The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1883-11-15
HON. JAMES M'CALLUM.
On Behalf of The Masons.

HON. JAMES M CALLUM.
On Behalf of tie Masons.
1t is said there is no sentiment
more universal or that.has a strong
er hold on the human heart than
the desire to perpetuate the memo
ry of those who have acted well
their part in life. To this end dis
tinguished persons, whose public
services or eminent abilities have
commanded the admiration and
esteem of their contemporaries
have had in all ages funeral honors
awarded them, their meritorious
deeds recounted, and monuments
erected to their memory. To none
have such honors been awarded
more universally or more cordially
than to the patriot soldier, who for
the accomplishment of noble ends,
sacrificed his life on the altar of his
country. There exists in the hu-
man heart deep sympathy for
chivalric glory. Welove the heroic in
mans characterize love and admire
it in the life and death of the gal
liant hero whose relics are now be-
fore US.
But it is not my province to
speak of his deeds of Valor. The
duty is assigned to me OF giving a
brief statement of his connection
with the mystic brotherhood. Cal
vim j. Clack was a member of the
ancient and honorable fraternity of
Free and Accepted Masons. He
was made a Master Mason Sept. 20
1852, in Pulaski Lodge No. 101, a
royal Arch Mason May I3, 1858, in
Pulaski Chapter No. 2, and Royal
and Select Master May 20, 1859, in
Pulaski Council No.9.
He was Il jealous, active, working
Mason; and at the time he entered
the army filled important offices in
each of those bodies; was the sec
ond officer in rank of two of them.
In becoming a Mason he but fol-
lowed the example of DR.. Franklin,
Gen. Washington, Lafayette, An
drew jackson, Clay and hosts of
other great and good men.
That the uninitiated may the bet
ter appreciate the virtues Of our
deceased brother, in the discharge
of duties of which the world is not
cognizant, l ask your indulgence
for giving brief summary of some
of the most important principles and
teachings of the order.
Masonry is not a religion, nor a
substitute RQr it. 1t is a system of
morals, founded on the great social
maxim that whatsoever We would
that man should do unto you do ye
even SO unto him." 1t consists in
the regulation and enforcement of
certain moral duties bstWeen its
mem ers as rational and social be-
ings, The virtues it inculcates and
the duties it enjOips lie at the foun-
dation of all social happiness, and
commend themselves TO all good
men of every age and country.
Masonry enjoiGs no duty nor pro-
hibits no indulgence not enjoiped or
prohibited by the moral Law. So
that in becoming q Mason a man
voluntarily engages to discharge
certain moral and social duties to
those who are similarly bound to
him, which he was before required
By the moral law TO do unto all
men.
Masonry seeks by conventional
regulations to inspire that conf
dence and trust among its members,
that subsist between brethren Of the
same household reared around the
same hearth stone.
Masonry knows no creed, sect or
party. 1t requires the observance
of the moral law. Teaches it's mem
bers to restrain their appetites, to
govern their passions; to be tenn
perate, truthful and honorable; ito be
law abiding citizens, and it especi-
ally enjoins among It's members
charity, relief and brother
ly love.
Few men ever entered the mystic
circle better fitted in the qualities
Of head and heart to made good |
Mason than Calvin J. Clack; and |
few Masons ever exemplifed the
and teaching of the orderd
more faithfully than he did. And
few men ever endesvored more con-
to live up to the golden
rule with all men than our deceased |
brother. Cherished be his memory.