^ *'P
4 I
%
. “■’. -!;4
h \ I:
•‘,••'■]-;■ V-
■'$ i'4:|
■s^,' 1«
> ‘ '
it
m
1®
V;i::pjpi
,,,
THE MASONIC JOUENAL
Tuesday, Aug, 15, 1876.
E, A. WILSON, Editor & Pioprietor.
The Bible, the Great Light in Mason
ry, says: “If we walk in the Light, we
have fellowship one with another.” How
true is this of Freemasons and Freema
sonry.
TERMS ;
1 copy One Year
1 copy Six Months
■ Xo club rates,
$ 2 00
1 00
Any person sending us 5 or more year
ly subscriptions, with the cash, will re
ceive the paper one year free of charge.
Unless renewed, all papers willhe
promptly stopped at the expiration of the
term of subscription, of which due notice
u’ill he given.
4Sf* CoiTC5?i)OudcuUs desiring a reply must enclose a
Stamp for return Postage, andull matter desired tobe-
been oiily by the Editor should be marked “Pkivatk’'
on the lower left-hand corner of the envelope.
The Masonic Journal wliicli is publishefl
at Greensboro is worthy of our support. It
is ably edited, possesses a liigli degri^e of mer
it and contains, besides Masonic Literature,
■well selected matter which is calculated to
make its visits desirable ard instructive.
Thos. S Kenan,
Grand High Priest.
The enterprise ought to succeed. We need
a means whereby a more general Masonic com
munication may be had : a means for tlie more
general diffusion of Masonic intelligence.
I h^.»pe every Mason will take the Journal
—every Lodge endorse it, and at once make
it the Organ of Masonry in North Carolina.
With such encouragement and support I am
satisfied you can make it of incalculahle icorth
to the Fratei-nifg. Geo. W. Blount,
Grand Master.
ly All of which is endorsed by
SIF' the Grand Lodge and Grand"®®
sy Chapter, "ffi®
The Orphan Work .—Brother
Mills informs us that he is greatly in
need of means et the Orphan Home,
monev and supplies being almost exhaust
ed. Brethren and friends of this noble
Institution, do something for them. If
you have already contributed, if possible
do so again. It is the noblest work any
of us can be engaged in, and the whole
people of the State are morally bound
not to let them suffer. A small amount
from all regularly contributed will give
them a decent support and pay the ex
penses of the Institution. So don’t wait
one for another, but seiid in what you
can both in money and k?nd.
We Dieeot special attention to the
advertisement of the King’s Mountain
High School, of which Capt. W. T. R.
Bell is the accomplished Principal.
Having been on terms of close intimacy
with brother Bell for several years, we
are prepared to speak advisedly of the
man and his merits, and we believe him
to be one of the most through scholars
and accomplished, persevering teachers
we have ever met. Indeed, we'd rather
have our children under his training
than of any perssn we ever knew. In
the Special Department, brother Bell
informs us, he has a graduate of New
‘York—a thorough scholar in Applied
Mathematics.
The location is possessed of e-/ery de
sired advantage of health, morals, beauty
and cheapness.
“The Butterflies of Masonry.”
Wanted.—We want active, reliable
Agents in every county in the South to
canvass for the Journal, to whom a
liberal commission will be paid. An en
dorsement as to reliability, under seal of
the Lodge, is desired. An immediate
application will secure choice of territory.
Send stamp for reply.
The Sutireme Court of the State has
decided that a man cannot waive the ben
efit of the homestead, provided for him
by the constitution.
Steady!
At this particular juncture no excla
mation of warning can be more specially
appropriate, when addressed to Masons.
We are in the midst of a heated political
canvass and all parties are vigorously
contending for the mastery, and we urge
the Brethren to steady ! when about to
take some dishonest advantage of his op
ponent. Remember that our obligation
to each other as Masons bears equally
upon us in every department of life. Let
no und'ue partizan excitement lead us to
unjustly offend our Brethren, and by all
means never allow politics to insinuate
itself into the Lodge.
