The Grand Officers were met at the railroad station at Holyoke by the Worshipful Master of Mount Holyoke Lodge and a delegation of his officers and conducted to the Holyoke Club, where luncheon was served. The party then proceeded to the Masonic Temple at South Hadley Falls. The Grand Lodge was opened in AMPLE FORM at half-past two o'clock in one of the apartments of the Temple. Under escort of a committee the Grand Lodge entered the Lodge-room of Mount Holyoke Lodge in procession. The Members of the Lodge and visiting Brethren were already assembled in good numbers. The Grand Officers assumed their stations and the ceremonies of dedication were performed in accordance with the established ritual. Proclamation that the Hall had been duly dedicated was made by the Grand Marshal. During the ceremonies vocal music was rendered by Brother Norman Dash, of Mount Tom Lodge. After the formal ceremonies had been concluded an historical paper prepared by Brother Sydney Ingham, of Mount Holyoke Lodge, was read by Wor. David Glassford. The dedicatory address was then given by Rt. Wor. Frederick W. Hamilton, Recording Grand Secretary, who had been delegated by the Most Worshipful Grand Master to perform that service. Prayer was offered by the Acting Grand Chaplain. The Grand Lodge was closed in AMPLE FORM at twenty minutes after four o'clock. A true abstract of the Record. Attest: FREDERICK W. HAMILTON, Recording Grand Secretary. At six o'clock the Brethren sat down to a bountiful dinner in the banquet room of the Temple. After dinner remarks were made by the M.W. Grand Master, R.W. Frederick W. Hamilton, Recording Grand Secretary, and Wor. William M. Farrington, Grand Marshal. |