Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-08-07
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Reception Of the Grand Officers
Yesterday.

The Parade and Ceremonies ~
the Opera M0use-Pr0graname Of
Exercises-Etc.
The Knights Of Pythias had possession
of the town yesterday, and carried out q
gratifying programme. the occasion being
the first day Of the annual session OF the
Grand Lodge Of the State Of Nevada. Tn
number Of delegates in attendance is not
as large as was anticipated. 1t was ex-
pected that the Central Pacific would
charter q car to the Knights from Reno to
Palisade and return. and that . full car
would attend from the Western part Of the
State, but it was found impossible to make
the necessary arrangements, and in conse-
quence the attendance is not as large as it
would have been. The Grand Lodge con-
vened at 1890 A. NJ, and after organizing.
adjourned to take part in the programme
for the day. The procession was quite .
feature. The music, furnished by the
Union Guard Band, was excellent. Beatiic
Lodge No. z OF this place turned out in
force in full unit orm, acting as escort to
the Grand Lodge. The procession marched
down Main street as far as Cros-
san's corner, countermarching to the
Eureka Opera House, where an ex-
cellent programme had been arranged.
W. j. Smith, Past Chancellor Of Beatific
Lodge No. Z, had charge Of the ceremo-
nies, and they we're carried out in an
excellent manner. His address Of well
come to the Grand Chancellor and the visit
ing delegates was particularly fine. Grand
Chancellor r. B. Mitchell responded in a
short, but interesting speech, referring to
the hospitality and courteous treatment
received by him on the present as well as
other occasions by the members OF Beatific
Lodge. He also gave 9 brief synopsis OF
the Order during the past year, which
showed there had been . net gain IN men,
bership in the State of 101 members and
three new lodges, while the financial con-
dition Of the various lodges throughout
the State was excellent. there being be-
tween SIS, 600 and sic, 600 in the treasures
OF the subordinate lodges.
Geo. H. Morrison of Virginia was then
called for. He said the call was entirely
unexpected, but that he was very glad
they had called upon him, as he was de-
sirous Of having an opportunity to express
himself. He ~eulogized the Knights and
citizens OF Eureka as entertainers, paid a
handsome compliment to the chair and
declared the Union Guard Band furnished
the best music in the State.
Judge Huffaker was then introduced and
gave an entertaining description OF the or
ganization Of the Knights OF Pythias In
1864 and its subsequent growth, until now
lodges can be found in every State and Ter
ritory in the Union, and its membership
10 thousands. He ALEC spoke briefly of the
Endowment branch OF the Order, which
provides insurance for Knights at actual
cost and places q reliable life insurance OF
81 200, 5 1900 or $4,000 within the reach OF
all.
Miss Anna Reece, Mrs. J. 3. Gallagher
and j. Fl. Mundy, the choir, furnished
some excellent music and were heartily
applauded. Interspersed between the re-
marks and singing by the choir, the Union
Guard Band rendered several pieces in
their usual splendid style.
The attendance at the Opera House was
quite large. After the ceremonies were
over Beatific Lodge escorted the Grand
Lodge to their Castle Hall, where the
Lodge reassembled and proceeded with
business.
THE BANQUET.
A splendid and delicious spread was
made at the Parker House Restaurant by
Charley Fox, and the Knights and q few
guests sat down to enjoy it about 10
o'clock. Convivislity and good fellowship
reigned. Toasts were offered and respond
ed to as follows:
Beatifc Lodge No. 7. H. X. Mitchell;
Entertaining Committee, Robt. M. Bestty,
Esq Past Chancellors, @. c. Powning;
The Press, d. r. Sessions; Odd Fellowship,
W. j. Smith; Supreme Lodge, G. II. Nor
rison; Mining Resources OF Eureka
County. Gen. P. Z. Conner; The Bar, F.
W. Huffaker; To Visitors and Guests Of
the Order, W. ]. Penrose; Something In
difnite or the Band, H. B. Mckee; On
Public Schools, j. L. Bray; The Women
Of the State, Hon. ]. NJ. Dormer; The
Band. Jack Cardew; The Ladies, James
Murry; The Choir, S. M. Stenhouse;
Almost Anything, Prof. Hendy.
The lateness of the hour precludes US
from commenting on one Of the ~jolliest
and most humorous reunions it has ever
been our pleasure to attend.