Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-11-03
BIG GATHERING OF
K. P.'S LAST NIGHT
LARGE ATTENDANCE AT DIS
TRICT CONVENTION AT X. p.
HALL YESTERDAY

Inc dnuudl cOuVentlOn OF the
18th district Knights of Pythias was
held in this city last evening under
the auspices of Audubon Lodge No.
1853. The district comprises the
towns of Anita, Adair, Cumberland,
Extra and Audubon, and large del
egation from each. Of the lodges but
Cumberland, were in attendance
Grand Chancellor L. 8. Robinson
Of Glenwood, Grand X. Of r. and s..
Ward Ferguson Of Rolfe. Harry H..
Cate, District Deputy Grand Chan
celor of Anita: District Deputy
Grand Chancellor B. C. Baumond Of
Council Bluffs, and Senator Glenn
Kimball, past Grand Chancellor and
now Supreme Representative, Of
Council Bluffs, were among the high
officers in attendance.
The weather was fine, and al
though tie roads were anything but
at their best. the large delegations
drove to Audubon in their cars. The
largest delegation from any lodge
was from Extra.
The X. of p. han was taxed to its
utmost capacity early in the even
ing. An hour or more was spent in
getting acquainted, after which the
lodge was called to order. The Of
ficers Of Adair Lodge No. 123 were
asked to fill the stations and the
team from that lodge then conferred
the degree work in the rank Of
Page on three candidates. The work
was put ON in splendid shape, and
was followed by a lecture In which
some interesting lantern slides were
used.
The lodge was then at ease for
few hours, in order to carry out a
short program that had been pre-
pared. Walter e. Williams was the
chairman and officiated like an old
veteran in that capacity. H. J..
Hoogenakker extended the visiting
Knights most royal welcome on
behalf of the Audubon lodge and
the city of Audubon, to which Harry
H. Cate of Anita, responded in his
happy and inimitable way.
w. F. Budd of Anita, gave a
splendid talk on the subject Of
Looking Backward" This was fol-
lowed by a most interesting talk by
M. r. Terhune, of Extra, who had
for his subject Looking Forward"
Senator Kimball OF Council Bluffs
was then called upon to make q talk
on Fraternity and the Aims and OBJ
jects Of the order. MT. Kimbali is
a fluent talker and gave splendid
address.
Hon. Ray CARRIER Of Adair. gave a
delightful talk on the subject of
Holding Interest Of Members" Mr..
CARRIER, who Is a member Of the leg
islature. and good public speaker.
had no difficulty in holding the at
tention OF his hearers while making
his address, which was full Of inter
est.
Grand Chancellor L. s. Robinson
Of Glenwood, then gave a half-hour
Talk ON the Good of the Order
Al the head officer OF the lodge in
the Iowa Domain. he gave the MEM
bers some interesting facts and In
formation. He has a pleasing per-
sonality and had no difficulty in get
ting the attention of all the Knights.
The speaking program came to a
close with the address of Ward Fer
guson of Rolfe, who talked on IRE
cruiting New Members" Mr.. Fer
guson is perhaps the best-known
knight in the state Of Iowa, having
been one OF the grand officers for
years. He told the X. P's a great
deal that is not. generally known in
the subordinate lodges and the in
formation he gave was well receiv-
ed.
A buffet luncheon was served. aft
er which the social hour followed.
The delegates and visiting Knights
fingered long after the close Of the
meeting to visit with the grand Of
ficers and members from the visit
ing lodges.
Last nights convention was Of
special interest to all members Of
the X. of p. lodge and from that
gathering much good has been ac-
complished for the local organize
ton. The Audubon lodge has en-
joyed healthy increase In mem
bership the past two years. and all
indications point to much activity
during the coming months.