The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-03
THE GRAND LODGE ROOM.

THE GRAND LODGE ROOM
The order OF architecture In the Grand Lodge
Room is Roman Ionic, with a double row OF col
umns which add much TO the embellishments OF the
room, and there Is a seating capacity or about
1900. Yesterday. when 1t was filed with the
participants in the dedicatory services Il pre-
sented very pleasant picture to contemplate. The
gorgeous regalia OF the Knights Templars and
Scottish Rite Masons, with tnelr many Jewels OF
adornment, would make one almost imagine he
was assisting at some European pageant wacre
royalty and nobility were plenifullY rep
resented. Some OF the Knights Temp
lars had almost their entire breasts covered
with medals and decorations Toe throne In the
Grand East, occupied by the Grand Master In the
sittings OF the Grand Lodge, is built in the
PompcIian STYLE and Is fifteen feat high; 1t rests
on two winged lions. ana the canopy over tho
throne Is supported BY Ionic pilasters The
whole is carved in black walnut, and upholstered
with blue velvet. In the west. near the door. IL
the chair OF the Senior Grand Warden, ana In the
south the chair Of the Junior Grand Warden.
Care had Deen taken In giving out tickets
OF admission to witness the ceremonies.
hence there was no crowding, and sea ting
room secured for all who entered. Thousands
applied Ior admission, bur no one was allowed TO
enter without showing a ticket at the door. Tue
Reception Committee performed their work well,
and those were admitted who were pest entitled
was announced to be present, was detained 10
his home, In Westminster, by indispositon. lie Is
feeble. There were many distinguished Masons
present. We append the names oil few not pre-
viousy reported -
III. Charles I. McCenachan SO Deg; Ill. J. IL. No.
bart Ward, 33 deg; K. W. Isaiah Rynders, Bro.
Jonn H. Northus BRO. y A. Lewis. President
Board OF Aide men; w; Bro; William Il. stiner,
EXCISE commissioner; III. Albert G. Mackey, SO
deg; Bro. z. l. Paul. NJ. E. O. E. B!amenthal:
Z. G. Pennsylvania, James s. Hopkins, Grand
Commander United Satoa EucamUmauC
Knights Templars; NJ. W. Park Davies, p. q. NJ.
Vermont; "a W. Thomas II. Beaton, P. G. NJ.
Iowa; NJ. w. James Dun bar G. NJ Qusoec; X. w.
George $. Bake, Representative or the Grand
Lodge or Scotland; NJ w. +. Houghton II. w. IL.
Il. smith, and X. w. henry CarS OF Vermont
Grand Lodge; r. w. sydney Moore. Ohio Bro. P.
L. James, rostmasterof New York.
LODGE ROOM DECORATIONS
The decorations in the east were characterized
nower adolnments, which were pl epared under
the direction OF X. w. Charles D. Brown. At the
right and lett IN front u The d.Is, were columns
resenting the columns OF strength and beauty,
which occupy prominent place in every Masonic
lodge. On the base OF the column TO the right the
letter J, on deep green bed, stood forth IN floral
tints; on he left the letter was emblazoned IN
the same manner; Directly IN the centre massive
OF brilliant flowers OF varied hues; at tho lett
OF this a most artistic noral hour-glass,
0 oa the wnG s and next s'Gf he Sssays
was placed the golden ark, between this and ms
column OF beauty was tastelu!ly arranged noral
representation OF the problem OF Euclid the gas
brackets were tasteIuy decorated with 1owers.
on the pedestal pertaining to the Masters staTion
whicn was moved forward SO as to 0e In tho Gen.
tire at the back OF the floral beehive, were tho
led vessels Tor corn. wine and OIL 10 be used
In the deaicatory services. At the oack OF the
oals was displayed the manner OF the Grand Lodge
OF New YORK which was carried Ia procession 0y
h W. Isaac Il. Brown, and whica ne had the day
before presented TO the Grand Lodge IN behalf OF
number o. ladies, friends TO the craft. Its q
magnificent banner.