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entirely conducted in French , and there ai'e in Jersey and Guernsey numerous brethren Avhose knowledge of the French language is perfect . If , therefore , at some future time French Masons should be seriously inclined to adopt our ritual , Jersey may become a sort of Masonic college for France .
May we not also cherish the hope that some day the regalia of the Craft in the United Kingdom , on the Continent , and in America , may be assimilated ? In the Euglish lodges Master Masons must appear in blue aprons , and unless
aproned are excluded from lodge . In Scotland and Ireland each lodge may select its own style of apron ; and we are informed that in Irish lodges it is not unusual to see brethren , as is often the case on the Continent , attend lodge without any
regalia whatever . In France and elseAvhere on the Continent , a Master Mason when completely attired , Avears an elegant collar , and is girt Avith a sword in addition to his apron . The expense of changing to a uniform system has been urged
against that procedure ; but that could be got over by alloAving existing Masons to retain the regalia they possess , while insisting that all new brethren should conform to a certain standard .
It is curious to note how the term Grand has become Anglicised . In this country we have now Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries , Grand Alliances , and Grand Lodges , Avhilemen are proud to call themselves " Grand Scribes " Avho would
scorn to be " Great Pharisees . " The word Grand is however , only a synonym for Great ; but it may be allowed the former has a much more imposing sound than the latter . For instance , the title of Grand Warden carries Avith it a wonderful
idea of dignity and power ; while to call a man a " great" Warden would simply suggest notions of strength and stature . Thus , although " a rose by any other name would smell as sweet , " it is not unlikely that a Grand Officer might suffer in
importance if deprived of his high-soundingprefix . The name of Grand-Orient is suggestive of the Eastern origin of Freemasonry , and literally signifies the " Great-East / ' although in process of time it may be said to have become invested with
a special meaning of its OAvn . This , indeed , is also true of the Grand Lodge , which means something very different to what a North American Indian would call a Great Wigwam . Grand-Orient may also be said to sound better than Great East , although the latter term is sometimes
used . We recently saw one of the Grand Lodges of America designated the " East " of that district ; and in Ireland there is a similar usage , as is shown by the following description of a meeting of Dublin Masons : — " An Emergency Convention of
the College of Philosophical Masons , Grand Elected Knights of the K . H . 80 ° , was held on Friday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Great East of the Order situate in the valley of Dublin . " It has long been a favourite opinion of ours that nomenclature offers an instructive field for the
student of character and antiquities . ¦ We once knew a child named " Judas Iscariot , " and from that circumstance the poor child was fated to go through life a living proof of the religious infidelity of his parent . So also in Masonry the
choice of a name will often furnish a key to characters of the men Avho founded our lodges . With these views we subjoin some of the names ofthe atelier ofthe Grand-Orient . These examples are all from the Paris list , and it will be seen that ,
in many instances they do not much differ from the designation of our own lodges . 1 . Admirateurs de TUnivers , or Admirers of the Universe .
2 . Amis Bienfaisants et Iimtateurs d Osiris Reunis , or United Benevolent Friends and Imitators of Osiris . 8 . Amis de la Patrie , or Friends of the Country .
4 . Amis de 1 'Ordre , or Friends of the Order . 5 . Amis Triomphauts , or Triumphant Friends . 6 . Amitie ' , or Friendship . 7 . L'Amitie Parfaite , or Perfect Friendship . S . Athenee Francais , or French Athenaeum .
9 . L'Avenir , or The Future . 10 . Bonaparte . 11 . Les Bienfaiteurs-Reunis , or United Benefactors .
12 . Olomeute Amitie , or Kindly Friendship . 13 . Clemente Amitie Cosmopolite , or Universal Kindly Friendship . 14 . Les Cosurs-Unis , or United Hearts . 15 . Disciples de Fenelon „
16 . Disciples de Memphis . 17 . Ecole Mutuelle , or Mutual School . 18 . La France Macounique , or Masonic France . 19 . Fraternite des Peuples , or Brotherhood of the Peoples .
20 . Les Freres Unis Inseperables , or the United and Inseparable Brothers . 21 . Henry IV .
