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Supreme Grand Council Of The Thirty-Third Degree,
if a quorum could be found at our quarterly meetings . That day has passed , and with it you , Brethren , will see a corresponding change in those whose business it is lo speculate in Masonry . Yoxi will see those who could not be found by seeking in the day of trial , ancl when there was no money to be had , now come forward and talk feelingly of " our beloved institution , " " our venerable institution , " " our time-honoured institution , " ancl some such you may probablhave seen alread 1 Beware of them !
y y AA'hen they were amongst us every tiling was brought into confusion and incomprehensible chaos . By well considered measures the institution is placed in a flourishing condition . The same measures steadfastly persevered in will continue to keep it so ; but you may depend upon it that efforts will be made to destroy that system on which its prosperity for the future depends . An effort has indeed been already made to insert the wedge of destruction by an endeavour to expunge
the resolution of 1839 . For whose benefit was this attempt intended ? There can be but one answer , - —for the benefit of those who , previous to 1839 , had neglected their duties to the Grand Loclge for three , ten , fifteen , and twenty years , and then treated her with silent contempt ; but this attempt was happily defeated . Upon all innovators and
speculators 1 shall continue to maintain perpetual watch . They made a great mistake if they thought that when they took off my official gloves , I should be so offended as to abandon the field . It will be probably all the better for the institution , for there are some subjects which can be best handled without gloves ; and , so long as I find myself sustained by the Union—by the good men ancl true of the Fraternity —I shall wage war upon all corrupters , speculators , and mischiefmakers ; against all enemies of Masonrywhether without or
pure , within ; and , if I can no longer lead the charge , I will fight in the ranks ! ancl , so long as the Grand Lodge maintains its integrity and honour — continues to aim at the accomplishment of high , noble , and useful objects—so long will I give it my most cheerful support and endeavour to preserve your good opinion . The Right Wor . Brother then proposed the following toast— " The Asylum Fund ; may it meet with the cordial support of every Brother
in the State , have the blessing of God , and enjoy the honour and approbation of the world . " Fifth . "The Representatives of the Grand Lodges throughout the world . "
The Right Wor . Brother J . H . ROGERS , Rep . of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut , responded in a neat ancl flowing speech , and concluded by giving— " The Masonic Fraternity , may they ever adhere to the ancient landmarks of the Order , viz . to protect and cherish the widow and orphan . " A deputation from L'Union Francaise Lodge , who were celebrating the festival in another part of the city , were announced and admitted , and gave— " Prosperity to the Grand Lodge of the State of New York ,
the Grand Lodges throughout the world , and the Loclge of Strict Observance , No . 94 . " Right Wor . Brother AVILLIS , P . D . G M . — " The Lodges of Albany and Schenectady . " This was replied to in a neat and eloquent speech by Bro . JAMES , of Albany , who gave— " The AI . W . Grand Lodge of this State ; through the energy , zeal , and ability of its officers , it has become a bright particular star—may that star never set . " VOL . iv . 3 c
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Supreme Grand Council Of The Thirty-Third Degree,
if a quorum could be found at our quarterly meetings . That day has passed , and with it you , Brethren , will see a corresponding change in those whose business it is lo speculate in Masonry . Yoxi will see those who could not be found by seeking in the day of trial , ancl when there was no money to be had , now come forward and talk feelingly of " our beloved institution , " " our venerable institution , " " our time-honoured institution , " ancl some such you may probablhave seen alread 1 Beware of them !
y y AA'hen they were amongst us every tiling was brought into confusion and incomprehensible chaos . By well considered measures the institution is placed in a flourishing condition . The same measures steadfastly persevered in will continue to keep it so ; but you may depend upon it that efforts will be made to destroy that system on which its prosperity for the future depends . An effort has indeed been already made to insert the wedge of destruction by an endeavour to expunge
the resolution of 1839 . For whose benefit was this attempt intended ? There can be but one answer , - —for the benefit of those who , previous to 1839 , had neglected their duties to the Grand Loclge for three , ten , fifteen , and twenty years , and then treated her with silent contempt ; but this attempt was happily defeated . Upon all innovators and
speculators 1 shall continue to maintain perpetual watch . They made a great mistake if they thought that when they took off my official gloves , I should be so offended as to abandon the field . It will be probably all the better for the institution , for there are some subjects which can be best handled without gloves ; and , so long as I find myself sustained by the Union—by the good men ancl true of the Fraternity —I shall wage war upon all corrupters , speculators , and mischiefmakers ; against all enemies of Masonrywhether without or
pure , within ; and , if I can no longer lead the charge , I will fight in the ranks ! ancl , so long as the Grand Lodge maintains its integrity and honour — continues to aim at the accomplishment of high , noble , and useful objects—so long will I give it my most cheerful support and endeavour to preserve your good opinion . The Right Wor . Brother then proposed the following toast— " The Asylum Fund ; may it meet with the cordial support of every Brother
in the State , have the blessing of God , and enjoy the honour and approbation of the world . " Fifth . "The Representatives of the Grand Lodges throughout the world . "
The Right Wor . Brother J . H . ROGERS , Rep . of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut , responded in a neat ancl flowing speech , and concluded by giving— " The Masonic Fraternity , may they ever adhere to the ancient landmarks of the Order , viz . to protect and cherish the widow and orphan . " A deputation from L'Union Francaise Lodge , who were celebrating the festival in another part of the city , were announced and admitted , and gave— " Prosperity to the Grand Lodge of the State of New York ,
the Grand Lodges throughout the world , and the Loclge of Strict Observance , No . 94 . " Right Wor . Brother AVILLIS , P . D . G M . — " The Lodges of Albany and Schenectady . " This was replied to in a neat and eloquent speech by Bro . JAMES , of Albany , who gave— " The AI . W . Grand Lodge of this State ; through the energy , zeal , and ability of its officers , it has become a bright particular star—may that star never set . " VOL . iv . 3 c