New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-16
MASONIC DEPARTMENT

7HF TNFLI ENCE or THE NDNiDt Al.
Fer, brother has influence over another Let
TO ,ne con,radict this. fer there is 10 human be-
irc who can truly do so. No matter what STA
ton or position in life he may occupy. some
hody all unknown 10 himself. is under his inhu-
ence and can DC guided and advised BY another.
II 20 O. solemn and inspiring thought. and yet
happy and beautiful one. for by so much as we
Influence another by that much NE can bless him
~ We so choose 10 use this influence for his good
or >or the good of a common cause. Netiors. go
cieties ell organized bodies. are simply aggrega'
lions Of individuals hence the influence OF the
Individual spreads throughout the society or as
socation in which he takes an interest and for
good or evil will show its mark upon the whole;
and the higher his station. the more observed
by his fellows. the more far-reaching il his IN
huence over them.
In Masonry we are banded together for be-
nevolent purpose. for the bettermen. Of the hu-
man family. for \ broadening out Of views. and
the influence Of each Mason Is needed TO carry
out the common plan The hoor member has his
friends among the brethren; they are Influenced
BY his words. by his actions. by his conduct IN
NE and "a he rises "rung after rung In our
,ovstic ladder" he Is more observed by his breth-
rem His influence over them grows and. II for
the good will become stronger the more he ex-
erts this good influence over them. and in due
time he ascends the East. perchance wears the
purple Of the Grand Lodge. Then his influence
grows stronger snd more pronounced, and II IN
line for the good Of the cause will cement the
love Of his brethren. will fasten their hearts to
him, and hey WILL cheerfully accept his advice
and gracefully bow to his good Influence OYER
them Long after he shall have passed out o,
office and has resumed his place in the ranks
the brethren will still seek his advice, viii ctii
how 10 his influence because they know ana feel
that he has exerted this influence for their GOOD.
for the good Of tho common cause. for the good
Of Masonry. while on tho other hand, the selfish
fellow the vainglorious palterer. the plotting,
scurvv Masonic politician who thinks OF himself
alone and who uses Masonry for sef-aggran-
dizement and selfish purpose. will pass out and
be forgotten. or worse
Just now many ~ District Deputies are
"iewelled and clothed and sent out by their
brethren on their rounds OF duty or OF pleasure.
or both az they themselves may View II Let
them combine both let the performance OF their
responsible and arduous duty he a pleasure 10
them. end Jet them WELD the great influence
their positions give them for the good Of their
brethren Or the good Of the cause. for the good
% our great and glorious fraternity. and when |
thei~ term Of Office expires they will he sur
rounded by friends. ny brethren true and tried
who Will cling 10 them with true Masonic love
and respect. Right WCrshpful Sirs. take your
choice The brethren have keen. discriminate
ing sense Of right and love him who fearlessly !
and truly acts the honest. upright man and
Mason in Office out Of IT.