The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-10-26

The ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GRAND DIy1-
SION, Sons OF TEMPERANCE, was held last
night at the corner Of Twenty-siXth and NJ
streets-Grand Worthy Patriarch w. Leigh
Burton presiding. Most OF the grand Off
cels were present. Quite number OF new
delegates were introduced and initiated as
members of the Grand Division.
Grand Worthy Patriarch W. L. Burton
presented his annual report, which, with
the report OF the Grand Scribe and Trea-
surer, was read and referred to appropriate
committees. In the report Of the G. W. P.
appropriate and touching alluslonis made to
DR.. Peterfield Trent.
The Grand Worthy Patriarch congratu-
lates the order on its condition, which is
not all he could desire, yet all that might
reasonably be expected. He said in this
connection: 'Our slow progress may be
attributed no doubt to too many tangliDg
alliances with other temperance organiza-
tions. In fact, in some instances whole dl-
visions have been absorbed BY some OF the
newer orders, and have surrendered their
charters. But in spite OF this generous RI
yalry existing among the different temper
ance organizations, we have held our
ground. We have acted on the defensive,
rather than the aggressive. We have had
to contend against well-disciplined or
ders, with ample means to put lecturers OF
ability in the field, and against new and at
tractive rituals, and with all the prejudices
against our order on the color question.
This latter fact has no doubt accomplished
vast amount Of good as co-laborers In the
temperance cause, and has no doubt carried
over to their ranks many who would have
fought under our banner" He reports
nearly thirty subordinate divisions in good
working condition in the State. He also
reports q good propagation fund on hand. :
He further SAYS, GLOW to make our division
rooms attractive is subject that should
engage our earnest attention. 1t is import
ant to this end that all business should be
dispatched as speedily as possible conso-
nant with proper understanding OF the
subject. I know of no cause which can
thin out q division so speedily as one or
more dull speakers; on the contrary, that
our pointed speakers are generally Well re-
ceiyed, and always add to the attractiyeness
Of the meetings."
He closes his report with several more
suggestions of practical character In re-
gard to the good OF the order.
The report OF the Grand Scribe showed
healthy and vigorous condition Of the subor-
dinate divisions throughout the State. 7
The report OF the Grand Treasurer
showed small sum to the credit Of the
Grand Division. s,t
Several important committees were ap-
pointed; after which the Grand Division
adjourned to meet at the same place to-
night at 73 O'Clock. s l5 Ri d d
ODD-FELLows.--G Grand Master e. B.
Branch, OF the Grand Lodge OF Indc-,
pendent Order OF Odd-F Fellows OF Vir-
ginia, has signifed his intention OF visit
ing Richmond during the first OF next
week, and while here will visit Friend
ship Lodge, No. 10, on Tuesday eve
ming, and Roane, No. 130, on the following
Thursday evening. The reputation he has
achieved In the Order Is exhibited by the.
elevated position he wow occupies. Hewill
receive from, all Odd-F Fellows here q warm
andt hearty reception. The two Lodges
named VIII be crowded on the two evenings
mentioned.
CHICKENS STOLE Mr.. r. M. Taylor's
chick ken-house was robbed q few nights ago
OF q lot OF fine fowls. ss.JE s
49,
3 QUALIFIED. fr. William 4. Bailey yes
terday qualified In the Hastings Court to