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Supreme Council, New York.
SUPREME COUNCIL , NEW YORK .
REPORT OF ILL , BRO . ALBERT G . GOODALL , GRAND REPRESENTATIVE , ON FOREIGN RELATIONS . To the Supreme Council of Sov . Gr . Ins . Gen . of the ZZrd and last degree Ancient Accepted Rite , for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction , U . S . A .
ITALY , ( Continued from page 93 ) . MILAN Also sends to us her claims of admission to the list of independent governing Grand Bodies in Italy . 111 . Bro . de Grasse Tilley , who appears to have had a general roving authority from the Supreme Council
at Charleston , established a iiupreme Council , 33 rd degree , Ancient accepted Rite , at Milan , in 1805 , for the kingdom of Italy , and Prince Eugenius was for Home time the Sov . Grand Commander and Grand Master of a kind of side introduction known as the Grand Orient de la Division Militaire . This Grand
Bod y with all its Lodges appears to have quietly passed into permanent oblivion under the Austrian rule , as the Pope ' s commands were strictly obeyed in regard to prohibiting Masonry . In 1863 , when the difficulties and withdrawal of some of the members from the Supreme . Council at Turin occurred , they
embraced the opportunity of exercising the imaginary Masonic ri ght of independence , declared themselves free from the Supreme Council and higher degrees , and constituted what they call a Grand Council of Symbolic Masonry , and elected Antonio Franchi as Grand Master , and have about twenty Lodges under their jurisdiction .
FLORENCE . The parties who separated from the Supreme Council and Grand Orient at Turin , in 18 J 33 , organised the " Grand Orient of Masonry in Italy , ' at Florence , in 1864 , but unlike the other Grand Bodies in that
country , it is not content with a local jurisdiction , but ignoring all the rest , regardless of Masonic law and precedence , constitutes itself a supreme power over all , and asserts that it is " Monarch of all it survey's ,
Their rights there are none to dispute . " The entire proceedings of this so-called and selfconstituted Masonic Body are so entirely irregular and contrary to the long-established and umversallyacknowledged laws of Masonry , that it is painful to have to record such proceedings as facts and historical
incidents at this age and progress of the Order , and demonstrates very clearly the necessity of a general repudiation , or re-organization of the Order in Italy , before they can be received or fraternize with the Brotherhood in this country , according to our system , laws anil work .
The only argument and claim worthy of note which the Grand Orient at Florence condescends to make known , as its authority for creating this new Masonic Body , is to be found in the circular accompanying these documents , with translation of same , by which it appears that Guiseppc Garibaldi , and F . de Luca ,
called a meeting of the Lodges m Italy and its colonies , which assembled at Naples , in June , 1867 , abolished by tlieir edict all the other governing Grand Bodies in Italy , and declared themselves the only Body of legitimate authority for that entire country , all of which was without the consent or
co-operation of the other parties then long in power . Of the three hundred lodges in Italy only sixty appear to have been represented at the Naples assembly . Garibaldi was , and still is , the nominal Grand Master of the Body at Palermo , which being irregular is not recognized , and F . de Luca , was the
nominal Grand Master of the same style and irregular Body at Florence , neither possessing any Masonic power to call the assembly , enact any laws or constitute a Great Orient , while the general phraseology of tlieir circular and novel mode of electing officers must be rather comical to our old members who are
sticklers for ancient land marks and Masonic jurisprudence . They first declare Garibaldi honorary member for life , and the first Mason of Italy ( while Ghcrsi , of the Turin Body , claims to be the most ancient Maton in Italy ) . They then create a defective Grand Master ,
who , it appears , by a subsequent notice , is not able to attend to the duties , and they make two supplementary Grand Masters Adjunct , that may be called upon if wanted to do anything they may deem expedient . Two of the articles in the general Statutes of this Body are also deserving of attention ,
of which the following is a translation : 1 st . To abolish in the several degrees the practice and forms which have become imcompatible with the civilization of the present times . _ 2 d . To democratize the prerogatives and jurisdictions of those " Rights " which arc distinguished b y
tho multi plicity of degrees . The four other Bodies , viz . at Palermo , Naples , Turin and Milan , ignore this new and progressive Florence Grand Orient , and have issued protests against it , while the Palermo Body have repudiated the acts of Garibaldi , who , it appears , has never token an active part , and is sadl y deficient in his knowled ge
