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the ermnf, and as a further evidence of ollr desire to reach the higher mental and moral plane, even if at the cost of some physical pleasure. 1 directed that the use of intoxicants should be eliminated from any entertainmenti'! within the Temple, and frOI11 all 1'[asonic entertainments of any I,ind within the .Jurisdiction. The practically unanimous t,j)proval given hy the Craft has set tbrobbing with satisfaction the chord all'eady pleasing to every. conscience and stilTed by my heart.
We heartily endorse this action by the Grand Master, and regard it as strictly within the province of our Order, and we are not surprised that it met with "practically unanimous approval." DECISIOl'lS.
Among these we note the following: Cubes are not permitted to be used in a 路ballot. Dual membership is not permitted, It is not permissiIJle fOl' a Brother -to be a membel' of two Lodges at one and the same time, either in this .Jurisdiction or in this and another. PEHOHATION.
With the passing of years, the lessons taught and the principles enunciated by our Fraternity are receiving a wider recognition, and mal;:in~ a deeper impress upon the thought and action of our memIJers, We are learning to carry into our every day life the high ideals which our worl, exemplifies. I'}nergy of action and honesty of purpose, with路 purity of thought, and kindlines>.; of spirit, are daily actuating our members to better deeds, and with that Idndliness comes a broader spirit of chal'ity. a charity of thongllt as well as of deed, and that charity is carried as on the wing-s of a dove, to the furt.lwrmost parts of 0111' .Jurisdiction. and every feather that drops, every message that falls, is one of "peace on earth. good-will toward men:' REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE,
This is a readable compilation from the pen of our sensible Brother, James M. Lamberton, covering 245 pages, and is an exhaustive report. In his preface he aptly says: The prospel'ity of the country has been reflected in that of the Fraternity, very properly words of caution to guard well the outer door have been given by different Grand Masters.
We think, with路 him, that the requirement of documentary evidence of a visitor, in all cases, is not a wise one. The party who will try to gain admittance improperly to a Masonic Lodge will hardly hesitate at forgery, or the use of papers belonging to another, if he can get possession of them. In his reviews of Oregon, he quotes from Brother Hodson (though he calls him Brot.her Parsons), as follows: Of the Order of Eastern Star he (Brother Parsons) says: "This organization of. the women of our household is earnestly working side bv side with us fa I' the welfare of t.he bome. and the comfort and pleasui'c of, its inmat.es. They have shown by their works that they arl!o entitled to 0111' consideration and respect, and have truly earned the title of 'sister.' I believe that their hands should be upheld in the noble work In