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United Grand Orient Of Brazil.
nious and fraternal feeling in the bosom of onr Institution , the Congress of Lausanne has raised its voice in opposition , and has increased tho discord already existing between certain Councils of the Scotch Rite . For ourselves , we anticipate the Supreme Council of
Switzerland , which is the executive body of the Confederation , in defining our position towards other bodies of the Scotch Rite , will take into consideration the resolution arrived at by the Congress as to the legality and legitimacy of our Orient . The Supreme Council of France in furnishing
the list of regular Supreme Councils declares , in a crrcular letter addressed to the Lodges within its jurisdiction , that Brazil will be added to the list ivhen certain difficulties
of detail have been removed . As regards the recognition of the Supreme Council of the Old Scottish Rite in Brazil , La Verile informs us a determination has been arrived at which in due course will be communicated to
those interested by the Supreme Council of Switzerland . These are the only data we possess thus far on the subject . If the difficulties to Avhich the Supreme Council _ of France refers , arise from our peculiar Constitution , which
we are aware is very far from professing the Scotch Rite in all its purity , such as it is laid down by the Grand Constitutions of 1786 , revised by tbe Congress , we note that among the regular Supreme Councils there are bodies whose Constitution differs but little from onr own . There
are among them indeed certain , which have altered and reformed even more than we have , Avhat are called the fundamental laws of the Scotch Rite . If our exclusion from the Confederacy is due to the existence of an irregular Masonic body in our country , this hypothesis , although the
most admissible—for the Supreme Council for Switzerland should be the organ of the Congress with the interested parties—must give rise to comments far from favourable to the powers represented in the assembly at Lausanne , if they sustain the acts of their delegates . In certain countries ,
such as Italy , the Argentine Republic , and the United States of Columbia , there existed more than one body claiming to represent the Scotch Rite , and yet the Congress has unhesitatingly designated the bodies it holds to be regular in these countries .
As the United Grand Orient and Supreme Council of Brazil maintains official relations with most of the Supreme Councils represented at the Congress , one of them having even besought us to recognise it , it is difficult to understand how the same assembly has unanimously—all its decisions
were unanimous- ^ called in question onr legitimate rights , long since recognised by nearly all the powers—such as the Supreme Councils of Belgium , Colon , Hungary , Portugal , SAvitzerland , Greece—which sent delegates . Add to this , that Ave were twice formally invited to take part in
the assembly , and that the plans it Avas intended should bo discussed were submitted for our consideration , thus apparently recognising a right . However , a happy inspiration induced us not to send a representative to the Congress , which , in order to be logical , must have denied entrance to
the delegate of a body whose legitimacy it had called m question . Thus , then , in order to disperse the darkness Avhich surrounds us , we must wait till the Executive of the Confederacy enlightens ns as to the nature of Scotch Freemasonry in Brazil . We will then fully discuss the question .
Firmly resolved to maintain friendly relations with the regular Masonic powers of the world , be they of Avhat rite they may , so long as its own dignity is not directly assailed , the United Grand Orient of Brazil is anxious the deliberations of the Lausanne Congress may not be productive of
an effect contrary to its desires , by dividing Freemasonry into opposite camps , and giving the world the sad spectacle of dissensions originating out of questions of secondary importance and of mere formality . The division of a universal institution into associations equal in point of number
to the rites they severally follow , and the forms of government they have severally adopted , would be attended with serious results to Freemasonry and the principles of liberty and toleration which are its peculiar appanage . If our duty is to combat intolerance , in whatever form it manifests itself ,
we must not exclude from the Masonic community those bodies which do not hold the same views as ourselves on matters possessing an interest purely administrative . No inconvenience will arise to mankind because a power
regulates itself in accordance with certain laws more or less adapted to the manners and customs of the countries in which it exercises its functions . To seek to establish uniformity of yiew in the practice of laws in no way affecting
the essence of the constitution , that were a Utopian idea , in this age when Freemasonry cannot venture to abandon its doty of keeping paoe with the progress of civilization .
