The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-10-28


HERALD
A very respectable delegation of Masons
LEFT Nicksburg on the morning train, to par
t1cipate In the ceremonies Of laying the cor
ner- stone ola Lodge at Bottoms Depot. The
following Lodges from VicKsburg were rep
scented: - 49,
Vicksburg Lodge No. 26. John w. Powell
w. NJ; w. III. Stevens No. III. FL DEMO
w. M B. Springer. U. D., Amos Tappan
w. M; Walnut Hills. j. McGarr, w. NJ.
Magnolia Commandery, j. w. Powell +. C.
Representatives from Jackson. Clinton
Raymond, Brownsville, and BoYina, were
/ present.
The ceremony was conducted by Grand
Secretary j. l.. Power, Acting Grand Mas
ter, under authority, assisted by officers and
members of subordinate Lodges At halt
past tel O'Clock the Grand Lodge was con-
vened at the church, and opened by the
Grand Master. The following brethren were
authorized TO act in the several capacities
| assigned them:
/. Power, Acting Grand Master.
ID: DEMO, Deputy Grand Master.
w b. Williamson. Senior Grand Warden
J. j. Bromgoole- Junior Grand Warden.
A l.. Mccoy, Senior Grand Deacon.
DR.. 81. I. Anderson, Junior Grand Deacon
Rev. A. NJ. Campbell. Grand Chaplain.
Geo. FL. Gray, ST., Grand Treasurer.
John L Buck, Grand Secretary.
VIM. ClIDgman, Grand Tyler.
g. NJ. HilIyer, Grand Orator.
Frank Johnston, Grand Orator.
Jos. Graves, p. Master oldest Lodge pres
ent.
CA. Walton, Grand Marshal.
After the opening of the Grand Lodge
procession formed and marched to the build
ing spot under the change of Grand Marshal
Walton. After arriving at the appointed
place, the Grand Master commanded silence
in the usual Masonic form, when an apprO-
pirate ode was sung by the choir. Prepare
Ia for lou inn fh0
Prayer was offered. after which sundry coins
and documents were deposited in the stone
by the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secre-
tary. The Grand Master then received the
working tools from the principal architect,
and having tried the stone, replied:
Il have trieG and proved this stone by
plumb, square and level. and pronounce it
to be WELL FORMED. TRUE AND TRUsTY."
The Grand Master then received and scat
tered the corn upon the stone, and received
and poured the wine and oil upon it. clos
ing with an invocation. The public grand
| hOnvrs were then given, and the implements
of architecture delivered to the architect.
A benediction was then pronounced and
the procession returned TO the church, where
addresses we're delivered by Past Grand
Master, Giles NJ. Hillyer, and MIR. Frank
Johnston of Jackson.
We are unable to give a report of either
of the addresses because our space will not
admit a publication sufficiently full to pre-
will not do the speakers the Injustice to
crowd mutilated synopsis into our columns.
We hope both these addresses will be pub
lished in full, for we believe them full of
interest. Information and beauties, worthy
OF perpetuation and which would carry
abroad sentiments and impressions for good
TO many people. At the conclusion OF
Brother JohnstOn's address, the choir. who
~ kindly volunteered their services, sang a
beautiful hymn of praise.
A. thao Ill a.,fD Deaf Il
address, Grand Master J. l.. Power arose and
said that he thought it not inappropriate upon
the occasion that collection should be taken
up in aid of the Orphans Home at Lauderdale.
He spoke of the great need of this institution,
and its strong claims upon the people generally.
He made the appeal in behalf of the Grand
Lodge and the Orphans. A collection was then
taken, which resulted in a handsome sum
$50 50.) And we would state here that the
people of Bolton's and its immediate vicinity,
haven already contributed, we believe, about
one hundred dollars to this worthy object.
The ceremonies being ended, the large as
sembly, amounting TO nearly two thousand
people partOOk of n bountiful feast in the
grove. Many were compelled to leave on the
return trains to Vicksburg and Jackson; but
n large number renamed and participated in
the evenings festivities, il having been an
nounced that grand ball would conclude the
day We wish we had space TO describe the
fair women and brave men" the music,
with its voluptuous swell, and the many points
of interest attached to the festal scene. Suffice
it to say that all were happy, Hght-hearted
and free" and the 1--WE sma hours ayont the
twali broke upon tired limbs, but happy hearts.
We feel that all of that gallant assembly win
endorse us for extending thanks to the good
people of Bottoms and vicinity for their gen.
erous hospitality. Where all were so kind we
we could not make distinctions. May their
thriving town become, as it promises to do a
city and when they again have u merry time,
may we be there to see.