The New York Herald Newspaper, June 9, 1870, Page 10

t's Ww ME PAGAN OF MASON The Level, the Compass and the Square. Laying of the Corner Stone of the New Masonic Tempte. TMPOSING RITES AND CEREMONIES. Fifteen Thousand Brethren of the Mystic Tie in Procession. Grand Banquets to the Visiting Lodges. From time immemorable the fraternity of Ancient “Pree and Accepted Masons has enjoyed am almost exclusive privilege of performing those nites attend. ant upon the laying of the corner stones im the erec- || tion of pubic buildings and national monuments, Yesterday the craft bad a grand gala day in the practice of their impressive and imposing cere- monies on'the occasion o/ laying the ‘first stone of the conner” at the foundation of a Masonic temple Wiuea, itis anticipated, will outshine in magnificence @ny structure for a similar purpose in America, Never, at least in this country, since the day when plans upon the trestle board tll the present, was there Witnesred such a hurrying te and fro, such a Sutter the Great Master laid aside the unfinished @! exoitement and such a gathering of the bands. Whemene reflects that Freemasons are understood ‘oe beeclectea from the mass of men, not only by weason Of their physical perfection, but by virtue of Wheir intellectual quaiifications, -and have, as @ -distinguisting mark, been invested with @ ‘badge more honorable than the Golden Fleece or Roman eagle, and that, in addition to this, tthe members of the Grand Lodge are those who dbave been especially selected from their brethren and advanced step by step in reward for unbiem- whed honor and a faithful discharge of every duty, “then, and then only, docs one gain a just idea of ihe dignity and importance of such an assemblage as “that of yesterday in the Masonic mind, Considered from @ broadly political point of view ©the Grand Lodge of New York represeuts an aggre. ‘gate constituency of 75.900 men. THE GRAND LODGE «Fesumed labor at eight o'clock yesterday mornoiog and was opened by the M. W. James Gibson in am- . ple form. M. W. James Gibson. R. W. John H. Anthot RW. Christo; Edmun’! 4 y $ Ee = g '. Jauies M. Aust and Rev. R. L. Schoomaker.., + anc Rev, / erdinand C. Ewer.» ¥. and Kev. Jobo vi, Webster...) Charles 8. Foster. Corneling baselsty . W. R. H. Huntington, John Boyd, Philip Merkle, | - William Sinclair, { ***** #45242 PPPRERREP 428 Sword bearer .-G. Stewards PRE eee -G. 8. D. 2G. J.D. Pursuivant -G. Tiler After forming in line in the hallway of Apollo Hail, the Grana Lodge, with the representatives of foreign Grand Lodges, and lodges of other States, proceeded to Madison square, headed by a baad of music. There were present in the procession all the ofeers Of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, including the Most Worshipiul Past Graud Master Richard ‘Vaux; the officers of the Grand Lodge of New Jer- sey, including M. W. Grand Master Rusiing and Deputy Grand Master Price; the M. W. Grand and Deputy Graud Masters of the Grand Lodges of Canada, New Bronswick, Maine, Fiorida and Missouri. ‘There Were aiso present large delegations repre senting Kureka Lodge, No. 39; Copestone Lodge, No. 641; Oriental Lodge, No. 51, and St. AlAu’s Lodge. No. 68, of Newark, N. J; Lodge No. 2, Louze No, 156, Vaux Lodge, and Mozart Lodg:, No. 436, of Puiladelpnia, Pa. Apouo — Lodge, No, 13, of Troy, N. Y.; Wappinger’s Lode, No. 671, of Wappinger’s Fails, and many others from suburban towns and cities, The arrangements in- cluded a line of march Which should alow all the assembled lodges to be reviewed by the Grand Lodge, which should then join iu the rear of the procession, and on arriving at the proper point pass again (o the front through open ranks, which should salute the Grand Body as It passed. The day opened fine, witn a tew light clouds just flecking the sky and slightest possible apology jor a breeze. As eariy as seven oO clock A. M. the different bodies begau to assemble in their lodge rooms, and prompuy at ha‘f-past_etght the different divisions, carrying guidons numbered from one to ten, were bap in the positions assigned to them along fth avenue. Each division, with its right resting on the avenue, occupied one of the sireets from Fourteenth to Twenty-second street inclusive, and at nine o’clock they moved up Filth ayeaue in the following order:— THE PROCESSION, Grand Marshai—t. Clay Preston. General atds—John %. Bendix, Kowland F, Hin, William Edwards, Robert Irwin, Canaries s. Archer and Richard Campbell. Dwision No, 1.—Mounted Aid, William H. Nash; Marshal, Samuel R. Kirkham; Assistants, Joseph J. Jennings, Henry Mesagel. Grafulia’s Seventh Kegi- ment Band. Lodges—New York, No. 381 U. D.; Seawanhaka, No. 678, brookly thoven, No. 661, New York; Livingston, No. 657; Euclid, No, 656, Brooklyn; Bunting, No. 655, Hariem; Emanuel, No. 654; Perseverance, No. 652; True Craftsmen, No. 651, Raymond, No, 644; Daniel Carpenter, No. 643; Knickerbocker, No. 642; Adytum, No. 649, Brooklyn; Manual, No. 636, Brookiyn; Scotla, No. 624; Prudence, No. 632. Division No. 2—Mounted Aid, Edward L. Gaul; Marshal, Robert Biack; Assistants, George Kenkell, George W. Van Martar. band. Louges—Copestunes, No. 011; Eureka, No. 39, Newai J; Citizens’, No. 23; Tyrian, No. 618, East New York; Ivanhoe, No. 610; Perfect Ashlar, No. 601; Evangelist, No.’ 600; Tabernacle, No. 698; Socrates, No, 595; Feltier, No. 576; Greenwood, No, 569, Brooklyn; St. Cecile, No. 568: Americus, ‘No. 635; Isiand City, No. 566, Long island City; Cornucopia, No. 563, Flushing, L. I.; Brethren of the Twenty-fourth District, Warwick, No. 514, Warwick; Lili! Grove, No. 540, Brooklyn; Gramercy, No. 537; Nassau, No. 666, Vashington Heights, No. 630; Monitor, N Normal, No, 523: Architect, No, 619; Park, Humboldt, No. 612, Division No. 3.—Mounted Att, James F. Ferguson; Marshal, Joel 0. Stevens ; Assistants, Wiliam &. Castenbader, William Dickson. Band. Lodges— Pyramid, No. 490; Manhattan, No, 439; Corinthian, ‘ecumseh, No. 457; lonic, No. 486; Colum- eredatha, No. 483, Brookiyn; Green- ew tree, No. 461, Brooklyn; Harlem, No. 457; , No. 454; Clinton,’ No. 45%, Brooklyn; Hiram, No. 449; Franklin, No, #47; Oltmans, No. 440, Brooklyn; Cassia, No, 445, Brooklyt D. » Division No. 4.—Mounted Aid, James Macgregor; Marshal, H. Stemmerman; Assistant, D. Holm. Kand. Lodges—Delta, No. 461, Brooklyn; Star of Hope, No. 450, Brookiyn; Mosiac, No, 4is; City, No. 493; La Fraternidad, No. 887; Corner Stone, No. 357, Brookivn; Central, No. ofl, Brooklyn; United Brothers, No. 355; Progressive, No, 354, Brooklyn; Rondout, No. 343, Rondout; ay No. : Morris- ania; Puritan, No. 339; Putnam, No, 383; Zerabbavel, No. 329; Acacia, No, 327; Amity, No, 823, Division No. 6.