Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-12-15
THE SECRET SOCIETIES.
MASONRY.

MASONh1.
Last Monday evening occurred the
regular convocation of Wheeling UuiOn
Chapter No. l. and there was a very
full representation of the Chapter pres>
ent to assist in the work expected at
,1a- time, but the candidates were I'M
avoida5ly detained at their business on
account of the near approach of the holt
days, and work was therefore deferred
until the next cOnvocatiOn.
On Tuesday evening Bates Lodge
No. SO, held communication, with a
good turnout Of brethren present.
WOrshipful Master Peabody presided in
the East, and with the assistance of his
capable officers, conferred the Fellow
Craft Degree on a candidate in an i'm
preSsive manner, to the satisfaction Of
the brethren present Senior Deacon
BagUley gave the Carpet Lecture in an
excellent manner, and considering it
was his first attempt he should be con-
graduated on his knowledge of the
work.
On Wednesday evening Mcdaniel
Lodge Of Perfection, met with a goodly
number Of the brethren present Work
was had on a number Of candidates
from the Sixth degree to the Fourteenth,
and after the completion of the same
the usual banquet was had.
On Thursday evening Nelson Lodge
10. so held Tvs regular meeting with
lodge room fun Of lis members and Wis
itOrs present, when the following Off
GERS We're elected for the ensuing Ma
sonic year: S b. E1se, WOrshipful
Master; H. c.. Dunn. senior Warden
Geo. B. Ford, Junior Warden; J. E..
Hughes. Treasurer; John A. Kyle. Sec,
rotary; w. Il. Exley, Jr.. Senior Dea-
con John A. Weisgerber and J. c. Zeig-
enfelder Stewards; A. L. Hupp, W. w.
Irwin. Trustees; T. w. Bliss. Tyler.
7 After the election was over the Entered
Apprentice degree was conferred on a
candidate in a solemn and impressive
manner, the work being by request Of
Worshipful Master Wood, under the di>
rection of the newly elected Master,
who presided in the East during the
I comforting of the same.
The meetings for the coming week
will be, on Monday evening Ohio Lodge
No. /, viii hold its regular meeting and
work the Second and Third degrees,
and as the officers will be installed
previous to the work all the officers
and brethren should be prompt in their
I attendance.
On Wednesday evening Mcdaniel
I Lodge of Perfection will hold a special
/ meeting and work the Fourth and Fifth
. degrees on a number Of aspirants, after
4 which the Fourteenth degree will be
conferred on number Of others who
/ viii be present TO receive it.
On Thursday evening Wheeling
I Lodge No. $ will meet and the Third de-
+ gree will be conferred on a candidate at
/ that time and Brother Henry Speyer,
/ the Worshipful Master, desires the at
F tendance of as many brethren as can
\ make il convenient TO attend. and as
| siSt him i'm the work of the evening.
During the past week, Past Master
/ Joseph Hall was muchly surprised by
I receiving a commission from Grand
I Lecturer of the Grand Lodge. Bro. Nc
/ Kinkie. who had appointed him as his
deputy Of the First District. But he
I will do what he can to help the work
/ along as opportunity affords.
EASTERN STAR.
/ Marian Chapter will meet in annual
/ meeting on Tuesday evening, and no
/ doubt there will be a full attendance
al that time.
LADIES OF THE G. A. R.
James A. Garfield Circle No. / will
/ have called meeting at the home Of
/ Mrs. oliver BOtsford, Chapline street,
on Thursday evening. to make arrange
/ ments TO receive our inspecting officer,
/ Mrs. Lydia w. Smith. of Allegheny.
+ Mrs. Smith was the founder of the La
/ dies Of The G.. A. R. Home at Hawkins
I station She viii inspect Lucy B.
| Hayes No. 2 and James G. Blaine No. 3,
Of Moundsville Lucy B. Hayes Circle
7 No. . will hold their stated meeting on
1 Monday evening at their headquarters
Democratic Club room, Main street.
Every member is requested to be pres
emit az this meeting.
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