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The year 1801 was very unhealthy, as the lodges lost by death during this year II members. The year 1813 seems to have been very peculiarly unhealthy or there must have been an epidemic, as Norfolk Lodge, No. I. lost 14,-among the number P. G. M. Mat- thews,-and Napthali Lodge, No. 56, 26; a total of 40. At the Grand Communication held December, 1813, Robert Brough, of Napthali Lodge, No. 56, was elected grand master. The two lodges lost by death during 1815, 13. Norfolk health at that time must have been very poor, for there certainly could not have been more than 150 Masons, and a death rate of 10 per cent. was fearful. With a membership at the present time, A. D. 1900, of 450, the death rate for the last three years has averaged one-half of one per cent., show- ing a vast improvement in the health, cer- tainly, of the members of the fraternity.
There was also a lodge in the city known as the Lodge of Truth, which evidently worked in the French language, as the names of its members recorded as visiting Norfolk Lodge, No. I, and Napthali Lodge, No. 56,
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were those of Frenchmen (in fact, some of the descendants of those good French Masons were known to the writer ), but all records in rela- tion to it have disappeared. Probably they may be in the possession of some of the de- scendants of those good old Frenchmen. Ma- sonry flourished, and on October 24. 1824, there occurred in the borough of Norfolk a Masonic affair which is not only interesting to the craft in this city but to the craft where- soever dispersed. I shall transcribe from the record book of Napthali Lodge, No. 56. the records as they appear :
At a called communication of Lodges No. 1. 16. 56 and 100. held at the Mason's Hall pursuant to notice, Lodge No. I. presiding, on Sunday morning. Oct. 24. A. D. 1824. A. L. 5824.
Present Wors. Benj. Pollard .Master.
Brother Jno. Myers. S. Warden.
Brother Geo. Weaver. J. Warden. Brother W. D. Roberts, L. Deacon.
Brother Willoughby Butt. J. Deacon.
Brother P. J. Cohen. Treasurer.
Brother M. B. O'Neil. Secretary.
Brother John Warrington, Tyler.
And a large concourse of members from each of the Lodges and visiting brethren. * * *
* On mo- tion made and seconded.
"Resolved, That by a general subscription among the brethren now present. a P. M. Jewel be purchased and presented to our distinguished Brother General Lafayette, the deficiency if any to be made good from the funds of each Lodge now represented."
A committee consisting of W. M. Senar of Lodge No. 16, and W. M. Mordecai Cooke, of Lodge No. 100, with Brothers Moses Myers, Thomas Newton, William B. Lamb. Stephen Wright and four deacons were dis- patched to wait on Brother Lafayette, and announce to him. that the Lodge was prepared for his reception. At 12 minutes before 11 o'clock he appeared, and having been received with the most exalted honors and pre- sented by the Wor. M. B. Pottare with the Masonic Badge, he was by him addressed in the following ele- gant and dignified speech :
"Most Venerated Brother. among the variety of cordial welcomes, and heartfelt congratulations with which you have been greeted since your arrival in our happy country, permit us to enroll that of the Free and Accepted Masons of the Borough of Norfolk and Town of Portsmouth congregated here in our Lodge for the purpose of tendering you the assurances of their re- spect and fraternal love. We will not detain your at- tention by eulogies on the antiquity of our order, nor dwell on the honorable character it has universally maintained. Neither will we fatigue you with a re- capitulation of the many virtuous and distinguished characters, who have adorned our annals; but in the
presence of the friend and companion of our beloved Washington, permit us to boast that he was a member of our Craft ; and was proud to be hailed as the Grand Master of the Lodge of Virginia, from which stock we derive our descent as Masons. You. Sir, who have stood in the presence of Princes and Potentates, have often practically experienced the sovereign influence of our principles wherever there has been found capacity to comprehend them; and in the day of danger, and on the field of carnage, have probably witnessed the benev- olence and magic sympathy they have extolled amidst the din of battles, and from the deadliest foes. We are not, however, ignorant of your sentiments on this subject ; they are recorded in the toasts with which you were pleased to honor the fraternity in the City of New York, in which you have contrasted names dear and precious to enlightened man, throughout the civil- ized world, with those with which are associated with darkness and despotism, with the degradation of human nature. and the perpetuation of ignorance and super- stition. Permit me, Dear Brother, as we may never again he favored with the honor and happiness of your presence, to record for the edification of successors and of generations who are to follow us, that we have your sanction to enroll the name of Lafayette with those of Washington and Franklin, in our annals, for which purpose allow us to confer on you the title of honorary member of Lodges Nos. 1. 16. 56 and 100 here assem- bled, and permit us also to invest you with a Past Master's Jewel, bestowed by the unanimous vote of the Brethren as a lasting memorial of their respectful re- gard. We also beg that you will yourself inscribe your name in the Books of the Constitutions of the several Lodges which are here presented by their respective secretaries, for that purpose. We wish your signature to be preserved among the archives and ancient land- marks of our order, to which our successors and off- spring may point with elated feelings, and honor it, as a Star in the East, that Masons yet unborn may glory in your name and be stimulated to emulate your virtues."
