Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-22
F. G. B.
Preparations Of Trinity Lodge for En-
PERTAINING the Texas Knights
cf Pythias.
Dust, Drouth and Dependency Reign
and Still It Raineth Not Recourse
70 st. Louis-2

Knights Of Pytbias is more rapidly
Increasing in this state than is
any Of the many other secret soci-
cites. 10 Is doubtless true that
more young men are recruited to the
ranks Of this friendly body than in all
OF the others. The comparative youth
OF the order ~ was established in
1867 has not as yet admitted OF any
having grown grey In the perform
ance Of the friendly, charitable and
benevolent acts required OF
true Knights; but there are
In the ranks some who
are OF maturer years. And their
whitening locks add honor and luster
to the cause.
As one might imagine, the possess
sion of much young blood gives Inn
petus. vim and life To the organization
A spirit Of commendable pride leads
the Pythians 10 earneetness OF purpose
In illustrating the great principles OF
their order.
Nowhere in Texas are these princi-
piles better evidenced than In Trinity
lodge No. OF Gainesville; nowhere
Is there more enthusiasm In their
work, more knightly courtesy in their
contact with their comrades nor Drawer
men in the defence of truth. Having
great faith in the good Of their order
they seek to be an ornament to IL and
are cautious in doing aught that would
reflect discredit upon their good name.
With this lodge the grand lodge Of
the state meets next April Antici-
pating the needs of that time new
iodRe-Foonls have been built for them,
and in few days these rooms will be
completed and possession taken. Their
new Castle Hall is the third
story OF plain but
neat and substantial building.
The room measures fifty by
ninety feet with numerous windows
unobstructed in any direction. Down
the center OF this large hall row Of
graceful iron pillars reach 10 the cell
ing. Around the four sides is raised
platform broken at the proper places
by the several stations of the officers,
The immense eXpanse OF floor
will be elegantly carpeted, an order
now being executed in New York.
Chairsof costly pattern and upholstery
will be at the four stations. Around
the platform two hundred chairs will
seat the members. Sixteen gas jets
from eight handsome chandeliers will
illuminate the hall. The altar will oc-
cupy its place and everywhere that
paint and gliding eau be tastefully
used will the emblems and ornaments
be emblazOned The familiar and
suggestive cOlors OF the order will
complete the decorations. Appropriate
arnOry, anterooms, etc, are con-
veniently provided.
Trinity lodge was organized several
years ago and it's membership now
numbers i25. It's growth has been
healthy, and socially no lodge
stands higher. Presiding over
this IL probably the youngest chancel'
Tor commander in the state. The deer
interest In the work taken by Sir
Knight w. II. Kay resulted in his ele-
walton to his high position. Col. Kay
lisa very Adonis In his stately appear.
ance; he Is of marked individuality
and deservedly popular. The colone
is a full-blooded South Carolina col
onel, from "before the wah, sir,h anC
his age is twenty-four.
Past Chancellor John II. Walker Is
jovial blonde and with dignity bear
his honors thick upon him. for he il
also grand prelate of the state. CitI
Attorney w. l.. Blanton fills witt
grace the chair of vlce-chancellOr
Prudent aud cautious Away
and at all times friendly Il
the fair sex, this Sir Knight has b,
his great chivalry won n lovely lad.
fair and on October he will prove hi
brave spirit by launching upon the sc
of matrimony; he takes this leap n
Illinois.
"You would readily know our pre-
ate,n said knight, "by his splendi,
bearing and sorrel name. Judge Il
10 10
or 'mustang3 he's a sorrel.n And
need not hint at the Judge being Gale
one OF the finest looking men in TN
state.
The tall, social figure of Master {
fxchequer John l.. simpson add
dignity TO his office, aud he has
knightly reputation for devotion TO til
fair sex; after them, good horse. Th
painstaking Theo Schausell as maste
of finance Is fully appreciated by hi
brother knights and the order has u
moro faithful member.
The matters of great moment al
carefully noted down 10y George i
Edwards, X. OF II. and s He Is sal
TO fairly "wRlizn through his worl
and bears himself bravely in protee
ing the fair ladies when alta ball. rhi
modest brunette, Master at Arms "
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careful grace and prompt obedience
his example Is such that none nee
fear to follow. Squire IL. S, Holma
Is watchiul inner guard ever read
to lend friendly ear to all appeal
Outer Guard II. b Howeth hangs b
banner on the outer wall and b
welcome past his post is us pleasant I
himself
Such, briefly, are the officers of th
lodge. The care exercised throughoI
in admitting candidates has had |
fruitlon In bringing together a bod
of men for the best of pu
poses, who are what the tene
OF their order would hR'
them TO be. They honor their eau
and are ever ready 10 meet all in
spirit of Il. c. b.
The members of the grand lod,
may we'll felieitate themselves upo