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To The Grand Lodge Of Ireland.
and it is calculated to preserve the recollection of differences which prudence should prevent . You still use freely the introductory matter of the original Ahiman Rezon , and even advance a step ; for at page 9 there are these words as disqualification , that a candidate must be " upright in body and limbs . " 1 have seen the blind and the deformed initiated- ancl properly so ; the disqualification in an enlightened world is in the mind ancl heartnot in the body and limbs .
, I observe that in the regulations for the Royal Arch that charters for Chapters can only be granted by the Grancl Chapter , and that there is no other connexion between you and the Grand Chapter than that suspension and restoration in the one body shall regulate the other . I come next to the Supreme Grand Council of Rites ; and I confess that the first article of the Constitution is startling , if not improper ; for it assumes to be formed on an express ancl formal demand of the
representatives of the high degrees of Masonry , possessing full powers from their respective Colleges , Consistories , Councils and Chapters , in CONGRESS assembled , and has for its object the support , durability , and dignity of the whole Masonic community ; but the laws and regulations which follow are so indefinite ancl inconclusive as with difficulty to be commented on . It is , however , well to notice that there is no mention whatever of the
Grand Lodge in any section . That the Council were originally selfelected will not be denied—that being themselves also influential members of the Grand Lodge , ancl highly favoured by its Grand Master , ( who was also their chief ) , they managed to procure a recognition , may also not be denied : but it may be questioned , whether such Grancl Lodge , which has the power to include , and probably does include , Brethren of the Jewish , Mussulman , or even Hindu professions , is in
any degree whatever competent to recognize a body exclusively professing the Christian faith . That such recognition has impaired the fabric of FREEMASONRY UNIVERSAL , discouraged the faithful , ancl encouraged the weak-minded , is too truly seen—brotherly feeling has been outraged , and those who should meet on the square and part , on the level , have met as opponents , and parted in animosity . Have you not proved yourself in your partiality an unwise mother , antl are not your children ungrateful ? The scene at your altar in February will not bear reflection . Arise ! awake ! and save . In my next I will enter further into the subject . Fin us .
To The Editor.
TO THE EDITOR .
Trinity College , Cambridge , February 21 , 1844 . SIR , —It would afford very great satisfaction to me ancl many other readers of your valuable ancl amusing Review , if you would occasionally give lists of the Lodges ( and if possible , the days on which they meet , " ) in foreign countries . The Freemasons' Pocket Book is valuable to Brothers who travel much , from the information it gives us about the Lodges in this country ,
but we are often at a loss where to get equally correct information respecting Masonry in other countries . I should think , however , that in each country there are books from which this information is to be gained , and you would confer a great
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To The Grand Lodge Of Ireland.
and it is calculated to preserve the recollection of differences which prudence should prevent . You still use freely the introductory matter of the original Ahiman Rezon , and even advance a step ; for at page 9 there are these words as disqualification , that a candidate must be " upright in body and limbs . " 1 have seen the blind and the deformed initiated- ancl properly so ; the disqualification in an enlightened world is in the mind ancl heartnot in the body and limbs .
, I observe that in the regulations for the Royal Arch that charters for Chapters can only be granted by the Grancl Chapter , and that there is no other connexion between you and the Grand Chapter than that suspension and restoration in the one body shall regulate the other . I come next to the Supreme Grand Council of Rites ; and I confess that the first article of the Constitution is startling , if not improper ; for it assumes to be formed on an express ancl formal demand of the
representatives of the high degrees of Masonry , possessing full powers from their respective Colleges , Consistories , Councils and Chapters , in CONGRESS assembled , and has for its object the support , durability , and dignity of the whole Masonic community ; but the laws and regulations which follow are so indefinite ancl inconclusive as with difficulty to be commented on . It is , however , well to notice that there is no mention whatever of the
Grand Lodge in any section . That the Council were originally selfelected will not be denied—that being themselves also influential members of the Grand Lodge , ancl highly favoured by its Grand Master , ( who was also their chief ) , they managed to procure a recognition , may also not be denied : but it may be questioned , whether such Grancl Lodge , which has the power to include , and probably does include , Brethren of the Jewish , Mussulman , or even Hindu professions , is in
any degree whatever competent to recognize a body exclusively professing the Christian faith . That such recognition has impaired the fabric of FREEMASONRY UNIVERSAL , discouraged the faithful , ancl encouraged the weak-minded , is too truly seen—brotherly feeling has been outraged , and those who should meet on the square and part , on the level , have met as opponents , and parted in animosity . Have you not proved yourself in your partiality an unwise mother , antl are not your children ungrateful ? The scene at your altar in February will not bear reflection . Arise ! awake ! and save . In my next I will enter further into the subject . Fin us .
To The Editor.
TO THE EDITOR .
Trinity College , Cambridge , February 21 , 1844 . SIR , —It would afford very great satisfaction to me ancl many other readers of your valuable ancl amusing Review , if you would occasionally give lists of the Lodges ( and if possible , the days on which they meet , " ) in foreign countries . The Freemasons' Pocket Book is valuable to Brothers who travel much , from the information it gives us about the Lodges in this country ,
but we are often at a loss where to get equally correct information respecting Masonry in other countries . I should think , however , that in each country there are books from which this information is to be gained , and you would confer a great