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Lodge Clemente Amitie Of Paris.
longer placo afc the sorvice of that College—the foundation of winch ho still strenuously advocates—bnt his name , his advice , and his subscription , " And as a disciple of the doctrine Philosophic of Augusto Couito , during' about the last forty years , ho can to-day , by borrowing without profanation , a Christian verse—for Po 3 itivists are full of respect for tho Modiioval role of Christianity , now say to Positivist
Philosophy ' Nunc dimitte servurn tnum . ' " After reading ; Bro . Littre ' s letter to tho assembly Bro . Cousin read tho reply that , in the namo of tho Lodge , he had made to it , whereby he convoys the thanks of tho brethren and tho expression of thoir fraternal feelings of regret and devotion to their illustrious sick brother ,
and that in the most appropriate manner , lie then also read a circular which had been addressed by tlio Clemento Amitio to the Freemasons of tho Throo Obediences of Franco , aud to tho brethron under thoso jurisdictions abroad ; a circular calling for aid and support for the nndertakinL' .
Bro . Wyronboff , after that , explainod tho objects in view m the proposed foundation of tho College , discussed all tho particulars of the scheme , and in a most argumentative speech urged tho necessity of carrying it out immediately ; then , without further delay , mado a warm and sanguine appeal to tho audionco for contributions . It was then tho turn of onr most esteemed and sympathetic G . M .
Brother de Saint Jean to address tho assembly . He did so with that impressive and direct eloquence so characteristic of his speeches . He thanked , first tho Lodge Clemente Amitio , and his friend and Brother Cousin , its Vouerablo , for thoir splendid hospitality of tho eveniug , and at tho same time for the honour it reflects upon Masonry . Without dilating upon tho subjects already treated by tho
previous speakers , ho throw in at onco his powerful support to tho Masonic undertakings spoken of , and further remarked , " Men of my time ( I mean men of that generation of 1830 , which no doubt has some his torical worth ) , all recollect tho pleasing face of a certain illustrious citizeu , who after having mainly contributed to the independence and freedom of tho United States of America , and after having well
served his own country in its immortal revolution of 1789 , had , after a period of nearly half a century , come back to his birthplace , to put at the servico of his country tho prestige of a glorious lifo , surrounded with popular esfccom , prestige which has not been without much weight , aud influence in the memorable deeds performed by the Revolution of ISoO . Well , gentlemen , that great citizen
whoso memory will over be dear to men of liberty : that Brother Mason of ours , by whose name many Lodges on tho other Continent aro still called , out of veneration for the friend and brother of George Washington , do you recollect how he was greeted ? He was called the hero of tho two worlds . To ensuro the independence of a nation , to render to tho children of a people the rights of which they wero
deprived for centuries , are , no doubt , deeds that give to those who have been ablo to achieve them a right to eternal gratitude ; and the name of Lafayette , who took so large a part in those immenso achievements , will live for ever in the memory of a grateful posterity . But wo know that Freedom aud Liberty , those prccioti 3 boons , without which all others are fruitless , aro not however sufficient to ensure
alone the well-being of the peoples . It requires other conditions : and the efforts that , in all countries , ever tend to procure the advantages of thoso conditions , have certainly tlieir greatness , and the men that make or direct them arc certainly worthy of that same recognition and deserving of similar gratitude at the hands of their fellow citizens .
