Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-07-15
THE SECRET SOCIETIES.
MASONRY.

On Monday evening last occurred the
regular convocation OF Wheeling Union
Chapter No. l, and there was 3 very
who took part In the work OF the even
ing, which was the comforting OF the
degrees of Mark, aud to and Including
the Royal Arch. and which was rem
dered by the officers with much salts
faction to the candidates, as well as TO
the com panions. After the chapter was
closed sumptuous spread was had, aud
enjoyed by all.
On Tuesday evening, Bates Lodge
No 80, met in monthly communion, and
northumberland the evening was rather
sultry, and the lodge room warm, there
was large attendance OF brethren. who
took much interest in the work and re-
NAMED until the close.
On Thursday evening Nelson Lodge,
No. 80, met and worked the FIRST and
third degree on one candidate each In
the presence Of large gathering OF
brethren. who were we'll pleased with
the rendition OF the work 10 its close.
On Wednesday evening Mcdaniel
Lodge Of Perfection met and its officers
practiced In the work OF the ritual, aud
all who were there were well pleased
with the time thus spent together.
On Friday evening the officers Ga
Wheeling Union Chapter held class for
instruction, and from the interest taken
by them, they will do first-cass work 10
all the degrees next month.
The meetings !or the coming week
are: Albert Pike Council Thirtieth De.
gree Wednesday evening and work the
thirtieth degree on some candidates,
which will insure full turnout OF
the brethren.
On Friday evening the Chapter Glass
will meet again for instruction, and II
is hoped many companions will be pres
emit with its officers to study the work
at that time.
THE LATE T. c. TUCKER.
All freemasons who are familiar with
the great names OF Masonic history in
this country will unite with the
Masons OF the Ancient and Ac-
cepted Scottish Rite in deplor-
! ing the sudden aud untimely
death Of Philip Crosby Tucker, Grand
Commander of the Southern Jurisdic-
ton, which occurred at the House OF
the Temple in Washington on last Mon.
! day. He had been ailing for many
months but no one supposed the
end was so near. lie dropped dead
| from organic disease OF the heart. His
remains were taken 10 Galveston,
Texas, accompanied by his wife and
daughter who were with him ia Wash
ington at the time OF his death, and by
Grand Secretary Weber. The Grand
Chancellor, o. 5. Long, was prevented
from making the melancholy journey
by reason OF sickness 10 his own family
at Charleston.
Grand Com mander Tucker was ma
tive of Vermont, and was In the 6Sth
year OF his age. His father and grand
father were Grand Masters Of Masons
in Vermont, and conspicuous for their
bold and sturdy stand during the anti
Masonic excitements OF the first quarter
OF the century. Philip c. Tucker loca-
ted In Galveston, Texas, as an attorney
AID counsellor at law a number OF years
before the war and soon built up lu-
crative and important business, In which
his son has been associated as partner
during recent years. He leaves a widow
and seven children.
Upon the death Of DR.. j. c. Bachelor
who succeeded Gen. Albert Pike, Bro.
Tucker became Grand Commander I'D
interim, in July 1898, and at the meet
ing of the Supreme Council held in st.
Louis in October last be was elected
Grand Commander for life. BY his
death the Office devolves upon Hon.
Thomas Hubbard Caswell, OF san Fran.
cisco, who will serve until the Supreme
Council meets at Washington In Octo-
Der 1895.
Brother fuckers activity in Masonic
affairs in Texas is shown by the fact
that he was Past Grand Master, Past
Grand High Priest and Past Grand
Commander OF Knights Templars. He
was crowned an active member OF the
Supreme Council OF the thrty-third
degree in 1868 and through his tireless
energy many hourishing bodies OF the
Scottish Rite have been established.
Peace TO his ashes.