Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-29

winter quarters al Dalton, in lsf3-'6t
Major Courtney was made Mason in
Am army lodge az that place, and upon
his return, in 1863 he united first WIN
Henrico Union Lodge No. $50, Church
Hill. where he then resided, and took "a
prominent position In that lodge. \ few
years after that he removed to the west
ern part OF the city. and became mem
Der Of Dove Lodge No. 81. Of which he
soon became worshipful master In 1881
he was elected Grand Junior Deacon of
the Grand Lodge and has been promoted
since until he has reached the high posi-
ton he now fills with credit 10 himself
and honor 70 the fraternity. He has been
leading member of the Board OF
Trustees Of the Masonic Temple Associa-
ton. and vas chairman Of the Building
Committee.
Major Courtney was elected Common
wealth's Attorney for Henrlco county IN
1876, and I'm 1870 he was elected TO the
state Senate from Richmond and Henrico
county and took a prominent part in the
important legislation of that period, and
has since devoted his time TO the practice
Of his profession. in which he has been
most successful
THE SECRETARY AND TREASU RER.
Or. Darlington. the secretary defeated
Colonel j. v Bideood for that Office at
the las. annual meeting. running ahead OF
botn the incumbent and Mr.. J. B. Blanks.
OF Petersburg. who was an aspirant for
tho position. Dr. Darlington az the time
OF his election was Grand Lecturer. and
as such travelled an over the state. visit
ing and instructng the various lodges,
scattered here. there. and everywhere. lie
made many friends I'm his peregrinations
through the Commonwealth, and these
stood 10y him nobiy when he asked FOR
the higher office OF Grand Secretary He
has. since his election resided in this
city. and has conducted the affairs OF his
office in n most crelitable manner.
Colonel Peasants. the Grand Treasurer.
is p native Of Richmond. and has resided
I'm this city all Of his life. He has long
been an enthusiastic Mason. and was
some years ago worshipful master OK
Richmond Lodge. 40. 10. He was APP
pointed Grand Treasurer az the death Or
Mr. W. b. Isaacs. Jr.. and though he had
strong opposition AT The last Grand Lodge
meeting was reelected. He has proven a
most efficient officer. and is exceedingly
POPULAR with his fellow craftsmen through
out the state.
Masonic Home Report.
The sixth annual report OF the Grand
Lodge Of the Masonic Home, including
the report Of the secretary and trea-
suror. matron, teacher, &c. is in the
hands of the printer. and will afford
interesting reading TO the members OF
the Grand Lodge upon their arrival next
Tuesday. This report shows that there
are thrty-eight children now IN the home
twelve Of whom have been admitted du-
ring the year; that the institution has
paid all bills. and has enough in the
treasury 10 run II 10 January next when
they viii receive an instalment or the
Grand Lodge appropriation.
The Board Of Governors do not ask
an increase Of the appropriation. but lay
an the facts before the members FOR
their decision The report states that ur
TO this time no applicant has been re-
fused admission, and II the appropria-
ton IS increased the board can continue
10 accommodate all the orphan boys and
girls who apply, and also provide for
the widows 9nd old men.
During the year great number OF
contributions of property have been
made Among them is mentioned an
omnibus and harness for conveying the
children 10 and from church and Sunday
school. This was donated by Captain
Allison Nauor, Of Washington, d. c.,
who IS a large-hearted man OF wealth.
This IS not the only evidence Of his in-
terest i'm this noble charity and his
name is held in afectionate remembrance
by all OF the children.
WANT \ SUPERINTENDENT.
Tho report urges the employment OF a
superintendent, who should be a man