The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-06
KNIGHTS OF PY7HIAS.
GRAND OFFICERS OF THIS STATE
 TO MEET NEXT WEEK.

Circular Issued by the Supreme Lodge i It AIIudes to "Outrages" Perpetrat-
 ed Upon Order and Urges CoD- | fidence.
 The grand officers of the Knights of Pythlas of the state of Connecticut will meet in New Haven this week to arrange for the annual meeting which will be held there in october. It IS eX- pected that some of the officers of the supreme lodge will be present. A cir cular has been issued by the officers of the supreme lodge calling attention to the condition in which the finances of the Endowment rank were found by them on assuming charge of their re- spective offices. The following eX- cerpts are taken from the circular, which has been sent to all subordinate lodges:
 ITO the Members of the Order, Knights
 of Pythias:
 Greeting:
 When the present administration took charge of the affairs of the En- dowment rank few months ago it's condition was found to be very unsatis- factory. An examination disclosed un- paid and matured death claims of over $5O0,OO0 The surplus funds of the rank had been invested in securities not con- vertible and great losses to the fund by reason of the poor investments were disclosed The present officers of the Endowment rank promptly understook measures looking to the recovery of the funds, but 1t was soon discovered that the pressing needs of the rank for money could not be met by that meth cd. The insurance departments or llll- nos and Connecticut were called Tn 10 make official examination of the order The supreme lodge was at the same time called In special convention to consider the needs of the rank. At this convention a full report Of the condl- ton of the rank was presented by the supreme chancelor. The result of the examination of the insurance depart ments was also presented, showing that on June 1, 1901, the gross assets upon the books were $625, ,239.59 of which sum of 9O,3S373 was not admitted leaving net assets of $234, ,855.S6, and that the actual liabilities for the same date were s560, ,12323 thus leaving a deficiency of 25267.34 The official report of the insurance departments also contained the following: It should be stated that the present man agement is not responsible for the con- dition of affairs detailed in this report, as the present officers assumed charge at A recent date We believe that they have made and are making conscien- tious and intelligent effort to enforce economy. correct the abuses found to exist and work reform and improve ment in the affairs and methods of the society. The officers and clerks who handle and are accountable for funds are adequately bonded in reliable surety company. The salaries paid the officers and employees are moderate
 "It was disclosed to the supreme lodge by the investigation made by the officers of the order that the outrages perpetrated upon the order were the acts of a few men.
 Tt was resolved by the supreme lodge Knights of Pythas, that the order recognizes not only its legal, but also it's moral and fraternal responsi- billty to stand behind and protect every beneficial certificate issued by and in- force in the Endowment rank of the Knights of Pythias and we hereby pledge to every holder of said certifi- cates all such Legislation as may be needed to fully protect the holders of said certificates and produce full and prompt pa yment of all claims due thereon.
 "The fraternal congress table of rates was adopted. It is believed that this ta- ble, which Is conceded to be upon a scientific basis and which is now re- quired by the legislatures of several of the states, will meet all requirements of the Endowment rank, enabling it tc speedily pay all past obligations and provide fully for the future. The SUI preme lodge directed that, whenever the condition of the finances Of the rank will permit, the board of control suspend the collection of one or more monthly payments It is sincerely De- lieved that after the present deficit has been met the. amounts paid thereafter by members of the Endowment rank will not be greatly increased over the rates heretofore in force
 Every instinct of loyalty to our be- loved order every tender sentiment o1 devotion to brothers who died in the
 
 belief that their loved ones would be protected, every prompting of generous sympathy to the widow and orphan, ev- cry lofty inspiration from the pathetic vet heroic history of our past, demands that. in the spirit of a chivalrous anc , self sacrificing knighthood, we rise tc the mighty responsibilities assumed by us, meet the issues as men and broth CTS. and demonstrate to the world bJ our acts, unfaltering confidence in al order which was born to bless man kind.
 Every Knight of Pythias worthy th' name will now prove his right to veal the golden spurs, by the full perform ance of this Pythian duty. Fra ternally OGDEN H. FETHERS, Supreme Chancellor. PIRACY R. BANGS,
 Supreme Vice Chancellor , "CHARIES F. S. NEAL,