Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-04-23
TEMPLE is
DEDICATED
AT ROSEBURG
TEMPLE CEREMONIES, ACCORD
ING TO MASONIC RITUAL,
WE'RE EFFECTUALLY REM
DERED-INTERSPERCED WITH
DELIGHTFUL MUSIC.

April 20 1910, will always be an
epoch day in the Masonic history of
Roseburg. After many years OF
growth out of the struggles for ex-
istence, Laurel Lodge No. 13, Ac.
cepted Free and American Masons,
within the jurisdiction of the Most
Worshipful Grand Lodge of the
state of Oregon has realized her
most cherished ambition by dedicat-
ing a permanent home suited to the
great work of the Masonic lodge.
The building dedicated is the first
four story structure erected in the
city of Roseburg and occupies the
entire end of block in the very
heart of the business district. The
building is constructed of brick,
with cement plaster covering the
outside walls; is beautifully proper
toned and is an ornament to the
city
The foundation was laid by the
Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Of
Oregon, Norris R. Cox, Grand Mas
ter, of Portland, officiating, on Aug
ust 23. 1909. The ground and sec
ond floors were completed in time
for occupancy on January Is, 1910,
and are occupied by stores and Of
fees. The third and fourth floors
are used exclusively by the Masonic
orders.
Masons from neighboring towns
attended the dedication ceremonies
in large numbers. A special train
from Eugene and intermediate
points brought about 200 members
of the order, while Oakland, Myrtle
Creek, Canyonville, Glendale and
Grants Pass, swelled the number to
500. The special train from Eugene
arrived shortly after II o'clock with
about rs Knight Cemplars aboard
The train was met by the brethren
at Roseburg, and after forming ia
line and headed by the, Roseburg
Concert band, marched to the NJ
Callen hotel and thence to the Rose
burg Commercial club rooms under
escort of the Knight Templars in
full dress uniform.
At 2:30 o'clock the Most Worship
full Grand Lodge, Norris R. Cox,
Grand Master, presiding, was opened
at the old lodge hall in the Salzman
building. The 500 Masons in at
tendance then formed in line and
marched to the new temple where
the dedication program was carried
out. The ceremonies, according to
the Masonic ritual, were effectually
rendered, interspersed with delight
full music under the able leadership
of Mrs. George Ritter.
An historical address of Laurel
Lodge was delivered by Right Wo--
shipful Brother j. c. Fullerton, Past
Grand Master, from the institution
of the lodge until the present date.
The address was of intense interest
because of the pleasant memories
awakened. 1t contained the names
of the first officers and Of charter
members, not one of whom is alive
today. The lodge was chartered on
oune 10, 1857.
Right Worshipfu Brother S. NJ.
Yoran, Past Grand Master, delivered
an able and instructive address re-
plete with interest on the subject,
|'The Influence of Masonry in Pio-
neer Progress" at the conclusion of
which the Grand Lodge again
formed in line and marched to the
old hall under escort of Knight Tenn
plars.
This address. was followed by The
singing of 1.-The Holy City" beauti-
fully rendered by Miss Allie Black
After the concluding number on
the program the lodge formed In
line and marched to the old Masonic
hall under the escort of the Knight
Templars.
Banquet in Evening.
The evening ceremonies were held