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N fo convince their leaders that we PACE TWELVE THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1981 Must Face Up (Continued from Page 3) ons have linked up the world as Yon before. Ideas are flashed within a few seconds of time from one end of the earth to the other. These peoples have discovered that their misery is not the universal fate of mankind and they are told by the agitator that within their reach, there is a new and better world if they only have the courage to rise against their masters and break away from ancient tradition and customs. Gospel of Plenty But nationalism and hunger would not, by themselves, account for the crisis of our day. The dy- namic cause is to be found in a religion which denies God and proclaims & Gospel of plenty for all those who would follow it. The evangelists of Christianity were not more fervent than are the present apostles of Communism on & gigan- tic scale. With all an Hogesn thods of propagan: ey con- pin a relentless attack on Western civilization and attempt to replace it by a new social order. The head- quarters of Communism are in Moscow, but as we all know, in every land, including our own, it has its agents pledged to advance its cause, ess of truth and patriotism. The Fifth Columnist gives the whole of his allegiance to the cause and disregards all the ordinary ties of honour and loyalty. He is ready to betray his country, to spy out its secrets, to sabotage its indus! , to stir up strife betweén emplo; and employed, to foment suspicion between trade and union leaders and their followers, to incite his fellow-workmen to useless strikes and to obstruct the peaceful settle- ment of local disputes. Behind all the local movements of Communism, there stands the armed might of Russia -- with its great armies, its huge air forces built up behind and within the screen of peace propaganda--of which the Stockholm Petition and the Warsaw Peace Conference were the latest manifestations -- with little local offshoots like the assem- bly in Massey Hall some days ago, when 2400 people avowed their allegiance to the forces behind the Iron Curtain, with the same old cry of 'peace and socialism'. Our hopes of peace have been cruelly disappointed. A new kind of war -- is being waged on a wide frontier. In Korea, it broke out into a shooting 'war and the interven- tion of Communist China in the dispute suddenly brought dangers of immeasurable gravity. The ex- tensive frontiers of the Soviet Union enable it to stir up trouble at far distant points -- in Yugoslavia, in Iraq, in Indo China, Malaya, and so forth. It prompts the satellite states to action and meanwhile keeps its own armies intact -- and we, of the Western democracies, are thus compelled to disperse and dissipate our forces in different parts of the world in our attempts to halt the advance of Commu- nism, Spiritual in Essence 'While the causes I have outlined are economic, political and social, it seems to me, as I said at the outset of my remarks, the roots of the world crisis are spiritual in essence because so many have lost their belief in a living God and with this they have lost the meaning and purpose of life. They are driven here and there, without any clear and satisfactory goal in view; they are restless and disillusioned, some- times wildly optimistic that the latest scientific discovery or political theory will inaugurate an earthly paradise, but at other times fear- ful lest some catastrophe may de- stroy the civilization they have built up and that death will ex- tinguish forever their own indivi- duality. Man is intimidated by the size of the universe and his appar- ent insignificance amidst the vast- to stick our heads in the sand -- as it were -- or complacently go about our daily tasks, conducting our lives if there were no real danger to ourselves and with the thought that it ot happen here. Yet, that seems to be the Canadian mood at times. A recent gallop poll reported that 45% of all Canadians had never heard of the cold war. Our people, generally, must under- stand that the forces would break down our economy are relentless, merciless, unscrupulous, cunning, crafty and atheistic, with a unity of purpose achieved by force, by ignorance and the NKVD. Justice, truth and charity have no place in their plans. They represent the very antithesis of our Masonic philosophy for we ow full well what has been the fate of Mone organizations where the tarian heel has trod. It is strange tnar we who live and desire -- above all things -- peace, harmony, brotherly love, relief and truth, should be im- mersed in this welter of conflict, but we are in it and must meet the situation in a practical, realistic manner and even at great self- sacrifice protect our way of life for ourselves, for those who come after us and the rest of mankind. We must do so without in any way diminishing our faith and our loyal adherence to the fundamental prin- ciples upon which our Order is founded. Then, too, as a corollary to all this I believe that we must share our prosperity with those who are less fortunate than we. While economic aid is not of itself sufficient, we know that it pays to help our neighbours. We must meet the danger of internal agression in Europe, in Asia and elsewhere by contributing a share of our God- given wealth, even though it might mean some reduction in our high standard of living, Would Encourage Immigration I also believe that we must en- courage to come to Canada many in those distressed areas who would make good citizens. We have room for a much greater population than 14 million people. By stepping up the tempo of our immigration policy we would not only help to relieve the situation in the ever crowded areas of the world but our economy would be benefited by the acquisi- tion of men