The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
VAR BEL ED TEN BE TEEN B0LI PARAGUAY
DEDICATION OF
 MASONS'TEMPLE IS IMP PRESSIvE
Large Crowd Attends Im- pressive Ceremony Satur-
 day-Is Fine Building

day-ls tlne Building
 With impressive, ritualistic ceTe
 monies, the Scottish Rite Templl
 was formally dedicated Saturday
 evening to the furtheranee of thl
 work of Masonry in Alaska. Moro than 300 Masons, members of the
 Eastern Star and d others, wer(
 present.
 A musical program of unusua
 excellence was given by the Pres byterian Church choir, the choral 1 offerings including Te Denm and other selections. Soloists were
 Mrs. Crystal Snow Jenne, n
 Messrs. Harland and Fargher. A cello solo by Miss Stella Jones and
 a violin solo by Mrs. Frank Du-
 fresne were features on the pro- gram Accompaniments were
 played by Mrs. G. E. Krause at
 Inc organ.
 Tripp rresiding Officer
 H. T. Tripp, Deputy of the Su preme Council, and 33' Mason, pre- siding in the dedicatory eeremon ies, expressed appreciation to al those whose donations had aided in equipping the building. He men, toned particularly the late Judge D Dov,1 H,p,,;co,, tvbnea 1ih-a rx was presented to the Temple.
 Assisting MT. Tripp in the dedi- cation were: M. s. Whittier, Sen for Warden, Emil Gastonguay, Jun for Warden, John H. Dunn, AL moner, M. S. Dobbs, Orator, all 33' Ma sons, and Walter P. Scott, Knight Commander of the Court of Honor.
 Tomorrow evening at S:30 O. clock, the general public is Invited to be guests of the Masons at a reception at tho Temple. After an inspection of the building, tho guests will enjoy dancing in the ballroom and refreshments will be served by members of the Eastern Star.
 New Style of Architecture
 The Scottish Rite Temple pre- sents a class of architecture en- tirely new to Alaska. The entire building, which is three stories in height, is of reinforced concrete. The exterior is the latest design to Masonic buildings, being Egyptian in character and espec- ially designed y the firm of Thom- as, Grainger & Thomas. Seattle ar chitects. It was constructed by Peter Woeck, Seattle contractor.
 The main entrance to the Tem pie is on Fourth street and is in itself a work of art. The inside arch is faced with soft colored mosiac tile, beautiful in design and centered at the top of the arch in the design of the order, the Square and Compass. On either side of this entrance is a massive lantern-type light, fin- ished in colors to match the tiled arch.
 First Floor Plan
 After passing through this main | to the building there is a short flight of stairs leading 10 i the lobby of the first floor. The floor of this room is finished in beautiful colored terrazzo tile, it's richness being brought out by the large crystal chandelier which hangs from the ceiling. Connect ing to this main lobby are two rooms provided for the Secretaries, the mems lounge, and the banquet room. A mems cloak room and Iavatory is also located on this floor.
 The mems lounge and club room occupies the corner of the building facing on Fourth and Seward streets and contains a handsome, colored tile fireplace. The floor Is covered in a colored tile-effect inoleum. Leading from this lounge along the Seward street side i5 he library and ladies' lounge These three rooms are so arranged hat they may be thrown together Or large parties, or may be closed off into separate rooms by French loors. The floors of the library md ladies' lounge are covered with ! heavy Hartford -Saxony carpet ,f plain blue color which harmon zes with the blue tinted walls. These rooms are lighted with chan leliers and wall lights, and furni- ure consists of davenport and 'elour covered chairs to harmon ze. as well as a ladies writing lesk and floor lamp.
 Connecting with these rooms on he opposite side of the building s the spacious banquet room and litchen. The banquet room walls Ire finished in a soft cream color yell lighted and hung with drapes
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