Knights of Old

Early days of the Knights of Pythias in Lilly are recalled by these three men whose memberships in Lilly Lodge total 166 years. Seated is Charles F. Studt, 86 of 1101 Franklin Street who is the only living charter member of the Lilly K.of P. He joined when the lodge formed in 1888. At left is 75 year old Thomas Carruthers who has belonged to the same lodge 51 years. W.L. Piper, 72, (center) has been a member for 50 years. Carruthers and Piper still reside in Lilly. All three men have held every office from outer guard to chancellor in the Lilly Lodge.