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December 2011 Master’s Message

Posted in: Master's Messages by Worshipful Master on December 1, 2011

When I accepted the Chair, as Worshipful Master, I wore the chain of office on my shoulders. This chain identified me as a humble representative of King Solomon. This chain of office could have hung heavily, like a fetid yolk around my neck. This did not happen, for one simple reason – My Brothers! In this lodge, the brothers carried out any and all of the commands which I gave them. They were willing and able to do the tasks, and they made it look easy. So Brothers, Thank all of you for making that chain of office not a yolk but a very light necklace.

Thinking back over the year, one of my hardest tasks to carry out was splitting the work to be done between the older more accomplished Brethren and the new Brothers. I like to think that in this, I managed quite well.

This lodge that I will be handing on to my successor is very vibrant and successful. The only advice I can give is, keep it that way! But put your own stamp and style onto the chair.

Merry Xmas to All,

Yours Fraternally,

Franklyn Johnson, W.M.