Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-10-30
Instantaneous.


MASONg
We cannot exactly vouch for the following, but
It seems to have the authority Of the fraternity,
and in fact, IN one material point is verified by
sacred history. Eve did "rasc CAIN
Woman sometimes complains that she is not
permitted to enter our lodges aud work with the
craft in their labors, and learn all there is 70 be
learned in the institution. We will explain the
reason We learn that before the Almighty bad
finished his work he was in SOME doubt about
creating Eve The creation OF every living and
creeping thing had been accomplished, aud the
Almirhty had made Adam (wha was the first
Mason), aud erected for him The finest lodge in
the world. and called it Paradise No l. lie then
caused all the beasts Of the field aud the fowls Of
the air to pass before Adam for him 10 name them
which was piece Of work he had to do alone, so
that no confusion might thereafter arise from Eve,
whom He knew would make trouble if She was
allowed to participate in it, il lie created her be-
forehand.
Adam being very much iatigued with the labors
Of his first task fell asleep, and when he awoke be
found Eve in The lodge with him. Adam, being
senior warden. placed Eve rs the pillar of beauty
in the south and they received their instructions
from the Grand Master in the cast which, when
finished she Immediately called the craft from la
Dor to rcfreshmcnt. Instead Of attending TO the
duties of her office She ought, che left her sta
ton, violated her obligation, and let in an eXpe
ed Mason, who had no business there, and went
around with him, leaving Adam 10 look after the
Jewels This fellow bad been expelled from the
grand lodge, with several Others some time be-
fore. But hearing the footsteps OF the Grand
Master be suddenly took his leave telling Eve 10
90 10 making aprons, she and Adam were not in
proper regalia. She went and told Adam, aud
when the Grand Master returned to the lodge he
found his gaye had been stolen
He called for the senior and junior wardens, who
had neglected TO guard the door, and found them
absent. After searching some time he came 10
whore they were hid, and demanded Of Adam what
he was doing there instead of occupying his Off
cal station. Adam replied that he was waiting
for Eve 20 call the craft from refreshment to labor
again, and that the craft was not properly clothed
which they were making provisions for. Turning
to Eve be asked her what she had to offer in ex-
cuse for unofficial and unmasonic conduct She
replied that fellow passing himself of as grand
lecturer, had been giving her Instructions, and she
thought il was no harm TO learn them The Grand
Master then asked her what had become Of his
gayel; she said the didn't know, unless the fellow
had taken 1t away.
Finding that Eve was no longer Trustworthy.
and that She had caused Adam to neglect his duty.
and bad let in whom he had expelled the Grand
Master has closed the lodge, and turning them out.
set faithful tyler to guard the door with a fam
ing sword. Adam, repenting Of his folly, went 10
work like a man and good Mason TO get rein
stated again. Not so with Eve; she got angry
about it and commenced raising Cain Adam, on
account OF his reformation, wac allowed to estab-
lsh lodges and work in the lower degrees and,
while Eve was allowed to Join him in the works of
charity outside she was never again permitted to
assist in the regular work Of the craft Hence the
reason why woman cannot become an inside
Mason MASONIC GRAFTON Al AusTIN, NEvA-
DA.