The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-07

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Of
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons OF
virginia. assembled in the Grand Lodge
room OF the Masonic Temple last even
ing.
There was an unusually large attend
aucc, the delegates being seated in the
audicnce-room and visiting brethren ac-
commodated in the gallery.
The grand officers Of the Grand Lodge
present were: Grand Master William II.
plcasants. Deputy Grand Master Mann
PAGE Grand Senior Warden J. =. Fitz-
gerald. Grand Junior Warden a. r. Court
new. Grand Treasurer John +. Mayer,
Grand Secretary w. B. Isaacs. Grand
senior Deacon Frank \ Reed, Grand
Junior Deacon r.. n. W. Duke. Jr. Grand
CHAPLAIN George W. Dame. Grand Pur-
sa.vant j. a. Cosby. Grand Tner w. G.
Wilkinson. Grand Steward William
Nrouse and District Deputy Grand Mas
t.r for the Richmond District William
RYAN.
Gil. No-t Worshipfuls f. II. Ill., OF Madi-
son. H r. Wexford. Jr.. Of Richmond;
w. H Taliaferro. OF Gloucester. and
p.h.rt o.. Craighin. of Lynchburg.
Tho Gr1d Lodge OF Virginia made up
U.s. Of representative Virginans.
<-r.-s. lawyers. physicians. ministers.
merchants. bankers and business men, is
e.r.rs au impressive sight.
tr.r Che opening of the Grand Lodge,
ta c.ri Master read his annual re-
r. 400 able paper fun OF interesting
f-. -I thc brethren.
Ar.muer Of committees were appointed.
trl suaary resolutions offered referred
O. treu.
hanufm and beautifully served sup
rrr WAS enjoyed 10y the Grand Lodge.
Grand steward William Krouse super
,-.i 10. and 10 was i'm his best style.
The election of officers of the Grand
Lodge viii take place tonight
Ono of the most interesting papers laid
before TIE Grand Lodge Of Virginia last
r.ht was The second annual report Of
Sill. Masonic Home of Virginia.
Dr. was i'm neat pamphlet shape, OF thir-
tr-tWo pages. compiled by Brother J.
Thompson Brown and printed by the
Everett Waddcy Company.
The officers o. this institution, intended
f.r the care of orphans Of Masons, are
the following brethren
a. G.. Babc0ck. president; 4. r. Court
r.y. Nice-presideut; Julius Strause, sec
rotary. George O.. jefferson, assistant sec
rotary. John s Elicit. treasurer.
These brethren: A. G.. Babcock. a. r.
Courtney, b. r.. Wexford, Jr., David j.
Weisi-er j. Thompson Brown. John 5.
IHett. William Lovenstein, G.. q. Gooch,
George II. Ray.
The standing committees are as fol-
lows:
Executive Committee-A. G. Babcock,
ID. D. Weisiger. A. r. Courtney, George
d. Ray. John 5. Elicit
Wexford. Jr. A. r. Courtney, George II.
Ray. D. Thompson Brown.
Admissi0n-B. IL. Wexford, Jr., George
III. Ray. William LOvenstein.
Entertainment-J. Thompson Brown, @.
C.. Gooch. David j. Weisiger
Fducation-John $. Elicit. 3. L. Well
ford. Jr, William Lovenstein.
The presidents report is the first in
order. and then follow reports Of the
secretary. treasurer, matron, physician.
the various committees and the Ladies
Auxiliary.
the death of Worshipful Brother Isaac
s. rover. a devoted and faithful MEM
her of the board of governors Of the
Masonic Home. lis fcelingly referred TO
by the president.
Rrofher G. c. Gooch of Stanton Lodge,
No 1g was chosen to fill this vacancy on
the board Of governors
There are at present nine bright and
Intelligent boys sons Of deceased Masons,
in the Home. just below Richmond and
two are looked for soon.
All these have had the best care at the
hands of Mrs. Lucy r. AGREE, the matron.
who has been careful in every detail OF
the household.
All are comfortably clothed and well
fed and have had healthful recreation
and reasonable amount of work.
They all attend the public school near
the Home.
The land surrounding the Home has
been successfully cultivated, supplying
the Home with vegetables and feed for
the horses and COWS.
Donations Of shade trees for both sides
Of the lawn, from the main road 10 the
house have been made by Brothers
George Potts of Petersburg Lodge NO.
IT, and McMath Of Accomac.
The valuable and important work OF
tho Ladies Auxiliary Association Tor the
Home is then acknowledged.
Al their fair held at the Masonic Tenn
r'e i'm April last to aid in the erection
Of "a new Home, they made great finan-
c.al success.
THE president. Mrs James H. Capers,
turned over TO the treasurer of the Home
% October Z2d SlfOi5.T. and the IadleS
will try to make the sum $4,000 even.
When the board of governors met In
October "a resolution was unanimously
at0pted establishing a building fund, the
entire receipts of the fair paid in by the
ladies' to be placed i'm said fund, TO be
used for this special purpose, and all
moneys appropriated for 1t TO be placed IN
the same fund.
I'm anticipation Of the time when
more commodious building must be erect
Cd for the purposes Of the Home, the
board OF governors appointed building
committee to procure preliminary plans
costs etc. OF such a building. and to sub
roit the same to the board with such
recommendations and suggestions as the
committee deemed it proper TO make
This committee obtained much lhIor-
nation. and as the results OF their Ell
forts two competitive plans were secured
one was from Brother Charles II. Read
Jr and one from Brothers Rogers q
NV the courtesy Of Mr.. J. Thompson
TroTn The Times presents cuts Oh these
conpetitive plans herewith)
several applications for the admission
80 ,gfdoUys and girl orphans OF Masons
80 hem made TO the board, but owing
=. the limited room in the present struct-
ure 10 establish separate apartments Tor
,.sro ond female wards, the board was
unable TO receive them.
Tne report Of the board or governors
through the president, closes WIN Sne
r..ommendation that the Crane Louse
give this noble undertaking substantial
I'D ,.,,a,.,
The board believes that If the building
f1d has 100 cash 10 its creull' they