At the conclusion of the exercises the Grand Lodge withdrew from the Lodge Room and was closed in AMPLE FORM in the same apartment in which it was opened.

A true abstract of the Record.

Attest:

FREDERICK W. HAMILTON,

Grand Secretary.

The afternoon exercises were followed by a reception, banquet, concert, and dance in Paul Revere Hall, Mechanics Building, Boston, at which brief addresses were made by the Grand Master and W. William M. Farrington, Grand Marshal.

The following day, Sunday, June 13, a religious service was held in the Eliot Congregational Church, in Roxbury, the sermon being preached by W. and Rt. Rev. Brother John W. Hamilton, Grand Chaplain.

The semi-centennial exercises closed with a Past Masters' Night in the Lodge, Monday, June 14. The Grand Master was present wearing the apron which was worn by Brother the Marquis de Lafayette at the laying of the Corner-stone of the Bunker Hill Monument. During the evening the Grand Master addressed the Brethren in a speech full of instruction and inspiration.

SPECIAL COMMUNICATION AT

SALEM.

JUNE 24, A.L. 5915.

LAYING THE CORNER-STONE OF A MASONIC

TEMPLE.

HE GRAND LODGE met in an apartment in

entle in was

SPECIAL GUESTS OF THE GRAND LODGE.

M.I. EDGAR W. EVANS, Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters.

M.E. EUGENE A. HOLTON, Grand High Priest Grand Royal Arch Chapter.

R.E. HENRY N. FISHER, Grand King Grand Royal Arch Chapter.

Bro. WINTHROP LEONARD.

The Grand Lodge proceeded to the site of the new Temple escorted by the following organizations.

BETHLEHEM COMMANDERY K.T.

ST. GEORGE COMMANDERY K.T.

Gloucester.

Beverly.