New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-22
MASONIC DEPARTMENT
CONDUCTED BY THE GRAND LIBRARIAN OF THE
GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF NETWORK
OUTWARD AND INWARD MASONRY.

1.-The Quaker City" describes two kinds Of
Quakers; one scrupulousy exact about the
shade Of their cloth, anxious to have the coat
the exact length and Of right cut and very par
ticular as to the brim OF the regulation hat;
these are the orthodox Quakers, and in dealing
with them they need watching; their faith Is in
their clothes and they wear the Quaker garb to
serve the devil In; their regulation hat covers
their wicked selflshness; don't trust Them
though they appear to be demure and endeavor
to keep up the ways and styles Of the Friends.
The other kind are not particular as to the
cut Of their coat; they may even go so far as to
discard the regulation drab or wear a high hat
instead Of the low crown. wide brim order Style
but their faith is in their hearts: they are proud
TO belong to the Ancient Society of Friends, and
their conduct Is in keeping with the faith that is
within them; they are upright honest, honorable,
and truthful. and always keep the fact in view
that they are in part responsible for the good
name of the Quakers.
This description talles exactly with some Of
our brethren; have those who particu-
larry anxious and always ready 20 parade their
calling their membership in the fraternity;
they are covered with Masonic jewelry. wear
the square and compass engraved on their
rings and are forever talking ION the square"
Their actions belle their conduct, their faith is
not within them, Ia not in their heart; 1t Is in
their jewels. In their outward appearance they
are Masons in name only. and for mercenary
motives; their obligation is to themselves alone.
They care not for the good of the craft. or for
the good Of anybody but themselves, and when
Masonry ceases to be profitable to them they
have no further use for the order These
Masons need watching, and, though they wear
the emblems of our ancient craft. they are not
truly with U.S. Their self1shness will not allow
them to be of service to their fellow-man, hence
they can never be really good brothers Inc
Quakers, not particular TO parade their
Masonic Jewels or tokens. They seldom talk
upon 1.-The square" but they rather act upon
1t and by 1t. They are Masons in real earnest.
They have faith in the institution, and live by
II every day. Their faith is within them. In me
very bottom Of their hearts. and they feel ina.
they, too, are In part responsible for the good
name Of the ancient craft. and act accordingly.
These are the brethren who form the bulwark
Of the order. 1t is upon these that we must
always rely for the best results in our good
works, and to these We must always turn when
there is work to do. and they Will never fail us.
These are the Masons that can be trusted WITH WIZ,
never betray their trust. They are the Masons
of the Masons. They do not aspire to offices.
put win take and fill them. and fill them credit
ably, too, and whether in office or out OF It,
they are always ready to serve the craft with.
out the hope Of fee or reward They STAND
shoulder to shoulder ready to do work. ready
to uphold the dignity. the honor and the good
name Of the ancient order They do not fawn
upon or fatter the Grand Lodge officers, with
selfish motives in their hearts. but rather stand
loyalty by them, and assist them In all the
good work which benefits the craft and eevates
Masonry to high standard. Look well 10 the
true Mason who carries his Masonry inward. in
his heart Of hearts Be cautious with the be-
jewelled Mason, who loudly and gbly pro-
claims himself a Mason. and usually OF high
degree" and constantly talks upon the
square" The solid substance abides with the
former. The gas. the empty wind, Hills the
other