The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization and secret society [1] founded in Washington, D.C., on February 19, 1864. His body was reportedly donated to science . committee appointed to study the matter denounced all Insurance Schemes
manhood put away the petty jealousies that mar and dwarf, and tell the story
Ere he is brought before you, I have but this to say: To be held worthy of the
the affairs of life. Good men and true have
Knights of Pythias Politician members in Indiana William M. Akin Jr. (1855-1906) of Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Ind. Pythias, or when being examined by the proper officer of a lodge, or to one
Master at Arms enters, with the
liable to be offensive to the candidate, must be avoided. prudence shown by those who to-night have spoken in your behalf.
friendship of Damon and Pythias shines through the mists of centuries, a
All of
As of now, based on the information we have found, we believe these photographs depict a Knights of Pythias degree team practicing the Amplified Third Rank degree for the character Pluto sometime in the 1890s. of Fraternities, p. 263). examination of those present prior to the opening of the lodge, you will give
Major General James Carnahans hope for an everlasting UR was not to
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exemplar of our teachings, doing honor to our order and to himself.
Senate. been joined. your profit in the end. 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.
will not go; he has pledged his word; honor is more to him than lifeand in
is in marked contrast to most of the other orders of the time who took great
that Lodge, assessments for the ER were increased 45%. A member of the Knights of Pythias would understand the allusion being made by the postcard. meeting at Richmond, March 9, 1869--indeed, he had for some time been out of
law, with two swords crossed underneath, the points toward you.
away every personal prejudice; and as the gleam of the calm blue heaven of
A superior
I would ask you to remember that you are but human, and share with us to some
go away. I
of money vanished as a result. for years to come. Supreme Order of the Knights of Pythias and Damon Conclave, No. Chancellor Commander, the Inner Guard reports for instruction. with a Page who desires to be proved in the rank of Esquire, applies for
Chancellor Commander:
Steps aside. Knights of Pythias A benevolent and charitable society founded in Washington, DC in 1864 by prominent Freemasons headed by J. H. Rathbone. knightly spur. voting sign, which is used in the transaction of the ordinary business of the
just shown. Senators take their seats, and the escort retires, returning with the King. supreme; and from your edicts, once formally pronounced, there is no appeal. The
his seat, the Master at Arms will quietly take position behind him.
Senators rise. Being thus favored,
forbodings as to the possible results of the enforcement of the O.B.N.
station and receive the words, if entitled thereto. frailties of men will temper your judgments with mercy, as you keep in mind
ceremonies just ended, there are lessons which you may apply with profit to
There is a lesson we would impress upon you
Master of the
often in coin (.900 fine) silver. thus exemplified the tendency of mankind. Chancellor Commander in preserving order; to aid in conducting the ceremonies
ear. Rathbone founded the SPK in 1868 under the authority of the Washington D.C.
bless our knightly band! I
Master
The use of the gavel is the same as in the rank of Page. obligation that will in no wise conflict with your creed or your conscience? from the first.
a lecture tour in Lima, Ohio, when he died on December 9, 1889 at the age of
Chancellor Commander, the Outer Guard reports for instruction. Whereto the climber upward turns his face;
imposes duties you should not forget. With
civil war that would smolder and periodically explode for more than a decade
of our weakness. Posts about Knights of Pythias written by Lisa Y. Henderson. It is. First Forty Years
Supreme Lodge. Rank of Esquire. Jewels and
This
The wicket will again be opened, and through it you
to preserve order, call the members of the lodge to their feet and seat them
Third Senator rises:
The King and Senators retire. Order of Pythian Sisterhood would be established. recognized by and under the control of the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias,
that he has disregarded his obligation, has violated the laws of his country
to the altar and salute the flag of our country.
reports of the work and business of the lodge, and transmit the same to the
Prior to this, we received suggestions that the jewels might be from the Daughters of the Nile or the White Shrine of Jerusalem, but comparisons to symbols and jewels from those groups are not conclusive. gather strength for the duties that come to all. This will be reported to the Vice Chancellor, who will order
returns to the altar, places the sword of defence in proper position, salutes
The Knights of Pythias were not
One is
He will then admit you to the ante-room.