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of Masonic law , usage and principles , and however much honor there may be to him ini the political world , he certainly 'is hpt ^ ehtitleil tjo , anypsu ' eh j ^ Jaims in Masonry , ' which has gained nothing in Italy by hist direct association with it . These four Grand Bodiest have also agreed to wait until Rome is the capital of I
Italy , when they will then unite and constitute a Grand Masonic centre for that country . , In obedience to this mutual agreement , the Palermo Both / have the folk ) wing addition to their official heading : " Finche Roma non sia capitale degl'Italiani" - ( until Rome will be the capital of Italy ) . Prominent among the irregularities of the Grand Orient of Florence , in their foreign operations , is Jhe
granting of Warrants to Lodges , now working under : their authority in the Masonic Jurisdiction of the I Supreme Bodies at Montevideo and Buenos Ayres , under the title of " Esperanza /' at _ 4 he former ,, and , " Italia " ' at the latter place , and the silent indifference ; with which the Florence Body ignores the correspon-. dence and protests made to them on this subject , as set forth in the enclosed official communications from
those River Plate Grand Bodies , deserves your careful consideration and decided action thereon , especially as to the class of expelled and unworthy members of the Order , legalized and profanes rejected by the regular Lodges , that are made Masons by these two Italian Lodges . The several foreign Grand Bodies that have
correspondence with and indirectly recognized this Grand Orient at Florence , is an illustration of the careless and imperfect manner of " taking things for granted " that all Bodies are legitimate that send forth what apparently purports to be a Masonic document asking for recognition . On the eve of my departure from this city , in
October , 1867 , 1 sent ( in obedience to direction from the Council ) the Balustre announcing the union of the two Grand Bodies in this Jurisdiction , to all of our foreign Representatives , and among them to our 111 . Bro . T . Bigelow Lawrence , residing at Florence , as I did not know at that time the irregular and divided condition of the Masonic family in Italy . The official reply of Bro . Lawrence , is herewith enclosed .
TURKEY AND EGYPT . The land of the Mussulman and the Bible naturally claims the greatest interest of the Mason , being the land of our historical birth and legends , and the Mecca of the Masonic world . Leaving the Temple of Solomon to be tortured into any shape that may answer the variable purposes and
futile brain of the historian , and afTord a wide imaginary field for the lecturer , we will take our data at a much later period , when Masonry had assumed a more definite organization , according to our knowlege of its workings at the present time . The first attempt of introducing Masonry into
Turkey , was the opening of a Lodge in the house of an English interpreter at Constantinople , in 1749 ; a number of Turks being initiated , the Government authorities gave summary notice that if any more meetings were held , the house and all in it would be burnt . There being no record of the tragic event
having occurred , we infer that the Lodge was permanently closed . Nearly a century later , about 1836 , the Grand Lodge of England granted a second authority and a Lodge was opened in the same city , but the fanatical opposition proved two strong and the Order again died out .
A third attempt of the Grand Lodge of England has been more successful , and in 1859 , Oriental Lodge , No . 988 , was more firml y established in her jurisdiction , and I had the pleasure of being present at tho meeting and first banquet given by that lodge at Constantinople , on the 27 th day of December ,
1859 . I subsequentl y saw the work and initiation done in this Lodge in five different languages . A French Lodge , Etoile du Bosphore , under authority of the Grand Orient of France , had also just been organised . The honors and decoration they gave mo as the first American Mason that had visited them
from the New World will ever remain vivid among tho many p leasing incidents of my Masonic wanderings . Since 1859 , Lodges have increased rapidly in the dominions of the Sultan , and as the curious fact is developed , of the Arts and Sciences being sent back
to the old world and the East , the time may not be far distant when a Masonic Temple will again be erected on the foundation stone of our first great edifice , and from the ruined walls of Jerusalem the Masons of the world will have a centre to disseminate light and knowledge , preach and practise peace , good
will , and brotherhood to all mankind . In 1860 , 111 . Bro . H y de Clarke , 33 " , so well known in literary and scientific circles began his Masonic labors under authority of tho Grand Lodge of England , as Acting District Deputy Gr . Master , and
during his several years sojourn in Luropean lurkcy , Asia Minor , Syria , Egypt and Africa , he contributed more to systcmize , legalize and harmonize the working of the Order than any person that has yet visited those remote regions . ( To be continued . )
Sit Lux—Et Lux Fuit.
