New-York tribune., 1867-06-25
THE PRESIDENT IN BOSTON.
TIE MASONIC CELEBRATION.

BOSTON, June H.-At an early hour this morning
the streets crowded. not only with citizens hut with
strangers from the surrounding country and among the
soOumers were many who had come long distances to
witness the grand Masonic demonstration of today The
various railroad depots presented lively appearance
occasiOncd by the continuous arrival Of trains freghted
with Masons 1t was with the greatest difficulty that
many of the corporations could afford sufficient
modaOns although they had made every preparation TO
meet the expected demand Flags flying on
public and private buildings in Boston and all
the neghbOTing cities. All along the route Of the
procession every window and doorway and balcOnand
housetop from which the display could be pre-
engaged and occupied at early hour The schools the
State and Municipal offices, and nearly all places of trade
and labor closed, the people uniting in general
holiday. Old citizens do not remember Of larger gath
erng heretofore, Of in which so much kind feel
ing was blended with popular demonstration. Bodies
of Masons marching from time 10 time TO the parade
ground accompanied by bands Of music served to in
the dense Of spectators until they should
witness with higher degree of satisfaction the united
a " IN CRANE %Gse iU%G Sf saet as s
sembled at their present Masonic apartnentsin Summer
St, where procession formed and under escort Of
the Boston Encampment OF knights Tempars proceeded
TO the new Temple.
The Temple is a beautiful and imposing edhce seven
stories in hight with ocagon tower IN the sonth cor
rising l2l feet and smaller and less lofty tower ut
the north Tucts and buttresses also form part
OF the strength of this New Hampshire granite stone
building, while other architectural additions combine in
completing substantial temple which Is, and well may be-
the pride not only OF the Masonic fraternity but oi every
citizen of Boston, The front OF the Temple, facing IRE
building Boyton-st In the second story, reached
through the main entrance on Tremontst by staircase
10 feet wide, Is the spacious Grand Lodge Hall, finished
in the COunthian style, and entitled Connthan Hail. II
is beautifully frescOed, and the blue ceiling is oramented
ington, Warren, Lafayette and Franklin, I'LL the
corner inches. A fine organ built by Johnson of West
field, occupies the west side OF the hall. reception
room communicates with the hall In the same story
and superintendent and several committee rooms. In
the third story is smaller hail. with adjoining rOons for
the meetings OF small bodies Of MasOus, and apartments
Knight TeinplaTs are elegantly iitted up with upright
plate glass cases, finished I'm black walnut at great eN
pensc The fourth story the left OF the corridor Is d
yided into working rooms preparation rooms, ahd ante
rooms, the Of the lodges chapters and encamp
menis. The principal door on the right OF the corridor
opens into the reception room for grand aud subordinate
Masters from which IS the entrance TO the hall
designed for chapter meetings. inls ma nan Is ] OF hhe
finished in the Egyptian STYLE OF architecture carried ont
with minute detail The fifth story is mainly devoted To
private rooms offices and hnlsea WIN
black walnut and chestnut in style agreeing with The
general finish Of the building There are also here add
uonal rooms Tor enealnphehi aInoi's' an ,hS HNth
story, the right Of the corridor is the grand hall for
style aud presenting grand aud beautiful appearance
Adjoining The hall apartments for the work OF the
use the prelae Of the encampmeut On the left of te
corridor is the reception room for the en-
10 occupy the grand hall just described ON
the same side are small WORKING rooms iot oI
story the banqneting halls. three In number com
prisng one main hal and Two slde r9om, 80 eonoe,s @
large hall capable OF accommodating several hundred
persons. The pantres connected with these halls com
inunicate directly with Messrs. Copeland TaTbels
kitchen in the basement by means of an elevator Whiv
also communicates with All the other stories Of the build
ing Great precautOn has been used IN the construction
of the building, 20 guard against IRE The entire buld
capable Of cont aiming 1900 gallons which VIII he filled
by the rain falling on ne roof ihns iaTnsnS ;o SPhy Ply
stories.
President OF the United States PostmaserGenera KaI
We're present nt this interesting service they being mem
bers Of the fraternity, and wearing the appropriate
After the ceremonies had been closed and the hall ded
icated in the Of the whole fraternity TO universal
beney yoence the President OF the United states express
ed the sincere aud profound gratitude ne eN
perienced at being present with the Grand Lodge
of the events of his life TO be remembered, for
its remembrance would only expire wiih the close close
OF his existence 10 had been Of his boasts though
not often expressed that he belonged TO an ASSOCIATION
that was political and which embraced principles not
IN locality. It source Of pleasure 10
him 10 feel that world his home and all honest
and intelligent men his 6roheTs AZ tue conG'on es o
terminated.
By the time the private ceremonies at the Han were
concluded the MasOns, who had been forming at the
Common ready 10 move In procession They joined
those who had been engaged in the Temple exercises aud
now In unbTOken line they proceeded through number
of e principal streets and squares The procession con
sisted of Is divisions, and WAS commanded by William
ID. stratton Grand Marshal In addition to the
Rhode Island New-YorR New. .IIamphire Maine; Penn
syiyania NeTJersey and ,he ptet The =, nGges o.
the state joined by ST. Johns Lodge OF New ork
bible upon which George Washington took his
first oath of office as President OF the @
Chancellor Robert Livingston The Bible was escorted
by special guard of Knights, and was carried ny hshy
Gasser of NewYOrk Lodges from Maine, Illinois New
York the City Of Washington, and other cities ana states
were In line, with strong representation OF various
is Thought that upward Masons were In the pro
ceson The dress of the members Of the dherent LodSe
the several Communicates, and this circumstance ecl.eu
conmendation Of all spectator ana rendered ~ 1Ie ore
Knights were horseback, and a lew lode III open
ners designating their names and localities ana huper
OF National flags prominent in the brilliant uslay
Crowds lined The streets and many of the houses dis
niaved flags and banners Some Of the decorations were
Of gorgeous character, including arches bcross
fhe streets formed by streamers from the windows.
large groned arch trimmed with national enbelns and
suronted by alegorical representlO OF Hope ilseu
display In DevOnshire-st. and winthrop square were
also numerous flags forming arches on rIantn; I1h
red white, and blue bunting and masonic enbemS ana
from the flagstaff in the center 1t tne SQUARE Uhs
Near the corner OF Hawley-st was ahOther ghnd
"Te merchants Of Boston welcome te rIesus' ra, sum ~
some OF arrangements hOwers were pOluse Sln
ars as@s we're suspended across the streets 1t
with difficulty the policemen kept clear the cairagc m Way
horses and fanked by guard OF honor OF the
Boston Encampment, knights Templar number aiong
ing ~, armed WIFI HOIu-Hcaucu
the route the President cheered by the
men while all ladies in the balconies and WINDOWS ,%s
waved their hands The President stood much OF the
time bowng, with hat in hand in acknowledgment n OF
these compliments Bouquets occasionally thrown
into the carriage and the fact that he caught ia ms manu-
n large bunch OF flowers thrown by Young lady irom a
window elected renewed applause holding tne Douquee
toward The fair donor, he made low bow Ihere wss
much enthusiasm everywhere exhibited many Wous pa
Compliment 10 the President were loudly uttered ana ihe
only alusion politics uttered was the exclamation
0N9 imneachment." The Somerset Club at their mouse
cbeered Justify for Banks and the President Inc
coach halting repeatedly enabled mothers 20 pieseIa
,per little children 10 the notice OF the PRESIDENT ne
cave them kind word, and more than once ayailed nun
self of the opportunity Of kiss B3stonans say & snae
lever before to-day there time when pOhtlcs ~eIe