Gleanings.

Cranks in the Masonic organization appear from time to time , and perhaps they serve a useful purpose . But with some of this class it ia rather difficult to walk , and work , and agree . They have a speciality ; everything must be done iu one way or within certaiu prescribed limits . They havo uo breadth of vision or largeness of

thought . Perhaps they desire to increase the social teatnros oi Masonic companionship ; ifac , everything must bo held subordinate to receptions and entertainments under Lodgo auspices . Perhaps they are iuteuso ritualist ? , aud so would place nuduo stress on textual teaching and forms . Perhap 9 thoy are radical reformers , aud think a Masonic Lodgo should do tho work of a total abstinence society .

Thus iu a variety of ways do the clnss meutiouod show their idiosyncrasies , failing to recognise the many-sidedness of Freemasonry and the broad scope of its mission . Freemasonry comprehends the whole art of life . It is best expressed by men of good sense—broad , generous , catholio in all respects . The basis of the Ancient Landmarks was mainly founded on the Ten Commandments .

In Masonry , the worker and the idler are found in overy Lodge . The workers are few and the idlers are many . The idler enjoys the fruits of the labour of the worker . While Masonic titles exalt a member of the Craft , he must possess the qualifications to properly fill the office . Ignorance may occupy the Oriontal Chair , but cannot perform the duties inoumbent upon its

ocoupant . Lifo in all its various phases is made up of reoeiviug und bestowin " , and ho who fancies he can do without either loses more than half of life's power and happiness .

M . W . Grand Sherer , of New York , believes in the old language of the work of the Craft , and not in the prevailing custom which permits any Brother to adopt a lecture of his own , thus by innovation upon innovation digressing from the standard work , to an unreasonable extent . —N . Y . Press .

In all their legal Masonic workings the Officers of the Fraternity are to be obeyed promptly and unreservedly ; but in their illegal Masonic workings ( if indeed suoh workings could be Masonic ) , even if performed by those in the most exalted stations , the duty of

obedience and submission is at an end , and every Brother is not only entitled , but bound to yield paramount obedience aud submission to his most solemn obligation as a Master Mason , all things else to the contrary notwithstanding . —Keystone .

I have ever felt it my duty to support Freemasonry and encourage its principles , because it powerfully develops all social and benevolent affections j because it mitigates without , and annihilates within , the violence of political and theological controversy ; because it affords

the only neutral ground on which all ranks and classes can meet in perfect equality and associate without degradation or mortification , whether for purposes of moral instruction or scoial intercourse . —Lord Durham .

Attendance upon Lodge meetings is desirable on the part of all those who are so sitaated and in suoh circumstances that they can be present at these Masonic communications . We submit , however , that harsh criticisms should not be expressed towards faithful Craftsmen , who , by reason of bnsinoss or professional engagements ,

or from age and limitations of one Bort or another , find it impossible to attend tho meetings of Masonic bodies but seldom . Perhaps these brethren linvo devoted themselves zealously for years to tbe interests of tho Craft , aud now , while less active than formerly iu Masonio

affiiir ? , their love for the institution has not wavered and they can be depended upon to stand by the Fraternity in auy emergency that may arise . Wo suggest that more carefulness in the judgment pronounced upon this class of members who have rendered long and faithful service to Freemasonry , should be exercised . —Keystone .

How many Masons have tho heart preparation ? How many are made Masons outwardly but not inwardly ? Could a lino be drawn and a classification ordered that would show real and nominal Masons , \ ve greatly fear that the majority of Craftsmen would bo included under the last-named designation . Masons in name only ! How numerous

is the class of those who wear their Masonry like an outward garment . It may look well and pleasing to the eye , but it may cover the very opposito of what the name imports . The garment may be fair and seemly , but tho body itself most unwholesome . Thero is the same incongruity when mon attire themselves ,

figuratively speaking , with tho dresa of Freemasonry— pas 3 through its ceremonies , acquire its formula of signs and words—but fail to take its principles into their souls and make them the governing forces of character and conduct . They havo not beeu made Musons in their hoaits . —Keystone .

Coraeut binds each pnrticalar stone to its neighbour and untois them all into one common inuas . Thus thoy became one . The cement must be good or disintegration will soon begin aud in time ono b y ono tho stones will Boparato from their neighbours , and the building fall to piecos . Mud will not do for cement . Brotherly lovo io

masonic cement , and it binds each member of tbo Fraternity to the other , only us tho cement is pure and good . There is too much adulteration of tho cement used in Masonry , aud there is too little sympath y with each other in the trying affairs of life . Criticism of a brother ' s motives , a shrug of suspicion , a" wink of the other oye "

at his actions , so uuitca the cement of Brotherly lovo , that wo hardly recognise it as cement at all , and , indeed , it is only mnd . The purest Motives are btamped "ambitious . " A Brother with tho bust intorests of tho Lodge at heart is stabbed with tho knifo of a Brutus , because tho Masonic Brutus suspects the Brother is ambitious , and

Jsecauso he was ambitions I slew him . " Brotherly lovo stabs no one Pure Masonic coment warns off approaching dauger , and puts mrth the- hand to aid . —Xew York Dispatch . The movement to abolish the Lodge feo fur affiliation is said to be gaming grouud iu Now South Wales and alsu iu South Africa .

