New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-28
A FATHERS CHARGE.

BROTHER Stephen Jones has preserved a copy OF
charge delivered by nobleman on the continent Oh
Europe to his after he had initiated MN mo
the mysteries Of Freemasonry. There is something
no deeply pathetic in the discourse Of this parent
when assuming the fraterhal relation TO MS own
offspring. and when for n time the title OF ia'hei
was to be exchanged for that OF brother that "
deserves TO be reproduced:
Dear Son ! congratulate you on your admission"
into the most ancient and perhaps the most re-
spectacle society IN the universe. TO you 'iie
mysteries Of Masonry are about to be reVeaieu' anu
30 bright a sun never shed It's ustre on your eyes
altar do you shudder at every crime ana nave
you not confidence In every virtue! May tnis le
oe v,cn nat degrades the dignity OF human
nature. and may You feel that elevation Of soul
which scorns a dishonoraho action and ever IN
vites TO the practice OF piety and virtue ,,o.,or
These are the wishes Of father and orothe e
conjoined OF you the greatest hopes are raise So
son OF a Mason who glorios in the profession. and
for your Zeal and attachment your snsahCe d hi
good conduct. your father has already pledsed MS
hon95 -. NOW as member o, this ,ius,rious or
Ger introduced a subject OF a new country, whose
extent is bound.ess. Pictures open 10 your view
coIors ard series OF transactions recorded which
the rude hand OF time can never erase. Inc , 9on
Fla. 10 sst4ihce 9he;r their 2ye Of her
bind me to support the honor and reputation OF
this venerable order. ;. ,o ,ooora
birth should your conduct in life correspond 70
The principles Of Masonry. my remaining years
will pass away with pleasure and satisfaction %
eerye the great example of our ancient masters
peruse our history and our constitutions Inc pest
The most humane. the bravest and most clNllized
Of men have been patrons Though the vulgar
are strangers works. the greatest senluses
have sprung from order. The most Nustrious
characters on earth have laid the foundation or
their most amable qualities In Masonry. The
wisest OF Princes planned our institution at rais.
ing a temple to the Eternal and Supreme Ruler OF
the Universe. .,.A
my t 9a ss w he f that and
the affection of parent In the name or prother
and friend. May your heart be Susceptible OF
love and esteem, ard may you burn with the same
zeal YOUR father possesses. Convince the world ov
YOUR new alliance thai you are deserving our
fayors and never forget the ties which blnd you
10 honor and 10 Justice View not with inoinerence
The extensive connections YOU have formed. but let
universal here evidence regulate your conduct TX
ert YOUR abilities IN the service OF your King ana
your country and deem the knowledge YOU nave
This day attained the happest acquisition or your
life -. - ,,.,.
Recall 70 memory the ceremony OF your init'a-
ton: learn 10 bride your tongue and TO govern
vour passions and long YOU will have occasion
10 saw In becoming a Mason truly become
man and while | breathe ! will never disgrace
Jewel that kings may prize , -. 49,,
"If live. my SON 10 reap the fruits OF TINS
DAYS labor. my happiness will be complete 4
will meet death without terror, close my eyes IN
peace and expire without a eroan In the arms OF d
virtuous and worthy Precursor.