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The Early Grand In Scotland.
known as the Priest or White Band—the rituals for which degrees were , we have been told , obtained from Belfast many years ago . Early Grand Encampments are known to have existed in Paisley and Galston , but they have for several years been lost sig ht of . It is said that there are about 400 Early Grand Sir Knights in the County of Ayr .
The Threatened Secession From The Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter Of Scotland.—No. Viii .
THE THREATENED SECESSION FROM THE SUPREME GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SCOTLAND . —No . VIII .
( From our own Correspondent . ) The parricidal policy of the threatened secessionists , has at length driven themtothewerge of an act which if consummated , will certainly obliterate their star from the firmanent of regular Royal Arch Masonry . At their meeting in St . Mark's Hall , Glasgow , on the
evening of the 13 th inst ., the secessionists passed a number of resolutions , in which they reiterate their reasons for dissent , attempt to justify the notoriously illegal course they have adopted in their difference with Supreme Chapter , and appoint a committee of their number to " draw up a formal deed of demission from
Supreme Chapter . " In their 4 th ¦ resolution they say : — " Whilst deeply regretting the necessity of the step , feel that in justice to themselves , for the prosperity of the Order , and in support of the true princip les of Royal Arch Masonry , they are compelled to separate fromand renounce all allegiance to the
pre-, sent Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland , protesting and asserting their right to meet in chapter , and exercise all the privileges presently held by them as Royal Arch Masons . "
What a perversion of language for these men to say that it is " in support of the true principles of Royal Arch Masonry . " They have broken their R . A . covenant , and assumed a power utterly subversive of the aucient landmarks , and of the constitution under which they have been admitted to participation in the rights and privileges of Royal Arch Masonry .
We shall not anticipate the promulgation of their claim of h'ights , further than to say that on one very important point we are agreed , namely , that thendeparture will indeed be ' ' 'for the prosperity of the Order , " whose unity they have immolated upon the altar of tyranny and self-aggrandisemeutand whose
, laws they have trampled under foot . We hope that the Glasgow Grand may now have the honesty to shew their appreciation of the noble example set by the Early Grand , by fraternising with that consistently independent body ; although we question whether the members of that encampment would so
far lower themselves as to admit within their pale men , so thoroughly imbued with the spirit of persecution as the Masonic antecedents of the west country companions present such clear and convincing proof of .
" Why do you tell me of tho generality of people , the very -worst patterns of conduct ? "Why do you talk to me of custom , the teacher of all that is bad ? Let us accustom ourselves to that which we know is best : so that will become usual which was unusual , and that will become agreeable which was disagreeable , and that fashionable which appeared unfashionable . " ERASMUS .
Masonic Jottings From Abroad.
MASONIC JOTTINGS FROM ABROAD .
GEAND OBIENT OF ITAEY . —Bro . Hayman , of the Supreme Grand Council of Prance , has been nominated and received as the representative of the Grand Orient of Italy to the Grand Orient of Erance . GRAND OEIENT 01 ? CONSTANTINE , ALGERIA . —A new lodgewhich was working under dispensation
, , has been formally consecrated in Algeria . This lod ge , named Les Hospitallers de Constantine , is Iso . 163 on the roll of the Supreme Grand Council of the 33 ° Ecossais of Erance , and bids fair to be of great service amonst the Prench colonists and the Arab tribes , by which they are surrounded .
BRUSSELS : LODGE UNION ET PEOGEES . —This lodge having erected a new temple for Masonic purposes , inaugurated the building by a concert , the proceeds of which were devoted to the relief of the poor of Brussels . Bro . Bancel , late Professor in the Universityaddressed the company present on the
, advantages of the arts in connection with Masonry . He also pointed out the duty of charity , and how it was enjoined on the whole fraternity . MoNTE YlDEO : Lo & E LES ENEANTS DV NoUTEATj
MONDE . — -On the decease of the celebrated writer , Bro . Ragon , becoming known in Monte Yideo , a sorrow lodge was held , at which a very brilliant oration was pronounced on the merits of the deceased brother by Bro . Yaillant , W . M . of the lodge , who , amongst other topics in connection with the subject , gave a short account of the acts and works of Bro . Ragon , and deplored the loss of so great and eloquent a brother .
THE MASONIC PLAG OE PEANCE . —The Supreme Council of Erance , some years since , originated a decree by which Masonic sailors should , be more readily able to ask assistance , in time of need , from other ships , manned or commanded by brethren of the Order . This very useful suggestion consists in hoisting a flag bearing a square and circle on a blue
ground . To change this sign of recognition into one o £ distress , the method is to reverse it similarly to the mode adopted in the Ereneh Navy with the national flag under the like circumstances . So useful has this been found that the Supreme Grand Council have communicated the sign , plan , and its objects , to
all recognised grand bodies throughout the universe , and since 1842 the system has been worked with great advantage . MASONIC PESTIYAL EOE OEPHAKS . —The eleventh fete for the benefit of Masonic Orphans , took p lace at the Lac Saint-Pargeau , Paris , on the 25 th
idt . It comprised a concert , dinner , a second concert , ball , fireworks , waterworks , and amusements of every kind . This new institution has been very successful , and is one of the principal resources of the charity in question ; so much so , that the authorities will be enabled to extend its benefits to six more children at once , with a prospect of further increasing the number .
ANOTHER ATTACK ; ON PBEEMASONET . — -The Bishop of Mayenee , M . Kettler , has published a vehement attack upon Freemasonry , which has been answered by Bro . Dr . Seydel , in terms of dignified reproof and convincing argument . Two OLD MASONS . —The lodge of "The Happy Ferdinand " at Magdebourg , celebrated the sixtieth
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The Early Grand In Scotland.
known as the Priest or White Band—the rituals for which degrees were , we have been told , obtained from Belfast many years ago . Early Grand Encampments are known to have existed in Paisley and Galston , but they have for several years been lost sig ht of . It is said that there are about 400 Early Grand Sir Knights in the County of Ayr .
