Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-10-22
ROYAL ARCANUM HONORS
THE SUPREME REGENT
NationalI and State officers on
Tour Greeted by Local
Council Delegations

The recently elected supreme and grand
regents of the Royal Arcanum have been
touring Pennsylvania during the week of
october 10 to 20. They opened their cam
palgn In Pittsburgh on Monday and met
with rousing reception in that, the great
est stronghold Of the order in the state.
On Tuesday the brethren in Harrisburg.
where Past Supreme Regent Wickersham
makes his home, entertained the visitors,
who created great enthusiasm. wednesday
night found the tourists in Reading, the
homo of Grand Regent James T.. Norton,
wher 1000 members turned out to do honor
TO the supreme regent and their own hon
ored son, the grand regent. Thursday was
the night scheduled for Bethlehem. Il fact
that Grand Secretary Webster &. Weiss adj
vertised for miles around. Special train
parties we're organized and q rousing red
letter night was had. Friday was Scranton
night, and Saturday the closing night for
the week, was reserved for Philadelphia.
hs Ths fommittee in charge Of the reception after
meeting In the decorated Grand Fraternity Hall
Delegations from Coatesve, Pottstown, Nor
rlstown. Phoenlxyille and Chester we're ON hand
60 contribute their respects to the guests Of the
evening: A good audience entered into the
the community m MN i singing. led by the capable Dan
McGarrigan, assisted by choir boys. Enlhu-
tered the hall with flying new coors, roll Of
honor carried by members of Phiiadelphia an1
PennEylvania Councils. and a bugle corps OF
The arrival OF tho guests In charge or the re
ception committee ELECTED hearty applause. A
spiendid entertainment was arransed ,oGsTi inter
speeches. The chairman, Grand Orator William
J. Stokinger in few we'll chosen words intro
u'y q Arch 'R' WSSs HfS SS of Of chcsEo as the man
the helm directing tho course of the good ship
Williams made a strring address, hrillaht
with gems OF fraternal sentiment, patriotism
and loyalty, giving marked attention to matters
hdence Ia class Of Incmbers by reason Of the
adjustment words
couraged tho lukewarm members and instliled
v long time had lodged His remarks were re-
ceiyed with enthusiastic cheers.
dueed as the inspirator Of Ponnsylyania, the
stanch and loyal supP9Tter OF frsteernit& nS, Wno
OF Pennsylvania. Brother Norton gave strong
address in the nature of appeal, with facts and
distinguished guests were Grand Secretary Web.
Grcaly' Of the New Jersey jurisdiction, Who
gave a short talk; Past Supreme Regent Apgar.
ton H. Jon Jones' grand chaplain; i. ". Sheffield,
The reception committee. which had dlned tho
Visitors sSry in the evening" wGrG d. HsnrE iS Is.
6Ias NGwtoH H' e. RoedS siS and W. + Wallace
The committee in charge Of the meeting were:
Newton. Mahlon Jones, Maurice Allaun John
Gulbert Joseph Whitaker. Charles Walker, J.
r. Plnkerton. o. o. Anderson, DR.. W. Smith
and Edward Evans. The meeting was rops-
enemies of the fraternal insurance societies in
their attempt 70 interfere With the human
lection Of homes.
Gill; cHcaso in 1857 PH9 He sdrvSd T as s chaplain
T4SE bs eg es6 ana o & snf m y0S W
b sHtE of sGS ne % RSog IN 1913 and
served as It's chaplain, orator, vice regent, and
y 1907 he was elected grand regent Since
PEene Council Elected supreme chaplain in
gent 1siS-S and at at the recent session he was
unanimously elected supreme rsgent. M WI
mitssd Mite TS' 70 the SS'b Bar = q no. 1921 6ss9mSs
R T Ss oan % oSa sgt SRiS NO. ae
sistahts. and since May. 1910. he has been
q Geek County, Ts e msmOsT o. ths faculty q
lectures on equity pleading and practice.
One Of the most patriotic councils Of the
has in hs S "a PSPpsn %o in Sd 6s
regular srns ass 6S the 6st proud dsPG
stalled at the expense OF the COUNCIL a beauti-
on which Is placed IL Geagtfgi sold letters the
s''S the GoVernment Since this banner was in: in:
stalled the names of patriotic Arcanans have
the members in camp makes up a very inter-
sstng PSGt OF Y ps2IStc TsfqIS meiGtbss aag
station was occupied by Chaplain Pinkerton;
al g R ef' seaTo sSe S6 dsSa r n6d tSa
reception on October 20 to the supreme regent re-,
strong TURNOUT MAGE VISITORS We're Grand Grand
walter, D, b. G. r. D. l.. stewart. ID. ID. G.
r. J. p. Smith, y. r. John Culbert Regent
Edward Evans and Grand Orator W. j. Stoh-
niger.
Arcanan Council organized regular cam
paign for the supreme regents big drive 10
surpass its quota, part Of which already has
been secured.
Oakdale Council entered into the campaign
on Thursday evening. The members have the
assurance Of more than their quota for new
recruits and errangements have been discussed
to celebrate the event in the near future, This
small council will be the honor roll when
the call s made December 81. II was honored
BY the presence OF Grand Trustee Young. D. ID.
G. r. Stewart and Grand Orator W. j, Stok,
niger.