Knights of Pythias at Roanoke, VA
May 20, 1905
Summary
The Knights of Pythias convene in the Grand Grand Lodge of Virginia with “delegations from all sections of the state.”
Transcription
Roanoke is alive with Pythianism this morning. Delegations are here from all sections of the state and the Knights of Pythias emblems are to be seen every-where on the enthusiastic members. Grand Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr. and his corp of officials arrived here last night at 7:30.
He is quartered at the palatial residence of Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Burrell. Col. Thomas M. Crump, commanding the First Regiment and Col. E. R. Jefferson, Assistant Surgeon General are also with him. It rained heavily last night and this morning, but at this hour the rays of sunshine are to be seen. The indications are that the parade will be a fine affair.
An excursion will reach here this morning from Danville and Lynchburg.
The sessions are being held at the High St. Bapt. Church. There are two lodges here with a large membership and also one court.
Dr. I. D. Burrell is District Deputy Grand Chancellor and has charge of the arrangements in conjunction with the local committee.
Mrs. Margaret H. Burrell is District Deputy Grand Worthy Counselor and in conjunction with a committee looks after the interest of the ladies of the court.
There have been no hitches and every one has been comfortably cared for.
He is quartered at the palatial residence of Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Burrell. Col. Thomas M. Crump, commanding the First Regiment and Col. E. R. Jefferson, Assistant Surgeon General are also with him. It rained heavily last night and this morning, but at this hour the rays of sunshine are to be seen. The indications are that the parade will be a fine affair.
An excursion will reach here this morning from Danville and Lynchburg.
The sessions are being held at the High St. Bapt. Church. There are two lodges here with a large membership and also one court.
Dr. I. D. Burrell is District Deputy Grand Chancellor and has charge of the arrangements in conjunction with the local committee.
Mrs. Margaret H. Burrell is District Deputy Grand Worthy Counselor and in conjunction with a committee looks after the interest of the ladies of the court.
There have been no hitches and every one has been comfortably cared for.
About this article
Source
Location on Page
Upper Left Quadrant
Contributed By
Ryan Shah
Citation
“Knights of Pythias at Roanoke, VA,” Black Virginia: The Richmond Planet, 1894-1909, accessed May 12, 2025, https://blackvirginia.richmond.edu/items/show/368.