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The Prov . Grancl Master also intimated that as Bro . Davidson , the Tyler of the Prov . Grand Lodge , and Janitor of the Grand Chapter , ¦ had likewise been a party concerned in the matter of the Scottish Chapter , he had deemed it proper to dismiss that brother from both those offices . Bro . Townsend being in his place as Aiaster of Lodge Kilwinning in the Eastprotested against being charged with unmasonic conduct
, , and with behaving disrespectfully to the Prov . Grand AIaster , as what he had clone in the matter of this chapter , of which he had been nominated a Principal , had been solely for tlie benefit of Alasonry in this country . He was not aware why he should have been singled out , while he was acting with others ; anel why he shoulel be punished by the deprivation of past rank in the Grand Lodge , to which he had , according to his patentconceived himself to have a rihtand that
, g , , under all these circumstances , he saw no reason for being so harshly treated . The Prov . Grand Master then asked the hrethren whether they approved of what he had done under the disagreeable circumstances stated , on which the whole body of the Grand Lodge rose up , and in a most unmistakeahle manner evinced their satisfaction bv saluting the
Prov . Grand Master . It was then formally proposed by Right AA orshipful Bro . Clarke , seconded by Right AVorshipful Bro . Birch , ancl resolved , " That the cordial thanks of this Grand Lodge be tendered to the Right AVorshipful the Prov . Grand Master for the prompt measures adopted by him to check the attempt which had been made to submit his legitimate authority within his own provinces , and pledging itself to support that authority at all times . " The Prov . Grancl Aiaster acknowledged the compliment and the
vote , ancl calling up AVorshipful Bro . Harris , Master of Lodge Humility with Fortitude , to the East , observed that he was gratified to learn that he Bro . Harris had refused the use of the lodge rooms in Fort William to AVorshipful Bro . Townsend , thereby giving a proof of his disapproval of the impropriety of that brother ' s conduct in the matter already adverted to . There had been some differences between the Prov . Grancl Aiaster and Bro . Harrisbut he begged to assure him that they
, were now to him as if they had never been . He knew Bro . Harris to be a worthy man and a good Mason , and he earnestly looked for the continued support of stanch men and Masons like himself , and hoped he would so guide his lodge as to add to the real strength and respectability of the Craft . ( A True Copy . ) JOHN CAMERON , P . AL 740 .
It is clear that to discuss , or permit to be discussed , Royal Arch matters in Craft Masonry , is a wee-bit unusual , and although Dr . Grant may quote Lord Dalhousie ' s reproof of the conduct of any brethren , such reproof will hardly be held as being satisfactory of his own ; furthermore Dr . Grant brings in head and shoulders his own diploma as S . G . I . G . 33 ° ! what on earth this has to do with the question is difficult to conceive , unless to hamper the P . G . Master himself . That no insult was intended towards Dr . Grant as Grancl
Superintendent , is clearly shewn by the course taken by the bretliren in soliciting him to forward their petition to the Supreme Grand Chapter of England , as Prov . District Grancl Aiaster , he has nothing else to do with the matter ; he is in fact , hors de combat , or out of court , as the lawyers phrase it .
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India.
The Prov . Grancl Master also intimated that as Bro . Davidson , the Tyler of the Prov . Grand Lodge , and Janitor of the Grand Chapter , ¦ had likewise been a party concerned in the matter of the Scottish Chapter , he had deemed it proper to dismiss that brother from both those offices . Bro . Townsend being in his place as Aiaster of Lodge Kilwinning in the Eastprotested against being charged with unmasonic conduct
, , and with behaving disrespectfully to the Prov . Grand AIaster , as what he had clone in the matter of this chapter , of which he had been nominated a Principal , had been solely for tlie benefit of Alasonry in this country . He was not aware why he should have been singled out , while he was acting with others ; anel why he shoulel be punished by the deprivation of past rank in the Grand Lodge , to which he had , according to his patentconceived himself to have a rihtand that
, g , , under all these circumstances , he saw no reason for being so harshly treated . The Prov . Grand Master then asked the hrethren whether they approved of what he had done under the disagreeable circumstances stated , on which the whole body of the Grand Lodge rose up , and in a most unmistakeahle manner evinced their satisfaction bv saluting the
Prov . Grand Master . It was then formally proposed by Right AA orshipful Bro . Clarke , seconded by Right AVorshipful Bro . Birch , ancl resolved , " That the cordial thanks of this Grand Lodge be tendered to the Right AVorshipful the Prov . Grand Master for the prompt measures adopted by him to check the attempt which had been made to submit his legitimate authority within his own provinces , and pledging itself to support that authority at all times . " The Prov . Grancl Aiaster acknowledged the compliment and the
vote , ancl calling up AVorshipful Bro . Harris , Master of Lodge Humility with Fortitude , to the East , observed that he was gratified to learn that he Bro . Harris had refused the use of the lodge rooms in Fort William to AVorshipful Bro . Townsend , thereby giving a proof of his disapproval of the impropriety of that brother ' s conduct in the matter already adverted to . There had been some differences between the Prov . Grancl Aiaster and Bro . Harrisbut he begged to assure him that they
, were now to him as if they had never been . He knew Bro . Harris to be a worthy man and a good Mason , and he earnestly looked for the continued support of stanch men and Masons like himself , and hoped he would so guide his lodge as to add to the real strength and respectability of the Craft . ( A True Copy . ) JOHN CAMERON , P . AL 740 .
It is clear that to discuss , or permit to be discussed , Royal Arch matters in Craft Masonry , is a wee-bit unusual , and although Dr . Grant may quote Lord Dalhousie ' s reproof of the conduct of any brethren , such reproof will hardly be held as being satisfactory of his own ; furthermore Dr . Grant brings in head and shoulders his own diploma as S . G . I . G . 33 ° ! what on earth this has to do with the question is difficult to conceive , unless to hamper the P . G . Master himself . That no insult was intended towards Dr . Grant as Grancl
Superintendent , is clearly shewn by the course taken by the bretliren in soliciting him to forward their petition to the Supreme Grand Chapter of England , as Prov . District Grancl Aiaster , he has nothing else to do with the matter ; he is in fact , hors de combat , or out of court , as the lawyers phrase it .