Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-03-10
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Capture Harpers Ferry and Arc
in Turn Taken Prisoners.

Capture Harpers Ferry and Are
in Turn Taken Prisoners.
March 2, 1894, was high day for
Harpers Ferry among the Odd Fellows,
it being the occasion of the institution
| of Jefferson Lodge No. IS. D. of R.
There was large delegation from
Bethany Lodge No 7, which was met
by committee of ladies and gentle
men who escorted them to the hall on
Camp Hill where they found about 20
of the petitioners. After an hour
social entertainment and few pre-
liminary arrangements the Grand
Lodge was called to order by S. D. G.
NJ, GeorgeV. Rathman, who appoint
ed the following Grand Officers: Sis
ter NJ E. Gaver, D. G. NJ; G. w.
Beard, G. NJ; sister NJ. c. Brantner,
G. w; G. F, Smith, G. S.; sister
Alice v. Kline, G. t., sister Emily
Beard, G. c.; ] H. Hobbs. jr., G. l.
G.; Louis KapIan, G. O. G. The fol-
lowing named sisters and brothers
were in attendance. Sister K. H.
Westrater, NJ. c. Hartman, Clara w.
Smith, Hester A. Young, Elizabeth
Fost, Minnie DFenner, Catharine
Gaver, S. f. Harrington, brother Vim.
Westrater, and sister Daisy Kline, who
presided at the organ, all of whom
rendered efficient service in the lodge
work. The petitioners were then pre-
scented and duly instructed in the nys-
teries of the order. The lodge was
then instituted with appropriate GER
emonies following which the GraHd
Master ordered the election of officers
which resulted in the choice of sister
Macarthur, N. G.; sister Jessie Bur
/ ton, V. G.; brother Burton, secretary;
and sister Wagely, treasurer, after
which the Grand Lodge adjourned to
assemble again at 7 O'Clock. After a
short entertainment in the lodge room
the visitors were conducted in a body
to the residence of brother and sister
Macarthur where there was provided
delightful supper to which all did
ample justice, especially brother Gil
Smith, who has a large capacity for
the enjoyment of good things gener-
ally, but more particularly upon this
occasion he had the privilege of being
r. S., to the Grand Marshal, g. W.
Beard, who had placed before him S
| favorite dish Of cottage cheese which,
under their vigorous attacks, grew
diminitive and shortly faded from
sight; but they had scarcely time to
lament their loss when a kind friend
from an adjoining table passed over
a second dish which was followed by
the earnest protests of the Deputy
Grand Master and the "cackling of
of the other hens - 1t was neverthe-
less gladly accepted and heartily en-
joyed by the marshal and his aid.
Those young sisters and brothers who
SO materially aided in building up the
new lodge proved themselves master
workmen i'll the art of destruction at
the supper table, and gradually the
rattle of the steel became less and fin
ally subsidized, when all retired from
the scene Of action to rest amid the
cushions and easy chairs of the parlor
AID plan for second visit to the his
toric hills of Harpers Ferry Some
seem to have misgivings as to what
effect the present record would have
upon the second application. They
fear they might find on their return
that their hostess had placed a lock
upon her gate and watch dog upon
the lawn, to protect her interests, while
Others more hopeful believe the good
sister will forgive the past and allow
them another privilege Of ENJOYING her
hospitality. | would say to any and
all who wish TO enjoy whole-soul hos
pitality to visit Harpers Ferry and
especially to call upon sister Near
thur, for we have nineteen witnesses
who will testify that the hospitality OF
her home can not be surpassed by any
city hotel, with none of that conven-
tional GOODNESS usually attendant upon
boarding house life. There is an air
of freedom and motherly attention
that makes her guests feel right at
home. Alter pleasant chat in the
parlor of their good friends they re-
paired again to the hall, where FIVE
more applicants were waiting, who
were received and duly instructed, af-
ter which the Grand Lodge proceeded
with the ceremony of installation, fol-
lowing which came the Grand Mas
ter's speech and some pertinent re
marks by others, when the lodge was
closed in due form, and the visitors
repaired to the depot to return, home
amid the hearty farewell and kind
wishes for each others prosperity and
happiness. They arrived in due time
highly pleased with their reception
and entertainment and hope to retain
through life happy remembrance Of
the days doings. H.
Resolutions of Respect.
CANTON EUREKA No. q, P. NJ.
Martinsburg. w Va.
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