The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-01

sonic costume, and whom. after the preliminary
ceremonies, tho grand master eloct wus ANNOUNCED
and al tho brethren stood to order, the coup 1n
was magnificent The only mombor Of English
masonry present was M. de Bernsrdy, deputy pro-
/ sincia grand master for MOnmDuthShire, who was
conducted with the usual ceremonies and placed 70
tho right OF tho grand master After swearing
fidelity to the order, and to MAINTAIN ITS privileges
the grand master was sautei by all the brethren,
after the usual custom ofmasOns, when ho addressed
the grand orient as follows, his remarks being lis
tened 10 with profound attention, and evidently
causing deep impression on all present -
eff have with pleasure accepted the high charge
confded to me by the grand orient of France, it is
less to enjoy the honors which it eonfers, than to
prove my attachment to that noble association
which has always been the object Of my veliest
lictudo. Az an early period appreciated tho high
mission ofour order and since you have boon possed
to choose mo for your guido. permit mo to reckon
on your cooperation II is in practising among Us
The fine maxms on which build our edi6ce---it
is in giving to each other mutual support, that
render our task more easy and more agreeable, aud
our common efforts more fruitful. Let w tak0 caro-
not 10 lose sight Of the object to which we tend let
us never deyate from the path which ia traced out
for U.s. Let our discussions always remain alOof
from political passions. i.end an ear to every moan
Of distress, from whatever part it may make itself
heafdoffer the hand Of sucoor to misfortunes of
every kindassist all distress, whatever may be its
source, and wherever it may be met within a
word, shed benefits over the whole of mankind Such
is cur mission. The doyclopenent Of tho mind
lIib iuUofcNloHt MISREPRESENTATION IL our
object; and, be assured, to 20 beyond tbese limits
would DO to break forever tho bond of our or
ganisation. Our motto will always DO sChariIy
and Fraternity society is to como forth
from our hands. Humble artisans Of great work. lei
us continue in silence ourpoaoeful labo; ifie III
success should Efforts let us only give the
glory TO him who lends the intelligence aud 40
tyity necessary to that sublime act Of regeneration
to the great Architect of the universe Tho future
prosperity Of masonry is longer doubfu-ths now
era viii be propitous 10 il. We resume our work
under happy auspices. The government, which, in
lis just socitude, requires to know what wo are,
will always animated ny the best philanthropy
lit viii know that our institution is the school OF
every virtue, and ii win support for generous
and enlightened, ii cannot refuse kind support TO
those who, like itself, seek with much eagerno5s
for opportunities to do good Thus, free from any
implements, we may display our banner; the mo-
ment has arrived when masonry is to show what it
is, what it Wishes and what it can do. Tho lnea-
sures OF rigor neeessitated by too guilty attempts
offers US the opportunity Of exercising our subj mo
ministry. Let show that equality, charity, and
brothtry love exists more particularly among us"
The other business of tho grand oriont then pro-
ceedea, and at eight O'Clock nearly 500 persons sat
down to splendid banquet. In the course Of the
evening, M. do Bernardy presented to tho Prince
Grand Master, who expressed himself in most graft
flying terms to his experience Of English FREQ
masonry, particularly during his residence at Glib
ra.tar. and his hopo that the universally Of the order
might be ever preserved and ocmentod by The per-
| feet union Of the brethren of every elmo aud
country.