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Old Warrants.
and Accepted ( York ) Masons at the sign of the Citty of Norwich ( or elsewhere ) in London and in snch Lodge admit enter and make Masons according to the ancient and honourable custom of the Royal Craft in All Ages and Nations throughout tho known world . And wo do hereby further authorise and Impower our
said Trusty and well Beloved Brethren Eobert Ennis 3 , Samuel Beaver , and Turkey Halphon , ( with their lawful assistants ) to nominate Chuse and Instal their Successors whom they are to invest with their power and Dignity & c . and such successors shall in like manner Nominate Chuse and Instal their Successors & c .
& o . & c . Such Instalatious to bo on every St . John s Day during the continuance of this Lodge for EVER Providing tho above named Brethren and their Successors always pay due respect to this Eight Worshipful Grand Lodgo of Free and Accepted ( YOEK ) Masons
otherwise this Warrant to bo of no force nor virtue . Given under our hands and Seal of the Grand Lodgo London this Seventeenth day of Mav ANNO DOM . 1758 . ANNO LAP 5758 . P Jan " l 752 . LAU DEEMOTT , G . Seoy . Eenewed May 1758 . Tho presonfc title , & o . aro No . 15 , Kent Lodge , Freemasons' Hall .
No . 13 . No . 21 , "Ancientsj" 33 at tho Union , A . D . 1813 ; 29 , A . D . 1832 ; 27 , A . D . 1863 . Now held afc Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street . No . 21 . ATHOLL GRAND MX \ . STER . THOHAS MAHON S . G . W . THOS . HARPER D . G . M . WILLIAM OAKES J . G . W . f £ c all fobont it man concent
We the GRAND LODGE of tho Most Ancient and Honourable FRATERNITY of FREE and ACCEPTED MASONS according to the old Constitutions granted by His Eoyal Highness Prince EDWIN at York ANNO DOMINI Nine Hundred twenty and Six and the year of Masonry Four thousand Nine Hundred twenty and Six in ample
form assembled viz . Tho Eight Worshipful and Most Noblo Princo John Duke , Marquis and Earl of Atholl , Marquis and Earl of Tullibardine , Earl of Strathtay and Strathardle , Viscount of Balquidder , Glenalmond and Glenlyon , Lord Murray Belveny and Gask , Constable of the Castle of Kinclaven , Lord of Man and Isles and Earl Strange
and Baron Murray of Stanley in the County of Gloucester , & c . GRAND MASTER OF MASONS . The Eight Worshipful Thomas Harper Esqre . Deputy Grand Master , The Eight Worshipful Thomas Mahon Esqre . Senior Grand Warden , and the Eight Worshipful William Oaks Esqre . Junior Grand Warden , ( with the approbation and consent of the
WARRANTED LODGES held within tho Cities and Suburbs of Loudon and Westminster ) Do hereby authorise and impower our Trusty and Well beloved Brethren viz . The Worshipful Jame 3 Allen , ono of our MASTER MASONS , The Worshipfnl William Scaplehorn , his Senior Warden , and the Worshipfnl Richard Dyke , his Junior Warden , to
Form and Hold a LODGE or FEEE AND ACCEPTED MASONS aforesaid , at the Sign of the Black Horse , situate in BoswoU Court , in the Parish of St . Clement ' s Danes , on all Seasonable Times and lawful Occasions And in the said LODGE ( when duly congregated ) to admit and make FEEE MAS'JNS , according to the most Ancient
and Honourable Custom of the Eoyal Craft in all Ages and Nations throughout the known World . And We do hereby further authorise and impower our Said Trusty and Well beloved Brethren , James Allen , William Scaplehorn , and Eichard Dyke ( with the Consent of the Members of their LODGE ) to nominate , chuse and install their
Successors to whom they shall deliver this WAERANT , and invest them with their Powers and Dignities as FEEE MASONS , & c . And such Successors shall in like Manner nominate , chuse and install their Successors , & c . & c . & c . Such installations to be upon ( or near ) every ST . JOHN'S DAY during the continuance of this LODGE for
ever . Providing the above-named Brethren and all their Successors always pay due Eespecfc to this Eight Worshipful GEAND LODGE , otherwise the WAERANT to be of no Force nor Virtue . Given under our Hands and the SEAL of our GRAND LODGE in LONDON , this Seventeenth day of June in the Year of onr LORD One
thousand eight hundred and Eleven , aud in the year of MASONRY Five Thousand Eight Hundred and Eleven . EOBT . LESLIE , Grand Secretary . NOTE . —This WARRANT is registered in the GRAND LODGE , Vol . 2 , Letter B , loth April 1755 .
