The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-19

| lie than through this DedutlICI auo or
namantal branch Of the order. It Ger
tainIy has been much assistance to the
order in the past. and can and will be
of great benefit in the future.
ENDOWMENT RANK.
Calling the attention of the brother
knights to the endowment rank, II might
be well TO state that this is the only ben
eficial insurance department OF the
Knights OF Pythias. II is composed ex-
cIusively of members Of the order and
Is deserving OF the support Of each and
every knight.
II Is a Pythian duty incumbent upon
| all alike TO make provisions, safe and
certain. during lie for the support and
maintenance OF the loved ones dependent
upon him after he is called hence, and
no more safe and reliable way to do this
is presented than through membership
in this rank.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Recent legislation enacted by the su-
preme lodge, amending certain sections
| Of the supreme statutes. render il i'm
pera tive, As well as important 70 the uni
form and effective administration OF our
laws, that our grand statutes be so
amended as 10 conform thereto.
The sections OF the supreme statutes
referred >. as so amended, are as fol-
lows: Sections los, 81. PAT, 2SS, 271, 2l2.
273. 274. S92 and 397. Certain Of these
sections took effect at the time OF their
anenin mt. others a. diffrent times
since. as provided by the supreme lodge
/ at the time of their adoption, and all OF
them are Tow in full force and ERECT.
While SOME Of these amendments affect
but slightly the grand statutes on the
subjects referred TO therein, there are
| others, and parts Of cur grand statutes,
which are very materially changed, or
! added unto, SO az to make II necessary
for our grand statutes 20 be amended in
such parts and in manner so as TO MAXI
| Them conform to and harmonic with
the supreme statutes as amended.
To that end, I would recommend that
such discrepancies in the statutes be re-
ferred to the committee on judiciary,
and that il be instructed 10 make such
changes and amendments in our grand
statutes as are necessary 10 make them
conform with the supreme statutes. and
report me same to the grand lodge for
It's action.
am rnuch and favorably impressed
with the idea OF district meetings after
the plan adopted in the grand domain OF
Indiana, j. e. 20 divide our grand do
main into a convenient number Of dis
tricts. and providing for one meeting.
at least. in each distric, during the year
In tnat domain it is claimed that these
district meetings are beyond the expert
mental stage. They are 50 favorahly
impressed with their efficacy. as schools
20 stimulate and encourage the true Ply
THAN spirit, to disseminate a better
knowledge Of the laws Of our order. to
bring the brethren more closely togeth-
er, 70 give better opportunities for the
grand lodge officers to learn the wants
and needs OF subordinate lodges. TO en-
courage the old, 10 stimulate the young
members. in fact, give practical exenpli-
fication of our claims and teachings
Such meetings would also give to our
deputy grand chancellor an opportunity
TO compete with one another for the sue
cess Of such gatherings, and to strive TO
excel each, other in advancing the best
interests OF the order. and with their
faithful and untiring zeal and earnesT-
ness. aided by such grand officers as
would attend the meetings, make each
and every recurring gathering more sue
cessful than the one preceding. II is be-
lieved By number OF the brethren OF
this grand domain with whom I have |
corresponded on this subject. that these
district meetings would be largely a. |
tended. and increased zeal result from |
the fact that almost the entire MEM |
hership of the domain would be enabled |
during the year TO meet and exchange |
ideas on the various subjects affecting |
the welfare Of the order, and thus bring |
about a better and clearer understand |
ing of the needs of the order and more i
practical idea OF the duties OF true |
Py.hian.
CONCLUSION.
am not insensible TO the fact that
have Tot been equal 10 the task Of per
forming the duties necessarily attached
% the position of grand chancellor Of
this domain. with that degree Of Off
cheney and ability. that I intuitively feel
and know should be brought TO the place
as some recompense for the honors con-
ferred.
When took up the duties OF the office
70 which you SO graciously called me
on. year ago, I was deeply impressed
with the grave responsibilities growing
cut OF such high honor. and my heart
was filed with gratitude to you for your
manifestation Of confidence in placing
me in so exalted a position The SEN
t.menta stage of Pythianis-n is passed
Its principles are as old as time. and
might say-as enduring as eternity;
they are important. practical and beau
t.fui: they encble, educate. and inspire
the Pythian devotee with higher aims.
and more practical and useful citizen
ship; create stronger and more lasting
sympa :hies. and permanent friendships.
and as we'll perfect and develop social
and moral enjoyment and usefulness.
l have endeavorei TO perform my du-
ties impartially. and with justice 10 all.
and am persuaded that the judgment Of
the grand lodge and memers in this
Grand domain. will be tempered with a
liberal consideration OF any errors l
may have committed.
I know that the deliberations Of the
grand lodge cannot be otherwise than in
harmony with the spiri; Of true Pyih:an-
ism; conducive 10 the advancement OF
the material interests % the order. in all
tha; develops and iffuses 4 clearer W.
Outstanding and appreciation OF is ben
eficence. l; is the watch set over The
D. election and psrpetu.ty OF The order,
ana the good TIA, IL eHlulatss; its de-
crees are but for the encouragement o;
an upward and onward progress and !