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as the possessor of an irreproachable character , a dignified demeanour , an expanded intellect and a liberal education . Happy and prosperous must those Lodges be which are governed by such men . " ¦' The time of meeting is looked forward to by the Brethren with the most pleasing anticipations ; prompt at the hour , every Brother is in his station , and the Avork is carried on with pleasure and profit . The Worshipful Master , who presides in his Lodge with ability , firmness and decision—for without force of character
there can be no , force of impression—Avhose manner is courteous yet dignified whose decisions are consonant with reason and Masonic law , and who dispenses light and information among the Craft , will ever be regarded by his Brethren as one who is entitled to their highest respect and the most fraternal regard . The anxious inquirer after truth and light feels that he may appeal with confidence and safety to the ruler of his Lodge as to one who is not only ready and willing to reward and advance him according to his ability and worth , but to one Avhose duty and high privilege it is to diffuse the beams of light and to scatter abroad the
seeds of truth—the aspirant , animated by the love of truth , uninfluenced by mercenary motives , duly appreciating the philosopher ' s apothegm that ic knowledge is power / ' and prompted by high desires , eagerly presses forward , believing in a nobler destiny , and aspiring after a brighter record . It is the Master ' s duty to assist him in his reseach ; it is his high privilege to " pour the balm of instruction o ' er the mind ; " to fill it with light , to stir up its powers , and to raise it to its proper supremacy over another . It is for him to bestow upon the neophyte , if he
finds him Avorthy and well qualified , not only wealth but power also—not the ivealth which corrupts its owner , nor the power which enslaves its dependent , but the ennobling wealth of wisdom and the enduring power of knowledge . The means of acquiring Masonic knowledge has iioav , by the indomitable perseverance of our distinguished Brother , Rob Morris , the Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky , been placed Avithiu the reach of all . His Masonic library , Avhich embraces several valuable volumes contributed by himself , should appear , not only in every Lodge-roonij but in the house of every intelligent Mason , as it embodies nearly all that really is valuable in Masonic literature . -
u financial affairs of the Lodge are managed by such a Master Avith prudence and economy . He regards debts due either by or to his Lodge peculiarly as debts of honour , and takes care ~ to have them promptly arranged . The Brethren , loving the man and respecting his authority , submit to his decisions Avith cheerfulness and alacrity , and are ready at all times to aid him in his efforts to advance the interests of the Order . The cement with which he has bound the Brethren together is not confined to the Lodge-room , but is carried out into the world , and practical illustrations of friendship and brotherly love are daily exemplified . Time Avill not now permit me to enlarge upon the various qualities and virtues which adorn the character of the model Master . I must therefore leave the subject for the present
and conclude by remarking that I feel proud and happy to be enabled to Bay that I believe avc have among us many Masters and Past Masters of Lodges who are an honour to the fraternity—many who are not only masters of men hub of ivork , and who arc indeed entitled to this proud distinction of being regarded . and esteemed as the cream of the Craft . " In consequence of an event of a painful and afflicting nature which occurred in my family in August last , I have not been able , during the past year , to devote
quite so much time as I would have wished to the duty of visiting our Lodges . My report , therefore , iu this particular will be very brief . I find , however , on reference to my journal , that in January last I assisted at the consecration of our bodges at Paris and Newbury , and visited also St . John ' s Lodge , Delaware . This hist Lodge , under the fostering care of our intelligent and Worshipful Bro . Button , I found in a most prosperous condition . In February 1 had the pleasure of paying
> m official visit to each of the following Lodges : —Strict Observance at Hamilton , Kilwinning of London , Beaver of Strathroy , and the Norfolk at Sirncoe , all of which were apparently- -flourishing . On the 24 th of May , assisted by several grand officers , and a largo number of brethren , I laid tho corner stone of a now schoolhouse in the town of Simcoe . On the 22 nd of June last I visited Brant Lodge , where I had the pleasure of initiating my eldest son into tho mysteries of om
