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NOTICE Many complaints having been received of the difficulty experienced in proem ing the Freemason in the West-end , the publisher begs to append the following list , being a selected few of the appointed agents : — Black , 11 .. ] ., 47 , Great Qucen-strcct .
Jordan , G . W ., 169 , Strand . Kirby ancl F . ndcan , 190 , Oxford-street . Nash and Teutcn , Savile Place , Conduit-street Phillips , D ., 6 ; , Great Portland-street . Utting , Wm .. 2 , Palsgrave-place , Strand , And at W . H . Smith and Son ' s bookstalls .
To Our Readers.
TO OUR READERS .
The Freemason is a sixteen page weekly newspaper , price 2 d . It is published every Friday morning , and contains the most important and useful information relating to Freemasonry in every degree . Annual subscription in the United Kingdom , Post free , 10 / . Brethren in foreign parts , wishing to have this newspaper sent them regularly from thi office of publication , should , in sending their remittances , add II thc 2 d . per week the postage on 20 Z .
newspapers . The Freemason may be procured through any newsagent in the United Kingdom by giving ( if needed ) thc publisher ' s address , 198 , Fleet-st . All communications , correspondence , reports , & c , must be addressed to the Editor .
To Advertisers.
TO ADVERTISERS .
The Freemason has a large circulation in all parts of he Globe , its advantages as an advertising medium can hereforc scarcely be overrated . For terms , position , & c , apply to GEORGE KENNING , 198 , Fleet-st .
Answers To Correspondents.
Answers to Correspondents .
All Communications , Advertisements , & c , intended for insertion in the Number of the following Saturday , must reach thc Office not later than 12 o ' clock on Wednesday morning . Careful attention will be paid to all MSS . entrusted to
the Editor , but lie cannot undertake to return them unless accompanied by stamped directed covers . The follow ing stand over : — Prov . G . Lodge of Somersetshire ; Thc Mayo Statute at Cockermouth ; Reports of Lodges 1458 , 1224 ; Chapter •533 ; Lodges of Instruction 45 and 1228 .
The Cosmopolitan Masonic Calendar, Diary, And Pocket Book For 1876.
THE COSMOPOLITAN MASONIC CALENDAR , DIARY , AND POCKET BOOK FOR 1876 .
A form has been forwarded within the last twelve or fourteen days to the W . M . of every London lodge , respectfully requesting that the name and number of thc lodge , place , day and months of meeting might he filled in and
returned as speedily as possible , in order that corrections , where needed , may be made in the Diary ancl Pocket Book for 1 B 76 , which will be ready about October 1 st . As many lodges do not re-assemble until October and November , a large number of the applications will not unfortunately reach the W . M . until too late for the
publication . The publisher will therefore be very thankful to any W . M . or other officer , or members , who will favour him by forwarding the above information as early as possible to the Office , 19 8 , Fleet Slrett , London . A regular form will be sent , when required , on receipt of name and address .
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Scottish Freemasonry.
SCOTTISH FREEMASONRY .
Wtr had intended finishing our remarks commenced last week to-day , but as we publish in this impression a most able letter from a Scottish brother , on the present position of the Craft in Scotland , we think it better to give up our intention . We do not know that we could say
much that is either new or striking . There is no reason why the Masonic system in Scotland should not be as firm and regularized as it is in England , but pt-rhaps on the whole , it is more respectful to Scottish Freemasons , and the Scottish Grand Lodge , to believe that they are capable of
managing their own concerns , and know their own business best , and so we leave the matter here . We shall always welcome any change , which shall give strength and vitality to Freemasonry in Scotland ; as knowing how warm-hearted and "leal " our good brethren are , we always feel regret when we hear it said , what is the
proof before the world of the active principles of Scottish Masonic Charity ? All movements , though good in themselves , which do not deal with the annual contribution from every member to the Benevolent Fund are only palliatives in our opinion of a standing weakness , not a permanent remedy , nor a radical cure .
The Masonic Congress At Lausanne.
THE MASONIC CONGRESS AT LAUSANNE .