Gleanings.

Every Master of a Lodge , every Past Master , and those aspiring to this honour , iu fact , every Mason , ought to cultivate a taste for literary aud scientifio Freomasonry in addition to a kuowledge of its ritual and ceremonial observances and landmarks .

Masonry relies iu the quality and not in the quantity of the Brotherhood , and its firmest support is to be found in the happy ohoice of its initiates , aud not in the frequenoy of its initiations . —Tyler .

Freemasonry teaches morality on tho basis of religion . Tho tendency of the age iu Masouio matters is undoubtedly for the Grand Lodges throughout the world to stand side by side , friendly rivals in tho great and good work of alleviating the sufferings of humanity .

Many Masons write without ever stud ying the history and philosophy of Masonry ; they make up their own minds what it means and write accordingly .

South Australia.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA .

rpHE Earl of Jersey , Governor of New South Wales , recently paid - * - a visit of inspection to the Australian irrigation settlements situated in the neighbouring colonies of Viotoria and South Australia , where some 5000 settlers ( chiefly from the mother country ) have become located during the last four or five years for the purpose of engaging , in the cultivation of fruit , their plantations ( whioh previously consisted of arid country ) being rendered highly productive

by means of irrigating them with the fertalising waters of the river Murray . Addresses of welcome having been presented to His Excellenoy by the Shire Council and the local Masouio Lodge ( His Lordship being Grand MaBter of the Masons of New South Wales ) , Earl Jersey , iu the course of his reply , thanked the assembled settlers for the cordiality of his reoeption at Mildura , upon whioh , he said , the

eyes of the leading men of Australia were now turned . These irriga . tion settlements , the magnitude of whose works he had hitherto only heard about , were great object lessous to the people of Australia . The utilisation of hitherto unproductive areas was a meritorious work , and whilst he wished all success and prosperity to these large schemes , he was hopeful that they would be the forerunner of many

similar undertakings in different parts of the colonies . His Lordship said that , notwithstanding the wave of finanoial depression whioh had been sweeping over the colonies , he was glad to know that tbe people of these settlements were confident of the success of their enterprise . With regard to the question of federation , whioh was alluded to in oue of the addresses , he would say that the

uniou of the colonies rested with th 9 people themselves . The matter was now before their representatives in Parliament , and he believed that the good sense of Australia would soon bring about the consummation that was desired . Referring to tbe bond of brother * hood whioh existed among members of the Masonio Order , his lordship remarked that if the Masonic tie could reconcile into harmony the divergent creeds and beliefs of men all over the eartb

surely the federal sentiment should operate to bring together the people of one country—people who had almost everything in common . The Governor and party wero driven round the settlements , calling upon Lord Ranfurly , Captain Aylmer , Mr . W . B . Chaffrey , and other prominent settlers , aud expressed astonishment at the magnitude of tho works and the horticultural progress which had beeu made .

Masonic Sonnets.—No. 9.

MASONIC SONNETS . —No . 9 .

BY BRO . CHAS . F . FOKSHAW , LL . D ., 2417 . — : o : — " MORE HONOURABLE THAN THE GARTER . "

Yea , this is so , for he who runs may read , And ouco the gauntlet passed , he is a man From former trammels now and ever freed To carry out the good Masonic plan . Thank God for Masonry ! It elevates The estranged soul to loftier spheres on hi gh ; And thoso who pass its trebly firm-looked gates ,

And are permitted in its realms to spy—Are nearer Him who formed this oarthl y globe , — Who smiles upon our meetings , aud loads grace To those who , trusting in His help , would probo The myst ' ries done within each saored place . Then , brethren , mind this talisman diviue Ye ne ' er disgrace , by word , or deed , or aigu . Winder House , Bradford . 17 th August 1892 .

Uor . Low . vz ' s OINTMENT AND I ' lr . ts . —For bad lojjx , bad breasts , scorbutic and scrofulous sores , this is a { tannine specific . 'I'lio urateful aud earnest tjratit'ule of thousands who have experienced its unrivalled power over these complaints , and who havo been raised from prostrate helplessness and a

conijition loaUisomo to themselves anil others , renders it (| iiitu uiiucccs-iiiry to enlarge in this placo upon its extraordinary virtues . The part * atroctod should be bathod with hike-warm water , and when tho poros aro thereby opened the Ointment should be well rubbed in , at least twice a day . It is always advisable to take Hollowav ' s Pills in theso disorders , as this much assists tho Ointment ' s action . The I'ills ' chuck the fever , purify the blood , ami eject all morbid matter cugcudcrod by these diseases .