Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-07-28
ECHOES FROM
LYECHBURG
THE LADIES' EFFORTS
A Fine Showing.
Many New Laws The Out.
look Brighter.


The Grand Curt Of Virginia, I. o;
OF Calanthe INST at True Reformers'
Hall, LYn shourg, Va, July II. 1S, 1e,
under most favorable surroundings.
The g. w. c., Mr.. John Mitchell. Jr.
raped the gsvel and called to order in
due form.
The G w. r. OF Deeds, Miss M. L.
Ohiles called the roll of off1 cers and the
following responded to their names:
g. w. o., Mr.. John Mitchell, Jr.
G w. Ink, Ms. Kate Thomas.
g w. In. Mrs. Mamie Skipwith.
g. W O., absent Mrs. EiiEsbet h
Whidpee.)
g. W. r OF D.. Miss NJ L. Chiles.
q. W. R. of Deposits. Mrs. Josephine
Grshsm.
9. W. e. Mrs R. Eluors wes'ey.
g. w. s. D., Mrs. Annie Taylor.
q. w. j. D., Mrs. Mamie G.. Johnson.
g w. Con-, Ars Mary N. Gay.
g. w. A. Con-, Miss Blanche Evans.
q. w. Herald, Mrs. Elizabeth Robin
son.
g. w. Protection, L. w. Holbrook.
b. W. Lecturer, Mrs. S. l.. Mitchell.
The roll of committees was then
called aud . recess given to allow the
Committee on Credentials time to ex.
anime the credentials OF ths delegates.
Vacancies on the various committees
were appointed by the G. W. o.
coMMErTKz ON CREDENTIALS.
The committee on credentials. Jas.
W, Robinson, Miss Blanche Evans,
Mrs. EMarRie Holloman being ready
the Grand COURT was reconvened and
Miss Blanche Evans read the report as
fAf - a e.
by delegates, 8 by letters, 4 not report
ed st all:
Bethel, 90, Suffolk, Va, Mes. Margie
Hollomap.
C.lsnshe, 1o2, New port News, Va.
Ars. L. d. Byrd.
Old Dominion, la, Richmond. Vs., +,
Mrs. Rosa Loving.
Excelsior. III. Richmond, Va, Miss
Minnie IS hite.
Hermione, l27. Danville, Va, Mrs.
A. B. Claiborne.
Anns's Eureka. 128, Richmond, Va,
Mrs. LCcy e Miler.
MsrthA's 1873, Richmond, Va, Mrs.
Martha johnson.
Blooming Lily, 142, Richmond, Va,
Mrs. Cordelia Fleming.
Friendship, 14S, Norfolk, Va, Mrs.
Asns, is5. Richmond, Va. Miss Ma.
rY IL Smith.
Richmond. 1es, Richmond, Va, Miss
Mamie Hope.
Theresa. i7S. Berkley, Va, Mrs. Pat
sey simmons,
Macedonia. 1SI, Rishmond, Va
Mrs. Elizabeth Henderson,.
Ruth lsI, Portsmouth, Va, Kate O.
RobertsoE.
Cordelia's 1874, Richmond, Va, Mrs.
Emma g. Ovens.
Celestial 2ll, Lynchburg, Va, Mrs.
Louyinia Merriman and Mrs. Julia
Watts.
Represented by letters: Planet,
Unity, Pure Geld, Violet, Elizabeth,
Rosetta, Samson, Sylviss.
No report: Manchester, Royal, Vir-
ginis, Myrtle.
RECESS TAKEN.
The Grand Court then had recess
until 8 80 while the Grand Lodge pa
rsded the principal streets, headee by
by fine band and followed by the G.
W. o., Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., and his
stan mounted on horses. 1t was the
unanimous opinion OF the citizens
that WAS the most magnificent parade
ever seen in the "Hill City,"
The Grand Court reconvened at 6 80
with Mrs. Kate Thomas q. W. Iuspec-
trix presiding. After hearing reports
OF the various committees G. W. Ooun
sellor read his report for the two years
work.
1t was q mastery prod and o
complete review of the work in the va
rious Departments and showed the
most rapid and wonderful progress
along various lines ever made by any
society in the same space of time.
The recommendations contained In
his report for the good OF the Order in
the different branches Of the work
were heartily endorsed and mani-
mously adopted as laws for the VirgiR-
ia Grand Court.
THE FINANCIAL REPORT.
The G. W. Receiver of Deposits read
her report whieh showed that over
three Thousand dollars had been de-
posted during the two years whereas
only $s22.70 were the total collection
for 1898
The @. w. r. of Deeds read her re-
port which showed IL new Courts, 637
new members since last. we met.
Although the regular sessions were
IN the afternoon, much Of the most i'm
portant part Of the work was handled
and prepared by various committees,
who deserved to be highly compliment
ed, as their reports were so complete
and concise that it saved much time
and aided the Grand Court work.
MANY NEW LAWS.
Monu nav lana MANA a1.nkad kA.k