A dreadful event is taking place this week in Switzerland . Elderly Abbes and young Ultramontomes are shaking their heads and ears in pious horror at the development of the " mystery of the iniquity" of Freemasonry , evidenced by tolerated ( tolerated , Sir !) meetings of revolutionists ,
conspirators , illumines , agitators , destructives , unbelievers , internationals , " children of Satan , " kc , & rc , from all parts of the world , at the pleasant and quiet city of Lausanne . What dreadful consequences may be the result of this weakness of the Swiss authorities , who can foretell or venture to say ? But there can be no doubt " something
is up , some mischief is being hatched , when these dreadful Freemasons meet in such large numbers . There can be little question that it is only to further their own " secret warfare against Church and State . " Now , we always feel a great deal of pity for alarmists , whether elderly ladies or young " ansers , " and , we think it well to endeavour to relieve their anxieties and sooth
their fears . Not that we believe that anything we can say will do so , in fact , now , as the word " Freemasonry " acts like " a bit of red rag " to large classes of bovine Romanists and Ritualists . As we write , and when you read , the meeting of the Rite Eccossais will be about half over
not quite ; and we think it , therefore , well to call attention to its programme , with such comments as our Masonic experience may suggest . It seems that the Swiss members ofthe Supreme Council of the Scotch Rite , and foreign members of the same , delegates , & c , are expectec to arrive
at Lausanne on the 4 th , 5 th , and 6 th , and are to be received b y a Council of Reception with white rosettes . There is something very significant in this colour . Is it the " Drapeau Blanc' * raised in Switzerland ' or , though it looks like a " badge of innocence , " does it only cover the dark deeds and the black hearts of
Freemasons ? It is a serious question . The " convent , " it appears ( nothing is said about a nunnery ) is to be opened on the 6 th at 3 p . m . in the casino-theatre at Lausanne . At seven , after four hours of " travail "—not travel—a bmquet is to be offered to the hungry and thirsty
brethren , and which is to be followed by a soiree familiere , a fraternal " free and easy , " at which smoking and singing will both be allowed . We are not told whether ladies are to be admitted ; we hope they are . Tuesday , the / th , and Wednesday , the 8 th , are to be given up to "labour , "
and as nothing is said about " refreshment , " it almost looks , as Sir Wilfrid Lawson would facetiously observe , as if it would be a" very dry job . " On Thursday , the 9 th , after an early " seance " for work , they are to make an excursion to Chexbres , a pleasant hill and Pension not far
from Vevey , overlooking the beautiful Lake of Geneva . On the ioth and irth they are to go to work again , on the 12 th they rest , and on the 13 th they have a grand outing . A steamboat leaves Ouchy at 9 a . m ., calls at Vevey at 9 . 45 , and lakes them on to Chillon . They will visit
the castle and dungeon , they will shake hands with Bro . Bonnivard , they will open a lodge actually in the subterranean chamber , and they will hold a revel in the Knights' Hall . At 6 they return to Lausanne . We fancy that the recital so far will cause our agitated adversarias
to exclaim , What can they be after ? What iniquity are they hatching ? There must be something in this more than meets the eye , to assemble in a subterranean chamber , and dine in the Knights' Hall ! Well , this band of conspirators will return to Lausanne , et puis ? They
do nothing apparently until the 18 th ; at least , nothing is said in the programme ; no , they conspire in secret . On the J 8 th , dreadful act , they promenade in Lausanne and its environs , and , no doubt , admire the ladies and the scenery . Again a mysterious silence about four days . What can they be doing ? On the 22 nd they
go to Eschallen for a picnic , croquet , and five o ' clock tea , and having opened a lodge in the , 33 rd Degree Reamur , they close it immediately in consequence of the intense heat , and the extensive demand for Swiss champagne and tbe Sippon . The Lodge of Liberty thereupon invites the brethren to a sitting of " adieu , " and a standing-up " family soiree / ' and then
The Masonic Congress At Lausanne.
they all disperse to the four winds of heaven as fast as the railway trains can carry them away Is there not a good deal to be made out of this apparently explicit , but clearly misleading nro » gramme ? What deeds of darkness are they plotting on the days not specified ? Who can
answer ? On the whole , we are inclined to believe that our brethren of the Rite Eccossais when assembled , will be excessivel y happy together , and with light hearts , good spirits , and excellent appetites , will enjoy alike the " seances " of "travail , " the "banquets , " and the " soirees
familieres , " as well as the " fete champetres . " We fancy , that once assembled as Freemasons , lawfully and peaceably alike in the fear of God and loveof man , they will carelittle for ban or blessing , for angry incrimination , or foolish excommunication . They will see one of the fairest
countries in the world , they will look on the Lake of Geneva in all its beauty , and catch a glimpse of thc Savoy Hills , and tbe " Pic du Midi . " Theirs will be very happy " rasseniblement , " and fascinating " pelerinages , " and if they are wise enough to take their fair sisters with them ,
they will double their enjoyment , and enhance the pleasantness of the reunion . We are sure they will meet and part in love for one another , and charity with all men , and as they pour out the final "vin d'honneur , " they will wish to
their calumnious and remorseless adversaries a more Christian vocabulary , and much better manners . We trust that all success and happiness will attend the brethren of the Rite Ecossais now gathered together at Lausanne .