—Mounted Ail, Morris D. Myers; Marzhal, Herman G, Uarter; Assistants, Peter J. Bo- wert, W. Shaw, Band. Loages—Long Island, No, Star of Betlenem, No, 322, Brooklyn; Atlas, No, 316; Swoy Point, No, 313, Haverstraw; Lexing- ton, 10, Brovklyn; Schelier, No, 314, Brookiyn; Continental, No. 287; George Washington, No. 4 Doric, N 80; King Solomon, No. 279; Marion, N 218, We: arms; Heury Clay, No. 277; Arcturus, No. 274; Metropoiitan, No. ; Mystic Tie, No. 272; Chancellor Waiworth, No. 271; Hermann, Ne. 208, Division No, 6.—Mounted Aid, W. H. McNary; Marshal, Philip W. Frank; Assistants, B. Silveran, — ns, Band, Lodges—Moun' D. Willard, No. 260; Apollo, No. ak, No. Arcana, No. 241 3; Constitution, N Wappinger’s, 3. st Twentieth street.—Mounted sie; Marshal, Warren C, Bennett; s De Forrest, Charles Buttric nterprise, No, 228; 10; National, No. No. 206; Hyatt, oFlyn; Templar, No, 203 202; Joppa, No. 201, Brooklyn; Gelsior, No. 195; Piatt, No. i94. Division No, 8.—Mounted Aid, W. W. Smith; Mar- , Myer Daglan; Assistants, {i,j F cock. Band. Lodges—Keys Albans, No. 68, Newark, Marsh, No, 188, Bvooklyn; | . dient, No. 186; Atlantic, No. Ocean, No. 156; .odge of Strict Observance, No. 4; Pythagoras, No. 86; John Hancock, No. 70; Naval, No. 69; Montgo- ¢ ‘0. 68; Mariners’, No. 67; Richmond, No. 66, mond; La Fayette, No. 64; Manhattan, No, Philadelphia, Pa. No. 9%.—Mounted Ald, William De Lacy; Join 8. Dickerman; Assistants, Daniel J on, No. 1913 . 187;' Indepen- NEW YORK HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1870.-TRIPLE SHEEY. 28; Masai Moriah, No. 27; Al- 7s, Benevolent, No. dion, No, 26; Adeip! No. ‘ashingion, No. gait (Ab No, 20; Fortitude, i 18, Brooklyn: Le e (0, 373; L’Union Francaise, ie 17; Prince ot Orange, No. 16; He No. 8; In om nt Royi Arch, No. 2; St, John’s, No. 1; Lodge No, 2, Philadel- vision No. 10,—Mounted Ald, Julian Allen; Mar- shal, Marshal of tie Grand Lyd. Downing’s Bev- enty-first Regiment Band. Grand Lodge of the Btate of New York. Grand Lodge of the State of Pennsyl- vania. Grand Onicers of other jur.sdictions, 'T' General Committee, TRE LINR OF MARCH was as foliows:—Through Fifth avenue to Twenty- u h Twenty-third street to Mad adison avenue to Forty-sixth street; through y-Sixih street to Sixth avenue; down Sixth avenue to Thirty-fourth street; through ‘Thirty-fourth street to Fifth avenue, and down Fifth avenue to Twenty-third street, Previous to the staring of the procession the Grand Lodge marched jn @ body to the corner of Madison avenue and ‘Twenty-eignth street, where they took up position ana reviewed the column as it passed, Toe number in the proce-sion Was variously esti- mated at U Ue at from 12,000 to 20,000, and they Were one hour and fifteen minutes m_ passin: ‘Twenty-eigtith street, They were dressed with gr unvormity in black or dark viue Coats and pants aud with biack silk hats No deviation was allowed from this the prescribed dress, TWO OR THREE PACTS Suggested themselves prominently % the observer white the procession was passiug. ‘dhe iret was the absence of any very considerable number of aged men, the ages of the entire number prabably present- ing no higher average Uhan iulrtyfour or thirty-tive; ihe second was the Marked matiouality of invny of We lodge: locaiites which attached to some of them, ‘The route #1 the procession avi been selected at a late hour, and with the evident intention to inieriere as little a possible with the travel Jn the streets, there was ap absence of the dense crowas which would have gathered about and impeded its progress in the business streets or ave: nue: For tne same reason cecupants of houses along the avenues had lathe or BO nouice Of the alvatr, and none of those decorations which are wont to add acuarui and variety to most great demonstra tlobs ike the present were observed, In their place, however, the Windows, balconies aud s.aircases pre- sentea rich vouqguets of ving, breathing beauty, ar rayed in many colored and elegant tollets, HANDKERCHIENS WERE WAVED and flowers scattered from many a window on the heads of (he passers by, AS tne day drew ou we eat becaine oppressive, the thermometer standing at 83 degrees in tie shade at tweive o'clock, and imany were forced to leave the procession (0 obtain Water to quench their thirst. From the house: ong the way pitchers and pails of ice water were treely brought out and fair hands temptiugly offered the crystal to the thirsty ones, ‘Twenty-third steeet, the rear sul resting on the corner of Sixth avenue and Forty-sixtn street, the ranks were opened and ihe Grand Lodge and visiting Grand officers passed through to the front, the main body con: tunuaily closing up and following im the rear. Ar- Sixth avenue and Twenty-third street, the Grand Lodge passed to the large covered platiorm erceted for thelr use, and the procession Was uisbanded while the ceremony of LAYING THE CORNER STONE commenced, When the assemblage was properly disposed R. W. and Rev, R. L. Sshuonmaker odered We lollow- ing impressive PRAYER, Almighty God, supreme architect of the universe and Great Master of ali, we bumbly bow at Thy throne, exa.ted above ail principalities, powers and names that are ‘named in Leaven And upon earth, that we muy implore Thy blessing upon what, in entire dependence upon Thy aid and smiles, we are now about to undertake, We thank Thee tbat Thou bas put it intd the hearta of Thy servants, the members of this ancient, honorable and venerable fraternity, to erect here a temple to be consecrated to the mysteries of this much exten Order, to wich it is our privilege and honor to belong. We bless Thee tor the unanimity of counsels that bave prevailed in reference to this noble enterprise and the liberality that has been manitested in contributing to its erection. May nothing occur to mar the pleasant anticipation we cherish iu reference to ita completion. “May every stone be Inid in the concert of brotherly union and affection; may Thy Alinighty arm be extended over thowe who ate engaged in its erection, and may the top stone soon be iaid amid load ‘songs and ballelujabs uf praise and ory to Thee, the ont trae God, whose dwelling piace is the Temple not made wit hands, ahd whose officers are the holy angels, All which we as! thy great name. Amen and amen. Response—So mote it be! St. Cecile Lodge, under tne direction of the’ W. David