Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-05-11


tration OF Theodore Roosevelt, Presi-
dent of the United States.
Leslie NJ shaw, secretary of the United
States treasury and James Knox
Taylor, supervising architect
Copy of Pierre Daily Dakotan; G. b.
Billnghurst
Price list Of publications Of the State
Publishing Co.:C b Bilmghurst
Two capieS of the Pierre Weekly
Free Press q Dewel
Silk flag of the United States; by
Mrs G + Cramer
Pierre capital campaign button of
1904: by Earnest Goodner
Looking backward. Pierre the Future
Great, copy of the Pierre Rnstler, and
business card of Charles /. Hyde.
Cards of Edward = Earr, and Mrs.
Mary Noyes Farr
iome-Serkers and Investors Guide,
illustrated, issued by sherman Chase
Realty Co., Pierre, 1905
One box Sctty Phillips cigars; by
George Fay.
Copper plate inscribed, May 10, 1905
Binder & Borst Inc.
The grand treasurer deposited in the
cavity prepared for the purpose the
box containing the articles. The cor
ner stone was lowered into itsplace, dur
ing which ceremony music was rendered
by the band.
The architect presented the work
ing tools to the grand MASTER who
handed the square to the deputy grand
master, the level to the senior grand
warden, and the plumb to the junior
grand warden, when the grand master
addressed the grand officers as follows:
Grand Master-R. w. Deputy Grand
Master, what is the proper jewel of your
office?
| Deputy Grand Master-The square.
| q. M.-What are its moral and Ma
sonic uses?
| d. q. Mo square our actions by
| the square of virtue and prove our
work.
q. M-AppIy the implement of your
office to that portion Of the foundation
stone that needs to be proved, and make
report.
The deputy applied the square to the
stone and said:
d. &. M,-Most Worshipful, l find
the stone to be square. The craftsmen
have performed their duty.
G. Mr.. W. Senior Grand Warden,
what is the jewel Of your office?
Senior Grand Wardeu-The level.
g. M.-What is its Masonic use?
5. G. W.-Morally, it reminds us OF
equality, and its use is to lay horizontals
G. M-Apply the implement of your
office to the foundation stone, and make
report
This is done.
$. g. W. Most Worshipful, find the
stone to be level The craftsmen have
performed their duty.
G.. Mr.. W. Junior Grand Warden
what is the proper jewel OF your office
Junior Grand Warden The Plumb
G. M.-What is it's Masonic use?
J. G. Morally it teaches recti
tude of conduct, and we use it 10 try
perpendiculars.
G. NJ. Apply the implement Of YOU
office to the several edges of the found
alton stone, and make report.
This is complied with.
JIG. W.-Most Worshipful, | find the
stone is plumb The craftsmen have
performed their duty.
q. M.-This corner stone has beef
d tested by the proper implements o
Masonry. | find that the craftsmen
have skillfully performed their duty
and | do declare the stone to be wei
formed, true and trusty, and corlectl
: LAID, according to the rules of our All
cent craft.
Let the elements of conservation nov
be presented.
) The deputy grand master came fol
/ ward with vessel of corn, and, scat
tered it Oh the stone saying:
| scatter this corn as all emblem O
plenty. May the blessings of bounte
, Gus heaven be showered upon us an
upon all like patriotic and benevoIen
!, undertakings, and inspire the hearts Q
the people with Tirtue, wisdom an
. gratitude.
5 Response: SO mote it be-
3 The senior grand warden came fol-
: ward with vessel OF wine, and poure
it upon the stone, saying:
c | pour this wine as an emblem of 10
and gladness. May the great ruler c
c the universe bless and prosper our M
tional, state and city government, PRE-
(: serve the union of the states, and ma
it be a bond OF friendship and brotherl
e love that shall endure through all tim
Response: So mote 1T be.
e The junior grand warden then cam