The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1890-12-14
knights 0F PYTHIAs.

commander was j. w. Orr, VINO mas
trained in other schools OF the same
character as he was a shining light In
several other secret orders in this city.
He was p practical guardian and the in
tant grew and hourished. a vigorous
youth and now at maturity sturdy
band and one of the strongest In every
respect that is good in the State OF New
Jersey. SINCE It's organization it has re-
ceived into its fold over 200 members. Its
membership now is $50 and OF these
thirty-two, over one-sixth of the total
number, have passed from chair to chair
and are distinguished as past chancellors.
One of its members, j. wilson Cochran.
filled with entire satisfaction the office Of
Grand Chancellor, the highest honor that
can be conferred in the order III New
Jersey. He occupied the chair III
the fifth year of the existence of the
Grand Lodge. 1t has talented orators
and No 10 has been heard at every impor-
tant council Wednesday evening was
the twenty second anniversary of the for
nation OF this lodge, and its Committee
of Arrangements, p. C.ss Ralph DonaJh,
Fred Schroeder, and Brothers Bernstein,
Zimmerlee, Wenner, Lee and Mills de-
cided to celebrate its birthday III style
that had not been equalled IN its history.
On the adjournment of the lodge, by in
vitation OF Chairman Ralph Donath, the
members and their friends proceeded to
Teutonia Hall, where mine host, Tony
had laid covers for 200 brothers. The hall
presented q pretty appearance, decorated
as it was with bunting and banners, and
tine tables fairly groaned und er the weight
OF the good things. The handsome and
witty chairman was seated at the head of
the table. On his right WAS placed g. 4.
of r. and S. Leslie S. Menger, and GA his
left Grand Prelate Charles w. Kilbourn.
At a signal from the chair man, aud after
blessing had been asked by brother of
good things commenced. and for a time
nothing but the roar OF the battle could
be heard. When the contest was over
the chairman introduced the Monde
script Glee Club.
Brothers Mcdonald, Kent and Lee and
Mr. Refill, who COVE gIee, Down in
the Corn Field" in manner that called
forth deserved applause, after which G.
c., r. Mcdonald. gave a humorous rsci-
tatlon, which was followed by Brother
Lee, who sang. with All Her Faults l
Love Her STILL" Song by G. Soloman;
Duet, 1.-The Minute Gun at Sea-" by
by Brothers Kent and Lee Songs,
Learning McFadden to Dance and
s'Casey's Flats, by Mr.. Rehill. which
were well received. p. c.. Ross TiIden,
in u few pleasing remarks. presented In
behalf of the lodge Past Chancellors
+. Schroeder and E. r. Vessels,
all of whom received the gifts in
careful manner Remarks were made
on the good of the order by G. p. G. w.
Kilburn. G. k of Il. and S. l.. Menger,
G. |. G. W. Malcolm, p. G. Douglass, of
Fabiola Lodge; p. C.s Tilden, Vessels.
Lane and Berrian and others. Seated at
the festal board were seen G. p q. w.
Kilburn, of New Brunswick; G. K. of r.
and .. L. Menger, of Paterson; G. l. q.
w Malcolm, of Passaic; p. c. Douglass,
of Fabeola; P. C.s Tilden. Vessels,
Donath, Mcdonald. Butter, Schroeder.
Soloman, Kent and Brennan. of Jersey
City Lodge; p. G. Lane. OF Clncinnatus;
p. z. Berrian. of Lincoln; Brothers Lee,
WisserJ and others, of JERSEY City; Cnler
Engineer II. Farrier, Assistant Chief j.
Denmead, M. Fiuk, S. Holmes and a
delegation from Benevolent Lodge, of
Passaie. Letter of regret were read
from r. c. DE Witt, G. Bolton, p. S. G.
William Ward, S. R. J. r. Kutan and
others.
Rathbone Lodge No. 10 held the most
interesting convention OF the term on
Tuesday evening Eight pages were ad-
vanced to the rank of squire, and will be
raised to the rank of knight at the next
convention. 1t was the largest turn out or
| visitors that 1t has ever been the pleasure
| of the lodge to entertain. The lodge was
surprised by visit from G. g. De Witt
| g. Bolton, who gave a very entertaining
account of the state of the order through
l Out Juc ogfbc, anu WHO SARFtSS gu ullQS6lI
! we'll pleased with the attend ance at the
meetings of Rathbone Lodge At The
Dext convention the rank of Knight Will
| be conferred, and nominations for officers
viii be made. In good and welfare,
| pleasing remarks were made by G.. G. De
| Witt, G. Bolton. q. X. of r. and s., l..
| Menger; ID. ID. G. Bolton, g. K. OF r. and
S. Van Wart, T. d. d. G. Z. +. Shandley,
! Z. T. j. Reinhart, Brother Van Antwerp
and othess. This lodge has now mem
bership of about 49, aud will reach the
TO mark before The meeting of the
Grand Lodge.
Lincoln Lodge No. SO held its regular
convention on Thursday evening. There
was lair attendance Of members. An
| invitation was received from Calanthe
/ Assembly, Pythian Sisterhood, to attend
| It's puollc installation Of officers on jan
uary z The Sick Benefit Association,
| Whlch was formed on September 4, paid
its first benefit TO Brother J. Souies, who
is very Ill at his residence. The member
| ship OF the association is now about
seventy members. The bylaws are
ready Tor distribution aud members can
obtain them from the secretary, p. c. j.
g. Berrian, at any lodge meeting. Nomin-
atoms for officers viii be made at the
next convention. Remarks We're nude
IN good and welfare by a delegation
from the q. A. r.; Brothers j. Locke, Pat
terson, Hail and Mulyanie, OF Rathbone
1ouSe, DrOlner PatLefson, OF New YORK
Lodge, and 7. C.s Allen. Steup. Lynch,
Point Pelloth aud Berrian. of Lin
coin. Brother Hall, of Rath-
bone, rendered in fine style an old
army song, Low Lanus Low" which
was received with much applause. p. q.
v. dlggons, OF Lincoln, sang Wrecked"
with great effect. Paiestine's QuarIette
gave some very fine vocal seleclions and
FLof. Gleim presided at the organ.
hancock Lodge No ia had we'll at
TENDED convention Friday evening. The
rank OF page WAS conferred on two
strangers and the rank of esquire on one
page. AT the next convention the rank
OF knight Will be conferred X. OF r. and
=, T. n. Richards. has the sympathy of
the order In the loss OF his son, who was
killed on Thursday evening aC the Coles
street crossing OF the r. II. r. The PER-
cehta0e or attendance at the conventions
OF tnls lodge compares favoraDly with
any lodge IN the district, and when the
ainplliled has been adopted, the G.. 9. will
nave tne satisfaction OF seeing every seat
III the lodge room occupied.
CrHht Lodge No. 50 conferred the rank
VI esquire on two pages at the eonven-
ton on thursday evening. There was
Iaif hllendance of members, and q
= ieasanL nonr WAS spent III good and wei
care, Nominations for officers will bt
iintlde ~ the next convention on Thurs
day evening.
Woodland Lodge NJ. held short
convention on Frilay evening. There
was large attendauce ID ID. g. O..
Stephen Van Wsrt paid tie lodge II visit