Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-11-29
ANOTHER COURT OF CALANTIIE
IN PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY.

Prince George, Va, Nov. 1S.-G.
w. c., Honorable John Mitchell, Jr
DR.. Il. II. Jefferson Grand Master OF
Exchequer of the Grand Lodge, X.
of p, Miss NJ. l.. Chiles, G. w. X.
of Deeds of the Courts Of Calanthc,
Mrs. Lucy Cross, ID. ID G. w, of
Richmond District; Miss Rebecca T..
Mitchell, Mr.. Roscoe G. Mitchell and
MIR. John r. Cogbill arrived at Mt.
Hope Church in Mr.. Mitchclls hand
somo Stanley Steamer later than
they were expected.
They had experienced some trou-
bic with the auto at the Richmond
end of the journey that caused the
disappointed and dclay,but the mat
tiers were adjusted in Richmond and
the jolly party We're in high spirits
when they arrived at the church and
reported that they had enjoyed a de
lightful trip with no hitch in car
running and that Mr.. Mitchell had
managed the machine alone through
out the journey.
Ihe anxious candidates and visit
ing members from Petersburg were
ovcr-joycd to see the party and did
not seem ut all impatient for having
waited so long. The party were usher
cd into the church where q cheerful
, bright fire and many of the broth
rem were enjoyed the same with the
sis crs.
DR.. Jefferson soon examined the
candidates and all were fine looking
healthy ladies. The brethren were
asked to retire to the outside and
wait as they were not members and
the q. w. c. proceeded to initiate the
candidates into mysteries Of the Or
der assisted by tho Richmond party
Every member paid for her regalia
anu subscribed to the Planet for
which they will receive a Bible with
name of court in gilt letters from
Miss Chilcs.
The H. of ID. Mrs. Louise Allen on
Dchalf or the newly made members
presented Miss M. l.. Chiles with n
handsome bouquet Of flowers nj
though they had never before seen
her, they had heard from her through
Mrs. Peters and felt acquainted, Miss
Chilcs presented Mrs Peters with
+ J., W. Cs. jewel II honor her
quick work Tor such fine court
Remarks from all the visitors con
graduating Mrs. Peters and the new
court and the G. w. Counsellor's ex-
plantations of the benefits Of the Or
der and complimentary remarks for,
MRS. Peters success in the State were
made after which table laden with
dcllcacies was displayed and enjoy
cd by all.
me party then left for Richmond
IN the Stanley Steamer with Mr..
Mltcheli himself in charge arriving
nome on time without any trouble
with the car.
The following visitors from otbor
courts were present: Mrs. Mary Har
rlson Queen Victoria No. 115: Mrs
Matte Thomas; Mrs. Mary a,oxon.
DER mrs. ROSA Allen; Mrs Daisy AL
len; Mrs Anna Bowman: Mrs. Mag
gle briggs; Mrs. Elizabeth Wynn of
Petersburg.
The court will be known MS Mt.
nope Court and meet first and third
tuesdays at Samaritan Hall.
Tie following are the Officers:
w. lnr.-Mrs. Rosa Tyler.
w. e. Mrs. Emma Wingficld.
w. Ink. Mrs. Sarah Haskins.
W. |. Mrs. Laura Tyler.
w. II. OF Dccds-Mrs. Louise Allen
w. X. OF Acct Mrs. Ada Jones.
w. X. of Dep.-Mrs. Julia Crockett
w. S. D.-Mrs. Julia Hines.
w. j. ID. Mrs. Hannah Croclsett
w. Con. Mrs. Rosa Wingfield.
w. Asst. Con- Mrs. Fannie Maple
W. Escort-Nlrs. Ora Allen.
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w. Herald-Nrs. Balnche Brooks.
w. Pro.-Mrs. Emma Allen.
trustees: Mrs. Louise Allen; Mrs.
sarah HaslSins; Mrs. Minerva Crock
eft