Having thus made a complimentary allusion to M . do Lesseps ' works and to his co-workers , Bro . do St Jean concluded his speech , which was often interrupted with great applause , by asking M . do Lesseps' leave , although he is not a Freemason—to give him , in the name of Masonry , tho fraternal accolade . It must be remarked that M . Ferdinand de Lesseps , just as
Lincoln was in America , is considered here a brother by deeds and approval of authorities , but not yet by namo aud obligation . As regards the entertainment that followed , and which waa preceded by the recital of some poetry composed for the occasion by Bro . Siebecker , wc must say we hardly know wheu or where everything passed off so much to the satisfaction of an audience . Bro . Boudouresque , M . Sellier , Mdlle . Baux of tho Opera , M . Chollet , Mdlle . Duval , & c , all
talented artists or instrumentalists , must be congratulated on tho ability they displayed , and be thanked for having so kindly lent thenassistance to contribute to the success of the brilliant evening . A choice agape , during the enjoyment of which a collection was mado for the Masonic Orphanage , terminated the semi Masonic fete that the Lodge Clemente Amitio gavo in houonr of one of its most distinguished and venerated members .
Now , Dear Sir and Brother , if your correspondent may beg space in yonr valuable paper for the insertion of a report of these Masonic proceedings , he must , at tho same time , bow to tho objection they might meet with from some of our English brethren , who aro not familiar with the usages and customs of the French rite , and he must , therefore , try to obtain , if not your endorsement and their
approval , at any rate their fraternal toleration . In the first place , it must be borne in mind that if there be any Lodgo wherein Masonry endeavours most specially to maintain the truth of science and general culture , and wherein the study of the seven liberal Arts mid Sciences , so recommended by the old Charges , is constantly made part of tho workiug , it is most undoubtedly , and ,
above all , iu a French Lodgo . Tho French Lodgo does not confine itself to tho mere '' giving or recital of the words of the Ceremonies of Initiation , Passing , or Raising , " or—to nse a common phrase—to tho simple task of "Mason making ; " but , it tries to break tho monotony of these Ceremonies by some lectures upon Masonic and
Scientific subjects , in order to make , according to the precept , " a daily advancement iu Masonic knowledge . " In fact , as regards the fostering of mental cultivation iu the Lodges , the French Rite has , from the remotest time , always made provision for so desirable au object . Foremost among the Officers of tho Lodge , we find one whose special duty is not
Lodge Clemente Amitie Of Paris.
only to bo tho Guardian of tho Law aud Constitutions , but to see thoy aro neither misapplied nor violated : who has to expound their spirit , and mako clear their meaning , and , accordingly , to givo ex-officio his conclusions or opinions to tho W . Master , upon all questions and motions whatever , brought boforo tho Lodgo ; but tho Brother Orator ' s further duty is also to lecture upon Masonio topics ,
ou special occasions ; to furnish tho Lodge annually with a Reviow of tho works done and tho events that havo happened , to deliver—Morceaux d'Architectnro ( Orations ) whenever there is a soletnu or feativo meeting . And as , however able ho may happen to be , he canuot possibly fulfil all the duties of his office porsoually , hence arises tlio practico of conferences mado by any ablo Mason at nearly
every Lodge meeting . Moreover wo find that in order to dovolopo in the now initiate a tasto for such studies or Conferences , aud to judge of his attainments , it has always been tho custom to roquiro from him his impressions or Masonic views , in writing , which ho is called upon to read to tho Lodge bofore passing .
