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SAN FRANCISCO ^Trestle f$oar& CONTENTS FOR MARCH, 1904 The Level and the Square (Poem) 333 Obligations of Masonry 331 The Tongue (Poem) 336 Morning Star Lodge 337 Reimbursement of Masonic Relief 339 Xot a Paying Institution 342 Further Light in Masonry 343 Mrs. McLerie on the Craft 344 Benefits of Freemasonry 350 Gentlemanly Conduct 350 The Master’s Qualifications 350 Perfect Ashlars of Masonic Thought 351 Editors’ Corner — The Conclave 352 Xon-Affiliates 352 Lodges of Instruction 353 A Rare Incident 353 Fiftieth Anniversaries 354 Ante-Room Meetings 354 Some Good Points 354 The Timely Warning 355 Preaching and Practice 357 Raise a Higher Standard 358 Mr. Caudle Made a Mason 358 Patriotism and Masonry 359 Courteous Reception to Visiting Fraters 361 Masonic Oaths 364 Don’t “Croak” 366 A Poetic Engineer 366 Downright Mean 366 The Xoblest Mason of All 367 The Sound of Ax and Hammer 368 Chips from the Quarries 369-372 PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY trestle 5Qoar6 <£ompmtg 102-104 Second St., San Francisco , Cal . 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Bills for subscription, within the city, are delivered this month, attention to which is hereby directed. IN EVENING CLOTHES FOR IMMEDIATE USE WE STAND PRE-EMINENT t fpiuk (jjljas. Jlrtlus Sc ^fja. (fjxrlu&iup (jjlolbters. 132 jkcnrng Slrrel. j^an Jffranctsro. Masonic Calendar. FRftNGISGO AND ftLflMEDfl GOUNTI&S. Stated Meetings. MONDAY ist *Occidental Lodge, No. 22. 1st *Hermann Lodge, No. 127. 1st f King Solomon's Lodge, No. 260. ist & 3d *San Francisco R. A. Chapter, No. 1. ist & 3d {Golden Gate Commandery, No. 16. 2d & 4th gBeulah Chapter, No. 99, O. E. S. 2d & 4th fffOlive Branch Chapter, No. 169 O. E. S. every ***Oakland Scottish Rite Bodies, ist & 3d ftfSan Francisco Chapter, No. 196, O. E. S. last ♦♦♦♦Fruitvale Lodge, No. 336. TUESDAY ist *Golden Gate Lodge, No. 30. ist ^Oriental Lodge, No. 144. ist {{Brooklyn Lodge, No. 225. ist & 3d ^California Chapter, No. 5. R. A. M. ist & 3d **Starr King Chapter, O. E. S., No. 204. ist ffOakland Commandery, No 11. 2d & 4th {Ivy Chapter, No 27, O. E. S. 2d &4th ||f Unity Chapter, No. 65, O. E- S. ist & 3d Berkeley Chapter, O. E. S., Berkeley. WEDNESDAY ist *Mount Moriah Lodge, No. 44. ist *Crockett Lodge, No. 139. ist *Excelsior Lodge, No. 166. ist ^Mission Lodge, No. 169. ist& 3d ffOakland Chapter, No. 36, R. A. M. ist ^California Council, No. 2, R. & S. M. 2d {Islam Temple, A. A. O. N. M.S. 2d&4th ggCarita Chapter, No. 115, O. E. S. ist& 3d {King Solomon’s Chapter, No. 170, O. E. S. THURSDAY ist **Starr King Lodge, 344 ist *California Lodge, No. 1. ist ^Fidelity Lodge, No. 120. ist gSouth San Francisco Lodge, No. 212. ist *Doric Lodge, No. 216. ist ^Mission R * A. Chapter, No. 79. ist mi Alcatraz Lodge, No. 244. 2d g§Oak Grove Lodge, No. 215. ist *Yerba Buena Lodge of Perfection, No. i,S. R. At Call *Yerba Buena Chapter of Rose Croix, No. 1, At Call *Godfrey de St. Omar Council, No. 1. At Call *San Francisco Consistory, No. 1. 5th ffOakland Council, No. 12, R. & *S . M. At Call *Pacific Coast Masonic Veteran Association. 2d & 4th {Harmony Chapter, No. 124, O. E’ S. 2d & 4th ffOak Leaf Chapter, No. 8, O. E. ist & 3d ffOakland Chapter, No. 140, O. E. S. ist & 3d {California Chapter. No. 183, O. E. S. ist {{{Presidio Lodge, No. 354. FRIDAY ist ^Pacific Lodge, No. 136. ist *Loge La Parfaite Union, No. 17. ist ff Live Oak Lodge, No. 61. ist ^Durant Lodge, No. 268. every ^California Commandery, No. 1. ist & 3d {Golden Gate Chapter, No. 1, O. E. S. ist *Loggi Esperanza Italiana, No. 219. 2d & 4th {Crescent Court, No. 3, R. & A. D. SATURDAY ^Mission Lodge, No. 169. rst ffOakland Lodge, No. 188. 2d ggAlameda Chapter, No. 70, R. A. M. every *Masonic Board of Relief. last *Past Masters’ Association. 2d & 4th ^Mission Chapter, No. 155, O. E- S. ist & 3d { Aloha Chapter, O. E. S., No. 206. * Masonic Temple, Corner Post and Montgomery Sts. f Franklin Hall, Fillmore, bet. Sutter and Bush Sts. { Golden Gate Commandery Hall, 629 Sutter St. \ Masonic Hall, Railroad Ave., South San Francisco. || B’nai B’rith Hall. 121 Eddy St. Masonic Hall, 2668 Mission St., bet. 22d and 23d Sts. ff Masonic Temple, 12th & Washington Sts., Oakland. {{ E. 14th St., East Oakland. 1111 Peralta St. near 7th St., West Oakland. $ Masonic Temple, Park St., Alameda. Masonic Hall. Berkeley Station. ♦♦♦Scottish Rite Cathedral, 14th & Webster Sts., Oakland f ff 223 Sutter St. ♦♦Devisadero Hall, 317 Devisadero St. ♦♦♦♦East 14th St. and Fruitvale ave., Fruitvale, {{{Octavia and Union Streets. Vol. XVII MARCH, 1904 No. 9 The Level and tHe Square. By Rob Morris. We meet upon the Level, and we part upon the Square — What words of precious meaning those words Masonic are! Come, let us contemplate them; they are worthy of a thought — With the highest and the lowest and the rarest they are fraught. We meet upon the level, though from every station come — The King from out his palace and the poor man from his home; For the one must leave his diadem without the Mason’s door, And the other finds his true respect upon the checkered floor. We part upon the square, for the world must have its due; We mingle with its multitude, a cold, unfriendly crew; But the influence of our gatherings in memory is green. And we long, upon the level, to renew the happy scene. There’s a world where all are equal — we are hurrying toward it fast — We shall meet upon the level there when the gates of death are past; We shall stand before the Orient, and our Master will be there, To try the blocks we offer by His own unerring square. We shall meet upon the level there, but never thence depart; There’s a mansion — ’tis all ready for each zealous, faithful heart; There’s a mansion and a welcome, and a mutitude is there, Who have met upon the level and been tried upon the square. Let us meet upon the level, then, while laboring patient here — Let us meet and let us labor, though the labor seem severe. Already in the western sky the signs bid us prepare To gather up our working tools and part upon the square! Hands round, ye faithful Ghiblimites, the bright fraternal chain; We part upon the square below to meet in Heaven again. 0 what words of precious meaning those words Masonic are — We meet upon the Level, and we part upon the Square! 334 THE TRESTLE BOARD. Obligations of Masonry. REV. GILBERT SMALL, IN' MASONIC ADVOCATE. As a member of the human family, man is a social being, and as such he seeks companionship with his fellows. His na- ture and condition as an intelligent being create a necessity for association with kin- dred spirits, while his faculties and affec- tions qualify him for society, rendering him capable of performing its duties and enjoying its benefits. His moral nature places him in a condition to assume the obligations arising between each individ- ual member of society and all other mem- bers of it. In the formation of society there is a mutual compact among its members in which each binds himself to perform all the requirements of the so- ciety while it is bound to fulfill its en- gagements to each member. As membership in any association is a voluntary act, no one is obliged to enter it, yet if he does enter of his own free will and accord, he places himself under obligation to stand to and abide by all its laws, rules and regulations, without any equivocation, mental reservation or self-evasion whatever. His obligation must be taken in the full meaning at- tached to it by the society and not by any private interpretation he may assign to it. The society stands in the relation of a party on the first part, and each individ- ual member is a party on the second part, and each party obligates itself to do cer- tain things for the other, as prescribed in the articles of agreement, commonly known as the constitution. Neither party can oblige the other to do anything more or less than what is required, or pro- hibited, in the compact; but each party is bound to fulfill its part of the contract; the society being under obligation to do what it has promised to each member, and each member being under silimar obliga- tion to do what he has promised to the society. As each member comes into the organization on the same terms, it is a mutual agreement whereby every one comes under the same obligation to the society, while the society comes under the same obligation to him, and, it follows, that so far as the society is concerned, they are all on an equality as fellows, or companions. Every society is formed for some pur- pose and has a definite object in view. This must be distinctly stated in its con- stitution while its methods for attaining its object are set forth in its laws’, which must strictly conform to its constitution in order to retain a binding force on the membership. For the society to do, or, under its sanction, permit anything to be done, that is not specified in its articles of agreement, would be a violation of its con- tract with its members, and the act would be null and void; and should it change its object and plans, it becomes another and different society, thereby releasing its members from all obligation to it. Such is a brief outline of the princi- ples involved in the formation of any voluntary association, which always in- cludes mutual obligation. It i,&’ in accordance with these principles that the Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons is formed. It is wholly voluntary, as none can be received into membership except on his own free will and accord. Its object is to build a true Manhood and erect a genuine Brotherhood out of its constituent elements by a careful, dili- gent, persevering cultivation of the so- cial, mental and moral faculties, with which man was endowed by his Creator, the bestowment of which places the crea- ture under obligation to use all these fac- ulties for the benefit of the society in tEe accomplishment of its object. THE TRESTLE BOARD . 335 The Masonic society has its Ancient Landmarks, Old Constitutions, its laws, rules and regulations, framed in strict conformity to these — all unchangeable — together with its ritualistic forms and ceremonies, all designed to aid in the at- tainment of its object; and it may well claim that, “no institution was ever raised on better principles, or a more solid foun- dation : nor were ever more excellent rules and useful maxims laid down than are inculcated in the several Masonic lec- tures.” But such is the quality of human na- ture, with its manifold imperfections and tendency to prevaricate, that the plainest laws enacted for governing men and guiding them in a way most conducive to their own good and the welfare of so- ciety, call for a penalty; and though the act of entering the society and becoming a member carries with it an implied promise of obedience to its laws and sub- mission to its rules, yet this is neither efficient nor sufficient to hold all men steadfast and keep them from violating or transgressing. For this reason it has been customary from time immemorial, in order to give validity to a promise, wheth- er implied or expressed, to exact in the form of an oath, which is a solemn ap- peal to God to witness the veracity and sincerity of the promise, the fidelity of its performance, and to avenge the wrong of its violation. It involves the idea of Divine Omnipresence, Omniscience and perfect truth as an attribute of God, and the foundation of every virtue in man (“To be good and true is the first lesson taught in Masonry”) ; and it embraces the doctrines of human accountability, immortality and future judgment, when God will avenge all perjury. The one taking the oath sol- emnly engages, in the presence of God, that he intends to perform the promise which he makes and fully discharge his obligation, and he is placed in a situa- tion which should excite his mind to such motives and stir his conscience to such considerations as to cause him to feel nis responsibility to God and man. and i*j rec- ognize it to be both his duty and for his interest to be true and faithful to hi- ob- ligation. There is a closer connection betwrt a the elements of the social compact and the oath that many recognize. It is de- signed to secure the proper operation of all the articles of agreement, and thereby becomes a mo^t important part of the so- cial machinery, being intended to keep all concerned in proper position, and cause them to be steadfast in their engagements, as it brings the person binding himself by it under a direct and fearful responsi- bility to God, whom he calls to witness the sincerity of his promise, and whom he asks to judge him accordingly. The Masonic creed is Faith in God and Hope in Immortality; in suppliant atti- tude every Mason declares his trust in God ; as the first of three great Masonic du- ties, he is charged never to mention Ills name but with that reverential awe which is due from a creature to his Creator; to implore His aid in all laudable undertak- ings: and to bow with humble reverence before Him. Warned of his serious and important undertaking in being made a Mason, the candidate enters into a sol- emn engagement in the name of God, whom all Masons profess to reverence and serve, to perform the requirements and to avoid the things prohibited by Masonry; and such is the nature of this engagement that it can never be repudiated or laid aside. It is this obligation that makes him a Mason, and binds him by an irre- vocable tie, not only to the Fraternity, but also to obedience to all its laws, rules and regulations. Too many seem to imagine that they are made Masons by the forms and cere- monies through which they pass, and the charges and lectures delivered to them, together with the words, signs and tokens communicated as modes of recognition, and they overlook, forget and virtually lay aside the binding operation of the ob- ligation which alone makes them Masons 336 THE TRESTLE BOARD . To become a good and true Mason, worthy and well qualified to be taken and accepted as just .and upright, it is neces- sary that each part of the obligation should be impressed upon the memory, and that every point in it should pene- trate head, heart and conscience, awak- ening the understanding and affections and pervading all the moral faculties. In this way every part and point of the ob- ligation becomes an active principle for awakening in the mind of him who is sworn a sense of his accountability to God, whose presence he recognizes, and whom he calls to witness the truthfulness of his act. As it is the obligation that makes him a Mason, he by it not only renders him- self accountable to God for the manner of its discharge, but he also places him- self under the responsibility to his Fel- lows for a strict fulfilment of its terms. This solemn bond is given and taken as a token of sincerity and pledge of fidelity, and its leading object, as between man and man, is to establish and secure con- fidence. The efficacy of the Masonic ob- ligation is in confirming veracity and sincerity in relation to God, and in rela- tion to man in producing confidence in the one sworn on the part of those to whom he obligates himself. Confidence among the members of society is a neces- sity in promoting harmony as an essen- tial to social enjoyment. If distrust, doubt, suspicion enter, peace departs and the mystic tie loses its binding influence; but when one promises — as every Mason does — under the solemnity of an oath to prove faithful to his engagements, it is de- signed to satisfy confidence that the cove- nant between him and his brethren will be kept inviolate. In a word, the purity, peace and pros- perity of the Masonic Fraternity depend on the veracity, sincerity and confidence assured by the obligation. Then, brethren, when so much of the purity, peace and prosperity of our Fra- ternity depend on our personal and indi- vidual fidelity to our solemn engage- ments, would it not be a benefit to all if each of us would give more serious atten- tion to the binding force and momentous import of the Obligations of Masonry? The Tongue. ‘‘The boneless tongue, so small and weak, Can crush and kill,” declared the Greek. “The tongue destroys a greater horde/’ The Turk asserts, “than does the sword.” The Persian proverb wisely saith, “A lengthy tongue, an early death.” Or sometimes takes this form instead: “Don’t let your tongue cut off your head.” “The tongue can speak a word whose speed,” Says the Chinese, “outstrips the steed.” While Arab sage doth this impart: “The tongue’s great storehouse is the heart.” From Hebrew with the maxim sprung: “Though feet should slip, ne’er let the tongue.” The sacred writer crowns the whole, “Who keep his tongue doth keep his soul.” — Rev. Philip Burrows Strong. THE TRESTLE BOARD. 