Steady ! when criticising the political
motives and actions of the Brethren, lest
a wrong be done them, a personal breach
be created and an ireparable injuiy be
done to Masonry.
Steady, Brethren, steady ! and when
you see a brother about to thus do wrong,
gently but firmly remind him of those
ties that bind him to protect and defend
rather than to do violence to the motives
of a Brother. The universality of Ma
sonry obliterates distinctions and places
upon one common level all of every na
tion, kindred and creed.
Steady, Brethren ! remembering that
Charity hideth a multitude of faults.
Masonic Portraits.
The above is the title of a beautifully
gotten-up little work, edited by “J. G.,”
and published by W. W. Morgan, 67
Barbican, London, England. The por
traits consists of a series of what we cal!
“pen and ink sketches” of brethren
prominent in all the noble undertakings
of English Masonry. These little sketch
es comprise thirty three articles in all,
replete with interest, and a just tribute
to as many worthy brethren.
The “Masonic Portraits” is beautifully
bound in olotb, printed on tinted paper,
in clear type, and deserves a place in
every Mason’s library. We fail to per
ceive any mention of the price to Ameri
can brethren, but a postal card address
ed to W. W. Morgan, publisher, 67 Bar
bican, E. C., London, England, will elic
it. all necessary information on that
point.
Statesville.—We happened here on
the day the Gubernatorial candidates
measured lances in public debate. The
gathering was immense, and from all the
adjoining counties. Three special trains
ran in from Charlotte, Salisbury and down
the Western road, bringing large numbers
from distant points. The wildest en
thusiasm prevailed, and both candidates
acquitted themselves to the satisfaction
of their friends.
The town we find greatly improved
since our visit here tliree years ago, and
the business seems to have increased with
the growth of the town.
Fortunately for the traveling public
the Simonton House, since the death of
its forme? owner, has fallen into the
hand.3 of one of our former Guilford
county men, Maj. Lanier, than whom a
more clever, wholesouled gentlemen is
not to be found, and we conscientiously
advise our friends to stop at the “Lanier
House” when they come to Statesville.
But we think the place sadly deficient
in some respects. This is called a “dry
town,” from the fact that all the bar
rooms were closed three yeais ago by the
popular vote, and yet we saw more
drunkenness here on the day of the
speaking than we have seen in six monf.hs
previous; and so inefficient is the police
system that fighting and brawling was
carried on with impunity while the soli
tary knight of the star stood quietly
across the way as a “silent looker on in
Vienna.’’ But otherwise it is a pleasant
place, W'ith broad, sliady streets, neat
residences and business houses and a
whole-souled people.
The crops are fine and the people hope
ful in this section.
Under this caption the New York He
brew Leader contains some severe slriot-
uresfroin the pen of 111. Jno. M. Miller,
32J°, of Baltimore, agaiii.«t the wearing
of Masonic Emblems, which the Leader
endorses as apropos.
To a great extent we think the 111.
Brother wrong, and in nearly his whole
article too seveie. The old adage about
catching flies with vinegar is applicable
here, bis unguarded sarcasm not being
calculated to incline many to bis way of
thinking. We doubt not but that Ma
sonic emblems are too frequently won by
unworthy members of the Fraternity to
the detriment of the Craft, but the better
cure for the evil is to properly discipline
the unworthy member and either mak
him worthy to wear it or cause him to
cease it by expelling him from the Lodge,
No Lodge has the right to foster an un
worthy member and then complain of
his unworthiness.
We confess that we see no wrong in
worthy Brother wealing a simple emblem
of the Order, if he so desires, any more
than that of any other form of jewelry,
nor would we object to Brother MiJler’s
woai'ing a s Ik tile as an article of dress
in preference to any other style of Lead
gear. Of course we are opposed to the
abuses and abominations aimed at b
Brother Miller, but we also think that
more injury is done to Masonry running
after the Butterfly degrees—so called
higher branches of the Order, than can
possibly come of the simply wearing of
emblematic jewelry, such as pins, charms
and rings. In fact, does not the undue
tendency to run after the “higher de
grees” grow out of this undue display
of these wonderfully mysterious emblems
before the simpler Master Workman ?
