Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-10-08
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The meeting Of Reliance Lodge No.
hall on Main street, was an "enthuser.
The hall was crowded with members
Of the local and sister lodges. The
chair was occupied by Master Work
man Brandfass. The question for ex-
tending the power Of the order came
under discussion, and was deferred till
future meeting for further investiga-
ton. Following the business session,
entertainment was furnished by diff
ferent members of the lodge. The diff
ferent numbers of the following pro-
gramme was heartily applauded and
encored at the conclusions:
Introductory, f. Il. LANCE; violin,
cornet aud piano, Messrs. Mccoy,
Flick and Floyd; select reading, w. j.
Lukens; quartette, Messrs. Mccoy,
White, Nesbitt and Shafer; recitation,
James Morgan; trombone solo, c. f.
Brandfass; select reading, r. II. Oar
rah; cornet solo, Cyrus P. Flick; story,
r. Robertson; descriptive baritone,
Frank M. White; violin, cornet and
solo, Messrs. Mccoy, Flick and Floyd;
speech, Hon. T. 5. Riley; recitation,
"The Honeymoon" James Morgan.
After this speeches were made by
Brothers McCluskey, Sommerville,
Crayton, GiligaD, Trimble, Bell, Lange,
Frazier, Garrison and others. These
social programmes are among the most
interesting and attractive features OF
thr sessions OF the lodge. Considerable
rivalry in this line has been stirred up
among the A, o. .. w. members and
these evenings during the winter prom
ise to be delightfully."- spent. The ,cial
idea is a powerful factor in this organ
ization, which has now $50, 600 members
and has paid $40, 100000 to orphans and
widows.
Welcome Lodge No. 6, A. o. q. W.,
held a rousing meeting on last Thurs
day night. AS usual, there was a good
attendance present. There were two
limitations. There were several good
speeches made, among them and those
which were enjoyed were made by
Brothers Trimble, McCluskey and Gill
gar. Prof. Summers rendered some OF
his choice selections on the piano.
Judging from the interest manifested
by the members OF the A. o. u. w. in
the city, the anniversary, which occurs
on the 27th, IS an assured success.
Wednesday evening last, Upchurch
Lodge No 20, A. o. u. W., held a
meeting in their lodge room in Odd Eel
lows building, which was we'll attend
ed BIZ members and visitors Brothers
Cruise and White edited those present
with sound advice as to lodge policy in
certain matters, and Brother Morgan
read humorous selection in his usual
happy vein.
Good OF the Order" is becoming a
prominent feature Of the sessions OF
Upchurch, and members Of sister lodges
are cordially Invited to attend and par
ticipate. Business of importance was
was promptly dispatched. Applications
for membership were received and sew
era new names added to the already
large roll.
Though Upchurch now bears the
proud title OF THE Baby Lodge" she
is proving herself q healthy child, aud
in the coming celebration on the 9th
inst, OF the tWenty-fi'th anniversary OF
thu founding Of the order, will be found
bearing her part among the other
lodges. This event IS looked forward
To as gala day among the fraternity,
and will be the means OF impressing on
the people Of this city and vicinity the
numerical strength and solidity OF this
excellent frateansi and beneficial order
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