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Freemasonry In* Wiltshire.
FREEMASONRY IN * WILTSHIRE .
Not very long since we had the pleasure of report , ing an interesting meeting of the Freemasons of Wilts held under the presidency of Lord Methuen ?
the Provincial Grand Master , at Chippenham , on the occasion of his appointment , as his Deputy , Bro-S . Wittey ( who for several years had been the Treasurer of the Province ) , and also of presenting
to Sir D . Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., as a testimonial from the Wiltshire brethren , the regalia of his office as Provincial Grand Master of Berks and Bucks ; and likewise to Bro . AVittey , a testimonial from the brethren of the Devizes Lodge . We have now to record another assemblage of the
Craft at the Town Hall , Chippenham , on Tuesday last week , on the occasion of the installation by Bro . AVittey of Bro . Parfitt , F . S . A ., CR , and P . P . S . G . W . of Somerset , as W . M . of the Lansdown Lodge of Unity , 626 . This lodge was for some time established at
Calne , where latterly it had got somewhat in abeyance , and but for the exertions of Bros . Burt , AVeaver , Biggs , and a few others of the brethren , the warrant would have been lest . It was therefore thought desirable to transfer it to Chippenham , and the change has been attended with very beneficial
results . Eighteen new members have recently been added , and others are waiting to be elected . The installation was very numerously attended , more than fifty brethren being present , many from Bath and other places , in compliment to the new AV . M ., who has long been an active member of the
Craft in Somersetshire . Amongst the number , besides Bio . AVittey , tho D . P . G . M * . for AVilts , were the Rev . Bro . Davey , P . G . Chap , for England , the Revs . J . M . Dixon and F . II . Huyshe , Bros . G . Goldney , M . P ., G . P . Goldney , F . Goldney , R . Bradford , P . G . S . AV . for AVilts , AV . C . Merr ' iman ,
AV . Simpson , W . Thompson . H . AVeaver , P . G . S . AV ., Joseph Burt , P . G . S . AV ., John Silencer , P . G . S . AA" * ., J . Ellington Gill , G . S . B . and P . P . G . S ., J . Randle Ford , P . G . Secretary , G . S . Barter , P . P . G . S . D ., J . Kelway , P . J . G . W , S . G . Mitchell , P . P . J . D . Wm . Biggs , P . P . S . G . AV ., Charles Beckett , P . P . G . S . B .,
AVm . E . Reeves , P . P . G . O ., James H . Pyne , Frank Phillips , Geo . Reynolds , Fred . W . Dowding , Francis S . AVilmot , Joseph Lane , F . V . Holloway , M . Mcllugh , P . M ., 663 , James Collins , with many others .
After the installation , the AV . M . elected the following brethren as his officers : —W . Sinipon , S . AV . ; Wm . Thompson , J . AV . ; J . JI . Dixon , Chap . ; Joseph Lane , Treas . ; F . S . AVilmot , Sec . ; J . Graham , S . D . ; F . H . Goldney , J . D . ; W . C . Merriman , D . C .
The AV . M . then passed a high eulogium on Bro . AVittey , the installing master , and said it was his pleasing duty , as a recognition of his services to the Lodge , to present him with the volume of the Sacred Law ; and also to present Bros . Biggs and Burt with jewels of oflice lor their assistance in resuscitating the Lodge . After each of these gentlemen had
returned thanks , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Angel Hotel , Chippenham , where a banquet , served by Bro . Lawes in his usual excellent maimer , awaited them—some beautiful haunches of venison being presented by the newlyinstalled AV . M ., Bro . Parlitt , and a splendid dessert by the worthy . V . P . for the Borough . The company
were much indebted to the Stewards—Bros . AV . C . Merriman , G . Goldney , M . P ., AV . Thompson , Joseph Burt , J . Goldney , AV . Simpson and F . S . Willnot—for the excellent arrangements which were made ; and also to several brethren for some capital songs and music ( between the toasts ) , led by Bro . Pyne , of Bath Abbey , who sung the " Old English
Gentleman " in splendid style . The following is tho inscription on the Bible presented to Bro . AVittey : — " This volume of the Sacred Law was presented hy tho brethren of the Lansdown Lodge of Unity , No . li'ii , to the
V . W . Brother , S . Wittey , D . P . G . M ., Wilts , on the occasion of his performing in that capacity his ( irst ceremony in the installation of Bro . G . J . Parfitt , P . M . and P . P . G . S . W . Somerset , in the chair of the Lodge , and as a special mark of their appreciation of his high "Masonic virtues and services rendered to tho Lodge . Sept . 21 , A . I . 5 SC !) , A . D .
