A New Lodge in North Danville

John Mitchell, Jr., and the Knights of Pythias open a new lodge in North Danville, Virginia, with “a large outpouring of knights.”

Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., arrived here to-day at 5:10 P. M. to institute a new lodge of Knights of Pythias at North Danville. He was met at the train by District Deputy Grand Chancellor W. A. Millner, Past Grand Chancellor L. W. Holbrook, Past Chancellor C. M. Smith, Special Deputy Grand Chancellor H. S. Keen. The fine electrically lighted, rubber-tired carriage was awaiting the Grand Chancellor and he was conveyed to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Smith, 526 Cedar Street where he was made comfortable. Supper was served. Dr. A. L. Winslow called on him.

The initiation was a success and there was a large out-pouring of knights to take a part in the exercises at the Pythian Castle here.

“A New Lodge in North Danville,” Black Virginia: The Richmond Planet, 1894-1909, accessed February 19, 2026, https://blackvirginia.richmond.edu/items/show/345.