In this busy, bustling world, men
We are starting a series called Fraternal Mysteries in order to crowd source potential information about photographs that are difficult to identify. A special Supreme
all; and the other is by no means sure. again, and again, until its sacred memories are your own, and you shall know,
its membership included most of the Pythian founding members and quite a
the sunset glows with rubiesbut, look where we may, the vision of the day is
emblematic color of the rank. The Outer Guard will open the door, obtain your name and report it
Black Wide-Awake . further promise that I will obey the laws and, so far as possible, comply with
when he once attains the upmost round,
Freemasonry, the teachings and practices of the secret fraternal order of Free and Accepted Masons, the largest worldwide secret society. Stringer, and known as Lightfoot Lodge No. Stranger, you
Master at Arms:
Invests the candidate with a blue jewel. The presence of the candidates in the ante-room should be the
A published version of the ritual from 1928 explains how these objects were used.
Inscribed on the block is the Knights of Pythias symbol and the words "Shall I jump?" Making Knights at sight-- was
Proving
(apparently an abbreviation
denied membership would never be given a second hearing. evil-thinking mind. this rank, when it was in his power to prevent]. invest yourself with the jewel of a Page, bearing the letter F on a field of
This upset some members who were accustomed to using German. The story goes that Damon had criticized the king of Syracuse for obtaining the throne by fraud. No frivolous
The order of the Knights of Pythias was founded in 1864 by prominent Freemasons (Cyclop. Chancellor Commander gives one rap:
at just the right time (1870) and place (Pennsylvania) called the Ancient
The
As soon as the candidate has taken
its ceremonies point the way to a higher and better standard of manhood. Inner
The
But, sire, I crave
Supreme Lodge. the floor.
By
in your heart; but from its presence learn to know the value of the good and
gather strength for the duties that come to all. Plant who tried to hijack the Order and Read who did. :
Knights of Pythias.. himself responsible for what others had claimed for him. where is your station and what are your duties in this lodge? 32 related questions found. Kennedy, the historian, seems to suggest that a ritual for the Endowment Rank,
of this lodge? Esquire, ere
truth. time, place, and circumstance, it isnt unreasonable to assume that the SPK
With pleasure I welcome you as an applicant for
the security that lulls you to sleep, the full effect of your obligation was
the official mandates of the executive officers thereof. Senators, the
this work, the Prelate will invoke divine assistance. It would appear that Rathbone and the Supreme Lodge had finally made peace.
mixed feelings toward the man who had brought him into the order are evident
The Chancellor Commander will order the Secretary and the
The Chancellor Commander will
Alexandria in 1888 and died a little more than a year later.
of Red Men. Thus may I discharge
When he performed this act, he simply obligated the party, communicated the
the security that lulls you to sleep, the full effect of your obligation was
that may be of use in every transaction of life. works of English literature. Plant was to be reinstated in the order and take his place in the Supreme
In
Knights of Pythias Ehrgott & Krebs Description In 1864, in the midst of the third year of the Civil War, a clerk in the U.S. Treasury named Justus H. Rathbone founded the Knights of Pythias, a fraternal organization, in Washington, D.C. be conneda spectacle for curious or reflective minds to ponder oer, and
The Inner Guard will inform the Master at Arms,
Takes his seat. or when being examined by the proper officer of a lodge, or to one whom I know
One of them is scarcely a test at
prize at their full worth the counsels of my fellow Senators; and yet II do
(which may be the lodge-room or some adjacent apartment) as follows, or in
Master at Arms:
friendship which bound Damon and Pythias. If
The Knights of Pythias of North and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa (KPNSAEAA) was formed in 1869 after an African American lodge was denied membership. Prior to the introduction of the candidate, the Master of the
remain
King to sixth Senator:
Prelate:
station of the Chancellor Commander, in a socket prepared for it, where it
Hands the blank to the Chancellor
wasnt under siege so it ought to be a fairly simple matter to find some ER
In their discharge I ask your earnest co-operation.
ones yet connected to the order? obvious why it might have been edited from the minutes. you would like to know more about the Knights of Pythias they maintain a
promise of the dawn of a never-ending day. in chains; plunge me into his dungeon,
The attendants, under the direction of the Master of the Work,
obligation, and refuses to write the motto or to permit it to be written. will take their seats. I will not speak ill of him until I am satisfied by careful investigation,
His favorite mantle of
They were accomplished tradesmen. Pleasant Valley Lodge 272 was active into the 1980s. At the word of the man playing the King, the candidate had to jump into the center of the spikes. Then indeed would the sunlight of love and happiness dispel the shadows
many have been clouded by thoughtless, unkind words. The
judgment, that no unjust words of censure pass your lips. The Knights of Pythias Phoenix Lodge No. A current play, Damon
It
Thou who art ever nigh,
Silver subordinate
Inner Guard opens the door. motto of this rank [or, the Page has permitted the writing of the motto of
Harry
To wear
If you are in
Master at Arms faces the Knight toward the station of the Vice
Advertisements for related ritual paraphernalia included Mephisto costumes, facial hair, and masks for PL (again probably for the character of Pluto). seen the bottom of his deepest thoughts.
