Vicksburg Dispatch clipping

Bowles, George F., 1844-1899; Gayles, George Washington, 1844-1924; African American fraternal organizations

The Grand Lodge of the colored Knights of Honor of the World convenes in this city today. Col. George F. Bowles, of Natchez, supreme dictator, and Dr. E. A. William, of New Orleans, Grand Dictator for Louisiana, and Rev. G. W. Gayles of Bolivar county, reached the city last night and will be in attendance upon the session. A grand banquet will be tendered the visiting Knights, by the colored people of this city tonight, at State Golden Rule hall.