The daily sentinel., 1907-03-01
Junction Lodge No. 124, Knights of Pythias,
Celebrates Its First Anniversary by Enter
tanning Over Two Hundred Guests at
One of the Most Brilliant Ban
quets of City's History.
PERFECT ARRANGEMENT. BEAUTIFUL DECORATIONS
AND GREAT PROGRAM OF TOASTS.

and it was I0.45 o'clock when Toast
master Davis announced that the pro-
gram or toasts would be opened.
Mr.. Davis made an admirable toast
master HIS introductions OF the
various speakers we're at once happy
and appropriate.
n opening the program roastmas-
ter Davis referred briefly to the or
gauIzation OF the local ,odge just
one year ago last night He spoke
Of the fact that the lodge had many
members just over the twenty-hrst
year and other members who had
grown gray in Pythianism- He then
introduced as one of those long time
Pythians and as the ''Noblest Roman
Of Us all" 8Ir. F. C. Chapman than
whom no member OF the lodge was
better prepared to speak upon the his
tory Of Pythianism. Mr. Chapman
was suffering from severe cold but
he held the closest attention of all
and the array OF facts that he brought
out in connection with Pythfan his
tory were most interesting He told
OF the organization OF the first lodge
by Justus Rathboue. founder of the
order. in Washington City. February
10. 1851. then in quick succession
step by step. he brought the history
Of the order up to date From a
membership Of $500 1--WE years after
its organization the lodge had grown
in numbers until it now had over
500 .00o members The total assets
OF the order today exceed 81. 900 600
and millions have been paid out IN
relief work and benefits
Then Mr. Chapman related In part
the glorious story OF the friendship
OF Damon and Pythias. upon which
friendship the orders principles are
based. In closing Mr.. Chapman re-
cited those beautiful lines. so ap-
propriately interviewer with his ad-
dress. Il live for those who love me.
for those who know me best" etc.
Then came one OF the happiest fea-
lures OF the evening. the presentation
OF gift from the lodge to the K P.
Baby" On the night that Junction
Lodge was organized there was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. c. Martin. former
iy OF this city but now OF PaIisade. a
beautiful baby boy The father was
at the lodge assisting in the work
when the little stranger arrived at
his home. From that day the baby
has been known as the X. p. Baby.
and SIr. and Mrs. Martin christened II
Kirk Page Martin sIr. and Mrs
Martin were present last Eight with
the baby and following Mr. Chap
mans address Toastmaster Davis or
dered that the K P. Baby be present.
ed at the speakers table and In a wit
y yet impressive talk Mr. Davis con
ferred the degree OF honorary page
upon the little fellow and then pre-
sented to him a lovely silver plate.
on behalf OF the young gentlemen who
could not respond for himself the
father thanked the lodge. The baby
BY its sweet movements and appar-
ent interest in all that was going on
delighted every guest This feature
was one Of the big hits OF the ban
quet.
Prof C. l. Payne. the violinist.
himself a X P. rendered a violin So
10 with Mrs. ". ". Smith accompany
ing him at the piano. It was an ex-
quisite number. difficult OF rendition
and easily brought out the wonderful
talent ot Prof. Payne. whose is hey
ond n doubt one Of the finest violin
lists ever heard in this city. An en-
core was demanded and graeiously
responded to by the young man Rare
treats indeed were these solos.
r l. Magiil. one Of the young
members OF the lodge. then told Of
The Benefits OF the Order. It was
clear. impressive and logical tax.
one after another the beneficial quail
tiles OF Pythianism were brought out.
Couvineingly he spoke OF the worth OF
such an order to the character Of the
Young man. Mr.. Magiu is a strong
and pleasing speaker. and his address
was hugely enjoyed by all.
Miss Gladys Ives Brainard vas then
called upon for a vocal solo by the
roastmaster. who declared that the
richly talented young lady needed no
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