Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-07-06
COLUMBUS, O., MONDAY MORNING. !,

list OF Oft1cers and Members, and the
BYLAWS of Excelsior Lodge No. 145.
List of Officers and Members. and the
Bylaws OF Capitol Lodge No. 334..
List of Officers and Members, and the
Bylaws of Harmonic Lodge No. 35S.
| List of Officers and Members, and the
Bylaws of Capitol Encampment No. G.
Copies of Daily Ohio State Journal of
July A. 1868. ,t---- -s.., -.
4, 1868. lrail' -.'R so -
Copy of the Farmers Chronicle of July
Copy of the Columbus Gazette of July
Copy of Der Odd Fellow of July, 1868.
Copy of the Odd Fellows Companion for
July, 1868. N 81 -a.i -.5 Off ..- .-.s .er.+h.
The Grand Master, pouring a libation on
the stone, proceeded: @ ''l
In Friendship lay this stone, earnestly
praying, that while it retains its place
among its fellows in the firm wall, the
| brethren who assemble here may be as
firmly bound together in the bonds of
Friendship, cordial and sincere! .slel10h sf
REsPoNsE-So may it be. au .5 ss,it BE-,
GRAND MASTER (Stre,oing fo,oers.) In
Love [ lay this stone earnestly praying that
as it underlies and supports the edifice, so
| may Love lie at the bottom of our hearts,
and support the whole superstructure OF
our lives. ,-.-=., ,---4 ,.i,,.. ...5 49,. ..
RESPONSE so may 1t be!
GRAND MAsTEREl Ssre,oing Wheat,) In
that unblemished Truth and Honor may
ever reign here supreme, and govern all
that is here said and done. -.
REsPONsE-So may it bel
! GRAND MAsTER-( (Giuing three blo,os of
the gaoel upon the stone) In the name of
Benevolence and Charity lay this stone.
And may God in his mercy grant that it
NAV nQvar hp rpmOvQd en- 10no aa Ronavn.
lence and Charity are dear to the hearts of
men! '.'
REsPoNsE-So may it be!
The Architect then deliuered a tro,vel Nth
mortar to the G.. NJ, toto spread IL upon the
corners stone, and fred thereon a corresponding
stone. s''t' '--I
GRAND MAsrER-As this cement binds
together the stones of the wall, SO may the
cement of brotherly affection bind us to-
gether during all the days of our lives here
below; and so may the cement of the Di-
vine Love, in our Fathers own good time,
unite us as living stones in the Temple
above. the !" house not made with hands,
eternal in the heavensi"
REsPoNsE-So may it bet
The G M then returned to his place upon
the platform, when proclamation was made
by the d G M.
DEPUTY GRAND MAsTER-By direction of
| the Most Worthy Grand Master, declare
this cornerstone duly laid according to
regular and ancient form and the building
that is to rise upon it devoted to the prin-
| ciples and work OF Odd Fellowship.
ODE.
Tune: Old Hundred-Ausic By Toso,er's Band.
| Deep in the quarries of the stone.
Amid vast heaps of other rock; 20 .-
In darkness hid to art unknown, tr
We found this rude and shapeless block,
Now shaped by art, its roughness gone. r. r-
And fit this noble work to grace.
We lay it here. corner stone.
Chosen and sure, in proper place.
Within this stone there lies conceal'd
w hat future ages may disclose,
The saered truths, to us reveaPd
BY Him who fell by ruthless foes.
On Him. this corner stone we build, -
To Him, this edifice erect:
And still. until this works fulfilled,
May Heaven the workman's ways direct.
GRAND CHAPLA1N-Almighty and ALL
| merciful Architect of Heaven and Earth,
who spake and it was done; who COM
| manded, and it stood fast; speak, we pray
| Thee. the word OF encouragement, by thy
| Spirit, to animate and strengthen those
who shall build upon this corner stone a
| Temple of Humanity, that they may trust
| in Thee. And command, we beseech Thee,
| the resources of thy servants, that their
strength and spirit fail not until they COM
plete this building and dedicate it, with
their lives, to the practice of Friendship,
| the works OF Love, and the word of Truth.
| May it rise from its foundation wise in pro-
visions, strong in adjustments, and beauti-
| full in proportion, Temple meet for an
habitation of Thy Spirit, which is Love,
and Thy word, which is Truth; fit home
| for brotherhood of Friends, whose works
are works of Benevolence and Charity.
Bless, o God of Grace, the laborers here
on, with Thy protection, that they may
work in safety and repose in peace; with
thy Spirit, that they may labor together in
harmony and love; with thy salvation,
that, having wrought together on earth,
they may hereafter rest together in the
smiles of Thy favor forever.
And bless, o Heavenly Father, our wide
spread fraternity everywhere, with Thy
| wisdom to guide, Thy power to aid, and
| Thy love to bless their work to their own
edification and the welfare of our race
Build up each member thereof on that
great Foundation-that corner stone elect
and precious-which Thou hast laid In
Zion, and make him blessing and praise
in Thy sight forever more. Graciously
and tenderly De with the poor and needy,
the stranger and him who has none to
help; with the widow, whose God thou art;
and the orphan, to whom Thou art especi-
ally Father. Bless all classes and condi-
ti0ns of men, according to their various
wants and the abundance of Thy goodness
and mercy. e' ra-
Be pleased, o our Father, to re-
member us individually in much
mercy. Forgive our sins; redeem US
from iniquity; make US jealous and
fruitful in good works; and finally save us
and the world with an everlasting saliva.
ton, that we may ascribe unto Thee all
praise and blessing, honor and glory, in a
day without night, and world without end.
Amen. =Hrl -eu8- q
The Grand Master then introduced Past
Grand Rev. David Fl. Moore, of Moxahala
Lodge No. IA, of GAINESVILLE, who deliv-
cred the following
ADDRESS:
Odd Felloaos of Columbus and Assembled
Among the impressive emblems with
which our Order abounds, none is moreex-
pressive than the bundle of rods-a symbol
of the weakness OF the one and of the
strength of the many-a truth of which
you have given still more practical illus
tration to-day in the foundation of this
temple you propose rearing. There is no.
thing in your undertaking but deserves
and receives our praise. We congratulate
you upon your ability to engage in an en-
terprise so expensive, upon the beauty and
eligibility of the location, upon the proper
tions and completeness of your plan, upon
your prospect for the speedy and success
ful prosecution of the work, and upon the
fitness of the day you have chosen to lay
the corner stone-the day when our patriot
fathers laid the corner stone of American
independence. May your temple stand as
unscathed by the storms and tempests
that will beat upon it as has stood
the structure raised by them, and may
Odd Fellowship strengthen with the
strength and expand with the growth
of the nation, founded upon their wisdom
and protected by their valor.
That 1 may justify the greatness of the
desire just expressed for the extension OF
our Order in this country, permit me to
speak briefly of odd Felloaoshig to similar
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