The New Masonic Hall At Philadelphia.

throe , thousand years ago . This address was listened to Avith the deepest interest , and its extemporaneous warmth of feeling evoked tho largest praise . A gem of vocal and instrumental music folloAved , entitled , " Sons of Art , " as follows :

01 sons of art , man ' s dignity to you is given ; preserve it man ' s : it falls with you , with you ascends to heaven ! Tlie hollowed themes Of Magian dreams Founded in wisdom ' s vast creation , Gliding like rivers , lind their ocean ,

That great harmonious plan . Eternal truth , though oft rejected , Exists not ever unprotected : She finds a refuge with tho tuneful throng . She there appears in all her glory—Mighty when veiled in mystic story . She wakes the . lay of lofty voices . And over all her foes rejoices , Her vengeance flashing peals in song .

To your free mother homage render ; Boldly to gain her height aspire ; Enthroned she dwells in radiant splendour , ITo other crown than hcr ' s desire . AVhile you her thousand paths are tracing , Press onward , keeping truth in sight ; Come all together , stand embracing , Before the throne where paths unite .

This music Avas magnificently rendered by tho combined orchestral and vocal choirs , under the direction of Bro . Aaron B . Taylor , of Mozart Lodge . The B . W . Grand Secretary then said :

11 . AV . GR . SMD MASTER- "It is the desire of the fraternity to have this Sew Masonic Temple dedicated to Freemasonry , according to ancient usage and custom . The B . W . Grand Master directed the Grand Officers to assist in the ceremony ;

and tho Grand Stewards to uncover tho lodge , and illume tho lesser lights . There Avas instrumental music Avhile the Grand Stewards AVOIO attending to this duty . The procession of Grand Officers of the

Grand Lodge of Ponnysh'ania Avas next formed by tl 1 ( J Grand Marshal , and there Aras vocal music , Avith accompaniment , ratio the first procession Avas made round toe lodge .

PSALM CXXXII ., 15 . I will abundantly bless her provision : I will satisf y her poor with bread . "

When the B . W . Grand Master arrived at the East , tho procession halted and the Consecration Prayer was delivered by Bev . Bro . John Chambers , D . D ., Grand Chaplain , as MIOAVS :

Almighty , Eternal , and loving God , the Supreme Kuler of the Universe , the Divine Architect of all tilings , we come into Thy gracious presence in tho way which Thou hast appointed . AVe call upon our souls , and all that is within us , to be stirred up to adoro and magnify Thy great and holy Name . AVo thank Thee that our lives and health have been continued

unto us , and that we are allowed to meet each other on this solemn and important occasion , to dedicate this magnificent Masonic Temple to the gloiy and honour of tho one living , true , and eternal Jehovah . Here may Thy name over be honoured ; hero mav good and true men only bo added to tho sacred Fraternity , each in his place , following the

landmarks so beautifully laid down in Thy blessed Word , each , with plummet-exactness , standing erect before ail men—ever square in their actions by the word of truth as revealed to man in the Holy Bible , ¦ and never failing to circumscribe their words and deeds towards God and man . Biess , we implore Thee , the Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania , and the Grand Oflicers of all the Grand Lodges represented hero on

this grand occasion , and mercifully bestow Thy gracious benedictions upon the Masonic Fraternity , from the rising to the setting sun , and from tho rivers unto tho ends of tho earth , Suffer not , wo beseech Thee , thou God of mercy , that the Masonic ear should ever become deaf to the cry of tho distressed , nor that the Masonic hand

should ever be closed when needy brethren ask for help . So influence the hearts of the Universal Brotherhood , that tho widow and the fatherless in their distress shall never plead in vain . 0 , thou Father of all good , grant that all who may be chosen to rule over this Grand Lodge , be good men and true , and ever under the special guidance

of Thy Divine wisdom , Within tho walls of this Temple , now being dedicated to Thy honour and glory , there bo but one heart and one mind in their lovo and obedience to Thee , thou Lord of heaven and earth ; and when our work on earth is done , and well , done , then by Thy gracious favour , bid us " Welcome " to tlie Temple not made with hands , eternal in the heavens , to dwell with Thee for ever . Let not one le missing . We implore Thee for Thy Name ' s sake . Amen .

Response hy the Brethren . Vocal music . "Glory be to God on high , on earth peace , goodwill towards men . "