and women who are willing to work, contribute their skill and play their part in its development, We must share the freedom and the opportunities which this land of ours so abundantly affords. But we should not bring them here and let them find their own natural niche. We must see that they are properly absorbed into our economy and given an understanding and an appreciation of the value of the freedoms for which we and those who have gone before us, have fought so hard to secure. Too often we have left them to the tender mercies of many sub- versive interests who are most assiduous in their efforts to poison their minds and infiltrate their ranks. I might briefly sum up what I have just suggested by stating that in my opinion, we must prove to the hilt, by every means possible, the merits and advantages of our democratic way of life, It is our duty, as Canadian citizens, to ac- tively promote and support all ef- forts to fulfil this purpose. But what can we, as Masons, contribute toward easing the trials and tribulations of this troubled and turbulent world? What can we do, both collectively and indivi- dually, to bring about a more universal understanding of the brotherhood of man and Father- hood of God? I remember that in the early days of the last World War, someone prophesied that it wld end in 1944 and that peace would be restored by a Freemason sitting on a throne in Jerusalem. An extravagent declaration, indeed, but the real interest in it lies in the fact that the word "Freemason" or "Freemansonry" should have occurred to anyone in such a cone on. ness of the infinite spaces. Loss of | Dect! belief in God has left him perplexed and helpless in the midst of forces which he has helped to unleash but which he now finds he is unable to control, The unfortunate facts are that there has been a general deterior- ation throughout the world of the moral character of mankind. A grim and gruelling struggle is being waged between the forces of good and evil in the realm of -human faith, human thought, human need and human aupiration--on the out- come of which, fought, as it is, within the living hearts of men, de- the orientation of the future and accomplishments of the peoples of this world and in this soundless war--in this battle for men's minds--we are all combatants, for the front lines are entrenched within the familiar precincts of our homes, our offices, our workshops, within the compass of our daily striving. Science has not failed us. harnessed comfort, convenience and enjoy- ment. It is the human heart which and men who have as our guiding lights the we meet to-night. Brilliant Future Prospects Our country is one of the free communities of the world. It is pros- perous, virile, vast, with a brilliant prospect for the future. We must, grim struggle -- responsibilities which involve the building up and main- tenance of our defences, not for conquest. or acquisition of territory, but for the protection of our way of life against the external and internal forces which are constantly striving to destroy it and in order ave. the means, the resources and to support our ideals of We must be realistic about the Science Rewrites Conditions However, words of a similar im- port can be found in a statement, made some years ago by a great Englishmen, whom it was my priv- ilege to meet on one occasion, pointed out that science had re- written the conditions under which we live; that the world had grown smaller; that the barriers of time and distance had been broken and with' them had gone the proctec- tion which these had always afford- ed, while the misfortune of it all was that our thinking had not made a corresponding advance and these things which were intend- ed for our benefit had become a constant source of danger, "There is only one remedy" he stated, "and it may be somewhat far removed. Nations, as well as indi- viduals, must learn to like each other better, to dislike each other less. We must throw off--if we can-- the tendency to suspect that which we do not clearly understand. The need of the world is that we should find, somewhere, a common medium of expression -- a common meeting place from which we move forward to that closer, that better under- standing, that greater mutual confidence which must obtain if civilization is to endure." That language is very close to the lang- uage of Freemasonry, my Brethren. It is a call for that which -- after all -- is the purpose of our greatest efforts as an organization -- a true conception of the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man with all that it implies. That is the work which remains to be done; that the opportunity which lies ahead of us. How far can we, as an organization, rise to that opportunity? In answer to that question, I put you one or two thoughts for what they may be worth, but I must point out that they represent my personal views, though I believe they would carry the approval of the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. We know, of course, that the Grand Lodges (including our own) and other Masonic bodies, such as the Supreme Council of the A&ASR., and the Grand Chapters of Royal Arch Masons throughout Canada, the US, and the UK, maintain contacts to a limited de-|- gree With thelr corresponding bodies in many jurisdictions throughout the free world and that there is a spasmodic interchange of visits be- tween representatives of these bodies which supplements these contacts in no small measure. Further, we are well aware of the fact that in some countries there are organiz- ations who style themselves Mason- ic but who do not strictly Adhere to the basic principles upon our Order is founded, Naturally, these cannot be officially recognized for reasons which I do not need to elaborate, but I maintain that the principles to which we hold are such as must appeal