The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-05-08

ing the social festivities VIII DC
Providence.
The line was formed al the hall, the
right resting near Main street. and Har-
mony lodge. which had been opened in
due and ancient form in Harmony hall
acted as escort to the dgnitares of the
fraternity OF the state who were enter
tanned. as well as the masters and war
dens OF the 81 Masonic lodges OF the state.
MARCH TO THE CHURCH.
The line proceeded through the tree
shaded streets of the old village which
contains the home of the organization.
across the Pawtuxet river. the dividing
line between Cranston and Warwick, into
the former town There flags were flying
gaily from all the stores and whSre a
large number OF people were congregated
10 see the Masons
The procession proceeded up Broad
street TO Sheldon street. and on PawtuXet
Neck along Fort avenue To Ocean, and
thence to Broad street where IL APP
preached the church from the north side.
Then the lodge opened ranks aRd the
honored guests filed between the two
lines into the church. whore nearly all
AT THE CHURCH.
The platform was banked with potted
palms and other snowy foliage plants be-
hind which the worshpful master
speakers and guests were seated. with
Musical Director r. w Seabury and the
Schuman Male quartet. Messrs. Wheel
wright. Irons. Sweet and Smith
Mr. Seabury AT the organ rendered Pro-
cessional. March Triumphant. Schloss,
and Rev. Brother Frederick B. Cole OF
WEXFORD made the opening prayer.
The male quartet thcn sang Gerush's
"The Lord Is Ny sheperd."
Master Charles T.. Glover OF Harmony
lodge welcomed the district grand master
and the brethren to the ancient village
OF Pawtuxet 10 observe the anniversary
OF the ancient lodge
He called attention to the fact that
large number of the men, instrumental
IN making great changes in the worlds
history were Masons and said that such
was always the influence Of Masonic prin
cipals and teachings upon those who are
members OF the order.
In extending a greeting to the repre-
sentatives OF cities and state, he said,
their presence did not alone indicate their
respect for the lodge bupt in the
fraternity as a whole, and he then intro
duced Most worshipful Past Grand Mas
ter Elisha H. Rhodes. who proceeded to
read the ancient charter granted by the
Grand lodge OF Masons OF Rhode Island
~ years ago. General Rhodes explained
that Harmony lodge existed for three
years under dispensstion and the char
ter was dated 1908 Despite the age OF tho
writing, he seemed TO have no difficulty
In deciphering the characters on the
parchment with its blue ribbon.
GRAFTON BY CHAPLAIN
Rev Charles A. Dcnheld. chaplain OF
Harmony lodge, was next introduced 10
pronounce the oration. He said he would
endeavor to take the advice Of an emf
nent gentleman. not to go into a dis
course OF the anUquTty OF Masonry, but
give something practical
He likened Masonry TO tree. an an
cient tree. Of which he said it may be
said. by its fruits not by its roots
shall we know them"
have read that every efficer 81 the
American army from rank OF major 10
mat OF general. except that OF Benedict
Arnold. were members OF the Masonic
fraternity. and with all the great events
OF the war the name OF Masons Is closely
associated.
Washington. who was twice elevated 10
the presidency OF this country was
pleased 20 preside over the lodge at
founders.
Washington, Franklin Warren. Lafay-
ette and up TO Roosevelt-isn't that a
kinship TO be proud OF?
The good mason Is a religious man for
ne Is taught TO believe that God is near,
II many times requires some impend-
ing danger or some great need 10 make
VS. realize that we need Gods help Gods 3
blessing Is with us always and IL is only
our short siRhfeduPse that allows ne 10
lapse into occasional forgetfulness
TO INCREASE PATRIOTISM.
In addition 20 being an organization
which against atheism I know OF no bet
ter organization 10 increase our patriot
ism and civic pride than the masons
The speakers took issue with Dr Abb
bott who said that "our best citizens take
no interest IN politics Such men who do
not interest themselves I'm politics OF our
state and county are not our best citizens.
The world needs more kindness. more
charity. more sympathy and our organi-
nation endcavors 20 hll those needs by its
Teachings
"In our lodgeroom All ranks are level
and the shepherds crook IL laid beside
the sceptre
with masonic orders no set rules are
get down FOR us 10 give assistance The
need determines the assistance How we'll
h. have become imbued with Masonic
principles
masonry has made the teaching of tho 4
doctrine ~ hrOfhcrly love ono ~ It's pll- /
lars. How much better 10 would be n ON /
ployers and employees could level an rank 4
and meet each other man 10 man and \
meet All differences squareiy N there are \
occasional ispses from Masonic princi-
pee " is not The fault ~ the principles .
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