The Portland daily press., 1886-06-29
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAs.
Reception to Supreme Chancellor
Van vaIkenburg.
The Sail and Banquet in the After
noon.
Public Meeting at City Hall in the
Evening.

memorable by the Knights of Pythias of the
city and surrounding towns, who had ar
ranged reception beitting the distinguish
ed leader of the order. In the afternoon,
Mr.. Van Valkenberg was taken on a sail
down the bay in the steamer Emita. The
party numbered over one hundred, and
among those who were present were
Judge Henry G. Peabody, Seth L. Larrabee,
F. S. Waterhouse, j. W. Robinson, George
Libby, Elliot King, J. F. Chute, w. M. Nc
Donald, Stepen Marsh E. L. Dyer, A. F.
Moulton, H. W. Robinson, L. A. Gould, S.
G. Andrews, E. c. Harrington, S. T. Pickard,
Josiah Burleigh, A. F. Moulton, Wyer Green
DR.. I. A. Foster, DR.. B. B. Foster and many
others of Portland; Stephen Hinkley, F.
P. Johnson of Gorham; W. HI. Scott, A. j.
Chase, DR.. G. W. Foster, /. L. Elder, Steph-
en- Elder, G. H. Bailey, H B. Webb and Fred
Whitley of Deering; W. G. Smith of Old
Orchard; E. N. Jordan and J. H. Taylor,
Cape Elizabeth; VIM. M. Warren and A. E.
Andrews, of Cumberland Mills; A. B. Wins
low and G. B. Woodman, Saccarappa; and
Chas. F. Carr of Buxton.
The steamer with all her flags flung to the
breeze in honor of the event left the wharf
at quarter past two and steamed down the
bay by Cumberland Foreside, and then turn
ing sailed rapidly back between Peaks and
the Diamond islands up to where the ships
of the North Atlantic Squadron lay at
anchor. Here, Grand Keeper of Records
and Seal Chute bore an invitation to Cap
tain Boyd of the Tennessee to join the party
which the captain was unable to accept. The
Emita then proceeded to Cushing's island,
where NJ. S. Gibson was taken on board and
afterwards crossed the channel and landed
the party at Cape Cottage.
The sail was much enjoyed, perfect day
adding to the pleasure of the Knights. The
Supreme Chancellor was presented to the
members of the party by Mr.. Chute on board
the steamer.
At the Cape Cottage Landlord B. c. Gibson
had prepared an excellent banquet, which
was served at quarter to five. Sea air and
the tempting array of good things con-
tributed to make the appetites of the excur-
sionists most vigorous, and the attention
they bestowed upon the viands represented
upon the tasty menu cards was a compliment
to the cuisine of the Cottage
The post-prandial exercises, presided over
by Judge Peabody, were entertaining, not
withstanding the limited time.
S. G. Strout, Esq, was the first speaker,
and said that while not member of the
Order. he was in sympathy with its purposes
so far as known to him. He congratulated
the party upon having brought the Supreme
Chancellor to so beautiful spot on the coast
after the sail in the bay.
A eo;l +bo+ I, icba "a
could express all he felt in regard to the
Order, and alluded to the relation of its pur-
poses with those of the medical profession.
A. F. Moulton, Esq, spoke of the univer-
salty of the Order, which he said had been
suggested to him by this reception of the
Supreme Chancellor of the World.
Mr.. A. j. Chase referred to the love felt
for the order by its members as largely due
to the fact that it is an American institution.
Col E. G. Harrington said that he was
proud to represent this body of men and ex-
tended in behalf of every Knight little of
the courtesy they would be glad to extend
to Mr.. Van Valkenburg were his visit to be
a longer one.
S. c. Andrews, Esq, Mr.. J. A. Burleigh,
DR.. B. B. Foster and Elliott King, Esq, also
made remarks
Supreme Chancellor Van Valkenburg was
the last speaker and was greeted with ap-
plause. He said he had come to Maine to
keep a promise made to Mr.. Chute and
thanked the Knights for the courtesies
shown him. Abiding to the ovations which
had been rendered him over all the country,
Mr.. Van Valkenburg said he regarded it as
eli af1 1fxr 10 +ho off No MAJ
compliment to the man. The Knights of
Pythias, he said, are in accord with the
highest Christianity supplementing the work
of the churches. He mentioned the strength
of the order now numbering in this country
1S7, 900 men.
At the conclusion of the Supreme Chancel-
lor's remarks, the company again embarked
reaching the city at $780,
While at the Cottage the party was photo
graphed by Lamson.
The Evening Meeting.
The public meeting in City Hall in the eve
ming drew large audience, who were enter
tanned by Chandler's band, while down
stairs in the Mayors room, Mr.. Van Val
kenburg held an informal reception. At
about eight o'clock the company filed up
stairs and took seats upon the platform.
Among those on the platform were Judge
Nathan Cleaves, W. II. Looney, Esq, Gen.
Neal Dow, VIM. d. Little, Esq, Postmaster
Palmer, Capt. c. II. Chase, and large num-
Der of Knights of Pythias.
Judge Henry G. Peabody called the meet
ing to order, and introduced Col E. G. Far
rington, who, after speaking of Names po-
sition as second of the States in the Union
in the number of her citizens who are men,
bers of the Pythian order, introduced Hon.
J. A. Locke, who represented Gov Robie,
the governor being unable to attend in per-
son.
Mr.. Locke delivered short address, which
commanded close attention, and was receiv-
ed with applause. He spoke of the worlds
progress and push, and the liability to the
loss of fortune and health in the constant
change of the times. Thinking men are ask
ing today what can be done for The masses
who are in need Men have starved right in
this State because they would not ask for
aid, and it is in these cases that such associa-
tions as the Knights of Pythias come in to
do their good work.
Col Harrington said that Portland with
her 1900 Knights, is the leading city Of the
order in the country in proportion to .popula-