Picnic Of The Cedewain Lodge, No. 1504.

PICNIC OF THE CEDEWAIN LODGE , No . 1504 .

milE Worshipful Master , Officers , and Brethren of this highly pros . X perous Lodge , held their annnal Pic-nic , on Friday , tho 2 nd inst . Tho - place dt rendezvous was reached by tbe Cambrian railway , from Newtown , after a run of about thirty miles — sometimes through luxuriant vallies , at others past forest-clad hills and deep defiles , holding each and all in warm admiration and intense , nay , almost

breathless rapture , for the trip waa through one ot the grandest routes a tourist could select . In dne courso the party alighted at Machynlleth Station , and it was only thou that the strength of the party was apparent . During tho trip we had secluded ourselves ( with a " rare" few ) in a bachelors' box , and over a smoke cracked a joke , thus losing the company of the gentler sex , who now disclosed to ns

their genial presence . While wo enumerate tho names ot the brethren , it is bnt rig ht to say that each was accompanied by either his wife , daughter , or a friend , thereby confuting the fallacy which attributes to Freemasons the appellation " selfish . " Bros . C . Morgan , John Danily , E . II . Morris , F . Britton , Rev . John Williams , Pryce Jones , liobort Jones , D . Morgan , CD . Hay , T . Turner , Richard Jones , J . Owen ,

T . E . Izgard , Dr . E . Monro , T . M . Taylor , W . Francis , L . Lowis , J . Nunn , E . Jones , A . Ikin , S . Davies . There were others whose names we could not obtain . Each member of the Lodge had the privilege of inviting two friends , this made tho party number sixty-seven . Great were tho speculations as to how tho weather would turn out ; " but soon the morn , liko lobster boiled , from black to red began to turn , " and a fresh breeze cleared tho horizon of every cloud , and made the

day such a ono as could be desired by those who wished _ to enjoy a mountain ascent and mountain landscapes . Tho delight ! nl spot selected by our esteemed brethen was Plus Machynlleth , tho Manor of Bro . the Most Hon . the Marquis of Londonderry . Here , on the grassy mead , beneath tho shade of majestic trees , a cold collation

was spread , and by two o'clock all sat down to do ample justice to tho repast . This is indeed a charming locality , and no prettier spot conld be selected . Each enjoyed tbo good things provided , and all scanned with cheerful expression tho magnificent scenery that surrounded us . The dinner over , llev . Bro . Williams returned thanks to the G . A . O . T . U ., and each responded with

thankful heart . The musicians who had been engaged for the occasion , during dinner discoursed a variety of popular Welsh airs . They now fell to , while the company for a short time dispersed to explore the natural beauties of Cymry . For ourselves , we take kindly to the mountains on Montgomeryshire side , and on this occasion we wandered towards the mouth of the far famed Dovy . Upwards and

onwards , each stride bringing the traveller nearer the goal of his ambition , and each step creating a longing desire to look back on the receding panorama which not long ago lay before him , only in different but equally grand perspective . After over an hour ' s climbing , an elevation was attained , which commanded a view that could not be surpassed . Gazing inland , as far

as the eye can reach and the mind discern , we see the grancl b eac ons of Montgomery and Merionethshire , gently converge to each other and throw , as it were , their giant forms to nestle the quaiuc old town of Machynlleth in the plain . Out from the mountain ranges , and skirting the town on tho right , gently winds the clear water of the good river Dovy . Full many an angler has been tempted

to ling er on the banks of this river , and oft and again has his rod been w eighted by tho dashing struggle of tho noblo salmon , with which the river abounds , and of which , well garnished , we partook of this day- Down comes tho sparkling waters , through tho lovely vale belong and gazing seaward we perceive where , like a silvery serpent it empties itself into its parent the ocean . But the

, scene before us defies tho extent of our descriptive powers . Here where we stand , we are about 2 , 000 feet above the level of tho sea ; across the vale , bearing to the left , rises the still loftier Gran-y-Gessol , while far to the north , and more lofty still , rises the majestic Cader Idris , whose peak ascends nearly 3 000 feet ' Away to the west is seen , g listening in the brilliant

sunbeams Cardigan Bay , and while wo drink in the beauties ot the picturesque scene , wo wonder why Englishmen will travel abroad for change of scene and beauty of landscape , when here wo have mountain and vale , river and ocean , and a country replete with historic recollections . From where wo' stand we can note the silo ol ancient Mctr / lena , a Roman station ; while at hand cau be traced

the "Old Parliament House" where , iu 1102 , Owen Glyndwr , alter accepting the Crown of Wales , exercised his sovereignty by assembling a parliament . But we must nofc stay longer , as even now the hour has passed when it had been arranged tea should be spread , aud iu our rambling , pensive tour , wo havo deprived ourselves of the cheerful society and merry dance on the votvet-like lawn of the Plus . However , we rejoin our friends at tho ilailway Station , iu time to meet the

last train , when we find every ono highly delighted with the day s trip . Great credit is duo to tho Catering Committee ; to Bro . Nunn , who acted as D . of C . ; to Bro . E . Jones , who acted aa Secretary ; and to Bro . Foster . The arrangements made by the Cambrian Ilailway Company were very satisiactory to all the brethren of tha Cedewain Lodge , than whom there is not a more genial and fraternal body of Freemasons . In conclusion , wo wish them and their families every prosperity .

