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A Sketch Of The Philosophy, Traditions, And Records Of The Masonic Order Of The Red * Or Knights Of Constantine, At Present Under The Command Of Lord Kenlis, M. Ill. G. Sov.
brate their sacred mysteries , and renew their vows of fidelity and brotherly love . The occult signs of the fraternity afforded them a means of mutual recognition and support , and the lives of many humble Christians were consequently
saved by brethren in authority who were secretly adherents of the proscribed sect . Volumes might be written respecting the tragic incidents of those troublous times , and many bright examples of constancy aud zeal are to be found in the annals of
those glorious martyrs who strewed with their bloo 5 and tears the road to immortality . About the year 46 of the Christian era , Ormus , or Ormesius , a seraphic priest of Alexandria and one of the sages of Egypt , embraced Christianity with six
of his brother priests . This conversion was effected by St . Mark the Evangelist , and the learned convert afterwards founded the society of Ormus , or the sages of light , the , adepts of which wore a red cross as the symbol of their faith .
About the same period the Essenes and other Jews founded the school of Solomon , in which were preserved the mysteries of the Sephiroth , or sacred ladder of strength , mercy , beauty , eternity , glory , the foundation , and the kingdom . The ineffable name of God was imparted hy this sect to their disciples , and
the password of the aspirant to the chamber of initiation was one of the cabalistic attributes of the Divinity . This school of Solomon was united to that of Ormus , and the society was then divided into three orders founded upon the principles of faith ,
hope , and charity . They demonstrated the existence of the Trinity from the component letters of the Sacred ATord , ancl enjoined their members to obey the summary of the new revelation comprised in the injunctions , " Love God , and love your neighbour . "
It ought to be observed that the professors of architecture , who Avere affiliated to the college of architects at Eome , were numerous and powerful at this period in the principal cities of the world . And when persecution raged , when the stake and the arena claimed their victims , those secret organisations ,
under the veil of Masonry , enabled Christian Masons to pursue the investigation of truth and render homage to the Most High . The symbol adopted by Ormus for his followers was destined to be perpetuated , for the errors of
paganism were being gradually obliterated by the footsteps of a more sublime faith , until the cross of the Eedeemer became the glory and the crown of the social edifice . This momentous change , this triumph of religion and Freemasonry was completed in the
reign of Constantine the Great . ( To be continued . )
Auxiliaries To Our Great Masonic Charities.
AUXILIARIES TO OUR GREAT MASONIC CHARITIES .
AA ' e have had occasion from tune to time when dwelling npon the importance of local Masonic Charities , and the support given by them to our three great institutions , which represent AA'ith unequalled lustre that jeivel—charity—Avhich
shines resplendent as the brightest in the crown of English Freemasonry—to hail with pleasure the formation in various parts of the countiy of these local auxiliums ; it is therefore with much satisfaction we find that , an addition to these has
recently been made by the establishment of " The Masonic Benevolent Society , " under the presidency of Bro . Dr . Harcourt , D . Prov . G . M . for Surrey , and P . M . 370 . The committee is formed of brethren standing high in the Oraft and in all
that should distinguish a good man and a Mason . AVe wish the Masonic Benevolent Society every possible success , and we must congratulate the society upon their having such zealous and useful Masons for their treasurer and hon . secretary
respectively , as Bros . Dr . H . J . Strong , P . M . 452 , W . M . 463 , P . Prov . J . G . AT . Surrey , and Bro . 0 . H . Woodward , P . M . and Sec . 463 , P . Prov . G-. Purst ., Surrey . The following are the memof the committee : —
AV . L . AVebb , P . M . 4-52 , P . Prov . S . G . AV . Surrey . S " . B . Roberts , P . M . 272 , P . Prov . J . G . W . Liacolushue . Thomas Goodwin , P . M . 463 , P . Prov . G . D . C . Surrey . W . S . Masteriiinn , P . M . XI & 410 , P . Prov . G . D . C . Surrey . I ' . IS . Walker , P . Prov . G . Purst . Surrey . JE . H . Evans , AV . M . 452 , Prov . J . D . Surrey . D . B . Woodward , P . M . 171 . AV . Purvis , 463 .
