The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-05-25
KnIehts oil Pythias.


the secret societies.
knights of Pythias.
Washington Lodge No. 81 held its an
nual roll cali on Wednesday evening.
Over sixty OF the members were present.
After the business Of the lod ge was over
The members gathered around the altar
and vigorously sang the rallying gong.
Refreshments were then served the lob
ster salad being enjoyed by all present.
s. r., J. r. Kutan; 6. v. e., j. Ulrich;
p. e. G., f.. Badgley, and P. d. b. g. &C.,
w. NJ. Baldwin made short addresses
Ruthbone Lodge No. 10 held very I'M
teresting convention on Tuesday evening.
There was large attendance of visiting
brothers. The rank of knight was con-
ferred on fourteen esquires, and several
elected There will be no degrees con-
ferred at the next regular convention,
but business of Importance 10 every
member will come up.
Bay View Lodge No. 81, at its regular
convention Tuesday evening, received an
official visit from u. p. G. g. s. Van
Wart and staff The rank of esquire was
conferred. A large number of visiting
brethren were present. Those from
Grant aud Woodland Lodges predomin-
ated
Jersey City Lodge No. IS held a regular
convention ON Wednesday evening. 2.
G, Ellers and Prelate Hoffmeyer told the
members what they know about tides in
the Fast River. Prelate Ho1fmeyer prom
gsed the members to settle the tide ques-
lion at the next meeting. AT the conven-
ton on Wednesday evening next the SUI
prene chancellor general, Ward, and the
Grand Lodge officers will be present. A
good time is expected
Lincoln Lodge No. SO held very inter-
net m "a y QW
Remarks were made by Past Chancellors
Higgins Steup, Allen and others. Past
Chancellor Rappleyea in glowing terms
informed the members of his resolution
10 accompany Palestine Division to Mil
Yankee. He expects to start early in
June If the roads are passable
Grant Lodge No. SO held convention
On Thursday. The Committe on Memo
r5nI Services reported that everything
was arranged for the day. p. Z. Wilson
expects to see a good representation of
knights present.
= Woodland Lodge No. win shortly pay
3 return visit to St. Paufs Lodge, of New
ark, N. J.
Hudson Lodge No. 81 will hold regu-
lar convention on Tuesday evening next.
A full attendance is requested.
Cincinnatus Lodge No. 30 will hold its
regular convention tomorrow evening.
D. ID. @. c. John Tracy will be present.
with his personal staff
Covenant Lodge No. IS will receive
fraternal visit from Loyal Oak Lodge of
New York tomorrow evening.
Black Prince Division netted over $500
from their fair. The portrait OF General
Carnahan, the gift of Adjutant II. J.
THEM, was a Tie between Lieutenant
Hitchcock and Unity Division
Palestine Division No. / u. r. will
decorate the graves of their deceased
brothers in New York Bay Cemetery on
Memorial Day.
Major General Carnahan writes that
during the month of April he has received
applications for twenty-one new divis-
ions
The First Regiment U. r. X of p. of
New Jersey is making active preparations
to escort Supreme Chancellor General
William Ward 10 Milwaukee. The regi-
meDt consists Of twelve divisions with
membership of about five hundred
knights.
A mounted brigade of u. r. knights of
Pythia5 Will be one of the prominent
features of the parade of the uniformed
rank at the meeting of the Supreme
Lodge.
Divisions intending to participate in
the competitive drills should report by
letter to the major general on or before
.lune6. Each division will receive the
drill programme for study thirty DAYS be-
fore the Sth of July. Divisions will drill
by seniority. All divisions should SO
time their starting from their respective
arfnories that they shall reach Milwau-
kee not later than the night of July z
Ali divisions competing must consist of
three commissioned officers, sir knight
guard, sentinel and tweuty-four sir
knights in line. The revised tactics OF
1889 to be used.
The following resolutions will be pre-
scented TO the Supreme Lodge at its next
session. 1t viii affect the u. II. through
ont the entire country:-Resolved, That
when a Sir Knight becomes delinquent
to his division for non-payment of dues
such delinquency shall put him in bad
standing in his lodge, and shall deprive
him OF sick and other benefits during the
continuance of such delinquency. We
should be sorry to see the Supreme Lodge
enact any such law. The Uniform Rank
Is separate and distinct from the lodge
and should be so maintained.
Calanthe Assembly No 5, A, A. Young
Pythian Sisterhood, at its regular meet
ing on Friday evening received their sis
ter assemblies, Nonpareil No. 2, of New
York, and Lady Washington No 4, of
Greenpoint. Speaking and singing were
the order, and very pleasant evening
was passed. Refreshments were served,
and at u late hour the visitors departed,
well pleased with their visit to Calanthe
No. 5. There were present p c. Mrs II,
Levy, c. C. A. Goldberg V. G. Mrs. d.
harris, Miss L.. Davis ana others. of
Nonpareil No. 2; Prelate Mrs. Parker, NJ
of II. and s.; Mrs. Brodie, NJ or E.; Mes
DANES Morris, Hobbs. Burton and others,
OF Indy Washington No. 4.
No lodge entertainment is complete
without L. @. Higgons, of Lincoln, is on
its programme. He is one of the finest
soloists in the order.
G. @. u. Connect is fast getting down 60
racing weight, 240 lbs, for his coming
match with Brother John Stellings. He
says he is sure to win.
Lieutenant Brown, of Palestine, asks
the boys as personal favor not to address
him as DOC" while in Milwaukee.
Sir Knight Guard Higgons, like an old
soldier, has already began 70 pack his
knapsack for Milwaukee. In future
issue we will publish it's contents for the
benefit OF those who have never been
there.
G. c. Mead, of Rathbone, is one of the
finest working commanders In the dis
trict and should by all means be re-
elected to that position
Brothers Brinkerhoff, Earl and Schaid,
OF hathbone, are known as the Three
traces. They support the c. c. in fine
style
The brothers who seldom visit the lodge
room are generally those who complain
OF neglect when sick.
There Is more trus fraternity in IS bill
quietly handed to a brother in distress,
lhaA In twenty foolscap pages Of resolu-
tons OF sympathy. We nave frequently,
however heard of this Efud Of fraCarfiitv.