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General Assembly Of The Grand Orient Of France.
eight of those retiring were re-elected , and , after a double ballot , involving n sharp contest , three now members were elected , also for three years . These are , 1 st Bro . Le Pie , D . M . V . of the Lodge Arts Reunis of Bouen , President elect of the Assembly ; 2 nd Bro . Sarrat , Yen . of tho Lodge Chevaliers do Fialernite of Bordeaux ; and , finallv , Bio . Didiot Von . of the Lodgo Union and Perseverance
of Paris , for tho centenary of which Lodge there was a great fete held last year . But the closing meeting , on Satnrday , being one at which visitors are admitted in tho Lodge Hall , and not merely in tho galleries , as on the previous days , was , of course , moro interesting and more lively than the preceding ones . The spacious Lodge room was hung with flags of all nations , arranged hero and there
between the panels , which were covered with tho symbols of the Order . Amidst thoso flags tho motto , " Liberto , Egalito ot Fraternity " was conspicuous enough to remind—if not the French by whom the words are so commonly used that ono may bo inclined to beliovo they have become meaningless to most of them , but certainly tho casual foreign visitor , of the fundamental basis of our Institution and
of the only true principles of Freemasonry , which are , whatever may be thought or said to tho contrary , the only faith and the sole dogma upon which every Mason ought to be obligated . Why not inscribe everywhere those words in our Lodges , instead of trying to symbolise their meaning , and then to lcavo thoso symbols to bo explained , or often misexplnined altogether ?
At 4 . 30 p . m . tbo Graud Lodge was opened in due and solemn form by the President of the Assembly , supported in the East by tbe President of the Council of tho Order , and assisted by the members of that Council . Tho Grand Secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting , and some minor bnsiness having been despatched , the President gave order to tho Directors of Ceremonies to see whether
thero were any brethren waiting for admission , and to introduce with due Masonic honours any distinguished visitors that might be known to them aa such . A depntation was immediatel y formed and left the Lodge . A few minntes after the doors were reopened , and in came tho visitors ; then , under " an arch of steel , gavel sounding , and brethren to order , two Deacons , bearing tho
respective flags of England and France , " and the guests were introduced Among thorn were Bro . Dr . John Thomas Loth Grand Steward of Scotland 33 ° S . C . G . O ., and Bro . William Cornelius P . M . Lodge Celtic Eoyal Order of Scotland , Knight of Rome , Constantine , Malta , & c ., 33 ° . S . C . G . O . These visitors being conducted with due honours , and placed between the two columns , the W . President Bro .
LePlo addressing them said : — " Scotland and France , brethren , are two countries which , whatever has happened , aro more than any others , and Masonically united ; French and Scotch Masons were , and are still one . We greet and wolcomo you , therefore , with pleasure and joy . We offer you ouv cordial hand and fraternal grip , and we wish yon all good and prosperity . "
Bro . Le Pie then asked the brothren to give to the visitors a hearty proof of brotherly feeling by uniting with him in saluting them with a warm and sympathetic double batterie ( French and Scottish ) . The President having given the sign , it was accordingly followed with cheerful unanimity . After the batterie Bro . Loth , returning thanks , said : — " Most W .
President , and you all , Brethren of this " Illustrious Convent : I am among you , I think , au old face , being known personally by many of yon as a friend of the Grand Orient ; it is , therefore , with heartfelt pleasure and infinite pride that I come forward , in the name of the visitors , to thank you most cordiall y for the splendid manner in which yon have jnst welcomed us . I am particularly movedindeedby
, , the expression of your fraternal sentiments towards Scotch Masons . To them , be sure of it , I shall not fail , if not officially , as I had the honour of doing for many years , but none the less truly aud sincerely , to be , on all occasions , the faithful interpreter of your brotherly regard and good wishes . I am pleased beyond expression , and consider it a good fortune the coincidence of my visit to
Paris with the meeting of the Convent : this important gathering of the Graud Orient , to which I have now tho extreme satisfaction and pride of being admitted , especially under existing circumstances . We cannot have li ght without variety of colour ; we cannot havo freedom of thought and libert y of conscience withont differenco of opinion . Deprecating , much as I do , and with true Masonic feeling ,
what has happened , I cannot however refrain from giving utterance hero to my regrets and hopes ; nor to say that already I see and can point to the day , which I feel certain is not distant , when it shall be completely obliterated by Masonic charity alone . For , brethren , in matters Masonic , Charity and Brotherly love must be our guiding rule , our first precept . And where Charity reigus ,
there may be difference without antagonism , variety withont discord , shades of opinion without systematic opposition , broken relations or disunion . Yes , let us hope for that day , it will soon come , when French and Scotch Masons again , as of old , hand in hand , will , by a perfect understanding , renew and make stronger the link of their old brotherly affection , now , I may say , only apparently
interrupted . And then , pursuing with that energy and fidelity that are among their national characteristics , the path marked out by our primitive brethren for us to live in perpetual union , we will then have between us but one question , viz .: —that of our mutual contest or emulation in the love and progress of tho Fraternity . Brethren , once more receive our warmest thanks and most cordial wishes . "
After this speech , which was listened to with as much interest as it was delivered with emotion , and was warmly applauded , the President called upon the Bro . Orator to deliver the Oration of the day . Brother Francolin did so , with great ability of thought and capacity of conception . He took up a subject which could not fail
to bring him tho general applause of the brethren , though tbe volubilit y with which he read ifc marred and destroyed , in many instances , the effect of the happy thoughts and appropriate expressions which abounded in his oration . We regret not being able to review it here , owing to the want of space . After the general applause of the Brethren , and the personal
General Assembly Of The Grand Orient Of France.
