The man who comes to the Grotto had his
Masonic origin in a Blue Lodge, where he was taught to reverence the name of
GOD, and to pray for guidance. He came on through the Degrees where his
knowledge of the dignity of Masonry was expanded, and the GROTTO was provided
for him as a place where he might join with his Brothers in letting human
instincts for fun, pleasure, and amusement have sway.
The GROTTO was not and is not given to Masons as a place for exercising
practices that would not be tolerated in the Masonic Bodies, or which are taboo
among gentlemen. The GROTTO stands for all of Masonry and for wholesomeness in
life. It stands for letting in the sunshine on discouragement, grief, and woe,
it would substitute hope for despair at all times.
Without the formalities that attend the Degrees in Masonry, it brings members in
close fraternal touch, and it breeds confidence between wearers of the FEZ. The
Grotto has always been made up of men in every community, men whom you are glad
to know, men who travel by preference on the sunny side of the street, and who
play a fair game all the time. They hit the ball hard in business and pleasure,
but they know when the brakes should be applied. They sow in kindness, to reap
in FRIENDSHIP and GOOD FELLOWSHIP. The Grotto is the playground for Master
Masons. When playtime is over there, we go back to the world as MASONS, charged
to maintain a "Good Report" among our fellows.
Membership in the GROTTO gives us the right to wear its emblem and to
participate in its good works as well as its pleasures. It give us an
opportunity to know the finest fellows on earth, and we should guard well this
privilege.
Aut Mori Grotto Blue Lodge Liaison is
Robert Edwards.
Ask any member for a petition.
