The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-01
SQUARE AND C0MPASSES
~ ynERE DdsGER or roo LITTLE
CAUTION WITH FsIICK Bill?
Richmond Lodge, No. 10, Makes Five En-
tered Apprentice es-t'eorge WASH
ington's Centennial.

| should have suihcleht I'"Svh lVt eN'
| GLIDING a petitioner for admission to th'
| order. but there may h, danger of COINS
| from the extreme OF caution to the other
| of carelessn.ss. OF the two. the former
| f. rreferable.. II by las life the candi-
| date has shown that his membership
| would be of doubtful value to the order
il would be FAR better that he remain
in darkness. While charity * one OF tbs
fundamental tsgiets Of our-order, Masonry
| is not a refOrInatOry-
OF course no man who has the moral
right to call himself a Mason would
allow personal matters 10 influence mis-
vote. But 10 man. however disagreed
be the duty. discharges his obligation 10
the fraternity in admitting man who
gives external evidence OF the lack OF
the internal qualifications" which make
the true man and Mason.
Richmond Lodge. No. TO- is enjoying a
rapid growth despite the warm weather.
That the members do rot stand back
from work" is evidenced ~ the fact
that FIVE entered apprentices were made
at last Tuesday evenings communication.
In his address 10 the Iowa Grand Lodge
recently Grandchildren FNlows said in
regard 10 the Observance of George
WashingtCUS centcrnlhl.
This movement was IN augurated by
the Grand Lodge Of Colorado In 1893. and
the committee having the matter in
charge informs US I'm their circular that
"a sufficient number OF the Grand Lodges
OF America have taken favorable
action thereon to warrant tire committee
appointed by the Grand Lodge of Color
ado taking the second step. No infor-
nation has been received by this COM
mittee or by the Grand Secretary or
Colorado Of adverse action taken hy any
Grand Lodge. IL is therefore presum-
able that all viii In time gladly Join in
suitable memorial obscrvances of that
Mason who was FIRST in war, first in
peace, and ftrst in the hearts Of his coun-
trymen. Although over four years will
elapse before such centennial occasion
will arrive the time is none too long
10 make the necessary arrangements.
This Grand Lodge Is invited 10 appoint
a committee Of one, with one alternate,
TO serve through all the arrangements
In order 10 save confusion by annual
changes. The committee thus formed.
composed Of a member chosen from each
jurisdiction taking action. will I'm due
time be able 10 make such report OF its
action and such recommendations as Will
enable the Grand Lodge TO take such
future action I'm IN future as may be
deemed advisable. The subject is one
that appeals strongly to our patriotism
and love of country, as well as 10 our
feelings of reverence toward one who
i'm his. great career 50 nOhly exemplined
the principles Of Masonry. of which he
was an eminent patron The subject il
commended to your favorable considera-
ton"
Let fortitude. then. make us strong,
And. prudence nObly do her part.
And though We JOY with wit or song.
May reason rule each brothers heart.
That We may hand our charter down
Free from dishonour and unstaind,
That future sons may wear the crown
OF all their fathers priced and gain'd.
A. Q. I'm Scottish Precursor.
The following distinguished brothers
are 20 be found I'm every society:
Bro. Swellhead, who. on account OF be
ing elected 10 an office. magines he
owns the whole lodge and IL it were not
for him tho order would perish.
Bro Iittiefaith. who cannot see pro-
gross behind or anything b-It ruin ahead.
lie attends the meetings once in six
months and the rest OF his time he is
whining around frightening would-be
applicants away from our doors.
Bro Doolittle. who Is the biggest man
around when talking is 20 be done. and
takes less part in the real work Of the
lodge than any other man.
Bro. Allialk. blood relative Of the above
with more cheek and less brain than his
brothers.
Bro. Economical, who is so pennywise
and pound foolish tha- he characterizes
l.slsf
expenditure OF even ten dollar bill r0r
talent or reireshment al an open enter
tainment of the lodge which if probcrly
conducted will probably result i'm the
addition Of ten or a dozen new members
to the Order.-Forester.
We often hear members say, when
asked 10 attend Lodge meetings. "Oh.
what is the use2 Brother SO-and-SO is
running the lodge, and that lets me OUT
Now the query FOO mind is, What causes
that kind OF an answer" / have con-
cluled that a brother who INDUCES In a
"marl" Of that kind IS OF small calibre
and some time during his membership has
attempted 20 become a shining light and
made failure. said failures cause Il pang
of jealousy toward a member who has
given his time and talents 20 the study
Of the work and laws Of our order. and
has the ability 90 present his ideas IN |
such a manner as 10 be acceptable TO a |
majority Of the membership.
The writer belongs 10 several organiza- |
tions. ana ne would not admit Tor a minute |
that any one Of them was a zone man" |
institution. for # would I'm my estimation
Doe acknowledging the inability and nom
entity cf "the other fellows"
20 sec ms that the more interest n broth
or takes in the success of an organiza-
ton and helps TO "rm it," the more !
kicks he will receive FOR his efforts: not |
from the majority OF the lodge. but from
the imbeo;le. growing minority that
would soon drop out if it were not for
tho pectniary benefits they expect 70
derive. Poor, weak mortals. / except all
organizations are buraencl with them.
and they may be of some use-nOt 20
advance any new thoughts or IDEAS that
would be acceptable, for they never DO
as rash an act as that-but merely for
Odi-Feliow.
Once every three years there Is con-
venti0n OF the Knights Templar OF the
United States. al some point previously
selected says the New York Dispatch
The objects had in gathering thus are
various. In the Grand Encampment it.
self two things claim attention. One is
The enactment OF laws for the govern
nent OF Grand Communicates and other
constituent members and the election OF
,fhcers To the Sir Knights who make
up the rank and iile OF subordinate bodies !
here are also two things which make
he Trienniais attractive First tha |