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which have been caused by the desire which I , with many others in the profession , feel for that certain information of the working of the early bodies of executive Masons who were unquestionably the means by which the knowledge of construction and architectural art was diffused . * The absence of this information
in the works put forward by the fraternity led me to inspect various other sources more or less connected with the question , and I entertain no doubt but that anyone pursuing a similar course of inquiry , and having the inspection of and permission to make use of such of the early records relating to the old lodges as may prove to be corroborative evidencewould be enabled
, to compile a history worthy of Freemasonry . To an Englishman and an architect , nothing could be of greater interest , possessing , as this country does , the purest specimens of Gothic architecture . " ¦ May I add , as a disinterested observer , that I would urge that some steps should be taken to put
a stop to the publication of such speculative absurdities as those written by Oliver and others , which have been already aptly criticised as ' distinguished hy an intrepidity of statement which must advance the cause considerably with a more numerous than choice class of understandings . ' They may be successful , perhaps ,
as publishers' speculations , but they are certainly damaging in a literary view . I think that the publications on the present Ereemasomy , professing to he written by members of the fraternity , assume a great amount of respectability due to a long pedigree ; and and thaton the contrarythe documents to
, , very which they refer detract considerably from the respectability of the Speculative Masonry , founded comparatively a few years since . If the fraternity of the present day is descended from the mediceval Masons ,
the true history of such descent should be submitted to the members and to the public . " Having trespassed so largely on your attention , I will only add that I trust these observations will not be looked upon in the light of fault-findiug , but as the result of a long study of tlie subject . Whilst aware that the fraternity and prevents
discusurges secrecy sion , I yet hope that anyone who may be permitted to afford an explanation , or who can point out any better source of evidence , which he thinks I may have overlooked , will kindly do so in a kindred spirit of inquiry . After the society has allowed the appearance of such works as some of its members have writtenit seems
, more than disingenuous to refuse to elucidate any doubtful points that may be raised , or others which could be raised , even under so plausible a plea as an oath of secrecy , which on those points , if it exist , has been , I fancy , broken by authority over and over again . " Should these remarks be considered eligible for
your Magazine I may , perhaps , be again tempted to trespass on your valuable pages in a future number , more especially with reference to the sources available for such a history as I have touched upon . " I am , yours respectfully , W . P . '' From the stleI am thinking "WP" is Mr
y , , . . Wyatt Papworth , whose further remarks may be seen in the Magazine for August 16 th , 23 rd , and 30 th ; also September 6 th , 1862 . I like the honest and manly ring of his remarks . Yours fraternally , W . P . BUCHAN .
Masonic Sayings And Doings Abroad.
MASONIC SAYINGS AND DOINGS ABROAD .
The Grand Annual Concert given in aid of the fund for the support of the orphans adopted by the Lodge Les Freres Unis Inseparables took place under the patronage of the Grand Master of the Order in France , with even more than its usual eclat . About a thousand persons were present in the Grand
Temple , and numerous others were unable to gain admittance . The distinguished artistes taking part in the entertainment gave their services gratuitously . The programme included the names of Nilsson , Alboni , Delle Sedie , and Palermi as vocalists ; and Sigicelli ,
Loys , Lavignac , and Peruzzi as instrumentalists . The French journals speak of the concert as a brilliant success . The fund at the disposal of the lodge enables it to support no less than 40 orphans . The qualifications of the candidates are—poor boys ( sons of
Masons or not ) , not above eleven years of age , without distinction of country , who have lost both parents , or the father only .
The Grand Orient of France has authorised the establishment of Lodge l'Ere Nouvelle , in the Orient of St . Denis . This new lodge was solemnly consecrated on the 3 rd inst . by Bros . Becourfc , Galibert , and Cauber . A fraternal banquet followed . The brethren composing the new lodge are zealous and active Masons , aud they are determined to fully justify the title they have adopted for their lodge .
Another new lodge , Le Eeveil Magonnique , Orient de Bologne-sur-Mer , was consecrated on Sunday , the 20 th March . A great number of visiting brethren from Paris were present to assist in the ceremony * and to show their sympathy with the new lodge-Several lodges were represented by deputation , and three members of the Council of the Order of the Grand Orient were present .
The recent monthly congress of the Association of the Lodges of the west of France , held at Angouleme , baa decided that the next congress will be held at Poitiers j and in consequence the Lodge of Poitiers has nominated a committee to prepare for the event , to which all Masons are invited , and which is fixed for tha
22 nd May next . The questions to be brought forward are as follows : — 1 . On the influences of confession upon women . 2 . Eeligious and political fanaticism is the principal cause of insanity—that is to say , that it is
necessary to abjure all interference with religion and politics . 3 . On the necessity of Freemasons avowing to the outer world the principles of their work , both in Grand Lodge and in the private lodges .
