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The "Hull Packet" And The "Freeman's Journal."
THE "HULL PACKET" AND THE " FREEMAN'S JOURNAL . "
The action of tbe Grand Masonio Lodge of Ireland , refusing any longer to recognise the Grand Orient of Franco as a Masonio body , from the latter having altered its fundamental constitution of belief in a personal Deity and ' tho immortality of tho sonl , has won approval from a source where approval was most expected . Tho Dublin Freeman's Journal applauds the action with all tbe energy at its
comniand , which i 3 not by any means small . This paper , for many years , was owned by a Protestant , Sir John Gray , but under him it was conducted on Roman Catholic principles . Mr . Dwyer Gray , the present proprietor , was , until lately , a nominal Protestant , but he has gone over to Paul Cullen , and bis journal has become , if possible , more Roman than before . The well known antagonism to
Freemasonry evinced by the Roman Church is amply shown in a leader published iu the Dublin print this week . After applauding the action of the Irish Lodge , the writer of tbe article goes on to say , that to the outside world it would seem that it did not require a gigantic effort to sweep away the very vague and shadowy professions in which a Freemason is asked to assert his belief in tho
Divino Existonco . While admitting that tho formularies of Freemasonry talk of a Great Boiug , a Suprorae Architect , the formularies themselves are declared to be grotesquo , semi . idiotic , barbarous , and frequently blasphemous , and revolting ; the name of God is dragged into the midst of inhuman oaths and invocations , but it is not the God of tho Christian religion , but such a God as Voltaire , Rousseau ,
Strauss , and Renan have fancied , to be set up and destroyed by them as their whims or their atheism might suggest—robbed according to their impious creed of his very existence . This is something like a sweeping condemnation of the Freemason ' s God , which we should like to see answered by one of the leaders of that society . In Yorkshire and Lincolnshire , perhaps , more than in any other part of
England , Freemasonry flourishes , and it is therefore all the more desirable to know whether the Hibernian is right in his description of the Craft's belief , or if he be not uttering a gross calumny on an organisation whioh the outside public has always understood to be conducted on principles having Christian love as their very essence . The step taken by the Irish fraternity is urged
by the Dublin journalist as one which must havo further results . The Italian brotherhood must also be dismissed from all fellowship , for if the Orient of France is gross and disgusting in its infidelity , it is far surpassed by tbe atheistic principles and practices of the Lodges of the Italian kingdom . The Lodges of Frankfort and Berlin , we are farther told , reek with the abominations of a god .
less rationalism . If this be the case—and tho Irish scribe says so , and must surely know—then the Grand Lodge of Ireland may be regarded as a mighty saviour of the purity and the orthodoxy of the mystic brotherhood . The English Lodges aro warned that unless they break off with the French Orient tho Irish Freemasons must logically sever their connection with them , and , in fact , with all
Masonio associations that will not disown the Grand Orient . What tho English Freemasons will do we are not aware , but we have sufficient confidence in those who are at the head of affairs in the English Fraternity to believe that when the time comes for a deliverance on such an important subject , it will be such as all good aud genuine Masons will accept . The secret of the attack against the
Craft in the Irish paper is not far to seek ; the organisation is a seoret society , and the Church has condemned all secret societies . There must be nothing secret from the Church , says Pio Nono , and as I do not know your proper constitution , I shall do my best , by abuse and misrepresentation , to annihilate you . This old man says that Freemasonry has always cherished an alliance with
revolution and irreligion all over the world ; that it has been made snch a thing that Catholics cannot touch it ; that its influence is suspected and feared in our law courts , and its operations unjustly extended to the domains of politics , literature , and commerce ; and that its charity is most selfish , and its benevolence quite bounded . All this , and more the enemies of the Craft are con .
tinuatly urging , and especially in countries where the priests have any power . Freemasonry , as we take it , is not an organisation confined to any particular sect of Christians , and it can well afford to meet openly and fearlessly all the charges brought against it by those whose opposition spring from chagrin and priestly hate . —Hall Packet , 16 th November .
United Orders Of The Temple And Hospital.
UNITED ORDERS OF THE TEMPLE AND HOSPITAL .