Zodgc Seal Lodge Seal The present title and number , & c . are , tho Egyptian Lodgo , 27 Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street . London .
We are gratified to be able to announce that the refusal of the church , at Brigg to Freemasons did not obtain the approval of the Archdeacon of that province , who would have been happy to have prevented , if possible , the refusal , and to have paid his personal respects to the Freemasons
when assembled in that town . Bro . Dr . Ace has received commendations from all parts of England for his able letter in defence of the Brotherhood . Tho Craft in Lincolnshire are especially indebted to tho Doctor for his championship of their cause , aud the energetic resistance against tyrannical oppression which he , as a true and loyal member of the Brotherhood , has always exhibited ,
Innovations In Masonry.
INNOVATIONS IN MASONRY .
From the " MASONIC ADVOCATE . " j l / TASONEY , as an organized society , is governed by laws and -LTJL regulations peculiar to itself . In many respects their counterpart cannot bo found in any other society or organization iu tho world . Many of them have existed from tho first formation of the Order up to the present time , and must for ever romain unchanged iu
all time to come ; and it is in this regard that we find one of tho peculiarities of which we speak . It was evidently the purpose of the founders of Masonry to incorporate in it and throw around ifc such restrictions as would prevent a subversion of tho main object they had in view by it 3 organization . Unalterable laws were enacted , to the faithful observance of which thoy bound themselves by tho
most solemn covenants . Since their time , all who have been made Masons have taken upnn themselves like obligations to support and maiutain theso laws as they received them . Every Master Mason is strictly charged to carefully preserve the ancient laudmarks of the Order entrusted to his care , and never suffer tbem to be infringed or countenance a deviation from the established usages and customs of
the fraternity . Before being installed into office , every Worshipful Master elect must declare that it is not in the power of any man or body of men to make innovations in the body of Masonry ; and thus the institution has passed down through succeeding generations without any material changes from its original plan . Whilo other institutions have sprung up and flourished for a short season , and then passed away
into oblivion , Masonry has pursued a steady course , growing in numbers , in strength and influence , until it has spread over the entire civilized portion of tho habitable world , and it is to-day a marvel to those who know not the secret of its talismanic power . Hundreds of thousands of good men and true , united in one commou purpose , as members of the grand symbolic Lodge , which extends from east to
west and between the north and south , attest the wisdom of tho original plan of Masonry , and of following it to the letter , as has been done through all the past . To every well-informed Mason it is evident that the future prosperity of Masonry depends vory much upon a strict observance of the samo policy in the government of the Craft . AH innovations must
be met at tbe threshold and driven back with resistless force . If any have already gained au entrance , let thom be expelled afc once , and the doors moro securely tyled in the future . It must be clone , or Masonry cannot long maiutain that superiority over all other Orders which has been so often claimed for it and generally admitted . It would seem that there could bo but one sentiment among Masons
upon this subject , for all have been instructed alike npon it , havo taken the same obligations , and what is the duty of one is the duty of all . We find , however , in theso latter days , a disposition among a certain class of the membership of our Lodges to introduce some now features into Masonry , not in harmony with ancient usage and the long-established principles of the Order . They seem to think that
something ought to be done to make Masonry more popular in public opinion , and to accomplish this end they seek to ally it with all tho great reform movements of the day , and to make an exhibition of Masonry upon all public occasions . They wonld have Masonic Lodges in all Fourth-of-Jnly processions ; insist on their turning out on decoration days , or when any important event is to bo celebrated
which would afford them an opportunity to display to tho world tho insignia of tho Order . Any excitement in a community upon the subject of intemperance , they regard as a golden opportunity for tho Lodge to gain a little popularity . Tho Lodge must pass some strong temperauco resolutions , discountenancing the use of intoxicating liquors as a beverage , sympathizing with tho " crusaders , " & c , and
have them published in the newspapers , duly attested by tho W . M . and Secretary . The Grand Lodge must enact prohibitory laws , making it a penal offence for a Mason to manufacture , sell or use intoxicating liquors , which must be punished by the severest penalty known to Masonic law . These aud many other things equally foreign to the legitimate business of Masonry have been attempted ; and in
somo instances actually perpetrated . They aro as much innovations in the body of Masonry as would be the removal of what aro known as the ancient landmarks of tho Order . Tho difference is simply this : In tho one case the Masonic tree is being cut down one branch at a time , while , in the other case , it would be cut off at the ground . One is killing by inches the other outright .
