National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-07-01
BRIGHTwOOD HALL.

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Assembissc OF spectators-Thc GRAM
lodges OF the District Oniciate-A Hal
soon TO be Finished for County Societies
Yesterday afternoon witnessed an event Ia
which the people Of the county were deeply In
terested, and which wa an era In the history Of
me village known As Brlehtsood. u being thu
laying OF the cornerstone Of "Brightwood hall,
| public building to De used for the gatherings
| OF the associations OF the county and for the
general assemblages which so often take place
few years, when number OF the public rite,i
residents OF the county met together and agreed
that, In order to AFFORD proper facilities for the
meetings OF all KIND. a suitable hall should be
erected.
The result OF that meeting was the formation
OF the "Bnghtwood Hall Associstion,"a stock
company company formed rn, Tor ne specific purpose Of
needed facilities. After laboring for some tlmo
the gentlemen having the matter In charge con-
eiuded that the enterprise would pay, and after
Fourteenth and seventt-street roads proceeded
70 lay the foundation OF "Briahtwood Hail. y
the building. for which Mr.. John J. Hing Is the
stories high, with good sabstantsl 'e Sssem s%ass
Lne FOUNDATION aud cellar now completed, Is Of
SOLD stone masonry, and the superstructure will
nrst door will be used for business purposes, the
second story for general meeting purbosss. and
me third for secret societies, tbs hrst Of which
Feeling that the erection Of the building wa,
an occasion worthy Of celebration, the gentle
men OF the association concluded that the
cornerstone should be laid with Masonic hon
ors, and yesterday was liked upon for the event
Al the hour appointed for the beginning OF
the ceremonies the vicinity OF the spot WAS
crowded with the residents Of the county and
among them being many ladies'.
procession, consisting Of the oficers Of tho
enr L .1 Q, ne ps;riSs o. Columbia. the
~, Che Brightw0Od loige,) and the msmbers al
the Brightwood Hall Association, preceded nv
nrAss band. marched to the platform erected Tor
Wneu orier had been secured the Masonic
choir ssng a appropriate selection, and Grand
s Maser y stsSsas,I psoseeaea "a lsy ~
ritual, the choir In the appropriate places sIns.
Ing the besatlful chant, "Joru, wine AMI oli.
AZ the conclusion Of the ceremony the entire
Patty repsSea % me pavilion where. after order
lection, and J. X. Thompson, Past master OF Co
lumbia Lodge, No. 2, on behalf OF the ladies',
,s ,s s.ss And costly eee to ssn1oey
THE PRESENTATION,
Most Wor.hinr,a Grand Na-tsr:For some reason
lnexplicable 10 myself, havebeep recpested In
ta as aa'; sS sshsss = I psafss e a
o bean i, and appropriate eIpressien Of their
As you are aware, sir. upou INV s, b IN
decline the nattering honor, q was rsmiodeJ
that when the ladies' command no only Nasonlc
lnty lies IN prompt and unquestionina aud un-
complaining obedience. In compliance with
y gives me pleasure to present 10 you this beau,
uful copy OF the sacred volume. Their encour.
SEGMENT OF the Masonic effort Of our brethren
form than this; and this 6rst and most essentist
requirement VI sue lodge paplI hare qoRe from
no more acceptable source, "'H
The ladies' are connected to Masonry by tles
M n M La fhat. I'll
aware OF. They are AWARE, however, that when
ever the standard Of manhood is eieyatsi By Ma.
spected and saved. They are aware that though
denied admission TO the Lodge, 70 them 10 rtyeu
al the solid privileges and dement's Of Masonry,
voice Of sympathy; that the family II 4 ds.
ceased Mason takes the place ofths husband and
father In the affection and good deeds Of the
Lodgei that ne widow Is provided with . home,
o. honorable eIPayIent yhils her av9 hssa
= coustalty dheered and comforted ly The
blessed indnonoe Of Masonry.
lend our beloved institution their encouraging
smiles. Neither Is 1t strange that they should
select the Holy Bible as their contribution to
for 1t Is no Masonic secret-:hat he sacred Vol.
ume Is ever open upon our affairs; that this great
light nrst greets the eye Of ne .initiste: that
upon IL are taken al the promises and vows OF
Masonry; that II Is taken IS the rule OF his con-
duct and the guide Of bis faith that through life
!. Is ia lamp % his feet and alght to his path,
sld that whsI he Is called from earthiy labor to
isaty sara e III asse Tns SsaS ss M
air, present this Holy 4 bie 10 staus
berry Lodge with the confident belief and expec.
iation that every Mason who approaches ~ al
lair hands and loving hearts that presented Ii, |
but Of the sacred duties which Masons and Ma,
'onry ever owe to the ladies'.
odRa by Grand Master Stanibery In an excel. |