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all appearances , we are as far from the appointment of a successor as we were this time last year . To what is this to be ascribed ? I recollect the time when Brethren of all ranks and all professions were regularly seen wending their way to the EASTERN STAR , there to learn the principles of our Craft , and separating to perform its duties . Then Norfolk ranked amongst the most zealous of the Provinces ; but now is her glory departedand she is become a by-word . For many years
, those who should have watched and ruled over us have been but too lukewarm . This of itself is sufficient to throw a partial damp over the energies of others . Still , let us hope that there is the Spirit of Masonry sufficiently strong in many to need only a rallying point ; that the fire is not quenched , but only smouldering . Whatever may be the cause of this long interregnum—whether it be want of zeal and energy , or what I rather imagine to be the casea want of cordialityand a jealousy as
, , to who may obtain the honours of the new G . L , let us no longer be idle , but let us be up and doing . Let us take example from other Provinces , from our Colonics , and from foreign countries . In the last ten years upwards of a hundred and twenty new Lodges have been opened in connexion with the Grand Lodge of England . The Society is spreading and flourishing in every quarter of the globe .
'' Far as the breeze can bear , the billows foam , Survey our empire and behold our home . " Let us look at the good our Brethren are distributing far and wide ; at the charitable institutions rising under their hands . How many aged have been comforted in their latter days—how many widows' tears have been dried—and , more than all , how many orphans are now being taught to walk in those paths which will lead them to the Grand Lodge
above ! Masonry has been beautifully and truly styled the handmaid of religion . Let us think of those things , ancl let us be ashamed of our own supineness . It is high time that a meeting should be called , for the purpose of petitioning the M . W . Pro .-G . M . to appoint a P . G . M . for Norfolk , and in so doing , let us express our hope that his choice may fall on one who has had some experience—who has given an earnest that he feels interested in
the cause , and will , in ruling his Province , add the "fortiter in re " to the " suaviter in mode . " And let none press for the honours of the new P . G . L . but those who mean to make themselves efficient in the duties of their respective offices . It is not the colour of a collar , nor the jewel attached to it , that can make a good workman . This advice I would more particularly recommend to the younger Brethren of private Lodges . It is not the efficiency of the W . M . alone , but the able of himself and all
working his officers , that gives effect to our beautiful ceremonies . Trusting soon to see Masonry arise in our Province with increased vigour , I am , Brethren , yours fraternally , PIIILO- MASONICUS .
LINCOLN , Sept . 28 . —The Members of the AYitham Lodge , No . 374 , celebrated the jubilee of their present warrant . A Lodge was held in this city as far back as 1730 , and a minute-book exists ( quoted by Dr . Oliver in his history ofthe AVitham Lodge ) , commencing a few years after , when Sir Cecil \ A ray , Bart , afterwards D . G . M . of England , was R . AV . M ., and many oftlie principal gentry ofthe neighbourhood , and the leading citizens were members . When it ceased to meet , there is no
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Provincial.
all appearances , we are as far from the appointment of a successor as we were this time last year . To what is this to be ascribed ? I recollect the time when Brethren of all ranks and all professions were regularly seen wending their way to the EASTERN STAR , there to learn the principles of our Craft , and separating to perform its duties . Then Norfolk ranked amongst the most zealous of the Provinces ; but now is her glory departedand she is become a by-word . For many years
, those who should have watched and ruled over us have been but too lukewarm . This of itself is sufficient to throw a partial damp over the energies of others . Still , let us hope that there is the Spirit of Masonry sufficiently strong in many to need only a rallying point ; that the fire is not quenched , but only smouldering . Whatever may be the cause of this long interregnum—whether it be want of zeal and energy , or what I rather imagine to be the casea want of cordialityand a jealousy as
, , to who may obtain the honours of the new G . L , let us no longer be idle , but let us be up and doing . Let us take example from other Provinces , from our Colonics , and from foreign countries . In the last ten years upwards of a hundred and twenty new Lodges have been opened in connexion with the Grand Lodge of England . The Society is spreading and flourishing in every quarter of the globe .
'' Far as the breeze can bear , the billows foam , Survey our empire and behold our home . " Let us look at the good our Brethren are distributing far and wide ; at the charitable institutions rising under their hands . How many aged have been comforted in their latter days—how many widows' tears have been dried—and , more than all , how many orphans are now being taught to walk in those paths which will lead them to the Grand Lodge
above ! Masonry has been beautifully and truly styled the handmaid of religion . Let us think of those things , ancl let us be ashamed of our own supineness . It is high time that a meeting should be called , for the purpose of petitioning the M . W . Pro .-G . M . to appoint a P . G . M . for Norfolk , and in so doing , let us express our hope that his choice may fall on one who has had some experience—who has given an earnest that he feels interested in
the cause , and will , in ruling his Province , add the "fortiter in re " to the " suaviter in mode . " And let none press for the honours of the new P . G . L . but those who mean to make themselves efficient in the duties of their respective offices . It is not the colour of a collar , nor the jewel attached to it , that can make a good workman . This advice I would more particularly recommend to the younger Brethren of private Lodges . It is not the efficiency of the W . M . alone , but the able of himself and all
working his officers , that gives effect to our beautiful ceremonies . Trusting soon to see Masonry arise in our Province with increased vigour , I am , Brethren , yours fraternally , PIIILO- MASONICUS .
LINCOLN , Sept . 28 . —The Members of the AYitham Lodge , No . 374 , celebrated the jubilee of their present warrant . A Lodge was held in this city as far back as 1730 , and a minute-book exists ( quoted by Dr . Oliver in his history ofthe AVitham Lodge ) , commencing a few years after , when Sir Cecil \ A ray , Bart , afterwards D . G . M . of England , was R . AV . M ., and many oftlie principal gentry ofthe neighbourhood , and the leading citizens were members . When it ceased to meet , there is no