Masonic Character Building.

shall all these things dissolve and pass away ? No man knows ; it is not for man to ascertain the value of a moral

precept so uttered , so inscribed or so symbolized that it shall enter the sanctum sanctorum of one human soul . When we think then of the age of Masonry ; when we think of its world-round expanse ; when we remember its

multiplied emblems and symbols so beautifully and effectively chosen ; when we recall the inspiring eloquence of its ritual and forms ; when we remember tbe great minds that have cherished its tenets and the silver-tongued

eloquence that has made them melodious in willing ears and strengthful to encouraged hearts ; and . above all , when we recall that in all that it expresses , all that it does , all tbat it appeals to in the past and hopes for in the future ,

ifc embodies divine truth and clings to God , who shall estimate it ? Who shall delineate its accomplishments in the past , characterise its position aud power in the present , or prophesy of its future .

Not by man , not on earth , can the reckoning be made , and when eternity shall be old the estimate will yet be incomplete . And now how has all this greatness and goodness been achieved ? By building . Masonry has

recognized tbat human character must be built , first well founded and then wisely superstructured . It looks to God and His laws , physical and moral , for its foundations , and to all truth , wherever revealed or wherever discoverable , for tbe materials with which to erect the moral edifice . It

recognizes also that whatever is born in a man that is good aud true must be grown and developed , and whatever is bad and false must be repressed and crushed , and all this means that labour , thafc effort , that building , without which no symmetrical human character ever existed .

Masonry tenders to us all the aids that strength of logic , beauty of symbol , and affection of brotherhood can afford . Whatever makes truth persuasive , whatever cements brethren in manliness , whatever makes charity practical ,

whatever puts under foot in man all that is bad , and gives ascendency to all that is good , is ours to invoke and cherish , come from whence it mav . That others , not of us , may

also be custodians of useful tenets and may be building well and wisely , detracts not from us , we impede none , but our structure rises solidly and gracefully from foundations that cannot be questioned for antiquity and wisdom .

" By Speculative Masonry we learn to subdue the pas . sions , act upon the square , keep a tongue of good report , maintain secrecy , and practise charity . " What a creed What a chart ! What material for building ! The uni

verse contains no forces that can destroy a character reverently built out of such tenets on God-fearing foundations . Subdue the passions ! What grander man can be imagined than one who has wrought this tenet into his character

Think of chaos and then of order , think of wild ravings and drunken maudlings , and then of calm , intelligent utterances . Think of the fires of rashness and then of the flame that burns steadily upon the altar of a well-considered

purpose . Think of the distortions of hate , revenge , avarice and unholy ambition , and then of the peaceful equilibrium of a good-will-to-all balance . Who looulcl not have the passions of his nature subject to his educated will powers ?

What loftier ambition ! What nobler manhood ! What does it not involve ? All else . To act upon the square , keep a tongue of good report , maintain secrecy and prac

tise charity , are the accomplishments of a well-ordered manhood , the fruitage of subdued passions and tbeevidencp of the wisdom of Masonic tenets and the success of Masonie character building .

Brethren , the deep veneration in which we hold the-Ins ifut . ion of Masonry needs no apology , no de ence . It * ant in •'! v . its universality , and its morality challenge out h'g -v > -m and invite our warmest love . Throusrliou '

a 1 !< en of its escutcheon will ever glisten in th . f o . ;¦ all manly progress , and when time shall b no -ii the trials of earth shall be resolved int . *

< ter : i / . ies , among that great throng of the redeemed that si ; ii e'xjitate themselves along the avenues of th . skies , tne square and compasses will be no meau em blazonry . —Voice of Matonnf ;

HOIXOWAY ' S OINTMBNT AWD Puts . — Coughs , Influenza . — The soothine pronertie * of these medicaments , render th m well w > rtbv of trial in all diseasas of the . lu- 'gs . In common colds and iiiflnenz •the Pil's taken inter pally , and the Ointment rubbed externally , are exceeding y efficacious . Wbpn influenza if epidemic this treatment is easiest , safest , ami surest . HollownvV

Pills and Ointment "tirify the Mood , remove all obstructions to its free circulation through the longs , relieve the ovPrgnrsreclair tubes , and render rewpiratior free without reducing the strength , irritating the nerves , or depressing tht sp ' rts . Sneb are the readv m < . a-is of savins suff ting when afflicted witi colds , coughs , broneh ' tis , and other complaints , by which so many are seriously and permanently afflicted in most countries .

Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

LOYALTY LODGE , No . 1607 .