That fruitful enstom has nover been neglected by tho Lodgo Cle . mento Amite , which is evidontly now tho most " successful Lodgo in tho jurisdiction of tho Grand Orient . " If it has boon said that it requires moro than ono olomont to mako a Lodge successsful , it must bo acknowledged that , looking afc its prosperous state , tho Clemento Amitio has within itself all the necessary elements of permaueut
success . A worthy and enthusiastic W . Mastor , able Officers , arid well qualified members placo it in tho full swim of prosperity . Its list of members is the largest on tho roll , its moetings tho best attonded , its Conferences and ceremonies as well as its festivals always tho mostattractivo ; finally , its good works and liberality may be equalled , but canuot bo surpassod by any other Lodge . Brother Charles
Cousin , Vico-President of tho Council of the Order and Venerablo of the Lodgo Clemento Amitio is surely , by tho geniality of his nature and all his personal qualities , a model aud competent Blason , well qualified to preside ovor so model a Lodge . Though it might be thought that his important daily occupations alono would scarcely leave him time to breathe , yet punctually
aud faithfully ho discharges the duty of his oifico , and is never unmindful of any call mado ou him , ho is still to bo found at tho head ot anything that . may concern the Fraternity , tho good or welfare of his brethron ; and , without distinction of rite , opinion , or nationality , doing his best to his brothor Mason with that peculiar aud inimitable heartiness that wins him , as a gentleman , so many friends , and so
tratcrnal an esteem among tho brethren , as a Mason . Now , though I have already taken much of your space , yet I must claim your indulgence for a little more—to allow me to givo you tho translation of a letter of his , which letter , while conveyiug some idea of the Masouic aud geuial qualities of tho Venerable of the Lodgo Clemento Amitio , may not bo altogether void of intorcst to your
readers . It is taken from tho " Bulletin of tho Grand Orient , and formed part of the records of tho Council of tho Order for tho Gfch of June last . The " Bulletin " says : —Brother Cousin , unable to attend the meeting , sends lu * 3 excuses in tho following words : — " V . D . President , —I did not attend yesterday , and to-day I regret exceedingly being unable likewise to attend the meeting of tho
Council of the Order . Here aro my excuses : —Yesterday , I was favoured with the visit of an English Brother Mason , of tho suite of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , a gentleman , who , like your royal colleague of tho other side of the Channel , professes tho warmest sympathy for Franco and our Paris . I thought one liuur of conversation with that intelligent and liberal-minded brother ( an hour
spent mostly iu pointing out to him the injustice of that lamentable rupture of official relations—that a misunderstanding only had produced—between tho Grand Lodge of England and tho Grand Orient of Franco ) , would not be , for the good cause , entirely lost . " Now , to-day at three o ' clock I havo to attend a meeting of the shareholders of the Concessionary Company of the Canal of Panama ,
a meeting which is to be presided over by onr excellent brother General Tiirr , to whom the initial right in that Company belongs , aud with whom I have had the houonr of working to its organisation . It was , you remember , in the Lodgo Clemente Amite that tho lecture on tho works of exploration of our two gallant officers of the Navy , Bro . Lucien Wyse , aud , I may venture to say beforehand , Bro ,
Armaiid Reclus —( for tho latter shall be initiated on Friday , the 20 th inst . )—was first made , and the execution of the scheme oxplaiued successfully , and whose plan afterwards received the entire approval of the International Congres that assembled last year in Paris under the presidency of the illustrious founder of the Suez Canal . " Already , by taking Bro . Gambetta last week to tbo ruoul offered afc tho Continental Hotel by the foreign delegates to tho Congres , to their
French colleagues , and by presenting to the President of the Chamber of Deputies , and in tho name of our Fraternity , theso two brother Masons , whoso name will be connected with the grandest works of this age , I have almost contributed to give to our undertaking a Republican baptism . And now I have reason to believe that in tho newspaper , the 'Voltaire , Bro . Littre , in answer to au ablo article published yesterday , will to-morrow givo the Masonic baptism to the Canal of Panama .
" My illustrious friend is now preparing for the anniversary festival which shall bo offered , in his honour , to tho Parisian Masons , on the evening of the 8 th of July , a lecture on a subject which I took tho liberty of suggesting , viz ., the connection of Freemasonry with the greatest works of our time . " Allow me , therefore , very dear President , to invito you beforehand , with all our colleagues of tho Council of the Ordor , to this fraternal
agape , which I am sure wiil not be without mneh profit for Urn sons of the widow . In the meantime be good enongh to ask them to excuse me for my repeated absouce from the Council . For tho thought that my persistent labour will , after all , reflect some honour upon onr dear institution cau hardly compensate the regret I feel at not being able , this time again , to be in my place , among my best friends , aud to shake hands with them . " Above all , it must be acknowledged , aud I cannot overlook the
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Lodge Clemente Amitie Of Paris.
