Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-15
-, GRAND CONNANDzRT OF WEST VIR-
e,NlA FINISHES IT'S LADORS
Oh. Sir Knights ard Their Ladies Return to
Ter Somss-Ths Festivities Of the
Second Day.

"fl. series Of entertainments which
made the past two days season OF
paw ,, delight. The gallant Sir
CUNTS ~ Wheeling and Cyrene Com
,.rfes have spared no expense 70
-. the occasion memorable one,
.bev are rewarded in the many ex-
~ of praise from the visitors,
y,.s-e a unit in the verdict that they
.., been right royalty entertained by
... Wheeling Knights.
,rt. visitorS were tired after the eX-
30. ~ the preceding day, but never
.st.,.ss we're out bright and early yes
80, corning. AT nine o'clock. Cal
'T,.,mandery of ParkerSburg, with
- = r. Baker in command, gave an
~,t-,or drill in front of the Mcclure
-. The sidewalks wSre crowded
,.t -.oole. while the fair sex Wore out
rrmbcrS as 10 test the capacity
i. s. WcIure House balcony. The
.,rcs of such large crowd seemed
.ns-.re the Knights to put forth their
fF,rts. and the drill was carried
most successful manner. The
,,r with which the Knights re-
lea -o the various commands, and
f,rr,le>S manner in which they
,b,onrh the various difficult evO-
..,,s .alled forth frequent applause
,-,. IN, delighted spectators, aud sub
,|r,iated the claim which Calvary Com
3-~Iery makes, of being one of the
-..t drilled military organizations IN
Ills .sston OF the country.
q. .be conclusion of the drill the
.-,,r. .ommanderieS formed in line
an III, opera House Orchestra NJ
-b.o3 and marched To the Wheel
90 F'n Grove motor station, where
.-' ,,,t,,r5rd a special train aud were
---..5 ,a the Park. Upon arriving at
,r...,,rs delightful resort the Sir
r.,b., and their ladies spent several
t.-.ir wandering about the beautiful
,-a,nd, aud admiring the pretty MOWERS
Si graceful trees and foliage, with
xbich Nature has been so lavish IN pro-
.iding that pleasant retreat. The opera
House Orchestra rendered programme
M choice selections which captivated
me visitors. Many of the gentlemen
sought the bowling alleys, which were
,be scene of many exciting, though
friendly contests. Grouped about the
fountain and fish pond in the farther
end OF the Park, the Sir Knights ana
,heir ladies had their pictures took,
and the enterpriSing photographer was
rewarded by large number OF orders.
The largest portion Of the crowd re-
turned 10 the city on the one o'clock
motor. bur many fingered several hours
longer
I'm the afternoon, between the hours
~ three and four o'clock, one OF the
mast ENJOYABLE events Of the day took
Mace al the headquarters OF Wheeling
Commandery. 40 MannerchOr Hall. IL
was reception 10 the visiting Sir
Knight, aud their ladies'. The mem
barS o, The C0mmaudery were assisted
I'm receiving aud entertaining by the
following committee OF ladies: Mrs.
Dr. Morris. Mrs. Alfred PAUL, Mrs.
Col. RObt White, Mrs. Stephen Water
house. Mrs. George Bremen, Mrs. J. c.
RiheldafTer aud Mrs. ). II. Creighton.
The Opera House orchestra was sta
toned ir one corner, and played
throughout the reception. lee cream,
cakes c.aret punch and lemonade made
up the bill. Of fare, and it was discussed
with ay.dity. Mrs. Ziegenfelder fur
niShed the refreshments. Each Sir
Knight and lady who attended was pre-
Sented with a handsome souvenir, TRAN
ze-Shaped plate, bearing the inScrip-
lion: Compliments OF Wheeling Com
maudery No. l." while in the center was
she emblem of the Order-"In hoe Signo
y.uceS. "
Most q the Parkersburg Knights de-
parted on the APO train on the Ohio
River Railroad, and the Huntington
delegation left at noon. while many OF
,be other communicates, Including AL
eyheny left earlier in the day.
THE BUSINESS TRANSACTED.
On Wednesday night the following
officers were chosen 10 serve the enSu-
ing year.
Grand COmmander-Sir John w. Nor
rs, Of this city.
Deputy Grand Commander-Sir E. +.
RieiSnyder, Of ParkerSburg.
Grand GeneraliSSimO-Sir Frank Burt,
OF Warrington.
Grand Captain General-Sir +. L.
Buttrick. % Charleston.
Senior Grand Warden - Sir j. y.
Banks, OF HuntingtOns
The closing session OF the Grand
Commlndery was held AT Masonic Hall
Yesterday morning at ten o'clock, with
brand Commander HOvey in the chair.
The frs, business taken up was the
'omp.eti0n of the list Of new officers.
following was the result:
Grand Junior Warden-Sir John NJ.
Birch, Of this city.
Grand Standard Bearer-Sir Alfred
Paul. OF this city.
Grand Sword Bearer-Sir Shuck, OF
NartiuSburg.
Grand Junior Warden-Sir w. w.
Van Wrinkle, Of Petersburg.
Grand Captain Of the Guard-Sir \.
A. Lewis. of Weston.
Grand TreaSurer-Sir ID. w. Emmons,
Of Huntington.
Grand Recorder-Sir X. c. Dunning-
ION, of FairmOnt.
The newly elected officers were then
Installed, after which the question OF
me meeting place for the next session
oi the Grand COmmandery came up.
huntington received the honor without
much opposition. The meeting will
,ake place on the second Wednesday in
May After the transaction of routine
lnimpOrtaut business, the session ad-
burned at noon
PARADE AND BANQUET OF THE MYSTIC
SHRINERS.
The Ancient Order Of the Mobiles Of
the Mystic Shrine gave their parade
and banquet last night. The Mystic
Shrine IS purely social order, and the