The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-11

Masonic organize lions throughout Inc
country are now enjoying an almost I'M
paralleled prosperity. New members are
coming into the fraternity IN great num-
beers, and the resources Of the institution
at this time are far In excess OF any
former period
On February nth last Thomas II.
Brown, of Gloversville, New York, was
created knight Templar at the age
OF lO2 years.
The Hawaiian Lodge OF Masons. OF
Honolulu. was chartered by the Grand
Lodge Of California, May 5, 1852. 1t now
has a membership Of 40.
Benjamin Franklin became a Mason at
an early age.
Masonry was first introduced into Tur-
key in 1883.
The annual session Of the Supreme
Council OF the Scottish Rite. Northern
Masonic Jurisdiction, will convene in
Chicago, September 10. 1888. Eminent
Masons from all parts OF the world will
attend.
The Courier. Dundee, Scotland, says
that Lodge Of Masons convened at that
place on Sunday to confer degrees on
two candidates. who were to sail for
America the next day. This action OF
the lodge has aroused unfavorable COM
ment.
About half Of the columbian Guard"
who do police duty on the Worlds Fair
grounds are Odd-Fellows.
The office OF the grand secretary OF the
Odd-Feiiows has been removed from
Columbus, Ohio, to Baltimore, Maryland.
The session Of the S. l.. G.. for 1893 will
be held In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on the
third Monday In September
Inc annual election OF officers OF Rich
mond Lodge. A. f. and a. NJ last Tues
day night resulted as follows: w. s.
WORKMAN, worshipful master; A. L.
Peasants, senior warden; VI. NJ. Boykin,
junior warden; George u. Peasants.
treasurer; X. b. Snead, secretary; w. n.
curry, senior, deacon; j. VI. Gentry,
junior deacon. The worshipful master
then made the following appointments:
Revs Preston Nash, w. w. Landrum,
i. II. Mason and NJ. j. Allen. chaplains;
j. w. Quay. ID. A. Brine, j. w. Hall, II.
b. East, c. Il. Walker. II. T. Fitzhugh,
c. D. Hudnall and w. r. HARDWOOD
stewards committee; c. w. Dunstan.
steward; D. y. Collins, tiler.
After the installation Mr.. Dunstan on
behalf OF the lodge presented Past Master
Young Jones with handsome past mas
ters jewel, and banquet was served.
The lodge will unite with the other
lodges OF the city In the observance Of
st. Johns day.
The Royal Arcanum is making great
showing in Virginia. Reports from the
various councils show constant acces-
sions.. The financial condition Of every
council is extremely good.
Another organization, which has come
to stay Is the Junior order United Ameri-
can Mechanics. Though comparatively
young, ii makes a showing as regards
membership, which older organizations
might well envy. II will continue to
grow, for the members are enthusiastic
and untirlng in their devotion TO the order.
The Knights OF Pythias are stirring.
The lodges in Richmond are numerous
and well attended
The various lodges OF the Independent
Order OF Odd-Fellows Of Richmond and
Manchester will hold their annual me-
mortal services at Odd-Fellows Hall
Tuesday evening. June 10Th, at $50
o'clock
Prominent Odd-Fellows from the various
lodges Of the two cities will deliver ad-
dresses in respect to their departed
brethren who have died during the past
year.
Grand Master. Thomas N. Render, will
preside. The speakers will be Hon. ].
tive George b. Davis will represent Rich
mond Lodge. No. /; Past Grand J. ID. X.
Sletght, Friendship, No. 10; Captain Frank
Cunningham, Roane, No. 1870, and Rev.
w. 7. Jolly, chaplain, Capital City, No.
l01
There will be very large turnout OF
Odd-Felows on this occasion. as Il Is one
OF the greatest interest TO the brethren,
and in which they take pride in attending.
Odd-Fellows Of Virginia may take pleas
ure IN looking hack 10 the record Of this
years work, as many movements will
be made during this administration that
Will, no doubt, In future, be Of much ser
vice TO the order, and place IT promi-
nently before the people OF the State.
The most important movement is that
OF the organization of the "Odd-Fellows
Temple Association Of Virginia" which
was done on Wednesday evening last
II the officers and trustees count for
anything. there is no question but what,
II they are let alone, and given the proper
encouragement they deserve, Richmond
will soon have another handsome build
Ing. The proper thing for the Grand
Lodge to do In regard TO this movement.
is TO give II all the support IL can. and
encourag e the matter i'm every manner.
The following is the list Of officers and
trustees:
Thomas N. Kendler, president. Rich
mond, Va. Hill Montague. first vice.
president. Richmond. Va: D. Carpenter.
second vice-presdent. Norfolk. Va; Chas.
Pohig, secretary, Richmond. Va; Manly
p. Ramos, treasurer, Richmond, Va.
Trustees: George g. Jones. Richmond,
Va; g. W. Morris. Richmond, Va; Chas.
NJ. Walsh. Petersburg. Va; G.. II. Hulvey,
Bridgewater, Va; ID. r. Stansbury Alex
andrIa. Va; N. Il. Whitehurst, Ports
mouth, Va: c. ID. Denit. Salem. Va;
J. j. Lay, Danvile Va: John T. Daniel,
Cape Charles. Va, and w. II. Bailey,
Va.
a charter will be asked for IN few
DAYS, and the officers and trustees will
then begin TO solicit from the membership
and various lodges for the temple.
Richmond should be the home OF all
secret organizations. as well as the
capital OF the State. as II is more ac-
cessible than any other city I'm the State,
and the cost for bringing the representa-
tives to this point is much cheaper, and
besides. no city can Outrlval our Rich
mond people In their Inequalities. The
Odd-Fellows are very anxious TO have a
home here. and they will have II at no
distant day II the Temple Association
Is given the support It merits.
West End Lodge, Good Templars, had
the usual limitations on Monday night
This is a growing lodge, and Is exerting
a beneficial influence in that part Of the
city. The material Of its composition Is
good and progressive.
Thursday nights are given IN to the
meeting OF jefferson Lodge Of Good Tenn
plars. This lodge on tomorrow night.
June 18th. will go to Manchester 10 officer
and entertain Star of Hope Lodge a
good time is promised, and programme
OF interest is expected.
One OF the most interesting lodges OF
Good Templars to visit is soldiers
Home" Lodge. composed entirely OF old