The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-06-24

To-day an unusual event Ia the Masonic frater-
nifty Of Philadelphia transpired, being the dedica-
tion of monument to the memory of the late
Grand Tyler of the Grand Lodge OF Pennsylvania,
william Bockius Schnider. For more than quarter
trust and honor: he succeeded his father Charles
Schnider the successor Of his father William schni-
der, who was the first Grand Tyler of the Grand
Lodge Of this State. The son OF the late Grand
Tyler now holds the same eminent office, which has
been filled by the Schniders from time almost imme-
mortal. William Bockius Schnider died in 1867, and
his remains placed in the family vault in Monu-
e1sS to eTnt Tsh yeaF ago ey Were re-
phia. The project OF erecting memorial shaft was
then started, aud gained favor at once. Subscrip-
tions were raised, and under plan which permitted
every Mason in the State to give his
molety. Seven thousand dollars were thus raised,
and just meet the necessary expenses. The monu.
ment was constructed by Van Gunden & Young, Of
this city, the latter of whom went to Italy, procured
block of purest marble and had the work executed
under his supervision. The base is triangular each
side being sixteen feet in length the height being
thirteen feet. 1t is formed of three layers Of marble
each succeeding layer being somewhat smaller than
its predecessor, so that the appearance given is that
die, which has upon side bust of the deceased
the altar and Bible on another, and Masonic
embems on the third The shaft is Of the Corlnthian
order, nineteen feet high and is surmounted by the
square and compass cut in marble. The die and
shaft are Of the purest Italian marble. The total
length OF the monument Is thirty-ive feet.
TO participate in the dedication of this the first
monument raised by the Masons of this jurisdiction,
of which sent their delegations to participate in
the solemn ceremonies. AT II O'Clock this morning,
procession
formed at the cemetery gate by the Grand Mar
shal, Mr. George w. Wood, In this order:-
RepresenGatiives Of lodges In order Of seniority,
No. 4S7; st. Pauls, No. 4S1 Covenant No 456 ;Wel.
come, No. 45S; Stephen Girard, No. $50; Philo No.
Schnider, No. 4l9; Perkins, No. 4O2 vaux, No 898;
Apollo. No. 336; Pennsylvania, No. $50; williamson
German; Melita, No. 295; Orient, No. 2s9 Key.
stone; No: 271; shekinah, No. 246; Integrity, No.
ISL Eastern Star, NO. 1876; Meridian Sun, No. 1853;
Mount Moriah, No. 1867 Franklin, No. 1874; Industry
No. 13l; Phoenix, No. l3O; Rising Star, No. 1876;
ia; Columbia, No. sl; Philadelphia, No. IL; Lafa.
yette, No. Il (of which the deceased Past Mas
ter; Concordia, No. g.; Washington, No. SO; Har.
and Lodges Nos. 9, 8, and 2.
Then followed the Committee on Monument and
grand officers In usual order.
The monument stands in the centre OF the "Circle
OF ST. JohR," radiatng from which are the lodge
ground it halted the brethren opened to the right
and left, while the grand officers passed through to
take their places on the platform. Then brethren
then formed in a hollow square around the shaft
William j. Kelly, of Lodge No. SO, and Secretary
Deputy Grand Master Samuel G. Perkins (setnp e IN
the place of Grand Master Robert A. Lamberton
who was unavoidably detained in Harrisburg),
Right worshipful Grand Master: The committee
to whom was intrusted the duty Of procuring and
erecting monument to the memory OF our deceased
brother William b. Schnider, late Grand Tyler of
the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania,
have performed that duty, and the monument is now
ready to be dedicated with ceremonies accordant
with the ancient usages OF the fraternity
To which the acting Grand Master returned:-
MY Brother:-I congratulate the committee upon
the completion of their labors, and it affords me
satisfaction to comply with the expressed wish OF
tine brethren and with the assistance Of the grand
Officers, shall now proceed to solemnly dedicate
this monument to the memory OF that good Mason
and faithful officer whose name it bears.
Brethren, the blessing of Heaven upon our labors
will now be asked by the Grand Chaplain, Brother
Grand Chaplain Mclaughlin then delivered this
prayer
and Gracious Lord God, Creator of all things and
Governor of everything Thou hast made, mercfuly
look upon Thy servants now assembled in Thy name
and in Thy presence and bless and prosper ''a our
works begun, continued, and ended in Thee"
strength of mind in all our difficulties and the
beauty OF harmony and holiness in all our communi
cations and work. Let faith be the fruit OF our obe
dence to Thy revealed will. And, finally graciousy
be pleased, Thou sovereign Architect of the Uni
verse; to bless the craft wheresoever dispersed and
make them true and faithful to Thee, to their neigh
Dor, and to themselves. And when Che time OF our
labor is drawing near to an end, and the pillar of
our strength is declining to the ground graciously
enable to pass through the valley OF the shadow
of death" supported by 'Thy rod and Thy staff" to
those mansions beyond the skies, where love and
peace and joy forever reign before Thy throne
Amen
high ON earth peace good Will toward men.
The Grand Master then said, "Let the monument
now be unveiled" and the canvas was dropped
The chairman Of the Building Committee Mr..
John O. GinnOdo, OF Lodge No. 10, delivered this
Right Worshipful Grand Master:-O behalf OF the
lodges whom he faithfully served for many years.
and whose contributions have erected this tribute to
his memory, now present to you, representing the
Right Worshipful Grand Lodge OF Pennsylvania,
this monument, which marks the spot where repose
the mortal remains OF Brother William B. Schnider
late Grand Tyler of the Right Worshipful Grand
Lodge OF Pennsylvania
The Grand Master said I'm the name of the
supreme and eternal God, the grand Architect OF
heaven and earth, to whom be all glory and honor
dedicate this monument to the memory of our de-
ceased brother, William b. Schnider for many wears
Grand Tyler of the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge
The Grand Chaplain then prayed:-''O Lord God
there is no god like unto Thee, in heaven above or
in the earth beneath, Who keepest covenant aud
shewest mercy unto Thy servants who walk before
Thee with all their hearts,
"Let all the people OF the earth know that the
Lord is God, and that there Is none else. Let all
the people OF the earth know Thy name and fear
Thee"
Response by the brethren-"The Lord is gracious,
and His mercy endureth forever"
The Grand Chaplain then said:-
Blessed be the Lord that hath given rest unto His
people. The Lord our God be with us, as He was
with fathers. Let BIN not leave us nor forsake
u.s. that He may incline our hearts unto Him, to
walk IN all His ways, aud TO keep His command
ments and His statutes, and His judgments, which
He has commanded.
Response by the Brethren-Glory be to God on
high, peace on earth, good will towards men.
The procession then reformed and marched to an
adjoining grove, where platform was Raised on
which acting Grand Master Samuel G. Perkins, Sc
nior Grand Warden, Alfred X. Potter; Junior Grand
Warden, Robert Clark; Grand Treasurer, Peter vii.
hanson; Grand secretary, John Thomson Grand
Chaplain mclaughlin; Senior Grand Deacon, An
drew Robeno; Junior Grand Deacon, Joseph H.
Boswell; Grand Stewards, William Noble and L. A.
Ridgway; Grand Marshal, q gorge w. Wood Grand
Sword Bearer, James Simpson; Grand Pursuivaut.
Charles r. Shantz; Grand Tyler, Charles Schnder
and Past Master Henry Nj. DecherI, Lodge No. 2I4
The latter then delivered this eloquent tribute &c
the memory OF the deceased