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the banks of the silver Avon , on the ruins of Kenilworth , AA arwick Castle , or the Collegiate Lady ' s Chapel , without feelings of the deepest interest . This mi ght not be strictl y Masonic , but Masons could not be deprived of any privilege to which they were otherwise entitled , ancl those of Nature , next to adoration of God , were the very first . Having m Lod ge spoken on the gratification that attended the "' occasion of the meeting , he begged to allude very gently to a slight discrepancy in discipline ; in doing so he trusted the hint would not be considered
disrespectful to any then present ; he meant the wearing of the Royal Arch clothing in an Entered Apprentice Lodge . The Constitutions only permitted that the Royal Arch Jewel should be worn by them so entitled . He then entered into some general subjects in which the duties of Masonry were advocated ; and observed that of all feelings , that of deep veneration for the Mother Lodge should be first and foremost in the heart . The Mason might leave the country ancl join a Lodge in his locationwhere he would
new , be permitted to share in the glories of the Craft , but the bright imaginings of a fond heart would continually yearn towards his Mother Lodge , from whence ( as from his mother ' s 1 " -Hi lmbibed the Precious draught of nature ) he had first learned the hol y and beneficent truths of Masonic revelation . He helcl it that no Mason should ever dissociate altogether from his Mother Lodge ; the few shillings necessary for this would scarcely be an object under any circumstances
. The comprehensive encouragement of this affectionate impression , would do incalculable service to the Brethren , ancl give stability to many Lodges , whose warrants , instead of being lost or surrendered , would be maintained with generous devotion . " And now , Brethren , having inflicted , " saicl the Doctor , " along speech , by which 1 have departed from the declaration of the Master that long speeches prevent social pleasure , I shall make the best reparation in my power , by proposing the health of that worthy and excellent Mason— . ( WVmoi * -
, tic cheering . ) This time-honoured Lodge had that day attained a most distinguished position by the celebration of its Jubilee , and that important epoch was so ably seconded by Brother Sharp , as to leave eulogy ineffective . He would not attempt to particularise parts where the whole was so near perfection ; a youth , in Masonry , at least , of such promise , looked well m the distance , and he devoutly prayed that Providence would shadow out the coming future , by so protecting the Lodge , that Centenary miht
a g eclipse the Jubilee—( great cheering . ) Having alread y spoken of the aged , which belong to all time , by their past youth , the memory of which made time a business of yesterday—by their presence in the fullness of a green old age , —and by their closer approach to the confines of another world , which to them was opening its ethereal promise , —thus he saicl was age ever to be venerated . His own jubilee was passed , and yet he could enjoy with perfect delight the transactions of
a day so important to the Craft . In walking up the ladder of life , it was cheerful to observe the sunny horizon , and on reaching a zenith , that horizon was grancl and wonderous . The descent was not so discouraging as important , but it called for deep and serious reflection . In looking at the age of his friend , the Master he hoped that uninterrupted health , increasing prosperity , with length of clays , would await him , —aye , even to the Centenary of the Lodge—( rapturous applause . ) " And it may not be beyond probability that the Brother now presiding may be then present , and remember the grateful
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Provincial.
the banks of the silver Avon , on the ruins of Kenilworth , AA arwick Castle , or the Collegiate Lady ' s Chapel , without feelings of the deepest interest . This mi ght not be strictl y Masonic , but Masons could not be deprived of any privilege to which they were otherwise entitled , ancl those of Nature , next to adoration of God , were the very first . Having m Lod ge spoken on the gratification that attended the "' occasion of the meeting , he begged to allude very gently to a slight discrepancy in discipline ; in doing so he trusted the hint would not be considered
disrespectful to any then present ; he meant the wearing of the Royal Arch clothing in an Entered Apprentice Lodge . The Constitutions only permitted that the Royal Arch Jewel should be worn by them so entitled . He then entered into some general subjects in which the duties of Masonry were advocated ; and observed that of all feelings , that of deep veneration for the Mother Lodge should be first and foremost in the heart . The Mason might leave the country ancl join a Lodge in his locationwhere he would
new , be permitted to share in the glories of the Craft , but the bright imaginings of a fond heart would continually yearn towards his Mother Lodge , from whence ( as from his mother ' s 1 " -Hi lmbibed the Precious draught of nature ) he had first learned the hol y and beneficent truths of Masonic revelation . He helcl it that no Mason should ever dissociate altogether from his Mother Lodge ; the few shillings necessary for this would scarcely be an object under any circumstances
. The comprehensive encouragement of this affectionate impression , would do incalculable service to the Brethren , ancl give stability to many Lodges , whose warrants , instead of being lost or surrendered , would be maintained with generous devotion . " And now , Brethren , having inflicted , " saicl the Doctor , " along speech , by which 1 have departed from the declaration of the Master that long speeches prevent social pleasure , I shall make the best reparation in my power , by proposing the health of that worthy and excellent Mason— . ( WVmoi * -
, tic cheering . ) This time-honoured Lodge had that day attained a most distinguished position by the celebration of its Jubilee , and that important epoch was so ably seconded by Brother Sharp , as to leave eulogy ineffective . He would not attempt to particularise parts where the whole was so near perfection ; a youth , in Masonry , at least , of such promise , looked well m the distance , and he devoutly prayed that Providence would shadow out the coming future , by so protecting the Lodge , that Centenary miht
a g eclipse the Jubilee—( great cheering . ) Having alread y spoken of the aged , which belong to all time , by their past youth , the memory of which made time a business of yesterday—by their presence in the fullness of a green old age , —and by their closer approach to the confines of another world , which to them was opening its ethereal promise , —thus he saicl was age ever to be venerated . His own jubilee was passed , and yet he could enjoy with perfect delight the transactions of
a day so important to the Craft . In walking up the ladder of life , it was cheerful to observe the sunny horizon , and on reaching a zenith , that horizon was grancl and wonderous . The descent was not so discouraging as important , but it called for deep and serious reflection . In looking at the age of his friend , the Master he hoped that uninterrupted health , increasing prosperity , with length of clays , would await him , —aye , even to the Centenary of the Lodge—( rapturous applause . ) " And it may not be beyond probability that the Brother now presiding may be then present , and remember the grateful