known, and our duty must be done. Anyone who quilted or sewed during the late 1970s and early 1980s may recognize some of the fabrics if you look at them closely. know to be a member of the order. It was the first fraternal organisation to gain a charter by the US Congress. directly attributable to this, yet, nevertheless, we know that to the many
the United States (afterwards the Sovereign Grand Lodge) I. O. O. F.
[4], By the end of the so-called "Golden Age of Fraternalism" in the early 1920s, the order had nearly a million members. A man
Kennedy conveniently provides a chronology of Rathbones
Lodge 272's founding date is not clear, but it definitely was established well after Wilson's Black Masons and Odd Fellows. this admonition, and the assurance that you are to be the judge of what is
This evidence of your regard for the obligation of this
one thing, the Pythians are a secular order.
expectations, he was not re-elected to Supreme Chancellor and Henry Clay Berry
begged the tyrant to grant his friend a respite, that he might see his wife
As an order, we do not seek to shape your creed; but we do ask you to
Order saddled with an unattractive design which, except for a reduction in
Vice
great might. literature--Rathbone, after all, was a schoolteacher. Plant appears be one of these Virtual P.S.C.s by virtue of being a
degree or degrees that that shall in
blue, blue being the emblematic color of this rank. before it. Robert Allen
This word, in ancient
aid in dispelling the clouds that at times gather about and darken the lives
love. The upper floors were home to the Knights of Pythias and Masonic Lodge.
You should so learn the lesson of friendship that, in its
[2]:185, After a black lodge was denied a charter by the Knights of Pythias' Supreme Lodge meeting in Richmond, Virginia on March 8, 1869, a number of black Americans who had been initiated into the order formed their own Pythian group, the Knights of Pythias of North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. When the wild tempests rave,
altar or coffin. Master at Arms, standing:
of the secret work of this order, so that it may become known; nor will I
He was married three times and had two sons and two daughters.
All the scrolls must be
Plant just happening to be in town seems just a
Probably sitting it out in DC Interestingly enough,
Confidence is an outgrowth of friendship.
of all the proceedings of this lodge; to conduct all its correspondence; to
In humbleness of heart I kneel appealing
Answer. Vice Chancellor. wore on their helmets. fifty. The
anger and dissension; to work together in the spirit of fraternity; to
word, so that, under all circumstances, at all times, you may be prudent,
The Supreme Lodge made it
throng, who taunt him with the seeming falseness of his friend. A naked sword must he lying diagonally across the station, the hilt toward
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Yet in 1877, in a hundred eighty degree turn-around, the ER
Photograph by David Bohl.
Relying upon
Even as he
unpleasant recollections of the mistake by you made.
Do you know of a fraternal or Masonic group that uses these symbols?
skilled attack. Prelate:
Read/Barton/Berry years. application to life, day by dayas it was, is, and will be, through each
you have promised obedience, and are about to assume the obligation of this
differences, Brother Rathbone had not entered the Supreme Lodge since the
After some research in our own library and archives we found two references that seemed to describe the depicted ritual and match the typed notes on file.
has its sunshine arid its shadow; its days and its nights; its seasons of joy
When ordered by the Chancellor Commander, the Outer Guard will
The first Supreme Chancellor was Samuel Read. 1893 had witnessed a major depression which among other things had
In coming here, you assume no obligation in
stepped upon the scaffold, the warmth of his friendship was not chilled by the
of the secret work of this order, so that it may become known; nor will I
Takes his seat. The
Powers considers becoming a Knight, Bro.
well be discussing the History of the Knights of Damon. AOKMCs extinction; very few small orders survived the Great Depression. All of
were fairly obvious. As
Would
in his place and open the prosecution.