The Struggle In France.
THE STRUGGLE IN FRANCE .
A paper which we publish in another column , translated from the . " Chaine de 1 'Union " of August , suggests many seasonable thoughts , to all those who take an interest in French Freemasonry , and we would add to the French brethren themselves . We do not know exactly
what the " Eglise Libre " of Nice is as ajournal , whether it represents what is termed the " Old Catholic '" or the French Protestant , or even the Waldensian body . Whichever it be , the writer ofthe article uses very effective arguments , and shows much good sense . Curiously enough ,
the views propounded and the dicta laid down by this independent and non-Masonic witness , exactl y agree with what has often been said in the leading columns of the " Freemason ! " We have tried to point out that the real teaching of the French Freemasonry ( whatever may be the
" chic' of tho hour , ) is neither materialism , positivism , or moral independence . Remembering the older French teaching , we have contended that they , like us , are bound to uphold thetheistic position of our Universal Order , and to make the Bible a perpetual emblem in their lodges , and
the basis and guide of all their moral strivings . It is this , let us hope temporary , alliance with the sceptical school and violent politicians , both in France and Belgium , which has so weakened the true status of Freemasonry in eaeh country , and has alarmed friends and embittered foes !
Whatever Monsignor Dupanloup ' s real feeling about Freemasonry may be , when confined to the purely philanthropical and benevolent side of the question , as with us in England , we know not , though probably , like all sincere Roman Catholics , he does not allow himself to argue upon
the matter , and accepts the infallible allocutions of infallible occupants of the See of St . Peter . Still , we are bold enough to think and to express our opinion that had the Bishop of Orleans only to deal with Freemasonry as it exists under the Anglo-Saxon system , and where its watchwords
are " Loyalty and Charity , " he would not have deemed it worth his while either to " etudier " the question , much less to communicate his " Etude " to the world . Under all the circumstances of the case , " le jeu , " most certainly , ne valait pas "la chandeile . " But as it is , he had a fine field open to him , and he has profited by
the occasion to make the most of his case , and we fear that we must add , to cause impartial persons to admit that there is great room for improvement , alike in words and acts , among many Freemasons of both those countries . We therefore earnestly commend this important extract from Bro , Hubert ' s journal to the attention
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NOTICE Many complaints having been received of the difficulty experienced in proem ing the Freemason in the West-end , the publisher begs to append the following list , being a selected few of the appointed agents : — Black , 11 .. ] ., 47 , Great Qucen-strcct .
Jordan , G . W ., 169 , Strand . Kirby ancl F . ndcan , 190 , Oxford-street . Nash and Teutcn , Savile Place , Conduit-street Phillips , D ., 6 ; , Great Portland-street . Utting , Wm .. 2 , Palsgrave-place , Strand , And at W . H . Smith and Son ' s bookstalls .
To Our Readers.
TO OUR READERS .
The Freemason is a sixteen page weekly newspaper , price 2 d . It is published every Friday morning , and contains the most important and useful information relating to Freemasonry in every degree . Annual subscription in the United Kingdom , Post free , 10 / . Brethren in foreign parts , wishing to have this newspaper sent them regularly from thi office of publication , should , in sending their remittances , add II thc 2 d . per week the postage on 20 Z .
newspapers . The Freemason may be procured through any newsagent in the United Kingdom by giving ( if needed ) thc publisher ' s address , 198 , Fleet-st . All communications , correspondence , reports , & c , must be addressed to the Editor .
To Advertisers.
TO ADVERTISERS .
The Freemason has a large circulation in all parts of he Globe , its advantages as an advertising medium can hereforc scarcely be overrated . For terms , position , & c , apply to GEORGE KENNING , 198 , Fleet-st .
Answers To Correspondents.
Answers to Correspondents .
All Communications , Advertisements , & c , intended for insertion in the Number of the following Saturday , must reach thc Office not later than 12 o ' clock on Wednesday morning . Careful attention will be paid to all MSS . entrusted to
the Editor , but lie cannot undertake to return them unless accompanied by stamped directed covers . The follow ing stand over : — Prov . G . Lodge of Somersetshire ; Thc Mayo Statute at Cockermouth ; Reports of Lodges 1458 , 1224 ; Chapter •533 ; Lodges of Instruction 45 and 1228 .
The Cosmopolitan Masonic Calendar, Diary, And Pocket Book For 1876.
THE COSMOPOLITAN MASONIC CALENDAR , DIARY , AND POCKET BOOK FOR 1876 .