1809 . " The bible is a splendid specimen of the bookbinder ' s skill , and is beautifully illustrated . Mr . AVittey ' s services in connection with Masonry appear to have been highly appreciated by the Craft , fornot only has he received the above present , as well as the gift adverted toat the last meetingat Chippenham , but also a jewel of offico from Sir D . Gooch ,
Bart ., M . P ., which had been worn by the honourable baronet for many years , besides a valuable jewel , set in diamonds , by another friend , on his being appointed Principal in a Chapter in the Koyal Arch ; and a casket to contain tho Masonic jewels from another brother . AVe understand the annual provincial meeting will be held in Devizes in about three weeks time , when a largo attunlancoo ' ' the Craft is expected .
Romanism And Masonry—Now And Then.
ROMANISM AND MASONRY—NOW AND THEN .
The Abbe de Segvvv , one of the dignitaries of the Roman Catholie Church at Amiens , France , having promulgated a document in denunciation of Freemasonry as antagonistic to church communion , M . Houssaix , by the way of rejoinder , publishes some very curious historical documents , exhibiting the
good estimation in which , a century ago , the priests of Amiens held the Fraternity , in common with other good Catholics . In the first place , he quotes from the official narrative of the commissioners appointed on July 24 , 1774 , to install the lodge at Guise , in that district ; " AVe arrived at the Orient
of Guise , at ten in the morning , and alighted , in accordance with a gracious invitation extended to us , at the convent of the Miniiue Fathers , whose Superior received us with a hearty welcome . He made known to ua , by words aud signs , the fact of his being a Mason , and we subsequently recognized
him as the Venerable ( Master ) of the aforesaid lodge at Guise . " Among the charter members of the new lodge appears the names of Charles Francoise Cavarines ( Superior of the Minimu Monks ) , AV . M . ; Father Loth ( Minime Friar ) , Orator ; Louis Descoriou ( Minime Friar ) , Father Menechet
( Canon of Ovigny ) . Father Loth , the orator of the lodge , celebrated the installation with an eloquent address , during the course of which he saicl : " Such is the spirit of constitutional Masonry , its temple is the emblem of wisdom , of which discretion is the base , charity the crowning stone ,
liberty the device , equality its support , into which the spirit of domination has never entered , and into which no such pretensions can be admitted . May tho spirit which animates me influence the heart of each Mason to extend and propagate the glory and benefit of Freemasonry . "
lather Loth was no ordinary monk , but a respected and clebrated preacher . Dispatched by his superiors , in 1770 , to Paris , to assume charge of the Convent of the Place Royale , his Masonic brethren credited him as representative of the Lodge of Guise to the Grand Orient , where ,
being a zealous Mason , be faithfully discharged his duties . His celebrity as a preacher caused him to be sent to Brussels to officiate during the season of Lent . He excuses his departure to the Grant Orient in a letter which evidences as well his respect for his Masonic as for his ecclesiastical superiors .
