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hesitate—what is Masonry I The query is a natural one . Wliy should it not be answered—answered . before the candidate M I think , Brethren , it might be answered with propriety , and wit ^ infringing on the secrets of Masonry . What is Masonry ? Some think it an institution / framed for the purposes of benevolence only . Let it stand even at that—through this medium the many acts which characterize the true Christian ( therefore the true Mason ) , rnay be practised . Bub this , Brethren , is only one of

the many purposes of Masonry . Others think it is merely a convivial society , but the many are totally ignorant of its organization , embracing , as it does , history , legend , science and morals . Masonry is a catholic institution , hence it is universal in its operations , for let us look either to east or west , north or south , we have undeniable proof of the early cultivation of the fine arts in almost every degree of human ingenuity , thus proving that the arts being universal . Masonry , which teaches those arts , must be universal also . But the great end and moral of Ereemasonry is this , to subdue the passions , to promote morality , good

fellowship ; good nature , humanity , and charity , With such incentives as these , to dd good > arid leave that which is evil , ' who would not study Masonry diligently . I , Brethren , earnestly impress upon you to cultivate and seek the knowledge of the Craft to the utriiost extent , as a study to elevate the mind arid the understanding , under the impress of the purity and holiness of the principles of Freemasonry . And , with regard to the pursuit of knowledge , I would use the words of a most eminent man—' Therefore , I say , in cultivating the mind , love knowledge with a great love , with a vehement love , with a love coeval with life itself ; love

purity of conduct ; love that which , if you are rich and powerful , will sanctify the blind fortune which has made you so . Love that which , if you are poor , will render your , poverty respectable , and make the proudest feel it unjust to laugh at the meanest of your fortunes . Love that which will comfort and adorn you and never quit you , which will open to you the kingdom of thought , and all the boundless regions of conception—that which will make your motives habitually great and honourable , and light up in an instant a noble disdain at the i-l 1 i r > ' _ _ _ __ ¦ ¦ /» .. ¦ __ 1 5 -fcT . ' . r > il T il if il r » i i ht of fraud Breth whether the author of the

very thoug meanness or . Now , ren , foregoing was or was not a Mason matters little ; it contains the very essence of Masonry , therefore , I say again , study diligently the morals of Masonry , be indefatigable , read , search , inquire , seek every source of information—this will enable you to become upright Masons . Square your conduct by Masonic rules , let your desires be within compass of your means , but follow Masonry as a great and good light , and it will bring you at last to the light of day , exhibit you to the world rich in acquirements , fertile in resources , rich in imagination , strong in

reasoning , prudent and powerful above your fellows , and great in all the relations of life . Let us , Brethren , remember the instructions of our great and wise master , —' Get wisdom , get understanding ; wisdom is the principal thing , exalt her and she shall promote thee . ' freemasonry , Brethren , is a grand and universal science , which includes all others , but especially teaches us a knowledge of ourselves and our duty towards others . There is no difficulty , Brethren , in understanding the latter part of the sentence . The divine law lavs down a never understanding the latter part of the sentence . The divine law lays down a never

to be diverged from rule , — - ' Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself . ' We have the command of the G . A . O . T . U . in this respect , but how shall we know ourselves ? This is a question not easily answered . Have we not been wrapped up too much in our own self-esteem to be able to subdue our passions , to promote humanity , charity , and brotherly love ? I trust not , Brethren , for brotherly love is the mainspring of Masonry . Brotherly love has its own peculiar and

imperative duties , and those duties must be performed firmly , sacredly , and can be done without compromising our own interests . An economising of time will permit us duly to perform those duties of life to which it has pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to call us . I may here , perhaps , bo permitted to recall to your minds the instruction received at your initiation on being shown the working tools of an Entered Apprentice , viz ., the 24-inch guage and common gavel . The former , we , as Masons , use for a noble and glorious purpose . It , being divided into twenty-four equal parts , is emblematical of the twenty-four hours of the day , which we are taught to divide into three equal parts , whereby are found eight hours for the

