The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-21
GRAND COUNCIL MEETS.
HERING OFR PEESENTA1I|bS
or THE ROYAL ARCIAUM.
Distinguished visitors From the Supreme
Body -Eneoui cling Reports Of -
cers-CommitteesA Appointed.

o'clock yesterday afternoon and there
was full attendance Of members. The
Grand Council is as fine a looking body of
men as have ever met in this city and
the personnel Of the Grand body assured
| ly reflects credit upon Royal Arcanum-
/ ism.
these annual sessions OF this great
fratornal organization are most enjoya BILE
seasons Of friendly reunion. and social
/ pleasure. and while "A goodly amount OF
| business Is always transacted. the social
and fraternal features form an import
ant integral part Of the occasions.
The Arcanum Is based upon the highest
principles Of brotherly regard and mu-
! tual assistance and perusal of the re-
| port submitted. demonstrations the fact
that this order is gagged in great work OF
charity and that this our commonwealth
is annually rcaping blessing from this
source
The Royal Arcanum representatives. will
always 6nd hearty welcome within the
gates OF this city.
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
The distinguished visitors present at
the opening session were Supreme In
stating Omcer Hon. a. c. Salamone.
Deputy Supreme Regent and member
Of Committee on Laws Of Supreme Coun-
ell from Brooklyn. y. Y, Frank S. Peter.
Past Grand Regent OF New Jersey. Past
Grand Regent Of Virginia Grand Council
James L. Beck. OF Savannah. Ga. The
following Past Grand Regents present:
John j. Wright Richard a. Dobie. James
e. Blanks. Walter =. Irvine, DR.. II. c.
Scott.
Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson was called upon
for n speech responded happily and elicit
ed applause.
Judge John ]. Ingram. of Manchester.
is always a favorite In a representative
crowd
Dr. c. W. Gleaves. Of wytheville. Is a
popular and influential member.
Past Grands Scott and Irvine love the
Arcanum next 10 their religions. family
and country. and the order loves them.
c. Q. Berry. OF Staunton. is a coming
man" but we have not space TO enume-
rate the lights Of the body.
Richmond shows up well in her renre-
seniation and her councils exhib-
II good record. Shockoe No.
sos. showing n gratifying increase in
membership and exhibiting evidences Of
zeal and energy.
r. w. Arnold. Of Alexandria Is
"Whole team" as the boys express IT,
and very popular.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
The Grand Regent appointed the follow
ing committees:
Observation-Disclosures sydnor. J. F. King.
and J. F. Edwards
Returns-A. J. Evans, G b. Gill, Ira T.
Holt.
State of the Order-Rowland Hill L. p.
Pool. c. W. Crew, II. K. Field ]. r.
knight.
The retiring Regent. John ]. Jameson.
Of Alexandria was highly but deservedly
honOrcd by the Grand Council In that
he was delegated to attend the twentieth
anniversary celebration Of the order in
Boston next June. all his expenses 10 be
paid
The Grand Regent expressed his appre-
citation Of the graceful act in a feeling
speech.
The Grand Council adjourned at $50 to
meet at 10 clock \. VI this morning.
The election Of officers will take place at
noon to-day
STATE OF THE ORDER.
The Grand Regent In his annual report,
among other interesting facts. stated the
following:
II is with great regret I have TO note
that some Of the councils have not in
creased their membershlp-not having
sent in a single application during 1926.
My brothers. this ought not 10 be. and
ought not TO continue. / am thankful TO
say some councils have done good work.
showing a healthy activity. and, with
few exceptions. all the councils have done
more or less work.
our order has taken the commanding
position as the best fraternal organiza-
ton in this country. and offers advan-
taccs equalled by few and excelled by
none. II behOoves every men who loves
the principles Of Virtue Mercy and Char
iiy. and who has a heart 10 feel for his
fell0wman. 10 strive with his whole heart
10 induce his friends TO avail themselves
OF the benefits which our order bestOws.
for a detailed statement Of the growth
Of the order in this State. ! refer you 10
the comprehensive report OF our pains
taking and accurate Grand Secretary.
Three new councils have been instituted
since the meeting Of the last Grand
Council.
NEW COUNCILS.
Three Rivers Council. No. 1905. located
at Clarksville. Va. was Instituted on The
5th day Of June. 1896. by Grand Secretary
James p. Blanks. assisted by Brother
W. T. Parham. OF Sycamore Council. with
fifteen charter members. September p.
1896, D. g. r. r. W. Arnold. assisted by
Grand Treasurer A. Il. Bolts Instituted
George Mason Council. No. us located
AT Alexandria Va. with twenty-five
charter members. On February T. 1881.
d. G. r. Thomas VI. Martin. assisted by
Grand Secretary James b. Blanks, insii-
tuted Westville Council No. 1884, with
twcnty-three charter members. located
al Mathews Courthouse, Va.
REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY.
The Grand Secretary states. In part
the following IN his annual report.
During the year seventy-One OF our
members have died, among the number
our former Grand Secretary, Brother
William Lovensteln. who held the posi-
ton for q period o. fifteen years, he
having been elected to the Office at the
first annual session after the organiza-
ton Of the Grand Council. For several
years he represented the Grand Council
in the Supreme Council. and for the past
three years was a member OF the Com
mittee on Appeals Of that body. and was
indeed a faithful worker. Rest 10 MS
ashes, and peace 10 his soul.
The first death IN our order IN Virginia
was Brother Edward Mccarthy. who died
April 6. 1850. The total number OF deaths
TO December 81. 1886 IS $50. Total amount
paid W. and o. p. Fund by the $50 broth
ers. Sls7.716s2 Total amount paid 10 the
herehciaries Of the $50 brothers Sizes
s92s5.
~ tnf session Of the Grand Council
hold in the city Of Richmond April s5'h
1879. n resolution was adonted authoriz-
ing the Grand Treasurer 10 borrow the
sum of three hundred dollars in order to
meet the requirements OF the Grand
Council. and at each session since II has
been found necessary 10 borrow from so
TO $500 IN order 10 pay the expenses OF