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all parts of the State , as ivell as abroad . The following ivere the members of the Grancl Lodge present : —Joseph W . Trimble , Grand Master ;' Isaac Van AVagoner , Deputy Grand Master ; Henry R . Cannon , Senior Grand AVarden , pro tern . ; and Robert Busby , Junior Grand AVarden ; Rev . Nathaniel Petit , Grancl Chaplain ; L . A . Smith and Jacob Alyea , Deacons , pro tail . ; John Rodgers , Grand Marshal ; Robert C . Green , Grand Sword Bearer ; Geo . AValters , Grand Lecturer . The dedication took place according to the published ritual of the order . The Grand Master and

Grancl Officers met in a room adjoining , and opened the exercises hi clue form in the third degree of masonry . The Master of the Lodge , Bro . Luther Goble , then addressed the Grancl Master , stating that they had erected a masonic hall for their convenience and accommodation , at great pains aud expense , and ivere desirous to have- the same examined by the members of Grancl Lodge , if approved of , to be solemnly dedicated to Masonie purposes , agreeably to ancient form . The procession ivas then formed bthe Grancl Director of Ceremoniesand marched to the hall

y , , and then three times around it , accompanied by music on the organ , after which the carpet was placed iu the centre , and the officers took then- seats , the Grand Master in the east . The three lights , the golden aucl sili'er pitchers , AA'ith the com , ivine , and oil , n-ere placed around the lodge , at the head of which stood the altar , ivith the Holy Bible open , and the square and compasses laid thereon , . ivith the charter , book of constitutions , and by-laws . The anthein was then sung , and an exordium on Masonry given bDr . G . Grantwho depicted its history from the earliest

y , ages , shelving that it reached its greatest perfection in the fifteenth century , ivhen the theories of religion were expressed in the forms of architecture . To Masonry was due the credit of embodying the doctrines of the cross in the edifices and temples which adorn the European continent , and which , by association , became the ruling idea in the Masonie ritual . Virtue and benevolence , by being constantly represented by emblems and enforced by its teachings , have made the Order justly

respected and acknowledged amongst men . Allusion was made to the fact that St . John ' s Lodge was instituted in 1761 , and that almost its first act ivas the bestoival of sixty pounds to the poor of the village . He concluded by shoiving the power and influence the Order has in making men wiser and better , and thus becoming tbe handmaid and sister of religion . The architect of the hall , Bro . James Ross , then addressed the Grand Master , returning thanks for the appointment , and surrendering the implements ivhich were committed to his care ivhen the foundation ivas laidand asking thc approbation of the Grancl Lod . The Grand Master

, ge replied , expressing the approbation of the Grand Lodge , and hoping that the hall might continue a lasting monument of the taste , spirit , and liberality of its founders . An ode in honour of Masonry was then sung , and the dedication proceeded . The carpet being removed , the first time passing round , the Junior Grand AA arden presented the pitcher of corn to the Grand Master , who poured it out , dedicating tho hall to Masonry . The second time the Senior Grancl AVarden presented the wine , ivhich ivas poured out , dedicating the hall to virtue . The third

time the Deputy Grand Master presented the oil , ivhich ivas poured out , dedicating the hall to universal benevolence . The ode commencing " Genius of Masonry , descend , " was sung . The Grand Chaplain then offered prayer , and another anthem ivas sung . The carpet ivas then covered , and the Grand Master retired to his chair . The oration ivas then delivered by Bro . Charles R . AVaugh . He commenced by alluding to the day , and after a brief eulogmrn of the lif e , character , and services of AAlishingtonboth as a man aucl Masonhe a dissertation on the

, , gave benefits of Masonry , saying that all were brothers , and ivithin the lodge all strife and quarrels Avere laid aside ; that all were equal , ami whether rich or poor , all sat clown together , merit alone commanding esteem and respect . He concluded by urging all to imitate AA ashington in his social and Masonic character . After the oration , the brethren partook of a splendid dinner , and retired about twelve o ' clock , highly satisfied ivith the proceedings and entertainment .