Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1928-06-16

Wynn, richmond; frO1. SaunuerS,
Petersburg, Va, with Mr.. Frank Nc
Williams at the wheel of the Grand
Shepherds car. The Philadelphia
delegations car was second. They
motored here for the parade. These
cars were followed by a number of
cars carrying members of the Order.
When the end of this parade swung
into Leigh Street it presented one of
the most attractive and pleasing
sights ever exhibited in Richmond.
The female members of the Provi-
sional Battalion showed that they
had been in intense training. Alpha
Company made a very impressive
showing. The Juveniles were the sem
sation of the parade. 1t appeared
that the Shepherds Band looked bet
ter than on any previous engagement
and their music gained for them
many words of praise. and common
dation. Prof. Benjamin Prosser has
added another star to his crown of
musical attainment.
The Reindeer Band with its Toys
drum corps deserve no small share
of the credit for the splendid pa
rade. Their music was faultless and
they made fine appearance in their
summer uniforms. Our band and or
ganization are under many obliga-
tons to the splendid aggregation of
musicians for their wonderful con-
tribution to the occasion. We ap-
preciate the splendid and efficient
way in which Sergeant Robert Graf
ton and his police motorcycle detail
looked after the routing of our pa
rade through the streets of the city.
The program was good. Grand
Recording Secretary Mary E. Cou-
sins was mistress of ceremonies and
served in this capacity in her own
amiable way. The Shepherds Chorus
led by Daughter Emily o. Lewis sang
the opening ode. Devotionals were
conducted by Rev. w. B. Ball. The
choir of the church then rendered
one of it's sweet select songs. In
very eloquent and gripping address
Mr.. Preston Johnson made the Or
der welcome. Words of welcome on
behalf of the Folds of the West End
were spoken by Director Charles Nc
Claiborne. Shepherd A. D. Daniel
in very happy vein responded to
these addresses. Mrs. Daisy Johnson
of Rev. William Thomas Memorial
Fold, rendered sweet and charming
solo. Secretary A. c. Clark spoke
on the progress of the Order in the
Richmond District. He showed that
the membership in this district had
increased 912 members since last
June. He also stated that the Rich
mond District had lost Is members
by death during the year and had
paid in death $1,233.33. The 912
members will place back into the Or
der S2,18S.00 in twelve months, a
net gain for the mortuary depart
ment of $954.67. Remarks were
made by Commissioner R. c. Mitch
ell on the military department. He
was optimistic as to the future of
this growing department of our
Order.
Miss Ethel Henly sang with charm
ing sweetness. The Grand Shepherd,
Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, delivered a
ringing address, teeming with inspi-
ration. She stressed the modern pro-
gram of the Shepherds in preparing
to look out for the social welfare of
its members and pied for closer
unity in developing our institutions
as they march forward toward the
goal of economic success. Her ad-
dress was we'll received by the large
crowd, which voiced it's approval
with vociferous applause. The co..
lection was lifted by Shepherds John
Mayo, Thomas Beverly, Daughters
Susie H. Robinson and Louise Lewis.
The collection was good.
The annual sermon was delivered
by Rev. j. A. Brinkley, pastor of
Mosby's Memorial Baptist Church.
The Reverend delivered the message
in grandiloquent style and succeed
ed in putting the keynote of the day
in the minds of his hearers. 1t was
message of hope and criterion of
inspiration for the members of the
Order They felt that they were the
better prepared for bigger and bet
ter year because of this message.
Presentations were made by Daugh-
ter Emma Wynn. Remarks were
made by Daughter Mary E. Freeman,
representing the Philadelphia Dis
trict. She complimented Richmond
for it's work and served notice that
Philadelphia would not stop short of
first place in the activities of our
Order. The Juvenile Chorus sang
the closing song. The remarkable
manner in which Matron Lille Bas-
kerville has brought the Juvenile
Department up to it's present state
of efficiency is one of the outstand-
ing achievements of the year.
Deputy Susie J. Williams, repre-
sented the Grand Shepherd, Mrs.
Ora Brown Stokes, at the fourth an
nual sermon of st. James Fold, as
ISOLATED with Pride of Remington,
Oak Shade, Hearts Delight and the
Meetz Folds, at Bealeton, Va. She
reports a very fine meeting. This
meeting was supervised by Deputy
Harrison Robinson, Daughter Susie
j. Williams was the principal speaker
at the morning session. Others who
appeared on the program were Shop
herds H. Ford, Wise Washington,
Felix Penn, S. E. Robinson, Daugh-
tiers Winnie Willis, Esther Berry,
Mamie L. Jackson. A brief program
was rendered by the Juvenile Fold
led by Maria Blue. The sermon upon
this occasion was preached by Rev.
E.. Newton.
The next big event which will take
place among the Shepherds of the
Richmond District will be the fifth
annual excursion to Bay Shore on