Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-13

than all, is the principle of upright living
and right thinking, and no man has ever
had that wholly to himself. 1t Is only by
keeping step and the eyes on the nag that
men have won battles; 1t is only by the
touch Of hearts that men have been able
to weather troubles; it is only through the
benignant forces OF humanity that men are
put right with their fellows and right with
the world.
TT is written that we shall be known by
our fruits, and it matters not to what
church we belong or what form o. wor-
ship we use or by what route we may
choose to go to that land where all Is
peace and rest. We are all seeking the
same goal and may God speed the day
when there will be such a catholicity of
thought throughout the world that all who
yearn for better and higher life may stand
shoulder to shoulder, presenting an I'M
broken front to the enemies of society.
When that time comes light will be en-
throned and wrong overwhelmed.
Masonry is rich in examples of thousands
of sef-sacrifices, but it Is far richer in evil
dences of loving kindness shown by one
Mason toward another in this workaday
world of ours. 1t has no prejudices ex-
cept in the one distinguishing factor that
underlies its foundation stone, 1t Is the
man that counts. 1t stands for law and
order. and therein is the secret of its sue
cess. Among the fifteen articles contained
| in the original constitution as adopted in
926 by the general assembly which met at
| York. England, and the oldest Masonic con-
sttution eXtant three are of especial In
| terest to us in this twentieth century:
"A brother shall not supplant his fellow
| in the work unless he be incapable of do
| ing it himself. for then he may lawfully
finish it that pleasure and profit may be
| the mutual benefit.
Nor shall he decry the work of a
| brother fellow, but shall deal honestly
| and truly by him.
"'And if master unknowingly employ
| an imperfect man he shall discharge him
from the work when his inability is dis
| covered.
| land hereby and hereon are found the
underlying principles which make for good,
| not only amongst our fellows but in the
| world at large.
| Jealous nations from without and I'M
patriotic citizens from within each in
| their separate ways attempting to under
| mine and overthrow our institutions, and
! in view of these pressing conditions, the
imperative need of the time is the awaken
! Ing of a strong spirit of intelligent and
| virie patriotism in the hearts of the peo-
pie of our land: a patriotism that will I'M
erringly distinguish the false from the true
and as unerringly fix responsibility. So
many and so vital are the conditions that
confront us people, and so far have we
drifted away from our ancient moorings,
| that it behooves us all. my Masonic breth-
rem, to understand these conditions and by
our walk and our conversation help to bring
| back again the simple life with it's love Of
God. home and country
Masonry labors to improve the social
order by recognizing the right of man to
! so much freedom as he is fitted for. voc-
| ing ever the dignity and discipline of abor
| by enightening mems minds, warming
| their hearts with a gentle glow of human
| ity, inspiring them with the broad prin-
ciples of fraternity and requiring of the dis
clpes that their language and actions
should conform to that principle that the
germ of Immortality, which Is inherent in
| each soul. shall be developed and aided in
others as we'll in themselves
I'm view of the restessness. both within
iaU IF he rha ncrin rn1i-
| teal conditions; in view of the sms that
are springing up all around US; in view of
| the strange cults and still stranger vagaries
| the crying need of our times Is for intelli-
| gent. patriotic men and women, and any
| rganiZation that assists in the making
| and training of these is entitled to place
among the institutions of land. Ma
sonry teaches reverence to God, obedience
| to fixed laws and the slnctity of the home
"A sacred trust attaches to the rich in
| heritance which we have received from
| our progenitors. No machinery of law
can give dignity to political society without
purity of public faith Or without sacred
public principles, fidelity and honor.
Committee No. 5, of which Mrs. I. S.
Cole is chairman, for Washington Cen
tennial Lodge, No. A. F.. A. A M, gave an
entertainment at the Riggs House Monday
evening. April 8. Mr.. Frank Hagen is
given credit for providing many entertain
ing numbers. Those taking part in the
program were Miss Helen Wetzel. Miss
Lydia r. Hughes, Mr.. w. d. Mcfarland,
Mr.. Roland Rodrick Miss Sadie Lpp Mrs
Vincent, Mrs Georgia NJ. Mcdonald Mr..
Raymond Hart, mandolinist, Mr. Max
Kahn the Clark brothers, whistlers Mr..
Hamlin and others.
Harry Fleischmann, the new exalted
ruler of Alexandria Lodge B. P. O. E., was
formerly Il resident of Washington, but re-
moved to Alexandria with his parents in his
youth. His father was for number of
years leading caterer in the Dominion