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from this circumstance . Though the world may become learned , and little men philosophize until an artificial state of things shall prevail : yet , " great names and great pretensions , " when a proportionate greatness of mind accompanies them , must ever exercise that powerful influence which properly belongs to them ; while their distinction renders them above the desire of gaining a notoriety by the exhibition
of learning and spurious philosophy . The loyalty of Freemasonry , and its freedom from ad disaffection to the laws and government of tbe country , has also been satisfactorily established , by investigations at different periods by royal authority ; especially , an enquiry that took place during the reign of George III . ; and therefore , I can but consider the comparison made by the lecturer of " Free and Accepted
Masonry" to the Trades Unions , a most unfair and libellous assertion ; and , to say the least of it , alike discreditable to his head and to his heart : as soon might you compare the "life infusing sun" which affords us general light and warmth , to the ignis fatuus composed of noxious vapours and shining with delusive splendour , as the moral princip les of the one to the dangerous and destructive tendency of the other .
The last objection raised against Masonry by the lecturer was the exclusion of the favourite portion of Creation ' s works , from participation in the mysteries of the Craft . This was denounced as a fault of such magnitude , that it was deemed sufficient to condemn in toto the Institution to which it was attached . The appeal against the exclusion of ladies was pathetic , and no doubt well calculated to gain the admiration
of those present ; but , methinks , that the majority of our fair countrywomen would not thank the lecturer for wishing them to leave the bosom of their families , the proper sphere of their existence , where their virtues shine conspicuous , and diffuse around a halo of peacefrd happiness , to participate in the proceedings of public establishments . In conclusion , Sir , I trust that it comes not within the range of
probability , that the declamatory assertions of any man can , in the estimation of the sensible part of the community , detract from the merits of any Institution which has afforded , and still offers advantages to mankind;—or that all the charges of "falsehood and absurdity" which ignorance or calumny can advance , will subvert that which has received the sanction qf the most enlightened men , and stood the test of ages . I am , Sir , yours , & c . Colchester , Nov . 11 , 1834 . CANDIDAS .
November 2 Uh . —Pursuant to a notice pretty extensively circulated in handbills throughout Colchester and its neig hbourhood , Mr . S . Piper made his second appearance this evening at the Mechanics' Institute ; the room was well filled , and among those near the table , we observed vox ., i . 3 L
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Provincial.
from this circumstance . Though the world may become learned , and little men philosophize until an artificial state of things shall prevail : yet , " great names and great pretensions , " when a proportionate greatness of mind accompanies them , must ever exercise that powerful influence which properly belongs to them ; while their distinction renders them above the desire of gaining a notoriety by the exhibition
of learning and spurious philosophy . The loyalty of Freemasonry , and its freedom from ad disaffection to the laws and government of tbe country , has also been satisfactorily established , by investigations at different periods by royal authority ; especially , an enquiry that took place during the reign of George III . ; and therefore , I can but consider the comparison made by the lecturer of " Free and Accepted
Masonry" to the Trades Unions , a most unfair and libellous assertion ; and , to say the least of it , alike discreditable to his head and to his heart : as soon might you compare the "life infusing sun" which affords us general light and warmth , to the ignis fatuus composed of noxious vapours and shining with delusive splendour , as the moral princip les of the one to the dangerous and destructive tendency of the other .
The last objection raised against Masonry by the lecturer was the exclusion of the favourite portion of Creation ' s works , from participation in the mysteries of the Craft . This was denounced as a fault of such magnitude , that it was deemed sufficient to condemn in toto the Institution to which it was attached . The appeal against the exclusion of ladies was pathetic , and no doubt well calculated to gain the admiration
of those present ; but , methinks , that the majority of our fair countrywomen would not thank the lecturer for wishing them to leave the bosom of their families , the proper sphere of their existence , where their virtues shine conspicuous , and diffuse around a halo of peacefrd happiness , to participate in the proceedings of public establishments . In conclusion , Sir , I trust that it comes not within the range of
probability , that the declamatory assertions of any man can , in the estimation of the sensible part of the community , detract from the merits of any Institution which has afforded , and still offers advantages to mankind;—or that all the charges of "falsehood and absurdity" which ignorance or calumny can advance , will subvert that which has received the sanction qf the most enlightened men , and stood the test of ages . I am , Sir , yours , & c . Colchester , Nov . 11 , 1834 . CANDIDAS .
November 2 Uh . —Pursuant to a notice pretty extensively circulated in handbills throughout Colchester and its neig hbourhood , Mr . S . Piper made his second appearance this evening at the Mechanics' Institute ; the room was well filled , and among those near the table , we observed vox ., i . 3 L