Articles by the Fraternity
FUTURE OF FREEMASONRY
Masonry has been defined in more ways than one; as a peculiar system of morality, which will enable the devoted among its adherent brethren to ascend the theological ladder from the Lodge on Earth to the LODGE IN HEAVEN ; as a peculiar science veiled in allegory and illustrated by Symbols, which strives after the search of the Divine Truth ; as the veiled expression of spiritual life, etc. Hardly are more definitions necessary to amply illustrate with unmistakable emphasis and clarity that Masonry is not 'an-evening' - 'every-month' social event with creature comforts thrown in for good measure, but IS in the fewest of words a very serious and concerted effort TO KNOW ONE SELF by practicing with deep concentration the concise set procedure, followed by intense individual study to reach the underlying ocean of illuminating knowledge, fathoms below the surface. Most ardous study is a pre-requisite for advancement in this direction of the greatest of LEARNING, aptly referred to by Lord Tennyson.
" AND ONE FAR-OFF DIVINE EVENT TO WHICH THE WHOLE CREATION MOVES".
In the progress of this glorious search of the great goal, the assidous Brethren daily elevate and ennoble themselves so distinctively as to be noticed as exemplars by society.
Such impressions, spontaneously created at the different centres by Masons constitute the Masonic Appeal irresistibly felt by non-masons, particularly the youth, who will be attracted to our fold. Our character, to methods in which we practice our professions keeping the Masonic precepts to the fore, the interests Masons take in and their concern and affection for each other will forcefully appeal to the non-masonic fraternity. While the making of a good Mason is a life long process, a Mason-in-the-making throws a noticeable glow, as long as he cultivates the high principle Masonry and develops a loftiness of mind. The character of a Mason determined not only by the society he is a member o, but by the id that control his life, the affection that rules his heart and the thought that guide is daily conducted and actions.
As observed earlier the making of a Mason is tough long process so all ardent devotees can be said to be on the high way of this g journey to self-improvement REMEMBER THIS ALWAYS that we Masonry are solely and inescapably responsible for to-morrow, the FUTURE FREEMASONRY.
It is doubtless that while a few do not measure upto the required height a large number are capable of appreciating the fine things and main ning a high standard of integrity and morality, the direct outcome of good Masonic Work in Lodges and their personal research. This is irrefutable fact. If it had not been so, Masonry would not have survive much less flourished as now. Masonry must become known as the v, epitome of Truth and Justice to the main in the street from the example behaviour, helpful and self-sacrificing nature and other noticeable lauding attributes of Masons.
Every attempt should made by the Senior to interpret Masonry correct and well to the new candidate who are welcomed into the Lodges, that they would well and truly integrate themselves into the new society order, surcharged with very noble outlook. Brethren, this is a clarion c to every Mason to build for the future even better a fraternity. Genuine quality must be the basis of this new structure. Certainly this is not reflection on the present quality. No, far from that, it but it is only reminder that by our conduct as men and Masons and through our won as Brethren of the different Lodges, there must be a daily improvement. Never be satisfied with our attainments but hunger for greater and great improvement. This will flood our Lodges with men of quality and zeal ensuring INDEED A GREAT FUTURE FOR FREEMASONRY.
