Richmond planet., 1894-04-14
OF PYTHIAS.
. niFision Charters a Special
2.-fhe state Grand Lodge
sts.-A Gorgeous Display OF
the Uniform Rank at Nor
folk.

K Vision, No. 1, Knights of
Pvt .vrbled at it's Castle Hall
OF Iar St., between 9Th and 7th |
Sts., Monday at p. NJ, in fatigue
unifo preparatory to leaving for
Nor attend the ninth annual SEES
sion ne State Grand Lodge.
Ro IONS Band accompanied the Di-
visi, , the depot and as the enthusing
stra Of the martial music floated up
ont Sr, the boys took the quick step
and eye soon at the depot where a
spec V'stibule car had been prepared
by y. s o.. authorities.
1t IS Indeed happy body of men.
The 9r'tyed enlivening airs previ-
ousf % departure of the train.
A. s. crowd had gathered aud
good ~ wsre waved TO those left be-
bind
In we're Sir Knight
''aEt~ Taylor and 81.
Jllard. J. III. Bowler,
Das 90 Aa,i. i.Wi0iaIo Noel, Jesse Scruggs,
Mars d, tsnrton, Gabriel Smith, John
Scott q. Richardson, Benz. Scott,
Robert NCosby, Walker johnson, John
Mitchel r.. Nathan Henderson, Daniel
Holms Augustus Taylor, John j. Bly,,
]. l.. 1ovings, Riley Moore, j. L.
Thom sch and Delegates Alexander
Brook James n. Stith, William Ellis,
Jr., g. 4. Branch, Fillmore Scott, Isaiah
Christ N, V. l. Gwalthmey and w. W.
MamF aud III. s. Keen of Danville.
Arr ing at Norfolk lodgings were se-
cured aud Tuesday morning at $40
o'clo Sli were at the opening session of
the S - srand Lodge.
Owing 70 the absence of the G. c.,
Vice Grand Chancellor Alexander Brooks
occur that position.
The pnorts from the various lodges
| shov that the organization was in a
| fine condition. 1t was decided that the
parsce should take place at d. IN. and
at tha hour the Eureka Division, No. L,
K. p. IF Richmond and National Divi-
sion, D. A of Norfolk, Sir Knight Capt.
\ Nj. ID. -ickens commanding assembled
Soon Hannibal Division, No. 4 OF
Portsu outh, Sir Knight Capt. James ii.
Brow commanding arrived and the line
| wVs formed, Chief Marshal Alex. Jones
New has there been such a Pythiar
display ia this state. Headed by Nor
folk Marine Band the principal streets
were psraded. Crowds thronged tn,
thoroughfares and complimentary re
marks were heard upon every hand.
Sir Knight ]. L. Taylor being senior il
term OF service commanded the battal
ion to the infinite satisfaction of all con
cernei He was in his glory and was a
much at ease as though he was simpl.
in command of the Division that b
knew so well.
Norfolk will long remember this mag
nificent display. Tuesday night n spler
did banquet was spread at Odd Fellow
II Hall, while the music and dancing TOO
place at Samaritan's Hail. most elC
quent sld fiowery address of welcom
was delivered by Rev. A. l. Gaines, th
, able pulpit-orator, pastor of st. John
A. III. +. Church.
Wiilitm M. Reid, ESQ. responding wit
well-chOsen remarks gave the history
|. Pythianism among colored people. L
, was enthusiastically applauded.
- s~.ccr wastfle finest of the kir
: We eva ssw.
Mr.. Fanry J. Jones, the caterer W,
, | maste', Of the situation and demonstra
: ed his .bility along this line. Mr.. Lew
/ Garre' was one OF the most capable a
!, sistaDts and we are under obligation
= y to him for favors bestowed.
The following is the Menu
- Oysters Select Oysters, Raw, Lift
= = neck CLAIMS.
. Cold Meats Saddle of Mutton, Sug
Cured Ham, Smoked Buffalo TongI
. | Spiced Corned Beef
Entrees Young Pig Roast, Sage
u Grstia, Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sau,
:. Relishes: Chicken Salad, German p
y tato Salad. Mixed Pickles.
- Desert: Baltimore Vanilla Ice Crea
af Pound Cake. Jelly Cake.
a Fruits: Baldwin Apple, Malaga Graz
=, Florida Oranges, Bananas, Raisil
= Nuts
:, Wines Roman Punch, Cheese, CigG
- - Sherry Wines, Crackers Tea. Coffee.
NORFOLK, VA, April 10, 1894
ls MORNING SESSION.
- The Grand Lodge of the State of '
~ ginia convened in its ninth annual s
"A sion at 1920 A. NJ, in the Castle II
~ OF Friendship Lodge, No. B.
Sir John Mitchell, Jr., was appoin
g as the acting Vice-grand Chancellor;
j. 7. Thompson was appointed act
g. NJ, Of A, Sir Noels as acting G.
Sir .Wns. Ellis, Jr., as G. o. G. 7
Grand Lodge proceeded to open in
form. The following delegates respo
ed John Mitchell, Jr., r G. Richards
Josiah Coleman, Alexander Jones, W.
II rs Ballentine, w. s. Repass, u. u. Ia
III Win Ellis, Jr., VIM. II. Pollard, jar
no T. Thompson, Casper Rowlett, W.
~ ManDs, Isaiah Christian, c. A. Bran
III j. Henry Stith, II. S. Keene, G. H. ID
eu is Sir r g. Richardson was appoin
SET retary to the G. X. of r and S.
ss WEDNESDAY, April IL, 1894.
ed The Grand Lodge met at $50 A.