The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-19
Biennial 1SSEMBLY.
The knights of the Ancient Essenic order
viii Meet mt Louisville, Ky.

The Supreme Senate Of the Knights OF
the Ancient EssenIc order will hold its
regular biennial assembly in Louisville,
XIV, on May 18th and 18th. which is ex-
pected to be largely attended by repre-
scntatives OF the Senates in the various
States Of the Union. In Virginia the order
has been in existence only a little over
a year, but since then Senates have been
established In Stanton, Richmond, sur
folk, Danvllle, Norfolk, and elsewhere.
in this city at first two senates were or
ganized-Richmond Senate No. 1l52, and
Washington Lee Senate No. 1883. Ii be-
came soon apparent. however, that the
interests OF the order would be better
served II only one Senate remained In
existence. and the members Of the two
organizations at the beginning OF the
present year merged into one, ana are
now all members of the Richmond Sen
ate Of which Capt. Frank w. Cunning
ham is Excellent Senator.
DR.. c. j. Wea.herby, the Supreme
Ruler OF the Supreme Senate, and Gen
eral Commander of the Essenic Order,
has sent TO the officers and members or
the order a circular letter. urging them
TO send representatives 10 the Biennial
Assembly. In this letter the Supreme
Ruler says:
Brother Knlghts.-On May 18th and
18th, 1896, the Supreme Senate will meet
in regular Biennial Assembly. This will
be our fourth Biennial Convention, and
will no doubt be the most important ever
held by our order I say important, from
the fact that in addition 10 the election
Of supreme officers, we require some Few
changes in the laws governing our order
as well as the adoption OK certain rules
for our future work
Representatives OF all Subordinate Sem
ates. members Of all Grand Senates. as
we'll as the officers and members OF the
Supreme Senate are required to be pres
ent. | wish every officer and member TO
feel that the future success OF the An
cient Essenic order depends entirely upon
his reporting promptly at headquarters
in Louisville, Ky, on the morning OF the
Eth OF May, 1896, a. o. 2006
The first Annual Conclave OF the Es-
senic Army will occur at the time and
date above given. The heterogeneous
commanding the several divisions OF our
army have already received orders from
me TO have every enlisted member pres
ent. representing all companies, Dattal-
ions. regiments, brgades, and divisions
Of the Essenic Army Division command
ers will also see that special rates for
all arrangements necessary for the well
fare OF his command is perfected at an
early date.
All officers on my staff, as well as all
A. ID. C.'s on the stan of the major-gen-
erals, are required TO report in full-dress
uniform.
The preparations already made and to
be made by the members, officers, and
citizens OF Louisville Tor the reception
and entertainment OF our members-both
military and civic-are. and are TO be-
upon a grand scale-a guarantee OF won
derful successful up to. and on par
with. the great and rapid growth OF the
Ancient Essenic Ot1er.
All officers aud members are required
to note the above orders, and to act IN
accordance with the same.
Witness my hand and official seal this
the 26th day OF March, 1896 a. o. 29OG.
This letter is accompanied by special
order No. /, issued by John n. Seathers,
commanding the Southern Division OF
the Essenic Army OF tho United States
of America. 1t reads as follows:
The knights OF the Ancient Essenic Or
der in Louisville, aided by the citizens Of
Louisville, are making elaborate prepare
tions for the Grand Conclave of the order
in the United States that will convene IN
Louisville May 18th. 18th. and 18th, 1915.
Every arrangement for the comfort. pleas
ure. and happiness Of all who attend Is
assured.
The major-general commanding the
Southern Division OF the Essenic Army
respectfully requests all Senates in the
Southern Division. where companies have
been formed. or are in process of organi-
cation, or where organizations are con-
templated, TO complete such organizations
at the earliest moment practicable and
report the number of men from each Sen
ate who expect to attend the conclave. Ii
is important that this Information be fur
nished at the earliest moment. IN order
that quarters may be secured and their
proper assignment be made.
All communications In reference to the
Grand Conclave should be addressed TO
Col. f.. NJ Coleman. No. All Columbia
Building, Louisville. All inquiries con-
corning the military department of thu
order should be addressed TO the UNDER
signed. From time to time the Executive
Committee will keep the Senate advised
Of ~ matters pertaining 70 the meeting.