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GRAND LODGE AND FESTIVAL. Article 1
FREEMASONRY AND ARCHITECTURE. Article 4
A MASONIC MARTYR—HYPPOLITO JOSE DA COSTA. Article 7
ODE TO MASONRY. Article 12
OUR ARCHITECTURAL SUMMARY. Article 13
REVIEWS OF NEW BOOKS. Article 16
THE MASONIC MIRRIOR. Article 22
PROVINCIAL Article 31
ROYAL ARCH Article 40
MARK MASONRY Article 41
AMERICA Article 44
MASONIC FESTIVITIES Article 48
THE WEEK. Article 48
Obituary. Article 50
NOTICES. Article 50
MASONIC IMPOSTURESS Article 51
SONGS OF THE CRAFT. Article 54
THE ANCIENT MYSTERIES. Article 67
OUR ARCHITECTURAL CHAPTER. Article 74
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 78
CHARITY. Article 81
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 82
PROVINCIAL Article 85
EOYAL ARCH Article 91
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR Article 93
FINE ARTS Article 94
THE WEEK Article 94
Obituary Article 97
NOTICES. Article 97
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 98
PEOVINCIAL GRAND LODGES. Article 99
FREEMASONS' GIRLS' SCHOOL. Article 102
UNIFORMITY OF WORKING. Article 103
THE CANADAS. Article 108
OUR ARCHITECTURAL CHAPTER. Article 115
THE MASONIC MIRR0R. Article 119
METROPOL ITAN Article 124
PROVINCIAL Article 129
ROYAL ARCH, Article 133
MARKMASONRY Article 135
KNIIGHTS TEMPLAR. Article 136
SCOTLAND. Article 141
THE WEEK Article 142
NOTICES. Article 146
THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR: Article 147
among their ranks were many learned eccl... Article 149
TIDINGS FROM THE CRAFT IN THE UNITED STATES. Article 161
OUR ARCHITECTURAL OHAPTER. Article 164
CORRESPONDENCE Article 168
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 171
PROVINCIAL Article 179
ROYAL ARCH Article 182
COLONIAL. Article 183
THE WEEK. Article 192
NOTICES. Article 193
TO CGEEESPONDENTS. Article 194
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hesitate—what is Masonry I The query is a natural one . Wliy should it not be answered—answered . before the candidate M I think , Brethren , it might be answered with propriety , and wit ^ infringing on the secrets of Masonry . What is Masonry ? Some think it an institution / framed for the purposes of benevolence only . Let it stand even at that—through this medium the many acts which characterize the true Christian ( therefore the true Mason ) , rnay be practised . Bub this , Brethren , is only one of

the many purposes of Masonry . Others think it is merely a convivial society , but the many are totally ignorant of its organization , embracing , as it does , history , legend , science and morals . Masonry is a catholic institution , hence it is universal in its operations , for let us look either to east or west , north or south , we have undeniable proof of the early cultivation of the fine arts in almost every degree of human ingenuity , thus proving that the arts being universal . Masonry , which teaches those arts , must be universal also . But the great end and moral of Ereemasonry is this , to subdue the passions , to promote morality , good

fellowship ; good nature , humanity , and charity , With such incentives as these , to dd good > arid leave that which is evil , ' who would not study Masonry diligently . I , Brethren , earnestly impress upon you to cultivate and seek the knowledge of the Craft to the utriiost extent , as a study to elevate the mind arid the understanding , under the impress of the purity and holiness of the principles of Freemasonry . And , with regard to the pursuit of knowledge , I would use the words of a most eminent man—' Therefore , I say , in cultivating the mind , love knowledge with a great love , with a vehement love , with a love coeval with life itself ; love

purity of conduct ; love that which , if you are rich and powerful , will sanctify the blind fortune which has made you so . Love that which , if you are poor , will render your , poverty respectable , and make the proudest feel it unjust to laugh at the meanest of your fortunes . Love that which will comfort and adorn you and never quit you , which will open to you the kingdom of thought , and all the boundless regions of conception—that which will make your motives habitually great and honourable , and light up in an instant a noble disdain at the i-l 1 i r > ' _ _ _ __ ¦ ¦ /» .. ¦ __ 1 5 -fcT . ' . r > il T il if il r » i i ht of fraud Breth whether the author of the

very thoug meanness or . Now , ren , foregoing was or was not a Mason matters little ; it contains the very essence of Masonry , therefore , I say again , study diligently the morals of Masonry , be indefatigable , read , search , inquire , seek every source of information—this will enable you to become upright Masons . Square your conduct by Masonic rules , let your desires be within compass of your means , but follow Masonry as a great and good light , and it will bring you at last to the light of day , exhibit you to the world rich in acquirements , fertile in resources , rich in imagination , strong in

reasoning , prudent and powerful above your fellows , and great in all the relations of life . Let us , Brethren , remember the instructions of our great and wise master , —' Get wisdom , get understanding ; wisdom is the principal thing , exalt her and she shall promote thee . ' freemasonry , Brethren , is a grand and universal science , which includes all others , but especially teaches us a knowledge of ourselves and our duty towards others . There is no difficulty , Brethren , in understanding the latter part of the sentence . The divine law lavs down a never understanding the latter part of the sentence . The divine law lays down a never

to be diverged from rule , — - ' Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself . ' We have the command of the G . A . O . T . U . in this respect , but how shall we know ourselves ? This is a question not easily answered . Have we not been wrapped up too much in our own self-esteem to be able to subdue our passions , to promote humanity , charity , and brotherly love ? I trust not , Brethren , for brotherly love is the mainspring of Masonry . Brotherly love has its own peculiar and

imperative duties , and those duties must be performed firmly , sacredly , and can be done without compromising our own interests . An economising of time will permit us duly to perform those duties of life to which it has pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to call us . I may here , perhaps , bo permitted to recall to your minds the instruction received at your initiation on being shown the working tools of an Entered Apprentice , viz ., the 24-inch guage and common gavel . The former , we , as Masons , use for a noble and glorious purpose . It , being divided into twenty-four equal parts , is emblematical of the twenty-four hours of the day , which we are taught to divide into three equal parts , whereby are found eight hours for the

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