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SATUBDAY , 20 TH MAY 1899 .

German Freemasonry And Anti-Semitism.

GERMAN FREEMASONRY AND ANTI-SEMITISM .

FREEMASONRY everywhere , with the exception of the Scandinavian countries and old Prussia , strives for brotherly union of humanity without consideration of class , country or creed . Nearly a quarter of a century ago , through the efforts of Emperor Frederic , the then Crown Prince , the

principles of humanity triumphed in the three Grand Lodges of Old Prussia . In the year 1872 , the Grand Lodge " Royal York , " known as " Friendship , " gave up the so-called '' Christian " principle which debarred highly-esteemed non-Christian gentlemen from membership of this Lodge on

account of their faith . The Mother Lodge , "Zuderidrei Welt Kugeln " ( "Three Globes" ) , and the " Grosse Landes Loge" refused to abolish the prohibitive law , despite all endeavours on the part of the more tolerent Brethren . But the Grand Lodge , Royal York , thanks to the agitation of

Stocker , soon reverted to its old narrow principles , and , although no questions as to the creed of an applicant for membership were asked , it was well understood that none but Christians would be admitted . On the Agenda for the next session of the Royal York Lodge is a resolution to the

effect that " all members must conform to Christianity . The principle of toleration introduced in 1872 is thus to be repealed . The late Emperor Frederic had such a step presumably in his mind when he prophesied for Old Prussian Freemasonry a very sad future . Meanwhile the

Grand Master Prince Heinrich z \ x Schonrich-Carolath , and his Deputy Professor Dr . Flohr , have refused to accept nomination for re-election to their respective Offices . It is also expected that other Lodges will sever their connection with the three above-mentioned Grand Lodges .

It will be remembered that the restrictive " Christian " principle of the Prussian Grand Lodge The Three Globes , has several times been brought under the attention of the Grand Lodge of England . On one occasion—some half century ago—the late Mr . Henry Faudel took an opportunity of giving expression to his feelings as a Jewish Freemason ,

by challenging the admission to Grand Lodge of the official representative of The Three Globes . Some years , later the restrictive principles of the Prussian Grand Lodge were more

formally discussed , but a question of " international amity " was raised in influential quarters and the resolution condemning the restriction was withdrawn . —Correspondent of " Jewish Chronicle . " . _ ..

Annual Supper Of The Ranelagh Lodge Of Instruction No. 834.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE RANELAGH LODGE OF INSTRUCTION No . 834 .

ON Friday , 12 tb inst ., we visited the well-known hostelry the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , on the occasion of the Annual Supper . The arrangements were of the most perfect character , and were carried out

without a hitch under the direction of . the indefatigable . Secretary Bro . F . Craggs P . M ., and we are not in any way flattering that worthy Brother when we remark that whatever services he renders to the numerous Lodges and Lodges of Instruction he is connected with , the Brethren are always convinced the duties could not be placed in more competent hands .

The room that usually serves as a meeting place for the Lodge oi Instruction was decorated in the most beautiful and artistic , manner . The lighting arrangements , and choice floral decorations showed great taste on 'he . part . of . the proprietor , Bro .. H .. W . Massey , under-whose personal

superintendence the excellent supper was served . The viands wore of the choicest description and the wines of the best : i The Chair was taken bv that ever popular Preceptor Bro . Arthur Williams .-P .-M-, 834 , who was faced by Bro . John Worth , the present W . M . of the Mother Lodge .

The repast being ended the Chairman proposed the Loyal toasts , which were accepted in an enthusiastic manner . The intervals botweeu some of the personal toasts were filled with first-class singing by Bros . Worth , Wilkins , King , Nash , & c , and Bro . Bugler , a Visitor , amused and astonished those present with his marvellous performances of slei ght of hand . The health of the Chairman was proposed by Bro . Worth , and heartily drank with musical honours ; Bro . A . Williams replied in an instructive and

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amusing speech , that could not fail to impress all those present how thoroughly he had the interest of the Craft at heart , and how anxious he was at all times when circumstances allowed to assist the Brethren in their endeavours to perfect themselves in the ritual . The toasts of Bro . F . Craggs Secretary and Bro . W . Hinds Treasurer were responded to respectively . Bro . R . H . Williams P . P . G . J . D . Middx . responded on behalf of the Provincial Grand Officers .

The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . K . M . Ross , and were carried out in a hig hly creditable manner . The Brethren separated at a late hour , all expressing the opinion they had spent a most enjoyable evening . Amongst those present we noticed Past Masters W . J . Coplestone , W . Hide , J . Banks , H . J . Cousens , E , Nash , J . H . Curnming ; Brothers Robert Reid , M . F . Wilkins , H . Bone , G . J . Meek , E . Salt , G . Pankhurst , W . T . Ridgway , J . King , W . Atkinson , & c .

