Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-06-17
THE SECRET SOCIETIES
MASONRY.

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On Monday evening last, Wheeling
Union Chapter No. met In annual con-
vocation, with q large attendance OF
companions present, when the following
officers were elected and installed for
the ensuing capitular year: j. Henry
Dehmel, high Priest; Frank ID. War
den, King; Charles P. Wood, Scribe;
Robert NJ. Browne, Treasurer; E. w.
Dunaway, Secretary; Thomas Carnahan,
Jr., c. Of H.; 81. B. Baguley, Principal
Sojourner; George NJ. Ford, r. A. Cap
tain; Thomas B. McLain, Third Veil;
w. 81. Exley, Jr., Second Veil; Alex. b.
Robb. First Veil; T. w. Bliss, Tyler.
Past Grand High Priest 0dell s. Long.
being. present, installed the new elected
officers, being assisted In the duty by
Past High Priest Hugh Sterling acting
as Marshal. and the ceremonies, which
were very impressive, were enjoyed by
all present.
On Tuesday Bates Lodge No. SO met.
and there was q large turnout OF its
members and visiting brethren present.
who were attentive listeners to the
ceremonies pertaining TO the instslla-
ton of the officers of the lodge, and
which was done by Past Grand Master
o. s. Long. The officers of the lodge
for the ensuing Masonic year and
installed at that communication were
Edw. c. Schoen, w. NJ; G.. B. Peabody,
S. w., Dent A. Taylor, j. W.; John X.
List, Treasurer; w. f. Shaffer, Secreta-
~; Rev. r. r. Swope, Chaplain, +. B.
Battle, S. D.; K. NJ. Baird, j. D.; Jno.
C. Rheldaffer, Trustee; /. n. Waltz
and II. B. Baguley, Stewards; I. w.
Bliss, Tyler, During the evening the
newly installed officers Of the lodge
shown their skill and proficiency to the
brethren In the excellent manner they
worked the F. C. degree on two candi-
dates. On Thursday evening Nelson
Lodge, No. 80, met, and although IL was
a warm evening to spend In lodge room
there was good turn out OF brethren,
many OF whom speut the whole evening
there and saw the fine work rendered
on one candidate in the first degree.
On Wednesday evening there were o
good attendance on the meeting Of
Charity Chapter No. /, Rose CroiK,
when an aspirant was found waiting ON
whom was conferred the several grades,
including that OF the eighteenth de-
gree. The work was presided over by
our most proficient Bro. Long, and
every one enjoyed the work done on
the occasion. On next Wednesday
evening Albert Pike Peceptory No. l
will meet and confer the several grades
on candidates.
The Committee on Boston Triannual
of Wheeling Commandery met and or
ganlzsd by the election OF Sir VIM. h.
Travis as Chairman, and John A. Zorn
as Secretary, and the committee agreed
to 60 10 work at once TO
make arrangements for head
quarters forlthe commandery, for motel
accommodations and for transportation,
so as to provide the best OF all for their
com anion Sir Knights and ladies who
may accompany them. The will com
munlcate with all the leading lines OF
railroads, and not only endeavor to OBJ
tain a reasonable rate but also the best
accommod atlons while on route for Wis
ing the large cities, and viewing the
scenery Of that part OF the country.
On Sunday, June "a, all Masons and
their families are invited to attend Di'
vine Service on that evening at Fourth
Street NJ. Z. Church to listen TO dis.
course by Brother Riker, on a subject
appropriate for that day.
The brethren OF the Masonic Lodge
at Cameron will celebrate ST. Johns
Day on Monday, June 25th, by q picnic,
ETC., and have invited Bro. Riker to de-
liver an address, which he has consent
ed to do. We can vouch for all who go
that they will receive royal treatment
from the hands Of our good brethren OF
that town.
On June 25th will occur the monthly
conclave of Wheeling Commandery No.
/, and also be the regular conclave for
the installation OF officers, which Will
be public TO the wives and sweetbearts
of the members Of the Commandery,
and this was found TO be best, as II
would be impossible to entertain others
for want OF room in the asylum, and
consequently 1t will be family reunion
OF No. 1.
On last Friday evening a class for the
study OF chapter work was organized
by Grand Lecturer McCahon, and which
was attended by jealous companions,
anxious to become proficient, and notice
was given them that the same would be
held weekly for that purpose.