Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-22

is the first Pythian from the Pine Tree
state to attain this high distinction. In
fact, with the single exception of the
late Stillman S. Davis of New Hamp
shire. he is the only man from New Eng
land who has ever held this honor.
Mr.. Hanson during his long service in
the Supreme Lodge attained his promi-
nence in its councils. it is said. by eX-
ceptionally faithful and earnest work in
everything which had to do with the
orders interests and welfare Almost
from his first appearance in the govern
ing body he was recognized as leader,
and by his constant application to the
business of the Supreme Lodge he early
attained recognition by appointment on
the most prominent committees. He was
chairman of the committee on judiciary
a the time of his election as supreme
vice chancellor. two years ago.
His interest in Pythian affairs has not
been confined to activity within the Su-
prcme Lodge, but in home domain,
in his local lodge. and wherever and
whenever he could meet and niingle with
the general membership and active work
ers. This is the character of work and
devotion TO the orders interests. il is said.
which count. and because of this kind of
service Mr.. Hanson deservedly won the
confidence of the electors in his home
Grand Lodge. who insisted in keeping him
in harness i'm the higher body. Hence the
great interest in his proposed visit.
Maine. grand domain, is said TO be
both active and progressive. With its
backing. coupled with his recognized
ability throughout the order, George NJ.
Hanson. ii is predicted, will give to the
order administration of dignity. hard
work and practical results. Supreme
Chancellor Hanson il is declared. pro-
poses TO devote his time. energies and tai
ents in promoting Pythian welfare. In
these days of aggression and progression
he feels the influence OF the executive is
such that he must give practically his en-
tire time to the work and demands OF the
order. The new supreme chancellor is re-
garded splendid leader. and such is
the confidence in him throughout the Su-
prene domain. Pythians declare. that his
administration is likely to prove one of
the most brilliant in results in the history
of the order.
Myrtle Lodge. No. 81. at ::16 Pennsylva-
MIA avenue southeast was a veritabie
bower of roses when Grand Chancellor
H. +. Wiley and associate Grand Lodge
officers paid the annual visit Tuesday
evening. The reports showed the lodge
to have held its own numerically and TO
have made a substantial improvement in
its already splendid financial condition.
One of the popular features of the vista
rion was the complication of the un-
written work by Grand Lecturer Mark
Stearman. Short talks were made by
Past Supreme Chancellor Edward Dunn
! of Franklin Lodge. No =, Chancellor
Commander r. c. Snyder and Vice Chan
cellor William r. X. Phillips of Rathbone-
/ Superior Lodge. No. ~. and Burton 7.
J Doyle of Mount Vernon Lodge No. =, in
! making presentations. The grand chan
cellor complmented Chancellor Com
/ mander Caruthers on the condition Of the
! lodge. and MIR Caruthers responded in
| good wishes on behalf of the member
| snip. j. +. Coldwell Company, No. :.
Uniform Rank. acted an escort. Re-
/ freshments and cigars followed the excr-
cises.
! Calanthe Lodge. No. II. will he visited
| nv Grand Chancellor VI. r. Wiley and as
| sociate Grand Lodge officers Monda J
evening at tho Pythian Temple.
| Columbia Lodge No. 26 viii be visited
! by the grand chancellor and associates
| Wednesday evening at Iythian Temple.
Washington Company. No. L. Uniform
/ Rank, Will be the beadliner in drill al
| Convention Hall Monday evening The
| District battalion of the rank will at
| tend.
| Amaranth Lodge. No. Is at It's conven-
| ton Monday evening at Northeast TEN.
pie. outlined plans for active work the
remainder of the year. Two applics tions
Tor the ranks were received and thre.