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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
ONE FATHER, ONE FAMILY.

The rock upon which the temple Of Freema-
sonry is erected is found In the teachings and
tenets OF the institution is found in the fact
that the principles taught in our lodges are as
immutable 1t is possible for a mind to com
prehend, and based upon the Fatherhood OF Goo
and the brotherhood of man. and while TINS
faith abides with us. though we may suHer tenn
porary persecution by religious fanaticsm or
political prejudice. shall remain together
with renewed faith and strengthened purpose
Through the many broad and enlightened chan
nels Of our present civilization, which Masonry
helped to create. through our literature ana
especially an enlightened and Independent press,
which is the great educator Of the period, man
kind are becoming better acquainted with each
other
Every new discovery IN science, every new
thought. every new advance. now becomes the
property Of the world and Of the masses. and
is not, as in former times kept solely for the
benefit of the few that they might thereby
tyrannize over the people and profit for their
own selfish purposes. but is spread broadcast:
throughout the universe for the good and well
fare OF all mankind and as the world becomes
more and more enlightened on the natural laws
with which our Father has surrounded US ana
which are eternal and Interchangeable. We shall
draw nearer to each other, and learn 10 thlnK
and act by divine rule and law. The seeming
mysteries which have so long covered our path
way as n thick and dark cloud VIII pass away,
will be lifted from our vision, and We shall see
through il all. shall our surroundings In
new light shall learn our duty and the pleasure
OF doing II. The pure and sparkling fountains
of love, of wisdom and Of strength shall break
forth under and around the palace Of the rich
and the cottage OF the poor, and shall wash
aw&v he dark prejudice and cleanse the earth
OF ali inpurity and rubbish 50 long accumulated
D. throu tho dark ages.
Anu then the people will see that all this was
taught in our institution for centuries, that
Masonry was the giant which tore down the
dark veil of ignorance. prejudice and biSotry
and made men equal unto each other. in the
great endeavor of raising and uplifting them
toward the Divine Father in whose image man
WAS first created
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14

to help them to become proficient The excellence
OF the work done by Fraternal Lodge while Bro.
Thorn was It's Master the subject Of comment
among neighboring lodges. and material gains in
membership marked each Of the three years.
Since his retirement from the chair Bro. Thorn
has not allowed himself 10 lose interest IN the
lodge but is still enthusiastic worker and regu-
lar attendant at communications Bro Thorn
Joined the order in 1891 and has represented his
lodge at the Grand Lodge four times. where he
mas taken prominent part IN the work Of that
body. That the esteem In which he is held is not
limited TO the lodgeTDOm 10 evidenced 10y his bust
ness and social career His first public Office was
that OF justice OF the peace. TO which Office he was
elected IN 1877 and continued until he resigned.
in 1888 Later ne Pr, sident and Treasurer OF
the village for a number OF years. Bro. Thorn
admitted to the bar in June 1851, but has never de
voted hts time 10 the practice Of law. He was
hookkeoper at tho Bark Of Hamburg for eight
years when ne became cashier OF the Peoples
Bank OF Hamburg. remaining Ave years At pres
ent he holds place OF trust and responsibility
IN Buffalo.
the work Of other fraternies and is Past Master
Workman Of Hamburg Lodge No y, Ancient Order
Of United Workmon Past Regent Royal Arcanum.
ard Past Grand Independent order OF Odd Fellowa.
He has been member Of the Finance Committee
OF the Grand Lodge. Ancient order OF United Work
men, for the last three years Bro Thorn was
horn November q. 1850 and married January II,
1877. lie has one daughter.
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WHERE Is THY RROTNERf

