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kind—are to be attained and Improved by Masonry . ' 11 . '_ ' Every Brother to take Ms seat and keep strict silence whenever the Master shall think proper to rise from the chair and call to order , and every Bro . Avho shall have occasion to address the chair shall rise and

keep standing till he has made his address , nor shall any presume to interupt him except the Master find him Avandering from the point in hand—shall think fitt to reduce him to order till he is sett to right again , then he may proceed if he pleases but if he refuses the Master order him to quit the room for

may that night . So Brethren-Ave are all sensible it is our duty allway to keep our Tongues Avithin compass then we need nott doubt but we shall alhA'ays be found Avithin the sciuare .

12 . " That our behaviour both iu and out of the Lodge be agreeable for it is not sufficient that A ? e show ourselves Masons in the Lodge only but that Ave lett the kind influence of Masonry at all times , and in all Places teach and direct us to govern aud subdue our Passions for that man Avill be a very little

creditt to our Society , Avho tho' he may behave Avith becoming decency in the Lodge , yett—if Avithout—a malicious revengeful or perhaps a , common svrearer what opinion must sober thinking people ' s have of Masons v / hen their actions are so counter to their professions . "

13 . " Every Bro . is desired to be very diligent in enquireing into the character of every Person Avho shall Petition them to be admitted into our fraternity , and permitt me here to observe that Masonry is universal and neither is or can be coufin'd to any state or condition in lifefor honourvirtue and

, , honesty are not alhvays in the possession of those affluent fortunes only , but are often found amongst those of inferior Rank , nor can Ave as Masons reject any one on account of his station in life , so that the want of

Riches aud high Stations can be no reasonable objection against an honest aud virtuous man that is as fin- as Ave can judge , Avho pays his Duty to the Grand Architect his neighbour and himself , for if they have not His fear , they can have no regard to the most solemn obligations , but will turn rebels and endeavour to into

bring Disgrace that Royal Craft . Those Perfections they never can arrive at , and if by outward appearance we should be so much imposed upon as to admitt such profligates as triffle Avith and pay no regard to that obligation in AA'hich they have so ' voluntarilbound themselveslett us not in the

y , least be afraid to expell them immediateh ' , but cutt them of like rotten Branches . Such resolution Avill bring credit to ourselves and honor to the Royal Craft . " 14 . "Whatever Brother shall be so rude as to hiss at another or at Avhat he says or has said , shall be expell'd till another time ,

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and publickly owns fault before the Body , and his grace be granted by asking Pardon of the Party offended . " 15 . " The Master and Wardens may alter or add to these By-laws as they shall think most convenient for the good of the Lodge . No visitor to be allowed except by consent of the body . "

Here ends tho By-laws of this " Military Lodge , " of Avhich it may truly he said that the compilers rightly appreciated the pure and high character of Freemasonry , and Avhen viewed according to the times and circumstancesno better laAvs for Lodges

, have ever been compiled . We consider them a most valuable addition to our Bye-laAvs literature , and out of some six hundred specimens of such publications Ave have none hi Avhich tho true spirit of Masonry is better illustrated ,

though of course , in the more modem publications there is a polish Avhich the foregoing necessarily lacks . Were hut all Masons faithful to their obligations , none of the stupid bigots Avould have a " leg to stand upon" in denouncing the tendencies of the Craft .

The New Morality, 1874.

THE NEW MORALITY , 1874 .

Yet still the task is mine , still I must try , To arrest that seething crowd all hast ' ning by , And bid them pause , bid them their steps retrace And in the brighter hopes and purer grace . Of wisdom ' s way—ere yet their sky ' s o ' ercast , To find that only course which leads to port at last ?

Of all the saddest sights this world can see , Of all the darkest fates that here can be , Is that , which sheds on early hours bright , Folly ' s dark stain , or sad corruption ' s blight , AVhich makes some young heart , once so clear and calm .

Which found in life ' s routine a hope and charm , Now turn in callous sneer from duty's claim , And barter for a whim an honoured name 1 Alas ! how many hourly must deplore These genial seasons which return no more , And as the visions of the past appear The scenes and friends of many a faded year Must sigh to think , as daily cares increase , Of childhooddawn of innocence and

' s peace . Alas , for them , AV I IO as revolving years Add griefs to griefs , and earthly fears to fears , Are borne along resistless on the tide , AVith idle comrades revelling at their side , Turning this sunny hour , this pleasant scene This ardent youth , their riper years serene , Into that dreary dream of doubt and wrong Which many will for years and years prolong , Until at last , when all ' s , alas 1 too late ,