The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-08-04

his brethren hat lie worked wen, stood BY the
Graft, and kept the faith
In the conclusion Of his report, Bro.
SearIe mentions the encouraging fact
THAT there seems to be . greater desire
among the body of Masons than ever before TO
obtain Masonic light, to study that which viii
disclose and bring to light its hidden treasures,
its most sublime principles, and obtain that
true knowledge which extends beyond the
ritual and reaches the spirit and intent Of the
Order"
He expresses the hope that this desire may
increase until all the uninstructed shall De-
come s1thoroughly furnished unto every good
word and work.
The amendment submitted at the Semi
Annual Communication in May, ls69-pro-
viding for another Communication of the
Grand Lodge TO be held on the Second Tues
day of January in each year was adopted.
NJ. W.. II. b. Donaldson, was reelected
Grand Master, and r.. W.. y. ID. Larner,
reelected Grand Secretary.
The Installation Service was one OF unu-
suai interest The exercises 'were held in
the large hall of the New Temple, where
several hundred Master Masons, and Ladies'
Were assembled to witness the imposing
ceremonies.
The Grand Officers having repaired to
their respective stations, the exercises were
opened with prayer by the Rev. Grand
Chaplain, followed by Grand Chorus from
the Masonic Choir.
Past Grand Master, B. B. French, then
assumed the East, and pronounced an Ora
ton beautiful in all its proportions. 1t Is
grand exhibit of the 'sThree Great Tenets OF
a Mason's profession''-''B Totherly Lore
Relief and Truth"
In abiding to the Order and its aims, he
says:
ssFreemasonry is, in fact, humanity intensi-
| fed. Its aim is TO do good And IN STRIVING
I - uloae Z
| high reverence for religion, temperance IN all
| things. a proper respect for the laws of the
| land and for all civil institutions and author
| ities--a determined purpose TO defend the
right and TO crush out the wrong! And during
! the thousands of years of its existence II has
| been constantly striving to exert those benign
| influences in the world that tend TO accomplish
all these purposes
At the conclusion of his Address, Past
| Grand Master. French, installed M. W..
RIB Donaldson as Grand Master, who in
responding to the distinguished honor con-
| ferred upon him by his brethren, made one
! of his finest efforts.
The entire Address is marked with sound
/ reasoning and wholesome advice.
| While on the subject of the admission of
candidates, he says:
"There is necessity for the exercise of ex-
! IRENE care in the admission of candidates. A
single unworthy member may disturb the har-
mony and impair the efficiency of any Lodge.
But using proper DfecduilOu III the case OF
every applicant for our mysteries we need
have no fear that Masonry will become TOO
popular.
The Grand Master makes it a subject of
congratulatiOn to the Craft that they ''are
enabled to hold a meeting of the Grand
Lodge in a magnificent Guiding erected for
Masonic purposes, through the enterprise of
| the Fraternity of this Jurisdiction"
But nobler influence moves upon his
spirit, and calls forth from the depths of his
| soul, one of his finest eulOgies upon woman.
Hear him
Aside from this, the presence here tonight
of so many ofthose whose love makes Masons'
homes like that above" is a source of gratif-
cation and pleasure to us all think may
| feel that they come among us as well 10 cheer
us by their countenanee and approval as to
witness our installation ceremonies And this
belief will serve to Tighten our labors, and
incite to renewed exertions in the good
cause in which we are engaged.
1t is not surprising that woman, who is ever
| foremost in all works of charity and kindness
should look with favor upon an institution
| specially designed 20 aid in promoting sucl
works. But, in addition TO this claim upon
/ her favor, let me here say, that although no
permitted to labor within our organizations We
is she a partaker of its benefits. She is tn,
! object of our tenderest care, of our most arm
est and prayerful solicitude. OF her innocenc,
| and purity, we, as Masons are the sworn de
tenders. To her comfort all our labors ar,
| subservient, and she is ever placed foremOs
among those whose claims upon charity OF
good offices, of any kind are never ignoredl
Standing here, within the enrolling spher
of her presence, we may, as men, bow befor
her superior purity and goodness. But if on
minds are elevated to a true conception of on
duty as Masons, and our hearts are warmet
with genuine love for the principles we pro
fess,we will strive to emulate all that is pur
and noble and good in the character of woman
and thus will we bring ourselves nearer an
still nearer to the perfect standard of tru
Masonic lifel"
Thus closed the exercises of this most in
teresting occasion, and with it we close on
report and willingly throw ourselves int
the arms of Morpheus seeking rest from on
labors.
Statistics will be found in the right place