The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-13
Morning Work

Morning Work
 Yesterday morning the Royal and Se- lect Masters degrees were conferred, and the Red Cross and Knight Templar de- grees were conferred in the afternon. At noon lunch was served by ladies of the Eastern Star, who also served dinner at 80 o'clock On the latter occasion Sir Knight Henry Hiden paid the ladies a fine tribute for their untiring efforts, stating that on this and other occasions they had always responded with their aid and assistance in affairs of this kind. He voiced the sentiments of the entire membership of the order when he stated their efforts were deply appreciated. and moved that rising vote of thanks be rendered them. Eminent Commander John B. Bethea, Sr, put the motion, was unanimously and enthusiastically carried.
 The reunion was a success in every par ticular. according to the statements of the officers of Birmingham lodge No. 757, A. F. and A. NJ. Sam Thompson council No 4S Royal and Select Mas ters: Mineral City chapter, No. l0l, Royal Arch Masons. and Cyrene commandery. No. 10, Knights Tempfar under whose auspices the reunion was held. In at tendance were many Masons of note from all sections of the state, as well as from this district. It was stated by those in charge that the meeting had proved a bigger success than was anticipated, and that lasting good would result.
 Yesterday morning at 9 o'clock, sam Thompson council was opened and the Royal Masters degree conferred by the following officers: Thrict illustrious mas ter. o. E. Rollins; illustrious deputy mas- ter, J. D. Matlock: principal conductor of work, O. $. Finch captain of guard work Ernest Matthew's; conductor of 'ra1IN tau. ard Daro Hughes.
 At l0:30 o'clock the Select Masters de- gree was conferred The officers were: Thrice illustrious master, R. F. Howard ilustrious deputy master, w. w. Ram som: principal conductor of work. J. F. Jenkins captain of guard. IT. C. Greedy: conductor of council, Ernest Matthews; steward. Joe Brewer; sentinel, Lee Me- Call
 These degrees were conferred on 20 can- didates and the work was very impress sive.
 Commandery at Work
 At 1 o'clock yesterday Cyrene comman- dery was opened with 15 candidates in waiting. The Red Cross degree was con- ferred in spendid manner with the off cers as follows:
 Sovereign master. John B. Bethea. ST.
 Prince chancellor, J. H. Heineke
 Prince master of palaces Frank S. Barnes.
 Master of cavalry, George F. Wheelock. Master of infantry, George W. Hayes.
 Prelate, N. l.. Mewhinney.
 Warder, A. F. Wells.
 Persian Guard-Arthur Gledhill, William A. Hood, A. M Reeves.
 Jewish Guard-Robert E. Howard L.. H. Hobart. A. C. Cooper.
 At 3 o'clock the degree of knight tenn plar was conferred, and 1t was stated the work was among the best ever wit messed in the local commandery. The officers were:
 Eminent commander, F. B. Keiser.
 Generalissimo, John B.. Bethea. Sr.
 Captain general Arthur Gledhl.
 Senior warden, George F. Wheeock.
 Junior Warden. George w. Hayes.
 Prelate, N. l.. Mewhinney.
 Standard bearer, Ernest Matthews
 Sword bearer, Jack Riddle.
 Warder. A. F. Wells
 Sentinel Lee Mccall.
 First pilgrim, Henry Hidden.
 Second pilgrim, J. Fl. Edmondson.
 Third pilgrim, w. ". Bradberry.
 Guards-Robert E. Howard. l.. H. Ho- bart A. M. Reeves.
 Triangular Guards--W r. Shilito cap- tain; J. R. Bentley, w. J. Blackman, J. T. Byrd. A. c. Cooper J. A. Gazer, w. J. Hill, F, c. Thouston, L. IT. Hobart, Will Jtsxx IA- IT., T NV