MASONIC OBLIGATIONS.
.[^ew, Zealand Freemason.] Many brethren are alive to the fat that.np suitable provision for tha relict of .widows and orphans has been made m *hie colony, audit cesds but an effort f onjthe part of leading Masons to institute a fund which? would be a credit to the Fraternity. We ask worthy brethren win were present at a^meeting when an application was made -for the re ief of a jpooyr* what were.their; feelings when a long discussion ensued as to the advisability o£ Toting the paltry Bum of £2; or £3 ? !: A poor widow or, orphan stood in.need probably^f ordinary comforls, whilelmbney: was beingspentattht r banqu«t-table that woald have sufficed to relieve the wants of the needy; and yet tha ;« glorious: proceedings/ or '■ solemnv farcei terminated? with "the Tylers' Toast* Away with inch an apology for Masonry;! The time hai icome when nothing bul a systematic *' more-nent to make provision Jfc?th« rei*t of dependents on the FrJSroity for jassist »nee will sunlca, and we caU on those brethren who value a good name and hive a due )ap-pre C : atioa of thtir . on i; ta unite ?in. establishing » Majsonic Benevol nt Fund.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume 4, Issue 270, 18 October 1883, Page 2
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194MASONIC OBLIGATIONS. Manawatu Standard, Volume 4, Issue 270, 18 October 1883, Page 2
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