The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-29
HEPTASOPHS CELEBRATE
THE FiGHTEENTH INNIVERS1Rf
OBsERvED ~ GRAND STYLE.
The Evening EnIIvened by Music and
Oratory-The Academy OF Music
Crowded to the Limit.

Not since Paderewiski held the boards
here has such an immense audience as
sembled as that which packed the Acade-
nv OF Music TO It's limit last night 10
witness the eighteenth anniversary cele-
bration Of the Improved order OF Hepta-
sophs.
The bunldlng presented brilliant
scene the decorations put up Tor the
State Sound Money Convention SIN ad-
ding beauty to the walls. Upon the stage
were seated Rev. Preston Nash. OF
Christ chG>sh; Mr.. 3. f. Greenwood. who
delivered the GRAFTON OF the evening I'D
the absence OF Mr. III. NJ. smith, VINO
was too unwcll to be present, supreme
Prelate +. ". Miltz, and Distrtc Deputy
Supreme Aychon Henry tlegenhelmer.
Mayor Richard NJ. Taylor occupied a
box 10 the right OF the stage ana me
other boxes were filed with distinguished
guests.
The exercises were opened by beau
tiful PRAYER from Rev. Preston Nash.
after which there was music 10y the Ola
Dominion Sextette, under the direction
OF MIR. Samuel X. Crowder. Then came
the address OF the evening, the subject
being "Heptasophs
MIR Greenwood handled his theme in
a mastery and eloquent manner iulIy
exryin'ng the many benefits which ac-
crued 10 those who belong TO the order.
and the good that would come 10 their
families when they were called hence.
PRESENTED WITH FLOWERS.
At the conclusion OF his address, Kew.
Preston Nash. on behalf OF the Con
IA tsrff IL
bouquet. In doing so he made a short
address that WIS perfect gem OF humor.
and caught the fancy OF the audience,
as was manifested by the applause which
followed Il.
Mr.. Nash's text was how hard ii was
for one man 70 take anothers place.
Il WAS at a wedding In Alabama he
said The guests were there. and so
was the bride but the groom didn't
come. There were forty strapping young
men there. but not one of them had
the courage 40 take the groom's place.
"On one occasion a certain minister
was advertised 10 preach at a certain
place lie was of having a good time
on a picnic and / had 10 preach for
him The next day the papers SAID that
Rev. SO and So mot my name) had
preached the bast sermon ever heard
ON top Of that: I got nothing"
GREEN DID.
NOW a man named Smith was adyer-
Used 10 speak here tonight. He didn't
come. II was asked who would take his
place. Some said Greenwood Others
said Greenwouldn't. / say Greendid."
Mr. Nash concluded by comparing Mr.
Greenwood 70 A greenwood blossomlng
with flowers. and gracefully rendered him
the beautiful floral design.
This graceful ceremony having been
disposed Of the musical programme was
resumed, Messrs. John Boseler and Manly
u. Ramos playing the accomplishments.
The musicians AN acquitted themselves
well and were rewarded with much APP
plause.
The AFFAIR was one Of tho most success
IN ever held in Richmond. and much
credit is due the Committee on Arrange
ments. composed Of the following gen
ticmcn: Henry Flegcnheimer. ". Aiiltz
Joseph II. Shepherd. T.. Falk. Henry
Abram. A. W. Rosenc: Henry VI. Tyler.
Harry J.. Smith George ". Hunter. p
j.. Greenwood. Manly b. Ramos.