The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-05-30
PYTHIAN FISH FRY.
MOST SUCCESSFUL FEATURE OF
ENTERTAINMENT OF GRAND
LODGE.
Grounds-Twclrt- Hundred
Pounds Of Fish-Six Hundred
knights in Attendance
From the Daily Item May "a.

From the Daily Item May "a.
Thee mammoth fish fry given by the
re n:bers Of Game Cocji Lodge, No.
II, knights of Pythias TO the delegates
TO the Grand Lodge and the visiting
brothers, was tie most thoroughly en-
iovable and the most successful fea-
ture of the entertainment of the
Grand Lodge. Never before in the
State has a fish fry Of such enormous
proportions been given, and it is
seldom that so large a crowd is served
with such a marked degree Of order
and dispatch
Pocotaligo, the most beautiful pic
mic grounds in the county, was select
ed for the occasion. It IS the garden
spot of the Game Cock county, COW
cred with majestic oaks, high in ele-
walton, far cooler than the surround
ing country and with an abundant sup
ply Of pure water it afforded an ideal
spot for an afternoon outing.
The great majority of the 500
knights left on special train at 4.30
o'clock, but a large number drove
through the country in vehicle and in
automobiles. The grounds presented
an attractive sight. A table in
the shape Of a hollow square was
ready for the feast that was to follow,
and in the middle Of the square was
place arranged for the Second Regi-
ment Band. The first place visited by
most of the Knights was the cooking
department, where jolly, good natured
Brother L. I. PARROT, expert cook,
presided over the frying pans and pots
of stew. What sight it was to see
1900 pounds Of fish for one picnic.
Four enormous pots containing fifty
gallons Of stew, each one seasoned
differently so as to satisfy every taste,
sent forth most tantalizipg odors.
"A large quantity of frying
pans were doing their share
of the work towards provid-
ing for the sumptuous feast, and
Stoney, the old reliable, had barrels
Of his celebrated corn mullins ready to
be served with the fish. Coffee was
boiling in great vessels, and the.
broad smile upon face OF Mr.. Parrot
assured all that the work had been
we'll done.
To Mr.. Parrott should be accorded
all the praise for the success Of the
outing. His untiring efforts made the
picnic what it was, and made for him
stauch friends of every Knight of
Pythias present. He was cheered and
cheered again; his praises will be
sung to the children's children Of the
Knights present, and his name will
be inscribed in the minutes of the,
Grand Lodge as the premier cook of
the grand domain Of South Carolina.
The dinner was served in a quiet,
orderly manner. Everyone had more
than enough, and rumor has it that
some knights, in recognition Of the
excellence Of the cooking, were caught,
after the meal was served, with fried
fish in their pockets. How about it,
Halle? Besides the fried fish, stewed
fish, coffee and corn cakes, already
mentioned, there were pickles, ginger
ale, root beer and other refreshmnts
served, and when dinner had been con-
cluded cigars were passed around.
All during the meal Professor
Schumacher and the Second Regiment
Band rendered the most beautiful nu-
sic, which received the highest praise
from all of the visitors, and the Sum-
ter Knights as we'll, who never tire of
or fail to enjoy the music of the finest
amateur band in the South.
Those who had to catch early trains
left on the first section of the
special, and between that time and the
hour for the second train to leave, the
fun of the afternoon was had.
The days of youth were again recall
ed by every Knight present, and all
kinds of p-anks were played. A fine
chorus of voices was assembled, and
better singing is seldom heard. A few
prominent citizens were put on a
stand to speak, notably Gov. D. c.
Hayward, DR.. Breeder and Dug China,
but the band interfered and 'rowned
out all that was said, except one ex-
preston that could be heard even
above the blowing Of the tuba and the
beating of the bass drum, and that