New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
ANOTHER CORNERSTONE LAID.
cHu.DEEN's MEMORIAL BuILDING-ADDITIoN TO
THE HOME.

THE HOME.
The cornerstone Of the Memorial Building for
Chiidren at the Masonic Home Utica was laid with
Impressive ceremonies The new Building Is stu
ated just southwest o. the main structure. 1t Is
OF brick. three stories and basement. and is iox6
feet the ground. The architect who prepared
the plans. and under whose supervision the struc
ture Is being erected is Joseph H. Little OF New
York. There were present and taking part in the
ceremony the Grand Master. John Stewart; Rufus
7. Riggs Acting Deputy Grand Master; Fred p
Morris. Acting Grand Senior Warden; John H.
Visscher, Acting Junior Grand Warden W. j. Nc
Donald. Grand Treasurer: z J. Mulligan. Acting
Grand Secretary Henry B. Pruser. Grand Marshal
VI. W. john ". Nroorsan, Acting Grand Chaplain:
r. W. ". 5. Thomson Grand Standard Bearer
Claude 7. Boyle. Grand Sword Bearer; Robert
Rocker. Christian c. Gerhardt Noble F. Martin
Grand Stewards: Charles ". Meade and Rufus 7
GrfCgs, Commissioners OF Appeals: Or. Edward c.
Titus. Master OF Albion Lodge; l. " Southworth.
Master of Paxton Lodge; Emanuel Loewenstein
Grand Librarian: Andrew Ferguson. Grand Tiler;
George Adams. District Deputy Grand Master. Six
teenth District: d. J. Abrams. District Deputy
Grand Master. Seventeenth District: Trustees.
George Hayes who Is the only still in Office OF
those who were trustees when the home built
AMI il therefore known rs the Dean OF the Board;
James g. ellie. Charles H. Wickv ire. Byron J
strcush. Iolerlck Campbell Thomas Moore.
on the stone X this inscription: 'Ths stone was
laid by the Grand Lodge OF Free and Accepted
Masons Of the State Of New-York June g. \. L.
.s9i y. D 1875. John Stewart being Grand Mas
ter"
The brethren assembled in the building the IN
mates Of the home and many OF the LEGAL Masors
being present in regala. The children o.; the home
also present. Proclamation was made By tho
Grand Marshal. Grand Master Stewart said: we
have assembled to-day. when early summer pre-
sents her most attractive charms perform a duty
which appeals to our aoblest Instincts Meath the
blue skies. surrounded by all that IL bright and
cheerful Nature indeed seems glad, fer
10 lay cornerstone upon which il 70 be erected
a building where these little children. who thus
in the summer period OF their youth arc bereft OF
educated forth IN the struggle OF lie equipped
.r Ir none oar snnre ana aI ,,r He P
generosity OF the great fraternity. Already has
their lives. can here enl their days in peace 1t
is. therefore, eminenty fitting that the young
should be provided for according 20 their peculiar
breast Of every Mason. for IT u With feelings OF
pride that We assemble to perform this ceremony
20 beautiful snd 50 appropriate. our hrs, plain
duty is to invoke the aid OF Almighty God"
Prayer was Offered by the Ion. John ". Nroomal,
Actins Grand chaplain Among other things he
'.ren "a come 10 mo. c; the choicest blessing
on ihis enierpriSs, II W. beins weak fraii. errng
much more dost Ihou love all B.ess the great fra
ternity We cnIeavcr 10 represent Bless the teach
bceT we ' [g day Nay y o' oT h a
ceremonies on the morrow. let Thy special blessing
fuiness, devoted to the love Of God ara common
children Of the srra. blesfei Father.'
Tho ceremony Of laying he cornerstone then pro
officers taking part Tho children sang an ode. be.
ing d by a cornst The Grand Secretary read list
OF the contents Of ;he box. when the names
and photograrhs OF the grand officers and OF the
past grand officer. and copies Of tho Utica daily
Miss Ethel Stokes. one OF the llttle girls Of the
home. prcfented The Grand Master a silver trowel
be -. Ia NJ
Worshlpfui Grand Master: The pleasing duty has
them ds n hall anS aa yR on GA ms
rowe. 70 be- used IN laying he eyrneratone o. The
nifty Of whom you are the chief IL Is - rs privilege
70 be allowed 10 participate In the ceremonies OF
this occasion and gratIhcet.on that through US
You receive the !mpemen; 10 he usei in placing the
chief stone of the corner.
caily rtting that YOU should have this honor and
your kindly consideration for the welfare OF the chill
pleasure Us the children Of the Masonic Home Of
this little company OF children. beautiful and happy
az they look now, who can hope 10 go through lie |
WfSer Sickness nay fads e5d World may ir5wn
but amid ali memory viii bring zach one back to
reprovlng word is more in sorrow than in anger.
May this hitle Ine,n-nto be a pleasant rernein-
this Home bear you and the great brotherhood you
represent. In grateful ackno"is dgneni permit NE
The trowel Is Of silver and bears on one SIDE an
o 81 'g Home and lhe nam @ Of Of the e
Grant Master Stewart said: Il accept this beautl-
full gif. from the Bcafd Of Trustees. which Is en-
nanccd by being presented by one OF the orphans.
.nd sweet token from The little children to the
The square level and plumb were then applied to
the stone ami the officers reported that the crafts
men had done their duty. The s,one was then pat
n position and the Children sang ano;her apiropr-
Iranl Warden and Junior Grand Warden then
poured corn wine and OIL on the building symoo.iz-
r. W James p. ellie. president o, the Board OF
he second day q May. 1921, IN striking contrast 70
MIN r-otlS anyious that they might witness the
-araie and the Interesting ceremonies that woulf !
~ down Sy 'I t1elr moisture 1000 Mssons marched
through mud and mire that they might participate
you'd mark the besinning Of an epoch that would
HuInne the pages OF Masonic history in this juris-
Master. then laid ,he cornerstone OF the building
hat stands to the Eas.; You VIII also remember
rh. cA had been hidden before burst forth in all It's
,eauty. omen that God would bless our iaudabie
Varmes; hopes and wishes The building designed
ARTS Of this grand jurisdiction The trustees have
ceded our assistance til only this morning We
competed - le; a contract for an addition TO
> irnportant part. Last June an act was
reformed by the Grand Lodge which speaks
gopng that that resolution which sad We are proud
4 the work you have done as trustees. and desire
on 70 continue for life that may have the
eneGt OF your services This Board felt that that
ct imposes greater responsibility than ever before.
Knowing that every act IS watched and sometimes
rtc.sed il will DO more than l. ever before
hought Of In this institution to-day there are
" emf weight little ones. or two weeks hence
here Will be thirty-two II is great responsibility
Or the trustees Of this Jurisdiction. We know fun
-ell that God. who shone through the sun when
ne cornerstone laid. Will sustain and assist US
! each undertaking Il was my privilege few
ears ago 10 stand AZ the bier In New-York OF John
Toward PAYNE he whose beautiful poem has lighted
lc world-Home. Sweet Home Applause.) From .
nls day forth this building IL 70 be the home OF .
1ese our wards. and around !; viii be thrown all | I
ne sentiment possible. 70 that this home will pro-
.ct them from that 20 which they otherwise might
ncc,Irb As you have listened this afternoon 10
hose beautiful songs II must have touched your
carts While most o. these children have been de-
lived Of their parents God has provided FOR them .
, this Jurisdiction 5000 fathers. Sooner or later
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