337 J. Pitcher Spooner Co., Photo , Stockton. A. F. W. Weber. F. M. West. Chas. E. Howe. Geo. Homage. Ed. C. Stewart. E. A. Bachellor. John O. Derr. John Yardley. George H. Butterick. Edgar W. Butters. George W. Grupe. OFFICERS OF MORNING STAR LODGE, No. 68, F. & A. M., 1904. Morning Star Lodge, F. A. M., Stockton, Cal. BY" EDGAR N. BUTTERS, W. M. Morning Star Lodge, ]No. 68, was or- ganized May 4, 1855, with fourteen charter members. Its growth since that time, while not phenomenal, has been steady, at present the membership being one hun- dred and seventy-three. During the past few years the lodge has shared liberally in the growth that Masonry has enjoyed throughout the State, and the outlook for the present year is very encouraging. Dur- ing 1903 forty-two degrees were conferred. While the Lodge has been thus busy it has not neglected its other duties, and has through its own proper channels' and the local Masonic Board of Belief, composed of the officers of this and San Joaquin Lodge, NTo. 19, F. & A. M., been instru- mental in doing much good. Morning Star Lodge has been fortunate in having good Masters, and much of the success of the past Masonic year is due to the untiring efforts of our Past Master, George F. Hudson, who worked ceaselessly and conscientiously not only for the suc- cess of his Lodge, but for the good of Ma- sonry in general. This Lodge takes pride in containing upon its membership roll the name of Orrin Staples Henderson. Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of California, who was initiated April 2, 1884, passed Xovember 6, 1884, and raised Xovember Note. — In a future issue The Trestle Board will present a half tone of the officers of San Joaquin Lodge, No. 19, F. & A. M., of Stockton, Cal. THE TRESTLE BOARD . 338 20th of the same year. Bro. Henderson served as Master of Morning Star Lodge in 1891,, after filling many of the subordi- nate offices. He has been a constant at- tendant upon the Grand Lodge for the past seventeen years. Bro. Hendersoffis work among the craft of Morning Star Lodge has been of the highest order, and judging from the last Grand Lodge report we feel that his efforts for the good of Freema- sonry were in no respect abated upon his election to the high office which he lately filled. It is our custom at each stated meeting to present some feature of entertainment. For the past few months we have had an intellectual treat in lectures on the ori- gin, growth and general principles of our Order, by Past Master S. Frederick Cal- houn, a brother who has made Masonry a study, and who is eminently fitted to present the subject in a manner both en- tertaining and instructive. The officers for the present Masonic year are: E. W. Butters, W. M.; G. H. Buttrick, S. W.; G. W. Grupe, *J. W.; F. M. West, Treasurer; J. 0. Derr, Secretary; George Homage, S. D.; E. C. Stewart, J. D.; A. F. W. Weber, S. S. ; R. M. Bacheller, J. S. ; C. E. Howe, Tyler; John Yardley, Mar- shal; L. H. Lang, Organist. Doing's of Islam Temple. Potentate George Filmer of Islam Temple has arranged a theatre party at the Tivoli Opera House, Wednesday evening, March 23rd, 1904, at which time the new opera, “Pickwick,” will be presented from a Shriner's standpoint. Provision has been made for some additions to the program especially in honor of the Nobles of Islam and their ladies. The sale of seats will commence at the Tivoli box office at 9 a. m., Wednesday, March 16th, and will end Tuesday evening, March 22nd, and no seats will be sold except on pres- entation of the Shriner’s green card. The next ceremonial session will be held Wednesday, April 20th, 1904, during the week of the Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery. Two interesting pilgrimages are in contem- plation, notice of which will be given later. Islam Temple is now snugly ensconced in its new and attractive headquarters, room 406, Claus Spreckels building, where the Recorder may be found during office hours, and where a hearty welcome awaits all Nobles who jour- ney thither. New Eastern Star Chapter. Now that Mill Valley Lodge has emerged from the Chrysalis state and is a full grown butterfly, it is but natural that the wives and sisters of Mill Valley should become inter- ested. A petition was prepared and presented to the San Rafael Chapter early in February asking permission to form a chapter; the same was granted. On February 16th Mill Valley Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, was duly and officially brought into being in Masonic Hall at that place, when nearly a score of candidates were initiated into the mysteries of the order. A number of the grand officers of the State attended, among them the Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Chlo Routzahn, of Los Angeles. The following have been chosen officers of the new chapter: Worth Matron, Mrs. K. J. C. Seymour; Worthy Patron, Thos. T. Greaves; Associate Matron, Mrs. Melvin Staples; Con- ductress, Mrs. H. A. Klyce; Associate Con- ductress, Mrs. Thos. S. Watters; Secretary, T. S. Watters; Treasurer, K. J. Seymour; Adah, Miss Greaves; Ruth, Mrs. Wainwright; Martha, Mrs. A. W. Bush; Electa, Mrs. Frank Bush; Marshal, Mrs. T. T. Greaves; Warder, Mrs. F. A. Losh. In Potentate Filmer’ s Honor. Potentate Filmer of Islam Temple paid a visit to the Oasis of Sacramento on February 19th, where he was entertained by the Shriners of the capital at a theatre party, and later in the evening at a banquet given in his Honor in the Masonic Temple. Noble Louis F. Breuner acted as Toast- master, and the Potentate was the guest of honor. Nobles and their ladies were present at both functions. Noble Filmer reports that his entertainment in the Capital City was conducted in the lavish manner for which Sacramentans are famous, and he declares that the Nobles of that city are all princes. New Lodge at Corning'. A new Lodge will be formed at Corning, Te- hama County, Cal., very shortly. Twenty- five brethren of that place will petition the Grand Master for a dispensation to organize, having secured the necessary permission from Molino Lodge No. 150, at Tehama, Cal., the nearest Masonic body. The petition had not been re- ceived by the Grand Master up to the time the Trestle Board went to press, but was daily expected. In the late fire in Baltimore the Masonic Temple fortunately was not in the fire limits, and therefore escaped the fate which befell the greater part of the business portion of that city. THE TRESTLE BOARD. 339 STATE CAPITOL, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA. Reimbursement of Masonic Relief. A Masonic Board of Relief of another jurisdiction claimed reimbursement from a Lodge in Kansas for relief furnished one of its members. The request was made to the Grand Master, who, to guide him in his action, had compiled a summary of the expressions of many of the Grand Lodges of this country on this subject. They are as follows: Alabama, 1897, rejected the proposition. Arizona, 1895, adopted the proposition, but said : “The Lodge furnishing relief shall in no ca.se go beyond the actual nec- essaries without first being authorized by the Lodge from which repayment is ex- pected. Arkansas, 1896, rejected the proposition as, in its opinion, not wise. California, 1894, adopted the proposi- tion with a strong report, reviewing the duty of relief and reimbursement. The Grand Lodge holds that a Lodge is bound to afford relief wherever its members are. Colorado, 1896, rejected the proposition and said : “Its practical effect is to pattern Masonry after the multitude of benefit so- cieties.” The Grand Lodge opposes the in- troduction into Freemasonry of any feat- ure that tend# in the direction of com- pulsory relief. Connecticut, 1892: “Xo legal claim for remuneration ; permanent relief is. how- ever. the dutv of the Lodge of which the beneficiary is a member. Lodge should relieve temporary necessities of strange brother and at once notify his Lodge, but cannot legally claim to recover moneys ex- pended for permanent relief, without no- tice to such Lodge.” 1895 : “Lodges are bound to reimburse Lodges in other juris- dictions to reasonable amounts of relief afforded in case of sickness* or burial; 340 THE TRESTLE BOARD . Lodge affording relief to sojourner is bound to notify his Lodge if it expects re- imbursement.” Delaware, 189 5, refuses to ratify the proposition. District of Columbia, 1891, refused to adopt the proposition. Florida., 1896, commented on the propo- sition unfavorably. Georgia, 1901, adopted favorable report on the proposition, but deferred final ac- tion. Idaho, 1895, adopted the proposition; 1887, resolved, that it is the duty of Lodges to reimburse other Lodges assist- ing their distressed brethren. Illinois, 1895, rejected the proposition; held that “care of the sick and destitute sojourning brother . . . afford no grounds for a claim to reimbursement ” Indian Territory, 1895, rejected the proposition. Indiana, 1895, said : “The basic princi- ple of the Wisconsin plan is not in accord with Masonic law.” Iowa, 1896, approved Grand Master’s unfavorable report on the proposition. Kentucky, 1894, rejected the proposi- tion, and ruled that “Brethren of Lodges granting such aid are not entitled to reim- bursement.” Maine, 1897, no action by Grand Lodge. In an informal report the Committee on Correspondence argue strongly against the proposition. 1899 : Decided, “If his own Lodge is able to pay the bills, and they were furnished in good faith to relieve a brother’s necessities the Lodge ought to pay them. Jurisprudence declaring that “reimbursement is unmasonic.” Maryland, 1894, repudiated the proposi- tion. Michigan, 1897, decided, “A Lodge to which a brother belongs is not liable upon the claim of another Lodge. The question of aid is not a compulsory one.” Minnesota, 1895, decided, “A Lodge or brother extending relief is prohibited from rendering an account or request for pay- ment of same to the Lodge of which such distressed brother may be a member, un- less requested by such Lodge/* Mississippi, 1897, refused to acceed to the proposition. Missouri, 1896, declined to adopt the proposition, but expressed no opinion as to reimbursement. Montana, 1894, resolved that “reim- bursement is to depend upon special con- tract”; also in 1900, resolved that “Lodges shall not authorize expenditures abroad for relief of members beyond the limits of ability to pay. Nebraska, 1882, decided, “It is the duty of Lodges to reimburse,” “it is incumbent of Lodges to reimburse.” 1885 : Adopted the Wisconsin proposition. Nevada, 1897, refused to enter upon the consideration of any changes in the estab- lished modes of relief. New Hampshire, 1896, adopted resolu- tion against reimbursement. Reaffirmed decision of 1880 and 1883: “Aid to so- journer is a free gift and no claim can be made for reimbursement.” New Jersey, 1895, rejected the proposi- tion. New Mexico, 1895 and 1896, seems to have failed to adopt the proposition, but the proceedings do not show definitely. New York, 1897, received the proposi- tion unfavorably. North Carolina, 1898, said, “We are sat- isfied that there is much in the proposi- tion that commends itself to the Frater- nity, but we do not believe that the Grand Lodge is in a position that would justify us in accepting same at this time.” North Dakota, 1897, decided that “Amount expended in charity cannot be legally claimed of the Lodge of which the recipient is a member.” Ohio, 1880, decided : “Grand Lodge has no power to compel reimbursement, but the duty to reimburse exists.” 1894, “Re- jected the Wisconsin proposition.” Oklahoma, 1896, did not act on the pro- position. Decision of Committee of Juris- prudence was unfavorable to reimburse- ment. THE TRESTLE BOARD. 34 * Oregon, 1896, established a Board of Belief on the Wisconsin plan, providing the Grand Lodge reimbursement of Lodge furnishing relief to a brother from a for- eign jurisdiction. Pennsylvania, 1904, Grand Master said : “I do not think the movers of the propo- sition see the dangerous consequences to which it may lead. How would this so- called duty of reimbursement be en- forced ?” Bhode Island, 1897: “Lodge has no right to demand reimbursement.” South Carolina, 1899, rejected the proposition. • Said, “The bestowal of relief in cases of distress should be made with- out the question of reimbur.&’ement.” South Carolina, 1892, By-Law: “Beim- bursement not allowed except where re- lief is extended at direct request.” 1893, adopted resolution providing for reim- bursement. 1896, rejected Wisconsin proposition; reversed action of 1893. Grand Master said: “Any plan of reim- bursement or one which partakes of a beneficiary nature is contrary to the tenets of our profession.” Tennessee, 1889, decided that “no Lodge should be required as a matter of right to reimburse another Lodge the amount advanced.” 1896, rejected Wis- consin proposition; approved the declara- tion of the Chicago Masonic Congress’ held in 1893. Texas, 1886, decided: Lodge cannot de- mand and enforce repayment for burial.” 189-1: Bejected Wisconsin proposition. Utah, 1897: Concerning the proposition the Grand Master said: “Xor am I pre- pared to believe in so strict a rule of re- imbursement as is proposed.” Committee on Jurisprudence said: “We will continue to dispense true Masonic charity where- ever needed to the extent of our ability, regardless; of the ability or disposition of the Lodge to which the brother may be- long to reimburse us for our outlay.” Vermont, 1876, decided: “Reimburse- ment cannot be compelled ; charity is vol- untary.” 1895, rejected Wisconsin propo- sition; reaffirmed foregoing decision. Virginia, 1896, rejected Wisconsin proposition. Committee said : “'Cannot as- sent to its wisdom or propriety.” Washington, 1892, said: “Xo reimburse- ment allowed.” 1896 : “The gift must be that of pure charity, for the love of the brethren and for mankind, and without hope of fee or reward.” 1897 : “Xo reim- bursement for expenses of funeral; no re- imbursement for charity allowed; reim- bursement unmasonic.” West Virginia, 1896, rejected Wisconsin proposition: said: “It has never been obli- gatory on this Grand Lodge to reimburse any Lodge in another jurisdiction which may have contributed to the relief of a worthy brother.' Wisconsin, 1887 and 1893: “When a Lodge bestows charity upon, or in be- half of a brother residing within its juris- diction, but a member of another Lodge (when jurisdiction is not concurrent), if a Masonic necessity, the Lodge of whicn he is a member must refund the same, but if not a Masonic necessity, the Lodge is under no obligation to refund the same.” Wyoming, 1891. adopted the Wisconsin proposition. The foregoing is a condensation of the digest prepared for the Grand Master of Masons in Kansas, and used in his ad- dress to the Grand Lodge, February 18, 1903. It shows that more than three- fourths of the Grand Lodges of this coun- try are opposed to compulsory reimburse- ment of Masonic relief. The investiga- tion of the subject was caused by a Ma- sonic Board of Belief claiming from the Grand Lodge of Kansas reimbursement of relief extended to the widow of a Mason who died in 1886 and whose Lodge was defunct. The recipient of the relief had resided out of Kansas about t wen tv years. The claim was refused because a By-Law of the Grand Lodge says : “The charity fund shall remain inviolable except for the relief of destitute Master Masons in good standing, their widows and orphans, residing or being in this grand jurisdic- tion,” and because Kansas makes no claim 342 THE TRESTLE BOARD. for reimbursement of relief extended by it to worthy distressed sojourners. It be- lieves that each Grand Lodge should dis- pense Masonic charily to the Maa^n within its jurisdiction, and it acts accordingly. That explains the standing regulation adopted by its Grand Lodge in 1900, which here follows: "It is the bounden duty of any Lodge and all Master Masons in this jurisdic- tion to render to any true and worthy af- filiated Master Mason who, without fault on his own part, is in distress/* Had Louisiana been quoted, there might not have been found a decision on that subject, but we can say that Louisiana Be- lief Lodge never makes a request for the reimbursement of money expended for the relief of a sojourning brother or for the assistance rendered the family of a brother. — Masonie Ch ronicle. Not a Paying Institution. "I was a member of the Lodge for ten years, and I cannot see that it ever helped my business or did me any good in any other way.” This is what a well-to-do citizen said to the Secretary of his Lodge, according to the Orphan s Friend , when a bill for annual dues was presented. This man is only one of many who joined the Ma- sons because he expected some pecuniary advantage — some worldly honor — was to be derived therefrom. All such Masons have joined the wrong order. They should have gone to some of the modern fra- ternal societies that offer pecuniary bene- fits to their members-^insurance policies, sick benefits and such like inducements. Masonry has none of these things for its vo- taries. It requires labor and study and time and toil of all who would enjoy its benefits, walk in its pleasant paths and live upon its sunny plateaus. He who knocks at the door of Masonry does so of his own free will and accord. He is not influenced to do so by any mercenary motives — so he declares — and certainly not at the solicitation of any member of the Order. No pecuniary benefits are promised and no assurances of promotion are offered. Self-sacrifice is required of every person who kneels at the sacred al- tar of Masonry ; and if one is not willing and prepared to make such sacrifices, he should never seek to gain admission. He who assumes the vows of our Order is un- der obligations to help the poor and needy brother and to provide, as far as lies in his power, for the helpless widows and orphans, to defend the good name of his brother and to be a law-abiding and peace- able citizen of his country. For doing these things he receives no pecuniary re- ward; but he receives that which is more valuable than money can buy — the approval of an honest conscience and the satisfaction of having done good to someone in need, and that, too, without the hope or expec- tation of being helped in business or ele- vated in worldly honors. The true Mason will aid those who have nothing to expect and nothing to give in return. Unless one comes .with this spirit animating him he had better pass Mason- ry by and seek benefits and honors some- where else. The Egyptians have an odd way of choosing a baby’s name. They light three candles, giving a name to each, but they always call one after some deified or ex- alted person. The baby is called by the name borne by the candle which burns longest. TEE TRESTLE BOARD. 