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length completely succeeded in overthrowing the huge mass of absurd attack which formerly used to be levelled against us . All his works I most strongly recommend to your perusal , as well as those of Preston , Hutchinson , Ashe , Calcott , and Smith , the whole of which are in the course of publication , edited by Dr . Oliver . The study of Alasonry is that which I have ever found most interesting and instructive , and I feel convinced that every one who has pursued it will agree with me in this opinion . Our Lodge ceremonies are most beautiful and
impressive ; but still , if a Brother lacks that Alasonie lore which is necessary thoroughly to understand them , they soon become tedious and irksome . A course of study is necessary to the attainment of every science , and can any one suppose that " that science which contains all others" is to be arrived at without study , and , as it were , by a miracle ? No , my Brethren , be not deceived ; without study you will never be perfect masters—Masons , indeed , you will be , as being initiated into our order ; but that order you all virtually despise who do not give it so much of your
attention and time as to grasp its hidden beauties , and to work out its secret mysteries . It is also most desirable that you should be all well ancl thoroughly acquainted with the Book of Constitutions—every one ought to be well versed in the laws of the society to which he belongs ; indeed to us it ought to be a double pleasure to be well versed in those Masonic laws , as ive must never forget that they were ori'ginaliy framed in this province , and published under the sanction of the Grand Lodge of England , by the Provincial Grand Master of Dorset , Brother VV . AVilliams—a Brother whose memory must ever be dear to all who love the Craft , and whose son I am truly and justly proud to have sitting in
the Deputy ' s chair ; and I fee ! glad in having this opportunity of publicly thanking him for the service he has done me and the Craft at large in kindly accepting office . 1 have been particularly gratified in the visits which I have paid to the various Lodges in the province , in finding the great order and decorum which generally prevails , and I am glad now to be able to thank all my Brethren for the very kind attention which they have paid me . No province in England can excel this in
tlie practical working of Masonry—few can vie with it . Let us all strive to continue to hold this high character ; let us show that we act up to our principles , that we are Masons in heart , Masons in action . I very much regret that the Lodges at Blandford and at Poole , should be , as it were , in a dormant state-let the Brethren of those Lodges rouse themselves—let them make a pull , " a long pull , a strong pull , and a pull altogether , " and their Lodges will again spring into existence with a
renewed vigour , which will cause astonishment even in the minds of those who have been most active and anxious in their resuscitation . The Lodge at Blandford , I fincl , has never been summoned under the new warrant obtained in 1842 . My Brethren at Blandford , do not throw away your high privileges ; be active , be unanimous ; all difficulties will be overcome , and your Lodge will at once burst forth a meridian splendour which will not more surprise than delight the province . I know of nothing that will ive me greater pleasure than the Masonic duty
g which will devolve on me , in consecrating the Blandford Lodge—may the Great Architect of the Universe grant that I may be shortly called to perform it . lt is a source of great regret to me that there should be no Masonic Lodge at Bridport . Masonry has flourished there heretofore—may it do so again . Let the Alasons of Bridport rekindle tlieir Alasonie fire ; I will promise every aitl in my power to promote so
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Provincial.
length completely succeeded in overthrowing the huge mass of absurd attack which formerly used to be levelled against us . All his works I most strongly recommend to your perusal , as well as those of Preston , Hutchinson , Ashe , Calcott , and Smith , the whole of which are in the course of publication , edited by Dr . Oliver . The study of Alasonry is that which I have ever found most interesting and instructive , and I feel convinced that every one who has pursued it will agree with me in this opinion . Our Lodge ceremonies are most beautiful and
impressive ; but still , if a Brother lacks that Alasonie lore which is necessary thoroughly to understand them , they soon become tedious and irksome . A course of study is necessary to the attainment of every science , and can any one suppose that " that science which contains all others" is to be arrived at without study , and , as it were , by a miracle ? No , my Brethren , be not deceived ; without study you will never be perfect masters—Masons , indeed , you will be , as being initiated into our order ; but that order you all virtually despise who do not give it so much of your
attention and time as to grasp its hidden beauties , and to work out its secret mysteries . It is also most desirable that you should be all well ancl thoroughly acquainted with the Book of Constitutions—every one ought to be well versed in the laws of the society to which he belongs ; indeed to us it ought to be a double pleasure to be well versed in those Masonic laws , as ive must never forget that they were ori'ginaliy framed in this province , and published under the sanction of the Grand Lodge of England , by the Provincial Grand Master of Dorset , Brother VV . AVilliams—a Brother whose memory must ever be dear to all who love the Craft , and whose son I am truly and justly proud to have sitting in
the Deputy ' s chair ; and I fee ! glad in having this opportunity of publicly thanking him for the service he has done me and the Craft at large in kindly accepting office . 1 have been particularly gratified in the visits which I have paid to the various Lodges in the province , in finding the great order and decorum which generally prevails , and I am glad now to be able to thank all my Brethren for the very kind attention which they have paid me . No province in England can excel this in
tlie practical working of Masonry—few can vie with it . Let us all strive to continue to hold this high character ; let us show that we act up to our principles , that we are Masons in heart , Masons in action . I very much regret that the Lodges at Blandford and at Poole , should be , as it were , in a dormant state-let the Brethren of those Lodges rouse themselves—let them make a pull , " a long pull , a strong pull , and a pull altogether , " and their Lodges will again spring into existence with a
renewed vigour , which will cause astonishment even in the minds of those who have been most active and anxious in their resuscitation . The Lodge at Blandford , I fincl , has never been summoned under the new warrant obtained in 1842 . My Brethren at Blandford , do not throw away your high privileges ; be active , be unanimous ; all difficulties will be overcome , and your Lodge will at once burst forth a meridian splendour which will not more surprise than delight the province . I know of nothing that will ive me greater pleasure than the Masonic duty
g which will devolve on me , in consecrating the Blandford Lodge—may the Great Architect of the Universe grant that I may be shortly called to perform it . lt is a source of great regret to me that there should be no Masonic Lodge at Bridport . Masonry has flourished there heretofore—may it do so again . Let the Alasons of Bridport rekindle tlieir Alasonie fire ; I will promise every aitl in my power to promote so