Newport weekly independent., 1903-09-25
Reunion of Scottish Rite Bodies.


 tish Rite bodies of the valley of Little Rock will be held in the capi- tai city Thursday, Friday and Sat- urday, November 19, 20 and 21. In connection with the meeting the following announcement is made: To the Brethren of the Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of Lit tie Rock:
 Brethren-Vacation days are over. The days since our spring reunion have passed only too rap idly, and we are now fast approach ing the time set for our fall reun- ion.
 Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 19, 20 and 21, 1903. These are the dates, brethren, and our next business meeting will be held on the night of October 9, and it would please us to have as many petitioners as possible before that time in order that they may be pre- sented and time given for investiga- tion. After that we will meet Wednesday night, October IA, and thereafter every Wednesday night until the time for the reunion. If you do not wish to have candidates in whom you are interested disap- pointed it will be necessary for you to send in the petitions at the ear Hest day possible in order to be sure that ample opportunity is giv- en in which to act on them and no- tify candidates of such action.
 Please, if possible, enclose at least the Lodge of Perfection fee ($40) with each petition. We would prefer to have the entire amount ($140) if as convenient for the candidate, but at least the Lodge of Perfection fee should ac- company the petition, and the bal ance can be arranged after candi- date is elected and before receiving the degrees. Your hearty, earnest and continued enthusiastic co-opera- tion is asked. This is what has built Scottish Rite Masonry in this valley, and without it we would not now occupy the proud position &C., corded us. A little of your time, little earnest effort and your con- tinued enthusiasm will keep the banner of Scottish Rite Freemason- " in the high position which your efforts have placed it.
 The secretary, Brother John B. Cowpland, will promptly and cheer fully furnish blank petitions on ap- plication. 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 of them is to have them sign ed by some worthy Master Mason, who, in your judgment, would be the character of material we would wish in this organization, this in- stitution, where good fellowship prevails. where earnest and sincere effort should 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 Jurisdiction" How much may we expect you to assist in this under taking? How earnest and how zeal ous will you be in your efforts to- ward making success of our fall reunion? We are not going to more than remind you of what we would like to have you do. Our ex- perlence teaches us that reminder to this membership is all it needs to bring about the best possible re- suit. We beg to thank you in ad- vance for your prompt, hearty and earnest labors in this important matter.
 With very kindliest fraternal re- gard, and with the hope that you are all in good health, free from unus- ual cares or misfortunes, I remain, for the Scottish Rite bodies of the valley of Little Rock, fraternally yours, c. k. Rosenbaum,
 Thirty-third Degree.
 Peculiar Accident.