343 Further Light in Masonry. As Freemasons are ever to search for further light, they should be' zealous stu- dents, thinkers and teachers, says a well- known writer in Voice-Review. They should be masters in art and science, and should thoroughly apply geometry in Mas- ter building. The whole realm of ethics and aesthetics is open to them, and their great duty is to continually search there- in for further light. They are to realize that truth embraces all the universe, all time, all eternity, and the Supreme Being, and that their mortal and immortal life cannot end the quest for further light. The search is endless, but this they can at once know : God is light, God is truth ; God is love, and while He is just, He also is merciful. His wisdom, His strength and His beauty appear in all His works, and His light, His friendship and His love will never cease. Therefore to sincerely trust in Him. and to continually advance in light, is to win His present and eter- nal favor and thus attain Master's wages. “Without any attempt to coerce and without any effort to attract attention from the outside world, Masonry has taught its votaries to bow with the deep- est reverence before the adorable name of God. It has placed the Holy Bible upon the altar as the inflexible rule and guide of their faith. It interferes with no man's views on the subject of religion and gov- ernment. It dictates no modes of faith, forms of worship, or parts in politics. It requires only ‘that every Mason should yield allegiance to the government of his country and worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience. It aims to bury in oblivion party distinctions and animosities. It displays those principles and virtues only about which no difference of opinion can exist and whose founda- tions are as immutably fixed as the throne of heaven. It imparts the gentle spirit of kindness and charity. It draws, by the silver cords of philanthropy, the Moham- medan, the Pagan, the Jew and the Chris- tion, with the subjects of every language and government into her temple, to min- gle without distinction their offerings upon the altar of the Supreme Architect of the universe, and enjoins them to live, with one consent, in the bonds of love. In the dim ages of the past it sent forth the Brethren on the mission of charity and love supreme, to bind up the bruised and broken heart, to dry the tears of the orphan, and hush the wail of widowhood ; and thus, with tender touches, to lift the humanity with loving hands to a higher plane of living, and in that time empires have fallen and races have become extinct, but these little streams have widened and deepened until they encircle our globe like its atmosphere and sweeten myriads of arid hearts." Visiting in Illinois. Two members of a Xew York City Lodge recently presented themselves for visitation at a Chicago Lodge. They had neither receipt, diploma nor documentary evidence, as is now required by our law before a proper examination can be given. The brethren seemed very much aggrieved because the evidence was required of them and said they never heard of such a re- quirement, although the Xew York law also makes such evidence necessary, and in the face of the statement to them that their State required such legal evidences, they stoutly denied it. Visiting brethren should post themselves on the require- ments of their own State before presum- ing to criticize what has been found nee- sary in Illinois . — Masonic Chronicler. Chicago. Mr. Goodsole — I hear Mr. Stoutly paid $25,000 for a seat in the Stock Exchange? Mrs. Goodsole — Land sakes ! He cer- tainly is fat, but I never s'posed he‘d have to pay that much jest to get a chair made to order. 344 THE TRESTLE BOARD. Mrs. MeLerie on tHe Craft. A Humorous Tale of a Dissertation on tHe Lodge, Which Nearly Caused d BreaK Between Two Old Friends. BY J. J. BELL, AUTHOR OF “WEE MACGREGOR/' IN WOMAN'S HOME COMPANION. It wis a peety yer man eudna gang wi' ye to Mistress Robison's pairty on Thurs- day nicht," observed Mrs. MeLerie to her old friend, who had dropped in to enjoy a “dish of tea" and a chat. “It wis a peety/' returned Mrs. Munro, “fur it wis a rale nice pairty, an' we got finnan-haddies an' hard-biled eggs to wur suppers, an' ma man's far daft for finnan- haddies an' hard-biled eggs. 'Deed, when I seen the dish on the table I thocht to masel' it wis maybe jist as weel he wisna there, fur I'm aye a wee thing feart o' bein' afirontit when he gets finnan eggs an' hard-biled haddies — ach ! I mean the ither thing — in comp'ny. He jist losses hissel', as it were, in the enjyement o' the moment, an' a'though I've chekit him a dizzen times fur savin' the gravy till the end, an' then suppin' it wi' his teaspune, he aye furgets. I'm no' settin' up to be high-class gentry, Mistress MeLerie, but I dinna think it's vera nice to haud yer gravy till a' the ither folk has feenished theirs. It's no' fair to the ither folk. But it's ma guid man's yin fau't, an' maybe I sudna say anything aboot it." “It'll never be repeated oot o' ma mooth. Mistress Munro. The vera best o' folk has some failin', an' it's no' fur ye nor me to judge them. An' maybe yer man, if he had been at the pairty, wud ha' mindit no' to save his gravy." “I believe ye're richt. Mistress MeLerie. Hooever, I never tell't him whit we had to wur supper, fur I dinna want to dis- appint him. Ye see, he cudna gang to Mistress Robison's because it wis bis ludge-meetin', an' he disna like to, miss that." “Whit's that ?" said Mrs. MeLerie, look- ing puzzled. “His ludge-meetin'. He's a Mason, ye ken." “A Mason? Ye mean a plumber. He's shairly no' changed his trade at his time o' life." “Tits!" exclaimed the visitor, with a laugh. “He's a Freemason, Mistress Me- Lerie." “A Freemason, Mistress Munro! Oh, ye're no' tellin' me yer man's a Freema- son !" “An' whit fur no'? He's been a Mason since afore we wis mairrit, an' Ihat wisna yesterday." “Dearie me !" sighed her friend. “I never thocht that o' him. A dacent man like him! Weel, weel, I'm vexed to hear ye say that. A Freemason !" “Guid sake, wumman," cried Mrs. Munro, not without indignation in her tone, “an' if ye please, whit's wrang aboot bein' a Mason?" “Aw, I best no' say anything. Yer bur- den's ower heavy wi'oot me makin' it waur. Sirs, the day ! A Freemason !" and Mrs. MeLerie groaned dismally. “I wud be obleeged if ye wud explain yersel'," said Mrs. Munro, very stiffly. “Dinna be offendit, Mis.tress Munro. Maybe I sudna ha' spoke, but it wis aff ma tongue afore I kent. Ye see — " “Did ve no' mean it?" demanded the other, whose usually placid countenance was red and angry. “Aye, I meant it, but I didna mean to vex ye. It's no' yer fou't yer man's a Freemason. I'm no' blamin' ye, Mistress Munro; I'm no' blamin' ye." For a quarter of a minute Mrs. Munro sat speechless with wrath; then with a great effort, she said, in a strained voice, THE TRESTLE BOARD 345 “I ask ye ag’in to explain yer dark sayin’s, Mistress McLerie.” Mrs. McLerie looked nervously at her old friend. “Weel, ye see/’ she began, stumblingly, “ma man’s no’ haudin’ wi’ any o’ thae secret societies, an’ I’m no’ haudin’ wi’ them, either.” “Secret societies! Ye wud think ye wis talkin’ aboot Fenians and Xiiists an’ gun- poother plots an’ — an’ — ” “Aweel, it’s a’ yin,” said Mrs. McLerie, mildly. “It’s a’ yin ! Whit do ye an’ yer man ken aboot Freemasons ? Tell me that !” “Ach, dinna flee up, Mistress Munro; ciinna flee up.” “I’m no’ fleein’ up, Mistress McLerie. I’m jist askin’ ye a question, an’ I’ll be greatly obleeged fur yer answer.” “I wisna intendin’ fur to insult yer guid man. I only said I wis vexed he wis a Freemason.” “That’s nae answer to ma question. Whit dae ye an’ yer man ken aboot Free- masons ?” “Whit dae ye ken yerself. Mistress Munro r” Mrs. Munro looked rather foolish. Ee- covering her dignity, but not her temper, she said, angrily, “It’s jist like yer man, wi’ a ’ his prayer-meetin’s and psawm- singin’, to speak ill o’ dacent folk. Aye !” Mrs. McLerie recoiled as if she had re- ceived a slap in the face. “I never said ma man said anything ag’in Freemasons. He’s jist no’ haudin’ wi’ them an’ — an’ ther evil practices.” “Whit ? Evil practices !” “Aye; an’ heathenish practices!” “Oh ! Wud ye be pleased to be a little mair expleecit. Mistress McLerie?” said her visitor, with awful politeness. “I’ll be nae sic thing!” exclaimed the hostess, thinking that “expleecit” meant something very bad. “But I tell ye this, Mistress Munro, I tell ye this — I wudna like ma man to be ridin’ aboot on a nanny goat in his stockin’-soles ! Xae, I wudna.” “Weel, ye’re learnin’. Tve heard tell o’ the stockin’-soles. Ave. an’ waur nor that !” “Whaur did ye hear it ?** “Xever ye mind whaur I heard it.'* “I doot wha’evcr tell’t ye wis makin’ code o’ ye, as it were,” said Mrs. Munro, smiling disagreeably. “Jist as ye think, Mistress Munro; but ye canna swear that yer man disna ride on a goat in his stockin’ soles, fur he’s no’ alooed to tell ye whit he dis when he gangs to his heathenish meetin’s. Did ye ever speir at him whit they dae at the meet- in’s ?” “It’s nane o* ma business,” the otlmr haughtily replied. “That’s a peety !” “Whit dae ye mean?” “I mean that I’m thinkin’ there’s some- thing gev faur wrang wi’ meetin’s that’s O O O kep’ as secret as the kind we’re talkin’ aboot. Yer man wud be safer at the prayer-meetin, after a’.” “Many a man gangs to baith kin’s o’ meetin’s. Ye’re jist exposin’ yer eegnor- ance, Mistress McLerie.” “Aye, an’ there’s many a wolf in sheep’s clothin’, Mistress Munro; many a wolf in — ” “If ye’re meanin’ ma man — ” “Xae, nae; I never said a word aboot yer man. Ye’ve a rale dacent man an’ a kind man furbye, an’ I’m jist vexed to think he’s got into sic bad comp’ny. But maybe it’s no’ ower late to save him. Ye sud speak to him saft-like, an’ try to get him to gi’ up his heathenish practices. Fur, ye see, it disna end wi* ridin’ on a goat in yer stockin’-soles. I've heard o' folk gettin’ marks pit on them — marks, Mistress Munro 1" “Weel ?” “An’ when they’re markit they can never get awa’ frae the heathenish prac- tices, an’ their vera souls isna their ain.” “Dae ye mean their stockin’-soles ?*' in- quired Mrs. Munro, affecting flippancy, though she was beginning to feel genuine- ly uneasy. 346 THE TRESTLE BOARD . Mrs. McLerie wagged her head solemn- 1}\ “I mean their inside souls, an’ ye ken that wee! enough, Mistress Munro. An’ they canna get awa’, because the ithers a’ ken them frae the marks on them.” “But I’ve heard tell that it’s a great lionoor to a Freemason to get a mark, an’ he’s rale prood when he gets it,” said Mrs. Munro, rather feebly. Terrible thoughts were rising in her mind. Was her husband, she asked herself, a marked man ? “Yae doot,” Mrs. McLerie slowly re- plied, “nae doot. It’s aye pleasanter to pretend ye’re prood. But I hope yer man hasna any marks on him.” After taking a long breath, she went on, “But the waur o’ it a’ is that it’s a secret, an’ a man has to hide things frae his wife. Aye! he’s got to sweer he’ll no’ tell his wife, or any- body else, aboot the heathenish cairry-ons at the meetin’s. It’s a sad job when a wumman disna ken whit her man’s efter every ither nicht.” “He jist gangs to his luclge yinst a fortnicht,” interposed the visitor, misera- bly. “Weel, maybe there’s a chance fur him yet, if ye speak to him saft-like. Dinna get up his dander, ye ken, or ye’ll maybe mak’ him waur.” This advice, though kindly meant and mildly offered, was too much for Mrs. Munro. Thoroughly enraged, she rose abruptly from the chair in which she had so often indulged in sympathetic gossip with her old friend, and in a high, quiver- ing voice exclaimed, “Ye wud tell me hoo to luk efter ma man, wud ye ? My ! but ve’ve a neck on ye, Mistress McLerie ! Ye wud tell me hoo to manage him ? Humph ! Awa’ an’ manage yer ain man first, that’s ma advise to ye, manage ye’re ain man first — if ye can!” Mrs. McLerie shrank into her chair, stung by the last words, for it was only too true that she was wed to a strictly good but domineering husband. “Aye! Manage him if ye can!” cried Mrs. Munro, with bitter satisfaction at the effect of her remark. “An’ he’s maybe no’ just as guid as ye think, fur a’ that he’s as narra-mindit as a — a — ” “He’s no’ narra-mindit !” “Ach, ye ken better nor that 1 I suppose ye’ve furgot the time when ye wis feart he wud fin’ oot ye had been at a bazaur an’ bocht a raffle-tucket? Eh?” “Weel, I tell’t ye at the time I sudna ha’ gaed to the bazaur when he wisna haudin’ wi’ bazaurs an’ raffles,” said Mrs. McLerie, feebly. “Aye, ye’re a fine yin to manage a man ! Practice whit ye preach, Mistress Mc- Lerie; practice . whit ye preach. I’ll luk efter ma man ma ain way, thenk ye kindly a’ the same, an’ I jalouse he’ll get as guid a sate — aye, an’ a sate jist as faur furrit — in hivven as Maister McLerie. So I’ll bid ye guid-day, Mistress McLerie, no’ furgettin’ to thenk ye fur yer — yer impi - dence” And Mrs. Munro rushed from the room, and from the house, leaving her hostess in a condition of speechless col- lapse. Some minutes went by before Mrs. Mc- Lerie could collect her scattered thoughts, and when she did so they might have been likened to so many hard peas, and her mind to a bowl of misery. “Oh, me the day!” she sighed at last. “Whit’s this I’ve done? Cast oot wi’ ma auld f reencL v An’ her an’ me that pack fur many an’ many a year. Whit did I s&y to her? Whit did she say to me ? Aw, to think o’ twa auld wifes like her an’ me castin’ oot ! But I’m shair I done it a’ fur the best. I wis sair vexed fur her ha’in’ a Freemason fur a man, an’ I wis anxious fur her to try an’ save him. ’Deed I wis a’ that. But I doot I gaed aboot it the wrang way. I didna mean to offend her. But it wisna fair o' her speakin’ back the way she did, fur she micht ha’ kent I wis sayin’ it a’ fur the best, an’ she needna ha’ fleed up that quick. Aye, it’s a peety fur her to ha’ a Freemason fur a man, an’ it’s no’ fur me to judge her, puir buddy,” and a tear rolled down the wrinkled cheek. After this manner did Mrs. McLerie moralize until the clock warned her that it was time for her to go out to purchase THE TRESTLE BOARD . 347 the kippers which her husband had or- dered for his tea. On her way to the grocer's shop she was startled to hear a cheerful salutation be- hind, and a moment later the minister of the church she attended with unfailing regularity was walking by her side. Mrs. McLerie had an intense admiration for the minister, and as a rule was quite at ease in his company; but on this occasion, in her distress of mind, she had scarcely a word to say, and could hardly bring her- self to smile when he made a joke. “Shopping for Mr. McLerie’s tea, I suppose,” he remarked, for it was not the first time he had met her on that errand. “I hope you’re going to give him something nice,” he added, merely for the sake of speaking, for he began to notice she was ill at ease. “Aye, he likes Freemasons,” stam- mered the old woman. “Freemasons !” exclaimed the minister. “I — I mean kippers, sir,” she said, with something like a sob. “He — he’s no’ haudin’ wi’ Freemasons,” she added, hast- ily. “Is he not?” The minister checked a laugh, and spoke gently. It was clear that something serious was troubling the hum- ble member of his congregation ; but he forebore to question her, though he was naturally curious as to the reason of her extraordinary remark. She, however, had not the courage to enlighten him, much as she longed to do so, with a view to gaining comfort, and perhaps advice, and they reached the gro- cer’s shop without a word on her side. £ ‘Good-by, Mrs. McLerie, and remem- ber me to your husband.” said the minis- ter, and turned away. She stepped into the shop, stepped out again, and forgetful of all things but one, called after him. He came back at once. “You want me. Mrs. McLerie?” he asked. She nodded, unable to speak. “Come this way and tell me about it,” he said, gently, and led her into a quiet street. And there, incoherently enough, she told her tale, ending with a question, which need not be written down, but to which the minister very gravely, but with something like a twinkle in his eye. re- plied, “I hope so, Mrs. McLerie. Indeed, I believe so. And you mustn’t be too hard on the Masonic Brethren, for — well, I happen to be one of them.” To poor Mrs. McLerie it was the shock of the afternoon, but the minister would not allow her to say a word. “You mustn’t waste a moment more on me,” he said. “You must think of Mrs. Munro — your old friend.” “Ma auld freend,” sighed Mrs. Mc- Lerie. “I’ll gang an' see her the noo.” For the first time in his long period of married life Mr. McLerie that night had to wait for his tea. UNION SQUARE, SAN FRANCISCO. 