The Dickinson press., 1910-12-24

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inch oak panels. This 10 reached BY the
private stairway ,snd hss 4 seating
capacity Of some sixty 10 seventy. !.
The banquet room follows tho general
style Of the lodge room but has 4 pias-
tes panel below instead Of oak. with
tbs same pilaster and panel design
appearing above and the heavy oak
cofnice.. The walls are buff and the
ceiling cream and five chandeliers will
afford ample artificial light while five
triple windows Give q fine outlook upon
the city. Two vents in tho roof and in
takes under the windows afford plenty
Of fresh air.
Back of the lodge room is a narrow
hall from which. as we'll as from the
stage. opens small room in the south
east corner, called the secretary's room {:
the second room opening from this hail is
the ladies rest room, with closet, toilet,
layatory and cloak hooks. Then come
stairs up and down and last the kitchen
in the northeast corner The latter is a
commodious, modern room with range,
sink, dish cupboard. drawers, pastry
cupboard and large serving table. This
roem is the only one not finished in
hard wood and has enamel paint finish.
Besides opening into the back hall,
there are double; swinging doors between
it and the banquet room, each swinging
only'to the~rieht 90 there can be no con-
fusion or accidents. .a. ~, =.
The back stairway is lighted by large
windows and on the third floor are two
good rooms which will probably be for
rent. 80, ~,
Great care has been taken to secure
everywhere plenty of fresh air and the
ve4tilatina system appears most satis-
factory, ~
The heat is from the Hughes & Deiters
central plant and radiation is arranged
everywhere under the windows and else
where as needed and the heating system
is provided with a vacuum exhaust to
keep the pipes clear for live steam.
Eleven switch boxes are used for con-
venience and economy in the use Of
electric lights. A box at either end of
the lodge room makes It possible to get
light at once when entering from east or
west. -. ,.t-...-
Like all materials. the hardware is the
best and has old brass finish. Especial
care has been taken in deadening
sound and felt aud one and one-half
inch Turing strips are placed between
the RNtgh and hardwood floors.
The Geo Heaton Lumber Co. had the
contract for the building, taking it on
the percentage plan, the Masonic CON-
mittee purchasing what material they
would and the company having certain
per cent for supervision. Contractor L.
H. Nichols, foreman for this company,
had entire charge of the construction
and to his expert knowledge and
thorough and constant oversight the we'll
built, complete building stands as last
ing memorial. Charles Bake did the
brick work. E. E. coar, the heating and
plumbing and The Dickinson Electric
Wiring and Fixture Co. the electric wir-
ing. The interior finishing was all
done by the Geo. Heaton Lumber Co. 8
men under Mr.. Nichols supervision.
The last details will take several
weeks yet but it is thought the dedica-
tion may be safely sci for Washington 8
birthday. The several Masonic bodies
plan to occupy the building after Janu-
ary /, using the club rooms on the third
floor until such time as the lodge rooms
are complete. - 1888 ti!4 ~ .3t
The Dickinson Masons may well feel
proud. Of their new home which is
credit not only to themselves but to the
city,, . .'l5> t''a
The past masters plan to take a
hand in furnishing the lodge room.
One has offered to donate an expensive
altar; another. will give the masters
chair Il others: the remaining officers
chairs. t. is planned to place luxurious
leather couches. made to fit between
pilasters. s2f Il =5at5EJ
p BUILDING llLlI. HISTORY !,
Definite steps for the erection of a
Temple at Dickinson were taken
nearly two years ago. The Dickinson
Masonic Building Association was in
and capitalized at $40, 600.
The various bodies of the order have
purchased stock to the amount of 81, 600
and stock has been taken by individuals
in lots varying from $25 to ST. 600. No
one not q member of the order is allowed
to hold any of the stock.