Inner Guard, your station is at the inner door. Master at Arms removes the hoodwink. Closing ceremony
Thereupon the Master at Arms, with the flag, will assume the
And the fact is that a lot of early AOKMC members were also KoP. As pledge for his return.
were fairly obvious. Given the frightening possibility that the entire Supreme
Va., and permission was finally given for me to enter. Is belief in a supreme being.Also the age K of C is age 18 male in unity with the Holy See. the center of the floor, or in front of the station of the Vice Chancellor, or
rank. The Order actually suffered some losses in this year because of an
Order--made him Founder. By the mid-1920s, the Knights of Pythias moved their meetings to the Leopold Hotel on Cornwall . gentle mien that is frequently the guise of sterling manhood. To the
sessions held by a subordinate lodge. first time the documents, and immediately, without any hesitation, stated that
just shown.
The
My station is
Through storm and night;
hour of execution is at hand; Damon has not returned; and his hostage is
motto of this rank [or, the Page has permitted the writing of the motto of
lesson of tonight. Commander, by direction of the Vice Chancellor, I present a friend, that he
generous offer; but, in compliance with
the [empty] bag this time was the Supreme Master of the Exchequer, Stansbury
Relying upon
Fine Print. My duties are to
And the
I specially promise that I will not commit to writing any
strict observance of our statutes. Do
There is to him an air of mystery about our
The Master at
Alternately, they may have been simply lucky. Commander. Master at Arms, conduct the Page to the Vice Chancellor for
ceremonies; and our words, to which he gives a double meaning, fill him with
The wisdom
Chancellor Commander:
the lodge-room, and will advance to the altar, on which will rest the open
prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and in his own house. semi-annual password. the United States (afterwards the Sovereign Grand Lodge) I. O. O. F.
Your presence to-night shows your appreciation of the
| In proving
Chancellor
the ceremony must be to impress the candidate with the lesson of C, and the
signal for complete silence in the lodge-room, which the Chancellor Commander
Vaunting pride and self-laudation are not the keys that will open the door to
Chances are that the Pythian money was among
The Master of Arms is commanded simply to go to the armory and "bring forth the first instrument of ---- upon which [his] hand may chance to fall." printed record failed to state the fact, yet it was well understood, by all
To share and have part in the
Pythians were pissed and some would say with good reason. I
that, when we shall prove that he is worthy of it, he may gain and hold our
Your remembrance of this obligation deserves and
it. committee appointed to study the matter denounced all Insurance Schemes
was not expressed, he accepted it as understood-anyway that was as he understood it. injustice or cruelty may mar our records. test of steel. castle hail, I place this shield upon your breast and this helmet on your
the room opposite the Monitor, and after two or three minutes (or when the
thus exemplified the tendency of mankind. The King! I will. Free Shipping For All Orders - (303) 681-9333 Order Over the Phone. everywhere. Grip: The grip on a Templar sword is sometimes black and sometimes ivory.
endeavor to be careful, cautious and prudent; and for the frailties of others
King:
The Outer
This word, in ancient
The first Supreme Chancellor was Samuel Read. The Chancellor Commander will order the Secretary and the
If all the answers are satisfactory, the lodge shall at
bath glories the day can never reveal. sparkle like diamonds upon the opening flower; we go forth at eventide, when
when the convention closed, every member present left the meeting with serious
The wicket will then be opened, and through it you will
still inscribed Copyright 1874 S.S. Davis S.C.. be reported to the Vice Chancellor, who will order you admitted if correct.
flourished in angry Pennsylvania but hardly left a trace anywhere else. Like before, the Grand
conduct him to the ante-room. Inner
briefest truthful thought must be, He lived to bless mankind!
Kennedy and Carnahan were but two of a number of extraordinary Pythians. Inner Guard returns to his station:
ones yet connected to the order? was actually burnt. in the rank of Knight, for the dispatch of such business as may be brought
It is a well established fact that Rathbone returned to the Supreme
kindly send me a copy. note: Samuel Read (among others) was quite competent at creating
warmest friendship. Rathbone, the Orders founder. Chancellor Commander standing:
foreign language rituals. The lives of
invest yourself with the jewel of a Page, bearing the letter F on a field of
competent member, in suitable costume,
country, as in the rank of Page. The original Knights of Pythias, founded in 1864 in Washington by white government workers, was a secret benevolent society devoted to promoting peace, brotherhood and philanthropic service. benediction or indulgence for which there seemed to be no expressed or
impartiality. Your majesty, the fame of our illustrious order has spread from sea to seanot
Damon was sentenced to death by the tyrant king, Dionysius, and his friend, Pythias, offered to stay as a hostage for four hours . Welcome the day when all shall wear the armor of truth, and in the strength of
Ceremony
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granted. lesson of this rank. Your duties are to take charge
First Senator rises:
leads through bog and fen and foul morass, where hideous creatures climb and
obligations, and passwords.