34 » THE , TRESTLE BOARD. HENRY L. PALMER, 33°, Grand Commander, Supreme Council, Northern Jurisdiction. J^MES D. RICHARDSON, 33°, ISAAC H. STEARNS, 33°, Grand Commander, Supreme Grand Commander, Supreme Council, Southern Council, Dominion Jurisdiction. of Canada. THE TRESTLE BOARD. 349 W. FRANK PIERCE, 33°, TREASURER GENERAL, SUPREME COUNCIL, S. J., U. S. A. SOVEREIGN GRAND INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA AND THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. 35o THE TRESTEE BOARD . t Benefits of Freemasonry. Masonic writers and orators frequently point out the beneficial effects of Craft teachings, says a Toronto Masonic jour- nal, hut a new phase of the benefits that Masonry confers upon its members was revealed to us while posting a class for advancement recently. In reply to the question “What they thought of the Craft,” one of the brethren, an account^ ant in one^of our leading wholesale houses, said that since he joined the Lodge he was saving money, and that his evenings were now spent in reading Masonic literature, with an occasional visit to one or other of our city Lodges. He confessed that the oftener he visited, and the more he studied the symbolism and ceremonies of Ma- sonry, the better he appreciated and un- derstood the teachings of the Craft. An- other of the brethren stated that instead of going to his club or the theater he pre- ferred attending his Lodge, and two or three others volunteered the information that the ceremony of the E. A. degree had made lasting impressions upon their minds. One of the class — a large em- ployer of labor — stated that Masonry had given him a clearer conception of the re- lations between capital and labor. All ad- mitted their surprise at the impressive- ness and simplicity of the ceremonies, as they had imagined that some kind of horse play was necessary at the making of a Mason. Gentlemanly Conduct. It ought to be a very hard matter for a Mason to do a mean thing. All through its teachings, its traditions and its his- tory, we are reminded of the dignity of Masonry, and every Master is charged, in so many words, to support the dignity of his character on every occasion. This dignity of character alone ought to keep a man virtuous — ought to keep him above all the pettishness of life, and make him a gentleman. One author says : “A man distinguished for fine sense of honor, strict regard for his obli- gations and consideration for the rights and feelings of others.” The old Eng- lish idea was that he was distinguished for his “courage and courtesies,” an Eng- lish journal states; that the name should “never be affixed to a man’s circumstances, but to his’ behavior in them.” Our own Emerson said that “the gentleman is a man of truth, lord of his own actions, and expressing that lordship in his behavior.” An early writer defined a Christian as “God Almighty’s gentleman,” and the ex- pression is well worth remembering. — - Thomas E. Dewey, Kansas. The Master’s Qualifications. “He should not only be able to learn the ritual and confer the Masonic degrees, but should have a fairly good knowledge of Masonic law and parliamentary pro- cedure and should be determined by study and research to be in reality what he is in name, Master of a Lodge,” according to the opinion of Bro. Charles R. Montague. “No one should be elected to the East who has not shown that he possesses the necessary qualifications for that important position. A poor Warden or Senior Dea- con can never make a good Master. A good Warden or Senior Deacon may not have the necessary qualifications for a good Master. For this reason the system of regular promotion, regardless of quali- fications, should be abolished in every Lodge, if such now exists, remembering that merit is the just title to our privi- leges.” Try THis. Here is a curious little affair which you have probably never seen before, and which you will certainly never see again. Write down your age at your last birth- day and multiply the same by two. Now add 3,806 to it, which are the years of the Russian calendar; then divide the to- tal by two and subtract your age and the result will be something which you will never see again, so be sure to stow it away in the archives of your memory, and tell it to all your friends ! — Exchange. THE TRESTLE BOARD. 35i Perfect Ashlars of Masonic Thought. 4 ‘Ancl now, brethren, let ns see to it, and so regulate our lives by the plumb-line of justice, ever squaring our actions by the rule of virtue, that when the Grand War- den of Heaven shall call for us we may be found ready. Let us cultivate assid- uously the noble tenets of our profession — brotherly love, relief and truth. From the square, learn morality" ; from the level, equality; and from the plumb, rectitude of life. With the trowel, spread liberally the cement of brotherly love; circum- scribed by the compasses, let us ponder well our words and actions. And let all the energies of our minds and the affec- tions of our souls be emloyed in the at- tainment of our Supreme Grand Master's approbation. Then, when our dissolution draws nigh, and the cold winds of death come sighing around us, and the chill dews already glisten upon our foreheads, with joy shall we obey the su mm ons of the Grand Warden of Heaven, and go from our la- bors on earth to eternal refreshment in the paradise of God, where by the benefit of the past of a pure and blameless life, and an unshaken confidence in the merits of the Lion of the tribe of Judah, shall we gain ready admission into that celestial lodge where the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides; there, placed at His right hand, He will be pleased to pro- nounce us just and upright Masons. Then, brethren, shall we be fitly prepared for that spiritual building, that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens, where no discordant voice shall arise, and all the soul shall experience shall be per- fect bliss, and all it shall express shall be perfect praise, and love divine ennoble every heart and hosannas exalted employ every tongue . — Illinois Ritual. Masonry, so different from other so- cieties, in that it makes no effort to ac- quire membership or advance itself nu- merically, is steadily progressing in this a^ well as all other jurisdictions. Peace and harmony prevail, and in its own peculiar way this grand and noble institution is continuing the work of centuries, and mankind is the more enlightened and benefited by it . — Grand Master Slack , Mon tana. Masonry should never become common. Its perpetuity and its value rests upon the intelligence and moral personnel of its membership and a daily exemplifica- tion in their lives of its cardinal virtues. Let us heed well the points of fellowship, and not only put forth the hand to save a falling brother, but also to assist him to rise to higher planes of life and useful- ness. Let not the rivalries of trade or the jealousies of ambition mar the envi- ronment of the Temple; and may we take to our hearts the great truth that there is no service so acceptable to the infinite God as the unselfish, sacrificing service of our fellow men. — E. L. Smith, Oregon. Every intelligent community has confi- dence in Freemasonry, and shows this con- fidence by gladly inviting the Order to participate in all public events when per- mitted by its ancient regulations. This confidence rests upon an acknowledgment of its services to the world in the past, and upon the belief that in the future, whatever of tumult or error that future may have in store, Masonry will stand like a rock for every wholesome virtue/' — Bro. J. D . Baines , West Virginia. Charitable opinion is the truest wis- dom. Forgiveness more conduces to our happiness than the gratification of re- venge, and it is better to love than to hate. Death teaches us no lesion more im- pressive than these, and we must learn them either here or hereafter . — Albert Pike. 35 2 THE TRESTLE BOARD A EDITORS* CORNER. ||| JAMES WRIGHT ANDERSON, 1 pvkw. EDMUND MANSFIELD ATKINSON, / ' ‘ -tutors VjT The Conclave. Twenty-one years have swiftly glided by since the Knights Templar convened in Triennial Conclave in this city. The beneficent influence of that occasion upon the material interest of California cannot be estimated. What California needs is a delegation of men such as Moses by com- mand of the God of Israel sent to spy out the land of Canaan. A near approach to such delegation is the company that pro- pose to visit this land in September next. They will come to “see the land what it is ; and the people that dwelleth therein, whether they be strong or weak, few or many; and what the land is that they may dwell in, whether it be good or bad; and what cities they be that they dwell in, whether in tents or in strongholds; and what the land is, whether there be wood therein or not.” At the season of the year when the Con- clave assembles in San Francisco, the grapes' of Fresno, Sonoma and ISTapa, and the luscious fruits characteristic of Cali- fornia will be ready for plucking. Our visitors will find bunches of grapes larger and more tasteful than those that the mes- sengers from Moses cut and carried back from the brook of Eschol; they will find figs equal to the best grown in Smyrna, oranges like the apples in the garden of Hesperides, pomegranates and peaches, plums and prunes ; they will find a climate unexcelled, natural scenery nowhere equalled; in short they will find a land flowing with the milk and honey of glo- rious opportunity. A report of all, a report such as only intelligent visitors can carry back, will be made and spread broadcast throughout the East. In view of all this it is the part of wis- dom that our people, without regard to whether they are Templars or not, should consult the interests of California and thereby their own interests, by an earnest endeavor to make this occasion one of the most memorable in the history of the State. Properly to entertain the vast throng of visitors will demand the exer- cise of good judgment, and the employ- ment of the best energies not alone of the Templars, but of the people as well. The reputation of California for good cheer and hospitality must be upheld. Oppor- tunity to see and to learn all that this goodly land can present must be afforded. Our visitors will come to enjoy, and op- portunity to enjoy must be presented. Cal- ifornia in general and San Francisco in particular will be host to as joyous and intelligent a company as has ever visited the State. They will be keen observers, and the report which will be rendered will be such as the reception tendered them may make it. Years will pass ere Cali- fornia will have so excellent an opportunity to display the blessings and bounties With which this people is so greatly favored. Our visitors will be a promotion commit- tee composed of thousands. Let us af- ford them every occasion possible to see, to learn and to enjoy. Non- Affiliates. We have been asked to explain Sec. 8, of Art. 5, of Part 6 of the Constitution. By the provision contained in Sec. 1, Art. 2, Part 5 of the Constitution, any dimitted Mason, whether he holds his dimit from a Lodge in this Jurisdiction or some other one is out of standing after the period of six months. If the party comes from some other Jurisdiction, he is out of standing only after a residence of six months in this State, although he may have held a dimit for a much longer time than six months. THE TRESTLE BOARD . 353 Xow such party, in order to restore himself, must make application for af- filiation to some Lodge in this State. In order to entitle him to apply for affilia- tion, he must accompany his application with amount equal to six months’ dues in the Lodge to which he applies. He must also pay the affiliation fee, if there be one. If he is not elected the Lodge retains the amount paid as the equivalent of the six months’ dues, and refunds the affiliation fee. The brother is then entitled to ap- ply again at any time during the period of six months without the payment of any sum, except the affiliation fee. The sum which he paid as the equivalent of six months’ dues places him in good standing and keeps him in good standing for the period of six months from the date of re- jection. If the party is elected, this equivalent of six months’ dues does not apply to the payment of dues from the time of his election for six months; his dues begin to accrue from the time of his election. The equivalent was paid sim- ply to place in condition to make applica- tion. iSTow if a dimitted Mason holds his dimit for more than two years without applying to some Lodge in this State for affiliation, he must pay the equivalent and the affiliation fee, and must be elected be- fore he is in standing. If he is rejected the affiliation fee and the sum paid as the equivalent of the six months’ dues are to be returned to him, and he will then be in the same condition as he was before making application for affiliation. Lodges of Instruction. The prosperity attendant upon the Lodges in California is attributable in greater degree to the character of the work in rendering the ritual of the Order, and to the general instruction in the teachings of Masonry than to any or even to all other influences. The members of the Grand Lodge have waked up to a realiza- tion of the benefit to the Institution re- sulting from the selection of a thorough- ly competent, zealous and energetic Grand Lecturer. Our present efficient incum- bent in the position has been kept in place for several years. The wisdom of this action on the part of the Grand Lodge is shoving itself in every part of the State, but nowhere more perceptibly than in San Francisco. Bro. Edwards has made a departure calculated to enhance interest. We understand it to be his intention to hold regular Lodges of Instruction. Ses- sions of this character have been held, and the officers of the several Lodges are avail- ing themselves of the opportunities thus afforded to meet and exercise in whatever may be deemed for the best interests of the Craft. A most pleasing and gener- ous rivalry exists among officers, and the resultant benefits are plainly visible. Wc hope to see these meetings attended by all the officers of our Lodges. They will be benefited; their Lodges will be benefited; Masonry will be benefited; everybody will be benefited. Bro. Edwards is pre-eminent- ly the right Mason in the right place. A Rare Incident. A correspondent in the City of Bro- thely Love writes to the Trestle Board in appreciation of an article which ap- peared in the January number, and citing an interesting incident, as follows: Editor the Trestle Board: The writer read with much interest the arti- cle appearing in the January issue of your magazine concerning the indifference of Past Masters, and it so happened that a few days after the reading of the paragraph. I wit- nessed, at a stated meeting of St. Albans Lodge, No. 529, F. and A. M.. the occasion of a Past Master raising his own son to the sub- lime degree. The Past Master had served as W. M. of St. Albans Lodge in the year 1SS7-SS, and had not done any work since that time, although a regular attendant of the Lodge meetings. As to how “rusty” he proved to be is best shown by the remark of a visiting W. M. at the time, who stated that he “would be glad if able to do the work as well.” The Past Master’s name is Samuel Cliff. Fra- ternally yours, J. B. Willis. The writer of these lines can under- stand the deep appreciation of the Phila- delphia brethren on such an occasion, for not many years ago he, himself, in a Lodge of Masters, in an interior city, was “raised 354 THE TRESTLE BOARD . to the sublime degree of Master Mason/ 5 by his father, a veteran Past Grand Master, the brethren about the Lodge being held spell-bound by the dramatic fervor of the situation, and he knows that the words then spoken and the lessons inculcated have never lost their impress. Such occa- sions in the meetings of the Fraternity are rare, and when met are long treasured in the memories of those so fortunate a^ to witness them. Fiftieth* Anniversaries. The Grand Lodge of California at its last session decided that the anniversary of a Lodge is the recurrence of the date of its dispensation. The fiftieth anniver- saries for the current year will be as fol- lows: May — “Suisun” No. 55, Suisun, Sola- no County; “Volcano” No. 56, Volcano, Amador County. June — “Santa Rosa,” Sonoma County; “Union 55 No. 58, Sacramento; “Gravel Range” No. 59, Camptonville, Yuba County; “Plumas 55 No. 60, Quincy, Plu- mas County. August — “Live Oak” No. 61, Oakland. September — “George Washington” No. 62, Chinese Camp, Tuolumne County. October — “Natoma” No. 64/ Folsom, Sacramento County. November — “Amador” No. 65, Jackson, Amador County; “Forest” No. 66, Alle- ghany, Sierra County. December — “Morning Star 55 No. 68, Stockton; “lone 55 No. 80, lone, Amador County. There is no more fitting occasion for general rejoicing and celebration than the fiftieth anniversary of a Masonic organi- zation, and it is earnestly hoped that the brethren of the Lodges mentioned above will be up and doing, and that the semi- centennials of the respective Lodges may be properly and appropriately marked with a white stone. Ante-Room Meetings. The ante-room of a Masonic Lodge is no loafing place. A most reprehensible habit obtains in some — -yes, many of our Lodges, of tolerating the congregating of idlers about the Tyler 5 s room. These brethren are prone to consider it a part of their prerogative as Masons to sit around the stove upon chairs, benches or tables, tell stories and conduct a “smoker 55 dur- ing the time the Lodge is in session on the other side of the outer door. These con- ventions partake of the nature of the oia time country store meeting, and often the discussion is carried on in such a loud tone of voice as to disturb the brethren in the Lodge room at their labors. If every W. M. whose work is inter- rupted by these ante-room meetings will give orders to the Tyler to send such brethren either into the Lodge room, where they belong, or home to their families, a crying nuisance will be abated. Some Good Points. The Grand Master of Indian Territory has offered the following good advice' to the Lodges of his State which may be well taken in this jurisdiction: There are three things which officers of Lodges should feel themselves honor bound to do, viz: First — They should be in their places promptly, and see that their Lodges are open on time. Secondly — They should learn and do their work to the very best of their abil- ity. Thirdly — They should be watchful and zealous as to the reputation of their Lodges, and should not hesitate to en- force discipline against willful offenders. According to usage and many Lodge by-laws, no visitors are admitted into Lodges during the month of December, in Pennsylvania, until after the elections are finished, unless specially invited by the Worshipful Master. THE TRESTLE BOARD. 