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Ireland.
been expressed , it is to be regretted that a more hopeful state has not resulted . Our own impression is , that the party least in error is that which has proved willing to make advances . In our next number , we trust to announce a happy reconciliation . If this gratification is denied us , we are requested to publish some important correspondence ; but we shall ponder well before we decide on this step .
At present , we quote an observation of the late Duke of Sussex , in reference to the " Catholic Question , " not irrelevant : " AA ' e ought not to treat this supplication lightly ; but to allow it a patient and impartial hearing , that we have favoured it with such a serious and fair discussion , as is alone likely to conduct us to a temperate and proper conclusion , and that the memorialists may depart
satisfied that they have not been dismissed with an impetuosity and frivolity ill-suited either to the gravity or dignity of the highest , and in that sense , the last court of appeal and equity in the country . " Let the two Chapters pause on these words ! One of the most influential Masons in Ireland thus writes . " It is a
sad reflection that Erin , which is so fortuitously circumstanced , ( having our G . M . and his officers at the head of every grade ) , that it ought to advance beyond all others , should be thus unnecessarily flung into anarchy and chaos by the passions and vanity of some few , who differ on the value of an ephemeral bauble , at the certain hazard of injuring the divine fabric . Say , rather fling the doubtful matter aside , to preserve
harmony . But for this disgraceful schism , we are nearer than ever to prove Masonry the Handmaid of Religion . " Gentlemen — Masons—Brethren ! Do not mock propriety any longer j mutually advance and breathe the word " Peace !"
GRAND LODGE OP IRELAND , Dec . 7 . —The Board of General Purposes was elected by ballot . Lodge 271 , Limerick , suspended . New warrant , No . 73 , granted to some restored members of 271 . Dec . 2—At the meeting which took place at Jude ' s Hotel , Graftonstreet , of the " Grand Chapter of Knights of the Eagle and Pelican and Princes Grand Rose Croix of Ireland , " two new warrants , Numbers 3 and 4 , were issued for the formation of subordinate Chapters—the latter
to be held in the county and city of Cork , and the former in the city of Dublin- The Officers of the new Chapter , No . 3 , being in attendance for that purpose , were solemnly inaugurated into their respective stations by Brother II . O'Connor , M . AV . S . of the Grand Chapter , who , in delivering to them a brief and appropriate charge , respecting the nature of their important duties , expressed his full confidence of the success of the new Chapter , from the ability and high Masonic character of its Sovereign , Bro . Fitzpatrick , and his colleagues . The Grand Chapter has now been for five centuries in existence , from a period long anterior to the construction even of the Grand Lodge , the supreme
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Ireland.
been expressed , it is to be regretted that a more hopeful state has not resulted . Our own impression is , that the party least in error is that which has proved willing to make advances . In our next number , we trust to announce a happy reconciliation . If this gratification is denied us , we are requested to publish some important correspondence ; but we shall ponder well before we decide on this step .
At present , we quote an observation of the late Duke of Sussex , in reference to the " Catholic Question , " not irrelevant : " AA ' e ought not to treat this supplication lightly ; but to allow it a patient and impartial hearing , that we have favoured it with such a serious and fair discussion , as is alone likely to conduct us to a temperate and proper conclusion , and that the memorialists may depart
satisfied that they have not been dismissed with an impetuosity and frivolity ill-suited either to the gravity or dignity of the highest , and in that sense , the last court of appeal and equity in the country . " Let the two Chapters pause on these words ! One of the most influential Masons in Ireland thus writes . " It is a
sad reflection that Erin , which is so fortuitously circumstanced , ( having our G . M . and his officers at the head of every grade ) , that it ought to advance beyond all others , should be thus unnecessarily flung into anarchy and chaos by the passions and vanity of some few , who differ on the value of an ephemeral bauble , at the certain hazard of injuring the divine fabric . Say , rather fling the doubtful matter aside , to preserve
harmony . But for this disgraceful schism , we are nearer than ever to prove Masonry the Handmaid of Religion . " Gentlemen — Masons—Brethren ! Do not mock propriety any longer j mutually advance and breathe the word " Peace !"
GRAND LODGE OP IRELAND , Dec . 7 . —The Board of General Purposes was elected by ballot . Lodge 271 , Limerick , suspended . New warrant , No . 73 , granted to some restored members of 271 . Dec . 2—At the meeting which took place at Jude ' s Hotel , Graftonstreet , of the " Grand Chapter of Knights of the Eagle and Pelican and Princes Grand Rose Croix of Ireland , " two new warrants , Numbers 3 and 4 , were issued for the formation of subordinate Chapters—the latter
to be held in the county and city of Cork , and the former in the city of Dublin- The Officers of the new Chapter , No . 3 , being in attendance for that purpose , were solemnly inaugurated into their respective stations by Brother II . O'Connor , M . AV . S . of the Grand Chapter , who , in delivering to them a brief and appropriate charge , respecting the nature of their important duties , expressed his full confidence of the success of the new Chapter , from the ability and high Masonic character of its Sovereign , Bro . Fitzpatrick , and his colleagues . The Grand Chapter has now been for five centuries in existence , from a period long anterior to the construction even of the Grand Lodge , the supreme