St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-17

and imposing in appearance, ranking with
the first OF its class in the Union, remember it
is but the harbinger of greater accomplish
ments and achievement. And when this
structure shall have been completed and &C
cepted by the county and city, as will GER
tainly be done in due course of time, may the
purpose for which ii is intended ever be
held as most sacret trust. May It become
something more than a vast impos-
ing edifce; something more than
grand monument representing the energy
and thrift of this great. prosperous city.
May il become. in fact as well as in name,
temple of justice. May the Goddess of Just
ice never be blind. May the scales of Justice
ever be equally balanced: equal privileges,
equal rights, equal justice to all. rich and
poor alike.
Gentlemen of the legal profession: You
are engaged in the pursuit of one of the
most enobling of all the professions. There
is scarcely any more sacred or higher calling
i'll life In its ranks should be found none
but honorable men. You are the guardians
and and custodans of the Legal legal rights
You are trusted implicitly and as the
law is said 10 be a jealous mistress, on
the same principal guard and maintain the
interests entrusted TO your keeping with
sacred honor.
To-day the freedom of the city is extended
to you all, and more especially upon the
stranger within our gates is this favor be-
slowed. A hearty greeting and welcome to
you all.
ITO the men who have labored so faith.
fully and diligently in this great undertak-
ing, | return TO you the thanks of grateful
people In generations yet to come will oft
be repeated, Our fathers builded better than
they knew "
L. d. Bovnton the grand chaplain invoked
the blessing of the Supreme Power upon the
work. The grand secretary was then asked
if records of this age had been placed in
cavity of the stone. He replied in form and
road metallic XVa dpnnSitn6
on the wan. The trowel was presented TO
the grand master. Before spreading the
cement he repeated:
TO us the trowel, which is operative in
Masonry, is used to spread the cement which
binds all parts of the building into one COM
mon mass Its symbolic use is to spread the
cement of affection and kindness which
unites all the members of the Masonic family
wheresoever dispersed throughout the globe.
into one comp partnership OF brotherly love ="
IL like manner square, the plumb and the
level were consigned TO him. The last three
were handed TO the deputy grand master,
the grand senior warden and the grand
Junior warden, respectively. After a col
loquy or to the symbolical significance of
each tool, the stone was tested by each Of
fcer and pronounced square, level and
plumb. The stone had been lowered over
the casket. After its being tested the grand
master declared:
This corner stone has been tested by the
proper implements of Masonry. l find the
craftsmen have skillfully and faithfully done
their duty, and do declare the stone to be
well formed and trusty, truly laid and cor
rcctly proved, according 10 the rules of our
ancient craft May the building be con-
Quoted and completed amid the blessings Of
plenty, health and peace. Amen.
Corn, wine and oil were throW2 upon the
stone, each symbol being explained Burn
ing tapers were placed upon it. The Masonic
quartette sang the anthem and the grand mas
ter prayed for the preservation of the build
ing. Fred KEGS. the architect blushing mod
esuy, was presented, and was addressed by
the grand master thus:
worthy sir, having thus, as grand master
of MasOns laid this corner stone. | surrender
the implements of operative masonry into
your hands with the fullest confidence that
by your skill and tact, aided by
faithful craftsmen. a fabric will
arise which will add new luster to
our city and state. May there be no envy,
discord or confusion among the workmen.
May the important duties confided to you be
performed not only TO the satisfaction of
those who have intrusted you with their ful
tllment, but in such manner as shall secure
the appreciation OF your own conscience and
rebound TO the honor or our county and
state"
The grand marshal pronounced the corner
stone laid lin the name Of the most worship
full Grand Lodge of the State of Minnesota,
according to the ancient craft, by the Grand
Master of Masons." The quartette again
sang and the orator was introduced.