The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1903-10-27
EXCELSIOR LODGE LAYS
CORNER STONE
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lay this cornerstone; trusting that
Truth may ever prevail over error; and
that its good seed, sown in our hearts,
may bring forth its peaceful fruits in
our lives. May the building here to be
erected for the incubation of Truth.
ever remain mistaken by the storms OF
time; and our beloved Order ever rest
securely upon the Rock of Ages"
AS the second stone was lowered and
the cement spread placed between, COW
ering the box, Mr.. Petre said:
I'm Benevolence and Charity I lay
this cornerstone, earnestly praying that
as 1t Is firmly fixed in this solid foun-
dalton, so may those cardinal virtues
immutably repose in our organization,
and be the constant practice of our
Order.
"As this cement binds together the
stones of the wall, so may the cement
of brotherly affection bind us together
during all the days of our lives here
below; and so may the cement of Divine
Love, in our Fathers own good time,
unite us living stones in the TEMPLE
above, the house not made with hands,
eternal in the heavens.
The choir then sang blessed be The
Tie That Binds" and after prayer by
the chaplain, Vice Grand L. Todd read
the proclamation:
by direction of the Noble Grand 1
declare this cornerstone duly laid ac-
cording to regular and ancient form:
and the building that is to rise upon it.
devoted to the principles and work of
Odd Fellowship"
Noble Grand Petrie then said:
Brethren of our Order, the duty as
signed to us has been performed. We
have begun good work, which 1t re-
mains for you to finish. Having enter
ed upon SO important an enterprise, fail
not in carrying 1t forward to success,
which I am confident you will achieve.
I trust you will here erect a Temple
worthy of being dedicated to the great
cause of Humanity, and which will re-
fleet honor upon your zeal in its be-
half"
SYMPATHY FOR JUDGE ESTEE.
Hon. w. o. Smith, who delivered the
days address, before opening expressed
the deep sympathy of the order for
Brother NJ. NJ. Estee in his illness and
asked that prayer be offered that his
life be spared. He expressed also the
sincere regret felt over Judge Estee's
inability to attend.
MR.. SMITHS ADDRESS.
Mr. Smith spoke as follows:
Among the events of life the day of
home-making stands out conspicuously
as one of great interest.
In the process of development and
growth comes the time when the build
ing of a home marks an epoch--a point
of departure.
All systems of government and organ
ization Of a permanent character. in
communities, follow in a large
measure the family idea. The home,
with it's protection, privacy and asso-
Citations is so dear that it becomes a
most important part of our lives.
THE HOME CASTLE.
A home implies an association of in
dividuals with common interests and
aspirations; spot shielded from the
public gaze, where the interests of the
family may be fostered-the castle into
which the stranger cannot come unbid-
den.
Many things which contribute to in
iividual comfort and growth are ephem-
eral in their nature, lasting but a
brief period and are used up with the
using; others are of more permanent
character. or the more abiding things
to which much thought and attention
are given is the place of abode.
In the making of such structure the
wise builder gives no greater atten-
ton to any part than to the founda-
lions, upon which the whole Is to rest |
terial Of which it is formed, it's pro-
portions and its settings, are of mo-
nent.
THE GREAT ARCHITECT.
From the earliest times reference to |
he cornerstone has been made as a
natter of significance. In the sacred |
'ecord it is related that the Creator
he great Architect and Master-builder-
n rebuking Job referred to the founda-
ion OF the earth, and asked him "Who
aid the cornerstone thereof"
Inc interest winch CenterS ABOUT tne \
aging of a cornerstone is due partly to
he permanent nature of the work. J
lives will pass, generations may come
md go, and even nations disappear
while it remains faithful at its post.
In a sense the fidelity of inanimate
objects appeals to us. Much of human
happiness and comfort depends upon
aith and confidence in the trustworthi-
ess of such materials. From the cradle
o the grave we trust in things about
is. Who knows, in the final reckoning,
he account which will be made Of the
'art which wood. iron and stone have
AIKEN?
We are here today in obedience to a
all which touches chords and awakes
esponses which may not be fully ex-
PRESSED in words. So much is fleeing
nd evanescent, that which carries into
he future and survives when our in
ividuality will not remain even as
memory, savors of Immortality.
There is special significance in this
vent to those who are of the great
in whose name and to
whose service this structure Is dedicat-
d.
The chief cornerstone of the order Is