New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-06-09

and that the Craftsmen have performed their duty.
G.. Mr.. W. Junior Grand Warden, what is the jewel
j. G. w--The Plumb II is used TO erect perpendic1-
G. M.-Apply your Jewel TO the FoundauOnStOne, ana
make report
j. q. W~Most worshipful, find that the Stone is
plumb The Craftsmen have performed then duty.
Dcwnings st Regiment Band.
The Grand Master then made the following procsaw ma
Grand Master" by the Grand Marshal: a.
1--WE, James Gibson, Grand Master Of Masons IN the
state of NewYork, do declare this Stone TO be plumb
level and square be well formed, true and trusti
and duly laid according to the ancient customs usaSes,
and forms Of our Craft"
O. Air Goo 1i save ne, 'bS King ,co
Ere ih. vast world was made
Our Art begun;
CheIqb and Cheqbi@,
joined III I Before 5sI iIs r PS%a
God there Grand Mastr wasi
i''' 'A'ii BY g' ii. decree SfT'
Path Hope and Charity,
Friendship ard Unity
All laSs aiure.
70 20 Is %1y fs' G s'si'i Kf i' supreme
BE graceful Love.
e caSr VI ia SIi1jis s .1e s'''
aud with glae hearts repeat
The Grand Stewards then advanced the stone bear.
ing elements OF oonsecraon corn wine, and o. and
Were iooYsd by the DSpVS %" The r.r anu sward
handed golden horn 10 the Deputy Grand Master, Who
scattered the corn contained therein upon the stone say
ing: May the blessings Of the Supreme Architect be
upon the people OF THIS state ana the craft De hOuseu
The second steward presented golden wine cup 10 the
Senior Grand Warden, who poured It's contents on the
stone, saying: "May the health Of the Craftsmen en-
poyed in erecting this edcc he preserved and the
yer Of all good keep them from accident and bless and
The Third Steward handed another golden cup TO the
Junior Grand Warden, who poured the OH therein upon
world vouchsafe His blessing upon our Craft wherever
dispersed bless country, preserve the UhlOn give
peace and prosperity to the people OF ana 10
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The Deputy Grand Master then presented the Architect
saying: $500. ,.o.o.. 90 ,.o,, pro,,or Nono,oon
lie Brn who has been chosen Architect OF the lelpe
He is ready with the Craftsmen TO proceed with the work
assigned him, and desires TO be invested with the insignia
The Grand Master handed the Architect the Plumb
Level and Square, and plan OF the Work, desired hin
to proceed with his lab0rs and said:
Men and Brethren: We assembled here to-day as
good citizens, faithful to tie Brethren fear God
We have commenced the building of house which we
in ages To come; that by it harmony and unity may be
promoted among the Brethren, and the fame and useful
ness of our ancient and honorable institution promoted
The Grand Marshal then proclaimed: " Know ye, that
the Most Worshipfu James Gibson, Grand Master OF
Masons in the State of York, has this day, at this
place, laid the cornerstone of the Masonic Temple, IN
accordance with the forms and ceremonies OF our ancient
The Grand Master then introduced the Rev. Elhrdge
s. Porter, who addressed the assembled fraternity as
follows:
BROTHERS Long desire is this day gratfed The au-
gust ceremonies have just witnessed reward past
hopes and quicken expectations On these founda
tons shall rise in massive beauty that structure within
whose ample courts the great work Of operative moral
Masonry shall be carried ON from generation TO genera
ton
II is with lust and honorable pride that celebrate
the promise of this cornerstone. Through years Of gen
and patient labor preparations have been made 10
secure the advent OF this hour wherein the Masonic Fra
ternity Of the Empire state plants IN this imperial city OF
the Republic that fruitful stone whose successive
harvess OF benetcence sha be multiplied long after our
hands shall have been folded IN death Wen may we re-
ioce and give thanks that have been permitted to
hold this good work by uspcOusy begun Wei may all
who find their happiness III the service OF mankind snare
Brothers, orthodox minister Of the blessed Cos
pei desire to take permission nom TINS occasion 70 Say
venerable and worldwide Fraternity shall speak only
what know and testify only Of what have seen, In the
workings of our benctcent Institution Masonry Is
neither political sectarian, nor national IL Is not sub
party in the state 10 any denomination III the
Church, any civil cOmmunityand yet IT II both
patriotic religious and dedicated To the interests of
In God the father and preserver of mankind. Its chief
manual is the Holy Bible Its symbolism through all
degrees intended to teach elfrestraint essential
personal edifcaOn. It's constitution and laws organize
charity, and compel the cultivation OF srotherly
care 70 its members. For the widow
and the orphan it husbands its resources, while to
the poor and needy IL imparts Systematic relief am
not mere defend Masonry Yet we cannot forget that
eyer ' It's enemies are it's eGoes 1t has to-day the
honor Of bearing the anathema OF the proclaimed enemy
of popular intelligence and civil liberty. That the Priest
of the Roman Vatican should be at ennity with our
venerable Fraternity smOs natural for in every lodge Of
MasOns there open Bible, and all the duties OF Ma
soury are enforced from its sacred pages. In
the Impending controversy through which our country Is
pass IL may be taken for certain that declaration
the Bible" Were Masonry abandon that Book divine
rs odgaE WOud be closed, It's work cease and
ganizaiion would perish from the earth Certain Prot
estans also finding mpcrcctons IN the lives OF Mas0ns,
have hastily pronounced against the brotherhood. But
tLe oric II prejudice sooner later commits sui
eide and hOnOrs itself most In the moment Of
its death. Tie prejudice raised against our fraternity
has fed itself chiefly however, from a mistaken notion
concerning character of lie mysteries This prejudice
il fast disappearing; for all may know that nothing takes
place behind le vail OF Masonry inconsistent with the
published and widely circulated declarations Of the
instuton Its signs OF discovery and recognition
indeed its own Yet these are no more than humane
alphabet, by which the words Of humane duty arc
quickly composed. Nv that, u tTulD beyond VIC tesLh