The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1894-09-08
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It, Friends.
Last Thursday evening marked a
period In the history Of the order in
this city that win long be referred to q
one OF the brightest spots upon the
Pythian shield OF honor. The dedica.
ton Of their new castle hall in the
Graney block was made the occasion OF
q fraternal gathering Of knights. not
only OF cGrr d'Alene, but Of Post Falls
and Rathdrum ~ well. Invitations
had been extended TO the sister lodges
and goodly number were present TO be
instructed anew, with their Cgur d..
Alene brethren, in the mysteries, and
solemn and impressive lessons of the
third. or rank Of knight. as exempli.
He'd upon two Esquires who had signi.
lied their willingness to pass through
the ordeal that would make them brave
aud valiant Knights better men and
better citizens II their future lives are
guided by the teachings of that chival-
ric order. In the teachings OF the or.
der there is tie that binds men togetb.
er In the bond Of fraternity stronger
than that of the common brotherhood of
man, and koOtenai lodge, No. 7, is do.
ing grand and noble work In extend
Ing that tie. In early spring the lodge
was scarcely able TO muster a quorum
for the the transaction of business; but
through the nntiring efforts of G. X.
OF X. and s.. James II. Harte, the pres
ent c. e., ably assisted by several other
faithful members. an interest was crea-
ted that still remains undated with
the result that from a membership Of
10 II was increased to 81.
After comforting the rank of knight
on two Esquires, Prof. L. r. Metgraye
stepped upon the rostrum and In neat
and appropriate address on behalf of
the members, presented Chancellor
Commander Harte with a set each of
solid silver coffee and tea spoons as a
slight token of their high appreciation
and esteem in which he was held and
OF his efforts to build up the order.
The presentation of these tokens was
complete surprise to Mr.. Harte who re-
piled briefly, thanking the members for
their kind remembrance and assuring
them Of his appreciation In most feel
ing manner. leaving no doubt as to the
bond OF friendship existing between
the presiding officer and his brother
knights. The lodge then proceeded
with routine business and closed In the
usual form.
II WAS approaching the hour OF mid
night when the Chancellor Commander
announced that the remainder Of the
evening would be passed AT the banquet
board. All present repaired TO the Sar.
aioga Chop House where they had a
pleasant time feasting on an elegant
spread Of cold meats, salads, melons,
cakes. pies. fruits and other delicacies,
including the usual accessories in liq-
uid form.
The genial Frank Bris.ow acted as
toast-master and his lis; proved quite
extensive, from which few of the
subjects are selected, ms follows:
ITO Our Visiting Brothers"
"ro Our Bachelor Knights
ITO the Prcss.-
TO the Grand Lodge OF Idaho
TO Panhandle Lodge No. i3.-
TO Post Falls Lodge No. Ia
TO the X. OF T. OF the United States. .
ITO Our Sister Fraternal Societies"
TO the L. 5. Army"
TO koo,enai Lodge. No. T."
TO the Common Free Schools OF
America"
The responses were made by various
members Of the order and werc approx.
rate TO the occasion, many Of them be-
ing polished up with wit and humor
that kept the crowd In happy frame
OF mind. The pleasures ended with
songs and the hes; Of good feeling pre-
vailing. Over 30 que SITS sat down "a
banquet.
Among the visiting Knights, Post
Falls was represented by the following:
Robert Morris, \. \. Tucker, Homer
Barber. Ira Price, John Barrett, ]. r.
White. Martin Coleman, Albert Smith
and q. +. Warren. Rathdrum by +. O.
IIill. Henry Melder, Robert S. Bragaw,
I " Peters John RnssclI Than q