The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-18
THEKNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
THE GRAND LODGES FIRST DAYS
SESSION

and the Ball Tonight
The Grand Lodge of the Knights of
Pythias began its annual session here yes
terday. The meeting is one Of the largest
ever held by the grand body OF the order in
Georgia. Delegates from hfty-six lodges
are here, besides the large number of uni
formed knights.
The parade was the feature Of the day.
At o'clock the uniformed divisions and
members OF the local lodges, numbering
about 1000 men. formed on Liberty street,
in front Of the De Soto. and escorted the
grand lodge To Odd Fellows and Castle
hall. The Regimental band and Middle.
tons cornet band furnished the music. Col
r. F. Harmon was In command, and he and
the other regimental officers, Lieut.. Col. J.
M. Hunnicutt Of Atlanta, Maj. John G.
Printup OF Rome, Surgeon T. E. Smith
of Augusta, Adjt MoHarrie of this
city and Quartermaster Julius Prayer of
Augusta were mounted, Sir Knights Fred
Schwarz OF Teutonia division and G. A.
Fleming of DuGuesclin acted as aids. and K.
C. Gleason and T. j. Davis acted as grand
marshals of the lodges. The uniform dtvts-
ions taking part were as follows:
Oglethorpe No. Of Brunswick, Capt. T.
Newman; 81 men.
Adolph Brandt No. s Of Atlanta, Capt,
w. H. Harrison; 80 men.
Augusta No. 9, Augusta, Capt. l. G.
Levy; 35 men.
Mason No. of Macon, Capt. Charles z.
Smith; 40 men.
DuGuesclin No. l. Capt. W. A. Walker;
As men.
Teutonia No. 3, Capt. John Juchter; 30
men.
Detachments from Atlanta Division No.
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Albany and Etowah No. IL Of Rome also
participated In the parade
The line Of march was down Bull street to
Broughton, to Drayton, to Bay, to Bull,
to Congress, to Jefferson, to Brought
ton, to State and thence to the
Odd Fellows hall. The parade was
a splendid display and the pretty evo-
march attracted and pleased the throngs OF
people who witnessed them along the route.
WELCOMED TO THE CITY.
After the grand lodge, officers and knights
fled into Odd Fellows nall Grand Chancel-
lor Leopold introduced Judge A. P. Adams,
who delivered the address of welcome. The
address was an eloquent display Of the
chaste and beautiful oratory for which
Judge Adams Is known 80 well. He spoke
as follows:
GRAND CHANCELLOR: My Brother knights of
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thousand loyal hearts when, in behalf of the
Knights OF Pythias OF Savannah, to the mem.
bers OF the grand lodge of Georgia, and to all
our visiting brethren and friends / bid glad
greeting and cordial welcome Surely, there is
no grasp of the hand that is warmer, there is no
beat OF the heart that is truer, there is no well
oyme that is purer and more earnest than that
with which the Pythian brother greets him
whom Pythian love and loyalty make the kins-
man OF his very soul
Brethren of the grand lodge. in the unselfish
lal.g - awAA-v -
We know that knightly courtesy will character
lie your deliberations, that high and chivalric
purposes will inspire your utterances and
prompt your conclusions. We know that the
honor and dignity and welfare Of our noble
order rest securely in your intelligent and pas
sionate attachment TO its great and glorious
principles.
In every period of mans history we observe
constant. and at times pathetic. endeavor
to rise above the clogs and dross and nfirmi-
ties of human nature, the selfish and degrading
influences of a material existence, to the higher
conceptions and loftier ideals and attributes
that belong TO a purer and more spiritual life.
In ages past the outgrowth and expression of
this tendency is found in the various orders OF
chivalry and knighthood. who. by prowess OF
arms and by valorous and martial Deeds main
tanned the principles, defended the truths. and
exemplihed the virtues which they proudly pro-
fessed.
But, brother knights. the age of physical
force has passed away. Physical prowess no
longer dominates and decides the strusg,es Of
truths and virtues are propaRated and en-
throned. and not so much through the bloody
fundamentally of war. as by the milder agen-
cies Of education and associated effort Verify,
the boast Of Rehelieu has been verified: The
pen is mightier than the sword" Verify, the
world seems fastening on 20 a realization Of
the poets dream sublime
"Then through the silence overhead
An angel with trumpet said:
"'Forevermore, torevermore.
The reign of violence is DER;
And like an iI Instrument that flingS
Its music OH another's strings,
The trumpet Of the angel cast
Upon the heavenly Tyre its blast
And on from sphere to sphere the words
Reechoed down the burning chords.
Forevermore, forevermore,
| The reign OF violence Is GER"
But, my brethren. full well we understand
that all these trappings, this pomp and cere-
mony constitute with US no idle and unmeau-
| ing pageant; they speak to us of living truths
| of practical duties, of cherished principles. If
| asked what these principles are we answer
| promptly and we answer proudly, the cultIva
| ton OF friendship, charity and benevolence the
practice and propagation Of all those manly
virtues that recognize the common origin and
/ destiny of man. and that seek to unite in the
bonds of q loving and eternal brotherhood all
| the sons and daughters OF men.
| Again, my brothers to each and every ono of
you bid fraternal and loving welcome May
| every pleasure wait upon your stay. May no
| untoward incident darken the brightness of a
| single moment. May each hour be fruitful in
| the present, with happiness unalloyed, and in
| the future with memories radiant. Welcome.
| my brothers. Welcome to our fair city, honored
| by your presence. Welcome to our homes
Welcome TO our hearts. They are yours They
| open to receive you. Enter and take possession.
THE PAST GRAND CHANCELLoR's REPLY.
Past Grand Chancellor D. B. Woodruff Of
Macon responded for the grand lodge and
visiting knights as follows:
| In responding to the welcome you have given
us to Savannah, through the eloquent gentle
| man who has just preceded me, ON but assure
| you, on behalf of all visiting delegates and the
| members of the grand lodge, that we appreci-
ate the sentiments OF greeting with which you
receive us, and thank you for the hospitality
| which you extend us.
Many times have we partaken of aud enjoyed
| the hospitality of Savannah. o hospitality we'll
| known not only to US, but throughout the state.
| We knew that while we were here dschargng
| the duties, the care Of which convened us, that
| your hearts and your homes would be thrown
open to us.
| courtesies and thank you for your hospitality
\ here in Savannah we left behind us those who
| were anxious for our safety and for our com
| fort. When word goes to them of the kindly
| manner in which we have been welcomed TO Sa-
| vannah they will have no further care for our
| welbelng while away-those loved ones well
| know that we are in kindly keeping.
trust that the Knights OF PythiaS may be
pardoned Tor the pride that they take in their
| order. Under their banners is nov enrolled
100000 men, banded together in fellowship and
| in brotherly affection. In the United States the