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Foreign.
Architect of the Universe for a restoration of that health , which , after a residence of thirty years , concluded this day , has been somewhat impaired from the effects of AVest India climate . After doing justice to a richly laden table , several toasts were proposed . The health of the Prov . Grand Master was drunk with all the honours—also that of the W . Master elect , the AVardens , Deacons , and other office-bearers , and after capital speeches from several of the brethren , a " first-rate "
poetical effusion from the bard , and an old and much admired masonic song by the Master of the late Lodge of Harmony , No . 327 , the brethren separated , much pleased with themselves , and in love with each other . The Prov . Grand Lodge , under the superintendence of the Hon . AVm . Stephenson , was resuscitated here on the 2 nd August , when the several-office bearers were dul y installed . We trust the Hon . the P . G . M . may long live to enjoy his exalted position , and that under his watchful and zealous superintendence , Masonry may continue to flourish in these Isles .
America.—United States.
AMERICA . —UNITED STATES .
Our reports from New York present a very lamentable state of affairs—and as one section of the disputants have somewhat hastil y published an ex-parte statement , we shall give a very brief outline . Last year , there was a motion carried pretty generally in Grand Lodge , that the great body of Past Masters should not as such be members of Grand Lodge . On the 6 th of June last , when this motion was put for confirmationit met with the most vehement opposition
, , but was ultimately carried—at the sad and costly expense of a schism of no ordinary kind , for then and there the frightful scene of disorganization exceeded all expression . The result was , that the Grancl Lodge was declared by the malcontents to be dissolved , ancl a new Grand Lodge was constituted , with Bro . Isaac Phillips , * a Past Deputy Grand Master , as Grand Master . The disfranchisement of so large and influential a body as the Past
Masters , has no doubt affected the interests of the Craft in New York , and we find among the dissentients , the Grand Treasurer , and the late Grand Secretary . AVe hope to receive the statement from the new Grancl Lodge , which may explain away some doubtful matters , and we
* We republish a letter from S . M . L . that appeared in the "Jewish Chronicle , " merely to hint that the election of Bro . Phillips does not warrant the conclusions arrived at , there is a wide difference between an election by a small dissentient body , and that by " the most numerous Grand Lodge ever held in New York . " — " Save me from my friends , " Brother Phillips would say , if he knew his would-be eulogist . " To the Editor of the Jewish Chronicle —SIB , Observing in the last number of your valuable publication an article relative to the exclusion of the Jewish brethren from the lodges of Berlin , I beg leave to acquaint you with the following , hy which you will perceive the great contrast between the Freemasons of Prussia andthose of America . On the 6 th of June 1 S 49 at the annual communication of the most worshipful ( 7 rand Lotlge of the ancient
, , and honourable fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of the stale of New York , held at Howard House , the right worshipful Broiher Isaac Phillips ( a Jew ) , was unanimously elected Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Order , and was inducted into the Oriental chair of state amidst Ihe acclamations of the most numerous Grand Lodge ever held in New York , and whicli is the most influential in the United States . Knowing your willingness to give publicity toany occurrence that may have a tendency to elevate the position of tho Jews , I have ventured to communicate the above , in the hope that you will find room for its insertion in vour next number . I am , Mr Edilor , your obedient servant , — S , M . L , " Mimsell-street , Goodman ' s Fiel'ls , 21 th A'lcrust . 5 G 09 "
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Foreign.
Architect of the Universe for a restoration of that health , which , after a residence of thirty years , concluded this day , has been somewhat impaired from the effects of AVest India climate . After doing justice to a richly laden table , several toasts were proposed . The health of the Prov . Grand Master was drunk with all the honours—also that of the W . Master elect , the AVardens , Deacons , and other office-bearers , and after capital speeches from several of the brethren , a " first-rate "
poetical effusion from the bard , and an old and much admired masonic song by the Master of the late Lodge of Harmony , No . 327 , the brethren separated , much pleased with themselves , and in love with each other . The Prov . Grand Lodge , under the superintendence of the Hon . AVm . Stephenson , was resuscitated here on the 2 nd August , when the several-office bearers were dul y installed . We trust the Hon . the P . G . M . may long live to enjoy his exalted position , and that under his watchful and zealous superintendence , Masonry may continue to flourish in these Isles .
America.—United States.
AMERICA . —UNITED STATES .
Our reports from New York present a very lamentable state of affairs—and as one section of the disputants have somewhat hastil y published an ex-parte statement , we shall give a very brief outline . Last year , there was a motion carried pretty generally in Grand Lodge , that the great body of Past Masters should not as such be members of Grand Lodge . On the 6 th of June last , when this motion was put for confirmationit met with the most vehement opposition
, , but was ultimately carried—at the sad and costly expense of a schism of no ordinary kind , for then and there the frightful scene of disorganization exceeded all expression . The result was , that the Grancl Lodge was declared by the malcontents to be dissolved , ancl a new Grand Lodge was constituted , with Bro . Isaac Phillips , * a Past Deputy Grand Master , as Grand Master . The disfranchisement of so large and influential a body as the Past
Masters , has no doubt affected the interests of the Craft in New York , and we find among the dissentients , the Grand Treasurer , and the late Grand Secretary . AVe hope to receive the statement from the new Grancl Lodge , which may explain away some doubtful matters , and we
* We republish a letter from S . M . L . that appeared in the "Jewish Chronicle , " merely to hint that the election of Bro . Phillips does not warrant the conclusions arrived at , there is a wide difference between an election by a small dissentient body , and that by " the most numerous Grand Lodge ever held in New York . " — " Save me from my friends , " Brother Phillips would say , if he knew his would-be eulogist . " To the Editor of the Jewish Chronicle —SIB , Observing in the last number of your valuable publication an article relative to the exclusion of the Jewish brethren from the lodges of Berlin , I beg leave to acquaint you with the following , hy which you will perceive the great contrast between the Freemasons of Prussia andthose of America . On the 6 th of June 1 S 49 at the annual communication of the most worshipful ( 7 rand Lotlge of the ancient
, , and honourable fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of the stale of New York , held at Howard House , the right worshipful Broiher Isaac Phillips ( a Jew ) , was unanimously elected Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Order , and was inducted into the Oriental chair of state amidst Ihe acclamations of the most numerous Grand Lodge ever held in New York , and whicli is the most influential in the United States . Knowing your willingness to give publicity toany occurrence that may have a tendency to elevate the position of tho Jews , I have ventured to communicate the above , in the hope that you will find room for its insertion in vour next number . I am , Mr Edilor , your obedient servant , — S , M . L , " Mimsell-street , Goodman ' s Fiel'ls , 21 th A'lcrust . 5 G 09 "