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The Thirtieth Of October, 1840.—Conclusion Of The Case Of Dr. Crucefix.
Bro . RAMSBOTTOM , Prov . Grand Master for Berkshire , wished to be informed by the Deputy Grand Master , if H . R . H . the Grand Master had authorised him to accept of such an apology as that offered ? The DEPUTY GRAND MASTER . —I certainly never thought of asking such a question ; it would have been most indelicate for me to have done so , and I certainly should have been surprised if I had received any instructions ivhich could have led to the assumption that this subject
was to be considered on personal grounds , and not as one determinable by the Masonic law upon Masonic principles . ( Cheers . ) Bro . TENNISON D'EYNCOURT then spoke at considerable length against the reception of any apology whatever , and contending that the Grand Lodge could not possibly do otherwise than expel Bro . Crueefix . Although the worthy Brother occupied the time of the Grand Lodge so long , excepting the tenor of his argument , it was impossible to glean more ,
from the continued cries of " question , question , " which were so generally uttered . Bro . WARRINER supported the proposition made hy Brother Cabbell , to let three of each side retire , and draw up an apology conjointly . ( Cries of divide , ancl question , with much confusion . ) A BROTHER begged to submit the propriety of having the signature of Brother Crueefix attached to the apology , before the question was put .
The DEPUTY GRAND MASTER said he could not see the necessity for it ; Brother Crueefix had declared that he left himself in the hands of his friends , ancl he was , therefore , clearly responsible for any apology which they might tender in his behalf . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . WHITMORE , and several other Brethren , expiessed the most earnest desire that , if the hands of those who voted were counted , it might be done by the Grand Wardens , according to the Book of
Constitutions , ancl not by the Grand Deacons . The DEPUTY GRAND MASTER put the question , the apology and motion proposed by Brother Bell having been seconded as an amendment upon the original motion , first according to the practice of the Houses of Parliament , and at length , at the general desire of Grand Lodge , in accordance with the usual practice at sueh meetings , by calling for a show of hands in favour of the amendment , ancl then those
against it , and declared that he thought " the ayes" had it . Loud cheering followed this announcement , ancl many left the Hall , who , not hearing the ivords " I think" so clearly as the words " the ayes have it , " concluded that the affair was at an end , when , some of the Grand Officers having dissented from the opinion expressed by the Deputy Grand Master , another show of hands was called for , and eventually a division took place , the Grand Officers generally , we believe , with the exception of the Deputy Grand Master ancl the Senior Grand Warden , who did not vote , voting for expulsion , but there
appeared—For the Amendment 14 . 5 Against it 127 Majority—18 The declaration of which was received with loud cheers . The applause having ended , the Grand Poursuivant and three Grand Stewards entered Dr . Crucefix ' s room , and desired his attendance
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The Thirtieth Of October, 1840.—Conclusion Of The Case Of Dr. Crucefix.
Bro . RAMSBOTTOM , Prov . Grand Master for Berkshire , wished to be informed by the Deputy Grand Master , if H . R . H . the Grand Master had authorised him to accept of such an apology as that offered ? The DEPUTY GRAND MASTER . —I certainly never thought of asking such a question ; it would have been most indelicate for me to have done so , and I certainly should have been surprised if I had received any instructions ivhich could have led to the assumption that this subject
was to be considered on personal grounds , and not as one determinable by the Masonic law upon Masonic principles . ( Cheers . ) Bro . TENNISON D'EYNCOURT then spoke at considerable length against the reception of any apology whatever , and contending that the Grand Lodge could not possibly do otherwise than expel Bro . Crueefix . Although the worthy Brother occupied the time of the Grand Lodge so long , excepting the tenor of his argument , it was impossible to glean more ,
from the continued cries of " question , question , " which were so generally uttered . Bro . WARRINER supported the proposition made hy Brother Cabbell , to let three of each side retire , and draw up an apology conjointly . ( Cries of divide , ancl question , with much confusion . ) A BROTHER begged to submit the propriety of having the signature of Brother Crueefix attached to the apology , before the question was put .
The DEPUTY GRAND MASTER said he could not see the necessity for it ; Brother Crueefix had declared that he left himself in the hands of his friends , ancl he was , therefore , clearly responsible for any apology which they might tender in his behalf . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . WHITMORE , and several other Brethren , expiessed the most earnest desire that , if the hands of those who voted were counted , it might be done by the Grand Wardens , according to the Book of
Constitutions , ancl not by the Grand Deacons . The DEPUTY GRAND MASTER put the question , the apology and motion proposed by Brother Bell having been seconded as an amendment upon the original motion , first according to the practice of the Houses of Parliament , and at length , at the general desire of Grand Lodge , in accordance with the usual practice at sueh meetings , by calling for a show of hands in favour of the amendment , ancl then those
against it , and declared that he thought " the ayes" had it . Loud cheering followed this announcement , ancl many left the Hall , who , not hearing the ivords " I think" so clearly as the words " the ayes have it , " concluded that the affair was at an end , when , some of the Grand Officers having dissented from the opinion expressed by the Deputy Grand Master , another show of hands was called for , and eventually a division took place , the Grand Officers generally , we believe , with the exception of the Deputy Grand Master ancl the Senior Grand Warden , who did not vote , voting for expulsion , but there
appeared—For the Amendment 14 . 5 Against it 127 Majority—18 The declaration of which was received with loud cheers . The applause having ended , the Grand Poursuivant and three Grand Stewards entered Dr . Crucefix ' s room , and desired his attendance