The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1892-09-09

Silver Coins Of A. ID. 1892.
Nickel Coin Of A. d. 1888.
fractional paper currency OF 1862.
Charter of the City OF Mllbank.
4 One copy Masonic Tidings.
4 One copy Iowa Masonry.
One copy Mllbank HERALD-ADvANcE
One copy Grant County Review.
The grand master then directed the
grand treasurer to deposit the memorials
which were in small copper box, at the
same time saying, MAY the Grand Ar
chitect of the Universe, in His infinite
wisdom, grant that ages upon ages shall
pass away ere it again be seen by hu-
man eyes," To which the brethren re-
sponded, so mote it BE-"
The grand master presented the square,
representing the square of virtue, to the
deputy grand master, and directed him
TO apply it to that portion OF the stone
that needed to be approved. That officer
did as directed, and reported that he
found the stone to be square, aud that
the craftsmen had performed their duty.
The level, representing equality, was
presented to the senior grand warden,
who was directed to apply it to the stone,
and he performed the duty, announcing
| that the stone was level.
| The plumb, representing rectitude OF
/ life, was presented to the junior warden
with directions to use it, and upon SO
doing, reported that he found the stone
to be plumb.
| The grand master then announced that
the stone had been duly tested by the
ancient implements OF Freemasonry, and
he declared the stone to be Well-formed,
! true and trusty, and after covering the
stone with mortar, ordered the consecra-
tion to proceed. The deputy grand mas
ter advanced, and with cup Of wheat
sprinkled the gram on the stone and
said This corn distribute as q SYM
bol Of goodness and plenty. May the
blessings Of bounteous heaven be show
cred upon us, and upon all like patriotic
and benevolent undertakings, and in
spire the hearts of the people with vir-
tue, wisdom and gratitude
The senior warden with cup Of wine
performed a like ceremony saying: "This
wine | pour as a symbol of gladness.
May the Great Ruler of the Universe
bless and prosper our national, state and
city governments, preserve the union Of
states, and may Freemasonry be bond
OF friendship and brotherly love that
shall endure through all time"
The JUNIOR warden with vessel Of oil
poured the same upon the stone saying:
This oil | pour as symbol OF peace.
May its blessings abide with US continu-
ally, and may the Grand Master of heav-
en- and earth shelter and protect the
widow and orphan, shield and defead
them from all trials and vlcissitudes, and
SO bestow bis mercy upon the bereaved,
the afflicted and the sorrowlng that they
may know sorrow and trouble no more"
After This the grand master made the
following invocation: May the All-boun-
teous Author of Nature bless the inhab-
tants of this place with an abundance
of the necessaries, cOnvienences and
comforts Of life; assist in the erection
and completion Of this building; protect
the workmen against every accident;
long preserve the structure from decay;
and grant to us oil a supply Of the corn
Of nourishment, the wine Of refreshment
and the oil OF JOY.
The brethren, led by the grand mar
shal, then gave the grand honors of the
craft, when the grand master presented
the working tools 10 the superintendent
OF the building, Wm. Cleveland. say
ing: Having thus as Grand Master Of
Masons laid the corner stone of this
structure, now deliver these implements
Of your profession into your hands, in
trusting you with the superintendent
and direction of the work.
The grand master then delivered q
short address, stating that I'VE are
lawful Masons, true and faithful to the
laws OF our country, and engaged by
solemn obligation, to fear God. the Great
Architect Of the universe" While having
secrets concealed from the eyes Of all
men they are secrets that are lawful and
honorable, and not repugnant to the laws
Of God or man. They were intrusted in
peace and honor TO the Masons of ancient
times, and having been faithfully trans.
nilted to US it is our duty to convey to
them unimpaired to the latest posterity
Unless our craft were good and our call.