New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-20
OFFICIAL.
THE GRAND MASTERS LETTER TO THE DISTRICT.
DEPUTIES
Office Of the Grand Master
OF the State OF NeW-York

Office of the Grand Master
OF the State OF New-York
Ds.r Ct, New:York. September 10, 1896.
Ma LABOR Xou as the representative OF the Grand
duties Of Your station Sou Ses fo the nf be ec n
Ter AZ, OF Masonry Joined with that sound and
hcial station VIII justify the wisdom of your seec
'9n as District Deputy Grand Master.
~ Is within the power-and, indeed IL is the duty
,,Sa the District Deputy Grand Master to infnss
should he his primary aim to promote thai peace
within its borders which is not alone the support
Ct all institutions. but is the hsrbinger of true
under your care the difference between real and
bership at the expense Of our good is not de.
SIR, ,rabe Masonry Is entitled to the best msteri Al
cepted 1t is the excellence OF material and work
budns hense the frfsh ana Of dusg e
thorough knowledge OF the high aim and aspna-
Every lodge should be the central source of good
community is practical Masonry illustrated in the
o Sye and & the bear toward zach
Mss0nry is the Synonym in the esTnes, support OF
est action exemphed in the every day walks Of
life. This is the Masonry we aim to teach. this IL
this is the Masonry that must and will predomi-
nate II may be slow work TO build on these lines
slowed upon its erection.
Justice to the candidate, justice to the repnation
OF the craft. Justice to our sacred mission as
Masons demands that every Mason sent forth TO
Jurisdiction shah stand and the test Of quality Of dt
ness intellectually as well as ply sicaliy ana NOR
miiiarized with the symbolism of the institution
Every symbol in the Masonic system sparkies with
briNancy if properly viewed and properly eiucl-
directed to this most important subject 80
The election to Office Of those only who are quanled
teach Masonry becomes apparent TO every sincere
i Secon OF an he ce IN MASONIC but is
laudable to cultivate the ability to III its requirements
Masonic wisdom Masonic knowledge is within the
reach of every dnigent craftsman SCHOOLS OF m
alone for the benefit OF the officers but for the insuc
ton OF the craft Familiarity with the rltual IS aDso-
lutely essential in order that may be rendered Win
dignity and mpressveness. - -
The social side of Masonry should also be encour-
aged Select entertainments should pe gwen anu sle
friends of the lodge invited 70 participate Ie us
thus being the home of intelligence its meetings. pc
come attractive the ATTENDANCE Is hnoreaSeu anu
friendly social feeling Is esta Olisntd 49,. 49,.
There ALWAYS will be found in Masonic circles two
classes one full fire and zeal with an earnest oe
sire to rapidly advance the lodge, inc other no ess
sincere pursues its course calmly and consideratey
To reconcile these elements OF opposite tehueicivS
may be difficult hut they can oe recohclIeo os Juut
cioils blending the existence OF both being essdPy
necessary as each has its peculiar sphere IN
which to work and coDSribute its snare 10 le seiAa
~ il advisable that each lodge should endeavT to
set aside fund for emergency. so tnst sn3uiu az
versity upon brother or upon the iouse' Pio-
vision will have been made TO meet IL . ,.,...
yomr efforfs should be directed 10 the cultivation
and maintenance OF unity. and the preservation OF
genuine Masonic feeling. not alone between lnuN
Ssnanahars NJ lodges hut also between the various
lodges In your jurisdiction. Brethren tnou.u aNo,u
piques and quarrels: nothing can pe NOR Wssontc
trias are reproach and in direct opposition TO our
profession. 49,, - .-,,.es will he nro-
sio. ~ graat good TO the craft profitable ana en-
drine and that the faithful discharge Of the duties
committed to your care wiz Fraernally Yours
ea0" ''0''''' JOHN STEWART, Grand Master