The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1871-11-02

b. n, scattering V eat and may tn e
T-.4 seed here SOW, Of which this IS
III emblem, like I,r- grain sOwn broad
4cas on the earth, spring no again an
hudred fold for ture use and bless
sine and may thas ennobling virtue,
eWbh lies at the foundation of all
!, 9th virtues, and which, devoid of
Il gulAnd hypocrisy, teach US sinceri-
ga plain dealing in all communi-
es cS, and earnestness in the incul-
ca Of whatever is good and true.
ID fpOnse. He that walketh upright
Y. lAd worketh righteousness, and
De sEeth the truth in his heart, D !
Ip L shall abide in Thy tabernacle,
Of ANAL dwell in Thy holy hill.
le raid of the West. Hear all men:
s, B,mmand Of our NJ. w. Grand
d bkr, 1 proclaim this Hall dedicated
tEth, Hope and Charity. Those
le ia, like these flowers, [strewing
4. AOsl fill the common air with fra
], grR, beauty, and adOrn all on whom
e thall. The practice of these high
V esttues, is in itself the fulfilling OF
IS thsw which commands US to visit
e, thek, bury the dead and educate
i thPhan.
r IDOnse. A good man sheweth fa-
vold lendetE; he will guide his af'
faFith discretion; he hath dispers-
ede hath given to the poor his
rteOusness endureth forever; his
bfshall be exalted with honor.
and Marshal. N. w. Grand
Mer: Proclamation has gone forth
ltde four quarters of the globe, that
amen may hear and know the prin-
Giles of Odd Fellowship have here a
I id'elliQg place.
Gr Master. The Grand Chap
d Ld1 now address the Throne OF
Grand Chaplain. We humbly be-
seeeh Thee, o! God, to bless the work
in which we have now been engaged.
Let the lessons we have received sink
deep into our hearts, so that this shall
have been to us no idle ceremony, but
a means of edificatiOn in righteOuuess
and truth, and humility. May we all
leave this place with our good resOlu-
tons strengthened, our charities en-
larged, and our hearts expanded in all
love to all our brethren, of
every tongue and cline. Bless, 0,
Heavenly Father, the order of which
q are members; aid Us in the good
Of Benevolence and Charity, to
! vleh we are pledged, and give direc-
tia and success to our efforts. Bless
th edifiee in the promotion Of the
ohcts to which it has this day been
: Sc apart. Let Thy protecting care be
r opr the brethren who here shall meet
! tðer; keep their feet upon the right
rp.th and guide them by Thy power 10
: tie way everlasting; make them faith
efi TO their duties and Jealous in every
good word and work, so that when the
solemn close of life comes, the soul Of
saeh may be stayed on Thee, and un'
5 o Thee, our God and Father, be as
: ribed glory and dominion and pow
r :, world without end. Amen.
So1zJ bY iJee choir.
4 Grand Master. My Brethren-l
; rust the solemn ceremonies OF thi'
3 ceasion may not be lost upon YOU
searts. In setting apart this Hall fol
} ss noble purposes, we have renewed
Iur vows to practice eonscientiously
! he lessons of our beloved Order. LIE
us never forget the imperative com
smand ofour laws, "to visit the sick
ito relieve the distressed, TO bury thu
dead and to educate the orphan"
! Let US not forget, moreover, that be
sides these good works IF charity, Ode
Fellowship has high and importan
lessons to inculcate; lessons that, fiat
.tentively listened to and practiced b.
all, would elevate the character o
man, and hasten the coming of tn
promised day of universal peace ant
love.
Brethren Of Tfffin, we now again
deliver into your hands this beautiful
temple you have elevated to our Or
der.
Joy be within its walls and peace
constant guest! May these walls nev
er echo with the sound Of an angr
or unkind word. May all the infiu
ences that flow hence be good and 70
good now and forever. Amen.
Grand Chaplain. Now, unto Hir
f'sri4e is alberto keep yo;-, f-apl falliHe
and to present yOu faultle5s before IN
presence of His glory with exceedin
Joy, commend you and the whol
family Of man; and to Him, the onl
wise God, our Savior, be glory an
majesty, dominion and power, mo-
land forever. Amen.
SOgH By the choir.
The ceremony was excellently dor
md impressed all favOrably. At tn
dose of the dedication, short speeche
we're made by Messrs. Ellis, Turnt
and Rev. Reinmund, after which IL
Audience dispersed, not only muc
lNeased hut greatly edited.