New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-28

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Solomon 1851 Atwood No a"9
The delivery of the Warrants was followed by
the singing of the following
MASONIC ODE
Written for The occasion, by George W. TcreHsoH
Hail TO The DAY thai cements our iovd band;
Hail to the day that sends peace tn ough the land
Let Mas 1ns rejoice-spresd the glad ndlngs Wide
Our Unions completed, never more 10 dlYlde.
This day seesthe best contamination Of love-
The olive branch borne in the beak OF the dove
Prosperity smiles and bTik Virtue stands, pleased
That the demon of Discord has at length been appeas'd
Nav We meier from the path way Peace again stray
Nor forget to pluck wisdom from life's stormy way;
That our future career may with pleasure abound,
When my sucal love docs our Circle surround.
TO the great Divine Architect let us give thanks
That His wisdom has brought ia in brotherly ranks
Let the mantle Of Cnarity cover al faults
And from dan ger and faction were safe from assaults
Mr.. WILLIAM H. MILNoR, NJ. w. Grand Mas.
ter Of the State of New York, then came forward
and delivered the following
GRAFTON
Life has been called pilgrim age and perhaps
no term could be selected more expressive OF its
uncertainty, dangers, and hopes 1t is indeed
pilgrimage, through a region OF varied aspect
beneath checkered sky OF cloud and sunshine.
Man is indeed, pilgrim-one OF goodly com
pany as diverse in characterand feeling, as In ian
guage and complexion; yet all united IN one com
mon object all pressing forward to one common
goal the ocean Of Eternity AS the strings OF an
instrument responding to the same touch, but
vibrating with it's own peculiar tone. produce one
harmonious melody, all hearts respond TO the
touch OF the same divine Master, each with Its
own peculiar measure, yet all uniting to perfect
the great work for which they were created, the
glory Of their Maker. Life is indeeda pilgrimage,
oyous to some, yet wearisome at times, to all; IN
all its stages, youth, manhood, and old age chan8'
ing and uncertain. Yet on this Journey, however
dreary to each one, howeyerdespondlng, there aP.
pear green spots as welcome rs are the oasis OF
the desert to the painting carayan-Where the
sparkling waters and cool heritage, invite to re.
freshment and repose. Here the weary spirit
loves to linger ewing it's vigor for the journey
onward Here, like the good old Patriarch, weerect
pAar of remembrance, in token that God lath
dealt kindly with US These are the waymarks
along the travelpath OF life, to which Memory OF,
ten returns in seasons of danger and distress aud
briggs back fresh courage for the conflict. Near
to such green spot have We come to-day Such
way -malk are we about erecting on the path
WAY Of time. We have halted, two bands OF P1l'
grilns at the clear and pure fountains OF trut rum
and chnrit.-and, for brief period, rest by the
still waters. How refreshing thus to meet an!
inssrohun,se friendly greetings How delightful
/ to know that such union IS not but tor day or
/ hour. but that when the signal is given for the
march onward, we are to journey together through
( the rest OF our pilgrimage tightening each Others
tolls, sharing each others burdens.
This is indeed glorious day for Masonry
| Douby glorious for she appears again before the
/ world after wears OF seclusion, here clad "a the
white robe of brotherly kindness and chariiy.-
O. there are spirits looking down upon tins
scene rom the realms above, who are rejoicing
with oy anspeakable, at this Joyous spectacle
/ They living, believed the day was not Tar diStaat
when, ell differences forgotten, TINS union "ouu
/ be ctleCted-that the hour woulG come Wlen
atcnement would be made for the wrongs OF Ma.
sonry They died in this iata. 1t had supported
! them through many day Of trial, When the heart
was ready to sink beneath the load OF obloquy and
reproach which their persecuters some IN l8no
rance, but more in malice, heapedup them me
hour has come, and | stand before you the official
head of this united body, with a swelling and
grateful heart but with tongue too feeble to do
Justice to the occasion, This is indeed glorious
day one which will long be remembered IN our
aDnals-whose tale will be told to our children
children | would not mar its pleasures by mar
rating by gone Observation-Disclosures winch
trust are to be buried in oblivion IL is sufficient
to know and feel that we are One-one IN feeling
one in acton-bretUen OF the mystic tie
with cheerful hearts and ready hands, now, and
for the future. resolved untedIy to promote the
blessed work o fMasonry Masonry what thoughts
cluster abou, the heart at the mention otthat word
Masonry so much reviied because so little under
stood Masonry venerated forts antiqulty-yet
suspected from its mystery Masonry whose
genial influences, Ike the dew drops to the
flower are felt but seen only in the chrystal tear
resting on the eye of Gratitude dissolved By that
! sunshine OF which 1t is the precursor
Il perhaps i'll becomes me TO speak OF her beauty
and excellence, lest it be thought that cool Ind5'
lneut has given place to excited teehng ct VINO
so well fitted to speak her praises as one who has
/ been taught her principles, who has reailzed
tbsir power | would not however, be the mere
eulogist of Masonry, for she needs no euiogy oil
( words The epitaph of thatilustrious Mason-the
+ great architect, resting In the splendid Temple OF
! Ills own creation" CircumspIce Look around
+ is the best eulogy of living Masonry. Look
around at the temples and palaces she has reared
! in every handbook at her affairs bright with the
fires OF truth in every clime-look at her children,
their name is Legon-humbly ministerinS to the
suffering and needy. To whom is the world IN
debted for the perfection OF architecture ana the
erts-to Masonry She gave the first impulses to
the systematic dissemination oflearnlnS w men
during the dark ages the clouds OF darkness and
sunerstitjon rested upon the Nations, she was the
chosen guardian of literature and scence-and
when those clouds lited-and the horison became
olasr--then came forth from her inner sanctuary
a chosen band 10 show to the people t9a' there
still remained remnantoi the wise aud prudent
Much has been said and written, respecting the
oriqir oF Free Masonry Ridicule has been too
FREQUENTLY cast by the Ignorant anu unthiuklng
upon her pretensiOns to great antiquity. e. tue
ieers OF the ignorant and the scoihu5s al me pro.
fame have not one lot or titt!e aeC'eu 'ose Is
The moses of antiquity have gathered around hef
co(nn,ns The wisdom of ancient SaSeS IS treasur-
ed up within her Archives Her principles are
indeed covea with the origin of nan, but we
pretend not TO claim for her an existence, as a
distinct organization, in the earliest ages.
When God walked with man IN the g3fg zen
then and there were taught him the Cardinal aoc,
f trines Of Masoarv He was taught unbounded
love for ali things created and holy reverence Tor
the Beine who created them Purity and Holiness
We're attributes of his mind. AS the blood coors-
ed through bis veins, untainted by disease
thought tTaversed the brain and moved the soul
imprisoned by the touch OF evil As tas b n@. at.