Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-05-19
GRAND COMMANDERY OF WEST VIRGINIA
ENDED ITS LABORS HERE
WEDNESDAY MORNING
Frank w. VanHorn Elected Grand Senior
Warden---Past Grand Commander
Honor MIR. Nadenbousch

Following the parade yesterday afternoon by the hgnt
Tempar business meeting held in the Asylum of Palestine
comanderv No 2 and officers were elected Martnsburg
sgnaly honored when Fran WVanHon one of the citys
most prominent and influential citizens elected Grand Sen
o Warden an high the councils of the Commandery
Mr. Vanorn has long been associated with the Gfano Con
mndry and always manfests great interest in its welfare
Tie following the officers
Grand Communications c. Bowling, of Charles Town
Deputy Grand CommanderEdward r. Patton OF Parkers-
burg
Grand Observation-Disclosures A. sinsel of Grafton
Grand Captain Generate c. Dusenberry, of Huntington
Grand Senior Warden-Frank w VanEIorn of Martnsburg
Grand Junior Warden-Senator Scott c. Love- of Farmont
Grand Preate-Bshop w L. Gravatt, of Charleston
Grand Treasurer S. Vandevort, of Weston.
Grand Recorder E. Nichols, of Farmont
Grand Standard Bearer-B A Caruthers of Charleston
Grand Sword Bearer-W H. Wade of Buefed.
Warder-C. E. Carrgan of Moundsvile
Grand Captain of Guard-F E. Debridge of Carksburg.
Next Meeting Huntington
Huntington entertain the Knights next that being
determined at the morning session
Association Elects.
This morning the Past Grand Commanders Association held
annual meeting and elected the following officers:
Presdent-A. c. Nadenbousch Martinsburg.
Secreary-James A. Bryan, Parkersburg
Treasurer-Jerry L. Miller Wheeling
Banquet Last Night.
evening the association held its annual BAN
que laid for twenty and most delightful time
had Mr. Martin proprietor served an excellent menu winch
greatly enjoyed by the Past Grand Commanders.
New COmmandery Chartered.
At this mornings session charter granted to Daras
COmnanQefy oiSeAi""'oH 'A"D
membership f29 many of the members being the prominent
and influential men of that city.
The Parade
The big parade the feature of the afternoons program
While was large and considerable attention. it would
much larger the extra session of the state egs
aure mobilization of the military companies at FAR
Charleston Several Communicates unable to be
represented because majority of their members were ether
attending the special the mobilization camps
Inadvertently yesterday Keyser not mentioned Inc
Mineral county city swell represented and several members
will be initiated tonight by the Shriners.
The parade shortly after o'clock and moved north
Queen Race to Maple avenue to Martin
street, Martin Raleigh street, south on Raleigh TO
King street. King street to Maple avenue Reaching the
procession moved north to Burke street. east on
Burke Queen Queen the Public Square where
the officers reviewed after which the parade moved west
King street to Maple avenue where halted and the
Square, thence Queen the Market house where 1T
disbanded.
Comreys band and Charles Town band led the march,
each and the Grand officers brought
the in automobiles Communicates made splendid APP
and were greeted by pud at various places
along the line Palestine Commandery No. naturally had the
largest number there being almost 100 in line.
The Annual Ball.
ball room of Thornwood Hall crowded to capacity
last night by the Knights and their ladies' which was given IN
their honor The grand ball began at o'clock and continued
Until midnight during which refreshments served by the
ng Daughters Hospital Circle and music furnished by