The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-25
d. ,dication of the Masonic
Temple at Boston.
An Immense and Imposing
Procession.
DDRESS OF MR.. STUDLEY.
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President johnson Received with
Great Enthusiasm.
OF MR.. sTUDLEY
GRAND Banquet and Speech by
the President.
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ne ~HuAy Aas s.cslssa AssN today The hsssnic
asussnslraasoA has been the greatest aAhk W.
Asssa - NIB csay saSse he ~ water ssebration,
many years ago Many Of the sldsss inhabitants assert
shaa oven tho latter could equal in display the
SoAAsnsl exhibition made by the Ancient and Honora
Ic Order OF Masons the streets Of this city From
early dawn the oiiy has In fact for the being been
ssTned into grand encampment where Grand Masters,
knights Tempars, and mon Giling every rank in the
powerful craft have been moving about IN costly
vegaIs, with ghtterng swords shining lances, splendid
tanners waving plumes and martial music The streets
have been crowded with people stores have been closed
sAd business almost suspended, except in bar
rooms and barber shops, IN both OF which classes
81 establishments people have been pretty well
sAaved to-day. The probibitory law has been
dead letter for the nonoe for the barooms have been
IN full blast all day dispensing strong potatons at
high prices under the very weak Of beef soup,
mutton broth, clam cnowder nc. This is the way the
-'Babn observes pious CONSTANTS placed its
morals by legislative enactments
The day has been most favorable for the display
bte too hot perhaps but bright and clear the most
sstd,ous could desire All OF the principal streets have
been fun of decorations consisting not only OF flags, but
appropriate scrolls OF mammoth dimensions and elegant
arches extending from sidewalk to sidewalk. washing
ten fremont. Summer, Franklin, Boylston, Winthrop
and Dcvonshre streets have been remarkable In this
respect Below Kingston street. Summer, . large
groned arch, trimmed with national embems and sur
seanded BY aegorca representation Of Hope, was TO
20 Another beautiful arch constructed at the
corner Of winthrop square and Franklin street. which
was surmounsed by statues Of Weldon, Strength and
Beaoty, while sim another spanned the street near
AAwley street, and displayed the following inscrip
haA:-"Jhe Merchants OF Boston Welcome the Frater-
SA5" Il would occupy too much space TO describe at
any length the variety Of decorations notices and other
oovtcee TO cater 70 Masonic taste that visible In
every part Of the city Tho chief feature Of the day. Of
ssurss the dedication Of the magnificent new Tenn
20 ~ the corner Of fremont and Boyston Streets op
Isssss sOrnOr Of the beautiful Comnona full
lesgaDcp Of che building published HERALD
ev days ago. and therefore 10 unnecessary 70 repeat
rnx psploAroay oERnomn.
The 6edcaiory ceremonies commenced d about half
Dest nine O'Clock this morning, in Corinthian hail. one
- ths Ones, chambers In the Temple President john
sss. accompanied bv the Grand Master, Postmaster
G1.cb, Of New Brunswick; Grand Master Doyle, Of
Ahods Island and the Grand Masters OF Vermont and
Hai IN Summer street, and thence 70 the Temple The
1vessdsns wAs decorated with some masonic emblems
ne ceremonies Of dedication OF the new Temple &C.
DSsss've, all masonic proceedings usually After
DoaCbng the ball the Grand Lodge called 10 order
~ Grand Master Thompson, and prayer was offered
y Grand Chaplain Alger The ceremonies
ssa was escorted into the hall, and
received with all masonic honors The Grand Maste!
brand Lodge greeting him the Chief Magistrate
Ne nation and brother Of the Masonic Order Won
hen ssD introduced 70 the lodge be Sss
ssss were Sptnued by singing the dedcasoU r. W. |
which was pssermed by sixteen male ,, sdress Of
sAs Arch.scs and he return OF the tools plmo level
sd square, 70 the Sand Master in me foO'As '-A'
Tcsr woRswrrrI-Hasus been intrused 1ith the
superintendence and manassmen, OF the ~or men en-
ployed IN the construction II this edhce, ~ nav
ms, according TO the best 4 my ability accom-.
