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bold adherence to private belief , irrespective of popular opinion , that makes the fanatic worthy our consideration ; that enables him under many cironmstances to command onr admiration . Popularity without sincerity is but momentary power . A conservatism based on fear of danger , adopted for tho pretext of popularity or apparent success , whether in business life or in political combat , lucks every element

of final success . Fanaticism , if right , however unpopular to-day , mnst ultimately trinmph . Let thought , judgment , intellect , guide in deciding what is right ; add the element of conservatism to tho honest sincerity of the fanatic , nnd under the mysterious chemistry of the union of forces , conservatism losos its tendency to inactivity ,

and fanaticism loses its snperstihon and becomes intense sincerity divorced from ignorance , and together conservative fanaticism becomes enlightened sincerity . Under the union of those forces of the head and heart the nccumnlation of practical resnlts will astonish the world and command the admiration of all mankind , for

Eight is right howe er defended By the false or by the trne ; Wrong is wrong howe ' er pretended By the many or by the few . These are the cardinal characteristics of tho true mon of all ages . At times , and in some localities one charncteristio mny be more

marked than the other , but true manhood is manifest only in tho union of head and heart working in harmony . With the criteria given ns by our subject , enter the arena of political debate and again their teachings will be unerring . Under the world's philosophy " might makes right , " and the groaning millions despair of succour . But add action to intellect , add tact to talent ,

add heart to head , add right to might , and the united power of the combination will be irresistible . They may oft-times invito te npor . ary defeat , but they will nntiinately trinmph . They will never allow temporary success to be bought at the price of principle . What may seem political suicide nnder their guidance may , in the development of years , prove political advancement . What may seem the wildest

folly in the administration of public affairs may , nnder the guidance of conservative fanaticism , prove the greatest blessing . Take any question of a political nature agitated in the political world to-day ; let the thoughtful conclusion of disinterested and experienced states , men be practically tried and true progress mnst result . Under the guidance of experienced thought and thoughtful experience , of

conservative sincerity and sincere conservatism , let us approach every question ,, whether it be " The Dangers of Corporate Power , " " Tbe Abuse of Land Grants , " " Divorce , " " Prohibition , " " Polygamy , " " Chinese Immigration , " "Tbe Tariff , " or last , and over-shadowing all , " The Labonr Qnestion , " in any of its forms , and however difficult the solution , its demonstration is practically possible ; however

puzzling the qnestion , it can be answered . The solution of some of these questions depends upon mere thonght and study ; of others upon mere action and practice ; but the gauge of conservative fanaticism must be applied in every one . Politicians , like ministers , often get into a rut , and turning the barrel up-side clown , present the same old thunder in a new dress .

The wish for personal power often stifles honest conviction ; the statesman often hides behind the ward politician ; onr newspapers , under a short-sigbted policy , often insult sincerity by tho epithet of fanaticism , and crown success as their god under tbe name of conservatism ; but in tho economy of government we well may trust the aggregate of wisdom ns expressed bv an enlightened people through

an honest ballot-box . The galvanic power of tho independent vote has often developed tho ward politician into a statesman , changed the opinions of tho editor , and cleared tho moral atmosphere of the communit y or state . No sincere lover of bis conntry need fear the result of the decision of any public qnestion , if that decision bo obtained by the application of the principle of enlightened conviction . The wisest

statesmen of to-day look to the slow , thonghtfnl , conservative , but sincere country vote , to keep back the wild theories and vagaries after which our cities , with their crowded and ignorant populace , so often rnn . If the intellect of the conntry be only guided by ths sincerity , our country will be safe ; but woe betide us when the ignorant fanaticism shall control the destinies of the nation , for then intelli gence must be dethroned .

In every department of thought , in every phase of life , whether of the individual , of sooiety , or the state , our criteria will be trusty guides . They even enter our own ranks and demand of Masonry itself an answer to their challenge . The Masonry that depends upon forms , ceremonials , tho jingle of words to the exclusion of ideas , symbols and lessons , must fail , only the Masonry that reaches the bfe , that insists that all Masonic principles must be practised as well as professed , can attain true success .

Iu Antioch , of Palestine , eighteen hundred years ago , a little band ot bold believers meekly faced an angry crowd , wild in its opposition to their cherished faith . In derision , the name of their leader was tauntingly applied to them , and tho cry of "Christian , Christian , " rang out in proof of popular preindice against tho fauatics . The

term was accepted as an honour , and not a shame , and to-day the name of "Christian" is no disgrace , since its genuine possessor challenges the world by his good deeds . Tho fanaticism then , as often now , was with the ignorant populace , not the unpopular defenders of individual conviction .