congratulation of the Brother President to Brother Orator had been made and acknowledged , Brother Cousin , Senior Vice _ President of the Council of the Order , rose , and with that sagacity and heartiness which aro so prominent in him , proposed , in short bnt well-chosen words , a vote of thanks to the Chairman of the Assembly . That proposal was received with all the moro enthusiastic cheering
that it was supported by tho President of the Council of tho Order . Oar much esteemed and 111 . Bro . De Saint Jean , having congratulated Bro . Le Pie on tho able and dignified manner with which he had discharged the lofty but difficult duties of the chair , called npon tho brothren to acknowledge their thankfulness to the chairman by a well-fed and treble batterie , three timos throe , which was executed
with renewed enthusiastic cheering , alternated with tho words : — Liberty : Equality and Fraternity ; whilst Bro . Do Saint Joan , always mindful of the practices of our primitivo brothren , and in tho namo of tho brethron of all tho Lodges of tho Kite , tenderly gavo tho accolade to Bro . Lo Pie , aud warmly shook bauds with him . Tho Lodge then adjourned from labour to refreshment ; that sumnum
bonum of all thoso who could not , for tho life of them , disconnect Freemasonry with conviviality . A sumptuous banquet , at which upwards of 200 brethron attended , and with tho usual toasts and courtesies , closed—between ton and cloven p . m . last Saturday—the Session of the Grand Orient for this year ; u sossiou upon which on all points it may bo congratulated . M . B . Paris , 18 th September 1879 .
Doric Chapter, No. 933.
DORIC CHAPTER , No . 933 .
rpHE Installation Meeting of this Chapter was held on tho 16 th J- inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Among those present wore—Comps . B . Cundick M . E . Z ., W . Musto H ., G . Hollington J ., J . G . Stevens S . E ., F . Buckland N ., Bonny P . Soj . ; also Comps . T . J . Barnes , J . Taylor , Griffin , Myers , G . W . Verry , J . J . Berry , Bowron , Shepherd , & o . After the confirmation of minutes of previous Convocation , Bro . Edney J . W . 933 was exalted to the R . A . degree in a
finished manner , by the M . E . Z . Comp . Cundick then proceeded to instal Comp . Musto into the chair of Z ., and Comp . Barnes to instal Comps . Hollington and Buckland into the chairs of H . aud J . respectively . Tho working throughout was of a most perfect character . The M . E . Z . then appointed as his Officers Comps . T . J . Barnes Treasurer , J . Bowron S . E ., Bonny N ., G . W . Verry P . Soj .,
J . J . Berry First Asst . S . The pleasuro of presenting a Past Principal's jewel to Comp . Cundick next devolved upon Comp . Musto ; in this duty he acquitted himself successfully . Tho Chapter was then closed , and tho Comps . repaired to the banquet room . After the cloth was removed , tho usual Loyal and R . A . toasts wero suitably hououred . Bro . Cundick , in proposing the health of tbe M . E . Z .,
expressed tho pleasuro it had given him to instal Comp . Musto into the proud position of First Principal of the Doric Chapter . Ifc was well known to all how ably and zealously he worked iu Craft Masonry—over ready to impart Masonic instruction to others—and with what credit to himself he had performed tho duties of tho several offices ho had boon appointed to in that Chapter . He
was sure that the Doric Chapter would loso none if its prestige whilst under the presidency of thoir most Excellent Comp . Musto . After Comp . Musto had responded , tho toasts of Comp 3 . H . and J ., and tho past Principal Officers were proposed by the M . E . Z ., aud heartily received . Tho Janitor ' s toast brought a successful evening to a close .
