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work this rite as well as the French rite , and the warrant is granted in due course . The result has vindicated the policy , for of the old Mizraim lodges most have gone . We believe only one is now working the rite , and new lodges that ask for this

ribe soon get rid of it . As to the Ancient and Accepted Rite , the new policy is , we think , now showing results . There is no longer a temptation for Masons under the Grand Orient to go to the Supreme Council to

work what is preferred for its ceremonial , while pacific relationshave been opened with the Supreme Council , which must ultimately bring about a fusion .

It appears well deserving of consideration how far this policy of toleration in Masonic administration is advisable here . In Ireland the matter is settled , and so we may say it is in Scotland , and consequently in all our colonies where Ireland

and Scotland maintain Provincial Grand Masters . In England , as we know , Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter have played fast and loose with the Mark , while they will not allow any meetings under the Templars , the Supreme Council , or the Red Cross

to be held even under the roof of Grand Lodge to the loss of rent , and consequently Grand Officers , members of Grand Lodge , and other Masons go next door to the Masonic property of the tavern , and there hold meetings and banquets . From

time to time the Mark sets up in Bedford-row or the Supreme Council in Soho-square . The Templars trust to excommunicate conclaves older than their own constitution , the Supreme Council

the same , and the latter body has launched the minor excommunication against the Red Cross of Constantiue and Rome , apparently to the advantage of the latter . With a very little effort the union of interests

would be effected among the ruling bodies of the Templars , the Mark , and the Supreme Council , and if these had the wit to let in the Red Cross , then there would be all the elements for a Grand Council of Rites , all ready for the presidency of

the M . W . G . M . when he is authorized to accept it . Meanwhile , some very edifying circumstances take place . Many authorities are fully satisfied that the Mai'k Grand Lodge is illegitimate and the Mark Degree a spurious degree in England . We

know a district where Scotch Royal Arch warranbs are spreading because they are more freely granted than English ; the English Masons become members of the Scotch chapters , and there legi-

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timately take the Mark Degree . The same with Irish chapters . When these English Masons come to England they will have to be persuaded thafc the Mark Degree is spurious , and that their Mark is a badge of disgrace . In these times we must see how Masonry moves and adopt a timely reform .

"Le Monde Maconique" And The " Freemasons' Magazine."

"LE MONDE MACONIQUE" AND THE " FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE . "

We are indebted to our Parisian contemporary Le Monde Magonique for many complimentary notices of the MAGAZINE , and we beg to thank our esteemed editorial confrere , Bro . Favre , for the invariable courtesy with which he treats articles

referring to the Craft in France which appear in our columns . The principal contributor to Le Monde Maqonique , is Bro . Auguste Beaumont , a talented frere , who has recently been frequently introduced to our readers . In Le Monde Magonique

for August , Bro . Beaumont writing under the head of Noitvelles Strangers , thus refers to an article which we lately published . Our much esteemed correspondent of the FREEMASONS ' MAGAZINE , Bro . Horner , has published an article under this title : " The Gridiron in France . "

After explaining the meaning of this word , Gridiron , as symbolising the torture , more or less ingenious , which the candidates in France , during the initiation , yet undergo , the author relates that at which he assisted at the Lodge Renaissance , in February last . He criticises the physical trials , and commends several of the forms of the French

Rite as he as seen them practised by Bro . Massol . " Whilst our brethren of France , " says he , " may learn of us to conduct the ceremonies of the initiation with solemnity , the English Masons , on their side , should not be ashamed to recognise the points upon which the superiority of the French is manifested . " "As soon as the

initiation is finished , again says , Bro . Horner , " the lodge takes the aspect of a parliamentary assembly , and the discussion is engaged in with much eloquence as vivacity . After having listened to several speakers we withdrew , perfecbly convinced that this part of Masonic work is performed better in France than in England . "

On another page Bro . Beaumont again refers to us as follows : " The FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE , a weekly Masonic review , quarto , published in London , from which we make frequent extracts , announces that after