To which the General returned a neat and appro- priate reply. He was then presented by the W. M. with the Jewel and by request became an honorary member of each of the Lodges then represented by affixing his signature to the respective constitutions. And1 Master Elect Geo. Washington Lafayette (his son) and Brother Le Vasseur, were also presented with badges and he- came honorary members of each Lodge in a similar way. (The Book of Constitutions of Norfolk No. 1, containing these signatures, is in the Masonic Temple. ) The procession having been formed, the General and his suite were conducted to Christ Church where the Rev. Dr. Wilmer delivered an eloquent sermon adapted to the occasion. After which the General was con- ducted to his lodgings, they moved thence to the Lodge. when after having spent some time (by partaking of a handsome collation) in the most affectionate and broth- erly manner the Lodge was elosed in ancient form.
JAMES WILLOUGHBY. Master.
Teste.
FRANCIS A. PERIER, Secretary.
From the minutes of Bro. M. B. O'Neil.
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Thus ended one of the most notable events in the history of Norfolk. There is now liv- ing in Norfolk a venerable lady who danced with General Lafayette at the ball given by the citizens in his honor. Napthali Lodge, No. 56. became extinct in 1843. The records of the venerable lodge are now held by special act of the Grand Lodge of Virginia by At- lantic Lodge, No. 2, as their custodian, and are highly prized by that lodge. After this time Norfolk Lodge, No. 1, was the only lodge in the city until October 14, 1854, when Atlantic Lodge, No. 2, was chartered, with George L. Upshur as worshipful master. It started out under most favorable auspices, but in less than one year from its charter, Norfolk was visited by the fearful scourge of yellow fever. The heroic Upshur fell at his post. battling with the dread disease. Norfolk Lodge, No. I. lost many of its members also.
On June 12, 1867, a number of the brethren of both lodges united in forming Owens Lodge, No. 164, with Thomas F. Owens as its first master. He, in 1869, was elected most worshipful grand master of the State, being the third and last grand master selected from the Norfolk Masons. Decem- ber 15. 1869. Ruth Lodge, No. 89, was char- tered, with James B. Blanks as its first master. This lodge was composed of young men who had settled in Norfolk from different parts of the State and other States, and was originally intended to be called the Lodge of the Strang- ers. During this time Kempsville Lodge was chartered { December 12. 1871), and drew many members from Atlantic Lodge. It was afterward removed to Princess Anne Court House, and the name changed to Princess AAnne Lodge, No. 25. Berkley Lodge. No. 167, was chartered December 11. 1871, and drew strength from both Nos. 1 and 2. Elizabeth Lodge. No. 34. was chartered in 1871. with P. M. James E. Wright, of No. 1, as its first master. December 9. 1897. Corinthian Lodge, No. 266, was chartered and Atlantic Lodge furnished its first master in
the person of Past Master L. Jack Oliver, the present district deputy grand master.
The first temple erected in the city was situated on the corner of Freemason and Cumberland streets ; the next, on the east side of Church street nearly opposite the Odd Fel- lows' Ilall, and was the property of Norfolk Lodge, No. 1. The present temple on the cor- ner of Freemason and Brewer streets was erected in 1874-75. and is the home of most of the fraternity. In addition to the lodges named, there is Norfolk United Chapter. R. A. M., No. I, chartered January 18, 1820, and Grice Commandery. K. T., No. 16, char- tered April 20, 1860.
