The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1921-05-06
MASONS DEDICATE
THEIR NEW TEMPLE

me MdsoHiC ASnARio a. 1iis PihCc
was fittingly dedicated according to
ancient custom Of Masonry last Friday
afternoon by Harry H. Atkinson,
Grand Master Of the Nevada jurisdic-
tion. assisted by other grand lodge Of
ficers.
At three O'Clock the grand lodge
convened and openend in ample form
in the club rooms and proceeded to the
main hall where the dedication cere-
monies were held. The grand master
was welcomed by Leo Springmeyer,
worshipful master Of Carson Valley
lodge. and officially requested to dedi-
cate the building for Masonic pur-
poses. VIM. David. acting as grand
marshal, with the grand lodge Officers
formed about the miniature temple
which stood on table In the center
of the hall and at the grand masters
command, poured corn, wine. and oil
onto the symbolic structure, donating
corn of nourishment, wine of refresh
ment, and oil Of JOY, a custom as old
as the world itself and used In the
days OF King Solomon.
The dedication ceremony was very
impressive and many Masons from Ne
yada towns and cities we're present.
While the announcement had been
made that the ceremonies would be at
tended only by Masons. 1t was sug-
gested by the grand officers that the
public be admitted, and although the
announcement was made at a late
hour large number OF ladies were in
attendance.
At fiye O'Clock, the ladies of the
Eastern Star served q banquet. covers
being laid for all Masons and their
families. Mrs. f. C. Springmeyer had
charge Of this part Of the program and
was ably assisted BY other members
OF the lodge, and that their efforts and
ability in feeding host of people on
all the good things that the soil OF
Carson Valley Is capable Of producing.
is evidenced by the splendid compli-
ments paid the Eastern Star members
by the visitors. Many declared that
1t far eclipsed any lodge banquet that
they had ever attended. and that the
menu was as splendid as could have
been possibly prepared by the chef OF
any great cafe.
The visiting lodge members and
their families were given the use OF
the club rooms and spent several
hours in social discourse, during
which time Carson Valley Masons
We're showered with compliments fol
the spirit that was manifest in theil
lodge and for the erection OF the new
and beautiful structure.
At 7:30 o'clock in the evening Crane
Master Atkinson paid his official visit
to the local lodge and big member
ship was present, not only of home
members, but those of lodges from all
parts of the state. Those present de-
clare that the grand master delivered
the most eloquent address on Free
Masonry heard in this state in a de-
cade, and several past grand masters
present declared his address to be the
best that they had ever heard In all
their Masonic career.
A public dance was held at the Rex
Theatre during the evening and was
largely attended. Because of the i'll
ness of the leader, the shriner's or
chestra was forced to cancel their
engagement at the last moment, and
could not make the trip from Reno, as
they had planned to do. Bakers or
chestra was secured and the dance
was given as scheduled. and the men,
bers of that organization have the un-
dying gratitude OF local Masons for
their kindness In filling the engage
ment, and for the excellent music fur
nished. The Eastern Star ladies served