Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1913-07-30
PROMINENT NEGROES ATTEND MEETING Moses A. Clark and M. w. Gibb Speak at Knights of
 Pythias Convention. CALANTHE OFFICERS Elected Ye>terday-Negro Physician
 Tells His People How to
 Lengtlen Lives.
CALANTHE OFFICERS


 transacted in yesterdays session of the Grand Lodge of Negro Knights of Pythias, although there were many speeches made and a deal of filibus- tering. the contestants for grand chancellor honors getting their forces in line, an deach weighing his strength. Several prominent visitors were introduced.
 The Grand Lodge opened promptly at o'clock yesterday morning with Grand Chancellor Henry Avant pre- siding. The opening exercises were in keeping with the ritual, and a strong prayer was made by the grand pre- late. followed by the reading of the journal of the first sessions.
 Grand Chancellor Avant called at tention to several items of business among them being the importance of preserving the original records of laws passed by the Grand Lodge. This had been looked into by the grand attorney. Resolution passed referring the matter to the commit tee on laws and revisions.
 Following this Superme Chancellor s. w. Green, of New Orleans, who is termed the Father" of Negro Pyth- ians in the territory embracing North and South America, Europe, Asia, Af- rica, and Australia, was introduced. His address covered much informa- tion to the grand lodge and the Ar kansas Pythians. He told of the con- dition of the Supreme Lodge which meets next month in Baltimore, where many questions touching the life of the order are to be discussed and where the supreme lodge officers are to be voted for. Prof. Avant, be- ing one whose name is to be used for the office of Supreme Chancellor.
 Following the address, H.. A. Blount, of Helena, offered motion extending thanks to the supreme lodge for the excellent work he had done for the order and pledging the support of Ar kansas to the administration and the support of Green.
 The oldest negro Mason in Arkan- sas, Moses A. Clarke was introduced and made short address. He has been instrumental in doing many things for the negroes in this state, especially in tn eerection of the Ma sonic Temple, which is a monument to the negroes.
 Judge M. w. Gibbs, who has been in active service for 70 years, and who is one of the most noted negroes in the United States. was presented to the grand lodge and made a short talk. He was followed by Bishop J. NJ. Conner, of Little Rock, represent ing the African Methodist church, and perhaps the only negro in Arkansas ever thus promoted in the A. NJ. D.. convention. He referred to his con- nection with the order. and said that he would ever remain loyal knight
 John E. Bush, of Little Rock, spoke and the grand lodge took recess for dinner.
 After the opening of the afternoon session, the committee on credentials reported in part. and on the contests there was a lively discussion, and a committee from the grand court was received and greetings extended.
 It is thought that the reports will be made this morning.
 Grand Calanthe Elects Officers.
 Peace, Love and Harmony" pre- vailed throughout the sessions of the Grand Court of Calanthe yesterday. and all the grand court officers were elected. large amount of business transacted and the grand officers made their annual reports. and by to- morrow noon, the grand court will have finished it's work and ready to go home.
 Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone ?" was used to open the busy session in addition to the opening ode. and then followed remarks by Grand Worthy Counsellor J. T. T. Warren, of Hot Springs. He said that the negro had much to hope for in this country, and it was helpful to the race to see how the women were taking hold of busi- ness and help to make something out of the negro himself
 "l have but one thing to ask of our people, and mean the white people in this state, and taht is for the pro- lection of life and property. and we will help to make Arkansas the gar. den spot of the world. Life and prop- erty in many places in our entire country are too cheap, and this should not be. Give men protection