Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-03-12

in REGULAR gradatl0n, lac that sttks auhls-
sion into the holy council chamber may
hc safely lcd without tailoring upon his
way, and darkness made light before him
Il II /, matter Of deep regret that 81
little uniformity should exist in the work
If the several degrees of X, \, NJ within
our State and jurisdiction, and that We
have continued 80 long'without successful
effort "a amend this fundamental error
but il is % be- hoped that under the able
management nt our present grand lee,
,urer,, such work shall b. prepared
from reliable aud authentic sources as
viii receive the cordial sanction of the
Grand Chapter at its next annual rouNp'
cation, Till then We must struggle uu
with such partial ligh, "a may he shed on
the path OF each OF u, conforming a,
nearly as may be 10 the generally known
and universally rraeti,ed ceremonies OF
he degrees, guiding ourselves by thou
ancient landmarks
The companions Of thi, chapter will vn-
10Y pccsliar advantage. as they have
numbered among their own members one
Il the high officers above referred to, and
me who, we feel assured, is fully alive t0
the, responsibility Of his important posi-.
ton, and the immediate necessity of care
fully discharging the high duty entrusted
10 his care,
Again i, is seldom that chapter can
commence with 50 large number OF
names upon its roll rs Davenport Chapter.
We find by reference 10 the annual report
If the Grand Chapter, that ere 1t has be-
sun its existence, SO TO speak, certainly
before il has forsaken its cradle and di-
vested itself of its swaddling clothes, that
Il numbers iS members, while the strong
st of its young sisters can count but %,
giving strong promise of robust youth and
vigorous manhood. May no disease or
premature decay blight its career Of use
iulness, but lei il continue thing of
beauty and a joy forever,
Situate "a il is. in the centre of thi,
large and populous community, in one OF
The most enterprislng towns of our Green
Mountain State. with all the aids that
AN be drawn from its surroundings, with
these and other natural advantages, who
IAN doubt of its rapid success and speedy
triumph. II needs no prophet TO predict
The future of so fair and auspicious be-
ginning, strengthened as We feel assured
10y the earnest purpose of its members to
place it foremost in the ranks of its cotem.
porries, and we are confident that no Ell
tort will be spared on their part to main
tain that position which should be its jus,
end and aim, and that they will proceed
IN the lucid path pointed out for their
young footsteps
And now my companions. ere proceed
IN virtue Of my office to install your ofH-
GERS, II only remains for me as the g. III.
/. OF this State to wish you all success
and prosperity 10 indulge the hope that
your councils will be wisely ordered, and
that due portion of the wisdom of the
hrst u. Nj. may rest upon and abide with
you, and ever bear in mind the great
cardinal virtue yet remember
:. In faith and hope the world will disagree,
But all mankind 5 concerned IN charity
All must BE- false that tkwart tins one great end,
And all OF God, that bless mankind or men"
Let there be but one interest and one
object among you, the promotion OF each
others welfare, and the welfare of your
chapter; yet, constantly regardful of the
~ rrrr-- rrrrvr NJ TUrrT7TrrTrT !, :
ct love be without Discrimination among
'ou, and with all your gettings, get un-
IerstGnding, thus shall the sound of the
hammer of contention the axe of diyi-
ion or any tool Of mischief never be
leard in the construction OF the second
emple; but all shall be peace and har-
aony within your walls, and prosperity
within your palaces. Abhor that which
; evil, cleave to that which is good. re-
letting that good life is the best and
most nnanswerable refutation of every
barge against our time-honored institu-
ion.
! Ill dissipate each dark and threatening cloud.
That prejudice and calumny can raise,
" radiant problty OF heart and love-
And pcrsevering deeds of love and praise 4