The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1882-06-24
TIE KNIGHTS
Of The Temple of Industry, and The
Companion Sisterhood of the
Temple.

Our legitimacy as a well-founded insti-
tuition based upon religious and benevolent
| principles, is often called in question, and
| for the benefit of the public at large, allow
me to set at ease the minds of those who
| have any doubts concerning that important
| subject. Our object is large and liberal
charity, which inculcates and decimates the
| principles of true benevolence and good will
to all mankind. Its base is the rock OF
good feelings and high principles; its cir
| cult is destined to take in all nations, and
| its arch is radiant with eternal love; and by
the sacred principles that it advocates, it
holds that all men by the practice of virtue
and morality, alone, are entitled to the es-
TEEN of their fellow men, who labor to incul-
| cate its sacred principles. Our secrecy is
no cloak to hide any misdeeds, for We know
that although we might hide our misdeeds
from the world, that eye that never sleeps,
and that ear that never grows dim will note
every one ofIour thoughts, words and actions,
| and will hold us responsible for the same.
| l hope that those who read this will not
| think me sectional in my feelings when | as
sert that if the principles of this noble insti-
tuition is carried out, it will ere long take
rank and file with the most noted institu-
tions in this land; and, it is gratifying to
| know that the sublime mysteries of this or
| der do not fail to make deep and lasting
impression upon all who embrace.
Notwithstanding our system may be abused
| and its principles perverted by men OF cor
rupt hearts and licentious conduct, and such
members may bring odium on this institu-
fion by irreligious conduct, and this institu-
tion may be held responsible and charged
with not having well regulated discipline
or we would not suffer disorderly members
to escape the condemnation of the whole
fraternity. Yet these defects do not subvert
the fundamental principles of this institu-
ton, for it is fact beyond contradiction
that all institutions have their share OF such
material. But we must first catch, second
condemn and third execute; and all of this
we must do, for it has pleased God to endow
me with knowledge sufficient to form the
work of this order the principles of which
ase SO pure that no gentleman or lady can
fail to be pleased with its moral teachings.
Our benevolence is not strictly confined to
ourselves, for our principles are so broad
and just, that we stand as protection to all
persons who dare to do right, especially the
female sect; for the instructions they receive
within our circle are so pure that modesty
and culture are bound to prevail II they lis
ten to the dictates of our teachings. Mod
esty and culture are to merit what shade is
to painting. 1t gives boldness and ex
preston. Nothing adds more to female
beauty than modesty. 1t shades the counte-
nance and gives an expression that cannot
be attained otherwise. Woman without
modesty is like faded flower that pru-
dent gardener would pluck up and cast aside
as he would other Improbable rubbish.
Her destiny is melancholy for it will end
in shame.
would say to the ladies, the next issue
of the Leader will contain the preface OF the
female department, which you can read at
your leisure and be your own judge whether
or not you are willing to cast your lot with
an institution that advocates such noble
| principles. The Knights of the Temple of
| Industry have some names on her roll now
| that started out with us and said that they
would be true to the vows that they had ta-
ken. But they have fallen by the wayside,
and stand suspended; and unless they make
an effort on their part, soon, to square them
selves with their books, their names will ap-
pear in the Leader as suspended members. So
| take heed and govern yourselves accordingly.
| 1t would be useless, neither would | attempt
| to inform the many readers of the Leader of
the many difficulties that have presented
| themselves during the time that it has taken
| to accomplish what has been done in the in
| terest of this institution. But, trusting to
| Him from whom all wisdom is received, we
have reached the point that enables us to
maintain a certain amount of confidence and
hold the position We now occupy, and
| il you will follow this article on down, you
| will get an idea of the foundation of this in
stitution. The principles that we advocate
are truth, union, religion and culture.
| One might ask why we take for our guide
such sacred principles. Ny answer to such
| a question would be, first, because truth is
the seed of all righteousness; and while in
fuenced by the principles that it advocates,
envy and contention will be unknown among
us. Sincerity and plain dealings will dis
tinguish us, and our tongues will send forth
utterances of thankfulness, and onr hearts
will be overloyed in each others prosperity
Second, because union is essential to the
prosperity of any undertaking, and will dis
seminate our actions and will spread the
cement of brotherly love and protection, and
establish for us an unblemished record OF
our past transactions. Third, because the
religious and moral instructions that are
taught within our circle, will enable us to
subdue our passions and act from the prin-
ciple of justice to all mankind. Keep a
tongue of good report, maintain secresy and
practice charity; and in so doing We will
lead the contemplative minds to view with
wonder and admiration the stupendous
works of creation, and compel the most re.
bellious infidels to acknowledge the supreme
excellence of the divine creator, and in thi:
point of view every man and woman should
adorn themselves and become conspicuou:
by carrying out the principles that are ad
vocated by this Institution, and make pub
lie demonstration OF the superior excellence
of benevolent heart for the supreme excel
lence of our motives, and the fruits thereo
greatly depend upon the lively display o
truth by which deep and lasting impression
are made in the heart.
Speculative culture has an ultimate ref
} erence to that building erected by virtue il
the heart, and similarly implies the perfec
ton and arrangement of those holy and sa
! cred principles by which the soul is fitte,
! for that bright temple of God in world o
eternal Joy. Therefore if our principles ar
l of so sacred nature some prominence mus
be awarded this institution, for the same in
t teresting truths are retained, the same dutie
3 continued solemniy, and must be continue,
5 as long as virtue retains its amiable nature
. and religion and morality are essential to tn
I comfort and happiness of mankind.
!, The delegates that were selected for tn
}. purpose of nominating and electing tn
J, grand officers for the Knights of the Tempt
4 of Industry and the Companion Sisterhoo
, OF the Temple, will convene at their hal
a June 26, at sharp. All the delegates ar
a expected to be present. II. j. Poe.
About the Strikes.