Connecticut Valley Lodge,
Knights of Pythias.
Connecticut Valley Lodge, Knights of Pythias, was instituted in Holyoke, March 17, 1870, by Myrtus Lodge, of Springfield. The charter members were as follows: Justin E. Brown, P.C.; John H. Clifford, C.C.; A.E. Pomeroy, V.C.; L.C. Browning, Mr. Of Ex.; G.G. Dickey, Mr. Of F.; H. Spencer, K. of R. and S.; W.H. Sissor, Mr. at A.; F.D. Chamberlin, I.G.; E.C. Richardson, O.G.
The above named charter members constituted the first officers of the lodge, John H. Clifford being the first Chancellor Commander. Among the first members initiated were Dr. L.M. Tuttle, Dr. G.H. Smith, C.H. Printers, P.J. Crofts, T.W. Man, W.H.H. Ward, R.B. Johnson, H.C. Ewing, and C.H. Richards. The order continued to grow quite rapidly, but the first members of the lodge had to work hard and use their money quite freely for the first two years, as there were a good many expenses incurred in furnishing new hall, etc.
The lodge has prospered through all these years, and at the present time is one of the strongest in the State, numbering about 100 members in good standing. The lodge has had but little sickness among its members thus far, but those who have suffered have been well attended and cared for. The lodge room and property are worth $1000; the lodge is free from debt, and has a surplus of nearly $500, New members are constantly being received. On the 1st of January, 1879, a public installation was held in the city-hall; it was well attended and was an interesting affair. The present officers are P.C., F.E. White; C.C.; D. Bradburn; V.C., C.L. Farington; P., W.C. Wharfield; K. of R. and S., Edwin R. Pierce; Mr. at A., G.W. Philbrick; Mr. of Ex., F.R. Norton; Mr. of F., Edwin E. Bartlett; I.G., G.W. Richards; O.G., James Thompson.
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