TilE regular meeting of the Fidelity Priory of Malta was held at the Masonic Hall , Carlton-hill , on Tuesday , the 20 th inst ., and was presided over by Sir Knight Gibson E . Prior , assisted by Sir Knights Kay P . E . P ., Mason P . E . P ., Beck P . E . P ., Poulter , Rowley , Craig , Eastwood , Pullen , & c , and Sir Knight C . F . Matier K . C . T . as visitor .
The following candidates were duly elected , and having received the Mediterranean pass , were admitted to the honour of Kuights of Malta : —Bros , Hatfield , Wormald , Boswell , and Wilson . After the close of the Priory , the Knights partook of the bread of plenty and the cup of cheerfulness .
BKO . SEEBOILU AND HIS TRAVELS . —On Monday evening , 12 th November , at the Royal Brnnswick Lodge of Freemasons , Bro . IT . Seebohm , who has recently returned to Sheffield , gave a most graphic and spirited account of his travels in Siberia . Bro . Seobohm , who has been away for a considerable period , has travelled over something
like 15 , 000 miles , having spent the last few months in sledges drawn by reindeer , dogs , or horses . He described tho customs and habits of the people with whom he had come in contact , and was attentively listened to . At the close of his remarks he was warmly thanked for his kindness in according the Royal Brnnswick Lodge the privilege of first listening to his interesting accounts of comparatively unknown regions ,
United Orders Of The Temple And Hospital.
We regret to announce tho death of Bro . James Mott , late Superintendent of the A . Division Metropolitan Police . Bro . Mott was initiated in tho New Concord Lodge , and joined the St . Dcmsian ' s on its consecration . Ho was in his forty-ninth year , and was one of the most popular officers
in tho force ; he was greatly respected , not only by many of the highest in the land , bnt also by overy man in tho Division . He received tho Commemoration Jewel on tho occasion of H . R . H . being installed as M . W . G . M ., for his efficient services on that auspicious occasion . His loss will be deeply felt by his sorrowing family .
Le Monde Ma <; onnique announces , in its summary of news from Brazil , that the Lodge Zur Eintracht , whose members are Germans , and work according to Schroder ' s rite , have just inaugurated their new temple .
Prom tho samo sourco of information we learn that the Council of the Grand Orient has subscribed 500 francs towards the work of tho African International Association , and that it has decided to open a subscription in favonr of the victims of the Turco-Russian War , to be distributed
without tho slightest regard to nationality . We are also informed that tho committee charged with the erection of a monument to the late Bro . Manol have delivered their report , from which it appears that tho receipts amount to 3 , 34 < 9 francs 30 cents ., and the expenditure to
2 , 483 fr . 15 c . The balance , 866 fr . 15 c , it has been resolved to place in the hands of the Council of the G . Orient , to be devoted towards defraying the expenses connected with tho various courses of instruction founded by the G . O ., on condition that an annual prize , to be called the Manol Prize , be presented to ono of the pupils attending such courses .
Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . — On Wednesday , the 28 th November , at tho Black Bull , Holborn . Present—Bros . Kidder W . M ., Thompson S . W ., Tate J . W ., Abell S . D ., Blakemore J . D ., Blum I . G . ; Bro . Long Preceptor , aud several others . Businoss—Tho ceremonies of initiation and passing wore very ably rehearsod by Bro . Kidder . Iu the course of the evening a distressed French brother , from Turkey , was relieved .
Priars Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 1349 . —Held its usual meeting on Thursday , at Bro . Wright's , tho Cheshire Cheese , Crutched Friars . Present—Bros . Cleverley W . M ., Hewlett S . W ., Shepherd J . W ., Holland S . D ., Ellis J . D ., Goldstein I . G ., MusfcoP . M . Preceptor , Hogg Hon . Sec . The Lodgo was opened in duo form , and tho minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Campbell answered tho usual
questions and was entrusted . The Lodgo was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Campbell candidate . Bro . Ellis worked the first , second , third and fourth sections of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . The Lodge was closed in the second degree . Bro . Hewlett was elected W . M . for
the next meeting , which will take placo on Thursday , 13 th inst ., as the room is required next Thursday for an " Arch Chapter . " The Lodgo was closed in due form and adjourned . There was a good attendance of brethren . We hopo this will continue , as the Preceptor is a P . M . of the Mother Lodge , and makes a point of being at hi 3 post to give instruction .
Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 . —A meeting was held on the 27 th ult ., at the Metropolitan Club , King ' s-cross . Present—Bros . G . Clark W . M ., J . W . Smith S . W ., H . Lovegrove J . W ., W . M . Stiles Secretary , J . Willing S . D ., H . Clark J . D ., T . C . Edwards I . G ., C . Cox Tyler ; P . M . Bro . T . A . Adams P . G . P . Preceptor , Business—The Lodge opened in dne form with solemn prayer , and the
minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . J . J . Steele candidate . The first , second , third , and fourth sections of the first lecture were worked by Bro . Adams P . G . P . Preceptor . Bro . J . W . Smith S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for ensuing meeting . Bros . Adams P . G . P ., Willing P . M ., and Stiles were unanimously re-elected Preceptor ,
Treasurer , and Secretary respectively , and tho sincere thanks of the Lodge of Instruction accorded them for their indefatigable exertions and services rendered during the past year . After these brethren had severally thanked the mombers for this renewal of confidence , the Lodge was closed in duo form , with solemn prayer , and in perfect harmony .
Earl of Carnarvon Lodge of Instruction , No , 1642 . —A meeting was hold on Friday , 23 rd November , at the Mit . ro Hotel , Goulbornc-road , Notting-hi !! . Present—Bros . Spiegel W . M ., Sinout jun . S . W ., Adkius J . W . , ~ Gabb S . D ., Wood J . D ., Hoptou I . O ., Past Master Savago Preceptor . Visitors—Bros . Tettenborn , Kellv ,
Ncwland , Poulter , and Reynold : * . Ti . c CCIL' :: IOUV rS r . u ....,., . , ;¦ ... rehearsed , Bro . Poulter candidate ; tho W . M . gave the Traditional History , after which tho ceremony of initiation waa rehearsed , Bro . Reynolds being candidate . Bro . Penn , W . M . of tho mother Lodge , will preside at the next meeting . Bros . Gabb and Reynolds , wero elected members of this Lodge of IcsiructioB ,
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The "Hull Packet" And The "Freeman's Journal."
THE "HULL PACKET" AND THE " FREEMAN'S JOURNAL . "
The action of tbe Grand Masonio Lodge of Ireland , refusing any longer to recognise the Grand Orient of Franco as a Masonio body , from the latter having altered its fundamental constitution of belief in a personal Deity and ' tho immortality of tho sonl , has won approval from a source where approval was most expected . Tho Dublin Freeman's Journal applauds the action with all tbe energy at its
comniand , which i 3 not by any means small . This paper , for many years , was owned by a Protestant , Sir John Gray , but under him it was conducted on Roman Catholic principles . Mr . Dwyer Gray , the present proprietor , was , until lately , a nominal Protestant , but he has gone over to Paul Cullen , and bis journal has become , if possible , more Roman than before . The well known antagonism to
Freemasonry evinced by the Roman Church is amply shown in a leader published iu the Dublin print this week . After applauding the action of the Irish Lodge , the writer of tbe article goes on to say , that to the outside world it would seem that it did not require a gigantic effort to sweep away the very vague and shadowy professions in which a Freemason is asked to assert his belief in tho
Divino Existonco . While admitting that tho formularies of Freemasonry talk of a Great Boiug , a Suprorae Architect , the formularies themselves are declared to be grotesquo , semi . idiotic , barbarous , and frequently blasphemous , and revolting ; the name of God is dragged into the midst of inhuman oaths and invocations , but it is not the God of tho Christian religion , but such a God as Voltaire , Rousseau ,
Strauss , and Renan have fancied , to be set up and destroyed by them as their whims or their atheism might suggest—robbed according to their impious creed of his very existence . This is something like a sweeping condemnation of the Freemason ' s God , which we should like to see answered by one of the leaders of that society . In Yorkshire and Lincolnshire , perhaps , more than in any other part of
England , Freemasonry flourishes , and it is therefore all the more desirable to know whether the Hibernian is right in his description of the Craft's belief , or if he be not uttering a gross calumny on an organisation whioh the outside public has always understood to be conducted on principles having Christian love as their very essence . The step taken by the Irish fraternity is urged
by the Dublin journalist as one which must havo further results . The Italian brotherhood must also be dismissed from all fellowship , for if the Orient of France is gross and disgusting in its infidelity , it is far surpassed by tbe atheistic principles and practices of the Lodges of the Italian kingdom . The Lodges of Frankfort and Berlin , we are farther told , reek with the abominations of a god .
