The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-01-03
EDINBURGH.


Correspondence.
For some time the Grange Hall has
been the center of attraction aud the
subject of conversation, and more es
pecially since the notice of its deditca'
ton came out. The building is 36x4t
feet, it has a good basement. for storing
merchandise on the first floor is q
the door being in recess. On the
second floor the Grange holds its meet
ings and it is tastefully finished off; on
the walls are beautiful pictures over
the rOstrum q curtain is stretched
across the room, with notices upon it.
Under this the goddesses have their
seats. On the opposite wall is SOL
emn motto, with an index pointing
upwards. The rooms are decorated
with notices and evergreens, the main
hall is beautifully trimmed with ever
greens. The hall is seated with about
one hundred chairs, and a beautiful
chandelier and wall lamps, light the
hall. We will again pass out and in
front of the building and in looking
up, we see the hand of a master work.
man the designs are beautiful, from
the ground to the roof. Mr.. J. Humph-
ry was the architect of the front, Mr..
H. Tuttle was the architect of the
other part of the building.
DEDIcATIoN.-Wew will only attempt
to give an outline of the dedication
ceremonies. The day opened very un
propitious, keeping away strangers
from a distance. The first thing that
saluted the eye was n beautiful flag that
tioated gracefully over the building.
Soon the tidings came that all were to
be disappointed. Master Ellis could
not be in attendance-death had pre-
vented him from coming, and Master
w. Williamson filled the place in ded-
icating the Hall. About II NJ, all re.
paired to the Hall. Before the exercises
commenced, the audience was enter
tanned by music on the organ, by Mr..
ohultz.
Exercises opened with prayer by the
Chaplain, followed by music by the
Grange choir. Mr.. I. Williams was
then called upon to announce the dis
appointment and state the cause of the
absence Of Mr.. Ellis, which he did in
a few appropriate remarks. Mr.. H.
Tuttle was then called upon to trans
fer the hall, as architect of the build
ing, to the Committee, who accepted
it in behalf of the Grange. Master
Williamson then read the dedicatory
service, at the close of which, prayer
was offered up to the throne of grace
by the Chaplain. After prayer, Flora
came forward near the table on which
the Bible lay, and delivered an appfo-
pirate address, stepping back mona
game forward, also delivering an ad-
dress. then retiring, Ceres then came
forward and delivered an address. The
Chaplain again followed in prayer.
Master Williamson then dedicated the
Hall. Music by the choir. Being
dismissed with the benediction, all
retired for dinner. The tables being
well filled with good things, were soon
with happy, smiling faces.
After dinner the exercises were opened
with singing by the choir. Rev. Mr..
of Ravenna, was introduced to
and addressed the audience, speaking
first of the druid gerry under which pa
rents kept their children, until the
sons are driven from home in disgust
to the cities. In closing his remarks,
he said he did not understand their
signs and secrets, but he must have
for them from their works, for
BY their works ye shall know them.
Dismissed by singing the doxology.
The evening exercises opened with
singing by the choir. The Master then
Rev. Mr.. Rogers, who
opened his remarks by stating the OBJ
ect which the Grange had in view
% make labor honorable, and by it
body and mind; con-
lected also with sociability and coun-
'el, closing with some general remarks.
After music by the choir, Rev. Mr..
was introduced. His theme
vas the farm and the farmer. He
poke at some length against adding
arm to farm. He then congratulated
he Grange in completing SO fine a
home Hall. This was followed by !
music. Rev. Mr.. Excel was intro
iuced, and spoke at some length of the
armer and of his advantages and high
Ealing, then drawing a contrast be-
ween. the tiller of the soil and men Of
'ome other occupations. Then turning
@ the Grange, he spoke for its encour-
lgement and the improvement of the
mind, then directed the mind from
nature up to natures God. He also
lwelt at some length on some of the
and exherted them most fer
vently keep their minds fixed OH the
motto in front of him, "In God we
rust" -{er
The exercises closed with singing
and benediction. All repaired to the
table to partake of bountiful supper.
The whole number who eat at the din
ner and supper table was about four
hundred. Hereafter 1 will give some
views on some of the Offices. 1a1 ,"f
Dec. "A. 1877. CITIZEN.
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