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Final Klonvocation Bulletin

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 "Kleeper", 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.

Addressed to "All Genii, Kind and Major Kleagles, Kleagles and Citizens of the Invisible Empire, Knights (and Ladies) of the Ku Klux Klan of Kanada"

Reads: "It becomes my duty to-day to send you a message that tugs at my very heart strings. This message is one of farewell to you, since I am retiring from the position of Imperial Kligrapp of the organization. There is always a feeling of gratitude as well as of responsibility in the heart of the man, who through Providence, is permitted to bring any institution into existence. I shall always have the you and the pride of being the father of the Ku Klux Klan in Canada. It is the child of my heart's love, and of course, this love can never be diminished or the union broken. I go, believing I have made a worthy contribution to our Anglo Saxon cause and to Protestantism. This is some measure lessens my regret at going. My world has been done --my contributions made --the movement is well and powerfully established --the foundation made secure! The organization has produced many great souls and will yet produce an adequate and sincere, and able leadership. Trust these leaders and uphold and co-operate with them. This is my parting charge. I came to Canada for the purpose of setting up this movement. I came to give to it the very best in my life. That I have fulfilled my vow, I believe no one will question. All the while I have known that at the proper time, the movement should be turned over to worthy men and women in Canada, who have espoused the cause and accepted the obligation o carrying on the work. [...] I have the pleasure of realizing that we have many thousands of members who are faithful and true, scattered over the county all the way form Halifax to Vancouver. That these Klansmen and Klanswomen will "CARRY ON" to success, and greet victory, I have not the slightest doubt. My associations with his Lordship, J. MacNab Wilson, Imperial Wizard and with the other members of the Imperial Kloncilium and with the thousands of our citizens has been of such a nature as to bring to my soul, memories to be cherished forever. I part reluctantly with these fellowships. It grieves me to even think that I shall not likely see you again soon [...] I bid you God speed as you go forward in the great task of building this great cause in Canada. I charge you, faithful Klansmen and Klanswomen BE TRUE, BE LOYAL, STICK TOGETHER, PRACTISE THE PRINCIPLES of our great cause, ESCHEW PETTY JEALOUSIES, and DIFFERENCES, for your opportunities are all but infinite and your obligations are very great. As I go form you, conscious of my many shortcomings here in your midst, I earnestly solicit your prayers and a continuation of that blessed fraternity and friendship which I have had from every one of you. Let nothing divide or disturb your course. Our enemy is united through fear and external force. Our Unity must be from choice and deep moral conviction. Practice Clannishness and secrecy and keep your eye on the pole star of our great cause. May God bless the Cause and you". Signed by C. Lewis Fowler, Imperial Kligrapp.

Official Document

Titled "Official Document", "Suggestions to Arouse Interests". Purpose of message is to give idea to stimulate attendance and interest of Klansmen and Klanswomen, as well as to increase quality and numbers in their membership. For instance, to form a cabinet so officers can have sense of responsibility of the success of the Klavern, to appoint members to report at regular meetings, to provide a short programs, to get visitors to assist, to provide a special program for Armistice Day, Mothers Day, Diamond Jubilee of Confederations and so on, to publish items of daily interest in the press, and to visit those who are sick and can't attend meetings. Closes with "The Klavern that does not render service, is not an asset to the community, is not functioning properly, and has but little use for its existence. Let us ;dig a grave for our ugly thoughts, and a garden for our kindly feelings' and live as becomes Klansmen". Signed by J.S. Lord, Imperial Kligrapp.

Minutes of Meeting

Handwritten notes titled "Minutes of Meeting, Oshawa Ont, 4th may 1925". Reads "Proposed by D.A. Hubbel and Recorded by J.A. Edmonds. That Regular Meetings be held every Monday at 8pm". Lists "Officers" in neat row and columns: "Exalted Cyclops, Clansman W.A. Hubbel; Klaliff, R.M. Millar; Klokard, J.H. Schimmerham; Kludd, Libbey; Kligrapp, Hutchison; Klabee, Edwards; Kladd, Robinson; Klarogo, Powers; Klexter, Richards; Klokan, Chairman Friend; Klokan, Wisney and Body; Night Hawk, Ashley". Second page reads "Proposed and Decided that the Installion of Officers be left over until Monday 11th Mau 1925. After Closing Remarks by Dr. Hawkins and Clansman Elliott, The no.4 Clan was duly Closed in Ritualistic Forum". Sign R.g.O. Brian. Dated May 4 1925 on the bottom.

Letter to a Klansman Elliott

Addressed to a "Klansman Elliott" in Oshawa, ON. Attached is a copy of their last communication to a Dr. Hawkin, which writer is still waiting on reply. Requesting membership cards to be forwarded, and identifying a money order covering the remittance as Canadian National Express number K16829. Signed "Yours I.T.S.U.B.", likely acronym for "Yours in the Sacred Unfailing Bond", no name signature, from "Klograpp Oshawa Klan No. 4".

Scrap paper to a Mr. Jamison

Addressed to a Mr. Jamison, writer is stating that their remittance of $1.50 has been received, and their membership card is being sent from "head office". Signed by a "W.H. Hutchison"

Invisible Empire: Knights of the Ku Klux Klan of Kanada correspondence 4

Addressed to a Mr. W.H. Hutchison in Oshawa, ON. Addresses Hutchison as "Faithful and Esteemed Klansman". Mentions a Mr. Fowler intending to come with writer to Oshawa on October 26 for "the purpose of getting your organization off to a start again". Stating they have the records of some names and is requesting a complete record. Requesting to wire at writer's expense at "Room 603 Temple Building" when they have arranged a hall. Signed "Yours in the Sacred Unfailing Bong, O. Elliott, Director of Propagation".

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