The Delta independent., 1922-03-03

| ing of the cornerstone for the Splen-
did state armory at the corner of
Fourth and Grand, took place Tues
day afternoon at / 100 o'clock, during
a session of the Grand Chapter of
Colorado Masons.
Grand Master Marshal Van Fleet
was master of ceremonies. and Grand
| Secretary William Cooper was also
present Other grand officers for the
occasion were filled by past masters
from Delta Lodge No. 62, A F. & A.
NJ.
Senator Young of Denver repre-
sented Governor Shoup, congratulate
ing Delta on securing the armory and
| declaring that this was one of the
governors ideals, to erect armories at
various points over the state, as men,
orials to those brave lads who laid
down their lives in the late World
War, and also to provide the guards
of today with suitable quarters.
Masons were present from sur
rounding towns and about 100 in all
were present in a body, while mill
tary escort from Co. c., Delta's own
company OF National Guards, attend
ed Parker's orchestra furnished
music.
The weather was inclement, brisk
snow falling throughout the night
Sunday and part of Monday morning.
while there was a noticeable drop in
temperature. Despite this fact there
was a good representation of citizens
at the corner stone ceremonies.
The armory is located on a prom
inent corner of the city. at an ap-
proximate cost of $4,000. 1t is made
of Delta pressed brick. laid with
black mortar. The building is to be
completed by April /.
Grand Orator of the day, Hon.
Frank d. Cattin. Sr, of Montrose,
spoke as follows:
We lay the cornerstone of this
beautiful edifice under the rites of the
Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Ac-
cepted Masons. erected to Him and
dedicated to the Holy St. Johns.
On these ceremonial occasions of
the Order, the spark of the true light
OF Masonry which reposes in the
heart OF the most Indifferent crafts
man is famed into a glow and warm
tn that revives all of the pleasant
memories Of our grand institution.
All Masons understand alike the OBJ
tect Of the Order is to elevate and
better mankind; that Masonry is for
the strengthening of the home and the
upbuilding of the State: but the cares
of business, our environment and
changeful events multiply and OBJ
scure the dream of the enthusiastic
Eat
Election we recognize that it is not
Masonry as exemplified in our own
individual lives. but in that ideal
structure founded upon humanity.
reared by fraternity and guided by
love upward toward Deity that COM
mands the devotion and esteem of
the millions OF fellow workers: and
that only the magnificence of the
conception. and its irreproachable
principles have enabled 1t to stand
and flourish as the ages pass. without
word or an act on the part of its
adherents to attract a membership or
upbuild its numerical strength.
Masonry has no enemy that is not
alike the enemy of the home and our
commonwealth.
sists of will. which amounts to
great desire. He suffers continually
and dies defeated
Masonry stands for the elimination
of this dark avenue of thought. 1t is
significant the present universally of
thoughtful research for light; we all
look for guidance, strength, inspira-
tion and example to our superiors in
the craft. Our most worshipful grand
lodge, its members, lives, their works,
their studies. their achievements are
collectively recognized as the fore
most official body in the world. of this
our Order. Knights and champions
of law. virtue and morality. the inter
prefers of inspiration. the custodian
OF the book, the keepers of the fire,
That they may defend the pathway to
the high Masonic goal all Masons
must hold up their hands. keeping in
mind that the great secret of life is
not revealed to the public. the lodge,
or to any member. high or low. save
through patient personal toll. conse-
Grafton and humility in the sacred
precincts OF his own highest con-
science.
A hundred years ago. as the people
OF our country on the Threshold of
the era our generation has seen in
| fruition looked forward as we now
look howard the future with conf
dence not unmingled with awe; their
conception Of the Rocky Mountains is
embodied In Jefferson's message
wherein he says: They rise to
height Of at least 300 feet. faced with
perpendicular lime and free stone,
carved in various shapes and figures