The London Masonic Club
THE LONDON MASONIC CLUB
O ITU ATE D in commodious premises , at No . 101 Queen Viotoria ^ Street , City , waa inauguarated last Wednesday evening , by a banqnet , under the auspices of the Committee , presided over by Lord Skelmersdale D . G . M . The cuisine showed that the resources of the establishment are of a high order , beiug exquisitely cooked and served
the wines of the choicest brands . Songs and mnsio by skilled artistes diversified the Loyal and Masonic toasts which followed . The health of tho noble chairman was proposed by Bro . George C . Boor ( in the absence of the chairman of the Committee ) . He thanked him heartily for taking tho chair , and assured the members that the kind
aid and countenance of his Lordship had had no small share in promoting the success of this undertaking . The fact of his presiding there not only evinced his Masonio courtesy , bnt showed also that the thoughts of his heart were bound up with Masonio interests . The formation of the Clnb had not been unattended by difficulty , but on
Lord Skelmersdale ' s adhesion and support being secured , difficulties had been snccessf ully overcome . To that was due the roll of influential names he had now before him . The chairman tendered his thanks for the enthusiasm which the toast evoked , and expressed the pleasure the occasion afforded him , notwithstanding that some of his
Masonic duties and routine ho found heavy and difficult . When H . E . H . appointed him to the post he held in Masonry , ho forgot to provide him with two bodies . He really found there would have been ample work for both . He then proposed , " Success to the London Masonic Club , " remarking that it would tend to promote the spread
of that excellent idea , the withdrawal of Lodges from Taverns into edifices specially intended for the Craft . This idea had been successfully inculcated in Lancashire , and action taken upon it in Liverpool Thus only they could be certain of being well catered for . Not that that consideration shonld be a too prominent one , for he held , for his
part . that where a sum of £ 70 or £ 80 , for instacco , was expended by a Lodge at a single banqnet , it was tantamount to a robbery of the Craft . Their energies should be reserved above all for the sacred canse of charity . Bro . J . K . Stead , in reply , expatiated npon the unavoidable diffi .
culties the Committee had encountered , and the kind response and support which had enabled them to fight the battle , with especial reference to the interest taken by the Chairman . Bro . Langton , Chairman of the Sub-Committee , explained the unavoidable absence of Lords Limerick and Donoughmore , also of
Sir Frederick Perkins , Sir Francis Trnscott , John Hervey , Alderman Nottage , Alderman Hadley , Captain David Sewell , ex-Lord Mayor Stone , and others . The Chairiran coupled the " Corporation of London , " in a highly complimentary strain with the name of Bro . J . B . Monckton (
Chairman of the Board of General Purposes ) , who , in the course of his reply , stated that he had two other invitations to dine that eveningone with the Lord Mayor of London , and one with tho Lord Mayor of Dublin—but he stood to the Craft , which , the longer he lived the better he loved .
" The Committee was then proposed . Bro . Langton suitably acknowledged the toast , and stated that their labours had resulted in the acquisition of about one thousand members . He added that it was their hope and desire shortly to be able to purchase an adjoining site for the erection of a Masonic Temple j a structure worthy of the
Lodges of so great a city , which should accommodate them in every way , and obviate the necessity of meeting at places of public entertainment . He sat down amid much applause . Bro . Frederick Binckes responded for the " Charities , " and Bro . Samuel Wright for the " Visitors . " Amongst other known brethren
present were Bros . Terry , Little , Captain Philips , Hyde Pullen , Hyde Clarke , Dr . Sterling , Colonel Drage , Driver , Cooke , Thome , Lane , Middleton , Percival , Fountain and Langton Jones . Also Bros . B . D . Stead and Kev . W . H . Bloxsomo . We enjoyed the opportunity of inspecting the establishment , and
believe it to be well fitted in all respects for the purposes in view . Good dining room , billiard room , strangers' room , news and lounge room , with a thoi oughly fitted modern kitchen , to whose excellence the dinner bore ample witness ; and as Manager our well known and skillful brother George States , of City Company and Mansion House catering fame .
HOMOWAY ' S OIHTHEJTT AUD Pais— Theso highly efficient remedies shonld be at onco resorted to on the first appearance of febrile or bowel complaints . It is well known that during the heats of summer and early autumn , the mucous membrane of the alimentary canal is peculiarly liable to become irritated and inflamed , and then dysentery , diarrhoea , cramps , English cholera , and various other complains of that nature are very frequent . To remedy these painful and dangerous diseases , Holloway ' s Ointment should be thorougly rubbed im o the surface of the stomach and bowels , and it will be found that as soon as it penetrates the skin that the vomiting and nausea will abate , the cramps and pain disappear , and all other symptoms quickly subside ,
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United Grand Orient Of Brazil.