The object of the association being- to obtain for its members Life Governorships in the Royal Masonic Charitable Institutions . For the information and guidance of brethren in other localities , who may purpose organising
similar associations , Ave append a copy of the rules of the one under notice : — 1 . That this association be called " The Masonic Benevolent Society . " 2 . That this society be governed by a
committee of seven ( three to form a quorum)—to consist of the president , treasurer , and secretary , and four others , to be chosen by the members , at each annual meeting , from those only ivho are members of the Craft . Three to retire annually ,
but to be eligible for re-election . Power is reserved to increase the committee to twelve . 3 . That the annual meeting shall take place
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A Sketch Of The Philosophy, Traditions, And Records Of The Masonic Order Of The Red * Or Knights Of Constantine, At Present Under The Command Of Lord Kenlis, M. Ill. G. Sov.
brate their sacred mysteries , and renew their vows of fidelity and brotherly love . The occult signs of the fraternity afforded them a means of mutual recognition and support , and the lives of many humble Christians were consequently
saved by brethren in authority who were secretly adherents of the proscribed sect . Volumes might be written respecting the tragic incidents of those troublous times , and many bright examples of constancy aud zeal are to be found in the annals of
those glorious martyrs who strewed with their bloo 5 and tears the road to immortality . About the year 46 of the Christian era , Ormus , or Ormesius , a seraphic priest of Alexandria and one of the sages of Egypt , embraced Christianity with six
of his brother priests . This conversion was effected by St . Mark the Evangelist , and the learned convert afterwards founded the society of Ormus , or the sages of light , the , adepts of which wore a red cross as the symbol of their faith .
About the same period the Essenes and other Jews founded the school of Solomon , in which were preserved the mysteries of the Sephiroth , or sacred ladder of strength , mercy , beauty , eternity , glory , the foundation , and the kingdom . The ineffable name of God was imparted hy this sect to their disciples , and
the password of the aspirant to the chamber of initiation was one of the cabalistic attributes of the Divinity . This school of Solomon was united to that of Ormus , and the society was then divided into three orders founded upon the principles of faith ,
hope , and charity . They demonstrated the existence of the Trinity from the component letters of the Sacred ATord , ancl enjoined their members to obey the summary of the new revelation comprised in the injunctions , " Love God , and love your neighbour . "
It ought to be observed that the professors of architecture , who Avere affiliated to the college of architects at Eome , were numerous and powerful at this period in the principal cities of the world . And when persecution raged , when the stake and the arena claimed their victims , those secret organisations ,
under the veil of Masonry , enabled Christian Masons to pursue the investigation of truth and render homage to the Most High . The symbol adopted by Ormus for his followers was destined to be perpetuated , for the errors of
paganism were being gradually obliterated by the footsteps of a more sublime faith , until the cross of the Eedeemer became the glory and the crown of the social edifice . This momentous change , this triumph of religion and Freemasonry was completed in the
reign of Constantine the Great . ( To be continued . )
Auxiliaries To Our Great Masonic Charities.
AUXILIARIES TO OUR GREAT MASONIC CHARITIES .
AA ' e have had occasion from tune to time when dwelling npon the importance of local Masonic Charities , and the support given by them to our three great institutions , which represent AA'ith unequalled lustre that jeivel—charity—Avhich
shines resplendent as the brightest in the crown of English Freemasonry—to hail with pleasure the formation in various parts of the countiy of these local auxiliums ; it is therefore with much satisfaction we find that , an addition to these has
recently been made by the establishment of " The Masonic Benevolent Society , " under the presidency of Bro . Dr . Harcourt , D . Prov . G . M . for Surrey , and P . M . 370 . The committee is formed of brethren standing high in the Oraft and in all
that should distinguish a good man and a Mason . AVe wish the Masonic Benevolent Society every possible success , and we must congratulate the society upon their having such zealous and useful Masons for their treasurer and hon . secretary
respectively , as Bros . Dr . H . J . Strong , P . M . 452 , W . M . 463 , P . Prov . J . G . AT . Surrey , and Bro . 0 . H . Woodward , P . M . and Sec . 463 , P . Prov . G-. Purst ., Surrey . The following are the memof the committee : —
AV . L . AVebb , P . M . 4-52 , P . Prov . S . G . AV . Surrey . S " . B . Roberts , P . M . 272 , P . Prov . J . G . W . Liacolushue . Thomas Goodwin , P . M . 463 , P . Prov . G . D . C . Surrey . W . S . Masteriiinn , P . M . XI & 410 , P . Prov . G . D . C . Surrey . I ' . IS . Walker , P . Prov . G . Purst . Surrey . JE . H . Evans , AV . M . 452 , Prov . J . D . Surrey . D . B . Woodward , P . M . 171 . AV . Purvis , 463 .
The object of the association being- to obtain for its members Life Governorships in the Royal Masonic Charitable Institutions . For the information and guidance of brethren in other localities , who may purpose organising
similar associations , Ave append a copy of the rules of the one under notice : — 1 . That this association be called " The Masonic Benevolent Society . " 2 . That this society be governed by a
committee of seven ( three to form a quorum)—to consist of the president , treasurer , and secretary , and four others , to be chosen by the members , at each annual meeting , from those only ivho are members of the Craft . Three to retire annually ,
but to be eligible for re-election . Power is reserved to increase the committee to twelve . 3 . That the annual meeting shall take place