Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-08-31

were THEN iufItCu " OIL oPCh hiSSSiAe
with the K. of P. to hear the address
of welcome by Mayor Haines and q
splendid address by John P. Arbentz,
Grand Chancellor Commander; Su-
preme Chief, Cora M. Davis, of Union;
P. G. C. Layina Haberfield. and G. c.
Elizabeth Hart. After which the Sis
tiers returned to their hall and were
again called to order. The Grand
Temple degree was given to 28 P. c.,
about 80 members being present and
9 P. G. {. The convention is progress.
ing very nicely and the members APP
preciate the presence of the Supreme
Chief, Cora M. Davis, Her sweet per-
sonalitv is an inspiration to every one
with whom she comes in contact. The
order is growing very rapidly and at
the present has a membership of 1880
brothers and 2,311 sisters.
Grand officers present: Blanche
Williams. p G. C; Elizabeth Hart. G..
G.; Mary George, G. s.; Sadie Grim,
G. M; Grace Montgomery, G. p;
Alice r. Miller, G. o. G.; Dora Trim
mer. G. M of R. & c.; Ella Fierbaugh
G. M. of F.
We wish to thank the good people of
Charles Town for the royal welcome
they have give US and especially the K.
of P. of Charles Town for the splendid
reception given in honor of the visiting
Knights and ladies.
Charles Town. w. Va, August 20 1915
To the Grand Chief, Officers and men,
bers of this Grand Lodge Temple of Py-
THAN Sisters, w. Va.
Your Committee on Courtesles submit
the following report: First. That the SIN
cere thanks of this Grand Body be ex-
tended to cur Supreme Chief Cora Davis
of Union, Oregon for the honor conferred
upon US by her presence and gracious
help and instruction during the session.
Her exemplication of Love and Equality
will always be remembered by every Sis
ter present. To the Loyal Knights and
Citizens of Charles Town we will offer
our gratitude for the Welcome we have
in this the Press for their courtesy and
willingness to report for us. To the La
dies of Stephenson Seminary the Head
quarters. the Headquarters of the Pyth-
lac Sisters we give our heartfelt thanks
for the Home we found there, during
our visit. and to each and every one who
so kindly helped to make our Convention
happy. We extend our very sincere
thanks and appreciation. Respectfully
submitted by Committee on Courtesies.
The PythIan Sisters have over four
thousand members in the State and sixty
two temples.
The membership of the Knights of
five thousand with more than two hun
bred lodges.
On Wednesday night parade headed
by the City and Powhatan Bands. and
composed of the Citizens and Independ-
ent Fire Companies. Shenandoah Tribe
of Red Men, Washington Camp. Patrl.
otto Sons of America. and Charles Town
Camp, Modern Woodmen of America,
Shah Hah Temple D. o. K, K. was es-
corted through the streets of the Town
by mounted police. after which large
open air reception was given by Blue
Ridge Lodge and committee of ladies n
honor of all visiting Knights Of Pythia
Pythian Sisters and other. guests, at
which about twelve hundred were press
ent. Speeches were made by Grand
Chancellor Arbentz. Vice Chancellor
West, Congressman w, G, Brown, Grand
Chief Haberfied, John G, Bowen. of
Charleston. o !. Rife President of the
Pythian Home Board and others. John
L. Porterfeld pres ded over the great
meeting.
After the reception on Wednesday
night The Dokies paraded the streets
headed by the band, after which large
carava was taken over the sands of the
desert.
Everybody. including both visitors and
citizens, expressed themselves as highly
pleased with the meeting of the Grand
Lodge Knights of Pythlas at Charles
Town