The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-08
ACTIVE ARCANUMPTES.
SREPxRATIOyFO FOR GRAND COUNCIL
WHICH rs TO MEET HERE.
Dvand Public Demonstration-shock
Council Has . Fine Meeting and Ar
ranges for Anniversary Celebration.

The Richmond contingent OF that grand
and worldwide favored fraternity. the
Royal Arcanum. are especially active just
now in view OF the near approach of the
time for the session OF the Grand Coun'
ell OF Virginia, which will convene in
this city during tho month Of April. This
body Is expected TO be quite n reprcsen-
tatiye one, and from all portions OF the
State will hail prominent citizens, for the
personnel OF this order in the State is
indeed excellent. The Grand Council will
have several distinguished visitors from
the ranks Of the Supreme Council. notably
The Supreme Regent Hon. John Il.
Pound. a man of national reputation as
an orator. Mr.. Pound has promised 10 be
present and it has been determined that
the public shall have an opportunity 10
hear him speak, which privilege viii be
indeed treat % all who are so fortu-
nate as TO be able to avail themselves
OF this opportunity.
The several local councils OF Richmond
have appointed committees 10 prepare
for tho reception and entertainment Of
the Grand Council, and 10 arrange for
grand public demonstration. probably at
tuo ACd0cInN--WllCn Will luAlNNf tANtl-
lent music and literary features.
INTERESTING MEETINGS.
The several councils in the city seem to
be takirg on now life. There arc weekly
several additions 20 the membership, and
the outlook for the future Is promising.
On last Friday night Shockoe, No. SeJ,
a gem IN the crown OF Arcanumism,
held a most enthusiastic meeting. There
was a good attendance ana large
amount Of business was transacted, after
which there was a recess for social con-
verse. which was greatly enjoyed by this
harmonious band of brothers. Mr.. Henry
Kemp the well-known character singer
and impersonator, who Is one of Shockoes
gallant band. delighted the brethren with
one OF his choicest sons, which received
loud and long applause. Ii was unani-
mously decided to have
AN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
On Friday night April the 81. there
will be an anniversary celebration, TO
which the public will be cordially in
Vited. A committee. consisting Of Messrs.
w. NJ. Bckers, Henry Kemp, Frank +.
Anderson, George T.. Booker. and William
\. Gills. was duly appointed to make all
necessary arrangements for this occasion, |
which committee has already gone ac- |
lively to work. and will doubtless present /
"A programme which will delight the pub
lie. Due notice will be given Of this an
niversary through these columns. on this |
occasion the members will be given each |
n nice Arcanum button 10 be worn on
the lapel Of the coat. a large number
have been ordered from well-known
firm. and il is likely that this order Will
DE followed by another in the near fu-
ture. II the first supply proves 10 be
what II is anticipated OF them.
This council decided 10 appoint an en-
tertainment committee semi-annually the
duties Of which shall be 10 provide
couple of public entertainments or open
meetings. Thus "Old Shockoe' will have
a demonstration once every quarter. The
present committee consists of Messrs.
Henry Kemp and W. NJ. Bickers.
UNION MEETINGS.
Mr.. Charles w. Harwood. Of our city.
Past Grand Regent of the Arcanum or
der, and cx-oflicio chairman Of the Rich
mond district. has just completed his re-
port to the Grand Regent. which evinces
the fact that the union meetings In this
district were quite successful. nOtwith-
standing the fact that he was confined TO
his bed during the greater portion of the
period occupied by these meetings. Mr..
is an enthusiastic and useful
member OF the order, and Justly held in
the highest esteem by the fraternity at
large.
Mr.. William A. ellis the newly-elected
regent OF Shockoe. is rejecting credit
upon himself and honor upon his council |
IN the discharge of his duties. Vice
Regent W. II. Lusk ditto. Secretary a.
D. jackson is ne plus ultra Messrs. W /
p Poythress and Robert l.. Winston are
wo of Shockoe's old guard-tried and
rue-always present and faithfully and
'fficiently discharging every duty incum-
bent upOn them