The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-31

extent my observations and thoughts, too
widely upon the nature of this institution
Especially that pertaining to the marvel
lous) for fear that too much knowledge
might be dangerous thing in my hands.
But IL curiosity should happen to gain the
ascendency of our better nature, and an
attempt be made to penetrate its subtle and
sacred mysteries, what an abortive expe-
dent. "For in imaginations widest bound
and sway, it would in silent wonder sink
away" and what futile compensation for
our pains. But this do know, that in acts
of charity and kind deeds, to feel and know
that justice is properly administered to the
poor and suffering. 1t is in these instances
that the beauty and harmony of masonry
shines bright and glorious. But says one,
it must be q beautiful arrangement that
obliges person to do good, whether they
| will or no, and then their wonderful secrets,
| You don't catch me, no sir. My reply Is,
| that If this bright and beautiful world has
| got to such pass, that one begrudges a
kind act does kind deed unwilingly,
then thank Heaven there is government,
some law, that will make it obligatory and
binding, and it is the so called secrecy and
mystery of masonry, that makes it a value
and estimation We all know that human
nature is such, that the "more mysterious,
the more sublime" and it is this that con-
stitutes its chief glory and excellence.
| Therefore l advise you to keep firm hold
of its secrets. Grasp with renewed vigi-
lance if need be to its mysteries and re-
member it is only through ignorance they
will speak lightly of such an institution
Masonry is worldwide and renowned
celebrity, ''tme honored" indeed, when its
origin is so remote, that it can be traced
nj, C.x h.n eha loo ~,
gllttering and flaming sword was upifted
to expel our erring parents from that famed
garden of bloom and beauty. Other insti-
tutions have arisen to outrival this craft,
but their glory has been like the mush-
roem, faded like the morning dew, and to-
day masonry stands the one master strain
of melody, governing and pervading
through all the lesser tones. We some
times like new song, but it is the old
tunes that we have known our life long
that stir the heart and start the tears. 1t
is the one precious monument of grace and
power, that has shed its light and beauty
over thousands of suffering humanity
May heaven bless your earnest eudeavors
Let your motto be that beautiful one ut
tered by the most perfect being that evel
existed $40 unto others as We would thai
others would do unto you" Let us mo-
forget tnat tney are the words oil one who
was the cause of the uiit of that beautiful
eastern star that once arose on the deer
darkness and night that developed oul
world. 1t twas then that flood Of glorious
light and knowledge broke forth from 1T
rayless gloom. Let it be to us the guiding
star of our actions, and may we follow i
IA faithfully as did the weary and worr
travellers of old. Let Il shine into oul
hearts and fill them with brother
ly love and good will toward men. Then
will that sublime prophecy be fulfilled
"The wilderness shall blossom as the rose
and the desert places be made glad" Now
as this year is drawing to close, we know
that 1t is bringing lifes greatest happines:
and blessing to some and to others earth'i
browning glory, that of mutual love ant
affection, the tie that exists "until death
do ye part" Then there are others to
whom summers richest beauties, earth't
fairest glories, cannot restore to health and
happiness many of earth's sorrowing ones
May we, at the close of the coming year
know that suffering ones have been relieved
by our kindness, and hearts have beer
made happier and better for our exertions
and, finally, for fear that am tresspassinl
upon the time and patience OF my hearers
| will close my solloques and observations
by wishing you all happy new year.