L, bowning, Master, with Senior Warden W, F. Sherwin, then sang the following ANTHEM. Words and Music by Brother Harrison Millard, of St. Cecile Lodge, No. 568, Here we meet to lay the Stone, Here our Temple shail be found; Here our hot hands aloue, By the Mystic tie are bouna, Here the Craft will meet again On the Lever, tried and known; Meet as brothers, part as men Bound by ties How sacred growa. Here for ages may it stand, Like a beacon, light to give; White Lite's waves shail wash t Here Masonic Truth shall li Here our Jeweis sball be stored— Veace and Love—Masonic gema, Hung like pearls on Virtue's cord - Traths more bright than diadems, When the Architect of all— Heaven's Grand Master, full of love— From our labor us shail call ‘To the Lodge prepared above, We wil gather once again Round our Great Commander's throne, And degrees of bliss attain, Higher than on Earth are’ known. The Deputy Grand Master, Kk. W, JouNn H. ANTHON, addressing the Grand Master, said:- Most WoRsHIPFUL—The Trustees of the Hall and Asylum Fund, after many years of iabor, have at last arrived at th point of the undertaking when they are justified in putting into execution so much of the original plan as requires that hall should be buiit in the city of New York. In discharze of have purchased the ground whereon we now stand, and, under resolution of the Grand Lodge, adopted at the annual'communication of 18%, have made ‘suitable pre- parations for commencing the work at this time. Inow ave the pleasure of presenting to vou the chairman of the Committee of Arrangements, M. W. Jobo W. Simons. The chairman said:— Most Wonsryu1.—The committee charged with making arrangements for i one have completed their labors. announce to you that all things are in readiness for the solemn ceremontes of plac- ing the foundation stoue of our Temple. By direction of the Grand Master, the Right Wor- coke and Rev. John G. Webster, Grand Chaplain, delivered the following INVOCATION, We invoke Thy blessing, Grand Architect of the Universe, upon the work of our hands this hour. We acknowledge that “except the Lord bufld the house, then labor is but lost that builtit.” Grant, we pray Thee, ‘Thy heavenly benefac- tion upon this building. Endow the architect attributes of wisdom, strength and beauty. crafismen and workmen ed_in the labor; open the hands and hearts of charity of the fraternity and move them to give of their ability to the noble work, And may we in due time be enabled to bring forth the capstone of the temple of which we here lay the foundation atone in Thy name and to Thy honor and glory. Amen. Response—So mote it be. Mozart Lodge, of Philadelphia, then sang the fol- lowing:— ANTHEM. Words by M. W. Richard Vaux, P. G. M.; music composed and arranged by Brother W. P. Cunnington. Sung by Mozart Lodge, of Philadelphia—W. Joseph H, Liv. ingston, Master Inevery clime, from age to age, Masons performed their mystic rite Craftsman, scholar, poet, sage, Met and beheld Mason! In every clime, in every nation, Masons their Temple built in peace; From cornerstone to dedication, No discord caused their work to cease. Apprentice, Craft and Master Mason, ‘ach his allotted task performed. And in whatever place or station, Devoted taith his work adorned. Strong in this faith, in bonds united, Which hosttle men essay to sever, Our solemn vows to each are plighted, To de a Brotherhood forever. grees pee lay a sure Sphe-wd ey mid their prayers and joyous 1a; On which to ut ahi bitation 4 Now as it was in ancient day: ‘Then ask of God His choicest blessing, ‘That Masons’ work may perfect be, And Masonry each heart possessing, ‘The Craft may dwell in unity. Grand MasteR—The Grand Treasurer will place in the corner stone the articles prepared for the pur- pose, and the Grand Secretary will read a list of the articles so deposited, The R. W. JAMES AUSTIN, M. D., then read a list of the articles, as follows:— Constitution of the Grand Lodge, transactions of Grand Lodge, 1869; the various orders and programmes of the oc- casion, photographs of Grand Officers, Masonic and dail papers. specimen set of United States coins, 1870; siver dol ‘ar, 1870; two silver medallions: copy of seal of Empire Chapter, No. 170; collection of coins, anniversary medallion from St. John’s Commandery, No. 4, Philadeiphia; Japanese coins, medallion of Board of Relief, Williamsburg; Wasbing- ton cent, Maximiltan dollar, silver medallion, Hiram Lod, ‘0. 440;'silver medallion, Scotia Lodge, No. 634; silver medal: lion, Templar Lodge, No. 208; a committee badge, Musonic Fair, John W. Simons; collection of coins, a Pine ‘Tree sbil- Wing, collection of coins, silver medallion, Tabernacle Lodge, Ng. 6965 collection silver coins, Mount Cantion Lodge, No. Besides these there Was a handsome medal from Commonweaith Lodge, of Brooklyn, together with several small coins, &c. On a copper plate placed outside the stone was the folowing:— T. T. G, 0., T. G. A. 0. 7. U, June A. D, 1870, A.'L. 6,870 the M. W. jon, Grand Master of Masons in the W. John H. Anthon, G. W.; RW. Edmund ohn 'W. Simons, G. T.; nd Rey. R. L. Webster, Grand . Cornelius Bsseltyn, . H. ‘Huntington, Grand ody Philip Merkle William aes M: Fuller, Grand Stewards; ©. A. Mar- vin,8.G, D., and gheries B. Young, J. G. D.; W. Fountain, Grand Pure »vant, to John’ Hoole, Grand Tiler, and 9 very large assemibinge of the crait lald tHe Grst stone of this Masonic Hall , On the reverse was the following!= This Masonic Hall, for the accommodation of the State of New York and tributary to an asylum to be hereafter estab- lished, was founded on the &h June, 1870, U. 8. Grant, President of the United States; John T, Hoff- man, Governor of the State of New York; A. Oakey Hall, Mavor of the clty of New York; James Gibson, Christopher G. Fox, John H, Anthon, Edward 1, Judson, James M. Aus- f the Hall and Asyium Fund; John J. 4 Roome, Gi i. Jackson, Advisory nn W. Simona, Chat: ‘lay Preston, Mai HE STONE. oh sung the following J. L. Staats, Jr. Dodworti’s Pwenty-secou¢ ont 1 Nicholas, No. art Philadelphia, Pa.; Pharnix, No. Lansingburg man Union, No.’ 64; Concord 40; Howard, No. 35; Mechanic, No. 31; Dirigu, Nu in, durlag che performance of which the stone yd still another was theair of particular When the head ‘of the column had arrived at riving at the site of the temple, at the corner of ‘was lowered to its piace, Ye Grand Master having | York, to Mozart Lodge, of Philadelphia, at the A?tor Previously spread soma “ement beneath: — House, and the entertainment of Manhattan Lodge, overs