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The History Of Freemasonry In Portugal.
brotherhood in this country under one banner . But unfortunately its well meant efforts have miscarried ; but , though for a time unsuccessful , hope leads on to the accomplishment of the end . There is no authentic account of the firs *
attempt at fusion undertaken in 1859 by Bro-Henri Dacier de Souga Homeur , as there is no record of it in the archives of the Grand Orient , all that is known being handed doivn by tradition ; but of the second attempt ive are enabled to give
the full particulars of the part played by each of the Masonic bodies in the country . After a private convention , composed of the most influential members of the Masonic bodies , the Grand Master of the " Grand Orient
Lusitanien , " on receipt of their propositions , sent an official invitation to the " Grand Orient de Portugal , " and the " Grand Orient de la Confederation Macjonnique Portugais , " each of which was Avithout a head , the latter not yet having held its
first election , whilst of the former , the Comte de Peniche had renounced the Grand Mastership , and his successor had not yet been appointed . The Comte do Paraty deprecated the deplorable dissensions ivhich prevailed , and entreated all good Masons to aid in the enterprise of bringing about so desirable a union .
These two bodies replied in a most fraternal manner to the invitation of the " Grand Orient Lusitauien , " ivith the assurance that the propositionsof the Most Worthy Grand Master had been received Avith earnestness and enthusiasm , and giving
great praise to the Grand Orient for having taken the initiative in this glorious incitement . The replies bore the seals of the respective bodies , and were signed on behalf of the " Orient du Portugal " by Bro . Thomas Don , 33 ° , " Grand Conservateur
remplacent le Grand Maitre ; " and on behalf of the " Confederation Maconniquo Portugais , " by five brethren composing the executive commission governing the Grand Orient , of which Bro . Joseph Joachim d'Abrere Viauna temporarily occupied the
chair of Grand Master . Still all practical attempts at union failed , notwithstanding the loyal and devoted exertions of the Grand Orient of Lusitania . A minute and authentic report of this abortive attempt at conciliation is preserved iu the archives
of the Grand Secretary ' s office . As has already been stated , still another effort was made to accomplish this desirable object by the Grand Orient in 1868 , which proved equally unsuccessful . ( To he continued . )
The Haughfoot Lodge And Speculative Masonry.
THE HAUGHFOOT LODGE AND SPECULATIVE MASONRY .
By R . S . EXTKACTS PKOM OLD RECORDS OF HAUGHFOOT ' LODGE . —contcl . Haughfoot , Jany . 25 th , 1732 .
According to appointment of the lodge per former seclerant , the committie met , and having inquired into former debts due to the lodge , finds that there is owing by John Sanderson per bill thesoumeof £ 09 : 10 : 00
By John Donaldson per bill 05 : 06 : 03 By John Young per bill 01 : 16 : 09 By John Foster per bill 02 : 00 : 00 And having examined George Cairncross's and Robert Frier ' s acpts , and comparing there
recievings ivith their debursements , finds that the lodge oives to the sd George Cairncross tivelve shillings Scots , aud to Robert Frier the soume of seventeen , shillings Scots , the ivhich soumes William Henderson , the present Box Master , is herby ordered to pay out of the first money he recovers .
The sd comittie appoints the sd William Henderson and Jeams Claperton to call for and uplift ivhat money is owing to the lodge either by bills , promises , or otherways , and if needs be to pursue for the same , ivith full power to them to grant discharges , and to do everything necessary ther anent for recovering the same .
Sederant Haughfoot , Deer . 27 th , 1732-Rols called . ( Follows a list of 33 Masons , IS are mai-ked absent , 3 are excused , and the rest of the absents are each lined in one pound Scote money ) .
The Avhich day , by plurality of votes , Andreiv Bold ivas chosen Preses till next St . John's clay . The sd day William Henderson continued Box Master till next St . John's day , and John Donaldson continued Clerk .
