The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-11-22

prosperous productive Sullt Ah lANu'
trious people, quick and safe means OF
transportation NJ men and goods from
place to place" Now, rs stdte, We
possess all these and more, for in addi-
ton TO our productive soil and an in
dustrious people, We have u mineral
wealth that is not surpassed by any
state ia this union. Throughout the
length and breadth OF our state the
hills are fairly bursting with their
wealth of coal. To-day thousands OF
cars are sent to The great city OF Chicago
loaded with coke and coal from our
West Virginia nines, and there are as
many, or more perhaps, that find
their way to our eastern sea-
board. Then, our timber, tho best
that grows-lhousands OF acres that
have never heard the stroke Of the
woodlands lax, that will soon be great
source OF wealth to our people.
as TO the means OF conveyance
these are being provided. Railroad
building has gono on ut rapid rate
within the last five years. And may we
not hone it will continue unit! MI the
rich mines and these great trees that
have stood the storms OF centuries will
be made to contribute their wealth for
the good OF mankind? These things arc
coming to pass every day and will null
tiply in tho near future. Then indus.
trial communities will spring up, and
social and beneficial organizations will
come to the front, and the three links
will be there, as they have ever been-
ut the right place and at the right time.
The fires OF our beloved order shine
the brightest in times OF greatest dis
tress. When flood, fire and pestilence
sweep through our land, then that
charity OF which VIC boast shows itself
by timely relief to the distressed.
How well remember in lines past.
when the south WAS stricken with tho
dreaded fever and the cry went out for
help, that our order was among the first
to respond. And when Chicago was
still in flames relief was at once tee.
graphed without waiting Tor the cry for
help. The same OF the Johnstown flood.
These are some of the great calamlties
that came to our people, and in which
all organizations ana individuals joined
in sending relief These great calami-
ties make the whole world kin.
The religious and political opinions
that divide men and create heartburn
ings are not tolerated within these
walls. Here we are expected to work
together as one man and for common
causa-for the good OF mankind. But
if II brother so far forgets himself rs 10
allow evil influences to control his ac-
tions, he must be called to account.
Then you are 10 take him by the hand,
point out to him the true way, and lend
10 him such assistance US will bring
him back to that position designed by
the Author OF his being. Teach him
charity by practical work. Charity
throws its mantle over the faults and
failings of brother, and seeks 10 find
excuses for his irailties, rather than to
hold them up to the world 10 the injury
OF brother, for it considers that men
at their best are but erring beings, and
as such they cannot avoid the failings
incident to human nature.
In a word, my brothers, BIO charitable
to an erring brother, and remember
that charity Is the sublime principle OF
our order. 1t is not only crown OF
honor to he who practices it, but it fills
the recipient with grateful feelings as
well, and make him better man.
But l was called to give an adj
dress OF welcome, and l have failed
to stick to my text. l have pre-
sumed to undertake 10 tell the brothers
their duties, and have allowed myself
TO be led off by the beauties OF our order.
l am somewhat like the old West Vir-
GINA hunter with his old musket that
scattered dreadiully, but with the hope
OF bringing down ut least some game.
You brothers must not suppose that
you are to have the credit of doing all
the good that the order has credit for.
You must remember that there arc
women in these days, and in ali things
whore good work is TO be done, she is,
as tina saying goes, ''strictly in it."
1t was happy thought, and should
have been thought OF before, when
Brother Colfax presented the degree'of
Rebecca to the Grand Lodge OF the
United States for its consideration and
adoption. 1t ut once placed the wives
OF our members in position to assist
in the great work OF charity and love,
for which the order was organized. Be-
sides it gives n sister an opportunity 10
know il the brother is certainly at the
lodge, or whether he is tout with the
boys" having q time"
BY assoclating woman with US in this
holy work OF Friendship, Love and
truth, and thus securing her co-opcra-
ton, who does not see that We greatly
increase our prospects for usefulness and
render the task before us easier OF nc.
compishment. With her aid we shalt
indeed be better able to elevate the
character Of man, and the world, We
trust will become happier and better
BIZ our joint Efforts in thegloriou5 cause
that We this day are .laboring to per-
petuate and spread. Then, all honor to
womant All honor to the daughters of
Rebecca!
And now, brothers, on behalf OF the
city of Wheeling, extend to you one
and all hearty welcome within our
gates. and on behalf of our citizens l will
say am sure they will receive you with
that hospitality for which Virginians
and West NiFginians have ever been
noted.
II tho doors are not open, you will
find the iatch.string out.
And when you are through with your
labors and have returned to your homes,
may We not hope thatYouwitlremembe
this meeting, and feel that it was both
pleasant and profitable to have been
here?
After the address OF welcome the ded-
ication ceremonies took place. being in
charge OF the famous Wheeling team.
which had charge OF the recent dedica-
ton OF the l. O. 0. +. building in this
city. The ceremony was perfectly gone
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