For the good of the order it behooves me to say
That the supreme lodge of Pythians has set apart this day
As an annual thanksgiving in a religious way;
We must return thanks to God for his goodness.

We appreciate the fact and do not take it back,
That we make rapid growth and improve every year;
The joy and comfort of doing what is right
Overbalances sorrow and care, and today we are prosperous and happy.

This organization has something of which to boast,
It stands above all others this side of the coast,
For the support of its widows and orphans this lodge does the most
That I know, for I've tested its treasures.

Its laws are all right and right up to date,
But like all other good things it sometimes meets fate
In unlawful members, and they go on at such a rate
It almost takes a regiment to get them straight,

But our people are learning that law must be obeyed,
That they can no longer stand in the way;
They must be gotten rid of and go out to stay,
For this is for the good of the order.

Now, dear sisters, you must have minds of your own,
Not to let ignorant men lead you wrong,
And when you are ditched they will laugh and sing you a song,
" I'm sorry; you should have known better, "

But look at your law and be governed by that,
Be united as Calanthians and take a stand
That you will run your order without the help of a man;
Confide in each other — this is a good plan to have a creditable order.

Let us this coming year live as we should,
Each one endeavoring to make their word good,
And set a good example to those we may hood,
Then the courts will all grow and prosper.

As women of our race let us look up to God
For his blessings and trust in his word
And on our thanksgiving be of one accord,
And then we will be prosperous and happy.