Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-15
ty and fine banner of Good Samaritan Diyi.

City and fine banner of Good Samaritan Diyi-
sions were in line.
The Temple OF Honor followed, marshaled
by J. s. Stokes.
The Good Templars came next, the Crane
Lodge being at the right of the line, fol-
lowed by n number of the members of the SUBJ
ordinate lodges, marshaled by W. p. White,
G 7. of Harmony Lodge, headed by Heald's
Band of seventeen pieces.
The Grand Lodge of the United States of tho
Knights OF Pythias, now holding session at
Odd Fellows Hall. Navy Yard, formed at the
hall, and with members OF the subordinate
lodges marched direct to the City Hall, reach
ing the grounds before the main procession ar
rived
Atthe City Hall.
During the forenoon workmen were busily
engaged in erecting a stand between the monu-
ment and the curb-stone,52 by 16 feet, capable OF
seating about 400 persons. From the flag staff
on the City Hall the national colors were dis
played at half mast, and the Corporation off,
were ali closed at twelve o'clock. The large
derrick had been removed from over the monu-
ment, and everything in readiness for the cere-
mony before one o'clock. The crowd began to
gather about twelve O'Clock, and in less than
an hour the steps and porico of the City Hall
were densely packed.
BY ? o'clock the entire space in front of the
City Hall was crowded, while the housetops
and windows of the houses opposite were filled
with human beings. All the sanitary police,
under Lieutenant Noonan, We're on duty. No
one was allowed upon the stand, except those
who had been in yited by the committee. About
four hundred invitations were issued by Mayor
Nallach and the committee to Cabinet minis
ters, heads of bureaus, army and navy officers,
members of The diplomatic corps, and other
distinguished persons. Invitations We're also
issued 10 the Senate and House of Representa-
lives, but owing 10 the Impeachment trial Ii
was impossible for them to attend. Mayor
Wallach this morning received the following
letter from Speaker Colfax:
REPRESENTATIVES,.
1-6s.-RichGrd HdHdek, Esq, Chairman, de-
Sir: am directed by the House Of Represen-
tatiyes, before whom l have this day laid your
invitation TO be present on the occasion OF un-
yelling and dedicating the statue of the late
President Abraham Lincoln, to inform you
that on account of a standing order requiring
time indicated, they are compelled to decline
the same. Very respectfully, your obedient
servant. SCHUYLER COLFAx,
Speaker H. II.
Among those present were President John.
son, accompanied by Colonel Riyes and Mr.
kershaw: Baron Gerolt, Mr.. Rangabee, the
Grecian Minister; Major General Hancock and
General Mitchell, General Emory, Col. Capron,
Commissioner OF Horticulture; Ambrosio Abeita.
Alexandra Padilla, Governor of the Pueblos of
lsleta zone of the nineteen villages Of the tribe
IN New Mexico; John Ward, agent Genl q. o.
Howard, Mr.. Cantazalli, Secretary Italian Le-
cation. Admiral Radford, Assistant Attorney
General Binckley, Gen1 Charles Thomas and
General Morris = Miller, General Carr, of
General Emory's staff. General 5. F. Carey, Of
OHIO, John Hitz, Esq DIR. John B. Blake.
General Grant was present, and occupied a
position on the sidewalk in front of Mr.. Brad
iey's Office, declining to take seat upon the
stand.
The Crowd
The assemblage was very large, and COM
menced 10 assemble in front Of the City Hall
long before the hour for the ceremonies. At
p. m. the crowd despite the rain, had so in
creased as 10 extend down Az street below
the Presby terian Church, down Louisiana ave.
nue., beyond 5th street, and an equal distance
down Indiana avenue. The open space at the
intersection of these streets was der sely pack
ano the steps, areas, roof, and windows of the
City Hall building were closely occupied.
The ICofs and windows OF all the buildings in
the neIghborhood We're thronged and the BOYS
as usual, secured eligible positions in the Tree
tops. The attendance Of colored people was
very large. filling the space in the rear of the
stand. There Were probably from fifteen to
twenty thousand present 1t was undoubtedly
the largest gathering of people ever assembled
in Washington on such an occasion.
The Programme.
The following was the programme Of the cer-
emonies Prayer by Rev. Dr. Hamilton; Music
by the 18th Infantry Band; dedication Of the
statue by the Masonic fraternity; music by the
Marine Band; address by b. B. French, Esq.
statue by the President Of the United States;
music by the Marine Band; introduction of the
artist; benediction.
The Ceremonies.
After the arrival of the procession on the
ground, and order had been restored Mayor
Wallach presiding, Rev. DR.. VIM. Hamilton
offered up feryent prayer. After the band OF
the Twelfth United States infantry had per-
formed "The Heart Bowed Down." from the
Bohemian Girl the dedication ceremonies
followed.
The NJ Sowic ned;cot;ou
The Masonic Order proceeded 10 peform the
dedica tory services of the craft as follows:
Grand Master. benjamin b. French. r
". Junior Grand Warden, what is the Jewel OF
your ofhcef
Junior e. Warden, Joseph b. Wili.)-The
Plumb, Most Worshipful.
Grand Master.-Haye you applied the Plumb
10 such parts OF the base of this pedestal as
should be- plumb
Junior G.. Warden. (applying the plumb
have, Most Worshiptui, and the craftsmen
have done their duty.
Grand Master.-R.W. Senior Grand Warden,
what Is the jewel OF your Office!
ST.. q. Warden, John II. Rus sell. The Lev.
ell, Most orshipful.
Grand Master.-Have you applied the level
TO such parts of the base of this pedestal as
should be- leyell
S. Gr.Warden, (Applyfng the level II have,
Most Worshipful, and the craftsmen have done
Grand Master.-R w. Deputy G.. Master,
you VIII now apply the proper architectural
instrument 10 the base of this pedestal and see
If the several angles thereof are duly and pro-
perly formed.
Deputy G. Master, John Lockie)-(apply-
ing the bevel.)-Most Worshpfui Grand Mas
ter, have applied the bevel to the several an
giles of the base of this pedestal, and find that
the craftsmen have done their duty.
Grand Master.-As the implements of archi.
lecture, in the hands of the skilful operative
Mason, enable HIM 10 prepare and adjust the
sundry materials Of which the complete struc.
ture Is composed, so do they, in the hands Of
enlightened and accepted speculative Masons,
stones for that spiritual building, that shouse
not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens ~
THE Deputy q. Master presented the corn |
Grand Master.-Brethren, the Corn, Wine
and Oil, which you carry in your pro-
cessions and which are the consecrating ele-
ments used on occasions like this, are to re-
mind us that in the pilgrimage OF life we are to
lmpart portion OF our bread 10 the hungry,
10 send cup Of our wine 10 cheer the sorrow.
full, and TO pour the healing Oil OF consolation
into the wounds which sickness hath made in
the bodies, or affiiction hath rent in the hearts
of our fellow men.
In placing the Corn upon the foundation OF
this statue, invoke the blessing Of plenty on
the people of this city and upon the people of
our whole country. Especially may they
never want for that bread for which to eat is
life eternal.
1.-THE Senior Grand Warden presented the
Grand Master.-In pouring the wine upon
IL do IL IN the fervent hope that the wine of
Joy may ever gladden. the hearts OF the people
eyeryw here. -
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