Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-10-25
MASONS, HOME.

The Masonic Home of Kansas, located
at Wichita, was dedicated and formally
opened on September 10th, last, and of
which it is said to have been one of the
greatest historic events Of Masonry in that
jurisdiction-an event whose lustre time
cannot tarnish whose language is too elo-
quent for human tongue. whose fruits
can only be estimated by an eternity, and
whose praise will be chanted by the an
geic hosts. A brother privileged to be
present during the beautiful and impress
sive ceremonies of its dedication thus de-
scribes the scene, and the sensation upon
the heart of those who were present: we
stood in the presence of nobler self,
nobler Masonry practical Masonry. and
as we looked over that audience Of 5000
men and women, while the Grand Mas
ter. with uplifted hands, proclaimed, I
do now solemnly and forever consecrate
the building to the benevolent uses for
which it is ordained: the relief of the aged
and infirm brother, the protection of the
widow and the support and education of
the orphan. Amen. the true spirit OF Ma
sorry touched every heart, shone from
every eye; humanity became humanitar-
ian, and 'Ye have done it unto me- was
the divine benediction. Then, when at
the conclusion of the services, that vast
audience sang. Praise God from Whom
All Blessings Flow followed by Home,
Sweet Home by the High School Class.
tears flowed-not tears Of sorrow, but
those of joy-that even to the iniirm and
to the orphan a Home. Sweet Home Is
possibility. a reality Who would not, if
privileged to have been there. felt the OK
ultant song spring from his heart and lips?
Who does no glory in such Masonry that
provides home? and who is not proud Of
that noble army Of Eastern Star women.
whose deft and loving hands furnished and
provided the conveniences for life with
that home? This is Masonry"
Would it not be delightful to have n re-
occurrence of those pleasures in the juris-
diction of West Virginia, and to dedicate
a home for our aged brethren. the widow
and the orphan of our deceased brethren?
Have we not in our little Mountain state
some brethren who may have been blessed
by the Supreme Architect with wealth,
who will not RI Sc TO himself an enduring
monument by providing the required
home. and which no granite shaft were
II emblaZOned with All the J""elS ol 'di 'h'
could outshine. or live in the memory Of
the West Virginians of this, our day, or
in generations to come.
One of our noted brethren of Masonry,
and traveller returning from a visit to
the lands Of the Bible speaks of the River
Jordan as a smile of Masonry as follows:
THE famous river of Jordan runs through
many a pleasant meadow. and by many n
shady grove and howery bank and yet at
last it emptles into the Dead Sea. So with
the ancient stream of Masonry, while it
flows down the ages and winds through
the meadows Of pleasure and rests under
the shadows Of earthly riches. and flowers
of worldly delight brighten its pathway
Yet if it be not a pure stream running
through the earth with one purpose of
refreshing. cleansing and proving the
stream of knowledge to all who seek to
Stake their thirst from its life-Giving pow
er. it will. like the Jordan. terminate in
the Dead Sea. instead Of finding its ter
minus in Paradise"