The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-29

Gazefie and others. Full onethird of the number
were men of venerable appearance, gray-haired and
aged. All were apparently delighted at having an
opportunity once more to renew the interesting rites
Of their Order after so long an intermission.
The procession was marshalled IN the following
erder:--
Aids-Chief Marshsl--Aiis.
Eeort 81 Knights Tenn llars.
Sseward--Ty er--SrewHtd.
Entered apprentices.
Fellow Crafts.
Past Masters
Concord Band.
W. Grand Lodge OF the State OF New Hampshire.
Royal Arch Chapter.
Junior Deacon-Hoiy Bible-Senior Deacon.
Secretary and Treasurer.
Junior and Senior wsrdens.
Poet, Chaplain, and Orator.
GIaad Master.
II presented splendid appearance, and attracted
rOngs oil people, to the number of several thousand
Many came in from the neighboriDg towns and villa
ges. After marching through the principal streets,
having first taken up a large delegation OF the fair
sex at Rumford Hall it proceeded 10 the South Con-
Gregational Church, which was filled to overfOwing.
Here the exercises were concluded, as follows =
Voluntary on the organ BY Prof s.l,. J. Jack man.
An Grafton, by John Raymond Esq, of weare, late of
AHymn, b. Rev T j. Greenwood o. Dover.
A Poem by the same.
Benedicton
The Grafton and poem were literary productions
Of high order, and gave great satisfaction. The
mond's address
Ny Brethreu--0trs is a 70, al prisshocd and pecu-
bar people Like otner institutions Ia It's purpose, Ma
ssary Is distpgui he'd from hem 10 its modes OF opera
ton II arrogates orignsn y OF design; It irvsces
Utopian region OF scton. Lineraity, orotherly
love and cha rity are tbs novelties? The reief
from suls ring me 70. cue ON distress the prsserva
ION OF hunpan brotherhood these visionary schemesf
VT Masonry, ehtsriug upon common the%tre to &C
piisb orcinpry vos, proposes 70 itscf bold,
subtle and Intricate method Of action Drsped in al
legcry iupenetrs BILE curious scrutiny II l. but
shc and. Of
humanity snd the higher demands OF Christianity,
huded 10 the obscure t. IL gbt o; history surviving Ian
guAge- clans tribes. aud irei retaining its vitality
through of bio dvigaut in OF bsr barism
trsDscendiDg the barriers OF nations aud snnulpg ma
FASCINATING the nrigues u cabinets and defying ths
Haslevoence Of tyranny, this venerable fabric to-day
mts its inn front to the world its tasmsnc ban
still streaming from her walls That ensign, some
times trailing in the dust yet never tarnsned seem.
20 to day to float upon kinder breeze. IL
founded prejudices in regard TO us are melting
away, men are again reminded of the purpose which
inspires and the bird which has been submitted to
the ame seems arising from ae bers as ia the fable
With plumaee Of and Of go ascend again the
arch Of the heavens. Those cts, who
since left a. their me mortal the magnificent temple Of
Jerusalem gathering gain, not bringing OF
old the gold of ophir, or the cedar from Lebanon, not
sesrng columns and rorcnes and domes not hanging
arches Of etted gold but erecting another and
perennial monument to humanity and rutn Instructed
By its aleges its symbols srdits mystical herogyph,
ahs fawpy savage and the bearded tyran alike bow to its
homage. Silently the rays Of the sun, it dssove the
icy rgdity Of conventional csste and hastezs the
-
Foretold by prophet, and by poet snng.'
Ny brethren this order to vhicb We are allied breathes
BY the richness OF its myteous symbols aud that
IN our lives and character conform 10 the nunchons
OF its great masters omens caeeT US We hear the
mnrnur as of many voices We desery the glitter Of
the advancing armor. Light Furnishes the east pro-
ekiniDg the extension Of Order of tina. charity
which beareth all things and Of That beoayole ace
which is founded upon truth
The following is a copy OF a beautiful hymn, com
posed by the poet, Rev. Mr.. Greenwood, Unver-
salst clergyman, of Dover, and sung by select
Great Archite 1t divine
who,e robes primal light,
Upnnmhered worlds combine
Thy wisdom, 30 dness, might
Thy reign Of love is sver all,
And angels N thy worship fall
And wills thou condsscend,
Our sacrifice TO osny
To MS thine audie nee lend
From thiIe exalted throne?
That throne whence hfe's broad river runs,
Whose floor is paved with burning suns.
Each grace plead from thes
Our darkness Hume
Is make us wholly free;
Our spirit wings TO plume
Oh glory wakes Creation's praise.
And while souls incline
To soar in Faith and hope,
IL. Charity divine
Pseseus the Heavenly cup,
Whose taste shall all souls renew,
And make us 70 each duty tue
Then in the psth ven
The widows solace prove,
And Aid the fathetlass
And thus on earth. while time is given,
Breathe the pure atmosphere OF Haven.
Prepared a. last - rise,
To hat upcoaded height
BeyoBd the ysulted tkieie-,
Where sersphs d cell in light,
TO Thee the God Of Light well neod,
Ard praise with theirs forever blend
After the conclusion of the exercises at the church.
the fraternity repaired to Depot Hail. where splen-
did dinner had been provided under the direction OF
the Blazing Star Lodge, for about four hundred.
Nine large tables were spread with all the Injuries
of the season. and together with the hall, were ee-
ganty decorated with wreatbs OF flowers and
boquets, prepared by the ladies. Here number of
the members OF the Legislature strangers, and citi
zens, not belonging TO the order participated in the
festivities. Among those present were Gov. Martin,
and bis honor Mayor Low. Short speeches, toasts
and sentiments. succeeded the destruction of eat
ables. The mental repat was agreeaby interspersed
with music by the band, and some excellent singing
performed by well-practsed quaxtette Of singers,
under the direction OF Prof. c. Wood, Of this city,
assisted by Mr.. Tracy, on the piano. They executed
q national hymn and several select Duets, tros and
auartettee Ia graceful STYLE and with exquisite taste
As a sample of the i" feast OF intellect ! append
the regular sentiments
L. The day we celebrate-Ever sacred 10 the nory
OF Masops.
2. The President OF these United states.
2. His Excellepcy the Governor Of New Hampshire
4. His Honor the Mayor, "LDr-he Is hsre."
8. The principles Of our 0fder--Pure aod ssccei as
g. Washington aud lafayette ssaftsmsn OF the Ordsr
the former BY his wsdom and the latter By his timely
aid, contributed much towards the compilation of the
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