On arrival of the Officers of the Grand Lodge and the guests at Wollaston they were escorted to the banquet hall on the lowest floor of the Masonic building where a sumptuous banquet was enjoyed by all. The occasion was enlivened by the singing of the Wollaston Masonic chorus.

A social hour was spent by the Brethren, during which time a general inspection of the building was made. It met the hearty approbation of all.

The Grand Lodge was opened in AMPLE FORM at thirty minutes past eight o'clock P.M. in an

adjoining ante-room and at nine o'clock P.M. the Grand Lodge was escorted to the Main Hall of the building by a committee of which W. Eugene F. DeNormandie was Chairman. The Grand Master was received by Wor. Brother Carroll E. Bates, Master of Wollaston Lodge, to whom the Grand Master cordially replied.

An opening hymn was then sung by the Wollaston Masonic chorus. Prayer was offered by Wor. and Rev. R. Perry Bush, Grand Chaplain, after which the ceremony of dedication was performed, following in all respects the established ritual, music being furnished during the service by the Masonic chorus.

The working tools were returned to the Grand Master by Brother Ernest W. Campbell, the architect of the building, who was congratulated by the Grand Master upon the successful completion of his operative labors.

The address to the Grand Master requesting the dedication was made by Wor. Carroll E. Bates.

Following the Proclamation by the Grand Marshal the address of dedication was given by

Rev. Brother Isaiah W. Sneath, Ph.D., Chaplain of Wollaston Lodge, as follows:

THE MISSION OF MASONRY.

Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brother Guests, and Brethren:

At the courteous request of the Most Worshipful Grand Master I am to deliver the address on this dedicatory occasion.

It seems like the height of presumption for me to undertake such a task in the presence of you, Most Worshipful and honored guests, who are so well skilled in the arts and sciences of our Fraternity. I recall, however, that our ancient Grand Master, who represented the pillar of wisdom, on being called by Jehovah to the throne of Israel, prayed for divine guidance, saying "I am but a little child." In a similar humble spirit I appear before you tonight, recalling also the couplet of our childhood days slightly revised,

You'd scarce expect one of my Masonic age

To speak in public upon a Masonic stage.

In recent years the students of Masonry have repeatedly asked the question, What is to be our mission in the twentieth century?

The question has been variously answered. It is to strengthen the bond of union and brotherhood between Masons and between men. It is to provide against the misfortunes of life, of premature death, and of old age. It is to cultivate a true spirit of patriotism in the political life