The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-04-05
PUBLIC DEDTUATION
Inc New Masonic Lodge ROOF


third story Of the Wahhington Hall
building, was formally dedicated last
evening, by Most Worshipful Grand Mas
ter George Baird. The ceremonies being
public, a large audience, composed Of the
best people Of the city, assembled at an
early hour, occupying every available
seat In the beautiful lodge room. The
hall Il about ten feet shorter than the old
room, but L. capable Of seating I've or
six hundred people. Yet every seat was
occupied, aud many who came late were
obliged TO stand.
Kramers superb orchestra was sta:
toned at the north aide Of the hall, aud
furnished the instrumental music during
the evening. The odes were sung BY y
choir consisting Of Nj. John E. Mendel,
Mr.. Oscar Seeley, Mira. g. B. Caldwell,
Miss Rose McNGughton, and others, with
Mr.. Charles Eoi 81 the organ. II Is per.
haps unnecessary for us TO add thai the
music. both instrumental and vocal, was
very finely rendered.
About s o'clock Worshipful Master Q.
Fl. Collier called the brethren TO order,
and instructed Senior Deacon ". L.
Chandler to proceed to the apartment Of
the Grand Lodge and inform the Grand
Master that the brethren were prepared
TO receive the officers OF the NJ. w. Grand
Lodge. In q few moments the officers Of
the Lodge marched into the lodge room,
escorted BY Grand Marshal ]. v. L.
Rodgers. They marched in the following
order: Grand Tyler with drawn sword;
the Symbol Of the Lodge, carried By four
brethren with white aprons; Grand Stew
ards, Grand Pursuiyant, carrying Bible,
SQUARE and Compass upon q cushion;
| Grand Orator, Grand Chaplain, Grand
Treasurer; Junior Grand Warden. carry
ing weasel Of corn; Senior Grand Warden,
carving vessel Of wine; Deputy Grand
Master, carrying vessel Of oil; Book Of
Consultations, carried by Master Of Old.
eat Lodge; Grand Master, Junior
Grand Deacon aud Senior Grand Deacon,
carrying rods.
The deaicatory services which follow:
ed were beautiful and impressive, and
we're observed with great interest BY
those unfamiliar with Masonry. Those
taking an active part in the imposing
cerenonies were 0Most worshipiul
Grand Master George Baird, Worshipiul
Master @. b. Collier, Senior Deacon NJ.
L. Chandler, Grand Marshal J.V.L
Rodgers, Grand Chaplain T. 81. Logan,
Dsputy Grand Master Robert White,
Junior Grand Warden Victor Rosenberg
and Senior Grand Warden Hugh ster-
ling.
Grand Marshal made the following proc.
lamAtion: 80,
aBy order Of the Most Worshipful
Grand Master, / do hereby proclaim that
the Hall In which We are now assembled
has been dedicated TO the purposes OF
Freemasonry in due and ancient form.
All persons interested will take due no.
tice, and govern themselves accordingly"
Past Grand Master White was then
introduced TO the audience by the Grand
Master and delivered an eloquent ad:
dress. Referring to the destruction OF
the former temple, he said the brethren
had many happy memories OF the old
building, but with joyous hearts they
could render thanks for the present
beautiful structure, where all could meet
again with hope pointing 10 many bright
reunions in the future. The ceremonies
which all had witnessed a few minutes
before were no u%nmeaning rites, nor we're
they simply the amusements oil an idle
hour. The hall was designed by wisdom,
supported by strength, and had been ded'
icaled to the purposes Of Freemasonry In
due and ancient form. II remained for
the brethren to give thanks for Code
mercy and care. II suggests that heay--
emily temple, not made with hands, and
the presence and attributes Of the Al
mighty are all around Us. The three great
duties OF life are duty to your God,
duty to your neighbor and duty 10 your.
self. The march around the lodge room
means the travel OF the human life, the
step is time, the progression eternity. As
we here dedicate this beautiful temple let
US dedicate ourselves new TO its divine
principles and practices. Its our pride
that our names are enrolled on the rec
ords OF Freemssonry. This Hall Is also
dedicated TO virtue. Freemasonry aims
TO awaken the spirit Of philanthropy and
charity; so do. we also dedicate this hall
10 charity. But it Is need.
less to enlarge upon the meaning
Of the solemn rites performed
this evening. The speaker closed his I'D.
dress with a fine perorAtion.
The Grand Officers formed in process;
sion, under the direction Of the Grand
Marshal, in the same order as on enter
ing the hall, and returned to their apart,
ment. Many in the audience fingered,
however, to examine the hall and It's ele.
CANT furniture more closely, as well as to
Interchange social greetings. The event
was one OF great interest TO the Masonic
fraternity, as well as to all who witnessed
the solemn ceremonies, and We regret that
want Of space prevents a more detailed
report