II was a fearful question propounded by the
Supreme Judge 20 the hrst murderer. when no
asked him Where IL Abel. thy brotherr' Vain
and useless as defence the supercllious
reply. Am my brothers keeper" There is a
Significance in the terms OF tho question
which * not always duly regarded. II was
not Abcl-a whom he had slain. but Abel
his brother the offspring Of The same parents. to
whom ne was bound by the hottest and tendcrest
ties Not murder only. hut fratricide was the
crime imputed to him II tho FIRST lesson OF
fraternity taught IN Holy Scripture.
II we've well r Mas"ns would tax" this lesson.
thus applied 70 heart lmpressvely Is every
counsel in his brothers and To him 81
approaching danger There bc hero indif-
ference. for by the law what concerns my brother
advise and ndmonish him. II 7 tempta-
ton assaling him or bad habits overcoming
be heard. my caution and admoriton and persua-
sion must be given freely that he may leave the
downward road II he fall through my silence and
lukewarrnness I shall be foresworn. 7 cannot fold
my arms and say. 1T is no business OF mine" for
| am. by my obligation. the keeper OF my brother
conscience well OF his life Better and nobler
man concerns me. Matthew Henry has well said
"a charitable concern for our brethren as their
keepers Is great duty which Is strictly required
OF us but IL generally neglected by They who
are unconccrncd In the GOVERNMENTS OF their
brethren, and take no care when they have opor-
tuniy to prevent their hurt IN their bodies. goods
or good name especially In their souls. do In ef-
feet; speak Gains language" This Is the
especial one. by solemn obligation is 1t for Masons
Every expelled Mason brings greater reproach on
the order than himself. II the causes Of his ex-
pulsion could have been prevented or removed by
timely fratcrnal advice and interpretation. II my
brother falls and could have stayed his fall. and
yet did not fearful question Will be addressed
answer, Am | my brothers Keeper" for I am,
and ! cannot shrink from the charge.
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LODGE NOTES.

Mum Lodge No. 100 conferred the second degree
Thursday night. There was an excellent gather
Ing The main topic however. the coming
annual reception and midsummer nights festival
Lion Park. Past Masters John Mcguire and Jor-
dan, Senior Warden Bloom. In fact all the officers
and members are most enthusiastically working
together to make this a successful affair for Mum
Lodge.
Rising Star Lodge No 40. Of Yonlers, w. f. NJ.
Yerks Master had a large assembly OF mem bers
and visitors last Tuesday evening and conferred
the first degree. w. Bro. Murphy presented the
Aprons and W Bro Holde. Past Assistant Grand
Lecturer. delivered the lecture.
The trustees Of the Hall and Asylum Fund held
Il meeting at Utica Monday afternoon ana much
routine business transacted. The applications
of three brethren considered and accepted for
admission Considerable time was expended I'm dis
finally adopted All the trustees were present ex-
cept Brother Horace II. Brockway who Is absent
In Colorado on account Of ill-health. The Home IL
in excellent condition and everything seems to
move along IN a good and smooth way.
Western paper tells its readers that the origin
Of Freemasonry has been placed by the most In
telgent writer's at the time OF Dionysius. in Asia
Minor and at the time Of the Ionic migration
The date of the Ionic migration has been fixed al
1910 h c. about half a century before the com
mencement OF King Soomons Temple. thus giving
ample time and opportunity for Donysian frater-
mites to become well established in Tyre at the
mon in the erection of the Temple.
What good thing that these most intelligent
writer's" can't back OF old Adam as being the
first Free Mason. They may place the beginning At
city OF York In tho year 926, may go back OF all
this but they can't go further back than Adam
and he surely was Free Mason for he
apron IL may not have been the white leather
was an apron all the same. and that Will be slf-
cent for these most intelligent writer's"
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THE GRAND STEWARD.

That noble contention. or rather emulation OF
who best cen work and best agree finds worthy
g Dorent In r. W. Bro. Perry NJ. Thorn. OF Ham
burg " Y. who recently appointed ms ono
If the Grand Stewards OF the Grand Lodge OF the
State OF New-Y DIRK
Bro Thorn Is known among his friends as nm
earnest and sincere worker FOR tho good OF Mason
~ and the three years during which he occupied
the chair in the East OF Fraternal Lodge No ~
are a bright record IN the archives or the lodge
Ue worked his way 10 the Masters seat through
the stations Of Senior Deacon and Senior warden.
and was thoroughly conversant with all the Work.
As Master he always insisted upon thorough work
bv his subordnates in office and was always ready
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
ROYAL ARCH ITEMS.

