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The Thirtieth Of October, 1840.—Conclusion Of The Case Of Dr. Crucefix.
in Grand Lodge , to sign the apology that had been accepted . The Doctor went accordingly , and was most warmly welcomed . On his reaching the pedestal , the Deputy Grand Master stated that the Grand Lodge had , after a very mature consideration of all circumstances , determined to accept the apology , which he hoped was offered in the amplest sincerity . His Lordship then called the attention of the Brother to a passage in the Constitutions , ancl concluded by stating that he believed the
publication of the proceedings in June last had tended to the disquiet of the Order . * Dr . CRUOEFIX , after carefully reading the paper , respectfully demanded a copy , and on receiving the promise of the Deputy Grand Master , was proceeding to sign it , when The Hon . Fox MAULE rose , ancl objected to the copy of a document belonging to Grand Lodge being permitted .
The DEPUTY GRAND MASTER . —I consider that any one signing a paper of such a nature is entitled to a copy . Dr . CRUOEFIX . —My Lord , the Brother is rather quick . I have not yet signed the paper , but will do so most cheerfully . It was then ten minutes to one o ' clock . The Doctor again retired , with some difficulty however , from the ardent congratulations of his friends .
Bro . the HON . Fox MAULE then begged permission to address a few words to the Grand Lodge , with a view to the promotion of future harmony . He said he confessed he was disappointed at the result , yet he trusted that , with the proceedings of that clay , all heart-burnings would cease—a sentiment which was loudly cheered . Having closed the Lodge , the Deputy Grand Master retired amidst the unanimous plaudits of the Brethren .. His task had been equall
y difficult ancl unpleasant , but the most consummate judgment , and strict honesty of purpose , carried him through it , to the satisfaction of the most critical . After the Grand Lodge , about twenty friends met in the Doctor ' s room , and refreshed themselves . The Grand Secretary went to the Palace . And thus ended these most eventful proceedings . f
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The Thirtieth Of October, 1840.—Conclusion Of The Case Of Dr. Crucefix.
in Grand Lodge , to sign the apology that had been accepted . The Doctor went accordingly , and was most warmly welcomed . On his reaching the pedestal , the Deputy Grand Master stated that the Grand Lodge had , after a very mature consideration of all circumstances , determined to accept the apology , which he hoped was offered in the amplest sincerity . His Lordship then called the attention of the Brother to a passage in the Constitutions , ancl concluded by stating that he believed the
publication of the proceedings in June last had tended to the disquiet of the Order . * Dr . CRUOEFIX , after carefully reading the paper , respectfully demanded a copy , and on receiving the promise of the Deputy Grand Master , was proceeding to sign it , when The Hon . Fox MAULE rose , ancl objected to the copy of a document belonging to Grand Lodge being permitted .
The DEPUTY GRAND MASTER . —I consider that any one signing a paper of such a nature is entitled to a copy . Dr . CRUOEFIX . —My Lord , the Brother is rather quick . I have not yet signed the paper , but will do so most cheerfully . It was then ten minutes to one o ' clock . The Doctor again retired , with some difficulty however , from the ardent congratulations of his friends .
Bro . the HON . Fox MAULE then begged permission to address a few words to the Grand Lodge , with a view to the promotion of future harmony . He said he confessed he was disappointed at the result , yet he trusted that , with the proceedings of that clay , all heart-burnings would cease—a sentiment which was loudly cheered . Having closed the Lodge , the Deputy Grand Master retired amidst the unanimous plaudits of the Brethren .. His task had been equall
y difficult ancl unpleasant , but the most consummate judgment , and strict honesty of purpose , carried him through it , to the satisfaction of the most critical . After the Grand Lodge , about twenty friends met in the Doctor ' s room , and refreshed themselves . The Grand Secretary went to the Palace . And thus ended these most eventful proceedings . f