The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-06-24
Very Interesting Proceedings.
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ESPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE EVENING TELEGRAPH.
BosToN, June A-The streets of Boston pre-
sent a brilliant appearance to-day, the occa-
sion being the dedication of the new and mag
nifcent Masonic temple, situated at the corner
Of fremont and Boylston streets. II is calcu.
lated that 900 strangers are in the city, large
number of whom are members of the Masonic
fraternity from different parts of the country.
The Procession.
The dedication this morning and subsequent
Masonic procession through the principal
streets, constituted the most imposing display
OF the kind ever seen in this country, or in
Europe. AS early as o'clockIthe streets dis
played unusual life, and by 10 the throng gath
cred on the streets through which the procession
was to pass was so great that locomotion was
almost impossible. Flags and bunting were
thrown to the breeze in every direction. and in
different parts of the city elegant devices In
honor of the occasion were erected.
An Arch of welcome.
On Franklin street magnificent arch was
erected, which stretched entirely across the
street, and contained the motto, "The Mer-
chants OF Boston welcome the Masonic frater-
nifty"
The Newspapers.
The different newspaper offices are appro-
priately decorated. The Boston Journal Office
on Washington street is very tastefully hung
with red, white, and blue, and displays also a
marble bust of Franklin under which is the
motto. sour Fellow Craftsman"
The President Among the MasOns.
About o'clock Committee of the Grand
Lodge of Masons proceeded in carriages to the
fremont House, and escorted Andrew John
son, President of the United States, to the Free
Masons Hall, in Summer street, where his
ExcelleDcy was informally received by the on
GERS of the Grand Lodge About haIf-past 0
o'clock the Boston Encampment of Knights
Templar marched from their armory in the
new Masonic Temple to Free Masons' Hall,
where they received the Grand Lodge and Pre-
sident johnson, and escorted them to the new
Temple. ~.
The Dedication Ceremonies.
After some informal ceremonies the Grand
Lodge was opened and the dedicatory services
took place, M. w. Grand Master G. G. Dame
officiating During the progress of the dedica-
uon the procession to receive the Grand Lodge
formed on the Common, and the scene that this
historic ground presented defies description
Nothing like 1t was ever seen in Boston.
The procession commenced moving about
noon, and the President accompanied it
throughout the entire route. 1t is now moving,
and extends many miles In length. Many OF
the banners are remarkably splendid, and the
regalia, particularly that of the Knights Tenn
plar, is exceedingly rich and costly.
The PhiladeIphia Delegation.
The Philadelphia delegation is headed by
Hon. Richard Vaux. This body makes re.
spectable appearance, and reflects CT edit on the
Quaker City.
A Feature.
feature of the procession is the superior
class Of men in line. Every participator not In
Knight Templar uniform is dressed in full
black suit, and white gloves and white apron.
The People and Mr.. johnson.
The President is well received by the street
throng, as the carriage containing him, which
is drawn by four horses. makes Its appearance.
The ceremonies will be concluded with an
s. studley. Past Grand Chaplain of the Grand
Lodge of Massachusetts,.
An Ancient Bible.
An interesting feature connected with the
dedication of the new hall consists in the fact
that the same Bible was used on which Wash.
ington was sworn in as President OF the United
States.
On tomorrow, at 9& o'clock, the President
will be received at the State House by the
Governor From the state House the President
and party will proceed to Bunker Hill, where
they will be received by Hon. G. Washington
Warren, and from thence the Navy Yard
will be visited. From the Navy Yard the party
will embark on a steam tug and proceed TO the
School Ship, upon which an excursion in the
harbor will be made under the auspices OF the
City Government. and which will conclude the
programme for the day.
Future Movements.
On Wednesday morning the President VIII
leave for Hartford, Conn.,, via Springfield, to
accept the hospitalities unanimously rendered
by the Legislature. now in session.