Phnnlx Chapter 30 2 conferred tho Mark
Degree Monday evening \ gratifying fact came
out during the evening. that the three oldest
bcrs Of the chapter were present Venerable John
II. Clark stands No. ! on tn" register. Edwin
Boutcn No .. and Past Grand High Priest George
Van Vllct is 30 3 all stanch supporters OF the
chapter and OF Masonry
Therefore. companions. lifting our thoughts and
affections FAR above the Holy Royal Arch which
we have raised let US repeat. For he is good for
his mercy cndureth forever
:. would BE- difficult 10 iiud Royal Arch Mason
upon whom the chapter degrees were duly con-
fcrred who does not at once confess and believe
that there Is intimate connection" between
ancient craft Masonry ana the Holy Royal Arch
and the Master Masons Of the whole country uni
not among our younger mcn-who appear generally
TO be contonted but only among those fond Of
Iechncallties and speculations.
Crescent Chapter conferred tho Mark Past and
Mos, Excellent degrees, IN the presence Of a large
number OF distinguished companions. Among them
NJ. f.. George r W. Stivcrs L. G.. II. +. r.
f. McKcsey. William ]. Duncan. Kirby. White
Zachnrlo and ST''h.
Orient Chapter No 1873 conferred the Mark Past
and Most Excellent degrees Friday night with Il.
John II Delrnhorst IN the East. and hne at
tendance OF distinguished companions. Orient is
another Royal Arch haven for oil the companions
TO gather during the summer months. as there Il
time here to call of. Orient is doing exceed
ingly well In summer or winter The good work
goes at all times.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-14
OMMANDERY NEWS.

