Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-12-22
FRATERNAL NEWS.
MASONRY


On last Monday evening occurred the
Diamond Anniversary of Ohio Lodge No.
1, \. +. y NJ, of this city. The lodge
was organized. and its first Officers were
installed In April, ISIS. lis membership
from that time 70 the present has always
heen composed of the best citizens OF
Wheeling. who not only took a great inter-
esq ia the work of the Fraternity, but also
IN the business affairs and government OF
the CITY, There was a good attendance OF
brethren and their wives present 70 witness
the ceremonies and listen TO the go0d
things prepared for the occasion by oreth-
rem who had been appointed for that pur-
pose.
opened I'm an adjoining apartment under
me guidance of Worshipful Master White
head. proceeded 10 the room where the
ceremonies were 10 occur. and after the w
II. had welcomed those present called Past
Grand Master Collier 10 occupy the East
and 20 install the officers, Alex .. Max
well. W. NJ Andrew Ross, =. W; Francis
\. Ferguson, j. W; kalpu W hlteneau'
| Steward: Theodore Snidcr, Senior Dea-
con. James McGuugan, Junior Deacon;
Brothers Sterling. Collier ana han
being elected their own successors.
Bro. Robert White, Past Grand Master
then addressed those present ON the origin,
progress. and purposes OF the Fraternity
In an of hand speech, which was replete
with information and good things, not only
for the ladies who were present, but the
brethren also, and his timely advice given
should make "a deep and lasting impression
upon all present, and result IN GOOD 20 Ihe
Fraternity in general. He was followed
| hv Past Master Forgev, with a condensed
/ but excellent history of the lodge from Its
Organization, and was complete IN incidents
and work. in which Ohio Lodge had Oeen
/ permitted 70 be enjoyed.
Pas, Grand Master Collier then being
called forth. read an original poem, written
for the occasion. which was heartily re
ceived and enjoyed by all, closing with the
sentiment that he hoped TO meet all present
10 the Grand Installation above, which
would be conducted by our Supreme Grand
Master. in the portals of the Celestial
Lodge.
Past Master Joseph Hall had some i'm
DOrtaut suggestions 70 make Tor those
I present. and among which was 10 have the
ladies' ioin with the brethren in q Council
of the order Of the Easter Star, and by
that means 10 assist them in their works OF
charity.
/ PAST Master Blaisdeu being called forth
presented 20 those present FOR their con
sideratiOn some of the beauties in Masonry
lespeciallv in the charitable work OF carius
for tue widows aud orphans Of Masons
Ialluding % the many beautiful and SUD
stantial homes which are now IN many
sections Of our land, and also those which
are I'm contemplation. The lodge then re
tired and after closing proceeded 10 serv'
the ladies aud brethren with retreshment
which had been provided, after whicl
mingliug was had for Misunderstanding ant
TO become acquainted. Afterwards al
retired TO their homes, glad that they ha'
the privilege Of being permitted TO be pres
emit 10 celebrate the Diamond anniversary
The Masonic bodies of Bellaire, ONO
arc working hard in their every appoint
ment. the Lodges doing work every meet
ing. and the Chapter worked the Mari
Past and Most Excellent Masters degree
ON Thursday evening on two candidates
and Criss was happy in his lecture. We
are sorry we were not there.