The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-06
REASONS WHY EVERY PYTHIAN
SHOULD JOIN THE KHORASSANS
Object and Purposes of the
Dokeys Is to Bring Sunshine
and Gladness to the
Hearts of Gloom.

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The Dramatic Order Knights of Khoras-
san was first organized in Milwaukee,
Wis. in 1895, and was incorporated by
special act OF Congress in 1919. its juris-
diction being co-extensive with that o.
the parent order. the knights OF Pythias.
This organization has real reason for
its exis,ence-a real purpose in<its plans
of endeavor, and Is doing, real work IN
the cause of fraternalisrn.
There may come up in the minds OF
some, when we mention the Dramatic
Order of knights of Khorassan," visions
OF the old and almost forgotten Oriental
Degree as 1t was known. Nothing couio
be farther from the truth This IS one
so eievating in its character, so dran1atie
in It's rituaiistic lines. and so entertain
ing TO its votaries. that it should not be
spoken OF in the same breath with the
other, which was a blot on the fair
escutcheon OF Pythianism.
The aims. objects and purposes OF the
Knights OF khorassan are, IN few words
10 bring sunshine and gladness TO hearts
in gloom 70 aid in disneTling the clouds
that at times gather about and darken
the lives of all men; TO lay aside for
time the cares, worries and troubles Of
business life and the outer world ana
enjoy the fraternal companionship OF our
brothers in a jovial and nirth-provoang
as well as a broadening and elevstinS
way. freed from the restraining influences
OF greed and selhshness: 20 say ana do
Cor them, while yet they are In life,
those things we would so kindly ana
cheerfully say and do after death: to
brighten and perfume their lives with
words and acts of cheer. helpfulness and
comfort; TO nourish and cultivate the
seeds of human Kindness. until they shall
blossom and bloom like unto the love that
bound our prototypes. Damon and Pyth-
las, one to the ether: to change the sor-
row of disappointment failure and despair
of everyday life into the Joyous hope the
invigorating cheer and the bright and
luminous sunshine OF successful eS-
fstence TO pledge anew. with the enthusi-
asm of a renewed youth, brought about
by an association not too solemn and
sublime, our best efforts IN strengthening
our lodges, Improving our ritualistlc work.
broadening orr fraternaiism and upbuild-
ing generally the cause of Pythianism.
The rituaIistfc work of our order is
Ito use an expressive term)N as clean AS
a hounds tooth. as bright as a new dollar,
startling in the convincing force and eio-
quence Of it's lesson: wonderful in it's
revelation of human characteristics. and
surprisingly beautiful in the magnificent
presentation OF it's interpretation. 1t takes
hold OF the hearts OF those who give
1t sincere consideration with the grip OF
absolute and unqualified conviction, de-
lineating human character as applied to
cur everyday life. divided into acts and
scenes, each act a chapter in our ex-
istence, each scene a revelation Of the
hest there is In man. True, there is
vein of hunor introduced which adds to
the pleasure, happiness and JOY of him
who hears. Other scenes are filled with
pathos, sadness and sorrow Which bring
US to a thorough realization Of the evils
that confront us day by day: and in
still others great truths are presented,
which are the cornerstone and foundation
of this organization.
The floor work is unusual and wonder
fully beautiful in its stage settings.
gorgeous In its Oriental costumiug OF
those who take part. and intensely dra-
matte, emotional and forceful in the por-
travail OF mans duty TO his fellowman.
Like a great spectacle, the splendor OF
it's introduction Is only rivaled by the
thrilling exempllfication and unfolding of
each step in life's drama. all having one
object. tending to one purpose and hay
ing one reault--the entertainment, the
elevation and betterment OF those who
affiliate with 1t.
As an organization It strives at all
times 20 live up TO the highest standard
of fraternaIism and TO make of its vot-
aries exemplars of it's motto: Lift Up
the Fallen
To be eligible to membership IN the
knights of Khorassan one must be
member in good standing Of the rank OF
Knight in the Order knights OF Pythias.
When he once becomes a member and
sees the bene1ts-social, frsternal and
intellectuai-to be derived from affila-
ton with this organization, he Will as
direct result he a more faithful and en-
thusiastic Knight. But remember. sus-
pension in a Pythian Lodge means for
fixture of membership in the Dramatic
Order knights OF Khorassan.
other Brief Reasons and Explanations
Are:
It's possibilities for social Intercourse
are greater than are usually found in
fraternal societies.
It furnishes a medium whereby mem
hers of the different subordinate lodges
of knights of Pythias can coningle with
each other closer.
Being non-benefcial, it appeals only to
those who seek the best in fraterpalism.
Its ceremonies, properly exemplfied.
are such as to prove every votary a man,
who fully surmounts his difficulties.
It affords association under such condf-
tons as to cement still stronger the ties
of friendship. promoting good fellowship
and driving care away.
our ceremonies are impressive. our
ideals high, and our love for our fellow
man is as boundless as the shores Of
time.
We are comprised of optimistic Knights
OF Pythias-those who snile-and no
knight has reached the height he may
attain until he has traversed Khorassan's
Plain.
A Dokey's Creed
? ay1 a Y,1er,har. of fhe finest order that's