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Addressed to the "Faithful Klansmen and Klanswomen of the Ku Klux Canada". Emphasizing that neither G.A. Warren nor C. Lewis Fowler are functioning with Imperial Headquarters, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan of Kanada. Mentions a Convention held in Toronto on January 17 and 18 to elect fifteen Canadians, "100% British", at the Excelsior Life Bldg. Plans for the "summer campaign" are underway, such as organizing an Open Air Demonstration in Brockville and Kingston in June and July. They must determine dates and elect committees for transportation, ceremonial work, police work, press work, and membership work. Signed by J.S. Lord and George Marshall.

Titled "Personal Bulletin", addressed to "All Genii, Imperial Representatives, King and Major Kleagles, Kleagles and Klanswomen in Canada". Addressing recent questions about the "Second Order of Klankraft -Knights Kamelia -as to its rightful authority", desires to explain their history. Outlines the historical background of the Knights Kamelia, starting from its copyright in 1927 by C. Lewis Fowler, who was then the Imperial Kligrapp of the Order of Klankraft in Canada. Then, two groups of the Klan in Canada amalgamated, and Fowler became Imperial Wizard. He then set up his own official body and adopted his own methods of procedures, but Mr. fauve soon claimed that Fowler could not do this work. The copyright document is in Toronto Headquarters but requires further certification. Therefore, any attempt to delegate authority to Knights Kamelia is in violation of the copyright privileges. Document signed by C. Lewis Fowler and J.H. Hawkins.

Titled "Final Klonvocation Bulletin", addressing "all Klansmen and Klanswomen". According to the bulleting, the Klonvocation committee is making its final arrangement for the Klonvocation on Jan 17 and 18 at a hall on 22 College Street just west of Yonge St. Starting at 10:30am, everyone must show their national pass card or have their Imperial dues to gain access. Each Klan of the Knights or Ladies of the Ku Klux Klan of Canada is entitled to one delegate, a "Kleper", for the first 100 members, and an extra Kleeper for each 100 above that. First business will be the election of an Imperial Wizard, who will then to elect remaining members, then to determine who be elected to Cabinet. The ladies will do the same but in a different room in the same building, as well as adopt a Constitution. Document signed by the Special Klonvocation Committee.

Handwritten notes titled "Minutes of Meeting, Oshawa Ont May 11 1925". Reads "Called to order at 8pm Clansman Elliott after candidates being initiated. Regularly moved by that Clansman". Mentions someone being appointed to a committee to "provide necessary paraphernalia upon motion and the motion carried". Also mentions Clansman Higett through Clansman Elliott that Higett could not intend, and should authorize another speakers. This motion carried. There is a check mark written over each paragraph. Second page mentions a motion carried unanimously that the name of Oshawa Clan no.4 be known as "Prince George".

Seems to be a page that continues from a bulleting. Starts at Eight; the military features have not be set up yet; Nine, to follow schedule for open air demonstration and naturalization ceremony. Then lists First; a Committee of Klavern, which must mark the ground for Quadrates, that Exalted Cyclops stand must be 4 ft. high and large enough for small table and chair, and a large flag should be mounted at the stand, also that an altar for Fiery Cross must be next to E.C., and finally that Klaliff, Kludd, and Klokard stations be same height as E.C. and larger enough for officers to stand on; Second, that the committee must be prepared to work; Third, the Committee of Grounds must police the field and wear robes; Fourth, the Committee of Publicity must let reporters know of the ceremonies, but only Protestant reporters, and are to be escorted in cars to 200 yds. from klavern and kept there until Dedication Ceremony takes place, then may remain and take pictures during the ceremony at a distance; Fifth, the Committee of Refreshments must ensure there are refreshments; Sixth, the Committee of Fiery Cross must provide, erect, and handle the Fiery Cross, outlining that the cross should be 40 to 50 ft. high, with arms at least 20 ft. across, wrapped in burlap and soaked in kerosene all day; Seventh, the Committee of Candidates should be on the grounds early and take registration of all Klans and Kleagles. Signed Lewis Fowler, Imperial Kligrapp.

Addressed to a Mr. W.H. Hutchison in Oshawa, ON. Addresses Hutchinson as "Klansman Hutchinson". Inquiring after receipts covering three men's dues. A meeting was prevented last Monday night due to weather, but writer is assured of their progress: "I am sure you are building a real Klan in Oshawa". Signed "faithfully yours in the Sacred Unfailing Bond, JH Hawkins, Imperial Klaliff and Chief of Staff".

Addressed to a Mr. W.H. Hutchison in Oshawa, ON. Asking to mail a Mr. Young and Wilcox and any other card to "their Bowmansville address". Signed "Yours IBSUB, CC Hawn".

Addressed to a Mr. O. Elliott in Toronto, ON. "By direction of the Elated Cyclops of Klan No. 4 as the result of a motion carried at a recent meeting of this Klan I am writing you to request that if possible you arrange for a conference between Dr. Fowler, yourself and a delagation of three or four which will be pleased to wait upon you some afternoon at your earliest convenience for the purposes of going into matters affecting the future welfare of our local Klan". Goes on to as they would like to meet in their offices in Toronto prior to November 16. "There are matters that are troubling the membership at this point and it is for this reason that we desire to inform ourselves of the true condition of affairs before being put in the position of answering questions that we are not prepared to answer with any degree of accuracy". Requesting to put a list of members of this Klan together with their street addresses or box number and forward this. Signed "Yours in the Sacred Unfailing Bond", no signature.

Invisible Empire: Knights of the Ku Klux Klan of Kanada correspondence 5

Describing a Mr. O. Elliott and things he has allegedly done, which include taking money, being intoxicated publically, some "shady work", and a sex scandal. Cautions that those who decide to associate with Otter Elliott will not be accepted or allowed to stay in the organization. Ends with line: "Klan as sacred, solemn trust".