Committee Meeting Of The Girls' School.
COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE GIRLS ' SCHOOL .
THE General Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls held its monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon at Freemasons ' Hall , when there were present Bros . H . A . Dubois ( in the chair ) , James F . Corben , H . Massey , Col . James E . Peters , and F . It . W . Hedges Secretarv . The meeting had very littlo business before it ,
and after notice of motion had been given for the next Quarterly Court , a voto of thanks , proposed by Bro . Col . Peters , seconded by Bro . Corbon , was passod to Bro . Joshua Nunn and Mr . A . Rowland , his nephew , for a vocal and instrumental entertainment given at the Institution on Monday last .
The Ceremonies of Consecration and Installation will be rehearsed at the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 , on Tuesday , 7 th October , at six o'clock , by Bro . J . Terry P . P . G . J . W . Herts , and Sec . R . M . B . I . Tho brethren
will meet at the Moorgate Station Restaurant , Moorgatestreet , where members of tho Craft are cordially invited . A cold collation will be provided , tickets for which can be obtained from the Hon . Sec , Bro . W . M . Stiles .
Madame Worrell ' s Annual Evening Concert , will be given at the Angell Town Institution , Gresham Road , Brixton , on Wednesday next , 1 st October . Madame Worrell will be assisted by the following artistes : —Miss Matilda Roby , Miss Annie Matthews , Mdlle . Helene Arnim , Miss Marian Burton , Mr . Arthur J . Thompson , Mr . A . Caink ,
Mr . Edward Wharton , Mr . James Bndd , and Messrs . J . H . Maunder , Tho 3 . Nettloship and Henry Baker . Pianoforte , Miss Ada Hazard ( Silver Medalist ) R . A . M ., Viola , Mr . E . Deane . The duties of conductor , will be undertaken by Mr . Turlc Lee . Thoso of our readers who desire Tickets can obtain them of Madame Worrell , G 7 Knowle Road , Brixton Road , S . W ., or at the Hall , on tho evening of the Concert .
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General Assembly Of The Grand Orient Of France.
eight of those retiring were re-elected , and , after a double ballot , involving n sharp contest , three now members were elected , also for three years . These are , 1 st Bro . Le Pie , D . M . V . of the Lodge Arts Reunis of Bouen , President elect of the Assembly ; 2 nd Bro . Sarrat , Yen . of tho Lodge Chevaliers do Fialernite of Bordeaux ; and , finallv , Bio . Didiot Von . of the Lodgo Union and Perseverance
of Paris , for tho centenary of which Lodge there was a great fete held last year . But the closing meeting , on Satnrday , being one at which visitors are admitted in tho Lodge Hall , and not merely in tho galleries , as on the previous days , was , of course , moro interesting and more lively than the preceding ones . The spacious Lodge room was hung with flags of all nations , arranged hero and there
between the panels , which were covered with tho symbols of the Order . Amidst thoso flags tho motto , " Liberto , Egalito ot Fraternity " was conspicuous enough to remind—if not the French by whom the words are so commonly used that ono may bo inclined to beliovo they have become meaningless to most of them , but certainly tho casual foreign visitor , of the fundamental basis of our Institution and
of the only true principles of Freemasonry , which are , whatever may be thought or said to tho contrary , the only faith and the sole dogma upon which every Mason ought to be obligated . Why not inscribe everywhere those words in our Lodges , instead of trying to symbolise their meaning , and then to lcavo thoso symbols to bo explained , or often misexplnined altogether ?
At 4 . 30 p . m . tbo Graud Lodge was opened in due and solemn form by the President of the Assembly , supported in the East by tbe President of the Council of tho Order , and assisted by the members of that Council . Tho Grand Secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting , and some minor bnsiness having been despatched , the President gave order to tho Directors of Ceremonies to see whether
thero were any brethren waiting for admission , and to introduce with due Masonic honours any distinguished visitors that might be known to them aa such . A depntation was immediatel y formed and left the Lodge . A few minntes after the doors were reopened , and in came tho visitors ; then , under " an arch of steel , gavel sounding , and brethren to order , two Deacons , bearing tho
respective flags of England and France , " and the guests were introduced Among thorn were Bro . Dr . John Thomas Loth Grand Steward of Scotland 33 ° S . C . G . O ., and Bro . William Cornelius P . M . Lodge Celtic Eoyal Order of Scotland , Knight of Rome , Constantine , Malta , & c ., 33 ° . S . C . G . O . These visitors being conducted with due honours , and placed between the two columns , the W . President Bro .
