The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-15
THE FRITERNAL LEGION.
A Biennial Session IL Now Being Held Mt
Murphy's Hotel

The Supreme Camp. Fraternal Legion,
began it's third biennial session at Muir
phys Hotel yesterday afternoon at >
o'clock. Supreme Commander Henry
Alters Of New Jersey. being in his chair
The order, which is beneficial one,
has been in successful operation for sew
eral years past, and is looked upon with
flvor by residents throughout the United
States.
Those present yesterday besides the
Supreme Commander were:
Supreme Senior Nice-COmmander F.
Meredith. Baltimore, Nd.
Supreme Junior Commander, Chas
Martin, Brooklyl, y. Y.
Past Supreme Commander John Otto,
Newark. y. j.
Supreme Adjutant NJ. J. Block, 1920
east Baltimore street Baltimore. Nd.
Supreme Treasurer &. II. Thomas. 1o0G
east Baltimore street. Baltimore. Nd.
Medical Director J. w. =. Bates, VI. D.,
1920 east Baltimore street Baltimore Md
Supreme Orator +. +. Tholl. Richmond,
Va.
supreme Guide William NJ. Eaton,
Newark. y. J.
Supreme warden Joseph NJ. Pouch,
Brooklyn. y. Y.
Supreme Sentry A. Won Bothmer. Jer-
sey city. y. j.
supreme Trustees J. W. Cruett, Balti-
more. Nd: William II. Moffett, Balu-
more Md; II. V. Amerman. Newark.
y. j.
Sunreme Finance Committee r. Eareck-
son. ]. w. Marshall and G. G. Schade.
Supreme Committee on Laws and Ap-
peals T. +. Lang. G. II. Ballard ana n
Ferree Lightner.
supreme Committee on Printing, J. w.
Cruett. John p. Spence and J. II. Nyman.
and william y. Sauerbre, New YORK
Joseph A. Myers Virginia; John -.
Pagan. New Jersey: Judge William +.
Fdw.ards MARYLAND; Thomas Grundy,
Pennsylvania.
Tho first business done was reports sub
United bv the officers Of the Legion, "hich
were referred to appropriate committees
In the adiutant's report the following Is
stated
During the latter Part Of 1892 we were.
for the first time I'm the history Of our or
gdnization. compelled for three success
sive months TO call three assessments 10
meet our death claims more promptly.
The bravery and loyalty OF those COM
rades who so nobly responded an1 aided
Ms with their support and fidelity should
not be forgotten. I sincerely thank them
and hope that their reward will oe in the
fuiGllmeot OF our wishes. ! would call
especially your attention TO the fact that
during the term Of 1871 and 1892 we have
raid 10 the benaiciaries Of our deceased
comrades Sllj. a. This is a record Of
which we NAV Justly te proud. Tha Wild
ows and orphans of SeH enty-one conrad $
received aid. which. i'm a majority II
cases. was their all. 1t Will be source
Of Joy to every loyal comrade 10 know
that the small sums contributed by him
81, - q
an extent their fellOw-beings one grati-
fying fact that / wish TO mention is that
tie Supreme Camp is now free from debt.
At the ending Of the biennial session Of
1890 there was due to comrades II the
supreme Camp 81 1905. This has been
settled by the payment Of 81. S07.j5. The
comrades 70 whom the amount was due
generously donated % per cent. OF their
claims, making a saving 10 the ord r Of
S6l25O This puts us now on "A good basis
for action.
Stonewall jackson Camp. No. 30. OF
Richmond. presented the supreme com
nander with a gavel made from wood
taken from Libby Prison. II Is silver
mounted. with a suitable inscription.
Much routine business was transacted
at the afternoon session, and the Legion
adjourned for tea.
At tn night session amendments 10 the
CndatiOns OF the committees were
considered, ami there was much done
This morning those in attendance on the
session Of the Legion will be tcnd.re %
breakfast by a Richmond resident. and
tonight banquet will be given at Niur-
Phys Hotel.
The members Of the Supreme Camp are
a fne-lookng body OF men, and CONDUCT
their proceedings with consideration and