plished the task assigned me, Inv return thanks
rssnS aepV M III. mplsmen.s whic. were mmlited
70 my care when the foundation OF THIS tae = a,
Hunby hoping tnss the eIertions which S's ON made
on ,his occasion VIII be crowned with Lodge i0oa'on
end that OF the most worshipful Org folowiM
To this The Grs01 xa.fs, % ss md fidelity eed
nm the execution OF the uXk,ng have rsesiSs We
sommsncemen. Of this undpd Lodge. and we sNrrS |
sutIre ApprSpano aa MAJ continue lasting menunen
81 the taste Master then delivered The working tools
"a: Gre proper ofucers The square to the Deputy
81 me plumb 10 the Junior Grand Warden
"A procession Of the Grand Lodge was nov formed In
sh sword ss mast
sompass on . velvet cushion; two Past hasssrs ssch
vish light. Grand secretary and Treasurer With en-
Grand Senior warden, with pitcher q vine; Deputy
Strand Master with pitcher OF oil, Grand Master two
Ne Grand Lodge Was then made for the purpose Of
aiming the building and the officers reported that the
Formed An original hymn BY Right worshipfu Bro
Iher John H. Shepard the music BY L. w. southard vas
AZ ihs eoss Of she hymn the lodge was and
Hftsr receiving the pitcher o. corn the Grand Master
struck shncs with hrs MALE, and poured the corn upon
arsai Jehovah 70 whom Be all honor ana glory. do
oslsmnly dedicate this hall 10 Freemasonry -
s S sSs
Dssssntsd the pitcher Of wine 70 the Grand Master who
sy,nked upon the lodge saying In the name Of the
Why s.. saint John 90 ''''nn' dedicate this hall TO
Another hymn IVES ehanssd, and FOR the third time
Grand Master presented the pitcher Of oil 70 the Grand
Master, who sprinkied u upon The lodge, saying In
sac this hs ii to universal bsnsyoIsnce.
An appropriate dedcatory prayer wae then offered up
md this concluded the actual dedication " des~ Lasa
then chantsd and the benedicon propsuncec
RKnARKs OF PsKspKsr
In response TO the general desire President Johnsn
ehen addressed the brethren, SAYING
II s no, for the purpose Of making address or, a.
We someiimes say speech, on this occasion that ow
sne 10 v,,s.,on ihst h,e received 70 bs Ter. snsvt
ssss and participate ~ the dedication Of this bulldog 10
free masonry; aud In being here would be donl my
self injustice were 10 conceal the sincere and tn pro-
fcsnd gratitude that have experienced In being INTRO
asoed and made the guest Of this lodge THIS will be
one OF The events in my life, 10 be remembered 40
long AZ The current that 10 now flowing from CEN
MA stream shall continue 70 Gov The remembrance Of
shh oeSAs'On and OF ths event Will only expir or ter
inmate with my existence. I am proud, am gratined
shat The opportunity has been afforded Participate
Wa GU on the present OCCASION and 10 be with you
here - a brother II has been one Of The boasts
% ny Ihe, though not often expressed, that be.
0nseo 70 an annexation which, although was
nos peshca, embraced principles thss not
confined 10 particular localities points, hut
extensve with the universe and interested the whole
human race One Of my boasted expressions has always
oeee that The world vas my home and every man In IL
my orefbsr Gentlemen, OF brothers, a. should cay,
pssaee acceps my sincere anks-for they are slncers
SoS this cordial welcome
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rnE PRESIDENT
AZ the conclusion OF The short Presidential speech the
lbrethrsn len The ball. into the street and
SoiBed The mas OF masonic lodges already formed in
order OF procession on the Common The PROCESSION
WAS Of immsnss proporsisns Lodge after lodge and
encampmsnt amer encampmens appeared the around
Nuhiie the bands Of music were many ~ to drown
esch oshsu noses There were eighteen divsons, com
poVed u brethren from evesy quarter Of the Common
veakth ard macy from We British. proviuses The
seventeenth DIVISION compcsed entirely OF visiting
brethren. Aeeui hpaa twelve O'Clock the column
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