less rationalism . If this be the case—and tho Irish scribe says so , and must surely know—then the Grand Lodge of Ireland may be regarded as a mighty saviour of the purity and the orthodoxy of the mystic brotherhood . The English Lodges aro warned that unless they break off with the French Orient tho Irish Freemasons must logically sever their connection with them , and , in fact , with all
Masonio associations that will not disown the Grand Orient . What tho English Freemasons will do we are not aware , but we have sufficient confidence in those who are at the head of affairs in the English Fraternity to believe that when the time comes for a deliverance on such an important subject , it will be such as all good aud genuine Masons will accept . The secret of the attack against the
Craft in the Irish paper is not far to seek ; the organisation is a seoret society , and the Church has condemned all secret societies . There must be nothing secret from the Church , says Pio Nono , and as I do not know your proper constitution , I shall do my best , by abuse and misrepresentation , to annihilate you . This old man says that Freemasonry has always cherished an alliance with
revolution and irreligion all over the world ; that it has been made snch a thing that Catholics cannot touch it ; that its influence is suspected and feared in our law courts , and its operations unjustly extended to the domains of politics , literature , and commerce ; and that its charity is most selfish , and its benevolence quite bounded . All this , and more the enemies of the Craft are con .
tinuatly urging , and especially in countries where the priests have any power . Freemasonry , as we take it , is not an organisation confined to any particular sect of Christians , and it can well afford to meet openly and fearlessly all the charges brought against it by those whose opposition spring from chagrin and priestly hate . —Hall Packet , 16 th November .
United Orders Of The Temple And Hospital.
UNITED ORDERS OF THE TEMPLE AND HOSPITAL .
TilE regular meeting of the Fidelity Priory of Malta was held at the Masonic Hall , Carlton-hill , on Tuesday , the 20 th inst ., and was presided over by Sir Knight Gibson E . Prior , assisted by Sir Knights Kay P . E . P ., Mason P . E . P ., Beck P . E . P ., Poulter , Rowley , Craig , Eastwood , Pullen , & c , and Sir Knight C . F . Matier K . C . T . as visitor .
The following candidates were duly elected , and having received the Mediterranean pass , were admitted to the honour of Kuights of Malta : —Bros , Hatfield , Wormald , Boswell , and Wilson . After the close of the Priory , the Knights partook of the bread of plenty and the cup of cheerfulness .
BKO . SEEBOILU AND HIS TRAVELS . —On Monday evening , 12 th November , at the Royal Brnnswick Lodge of Freemasons , Bro . IT . Seebohm , who has recently returned to Sheffield , gave a most graphic and spirited account of his travels in Siberia . Bro . Seobohm , who has been away for a considerable period , has travelled over something
like 15 , 000 miles , having spent the last few months in sledges drawn by reindeer , dogs , or horses . He described tho customs and habits of the people with whom he had come in contact , and was attentively listened to . At the close of his remarks he was warmly thanked for his kindness in according the Royal Brnnswick Lodge the privilege of first listening to his interesting accounts of comparatively unknown regions ,
United Orders Of The Temple And Hospital.
We regret to announce tho death of Bro . James Mott , late Superintendent of the A . Division Metropolitan Police . Bro . Mott was initiated in tho New Concord Lodge , and joined the St . Dcmsian ' s on its consecration . Ho was in his forty-ninth year , and was one of the most popular officers
in tho force ; he was greatly respected , not only by many of the highest in the land , bnt also by overy man in tho Division . He received tho Commemoration Jewel on tho occasion of H . R . H . being installed as M . W . G . M ., for his efficient services on that auspicious occasion . His loss will be deeply felt by his sorrowing family .
Le Monde Ma <; onnique announces , in its summary of news from Brazil , that the Lodge Zur Eintracht , whose members are Germans , and work according to Schroder ' s rite , have just inaugurated their new temple .
