The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-01-17
the grand lodge entered, preceded by
g. NJ. at A., who took charge and
proceeded with the installation.

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g. NJ. at A., who took charge ane
proceeded with the installation.
Past Chancellor, Lee Mantle, per
formed the duties of his office in 81
cool, mastery and impressive
manner u to elicit most favorable
comment from the brethren present,
There was no noticeable flaw in the
ceremonies aud every officer proved
hims elf proficient in the duties per
formed. After the installation,
speeches were made by P. Il. G.
Kleinschmidt and DR.. Holmes. We
would reproduce them here but lack
of space forbids. The work was
beautifully done and will bear its fruit
In the most favorable impression 1t
made upon the vast audience who
witnessed 1t. Following is the list of
officers installed:
oswEao LODGE NO. 8.
P. c., w. w. Bennett; 9. G., J..
Carter Smith /; V. c., James Bryan
Prelate, ]. Ross CLARK K. of R. and
s, E. E. Ocolock ; NJ. of E., G. Fl.
Smith NJ. of F., Simon Jacobs; M.
J. vt A., Isaac Oettinger; J, G., }. 8.
Mellikin; o. G., J. c. E. B%eaupeurt.
DAMON LODGE NO. l..
L. e.. Marian Olbez; C. e., c. s.,
Shoemaker v. G., D. G. Fisher Prel.
ate, j. B. shaiky K. of +. and s.,
Geo. Paseos; NJ. of E., Geo. G. Fits
chen; NJ. of F., Frank w. Shoe
maker; NJ. A, A. n. Goder ; J. G.,
Sam. Argall
IvANHOE LODGE NO. 5.
P. C, J. A. Cannon; c. c., jos.
Norris: V. G, j. II. Menadue; P,
Simon Marks K. of r. and s., G.. E
F. buffet; NJ. of f., o. K. Lewis !;
M. of E c. B. Huffman ; NJ. at A.;
V. F. Huffman ; I. G., Jacob Hen
son (; O. g., Isaac Davis.
AFTERWARDS.
As soon as the installation was
over the vast throng Of ladies ana
gentlemen present prepared to enjoy
the ball.
The music, composed Of eleven of
Butte's best musicians, was perfect.
They performed many new pieces
for the benefit of those who were on
the floor, thus adding to the enjoy
ment.
Very nearly 800 tickets were sold,
AMI the Territory Of Montana prob
ably never witnessed a greater array
OF bright young beauty and true
manhood than was here presented.
Every member Of the committee was
present, and where the arrangements
and programme was so perfectly car
ried out, praise to any particular one
would he out of order.
The stranger Knights are loud In
expressions of kindness and due ap-
probation of the event, and our Butte
members may be proud indeed of the
signal ~ ,cess they attained in this,
the most Joyous, pleasing and social
affair eve witnessed in Montana.
PRESENTATION.
In honor of the organization of the
Grand Lodge. Mrs. c. B. Trowbridge,
through P. G., w. w. Bennett. pre-
sented Damoa No. l 3 beautiful hand
painted silk banner. in three colors.
The banner is regulation size, and
borde1ed with gold bullion fringe.
Running through the center is the
inscription, ;" In honor Of the organ
ization of the Grand Lodge Knights
Of Pythias of Montana"
Mrs. TrOwbridge surprised the
order by this magnificent present,
but was Unaware that more than one
lodge existed. Learning differently,
she has ordered two more banners
from the East, one each for Ivanhoe
No. S and Oswego No 9.
The presentation was made after
the supper, which was served at
Fisk's restaurant, and upon the re-
turn of the Knights to the Amphi-
theatre.