Richmond planet., 1902-05-10

During the forenoon the weather was
cloudy but by time for exercises it was
clear and balmy.
Inc Brlgadier General, Mr.. John
Mitchell, Jr., and his brilliantly attired
stan accompanied the Uniform Rank
and Sir knights to the church in honor
OF the ladies as is their custom.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
The Board of Directors of the Mechap
les. Savings Bank occupied front seats.
Ihe church was elaborately decorated
with palms and cut flowers and the
Court colors in ribbon streamers decor
ated the vases.
The Grand Worthy Counsellor Mr.
John Mitchell, Jr. acted Master of Ger.
emonleS. The services began by singing
"Blest be the tie that binds" Scripture
reading by Rev. S. O. Burrell, General
Secretary of the Y. NJ. Q. a. Deacon u.
A. Washington offered the opening
prayer in fervent manner.
Miss Matte c.. Terrell held the audi-
ence spell bound as she recited ''Troubler
in the Amen Corner" in a most grace.
ful manner. She elected boundless
praise from the vast audience.
REV. BowLER's EFFORT.
Rev. J. Andrew Bowler was then in
troduced by the G. w. Counsellor and
as this was his first attempt TO preach TO
the Order, he stated to the audience his
desire that they bear with him if he fail
ed TO come mp 70 their expectation as he
was young in the ministry and pastor of
only small church and he felt highly
honored TO be called upon to serve them
on such occasion
He stated that his subject was. "The
last shall be first and the first last !"
Hls theme was Woman" The audi :
ence was charmed, seemed enchanted !
Ihe sermon abounded in beautiful
figures and was eloquently and forcibly
delivered. The principles of both de-
partments of the Order Were so inter-
twined and interviewer throughout the
discourse that it was the unanimous
opinion that Rev. Bowler had equalled
all his predecessors ON similar occasions
and all want to hear him again.
TRIBUTE TO WOMAN.
he certainly proved that though wom
an was created last, in all ages mast and
the time TO come, she was and will be
first in all that is pure and good, and he
pictured in the distant future from the
tendency of the age" she will excel
man and rule the world.
BE referred to the G.. w. Counsellor
as the Moses of the Pythian organIza-
ton and explained in detail the advance
ment made under his wise leadership
he highly complimented Miss M. L.
Chiles, the Grand Worthy Register of
Deeds as second only to the G.. w.
Counsellor in influence and manage
ment OF the Courts of Calanthe whose
success has become so phenomenal in
such short while--49 Courts with over
1000 members in years. Sister An
ma Taylor was also complimented for
being the leader in the State for Courts,
having gotten up IL courts.
THE SPECIAL PRAYER:
The Thanksgiving prayer was offered
by Rev. Archer Smith, who did not fail
TO let the Lord hear that he dreaded the
time when woman will lead in the af-
fairs of the world instead of man. He
seemed thoroughly aroused and in earn
est while he offered thanks for other
blessings he dreaded the new dispen
sation."
Mesdames S. Alice Kemp Burrell and
Carrie Y. Hawkins sang in their charm
ing manner duet that captivated the
audience.
The G. w. o. then addressed the vast
assemblage a few minutes on various
points of the Order and urged them TO
stick together as race and put their
moneys together for good.
THE FINALE.
A collection of over $24 was given TO
the church and $10.19 to Rev. J. An.
drew Bowler.
A vote of thanks was extended TO all
who took part on the program, and to
MISS Ohlles and her committee of ladies'
VINO arranged everything so nicely.
Benediction by Rev. Archer Smith.
The church was packed with an en-
thusiastic and appreciative audience.
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