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( No - Iv.)—The Grand Lodge And The Grand Orient.
entirely conducted in French , and there ai'e in Jersey and Guernsey numerous brethren Avhose knowledge of the French language is perfect . If , therefore , at some future time French Masons should be seriously inclined to adopt our ritual , Jersey may become a sort of Masonic college for France .
May we not also cherish the hope that some day the regalia of the Craft in the United Kingdom , on the Continent , and in America , may be assimilated ? In the Euglish lodges Master Masons must appear in blue aprons , and unless
aproned are excluded from lodge . In Scotland and Ireland each lodge may select its own style of apron ; and we are informed that in Irish lodges it is not unusual to see brethren , as is often the case on the Continent , attend lodge without any
regalia whatever . In France and elseAvhere on the Continent , a Master Mason when completely attired , Avears an elegant collar , and is girt Avith a sword in addition to his apron . The expense of changing to a uniform system has been urged
against that procedure ; but that could be got over by alloAving existing Masons to retain the regalia they possess , while insisting that all new brethren should conform to a certain standard .
It is curious to note how the term Grand has become Anglicised . In this country we have now Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries , Grand Alliances , and Grand Lodges , Avhilemen are proud to call themselves " Grand Scribes " Avho would
scorn to be " Great Pharisees . " The word Grand is however , only a synonym for Great ; but it may be allowed the former has a much more imposing sound than the latter . For instance , the title of Grand Warden carries Avith it a wonderful
idea of dignity and power ; while to call a man a " great" Warden would simply suggest notions of strength and stature . Thus , although " a rose by any other name would smell as sweet , " it is not unlikely that a Grand Officer might suffer in
importance if deprived of his high-soundingprefix . The name of Grand-Orient is suggestive of the Eastern origin of Freemasonry , and literally signifies the " Great-East / ' although in process of time it may be said to have become invested with
a special meaning of its OAvn . This , indeed , is also true of the Grand Lodge , which means something very different to what a North American Indian would call a Great Wigwam . Grand-Orient may also be said to sound better than Great East , although the latter term is sometimes
used . We recently saw one of the Grand Lodges of America designated the " East " of that district ; and in Ireland there is a similar usage , as is shown by the following description of a meeting of Dublin Masons : — " An Emergency Convention of
the College of Philosophical Masons , Grand Elected Knights of the K . H . 80 ° , was held on Friday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Great East of the Order situate in the valley of Dublin . " It has long been a favourite opinion of ours that nomenclature offers an instructive field for the
student of character and antiquities . ¦ We once knew a child named " Judas Iscariot , " and from that circumstance the poor child was fated to go through life a living proof of the religious infidelity of his parent . So also in Masonry the
choice of a name will often furnish a key to characters of the men Avho founded our lodges . With these views we subjoin some of the names ofthe atelier ofthe Grand-Orient . These examples are all from the Paris list , and it will be seen that ,
in many instances they do not much differ from the designation of our own lodges . 1 . Admirateurs de TUnivers , or Admirers of the Universe .
2 . Amis Bienfaisants et Iimtateurs d Osiris Reunis , or United Benevolent Friends and Imitators of Osiris . 8 . Amis de la Patrie , or Friends of the Country .
4 . Amis de 1 'Ordre , or Friends of the Order . 5 . Amis Triomphauts , or Triumphant Friends . 6 . Amitie ' , or Friendship . 7 . L'Amitie Parfaite , or Perfect Friendship . S . Athenee Francais , or French Athenaeum .
9 . L'Avenir , or The Future . 10 . Bonaparte . 11 . Les Bienfaiteurs-Reunis , or United Benefactors .
12 . Olomeute Amitie , or Kindly Friendship . 13 . Clemente Amitie Cosmopolite , or Universal Kindly Friendship . 14 . Les Cosurs-Unis , or United Hearts . 15 . Disciples de Fenelon „
16 . Disciples de Memphis . 17 . Ecole Mutuelle , or Mutual School . 18 . La France Macounique , or Masonic France . 19 . Fraternite des Peuples , or Brotherhood of the Peoples .
20 . Les Freres Unis Inseperables , or the United and Inseparable Brothers . 21 . Henry IV .