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Truthfulness A Fundamental Virtue.
TRUTHFULNESS A FUNDAMENTAL VIRTUE .
fl ^ HE ethics Freemisoury are defined a con-J _ siderable degree of clearness Not every tiling may ho set forth relating to human duty , or tho requirements which attach to the law of obligation as between man and man brother and brother—but there is a sufficient
enunciation to make evident the fact that there are certain virtues which ought to be cultivated and certain faults which shonld be avoided . Falsehood aud deceit aro ignoble vices especially opposed to both tho letter and the anirifc of Freemasonry . Truth and integrity aro commended
all along the path of Masonic teaching , and many impressive illustrations of the importance of these sublime virtues are put before candidates as they advanco from one department to another of the Masonic Institution . In the Masters' degree the lesson is mado impressive that it fs
better to forfeit ones life than be false to a pledge that has been taken . In the ritual of tho Red Cross , truth is declared to be a " Divine attribute and the foundation of every virtue . " Elsewhere there is a suggestive enforcement of the Masonic requirement that Craftsman should be
high minded , honourable , truthful ineD . Not all members of the Fraternity appear to have profited by such teachings . Some there aro who manifest deceit and treachery , who are guilty of hypocrisy and ir
sincerity , almost as if they had never bowed at Masonic altars . Evidently they have no high standard of morality ; they derido ethics of Freemasonry , and of religion itself . They do not proposo to regulate their lives by honesty and truth . Alas ! that there should bo those who mako so
little account of the lessons which are taught to the Craft by word , and the no less significant lessons of emblems and symbols used in the Masonic ceremonies , both intended to be productivo in the formation of an upright character and the holding of the lifo to a straightforward , honourable career !
But we havo in mind just now a certain class whose speech is savoured with deceit and misrepresentation as they criticise and denounce those toward whom they hold an unfriendly feeling What is thero more mean and base
than the utteranco of wilful detraction and revenge , and yet how often wo hear the expression of malico which is utterly devoid of truth ! Alas , that thcro should be such proneness to use falsohood in the wish to accomplish selfish
ends or work injury to others ! Alas that there should be so much double dealing and hypocrisy in society—so much of that cruel calumny which is justly responsible for no small portion of the world's evil and nnhappincss ! "The tongue is ' an unruly member full of deadly poisou . "
" 'Twas but a breath—And yet the fair , good name was wilted ; And friends once warm grew cold and stilted , And life was worse than death .
One venomed word , That struck its coward , poisoned blow ; In craven whispers , hushed and low—And yet tho wido world heard .
Twas but a whisper— ono That muttered low for very shame , Tbe thing the slanderer dare not
name—And yet its work was done . A bint so slight , And yet so mighty in its power . A human sonl in one short hour
Lies cruihed beneath its blight . " Let us remember that the Masonic code of ethics is most pronounced in rebuking hasty , inconsiderate , and falso speech that may do harm to the reputation of another .
It makes distinct a law of truthfulness—and of charity as well—requiring the members of the great Fraternity to apeak and act out of a heart of moral uprightness pervaded by the spirit of love . —Freemasons' Repository .
. Our dear old friend Bro . Jacob Norton is in high glee-1 'ist now ; he has secured a " find , " in the shape of a . ^ asonic MS . dated 1677 , written on parchment . The "
•' ne tells us , contains some curious feature ? , not the m ^ f lntorestin S of wnich is the name of King Solomon ' s " » ter mason . We aro promised an early cony to place be < ore our readers .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
THREE of the returns are now out from the School of Science and Art , South Ktnaiugton , aud tho subscribe ™ will tin donl . t be very gratified indeed at the resnlts , which arc certainly I oyotid o .. lcn ' atiou . In Mathematics 27 of our Oiila wont un ; nil lrivo passed , 17 first class , tbo rest second . In B < tany 22 wont up ; 21 h ; ivo pa sed , fi first class , the rest second . In Physiography 40 went i . p ; 38 passed , 7 first class , the rest second . We'think both teachers and tan . 'ht arc to bo gioally congratulated at Fuoh a result .
Our Citizen Army.
OUR CITIZEN ARMY .