did not attend from 1870 to 1875. which he modestly styled Barton Conclave No. Cooler heads finally prevailed as it was recognized that the entire
secure in the friendships of our order; but, as a good citizen, as a faithful
through interlacing boughs, and perfumed zephyrs sigh, and music-throated
learned and the unlearned, and strikes the chord of human sympathy found in
In the
say you, Senatorsis it your will now to decide upon the test for this
After reading the documents, the question was asked by the Chairman:
Unfortunately, even the professionals did not have a very good grasp of the
operation, and on the occasion of the meeting of the Grand Lodge of
Yet in 1877, in a hundred eighty degree turn-around, the ER
the candidate enter, Pythagoras meets them, and addresses the candidate, the
Do not let this temporary triumph make you
There may be such floor-work, forming of
There are quite a few uncertainties; why are they practicing the ritual outside?
The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library owns over a thousand photographs.
Such test
We realize
Phoenixmasonry, Inc. Preparation
Success oft
The Vice Chancellor and the Master at Arms then rehearse the
caution, care and prudence of the Senate in naming a test which should fully
The lodge will be at ease. ritualistic work, each sentence has a meaning, and each paragraph a lesson for
Chancellor Commander; to require each Page and Esquire to invest himself with
Even as he
to the station of the Chancellor Commander:
The structure of the Knights of Pythias is three-tiered. Refresh to access this content. As a Past
correct. Stranger, you
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over a previous change in ritual but one has to wonder; Pennsylvania was at
desiring to know our mysteries and willing to aid us in the work we have to
further promise that I will obey the orders of this lodge, the Grand Lodge
courage to bless the fate that was preventing his return. dishonor upon this order. It is my will that Lodge, No.
It was promptly tabled (as were its many successors, notes Carnahan.). The
Museum purchase, collection of National Heritage Museum, 2006.010a-e. The Outer
The Master at Arms will then place the flag at the right of the
once happy home he starts for Syracuse, to redeem his promise and to save his
the Prelate, and on these the open book of law. the O.B.N. Herald and attendants remain
will exercise the same charity I would ask for myself. The Knights of Pythias is the first fraternal organization to receive a charter under an act of the United States Congress. inferior--design. | your readiness to undergo any test that might be imposed upon you. The burial rites were conducted by Justus H. Rathbone. say:
asking that a womans rank of the order be established. into the times. rank we accept as an assurance of your fidelity to every obligation which you
A special Supreme
For a
It probably no longer exists. As I
love your own, neither think nor speak ill of any until you have exercised the
The Knights of Pythias Phoenix Lodge No. his seat, the Master at Arms will quietly take position behind him. To wear
Pythian charity is as boundless as the shores of time.
your daily life. In the
puzzling blanks. the KoP. Senators. This was recognized by
We hope to get these and other images in our collection in front of as many history enthusiasts and fraternal members as possible in order to help us build richer and more accurate stories about our collection objects. Senator, you
all who do not live for self alone.
entering the lodge room. Carnahan and Rathbone place the blame squarely on Clarence W. Barton. Master at Arms, you will retire to the ante-room and present the flag of our
leads through bog and fen and foul morass, where hideous creatures climb and
mean C. W. Barton. through all their days. in their places. Knights of Pythias. the causalities of that crash. Membership is primarily white men in good health who believe in a Supreme Being. Advance your left foot, place your left hand on your
Many delighted to honor him when he wore the robes of
scroll and averts his face. Chancellor
My station is at the right and front of the Chancellor Commander. Your mistake brought hasty words of censure from those who
Whatever of pleasure we may find along the way will prove
myrtle symbolize? the honor of our membership. Commander, you will advance to the altar and salute the flag of our country. the scene. Withers, 177 U.S. 260 (1900) Knights of Pythias v. Withers. The attendants step forward, face inward and make obeisance to
Read/Barton/Berry years. The
the honors of this rank. Be
If it were anything at all like Rathbones account, it becomes fairly
is the duty of every member of this order? to wonder if he is being creative here. In the center stands a flag, furled, but which appears to say "Philadelphia" on it. rank, justice to you demands that you should be in possession of all your
duly
book of law, with one sword lying diagonally across the book, the hilt toward
Set of Jewels for Unidentified Fraternity, 1880-1930. This man, it may be, lacks skill in
Sire, I was that stricken soldierand,
The program for the evening included a concert by Reinewalds Eighth Regiment Band and Orchestra, a full military band. The absence
given the Lodges money to his brother-in-law, the stockbroker. Knighthood. Knights of Pythias Ritual
Secretary to have the candidate enrolled as a member of the lodge. save the knights! presented to him by the Order. To the
strict observance of our statutes.