355 The Timely Warning. Brother Rob Morris, in his collection of “Tales of Masonic Life," relates the fol- lowing interesting incident : The following from my work, the ‘‘Tales of Masonic life/' was committed to paper as an encouragement to all Ma- sons to perform that positive and bounden duty to giving due and timely notice to a brother whenever he needs it: “It was about a year since, I was travel- ing on a stern-wheeler from Cairo to Mem- phis, and a slow, painful convey- ance it proved to me. The bill of fare was frightfully scanty, the bedding bug- haunted, the , company profligate. Gam- bling was going on from sunrise to mid- night, and every hour or two a fight set- tled the game, after which a new “deck of keerds,” as the gamblers uncouthly style them, was “fotch on," and another round began, to terminate as before. “Among the passengers I had observed a young man of that gentle, amiable cast of countenance which young men even at this day sometimes wear, who have been raised in pious families, under the hands of loving mothers and praying fathers. How such a man got to the gambling table. I have never ascertained: but, rising one night awhile before twelve, after vainly attempting to snatch sleep among the roaches and more offensive vermin, I dis- covered him there, excited with liquor, furiously excited with the gambler's mad- ness — worse than delirium tremens itself — and in a rapid process of being plucked by the experienced scoundlers around him. “The sight shocked me ; I was quite un- prepared for it. Through my conversa- tion with him the previous day. I was confident he knew little or nothing of cards, a thing easily enough seen, by the way, in his awkward style of hand- ling them, and that he would not rise from that dangerous place while he had a dime left in his pocket. After standing by for a considerable time, during which dollar after dollar disappeared from his pile to enlarge that of his opponents, l took a chair close by him. and leaned m\ elbows upon the table in real distress. A square piece of tobacco lay there — a plug. I think, such things are called — with a knife by it. Mechanically, I took them up. and began thoughtlessly to chip the edges of the tobacco. While doing so. the young man reached his hands in my direction for the pack of cards, it being his deal, and exposed his wrist bands to my view. By the flash of the candles, I observed that they were fastened with gold buttons, having Masonic emblems— the square and compass — on them, a sign I never fail to see, when within my pur- view. “A thought occurred to me. This L a Mason; I will warn him of his danger: so with the knife I cut deeply into the to- bacco the same emblems, the Square and Compass, and, laying it down with the knife before him, as if I supposed the} were his property, I arose and left the table. I could see that his eye caught the emblem instantly, and that he understood me. “It was a curious thing to observe him then. He went on dealing the cards, but so listlessly and carelessly as to forfeit the deal. He laid his forehead in ln- hands, thoughtfully, and his hands upoi the table. Once or twice he counted hi- little pile of money, now reduced to a u*r trifle. “He got up for a drink of water, and walked, in an uncertain manner, to and fro ; sat down again, played his srame o it. and, by the evident co-operation of h ad- versaries. won it : got up again, drank, and took a longer walk : played again and won. And then, as with a power given to him at that instant from on high, he threw down his cards with startling vehemence, fell on his knees, raised his hand- aloft 35 ^ THE TRESTLE BOARD. to heaven, and, with a mighty voice, re- peated an oath that he would never , never , never gamble again, so'lielp me GodP “I sat by his side all that night bathing his head in cold water, and that saved him, I think, from a terrible attack of brain fever — saved him for a lovely girl to whom he was even then betrothed — saved him to he the father of as charming a child as ever sprung like an olive-shoot by human feet — saved him to become one of the best officers in one of the best Grand Lodges in the land — saved him to become one of the best correspondents and truest friends — a Mason, with whom I hope, at the res- urrection day, to rise. “Nor is this the whole story, for one of the gamblers, to whom the knife and to- bacco really belonged, seeing the square and compass cut on his plug, sat with me all that night at my brotherly work, avowed himself, too, a Mason — declared, in language more ardent than was neces- sary (for, under other circumstances, I should have called it blasphemy), that, had he known the young gentleman was a Mason, he was essentially d — d if he would have played a game with him; and the next morning, learning the exact amount that had been won, collected it from the others and returned it to him. That gambler took a step in the right di- rection, consequent upon the rebukes, com- pliments and councils which, combined in equal doses, I administered to him, and quit the river forever ; opened a bookstore, became a grain dealer, a dry goods mer- chant, and made money at all these things ; was elected sheriff of tKe county, and still holds that position; and, to conclude the story, I still have the plug of tobacco in my possession, with the original square and compass cut upon it!” BEAUTIFUL SAUSALITO — THIRTY MINUTES BY FERRY FROM SAN FRANCISCO. THE TRESTLE BOARD. 357 PreacHing and Practice. Before becoming a Mason, the candidate must sign a petition in which he asserts, among other things, that his action is not influenced by mercenary motives, says a writer in Masonic Chronicler. This is rightly interpreted to mean that the in- stitution is not conducted for profit and that it does not warrant any one in expect- ing that his pecuniary circumstances will be benefited through his connection with it. A prominent theme with all who laud Masonry is that it is a benevolent, char- itable and moral society. Its precepts and teachings all run along lines calcu- lated to impress its altruistic character upon the minds of its votaries. It ap- peals to the . sincerity of the applicant's intentions and talks of the purity of his motives ; it tells him that it is his interna] and not his external qualifications that recommend him to the fraternity and re- minds him that he must be divested of the rags of his own righteousness and clothed with a garment from on high. He is assured that Masonry is a progress- ive moral science, and that it teaches faith in God, hope in immortality and charity to all mankind. In order that no member of the fra- ternity shall forget these precepts, or per- mit a sordid and selfish desire for gain to overcome him, a stern enactment of law prohibits him from giving the Ma- sonic name to any business concern, as- sociation or calling organized or prose- cuted for profit or for a livelihood. Here we have the theory, the precepts and the law of Masonry, and we may properly inquire how far the members of the ancient fraternity practice in their business relations the doctrines they preach, and to what extent they reward or punish those who keep or violate these principles. The true Mason who engages in trade and is governed by the teachings of the institution and his profession of loyalty thereto, must sell his wares upon their merits and through their intrinsic value, and he must not depend upon his Masonic connections or standing as the sole or even principal basis of his claim to patronage. If his customers chance to be of the fraternity and they learn that he is “on the square ' 7 in his dealings a? well as in his lodge relations, this fact may very properly add to their confidence in him, and serve to cement personal as well as business relations. But nowhere in the teachings of the institution, nor in the practice of it? worthy and reputable members, can any- thing be found that supports or justifies a Mason in expecting or seeking business patronage merely because he “belongs to the order 77 or because fraternal bond? rather than the merits of the goods de- mand recognition. A few genuine and faithful Masons must do the necessary clerical and execu- tive work of the fraternity, and. furnish the paraphernalia and literature incident to its life, and these may rightfully re- ceive their proper pecuniary return, but aside from this there is no legitimate place for financial gain or business reward in the institution. There is nothing better calculated to disgust worthy and exem- plary Masons, to alienate tjie confidence of the craft and to bring discredit on the fraternity, nor anything more certain to arouse the suspicions and insure the con- tempt of outsiders, than to see a brother (real or pretended) bespangled with jew- els and emblems and promiscuously giv- ing out signs and tokens in an effort to draw trade and increase profits. In our early Masonic life we were taught to look upon all such as rank imposters and mis- erable Masonic beggars. As year? have gone on and our age. observation and ex- perienc-e have increased, so has our ab- horrence grown for the man who makes his living out of the fraternity by ped- 35 * THE TRESTLE BOARD . dling Masonry, or who acts the part of a Masonic mendicant. To the extent that we tolerate this class of imposters or leeches — or suffer them to be promoted through their ne- farious practices, we give the lie to the profession and teachings of Masonry, and raise the question whether we are genuine Masons, or mere pretenders and hypo- crites. Raise a Higher Standard. One of the crying evils of the times is condemnation without a hearing. All through society there runs a spirit of cen- sure, and a disposition to cast out any one against whom a mere suspicion is whispered. • The crushing of this spirit will lead to contentment and happiness. Men will then realize that the race of mankind is one vast family, separated by the little circles of circumstances that make our lot in this world pleasant or otherwise. When the time comes, if it ever does, that these walls of partition which divide us into classes are broken down, then this earth will be heaven and the time will be millennium. In the mean- time, while we are waiting for this happy condition of affairs, let us do our best to show our appreciation of the advantages that are afforded us for the cultivation of the mind and body. Let us recognize that a realization of our individual re- sponsibility to elevate the great brother- hood of man to which we belong is our bounden duty, and according as we prac- tice toleration, display brotherly love and aid in the enlightenment and refinement of those in our immediate circle, will we be doing our part in supplying the needs of humanity. These few thoughts will, we trust, lead to reflection upon a subject that is far- reaching and exhaustless. To aid in bet- tering the condition of our brethren will help us to raise ourselves to a higher standard of perfection, and to enjoy more fully the great blessings of life . — The late Bun F. Price. Mr. Caudle Made a Mason. Masonic Illustratedj London, is re- minded by the centenary of Douglas Jer- rold of the following “curtain lecture” pub! ished in Punch many years ago : “Now, Mr. Caudle — -Mr. Caudle, I say; oh, you can’t be asleep already, I know — now, what I mean to say is this : there’s no use, none at all, in our having any dis- turbance about the matter ; but at last my mind’s made up, Mr. Caudle ; I shall leave vou. Either I know all you’ve been doing to-night, or to-morrow morning I quit the house. No, no, there’s an end of the mar- riage state, I think — an end of all confi- dence between man and wife — if a hus- band’s to have secrets and keep ’em all to himself. Pretty secrets they must be when his own wife can’t know ’em ! Not fit for any decent person to know, I’m sure, if that’s the case. Now, Caudle, don’t let us quarrel; there’s a good soul, tell me what it’s all about. A pack of nonsense, I dare say; still- — not that I care much about it — still, I should like to know. There’s a dear. Eh? Oh, don’t tell me there’s nothing in it; I know better. I’m not a fool, Mr. Caudle; I know there’s a good deal in it. Now, Caudle; just tell me a little bit of it. I’m sure I’d tell you anything. You know I would. Well? Caudle, you’re enough to vex a saint! Now, don’t you think you’re going to sleep ; because your’e not. Do you suppose I’d ever suffer you to go and be made a Mason if I didn’t suppose I was to know the secret, too? Not that it’s anything to know, I dare say; and that’s why I’m de- termined to know it. . . . And I suppose they call you Brother Caudle? A pretty brother, indeed! Going and dress- ing yourself up in an apron like a turn- pike man — for that’s what you look like. . . . Now, come, Caudle; don’t let’s quarrel. Eh! You’re not in pain, dear? What’s it all about? What are you lying there laughing at? But I’m a fool to trouble mv head about you.” THE TRESTLE BOARD. 