SIT LUX—ET LUX FUIT .
Brother , kneel before the Altar , I . Ii silence grave ; ' ^ Shqw ^ no , weakness—do not falter , ijike eowanj knaye .
Honest brethren stand around you , "With heart and-hand , Ready to encourage , aid you—A noble band .
Here you need not fear deception , All are true ; Every Brother here assembled Knelt like you . With throbbing hearts they silent listen To your voice , Aayou telTin earnest whisper , Your free choice .
. Gently loose the new-made Brother From his cord , He . is bound by stronger fetters , On God ' s word .
Hearken to the Master ' s language-Pray for light ; Responsive voices chant the echo : "Let there be light . "
Welcome , Brother , to our household , You are free ; May it ever prove a blessing Unto thee . I . J . Gumming *
The Symbolism Of Masonry.
THE SYMBOLISM OF MASONRY .
The speculative principles of Freemasonry are not cultivated in our modern lodges with' that care and minuteness which their importance requires and which their influence upon the destiny of the lodge demands . There are but a very , very small proportion of modern Masons who have ever given a thought to the great princi ples which lie concealed
from the vulgar eye in the symbolism of our ritual , and its necessary adjuncts of preparation and ceremonials . "What , but the symbolic teachings of our Order , give any importance to it not possessed by other organizations 1 I conceive it to be the soul of Masonry , and if the Order were deprived of it wo might bid adieu to our time-honoured institution ,
for when novelty ceases there will be nothing left to sustain it . When the initiate has been regularly admitted and instructed , his mind is open and he is prepared to give attention to the Liberal Art , and it is much to be deplored that the candidate is here left with his mind open and in an anxious state of inquiry , yet doomed to disappointment in consequence of
those whose duty it is to gradually unfold the system to him being themselves grossly ignorant of these princi ples . It is not to be wondered at that tho real teachings of the Order are entirely neglected . With many , the making , advancing and raising , particularly the latter , form the sumwn bonum , the entire system , the whole of Masonry , and the minds
of too large a proportion of our membership are , I am sorry to record it , entirely satisfied therewith . Is this , however , Masonry 1 Why , yes , thousands are ready to exclaim , and stand wondering what else is contained in our system . As their teachings have embraced nothing else , they are in a state of innoence and are not to be censured . But how are they
to bo enlightened ? The general diffusion of universal Masonic literature may tend to show many that there is something more in our system , and a portion of these may learn how to unfold tho mysteries in a greater or lesser degree . But no great change can be effected among the masses unless theso teachings become , as of old , a part of the lodge
instruction , so that all may be led " in the way they know not , " and " walk in the paths they have not known . " To them " the crooked paths must be made straight and the rough places plain . " Then shall " the error of darkness flee away " and light , celestial light , pervade the minds of our brethren , and
they shall "become as gods , knowing evil from good and reflecting tlieir principles and their illumination abroad among mankind , thus restoring our timehonoured institution to its pristine brightness , and opening its real character , thereby extending tho sphere of its usefulness . —Bro . James B . Taylor .
HOLLOW - ' S PILLS . —Impurities of the Blood . —To ensure health it is absolutely necessary that the fluids and solids of the human body should be kept free from those impurities which are continually getting into the system , through erroneous living , unwholesome atmosphere , or disordered stomach . The only safe and certain way to expel all impurities , is to take Holloway ' s Pills , which have tho power of
cleansing tho blood from all noxious matters , and at tho same time removing any irregularities which their presenco may havo already produced in any organ . Holloway ' s PUh expel oil impurities which taint or impoverish tho blood , which they purify and invigorate , and give general tone . Tliey are applicable to all alike , young or old , robust or delicate . — ADVT .
