The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-11
A FRATERNAL MEETING.
sRxyD OFFICERs VISIT MAAcHEs-
rER COUNCIL, ROIAL ARcANUM.
xPretty Manchester Wedding Mr.. faison
at Home Again-A small Acct
dcnt-Pcrsonals.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES.

! Afcanum, 10 MdHCHcSsS' 'v"4i~"' -'''
/ 1917. last night. This visitation was in
connection with the "union-raliy' series
gotten ~ by Past Grand Regent &. ".
/ Harwood, this meeting being the last or
I the series IL was matter OF general
and keen regret that the physical IN
/ DISPOSITION OF Mr. Harwood prevented his
| Attendance on the occasion, but he was
present in spirit, and the brethren held
! him present In their minds and hearts
The visiting brethren met with most
/ cordial reception at the hands Of their
/ brothers OF Manchester Council, ana the
exercises were OF a most pleasant ana
| fraternal character. Grand Regent John
J. Jamison, OF Alexandria, and Past
! Grand Regent James Is. Blanks, OF Pc
tersburg. were introduced 10 the Council
/ by Judge John H. Ingram, and were
welcomed by Acting Regent Beatty
and Mr.. y. =. owens In very appropriate
remarks. after which the regular ousi-
ness Of the Council was transacted, the
/ speeches being properly postponed to
/ later hour.
After the regular council business had
, heeu dispatched, the Past Regent was
presented, and made an earnest speech
/ I'm behalf Of the Arcanurn, urging greater
diligence in securing members, regular
attendance OH the council meetings, etc.
lie presented interesting statistics, which
demonstrated
excellent condition. and steadily grow
ing. e s. an honor TO belong 10 such
an Institution be DECLARED
Past Grand James b. blanks was next
introduced by Regent owens IN a char
acteristc. humorous, and courteous
speech. and the silver-tongued Arcanum-
lite" took the floor and delighted the
assembly with one Of his pointed, ornate.
logical end interesting speeches. 1nc
beauties and advantages of the order
We're held up I'm an impressive manner,
and ne earnestly urged renewed efforts
I'm behalf OF the good cause Taking as
his text the words Of the Supreme Re
gent. "the world has never seen its
equal" the eloquent speaker took q
rhetorical fight that caDuvafed the audi
cnce and elected the heartest applause.
He told many pointed and pathetic in
stances illustrative OF The charitable
work Of the great Arcanum oruor.
The following officers were duly elected
for the ensuing year: Representative TO
the Grand Council. Benjamin T. owens.
alternate, George =. Gary; Regent Law
renee Z. Pool: Vice-Regent. A. J. Smith,
Orator. r. n. Beatty; Secretary, George
=. Gary; Collector. Charles Walker;
Treasurer. L. NJ. Nunnally; Chaplain,
Judge John H. Ingram; Guard. W. b.
Ball. Warden j. T. Herring Sentry, A.
s. Wright Past Regent. y. =. owens
Trustees. W 5. GIN, h. c. Broadus;
John G.. Rice.
Letters were read from Past Grand
Regents Walter r. Irwin, Of Norfolk.
and Charles w. Harwood OF Richmond.
which expressed much regret az inability
10 be present and words Of loyalty and
good cheer.
After the interesting speeches. the
Council was closed in due FORM and the
visitors and members were invited 10 re-
pair to "a spacious restaurant and par
take OF refreshments, which We're duly
dispatched and much enjoyed. and the
occasion was one Of fraternal greetings
and cordial hand-grasps
Thus closed the series Of union rallies
I'm this district for the year. That they
have been pleasant and profitable, all
who have attended them admit. and
much credit is due Past Grand Regent
&. ". Harwood. who originated them
and TO whose indofatigable zeal their
Success is largely due.
II has been reported around town that
Mr.. j. r. FaisOn, who lives on Eleventh
street, had disappeared from the city.
Faison left home about two weeks ago
10 take a hunt IN Chesterfield. lie
stopped at mis- brothers. In Chester. and
paid him "A longer visit than he expected.
This was the cause OF the report that
his whereabouts was not known. Those
T =
abouts Will be glad to learn that he
has been at home since last Saturday.
Nj. b. +. lIinmant had four fingers
badly mashed while a work on Belle
Isle yesterday DR.. Lawrence Ingram
was called in and rendered the neces-
sary medical attention.
a pretty wedding took place at
o'clock last evening. at cambridge Street
Baptist church, when Mr. James v.
lob
united. The church was beautifully
decorated for the occasion. and under
the light OF many lamps presented a
handsome appearance.
The wedding party arrived a few mo-
ments after 8 O'Clock. and entered the
church TO the soft notes OF the wedding
march. At the altar a semi-circle was
formed, and the ceremony imDressiyely
pronounced by Rev. Or. l.. r. Thorn
hill.
The attendants we're Miss Eva Bruce,
sister OF the bride. maid OF honor. Messrs.
Bernard Robertson (best mani. W W.
Friend, Dallas Bruce, OrIls Bass, Bruce
Bass, and Bruce Gregory.
Immediately after the ceremony, the
young couple took the 1910 train for a
northern tour.
I'm this city, and have the best wishes
Of large concourse OF friends. The
groom is the son Of Mr.. Is. NJ Robert
son, and is an efficient attache OF the
house OF Messrs. Sharp & Nunnally. while
his pretty bride Is the daughter OF Mr.. r.
7. Bruce. OF this city.
Mr. Logan Porter received a very Sc
we're shock by comining In contact with an
electric wire Monday night about o'clock
at the corner OF Twelfth and HUI
streets.
Mr.. Porter was in the act of crossing
the street, when he ran against the
wire, and In his attempt 10 push II aside
with his hand, he was thrown violently
to the ground. into a pool or mud. At
wasi not many minutes before ne re-
vived. with the exception OF having
his thumb burned, he was otherwise un- !
injured.
Chesterfield County Court was in ses-
sion Monday, and a good deal OF routine |
business was transacted. A special |
grand jury was impanelled, and several |
for misdemeanor and Felony |
found The court was In Session again |
yesterday and large amount OF bust |
ness transacted. IL Will probably be |
in session until the end OF the week
Judge W. II. Mann, or Nottoway. |
and Charles Lassiter. OF Petersburg |
have qualified 20 practice lax IN this |
court.
Friday evening at O'Clock there will |
be party given at tho residence or |
Mrs. Boone, No. 1906 Decatur street, fer |
the benefit OF the Happy Workers OF |
the acknowledgement Baptist church |
There Will be recitations and music. |
Refreshments will be served, sucn az !
hot home-spun sausage, and hot coffee !
that will make your mouth water.
Preparations are being made for the |