Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-25
Select Knights of America.

S. c. Kirker proved himself quite an orator
Thursday evening.
Grand Recorder Thomson has been SO busy
lie has gotten behind but promises to catch up
with his work soon.
Abe Weixelbarm, of Erie Legion No. 8.
Erie, Pa. has two new legions in Erie county
about ready to be instituted.
Will Griscom, of Bellevue Legion No. 81, has
Few superiors as marshal, and takes a deep
interest in the organization.
Grand Treasurer James NJ. Todd was in e1-
celient spirits Thursday evening" and did
himself proud in the capacity of usher.
P. G. C.. E. F. Seaman is a very happy man
indeed, caused by a visit of his estimable
daughter Mrs. Rush, who resides in Kansas
City,
Legion No. 10, has been appointed an aide for
the Jr Q. Z. a. NJ. parade. "Blondy" makes a
hne appearance on steed.
Past Commander ]. D. Anderson, of Evans
City Legion No. 81, provoked many smiles by
his stump speech at the entertainment. He
reports No. 81 as still alive and working nicely.
Past Commander John Clappie. of New Cas-
tie Legion No. 29. at New Castle, Pa, attended
the entertainment and repor that bis legion
Is making arrangements to have the First Reg
nent pay 1t visit and parade in their town.
General Meade Legion No. le had very en-
th0slasuc meeting Friday evening, on which
occasion it had three candidates. The officers
were assisted in the work By Grand Legion Off
1.
:, Il. IS and 90
Al meeting of the line officers held at the
central Hotel Wednesday evening last Charles
y Lewis was elected Colonel of the First Reci-
WAS elected Lieutenant Colonel. and P. G.
James Mckee was elected Major 1t is an
erhclent corps. and under Colonel Lewis lead
ershlp no fears for the prosperity of the organ
izaLlon need be entertained.
Past Grand Commander James A. Lindsey
City Clerk of Bradford, Pa, is in receipt of
many inquiries concerning the Grand Legion
session TO be held in tnat city. and from reports
tor the trip. They say they will walk rather
tRan get left, The pleasant time spent by this
body while in session there several years ago is
SUI fresh IN the minds of the boys hereabouts
VII" were fortunate enough to be present.
Deputy Grand Commander Benton Patterson.
asslsteo by members from Humboldt Legion
No. Il, General Meade Legion No. l9 and
Bellevue Legion No 81 installed the following
othcers OF Spartan Legion No. Z Monday even.
ing last: Past Commander. Wilson R. Hust;
Commander, Juhu J. O'Neill; Vice Com
Mander. James z. Flanagan; Recorder D. S.
6lnp.on: Recording Treasurer. ]. h. Robert
son; Treasurer, A. Mob. Taylor; Standard
Bearer, d. Z. O'Kain; Senior Page, c, L.
Hannah; Junior Page, George n. Minnemeyer;
Guard OF Legion, S. Z. Trout. The Deputy
exemplifieG the secret work and gave words Of
cheer, after which The visiting comrades in
dulced II speeches while the cigars were en-
joyed
ne musical ana literary entertainment given
under the auspices of the First Regiment.
Thursday evening, was certainly a great sue
cess. The talent was excellent in every respect
he recirations of Miss KITTY Hamm cannot be
PRAISED too highly, and those of Miss Rosalind
Forster completely captivated the audience
while Miss Kitty Fullerton sustained her record
in her 'Monnie Musk" Miss Carrie Terraut
tComTade joel was in excellent vnice. and her
slzEnG was highly praised. The Z. V. Lewis
Fc"a! d instrumental quartets, brought down
the house. which they always do, and were
eucoTed several times Stinehruner Smith and
Ramsey who are very popular. rendered some
excellent music upon the violin, guitar mando-
lin and banjo. One of the features of the
AFFAIR W IS the imposing of fines upon members
by the Colonel in his Usual humorous way
which pleased the audience wonderfully
Colonel Lewis was in one OF his happiest moods
anu rendered some Of his German and Irish
dialect recItauons in a pleasing manner The
regiment intends holding these entertainments
As often rs possible. and earnestly hopes they
may make as favorable an impression upop the
audience IN the future, as they have done in
the past The auulenee was a large and en-
thuslasJic one,