New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03
MASONIC DEPARTMENT
By THE GRAND LIBRARIAN OF THE
GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF NETWORK.
RESOLVED, TO TURN OVER NEW LEAF.

70 the old SAYING still holds good that Ger
tain place is paved with good resolutions 'hen
this Is a very good time for the contractors u
Law IN a large stock Of paving-stones Tor every
body is full of good resolutions just now anu
everybody Is sure to turn over ne" 'e"i' eo..'e'
indeed need to turn one. or take up I'LL e"''ie
new book Of life and conduct. Masohs' oe'"s
largely made UP Of human nature 90 not esc"pe
the general fever Of good resolutions; more es-
rec,a,lv the newly elected officers resolve 10 90
hetter than their predecessors In ONCE ana the
.w Master resolves to outstrip all the Past
Masters OF his lodge and break the record
~, ~aso,ves tn take in more members. make more
money for the lodge and make more Oh
"snIurge" than any Master who preceded hi'l'
All this Is good enough and is very iauoap'e' I"
on,v directed in the right channel; out mere
numbers do not mean prosperity ana nio''e'
does not and cannot bring peace ana har'iio"S
70 a lodge. Masonry In teachings is lar i'o
this It reaches for higher AIM ana INC ieNu
ers the Masters and officers. should Dc ioienao.'
IN setting the example for better oee'S a"U -
tsr results. which means to turn over the new
49,. - ,,ta NV turning the searchlight OF truth
,,,~.utv and honor inwardy. and first make
.-....,,, h.tter and affect your brethren py your
..r,r,e. then try to break the record OF your
-. ara see how much good you can DO with
~ -,,nas of vour commando; see now many
-. vou can dry and how much sunering you
can relieve and alleviate.
A chivalrous brave young knight came 'h'o
,,ossession of his ancestral name ana eS'a'c'
He looked around to see what ne couio 90 iio'o
,hon his predecessors. how he could make
name for himself all Independent OF INC s'o''-
ous name he bore Thousands OF Vassa'S "e''
-aodv To obey his every behest; acres upon acres
=, fort,,a land stretched upon every soe Oh MIN,
al h. own conquered. purchased or acquired
NV his ancestors: his Golfers were hheu win
gold: costly Jewels priceless diaoenis' "eie
stored in his castles. Was there hoth'hs hioie
Gov him TO do? II will see God' prouoiy eA-
claimed the youth: II will gain entrance 10 'ie
Divinity" ,,,,aa
proudly he assembled to Heaven ana knocheo
NJ the pearly gate. A voice from "''"n'
claimed "Who is there?' III Is l. sou ~
youth: ''Waldemere the son OF hhooiun,' o."
the voice from within answered oach'
- ,oom here for you and J." Crestfaiien ana
-..r,...a ,ha Young knight returned to earth,
S,,,asted himself Of his knighty armor anu anu
Snrned the garb Of humble monk. ne ca ano'
tooether his vassals and gave theiii .ne , 90
dom. He sold his 1eweis anu he called to his
sde his Younger brother and yieiqed toeIi'iIi ,no
titie honors and estate Of the prlhceIy nouS '
Of his ancestors anu t'io Poo-s - III. follov
- .rtad IN do good unto others. to help MS 1eow
s.a, 'eo III. AID not walt until the poor came 10
h;v, Int he sought those VINO suneieu' an 20
...o,d tbar. he crossed the LANDS ana thc $50
sn end the afflicted and assuage their sIlei, ne
s,,oted his life to deeds OF charity anu pei.ot ~
isnce: he thought Of others only, anu spen' tho
Sanrs in prayer and in the tender care vi VIC
n.,S cd afiicted and when fourscore years ana
o. Ma nassed bent und.r the welght vi nis
s.arv years frosted with the plaSt Oh ianss
;ntsr. he turned his dim eyes neaVehwai,u
eeain slowly. humbly and tremb1nSly ne as Sian
Knocked at the pearly gate. Inc san, sa The
III ILL., ;,hin exclaimed "WhO is there! Inc
I'm IA 80 fell unoh his knees and murrnured: ~
=. C'u rho,, on God part of Thee; take me 10 my
nresence. take me home to Thee, ana tne I sa.e'
- usavep opened unto him. and his soul oisdp
naarad within the realm beyond, apsoveu lIU',i
Earth. from vanity and from SIN. apsorpee VIII
the great Am. the Father, the Ruer ana 0ou''e
Of All Good. =. ~. trv "a
- Worshipful Masters. brethren. DO NOT Try 10
h-aak the records, do not try to add numpers
=. .o,,r membership, and then call II prosperity,
rother fry to do good, seek out your PooIe..
te.hrer seek out your sick and weary coniior'
Wv, seek the golden reward Tor kind oee us
Tor works Of charity ana penevoiehce' IN .me
go ch,nes OF the craft, look higher ana nishei,
@ xar better for real results; harmonic your
,oS~s hr1ng your brethren together IN True
NSason,c spirit in sincere bonds OF Irlenuslip
10 fa,,owship make il your aim curing YOU
e, &c Master to bring every member 10 .Is
lodge in close bond OF unity ana iIal o CIV
ten ~ the end Of your term apsoiu'e pea
WILL ,,s within your lodge. when every prothec
- |ait the benign and ennoblns in nusn.r 80
Hsasonrv Won will have accomplished ,'ioie ss;,n
-. 1'our lodge and to the craft than by 1uu 10
any number of members 10 your r rU'' ont vour
brethren. Resolve TINS anu caiis .ha year
resolves during the fifty-two weeks oi '''e