National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-27

DEDICArIM -:
TEE NAs0NTC HAzZ AfbRIGHrWOOD
& =, FORNAxIY OPENED. ~

| INTERESTING LXERCIsEs-WH PARTICI-
fATED-BANQUHT AND BALL-THE RESI-
DENTS OF THE COUNTY OUT IN NUMBERS
GOOD PROSPECTS FOB THE ENrERPRIsE.
The intefestine csrsmoay d defeating thensW
Masonic temple st Brishtwood, D. O., BY the
0fand Lodge Of this jurisdistion, took place last
svsning, and was witnessed BY large ssssmblags
| q spsetatorg, composed Of residents from that
section Of Tie e6onty and visitors from the city.
The building 10 plain and unpretsnding in style
ou the sxtsrioE tArss stories IN height and built
81 hard red brick. Il Il thirty one feet in width
ed Afty-thres feet In. lsagtA. The basement ID
IT, tall sisp It the building. The walls Of the
Afst stefy are eighteen inches IN solid thickness
and those Of the other two fourteen inches. On
the second nosr q the main hall. Of the entire d.
balis lsss.rs,, e. The th!sd story Mill b eocu:
tnistssight feet q lsngth and twenty sight feet
IN Width, with three ents-rooms adjoining, two
y twelve p
performing the work Of the Order. The interior
Of the tsmpls 10 not complete, the walls being in
the dsmpness has len the plaster then both the
ceilings and the side walls will be tastefuly fres
coed and the finishing touches added.
II II estimated that when completed the entire
sdiAcs VIII cost q, s0o At the present time the
lodge has fitted up their room with neat and tasty
furniture. The carpet is very pretty pattern Of
6lSsk Walnut-the entire outht costing 500 ;
Last night having been DESIGNATED As the most
suitable time for thu dedication, every prepare
dou Was made that would contribute success to
the svent and make the occasion one Of pleasant
remembrance TO these participating:
the Of MT II Al
F streets, to convey those desirous Of attending
the ceremonies, snd - consequence they were
Brightwocd, where they were met By their breth.
rem Of the sister lodge, and others from the city
1ho had gone out in their own private teams.
". Grand Master; j. L. johnson, D. Grani Mas
ter; I. u. Wine, X. w. g. Senior Warden; E g.
paris, B. W. Junior Grand Warden; Warren
Lie, v. 6. visitor and Esctarsr; Rev. Henry Da
=. Grind Marshal; Noble 3; tainsr: * u.
ssnlol S..eon L' t " %
Deacon; Georgs Wright. w. g. Sword Bearer;
bS1.s;
+. Hayes, / " Mcknight. Hon. II. Bradisy, Of
Mua.; Gss 3 Him a " eJpa hoi H.
Ter, Sebastian Aman, a. T.. Whitney, c. W.
Hayes, John Keyworth: also. the following MON.
and director; Geo. L. Sheriff, ". ". Parker, J.
3. Hodgson, B. F. Lloyd. .. z. Brown, H. H.
Bradley. C.W. Hancock, Mr.. Whitaker and G.
The visitors were received by the officers and
members of Stanslnry Ledge, which Is stili In
its infancy. but shCws prospect o! rapid growth,
and bids fair to rar.::iy increase in strength. Il
was started under . dispensation granted the 18th
Of June lsst, and received its charter In the
month Of November following It, present Of
Barker. Secretary; B. w. SUNNY, Treasurer; E.
Ma M,ad 6sSo1p, y! T,is. Ri ar RoR fsGyan
Everything being In readiness for the COM
mencsment Of the exercises, the Grand Lodge
Grand marshal, and proceeded to the main hall,
where . number Of ladies' and gentlemen, not
members Of the Order, were present to witness the
rated for the occasion: Flags and bunting were
profusely displayed, while garlands Of evergreen
overiooping them presented an agreeable contrast
such Masonic emblems as crosses, squares, TRAN
giles and eompasses, all wrought in box and ever
green, and Of neat workmanship. In the centre
Of the hall va, S' with white si0'h
After the grand msrshal had proclaimed to all
present that the respective officers were compe-
tent and authorised to perform the duties Of the
prayer was offered by the Worthy Grand Chap
lain. Gen. Balioch, W: NJ, Of Stansbury Lodge,
then stated to the NJ W. Grand Master, Stsns-
and desired that should be dedicated to Masonic
purposes in the ancient and Masonic form.
Deputy Grand Master ]. L. Johnfon then sug-
divided in two fies with the improSised lodge Be-
tween, and the Grand Master at the head. He
Appf0ached the disc three qlnercnt times, nrst
Implying corn upon IT, then wine, and lastly oili
1rst defeating 1t 'sn the name Of the Almighty |
God, supreme architect Of the universe, whom ali
honor and GLORY" to Freema.onry; next to virtue;
and lastly to benevolence. At the close Of each |
the members Of the lodge marched |
around the hall twice and gave the grand honors.
With Q prayer by the Grand Chaplain this exer-
Else terminated. |
Grand Master Stansbury then delivered an ap- I
propriate address, ct the conclusion of which tho
Grand Lodge returned to the lodge-room and |
closed the lodge in ample form. -
Letters were received from Gov. Shepherd and |
Secretary Harrington returning thanks for tho |
Invitation extended to them to be present, and re-
yrstting that previous engagements rendered It |
impossible for them to do 20.
Shortly after the exercises concluded the ball |
room was taken possession Of BY tho dancers, |
among whom were noticed the bellies Of the /
county, and this delightful pleasure, n midnight
bid fair 70 e0ntinus until daylight.
Tbs. supper was an that could be desired. It
Rss abundant In quantity, excellent in quality, |
md served In 3 Uanper scceptab3s TO AL ME-
James E Moses deserved the many compliments /
received for tho style IN which he catered to the
party. 1t would be unjust to close without speak
Ag kindly of the commlttees-foor, reception, and |
labored assiduously for the en-
oyment Of those present. and had the proud salts
action Of knowing that their efforts were apprc- \
stated and that the dedication Of this new temple