The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-08

tt[CaSittt Ah-ists ttsC mt - = - :
beautiful t.m le :. tied at Ih.' ss,s.ti
east corner al Merchants street and
Fifth avenue, and an accurate pif'ia,e ol
which em5.llishes our columns Today.
The evening Was extremely cod. and
a bitter blast blew from the north. but
the raging ofthe, elements proved power
less TO interfere with the successful ac-
complishment OF the program. and by 8
O'Clock the inviting lodge room, which
took on new beauties under the hIod of
light winch radiated from the elegant
chandeliers, was filled with members of
The order. their wives. daughters
and friends, aud the sense of
luxurious comfort which prevailed
the handsome hall was only augmented
by the ungenial chtracter OF the weather
without
Pending tie ARRIVAL of the Grand
Lodge, which took charge of the dedi-
catory services, the eye of the visitor
found most agreeable refreshment in
feasting itself upcn the elegant appoint
ments of the room, all of which reflect
the most exquisite taste, and produce
harmonious effect that is truly delight
full to contemplate. The carpet, "A Brus-
sells of superb quality, aud of the most
graceful pattern. lights up with rare
beauty, the rich and well selected col
ors blending in an effective manner that
at once compels attention and admira-
ton. The furniture is new and exceed
ingly neat and tasteful, while the
mystic embIems of the order aug
mented tine effect of the charm
ing picture, which derived tone and
color from the presesee of many fair and
elegantly dressed ladies.
The program was opened by the pro-
duction, by the X. I. band, of a military
sert made, most effective aud brilliant
composition which was rendered with a
measure of taste and execution that was
fully commensurate with the signifi-
canoe of the important occasion. An
other choice number was discussed by
the bsnd, after which, the grand lodge,
to HE music OF an imprc sSive march,
performed on The organ by Miss Anna
Goddard. entered the lodge room, led
by the Grand Tyler, +. Johnson, and
commanded by the Grand Marshal, Col.
j. NJ. Steele, and proceeded
with the ritual ceremony of dedica-
ton, preceding which came the invoca-
ton by Elder Lott, of the Christian
church The following grand officers
were present and participated IN the
dedicatory exercises: 5. Il. Peters,
Grand Master: y Jay Buck, Deputy
Grand Master: L ID. Jacobs, 6. s. w. f;
w. W HibbeE, G. j w; f Btirion, G.
Sec; ID. W. Eastman, G Treas T. John
SOP, g. Tyler; d 4. Dryer and Geo. w.
Bragunier G. DeacOns; VIM. Clapp, and
J. A. Morgan, c. Stewards; a. II. Ban
croft, D. A. Stahl, John c. Jones, James
Smith aud |. A Taylor, Past Masters,
carrying lights; a, G. Lskin. L. L. Hal
leek, ]. w latham ami 3 Z Hall, car
rying the lodge or imitation of the ark
of the covenant
The dedieat,ry services consisted of
the following rites:
First, T. N. Sedgwick, Senior Warden
and acting Master of the lodge, made
| the usual address t, The grand master,
requesting ian inspection 10y the grand
lodge uf the new hall, and if satisfactory
to that body, lis dedication.
| Next, j. NJ. Steele, of the building
committee, and acting as Grand Archi.
teci, made The customary address and
returned the implements. namely, ting
plumb, square and level.
The'Grand Master in return expressed
the entire satisfaction OF the grand lodge
with the building and his willingness tC
dedicate the same.
Then J. Jay Buck, as Deputy Crane
Master, made the f,'llowing address tc
the Grand Master:
Most Worshigtal,
Tie hall in which we are now assem-
| bled, and the plan on which il was con
structed, having met with your approba
ton, il is the desire of the Fraternity
Ethat the same be now dedicated accord
ing to ancient form and usage.
The corn of nourishment. the wine o.
reireshmant and the oil of joy, were ther
poured upon the lodge, which rested up
on the altar in the center of the hall
a procession intervening between eacl
ceremony These elements were pre-
septed respectively t. the Grand Meste
by the e. Junior Warden, the g. Sen,o
Warden, and tue Deputy Grand Master
Succeeding this ceremonial, whlc
WAS witnessed with absorbing Interes
The Amphion Quarlette Club sang /
their best sly lie and to the satisfaction {
all, The Pilgrim" aid their music i
connection with the ritual was ais
highly appreciated.
it was then announced by Judge :
, Jay Buck that addresses would be d.
livered by iIol. 5. r. Peters. gran
master, and by Rev. Henry Mackay. an
J IN very ne = manner he int oduced til
first named gentleman to the audienC
who proceeded to detiv, IN style whic
; amply justified bis commanding reput
lion as a pubic speaker, the followin
: able and eloquent
OBLIGATORY ADDRESS:
I We have met this evening TO dedIcat
this temple 20 Masonic service. Il
> hDt another evidence of the grand r