Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-05

course OF his remarks be pledged him
self to bring in-ten members within 90
days. We are proud to see such q spir
it exist and hope that the day is not
far distant when Unity Lodge can
boast of the largest membership in the
state.
Sir Knights OF Richmond as a rule
are very sympathetic and charitable
which is in keeping with the funda-
mental principles of the organization.
We are glad to know this to be a fact
but soMs few of US are exceptions. SIR
Knights If YOU but let your thoughts
go back to the night of initiation and
think while on the solamnobligations
you took and how binding they were
you will at once be convinced that to
be true Sir knight your heart should
be filled with Friend ship, Charity and
Benevolence and that it is your duty
to be cautious in your remarks about
others remembering that the seeming
friend of to-day may be the foe of TO-
morrow. 1t is q Sir Knights duty to
take the most favorable view of any
situation in which he may chance to
see another Of the fraternity.
Blooming Lily Lodge of Church Hill
is forging her way to the front Young
men the chance of your life has come
and you should meet the current
when it serves or lCse the venture
Their initiation fee has been reddc d 20
So 90 by virtue of the granting Of the
ninety day dispensation by the Su-
preme Chancellor. 1t is not enough
to simply stand on the high way and
proclaim he strength of your lodge
but the tire has come when you
should make a canvass among the
gentlemen with whom you associate
and If they are not Sir knights try and
use your influence on them to get them
initiated. We see no plausible reason
why Blooming Lily Lodge should not
be the banner lodge of the state
Members will you help make her so?
The club which meets at Sir Knight
Samuel Wilson's residence, 322 West
Duval Street, every Sunday at 5 p. m
for the purpose of increasing the mem
bership of Myrtle Looge, No. IL is do
ing remarkably we'll. The uninitiated
young men of the city should attend
these meeting and We are sure you
will become interested.
At the meeting of Unity, "a, held
Friday night, Nov. 9th a vote o.
/ thanks was rendered "Nomad" FOL
mentioning their Lodge and represen
tatives III this column.
On Thursday night. November 26th
Old Dominion Lodge. No 8, held at iti
CASTLE hall, on 3rd street, one OF the
largest, and most enthusiastic meeting
ever known in the history of the Lodge
After the regular routine of bushes
was over Sir Knight Rev, ]. H. Brice
of Unity Lodge, No q, who was pres
ent by special Invitation of the lodge
delivered one of the most powerful ant
eloquent addresses on Love" that th'
Sir knights have ever had the pleasur
to listen to
On Friday evening. Nov. 9th a
Richmond hall, Grand Chancello
John Mitchell. Jr., (assisted by tn
officers of Sylvia Court, No 2. I. D O
'lC) instituted a Court of Calanthe
The Court was organized by Miss Ma
rietta /. Chiles, Worthy Inspectrix o
Sylvia Court and is composed of som
of The best young ladies of the city.
The members of Old Dominion lodg
are requested to be present at thei
regular meeting Thursd ay night, Dec
10th at o'clock sharp, business OF i'm
! pOrtance.
The members of Unity Lodge are re
A iQuested to be present at their regula