The record-union., 1898-02-27

On Monday evening the four lodges
of knights of Pythias Of this city Gel
ebrated the thirty-fifth anniversary Of
the history Of the order. with an en-
tertainment. and supper held in Castle
Hail. The stage was beautifully dec
GRATED with potted plants, while in the
background "Old Glory" and the Pyth-
ian flag fell in long and graceful folds
The entertainment was varied and ex-
ceedingly interesting. District Deputy
Grand Chancellor c. S. Van Roy OFF,
ciated as master Of ceremonies. The
entertainment opened with piano solo
by Charles Stickney. The effort was
so highly appreciated that Mr.. Stick
ney was obliged to respond to hearty
encore A recitation by Mr.. Watson
was delivered with much force and ex-
preston and was well received. ]. B.
Giffen was introduced as the speaker OF
the evening. He assured the assem-
blage that he had but a few moments
before been notified of his appoint
nlent,' the regularly selected speaker
being unfortunately unable to attend.
But" he added, as Pythian Knight,
obligated to render TO the order, in its
hour of need such assistance as may
be in my power, l am in duty bound TO
accept. and only ask that you grant me
the necessary allowances. Mr.. Gift
fen then spoke of the benefits of the
order both from a social and financial
standpoint. He enumerated the va
rious branches IN its formation, and
referred to its marked strides Of ad-
vancement since its inception He
hoped all present would enjoy them
selves. as this was an annual gathering
for the pleasure of the members of the
order and ladies.
a vocal solo by Mrs. Hood was ex-
ceptionaliy well rendered. Mrs. Hood
has a sweet voice. full Of tone and
power. Comic recitations by Thorn
as King ELECTED much mirth and APP
plause. The proverbial mother-in-laW
was not overlooked in the shuttle"
The club-swinging act by a. +. Klein
sorge showed wonderful skill. Clubs
We're in the air continually, and While
those in front were kept busy lodging
from side to side, their nervousness
was unwarranted. as the clubs were
under complete control throughout the
exhibition I. \. Heffrons recital of
THE Curse of Regulus" was rendered
in his usual pleasing manner. and
showed results Of continued study. Sew
eral selections were rendered by quar-
tet composed of Messrs. Holder, Bragg,
Stetson and Lawrence. one never
tires Of a quartet, and in this instance
the fact was demonstrated to a GER
tainty Selections by a vocal trio,
consisting of Mrs Wilbur Smith, Miss
Smith and Miss Pearl Jackson. con-
Guided the entertainment for the even
ing. The audience would not permit
these ladies to retire without respond
ing to an encore. Master Of Ceremo-
MES Van Roy announced that the next
number on the programme would be
found in the banquet hall, where all
repaired TO partake of bounteous re-
past, Speechmaklng was the order OF
the evening, and the celebration did
not break up until almost midnight.
The committee in charge cannot be
too highly praised in their endeavors
to make the event what it really was
one of the most enjoyable GATHERINGS
the Knights of Pythias of Sacramento
have experienced. The thirty-flfth an
niversary will long be remembered.
Last Tuesday evening F. W. Moore
gave TO a number Of his friends. at
1014 G street, a dinner that will long
be remembered by those in attendance.
The event was In honor of Mr. Moore's
twenty-second birthday. The parlors
were artistically decorated with ported
plants. palms. smilax. evergreens and
everything tending to make the scene
inviting and beautiful. Music was
furnished by an orchestra, and soft
lights shed their dreamy rays upon the
merry crowd. At T:30 o'clock the din
ner call was sounded and then the fun
began. One Of the features Of the
occasion was the manner in which
eleven charming young ladies. attired
PRETTY in dainty gowns and wearing
masks. oficiated as dumb walters. .
aud attended 10 the guests with a. cheer
and grace that was admirable The
idea was unique. not to say amusing.
After the luncheon the masks were re-
moved from the faces Of the young
ladies'. and one and all retired again to
the parlors. where dancing and games
were indulged in until midnight, when
the pleasant affair terminated in a