Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-30
GRATITUDE OF PYTHIANs,


to expressing their thanks to the
quartet who furnished music during
the recent Illinois grand encamp.
ment here. adopted the following
resolutions:
The executive and reception COM
mittee of St. Paul lodge l07. and
Metropolitan lodge 474, Knights OF
Py:hias, OF Rock Island, Ill
deeply impressed by the unusually
favorable reception given the
Knights in attendance at the 27th
annual convention Of Knights of
Pythias, domain OF Illinois. October.
1896. deem it justly fitting and
proper to tender in behalf Of the
above named lodges. most sincere
thanks and grateful acknowledge
meut for the courtesy. hospitality.
civilities and amenities so gener-
ously proffered on every hand, and
which so largely and happily con-
tributed to the comfort, the pleasure
OF attendance, aud the entertainment
Of the grand officers and representa-
tives OF the grand lodge during the
convention.
1t was universally remarked that
on no other occasion WAS the CITY
ever more extensively or more taste
fally decorated, nor greater efforts
made to welcome and entertain
strangers and visitors; the assistance
and donations generously made to
promote this end, far exceeded the
expectations Of the committee; the
committee proudly acknowledges in
behalf Of the order tue indebtedness
OF the fraternity for these distin-
guished favors.
The procession which escorted the
grand officers to Harper's theatre,
which was occupied as grand lodge
hall for the time being, was both
beautiful in appearance and care
fully arranged, and we take pleasure
in specifying the elegant appearance
of Garfield division of Uniformed
Knights and other members of our
sister lodges of Davenport. Iowa.
With feelings of like satisfaction
We would also mention in terms OF
high commentator the officers ard
member of St. George lodge 2s,
Moline, ILL.,, whose presence IN the
procession with lodge banners and a
military band made them notably
conspicuous in the ranks, and whose
valuable assistance as mbers of
the reception committee is duly ac-
knowledged with many thanks.
The thanks OF the committee are
also eminently due and courteously
rendered to our sister lodges OF Port
Byron, Milan and Sherrard, for their
attendance and hearty cooperative
assistance in making the ceremonies
Of the occasion interesting and
worthy Of the high character Of
Knights Of Pythias.
To Col. Bufiington and his staff of
officers in charge Of the Rock Island
arsenal the committee would tender
their high regard and most respect
full consideration for the favor Of per-
mitting visit to the island, and for
m any facilities afforded us to view
the grounds. buildings and elegant
parks, all Of which are objects OF
special interest and delight to the
stranger and visitor; our friendly re-
ception and the pleasing incidents
of the visit will long be held in
kindly remembrance.
The ARGUS and Union OF this city,
aud the press generally OF Moline
and Davenport, have our hearty
thanks for their favorable notice of
the annual convention, and for their
liberality and enterprise in publish
ing go much OF our proceedings rs
are OF general interest to the pu Bile
1t is due to the dignity and de-
coram Of municipal authority TO
make honorable mention OF his hon.
or, Mayor Knox, and the city ccun-
Gil, for the welcome extended NY
them to the fraternity. and to their
graceful tender Of the freedom Of the
city; we also note with lively sensi-
bility the splendid decoration OF
Spencer square under the charge and
direction Of Park Commissioner Will
liam jackson; and as q distinguished
favor, we recognize the timely and
ehcient services Of F.. II. Plummer,
OF the C., X. l. 4 p. railway COM
pany in holding and timeing the spe-
cial train to make the visit to the
island.
Be 1t Resolved, That we highly
appreciate the generosity ard public
spirit Of our citizens generally, and
shall cherish in grateful remem-
brance the confidence and support
extended to the grand lodge. Knights
OF fythias, at the 9th annual con-
yention Of 1896, held in Rock Island.
III. By order Of committee Of St.
Paul lodge l07. and Metropolitan
lodge i74, X. P.
II. Z. CLEAvELAND. Chairman.
NJ. h. SExroE. Secretary.
The committees find there is q
small deficit in meeting their obliga-
tions incurred, but hope the pledges
not YET met to liquidate all accounts.
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