The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1893-01-03

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in our Masonic relations we are more
strongly inclined TO those who are ac-
cepted in our brotherhood, than to those
who are not bound to US.
The reason of this is not only that we
expect and know ourselves to be entitled
to reciprocal consideration, but because
we are assured that those whom we aid &,
comfort and sustain are generally worthy
OF it.
Mistakes may occur All human
schemes and contrivances are imperfect.
Perfection by the grace OF the Grand
Master of the Universe we may, and
hope to attain hereafter-not in this life.
But as system to join in universal
brotherhood all free, educated, virtuous
and unselfish men regardless of religion,
regardless of nationality, regardless OF
station, regardless OF wealth-none other
has ever approached Freemasonry in
promise or for hope of fruition
No other attempt has ever been made
by the civilized part of the human race
to smooth the approach of man to man
in fraternal affection and loving forbear-
ance, and to carry out Christ's COM
mands of love for our fellow men.
The tender solicitude of Masons for un-
fortunate and sick brothers, and for the
widows and orphans OF departed mem
bers of the order; the ready and gracious
help and consideration which they &C
cord to brother Masons who are
strangers; the patient forbearance which
they show to weak and erring brothers
who are not past redemption; the courte-
GUS difference to those who are Of differ
ent creeds, political opinions, or nation
atty, all these are the result of Masonic
teaching.
Nor do we confne our charitable acts
to our own Masonic family exclusively.
Whenever and wherever the cry Of dis
tress proclaimed a public calamity, the
Masons were in the van with others in
procuring and carrying relief to the
stricken communities.
Whenever and wherever institutions
for the advancement OF education or the
relief of the sick were created by public
contribution, the Masons stood side by
side with other generous men in promot-
ing the work.
If such is the effect OF Masonic lessons,
we can well overlook the SCOTS at our
claims for antiquity, at our peculiarities
OF ritual and language, and at our harm
less pomp.
Upon the heaven implanted founda-
ton OF charity our house is built. Not
alone thai charity which is prompted by
the sight of suffering and misery, not
alone that charity which is evoked be-
cause we feel that fate has dealt more
kindly with US than with those whose
misfortune appeals to our generosity,
but that higher charity which in the
words of the gospel covereth multi
tude OF sins.
That charity which leaves pride be-
hind, and making US conscious OF our
own transgressions, induces US in an
humble spirit to crave forgiveness for
our own failures, whilst we hold out
helping hand to those who are weaker
and more needful Of help than ourselves.
That charity which raises US to the
level OF the angels, and appeals to the
all-merciful Creator to take into account
our good intent, and not to score against
US our shortcomings.
Then let this house when built be-
come the abode of harmony and virtue,
and in its halls and everywhere let
sweet charity continue to move us to
good and acceptable deeds, that our
course as men and Masons may gain
above and appreciation here.
After the grafton the hymn "Old
Hundred" was sung by the choir,
the audience joining in the singing.
The ceremonies were terminated
with a benediction by the Grand
Chaplain.
List of Members.
Following is the list of members
of Hawaiian Lodge No. 81 F. &
A. NJ:
PAST MASTERS = William Fessen-
den Allen, Albert Francis Judd,
George Everett Howe, Robert More,
William Montrose Graham, John |
Adair Hassinger, Alexander Mackin-
tosh, Thee. Cunningham Porter,
James Melville Monsarrat, John |
Phillips.
PAST MASTERS OF OTHER LODGES
Henry Cornwell, Clinton
Briggs Ripley.
MASTER hASONS-W llllan S6OrRo
Ashley, Frank Bond Auerbach, Stat
ford Lapham Austin, George Charles
Beckley, William Siegfried Bohm,
James Harbottle Boyd, Malcolm
Brown, George Watson Brown, John
Henry Bruins, Franz Buchholtz,
Thomas Campbell, Charles Jerome
Samuel Morrill, Carter,
Robert Cation, Archibald Scott Cleg-
horn (Trustee), James Henry Cum
nings, Jr., Macmillan Eekart,
Henry English, George Robert Ewart,
John Farnsworth, Abraham Fernan-
1ez, Gilbert Foote, Archibald Forrest
Maurice Goldberg, Warren
Goodale. William Warren Goodale,
George Gray, James Gregory, Moses
Edward Grossman, Charles Hammer,
John Henry Harrison, George Heine-
mann, George Clinton Hewitt, Will
lam Levers Hopper, Joseph Hyman,
William Johnson, Christopher John
ION, John Griffith Jones, John Walter
ZONES, Thomas James King, Axel
ferdinand Linder, Adam Lindsay,
Joseph Musgrave Little, Thomas
Walker Lishman, Morris Louisson,