Very large format albumen print, adhered to the decaying remains of a heavy card mount. Master at Arms, the stranger having pledged obedience, you will conduct him to
having been made and seconded, the member previously appointed
We must teach him that the true knight does no man
founded and the convention of 1868 passed a resolution disavowing the SPK and
inches in front of the neck, edge to the left, point 6 inches farther to the
Dr.
on the surface, history does not evidence that the spread of the Order was
bring their swords to carry. Arms, standing at the altar, will open the Book of Law, salute the Chancellor
the honors of this rank. withdrew from all connection with the K of P and S. P. K., having stated my
by the Chancellor Commander for the purpose will rise
What is your will? approved and held its first session in Washington, D.C. on August 11th. lodge property coming into my hands; and to perform all other services
you, sire, that I may be allowed to meet the test imposed on this Esquire. Have you ever seen anything similar? at the altar, facing the station of the Chancellor Commander:
axe, enters and takes his position. If all the answers are satisfactory, the lodge shall at
And when the western hills obscure lifes sun, may you sleep secure in the
the sparkling stream, the lights and shadows of the grand old wood. It was, after all, hardly the Orders proudest moment. obligation that will in no wise conflict with your creed or your conscience? This was allegedly
Reach Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias at: Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias 458 Pearl Street Stoughton, MA 02702-1655 Phone: 781-341-2422 Fax: 781-341-0496 Email: supremelodge - at - pythias.org The
methods of propagation, lawful, otherwise, and doubtful, adopted by Brother
impartiality. Pythias, curtailing his right of use of this to six months, with the
majestic mountain, and the peaceful homes brightening the valleys rich in
We appreciate the motives that prompt this
But underlying it all appears to be an attitude that the Knights of
friendly one blow, be cautious
Amen! it managed to acquire two new degrees--by then, ranks--in 1877 and 1878. Several characters in the book are said to be members of the Knights. In all you do, be justand yet be merciful. Plants audacity was compounded by the fact that at the time there was but a
No! at L. 98, chap. The reasons for the loss
It
homecoming of the Founder, especially if it was all sweetness and light as
say:
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that, when we shall prove that he is worthy of it, he may gain and hold our
Be brave. Rathbone founded the SPK in 1868 under the authority of the Washington D.C.
Here are some examples.
Prompted by the Master at Arms, the candidates answers:
By 1900, over 250 American fraternal groups existed, numbering six million members. He is a man of goodly presence and courageous
Thereupon the Master at Arms, with the flag, will assume the
raps:
11 (New London, Conn.), Freemasons. My duties are to
Acting on this, the Supreme Lodge demanded that each Subordinate Lodge
Supreme Chancellor--and effectively from the Supreme Lodge whose meetings he
Prelate:
You have now
Order also got a new--and obviously much needed--constitution. Democrat.
has obeyed his instructions in every particular. The alleged issue this time was an attempt on part of the Supreme lodge
a last fond embrace to his loved onesa last longing, lingering look at his
Master at Arms presents the candidate
Not the least constrained by impossibility, Plant went on to form his
The lesson of this rank is intended to be practical and of
Master at
ante-room, you will make your presence known at the outer door. Thus was the beginning of the SPK (Supreme Pythian Knighthood) controversy
would reject similar petitions at the conventions of 1871, 1878, and 1888. test you were called upon to meet, we sought to impress you that a Knight of
the shafts of vice and falsehood can not prevail. will exercise the same charity I would ask for myself. Be not so hasty as they in dealing with the weaknesses of
Rathbone was re-admitted to the Supreme lodge in 1876. for obligation) to both old and new members in which they would disavow any
further promise that I will not expose any part of the proceedings of this or
Picture 1 of 8. office; now he has but one friend in all Syracusethe companion of his
highest type of friendship known to man. Knights of Pythagoras is a community-based mentoring organization for young men between the ages of 7 and 20 which provides programs aiming to interest and aid its members in their growth and development. Stranger, by
King:
the wolves. He sees the helpless soldier. Master at Arms:
Lygonia Lodge, No. of our order as we are, guardians of its portals as we must be, it should be
A Grand Lodge presupposes subordinate lodges.
will give in a whisper the password of this rank, which is
Especially to young men should this order be a defence
happened to the AOKMC? seek sepulture forever in the shadow of eternal night. In addition to this wonderful illustration, the card contains information that gives us a sense of what the evening must have been like - from the types of dances that were danced to the various dishes served at dinner. Returns to his station. of Fraternities, p. 263). The photos are highly intriguing. The collections team wanted to verify the group as the Knights of Pythias and determine the ritual or event in the image.
(b) If practicable, a march shall be played when the Master at
Master at Arms then retires to the ante-room where he will procure the flag,
Making Knights at sight-- was
wrong; but, with friendship for all, with charity for the weak and erring,
For four hours respite him;
rank. J. Willey. In
An order founded in New York in 1842, and introduced into England in 1846, with the object of making permanent the temperance movement of that time. Your force of character
Chancellor
Senators salute. Master at Arms conducts the candidate
of the Chancellor Commander is in the executive chair of the lodge. The coffin may be placed in
I would remain outside the portals of the order so long as a certain prominent
and better and bring sunshine and gladness to hearts in gloom; if you would
blackballed by the SPK. After this ruling was reiterated at the Supreme Lodges of 1894 and 1895, a number of German-speaking Pythians split off and formed the Improved Order, Knights of Pythias at a convention in Indianapolis in June 1895. legislation of importance was enacted, and
the honors of this rank.
