The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-06-19
Knights Of Pythias Picnic.

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of startling activity, 6y the ap-
pearance OF well organized body
of marching men paraling the
streets in military style. There
was much conjecture as to this
mysterious appearance. Our Gu
riOsity was soon grati6ed by find
ing We viewed the first public ap-
pearance Of the Stonewall Jack
son Lodge" Of the Order of
Knights Of Pythias. Following
the gallant Knights, we were in
tr0duced upon the grounds Of
Mrs. Thcobald. The situation
was most aptly selected. The
grounds were large, beautiful and
well shaded. In an open and well
shaded place there was built
large platform for dancing, faced
by the orators stage. OF in the
distance and to the right flank was
raised the c0mmissary's tent, hold
ing such supplies as the guests
might demand, from the cooling
beverage to the strengthening
cordial; while scattered under
trees, amid clustering roses aud
hanging vines were seats-for two.
At 6 p. IN. the orator of the even
ing, Joshua Skinner, V. &. of the
Order, a practicing young lawyer
Of Greenville, was introduced.
His address was beautiful and
interesting narration OF the fOun-
ding OF the order-its principles
Of friendship and charity. Ilc de-
picted, with pathos, the sad cause
Of its origin and its noble effects.
lie touched the hearts AS well as
the minds Of his hearers. 1t would
be pleasure TO give his address
in full, but we have not the space.
We can better leave it to tho imag-
nation OF those who we're not
present, assuring them that IL was
delivered in Mr.. Skinncr's usual
elegant and descriptive style.
One of the most striking adorn-
ments of tho stage was beautiful
pyramid cake; presented to the
order by the popular packet Iii.
nois. Enclosed In the cake was q
handsome plain gold ring; tho
lucky slice was eagerly contested
for.
Without much notice, and short
~ after the grafton, the whole af-
fair was struck amidship by a
succession OF squalls ; but before
much damage was done, the squal.
lcrs were secured and presented
in u semi-circle before the stand
for selection; upon which, in sol.
cnn caucus. sat Messrs. John II.
Evans, j. Lcngsilold, senior, aud
Never Morris. After some con.
troversy as to choice, Mr.. Evans
declared Master Leopold PVhl Ia
be his choice, and tho rest agree
ing, Master Pohl was declared Ia
be the premium child upon whom
was pinned a blue rosette. After
he was exhibited to the admirinp
gaze of the ladies', he was present.
I'd with u handsome silver cup
Thus was borne off tic prize fol
the finest specimen OF innocence
abroad under one year old.
After the yearlings had beer
carried of, the two.ycar ODDS wer,
brought before the critical trio
Mr.. Lengsiield having grandson
contesting, declined to act, and
Mr. J. Y. johnson was appointed
| in his stead. Without much dc.
lay the honor was conferred upon
Master Julius LcngsGeld, junior
sou Of our highly honored Mayor,
TO whom was presented silver
knife, fork and spoon.
As an impartial observer, | car
assure the parents and the public
thut both OF the children were AZ
fine specimens of live babies a,
were ever produced.
After this a handsome Frencl
clock was rafiled oil, aud won b,
the charming young belle, Mis-
Nancy Hassburg. A most appro
pirate gift Of fortune. May tn,
hours OF her life be always STRUCK
in song.
Another feature of this enter
tainment was the election of tn,
ugly man, to be presented with
handsome wine set. Our frient
| Mac Krctschmar was the choscl
man. We may say to those who
have not the pleasure OF Mr.. k.'
acquaintance, that the real gist 0
the gift was the acknowledgment
of large catalogue of friends an'
an ulprejudiced popularity. w
hope he will always retain both
as he most justly deserves.
The rafting, voting and priz
giving being over, we looked for
respite; but again our wonde
was surprised by the suddel
change produced by the lightinI
up Of the grounds. The Who'll
scene was changed rs ii by til
magic wand of fairies. Each tire
and bush was u pyramid of blaz
ing, flashing, glittering lights
Transparent colors waved from
dropping bonghs, and the Who'll
) scene lifted your thoughts froI
pcarth and fact to the land of On
chantmcnt, and the days OF mysti
yorc. There was fine strin
.. band, that put in irresistible me
tion the feet of graceful beauty
and the whole evening, to o lat
hour, was spent in an unceasin
round of pleasure. Beauty, a
displayed by the numerous ladies
, and the attention shown by tll
courteous knights to- all thci
guests, made one forget the presl
1re of tie worlds affairs.
/, Among the distinguished guest
OH the ground, we note the pre-
ence of Mr.. John LAWNS, of th
ruling paper, the Vicksbnrg Hel
aid, who added largely to the plea