Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 25, Number 22, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 January 1876 — Page 1

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FREE MASONRY IN INDIANA. HISTORY OF THE GRAND LODGE, A. GRAND GROWTH Tha Oreat and Good Work of tho Noble Order in this State During the Last Half Century. MAßONIC MAGNIFICENCE, THE TEMPLE. DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING IN DETAIL THE COST OF THE ELEGANT EDIFICE AND THE CONSTRUCTION CORPS. The cat of the new Masonic temple, cor tier of Washington and Tennessee streets, which beads this column, was photographed and engraved f or tho Santiael. The building is an ornament to the city and does credit to the fraternity. It is now nearly completed and will soon be occupied by the offices of ths Grand Lode and the various lodges and otbr Masonic bodies of the city. The stores and offices not used for Masonic purposes will be rented lor business: The many Masonia readers of the Sentinel throughout the slate we think will be interested in this reprt 8 ant a' ion of THE NEW TEMPLE, which has a froutage of 63 feet on the first named street by 110 feet on the latter, and is contracted of Berea (Ohio) sandstone and St. Louis pressed bricks. The style of architecture la the modern French Renaissance, of a highly ornamental character. The building Is, properly, four stories in height above tbe basement, altfcongh fome portions contain seven fall stories, THE FIRST STORY contains four store rooms, fronting on Washington street, each of which is with wash Btands, water closets, etc, all arranged in tbe most convenient manner. The offices of the secretary of tbe Grand Lodge are also on this floor, fronting on Tennessee street, and are arranged with all necessary conveniences, including two immense fireproof vaults, With doable iron doors, combination locks, etc. THE SECOND STORY isi divided into IS Urge and well lighted offices, which are approacheJ from Washington street by a broad, easy staircase. In the center of tha building 'iS a spacious hall, 40 by 50 feet, contrnlog the broad doable stairways, leadlug to tha upper portions of the bonding, which is devoted to the U833 of the several Masonic bodies. Frctn this bad a ten foot passage branches off to the south line of the building to a bridge crossing tbe epaca between tbe Temple and the Grand Lodge Dal! in tbe rear. THE THIRD FLOOR contains two lodge rooms, each 40x50 feet in size, 20 feet high, and each provided with dark-rooms, closets, laberatories and all necessary ante-rooms, etc This floor also contains an elf Kant parlor, 15x40 teet, and 20 feet high, wbica is intended tor the general nse of members of tbe order. THE FOURTH STORY has been fitted op for tbe accommodation of Kaper Comman Jtery of Knights Templar, and in ita general arrangement aud the mul tiplicity of its conveniences for the workings of the order, is considered equal to any in the country. IN THE FIFTH STORY a the banquet hall, 25iGj feet, and 15 feet high at each end and 22 in the center, with large windows in tach end. In connection with this room are fejaclous kitchens, pantries, c!oeto, etc., all arranged in tho most convenient manner. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BUILDING is very sots antiai and id first-class in every respect. The contractor, Mr. J. W. Hick'ey, is a thorough mechanic, and has done bis work in a thorough manner, and in strict accordance with tbe specifications, under tbe direction of tbe superintendent. Tbe foundations were laid by Messrs. Kass A Fritz, and are massive and substantial, brick work by John Martin, iron work by Haugh t Co , cut stone work by Mr. Hink ley, contractor for the whole work, galvan ized Iron work by Klogel & Qinkley, slating dv U. Zimmerman, piaaterlnic by Grimtb x Williams, plumbing by ). Coulter, aud tLe plate and other glass by Stewart & Morgan, each of wb m have done their work in tbe most conscientious manner, and to the sat isfaction of ti e superintendent. Tee build ing is to be warmed throughout by ftem, tbe contract being In tbe uanda of ike Indianapolbj Bra and Supply Company. The total ccs. of tbe building will be $7 600, tbe architect' stimmt having been t72,0o0. ' THE ARCHITECT. ' This elegaut' edifice was designed and superintended by oar fellow-citizen, Mr. W., II. Bro wd, and he has performed his "work well and fr below the original estimate of tho cos Ihii la a marked Innova

