The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-02

A full account of the grand celebration o
the Knights of Pythias was published in oul
issue Of yesterday. The whole population o.
Richmond and its environs seemed to have
turned out en- masse. The new Pythisn Hall
| or the headquarters of the Pythian Knight
| hood, is most elegantly fitted up and reflects
credit upon the committee under whose direc
| tion the work was perfected. The lodge-room
proper will seat three hundred knights, and
yet leave the entire floor free for the work Of
the Order. Entering, every thing is 80 splendid
in color, material and arrangement, that we
know not which TO admire most. The carpet
is of the richest pattern, and the costliest char
acter.
The ceiling is divided into four panels,
which break the length of the hall, the ground
being the most delicate lilac, with centre
pieces, in which drab and brown show conspio.
uously. The borders of these squares are Law
ender, with drab edging. The sides of the
hall are oak panels, with walnut columns and
headings.
The stands of the stationed officers are each
draped in one Of the colors of the Order-bue,
yellow and red. Above each is a tasteful can
opy of the same color as the drapery. The
stands are enclosed by handsome railing of
bronzed iron, surmounted with heavy walnut.
On the right and left of the Chancellor are
chairs for distinguished visitors, and beyond
these are settees nicely cushioned and covered
with red reps, for Past Chsncellors.
Opposite the V. P's station, is the organ, of
tie manufacture of B. Shoninger, New haven,
and above it is the elegant picture of Samuel
II. Hines executed by Rees & Co., and the
property Of Old Dominion Lodge, Over the
chair of the f. S. is fine portrait of the late
Ciptain W. A. Charters, of Virginia Lodge,
which, also, is handsomely framed The char
ters of the different Lodges are also hung
around the walls.
The hall is in the fourth story of the build
ing the lower floor of which is occupied by
Thos. r. Price & Co., dry goods merchants
Its location is all that coula be well desired.
Passing through door we reach the ve1ti-
buDe, which is thirty by seven. This leads to
the library, which fronts on Main street, and
to the ante.room. The library or reception
room, is fine, well ventilated apartment,
twenty y-three by twenty two. The walls are
appropriately papered, and the floor is covered
with neat and handsome ingram carpet.
An ornamental library case, with glass
doors, occupies one whele side of the room.
This is to be filed with books donated by
members of the order. Here are received
candidates for initiation. This room will also
be occupied for committee meetings, and will
be the headquarters of the board of managers
of Pythian Hall, as well as pleasant resort
for members of the Order at any time. Re.
turning from the library through the vestibule,
we are ushered into the "ante-room."
The following well known and accomplished
mechanics are those who fitted up the Hall
Glinn & Jarvis, carpenters; D. H. Pyle,
painter John Bowers, gas fixtures J. H.
Grafton, upholsterer, and Booth & Spence,
paper-hangers, Mr.. r. p. Richardson furnished
the beautiful carpets which cover the floors.
The ratings around the officers stands are
from the well-know foundry of VIM. B. Cook
Co., on Eighth street. They are of exqui-
site design, and the rich green and gold finish
make them among the most pleasing orna-
ments to the room.
One of the most interesting features of the
dedication services yesterday was at the Hall,
where the Berger Family and their assistants
had preceded the grand procession. Before
and during the dedicatory services they played
several of their best pieces to the delight of all
present. The refined appearance of the ladies
and gentlemen of this talented company, who
so kindly volunteered their services ON the oc-
casion, excited as much comment as their
splendid music. A resolution of thanks was
unanimously voted them by the Grand Lodge.