The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-02-02
A Big Time is Anticipated on
Washington's Birthday
LAYING THE CORNERSTONE
Of Their New Building on Hill, Between
Fourth and Fifth
The Site has Been Purchased and . Hand
some Temple viii bs Erected -1any
Visiting Lodges Expected


building, which occurs on Washington's
birthday, the 22nd of this month. 1t is the
desire of the order to make this one of the
most notable affairs of the kind that has
ever occurred in Los Angeles.
The preparation for the event is under
the immediate direction of the local associ-
alton, but the Grand Lodge of the state has
a general supervision and issues certain
orders to the local end. The grand master
of tho state will presumably conduct the
ceremony of laying the corner stone.
Among the notable bodies TO be in attend.
ance is that of the Grand Lodge which is
composed of representative officers from
all the lodges throughout the state, elected
every year. Mayor RAIDER is the command
er Of the Occur de Leon commandry of
Templars which will have charge of enter
tanning the visiting Sir Knights. A very
large delegation is expected from San
Francisco. In addition to members of this
degree there are expec ed big representa-
items from the surrounding cities including
San Bernardino. Riverside. Ventura and
other places.
The ceremonies are to be held in the aft
ernoon and will be preceded by a parade
through the principal streets. The exact
hours for these have not yet been deter
II ined. The ceremonies will occur at the
lot on Hill street, between Fourth and
Firth. 1t is expected that the visiting
bodies will all arrive by Friday. A recep-
ton is to be rendered the grand lodge on
Friday evening, the 2lst, at Masonic
Temple, corner of Spring and First streets.
Coeur de Leon commandery will also be en-
tertained on Saturday by the local COM
mandery in t,ieir hall. The local commit
tee has not yet positively settled on many
of the details, and it will be fully week
or ten days before the official itin srary can
be given.
The local order of Masons has organized
an association with 500 900 capital for the
purpose of erecting the new building. Of
this amount $43, GOO has already been sub
scrbed. The building will he a handsome
affair. three stories high. 1t will be devoted
almost entirely to the business of the
Masons. On the ground floor, however.
there are to be two stores, and in their rear
an auditorium 59x9O feet. On the second
floor will be the lodge room, 39x66 feet,
the banquet hall, 34x4S feet, and other ac-
cessory rooms. such as library and par
Tors. The third floor will be Used for the
asylum OF the commandery, and will con-
tain the armorv. A hall for the Scottish
Rite order will also be here.
A large turnout is anticipated for the
celebration, especially as it is held on
legal holiday. Westinghouse Birthday was
selected in order 10 give the Masons, many
of whom are business men, an oppor-
tunity to be present.
THE sPIRIr OF MASONRY
Mr.. G. E. j. White contributes the fol-
lowing: The spirit of Freemasonry teaches
love to all mankind, but more especially
TO the worthy craftsman. Everything con-
nected with the internal operations of the
order is well calculated u impress upon
our minds the great doctrine of the brother
hood OF man. The spirit of this doctrine
runs through all its teachings and require
ments, from the initiation to the highest
degree. Upon the broad foundation of
pure love and friendship has been reared
the glorious superstructure of FROG
masonry, its chief cornerstone being the
doctrine of the universal brotherhood of
man. Every one who is found worthy TO be-
come a member of this fraternity is in
formed at the very commencement of
his Masonic pilgrimage that he must ac-
knowledge the binding force of this doc
trine: and he at the same time voluntarily
takes upon himself obligations in which he
pledges himself 10 do all the good he can
to mankind, but more especially to those
who belong to this bond of union. Thera-
fore, al who belong to the Masonic institu-
tons are pledged, under the strongest OBJ
liga ions, to see that the laws binding this
compact of brotherhood are not violated.
III are pledged not TO wrong or injure their
brethren. They have often been taught
that in all their transactions with one an
other they should be governed by strict
and impartial justice; to be actuated by
the lessons of that Great Teacher who
said eighteen hundred years since. WHAT
soever we would that msn should do unto
you, Go ye unto them"
This is the teaching of Masonry. Love
and good will to all-this is its spirit.
1t is expected by those who are not of us
that this spirit OF good will 10 each other
will he made manifest in our private and
public work-in all cur transactions with
one another; and they have a right to ex-
pect this from us. because we have, in very
many instances, both orally and in private
communications, claimed the fulfillments
of this law-of the complete development
of this sprit-in the lives and actions of
the votaries of masonary.
But how stands this matter2 Have we
all redeemed these pledges? Have we
always been governed by the true spirit of
inasonry-by the spirit of charity and
good will? Have we gone to the aid and
assistance of poor and destitute brother
when he was in absolute need his
condition throwing him almost into state
of desperation? Do we always cherish a
kind and forgiving spirit of affectionate re-
gard for the feelings of a brother. DO in
conversation and our actions? Do we not
now and then lose sight of the pure spirit
OF our beloved fraternity by lmputlng bad
motives to those of our brethren WHO may
chance to differ with Us in opinion upon
some point in dispute? Is not this fire.
quently the casei If such is the case and
we do wrong. it is not because we have fol.
lowed the teachings and the spirit OF Free
masonry. but because we have departed
from the ancient landmarks of brotherly
love and good will to all Then require
that we should do right and shun the evil.
header, whoever w ar
rich or poor, high or low. are you ii Mason,
and are you possessed with the true spirit
of Masonry? If you are. have you con.
sidered well the great mission of the in
stituton to which you belong2 Have you
used the powers and faculties which God
has given you for the wide diffusion among
mankind of the beautiful and brothery
principles which. Masonry inculcates? Have
you gwen to the world bright and GLOWING
exempliiications of its mighty power il
prompting you to noble deeds OF generosity
and charity Have you been guided by it.
requirements and precepts 70 practice tbs
golden rule in doing unto others as you
would wish them TO do unto you? If you
have, it is we'll, if not, you will have TO
learn the true spirit of Freemasonry.
ROYAL ARCANUM
Los Angeles council 1889 is considering
what many of its members think an i'm
portant and beneficial measure, that O
establishing a sick benefit fund. The sub
ject will be disposed of at Thursday
meeting,
The program prepared for February il
an interesting one, embracing the regular
family meeting on the 20th at which DR.