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Supreme Council, New York.
SUPREME COUNCIL , NEW YORK .
REPORT OF ILL , BRO . ALBERT G . GOODALL , GRAND REPRESENTATIVE , ON FOREIGN RELATIONS . To the Supreme Council of Sov . Gr . Ins . Gen . of the ZZrd and last degree Ancient Accepted Rite , for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction , U . S . A .
ITALY , ( Continued from page 93 ) . MILAN Also sends to us her claims of admission to the list of independent governing Grand Bodies in Italy . 111 . Bro . de Grasse Tilley , who appears to have had a general roving authority from the Supreme Council
at Charleston , established a iiupreme Council , 33 rd degree , Ancient accepted Rite , at Milan , in 1805 , for the kingdom of Italy , and Prince Eugenius was for Home time the Sov . Grand Commander and Grand Master of a kind of side introduction known as the Grand Orient de la Division Militaire . This Grand
Bod y with all its Lodges appears to have quietly passed into permanent oblivion under the Austrian rule , as the Pope ' s commands were strictly obeyed in regard to prohibiting Masonry . In 1863 , when the difficulties and withdrawal of some of the members from the Supreme . Council at Turin occurred , they
embraced the opportunity of exercising the imaginary Masonic ri ght of independence , declared themselves free from the Supreme Council and higher degrees , and constituted what they call a Grand Council of Symbolic Masonry , and elected Antonio Franchi as Grand Master , and have about twenty Lodges under their jurisdiction .
FLORENCE . The parties who separated from the Supreme Council and Grand Orient at Turin , in 18 J 33 , organised the " Grand Orient of Masonry in Italy , ' at Florence , in 1864 , but unlike the other Grand Bodies in that
country , it is not content with a local jurisdiction , but ignoring all the rest , regardless of Masonic law and precedence , constitutes itself a supreme power over all , and asserts that it is " Monarch of all it survey's ,
Their rights there are none to dispute . " The entire proceedings of this so-called and selfconstituted Masonic Body are so entirely irregular and contrary to the long-established and umversallyacknowledged laws of Masonry , that it is painful to have to record such proceedings as facts and historical
incidents at this age and progress of the Order , and demonstrates very clearly the necessity of a general repudiation , or re-organization of the Order in Italy , before they can be received or fraternize with the Brotherhood in this country , according to our system , laws anil work .
The only argument and claim worthy of note which the Grand Orient at Florence condescends to make known , as its authority for creating this new Masonic Body , is to be found in the circular accompanying these documents , with translation of same , by which it appears that Guiseppc Garibaldi , and F . de Luca ,
called a meeting of the Lodges m Italy and its colonies , which assembled at Naples , in June , 1867 , abolished by tlieir edict all the other governing Grand Bodies in Italy , and declared themselves the only Body of legitimate authority for that entire country , all of which was without the consent or
co-operation of the other parties then long in power . Of the three hundred lodges in Italy only sixty appear to have been represented at the Naples assembly . Garibaldi was , and still is , the nominal Grand Master of the Body at Palermo , which being irregular is not recognized , and F . de Luca , was the
nominal Grand Master of the same style and irregular Body at Florence , neither possessing any Masonic power to call the assembly , enact any laws or constitute a Great Orient , while the general phraseology of tlieir circular and novel mode of electing officers must be rather comical to our old members who are
sticklers for ancient land marks and Masonic jurisprudence . They first declare Garibaldi honorary member for life , and the first Mason of Italy ( while Ghcrsi , of the Turin Body , claims to be the most ancient Maton in Italy ) . They then create a defective Grand Master ,
who , it appears , by a subsequent notice , is not able to attend to the duties , and they make two supplementary Grand Masters Adjunct , that may be called upon if wanted to do anything they may deem expedient . Two of the articles in the general Statutes of this Body are also deserving of attention ,
of which the following is a translation : 1 st . To abolish in the several degrees the practice and forms which have become imcompatible with the civilization of the present times . _ 2 d . To democratize the prerogatives and jurisdictions of those " Rights " which arc distinguished b y
tho multi plicity of degrees . The four other Bodies , viz . at Palermo , Naples , Turin and Milan , ignore this new and progressive Florence Grand Orient , and have issued protests against it , while the Palermo Body have repudiated the acts of Garibaldi , who , it appears , has never token an active part , and is sadl y deficient in his knowled ge