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be appreciated. HISTORY OP MASONRY. THE ANTIQUITY AND THE TTNTVERSALTTT OF THE ORDER GROWTH OF THE GRAND LODOE IN INDIANA FOUNDERS OF THE FRATERNITY IN THIS STATS. Masonry is one of the oldest if not the very oldest organized body of men existing in the world. Its history is found in the earliest 'records. It dates away back to tbe cradle of the race and tbe morning of recorded time. Ita legends extend beyoed the historic age. It has raked np in its ashes the essence of all sciences and of all human history. It is common to all nations and to all relieions. Its altars now extend around the world. I's lieht shines in all lands. Its brotherhood is tbe most complete of any in tbe world. It unites (n one body men of all countries, eects and opinion. It contains in Us archive the condensed wisdom of all time. The intelligent Mason stands upon the highest emmlnence of human observation. lie finds in hie cosmos the histories of all cations, ages and religions. Be finds the teachings of the order in tbe Yedas of Hindoos an, la the sa cred books of Confutins and Boodab, in tbe Avesta of Zoroaster, in tbe ancient scrolls and hlerogly hies of Egypt, in tbe writings of the prophets and sages of Judea, In tbe beautiful and enduring philosophy of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.; in tbe teachings of Jesusand Mohammed; in tbe laws and religion of Rome, and in tte myths and legends of tbe Scandinavian and Teutonic races. He traces the footsteps of our ancient brethren from -tbe cradle of tbe seven great races in Bactriana, in Central Asia, among the Jodean bills about Jerusalem, among tbe fal'en columns and broken arches of rained cities aad desolated empire, around the pyramids and the Sphinx, throughout THE XARBLE WILDERNESS OF GREECE, and among the mouldering temples of Roman power. Wherever man has wandered, suffered and died, there he finds the footprints Masonry, and the grave of a brother. From all these sources be culls lessons of wisdom. While Masonry embraces in its tenets the fnndamental teacbirgsof tbe Christian religion as well as of all other great religions it does not profess to be a religions Institution. It regards tbe whole human species as one famiiy, tbe children of one Great Parent, at d arrives to do good to all men without distinction. It visits the s:ck and tbe sfilicted.it buries the dead with the bonors of the order. It protects and provides for the widows and tbe orphans, and epretds the broad mantle ot its charity over the weakness, frailties and errors of mankind. Its mbslon is love and good work. It seeks to do good to all and harm to none. Many of the greatest and best of men whose names brighten the pages ot history, 8nd whose good deeds have rendered them immortal, were members of the ordr. It numbers more than talf a million men in the United States, and over 27,000 in tbe state of Indiana. Many of the tost men in every town or city in this state ere proud to say that they arc members of this ancient and honorable order. THE HISTORY OF THE ORDER IN INDIANA. The early settlers of Indiana organized Masonic lodges and held their meetings in the log cabins of the wilderness. The first lodges were organized at Vincennes, Lawrenceburg, Switzerland, Rising San, Mudlson, Charleston, Brookvllle, Salem and Corydon. These lodges received their dispensations or cfcarteis from Ohio or Kentacky. O itbe3idayof Daoemcer, A. D. IS 17, delegates from these various lodges met at tbe old town of Corydon to make arrangements for organizing a Giand Lodge for the territory ot Indlara. Tbe brother, William Hacker, who compiled tbe proceedings ot this meeting and many others that followed it, wisely aye: The opinions and acts of the far seein and traehearted men of ths past, who had bat tbe good of Maonry at hea't, crnstitae land marts lor the present generation; and the volame which con Ulm their transactions should be the st udy of those wftp a e guiding the destinits of the order now. But eleven Mai ons were present at this j meeting, ihey laid tte foundation of the Granel Lodge and what bs Indeed become a grand body in Iriüiana. 'they have all p-sed. to the Grand Lodge above, but their names will ever be com memorate! as tbe founders of Masonry in Indiaoa. Some of thtm have children and grand-children now prominent members of the fraternity. THE PIONEERS OF THE FRATERNITY. Gen. W. Johnston, S. C. Stevens, Abel C. Pepper, Christopher Harrison, Henry P. Tuornton, Joseph Bartholomew, John Miller, Davis Floyd, Hezekiah B. Hull, James Dill and A. Buckner. These d legates ad dressed a communication to tbe Grand Lodges of Oaio and Kentucky, expressing their desire to sever their connections with their mother lodges as soon as a Grand Lodge could be organized in Indiana. This body adjourned to meet at Madison on trel2 h,day ot January, ISIS. Delega es from the various lodges of the state met pursuant to this adjournment and were in seblon four da vs. The Grand Lodge ot Indiana was duly organized, and tbe following officers were elected : M . W, Alexander Backner, grand master; R. W. Alexander A. Meefc, depaty grand waiden ; W, Joho Tipton, tealor grand master; Vv, Marsfon G. Clark, Junior grand Warden t W.Sam uei u. täte, granu treasurer; W. Uenry P. Thornton, grand socretary; W. Jerfiniah Süllivan, graud orator; W. Isaac tiowk, grand senior deacon ; W. Jonathan Woodbury, grnnd Junior decon ; V. Nicho las D. Grover, grand pursuivant: W. Alexander McCrosky, grand steward aad tyler. A constitution was then adopted for the government of the Grand Lodg, most ot which still remains in force. Tbe account ot expenses ol this Grand Lodge shows the