National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-21

Yesterday afternoon, after the excitement ere
Rted by the presence Of the thousands of Knights,
the greater portion Of whom returned to their
homes Wednesday evening, Washington re-
sumed its usual status. A few organizations re-
manned over, and they were taken care OF by the
Washington boys. Syracuse Lodge, No. S, Of
Richmond, Va, visited Baltimore yesterday
morning, and returned to Washington in the
evening They Will return 10 their homes TO-
day.
tanned the members OF the lodges who remained
by a set-out at their headquarters, corner of Sew
enth and d streets A large table, beautifully
filled, wac patronized during the day. Mr.. Geo.
W. Nichols, of Rescue No. %, of Baltimore, re-
cited Damon and Pythias in a masterly manner
Songs and speeches followed, and a very enjoy
able day was had. Reliance, No. 10, and Equal,
No. Il, OF Washington, assisted Union Lodge in
entertaining the guests.
and night at Association hall and the hall corner
of Ninth and d streets, and the visitors when
ever they felt hungry refreshed themselves. The
greater portion Of the members Of lodges who re-
manned over left last night for their homes.
The Supreme Lodge Of the Werld met yester-
day morning at Association hall; supreme Chan
ceIlor 5. s. Davis in the chair, and Joseph Dow
dali. S. X. X. 5. The forenoon session, which
was in secret, was occupied in the secret business
of the Order. The afternoon session was devoted
to hearing reports from the lodges, and giving of
decisions by the Supreme Chancellor. The Su-
preme Lodge will meet again this morning.
The members Of the Washington lodges ex-
press themselves as being under many Obliga-
lions to Mr. Tenney, proprietor OF the National
hotel, for the many kfndnes5es shown the visiting
knights, and especially for the gratuitous use OF
the ballroom Of his hotel on Wednesday evening.
A large number of knights yesterday evening,
on Invitation OF Reliance Lodge Of this city, took
an excursion on the steamer Mary Washington
down the Potomac.
BANQUET TO THE SUPREME LODGE.
A grand banquet was given last night at the
National hotel to the Supreme Lodge by the
Grand Lodge of Washington.
The table was spread in the dining room OF the
bOtRl and north and south. The table
profusely decorated with flowers and pyramids
Of confectionery, the whole Of which was gotten
up in the National hotel. About 10 O'Clock the
guests, with the Grand Lodge, marched into the
barquet-hall and took seats around the board.
The supreme Chaneeiior occupied tne aead OF
the Supreme Lodge. The Supreme Chancellor
called the assemblage to order, and the supreme
G. @. Cunning, OF the Grand Lodge Of the Dis
trict of Columbia, addressed the Supreme Lodge
as follows
ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
"Oficers, Representatives and Members of the
Brethren, Cd behalf OF the Grand Lodge and ju-
risdiction Knights Of Pythias OF the District OF
Columbia, have the honor to extend to you
cordial and fraternal greeting. May you feel on
this occasion that you are among friends and
brothers, and that this evenings entertainment
may be remembered as an evidence Of the spirit
that prevails in this jurisdiction toward the rep
resentatiVes and brethren Of the Order. In the
name Of the Grand Lodge and Jurisdiction l
the reunion Of the members of the Supreme Lodge
in this city-Its brthplace-Will long be remem-
beTed one Of the most delightful in its history.
You will now be seated and partake OF the hospi-
talities Of the OCCASION"
The company next proceeded to discuss the fol-
loving
BILL OF FARE:
SOup-Terrs pin, ConsOme a la Royal.
Fish-Baked Sheepshead, Port Wine Sauce;
Boiled Striped Bass, Anchovy Sauce.
ROast-Bucks County Capons, Cassard's Ham,
Chicken Stuffed, Spring Lamb, Mint Sauce; Sad,
die of Mountain Mutton, Ribs Of Beef
Entrees-Fillet of Beef Larded, a la Perigeux;
Sweet Breads; Brai1ee, au Petit PoIs; Chicken
Croquettes, a la Duchesse; Lamb Outlets, Farcis
Cold Dishes-Lobster Salad, decorated: Mayo-
nsise of Lobster, garDished; Turkey Olio Mary
land style; Boned Turkey, Monte la st.
Charles; Patee de Foies, GTas de Strasbourg en-
Bellevue; Hure de SanKlIer, aux TrufTles, du
PerIgoTd; Buffalo Tongues, la EscarlatTe; Cas-
sard's Hams, decorated.
Vegetables-NeW Potatoes, Asparagus, Green
Peas, String Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Stewed
ReIishes-Lettuce. Raw Tomatoes, MIvsd
Pickles: Picked Oysters, French Mustard,
PastTy~EngIish PIup Pudding, Rum Sauce;
Trols Freres Tartelettes Gatsau Nolr, Pieces
Monte la SolfeTinO, Lady Cake Slices, Fancy
Slices, Meripgus Ornaments, q Ia Refine dang
leterre. Pate D'Amande, a la Marquis de Pom
Padour, Pyramids OF Macarons, Pyramids Of
Dessert-VanilIa Ice Cream, Chocolate Ice
Cream, Orange Water Ice, FaLcy Ices. Blanc
Manages Ia Napoleao, Orange Glace. Charlotte
Russo aux Empereurs, Assorted Candies.
FTuits-Oranges, Apples, Bananas, RaIsins,
Pincapples, Filberts, Almonds, Pecan Nuts,
Cafe Ia Franchise.
Alter the inner man had been fully satisfied by
an abundance Of substantials, the following toasts
were submitted:
THE ToAsTs.
The Order OF knights of PythiaE-iis unparaI-
leled success in the history Of benevolent insti-
tutiUns. Responded TO by p. q. U. John p. Lin
ton, Of Pa.
The Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythas of the
WOrld-tbe centre toward which the Order gray
itates. Responded 70 b. supreme ChanceIlors
S. S. Davis, Or n H., and Reed.
The Grand Lodge and Jurisdiction OF the Dis
tfict OF Colum bia-As the beacon guides the mar
liner to a safe harbor, so has the mother Grand
Lodge guided her offspring, the Order. Responded
The Subordinate Lodge-the cornerstone OF
the Pythien edihce-lts teachings should prepare
the PythIan mind for future usefulness. Re-
sponded to by p. G. O., A. T. Cayis. Of d. q.
principles we profess: let acts and deeds demon
strAte the truth OF our professions. Responded
to by p. q. U. Joseph d. Weeks, Iowa.
The President Of the United States-we honor
him as the Chief Magistrate OF a great and tree
people, as we'll as for the great and inestimable
qualities he possesses in protecting the rights
under the law, OF the most humble and most ex-
allied citizen Of the Republic: Responded to by
p. G. q. James Whitehouse, Md.
The Press-the power that makes public opin-
ion and Yields mighty influence in the world;
may 1t always be true TO the peoples interests.
Responded to by p. g. q. Cotter, KY.
will long be remembered. There were about $50
persons seated at the table, and all were strong
in their praise Of the manner in which Mr.. TIE n.
ney, proprietor of the hotel, had gotten up the