National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-18
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.

The Supreme Lodge ssssion-Arrival Of DIG
tinguiEhed Knights-The Order Of BUSH
ness.
The Supreme Lodge, Knights Of Pyt1ias, Will
assemble this morning at 10 O'Clock q; Sheas
(Association) hall, on Pennsylvania ayenus, De-
tween Sixth and Seventh streets, and will De
called to order by Supreme Chancellor S. ). Da-
Wis; after which the credentials Of Supreme rep
resentatives and Past Grand Ohancellors VIII pc
called for, to be followed by comforting Of lodge
rank, adoption of rules, presentation Of report Oh
Supreme officers and appointment Of STANDING
committees.
The following are the oHicers and representa-
tiTes, majority Of whom arrived last night'
OFFICERS.
2. Berry W. 5o s; e. s: s. P M 81
E., ]. b. Stumph, Ind; S. K. Of r. s., J. DOW
dali Ohio; S. M; at A. Latham, Vs. s. L MO- ",
q. H. Hodgson, W. Va; ). y. o., WIN. ii. MOy-
ston, Penn; S. P. woOdhOuse. Conn.
REPRESENTATIVES,.
District of CoIumbia-H. g. Divine, G. J. Z.
Powell. Pennsylvania-John StotZer, u. M
Blackburn, J. 7. Linton, J. w: Beeoe' new SSti
Jas. Whitehouse, q. W. Lindsay. Deia"9re-
E. B. Rice, ]. J. McMullen. New York-John
W. Root JEs Irwin; NiFgR9lasw o. SST5nE
J. R. Smith. ohio-E: T. Haines, I. Firestone.
6 henta &. BSot6. +. P. Dom. Ne6rasks-E 3.
French, J. W. Garter IndIana-S. p. Oyler, H.
H. Morrison. Massachusetts[R: L Spear, J; 5.
E. J. Lecch, A. AIthOt. New Hampshire
ID. E. Howard, J. 7. S. Libbey. Rhode
1slandmW d EastS1 H. H gT1E6
Missouri-W. H. H. Russell, q. D. Lucas. Wis
consin-L. W. Coe, J. A. Henshan. Minnesota
A. J. Meacham, B. G. Merry. North Carolina
h Reed, L. H. Roberts. Tennessee-A. Allison,
W. B. Thompson. Ontario, Canada-W. S. Nor
risoD, g. H. Mitchell. Alsbama-B. F. Ludwig,
NJ. L. L. Ernst. Maine-F. NJ. Laughton K.
Williams. Kansas-T. W. DeerIng, Z. L. Bart
let. Michigan-W. K. Bates, W. }. Long. Ne
yada-GeO. Gillson, 5. A. Goddard. TeIas-S.
p. Wright Aississippi-J. b. Brown, J. S.
There will be thirty-four grand jurisdictions
represented. The lodges Of the District were
busy last night completing the arrangements for
the reception of the Visiting lodges, and making
extensive preparations for their enjoyment. On
Tuesday evening a grand complimentary enter
taipment will be given at the Schuetzen park by
Reliance Lodge No. 10. A moonlight excursion
to Glymont will be given by the same on the
steamer Mary Washington, and several banquets
will also be given.
The procession will be under the command of
Grand Commander q. J. L. FoXwell, and Capt.
L. b. Cutler will act as executive officer.
The.Maryland Knight will number :, 900. There
will be ununiformed members from HagerstoHn,
Williamsport, Westminster, Relsterstown, Mt.
Washington, Woodbury., COckeysVille, Manches-
ter, Rockville, Port Deposit North East, Annap-
oils, Elkton, MechanicstOWn and Frederick.
Colonel S. S. Mills has been appointed chief
marshal of this delegation. His aides will be:
G. NJ. of f., W. S. Quigley; G. l; G., John L.
Harris; G. o. G., E. X. Mccain; p. c., VIM. n.
Byrne. No. n; Bro, s Greenwald No. /; P. C.'s,
Lewis Reitz, No. a; VIM. H. Kanne, No. -; Bro.
L. L. KrOuse, No. 80; p. C.'s, Q. E Thompson,
No. IS; &. Fred. Ruff, No. .; s. K. Edwards,
No. l9.
The uniform to be worn is the fatigue suit, con-
sistiug of cap baldric, sword and belt, gauntlets
or cuffs and gloves. The wearing Of the regula-
ton coat will not be enforced, and may be substi
tuted by a black frock coat. Black pants impera-
tive. Organizations will be permitted to wear
full dress If desirable and will not be confined to
the fatigue uniform.
They will make a short parade in Baltimore,
after which they will take the a. N. train for
Washington,