Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-25


The Master then says:
BROTHERS Senior and Junior wv.
& foundation" "i'1 me 70
The Marshal presents tba ,J.
:" Mork1ng tools, the Square. Level PIN,
ana Trowel, with the following nbs., ur
tons: ing opsefF
/ may. .Worsshipful, the necessary arrane.
nnents having been made for LAWN 3
ooihtr stone of this building. I presa,
y IT, we Square. Level, Plumb ~
..uWei those useful implements of ~
= oaate by which you will be able 70 -.
certain that the materials ha,,., - - d.
properly prepared. and tho. cor,a, -, oee
and rusty i"'ihed, tru
ne Master distributes the wor,s;n,
eoois successfully; the Level IN ~, S en-
: Tor Warden. The Plutnh 70 ~ ny oeu
Square 'iie iEoWel ant
1lhe Master. with the Trowe1 an,
W ar,,en STANDS at the east, the Senio,
ana the Junior Warden. VIII
.rllo' al the south side of tba stonaI
,,,,a ne slaster directs the Marshal ~
some. :" lower the cap
Ihls is done by three motions. 1,;,...
'Merlns the stone u few inches an,
| oppihs. While the grand honors 80
i,,nt second. lowering again a few
,rhirI , 1 repeatinE the grand honors
! ihiru. lowering it to its Ilnca ,nd ~ o
| peatlng the grand honors ! ''" re-
~, nv o!htit'S return to their STATION,
Niece: "'' appropriate
.... (Tune-America.) ...#
rather Of love and might ...
'oeha lorth Thy holy light
= IN us TO shine;
BE Thou our Soyar,;,,,
ana ana may Thy Holy Word
t5e TO US shield and sword.
Master Divine.
S"und in one brotherhood
|"lHNs one common blood I IT..
Children of Thin: ."
Fll us with kindiness
rroihpt to relieve distress
w earring Thy true impress
Master Divine .". ....
hands TODAY !:
l ms corner stone we Law. ~ !
win Corn, Oil Wine.
5 t7t 90 Thou build up one
" =. ronght in the living stone Il
= OUT dr true hearts alone. a is
Master Divine |
Inc Master then saws IL
x.,, ol,isI senior Warden, What is the
sonic uses? n
Senior Warden: Morally, 1T is an en-
,lem of equality. and its use is to prove
Master: Apply it to that portion of the /
stone which needs to be proved ana 4:
make due report. - ~ rs. q
The Senior Warden applies the Lever,
and says:
:Worshipful. find the stone to be
level: the craftsmen have performed ]
their duty.
Master: Brother Junior Warden, what
is the jewel of your office?
Junior Warden: The Plumb.
Master: What are its moral and Ma
sonic uses?
to try perpendiculars.
Master: Apply it to the several edges
of the stone and make due report
The Junior Warden applies the
Plumb. and says: ..
Worshpful, l find the stone to be
plumb: the craftsmen have performed
their duty
Master: Brother Senior Warden, what
is the jewel of my office?
Senior Warden: The Square. .0..-
Master: What are it's moral and Ma
sonic uses? ....I 1.-
Senior Warden: To square our actions
| by the square of virtue and to prove
| our work.
Master: I will apply it to that portion
OF the Stone which needs to be APPROX
| ed. ..
The Master applies the square, and
says:
II find the stone to be square: the
| craftsmen have performed their duty.
Master: Brother Marshal, you Will ex-
anime the foundation stone and see II
it is we'll and truly laid and report to
me. ..-.-.
Marshal: Worshpful I have examin-
ed the foundation stone and find it true
and trusty, and duly laid. May this fra
ternal undertaking be prosecuted by
the craftsmen to completion ACCORDING
to the grand plan, and in Peace, Love
and Harmony .#
The Master then says: ..l.
This corner stone has been duly test
ed by the ancient implements OF Free
masonry. testify that the craftsmen
have skillfuily and faithfully perform,
cd their duty and I declare this corner
stone to be well formed, true ane
trusty, and accurately laid according t.
the principles OF our art.
The Master spreads mortar freel.
over the sides and top OF the stone. re
turns TO his station. and says:
The ceremonies of conservation vii
e now proceed
i Master: Brethren. will descend an
If pour upon the stone the Corn of Nou
rishment.
n The Master comes forward with tn
Re vessel of Corn and pouring it on IN
stone. says:
N .'This Corn I distribute as a symb'
rs lof Goodness and Plenty. May the bless
le II ngs Of bounteous Heaven he shewere
r. upon us AMI upon all like a'rotlc VI
IN dertakings. and inspire the hearts {
sit the people with virtue. wisdom an
gratitude. Amen a.
aa Responsible mote 1t be.
i'll Hymn a ..M
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(Tune-H ebron.)
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zee When once Of ola In Israel
.ce Our early brethren wrought with to
Jehovah's blessings on them fell
is In showers of Corn and Wine and {