The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-07-09
WILL MEET At
PARKERSBURG
Grand Lodge X. Of P.
in Annual Session
Next Month.
CHARLESTON. W. VA,


June Il, 1915.
To the Grand Lodge Officers, District
Deputy Grand Chsncellors. Grand
Representatives, Chancellor Com
manders and Members Of the Order
of the Grand Jurisdiction Of the
State of West Virginia, Greeting:
In keeling with the action Of the
Grand Lodge at its last Grand Session,
and in accordance with Article ,, Section
>, Of the Grand Lodge Constitution, you
are hereby notified that the Twenty third
Annual Session of the Grand Lodge,
Knights of Pythias, State OF West vir-
ginis, Jurisdiction of y. A, :. A, f.,
A., A. and A. is called to convene in the
Castle Hall of Maceo Lodge. No. Is, and
Blennerhas~ett Lodge. No. "a, at Parkers-
burg, August 3, 4, 5 and q, 1915, for the
transaction of such business a. shall le-
gally come before il.
!. Each Lodge is entitled to represen-
iation according TO law.
,. Each Lodge must send it, per
capita tax, semi-annual report and Gre
dentials of Representatives leach repre-
sentative to retain a copy of sudh) to the
q. h. OF X. and 3. q. w. Boyd, 9e7
Morris St, Charleston. w. Va, not
later than the 18th day of July 50 that
said officer, in due time, may make his
report to the Committee on Credentials
and Returns, which Committee, in keep
ing with the Law, must meet and COM
plete its work on the day preceding the
formal opening of the Grand Lodge
Failure on the part OF any lodge to COM
ply with the above order, or TO pay any
or all indebtedness, will he deemed suf-
ticient cause to debar its representatives
from participation in the proceedings of
the Grand Body.
3. All subordinate lodges will please
send in their endowment reports prom pit
y on the lst day of July, In order that
complete reports may be- prepared for
presentation to the Grand Lodge.
4. All Deputy Grand Chancellors are
requested to forward their commissions,
together with detailed report ef the
work done by them during the current
year. to this office not later than July
18th.
5. The Past Chancellor's Rank will
he conferred upon all Past Chancellors
desiring to receive it, providing, OF course,
said Past ChanceIlors are in possession of
the proper credentials. The fee for the
rank is 500.
q. The Brethren and Sisters Of Par
kersburg are making elaborate prepa-
rations for the entertainment Of all who
may be in attendance upon the session.
Boat excursions, picnIcs, trolly rides,
military displays, etc, are being arrang-
Ell, and the celebrated Terrapin Park,
with Its commodious Pavilions, spacious
assembly halls, countless smusements
and most favorable grounds for encamp-
ment purposes, has been leased for the
holding Of all entertainments and the
entire session of the Grand Lodge. In
order that you may make sure OF COM
Portable quarters, il Is suggested that no.
LITIGATION Of your intention to be present
be sent to Col. VIM. Carpenter, :" 80 I-2
street, Parkersburg, w. Va.
Z. Since the two-cent rate is in force
on the b. & .. and g. & O., no rates
will b. granted over these roads. The
y. 4 W. railroad has not yet indicated
what rates. il any, will he given. but a.
SION A. We are. informed of said road-'
intention, the same will he given you.
:. Visiting Supreme and Grand Lodge
Officers are welcome.
.. The Finance Committee will meet
in the city Of Parkersburg two days prior
to the regular Grand session.
10. Your attention l. called 70 the
Pythian Mutual Investment Association.
This department. Of the Order is progress
ing nicely and We solicit for il your con-
tinued encouragement and support Ia
- one Of the most promising bushes
concerns extant, and will one day COM
mand the attention and admiration of
the state and nation. Zach Lodge j.
earnestly urged n send its representatives
n the Grand Lodge instructed and pre-
pared 70 take stock. and each represent
alive i earnestly requested n come pre-
pared 70 subscribe and pay for one or
more shares in person.
m. Friday, August 9Th, will he the
gala day Of the session. At II O'Clock.
noon, the annual Pythian parade vii
occur, and Il prOmises - 30 the largest
and most imposing IN the history Of the
Order. Indeed. The Grand Lodge. X. Of
r.. state Of West Virginia, has taken no
STEPS backward this year. IL reputation
for progress and achievement has long
since bern completely regained, and Il
y absolutely certain viii BE splendidly
sustained n those Who cone n the 49,
sion this SIMMER will come with the ex-
pres purpose of working for H. future
zood and greatness, and in that spirit of
fraternity, peace and harmony which
alone insures snccess. Believing that
YOU will, and with q deep and abiding
faith In the future Of the Order, am,
Yours in r. G. & B,
l. O. WILSON.
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