St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-05

the temple and the pyramids to the earliest
civilization. II is certain that building is
the most obvious, ana perhaps distinctive,
mark of civilization. The degree of civili-
cation OF any people is always accurately dis
closed by its architecture. TO this charac-
teriStic We are indebted. in some degree at
least. for the great structures of all ages
which, whether still preserved or crumbling
( into ruin. continue objects of interest, adj
mlratiOn and study. Ii is not unreasonable.
therefore, 10 believe that in the ruder ages
those VINO gave attention to building and
[ architecture advanced beyond their fellows
not only in arts and natural sciences but
also in moral and philosophical reflections:
and in the consideration of the duties of
man as d social being toward his fellows:
and that they gathered into societies like
the guilds of later times for discussion and
/ improvement IN their callings ana in the
arts and sciences connected Herewith: and
also, incidentally, for their advancem ent
| in moral and intellectual culture.
And the implements of the craft,
familiar TO all, would be likely TO be
made use of, whenever apt, for purposes Of
illustration and as symbols. The connection.
therefore, between operative and speculative
Masonry, instead of being merely fanciful
ana mythical, seems both natural and pTOba-
! bic. In exact proportion as we love. cherish
ana value our Institution. our regard is man
I nested II the structures we rear for its use
! ana advancement. 1t is fitting, therefore,
! That our order. established 10 promote virtue,
morality, brotherly love and the brOadest
[ cnarlty among men. and whose traditions,
/ going back 10 remote ages, are intimately
/ connected with the science of building,
| should construct for itself buildings pleasing
I TO the eye and suited 10 the uses of the order,
where the brethren can meet with satlsfac-
! ton and pleasure. for social intercourse.
and 10 promote works of charity and be-
| Devolence, and listen 10 the lessons of
morality lnculcated by our lectures, in such
q temple, which shall harmonic with the sys-
I ten, the traditions and the ritual of the or
der and be home where Masons will de-
light to congregate. Such is the object and
| purpose OF the building whose chief FONDA
ton stone is now 10 be laid. That this object
and purpose will command the ready and
temple will arise in its strength, symmetry
and elegance, an ornament TO our city.
home for the craftsmen, and pledge for the
growth and increase of virtue, morality and
charity among us-a thing of beauty and
source of satisfaction TO all who look upon it.
THE LAYING OF THE CORNER STONE
was then formally preceded with. A
! copper box, in which were deposited
various papers of historical nature
relative to the history of the order in
Minnesota. copies of the daily papers,
coins and other memorials, was de-
posted in the cavity prepared for its
reception.
Judge J. Il. Brown, of Willmar,
grand master, then received the trowel
from the grand marshal, saying:
To us the trowel, which in operative ma
sonry is used to spread the cement which
binds all the parts of the building into one
common mass. Its symbolic use is to spread
the cement Of affection and kindness, which