The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-06-18
'PYTH|ANS GIVEN
CORDIAL WELCOME
BY LOCAL KNIGHTS
Smoker and Dutch
Lunch Appeals to
Visitors.
ABERDEEN ACTIVE
Probably Will be Chosen for
Next State Convention
of the Order.
ABERDEEN ACTIVE

their ability as entertainers last ev-
ening, when they rendered a smoker
and a real" Dutch lunch to the
visiting knights. The affair was a
decided success, and it is doubtful If
its equal has even been pulled off in
the city of Mitchell. A delightful pro-
gram, consisting of several musical
numbers and informal speeches was
given in the early part of the even
ing, in the lodge hall of the Elks'
home.
c. V. Wilson acted as chairman of
the meeting and introduced the
speakers. Mayor A. E. Hitchcock gave
the address of welcome, which was
responded to by Gen. G. A. Silsby. A
speech that was worthy being called
an grafton was given by F. M. Heal
ey, of Fort Dodge, Ia, past chancel-
lor commander of the X. of P. order.
er, w. l. Wilson and the boy soprano,
Dwight Coursey, which was one of
the features of the evening. Past
Grand Chancellor c. w. FELTON, spoke
and remarked that "the musical tall
ent of Mitchell is something for the
city to be proud Of" Mr.. FELTON, is
advocating the building of Pythian
Home, for the aged Pythians. While
he has been working to that end for
some time, he still feels that the
home will be built in the course of a
few years.
Banquet Served.
While the knights were enjoying
the program, surprise came to them
when the Mitchell concert band
marched over to the Elks' hall and
played several selections. After an
other speech was given by j. E. Platt
of Clark, S. D., Mr.. Wilson announc-
ed that there was something waiting
for them in the banquet parlor of
the building. On arriving there the
anxious brothers saw a bounteols
supply of Dutch eatables.
G. V. Wilson acted this time in the
capacity of toastmaster. M. F. Heal
ey again displayed his ability as a
speaker, and was the shining star of
the occasion. Other speeches were
made by T. NJ. Simmons, candidate
for grand chancellor, Robert Burns,
Charles Weller, E. ]. Black of Sioux
Falls and A. l.. kinkeade of Huron.
The Pythian Sisters were also en-
tertained at this time at the home of
Mrs. c. w. Johnston. A program was
given consisting of a solo by Dwight
Coursey, readings by Miss Melissa
Walwarth, and an address of well
come by Mrs. George Ferguson, most
excellent chief of the local order.
Light refreshments were served dur
ing the evening.
At 9 O'Clock this morning the ses-
sion of the grand lodge was opened
by the grand chancellor, E. M. Bene-
dict, of Milbank, S. d. During this
session a great deal of business was
transacted and the past chancellor
degrees conferred upon number of
candidates.
At l O'Clock this afternoon all tn e
delegates and members of the grand
lodge We're taken on sightseeing
tour about the city, and then to the
Hitchcock park, where they witness
ed the automobile races.
At 6 o'clock this evening ban
quet will be served to the delegates
in the basement of the Episcopal
church.
Confer Degrees Tonight.
This evening at s o'clock the
knights degree will be conferred upon
composed of grand lodge officers anc
delegates, and also by team of the
local order. It is rather unusua
oportunity to me initiated at a granc
lodge session.
Program Tomorrow.
The program for tomorrow viii
consist of a business session, both il
the morning and in the afternoon
In the session tomorrow, an eff
fort will be made by the Pythial
Home committee to secure some ait
from the grand lodge. c. w. FELTON,
who is chairman of this committe'
is very ardent worker and support
er of this movement
The business sessions of tn,
knights of Pythias will all be in tn
Elks' hall. In the afternoon, officer
for the grand lodge will be elected
and also the next meeting place will
be decided upon. Aberdeen is the onl.
candidate that is known at thi
time. 1t is probable that T. M. Sim
mons of Huron, will be the mex
grand chancellor. He is now vice