The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-03-04

Grand Treasurer NJ. f. Hudnall, OF
Richmond, is the oldest officer OF the
Grand Lodge, and the only member liv-
ing who was a member Of the first Grand
Lodge session held in 1877. He has held
the position of Grand Treasurer for the
past 20 years He is a prominent horse
collar manufacturer in the city OF Rich
mond, afro recently purchased a large
building in wmo. to conduct his
business. 1t having grown so as to
require such an edifice. His product
has given such eminent satisfaction that
every animal in Richmond and Henrico
county bow to him when meeting him
on the street.
PIG. d., Capt. John Maxwell, Chair
man of the Finance Committe, and one
OF the Trustees, is a gentleman Of Scotch
birth, and is one OF Richmond's most
substantial business men. He built and
erected the first fire escape in Virginia,
and has since erected nearly every fire
escape used in Richmond. He was gal
liant officer of the Confederate Navy, and
frequently relates to his friends episodes
and "reminiscences Of the Civil war that
are highly interesting and entertaining.
Capt. Maxwell is one of the Oldest officers
Of the Grand Lodge and has for many
years engineered is finances in sale,
conservative and able manner.
Col Harry Hodges, one OF the trustees,
halls from Norfolk, where he isrecognized
as one OF the leading business men oil
that city. He is the giant of the Grand
Lodge; a gentleman of magnificent ply
sique and splendid military bearing,
possessing a record full Of good deeds
and recognized able officer.
Past Grand Dictator W. S. Holland, oi
Onancock,:: is a prosperous dealer in
town lots and farm lands in the section
Of Accomac county. Mr.. Holland will
act by virtue Of his position, as Judge
of the deliberations OF this session.
Thos. D. Ballie, Grand Reporter, o.
Richmond, Va, is journalist, and fol
many years edited the Advocate at Buena
Vista. He has also been connected will
newspapers at Danville, Lynchburg and
Staunton.
He is possibly the youngest member o
the Grand Lodge and the youngest
officer of the body. His room at th'
hotel is regarded as headquarters ol
center point for the congregation o
officers and Representatives, and is the
busiest member in the body, as all docu
ments and resolutions find lodgment
at his desk.
Grand Trustee Isaac Hirsh, Of this city
is known by every citizen OF this city and
by every man far and wide as a pros
perous and honorable merchant. He
is one OF the Oldest and prominent
citizens of the city, and besides the super
visor OF his own extensive business, he is
the honored and trusted Financial Secre-
tary of the Merchants and Mechanics
Perpetual Building and Loan Associa-
ton of Fredericksburg.
]. II. Winston, Assistant Grand Die
tator, is a prominent young attorney
and ex-Mayor Of Bristol. Va, and is also
spoken OF by some OF his friends in con.
nection with the high Office Of Grand
Dictator.
Geo. P. Barnes, Vice Grand Dictator Of
Portsmouth. an intelligent citizen ofthat
city, will in all probability be elected to
the high Office OF Grand Dictator, as he
Is next in line OF promotion.
Rev. H. Nj. Hope, of Richmond, is the
Grand Chaplain.
Mr.. Hope is also Supreme Chaplain oi
the Supreme Body CT America. He is the
editor Of the Christian Advocate and one
OF the most prominent Methodist minis
ters OF the State.
r. E. Shine Lester, Grand Sentinel Of
Midlothian, Grand Guide, promi-
nent druggist Of Richmond, and'vao. A.
and L. j. Hyslup. Grand Guardian, oI
Kellar, Va, are all well known in the
State.
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