The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-28
LOCAL COUNCIL MEETS.
fvpoRrayr WoRK OF THE BROTH-
ERHOOD OFST. INDREW.
The Organization to Look Amer the BOYS
Discharged From tho Reformatory NJ
Laurel Coming National Conventions

The Local Council Of the Brotherhood.
of ST. Andrew, held its regular quarterly
meeting last evening in the lecture-roonl
OF ST. James Episcopal church MI
Thomas c. Rufin, the director. was IN
the chair and Mr.. Thomas Poincexter'
recorded.
A communication was received from tho
Nomans Christian Temperance Unioh'
calling attention TO the need Of scientific
temperance education among young peo-
pie in order 10 fight against intemperance.
a copy OF @ resolution adopted by the
Union. was also enclosed, deploring the
evil OF intemperance and calling for the
early education Of the young people AZ
a powerful preventive of intemperance.
Attention Is also called TO the Iact tnat
laws to that effect have been enacted III
all but four States OF the Union, ana the
Brotherhood is asked TO render ali posi-
BILE aid towards the passing OF SUCH a Jaw
during the next session OF the Leg1sia-
ture. by which such education might be
introduced in the public schools or this
state as a special study and 10 secure as
many signatures as possible to such petit
lions.
A rather lengthy discussion followed,
and on motion Of Mr.. Tyler, the matter
was finally referred to the various chap
tiers OF the Brotherhood
BOYS FROM THE REFORMATORf.
MIR. Thomas G. Rufin on behalf OF the
Executive Committee presented the lol-
lowing report.
The Executive Committee, 10 whom the
matter was referred at the last meeting
OF the Local Council, recommend the toi-
lowing plan as the most pracucal one
looking towards bringing the brotherhood
men of Richmond in touch with the boys
who are discharged from the Laurel In
dustriai School and who return 10 Rich-
mOnd TO live; namely, that Mr.. Stewart
NJ. Woodward. who besides being q mem
Der of the brotherhood, is chairman OF
the Committee OF the Prison Association
having charge OF discharged boys, be re-
quested to report the names OF such boys
from time TO time, as they are released
from the institution to the Secretary or
TO some other officer of the Brotherhood
CHAPTER located nearest 10 the address Of
the boy I'm question. who shall thereafter
be looked upon as the ward or protege OF
the said chapter
"The idea is that the chapter, either as
q chapter or through a Subcommittee,
can look after the general welfare OF such
"a bov. who might otherwise I'm all proba-
bilitv be left largely TO himself, can as
sist him. IL necessary, 10 secure honest
work can invite him 10 come 10 their
church. If he does not attend elsewhere
can show an interest i'm him both physi-
cally and spiritually; in short. can sur
round him as far as possible with good
influences and make him feel that they
are really Interested I'm his becoming q
true Christian man.
TO REPORT MONTHLY.
ct IS also recommended as an important
part OF this undertaking that each chap
ter report regularly once month 10 Mr..
Woodward what progress the boys IN
their charge are making although, later
on. If a boy becomes steady and reliable
under the chapters influence, these re-
ports may be discontinued.
"A summary OF the reports SD received
to be presented az each regular meeting
OF the local council by Mr. Woodward.
"Wc can hardly overestimate the
amount Of good that can be accomplished
in this way for the spread Of the Masters
Kingdom If each chapter Will undertake
to do it's part with n hearty good Will to
the very best Of its ability We sincerely
trust. therefore. that this plan win meet
with the entire approval and receive the
full cooperation Of the Brotherhood men
OF the city
The report was adopted on motion or
Mr.. Taliaferro.
THE NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Mr.. Ruffin next addressed the council
I'm reference 90 the coming National Con-
vention Of the Brotherhood in Buffalo
He gave the reasons why conventions
were held. explained their work and its
value and why Richmond should send
delegates.
Mr.. Woodward described IN detail how
the delegates should go and stated that
Richmond would be represented by seven
teen delegates, and like number would
go from other sections Of the State.
The council then adjourned.