359 Patriotism and Masonry. Patriotism is love of country, cheerful ful obedience to its laws and support of its institutions, says a writer in Masonic Standard . Love of country is the expan- sion of filial love. As Cicero says: “But when you view everything with reason and reflection, of all connections none is more weighty, none is more dear, than that be- tween every individual and his country. Our parents are dear to us; our children, our kinsmen, our friends are dear to us; hut our country comprehends alone all the endearments of us all.” Patriotism is the very bulwark and security of a nation, and without it a government can not exist. There is no greater sign of a general decay in a nation, a decay of virtue and morality, a decay of. strength, than want of zeal in its people for the good of their country. Courage is the very soul of patriotism, and is seen in all its beauty and all its glory in national emergencies. It leads to sacrifices and hardships, to bravery and deeds df daring. No craven hearted man can ever be a patriot or deserve to be a citizen. As love of country is one of the noblest virtues God has planted in the human heart, so treason against it is considered among the most damning sins. Patriotism depends alike on mutual suf- sering and mutual success. Suffering in defense of one’s country creates a mutual feeling of brotherhood. With what delight comrade meets comrade and each recounts the scenes in which they suffered together, recalls the hardships, and rejoices over the victories they mutually contributed to win. All men admire a patriot. He becomes a hero. Great patriots must be men of great excellence, of the highest type of virtue and possess great nobleness of character. It is this alone that can secure to them last- ing admiration. It is by this alone that they become noble to our memories, and that we feel proud in the privilege of doing reverence to their nobleness. We delight to welcome into the ranks of Ma- sonry all true patriots. Their names add lustre to the institution. We revere their memories and point with pride to them as members of the craft. Thus we rever- ence the memory of Washington, of Jack- son, of Garfield, of McKinley and others of like character and distinction who were “encouragers and promoters of the art, and never deemed it derogatory to their dignity to level themselves with the fra- ternity, extend their privileges and pat- ronize their assemblies.” Every principle of Masonry is in direct accord with patriotism, every lesson taught breathes the spirit that makes a ^patriot. Every true Mason is a patriot. He loathes the traitor and despises his character. Masonry is a society of peacemakers. Its voice has ever been raised against war, but it is proud of its sons who go forth to bat- tle in the defense of their country, and when they return as victors from the wars, they are received with honor and rejoicing. In the great desire to add illustrious names to the roll of membership in Ma- sonry, some zealous brethren have per- sisted in claiming that fifty-two out of the fifty six signers of the Declaration of Independence were Masons. They were all brave men and patriots and were actuated by the principles of Masonry in their lives. But they were not all Masons. Brother General John Corson Smith, than whom there can be no better authority, says that “after ten years of search and correspond- ence with those who were likely to know," he was “satisfied there were but six signers of the Declaration of Independence who are known to have been Masons.” They were — Benjamin Franklin, of Pennsylvania. Philip Livingston, of New York. William Whipple, of New Hampshire. Mathew Thornton, of Xew Hampshire William Hooper, of North Carolina. John Hancock, of Massachusetts. There may have been others, but there is no evidence of the fact. 36 ° THE TRESTLE BOARD . The same is true of the generals of the Evolutionary War and the Presidents of the United States. The lapse of time from the Eevolution to the present renders it impossible to definitely ascertain all of the generals who participated in that great struggle for liberty who were Masons. They were all brave, patriotic men, and it is doubtless the theory of the claimants of their Masonic connection, that if they were not Masons they ought to have been. We believe that not more than seven Presidents of the United States, includ- ing the present incumbent, were Masons. Sad Accident, Arthur W. Jones, a well-known Mason and a member of several fraternal organizations and airiateur theatrical societies, was killed on a Key Route train at Emeryville pier, Oakland, February 28th. Jones left San Francisco at 4 o’clock. He was on the platform of one of the cars, and when the train was half-way from the Ferry- house to the shore he put his head out to look along the train. Almost instantly he was struck by one of the trolley poles. The unfortunate man dropped hack behind the gate on the steps and lay there unconscious until picked up by the trainmen. He died in the receiving hospital two hours later. Arthur W. Jones was 33 years of age, un- married, and had lived the major portion of his life in San Francisco. He leaves a sister and aged mother. Bro. Jones was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Crockett, Cal. Golden Gate Commandery’s New Asylum. The new asylum which Golden Gate Com- mandery, No. 16, K. T., has had in contempla- tion for nearly a year has begun to assume tangible form. The Hall Committee has com- pleted the negotiations for a site, and the deed has been placed on record. The lot selected for the new asylum is a full 50' vara fronting \yiy 2 feet on the south line of Sutter Street, 93 feet west of Steiner Street, and has a uni- form depth of 137 % feet. The sum of $22,500 was paid for the site. The commandery has already authorized a firm of architects to prepare plans for the new building, and the architects have done con- siderable work. The plans contemplate the expenditure of $75,000 on the structure, which is to be of brick and stone, two stories in height and cover the entire lot. The building will contain a meeting room, a large banquet hall, parlors, a large drill room, parlors and meeting rooms for the ladies’ auxiliar yarnl reception rooms. Oakland’s New Cathedral. In a recent number of the Trestle Board, mention was made of the intention of the Scot- tish Rite bodies of Oakland to erect a new cathedral on the ground of the present building. Further details regarding the proposed edifice are given below : The building will occupy a ground space one hundred feet square and will be three stories high. The ground floor will be partially below the surface and will be devoted to the use of a kitchen and storage rooms, while the second floor will be used for social gatherings, reading rooms, billiard rooms, smoking and writing rooms. On the third floor will be located the assembly hall which on desired occasions can be converted into a miniature theater. The stage is to be built after the most ap- proved plans and the hall decorated in a de- cidedly artistic manner. The Scottish Rite lodges of Oakland have a membership of 400 and the intention of the building committee has been and is to provide not only a desirable room for lodge purposes but a complete club in every respect where members of the organization may gather for social intercourse on evenings other than lodge nights. It is claimed that the building when finished will be the most complete and elegantly ap- pointed Scottish Rite Cathedral on the Pacific Coast. New Lodge in San Francisco* A new Richmond is in the field in San Fran- cisco. A number of brethren of the craft, being desirous of forming a new city Lodge have united in a petition to the lodges holding con- current jurisdiction in San Francisco praying for their consent to the establishment of the new Lodge. At the time the Trestle Board went to press the petition contained sixteen names, and was growing. It is confidentially expected that the consent of the lodges petitioned will be secured, and if so the new Masonic body will be named “San Francisco Lodge,” and its meetings will be held at 317 Devisadero Street. A meeting was held Saturday, February 27th, at which the preliminaries looking to the for- mation of the Lodge were arranged. Past Masters Officiated. A special communication was held in Spo- kane, Wash., of Oriental Lodge, No. 74, at which all the stations were filled by Past Masters of that Lodge. The third degree was most impressively conferred. On February 29th Sacramento Commandery, No. 2, was visited by Grand Commander W. D. Knights, and by Captain-General and In- spector H. B. Gillis, and other Grand offi- cers. The Order of the Temple was con- ferred and at the conclusion of the visitation there wrs a banquet given in honor of the distinguished visitors. Grand Lecturer W. H. Edwards paid an official visit to the Masonic Lodge at Merced on February 13th. THE TRESTLE BOARD. 361 UNION FERRY DEPOT, WHERE MOST OF THE SIR KNIGHTS WILL ENTER SAN FRANCISCO. Courteous Reception for Visiting Fraters. Sir Knights Will be Royally Entertained on the Golden Shores of the Pacific. Preparations for the Twenty-ninth Triennial Conclave to be held in San Francisco, from September 5 to Septem- ber 10, are now advancing rapidly, since all the committees' are grouped beneath one roof, at 643-615 Market street, occu- pying a floor in the building known as the Bishop Building, which has recently been purchased by Dr. Herbert Law. The loca- tion is excellent, between the Palace Ho- tel and the Hearst Building, close enough to all the principal hotels and business houses, in the very heart of the city. The floor occupied by the committees is 30 feet wide and over 150 feet in depth, run- ning back from Market to Stevenson street in the rear, allowing over 4,500 square feet of floor space. This is divided off by railings into 24 stalls for the different committees, besides large meeting rooms, one at either end of the spacious hall, so that two meetings may be held at one time, either day or night. The secretary and his assistants have ample room for their work, and the hotel, press, promotion and publicity committees* have all been moved from their former temporary loca- tions, and provided with every facility in the general headquarters. The Templar emblem is fluttering from the housetop, guiding the footsteps of pilgrim fraters to the temporary asylum, where fraters con- gregate, upon arrival in this city. Xo longer will the sojourner who came to the Coast to make arrangements for his Com- mander}* from way beyond the Rocky Mountains, which is coming to the Con- clave, with kin and kith, be obliged to grope his way in this great city by the Golden Gate, for now the banner and the cross beckon and guide him to the spot where he will find courteous and cordial fraters at all hours, ready to take him by the hand and extend to him as cordial a 362 THE TRESTLE BOARD. welcome as California hospitality and goodfellowship is capable of. Every Sir Knight, whether a resident or a visitor, whether from California or elsewhere, from near and far, is requested to visit the new headquarters. He will find there ample facilities to write, or communicate with his friends by telephone or tele- graph, all the news concerning the Trien- nial Conclave, and a complete information bureau, and a press bureau, anxious and readv to disseminate the doings and pros- pective doings of each and every Com- mandery throughout the United States and Canada. Among the many pleasant surprises which await the visitors to city by the Golden Gate next September, and to which new ones are added almost each day, not the least will be the exhibits of Califor- nia's flora, cereals and rarest specimens of precious metals, historical trophies and priceless relics from the days of the Span- ish Padres, and ante-dating that period by perhaps some centuries. One exhibit will be installed in the Mechanics' Pavil- ion, and a more extensive one is in con- templation for the ferry depot. Aside from these there will be several exhibits at the different headquarters, representing counties or groups of counties of Cali- fornia and other sections of the Pacific Coast nor will they be ordinary ex- hibits of the kind that may be seen at any county or district fair; they will be rather of a kind that shall make it worth a trip across the continent. Part of the entertainment of visitors will consist of free excursions around San Francisco's beautiful bay, and to all points of interest about the bay shore. The com- mittee has been authorized to charter two steamers at the expense of the Conclave committee, for that purpose, and the Sir Knights and their ladies will be the guests of the committee on those excursions in the fullest meaning of the term. What will prove one of the most agree- able among the surprises in store for the visitors will be the transferring of the Chinese Theatres to the Grand Opera House, or some other large and popular playhouse, near the principal hotels, and easy of access to visitors. The committee is negotiating for the lease of one or the other of the principal showhouses in San Francisco for a term including Conclave week, where Chinese plays shall be pro- duced for the entertainment of visiting Sir Knights and their ladies during Con- clave week. Sir Knight W. L. Growall, chairman of the hotel committee, returned recently from the East, where he had been on a tour occupying one month. During which he devoted considerable time and atten- tion to the preparations in progress by eastern fraters and Commanderies, and the arrangements they are making in con- nection with their visit to California to attend the Triennial Conclave to be held in San Francisco next September. He visited Chicago, Kew York, Boston, Phila- delphia and Washington, D. C. His recital of the extensive preparations eastern Commanderies are making for their trip is most encouraging to all who take an interest in the success of the com- ing Conclave, though it may involve a great deal of work upon the hotel commit- tee. Sir Knight Growall says that the fraters speak of nothing else except their approaching pilgrimage. Be it in the Templar Asylum, in their homes, in the Masonic Lodge room, on the railroad train or at the hotel. The conversation turns upon California and the pilgrimage in 1904. The desire to visit California appears to have seized whole communities, as though California had just been discov- ered by the East as a place good to visit. Boston leads, and seems to be the center of enthusiasm of all Kew England. The contagion has spread from the Sir Knights until it affects all Masonic bodies, and thousands of persons outside the order. There is no doubt that a large portion of the people from the Kew England States will travel westward, chiefly from Massa- chusetts. Some will start on their pil- grimage weeks before the Conclave. THE TRESTLE BOARD. 363 Philadelphia ranks second only to Bos- ton in enthusiasm, and it is safe to predict that Pennsylvania will have more Sir Knights in California than any other one State in the Union. Chicago representing the Middle West, will send to the Conclave some of the famous Commanderies and crack drill corps. The old St. Bernard and others who have proud records through succes- sive Conclaves, will be numerously repre- sented; much more so than m 1883. Washington is making the most exten- sive arrangements for the comfort of the fraters and their families, and they will travel in regal style. Every Sir Knight who can possibly take the vacation will join in the Westward pilgrimage. Xew York will be especially well repre- sented. There will be a large contingent from each of the principal cities in the Empire State. Special trains have been secured from Syracuse, Rochester, Bing- hamton, Buffalo, Albany, Troy, and it will require several trains to carry the delegation from Xew York City, for whom accommodation has been secured, but who apply for additional quarters. Sir Knight Growall says : “I have met fraters and others outside the order from many other States and sections, and learned that Commanderies everywhere are making preparations to come to Cali- fornia to attend the Conclave. I have spoken to delegates from Florida. West Virginia, Xew Jersey and other States, and find that the people of tin* South are especially delighted at the prospect of the trip and the opportunity to see California. They invariably compare California with their beloved South. Quite a number of delegates are in this city now from Iowa, Maine and from other parts of the East, West and South, making arrangements for their contin- gents. Each jurisdiction expects to send enough to fill at least one entire train, though some will have to divide their trains in sections, if all shall come who -av they will.” Detachments of Sir Knights of tin* local commanderies will meet every train upon arrival at the depot, receive th<* visitors and escort them to their hote There will be two companies afoot and one mounted company in constant at- tendance at the depot for escort duty, all day and night. Each company will have a band and will carry the Templar ban- ner while escorting visiting commanderies through the streets. Each commanderv in California will be requested by the ex- ecutive committee to assign 10 per cent of its entire membership for duty with the various committees during conclave week, the duties to be assigned by the executive committee. The principal thoroughfares of the city are to be decorated in the most artis- tic manner. The illuminations are to out- shine anything ever seen here before. OCEAN BEACH, SAN FRANCISCO CLIFF HOUSE AND SUTRO HEIGHTS IN THE DISTANCE. 364 THE TRESTLE BOARD. Masonic Oaths. FROM AX ADDRESS BY BROTHER HEXRY T. SMITH, DELIVERED AT A MASOXIC GATHER- ING- IN TORONTO, CANADA. The Masonic oath is described by An- derson in these words: “In Freemasonry a number of men form themselves into a society, whose main end is to improve in commendable skill and knowledge, and to promote universal beneficence and the social virtues of human life under the solemn obligations of an oath. This lib- erty all incorporate societies enjoy with- out impeachment or reflection.” Husenbeth says: “Freemasons in their secret societies obligate their disciples, similar to the ancient brethren, to keep their doctrines, their engagements and transactions from those who are out of the Order. This obligation is not com- posed of such tremendous oaths with which we are charged by bigots, who, ignorant as they naturally must be of the whole of our transactions, unless they had been re- ceived into our society, thunder their un- holy anathemas and excommunications against us, and thereby make fools ap- prove their rash acts. The world won- ders and the Mason smiles at their dar- ing insolence to condemn their fellow creatures for imaginary sins against God and religion, which must ultimately be laid to the charge of those triflers with their neighbors* consciences.** Dermott, in speaking of perjury, says: “Let any unprejudiced man pronounce his opinion of Freemasonry from experience of the benefits it has conferred on society, and his judgment cannot be unfavorable. Take the great body of Freemasons, and their most determined enemies must ad- mit them to be honorable in their actions and estimable in private life. Look over the criminal calendar at any assizes and you very seldom find members of the Or- der- charged with felonious offenses, or accused of disturbing social order.