spirit of economy that prevailed in those eariv days. The aggregate expenses were fo2'62. It appears by tbe bill ol expenses mat toe one-nan cent was lor "refreshments, - etc." It appears by a resolution then adopted that Indiana Masons were determined that it should be known in the older states that they bad formed grand lodge, wbich Is shown by tbe follow ing resolution then adopted: ' Resolved, That a oo nana It tee be appointed whose duty it ahall be to prepare and forward an address to the several Grand Lodges within the United Utes, from this grand lodge, exptaDa tory of their reasons for forming a graud lodge in me aiara 01 inuian, ana reqaenuag or mem a reel procation or correaponaeuce ana comma nlcatlons. ! The Grand Lodze was now fairly organized. Htty-etght years have elapsed since that time. Th!s long period must be briefly sketched in the history' we are attempting to give. September 14tb, 1S1H, tbe Grand Lrdremetat Chrle!town. Tte orainary büiiisWrt transacted and Alexander A. Meek was elected grand muster. In 1810 tbe Grand Lodge met at Mdion; the same grand mister a ro elected. Tl e experts ot-the communication an ounted to 16 00 and the Grand Lodge had In the posstasion ol it various officers J16 50. '. brow rn OF THE ORDER. . ' . Paring the next five sears tte Grand

Lodge met at JefTersoriviUe, Corydon, Madison and Salem. Johra Tipton, John Sheet, Jonathan Jennings nd Marston G. Clark served daring this period as grand masters. Tbe largest number ot lodges represented at the annual com raanlcat ions during this perion was 23. At the communication held at Corydon. in 1S22 a communication was presented of peculiar Interest. It was a communication from tbe Ecn.' Henry Clay, of Kentucky, John Marshal), oi Virginia, and other prominent Masons an4

slatesmen. Tbe following appears in the records of the Grand Lodge proceedings ol that year: The grand secretary presented the following communications cm the subject cf organizing a eeneral Urand Lodge of the United State : "Masonic Notice Those members of congress who belong to the Masonic fraternity, and those visitors of ths ity who are or have been members of any "tat Grand Lodge, are respectfully invited to attend a meeting to be held tn the iSeuale chamber this evening, at 7 o'clock, to take into consideration mattere of general Interest to the Masonic lnntltution. March 9. 1&2." Pursuant to the above notice published in tbe National Intelligencer, (printed in the city of Washington), a number of members of tbe Society ol Free Masons from various parts of the United States, composed of members of congress and strangers assembled at tbe cupitol in tbe eity of Washington, Mareb 9:b, 1S22. Brother Thomas It. Ross, (a member of congress from tbe state of Ohio) was appointed chairman ; and Brother William Darlington, (member of congress from Pennsylvania) secretary. Mncb conversation took place on the expediency of tbe general objects of this meeting; varloo- propositions were BUMnitted; and several bretberb offered their views at large. Finally, the following resolutions offered, by Brother Henry Clay, of Kentucky, were adopted unanimously: Resolved, That in the opinion of this meeting, it la expedient for the general Interests of Free Masonry to constitute a general Urand Lodge of the Unt.ed States. Resolved, That it be proposed to the several Urand Lodges In tbs United States to take tbe subject Into their serious consideration at their next annual communications; and that if they approve of the formation of a General Urand LoUge. It be recommended to them to o point one or mere delegates, to assemble in tbe city of Washington on the second Monday of February next, to agree ou the organization of such a Urand Lodge. O-rer resolutions follow and a long address written by Henry Clay, the eloquent orator and classical scholar, who S3 often thrilled the hearts of bis countrymen in later years, ft is a power'ul argument in favor of a general Grand Lo3ge of the United States. The following paragraph quoted from it shows its pplrit: SUGGESTIONS FROM HENRY CLAY. Theso reflections, drawn from the external circumstance I of Masonry, are strengthened by the consideration of its intrinsic nature. lis foundation is fixed In the social feelings of the best principles of the human mind. Its maxims are the lessons of virtue reduced to their practicable application. It stands opposed to aordiness, to Jealousy or revengeful temper ; to all the se1 fish and malevolent passions; H coincides with the bfghest motives of patrloilt.ni. the most expanded philaDthrophy: and concentrates all Its precepts in reverence to a Divine Creator, acU good will to man. In another part ot this address Mr. Clay says: "Tbe United States are supposed to contain 80,000 Free Masons." They are generally in the vigor of manhood, and capable of mucb active usefulness. It is needless to say tbe suggestions of Clay and his asocia.es were not adopted by tbe various Grand Lodge, atd no general Grand Lodge of Masons for tbe United states tai jet been formed. More than fi.ly years ago