Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 91, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 February 1912 — ANNIVERSARY BANQUET [ARTICLE]

ANNIVERSARY BANQUET

Of Rensselaer Knights of Pythias Was Best They Ever Held. The forty-eighth anniversary of the organization of the order of Knights of Pythias was celebrated by Rensselaer Lodge No. 82, Tuesday evening with a six o’clock banquet in the armory t)o which 104 Knights partook. The banquet was served by the Pythiair Sisters and the Sisters came in for many compliments on .theiir cullinary skill. Cw ‘The banquet was served in three courses: Oyster cocktail, olives, pickles, slaw; roast turkey, oyster dressing, niasthed potatoes and gravy, baked beans and rolls; peaches and cream, cake. Chancellor W. A. Davenport was .toastmaster, and Judge Hanley, C. C. Warner, Geo. A. Williams, J. A. Dunlap, M. B. Price, C. C. Starr, Rev. Winn, Dr. Turfier, E. D. Rhoades, L. H. Hamilton, and others responded to toasts. Mr. Davenport afeo made a neat little talk at the opening. It was the largest and best banquet ever held lu Rensselaer and everyone enjoyed themselves to the utmost.