Mr cahn was sweetly aun, of New York, to Vaux Lodge, of Philadolphia, By every V, crulng bier on highs ion A ira t gealy rung Below will be found reports of the proceedings, ne af (0d, F At Apollo Hall. ‘The Grand Lodge entertained their guests, officers % the build Of the Grand Lodges of Canada, New Brunswick, Rehan built aie hy Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsy!vania, aaron Ow carne one itty Bait Missouri and Florida, and tne representatives ‘May all be done by Square and Plumb, of te Grand Orients and Rasta of Europe, by. ‘Fhe wae bo bullion toia sod strong Bs we er CUlNe ‘To sing the dediention song. Here may we with Fidelity ‘ur sacred covenants fulfil; pe our Soverelg ‘And Truth insptre the earnest wi: Here Loving-kibdness always reign, ‘And Toleration, bora of . ‘Ob! may we not have lived ip vain, When summoned to the Lod;e above. The GRAND MasTex then said:—R. W. Deputy rapa, Master, what ts the proper jewet of your ee DEPUTY GRAND MasTER—The Square. G, M.—What does it teach? D, G, M.—To square our actions by the square of virtue and to prove our work, G, M. —Appiy the jewel of your oMice to the founda- Uon stone and make report, The ). GM. proveeded t9 the stone. and applied the square, the» returned und said:—Most Worship- fui, | find the stone to be square, and that the cra:ts- men have pertorimed thelr duty, G. M.—K. W. Senior Grana Warden, what Js the jJewe) Of your office, and what ita lemons? | 3. G, ‘The Level. It teaches us the equality of- the brethren, and 1s used to lay horizontals. G, M.—Apply your jewel to the foundauon stone and make report, ca (Done as before.) 7 S, W. G.—Most Worshipful, I find the stone to be ited and that the craftsmen have performed their uly. G, M.—R. W. Junior Grand Warden, what ft! the Jewel of your office, and what are its uses and Jesson? J.G,W.—The plum), It 18 used to erect perpen- diculars, and teacies us to walk uprightly in the of G ®& magnificent banquet at Apollo Hall. Among the most distinguisned nt were M. W. Brother Lambert, Grand ibasters i |. Rich> ard Vaux, Past Grand Master and Right fi; Samuel Perkins, Deputy Grand Master of Pennsylvania; M. W. Winslow Lewis, Past Grand Master; R. W. William Sutton, G, 8. Deacon of Mas sacbusetts, and M. W. Willam A, A, Stephenson, Grand Master of Canada. The sowing is & list of the toasts proposed and the names of those respondin smaes of the Great Wee nth ay commenced, lay t labors this di Simon: prosperity in thelr works. ast Grand Master Lew! Sovereignt ‘We pledge ourselves to stant ith the recular Maso owers of mainteinanee of the individual rights of each, by Past Grand Master Vaux, of Pennsylvania, Fraternal Dead. They yet 6 0 age. ‘Drunk standing and ; We wish them fo nema their memories are a sacred herit 4p alinece, Fit—The Wives and Little Ones. Though our doors are closed against their admission, they have the first place in the heart of every trae Mason, ded to by R. W. brother Crouch. ‘Sith--The Masonic Clergy. Inthe lodge they forget de- nominations and anite in the work of universal beaevoleuce. Reaponaed to hy Hyatt Smith, G, Chaplata, he toliowmhg was the bill of iare, sour. Mock turtle. Salmon, lobster sauce. mon, lobster sa: ‘Crogiiet potatoes, RELEVE. Chicken fricassee, Mushrooms, bane Veat aweetbre G, M.—Apply your Jewel to the foundation stone % and make report. JOD MEMES. (Done as korngit J. G, W.—-Most Worshipful, I find that the stone 13 Ham, Tongue, ad. plumb. The craftsmen aus: performed their duty. Olives, Mixed” Bicklen, Cenciow! a ‘usic. “4 vs wes Overture....0.. OIA . Beethoven. ‘ PORREY. Dowsing fist Regiment Band. thor Niegin,, COO: ee ia, toa. Peeey Citew The Senior and Junior Grand Deacons then ad- vanced to the Stone, bearing the Trowel and Gavel. The Grand Masier, preceded by the Grand Marshal anudGrand Sword Bearer, advanced to the Stone, took the trowel and spread the cement; tuen, with the gavel, struck three blows on the stone; re- turned to his station, and siid;— We, James Gibson, Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York, do declare this stone to be plumb, level and square; tobe well formed, true and trusty; and duly laid according to the ancient customs, usages and forms of our Craft. The ¢ Marsbal will make PROCLAMATION, The Grand Marshal, R, W. F. W. Herrington, then — proclamation 10 the south, west and east, as follows: In the name of the M. W. James Gibson, Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York, I declare the foundation stone 10 be pluib, level and square; to be well formed, true and trusty; and to be duly laid according to the ancient cua- toms and usages of the craft. More music, St. Cecile Lodge then sung the following ANTHEM. Air—“God Save the Queen. Ere this vast world was m ‘Or ity foundations laid, Our Art begun; Cherub and Cherubiin, Serapb and Seraphim, Joined in one glorious hyma Before the Throne, God there Grand Master was; Fixed their unerring laws By His decree, Faith, Hope and Charity, Friendship aad Unity, ‘Truth, Love and Secrecy, All laws divine. Ob! may our constant theme To Heaven's Great King Supreme grateful Love. May we, where’er we meet, Chant balletujahs sweet, And with glad hearts repeat fehovab's praise! The Grand Stewaras then bore tothe stone the elements of consecration —viz., corn, wine and oll. The Deputy Grand Master, Senior and Junior Grand Wardens advanced to the stone. A Steward handed the vessel containing corn to the Deputy Grand Master, who scattered a portion of its con- ents on the stone, saying:— May the blessings of the Supreme Architect be upon the people of this State, and the Crait be nourished with the corn of peace. A Steward then presented the vessel of wine to the Senior Grand Warden, who poured a portion of its contents on the stone, and said:— May the health of the craftsmen employed in erecting this edifice be preserved, and may the Giver of all good keep them from accident and bless and prosper their labors, A steward presented the vessel of oil to the Junior WINES, Sauterng, Claret, Champagne. Cotte and’ Cigars. At the Astor House. Mozart Lodge, Free and Accep::d Masons, from Phuadelphia, was entertained at dinner by St. Nicholas Lodge, of this city, under the auspices of R, W. Jerome Buck, District Deputy Grand Master. Tables were laid for over 300 guests in the grand dining hall of the Astor House, and the Messrs. Stetson provided an unexceptionable men, whic b Was done ample jastice to by the worthy Masons. Over the dais was a handsome green drapery adorned with an