Norfolk Lodge, No. 1, A. F. & .A. MI., Alexander T. Hofheimer. W. M .. Isaac Moritz, secretary, meets in the Masonic Tem- ple the first Tuesday of each month. Num- ber of members, 120.
Atlantic Lodge, No. 2, A. F. & A. M .. Henry L. Myers. W. M .. George W. Wilson, secretary, meets in the Masonic Temple the second Monday of each month. Number of members 80.
Elizabeth Lodge, No. 34. A. F. & .A. M., R. A. Pebworth, W. M., R. F. Cleverly, sec- retary. meets in Odd Fellows' Hall, Atlantic City Ward. the first Tuesday of each month. Number of members, 55.
Ruth Lodge, No. 89, A. F. & A. M., Law- rence Royster. W. M., William N. Grubb, secretary, meets in the Masonic Temple the third Tuesday of each month. Number of members, 100.
Owens Lodge, No. 104. A. F. & .A. MI .. Walter H. Hall, W. M., B. A. Marsden, sec- retary, meets in the Masonic Temple the sec- ond Thursday of each month. Number of members, 68.
Corinthian Lodge, No. 260. A. F. & .1. M .. S. R. Hill. W. M .. L. Jack Oliver, sec- retary, mects in Ingram's Hall, Brambleton Ward, the second Tuesday of each month. Number of members. 35.
Norfolk United Chapter. R. A. M., No. I,
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Newton Fitz, high priest. John Walters, sec- retary, meets in the Masonic Temple the first Monday of each month.
Grice Commandery, No. 16, K. T., Harry Hodges, eminent commander, George B. Jenkins, recorder, meets in the Masonic Ten- ple the fourth Monday of each month.
There are 458 affiliated Masons in the city and about 250 non-affiliates.
The members of the fraternity are at all times glad to welcome visiting brethren. They can always be certain of a cordial greeting and an Old Virginia welcome. I have en- deavored to give a slight outline of the his- tory of Masonry in our city by the sea for the last 170 years, but space allowed me is too limited to go into detail. There are many interesting occasions which could not be de- scribed in so limited a space, but I hope that I have said enough to assure the craft throughout the United States and the world that the true spirit of Masonry lives and flourishes in the "Old Borough."
Henry L. Turner, P. M. Atlantic No. 3.
Norfolk Lodge, No. 38, B. P. O. E.
"The faults of our brothers we write upon the sand ; Their virtues upon the tablets of love and memory."
Ever since the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks has been organized, these beau- tiful words have been the motto of every mem- ber of the order. Once every year Elks all over the country hold memorial exercises in memory of their absent brothers who have passed away, and these impressive exercises are always attended by thousands of people, no matter where they are held.
On the 15th day of November, 1885, a meeting was held in this city for the purpose of organizing Norfolk Lodge, No. 38, B. P. O. E. Frank L. Slade presided at this meeting, and after the objects of the order were ex- plained, the session adjourned to meet again on the 29th, and on that date Norfolk Lodge was instituted in the same room that they now
occupy in the Academy and Music building. After the lodge had been duly instituted, the following officers were elected : Exalted ruler, Frank L. Slade; esteemed leading knight, Henry C. Chase; esteemed loyal knight, M. P. Waller; esteemed lecturing knight, Frank H. White; secretary, Thomas J. Arrington ; treasurer, Frank H. Camp; tyler, T. G. Church; esquire, A. G. Gale; chaplain, E. M. Allen; inner guard, W. A. Foster; trustees: Jolm F. Trudewind, M. W. Jenkins and S. S. Kelly.
February 27, 1887, a committee was ap- pointed to select a suitable place in the cem- etery for an Elks' Rest, and they selected an admirably located plot, on which was later un- veiled a magnificent bronze elk. Elks from many other cities participated in the unveil- ing ceremonies, which were very elaborate.
The present officers of Norfolk Lodge are : W. H. Venable, exalted ruler; W. H. Sar- geant, Jr., esteemed leading knight; D. J. MacFarland, esteemed loyal knight; W. J. C. Stockley, esteemed lecturing night; W. B. Langley, secretary; W. W. Dey, treasurer ; R. E. Riddick, esquire; E. T. Wright, tyler ; H. E. Chase, chaplain; F. H. Tholl, inner guard; A. Moses, organist ; board of trustees : R. D. Nichols, E. R. Joynes, A. P. Jones.
