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Thirdly . —The attraction of a greater number of the virtuous , the talented , the learned , and the influential , who would restore the lustre of our Order , which has been dimmed by indiscriminate admission into its privileges .
Fourthly . —The vast increase of the Lodge funds ( too long squandered in banquets ) , by ; which- the widow and the orphan , and the reduced worthy Brother might be sent rejoicing away , and the real benevolence of our system made to shine before the eyes of an envious and incredulous world .
Fifthly . —The removal of such obstacles as now stand in the way of those who cannot conscientiously join in anything which approaches in the slightest degree to " revellings and banquettings . " Many such Masons I know to be now standing aloof , who , if this evil were removed , would gladly come amongst us , and doubtless exercise a most salutarv influence over us .
But let not anything which I have said be construed as militating against Provincial Grand Lodge , and other public ( if I may so style them ) banquets , on special occasions . It is against private Lodge refreshment I would lift my voice . It is against the heartless and unjust allocation of admission fees to purposes other than benevolent and charitable , that I would most strenuouly protest .
Arouse yourselves then , ye who are imbued with true Masonic principle ; never rest satisfied till you are enabled to say to him who would taunt us with intemperance , " Friend , you greatly mistake ; no intoxicating beverage is ever admitted within the portals of our Lodge ; it is c the feast of reason * w hich we partake of ; it is ' the flow of soul ' which we sip within its hallowed precincts . " Let the world see by our exhibition of the three theological , and of the four cardinal virtues , that it is a great , a solemn , and a blessed privilege to be a Mason , not in name , but in deed and in truth , " I speak as to wise men ; judge ye what I say ,
Masonic Puesuits . '—When I recommend a diligent attention to Masonic pursuits , I would not be understood to advise that course at the expense of your worldly business . The one is indispensable , the other a relaxation . The necessary avocations of life must on no account be disregarded . Your family must be provided for , your moral status must be honourably maintained , your engagements satisfied , and your employment punctually attended to . But if you are a prudent
economist of time , all these duties will leave you an abundance of leisure for the requirements of Masonry . One must be done , and the other not left undone . The characters of a good and worthy member of society , and of a zealous Mason , are not irreconcilable or incompatible with each other , but on the contrary may easily be blended . This is a great secret ; and he that is master of it will be respected both in the world and * in the Lodge .
Thue Masons . —Silence , secrecy , and calmness of temper , are the unmistakable marks of a true Mason . He who incessantly boasts of his knowledge may be set down as an empty chatterer . Noiao is not wisdom . Those who ostentatiously proclaim their own merits may for a time enjoy the satisfaction of deceit ; yet , in the end , their pretensions are sure to be exposed , —Dr . Oliver ' s Boole of the Lodge .
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"Labour And Refreshment/ J
Thirdly . —The attraction of a greater number of the virtuous , the talented , the learned , and the influential , who would restore the lustre of our Order , which has been dimmed by indiscriminate admission into its privileges .
Fourthly . —The vast increase of the Lodge funds ( too long squandered in banquets ) , by ; which- the widow and the orphan , and the reduced worthy Brother might be sent rejoicing away , and the real benevolence of our system made to shine before the eyes of an envious and incredulous world .
Fifthly . —The removal of such obstacles as now stand in the way of those who cannot conscientiously join in anything which approaches in the slightest degree to " revellings and banquettings . " Many such Masons I know to be now standing aloof , who , if this evil were removed , would gladly come amongst us , and doubtless exercise a most salutarv influence over us .
But let not anything which I have said be construed as militating against Provincial Grand Lodge , and other public ( if I may so style them ) banquets , on special occasions . It is against private Lodge refreshment I would lift my voice . It is against the heartless and unjust allocation of admission fees to purposes other than benevolent and charitable , that I would most strenuouly protest .
Arouse yourselves then , ye who are imbued with true Masonic principle ; never rest satisfied till you are enabled to say to him who would taunt us with intemperance , " Friend , you greatly mistake ; no intoxicating beverage is ever admitted within the portals of our Lodge ; it is c the feast of reason * w hich we partake of ; it is ' the flow of soul ' which we sip within its hallowed precincts . " Let the world see by our exhibition of the three theological , and of the four cardinal virtues , that it is a great , a solemn , and a blessed privilege to be a Mason , not in name , but in deed and in truth , " I speak as to wise men ; judge ye what I say ,
Masonic Puesuits . '—When I recommend a diligent attention to Masonic pursuits , I would not be understood to advise that course at the expense of your worldly business . The one is indispensable , the other a relaxation . The necessary avocations of life must on no account be disregarded . Your family must be provided for , your moral status must be honourably maintained , your engagements satisfied , and your employment punctually attended to . But if you are a prudent
economist of time , all these duties will leave you an abundance of leisure for the requirements of Masonry . One must be done , and the other not left undone . The characters of a good and worthy member of society , and of a zealous Mason , are not irreconcilable or incompatible with each other , but on the contrary may easily be blended . This is a great secret ; and he that is master of it will be respected both in the world and * in the Lodge .
Thue Masons . —Silence , secrecy , and calmness of temper , are the unmistakable marks of a true Mason . He who incessantly boasts of his knowledge may be set down as an empty chatterer . Noiao is not wisdom . Those who ostentatiously proclaim their own merits may for a time enjoy the satisfaction of deceit ; yet , in the end , their pretensions are sure to be exposed , —Dr . Oliver ' s Boole of the Lodge .