The San Francisco call., 1898-10-13

three times and sprinkled the oil upon | the emblem, saying:
 In the name of the whole fraternity, I i do solemnly dedicate this home to uni VerSal benevolence.
 Public grand honors were then given 1 three times.
 The grand chaplain then advanced
 and made the following invocation:
 And may the Lord, the giver of every
 good and perfect gift, bless the brethren
 here assembled in all their lawful under l takings, and grant to every one of them | in needful supply the corn of nourish hment, | the wine of refreShment and the oil of joy. Amen.
 ''So mote 1t bel" came the response.
 The grand marshal then made the
 following proclamation:
 By order of the most worshipful grand
 master, I do hereby proclaim that the | been dedicated to the purposes of Free
 masonry in due and ancient form. All 1 govern themselves accordingly.
 Rev. Dr. Voorsanger, orator of the day, was then introduced and gave
 resume of the work attached to and | the history of the erection of the home.
 In the course of his address he said: l All great results have been a struggle,
 at most times against the consent of the
 majority, for the world. usually indis- | posed to listen to progressive ideas. will | turn it's face to the suggestion that, as | time goes on, the condition of man might 1 improve. And our noble structure, which
 we consecrate to-day amid the benisons
 rule, but in this that we may well marvel 1 that its erection was but the result of six
 years of labor. That was owing, most
 worshipful grand master, to the splendid | disposition of the craft, to the magnth- | cent ability of that noble host of women | nOhl6 | of our order. That was owing to the high
 motives which every Mason places before
 mandates of his craft not only in obedi- | ence to those who command him but with
 willing sacrifice, because the constitution
 which he obeys teaches him naught but 1 good. It is a testimony to Masonic char l fly that stands here for all time. It is an l eloquent expression that the tents of the ] great fraternity which we delight to l honor are deeply rooted in this far West l ern soil, and, as 1t stands, 1t is even 1 promise that. while time shall abide, Ma | sonry In California shall ever strive up-
 ward and forward in order that 1t may
 mission intrusted it by the Grand Master | above Is a mission of love, mission of | peace, mission of humanity, mission 1 to extend the hand of fraternity unto all l of Gods children, unto all who | confess themselves by his name, unto l all who themselves are fmbued with the ! love of God which shines in the heart of l man.
 l Rev. Dr. Voorsanger next told of the
 struggles made to establish the home in l the past-efforts which were after
 many periods of doubt and depression.
 crowned with glorious success. He paid ] a glowing tribute to Mrs. Frank Pierce , and Mrs. Dr. Edna Field as the organ ! izers of "the wonanhood of Masonry 1 in it's great work at the Masonic Fair"
 In the course of his remarks Rev. MT. 1 Voorsanger paid this tribute to Charles | l.. Patton:
 Two years ago this very day we laid | the cornerstone of this noble structure
 bi6b amid the donbtads st l But for entire twelve months noth- l ing could be done beyond laying the foun- l dation, there being no funds to prosecute ] the work to conclusion. The able and in | itative Brother Patton at last years ses- l sion, in asking the Grand Lodge for a 1 building was. completed was in reality the | beginning of the end. l desire to state
 here that Brother Charles L. Patton's
 stubborn perseverance, his able manage
 mant of difficult questions, his very re-
 markabIe courage In facing difficulties, 1 have. to my mind, been the main source
 months, and 1t is to him in the first place | that the Grand Lodge owes thanks for the successful completion of the work we | consecrate to-day, as well as for the fu- 1 ture possibilities with which this home is | endowed. This grant of $20, 900 enabled the | board to make the necessary contracts
 
 main building.
 The speaker closed his address in the following languaoe:
 And so we stand here to-day, most
 worshipful grand master and breth- ren with the work of organization | its doors open and awaiting the call of those who will need its protecting care. It Is meet indeed that before entering upon the second stage or the work, that is the practical care and maintenance of our wards being a great and important undertaking, we should first invoke the blessing of him without whose aid no work can prosper, for be 1t understood and let there be no doubt about it, we are but at the beginning of the second chap ter We have written up glorious in dication of a more glorious work, and it's success or failure will depend entirely
 upon us. Shall we build upon these noble nuent traditions here established from the noble precedent here witnessed or shall we fail back upon laurels easily won and contemplate the joy of success that was won by the workers who were en-
 gagged in 1t? Brethren, the board of trustees is still ready to go on with the
 prise to your loving care. May you so deal with 1t as you will be dealt with, and may the finest sentiments or Ma sorry obtain full swing within these boiia consecrated to Faith and Hope and Charity.
 As pr. Voorsanger stepped back the applause which had punctuated his re- marks was redoubled and the grand chaplain closed the ceremonies With tne henediction The crowds spread through the building and over the grounds, and after inspecting the place to their satisfaction wended their way back to the waiting trains, and in eacn heart throbbed the benison, The Will of God is accomplished. So mote 1t be-