-
Articles/Ads
Article PROVINCIAL ← Page 27 of 36 →
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Provincial
W . M . ) could not , in justice to the noble lord , although in an assemblage of the Brethren of that Order , refrain from uttering a passing encomium on his lordship ' s private character . In private life he might safely say that his lordship was beloved and respected by all who knew him—by all whose fortune it had been to be in any way associated with him ; but the most so by those who had had the largest personal experience of his character . In every position he held in life—whether as a Mason , as a landlord , as a friend , or as a public
character—his lordship had won the admiration , respect , and esteem of all . ( Cheers . ) As a Mason , he had zealously performed his duty to the Craft and its innumerable Brethren ; as a landlord , he was noted for his kindness and liberality ; as a friend , he was distinguished for his generosity and warm-heartedness ; and as a public character , he had held " the even tenor of his way , " admired by his supporters , and respected even by his opponents . He ( the W . M . ) sincerely trusted his lordship might long be spared to continue his life of usefulness , and more especially to preside over the affairs of the Craft in the
province ot Lincolnshire . Deeply as they all regretted the noble lord ' s long indisposition—and which alone had prevented him from being present amongst them on that occasion ,- —it was some consolation to know that his lordship ' s health was improving . Might that improvement continue to completion , and might his lordship long live ! was his , as he knew it to be their , warm and earnest prayer . He ( the W . M . ) called upon them to drink with all the honours , < The health of the Earl of Yarborough , G . M . of the province , and Lord-Lieutenant of thecounty of Lincoln . " ( Cheers . )
The Secretary of the Lindsey Lodge , Bro . Nell , then read a letter which had been received by him from Lord Yarborough , in reply to the invitation sent to his lordship , requesting his presence at their inauguration festival . In this letter his lordship expressed his extreme regret that the state of his health prevented him from being amongst them ;¦ ¦ and his earnest wishes for the success and prosperity of the Lodge . He had had much pleasure in directing a supply of game to be forwarded for the banquet ; and would also be happy to be enrolled in the Lodge as an honorary member . ( Loud cheers . ) <
" The health of the Rev . J . Nairne , of Lincoln , D . Prov . G . M . of the Province , and of the other Prov . G . Officers , " followed , and was received with much cheering . Bro . Titus Rainey , of the Shakspeare Lodge , Spilsby , responded at some length . Bro . Poeklington , W . M . of the Lodge of Harmony , Boston , then rose , and proposed " The Lindsey Lodge , " whose establishment in the town of Louth they were met that day to celebrate . He viewed with the greatest satisfaction
the revival of Masonry in Louth—one of the largest and most important towns in the county of Lincoln ; and from the spirit which animated the members of the new Lodge he ventured to predict for it a bright and prosperous career . As a Mason of some experience , both in the Lodge with which he had the honour and pleasure of being connected , and with reference to other Lodges in the Province , he would venture to give the Brethren of the infant Lodge a few hints , which he trusted would not only be deemed opportune , but which he further trusted might be of service to them . Let them ever bear in mind , then , that one of the main principles on which their noble Order was based was charity ; arid that it
was ever their bounden duty , as he doubted not it would be their pleasure , fully to carry oat that principle—that holy " bond of peace . " He would warmly and earnestly impress upon them the value of their energetic and unceasing attention to this holy duty . He would also advise them strictly to keep the Lodge-funds untouched by any claims or demands for refreshment . Let the Brethren partake of such moderate refreshment as was desirable , and each defray the necessary cost thereof from his own pocket , so that the funds might be available for the exercise of that noble virtue to which he had seriously and earnestly directed their attention . Let it not he said , " See how these Masons eat , and drink , and enjoy themselves ; " but , rather , " See how these Masons relieve the poor and the distressed . " He would also urge upon them the great importance of Lodges of Instruction , which they would find in the highest degree beneficial for the proper working of
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Provincial
W . M . ) could not , in justice to the noble lord , although in an assemblage of the Brethren of that Order , refrain from uttering a passing encomium on his lordship ' s private character . In private life he might safely say that his lordship was beloved and respected by all who knew him—by all whose fortune it had been to be in any way associated with him ; but the most so by those who had had the largest personal experience of his character . In every position he held in life—whether as a Mason , as a landlord , as a friend , or as a public
character—his lordship had won the admiration , respect , and esteem of all . ( Cheers . ) As a Mason , he had zealously performed his duty to the Craft and its innumerable Brethren ; as a landlord , he was noted for his kindness and liberality ; as a friend , he was distinguished for his generosity and warm-heartedness ; and as a public character , he had held " the even tenor of his way , " admired by his supporters , and respected even by his opponents . He ( the W . M . ) sincerely trusted his lordship might long be spared to continue his life of usefulness , and more especially to preside over the affairs of the Craft in the
province ot Lincolnshire . Deeply as they all regretted the noble lord ' s long indisposition—and which alone had prevented him from being present amongst them on that occasion ,- —it was some consolation to know that his lordship ' s health was improving . Might that improvement continue to completion , and might his lordship long live ! was his , as he knew it to be their , warm and earnest prayer . He ( the W . M . ) called upon them to drink with all the honours , < The health of the Earl of Yarborough , G . M . of the province , and Lord-Lieutenant of thecounty of Lincoln . " ( Cheers . )
The Secretary of the Lindsey Lodge , Bro . Nell , then read a letter which had been received by him from Lord Yarborough , in reply to the invitation sent to his lordship , requesting his presence at their inauguration festival . In this letter his lordship expressed his extreme regret that the state of his health prevented him from being amongst them ;¦ ¦ and his earnest wishes for the success and prosperity of the Lodge . He had had much pleasure in directing a supply of game to be forwarded for the banquet ; and would also be happy to be enrolled in the Lodge as an honorary member . ( Loud cheers . ) <
" The health of the Rev . J . Nairne , of Lincoln , D . Prov . G . M . of the Province , and of the other Prov . G . Officers , " followed , and was received with much cheering . Bro . Titus Rainey , of the Shakspeare Lodge , Spilsby , responded at some length . Bro . Poeklington , W . M . of the Lodge of Harmony , Boston , then rose , and proposed " The Lindsey Lodge , " whose establishment in the town of Louth they were met that day to celebrate . He viewed with the greatest satisfaction
the revival of Masonry in Louth—one of the largest and most important towns in the county of Lincoln ; and from the spirit which animated the members of the new Lodge he ventured to predict for it a bright and prosperous career . As a Mason of some experience , both in the Lodge with which he had the honour and pleasure of being connected , and with reference to other Lodges in the Province , he would venture to give the Brethren of the infant Lodge a few hints , which he trusted would not only be deemed opportune , but which he further trusted might be of service to them . Let them ever bear in mind , then , that one of the main principles on which their noble Order was based was charity ; arid that it
was ever their bounden duty , as he doubted not it would be their pleasure , fully to carry oat that principle—that holy " bond of peace . " He would warmly and earnestly impress upon them the value of their energetic and unceasing attention to this holy duty . He would also advise them strictly to keep the Lodge-funds untouched by any claims or demands for refreshment . Let the Brethren partake of such moderate refreshment as was desirable , and each defray the necessary cost thereof from his own pocket , so that the funds might be available for the exercise of that noble virtue to which he had seriously and earnestly directed their attention . Let it not he said , " See how these Masons eat , and drink , and enjoy themselves ; " but , rather , " See how these Masons relieve the poor and the distressed . " He would also urge upon them the great importance of Lodges of Instruction , which they would find in the highest degree beneficial for the proper working of