Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-06-19
FROM WINSTON.


WINSTON, n. O., June IA, 1897.
Knights of Pythias met in their cas-
tie hall, June 10, 1897 and elected the
following officers: 9. + Carter, Chan
cellor Commander; George w. Gum.
Vice Chancellor John III. Coins, Pre-
late; Sam Toliver, Master of Finance /;
John A. Turentine, Keeper oil Records
and Seal; w. NJ Love, Master al =
Arms; A A. Allen, Master of Work /;
Foliver, Turentine and Coins were re-
elected for the second term. About
thirty five Sir Knights were in atten-
dance and collected $44 %.
Hon. w @ Coleman OF Concord was
in the city on the 10Th in interest Of
the colored Cotton Mills Company
which is located in Concord.
Mrs. Jennie King breathed her last
Thursday afternoon at her residence
IN the city flats on Depot St. Mrs
King was consistent christian and an
active member of the st. Paul's ". <
hurch and died in the triumph OF
faith. Mrs r b. Bruce, her dauph-
ter of Charlotte was in the city at
tending the funeral.
The Grand Lodge of Good Samari-
tans which has been in session since
last Tuesday adjourned Thursday
night to meet next year in Elizabeth
City. There was about one hundred
delegates in attendance. Among them
was some of the noblest and brainiest
men of our state. About O'Clock
Thursday evening tie Grand Lodge
and delegates formed their procession
at Citizens Hall about one hundred
strong in full uniform, headed with
one of our city bands, aud marched
through the principal streets of the
twin cities, and returned to the hall
about 8 O'Clock where the annual
Grand Festival had been prepared
At $3.50 O'Clock, the grand march took
place at the hall. There were quite a
number of lady delegates in attend
snce to the Grand Lodge and the Win
ston boys were on hand at the festi-
val end demonstrated the impression
made by the presence of the fair sex
from all sections of the state.
Rev DR.. w. III. Goler, President Of
Livingstone College spent several days
in the city. and left on this mornings
train for Salisbury.
Miss Mary L. Brown is still confined
to her room but somewhat improved
Last Sunday was the warmest day
we have had for the sea son, although
our churches were well attended ali
day.
The annual Children's Day exercises
were held at St. Pauls M. K. Church
with a good programme.
Children's Day exercises were du-
ly observed at Mount Pleasant Baptist
Church, Rev J. w. Jones pastor.
Circulars have been distributed an
nouncing the arrival of grand xcur-
sion from Danville, Monday DIST. Ex-
tensive arrangements are being made
10y Rev. G.. w. Holland and others to
welcome and entertain our Danville
friends Refres hments will be prepar-
ed in abundance at Citizens Hall
where the excursionists will be admit.
ted free, also Wachovla Park will oe
thrown open, the principal buildings
and our new courthouse building will
be thrown open for inspection which
is the finest in he South.
Resurjam Lodge, 81, A. f. and A. NJ.
at the ir regular communication on the
first Friday night in June electt the
following officers: Worthy Master, X
Hairston, Senior Warden, Joe Hair
ston Junior Warden, r. K Clement:
Treasurer, q. w. Holland Score tary,
John F. Hughes; Tyler, @ r. Scott.
The North Carolina Volunteer Fire
mems Association will convene in this |
sity in their 9Th Annual Convention |
aud Tournaments the 2nd Tuesday i'm |
August and will hold three days SEES
sion. Captain V. Howe Of Whining
.on is president, and Captain G L S |
A. Taylor, Financial Secretary s. H. |
dargrove, Recording Secretary. Cor
delegates from other states |
ire cordially invited
Colonel ] A Pugh of Norfolk, Va.
las kiLdly agreed to deliver lecture /
1t the First Baptist Church Thursday |
hight, June 18th for the benefit OF the /
fund of said church. His
subject will be the Origin and Destiny
If the Negro" Admission lOc.
The PLANET is sold by Samuel Toll
Ter. 1I2 East 4th street, and not Grant
smith.
TAR HEEL CITIZEN.