tbe '-Mill-boy of the Slashes" bad left his old home at Hauover, Virginia, and had become Harry of the West. . His clarion voice rang out through the Western forests rousing his countrymen as no one before bad done. In tbe balls of congress be spoke for the rights of man with a power that thrilled the nation. If his wise suggestions regarding Ma.onary had been adopted, it is reasonable to1 suppose the fraternity would have teen strengthened and benefited. His remains have long rested in bis tomb at Lexington, but his eloquent words have not yet faded from the memory of his friends and his brethren. Fifty years ago last October tbe rtr.iTiii Lod2e met at Salem, a little town e3tled a.'oß the hiliä ot Waibington county. Thirty,twO lodges were represented. coveriTc a territory extendicg from tbe Ouli river to tbe Wabash, inen mere was Ü ot a railroad in tbe state, and no public conveyance between the towns wheie lodees were located. The delegates rode s tue of them more tnan a huodre 1 miles on horseback. We can see in imagination tbe stnrdy yeomen assembled in a log cabin. tbe grand old primeval torest about them, and tbe wolves tor sentinels. Less than four hucdrcJ Masons were then represented by all the lodges of the state. THE RECORDS SHOW that tha Grand Lodge m?t at Corydon In 1817, 1821 and 1822; at Madison in 1818, 1819. 1823 and 1824; at Salem in 1825, 1826, 1827 and 1832; at Vincennes In 1831, and there was an adjourned meeting at Cnarlestown in 1813. Daring th9 fi-st ten years of the ex istence ot the Grand Lodge of Indiana, Indianapolis was too Insignificant a town to be recognized by tbe Urand Lodge. Tbe first meeting ot the Grand Lodge in tbH city was. og the 2tr day j V a I. ,. AV 1 1 J -. . . i oi xvjveiuuer, iss. mo rtcoru uuts uov. ebow the number of lodg's represented. From tbe best Information accessible it appeals that there was about thirty lodge j, and about four hundred Masons u the state. Indianapolis waa iu tbe midst ot a dense wlderneas, with Itss than a thousand inhabitants. Forty-seven years have passed, a reat cbantge has taken place, it has be come a city of lnoio than one hundred thousand Inl abltants, ' with a system' of railroad, binding It to all parts of the country, bricgiog to aad carrying from it the products ol all lauJs. Iu place of the rude hovel, where tbe delegates of a few feeble 1: dges assembled, is th Grand Masonic Temple. - NVnere four or fivi hundred Masons were represented more thin twenty-eight thousand will be represented at the next mteting ot the Grand Lodge. Tbe city alone contains more than twice as many Masons as could be found in the bt ate when tbe first Grand Lodge met In it. For tbe next twenty 3 eirs tbe Grand Lodge met In the city ot Indianapolis. It baa a steady and prosperous growth. During this period we find nothing or especial Interest except what Is shown in the biographical notices in this article, with the exception ot the preliminary Step which were taken for tbe erection ot tbe Grand Lodge LUi;, now known as "iro uid Masonic nan."., 'THE OLD MASONIC -HALL." THE 8 TTE SECURED, THE CORNER STOSE LAID, AMD THE BUILDING ERECTED THE DKDICATORT EXKRCIES. ' Thlä hall vai comrnonccd during the yetr of Masonry, five thousand eight hundred and forty-eight, and will be constructed In conformity to plins furnished by Brother Jcsfph Willis, architect, Indianapolis. The corner stone wa laid ion tbe twentj-fiith dv cf October, Anno Lucio, 584V A. -U lS18,ln the presence of the Grand Lodge and be:ore the assembled Craft of tbe htai,

large body of tbe Independent Order of Odd Fellows of -Indianapolis. tbe grand

division of the Sons of Temperance of Indi ana, all in their appropriate jewels and re galia, and a numerous concourse ot citizens, by the Most Worshlcfal Elizur Deming, grand master of Maeons in Indiana, in the name of the "Great Architect of tbe Uoi verse Founder, Creator and Preserver of all things." TS OSS WHO WERK PRESENT. ' Present: Officers of tbe Grand Lodge p: Indiana Moat Worshipful Elizui Deming, Grand Master; Right Worship ful G. W. Whiteman, Deputy Grand Master; Right Worshlpfal John W. 8pencer, senior Grand Warden; Kibt worshipful S. P. Anthony, Janior Grand Warden; Right Worshlpfal Rev. John W. Sallivan, Grand Chaplain; Right Worshipful Aastin W. Morris, Grand Secretary; Right orsttipmi Cbas. Fisher, Grand Treasurer; Brother Wm. Fogg, Senior Grand Deacon; Brother Wm. Ii. Doughty, Janior Grand Deacon; Brother Cbas. I. Hand, Grand Steward and Tyler. Building committee, wm. sheets, James whltcomn, Austin W. Morris. 