Arizona republican., 1915-07-25
LODGE LORE

the sanatorium. Our concerted ac- tion is absolutely essential. Supreme Chancellor Young says in a recent letter. 'I congratulate you brethren who are organized for so worthy a purpose. Pythianism needs concerted action along this line and I believe we will accomplish something" Write us giving your views. If you desire further information we will gladly furnish it. for while the burden of publicity and education in this mat ter will be heavy on this committee, we shall be found using every effort in furthering what we know to be a legitimate and worthy undertaking We live in hope of seeing every true Pythian Vitally interested in this movement and an institution estab- . hshed that will in our humble judg
 ment not only care for those in ned fulfilling in part our obligation to relieve a worthy knight in distress" but will do more to spread the gospel of Pythianism than anything yet at tempted within the fraternity.
 P. s. This article was authorized by the Pythian National Committed March 23. 1915
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 All members are requested to be present at the regular monthly meet ing of Marcos de Niza council at S o'clock Tuesday evening in Pythian hall. Meetings are held but once each month during the summer and those who have the good of the coun- cil at heart should be willing to for get that it is warm and attend the 1f mt tal FtV..r of importance will be up for consid- eration. Among other things plans for a busy winter season will be dis cussed. Those who are not away at the seaside or among the pines should get together next Tuesday evening for a good meeting.
 Past State Deputy r. M. Kelley and State Deputy J. II Morgan will leave shortly for Seattle to attend the su- preme council session in August. Bro. Morgan will present to Supreme Knight James A Flaherty. hand some gavel of historic interest. It is made from wood taken from the Tumacacori Mission near Tucson, and was made at the expense of Nogales council. The mission is now in ruins and is the remnant of chain of the oldest missions on the American con tinent. The San Xavier mission is the only one that has been preserved.
 Members who have not compiled with their Easter duty should hesitate no longer To remain a Knight of Columbus means to go to communion during the Eastertime. and those who fail to do this without lawful excuse are subject to expulsion. Data in the hands of the council officers in- dicate that but few of the members are delinquent in this matter.
 Keep in mind at all times that If Marcos de Niza is to remain the largest council in Arizona there must be additions to the membership. The growth must be steady or it will not be long until the nearest rival will take the coveted honor away from Phoenix. To be the first council in the state adds much to the luster of the council roll. Make your plans for a big increase in membership this winter IL is not too early to start preliminary work now
 Marcos de Niza council deeply re- grets the death of Brother James J Murphy. assistant state treasurer. Though a sufferer for years Bro Murphy was a genial, loyal knight and expressed great pride in his membership. His good nature and his kindness endeared him to every one fortunate enough to know him The remains were followed to the cemetery in Chicago by a large num- Der of sorrowing friends.
 Reports from Los Angeles are that several knights summering in that city have been royalty entertained by | ba fr, Whitney, past grand knight, has been called upon several times to relate his now famous "36" story. The Los Angeles council has been thinking seriously of holding a special session in order to give Bro. Whitney time to tell the story in one evening. Fourth Degree Master R. F. Nor risson will shortly have application blanks in the hands of the third de- 1 gree members, who desire to go one step further at the exemplification to | be held in Phoenix on the Sunday fol- lowing fair week It is probable that q class of 100 will receive the highest honors of the order at the hands of Master Morrison.
 Brothers. your dues are due and payable for the third quarter of 1915. Members should either mail, check or call personally upon Financial Sec retary Frank DeSouza at 134 North Central avenue. Pay promptly and you will feel better.
 Knights of Pythias
 The visiting committee reports that | Bro. Zander has left the city, return ing to his old home. Bro. Zander was very enthusiastic in his thanks