The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-28

Representatives to That Body Are
Instructed to Work for Such Rec
OgnftiOn New Officers Were
Business of the Session Cleared
Up-Tyiu Meet Next in minneapolis
Minnesota at least favors the recogni-
ton of the Rathbone Sisters by the su-
preme Fythian. An organization some
what similar, known as the ''Sistarhood,"
which exists in other states, has sought
similar recognition, and both orders have
teen refused invariably. Indeed, there
was revisi) of the ritual in the Kansas
City session of the supreme lodge of X.
Z. in 1872, and the change made it i'm
possible for Il knight to belong to the
Pythian Sisters, or any organization
bearing any part of the name of this Or
der. This contingency was all that was
necessary to create a new ruling, and
Pythian Sisters became Rathbone Sisters,
complimenting III the name of Justus R.
Rathbone, founder of the knights of Ply
thias.
The 'Sisterhood' does not limit it's
qualifications for membership to relatives
OF knights, but accepts outsiders, and
the knights have refused to recognize
either body as long as the rivalry is so
keen.
At the session of the Minnesota grand
fodge yesterday, however, the supreme
representatives were instructed to sup
port, and, If necessary, introduce Iegisla-
ton for the recognition of the Rathbone
Sisters as an auxiliary order.
An amendment to the bylaws of the
order was adopted which allows one rep
resentative at large to each subordinate
lodge and one to each 100 members. The
amendment removes the restriction placed
upon the delegates to the grand lodge,
and allows a representation on q mem
bershlp basis
The supreme representatives were in
structed to introduce legislation in the
supreme lodge permitting knights to at
tend grand lodge conventions. A report
was submitted by George w. Roger, of
the committee on fraternal correspond
ence, embracing an exhaustive review of
the official proceedings of the grand do
main. A resolution of thanks 10 Mayor
kiefer and Gov. Lind for the courtesies
extended during the session was PASSED
The proposition to change the time of
the annual meeting from September to
February was voted down by a good ma
jority.
There was considerable discussion of
the proposed cipher ritual, resulting in
the delegates to the supreme lodge be-
ing instructed to use their efforts 70 Sc
cure the adoption of the departure by
the supreme Pythian body. -
Tho nrat heriOo, favored fha ra611o+iOn
of the number Of members of the SUI
preme tribunal from five to three, and
instructed supreme delegates to bring
the matter before the supreme lodge.
Grier NJ. Orr presented a paper upon
the organization of the order in Mime
sofa, which, after being read, was placed
on file with the keeper Of records and
seals for use and information of mem
bers.
The appropriation budget was passed
as follows Mileage and per diem Of
members. $500; printing the official rec
ord of proceedings, $3.50; expense Of grand
chancellor, $500; expense Of grand keeper
of record and seals, $500; salary of grand
chancellor, $500; salary of grand keeper
of records and seals, 81 800; salary grand
exchequer, 5000; to supreme lodge as per
capita tax, $3.50; contingent fund, $500;
ianitor, SIC. a balance of 1900 in the
general fund was ordered transferred to
the grand trustee. The per capita tax
for next year was fixed at so cents. Fiji
teen dollars were voted to the Rathbone
monument fund.
A proposal was made to reduce the per
diem of delegates from $3.50 to 81, and
was laid over until next year. The grand
chancellor was instructed to 'apportion
to the officers the different sections of
the state most convenient to them as
overseers New charters were granted
the following new lodges: Buffalo, Isl;
Kasota, 1j2; Pelican Rapids, 153; Fair
mont, 15l; Argyle, 155. The installation
of officers was conducted by Past Grand
Chancellor StrattOn, of Minneapolis; j.
c. Henning, of saltwater, and 5. 81. FORE
man, of st. Paul.
By the election of A. J. Stobbart as
grand chancellor the Office of grand vice
chancellor was left open to a new man.
Three were named for the place: Harry
4. Ham. of Duluth; Arberry, Of Duluth,
and Dan f. Hickey, of Hibbtng.
No choice was reached on the first bal
lot, as a two-thirds vote is required to
elect.
The second baEot resulted in favor OF
Mr.. Hickey, the Duluth people being
divided house, and consequently failed to
get anything.
Richard ]. Angus, of Fergus Falls,
was the choice for grand prelate. During
the past year he has held the office Of
grand mastor-at-arms.
Fred E. Wheaton, Of Minneapolis was
reelected grand keeper of records and
seals by reclamation, as was Abner c.
Godfrey, of the same place, grand master
of the eXchequer.
For grand inner guard, A. L. Stangef'
of Morris was elected.
Robert Walker, of FIibbing, was made
grand outer guard.
John B. Richards, of Mankato,~ was
chosen grand master at arms.
For member of the trustees, Charles 5.
Rradt of St Paul, was reelected.
Robert stratton, of Minneapolis, was
elected supreme representative, defeating
John F. Hilschr, Of st. Paul.
The grand lodge adjourned to meet in
71inneanolis the third week in September,
1900.
MRS. FLORENCE DAVY CHIEF.