Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-24

them and they begin that higher de- velopment that finds it's complete fru- ition in the life eternal.
 There should be no retrogression in the true life. Gods word of com mand to the children of Israel in the olden days wos Go forward" We may have met many difficulties in the past, may have surmoundted many ob- stacles. If so, it is because God has helped us. and with His command to go forward we have the promise of His help in the future. Life's duties crowd thicker and fastcr upon us every day.
 The labor and the waiting will be short. If we are allowed to reach ex- treme old age we may make 1t serene and beautiful if we obey Gods com mand. The marks of struggle, the come to us. but they will be our badges of honor. our token of renown through eternity.
 Those who early learn the lesson make their life a victorious progress, and death the gate of everlasting tri- umph. Gods statutes will be their song in the house of their pilgrim age.
 Presidents Address.(
 This was followed by the annual ad- dress of the venerable master, who took occasion to thank MT. Lippitt for his greetings and said:
 Veteran Brothers and Venerable Patriarchs: I congratulate you that by the wisdom and protecting care of our supreme grand master we are permitted on this our 10th anniversary and after the lapse of 10 years to again assemble in this hallowed temple, erected to the glory of God and dedi- cated to the purpose of Freemasonry. It is the only building in our state dedicated exclusively to Freemasonry, and in which provision has been made for all the grades of our beloved or der, both in the York and Scottish rites. and in which all the degrees of Masonry from entered apprentice to sovereign grand inspector general can be properly conferred.
 To the brethren of Norwich we cer- tainly are indebted for the privilege of assembling here today in these hal late ourselves that our lives have fall- en in these pleasant places If any of you were ignorant of Nor wich hospitality, you can congratulate yourselves that you are here today, for the warm words of welcome extended to you, and the fraternal manner of our reception are but a sample of true Norwich Masonic hospitality.
 Coupled with the pleasure we enjoy in the hearty welcome we have re- ceived and the feeling of fraternity expressed. those of us who were here 10 years ago can but remember from whom we received a welcome on that occa sion, the genial and every ready, whole sOuled Charles w Carter, and we must one and all feel the loss our brethren of Norwich and the Masonic fraternity of Connecticut have sus- tained.
 He referred to the deaths during the year and to the oldest veterans. This honor was until this year held by Wales Terrek but his place. is now taken by William Mckee of Shis city, in his 92d year, and seventy years a Mason.
 He referred to the committee on con- stitution and bylaws Venerable Broth CTS Tucker, Kilbourn and Atwood, stat ing they would report later, and urged that the membership be kept up.
 Our grand lodge reports show that there are 4,661 members in Connecti- cut who are exempt from due on ac- the order. These brothers are all eligi- b1e to membership in our association, and probably half as many more who have been from twenty-five to thirty little personal exertfon, induce some of this 5000 and more members to join our ranks and thus assist us in sup porting our association?
 He referred to the Lee memorial and the services and expressed his thanks to the venerable secretary The report of the secretary was ap- proved, was that of the treasurer, which showed balance on hand June p of $202.30. The necrologv of the Waldo.
 Fred A. VerpIank of South Man chester. grand master of the grand lodge. was in attendance and responded The committee on new constitution made a report of it's work and it was ordered printed andfaction upon if will be taken at the next meeting. A coi- association and $s3.f3 was received.
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