The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1894-02-07
4 Public Installation-An Eloquent Ad.
dreSS-4 Grand Feast.


local circles of the Knights of Pythias, and
one that will be long and pleasantly re
membered. At a meeting two weeks be
fore the lodge was reorganized, officers re-
elected, and those present pledged thell
efforts to again upbuild the order IN oul
midst As an evidence of good faith and
to begin with fraternal and friendly be-
ginning, it was decided to have a public
Installation, public address, aud an oyster
supper. MessrS. Louis Applet, S. A. Net,
ties, and W. c. Davis were appointed q
committee of arrangements, and they did
their work well. The Baptist church was
obtained for the installation services and
the address. Mrs. Nelson, OF the Cen.
trail hotel, was intrusted with the supper.
At7.3O o'clock the lodge met in their
castle hall, and from there proceeded to the
church in body about forty strong Dep
uty Grand Chancellor Jos. Sprott, Jr., vas
ths installing officer, and the beautiful and
impressive installation ceremonies were
admirably conducted by him. Following
officers were Installed:
S. A. Nettles, c. G.
P. B. Mouzon, '. c.
r. r. DuRant, Prelate.
J.H. Rigby, NJ. of ".
W. c. Davis X. of r. and S. and NJ. OF
E.
E. C. Horton, NJ Of Z.
Louis Appelt, NJ. of A.
P, B. Thames, I. G.
o. E. Webber, 0. G.
After the installation was over Chancellor
Commander Nettles made a short speech IN
which he urged upon the members to up
hold the trusts reposed IN them and to work
together as friends and brothers for the
common good of the order He th en- in
troduced Mai. H. F. Wilson, of Sumter.
who for about half hour entertained the
large audience IN the church with his elo-
ouent words on Pythianism. He began by
saving an eloquent divine had once said
the order was not properly named, that
instead of knights Of Pythias, it should be
Knights PITY Us, for IN acts of friend
ship, charity, and benevolence they were
foremost. He dwelt specially upon the
benevolent features of the order, how that
its objects were to benefit women and chill
dren, and to care for a brother in sickness
and distress, and he spoke of the millions
of dollars that went to aid those who were
deserving. His speech was interesting,
and when he closed there was not one in
the audience but wished he had continued.
The lodge then marched back to their
castle hall, and thence to the Central :hotel,
where an hour was spent in social inter-
course. At 10 o'clock the banquet began.
Oysters were served in every style and IN
abundance, together with all the good
things that go along with such. No liquors
Of any kind were used, and not q person
present had drop with him. After
blessing from Rev. James Mcdowell the
Knights attacked the supper in good style,
aud for nearly an hour the conflict waged,
with devastation to the oyster. Cigars
were then passed around, and the toasts
begun. Chancellor Commander Nettles
presided, and offered the following toasts:
Our Honored Guests-Responded to by
J. II. Lesesne.
South Carolina-Maj. Abe Levi.
Damon Lodge-Jos. .Sprott, Jr.
Our Sister Lodges-Maj. Il. F. Wilson.
The Endowment Rank-Capt. D. j.
Bradham.
The Press. H. knight.
The Pulpit-Rev. James Mcdowell.
The Bar--W. G. Davis.
The Medical Profession-Dr. ". NJ.
Brockinton.
The Mercantile interests-Moses Lew.
Woman-C. J. Lesesne.
The speeches were full of life. some OF
them being unusually good. and all were
heartily cheered. All agreed it was one OF
the most pleasant and delightful entertain
ments the ey ever attended. There was not
a word in the speeches bat breathed fra
ternal and friendly sentiment, and not
hitch anywhere marred the occasion. The
Knights that were absent missed treat,
indeed.
Damon Lodge is now on its feet again,
and we hope it will grow stronger than
ever. Let every member attend the next
meeting. 1t is expected that there will b e
some DEGREES conferred. h. z.