Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-09-11

tuck, in Rhode Island, thus assOcisttng the ,
grateful and pleasing ideas Of noble mar
Bic statue erected by citizens Of Ohio TO
perpetuate the name and fame Of Perry on 4
Rhode Island basis; ideas that In all tu-
ture time will stir and warm the hearts OF
the sons and daughters Of that State who,
in their westward pilgrimAgesi will stop to
sprvev and admire this beautiful specimen
az native art. The likeness Of Perry, con-
siderinq the limited sources Of information
available 20 the artist, is more accurate and
striking than I expected to see. The con-
oeption of his attitude, his martial bearing
and appropriate expression is highly sue
cossful. OF his drapery have word Of
explanation to offer. You see him here in
his usual official dress But in battle you
must know that all Ofhoialinsiguia are laid
aside, and the dress Of q common sailor IS
assumed, to avoid being a mark for the
enemy's musketry In the tops. Perry wore
in the fight blue cotton round jacket
which surrounded rs brave heart Rs ever
beat in human frame,-and here is the
identical garment.
Old companions IN the conflict q little rem
nant Of us still live, and are permitted once
more to take each other by the hand. But
how different the present scene from the
one il commentaries, fought this day, this
hour, forty seven years ago. Then were
our ears stunned By the thunders Of an
hundred cannon dealing out death and de-
structiOn by opposing squadrons, while our
companions were falling and rolling in
blood around u.s. We have passed through
many vicssitudes since that eventful day,
and having outliVed the companions Of our
youth, now find ourselves among stran-
gers Of another generation. Desolate and
lonely though we feel, and know we are
near
"That undiscovered country from whose bourne
No traveller returns"
vet the tokens Of assurance this day afford
ed, that our toll and peril Of life are not
| forgotten, and that the memory ofouT much
loved commander is still fresh and precious
in the affection of generous and grateful
people, stir and warm our hearts and make
US joyful and happy Old friends, | bid
/ you an affectionate farewell.
MASONIC CE REMoNIEs.
The hour having arrived for Masonic Ger
emonies, Grand Master Horace NJ. Stokes ad-
vanced and said:
Bretkrea of The Masonic FTaternity:-
Prominent among the first lessons to the
initiated in our order is the duty of patriotism.
| In the State we are to be quiet and peacable
/ citizens, true to our country and just to our
! government. Forbidden by our regulations
( from participating, as an order, in demOnstra-
! tons of political or party character, yet all
/ the teachings of our institution incite US 10
assist as masons, in rendering just tribute
I a. -, - md
/ country. Prompted by these sentiments, we
are here to-day in response to the courteous
invitation extended to the fraternity, by the
committee of arrangements, to assist in the
festivities Of this interesting OccasiOn-deem-
/ ing it high privilege to be enabled in any
degree to add to the imposing ceremonial of
( inaugurating and dedicating this Statue, cree
/ ted to the memory of one Of Americas no.
/ blest citizens; work of fcommemOrationj just
! " due to the virtues Ofthe departed patriot
and soldier and equally creditable to the
taste, spirit and lberality of grateful peO-
pie.
By your partiality, Brethren, it becomes
mypleasing duty to lead in the masonic cere-
I monies proper on this occasion; which, with
the assistance of the officers of the Grand
Lodge, 1 will now proceed to perform. But
before engaging in any important underta-
king, it is our duty as masons to invoke the
blessing ofthe Supreme Architect OF the Uni
verse Bro. Grand Chaplain, let US COM
mence this ceremonial by devout prayer to
Almighty God.
Prayer was then offered by the Chaplain,
and the ceremonies proceeded.
Grand Master-Right Worshipful Deputy
I T. e
{ Square; apply it to those parts of the foun-
dation or pedestal which support this Statue.
Deputy G. M.-The duty is performed
Most Worthy, and the workmen have done
their duty.
Grand Master-Right Worshipful Senior
Grand Warden, the Level is the Jewel oi
your Office. Win you apply 1t to this Pedes-
ial?
sc. W.-Ihave applied the level, NJ. W
The workmen have done their duty.
Grand MASTER. W. Junior Grand War.
den, the proper Jewel Of your Office is the
Plumb; apply it to the several sides of the
0rand Afasia---lys---sEIy and I declare this
I'Vorz wen formed, true and trusty
The Golden Vessel containing Com ,aa
then handed to the Deputy Grand Ma, r,
who delivered it to the Grand Master, who
poured the contents upon the pedestal, saw
lng; Nay the Supreme Architect of the Uni
verse strengthen and sustain the people of
thus happy land to finish the work begun by
their fathers as shall best rebound 10 His
honor and the welfare of our common coun-
try.
The Silver Vessel containing Wine was
then delivered to the Senior Grand Warden.
who handed it to the Grand Master, who
poured it upon the pedestal, saying:
May the Giver of all Good bestow his
blessing upon this patriotic undertaking. and
giant to this people virtue and wisdom 10 en-
able them to preserve the glorious privileges
they now enjoy"
The Silver Vessel containing Oil was then
handed to the Junior Grand Warden. who
presented it to the Grand Master, who sprink-
led the contents upon the pedestal, saving:
May the Grand Ruler of the World pre.
serve the Union of these United States-and
may this Union be bond of friendship and
brotherly love which shall endure through
all time"
The Grand Master then repeated the fol.
lowing invocation:
" May Corn, Wine and Oil, the expressive
symbols Of Nourishment Refresbment and
JOY, abound among men throughout the
world may this Statue long continue n me-
moral Of afectionate regard by a grateful
people to one Of the bravest of our country's
defenders; and may the great and beneRcent
deeds OF the honored dead live in future gen.
erations and exert benign influence after
this Marble Monument shall have Crupbled
into DUST
The Grand Master then struck the ps5astal
thrice with the Gavel, Cmade from In, tim
Der of the Flagship Lawrence.) after which
the Public Grand Honors by the fraternity
were rendered, and the Masonic Ce remonies
closed.
Ossian E. Dodge the well-F nown vo-
aa'ist, then sang the following p ,triotic song.
the music Of which was cOmpO sed by himself
Or this occasion. He was assisted by the
Masonic Choir, giving the SC ing with fine ef-
ect which met with heart,y testimonials of
by the audience.