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Masonry In France.
those whose wise counsel and experience might aid me in carrying on this grand work to a successful issue . Obstacles had already begun to yield , for among those who ; Ient me the aid of their powerful support was the 111 . E . Desanlis , who had been elevated to the dignity of 2 nd G . M ., and whose experience and influence had borne the test of years , when suddenly a serious impediment presented itself to the union which we so warmly desired to see prevail among the members of
the G . O . The chief in the Secretary's office , a paid agent , and who , therefore , should only have been the passive instrument of the will of his superiors , having unfortunately through the absence of a G . M . ( and also , I do not scruple to say , the undue confidence on the part of those who should have taken his place ) , been in the habit of directing everything according to his own will , of being in communication ivith theLodgesof the province ; in short , understanding the ties which bound us to each other , and having them all in his hands , this man was desirous of
employing the influence afforded Mm by his position , in revenging himself upon those persons Avho Avere charged to examine his proceedings , and procuring their exclusion from the Council of the G . M . by means of intrigues contrived with reference to the elections . We have respected the nominations of the G . O ., but we have reversed that of Bro . Hubert . Desiring to act with the entire co-operation of Freemasons , we call to your notice the Sth and 10 th articles of the Constitution , which imposes upon you immediately the duty of causing yourselves to be represented in the G . O . if you are not so already ; for , at the present time ,
out of the 150 deputies who ought to compose the Masonic Senate , there axe scarcely seventy to be found . I cannot too forcibly call your attention to the necessity of the Craft being represented by Masons who are known to them , and of whom they are consequently certain ; without this , instead of working for the welfare and prosperity of the Order , the Lodges will only labour to foment disunion and intrigue among the members of the Grand Orient , and high and important questions will give place to insignificant and personal interests . I must also remind you that correctly all communications should be addressed to the'Grand Orient , Rue Cadet , No . 16 . Let me entreat you , therefore , to unite in our desire—to have but one objectthe glory and prosperity of our Order .
Accept , my dear Brethren , the expression of my fraternal sentiments , Tlie Grand Master , PEINOE L . MUEAT , 33 ° . P . S . This paper had been placed by me in the hands of the 2 nd G . M . Adj . before my departure , with a request that it should not be printed before my return , as I desired that nothing should be done hastily . Bro . Hubert probably learned my intentions , and therefore addressed a circular to the Lodges ; I have just given orders that it should be translated before the Council , in virtue of the 42 nd and 63 rd article , Act 3 , of the Constitution , thinking that to be the test answer to be made to it .
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Masonry In France.
those whose wise counsel and experience might aid me in carrying on this grand work to a successful issue . Obstacles had already begun to yield , for among those who ; Ient me the aid of their powerful support was the 111 . E . Desanlis , who had been elevated to the dignity of 2 nd G . M ., and whose experience and influence had borne the test of years , when suddenly a serious impediment presented itself to the union which we so warmly desired to see prevail among the members of
the G . O . The chief in the Secretary's office , a paid agent , and who , therefore , should only have been the passive instrument of the will of his superiors , having unfortunately through the absence of a G . M . ( and also , I do not scruple to say , the undue confidence on the part of those who should have taken his place ) , been in the habit of directing everything according to his own will , of being in communication ivith theLodgesof the province ; in short , understanding the ties which bound us to each other , and having them all in his hands , this man was desirous of
employing the influence afforded Mm by his position , in revenging himself upon those persons Avho Avere charged to examine his proceedings , and procuring their exclusion from the Council of the G . M . by means of intrigues contrived with reference to the elections . We have respected the nominations of the G . O ., but we have reversed that of Bro . Hubert . Desiring to act with the entire co-operation of Freemasons , we call to your notice the Sth and 10 th articles of the Constitution , which imposes upon you immediately the duty of causing yourselves to be represented in the G . O . if you are not so already ; for , at the present time ,
out of the 150 deputies who ought to compose the Masonic Senate , there axe scarcely seventy to be found . I cannot too forcibly call your attention to the necessity of the Craft being represented by Masons who are known to them , and of whom they are consequently certain ; without this , instead of working for the welfare and prosperity of the Order , the Lodges will only labour to foment disunion and intrigue among the members of the Grand Orient , and high and important questions will give place to insignificant and personal interests . I must also remind you that correctly all communications should be addressed to the'Grand Orient , Rue Cadet , No . 16 . Let me entreat you , therefore , to unite in our desire—to have but one objectthe glory and prosperity of our Order .
Accept , my dear Brethren , the expression of my fraternal sentiments , Tlie Grand Master , PEINOE L . MUEAT , 33 ° . P . S . This paper had been placed by me in the hands of the 2 nd G . M . Adj . before my departure , with a request that it should not be printed before my return , as I desired that nothing should be done hastily . Bro . Hubert probably learned my intentions , and therefore addressed a circular to the Lodges ; I have just given orders that it should be translated before the Council , in virtue of the 42 nd and 63 rd article , Act 3 , of the Constitution , thinking that to be the test answer to be made to it .