The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-06
ELABORATE LUNCHEON
Was CLOSING FEATURE
MANY FoRCEruL ADDRESSES
Southern Sociological Congress Speak
ers Conduct Numerous Meetings I'm
Petersbmg-Allcn's Bail Bond Elk
tended by Judge.

the most unique features OF the forty
eighth annual convention Of the
Grand Lodge. Knights Of Pythias of
Virginia. which adjourned here to-
day after most pleasant three-day
session. was an elaborate luncheon
held at the Southside Fair grounds
this afternoon.
Richard Taylor Wilson. chancellor
commander Of Naomi Lodge. No, 30.
Of this city. was master Of ceremonies,
but hts part In the exercises was Of
but little Significance compared with
the splendid menu. especially the
Brunswick stew prepared ~ only
Cap. Stewart ana Bob Clayton can
make II. -
Immediately preceding tho luncheon
the magnificent degree team Of Rath-
bone Temple, Pythian Sisters. Of
Washington. D. c.. delighted the ire
mendous gathering with an exhibition
drill. The work Of the team was the
best ever seen hero and the ladies
were repeatedly applauded.
The White Ribbon cadet band dis
pensed sweet music. which was great
ly enjoyed. during the afternoons
luncheon.
Both tho Pythian Sisters and tho
Knights are leaving here this evening
singing the praises Of the Petersburg
Elks, who so generously rendered the
use Of their splendid homo to the
Pythian Sisters without charge and
extended them every possible cour-
tesy- during the entire three days.
sessions. Especial mention was made
by the ladies OF tho courtesies ex-
tended them by that princely good
fellow, Edward P. Goodwin. one Of
Petersburg's most loyal Elks.
The entertainment committee ex-
pressed Its most sincere gratitude to
the numerous persons who assisted
convention one OF the most memorA-
BILE in the history OF Vtrginaa Pyth-
ianism.
Pythian Sisters Session.
The Grand Temple Of PythiAn Sis
ters OF Virginia, at its second days
session In the lodge room Of Peters-
burg Lodge, B. p. o. E.. this MORN
ing. with Mrs. Ethel Daugherty. Of
Portsmouth. past grand chief. prssid-
ing. elected officers for the ensuing
year as follows: Grand chief, Mrs
Ida Crown. Washington. D. c.; grand
senior. Mrs. Della Cherry. Norfolk:
JuHicip SsAAo. M1ipCuOlls
Washington. D. c.; grand master of
records and seals. Mrs. Virginia
Young. Fredericksburg: grand mas
ter OF finance. Mrs. Julia Stell, Rich
mond; grand protector. Mrs. Marga-
ret Sacrey, Fredericksburg: grand
guard. Miss Katherine Retter. white
wood.
At II o'clock this morning an Inn
pressive memorial service was con-
Quoted at Elks' Home by Arrs. Sallie
Creary. of Richmond.
At the conclusion Of the closing
business session the Grand Temple
and visitors Joined the Grand Lodge
K. of p. at luncheon at the South
side Fair grounds.
The Knights were in eession until
2 o'clock this morning, transacting
routine business and discussing the
proposed Hines Memorial. It was
finally determined that when the re-
quired authority is granted by the
Supreme Lodge that the memorial
will be in the form Of an orphans
home, at or near Richmond.
The next annual convention Of the
Grand Lodge will be held In Roanoke.
Many Sociological Meetings.
Forceful addresses were delivered
by representatives Of the Southern So
Geological Congress in three local
churches and fourth mass meeting
was addressed by Rev. Clarence n.
Poage. OF the Christian Church, at
ST. Johns. Episcopal Church, where
representatives Of the congress failed
to appear because of q confusion OF
directions
At the Second Baptist Church DR.. J.
f. McCulloch. general secretary Of the
congress held the rapt attention Of
large congregation while he spoke
on The Sin Of the Modern City"
DR.. T.. A. Matthews addressed .
large and appreciative audience at the
Wesley Methodist Church on Health.
Justice. Cooperation and Eficiency.''
The most important meeting Of the
congress today was held at the Young
Mems Christian Association, address,
ed by DR.. w. A. Picker. of the State
Board Of Health.
A mass meeting Of all the women's
organizations OF the city will be held
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