Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-08-30

j. c. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds. was
an excellent one. Response by Rev.
Todd, Grand Organizer. Solo by Miss
Maggie jefferson. The city's welcome,
by Justice Robt. H. Terrell, was a most
hearty and cordial one, and the response
by DIR. w. E. Atkins was genial and
intelligent. Then a solo by Prof. Jas.
I. Newman. The District Grand Tab
ernacle's welcome was rendered by Mrs.
j. b. Browne, and responded to by C.
+. McLaurin. Lawyer Fitzgerald, of
Baltimore, delivered an address, also
addresses by Lutheran Reverand and
DR.. Howard. Motion made and carried
that Justice Terrell and Hon. John
Dancy become honorary member of this
Fraternity. Morning session closed
with song, when can read my title
clear. Benediction by worthy chaplain.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Called to order by Bro. Scott, State
Deputy Ruler of Washington. Com
mittee on Credentials reported and dele
gates were seated.
HOOtND DAI, MOkNlNO SESSION..
Reading of the 1st days journal by
the N. G. Recorder, Hattie Troy, re-
ceived and adopted. At this point,
Bro. Holmes, of New York, presented
as a new feature, certificates of mem
bership, several of which were sold.
Report of Special Deputy, P. M.
Edwards, speaking of good work in and
among the several Tabernacles and her
own special work. Special Deputy, R.
ii. Holmes, made report and at this
Junction. There seemingly was a bias
understanding and said report was laid
on the table for further considera-
ton, and was later adopted.
Deputies Stratton, Whiting and others
from Gloucester and Smithfield make
encouraging reports, all of which were
adopted. Closing of second days morn
ing session, song az will wait on the
Lord, " by the N. G. Chaplain. Receipts
for 1st and End day $347. 35 and 1924. .S5
respectively Total $973. 20.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
House called to order. Devotional
services began by singing, ''There is a
fountain filled with blood" Scripture
reading, Romans 9Th chapter 1st to 9th
verses. Reading and adoption of morn
ing journal. Cashier Atkins made the
following report: S195, 6O9.O3 received
ondeposits. SO, 427. IL net earning and re-
ports the bank in better condition than
ever and the need of buying stock share.
Receipts in the afternoon $50; deposits
in bank, S124. Receipts for the day
$214.S5.
THIRD DAY, MORNING SESSION.
The several Installation officers and
Deputies from all parts made very en-
couraging reports. The N. G.. Supreme
Ruler makes his annual report, in which
he offers a resolution that all Taber-
nacles meet at the hour appointed and
censured those members that make it a
point to remain at home or elsewhere.
and send their money. He further
offers that the Installation Officers and
Deputies are responsible for their Tab
ernacles and that they must see that
the several Tabernacles under their
jurisdiction carry out every point of the
constitution and if they fail to see to
this, be fined not less than 81 nor more
than So. Morning receipts, 1920. 80
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Report of publisher of Fisherman's
Net showed that he had spent $73
In excess of income. Mr.. McLaurin
presented itemized report of printing
department. Most of this session was
devoted to the Juveniles and they made
very creditable showing. Financial |
Secretary Gordon reported $4Os.6 due
from session in Baltimore and S103, 72
due from Maryland, New York and
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