The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-11-14
MONTPELIER
Silver Anniversary of Montpelier
Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Observed

The 25th anniversary of the organ
ization of Montpelier lodge, Knights of
Pythias, took place in their hall Thurs
day evening, with several of the Barre
members attending. The seating ca
pacity of the lodge room was taken.
During the ceremonies, jewels for %
years service in the lodge were pre-
sented to c. w Luce, f. S. Pratt and
+. D. Wing, while jewels will be sent
to Theodore Lascor in Perry, N. Y, and
w. Fl. Caustic in Long Beach, Cal.
These were presented by Chauncey NJ,
Wiley OF Barre and We're accepted by
those to whom they were given, except
ing in the cases of Messrs Lascor and
Caustic. Arthur Allen received the lat
ter and the jewels will be forwarded to
those members. The assembly, which
was composed of members of the lodge,
their wives pythian Sisters and invit-
ed guests, was called to order about
s o'clock by Chancellor Commander H.
A. kelty' who presided over the pro-
gram and welcomed those attending
The response was given by James Gall
of Barre, vice grand commander, who
spoke of the pleasure Of the Barre
members attending the anniversary
and then gave some interesting state
ments relative to the affiliations be-
tween the two lodges. He was fol-
lowed by Frank +. Robinson, grand
keeper of records and SEAL who spoke
upon lodge work rewards and explained
to the members that they must look
for reward by long and faithful service
Homer c. Ladd, past grand commander,
spoke upon the silver anniversary sym.
bols, discussing for the benefit of the
Montpelier members the full meaning
of such an occasion, which he did ex
eellently. He was followed by Chaun
eey NJ, Wiley, supreme representative,
who spoke upon "Old Guards Of Our
Colors" He was one of the degree
team that gave the work to Montpelier
lodge when the lodge was organized and
gave the members some interesting in
formation, after which, in fitting words,
he presented the jewels w. H. Jeffrey
of LyndonYille lodge, Melville Morse of
Hardwick lodge, and Frank H. Hall,
who was d charter member of Mont
pelier lodge, We're called upon for re-
marks, replying in a suitable manner,
after which those who had received
jewels spoke, Mr. Luce upon Lodge
Milestones," giving the "reminiscences
of the first initiation; Frank ID. Wing,
on Our Years Of Labor Frank S.
Pratt, Our Faith in r. C. and b.
Then Arthur Allen read an interesting
letter from w. H. Caustic aud spoke
for the absent brothers DR. 6. G.
Cowan, past commander Of Groton
lodge, was asked to speak briefly upon
the work as he has seen il done else
where and was followed by D. J, Morse
of Barre lodge James b. Estee, who
has been member for many years
but recently transferred to this lodge,
spoke for few minutes upon veterans
in the service and was followed by Mrs
Benjamin A. Sumner, who is grand
mistress OF records and seal in the
Pythian Sisters, who spoke for their
lodge. The program having been con
cluded, refreshments were served by
the Pythian Sisters, after which dane
ing was in order, music being furnished
by Dudley's orchestra. Several of
those who did not dance enjoyed pool
in the card room Of the fraternity.
There were about 100 present. Arthur
Allen, B. A. Sumner and Burt c. Brown
composed the committee on arrange
ments.