Coronation Lodge 930 S.C.

  Freemasonry consists of a body of men banded together to preserve the secrets, customs and ceremonials handed down to them from time immemorial, and for the purpose of mutual intellectual, social and moral improvement. Freemasons also endeavour to cultivate and exhibit brotherly love, relief and truth, not only to one another, but to the world at large. Freemasonry offers no pecuniary advantages whatever, neither does there exist any obligation nor implied understanding binding one Mason to deal with another, nor to support him in any way in the ordinary business relations of life. Freemasonry teaches us to remember our common origin; it also encourages us to respect all social distinctions. Freemasonry has certain charities, but it is not in any sense whatever a benefit society, nor is it based on any calculations which would render this possible. The charities are solely for those who having been in good circumstances and have been overtaken by misfortun...