The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-24
PYTHIAN FIELD DAY.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST pAer,

sno PAoooSsion escorted the Grand Chancel
ior and General Carnahan to the Preble
House and was dismissed.
In City Hall.
Gay and festive was the scene in City Hal
last evening The reception and ball was q
me success. A little after half-past seven
the procession, formed in the order of the
afternoon, marched down to the hall. In.
SIDE all was animation. The soldiers of the
Uniform Rank were seated In the body Of
the hall,and upon the stage were the distin
gulshed guests from other states, Colonel
Saoin and his staff, and others prominent In
the order. The rear of the stage was pretti
ly decorated with bunting and flags, in the
midst of which we're displayed X, of P. ban.
ners. The Lewiston Brigade Band played
selections while the audience gathered
Speeches of interest to the knights followed
although IL they had been fewer in number
it would have been appreciated by the ladies
and others who were longing for the dancing
to begin.
1, Il. Il. Roberts, chairman of the committee
presided, and welcomed the gathering with q
few pleasant words, then introducing Past
Grand Chancellor NJ. S. Gibson, who ex-
pressed warm greeting to all.
Colonel John Sabin was introduced. and
stated he was always glad to say word for
one of the most glorious orders ON the face
Of the earth, the Knights Of Pythias, ard the
Uniform Rank was the flower of the order.
An organization with such support and back
Ing was unexcelled About seven years ago
little band Of men In Lewiston resolved to
establish the Uniform Rank In Maine, and
after many struggles it had grown in strength
until In the afternoon of yesterday they had
turned out full regiment. The Uniform
Rank of Maine, although small, does not
know the definition of the word "discour-
aged" Their watchword is forward 70
Their ambition is to have In the State Of
Maine an organization the equal, il not the
peer Of any in New England.
Supreme Chancellor Geo. Il. Shaw was
warmly received. aud spoke ia an entertain
ing manner. he said that twenty.seyen
years ago little handful of men, imbued
with that spirit which reached its full deveI-
opment In the middle ages, and In the agon-
les Of international strife, met and organized
Washington lodge, No. 1, K. of p, and from
that small beginning has grown the beloved
order; and one evidence Of its popularity
was seen in the hundreds assembled In this
city today proud to be known as members
of the K of p. and Uniform Rank and also
American citizens. Side by side with the old
flag shall always float the tri-colored banner
of the order which Rathbun founded 1t was
one of the best signs of the times, the pres
ence of SO many ladies In the audience, and
he wanted to tell them that lodge was not
the grim m0u star snmQ haliavan Tho nrdor
has never ending mission to perform. ALI
must contribute their share to the develop.
ment of the work.
Grand Chancellor Fred <. Beane expressed
thanks for courtesies extended. 1t was an
honor to. represent an order composed of
5000 OF the best young men In the state, max
Ing up seventy-three lodges. All organiza-
tlons are founded upon brotherly love, and
1t pleased some one In the past to use the
story. Of Damon and Pythias as foundation
known. He extolled the seif-sacrifice of Da-
mon in saving the life of his friend, and
cited examples of just such undying friend
ship among brother Knights In recent times.
He urged the brethren to live up to the prin-
clpies OF the order, which are worthy of the
best endeavors and best work.
p. g. Chancellor Z. p. Chase spoke for SUBJ
ordinate lodges, and said the lessons taught
In them were doing much to bring about bet
ter charity and truer friendship between all
men: The lodges of Maine are true and loyal
and he hoped the membership of them would
be quadrupled. Put on garments of Pythian
enthusiasm and one and all do his full share
to extend to all mankind the glorious teach
ings of the order.
Past Chancellor L. =. bennett reviewed
the great success OF the order since its incep-
tion In 1864. So superior were its teachings
that 1t had prospered wonderfully. Poll
ttcians are treated to the sweet lullaby of the
SECOND degree when they 60 into the order.
Past Grand Chancellor Higgin of Massa-
chusetts congratulated his brother Knights
gramme OF the day and illustrated the work
ings OF the order by narrating recent hap
pening In the Bay State. where the care OF
Knights comfor.ed stricke 9:family.
Col. Mckinley of New Hampshire extend.
ed the greetings of his state.
Gen. Durand OF Connecticut related expe-
riences In the West, and how membership In
the order gave him much assistance.
Major General James r. Canadian was
most enthusiastically welcomed by cheers
lar as the order Is concerned there Is but one
country and one flag; points of the compass
are forgotten. He was proud of the Uni
form Rank: Some one called 1t ornamental
to the The, 4: Sf p, and 50 It was. Personal hon
bravery; 1t was fear of disgrace that urged
them to maintain their positions, and SO to
say the Uniform Rank was an ornamental
branch was true, not in derision. 1t is or
namental by putting into everyday life prin-
ciples which lead men to honorable acts.
Over $4,000 of the best men of the land
are members. The young men Of America
are looked to as the salvation of the land.
Loyalty to the flag is the great principle
which governs the Uniform Rank.
III an earnest man was crank, than there
were many thousands of them in the coun-
try, for all members of the order were most
earnest men. He then advised the members
as to conduct In the drill room.
The settees were then removed from the
prominent officials held reception on the
stage, following which came an order of IL
dances, which extended the festivities to an
early hour this morning. Sir Knight Cap
tain 4. G. Milliken was floor director, and
Sir Knight, Lieutenant E. A. Leavitt, Lieu.
Kyle, A. e. Corllss, A. L. Baston. K. G. Ro-
dick and o. p. Stanbon acted as aids.
Today's Celebration.
Today will be the field day OF the subordi-
nate lodges. The reception committee al
City Hall will be: Luther B. Roberts, m. S.
Gibson, Thomas Carey, George 81. Bailey
Col. Wesley g. Smith. Capt. E. G. Milliken
A. b. Brown. c. M. nlsley, Henry Evans, c
j. Mcdonald, 81. l.. Dodge. G. F. Bartlett.
The line will be formed OF Q a. M, Uniform
Rank on Federal street, right resting on
Monument square. Carriages on Congress
between Preble and Elm streets. Lodges on
Temple street, right on Federal street. Other
lodges on Federal street, right on Temple
street, At 10 o'clock the parade will start In
the following order:
FIRST DIVISION.
Drum Major.
Platoon OF Police.
Chief Marshal, <. s. Twitcheli.
AidS-Lymap w Hanson,I. L. Elder. II. G. Sar-