New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
Ma,ons' New Temple Inspected by
 5000 Visitors Sunday Afternoon

beware of the temptation to raise funds by admitting to membership any man with the price, regardless of his character or standing in .he community" The finances of your temple should not rely on the initia- tion fee," he said. Tt is up to the lodges to admit none except those concerning whose integrity there can be no question and of whom you can say with holor He is my brother Nothing that is cheap and easy to obtain is considered worth while by those who obtain it.
 There never was day when there was greater demand for the service of the type that Masonry gives than today. The way to ren- der it lies in our own conduct, the way we act toward our fellowmen.
 Masonry is not an insurance policy. nor is it fraternal benefit association. It holds out no promises or inducements to any man. If there are any promises it is those who come knocking at our doors who make them. We agree to take care of our brothers, their widows and orphans. but we make no promises. Dr.. Davis Happiest PastOrate Here
 A typical witty after dinner speech of the kind for which he has achieved a reputation was delivered by Rev. Dr. John l.. Davis, former pastor of Trinity Methodist church Dr. Davis left New Britain to take over the pastorate of Grace Meth odist church in New York. At the last conference he was transferred to the Washington Square Methodist church. Dr. Davis referred to the time he worked for several weeks in a New Britain factory. Il earned more in the Corbin Screw corpora ton in one week than I did in a month in my first church, and had to go to school 5 years to learn 10 preach in that church." he said. He said the happiest pastorate he ever had was in New Britain and public ly thanked the Herald. mentioning it's publishers and reporter by name, for cooperation while he was in this city.
 What Masonry Teaches Judge Allyn l.. Brown of Nor wich, judge of the superior court of New London county. described Ma sorry as "A beautiful system of moral value in ailegory, illustrated by symbols"
 Judge Brown added that Masonry teaches the brotherhood of God and the Fatherhood of Man. All it asks of one knocking at its door is that he believes in Almighty God and that other men are his brothers. 1t does not attempt to dictate a mans religious view or his creed" Prin- ciples of relig ious freedom. that man shall worship God as he sees fit; and the equality of opportunity before the law. were written into the con- stitution by Masons. he explained.
 He added that the temple should be something more than just a place of beauty where the members held meetings, Tt should always be d monument to the highest purposes of the craft, a lasting influence for righteousness and good" he added in conclusion.
 The history of Masonry through ancient times to the present, was traced by C. F. Smith.
 IOOmis Gets Key to Temple During the dedication ceremony the key to the temple was presented to John C. Loomis, chairman of the board of directors, by Sherwood II. Raymond. president. Mr. Loomis presented MT. Raymond with 32ni degree Masol's ring with a diamond setting, and Pardon c. Hickey with travelling set on behalf of the Masons of the city.
 Tonight will mark the end of the three-day program when ladies night will be observed with dancing, cards. entertainment and refresh- , ments.
 That the new temple is going to l he busy place is indicated by the fact that Building Superintendent