St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-09-27

lodges and inspiring them with new
life, aside from the work of lending
helplHg hands TO new lodges. The head
quarters OF the grand lodge are at the
Windsor hotel. and number OF knights
OF the city called there during the inter
missions Yesterday and met the
grand representatives and members
OF the grant lodge in social way.
Supreme Representative Colgroye. of
Michigan; Supreme Vice Chancellor
Richie, OF Ohio; Fast Grand Chancellor
George and Grand Keeper of Records
and Seals Barry, of Wisconsin, are in
the city, and are taking interest in
watching the proceedings. Brig. Gen.
Mcdonald, Of Minneapolis. is minglIng
With tile rel reStnJativtS and members,
AMI doing what he can to keep up the
humorous side of the assembling of the
Knights.
LAST NIGHTS MEETING
The open NEE i y held last night at
pythlan hall tor the benefit OF the uni
io2med rank was largely attended, and
number OF speeches for the good of
the order were delivered Brig. Gen.
Frank ). Mcdonald, of Minneapolis,
presided at this meeting, and called on
several gentlemen 10 make addresses.
Walter b. Richie, supreme chancel-
lor Of Ohio, spoke for the benefit of the
uniformed rank. He maintained that
this rank IS the life of the order and
secures lis success. progress and growth.
The history of this rank was reviewed
briefly to demonstrate that where it is
strongest the grand lodge is the great
est. He advised against continuing
The agitation of giving the uniformed
rank representation in the grand iolge.
lie declared that this rank should be
independent "a higher rank - that
should not have its officers selected by
the grand lodge or the supreme lodge.
Speaking of the order. Mr.. Richie said
that the order of Knights OF Pythias
comes nearer to the hearts than any
other society, and that tine lessons of
friendship it teaches SUrpaSS those of
other orders.
l.. L. Colgrove, supreme representa-
tive of Michigan, said lie came here to
show his good will for the grand jurs-
dictlOn that has done SO much for him.
In speaking to the unifOI med rank he
alluded to the fact that he belongs to the
division that has twice secured TIL.
prize for drilling, and in case they
should nave 10 surrender the leadership
at Washington next year, be preferred
that the Minnesota division shall carry
Off the honor.
lie wants to see greater interest shown
IN the uniformed rank. and the time
come when the uniformed rank OF the
Knights of Pythias shall held the same
position that the Knights Templar hold
among the MaSOnS.
Mr.. Colgrove alluded to the friendship
and virtues practiced by the order. and
Appealed to the Knights to adhere to tie
teachings of the ORDER.
Dir. b. &. Merry, of Saltwater, spoke
bretiy,n favor of making changes in the
unifured rank. He believes in having two
or three degrees in the uniformed rank.
In speaking of the friendship of the
order he SAID he haG abundant proof
that the knights of Pythlas surpasS all
other organizations in social features.
l.. A. Hunt entertained the audience
with personal observations and with
suggestions for the good of the order.
The reunion today will open at $3.50 a.
III. and will be taken up with the re-
ports OF committees and considering
propositions TO amend the constitution.
The Pythian Pen, at one dollar year,
should be read by every K. of z. in the
Northwest. Subscribe for it and keep.
posted. Address 63 East Fifth street,
st. Paul, MINI.