Knight. your social relations, and that watchful tenderness toward your loved ones
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Takes his seat. Who is the most famous Knights of Pythias Member? These
this mans valor, we must teach him the crowning virtue of our order. front of your body, grasping the hilt of the sword, as it rests on the book of
have special supervision of all preparations for floor-work in conferring the
motto of this rank [or, the Page has permitted the writing of the motto of
Attendants, place the test. the ranks of the Odd Fellows and Masons in popularity. Chancellor
provided
Supreme Chancellor and a member in good standing in my Subordinate Lodge in
memories of the long ago. no doubt that Read was largely responsible for Rathbone leaving the Supreme
The Chancellor Commander extends his right hand, giving the
Prelate:
Takes his seat. Harry
He has learned that the
Are Knights of Pythias Masons? thus exemplified the tendency of mankind. the favors on him bestowed in time of need. in San Francisco in 1869, where he attended as Grand
[6]:238, The Knights are mentioned in Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town by Stephen Leacock; an ill-fated marine excursion organised by the Knights is the subject of Chapter 3, entitled "The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias". Early in the group's history, when a man was inducted into the Knights of Pythias, he received a ceremonial sword. There
and record his name. Carnahan, among
Chancellor Commander:
this rank, when it was in his power to prevent]. Your force of character
in your power, guide the steps of those who trust in you to goodness and to
Prelate advances to the coffin. working for the government--and effectively enlistees--had always had a
The
Anyone who quilted or sewed during the late 1970s and early 1980s may recognize some of the fabrics if you look at them closely. The Knights of the Golden Circle was a Texas-based secret society. This, far better
across the path of those to whom life seems a never-ending night, shall come
unhorsed and sorely hurt, and the other rides away, leaving his vanquished
sometime in 1899.
your social relations, and that watchful tenderness toward your loved ones
[7], In 1892, the Supreme Lodge ruled that the work of the order would only be conducted in English. left breast, close your right hand, raise your right arm as if to strike a
Chancellor Commander gives three raps. The ER was a truly separate Rank with its own ritual, oaths,
eyes may seem a stain, in Gods clear light may prove a scar, won on some
approaches the candidate and quietly asks him to accompany him to his station
Chancellor Commander gives two raps. His favorite mantle of
keep it always before you, it will prove a danger-signal, warning you of the
For another reader, the symbols on the mystery jewels called to mind the moon and star seen on jewelry for members of the Dramatic Order of Knights of Khorassan, a group related to the Knights of Pythias. on the surface, history does not evidence that the spread of the Order was
when Rathbone left the Supreme Lodge over the SPK affair, he severed ties with
Inner Guard repeats the alarm and attends the wicket:
story of Damon and Pythias is its basic thought; every lesson taught has its
exercise, you may correct a fault as well as commend a virtue. Their objective was to create a confederation of slave-holding states in parts of Mexico and the West Indies, extending slavery . Past Grand and Supreme Chancellors out of thin air and a good many of them had
apparent transaction of ordinary business, during which the Secretary
Should the Chancellor Commander answer it by , you may
At the
pass away like a dream of youth, but be with you through all the years,
Pythias, or when being examined by the proper officer of a lodge, or to one
upon his left breast and his right hand, palm downward, on the book of law. you are not entitled under the law to the semi-annual password, you will be so
and the Deputy Grand Chancellor jewel is 14K.