His letter is dated " in the 12 th month of the year of Tine Light , 5770 , " rather a remarkable confession for a Roman Catholic pastor , and says : " My position and cHpil engagements call me to Brussels , there to preach during Lent , at the court of Prince Charles . My position and my Masonic
engagements demand that I should not quit the Orient of Paris without making you aware of the fact , begging of you , most illustrious brethren , to regard the motives of my absence without diminishing , in any degree , thc zeal and fervor which I ever take glory in showing the Royal Art , nor the
fraternal regards for those with whom I had the good fortune to be , and the honors which are due to you . " Contrary to usual custom , the Grand Master of France , the Dukeof Chartres ( LouisPhillipe ' s father ) , considered this letter , from a a preacher of Loth ' s reputation , worthy of special response , which was
composed by an equally famous man , Do Laudc , the mathematician , who replied to the fashionable clergyman as follows : — " We would experience poignant regret at your absence , during Lent , had you not forewarned us that you go , through thy : sweetness of your
eloquence , to reawaken ami vivify faith and evangelical light in the heart of a great prince and his court . It belongs only to a pure orator , zealous , and of the first order , to fulfill so honourable a mission . Hence the selection of you , for this holy task , announces , sufficiently , your worth and our temporary loss , in
not having you among us to enlighten our works . You go forth , thc same as iu our Orient , to labour for the glory of the Great Architect oftho Universe . " The authenticity of these documents is thoroughly verified , and their reproduction , at this date , may serve to enlighten ignorant and famous fanatical
zealots declaring Masonry incompatible with true religion , as to the estimation iu which our Fraternity hits been , and still is , held by the intelligent and reputable professors of" pure Christianity . The corrfspondence above given shows that a man of
Father Loth ' s talents and celebrity , faithful and able to discharge his clerical functions , was far above the narrow bigotry which appears to actuate preachers of a lower degree , both Romanists and Dissenters . — Progress
PUUDUXCK . — " Prudence teaches us to regulate outlives agreeably to the dictates of reason . ' ' It is an argument of great wisdom to do nothing rashly ; nor to be obstinate in our opinions . Advise in 3 * 0111 *
affairs with wise and good Masons ; and think it more fnr your reputation to be instructed by those who understand I oiler , than to act upon j'om * own head . A viituous lite make . ) a man prudent , iu God ' s esteem , and gives true conduct and experence
Masonic Ode.
MASONIC ODE .
The following is the ode , written by Bro . W . Sawyer , which was recited by Bro . Marsh , on Thursday week , at the consecration of the "Burdett Coutts Lodge , " heldat the Approach Tavern , Approach-road , Victoriapark : — 1 .
Obedient to one rhythmic law , The universal forces tend To one harmonious end , As in ( he mystic lyre the Saurian saw , Girt with all the spheres of heaven , The chords albeit seven Did in a single strain consenting blend .
ir . In perfect union , concord true , The planets in their orbits sweep , Their single impulses pursue , Yet iuter-linking courses keep ; The trailing clouds in angel guise Circle the ocean when they rise And the sunshine and the rain ,
Shape the leaf and tint the flower ; Kindred influences yield Herded flock and hoarded grain , Forest tree and grass of field :
All receive to give again , Rendering threefold amplest dower . There is no flaw in thc mysterious chain , Of common influence for common good , But perfect is the law of love and brotherhood .
in . And man ? Shall lie from this high order fall , Mistrust his truer instincts , and control That holiest dictate of his soul , - Not each for each , but all for all , Contending for the individual gain , and so
AVorking the general woe V The hopes of all the ages answer—A o ! Man has no part with Him , AVhosc place is hi gh above the cherubim ; God only on the thunder-girdled throne , Self-centredlives and reigns , and lives and reigns alone ..
IV . Thc task each Brother shares , To-day its protest bears ; As in a templo we our voices raise , To celebrated another victory won ,
Over the selfish creeds ; Of individual needs , Over the strifes that darken human days , Over the discords mingling with the praise Of heaven , in lives chiming in unison .