'Architect, Joseph Willis. A complete list of lodges subordinate to the Grand Lodge of Indiana. . Governor of the state of Indiana, Jamea Whitcomb. President of the United States, James K. Polk. The grand secretary then read the following schedule of deposits: Brethren There will be deposited in tbe cavity of the corner stone now about to be laid, as follows, viz: CO STENTS) OF THE CORNER STONE CAVITY. The Holy Bible, square and compas?, the Master's mallet, the 24 inch rule, three lights, the globes, tbe letter G, the plumb and level, a lambskin apron, a sprig ol evergreen, the trowel, sword, spade and coffin, tbe constitution and by-laws of the Most Worshiplul Grand Lodge of Indiana, the printed minutes of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter of this state, of their 1519. An aDsiraci irom tne minutes 01 tbe several Grand Lodnes of the respective state for 1843, showing tbe names of officers, time and place ot meeting, and names and number of subordinate lodges. A printed copy of the proceedings of the last General Grand Royal Arch Chapter and General Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States, held at Columbus, O., in 1847. A copy of the Free Mason's Magazine, edited by Brother C. W. Moore, ot Boston. A copy of the last Masonic Review, edited by Brother Cornelius Moore, ol Cincinnati. A copy of the Jat newspapers issued at Indianapolis. Several pieces of ctin of the United States of America, dated In 1843. A scroll containing tbe names, organizition and present condition of the several churches In Indianapolis. A scroll containing tbe name?, organization, and present conditi n of the several Divisons of tbe Sjns of Temperance in Indianapolis. A scroll containing the date of organization, nemesof officers, and present condition of Sigourney Union of tbe Daughtors of Temperance in Indianapolis. A scroll containing the date of organization, names of officers, number ot members ol Center Lodge or I. O. O. Fellows of Indianapolls. And a scroll containing the following inscription: At the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of the mrst ancient and honorable fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons for the state Of Indiana, begun and held at Indianapolis, on Monday, the 24ih day of May, AnnoLucis. five thousand eight hundred and forty-seven; Anno Domini, one thousand eight bnndred and forty-seven, the following proceedings were bad in relation to the purchase of a site and tbe erection ot a Grand Lodte Hall, to-wit: On motion ol Brother William Sheets, of Indianapolis, Rf solved, That a committee of five on the p-rt of this Grand Lodge, and five to be appointed on the part of tbe Grand Chapter ot Indiana now in session, report at their earliest convenience, as to tbe expediency ot procuring a site in this city for a Grand Masonic Hall. ResolveJ, That the Grand Secretary furnish a copy of the foregoing resolution to the Grand Chapter. Tbe M W. Grand Master laid before tbe Grand Lodge tbe following communication: Hall of Grad Chapter of State of Indiana, My 27. A L. 5M7. To tbe M. W. Grand Lodge of Indiana: . I am ipstructed to inform yoü that the Grand Chapter concur In the resolution providing for the appolntmeotofacommittee to confer witb a nlmilar commutes appointed by your body, on the expediency of procartng a site in this city for a Urand Masonic hall, and have appointed Companions Tayior, Col es toes, Demina, rtoprls and King the committee on the pari of tnlJ Grand Chapter. Kespectfudy, William Süllivan, G. S. THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE. Brother Sheets, from the committee on that subject male the following report: Tbe committee to which was referred the resolution directing them, in conjunction with a committee lrom the Grand Ctapter, to inquire into the expediency ot procuring a site for a grand Masonic Hall In this city and if in their opinion such a site should b secure), to recommaud such location as ir their judgment ' ,promi309 ' tb3 mos revenue to me lnauiuiion in iuo way u rent, respectfully report that they hawe me the committee of the Giand Chapter, and, after a full investigation of tbe first branch of the resolution.; are noaui nouslv 01 tbe opinion that the Grand Lodge ought no longer to delay tbe procuring of a site for the erection of a ball. Tbe committee, aftr coming to , I his . conclusion, then tcok into consideration tha second branch ot the rt solution, - tbe selection '. of a site. Tbe committee welgbed tb subject In all its bearings, s connected with th present and prospective business of this .city, are alike unanimously of tbe. opinion that such site should be located npon Washington street, as tbe.only one that promises a fair Interest upon the investment in tbe way of rent. 'I bey are also clearly ot tbe opinion, from tbe past bis-ory ot the city as well as facts Intimately and inseparably connected with its future growth, that the Increase and spread of business will greatly preponderate In tbe direction wtst, from the present center ot business. This opinion is based partially upon the fact that a large majority ot tbe produce business ot the country will flow into the city from that direction, and from the fact that all the manufacturing power is on tbe weitern border of the city, no srnall element, as they conceive, in tbe future 1 growth of tbe place.- For these reasons, tbe committee directed their attention, in tbe selection of a die, to that part of the city and recommended, without a dissenting voice, the purchase, at once of lots Nos. 7 and 8 in square 67, fronting G3 feet on Washington street, running south on Tennessee street S3J feet, tct Kentucky avenue, thence on said avenue 121 leet. Th s property caa.be Lai now on vsry advaotsgeous terms, the whole for 1 4,2K), one tnouftand iu fcand and tbe balance la four equal annual instalments with ix pö?LLuaiuttrtsij Toe commit tee believe, this.is as good an' investment of the surplus lunds of the lodge as could be

