The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-28
THEY HONOR THE
GRAND REGENT.
Shockoe Council Gives a Rousing Re-
o ceptiou to Mr.. BlOOmberg.
t1rAunf Ell.
A HANDSOME TESTIMONIAL.
licssrs. w. VI. Bickcr's and Joseph L.
Ievy's Share in the Honors-t.le-
CANT Banquet, Oratory and Mu-
sic at the Close ofOccasion.

The newly-clected Grand Regent Of tho
Royal Arcanum was given grand ova-
ton by his subordinate council. Shockoe'
No. $50. at Lee Camp Hall. on last night
The spacious council room was filed with
the loyal members Of shockoe and the
invited guests from sister councils ana
Mr.. :. L. Bloomberg. the new Grand Re
gent was escorted from his home IN
hack by Messrs w. T. Dabney and w
L. Smith. committee, and was received
with royal honors. There had ben pre-
parod. handsomely engrossed and framed
"A set Of resolutions. reciting Mr.. Bloom
berg's elegant record IN his own couhcll
and the Grand Council. and expression OF
sincere esteem and congratulations on the
part of Shockoe Council.
Mr.. W. NJ. Bickers. a past regent OF
Shockoe. and representative IN the
Grand Council presented the testimonial
90 Mr.. Bloomberg IN speech when was
punctuated by bursts OF applause. ana
which was highly eulogistc OF the new
Grand Regent and OF the Arcanum order.
AN OVATION.
The recipient Of tho honors OF the even
arose to respond. and his speech was elo-
aueut and timely. and his insstcnce that
the honor conferred upon him was really
an intended honor 20 Shockoe Council
whore zeal and loyalty had promoted him
as her representative, was heartily APP
plauded. I'm referring specially 10 shocAoe
Councils great work. he said IL was a
real pleasure to him 20 appoint as chair
man Of Laws and Appeals Of the Grand
Council. Mr.. W. NJ. Bckers. and as he
handed the jewel OF office 20 Mr. Bickers
the council broke forth In renewed and
enthusiastic applause which was renewed
as the Grand Regent. referred 10 Mccarthy
Council as having the second best record
i'm the state. and declared his purpose to
appoint Mr. Joseph L. Levy, Of that coun-
ell. as chairman OF the Finance Commit
tee Of the Grand Council.
Both Msssrs Bickers and Levy were
heartily congratulated, and the Grand
Regent was IN continued ovation an the
evening
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The following are the resolutions. hand
somely ongrosssd and framed. and so elo-
Quontly responded TO by the Grand Re
gent.
Snockoe Council No. sa5 Royal Area
num- al the annual meeting Of tho Grand
ll.
Camp Hall. Richmond, Va, April 1870.
1898. that august body saw tt 10 select
for fits head as Grand Regent. our es-
Ieemod Brother S. J.. BlOOmberg. the
founder of Shockoe Council No. S95. and
/ deslrin 10 express 10 our brother
the honor and pride We feel IN
their selection. called meeting or
Shockoe Council was held and committee
appointed to draft suitable resolutions.
conveying 10 him our congratulations
and esteem.
whereas. he being one OF our charter
members and having served rs with eff
cheney and credit 10 himself. and as a
secretary. also as representative 10 the
Grand Council. his work and baliity being
| recognized he was elected 10 office and
| continually promoted until he has attain
| ed the highest position our order can con-
| fer I'm the State of Virginia. well know
| ing that the continued success or the or
der Under his wise direction is assured.
| Therefore bee 10 resolved, that we eX-
! tend 90 our brother our hearty congrat-
ulations and good wishes for MS future
| prosperity ana success.
| p That these resolutions be framed
| and presented 10 Brother 5. l.. Bloom
! berg and O copy be spread upon mo
! minutes OF ShOckoc Council
SIGNED and attested with the seal OF
| the Council at Richmond, Va, this 2'th
| day of April 1898.
j. WARREN BOOKER. Regent
4 ID. JACKSON. Secretary.
| H. \. ARZEN. Chairman,
W. r. SHEPHERD.
4. l., RICHARDSON.
(Seal Of Council.
AROUND THE BOARD.
At the conclusion of the councils husi
moss duties the members and visitors
were invited into an adjoining room
where WAS found number of long Ia
bles laden with the most substantial ano
ualatable edibles which had been prepar-
! ca bv am efficient committee. and as the
guests refreshed the inner man a string
band discOursed sweet music The scene
was an inspiring ono. and many and
lavish were the compliments paid "olG
shockoe' on her great zeal and enter
prise
After sumner the guests repaired 10 me
council room and We're entertained until
late hour b+ eloquent speeches and
vocal and instrumental music. Solos were
sung by Messrs. Diacont. stuart HOP
kins J. b. PoindeXtcr. speeches by
NTessr~. Jos. l.. Levy Of Mccarthy, /.
Rottinchcimer OF virginia. piano seiec-
tions bv Mt Shepherd. string music by
the Shockoe Quartette, composed ~
Nossrs Geo. Menson. Charles tarley'
| Thomas Mccullough. George Bla}lock'
and william Pearson. speeches by pr.
crane Mr.. Richardson and others: clog
dance elegantly executed by Mr. w. IT,
Dabncy.
owing 10 a bereavement ion the family
| Of Mr.. Harry Kemp. this popular singer
and actor was excused from responding
| 10 calls
| Regent j. Warren Booker PRESIDED
| with his usual dignity and ability.
The entire evening was one Of unalloy-
oil Measure. and reflected honor. not only
unon the new grand regent and Shockoe
| Council but upon the great Arcanum or
der. The new grand regents career opens
under the most hattering ausDices ana
those who know him have no doubt that
| he will make n GRAND record.
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