Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-06-25

THAN Cadets OF Richmond left the
city shortly after O'Clock Sunday
morning for Il "hike" TO Charlottcs-
Vile, Va. the scene OF the meeting
nf tn" Grand Lodge. Knights OF py-
thiaS OF Virginia. y. A.. s. A.. T.. A.
and y. y crowd had gathered at the
PHthian Castle. 80 North Third
street, from which the start was
made. The Municipal Band, Captain
Moses Johnson, leader, WAS on hand
to escort the party to the outskirts
OF the city. Colonel Robert Am
mons WAS III command, together with
Major Jerome Davis. Colonel Ros-
coc c. Mitchell in Ford car led
the way.
Brigadicr General John Mitcncll
Jr. was seen marching with the par
ty. He had sent his Stanley steam
car, in charge Of Robinson Davis.
When the Hermitage Road was
reached. he got in his car and went
with the men to point beyond Glen
Allen. Then he returned in Il car
driven by Edinboro Norrcl The
party arrived at Louisa at about
$3.50 p. NJ. They spent the night in
, that town. Robinson Davis returned
to Richmond, leaving Louisa. 80
| mond shortly after Il o'clock Sunday
night.
The Richmond delegates left Rich
mond via G. & O. II. Il. for Char
lottesville, Va, at | p. NJ. Grand
| Chancellor John Mitchell. .Ir. left in
the Stanley steam ear at five min
utcs to o'clock. He arrived at
Louisa about o'clock He over
took the Uniform Rank and the Py-
THAN Cadets about II miles from
Charlottesville. They were tired and
the steam car carried IS persons
into Charlottesville.
Sir Mack Swann's car was active,
while Colonel II. G. Mitchell and his
Ford car did ycoman service towards
i helping the walking brigade on the
way. 1t was interesting to see the
determination to make the trip. They
assembled at the bridge crossing the
Rivanna River. When all had gath
| cred. all marched to the camp, where
ten tents had been set up.
The Grand Lodge convened at Q
a. NJ. at the First Baptist Church.
Grand Chancellor John Mitchell,
Jr.. called the meeting to order, and
Records and Seal \. V. Norrcll. ST.,
those present were Grand Vicc-Chan-
cellor T. ]. Prcc. Grand Prelatc Thos
II. White, -. d.. Grand Master of
ENchcquer r. II. Jefferson. NJ. d..
, Grand Medical Registrar Albert y.
Tcnnnnt, Nj. D., Grand Master at
Arms VIM. Id. Willis, Grand Inner
Guard w. +. Stokes, Grand Outer
Guard j. ID. Byrd.
\ large delegation was present.
The Committee on Returns and Gre
dcntialS made their report. after
which the Grand Chancellor proceed
cd with his report.
The Grand Court met at 9:30
p. NJ. in the First Baptist Church,
Grand Worthy Counselor John Nit
chell. Jr.. presiGing. Mrs. Lucie +.
G. Scott served as Grand Worthy
Register OF Deeds. The roll Of Of
fccrs was called. The body took a
recess until the Committee on Re
turns and Credentials was ready to
report.
The public meoting held Tuesday
night was great success. Editor j.
G. Shelton, OF the Charlottesville
Messenger. was master OF ccrc-
monies ne made extended but ap-
propriate remarks. The choir sang
admirably, after which Rev J. w.
Pryor offered an impressive prayer.
Mayor B. T.. Wheeler delivered an
admirable address Of welcome. He
paid a glowing tribute to the work
of the worthy colorcd people OF the
| community. He declared he appre-
| ciatcd their efforts. In turn he pro-
| cecdcd to Introduce Mr.. Thomas JEFF
; ferson Randolph, direct rcprcsen-
tativc Of that great statesman and
scholar, Thomas Jefferson. His re-
marks were enthusiastically re-
ceived.
1 Grand Prclatc Or. Thomas II.
| White responded in Il practical and
! eloquent address. lie aroused the
| audience to high pitch Of en-
| thusiasm.
A fine solo was rendered by Miss
II. b. w. Hawkins. a welcome was
! extended by Mr.. l.. ID. Case and a