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[Photos] Jr.-Sr. High School Mason's Cornerstone
Ceremony, October 22, 2000
Municipal Building
Mason's Cornerstone Ceremony
Photos by: Fritz Rethage Posted March 3, 2003
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| Cornerstone Ceremony at the Municipal Building located at
320 Boulevard --The actual laying of the cornerstone was done by the NJ Grand Master of
the New Jersey Masons. The tradition of the Free and Accepted Masons performing the laying
of cornerstones at important buildings goes back hundred of years as a tradition
signifying the strength and harmony of the public and in particular the support of
government and education. Our first President, George Washington, who was the Master of a
Virgina Masonic Lodge, and performed the ceremony of the laying of the foundation for the
Capitol building in Washington, D.C. |
Cornerstone Ceremony
M. W. Larry S. Plasket, Grand Master of Masons of the State of New Jersey led the
Cornerstone Ceremony and provided reflections. The Masons attested to the stone being
plumb, square, level and sound. Corn, oil and wine were poured onto the stone to
represent the Masonic virtues. The materials to be included in the "time
capsule" were read. Mason Chaplains provided appropriate prayers.
 
  
  
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