The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-06-25

giving the reasons therefor and celebrating
the subject to some length, viewing the
matter OF secrecy upon the abstract princi- |
pies of right that its mystery does not |
consist In principles but ceremonies only |
important to masons. Masons only ask |
that the public apply TO them the scripture |
rule "By their fruits We shall know them"
The exclusiveness of masonry was dis
cussed In a candid and argumentatve
manner.
The orator then proceeded to speak of
the practical influence Of masonry upon its
members and through them upon the
world. 1t has failed to accomplish all 1t
should and is capable of, because of the in
difference of its members. This indiffer-
ence arises from various causes. Among
them, improper motives in seeking admis-
mission, either from idle curiosity
of pecuniary gain-motives of good fellow
ship, and, social fellowship, all Of which
| finally fail to satisfy and leads to indiffer-
ence. The legitimate fruits of masonry
ore always good. The direct object and
tendency of masonry is to cultivate the
man-to expand the heart and elevate him
in the scale of being-intellectua and mo-
raj culture.
Our teachings involve the idea of deity
and teach us, with profound veneration to
reverence his holy name. They also point
in the doctrine of Immortality to higher
estate Of existence, and inculcates the ne
cessiiy of our utmost efforts to prepare for
1t. They inspire us with the belief, that
| ''The soul OF man
| Createth its own destiny OF power
| And, as the trial Is intenser here,
| His being hath nobler strength In heaven,
And herein lies Its moral culture"
BY this culture is lite made pleasant, and
humanity progressive. Its influence is in
terwoven into our daily lives and finds ex-
preston In more cultivated bearing, in
friendly acts and kindly words, in cour-
tesy and charity, and in moral lives.
DEDICATION SERVICES.
The procession then reformed and re-
turned to the hall, which was thereupon
duly dedicated in ample form in accord
ance with the solemn and ancient rites of
the masonic order.
Grand Master Houghton then, in apt and
graceful words. returned the thanks of the
grand lodge and of Tucker lodge to the
visiting brethren from the different sec
tons, who had come to assist in the cere
monies and also referred befittingly tc
the history of Tucker lodge, its viciss
tudes and misfor,unes, and congratulated
the lodge that it had again so handsome
aud comfortable an abiding place.
r Several of the important emblems oflfree
masonry. constructed with rare skill o
choicest flowers, by Misses Maggie AM
Carrie Simmons and Mrs L. w. Bisbee o
North Bennington, excited the greatest ad
: miration of the craft. They were @
unusual size and adorned the "Grand East,
l. filling the room with grateful perfume
These ladies will be long and pleasantly re
! membered by the brethren for their wei
y chosen contribution to the pleasure of til
occasion.
f The vocal music was finely rendered b
n the choir under the charge of f. N. SOUR
h of Bennington.
!, After the dedicatory services were CON
p pleted, the brethren were invited to an an
At pie and elegant collation. at Bank hall, go
!. ten up in excellent style by the hospitab
"a ladies of North Bennington. The entil
N exercises were well conducted and redoun
much to the credit of the craft in soutl
western Vermont. Among the brethre
" present from New York, were ]. s. PER-,
d from Troy, past grand high priest of Ne
TO York.
III EVENING.
10 In the evening pleasant reception wi
q. holden at Masonic hall, which was tho
IN oughly enjoyed by the many guests in q
VI tendance.