The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-06
WITH CANE AND JEWEL.
Excelsior Lodge II. of p. Remember
ed Its Committeeman.


Col. Merritt ". Dixon and Mr.. T. ].
Davis, who were among the members Of
Excelsior Lodge No. g. Knights of Py-
thias, TO serve on the Executive Commit
tee having in charge the management of
the recent Street Fair and Carnival, were
fittingly remembered by the lodge at its
meeting last night Col Dixon was pre-
scented a handsome gold-headed cane while
Mr. Davis received a gold jewel emboss-
ed on one side with Knights of Pythias
emblem and the other with the Masonic
square and compass. The presentations
were in the presence of a large attend
ance of members of Excelsior and sister
lodges.
While the entire Executive Committee
worked zealously for the success of the
fair, none were more faithful and gener-
Gus in their services than the gentlemen
who received special tokens. Prompted by
a desire to have the fair complete hnan-
cial success, which it turned out to be-
Col. Dixon proposed TO donate the lumber
with which to enclose the exhibition
grounds. In addition to this, he devoted
much time to furthering the plans of the
committee, and in perfectng arrangement
for the show. The same may be said of
Mr. Davis who served on more than one
committee that required much time, but
who did not neglect performing his duty
on either. The fact the services of these
gentlemen were so valuable, and contrib
uted so largely to the success of the fair
is what prompted the lodge to show in a
material way the appreciation the mem
bers felt for the services rendered.
The following resolutions. prepared by a
committee, composed of Messrs. C. j. Mel
4 L.
len, We're offered and adopted: THE Off
GERS and members of Excelsior Lodge No
s, Knights of Pythias. wishing to show
their appreciation of the interest mani
tested by Brothers Thomas J. Davis and
Merritt w. Dixon. special committee of
knights of Pythias Fair and Car
nival, Nov. 14-25, hereby unanimously re-
solve:
That this lodge highly appreciates the
services rendered by said brothers, be-
ievlng that the success of the fair is due
largely to their efforts.
That this lodge extends its thanks to
Brothers Davis and Dixon for the time
and attention they gave to the interests
Of Excelsior Lodge, and to the order in
general during the fair
That a copy of these resolutions be
presented TO Brothers Davis and Dixon.
and also spread upon the minutes of this
lodge"
MT. j. FREQ Befnnardt made the preSen-
tations, saying il was the desire of the
lodge to reward the committeeman in
material way. He commended them high
ly.
Mr.. Davis was first to respond. He
thanked the lodge for it's remenb1 ance,
though he valued more the fellowship
which prompted the lodge to remember
him than he did the gift.
Col. Dixon also responded warmly, ex-
pressing his appreciation to the members
individually, and his pride that Excel sio,
Lodge had contributed so materially to
the success of the fair.
Gen. r. F. Harmon, also a member o.
Excelsior, who served ably as chairman
of The Executive Committee, was invited to
speak That the members appreciated the
indefatigbie efforts of Gen. Harmon was
shown in the enthusiasm manifested He
said he was prepared to say the fair
was a financial success. He took
occasion to thank the sub-commit( tees
for their cooperation.
Maj, j. Ferris Cam referred to the
services of members not on the commit
tee Too frequently biographical sketches
appear of officers who die in battle while
the privates, also entitled to distinction,
were disposed of without notice He men
toned non-members of the committee who
served during the fair A motion was car
ried thanking them.
At the conclusion of the meeting the
lodge was invited to the reception hall
where collation. was served.