LePlo addressing them said : — " Scotland and France , brethren , are two countries which , whatever has happened , aro more than any others , and Masonically united ; French and Scotch Masons were , and are still one . We greet and wolcomo you , therefore , with pleasure and joy . We offer you ouv cordial hand and fraternal grip , and we wish yon all good and prosperity . "
Bro . Le Pie then asked the brothren to give to the visitors a hearty proof of brotherly feeling by uniting with him in saluting them with a warm and sympathetic double batterie ( French and Scottish ) . The President having given the sign , it was accordingly followed with cheerful unanimity . After the batterie Bro . Loth , returning thanks , said : — " Most W .
President , and you all , Brethren of this " Illustrious Convent : I am among you , I think , au old face , being known personally by many of yon as a friend of the Grand Orient ; it is , therefore , with heartfelt pleasure and infinite pride that I come forward , in the name of the visitors , to thank you most cordiall y for the splendid manner in which yon have jnst welcomed us . I am particularly movedindeedby
, , the expression of your fraternal sentiments towards Scotch Masons . To them , be sure of it , I shall not fail , if not officially , as I had the honour of doing for many years , but none the less truly aud sincerely , to be , on all occasions , the faithful interpreter of your brotherly regard and good wishes . I am pleased beyond expression , and consider it a good fortune the coincidence of my visit to
Paris with the meeting of the Convent : this important gathering of the Graud Orient , to which I have now tho extreme satisfaction and pride of being admitted , especially under existing circumstances . We cannot have li ght without variety of colour ; we cannot havo freedom of thought and libert y of conscience withont differenco of opinion . Deprecating , much as I do , and with true Masonic feeling ,
what has happened , I cannot however refrain from giving utterance hero to my regrets and hopes ; nor to say that already I see and can point to the day , which I feel certain is not distant , when it shall be completely obliterated by Masonic charity alone . For , brethren , in matters Masonic , Charity and Brotherly love must be our guiding rule , our first precept . And where Charity reigus ,
there may be difference without antagonism , variety withont discord , shades of opinion without systematic opposition , broken relations or disunion . Yes , let us hope for that day , it will soon come , when French and Scotch Masons again , as of old , hand in hand , will , by a perfect understanding , renew and make stronger the link of their old brotherly affection , now , I may say , only apparently
interrupted . And then , pursuing with that energy and fidelity that are among their national characteristics , the path marked out by our primitive brethren for us to live in perpetual union , we will then have between us but one question , viz .: —that of our mutual contest or emulation in the love and progress of tho Fraternity . Brethren , once more receive our warmest thanks and most cordial wishes . "
After this speech , which was listened to with as much interest as it was delivered with emotion , and was warmly applauded , the President called upon the Bro . Orator to deliver the Oration of the day . Brother Francolin did so , with great ability of thought and capacity of conception . He took up a subject which could not fail
to bring him tho general applause of the brethren , though tbe volubilit y with which he read ifc marred and destroyed , in many instances , the effect of the happy thoughts and appropriate expressions which abounded in his oration . We regret not being able to review it here , owing to the want of space . After the general applause of the Brethren , and the personal
General Assembly Of The Grand Orient Of France.
congratulation of the Brother President to Brother Orator had been made and acknowledged , Brother Cousin , Senior Vice _ President of the Council of the Order , rose , and with that sagacity and heartiness which aro so prominent in him , proposed , in short bnt well-chosen words , a vote of thanks to the Chairman of the Assembly . That proposal was received with all the moro enthusiastic cheering
that it was supported by tho President of the Council of tho Order . Oar much esteemed and 111 . Bro . De Saint Jean , having congratulated Bro . Le Pie on tho able and dignified manner with which he had discharged the lofty but difficult duties of the chair , called npon tho brothren to acknowledge their thankfulness to the chairman by a well-fed and treble batterie , three timos throe , which was executed
with renewed enthusiastic cheering , alternated with tho words : — Liberty : Equality and Fraternity ; whilst Bro . Do Saint Joan , always mindful of the practices of our primitivo brothren , and in tho namo of tho brethron of all tho Lodges of tho Kite , tenderly gavo tho accolade to Bro . Lo Pie , aud warmly shook bauds with him . Tho Lodge then adjourned from labour to refreshment ; that sumnum
bonum of all thoso who could not , for tho life of them , disconnect Freemasonry with conviviality . A sumptuous banquet , at which upwards of 200 brethron attended , and with tho usual toasts and courtesies , closed—between ton and cloven p . m . last Saturday—the Session of the Grand Orient for this year ; u sossiou upon which on all points it may bo congratulated . M . B . Paris , 18 th September 1879 .