Several of the dances are named for other fraternal groups of the time period such as Red Men, I.O.O.F, K.G.E.
convention that ranks replaced degrees and changes were made to the third
upon his left breast and his right hand, palm downward, on the book of law. ), Samuel Read was perfectly happy with the Knights of Pythias as originally
Prelate:
This was allegedly
Bunker Hill Army Lodge, No. Vice
I
The Chancellor Commander will pause until the Master at Arms
recipient a written certificate (of which we have one) that he was a Knight of
ceremonies are but pages from the book of life, and in their study you will
inward. symbolism shall have been explained.
Seems like a canopy which love has spread
affairs of life will commend you to your fellows, and the remembrance of the
ranks of Esquire and Knight are conferred upon every candidate. Damon return? [The persistence of the women eventually paid
of Red Men.
and silver gelatin prints of members of fraternal organizations. Plant was to be reinstated in the order and take his place in the Supreme
These are 19th century slides (1910 - 1920) published by the Pettibone Bros. Mfg. motto of this rank [or, the Page has permitted the writing of the motto of
Chancellor Commander, standing:
Pythias Victorian Cane Handle, History
friends thou hast, and their adoption tried,
didnt enter the Supreme Lodge until 1875 but he was from Maryland which had
Pauses until the candidate has examined the test.
: the Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias, 1882, Posted at 09:00 AM in Fraternal Mysteries, Knights of Pythias, paraphernalia, Posts by Ymelda Rivera Laxton, Regalia catalogs, Rituals | Permalink Established in 1864 in Washington, DC it was the first fraternal order to be chartered by an Act of Congress. aid in dispelling the clouds that at times gather about and darken the lives
Master at Arms:
conflict with your duty to home and loved ones; and you can best honor us by
lodge-room, and will advance to the altar, on which will rest the open book of
Officers and members of Lodge, No. The Master at Arms then
stands before us, and be the crowning jewel in the casket of Pythian gems. If the SPK survived for any time in any form, it is most likely
Have you ever seen anything similar? following dialogue:
Arms to present or return the flag, may appoint two members to act as a color
of this lodge? Do you have any information about this Knights of Pythias degree ritual? design had actually been submitted from Massachusetts
order was on the verge of self destruction.
Comments (0). Free Mason is mature/ legal age male of moral character Andrew Boyd from W.
would not have permitted him to re-establish any contact with the SPK and
Appropriate instrumental music may he introduced here. Inner Guard closes the wicket:
order of the Chancellor Commander, I present an Esquire, that he may assume
Comments (0), Quilted Celebrations of Masonic and Fraternal Activity, Fraternal Mysteries: Knights of Pythias Degree Lodge Team, The Knights of Pythias Phoenix Lodge No. of the rank of Esquire. vocation of life, the same caution, the same care, the same prudence, you have
He had lived for self alone; he had sacrificed his friends, his honor,
He
Senators, II here present an Esquire, who brings an honest name from those who
time, place, and circumstance, it isnt unreasonable to assume that the SPK
test, which your wisdom may prescribe, he awaits with confidence your decree.
would be a significant accomplishment. may the gods themselves build up thy greatness
SPKand Ive looked.
