The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-01-28
Especial Correspondence

49,. Especial CORRESPONDENCE 20 Z
Baltomore, Md, Jan. 26.-For a
number of years Lawyer Thorn as L..
Jones, Washington's gifted barristerf
md silver-tongued orator has rem
dered yeoman service for the upIift
or the Knights Of Pythias Of the iuf-
isdiction OF Maryland. He has
fought their battles,. entertained
them lavishly at hia home, and has
been a true '"guide, counsellor and
friend"'in every crisis that confront,
led them, ;t:, r.. - -.> ~ Il;
|%i|To indicate in some tangible, form
their high esteem for lawyer Jones
asa Sir Knight and a." mar the;
knights of. .Pythias OF Maryland
united In rendering him a compli-,
mentary banquet on last Wednesday,
evening at the residence Cd Mr..
Josiah l.. Diggs, 2O40 Druid FIiH
avenue, In this city The com pany:
was large and represented, not only
the Grand Lodge OF Pythians, buG
embraced a goodly number or the
Monumental City's most enterprise
Ing professional and business forces,
who know and appreciate the worth
OF the guest of honor.
The table was profusely deborah
ed with flowers, candelabra and fine
ware, and the menu conceived by.
Caterer Mack was conceded to- have;
been a masterpiece OF epicuriari skill
| "a gastronomic triumph, III
t., Councilman H. M. St. Clair, of
ambridge Md, grand master Of the
exchequery was introduced as toast
master OF the evening, and the; witty.
and graceful talks made by him
showed that the compliment had
been wisely bestowed. Lawyer w.
c. McCard delivered an admirable
address Of welcome, extolling an1 fit.
lting phrase; the high qualities of
head and heart Of the gentleman the
Order had assembled te honor J.
| 4 PrbgEsss ttantsp. + Sd
B. Grand Ghanoellor George A.. Watty
ao1s sssR4sia tss4.a
sER9itfh the same Nagnal site eaas siwa aiah
EchaEa srizs SSTfl8 j .Ba8s ahpl anasa
TO the echo whenshe arose to hb8gk;,
}There isn't q more popular maiE AN.
tafl Maryland than Mr. ,Watty, and
1.-The frequent acclaim which greeted
This remarks indicated that the order
loves him and will keep him where
ne; is as long as he will consent to
remain. ' =. . r.. ..-.a.-A.z l.t.,
| In happily chosen language, Grand
Chancellor Watty paid lofty tribute
4 ITO the honored guest, and then gave
comprehensive review. Of the won
tderful progress OF Pythianism made
IN its comparatively brief span of
existence, Said he, in part: ,a"....''
| Never before has the organization
IN the State Of. Maryland enjoyed
such period Of prosperity, popular
lily and development. When YOU
take note Of the progress OF the Or
der throughout the country In hume
rieal strength, wealth and. Influence,
ikis conclusive evidence Of ltd heal
thy growth and superb vitality. 1t
shows that the Order is maintaining
ftts place In the front rank OF frater-
Fhal orders. The many castle halls
erected and owned by the various
jurisdictions; the $4,000 bath hou-
lses at Hot Springs owned by the STU
preme Lodge and the magnificent
new structure which will soon be
completed in New Orleans, furnish
overwhelming assurance Of the per-
| petuity Of the Order" ~ { ~.
Lawyer Jones Mastery Address.
| The concluding speech was deliv-
| cred by the guest Of honor. The
chautauqua salute greeted him and it
was sometime before he gould begin
so enthusiastic was the cheering and
hand clapping Of the company, Visit
bly, affected by this outburst Of
hearty good will, Mr.. Jones launched
into his address, and for, three-uuar-
ters OF an hour held his bearers
spell bound by one Of the most elo-
| quent,' delicious and thoughtful de-
| uyeranaes that has been heard In
thiB for many a day. After acknow-
Lodging, with becoming modesty, the
tfattering encomiums that had been
laid at his feet, and praying that
Providence might spare him to make
further efforts to be worthy OF
such reception, MIR. Jones said,
among many other excellent things:
"Eou may talk about the dtscrirniD
nations in hotels, Of the odioas jim
Grow car laws, the damnable dis
franchisement measures--all intend
ed for the humiliation and degrade
ton OF the race, and grow faint and
sick at the dark cloud Of discourag-
ment that hangs about our heads In
this country, but no complaint and
none Of this wailng and weeping
will solve the problem or soothe one
aching pain that racks the body OF
the sufferer. instead Of complaining
rs rage, let US grid up our loins,
Husband our resources, concentrate