Doric Chapter, No. 933.
DORIC CHAPTER , No . 933 .
rpHE Installation Meeting of this Chapter was held on tho 16 th J- inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Among those present wore—Comps . B . Cundick M . E . Z ., W . Musto H ., G . Hollington J ., J . G . Stevens S . E ., F . Buckland N ., Bonny P . Soj . ; also Comps . T . J . Barnes , J . Taylor , Griffin , Myers , G . W . Verry , J . J . Berry , Bowron , Shepherd , & o . After the confirmation of minutes of previous Convocation , Bro . Edney J . W . 933 was exalted to the R . A . degree in a
finished manner , by the M . E . Z . Comp . Cundick then proceeded to instal Comp . Musto into the chair of Z ., and Comp . Barnes to instal Comps . Hollington and Buckland into the chairs of H . aud J . respectively . Tho working throughout was of a most perfect character . The M . E . Z . then appointed as his Officers Comps . T . J . Barnes Treasurer , J . Bowron S . E ., Bonny N ., G . W . Verry P . Soj .,
J . J . Berry First Asst . S . The pleasuro of presenting a Past Principal's jewel to Comp . Cundick next devolved upon Comp . Musto ; in this duty he acquitted himself successfully . Tho Chapter was then closed , and tho Comps . repaired to the banquet room . After the cloth was removed , tho usual Loyal and R . A . toasts wero suitably hououred . Bro . Cundick , in proposing the health of tbe M . E . Z .,
expressed tho pleasuro it had given him to instal Comp . Musto into the proud position of First Principal of the Doric Chapter . Ifc was well known to all how ably and zealously he worked iu Craft Masonry—over ready to impart Masonic instruction to others—and with what credit to himself he had performed tho duties of tho several offices ho had boon appointed to in that Chapter . He
was sure that the Doric Chapter would loso none if its prestige whilst under the presidency of thoir most Excellent Comp . Musto . After Comp . Musto had responded , tho toasts of Comp 3 . H . and J ., and tho past Principal Officers were proposed by the M . E . Z ., aud heartily received . Tho Janitor ' s toast brought a successful evening to a close .
Committee Meeting Of The Girls' School.
COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE GIRLS ' SCHOOL .
THE General Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls held its monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon at Freemasons ' Hall , when there were present Bros . H . A . Dubois ( in the chair ) , James F . Corben , H . Massey , Col . James E . Peters , and F . It . W . Hedges Secretarv . The meeting had very littlo business before it ,
and after notice of motion had been given for the next Quarterly Court , a voto of thanks , proposed by Bro . Col . Peters , seconded by Bro . Corbon , was passod to Bro . Joshua Nunn and Mr . A . Rowland , his nephew , for a vocal and instrumental entertainment given at the Institution on Monday last .
The Ceremonies of Consecration and Installation will be rehearsed at the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 , on Tuesday , 7 th October , at six o'clock , by Bro . J . Terry P . P . G . J . W . Herts , and Sec . R . M . B . I . Tho brethren
will meet at the Moorgate Station Restaurant , Moorgatestreet , where members of tho Craft are cordially invited . A cold collation will be provided , tickets for which can be obtained from the Hon . Sec , Bro . W . M . Stiles .
Madame Worrell ' s Annual Evening Concert , will be given at the Angell Town Institution , Gresham Road , Brixton , on Wednesday next , 1 st October . Madame Worrell will be assisted by the following artistes : —Miss Matilda Roby , Miss Annie Matthews , Mdlle . Helene Arnim , Miss Marian Burton , Mr . Arthur J . Thompson , Mr . A . Caink ,
Mr . Edward Wharton , Mr . James Bndd , and Messrs . J . H . Maunder , Tho 3 . Nettloship and Henry Baker . Pianoforte , Miss Ada Hazard ( Silver Medalist ) R . A . M ., Viola , Mr . E . Deane . The duties of conductor , will be undertaken by Mr . Turlc Lee . Thoso of our readers who desire Tickets can obtain them of Madame Worrell , G 7 Knowle Road , Brixton Road , S . W ., or at the Hall , on tho evening of the Concert .