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Article THE FREEMASONS' QUARTERY REVIEW. ← Page 7 of 8 →
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The Freemasons' Quartery Review.
the implied wish of the Grancl Master ; ancl when the great probability of its success on that night is considered , he may deservedly take credit for his readiness in yielding to the requests . He has , liowever , renewed the notice of motion .
The Jewish Freemasons . — The Prince Protector of Prussia already has placed himself , as Brother Jonathan would phrase it , in afi . v . The Grand Lodge of Berlin is divided in its allegiance , and there is little doubt but that ere long the Protector (!) of Prussian Freemasonry must either resign his authority , or acknowledge the power of Masonic opinion over his own circumscribed views of its meaning . For the
present we take leave of the Protector , and proceed to more agreeable points connected with the subject . It hacl been arranged to bring the question of the exclusion of Jews before the Grand Lodge of England , and we should regret the delay , did there not appear to be some hopeful anticipation that the Grancl Master will give the subject his full considerationand by that course either use
, the influence of his own high station in favour of his offended Brethren or suggest to the Grand Lodge to entertain the subject in its deliberative wisdom . Masonie Knights Templars of England . —As this section of the Order prefers to be considered as defunct , it is scarcely worth while to disentrance it . One chance , lioweveryet remains—let those who
, are really anxious for existence , meet and unite ; no sooner shall they resuscitate themselves , and give evidence of strength , than the sleepers will awake , and astonish them by snatching the laurels they have not the courage to earn .
The approaching session is promising , as regards the Masonic districts under the English constitution , perhaps at no time was it more so . Our charities are all in a healthy state , nothing is wanting but the perfect union of the Asylum and Benevolent Annuity Institution . We may observe of the former , that costly as has been the attempt to remove the defaulting trustee , it has been perfectly successful ; ancl that parent of Charity stands forward in its proud pre-eminence , the purer from the severity of its trials .
We have cautiously refrained from adverting otherwise than in general terms to the recent circumstances , that have so unhappily rendered it necessary to institute proceedings in chancery , in order that the Asylum for Aged Masons might he released from further abuse . That point is attained—the removal of the individual who caused this abuse has been attended with great inconvenience , serious loss , and consequent delay ; but he has been removed , ancl therefore the end is accomplished ; it is the
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The Freemasons' Quartery Review.
the implied wish of the Grancl Master ; ancl when the great probability of its success on that night is considered , he may deservedly take credit for his readiness in yielding to the requests . He has , liowever , renewed the notice of motion .
The Jewish Freemasons . — The Prince Protector of Prussia already has placed himself , as Brother Jonathan would phrase it , in afi . v . The Grand Lodge of Berlin is divided in its allegiance , and there is little doubt but that ere long the Protector (!) of Prussian Freemasonry must either resign his authority , or acknowledge the power of Masonic opinion over his own circumscribed views of its meaning . For the
present we take leave of the Protector , and proceed to more agreeable points connected with the subject . It hacl been arranged to bring the question of the exclusion of Jews before the Grand Lodge of England , and we should regret the delay , did there not appear to be some hopeful anticipation that the Grancl Master will give the subject his full considerationand by that course either use
, the influence of his own high station in favour of his offended Brethren or suggest to the Grand Lodge to entertain the subject in its deliberative wisdom . Masonie Knights Templars of England . —As this section of the Order prefers to be considered as defunct , it is scarcely worth while to disentrance it . One chance , lioweveryet remains—let those who
, are really anxious for existence , meet and unite ; no sooner shall they resuscitate themselves , and give evidence of strength , than the sleepers will awake , and astonish them by snatching the laurels they have not the courage to earn .
The approaching session is promising , as regards the Masonic districts under the English constitution , perhaps at no time was it more so . Our charities are all in a healthy state , nothing is wanting but the perfect union of the Asylum and Benevolent Annuity Institution . We may observe of the former , that costly as has been the attempt to remove the defaulting trustee , it has been perfectly successful ; ancl that parent of Charity stands forward in its proud pre-eminence , the purer from the severity of its trials .
We have cautiously refrained from adverting otherwise than in general terms to the recent circumstances , that have so unhappily rendered it necessary to institute proceedings in chancery , in order that the Asylum for Aged Masons might he released from further abuse . That point is attained—the removal of the individual who caused this abuse has been attended with great inconvenience , serious loss , and consequent delay ; but he has been removed , ancl therefore the end is accomplished ; it is the