The Sir knights Of Morton Commandery never
sleep. never rest ard never take vacation. at
cockwork. the second Monday Of each month finds
a good number OF members OF Morton. and usually
n good assortment Of visitors In the Asylum. and
they also find candidates at each conclave ready for
the orders Last Monday evening Eminent Sir
Henry II. Treher the Commander. opened the com
mandery In due form, assisted by Past Commander
Thomas f. Blight as Prelate Past Commanders +.
f.. Davis OF York No. So Warng and W. J. Dun
conferred
When seek for the why a knight, on
his creation, Is to submit TO a blow on the ear.
some maintain that this usage was observed BY
while comforting knghthood upon him at Becka--
the King saying. Remember that the Saviour OF
the world was buffeed and scoffcd before the high
priest" But others affirm that II IL done with tho
view that he may consider this blow the last.
and may never after submit to receive from
any other person; and this seems to he the case
which the Prince creating the knight thus ad-
dresses him: Bear this blow. and never submit to
another" Doubtless this ceremony has small
resemblance TO that among the Romans. which
time a slave manumitted, he received a blow
from the hand OF his master, accompanied with
these words: II declare you 10 be free. according
the custom of the Romans!"-whence ciaudianus
calls this felicem injuream.
The age of chvalry has passed away. No longer
must the knight &c forth TO win his spurs upon
the field OF battle and by proof OF courage In per
ization to be defended from the Javen and spear
OF the barbarian and inndel: yet the Tempiar s
mission is not ended. The faacies OF the Ag-
menace to Cnristian and civil institutions than the
javelin OF the bari arlan or the spear OF the
aeon. They need their defenders now as never
before.
the ceremonies and in the French Rite, when con
f~rrin- ia '.Grand hanorA-" the Arch az 6tasl u
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as those coming from their fold: stu. they
were church members ana were nroeeied hut he
was obliged first 10 Join church and serve SIX
nond ba on no one could enter this Blessed heavenly
lodge except through the door OK church
,mnor,s sntS matter in framing their bylaws They
made no provision as 70 what shoud De done w,
the the rdc upon when all the hopes Of these
unco- good people were shattered Tor tney naa
SS as he en- ' are poiis
ness In church as well az In Masonry, In fact the
entire hur.an race Is largely mace up OF nscH
sllders. Who is there In or out OF church VINO keeps
uaily IL was found that some members of the lodge
did not attend church service. evnced no interest
fer charges against them in the lodge. one good
member, however was not entirey carried awaE
on It's own bottom and the charges were trans
ferred TO the church
Der died and each Of the three undertaken trustees
was eager TO take charge of the funeral arrange
and besides a good fat bill there could be a good
deal Of advertisement extracted from 1t. and this
trustees which soon spread among the members
it is a well-established fact that when you touch
much more than is usually conceded but Jew
or Gentle. Christian or heather. good church peo,
sore over this very tender spot. the pocket. Ana
to crown ALL when election time came along Ga,
several times: he had been admonished by ne
pastor OF the church and by the Master 81 me ne
his church duties and did 20 for a while. put oid
Satan came along and together they be cksiided
only Mr. Satan was not member o. church or
lodge ard they could do nothing Win MN ana
when the majority Of the members OF the lodge
thought this brother good enough TO become Mas,
ter il broke the very unco-brethren all up ah1
they would not cit In lodge under the gavel or
this" man. 80
This brought the usefulness Of the lodge as an
adjunct OF the church Cor the church as an aG-
fnHct 10 lodgc0 TO an untlInely end and worldly
men men with 10 church Affiliations. were proposed
and accented This changed the complexion OF me
membership entir@,y. or course during the ran
si'on" shere Wa some bitterness displayed, a,
which even the best OF the unco- good men Showed
some very hard-headed and intolerant human
ma ture did display the love and forRiVcness,
taught in church. or the plumb OF rectitude ana
sdilars Of virtue taught In the lodge; rather so"tu
INC cloven foot of H. r. II. Prince Satan. the mrs
and original backslider We have any record or.
However IN due time the pendulum swung BACK
to its normal motion, ard while some OF the really
good men remained. others less good 1oineu hnu
Ire scope was widened. and the lodge became
known among the brethren as good lodge WIN
ont any extra frs and without any patent upon
great or special goodness; was doing good Masonlc
work square work. such az stood the test OF IN.
Master OVerseers and believe Is stu DONG IL at
the present day In the good old way: -,-r.rv
AN OLD SECRETARY,
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there Will be dancing for an hour two. then re-
turn by special cars.
The officers of the Grand Lodge OF New-iersey
will have their annual outing on next TUESDAY AT
Port au Peck. Pleasure Bay. These annual gatheI-
ings are among the great events In Masonic 81,
es I'm New-Jersey and are source OF ENJOY ineht'
rs well as productive OF much good In harfnoniZ-
ing and uniting the brethren from all parts OF the
State .
On Friday the 18th inst. Washington Lodge NO
q Will confer the sublime degree OF Master hhsoi,,
Lecturer. Those who find fault with their Iout, =
for calling here chance TO get even di' q
visit an excellent lodge. doing exceedingly soou
work " Rudolph llolde. the Master mas a
warm word OF welcome for all visitors, and they
usually very numerous. ..
The only" recorder OF Mecca Temple se DpT
Ellison is out with four-page circular assuIlns
the members that they have not been fo,eott,en,
end that on Monday. the ed inst grand 9uS I
for the Shriners has been prepared rms uc,u'u.
I to s D. m. grand concert by victor herpe,s =
Twenty second Regiment Band; to p m ram >
Fireworks pyro- spectacle" Fall OF Manila re-
alistc battle scenes OF the Spanish American wal ;
300 sailors soldiers supernumeraries. etc fono"e,
hv n grand fireworks display, introducing many
Shrine features" familiar to the nobility. 10 II
D. M THE Bostonians" In their latest ana mos mo-.
successful opera. The Serenade. produced WIN
us full and complete chorus and scenic enects'
under the management of Noble trank Il" TT, i
of Mecca Temple, and lots more. For ruii par ticu-
lars see next Sundays Tribune
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NECESSITY or STUDY TO A MASON.

Masonry Is n succession OF aegories the mere
vehicles OF great lessons In morals and philosophy
You will fully appreciate its spirit, Its objects
It's purposes. you advance in the different de-
grccs which you will ind to constitute a great
complete and harmonious system.
II you have been disappointed I'm the three first
degrees: II It has seemed to you that the per-
Torrance has not come up TO the promise. and
that the commonpaces which are uttered In them
with such air. the lessons In science and the
arts merely rudimentary. and known TO every
schoolboy the trte maxims of morality and the
trivial ceremonies are unworthy the serious at
tention Of grave and sensible man occupied
with the weighty cares OF life. and to whom his
time IL valuable. remember that those ceremonies
and lessons come to us from age when the
commonest learning was confined to n select few
when the most ordinary and fundamental prn-
first three degrees stand In these latter days like
the columns OF the old. roofess Druidc Temple In
their rude and primeval simplicity mutilated also
and corrupted by the action OF time and the ad-
ditions and interpretations OF illiterate ignorance
They but the entrance to the great Masonic
Tempe-the mere pillars OF the portico
You have taken the first step over its thresh-
o'd-;he first step toward the inmost sanctuary
and heart OF the temple You are In the pa tn that
leads up the slope Of the Mountain OF Truth; and
II depends upon your secrecy obedience and fidelity
whether you will advance remain stationary
Imagine that you Will become n thorough
Mason by learning what Is commonly called the
work Or merely hx becoming familiar with
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U4SONRY ~ SPAIN.