longer placo afc the sorvice of that College—the foundation of winch ho still strenuously advocates—bnt his name , his advice , and his subscription , " And as a disciple of the doctrine Philosophic of Augusto Couito , during' about the last forty years , ho can to-day , by borrowing without profanation , a Christian verse—for Po 3 itivists are full of respect for tho Modiioval role of Christianity , now say to Positivist
Philosophy ' Nunc dimitte servurn tnum . ' " After reading ; Bro . Littre ' s letter to tho assembly Bro . Cousin read tho reply that , in the namo of tho Lodge , he had made to it , whereby he convoys the thanks of tho brethren and tho expression of thoir fraternal feelings of regret and devotion to their illustrious sick brother ,
and that in the most appropriate manner , lie then also read a circular which had been addressed by tlio Clemento Amitio to the Freemasons of tho Throo Obediences of Franco , aud to tho brethron under thoso jurisdictions abroad ; a circular calling for aid and support for the nndertakinL' .
Bro . Wyronboff , after that , explainod tho objects in view m the proposed foundation of tho College , discussed all tho particulars of the scheme , and in a most argumentative speech urged tho necessity of carrying it out immediately ; then , without further delay , mado a warm and sanguine appeal to tho audionco for contributions . It was then tho turn of onr most esteemed and sympathetic G . M .
Brother de Saint Jean to address tho assembly . He did so with that impressive and direct eloquence so characteristic of his speeches . He thanked , first tho Lodge Clemente Amitio , and his friend and Brother Cousin , its Vouerablo , for thoir splendid hospitality of tho eveniug , and at tho same time for the honour it reflects upon Masonry . Without dilating upon tho subjects already treated by tho
previous speakers , ho throw in at onco his powerful support to tho Masonic undertakings spoken of , and further remarked , " Men of my time ( I mean men of that generation of 1830 , which no doubt has some his torical worth ) , all recollect tho pleasing face of a certain illustrious citizeu , who after having mainly contributed to the independence and freedom of tho United States of America , and after having well
served his own country in its immortal revolution of 1789 , had , after a period of nearly half a century , come back to his birthplace , to put at the servico of his country tho prestige of a glorious lifo , surrounded with popular esfccom , prestige which has not been without much weight , aud influence in the memorable deeds performed by the Revolution of ISoO . Well , gentlemen , that great citizen
whoso memory will over be dear to men of liberty : that Brother Mason of ours , by whose name many Lodges on tho other Continent aro still called , out of veneration for the friend and brother of George Washington , do you recollect how he was greeted ? He was called the hero of tho two worlds . To ensuro the independence of a nation , to render to tho children of a people the rights of which they wero
deprived for centuries , are , no doubt , deeds that give to those who have been ablo to achieve them a right to eternal gratitude ; and the name of Lafayette , who took so large a part in those immenso achievements , will live for ever in the memory of a grateful posterity . But wo know that Freedom aud Liberty , those prccioti 3 boons , without which all others are fruitless , aro not however sufficient to ensure
alone the well-being of the peoples . It requires other conditions : and the efforts that , in all countries , ever tend to procure the advantages of thoso conditions , have certainly tlieir greatness , and the men that make or direct them arc certainly worthy of that same recognition and deserving of similar gratitude at the hands of their fellow citizens .
