Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1872-04-19
THE CITY.



The report of the Masonic Temple ceremonies
of dedication, given in one First Edition of yee-
tcrday, concluded with tho moylu, Of the pro-
cessioD to the Temple
The ceremonies took place in the Auditorium.
or as the public know it, the " Opera House."
The temporary floor over the parquet had been
laid down. Upon the stage, at the rear Of this,
chairs and sofas were placed for the Grand
Lodge the notables Of the order and dstin-
guished visitors. On the stage the Wilmington
Cornet Band. and large choir OF ladies' and
gentlemen occupied positions, while the suhOr-
dinat Lodges occupied the parquet circle. The
balcony was we'll filled with ladies and children,
present to witness the ceremonies, and Nc
Clurg's Cornet Band was placed there to accom-
pany the ceremonies. The whole affair present.
ed most beautiful and animating appearance,
the paraphernalia Of the order adding much to
the effect
AT three o'clock, P. NJ, upon the entry of the
procession to the auditorium, the Grand Mar
shal announced THE Most Worshipful Grand
Lodge OF Delaware" The Grand Lodge passed
around the platform. while the choir sung an ode
accompanied with music by the band. During
this 1.-The Lodge "a large Bible) was placed on
the pedestal. in the centre OF the room. Fol-
lowing this. the national airs Of England, Ger
many. France and the United States, were played
by the band, accompanied by the choir, symbol
izing the universality of Masonry
Tie ceremonials Of the dedication were then
performed. They refer, in a general sense to
the whole building, but more especially to those
parts of it which will be occupied for Masonic
purposes The whole programme OF proceed
ings had been prepared in advance OF the occa-
sion, by DIR. Geo. W. Chaytor. The ceremonies
we're opened by prayer by the Grand Chaplain
of the Grand Lodge OF Delaware, Rev. W. j..
Frost. OF Trinity p. L. Church, whereupon the
architect. represented by Geo. G.. Lobdell, Esq
Chairman Of the Bnilding Committee. made
report that the building was completed. At this
stage, the Grand Master, Rev. ]. O. McCabe,
who has been quite unwell, requested the
| Grand Master Of the Territory OF Columbia,
Mr.. G. J. Stansberry, to preside in his stead and
| the latter took the chair.
Following the programme, the building was
then examined with Square, Level. and Plumb,
| by the Deputy Grand Master, ID. @. Goodwin, and
| the Senior and Junior Wardens, l. Q. Pyle, and
| W. Burnite, conducted by the Grand Marshal,
| II. M. Ogle Upon their return, each reported
that the building, being tested, was well built,
| and the craftsmen had done their duty, and the
dedication proper then took place. The Grand
| Lodge Officers formed in procession and march
| ed around the platform, the Ledge being
| in the centre, and with readings from the des-
| cription OF the building Of Solomons Temple,
| prayers odes by the choir, and the formal empty
| ing of vessels Of corn, wine and OIL the dedica-
tion was completed and thehGrand Marshal 80
announced.
The Grand Master then read his address. As
already stated he is suffering from severe illness,
and his voice was quite weak, 30 as to be inaudi-
| BILE to most Of those present His address was
mainly a review of the history OF the Masonic
| Order, and n statement Of his views as to its
present condition and needs. In conclusion. he
| highly compimented the Architect and Building
/ Committee for the fidelity, and pains with
which they had done their duty.
THE BANQUET IN THE EVENING.
In tho evening, the grand banquet took place
| A. n... A.as.H O.tE s,faI LA
party to the number Of three hundred and fifty
sat down Rev. j. G. McCabe presiding with the
| invited guests and distfnguished visitors placed
| at the table, or at the head OF the others, there
| being five tables in all.
+ The Bill of Fare was a very fine one, the ar
i rangement of the tables very attractive, and his
work reflected credit on the caterer, Robert
4 Graves.
4 correspondence was read fIom number OF
guests invited, but unable to be present, and the
following toasts We're. proposed, Mr. Geo. w.
Stone reading them, OH behalf Of the Chairman
The President Of the United States. (No one
called upon to respond.) t 81
Queen Victoria Responded to by Grand Senior
Warden McLane, and Grand Grand Junior War
den Stevens, of Canada
The Ex-Governor OF Delaware. hepheu 10 py
| Col b. II. Heisler.
Our Distinguished Brethren of other Jurisdic-
tons. Replied to by Nathan Haines, d. G. NJ
| Of New Jersey.
| The Chief Justice OF Delaware, and Associates
Replied to by Judge Wales.
The Mayor and Council Of Wilmington. Re
4 Piled toby Mayor Valentine.
The Architect and Building Committee. Re
sponse by Levi G Bird, Esq. ...-.,
J THE Press. Replied to by VIM T.. CroasdAle
of EUe,y EUeniHg.
Our Affiliated Order. Response by Bro. Cot
. ton. OF Iowa. : ! 80 ru
Geo Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Chic
4, Justice Marshall. Reply By Grand Master STAINS
. berry.
Education. Reply by DR.. A H. Grimshaw,,
, Woman. Reply by DR.. j, Z, Mason, Of, Wash
: ington, d. @. .''.f
's-Our Common Country Responded to b.
Anthony Higgins, Esq.
i - Volunteer toasts were called for, and reptile
a to by W. @. Spruance, Esq, DIR. John Cameron
~ and others.
! At late hour, the party broke up.