Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-05-18
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ginia, Companion McCahon performed
the work of the High Priest in his well
known and very excellent manner, assisted
by the various officers of the Chapter.
Every one present was well pleased
with the work, especially our very
worthy kMost Excellent Grand
High Priest Companion George
Davis, of the capital city of the State,
made some well-timed remarks after the
completion of the work, expressing his APP
prOval of the same, and further said that
the Companions of the entire jurisdiction
looked up to the Royal Arch Nlasons of
Wheeling for a correct knowledge of the
capitulary work as il should be performed
in its original purity. The Royal Arch Ma
sons of this city should feel an especial
pride in endeavoring to do true and correct
work in the future, after receiving so nigh
a compliment for our most excellent Com
paniOn. At the close of the chapter, all re-
tired 10 Companion Ziegenlelder's, where
some excellent refreshments were served.
Wheeling Lodge No. held regular
communication on Thursday evening and
work was had in the NJ. NJ Degree, the w.
being assisted in his duties by many of the
efficient workers of Wheeling.
The Sir Knights and ladies of this city,
who We're in attendance at the Grand Con-
clave held in the city of Parkersburg, the
past week, will not soon forget the royal
knightly greetings or the most excellent
courteous treatment received at the hands
of both the valiant Knights and their la
dies during their recent pilgrimage, and as
the Grand COnclave will wheel into line in
our city next COnlave il is TO be hoped that
not only the Knights and ladies of our city
win return them the hearty welcome they
so much deserve, but that the whole city
will welcome them with open arms. The
city of ParkerSOurg was handsomely deco
rated during the COuclave. Many of the
largest business houses WED with one an
other in producing some very fine emblems
of the order. the same being formed by the
arrangement OF the goods they represented.
The Knights and ladies OF Wheeling Com
mandery and Sir Knights of Cyrene (who
accompanied them were assigned 10 the
Commercial Hotel. and We're accommodate
ed and provided for by the proprietors,
Nolan and DOwd. in royal style, every at
tention being paid for their comfort and
their wants, and at dinner on Thursday
vote of thanks were extended 10 them for
the many kind attentions received AZ their
hands. The banquet at the Blannerhasset
Hotel was fine. and only because we were
too full for utterance did we desist from
the many Of the variety of good things pro-
vided fOr. the inner man. The parade was
the largest local affair which has vet occur
ed i'm our Jurisdiction, aud each COmman-
derry Wed with the other 10 make the
finest display. But it would be impossi-
Die TO judge which.one presented the finest
appearance. and all must do as we must do
ourselves. allow each city represented TO
claim their own particular body as being
entitled to the pendant for beauty ana
manly appearance The streets were In
4;,,. .o,If+f,,, sc mud neciefe in adding Il
beauty for a few blocks of brick pave
ments, and Wheeling No / executed many
of the beautiful movements they have re-
Gently learned To execute in good style, and
in way equal 10 many Knights who have
been i'm arms. and served many years OF
warfare. and Commander McCahOn must
certainly feel proud that his eXertionS were
not in vain. Eminent Commander Morris
was appointed one of the assistant mar
shals. and was al the head of the col
umu on horseback. which presented
fine appearance. As TO the evolutions OF
the other Communicates. they were IN our
rear and we cannot speak. but from the
expressions of those who were in position
10 know all throughout the route of the
parade. their appearance and evolutions
We're fine. and the only complaint was
that on account of being com
PEELED To march on the pave
ments a larger part of the way. the banners
could not be displayed, and consequently
peoDle could not distinguish one com
manderv from another, but this unfortu-
nate management could not be prevented,
because of the recent Outp0urings OF the
heavens After the parade all repaired TO
the steamboat landing. and on board OF
two steamers. (Which were Cabled togetherl.
and steamed down TO the island Banner
hassett. where all were safely landed, and
where we viewed what was left OF the
home of that notorious parsonage. Aaron
Burr. All that is left is an old well lined
with ferns. and number of dressed stone
piled one upon the other. We drank toast
from that well TO our truly courteous ana
Knights. because there was
nothing of a more tempting nature on the
island: and we viewed the pile OF stone,
the monument memorial either 10 the name
of Aaron Burr. or the great Ohio Valley
flood of 81. which is correct / cannot say,
vet would judge the latter. because one +.
c. stated that he was informed that during
that great Hood calamity those stones
were floating prOmiScuously about the
island. and il must be true. because brick
and stone houses were known at that time
to move from their base.
During the stay of the Knights on the
Island. the drill corps of Calvary Com
mandry gave an exhibition drill. II was
the finest we have witnessed IN our lurlS-
diction. and every one was greatly pleased,
and more especially all knights were en-
Unused i'm the drill, and trust il had the et-
feet of causing every COmmandery of West
Virginia to encourage that important part
of our Order by forming a corps in every
so that AT the next conclave
a competitive drill will be had for some
token of merit for the most proficient mum
her of drilled men in any OF our several
Communicates.
In closing this report of our pilgrimage l
must say that the Opera House band, one
and all. excelled all former efforts, and
was the finest band in attendance, both IN
appearance as "a whole and by their me ar
tistic performance on their various lnstru-
ments. | would like 10 mention them IN
This particular personally, but space will
not allow. But the citizens of Wheeling
can be proud of the organization, and Will
never be ashamed of our band which Is the
Il No | of West Virginia.
To the noble Standard Bearer Zorn we
must return our thanks for the arrange
ments and good times mad during the past
couclave who spared neither time nor
money i'm making everything pleasant and
ENJOYABLE 10 all Wheeling and Cyrene
Knights who had the pleasure OF being at
Paryersburg. All returned home on Thurs
dav evening well, hearty and happy, and
ali thoroughly enjoyed themselves from the
moment they left the city
Ohio Lodge No. will meet as usual this
week. afid if no work is on hand, a subject
win be presented for discussion on meet
inc, acting, parting
Nelson Lodge No. 30 will hold regular
communication this week, and work VIII
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me fine work done by the officers of No. 30.
An visiting brethren who can attend Will
have an enjoyable meeting.
New Cumberland Lodge, No. %, will
have two candidates for the Third Degree
next week. and as many of our city breth-
rem desire 10 go there 10 see the work per
formed. a communication has been received
from the Lodge. through the w. NJ, stating
that a special meeting would be held on
the Slst for our accommodation. and as he
desires TO know forthwith. the excursion /
,,.;I no ARRANGED nj Lodge room Monday |