The herald., 1893-10-23

lay the cornerstone of building not to
be dedicated to mans gain, but TO his
moral, physical and mental develop
ment. Nothing greater can be done for
our posterity than the development ol
ita physical greatness.
"We are told that man is imaged
after the image of the divine being.
What an appropriate occasion this is,
then, TO meet here on this day and ded-
icate building which has ae its aim
the development OF all that lie good.
May the builders and those who con-
troll its administration be strong, noble
men in love and character. As the
years 20 by let US study deeper the les
sons OF the history OF our country. Let
there be every expression OF human
freedom consistent with republican
form of government. Let Va esteem and
reverence the originators OF the order in
the iatherland, and when the building
is erected let it be hallowed by all. Ali
honor due to the little band OF German
Americans who in the early days OF Los
Angeles established the order amongst
u.s."
LAYING OF THE STONE.
A committee consisting of President
Kuhrts, J. P. Krempel, L. Winter, H..
Barhing, O. j. Kubach. @. Leonard and
August Dorsch, then proceeded to lay
the corner stone.
The contractor of the edifice, Mr..
Kubach, presented President Kuhrts
with the trowell in few appropriate re-
marke. President Kuhrts responded by
saying:
"May this building be monument
and the pride of every German in this
city and to those who come after u.s."
The rites were carried out according
to the custom OF the society.
WHAT THE BOX CONTAINS.
The iron box placed in the corner
stone contains the following: List of
members OF Pentalpha lodge No. 202,
Southern California lodge No. 278,
lodges of F. and 4. Masons, A. and A..
Scotch Rite of Free Masonry; list OF
members and the constitution and by
laws of the 1urn Verein society, list OF
officers of the day, copy of the Sunday
HERALD, copy of the Times and Sunday
World, list of the Hermann Sons,
shekel by M. Polaski, business card Of
j. Kuhrta OF 1864, copy of Sud Cali
former, souvenir by Maier & Zobelien,
programme of the ceremonies. rules and
regulations of the FIRE department. copy
OF Southern California Practitioner by
DIR. Knrtz. book on Santa Monica-by-
the.Sea by DIR. Rogers.
The following persons contributed
various articles and coins: Schroeder
Morecnurtz, j.. p. Kremble, John Han
Berlz, Oderman Bros, Trieda Hellman,
oll lxxk AHA1R
THE ELEMENTS INTERFERE. =
The light showers of rain had in
creased, and it was found necessary to
discontinue the programme. According
ly President Kuhrts announced that
Judge Gottechalk, who was to deliver
the grafton, would address the assem-
blage at the hall in the evening. Then
the small crowd who had bravely stood
the elements to the last, quietly DIS
persed.
THE EVENINGS FESTIVITIES.
The exercises were continued in the
evening at the old Turner's hall, where
grand ball concluded the festivities.
1t was with regret that the announce
ment was made that the oration of
Judge Gottschalk would De postponed
until the opening of the new building.
The hall was crowded with merry
dancers and enthusiastic spectators, and
the festivities were carried far into the
night.
THE NEW HALL.
The new building has frontage of II
feet and is 16S feet deep, containing
basement and three stories.
The basement will be occupied by the
gymnasium, which ia 65x95 feet and is
30 feet high, with all modern improve
ments.
The frst floor will contain storee.
The second will contain the banquet
hall. which will be 26x60 feet; the Ia
dies and gentlemen's parlor, refresh
ment room and dancing hall, 64x86 feet.
and is 80 feet high. 1t will be laid
with hardwood maple flooring, and will
contain large stage and fine scenery.
The third story will be occupied by
billiard, card, club and reading rooms.
The front of the first Goor will be Of
Sespe eand stone, while Arizona sand
etone will face the two upper stories.
The building will be lighted through
out by electricity. John r. Kremble is
the architect for the building, and it is
q handsome specimen of the ability OF
the gentleman.