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Montana Freemason January 2016 Volume 92 Number 1

Ionic Lodge No. 38
BUILDING RE- DEDICATION CEREMONY

Hamilton, Montana October 10, 2015
The first corner stone ceremony in the territory was
presided over by Most Worshipful Grand Master
Weston for the old Masonic Temple in Helena, laid
by Grand Master Weston on June 24, 1872. Today we
have assembled here at the Ionic Lodge No. 38 Masonic
Temple building to continue this tradition.
It has been a time honored custom of the Grand Lodge
of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Montana,
upon due invitation to assemble the Craft and, with
appropriate ceremonies, dedicate and rededicate
Masonic cornerstones and buildings, such as the
Hamilton Masonic Temple. Which has served this
community for so many years, and we are assembled
here today for that purpose.

- Brian J. Murphy, MWGM

The Cornerstone of the Ionic Lodge Masonic
building (115 South 3rd St.), was layed on October
6, 1915. Today we commemorate the 100th
Anniversary of this Masonic Building which has
served the residents of Hamilton, Montana, since
1915.

MWGM Brian Murphy officiated over the re-dedication
ceremony. Here, MWPGM Tom Lund applies the Square
to cornerstone. “To square our actions by the square of
virtue and to prove our work.”

Doug Frank, Grand Pursuivant applies an
element of consecration. Wine as an emblem
of refreshment. May those who enter here
be blessed by good health and happiness.

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