Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-11-24
K. OF P. RECEPTION AND BALL.
A Superb Affair, With Over 400
Guests Present.

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been rife with the discussion of the
great Knights of Pythias reception
and ball. Now, this magnificent event
is thing of the past and hundreds of
Texarkana's choicest social spirits can
safely testify that never before in our
city's social experience has so hand
some and brilliant an essemblage of
people been so royalty received and
graciously and gracefully entertained
as were those who gathered at the
Benefited hotel last night as guests of
the gallant and chiyalrous knights of
Pythis of TeXarkana.
AT $50 O'Clock last evening the
earlier guests Of the occasion began to
assemble, and from this time forward,
until the notes of the grand march
sounded through the halls announ-
cling that the evenings gaieties had
begun, a constant stream of exquisite
ly attired ladie, and handsomely
dressed gentlemen poured into the
halls and parlors of the hotel.
From the ouside, the hotel building
appeared perfect blaze Of light, while
from within groups OF beautiful flow
crs, lovely ferns and banks of exquis-
itely arranged evergreens met and
charmed the eye of the beholder upon
every side. TO enter into a full or
minute description of the decorations
would necessarily pre-empt more space
than would be warrantable in an arti-
Gle of this nature. Suffice it to say,
however, that upon every hand of the
interior bore unmistable marks of
taste and skill, giving evidence, every
where, of woman's inimitable genius
and exquisite touch.
The success of the occasion was due
in a great measure to the efficient SER
vices of the excellent members COM
prising the several committees of ar
rangements, reception, floor, etc.
Never, perhaps, since we olden time,
has a handsomer or more gallant body
of knights assembled, than those of
the chivalric Pythian order, who, with
their fair wives, graceful daughters
and lovely sweethearts, played the
gracious part Of host and hostesses
with becoming grace and distinguish
ed honor on this gala occasion. Dash
ing and handsome indeed appeared |
the gallant Knights Of the Uniform
Rank, with their soldierly bearing and
brilliant equipments. Indeed the
entire affair was feast of pleasure,
beauty and mirth. Beauty shone
forth resplendant and wit sparkled |
from prattling, joyous lips.
At 10 o'clock the reception closed |
and the ball was opened with a grand |
march led by the knights of the Uni
form Division. From thence on, un-
til IL o'clock, under the inspiring in
tluence of enhancing music the dance
reigned supreme and 'joy was uncon-
fined"
AT 12 O'Clock, the "witching hour"
lunch was announced and the vast
throng of over three hundred guests
were marshalled into divisions of fifty |
couples each and escorted to the
tables where an appetising
report awaited them. After Lunch
dancing was again begun and merry
feet continued stripping the light
fantastic" until aurora's dainty fingers
could be seen tracing the glory Of
new morn upon the divine canvass Of
the Eastern Heavens. Then with
many fond farewells, courteous COM
pliments and kind expressions Of
pleasure and approval the Knights
honored guests bade them adieu. The
sound of revelry then ceased, the
lights grew dim, music seased her
silvery sound, hushed to sleep in the
arms Of the Terpsichorean muse and
the Reception, Banquet and Ball of
the Knights of Pythias Of Texarkana
became thing of the past; delicious
memory, instead of a Joyous reality.
To give list of the guests present
would be impossible, as they compris-
ed the entire social life Of our city, to-
gether with many distinguished guests
from adjoining cities Comprising
altogether all assemblage never ex-
celled in the social history Of Texar-
kama. "PLUTo.n
The Thanksgiving Dinners.
All was life and activity on Broad
l. A