Harry Watson;

what was calculated to refine thought , sublimate feeling , enoble affection , and , indeed , broaden both a man ' s mind and heart . He had seen present only men of the strictest morality , and whom he was accustomed to respect in all the relations

of life , and all the miscellaneous subjects he had heard talked of Avere in connection with the relief of the poor , the education of the orphaned , the watching of the sick , and the comfort of the widoAved . He had

met men of the opposite party to himself in politics , representatives of all the churches , for whom he bad had always kindly feelings , and Avas glad to meet them on some common , fraternal platform , where relationship would not be disturbed

by the rivalries of business , the rancour of partisan strife , and the hostility engendered of sectarian bigotry . He said "I revere the Church as Christ instituted it .

Masonry is neither a rival nor a substitute for it . All she asks of the Church is a kindly recognition of her works of mercy , and an humble seat upon her footstool . But rather than yield to the dictation of unreasoning prejudice , or the passion of

bigotry , ancl thus surrender my private right of judgment , I will adhere to Masonry and be expelled from your congregation . Understand , however , that I draAV a clear distinction between Christ ' s free Church and your narrow Church . Besides , Presbyterianism is too liberal to propose to measure all men Avith a two-foot rule .

Her ' s is no Procrustean policy . Your individual hostility to Masonry , the product of ignorance of the characteristics and ends of the Order , is not regarded by me as an exponent of the great catholic Presbyterian church—many of whose

ablest and most pious ministers are ardent supporters and active members of our institution . I would appeal from your dictation and the session ' s action to the Presbytery . " The old parson was surprised at the

vigorous response of his young parishioner , and , as he was a promising young laivyer , and bade fair to achieve distinction in his profession , and erelong to become a pillar of the Church , he concluded to let the matter drop . ( To be Continued . )

Every Year.

EVERY YEAR .

BY BRO . ALBERT PIKE . THE Spring has less of brightness Every year , And the snow a ghastlier Avhiteness Every year ;

Nor do Summer ' s floAvers quicken , Nor Autumn ' s fruitage thicken As they once did , for Ave sicken Every year .

It is growing darker , colder , Every year , As the heart ancl soul grow older Every year . I care not now for dancing , Or for eyes Avith passion glancing , Love is less ancl less entrancing Every year .

Of the loves and sorrows blended Every year ; Of the joys of friendship ended Every year ; Of the ties that still might bind me , Until time to death resigned me , My infirmities remind me Every year .

Oh ! how sad to look before us Every year , While the cloud grows darker o ' er us Every year ! When Ave see the blossoms faded , That to bloom Ave might have aided , And immortal garments braided , Every year .

To the past go more dead faces Every year ; Come no neAV ones in their places Every year . Everywhere the sad eyes meet us , In the evening ' s dusk they greet us , And to come to them entreat us , Every year .

" You are groAving old , " they tell us , "Every year ;" " You are more alone , " they tell us , " Every year ;" " You can Avin no neAV affection , You have only recollection , Deeper sorroAV and dejection , Every year . "