Those Bad Freemasons.

Seminary of St . Hyacinthe , during his recent voyage in France . On a railway he entered into conversation with a sectarian , who , ignorant , no doubt , of whom he was addressing , disclosed a part of tlio projects which universal Masonry is endeavouring to realise in Canada for the dechristianising of the people . It is not forgotten thafc the proposals of Hon . L . E . Masson were

pointed out as one of the means of , action of the society , without the knowledge , undoubtedly , of Mr . Masson himself , who is a practicing Catholic . But the skillfulness of Freemasonry is such that it drags in the assistance of certain Christians , who , not being on their guard , adopt the Masonic ideas which fill the world . That there is room for improvement in our school system

is incontestable , but , under pretext of progress , the Lodges wish to push us more and more towards the laicization of the schools , towards instruction by fche state , towards neutral schools , fche uniformity of class-books , the certificate of capacity imposed on religious communities , & c , & c . These are the means which Freemasonry adopts to attain its ends . It is painful to see

Catholics extolling these means , for they favour thereby , without knowing it , intrigues of the society . Happily , Mr . Masson seems to have understood the danger there was of leading this country more and more in favour of innovations which enlightened public opinion certainly does not demand , and which can please only the Lodges . "— " Canadian Craftsman . "

Time And Place.

TIME AND PLACE .

IT is a common remark , that " there is a time and place for all things , " and yet how few persons seem to realise the importance of the lesson taught in this short sentence . What is intended to be understood by it doubtless is , that there should be a time and place for everything ; for it is evident that there are many things which are uften out of their proper time and

place . We are reminded of this fact almost constantly in all the relations of life—in business , in society , at home and abroad , by the universal clash and jar whieh comes in consequence of it . Many things of bufc little importance in themselves where they properly belong , and which would pass by unnoticed , are capable of creating a great furor when thrown out of their proper place .

A look or word which in one instance would create a pleasant sensation , under different circumstances mighfc cause fche most intense anger . It was the same in either instance , but time or place produced the different effect . The lesson then taught by our quotation is , fchafc we should always endeavour to so time our words and actions that what we may say and do may not be oufc

of place . This should be adopted and followed as a general rule of conduct in all our dealings wifch mankind , and it should be especially the rule of all Masons in their Masonic intercourse with each other . If you have aught to say against a Brother ' s character , or course of conduct , the proper time to say it is when none will hear you but himself ; where you can in the mosfc

tender manner possible remind him of his faults , and endeavour to aid in his reformation . If he will not heed your kind words of admonition , try the Scripture rule , and take with you one or two more to talk with him , and if he then remains incorrigible , bring your charges before the Lodge and dispose of them there . The corner grocery or village dry goods box , in the presence of news-mongers , is not the proper place to discuss such cases .

If you are dissatisfied with the action of your Lodge , let your complaints be made in the Lodge room , and not upon street corners , in the presence of those who have no right to hear such matters . If you object to the admission of a candidate who has petitioned your Lodge , make your objection in the ballot box ,

and not after he has been duly elected to take the degrees . So , in the whole round of your Masonic duties , strive to do all things at a proper time and place , and thus aid in promoting the peace and harmony of the institution , and in making a name for yourself that will be honourable among all worthy Masons . — ' Masonic Advocate . "

Examination Of Visitors.

EXAMINATION OF VISITORS .

A GEAND Inspector of Workings of New South Wales embodies the following in his report : — " I regret to note a great want ; of proper examination when admitting strangers in some of the Lodges , the examination being performed in a perfunctory manner , and anything but sufficient to guarantee the entrance of any unknown Brother . The due examination of

strangers who claim the right of visit should be entrusted only to the mosfc skillful and prudent Brethren of the Lodge , and the examining committee should never forget that no man applying for admission is to be considered as a Mason , however strong

may be his recommendations , until by undeniable evidence he has proved himself to be such . " In this colony we have lately had a practical illustration of the evils resulting from this perfunctory examination . A specious tongued individual applied to a certain Lodge for admission , the examining Brother accepted

Examination Of Visitors.

him at his own valuation , " slummed" the examination , and without requiring any documentary evidence passed him into the Lodge all within a few minutes . The entree once obtained simplified subsequent proceedings , and when ultimately the production of documents was insisted upon , a most bare-faced attempt to still further impose upon Masonic credulity was

exposed , together with the discovery that our metal-faced friend was not a Mason . We again most emphatically protest against the admission of strangers into Lodges without documentary evidence , and strongly urge , for fche reasons given by fche Inspector of Workings of New South Wales , that a different system of examination of visitors to that generally adopted in this colony should at once be instituted . — " New Zealand Craftsman . "

Masonic Assistance.

MASONIC ASSISTANCE .

nn HE Argentine Grand Lodge recently introduced an opportune I and highly humanitarian measure for the purpose of assuring as much as possible the future of the families of deceased Brethren . To this effect it decided that all the Brethren of thafc Constitution , every time a Brother dies , shall each donate a national monetary dollar for the benefit of the family of the

deceased Brother . Many words are not necessary to demonstrate the goodness of such a measure . In this manner food is assured for many months to the family of any Brother who dies , because the membership of this Grand Lodge being nearly 500 , there will be nearly 500 dollars for his family , and in future , instead of being 500 dollars , the amount may be 800 dollars or 1 , 000 dollars ,

which would be disposed of in the same manner . In this way they avoid the sorrowful spectacle that is now witnessed of the Mason ' s family having to beg as soon as they lose their breadwinner . And the Brethren will fulfil all the duties imposed upon them by fche Institution , knowing that at their death their families will receive a powerful help from the Grand Lodge , aid that will not be alms , but a right perfectly acquired . The

commission will regulate this matter , and it is understood fchafc it is intended in case the relatives of the defunct Brother do not require any assistance , to devote the sum to a fund for a Benevolent Institution , or any other useful moral use . The Brethren have accepted this resolution wifch great enthusiasm ; and it could nofc be otherwise , as it represents the true practice of Masonic solidarity . — " American Tvler . "

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