The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1873-03-27


TIE second volume of History %
Ancient, Woodbury., Connecticut" by
William Cotbren, Past Master of King
Soiomon's Lodge, Woodbury.. has Just
come from the press. In looking oyer
this valuable and interesting work, We find
an account of the one hundredth arni
versary of said Lodge, with the histo,i-
cal address by Pest Master Lewis, and
the sermon by the Rev Bro Woodruff
We make the following extract from the
remarks at thetable by Row J ohm Church
Ill, pastor of the North Congregational
Church, Woodbury.. They are in strik-
ing contrast to the fierce demonstrations
Of certain clergymen in the West, who
deem it their mission 20 annihilate. if
possible, the Order of Freemasoury
Officers and Members of King Solo
mons Lodge
1T was the custom of DR.. Dwight,
when lecturing to his classes, to inveigh
in good set terms against the use Of to-
bacco. somewhat in this wise:
Young gentlemen, taking a full
pinch of 'rappee' from his vest pocket
never be guilty of using Applying it to
both apertures in his nasal organ tobac
CO repeating the dose in any form 1t
is very applying pinch number three as
aforesaid deleterious practice I Fin
ishing the balance between his thumb
and ito fingers So am about to rec
ommend to all the young men present,
to do what 7 have never done, which is
to send in at once to King Soomon's
Lodge their applications to be made Ma
sons. Should any one here suggest that
I-onght to practice what | preach, | re-
ply, that were | not somewhat advanced
in life | would most certainly petition
myself, for initiation.
In making this recommendation, [ do
it, think, for good and sufficient rea-
sons. As | remarked, upon a former
OCCASION | saw the open Bible borne
before you IN procession. That act as
sured me that Masonry teaches respect
and reference for the Scriptures. IF
there we're nothing else to recommend
the institution, that alone would be suffi
Gent to convince me that the aims and
oli ,F n
But this is not the only argument
which commends Masonry to the appro-
val of my judgment and conscience. If
| understand its cardinal principle, it is
charity, which is declared by St. Paul to
be the greatest of these three I can
not but conclude, therefore, that an in
stitution which inculcates a reverence
for the Bible, as Gods most inestima
bic gift to man. and which is built upon
charity as its chief corner stone, is en-
titled to the esteem of every man who
loves his race.
There is yet another reason that
makes me friend to Freemasonry. An
institution which has stood, as [ am
credlby informed, since the building of
King Solomon's Temple, surviving the
wreck of dynasties, and empires, and ma
tons, must be established uron a good
aud worthy foundation-must be q
prompter of good and worthy objects.
For these and other reasons, which to
me seem incOntrovertable, have no hes
ltation, here, in this public manner, and
/ before this assembly. in giving your fra
ternity the humble endorsement of my
/ honest estee m and confidence
Again, I recommend every young
man who hears me, to apply for initiation
into t the mysteries lll Of the Order, who
IN 50 decorous and becoming a manner.
IT 1t be good, to support and advance
Its interests; and if it be bad, to right
or restrain the evil. A"
SIN an address at the funeral of Merritt Thomson
IL member OF King Solomon's Ledge.