" Must Dig For It."

" MUST DIG FOR IT . "

"TI / FASONIC Lodges , to be efficient , must make thoir _ I _ VI _ meetings interesting . If there are no degrees to be conferred or other Lodge work , let some Masonic question be discussed ; have a short lecture upon Masonic History ,

or Symbolism , or let the brethren be questioned and instructed in the ritualistic work . There is much to be learned , and those qualified should be made teachers . A Most Worshipful Brother in another jurisdiction says , "Make

your Lodge meetings as social , instructive and pleasant as possible . Endeavour to make them specially attractive , so much so that every member , instead of dreading or forgetting the time of Lodge meeting , will look forward to it

with pleasant anticipations , and feel himself wiser and better for having attended . Have some object in view , and accomplish some good in your collective capacity at every meeting . " Where this course is pursued , aud the brethren

become acquainted with Masonic law and the binding force of obligations , there will be fewer cases of failure to respond to a Lodge summons ; and when there is a failure , the offending brother should be cited to show cause why he

should not be dealt with . If the law was more strictly enforced , especially in Lodges located in the country and small towns , there would be fewer charters forfeited or surrendered . Masonry , in its beautiful ritual , uses a

symbolism to impress great moral truths upon its initiates , and in this manner teaches them through the outward senses , seeking to influence their thoughts and feelings through the avenues of both sight and hearing . Our

ceremonies and symbolism point back to distant ages , the dim ancl misty past , and help to form a strong chain of evidence that in that dim past our Fraternity had an existence , Sages who have consulted musty tomes and ancient maim .

scripts have revealed much to stimulate the Masonic student to make investigations for himself . Do not think that when you havo Mastered the ritnal of Masonry there is nothing more to learn . Without a knowledge of our

symbolism , its origin and teachings , the Mason loses much of the spirituality of Masonry . It is a study that increases in interest as we gain light ; the more we learn the more we are incited to pursue our investigations . This all implies

mental labour , without which there can be no acquisition . In the expressive language of another , " The precious ore of truth lies not noon the surface , to bo gathered by the

hand of sloth ; in masses of inexhaustible richness it is imbedded beneath , and we must dig for ifc . " As Masonry may be termed the science of symbolism , Masons shonld make this science a study . —Zeloies E . Mason .

Masonic Jewellery.

MASONIC JEWELLERY .

WE are sometimes surprised , and frequently amused , at the variety of designs in the line of Masonic jewellery displayed about the persons of our brethren . So great is the variety that one might be led to think that the jeweller had exerted all his skill in reproducing the

emblems of the Craft . Every conceivable shape and form are called into requisition to satisfy the demands of purchasers ; from the tiny slipper bearing the square and compass , to the more expensive Maltese cross of the Knight Templar , or the double eagle of the Scottish Rite .

The frequency with which we come in contact with persons wearing this class of jewellery has particularly attracted our attention , and led us to inquire , why so lavish a display of these emblems ? Of what practical nse are they , ancl what purpose do thoy serve ? We note , in onr observations , that thoso who have lonf

boon members of the Fraternity , and those who havo been honoured b y their brethren with high official station , arc ; loth to wear these emblems in public . On the other hand , newly . initiated members are quick to patronise the

jewellery store . We have seen a brother raised to the sublimo degree on an evening , and the next morning appearing with a square aud compass on his breast , ancl even known of a case where a brother jnst exalted to tho Royal Arch procured a jewel to be worn when he was admitted to membershi p in the Commandery .

•Hie manner iu which this class of jewellery is worn ioffctimes amusing . Some display it conspicuously on the vest , others a huge pendant hanging from the watch chain , while we frequently see brethren from the rural districts

Masonic Jewellery.

quietl y sporting a square and compass on their necktie or scarf , and but a few days since observed a mammoth keystone dangling from the waistcoat of an individual ; all with the evident intention of attractin *? attention .

We confess that we are not adverse to seeing a neat Masonic charm when not worn too conspicuously , but this would also be true if it wero any other class of jewellery We know of cases where the wearing of theso emblems has

been of benefit to a person , but that they are constantly put to abuse there can be no reason for doubt . The wearing of them does not signify that the person is a Mason ; any one can purchase them . Nearly every

Masonic fraud wears these emblems in some shape or another , and the story of the Dutchman who did business " on tho square , " by the aid of a large square and compass

on his person , each time fleecing those who patronised him , is not an old one . Ambitious storekeepers who cater for Masonic trade , are free to make use of these emblems .

We feel that we are safe in saying that eight out of ten who wear them do not know their significance , and would be unable to give an intelligent answer to the simplest question in our catechism . Our advice to the brethren is

then , steer clear of those persons who make a lavish display of Masonic jewellery ; give them a wide berth , for yon will derive no benefit by communicating with them and you may be better off in pocket . The emblems of

Masonry were never assigned for trading purposes , and the less they are worn the better we may distinguish the true Craftsman from the impostor . —Loomis' Muncal and Masonic Journal .

Wo understand thafc Bro . A . F . Godson , M . P ., Deputy Provincial . Grand Master of Worcestershire , has been invited to stand as a candidate for the office of Grand Treasurer of England , ancl that he has signified his

willingness to allow himself to bo put in nomination at the usual Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge in December . We shall be pleased to see him returned next spring— -that is , assuming there will be a contest for tho office , although

afc present we have not heard of another candidate for the post . Bro . Godson is well known , both in London and the Provinces , and he has long shown great interest in the

doings of the Craffc , as well iu regard to the work of the several decrees as in the conduct of the Charities of the Order ; socially , also , ho holds a position which fully entitles him to recognition afc the hands of his brother Masons .

A Masonic Alphabet.

A MASONIC ALPHABET .

I . —ABILITY . The men to rnle our Lodgos , and guile om * Graft aright , To note our Ancient Landmarks and keep them well in sight , To grasp the reins of power with a firm bnt ge » tle hand , And clothe in pleasant accents each lavv-cornpelled command ,

Must be of sterling metal , and strong in wisdom ' s might , Stern , stedfaat , and courageous in the cause of Truth and Eight—Not led astray by passing gales of glowing words , or vain , Bnt ' midst the heat of argument can cool and calm remain .

Prompt to discern , and swift to curb each tendency to stray From off the Level paths of the strict harmonious way ; Confirmed in moral principle , in every motive free—Of such " Ability" should each Mason Euler be .

II . —BROTHERLY LOVE . What diverse minds compose the Mystic Band , In every Lodge , in every state ( l * land ! The ardent man , of will and temper strong—Swift to resent or deprecate a wrong .

The sanguine man—who reckons all complete , Nor makes allowance for a chance defeat . The cautious man , who th inks' before he ppeaks , And loaves effect until the . cawe ho seeks .

The powerful man , who forges on ahead—The timid man , quite willing to be led . Let " Brotherly Lore" but breathe its soft command , Aud on the " Centre" each will clasp the hand . —Sydney Freemason .

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immediately gives tho greate-t ease , prevents con-. r-stion , iliecks the threatening f 1 ia > Tl ; uM , and averts incipient ch-ilera . The poorer . nhiibit-mts of large i-vies will tied these remedies to be their best friend when my i e-tilencene-res , or when from ut . kiiow :. ' cause .- * eruptions , boils , abscesses , n * ulcerations point out the preser . ee of taints or imjmvities within the system , ind call for instant aud effective curative medicines .