The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1921-06-16

Grand Lodge in Minot, Wednesday,
laid plans for the establishment of a
State Pythian Home in North Dakota
which they hope to see realized in the
near future. This was one Of the sew
eral important matter under consider
alton at this session.
About seventy-five delegates from
various sections Of the state are at
tending the grand lodge and the num-
Der Of delegates to the Pythian Sisters
convention which is also in progress
is quite large. Both bodies met in
joint session Wednesday morning at
the Elks home where they were given
a hearty welcome by w. NJ. Smart,
president of the city commission, who
referred to the attributes of the order
in an eloquent manner. Responses
were made by D. j. O'Connell of
Towner and Mrs. Claude c. Turner
Of Dickinson.
This was the first time the two
bodies had met in joint session and it
furnished occasion for fraternal
greetings. Col. Frank Henry, past
grand chancellor spoke for the
knights and presented the Sisters
with fine bouquet of flowers. Greet
ings from the Sisters to the Knights
were given by Mrs. Margaret West of
Minot. Mrs. Minnie Greenhalgh of
Minot, grand chief of the Pythian
Sisters presented Grand Chancellor
August johnson of Washburn with a
bouquet. The two lodges then opened
their regular sessions.
kilograms were read from the su-
preme chancellor at Dayton, Ohio, and
from the past supreme chancellor,
Charles S. Davies, who visited Minot
q year ago. VIM. T. Sprake of Cassel-
ton, grand keeper Of records and seal,
responded to the greetings and also
sent kilograms to the other grand
lodges in session.
knights Greet Pres. Harding
The following telegram was sent to
Brother Warren G. Harding, presi-
dent of the United States:
Minot,s N. D., June Is, 1921.
Hon. Warren e. Harding,
President of the United States,
Washington, D. C.
The Grand Lodge Knights of
Pythias, Domain Of North Dakota. in
convention assembled sends greetings
efforts and ideals for Americanism and
pledge you our cooperation.
Aug. E. Johnson, Grand Chancellor
w. T. .Sprake, Grand Keeper Of
Records and Seal
President Harding joined the
Knights Of Pythias when yet a young
mar, in the city Of Marion. Q. After
his Inauguration, he attended regular
X. P. lodge in Washington, D. c., and
made an address in which he stated
if the principles for which Knights of
Pythias stand could be observed, all
national and international friction
would fade away.
A Past Chancellor's jewel was pre-
sented to Past Grand Chancellor G.
w. Wolbert, the presentation being
made by Past Chancellor Ed Ander-
son of Fargo.
Aug. E. Johnson of Washburn,
Grand Chancellor, in his report re-
commended the establishment Of a
State Pythian Home and Grand
Lodge Endowment Fund. The finan-
cial condition of the Grand Lodge was
never better. There has been a big
increase in membership during the
past year.
At 6 o'clock Wednesday evening, a
dinner was given at the K. P. Home
for the delegates, the visiting Knights
and the Pythian Sisters.
At 4 o'clock, D. 0. K. K. parade
took place thru the principal business
section of the city. 1t was headed by
the band and included members of the
Knights of Khorassan, candidates and
the Pythian Sisters in autos. The
costumes of the Dokeys were gor-
geous. One float contained the cal
dron with "Pap" Stewart reposing
gracefully in it. The hungry tiger
was featured in the parade. The
knights Of Khorassan put on Cere-
monial at the Elks Home Wednesday
night initiating large class.
The following grand lodge officers
are present:
Grand Chancellor-August E. John
son, Washburn.
Grand Vice Chancellor-John L.
Bowers, Mandan.
Grand Prelate-William H. Francis,
'Velva.
Grand Keeper Of Records and Seal
w. T. Sprake, Casselton.
Grand Master Of Exchequer-John
L. Gunkel, Casselton.
Grand Master Of Arms-A. w. Pat
terson, Leith.
Grand Inner Guard-Uexter u. Rlce.
Grand Outer Guard-F. j. V. Kie
bert, Center, acting.
The officers Of the Pythian Sisters
grand lodge follows.
Past Grand chief, trustee for three
years, Mabel Roelig,, Minot; Grand
Chief, Minnie Greenhalgh. Minot;
Grand Senior, Gertrude Rowan, Mi
not; Grand Junior, Ruby Thompson,
Bismarck; Grand Manager, Martha
McCracken, Grand Forks; G.. N. r.
& c., Lucy NJ. Lewis, Neiche; 9. NJ.
Of F., Jennie M. Turner, Dickinson;
Grand Protector, Alice 1verson. Doy-
on; G. o. G., Helen Tufford, Doyon;
Trustee, one year, Nettie Ddnnie,
Grand Forks.
The following officers were elected
this morning for the ensuing year:
Grand Chancellor-John L. Bowers,
Grand Vice Chancellor-W. H.
Francis, Velva.
Grand Prelate ~ A. w. Patterson,
Leith.
Grand Keeper Of Records and Seal
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