Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-03-15
Lynchburg Observes The 3Sth Annual
Celebration of Pythiazism.

On Wednesday night, Feb'y 10th,
1902, Pioneer Lodge No. 2S. New Era
Lodge, No. S6, the Uniform Rank and
Court of Calanthe assembled at Court
st. Baptist Church In commemoration
of the 3Sth Period of Pythianism. The
line of march headed by the Uniform
Rank in their gay new uniform, follow
cd by Pioneer and New Era Lodges pre-.
sented scene long to be remembered.
AT $40 p. m. they reached the church
where they Were joined by the Court of
Calanthe. AS the massive pipe organ
pealed forth the melodius strains of a
beautiful. march, these noble knights
and fair Calanthes wended their way
until they found themselves standing
between the massive walls of of the old
Court st. Baptist Church, there Co lis
ten TO addresses by two of Lynchburg's
most prominent leaders. Alter the u.s.
uu devotional exercises, the ID. ID. GO.
Sir w. j. Wells arose and stated the
object of the meeting, and introduced
the speakers of the day in a most befit-
ting manner.
The first speaker was Prof. u. S. G..
Patterson, who spoke at some length on
the object and principles of Pythanism.
He spoke with telling effect and made
a favorable impression upon the audi
ence as he brought forth the facts and
figures, showing the strength of the Or
der, and the great achievements that
had been accomplished in so short a
time. Not only by the knights but also
by the Court of Calanthe. He urged
the ladies to join the Court of Calanthe
as 1t was the best insurance for women;
an insurance that gives them the larg-
est returns for the smallest outlay.
Two Court Clubs are now being form
n ON hxrA T,,l, =
al St., and one by himself, The form.
er having already 80 members with "a
paid up, while the other is not far be-
hind.
He concluded by making "a strong ap
peal i'll behalf of Pythianism.
Next, Rev. ]. o. Jackson was intro
duced. Sir Wells stated that while the
Rev. was not member, he hoped that
he would be before many months pass.
ed by. Rev. jackson after making a
few Introductory remarks, gave brief
history of Pythianism in the State of
Virginia which had been only fifteen
years, and when you consider the fact
that the Negro had only a few wears
since been made free, it is marvellous to
know what progress he has made, and
IN SO short time Pythianism has found
its way into every continent.
he stated that he had nothing to saw
against any order which is for the up-
lifting of mankind, but he wanted to
call special attention to that which
stands for brotherhood, friendship and
union; and with it the Uniform Rank
which stands for strength and union.
He compared them with story he
heard once, of man who found pock-
ct book, and when he opened it he found
so much money that he was not certain
whether 1t was money or not; so ON go
ing TO the first fellow he met he related
his story and asked him if he had lost a
pocket book.
After stating how much good the Pi-
oneer and New Era Lodges had done in
shaping the lives of great men. he then
made speclai reference Co the Court of
Calanthe and the wisdom of the knights
IN making provisions for the ladies. and
that he could not pass over in his speech
without making mention of the Court
of Calanthe.
he spoke of the goodness of the Lord
to us and went on to make mention of
the Bank and that it had aggregated
$4,000 the first month. He spoke of the
joy it gave him to speak to the best peo-
pie OF Lynchburg, some from every con-
gregation.
He spoke of the paying off of S12SOO
inside period of two years. He urged
the men to stand up as men, that thew
had done well and that he did not care
whether he was buried in pine box
and band following ON to the grave or
not, but tell him whether he had lived
an honorable life so that his wife and
children may go onward and upward.
He spoke to some length on obligation
and urged the Knights to stand for
peace, Justice and purity, though they
may suffer death. He implored God to
bless both the lodges and Courts of Ca
lanthe, and concluded by calling upon
sinners to find peace with Christ that
they may be able to join the Uniform
Rank above.
A. G. LANGHoRNE,
Master of Exchequer,
New Era Lodge, SO.