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Adonhiramite Masonry.
troubles which masonry underwent * often obliged the members to separate , and even to conceal themselves . Then the lodges became less frequent , the ' instruction less full , and soon the symbols which pointed out what was in its origin became unintelligible for the newl y initiated . f At last the neglect of instruction was carried so far that thererose up—it is about forty years ago—a schism among the Freemasons without
. Many , knowing the reason why , adhered to the leadership of " Hiram , " skilful artist in the metallurgic art , whom the Bible tells us was the son of Hur , a Tyrian ,. and of a widow of the tribe of Naptali . Many others , still less instructed ; wished to substitute Hiram , King of Tyre , when there appeared a printed catechismj iu which was re-established the emblematic names ( Adonhiram ) on which Masonic Mastershiis trulfounded . But whether the author
p y was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the allegories , or by bad faith he wished to be silent about them , to throw discredit and ridicule on Freemasonry , he onl y preserved in his instruction mutual demands—that is to say , those which conceal the greatest symbols , confining himself to give the explanation of the mysteries of the Order , the most piquant irony , and the most immoral intentions , two things very far removed from the principles of Masonry .
Notwithstanding the mistakes and the follies which this work contained . — despite the vices which it imputed to Masons , the majority of Masters adopted it ; many followed it from point to point ; and the multitude of received candidates whom these initiated succeeded in rendering the respectable emblems of Masonry forgotten , and above all , the virtues which it is intended to teach . They therefore contented themselves with founding the order on » the rebuilding of the Temple by King Solomon . Those who desired to instruct themselves read the Bible , history , and the Talmud . But what did they find ?
Accordingly , one party espoused the name of Hiram , the other that of Adonhiram . _ The partisan of the former supposed that the word Adon was a surname which had been given to Hiram . § And as Josephusand all the sacred authors to leave doubt
, say , so as no , that Hiram was a T yrian and worker in metals , therefore Adonhiram ought to he honoured . ********* And here we stop to day . Hiram and Adonhiram were clearl y two different personages , but the Maconnerie Adonhiramente , which we believe practically is still worked in France , rests on the error of Adonhiram .
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Adonhiramite Masonry.
troubles which masonry underwent * often obliged the members to separate , and even to conceal themselves . Then the lodges became less frequent , the ' instruction less full , and soon the symbols which pointed out what was in its origin became unintelligible for the newl y initiated . f At last the neglect of instruction was carried so far that thererose up—it is about forty years ago—a schism among the Freemasons without
. Many , knowing the reason why , adhered to the leadership of " Hiram , " skilful artist in the metallurgic art , whom the Bible tells us was the son of Hur , a Tyrian ,. and of a widow of the tribe of Naptali . Many others , still less instructed ; wished to substitute Hiram , King of Tyre , when there appeared a printed catechismj iu which was re-established the emblematic names ( Adonhiram ) on which Masonic Mastershiis trulfounded . But whether the author
p y was entirely ignorant of the meaning of the allegories , or by bad faith he wished to be silent about them , to throw discredit and ridicule on Freemasonry , he onl y preserved in his instruction mutual demands—that is to say , those which conceal the greatest symbols , confining himself to give the explanation of the mysteries of the Order , the most piquant irony , and the most immoral intentions , two things very far removed from the principles of Masonry .
Notwithstanding the mistakes and the follies which this work contained . — despite the vices which it imputed to Masons , the majority of Masters adopted it ; many followed it from point to point ; and the multitude of received candidates whom these initiated succeeded in rendering the respectable emblems of Masonry forgotten , and above all , the virtues which it is intended to teach . They therefore contented themselves with founding the order on » the rebuilding of the Temple by King Solomon . Those who desired to instruct themselves read the Bible , history , and the Talmud . But what did they find ?
Accordingly , one party espoused the name of Hiram , the other that of Adonhiram . _ The partisan of the former supposed that the word Adon was a surname which had been given to Hiram . § And as Josephusand all the sacred authors to leave doubt
, say , so as no , that Hiram was a T yrian and worker in metals , therefore Adonhiram ought to he honoured . ********* And here we stop to day . Hiram and Adonhiram were clearl y two different personages , but the Maconnerie Adonhiramente , which we believe practically is still worked in France , rests on the error of Adonhiram .