Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-04-17
GRAND ExALTER RULER VISITS
WILLIAMS LODGE AND PAYS
GLOWING TRIBUTES TO LODGE
AND GRAND TREASURER CAR
TER

| Grand Exalted Ruler J. Finley
Wilson, while in Richmond Thursday,
April 9Th, en- route to Chase City,
Va, where he as scheduled to de-
liver an emancipation address, paid
a visit to Williams Lodge of this
lcity which held its regular meeting
on that night. Having been advised
| that the Grand Exalted Ruler would
/ De IN Richmond on the meeting night
lof his lodge, Exalted Ruler Aubrey
Jones extended the invitation which
was promptly accepted by the Grand
| 1xaited Ruler and a committee CON-
posed Of DR. Is.:sAs Reid. and. M il
tt1afrise was appointed to- serve as
lesoort for the distinguished visitor.
The Grand Exalted Ruler was pre-
scented to the lodge by Exalted Ruler,
Jones with appropriate remarks Mr.
Wilson after having expressed his
qualification at being present in Viii
hams Lodge gave a detailed account
of his recent travels abroad. He
related numerous incidents of the
trip IL very delightful manner and
sand that it mad ben one continuous
round Of pleasure. lie also devoted
some time reviewing the official acts
OF has administration.
Psya Tribute TO Garter
III tie course OF his remarks, the
lfana Exalted Ruler paid higf
- Nrand Tree surer James z
Garter. Of this city AID referred to
the fact chat at DAYTON Ohio, be
had been Instrumental in persuading
Garter TO run far Office as hitherto
II had been Carter's custom to always
run from Office He said that when
Carter took Office the treasury was
b2nlrupt, but during his imcumbency
IN oihce, it had continued to grow
unt. it reached its present proper
tions, due to the efficient and honest
conduct of the Office by Mr.. Carter
never bother about Carter's
office said the Grand Exalted Ruler,
because he can always be depended
upon to attend to it himself He
felt that Carter would continue in
office as long as he desired as "every-
body wants him for Grand Treas
urer."
Loves To Come To Richmond.
He closed his speech wit ha glowing
NAipOeS W lsiCflfuOHu anu W1ll1dmS
Lodge. 81 always love to come to
Richmond to get inspiration she
knows how to put over big PROPOSE
tions. Williams Lodge has made more
substantial gains under my admin
istratioD than any other lodge in the
jurisdiction, both in the increase in
her membership and the caliber of
men composing the membership. Her
members are men of sterling worth
and Williams Lodge pays more taxes
than any other lodge in Virginia"
Boys, | can only say to you, Garry
On" was the concluding paragraph
of the delightful address of the Grand
Exalted Ruler.
Exalted Ruler Aubrey Jones called
upon M. A. Norrell to respond to the
address of the Grand Exalted Ruler.
Grand Treasurer Carter also was
called upon for remarks. After the
meeting closed, a reception was
rendered the Grand Exalted Ruler
and refreshments were served those
attending. At 900 A. M. Mr.. Wilson
was escorted to the home of his
motber-jn-law, Mrs. ID. j. Farrar.
after having expressed himself well
pleased with the evening spent at
Williams Lodge and in it's fieautiful
home. He left Richmond 600 A. NJ.
Friday morning for Chase City, Va.