The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-08-10
NO RECOGNITION
Is PROVIDED FOR
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS CONvEN-
TON FAILS TO ADOPT CON-
MON SIGN FOR KNIGHTS
AND LADIES.

A proposition to adopt n common
sign of recognition between Knights
of Pythias and Pythian sisters was
killed by the convention of the knights
at Milwaukee when the recommends
ton of n committee was placed upon
the table.
A resolution to establish some meth
cd by which knights and Pythian sis
tiers would be able to make themselves
known TO one another as such wher-
ever they may meet, was introduced
by the supreme representatives of
Montana. 1t was referred TO the com
mittee on unwritten work. 1t was re-
ported for adoption by the committee
with a recommendation that the un-
written work of both orders be amend
ed in a manner to secure this sign of
recognition.
May Issue Book on Pythianism.
The question of appointing a COM
mission of three whose duty it shall
he to inquire and report at the next
session Of the supreme lodge whether
it is desirable and practical for the
order to issue hand book or manual
Of Pythianism, will be considered by
the convention before it adjourns. The
scheme is proposed by the represen-
tatives from Maryland.
Includes Data on Legend.
Suggestion was made by the repre-
sentatives that the book contain all
references, whether traditional and
historical. to Damon and Pythias to
be found i'm the classic works, the pub
lication of all dramatic productions
based upon the friendship of Damon
and Pythias, written or translated in
10 English. the page, esquire, pnd
knight and their relations TO each
other as they existed in the days of
chivalry, a short history of the order.
and n brief biography of those MEM
bers OF the order who have best Illus
trated in their lives it's most potent
tenets.
Court North Star Picnic.
Arrangements have been made for
members of Court North Star, No. II,
Foresters of America, to be held at
the Electric park, Saturday August
90. a band concert will. be given by
the G. & III. band in the afternoon, and
sports of all kinds will DE conducted
for the young and old. Dancing will
be INDUCED i'm from p. m. until 1880
p m. launch. and refreshments will be
served at the park. The Foresters have
excellent regulations as hosts and the
outing will undoubtedly be n very sue
ceesful one.
X. c. ChiIdren's Picnic.
All arrangements have been com
peted for the children's day picnic
to be held at Electric Park on
August Is. by the joint councils of
Hancock and Calumet affiliated with
the Knights of Columbus. A baseball
game between the Calumet and Han
cock Councils has been arranged, as
well as tug-ofwar. There will also
be u number of sports for the chill
dren, including races. etc.
Extra cars will run during the af-
ternoon of the picnic. leaving here at
/ p. m. 4: 30 p. m. and 2 o'clock p. m.
Indications are for a banner attend
ance, and the picnic should be one of
the most enjoyable of the year.
Eagles Temple Project.
AT the regular meeting of the mem
bers of Calumet Aerie. f. o. r., to be |
held next Monday evning, the commit
tee named some time ago to wait up |
on the businessmen of Calumet and /
to take stock subscriptions for the |
proposed Eagles Temple will present |
its report. The committee has made
good progress among the businessmen
and 1t Is expected that the report will
be favorable one and that further
plans may be formulated at the meet
ing.
The Eagles of Calumet have long
been anxious to secure a temple of
their own and the progress which has
been made during the last few weeks