The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-10-23

dates being David McMeekln O.
Bemidji, after which there was a
banquet and some dancing.
A delegation Of Blackjack K. p:
and their ladies received about
twenty-five visitors from Bemidji
meeting the Bemidjites at the depot
and escorting them to the K. P. hall
A regular session of the lodge had
been opened in the city hall and the
ladies of the party were left in the
K. P. hall until the business session
of the lodge was over.
Among those who came in on the
evening train was Fred E. Wheaton
of St. Paul, grand keeper of records
and seal.
The Blackjack degree team con.
ferred the degrees and at the con.
clusion of the work they were highly
complimented by the grand keeper
of records and seal.
Mr.. Wheaton stated that there
was hearty Pythian sentiment
throughout the state and that the
net gain in membership during 1908
would be between 800 and 400. He
expected that the domain of Mime
sofa would jump into the 10000
membership class, it being possible
that this desirable end would be
attained before January 1, 1909; at
least the members would number
10000 next year.
Mr.. Wheaton told the brethren
present that it was more than likely
that northern Minnesota lodges,
including Bemidji and Blackjack,
would be given the especial honor
of entertaining the supreme schancel-
lor of the supreme lodge of K. P.'s
of the United States. He (Mr.
Wheaton) had spoken to the
supreme chancellor and the latter,
who lives in Texas, had expressed a
strong desire to visit this section of
the country. 49,,
The ladies were admitted immed-
lately after the lodge had concluded
its business session, a large number
of Blackjack fair ssex'' being
present to assist in the general good
time.
Several splendid slides, illustrat-
ing the drama of Damon and
Pythias, we're thrown onto the wall,
they being the property of the Be.
midi lodge.
DR.. Koch, chancellor commander
of the Blackjack lodge, presided at
the social session, which it was de-
cided to cut short, on account of the
lateness of the hour.
Mrs. D. D. Miller of Bemidji sang
a solo. which was followed bv a
paino duet by Mesdames Jewett and
Miller of Blackjack, both of which
were very ably rendered.
Mrs. J. E. Lindgren of Bemidj j
sang solo very acceptably and was
given liberal applause.
A vocal solo by DR.. Freeburg OF
Blackjack was followed by a piano
solo by Miss Olive Miller of Bemidji,
both of which demonstrated more
than average ability on the part oil
the soloists.
The feature of the program was
the singing of the Blackjack K. P
quartette, composed of Rev. Barack.
man, Bum T. Wilson, DR.. Freebure
and DR.. Koch, these gentlemen rend
ering two solos in a manner thai
brought forth storms of applause.
The crowd then adjourned to the
Palace hotel, where Landlord
Thompson and his estimable wife
had prepared an elegant banquet
There was whole roast pig with
salads, cakes, pies, etc., etc., ad. lib
that was a veritable feast for the
gods"
DR.. Koch, chancellor commander
of the lodge, acted as toast master
He told several witty stories and ir
asking for responses to toasts KEEP
the banquetors in good humor.
The doctor assured the visitor
that the Blackjack people were glae
to have them with them and thu
welcome they desired to extend wa
sincere and free-handed.
Toasts were responded to a
follows: .. &
Am I Glad I Came7"- C. A