Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-12-27

had on two candidates in the Entered
Apprentice Degree; in comforting the
same. Worshipful Master Peabody call
ed TO his assistance, in the East, Bros.
Batelle and Baird, Senior and Junior
Wardens, and the ability, skill
and knowledge exhibited by those
brethren. of the work, upon that occa-
sion, shows that Brother Peabody had
Jealous students, and who will be fully
proficient when the brethren of the
lodge shall elect them to preside over
their work and deliberations
On Wednesday evening, the Consist
DRY of West Virginia" held its annual
meeting, and the following officers were
elected and appointed for the ensuing
year: Grand Master of Kadosh, John
w. Morris; Grand Prior of Kadosh, J.
c. Riheldaffer; Grand Preceptor of Ka-
dosh. H. b. Baguley; Grand Chancellor
of KadCsh. S. WaterhOuse, Jr.; Grand
Master of State. J. NJ. Fawcett; Grand
Hospitale of State, Joseph Hail. Grand
Registerer of State, ThOs. VI. Darrah;
Grand Treasurer of State, VIM. A. Will
son: Grand Master of Ceremonies, VIM.
II. Rose; Grand Expert of Ceremonies,
F. NJ. Young; Grand Assistant Expert
of Ceremonies, c. 8. Shaffer; Grand
Primate of Ceremonies, r. c. Darrah;
Grand Master of the Guard, julius
Hearne; Grand Steward, L. w. Blaney;
Grand Steward. T. w. Bliss. All of the
aforesaid officers were installed in their
respective stations in accordance with
the ritual.
On Tuesday evening Nelson Lodge
No. 80. held its stated meeting and with
a very full turnout Of members pres
ent. Much business of interest to the
lodge was transacted but no degrees
were conferred on this occasion.
At noon, on Friday quite a large
gathering of the members Of Cyrene
Commandery No. Z, and some visitors,
assembled at the Masonic Temple to
respond to the toasts offered by the
Grand Master of Knights Templars,
and the Grand Commander of West
Virginia. Promptly at the hour, Grand
Commander John G. Riheldaffer, who
had been requested to preside, offered
the toast. "To Our Most Eminent Grand
Master. w. La Rue Thomas. His faith
full Knights send greetings on this holy
Christmastide-O earth peace and
good will toward man" Sir Past Com
mander Alfred PAUL responded ITO
All the Brotherhood of the Faith" may
the peace of God, which passeth all I'M
derstanding. keep your hearts and
minds through Christ Jesus. Then the
following Sir Knights were called upon
to respond to the following toasts:
Z ,f frf ME InGQnh
Hall: Grand Chapter and Grand Com
mandery, J. a. Miller; Grand Encamp-
ment, Hugh Sterling; Wheeling Com
mandery No. l, John A. ZOrn; Cyrene
Commandery No. Z. Edward c. Schoen;
10 the Brotherhood of the Order, by a
Knight from indianapolis. All of the
Sir Knights. with one exception, had
not previous notice. hence the respon-
ses may not have been as lengthy as
would have been possible otherwise, but
they were enjoyed by all. The last
toast was to the Templar dead, and each
Knight present gave a silent response
to it. from the innermOst recesses of his
soul Then the meeting of the Knights
Templars of Wheeling, in their Christ
mas observance, was brought to a close.
The meetings for the coming week
wei be: On Monday, regular monthly
conclave of Wheeling Commandery No.
1. of which personal notice has been
sent to the Sir Knights
On Wednesday evening, Mcdaniel
Lodge of Perfection will meet and work
will be had from Fourth to Ninth De-
grees inclusive, and members are re-
quested to be prompt to assist in the
work
On Friday evening occurs the month
" conclave of Cyrene COmmandery No.
Z. If it meets and does work at that
time the members will receive personal
notice.