The San Francisco call., 1895-12-19
INSTALLATION EXERCISES.
An Interesting Knight Templar Cere
mony Was Rendered.


The public installation of Golden Gate
Command cry No. 16, Knights Templar, at
Golden Gate Hall ON Sutter street last
night was a most successful ceremony,
and was not only Impressive, but interest
ing to those who are not familiar with the
installations of the Knights.
The hall was magnlfcently decorated
with flags and palm leaves and coats of
arms of the order. On the right and left
wings and upstairs the invited guests were
seated, while the Templars occupied the
center position. They were dressed in full
uniform, and quite carried away the hearts
of the ladies, there being a great many
present.
Following was the order of exercises,
VIII ich went off without hitch:
Entry of commander Y; "Crusade March,"
orchestra; Scripture les son end prayer, pre-
late; "The Lords Prayer - choir; installation
of eminent commander music, .'Who treads
the path of duty" Sir Walter c. ampbell; in
stallation of generalissimo-music, "Guide
Me, o Thou Great Jehovah" choir; installa-
ton of aptain-general-music, 'The Christian
Warriors cnoir; ins tallation of prelate-
music, 1.-The Lord Is My Shepherd" choir; in
stallation of remaining oficers-music, "Holy
Father" choir; proclamation-music "Lau-
date Dominum," choir.
The music by the quartet was exc client,
particularly the chanting of the Lord s
Prayer and "The Lord Is My Shepherd"
S ir Walter G. Campbell took the low notes
of "Who Treads the Path of Duty with
marvellous skill, and captured the audi
ence.
After the installation of each officer the
marshal Sir Joseph K. Firth, pinned the
L. <f III
plar receiving his appointment, and the
choir sang appropriate music.
At the conclusion of the exercises Sir
Joseph G. Campbell In q humorous
speech presented Past Eminent Com
mander Clark with handsome oak clock,
imported from England by his brothers and
comrades, but, as it was too heavy to offer
him from hand to hand, Mr. Campbell
announced that it was on exhibition up
stairs.
That celebrated Mason and soldier,
General John Coursen Smith, who was
guest of the Golden Gate Commandery
some time ago and who is at present
travelling in the Holy Land, sent small
wooden cross, made from olive trees taken
from the Mount OF Olives. He also sent
some shells taken from the shore of the
Mediterranean Sea. These gifts were pre-
sented with his compliments.
Eminent Commander Charles II. Muir
ply closed the regular exercises in a
neatly turned speech and invited the
guests to take the three degrees that had
been arranged for hem-"refreshments, a
visit through the hall of the commandery
and long indulgence in the art of trip
ping the light fantastic toe."
Following is complete list of the officers
for 1896:
Sir Charles H. Murphy, eminent commander; !;
Sir Jonathan M. Peel, generalissimo: Sir
Charles L. Patton, captain-general; Sir Robert
Ash, prelate; Sir John ellison, senior warden !;
Sir Robert Mcmillan, junior warden; Sir Her.
mann ]. Sadler, treasurer; Sir William T.
Fonda, recorder; Sir Thomas Kirkpatrick,
standard bearer; Sir Christian Hellwig, sword
bearer; Sir Joseph c. Campbell, warder; Sir
Samuel d. Mayer, musical director; Sir Burr
Noble, herald; Sir Samuel L. Lent, first guard !;
Sir Frank H. Ames, second guard: Sir John R.
Aitken, third guard; Sir William H. Smith,
sentinel