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Article UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND. ← Page 3 of 10 →
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United Grand Lodge Of England.
Bro . VERNON ( Grand Warden ) had no doubt the brethren at the other end of the hall were quite able to hear , because the speaker of necessity turned that way ; but at his end not a single word could they catch distinctly . Perhaps the brethren would address part of their remarks each way , so that they might have a share , and know something of what was going on . He solicited this on behalf of the brethren near him in general and for himself in particular . file EARL OP ZETLAND was then re-elected Grand Master , nem . con . proclaimed , and saluted . '
The question was put by the Deputy Grand Master . The GRAND MASTER thanked the Grand Lodge for the compliment paid him b y again being re-elected . He had ' devoted considerable tune and all his ability to the service of the brethren and while he continued to enjoy their confidence , he should be glad , and at all times ready , to continue to use them for the benefit of the Craft . When he felt that he no longer possessed their confidence , he should retire from the office to which he had
again been elected . In the various matters he might probably be sometimes in error , and would not be offended at receiving hints accordingly . The Grand Master ' s address was to the purpose , and of a most satisfactory character , avoiding all subjects of a debateable , personal , or party feeling . . Bro . GIBBINS proposed , and Bro . ALSTON seconded , that Bro . Perceval be re-elected Grand Treasurer for the year ensuing . Carried unanimously .
The GRAND MASTER would now request the Grand Secretary to read some papers connected with the subject that had been postponed from the last meeting-the service of notice on Bro . Cooke to attend and show cause why he should not be expelled . He ( the G . M ) had received a letter , which he would also desire to have read , in order that all the particulars of the case might be before them . The GRAND SECRETARY then read of the notice to attend
a copy which had been served by a secretary of the British embassy in the United States personall y on Major General Cooke , with the affidavit of such service , made before the Mayor of Albany , and concluded by reading the letter from Major General Cooke to the Grand Master , of winch the following is a copy : —
To the Right Honourable the Earl of Zetland , % c . eye . Mansion House , Alhany , New York , Sabbath Evening , February IS , IR 40 . M y dear Lord -Notwithstanding the feeble state of my health , which at this season of the year is always bad , I calculated / though much bvt ^ T'lT ° leaVi "g ° ' t 0 COm P * y with y ° command by the packet which conveys this message , so as to reach England the first week of the ensuing month but
; , inconsequence of a relapse of he gout , I cannot , with any propriety contend with an atmosphere raneine from ten . 0 twelve degrees below zero . To my own feelings , I assure you , this is not a mere disappointment , but a grievance ; because I had intended this year to present my first donation of fifty guineas to the Boys School , the Annuity Fund , the Old Men ' s Asylum , and " ny th rd contribution to that excellent charity the Girls' Festiva , whid / of a others , claims a large share of our bounty , aside from ou ' r casua sympathy . Phis pleasure I hope , however , to accomplish at an early day W lordship , of course , duly received my former message written
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United Grand Lodge Of England.
Bro . VERNON ( Grand Warden ) had no doubt the brethren at the other end of the hall were quite able to hear , because the speaker of necessity turned that way ; but at his end not a single word could they catch distinctly . Perhaps the brethren would address part of their remarks each way , so that they might have a share , and know something of what was going on . He solicited this on behalf of the brethren near him in general and for himself in particular . file EARL OP ZETLAND was then re-elected Grand Master , nem . con . proclaimed , and saluted . '
The question was put by the Deputy Grand Master . The GRAND MASTER thanked the Grand Lodge for the compliment paid him b y again being re-elected . He had ' devoted considerable tune and all his ability to the service of the brethren and while he continued to enjoy their confidence , he should be glad , and at all times ready , to continue to use them for the benefit of the Craft . When he felt that he no longer possessed their confidence , he should retire from the office to which he had
again been elected . In the various matters he might probably be sometimes in error , and would not be offended at receiving hints accordingly . The Grand Master ' s address was to the purpose , and of a most satisfactory character , avoiding all subjects of a debateable , personal , or party feeling . . Bro . GIBBINS proposed , and Bro . ALSTON seconded , that Bro . Perceval be re-elected Grand Treasurer for the year ensuing . Carried unanimously .
The GRAND MASTER would now request the Grand Secretary to read some papers connected with the subject that had been postponed from the last meeting-the service of notice on Bro . Cooke to attend and show cause why he should not be expelled . He ( the G . M ) had received a letter , which he would also desire to have read , in order that all the particulars of the case might be before them . The GRAND SECRETARY then read of the notice to attend
a copy which had been served by a secretary of the British embassy in the United States personall y on Major General Cooke , with the affidavit of such service , made before the Mayor of Albany , and concluded by reading the letter from Major General Cooke to the Grand Master , of winch the following is a copy : —
To the Right Honourable the Earl of Zetland , % c . eye . Mansion House , Alhany , New York , Sabbath Evening , February IS , IR 40 . M y dear Lord -Notwithstanding the feeble state of my health , which at this season of the year is always bad , I calculated / though much bvt ^ T'lT ° leaVi "g ° ' t 0 COm P * y with y ° command by the packet which conveys this message , so as to reach England the first week of the ensuing month but
; , inconsequence of a relapse of he gout , I cannot , with any propriety contend with an atmosphere raneine from ten . 0 twelve degrees below zero . To my own feelings , I assure you , this is not a mere disappointment , but a grievance ; because I had intended this year to present my first donation of fifty guineas to the Boys School , the Annuity Fund , the Old Men ' s Asylum , and " ny th rd contribution to that excellent charity the Girls' Festiva , whid / of a others , claims a large share of our bounty , aside from ou ' r casua sympathy . Phis pleasure I hope , however , to accomplish at an early day W lordship , of course , duly received my former message written