The San Francisco call., 1904-09-08


eminent grand master. officers ana
member of the Grand Encampment
knights TemDlar OF the United States
OF America. at the St Francis last
night was the crown of the hospital
ity that has distinguished the con-
cIave. The beautiful white and gold
dining hall Of the great hotel was ra-
diant with its wealth of electric
lights. enhanced by a marvellous no
raj display Palms of huge proper
tons fell in graceful profusion from
the gallery, while about the side walls
were banners emblematic of the DIFF
ferent communicates and great clus-
ters OF rare and beautiful flowers.
The long tables were decked with
American Beauty roses and clusters
OF luscious grapes, while at intervals
were Masonic designs.
The chief guests OF honor sat on
raised dais at the west side of the
banquet hall. Besides the POSTMASTER,
Reuben H Lloyd. there were Sir II.
b. Stoddard, Sir II. W. Rugg, Sir @.
N Moulton, Sir w. B. Melish. the Earl
Of Euston, Sir A. Woodiwiss, Sir G. F.
Matter and Sir T. P. Dorman.
PREsIDES WITH DIGNITY.
Reuben H. Lloyd was master of cere-
monies. He presided with the dignity
and courteous grace for which he is so
widely famed. His remarks, while con-
else, were always pertinent to the sub
ject in question and brilliant. They
were frequently punctuated with ap-
plause by his hearers.
Following were the toasts and names
OF the speakers:
The President Or the United States mu-
sic the National Anthem: response by R. E
Sir George q. Perkins. p. q. C.
His Majesty Edward VII King Of Great
Britain and ireland and Emperor Of India,
music, God save the King
The Grand Encampment Of the United
States. music. onward, Christian Soldiers
response by NJ. L Sir Henry Bates Stoddard
The Great Priory of England and Wales:
response by the Right Hon the Earl Of Eus-
of the Great Priory of England and Wales
The Great Priory Of Ireland: music. The
Harp That once Thro Tara 5 Halls re-
sponse by Sir knight E. John Corson Smith.
The Chapter General OF scotland''; music.
Bonnie Doom response by Very Eminent
knight q. Z. Matter
Tho Great Priory Of Canada: music; re-
sponse by Very Eminent Sir Henry ". Rugg,
'-The ladies'. music: response by Very En-
inent Sir William b. Melsh, grand captain
general.
The speeches were Of exceptional
brilliancW Sir Knight Matter said that
he had been a Templar since 1864 and
he brought from the land Of Robert
Bruce and Robert Burns greetings to
the order in the United States. pro
longed applause)
HOSPITALITY PRAISED.
The Earl Of Euston was very happy
in his remarks. He said in part:
thank you most kindly for drinking to the
toast ot the prioTy OF England and Wales. L
love 10 the Sir Knights OF your country Your
hospitality has been unbounded. / have jour
neyed across your country in most comfort
able manner Everywhere I have received hos
pitalry ana kindness. j take back with mes
an idea OF the greatness Of America. We can
not give sou IN England anything like the
magnificent pageant of yesterday for We have
only 2OOO members Of order there. but
when you come 10 visit these 1000 will all
extend 20 you the same magnificent hospitality
that your great hosts have extended to US here
IN this grand conclaye. (Cheers.)
The same chivslry that exists here permeates
our own order al home. I want TO ccme here
again and see you all once more. We are very
fond Of you Cn side Of the water. We
want you 70 cross the herring pond and come
spanish American War. While this war was
in its incipiency there was a little island that
said few words 10 the other powers the pur
port OF (Which was that you should be left to
night the battle out yourselves CCheers)
Now IN closing / want 10 thank you all for
your Kindness and may the bonds Of union be-
tween US become closer ana closer. loud and
repeated cheers)
Sir W. 3. Melisk was fully in accord
with his subject, The Ladies'" This
toast was introduced in a masterly
manner by r. II. Lloyd. who paid a
Melish, in his reply, mentioned two
samples OF beautiful womanhood. the
late Queen Victoria and the Charming
wife and mother who now Dresides as
the mistress Of the White House.
The banquet was brought to a close
BY the entire company singing Aud
Lang Syne."
Following IS the list of invited
guests:
G.end ofheers-Most eminent grand master.
Henry Bates Sfoodsrd; right eminent DEBUT,
grand master. George Mayhew Moulfon. ser11-
eminent grand generalissimo, Henry " Rugy.
very eminent grand captain general Williams
-, -Ae.lsn' hefF eminent grand senior warden
Alpre y Chase very eminent grand junior
Na5asn' eIan1 =; Thomas; very eminent grand
prelate' Sir knight and Rev Daniel G. Rob-
erts. D. D. very eminent grand treasurer. II
wales Lines; very eminent grand recorder
bearer. arthur Macarthur: very cminenr s.rsI,i
sword bearer, W Frank Pierce: very er1inenf
grand warder. Robert Strong: veYV .mineut
Grand captain cf the guard. Charles f. RIOS
CnhagIa.
Past grand mas;ers-John p. s. Goblin, War
rcn - Rue Tkornass "
Alsbanle-Grand commander. Charles r
" cstcott, grand GENERA lissirno Thomas "a
atattccks' deputy grand commander Duncan
MAJ G. - C.. Charles :. Simpson Pas
siano csi-liIu lucl--Slasies WheelOck
ArZcna-D c. a.. owen Thomas Rn,,ss.
O. =. james n Swetmsn. Past grand CON-
lnanders-joir IcQuaid Ornasbg RiclSracr
Alczcis lFiedcriclls. Prosper Powell Parker
fredCrick Gustav Brecht.
lkansss-,seofSe 6 ,Iaita. Past Grand
- ~ ernia-N. Fr11k Pierce grand oor,r,a,,
etr. ~ Q. -. John I,urris De Jarpett: c. Z;
..fi,s'oto Fease risnt. fir. 9. G.. Charles Lord
lela- Fesi grand oonlue niers- Fneiericl, PER-
dnznd Ba.ss, hcnrg Sayfe Orne Charles f,e,.
ttie Lott william Monroe Pctrler Reuben gged
.ey LLOYD William Nanderhursf t,dv1srd
Haanoins Lippitt. George Dickson aetcsir
fcscit -dorIis Powers. John T. Nerrili Frea
.rick Marvin Miller. George Butterdeia NJ
hee- Nulam DurTant knu-lits ~
1olor2oo-G- =, William J. Fine. n y
-. Richard " CofWin: 9. g. c. Dari,,s
Barron; q. c.. Benjamin - Js-nos ~ - =.
grand comma ndcfs- Harper ~ s1r..Sasse
George y. Dunhau-h. ioiuoH'