Calm 111 the ample triumph that attends Lives sanctified to great and generous ends , AVe share the fruits of bloodless victories gained , Of higher altitudes of life attained ; New li ght , now thought to hasten on thc time , —
Slow ripening , as fruits ripen to their prime , — When in the bonds of brotherhood , mankind In mutual hel p shall mutual solace find : When Truth and Error shall contend no more , AVhen Pence the reign of Plenty shall restore , And in the sunset gleam Of earth ' s perfected splendours , love supreme , Shall swiij- the hearts and minds of men for evermore .
TUB AVISK . —Tho following applies to Masons as well as to other men . Only let a woman be sure she is precious to her husband—not useful , not valuable , not convenient , simpb / , but lovely and beloved ; let her be the recipient of his polite , and hearty attentions , let her led that her cares and love are
noticed , appreciated and returned ; let her opinion be asked , her approval sought , and her judgment respected , in matters of which she is cognisant ; in short , let her only bo loved , honored , ami cherished , in fiillfilmcnt of the marriage vow , and she will be to her husband , her children , and society a well-spring
of" happiness . She will bear pain , and toil , " and anxiety ; for her husband ' s love to her is a tower and fortress . Shielded and sheltered therein , adversit } ' will have lost its sting . She may suffer , hut adversity will dull the edge of sorrow . A house with lovo in it—and , b ) ' love , we moan love expressed in
words and deeds , for I have not one spark of faith in love that never crops out—is to a house as a per .-on to a machine ; one is life , the other mechanism . The unloved woman may have bread ju . * t as light , and a house just as tidy as the other , but the latter has a spring of beauty about her , a joyousne .-s , a
penetrating and pervading brightness , to which the lemur is an entire stranger . Thc deep happiness of her heart shines out in her face . She gleams over . It is airy , graceful and warm , and welcoming with her presence . Hie is full of devices and p lots , and sweet surprises for her husband and fauiilv . She has never
done with the romance anil poetry of life . She herself is a lyric poem , setting herself to nil pure and gracious melodies . Humble household ways and duties have for her a golden . si ;> nilieam-e . The prize ? makes her calling hi gh , and tho end sanctifies tinmeans . ' •Love is heaven , and Heaven is love . "—Sen York Dispatch .
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Freemasonry In* Wiltshire.
FREEMASONRY IN * WILTSHIRE .
Not very long since we had the pleasure of report , ing an interesting meeting of the Freemasons of Wilts held under the presidency of Lord Methuen ?
the Provincial Grand Master , at Chippenham , on the occasion of his appointment , as his Deputy , Bro-S . Wittey ( who for several years had been the Treasurer of the Province ) , and also of presenting
to Sir D . Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., as a testimonial from the Wiltshire brethren , the regalia of his office as Provincial Grand Master of Berks and Bucks ; and likewise to Bro . AVittey , a testimonial from the brethren of the Devizes Lodge . We have now to record another assemblage of the
Craft at the Town Hall , Chippenham , on Tuesday last week , on the occasion of the installation by Bro . AVittey of Bro . Parfitt , F . S . A ., CR , and P . P . S . G . W . of Somerset , as W . M . of the Lansdown Lodge of Unity , 626 . This lodge was for some time established at
Calne , where latterly it had got somewhat in abeyance , and but for the exertions of Bros . Burt , AVeaver , Biggs , and a few others of the brethren , the warrant would have been lest . It was therefore thought desirable to transfer it to Chippenham , and the change has been attended with very beneficial
results . Eighteen new members have recently been added , and others are waiting to be elected . The installation was very numerously attended , more than fifty brethren being present , many from Bath and other places , in compliment to the new AV . M ., who has long been an active member of the
Craft in Somersetshire . Amongst the number , besides Bio . AVittey , tho D . P . G . M * . for AVilts , were the Rev . Bro . Davey , P . G . Chap , for England , the Revs . J . M . Dixon and F . II . Huyshe , Bros . G . Goldney , M . P ., G . P . Goldney , F . Goldney , R . Bradford , P . G . S . AV . for AVilts , AV . C . Merr ' iman ,
AV . Simpson , W . Thompson . H . AVeaver , P . G . S . AV ., Joseph Burt , P . G . S . AV ., John Silencer , P . G . S . AA" * ., J . Ellington Gill , G . S . B . and P . P . G . S ., J . Randle Ford , P . G . Secretary , G . S . Barter , P . P . G . S . D ., J . Kelway , P . J . G . W , S . G . Mitchell , P . P . J . D . Wm . Biggs , P . P . S . G . AV ., Charles Beckett , P . P . G . S . B .,
AVm . E . Reeves , P . P . G . O ., James H . Pyne , Frank Phillips , Geo . Reynolds , Fred . W . Dowding , Francis S . AVilmot , Joseph Lane , F . V . Holloway , M . Mcllugh , P . M ., 663 , James Collins , with many others .
