The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-01-18


Marrett, Bailey & Co. and are of the finest Brus
sefs patterns. The committee have display ed
excellent taste in their selections, and this firm
have given them good satisfaction in every par
ticular The hall is lighted by two large glass
chandeliers from Archer g. Pancost of New
York. The furniture is French pannelled and
was carved by Theodore johnson, and uphol.
stored and furnished by Deane Brothers. The
upholstery is of green plush. The altar is of
new design, carved of black walnut and uphol-
stored of green plush. The organ is from the
mandatory of Lapagh s, Kemp of New York.
1t is what is technically known as two man.
nual and pedal organ, consisting of swell
organ of ten stops, solo organ of four stops.
and pedal organ of two registers, one being
mechanical. The scheme of the organ is as
follows:
Swell Organ. Solo Organ.
Bourbon, Open Diapason.
| Clarabela, Salicional,
L Dulciano, Harmonic Flute.
| Volcano,
1 Pccolo,
Mixture q ranks 10Th s. Pedal Organ.
| rgh, Double Oper Diapason,
Trumpet,
Oboe. Couplers.
Solo to Pedal,
Swell to Pedal,
Swell to Solo,
Compass of Manual, &C to Treble a, So keys to
each stop, running through, except Oboe which runs
to it @.
Compass of Pedal, CCC to D, 27 keys
| The organ occupies recess behind the sta
ton of the Junior Warden, filling three open
ings between the pilasters with groups of forty
one speaking pipes, richly gilt. Speaking room
for the organ is secured by projecting these
groups in circular form, and piercing the front
panelliug and the ceiling above the eulablature
with fret work as much as practicable. The
position of the organ gives it peculiarly incl
low" tone, while there is sufficient power in
the full organ to fill the hall. The organ is
blown by Backus Circular Water Motor,
which is located in the cellar, the power being
transmitted by beltiug carried up between the
walls.
From the hall you pass to small prepara-
ton room and from there to the robing room
which is 1920. This room has upon its floor
an elegant Brussels of Japanese pattern, black,
drab and wood colors, predominatng. On the
south side of the building is the small hall, to
be known as "Tyrian Hail." This room is
25x39 feet, and 1871 in height, and is intended
for meetings when Corinthian Hall is occupied.
The floor is covered with rich carpet of blue,
scarlet and green, and the fresco is in soft COL
ors, which blend with those of the carpet nicely.
The furniture of this carpet is finished in red
plush.
Back of Tyrian Hall, and on the southeast
corner of the building, is the library, room
1Sx20 feet, and fitted with spacious book cases.
The carpet is black, wood and gold colors, and
blends we'll with the orange, black and crimson
fresco. OFF from this room is the fre-proof
vault, with an abundance of room for the use
of all the bodies holding meetings in the build
ing. This vault is placed on that of the Gas
company. and theirs in turn is on the Savings
Bank vault, which has solid ledge for foun-
dation. Leading from the library, too, is a
mysterious looking dungeon, and the uninitiat-
ed can only guess what it is for Outside of the
library, towards the stairs, and communicating
with both entry and Tyler's room, is q spacious
cloak room, furnished with 200 hooks and half
as many places for umbrellas.
The fourth story of the building is reached BY
iron stairs leading from the Tylers room, and
by another door from the entry, the latter pro-
vided for the admission of servants to the dining
hall when needed. The northery side of this
story is taken up by Corinthian Hall, which
extends up through two stories. At the south
erly end is the Armory, 39x40a feet and IL feet
high. This room was planned by Mr.. A. G.
Schlotterbeck, and is a credit to his good judy
ment. The floor is of Georgia pine and is in
tended to do service for drilling. On either
end of the room are the cases for the uniforms
of Portland and st. Adams Communicates.
There are 126 boxes for each Commandery and
they are arranged in very unique manner
There are also cases for the banners and sword
cases. In the centre of the room is large case
for the use of Banquefort Commandery. The
walls are painted in a drab maroon, while the
ceiling is very prettily panelled in grey. On
the four sides of the ceiling are crosses. The
Passion cross, Greek cross, Templar cross and
Patrarchal cross. Over the cases are the trophies
and emblems of chvalry. The cases are made
by W. 81. Phillips, aud reflect much credit upon
his skill Leading from the Armory is small
dining hall capable of seating about 100 persons
Across the hallway is finely furnished kitch-
en- containing large range and dishes enough
to feed regiment from.
From the kitchen there Is dumb waiter
running to the fifth story which is used as q
vast banquet hall capable of seating 500 per-
sons comfortably. Here can be soen the large
ventilators running from the halls below to the
roof.
The entire quarters are heated with steam
radiators The finely polished and grained
doors were furnished by George Liscomb, and
j. B. Pickett & Co., painted the wood work.
The work of fitting up these pleasant and con-
venient rooms has been carefully and honestly
reformed, and the Masons of Portland can now
take pride in showing them to the visiting
fraternity.
The work has been under the immediate su-
pervision of George w. Deerng Rufus Il.
Huxley and William G. Davis, the commit
tee, who have spent much valuable time. Mr..
E. Ell. Fassett furnished the plans.
The rooms presented very brilliant scene
last evening while under inspection. They
were brilliantly illuminated and throngs of la
dies and gentlemen were in attendance. The
chief attraction appeared to be the large organ
presided over by Kotzschmar, who produced
most delightful music as accompaniment to
the singing of choir of dozen of our best
singers.
The gentlemen took great delight in showing
| the ladies the outside of the mysterious dun
| geon, but the wisest of them appeared to have
no curiosity as to the matter, strange to say,
| and so the gentlemen were defeated in their
| aims. The Judgment Of the committee was the
theme of universal praise, for their selection Of
the carpets by the ladies and the convenience Of
the rooms By the gentlemen. No one saw any
Improvements to recommend in the whole ar.
| rangemeut.
REAL ESTATE TRANSIT ERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday:
Deeriug-Frances Ellen Durham to James
Bell, lot of land for $616.
Edward Newman to Mary D. Scott lot land
on Spring street.
| VIM. FL. Scott to Edward Newman, lot and
buildings for $500.