The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-27
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES.
Wine, Corn and Oil Used in
the Amounting.
BANQUETS AND SPEECHES.

was to be day Of all days In the annals OF the
city's history, until the Inauguration Of the Gen.
tennial anniversary in 1879.
What was expected has been fully realized.
THE DEDICATION
OF the Masonic Temple, the grandest piece OF Ma
sonic architecture in the world, has been accom-
plished amid the crash OF cymbals, the bray OF
trumpets ana the choice oratory Of Pennsyvania's
gifted sons. Corn and oil and wine" have been
poured upon the n0Or OF this grand temple as
Biblical emblems portrayed in the Psalms-'.Wine
that maketh glad the heart Of man, and oil to
make his face shine, and bread which strength
eneth mans hearth
Thousands Of hearts nuttered in joyful glee at
the bright and peaceful scenes enacted in connec-
ton with the sacred ceremonies, which will leave
lasting impression on all who participated
therein, and serve as one OF the most pleasing
episodes in Philadelphias grandeur.
The managers Of the parade deserve consider
able credit for the promptness with which they
formed the procession and the regularity observed
throughout the entire line. The column was formed
promptly at eight O'Clock this morning. on Broad
stree, south Of Chestnut, the head resting on
Chestnut street. The ofncers Of the Grand Lodge
took up their position on the extreme right-beng
the post Of honor. The column moved in the follow
tng
Beck's Philadelphia Band.
Grand Tyler-Chares SCHNEIDER.
Library Committee
Almoners Of the Grand Lodge Charity Fund:
Hall Committee.
Committee on Printing and Publishing.
Committee on Landmarks.
Committee on Bylaws.
Committee on correspondence.
Committee ON Appeals and Committee on Finance.
Trustees of the Girard Bequest.
Trustees u the Grand Lodge Charity Fund.
Trustees OF Building Fund.
Building Committee.
Architect-James II. Wlndrim.
Grand Onlcers OF Other Jurisdictions.
Past Grand Onlcers.
District Deputy Grand Masters.
Grand Pureuivant-HOrace Fritz.
Grand Stewards Grand nsaaon Chaplains and Grand
Grand Treasurer Thomas Brown; Grand Secretary
senior Grand warden, Robert Clark; Junior Grand
warden, James N. Porter
b. Grand Master-SamuefC G. Perkins,
Grand Sword Bearer--Dr. W.. H. Hooper.
About three hundred lodges OF the State, besides
any or more visiting lodges from abroad, partic
psted In the turnout ir company OF lodges whose
guests they were for the occasion At about nine
O'Clock the head OF the column appeared in front
OF the grand edi1ce TO be dedicated and continued
the march on Broad street 20 Columbia avenue,
then coantermarched down Broad street on the
east side 20 Cuthbert where they halted. The
ranks then opened, the men facing inward, when
Masonic form after the grand lodges had passed
through.
entered the temple by the main doorway on Broad
street. and marched directly through to the door
OF exit on Jumper street, where the parade was
dismissed.
All the members Of the Grand Lodge, together
with the Assistant Grand Marsha:s here left their
lodges and proceeded TO the Grand Lodge room,
except the Grand Oficers Of the Grand Lodge Of
Pennsylvania and the sister jurisdictions who
awaited the assembling OF the Grand Lodge OF
Captain Thompson. Of the detective force, had
THE POLICE ARRANGEMENTS.
He had some 900 men distributed over the route,
mense crowds Of sightseers and keep them from
encroaching on the line Of the parade. 10 form
some idea OF the grand pageant from descrip-
It had 70 be seen to be fully realized.
Fully $1,000 men were in line. Each person was
white gloves and aprons. Every ostentation was
strictly eschewed; not banner was to De seen in
from dwellings, The ' marching aasons appeared
proud OF the occasion, and their hrm step aud
ready oDedisnSs to the orders for eyoInnons
The entire route marched over Is estimated to have
covered nine miles. No wonder then, that
q delay Of about two hours occurred; and
the dedication ceremonies, which were TO have
taken place at high twelve" did not occur until
O'CLOCK, alter the Grand Lodge oficers OF Pennsy-
wanna and visiting Grand Lodges have been re.
Ceved with the "Grand honOrs' IN the Cornthian
Room and taken their position on the Pa M,a
march, the Grand Marshal, Colonel George W.
Wood, advanced to the front OF the altar aud pro-
claimed
three successive times The vocalists hereupOn
cnanted Psalm lxxit., l. &c. and 8, the Grand
suq hsSs %
Grand Master OF the most ancient and honorable
fraternity OF Free and Accepted Masons OF Penn
ing In the same manner the Grand Marshal pro.
CHARMED, brother Alfred r. Potter, Right Worship
1ul Deputy Grand Master: Brother Robert Clark,
James M. Potter, Right Worshipful JUNO. Grand
warden; Brother Thomas Brown, Right worshipiul
Gtand IWIeasurer ana Brother John Thompson,
which the Grand Marshal formed the Grand Lodge
OF Pennsylvania, and, to Instrumental music,
marcnee tnree times around the room. The Grand
steward placed the vessels OF wlne corn and oil in
the centre OF the room, and covered the ssme The
Grand Master took seat In the Oriental char the
odse WAS Opened n due a saatSn and the
A prayer BY Rev. Brother J. J. McIlyar. Grand
Chaplain and more vocal music followed.
AN AFFECTING SCENE.
W0rshipfnl Henry J. White, Chairman OF the Sinh
Committee on Plans, Estimate and Mate os the
Building Committee, advanced with Brother James
front OF the station OF the Grand Master and al.
dressed him as f0llows:-
Fright worsnipful Grand Master-Let me pre-
sent 10 you Brother James II. WindrIm, who has
completed the abOrs con1ded to his care, and now
desires to surrender the implements entrusted to
him when the corner stone was land and to return
The designs furnished him from the tressel board,
and which he has faithfully carried out to the
entire satisfaction OF the Building Committee.
Brother wINDRIM replied-Right Worthy Grand
Master-Thanking you for the tonor confei req
when was chosen to DC the architect Of this new