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Masonic Courtesy.

MASONIC COURTESY .

AT the first cursory glanco afc tho heading of this article , tho reader might possibly bo inclined to say , " surely there is no necessity for nrgiug upon the Craft the propriety of paying due attention to strict Masonic courtesy . " Now , wo are free to say there is . Our idea of Freemasonry teaches us to believe that the mere formalities of the Lodge room are not sufficient , that a closer tie should exist among the brethren , and that the teachings in the

Lodgo room should bo practically exemplified in our every day life . There wo aro tanght to meet as brethren , yet we daily witness tho back-bitings , the jealousy and the contemptible meanness that some members of the Craft display toward oaou . other , whom , for certain reasons , they , from their self-exalted standpoint , deem unworthy of thoir esteem or friendship . Like tho Pharisees of

old , they inwardly thank their God they are not as the Publican and Sinner . Theso men , by such a course , give the outside world au opportunity to cast a sneer at the Fraternity . We hold , that in a community so extensive as ours , wide differ , ences of opinion in politics , religion aud business matters must necessarily exist among its members . The believer in the Koran

views the faith ot the Christian as erroneous , and tho red man fails to understand the proclivities of the white . But on these points we should agree to diff ' or ; the hand of friendship should be extended to all alike , the act of courtesy should ever be passed between brothers who aro bound together by tho same solemn vows . It ia impossible wo can all move in tho same social sphere or associate

iu the same business or political circle ; bnt we can meet each other with that courtesy which always exists between gentlemen , and should bo especially marked between Craftsmen . How cold our Lodge-rooms , in some instances , have appeared to the newly initiated . He has received his first degree , aud finds him . self a stranger among those whom , according to the ritual , he has

just been taught to look upon as brethren . He leaves with a heavy weight in his breast ; ho ia disappointed , perchance disgusted , aud leaves tho Lodge-room never to re-enter it . We know of snch cases from personal experience . How different is it when , alter being brought to light and initiated into the mysteries of the Iirst degree , he finds himself cordially welcomed by his newly found brothers .

when they crowd round him with cheerful greeting and kindly words ; wheu they encourage him by their courteous welcome and warm , gonial , fraternal manner : that initiate leaves the Lodge-rooiu feeliug that he has met with brothers , that he is a member , with rights and privileges , in the great Masonio fraternity , and his heart warma within him , as in hia secret chamber he exclaims to himself , " I am a Free Mason . "

Again , note tho different receptions given in different Lodges to the visitor . In the one , a formal greeting , similar to a presidential reception at tho White House ; in the other , a cordial , whole-souled , courteous welcome , as brother gives to brother after a long absence from tho paternal roof . In the first instance , a most unfavourable impression is produced upou the visiting brother ; iu tho second , all

the good qualities , and genial nature of the brother are brought to the surface , and often lasting and endearing friendships are formed , that perhaps in after years are looked back npon as green oaaos in the sandy desert of life . If brethren then , by ordinary Masonio courtesy cau accomplish so much , why are they over careless ia practising it ? Life ia not , to

all , so bright and cheertul that they can afford to iose the mite of happiness and pleasure that the simple act of brotherly kindness can bestow . It is a trifle to him tbat gives , but often a priceless treasure to him . that receives . By all our teachings we are bound to exercise it , by every tenet of the Craft we aro tanght that it is not only onr duty , bnt our high privilege to bestow it .

Fortunately , iu Canada wo can pride ourselves as a rule upon tho courtesy with which wo generally welcome the visitor and receive tho newly made brot . er , and it is right that it should be so . Masonry is something more than a mere symbolism , and there is nut anything that so speedily attracts tbo attention of tho visitor as the manner of bis reception and welcome . Much depends upon the

Worshipful Master ; if he is cold , formal aud precioe , uis welo . juid will accord with his manner , and tue chilling reception wul prevent the visiting brother making a repetition of his visit , it is very essential then that no who presides m ma Oriental Chair should be uroane and courteous , dispiaym " thus his knowledge of oue of the leading ouaraoteriotios ol tuts

Gratt . The manner of the Masier must , to a certain exieut , raise or injure the Lodge ; it is therefore very advisauie , in the election of their Officers ( but moro especially their First Oltiuor ) , that th & brethren should select ono who is not only a good ritualist aud acquainted with the law , but who possesses a gentlemanly , kmd and

courteous manner , aud the brethren themselves should vie witu each other , not only co be courteous in the Lodge room , hut aiso out ot tho Lodge room , aud be particularly careful to prove thoir devotion to the Craft by being ever ready to welcome , with a cordial greeuu ; a kkiflly smile aui ) Masonio voavitmy Uio strange UioLber , Uie Victor and the newly initiated . —Masonic Jewel .

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