Daily Republican., 1880-02-28
RsIsHTs or PYTHIAs.
A Visit ofshe Uniformed Corps OF
This City 60 New CASTLE last even.
ing-A Brilliant Affair.


A Visit Of the Uniformed Corps 0l
This City 60 New Castle last even
ing-A Brilliant Affair.
Last evening the Uniform Corps
Knights Of Pythias, commanded by
Captain Jefries, numbering twenty
eight men and three officers, accom-
panied by the City Band Of Whining
ton, went over to New Castle on Z
special car. Among the nnnber wal
Mr.. w. d. Woodruff, of Georgia. The
train left the depot at fifteen minutes
Of eight o'clock amid the ohserings O
the by ISLANDERS and the rendition O
music by the band.
Upon arriving at New Castle the
train did not stop long at the depo,
but proceeded along the road towards
the river. The visitors after waiting
. few moments after they had left the
car were met by the Uniform Corps,
Knights Of Pythias of New Castle
Drilling was then IN order after which
they were formed in the following line
Of parade: First, barouohe, drawn
by two horses, and occupied by W. D.
Woodruff Of Georgia, Prof. s. J. Wiley
Of this city, and Mr.. Rice, the Grand
Chancellor Of the State Of Delaware.
Second, the New Castle Band. Third,
the Uniform Corps Knights of Pythias
Of New castle, numbering twenty
nine men, and commanded by W. +.
Wolfkill. The Corps were neatly at
tired in dark suits and wore dark caps
with q golden cord around them. They
presented very fine appearance.
Fourth, the Wilmington City Band.
Fifth, the Uniform Corps Knights Of
Pythias, numbering twenty. nine men,
commanded by Captain Jefferies and
Lieutenant Commander ]. II. Morris,
and accompanied by William Simmons,
Herald; Lsmuel MARI, Guard, and W.
7. Lincoln, Sentinel.
The procession marched through the
principal streets and was witnessed by
thousands OF people. Many houses
along the route were beautifully illum-
mated, among the most brilliant were
the residence of Mr.. Gemmil, the City
Hall and the Jefferson House. Colored
lights were exposed in the streets and
added much to the beauty of the scene.
After the procession had marched
through the principal streets ahalt was
ordered in front of the City Hall. Here
the different societies engaged in drill
Of short duration, Immediately after
which they marched in single file to the
lodge room in the third story of the
City Hall. As the exercises were to
constitute the organization of the lodge,
the installation OF officers and initiation
Of members, the writer was not admit
ted. The session occupied a period OF
three hours. Mr.. W. D. Woodruff, of
Georgia, addressed the ..order, and those
who were privileged to hear him, say
that his remarks were beautifully ut
tered. His utterances had a poetical
tendency and were very brilliant, and
as no admittance was given to non.
members, a report Of his address cannot
be given. The following officers Of the
lodge were installed:
Sir knight Commander-W. F. Wolf
kill.
Lieut.. Sir knight Commander-Z. W.
Gemmill.
Herald-E. Dolby.
Recorder-F. Gemmill.
Treasurer-John McFarlin.
Guard-W. Hancs.
Sentinel-D. W. Gsmmill.
The Order now numbers thirty men
and is in good condition. The MEM
bership Is composed of men young and
aged. A few minutes after twelve
o'clock the meeting adjourned and the
visitors were escorted to the Delaware
House, where sumptuous feast, COM
prising roast turkey, oysters in numei
ous styles, various kinds of meat,
cakes, fruit, etc., was heartily enjoyed.
AT the conclusion of the repast the
visitors and host formed in a line and
to the residence of Mayor
Giffn and rendered him a midnight
serenade. The visiting lodge next
vas escorted to the railroad in the vi
,inity of the Battery where the Tain
was awaiting them. The train moved
,ff while the band rendered "Babies on
our Block" but halt was made for
almost an hour in order to await the
arrival of freight train from Whining.
'on. During the homeward trip the
band discoursed many selections, and
nirth was prevalent among the mem
oers of the Order. The affair was a |
brilliant one, and was heartily enjoyed.
The visitors arrived home at 2 O'Clock
his morning.