nious and fraternal feeling in the bosom of onr Institution , the Congress of Lausanne has raised its voice in opposition , and has increased tho discord already existing between certain Councils of the Scotch Rite . For ourselves , we anticipate the Supreme Council of
Switzerland , which is the executive body of the Confederation , in defining our position towards other bodies of the Scotch Rite , will take into consideration the resolution arrived at by the Congress as to the legality and legitimacy of our Orient . The Supreme Council of France in furnishing
the list of regular Supreme Councils declares , in a crrcular letter addressed to the Lodges within its jurisdiction , that Brazil will be added to the list ivhen certain difficulties
of detail have been removed . As regards the recognition of the Supreme Council of the Old Scottish Rite in Brazil , La Verile informs us a determination has been arrived at which in due course will be communicated to
those interested by the Supreme Council of Switzerland . These are the only data we possess thus far on the subject . If the difficulties to Avhich the Supreme Council _ of France refers , arise from our peculiar Constitution , which
we are aware is very far from professing the Scotch Rite in all its purity , such as it is laid down by the Grand Constitutions of 1786 , revised by tbe Congress , we note that among the regular Supreme Councils there are bodies whose Constitution differs but little from onr own . There
are among them indeed certain , which have altered and reformed even more than we have , Avhat are called the fundamental laws of the Scotch Rite . If our exclusion from the Confederacy is due to the existence of an irregular Masonic body in our country , this hypothesis , although the
most admissible—for the Supreme Council for Switzerland should be the organ of the Congress with the interested parties—must give rise to comments far from favourable to the powers represented in the assembly at Lausanne , if they sustain the acts of their delegates . In certain countries ,
such as Italy , the Argentine Republic , and the United States of Columbia , there existed more than one body claiming to represent the Scotch Rite , and yet the Congress has unhesitatingly designated the bodies it holds to be regular in these countries .
As the United Grand Orient and Supreme Council of Brazil maintains official relations with most of the Supreme Councils represented at the Congress , one of them having even besought us to recognise it , it is difficult to understand how the same assembly has unanimously—all its decisions
were unanimous- ^ called in question onr legitimate rights , long since recognised by nearly all the powers—such as the Supreme Councils of Belgium , Colon , Hungary , Portugal , SAvitzerland , Greece—which sent delegates . Add to this , that Ave were twice formally invited to take part in
the assembly , and that the plans it Avas intended should bo discussed were submitted for our consideration , thus apparently recognising a right . However , a happy inspiration induced us not to send a representative to the Congress , which , in order to be logical , must have denied entrance to
the delegate of a body whose legitimacy it had called m question . Thus , then , in order to disperse the darkness Avhich surrounds us , we must wait till the Executive of the Confederacy enlightens ns as to the nature of Scotch Freemasonry in Brazil . We will then fully discuss the question .
Firmly resolved to maintain friendly relations with the regular Masonic powers of the world , be they of Avhat rite they may , so long as its own dignity is not directly assailed , the United Grand Orient of Brazil is anxious the deliberations of the Lausanne Congress may not be productive of
an effect contrary to its desires , by dividing Freemasonry into opposite camps , and giving the world the sad spectacle of dissensions originating out of questions of secondary importance and of mere formality . The division of a universal institution into associations equal in point of number
to the rites they severally follow , and the forms of government they have severally adopted , would be attended with serious results to Freemasonry and the principles of liberty and toleration which are its peculiar appanage . If our duty is to combat intolerance , in whatever form it manifests itself ,
we must not exclude from the Masonic community those bodies which do not hold the same views as ourselves on matters possessing an interest purely administrative . No inconvenience will arise to mankind because a power
regulates itself in accordance with certain laws more or less adapted to the manners and customs of the countries in which it exercises its functions . To seek to establish uniformity of yiew in the practice of laws in no way affecting
the essence of the constitution , that were a Utopian idea , in this age when Freemasonry cannot venture to abandon its doty of keeping paoe with the progress of civilization .