illumination of the mystic letter “G.” and “Welcome to Mozart.” The affair was one of the most pleasant ever seen in this city, fully car- rying out the beautiful Masonic ideal of “hospitality and brotherly love.” An absence of that restraint pre- scribed by tie rigid rules of euquette wasobservable, and nothing was seen but genial, whole-souled good fellowship. The members of St. Nicholas Lodge, headed by their energetic Master, did every- thing In their power to contribute to the enjoyment of their guests, and the worthy brothers from the City of Brotherly Love heartily joined them in their eltorts to promote good fellowship. Jmere. the guests were the members of the Grand Lodge of New York, the Grand Lodge of Pennsyivania, with their Grand Master, Robert a. Lambertob, and the Deputy Grand Master, Samuel C. Pemberton; Henry A. Richard, Sagamore Lodge; Judge Jones, Judge Gibson, Past Grand Master Vaux, ex-Mayor of Philadelphia; W. Sears, Past Master; Thomas Brown, R. W. D. D. G. L. Wiltser, John Thornby, Jerry a. Hutchinson, Samuel Jones, George G. Witt, Marshal of St. Nicholas Lodge; Joseph H. Livingston, Master of Mozart Lodge, and many other eminent Masons. The members of the dinner committee, to whom 18 mainly due the great success of the affair, were William J. Kerr, W. A. Sears, Seymour J. Strong, 1. J. Raynor, Henry Tileston, Alexander P. Frink, Louis Josephson, I. E. Garson, James Lawson, H. H. Gowan, George G. De Witt. Keating’s famous band periormed at intervals during the dinner, and tne quartet of Mozart Lodge sung some giees in ex- celient time, eliciting much applause. When the viands had been disposed of R. W, JEROME BUoK proposed the toast ‘The Grand Lodge State of New York,” and said tuat it had been the practice of that sublime, genial and generous patron suint, St Nicholas, to present a cor- dial and generous welcome to the brethren. St. Nicholas had ever shown his professions by his works, and it was, therefore, not neccessary to putthem into words, With those grand qualities St. Nicholas presented cordial weicome to his Grand Warden, who poured a part of the oil on the | hearthstone. (Cheers) He | (Brother Buck) stone, saying:— bg the Pepa Pi « their — May the Creator and Rnier of the world voucheafe His | !0 the simple expressions he = was about bisentag aun ous crafty wherever dispersed; Diessoureoun. | CO give, which was “Welcome, Brethren, everywhere, to St. Nicholas Lodge, whether in labor or in refreshment, or in the performance of the more serious, sober duties of Masonry. To every brother @ cordial welcome.” With that he would ‘ive as a toast, “The Grand Lodge of the State of lew York.” (1.oud cheers.) Grand Master JAMES GissON said that the exer- tions of the last two days had rendered him physi- cally unabie to respond or to address 8o large an as- semblage. He, therefore, begged to be excused ad- dressing the brethren. Deputy Grand Master JouN H. ANTHON then, in his stead, spoke at leagth upon the advantages of Masonry and the brotherly spirit that pervaded Masonry, which was a union of the brethren in that on which they agreed and not of considerations on which they differed, Neither religious nor political opinions were a barrier to the brotherhood of Masonry. Masonry stood before the world the one institution which called men to its purposes on that on which they agreed, and on that only. Ma- sonry barred the door, and dia not allow to enter that which would result in difference of opinion, Thus was developed the absolute possibility of a human brotherhood over the whole earth. The man, therefore, who did not call all Masons his brethren, Was not worthy to be a Mason. (Loud cheers.) In all their lodges this one great principle was to be remembered, (Cheers.) The address of D. GM. Anthon was followed by brief responses from Grand Treasurer Simons and Grand Secretary Austin. The following toasts were then announced in Proper succession, mterspersed with appropriate Voval and instrumental music:— The Grand Lodge of the State of Pennsylvania.—Re- sponse by R. W. Lamberton, @. M. Grand Lodge of Penuayl- vania, try, preserve the Union, give peace and prosperity to the people of New York, and to all the nations of the earth. Music—Orchestra of Mozart Lodge—C. R. Dod- worth, conductor. The Deputy Grand Master presented the architect, saying:— Moser WorsntPrvut-I present to you Brother N. Le Brun, who has been chosen Architect of {he Temple. He is ready with craftsmen to proceed with the work assigned him, and desires to be invested with the insignia of hia task. ‘The Grand Master handed the Architect the Plamb Level and Square, and a plan of the work, and directed him to proceed with his labora. The Grand Master then said:— MEN AND BRETHREN—We are assembled here to-day as regular Masons, bound by solemn engagements to be good citizens, faithful to the brethren, and to fear God, We have commenced the building of a house which we pray may be a place of concourse for zealous craftsmen in ages to come; that by it harmony and unity may be promoted among the brethren, and the fame and Usefulness of our ancient and honorable institution promoted. ‘The Grand Marshal proclatmed:— Know ye, that the Most Worshipful James Gibson, Grand Master of Masons in the State of New York, bas this ‘day, at this place, laid the corner stone ot the Masonic Temple, in ecordance with the forms and ceremonies of our ancient ora THE ORATION. The Rev. Brother E. 8. PoRTER was then intro- duced as the orator of the day, and spoke nearly as follows:— BuoTHERS—If you williisten tome for a very few mo- ments I shall soon finish my oration and allow you to return to your respective places. Long desired has been the arrival of this day and its august ceremonies. Our quickening ex- ctations were warmly excited, and it is with a just and onorable pride that we looked forward to the laying of this corner stone ‘years of geverous, “pattent labor the preparations have been made for this | | Mozart Lodge—Harmonious in Music as in Masonry .— rite, The asonic fraternity in this city and | Responded to by W. Bro. Livingston. burbs and from surrounding neighborhoods have united, | The City of New York.—A letter from Mayor Hall was i to-day the Jong. expected event has been realized, | ead in respor and I pray that the blessing of the Grand Architect of the ‘The Visiting Brethren.