New-York tribune., 1867-06-25

fu 10 obey the OF the Grand Master when he bade
me come back from my recently chosen home on the
banks OF the Ohio and assist To some extent III augnen
ing he interest of this glad Perhaps he thought
1t was fitting that the brother who led in prayer a
leat the praises which to-day attend the bringing forth
of rs p-stone But should have been tempted to re-
beel abundantly satisfied that however Inadequate to
theoccason my few words might be, the occasion ITSELF
woId be sufficiently instructive and eloquent TO compen-
sat Tor any mere individual deficiencies OF speech or
acton"
The address then reviewed the history OF the order,
toIching upon the prominent cpocbs and events ana
tios Nith regard to the specific aim the orator said
neither more nor less than .this: an ancient ana
Widespread social and charitable brotherhood, deriving
itspmary principles Of government from the precepts
OF Gods word 1t never intended to snpersede
wifi the sacraments, take charge Of mans spirit
uacuure IL has never aimed to control mans religious
fat further than to nssa that its own members OF
the lower degrees shall believe in God the Father
suPradd a faith in the Christian revelation Masonry
leaves to the Church the tmnistraton OF the DIVINE
religious affections toward God Its specific aim Is to de-
veop among men, and especially among ITS own adher-
mery that spirit of benocence which leads us to render
material aid TO the poor and sympathy to the s0rrowlng
but that broad and Catholic charity which the apostle
Pau declares to be greater even han iaith or nope tt
large and enlightened spirit Of 6rothery love whch hc
yaueth not ITSELF which is not pulled up, when dOth
not behave itself unseemly, which seeketh not ls own,
whfh is not easily provoked, which thinketh no evil
whEh rejoiceth not in inquity but rejoiceth IN
the truth. which beareth all things, belicveth all
That this is the teaching well as the aim OF Masonry
the who familiar with its practical results viii bear
ample witness. Its history has ever been marked WIN
split Of charity and forbcarance toward each other
among IFS own disciples disposition to bear one an
Others burdens, to make the kndes allowance Tor each
Others mfrmtes, to excuse each others imperfecuosy
and to apologize for each others faults In this respect
it's theory and aim have been essentially Christan ana
its practical results have correspondent win tins theory
and aim perfectly perhaps as could be reasonably et-
this be- for SS TsTe Pds ysvs mfn I'm
ious faith, men OF damehically opposite political sentl
all matters that have divided public interest and opinion
aye even men who have eouended for the mastery OF
each other in the field of deadly combat, have
social ,rslat.ons by simply discovering that tney tey
We do not claim for Masonry anything more or other
than it is We confess ii to he inferior to christianity in
insist that il tends 10 the cultivation Of dispositions and
habits which are in unison with the aim and teachings
phaRtifoPhy. and broihery Kindness members are
acquainted with each other by certain secre, signs ana
tokens These signs and tokens may DC undeIsood W.
Is altogether unntcllgible, and they will insure
substantial sympathy from those VINO are eaPa-
may justly be considered physical beneiactor OF the
ally benecent which is capable OF promoting the kndes
feelings Of fraternity among men OF different nations ana
mysteries have n surprising influence upon the sympa-
thee qualities Of every understanding heart It's lodge
is place Of social exchange where the most interesting
truths are mingled with the freest fellowship. Its laws
are aud equity; its principles are and
love: its religion purity and truth its intention Is peace
earth. and its disposition ls good Will toward men;
pendent OF the Church Of Christ, know OF none that
welds such mighty social and moral influence as Ma
sorry There Is no one weeHeh5tS h snea whS
merit the countcnance and support OF all sus s de.nt
I'm the Increase among OF benehcence ana fraternity
bn these Institutions have not behind them the aeon
wears upon its forehead the gathered scars and
q "A thousand
to-day, sas resoute OF moral purpose, as as II " ~
youth. We offer hearty prayers for the prosperity
OF all Institutions who aim TO unite men III Donds
OF amity and friendship; the world is,wde enough and
the demand great enough 10 employ the energies OF All
but II must be- confessed that Masonry heads the column
Of that gand army folio the Church OF Christ up
down aud TO and fro IN the earth eonIuerng peace
aud fraternity among men iet us see TO y t, m ~ % ~
nG R d e It % ysSs m Ss
VIn when oasmpes inv own thoughts and which des
tined eve long TO occupy the thoughts Of Masons
time 10 come, VIII be thoroughly loyal to
equity and reason, which are the constitution and
minds and hearts TO be under the control of passion and
prejudice which are not altogether irrational and unjust,
sentiment have already dwelt upon the fact that one
OF the prime encts OF Masonry is Brotherly Love Ac
Love, Masous 10 have no regard TO nationality,
complexion estate; they ale TO dvest themselves OF
The necessity for doing is obvious Masonry Is unit
the world over. 1t is one and the same whether III EUROPE
or Asia or Africa, in land. As Masons, we may
need at some time the sympathy and assist assist
ance OF our brethren III INDIA or hss', HL h Im har
OF the Niger In that land hallowed by the footprints
hour Of need we would secure ourselves such sym
pahy and assistance, our practice rs well rs our lheoI
ewes foreign accent sunbured frostbeached skin;
no such accidents Of birth are to prevent complete Iu
ilmen Of the catholic doctrine on this point which we,
as fraterny profess and teach. As Masons are to
make cogizance of party ties, or sectional tehes OF
or affection Even IL they who have stood against us III
line OF battle will but give the hailng sign OF Diotner
Vow Masonry be rehabtated In that section OF our our
land where has been more or less % M
there IL will include within It's ranks many vi tn1 ,of
depsed children Of the sun m requires no tbot he
day Is not remote when we shall DC cS d ~ te cnn
right Of citizenship among US on o. III tinn
plexion II IL not already done so, every
tendencies has got to meet and determine the point
fairly and squarely with what paicuar snauT VIZ"
greatly we may desire do cannot keep THIS ap
preaching day ont Of our Masonic Calendar. ~ WI" th, gor,
and we might as well prepare for its approach worthy
men Of all Complications destined sooner or later 70
Free Masons and they w or acced o hat
demand will make difference IN the matter Oh l's h
mate men II we have hS, Sers aSd goW not to war
against destiny but to demonstrate our Practc P atGeP
a%s Sf er ,fs oTOS Concise historical sketch Masonry
America the sog9snt speaker Hosfe sosfa ds
eve been associated with you and him In the arduous
md responsible duty Of erecting this new temple upon
the completion of the work 10 is noble eu
nre which YOU have reared ornament to this city,
where Free Masonry in America had Its origin ana SUP
stantal aesaton Of the vigorous life which SIM am
mates the heart Of Masonry in this ancient Common
wealth May this temple be the house OF virtue Pleiy
and true benefcence May the lives OF its archi-
tects and builders attest that It's cornerstone is
Truth ana that its capstone is Purity-that It's
walls are Reason Fortitude, Temperance, and jus,
tice and that Its pillars are Wisdom, Beauty, anu
strength May every Mason who comes under its
roof remember that the secrets OF the LORD our Soa % %
with them that fear Him! Aud as the hour when the
workmen were about TO elevate 10 its place the mead
stone Of this temple sgnalZed by the burial OF all
feuds between eminent but widely parated asohc
bodies may this temple always be the I