Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1888-01-14
RUTH'S GLEANINGS.

we'll heated and ventilated, and pro-
vided with every convenience. The
carpet is rich, heavy Brussels, of taste
full design. The chairs were made to
order ard are very pretty and COM
Portable. The chandeliers are large
and HANDSOME. Over the Worshipful
Masters chair hangs large letter
G." in gilt, illuminated with asjets.
I don't know what it stand for unless
it is goat, or great guns. / wanted
Mr.. Creque to tell me, but he is a good
Mason and wouldn't. They have three
desks covered with rich, blue silk
plush and finished with fringe and sill
yer braid; three large, handsome
chairs for the principal officers; and a
handsome Bible on the altar. There
is also very fine toned organ. / sup
pose the music is fitting and popular.
Pictures of Garfield and Washington
are in prominent places, and Hon.
w. III. I'll. Flick has his place with
them. In looking over the Masonic
emblems l found the very same old
figure in geometry that used to puzzle
my BRAIN. Wonder what they de-
monstrate! Didn't see the goat as it
was out pasturing. Is driven in of
nights. In the centre of the room is
sort of altar with three candles cat-a-
cornered around it, where l suppose
those who regret that they joined the
lodge, kneel to swear off. The hall is
not finished yet, but as it is, is certain
ly very handsome. The committee
on arrangements are evidently well
chosen, and when the furnishing is
completed, it is to be hoped that the
Masonic brethren will be worthy of
the hall. They had a rehearsal on
Monday afternoon, so private that
they would not allow us to stay.
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If some of the young men of Mar
tinsburg were as far advanced on the
ladder of fame as they are on the stare
way, there would be lots more hope
for them.
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Judge Beckwith is here presiding
over the Circuit Court.
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We had more snow last Monday,
but as usual, not enough of the right
kind to make sleighing.
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rags" was rendered for the first
time in Martinsburg, in Feller's Opera
House on Tuesday night. The play is
combination of the comic and pa
thetic and was played in a very realis-
tic manner. A great many more could
have been seated in the room and
those who were not present missed an
evening of real entertainment.
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"Mugg's Landing" is one of the
brightest comedies rendered here for
some time. Miss Francis Bishop as
Muggs," is thoroughly artistic ac-
tress, and her support is in every sense
one of the most capable on the road.
E" Mugg's Landing" will always find
an appreciative port in Martinsburg.
Prospect Lodge No. 30, 1. o. o. F.,
meets in their Hall in heScheu build
ing every Monday at seven and half
P. NJ, and would be glad to have any
one to join and come with them. All
the members ofthis Lodge are request
ed to be present at the next meeting,
as there is a debate of interest between
two gentlemen. Come or you'll miss
good treat. RUTH.
Daniel Brown, son of James r.
Brown, and brother of Sylvester
Brown, of Martinsburg, who re-
sides at 2l2 North Mechanic street,
Cumberland, breathed his last on Sat-
urday afternoon, aged % years. The
funeral took place from the Centre
Street M. E. Church at2 O'Clock p. m.
Monday, and the services were con-
Quoted by Rev. James NJ. Rollins,
of Frostburg, assisted by Rev. Rich
ard Norris. The pall-bearers were
Messrs. l.. Monkey, Ira Monkey, w.
Easton, w. Briggs, H Moxley and C.
Briggs.
Alas Alas" the dude exclaims.
= in my slender ankle I've got pains. :"
g. Don t fret, said ma, for whom he had
sent, Il have some Salvation Oil"
My time is up" said the Doctor to
the patient, whom he found using DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup. and he was correct,
for his cough had been cured.
The members of Lincoln Post No.
G. A. R., have secured Miss Olive
Thompson, of the New York Star
Lyceum Bureau. to give an entertain
ment for the benefit of the Post, on
the evening of Jan. 30th. She is re-
nowned reader and impersonator, and
draws the best audiences wherever
she appears. She is lady of great
beauty and force of expression and
action in the characters she takes, and
should have large audience here,
especially in the interest of the Post.
CIRCUIT CoURT.-The January
term of Circuit Court for Berkeley be-
gan on Tuesday. Judge Beckwith
charged the grand jury in clear and
fOrcible language. Mr.. HI. n. Dea-
trick was chosen foreman. Court is
pushing the cases before it, and there
are a good many this term. The
grand jury so far have found true bills
against VIM. Keefe, felony, and mis-
demeanor; Ella Reynolds, INSIDE
meanor; j. H. Healen, misdemean-
or; w. H. Franks, misdemeanor !;
George Bulga, not felony; Charles
Johnston, misdemeanor; j. M. Van
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