The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-12

pany in New York, and for about seven
teen years in Richmond. He was es-
teemed most highly by his employers.
and possessed their confidence in the
highest degree.
Mr.. Harwood leaves widow and two
sons-Charles and Waterfront OF this
city. He also lesves a brother who re-
sides in Richmond and brother and sis
ter in New York.
During the civil war Mr.. Harwood was
member Of the Richmond Howitzers.
and served with conspicuous gallantry,
taking part in many battles
ROYAL ARCANUM.
Mr.. Harwood was a very prominent
member of the Royal Arcanum order.
having taken the liveliest interest in its
welfare from the first introduction of the
order in Virginia He had passed through
all the Grand Council chairs of honor.
During his term as Grand Regent of the
state he made several tours OF official
visitation TO the subordinate councils
throughout the State, incitinl. them TO
greater zeal and activity. Everywhere he
met with hatterlng reception. and when
he voluntarily surrendered his high office
on account of pressing business duties
and ill-health, the fact was the occasion
of very general regret among the mem
bers OF the entire fraternity. 1t was he
VINO suggested tic plan OF ulslflcllnE the
State into territories under committees
for the propagation of the order and
which plan proved so successful. lie was
a fluent and forceful speaker, and pos
sessed a rich vein Of ready wit. At the
time of his death he was chairman OF
the Richmond District Committee for the
purpose of furthering the interest of the
Arcanum order. He chose Mr.. w. NJ.
Bickers, of Shockoe Council, as his sec
rotary, and was greatly attached TO him.
MIR. BICKERS' TRIBUTE.
When seen yesterday Mr.. Bickers said:
an the death of Charles W. Harwood
the Royal Arcanum loses a loyal, bril-
liant, and useful member; the State and
society loses a most honorable citizen;
the church loses a consistent and in
fuential commitment. and many people.
among them myself lose a dear friend.
1t was but a few days ago 1 met Brother
Harwood on the street, and in CONVEX
sation concerning Arcanum work in gen.
era he spoke OF the environments that
had hampered him in his work, and re-
marked as we parted that he was living
with a view 10 eternal rest in the bright
beyond. ] did not then think he would
so soon cross over the river and rest
under the shade of the trees
His death will carry sorrow TO thou
sands Of hearts, but 1t is a blessed thing
to be enabled TO believe when a friend
and brother passes away that he has en-
tered into the unseen holy of eternal
Joys"
Mr.. Harwood was a member Of Nc
Carthy Council. No. 4Cs of Richmond.
having been initiated In this Council on
November 20, 1850. He went through all
the chairs In this Council. and greatly
endeared himself 10 the entire member
ship. He always held his local Council
In the highest esteem, and rendered IT
valuable service.
This Council will have a called meet
ing this afternoon at o'clock to take
suitable action regarding the death OF
their honored member.
THE FUNERAL SERVICES.
The funeral services will take place at
o'clock this afternoon at Highland Park
Methodist church. The Grand Council OF
the Arcanum will officiate in the service
as far as this order will be represented
therein.
Mr. Harwood was also a member of
the Golden Chain and several other or
ders. 1t is not yet known definitely
whether any other order besides the
Arcanum will take active part in the
funeral, but doubtless all these orders
Will be represented in a proper manner.
The religious services proper will be con-
Quoted by Rev. j. Il. Latham, assisted
by Rev. DR.. w. G.. Starr. The latter
minister Is a member OF Mccarthy Coun-
Gil. and will read the burial service pro-
yided in the Arcanum ritual at the grave.
All the Grand Lodge officers have been
telegraphed for. and many of them will
reach the city in time to attend the
funeral. Grand Regent Jamerson wired
his inability to be present. coupled with
sincere regrets. and in view of this fact
the Grand Regency will be represented
by Past Grand Regent Walter +. Irvine,
of Norfolk.
THE PALI~BEARERS.
Mccarthy Council has appointed the
following pall-bearers to represent H.: r..
A. Barber and +. NJ. Leigh Old Domin-
ion Council OF the Golden Chain appoint
ed the following pall-bearers: Thomas j.
Bowles and Richard w. Jones. Other
pall-besrers are as follows:
Honorary-T. F. Minor c. Il. Stacy.
W. II. Tyler. Charles Cross. Henry Car
ter. W. y. Smith.
Active-W. +. Richardson. +. A. Bar
Der. Andrew Scott. Il. NJ. Leigh, James
II. Gray.
Charles w. Harwood was a true gem
teman In every sense Of the word. In
every relation of life he sought to do his
duty. He was big-hearted. noble. gener-
GUS. and a man who loved his fellows.
Mr.. Stephen D. Hughes. president OF
the Howitzer Association. has issued
a notice requesting all members of the
Association to attend the funeral OF their
late comrade at Highland Park Metho-
dist church this afternoon.