The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11

P. @. Rowland A. Hazard Of Eureka Lodge.
p: c. Franklin p. T0mpk'ns of Oriental
F. {. John A. McQuade Of Webster Lodge.
P: C.. Charles +. Briggs of smithonian
Lodge, No. 2. 1.
/ would recommend that a committee of
| three be Appointed 10 prepare suitable reso-
| ~lutions OF respect for our departed brethren.
| aud that they submit their report TO the grand
kesper of records and seal at an early dafe
for.insertion in the printed proceedings OF
this convention.
Too much cannot be said relative 10 this.
the military Rank Of the order. In this
grand domain there has existed "A cordiality
between its membership, AID that of the
subordinate lodges. The various divisions
have WED with each other in doing what they
could toward advancing the interest OF tho
order. Accompanied by Colonel Joseph -:
Carpenter and star, they have performed
escort duty 20 the grand chancellor aud hoard
Of officers while making the round OF official
visitations, end have thus been the means OF
drawing the attention OF the community TO
our noble organization. In absence OF
any official intelligence regarding its
membership, "a 10 numbers, etc, 1
will not attempt 10 give any informa-
tiun at ttis time, bat l will state that. the
membership OF the various divisions Of the
u. r.. in this State IL composed Of true and
reliable Pytbian Knights. and they are always
found in their respective castle halls working
for the best interests of the order. AT this
time / would tender to the divisions OF the
uniform rank in this state my sincere thanks
for the many courtesies shown i'm the past:
also TO Colonel Carpenter and staff for the
support they nave given me during the year.
May the future Of tho uniform rank be one OF
The order of this domain IL greatly indebted
20 II. @. ". N. Sewell OF TUE NEWS. +. q.
Adna T. Howe of tbs sunday journal and
brother the G: =; Bragg RAJ gh 81 me 'se Su bayS L tent tha
brethren informed of TIE principal events
that have occurred in Pythian circles and
lodges. II il NV oninion that the order has
been greatly heaeftod by their efforts.
In regard to the rank, 1t may
be said that II is doing n noble work In offer
ing protection TO the widows and children OF
our deceased brethren.
Number of sections. 3
Number OF members. IL
Amount of endowment. ............ s2ls.oO.O
During the year 1885 the board OF control
have paid to the benei"iaries of deceased
member in this grand domain. the sum OF
$4,000.
Total death benefits paid in this grand do
main nv the rank since organiza'
tion. So, coo.
This Grand Lodge will he % years old on
the 18th OF the present month. and. as previ-
ously stated, a committee will present a re-
port thereon for your consideration.
Within the past 10 months, four of the orig
inal five lodges have completed 20 years OF an
honorable Pytbian existence. Tbree of these
lodges have celebrated the event by special
exercises OF a more or less elaborate nature.
Before our next annual convention several
more lodges will complete their 25sh year, and
i would recommend that all. so far as lies In
their power. mark the anniversaries by some
special observance. These anniversaries are
of more than ordinary interest. and the good
OF the order Is subserved By special recogni-
ton "a herein recommended.
Brothvrs-In a few brief hours i shall greet
my successor in the office of grand chancellor
and lay aside the jewel Of my office. i wish
to express TO you my deep sense or the high
honor you have bestowed upon me. 10 thank
You for the generous and kind support You
have given me In the discharge OF my duties.
and 20 assure you that, "a far as my ability
permitted me. ] have discharged those duties
without Partially. and to the best interests of
this great order. i would do injustice also To
the member OF the board of grand officers IL
/ did not express to them my sense OF obliga-
ton, for the ever courteous and ready assist
once they have rendered me-, and the invalu-
able aid and counsel / have received from the
grand keeper Of records and seal, william A.
Wilson. who has faithfully performed the
du les Of his office.
pythianism needs no commendation from
the lips Of man It's history IL written in the
deeds II benevolencs that have endeared IL to
the hearts and affections OF humanity. Let
each one OF you become In bis own life an OK.
amplsr of the great truths that Ii teaches.
REPORT OF THE KEEpER OF RECORDS
AND SEAL
i herewith present for your consideration
my report of the transactions OF this oti"e
permitted TO report that any new lodges nave
been instituted, but that the membership of
the order in this Grand Domain has been
diminished to a considerable extent by death
and suspension, / Gun assure you that there Is
no occasion OF any alarm regarding the well
fare of the order In this state. Under, the
supervision Of the officers lately installed.
there Is a hotter feeling pervading the mem
bersbip OF the various lodges. Increased in
terest Is being shown all along the line. and
nearly all are engaged IN the work of confer
ring the rank of knighthood and endeavoring
TO carry out the principle Of the order to the
best OF their ability. / belieys that we that
are assembled here to-day have a work TO per-
conventions encourage those that have charge
of the same. and be willing Wy our aid ana
counsel to assist them In their work.
In accordance with the resolution adopted
Mt the last session OF this Grand Lodge, ar
rangements were made end n telephone placed
in tho Grand Lodge oNice. 1t has proved To
be of service to a number OF the members OF
the order.
Or April IS, 1895. printed copies OF the re-
vised constitution OF :be Grand and suhor-
dinato lodges were forwarded 10 the members
of this lodge, and TO each subordinate lodge.
Circulars were forwarded 70 tho subordinate
lodges. warning them against certain frauds
that were using the order for their personal
benefit.
The revenue OF this Grand Lodge from tina
sale OF supplies was very small. as the demand
has been extremely limited,
sUsPENsIoN.
To those that have been actively engaged in
-Pythian work. thern IL no need 10 explsin the
cause OF the large number o: suspensions re-
ported. There were several reasons for IN.
hut I'm my opinion, the one that largely helped
tosbriDg about such action was that OF Article
NJ. Section :. of the Supreme Lodge coDstitu-
ton. Acting on the principles of our order.
and In the exercise of n fratprnal spirit, most
OF the subordinate lodges bad not taken action
upon those members That became one year On
arrears, during the three wears OF the great
depression of business. Efforts were made TO
induce the delinquent ones 10 enaesvor 20 pay
in something and Keen up thei- mpmbership.
STATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP.
Number OF lodges. Dec. 81 1904. ............ SO
Number of lodges, Dec. 81. 1876. ............ "a
-
4
Number Of members. Dec. 81. 1894 80. 1872
Initiated during 1896. ~ 2i4
Admitted ny card. ........... Is
- 900