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The Thirtieth Of October, 1840.—Conclusion Of The Case Of Dr. Crucefix.
The Masters arid Past Masters Club did not meet on the occasion . Dr . Crueefix had engaged " the star room" to receive his friends in , ancl arrange proceedings . Several of the most intimate friends met about half-past five , and conned over matters while discussing a few glasses of excellent wine . We must not intrude too closel y on the singular mysteries that were about being solved . Suffice it that the " patriot band" were firmand
, ready to perform their allotted task , ancl as yet hopeful that theie would be no deviation from a well arranged and honorable understanding . The moment for the opening of the Grand Lodge arrived ; tbe procession of Grand Officers commenced ; ancl as the cortege entered the hall , the scene was highly imposing , the members rising to about 350 . The Marquis of Salisbury was most warmly greeted . Dr . Crueefix entered the hall b y the entrance appointed for the general bodyclothed
, in the costume of the Canongate Kilwinning of Edinburgh , of which he is an honorary member . It was remarked that he diet not wear any English decoration . The Grand Poursuivant having reported that Dr . Crueefix was not apparelled as directed by the Grant ! Lodge of England , the Brother was desired by the Deputy Grand Master to withdraw . He retired to his private room .
Half an hour had probably elapsed , when the Grand Poursuivan and two Grand . Stewards entered the room . GRAND POURSUIVANT . —Brother Crueefix , I am directed to inform you that the Deputy Grand Master is desirous that you should re-enter Grand Lodge in the costume of a Grand Officer of England . DR . CRUOEFIX . —I beg the Brethren now present distinctly to understand , and to represent dutifully to the R . W . the Deputy Grand Master
, that in appearing in Scottish clothing I was prompted by necessity , and not by disrespect to the ( rand Lodge of England . Having resigned membership with English Craft Lodges , I could not , as a matter of etiquette , appear as a Past Master of England ; ancl having resigned my official rank as Past Grand Officer , ancl received no summons in that character , I consider it improper to appear clothed as such . But I will write my reply , to prevent any misunderstanding .
The following reply was then written , and given to the Grand Poursuivant : —* " / have not received the customary summons to attend Grand Lodge as a Grand Officer ; and therefore am not prepared lo comply with thc request of the Hight Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master , but shall be happy to tnter Grand Lodge in any clothing that may be provided for me , or in the clothing that I have at hand , and which I consider myself entitled to wear . " October 30 , 1840 . { Signed ) » R . T . CRUCEFIX . "
A short time elapsed , when the Grand Poursuivant returned , and stated that it was the desire of the Grand Lodge that Dr . Crueefix should appear in the costume of Past Grand Deacon ; with which he ( the G . P . ) was prepared , having found an old suit . Dr . Crueefix merely
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The Thirtieth Of October, 1840.—Conclusion Of The Case Of Dr. Crucefix.
The Masters arid Past Masters Club did not meet on the occasion . Dr . Crueefix had engaged " the star room" to receive his friends in , ancl arrange proceedings . Several of the most intimate friends met about half-past five , and conned over matters while discussing a few glasses of excellent wine . We must not intrude too closel y on the singular mysteries that were about being solved . Suffice it that the " patriot band" were firmand
, ready to perform their allotted task , ancl as yet hopeful that theie would be no deviation from a well arranged and honorable understanding . The moment for the opening of the Grand Lodge arrived ; tbe procession of Grand Officers commenced ; ancl as the cortege entered the hall , the scene was highly imposing , the members rising to about 350 . The Marquis of Salisbury was most warmly greeted . Dr . Crueefix entered the hall b y the entrance appointed for the general bodyclothed
, in the costume of the Canongate Kilwinning of Edinburgh , of which he is an honorary member . It was remarked that he diet not wear any English decoration . The Grand Poursuivant having reported that Dr . Crueefix was not apparelled as directed by the Grant ! Lodge of England , the Brother was desired by the Deputy Grand Master to withdraw . He retired to his private room .
Half an hour had probably elapsed , when the Grand Poursuivan and two Grand . Stewards entered the room . GRAND POURSUIVANT . —Brother Crueefix , I am directed to inform you that the Deputy Grand Master is desirous that you should re-enter Grand Lodge in the costume of a Grand Officer of England . DR . CRUOEFIX . —I beg the Brethren now present distinctly to understand , and to represent dutifully to the R . W . the Deputy Grand Master
, that in appearing in Scottish clothing I was prompted by necessity , and not by disrespect to the ( rand Lodge of England . Having resigned membership with English Craft Lodges , I could not , as a matter of etiquette , appear as a Past Master of England ; ancl having resigned my official rank as Past Grand Officer , ancl received no summons in that character , I consider it improper to appear clothed as such . But I will write my reply , to prevent any misunderstanding .
The following reply was then written , and given to the Grand Poursuivant : —* " / have not received the customary summons to attend Grand Lodge as a Grand Officer ; and therefore am not prepared lo comply with thc request of the Hight Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master , but shall be happy to tnter Grand Lodge in any clothing that may be provided for me , or in the clothing that I have at hand , and which I consider myself entitled to wear . " October 30 , 1840 . { Signed ) » R . T . CRUCEFIX . "
A short time elapsed , when the Grand Poursuivant returned , and stated that it was the desire of the Grand Lodge that Dr . Crueefix should appear in the costume of Past Grand Deacon ; with which he ( the G . P . ) was prepared , having found an old suit . Dr . Crueefix merely