Young Men's Christian Assocation.
The association was organized February 28, 1856, in the room of the Freemason Street Baptist Church. Dr. S. K. Jackson was the first president, with T. F. Owens, C. A. Santos and A. M. McPheters as vice-presi- dents and Charles H. Langley and A. L. Seabury, secretary and vice-secretary, respect- ively. The venerable W. D. Reynolds, who is a member of the board of directors, was one of the active workers in the early days, and has alays retained an active interest is the affairs of the association.
The association was incorporated in 1886 and the new building movement inaugurated. Evangelist Moody was largely instrumental in
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THE MARY F. BALLENTINE HOME FOR THE AGED, NORFOLK, VA,
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arousing the citizens to the importance of such a building, and under the energetic leadership of General Secretary Dadmun, the necessary funds were secured and the enterprise pushed' to a successful completion. It was thought by some that the building was too large for the size of the city, but the subsequent growth of the city and development of the various asso- ciation activities have already proved the wis- dom of those who planned and built for the future growth, as well as for present needs.
In no city in the State has there been a more cordial support of this valuable work for young men and boys than in Norfolk. The liberality of the citizens has been rewarded during the past year with the largest results in the history of the association. The gymna- sium classes have been crowded to overflow- ing, frequently as high as 60 and 70 gathering upon the floor for exercise at one time. The enrollment in the educational classes has been nearly double that of any previous year, with a total of over 118, who have been attracted to the various evening classes conducted for the benefit of employed young men. The steady increase in attendance and interest at the Bible classes, literary society and gospel meetings for men and boys on Sunday after- noons have been most gratifying to all. It is expected that the present year ( 1900) will eclipse all previous records in several respects.
The present officers and board of directors are as follows: Dr. L. Lankford. president : W. W. Vicar. vice-president : W. B. Roper, second vice-president : Dr. N. A. McCurdey. third vice-president ; C. C. Couper, recording secretary : T. S. Southgate, W. H. Barnard. Barton Myers, Alfred Clay. Frank Hitch. Luther Sheldon. T. J. Nottingham, .A. S. Couper. W. D. Reynolds, G. Benson Ferebee. 1Tarry K. Walcott and J. I. Jenkins. H. . 1. junior secretary: W. Il. Ward. physical di- rector : Robert Douglass, membership secre- tarv.
Women's Christian Temperance Union.
The president is Mrs. Annie Barnes; vice- president, Mrs. A. J. Makinson ; correspond- ing secretary, Miss Carrie Lambert; record- ing secretary, Mrs. T. E. Lee; treasurer, Mrs. A. J. Makinson.
FLORENCE CRITTENDEN HOME
Is the greatest visible work of the Norfolk Women's Christian Temperance Union, and its friends. It is managed by a board which fills vacancies by members of its own choos- ing, all of whom must be members of some local branch of the W. C. T. C. The man- agers collected from the members of the W. C. T. U. in the State, and from friends of rescue work, all the price of the Chapel street property except $1.000, which was given by Charles N. Crittenden as a memorial to his little daughter. The Home is supported by voluntary offerings and by an allowance of $300 per year from the city treasury. Last stimmer (1900) the old wing of the building was torn down and rebuilt, and the whole place renovated and put in good sanitary condi- tion. A large per cent. of the girls received at the Home are saved.
The Mary F. Ballentine Home
For aged women is located on Park avenue, between Bond street and Corprew avenue. The president is Thomas R. Ballentine: sec- retarv. W. W. Vicar: treasurer. Caldwell Hardy; matron, Miss E. E. Selden. A view of the Home is shown on a near by page
The Episcopal Church Home
Meacham is general secretary: AAmbrose Page. For aged, infirm and indigent females, lo-
cated at No. 417 Bute street, has for its offi- cers : President, C. Whittle Sams; matron, Miss A. C. Clemmitt.
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The Turney Home for Boys
Is located at No. 268 Bank street; the matron is Mrs. Mary F. Hallett.
The Girls' Home
Is located at No. 210 Brewer street. It is managed by the following named officers : President, Mrs: Jane Lauder ; vice-president, Miss May Reed; secretary, Mrs. Lewis B. White: treasurer, Miss Nonie Wilkinson ; matron, Miss Ada Ransome.
