Arizona republican., 1914-04-15
HAYDEN NOW HAS PYTHEAN LODGE
Is Known as Copper City Lodge and is Instituted by Delegation from Phoenix Headed by John D.Loper, G. K. of R. and $.
By CLIFFORD MADDOX.


 HAYDEN, Ariz.. April 14.-Copper City Lodge, No. S2, is the name of the new Knights of Pythias lodge institut- ed at Hayden last Saturday evening by a delegation headed by Grand Keeper of Records and Seals John D. Loper of Phoenix
 The boys from Phoenix lodge, No. ?, enjoyed a very pleasant trip, every minute of the time was spent either in entertainment or institution work. As entertainers, the Hayden boys are in a class by themselves and ev- eryone in Phoenix is strong in voicing appreciation of the manner in which they were treated. The very best ac- cOmmodations were given us and nothing was left unturned to make our visit a pleasant one.
 We were met at the train by Bros. Nash. Carter and Hatch. Too much credit cannot be given these gentle men for the hard work and untiring efforts in bringing about the institu- tion of Copper City Lodge No. 32. From the moment we landed these boys were constantly with us until We left Sunday noon, sacrificing ev- erything to make us comfortable
 We did our very best in the initia- tory work under the circumstances and feel proud of the splendid class of men that go to make up this new lodge
 Those present from Phoenix lodge, No. 2. were John D. Loper, Clifford L. Maddox, Tom M. Smith, Howard B Claflin, F. C. Struckmeyer, w. D. Ire maine. George McClarty. George Der geaure. A. w. Downs. C. s. Norman, George Herman and Charles Samuel son.
 THhere were many other visitors from other outside lodges, including the following: L. F.. Hoeye, T. E. ketchem. D. C. Palmer Ed Graham William Fellows. Ross Hill, William McSwain, B. E. Gentry, P. L. Hutton and P. H. Heard.
 Those transferring their membership to Copper City lodge were Earl L. Hatch, W. A. Carter. Nedersick, Ed Drake and NJ. L. O'Conner.
 There were thirty-one members ini- tiated. including the following: S. E. Thompson, H. S. Stenchent, J. w. Faulkner. T. H. Farley, w. C. Sol berg. William N Wignall, M. R. Lesh- CT. F. C. Norman, R. T. Beck A. Creasey. c. P Reid, c. H. Mitchell, F.. Brinlworth, H. N Campbell. c. A. Church. H. F. Beard, J. J. Dunlap, Harry C. Adams, P R. Newhouse, ID ~ F. s. Willetts. C. & Fleming, Frank Lumberly, F.. Sligh, Thomas H. Todd, II. T. Murray.
 Those by transfer cards were: Wal ter Nash, J. B. Champagne past chan cellor.
 Copper City lodge starts off with a membership of thirty mine. The fol- lowingofficers were elected and duly installed by Brother Loper: Walter Nash. chancellor commander; Ed Drake, vice chancellor; Rev. T. H. Doden. prelate; William N. Wignall, master at arms; NJ L. O'Conner, mas ter of the works; W. c .Solberg, in- ner guard; M. R. Lesher, outer guard F. s. Willette, keeper of records and
 
 excheQuer; trustees, J. B. Champagne Earl Hatch and M L. O'Conner; past chancellors. Earl Hatch, H. T. Murray and c. F. Norman; deputy grand chancellor, J. B. Champagne
 We are indebted to Earl Hatch Walter Nash and w. A. Carter fol courtesies. also to Brother Hoeye fol his splendid auto service.
 Taking everything into consideration it is the best institution we have evel attended. Special thanks should bs given Brother Newhouse for his kind. ness in showing us through the smel. ter.
 Phoenix lodge, No 2, hopes Copper City lodge, No. 32, will live long ant prosper.