** The Master of a Masonic Lodge is au- thorized to administer obligations to can- didates, and confer upon them the de- grees of Masonry, by the authority of the Grand Lodge of Canada, in the Province of Ontario, under the laws it has made regulating admission of candidates. The Grand Lodge of Canada is a legal- ly organized body, holding a charter in a legal way by descent from the beginning of the Masonic organization so far back in the mystic mazes of the past that the memory of man runneth not to the con- trary. Subordinate Lodges deriving their authority from the Grand Lodge are au- thorized to initiate candidates into the Order only under such regulations as are prescribed by the Grand Lodge, which are specified in the charter and in the gen- eral regulations of the Order. No one but an Installed Master of a Lodge can legally make a Mason in the Province of Ontario, and he can do so only in a reg- ular Lodge when there is present a con- stitutional number with a charter from the Grand Lodge empowering them to work. It is a remarkable fact that opposition to the fraternity on account of the obli- gations taken by its members comes from religious sects that are supposed to know nothing about that which they proclaim against. The Catholic Church was the first to issue bulls, as they were called, of excommunication against Masons belong- ing to that church. The first was issued in the year 1738, by Clement XII., at that time Pope of Pome. He assigned as a reason of his condemnation that the Ma- sonic Institution confederated persons of all religions and sects in a mysterious bond of union, and compelled them to secrecy by an oath taken on the Bible, accompanied by certain ceremonies and the inprecation of heavy penalties. This, from that time to the present, has been the basis of Cath- olic opposition to the fraternity. TEE TRESTLE BOARD . 365 In speaking of oaths, Kichard Carlisle says, in his "‘Manual of Freemasonry”: ""I still deprecate all secret associations, all oath-makings, or absolute promises, as not necessary to the present welfare of English society.” He further says: ""Ma- sonic obligations are neither legal nor moral;” and, in referring to the abduc- tion of Morgan, says ""that Masonry . . . as an association with secret oaths and ceremonies, is a political and social evil.” It is admitted that in each of the de- grees of Masonry there is an obligation, and that there is a declaration of con- stancy attached to them. The candidate is first informed that the obligations he is about to take contain nothing which can conflict with any of the duties he owes to God, his country, his neighbor, or him- self. There is nothing in any of them that can in any way conflict with his duties as a law-abiding, moral and re- ligious citizen. The Mason who violates his obligation, no matter under what penalties he may bind himself, can only be punished by reprimand, suspension or expulsion from his Lodge and the fraternity, and deprived of all privileges of the Order. To all intents and purposes he is Masonically dead to the fraternity, and to every mem- ber thereof. It is Masonic death, and that is the only penalty that can be inflicted, and the only one that has ever been in- flicted. I make that statement advisedly, so far as the Masonic fraternity is con- cerned as a body regarding the disappear- ance of Morgan, who at one time resided in Toronto. That a man is thus dead and an outcast Masonically is not the fault of the Masonic Order. It is his own fault. The penalty attached to an obligation has no effect morally or other wise. If the ini- tiate should bind himself under no less a penalty than that inflicted upon Hector when he had his legs bound and tied to a chariot drawn by runaway horses, and dragged and pounded and beaten to a jelly around the walls of Troy, or that of being shot out of a cannon, or having his brains beaten out against the rocks of Gibralter, could not possibly add any- thing to the effectiveness of his obliga- tion. Dr. Mackey has well said, ""If in any promise or vow made by Masons penal- ties are inserted, it may probably be sup- posed that they are used only with a met- aphorical or paraphrasical signification, and for the purpose of symbolic or his- torical allusion. Any other interpretation would be entirely at variance with the opinions of the most intelligent Masons, who, it is to be presumed, best know the intent and meaning of their own cere- monies.” In answer to the traducers, or so- called Christian traducers, of Masonry. I will say that covenants, which are the same in effect as oaths or obligations, are of divine origin, and are found in the Scriptures as far back as the book of Genesis. In Chapter XY. of that book it will be found that where, to confirm a covenant which God made with Abraham, the latter, in obedience to the divine com- mand, took a ""heifer, a she-goat and a ram, and divided them in the midst, and laid each piece one against the other, that the covenanting parties might pass bp- tween them.” This custom is again alluded to in the book of Jeremiah, xxxiv. 1S-20, as fol- lows: ""And I will give the men that have transgressed my covenant, which have not performed the words of my covenant, which they have made before me when they cut the calf in twain and passed be- tween the two parts thereof,” etc. ***** To conclude, Eev. Dr. Oliver defines the penal sign as follows: ""The penal sign marks our obligation, and reminds us also of the fall of Adam and the dreadful pen- alty entailed thereby on his sinful pos- terity, being no less than death. It inti- mates that the stiff neck of the disobedient shall be cut off from the land of the liv- ing by the judgment of God. even as the 366 THE TRESTLE BOARD. head is severed from the body by the sword of human justice.” “Then, brethren, let us ponder, What we Masons pledge to do, When, prepared at yonder altar, We assume the Mason’s vows; Foot and knee, breast, hand and cheek, Oftimes warning, let them speak.” And if we do, the world will be benefited by the existence of us as Masons. Don’t CroaK, Do those persons who, when greeting friends and acquaintances, sometimes say, “Why, how badly you look; what is the trouble?” reaiize what harm they can cause ? Even with men and women in good health such a thoughtless remark is dis- quieting. Some people, says Brooklyn Eagle, are so constituted that they always look on the dark side of life. They fret and worry over trifles and to them such an observation is almost a,s’ serious as if they had subjected themselves to a con- tagious disease. What, then, must be the consequence to a person who is suffering from illness, the effects of which are only too noticeable. Depression of mind, in many instances, is the most dangerous foe to an invalid and this is what a physician cannot guard against or eradicate. A suf- ferer may feel in comparative good spirits and make a brave fight against his ail- ment, but when he is hit with a remark such as indicated he becomes discouraged, and the effect of this is certainly not salu- tary. Death from worry is not unusual. Why not, then, direct a bright beam of hope or a reference to the .sunny side of life, to the afflicted? It is better than medicine. A Poetic Engineer. lludyard Kipling has told about loco- motives that expressed themselves in rhyme, but never of an engineer who un- consciously made verses. Yet such an ore, according to a New York exchange, was William Blue, employe of a trunk line. One of Blue’s duties was to haul the through freight over the western division, and his pet engine was No. 2. One night he had an accident.. One of the flues in the boiler-box blew out, and he was stall- ed, blocking the main line. He reported the matter to the division superintendent, unwittingly, as follows: “Engine two blew out a flue. What’ll I do? Bill Blue.” Then he sat down to await instructions. This is what came over the wires from the superintendent’s office about twenty min- utes later : “Bill Blue: You plug that flue in en- gine two, and pull her through in time to get out of the way of twenty-two.” Downright Mean. He drew a letter from his pocket, glanced at it and hastily put it back; and there was something in the way he did it that attracted his wife’s attention. He meant that it should. “I wonder,” she said to herself, “what’s in that letter? He certainly was mighty disconcerted when he took it from his pocket.” Later he changed his coat for his smok- ing jacket and left the coat conveniently near her. The temptation was too great to be re- sisted, and when he was out of the room she slyly abstracted the letter from his pocket, as he had meant that she should do. Her curiosity, was satisfied. It was the bill for her latest gown, with comments on extravagance written across it. She wanted to answer them, but she could not, she was angry, but she dared not show it without betraying what she had done. When he returned she had to sit there anu smile as pleasantly as she had before he had left the room. Such a mean man ! THE TRESTLE BOARD. 367 The Noblest Mason of All. The fallowing is a stenographic report of a response to a toast, made by Bro. Brittain B. Purser, at the twenty-fifth an- niversary of the constituting of the Ma- sonic Lodge at McComb, Miss., a gather- ing of Masons, their wives, daughters, sis- ters, mothers and sweethearts : My dear friends, I am very happy to have been permitted to meet with you on this aus- picious occasion. And I greatly appreciate the honor your Worthy Master has conferred upon me. I felt I must thus express myself before asking your attention to my toast: “To the noblest Mason of them all — WO- MAN! !” It may perhaps be a matter of surprise to you that women are Masons at all, and far greater surprise, the noblest, but I assure you it is a fact, and if you will bear with me but a few moments I will demonstrate this to you quite perfectly. As Entered Apprentices we are taught that the principal tenets of our profession are BROTHERLY LOVE, RELIEF and TRUTH. Who regards all mankind as one great family, created by one Almighty Parent? Who concili- ates true friendship between the high and low, the rich and poor? Woman! And so she is the exponent of the first great Jewel, fraternal love. Who relieves the distresses, soothes the unhappy, sympathizes with the misfortunes of the unfortunate, closes the eyes of those who have left this life and have taken their de- parture to that land from whose bourne no traveler returns, restores peace to troubled hearts and minds? Woman, the embodiment of relief. We learn that truth is a divine at- tribute. Whose conduct is regulated bv its dictates, whose life is distinguished by sin- cerity and plain dealing, whose heart and tongue join in promoting the prosperity of everyone? Woman. And so in her we see a third and resplendent Jewel. We are taught the value of the four cardi- nal virtues, Temperanee, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice. I would ask for no clearer ex- emplification of Temperance than the life of Woman. There is no one who exhibits more fortitude than her whom we are wont to call the weaker sex. Fools rush in where angel* dare not tread, and man has ne’er been blessed with the prudence which has distinguished his sister. Justiee has in all ages been repre- sented by the figure of a woman, and who shall say that there is aught that ean add to the intuition of Woman’s decisions? We are taught that we -diouhl render ser- vice to those to whom it is due with free- dom, fervency and zeal. I would give you the query to answer me, who is nearer freedom, more fervent, and shows greater zeal than Woman in her service? As Fellowerafts we listen with attentive ears to instructive tongues, and those thing** we hear are safely lodged in the repository of faithful breasts. Will you show me one more attentive to the great teachings of our great est light than Woman? Will you permit me to sit at the feet of a (Gamaliel who can teach me sweeter or more noble lessons than Woman? Can you find for me, though you seareli the wide world over, a safer repository for eare->, troubles, sorrows, pleasures, joys, high am- bitions, great aims, than the fair bosom of Woman ? As Masters we are taught that Friendship, Morality and Brotherly Love complete the cycle. I would ask you for a preceptor under whose instructions I might learn more or these precious jewels than under Woman*-* teaching. The Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man! The Immortality of the Soul! These truths are deeply implanted in her heart by the Supreme Architect of the Universe Himself. And because, by the Grace of God, from birth they bask in the Light it is not neeessary for them to go through the forms of our degrees, but we of the sterner sex, not being so blest, must leave the western shores of darkness that we may travel into foreign countries, and hav- ing reached the eastern shore, must toil upward over a rough and rugged path, beset with dan- gers, until we reach the gates of the Holy City, wherein our First Grand Master has bnilded for our God a temple surpassing in beauty and excellence all other work of human hands. And, dear Brothers and Sisters, when to- night I have spoken of Woman I spoke of the good old fashioned kind, who know- how t brew and bake, ami who L not ashamed to be seen with a needle in her hand. Who is char- itable, sympathetic, modest, contented to he just a woman, loved and loving. Who ha- neither hankerings after woman’s rights, nor longings for a career, who doe* the duty that lies nearest, and whose children soon or late will rise up and call her blessed! Do you not now know that a Woman IS the NOBLEST Mason of them all? And speaking for the man-made Mason*, to those whose Masonry was breathed into them with the breath of life, I say to you a* one man. in the language of Shakespeare: “With all my love I do commend me to you : And what so poor a man a- Hamlet L May do, to express his love and friending to you, God willing, shall not lack.” 368 THE TRESTLE BOARD . THE SOUND OF AX AND HAMMER. Many Masonic Edifices to be Erected. Pasadena’s Embryo Temple. Pasadena Masons will build a handsome home of their own and they will do it very soon. The site has been chosen, the money is in the bank and architects will soon be invited to bid. The structure will be a handsome one, costing from $40,000 to $50,000, and work will be begun as soon as possible. It will be lo- cated on the west side of North Fair Oaks ave- nue, north of Union street. The lot has a depth of 130 feet and a frontage of 75 feet. The building will be of brick and very hand- some, three stories in height. One of the up- per stories, probably the third, will be devoted to lodge purposes. The upper story and the ground floor will be rented for offices and stores. The Masons expect to make the invest- ment a paying one. Masonic Hall for BerKeley. With the sale of the large tract of land at the end of Center street on Grove, owned by the Masonic Hall Association, the way is made clear for Durant Lodge to erect its proposed new Masonic Hall. The site for this structure has already been acquired at the northeast cor- ner of Bancroft way and Shattuck avenue. We may look for an imposing edifice wTien Durant Lodge builds. Will Build sl Masonic Hall. The Masons of San Leandro, Cal., closed a contract early in February which makes them the owners of the Schmidt property on Hay- ward avenue in that burg. The lot is on the south side of the street and a very desirable location. It is understood that the price paid for the property was $3,300. The purchasers will erect an imposing Masonic edifice. SpoKane’s New Building. An elegant new Masonic Temple is in pro- cess of construction in Spokane, Washington, on the north side of Riverside avenue, west of Monroe street." The architecture is Corinthian. There are two entrances, one leading to the ground floor, where are located banquet halls, lunch halls, kitchen, pantry, and all acces- sories of a well appointed service for special occasions. The armory for Iv. T, and Scottish Rite are also on this floor, as are the heating plant and storage rooms. The entrance most used is at the west end and leads by a staircase to a floor six feet above the street level, with main hall, parlor, library, billiard room, etc. The top floor con- tains a magnificent lodge room 36x72 feet, the prevailing style being Egyptian, with column capitals in lotus leaves. This lodge room oc- cupies two stories and is 24 feet in height, with gallery and stage, and has ample tyler’s and ante-rooms. The Eastern Star hall is located on the sec- ond floor, 57x38 feet, in Colonial style, with usual ante-rooms. The frontage of the Temple is 105 feet, and its depth 134 feet. Temple for Walla Walla. The lodges of Walla Walla, Wash., will form an association for the purpose of erecting a Masonic Temple in that city. It is the intention to have a three-story brick modern building, the lower floors to be used for business houses and the upper stories for offices and lodge room purposes. The committee has three different sites in view. A $30,000 building will be constructed. Improvements in Tacoma. The annual meeting was recently held of the Masonic Temple Building Association of Tacoma. One of the important acts of the meeting was the decision to increase the capital stock of the association from $40,000 to $50,000. The question of a suitable flooring for the social hall took up about an hour of the Trus- tees' time. It was proposed by some to in- stall a maple floor at a cost of $500. There was a strong sentiment against importing any lumber to Puget Sound, however, and the Trustees decided upon vertical grain fir floor- ing of the best