Having thus made a complimentary allusion to M . do Lesseps ' works and to his co-workers , Bro . do St Jean concluded his speech , which was often interrupted with great applause , by asking M . do Lesseps' leave , although he is not a Freemason—to give him , in the name of Masonry , tho fraternal accolade . It must be remarked that M . Ferdinand de Lesseps , just as
Lincoln was in America , is considered here a brother by deeds and approval of authorities , but not yet by namo aud obligation . As regards the entertainment that followed , and which waa preceded by the recital of some poetry composed for the occasion by Bro . Siebecker , wc must say we hardly know wheu or where everything passed off so much to the satisfaction of an audience . Bro . Boudouresque , M . Sellier , Mdlle . Baux of tho Opera , M . Chollet , Mdlle . Duval , & c , all
talented artists or instrumentalists , must be congratulated on tho ability they displayed , and be thanked for having so kindly lent thenassistance to contribute to the success of the brilliant evening . A choice agape , during the enjoyment of which a collection was mado for the Masonic Orphanage , terminated the semi Masonic fete that the Lodge Clemente Amitio gavo in houonr of one of its most distinguished and venerated members .
Now , Dear Sir and Brother , if your correspondent may beg space in yonr valuable paper for the insertion of a report of these Masonic proceedings , he must , at tho same time , bow to tho objection they might meet with from some of our English brethren , who aro not familiar with the usages and customs of the French rite , and he must , therefore , try to obtain , if not your endorsement and their
approval , at any rate their fraternal toleration . In the first place , it must be borne in mind that if there be any Lodgo wherein Masonry endeavours most specially to maintain the truth of science and general culture , and wherein the study of the seven liberal Arts mid Sciences , so recommended by the old Charges , is constantly made part of tho workiug , it is most undoubtedly , and ,
above all , iu a French Lodgo . Tho French Lodgo does not confine itself to tho mere '' giving or recital of the words of the Ceremonies of Initiation , Passing , or Raising , " or—to nse a common phrase—to tho simple task of "Mason making ; " but , it tries to break tho monotony of these Ceremonies by some lectures upon Masonic and
Scientific subjects , in order to make , according to the precept , " a daily advancement iu Masonic knowledge . " In fact , as regards the fostering of mental cultivation iu the Lodges , the French Rite has , from the remotest time , always made provision for so desirable au object . Foremost among the Officers of tho Lodge , we find one whose special duty is not
Lodge Clemente Amitie Of Paris.
only to bo tho Guardian of tho Law aud Constitutions , but to see thoy aro neither misapplied nor violated : who has to expound their spirit , and mako clear their meaning , and , accordingly , to givo ex-officio his conclusions or opinions to tho W . Master , upon all questions and motions whatever , brought boforo tho Lodgo ; but tho Brother Orator ' s further duty is also to lecture upon Masonio topics ,
ou special occasions ; to furnish tho Lodge annually with a Reviow of tho works done and tho events that havo happened , to deliver—Morceaux d'Architectnro ( Orations ) whenever there is a soletnu or feativo meeting . And as , however able ho may happen to be , he canuot possibly fulfil all the duties of his office porsoually , hence arises tlio practico of conferences mado by any ablo Mason at nearly
every Lodge meeting . Moreover wo find that in order to dovolopo in the now initiate a tasto for such studies or Conferences , aud to judge of his attainments , it has always been tho custom to roquiro from him his impressions or Masonic views , in writing , which ho is called upon to read to tho Lodge bofore passing .
