Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-04
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The Grand Forks University.
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Especial Telegram to the Globe.
GRAND FORKS, Oct. 3.-The laying the
corner stone of the Grand Forks university
took place yesterday. The ceremonies
were conducted By the Masonic lodge of
this place,and were impressive and grand.
The day we5 all that could be wished,
save for the slight chill that is borne in
these early autumn Winds. 4 bright, calm,
laughing sky looked down upon the laying
Of the corner stone Of this building, which
is to stand an unquestionable monument
10 the enterprise and good Judgment of
growing Dakota. An institution which
shall qualify and fit men to govern and
rule when her resources are developed, and
her prestigre frnay established.
Grand Master Clifford, in conducting the
ceremonies, called upon Grand Secretary
Mccoy for the contributions to be deposit
ed in the stone. Many coins, stamps,
copies of our daily papers, and signatures
of the officers of the grand lodge of Ma
SONS present were put in. Then followed
the trying of the stone, and when the
grand wardens reported that "the crafts
men have faithfully performed their
work." the grand master announced: 1.-THE
stone has been tried by the plumb, square
and level, and 1 pronounce it to be well
formed, true and trusty." Acting
Deputy Grand Master Wheeler
| then presented the grand master with a
| silver vessel containing the corn of nour-
| ishment, which the grand master scattered
upon the stone. Grand Senior Warden
Platt then presented silver goblet saying
"Most worshipful, present you with the
| wine of refreshment,'' Of which the grand
master poured upon the stone. Grand
| Junior Warden Richman then presented
silver vessel saying "Most worshipful,
| present you with the oil of JOY" The
grand master having poured of the oil on
the stone, made the following Invocation:
"May the all bounteOus author of nature
| bless the inhabitants of this place
with all the necessaries, conveniences and
comforts Of life, assist in the creation and
completion Of this building, protect the
workmen against every accident. Long
preferve this structure from decay and
grant to US all a supply Of the cora Of
nourishment. The wine of refreshment
and the oil of joy. So mote it be. Amen.
The grand master then addressed the as
sembly as follows:
Men and hrethern here assembled Be it.
! known unto you lhat We be lawful Nelson's
| true and faithful 20 the laws of our coun-
try. and engaged by solemn obligations
10 erect magnificent buildings to
be serviceable to the brethren and to fear
| God, the great architect of the universe.
| We have among Us, concealed from the
eyes of all men, secrets which cannot be
diyulged, and which have never been found
out. But these secrets are lawful ana hon
orable, and not repugnent to the laws of
God or man. They were intrusted in
peace and honor to masons Of ancient
times, and have been faithfully transmit
| ted to us. 1t is our duty to convey them
unimpaired to the latest posterity. Unless
our craft were good and our call
! ings honorable we should not
have lasted for SO many centuries,
nor should we have been honored with the
patronage Of SO many illustrious men in
all ages who have shown themselves ready
| to promote our interests and defend US
from all anniversaries. We are assembled
here to-day in the face of all to build a
house which we pray God may deserve to
prosper by throwing place of cencourse,
for good men and promoting harmony and
brotherly love throughout the world till
| time shall be no more"
| He then struck the stone three times
with the common gavel, the grand
| honors were given and the Masonic
remonies ended. A large concourse OF
people were in attendance, with many Wis
itors of prominence. Gov. Ordway and
Professor Kiehle made addresses. Much
interest is manifested in project Of so
vast Importance TO this part of the coun-
try, and much credit is due the persistent
efforts of our citizens who have labored to
this great end.