The weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1869-18??, 1870-06-08
For the Standard
For the Standard
Memorial CeremOnies-Laying the Cor.
ner.stOne of the Monument to the Con.
federate Dead at Raleigh.

Q. II. Stephenson, as Grand Swordbcarer.
]. B. Gayle, as Grand Pursuivant.
]. M. Belts, Grand Tyler
f. B. Thomas. as Grand Chaplain.
5. NJ. Parrish and JOS Green, as Grand
Stewards. as rf}l. el.,... .
. Fl. j. Brown, Bearer of Great Light.
The procession formed in front of the
Masonic Hall, preceded by the Raleigh brass
band, and marched to Oakdale Cemetery,
where the following ceremonies took place
The Grand Lodge having arrived at the
monument formed u hollow square around
the same. with the Grand Officers in the
centre. The Grand Master having com
nanded silence and announced the purpose
Of the occasion, n,anappropriat ode was sung
by the Memorial Glee Club.
The necessary preparations having been
made for laying the stone, it was raised by
means of a rope and tackle, when prayer
was offered by the Grand Chaplain.
The Grand Treasurer then deposited
number OF articles, Masonic documents, &C.,
in the stone, which was lowered to ITS place,
the band playing solemn dirge. .
John King, principal architect, then pre-
sented the working tools to the Grand Mas
ter who handed the square to the Deputy
Grand Master, the level to the Senior Grand
Warden, and the plumb to the Junior Grand
Warden, and addressed the Grand Officers
as follows: .r.t
Grand Mastcr-Right Worshipful Deputy
Grand Master, what is the proper jewel of
your Office? -ts
Deputy Grand MGSter-The Square.
G.. M-What are its moral and Masonic
uses?
d. G. MO square our actions by the
square Of virtue, and prove our work
G.. M-Apply the implement of your Of
flee tn that portion of the foundation stone
that needs to bc proved, and make report.
The Deputy Grand Master applied the
square as directed and replied: Most Wor-
shipful Grand Master, find the stone to
be square. The craftsmen have performed
their duty.
G. M-Right Worshipful Senior Grand
Warden, what's teJewel of your oificc9
G.S. W-The level.
G.. M-What is its Masonic use?
G. S. W-Morally, it reminds us of cqual-
ity, and its use is to lay horizontals.
G. M.-Apply the implement of ynur nf-
flee to the foundation stone and make re.
port.
s. G. W. Most Worshipful Grind Mas
ter, find the stone to be level. The crafts.
men have performed their duty.
G.. M-Right Worshipful Junior Grand
Warden, what is the proper jewel of your
office?
j. G. W-The plumb.
G. M-What is its Masonic use.
J. G. W-Morally, it teaches rectltude of
conduct, and we use it to try perpendicu-
lars.
G.. M-Apply the implencu, Of your of
fee to the several edges of The foundation
stone and make report.
j. G. W-Most Worship piul Grand Master,
find the stone is plumb. The craftsmen
have performed their duty.
G.. M.-The cornerstone having been
tested 10y the proper implements ofmasonry,
find that the craftsmen have skillfully and
faithfully performed their duty, and do
declare the stone to he well formed, true
and trusty, and correctly laid, according to
the rules of our ancient craft. Let the
elements OF conservation now he presented.
Ihe Deputy Grand Master then came for
Ma!o with golden vessel of corn. and scat
cering IL on the stone said I scatter this
corn as an emblem Of plenty. Nav the bless
lnSs OF bouuteous heaven be showcrcd uno,,
US, and upon all alike patriotic and benevo-
lent undertakings and inspire the hearts Of
the people with virtue, Wisdom and graft
tude.
RespWnSe-So mote it be- a
The Senior Grand Warden then came for
ward with a silver vessel of wine, and pour
ing it upon the stone said: pour this as
an emblem of joy and gladncss. May the
great ruler of the universe bless and prosper
our national, State and city governments,
preserve the union of the States, and may it
be bond of friendship and brothcrly love
that shall endure through all time.
ResponSe-So mote it be-
The Junior Grand Warden then came for
ward with silver vessel of oil, and pouring
it upon the stone said pour this oil as an
emblem of peace. May its blessings abide
with us continually, and may the Grand
Master of heaven and earth shelter and pro.
tect the widow and orphan, shield and de-
feHd them from the trials and vicissitudes
of the world, and so bestow His mercy upon
the bereaved, the afflicted, and the sorrow
ing, that they may know snrrowing and
trouble no more.
Response-So mote it be-
s The Grand Master, standing IN front and
extending his hands, made the following in
vocation:
( May the all-bounteous Author of nature
bless the inhabitants of this vicinity with
an abundance of the nccessaries, conven-
fences and comforts of life assist in the
erection of this monument; protect the
workmen against every accident; long pre-
serve the structure from decay; and grant
to us all supply of the corn of nourish-
ment, the wine of retreshment, and the oil
of joy. Amen.
Response.-So mote it be.
The Grand Master then delivered to the
principal architect the implements of opera
tive masonry, intrusting him withlthe super
intcndence and direction of the work.
After music by the band, and short ad-
dress by the Grand Master, the Grand Lodge
repaired to the stand erected for Orator of
the day, Gen. A. NJ. Ransom, listened to his
polished address aud returned TO the Grand
Lodge Hall.