The daily sentinel., 1908-02-29

features of the program.
r. l.. Magill gave a most interest
ing, impressive and appropriate talk
on THE Meaning of Pythianism."
Mr.. Magill is fluent, easy and pleas
ing speaker, and his brief address
gave every guest better apprecia-
tion of the great Pythian order.
E. a. Sherman, in a most ideal
manner, rendered the bass solo. "Ar-
mourers Song" from "Robin Hood"
Mr.. Sherman's voice was at its best
were the guests that an encore was
requested, and Mr.. Shermon gave
Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep"
Toastmaster Walker regretted to
announce that DR.. u. S. Abbott, who
had been assigned the response Our
LADIES' could not be present but
had sent in copy of his response
and this was read in a most inter-
esting manner by Ray T. Vannetisch.
Many pretty sentiments were ex-
pressed in this toast.
An exceedingly sweet and entran-
cling vocal number was given by Miss
Maud Burton, who possesses a voice
of wonderful beauty and remarkable
strength. Her Interpretation of her
selection was ideal. The applause
that greeted Miss Burton was really
an ovation.
James H. Lee. one of the veteran
knights of Pythias of the city. and
most enthusiastic member of the
order, was called upon for a recital.
1t was a humorous selection, origi-
nal In Its composition and quaint in
Its makeup. 1t made a big hit and
created much amusement.
The closing niImber nr tho nro
gram was tenor solo, "A Song of
Thanksgiving, by. Mr.. Sherman w.
Moody. Always adding strength to
any program, Mr.. Moody was exceed
ingly successful in his rendition of
the charming solo last night. He
was forced to respond to an encore
and the encore was as enthusiastic
cally received as the first number.
The menu was served in five cours-
es. The preparation of the menu
and the service was in the charge of
the local lodge of the Knights and
Ladies of Security. The different Vi
ands were well prepared and the SER
vice was most satisfactory. The la
dies and gentlemen in charge Of this
important work are to be congratu-
lated upon the splendid manner in
which they prepared and served the
several courses.
Orchestral selections were rem
dered during the banquet, and when
a madley of national airs was PLAYED
the guests caught up many Of the
refrains and added to the geniality
that prevailed by outbursts of song
AT 11:15 pm. the banquet tables
were quickly cleared away, the great
drugget that covered the floor re-
moved. and for two hours dancing
was enjoyed by those who delight in
tripping. the light fantastic"
1t was after l O'Clock when the
last dancing number was finished,
and the festivities attending the ban
quet and ball were at an end.
In every way was the second an
nual banquet of Junction Lodge No
124 success. A more representa-
tive company of Grand functions cit
liens has never participated in a To-
cal function. AS is generally known
the local lodge of knights of Pythias
embraces In its membership the great
majority of the best known young
men of the city, consequently there
was an exceedingly large representa-
ton of the younger social set In at
tendance.
The entertainment committee. of
which Harry l.. Wohlfort is chair
man, having in charge the details of
the banquet, are to be congratulated
upon their successful efforts.
The affair was truly one of the
star social happenings of the winter.