Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-28

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was one Of 'Peace on earth good will To
men," and ii is most appropriate that
their actions in behalf CT the human
race should to-day be entwined and
celebrated throughout the land by al
who loved their fellow man.
Permit me here TO introduce an ode
sritten for this occasion by VIM. IL.
Barnes, of California, the Poet Laureate
of the Ancient Order OF United Work
men:
OCTOBER 9TH, 1898.
WV. H. BARNES.
Raise the anthem Of Thanksgiving
Let the banners be unfurlsd-
IT'S our ORDERS Silver Birthday:
Send the tidings through the world
Maine ls picket IN the hast,
California In the West
Each b.ing offerings to the feast
Nobly aided by the rest.
Every State and every section
Gladly tbis day celebrate
Hearts are tnro0biug With afIectlo1
For our Order-good and great,
Tens Of thousands lift theis voices
In grand and sweet rafr2!n,
Honoring good Father UPCHURCH
Sleeping now Ia Bellefoutaine.
Grateful Widows-she!tered orphans
Bless the name OF him who brought
Aid and comfort 20 beTesved ones
By his God-iospired thought
And the death beds OF our brethren
Have been frightened. for they knew
We would shield the loved ones they left here,
Prove 10 obligation true.
Every check hath prompt been honosed
That humanity hath drawn
On the Bank OF Ancient WorSmen
In the quarter century gone.
Aud the payments have but added
To the treasure yet in store.
Fifty millions paid but showeth
Thrice rs many millions more.
Speed the tldings-rinS the joy-bells-
North aud south and East and West
Tnrough ST storm, and opposition
Hath our Order stood the test
Enemies and foes Zee, vanqulshed,
From its pure and radiant light
Poverty and want are banished
BY its effort for the right.
Celebrate throughout the nation
Joy be in each Workman's home
Let all shout with glad citation:
AMIN ERsART DAY HAS CONE!
ITO the members of the order In the
State of West Virginia, and especially
in the city OF Wheeling. let me say that
their enthusiasm 10 behalf OF the An
Gent Order of United Workmen and
their devotion TO its precepts are well
known and highly appreciated by the
Grand Lodge officers and the member
ship throughout the jurisdiction, aud
te-dsy's celebration adds one more gem
to their many jewels, and | cannot but
congratulate the citizens OF Wheeling
in having In their midst so many mem
bers OF the Ancient Order OF United
Workmen, whose devotion TO the order
is the very best assurance OF good clt!'
zenship.
TOO much credit cannot be given tc
those who in the early history OF the
A. o. U. W., by their unseltish and I'M
faltering adherence to its principles,
contributed to make it's present. mag
nificent proportions and It's proud his
tory possible, and those OF us who now
enjoy the fruits OF their labor should
emulate their example, that we In turn
may not only maintain our organization
in It's present high standing, but be
able to hand TO our posterlty an organ
izatiou without peer.
again permit me, In the name OF the
Grand Lodge, TO thank you one and al
for your presence on this occasion and
your generous welcome"
Charles Zulauf In his rich, deep and
mellow voice sang when Jack Came
Home" This made 4 remarkable I'm
preston, and the auuIence would moi
be satisfied until he gave another. H'
sang with great effect Rocked on the
Cradle Of the Deep"
Capt Il. 3. Dovener made a speech
which called out rounds OF enthusiastic
applause. He spoke of the motto OF the
society, Hope, fraternity and Charity.
Capt. Dovener predicted that the A. o.
L. w. OF this State would soon have al
independent organization OF It's own.
G.. w. Atkinson In his remarks spoke
of the motto and watchward Of the A
o. U. w. Ho said that the greatest
drawback humaniGy has is selishuesS
Everybody is selfish. The translation
OF our motto from the Latin is: EVER
man needs the help OF others" No matter
how strong man is in mind or body
how self-reliant he might be, how muct
wealth be has, there Is not 8 man who
does not need the help OF other men.
That is why we,want fraternity. Men
naturally lean upon another. They
need help TO cultivate their social, phys
icsl and mental natures. They need 4
rub up against their fellow men. The
watchword OF this society Il
Hope, Charity and Protection
1t makes no difference to the hopeful
NAN how dark the clouds may be above
him, be has hope for better and
sweeter day.
Remarks were made by others and
the audience were delighted by a reclta
ton from Mr.. Charles Gilligsn, entitled
"Shamus O'Brien.
The parade will take place at
o'clock to-day. The members Of
the lodges are expected to b.
at their respective lodge halls a
1890 o'clock. After the parade thu
exercises as originally planned Will b
given at Mozart Park. This will 10
clude the bowling contest and frework
at night.
NOTES OF THE RIvER