That fruitful enstom has nover been neglected by tho Lodgo Cle . mento Amite , which is evidontly now tho most " successful Lodgo in tho jurisdiction of tho Grand Orient . " If it has boon said that it requires moro than ono olomont to mako a Lodge successsful , it must bo acknowledged that , looking afc its prosperous state , tho Clemento Amitio has within itself all the necessary elements of permaueut
success . A worthy and enthusiastic W . Mastor , able Officers , arid well qualified members placo it in tho full swim of prosperity . Its list of members is the largest on tho roll , its moetings tho best attonded , its Conferences and ceremonies as well as its festivals always tho mostattractivo ; finally , its good works and liberality may be equalled , but canuot bo surpassod by any other Lodge . Brother Charles
Cousin , Vico-President of tho Council of the Order and Venerablo of the Lodgo Clemento Amitio is surely , by tho geniality of his nature and all his personal qualities , a model aud competent Blason , well qualified to preside ovor so model a Lodge . Though it might be thought that his important daily occupations alono would scarcely leave him time to breathe , yet punctually
aud faithfully ho discharges the duty of his oifico , and is never unmindful of any call mado ou him , ho is still to bo found at tho head ot anything that . may concern the Fraternity , tho good or welfare of his brethron ; and , without distinction of rite , opinion , or nationality , doing his best to his brothor Mason with that peculiar aud inimitable heartiness that wins him , as a gentleman , so many friends , and so
tratcrnal an esteem among tho brethren , as a Mason . Now , though I have already taken much of your space , yet I must claim your indulgence for a little more—to allow me to givo you tho translation of a letter of his , which letter , while conveyiug some idea of the Masouic aud geuial qualities of tho Venerable of the Lodgo Clemento Amitio , may not bo altogether void of intorcst to your
readers . It is taken from tho " Bulletin of tho Grand Orient , and formed part of the records of tho Council of tho Order for tho Gfch of June last . The " Bulletin " says : —Brother Cousin , unable to attend the meeting , sends lu * 3 excuses in tho following words : — " V . D . President , —I did not attend yesterday , and to-day I regret exceedingly being unable likewise to attend the meeting of tho
Council of the Order . Here aro my excuses : —Yesterday , I was favoured with the visit of an English Brother Mason , of tho suite of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , a gentleman , who , like your royal colleague of tho other side of the Channel , professes tho warmest sympathy for Franco and our Paris . I thought one liuur of conversation with that intelligent and liberal-minded brother ( an hour
spent mostly iu pointing out to him the injustice of that lamentable rupture of official relations—that a misunderstanding only had produced—between tho Grand Lodge of England and tho Grand Orient of Franco ) , would not be , for the good cause , entirely lost . " Now , to-day at three o ' clock I havo to attend a meeting of the shareholders of the Concessionary Company of the Canal of Panama ,
a meeting which is to be presided over by onr excellent brother General Tiirr , to whom the initial right in that Company belongs , aud with whom I have had the houonr of working to its organisation . It was , you remember , in the Lodgo Clemente Amite that tho lecture on tho works of exploration of our two gallant officers of the Navy , Bro . Lucien Wyse , aud , I may venture to say beforehand , Bro ,
Armaiid Reclus —( for tho latter shall be initiated on Friday , the 20 th inst . )—was first made , and the execution of the scheme oxplaiued successfully , and whose plan afterwards received the entire approval of the International Congres that assembled last year in Paris under the presidency of the illustrious founder of the Suez Canal . " Already , by taking Bro . Gambetta last week to tbo ruoul offered afc tho Continental Hotel by the foreign delegates to tho Congres , to their
French colleagues , and by presenting to the President of the Chamber of Deputies , and in tho name of our Fraternity , theso two brother Masons , whoso name will be connected with the grandest works of this age , I have almost contributed to give to our undertaking a Republican baptism . And now I have reason to believe that in tho newspaper , the 'Voltaire , Bro . Littre , in answer to au ablo article published yesterday , will to-morrow givo the Masonic baptism to the Canal of Panama .
" My illustrious friend is now preparing for the anniversary festival which shall bo offered , in his honour , to tho Parisian Masons , on the evening of the 8 th of July , a lecture on a subject which I took tho liberty of suggesting , viz ., the connection of Freemasonry with the greatest works of our time . " Allow me , therefore , very dear President , to invito you beforehand , with all our colleagues of tho Council of the Ordor , to this fraternal
agape , which I am sure wiil not be without mneh profit for Urn sons of the widow . In the meantime be good enongh to ask them to excuse me for my repeated absouce from the Council . For tho thought that my persistent labour will , after all , reflect some honour upon onr dear institution cau hardly compensate the regret I feel at not being able , this time again , to be in my place , among my best friends , aud to shake hands with them . " Above all , it must be acknowledged , aud I cannot overlook the