HOUSE AT NILES, OHIO, IN WHICH THE LATE PRESIDENT MCKINLEY WAS BORN.

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY'S FAVORITE PORTRAIT, SPECIALLY AUTHORIZED FOR "MCKINLEY AND MEN OF OUR TIMES."

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INTERIOR VIEW OF HIRAM LODGE, A. F. AND A. M., WINCHESTER, VA., SHOWING THE ROOM DECORATIONS AND SYMBOLIC PAINTINGS ON THE WALLS.

The altar, in the foreground, is an exquisite piece of lodge furniture, and the ceiling frescoes are rich examples of superb conception and artistic execution. On the wall, to the right, are personifications of the four virtues, Justice, Truth, Law and Mercy. The mural portrait is of General Lafayette in full regalia, and to the left is a representation of the porch of the Temple of Solomon, in front of which is the dais and chair of the Past Master.

INTERIOR VIEW OF HIRAM LODGE, WINCHESTER, VA., IN WHICH PRESIDENT MCKINLEY WAS MADE AN ENTERED
APPRENTICE MASON IN 1864.

In a panel near the centre view is a full-length portrait of the immortal Washington, clothed in full regalia. Of
the many who were present upon the occasion of this historic initiation only two are now living, viz: William R.
Denny, of Nashville, Tenn., and George E. Jenkins, of Winchester.