AFTER a fcenanoy of Dearly thirty years , the National Riflo Association has had to look fnrther afield for a likely spot to succeed the old Wimbledon ; one capable of sustaining its prestige , nnd renewing the many fond memories that will ever attach to tho old quarters . After much consideration Bisloy Common was tho placo chosen , and ics inangura'ion and opening for miliia * y purposes took
place on Saturday last . As with Wimbledon , so with Bisley : Royalty graced the opening ceremony . Thirty years back Her Majesty the Queen , took part in thn first gathering ; the Prince and Princess of Wales porformed a like coremony on Saturday for Bisk > y . That nothing might detract from tho opening scene a sppciul service of
trains was rnn from Waterloo , by the London nnd South Western Railway Company . At half past throe the Royal fc - ain , under tho guidance of Mr . C . Scottor , the General Manager , steamed < ut of Waterloo Station on its way to Bisley , and some 1 ttle . time later tho Princess at a given signal fired the firat shot , and thus inaugurated ,
onder most favourable circumstances ' , tho new shooting ground . The Monday following the opening ceremony witnessed the oom . mencement of the business part < f the meeting , and daring the week tho firing has been of a very high ' order . We will not say that bulis . eyes havo beon
asplentiful as " leaves in Vallamhro 3 a , " but we matt say that our ., " shootists" have done themsolven justl-e , and havo shown that as far as matkmansliip goes tho Niw Wimbledon will not cpmparo unfavourably . The weather , unfuifcnnately , has not b : eh of Kid
brightest , and our Volunteers will scarcely forget the do . vnp ' oo ' r aid "" havock to ten's , &? ., thafi Thursday witnessed . Taking all , id rail ,., however , it can be truthfully said that the infant Bisley has boon - liahered intcvoxistenco in a highly successful manner , and evidences a . long and prosperous future .
Ifc was certainly a heavy responsibility our good bre'thron . of the Anglo-American took upon themselves whon they decided to mako their Lodgo a Masonic Home for Tranatlantic friends who might be on a visit to this country . This was exemplified on Tuesday last , when tho
members of No . 2191 undertook to receive and entertain tho M . W . Bro . the Hon . John W . Vrooman , Grand Master of Masons iu the State of New York , U . S . A ., R . W . Brother Frederick A . Burnham , Chief Commissioner Masonic Appeals , Grand Lodge State of New York , U . S . A ., R . W .
Bro . Edward B . Harper , Trustee ( Hall and Asylum ) Grand Lodge State of New York , U . S . A . In addition to these distinguished Masons , the Anglo-America brethren were honoured with a visit from Colonel F . W . Laurie P . G . M .
Nova Scotia , and Aubrey Saunders P . D . G . M . Madras . The English Grand Lodgo was represented by Bros . H . D . Sandeman P . D . G . M . Bengal , the Rev . R . W . M . PofO and the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg Past Grand Chaplains , J . W . Woodall , M . P ., P . G . Treasurer , Colonel Shadwell H .
Clerke Grand Secretary , Thomas Fenn President Board of General Purposes ; Bros . Captain N . G . Philips , Frank Richardson , George Cooper Past Grand Deacons ; F . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., Grand Registrar , and Bros . Charles Belton , J . Lewis Thomas , 0 . F . Matter . Bros . Admiral
Englefield , R . E . H . Goffin , and about 100 others also attended . The work throughout was of a very interesting character ; the I . P . M . Brother Kedge worked tho first degree , in favour of Mr . William G . L . Harvey . The ceremony of the second degree was worked by the Grand '
Secretary , in favonr of three candidates , to whom he gave a full explanation of the tracing board . Bro . AtkinBon , a : candidate for the third degree , was raised by Bro . Thomas Fenn . Tho compliment of I onorary membotship wi > 8
conferred on the principal guest ? , and the after proceedings , presided over by the W . M ., Bro . Theodore H . Tilfon , were of a most enjoyable character . Wo hopo to be ablo to give further particulars next week .
A complimentary dinner , over which Sir Whittaker Ellis , Bart ., M . P ., presided , was given at tho Cafe Royal , on Saturday pvening , tho 12 th inst ., to Mr . Alderman Could , J . P ., by tho Board of Management and Medical Staff of St . John ' s Hospital for Diseases of the Skin .
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FUNERALS Properly carried out and personally attended in London and Country , by Bro . G . A . HUTTOTT , 17 Wowc . istle Street , Strand , "W . C . Monuments erected . Valuations tnai ' o .
