Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-03-08
THE SECRET SOCIETIES.
MASONRY.

IN Monday evening occurred the regular
communication of Ohio Lodge, No. /, ana
there was good attendance OF brethren
nresent To witness the work TO be done on
That occasion. Three worthy aspirants
presented themselves, and on whom were
conferred the first degree of Masonry, ana
they doubtless left the MasOns retreat win
fair knowledge of how to work as En-
tered Apprentices and to use the useiul
tools used in that particular branch oil Ma
sonic business. The work was presided
over bv Worshipful Master Maxwell, VINO
also performed the excellent work, with
the assistance of his efficient corps OF OIL
GERS and our Worthy Past Lecturer.
On Monday afternoon delegation OF
Knights of Wheeling and Cyrene Com
manderies boarded the steamer Philips for
a pilgrimage and 10 pay knightly visit 10
Sfeubenvne Commandery No II, 10 De
preseut al the inspection OF the same, ana
also TO witness the work OF the evening
The time was pleasantly spent on the Doal
and iu due time we arrived at the Guy OF
Steubenyi!le. aud found the knle hts OF that
city in line and awaiting, ready 10 escort
lbs TO the end of our pilgrimage. WIN
stem 10 the music of the SteuOenVlile
band we started on our way, during when
a violent snow storm prevailed, out an
went forward and to the end. On lhe
round of our march we halted long enough
TO receive the Grand Inspector and accom-
panving knights from Salem. o., and VINO
accompanied the parade 10 the hnlsh. l ne
distinguished guests Just mentioned were;
Very Eminent Sir II. V. Hampson, Grand
Sword Bearer of the Grand CommanderF
of Ohio: Sir K. J. Walton, Eminent Com
mander. NJ. b. Hand, Past Eminent Com
mander, and Sir Knight G.. l.. Miller.
During the parade the Wheeling knights
executed some fine evolutions in the tao
tics. and they received some fiatterlng
comments for the same, as the movements
in forming the Greek cross, Passion cross
and Hollow square were all correctly
formed. and well done. The parade being
over we ascended 10 the asylum and dis
mantled ourselves OF our uniforms, ana IN
fatigue dress went TO the hotel and supped,
after which we returned TO the asylum
and the commanCery was opened with a
very large asSemblage of knights, and also
two Knights of the Red Cross, who were
DESTROYS of being Templars. Their petl-
tons was not made in vain, for before we
left Stuebenville they were truly valiant
Knights-Kn Templars.
The emminent commander, VIM. l.. Ben.
der. who was formerly member OF
Wheeling Commandery No. l, conferred
| the Is. Il. order SpIendldIy, anu oN MS Icu-
dition Of the work made deep and lasting
impression on the minds and consciences
of the candidates that will be with them
during life, and time cannot etface. ana II
they are faithful unto death, will receive
crown of life" The other officers who
took part in the work did splendidly, and
understood their duties well, more es-
Decially the preate who is specially fitted
| for his important duties.
Bv request of the Eminent Commander
| Very Eminent Hampsou conferred the
Malta orders upon the aspirants in an in
telligeut aud effective manner, and showed
that he was u well qualified officer. not
only 10 communicate the work, but also TO
produce the desired effect the work is in
tended to convey TO the mind, heart and
conscience of he who would be Knight
After the work was over all the knights
were invited to partake of sumptuous
banquet which was elegantly arranged IN
an adjoining hall, and which surpassed the
several banquetS No has been called
upon TO discuss for some time.
| At the close of the feast for the body we
had a feast for the mind, and many good
speeches were made, which were replied
to with sentiments of brotherly love and
unity, especially those of Sirs McCook and
Priest. of Steubenvile COmmandery. En-
inent HampSOn and his associates, OF Salem.
responded with some well time remarks,
and Wheeling being called upon responded.