Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-09-23

t,, JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Sept. II, 'ee.
The Supreme Lodge, Knights OF
PYthias N. A, s. A., E., A., A. snd A.
was welcomed to this city at El Mo-
delo Auditorium to-day at IL o'clock.
The uniform rank parsded, headed by
q brRes band.
1t expected to escort Mayor ]. E. t.
Bowden, but he reached the auditori-
um first. Grand Chancellor w. A.
Glover coBd ucted the exercises. Pray
er was offered by Rev. White
Grand Chancellor Glover introduc ID
the Mayor. He delivered an address
of welcome on behalf OF the city. He
extended to the delegates a hearty
and sincere welcome. He extended to
them the priVileg ges OF the town.
t'Youwill not be molested," said he,
Feeling assured that you will be safe
in our midst. Good people OF the
south, black aud white stand together.
1t is not the best class of black and
white people who are at the dagGer's
point.
81 had an argument at AsburY Park
about an unfortunate affair in Georgia.
Black men in the south would fight for
me quicker than they would for one in
the north.
While I am mayor of this town, you
shall receive every. privilege that q
white man receives"
Supreme Chancellor James g. Ross
delivered howery speech. 1t ELECTED
applause. Rev. J. T. Elliott delivered
the welcome address to the domestic
comforts Of the city.
Rev. ]. s. Lee, Ii. D., delivered the
welcome address ia behalf of the city
Of churches. The response was deliv-
cred by Rev. Dr.. o. Il. Payne OF West
Virgins.
Welcome address on behalf of Sir
Knights and Ladies was rendered by
Rev. Z J.. GrigRs. D. d.
Sir I. j. Davis responded.
The Supreme chancellor J. @. Ross
called the Supreme Lodge to order at
the Castle Hall, O. X. Robinson, the
Supreme Keeper OF Records and Seal
The following states were represented
Alabama. Arkansas, District OF Cclum-
bia, Florida, Georgia. Illinois, Iowa,
Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New
Jersey: Ohio. Tennessee, Texas, Vir-
ginia. West Virginia.
Past Grand Chancellor n. A. Twikty
and Past Grand Chancellor John Mitch
eli, Jr., represented the state OF Vir-
Rinia,
! The following ofRessrs filed the sta
tions: James g. Ross, Supreme Chan
eellor; 8, w. Starks, Supreme Vice.
Chancellor; @. D. White, Supreme
Prelate J. H. Yancey. Supreme Mas
ter OF Exchequer; @. K. Robinson,
Supreme Keeper of Records and Seals
J.L. Tuggle, Supreme Master-At-A Arms
X. K. Johnson, Supreme Outer Guard
Frank Brown, Supreme Inner Guard
DIR. A. i. Thompson. Supreme Medical
Director; g. r. Bowles, Major General
e. A. Williams, Past Supreme Chan
cellor; John Mitchell, Jr., Supreme
Lecturer.
The following were appointed on
committee on credentials: Sirs J. L.
Tnggle, II James Davis and W. A.
Glover.
The body took recess and met sgAin
at Q O'Clock, at which time the title of
B. W. Green Of Louisiana was discuss
ed. 1t Was taken up again Wednesday
morning and he was seated. Past
Grand Chancellors honors were con-
ferred on the newly attending supreme
representatives.
The following are list Of the COM
mittees appointed:
Committee on Law and Supervision
John Mitchell, Jr., A. L. Thompson, O.
II. La Prad.
Committee on Finances: T. James
DaviR OF Georgia, j. L. Tuggle of Ala
bama, 3. A. Williams Of Louisiana.
Committee on Appeals and Griev-
Ances: 9. +. Bowles OF Mississippi, J.
II. Young of Arkansas, O, 0. Hawkins
Of West Pennsylvsnia.
:. OOmmistee on Mileage: g. E. Tay-
lor Of virElnia II. NJ Mitchell Of Tex
So, @. D. White Of Ohio,
Committee on State of the Order: B.
j. CaRruthers Of Missouri, q. n.
Payne, West Virginia, Henry Williams
OF Ohio. ~
Conamittee on written. Work: CA,
Shaw Of ofGeOrgia. a, Johnson Of Floxi.
DE- Z. ], Lewis Of Alsbsmas