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my Masonic career in this place , it is extremely probable , so far as practical Masonry is concerned , that I shall close it on the same spot , by my appearance amongst you this day . I have arrived at a time of life when I ought to retire from the active business of Masonry ; and it is highly probable that this is the last open Lodge I shall ever see in this world . Jlay we all meet together in happiness in the world beyond the grave . I have freely stated my opinions on the use and intent of
Freemasonry . And as your Lordship has authorised me to propose a toast , I am glad to name a Brother , who is not only an ornament to my Mother-lodge , but who has , in his own person , given to these sentiments a practical illustration . I allude to Bro . Ewart , yourP . D . G . M ., to whose activity , knowledge , and zeal , not only the St . Peter ' s Lodge , but the entire province , is indebted for its present state of prosperity ; whose talent as a Mason is only equalled by his virtue as a man , and
whose perseverance and Masonic tact have entitled him to the esteem of every worthy Mason . I rejoice in the hope that the Lodge in which we have this day assembled , and which owes its revival to Bro . Ewart , will exist under his auspices for years to come ; that at the termination of the century , when every eye in this assembly shall he closed in death , when every pulse shall have ceased to beat , and the green sod be laid over our mouldering remains , the members , at that period , may offer up a silent memento to the honour of those who have
been removed by death . " The D . P . G . M . was drunk with the Lincolnshire fire . Dr . Oliver ' s address was marked by , if possible , more than his usual impressiveness , and was listened to with the greatest attention . Bro . EWART , in returning thanks , observed that while he held the responsible situation of D . P . G . M ., he would strenuously exert his humble talents in promoting the happiness of the Brethren . He was
sensible of his own incompetency , and the difficulty thereby occasioned , but it was a maxim with him to endeavour to overcome difficulty , and it was his duty to support his noble patron , by obeying to the utmost the regulations his lordship thought proper to suggest . AA'ith the permission of the Provincial Grand Master , he should conclude by requesting the Brethren to fill their glasses , and dedicate the contents to the health of Bro . Crucefix , who , in his exertions for the Craft at large , had done
so much for the St . Peter ' s Lodge in particular . Few words ivould suffice on this occasion ; the respected Brother was known far and near ; and wherever known , equally beloved and respected —( cheers ) . Dn . CRUCEFIX , in reply , entered at some length into the history of the St . Peter ' s Lodge , and related some interesting particulars , ivhich evidently gratified the meeting . The subject of the Asylum had been alluded to , and the consent of the noble Earl to preside , he could assure the meeting , was looked on by the Governors as an auspicious omen of success .
In the course of the evening the noble Chairman proposed several toasts . Bro . Hewlett acknowledged that referring to the Provincial Grand Officers . The health of the ladies of Peterborough was given by Dr . Crucefix , and received with acclamation by the company . The Doctor also passed a very merited eulogium on the Pomfret Lodge , ivhich called forth a very pleasing address from its Worshipful Master . The transactions of the day will not pass unremembered .
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Provincial.
my Masonic career in this place , it is extremely probable , so far as practical Masonry is concerned , that I shall close it on the same spot , by my appearance amongst you this day . I have arrived at a time of life when I ought to retire from the active business of Masonry ; and it is highly probable that this is the last open Lodge I shall ever see in this world . Jlay we all meet together in happiness in the world beyond the grave . I have freely stated my opinions on the use and intent of
Freemasonry . And as your Lordship has authorised me to propose a toast , I am glad to name a Brother , who is not only an ornament to my Mother-lodge , but who has , in his own person , given to these sentiments a practical illustration . I allude to Bro . Ewart , yourP . D . G . M ., to whose activity , knowledge , and zeal , not only the St . Peter ' s Lodge , but the entire province , is indebted for its present state of prosperity ; whose talent as a Mason is only equalled by his virtue as a man , and
whose perseverance and Masonic tact have entitled him to the esteem of every worthy Mason . I rejoice in the hope that the Lodge in which we have this day assembled , and which owes its revival to Bro . Ewart , will exist under his auspices for years to come ; that at the termination of the century , when every eye in this assembly shall he closed in death , when every pulse shall have ceased to beat , and the green sod be laid over our mouldering remains , the members , at that period , may offer up a silent memento to the honour of those who have
been removed by death . " The D . P . G . M . was drunk with the Lincolnshire fire . Dr . Oliver ' s address was marked by , if possible , more than his usual impressiveness , and was listened to with the greatest attention . Bro . EWART , in returning thanks , observed that while he held the responsible situation of D . P . G . M ., he would strenuously exert his humble talents in promoting the happiness of the Brethren . He was
sensible of his own incompetency , and the difficulty thereby occasioned , but it was a maxim with him to endeavour to overcome difficulty , and it was his duty to support his noble patron , by obeying to the utmost the regulations his lordship thought proper to suggest . AA'ith the permission of the Provincial Grand Master , he should conclude by requesting the Brethren to fill their glasses , and dedicate the contents to the health of Bro . Crucefix , who , in his exertions for the Craft at large , had done
so much for the St . Peter ' s Lodge in particular . Few words ivould suffice on this occasion ; the respected Brother was known far and near ; and wherever known , equally beloved and respected —( cheers ) . Dn . CRUCEFIX , in reply , entered at some length into the history of the St . Peter ' s Lodge , and related some interesting particulars , ivhich evidently gratified the meeting . The subject of the Asylum had been alluded to , and the consent of the noble Earl to preside , he could assure the meeting , was looked on by the Governors as an auspicious omen of success .
In the course of the evening the noble Chairman proposed several toasts . Bro . Hewlett acknowledged that referring to the Provincial Grand Officers . The health of the ladies of Peterborough was given by Dr . Crucefix , and received with acclamation by the company . The Doctor also passed a very merited eulogium on the Pomfret Lodge , ivhich called forth a very pleasing address from its Worshipful Master . The transactions of the day will not pass unremembered .