With our good Brother we desire to see
every man stand squarely to his post and
perform his duty, and if he will let him
wear just as many emblems as he cboses ;
but if he will not—apply the remedy,
emblems or no emblems. Make the
Lodges cheerful and the meetings inter
esting and attractive and you will be
troubled very little with the emblem
wearing mania.
Advice to Masters.
The following by M. W. Bro. Gri,wold
of Minnesota, addresses itself to Masters
everywhere, and may be studied with
profit by all who wield the gavel of com.
mand :
“Determine to be, and let your Breth
ren see that you are a Master indeed.
One whose authority they can and will
respect; to whose decisions they will he
glad to bow, and to whom they will nev
er look for Masonic light in vain. You
will be called upon frequently to decide
questions of laW and order. Never “t-
tempt at this point to evade or shift res
ponsibility ; meet every issue squ.arelv
and never allow yonr decisions to be
disrespected. Let your knowledge of
Masonic , jurisprudence be so thorough
that you will not be under the necessity
of writing to the Grand Master fur infor-
mation on every question that arises, or
else be left by erroneous decisions to
place yourself iu an awkward position
and to introduce confusion into the coun
cils of the Lodge. And yet never at
tempt to make a display oi authority;
never have the appearance of being ar
bitrary. Remember that you have sol
emnly promised ‘r.ot to rule your Lodge
with a rod of iron, or in any unjust or
arbitrary manner ;’ and that to be atru,j
Mason is everywhere and always to be a
true gentleman. Respect the rights of
your Brethren, and endeavor to protect
them in the exercise of the same. Stand
in your own place at all times. Do not
allow yourself to be so ignorant of onr
ritual that when there is Degree work
to be done you will be under the necessi-
ty of calling another to the East, and
thus lower yourself in the estimation of
yonr Brethren, and cause them to feel
that they have committed a serious mis
take in placing the gavel in your hands.
By possessing a thorough knowledge of
Masonry yourself, be prepared to dispense
light and knowledge ‘to all uninformed
Brethren.’ Above all, bring out and
enforce, by precept and example, the
moial teachings of our institution, and
in doing this you can never employ too
much of your time and talent.”-AT('ysto?it
The following is a Masonic curiosity,
in its way, being a copy of Grand Lodge
summons of the year 1’(.'32, when Lord
Viscount Montague was M. W. G. M.:
“ilfonlague.
Grand Master,
Y"ou are desired to meet j'our Bretliren,
The Free and Accepted Masons,
On ——,at 32 o’clock at Moon, tochuse a
Grau.1 Master and other general ufficers, and to
dine.
No. 563.
10 .Shillings 6d.
Sturt Sculpsit.
N. B.—No Brother admitted tincloath’d or
arm’d.”
—Keystone.
A Good Rule.—Two Masonic friendc
much at variance, referred their quarrel
to a clerical Masonic Brother. He pa
tiently heard them accuse each other as
wholly in fault, and declared themseJves
without blame; and then he said, “My
judgement is this : let the innocent for
give the guilty.”
A Suggestion.—On ihe death of a
Brother the Secretary should endorse on
his Grand Lodge cert ficate the date of
his death, and that he was then in good
standing, attest it as Secretary, and im-
press the sea] of the Lodge upon it.
This will add to its value, should his
tamily ever Lave occasion to show his
standing as a Mason.—j)/asowb Token.
The great commandment of Ma
sonry is “Love one another.”
It is evident that the chief libelers
of Masonry do not believe “honesty is the
best policy.”
Masonry teaches that all power
delegated for the good—not for the in
jury of the people.
The late anti Masonic convention
was not a success in injuring Masonry.
It was a success in developing the selfish
ness of its leaders and in showing how
they dispose of its funds.
One of the most valuable teachings
of Masonry is that we should not depre---
date this life. Masonry does not consid
er this earth as a dungeon or prison, but
a beautiful habitation, affording many
comforts and blessings of which to think
meanly is to dishonor God.