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of Masonic law , usage and principles , and however much honor there may be to him ini the political world , he certainly 'is hpt ^ ehtitleil tjo , anypsu ' eh j ^ Jaims in Masonry , ' which has gained nothing in Italy by hist direct association with it . These four Grand Bodiest have also agreed to wait until Rome is the capital of I
Italy , when they will then unite and constitute a Grand Masonic centre for that country . , In obedience to this mutual agreement , the Palermo Both / have the folk ) wing addition to their official heading : " Finche Roma non sia capitale degl'Italiani" - ( until Rome will be the capital of Italy ) . Prominent among the irregularities of the Grand Orient of Florence , in their foreign operations , is Jhe
granting of Warrants to Lodges , now working under : their authority in the Masonic Jurisdiction of the I Supreme Bodies at Montevideo and Buenos Ayres , under the title of " Esperanza /' at _ 4 he former ,, and , " Italia " ' at the latter place , and the silent indifference ; with which the Florence Body ignores the correspon-. dence and protests made to them on this subject , as set forth in the enclosed official communications from
those River Plate Grand Bodies , deserves your careful consideration and decided action thereon , especially as to the class of expelled and unworthy members of the Order , legalized and profanes rejected by the regular Lodges , that are made Masons by these two Italian Lodges . The several foreign Grand Bodies that have
correspondence with and indirectly recognized this Grand Orient at Florence , is an illustration of the careless and imperfect manner of " taking things for granted " that all Bodies are legitimate that send forth what apparently purports to be a Masonic document asking for recognition . On the eve of my departure from this city , in
October , 1867 , 1 sent ( in obedience to direction from the Council ) the Balustre announcing the union of the two Grand Bodies in this Jurisdiction , to all of our foreign Representatives , and among them to our 111 . Bro . T . Bigelow Lawrence , residing at Florence , as I did not know at that time the irregular and divided condition of the Masonic family in Italy . The official reply of Bro . Lawrence , is herewith enclosed .
TURKEY AND EGYPT . The land of the Mussulman and the Bible naturally claims the greatest interest of the Mason , being the land of our historical birth and legends , and the Mecca of the Masonic world . Leaving the Temple of Solomon to be tortured into any shape that may answer the variable purposes and
futile brain of the historian , and afTord a wide imaginary field for the lecturer , we will take our data at a much later period , when Masonry had assumed a more definite organization , according to our knowlege of its workings at the present time . The first attempt of introducing Masonry into
Turkey , was the opening of a Lodge in the house of an English interpreter at Constantinople , in 1749 ; a number of Turks being initiated , the Government authorities gave summary notice that if any more meetings were held , the house and all in it would be burnt . There being no record of the tragic event
having occurred , we infer that the Lodge was permanently closed . Nearly a century later , about 1836 , the Grand Lodge of England granted a second authority and a Lodge was opened in the same city , but the fanatical opposition proved two strong and the Order again died out .
A third attempt of the Grand Lodge of England has been more successful , and in 1859 , Oriental Lodge , No . 988 , was more firml y established in her jurisdiction , and I had the pleasure of being present at tho meeting and first banquet given by that lodge at Constantinople , on the 27 th day of December ,
1859 . I subsequentl y saw the work and initiation done in this Lodge in five different languages . A French Lodge , Etoile du Bosphore , under authority of the Grand Orient of France , had also just been organised . The honors and decoration they gave mo as the first American Mason that had visited them
from the New World will ever remain vivid among tho many p leasing incidents of my Masonic wanderings . Since 1859 , Lodges have increased rapidly in the dominions of the Sultan , and as the curious fact is developed , of the Arts and Sciences being sent back
to the old world and the East , the time may not be far distant when a Masonic Temple will again be erected on the foundation stone of our first great edifice , and from the ruined walls of Jerusalem the Masons of the world will have a centre to disseminate light and knowledge , preach and practise peace , good
will , and brotherhood to all mankind . In 1860 , 111 . Bro . H y de Clarke , 33 " , so well known in literary and scientific circles began his Masonic labors under authority of tho Grand Lodge of England , as Acting District Deputy Gr . Master , and
during his several years sojourn in Luropean lurkcy , Asia Minor , Syria , Egypt and Africa , he contributed more to systcmize , legalize and harmonize the working of the Order than any person that has yet visited those remote regions . ( To be continued . )
Sit Lux—Et Lux Fuit.
