The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-05-19
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IN CONVENTION


days session of the grand lodge of
negro Knights of Pythias this morn
ing in Metropolitan hall, Col. W. W.
Andrews, grand chancellor, declared
that it was possible for the two races
to live together in this southland in
peace and harmony, each regarding
the rights and feelings of the other,
and speaking well of each other.
THE time has passed when the
white man should say mean things
about the negro or the negro should
say mean things about the white
man." said Col. Andrews, "but there
must be a common ground on which
we can meet and discuss all differ
ences and adjust them. l have long
ago assured the white people that my
color would not run or rub, and it is
possible for me to sit down and talk
with any white man on the common
interests of all without him getting
any of my blackness.
I'VE are appealing to the white
man for rigid enforcement of the law,
and that only. l say we are appeal
ing to the white men, because they
make the laws, cOnstrue the laws and
execute the laws, for they. have the
power to down lynching and mob vio-
lence forever. This can be done by
the punishment of those who partici-
pate, and unless this is done there is
a dark future in store for our gov
ernment. Lawlessness, mob violence
and their kindred evils are the breed
ers of reds, bolshevikism, anarchy
and all other such organizations
which would destroy our government
and wreck happiness.
Eve love the south. and here is
where we are going to remain, but in
remaining and being loyal to our
state, we want the state to do the
right thing. Give us good schools,
protection under the law, the right to
live. and we will help to make this
land the garden spot of the world"
There was much interest manifest
ed in the opening of the grand lodge
this morning. DIR. j. N. Stokes made
a special prayer for race unity and
harmony between the two races. He
asked God to put it into the hearts
of the white people of the South that
the negroes were their best friends
and would die by them. He had al
ways been loyal to the flag, loyal to
his friends and was not vindictive,
but possessed the Christ spirit,
Father forgive them they know not
what they do" Shouts of amen came
from many threats.
Reports made yesterday showed
that the grand lodge was in good fl
nancial condition. DR.. C. R. Williams,
in his report as grand keeper of re-
cords and seal, showed that the order
was in better financial condition than
any time previous. The receipts had
been: From supplies, $2757.19; from
per capita, $7664.53; from minutes
i $11O5.42; from supreme tax, 1882. %;
from temple tax, $3130.41; total, 49,,
078.89. Expended, $13,093.51.
S. H. Coleman, endowment secre,
tary. reported collected $14, 1888. 40;
brought forward $63,548.65; total
$208, 092.36; assets, $93925.
The report which attracted much
attention was the report of the MAJ
who handles more money for negroes
than any other one colored man in
Florida, E. A. Pottsdamer of ITALIA.
hassee, grand master of exchequer
and treasurer of the endowment de.
partment. There was much interest
manifested in his report. He report.
ed grand lodge receipts, $40, 317.73
expended $13,099.99;. cash balance
$7,217.74. Endowment department
receipts, $212,387.26; expended, $780,.
951.16; cash balance. $118,462.26.
The following officers were elected
Col. w. w. Andrews, Jacksonville
grand chancellor; G. A. Adger. st
Augustine, past grand chancellor; w
S. Stevens, Quincy, vice grand chan
cellor; j. N. Stokes, D. D., Cocoa
grand perlate; William Goldstucker
Pensacola, grand master at arms; w
T. Spears, Sanford, grand lecturer
G. r. Williams, NJ. D., grand keeper
Of records and seal; S. Fl. Coleman
Tallahassee, secretary endowment
board; E. A. Pottsdamer, Tallahassee
grand master of exchequer and treas
urer endowment board; ]. A. Parker
NJ. D.. Gainesville, grand medical ex
aminer; James Sullivan. Lake City
grand outer guard; c. P. Lowry
Tampa, grand inner guard; S. S
Campbell, Jacksonville, member en-
dowment board; Charles Williams
Jacksonville, w. w. Andrews. su
preme representatives; S. G. McGill
Jacksonville, grand attorney.
The grand lodge was addressed thi!
morning by Supreme Chancellor
Green of New Orleans.
Grand Court Calanthe
Four hundred women took part il
the opening of the second days ses
sion of the Grand Court of Calanth,
this morning in the opening services
Grand Orator Theresa Moore. made
the opening prayer which brough
forth many "amens,' and then fol
lowed the opening ode. 1t was opened
in keeping with the ritual, and prac
teal address was delivered by Crane
Worthy Counsellor E. L. Colyer o.
, Orlando.
"Our women must play an impor
tant part in the solution of the muel
talked of race problem in this coun
try" she said, "and we must put int,
every fiber of our children race love
. and the love for Christ. / have M
r. Il L.