Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1894-04-21

knights OF Pythias' Entertainment.
other Interesting Items.

NoRFoLK, VA, April IL, 94-The
United Order of Knights OF Pythias |
of Virginia, subordinates to the SUI
preme Lodges of Europe, Asia, Afri-
ca and America, who were In cOnven-
tion here last week, all expressed
themselves as being highly pleased
at the way they were entertained by
the Knights and the good people of
the "city by the sea-" After carrying
out their various programmes they
wound up the gala week by witness
ing in body the play Damon and
Pythias.
1t was an event unprecedented In
our city, and one long to be remem-
bered. Not only did the entire cast
acquit themselves with credit. but to
the large intelligent audience, who
gave vent to their appreciation by
frequent applause. Messrs. James T..
Stiuh and William Il Smith I'm title
roles were never better, being ably
assisted by Messrs. f. n. Carter, A.
Is. Quetrell, William Hamilton, JAS
NJ. harrison and thecharmiDg Misses
Della Stith and Maggie Woodley.
The second act wherein Pythias
goes to prison as ransom for Da-
mons return shows up the play in
one of it's strongest lights, and the
great friendship of the two was the
cause of many tear being shed by
many a hardened Knight.
The great parting scene In the
4th act was the event for great ap-
plause, and Mr.. and Miss Stith were
the recipients of an encore.
Your "Scribe" net the Editor for
the first time, at the banquet last
Tuesday night. and to say that he
was greatly impressed with the
Fearless" is but saying it mildly.
Every one here has good word for
him and the PLANET and wish success.
About 100 young ladies and gen
tlemen assembled at Mrs. Newman's
residence on the Lambert's Point r.
r., Monday night and the hostess
found she was the object of a capital
ioke-a surprise party whether she
was the surprised cannot be ascer-
tanned at this writing.
Fred. Floyd Is a hackman with a
semi-dreamy look who wears glasses
and a pompadour. Miss Gertrude
Foreman is a highly respected
young lady of this city. Cards were
out for the marriage of the couple
this morning at O'Clock at St
Johns A. NJ. Z. Church. The bride
was there but the groom had not
been seen at this writing. Great In
dignation isexpressed on every hand
at his serious breach.
Rev. A. l.. Gaines left this city fol
Roanoke to be present at the A. NJ
4. Conference.
The following young men were
officially notified of their eligibility
having passed satisfactorily the civi
service examination held here Feb
10th +; William E. Smith, David G
Jacob (Of the Herald) j. 81. Harri-
son, Phillip Scott, James Billups
Rev. j. b. Work of N M College
left for Philadelphia last Saturday
on business Ira interest of the school
A part of the success of Damon
and Pythias was due to the grea
management of Commodore Jas
Napolean Brown.
The st. Clair B. B. Club have or
ganized for the season and ar
opened to all engagements.
There Ia a revival of interest beinI
taken in the PLANET owing to tn
Norfolk locals. There has been
complaint that the PLANET coul,
not be had, all right there will b
no excuse now, Mr.. Woods OF
Church St., will 'turn you aloose'
with one anytime.
The first game of professional bas
ball played here In several years wa
played yesterday at the Leagu
park between the Norfolks and AL
Pennsylvania Virginia stat
league teams which resulted in th
"Quakers" were defeated by scor
OF 10 to 8. J.M.H.