After the installation , the AV . M . elected the following brethren as his officers : —W . Sinipon , S . AV . ; Wm . Thompson , J . AV . ; J . JI . Dixon , Chap . ; Joseph Lane , Treas . ; F . S . AVilmot , Sec . ; J . Graham , S . D . ; F . H . Goldney , J . D . ; W . C . Merriman , D . C .
The AV . M . then passed a high eulogium on Bro . AVittey , the installing master , and said it was his pleasing duty , as a recognition of his services to the Lodge , to present him with the volume of the Sacred Law ; and also to present Bros . Biggs and Burt with jewels of oflice lor their assistance in resuscitating the Lodge . After each of these gentlemen had
returned thanks , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Angel Hotel , Chippenham , where a banquet , served by Bro . Lawes in his usual excellent maimer , awaited them—some beautiful haunches of venison being presented by the newlyinstalled AV . M ., Bro . Parlitt , and a splendid dessert by the worthy . V . P . for the Borough . The company
were much indebted to the Stewards—Bros . AV . C . Merriman , G . Goldney , M . P ., AV . Thompson , Joseph Burt , J . Goldney , AV . Simpson and F . S . Willnot—for the excellent arrangements which were made ; and also to several brethren for some capital songs and music ( between the toasts ) , led by Bro . Pyne , of Bath Abbey , who sung the " Old English
Gentleman " in splendid style . The following is tho inscription on the Bible presented to Bro . AVittey : — " This volume of the Sacred Law was presented hy tho brethren of the Lansdown Lodge of Unity , No . li'ii , to the
V . W . Brother , S . Wittey , D . P . G . M ., Wilts , on the occasion of his performing in that capacity his ( irst ceremony in the installation of Bro . G . J . Parfitt , P . M . and P . P . G . S . W . Somerset , in the chair of the Lodge , and as a special mark of their appreciation of his high "Masonic virtues and services rendered to tho Lodge . Sept . 21 , A . I . 5 SC !) , A . D .
1809 . " The bible is a splendid specimen of the bookbinder ' s skill , and is beautifully illustrated . Mr . AVittey ' s services in connection with Masonry appear to have been highly appreciated by the Craft , fornot only has he received the above present , as well as the gift adverted toat the last meetingat Chippenham , but also a jewel of offico from Sir D . Gooch ,
Bart ., M . P ., which had been worn by the honourable baronet for many years , besides a valuable jewel , set in diamonds , by another friend , on his being appointed Principal in a Chapter in the Koyal Arch ; and a casket to contain tho Masonic jewels from another brother . AVe understand the annual provincial meeting will be held in Devizes in about three weeks time , when a largo attunlancoo ' ' the Craft is expected .
Romanism And Masonry—Now And Then.
ROMANISM AND MASONRY—NOW AND THEN .
