The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-05-17
FOURTH Observation-Disclosures
Delightful Meeting and Good Con-
vention-Gov. Ansel and 9th
ers Speak at Banquet.


Knights of Pythias, met in Newber-
ry on Tuesday afternoon in the fra
tcrnity hail with NcwbelTy Lodge
No. Is and O'Neall Lodge No. 154, at
4 O'Clock.
The convention was opened by the
officers of Newberry Lodge, and it
was then turned over to District De-
putty T.. II. Aull. There was fairly
good representation present from the
twenty-five lodges in the district,
though some four or five lodges were
not represent u. No regular program
had been arranged except that re-
ports were received from the various
lodges and these showed that there
was general progress Of the order
throughout the district. the gains in
membership being material. Some
new lodges have been instituted and
altogether the order seemed to be in
good condition in this district.
\ resolution waS adopted unani-
mnusly endorsing the candidacy of
Mr.. J. +. Williams, of Columbia, for
Grand Prelate ut the approaching
convention of the Grand Lodge at
Anderson on the 2Sth. Mr.. Williams
is a member of Myrtle Lodge in CO.
lumbia. next to the oldest lodge in
this state. He has been members
Of this lodge for more than a quarter
nf century. and during that time
has been faithful and efficient work
or for the cause of Pythianism. a
resolution was also adopted reeom-
mending the establishment III this do
main of Pythian journal. which
shall be supported by the Grand
Lodge and sent to every Pythian i'll
the state.
The growth of the order during the
last year has been remarkable. and
there are now more than 10000 Py-
thians in South Carolina.
Mr.. F.. H. Aull declined re-elee-
tion as District Deputy. and Mr.. w.
\. Shealy. of Leesville, was unani-
mously recommended for this posi-
ton. The appointment is made by
the Grand Chancellor at the conven-
tion of the Grand Lodge. and is made
upon the Recommendation of the dis
trict convention. Mr.. Shealy is an
active worker in Pvthianism, and no
doubt will arouse new interest among
the lodges in this district. This dis
trict is the largest district in the
state, having several more lodges in
it than any other.
After discussing some matters per-
tanning to the good Of the order. the
convention was adjourned. Edgefield
having been selected as the place for
the next convention, the time to be
fixed by the District Deputy. after
consulting with the members of the
Ed"eficld Lodge.
At $50 at night a most delight full
dinner was served at the Frederick
Hotel, which was enjoyed by the Wis
iting Pythians and the members Of
Ncwbcrrv Lodge and O'Neall Lodge,
there being some $50 plates.
After the dinner Toastmaster f. II.
Aull presented Hon. NJ. L. Smith, Of
Camden. who is at present Grand
Vice Chancellor Of the state. and will
be made Grand Chancellor at the
next convention of the lodge. Mr..
Smith delivered most eloquent talk
on the subject Of Pythianism>
Following him was Congressman
\. +. Lever, Of Lexington. who spoke
on the subject of Pythianism and
Citizenship. and then came DR.. \. J.
Bowers. who spoke FOR Newberry
Lodge No. Is. and Senator Cole L.
Blease. who spoke for O'Neall Lodge
No. 154.
Gov. NJ. F. Ansel was present at
the banquet and responded to the
State Of South Carolina, making a
most eloquent and appropriate talk.
Col. II. H. Watkins, Of Anderson,
was to have responded to Woman,
but was unavoidably absent, and Mr..
a. NJ. Deal, of Columbia. kindly con-
sented to respond to that sentiment,
which he did in most happy man
ncr.
AT about - o'clock the guests and
the hosts, having finished the dinner
and the after dinner speeches. re-
tired. 1t was altogether a most de-
hghtful evening and greatly enjoyed
by all who were present.