made. The committee have learned that there will be, at the close of the present meeting, SURPLUS OF FUNDS ON HAND amounting to over a thousand dollars, nearly or quite enough to make the firtt payment, as It is likely the payment of one-fourth in band will be received. The committee recommmend that funds be raised by stock subscription for tbe payment of the remainder of the

purcna.se money, and for toe erection of a hall, the cost of which shall not exceed $10 000, with tbe rieht reserve! to the Grand Lodge of sinking or purchasing at pleasure tbe lnc'vidual stock at par, aod tbey recom mend that tbe Grand Lodge subscribe for stock equal to tbe advanced payment on tbe lot, and for the probable annual net revenue of the lodge, and the subordinate lodges such amount a their means might warrant. The Grand Chapter and sub ordinate ccaptera such amount, in like man ner, as tbey may think fit, and Individual brethren in the same way; and that so soon as a sufficient amount has been thus realized to ereet and enclos9 tbe building, to have It done, so as to bring tbe store rooms on tbe first floor into use. Tbey recommend that the second story be prepared for a hall suitable lor celebrations, concerts, town meetings, etc., and tbe third story for two halls, one lor the Grand Lodge and the other for the Grand Chapter. If this plan should be adopted, a boose can be erected without Involving tbe Grand Lodge or any subordinate lodge in a dollar of debt. We therefore recommend the adoption of the following resolutions, viz. : THE RESOLUTIONS RECOMMENDED BT THE COMMITTEE. Resolved, That three commissioners be appointed to make the purchase for the Grand Lodge of the lots named in said report; that tbey procure subscriptions of stock npon the plan proposed; that they invite the presentation ot plans tor an edifice not to cost exceeding ten thousand dollars; that they procure materials, to the extent that tbe stock subscription will warrant, so as to commence tbe building early in tbe spring of 1813, and that Faid commissioners adopt such plans, as in their judgment, combine in the greatest degree neatness of exterior, cheapness of construction and iniernal convenience. Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be directed to subscribe stock to the a noun t of tbe funds on hand, at tbe clcse ot the preset meeting, andforsurh additional sum as tbe annual receipts will meet. Resolved, That the Grand Treasurer pay to the said commissioners, when called upon, any funds in his hands in tbe way of bank stock, ready money, or otherwise. All ol which is respectluliv submited. Geo. W. Whitjca Wm. Sheets, John Tatlor, Joseph Roseman, J. S. Freeman. Committee on part of Grand Lodge. , R Sopris, Isaac Bartleit, Francis Kino, Henrt Colestock, E Deming, Committee on part of Grand Chapter. AN ORIGINAL ODE FROM MRS. BOLTON. The following original od?, prepared for the occasion by Mrs. Sarah T. Bolton, of Indianapolis, was sung by the brethren and citizens, to tbe tune of "Hail to the Chief," led by Mr. Willard and otners of the choir of the Second Presbyterian Church: . ODE. Sons of a gloriom order anointed. Tocneri8nrorages wearKorxne Lora, w earing the mystical badge appointed, Come to thetempie with sweetest accord. Come, lay the corner stone. Asking tbe Lord to own, ' Labors that tend to Ills g'ory and praise; Leng may this mercy seat, Where angels' pinions meet. Best In tbe beautiful temple ye raise. Brothers united, to you it is given. To lighten the woes of a sin-blighted world, Kr o'er tbe eartb, on the free winds of beaven, Now let your banner of love be unfurl. WrLe there tbe blessed three, Faith, hope and charity. Names that shall live through the cycle of time; Write them on every nt-art. Make them your guide and chart Over life's sta to the haven sublime. Go forth, befriending the way weary stranger, Brlgbl'ning the pataway that sorrow hath cro-sed. Strengthening the weak in the dark Lour of daneer. Clothing the naked and seeking the lost. Opening the prison door, Feeding tbe starving poor, Chiding tbe evil, approving the just, Drying tbe widow's tears, SooihioK the orphan's fers. Great Is your mission, "in God is j our trust." Go. in the spirit of Him who Is holy. Gladden tne wastes and tne by-ways of earth, Visit the homes of the wetched and lowly, Bringing relief to tbe desolate hearth. Blud up the broken heart, Joy to the sad impart. Stay t he opDreso. and strengthen the Just; Freely do ye receive. Freely to oi hers give, Great is your mission, "in Uod is your trust." Go forth with ardor and hope ubdlmlclshed. Ever be zealoas and faithful and true. Still, till the labor appointed Is finished, Do witn your might