The daily sentinel., 1910-02-10
II Was a Very Happy Affair.


characterized by many interesting,
pleasant and a mum Der of novel fea-
lures the reception given last evening
by the Knights of Pythias in honor
of the ladies and gentlemen forming
the caste for Damon and Pythias"
proved one of the happiest social af-
fairs of the month.
There were about seventy-five
knights and ladies' persent. 1t was
entirely an informal affair. no for
NAL invitations having been issued,
it simply being announced shat mem
bers of the lodge and their ladies
would be welcome.
The guests were received at $50.
Half an hour was spent in social chat
and exchange Of greetings. Delicious
fruit punch was served throughout
the evening.
Postmaster Price acted as master
of ceremonies and called the gather
ing to order for the enjoyment of
program at o'clock Mr.. Price in
fitting and brief manner spoke of the
purpose of ths reception and the de-
sire of the lodge 20 honor the ladies
and gentlemen taking part in the
Damon and Pythias" caste.
The program was immensely en-
joyed A bass solo, THE Flight of
Ages" by Mr.. f. A. Sherman, was
the first number and 1t was a rich
treat Mr.. Sherman gave rollick-
ing selection as an encore.
Mr.. F. G. Chapman, one of the old
est knights in the city. made an en-
thusiastic and timely address on
The Result of the Play and the Pur-
poses of pythianiSm :"
In a charming manner Miss Flor
ence Goodwin sang, Whisper and !
Shall Hear" She gave another
dainty number in responding to an
encore. Miss Goodwin has an excep-
tionally sweet voice.
Miss Myrtle Palmer then delighted
the guests with n rare piece of i'm
personation and reading. and the en-
core number was equally as good.
Miss Palmer Is brilliantly talented as
n reader and impersonator
Certainly sensational, mirth pro-
voking. unique and richly entertain
ing was "A Startling Legend" by
William G. Wilson. 1t was an orig
inal and novel narrative of the events
leading up to, the presentation and
the effects of the play. 1t made a
tremendous hit.
w. w. Chandler spoke briefly Ip-
on THE Trip to Paonia."
Knight R. c. Walker was then in
troduced and in a most sincere snd
appropriate manner he expressed the
appreciation of the lodge Of the
assistance given and the loyalty man
ifested by those ladies and gentlemen
who by taking part in the play aided
in making 1t such a great success.
Especially did he thank the ladies
who by the delightful and able man
ner in which they portrayed the fe-
male roles of the great drama added
much charm and strength to the
caste. Mr.. Walker assured them that
the lodge would never forget their
kindness and then stated that .he
lodge. seeking in some manner to
show substantial appreciation of the
services of those outside of the lodge
membership who assisted in the play,
desired to present tokens of apprecia-
tion that might be preserved through
the years by these friends. Then l.
a most appropriate manner ,
Walker presented to Miss Pc
Miss Goodwin and Mrs. Charlie
ley, lovely solid gold brooci
in the shape of the Pythian
bearing the initials of the
and other suitable insert
little Miss Vera Vaugl
the role of Damon's chill
locket was presented.
Smulling who, while
of the lodge, assisted
production, n hands
charm was perseni
being an enthusias'
order.
Miss Good win
ladies very sine
lodge.
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