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dignity of our calling, and to exemplify the true and noble principles inculcated
upon us by our Ancient and Honourable Order. The grant of our Centenary
Warrant, while it suggests a review of the past, may also serve to mark the starting-
point of a new and yet more honourable career.
Let me ask the Brethren to regard these jottings from our history, with the
observations which have accompanied them, as a sprig of Acacia to mark the
position of the Lodge of the Nine Muses on this occasion of its Centenary; and
while we figuratively burn incense to the honour and glory of the Most High
for favours already received, let us entreat Him to be pleased to bestow peace and
prosperity on the Lodge during the ensuing century.