The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20
THE PYTHIAN ANNIVERSARY.
Addresses by Gov. Matthews and 9th
ers at TOmIirsOn HILL.


The thirty-second anniversary of the birth
of Pythianism was celebrated at Tomlinson
Hall last night by the different K. Of p.
lodges of the city. The knights had pre-
pared to entertain an immense crowd and
no doubt the capacity of the hall would
have been taxed had the weather been
propitious. But Notwithstanding the intense
cold a good-sized audience was present.
Knights in full uniform acted as ushers and
prominent members of the order sat on
the stage.
The programme, although lengthy, was of
an interesting character, consisting of vocal
and instrumental music and speeches by
good orators Col. w. L. Heiskel was the
presiding officer. The exercises opened with
prayer by Rev. Mr.. Ashcraft. Frank II.
Maffey's Mandolin Club followed with one
of its best selections and then Governor
Matthews. who was TO speak words of cheer,
was introduced. The Governor did not make
a. long speech. but his remarks were espe-
cially appropriate. He had never known the
mysteries and benefits of the order him.
self, but ne had long recognized Pythianism
as a power for good in the State. He could
see the day, he thought. when the Uniformed
Rank would almost take the place Of the
standing army and whether fighting for
the absolute recognition Of the Monroe doc
trine or the maintenance of the frontier
lines OF the Alaskan boundaries the Knights
will ever be true TO each other and TO
the principles they represent. The Governor
bid the members of the order godspeed in
lowed by Miss Olive Martin and Mrs. Mabel
Glen Hunter. who rendered the duet, Opera
der Freischutz." by Weber. next came a
trombone solo, La Viola.' by Carl Came
ron His aaonn1nanicf WAS Misc " Agnes
Dennison. Mayor Taggart was down for
the address of welcome, but was not able
general of the military branch OF the order,
took his place. He said the order welcomed
all men to its rank who came with un-
selfish motives, j. Russell Powell, son OF
gramme He sang a basso solo. The Bat
tie Queen" by Thatcher, and responded to
an encore. Those who heard the talented
young musician last night believe that his
voice promises great things for the future.
The other musical selections were vocal
solos by Mrs. Mabel Glen Hunter and Miss
Olive Martin and an ocarina solo by Messrs.
Fay Hess and Edward Many
Philip L. Colgrove. of Hastings, Mich,
supreme vice chancellor of the order of
knights of Pythias. delivered an eloquent
address on the merits OF the organization
in which he is an enthusiastic worker. He
spcke of the little body of men who sat
around the illustrious Rathbone in the city
of washington thirty-two years ago last
night and planted the seeds of a society
that mas GROWN until IL CldtlUS a Hall HILL
lion members. 1T is at the fountain of
the pure waters of Pythianism that men
have satisfied an unrest said the speaker.
From shore TO shore tonight there are
thousands who join in the cry. God save
the knights. " he asserted. 1T Is not be-
cause we are unselfish. but because 1t is
altruistic that the order thriyes. 1t creates
an oasis i'm a world of care"
Mr.. Colgrove said there was a dividing
line between fraternities. but 1t is a slight
wall-a trelis on which grows the vine of
fraternity. IL ought to be trimmed and
nurtured so that it may blossom on the
other side OF the wall. instead of the Castle
Hall, so that men may see its beauty and
inhale its. fragrance. Pythianism kills out
Jealous and binds the common ties OF SYM
pathy. 1t is an order which shows men the
beauty Of brotherly love; an order where
rich and poor may meet on. the grounds
of common humanity. Pythianism. Mr.
Colgrove contended. is doing much to solve
the sociological problem. Results. he said.
may be tabulated, but love, sympathy and
compassion can never be measured by the
dollar standard. The far-reaching truths
of the order OF Knights of Pythias cannot
be measured or sold.
Tonight said the speaker in conclud-
ing. 1.-The stars look down on a hals million
men bound together by the brightest ties
that can be forged of mans love for man.
Next to the church of the living God the
fraternal societies are carrying the tidinSS
of good will 10 men,
The Ia. of T.. Encampment.
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