, 1876-05-21
unveiling Of a Statue Of
Silence at the Masonic
Temple.
BUSINESS Done by the Grand
Lodge Of Ohio at cteve.
land.
TIE Approaching Centennial Cele-
bration Of the Knights
of Pythias.
An Interesting Budget OF Miscel-
laneous Items.
MASONIC.
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THE STATUE OF SILENCE.
rb- following account of the ceremonies Of
,hs upyeiling Of the statue Of Silence in the
corridor OF the Masonic Temple is taken from
NE New York Herald Of the 10th:
marble statue Of 'ssiIence" was unveiled a
aar Yesterday in the Masonic Temple with appro-
ns;,re eeceronlale. The figure is feet inches
T. tSejsht, and stands in niche at the top Of the
~ msosond digbt Of 6tairs In the main hallway Of the
:. .s1ga: Rpm,n " tcnlptor, and was ordered froa.
hin wi3isId iSu; Esa5s P.st junior Grand Warden ,
u u the Grand Lodge Of the State Of New York, Tor
* nnrnosc Of the presentation which was so grace
NJ Kit accomplished yesterday, in the presence Of
a.-a. nnmber OF ladies and gentlemen. In making
~ III Nj Willard nodeetly sisted that be took
gfeati q The Temple and Asylum, and hoped it
"9Ta w. Ejxood f. Thorne, Grand Muster, on behalf
Of the Trustees spoke as follows;
n Ills our Masonic home for the purpose of re-
ers;ng and unreiling this beautiful gift OF r.
G Bother Levi II. Willard, Past Junior Grand
Yols NaseD This statue, etn5iemntic Of one Of our
eest Masonic virtues, stands with sealed lips and
Gpliited finger, cnjoinins upon US, as we enter,
lit silence which is not only proof OF wisdom,
mi to which we owe In great measure the prcscr-
pston Of our beloved Order This beautiful statue
xhich eyery brother may see as he approaches
I'M ssc1rd precincts Will Dc constant monitor OF
Aat virtue which It symboiizes, and as the proph-
,ta t.upht by 4ymbofs. that we from symbolic
narble Resr that .tetiIl small voice. which whis-
nere to The sonl Peace, be still, giving to that
irnsting science which has faith in God, hope Of
Immortality, and charity to all men. From man
il biz weakness we learn to speak, but from God
in His oge,shadowing greatness, to be silent. In
the M presence Of this handiwork Of man may we not
tnnby sss .,Set Ssa vat wstch, Oh Jehovah, oyer
H. r. Brother Willard, on behalf Of the Trus-
res Of the Masonic Hall and ASYLUM Fund &C.
eps the generous gift- which will stand for years
% come monument to your fidelity and 1iberality,
. Be hsnded down to a grateful posterity:
Mr. John ". Simmons, Past Grand Master,
rdded his testimony Of the gratitude of the Masonic
Order for this proof OF the generosity Of 91r.
The statne is imposing; the left arm is extended
from the body and the right hand and arm elevated
% The head. the foredngez touching the lips, and
!ery expressive Of ths admonition: Of ..sicnee."
10th Of which arc exposed; q rose is
be]d in the girdle that encirclcs the waist.
All praise. however, must end with the gen
Of the idea Of silence; the execution Of the subject
ie almost wholly bad the shape Of both hands and
feet is notably pulpy and detectives the palm OF the
right hand and the thumb OF the left are clumsy in
he extreme, while the treatment Of the mantle
orer the shoulder and arm Of the right side is rough
ind careless. 1t is to be hoped Tint the sculptor
Kill in other works eVince better method than
That displayed IN his sloVenly treatment OF this
uand idea Of silence.
ITEMS.
Washington Chapter No. q, r. A. n, is now
probably the largest in the United States. The
last lot Of candidates exalted made the mem
bcsship just 800. II there be any chapter in
the United States larger than this We await q
reply from it.
One OF the biggest things at the Centennial is
70 be the parade OF the Knights Templar in
June, which promises to be the most gorgeous
1isplay in the annals Of Masonry. The num-
Der Of Knights expected is estimated at up
yard Of 10000, exclusive Of the Philadelphia
,rr1nfyations