The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
WILL WELCOME THE
PYTnIAN KNIGHTS
WatsOnviIIe Prepares Elaborate
Entertainment of Fraternal
Order Grand Lodge
ESPECIAL Dispatch 10 The Cali

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WATsoNvILLE May 1O.-The for
tieth session of the grand lodge Of the
knights of Pythias of the domain of
California will be held in watsonville
beginning May II.
Iolanthe lodge No. 11S of this city,
together with the citizens of watson
Vile. intends to make this session
one long to be remembered on account
Of the entertainment to be offered the
visitors. The city has made prepara-
tions TO accommodate 1900 people, be-
sides preparing a camp for a regiment
or more of the uniformed rank,
knights of Pythias.
The grand lodge gives very little
time to enjoyment, but one day being
allotted to the city for the purpose
Of entertainment Thursday is to be
the big day of the week. 1t has been
designated as Santa Cruz day" and
many OF the residents of Santa Cruz
are expected to be in attendance, to
watch the members of Avalon lodge
take part in the parade and afterward
TO see the league match between Wat
sonville and Santa Cruz on the dia-
mond.
WILL ENJOY BARBECUE
A barbecue real California barbe-
cue-with apples and cider for dessert.
will be served to all. The grand aerie
Of Eagles, which convenes at Santa
Cruz during the same week, will be
invited to be present on Thursday.
Saturday will be the day for an auto
mobile trip through the valley, and
the visitors will be given a pano-
ramic view of 20 miles of orchards and
berry fields.
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there is TO be either a grand ball or a
reception offered to some branch of
the order.
The grand lodge has over 400 ac-
credited delegates, and the Pythian Sis
ters about 200.
The brigade encampment of the uni
formed rank will be bivouacked on
grounds prepared with all camp con-
veniences and necessaries, including
ample drill grounds. The competitive
drill will be made a feature, with 500
TO be distributed in cash prizes. Santa
Cruz fully expects to carry off first
prize, so lively contest IS expected.
THE PYTHIAN SISTERS
The Pythian Sisters intend to make
this session of the grand temple a
memorable one. They have prepared
entertainment and refreshments for
viii find ample headquarters accommo-
dation with hospitable sisters to pro-
vide for every want.
The program for the week is as fol-
lows:
Monday-Reception Of delegates and grand Of
hceTs. Organization of grand lodge.
1uesday-Session Of grand lodge. Exempli6ca-
ton Of knight rank by Avalon lodge Of Santa
Cruz.
Wednesday Session of grand lodge. Meeting
Thursday-B Barbecue, parade, drill, ban game,
grand ball.
Friday-session of grand lodge
Saturday-AutomobiIe trip through Pajaro
valley.
The officers Of the grand lodge K of p. Of
California Grand chancellor Walter d.
Wagner of San Bernardino: grand vice chancei-
loT, Elijah c. Hart OF Sacramento; grand pre-
late John L. Childs of Crescent City: grand
keeper Of records and seal, Herman Schafner.
Pacific building, San Francisco; grand master of
exchequer, James z. Slosn Of Oakland: grand
master at arms. P ]. Ryan of Oakland; grand
inner guard. Cornelius Vermason of Perris: grand
outer guard. J. Fl. johnson Of Sacramento:
grand trustees, John c. Lohmeyer of San Fran,
cisco, Herman c. Fry of San Luis Obispo Carl
h Heilbron Of San Diego; supreme represents
tives. George Samuels, Robert F. Burns, Charles
F. McGlashan.