Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1917-10-13
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THE SHEPHERDS HOLD a GRHGAT
MEETING.

TIE SHEPHERDS HOLD A GTHGAT
MEETING.
Much Interest Manifcstcd-Ovcr
Twelve Hundred and Sixty-fiyc
Members Added In Year.
The morning of the 25th of Sen
TENDER, 1917, found the representa-
tVeS OF the various Folds OF the
Improved Order Shepherds and
Daughters Of Bethlehem assembled
in the historic city of Fredericksbure
ready for business. Promptly Mt ten
o'clock a. NJ. the Grand Shepherd
called tho convention to order.
After going through the regular
form of opening, the roll Of Grand
Officers was called. The list of
Folds was then read and the dele
gates presented their credentials and
their representation fees. Notwith-
standing the fact that the place and
the time OF meeting had been changed
there was large delegation present.
Among the most important feat
ures OF the first days business were
the annual report Of the Grand Shep
nerd and the Grand Financial
Secretary. The general concensus
Of opinion was that they were the
pest In the history Of the organiZa-
ton. They showed growth both
along the financial and numerical
lines. 81. SIX
Twelve Il fGndkod. sa.ss,tS ajxty f,ye,
members were reported for the year.
The first public meeting was held
on Tuesday night. Because Of tho
indisposition Of the Mayor, his son,
Mr. heorge Rose represented him,
Rev. w. l.. Ransomc very befittingly
introduced him. His words Of well
come were so generous that every
delegate felt as much at ease as if
they were In their own homes. The
Grand Shepherd then presented Mrs.
Ora Is. Stokes, who responded in a
very creditable and acceptable man
ner.
The second day found the convcn-
ton hard at work. 1t is interesting
to ono who is familiar with tho
workings OF tho various fraternal So
cletics aud their method Of dispatch
ing their business, to see with what
ease and acccleration the Grand
Shepherd disposes Of the business OF
this Order. Every moment Of timo
is used proitably.
On "Wednesday night tho annual
sermon was preached by Rev. w. l..
Ransome. He chose for his text tho
twonty-third Psalm. From this beau
tiful passage he preached one of the
most intelligent and inspiring Shep-
herd sermons heard for some time.
Every Shepherd and Daughter of
Bethlehem was thrilled with Joy and
delight after hearing this sermon.
one OF the most inspiring sights of
the session took place on this night
this was the turning out in a body
of Eureka Fold OF Fredericksburg,
which numbres two hundred and ten
Hon. +. D. Lee, who heads the
movement for the erection Of a mon
ument in the National Capitol to the
memory and honor of the colored
soldiers and sailors who fell victims
in the wars in which this country
has previously engaged, was intro
duced to the delegation by the Grand
j. II. Hewin. His address
was full Of inspiration and whole
some instruction. After his speech
the convention pledged it's full sup
port to this movement.
Last, but not least, was the health
conference that was held on Thurs
day night, This is one Of the impor
tant features Of our organization;
that is to look after the health Of our
members. The address was deliv-
cred by the Grand Shepherd, J. r..
Hewin. 1t was great speech and
we feel quite sure that it will be like
the bread cast upon the waters to be
seen for many days thereafter. Mrs.
Ora B. Stokes also made a very in
teresting and helpful address on the
health question.
1t was on this night that tho prizes
that had been promised to the sue
cessful deputies in the membership
contest were awarded. The success
full contestants were as follows:
Mr.. Austin Johnson, bringing In
1875 members received $25 In gold.
Miss Mary j. Jenkins. bringing in 1873
members received $40 in gold. Mrs.
Annie G. Coleman, bringing in 113
members received SIS in gold. Mrs.
NJ w. Garland, bringing in o. mem
bers received $40 in gold. Mrs.
Amanda benson, bringing in Sd mem
bers received SIS in gold
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Grand Pre-
siding Shepherd, j. Thomas Hewin,
Grand Vice-Presiding
N. j. T.. Moore. Cullen:
Grand Secretary-Treasurer Amos G..
Clark, Richmond; Grand Recording
Secretary, George r.. Juhans, Rich
mond; Grand Degree Mistress, Deli. |
ah Jones, Richmond; Grand Deputy, ]
Miss Mary J. Jenkins, scottsville;