The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-01-09

the brother who has served for the
term Just ended, as C. G., and have
elevated those whom you have chosen
to all the several high and responsible
positions. We trust the Almighty
Father will give them wisdom to prop
erly govern the lodge during their
term. You are doubtless satisfied with
your choice-we must be. We trust
trust that the term commenced will be
far brighter than the one just closed.
As your deputy grand chancellor I,
trust I will be pardoned for a few mo-
ments IT, refer to the origin, rise and
progress of the knights of Pythias:
The original meeting at which the
ritual OF the order was first presented
and the primary steps taken to estab-
lish it, was held in Washington city,
February Is, 1864. There were pres
emit on that occasion J. II. Rathbone
and six other gentlemen. Mr.. Rath-
bone stated that he had prepared a
ritual for a secret society, and strongly
urged its formation. An adjournment
then took place until February 10Th, at
which time Nj. Rathbonos produced
his ritual and a small bible. The w
gentlemen were obligated never to
reveal that which was about to be I'm
parted. The ritual was then made
known to those present. In April fol-
lowing a grand lodge was organized.
The supreme lodge. also organized in
Washington, was put into operation
August11, 1858. The order has gradu-
ally increased in strength from the day
Of its organization. and now numbers
over 10000 members. During 1873
over S75, 900 have been expended in
charitable purposes. With such a rec
ord for the early youth of the order,
what may we expect as its years devel-
op into a strong and sturdy manhood2
Trusting that no stain shall ever fall
upon its fair escutcheon, may we not
all be permitted to express the ardent
and sincere hope and wish, that its sys-
tenn OF organized charity and benevo-
lence may BIT, in truth and in fact, per-
petual?
THE BANQUET.
AT the close Of Deputy Grand Chan
cellor Fishers able address, the assem-
blage was invited to repair to the main
hall in McDaniels' new block, OH Eddy
street, and partake Of the supper which
had been prepared by T. A. CasweJl,
under the direction of the lodge COM
mittee chosen to manage the festivities.
a LEADER reporter repaired with the
throng to the banquet hall, where a
carefully prepared supper was found In
waiting.
WHO WERE PRESENT.
About n hundre ed and seventy-ive
persons were provided with seats at the
festive board. Among those present
we observed Hon. John W. Hoyt, gov
ernor of the territory; Hon. J.. W.
Fisher, chief justice supreme court;
Rev. W. H. Gillian, pastor of the Me-
thodist Episcopal church; Rev. c. M.
Sanders, pastor of the Congregational
church. Rev. @. .. Tillotson, rector of
st. Marks Episcopal church; Rev. J.
Y. Cowhick, of the Presbyterian and
Rev. W. M. Young, Of the Baptist
church; Hon. E. p. johnson. county
attorney; Col. E. p. Snow, collector of
internal revenue for Wyoming; the rep
resentatives of the Cheyenne LEApER
and Sun; ". G. Packard of the Greeley
Tribune, and others.
Rev. w. NJ. Young invoked the Di-
vine blessing upon the occasion, after
which the party partook Of the supper,
ToAsTs AND RESPONSES.
MI. John K. Jeffrey, as master Of
ceremonies, then announced the follow.
ing:
1.-The Supreme Lodge of the World;
K. Pr
This toast was responded to In a neat
and appropriate name by Deputy
Grand Chancellor Fisher.
"To the memory of H S. Reynolds,
late grand chancellor of Tennessee
Standing and in silence.
ITO the President of the United
States"
Responded to by Hon. j. W. Fisher
chief justice supreme court Wyoming.
ITO His Excellency, the Governor
Response by Hon. John W. Hoyt.
"The Ancient order of Free and Ac-
cepted Masons."
Response by Col. Z. P. Snow.
ITO the independent Order Of Odd
Fellows"
Response by E. W. Mann, esq.
"To the Independent Champions of
the Red Cross"
Response by Rev. W. II. Gillian.
ITO the Independent Order of Good
Templars."
Responded to by Rev. G. NJ. Sanders
ITO the Ladies-God Bless Them
Response by Hon. q. N. Potter.
sour Newly Installed Officers"
Responded to by John X. Jeffrey.
THE HOP.
The literary and oratorical exercises
having closed, a large number of those
present participated in the Terpsicho-
rean exercises, the festivities continuing
until after midnight. The music for the
dance was furnished by the excellent
band belonging to the Fifth cavalry.
CLOSING REMARKS.
The exercises. from their incipiency