But a brother asks : What harm is there in Masonic Lodges joining in Fourth-of-Jnly celebration ? or , why should they not unite with other organizations in a warfare against tho liquor traffic ? We answer , simply becauso Masonic Lodges are organized for au entirely different purpose . They havo their own legitimate business to transact and work to perform , and all mattei-3 not pertaining strickl y
to the Order are prohibited . In their individual capacity as citizens or as members of any other society , organization or party , Masons , outside of the Lodge room , are at liberty to act as best pleases themselves , so that they keep within tho bounds of tho law and tho requirements of good morals . They may argue any of tho great questions of the day ; discuss religion , politics , or any ol ih-j thousand
aud one issues that are constantly agitatiug the minds ot ( no people . But when they couu inside of tho Lodge room they must lfciuv lUese matters outside tho tyler ' s door , for nothing can bo permitted iu . ro that can disturb the peace and harmony of tho Lodge . Masons must not lose sight of tho fact , that among their number
are men from every nation ou the face of the globe ; representing nearly every church , sect or social organization in existeuce . They should remember , too , that in tho Lodge room they are all citizens of only ono country , which i 3 tho great globe itself ; members of only ono family , which is the entire human race ; children of only ono Father , which is God ; and ifc is in this relation that they must
" Meet upon the level and part npon tho square . " This feature of Masonry is cue of its grandest characteristics , and ifc can only bo maintained by standing fast by the landmarks and ancient regulations of the Ordeer , as handud down to us through the generations , of tbe past .
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Old Warrants.
and Accepted ( York ) Masons at the sign of the Citty of Norwich ( or elsewhere ) in London and in snch Lodge admit enter and make Masons according to the ancient and honourable custom of the Royal Craft in All Ages and Nations throughout tho known world . And wo do hereby further authorise and Impower our
said Trusty and well Beloved Brethren Eobert Ennis 3 , Samuel Beaver , and Turkey Halphon , ( with their lawful assistants ) to nominate Chuse and Instal their Successors whom they are to invest with their power and Dignity & c . and such successors shall in like manner Nominate Chuse and Instal their Successors & c .
& o . & c . Such Instalatious to bo on every St . John s Day during the continuance of this Lodge for EVER Providing tho above named Brethren and their Successors always pay due respect to this Eight Worshipful Grand Lodgo of Free and Accepted ( YOEK ) Masons
otherwise this Warrant to bo of no force nor virtue . Given under our hands and Seal of the Grand Lodgo London this Seventeenth day of Mav ANNO DOM . 1758 . ANNO LAP 5758 . P Jan " l 752 . LAU DEEMOTT , G . Seoy . Eenewed May 1758 . Tho presonfc title , & o . aro No . 15 , Kent Lodge , Freemasons' Hall .
