The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-24
THE DEDICATION.

AT the conclusion of the invocation
b grand master, using the corn, oil
and wine, formally dedicated the tenn
pie to Freemasonry virtue and benev-
olence.
The ceremony was concluded with
the rendering Of the Doxology, after
which the grand lodge and master ma
sons marched back to St Johns hall.
where a brief session of the lodge was
held.
MASONIS LODGES REPRESENTED.
1t is Of interest TO note that the fol-
lowing lodges O. this and other states
were represented yesterday during the
Masonic dedication exercises:
St Johns No. !, Wilmington.
Wilmington No. 319. Wilmington.
Orient No. SS5. Wilmington.
Phsyagosas No. 24s. Southport.
William G. Hill No. 21s. Raleigh.
Ashpole No. 335, Ashepole.
Lafayette No. So. Jacksonville.
Mocksville No. 134. Mocksville.
Warren No. 1o1. Kenansville.
King Solomon No. 13S, Burgaw.
Hiram No. 40, Raleigh.
Oriental No 80, Chicago, Ill.
Union No. Z. Arkansas.
Compass No. 324, Louisville, Ky.
Seaside No. 426, Swansboro, n. G.
Rehoboth No. 279. Teachy's.
N4i- W. foJ, 1Qll, y.
A BEAUTIFUL SCENE AND MERRY
TIME LAST NIGHT.
After the dedication ceremonies there
was no interruption in the progress of
the fair until midnight. AS the evening
approached there was a constant in
crease in the attendance, so that by S
O'Clock n spacious hall, the supper
room above. Commandery hall, art
gallery and in fact all the apartments
to which access could be had were lit
orally packed with people. AT all the
booths and throughout the fair apart
ments h greatest activity prevailed
among the young ladies and others
who are engaged in the work of selling
an endless variety of articles and
chances at many valuable prizes which
are TO be awarded at intervals during
the fair.
BIG CASH RECEIPTS LAST NIGHT.
1t is gratifying to note, too, that
the cash receipts from the fair last
night were more than so per cent.
greater than on Monday. For example
the country store booth alone took in
s13S.OO last night. representing Is, 300
sales, and all the other booths attain
ed equally as creditable results.
NOTES GATHERED ABOUT THE
FAIR.
Since the organization Of the Will
mington lodge booth committee of
ladies the Craftsmanship has been
transferred from Mrs. r. C.. Cantwell
to Mrs. Frank l.. Higgins, it being
impossible for Mrs. Cantwell to serve.
The beautiful n admirably managed
booth reflects the highest credit upon
Mrs. Higgins and the entire commit
tee.
In st. Johns booth is a relic of great
interest and value on exhibition. 1t is
a Masonic apron $50 years old, having
been worn by Phillip Thomas as a third
degree Mason in Isle of Wight county,
Virginia, as far back as 1745. 1t de-
cended to his son. Colonel Josiah
Thomas, deceased, who was the father
Of Mrs. A. G.. Hawkins, Mr.. L. p.
Thomas and Miss 1. K. Thomas, all of
this city.
On Monday night Mrs. Albert Gore,
in the matter Of investments in the
country store feature Of the fair, pur-
chased G ticket for 10 cents and drew
a barrel of flour.
AT the candy booth there is quite a
handsome variety of souvinir china on
each piece of which is a picture OF
either the Masonic Temple or the Will
mington Light Infantry armory. The
china is finding ready sale.
One of the tickets to be sold in the
country store tonight will draw a par
rel of fine syrup.