Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1929-06-08
Shepherds
a-ssa9MsfA&
anniversary.

George L. Branch had charge of the
collection. which amounted to S34.O6
and was turned over to the church
for its building fund. Just before
the close of the exercises Coach
Henry Hucles, director OF athletics
of Virginia Union University, pre-
sented to Fairyland Juvenile Com
pauy. under the direction Of Daugh-
ter Lille E. Baskerville, the silver
cup for being the best uniform com
pany on play day, which was held
at the Virginia Union University on
the 18th of May. This trophy was
accepted on behalf of the company
by Daughter Lille E. Baskerville.
Daughter Susie J. Williams, in we'll
chosen words, presented to the pre-
siding Shepherd Mrs. Ora Brown
Stokes two beautiful baskets of
flowers, coming as tokens of love
from the members of this district.
: Daughter Violet Smith, representing
the teen age girls of the organiza-
ton, also presented the Grand Pre-
siding Shepherd with a bouquet of
cut flowers Mrs. Stokes accepted
these tokens of love with many
thanks.
Benediction was announced by DR..
Vim. H. Stokes.
Prior to the meeting at the church
a wonderful parade several blocks
long took place, under the direction
of Majors Thomas LecosS, George
L. Branch and Colonies ". H. Mil
ton and Chas. McClaiborne, led by
the Shepherds Band in their beauti-
fuI uniforms under the direction of
Band Master Gallo Bailey The
Reindeer Band, under the leadership
of Director J. R. Hobson, formed a
part of the parade and rendered q
valuable service TO the Shepherds
Band. The women in their striking
costume elected favorable comment
from the throngs that crowded the
streets and showed their approval
by their loud applause by the long
string of marchers under the dlrec-
ton of Captain Mary E. Christie,
moved with precision through the
streets. During the collection at the
church the band rendered several Sc
lections. At the close of the eXer-
cises the parade, headed by a police
= escort tn alshed oy the city OF Rich
moad, moved back to headquarters,
corner of Sixth and Leigh Streets,
where they disbanded. Everybody
was happy and many compliments
have been given to the officers OF
the organization.
On the fourth Sunday in May the
Z, Grand Presiding Shepherd, accom-
panied by Assistant Secretary kulah
N. Cunningham, Director Susie. j.
Williams and Daughter Martha Nor
ris, motored to Philadelphia, Pa, to
ioin in the anniversary exercises OF
the Folds of Philadelphia and Ylcln-
ity under the leadership of Deputy
Mary 4. Freeman, Director Nellie
A. Lockett, assisted by Miss F. K.
Kemp. A colorfuI parade several
blocks long passed through promi-
nent streets OF Philadelphia to the
John Wesley A. NJ. E. Zion Church,
where Rev. Spata preached the an
nual sermon. The members were
very enthusiastic. The death claim
of Shepherd E. B. War, ington was
paid. The fourth Sunday IN May.
Rev. A. D. Daily went to Saluda to
REPRESENT the Grand Fo.i il the an
niversary services of the Folds OF
SaluGa ana vicinity, at which time
he paid the death cain o. Daugntar
Mary f. Holmes. Attorney James T.
Carer, a member Of W. H. Stokes
Fol- and a loya. SIepaelo, was e.
caller to the office this week. Grand
Degree Mistress Mys- Uelah Jones
eaDed to the office few days ago
ana made q splendid report on her
work. Daughters Lot5ie T. Young,
Maria H. Jackson Sadie Taliaferro
izzie urav o. s'refewcks)u~r,
report their work in fine condi-
tuu. In the re,e..5 Ur..e ned III IAe
city of Richmond more than three
hul3red new members were added
to our Order. The Grand Shepherd
and Director, together with the COM
mittee. are planning a public init
iation.
Prof. ". ". Saunders. Superin-
tendent OF Negro Schools OF the
State of West Virginia. who is a
loyal member OF the organization
and pays his dues By the year, was
caller to The N:ft nee ~" "
him were Dr. Spaulding and Prof.
Charles Z. MiC,Ae,., - O..&r.usto--,
W. Va.
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