on the reservation, and preparing the architectural plans for the construction of the college and engineer school. He has treated the military reservation as a single plat and so arranged the character and location of the different buildings of the two systems of instruction as to form one harmonious whole, bearing proper relations with the proposed future parking plans of the city of Washington. "I know his labor has been one of love, controlled by architectural talents of the highest order, and I feel assured that when his work is completed, under the competent supervision of Capt. John Stephen Sewell, Corps of Engineers, the officer selected by the Secretary of War to take charge of the construction of the building, his ideals of utility and artistic effect will be fully and completely realized."

Mr. McKim gracefully acknowledged the introduction, but made no address.

The master of ceremonies then said:

"The laying of the corner stone will now take place according to Masonic rites. The gavel which will be used is the identical one that was used by George Washington, the first President of the United States, in laying the corner stone of the Capitol building."

The stone was laid according to Masonic rites, under the direction of George H. Walker, grand master of the Grand Lodge, F. A. A. M., of the District of Columbia, assisted by the officers of that lodge.

Grand Master George H. Walker, upon being introduced by General Gillespie, took position to the east of the corner stone facing the President of the United States, with Deputy Grand Master James A. Wetmore on his right, Grand Senior Warden Lurtin R. Ginn to the west of the stone, Acting Grand Junior Warden Frank H. Thomas to the south of the stone, the grand deacons crossing their rods over

the grand master, while the grand stewards performed like service respecting the senior grand warden, the remaining officers of the grand lodge being grouped to the right or left of the grand master. The "lesser lights" were properly arranged.

The acting grand chaplain, Rev. Daniel W. Skellenger, pastor of the Sixth Presbyterian Church, offered the following invocation:

"Almighty God! we adore Thee as the Creator of all things. When we consider the heavens, the work of Thy fingers, the sun and moon, which Thou hast ordained, we are constrained to cry, 'What is man, that Thou art mindful of him?' Yet, Thou hast made him but little less than divine, putting him over the work of Thy hand. Oh, Lord, how excellent is Thy name in all the earth! We praise Thee for this great temple of the universe-this great educational structure the corner stone of which Thou didst lay when the morning stars sang together. We thank Thee for faith, hope, and love, the corner stone of which spiritual building Thou didst lay on Zion's hill-a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation. We thank Thee for the heritage that has come down to us--the heritage of patriotism and piety. We thank Thee for the noble men who lived and suffered and died for the principles of American liberty. We pray Thee to inspire us of the present with these same principles, that this nation may extend the blessings of religion to all the earth. Bless the Chief Executive, Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy. Bless those in the Army and those out of it; make all true citizens of this great Republic. Bless, we beseech Thee, all who make and all who execute our laws. Bless this occasion, all who participate in it, and the grand lodge in the performance of this duty. May this institution become not only a source of instruction, but a power that shall make for peace, purity, and piety in our Army and among all our citizens. To this end may the thoughts of our hearts, the words of our lips, and the work of our hands contribute, and to the one Triune God shall be all the praise. Amen."

GRAND MASTER. Right Worshipful Grand Treasurer, you will deposit in the case the several articles as they are called by the right worshipful grand secretary.

Grand Secretary A. W. Johnston read the following list, and the several articles as called were placed in the receptacle by Grand Treasurer James A. Sample:

Copies of letters, etc., showing history of the project.

Blueprint showing the proposed arrangement of building.

Blueprint showing revised plan of general layout of Washington Barracks.

Army Register of 1902.

Copies of general orders announcing system of instruction of army officers, and detail of officers as members of War College Board. Congressional Directory, Fifty-seventh Congress, second session. Annual reports of Secretary of War for the years 1901 and 1902. Photographs of present buildings.

Coins.

Copies of newspapers.

Tracing of old map of post of Washington Barracks.

Tracing showing location of the corner stone.

Copy of printed programme of ceremonies.

Photos of tracings, showing general layout of buildings.

Photos showing methods of construction of foundation for the

Engineer School.

Photos of general drawings of War College building.

Copy of constitution of grand lodge, 1901.

Copy of printed proceedings of the grand lodge, 1901.

Copy of Masonic Calendar, 1903.

Speech of Secretary Elihu Root.

Speech of Maj. Gen. S. B. M. Young.

The workman then swung the stone into position and lowered it by three distinct motions to its proper place at the corner of the foundation, the band meanwhile playing soft music ("America").