A form has been forwarded within the last twelve or fourteen days to the W . M . of every London lodge , respectfully requesting that the name and number of thc lodge , place , day and months of meeting might he filled in and
returned as speedily as possible , in order that corrections , where needed , may be made in the Diary ancl Pocket Book for 1 B 76 , which will be ready about October 1 st . As many lodges do not re-assemble until October and November , a large number of the applications will not unfortunately reach the W . M . until too late for the
publication . The publisher will therefore be very thankful to any W . M . or other officer , or members , who will favour him by forwarding the above information as early as possible to the Office , 19 8 , Fleet Slrett , London . A regular form will be sent , when required , on receipt of name and address .
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TheFreemason, SATURDAY , SEPT . ir , 187 K .
Scottish Freemasonry.
SCOTTISH FREEMASONRY .
Wtr had intended finishing our remarks commenced last week to-day , but as we publish in this impression a most able letter from a Scottish brother , on the present position of the Craft in Scotland , we think it better to give up our intention . We do not know that we could say
much that is either new or striking . There is no reason why the Masonic system in Scotland should not be as firm and regularized as it is in England , but pt-rhaps on the whole , it is more respectful to Scottish Freemasons , and the Scottish Grand Lodge , to believe that they are capable of
managing their own concerns , and know their own business best , and so we leave the matter here . We shall always welcome any change , which shall give strength and vitality to Freemasonry in Scotland ; as knowing how warm-hearted and "leal " our good brethren are , we always feel regret when we hear it said , what is the
proof before the world of the active principles of Scottish Masonic Charity ? All movements , though good in themselves , which do not deal with the annual contribution from every member to the Benevolent Fund are only palliatives in our opinion of a standing weakness , not a permanent remedy , nor a radical cure .
The Masonic Congress At Lausanne.
THE MASONIC CONGRESS AT LAUSANNE .
A dreadful event is taking place this week in Switzerland . Elderly Abbes and young Ultramontomes are shaking their heads and ears in pious horror at the development of the " mystery of the iniquity" of Freemasonry , evidenced by tolerated ( tolerated , Sir !) meetings of revolutionists ,
conspirators , illumines , agitators , destructives , unbelievers , internationals , " children of Satan , " kc , & rc , from all parts of the world , at the pleasant and quiet city of Lausanne . What dreadful consequences may be the result of this weakness of the Swiss authorities , who can foretell or venture to say ? But there can be no doubt " something
is up , some mischief is being hatched , when these dreadful Freemasons meet in such large numbers . There can be little question that it is only to further their own " secret warfare against Church and State . " Now , we always feel a great deal of pity for alarmists , whether elderly ladies or young " ansers , " and , we think it well to endeavour to relieve their anxieties and sooth
their fears . Not that we believe that anything we can say will do so , in fact , now , as the word " Freemasonry " acts like " a bit of red rag " to large classes of bovine Romanists and Ritualists . As we write , and when you read , the meeting of the Rite Eccossais will be about half over
not quite ; and we think it , therefore , well to call attention to its programme , with such comments as our Masonic experience may suggest . It seems that the Swiss members ofthe Supreme Council of the Scotch Rite , and foreign members of the same , delegates , & c , are expectec to arrive
at Lausanne on the 4 th , 5 th , and 6 th , and are to be received b y a Council of Reception with white rosettes . There is something very significant in this colour . Is it the " Drapeau Blanc' * raised in Switzerland ' or , though it looks like a " badge of innocence , " does it only cover the dark deeds and the black hearts of
Freemasons ? It is a serious question . The " convent , " it appears ( nothing is said about a nunnery ) is to be opened on the 6 th at 3 p . m . in the casino-theatre at Lausanne . At seven , after four hours of " travail "—not travel—a bmquet is to be offered to the hungry and thirsty
brethren , and which is to be followed by a soiree familiere , a fraternal " free and easy , " at which smoking and singing will both be allowed . We are not told whether ladies are to be admitted ; we hope they are . Tuesday , the / th , and Wednesday , the 8 th , are to be given up to "labour , "
and as nothing is said about " refreshment , " it almost looks , as Sir Wilfrid Lawson would facetiously observe , as if it would be a" very dry job . " On Thursday , the 9 th , after an early " seance " for work , they are to make an excursion to Chexbres , a pleasant hill and Pension not far
from Vevey , overlooking the beautiful Lake of Geneva . On the ioth and irth they are to go to work again , on the 12 th they rest , and on the 13 th they have a grand outing . A steamboat leaves Ouchy at 9 a . m ., calls at Vevey at 9 . 45 , and lakes them on to Chillon . They will visit
the castle and dungeon , they will shake hands with Bro . Bonnivard , they will open a lodge actually in the subterranean chamber , and they will hold a revel in the Knights' Hall . At 6 they return to Lausanne . We fancy that the recital so far will cause our agitated adversarias
to exclaim , What can they be after ? What iniquity are they hatching ? There must be something in this more than meets the eye , to assemble in a subterranean chamber , and dine in the Knights' Hall ! Well , this band of conspirators will return to Lausanne , et puis ? They
do nothing apparently until the 18 th ; at least , nothing is said in the programme ; no , they conspire in secret . On the J 8 th , dreadful act , they promenade in Lausanne and its environs , and , no doubt , admire the ladies and the scenery . Again a mysterious silence about four days . What can they be doing ? On the 22 nd they
go to Eschallen for a picnic , croquet , and five o ' clock tea , and having opened a lodge in the , 33 rd Degree Reamur , they close it immediately in consequence of the intense heat , and the extensive demand for Swiss champagne and tbe Sippon . The Lodge of Liberty thereupon invites the brethren to a sitting of " adieu , " and a standing-up " family soiree / ' and then
The Masonic Congress At Lausanne.
