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Intolerance Abroad.
expressly to purge dramatic literature of the Jewish element that pervaded it . A violent polemic followed , in which the clerical papers seriously put the question : " Is it right for a Christian theatre to produce before a Christian audience the dramatic work of a professed Freemason ? Shall a
Christian theatre pay a Freemason a percentage of profits , and help him earn money and fame ? The Freemasons are hammering at the throne of our beloved Emperor , and , if they can , will overturn it . All who feel as patriots and Christians must protest against these shameful proceedings . "
Dr . Lueger , the Mayor , was asked in yesterday ' s sitting of the Municipal Council whether he knew of this scandalous affair , and whether he would set things right . He replied , however , that he had no influence upon the management of the theatre , and had responsibilities enough without being
held accountable for such matters . So the Anti-Semites have had their way , and now triumphantly announce" that Ressel has withdrawn from the Lodge . There is little doubt that otherwise they would have deprived him of his little office and the modest salary with which he keeps his family .
The Vienna Clerical organ , the " Vaterland , " in a leading article , says the " Times , " holds international Freemasonry responsible for the present situation in Spain , pointing out that the disturbances began immediately after the commencement of the debate on the Association Bill in
the French Chamber of Deputies . The " Vaterland " puts before its readers certain extracts from speeches delivered at the Freemasons' Congress held in Paris in September 1 900 , advocating Franco-Spanish Republican fraternity . One of them was by the Grand Master of the Spanish Grand Orient ,
and the . other by a French Brother Mason . Even if , by extending their proceedings to international politics , the Continental Freemasons lay themselves open to the attacks of the Vatican Press , it is the subversive and reactionary activity of international Ultramontanism , and certainly not Freemasonry , that is doing the mischief .
The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of the city of London were present at the meeting of the British Chapter , No . 8 , on Friday ,. i , st ins-tv- , Responding to the toas't of his health the
Lord ; Mayor said he had been a member of the Chapter for twenty-four years , and was proud of his association with it . Bro . Sheriff Lawrence was exalted into R . A . Masonry during the evening .
In a sale of antiquities belonging to the late ex-Provost M'Kay , New Galloway , which took place there , a letter from Sir Walter Scott , dated 1 st March 1828 , and addressed to
Mr . Barbour of Brogue , brought £ 4 7 s 6 d ; a petition b y John Paul , afterwards Paul Jones , to be admitted a member of the Freemasons Lodge of St . Bernard at Kirkcudbright ( dated 1770 ) , realised £ 4 15 s .
* ? * At the meeting of the Londonderry Lodge , No . 2039 , Sunderland , on the 4 th inst , the Lodge was favoured with a visit from the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham . The W . M . Bro . E . J . Willis presided , and there
was a very large assemblage to witness the unfurling of a new Lodge banner , executed and presented to the Londonderry Lodge by the I . P . M . Bro . Ernest Hooper . The banner bore the Londonderry arms and motto , and the number of the Lodge , which was named after the late Marquis of
Londonderry , for some years the Provincial Grand Master of Durham , who consecrated it in the year 1884 .. Bro . R . Hudson Prov . Grand Sec . unfurlea the banner amid ' the applause of the Lodge , and expressed the hope that the Brethren would long assemble peaceably under the banner ,
and maintain the honour of their Lodge . He had much pleasure in presenting it to the Lodge in the absence of Bro . Hooper , who was prevented from attending by rgason of a family bereavement , and proposed that the best thanks of the Officers and Brethren be tendered to Bro , Hooper for
his beautifully executed gift to the Lodge . He was sure their sympathies would go out to him in his bereavement . The W . M . seconded the motion of thanks , which was Carried with acclamation , and the condolence of the Lodge was also
ordered to be conveyed to Bro . Hooper . Bro . Hudson said it would be some satisfaction to Bro . Hooper to know how highly they would prize the banner he had given them , and h § trusted the . Lodge would long continue to prosper ,
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ROY aL Masonic Institution for Girls . The 113 th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY , 8 TH MAY 1901 , THE M. W. PRO GRAND MASTER THE RIGHT HON . THE EARL . AMHERST R . W . Prov . Grand Master Kent IN THE CHAIR . Brethren willing to act as Stewards on this important occasion are earnestly solicited to send in their names to the Secretary , as early as convenient . Stewards are much needed , arid their services will be gratefully received . F . R . W . HEDGES , Secretary . Office—5 Freemasons' Hall , London , W . O .
