Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-18

body. All members are requested to
wear badges. which can be obtained in
the lodge room.
ROYAL AIiCANUM.
The untiring efforts of Mr.. Harry
Kemp deputy grand regent of Viz
ginia, In working up recruits for the
Royal Arcanum order in Norfolk and
Portsmouth this week have been well
rewarded. judging by the number of
applications he has turned into the diff
ferent councils and the list he has on
the string making anxious inquiries.
He has already secured twenty-one
candidates to he initiated next week
and many others will follow. Grand
Deputy Harry Kemp visited James
Monroe Council of Portsmouth. on last
Wednesday night at large gathering.
Mr.. Kemp spoke on the success of the
order. which was received with loud
applause. They have several applica-
tons pending. and expect to initiate n
good number by the next meeting.
Campostella Council of Norfolk,
Thursday night held Il large and en-
thusiastic meeting. Applications were
presented and there are also several
pending. Grand Deputy Regent Harry
Kemp was present and addressed the
council on the good of the order and
its phenomenal success and increase
all over the United States.
Nansemond Council No. 976. Suffolk.
Va, held n very large and enthusiasts
deputy grand regent, Harry Kemp,
took with him the Pocahontas trio,
consisting of Brothers l.. Y. Keller, ].
r. Williams and L. w. CarSill. also
Brother Mutter. from James Monroe
Council, Portsmouth. who entertained
the members of the council with songs
and photograph selections. after which
Brother Kemp sang harmonious sclec-
tons in his characteristic way. which
was appreciated by the large gathering
of members. After the council closed
the brethren formed in line and pro-
ceeded to the Armory Hall and dined
at the expense of the council.
Mr.. Kemp is hustler. and having n
good order to talk about. he is not
backward in proclaiming its good
points and fine system. which are re-
cognized by the best-postcd business
men. The order has more than POS. 900
members and an emergency fund of
over one million and Il quarter of dol
lars. and is considered by some Of the
wiSest old line insurance men To he the
best assessment fraternal insurance or
DER In existence. Brother Kemp has
just received a letter from Supreme
Regent w. Holt Apgar. of Trenton. n.
D.. stating that another S35 900 has been
added to the emergency fund, making
the grand total of $l.290,S30.40.
Atlantic Lorge No. .. A., F. and a.
NJ, held its stated communication at
Masonic Temple Monday. November
18th, at which time Right Worthy L,
j. Oliver ID. d. G.. NJ, district No 3D.
paid his official visit. Good turn out
and enjoyable occasion.
Corinthian Lodge No. COG A.. F. and
a. NJ. held it's stated communication in
their lodge room. Migrants Hall. Bran
bleton ward. Tuesday. November 18th,
at which time Right Worthy L. ]. Oh
liver, D. d. G. NJ, accompanied bv sew
eral brethren of sister lodges. paid his
official visit. He found this. the young
est lodge in the city, in n prosperous
condition and doing excellent work.
occasion very pleasant one and much
enjoyed by those present.
Ruth Lodge No. 50, a., f. and A. NJ,
held special communication at the
confer the third degree. which was
done in its usual workmanlille manner.
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Atlantic Lodge No. ., A.. T.. and A.
NJ. held special communication at
the Masonic Temple Saturday evening.
November 18th, at which time the first
degree was conferred on two candi-
dates.
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Monday evening, November 10th. at
Masonic Temple, will be n red letter
occasion in Masonry in Norfolk, at
which time Atlantic Lodge No. .. A..
f. and \. NJ. will confer the third de-
gree. The work is expected to he done
In strict accordance with that pre-
scrbed by the Most Worshiprul Grand
Lodge OF Virginia. Many Of the dis
tinSuished brethren. members of the
Virginia Methodist Conference. now in
session in our city are expected to at
tend; also several officers of the Grand
Lodge and distinguished brethren from
other jurisdictions.
special program has been pre-
pared, consisting of short addresses by
several prominent Masons All Master
Masons in good standing are fraternal-
ly invited TO be present.
Atlantic Lodge. No. .. A. f. & A. NJ,
held profitable meeting last night.
/ Very Interesting work in the first de-
gree was dispatched.