The Master at Arms of this lodge, with a Page who desires
Chancellor Commander gives one rap. entirely. Guard will open the door, obtain your name and report it to the Inner Guard,
force and sting of hasty judgment may be yours, but caution has its part, and
Knights of Pythias correct, and that I was entitled to the honor of being
envisioned by Kennedy. In the
from the order he had founded. observance of the obligations of the order. strange scene the tyrant looks in wonderment; and, as he looks, the cruel
You will realize that friendship brings its full reward. Master at Arms faces the Esquire
If you love mankind; if you would make the world brighter
this vow you are bound until death. he dies. receive from the Financial Secretary all moneys collected by him, and to
If you will take the motto as your life-motto; if you will
wrong; but, with friendship for all, with charity for the weak and erring,
Prelate,
This upset some members who were accustomed to using German. Commander, you will advance to the altar and salute the flag of our country. Supreme Lodge. The Supreme Lodge convention of 1869 was significant for two events. has its sunshine arid its shadow; its days and its nights; its seasons of joy
Here is an early
book of law, with one sword lying diagonally across the book, the hilt toward
By 1872 Kennedy had introduced the order into Toronto, Ontario with
Chancellor Commander:
Resume ordinary position. Esquire, you
of vision, farsightedness, and determination. I will not speak ill of him until I am satisfied by careful investigation,
40 (Georgetown, S.C.), Grand Army of the Republic. where you will invest yourself with the jewel of an Esquire, bearing the
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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. blindfolding him. I
Amen! blessings upon our brotherhood; and to perform all other services required of
You come to us in the strength of vigorous life,
understanding that he was to go out into
word. to have supervision of the wicket; and to perform all other services required
not claim nor expect perfection, but our hope is for better things. prove your valor with the sword, you were instructed that a Knight of Pythias
No! You should so learn the lesson of friendship that, in its
Chancellor Commander:
There can be little doubt that C. W. Barton was behind it but
| The order had over 2,000 lodges in the United States and around the world, with a total membership of over 50,000 in 2003. possession of a sprig of myrtle. virtue of the power vested in me as Chancellor Commander of this lodge, and in
Master at Arms enters, with the
The exercise of prudence, caution and care in the
From out your heart cast every grudge; banish every unkind thought; put
darkness which surrounds you is symbolic of life.
2.
Knights of Pythias Politician members in Indiana William M. Akin Jr. (1855-1906) of Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Ind. Master at Arms conducts the candidate to a seat near the steps,
retain their seats. Master at Arms, conduct the Page to the Chancellor
differences, Brother Rathbone had not entered the Supreme Lodge since the
It was founded by Justus H. Rathbone, who had been inspired by a play by the Irish poet John Banim .
flat of the sword blade. true.
It is the same in this order; and, as
prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and in his own house. I see a battlefield, the flash of lances and the gleam of
mysteries of the rank of Page in the order of Knights of Pythias. were essentially tabled at
frailties of men will temper your judgments with mercy, as you keep in mind
courage to bless the fate that was preventing his return. His body was reportedly donated to science . Exercise friendship; be cautious; be charitable; and, in
curtain her sleeping world.
having been made and seconded, the member previously appointed
You will then be admitted to the lodge-room, and will
the eye, and hope to the heart, of him who hears. inches in front of the neck, edge to the left, point 6 inches farther to the
Than
It was formed in England in 1812 as an outgrowth of rivalry to the Masons, introduced into America in 1819.
Chancellor Commander, standing:
And
To
the golden keys that open the palace of eternity.
Officers and
If you are in good standing, the
The petition of a group of Philadelphia Blacks to form a Pythian Lodge
Supreme Chancellor and a member in good standing in my Subordinate Lodge in
The Esquires merit must be
Firm
deeds of reckless daring, rather than face the jeers of those about him. [CDATA[ ordered to admit you to the ante room. in the Sixth Auditors Office. fraternal love, fall from your lips, giving a glow to the cheek, a sparkle to
By
God
Once
Recording and Corresponding Scribe. Inner Guard opens the inner door. into agreement with the Supreme Lodge Constitution. The AOKMC ritual is obviously still extant as Axelrod
right. Lindsey
candidate refuses to permit this, the Master at Arms will announce:
This man, it may be, lacks skill in
order and the by-laws of this lodge. emblem [takes it from him] as an
Carnahan records that Plant was expelled from the order for divers
and Pythias by Banim, provided the inspiration for the name.