—Responses by E. W.Vaux, P. G. M., Universe may be on this beautiful stone, which is the seed laid to-day whose harvest fs to be gathered by future gen tions. few words about the objects aud el r all “speak only of what I know testiy only of what 1 have iasonry is nelther polit! cal, sectarian nor national; itdoes not belong to any party, or denomination or country yet. It (s patriotics it te religious: ‘and is dedicated to freedom the world over, (Applause, )The sum of Masonic unity is faith in God, our Maker and Preser- ver, and its chief mentor is the Holy Bible, (Applause.) It teaches us to restrain our desires; its constitutional laws are of the highest etficacy aud {ts system i to teach brotherly love to aii, Tam uot here to defend the Order, yet we cannot forget that it has been unwarrantably assailed; but, for the most part, its enemies are its eulogista, for our Order bas the honor to-day of carrying the anathema of the proclaimed enemy of popular freedom and ts of Kenneylvania; M. W. Robert L. Lewis, P. G.' M., New or ‘The Press,—Response by Brother Howell. Woman.—Responded to by Brother Raynor. The festivities were continued to a very late hour. At the Metropolitan Hotel. At twoo’clock yesterday afternoon a banquet was given atthe Metropolitan Hotel by the Manhattan Lodge, of New York, to the Vaux Lodge, of Philadel- phia, at which W. John C. Boak presided. It was a grand affair, and the guests did not depart till a late hour In the evening. jlliberty. If the pri ou the Vatican curse us for being Masons it s natural, for The following were the regufar toasts :— in every lodge there is always found # Holy Bible, | _ Firr—Manhattan toasts the Grand Lodge of New York. and every Mason ts a free man. All the duties | Responded to by M. W. James Gibson, Grand Master, of, Masonry are enforced by the Sacred Word. | In | | Seund-Qur Guests. “Response by’ the Master of Mozart the controversies through which onr country has Woe of Philadelphia. Third—The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and its Past Grand Officers, ‘The response to this toast, by M. W. Past Grand Master Vaux, was a brilliant effort. Fou th—The work we are engaged in—the Masonic Hall gnd Asylum. Response by R. W. James M. Austin, Grand secretary, passed the deciaration is ringing allalong the Masonic line, “We won't give up the Bible.” (Enthusiastic applause, which was echoed from rank to rank until an immense cheer from the crowd outside rang out and was echoed back to the platform.) Allow Masonry to give up that Book and its work would cease and its fodges might be closed, for without that it is nothing. (Cheers.) Certain Protestants, too, have pronounced against the Order; but their pre- juices ‘are fast ‘dying out or fading away like the morning mist before the great goad of day when he appears in his giorious east. (Immense applause.) A great prejudice exists against Masonry for ite mysteries, but nothing takes place behind the vail of the lodge which ean be in the romotest way considered inconsistent with the Public declaration of our Order. Our signs are indeed our ‘own, but they are nothing more than a friendiy alphabet by which fora moment we can read and spell what fe required by each other. So Masonry shines in upon us and miarches 20,000 strong fn the metropolitan city of the Empire State. (Cheer NOT A CHURCH. Our fraternity does not pretend to be a church, its mem- bership is common to all communities. Masoury isa fraternity for holy regurd aud fraternal improvement, and it prose. cutes its work with.energy and with .ove, and ‘ite ebarity ex- tends to ail the human race, In conclusion, the reverend brother recommended the bretnren to continue to live according tothe precepts of the Order, and by stich conduct on their part they would ever secure the glorious blessings of harmony, love and peace. ‘The closing ode was then sung by t! 4 ternity as foilows:— ey he coe e ANTHEM, Words by Brother A.J. H. Dugaune. Air—“Old Handted.” Master Supreme! to Thee, this day Our corner stone with praise we |. And, resting on Thy Word fulpiltd, To Thee, O Lord! our House we bulld. Nor build we here with strength alone Of carved Wood or sculptured a But, squarely hewed, aud broadly plaoo’d, Our lives we raise like ashlars grand. By Thee, O Lord! our Work design’ The Widow's Son his Help shall ted? And we shall frame, for Gomblin youth, The Winding Stairs that lead to Truth. In Faith we toil—in Hope we climb Fisth—Masonic Charity, Response by R. W, John H. An- thon, Deputy Grand Master. Sizth— Wherever Dispersed. Response by Jobn “8 Past Grand Master, About 500 persons sat down at this banquet, which Was a most recherché attair throughout, THE LIBERAL CLUS. Highly Interesting Paper on ‘Spain in 1869.” The New York Liberal Club last evening, at its room, 23 Third avenue, listened toa paper read by Professor J. K. B. Willcox on “Spain in 1869."" Upon commencing the Professor referred to Sefior Rivero's speech in the Cortes, asynopals of which was pub- lished in yesterday’s paper, denunciatory of the restoration of the Bourbons and monarchical erec- tion, and deciared the formation of a Spanish re- public, towar d which that speech pointed, to be im- possible at present. He then said the feeling of many Spaniards was condemnatory of the action of the Cubans in carrying on the insurrection after the deposition of Isabella, instead of waiting, Micawber-like, for “something to turn up’ that would insure their admission to representation in the Cortes, and the abolition of the objectionable features their government; others refused to be- lieve in @ general Cuban insurrection, but declared it to bea Lene i of brigands such as in Spain is chronic; while the republicans were rapidly grow- ing inthe belief that it would be better to release that province, which having previously sustained se exchequer of Spain, had ey bees Meciee of --ontinual * expenditure for subjection. ‘To Charity—our Arch sublimi Concluding, he referred to the growth of And more the K: 0 O'Mantert Lord! in Theses weset ‘despotism’ in Spain as. the cause of its Gegeneracy and present condition. Early in The R. W. and Rev. R. L. Schoonmaker then pro- nounced the benediction, and the vast , regain. the history of Spain there was a greater population than at present, which large ulation Was the re- ing its divisions, marched to the various lodge rooms | guit of the founding of nee Toke as these cities ana dismissed, - were recaptured from the Moors, the inhabitants of which were granted great local freedom, But THE BANQUETS, nil ip If. having forcibly assumed the throne the Cortes refused to recognize such assumption, and In the evening the brethren of this