Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-15
HIGH TENT OFFICERS
REcHABTTEs CONCLUDE SAITH AN
NUAL CONVENTION.
Wayne W. CordelI of Washington
Unanimously Elected High Chief
Ru1er-Other Matters.
Special From . stan Correspondent.

VI AmefiCd, independent -OTueF VI
Rechabites. was adjourned sine die Thurs
day afternoon at the conclusion Of the
election of High Tent officers and other
important business. Mr. Wayne w. Cordell
OF Washington. d. c., was unanimously
reelected high chief ruler, because of This
splendid work in behalf of the organfza-
ton and its growth under his last admin
istration. The other officers elected were:
John c. Moore of Washington. past high
chief ruler and corresponding secretary;
Robert Smith of Homecoming. Nd, deputy
high chief ruler; James H. Dony of Wash
ington. D. c., general secretary; Mrs. Mar
urer; Miss Wanda Vivian of Calumet,
Mich, high levite: l.. G. Dover of Zanes-
vile, Ohio, high chaplain; James B.
Hughes of Alexandria. Va, high guard.
posed Of Messrs. John r. Mahoney of
Washington Lambert D. Lyles of Virginia.
James White of Ohio. William Hamilton of
Maryland and Stephen Paul Of Michigan.
The Next High Tent.
The decision was reached after a spirited
contest to hold the next high tent meeting
In the jamestown exposition grounds on
the second Tuesday in September, 1907 A
fight was made to have this meeting held at
Atlantic City and Homecoming. Md, but the
sentiment in favor of the jamestown ex-
Committees were appointed to provide tes-
timonials to be presented to High Chief
Cordell and Past High Chief John &. Moore.
both of Washington, because of their mag
nificent efforts in the cause of Rechabism,"
and because Of their examples as individ-
ual Rechabites before the world.
Mrs Mamie Roe of Washington was
named as chairman of the committee to
provide the testimonial for High Chief
Cordell, and at her request members Of the
committee will be appointed from every
tent of the order
the delegates will be quartered in Norfolk,
Va. but the sessions will be held in the
hall in the exposition grounds at James
town.
BY unanimous vote it was decided that
no primary tents shall be named for living
persons.
No Blame for Sylvester.
A resolution was adopted to the effect
that it was not the sense of the high tent
that the action of certain subordinate tents
was correct in censuring the police depart
ment of Washington in relation to the
death of a citizen of West Virginia in a
police station cell recently. That the said
subordinate tents were without sufficient
Information REGARDING the matter to intel sa
Their exonerated the major and superin-
tendent of police Of Washington and other
police officials from blame in connection
with the affair
It was the opinion that Maj. Sylvester in
his order requiring the police officials to
treat humanely all intoxicated prisoners had
shown his sympathy for the unfortunate
victims of alcoholism. Mr.. James T. Rolff,
delegate from Harmony Tent, strongly sup
ported the resolution, which was introduced
by Mr.. John c. Moore and himself.
The placing Of doormen in the several
police stations, when practicable to prop
erly carry out the orders of Maj. Sylvester
In respect to visiting and humanely treat
Ing prisoners. was strongly urged.
Commenting The Star.
Resolutions were adopted commencing
The Star as a newspaper. The resolutions
were enthusiastically adopted by a unani-
nous vote of all the delegates.
Resolutions were also adopted thanking
Gen. r. B. Brown. commander-in-chief Of
the G. A., R.; Mayor Deacon and the cit
liens and press of GAINESVILLE for the many
courtesies and kindnesses shown the visit
ing delegates, also to Banner Tent and Lily
of the Valley Ladies' Tent OF GAINESVILLE.
Just before final adjournment the dele
gates addressed the high tent in praise of
the work in the past year of Messrs. Wayne
w. Cordell John c. Moore and James H.
Dony. The opinion was expressed that the
in the ensuing year. High Chief Cordell
said efforts will be made to plant tents in
many cities and towns before September.
1907. The members formed circle about
session Of 1906 came to a close.
The officers and members Of the High
Tent Of Rechabites held a rousing mass
meeting last night in Grand Army Memo
rial Hall to tender their thanks to the
citizens of GAINESVILLE for their splendid
entertainment" The High Tent committee
comprised High Chaplain John J. Coulter,
chairman: Capt. j. Walter Mitchell James
T. Rolf, Dr. Elwyn Vowles and w. c. Van
Matre.
Opening Address by MI. Moore.
The opening address was delivered by
Mr.. John C. Moore. past high chief ruler,
who cordially thanked the good people
of GAINESVILLE for their unbounded hospital
ity." He was followed by Mayor Deacon.
who declared that GAINESVILLE was glad to
entertain such model guests as the Recha-
bites. He assured the members that the
latchstring OF the city would always be
outward for the order. and invited it to
hold another convention here. when the
organization. individually and collectively,
would again be given the freedom Of the
city.
Miss Mary Ford gave a patriotic recita-
ton. and Deputy High Chief Ruler Robert
Smith of Homecoming. Nd, sang a solo.
Gen. r. B. Brown, commander-in-chief
of the G. A. R.. then delivered an Grafton
He praised the Rechabites for their work
In making American homes purer and bet
ter and for its efforts for the uplifting OF
humanity. He predicted that the order
would thrive and spread to all sections
or this country ana the WOIiQ.
Mr.. w. C. Van Matre of Fidelity Tent.
Washington, responded to Gen. Brown in
feeling manner. describing the work the
Rechabites are accomplishing in behalf of
"the slaves Of the drink demon" DIR. FL
wyn Vowles and Sergt. James T. Rolf Of
the Washington police force also delivered
earnest addresses.
The meeting was in charge Of Past High
Chaplain John ]. Coulter. who made the
Introductory remarks, giving An outline of
the work Of the order Of Rechabites and
the great good that has already been &C
complished in sending sunshine into for
mer homes Of gloom"
The District delegates to the fifty-fourth
annual meeting Of the high tent of Recha-
bites returned to Washington over the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad, reaching this city
shortly before II o'clock last night. They
occupied special car with the name Of the
order emblazoned on ats sides in large let
ters The party enjoyed jolly time on the
return trip with instrumental music, sing
ing and relating "reminiscences Of the four
days stay at pretty GAINESVILLE.
The officers and members of the high tent
are loud In their praises Of the citizens OF
the Ohio municipality where they were 80
generously entertained. The delegates say
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