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Correspondence.
which have been caused by the desire which I , with many others in the profession , feel for that certain information of the working of the early bodies of executive Masons who were unquestionably the means by which the knowledge of construction and architectural art was diffused . * The absence of this information
in the works put forward by the fraternity led me to inspect various other sources more or less connected with the question , and I entertain no doubt but that anyone pursuing a similar course of inquiry , and having the inspection of and permission to make use of such of the early records relating to the old lodges as may prove to be corroborative evidencewould be enabled
, to compile a history worthy of Freemasonry . To an Englishman and an architect , nothing could be of greater interest , possessing , as this country does , the purest specimens of Gothic architecture . " ¦ May I add , as a disinterested observer , that I would urge that some steps should be taken to put
a stop to the publication of such speculative absurdities as those written by Oliver and others , which have been already aptly criticised as ' distinguished hy an intrepidity of statement which must advance the cause considerably with a more numerous than choice class of understandings . ' They may be successful , perhaps ,
as publishers' speculations , but they are certainly damaging in a literary view . I think that the publications on the present Ereemasomy , professing to he written by members of the fraternity , assume a great amount of respectability due to a long pedigree ; and and thaton the contrarythe documents to
, , very which they refer detract considerably from the respectability of the Speculative Masonry , founded comparatively a few years since . If the fraternity of the present day is descended from the mediceval Masons ,
the true history of such descent should be submitted to the members and to the public . " Having trespassed so largely on your attention , I will only add that I trust these observations will not be looked upon in the light of fault-findiug , but as the result of a long study of tlie subject . Whilst aware that the fraternity and prevents
discusurges secrecy sion , I yet hope that anyone who may be permitted to afford an explanation , or who can point out any better source of evidence , which he thinks I may have overlooked , will kindly do so in a kindred spirit of inquiry . After the society has allowed the appearance of such works as some of its members have writtenit seems
, more than disingenuous to refuse to elucidate any doubtful points that may be raised , or others which could be raised , even under so plausible a plea as an oath of secrecy , which on those points , if it exist , has been , I fancy , broken by authority over and over again . " Should these remarks be considered eligible for
your Magazine I may , perhaps , be again tempted to trespass on your valuable pages in a future number , more especially with reference to the sources available for such a history as I have touched upon . " I am , yours respectfully , W . P . '' From the stleI am thinking "WP" is Mr
y , , . . Wyatt Papworth , whose further remarks may be seen in the Magazine for August 16 th , 23 rd , and 30 th ; also September 6 th , 1862 . I like the honest and manly ring of his remarks . Yours fraternally , W . P . BUCHAN .
Masonic Sayings And Doings Abroad.
MASONIC SAYINGS AND DOINGS ABROAD .
The Grand Annual Concert given in aid of the fund for the support of the orphans adopted by the Lodge Les Freres Unis Inseparables took place under the patronage of the Grand Master of the Order in France , with even more than its usual eclat . About a thousand persons were present in the Grand
Temple , and numerous others were unable to gain admittance . The distinguished artistes taking part in the entertainment gave their services gratuitously . The programme included the names of Nilsson , Alboni , Delle Sedie , and Palermi as vocalists ; and Sigicelli ,
Loys , Lavignac , and Peruzzi as instrumentalists . The French journals speak of the concert as a brilliant success . The fund at the disposal of the lodge enables it to support no less than 40 orphans . The qualifications of the candidates are—poor boys ( sons of
Masons or not ) , not above eleven years of age , without distinction of country , who have lost both parents , or the father only .
The Grand Orient of France has authorised the establishment of Lodge l'Ere Nouvelle , in the Orient of St . Denis . This new lodge was solemnly consecrated on the 3 rd inst . by Bros . Becourfc , Galibert , and Cauber . A fraternal banquet followed . The brethren composing the new lodge are zealous and active Masons , aud they are determined to fully justify the title they have adopted for their lodge .
Another new lodge , Le Eeveil Magonnique , Orient de Bologne-sur-Mer , was consecrated on Sunday , the 20 th March . A great number of visiting brethren from Paris were present to assist in the ceremony * and to show their sympathy with the new lodge-Several lodges were represented by deputation , and three members of the Council of the Order of the Grand Orient were present .
The recent monthly congress of the Association of the Lodges of the west of France , held at Angouleme , baa decided that the next congress will be held at Poitiers j and in consequence the Lodge of Poitiers has nominated a committee to prepare for the event , to which all Masons are invited , and which is fixed for tha
22 nd May next . The questions to be brought forward are as follows : — 1 . On the influences of confession upon women . 2 . Eeligious and political fanaticism is the principal cause of insanity—that is to say , that it is
necessary to abjure all interference with religion and politics . 3 . On the necessity of Freemasons avowing to the outer world the principles of their work , both in Grand Lodge and in the private lodges .