The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-05-07
PYTHIANS ENTERTAIN.
A Delightful Affair ut Denmark Last
Monday Evening.

| Grahams Lodge, Number 35, h hi gifts of
PythiaS, of Denmark, has for some time
past been enjoying an unusual degree OF
prosperity. Under the able management
of J. S. J. Faust, Chancellor Commander,
superbly assisted by Past Chancellor E.
D. Raney and number of distin guished
brethren whose names We haven't space
to mention, the lodge has been constantly
receiving new material of the best quail
ty. Last Monday evening was the time
for regular convention, at which there
was work to be done in all three degrees.
One candidate for the first, seven for the
second, and one for the third. The breth-
rem of the lodge therefore determined to
invite the grand lodge officers and mem
bers of the order from the neighboring
lodges and to have banquet.
Those of US who have had the good
fortune to be with these brethren on for
mer occasions knew what to expect, but
even our expectations were more than
realized. Several grand officers were in
vited, among them being Grand Chancel-
lor Geo. S. Mower, Grand Vice Chancel-
lor J. NJ Knight, Grand Prelate j. A.
Summersett, Gov. D. G. Hayward and
others. However, none were present ex-
cept Grand Vice Chancellor knight. Gov.
Hayward expected to be present, but
missed his train at 4emassee and was
| forced to wire his situation late Monday
afternoon.
The lodge was called to order at $50
O'Clock, and degree work and business
matters occupied the time until about ten
O'Clock, when the members and guests
inx,;faS cfo vacant
store, where a most delightful banquet
| was served, consisting of most tempting 6
menu and served by the fair women OF
Denmark-the wives, sisters, daughters
and sweethearts no doubt-of the mem
bers of Denmark lodge. A number OF
ladies were present, who saw that no one
lacked for anything and made every one
feel that it was indeed most delightful
occasion. Surely the Denmark brethren
have cause to be proud of the interest
shown in the welfare Of their lodge by the
lovely women Of that place, for we know
of no town where the Pythian spirit IS
so prominent among the fair sex.
After the banquet several of the breth-
rem were called on and made neat after
dinner speeches, among them being Grand
Vice Chancellor Knight, Rev. Q. E. Burts,
DR.. Ryan Gyles, DR.. ]. B. Black, Prof. }:
Arthur Virgins, Hon. G. W. Garris, and
others.
When at last the time came for depart
ure from the banquet hall, the crowd re-
paired to the castle hall for more degree
work, although there were many strag-
glers on the line of march, many seeming
loath to leave the presence of Denmark's
galaxy of beauty and sweetness. Degree
work was continued until about 8 O'Clock
in the morning, when the lodge adjourned
and the visitors left for their homes, hop
ing for the time to come again, and that
soon, when Grahams lodge would keep
open house.
Truly the Denmark brethren are to be
congratulated-not only upon the success
of the banqr Of Monday evening, out
also upon tt. and dourishing condi-
tion of their .-efge. The most prominent
citizens of that community are not only
members, but they are live, active, ener-
getic members, and we may confidently
expect the order there to 60 forward to
greater things in the future.
A. large crowd was present. Blackville,
Bamberg, North, and other neighboring
lodges were represented. and We feel ab-
solutely sure that each and every one
heartily enjoyed his visit. Nothing was
left undone which could add to the COM
fort and pleasure of the visitors, and the
warm hearted, generous hospitality ex-
tended by every one of the Denmark
brethren will ever be gratefully remem-
bered,