The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-31
Jr. O. u. A. NJ.

Davis council. No. 81. held it's regu-
lar meeting at its lodge-room, in Lead J.
er's hall. corner of Hull and Tenth
stxeets. last Tuesday evening, August
rs, when there was very large at
tendance of members and visitors
According to appointment a reception
was rendered to the members Of A.
W. Glinn council. No. 7. who turned
out In large numbers. States councillor.
A. L. Sampson, who 10 also secretary
OF Rock Bridge council. No. SIS. to-
gether with all Of the state officers and
committees of thu order were also
present. they being In the city on spe-
cial business. Several Of the visitors.
including the state councillor. were call
ed upon Tor speeches and responded
In very happy manner, which were
both interesting and instructive. The
large hail was we'll filled with the au-
diance including many visitors, who
felt well repaid for their attendance.
After the transaction Of business and
the close Of the council delightful re-
freshments were served. and a most
pleasant evening enjoyed.
On July ~. Davis council No. n,
raid to A W. Glinn council, No. Z, a
fraternal visit. which was very much
appreciated by our members. as II had
has happened In this old town. and
showed that No 81 still has the right
spirit. as II Is one of the best things
Tor the councils to do as 1t not only
causes members of the visiting council
to take more interest in the work. but
has q tendency to wake up some of
tho dead members in the council
visited.
We were especially glad to welcome
the river on this occasion, as we were
just starting our new degree team to
work. and the members of Davis were
great help on the team. especially
can this be said of Brother c. D. Rev
nolds and Brother W. NJ Engard who
by the way, is considered a member of
A. W. Glinn. as he is our deputy state
councillor. and believe me he Is some
deputy. on the Job at any and all
times.
Net only did we have our deputy
with us. but our state councillor
Brother Sampson, and state Council
Chaplain Brother Fl. ID. NuckoIs were
also present.
When 1t comes to sure 'nuff live
members II would be hard for a coun.
ell to beat Davis council to 1t when
you stop to think Of some of the men
who hold membership there. such as
'to''"f ~ H. fhcynol0s. VINO, II ne
cared to be selfish. could have a coun-
ell of Juniors or Daughters. since he
has enough boys or girls to constitute
a quorum and could proceed with the
business Then look at Brother j. E,
GIL whom you would think at nrs,
sight would not look at candidate
| bet II you want to see good, live
man just say Brother Gil will you
help us iritiate candidates" and yo,
| have just hit Brother Gill In the righ
place.
! After having initiated two member,
| INTO the mysteries of the order ant
hearing from the above named visi
tore we were favored with some YER,
good talks by Brother Tom Abbott, O.
! Davis council. No. 27: Brother Geo
t. Wilcox. of No. 12: Brother A. r
Moody, and last. but by no mean
least. Brother Joe Firth. who accom-
panied Brother Moody from Aurora
No. %
After some light refreshments We ad
| journed. feeling that the visit of s,
many good brothers was bound to re
suit In much good to us all
Hoping that the example set bv Nc
p will be followed by some of tn
| other councils and that at some tim
In the near future we can return tn
visit to Davis council and do them a
much good as they seemed to do us.
beg to remain,
| Yours in ". l. and P.
H. c. BAUR.
! lin Virginia Courier