Where else lies the future?

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1960

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tahanan. Kailangang maunawa ng ating mga kabiyak ng puso at ang ating mga anak na kung paanong nagpapakasakit lavo upang sila'y mapadakila at mapaligaya sa buhay na ito ay gayon ding hindi natin nanasaing mapanganyaya sila sa kabilang buhay. Sa tulong ng mahinahong pagpapaunawa sa mga simulain ng Masonerya, banta ko'y walang banday na pamilya ng mason na maghihinagap na minamahal na kanilang ama ang kanilang katawan at ipinanganganyaya ang kanilang kaluluwa. Isang kasakimang walang pangalan na hangarin ng isang mason ang pagkakawasto ng kanyang sarili at pabayaan ang kanyang kaanak sa kadiliman at sa kuko ng mga kumakalakal sa pangalan ng Diyos upang magsamantala. Hindi natin maipagtatagumpay ang diwa ng Masonerya sa gitna ng daigdig habang bigo ito sa loob ng ating mga sariling tahanan, pagka't paanong maniniwala sa atin ang iba kung ang ating mga sariling pamilya na rin ang siyang una-unang hindi naniniwala sa atin? Inihaharap ko sa inyo, mga Kapatid, ang mga katotohanang ito na humihingi ng masusing pag-aaral at ng maagap na lunas. Maraming salamat. AAA Where Else Lies the Future? MASONRY AND THE EASTERN STAR - The following experts from the inaugural address of Mrs. Inez G. Stott, Worthy Grand Matron of Indiana, quoted from "The Indiana Freemason”, will he of interest to Masons in the Philippines: "The members of the Order of Eastern Star are related by various close tics to members of the Masonic Fraternity. The Order relies on the protection and support of all Masons and all Masonry. It was created to enable family wide participation in Masonic conduct. It contributes and adds to the structural nobility of Masons and Masonry. It is at the merer of Masonry for its patrons and their devotion to their elevated tasks in the Order. It suffers deeply when a Mason falters in the dispatch of the work in his station, and fails to function as craftsmanly as he works in the Fraternity. "The proudest of a Worthy Grand Matron’s days, as she travels over the state in her year, are when she inspects a chapter where a Worthy Patron gives his work nearly letter perfect, and when he also has supervised and achieved a high ritualistic performance by every officer in his Chapter. "These Masons are spectacular in their contributions to the Order of Eastern Star in Indiana, and I am humbly grateful to them and to the entire Fraternity.” WHERE ELSE LIES THE FUTURE? The following are extracts from the Message of the Grand Master appearing in the January 1960 issue of the "Indiana Freemason". MWB J. Carl Humphrey, Grand Master of lhe 144 THE CABLE TOW April 2960 Grand Lodge of Indiana, presents in no uncertain terms the value of youth organizations affiliated to Masonry: “Mary K. seemed a tiny one standing there beside me, but she was being installed Honored Queen of her Bethel of Job’s Daughters. She had taken her obligation to fulfill the duties of the office. Then, before being caped and crowned as the leader of the fine group of young ladies gathered around her, her high school choir, of which she is a member, sang to her. It wasn’t a rock-’n-roll number from the Hit Parade, it was “My God and I’’ and it seemed to be a message from those young hearts to one they held dear. Great tears of appreciation and affection rolled down her cheeks. In that moment God was close to all, especially Mary K. Her escort in these ceremonies was composed of a representatives from each of the Masonic bodies, in her words the “Masonic Family’' of her community. It was mv honor as Grand Master, to escort the I lonored Queen. Come with me now to the Grand Assembly, Order of Rainbow for Girls- Gathered together on the Indiana University Campus, on a beautiful night in June, was a great throng of beautiful young ladies dressed in lovely evening gowns, a veritable rainbow of colors with the sparkle of youth to enhance it. Their leader was one “Bunny". Her full name, Anchor Diane Rabbitt. She was beautiful to behold, charming in her manner, poised and confident beyond her years. Rhea, the beautiful and capable drill leader, presented a line of distinguished guests with ease, and all were received so graciously by little “Bunny'’. Yes, these were formalities which might indicate ability only in the social graces, but that wasn’t all. From these generous young souls came a check for $1000.00 for the Masonic Home, presented impressively by their “Bunny” Rabbitt. What a living tribute these young people are to those who dedicate so many hours and so much effort to helping them in their planning and to supervising their activities. To our Masonic brethren and to the ladies especially, who serve us as well as those young women, we pay great tribute. God’s blessings must surely rest upon them. Have you ever heard the obligation which each young man assumes as he kneels at the DeMolav altar? Have you ever witnessed the DeMolay degree and realized the import of its lessons? Have you ever listened to the beautiful message of the Flower Talk given by a DeMolav lad? Have you ever attended a DeMolay activity and heard them pray on bended knee, “God bless Father, God bless Mother, God bless the purposes of DeMolay”? I lore again adults are needed to supervise, to encourage and assist DeMolavs in their efforts. Many of our Masonic brethren lend their support to DeMolay as Dads of their chapters and as members of their advisory councils. Words cannot express the debt we owe them for their service. I lave you wondered yet, “Why all this talk about vouth organizations in a Masonic periodical devoted to Freemasonry”? Just this! These young people have been an inspiration and an example to me. 1 hev have warmed mv heart and rekindled mv hope in lhe future. For, mv brethren, where else lies the future? WHERE ELSE LIES THE FUTURE? 145

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