The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-09
PYTHIANS GOING TO ROME.
SAVANNAH KNIGHTS PREPARING
FOR THEIR GRAND LODGE.

Resides Twelve Delegates From the
seven Local Lodges, the Three
divisions of the Uniform Rank
VIII Also Attend-SavnnnRh's
Membership the Largest in GeOr-
.,ia-FinanciaI Condition of the
order GOOd-PrOgramme of the
Two Days Session.
The Knights of Pythias are making
/ preparations to attend the coming meet
/ ing of the grand lodge at Rome next
4 Tuesday There will be about twelve del
egates from the seven local lodges, and
the three divisions of the uniform rank,
which includes the Georgia. Teutonia and
Savannah companies, will also attend the
meeting 1t is expected the business of
the grand lodge will be interesting and
4 important.
Mr.. W. T. Leopold grand keeper of rec
ords and seals, wild be among the officers
from Savannah. Mr.. Leopold has been
4 busy several days making preparations,
/ and also getting his annual report in
shape, which will be an important docu-
ment. He expects the grand lodge will
discuss changes in the general law, and
4 particularly that fixing the per capita tax
to be paid to the grand lodge by the sub
ordinate bodies. While there will be a
general light for the reduction of eX-
penses, it will probably hinge on this tax,
as it seems to be in excess of what il
should be. 1t will not be surprising if
reduction Of 20 per cent. were made, leaV-
ing the tax 80 cents instead of a dollar,
Under the old law this tax was for less
than il is at present, on account of the
system then of Ievying il. Domains of
1900 members or under paid 800, whereas
they now pay $780, This move will likely
meet the approval of a majority of the
members and will be heartily supported
by them when it is brought up for consid-
/ erSt-on.
Another matter which it is understood
VIII come before the grand lodge is the
place of holding its meetings. The grand
4 lodge is al present migratory but it is
said to be the intention of some to have
Macon designated as the place for the
h future meetings, owing TO its central loca-
4 ton One of the reasons urged in support
of this is that it will save members attend
ing meetings of the grand lodge a good
deal of expense. Some insist that locating
the meetings al any one point is not the
best policy, however, and it is probable
4 the proposition will be thoroughly discuss
ed before any action is taken.
H The election of officers will be another
matter that will take considerable time,
and in which there is sure to be a great
deal of interest. The highest office, that
of grand chancellor, which was filled by
Mr.. Warren of Hawkinsville up to a few
II months ago, is vacant and will be the first
4 filled. The duties have been performed
since the resignation of Chancellor War
H rem by Vice Chancellor T. NJ Goodrum of
H Newman, who, it is said, stands a good
4 snow OF being moved up a NOTCH Milton
4 t. smith of Macon, the present grand
prelate is said to be an aspirant for the
4 Office of vice chancellor. The other Of
noes to be filed are grand preate, grand
4 keeper Of records and seal, grand master
OF exchequer, grand master-at-arms,
grand inner guard, grand outer guard and
one representative to the supreme lodge.
since the close of the war the order has
taken on very large mebership," said
Mr. Leopold This growth has been
largest in Savannah, Gainesville and Dali
'oh' where many members have been re-
celVed Savannah leads the state, its
membership being about 200, while Allan
Ia mas about 729 members. Not only has
there been an advance in the membership.
out the financial condition of the order is
equally satisfactory. My report to the
srahd lodge will show cash balance of
@'V00 1t is estimated the expenses of the
meeting will be about $3.50, but this will
sun leave neat balance in the treasury
ne total membership in the state is about
GN0"
Inc following programme has been ar
| Rome:
tuesday, May REORGANIZATION of grand
lodge $3.50 a. m.
Grand lodge formation, Masonic Temple.
i1.92 a. m, and escorted to court house
georgia Brigade Uniform Rank.
7'l'Fess Of welcome on behalf OF city of
i'p'1s' Hon. John j. Seay, Mayor.
r - poAse on behalf of grand lodge, Hon
L. NJ Goodrum, grand vice chancellor
Hotel IL LAM al riS'i ohs
- Doti .iAuous reception for the visiting
el '7"s at headquarters Armstrong To
no +l'''I lodge sessions, morning ana after
ON AZ sonic Temple
p. ~. 4Ai''is'fons Hotel to
p theatrical entertainment ot sroh,a,
~ a. O'clock :. m. Take cars TO Mob. |
iet Slies. ~ MOD
...l. stay, May 1L-GraTd lodge ses-
T,,,.. ''9'H'ns and afternoon, Masonic |
". .'.',on first brigade Uniform Rank.
u..'. le'op!e, $3.50 =. m.
of uniform rank insneet,on h,, |
C.-.i'..l Il. L. Harmon. p. m.
r, ''e ori} az Mob-ey Park
' concert at Armstrong Hotel |
~ '-I entertainment. aIo3.ey Park. !
n9n. ,-'''e Committee. ]. Kane. chair
p-,-i.-.@ Aleyerhardt secretary; ]. r. r
survivors, of the Alabama.