The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-05-22
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
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next and after a few pleasant intro
ductOrv remarks spoke of the wonder
full of this section along
educational lines, this town and parish
having within less than a period OF
ten years voted 800. 900 for the In
dustrial Institute and other school
buildings n for support OF schools,
setting an example without a parallel
anywhere in the State or elsewhere.
He then explained the purpose OF the
Industrial school and stated that IL
had pupils from twenty-five parishes.
He closed by extending a cordial
invitation to the members of the lodge
to visit the school at l:30 hat after
noon. At the same time expressing
appreciation of their presence and the
hope that their deliberations would be
crowned with success.
State Grand Chancellor Howard
Lytle responded on behalf of the
Grand Lodge. He said that he had
looked forward to the time when they
would enjoy the hospitality of this
little city. Now when here and hears
the warm words of welcome. feels that
the promises have been verified. He
took great pleasure in expressing
appreciation for the Grand Lodge OF
the generous welcome accorded them.
He then spoke OF the order and in a
most eloquent address presented the
ideals and purposes of that great or
der which e~ndeavored to practice that
great teaching 10 love thy neignbOr a.
thyself. drawing all worthy men into
the eXemplificatiOn of true and exalted
friendship to realize the brotherhood
of man. The Lodge then vent into
secret session until noon when they
adjourned.
In the afternoon IA visit was paid to
the Industrial Institute. DR..
Stephens welcomed them in behalf of
the school. They were then entertain
ed by several selections by the Glee
Club, a song by Hugh Miller and "a
whistling solo by Ed. Wives. Mr.. j.
F.. c. Waldo of New Orleans, then
made a very pleasing address to the
students. After which an inspection
of the school was made by the WISH
tors who expressed much pleasure at
what they saw.
AT q p. m. a smoker was rendered
them at the Century Club and an n
joyable time had by everybody. A
number of speeches were made. Mr..
c. D.. Catfery welcomed the knights on
behalf of the club, Mr.. F. V. Mouton
sang u solo and responses were made
by Henry Bernstein of Monroe.
J. f. C. Waldo of New Orleans, and
others
Yesterday was devoted to the BUSH
ness of the order. Minden, Shreveport
and Hamond extended invitations to
the Grand Lodge for their next meet
inn EJa~n ,1% TIL,
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
James T. Nix. of New Orleans,
Grand Chancellor Commander: G. w.
Compton. of New iberia, Grand Vice
Chancellor Commander: B. F. Thomp-
SON.. of Alexandria,. Grand Prelate:
Judson Harris. of Jennings, Grand
Master-at Arms: T. c. Nixon. of
Monroe, Grand Inner Guard: John
Vigneaux. of Lafayette, Grand Outer
Guard: John A. McLaine of New Or
leans, Grand Keeper of Records and
Seal: T. c. Will. of New Orleans,
Grand Master of EXcheauer. Jos. H.
Spearing, of Shreveport. Supreme
Representative: A. Harris, of New
Orleans, and L. f. Thomas. of
Shreveport, Supreme Alternate Rep
resentatives.
Last night the visitors were given a
receDtion and dance at Tanner &
Landry's rink. where everybody had
q most enjoyable time.
During their stay here the delegates
and visitors were shown every atten-
ton by the following members of the
local lodge: j. H. Colomb, Joe
Lacoste. Jno. V~igneaux. q. Barran-
ger, b. F. Anderson, VIM. eraser, II.
Peret. Chas. Harnisch, H. Ganken-
dorf, G. w. Breeding, Louis Lacoste,
A. NJ. Martin. Jno. A. Buquor, O. B..
Hopkins, Chas. Lusted. DR.. J. A.
Martin, L. p. Walters Jno. Miller,
+. MOuisset. Gus. Schmulen, Felix H.
MOuton> c. II. Lusted.
For Rent.