The Abbe de Segvvv , one of the dignitaries of the Roman Catholie Church at Amiens , France , having promulgated a document in denunciation of Freemasonry as antagonistic to church communion , M . Houssaix , by the way of rejoinder , publishes some very curious historical documents , exhibiting the
good estimation in which , a century ago , the priests of Amiens held the Fraternity , in common with other good Catholics . In the first place , he quotes from the official narrative of the commissioners appointed on July 24 , 1774 , to install the lodge at Guise , in that district ; " AVe arrived at the Orient
of Guise , at ten in the morning , and alighted , in accordance with a gracious invitation extended to us , at the convent of the Miniiue Fathers , whose Superior received us with a hearty welcome . He made known to ua , by words aud signs , the fact of his being a Mason , and we subsequently recognized
him as the Venerable ( Master ) of the aforesaid lodge at Guise . " Among the charter members of the new lodge appears the names of Charles Francoise Cavarines ( Superior of the Minimu Monks ) , AV . M . ; Father Loth ( Minime Friar ) , Orator ; Louis Descoriou ( Minime Friar ) , Father Menechet
( Canon of Ovigny ) . Father Loth , the orator of the lodge , celebrated the installation with an eloquent address , during the course of which he saicl : " Such is the spirit of constitutional Masonry , its temple is the emblem of wisdom , of which discretion is the base , charity the crowning stone ,
liberty the device , equality its support , into which the spirit of domination has never entered , and into which no such pretensions can be admitted . May tho spirit which animates me influence the heart of each Mason to extend and propagate the glory and benefit of Freemasonry . "
lather Loth was no ordinary monk , but a respected and clebrated preacher . Dispatched by his superiors , in 1770 , to Paris , to assume charge of the Convent of the Place Royale , his Masonic brethren credited him as representative of the Lodge of Guise to the Grand Orient , where ,
being a zealous Mason , be faithfully discharged his duties . His celebrity as a preacher caused him to be sent to Brussels to officiate during the season of Lent . He excuses his departure to the Grant Orient in a letter which evidences as well his respect for his Masonic as for his ecclesiastical superiors .
His letter is dated " in the 12 th month of the year of Tine Light , 5770 , " rather a remarkable confession for a Roman Catholic pastor , and says : " My position and cHpil engagements call me to Brussels , there to preach during Lent , at the court of Prince Charles . My position and my Masonic
engagements demand that I should not quit the Orient of Paris without making you aware of the fact , begging of you , most illustrious brethren , to regard the motives of my absence without diminishing , in any degree , thc zeal and fervor which I ever take glory in showing the Royal Art , nor the
fraternal regards for those with whom I had the good fortune to be , and the honors which are due to you . " Contrary to usual custom , the Grand Master of France , the Dukeof Chartres ( LouisPhillipe ' s father ) , considered this letter , from a a preacher of Loth ' s reputation , worthy of special response , which was
composed by an equally famous man , Do Laudc , the mathematician , who replied to the fashionable clergyman as follows : — " We would experience poignant regret at your absence , during Lent , had you not forewarned us that you go , through thy : sweetness of your
eloquence , to reawaken ami vivify faith and evangelical light in the heart of a great prince and his court . It belongs only to a pure orator , zealous , and of the first order , to fulfill so honourable a mission . Hence the selection of you , for this holy task , announces , sufficiently , your worth and our temporary loss , in
not having you among us to enlighten our works . You go forth , thc same as iu our Orient , to labour for the glory of the Great Architect oftho Universe . " The authenticity of these documents is thoroughly verified , and their reproduction , at this date , may serve to enlighten ignorant and famous fanatical
zealots declaring Masonry incompatible with true religion , as to the estimation iu which our Fraternity hits been , and still is , held by the intelligent and reputable professors of" pure Christianity . The corrfspondence above given shows that a man of
Father Loth ' s talents and celebrity , faithful and able to discharge his clerical functions , was far above the narrow bigotry which appears to actuate preachers of a lower degree , both Romanists and Dissenters . — Progress
PUUDUXCK . — " Prudence teaches us to regulate outlives agreeably to the dictates of reason . ' ' It is an argument of great wisdom to do nothing rashly ; nor to be obstinate in our opinions . Advise in 3 * 0111 *
affairs with wise and good Masons ; and think it more fnr your reputation to be instructed by those who understand I oiler , than to act upon j'om * own head . A viituous lite make . ) a man prudent , iu God ' s esteem , and gives true conduct and experence
Masonic Ode.
