The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-02-17
PYTHIAN ANNIVERSARY
AND LADIES NIGHT
Will Be Observed Friday Night
At Castle Hall.

A cordial invitation is extended to
the Pythian Sisters of Garrett Temple
No. II, the members of Garrett Lodge
No. 113, their mothers, wives, daugh-
tiers or sweethearts to meet with us
Friday night, February 18th, when we
will assemble to pay homage to the
founderer of our beloved order and to
celebrate the sixty-third anniversary
of the founding of the order of
Knights of Pythias.
So phenomenal has been the growth
of the order that from a humble be-
ginning and obscure position it has
now assumed astounding proportions
from a numerical standpoint. When
Justus H. Rathbone laid the corner
stone of our organization, little did
he dream of the possibilities or of
the colossal magnitude such a fra
ternity might attain. Could he but
take peep at the merrymaking FRI
day night, what revelation it would
be to him. Could he have caught a
vision of what power for good the dis
ciples of Demon and Pythias would
be? Could he have pictured in his
mind loyal band of untiring, enter
prising ladies, the indispensable aux
iliary of the order-the Pythian Sis
ters? Garrett Lodge wishes to honor
the Pythian Sisters on that night as
we'll as mothers, wives, daughters or
sweethearts of the Knights. If you
so desire you may come with your
male escort in time for lodge and re-
main in the club rooms until about
S:15, when the entertainment will be-
gin. If you prefer to come alone at
the later hour you will be in time for
the entire program.
Such an evening of entertainment
we will have. Many short addresses
will be made by prominent speakers.
Mr.. Joseph E. Harmed will deliver the
principal address of the evening. Mr..
Harned's remarks will be we'll worth
your hearing as he is an orator of
note and extremely concise. Prof. r.
R. Gilbert and his orchestra will be on
the job with their dreamy melodies.
The Rotary Peerless quartet will sing
several selections. Numerous special
ties will be introduced, the nature of
which will not be divulged until the
proper time. That useful artist, Will
mer Brown is expected to exhibit his
musical propensities. Do not fail to
hear him on his ACCORDION. There
will be many other things worth hear
ing. Bill" Gibson will tickle the
worries to your hearts content.
We used to see an ad. worded as
follows: when words fail, send Dolly
Warden chocolates" We confess words
fail to describe fully the actual weight
or far reaching effect Of the address
on last Friday night as given by our
esteemed brother A. 7. Matthews. In
stead of sending chocolates we will
send our profound apologies for the
limitation of our vocabulary. We will
make a feeble attempt, however, by
saying that his oratorical efforts were
effective; his array of historical data
noteworthy; his scholarly bearing was
impressive; his modest, unassuming
manner of presentation, admiral. So
Jealous are we in praise of Brother
Matthews that you will pardon us if
we declare that in comparison, all
students and opponents of history
fade into utter significance. All
who missed hearing him deserve to be
chastised severely.
As a final word to all who are to
be the guests of Garrett Lodge, we
have reserved perhaps the most i'm
portant announcement until last Re-
freshments will be served and they
will be something worth while. With
all the proposed features incident to
the evenings festivities, certainly it
is program strong in appeal to
everyone. We hope to see the Castle
filled to overlooking.
Please pardon the use of the fol-
lowing verses. They are to the ladies'.
Eats will be served, a la Garrett
Lodge,
By chivalric, noble Knights,
Join with us, let's make merry
Be vivacious, enjoy the sights.
And the night shall be filled with
music,
And the cares that infest the day
Will fold their tents. like the Arabs
And as silently steal away.
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE