Freemasonry, various opinions concerning origin of, [1], [2].

— persecuted, [5], [6].

— established in France and Spain, [6].

— in Ireland, Italy, America, Lisbon, [7].

— in Germany, [8].

— origin of, traced to America, [22].

Frederick II. of Prussia, initiated, assumes the title of G⸫ M⸫ Universal, frames a constitution, [8], [9].

G

Ganesha, god of letters, its representation, its worship, [96].

— origin of its elephant head, [97].