Baron Herbert von Bomsdorff-Bergen

In lodge circles it was said that he liked to approach young and inexperienced Brothers in order to pull money out of their pockets. Formerly in Libertas et Fraternitas (he was expelled on May 8th, 1923), Bomsdorff-Bergen turned to writing pamphlets against Freemasonry and the O.T.O. in an anti-Semitic tone, under the pseudonym of 'Christian [Schweizer]kreuz'. He still maintained contacts with the Rosicrucians in Ticino from his estate in Morcote, which he had dubbed 'Klingsor's Magic Garden', and probably died in 1925. [From: 'Der Grosse Theodor Reuss Reader'] The mood was clouded by Bomsdorf-Bergen's treacherous writing. The minutes of the apprentice conference of the McL on January 12, 1924, under the leadership of Brother Bosshard, provided exhaustive information on this: "Brother Bosshard addresses the widely announced writing against Freemasonry, Ein Weltbetrug durch Zeichen, Griff und Wort,' and refers to a note in the newspaper 'Universala Framasono,' issued by the Grand Orient for Switzerland of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite 33°, in which the former member, belonging to the above-mentioned lodge 'Libertas et Fraternitas' in Zurich, Herbert von Bomsdorf-Bergen, is named as the author of the published writing. The note states that this gentleman has been expelled from the lodge, and Brother Bosshard has also been provided with all kinds of information about the character of Mr. Bomsdorf-Bergen. Brother Achard has read the book and fully condemns its content. Nevertheless, he would like to attempt to redeem the honor of Mr. Bomsdorf-Bergen. He has known the man for many years and has associated with him a lot; he was a good Freemason. However, due to strokes of fate, he became a theatrical man, an actor, and today he is a sick man who would be better off in a mental institution. Bomsdorf was probably the only member of the lodge 'Libertas et Fraternitas' who was admitted to a regular Freemason lodge, and he was only expelled after he was covered. Bomsdorf-Bergen had nothing to do with the machinations of a Reuss, who traveled around and, for example, granted high degrees in a hotel room to be paid Frs. 3,000 for them, but a member of the lodge 'Libertas et Fraternitas,' who still plays a major role there today, can provide precise information about this. It is the Jewish lawyer Rosenblum, whose name Brother Achard gives upon request. In conclusion, Brother Achard emphasizes once again that Bomsdorf-Bergen deserves not our contempt but our pity, and even if he belongs in a mental institution, he is still a brother whom he is obliged to defend. The Master of the Chair thanks Brother Achard for his information and enlightenment. If we must take a stand against the content of the book, which will soon also be addressed by the scandal sheet 'Der Scheinwerfer,' it is now easier, knowing that the author is mentally ill and his knowledge has been exploited and abused. Following this, Brother Bosshard also announces that tomorrow in Lugano, in the presence of Grand Master Brother Reverchon, the Tessin lodges, which until now have belonged to the Grand Orient of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite 33° and were founded by it, will be admitted to the 'Alpina,' not through affiliation or rectification, but the new name Acceptation has been found for this purpose. In a similar manner, the admission of the local lodge 'Libertas et Fraternitas' on Seegartenstrasse to the 'Alpina' is planned. According to Brother Achard's information, extra caution is now required to ensure that unworthy elements do not gain entry into the chain of brethren."

Margarethe Faas-Hardegger

Alice Sprengel, Margerite /Margarethe Faas–Brunner-Hardegger and Frau Genja Jantzen were the O.T.O.'s "executive council of 3 (supreme council)" at the "Anational Grandloge & Mystic Temple, 'Verità Mistica', Or[ient] Ascona". After Frau Sprengel's death in 1947, Margerite Hardegger (alias Sister 'Hyacinth') was Genja Jantzen's rival for the position of Sprengel's successor in the O.T.O. Hardegger had already fallen out with Sprengel herself over a struggle for the office of Acting Master (chairmaster). The further history of the O.T.O. in Switzerland now takes place in the context of Hermann Joseph Metzger.

Context:

English: Consider the O.T.O. non existent
Variation française : Hans Rudolf Hilfiker propose de considérer l'O.T.O. comme non existant.
Versione italiana: Considerare l'O.T.O. inesistente
Traduccion castellano: Consideraban a la O.T.O. como no existente
Ceská verze: Veritas Mystica Maxima



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