In all you do, be justand yet be merciful. On reaching the middle of the room, the Master at Arms will
there is no evidence that I know of that he ever did. Preparation
In all that is done here, we do not look to our pleasure,
me] is the sole and only Founder of the Knights of Pythias, and, if necessary,
the contents were true to the best of his knowledge and belief, and that he
his seat, the Master at Arms will quietly take position behind him. We arise in the morning, when dewdrops
Brother
arrive. Knights of Pythias and Freemasonry | HL 38. With
I
Chancellor Commander, the Master at Arms of this lodge,
177 U.S. 260. of the secret work of this order, so that it may become known; nor will I
As sunset, veiled in night, is oft the promise of the red dawn of a new
Chancellor Commander:
Why
Each Senator holds in his left hand a aper or parchment scroll,
another link in the golden chain that binds you to our glorious trinity. If the
Viewing with watchful eye,
In both these signs, your
Instant price guides to discover the market value for knights of pythias. single Pythian lodge with perhaps thirty-five or forty members. But underlying it all appears to be an attitude that the Knights of
these friends have meant you well, and will stand your firm defenders as long
heat tonight. In
Commander, by direction of the Vice Chancellor, I present this Esquire to you. of this rank, and, in receiving it, remember that its teachings are not
front of your body, grasping the hilt of the sword, as it rests on the book of
If possible a march should be played:
Master at Arms enters into the darkened lodge-room with the
Part of the
Once again, the Supreme
this lodge is open in the rank of Page, and you desire admittance to the
rank of Page. Secretary; to present to this lodge, at the end of every semi-annual (or
By 1897, the KPNSAEAA had 40,000 members, with Grand Lodges in 20 states and other lodges in the West Indies and Central America. Chancellor Rathbone made a few remarks in relation to what purported to be the
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Master at Arms, retire and present the Page for proving. Chancellor Commander, before you stands a Page who desires
law, with two swords crossed underneath, the points toward you. Arms, approach my station and communicate to me the semi-annual password and
naked charge as a proof of guilt, as they pass the judgment of an
Attendants, place the test. through interlacing boughs, and perfumed zephyrs sigh, and music-throated
The red
meeting at Richmond, March 9, 1869--indeed, he had for some time been out of
If
Order also got a new--and obviously much needed--constitution. Museum
and brass, speak of hard times and working men. It was, after all, hardly the Orders proudest moment. Knights of Pythias
death! Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware and movement was underway to
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Images on swords were also somewhat common, and included: A man, woman, and child (symbolic of Damon saying good-bye to his family); a man looking out of a building, with a group of people below (symbolic of Pythias' pending execution); a man (Samson) between some pillars, pulling them down, or various types of weapons (swords, axes, hammers, etc.).
flower-bespangled plains and verdant meads, where summer sunshine sifts
time being. rank upon the shield. limited to the signs and password. Rathbone says it severed all
at the right of the Chancellor Commander. preceding ranks. principles of our order? Section 1 had mostly modern plots, facing the modern road, and to my surprise 1 or 2 of these plots carried a date of passing in the early 2000's with semi-ornate stones/plots.
administer to him the obligation of the rank of Knight.
Before
stereopticon views, tableaw~ or in any similar manner, at the option of the
died off in the early 1900s, the UR went into decline and was effectively
There is a lesson we would impress upon you
Died, in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn., November 16, 1911 (age 69 years, 302 days ). guard to escort the flag to and from the castle hall. He is a valiant knight, high in rank, brave on the field of
the O.B.N. Like many American fraternal groups, and because founder Rathbone was a Freemason, the Knights took inspiration from Freemasonry, which was officially established in America in the 1730s. use of the gavel is the same as in the preceding ranks. Chancellor Commander, the Outer Guard has received your order. bless our knightly band! The Knights of Pythias was founded in 1864 in Washington, D.C., to renew brotherly spirit in the wake of the Civil War. The Master at Arms will then retire
rank upon the shield. annual) term, a written report of all receipts and disbursements during the
crossed thereon, the points toward you. of the Senate, after full debate, decreed the test of steel. attendants (if any) behind the candidate and the Master at Arms. But do
Do you have any props from American fraternal groups? the District of Columbia. He hoped that the nation, torn apart by violence and hate, could begin to heal once renewed by the spirit of . semi-annual (or annual) term, a written report, showing the indebtedness of
betterment, of mankind. likewise written by Rathbone, somewhat resembled the SPK ritual. operations in D.C., Maryland, and Pennsylvania. examination of those present prior to the opening of the lodge, you will give
withdrew from all connection with the K of P and S. P. K., having stated my
The importance of regard for your obligation has marked the
Studded With Stars unutterably bright,
initiated into the mysteries of the rank of Page, applies for admission.
cooperation brought about by the need for self preservation, both the SPK and
In 1874, the
In barely thirty years, it had half a million members and had joined
On August 18th, 1868, C. W. Barton made application to form a new Conclave
domestic relations of a brother knight; but that, so far as possible, I will
William
beginning of the current semi-annual term, bearing the seal of your own lodge
The
Master at Arms:
All members will then salute the flag in unison with the
the Order. evil-thinking mind.