they all disperse to the four winds of heaven as fast as the railway trains can carry them away Is there not a good deal to be made out of this apparently explicit , but clearly misleading nro » gramme ? What deeds of darkness are they plotting on the days not specified ? Who can
answer ? On the whole , we are inclined to believe that our brethren of the Rite Eccossais when assembled , will be excessivel y happy together , and with light hearts , good spirits , and excellent appetites , will enjoy alike the " seances " of "travail , " the "banquets , " and the " soirees
familieres , " as well as the " fete champetres . " We fancy , that once assembled as Freemasons , lawfully and peaceably alike in the fear of God and loveof man , they will carelittle for ban or blessing , for angry incrimination , or foolish excommunication . They will see one of the fairest
countries in the world , they will look on the Lake of Geneva in all its beauty , and catch a glimpse of thc Savoy Hills , and tbe " Pic du Midi . " Theirs will be very happy " rasseniblement , " and fascinating " pelerinages , " and if they are wise enough to take their fair sisters with them ,
they will double their enjoyment , and enhance the pleasantness of the reunion . We are sure they will meet and part in love for one another , and charity with all men , and as they pour out the final "vin d'honneur , " they will wish to
their calumnious and remorseless adversaries a more Christian vocabulary , and much better manners . We trust that all success and happiness will attend the brethren of the Rite Ecossais now gathered together at Lausanne .
The Struggle In France.
THE STRUGGLE IN FRANCE .
A paper which we publish in another column , translated from the . " Chaine de 1 'Union " of August , suggests many seasonable thoughts , to all those who take an interest in French Freemasonry , and we would add to the French brethren themselves . We do not know exactly
what the " Eglise Libre " of Nice is as ajournal , whether it represents what is termed the " Old Catholic '" or the French Protestant , or even the Waldensian body . Whichever it be , the writer ofthe article uses very effective arguments , and shows much good sense . Curiously enough ,
the views propounded and the dicta laid down by this independent and non-Masonic witness , exactl y agree with what has often been said in the leading columns of the " Freemason ! " We have tried to point out that the real teaching of the French Freemasonry ( whatever may be the
" chic' of tho hour , ) is neither materialism , positivism , or moral independence . Remembering the older French teaching , we have contended that they , like us , are bound to uphold thetheistic position of our Universal Order , and to make the Bible a perpetual emblem in their lodges , and
the basis and guide of all their moral strivings . It is this , let us hope temporary , alliance with the sceptical school and violent politicians , both in France and Belgium , which has so weakened the true status of Freemasonry in eaeh country , and has alarmed friends and embittered foes !
Whatever Monsignor Dupanloup ' s real feeling about Freemasonry may be , when confined to the purely philanthropical and benevolent side of the question , as with us in England , we know not , though probably , like all sincere Roman Catholics , he does not allow himself to argue upon
the matter , and accepts the infallible allocutions of infallible occupants of the See of St . Peter . Still , we are bold enough to think and to express our opinion that had the Bishop of Orleans only to deal with Freemasonry as it exists under the Anglo-Saxon system , and where its watchwords
are " Loyalty and Charity , " he would not have deemed it worth his while either to " etudier " the question , much less to communicate his " Etude " to the world . Under all the circumstances of the case , " le jeu , " most certainly , ne valait pas "la chandeile . " But as it is , he had a fine field open to him , and he has profited by
the occasion to make the most of his case , and we fear that we must add , to cause impartial persons to admit that there is great room for improvement , alike in words and acts , among many Freemasons of both those countries . We therefore earnestly commend this important extract from Bro , Hubert ' s journal to the attention