The Threatened Secession From The Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter Of Scotland.—No. Viii .
THE THREATENED SECESSION FROM THE SUPREME GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SCOTLAND . —No . VIII .
( From our own Correspondent . ) The parricidal policy of the threatened secessionists , has at length driven themtothewerge of an act which if consummated , will certainly obliterate their star from the firmanent of regular Royal Arch Masonry . At their meeting in St . Mark's Hall , Glasgow , on the
evening of the 13 th inst ., the secessionists passed a number of resolutions , in which they reiterate their reasons for dissent , attempt to justify the notoriously illegal course they have adopted in their difference with Supreme Chapter , and appoint a committee of their number to " draw up a formal deed of demission from
Supreme Chapter . " In their 4 th ¦ resolution they say : — " Whilst deeply regretting the necessity of the step , feel that in justice to themselves , for the prosperity of the Order , and in support of the true princip les of Royal Arch Masonry , they are compelled to separate fromand renounce all allegiance to the
pre-, sent Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland , protesting and asserting their right to meet in chapter , and exercise all the privileges presently held by them as Royal Arch Masons . "
What a perversion of language for these men to say that it is " in support of the true principles of Royal Arch Masonry . " They have broken their R . A . covenant , and assumed a power utterly subversive of the aucient landmarks , and of the constitution under which they have been admitted to participation in the rights and privileges of Royal Arch Masonry .
We shall not anticipate the promulgation of their claim of h'ights , further than to say that on one very important point we are agreed , namely , that thendeparture will indeed be ' ' 'for the prosperity of the Order , " whose unity they have immolated upon the altar of tyranny and self-aggrandisemeutand whose
, laws they have trampled under foot . We hope that the Glasgow Grand may now have the honesty to shew their appreciation of the noble example set by the Early Grand , by fraternising with that consistently independent body ; although we question whether the members of that encampment would so
far lower themselves as to admit within their pale men , so thoroughly imbued with the spirit of persecution as the Masonic antecedents of the west country companions present such clear and convincing proof of .
" Why do you tell me of tho generality of people , the very -worst patterns of conduct ? "Why do you talk to me of custom , the teacher of all that is bad ? Let us accustom ourselves to that which we know is best : so that will become usual which was unusual , and that will become agreeable which was disagreeable , and that fashionable which appeared unfashionable . " ERASMUS .
Masonic Jottings From Abroad.
MASONIC JOTTINGS FROM ABROAD .
GEAND OBIENT OF ITAEY . —Bro . Hayman , of the Supreme Grand Council of Prance , has been nominated and received as the representative of the Grand Orient of Italy to the Grand Orient of Erance . GRAND OEIENT 01 ? CONSTANTINE , ALGERIA . —A new lodgewhich was working under dispensation
, , has been formally consecrated in Algeria . This lod ge , named Les Hospitallers de Constantine , is Iso . 163 on the roll of the Supreme Grand Council of the 33 ° Ecossais of Erance , and bids fair to be of great service amonst the Prench colonists and the Arab tribes , by which they are surrounded .
BRUSSELS : LODGE UNION ET PEOGEES . —This lodge having erected a new temple for Masonic purposes , inaugurated the building by a concert , the proceeds of which were devoted to the relief of the poor of Brussels . Bro . Bancel , late Professor in the Universityaddressed the company present on the
, advantages of the arts in connection with Masonry . He also pointed out the duty of charity , and how it was enjoined on the whole fraternity . MoNTE YlDEO : Lo & E LES ENEANTS DV NoUTEATj
MONDE . — -On the decease of the celebrated writer , Bro . Ragon , becoming known in Monte Yideo , a sorrow lodge was held , at which a very brilliant oration was pronounced on the merits of the deceased brother by Bro . Yaillant , W . M . of the lodge , who , amongst other topics in connection with the subject , gave a short account of the acts and works of Bro . Ragon , and deplored the loss of so great and eloquent a brother .
THE MASONIC PLAG OE PEANCE . —The Supreme Council of Erance , some years since , originated a decree by which Masonic sailors should , be more readily able to ask assistance , in time of need , from other ships , manned or commanded by brethren of the Order . This very useful suggestion consists in hoisting a flag bearing a square and circle on a blue
ground . To change this sign of recognition into one o £ distress , the method is to reverse it similarly to the mode adopted in the Ereneh Navy with the national flag under the like circumstances . So useful has this been found that the Supreme Grand Council have communicated the sign , plan , and its objects , to
all recognised grand bodies throughout the universe , and since 1842 the system has been worked with great advantage . MASONIC PESTIYAL EOE OEPHAKS . —The eleventh fete for the benefit of Masonic Orphans , took p lace at the Lac Saint-Pargeau , Paris , on the 25 th
idt . It comprised a concert , dinner , a second concert , ball , fireworks , waterworks , and amusements of every kind . This new institution has been very successful , and is one of the principal resources of the charity in question ; so much so , that the authorities will be enabled to extend its benefits to six more children at once , with a prospect of further increasing the number .
ANOTHER ATTACK ; ON PBEEMASONET . — -The Bishop of Mayenee , M . Kettler , has published a vehement attack upon Freemasonry , which has been answered by Bro . Dr . Seydel , in terms of dignified reproof and convincing argument . Two OLD MASONS . —The lodge of "The Happy Ferdinand " at Magdebourg , celebrated the sixtieth