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Article QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION, JUNE 7. ← Page 7 of 7 Article GRAND CONCLAVE OF ENGLAND AND WALES. Page 1 of 2 →
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Quarterly Communication, June 7.
he was identified with that publication , but was he ( Dr . C . ) on that account to ' violate his obligation ancl betray masonic secrets ? No , he was no informer . His position was one ofentrustment—he felt it to be such , and would do nothing to sully the dignity of Freemasonry . Deeds not words were his motto , and so far from apologizing he felt that some apology was rather clue to him , for the unmasonic treatment he had personally received that night .
The DEPUTY GRAND MASTER considered it highly improper that any notice should be taken by them of any communication from out of doors ; of remarks made in Grand Lodge , particularly upon the work of the Craft elsewhere ; it must be evident , if they were subjected to be called upon for apologies for what had passed in debate here , the freedom of discussion must cease . It was rather unfortunate that they had gone into this question ; he should advise that it be left in the hands of the
Grand Master , to deal with as he thought best . The GRAND MASTER said , after what had taken place , he would undertake the responsibility of sending a reply to the Grand Lodge of Scotland . The GRAND MASTER . —As the present method of taking the votes in Grand Lodge was unsatisfactory , he should in future request the brethren when about voting to rise and show handswhen they were again seated
, the opponents to do the same , that would enable them to count more correctly , and not make an alteration in the law necessary . Bro . SCARBOROUGH hoped that if the law was to be enforced it would be rigidly adhered to ; hitherto the Grand Secretary and Director of Ceremonies had assisted to count , but the duty was with the Grand Wardens or Grand Deacons ; he hoped none other but the appointed authorities by the Book of Constitutions would be allowed to count .
The GRAND MASTER had never observed the irregularity or he would have put a stop to it , it should not occur in future . The GRAND MASTER , pursuant to notice , proposed that Bro . Forman , the ex-Grand Sword Bearer , should be privileged to hold the rank ancl wear the clothing as Past Grand Sword Bearer—carried unanimously . The hour of eleven having passed , the Grand Master observed that he would await the Scrutineers' report of the election to the Board of General Purposes in his room . * The Grand Lodge was then closed .
Grand Conclave Of England And Wales.
GRAND CONCLAVE OF ENGLAND AND WALES .
COMMITTEE OF GENERAL PURPOSES . —April 14 . —Present , Sir Knights C K . K . Tynte , ( G . M . ) , Stuart , ( D . G . M . ) , Crucefix , Udall , W . H . White , Clay don , Vink , Wackerbarth , Henderson , Gibbins , & c . Correspondence from various Encampments read . Additional receipts reported , increasing the balance in the hands of the Grand Treasurer to upwards of one hundred pounds . Resignation of the Chancellor , W . H . White , announced ; report
arranged for presentation to the Grand Conclave , embracing a recommendation that the number of the Committee of General Purposes be increased by three additional members , viz .: that the Grand Treasurer
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Quarterly Communication, June 7.
he was identified with that publication , but was he ( Dr . C . ) on that account to ' violate his obligation ancl betray masonic secrets ? No , he was no informer . His position was one ofentrustment—he felt it to be such , and would do nothing to sully the dignity of Freemasonry . Deeds not words were his motto , and so far from apologizing he felt that some apology was rather clue to him , for the unmasonic treatment he had personally received that night .
The DEPUTY GRAND MASTER considered it highly improper that any notice should be taken by them of any communication from out of doors ; of remarks made in Grand Lodge , particularly upon the work of the Craft elsewhere ; it must be evident , if they were subjected to be called upon for apologies for what had passed in debate here , the freedom of discussion must cease . It was rather unfortunate that they had gone into this question ; he should advise that it be left in the hands of the
Grand Master , to deal with as he thought best . The GRAND MASTER said , after what had taken place , he would undertake the responsibility of sending a reply to the Grand Lodge of Scotland . The GRAND MASTER . —As the present method of taking the votes in Grand Lodge was unsatisfactory , he should in future request the brethren when about voting to rise and show handswhen they were again seated
, the opponents to do the same , that would enable them to count more correctly , and not make an alteration in the law necessary . Bro . SCARBOROUGH hoped that if the law was to be enforced it would be rigidly adhered to ; hitherto the Grand Secretary and Director of Ceremonies had assisted to count , but the duty was with the Grand Wardens or Grand Deacons ; he hoped none other but the appointed authorities by the Book of Constitutions would be allowed to count .
The GRAND MASTER had never observed the irregularity or he would have put a stop to it , it should not occur in future . The GRAND MASTER , pursuant to notice , proposed that Bro . Forman , the ex-Grand Sword Bearer , should be privileged to hold the rank ancl wear the clothing as Past Grand Sword Bearer—carried unanimously . The hour of eleven having passed , the Grand Master observed that he would await the Scrutineers' report of the election to the Board of General Purposes in his room . * The Grand Lodge was then closed .
Grand Conclave Of England And Wales.
GRAND CONCLAVE OF ENGLAND AND WALES .
COMMITTEE OF GENERAL PURPOSES . —April 14 . —Present , Sir Knights C K . K . Tynte , ( G . M . ) , Stuart , ( D . G . M . ) , Crucefix , Udall , W . H . White , Clay don , Vink , Wackerbarth , Henderson , Gibbins , & c . Correspondence from various Encampments read . Additional receipts reported , increasing the balance in the hands of the Grand Treasurer to upwards of one hundred pounds . Resignation of the Chancellor , W . H . White , announced ; report
arranged for presentation to the Grand Conclave , embracing a recommendation that the number of the Committee of General Purposes be increased by three additional members , viz .: that the Grand Treasurer