Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-03-20
mo. 60

ties have not introduced some
thing similar la their precincts.
The country around is beautifully
rolling and we'll suited for farm.
ing purposes. The land Is of q
rich limestone, susceptible OF q
high state ofcultivation. The fair
grounds occupy an elevated posi-
ton, and command an extensive
view OF the surrounding land
scape. The Winchester pike winds
through some of the II ost desira.
BILE portions of the land. 1t is as
smooth as floor, kept in excellent
condition, and passable at all sea-
sons OF the year, with but little
Inconvenience. The church inter-
ests of the town are represented
by an ample supply of spires point
ing Heaven ward, and architecture
which, though not costly. Is sufi-
Client for the simple tastes of those
who prefer plain and practical
exhibition of piety that should be
Christ-like in its simplicity, and
depend more on inward workings
than outward show Two hotels,
the Continental and the Grand
Central, are the leading establish
ments, and are kept In the best of
style for moderate compensa-
ton. The Continental can be spo-
ken of in this connection from
personal knowledge of its COM
forts and conveniences and OF its
affable landlord and competent
clerk, Messrs. Rutledge and Coop
or, heretofore mentioned. Two
newspapers furnish the intelli-
gence on current events and are
commendable specimens OF the
"art preservative." The offices of
INDEPENDENT and the Statesman
have every evidence Of plenty of
work, are well supplied with the
necessary requisites, and are pre-
sided over by able and accomplish
ed editors.
The Order OF Masonry flourishes
here. Two lodges hold semi
monthly meetings and are capital
delineators OF the secret work be-
longing to that Jurisdiction. Equal
ity Lodge, No. "A, Is the oldest
and strongest numerically. The
officers, like those In Robert
White, are active, progressive,
pains-taking, thoroughly CONVEX.
SAINT and deeply rooted in the prin-
ciples that embellish the hidden
mysteries of the fraternity. The
w. M, Charles j. Faulkner. Jr,,
Is man of more than the usual
mental eDdowments, and his con-
duet ia the responsible position
which ne holds cannot be too
highly extolled. The lodge is
truly band Of brethren, an esprit
de corps rules there, which Is graf
flying to observe, and If there Is
any want OF harmony it Is care
fully concealed. Two candidates
were the recipients Of the third
degree few evenings since, and
1t II doubtful whether better or
more accurate exemplification of
unwrltten truth can be shown any
where, but how impressiveIy ii
was carried through can only be
known TO the "household of faith
and not to the great curious out
side. Robert White, the kindred
lodge, has a corps Of officers equal
ly proficient, and both are push
ing their claims to precedence In
a rivalry which should be emula-
ted, as it Is really desire to ex-
coed each other in the sublime
teachings and precepts of this, the
most ancient OF secret societies.
Bright, cheerful, consistent, intel
ligent sMasons are desirable ac-
quaintances wherever they may
be, ana Martinsburg need not fear
any superior in this respect out
side the limits of the State Of
West Virginia.
The following are the present
officers of Equality Lodge: @. j.
Faulkner, Jr., w. M, K, ID. Math-
ews, s. W., j. s. Boak, J.. W.,
A. Beall, Treasurer, Blackburn
Hughes, Secretary, George E.
Showers, 8. d., Samuel j. Bratt,
j. d., and Thomas w. Kearns,
Tyler.
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