15 Questions
Which society served as the inspiration for the Order of Woodcutters?
The Order of Coal-burners
What was the meeting place of the Wood-cutters called?
The forest
What was the title of the presiding officer in the Order of Woodcutters?
Father Master
What were the male and female members of the Order of Woodcutters called?
Cousins
What did the popularity of the Order of Woodcutters lead to?
The institution of similar societies
Which secret association attempted to imitate Freemasonry by admitting female members?
The Grand Orient of France
What was the purpose of the 'Hite of Adoption' rite?
To imitate Freemasonry
Who was allowed to attend the Lodges of Adoption?
Freemasons and Order of Eastern Star
What role did the Master or Deputy of a regularly constituted Masonic Lodge play in the Lodges of Adoption?
Presiding officer
When was the Lodge of Adoption opened in Paris?
1775
Which organization established the 'Hite of Adoption' rite in 1774?
Grand Orient of France
What distinguished the secret associations from Freemasonry?
Admission of female members
Who was allowed to attend the Lodges of Adoption?
Regular Freemasons
What role did the Master or Deputy of a regularly constituted Masonic Lodge play in the Lodges of Adoption?
Presiding officer
What was the purpose of the 'Hite of Adoption' rite?
To admit female members into secret associations
Study Notes
The Order of Woodcutters
- The society that served as the inspiration for the Order of Woodcutters was Freemasonry.
- The meeting place of the Wood-cutters was called a "lodge".
Ranks and Members
- The presiding officer in the Order of Woodcutters was called the "Commander of the Forest".
- Male members of the Order of Woodcutters were called "Woodcutters", while female members were called "Woodcutresses".
Impact and Popularity
- The popularity of the Order of Woodcutters led to the establishment of similar secret associations that admitted female members.
The Rite of Adoption
- The "Rite of Adoption" was a masonic rite established by the Grand Orient of France in 1774.
- The purpose of the Rite of Adoption was to admit women into masonic-style lodges.
Lodges of Adoption
- The Lodges of Adoption were opened to women and men, with the Master or Deputy of a regularly constituted Masonic Lodge playing a significant role in these Lodges.
- Only the wives, sisters, and daughters of Freemasons were allowed to attend the Lodges of Adoption.
- The first Lodge of Adoption was opened in Paris in 1775.
Distinctions from Freemasonry
- What distinguished the secret associations from Freemasonry was their admission of female members.
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