what your hands find to do. Narrow the way and strait, I heaven's guarded gate, Leading tbe soal to tbe regions of love; Then wnh the spotless throng, . Swelling the triumph soDg, May you be found lu the Grand Lodge above. - A TESTIMONIAL TO .MRS. BOLTON, 1 '' Qa the evening of the 24th fay of May, 1S3Ö. the members of the Grand Capter and a large number of citizens and Btraigers met in oneot the city churCies for th purpose of presenting to Mrs. B lton tbe silver cup. voted ner Dr toe urana tjnapier, ior the ttfRUtimi ode we copied aoove. rne presentation speech was made by Judge Morrison, then a resident of this city, and was in the lollowlng words: Mrs. Hol ton j The Grand Chapter of Indiana aro gratified to be permitted, thus cnbllclv. to assure ' ioa of tbelr warm personal esteem and bitth apprecla-. tlon or your poetic mtrits; do t especially ao they congratulate themselves that tbe ODDoriunlty thus afforded en ables tbem. In tbe name of Ancient Free Masonry, to thank you icr your nobie and disinterested vindication o: the principles of the order. In tbe ancient and appropriate symbolic ceremony of living the corn r stone of tbe Grand Masonic HaUof Indiana, you, madame. were so kind and Intrepid as to voluntarily come forward, In tbe face of widespread aud deep-rooted prejudice. to animate us in the work then J Just begun. And when the edifice shall be completed, as we trast it soon will be, we can never look upon its Imposing and symmetrical proportions, loomin out on the blue area of neave a no on a ment of the tasUi and liberality of the Masonic fraternltv Of Indiana without associating a recollection of the beautiful and sonl-lnaplring ode chanted at the if yiugol Its corner stone. To speak of the poetic excellences of the ode is not, of conr?e, the objecto tbls maulfesta'loD, that has been doae oy those roord competent to tbe work than the-lrdivl' nal addressing you. Nor, midam, do your cJaLas to hlh poetic merit rt aloi, pr eveu muit.ly, on this or : any other single, production. Karfrcnilt. Many, verr rnaay guns, rich vnd rare, a' e enwMttned In your coronet. orVT;; and, aver and anon, another and another bnllifuit. Is atade to tiat-bupou tbe eye 'aiv adnilrlnz .pubUo. If, tbt-iciore, yu have bYuu e'üuiousof Liuie, yoUDiif ftel tht jou- have alrotdy attained a mot en vlnble niche fn her temple A Hasons, madauie, we attach pf0oitri value to the signal service done our onitr, by

this free will orTericgof your muse; for we to confident. I repeat the sentiment we do consider it a icost noble, glowing, and trathrol defense ' f the ca'dlnal principles of ancient Free M&sonrj ; principles, alas, most grievously maligned and nilsrepres nted because they are r ot generally understood. Penetrated, therefore, wih a due sense of. the ob igations ander which you had brought the wh le MasoDic fraternity, the Grand Ca peter at Ht lau annual meeting unanimously adopted the following resolutions: . RESOLUTIONS 0P THANKS. "Resolved unanimously, That the thaTissof this Grand Chapter are due to Mrs. Sarah T. Bolton, of Indianapolis, for the beautiful Masonic odeesmposed by her, wbich was rung on the occasion of laving the corner 6tone of tbe Grand Masonic Hall, In said city, ou tbe 25thdyof Oc ober last. "Resolved unanimously, Tha, as a token of tbe high regard which tbe members of the Grand Chapter entertained f r the rhar acter of Mr. Bo:loo, aod to manifest tneir appreciation of her merits as a poetess, the Grand Chapter will present for her acceptance a silver cup with an approprla e device and Inscription. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to carry these resolutions into effect, an J that a cony of the resolutions, under the seal of tbe Grand Chapter, be furnished Mrs. Bolton, with the rresentation." And now, madam, as the honored organ o' the Grand Chapter, in their name and presence, I present lor your accep. tance this enp, the main device of whlcb, you will notice, is the Royal Area, and under which, and between its tustaining columns, u this Inscription : THE INSCRIPTION. "The Grand Chapter of the state of Indiana, 10 Mrs. Sarah T. Bolton, as a token or acknowledgment for her excellent Masonic ode on the laying of the corner-stone of tbe Grand Mafonio Hall, at Indianapolis, October 25, A. D. 1SH; A. L. 6S." The minor device represents a craftsman in the act of bdjusting a cornerstone to its proper place. The Inscription is one quite familiar to you, being three lines from your own inspiring ode: "Come, lay the corner-stone Asking tbe Lord to own Labors that tend to Uis glory and praise." This token, Mrs. Bolton, you will please receive as an acknoweldzment. bv Majmn. nf a

