The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-01-07

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CLOSING ol S""c";nan,oI 'IS Kra|sr;iS band iaiaId.
MaIcL 10 Banquet.
Tho welcome address Of Judge CranmcI
was an able and eloquentefiort, and heart
lily a%pplauded.
Ter Lodge, made the following reply tU
Judge Cramner's address Of welcome:
Officers and members Of Alpha Lodge:
1t was my desire upon this occasion 10
have been a silent spectator, free to enjoy
tho rapturous emotions Of gratitude which
| now feel, but the distinguished commit
tee who have honored me with the posi-.
ton which ! now occupy have overruled
my wishes and | yield to their request.
Therefore, OH behalf OF Chandler Lodge
No. S57, our wives and daughters here as
sembled, permit me TO return u sincere
thanks 10 the Knights, wives and
daughters OF Alpha Lodge No. 424
for this princely reception. We have
often heard of the hospitality OF our
Wheeling brethren, but like the visit Of
the Queen Of Sheba to King Solomon, who
said that the half OF his magnitlcence had
never been told her, so with us. We have
heard Of, but never before in eur history
have we received such a friendly welcome
as has been accorded, or such regal treat
ment rs is proifered US tonight in YOU
beautiful and prosperous city. A city
made famous by its trade, its professions.
its culture, its mechanical, industrial and
manufacturing interests. A city abound
ing with cooperative associations, relic
societies and other splendid works O.
charity, which are monuments TO your hu
manity, encouraged and supported by the
liberality Of your people.
In accepting this cordial welcome Il
your city, and the magnificent reception
by your lodge, we do so not only as citi
zens OF a sister city, but as members aud
friends OF an order which stands iortl
pre.eminently prominent in works OF hu'
manity and love-. Among all the ORDER
that have sprung into existence for teach
ing men their highest and noblest duties
none stand forth more prominent, none
more beautiful in her proportions, mono
more hallowed in her associations, none
moro peace dwelling among her sons
none more love administering around hel
consecrated affairs than does our own, the
illustrious Order OF Knights Of Honor. An
order which has for its object not only the
comfort, welfare and happiness OF Its
yotAries, but the promotion OF the genera
good OF mankind. 1t not only benefits
the common cause OF philanthropy, but
insures to its members, in the hour ci
adversely and tribulation, a source of COM
fort and safety that none, save the arm OF
Omnipo,ence, can destroy, The golden
links OF affection that bind us TO home,
government, family and friends arc typi-
cal Of the influences that unite us as men-
bers OF this grand organization.
The true Knight of Honor never feels
alone, friendless or f0rsaken. On land or
sea, at home or abroad, in adversely or
prosperity, in sickness or health, he knows
that there are strong hands and sympa-
thizing hearts every ready to shield him
from danger, administer 10 his wants or
relieve his distresses.
Brethren, whilst we have for a few briei
hours turned aside from the busting
activities, the cares and anxieties of every
day life, to grasp the hand OF fellowship
and mingle in social converse, let us
endeavor 10 derive fresh strength and zeal
and go forth with FURNISHED armers in our
noble mission OF charity and benetcence.
Let us ever remember that human
sympathy Is as wide rs human existence,
and human love us comprehensive as
human needs.
There are thousands OF bleeding hearts
seeking for sympathy, thousands perish
ing for want OF a helping hand or a word
OF cheer. Let us not withhold the bread
that would give new life 10 the starving,
or refuse the oil that maketh glad the
wounded heart.
The history OF our Order for the year
that Just folded its record and taken its
place in the formation OF another century,
Is one in which we all should take a
pardonable degree OF pride. Our ranks
have been increased by hundreds, who
have rallied around our ensign and bowed
before our Consecrated affairs that never
before breathed an atmosphere so sweeten-
cd with the fragrance Of charity and love,
Not the ignoble camp.iolloWers OF curious
adventures and sordid gain, but true,
earnest knights, with hearts that beat and
arms that strike for the right.
The success which has crowned our Of.
forts in the year just past is only charaC-
~teristic OF the growth and prosperity OF
our Order since its inception. But little
more than half q decade has fitted by like
a startled bird since it flung TO the breeze
It's banner OF fellowship, bearing aloit the
heayen-inspired motto: ''Do unto others
as We would that others should do unto
you,' yet to night its vigorous vitality and
wonderful development baiIle explanation
and challenges the respect and admiration
OF the civilized world. It's influence is felt
and acknowledged throughout our entire
country. Its bright, refulgent beams rest
like q crown OF jewels on the pine.
clad hills OF Maine; its wedges OF light
have opened almost every hill top OF our
land, its broad, encircliug girdle has made
the two oceans 10 kiss aud its golden chain
OF love has welded the lakes and the
gull.
It's future is in our hands. II we act
well our parts in tho great drama Of hu-
man life, our beautiful temple will stand
complete in all its glory, the world will
look on and applaud, and Gods angels
will touch their harps with notes OF ap-
proval.
To the ladies who have graced this oc-
casion by their presence, ! desire to tend.
or my kindeSt regards for this evidence OF
your appreciation Of tue good cause In
which we are engaged. II there BIO one
incentive more than another to nerve the
arm and press the energy ofman to works
OF humanity, that incentive is supplied in
the heroic example Of woman. Then,
ladies, reinforce US with your smiles,
your Influence and your prayers, and un-
der tho blessing OF the Supreme Dictator
OF the Universe, will ever march the re-
%sistless battalions OF the knights Of
Honor.
Again, in tile name Of the Lodge, we
have the honor 10 represent, in the name
Il a. la. H. ,.,kfaE| tsa rnat1A Wvn N1anI~