The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-20
PRINCE IVOR HAZEL
FATHER OF VORlSM
The Order that Chershes and ultivates
the Language OF Poetry and Song.
PAPER READ BY J. COURIER MORRIS
Ivorism is the Life OF Sobriety, Life
of Thrift, a Life of Honesty, a Life
of Application to Business, and a
Life of Purity os Thought and
Purity of speech and Usefulness.

Ivorism is dstinctlvely a Cymroic
structure. Its principles are the retain
ing walls Of it's perpetuity, and its pre-
cepts the corner stone upon which the
maintenance of the language of four
thousand years rests upon.
Ivorism is a brotherhood, family
wherein we are taught to help each
other to keep sacred brothers Sc
cret, to protect q brothers character
when wrongfully traduced, and speak
up in his behalf and to forewarn him
in case of danger.
Ivorsm is the purest, noblest and
most robust of the many institutions
of old Gwalia
Ivorism is, and has been for more
than five decades, the principal avenue
by which the young Brython can reach
the goal of worthy ambition.
Ivorism is the nursery of good NOR
als-the abiding place of Christian
teachings.
The fundamental principle of lvorsm
like Freemasonry and other kindred So
cieties is belief in a Cod, its
great light the Holy Bible and its
crowning glory. the practice of social,
moral and intellectual virtue. It's ten
denotes are to assist, elevate, and en-
taries honorable, just and charitable.
To be good Ivorites in thought, word
and action, we must look deeper than
the ritual With a knowledge of these
ever in mind, that our lives may be con-
trolled and guided by them we will be
bound together in one brotherhood,
seeking only the greatest good for our
selves and cur fellow men
Ivorism as an institution of philan-
thropy has no superior and but few
peers in this or any other country. Its
virtue. and its blessings are manifold
and know no bounds Its hand of char
ity is ever busy and unsparing in its of
ferngs.
DOCTRINES OF IVORISM.
The divine doctrines of IVOrsm TEEN
with golden precepts. Charity, friend
ship, truth, love, peace and honor are
indelibly inscribed on every page of its
glorious declaration of principles. It's
golden circles are open to the poor as
well as to the rich. The faithful and
the vrtuous, and the sober and the
chaste can enter it's sacred chambers.
Ivorsm knows no inequality.
1vorism demands character--charac-
ter of untainted white. Possessing this
precious qualification, the wide doors
of Ivorism are thrown open to all good
American Gomerites. An election to
the order of American True Ivorites is
the best character recommendation any
man can possess, and there is no gain
saying the fact that the order is, as a
rule, composed of the best men IN the
community.
Ivorism is an institution of thought
ful form and active existence.
Its fllnIa mental principlaS tho broa Il
area of it's field of operations, it's char
liable and humane aims and purposes
and its wide scope of religious influ-
ence, have withstood the power of fifty
years against all assaults. The rugged
structure of Ivorism is built upon the
rocks of "Frendship, Love and Truth y
lvorism gives TO standing nor sitting
room to the drunkard, aduterer, thiet
and murderer, and those who deny the
existence of Supreme Being vii
never tread the sacred chambers OF
Jvorism.
Its patron saint, the immortal Ivol
Hael, sheltered the weary and home.
less, clothed the poor, and fed the hun.
CRY. This is the object of the exist
cnce of Ivorism in America and We
sincerely believe that the disciples o.
the good and generous Ivor, both il
the magnificent precepts of their pa
tron saint.
Ivorism teaches the young Brythor
to reach for that beautiful shore where
"F'riendship, Love and Truth" arr
characters as resplendent as the noon
day sun, and as noble and inspiring az
Holy Writ itself. O, that we could onl,
follow these model precepts. O, tha
we might be empowered by some diVin,
means to demonstrate to our youn.
American Welshmen the grandeur o
our precepts and of their aims and pur
poses.
"FRIENDSHIP, LOVE AND TRUTH.
They are as pure, ennobling, sublim
ana inspiring as the sermon on I'll
mount. Wiser or holier words neve
dropped FROM the lips of man. Ever
word, every sentence, yea, every pas
sage has been submerged in the sacre
waters of Friendship, Love ant
Truth.
LET those love now who never love,
before,
Let those that always loved now low
the more"
Love, like death, levels all ranks, an
lays the shepherds crook beside tn
royal sceptre. Love IS strong as deatl
Many waters cannot quench love
neither can the floods drown it. Th
precepts of IVorism teach this gode
rule.
The disciples of Ivor the Generous
are the children of peace, love an
honor; they are the children {
Truth, Love and Friendship.
Friendship, mysterious cement of tn
soul, sweetner Of life and solder {
society"
The true Ivor hath a tear for pit
and hand as omen as day for melt
ing charity. He has taken an oat
to protect the distressed, maintai
right against might, and never b
word or deed stain his character as a
1vor.
To be a good IVor, in hours of nee
and adversely he must be meek, con
placent and self-resigned, but whe
the trumpet sounds the bugle of alar,
the good Ivor Will wear the armor {
chivalry and fight for the principle
of good Prince flor Hazel An I've
without a strong current of chivah
running through his veins is a poor Ivt
indeed.
To be a good Ivor, one must be gene
Gus, manly, forgiving, sympathetic al
lovable.
doubt thou the stars are fire,
Doubt that the sun doth move,
Doubt truth to be liar,
But never doubt | love"
He is gentle that doth gentle deed
In thy right hand carry gentle peac
Mans inhumanity to man maxi
Al