dtbt that neither time nor circumstances will cancel or efface. MR'. BOLTON REPLIED: I have no language to express my sense of the honor conferred on me by tbe Urand Chapter of Indiana, In the presentation of this beautifol cup; but let me assure that honorable body, through you, sir, that I wli: treasure It up with tne proudest care, atd that it iL be tn m in future years, the nucleus of a thoutd bright and cherished recollections. 'ih ode. In consid eration of which it is. presented, was but the fclmpleand spontaneous outpouring ot a heart auvts mj me dictates oi numanity a neart well taught, in the school of adversity, to appreciate humau aid and human sym pathy. When a little child on my mother's knee, I listened to many a story of the stranger cared for. the widow relieved, and tbe orphan chtrlsn! bv Masonia charity, I learned to love and honor your noble anu veneraoie institution, rne seed then sown has ripened with my years, and I now believe that Free Masonry is the sifter of Christianity. tsoth have one out into the wastes and bv. w-ys of earth, 'glvlnz beautv for ashts. th nil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise fur the spirit of heaviness." noth have been subjected to the ordeil of persecnti'-n , and both, meine neorew cniiaren, came forth unscathed by tbe furnace and the fUme. When, bowed and broken-hearted, our first parents were driven from the Garden of Eden, to reap tbe bitter ;rulta or disobedience, the spirit of Free Masonry was commissioned, in Heaven, to blesa and cheer them in their loneliueat. She has ftd tne hungry, reclaimed the wandering, minis ered consolation by ths b-dside ot the dvine. and brleht-ne t the pathway of the bereaved and desolate. Mortals have witnessed her labors of love, and angels have recorded her annals in the archives of eternity. When the Hon shall lie do wr with the 1m mo when the new btavens and tbe new earth are created then and not till then, may she fold her white wings on her spotless t s m, and proclaim that her mission Is accomplished. DEDICATION OF THE OLD HALL. In the epring of 1851 the Grand Lodge flail 'was dedicated to tbe purposes for wbich it was erected. The editor of the Masonic Review, who was present, thus writes cf the dedication: 14 The recent ses sion of tbe Grand Loage was. la some respects, tbe most interesting one ever held in tbe state. The Grand Hall, to complete which tbe memb?r had been toiling for years, was finished, and at this annual meeting was to be dedicated in solemn form. A great crowd bad assembled to witness tbe imposing ceremonies, and the cralt especially were represented by delegates from every part ol the state. We need not describe the procession and the ceremonies, for the-e thintrs are familiar to onr readers; 'it is enough to say that tbe Grand Master, Dr. Deming, officiated on the occasion, and with his usual ssill and ability. The great hall of tbe building was filled to overflowing. Aire and childhood were cotx mir gled In trat throng, maa in his rugged strength, and woman in her loveliness and purity. Tbe governors of Indiana ad Ohio were both in the throng; Judges and officers of state, with representatives from professional, me- ' chanical and agricultural lives.were all present to give eclat to tbe occasion, and honor tbe completion of tbe noble work. Tbe Rev. Brotber Lynch delivered an address that was well received, and gave general satisfaction to the crowded assembly. Tte song published lu our late number (tbe ode which olio ws ) and written expressly for tbe occasion by Mrs. Bolton, the poetess of Indiana, , was sung witb fine effect. We noticed Mrs. Bolton ic the audience, and her daughter, a beautitul girl of "sweet sixteen," as one ot the leading singers In the choir. It la right tbat tbe mother ebould be a poetess and the daughter a musician. Iodiatamay be proud ot her gif ed and accomplished daughters. The following is the poem referred to: ; DEDICATION ODE. . Brothers, rejoice! for our task: Is completed, Att-r the pattern appointed of ore: Let the reward to the 'TalUsmen be meted, While, with thankszivio. ve bow and adore, IjOW at the teet of ilim, 1 Throned where the seraphim And the archat gels sing authem of praise. - Born ofthelowiy dust, TvVnting In faltn and trust, Ilow shall we worship thee, ancient of days? Darkly we grope through the liiht cf belrjg, Weary we wait for the day dawiln bright; Father omnlflc, supreme ai d all seeing. Come to I by temple and fll it with light. nv rite here Thy great name, Kindle the altar flame. Sacred tolbeeL the most holy p ace; And where tbe cherubs fling Light irom each golden wiug. Leave as the Ark with Its symbols of grace. Show us the Truth and the pat h way of duty ; Help us to lift np oar stand rd sublime, 'Til earth Is restored to tbe Order and Beauty Lost m tbe shadowless morning of time. Teach us to sow the Be d Of tuany a noble deed ; Make us determined, unflinching and strong Armed wLh ihe sword of right, . Dauntie ami 1 the fl6h 1 Help as to Level the bulwarks ot wrong. Prompt us to labor, as thou hast directed Oa ttie foundation laid sur Id th-1 pa And may "the s'one whtcn the bu lderejocted.'' Crown onr endeavor with glory at ast. i Then, at the eventide. Laying the Square a! May we look ciltuiy on hfe's w. sun; And,allhe meicy at " - ' Where rnome Hear from the Master tr--6 puaiit, well d?ne.' DEftCRIPriOS OF TP B rJR,T QltAr LODOE i . r' I - t ... II ALIA . 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