city regal number of the visiting lodges and prominent of ‘were, Of course, dissolved; the freedom of the cities of the Order at dinner, the most’ importa 8 Withdrawn; persons of consequence were bliged to fly to escape persecution, taking with em the wealth of the country, until the people ‘ere obliged to exercise the greatest economy in these entertainments being the banquet.of the Lodge, State of New York, at Apollo Ti Sat of the fertilizing streams and rivers by the fierce tendered to the representati of foreign t of the beaming sun. and the conversion of pre- Lodges; the dinner of St. Nicholas Lodge, usiy arable landyynte arid wastes. je cultivation of the land, resulting in the destruc- n of the forests, and, consequentiy, in the drying, BROOKLYN CITY The Police, Education and Health Commissions— Mayor Kalbfieisch and the Democracy— Reported Domestic Tragedy—Fires, Ar- rests and Miscellaneous Matters. _ dames J, Fielding nas been appointed a sergeant ™ the Seventh precinct, 1n the place of Hiram Davis, removed. Justice Delmar yesterday committed Mary Ratigan, @ servant, who is charged with setting fre to her master’s residence, No. 3 Strong piace, to awalt the action of the Grand Jury. The Police Commissioners yesterday appointed William H. Falk @ detective at the Police Head- quarters, Mr. Falk, who is a son of the late Inspec- tor, Las been clerk in the Central Office heretofore. The Gommittee of the Board of Education, to whom was delegated the selection of a candidate for the naval cadetship of the Second Congressional bree tyie has reported in favor of John A. Anderson, pupil of No, 7 ane school, who resides at No. 347 tale street. The appointment has been made by the Secretary of the navy, The Board of Health met yesterday and adopted the subjoined resolution:— Resolved, That the Health Officer of the city of Brooklyn do have the power, aul hts ond privilege, hereto fore confe pons or ng ia. the Sanitary Superin- tendent of the Metropoittan Sanitary district of the State of New York, as such officer was created and designated by caper ‘74 of the laws of 1866, and any sul mt laws or ordinances ing or aifecting said office and the duties thereof, and the auid power is hereby conferred upon said olficer #0 far as the city of Brooklyn is concerned. Mary Hagan, wife of John Hagan, lately residing at No, 208 Columbia street, died recently from some affection of the lungs, it was believea, It has since transpired that she stated shortly before she died that she had been struck in the breast by her hus- band. The Coroner, Mr, Whitehill, caused the arrest of Hagan yesterday, who is held to await the result of Arg investigation which has been instituted in tue case, A committee of three has been appointed by tne Democratic General Committee to wait upon Mayor Kalbfleisch, the chairman of said committee, and request him to resign, or to be more attentive to the duties of his position in that body in the future, As the matter now stands his Honor is derelict, they claim, in his duty, having presided only once siace his election to the presidency of the committee, A fire broke out about two o'clock yesterday after- noon in the paper collar factory occupied by J. Bruen, at Nos, 22 and 24 Vine street, The loss on stock and machinery 18 estimated at $8,000. The building, which 18 damaged to the amount of $2,000, is owne by Isaac Van Anden, and is insured in the Mechan- ics’ Insurance Company. ‘the stock was also in- sured 1n the New York and other insarance compa- nies. The fire originated in the third story, near the boiler, from the explosion of oil wnich had been, through oversight, left contiguous to the latter De- tectives Denton and Foik arrested George Wilson, Augustus Ward and John Knowles at the fire on suspicion of their being there for nefarious purposes, They were held to awalt examinations as pick- pockets, THE ARION’S SUMMER FESTIVALS. The Arion Society have appointed the following Saturday evenings during the present season for thelr usual popular summer festivals, to be held at the newly refitted Terrace Garden, on Fifty-eighth and Futy-ninth streets, near Lexington avenue:— dune 11 (next Saturday) and 25, July 16 and 30, August 13 and 27 und September 10. These enter- tainments will consist of vocal and instrumental fds etc under the direction of Maestro Cari rgmann, now and then a vandeville or comic operette, and will always close with @ limited nuin- ber of dances, Sunday, the 24th of July next, nas been arranged the err “Marine Excursion’ of the jolly Arions on the Hudson aid in the Bay. FATAL EFFECIS. OF LIGUTNING. Three Men Killed Instantly, a Fourth Badly Burned and a Fifth Deafened. [From the Chicago Republican, June 6,] One of those fearful occurrences which, trom their rarity and suddenness as well as their inevitable- ness, fill the observer with a fecling of awe and con- sternation, happened Saturday about noon. A party of laborers, nine tn number, tn the employ of Mr. Kline, a contractor, wefe working Saturday about noon on North uvehue when the thunder storm com- menced. The rain came down heavily and they were compelled to desist and seek shelter from 113 tury. They ran toward @ barn near the corner of Milwaukee avenue, owned by Mr. R. Perl. One of the men named ‘Dowling was sf near the stairs Inside the barn. Staack, another Jaborer, was sitang outside near the northeast corner, Miner was sitting close by the door and Eiser, Andrew Kennappei, John Schaenfeld and a man named Schultz were aiso in the barn, standing near the cen- we. Suddenty a brilliant flash, a streak of light along the wall and the oor, the crackling of splinters anda tremegdous crash like the boning of a mine, and EI! the principal witness, fell stunned uy the floor, He was insensible for a few moments, but recovering consciousness he ran out, terror stricken, scarcely alive to the surroundings. ‘The drenching rain soon revived him, and he ran back to the barn. Dowling and Miner were lying dead upon the floor, just where a moment before they were sitting in the enjoyment of fall health. Running out again, nearly bewildered, Elser saw Staack stretched upon the ground, lifeless. Gradu- ally becoming less excited he looked round to see if he was the sole survivor of the awful catastrophe and beheld Schaenfeld, Kennappel and Schultz to- ther. Tne last numed man was lying down groan- ing, the other two standing over him. His legs and thighs were both {éarfuliy burned. Schaenfeld was quite deaf, the shock having temporarily paralyzed the