Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-12
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Der of ST. Johns Lodge of Omaha. Neb.
Mr.. Snyder said in part: True Masonry
is not matter of esoterie knowledge. or
of ritUalistic performance. nor even
external conformity to solemn obliga-
tiens. These are but outward manifesto
tons and symbols of an inner state
practice of rites nor in pharasaic OBJ
servanee of vows, but in the possession
of principles. i'm an inward purity OF life.
which manifests itself in benevolencez
, and in constructive living with ones
fellows. 1t is brotherhood of men o
ali races and all conditions. related to-
getller through common humanity, ac-
knowledginE Supreme -eing as the
Creator and Ruler of the Universe and
protesting faith in the Immortality of the
soul and the possibility Of personal right
eousness. 1t is guild for ethical cul-
ture in which man may realize through
association with, his fellows his dreams
and his aspirations. The true Mason. py
reason OF his association in c'oss fellow
ship with his fellow-man, will discover
In due time the real meaning of his own
! life. True Masonry is essentially opposed
to Selfshness. 1t means organized CAR
ity in Its best sense. 1t is the love Of
ones fellows manifested in activity pro-
noting their welfare. 1T goes into the
street into al the business ana social
relations of life. He only is true Ma
son who interprets his obligations for
moral and helpful conduct as applying to
all men. whether of his order or not. For
itself, Masonry finds those truths enough
which are written by the finger OF God
upon the heart OF man and on the pages
of the book of nature Masonry has no
prejudices, except In the one distinguish
ing factor that underlIes its foundation
stone-'ItA is the man that counts .
WorShipful Master Warren J. Coffin of
the lodge received the warm consratula-
tons not only of the grand master and
other officers of the Grand Lodge who
were present. but Of large numbers Of
81, ~l.st L. 1nrSrH
ment on his splendid visitation;
At the regular meeting OF Ruth Chapter.
No. I. 0. E. s., Monday evening the an
nual memorial services were held. The
services, which were conducted by Mrs.
Julia McIntire and Mrs. Catherine Lofier.
assisted by the officers Of the chapter
under the direction of the grand lecturer,
Mrs. Mollie Teachum were very impr S.
i've and beautifully rendered. There We're
many visitors, among them Worthy Grand
Marion of the District of Columbia, Mrs.
III. r. Hutchinson.
About seventy-flve members OF Martha
Chapter of the Eastern Star went to the
Masonic and Eastern Star Home Tuesday
last and spent pleasant evening with
the old folks. Old plantation characters
of the chapter. Misses Thompson, Magili.
EIiason, Mrs Hirsh. Mr.. Richardson and
Mr.. Fillius of Eecta Chapter, with Miss
Marion, Richardson as pianist After the
entertainment ice cream, cake and coffee
were served. Each of the old folks at
the home was presented with remem-
brance and a box of candy.
Martha Chapter will have its annual
grand visitation Friday, November 49,
Worthy Grand Matron of the District of
Columbia Mrs. Hattie Hutchinson Is a
member of this chapter. An exceptional
evening is being planned