The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-09
SUPREME CONClAvE

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sions had here will live long In mem
DRY.
Mr.. Cohen traced the growth of the
order during the years between the
first session here and this meeting. and
before concluding called attention to
the fact that beside himself there are
two Supreme Conclave members pres
emit who attended the meeting here
In 1899. They are Past Supreme
and DR. r. Nj. Kennedy. OF Tarentum.
Pa.
For Peace and Humanity.
Acknowledging the welcome given
by Mayor Ainslie, General COUNSEL
Bryan spoke, in part. as follows:
I'VE come again TO this queen city
OF the South, in the consciousness
that the Southland mas not only been
re-enthroned. but that we are a ma
ton with one thought. one sentiment.
and one common purpose.
We come. bringing with us no
new habiliments of war no sounding
of trumpets. no bugie calls, but bear
Ing the sceuter of peace, standing for
home, for country. and for humanity.
We represent one of the constituent
bodies which make up the fraternal
constellation composed of more taan
eight millions of American citizens.
Many of these citizens are the pro-
the sea. but here-whether they came
from their fatheriand or were born
here. whether they came from Teu-
tonic or allied blood-they are here
in the recognition of the truth that
our country stands for free opportu-
nifty to all and the betterment of hu-
man relationship within the confines
OF the world.
I'VE az an order In small part have
been contributors during the last
three and a half decades or more to-
wards the upbuiiding of those ideals
which stand for prosperity and peace.
We represent. In the constituency Of
this body. the blood of freemen. and
recognize. without disparagement
among men. the equality of all and
the virtue expressed In the Golden
Rule, Do unto others as We would
have others do. unto YOU
Stand With President Wilson,
Fortunately for us, we are no
longer despoiIed by the havoc OF war.
which is now fifty years removed; so.
forgetting the bloodstained hattlefelds
of North and South. upon which was
shed and sacrificed the best blood of
our manhood, we now stand unitedly
for one nag-the Stars and Stripes
symbol of love to all the world.
Under the guidance of our well
poised and clear minded Pesident.
who. bearing ciamty, as q true vir-
ginian, and better still true Ameri-'
can, the responsibility OF the hour,
In seeking to avoid every element OF
danger consistent with honor, We
stand with him as one people, free
from any hyphenated citizenship or
to our country. for the maintenance
of peace and the support Of those Inn
perishable ideals of brotherhood which
have made possible the splendid man.
hood Of which we are justly proud"
Elect Oflicers Tomorrow.
The session OF the committees Of the
whole was presided over by Judge j.
b. l. Stanford. of the Southern circuit
of the Eastern Shore, Maryland. The
condition Of the order was discussed
and general views exchanged with a
view to ascertainins what steps should
be taken for betterinG or improving
larger avenues for increase of It's
membership. $685.
II was determined to place, In
printed form. all resolutions presented
during sessions through Thursday to
the representatives.
OfIicers will be placed In nomina-
ton at 10 o'clock this morning and
the election will take place at to-
morrow mornings session Sixteen
oficers are TO be chosen.
Tonight beginning at o'clock. the
torchiixht parade will start from the
city HAL. The Hire OF march viii
70 Foushee. TO Broad and back TO
Murphy.s Hotel. DR. w. n. Baker.
Il Grand nArxhAL 81 - So
Al ii o'clock tonight d special per
formAHee Will b. siv4r ~ thA Lyric
k1f ahS xlaitogA