organs of hearing. A number of persons flocked rapidly to the spot, and curried the corpses and the suffering man into the house of Mr. Perl. The barn presents a strange appearance. Tne bolt struck it at one corner, whence the subtle essence passed through to the opposite side, tearing of the boarding and striking down the men; and Elser says he saw the htping run along the floor between the men before it exploded. The bodies present no signs whatever of violence. The faces are all calm, placid and undisturbed, and the dead men wear the appearance of sleepers, ‘Their clothes were uninjured. ‘The Coroner held an inquest yesterday aiternoon, when the facts as above given were fully corroborated by Schaenfeld, Etser and Andrew Kennappel. Schultz had been conveyed to his nome, where he was attended by a doctor. It is hoped he will recover. The jury returned a verdict that Henry Miner, Thomas Staack and Patrick Dowling came to thelr death on the 4th day of June, 1870, by being struck by lightning in the barn of Rudolph Perl, Henry M.ner was an old man, and had reached his seventy-first year. He was married and lived at No, 160 Second street. Thomas Staack was fifty-six years of uge, lived at No. 165 Sangammon street. He leaves a wife and four children, Patrick Dowling lived on South Hal- sied street. His age and the number of his family are unknown. US. Misc HOUSEHOLD WORD. Buy your China, Glass, Plated Ware, Refrigerators. 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HIND » CHORAL 806 BS ” GRAND PATRIOrIG FINALE: “THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER” MADAMK PAREPA-ROSA, THE ENTIRE CHORAL SOCIETIES, CHOIRS o las THE OREAT ORCHESTRA, HOsUe dea ree an conneorons, sae \ CARL BERGMAN, CARL ZERRABN, MAX MARETZE R . Dr. JAMES PEC bsg P. 8. GILMORE. The above programme, aclected as the inaugural pree ea presents all the conductore-the Great Choral ganization and the Great Orchestra—with @ iting Pairk otic Finale. Admission for this oceasion.. -One Dollar, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 14, + GRAND OPERATC, CHORAL AND ORCHESTRAL PROGRAMME, PART FIRST, SELECTIONS FROM THE SECOND 8YMPHONY—BEETIHOVEN, THE GRAND CENTENNIAL FESTIVAL ORCHES'RA, THE GRAND ORCHESTRA AN Ses oranda iT ID COLISEUM ORQN, GRAND OPER IL TROVATORE$ wee MISS CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG Mrs, RowaRD Paci Motor SIGNOR P. BRIGNOLI bedi SIGNOR PETRELLI tad as Count dung And Finale of the First A: DUO, CONTRALTO and TENOR, and MISERERE,” “THE MISERERE, THE COMBINED CHORUSES OF THE ITAULN AND GERMAN OPERA COMPANIES, THE COLISEUM ORGAN AND THE GRAY PART SECOND, ROBESPIERRE, LITTHOf, with the “MARSEILLAISE,” inatrumented for thestire- BRASS and REED BAND! THE GRAND FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA ani THE COMBINED MILITARY BANDS, | Grand Duo, “MASSANIELLO’ sesee/ Auber Signor CH. LEF RANG, nen Grand Trio, “WILLIAM TELL”, Fi Signor CH. LEFRANC. Signor G, REYNA Mr. JOSEPH HER Grand Quintet and Finale. MAKTHA, Miss CAROLINE RITCHINGS-BERNARD, Miss ROSA HERSES, Miss ISABELLA McCULLOCH, Miss ROSA COOK, Macame BERTHA JOHANIN, Miss ZELDA HARRISON-SEGUI le. Ny, Mile. ERIDA DE CEBELE, {, Mule, SOPHIE DZIU ONEL. Signor @. Mr. WILLIAM CASTLE, Mr. THEODORE HABELMAN, ‘Signor FRANCISCO FILLIPI. Signor B, MASSAMILLIAN Signor W. LOTTI. PLUN. KET. Mr. 8, C, CAMPBELL, Mr. HENK1 DRAYTON, Signor PETRELLI, Signor G.'REYNA, Bispor AD. ROOLFI, with the combined GRAND CHORUSES OF THE |LIAN. ENGLISH AND GERMAN OPERA COMPANIESiained by the GRAND ORCHESTRA, GRAND CHORALE, “ACHIEVED 1S THE GLORIOUS WOR, as THE ENTIRE COMBINED UHORAL SOCIES, 3, ORCHESTRA AND ORGAN, GALOP, “JUBILEE METZE} AND, tng PE MILITARY BANDS. ‘The foregoing programme presents by far the grea\ nme ber of recoguied stars and artiste which have teeth assembled and presented on one occasion, together{tbe entire combined choral societies, the combined chonathe great orchestra and the military bands, ‘The price of admission for this occasion will be ‘ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS, TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 14, FIRST GRAND ORATURIO, \ HAYDN'S ORATORIO, | “THE CREATION.” MADAME PAREPA-ROSA, MR. H. NORDBLOM, MR. W. W. WHITNE' AND THE SELECTED ORATORIO SOCIRTIES, Rumbering °¥*F nwo THOUSAND VOTO ASSISTED BY THE COLISEUM ORGAN AND THI D-ORCHEST AY AFTERNOON, JUNE 15, PROGRAMME FOR THE MILLION. ALL THE MUSICAL ELEMENTS GF THE FESTIVs COMBINED. GREAT DAY of 3 NATIONAL, PATRIOTIC, POPULAR and CLASSICA lamas te pacer vhe direction of “ i) THE RENOWNED ‘projector of THE NATIONAL PEAVE JUBILEE, In accordance with a general desire MR, GILMORE w reduce i VERDI'S FAMOUS ANVIL CHORUS, THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER and other POPULAR pieces, as performed at the SACE JUBILEE. PEACE Also ULLIEN’S Quadrilie of ALL NATIONS, . introducing the hymns of ENGLAND, FRANCE, RUSSIA PRUSSIA, AMERICA and other NATIONALITIES FULL CHORUS, GRAND ORCHESTRA, COLISEUM OR- GAN, MILITARY BANDS, DRUM CORPS, ANVIL COM- PANY, BELL CHIMES, CANNON and other accompani- ments, MR. GILMORE’S POPULAR PROGRAMME will also include the celebrated Overture to WILLIAM TELL and LES MARTYRES; also GOUNOD'S AVE MARIA, with seni: ONE HUNDRED VIOLINISTS, and will resent the grand choir of artists and the entire com- bined Choral Societies, Karly publication of ali the nume vers. WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 15, Second Grand Oratorio, Selections from THE FIFTH SYMPHONY—Beethoven, MisNDELSSOHN’S: GRAND ORATORIO, ELIJAH, MADAME PAREPA-ROSA, MISS NETTIE STERLING, MR. WILLIAM CASTLE, MR, W. W. WHITNEY, a THE HANDEL AND HAYDN SOCIETY OF BOSTON,. numbering tor this occasion UPWARDS OF SIX HUNDRED VOICES, THR VERY HIGH REPUTATION Of THIS SUCIETY naturally leads to the anticipation of one of the most de- Hghtful and artistic performances of this GREAT ORA- TORIO which.can by any possibility take place. THURSDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE, 16, 1870, AT Bi) ATINEE, MOST EMINENT SOLO: 1 GREAT’ ORCHEST! WE ORGAN. Selections from MOUNT OF OLIVES, FIDELIO and the. NINTH SYMPHONY. Itis worthy of remark that on no previous occasion in. America have all the elements for which thi wrote been combined in one musical gathering. the Opera, the Orchestra and the Organ, THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 16, GRAND OPERATIC CHORAL AND. MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 17, GRAND ‘ORATORIO ‘MATINEE. 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