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as the possessor of an irreproachable character , a dignified demeanour , an expanded intellect and a liberal education . Happy and prosperous must those Lodges be which are governed by such men . " ¦' The time of meeting is looked forward to by the Brethren with the most pleasing anticipations ; prompt at the hour , every Brother is in his station , and the Avork is carried on with pleasure and profit . The Worshipful Master , who presides in his Lodge with ability , firmness and decision—for without force of character
there can be no , force of impression—Avhose manner is courteous yet dignified whose decisions are consonant with reason and Masonic law , and who dispenses light and information among the Craft , will ever be regarded by his Brethren as one who is entitled to their highest respect and the most fraternal regard . The anxious inquirer after truth and light feels that he may appeal with confidence and safety to the ruler of his Lodge as to one who is not only ready and willing to reward and advance him according to his ability and worth , but to one Avhose duty and high privilege it is to diffuse the beams of light and to scatter abroad the
seeds of truth—the aspirant , animated by the love of truth , uninfluenced by mercenary motives , duly appreciating the philosopher ' s apothegm that ic knowledge is power / ' and prompted by high desires , eagerly presses forward , believing in a nobler destiny , and aspiring after a brighter record . It is the Master ' s duty to assist him in his reseach ; it is his high privilege to " pour the balm of instruction o ' er the mind ; " to fill it with light , to stir up its powers , and to raise it to its proper supremacy over another . It is for him to bestow upon the neophyte , if he
finds him Avorthy and well qualified , not only wealth but power also—not the ivealth which corrupts its owner , nor the power which enslaves its dependent , but the ennobling wealth of wisdom and the enduring power of knowledge . The means of acquiring Masonic knowledge has iioav , by the indomitable perseverance of our distinguished Brother , Rob Morris , the Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky , been placed Avithiu the reach of all . His Masonic library , Avhich embraces several valuable volumes contributed by himself , should appear , not only in every Lodge-roonij but in the house of every intelligent Mason , as it embodies nearly all that really is valuable in Masonic literature . -
u financial affairs of the Lodge are managed by such a Master Avith prudence and economy . He regards debts due either by or to his Lodge peculiarly as debts of honour , and takes care ~ to have them promptly arranged . The Brethren , loving the man and respecting his authority , submit to his decisions Avith cheerfulness and alacrity , and are ready at all times to aid him in his efforts to advance the interests of the Order . The cement with which he has bound the Brethren together is not confined to the Lodge-room , but is carried out into the world , and practical illustrations of friendship and brotherly love are daily exemplified . Time Avill not now permit me to enlarge upon the various qualities and virtues which adorn the character of the model Master . I must therefore leave the subject for the present
and conclude by remarking that I feel proud and happy to be enabled to Bay that I believe avc have among us many Masters and Past Masters of Lodges who are an honour to the fraternity—many who are not only masters of men hub of ivork , and who arc indeed entitled to this proud distinction of being regarded . and esteemed as the cream of the Craft . " In consequence of an event of a painful and afflicting nature which occurred in my family in August last , I have not been able , during the past year , to devote
quite so much time as I would have wished to the duty of visiting our Lodges . My report , therefore , iu this particular will be very brief . I find , however , on reference to my journal , that in January last I assisted at the consecration of our bodges at Paris and Newbury , and visited also St . John ' s Lodge , Delaware . This hist Lodge , under the fostering care of our intelligent and Worshipful Bro . Button , I found in a most prosperous condition . In February 1 had the pleasure of paying
> m official visit to each of the following Lodges : —Strict Observance at Hamilton , Kilwinning of London , Beaver of Strathroy , and the Norfolk at Sirncoe , all of which were apparently- -flourishing . On the 24 th of May , assisted by several grand officers , and a largo number of brethren , I laid tho corner stone of a now schoolhouse in the town of Simcoe . On the 22 nd of June last I visited Brant Lodge , where I had the pleasure of initiating my eldest son into tho mysteries of om