Wilmington daily gazette., 1872-04-19
DAILY GAZETTE.
hhe edication Of the New Masonic
Temple.

| Owing to the dsagreeabie weather yesterday
the route Of procsssion considera-
hly shortened, and at 3ociock the various lodges
participating IN the ceremonies entered the Hall
Ia,d took their seats in the parquct circle. The )
members Of the Grand Lodge, the Mayor, and the
visiting brethren were seated upon the stage, and
the balcony was occupied bv ladies' and those hav-
ng tickets OF admission. Owing to the severe in
disposition under which the Grand Master, Rev.
j Collins McCabe, waa lnbonng, he declined to :
conduct the dedcatory SERVICES and requested
Charles J. Stansberry, d. d. g. NJ, OF the Dis.
trct of Columbia to act in the capacity of Grand
Master. Mr. Stansberry assumed the Grand
Masters chair, and the solemn ceremonies attend
ant upon the dedication Of Temple to Free
Masonry we're then performed The singing was
performed by scholars from the various Sunday
schools OF the city, under the leadership of Mr.. H
+ Pickes. During the progress of the ceremonies
the closest interest and attention was manifested
by those present.
| When the Grand Marshal made the final an
nouncement that the Hall had been solemnly
dedicated to the purposes Of Masonry, IN ample |
FORM" the Grand Master Of Delaware, Rev. J. |
Collins McCabe. arose and delivered the closing |
address.
He regretted his inability, he still suffer-
ing from the effects OF recent severe Illness, to
do that Justice to the subject which its Importance
demanded He referred to his closing Remarks on
the occasion of the laying Of the corner stone OF
the Temple, one year ago. in which he said that
ere long there would arise from those foundations
a magnificent structure which should be an object
of wonder and admiration to all who should view
1t. He extended cordial welcome to the visiting
brethren and ordered them to be formally saluted
by the Grand Lodge He then reviewed the pro-
gress of Free Masonry. referring to the time, not
lsng past, when bitter crusade waged by
finatical press and pulpit against the order and
its tenets. But their efforts were in vain. and
a Free Masonry still exists; and 30 long o. the
Order continues a. y now is, it is useless to at
y tempt to oppose its progress
But tho craft has much to fear from n too rapid
increase in the growth Of the Order. Many were
admitted into its sacred rites. who in a short
time, became Iistlsss and apathetic in their rela
tons and duties. Masons should bs particularly
careful who they admit. Masonry should be stu
died branch OF science, and careful any
| other branch. lie spoke in glowing terms Of the
beauty and artistic finish of the Temple, and paid
well deserved compliment to the architect and
the building committee for the faithful perform
ance OF the duties entrusted to them
The Rev. gentleman, before stated. suf-
fering severely from recent illness, and II
was with great difficulty that he succeeded in
getting through. His attending physician was
present, and ut cne time advised him to cease
speaking; but he persisted. although his remarks
were unintelligibls to many present.
At the conclusion OF the address, the blessing
was pronounced by the Grand Chaplain, closing
ode was sung by the choir, the lodges formed il
procession and returned to the old Hail. and ths
large assemblage slowly dispersed. The room
was then Immediately prepared for -
.HE=f.= THE BANQUET. ezf4g t#
Soon after eight o'clock gentlemen began t,
assemble at the Temple, and on dsrobing an,
presenting their tickets, were ushered into tn
balcony. The parquet chairs had been oovere,
with flooring level with the stage, and four table
extended the whole length OF the immense room
and with the fine scenery in the rear, presented
very pretty appearance. The tables were ladel
with many of the most choice and delicate edi
bles that could tempt the appetite, and otherws
DECORATED IN a handsome manner. prepared b.
that most competent caterer. Robert Gray. Abou
I.Je n.t,J ,J.al.
Master, Rev J. Z. McCabe, took position at tn
head Of the table, and some three hundred G
more gentlemen took Seats and for an hour Z
more discussed with becoming pleasantly whatst
ever their desires coveted. We need hardly IA
that dish after dish disappeared in rapid sIcce
sion only to be replaced by others, until all wer
.atished; and then ths popping Of corks and til
merry laughter which greeted the ear told OF til
enjoyment of the hour.
The severe cold and horseness from which n
Grand Master has been suffering, prevented h
being able to discharge the whole Of the dutles ,
Chairman and he therefore called to his asss
ance Geo. w. Stone. Esq, who read the following
REGULAR roAsTs
No. l. The President Of the United states
Drank in silence Anthony Higgins. Esq.
s District Attorney. who had been selected u, +,
ply beIAx absent
noble lady sovereign who lweils in the affe
tons Of her subjects"
Replied to briefly By Hon. Allen McCan, [
s. w., os Canada.
No 3: The Governor Of the State of llel
ware. We hoqor and respect him Is the xec
tive OF the Old Com wcus wealth, aud love him ,
We rosDER his worth = brother Of the myst
tis." ts -7Es
john H. Paynter Esq.. sscrstary Of State, W
appoiutsd to reply to this toast but not beii
present. Col, II. 3. Heisles was called ON Who,
a few words excused hinseH. and called OF, Z,
Wm: Hemphili Joass, sho said = he had on
had the honor 70 be Seesetary Of his State, "a rep
from him might very reasonably be consider
appropriate, but as tAs call was wholly unexpet
Ell he begged TO be exsased, asd hoped Col, He
Ter woxle discharge the duty which his fr,en
had assigned HIN.
No.47"Our DISTINGUISHED brethren Of sist
jur'sdies'ons, whose reaa6ce amongst us tod
never suffer in public respect and esteem, VIII
represented by such rs these"
Haedsomely-zsplied 70 by brother Hanes,
Nov Jersey. go H
No. s. "1Ae chief Justice Of the Stats OF De
wase aiSi his Asbqciates en- the Beneh Wi
sucA. .1ddicntyNf hiSs no fear that ths Ermi
H.ss.. ss..1s s.s., e s:ge.'y and gracefully by
No.f6. The Asyorand Council Of Wlmil
toh. important dlfiees and we'll iillsd"
ksplsd to by HIS Hsnor, Mayor Y alsntins.
Ne. u ssThs Architect and Bailding Conn
tee Of our noble Temple. they have co-opera,
hss1hohhously and spiendidly. aud honorably ha
they Wrought out the worEs ssaaGusd thsn
.Wa1i dose, good and faithful ssrvanta.
!rnsatay and sioqusntiy replied 70 BY Levi
Bin1. Esq, who paid handsosae tribute of pru
TO- he con,mittas aud the work 0f their hands.
No. =. '.rhe Prsating Prsss--ths dream OF
chimediss realised. ssThe wonder working n
chine, that mases knowledge ,mperishable .