Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-06-17

lie ha'i been a Master Mason more tnan 60 wears.
@ui Was = member Of this Grand Lodge in ls22.
Biothsf Robert Powers, member of North Star
L.tHr' 70 II med on the 10th dag OF JanuarF.
IN January last | received a communication
from bIpther Benjamin Clrran. Grand Secretary
OF me 'trand Lodge OF Nova Scotia announcing the
death OF NJ W. Brother Allen II. Grove. Grand
Master OF that Grand Lodge, who Ie.l on The 10Th
lay oil November last In The 4-ih wear of hfs ooe
our vermont Brother john b. HOllenbrck is still
living in This city. and sill poor His life history
Is known to the Masons OF Vermont and in his case
| need not remind you tina; the charities of this
Grand Lodge viii mol he und"aerveiy bestowed.
Brethren remember that the highest round Of our
Masonic ladder IS Disseminated charity.
In conclusion, my brethren, perm re uGre more
70 urge upon you, and thriu'' ysp u'r' the Ma
sons of vermont, careful AMI .,4-... ..Dus at
hcrence TO the noble principles u! pur Order as
taught by lis every symbol AMI tradition. We
have great pride IN the history and character OF the
Grand Commonwealth of Vermont We should
have greater pride IN the history an character of
Masonry m Vermont. and it is for US, having the
Interest and welfare Of the Or,ier In our keeping.
To so conduct ourselves and 50 teach others, who
properly look 10 us for instruction, that Vermont
Masonry may be 10 Us and our generation, an oh
lect Of just pride and cOngratulliiOn.
This Grand Lodge ls made up OF its officers. and
the principal officers of subordinate Lodges. II is
for Us 10 lead the way TO avoid the evil and teach
the right one may easily and correctly Judge the
character and condition of lodge by knowledge
oil the character, ability, zeal and devotion TO the
interests of the Order as shown by its Masters
and wardens. II the officers OF a lodge are not
qualified 10 instruct, the lodge becomes dull and
wanting in energy and zeal. the lodge becomes Ike
them. In short, the officers. in a great measure,
make the lodge and form lis character II is then,
OF the Utmost importance that the officers of lodges
should study Masonry well. not only the ritual of
the order bui also the teachings Of that ritual,
wei as Inc grand records that Masonry has made
Tor Itself IN the past as written upon the pages of
history. Masonry is full Of good teachings, its OBJ
Ject Is 10 make man betier-the Masonic student
cannot fan 10 he impressed with the nobility and
grandeur OF Its principles. To YOU, then, who are
me Masonic teachers OF vermont, ! would say.
study Masonry well, that you may know what YOU
are ehle1voring 10 teach. and how IN give the
needed instruction. Above all. remember that you
are taught 10 practice Masonry OF the lodge as
wei az IN Il. To give brother Kindly aimOnltiou
when needed. 10 support his faltering footsteps TO
contribute - his necessities and 20 guide hi;a away
from temptation AMI Into the safe isrOor of truth
and right. Masonry Is net mere theory. II means
sOmethlnEIt Is e:ulnenily practical. IL teaches lis
v0iaries how to act. And practice lis teach
ings, Sd mas We be judged in oar character as Ma
Brethren. by year favor have now he | the gavel
OF Grand Master three successive years. IL Is now
time that should retire from This honored position
mere are Others better qualified than am TO per-
form lis duties.
! shall carry with me only pleasing recollections
OF the past three years in my Masonic life. | am
aware OF none hut Kind feelings towards ny self.
During the past three years have andeagOred to
perform The duties of yorr Grand Master according
10 such Masonic llIhi and ability As possessed.
am aware or aiaurc lutnlny respect to fully an
swer the requirements Of my p0sifiou-no one can
be more painfully sensible than am OF the errors
have committed. an also aware .liaf, aided by
lhc counsel and advice G. -, We-iniOrmed breih-
rem, ami sunrcr.ed oy the loyalty OF Vermont Ma
sons e,efyW some measure OF success has a.
tended my efforts in the interests Of t..is Grand
! jurisdiction. The Grand lodge OF Vermont de-
! servcdy stands high in The siSferh0ol Of Grand
Lodges. Il during the past three years, shs has
lost none Of her prestige, shall sci abundantly
| satisfied.
IN ieliiiE. rom the of,ice or y0ur Granl Master,
shal l'se none of ms interest in the welfare,
prosperity and good name OF this Grand Lodge ana
OF masonry in vermont, hut shall endeavor to per-
iolia such duties as may come 10 my hands 10 do.
! IN" ears OF nv Cfrcial connection with this
/ Grshi Lodge have been pleasant Cae= &c re shey
can never he bloited from r n,eI-Ory. have re-
ceiVed none hut s-GG treatment at your hands
Jhe mi gatherings of the craft aat have at
/ ienaed, the kindly acenaintances have made and
the co'J,G. greetings that | have everywhere re.
! oe!ved will live long IN my memory. marking the
/ past TIRES years as the brightest and r,c.s.n.es
| years Of my life.
Let Us, my R-e::hreE 60 or in the performance
oi or masonic dulles, teaching iis principles and
prac.cing its preceptsand deserved blessings upon
| this Grand Lodge and upon Masonry IN Vermont
viii surely attend our efforts.