The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-27

YOU the implements entrusted to me when the cor
ner stone was laid, and to express the hope that
the designs on the tresseboard which have been
furnished me from time 10 time have been faith
'' The GaASD MASTER addressed the architect as
"Brother James Fl. windrim, let me congratulate
you, my brother, upon the successful completion Of
approval Of the Grand Master OF the manner in
which you have executed the important trust con-
hded IN you, and to thank you in the name and on
behalf OF the X. W. Grand Lodge OF Pennsylvania
and the craft throughout this Jurisdiction Tor the
Skill industry and fidelity which you have displayed
nS5e ts sns sn5re progress Us erection o. thus
cn Vocal music followed Psalm So being sung by the
- 49, STRENGTH IN UNITY
H. W. Brother Perkins delivered lengthy ad-
dress In which he dwet particularly on the fact
Where unity existed there was strength TO &C.
posing ceremonies fully demonstrate how GOOD
and how beautiful It was for bretherep 70 dWeu TO-
gether in unity" The noble edi6ce which to-day is
dedicated TO God. to St. John, and the craft OF
Ancient Accepted Free Masons 10 worthy monu-
ment OF the STABILITY, the purposes and charitable
for the purpose OF conferrng charity, which Is the
supporting pillar OF our institution.
lie congratulated the brethren not only present,
but throughout the universe, that Freemasonry
was at this moment In most nourishing condition.
In this STRAIN the wOrshipfu Master continued for
some time, At the end OF which
THE CEREMONIES OF DEDICATION
were proceeded with, o. iOllOws:-
The Grand Secretary SAID
desire Of the fraternity TO have this new Masonic
temple dedicated TO FreemasOnry, according to
s the Grand oces to
assist In the ceremonies, and the Grand Steward to
illumine the 'lesser lights" procession OF the
the procession halted on arriving at the east, the
Reverend Brother John Chambers, d. D., Grand
Chaplain, delivered the following
IMPRESSIVE PRAYER:-
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on this solemn and important occasion 10 deasa.s this
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sonic fraternity from the rising 70 the setting sun and
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Father III that all who may be chose
under the suidance Thy divine wisdom Within
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in their love and obedience to Thee thou Lord OF Heaven
well done then by Thy gracious avor bid us welcome"
Heavens 10 dwell With iSee 4n Lei be
ing We implore thee, for Thy names sake. Amen.
The assembage, at the conclusion, solemnly
responded, amen SO mote n be-"
The Grand Master hereupon SAID, I'm the name
OF the Supreme and Eternal God, the Grand Arch-
tect OF Heaven and Earth, to whom be all honor
and glory, dedicate this
TEMPLE TO FREEMAsONRY.-
Rev. Brother George Mclaughlin, Grand Chap
lain, strewed corn over the lodge and the grand
hOnOrs were given,
Another procession, three times around the
lodge followed, when the Grand Master again
Dedicated the Temple Virtue and Science, and
Rev. Brother Thomas - johnson, ID. d., Grand
Chaplain, sprinkied wine upon the Lodge and the
grand hOnOrs were given. A third procession O-
lowed, and the Grand Master again ded-
Gated the Temple To Universal BcnevOlence y
poured oil upon the lodge The Grand Master and
officers returned TO their respective stations. After
an invocation by Rev. Brother Leighton Coleman,
Grand Chaplain blessing by Rev. Brother Will
liam Suddards, ID. d., Grand Chaplain; an ora
ton by r. W. Past Grand Master Robert A. Lam
berton and prayer by Graad Chaplain Allen, the
marched out OF the COrinthian room and the pro-
ceedmgs closed until seven O'Clock for q banquet.
Many OF the foremost In the country
marched in the grand Masonic procession, among
them Hon. George $. BOUTWELL,, United states
the Treasury; william b. Mann, District Attorney
William stoSley, Mayor OF Philadelphia; ex-Gov-
others too numerous to mention. Tins evening
the CITY is ablaze with festivities. At the lowest
calculation there afe
now In progress. The Philadelphia Masons are en-
pertaining their guests right rsyaly. Special At
tention been paid to the representatives OF the
New York Grand Lodge. At an early hour this
morning Corinthian Lodge, No. 1888. OF this CITY,
numbering loo members, all attired IN inll evening
Dress called at the headquarters OF X. w. Ellwood
Il. Thorne, Deputy Grand Master Of New York, and
escorted him 70 the rendezvous whence The pro-
cession started The great feature OF the evening
is the
BRILLIANT BANQUET
held at the Masonic Hail in honor OF the visiting
grand lodge officers from other States. me i'm.
mense banqnettlng hall was iully Illuminated and
presented most picturesque appearance. Three
hundred covers were land Everything that could
gourmand had been prepared by the crack
caterer Of the Quaker City. Moet 4 Chandon,
teau MarCeaux and other choice wines flowed in
proiusion. The dulcet strains Of fine brass band
added materially 70 the animated scene. No
wonder. then, that under such influences the
words Of various speakers. offering ana responding
to appropriate toasts should now in smooth ia
torial exercises and made a speech replete with
cloquence. r. M. Richard vaux, one OF the best
orators In the Keystone state. also added his
quota OF wit and rhetoric. X. W. Bother Ncker-
son. OF Massachusetts,, was called OH and acquitted
himself creditably.
r. W. Ellwood +. Thorne responded to q toast in
his usual eloquent manner, regretting the absence
OF the X. W. Grand Master. but paid high tribute
to the liberal manner in which the arrangements
for this august occasion had been made. Numer-
GUS other regular and volunteer tOasts were offered
and responded TO, but the hour Of the night is too
lar advanced Tor me to particularize.
THE CHIMES OF ST. STEPHENS CHURCH
were WI ung by Worshipful Brother Fred Widows,
Of the Metropolitan church Of Washington during
erect OF the magnificent scene. Tomorrow the
grand edGce Will be thrown open for inspection 10
visitors from abroad, but no residents Will be ad-
mitted.