The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-05-29

BRIEF HISTORY on THE ORDER.
The Order of Knights of Pythias origl.
mated In Washington, ID. c., FEBRUARY 10,
1854, by Justus II. RathbOne, Ito founder
AprllS, following, the Grand Lodge for
the District Of Columbia was formed,
and commenced the organization OF sub
ordinate lodges. Franklin Lodge, No. 2,
was Instituted under charter from the
Grand Lodge, April ~, 1864; Columbia
Lodge, May 10, and Potomac Lodge,
June 2 The institution OF Alexandria
lVa,) Mt, Vernon and Liberty Lodges fol-
lowed Ia quick succession.
February %, 1867, Excelsior Lodge,
No. |, was instituted In Philadelphia, fol-
lowed soon by Keystone LOdge--the
cradle of the order In Pennsylvania,
which Ia now the Banner State OF the
Order. In November, 1867, the Order
reached Maryland, and In December II
had extended TO New Jersey.
The beginning OF 1868 witnessed the
introduction Of the Knights OF PythiRs
In Delawarea Louisiana Jnne'0, 1858,
a convention OF delegates, appointed
from the states In which the order had
obtained Judgement, met nj Washing
ton, adopted Il constitution under which
the Supreme Lodge of the world was Or
ganized aud established aa the head OF
the Order on the llth OF August follow
Ing.
In May, 1868, Rathbone Lodge was Or
gnnl2ed In Now York city the lrat In
the Empire state. California, Nebraska,
West Virginia, Massachusetts, Connoc-
tlcnt, New Hampshire ana other New
England states, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,
Iowa, Kentucky. Missouri aud Kansas
followed In tho order above, finally crOa-
sing the ocean aud obtaining a fO0th0ld
In Great Britain,
THE ORDER IN ONO.
The lrst Lodge Of knights Of Pythias
in this state was instituted NJ Steuben-
Vile on March 22d, 1862 and named
Steuben Lodge Mol. Cincinnati Lodge
followed May 10 OF the same year. Buck
eye Lodge No. IL Of this city, was In
stalled In August 1869, and has NJ pres
ent 200 members.
The first session OF the Grand Lodge
OF Ohio was held at Columbus on Janu-
ary 10, 1870, Az this session 20 Lodges
were represented, G, l., Russell, Of Cleve.
land, presiding as Grand Chancellor,
To-day the number Of Lodges In the
State IL about 10, Thirty-lye new
Lodges have been instituted daring the
past year, dnd the increase OF MON or.
ship Ia over 1900. The total membership
OF the Order throughout the world TO
day Is about 100000, and II has Just
reached lts majority, this being the XXI
Pythlan Period, Based upon the old
story Of Damon and Pythias, II seeks to
lnculcate the worth and beauty OF such
friendship, and It's cardinal principles
are Friendship, Charity and Beneyo-
ltnce; It's notices and teachings, BE
Generous, Brave and True.
TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Canton 10 q scene Of bnstleand excite.
ment to-day, the second. aud most i'm.
portant one OF the great gathering OF the
knights Of Pythias here, The Influx Of
viaitors began ut m early hour this
morning, as trains OH all the railroads
commenced rolling In, bearing with
them the various divisions OF knights.
as well as hundreds Of delegates from
the different lodges OF the state, accom-
panied by large bodies OF excurslOnists,
No less than 5000 people arrived In the
city this morning, and the tide Of hu.
manity Is still pouring In. The bright,
clear skies Of yesterday, which promised
such favorable weather for the meeting,
became overcast with dark, threat.
ening clouds about 3 o'clock In the
afternoon, and along towards evening
the rain began pouring down In tor.
rents, making the outlook for fair
weather for the exercises and cere
monies OF the morrow n vory unfayOr.
able one. This morning was uShQred In
by dark skies, and the prospect for good
weather was aal0omy one. But about
o'clock things took on a more hopeful
aspect; the clouds gradually broke up
aud The bright sun showed hts face once
moro In somewhat reassurlng man
ner, promising at least a moderately do
cent day, which has ut noon grown Il
be all that could be desired In the shape
OF weather
Canton Division was out carly this
morning, performing escort duty, aG.
companied by the City and Grand Army
Bands, and as fast qs the Wis.
iting Knights arrived, they
were escorted by the DivlslOn
TO the headquarters OF the Entertaining
Committee In the east basement Of the
Court House, where they were registered
and assigned quarters. The following
general order was Issued this morning
In relation 10 the parade.
GENERAL ORDER, NO /.
Lodges and Divisions will report for
assignment at | p IN, sharp corner OF
West Tuscarawas aud Plum streets.
Divisions will form under order and
assignment OF the Grand Commander on
North Plum street, right resting on Tus.
carawas street. Lodges VIII form on
South Plum street, rights resting on
Tuscarawag street under order Of Balta.
lion commanders. Brigade VIII moye at
1,30 O'clock, sharp.
Pr, BUSH, Brigade Commander.
w. l., ALEXANDER, Chief OF staff.
Tho grand prize drill for visiting Dl.
ylslons will be held Immediately after
the parade, aud the complimentary ex.
cursion rendered tho visiting Knights
to Congress Lake will take place this
evening, the Arion Orchestra furnish
ing the music for the ball 10 DO given
there.
Tomorrow will be given up wholly
TO sightseeing aud other recreatlons BY
the Visiting Knights, and special OK.
curslon TO, and ball at Meyers Lake Will
be the chief feature of tho closing day
OF the meeting.
Below will be found complete nc
count Of the doiug0 OF to-day In detail:
The Grand Lodge opened is Fifteenth
Annual Session In Castle Hall, NJ 10 u.
M, with tho usual rituallstic core
monies, Grand Chancellor Richie pre-.
siding, Mayor Piero was introduced
and delivered the following address;
MAYOR pIERo's ADDRESS,
Members Of the Grand Lodge, Knights
OF pythias Of the State OF Ohio.
II Is my privilege and u privilege that
highly appreciate In the name Of our