, 1875-09-26
KNIGHTS OF PYTHtAS.


Mention was made some weeks ago Of the tenn
porsry suspension Of Gauntlet LODGE No. 4
owing to REASONS which at that time we're vague
~ hinted at; which course was being adopted b,
this as we'll as other lodges in this jur;sdicsion
for the purpose Of relieving its rants OF cer
tain class OF bad mateiial, which in the iofauc,
Of the Order bud been allowed to find it's way in
| The question OF how to proceed in this matte,
WAS given considerable consideration and, final
ly, by advice OF those best qualified to know, the
| above course of temporary suspension and relin-
gushing Of charter was adopted. In pursuance
thereof, some days ago, th,rty-six OF the former
| members Of Gauntlet Lodge petitioned the
Grand Chancellor for the reinstatement Of scid
| lodge, which being granted, Gauntlet Lodge,
| No. 4. Was instituted by Deputy Grand Chaucel.
1or William Forest On Thursday evening. Sept.
16. after which the following officers were olect-
ed, and afterwards installed BY the Deputy Grand
| Chancellor assisted by P G. Gardner, Of No.
50. and Knight Fisher, Of No. 8:
PC William L Mapuas.
v,C Horatto Thomas.
F., DR.. g. G. Somers.
i. Of F.. v. !. Edbrooke.
4. 4. and s.. J. ", r
II. at A., G. ". MEG
/. g.. Ed L. Half.
O. G.. Charles Studt
The Representative to the Grand Lodge is p G. E.
G. Race, with P. c. ]. ". Ackar1naa alternate.
The new lodge starts out with every appear
ance OF bright future, the temporary vacation
having had the effect OF holding over number
OF pesAions which are now coming in together.
Tho Order seems to be in dourishlng md
healthy condition THROUGHOUT tho West and
Northwest, and there seems to be q disposition
(as is stated by 8 member who has recently
travelled quite thoroughly through Indiana, Hi
nois, and alichisan) to bring, the o'dsr up to
cotitle it to be- while through the Southern
States. where lies its stronchold. there ia no ro-
1a1ati5n Of it's former popularity.
NEW DEPARTURES.
On accouut Of dissatisfaction with the present
presiding officer Of tho Grand Lodge Knights of
Pytbias. together with the assurance of the e.
r. and G. S OF the samo Orler, some ffty men
comprising the Oldest and best Of the Order, vol
unfairly withdrew from tho same and on FIJI
knights Of Pythias, independent and free from
the yoke Of the aforesaid Grand Lodee.
4 very pleasant time was had, and after the
Todqe vas oroanized and tha officers nst,]1oI
were initiated and passed the deeiees necessary
to maze them z. OF P. in good standing. and in
Jul knowledge of the working of the order.
After coliation spread BY one Of the best
city caterers, the party adjourned at about a.
M. feeiipr positive that by uert month thev
would have the first session Of their own Grand
Lodge and thus mike the departure from the
did Ina more comn|ete-
GRAND LODGE OF KENTUCKY.
The sixth annual session of tue Grand Lodge
of Kentucsy E. OF P. was held iu LouisyilIe. be-
ginning on Tuesday morning last. The differ
ent lodges IN the State were we'll representad.
and all the Grand Officers Taro in their seats.
At the afternoon session tha Grand Chanca1. |
lor submitted his report. which was A yarv nhle
document, showing the amount of work ner-
formed bv him during his term OF Office.
The Grand Keeper of Rscords and Seals TIM, |
read h1s report showing that the number 1T |
lodges in this jurisdiction was 36. ali in rood /
atnndino and c1vino Iha o,no,,,t ~ ~ono;.,t, 49,