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This Is Your Last Chance. ( By special arrangements we are able to offer you a cloth-bound copy of Kelly Millers Authentic History of The Negro in the World War on terms that betoken a slaughter in book prices. A detailed description may be found in another column. Here is the coupon: THE PLANET. 311 N. 4th St. Richmond, Va. Please find enclosed $1.25 for Kelly Miller's History of the Negro in the World War. This order is tqe coupon required. , . _ 4 * ) ’ ' Signed: Name.'.. Street. City. State . . .. N Read The Planet. It is $2.00 per year; $ 1.10 for six months. Write for Agent’s terms. We want an Agent in every City, Town and County. 300,000 Negroes crossed tlie Atlantic during the World W ar. 'Phis hook tells you all about it. If you find not as repre- A sented, the #1.25 will be cheerfully refunded. Send 3 yearly / #|P Afl(C*H fTiCk>tlCt subscriptions and the,'History will be mailed you prepaid •* ** Vr IIIVlllI(l/llU a IUIIW'(>| free of charge. 311 NORTH FOURTH ST. RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Richmond Shepherds Gelebrate Anniversary SPECTACULAR PARADE PRECEDES SERVICES AT CHURCH—RICHMON D NUMBERS MORE THAN 3,000 MEM BERS ON ROLLS. rhe Folds of the Richmond District was brought to a glorious cOn summation June 10th at Mosbys Memorial Baptist Church. The early morning hour found Commissioners Mitchell and Clark hard at work ar ranging for the most gorgeous and spectacular parade ever witnessed in Richmond. Long before 1:30 o’clock standing room was secured at a great effoit in our large, spacious head quarters. The members of Unity Company, No. 1; Purity Company, No. 2; Alpha Company, No. 1, and a company from the Juvenile Depart ment were in evidence everywhere, intermingling with the membevs of the Order with their snappy, smart uniforms. It was one of the most beautiful sights that one wanted to see. Bruin pay at 2:30 P M. Major Thomas Lecoss, Ca'ptain \\. H. Mil ton. Captain Lillie Baskerville, Cap tain P. C. James an 1 Captain Ruth Basiield began the formation of the parade. This was done with precision nnd great military bearing. The Shepherds Band tiled out of the bui: ling and took its place at the head of the column, facing south on Sixth Street. ' Commissioners Clark and Mitchell followed, with Major Thomas Lecoss and his staff leading Unity Company, No. 1, and Purity Company, No. 2, of the Provisional Battalion. The Great Reindeer Band swung into line heading the crack Alpha Company of the Uniform De oartment under the leadership of Captain \V. H. Milton. Following them were the Juveniles, led by Captain Ruth Basfield. Next came :he members of the Folds, Sojourn er. Truth, Hannibal and others. The official cars followed with the Grand Shepherd, Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes, director; Nellie A. Lockett, Phila delphia, Pa.; Deputy Mary E. Free man, Philadelphia. Pa.; Daughter Mamie Yates, Philadelphia. Pa.; Daughter M. E. Kemp, Philadelphia, Pa.; Daughter Martha Simmons, Philadelphia, Pa.; Daughter Lelia A. Wynn, Richmond; Prof. Saunders, Petersburg, Va., with Mr. Frank Mc Williams at the wheel of the Grand Shepherd’s car. The Philadelphia delegation’s 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 sen sation of the parade. It appeared that the Shepherds Band looked bet ter than on any previous engagement and their music gained for them many words of praise and commen dation. Prof. Benjamin Prosser has added another star to his crown of musical attainment. The Reindeer Band with its boy’s drum corps deserve no small share of the credit far the splendid pa rade. Their music was faultless and they made a fine appearance in their summer uniforms. Our band and or ganization are under many obliga tions 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 Craf- > ton and his police motorcycle detail * looked after the routing of our pa ratte 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 0. Lewis sang the opening ode. Devotionals were conducted by Rev. W. B. Ball. The choir of the church then rendered one of its sweet select songs. In a 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 Mc Claiborne. Shepherd A. D. Daniel in a very happy vein responded to these addresses. Mrs. Daisy.Johnson of Rev. William Thomas Memorial Fold, rendered a 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 312 members since last June. He also stated that the Rich mond District had lost 15 members by death during the year and had paid in death $1,233.33. The 312 members will place back into the Or der $2,188.00 in twelve months, a net gain for the mortuary depart ment of $354.67. 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 pled for closer unity in developing our institutions as they march forward toward the goal of economic success. Her ad dress was well received by the large crowd, which voiced its approval with vociferous applause. The col 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 gi’andiloquent style and succeed ed in putting the keynote of the day in the minds of his hearers. It was a message of hope and a criterion of i inspiration for the members of the; Order. They felt that they were the ; better prepared for a bigger and bet- j ter year because of this message, j 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 its 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 Matroh Lillie Bas kerville has brought the Juvenile Department up to its 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 sociated with Pride of Remington,! Oak Shade, Hearts Delight and the i Meetz Folds, at Bealeton, Va. She j 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 j appeared on the program were Shep- 1 herds H. Ford, Wise Washington,i Felix Penn, S. E. Robinson, Daugh-j ters Winnie Willis, Esther Berry, Mamie L. Jackson. A brief program j 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 July 18th. Don’t fail to go with us. If you experience any trouble in lo cating our ticket sellers, just call Madison 2957 and we will see to it that you are supplied with as many tickets as you need. Secretary A. C. Clark is now in Newark, N. J., where he hopes to ( establish a new Fold before his re turn. EDW. STEWARI ' 203 S SECOND STREET DEALER IN FANCY GROCERIES. FRESH MEATS, VEGETABLES, FISH AND OYSTERS. Richmond. Va. PHONE MAD. 163< Read The Planet. It will be de livered to you for 60 cents for three months with postage prepaid. Send In your order. 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