The Monticellonian., 1903-09-24

Reunion of Scottish Rite Bodies.

The annual reunion of the Scottish Rite bodies of the valley or Little Rock will be held in the capital city Thursday, Friday and Saturday. No vember 19, 20 and 21. In connection with the meeting the following an nouncement is made:
 To the Brethren of the Scottish Rite
 Bodies of the Valley of Little Rock:
 Brethren-Vacation days are over. The days since our spring reunion have passed only too rapidly and we are now fast approaching the time set for our fall reunion.
 November 19. 20 and 21. 1903.
 These are the dates, brethren. and our next business meeting will be held on the night of October 2, and 1t would please us to have as many petitioners as possible before that time in order that they may be pre- sented and time given Tor fnyestiga- tion. After that We will meet We'd nesday night, October II, and there after every Wednesday night until the time for the reunion. If you do not wish to have candidates In whom you are interested disappointed it will be necessary for you to send in the petitions at the earliest day possible in order to be sure that ample oppor- tunity is given in which to act on them and notify candidates of such action.
 Please. if possible. enclose at least the Lodge of Perfection fee fS40) with each petition We would prefer to have the entire amount (S140) if as convenient for the candidate, but at least the Lodge of Perfection fee should accompany the petition. and the balance can be arranged after candidate is elected and before receiv- ing the degrees. Your hearty, ear nest and continued enthusiastic CO., operation is asked This is what has built Scottish Rite Masonry in this valley, and without it we would not now occupy the proud position ac- corded us. A little of your tune, a little earnest effort and your contin- ued enthusiasm will keep the banner of Scottish Rite Freemasonry in the high position which your efforts have placed it.
 The secretary. Brother John B. Cow bland, will promptly and cneerfully furnish blank petitions on applica tion Don't hesitate to ask for them. and when you get them please make as good use of them as possible. and the best use you can maKe or them Is to have them signed by some worthy Master Mason, who, in your Judg- ment, would be the character of ma terial we would wish in this organl- zation, this institution. where good fellowship prevails, where earnest and sincere effort would be made toward the upbuilding of humanity and the fostering of that kindly, contented and peaceful feeling of fraternity so noted in the membership of the bod ies of "The Gem of the Southern Jul risdiction" How much may we ex- pect you to assist in this undertak- ing? How earnest and how jealous will you be in your efforts toward making a success or our lai Feun- ion? We are not going to more than remind you of what we would like to have you do. Our experience teaches us that a reminder to this member ship is all it needs to bring about the best possible results. We beg to thank you in advance for your prompt, hearty and earnest labors Tn this i'm portant matter.
 With very kindlcst fraternal re- gard. and with the hope that you are all in good health. free from unus- ual cares or misfortunes, l remain, for the Scottish Rite bodies of the valley of Little Rock. fraternaliy yours, C. E. Rosenbaum,