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of every member of St . Peter ' s Lodge , and of every Brother present , and to convey to you , in brief form , the sentiment of our unanimous fraternal esteem upon the occasion which lias brought us together tills day . '' The inscription upon this small memento of our " Brotherly love " for you , condenses all that your modesty ivould permit us to say "—( the W . M . here read the inscription)— " indeedit forms the text of
, your work , both on behalf of Masonry in general , and of this Lodge in particular . It is an established maxim in Masonry to confer honour and rewards according to merit and abilities , irrespective of conventional circumstances . Within tbe tiled recesses of the Lodge , we know nothing of the profane , and popular world , which is governed by artifice and violence . The square , the level , and the plumb-rule , guided by the volume of the sacred law in their emblematic sense , regulate the
distinctions and demeanour of Masons ; whilst rivalry with its conflicting passions and contending interests , exercise no baneful influence over the objects of our preferment . '' Bro . Harris , it affords me the greatest satisfaction to testify that during my connection with St . Peter ' s Lodge , I have ever observed in you the utmost promptitude to forward its influence and sustain its character . Indeed ; its existence in a very great measure is to be ascribed to your , zeal and assiduity . From the records of the Lodge
Minute-Book , I learn you were chiefly instrumental in establishing this Lodge . That archive of our assemblies and proceedings is replete with your presiding watchfulness and care over it . And I myself am witness that since I joined this Lodge , your attendance has been unremitting—your good-nature infilling up the vacant chair untiring . I feel myself under considerable obligation to you for that practical instruction which qualifies me to occupy the chair of this Lodge ; and with the rest of those who
are companions of St . Peter ' s Chapter , I feel particularly called upon to acknowledge you as the founder of that cope-stone to our fraternity in this locality , and the zealous and efficient chief of that highest order of Craft-Masonry . May we all prove worthy of that illustrious degree conferred upon us by your means . " So sensible am I of your merits , and the value of these services to us , that I could not rest satisfied till some mode of making our regard
for them was originated ; and though the tribute of that personal and fraternal estimation which I now beg your acceptance of , is but of small value in a pecuniary sense , I feel I do not overrate your goodness of heart when I express my confidence that you will treasure it as a substantial token of its pure and unalloyed nature . " May you enjoy many years of health and happiness in possession of this token of our esteem for you . " Bro . Harris ' s health was drunk in a bumper , with rounds of the Lincolnshire fire .
GRAND LODGE AT PETERBOROUGH . —Some few years since , and Masonry in this city was comparatively unknown ; but , by the spirit and energy of Bro . Thomas Ewart , the sleepers have awakened , and , lo 1 where all was darkness visible , there now beams forth a stream of light that irradiates a province 1
The EARL OP ABOYNE summoned his Grand Lodge of the united Provinces of Northampton and Huntingdon to meet him on the 9 th of May ; and notwithstanding tlie inclemency of the weather , the call was numerously answered . Brethren from all parts of the district
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of every member of St . Peter ' s Lodge , and of every Brother present , and to convey to you , in brief form , the sentiment of our unanimous fraternal esteem upon the occasion which lias brought us together tills day . '' The inscription upon this small memento of our " Brotherly love " for you , condenses all that your modesty ivould permit us to say "—( the W . M . here read the inscription)— " indeedit forms the text of
, your work , both on behalf of Masonry in general , and of this Lodge in particular . It is an established maxim in Masonry to confer honour and rewards according to merit and abilities , irrespective of conventional circumstances . Within tbe tiled recesses of the Lodge , we know nothing of the profane , and popular world , which is governed by artifice and violence . The square , the level , and the plumb-rule , guided by the volume of the sacred law in their emblematic sense , regulate the
distinctions and demeanour of Masons ; whilst rivalry with its conflicting passions and contending interests , exercise no baneful influence over the objects of our preferment . '' Bro . Harris , it affords me the greatest satisfaction to testify that during my connection with St . Peter ' s Lodge , I have ever observed in you the utmost promptitude to forward its influence and sustain its character . Indeed ; its existence in a very great measure is to be ascribed to your , zeal and assiduity . From the records of the Lodge
Minute-Book , I learn you were chiefly instrumental in establishing this Lodge . That archive of our assemblies and proceedings is replete with your presiding watchfulness and care over it . And I myself am witness that since I joined this Lodge , your attendance has been unremitting—your good-nature infilling up the vacant chair untiring . I feel myself under considerable obligation to you for that practical instruction which qualifies me to occupy the chair of this Lodge ; and with the rest of those who
are companions of St . Peter ' s Chapter , I feel particularly called upon to acknowledge you as the founder of that cope-stone to our fraternity in this locality , and the zealous and efficient chief of that highest order of Craft-Masonry . May we all prove worthy of that illustrious degree conferred upon us by your means . " So sensible am I of your merits , and the value of these services to us , that I could not rest satisfied till some mode of making our regard
for them was originated ; and though the tribute of that personal and fraternal estimation which I now beg your acceptance of , is but of small value in a pecuniary sense , I feel I do not overrate your goodness of heart when I express my confidence that you will treasure it as a substantial token of its pure and unalloyed nature . " May you enjoy many years of health and happiness in possession of this token of our esteem for you . " Bro . Harris ' s health was drunk in a bumper , with rounds of the Lincolnshire fire .
GRAND LODGE AT PETERBOROUGH . —Some few years since , and Masonry in this city was comparatively unknown ; but , by the spirit and energy of Bro . Thomas Ewart , the sleepers have awakened , and , lo 1 where all was darkness visible , there now beams forth a stream of light that irradiates a province 1
The EARL OP ABOYNE summoned his Grand Lodge of the united Provinces of Northampton and Huntingdon to meet him on the 9 th of May ; and notwithstanding tlie inclemency of the weather , the call was numerously answered . Brethren from all parts of the district