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DARMSTADT . —The admission of non christian brethren is to be tolerated at the Grand Lodge of Unity , on certain conditions , the said Grand Lodge having some two or three subordinate lodges , " whicli are to make what local decrees they think proper on the subject . " The said Grand Lodge of Unity made application to have a representative at the Grand Lodge of England , some time since .
DRESDEN . —The Grand Lodge of Saxony has determined upon having a representative at the Grand Orient of France , at Paris , and to receive one from there in return . A unanimous vote was also taken at the Quarterly Communication , to endeavour to make arrangements to the same effect with the Grand Lodge of England .
ELBERFELD . —Herman near the Mountain , a lodge under the constitution of the Three Globes of Berlin , has requested the Grand Lodge from which it is constituted to pay particular attention on the revision of its laws this year , that no excluding clauses may be allowed to remain in their constitution . We suppose the political disturbances in Prussia have seriously interfered with masonic doings .
GLAUCHAU . —The eyes of a considerable number of the German brethren are turned to the proceedings of the Lodge Unity of Mankind , in consequence of the great liberality and enlightened spirit in which its career has commenced . It was founded in December , 1846 , and has already funds set apart respectively for widows' and orphans' pensions , for Christmas gifts to aged and distressed men and women , and outfits for helpless children . It has also contributed to the fund for relieving
the sufferers by the inundation of the Loire , and many other subscriptions . It has become celebrated for its charitable acts , and is an example to much older lodges . It holds its warrant from the Grand Lodge of Saxony .
GERA . — Considerable misunderstanding has arisen in this town in consequence of several articles that appeared in the newspapers intended to excite the public against the Freemasons . To some extent they have been successful . The journeymen bricklayers and shoemakers seemed disposed to demolish the Freemasons' Hall . They have as yet been induced to postpone the work of destruction , but fears are entertained that unpleasant results will follow .
LEIPSIC . —The Lodge of Apollo has initiated during the two years ending 1848 , seventy-six members , besides a large number declined . The result of so numerous a lodge has been the formation of a masonic club , in which , once a week , a masonic subject is submitted for discussion , and the debate entered in a book . Considerable advantages have already arisen from the instruction given to the junior brethren by the more experienced , and very expert ( speculative ) working Masons will
be trained . Members of the other lodges are admissible on payment of a small sum , part of which it is intended to devote to charity . That distinguished Mason , Bro . Messmtr , has taken the club under his especial care .
MEININGEN . —The Queen of England has presented to the fund Bernhards Help five hundred thaler , ( 65 l . ) This fund was commenced at the ( twenty-fifth year ) jubilee of the lodge Charlotte of the Three Carnations , by the Prince of Saxe-Meiningen .
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Foreign.*
DARMSTADT . —The admission of non christian brethren is to be tolerated at the Grand Lodge of Unity , on certain conditions , the said Grand Lodge having some two or three subordinate lodges , " whicli are to make what local decrees they think proper on the subject . " The said Grand Lodge of Unity made application to have a representative at the Grand Lodge of England , some time since .
DRESDEN . —The Grand Lodge of Saxony has determined upon having a representative at the Grand Orient of France , at Paris , and to receive one from there in return . A unanimous vote was also taken at the Quarterly Communication , to endeavour to make arrangements to the same effect with the Grand Lodge of England .
ELBERFELD . —Herman near the Mountain , a lodge under the constitution of the Three Globes of Berlin , has requested the Grand Lodge from which it is constituted to pay particular attention on the revision of its laws this year , that no excluding clauses may be allowed to remain in their constitution . We suppose the political disturbances in Prussia have seriously interfered with masonic doings .
GLAUCHAU . —The eyes of a considerable number of the German brethren are turned to the proceedings of the Lodge Unity of Mankind , in consequence of the great liberality and enlightened spirit in which its career has commenced . It was founded in December , 1846 , and has already funds set apart respectively for widows' and orphans' pensions , for Christmas gifts to aged and distressed men and women , and outfits for helpless children . It has also contributed to the fund for relieving
the sufferers by the inundation of the Loire , and many other subscriptions . It has become celebrated for its charitable acts , and is an example to much older lodges . It holds its warrant from the Grand Lodge of Saxony .
GERA . — Considerable misunderstanding has arisen in this town in consequence of several articles that appeared in the newspapers intended to excite the public against the Freemasons . To some extent they have been successful . The journeymen bricklayers and shoemakers seemed disposed to demolish the Freemasons' Hall . They have as yet been induced to postpone the work of destruction , but fears are entertained that unpleasant results will follow .
LEIPSIC . —The Lodge of Apollo has initiated during the two years ending 1848 , seventy-six members , besides a large number declined . The result of so numerous a lodge has been the formation of a masonic club , in which , once a week , a masonic subject is submitted for discussion , and the debate entered in a book . Considerable advantages have already arisen from the instruction given to the junior brethren by the more experienced , and very expert ( speculative ) working Masons will
be trained . Members of the other lodges are admissible on payment of a small sum , part of which it is intended to devote to charity . That distinguished Mason , Bro . Messmtr , has taken the club under his especial care .
MEININGEN . —The Queen of England has presented to the fund Bernhards Help five hundred thaler , ( 65 l . ) This fund was commenced at the ( twenty-fifth year ) jubilee of the lodge Charlotte of the Three Carnations , by the Prince of Saxe-Meiningen .