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matter formally before them he would suggest that the necessary steps be taken to put their esteemed Preceptor Bro . Robert Manuel in nomination , and to use every legitimate means to ensure his election . He had drawn out a proposition , and if it met approval he hoped Bro . Lestocq would see his way to second it , as representative of the Genesius Club . It was to the following effect : " This meeting being of opinion it would be a distinct

advantage to the Logic and Genesius Clubs to have a representative on the Board of General Purposes , requests W . Bro . Robert Manuel P . M . Urban Lodge , No . 1196 , Preceptor of the Logic Club , to permit his name to be placed in nomination ; that the V . W . Bro . Richard Eve P . G . Treas . be requested to make the nomination for the next election ; and this meeting pledges itself to use every legitimate means to secure the election of Bro . Manuel . "

Bro . Lestocq asked who could object , who could oppose , or who refuse to support so excellent a suggestion ? He thought he could promise on behalf of the Genesius Club a hearty support of the action of the Logic Club in this direction , and that no great time would elapse before they saw their Brother Manuelrespected and esteemed as he was by every member of the two

Clubs—occupying the place on the Board for which he was so peculiarly fitted . The proposition was carried with acclamation . Bro . Manuel acknowledged the compliment expressed in the vote . If it rested with the members of the Logic and the Genesius Clubs he felt he might regard himself as a memberelect of the Board of General Purposes , but there was a much

wider constituency to appeal to , and he then ventured to hope his name might be equally well received . Of one thing he could assure them , if elected to a place on the Board such experience and knowledge of the work of the Craft as he had would be cheerfully given in the endeavour to serve the interests they all had so much at heart .

The names of two Brethren were proposed as members for election , and Lodge was then closed , the entertaining Club inviting their guests to partake of light refreshment ere separating after what had proved to be a most instructive and entertaining

morning . In the Eefreshment Room , Bro . H . G . Danby P . M . 1056 Deputy Preceptor of the Genesius Club made a humorous speech in asking the visitors to drink to the health of the members of the Logic Club . He said they of the Genesius Club , the visitors and guests of that day , had come fully prepared to receive commendation of their work , and the vote of thanks that had been so

kindly passed . They felt convinced it would be the inevitable result of the visit , and they were not surprised , though they were much gratified . On a recent occasion , when the members of the Logic Club had journeyed-to the far west and visited the Genesius Club , they had been very pleased to receive them ; they had recognised the probable inconveniences of the visit , and hoped the

possible cold dinner at home would be in a measure compensated for by the warmth of the reception they were able to offer . They of the Genesius Club , anticipating something of the sort on the present occasion , had , he thought , done ample justice to the light refreshments so bountifully provided . Such meetings as the present , for social improvement , were really very enjoyable

gatherings , and many of them would regret that for the season the meetings of the Genesius Club were now at an end . He appealed to his fellow members , however , to drink to the members of the Logic Club , wishing them long life , health , and prosperity in the good work they had set themselves to perform , a sentiment which met the enthusiastic approval of the large company of visitors .

Mercenary Masons.

MERCENARY MASONS .

THE Institution of Freemasonry is founded upon principles of equality and charity . No man can set up a claim to higher or greater privileges than another when in the Lodge room . As he recognises one true and everliving God , who breathed into man the breath of life and made him a living soul , so he must regard the whole human race as one family , the rich , the poor , the high ,

the low . It is , however , only in this equality of creation that he meets his Brother on the level . In the Lodge Room all distinctions of rank , fortune and circumstances are done away with , and the titles of the world are lost in the comprehensive term of Brother . No matter what differences exist in society ,

and they must exist , for , as one star in the firmament differeth from another star in glory , so , in this world , must one man differ from another man in rank , opportunity , intellect , gentility , and every condition of life ; there can be none of these peculiarities shown upon the checkered floor of the Lodge room . In no other

society in the world is the principle of equality taught with so much emphasis as in Masonry . Not even in the Church is it so clearly recognised . In the one the suffering Brother is relieved without stint or questioning . In the other the charity i 3 bestowed as with a spirit of condescension , a feeling of patronising sympathy . The rich visit the sick in a perfunctory manner , and as an imposed