SIT LUX—ET LUX FUIT .
Brother , kneel before the Altar , I . Ii silence grave ; ' ^ Shqw ^ no , weakness—do not falter , ijike eowanj knaye .
Honest brethren stand around you , "With heart and-hand , Ready to encourage , aid you—A noble band .
Here you need not fear deception , All are true ; Every Brother here assembled Knelt like you . With throbbing hearts they silent listen To your voice , Aayou telTin earnest whisper , Your free choice .
. Gently loose the new-made Brother From his cord , He . is bound by stronger fetters , On God ' s word .
Hearken to the Master ' s language-Pray for light ; Responsive voices chant the echo : "Let there be light . "
Welcome , Brother , to our household , You are free ; May it ever prove a blessing Unto thee . I . J . Gumming *
The Symbolism Of Masonry.
THE SYMBOLISM OF MASONRY .
The speculative principles of Freemasonry are not cultivated in our modern lodges with' that care and minuteness which their importance requires and which their influence upon the destiny of the lodge demands . There are but a very , very small proportion of modern Masons who have ever given a thought to the great princi ples which lie concealed
from the vulgar eye in the symbolism of our ritual , and its necessary adjuncts of preparation and ceremonials . "What , but the symbolic teachings of our Order , give any importance to it not possessed by other organizations 1 I conceive it to be the soul of Masonry , and if the Order were deprived of it wo might bid adieu to our time-honoured institution ,
for when novelty ceases there will be nothing left to sustain it . When the initiate has been regularly admitted and instructed , his mind is open and he is prepared to give attention to the Liberal Art , and it is much to be deplored that the candidate is here left with his mind open and in an anxious state of inquiry , yet doomed to disappointment in consequence of
those whose duty it is to gradually unfold the system to him being themselves grossly ignorant of these princi ples . It is not to be wondered at that tho real teachings of the Order are entirely neglected . With many , the making , advancing and raising , particularly the latter , form the sumwn bonum , the entire system , the whole of Masonry , and the minds
of too large a proportion of our membership are , I am sorry to record it , entirely satisfied therewith . Is this , however , Masonry 1 Why , yes , thousands are ready to exclaim , and stand wondering what else is contained in our system . As their teachings have embraced nothing else , they are in a state of innoence and are not to be censured . But how are they
to bo enlightened ? The general diffusion of universal Masonic literature may tend to show many that there is something more in our system , and a portion of these may learn how to unfold tho mysteries in a greater or lesser degree . But no great change can be effected among the masses unless theso teachings become , as of old , a part of the lodge
instruction , so that all may be led " in the way they know not , " and " walk in the paths they have not known . " To them " the crooked paths must be made straight and the rough places plain . " Then shall " the error of darkness flee away " and light , celestial light , pervade the minds of our brethren , and
they shall "become as gods , knowing evil from good and reflecting tlieir principles and their illumination abroad among mankind , thus restoring our timehonoured institution to its pristine brightness , and opening its real character , thereby extending tho sphere of its usefulness . —Bro . James B . Taylor .
HOLLOW - ' S PILLS . —Impurities of the Blood . —To ensure health it is absolutely necessary that the fluids and solids of the human body should be kept free from those impurities which are continually getting into the system , through erroneous living , unwholesome atmosphere , or disordered stomach . The only safe and certain way to expel all impurities , is to take Holloway ' s Pills , which have tho power of
cleansing tho blood from all noxious matters , and at tho same time removing any irregularities which their presenco may havo already produced in any organ . Holloway ' s PUh expel oil impurities which taint or impoverish tho blood , which they purify and invigorate , and give general tone . Tliey are applicable to all alike , young or old , robust or delicate . — ADVT .