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Truthfulness A Fundamental Virtue.
TRUTHFULNESS A FUNDAMENTAL VIRTUE .
fl ^ HE ethics Freemisoury are defined a con-J _ siderable degree of clearness Not every tiling may ho set forth relating to human duty , or tho requirements which attach to the law of obligation as between man and man brother and brother—but there is a sufficient
enunciation to make evident the fact that there are certain virtues which ought to be cultivated and certain faults which shonld be avoided . Falsehood aud deceit aro ignoble vices especially opposed to both tho letter and the anirifc of Freemasonry . Truth and integrity aro commended
all along the path of Masonic teaching , and many impressive illustrations of the importance of these sublime virtues are put before candidates as they advanco from one department to another of the Masonic Institution . In the Masters' degree the lesson is mado impressive that it fs
better to forfeit ones life than be false to a pledge that has been taken . In the ritual of tho Red Cross , truth is declared to be a " Divine attribute and the foundation of every virtue . " Elsewhere there is a suggestive enforcement of the Masonic requirement that Craftsman should be
high minded , honourable , truthful ineD . Not all members of the Fraternity appear to have profited by such teachings . Some there aro who manifest deceit and treachery , who are guilty of hypocrisy and ir
sincerity , almost as if they had never bowed at Masonic altars . Evidently they have no high standard of morality ; they derido ethics of Freemasonry , and of religion itself . They do not proposo to regulate their lives by honesty and truth . Alas ! that there should bo those who mako so
little account of the lessons which are taught to the Craft by word , and the no less significant lessons of emblems and symbols used in the Masonic ceremonies , both intended to be productivo in the formation of an upright character and the holding of the lifo to a straightforward , honourable career !
But we havo in mind just now a certain class whose speech is savoured with deceit and misrepresentation as they criticise and denounce those toward whom they hold an unfriendly feeling What is thero more mean and base
than the utteranco of wilful detraction and revenge , and yet how often wo hear the expression of malico which is utterly devoid of truth ! Alas , that thcro should be such proneness to use falsohood in the wish to accomplish selfish
ends or work injury to others ! Alas that there should be so much double dealing and hypocrisy in society—so much of that cruel calumny which is justly responsible for no small portion of the world's evil and nnhappincss ! "The tongue is ' an unruly member full of deadly poisou . "
" 'Twas but a breath—And yet the fair , good name was wilted ; And friends once warm grew cold and stilted , And life was worse than death .
One venomed word , That struck its coward , poisoned blow ; In craven whispers , hushed and low—And yet tho wido world heard .
Twas but a whisper— ono That muttered low for very shame , Tbe thing the slanderer dare not
name—And yet its work was done . A bint so slight , And yet so mighty in its power . A human sonl in one short hour
Lies cruihed beneath its blight . " Let us remember that the Masonic code of ethics is most pronounced in rebuking hasty , inconsiderate , and falso speech that may do harm to the reputation of another .
It makes distinct a law of truthfulness—and of charity as well—requiring the members of the great Fraternity to apeak and act out of a heart of moral uprightness pervaded by the spirit of love . —Freemasons' Repository .
. Our dear old friend Bro . Jacob Norton is in high glee-1 'ist now ; he has secured a " find , " in the shape of a . ^ asonic MS . dated 1677 , written on parchment . The "
•' ne tells us , contains some curious feature ? , not the m ^ f lntorestin S of wnich is the name of King Solomon ' s " » ter mason . We aro promised an early cony to place be < ore our readers .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
THREE of the returns are now out from the School of Science and Art , South Ktnaiugton , aud tho subscribe ™ will tin donl . t be very gratified indeed at the resnlts , which arc certainly I oyotid o .. lcn ' atiou . In Mathematics 27 of our Oiila wont un ; nil lrivo passed , 17 first class , tbo rest second . In B < tany 22 wont up ; 21 h ; ivo pa sed , fi first class , the rest second . In Physiography 40 went i . p ; 38 passed , 7 first class , the rest second . We'think both teachers and tan . 'ht arc to bo gioally congratulated at Fuoh a result .
Our Citizen Army.
OUR CITIZEN ARMY .