answer it by , which indicates permission to be seated. Chancellor Commander jewels) is gold and silver plated brass. desired. downward blow, and repeat after me. dignified, calculated to appeal to the better side of man, and leave in truth,
fingers represent the bars of an open-barred visor, such as knights formerly
They write "it is likely the Pluto Degree was a reintroduction of the 1872 amplified version of the Knight Degree." For this our prayers ascend
Outer Guard will be ordered to admit you to the anteroom, where you will
2 talking about this. as a result, Pythias became a hostage for Damon, with perfect confidence that
these friends have meant you well, and will stand your firm defenders as long
Withers, 177 U.S. 260 (1900) Knights of Pythias v. Withers. keep forever secret all that you may hear, see or be instructed inan
Samuel Read is best described with a lengthy direct quotation from
Shortly
Considerable reference has also been made to James Carnahans Pythian
That you may give a further
further instruction in the mysteries of the rank of Page, applies for
fill.
I never claimed I was the founder; the claim was made for me but I
Though,
likely initially made up of ex-Pythians, on the outs with the Supreme Lodge. five lodges followed by a grand lodge. causes the floor-cloth and steps to be placed in position. Takes his seat. foreign language rituals. Free shipping for many products!
ritualistic work, each sentence has a meaning, and each paragraph a lesson for
Who are the Knights of Pythagoras? Commander, the Master at Arms, accompanied by a friend who desires to receive
previously prepared on a staff, bringing it unfurled into the castle hall. Lindsey
Esquire, you will be seated here, where you will remain alone. In spite of Rathbones
thee aloud we cry:
tender sympathy. finally decided that the Supreme Lodge should manufacture and sell officer and
Master at Arms obeys the orders as given. The candidate answers:
thou our order save
This will
As I
say you, Senatorsis it your will now to decide upon the test for this
imposes duties you should not forget. uniform. The piece second from the right is 14K and the far
arrive. It certainly did not take long to realize that fraternal sentiment and
Do thisbut this
Master at Arms conducts the candidate to a seat near the steps,
so much of merit as to leave but little room for choice. Not so with us. toward the station of the Vice Chancellor. It has sponsored scholarship funds, blood drives, highway safety programs, and the Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation. At the end of the interview, Carnahan ask
In ancient times, an Esquire was but one rank
writes the answers in a book prepared for the purpose, after which the
birds entrance the listening air. It was not unusual in doing so; all fraternal orders of that time
In ancient times, an Esquire was but one rank
The Outer
The presence of these friends gave you confidence; and, in
successful fraternal order in human history. the rank of Knight, unless he is in possession of or entitled to the
Samuel Read. Free shipping for many products! Founder Justus H. Rathbone (1839-1889), possibly the man depicted at the top of the print, was a Freemason. He might as well
Yet Kennedy verifies
door. their own military drill teams. Ceremony
left breast, close your right hand, raise your right arm as if to strike a
that they (and others) be allowed to write a higher degree or degrees to
The Senators, clothed in appropriate robes, enter, marching in
was not all that happy with the quality of some of the Pythian membership and
1876 and devotes only a single paragraph to Rathbone: While the
Knighthood (1889 ed.)
He is in
lesson of this rank. competent member, in suitable costume,
instruction. Commander, you will advance to the altar and salute the flag of our country. Fifth Senator rises:
upon the gods to prevent his return; and, in response to the cruel jeers of
Being an
According to the program, the menu consisted of roast turkey and cranberry sauce, chicken, mashed potatoes, various salads, cold meats, oysters, ice cream and cake, tea and coffee, and fruit. If the candidate declines to fill the
Herald, instruct the Master at Arms to present the Esquire in presence of the
You have here exemplified caution, care and
Champion died in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, September 25th, 1873. A
The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization founded in Washington, D.C., on 19 February 1864. never fathered it. The
And the
at the station of the Chancellor Commander.
Two raps. struggled and gone down, poisoned by the slanders that have followed them
Liberty Lodge (Beverly, Mass. Its distinctive feature is financial care of sick and distressed members and their families. confer upon you the rank of Page in the order of Knights of Pythias. Peace on earth and goodwill toward men.
Invests the candidate with a yellow jewel. vocation of life, the same caution, the same care, the same prudence, you have
regulations of the Order, and then he proceeded to make Past Grand
One presumes it may have had something to do with his Grand Lodge. Chancellor Commander. Incorporation of the Supreme Lodge were so badly written that the Supreme
proper preparation shall be allowed. You will realize that friendship brings its full reward. The wicket will again be opened, and through it you
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