No . 13 . No . 21 , "Ancientsj" 33 at tho Union , A . D . 1813 ; 29 , A . D . 1832 ; 27 , A . D . 1863 . Now held afc Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street . No . 21 . ATHOLL GRAND MX \ . STER . THOHAS MAHON S . G . W . THOS . HARPER D . G . M . WILLIAM OAKES J . G . W . f £ c all fobont it man concent
We the GRAND LODGE of tho Most Ancient and Honourable FRATERNITY of FREE and ACCEPTED MASONS according to the old Constitutions granted by His Eoyal Highness Prince EDWIN at York ANNO DOMINI Nine Hundred twenty and Six and the year of Masonry Four thousand Nine Hundred twenty and Six in ample
form assembled viz . Tho Eight Worshipful and Most Noblo Princo John Duke , Marquis and Earl of Atholl , Marquis and Earl of Tullibardine , Earl of Strathtay and Strathardle , Viscount of Balquidder , Glenalmond and Glenlyon , Lord Murray Belveny and Gask , Constable of the Castle of Kinclaven , Lord of Man and Isles and Earl Strange
and Baron Murray of Stanley in the County of Gloucester , & c . GRAND MASTER OF MASONS . The Eight Worshipful Thomas Harper Esqre . Deputy Grand Master , The Eight Worshipful Thomas Mahon Esqre . Senior Grand Warden , and the Eight Worshipful William Oaks Esqre . Junior Grand Warden , ( with the approbation and consent of the
WARRANTED LODGES held within tho Cities and Suburbs of Loudon and Westminster ) Do hereby authorise and impower our Trusty and Well beloved Brethren viz . The Worshipful Jame 3 Allen , ono of our MASTER MASONS , The Worshipfnl William Scaplehorn , his Senior Warden , and the Worshipfnl Richard Dyke , his Junior Warden , to
Form and Hold a LODGE or FEEE AND ACCEPTED MASONS aforesaid , at the Sign of the Black Horse , situate in BoswoU Court , in the Parish of St . Clement ' s Danes , on all Seasonable Times and lawful Occasions And in the said LODGE ( when duly congregated ) to admit and make FEEE MAS'JNS , according to the most Ancient
and Honourable Custom of the Eoyal Craft in all Ages and Nations throughout the known World . And We do hereby further authorise and impower our Said Trusty and Well beloved Brethren , James Allen , William Scaplehorn , and Eichard Dyke ( with the Consent of the Members of their LODGE ) to nominate , chuse and install their
Successors to whom they shall deliver this WAERANT , and invest them with their Powers and Dignities as FEEE MASONS , & c . And such Successors shall in like Manner nominate , chuse and install their Successors , & c . & c . & c . Such installations to be upon ( or near ) every ST . JOHN'S DAY during the continuance of this LODGE for
ever . Providing the above-named Brethren and all their Successors always pay due Eespecfc to this Eight Worshipful GEAND LODGE , otherwise the WAERANT to be of no Force nor Virtue . Given under our Hands and the SEAL of our GRAND LODGE in LONDON , this Seventeenth day of June in the Year of onr LORD One
thousand eight hundred and Eleven , aud in the year of MASONRY Five Thousand Eight Hundred and Eleven . EOBT . LESLIE , Grand Secretary . NOTE . —This WARRANT is registered in the GRAND LODGE , Vol . 2 , Letter B , loth April 1755 .
Zodgc Seal Lodge Seal The present title and number , & c . are , tho Egyptian Lodgo , 27 Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street . London .
We are gratified to be able to announce that the refusal of the church , at Brigg to Freemasons did not obtain the approval of the Archdeacon of that province , who would have been happy to have prevented , if possible , the refusal , and to have paid his personal respects to the Freemasons
when assembled in that town . Bro . Dr . Ace has received commendations from all parts of England for his able letter in defence of the Brotherhood . Tho Craft in Lincolnshire are especially indebted to tho Doctor for his championship of their cause , aud the energetic resistance against tyrannical oppression which he , as a true and loyal member of the Brotherhood , has always exhibited ,
Innovations In Masonry.
INNOVATIONS IN MASONRY .
