Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1889-12-28

But whether Masonry had its origin
in those remote periods, or came 70 "a
from the hands OF noble band OF Sara
Gems. or even . still later period in the
worlds history. il matters not to N.
1T il ours by . sacred inheritance,
and to perpetuate il, with all the land
marks that have come to us, II sacred
trust, that no one. who has appropriated
to himself the proud title of Master
Mason should regard lightly.
But what are the specific objects
the Grand characteristics OF this order
What il the present field OF labor and
what are the deeds of charity and pure
hene fcence? 1t 10 significant that these
and slmilar questions should be asked.
because the heroic deeds OF kindness
are not emblszoned upon the escutch-
cons of fame nor performed with one
hand while the other 10 chiseling them
upon monuments of marble or herald
ing to the world the mighty deeds that
We have done.
Every novitiate 10 informed that the
design OF Masonry is to make its vota-
ries wiser. better. and consequently
happier; and upon this broad platform
is every man indicted into the mystic.
ries of the order. But there must be .
fitness in all things. This Institution
may erect foundations embodying the
most elaborate rules and principles OF
right, Justice and equality; but if all
who will may enter her doors. then will
the best purposes be thwarted.
but We receive none knowingly into
our ranks who are not moral. upright
before God and Of good repute before
the world.
with these elements combined, how
can it be otherwise than that faith,
hope and charity be the ruling power
and spring Of every emotion2 Faith
may be lost In sight, hope end in frui-
ton. but charity will continue to bless
through the boundless ages of eternity.
These qualities. directed by those
who are imoued with the spirit of Hin
who went about doing good, can not tail
in the accomplishment of good. 1t may
be silen. but none the less potent.
ut is not the province of this paper to
enumerste instances where the influ
ences OF Masonry have been felt; but .
single instance will be mentioned. to
show the indissoluble ties that bind the
brotherhood.
soon after the breaking out of the
late Rebellion. there lived in one of the
southern counties of Ohio, . young man
OF impulsive nature. loyal and true,
whose erratic mind led him to believe
that it was his duty to leave home and
friends. 60 to the South, and If need be.
sacrifice his lite in the service of his
country. His irregular and unequal
warfare soon betrayed him into the
hands of an unscrupulous band OF out
laws. whose leading characteristios were
plumber, rapine and death to prisoners
who were SO unfortunate ~ to fall in
their power. After his capture. they
returned to their place OF rendezvous,
and the young man placed in . rude
guard house. under the watchful sur
veillance OF an armed guard; and taunt-
ineIy informed. that on the morrow they
having . shooting MATCH
that any little preparations he had to
to 10 OF clock on the following day. With
these sarcastic hints, he was lett, through
that long night OF sorrow. to think OF
the fearful doom that awaited him on
What pen can portray the awful ex-
perienoe of those weary hours? When
thoughts of home. of loved ones, of .
sainted mother. who WAS. perhaps at
that moment. on her knees pouring out
her Agonized soul in prayer to God tor
the safety Of her boy.
THE weary, tramp. tramp. tramp. of
the watchful sentinel. through the long
sorrowful night, came to his ears a.
funeral knells, marking the time. bring
ing nearer and nearer the moment that
would send the leaden balls OF destruo-
ton through his bleeding heart.
THE morning sun rises in his splen-
dor, shedding rays of light from hill to
hill. in blessings rich and free to all the
world.
"Ah, who can say that . single ray of
hope and gladness WAS borne through
the openings of that guard house, to
the heart OF him 90 soon to be led forth
to share the tate of . cruel and relent.
less death?
AT last the fatal hour approached,
and the little band selected to perform
the last sad Office. with their unfortu-
nate victim, were marching with dismal
tread, to the place OF execution.
Their positions taken. the officer in
command, with voice that never quailed,
gave the awful command Ready
Aim but the fatal fire came not. In
the anguish of his soul. the young man
1T this critical moment, inyoluntsrily
gave the sign OF . Mason in distress.
which WAS quickly perceived by the
eff ser, and instead of the dreadful COM
m.nd fire. his soul went out in frater-
nal sympathy. and it was changed to
shoulder arms. supplemented BY about
face to quarters. march; and to- day.
DR.. l.. U. Grimes. . prominent prsc-
ticine physician lives in one OF the river
towns of Kentucky to relate this moi.
dent, with glowing eulogies OF the noble
order that saved his lite"
After Q musical selection by the
Lotus orchestra came the installation
in
KING SOLOMON CHAPTER,
Royal Arch Mssons, No. f. The cere-
monies were performed by Past High
Priest A. A. Marlats, assisted by Sam
Marlstt - Captain of the Host. The
officers installed were:
Christian Fetta. 81. P.
6. T. Stevens. K.
Charles Kidder, 8.
Charles Marlatt. G. of q.
John Nicholson. p. 8.
John Severdine. G.