New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-09
LODGE NOTES.
THE TOILERs IN MASONIC ouARRIEs.

Freedom and Free Masonry twin sisters
Every truth brought to light in Masonry incul-
Gates the principles of morality.
Ceylon has combined sporting and Masonic
Journal recent issue had some good reports on
goat riding. Suited both sides.
From kindness comes loye and from love peace
May that peace established not by might or power.
but upon good will and fraternal feeling, endure
forever
Acacia Lodge gave the second degree in good
form. The S. W. T.. L. Tollman. presided during
the evening. The work was well done and the at
tendance was good.
that the essentials Of all creeds are found in the
moral code. ana Masonry alone combines II all
within its circle without Interfering with ind i'd
ual opinion or the non-essentials
R W Warren c. Hubbard. of Rochester. grand
cling in England and Is received everywhere with
the utmost MASONIC courtesy. The brethren Of
honor the Distinguished fraer from this SIDE Of
the water.
Montgomery Lodge conferred the first degree. W
ste the eet dGe in the final poTGn Of the degree
" John r Smith, of Howard, Huntington. Of
oheTs r " Xdph g. IS Mf in ine
work.
The oldest Mason like the traditional oldest In
there is better ground to the claim than usual. W.
Bro. Adna Adams Treat. at present of Denver
of Apollo Lodge No Is In 1926 chen No. 4D, and is
now one Of the only two Past Masters Os.9 per
Joseph II. Horsefall is the other. Both of these
veterans. in spite Of their extreme age are hale
and hearty and show the good Masonry did for
them.
One Of the fundamental principles Of social ethics
IS cheerfulness and a desire to please; remem-
wrath" and that 'the cheerful giver' in the
refers of not wS SHy but the s sv f Of d
qualities exercised In our communion with our Eel
low-creatures Then. let cheerfulness begin with
circle Comprised in the word home let IT spread
IT'S influence over our actions abroad, 80 that the
cheerfulness which has made us desirable ana
happy members Of the home circle shall also make
valuable and welcome members Of the society
in which IL is our province to move
DAY eve3ine July 81 W Brq vaughan presided resided
warden, during the second and third sections. The
working tools were explained by W Bro Sharp, o.
Ssuter Of Acacia acted as senior deacon. ard per-
formed his work with marked ability. There was
The, latter were W Bros sheldon Of continesn,al
ad of % 9Gh Of s wa degre
Sons Of Rest were present in full force. and were
i%s ;5oop Il Masonic Ha whSTs hsy gsiSSsr
weather After the lodge closed the brethren ad-
tourned TO supper in a neishborng hosiery where where
has called off, until the first Friday in Sep
tember.
need the vital force Of thought and action make
them valuable or even lovely. There Is a great
deal OF sensyeness which Is IS, simply hn5 senh e@
pride. should rather be cause OF shame.
Tears Will be wept freely over a tale Of dis
tress without any practical effort to relieve II
being ever thought OF. much less put into execu-
ton. Feelings will thrill with admirng sympathy
on hearing Of some noble deed Of horoism or self
denial. without any active desire to possess TIE
an me spirt or any real attempt TO make the life
more generous. Pain will be kcenly felt at some
careless or unknd word. some deceitful or un-
without any lesson being learned Of greater ten
derness or charity In dealing with others Even
relioious emotions may be awakened In the form
of fcrvid excitement or peaceful revere. without
leading 10 any true development of the religious
nsture or anv vital growth OF the religious lie
True sympathy must be vital and active, or II Is
of the name Of sympathy.