MASONIC ODE .
The following is the ode , written by Bro . W . Sawyer , which was recited by Bro . Marsh , on Thursday week , at the consecration of the "Burdett Coutts Lodge , " heldat the Approach Tavern , Approach-road , Victoriapark : — 1 .
Obedient to one rhythmic law , The universal forces tend To one harmonious end , As in ( he mystic lyre the Saurian saw , Girt with all the spheres of heaven , The chords albeit seven Did in a single strain consenting blend .
ir . In perfect union , concord true , The planets in their orbits sweep , Their single impulses pursue , Yet iuter-linking courses keep ; The trailing clouds in angel guise Circle the ocean when they rise And the sunshine and the rain ,
Shape the leaf and tint the flower ; Kindred influences yield Herded flock and hoarded grain , Forest tree and grass of field :
All receive to give again , Rendering threefold amplest dower . There is no flaw in thc mysterious chain , Of common influence for common good , But perfect is the law of love and brotherhood .
in . And man ? Shall lie from this high order fall , Mistrust his truer instincts , and control That holiest dictate of his soul , - Not each for each , but all for all , Contending for the individual gain , and so
AVorking the general woe V The hopes of all the ages answer—A o ! Man has no part with Him , AVhosc place is hi gh above the cherubim ; God only on the thunder-girdled throne , Self-centredlives and reigns , and lives and reigns alone ..
IV . Thc task each Brother shares , To-day its protest bears ; As in a templo we our voices raise , To celebrated another victory won ,
Over the selfish creeds ; Of individual needs , Over the strifes that darken human days , Over the discords mingling with the praise Of heaven , in lives chiming in unison .
Calm 111 the ample triumph that attends Lives sanctified to great and generous ends , AVe share the fruits of bloodless victories gained , Of higher altitudes of life attained ; New li ght , now thought to hasten on thc time , —
Slow ripening , as fruits ripen to their prime , — When in the bonds of brotherhood , mankind In mutual hel p shall mutual solace find : When Truth and Error shall contend no more , AVhen Pence the reign of Plenty shall restore , And in the sunset gleam Of earth ' s perfected splendours , love supreme , Shall swiij- the hearts and minds of men for evermore .
TUB AVISK . —Tho following applies to Masons as well as to other men . Only let a woman be sure she is precious to her husband—not useful , not valuable , not convenient , simpb / , but lovely and beloved ; let her be the recipient of his polite , and hearty attentions , let her led that her cares and love are
noticed , appreciated and returned ; let her opinion be asked , her approval sought , and her judgment respected , in matters of which she is cognisant ; in short , let her only bo loved , honored , ami cherished , in fiillfilmcnt of the marriage vow , and she will be to her husband , her children , and society a well-spring
of" happiness . She will bear pain , and toil , " and anxiety ; for her husband ' s love to her is a tower and fortress . Shielded and sheltered therein , adversit } ' will have lost its sting . She may suffer , hut adversity will dull the edge of sorrow . A house with lovo in it—and , b ) ' love , we moan love expressed in
words and deeds , for I have not one spark of faith in love that never crops out—is to a house as a per .-on to a machine ; one is life , the other mechanism . The unloved woman may have bread ju . * t as light , and a house just as tidy as the other , but the latter has a spring of beauty about her , a joyousne .-s , a
penetrating and pervading brightness , to which the lemur is an entire stranger . Thc deep happiness of her heart shines out in her face . She gleams over . It is airy , graceful and warm , and welcoming with her presence . Hie is full of devices and p lots , and sweet surprises for her husband and fauiilv . She has never
done with the romance anil poetry of life . She herself is a lyric poem , setting herself to nil pure and gracious melodies . Humble household ways and duties have for her a golden . si ;> nilieam-e . The prize ? makes her calling hi gh , and tho end sanctifies tinmeans . ' •Love is heaven , and Heaven is love . "—Sen York Dispatch .