The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-06-27
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The knights In session and nj Table.
Fayettevflie,. OVERLOOKING Hospitals.
| uy-Elecfion Of OfHcerx-Feasr Of
korzssonS-Co.ing Session OF the
Grand hodge Pleasant House Party.
! Correspondence OF The Messenger
delayed in Transmission.)
Fayetteville. N. c.. June p.
The grand lodge of the Knights OF
Pythias Of North Carolina Is now in
convention here-a gathering Of promi-
nent men from the Blue Ridge TO the
tide-water. from the Virginia line to
the South Carolina border. Looking
upon this assemblage. the outsider is
strongly attracted by the fine personnel
or the membership. n cannot fail OF
the conviction that ii must be a good
thing TO be in brotherhood with this
| body OF n intelligent citizens
representative OF their communities.
nigh in character, influential in bust
ness.
sAfter a business meeting last night.
a banquet was served in the armory Of
the Fayetteville Independent Light In
fantry; and, many as have been the
striking and imposing scenes of which
this beautiful hall has been the theatre.
nothing has ever surpassed last even
ings charming illustration Of Fayette-
vines hospitality. 1t was not alone
that the mahogany was to be the
raliylng point foI the enjoyment of rare
dalnties and delicious lands The
Widespread tables had a setting and
environment which combined to form
a picture of unusual beauty n strik-
ing effect-artistic decorations and love
ly women in elegant toilettes.
The great main floor was Devoted TO
the entertainment of nearly 500 guests
attended by scores Of lovely girls in full
evening dress, while at an deliberately
ornamented table or the elevated stage
sat the toast master, Mayor w. S.
Cook, the speakers n d.-tinguiShed
visitors, the presiding genius CT this il
lustrious coterie being the lovely Miss
May Broadfoot with her assistants.
As the guests took their seats, Gods
blessing was invoked by Rev. P. r.
Law, and at the proper time the toasts
were as follows: Address of
welcome, Mr.. N. B. Alexander, worthy
OF the august occasion which in-pired
it, Of the splendid assemblage which
heard it Win delight, of the bounteous
hospitality Of Fayetteville gem of
classic diction and rhetorical finish.
Response by Nj. T.. S. FRANKLIN, out
going grand chancellor, who, in a few
happy and graceful words, turned the
task over to Mr.. Wilson, of Kin1ton,
the latter eloquently %acquitting himself
Lodge" I. D.. Meares; ''Pythian Benef-
i%cence," L.. D. Robinson; Social Side
of Pythiarism," j. H. S~outhgata (ax-
9uisitely beautiful in perorationl;
Clergy in Pythianism," Rev. c. A.
Page; 'The Fythian Press" J.. G..
Baird; This D. O. K. k" D. F. Sum-
mey"; "The Ladies'" F. G. Linsey.
At this mornings session of the grand
lodge the following officer3 were elect
ii. Thy
grand chancellor; D.. F. Summey, of
Charlotte, grand vice chancellor; w. T..
Hollowell, Of Goldsboro, grand keeper
of records and seal; S. j. Welsh, Of
Monroe, grand prelate; ]. L. Scott, Of
Graham, grand master at arms; John
Ward, of Raleigh, grand master Of ex-
chequer; H. L.. Strauss, of Henderson,
| grand inside guard; E. E. Lawrence,
of Forest City, grand outer guard. Here
in the place of his birth, the home Of
, his childhood and youth, Colonel Wood
ard comes TO be crowned with an honor
, commensurate with his services, re-
ceiving Herewith the hearty congratu-
lations of his many old friends-and
none are more cordial in their congrat-
ulations thar the writer.
The Dramatic Order of the Knights
Of Khorasson" will give a banquet at
the Hotel Lafayette tonight, and the
we'll known excellence of the cuisine of
that first rate house is sufficient
guarantee that the feast will do the
palate of the gOumand good.
The magnificent reception which Cum
berland Lodge has accorded to it's
guests, has, if possible, ever elevated
the Knights of Pythias here in the es-
TEEN and affection of the people of
Fayetteville. This management has
been superb in every particular.
Miss Kate Hawley is entertaining a
number of her friends in a delightful
house party, lasting for several days.
Yesterday Mrs. A. H. Slocomb rendered
these happy young people a charming
luncheon and whist party.
Fayetteville, N. c., June %.
Last evening the Dramatic Order OF
the Knights of Khorasson" were the
stars on the programme of the Pythian
proceedings of the present convention
of the grand lodge. They went into ses-
sion at $3.50 o'clock and continued at
work until IL o'clock, when an adjourn
ment was taken for the enjoyment OF
the banquet at the Hotel Lafayette.
Before The Messenger reader betakes
himself to the enjoyment of this feast,
let his aesthetic taste and his artistic
eye contemplate the striking picture
presented by the beautiful supper room
of the hotel-long tables, "decored
with snowy napery," as Sir Walter
SCOTS Caleb Balderston' would say;
OfSAy Al pASSOo " ~N
fresh foliage; grouped about them the
knights in their gorgeous and richly
colored costumes; and the staff OF
trained walters, under Jim" the af-
fable chief, ready to serve the follow
ing exquisite menu, worthy Of Sherry
or Delmonico:
Soft-Shell Crabs On Toast,
Olives, Sailed Almonds
Sliced Tomatoes in Crushed Ice,
Braised Spring Chicken,
Virginia Sliced Ham. Chicken Salad
Mayonaise Dressing,
Sandwiches, OK Tongue, Deviled Eggs
Saratoga Chips.
Strawberries and Cream, vanilla Cream
Chocolate Cake, jelly Cake, Gold Cake
Iced Tea, Black Coffee,
Cigars.
The Dramatic Knights are a perfect
beehive of workers, and after an %
spent in the enjoyment of these dain-
ties, they again repaired to the lodge
room, whence they did not adjourn un.
til 8 O'Clock in the morning. Seventeen