Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-05-10
THE SECRET SOCIETIES.
MASONRY.

On Monday evening, Ohio Lodge No.
1, held its meeting with a good attend
ance of brethren present. A candidate
came to hand on whom was conferred
the entered apprentice degree, the
work being done by request OF the
Worshipful Master under the direction
Of Past Master j. H. Dehmel, which
was throughout worked so impressive
as to be enjoyed by every brother
who was there.
On Wednesday evening Mcdaniel
Lodge CT Perfection held its monthly
meeting under the supervision of Wise
! Master J. w. Morris, assisted by his
corps of officers. The degrees from
fourth to ninth inclusive, were conferr-
ed on seven candidates who were found
to be in readiness for degrees in the
rite After the work closed all were
invited to participate in a refreshing
luncheon, prepared by the Grand
Steward, and served in the banquet
| rom.
On Thursday evening Wheeling
Lodge No. 5, held its monthly meeting,
with large gathering of brethren pre-
sent. Work was to have been had in
the first and third degrees, but unfor-
tunate the candidates arrived not I'M
til the lodge had closed, circumstance
regretted by all present, especially as
there were number OF visitors 10 wit
ness Bro. Speyer's work to be done on
that evening. among whom was the
genial Grand Secretary Of West VIZ
ginia, Right Worshipful George W.
Atkinson.
On Friday evening Wheeling Com
mandery No. /, held special conclave,
with large turnout Of Sir knights and
visitors present. Among the later was
Right Eminent Sir John c. Riheldaffer,
Deputy Grand Commander, present on
the occasion TO inspect the Command
cry and witness the work Of comforting
the orders of Red Cross knights Tenn
plars and Malta on a number of candi-
dates. the work being well and impress
sively performed throughout. At the
close Of the work, all repaired TO the
banquet hall where choice refreshments
were served by Sir Zeigenfelder.
The meetings for the ensuing week
are: Monday evening Wheeling Union
Chapter No. /. will hold convocation
with a full attendance of companions
to assist the officers to confer the de-
grees on number Of aspirants for the
Arch at that time.
On Tuesday evening Bates Lodge No.
SO. holds regular monthly melting, and
work will be had at that time in more
than one OF the degrees, and the breth-
rem should be out in full force 10 assist
in doing the same.
On Wednesday evening Mcdaniel
Lodge of Perfection, will hold special
meeting to work degrees from fourth TO
ninth inclusive, and as this may be the
last opportunity for candidates TO re-
ceive those degrees before the usual va
cation is taken in warm weather or un-
til it resumes its labors in the fall, they.
should embrace this opportunity, so
they can go right along with the class
and receive all the degrees including
the thirty-second before the recess is
taken.
On Thursday evening, Nelson Lodge
No. 30. will meet and work will be had
in more than one degree on the occa-
sion, and the brethren should attend
to assist the officers in the work
On Thursday evening at s o'clock
Ascension services will be observed Dy
Hope Commandery at Bellaire In the
Episcopal church. and the Knights OF
Wheeling have been invited to join
them on the occasion, and which they
have consented TO do and will meet at
the Asylum as per personal notice May
14th at 6:15, and take motor at 6:45 for
Bellaire, where they will be met at the
ferry by Hope Commandery and &C.
corted by them 10 the place Of service.
On tomorrow (Monday evening", the
Sir knights who are going on the pill
gTimage to Charleston the coming week
have been invited TO assemble at the
Linsly Armory at 1880 O'Clock for a
few moments drill, so as TO be enabled
TO appear there complimentary TO our
Wheeling in the parade and review at
the Capitol City.
About the Goth Of this month will oc-
cur one Of the most important events
that has been had Tor years In the town
of Moundsvills which will be (by re-
quest Of the Board Of Educadon) the
laying of the corner stone by the Grand
Lodge CT Masons CT West Virginia, Of
the new public school building. that will
cost about thirty thousand dollars, and
will when completed. be most COM
plete and handsome structure. monu-
ment TO reflect the public spirit, enter
prise and advancement of the people OF
the community, In educational matters.
On this occasion when it does occur.
every Mason of Wheeling and vicinity
who can, should attend. and make it
an occasion long to be remembered
We are just in receipt of the itinery
OF the pilgrimage of Cyrene Command
cry to Charleston and is as follows:
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