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THE CASTLE HOTEL , EAST MOLESEY , Adjoining Hampton Court Station , FACING THE RIVER AND PALACE . Special Provision for Lodge and other meetings , including A MASONIC TEMPLE with ample Ante-Rooms , Banquet Hall , and every convenience FIVE LODGES ALREADY MEET HERE . Ample accommodation in the new wing of this old-established and noted Eiverside Hotel for Banquets for any number up to 100 . Every convenience for Ladies ' Gatherings . Spacious landing to river , whence Steam Launches can start . Specimens of Menus , with prices , sent on application . TWO BILLIARD TABLES . GOOD STABLING ACCOMMODATION STEAM LAUNCHES AND SCULLING BOATS provided at the shortest notice . Tariff , Sec . of Bro . JOHN MAYO , Proprietor .
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EYRE ARMS HOTEL AND WELLINGTON HALL , St . JOHN'S WOOD , N . W . The accommodation at this old and popular establishment FOB MASONIC LODGES , CHAPTERS , BALLS , DANCES , DINNERS , & C , will be found of the most complete character . The LODGE BOOMS are commodious and well appointed 0 The Handsome Ball Room , with Electric Light , and floor on Roller Springs , is one of th finest in London . THE BANQUET HALL WILL SEAT OVER 400 . These elegant rooms are also to let for Weddings , Private Parties , Concerts , ftc . COFFEE ROOM & BILLIARD ROOM OPEN ALL DAY . The Eyre Lodge , No . 274 ; and the Instruction Lodge , every Wednesday , at hold their meetings at this establishment . Bro . ALFRED J . BARRELL , Manager .
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HOSKIN'S HOTEL , OXTED , SURREY , One minute ' s walk from S . E . and L . B . & . S . C Railway Stations , Proprietor - . BRO . THOMAS TUCKER Special Accommodation for Lodges and Chapters , Spacious Banquet t tnotn , Ante-Rooms , and other conveniences , EVERY FACILITY FOR SUMMER OUTINGS . Culinary arrangements perfection . Wines , Cigars , & c , of finest brands . The East Surrey Lodge , 2769 , meets at this establishment . GOOD STABLING . ST ? T , ENDID SCENERY Charges very moderate . Further particulars of the Proprietor .
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T 7 i XPERIENCED , Reviewer is open to supply a column of VJ criticisms weekly , to Provincial or London newspapers . Will submit specimen notices . T ,, care of FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . Hew Baraet ,
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Intolerance Abroad.
expressly to purge dramatic literature of the Jewish element that pervaded it . A violent polemic followed , in which the clerical papers seriously put the question : " Is it right for a Christian theatre to produce before a Christian audience the dramatic work of a professed Freemason ? Shall a
Christian theatre pay a Freemason a percentage of profits , and help him earn money and fame ? The Freemasons are hammering at the throne of our beloved Emperor , and , if they can , will overturn it . All who feel as patriots and Christians must protest against these shameful proceedings . "
Dr . Lueger , the Mayor , was asked in yesterday ' s sitting of the Municipal Council whether he knew of this scandalous affair , and whether he would set things right . He replied , however , that he had no influence upon the management of the theatre , and had responsibilities enough without being
held accountable for such matters . So the Anti-Semites have had their way , and now triumphantly announce" that Ressel has withdrawn from the Lodge . There is little doubt that otherwise they would have deprived him of his little office and the modest salary with which he keeps his family .
The Vienna Clerical organ , the " Vaterland , " in a leading article , says the " Times , " holds international Freemasonry responsible for the present situation in Spain , pointing out that the disturbances began immediately after the commencement of the debate on the Association Bill in
the French Chamber of Deputies . The " Vaterland " puts before its readers certain extracts from speeches delivered at the Freemasons' Congress held in Paris in September 1 900 , advocating Franco-Spanish Republican fraternity . One of them was by the Grand Master of the Spanish Grand Orient ,
and the . other by a French Brother Mason . Even if , by extending their proceedings to international politics , the Continental Freemasons lay themselves open to the attacks of the Vatican Press , it is the subversive and reactionary activity of international Ultramontanism , and certainly not Freemasonry , that is doing the mischief .
The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of the city of London were present at the meeting of the British Chapter , No . 8 , on Friday ,. i , st ins-tv- , Responding to the toas't of his health the
Lord ; Mayor said he had been a member of the Chapter for twenty-four years , and was proud of his association with it . Bro . Sheriff Lawrence was exalted into R . A . Masonry during the evening .
In a sale of antiquities belonging to the late ex-Provost M'Kay , New Galloway , which took place there , a letter from Sir Walter Scott , dated 1 st March 1828 , and addressed to
Mr . Barbour of Brogue , brought £ 4 7 s 6 d ; a petition b y John Paul , afterwards Paul Jones , to be admitted a member of the Freemasons Lodge of St . Bernard at Kirkcudbright ( dated 1770 ) , realised £ 4 15 s .
