The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-04
CHEERS FOR DEWEY
State Convention Of Area
numites Congratulates
the Hero of Manila
GRAND REGENTS ANNUAL REPORT
Opposes the Proposition to Reduce
the Amount Of Money for Car
ryipg on the Order.
fBy.cable to The Associated Press.

oC xAl0tI May 4, icfo.-OlC u II -
things done by the delegates Of the Royal
Arcanum. assembled In State Convention
at Casino Hall Yesterday was to give
three cheers for Dewey for his magnif-
cent victory at Manila. and to order the
congratulations of the organization sent
to the gallant Yankee eaman
The convention opened late yesterday
afternoon, when representatives were
present from the 100 councils of the order
in New Jersey. Grand Regent w. Holt
Apgar of Trenton presided. The Commit
tee on Credentials reported the names Of
the delegates, who had never taken part
in the work of the Grand Council, and
| they were instructed in the secret work.
A. s. Robinson OF st. Louis. as the repre-
sentative Of the Supreme Council, was
formally introduced to the convention.
Mr.. Apgar then delivered his annual re-
! port OF the condition of the order through
| out the State. He paid special attention
to the per capita tax and the fight that
was made last year for the purpose of
reducing the amount of money to be
raised for carrying on the order. He
Said
IF l thought hi our Grand Council
could. with safety to the order, do its
work with less money than we now raise.
I would be the first one to recommend
that the same be reduced. From informal
ton that is reliable / believe that the old
life insurance composites are awaiting the
result of the Supreme Council session in
Cleveland, and that whatever action may
be taken by that body upon the assess
ment question is to be vigorously attacked
hr thar, t., .;o~- of r1aca facts 7 xro111I
not recommend any reduction"
Reports were read from the Supervising
Deputy Grand Regents, and amid great
enthusiasm the following message was or
dered sent to Governor Voorhees,
Summit. N. j.. May 2. 1895.
THE Hon. Foster N. Voorhees,. Governor
of New Jersey. State Camp, Sea Girt,
The Grand Council. Royal Arcanum. of
New Jersey. IN its sixteenth annual ses-
sion assembled, extends fr~aternal greeting
and glories in the patriotism which has
called together the sons of New Jersey,
ready to defend our National honor, and,
in the name of Virtue. Mercy and Charity,
to extend to an oppressed people the pro-
lection OF Old Glory.
Grand Secretary Royal Arcanum of New
Jersey.
An adjournment was taken for dinner,
and at night a musical entertainment was
given in Towards Hall, under the aus
pieces of Summit Council No. 1912 and Nc
Clellan Council No.. 1,747, when the Grand
Regent presented the prizes given by the
Grand Council to the council having the
largest gain in membership, and also the
largest gain in percentage of membership,
for the year 1878. Both of the prizes
xvpra vr1n Inv RTcCfa11on Co,,no;1 M I TAT
of Summit. and its Regent, David f.
prizes. Addresses were also made by
Charles F. Nicoll. Regent of Summit
Council, No. 1,042, and the Supreme Coun-
ell representative.
After the programme the associated
councils of Summit CAV a reception for
the Grand and Supreme officers at the
Park House, Supervising Deputy Grand
Regent George III. Hodenpyl of Summit
Council, No. 1,042, presided. Speeches were
made by all the members of the Grand
Council.
The business of the convention was re-
suTned this morning. when about 200 dele
gates were present. Grand Orator Rodgers
delivered an address, and he it was pro-
posed three cheers for "Old Glory" and
three more for Commodore Dewey. The
cheers were given heartily, and the mo-
ton to send congratulations to the hero of
Mamie Bay was carried by a rising vote.
contest as follows
Past Grand Regent. Day Otis of Or
ange Council.
Grand Regent-W. Holt Apgar of Tren-
ton.
Grand Vice Regent-L. A. Lightfoot of
Westfield.
Grand O~rator-James Rodgers of Gran
ford.
Grand secretary-R. H. Alberts of Hobo
ken.
Grand Treasurer-W. t. West of Tren-
ton.
Chaplain-George Lounsberry.
Guide-Henry M. Sack.
Warden-W. y. Collins.
Sentry-James Abbott.
Representatives to Supreme Council
Frank S. Peter and L. A. Lightfoot.
Alternates-G. H. Hodenpyle and job
Fl. Farrell.
ter the election of officers was a report
from the Executive Committee, opposing
a resolution to cease discussion of the
question of changing the present rate of
assessment. 1t led to a vigorous debate,
many of the delegates fearing that con-
tinual agitation OF the necessity for an in
crease IN the assessment was ~injuring he
order. The committees report, which, in
effect, meant that the agitation should
continue, was adopted.
Another matter that aroused some feel
ing was a communication from Montgom-
cry Hunt, Regent of West Bergen Council
protesting against the election of NJ. G..
VreelaEd as representative to the Grand
Council. Mr.. Hunt charged that the rec
ords OF the council We're Inaccurate and
stated that meetings during the past year
had been held only as a matter of form
and rushed through to make room for
euchre parties. Grand Regent Apgar re-
fused to allow the latter to spread on<the
minutes, and referred it to the Executive
Committee for investigation.
A resolution to reduce the per capita
tax to eighty cents was defeated by a
large majority. The delegate who present
ed it desired to withdraw 1t. but some of
those favoring it objected, n it was
finally defeated.
A spirited contest took place between
Hackensaek and Lakewood delegates for
the privilege Of entertaining the Grand
Council at its session next year, and it re-
suited in the selection of Hackensack.
ST. PAUL's CLUB PLAY.
The regular -semi-nonthly meeting of