The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-13
PYTHIAN CONVENTION
FORT DEPOSIT TURNS OVER KEYs
 OF CITY TO KNIGHTS.
The Fifth Semi-Annual Convention Of Knights of Pythias One of Cheer ard Prcmise-sfeet Next in
 Union Springs.

Fort Deposit, March 12.--(Special.)-- | The fifth semi-annual convention of the Eighth District Knights of Py- thias, is in session here today, there being about sevsnty-five visiting Py- | thians in attendance.
 The beautiful and progressive little city of Fort Deposit Is in gala attire for the occasion, the tri-colors of Py- thianism being in evidence everywhere, from show window decorations to the adornment of entire buildings.
 The convention Is being held in the City School Auditorium.
 Notable among the visiting Knights present are: Grand Chancellor J. D. Bloch, from Mobile: Grand Keeper of Records and Seal J. M. Dannelly, from Montgomery; Grand Prelate Lull, from Wetumpka; Grand Inner Guard Lee Holloway, from Montgomery; Grand Master of Exchequer H. J. Willing ham, from Montgomery; Grand Outer Guard Cobbs. of Mobile.
 The Morning Session.
 At the morning session of the con- vention Hon. A. F. Brooks, of this city, acted as master of ceremonies. The invocation was made by Rev. R. II. Lewis, a vocal solo by s. l.. Jor- don was much enjoyed. V. H. Bell made the welcome address in behalf or the city. the response being made py Sidney Herbert Blean. of Troy. Miss Minnie Ward was next on the program for a vocal solo, which was beauti- fully rendered.
 J. D. Lamar made the welcome address in behalf of Chevalier Lodge. host of the convention. and MT. ii. R. Golson. of Selma, made the re- sponse. Splendid musick by quar tette was then rendered. This closed the morning program, which was ih- deed one of unusual merit.
 They Fort Deposit Pythians are en- tertaininx the delegates in their homes and 1t is needless to say that the en- tertainment is royal. During the ses-' sions of the convention the stores or the city closed. allowing their clerks and customers to attend the public programs.
 The Afternoon Session.
 The afternoon session was the secret meeting and was called to order in the usual form, Chevalier Lodge neing opened by Deputy Grand Chancellor W. E. Dow, of Montgomery
 After the enrolment of delegates, the minutes of the Wetumpka meeting were read and approved. Reports rom the twenty three lodges were mace showing the Eighth District to De Tn fine shape and doing much good work.
 The following committees were ap- pointed: -,
 Committee on Nominations-H. J. willingham, B. H. Gaines, H. T. Mc- Kinnon; J, L. Bowman, J M. Jackson.
 It was pointe dout that according to the bylaws the officers were elected for one year, thus no election or or f,cers was necessary. The present of- ficers are: President, w. E. Dow, Montgomery; Vice Presidents, First, 8. H. Elan, Troy; Second w. J. Welch, Wetumpka; Third, W. H. Fuller. Un- ion Springs; FourthsJ. H. Wilson, Greenville; Secretary, P. A. Travis, Montgomery: Assistant, B. M. Her long, Fort Deposit.
 Committee on Resolutions-J. T. Letcher, o. R. Porter, H. Englehart, J. B. Redd. s. T. Rushton.
 Several resolutions looking to the good of the order were passed.
 The secret work was exemplified by Grand Chancellor J. D. Bloch, of Mo- bile, in a thorough and able manner.
 Grand Chancellor Black, in aVtalk, stated the Sixth District was one of the best districts in the State, and consid- ering the numbers of committees. was the banner district in the State. Reso- lutions were passed thanking Cheva- Her Lodge and the citizenship of Fort Deposit, for their hospitality, also those who presented the excellent programs, to the ladies of Fort Deposit, and to the Rosemont Gardens. for fowerS
 Prattville and Union Springs were nominated for the place of next meet ing. The vote stood: for Union Springs thirty eight, and for Prattville twenty three The vote for Union Springs was then made unanimous.
 The Night SessiOn.
 Tonight was the societ ysvent of the occasion and the public program was largely attended, as was the morning program.
 The evening program was of extra ordinary excellence, being as follows:
 Song-Sam Jordan.
 What Pythianism Does for 0 Young Man."---D. B. Cobbs.
 Social Side of Pythianism"-Leon McCord.
 Song. by quartette.
 'Good of the Order"--E. s. Thigpen.
 "Pythianism as a Moral Force"- --ReV J. M. Dannelly.
 Song--Miss Minnie Ward.
 srhe Order in Alabama"--J. D. Bloch.
 Benediction--Rev, J. M. Dannelly.
 Hon. c. G. Miles, of Montgomery, pre- sided over the evening meeting with his usual ease of manner and his char acteristic introductions added no little to the enjoyment of the occasion.
 Each speech was an excellent treat ment of the subject in a masterly way, and each was instructive and interest ing. Much good humor prevailed and and cordiality was never more thor oughly shown.
 The Knights will long and pleasantly remember the Fort Deposit convention as one of the best in the history of the Eighth District