The record-union., 1899-04-21

Ihe GranQ ftecUIuci . cihAAN
was submitted and referred to the COM
mittee on Grand Officers reports.
The report of the Committee on Re-
turns was adopted.
The election of officers was made the
special order for p. m. to-day
Several amendments to the Const1tu-
tion were offered and considered by the
Grand Commandery and it adjourned
till 10 a. m. to-day.
DEGREE AND BANQUET.
In the evening the Grand Command
cry witnessed the comforting of the Or
der of the Temple in the asylum by
Sacramento Commandery.
After the exemplification of the work
was finished, all formed in line and
marched to Turnet Hall to partake of a
sumptuous banquet prepared by Sacra-
mento Commandery. Six tables, run
ming the full length of the hall had been
prepared, with another running cross
wise at the head of the hall, for the
Grand Master and officers of the Grand
Commandery. They were loaded with
a most tempting array of viands and
decorated with flowers and ferns, pre-
senting a most attractive appearance.
Sir f. C. Atkinson presided as toast
master and was in his element. carry
ing out the program in perfect order
Arrived at the hall, Sir J. E. T. Pike,
Chairman of the Committee on Enter
tainment, and Sir Edmund Clement At
kinson, the POSTMASTER. met them at
the door. They broke ranks and took
their places at the table. They We're
then seated and did ample justice TO
the banquet, the following menu being
served:
Selected Eastern oysters.
Roast turkey and cranberry jelly.
Eastern ham.
Smoked tongue
Spring chicken and jelly.
Chicken, shrimp and crab salad.
olives. Celery.
Charlotte russo extra assorted and
small cakes.
Oranges. Bananas.
Neopolitan ice cream. Black coffee.
Cheese.
Sauterne Pommery Sec.
When the last course was finished the
toastmaster called the Sir Knights to
order, gave them cordial welcome to
the festivities and spoke briefly of the
occasion that brought them together
He said that the order was one to which
every True Hldu IIllSNl De pIOuu 10 De-
long; that 1T was an order whose grand
characteristics tend to the amelioration
and uplifting of mankind; an order
whose sublime principles instilled into
true and loyal hearts inspire love for
God and humanity, home and its infiu-
ences. and for the fairest land on which
the sun ever shone. The order was CO.
extensive with our national domain;
hat hnt.
there the Beauseant may be found.
He said it was matter of deep in
terest to us citizens of the golden State
that California had furnished the Grand
Encampment of Knights Templar of the
United States with its presiding officer.
but when there came, the full realization
that We have the honor of his presence
at the festal board every Knightly
breast swelled with pardonable pride
He directed the Sir Knights to ill their
glasses and come to their feet, when
he gave the sentiment THE Grand En-
Knights Templar of the United States.''
AS the Sir knights raised their glasses
the orchestra played Hail to the
Chief" When all were again seated
Grand Master Lloyd spoke feelingly
IL
To the toast of THE Grand Com
mandery," Grand Commander Sir Rob
ert NJ. Powers responded valiantly.
Deputy Grand Commander John F.
Merrill responded to "The Order of
Christian Knighthood' with excellent
effect
The Department Conclave. Its Du-
ties. Its Benefits and It's Pleasures" was
the sentiment to which Grand Captain
General George. B. Mckee was called to
speak, and did so fully.
Our Visiting Fraters" was the senti
ment given to Sir F'lorin L. Jones. and
met with an eloquent response.
Templar Masonry was responded to
by Sir James A. Foshay of Los An
geles Commandery, No. g.
The POSTMASTER after a brief AMI
eloquent exordium, called on Sir Edward
Myers Preston. Past Commander of Ne
vada Commandery, No. 6. to respond to
The Ideal Sir Knight" and he did so
in manner that deeply impressed his
auditors and aroused in them a desire
to live up to the ideal he pictured.
A delightful song by Grand Organist
Samuel d. Mayer followed, with much
applause
Our Host Sacramento Commandery.
No. ." was the next toast and while
the assembly sang For He's a jolly
Good Fellow" Sir E. w. Hale. Eminent
Commander of Sacramento Command
cry. was called on to respond.
When THE Flag Of Our Country" was
given to Sir J. c. Campbell of San
francisco, surprise was sprung. A
solitary cornet in the gallery played the
first strain of The Star Spangled Ban
ner, and then the orchestra took it up.
The audience and the speaker were
thoroughly enthused, and he made q.
thrilling response. All then rose ami
sang My County 'Tis of Thee" and
the banquet came to an end
TO-DAY'S PROGRAM.
There win be sessions of the Grand
Commandery this morning and even
ing.
At I:3o p. m. Nevada Commandery.
No. 6, Will confer the Order of Red
Cross.
AT p. M, the drill corps of Cali
fornia and Golden Gate Communicates
Will be net al the depot and they and
their ladies will be escorted to the Col
Den Eagle.
At f. m. also. there will be a recep-
ton by Sacramento Commandery and |
ladies' OF the visiting Knights Templar |
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