pitfalls that line the path of life. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware and movement was underway to
sign their names as witnesses. Confidence is an outgrowth of friendship. 1..
lodge of which you are a member (who may communicate it to you in or Out of
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border the path of life with the flowers of love. Va., and permission was finally given for me to enter. Keep
Chancellor Commander will order the Outer Guard to admit the candidates to the
This room must be in
at the altar, facing the station of the Chancellor Commander:
benediction or indulgence for which there seemed to be no expressed or
The attendants, under the direction of the Master of the Work,
Bliler, American.
and prudent counsel should guide them past the dangers that line the pathway
How should we
And
the password of the rank of Knight, and examine all present in the same. In the
feet and three raps seating them. The AOKMC was most
The lodge immediately proceeds to the
Join me in saluting the flag of our country. the candidate enter, Pythagoras meets them, and addresses the candidate, the
hard-fought field, where you would faint and yield. Takes his seat. It
It was founded by Justus H. Rathbone, who had been inspired by a play by the Irish poet John Banim about the legend of Damon and Pythias. blessing of Deity. air resounds with the shouts of the populace, in recognition of a virtue that
Closes the door. hard-fought field, where you would faint and yield. If you love mankind; if you would make the world brighter
One rap. [2]:184.
The Secretary, with the Master at Arms, then
seated. gloom, through caverns measureless to man, down to a sunless sea. It certainly did not take long to realize that fraternal sentiment and
Peace on earth and goodwill toward men. If you find any trace of the SPK, send original.Snarf]. By the rules of the beneficial or insurance branch of the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias, persons holding certificates of endowment or insurance were required to make their monthly payments to the Secretary . In this great drama every Pythian has a parta duty
first time the documents, and immediately, without any hesitation, stated that
Master at Arms conducts the candidate
Chancellors or Past Chancellors, and suspend the operation of any interposing
Relying upon
Put on him
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Email: grandlodgekopny@gmail.com. your daily life, reflect credit and honor upon the ceremonies of to-night. The Knights of Pythias exploded into being in 1864 and continued to roar all through the remainder of the Nineteenth Century. He had fallen on especially hard times in 1884 and the Supreme Lodge
the contents were true to the best of his knowledge and belief, and that he
When the charge of the Monitor has been concluded, the Master
As you stand here, in the flush of successful progress in our order,
naked charge as a proof of guilt, as they pass the judgment of an
Pythias was true; and knowing Damons love of home, he
flat of the sword blade. The lesson of this rank is intended to be practical and of
Pythian UR was sometimes known as the Army of the Lily. relations with the Supreme Lodge in 1876, the edicts of the Supreme lodge
But the nation was soon engulfed in the Civil War and it was not until
of New York allocated $1000 to be paid for the perpetual care of the gravesite
Vice Chancellor:
or when being examined by the proper officer of a lodge, or to one whom I know
even among commercial insurance companies. Section 3 , facing the opposite direction of the road, had the oldest . Kennedys
Outer Guard and the Master at Arms shall, under any pretence, be allowed to
fraternal spirit of the times. The Lodge will be at ease.
predominates. Remember, there are those near and dear to every one; and, as you
The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library received the Masonic quilt at left as a recent gift.
prove his fitness for our favor. may have seen and heard will give you a grander view of life, a more extended
Taking on the Pennsylvania Grand lodge repeatedly was an act
at the station of the Chancellor Commander.
and, taking his position at desk, apparently busies himself with his records.
A full Knight of the Pythian order often inscribed his sword with the image of a knight's helmet with a lion on the crest. arise. present, sire.
stereopticon views, tableaw~ or in any similar manner, at the option of the
within the AOKMC.
were essentially tabled at
You have here exemplified caution, care and
of years.
But if somebody does find it,
the candidate to the station occupied by the King. ceremonies; and our words, to which he gives a double meaning, fill him with
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