obtainable quality. The in- crease in capital stock which was voted covers $2000 devoted to building the north wall of the building, not originally contemplated, and to furnishing the two upper floors. In Fresno County. The Masonic Temple Association of Selma, Fresno County, filed articles of incorpora- tion February 13th with the County Clerk. The capital stock is $3,000, all subscribed. The directors are: D. S. Snodgrass, J. G. S. Ar- rants, J. A. Stroud, Marion Sides and Dr. J. D. Wagner. The Masonic Lodge at Merced has leased new Lodge rooms in the Bancroft Building, which is just completed. THE TRESTLE BOARD 369 CHIPS FROM THE QUARRIES. News of the Craft, Cleaned from All Sources. In Contra Costa. The officers of Alamo Lodge, No. 122, F. and A. M., and Alamona Chapter, No. 214, 0. E. S., were jointly installed at Walnut Creek, Cal., early in February, with impressive cere- monies. The induction into office took place in the Masonic Hall, and was witnessed by about one hundred and fifty Masons and their wives. Eastern Stars and friends, including delegates from the different parts of the county. Past Grand Master William S. Wells offi eiated in the Blue Lodge ceremonies, being as* sisted by L. Sherburne, and Grand Patron Mc- Noble of Stockton, was installing officer for the Eastern Star, assisted by Grand Marshal Mrs. Kate Willets of San Francisco. The Masonic Hall was transformed into 1 bower of beauty, with evergreens, flowers and palms predominating. After the installation the guests repaired to the commodious town hall, with its artistically spread tables form- ing a square, filled with all the choice edibles which the ladies of Walnut Creek and the Eastern Stars are so noted for preparing. Speeches and a merry time followed. Following is a list of the officers installed: ALAMONA CHAPTER, NO. 214. Mrs. A. E. Clark, W. M.; W. G. Meese, W. P. ; Mrs. L. Anderson, Secretary; Mrs. Ethel Flournoy, Conductress; Miss Ruby Burpee, Assistant Conductress ; Mrs. J. E. Close, Chap- lain; Miss Lizzie Lawrence, Adah; Mrs. Bur- pee, Ruth; Mrs. F. Wood, Esther; Mrs. Van Gorden, Martha; Mrs. L. Hall, Electa; Mrs. S-. F. Ramage, Warder; J. Stow, Sentinel; Mrs. X. Hill, Associate Matron; Mrs. Sheldon, Mar- shal; Miss Fulton, Organist. ALAMO LODGE, NO. 122. A. E. Clark, W. M.; P. W. Compton, S. W.; F. Lawrence, J. W.; Arthur Williams, Treas- urer; C. Sharp, Secretary; F. V. Wood, S. D. ; W. R. G. Meese, J. D.; M. W. Hall, Chaplain; W. S. Burpee, R. F. Booth, Stewards; E. C. Palmer, Tyler. Death of Captain Hansen. It is with regret that the Trestle Board an- nounces the death of Captain Charles E. Han- sen, which occurred at his home at Grand Island, Walnut Grove, Sacramento County, Cal., January 17, 1904, advice of which reached this office too late for notice in the February number. Bro. Hansen was a mem- ber of Franklin Lodge, F. and A. M., and Onisbo Chapter, O. E. S., and at the time of his death was nearly sixty-six years of age. He was Captain in the service of the Cali- fornia Transportation Company, running on the Sacramento River, for forty years. Bro. Hansen was a subscriber for the first issue of the Trestle Board. Notes of the Eastern Star. The Eastern Star Chapter at San Rafael held a largely attended meeting February 22d and conferred degrees on four candidate^. Among the visitors present were: Grand Sec- retary Mrs. Wilatts and Past Grand Treas- urer Miss Heuer of San Francisco. Permi*- sion was granted to the Masons and their ladies of Mill Valley to form a Chapter. The meeting closed with an elaborate valentine banquet, the tables being appiopriately deco- rated. After the business session of Rose Valley Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, at Masonic Hall, early in February, the Worthy Matron provided a unique guessing contest in the shape of silhouettes of the various State? and Territories of the United States. These were cut from white cardboard and pasted on black paper, which was then suspended from the walls of the room. Forty-eight States and Ter- ritories were numbered, and the guessing card? contained corresponding numbers. The con- testants took cards and wrote their guesses as to the correct names of the States on the same. Eastern Star at Winters. Yololand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, was organized at Winters, Cal.. February 13th, with twenty charter members. The chapter was instituted by the Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. Chlo Routzalm, of Los Angeles, and the Grand Secretary. Mrs. Kate J. Willetts, of San Francisco, with the fol- lowing officers: Matron. Mrs. J. G. Griffin; Patron. Frank H. Owen: Associate Matron. Mrs. W. H. Gregory: Secretary, Mrs. J. M. Lamme; Treasurer, Mrs. J. G. Frederick; Con- ductress. Mrs. E. Treland: Associate Con- ductress. Mrs. Henry Brinck ; Marshal. Mr*. August Brinck: Warden. Mrs. \V. H. Robinson; Sentinel, W. A. Brinck: Adah. Mrs. W. A. Brinck; Electa. Miss Grace Griffin: Ruth. Mrs. Sam Taylor; Esther. Mrs. J. L. Harlan: Martha. Mrs.' Fred W. Wilson: Organist. H. Roy Brinck: ChaDlain, E. Treland. The new chapter starts out under the mo^t favorable auspices and is composed of a mem- bership that guarantees it* prosperity. A 5 many as possible of the forty odd waiting can- didates for membership will he taken in at an early date, and then a grand banquet will be given, to which sister chapters will be invited. 370 THE TRESTLE BOARD. THirty-four Years a Tyler. Editor Trestle Board : I hand you inclosed a photograph of Bro. T. Johnson, who has been Tyler of Emporia Lodge, No. 12, for thirty-four years. If any other Lodge can point to a Tyler older in service than Bro. Johnson we would be glad to hear of it. Bro. Johnson was born in Norway in 1830, sailed the seas as able seaman fifteen years, visiting every port in the world; came to the United States in 1859; made a Mason in 1868; took R. A. Degrees in 1869; Cryptic Degrees in 1868; K. T., in 1875; Eastern Star in 1870. Has been Tyler of Emporia Lodge thirty-four years, Sentinel of Emporia Chapter thirty- five years and Sentinel of Emporia Comman- dery twenty- nine years. Bro. Johnson has been Constable of Lyon County continuously since 1869. Although he is on the shady side of life, Bro. Johnson’s enthusiasm still burns bright- ly within his breast, and no younger member of the Fraternity is more active or zealous. His word is a GOOD BOND. Always faithful prompt, kind, considerate and painstaking, he can invariably be found when a meeting is called, at his post of duty, his hand extended to welcome all approaching our outer door, with a pleasant smile, and an encouraging word. Fraternally, Earl E. Fawcett, W. M. Emporia Lodge, No. 12, 'Emporia, Kans. The Craft in Ceneral. The new Masonic Temple at Gervais, Ore- gon, was dedicated January 28th. New York has 196 Royal Arch chapters, with a membership of over 25,000. There are 2,996 Masonic Lodges in the world working under the English constitution. Zion Lodge, of Detroit, which was instituted in 1761 by British officers stationed there, recently celebrated the 143d anniversary of the lodge. Fellowcraft teams exist in many of the Eastern cities, whose services for work in the third degree are in great demand by the va- rious lodges. The year 1903 was one of the most pros* perous in the history of Royal Arch Masonry ‘n Canada, and prospects for the present year indicate continued prosperity. At the recent meeting of the sovereign grand priory. K. T. of Canada, a net gain in* membership of 274 was reported, the largest gain in the history of the body. New York City has a Senior Deacons’ Club, organized for mutual study and improve- ment. which meets regularly at Masonic Tem- ple each month. All present and Past Senior Deacons are eligible for membership. El Katif Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, gave a grand ball in Spokane, Wash., on February 22d, the proceeds being applied to complete the Masonic Temple now under con- struction in that city. BooK Table. The Trestle Board acknowledges the re- ceipt, since the last issue of this magazine, of the following Masonic publications: From 111. Bro. Frederick Webber, 33d degree, transactions of the Supreme Council, 33d degree, for the Southern ‘urisdiction of the United States of America. From Bro. Alpheus A. Keen, Grand Secre- taiy. proceedings of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico. F. and A. M., for 1903. From Bro. Geo. A. Beauchamp, Grand Sec- retary,, proceedings of the Grand Chapter, R. A. M.. of Alabama, for 1893. From Companion Jacob T. Barron, Grand Secretary, Proceedings of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina, for 1903. From Bro. William A. Clendening, Grand Recorder. Proceedings of the Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters, of Tennessee, for 1904. THE TRESTLE BOARD. 37i California in Particular. Ashlar Lodge, No. 306, of Colton, installed officers February 4th. Hollister, Cal., Chapter, R. A. M., installed officers February 10th. The Masons of Long Beach, Cal., dedicated their new hall February 23d. Masonic Lodges at Needles and Compton, Cal., installed on February 1st. The Masonic Lodge at Ontario, Cal., installed officers the first week in February. The Eastern Star Chapter at Mountain View, Cal., gave a pleasing entertainment February 17th. Luserne Chapter, O. E. S., celebrated its tenth anniversary at Hanford, Cal., February 18th. The officers elected by Porterville Chapter, No. 85, R. A. M., were inducted into office early in February. Wm. H. Edwards, Grand Lecturer, visited the Masonic Lodge at Merced February 13th, for the purpose of instruction. The Order of the Red Cross was conferred February 6th upon a number of candidates by Watsonville Commandery, K. T. Long Beach (Cal.) Chapter, No. 84, R. A. M. installed officers on February 10th. A banquet and speeches followed the ceremony. Redwood City is preparing for a gala oc- casion on May 1st, when the Grand Lodge will lay the corner stone of the new county court house at that place. The Scottish Rite Consistory at Los Angeles is reported as prospering. A class of twenty- one received the thirty-second degree in the Southern city recently. George Albert Meister, retiring Master of Union Lodge, No. 58, Sacramento, was pre- sented with a beautiful Past Master’s jewel, February 3rd, by the brethren of his Lodge. The Masonic Lodges in Yreka have appointed a committee of three in reference to construc- tion of new Masonic Temple, consisting of J. E. Wheeler, W. M. of Howard Lodge, H. J. Sarter, W. M. of St. John’s Lodge, and H. B. Gillis of Cyrus Chapter. A pleasant feature in the Fraternity is the exchange of courtesies frequently effected. For instance, Ventura Chapter, R. A. M., con- ferred the Royal Arch Degree upon a candidate recently, the officers of Corinthian Chapter, of Santa Barbara, occupying the chairs. Members of De Molay Council, Knights Ka- dosh, No. 2, Gethsemane Chapter of Rose Croix, No. 2, and Oakland Lodge of Perfec- tion, No. 2, Scottish Rite bodies in Oakland, have been notified that on Monday evening, March 7th, the question of raising the fees for the degrees in the several bodies will be con- sidered. Franklin H. Day, Grand Lecturer of the Grand Chapter, R. A. M., of California, visited Ukiah Chapter, No. 53, on February 20th. The afternoon of the same day was devoted to in- spection and instruction. Bro. Day was ic- companied by Hon. Jacob Neff, P. G. H. I\, and Bro. Henry Ascroft, P. H. P., of California Chapter. West Gate Lodge, No. 335, has inaugurated a series of monthly lectures on Masonry at their hall in the Masonic Temple, Los Angeles. This is a step in the right direction. If more attention were paid to Masonic instruction out- side of the rigid lines of the ritual, and the law and literature of Masonry were properly emphasized in all our Lodges, great good would result. The Masonic Cemetery Association of Sacra- mento is making improvements in the Masonic Burial Ground in that city. Additional real estate has been purchased, and all the low land of the former holding is to be filled and brought up to grade, and laid out for occupa- tion. It is the intention in this new portion of the cemetery to follow the lawn plan so popular in San Francisco and Eastern cities. Golden Gate Commandery, No. 16, K. T., conferred the illustrious order of the Red Cross on a class of nine candidates February 22d at its asylum on Sutter street, and at the con- clusion of the ceremonies a banquet was en- joyed. In performing the work all the officers took one station higher. In honor of the anniversary of the birth of the Father of our Country the banquet hall was decorated with bunting and the national colors and the speeches were of a patriotic nature. Commandery Music. “California Commandery March” is the title of a new piece of sheet music composed by Sir Knight Isaac Doles, of Indianapolis, an old Californian. The piece is composed especially for and dedicated to our California Command- ery No. 1, of San Francisco. It is lively and inspiring, and is worthy of a place in any musical library. For piano or organ, band or orchestra. Published by the author, Isaac Doles, Indianapolis, Indiana. Sent postpaid on receipt of price. 50 cents. 372 THE TRESTLE BOARD . Funeral of Alvinza Hayward. The funeral of the late Alvinza Hayward, the widely known pioneer, whose death oc- curred in San Francisco February 14th, was conducted by the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of California in Masonic Temple on the afternoon of February 19th. Several of the officers of the Grand Lodge were present, as well as officers and members of the local commanderies. In the absence of Grand Master C. W. Cutting the ceremonies were presided over by Junior Grand Warden Ed- ward H. Hart of Berkeley. The special communication of the Grand Lod^e was held on account of Mr. Hayward having been Past Junior Grand Warden. Be- sides members of the Masonic order, a large number of the friends of the deceased were present. After the ceremonies the remains were placed in a vault at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Later the body of the late millionaire will be buried at his country home at San Mateo, according to his expressed wishes. Masonic Directory. There has been compiled by Bro. E. D. Thomas, of San Francisco, a Directory of Masonic Bodies of San Francisco, Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley and San Bafael. This publication is in pamphlet form, vest pocket size, and is a convenient and complete roster of all Masonic and Eastern Star bodies in and adjacent to San Francisco, and their officers, as well as a directory of all Masonic WANTED — SEVERAL INDUSTRIOUS PER- sons in each state to travel for house estab- lished eleven years and with a large capital, to call .upon merchants and agents for successful and profitable line. Permanent engagement. Weekly cash salary of $24 and all traveling ex- penses and hotel bills advanced in cash each week. Experience not essential. Mention ref- erence and inclose self-addressed envelope. THE NATIONAL, 332 Dearborn St., Chicago. grand bodies of this State. Every Mason should possess a copy of this directory. Modesto Masons May Build. The Masons of Modesto have a commit- tee out to ascertain if a desirable building site can be obtained. A two or three-story brick building of modern design and finish, is contemplated. Both the Blue Lodge and the Chapter are interested in the proposition. They have quite a building fund, which has been accumulating over a long series of years. New Lodge for Ft. Bragg. Twelve brethren of the town of Fort Bragg will petition the Grand Master for a dispen- sation to organize a Masonic Lodge in that community. The consent of the neighboring Lodge at Mendocino has been obtained. The Trestle Board is in receipt of bulletin of Buffalo Consistory, S. P. R. S., Thirty-sec- ond Degree, announcing that a regular con- vocation of that body was held in Buffalo, N. Y., for work in Twentieth Degree, Master Advitam. A large class of candidates received the degree, the meeting being held in the latter part of February. Inspector General C. T. Brown, thirty-third degree, conferred Scottish Bite degrees from fourth to third upon a class of six noviti- ates at Santa Fe, N. M., on the 13th and 14th of February. Ariel Chapter, at Antioch, gave a recep- tion the first week in February. 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Camp Meeker now numbers 300 summer homes and is still growing. It has added an addition this season, as well as a new free camping ground. Some day, it is predicted, the cottage colony will extend from Camp Meeker all the way to Cazadero, a distance of nearly twenty miles along the Russian River and Austin Creek. The district is most accessible, being but three or four hours from San Francisco and within reach of Postoffice, telegraph, and telephone ; country supply stores, cheerful hotels, and boarding houses. Booklets describing the cottage idea can be had by applying at 626 Market Street, or by inclosing 2-cent postage to G. W. Heintz, General Passenger Agent, San Francisco. a Choice 'Pianos 1904 STYLES Not since the days of ’76 (when the WILEY B. ALLEN CO. first started in business) have we ever had such a mag- nificent line of pianos to show as right now. 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