The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-08-01
The Corner Stone laid in the new
school Building of the LIST, Shoot
District, i'm the City of Manito-
woe, Thursday, July 18th ~

L SLssOOA VI INC ASse SAA.'OA
/ District, i'm the City of Manito-
woe, Thursday, July 18th ~
In compliance with public notice. an6
10 accordance with the Programme pub
lished in previous humber of the TRI
BUNE, the Badger Fire Co., the City,
County, Town and School Officers, the
members of the Bar, Sons of Herman,
Odd Fellows, the members of the Rohe-
milan Educational Society. and the Scan
dinavian Socie1y. met near the Court
House. and thence, led BY Weinschenk' (
Band, escorted the members OF the Ma
| sonic fraternity to the School Building.
where the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin
with the members of Manitowoc Lodge
No. IS, A. f. & A. NJ, in compliance
with an invitation from the School Board,
conducted the ceremonies in the follow
ing manner: aafa
The Grand Lodge being assembled at
the N. E. corner of the building, the
Grand Chaplin, Rev. f. r. Half, address.
ed the throne of Grace, as follows:
''AyMighty God, who hast given us
grace at this time, with one accord, to
make our common supplica tons unto
Thee; and dost promise that where two
or theree are gathered together in Thy
name. Thou will grant their requests !;
fulfil now. 0 Lord. the desires and petit
tons OF Thy servants, as may be most
expedient for them; granting US in this
world knowledge of Thy Truth, and in
the world to come, life. everlasting,
Amen"
After the prayer the Grand Treasurer
deposited in the Corner Stone Copper
box. closed air tight. containing Legis-
lative Manual of the State of Wisconsin.
1871. List of members of Manitowoc
Lodge. No IS, F. & a. NJ. List of mem
bers of Chickerming Lodge No. 55. L. Q.
D. f. List of members of Manitowoc
Lodge Nc. 1874. I. o. o. F. List Of mem
hers of Thusnelda Lodge No. 7. Sons of
Herman. List of County and City off,
GERS. List of members of Slovanska Lipa
society and bylaws. List of members of
the Frier San.erhund. List of the mem
bers of Badger Engine Company, and
copy of constitution and bylaws. Plot
of July 25th, and names of the employees
in Pilot office. List of work men employ
ed on the building. List of teachers
and pupils in north side public school.
Copy of TRIBUNE. Mdnito10oc Zeatung,
North Westen. Racine .Sc1auie. Of July
25th, 1872. Specimens of English and
American copper and silver coins and pos
tai currency. List of members of Scan
dinavian Society. One copy of the pro-
gramme for laying the cornerstone.
This being completed, the Corner
Stone was lowered slowly to its place and
the Principal Architect presented the
working tools of the Craft to the Grand
Master. represented by the Grand Secre-
tary, Br. Palmer, who then handed the
Square to the Deputy Grand Master, the
Level to the Senior Grand Warden and
the Plumb to the Juior Grand Warden,
directing them to apply the implements
of their respective Office to that portion
of the Corner Stone that needed to be
proved and make report. These officers
having proved the stone, reported that
they found the same square, level and
plumb and that the craftsmen had per-
formed their duty whereupon the Grand
Master spoke as follows
This corner stone has been tested by
the proper implements of masonry. |
find that the craftsman have skilfully and
faithfully performed their duty, and do
declare the stone to be well formed, true
and trusty, and correctly laid, according
to the rules of our ancient craft. The
elements of conservation will now be pre-
sented.
Then the D. G. NJ. scattering corn
upon the stone said
I scatter this corn as an emblem of
plenty. May the blessings of bounteous
Heaven be showered upon US and upon
all like patriotic and benevolent under
takings, and inspire the hearts of the
people with virtue wisdom and gratitude.
RESPONSE. So mote it be.
The S. 6. W. pouring wine upon the
stone, said:
pour this wine as en- emblem of joy
and gladness May the great Ruler oil
the Universe bless and prosper our ma
ton, State and City governments. pre-.
serve the union of the States, and may
it be bond of friendship and hrotherly
love that shall endure through all time.
RESPONSE. So mote it be.
The =, G. w. pouring oil upon the
some. said
| pour this oil as an emblem of peace.
Nav, hlaoc,nnS oh. h
ally, and may the Grand Master of Heav.
widow and orphan. shield aud defend
them from the trials and vicissitudes of the
world, and so bestow his mercy upon the
bereaved. the afflicted and the Borrowing.
that they may know sorrow and trouble
no more.
RESPONSE. So mote it be.
Then the G.. M. pronounced the fol-
lowing benediction:
May the all-bounteous Author of ma
ture bless the inhabitants of this place
| with an abundance of the necessaries, con
veniences and comforts of life assist il
the erection and completion of this build
ing; protect the workmen against every
accident; long preserve the structure
from decay ana grant 10 us all q support
of the corn of nourishment. the wine OF
refreshment, and the oil of joy. Amen.
REsP~NsE. So mote it be.
The Grand Master then delivered over
to the Architect the implements of archi
lecture, saying:
WORTHY BROTHER: Having thus. a:
as the Representative of the Crane
Lodge of Masons of the State of Wis
consin, laid the foundation stone of thi
structure, l now deliver these implement.
of your profession into your hands, in
strusting you with the superintendent,
and direction of this work, having full
confidence ia your skill and capacity t.
condct the same.