Thora has been complaint made in some OF the
Snarish possessions that the misfortunes OF spain
are due to the circumstance that the country mas
fallen under tho rule Of the Free Masons
The trutn IS that Masonry has never hourishei
TN Suain For a long time T. was a capital Of
fence 10 be Mason and oven since the rigor OF
tho Govcrnmcn, has been somewhat relaxed Ma
sonny has not Aourishcd. II is said. indeed. mat
Sacasta the present Prime Minister. * not only
a Mason but a Past Grand Master. We have no
means nj hand Of verifying this assertion. but al
all events Sasasta gets along Nery Vel VIZ ,ne
Pope. and h. is very much devoted 60 MS SOY
devoted 20 Leo XIII Whatever may De tho fact
Therefore as to Sagasta's connection WIN thc
OF ihe Queen and that The misfortuncs 81 spain
cannot be attributed TO him. H. took oii.e M
the express request 81 the queen. and not 10y any
mandate Of the people. Ana even II the people
could make thcir VOICE beard IN the soVrtnihs ~,
troll. In fact however. IT IL the spanish custom
for the Ministers under whom an election for ~.
majority So openly is this done. that the Min
,siry are III ne rann ,2 ~ ~ nirol
Moors Jews. alleged hcretcs and Free Maaons
and It is not for her 20 gay. nov that the day ~
her tribuaton has come mat h'r inai" tunes
are due to brotherhood which teaches love To
God and man. and Obedience 10 constituted au-
thoritos II more Of the mild and tolerant prn-
nasf s1" would not have los, her vas, possessions
on the continent OF America. and be now strng
sphere Meantiu' II may be- noted that The liiic
band OF MUaOns IN n" isiHfN ~ lbi Ar" fliI'f
dead. IN exile. denied AT home the liherty
Of holding meetings
The misfortuncs Of Spain arc not due to Free
masonry. but members 81 the fraternity have no
reason 10 love her Thoy VIII not pursue Ter IN a
spirit Of vengeance. but Il Is natural for true
Mason 20 love liberty. and there nre many ~
them IN the Army Of ~" United States who arc
anxious to give freedom to the oppressed. They
will fight IN accordance with tho laws OF civilized
warfare. but they VIII rcmenhe that tho cause
Of freedom s. ever dear 10 the heart OF the Amcr-
can Free Mason. II wa so In the beginning ~
National NE Is now. and "" hope and believe
It will bc.-tMasOnic Home Journal
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traditions Masonry has history and nteta'u uo;
Its ailegories and its traditions VIII seaeh Trbe
Streams of learning that flow broad and woe ae
must be followed to their heads In the sprlngs ,na ,
we'll nm in the far distant past. and tnere you
will find the meaning and the origin OF Masonry, ,
few trite lessons upon the rudments OF arr Sauy
unimportant and unsubstantiated TRADITIONS wiz
no longer satisfy the earnest inquirer after ,.
truth Iet him who Is satisfied and content witi
them remain where he IL and seek to ascend ny
higher. But let him who desires 10 umoe oT Ma
the har mOnio.Is and beautiful proportions OF MA
sonry read. study reflect. digest and discrimina.e
The true Mason is an ardent seeker after KNOW
edge and he knows that books are vessels which
come down to fullfreighted with the ILL., lHte,
lectual riches of the past. and that In the iauns
OF these Argosies is much that sheds lish upon
the history OF Masonry. and proves It's ci,iins 10
be regarded the great benefactor Oh "ah-
kind