The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-02
FITS MAKE UP
MASONIC FUNDS
FOR CATHEDRAL
Memorial Windows Will
Mark Scottish Rite
q Home.

the degrees C1lS coming 1all anu
winter, Scottish Rite Masons in the
Valley Of indianapolis are giving
attention to the completion and
adornment of the new cathedral
now being erected in N. Meridian
st.
A large part of the cost Of the
furnishings, equipment and beau
LITIGATION, from present indications.
will be met by voluntary contribu-
tions of money. In fact, many
notable gifts already have been an
nounced, although no solicitation,
for such is being made.
A large part of the cathedral
establishment will take the form
Of stained glass windows and
models of a number of these have
been placed on display in the temple
in S. Pennsylvania st. The models
we're fashioned from suggestions
made by George F. Schneider, ar
chitect, who has studied the cathed~
rails of Europe and America.
Tradition Explains Music
Two models of the windows are
shown in the Illustration, the one on
the right being symbolic of music.
1T is one Of forty to be provided for
the big lounge room of the cathedral.
1t is described as follows
Music is one of the quadrivium
science sounded, according to the
Masonic system of morality, yelled
in allegory and illustrated by SYM
bols, by Jubal, brother of Tubal
Cain, teacher of musicians on the
harp and organ, as recorded in
Genesis.
I'm the transom of this window
are presented Beethoven and Mo-
Fart, two immortal names in the his
tory of music. The larger medallion
shows the influences in lulling the
passions of wild beasts; the opposite
medallion, female figure playing
the harp as introduced in temple
worship.
Blue Backrogund
Both are against a blue back
ground, the symbol of universal
friendship and benevolence, with a
further background of amber and
olive tones. There Is a rich gothic
detail in combinations of red, the
symbol Of devotion, fervency and
zeal. Birds are introduced, SYM
bolical of the freedom and inspira-
ton Of music, with delicately de-
signed instruments, the trumpet,
Lutte and harp. Touches of blue are
interspersed throughout the windows
as foil for the reds and ruby colors
used in the higher forms of ma
sonry."
These windows are four by eight
feet and other subjects to be worked
out include: Industry, peace, truth,
myths, arts and sciences, such as
architecture, painting, sculpture,
poetry, mathematics, astronomy.
medicine, theology, literature, labor.
history, the dance, the five senses.
the four seasons and others.
seasons and others.
Memorials Planned
The window on the left is de-
voted exclusively to the Rose Croix
branch of the Scottish Rite, worked
out with the symbolism of the
Seventeenth and Eighteenth de-
grees, jewels and roses, in harmon
izing combinations of reds, blues,
amber and purple. This window,
three by eight feet, will be at the
right Of the main structure. A
similar window devoted to the coun-
Gil, Princes of Jerusalem, will be a.
the left Of the entrance.
Many of the windows will be
memorials" to individuals and or
CARNATIONS. The stained glass
transom to be placed over the main
entrance is to be contributed by
Mystic Tie lodge No. 1913.
Another window will be provided
by Mr.. and Mrs. Edward A. Ehnes
in memory of their son. Richard
H. Schweitzer, thirty-third degree
member of Knigstown, has contrib
uted $4,000 for window in memory
of William Geake, for many years
deputy of the supreme council,
thirty third degree, for Indiana.
Before his death, Thomas G. Rut-
ledge arranged for a window in
memory of his sister.
Elaborate Tower Windows
Elaborate windows also will be
placed in the 200-foot tower, which
also will house the carlton or "sing-
ing bells" the gift of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur R. Baxter, to cost more than
$4,000.
Many other gifts previously have
been made public. j. I. Holcomb is
chairman of the committee on gifts
and memorials, of which many in
,quiries are being made in regard to
contributions.
The semi-annual convocation Of
the rite is scheduled for Dec. 8 to 6
inclusive and the first section" of
the candidates will start through
the grades Oct. II, taking the work
on Wednesday and Friday eve
ningS.
Fred I. Willis, the secretary, al
ready is receiving petitions for this
section. Vincent v. Smith, thrice
potent master of Adoniram Grand
Lodge of Perfection, says the ac-
tivities of the rite are being carried
forward throughout the jurisdiction
during the summer months and
meeting with great interest among
master r.asons.
At the coming exemplifcations he
expects the largest number of can
didates In number of years.