Omaha daily bee., 1899-07-09
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A new and important fraternal order in
the state has been inaugurated. 1t Is the
knights Of the Khorassan, an adjunct to the
Pythians. At Lincoln last Thursday night
nearly 200 votaries of Al-Kadr met for the
purpose of being Introduced into the mys-
FERROUS presence of Mokana. For the I'M
initiated the statement simply means a
lodge Of the order of the Knights of the
Khorassan was instituted and 200 candidates,
or tyros, were initiated. 1t is the first 10 'ge
established in the state and to observe the
occasion suitably there was an elaborate
celebration, a street parade and an open
house. at the Pythian quarters being the
outside features.
Omaha will follow the capitol city's lead
by instituting the second lodge next Monday
evening. The name will be Moquaddem
temple, No. SO, and 200 tyros will be con-
Quoted across the scorching sands and plains
Of Nebraska to the fertile oasis of Omaha.
where they will be Toasted at the banquet
tables OF the Willard hotel. Prominent
members OF the knights Of Pythias from all
the cities and towns OF the state will be
present at the initiation ceremonies. Among
those who will respond to toasts at the ban
quet are: Judge Fawcett. ]. C. Root, DR.. L..
A. Merriam, Mayor Moores and J. w. Nc
Farland.
Many Masons belonging to lodges of the
city are making arrangements to Join the pill
grimage to Pixies Peak August 6, An active
interest is being taken in this unusual trip
and although plans Of the local lodges are
not fully completed a large number Of
Omaha Masons have signifed their intention
to journey TO Colorado.
This notable pilgrimage will become his
toric for many reasons. In one of the largest
theaters of Denver there will be a full rendi-
tion of the ritual, with settings and para
pbernalia said to be the most gorgeous and
complete in the annals of the order. 1t will
be unique also in that, in imitation of the
three ancient grand masters, there will be
deposited on the snow-capped summit OF
Pixies Peak treasures sacred to the craft and
on that spot a triangular tablet will be
erected to proclaim to future ages that the
mystic troweI has been wieldej there In the
service OF the order. The name OF each
craftsman and candidate will be included in
the deposit.
The national encampment Of the Union
Veterans union will be held this year at
Des Moines, beginning August % and lastlug
until all business Is transacted. Vicksburg
command OF Omaha will be represented by
the delegates who are chosen at the regular
HletliHst July To- ~ pay bue travelling tA-
penses of these delegates an entertainment
win be given the frst week in August.
Amcug the prominent men who will deliver
addresses at the Des Moines encampment
will be David Henderson. President McKin-
ley, Secretary Alger anJ a large number Of
army officers, Delegations will be in at
tendance from all the states of the south
and middle west, the total number Of yisi-
tors being expected to be as high as 1000.
A number OF the Ancient Order OF United
Workmen lodges OF the city OF Omaha have
decided to hold a Joint public installation OF
newly elected officers at Washington hall on
the evening Of July IL. About seventy Off
GERS Will be installed by the grand master
workman Of this jurisdiction. Addresses
will be made by Deputy Grand Master Work
man Van Dyke, Grand Master Workman
shultz AMI other well known members Of