AFTER a fcenanoy of Dearly thirty years , the National Riflo Association has had to look fnrther afield for a likely spot to succeed the old Wimbledon ; one capable of sustaining its prestige , nnd renewing the many fond memories that will ever attach to tho old quarters . After much consideration Bisloy Common was tho placo chosen , and ics inangura'ion and opening for miliia * y purposes took
place on Saturday last . As with Wimbledon , so with Bisley : Royalty graced the opening ceremony . Thirty years back Her Majesty the Queen , took part in thn first gathering ; the Prince and Princess of Wales porformed a like coremony on Saturday for Bisk > y . That nothing might detract from tho opening scene a sppciul service of
trains was rnn from Waterloo , by the London nnd South Western Railway Company . At half past throe the Royal fc - ain , under tho guidance of Mr . C . Scottor , the General Manager , steamed < ut of Waterloo Station on its way to Bisley , and some 1 ttle . time later tho Princess at a given signal fired the firat shot , and thus inaugurated ,
onder most favourable circumstances ' , tho new shooting ground . The Monday following the opening ceremony witnessed the oom . mencement of the business part < f the meeting , and daring the week tho firing has been of a very high ' order . We will not say that bulis . eyes havo beon
asplentiful as " leaves in Vallamhro 3 a , " but we matt say that our ., " shootists" have done themsolven justl-e , and havo shown that as far as matkmansliip goes tho Niw Wimbledon will not cpmparo unfavourably . The weather , unfuifcnnately , has not b : eh of Kid
brightest , and our Volunteers will scarcely forget the do . vnp ' oo ' r aid "" havock to ten's , &? ., thafi Thursday witnessed . Taking all , id rail ,., however , it can be truthfully said that the infant Bisley has boon - liahered intcvoxistenco in a highly successful manner , and evidences a . long and prosperous future .
Ifc was certainly a heavy responsibility our good bre'thron . of the Anglo-American took upon themselves whon they decided to mako their Lodgo a Masonic Home for Tranatlantic friends who might be on a visit to this country . This was exemplified on Tuesday last , when tho
members of No . 2191 undertook to receive and entertain tho M . W . Bro . the Hon . John W . Vrooman , Grand Master of Masons iu the State of New York , U . S . A ., R . W . Brother Frederick A . Burnham , Chief Commissioner Masonic Appeals , Grand Lodge State of New York , U . S . A ., R . W .
Bro . Edward B . Harper , Trustee ( Hall and Asylum ) Grand Lodge State of New York , U . S . A . In addition to these distinguished Masons , the Anglo-America brethren were honoured with a visit from Colonel F . W . Laurie P . G . M .
Nova Scotia , and Aubrey Saunders P . D . G . M . Madras . The English Grand Lodgo was represented by Bros . H . D . Sandeman P . D . G . M . Bengal , the Rev . R . W . M . PofO and the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg Past Grand Chaplains , J . W . Woodall , M . P ., P . G . Treasurer , Colonel Shadwell H .
Clerke Grand Secretary , Thomas Fenn President Board of General Purposes ; Bros . Captain N . G . Philips , Frank Richardson , George Cooper Past Grand Deacons ; F . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., Grand Registrar , and Bros . Charles Belton , J . Lewis Thomas , 0 . F . Matter . Bros . Admiral
Englefield , R . E . H . Goffin , and about 100 others also attended . The work throughout was of a very interesting character ; the I . P . M . Brother Kedge worked tho first degree , in favour of Mr . William G . L . Harvey . The ceremony of the second degree was worked by the Grand '
Secretary , in favonr of three candidates , to whom he gave a full explanation of the tracing board . Bro . AtkinBon , a : candidate for the third degree , was raised by Bro . Thomas Fenn . Tho compliment of I onorary membotship wi > 8
conferred on the principal guest ? , and the after proceedings , presided over by the W . M ., Bro . Theodore H . Tilfon , were of a most enjoyable character . Wo hopo to be ablo to give further particulars next week .
A complimentary dinner , over which Sir Whittaker Ellis , Bart ., M . P ., presided , was given at tho Cafe Royal , on Saturday pvening , tho 12 th inst ., to Mr . Alderman Could , J . P ., by tho Board of Management and Medical Staff of St . John ' s Hospital for Diseases of the Skin .
Ar00303
FUNERALS Properly carried out and personally attended in London and Country , by Bro . G . A . HUTTOTT , 17 Wowc . istle Street , Strand , "W . C . Monuments erected . Valuations tnai ' o .