The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-12
PYTHIANS IN
 WETUMPKA Convention of Eighth
 District. w. E. DOW IS PRESIDENT Fort Deposit Secures the Next
 Meeting. people of the EInfs Capital Gave the Visitors . Great Reception
 Grand Lodge omcers
 Present.

wetumpka, Sept. 11.-(Special. )- The most enthusiastic and successfuI district meeting of Pythian Knights since the State was divided into dis- tricts came to close here tonight af- ter a profitable and enjoyable day.
 It was the semi-annual convention of the Eighth District Association of the Knights of Pythias and everything combined to make 1t a success W. E. Dow of Montgomery was elected Pres ident and the delegates adjourned to meet next March in Fort Deposit.
 The occasion was made notable by the presence of Hon. Jacob D. Bloch of Mobile. Grand Chancellor, and other distinguished Knights from various sections of the State.
 The convention was called to order in the auditorium of the Fifth District Agricultural College at 1:15 D. m.
 The exercises were opened by Frank W. Lull. Grand Inner Guard of the Grand Domain of Alabama
 The exercises were to have begun at 10a30 8. m. but owing to the lateness of the trains many of the delegates were forced to make the trip from Montgomery by private conveyance. The trip through the country was very pleasant, the party being most conge- nial.
 Upon calling the exercises to order Mir. Lull introduced Rev. J. Nj. Dan- nelly, Grand Master of the Exchequer. who offered the invocation.
 Mr. Tate'a Welcome. F. L.. Tate. a prominent member of Little Queen Lodge, No. 125. of We tumpka, delivered a beautiful address of welcome. extending to the visiting delegates a most cordial and hearty welcome to the beautiful little city and assuring them of wetumpka's announc- ed appreciation of their presence.
 Benjamin A. Taylor, Central Lodge No. Montgomery maed an eloquent and timely response complimenting the Little Queen Lodge and the good people of Wetumpka upon the magnificent reception of the delegates. and paying high tribute to Wetumpka, and it's citizenship.
 This concluded the first part of the program and the convention adjourned fo 3 o'clock
 served on the picturesque banks of the Coosa river, at which past grand master Tn that rare art officiated. The menu was composed also of the choicest sweets and delicactes.
 The barbecue was given at Daley Brook, a beautiful spot, where tables had been erected for the occasion. Two score or more or Wetumpka's most beautiful young women served the splendidly cooked meats, this feature adding no little enjoyment of the Knights.
 The city was in gala attire in honor of the occasion, the stores4 hotel coll lege and public buildings being ar- tistically decorated with Pythian coll ors.
 Nothing has been left undone for the entertainment of the delegates and the occasion was one of interest and pleas ure.
 The attendance of delegates probably numbered 100 or more, representing the twenty-o one lodges in the Eighth Dis- trict.
 There were six Grand officers pres p1f, being Grand Chancellor Bloch. Grand Vice-ChanceIlor D. Sanford of Opelika, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal George G. Miles of Montgomery; Grand Master of the Exchequer J. M. Dannelly of opelika, Grand Prelate Lee Holloway of Montgomery. Grand Inner Guard F. W. Lull of Wetumpka.
 TaIIassee's Banner Lodge.
 The afternoon meeting was the se- cret session The program was as follows:
 Introduction of Deputy Grand Chan cellor W. E. Dow by Frank W. Lull Opening of Little Queen Lodge No. 125. by W. E. Dow. s. H. Elan. of Troy, was appointed Assistant Sec'y. Enrollment of delegates followed. af ter which the roll of delegates was called.
 The next order of business was the reports of lodges which showed the district to be in good condition and much work in progress. Mangum lodge No. 241 of Tallassee submitted the best report.
 The following committees were named:
 Constitution and By Laws-F. L. Tate, of wetumpka; J. E. Gamble, Of Greenville, and James Nunn.
 Committee on Nominations-B. A. Taylor. Montgomery; E. T. Alston and B. M Herlong. Fort Deposit.
 Committee on Resolutions-W. B. Folmar. Troy; NJ R. McCummin. Ra- mer, and J. F. Tisdale.
 Grand Chancellor J. D. Bloch, of Mobile, exemplified the secret work after which he made very encourag- ing and comprehensive address to the delegates telling of the splendid work throughout the state.
 Past Grand Chancellor F. P. Nichols, of Roanoke was present and hls char acteristic talks were much enjoyed.
 The following report on nominations was adopted-W. E. Dow, Montgom- cry, President; S. II. Elan. Troy. first vice-president; w. J. L. Welch, We tumpka second vice-president; U. H. Fuller. Union Springs third vice-pres- ident; J. H. Wilson. Greenville, fourth vice president; P. A. Travis. Montgom- cry. Secretary; B. M. Herlong, Fort Deposit, Assistant Secretary.
 The committee on resolutions thank ed the city of Wetumpka and Little Queen lodge for the great hospitality shown the delegates; thanked the young women who served the barbe- cue and also thanked the Grand Lodge officers for their presence at the convention. The resolutions were adopted.
 The committee on Constitution and Bv Laws submitted its report which was adopted by sections as read.
 Fort Deposit Gets Meeting.
 R. M. Herlong invited the cOnVen- tion to hold It's next session at Fort Deposit with Chevalier Lodge No. 4O. The invitation was accepted. The next convention will be held in the second week of March, 1908.
 The evening session was open to the public and was largely attended. George G. Miles. of Montgomery, Grand Keeper of Record and seaL