The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
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upon today Is to be dedicated for all time as the home of that exalted broth erhood.
 The ceremonies of the day betoken a new era in the history of Mobile Pythianism. They illustrate. first of all. the perfect harmony and frater- nal accord which exists between the several local lodges. and they tell the world that. while the lodges bear diff ferent names, the individual members of all of them belong to one conge- nial band of brothers, animated by the same sacred purpose, engaged in a common mission and striving to the same exalted end.
 Furthermore, the laying of tins cor nerstone means that the Knights of Pythias of Mobile have caught the re- sistless spirit of prosperity and pro- Rress which is sweeping like q prairie fire. acros the American continent. and which has already infused with an enthusiastic hope. the national life of this great Republic. Then, too, be it said to the credit of our Pythian organizations. they have imbibed the patriotic impulse which would make l of Mobile the City Beautiful" and are determined to contribute more to such Q laudable consummation.
 Strangers and sojourners are accus- toned to judge a city and to estimate its material wealth and progress. by the character of its architecture. They see only the outer garments of the municipal venture. and then pass on to bear their story to the world. How vital. therefore, that the architectural symmetry of our structures should he such as to appeal to the artistic eye, and send casual visitors forth to tell of our marvellous development. l Clotha Cleopatra in sack cloth. and the average man would pass her by with as much disdain as did the priest and Levite the stricken wayfarer on the road to Jericho. And if the in- conceivable pulchritude of the Egyp- tian Queen could suffeP such a fate because of her incongruous habiIi- ments. surely the "Queen City of the Of" in spite of her inestimable natu- ral charms. might b0 condemned by | the same cruel code
 l Hence, 1t is a source of unusual fe- licitation, that the Pythians of Mobile are effecting here building that, dur ling the years to come of our irresist- able civic progress, will stand as Q noteworthy contribution of the topo- graphical attractiveness of the city that we love.
 Over wonder our sister order has | reared Q magnificent temple bearing the Masonic crest. Let us now lay the foundation of a fraternaj home. to be adorned with the mystic insignia Of our Pythian creed, where there shall meet, and mingle, in sweet companion snip. not alone the Pythians of Mobile. but all the loyal brotherhood from every land and cline. who bear the magic message which unlocks the por- tals of our hospitable hearts. And may this building. though mildewed with the gathering weigth of years. pro- claim to the generations yet to come that Pythianism stands, and will ever stand, for the exalted Fatherhood of God and the universal brotherhood of man.
 The copper box was placed within the stone and in this lodge documents. certificates. etc., newspapers, lists Of officers, lodge, municipal, state and national emblems, etc. Included in the emblems was past chancellor's jewel, presented by Halcyon Lodge No. 66, of Algiers. La, for this purpose. The stone had on It's face the follow ing:
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