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TheFreemason, SATURDAY , OCTOBER 2 . 5 , 1873 .

The Opening Of The Masonic Hall At Philadelphia.

THE OPENING OF THE MASONIC HALL AT PHILADELPHIA .

The accounts of the opening' and the consecration of the new and magnilicent Temple at Philadelphia are not only very interesting in themselves , but seen ] to show pretty

conclusively that the labours of that eventful day for the Pennsylvanian Masons were most truly crowned with all the success and completeness that all true Freemasons could wish .

The 26 th September was to those who witnessed its advent and its departure , and will be for many a long year , to the loyal Masons of Philadelphia , a red-letter day indeed !

Indeed the word " Philadelphia" itself seems to suggest thoughts and feelings most congenial with fraternal unity and brotherly love . To use the words of a somewhat gushing but

excellent reporter " daylight dawned this morning" ( the 26 th ) " bright and salubrious , ? nd Philadelphia was made happy , for this was to be a day of days in the annals of the city ' s history . "

We need not carry our readers through long details and longer columns of type , as some of us have seen Masonic processions before , and have read of a good many Masonic dedications ,

but we will shortly sum up the account of the large gathering and " impressive ceremonies , " as our contemporary , The New York Herald , terms them , which dul y marked tlie inauguration

and dedication of the great Masonic Temple at Philadelphia . It seems that , 300 lodges in the State were represented at this assembly of the

Pennsylvanian Grand Lodge , besides 50 lodges of other jurisdictions , and that 12 , 000 brethren marched in the procession , the route of which was carefully guarded by 900 police , underthe ; command of

Captain Thompson of the detective department , and amid numberless crowds of spectators . " To form some idea of the grand pageant ,

almost countless , " says the same active reporter quoted above , "from a description on paper would be a faint picture . It had to be

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seen to be fully realised . Fully 12 , 000 men were in line . Each person was attired in full black evening dress , white gloves and aprons ; every ostentation was strictly eschewed , not a

banner was to be seen in tire entire line , except such as were displayed from the buildings . The entire route marched over is estimated to have covered nine miles . "

The arrangements inside the temple seem to have been as excellent and as ellective as those without . Of course , as it was impossible to

accommodate 12 , 000 brethren within the hall , the dedication ceremonies were proceeded with in the presence of the Pennsylvania Grand Lodge members , and the visiting brethren alone

These were such as are customary in like cases in the Craft , but we are struck with the presentation of the Architect , Bro . Windam , to the Grand Master , and the emphatic encomiums he

passed on that skilful brother , and which , from the account of the building itself , and the print of it we have seen , appear to be most fullymerited .

These needful ceremonies were concluded at last , and that great building now remains dedicated and consecrated , in the name of the Great Architect of the Universe to Freemasonry . And

long may it happily so continue , and minister to the peace and happiness and comfort of the Philadelphian brethren , and the progress and prosperity of the Pennsylvanian Grand Lodge .

"We therefore feel it our duty , as English Masons , to congratulate our brethren in Philadelphia and in America on the completion of this , their gigantic undertaking , and the happy

success which has attended their labours , their devotion , and' their sacrifices . They have the gratification of believing and knowing that they have so far the most elaborate , and the- most

extensive , and the most ornate Grand Lodge buildings in the world , and such as will undoubtedly serve to enhance the value and importance of Freemasonry in the eyes and

feelings of their countrymen in America . Now we look on the erection of all such " stately and superb edifices " to be most truly , not only for the good of Freemasonry , but the welfare of mankind .

Wherever " Freemasons most do congregate , " there we find the liberal arts and sciences are sure to find friends and patrons , and we see goodwill , peace , charity , and toleration , the

distinguishing ornaments of those who boldly avow their fealty to their Supreme Grand Lodge , and adherence to their own Masonic principles .

I ' reemasonry has had opponents in past times , and has its impugners now , but no one can deny that there is , that there must be , some bond of constraining power and efficacy which thus brings

men together , greatly diilerent and differing other respects , whether in political views , or denominational teaching , for one common purpose of fraternal concord , active benevolence , and

sympathising good will . And thus , beyond the mere gathering at Philadel phia , on September 26 th , for the purpose

of dedicating that new and goodly building to Masonic uses and purposes , that firm march of 12 , 000 united brethren tells a remarkable tale to