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

THAN Cadets OF Richmond left the
city shortly after o'clock Sunday
morning for hike" to Charlottes-
vile, Va, the scene Of the meeting
OF the Grand Lodge, Knights Of Ply
thias of Virginia, N. A., S. A., T.. A.
and a. A crowd had gathered at the
Pythian Castle, 727 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 in command, together with
Major Jerome Davis. Colonel Ros-
coe C. Mitchell in Ford car led
the way. ...,.
Brigadier General John. Mitchell,
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, no got in his car and went
with the men to a point beyond Glen
Allen. Then he returned in car
driven by Edinboro Norrell The
party arrived at Louisa at about
$3.50 p. NJ. They spent tho night in
that town. Robinson Davis returned
to Richmond, leaving Louisa, 30
miles away, and arrived at Rich
mond shortly after II o'clock Sunday
night.
The Richmond delegates left Rich
mond via c. & o. r. r. for Char
lottesville, Va, at / p. NJ. Grand
Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., left in
the Stanley steam car ut five min
utes to 1 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 r. G. Mitchell and his
Ford car did yeoman service towards
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 8
A. NJ. at the First Baptist Church.
Grand Chancellor John Mitchell,
Jr., called the meeting to order, and
at the roll call by Grand Keeper of
Records and Seal A. V. Norrell, ST.,
those present were Grand Vice-Chan-
cellor T. J. Pree, Grand Prelate Thos.
II. White, ID. d., Grand Master Of
Exchequer II. r. Jefferson, NJ. d.,
Grand Medical Registrar Albert A..
Tenant, N. D., Grand Master at
Arms WIN. II. Willis, Grand Inner
Guard w. T. Stokes, Grand Outer
Guard J. II. Byrd.
a large delegation was present.
The Committee on Returns and Gre
1nnfiolc thnir OF
which the Grand Chancellor proceed
cd with his report.
The Grand Court met at $50
p. NJ. in the First Baptist Church,
Grand Worthy Counselor John Nit
chell, Jr., presiding. Mrs. Lucie e.
c. Scott served as Grand Worthy
Register OF Deeds. The roll of Of
ficers was called. The body took q
recess until the Committee on Re-
turns and Credentials was ready to
report.
The public meeting held Tuesday
night was q great success. Editor j.
G. Shelton, of the Charlottesville
Messenger, was master of cere-
monies. fIe made extended but ap-
propriate remarks. The choir sang
admirably, after which Rev. J. w.
Pryor offered an impressive prayer.
mayor Is. ~. wheeler dei1Vered an
admirable address Of welcome. He
paid a glowing tribute to the work
Of the worthy colored people Of the
community. He declared he appre-
ciated. their efforts. In turn he pro-
ceeded to introduce Mr.. Thomas JEFF
ferson Randolph, q direct represent
tative Of that great statesman and
scholar, Thomas Jefferson. His re-
marks were enthusiastically re-
cefved.
Grand Prelate DR.. Thomas r.
White responded in q practical and
eloquent address. He aroused the
audience to high pitch of en-
thusiasm.
A fine solo was rendered by Miss
r. B. w. Hawkins. A welcome was
extended by Mr.. l.. D. Case and a