Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-19
Pythian Day at Hiram.
LODGE CELEBRATES TWENTIETH ANN
vERSARY WITH GRAND PROGRAMME
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS PRESENT.

Thursday, May :, 1908, will long be
regarded by Hiram Lodge, Knights
of PythiaS, No. 80, asa red letter day.
1t was the goth anniversary of the
lodge, and having recently paid the
last dollar of its debt, the members
decided TO celebrate The day was fine,
and the commodiouS public hall was
filled. The lodge has now ninety-nine
members, and the two halls and store
are valued at $500. j. Everett Stuart,
Past Chancellor, presided with his usual
tact and ability.
The following program was carried
out:
selection. 1.-THE Defender, by Zylpha Ladies'
Orchestra, OF Portland.
Prayer. by Rev. Heryey II. HOyt of Hiram.
Address, Twenty Years Ago" by Col +. Z.
Mihken, Augusta. Grand NJ. of +.
Music, trio, by Misses Cram. Spear and Ful-
lerton, of the Orchestra.
Address 1.-The Order To-day, by Hon. Car
ence l.. Bucknam, Grand Chancellor.
Reading OF letters by Rev. III. II. Hoyt, from
Lieut.. John W. Hubbard, of the Capitol Police
Washington ID. c., the first Chancellor Com
mander of the Lodge; William j. Landers, 7.
G. 6. G. Montgomery > Gibson OF tennessee Z
Mr.. Gibson with his ringing letter sent
a gavel made of wood from the battle
field of Lookout Mountain, Tenn. 1t is
of fine workmanship, and bears on its
five sides and handle the following in
scriptions: MAY !, 1888, May !, 1908 y
''Hiram Lodge, X. of p, No. 80. IF.
b. c." Lookout Mountain, Tenn.
From NJ. 5. Gibson, p. G. c.
Cornet solo, American Polka. Mrs. Lena Han
Address. Financial Condition of the Order. y
bv Gen Wesley c. Smith, Grand X. K. ;.
History of Hiram Lodge. by Henry W. Mer-
riu, OF Hiram, Past Grand Nice-Chancelor.
Music, medley, Good Old summer Time, by
Orchestra.
Address, "The Order Universal" by p. G. c.
Address. "a Members Duty" by l. NJ. Nc
DOUgal, of BOOthbay, @. V. T..
SaxophOne and horn duet, by Mrs. Thompson
and Mrs. Hanson.
Address, "Early DAYS Of the Order" by
Joseph r. Chute, Past supreme Rspresent9tlIe
Address, social Pythanism," by Hon. +. e.
Reynolds. 4. G. c.
March by the Orchestra.
The music of the orchestra was ex-
cellent and was several times encOred,
The addresses were eloquent and inSpir-
ing. and the history of the lodge gave
graphic and vivid account of the In
domitable struggle of the lodge after the
burning of their hall destroyed every
veStige of its contents.
The supper fully sustained the repu-
tation of the ladies of Hiram, and was
enjoyed by $50 persons.
The public services continued till I.
NJ, when some $50 Knights went into
secret session. An appropriate address
of welcome was made by Brother j. f..
Stuart, to which Grand Chancellor
Buchanan responded in an eloquent
speech. acknowledging the cordial and
royal welcome received. Mr.. Clarence
Raw of Hiram, one of our progressive
farmers. received the degree of Page
from Hiram degree team, the rank of
Esquire from Crescent Lodge of Stan
dish. and the rank of Knight from the
''Plumed Knights" of Fryeburg.
The exercises closed at , A. NJ, the
Hiram Lodge giving three cheers for the
visiting Knights. About so Knights
remained to finish the ice cream. The
several committees performed their
varied and arduOuS duties in an admir-
able manner.
1t NAV be added that teams were pro-
vided to take visitors to Hiram Falls and
other points of interest.
OF the twenty-fOur charter members
four have died, and eight were in atten-
dance. Much credit is due to the faithful
and loyal efforts of the SisterhoOd, and the
day and its pleasant memories will lin
ger long with all those privileged to be
present.