Knights of Pythias
January 6, 1906
Summary
An ad for the Grand Lodge of Virginia describes how the men built a lodge based upon charity and friendship.
Transcription
Knights of Pythias,
N.A.,S.A.,E.A.,A. AND A.
This organization is one of the most powerful in the country and its progress has been phenomenal. The Grand Lodge of Virginia has jurisdiction over all of the cities and counties in this state. Thirty males are required to organize a new lodge. The benefits paid constitute one of its strongest features, but the principles are greater than anything else. Founded on Friendship, based on Charity and established on Benevolence, the respectable, upbright people of the state will find it an order worthy of their heartiest support.
It pays an endowment and burial benefit of $200.00 for all ages. It pays $4.00 per week sick dues. The badge costing 75 cents each is the only absolutely necessary regalla. For information concerning the organization of lodges apply at the main office.
N.A.,S.A.,E.A.,A. AND A.
This organization is one of the most powerful in the country and its progress has been phenomenal. The Grand Lodge of Virginia has jurisdiction over all of the cities and counties in this state. Thirty males are required to organize a new lodge. The benefits paid constitute one of its strongest features, but the principles are greater than anything else. Founded on Friendship, based on Charity and established on Benevolence, the respectable, upbright people of the state will find it an order worthy of their heartiest support.
It pays an endowment and burial benefit of $200.00 for all ages. It pays $4.00 per week sick dues. The badge costing 75 cents each is the only absolutely necessary regalla. For information concerning the organization of lodges apply at the main office.
About this article
Source
Location on Page
Lower Right Quadrant
Contributed By
Emma Roberts
Citation
“Knights of Pythias,” Black Virginia: The Richmond Planet, 1894-1909, accessed May 12, 2025, https://blackvirginia.richmond.edu/items/show/132.