New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-10

the state of NeW-NCrk.
M n.ruties Of oiot the Grand Master for the Sew
10 e sns Masonic Districts in the State OF New
n York sirs and r. W Brethren: We are the shep;
ndyGs and the under-shepherds OF ,nise ""o
precious a9fk he affairs Of $500 Free Masons in 80
state Of NceYork Each of US mas "fcGein
ngssst that any of us could dwell upon taS
onor which comes with his position. h ,o 'T eH
clnson 81 midi Nevertheless words of caution are
seldom OF place. and WIN The yE Interests Of the
raft an afIecOnato reminder oil some Ei d tse
means by which that duty can be properly us
CHARGE dss Of YOU is the Deputy of the Grand Maste;
for the district nS1sposbepherd Of the great flock
Observation-Disclosures over the Nis' allu Na,r t
anairs % with the duty of visiting the sew
oral lodges Of your district. you u.sclt,se .na.
Hus Ui IND therefore are entitled to- and ehould
Jamsnd all Of the hOnors due TO your ono ~ ga. "a
,,on for which official visits are directed nor
sshcpIi the brethren be permitted TO 'ooh upon as
me cg how Enthusiastic may be the reception no
matter how generous the expressiOns ~ ,b hroib
y% n no matter how delightful may be the enter,
anmen if amy pTfPa HSEr U Sc s V VS. Unless that
visit has been productive of some sood 10 the rouge
ana The IL material welfare of the lodge as corpora
,ion and The moral welfare Of its membership are
the two objects OF yo1r 9nST must he lie mora
and spiritual welfare OF the craft. The object q
ssCnry oen not s eye S SRer its objects pu
pose for which the lodge yon VISIT pas oeem mn,
buiIt in n day 50 Masons are not made by taxing
an obligation nor by signing the pyIaWs. As u
was bv Zine upon line and precept upon preccpt
that the fathers enjoined to bring up Their
children so ons are SnE oa maae , by t raG
liz apprehend. the moral truths which our rtuaI
lodge there are two classes whose benefit the Mas
ter should seek at that Fey commuhica . on,
r namfd "a. for ' initiation or advanceent
The candidate should be somewhat instructed as
himself for initiation. TOO many look upon
membership in the craft only as means OF In
some other wholly selfish end and TOO many many men
anxious to get in for the sake OF sGme met ss,
right at the outset and unless evlncing an ap-
r%eiyea by them they should be discouraged in adj
vance and If necessary. forbidden 20 enter .
,er arising out Of conflicting claims or jurisdiction
would never arise II the candldates nad neen I'm.
The Master Of each lodge should therefore, be
diligently instructed TO insist upon the full and per
feet discharge Of its duties by the committee upon
the petition Of each candidate That duty is not
report The Master Of each lodge should insist that
of the candidate under consideration in order that
the committee may. in its report. speak from per,
conf OF the candidate Needless add
such visit by the oI nor sne e bun the com
mttee should be reminded that they are making
fret Impressions upon one who seeks through me
remainder Of his lie. TO be subjected 10 Masonic
teachings . ~ 49,. -. ;,o,iro
diligently as TO the conduct of the Master Of cere-
monies. As the Master Of the loGge cannot ea s
the lodge is open and at work, know OF Ell the
conversation he should thoroughly inform himself
OF their practices; and give them instruction II any
any officer OF the pdge than that performed by inc
Masters OF Ceremonies. andSno reprimand IS 700
lion violates any of the proprietes of life. or de-
parts in the slightest measure from the conduct ;
yhjch would be regarded as intolerable among gem
emen shord be ahsCluiey p s h hes offended
TO in public speech before the lodge or in private
SOUND %'o Of The the ppn in @ be
From the moment the candidate enters the lodge,
room. all things are under the immediate eye OF
the Worshipful Master and upon him rests me
duty of so regulating his own conduct, his own
of I'M OF about the body Of the lodge
thoroughly impress the eanada,e w nd ,be nns
mable value Of its aid In the upouiiding OF MS
/ hardly need urge you to admonsh the Masters
TO attain proficiency in the ritual No,h IN can
bling gre rendering Of our beautiful work. H..
The Grand Lecturer will visit your District our
this convention / earnestly hope you may secure
the attendance of every Master IN me Gstrc' n anu
cons The standard Of work. as it has long OBJ
tanned in the State of New-York Will be exemtphii
10 follow attendance upon these conventions =,
The best method Of so STRENGTHENING the aiIaHs
Of the craft within your jurisdiction as 10 crin3
about the best results must be largely committee
10 your own good judgment and sound discretion,
but In way, by your addresses WITHIN me
lodgeroom, by private conversation win i,s
officers and members. | beg you 10 give careful
conscientious and constant effort toward the very
best possible results during the work OF the year;
You are not appointed that your vanity might be
hattered BY hearing your praises souho ,a IA
speeches OF welcome by the Masters or the IooseS
but each one OF you was selected after very careiu
and advised consideration. with me fullest th
pectation that under your supervising care tne
very best interests Of the craft would be conserVeu
and advanced within your respective disulcts.
The greatest reward any Of US can LOOK lorwaIu
10. indeed. the only reward we ought diligenty 10
seek Is the consciousness which pray may coi,ic
10 each of US at the end Of the year that as me
result OF our efforts. the lodges have been bene"o,
ed our brethren have been edi1ed, the wendIe u.
the craft has been advanced, and some sood. nas
resulted 10 each under our official care. hese
things being true. the work Of our hands VIII re-
ceve the approval OF the Grand Master OF nv my
heavens and the Earth Very sincerely ana Ira
ternally yours .-r
Grand Master.