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noble combatants , were we to dispense praise and thanks for the defence of pure Masonic principles ? Truly do we feel the stream of gratitude that flows within us , but it tends more towards the firm and fixed Masonic principles than to the noble energies of the great ones of England , who struggled against the mightiest Lodge in Germany , where , alas ! in profane life ( at least , in part ) , some ignominious feelings
still find refuge . But , above all , well beloved Brother , you have tlie highest claims upon our love and gratitude . It was you that first corrected the mis-statements of that intolerant representative with the overwhelming power of your eloquence ; it was you who first roused our Israelitish Brethren in Germany , and spurred ihem to arm for the struggle ; to your unceasing perseverance , dauntless efforts , and indefatigable exertions , weare mainly indebted for the fortunate termination of the
struggle ; we call it " fortunate termination , " because all true Freemasons of Europe and Americahave their eyes glowing with praise and assent towards the great Lodge of England , and already are the effects of these measures in Masonry beginning to brighten upon our fatherland . Many German Lodges already shrink before the well-merited reproaches of their English Brethren , and are gradually emerging from their previous darkness . Though it may be by slow and single steps , let us hope it may not be
long ere those Masons of Germany , who have nearly sunk into inanity , will perceive their mission to be useless , since publicity , which they have hitherto called profanation , has winged its progressive flight onward . Yes ! the day will come when the words " Brotherly Love" shall no longer be used as mere play-things , wherewith to trap and toy each other . The dutiful and Masonic Lodge , the Rising Sun , consider it their most imperative duty to tender you , well beloved Brother , their sincere and heartfelt thanks ; and to inform you thatat the last festival
, of St . John , at which numerous foreign Brethren assisted , amid unanimous acclamations , it was resolved to constitute you an honorary member of the Lodge No . 444 . May you accept the same as a proof of our love and gratitude ! and may you long continue , in body and spirit , to enjoy vigour and health to struggle , as well in the profane as in the Masonic world , for rights and truth , with the same self-sacrificing zeal hitherto displayed in that glorious course so peculiarly your own ! AVe likewise
beg to present you with the accompanying Jewel ;* decorated with which , we hope soon to have the pleasure to receive you in our circle . In- the meantime , well-beloved Brother , we greet you with wishes for health and happiness , and subscribe ourselves , Fraternally yours , Dr . Schworzschild , AV . M . ; Dr . Manhayn , P . M . ;
L . Latmar , S . AV . ; L Spiro , J . W . ; Dr . J . Weil , Treasurer ; Dr . Neukritz , Secretary . The Lodge of the Red Eagle , warranted from France , has , in consequence of the law that not any Lodge shall exist in Germany , except under a native Grand Lodge , joined the Grand Lodge of Ham bro . When the proposition was made to receive it under the banner of the Grand Lodge of Hambro , it was carried by acclamation . This becomes an important subject for our Grand Lodge , as the Lodge , No . 444 , of Rising Sun , at Frankfort , is an English Lodge , and will be compelled to
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Foreign.
noble combatants , were we to dispense praise and thanks for the defence of pure Masonic principles ? Truly do we feel the stream of gratitude that flows within us , but it tends more towards the firm and fixed Masonic principles than to the noble energies of the great ones of England , who struggled against the mightiest Lodge in Germany , where , alas ! in profane life ( at least , in part ) , some ignominious feelings
still find refuge . But , above all , well beloved Brother , you have tlie highest claims upon our love and gratitude . It was you that first corrected the mis-statements of that intolerant representative with the overwhelming power of your eloquence ; it was you who first roused our Israelitish Brethren in Germany , and spurred ihem to arm for the struggle ; to your unceasing perseverance , dauntless efforts , and indefatigable exertions , weare mainly indebted for the fortunate termination of the
struggle ; we call it " fortunate termination , " because all true Freemasons of Europe and Americahave their eyes glowing with praise and assent towards the great Lodge of England , and already are the effects of these measures in Masonry beginning to brighten upon our fatherland . Many German Lodges already shrink before the well-merited reproaches of their English Brethren , and are gradually emerging from their previous darkness . Though it may be by slow and single steps , let us hope it may not be
long ere those Masons of Germany , who have nearly sunk into inanity , will perceive their mission to be useless , since publicity , which they have hitherto called profanation , has winged its progressive flight onward . Yes ! the day will come when the words " Brotherly Love" shall no longer be used as mere play-things , wherewith to trap and toy each other . The dutiful and Masonic Lodge , the Rising Sun , consider it their most imperative duty to tender you , well beloved Brother , their sincere and heartfelt thanks ; and to inform you thatat the last festival
, of St . John , at which numerous foreign Brethren assisted , amid unanimous acclamations , it was resolved to constitute you an honorary member of the Lodge No . 444 . May you accept the same as a proof of our love and gratitude ! and may you long continue , in body and spirit , to enjoy vigour and health to struggle , as well in the profane as in the Masonic world , for rights and truth , with the same self-sacrificing zeal hitherto displayed in that glorious course so peculiarly your own ! AVe likewise
beg to present you with the accompanying Jewel ;* decorated with which , we hope soon to have the pleasure to receive you in our circle . In- the meantime , well-beloved Brother , we greet you with wishes for health and happiness , and subscribe ourselves , Fraternally yours , Dr . Schworzschild , AV . M . ; Dr . Manhayn , P . M . ;
L . Latmar , S . AV . ; L Spiro , J . W . ; Dr . J . Weil , Treasurer ; Dr . Neukritz , Secretary . The Lodge of the Red Eagle , warranted from France , has , in consequence of the law that not any Lodge shall exist in Germany , except under a native Grand Lodge , joined the Grand Lodge of Ham bro . When the proposition was made to receive it under the banner of the Grand Lodge of Hambro , it was carried by acclamation . This becomes an important subject for our Grand Lodge , as the Lodge , No . 444 , of Rising Sun , at Frankfort , is an English Lodge , and will be compelled to