Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-08-08
Masonic Fraternity.

Cambridge, Orand chaplain. poA
was presented blythe President of theUni-
versity containing the following list Of
documents;
Catalogue of Norwich University,
1867.
A copy of the Regulations of Norwich
University,
The articles of endorsement Of the
Diocese and Convocation of the Episco-
pal Church of Vermont.
A copy of the Charter and amendments
OF Norwich University.
A list of the names Of the contributors
to the University.
Church Almanac, 1867.
Walton's Register, 1867.
Programme OF the Commencement
Exercises, 1867.
A list of the presidents and officers
from the organization of the University
to August LIST, 1867.
Copies of Green Mountain Freeman,
Walton's Journal, Rutland Daily Herald
and Boston Journal of the latest dates.
Names of the building committee.
The Grand Lodge then deposited a list
Of the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge
of Vermont, for 1867.
A programme and copy of the Masonic
services used at the laying Of the corner
stone.
A list OF the names Of the Charter
members of Dewitt Clinton Lodge No.
Is, at Mortified.
Bylaws of the Dewitt Clinton Lodge
No. Is.
: The box was then deposited in the
corner stone by Charles W. Woodhouse,
Grand Treasurer. The block was then
lowered to it's place, and the service OF
the Masonic fraternity performed by
= Leverett B. Englesby, Grand Master,
assisted by Gamaliel Washburn, as
!, Deputy Grand Master, Ranslure W. Clark
G rand Senior Warden, Benjamin H
: Dewey, Grand Junior Warden, and Rev
Mr.. Pitman as assistant Grand Chaplain
!. At the conclusion Hon. Leverett B. En-
q glesby delivered q brief address, commit
r ting to the corporation and faculty o
l. the Institution the future superintend
If ence of the work. The remarks Of Mr.
Il Englesby were characterized with al
Y eloqu ence and grace rarely excelled OF
IA such occasions. The President of thu
e University pertinently responded, ten
i dering the gratitude and acknowledgment
n of the friends of the University to tn
r. Masonic fraternity, for the performance
a of the service according to their ancien
u custom. After Artillery and Infantr,
is drill by the Cadets the procession re
ne formed ana marched to the Masoni
to Hall, when the Grand Lodge was closed
to At five O'Clock the corporation, facult
n and invited guests, partoOk of Dime
n. at the Mortified House, Hon. Geo. Mich
ed OILS, Secretary Of State, presiding
er Hon. John Gregory announced the fol
r. lowing sentiments, which were fttingl
H. responded to:
ed Vermont. Loyal and intelligen
Ie- abo unding in sound practical men,
les Response by Gen. Stephen Thomas {
CHI West Fairlee.
Ter Nrwieh University. 1.-THE corne
ny stone laid by the square and 1evez prove
lly by the plumb. May it grow into a pc
of feet structure and be well filled wit
IN masters and scorkma."
he Response by Henry Clark of Rutlan
ID Our Government. MAY the friends
To- Norwich University be thankful to it,
lat giving us an Aymy President"
he Response by Major T. W. Wake
". President of the University.
as NorVieh and Northfeld. "May the glol
We OF the latter house be greater than u
of former"
de. Response by General Alonzo Jackm:
.ng OF Mortified.
Rhode Elasd. Though her plantatit
at is small she has sent us poet OF lar
Top calibre.'
on. Response by Hon. Charles C. VaDzsn
les of Newport, R. l.
ev. The True Universtty-"Liberal its
u. fuence, Catholic in it's ideas and Dem
cratic in its teachings"
vas Response by Hon, stoddard B. Coll
on, Of Washington, D. G.
ion The Nasoaie Faternity-'1ts principl
and are as old as the hills, its members Ell
Pitt brace the patrons of science and cultul
the and its teachings ever point upward
!: the source of all knowledge. As Mssol
we congratulate the friends of I