The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-06-08
PRoC,AMATIoN.

our Rev. Grand Chaplain Will 1mplOre
blessing from Heaven on our undertaking.
Prayer was then offered by Grand Chap-
lain.
RESPONSE: GLORY be to God in the high
est As it was in the beginning, is now, and
ever shall be, world without end. Amen
The Grand Secretary then read the follow
ing list of articles TO be deposited in the
cornerstone:
A copy of the Holy Bible.
Book Of Discipline.
Roll ofmembers of the Church.
List of Contributors to its erection.
Copy of the Deed TO Church Property.
Proceedings of the Grand Lodge Of Mis-
sissippi.
Book of Constitutions.
Collection of Coins.
Sundry Newspapers of the Day.
Which were severally handed to the Grand
Treasurer, who placed them in the cavity.
The Stone was then lowered by three
motions. while was being sung the follow
ing Anthem, to the tune of "Old Hundred"
ANTHEM.
Master Supreme! to thee, this day,
Our Cornerstone with praise we lay;
And, resting on thy Word fultilfd,
To thee, D Lord! our House we build.
Nor build we here with strength alone
OF carven wood or sculptured stone;
But squarely hewed, and broadly plann'd,
our lines we raise, ike
By thee, o Lord our work design'd,
The widows son his help shall find;
And we shall frame, for trembling youth,
The winding-stairs that lead to truth.
In Faith we toil--in Hope we climb
To Charity-our arch sublime;
And eVermore the keystone see ..
o Masteri Lord in thee-in thee.
Tho A rcI;tact tI,a,, racaDtad tha VUork in Or
tools to the Grand Master, who handed
The Square to the Deputy Grand Master !;
The Level to the Senior Grand Warden
The Plumb to the Junior Grand Warden !.
By Grand Master-R.'. W.. Dep. Grand
Master, what is the proper jewel of your
office?
ID. q. M.-The Square, Most Worshipful.
Grand Master-What are its moral and
Masonic uses?
d. q. MO Square our actions by the
Square of virtue, and to prove our work.
Grand MaSter-Apply the implement of
your office to that portion of the foundation
stone that needs to be proved, and make
report.
ID. G. M.-Most Worshipful: 1 find the
stone TO be square. The Craftsmen have
performed their duty.
Grand Master-R.'. W.. Senior Grand
Warden, What is the proper jewel of your
office.
S. G. W-The Level, Most Worshipful.
Grand Master-What is its Masonic use?
5. G.. W.--MOrally, it teaches equality, and
its use is to lay horiZOntals.
Grand Master-Apply the implement of
your office to the foundation stone, and
make report.
S. G. W.-Most Worshipful, l find the
stone to be level. The Craftsmen have per-
formed their duty.
Grand MaSter-R... Wor:. Junior Grand
Warden-What is the jewel of your office !?
J. q. W.-The Plumb.
Grand Master. What is its Masonic use?
j. G. W.-Morally, it teaches rectitude of
conduct, and we use it to lay perpendicu-
lars.
Grand Master-App1y the implement OF
your office to the foundation stone and
make report.
j. G.. W.-Most Worshipful, / find the
stone is plumb. The Craftsmen have per-
formed their duty.
Grand Master-The corner stone having
been tested by the proper implements of
Masonry, applied by you, Brethren, in whose
skill and ability have full confidence, and
you having proved that the Craftsmen have
skillfully and faithfully performed their
duty, do declare the stone to be well form
ed, well tried. true and trusty and correctly
laid according to the rules of our Ancient
Craft. And may this undertaking be COM
pieted by the Craftsmen according to the
Grand Plan, in Peace, Harmony and Broth
erly Love. Let the clements of cOnsecra-
ton now be presented.
The vessels of Corn. Wine and Oil were
then handed the Grand Master by the ID. G.
NJ, S. Co. and j. q. w. The Grand Master
poured each upon the stone, saying: strew
Corn upon this stone as an emblem of Plen-
ty; | pour Wine upon it as an emblem of
and / annOint it with Oil as
an emblem of Peace.
May the All-Bounteous Author of nature
bless the people of this place with an
abundance OF the necessaries, conveniences
and comforts of life; assist in the erection
and completion of this building: protect
the workmen from every accident; long
preserve the structure from decay, and grant
to us all a supply of the corn of nourish-
ment, the wine of refreshment and the oil
of joy. Amen. So mote it be.
The Grand Master then gave three raps.
with his gavel, upon the stone, after which
the Grand Honors were given.
The Grand Master then presented the inn
plementS to the Architect, saying:
Worthy Brother Having thus. as Grand
Master of Masons. laid the foundation stone
of this structure, L now deliver the imple-
mentS of your profession into your hands.
you with the SUPERINTENDENT
and direction of the work, having full con-
fidence in your skill and capacity to conduct
the same in such a manner that the building
may rise in order, harmony and beauty.
and, being perfected in strength that it may
answer every purpose for which it is inten-
ded, to your credit~and the satisfaction and
homer OF those who have selected you for
the work.
The Grand Master, addressing the pastor.
{ Rev. G. w. BrOwn,) said Reverend Sir
Having completed our work, according to
the Ancient usage of Freemasons, we offer
you our congratulations, and transfer the
building to you for completion, having no
doubt that as it has been happily begun, it
will be carried on, by Gods will, to happy
ending.
The Grand Marshal then aDnOunced the
when the Benedietion was
pronounced by the Grand Chaplain.
The procession being reformed proceed
ed to a delightful grove, where a platform |
had been erected and seats provided. The |
Rev. w. ii. Lyon, of Lexington. then de- |
livered an Grafton which was well worthy |
the compliment paid it by the Grand Lodge |
before closing, in requesting a copy for |
Bro. 7. :. Oldham. being |
called upon. followed in some well-timed |
and eloquent remarks.
After this feast of reason. the multitude !
was furnished with a bountiful feast of |
more substantial things. We have never |
seen better dinner provided for public |
aud to say that to the ladies chief |
credit was due, is merely to remark what |
attendants on such occasions are ready to |
anticipate.
: To Bro. Chas. I. Murphy. and many other
brethren whom we might mention, the |
Grand Master and Grand Secretary tender |
heir Acknowledgements for fraternal court
Isles and kind, personal attentions. For
1ne. having been duly notified to be on
land, we are glad that we obeyed the sum-
mons.