The sd day Jeams Claperton and William Henderson report that they had promiae from John Hamilton of payt of ivhat he oives to the lodge puuetualy upon the twenty-seventh day of Deer , as above , and therfor gives them further
power to recover the sd debts . The comission of five for entrants continued . The sd day the Preses , with consent , ailowes John Donaldson , Clerk , tivo pounds Scots money
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The History Of Freemasonry In Portugal.
brotherhood in this country under one banner . But unfortunately its well meant efforts have miscarried ; but , though for a time unsuccessful , hope leads on to the accomplishment of the end . There is no authentic account of the firs *
attempt at fusion undertaken in 1859 by Bro-Henri Dacier de Souga Homeur , as there is no record of it in the archives of the Grand Orient , all that is known being handed doivn by tradition ; but of the second attempt ive are enabled to give
the full particulars of the part played by each of the Masonic bodies in the country . After a private convention , composed of the most influential members of the Masonic bodies , the Grand Master of the " Grand Orient
Lusitanien , " on receipt of their propositions , sent an official invitation to the " Grand Orient de Portugal , " and the " Grand Orient de la Confederation Macjonnique Portugais , " each of which was Avithout a head , the latter not yet having held its
first election , whilst of the former , the Comte de Peniche had renounced the Grand Mastership , and his successor had not yet been appointed . The Comte do Paraty deprecated the deplorable dissensions ivhich prevailed , and entreated all good Masons to aid in the enterprise of bringing about so desirable a union .
These two bodies replied in a most fraternal manner to the invitation of the " Grand Orient Lusitauien , " ivith the assurance that the propositionsof the Most Worthy Grand Master had been received Avith earnestness and enthusiasm , and giving
great praise to the Grand Orient for having taken the initiative in this glorious incitement . The replies bore the seals of the respective bodies , and were signed on behalf of the " Orient du Portugal " by Bro . Thomas Don , 33 ° , " Grand Conservateur
remplacent le Grand Maitre ; " and on behalf of the " Confederation Maconniquo Portugais , " by five brethren composing the executive commission governing the Grand Orient , of which Bro . Joseph Joachim d'Abrere Viauna temporarily occupied the
chair of Grand Master . Still all practical attempts at union failed , notwithstanding the loyal and devoted exertions of the Grand Orient of Lusitania . A minute and authentic report of this abortive attempt at conciliation is preserved iu the archives
of the Grand Secretary ' s office . As has already been stated , still another effort was made to accomplish this desirable object by the Grand Orient in 1868 , which proved equally unsuccessful . ( To he continued . )
The Haughfoot Lodge And Speculative Masonry.
THE HAUGHFOOT LODGE AND SPECULATIVE MASONRY .
By R . S . EXTKACTS PKOM OLD RECORDS OF HAUGHFOOT ' LODGE . —contcl . Haughfoot , Jany . 25 th , 1732 .
According to appointment of the lodge per former seclerant , the committie met , and having inquired into former debts due to the lodge , finds that there is owing by John Sanderson per bill thesoumeof £ 09 : 10 : 00
By John Donaldson per bill 05 : 06 : 03 By John Young per bill 01 : 16 : 09 By John Foster per bill 02 : 00 : 00 And having examined George Cairncross's and Robert Frier ' s acpts , and comparing there
recievings ivith their debursements , finds that the lodge oives to the sd George Cairncross tivelve shillings Scots , aud to Robert Frier the soume of seventeen , shillings Scots , the ivhich soumes William Henderson , the present Box Master , is herby ordered to pay out of the first money he recovers .
The sd comittie appoints the sd William Henderson and Jeams Claperton to call for and uplift ivhat money is owing to the lodge either by bills , promises , or otherways , and if needs be to pursue for the same , ivith full power to them to grant discharges , and to do everything necessary ther anent for recovering the same .
Sederant Haughfoot , Deer . 27 th , 1732-Rols called . ( Follows a list of 33 Masons , IS are mai-ked absent , 3 are excused , and the rest of the absents are each lined in one pound Scote money ) .
The Avhich day , by plurality of votes , Andreiv Bold ivas chosen Preses till next St . John's clay . The sd day William Henderson continued Box Master till next St . John's day , and John Donaldson continued Clerk .
The sd day Jeams Claperton and William Henderson report that they had promiae from John Hamilton of payt of ivhat he oives to the lodge puuetualy upon the twenty-seventh day of Deer , as above , and therfor gives them further
power to recover the sd debts . The comission of five for entrants continued . The sd day the Preses , with consent , ailowes John Donaldson , Clerk , tivo pounds Scots money