The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-06
X. OF p. DISTRICT LODGE.
Well Attended Meeting Held Il,
Mayesville OH Thursday.

MayesVllle, Oct. 1.-The Fifth Dis
trict Lodge knights of Pythias, of the
Grand Domain of South Carolina con-
vened in Mayesville, Thursday, Sept.
Goth. and promptly at IL O'Clock the
District Deputy Grand Chancellor
Wilson's gavel fell and the District
Convention was in session.
The following delegates and the
lodges they represent follows:
Gamecock, No. II, Sumter-Geo. L.
Warren, L. e. II. Darr, S. E. Reames,
D. r. Meade.
Social, No. 10, Mayesville-J. r.
Mayes, w. B. Chandler, S. w. Pringle,
T. l.. Kohn.
Kannville, 107, of Mannville-W
II. Cooper
Acme, No. 1853, Harpers-D. M
Bath. Jr.. II. z. Matthews.
Owing to the time of the year.
many members having their time full
ly engrossed, cotton pouring in, there
was not as large attendance as desired
but what the convention lacked in
numbers they made up in enthusiasm
and the District Lodge. No. must be
considered as a signal success for the
good it has accomplished.
The secretary read letters from
Rev. Hugh r. Muchison, Bishopville,
Editor E. H. Aull, Of the South Caro-
lima Pythian, Newberry, c. D. Brown,
Grand Keeper of Records and Seal
Abbeville, Julius M. Visanska. Past
c. c. of Carolina, No. o, Charleston;
Montague Triest, Carolina, No. g.,
Charleston; A. G.. Rembert. Grand
Chancellor Of the Grand Lodge, Spar
tanburg; Frank p. Cooper. Thornwell
Memorial Commission, Charleston;
Brother M. d. Moore, Of Carolina, No.
8, Charleston. was a welcome visitor
The welcoming address was deliv-
cred by Rev. II. A. Knox of Social,
No. 1l0, Mayesville. and the response
by d, d. q. c. Wilson.
The reports Of the condition Of the
Castles were read by the deleagtes.
Vice Chancellor Commander Of the
Grand Lodge J. w. Doar was dis
t.ngI:shed guest and his address on
Sick BENEFITS, its uses and abus, S."
Tas listened to with rapt attention
80 elected arplaucc.
Brothers H. A. Knox and Isaac II.
Loryea spoke on Suspensions" Their
remarks were we'll received.
Brother d. T. Meade, of Gamecock
Lodge. No. II. Sumter, read a re-
markably well prepared article on
Suspensions which was greatly ad-
mried and he was the recipient of fire
quent applause.
"Reauing Rooms" was discussed by
Brothers Knox. Warren, Doar and
Loryea.
A resolution offered by Bro. S. NJ
Mccall. Of Social. No. 10. recommend
ed to the Grand Lodge that the pres
ent permanent pass word be changed
annually if not mi-annually-the
resolution was accepted.
Many Knights testified to the great
value of the South Carolina Pythian
| and the able manner in which it was
edited.
Brother Knox offered this resolu-
| ton. That each lodge contribute its
prorata share to create a fund to pay
such expenses of the District Conven-
tions as are not paid by the Grand
Lodge, seconded by Bro. Loryea and
passed.
These resolutions were offered by
Brother Geo, L. Warren, Of Game
cock. No. II. That the convention ex-
tend its thanks and appreciation to
Social. No. ITO, of Mayesville for hos
pitality and kindness extended and
thanks to Grand Vice Chancellor ].
". Doar. for his attendance and for
his elevating and inspiring words
Both resolutions passed unanimously.
Brother Secretary Isaac NJ. Loryea
offered resolution of deep regret at
the demise of an able knight and
former Governor of the State, the
Hon. Miles Benjamin McSweeney, and
that resolution be sent to the widow.
1t was adopted by a rising vote.
A brother made a motion to dis
continue the District Grand Lodges.
1t was promptly laid on the table.
Brother Loryea made a motion that
the thanks of the convention be ex-
tended to the News and Courier. Co.
lumbia Daily Record, Augusta Daily
Herald, The Sumter Daily Item, and
The Herald. The State, for space al