THIS popular Lodge , which was consecrated at the Alexandra Palace , on the 18 th May 1876 , by Brother James Terry , Secre . cary of the Boyal M isonic Benevolent Institution , held its Tenth \ nniversary Installation Meeting on Saturday last , at the London Tavern , Fenchnrch Street , at which hostelry the members have now fixed their headquarters . The brethren assembled at four o ' clock

when Lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master , Bro . W Gayton M . D ., who was snpported by bis Officers , the founder and father of the Lodge , Bro . John Newton P . M . ( Secretary ) , and by Bro . p . Brown , also one of the founders , a Past Master , and now Treasurer of the Lodge ; the following brethren who had ( Mel the chair in this

L dge :-C . H . Webb , C . J . Perceval , F . Carr , B . C . Beedell , and Thos . Jones . There were also present Bro . James Terry ( Hon , member ) , and the following visitors : Thomas Nettleship 1641 , P Bevan 1756 , J . S . Eraser P . M . 174 , W . Pheasant 34 , F . Croaker ? . l { 185 , H . Conolly S . W . 173 , Jas . W . Cain I . G . 179 , B . Lewis P . M . 1671

J . A . Brown 1672 , E . Dalzell VV . M . 1549 , A . W . Oliver Std . 1491 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , E . Plater 1437 , A . W . Weston S . W . 127 s ! Tbe minutes of tbe last meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . elect Bro . James R . L * rge was introduced by Bro . 0 . H . Webb , and Bro . Gay ton proceeded with the ceremony of installation .

This was carried out most perfectly , and after the board of Installed Masters had completed their share of tbe labours the new Master was saluted in the three degrees , and he appointed the following as his Officers :-K . S . Gushing SW , A . J . Clark J . W ., F . Brown P . M . Treas ., J . Newton P . M . Sec , E . Holdsworth S . D ., T . F . Hodgson J D .

C . H . Halford I . G ., J . Hattersley D . C , 0 . H . Webb P . M . Steward , P . W . Rose Assistant Steward , J . Very Tyler . Before the closing addresses were given the ballot was taken for Mr . Alfred Thomas Large , a brother of the Worshipful Master , as a candidate for initiation . The result was in favour of the candidate , and the

Worshipful Master had the gratification of performing the ceremony of the first degree in favour of his brother . This he did in a perfect manner . Bro . Gayton then delivered tbe addresses , and thus com . oleted the ceremony of the day , as he had the work of his year , in a highly creditable way . It appears that in compliment to Bro . Terry ,

as the Consecrating Officer of the Lodge , it has been the custom for the Worship ful Master for the time being of this Lodge to offer his services in the capacity of Steward for the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The Worship ful Master , Bro . Large , made graceful allusion to this custom , and expressed the pleasure it would give

him to maintain so desirable a rule , which he trusted would be observed for very many years to come . On the motion of tha Treasurer , seconded by Bro . P . M . Webb , the offer of Bro . Large was accepted , and a sum of ten guineas Was voted from the Benevolent Fund of the Lodge in snpport of his Stewardship . The Worshipful

Master then announced that in consequence of the time set apart for the Lodge work having been somewhat exceeded , the presentation of the Past Master ' s jewel , which had been voted to the outgoing Master at the last meeting , would be deferred until a later stage of the proceedings . Some routine work followed , and

hearty good wishes having been tendered Lodge was closed . The fustomary toasts were given after the banquet which followed labour . In due course the I . P . M . proposed the health of the Worshipful Master . Bro . Gayton felt assured that Bro . Large would be able to carry ont the work more satisfactory than his predecessor . He was

a genial and courteous brother , and in all the offices he had filled , from that of D . C . upward , he had distinguished himself . This had been particularly evidenced that afternoon when he had had the opportunity of admitting his first initiate . Bro . Large thanked the brethren for the toast , and felt deeply gratified at the hearty way in

which it had been received . Any brother who took the office of Worship ful Master in the Loyalty Lodge must strive to distinguish himself . He had to follow able Masters , who had won golden opinions for themselves . However , it was recognised that at times men must fail , and having this in view he had been diffident about taking office .

Still , he had undertaken the duties , and would strive to carry tbem ont in a satisfactory manner . If at the end of his term he found he h & , d given satisfaction , he should be amply repaid for all the labour he had undertaken . In proposing the health of the Immediate Past Master , the Installing Officer of the day , Bro . L . rge felt he need

hardly remind the brethren how ably Bro . Gayton had fulfilled his tities , or how proficient he had proved himself . The members of the Lodge were much indebted to their I . P . M . for what he had done in connection with their Lodge of Instruction , wherein the brethren iad so well obtained a knowledge of their duties in Freemasonry .

is he had mentioned in tbeLolge , the brethren at thoir last meeting . ad unanimously voted a Pas-t Master ' s jewel to Bro . Gayton , and he . oped ho would accept ir , not as a matter of form , but as a recogniii . n of the e-te"tn in which he was held by every member of the fjodge . In responding , Bro . Gayton said he rose with much p leasure .

Hie looked upon the present as one of the happiest epochs of hi * hie . I ' welve months back he was on the threshold of a trying period of . robation . The term had passed , and he stood surrounded by tbe < ame warm hearts who had greeted him so cordially when he took ipon himself the dnties of Master . He trusted to be

ible to hand down to his children and to his children ' s chiWre " , he gratifying testimonial he had just received . In speaking to the ' oast of the Initiate , the Worshipful Master expressed the p leasure te had felt in having the opportunity of admitting a brother in

ilood into the Craft . He felt nss-nred he would prove a good Mason , od become a credit to the Loyalty Lodge . The toast was duly icknowledged by the newly . admitted brot her , and then the toast ot the Visitors was given , Bros . Conolly , Oliver and others rep ly ing