Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-13
ON THE APP0MATTO
GRAND RULING OF FRATERNAL
MYSTIC CIRCLE.
The MEETING IN PETERSBURG.
Election of OMcers-Thc Episcopal
Conventional Present 10 Grace
PoIifics-PersonaI Notes.

PETERSBURG. VA. April 12.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Grand Ruling of the Fraternal
Mystic Circle for the State Of Virginia
met here to-day for the first time. Mr..
John Stnckhouse, of Philadelphia, Su-
preme Trustee. instituted the proceed
ings. a good deal OF business Of interest
and importance TO the order was trans
acted. and the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term:
Past-Grand Rulcr-Rev H. NJ. Hope. Of
Petersburg.
Grand Ruler-John L. Burke. Of Nor
folk.
Vice-Grand Ruler-A. L. Tyler, of Rich
mond.
Grand Recorder and Treasurer-W. b.
Ellison, of Newport News.
Grand Cbaplain-Rev. II. NJ. Hope, Of
Petersburg.
Grand Warden and Marshal-R. T..
Gain. OF Petersburg.
Delegate TO Supreme Ruling, which
meets in Washington in May, Rev. IL. NJ.
Hope; Alternate. John f.. Burke.
The members of the Grand Ruling par
took of u banquet tonight, rendered by
the local fraternity.
The attendance on the meetings of the
Petersburg Episcopal Convocation, now
in session at St. Paul's church. in this
city. is large especially at night. To-
days session OF the body was devoted in
great measure 10 missionary services, in
which the Ladies' Auxiliary took promi-
nent part. Addresses were delivered by
Miss l.. l.. Taylor. of Norfolk, and Rev.
j. Lindsay Patton, missionary TO Japan,
and the speakers We're heard with great
attention. A great deal IF business touch
ing the interests and welfare Of the
churches throughout the cOnVOcat ton
] mits is being transacted. The sermon
tonight was preached by Rev. J. l..
Patton.
Right Rev. a. NJ. Randolph. ID. D.,
Bishop Of this diocese, will visit several
OF the Episcopal churches in this city
next Sunday and administer confirmation
a beautiful brass cross. designed for
the altar table. has been presented 10
Grace Episcopal church. The name OF
the donor, who lives at the North, has
not been made public.
Parthenia Richardson, an old and re-
spected servant in the family Of Mr.. II.
&. Elliot. was taken suddenly i'll on Hall
fax street last night while on her way
home. She died In a few hours without
having regained consciousness.
4 large block OF stock of the Peters
burg Gaslight Company, belonging to the
estate of the late DR. H. r.. Nosby, was
sold al auction to-day. with other per
sonal effects. II brought $3.50 per share,
being $3.50 per share above par value
IL is reported that the contract for fur
nshing ties Tor the Petersburg Electric
Street-Railway Company has been award
ed 10 Mr.. W. NJ. Mayer, OF this city. who
stands ready TO give security for the
prompt execution Of the contract.
The Democratic Convention OF Prince
George VIII assemble at the county court
house tomorrow TO nominate candidates
for tho several offices TO be filed at the
Man election. Mr.. Charles Conner. for
Treasurer. and MI. William Boisssau. for
Sheriff. Will have no opposition in the
convention. but the incuinbents OF all the
other offices are strongly opposed. The
convention viii be large attended.
Rev. Father Smith. of Richmond. IS
ofiiciating at ST. Joseph's Catholic church
duriag the absence from the city OF Rev.
Father O'Farrel the pa.tor.