Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1852-01-09

medy TO offer, but hope the ingenuity Of the
brethren present may suggest one.
| The great number of Withdrawals from the
Order, induces me to bring the matter before
this body, and recommend the adoption of rule
requiring an applicant for withdrawal, to pro-
duce written permission from his parent, mas
ter or guardian, before he can be allowed TO dis
solve his connection with the Order.
! The attention of the brethren is especially
called to the new Ritual adopted by the q. Sec
ton of New York, and which we have been
compelled TO for want of better. Since
the organization Of this Grand Section, we have
procured all our books from the Grand Section
Of New York, during which time their private
work has undergone several changes All the
changes were slight and unobjectionable, ex-
cept The last one. There are think, several
very series objections TO parts of the Ritual, and
| have taken the liberty to advise against the
use of one part Of the initiatOry ceremony as it
now stands, which step hope the Grand Sec
ton will approve, as 1t was taken with sim
cere desire To prevent any cause of objection to
our Order. 1t is my opinion that we should
either withdraw our patronage from the Grand
Section Of New York and bestow it elsewhere,
or procure Ritual entirely new, and better
adapted to the wants Of the Cadets of our State.
HGIB are SeV6I2l IlldlleIS lItdL u6lldHu your
attention at this session but doubt not that
the zeal and quick perception Of the brothers
will ensure your action upon all those things
wtrtA tend 10 the strengthening of our bonds,
and the rearing and beautifying of the glorious
moral edlfce we are engaged in constructing.
The late period at which most of the Sec
tions report, prevents any practical interences
on minuter condition ofthe Order in the State
huf bn an pX-
tensive correspondence with brothers in differ
ent parts of the jurisdiction. give the most cheer
ing accounts of the growth and permanency oI
the Sections, and the favor and generous esti-
r nation in which our Order is held by the peo-
pie at large. Our future prospects, though moi
cloudless, are nevertheless, bright and cheering
There are few villages of any importance ir
our good old State that are not already decora
ted with the pure white collar Of our beautiful
] young Order, and we confidently look for a Still
wider and more rapid extension Of our glorious
= principles.
In conclusion, brothers, permit me TO say
that the success Of our Order depends almos
entirely upon the conduct of its members, ant
especially upon the conduct Of those elected II
rule and legiSlate for the younger portion OF tht
, brotherhood. The world will look to our ex
ample and Judge the cause by u.s. Then, ifi
: is seen by our fellows that We strive to live SO
: berly, brOtherly and virtuously in all respects
they will entertain exalted opinions Of the Or
der and desire connection with us, but if we b,
our conduct, show them that the lessons inten
' ded to be taught by our noble motto, Virtue
= Love and Temperance, are disregarded, the
s Judging the tree by its fruits, they will consid
:. er it fit only to be hewn down and cast int
the fire. That we have the approval of heav
d en- on The cause in which we are engaged, ad
e mits not of doubt. That the Almighty approve
, our manner Of working in the cause, we ar
constrained to believe, is equally certain, for W
recognise his hand in our prosperity in all instar
ces where His aid is rghttuly sought, an
where His goodness and mercy have the prof.
III or influence on the hearts of Our brothers. A
" important question it is whether God approve
u our cause or not but, BRETHREN there is anotht
>, question more important still, and it is a que
"a tion which should be decided to the satisfaclO
u of every brothers. hcart-Does God approve I
J. as individuals? ? 1t will be conceded that if a
u these good results have obtained through II
- blessings of God on a good cause, much great
might be expected if, in addition to our advocac
't' Of the Temperance Reform, each one of US won
d So strive to live and act as to secure the bles
Ut ings of Heaven on us as individuals. Wtho
C the Divine favor and appreciation, our cause al
Order would not flourish. Without such fave
Nc we perish as individuals. Then let US all, viii
Ae we reflect upon what is required of us by o
- Order and by our fellows, also consider wh
," is due to our Almighty Sovereign and Parent al
let each one endeavor SO TO live as to secure Il
Divine favor and blessings upon him in this Ii
Is and at last find an abundant entrance throu!
iii the merits OF his beloved Son, into the mansio
ST. prepared for the true children ofVirtue, Lo
IL and Temperance Brothers, with this has
III and uuconnected report, and this feeble but W.
'S meant adnoniton, subscribe myself yours
'n' In V. l.. and T,
'nr F. NJ. PAUL. G w P.
" pe Wadcsboro', N. G. Oct. Is, 1851.
os' os The G w P.'s report was referred
or brothers Hewlett, Christian and Cole.
The G w P. appointed the folowi
an brothers Finance Committee, viz; Spt
p ry, Myers and Parrott.
er- Also, on the State of the Order, Ho
lu- lett, Cole and Lineback
&C. Moved and carried that a commit
tho be appointed to take into considerati
ar the expediency Of having the Red Bo
lin, revised and printed.
'ol- The following brothers were nominal
th- for said committee: Hewlett, Paul a
No. Christian.
son Closed in due form.
To' JAS. E. LINDSAY, G S. pro tenn.
en-
WEDNESDAY,, Oct. %, 1851.