The Jackson Female Orphan Asylum
Is located at No. 112 Charlotte street. Rich- ard H. Baker is president ; B. P. Loyall, sec- retary; J. L. Farrant, treasurer; Miss F. A Woodley, matron.
Norfolk Scamen's Friend Society.
Col. William Lamb, president ; Rev. J. B. Merritt, chaplain.
Norfolk Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
L. Clay Kilby, president; W. B. Barton, secretary.
Thomas Jefferson Lodge, No. 45, Orangemen.
W. M., J. P. Grunewald; secretary, J. W. Shell ; treasurer, G. M. Baker.
Friendship Council, No. 4, Order of Chosen Friends.
Counselor, J. H. Rose; secretary, J. W. Beasley.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Canton No. 31, Patriarchs Militant : Cap- tain, Andrew Dusch; clerk, George W. Hill. Old Dominion Encampment, No. I : Chief
patriarch, R. D. Williamson ; S. W., W. R. Mc- Dowell; H. P., Jonathan Martin; J. W., W. R. Brown : scribe, R. H. Worsham ; treasurer, J. P. Epps.
Jerusalem Encampment, No. 4: Chief patriarch, E. A. Runaldi ; scribe, James E. Mc- Cov.
Washington Lodge, No. 2: N. G., B. D. Blick ; secretary, James H. Hill. Lafayette Lodge, No. 9: N. G., Miles Wood; secretary, Henry Wetzel.
Atlantic Lodge, No. 51: N. G., J. C. Phillips ; secretary, J. D. Armstrong.
Harmony Lodge, No. 19: N. G., H. F. Graves ; recording secretary, Jolin T. Cross. Lambert's Point Lodge: N. G., B. A. Allen ; secretary, B. F. Albright.
Vandalia Lodge, No. 47: N. G., G. W. Crocker; secretary, G. C. Erwin.
Norfolk Lodge, No. 32: N. G., C. P. Schmus ; secretary, George W. Toms.
Columbia Lodge, No. 44: N. G .. Dr. George D. Levy : secretary, H. S. Coles.
Huntersville Lodge, No. 123: N. G., E. V. Atwood; recording secretary, T. B. Kelly.
Knights of Pythias.
Uniform Rank, First Virginia Regiment : Colonel, G. W. Bately; lieutenant-colonel. S. J. Harwood; major, W. C. Corbitt ; adjutant, Henry L. Myers ; quartermaster, W. C. Withy ; commander, J. T. Lawrence.
Virginia Company, No. 2: Cap- tain, A. Dusch : treasurer, George W. Battley; recorder, William II. Holland.
Endowment Rank, Section No. 3862: President, C. H. Spann ; secretary, George W. Battley.
-Section No. 47: President, Jacob Kraemer ; secretary, Ira T. Holt.
Norfolk Lodge, No. 9: C. C., Abe Moses ; K. of R. and S., J. L. Williams.
Charity Lodge, No. 10: C. C., J. T. Hud- gins : K. of R. and S., R. D. Williamson.
Brambleton Lodge, No. 56: C. C., W. C. Spann; K. of R. and S., W. A. Wickhouse.
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Rathbone Lodge, No. 93: C. C., George W. Iloff: K. of R. and S., James E. Ilanowell.
Heptasophians or Seven Wise Men.
Virginia Conclave, No. 1: Archon, .A. C. Ward : chancellor. William Rawlings.
Friendship Conclave, No. 2: Archon. A. S. Jones : scribe. W. G. Gregory.
Columbia Conclave, No. 7: Chancellor. O. (. Allen: treasurer. R. D. Smithers ; scribe, John Hall.
Harmony Conclave, No. HT: AArchon, Charles 1. Stengle : chancellor, John O. Car- roll : scribe, H. C. Willis ; treasurer, A. F. Mor- rissett.
Improved Order of Heptasophs.
Landmark Conclave, No. 243 : Archon, F. L. Bonney: treasurer, W. N. Grubb; sec- retary. W. M. Simpson ; financier, E. W. Reid. Norfolk Conclave. No. 252: Archon, Dr. L. Lofton: treasurer. . . McBride; - tary. J. W. Bates.
Knighis of Honor.
Orient Lodge, No. 7344; Reporter, E. T. Thomas.
