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glad to add his word of fcongratulation. There is nothing succeeds like success. You will have knocking at your doors many applicants. Men will come be- cause you are successful. And you must use judgment. We must show to the outside world that Masonry means something. There is a reSpOn- sibility upon us that we maintain such standard that others will not apply unless they also be worthy. Let there be just the same life outside there is inside the lodge room. And then the good men, men who will be an honor out any word from us. Have you ever thought there is virtue that has to do with our lips as we'll as with our moral virtues? Masons ought to be men of clean lips. I again cOngratu- late you upon this day and trust this lodge will live and be blessing to this town.
 Perhaps the best speech of the day was that made by Rev J. Fl. George, who had not expected to be called up on. He said so many clergymen were speaking that a stranger might almost think it was clerical gathering. MT George said he would be derelict in his duty if he did not stand up and say word for Free Masonry land to offer a word of congratulation. And while you are to enter upon period of proS- perity it is tvery likely that you may need to guard against the danger of 1t. The means that are put in your hands can never take the place of personal effort and. personal sacrifice. MT George pointed out that the nature of the lodge from social standpoint had not been properly emphasized. We have our homes, but after all there is want which country lodge fills. The farmer on the hillside needs to see somebody beside himself. It is good somebody else. We need the coming together of true men. The institution of Masonry is thing for which I am grateful. It has had wonderful in- fiuence. It does help to lift up. While speaking of the high standards maintained by the preceding speakers, MT George said it was right to have high standards but donT set them so high man cannot attain to them. The speaker also touched on the thought that man who was dishonest In closing he said Masons were banded together to do something for God, something for themselves and some thing for the community.
 Past Grand Master Wheeler of Nor walk was next called on. He said he had been greatly interested in this historical sketch of Brother Beardsley. Brother BeardsleY came near losing his grip, but he held on. Washington lodge owes great deal to the grand old brothers who held on amid dis couragement. I admire Masonry as we see it in Monroe. I want to con gratulate you on this beautiful hall. He closed with an eloquent tribute to | the home.
 Past Grand Master H. o. Warner said: After listening to the fine re- ! marks of the clergy and to Brother Wheeler, who ought to have been one, there is little left for me to say. I do approve of the high standards set forth here to-day When I was grand master, Brother Beardsley said to me: ''I fear the charter will have to be given up to the grand lodge" To-day am informed you have 20 new mem bers initiated in the last two years. | Former Grand Master Rowland said: In the erection of the Masonic home, you have done one of the grandest works, for there you are literally car ing for distressed Master Masons, their widows and orphans. The Masonic friends if every Mason in the state would visit it. Grand Junior Deacon A. J. Hallock of Bethel also spoke briefly.
 THE NEW HOME OF WASHINGTON LODGE.
 The handsome new home of Wash ington lodge, the gift of the late George l CONTINUED TO PAGE EIGHTH