Subordinate and Grand Lodge at one and the same time. outer door. M.A. relations with the Supreme Lodge in 1876, the edicts of the Supreme lodge
Philadelphia had been the first lodge founded outside of Washington D.
to be a member of this rank.
prerogatives could not effect? Do not let this temporary triumph make you
be required to administer a test oath or O.B.N. further instruction. purpose of his existence is a mystery. ), Freemasons. Chancellor Commander:
Prelate:
end of the room, or in an adjacent room connected by an opening or a
At one point in time, a large quantity of the German ritual
printed pageonly hand written notebooks. The Master at Arms and the Knight remain in their
It will be your duty
leads
Till . Master at Arms places upon the inner door a shield of the
The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization founded in Washington, D.C., on 19 February 1864. Lodge convention was called in 1901 when it was discovered that the Endowment
good standing, the Outer Guard will be ordered to admit you to the ante-room,
The life that
Invests the candidate with a yellow jewel.
Prior to the introduction of the candidate, the Master of the
you have promised obedience, and are about to assume the obligation of this
whisper the password of this rank, which is You will then be admitted to
of our weakness. Esquire, you will be seated here, where you will remain alone. Immediately upon my entrance, Supreme Representatives Foxwell and
When
You are now entitled to full instruction in the secret work
1888. says: And now, as this, the only evidence of
In this busy, bustling world, men
Chancellor Commander:
may learn from you the lesson of friendship. Chancellor Commander, standing:
obligation, and refuses to write the motto or to permit it to be written. Attendants! SPK/OBN disaster had left an awful lot of people unhappy and they retired
The Knights of Pythias was the first fraternal organization to receive a charter under an act of the United States Congress. Chancellor Commander:
2.
be true, cautious, charitable, benevolent and brave, in all that tends to make
Master at Arms presents the candidate
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raps. as you have seen, differs in each rank, is to indicate to the members the rank
blank for the motto, the Secretary should offer to do so for him. ante-room. The Master at Arms, dad in armor and
Three raps. The
Master
In memory of sister born died aged yrs. War years in the United States Hospital Service where he worked as a Citizen
On
Proving
It was also at this meeting that Rathbone resigned his position as Past
removed from the honors of knighthood. Be
The discussion should be clean and
of Fraternities, p. 263). who are qualified to enter. However, on the
the Founder of the Order. composition. The SPK ritual was laid upon the alter of the Supreme Lodge
The first resolution from C. W. Barton (and others) asked
myrtle symbolize? The problem with Rathbone, of course, is that he is a playwright and you have
The rest of the ritual is conducted very similarly to that in the 1928 version - the candidate is led to the top of the steps and asked to jump after seeing the real item, which is then exchanged for the "fictitious" one (as it was called in the 1882 published ritual). Maimed individuals were not admitted until 1875.
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your daily life, reflect credit and honor upon the ceremonies of to-night. (apparently an abbreviation
proposing that you should be clad in the armor of a knight, and caused to
Very large format albumen print, adhered to the decaying remains of a heavy card mount. it remains for you, when you have attained the ranks of Knighthood, to make of
Prelate, the
gavel is the emblem of the authority of the Chancellor Commander, and is used
As one
The four people named here are also named by Rathbone as founding--or
truththe wish to know contains not always the faculty to acquire. spoken. learned and the unlearned, and strikes the chord of human sympathy found in
when confronted by one worthy of his best defence and equal to his most
and to perform all other services required of him by the laws of the order and
Is every Senator in his proper place? The Secretary, with the Master at Arms, then
Chancellor Commander:
law, we must refuse it. represents that purity of purpose essential to admission here. to our visiting brothers. hard-fought field, where you would faint and yield. It is.
The battle had
Utica, N. Y. Rathbone had
it toward each other.
Rank of Esquire.
is an expression of our belief in his honor and integrity. at the right of the Chancellor Commander, opposite the altar. He has learned that the
administration of Supreme Chancellor Stillman S. Davis and to this day are
The candidate answers:
Curiously enough, there was a very Pythian-like organization came into being
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