We often err in onr honest judgment , and the fanatic of to-day raay become the hero of to-morrow . Martin Luther , the iconoclastic eologian of four hundred years ago , stndying alone in opposition to ne dogmas accepted without a murmur by the religions world , has neconie the popular champion of tho right of individual judgment in e lgious matters . He had adopted the spirit of the teachings of our beloved Institution .

l-n-i lny brethre "< untler ° " ' belief hi tho teachings of Free-- } sonry we stand , oft-times , as tho unpopular defenders of the Wh •SC ° ° * ucere opinions ; maintaining that truth is truth ercver found ; insisting that forms , ceremonials , creeds , outward

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professions cannot , must not , shall not snatch away tho honour duo to sincerity proven by the life , irrespective of creed . Tho ignorant , thn thoughtless , the selfish , the base , mny jeer in opposition to onr belief ; may , in their fanaticism , call ns fanatics , but

in calm conviction of ultimate triumph wo may jnstly accept the namo of fanatic , knowing that in the light of the ages the fanatic , opposed , derided , despised to-day , shall in posterity become the chivalrous hero , honoured and remembered adown tho ages .

Life is a battle , Give me thy heart ! Might against right . Forth let us go ! 'Midst bullets' rattle Naught shall ns part , Each one must fight . Facing the foe . Give me thy hand : Conquer we must , Pledged for the fight Conquer at last , Here will we stand If only our trust Firm for the right . In God holds fast .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE .

BYZANTINE CONCLAVE , No . 44 . THE annual festival of this flonrishing Conclave and tho enthrone , ment of the M . P . S . took place at the Freemasons' nail , Leicester , on Wednesday , the llth inst . Among the Sir Knights present were Thomas Worthington M . P . S ., Wm . Kelly , F . S . A ., Chief Intendant Genoral , S . S . Partridge P . S ., R . Waits P . S ., Dr . H . Meadows V . E . and M . P . S . elect , Thompson S . G ., J . D . Harris Pre . late P . S ., R . Taylor Treasurer , W . J . Curtis Recorder , W . L . Bull ,

F . Griffiths , W . A . Fielding , S . A . Marris , S . Cleaver , Miles J . Walker , J . Shuttlewood , and others . Letters of apology were read from Sir Knights J . W . Woodall ( Scarborough ) , Dr . Hammond , and others . The Conclave having been opened , and the preliminary bnsiness transacted , a Senate of Sovereigns was opened and Sir Knight Dr . Meadows was duly enthroned ns M . P . S . by the Chief

Intendant General 111 . Sir Knight Kelly , F . S . A ., assisted by Sir Knights Partridge and Worthington Past Sovereigns . A College of Viceroys having been opened , Sir Knight Thompson was duly in . stalled as V . E . The other Officers were then invested—Sir Knights Dr . Hammond and J . D . Harris as S . and J . Generals , J . Taylor Treasurer ( with a vote of thanks for past services ) , Miles J . Walker Janitor , W . L . Ball Prelate—most of the other Officers being

promoted a stop . The M . P . S . intimated his intention of holding a Conclave of Instruction to enable the newly-appointed Officers to perform their dnties in carrying out the beautiful ritual of the Order in that efficient manner for which this Conclave has always been noted . Tho Sir Knights afterwards adjourned to an elegant banquet , and a most agreeable evening was spent , the usual loyal and official toasts being duly honoured .

In giving the list of Honorary Presidents of the Board of Stewards for this year ' s Festival of tbe Boys'School , which appeared in our issue of tho 4 th inst ., we inadvertently omitted the name of Bro . S . G . Homfray , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Monmouthshire and

a Past Grand Assist . D . of 0 . We very much regret this , as Brother Homfray has proved himself worthy of every recognition at our hands , rather than omission from a roll of honour . He is a Patron of the Institution , and we learn he will bring up a list for to-day ' s Festival from the members of his Province that will refle 3 t srreat credit

on his exertions . We heartily congratulate him personally , as likewise we do those brethren who have contributed to his list .

The meetings of the Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1445 , held at the Printing Works , No . 202 Whitecbapel-road , E ., will terminate on Monday evening ,

30 th June , for the season , on which occasion Brother McDonald , the Deputy Preceptor , will rehearse tho ceremony of installation . 'The brethren will re-assemble for instruction on the 22 nd September 1884 .

The North London Chapter of Improvement held its weekly convocation at the Alwyne Castle Tavern , St . Paul's Road , Canonbury , on Thursday . Comps . Gregory Z ., Dean H ., Radcliffe J ., Shaw S . N ., Knight P . S . There was an excellent attendance , and the Officers carried out their dnties in a masterly and praiseworthy manner .

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under the care of eminent surgeons , and have derived little or no benefit Irom their treatement , have been thoroughly enroll by Holloway ' s Ointment nnd Pills . For glandular swellings , tumours , scurvy , and diseases of tho skin there is nothing that car . bo used with so much benefit . In fact , in the worst forms of disease , dependent upon the condition of the blood , these medicines , used coujointly , are irresistible .