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fraud and taints everything that it touches . We are not an alarmist , nor do we desire to exaggerate the existing evils , but we have seen pretended Masonry that would cause the blush of shame to mantle the cheeks of its

representatives , were they not lost to every sentiment of honour and incapable of appreciating true mannood ; men who will prosely te among the purlieus of social filth , in order to advance their political and selfish ends ; men who , when

their interests are at stake , will commit the most unblushing frauds , even to perjury , to attain their unhallowed designs . There are such ; and these are some of the evils to which Masonry is subjected .

Those whose duty it is to guard the portals of honour frequently fail to exercise that keen discrimination which their obligations impose , and either from a desire to accommodate , or a fear of personal hostility , relax their

vigilance , and thus the current is polluted by that lack of moral courage which is the very basis of true Masonry . The stream cannot rise hig her than its source , and the result of practical Masonry will exalt or degrade by its

influence , just in proportion as it is pure and true , or false and selfish . If ever the day of trial comes , such Masonry will be found trafficking for peace and security , while the true brethren aro breasting the storm . It matters little to

the false-hearted what disgrace may attach to their conduct , when their interest or liberty is at stake . Their whole existence having been a living lie , the mere exposure of

the fact is a matter of no consequence to men who are inherently base . They do not hesitate , when the promptings of selfishness demand , to steal the livery of the court of heaven to serve the devil in . Smooth-tongued ,

plausible , and thoroughly imbued with cat-like cunning , they gradually worm themselves into positions of trust , which they defile by their presence and pollute by thcit practices , until their example becomes an attainder of an

institution whose princip les are based upon honour and duty . Guard well your doors against the entrance of such monsters , whose rule of action is well portrayed in tho celebrated couplet :

"Be hypocritical , be courteous , be Not what yon seem , but what you are . " It is time to call a halt in the downward march , and root up the noxious weeds which are poisoning the

atmosphere , and producing the fruit of cliseontent Masonry is grand in its principles aud sublime in its precepts . It is invincible in its power , when directed and controlled by pure councils . AU retrogression is caused

by treason to duty . When this beautiful temple of human wisdom shall have been purified , and cleansed from the parasites which cling to its sacred walls with tenacious grasp , its fair and spotless beauty will be relieved from the

poisonous exhalations which obscure its fair proportions . Then will the ancient spirit revive , and the effect of its influence will permeate every fibre of the body politic , and he felt by the irresistible but silent power , which will

encircle the genius of liberty everywhere . Education and enlightenment , industry and progress , moral culture and intellectual freedom , are ends to be achieved . These are

the cherished accomplishments that Masonry has ever sought to pi'omote , protect , and conserve . These shall resist the empire of decay .

The duplicity and falsehood of man cannot destroy the power of truth , nor long impede its onward march . As long as blighting ignorance hovers o ' er the human mind ,

the brutal instincts , which are allied to the animal nature , will continue to assert their supremacy . Better to be unborn than unfcausrht : for ignorance is the root of

misfortune . " With what indomitable will Masonry has combated the fiery hordes of ignorance , let history bear witness . And to what are we indebted for this liberty and human

progress , which sheds its effulgent rays over the beni g hted understanwigs of men ? Is it not worthy of our eternal devotion ? Is any sacrifice too great to perpetuate this noble spirit , in all its original purity and design ? Shall

profane aud impious hands be permitted to desecrate the altar of the ancient faith , by selfish prostitution of its sacred principles ? Let us die rather than submit to its moral debasement . Let us stand firm and united around

the standard of eternal Truth , and cheer on the cause of human liberty and advancement . While we recognize the fact that " Troth in the end shall shine divinely clear , But sad the darkness till those times appear , "

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let ns haste the day by our influence and example , when the powers of superstition and darkness shall be illumined by this glorious light ; when the human mind shall no longer be enthralled by the glitter and pomp of visual

display ; when the human heart shall no longer be led captive by emotional appeals to selfishness and fear ; and when the passions of men shall be held in abeyance b y the demands of renson find the exercise of moral force .

This is the very acme of Masonic ; aspiration , and tho accomplishment of this consummation , tho cherished hope of Jail Masons . The end to be achieved is worthy of every sacrifice , and the defenders of truth must guard their

manhood and their purity against the insidious attacks of wily foes . Then will they present , as of old , an impenetrable phalanx of chivalric knights—faithful unto death , and invincible in their integrity .

"Tho power to bind and loo ^ e the ( ruth < niv ^ n : Tho mouth that speaks it is the mouth oF heaven . Tho power whioh in a . S"IMO belongs t > none , Thus understood belongs to every ono ; It owes its hi >» h prerogatives to none ;

It shines for all , ns shines tho blessed sun ; It shines on all who do not stint it out By dungeon doors of onbtlief and doubt .

To shine it does not ask—0 far from it—• For hierarchal privilege nnd permit . Rabbi and priests may be chained down to l . ' e ? , And babes and sucklings winged to mount the skies . "

We have undertaken a Stewardshi p on behalf of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and shall be very p leased if any of our readers can do anything in support of our list . Wo know there are Stewards working in all

parts of the country , and we do not wish to do anything likely to injure local efforts , but we also feel there aro many stray amounts which only need askintr for , and in the hope that we may secure one or two of these we address our readers on the present occasion .

We have received a copy of the Second Annual Report and Financial Statement of tho " Old Masoniane . " In issuing it the Secretary desires to draw particular attention to the objects tho Association has in viow , as the Committee

feel that were those objects more generally known , assistance in futhering the main purposes of the Association would not be wanting . It is the aim of the Association to take up the work where that of those whose enemies

are devoted to the efficient maintenance of tho Boys ' School must of necessity end . The education provided being of a sound and practical character , tho '' Old

Masonians" are naturally solicitous of seeing that education rightly directed and applied . There are several lads who , from time to time , leave the Institution without friends

to counsel and aid them , and the Committee are desious of assisting in placing such in good and permanent situations , for which b y their education they are eminently fitted . In furtherance of this object , they feel tbey

cannot do better than apply to their first friends , and ask them to remember the lads they have assisted to educate , should any opportunit y occur , or any vacancy in their respective businesses arise . Several members of tho

Craft having expressed a desire to be more closel y connected with the Association , it is pointed out that the office of ; Vice-President is open to all Freemasons on payment of an annual subscription of three guineas ; it is hoped

that many well-wishers will undertake the office , and show by practical sympathy their interest in the affairs of the Association . The Cash Account shows receipts amounting to £ 5 G 4 s lid , the Association closino- the

year with a balance in hand of nearly £ 30 . Bro . Frederick Binckes , the President of the past year , will be succeeded by Bro . A . F . Godson , M . P ., Deputy Prov . G . M . Worcestershire , a Patron of the Institution .

At the usual meeting of the Marquess of Granb y Lodge , Durham , on the 6 th inst ., votes of condolence were passed to the widow of the Rev . T . Randall , Principal of Bede College , Durham , and also to the relatives of Mr . A . Wilkinson , Old Elvet , who was a distinguished member of this Lodge .

At a meeting of the Sincerity Lodge , No . 189 , held at Stouehouse , on the 11 th inst ., Bro . J . Ward W . M . presiding ,. Bro . Frank R . Thomas S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for the eusuing year .