The London Masonic Club
THE LONDON MASONIC CLUB
O ITU ATE D in commodious premises , at No . 101 Queen Viotoria ^ Street , City , waa inauguarated last Wednesday evening , by a banqnet , under the auspices of the Committee , presided over by Lord Skelmersdale D . G . M . The cuisine showed that the resources of the establishment are of a high order , beiug exquisitely cooked and served
the wines of the choicest brands . Songs and mnsio by skilled artistes diversified the Loyal and Masonic toasts which followed . The health of tho noble chairman was proposed by Bro . George C . Boor ( in the absence of the chairman of the Committee ) . He thanked him heartily for taking tho chair , and assured the members that the kind
aid and countenance of his Lordship had had no small share in promoting the success of this undertaking . The fact of his presiding there not only evinced his Masonio courtesy , bnt showed also that the thoughts of his heart were bound up with Masonio interests . The formation of the Clnb had not been unattended by difficulty , but on
Lord Skelmersdale ' s adhesion and support being secured , difficulties had been snccessf ully overcome . To that was due the roll of influential names he had now before him . The chairman tendered his thanks for the enthusiasm which the toast evoked , and expressed the pleasure the occasion afforded him , notwithstanding that some of his
Masonic duties and routine ho found heavy and difficult . When H . E . H . appointed him to the post he held in Masonry , ho forgot to provide him with two bodies . He really found there would have been ample work for both . He then proposed , " Success to the London Masonic Club , " remarking that it would tend to promote the spread
of that excellent idea , the withdrawal of Lodges from Taverns into edifices specially intended for the Craft . This idea had been successfully inculcated in Lancashire , and action taken upon it in Liverpool Thus only they could be certain of being well catered for . Not that that consideration shonld be a too prominent one , for he held , for his
part . that where a sum of £ 70 or £ 80 , for instacco , was expended by a Lodge at a single banqnet , it was tantamount to a robbery of the Craft . Their energies should be reserved above all for the sacred canse of charity . Bro . J . K . Stead , in reply , expatiated npon the unavoidable diffi .
culties the Committee had encountered , and the kind response and support which had enabled them to fight the battle , with especial reference to the interest taken by the Chairman . Bro . Langton , Chairman of the Sub-Committee , explained the unavoidable absence of Lords Limerick and Donoughmore , also of
Sir Frederick Perkins , Sir Francis Trnscott , John Hervey , Alderman Nottage , Alderman Hadley , Captain David Sewell , ex-Lord Mayor Stone , and others . The Chairiran coupled the " Corporation of London , " in a highly complimentary strain with the name of Bro . J . B . Monckton (
Chairman of the Board of General Purposes ) , who , in the course of his reply , stated that he had two other invitations to dine that eveningone with the Lord Mayor of London , and one with tho Lord Mayor of Dublin—but he stood to the Craft , which , the longer he lived the better he loved .
" The Committee was then proposed . Bro . Langton suitably acknowledged the toast , and stated that their labours had resulted in the acquisition of about one thousand members . He added that it was their hope and desire shortly to be able to purchase an adjoining site for the erection of a Masonic Temple j a structure worthy of the
Lodges of so great a city , which should accommodate them in every way , and obviate the necessity of meeting at places of public entertainment . He sat down amid much applause . Bro . Frederick Binckes responded for the " Charities , " and Bro . Samuel Wright for the " Visitors . " Amongst other known brethren
present were Bros . Terry , Little , Captain Philips , Hyde Pullen , Hyde Clarke , Dr . Sterling , Colonel Drage , Driver , Cooke , Thome , Lane , Middleton , Percival , Fountain and Langton Jones . Also Bros . B . D . Stead and Kev . W . H . Bloxsomo . We enjoyed the opportunity of inspecting the establishment , and
believe it to be well fitted in all respects for the purposes in view . Good dining room , billiard room , strangers' room , news and lounge room , with a thoi oughly fitted modern kitchen , to whose excellence the dinner bore ample witness ; and as Manager our well known and skillful brother George States , of City Company and Mansion House catering fame .
HOMOWAY ' S OIHTHEJTT AUD Pais— Theso highly efficient remedies shonld be at onco resorted to on the first appearance of febrile or bowel complaints . It is well known that during the heats of summer and early autumn , the mucous membrane of the alimentary canal is peculiarly liable to become irritated and inflamed , and then dysentery , diarrhoea , cramps , English cholera , and various other complains of that nature are very frequent . To remedy these painful and dangerous diseases , Holloway ' s Ointment should be thorougly rubbed im o the surface of the stomach and bowels , and it will be found that as soon as it penetrates the skin that the vomiting and nausea will abate , the cramps and pain disappear , and all other symptoms quickly subside ,