Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-07-18


Building Committee.
Citizens and Visitors.
The Procession then moved up Ger
man Street to Duke, on, Duke TO Wash
ing,on. down Washington 10 the Presby-
terian Church, where the following exer-
cises took place
!. Anthem by the Chor-"Praise the
Lord"
2. Reading portion of the Scriptures
and Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Cutler. Of Will
Transport.
8. Anthem by The Choir.
4. Address hy Rev. ]. p. Smelizer.
5. Collection, and remarks by Rev. pr.
Biule, OF Roanoke College.
G. Anthem by the Choir-"PraIse God
from Whom all blessings Aow."
The Procession was then reformed
and proceeded to the Lutheran Church,
via Washington. Princess and German
Streets. where the following ceremonies
Of laying The Corner Stone took place
w. M.-Broiher Senior Warden. Mt.
Nebo Lodge, No. 81, being now assem-
bled for the purpose of laying the Corner
Stone oil this Church about 10 be enlarged f,
i, is my order that this Lodge now pro-
coed To the performance of that most ICl-
porlsnl ceremony. This you will COM
munjcaie to the Junior Warden. and lie
to the brethren present, that all having
due NOTICE may govern themselves accoT.
dinghy.
s. W.-Bro,her Junior Warden, it is
the order OF the Worshipful Master that
this Corner Stone lie now laid with Ma
sonic Honors. Tins you will report to
all present that the occasion may be OBJ
served with due order and solemni,y.
]. W.-Brethren: All who are present
take notice tina, the w. NJ. will now de-
post his foundation stone in Masonic
form. You observe the order and deco.
rum becoming the important and solemn
ceremonies in which we are about 10 en-
gage. 49,,
w. M.-Broihcr Treasurer you will
read The list Of the contents Of tie box.
The Stone is now raised.
W. M.-There being 10 objection |
now order you. Brother Treasurer, to
deposit the box with the contents in the
place prepared for lis reception.
The principal Architect then presents
The working tools to the w. NJ. who
hands the Square to a Passed Master, the
Level to the Senior Warden, and the
Plumb 10 the Junior Warden.
The Worshipiul Master and officiating
officers will then descend from the plat
form and arrange themselves as follows:
The Master standing a, the East of the
Stone, Senior Warden at the West. and
Junior Warden a, the South.
The w. NJ. will then spread the &C.
meni, after which he directs the Chief
Marshal TO order the Craftsmen 10 lower
the Stone, which mus, be done slowly.
Solemn music will be introduced.
The Square, Level and Plamb will
then be applied to The Stone.
Mos, w. NV. NJ. what is the
proper Jewel of Master Mason'
Response-,The Square.
w. M,-Appiy the implement OF your
office to this portion of the foundation
stone tina, needs to be proved, end make
report.
He applies the Square and says:"l find
the stone 10 be square. The Craftsmen
have performed their duty"
w. M.-Bro.her Senior Warden, what
is the Jewel Of yonr office!
s. W.-The Level.
w. NJ Apply the implement Of your
Office TO the foundation stone aud make
report.
lie applies it and answers.
NV. NJ, find The Stone TO be level.
The Craftsmen have performed their du-
ty.'
". M.-Bro,her Junior Warden, what,
is the Jewel of your office!
J. W.-The Plumb.
w. M.-Apply the implement of your
office To the several edges of the iounda-
ton stone and make report.
10 applies and answers:
NV. NJ. | find the Stone is plumb.
The Craftsmen have performed their dn-
~.
W. M-This Corner Stone has been
tested by the proper implement Of Ma
sonry. ] find that the Craftsmen have
skllIfuIly and faithfully performed their
duty. and declare the Stone TO lie well
formed, true and rusty. and correctly laid
according to The rules of our ancien, craft.
w. NJ Let the Elements Of Conse,
Grafton now be presented.
is,. p. NJ. comes forward with the
vessel of Corn, and scattering on the
Stone. says:
scatter Ibis Corn as an Emblem OF
Plenty. May the blessings OF bounleous
Heaven be showered upon US and all IKE
undertakings. and inspire the hearts OF
the people with virtue, wisdom and gr'h-
! iude.
ReSponse-So mole il be.
2d. =. NJ. comes forward with the
Vessel of Wine and pours i, on the Stone
saving: pour this Wine as an Emblem
Of Joy aud Gladness. May the Grea
Ruler Of the Universe bless and protect
our County! May friendship and broth,
erly love endure through all time. Res
! UOnSc-SO mote il be.