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task . There is an equality that in the sight of God makes all men equal . The rich man ' s soul is ot no more value in the sight of its Creator than the soul of the poor man . It is therefore soul equality that Masonry recognises . From first to last this lesson , and that nearly akin to it , charity , are taught in the ritual of the Lodge . These cover

everything that is good , and ennoble every action . Charity , as taught in the Scriptures and in Masonry , is pourtrayed in the broad and comprehensive term love—that love that is pure and perfect . It is the love of God , " the giver of every good and perfect gift , " the Creator , whom the Mason is most impressively taught to revere ; the sustainer and benefactor of the whole race of man ; the Father

whose very name is Love . It is the love of man , the creature of God's perfect work , each and every one made in the likeness of his Maker , whose aspirations , Godlike in their nature , are after things higher , greater and nobler than are found in this unsatisfactory world . It is the soul of man that is made in the image of its Creator , and makes all men equal .

There can be nothing in Masonry , therefore , that is mercenary or degrading , but everything that is unselfish and elevating . Mercenary motives are as foreign to the spirit of equality and charity as purity is above vice . Being mercenary is . being selfish . It it serving for gain , or profit only . It sees only the sordid , selfish , greed of money , or its owu good . It is thoroughly devoid

of charity . It has a whole train of evils that follow in its wake . Its foul fountainhead sends down its stream a poisonous effluvium that spreads its evils wherever it flows . Mercenary motives and actions lower man from the high aud noble position for which the Creator intended him : They cause him to commit crimes the

most wicked and heinous . They cause him to bring suffering upon his fellowman and lead him to the practice of tyranny in order to serve his own purpose . To be selfish or mercenary , is to be ignoble . Thorough selfishness destroys or paralyses all enjoyment . To be selfish is to sacrifice the nobler for the meaner ends , and to be sordidly content .

How foreign to every principle of Masonry are mercenary motives , or selfishness ! The man who joins a Lodge from selfish or mercenary motives is as much out of place as Lucifer was in heaven . He has mistaken the character of the Institution he has connected himself with , and soon finds it out . There is , perhaps , in principle , no society so calculated to benefit a man who unites

with it from pure motives , actuated by a proper desire to be of benefit to his fellows , as Freemasonry . The very teachings of Brotherhood indicate it . The lesson of equality teaches it . The great fundamental principle of charity inculcates it . But the man must come fully imbued with these pure intentions in order to secure its benefits . Masonry may be of benefit to a man in his

business , but it will be that indirect benefit that comes from the actions of the man himself in the practice of an unselfish devotion to the pure principles of fraternity . There is no society so ready to set its seal of disapprobation upon one who unites with it from purely selfish or mercenary motives as Freemasonry . As soon as a man shows that his only object in uniting with the Fraternity is

for personal gain , so soon he finds his Brethren have no use for him and refuse to encourage him in his designs . While , perhaps , all of the evils attendant upon a mercenary disposition may not be developed in one who becomes a Mason from that motive , yet enough will show themselves to prove his unworthiness . Such a spirit should be crushed at once .

Let the spirit of equality , unselfishness , and charity , that recognises that we are Brother to every man , and have duties to perform to every one , actuate everyone who seeks the benefits of Masonry . It is natural that the members of the Fraternity should patronise one another in business . They have a right to expect

fair and just dealing . They have a right to look for that advice and spirit of truthfulness that will prove for their mutual good . They expect to find all sharp practices , " tricks of trade , " and the taking of undue advantage abandoned , and that frankness and justice will characterise their mutual transactions .

A mercenary man has no place in Masonry , and he will soon find it out if he attemps to carry out his designs to get gain by " working" the Fraternity . — " Masonic Standard , "

A Table Lodge.

A TABLE LODGE .

A TABLE Lodge , like everything in Freemasonry , is unique . As the name implies it is a Lodge at table at which place a Lodge is duly opened , this particular Lodge being styled a Table Lodge . A Table Lodge has its especial forms and ceremonies . It is

not an ordinary Lodge , but a Table Lodge . Yet none but the Officers of a lawfully Warranted and duly constituted Lodge may open it . Brethren at large may not open such a Lodge—it can only be opened by the duly installed Master and Wardens of a regular Lodge . It is always opened in the Entered Apprentice degree and