Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1891-12-03
K. P. BANQUET.
WIT, WISDOM AND BEAUTY
ASSEM- BLEED AT THE
FESTAL BOARD.
Speeches, 1s0sast Turkey, Quail.
Pig, ct cetcra. Freely
Dispensed.

Dispensed.
The knights Of Pythias OF this
place have long been famous tor their
hospitality; on mpre occasions than
one have they thrown open the por-
tails Of their Caste Hall and gwen
guests substantial evidence of cul
uva,ed taste for things which please
the palate, flow cfeloquence when
touches the emotional nature and
awskes the thinking powers. Their
banquet Thanksgiving evening was
no exception TO the rule and added
new lustrc to their brilliant course
IN Marion. Promptly ats o'clock.
POSTMASTER s ID Ssope sounded the
gsvel and seven,y.fve expectsnt
faces turned to meet his gsze and
catch his words lie said: "ln an
Gent times. when the knigats called
their valued friends to their castles,
the fruits OF The chase were spread
upon the ies,sl boord. the por,cul!is
lowered and there the VOWS Of friend
ship were renewed; In that respect
we prototype the knights Of old, and
as ve acknowledge our iealty 10 God
and pay our homage to the same
Suprem. Being, let us upon this
Thanksgiving occasion not forget TO
invoke His blessings"
Here the gavel called the Knights
and Ladies' to their feet, while Pre-
late NJ. II. Miley. in the beautiful
and impressive ritual form, invoked
the blessings Of Deity.
After this the postmaster said as
his woi ds had fallen short, his efforts
weak, he would call upon one whose
words we're baptised in eloquence, TO
extend a welcome to those present,
Bro. J. 6. Rochester. MIR. Roohes-
ter said:
Ladies and Gentlemen and Broth
err knights: IL is with pleasure that
greet you in the relation We sue
tain as members Of the Order Of
knights OF Py,hiis. And AN sure
should fail TO express the cordial
sentiments Of your hearts, did ! not
promptly and warmly extend our
gratitude and welcome 20 these ladies
aud visiting Knights whom We have
invited to partsko Of our hospital-
ties, or rather to participate in this
practical mode Of demonstrating our
appreciation for roast turkey and
cranberry sauce
We have not only met here ior the
purpose of having a pleasant time
socially (Which | trust you all may
have), but for the purpose OF encour-
aging and FORMULATING the prlnci-
pies Of the order which we represent.
1t being the design OF Pythlanism to
promote aud encourage habits OF
sociability, prudence, care, and
watchiulness.
Prudence, not only in the Lodge,
but in an every day way. Care, in
tho proper transaction Of our BUSH
ness, and watchiulness Of our fami.
lies, that these sisters, our wives and
our daughters may enjoy the neces'
saries and comforts Of this life so far
as we are able to give them.
Nor is this all. We have for our
chief corner stone Friendship, Char
ity and Benovolence. In these the
most loved and honored among men,
we find the Knights stronghold, and
let US to .night, brethren, determine
more fully to practice these tenets
and thereby mako smooth, il you
please, the rough places in our way
faring, and make brighter and more
beautiful abe sunny spots in life.
Damon and Pythias, twin nance
in Grccian history, as we'll as upor
eur own walls, set US an example o
friendship, that we should endeayol
to follow.
The tyrsnt DionzsIus had con
demned Ds non to death, giving hin
only six short hours in which to con
template the dreadful end. Pythias
confined in the loathsome dungeon
at his own request, became hostag
that bis friend Damon might see hi
wife and child, before death shoul
part them forever.
They were leagues away On
mounted on o swift steed he flies t
them. The last fond embrace wa
given and he started to return, an
found that his servant, in order t
save his masters lite, had killed hi
stecd.
The hour for his execution come,
tho drerded moment arrives an