Grand Exalted Ruler Attends Large Tri-State Meeting

Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price recently had the unique experience of visiting four Lodges in three different States all in one day. The occasion was the great Tri-State meeting con ducted by Ironton, Ohio, Lodge No. 177. the four Lodges visited were Huntington, W. Va., Lodge Xo. 313; Catlettsburg, Ky., Lodge Ko. 942; Ashland, Ky.. Lodge No. 350, and Ironton Lodge. Mr. Price, accompanied by Grand Secretary Fred C. Robinson, visited the homes of these Lodges escorted by District Deputy Grand Exalted Rulers John J. Emerick and James A. Allen; Exalted Ruler Reuben Schumacher and Secretary W. F. Bruning of Cleveland, Ohio, Lodge No. 18; and Past Exalted Ruler C. J. Neecamp of Ironton Lodge. The party were guests of Huntington Lodge at luncheon, and on the return to Ironton visited Catlettsburg Lodge, the home of Mr. Emerick, and Ashland Lodge, the home of Past District Deputy Clyde R. Levi. A large banquet given" by Exalted Ruler E. B. Allen, of Ironton Lodge, was served that evening to the distinguished guests at the Hotel starting in Ironton. This was also attended by many Exalted Rulers, Past Exalted Rulers and Secretaries. At a meeting following the dinner a class of candidates was initiated, the ritualistic work being beautifully exemplified by the degree team of Catlettsburg Lodge under the leadership of District Deputy Emerick. An informal reception and smoker to the Grand Exalted Ruler, the Grand Secretary and their party wound up a most interesting and delightful day.

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