Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 February 1914 — PYTHIAN ANNIVERSARY PLEASANTLY OBSERVED [ARTICLE]

PYTHIAN ANNIVERSARY PLEASANTLY OBSERVED

Special Ritual and Musical Program Carried Out—Masons Gave Fraternity Example.

Thursday evening about one hundred and fifty were gathered at the Knights of Pythias hall to observe the golden anniversary of the order. Simultaneously in practically ever Knights of Pythias hall in the country similar exercises were being carried out. A special ritual had been prepared which set out the purpose of Pythian brotherhood and in which Chancellor Commander Carl Duvall, assisted by Vice Chancellor Elmer Wilcox and the other officers took part. Special musical features and recitations Intersperced the reading of the ritual. Mrs. M. D. Gwin, Miss Bel Laßue and Perry Horton gave piano solos. Mrs. E. J. Randle and Harry Eger sang solos, Irene Hoover ifind Master Delos Woodworth spoke Washington declamations in splendid style and Rev. W G. Winn delivered an address that impressed the purposes of Pythian friendship on all who heard it. Dr. Paul O. Comtek closed the program with a splendid benediction. The male singers of the order sang a number of songs and those present remained to hear the music and to visit for a half hour or more. Just as the program was closing an invotation was received frqgijhe Royal Arch Masons Inviting all present to, come to their lodge room, which is on the same floor in the K. of P. building, and partake of a luncheon, and this was done by many. The Masons were installing a class in the Royal Arch degree and had prepared such a large lunch that much of it would have gone to waste except for the invitar tton extended to the Knights The evening proved pne of great enjoyment.