Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-08

were first made, and as We as Masons are
| taught that we should implore the aid OF
| our Supreme Grand Master in all our lauda-
| BILE undertakings, let us attend while the
| reverend and worShipful grand chaplain
| invokes the divine blessing.
Prayer by the grand chaplain.
Music by the band or choir.
| Grand Master-Right worshipful grand
| treasurer, you will deposit in the case the
several articles as they are called by the
right worshipful grand secretary.
The grand secretary then read the list
and deposit is made by the grand treasurer
as directed, soft music. either vocal or in
| strumental, being rendered during the cere-
mony.
| The trowel is presented to the grand
master.
Grand Master-The trowel will be used in
| spreading the cement which shall unite this
| building into one common mass. Remember
| ing that we are all children of our Father
! in heaven, who loves and pties ALL may
| the trowel symbolic to us the spreading OF
| the cement of friendship and affection
which should unite the brotherhood of man
| into sacred band, among whom no con-
tention should ever exist save that noble
contention, or rather emulation, of who can
best work and best agree.
The grand master spread the cement for
the corner stone. the workmen completing
the task. When all was in readiness. the
workmen swung the stone into position and
lowered 1t by three distinct motions to it's
proper place at the corner of the founda
ton, the band meanwhile playing soft mu-
sic.
Office of the Architect
Architect Waddy T. Wood then presented
the square. level and plumb to the grand
master, and said:
Most worshpfu the necessary prep
arations having been made for laying
the foundation stone of this edifce, [
present you the square level and plumb
those useful jmDlarpaptS IF by
which you will be able to ascertain that
the material which is to constitute the
chief corner stone of the future editice and
which you about to lay in it's apprO-
pirate position, is well formed, true and
trusty. -
The grand master handed the square to
the deputy grand master, the level to the
senior grand warden and the plumb to the
junior grand warden. The grand master,
the deputy grand master. senior and junior
grand wardens, and past grand masters
then descended from the platform. and the
grand master and past grand masters stood
at the east of the stone. the deputy grand
master on the right of the grand master.
the senior grand warden at the west and
the junior grand warden at the south of
the stone.
Grand Master-Right worshipful deputy
grand master what is the proper jewel of
your office?
Deputy Grand Master-The square, most
worshipful.
Grand Master-What are it's moral and
Masonic uses?
Deputy Grand Master-To square our ac-
tons by the square of virtue. and prove
our work.
Grand Master-Apply the implement of
your office to that portion of the founda-
ton stone that needs to be proved, and
make report.
Deputy Grand Master-NIost worshipfu I
find the stone to be square. The craftsmen
have performed their duty.
Grand Master-Rght worshipful senior
grand warden. what is the proper Jewel of
your office?
Senior Grand Warden-The level, most
worshipful.
Grand Master-What is its Masonic use?
Senior Grand ENTHUSIASTICALLY it reminds
US of equality, and its use is to prove
horzontals.
Grand Master-Apply the implement of
your office to the foundation stone and
make report.
Senior Grand Warden--Most worshipfu, 1
find the stone to be level. The craftsmen
have performed their duty.
Grand Master-Right worshipful junior
grand warden, what is the proper jewel of
JL>.icr Grand Warden-The plumb, most
worshipful.
Grand Master-What is its Masonic use?
Junior Grand ENTHUSIASTICALLY it teaches
recttude of conduct, and its use is to try
perpendicuarS.
Grand Master-Apply the implement of
your Office to the several edges of the
foundation stone and make report.
Junior Grand Warden-MoSt wOrshpful l
find the stone is plumb. The craftsmen
have performed their duty.
Grand master-ThiS corner stone has been
tested by the proper implements of opera
tive masonry. and l find that the craftsmen
have skillfully and faithfully performed
their duty. | therefore declare the stone to
be well formed, true and trusty, and cor
rectly laid according to the rules of our
ancient craft. May the All-bounteous Au-
thor of Nature assist in the erection and
completion of this building. protecting the
workmen from every accident. and may He
long preserve this structure from decay
Vessel of Corn.
The deputy grand master presented to the
grand master the vessel of corn, saying:
Deputy grand master-Most worshipful
grand master, it has been the immemorial
custom to scatter corn as emblem of
nourishment / therefore present you this
vessel of corn.
The grand master scattered the corn upon
the stone, saying.
Grand maSter-In the name of the Great
Jehovah, to whom be all honor and glory,
l now scatter this corn, and invoke con-
blessings which He has increasingly be-
slowed upon our country and its people
The senior grand warden presented the
vessel of wine, saying:
Senior grand warden - Most worshipful
grand master. wine the emblem of refresh
ment having been used mystically by our
ancient brethren l present you with this
vessel of wine.
The grand master poured it upon the
stone. saying:
Grand master.-In the name Of the Holy