Prom tho samo sourco of information we learn that the Council of the Grand Orient has subscribed 500 francs towards the work of tho African International Association , and that it has decided to open a subscription in favonr of the victims of the Turco-Russian War , to be distributed
without tho slightest regard to nationality . We are also informed that tho committee charged with the erection of a monument to the late Bro . Manol have delivered their report , from which it appears that tho receipts amount to 3 , 34 < 9 francs 30 cents ., and the expenditure to
2 , 483 fr . 15 c . The balance , 866 fr . 15 c , it has been resolved to place in the hands of the Council of the G . Orient , to be devoted towards defraying the expenses connected with tho various courses of instruction founded by the G . O ., on condition that an annual prize , to be called the Manol Prize , be presented to ono of the pupils attending such courses .
Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . — On Wednesday , the 28 th November , at tho Black Bull , Holborn . Present—Bros . Kidder W . M ., Thompson S . W ., Tate J . W ., Abell S . D ., Blakemore J . D ., Blum I . G . ; Bro . Long Preceptor , aud several others . Businoss—Tho ceremonies of initiation and passing wore very ably rehearsod by Bro . Kidder . Iu the course of the evening a distressed French brother , from Turkey , was relieved .
Priars Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 1349 . —Held its usual meeting on Thursday , at Bro . Wright's , tho Cheshire Cheese , Crutched Friars . Present—Bros . Cleverley W . M ., Hewlett S . W ., Shepherd J . W ., Holland S . D ., Ellis J . D ., Goldstein I . G ., MusfcoP . M . Preceptor , Hogg Hon . Sec . The Lodgo was opened in duo form , and tho minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Campbell answered tho usual
questions and was entrusted . The Lodgo was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Campbell candidate . Bro . Ellis worked the first , second , third and fourth sections of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . The Lodge was closed in the second degree . Bro . Hewlett was elected W . M . for
the next meeting , which will take placo on Thursday , 13 th inst ., as the room is required next Thursday for an " Arch Chapter . " The Lodgo was closed in due form and adjourned . There was a good attendance of brethren . We hopo this will continue , as the Preceptor is a P . M . of the Mother Lodge , and makes a point of being at hi 3 post to give instruction .
Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 . —A meeting was held on the 27 th ult ., at the Metropolitan Club , King ' s-cross . Present—Bros . G . Clark W . M ., J . W . Smith S . W ., H . Lovegrove J . W ., W . M . Stiles Secretary , J . Willing S . D ., H . Clark J . D ., T . C . Edwards I . G ., C . Cox Tyler ; P . M . Bro . T . A . Adams P . G . P . Preceptor , Business—The Lodge opened in dne form with solemn prayer , and the
minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . J . J . Steele candidate . The first , second , third , and fourth sections of the first lecture were worked by Bro . Adams P . G . P . Preceptor . Bro . J . W . Smith S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for ensuing meeting . Bros . Adams P . G . P ., Willing P . M ., and Stiles were unanimously re-elected Preceptor ,
Treasurer , and Secretary respectively , and tho sincere thanks of the Lodge of Instruction accorded them for their indefatigable exertions and services rendered during the past year . After these brethren had severally thanked the mombers for this renewal of confidence , the Lodge was closed in duo form , with solemn prayer , and in perfect harmony .
Earl of Carnarvon Lodge of Instruction , No , 1642 . —A meeting was hold on Friday , 23 rd November , at the Mit . ro Hotel , Goulbornc-road , Notting-hi !! . Present—Bros . Spiegel W . M ., Sinout jun . S . W ., Adkius J . W . , ~ Gabb S . D ., Wood J . D ., Hoptou I . O ., Past Master Savago Preceptor . Visitors—Bros . Tettenborn , Kellv ,
Ncwland , Poulter , and Reynold : * . Ti . c CCIL' :: IOUV rS r . u ....,., . , ;¦ ... rehearsed , Bro . Poulter candidate ; tho W . M . gave the Traditional History , after which tho ceremony of initiation waa rehearsed , Bro . Reynolds being candidate . Bro . Penn , W . M . of tho mother Lodge , will preside at the next meeting . Bros . Gabb and Reynolds , wero elected members of this Lodge of IcsiructioB ,