The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-06-17
Knights Of Pythias Assemble In
CGur dAlene.
WORK OF THE SECOND SESSION.
Entertained By Keotensi Lodge, 10. T.
Grand Resolutions Adopted.

Inc business houses were gally decor
ated with the stars and stripes and
colors of the order in honor of the occa-
sion. The window of V. ". Sander &
Co. and that of j. III. Bethel attracted
more than ordinary attention by the
neat and appropriate manner in which
they were decorated.
The Grand Lodge convened at loI
a. m. Tuesday, with Grand Chancellor
j. ". Daniel in the chair. During the
day reports of officers were received.
the report of the grand chancellor being
very complete and showing the order to
! be IN prosperous condition, with many
new lodges organized during the year.
In the evening the visitors were es-
cor,ed 10 Fort Sherman TO witness dress
parade by the cavalry, mounted, the
troopers passing in review at walk. a
trot and finally al gailop. Immediately
thereafter the infantry fcll in for
/ parade. and the beautiful ceremony of
escort TO The coiors" WAS executed be-
fore dress parade occurred. A full
company Of 81 men, under Capt. Bubh.
acted as escort to the colors from the
commanding officers quarters to the
parade ground. This was followed by
dress parade, after which the uniformed
rank, Grand Lodge and kootenai lodge.
headed by the Fourth infantry band.
paraded the principal streets Then
followed reception at the pavilion.
consisting Of speeches and music by tie
band. Mayor Bristow on behalf of the
city heartily welcomed the visitors in
very appropriate manner. Senator Bur
gan. on the part of kootenai lodge. ex-
tended cordial greeting 10 the Gaand
Lodge and visiting members of the
order. His remarks were well received.
Grand Chancellor Daniel responded in
an extended speech. eulogizing tie citi- |
zens of CGlr d'Alene on their hospi- |
taiity and dwelling at length on Tie |
beauties OF nature with which we are
blessed. The band rendered excellent |
music during the proceedings. Grand |
Keeper of Records and Seal James II. !
Har.e presided at the reception.
Wednesday afternoon the visitors and |
a large number of citizens enjoyed an |
excursion 10 Beauty bay on barge !
propelled by the steamers Korwine and /
Volunteer, They did not land. owing /
TO the fact that the threatening clouds
began 70 pour ont their moisture and a
heavy wind set in. making it rather
uncomfortable, although the crowd was
good natured and accepted the situa-
iion without murmur. In lie evening
the local lodge entertained their visitors
right royalty. \ grand ball and supper.
attended 10y large number Of invited
guests, was given, the ball at the pavil-
ion and the supper in the Merriam
block. The pavilion was packed with a
merry tAroug OF dancers who enjoyed
themselves to sweet strains Of music br
tie Fourth infantry orchestra. Al mid
night they sat down 10 a magnificent
spread of edibies and deicacies. Many
compliments were passed upon the ex-
ccllence OF the supper. Dancing WAS
kept up until early morning. Ii WAS
most enjoyable affair and viii long be
pleasantly remembered by our visitors.
The following officers were elected:
Grand chancellor, ". ID. shepherd.
Wanluer: grand vice, II. L. SWIFT. Wal
lace: grand rre!ate. Peter Mahcr, Mont
pelicr; grand X. OF Il. and ;, James II.
llaur, tWur d'Aleue; grand N. at \.
Pat Gallagher. Pocate,lo; NJ. of T.. \.
". Post Rsthdrum: |, e., Thomas
Fitzsimmons, Ra,hdrum: q. C.. l.. VI.
May, Glen's Ferry; trustee, W. l.. Kin
near, Bcuner's Ferry; 5. H., {. II. Wall
yer, Post Fails.
The session closed Thursday evening
after passing the following resolutions:
WHEREAS This Grand Lodge has ex-
perienced the courteous and chiyalric
hospitality Of the Knights aud citizens l
of Cpur dAlene, the beautiful city of
the lakes. in an unusually generous and
persistent way, and our acknowledge
ment is therefore appropriate and time
ly: Therefore be 1t
ANH4NhAsNi quay w atANt al
our kind and generous hosts, the mem
berS of the second Grand Lodge of
Idaho, Knights of Tythias, shall take
with us pleasant memories of the many .
events of entertainment given for our
We most heartily thank the members .
of kootenai lodge, No. :, for providing ,
the use OF their castle hal and the many ,
other cnuftcsies extended. Also TO the /
officer of Fort sherman ;
for the special dress parade of the COM
ranies under his command. Also the ,
Hon. Frank Bristow and Hon. +. l.. {
Burgan for their addresses OF welcome. ,
the business men of C1ur d'Alene for {
pgofuse decorations Of their business K