From the " MASONIC ADVOCATE . " j l / TASONEY , as an organized society , is governed by laws and -LTJL regulations peculiar to itself . In many respects their counterpart cannot bo found in any other society or organization iu tho world . Many of them have existed from tho first formation of the Order up to the present time , and must for ever romain unchanged iu
all time to come ; and it is in this regard that we find one of tho peculiarities of which we speak . It was evidently the purpose of the founders of Masonry to incorporate in it and throw around ifc such restrictions as would prevent a subversion of tho main object they had in view by it 3 organization . Unalterable laws were enacted , to the faithful observance of which thoy bound themselves by tho
most solemn covenants . Since their time , all who have been made Masons have taken upnn themselves like obligations to support and maiutain theso laws as they received them . Every Master Mason is strictly charged to carefully preserve the ancient laudmarks of the Order entrusted to his care , and never suffer tbem to be infringed or countenance a deviation from the established usages and customs of
the fraternity . Before being installed into office , every Worshipful Master elect must declare that it is not in the power of any man or body of men to make innovations in the body of Masonry ; and thus the institution has passed down through succeeding generations without any material changes from its original plan . Whilo other institutions have sprung up and flourished for a short season , and then passed away
into oblivion , Masonry has pursued a steady course , growing in numbers , in strength and influence , until it has spread over the entire civilized portion of tho habitable world , and it is to-day a marvel to those who know not the secret of its talismanic power . Hundreds of thousands of good men and true , united in one commou purpose , as members of the grand symbolic Lodge , which extends from east to
west and between the north and south , attest the wisdom of tho original plan of Masonry , and of following it to the letter , as has been done through all the past . To every well-informed Mason it is evident that the future prosperity of Masonry depends vory much upon a strict observance of the samo policy in the government of the Craft . AH innovations must
be met at tbe threshold and driven back with resistless force . If any have already gained au entrance , let thom be expelled afc once , and the doors moro securely tyled in the future . It must be clone , or Masonry cannot long maiutain that superiority over all other Orders which has been so often claimed for it and generally admitted . It would seem that there could bo but one sentiment among Masons
upon this subject , for all have been instructed alike npon it , havo taken the same obligations , and what is the duty of one is the duty of all . We find , however , in theso latter days , a disposition among a certain class of the membership of our Lodges to introduce some now features into Masonry , not in harmony with ancient usage and the long-established principles of the Order . They seem to think that
something ought to be done to make Masonry more popular in public opinion , and to accomplish this end they seek to ally it with all tho great reform movements of the day , and to make an exhibition of Masonry upon all public occasions . They wonld have Masonic Lodges in all Fourth-of-Jnly processions ; insist on their turning out on decoration days , or when any important event is to bo celebrated
which would afford them an opportunity to display to tho world tho insignia of tho Order . Any excitement in a community upon the subject of intemperance , they regard as a golden opportunity for tho Lodge to gain a little popularity . Tho Lodge must pass some strong temperauco resolutions , discountenancing the use of intoxicating liquors as a beverage , sympathizing with tho " crusaders , " & c , and
have them published in the newspapers , duly attested by tho W . M . and Secretary . The Grand Lodge must enact prohibitory laws , making it a penal offence for a Mason to manufacture , sell or use intoxicating liquors , which must be punished by the severest penalty known to Masonic law . These aud many other things equally foreign to the legitimate business of Masonry have been attempted ; and in
somo instances actually perpetrated . They aro as much innovations in the body of Masonry as would be the removal of what aro known as the ancient landmarks of tho Order . Tho difference is simply this : In tho one case the Masonic tree is being cut down one branch at a time , while , in the other case , it would be cut off at the ground . One is killing by inches the other outright .
But a brother asks : What harm is there in Masonic Lodges joining in Fourth-of-Jnly celebration ? or , why should they not unite with other organizations in a warfare against tho liquor traffic ? We answer , simply becauso Masonic Lodges are organized for au entirely different purpose . They havo their own legitimate business to transact and work to perform , and all mattei-3 not pertaining strickl y
to the Order are prohibited . In their individual capacity as citizens or as members of any other society , organization or party , Masons , outside of the Lodge room , are at liberty to act as best pleases themselves , so that they keep within tho bounds of tho law and tho requirements of good morals . They may argue any of tho great questions of the day ; discuss religion , politics , or any ol ih-j thousand
aud one issues that are constantly agitatiug the minds ot ( no people . But when they couu inside of tho Lodge room they must lfciuv lUese matters outside tho tyler ' s door , for nothing can bo permitted iu . ro that can disturb the peace and harmony of tho Lodge . Masons must not lose sight of tho fact , that among their number
are men from every nation ou the face of the globe ; representing nearly every church , sect or social organization in existeuce . They should remember , too , that in tho Lodge room they are all citizens of only ono country , which i 3 tho great globe itself ; members of only ono family , which is the entire human race ; children of only ono Father , which is God ; and ifc is in this relation that they must
" Meet upon the level and part npon tho square . " This feature of Masonry is cue of its grandest characteristics , and ifc can only bo maintained by standing fast by the landmarks and ancient regulations of the Ordeer , as handud down to us through the generations , of tbe past .