Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-06-13
PATRIARCHIE'S VISIT
A GRAND STREET PA
RADE.
HOnOred the Planet.
Rev. Holmes and Rev. GUE
Inns Sermons.
DEACON SMITHS REMARKS.
DEACON SMITHS REMARKS.
The Banquet,

The Washington Patriarchie No. Is,
q u o. OF Odd Fellows reached the
city Sunday. May 3lst earlier than was
expected and it was well on the way
up town headed by the fine National
Military Brass Band, of which Prof.
Thomas ashington is leader.
On passing the PLANET Office, Capt.
VIM. Is. Gray ordered his men to un-
cover and he declared that this was
the great defender of the Negro race
and saver of human life.
Shortly afterwards, the Patriarchie
was met by members of Richmond Pa
triarchie who were hurrying to meet
them
The strains of sweet music rever-
berated through the streets OF the city
as the march to the New Odd Fellows
Hall was proceeded with.
On Sunday morning at l l a. IN the
body attended services at the First
Baptist Church. Rev. Jas Ii. holmes
preached an excellent sermon. Dur
ing his remarks, he spoke OF the de-
sire of men who were intended for 9TH
er callings, to be aders. His refer
ences to the election were pointed
There was quite a commOtion when
Deacon Harrison smith arose at the
conclusion of the sermon and declared
that as a rule on elections the pulpit
was silent.
The present election law, was the
greatest fraud ever witnessed by Il
people. "We must" he said, "be
ready to free the body as well as the
soul"
He denounced the action in putting
up a bogus Negro tic ct in Jackson
w ard as a complete swindle
''The handwriting is on the wall, -
he said, somebody gave the Democrats
the chance to carry the election"
1T was beaten with the pretext that
the second Negro ticket came in.
These ladies said that if their husbands
did not vote for John Mitchell, they
did not want to see them any more
and ] say they did vote for Mitchell
sufficiently strong 60 elect him three
Cimes over. 1say'it was monument
al swindle"
Brother Smiths words had touched
tender chord and the congregation
was with him. MIR. Armstead Walker
who headed the other ticket marched
out, but the deacon continued to che
close.
The collection was lifted, the bene-
diction announced and the Odd Eel
lows passed out.
On Sunday evening at p. m. Rev.
w. II. Gullins preached the sermon
TO the Odd Fellows in his most power
full manner.
On Monday. there was a magnificent
street parade. The Washington Pa
triarchie was at his best Its magnifi-
cent military movements attracted the
attention of all beholders tapt Gray
is typical military man. His SPLEEN
did figure, soldierly bearing, snowy
uniform, graceful movements, and
cool demeanor won for him and his
men encomiums from both white and
colored
A magnificent banquet was rendered
them at the New odd Fellows Hal
Monday evening at p. m
Grand Naster James Needham and
Grand Secretary Z harles II Brooks
both of Philadelphia were present
These two gentlemen were objects oi
solicitous care and Richmond wa.
proud of their coming.
Those composing the Washington
Pa triarchie and who visite us were:
VIM. P. Gray, captain Edward Nor
ris. Edward Harris. John Simmons
Elton Jackson, S Morse, Dan Gordon
William Harvey, II. Burrell, T. N
Brown, A. Ii. Hawkins, David Ross
g. Scott, Ed Harris, w. G. Gray, Jas
Gross, Henry Tay lor, Thomas Scott
A. 7. Mason, James f. Ennis. DaviC
Warner, David CLARK, William 7. Wal
ton.
| The Washington National Militar,
Brass Band, a most excellent Organiza
tion brought the following men:
/ Prof Thomas Washington, leader
IL. Wilson, b. Carter, L Gilbert. J
Henegan, F. Ross. Nj. Cook, G. Gray
son, @. Green, G.. Montgomery. p VIII
liams, G. Connor, - Hopkins, -
Proctor, N. Dent, - Scott, J. Cox.
The Washingtonians returned at IL
80 Monday night by G. IL o. r. r.