Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-11-26
K>HGR Ts OF PYTHIAs.
reception and Grand R0nQuet.
A Distio q uish ed " s.tors and
u Liberal HOspf atltY.

| A~oSCPAaVh Nm0 HrAu0 t0A4uSts
A DistioH utshed " s.tors and
u Liberal Hospi atity.
The several lodges of the Knights of
Pythias of this city gave grand BAN
quet in honor of Hon. 8. 8. Davis,
Supreme Chancellor of the world, who
was here on an official visit. at the
Purcell House, on Monday night. The
beautiful dining room of the Purcell
was decked in holiday attire for the
occasion, and the table, which fxten-
ded the entire length of the room
groaned under its load of delicacies
and substantials. prepared il the
finest style.
The guests and members of the Or
der. with the distinguished visitor, IN
der the direction of Maj NJ. P. Tay-
To-. w. Fl. Gerken. Supreme Master at
Arms, and V. D. Macumber, Marshal
assembled in the dining room about
IL O'Clock, and sfter few introductory
remarks from Maj. Taylor, Chairman
| of the occasion, a most vigorous as
sault from all quarters, was made
again't the viands. Success attended
these repeated attacks, bnt at the
close, when all were satiated, there had
been apparently little or no damage
done to the magnificent supper, SO
abundantly had the generous host sup
piled everything.
When all were ready, the Chairman
directed all to charge their glasses for
| the first regular toast.
The Supreme Lodge Knights of
! Supreme Chancellor with our brotherly
/ greeting and bid him thrice W elcome
among US.
Hon. 8. S. Davis was called npon,
and gave a most interesting aud pleas
! ing account of the origin and growth
of the Order of Knights of Pythias;
how it struggled under mismanage-
ment and financial embarra ssment, and
how it emerged from the dark clouds
which enveloped it, and now was uu-
embarrassed and had a membership of
upwards of one hundred thousand
Mr.. Davis left most pleasing impress
sion upon his hearers by his manner
and his Intelligence.
The Old North State-"Heaven's
! blessings attend her.
Responded to by Maj. J. A. Eugel-
hard.
The Masonic Fraternity-Theirg good
works are plainly vlslb g over the en-
tire globe.
Mr.. II. H. Munson replied briefly
but forci oly of the ancient and honor
able order, of which he is one of the
foremost officers in this State.
The City of Wilmington-May peace
and prosperity ever be her lot.
The toast was to have been respond
ed 60 by the Mayor. Hon. w. P. Cana
day, but he was unable to be present
The Grand Lodge K. of P. OF North
Carolina -Bouud to us by the strong
est ties, we wish our good work God
speed.
Responded to P. G. c., W. n. Ger
ken.
The Press-The faithful sentinel
upon the watchtower of freedom; zeal
Gus, vigilsnt, argus-eyed.
Responded to by W. a. Towsley, of
the .Stdr.
Our German ow-Cislzens-Ever
ready to extend helping hand to the
land of their adoption.
Responde to by W. j. Buhmann-
The Commercial Interests of Will
mington-May her trade u 18th the out
er world steadily increase until our
city shall become the leading seaport
on the Atlantic coast.
Mr.. F. W. Kerchnnr, unable to be
personally present, wrote expressing
his regrets, proposing the following
sentiment:
The knights of Pythias-May the
loyal sentiments of friendship, honor
ard virtue always be the beacon lights
to guide your feet in the true paths of
happiness and prosperity.
Our River and Harbor Improve
ments-The keystone" to the future
prosperity of Wilmington. Our city
and State owe a lasting debt of gradi-
tude to the prosecutors of this enter
prise, and to none is she more indebted
than to her most worthy and faithful
Commerce Committee.
Mr.. II. Mutt, Oh airman of the Com
mittee on River and Harbor Improve
ments, of the Chamber of Commerce
responded to this toast, giving some
very gratifying facts in connection
with the progress of the work, and pre-
dieting that it would prove the key
Stone" to the future prosperity ane
gro with of Wilmington.
The I. O. 0. F.-Odd Fellows 4,
name o1tly The widows and orphans
truest fllend.
This sentiment called up that worth.
, Odd Fellow and clever citizen, Mr.. G
N. Altafer, who most appropriated.
responded in behalf of his noble Order
The Subordinate Lodge z. of P. O
: Observation-Disclosures by the stronges
l ties of brotherly love, may their effort
: to build up the Order be crowned wit
the most abundant sncceSs.
Responded to by d. d. Ct. c., Berr
Gleaves.
: Woman-CIivalrou Difference 70
g woman was one f the cardinal prlI
ciples Of ancient knlghthood-
Mr.. J. I MAJ ks most gallantly re
sponded to this toast, and feelingl
too, for he confessed to several slip
betwixt the cup and lip" but he ad
vised his young friends "never to Civ
y up the ship" that without wife, lii
I. was indeed incomplete.
Maj. M. P Taylor proposed the 70
% lowing voluntary toast to
If Col. J. r. Davis-the prince of n
IS tel keepers-Wilmington owes hi
more than she can ever repay. Whel
is would she be without the PURGE
IF House.
l. When the applause with which tn
sentiment WAS greeted had subslde'