A sister speaks

Title

A sister speaks

Creator

Millare, Maria G.

Language

English

Source

The Cabletow III (3) January 1961

Year

1961

Rights

In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted

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Beware of the pit falls — — cA Sister Speaks — by MRS. MARIA G. MILLARE Scottish Temple, Dec. 3, I960 I am not a preacher and if at times I seem to preach, please understand :'iat I am preaching to myself most of the time. Sampaguita Chapter No. 3, like any oilier organization, can stand or lall at lhe will of the members. In ternal dissensions and strifes, little personal animosities and jealousies lend to rock the foundation of any organization. It is so hard to build, but so easy to destroy, and sometimes the reputation of a lifetime can be spoiled by a careless act of the mo ment. So, sisters and brothers, let us beware of the pitfalls. If at limes we are too hasty to criticize and say unkind things about a fellow mem ber, let us recall this poem: "If you are tempted to reveal A tale to you someone has told About another, make it pass, Before you speak, three gates of gold. These narrow gates: First, "Is it Then, "Is it needful?" In your mind (Jive truthful answer. And the next Is last and narrowest, "Is it kind?” Then again: "There is so much good in the worst of us, And so much bad in the best of us, That it ill behooves any of us, To find fault with the rest of us.” Sometimes in the jungle of little details, we lose sight of our main objectives. Sampaguita Chapter No. 3, aims to foster among its members the spirit of brotherhood. We call each other brother or sister, let it be so in our hearts. When we meet here or elsewhere, let our looks be full of good will, our handshakes ex pressive of sincere fellowship; and let our talk and actions reveal that our hearts are overflowing with the milk of human kindness. And this temple where we meet, let it be a place where we can be ourselves with out fear of being misunderstood, be cause we are with kindred spirits. When these things come to pass, then this temple, these meetings, will have happy associations for us, where members and visitors alike will feel welcome and will want to come again. These tilings I covet for our selves and our chapter. “There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave, There are souls that are pure and Then give to the world the best you have, And the best will come back to Give love, and love to vour life will flow, A strength in your utmost need; Have faith, and a score of heads will show Their faith in your word and deed. Give truth, and your gift will be paid in kind; And honor will honor meet; (Continued on page 88) 87 c&wo Letters November 14, 1960 Most Worshipful Sir: I cannot think of a more precious gift to a true and upright mason like you than these gavels that I am presenting to you. But before doing so let me say a few words about this present. Masonic traditions inform us that the spiritual edifice, the Lodge which we, as Free and Accepted Masons, and as brethren of an ancient fraternity, repre sent, is supported by three great col umns represented by the Worshipful Master in the east who symbolizes wis dom to guide, by the Senior Warden in the west who symbolizes strength to support, and by the Junior Warden in the south who symbolizes beauty to These gavels which I am presenting to you, Most Worshipful Sir, are made of the three finest woods of the Philip pines, namely: narra, molave, and lanete, are symbolic of the great columns of our lodge. Narra, the Philippine na tional tree, is symbolic of wisdom to guide: molave, the strongest and most majestic of our luxuriant forests, is sym bolic of strength to support; and lanete. the most beautiful and immaculate of ali species of Philippine woods, is sym bolic of beauty to adorn. I have thus the honor and pleasure of presenting to you these gavels, sym bols of the authority of the respective offices in the lodge which you had so ably administered, with the hope that they will be used for more glorious pur poses, that of perfecting the human ash lars with which you will continue build ing our spiritual edifice and, may I add, that of asserting or preserving our rights as freedom-loving citizens of a democracy. (Sgd) ROMULO Y. MENDOZA Pampanga Lodge No. 48 The Most Worshipful Dr. Luther B. Bewley Grand Master Grand Lodge of the Philippines November 17, 1960 Bro. Romulo Y. Mendoza Chief, Arts and Trades Division Bureau of Public Schools Manila Dear Bro. Mendoza: The beautiful gavels that you so kindly sent me are an exquisite gift that 1 shall always cherish from my friend and former co-worker in the Bureau of Public Schools. It is most difficult for mo to express in words my deep appre ciation to you for your generosity. Your letter accompanying the gavels is a gem of Masonic literature which I shall place in my files of important papers that have come to me during my long sojourn in the Philippines. Sincerely and fraternally yours, (SGD) LUTHER B. BEWLEY Grand Master A Sister Speaks... And a smile that is sweet will surely find A smile that is just as sweet. Give sorrow and pity to those who mourn; You will gather in flowers again The scattered seeds of your thought outbornc, Though the sowing seemed but vain. For life is lhe mirror of King and slave T'is just what we are and do; Then give to the world the best you have And the best will come back to you.” 88 THE CABLE TOW January, 1961

pages

87-88

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