* ? * At the meeting of the Londonderry Lodge , No . 2039 , Sunderland , on the 4 th inst , the Lodge was favoured with a visit from the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham . The W . M . Bro . E . J . Willis presided , and there
was a very large assemblage to witness the unfurling of a new Lodge banner , executed and presented to the Londonderry Lodge by the I . P . M . Bro . Ernest Hooper . The banner bore the Londonderry arms and motto , and the number of the Lodge , which was named after the late Marquis of
Londonderry , for some years the Provincial Grand Master of Durham , who consecrated it in the year 1884 .. Bro . R . Hudson Prov . Grand Sec . unfurlea the banner amid ' the applause of the Lodge , and expressed the hope that the Brethren would long assemble peaceably under the banner ,
and maintain the honour of their Lodge . He had much pleasure in presenting it to the Lodge in the absence of Bro . Hooper , who was prevented from attending by rgason of a family bereavement , and proposed that the best thanks of the Officers and Brethren be tendered to Bro , Hooper for
his beautifully executed gift to the Lodge . He was sure their sympathies would go out to him in his bereavement . The W . M . seconded the motion of thanks , which was Carried with acclamation , and the condolence of the Lodge was also
ordered to be conveyed to Bro . Hooper . Bro . Hudson said it would be some satisfaction to Bro . Hooper to know how highly they would prize the banner he had given them , and h § trusted the . Lodge would long continue to prosper ,
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ROY aL Masonic Institution for Girls . The 113 th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY , 8 TH MAY 1901 , THE M. W. PRO GRAND MASTER THE RIGHT HON . THE EARL . AMHERST R . W . Prov . Grand Master Kent IN THE CHAIR . Brethren willing to act as Stewards on this important occasion are earnestly solicited to send in their names to the Secretary , as early as convenient . Stewards are much needed , arid their services will be gratefully received . F . R . W . HEDGES , Secretary . Office—5 Freemasons' Hall , London , W . O .
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THE CASTLE HOTEL , EAST MOLESEY , Adjoining Hampton Court Station , FACING THE RIVER AND PALACE . Special Provision for Lodge and other meetings , including A MASONIC TEMPLE with ample Ante-Rooms , Banquet Hall , and every convenience FIVE LODGES ALREADY MEET HERE . Ample accommodation in the new wing of this old-established and noted Eiverside Hotel for Banquets for any number up to 100 . Every convenience for Ladies ' Gatherings . Spacious landing to river , whence Steam Launches can start . Specimens of Menus , with prices , sent on application . TWO BILLIARD TABLES . GOOD STABLING ACCOMMODATION STEAM LAUNCHES AND SCULLING BOATS provided at the shortest notice . Tariff , Sec . of Bro . JOHN MAYO , Proprietor .
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EYRE ARMS HOTEL AND WELLINGTON HALL , St . JOHN'S WOOD , N . W . The accommodation at this old and popular establishment FOB MASONIC LODGES , CHAPTERS , BALLS , DANCES , DINNERS , & C , will be found of the most complete character . The LODGE BOOMS are commodious and well appointed 0 The Handsome Ball Room , with Electric Light , and floor on Roller Springs , is one of th finest in London . THE BANQUET HALL WILL SEAT OVER 400 . These elegant rooms are also to let for Weddings , Private Parties , Concerts , ftc . COFFEE ROOM & BILLIARD ROOM OPEN ALL DAY . The Eyre Lodge , No . 274 ; and the Instruction Lodge , every Wednesday , at hold their meetings at this establishment . Bro . ALFRED J . BARRELL , Manager .
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HOSKIN'S HOTEL , OXTED , SURREY , One minute ' s walk from S . E . and L . B . & . S . C Railway Stations , Proprietor - . BRO . THOMAS TUCKER Special Accommodation for Lodges and Chapters , Spacious Banquet t tnotn , Ante-Rooms , and other conveniences , EVERY FACILITY FOR SUMMER OUTINGS . Culinary arrangements perfection . Wines , Cigars , & c , of finest brands . The East Surrey Lodge , 2769 , meets at this establishment . GOOD STABLING . ST ? T , ENDID SCENERY Charges very moderate . Further particulars of the Proprietor .
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T 7 i XPERIENCED , Reviewer is open to supply a column of VJ criticisms weekly , to Provincial or London newspapers . Will submit specimen notices . T ,, care of FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . Hew Baraet ,