Middletown transcript., 1871-04-22
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Tempie In Wilaingaoa. BY the 0rana
LsAss sf Delaware. Imposing Cersssnsss.
Thursday last was the day set apart for laying
the Corner Stone Of the Masonic Temple In pro-
cess Of erection in Wilmington. Tho morning
was unpropitious, rain descending iu torrents,
which doubtless kept many from attending who
desired 10 be present. About the appoiated
time, however, the rain ceased, and On the ar
rival OF the different trains, depntatons from the
ncighboring Lodges poured into the city from
Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and the Dis
trct Of Columbia. When the line OF procession
was formed under the conduc, Of the Grand Mar
shal and his Aids, mounted on splendid horses,
Il was estimated that from seven hundred 10 one
thousand persons were In line. There were two
Bands Of Music In line and military Baud,
which cuvcncd tho march through the city. On
King street, the procession took open order, and
the Most Worshipfnl Grand Master OF the State
Of Delaware, John Collins MeCabc, ID. ID. with
several attendants In an open barouche, passed
through the line, receiving The accustomed salu-
,ation, ST. Johns Commandery OF Knights Tenn
plar, Of Wilmington, acting AS M escort OF hon
or, and making very imposing appearance.
The streets were everywhere throngcd with cti-
zens, aud Notwithstanding the rain which dcs-
cendcd in such copous showers in the morning,
tic occasion seemed TO be a grand gala-day for
the entire city.
Arrived nj the site Of the Temple, n large stand
and seated platform had been erected for the ac-
commodation of the fraternity and also a large
amphi,hea,rc Of seats for the accommodation Of
spectators. Here were seated large number OF
Choristcrs, among whom were about thirty
young ladies, under nn cficicn, leader, who rem
dercd the vocal par, OF tho ceremonies with
charming effect, accompanied by the Whining
ion Brass Band, whose performances excited the
admiration Of all present
The corner stone having been adjusted and
lowered to its place, after receiving the various
articles deposited therein, coins, currency, copies
of the Wilmington newspapers, list pi OIL
GERS of the Grand Lodge, building Committee,
&c. the Most Worshipfnl Grand Master arose and
delivered one Of the most chastc, earnest aud s-
oqlieut oratonss il was ever our good fortune to
hear. lie had been suffering, for several days
previously, by indisposiion, and fears were en-
iertaincd that he would not cable TO be present,
especially MS the morning Of the day was so n-
clement but his mental powers seemed no, u,
all in sympathy with his physical nnaladies, and
in no way affected by them, for, on this oeca-
sion, he seemed 10 surpass even himself. We
have heard him with admiration on other occa-
sions, but never, In our Judgment. did he acquit
himself with such icrvor, force and pcrspicuity,
MS upon this. We will not attenp, to give even
| an outline Of his remarks for no doubt the
Grand Lodge will cause the Grafton to he pub
lishcd, when it will afford us pleasure 10 spread
! IL entire before our readers.
/
,crni,y was called from labor 10 rcfrcshment. A
bountiful collation. had been prepared al the Ma
sonic Hall, where all sat down and shared the
! hospi,alitics OF their brethren OF Wilmington.
Good feeling and good cheer aboundcd, while
Richie's brass Band RECALLED the ears of all pres
eni with good music.
| Al night n banquet was given by the Grand
Lodge TO many invited guests, and the occasion.
was one in very TRUTH for the flow OF soul and
| the feast OF reason.
| We noticed in the line of procession and al The
banquet board, his exccllcncy, Governor Ponder
and many other distinguished citizens among
whom were goodly number OF the Reverend
| Clergy. Dcpuiations were present from nearly nj
the Delaware Lodges, aud al,o from Pcnnsylsa
mia, Maryland aud the District Of Columbia
Nothing occurred throughout the day 20 MAJ
the general enjoyment, and the visiting brethren
will long cherlsi. lively recollection OF the kline
hosp,ali,ies OF their brethren in Wilmington.
Loss or 4 VALUABLE IIoRsx =" Roaring Lion
n very speedy iroiicr, belonging to Samuel u
Fosrd, jr. oi Elk,ou, died suddenly in his siabl
on Monday nigh, last lie had been driven n
bout forty miles the day before, but though thi
weather wns extremely warm for the season, h
gave no indication Of injury a, the time he wa
stabbed. An hour or two later noise was hear
in the stable MS of n struggle, but before ait
could reach him the horse was dead lie was
racer of considerable rcpuie, and considered ca
pabc of irot,ing mile in 2.3j. Mr. Foard wa
hesitaiing whether 10 accept an oller then stand
ing of seven hundred dollars for him at the tim
Of his death .--Eik,on Demoora.
In The OrcLeara, n journal Of music, drama
&c. published In Philadelphia we find motto
of Mr. Alexander N. Goldsborough, organist u
ST, Peters Church Philadelphia aud wcil-kno~
To our citizens. The Orchestra in speaking {
the music nj ST. Peters church, on Easter sur
| a i,t., atIA "A
listened to with deep interest and attention
Alexander Goidsborongh presided nj the orgar
Frank Glider is the director Of the music The,
gentlemen are very untring in their services I
this church and the congregation we arc tolt
are meditatng the giving OF suitable marks c
their esteem and appreciation.
RsLiGious Presbyterian Church-Re'
John Patton, u. y. Pastor. Scryices-Sabhai
mornings a, lo4 Sabbath evenings at u, an
: Wednesday evenings at o'clock.
st. Anus Episcopal Church, Rev. Jno. collil
, , McCabc, u. ID. Rector. Sersircs-Sabbsth morl
ings Mt l0l o'clock Sabbath evenings n, Il
Chapel in Middctown, nj "A o'clock Also fr
!, days ut 81 clock, p. m.
Methods, Episcopal Chnrch-Rev. Naugha
Smith, Pastor. 3 +viccs---Sabbash mornings
loA clock Sabbath evenings at u O'Clock.
cnoerEr -Croqaet is agnia the fashonab
game In Middctown, among the young folk
and occasionally some Of the older indulg
Nearly every afternoon parties may be seen pla
. ing In the Presbyterian church-yard. II Is
pretty game, and secures exercise and fresh n
which are so much needed to retain the na,ur
bloom Of youth and health. Rouge aud Ill
!. white are 'sno where rs beaniifcrs Of the COT
:, pleciion In comparison 10 Croqnc,.
c Cmncu iApRoysMssrs. trustees Of I
IS N. Il. Church OF Smyrna, have decided to mn
i an addition Of 10 feet the front Of their chur
= with tower projection Of q feet. This "
!. add 10 fee, TO the lecture room, and give ella
u rooms ON the first iloor and enlarge the ma
n audience room 10 feet. A building commit,
d has been appointed and Il is expected that
work upon the church will commence Ia {,
weeks.
i. STATE TAxgs.-wm. n. Lyman, collector
n State Taxes advcrtscs the times and places whs
% he may he found 10 receive said taxes. He "
q be In Middlctown AT Ortlip's hotel on the -
= Inst. and al Towpscnd on the 25th inst. betwe
r the hours Of 10 4. u. and 3 Pm. For other {
Is poriunitics, see advertisement In another coum
II is stated that Hon. y. r. Riggs has, or "
donate $1,000 towards new NJ f. Church
/ Ms1ifn wsnu Ma Mr. Tins Mnl1Nlleu Of that 10,