The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-04-15

Election OF Officers and Other Mat
ters.-The Care OF 0rphanS-Meet
vt Rock Hill Next.

Anderson Mail, 9th.
The annual convention Of the Red
Men of South Carolina came to a close
today after a very pleasant session
in fact the delegates say that they
received the most cordial treatment
in Anderson that has been accorded
to them anywhere. After the election
of officers Tuesday AFTERNOON some
routine business was transacted after
which the great council took recess
and enjoyed trolley ride and bar
becue at Buena Vista. The night was
cool but the members experienced no
discomfort on account Of the warming
fellowship, etc.
There were about 800 persons serv-
ed at the tables and the occasion was
in every way a decided success. The
tables were filled with plenty and
some more. The exercises after the
cue were presided over by Mr.. a. H.
Dagnall who kept the Red Men and
the pale faces laughing at his run
ming fire of comment.
Mr. Porter Whaley, secretary Of the
Anderson Chamber Of Commerce,
made his first public appearance in an
impromptu speech which showed that
he ise loyal to Anderson, now and for
keeps. Past Great Sachem Long, Of
Union, made very pleasant talk in
which he referred to the pleasant
treatment given in Anderson; Col.
Russell, OF Kentucky, made a very en-
joyable short speech and was follow
ed by Messrs. William Banks and T.
F. Watkins Of the pale faces, after
which there were talks by Solicitor
Albert E. Hill, Of Spartanburg, and
DR.. ]. P. Carlisle, Of Greenville. The
last speaker was Gov. Blease, who
made very neat and appropriate and
pretty speech, complimenting the
Daughters Of Pocahontas and the Wis
itors from Kentucky and paying
glowing tribute to South Carolina.
The great council concluded its de-
alterations Wednesday at noon and
the keeper of the wampum tore off
a few mileage clips for the $50 visi-
tors and sent them regretfuiy on
their way The next meeting will be
held in Rock Hill under the invitation
of Mr. Max G. Bryant, one lof the most
prominent secret order men in the
State.
The great council adopted the model
bill for the projection of the orphans
of deceased braves. 1t was decided
to retain the standing committee and
to place orphans in the care of suita-
bic persons in the jurisdiction Of the
lodge Or tribe in which the parent
held membership. Each such ward Of
the great council is to receive $3.50
per week for support. 1t is also made
imperative that they attend the pub
lie schools for the full term and at
tend church and Sunday school regu-
larly.
The selection of officers and great
representatives was the most impor-
tant matter before the council Of Red
5,e.l 5uesCay afternoon. The election
resulted as follows:
e H. Aull, Of Newberry, great sa-
chem A. E. Hill, of Spartanburg,
great senior sycamore, defeating A.
N. Deal. of Columbia, who was
in line of promotion, causing con-
siderable surprise among the dele
gates; 0. D. Gray, Of Williamson,
great junior sycamore; B. c. Wallace,
of Sumter, chief of records; S. NJ.
Clarkson, Of Columbia, great keeper
of wampum, and Otto Klettner, of
Newberry; Jas. G. Long, of Union; J..
P. Carlisle, of Greenville, as supreme
representatives. c.. E. Tolly, of An
derson, was has been a supreme rep
resentative for several years, is a
member of the important committee
of great council of the United States
which meets in Washington next Sep
Jember and is therefore member of
the national council.
n. A. Hemrick will be appointed
State organizer.