Norfolk Lodge. No. 956: Dictator. R. Gatewood : reporter, G. W. Wilson; treasurer, W. N. Grubb.
Old Dominion Lodge, No. 1197: Dic- tator. J. R. Pettis; reporter, John M. Brough- ton.
Firgima Lodge, No. 195. Knights and Ladies of Honor.
Protector. B. D. Blick: secretary, E. T. Thomas.
Royal Arcanum.
Norfolk Council, No. 228: Regent. Hen- ry Brant: secretary, T. B. Jackson. Pocahontas Council, No. 493: Regent. J. A. Nengebauer : secretary, Frank J. Bain.
Campostella Council, No. 903: Regent, Frank Il. - Townsend; secretary, William M. Simpson.
Tidewater Council, No. 1302: Regent, M. Adelsdorf; secretary, Walter D'. Russell ; col- lector, E. W. Reid.
Friendship Council, No. 32. American Legion of Honor.
Commander, Robert Stevens: collector. H. Ilodges; secretary, William N. Grubb.
Friendship Council, No. 1. Order of Chosen Friends.
Councilor, J. H. Rose; secretary. J. W. Beasley.
Home Circle.
Old Dominion Council, No. 28: Leader, H. S. Herman : secretary, William N. Grubb. Matoaca Council, No. 147: Leader, J. P. Keville; secretary, J. E. Allen.
Elisabeth Camp, No. 3. Woodmen of the World.
Consol Commander, W. P. Murphy ; clerk, A. C. Fine.
Norfolk Lodge, No. 125. Knights of the Mystic Chain.
Commander, J. A. Dalby : vice-commander. D. Agey ; secretary, Joseph Stebbins, Jr.
Norfolk Tent. No. 6. Knights of the Macca- bees.
Commander. J. L. Vetter : record keeper. E. W. Reid.
BENEVOLENT AND FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS OF PORTSMOUTHI.
Masonry in Portsmouth. Seaboard Lodge, No. 56, A. F. & A. M. :
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L. H. Davis, W. M .; W. L. Davis, secretary; R. S. Grant, treasurer.
Portsmouth Naval Lodge, No. 100, A. F. & A. MI. : Robert Ridley, W. M .; John Rut- ter, secretary; D. A. Williams, treasurer.
MIt. Horeb Chapter, No. II, R. A. M .: R. E. Warren, secretary.
Portsmouth Commandery, No. 5, K. T. : J. WV. Barclay, E. C .; John W. Rutter, recorder.
Portsmouth Conclave, No. 93, Knights of Damon.
Commander, C. E. Murden; secretary and collector, J. A. Scott.
Knights of Pythias.
Uniform Rank, Atlantic Company, No. I : Commander, R. P. Bunting, Jr .; recorder, Charles L. Skeeter.
Portsmouth Company, No. 15: Commander, B. Frank Vaughan ; recorder, G. M. Peed.
Endowment Rank, Section 13: President, C. S. Sherwood; secretary, W. A. Culpepper. Section 2919: President, J. C. Niemeyer; vice-president, T. G. Parker; sec- retary, J. . \. Scott.
Portsmouth Lodge, No. 16: C. C., Charles L. Skeeter; K. of R. and S., John C. Summers.
Atlantic Lodge, No. 24: C. C., A. W. Lock: K. of R. and S., C. P. Brownley.
Seaside Lodge, No. 80: C. C., W. L. Walmsley; K. of R. and S., G. S. Bell.
Royal Arcanum. 1
Portsmouth Council, No. 227: Regent, S. Y. Brown: vice-regent, H. C. Walker ; secre- tary, S. P. Wigg.
James Monroe Council, No. 1548: Re- gent, Jesse P. Neville : secretary, James A. Davis: collector. V. C. Hanrahan.
Chesapeake Lodge, No. 1150, Knights of Honor.
Dictator, G. P. Barnes; reporter, John D. New.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Canton Portsmouth, No. I. Patriarchs Militant : Commander, H. C. Reynolds.
Wildey Encampment, No. 3: C. P., Rob- ert C. Williams; recording secretary, Charles E. Murden.
Old Dominion Lodge, No. 5: Recording secretary, David W. Murden.
Tidewater Lodge, No. 66: Recording secretary, C. W. King.
Grice Lodge, No. 83: Secretary, George A. Scott.
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