R. M. B. I. Election.

R . M . B . I . ELECTION .

rjnHB following were the unsuccessful candidates at yesterday ' s I election , with the number of votes secured by each : MALE .

No . on List . Name . Votes : Forward . Polled . Total . 1 Nichol , Robert ... ... 617 205 822 2 Stockman , Thos . S .... ... 158 30 188 3 Hatton , Peter Valentine ... 90 39 129 5 Kessel , Solomon ... ... 14 4 18 6 Richmond , William Miles ... Dead . 7 Ransom , Alfred ... ... 1273 30 1303

8 Frew , James ... ... 27 632 659 11 Nicholson , Matthew ... 24 2144 2168 14 Blake , Robert ... ... 295 340 635 16 Darton , James ... ... 2203 2055 4258 17 Beech , John ... ... 37 41 78 20 Wareing , John ... ... 9 1 10 22 Druce , Henry ... ... 194 2096 2290

24 Wood , William B . ... ... 2 3949 3951 28 Godfree , George Richard ... 117 109 226 '• ' 29 Perry , Thomas ... ... 184 2834 2518 31 Coney , Thomas Worts ... 80 4 84 35 Nicholl , William .... ... 150 55 205 36 Blackmore , Rev . James Baker ... 246 246 37 - '¦ ¦ Phillips , George Sargent ... . 16 :-. 16

38 Lewis , Joseph Francis ... 1827 1827 40 Lightfoot , Joseph ... ... 4356 4356 ¦ .-. 41 Allison , Robert Vickerman ... 20 34 54 43 Fratson , William ... ... Withdrawn . 47 Truelove , William Henry ... 402 402 49 Brown , Charles ... ... 218 218

50 Turnbull , Joseph ... ... — — 51 Rowles , George ... ... 2240 2240 52 Swan , Edwin ... ... 10 10 53 Jenkins , Charles Skinkwin ... 4039 4039 54 Wright , Alfred ... ... Withdrawn . 55 Ashwell , Henry ... ... 756 756

WIDOWS . 1 Salisbury , Jane ... ... 830 216 1046 2 - Mannington , Bliz . Atkinson ... 492 73 565 . . 3 Ionn , Elizabeth ... ... 107 29 136 4 Lemon , Charlotte ... ... 30 8 38 5 Cartledge , Annie ... ... 138 273 411 6 Miller , Margaret ... ... 28 5 33 7 Snart , Mary Ann ... ... 66 6 72

8 Dickinson , Eliza Emma ... 523 213 736 9 Banning , Ann ... ... Dead . 10 Reid , Mary ... ... 48 — 48 12 Wadswortb , Hannah ... 14 3 17 16 Claisen , Maria ... ... 8 215 223 18 Allan , Louisa Anne ... 416 41 457 19 Pooley , Elizabeth ... ... 1144 2660 3804

20 Alexander , Mary ... ... Withdrawn . 21 Rocke , Eliza Lanyou C . ... — — — 22 Letton , Emily ... ... 477 474 951 24 Moore , Mary Ann Smith ... 4 1 5 25 Rumball , Esther ... ... 46 276 322 26 . Warr , Mary ... ... 384 889 1273 28 Wilkinson , Margaret ... Dead .

29 Fauvel , Susannah Eliza ... 616 3573 4189 30 Pook , Mary ... ... 406 167 573 31 . . Simmons , Mary Aun ... 749 1008 1757 32 Lewis , Louisa .. ... 1277 40 1317 33 Bourdeaux , Elizabeth ... 157 114 271 36 Dyer , Kate Elizabeth Sarah ... 9 703 712 37 Wright , Deborah ... ... 53 10 63

39 Smart , Martha ... ... — 39 39 42 Giles , Mary Matilda ... 1356 2679 4035 45 Acton , Jane Ellen ... ... 4 68 72 46 Lord , Mary ... ... Withdrawn . 47 Oberdoerfier , Cecile ... 3025 8025 50 Pratt , Caroline ... ... 6 6 51 Skinner , Martha ... ... 171 171

53 While , Lucy ... ... 20 2926 2940 54 Nunn , Mary ... ... - 2 2 55 Dale , Martha ... ... 684 684 56 OlUs , Jane ... ... — 57 Wise , Sarah Ann ... ... 2635 2635 59 Weightman , Annie ... ... Dead . 60 Masey , Hamotto ... ... 1699 1699

62 Hughes , Sarah Ann ... 915 915 63 Meek , Botsy ... ... 1725 1725 64 Tomes , Frances ... ... 2 2 65 Hedges , Elizabeth Mary ... 13 13 66 Gunn , Charlotte ... ... 38 38 67 Walliugton , Frances Mario ... — — 68 Martin , Harriett ... , „ . 23 23