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Address By The Crown Prince Of Prussia.

walks of life . But my brethren , Freemasonry has also another side , which makes ib related to craft and art . Like the artist , the Masonic principle gives its truth and doctrine in a form perceivable to our

senses . Only there is the difference that art and craft create objects in which we see the ideas of the artist , like an immediate impersonation before us ; Freemasonry , however , uses symbols which only indicate the idea , signs which are more or

less wilfully connected with those thoughts aurl those ideas—may they notwithstanding be most appropriate . But this symbolization is very suitable to the aim of Masom * 3 \ Because signs and thoughts are not fully congruent , because the former does not find in the latter its full and

immediate expression ; therefore the signs want a special interpretation , and can be used to express to the adept all that fche ignorant acoylfce cannot be supposed to understand . So , on the other side , it could occur that many

different explanations are connected with these symbols ; from the simplest ideas up to the most abstract opinions , from the merest trifles up to the most earnest thoughts . It can also be found thafc iu various circles and under various circumstances

, these forms , coming from the simplest origin , terminate in a great and endless variety . Let us add that , as we are told , the traditions of our Order come from old time to us in different lines , and we must understand that the various forms have

their beginning and end in one doctrine . But it is equally clear , that , wifch all the variety of forms , we have only one Freemasonry emanatinofrom the same original source , only differentl y formed and coloured by various influences .

It is a misfortune that this fact is not acknowledged in Freemasonry to its full extent . The Masonic history of tbe last century is filled with the record of vehement quarrels and odious accusations of heresy . Let us thank God that now , at the termination of this hundred years , these thino-s exist no more .

We have to-day the pleasure to see representatives of different Grand Lodges , wifch brotherly love , participate in our celebration . Let us thank all the brethren who have contributed so largely to promulgate the knowled ge thafc Masonry is

unity . Let us especially thank his Majesty fche King , our High Protector , thafc through his influence the Grand Bodies of Prussia have come

nearer together , and that thus he strengthened the bonds of unity between the Brethren and the Lodges of different forms . As for my part , this unity , which in its apparition tends to diffuse the true spirit of Masonry ,

meets with my hearty approval , and I consider myself specially bound , as representative of our High Protector , to follow the endeavours of my father . I therefore urgently pray you , my brethren , to-day at our festival to keep steadfastly

before you , in the future , the consciousness ofthe Unity of Freemasonry in all its various forms . Let every one divest himself from the idea that he alone possesses the truth and the true and veritable method to teach and exemplify the original

form . But we pray also that this new century may be the commencement of a new era , in which those who believe in one form may be in unison and working * in brotherly love with all others , and may each and all of the brethren say to each other Peace and Good Will .

Can it Honour us to boast of having the best traditions , the most correct a strict explanations and interpretations , if we omit to solve the real task of our Craft , and to be guided by the principles and teachings of Masonic life ? Of what

value can ifc be to call ourselves Brethren in the Lodge , when the quarrel for superiority leads to a total denial of mutual brotherly sentiment ? No , my brethren , let us look upwards , and in abiding by the principles and teachings of Freemasonry , as

designated by its signs and symbols , let us forgefc fche trifles and unessentials , and subordinate them to the main questions and tests . Let us endeavour to have such a unity , that all

Grand Bodies conscious of the same origin , and undertaking the same task , may consider themselves as members of one great union , like provinces of the same empire , each one preserving ifcs peculiarities , but all united by the same ambition

to promote the prosperity of the whole commonwealth . Unity is the chief and most important wish I desire to make to-day to all our brethren ! I address myself specially to that Grand Lodge who celebrates this day , and to whom I am attached

and connected as Grand Master—the Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Germany . This Grand Body , up to this period , has been often the object of very odious invectives . Such attacks shall not cause us to misconduct ourselves , inasmuch as those who call in question the origin and h story of this

