Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-03-24

Los Angeles Lodge, No. A. and
Pentalpha Lodge, No. 2O2, F. & A. M,
joined yesterday as representatives of
the Grand Lodge of the State, in lay
ing the corner stone Of the M. Il.
Church South. The procession, which
was announced to start at 10 A. M, was
delayed until about half past IL before
leaving the Masonic Hall. 1t was
headed by Piepenberg's band and the
line was made up of seventy-eight
members of the Order, including So
journing brothers and grand officers.
The line of March was taken up Spring
and Main streets to the Plaza, cou nter-
march on Main to Fourth, across
Fourth to Spring, and thence to the
place of ceremonies. The members
wore the usual Masonic regalia-the
plain white aprOn-and the officers
their proper insignias, making in line
an imposing display.
Arriving in front of the church
grounds, the column was halted, while
view of the scene was taken by
Messrs. Williams & Smith, from the
roof of a house across the way. The
procession then filed into the grounds
and took position upon platform
erected in front of the church. A
large number of spectators were also
present, who were seated within the
frame of the church, temporary floor
having been laid for their accommoda-
ton. The idea of laying the corner
stone of an edifice when it is already
advanced in construction is somewhat
novel to US, but the ceremonies were
not the less appropriate therefor and
all were much better accommodated
than they would have been if COM
PEELED to stand upon the ground with
out protection from the heat. AS it
was, a good portion OF the assemblage
were provided not only with a floor
and comfortable seats, but also with a
temporary roof to shield them from
the heat of the sun.
THE CORNER STONE.
A block of granite, with facing
l2x22 inches and width of Is inches,
was swung upon derrick and ready
to be deposited in place. In the top
there was an aperture for the reception
of the treasure-box. This box was
made of copper, six by nine inches in
bredth and length, and four inches
deep. In it were deposited the follow
ing articles: A Bible; copy of the
DcipIine; copies of the Southern
Christian Advocate, Nashville .AdvO-
cate, st. Louis advocate and Pacific
Methodist. copy of the Los Angeles
Star of 1858, and of the Los Angeles
Vineyard, paper published here in
1858. Besides this list of papers the
HERALD, Star and Erpress, of latest
dates, and HERALD Pamphlet, were
included in the collection. Copies of
the address to the teachers of Los An
geles comfy, delivered at the last ses-
SION of the institute, by Mr.. A. T.
Hawley, the Legend of the San Ga
briel Bells, piece of gold quartz, the
bylaws of Los Angeles and Pentalpha
LODGE, +. & A. M, and the constitu-
tion of the Grand Lodge of the State,
made up the list of deposits.
THE CEREMONIES
Were opened by the band playing
"Auld Lang Syne." A prayer was
then pronounced by Rev. }. NJ. Camp
bell of the Fort Street Methodist
Church, and this, in turn, was fol-
lowed by q hymn impressively rem
dered by the choir. The real ceremo-
nies of the occasion then commenced,
Grand Treasurer Samuel Meyer de-
posting the articles in the box and
placing it in the stone, which was
then lowered to position. Several
Brother Masons Off ciated at the rope
and tackle and the stone was lowered
slowly, the band meanwhile playinga a
solemn strain. Grand Master s. G.
Foy then tested the stone with square,
level and plumb, and pronounced it
correctly placed. The corner of the
treasure-box was then securely SOL
dered and the aperture in the stone
closed by marble slab laid in cement.
Deputy Grand Master J. ID. Bicknell
then presented q silver bowl filed with
corn, and the Grand Master scattered
the grain upon the stone as a symbol
of plenty. Wine and oil were also
presented by Senior Grand Warden f.
p. F. Temple and Junior Grand War
den Geo. w. Kinds, and these libations
were in turn poured upon the stone as
symbols of refreshment and gladness.
Then the Grand Master invoked the
blessing of Heaven upon the work
commenced, and the grand honors
were done by the lodge. After this, a
short address was delivered by the
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