Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1926-09-18
National Ideal
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it must do so by it's own strength.
In the past Sc years, in the face of
adverse circumstances, 1t has pro-
duced great lawyers. judges, doctors,
artists and inventors, but II am to
Judge from the reports I've heard
today, the singing OF this audience,
and the intelligence which see man
ifested in your countenances I must
conclude that you will make still
greater progress il the next sc
years."
Hon. S. B. Hart. one of the two
Negro representatives in the Penn
sylvania State Legislature. praised
Mr. Holmes for having had the Wis
ION to see the need of, as we'll as the
courage to found such an organiza-
ton. and Magistrate Edward w.
Henry said, II will gladly doff my
hat to any man who can bring and
hold together $4,000 of our people
In single organization for their
mutual benefit and uplift.
The address of Supreme Master A.
W. Holmes was a masterpiece of
fraternal philosophy. 1t showed that
he is thoroughly familiar with most
or the problems which perplex the
officers of subordinate lodges, the
district deputies, and the Supreme
Ofhicers; that he is ever watchful
to protect the good name of the Ma
tional Ideal Benefit Society as a
whole; and that he has q clear Wis
ion OF the possibilities of its future.
He showed that in IA years the So
| ciety had built up membership of
$4,000 persons, extended it's activi-
ties to all parts of Virginia as well
as to Pennsylvania, Delaware, Mary
land and the District of Columbia,
and that it has accumulated assets
in excess of $4,000. This address
was roundly applauded by officers
and members Of the Society.
The reports of the Supreme Sec
rotary, Mrs. M. S. Payne; Supreme
treasurer, Mr.. t. L. Beverly and the
supreme Auditors. Mrs. Alma Chap.
man and Mr.. l.. G. White showed
that the business of the order is in
high state Of efficiency, every pen
ny collected and expended being
properly accounted for. In addition
bank books and other books of ac-
count were open to inspection to any
member who might desire to do so.
The reports from the field showed
that enthusiasm runs high through
out the Brotherhood and that the
subordinate lodges are vieing with
each other in bringing in new mem
bers.
The hearts of the officers and mem
bers OF the Society were saddened
when telegram was read from Mrs.
Cora l.. Jenkins and Mrs. Daisy l..
Cook OF Newport News, stating that
the automobile in which they were
riding had gone over an embank-
ment near Baltimore, Md. and that
several of their party were hurt.
The convention voted to send them
proper letter of sympathy.
RECREATIONAL FEATURES.
On Wednesday afternoon the dele
gates were invited to Inspect the
great Elverson building. tao home
or the Philadelphia Inquirer, said to
be the largest and best equipped
newspaper plant in the world Here
they were met at the door by Off
Gals of tbs plant furnished with
guides who showed them through
the plant and who showed them ev-
cry courtesy in explaining details OF
the work of this great institution.
The plant itself cost $1,000, 900. The
daily circulation of The Inquirer is
100000 while the Sunday circulation
is 100000.
On the following day the delega-
ton visited the offices of the Phil
adelphia Tribune ana was shown
through the plant from cellar to
garrett They expressed themselves
as highly pleased with what they
saw. On that same afternoon the
Philadelphia Committee of the Ma.
tional Ideal Benefit Society. headed
by Mrs. Maude A. Morrisett and Mrs.
Ellen B. Taylor took the delegation
in buses on sightseeing trip thru
the city, which included circle Of
the Sesqui-Centennial Grounds,
view Of the principal business and
residential sections OF the CITY and
the Great $4O.000000 Bridge across
the Delaware River.
The next meeting will be held in
Washington. d. G.