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Untitled Article 1
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION. Article 1
THE M.W. GRAND MASTER. Article 2
GRAND ORIENT OF FRANCE. Article 2
"POMEROY'S DEMOCRAT," NEW YORK, AND THE " FREEMASON," LONDON. Article 3
ADDRESS TO SIR R. A. SHAFTO ADAIR, PROV. G.M. SUFFOLK. Article 5
ADDRESS BY THE CROWN PRINCE OF PRUSSIA. Article 5
THE EYE THAT SEETH IN SECRET. Article 7
MASONIC JOTTINGS, No. 74. Article 8
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 9
MASONIC SAYINGS AND DOINGS ABROAD. Article 10
Obituary. Article 10
MASONIC MEMS. Article 11
Craft Masonry. Article 11
PROVINCIAL. Article 11
ROYAL ARCH. Article 16
MARK MASONRY. Article 16
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 17
BLACKBURN. Article 17
LIST OF LODGE MEETINGS &c., FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 24TH, 1871. Article 20
METROPOLITAN LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION . Article 20
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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Address By The Crown Prince Of Prussia.

walks of life . But my brethren , Freemasonry has also another side , which makes ib related to craft and art . Like the artist , the Masonic principle gives its truth and doctrine in a form perceivable to our

senses . Only there is the difference that art and craft create objects in which we see the ideas of the artist , like an immediate impersonation before us ; Freemasonry , however , uses symbols which only indicate the idea , signs which are more or

less wilfully connected with those thoughts aurl those ideas—may they notwithstanding be most appropriate . But this symbolization is very suitable to the aim of Masom * 3 \ Because signs and thoughts are not fully congruent , because the former does not find in the latter its full and

immediate expression ; therefore the signs want a special interpretation , and can be used to express to the adept all that fche ignorant acoylfce cannot be supposed to understand . So , on the other side , it could occur that many

different explanations are connected with these symbols ; from the simplest ideas up to the most abstract opinions , from the merest trifles up to the most earnest thoughts . It can also be found thafc iu various circles and under various circumstances

, these forms , coming from the simplest origin , terminate in a great and endless variety . Let us add that , as we are told , the traditions of our Order come from old time to us in different lines , and we must understand that the various forms have

their beginning and end in one doctrine . But it is equally clear , that , wifch all the variety of forms , we have only one Freemasonry emanatinofrom the same original source , only differentl y formed and coloured by various influences .

It is a misfortune that this fact is not acknowledged in Freemasonry to its full extent . The Masonic history of tbe last century is filled with the record of vehement quarrels and odious accusations of heresy . Let us thank God that now , at the termination of this hundred years , these thino-s exist no more .

We have to-day the pleasure to see representatives of different Grand Lodges , wifch brotherly love , participate in our celebration . Let us thank all the brethren who have contributed so largely to promulgate the knowled ge thafc Masonry is

unity . Let us especially thank his Majesty fche King , our High Protector , thafc through his influence the Grand Bodies of Prussia have come

nearer together , and that thus he strengthened the bonds of unity between the Brethren and the Lodges of different forms . As for my part , this unity , which in its apparition tends to diffuse the true spirit of Masonry ,

meets with my hearty approval , and I consider myself specially bound , as representative of our High Protector , to follow the endeavours of my father . I therefore urgently pray you , my brethren , to-day at our festival to keep steadfastly

before you , in the future , the consciousness ofthe Unity of Freemasonry in all its various forms . Let every one divest himself from the idea that he alone possesses the truth and the true and veritable method to teach and exemplify the original

form . But we pray also that this new century may be the commencement of a new era , in which those who believe in one form may be in unison and working * in brotherly love with all others , and may each and all of the brethren say to each other Peace and Good Will .

Can it Honour us to boast of having the best traditions , the most correct a strict explanations and interpretations , if we omit to solve the real task of our Craft , and to be guided by the principles and teachings of Masonic life ? Of what

value can ifc be to call ourselves Brethren in the Lodge , when the quarrel for superiority leads to a total denial of mutual brotherly sentiment ? No , my brethren , let us look upwards , and in abiding by the principles and teachings of Freemasonry , as

designated by its signs and symbols , let us forgefc fche trifles and unessentials , and subordinate them to the main questions and tests . Let us endeavour to have such a unity , that all

Grand Bodies conscious of the same origin , and undertaking the same task , may consider themselves as members of one great union , like provinces of the same empire , each one preserving ifcs peculiarities , but all united by the same ambition

to promote the prosperity of the whole commonwealth . Unity is the chief and most important wish I desire to make to-day to all our brethren ! I address myself specially to that Grand Lodge who celebrates this day , and to whom I am attached

and connected as Grand Master—the Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Germany . This Grand Body , up to this period , has been often the object of very odious invectives . Such attacks shall not cause us to misconduct ourselves , inasmuch as those who call in question the origin and h story of this

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