The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-10-29
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humbly hoping That the exertlons Wnlcn nave
been made ON this occasion Will be crowned
with your appreciation, and that OF the Most
Worshipful Grand Lodge.
TO which the Grand Master made the
following reply:
Brother Architect:
The skill and fidelity. displayed in the execu-
ment OF this undertaken, have secured the en-
tire appreciation OF the Grand Lodge! and they
sincerely pray that this edifce may continue
lasting monument OF the taste, spirit ana llDer-
atty OF It's founders.
The anthem was then sung, after which
the Deputy Grand Master arose and said
Most worshipful:
The hall in which we are now assembled, ana
the plan upon which 1t has been constructed,
NJ he e wp gtvf ba so@d now be ed
icated according to ancient form and usage.
The representation of the lodge was then
then uncovered and procession made
around it in the following form, during
which solemn music was played
Grand Tyler. with drawn sword.
Grand sword Bearer.
The Three Great Lights
Two Past Masters, each with light.
Grand Treasurer and Secretary
Grand Junior Warden, with pitcher OF corn.
Grand senior Warden, with pitcher Of wine.
Deputy Grand Master, with pitcher , Of OIL H.,
Grand Master.
All the other brethren kept their places,
and when the Grand Master arrived at the
East the procession halted and the Grand
Chaplain made the following
PRAYER.
Great Architect of the Universe, and Ruler OF
all Worlds deign, from Thy celestial Temple,
from realms Of light aud glory, to bless us In all
the purposes of our present assembly. We
humbly invoke Thee to give us at this, at all
times, wisdom in all our doings, strength OF
mind In all our difficulties ana beauty OF har-
mony in all our communications. Permit us, o
Thou Author Of Light and Life, great source Of
hall to the honor of Thy glory. Amen. so mote
1t be.
The Grand Junior Warden then present
ed the vessel of corn to the Grand Master.
saying
Most Worshful
In the dedication of masonic halls it has been
OF lmmemorlal custom to pour corn upon The
lodge, as an emblem OF nOurlShment. | there
fore, present you this vessel of corn, to be EN-
p.oyed by YOU according to ancient usage.
The Grand Master then striking thrice
with his malet poured the corn upon the
lodge. saying
In the name of the Grcit Jehovah, TO whom
be all honor and glory, Ito solemnly dedicate
this hall to Masonry.
The granl honors were then given.
Music fo lowed tom the organ, and the
second procession was made around the
,dge.
When the Grand Master arrived at the
East the music ceased. and the Grand Sen
ior Warden presented him with cup of
wine, saying:
Most Worshipful:
Wine, the emblem of refreshment. having
been used by our ancient brethren in the dedi-
cation and conservation of their lodges, | pre-
sent to you this vessel of wine, to be used on
the present occasion according to the ancient
Masonic form.
The Grand Master then sprinkled the
wine upon the lodge, saying:
In the name of the holy Saint John, I do sol
EMMY dedicate this hall to virtue.
The grand honors were then given.
The music was resumed and the third
procession is made around the lodge.
The Deputy Grand Master then present
ed the vessel of oil to the Grand Master,
saying:
Most Worshipfui:
present you, to be used according to ancient
custom, this vessel Of Oil, an emblem of that
Joy which should animate every important un.
dertaking.
The Grand Master then sprinklcd the oil
upon the lodge, saying:
In the name Of the Supreme and Eternal God
the Grand Architect OF Heaven and Earth, to
whom be all honor and glory, do sOlemnly
dedicate this hall to universal benevolence.
The grand honors were then given.
The Grand Chaplain, standing before the
lodge, then made the following
INVOCATION
And may the Lord, the Giver of every good
and perfect gift. bless the brethren here assem-
bled, In all their lawful undertaking5,and grant
TO each one Of them. in needful supply, the corn
of nourlshment, the wine OF refreshment, and
the Oil Of JOY. Amen. SO mote 1t be.
The lodge was then covered, and the
Grand Master resumed his chair.
The dedication ceremonies were inter-
spersed with vocal and instrumental music,
under the direction of Prof. Woods, and
the whole service was unusually grand and
impressive.
THE PARADE.
The procession formed at the proper time
and as near as possible in the order an
nounced previously. The order was as
follows:
Squad of City Police
queen City Band.
Burlington Commandry, No. 2, Knights TEN.
plar, with Sir Knights from the Command
cries, as escort.
De Soto commanpa1eriy snn Knights Tempar' OF
Webster Lodge Free and Accepted Masons, w
.nooski, with visiting brethren.
Burlington Lodge, No. 100, F. IL A. NJ.
Washington Lodge, No. 3, +. & A. NJ.
The Grand Lodge OF the State OF Vermont.
The procession formed on the west side
of City Hall park and passing through
Main took Church street to College. through
College to William. through William tt
Pearl, through Pearl TO Winooski avenue
through Winooski avenue to Cherry street
through Cherry to Church, and through
Church to the Unitarian church. The
Knights Templar as escort formed double
line through which the brethren passed UNI
der an arch of drawn swords and entered
the church, the Sir Knights following will
returned swords.
In the church the exercises commenced
with music, the organ pealing out grandly
and the voices blending with the utmos
harmony. The acting Grand Master, Or
mond Cole, and ID. G. M. Phelps, the ora
Engleshy and VIM. G.. Shaw of Washing
ton lodge, occupied seats on the pulpit an,
adjoining platform.
In front of the pulpit were seated w. M
Woodhouse and Bro. II. S. Peck, Gram
Marshal of the Grand Lodge of Vermont
The rest of the edifice was filled with
large and brilliant audience.
Rev. Bro. w. j. Heath made a short in
troductory prayer, after which the orator @
the day, Rev. Bro. Wheelock of Winoosk
was introduced by Grand Master Cole
The speaker delivered an address full
sentiment, instruction and good sense.
The music at the church, and at the r.
ception in the evening, was conducted
Mr.. s. G. Moore, and as everybody expec
ed it would be, it was very fine indec'
The programme at the church was as 70
lows:
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Ave Maria violin and organ.)
Miss Keith and Mr.. Holmberg.
Glory to God. ....... ...............S. c. Moo
At the conclusion of the exercises at I'll
church the procession reformed with Il
Knights Templar rs military escort al
marched through Church street to Mai
through Main to St. Paul, through S
Paul to College, through College to Il
west side of City hall, where the parade w
formally dismissed.
After the aproned brothers had retir,