The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-10-07
PYTNHAy FESTIVITIES.
reception OF Ruth Lodge by the
knights OF Richmond.

The mcinbers Of Ruth Lodge, No. 2T.
hnleilts OF Pythias, of Petersburg. visited
hlciimond last night, and were courteously
ana handsomely entertained by their breth.
rem OF the several Lodges in this CITY. At
Cne station they were met by special COM
n1llttce, consisting of Sir Knights Ii. G..
Iabb, A. S. McRae, and Il. Lecky, and at
Tile depot in this city bv q committee of
reception, of which Sir Knight j.. j. White
was chairman, and by about two hundred
and fifty other Knights. Had not the
weather been so inclement the crowd at
the der0t would have been much larger.
AS the cars drew near, and as the pro-
cesslon was being formed, Smiths band,
which was stationed on the platform,
played " Auld Lang Sync" and other fa-
mllar airs. The line being formed, the
knights proceeded by way o, Seventh and
Main streets to Pythian Hall. Here an ap-
proprlate and pleasant address of welcome
was delivered by Sir Knight White, and q
happy response made by Sir Knight Bad
ger, worthy chancellor of Ruth Lodge, of
Petersburg. Both speeches were fire.
quently interrupted by hearty applause.
Hines Lodge was then duly opened, it
being the evening of its weekly stated
meeting. An agreeable but unexpected
incident then took place. 1t was the pre-
sentation of an elegant and costly service
OF silver plate to the first chancellor of the
Lodge, Captain W. {. Darlington. The
presentation speech was made By DR.. A. S.
McRae. 1t was brief, and most fcIictous
in thought and expression. Captain Car
rington responded in one Of the ncatest
and most eloquent speeches Of the kind it
has ever been our fortune to hear. APP
plause followed this incident.
The testimonial consists of three pieces
a massive waiter and two goblets-inscribed
as follows: "Presented to ". c. CARING
ton, first Worthy Chancellor Lodge No. II
Il. of F.. Richmond, Va"
At 0 o'clock the procession again formed
and marched to Virginia Hall, where 4
banquet of rare excellence had been spread
under the supervision Of johnson and Fer
torct. The procession was almost long
enough to reach from the lodge.room to
the banquctting hall.
An. hour or more haN.n. been spent in
the discussion of the tempting Nlands on
three tables extending the full length oil
the ball, the toasting began, and was con-
tinued in the following order:
1. The knights of Petersourg-Uurh hon.
ored guests. We bid them welcome.
Responded to by W. G. Badger, OF Ruth
Lodge, Petersburg.
=. Inc LOuSSS vi hlCiilhohu~ ''o
The pillows, but one rs the sea.
Responded to by Charles U. Williams,
No. II.
8. The Grand Lodge of Firsinia--Esto
u Responded to by P. &C. II. d. Dan.
4. VIrginia-The dear old mother of us
Responded to by Hon. a. NJ. Kelley,
Mayor of Richmond.
). The order Universal-Lct us be true
to its principles, and it doth follow as the
night to day that we cannot be else than
true to God and man.
Responded to by John e. Edwards, u. -.
&. Petersburg and Richmond-unlteu by
many ties, but by none stronger that that
of Damon and Pythias.
Responded by Hon. j. j. While, Of w.
einia, No.2
/. The La,lics---
tIn our hours Of Gase.
t'nceIt ,in, coy, aud harltu rlcaSc.
i:ut St IN too oi Unfamiliar with our lace.
They first endure then pity, then cn-
bface.n
Responded TO by J. Med. Darlington, of
Old Dominion, No. 4.
S. The Press.
Responded TO by Colonel William S. Gill
man.
The last -four toasts were read in the au-
dience room of Virginia Hall, TO which the
majority of the Knights had retired alter
supper, and here the speeches were made.
They were all good, and much enthusiasm
was manifested. Grand Chancellor Wade
had been invited to respond to the toast
to the Grand Lodge, but was unavoldably
absent until late in the evening. Loud
calls were made upon him, and the COM
plimcnt was gracefully acknowledged by
his appearance. Remarks were also made
by Captain George d. Wise, L. Ii. Starke,
ESD, and others.
The festivities were brought to close at
about midnight.