San Andreas independent., 1856-11-15
Dedication of an Odd Fellows Hall.

Dedication OF an ODD Fellows Hall.
The alta, in giving the particulars Of
the dedication of the new Hall of Magno-
liza Lodge No. 30, in San Francisco, says:
The ceremonies, which, as on all occa-
sions of this kind, are very beautiful and
impressive, were performed by the officers
of the Grand Lodge of the State, under
the direction of District Deputy Grand
Master, A. j. Iredale They began with
an address by the Grand Master, which
was followed by prayer and the singing Of
hymn. Three Heralds, the first having
basin of water, the second basket of
flowers, and the third quantity of wheat,
then stood up and proclaimed the dedica-
ton, as follows:
First Herald-In the name of Friend
ship, as pure, refreshing and life-giving as
this water, | dedicate this Hall to the prac-
tice of that ennobling virtue, which, uni
ting men as brethren, teaches them to sus-
tain that relation at all times; each, in his
turn, helping and helped, blessing and
| blessed
| Second Herald-In the name of Love,
which, like these flowers, (strewing them)
fills the common air with fragrance, and
beautifes all on which it falls, | dedicate
this Hall to the practice of that highest
virtue, which is in itself the fulfilling of
the law; teaching us to visit the widow
and the fatherless in their aff1iction; to
bind up the broken heart, and to let the
oppressed 90 free.
Third Herald Scattering wheat i'm the
name of Truth, which, like the grain sown
broadcast in the earth, springs up again
an hundred-fold, for future use and bless
ing, | dedicate this Hall to the practice of
that ennobling virtue, which lies at the
foundation of all other virtues, and which,
devoid of guile and hypocrisy, teaches us
sincerity and plain dealing in all our COM
munications, and earnestness in the incul-
cation of whatever is good and true.
After the proclamation by each Herald,
the following ode was sung, and prayer
by the Grand Chaplain
"Thou who speakest worlds into being,
Deign our humble HOME to Bless
Where the lone and friendless fleeing,
Shall thy guiding hand confess.
Unto Thee, thus consecrating
Our glad work in happy bands,
Where may we abide, awaiting q
Thine own house, not made with hands"
An exhortation was then made by the
Grand Master, on conclusion of which the
Heralds made their second proclamations.
First Herald-In the name of the Great
hearts belong, and whose all-seeing eye
watches our every action, we dedicate this
Hall to the purposes of Beneyolence and
Charity.
Second Herald-In the name of the
Giver of every good gift, to whom we are,
day by day, indebted for all that crowns
our life with blessings, and who has given
us for our guide the Golden Rule, we ded-
icate this Hall to the visitation of the sick
and relief of the distressed.
} Third Herald-In the name of our
Heavenly Father, without whose knowl-
edge not sparrow falls to the ground !;
and who has promised us, that in the day
) of sore trial he will be the father of the
) fathertheless, and the widows God, we
dedicate this Hall to the burial of the dead,
the relief of widows, and education of or
phans.
Another prayer was made and another
hymn sung, commencing-
"Be true, Odd Fellows let thy name
Be honored where the weak have trod;
And in the summit of thy fame,
, Be true to man be true to God
+ Be true, O brothers Truth is strongl
} The foe shall sink beneath the sod;
, While love and bliss shall thrill the song,
That TRUTH to man is TRUTH to God"
: The ceremonies were closed by the
| Grand Master reading the following:
{ Ny Brethren Il trust that the solemn
) ceremonies of this occasion may not be lost
, upon our hearts. In setting apart this
r Hall for its noble purposes, we have re-
) newed our vows to practice, conscientious
ly, the lessons of our beloved Order
Let us never forget the imperative COM
} mand of our laws: ssTo visit the sick. to
{ relieve the distressed, to bury the dead,
5 and to educate orphan. Let us not for
5 get, moreover, that besides these good
t works, Odd Fellowship has high and i'm
portant lessons to inculcate-lessons that,
e If attentively listened to and practised by
0 all, would elevate the character of man,
$ and hasten the coming of the promised
e day OF universal peace and love.
t Brethren of Magnolia Lodge-We now,
q again, deliver unto your hands this beauti-
S full temple, which you have elevated to our
Order. Joy be within its walls, and peace
constant guest. May these walls never
echo with the sound of an angry or un-
kind word. May all the influences that
flow hence be good, and for good, now and
forever Amen.
POLITICAL NOTICE. - The individual
: who directed rocket on Friday evening