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always be expansive , for ever seeking to devise means of promulgating its doctrines , of attracting to itself the confidence of greater and still greater numbers , and never evincing any more disposition to stand still than time does , than life does , or than seasons do . On this onward course there is a beacon to guide us , in sight of which no Master can err—Charity . Through all and in

ail our actions , thoughts aud words , let Charity , like a silken and golden chord , be seen running through the tangled web of life , binding man to his fellow-man in indissoluble bonds , and ushering in the dawn of the real golden age , which , if Masonry is true , lies before , rather than behind us . Fellow Masons ! lend your hand

To your feeble , faltering brother , Bear in mind the sweet command , " Love ye one another . " Sow ye seeds of kindly deeds , As on through life you ' re roaming ; Think ye not 'twill be forgot ; Harvest time is coming .

A Noble Brotherhood.

A NOBLE BROTHERHOOD .

The Southport "Visitor makes the following remarks upon the occasion of tho Provincial Grand Lodge of Lancashire ( AVest ) , recently held at that town , of which a " report was given in the "Freemasons' Magazine . " Southport was favoured on Wednesday with the presence of a goodly number of the members of one of

the most ancient and honourable fraternities in existence . Freemasonry has in truth subsisted from time immemorial , and is based upon the highest principles of social and saoval virtue . Thus it not only can bo-ist of a venerable antiquity , but take credit as one of the noblest institutions with which the world has been blessed . It is . perfectly true that its language is symbolical , arid its

mysteries are incommunicable , except to the properly initiated , but its doctrines are faultless , being founded on the teachings of the Sacred Volume , and the duties it enjoins , when faithfully discharged , are the sure promoters of that brotherly love and universal benevolence which the wisest and best of human kind are ever striving to secure . _ Its intrinsic worth and unquestioned usefulness have induced some of the noblest men of every age to ally themselves to the fraternity , believing it to bo , as described by the late Duke of Sussex , " one of tho

most sublime and perfect institutions that have ever been formed for the advancement of the general good ol mankind , teaching those useful , wise , and instructive doctrines upon which alone happiness is founded . " In similar strains do others speak who have become intimately acquainted with its tenets ; indeed it has been truly said that the more intimate and practical the

familiarity with its teachings is , the more benevolent and upright a man becomes . A distinguished brother , on a public occasion , spoke of Freemasonry in tho following terms : — " I have ever felt it be my duty to encourage the principles of Freemasonry , because it powerfully dcvelopes all social and benevolent affections ; because it mitigates without , and annihilates within , the virulence

of political and theological controversy ; because it affords a neutral ground on which all ranks and classes of men can meet in perfect equality , and associate for puposes of moral instruction and social intercourse . " Illustrations of thc truth of these sentiments aro neither few nor infrequent , and recently they have been strikingly exhibited on the sad and sorrowful battlefields on the _ continent of Europe . The benevolent character of the institution was also very forcibly illustrated at the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge on Wednesday

A Noble Brotherhood.

last , when several hundreds of pounds were either reported to have been spent , or were then voted away , for the relief of the widows of Masons in necessitous circumstances , or the education and support of the children of members of the fraternity . As , therefore , Freemasonry cultivates the brightest virtues with which humanity is possessed , and confers

advantages of such high order on all who come within the range of its influence , we cannot but express the hope that it will continue to prosper and extend , and so contribute to the hastening of that day when truth and brotherly love shall universally prevail .

How Ought Masons To Conduct Themselves Outside Of The Lodge?

HOW OUGHT MASONS TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES OUTSIDE OF THE LODGE ?

LECTURE DELIVERED IN FORST , IN THE LAUSITZ , BY PRO . RECTOR E . BORE . ( Translatedfrom "Die Rauhutte . " ) Worthy and beloved brethren ! One common bond unites all here assembled ; a bond which is indissoluble , aud inspires us with cordial , friendly feelings for each other . Did we not solemnly promise on that memorable night when we were first

brought to light that we would be true to the brethren and true to the fraternity , until the Supreme Architect of the Universe calls us hence to the eternal East , when our labours on earth are ended ? And this love to the fraternity and the brethren is not only our duty to cherish inside of the lodge , but also outside of it ; we must carry it with us to ouv homes ; nor must we lose sight of it in the world ' s busy throng , and thus give evidence that we are not unworthbrethrenand honourably wear the

lamby , skin j If our souls onl y feel elevated during our assembling in the lodge , where so many combined influences are calculated to charm the mind ; by impressive lectures , enlisting our heart ' s sympathies , by clover addresses and rare musical treats—if all these impressions vanish when we leave the lodge , then our Masonry is nothing ! By our actions outside of the lodge , we must prove the excellency of our Masonic princilesin which

p , we aro to be continually renewed and strengthened by frequent visits to onr consecrated halls ; we must also prove that the spirit of Masonry has not only breathed upon us with its enlivening breath but that it thoroughly fills us . To accomplish this , where do wc find a better opportunity , a more extensive

field , than in our homes and in the daily intercourse with the world 'I Self-knowledge , self-government , and self-culture , those precious seeds which have quickened our hearts , and which are growing much more vigorousl y iu some than in others , should not only mature and yield us fruits which we may peaceably enjoy ; nay , they are to be like ' . ' money put to the exchangers " that we may gain " other talents beside them . " Our own homes are , of cnur .-c , nearer to each one of us . There we should work

and toil with all our might and with cheerful hearts , while the day lasts , that joy and pence may constantly abide with us , and that God ' s choicest blessing may never be absent . AVhat an amount of solemn obligations do we owe ! To our suffering sisters , to our beloved wives and the dear little ones , whom God in his mercy , has entrusted to our care and keeping—apart from various other duties which our secular vocation imposes upon us . These duties are bno means trifles ! They are not

onlmaniy y f . ld , but also lofty tasks which must be carefully pursued , and it will be well with us if we do not fail in mastering them . But hail us if we , instead of yielding to a feeling of weariness , learn to draw fresh energy from the deep fountains of wisdom , strength , and beauty , that we with renewed strength may successfully fulfil the duties of home and calling . The profane world has no less claim usand justly so .

upon , AA'e can not , and should not , withhold our aid altogether , just as little as , ou the other hand , ive should devote to it our undivided energies , and thereby neglect home and vocation . Avhat then , ask we , is our relative position in this profane world towards Masons and non-Masons ? It seems as if this question demands different solutions , according to the rank and occupation of eacli individual brother ; hut this is not so . It must be