to men of goodwill in every country and in every clime; that no matter where we may go in this world, such men are to be found -- men who are Masons in their hearts. Intensive Effort Needed I suggest, therefore, that these troubled times call for a more intensive effort than has been applied in the past on the part of all Masonic jurisdictions to keep in closer' touch with each other and that we should attempt in every possible way, to reach the minds of these people in foreign lands, especially where they are labouring under difficulties, dangers, disillusionment and distrust; to give them encouragement and hope; to let them know that as men who adhere to common ideals with us, we have their interest at heart and want to help them, Even though our efforts might seem to do more than extend the right hand of fel- lowship, these Brethren would be drawn closer 'to us and thereby gain courage to meet the winds of adversity to overcome the difficul- ties which now beset their path. We might make some mistakes, it is true, but I believe that we must more actively press the mission of Masonry if it is to be maintained as a universal science, spread over the four divisions of the Globe, and that out of these closer contacts can come inestimable and lasting benefits. Actually, our own welfare, is bound up with these brethren in many respects by ties of blood and kinship or the practical exigencies of the times. In his report to the Congress of the United States, after his recent visit to Europe, General Eisenhower made this significant statement in urging strong U.S. participation in the defence of Europe; "The grea- test contribution of everyone must THEIR GREATES RHR 'situation. Is won't do any good GAY with MUSIC, LAUGHTER * The happiest 70 MINUTES of your life! 1 FEATURE DEN SOLDIERS" 4 "WELLS FARGO" WITH JOEL MoCRAE THE MARX BROS. IN "ANIMAL CRACKERS" LENGTH hth) CROSSWORD - - - By Eugene Sheffer HORIZONTAL 1. acorn 8. 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Great Lake 40. nothing but 41. wax 43. grafted (her.) | A N T E L] 2-14 : 26 minut M U 38, Jewish 42. live coal Average time of Distributed by King Features Syndicate 44. imp 46. jackdaw be confidence. We are talking about what is in the hearts. Nobody can defend another nation by itself. The true defence of the nation can be found in its own soul". 'Then, I believe that there are many things which we, as Masons, can do and need to do in this time of crisis, For Masonry is not a negative institution. The practi- cal. object of Freemasonry is the intellectual, the moral, the spiritual improvement of individuals and society Are we, individually and collectively, pressing forward to that objective? There is a magnetic force in the working of this insti- tution which draws men of all walks of life to the work of Masonry, often at inconvenience to them- selves -- sometimes at personal sacrifice, giving of the best that is in them for the unselfish pur- pose of promoting the interests of this institwtion of ours What is that magnetic force -- that strange work which Masonry seems to do for us? I believe it is not to instruct us in the details of our duties, but to correct our thinking and to en- courage in us the love of truth for its own sake. Work of Freemasonry It is to first principles we must return in times of perplexity and doubt and these Masonic associa- tions of ours, this Ritual of ours; seems to have a strange power of bringing us back to first principles --of getting our feet upon solid ground, of lifting our eyes above the conflicting ana feeble light of human systems to those great Ights which in all the vicissitudes of Ru- man experience throughout the whole course of history have shone out with a still and steady ray to beckon us onward on the upward path of progress to higher and better things, The power to enable us to readjust ourselves, to cleanse and purify our sense of permanent values in all our human relation ships -- that, to me is the work of Freemasonry which it does in a manner and extent seldom, if ever, equalled. We are engaged in a struggle to preserve and protect the things which we, as individuals and as NOTICE! 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De- feat, dispair, disappointments and disillusions may seem to lurk within them and beset our path at every turn but I am firmly convinced that in the end, history will record the utter failure of those who ad- here to the ideologies of the totali- tarian State, which is founded on fear, aggression, persecution -- the denial of individual rights and the Divinity of the Creator. They will fail because they represent a retrogression in the progress of the civilization a species of gangster- ism which contains within itself the seeds of its own destruction. Democracy and the democratic spirit, based as it is on the prin- ciples which we, as Masons, hold so dearly, must, and will triumph. We do not know how long the struggle in which we are engaged wil last--how bitter it will be, but we know this, that we must fight on with imagination, enthusiasm and conviction in the knowledge that eventually, victory will come because we have on our side--behind all our efforts to defend our democracy-- those vast moral resources which are based, not upon fear but upon a firm faith in God, love of free- dom, of truth, of justice, of respect for the value and the dignity of human life and the human soul -- resources which, in every age, have shown themselves to be inexhaus- tible and unconquerable. There are many things we, as an organization, cannot do or ever attempt. to do, but we can keep those great lights trimmed and burning those vast reserves strengthened and unimpaired. That, my Brethren, is the role which Masonry can and should portray in this world crisis. 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