The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-30
PROyOUNCED SUCCESS.
Delightful Entersainine mt and Banquet bv
tho Royal Arcnnum.

The Academy of Music presented a
brilliant scene last night on the occasion
Of the musical entertainment given nv
the Royal Arcanum councils OF Rich
Inond. Manchester. and Ashland. Tho
building was packed from pit to dome
luliy ZWv persons being present. The
alsies were filled, and many were turned
away
The galleries, boxes, and stage were pro-
fusely decorated with flags, and over the
stage hung large crown, the symbol
Of the Royal Arcanum, and above II
the letters ~. NJ. c." ON the stage
were seated many distinguished guests
ana their ladies'. Among them were
supreme Nfce-Regent chill w. Hazard.
or Pennsylvania: Grand Regent II. G..
Scott, Nice-Grand Regent }. }. Jamie
son, Grand Secretary William Lovenstein.
Grand Guide :. l.. BloOmberg, Grand
sentry Marx Gunst Supreme Repre-
sentatives J. Il. Blanks and Walter r..
Irvine, Grand Trustee John II. Ingram.
Chairman Of Committee on Laws John
Il. Hankins, w. II. Williams, chairman
OF finance committee Hon. j. Taylor
Ellyson, Past Grand Regent Charles ".
Howard. Grand Councilman Charles
Pocahontas; Col. Morton Marye, Col
y. o. James, and others
Past Grand Regent Charles W. Howard
welcomed the audience IN short speech,
and introduced the presiding officer Wal
ter f.. Irvine, OF Norfolk. Mr.. Irvine
made BRIT but feLCitOus address, eX-
pressing his pleasure at the large num-
Der who were present, and particularly
that so many of that number were OF
the gentler sex. Mr. Irvine also briefly
explained the benefits which are to be
derived from the ROYAL Arcanum. and
said that he wished each lady present
would use her influence to induce her
husband, brother. and sweetheart 10 be-
come member of that organization.
After an overture by the orchestra, a
quartette: consisting OF Messrs. Moses
May. +. W. Cunningham, j. Emory Shaw
and Oscar Lehman, sang In Silent
Mead" Miss Eta Hi detained a
selection entitled, liners" and Miss
Essie Rich sang very sweety an aria
from Marguerite The presiding Of
ficer then introduced to the audience
Supreme Vice-Regent Chill w Hazard.
VINO for a short time held the atten-
ton Of the audience with an eloquent
address descriptive OF the merits Of the
Royal Arcanum. He said Il was duty
that every man owed TO his family 10
unite himself with an order. the attributes
Of which were Virtue. Mercy, and Char
ity and that when the time came for him
TO leave the scenes Of earth. he would
pass away confident that his brothers OF
the order would extend TO his loved ones
the same care and protection that he
himself would in life. Mr.. Hazard was
eloquent and convincing. and received
much applause.
A humorous selection entitled. "Mygei
Schneider's Party. was then given by
Mr. Roscoe Nelson. and Miss Essie Rich
and Mr. Moses May delighted the audience
with "Cavaleria Rusticana," a tenor and
soprano solo.
Capt Cunningham sang THE Girl /
Left Behind Me-" and the presiding OF
fcer then introduced Hon. J. Taylor
Enyson. Mr.. Ellyson paid a high tribute
10 the Royal Arcanum. and expressed the
greatest faith in its principles. and the
highest regard for the great work which
II had done The Mayors address was
eloquent and highly interesting.
Several other musical numbers were
rendered in a delightful manner, and Mrs.
j. Ray Logan gave two declarations,
which were masterpieces.
At the close fthe exercises lovely
bunch Of flowers were presented 10 Miss
Hazard. the daughter of Supreme Vice
Regent 6. ". Hazard.
The members of the Grand Council and
visiting delegations then repaired TO Iim
merfnann's. where a delightful banquet
was served. and speeches were made by
Hon. William Lovenstein, G. W. Haz-
Zard. Charles w. HarwOod, and others.
The entertainment was successful be-
You'd the hopes Of the committees in
charge.