The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-10-15
OLD POsToFFICE Room, Ravenna.
THE CORNER STONE LAID !:
A Red Letter Day for the
UniVersalists,
FULLY 1900 PEOPLE WITNESS
THE SOLEMN CEREMONIES.

The Corner Stone of the new Universalist
Church edifce was laid last Saturday, in accord
ance with previous announcement. At an early
hour visitors began to arrive. but the heavy
storm clouds that continually threatened rain,
deferred many from attending, and the assem-
biage was smaller than had been hoped for. Nc
one can control the elements. however and con-
sldering the menacing appearance of the eavens
a remarkably largo number were present. 1t
being the second time in the history of Portage
County that the Masonic fraternity have con-
Quoted such ceremony, it afforded to many a
privilege for which they were willing to make
considerable sacrifice of personal comfort.
Shortly before 2 O'Clock, the hour appointed
for commencing the service, the procession
formed at the foot of the stairway leading to the
Ravenna Lodge. and marched west on Main St.,
to Meridian. thence south to Oak, east to Chest
nut and north to the church site corner of
Chestnut and Spruce streets. The Eighth Regi
ment Band, of Akron, numbering "a pieces, was
placed at the front, followed by the Grand Officers
and the various Lodges from abroad, including
Garrettsville. No. GAG. Rockton, No. SIG, Kent:
Charity, No. $50. Palmyra Mantua, No. 5s3, F, &
A. NJ, and Unity. No. II. F. & A. M, and Tyrian
Chapter. No. 81, R. A. NJ. of Ravenna, and the
Grand Officers. as follows: Leander Burdick,
M. W. G. M; 0. P. Sperra, R. w. Dep. G. NJ; E.
M Waller. R. W. Sen. G. w.. A. S. Cole. R. W.
Jun. e. W.; W. S. Krake, R. W. Grand Treas;
E. Twitt. R. W. Grand Sec.; Rev. Andrew Will
son. r. W. Grand Chaplain &C. If. Clapp. R. W.
Grand Orator; D. C. Goldman, R. W. Grand
Marshall E L. Murfey, R. W .Sr. Grand Deacon;
A. D. Knapp. R. W. Jr. Grand Deacon Geo. E.
Garfield. R. w. Grand Steward; Merrill, R. W.
Grand Steward; C. H. Laubert. Grand Tyler;
Acting Past Grand Masters F. J. Crane, J. J.
Richardson. M. III. Carter, Gideon Seymour -
Musser, - Ryder. Rob't Lindsay Grand Archi-
tect 5. +. Jennings. It was splendid looking
column. and as the marching members of the
ancient Craft advanced in precise step with the
music the sight was grandly suggestive of the
unity of heart and mind which has held this or
ganization throughout the centuries. Arriving
at the objective point. the lines opened right and
left. and uncovered, while the Most Worshipful
Grand Master of Ohio. Leander Burdick. of To-e
ledo, and his officers passed through the lines to
the platform at the northwest corner of the
building site, the rest of the brethren surround
ing. forming hollow square inside the circle of
spectators. The Grand Master was seated in
front of the center of the platform. facing to the
west. surrounded by his officers. Upon a table
before him were deposited by the several bearers,
| the Holy Writings. the Golden Vessel of Corn,
| the Silver Vessels containing Wine and Oil. the
Great Lights and the working tools. All being
| properly arranged, the band rendered appropri-
| ate music. followed by prayer by the Right Wor-
shlpful Grand Chaplain. The double Masonic
| Male Quartet, of Garrettsyille then sang Let
Ihere be Light" The singing by these gentle
| men Was fine feature of the services and thu
| Society and brethren were fortunate in securing
| them. Acting Past Grand Master NJ H. Carter
presented the Grand Master with a trowel, and
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Aid Society and Women's Alliance. and officers
: taco conntv Rovenno to1r,sb;r 80 III. off
cials copy of the Universalst," dated Oct, Ii
1890. and of each paper published in Portage Co.
list of Fraternal Associations of Ravenna; lis
of officers of Grand Lodge. F. & A. M. of Ohio
photograph of M. W. Grand Master of Ohio, lis
of officers and members of Unity Lodge No, Il
F. & A. M, and Tyrian Chapter, No, 81 R. Am
Rayenna, O., GarrettsviIIe, PALMYRA. Mantua
r and Kent lodges. The casket was then deposite
. in the cavity, while the Quartet rendered anotbe
r selection.
: The Grand Master then presented the workin