The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-30
THE MASONIC CELEBRATION


TIE PROCESSION TO BE LARGER THAN ANTIcI-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOR TIE COMFORT
or VISITORS
II begins 10 look as II the Masonic procession OF
next Wednesday will be much larger than has
hitherto been expected. Since the programme
was arranged, which was published IN the HERALD
OF Thursday, II has had TO be materially changed.
The cause or this Is that about 1900
craftsmen have, within the last three
days, announced an intention to take part
in the parade, who had previously considered
themselves unable TO be IN line with their breth-
rem of the order. Beyond the constant making
OF additions 10 the programme OF the procession
everything Is in readiness for the event OF
Wednesday Already number OF delegates from
the craft In distant sections Of the country have
arrived In this city ana reported themselves TO
Grand Master fhorne and the members
OF the Reception Committee or the Grand
Lodge, at the Temple. The Grand Lodges OF
Georgia, South and North Carolina, Arkansas,
Nebraska ana California are represented here,
and the delegates from the various other Grand
Lodges and Blue Lodges are hurrying hIther.
None OF the large bodies OF Masons from distant
places VIII probably arrive before Mon
day; but on Tuesday they are expected
to nock In, and the streets VIII be
lively with the movements OF them, and
their hosts, the local Communicates and lodges.
AS sucn great number of Freemasons rom
aoroad WIN necessarily comprise many prominent
business men, who are constantly sought by I'M
portant letters, Postmaster James has established
A BRANCH POST OFFICE
In the first corridor OF the Temple, where letters.
papers, &C, Tor visiting craftsmen VIII be deliy-
cred fourteen times day during the week.
the Grand Lodge Room Is now thoroughly pre-
pared for the dedicatory ceremonies. The Grand
Masters throne has been raised, and chairs have
been placed an either side OF 1t for the Deputy
Grand Master Grand CHAPLAIN.
The following circular, which has Just been
issued, explains itself
DEDICATION OF MASONIC TEMPLE
,o,,. ], =, WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY ,uSE 2 lS7o I'M s.o,,.
~ on Palestine Commandery on the occasion OF the ded-
cation OF the remDle the following orders promul
mandery:-
full uniform, a. the Asynm at twelve NJ, Tor the pur,
at 1etrolt from the Grand Central Depot 70 their hotel
e e oT Re es q VIII be TO
commaadery no stationed at Phiadelphls, who viii
uniform viii be worn # the day - Iar otherwise ia
AT haii-past eight P NJ the Commandery will escort
their guests to the Temple, where a banquet VIII be
WEDNESDAY JUNE q
cepnne fatigue eaPl. seven O'Clock a N prompt At
ashland aouse rouf1n tb avenue ana n
formed precisely hatpast seven o'clock A. NJ, and
duty IN With lbs orders ~
There mas prepared ny the Executive Committee
counterpart the Commandery badge in
metal at cost of 81 25 each aud The Eminent Com
mander particularly that each Sir knight viii
provide himself with one 10 be obtained OF the COM
miee. II Is also desired by the Eminent Commander
that each sir knight wear The Dedication Medal.
FG ne 81 m paTaa al na A to e
10 leave the ranks except by PERMISSION Of the q. g.,
and the f. G. desires TO express his confidence and be-
lief that every SIR knight has due appreciation OF the
prominent and Important position they VIII occupy
ing the day, which will naturally attract the attention
critical eyes and trusts Ii Is unnecessary 10 caution
them TO act in such manner as to reflect honor
only upon themselves, but also upon the order.
rLLWOOD II. THORNk, Eminent Commander.
WILLIAM JOHNSTON, Jr., Recorder.
NKw YORK, May q. 1870
THE DEDICATION REPEATED
Comparatively few OF the craftsm en- viii be able
to see the dedicatory ceremonies in the Grand
Lodge Room OF the Temple on Wednesday. For
TINS reason the ceremonies which are to occur in
the rooms or Ancient Chapter No. l or Royal Arch
Masons, at Fourteenth street and Fourth avenue,
on Thursday night Will oe extremely interesting
to many of the Freemasons, who are unable 10
enter the Temple on the previous day. IL Is IN
tended then TO re-enact the ceremonies or dedca-
ton which took place In the Grand Lodge Room,