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incorrect deposition of the W . M . of the Hoyal Sussex Lodge ( No . 491 ); _ Considering that the inexplicable refusal on the part of the complaining brother to reply to the questions which Bros . Le Sueur , Durell , and Le Couteur had put to him , had served only farther to complicate this very simple affair ; Considering that the opinion , or rather the advice , expressed by tbe Prov . G . M . on this subject , based upon depositions so

false and deceptive , can be but a reflex of them ; Lastly , —Considering that the Prov . G . M . has pronounced no decision on the subject uf the said complaint which Bro . Hoard had made ; Resolved—That the lodge maintain in its integrity the resolution unanimously adopted at its last regular meeting with respect to the said Bro . Huard , and that the following addition respecting a circumstanceat that time forgotten and overlooked

, , be added thereto after the words , " to offer an apology or excuse to those whom he had traduced , " —" and above all to Bro . Schmitt , P . M ., whose honour , uprightness , and probity he has disgracefully outraged , in a conversation with non-Masons , by attributing to him , as a Mason , vile motives and interests , in order thereby to enable him the better to impose on the credulity of his brethren , and ( exploiter ) to take mean advantage of them . "

Bro . Tracey , W . M . of the Yarborough Lodge ( No . 244 ) , though merely a visitor , felt it bis duty to state that be had been present at the last meeting of the Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 491 ) , when Bro . Manuel also attended , and that he could bear testimony to the conciliating spirit and gentle manner in which he had spoken of the conduct of Bro . Huard , giving him every opportunity to retract or explain any hasty expressions which he may have uttered in a moment of excitementbut that far

, from accepting the chance thus kindly offered to put an end to this unpleasant affair , he had repeated his insulting language , aud Bro . Tracey added that his impression was that the scene was the most disgraceful he had ever witnessed in a Masonic lodge . Bro . Manuel stated , that knowing the Prov . G . Master would be present at the last meeting of the Sussex Lodge , he had attended , in order that , whatever might occur , the Prov . G . M .

might be a witness , and be unable to profess ignorance or difficulty in reconciling the conflicting statements of others , and especially as in his communication to Bro . Le Sueur the Prov . G . M . had cast reflections on the inconsistency of Bro . Durell in remaining to partake of the banquet in the presence of Bro . Huard , when be felt that he had been insulted by him . Bro . Manuel said that he attended on this occasion , as a member of the Royal Sussex Lodge , and desired to explain the motives

of Bro . Durell on a former occasion in remaining as a visitor after the indignities to which he had been exposed , and of himself now in coming to the meeting . It was simply to afford every facility to Bro . Huard , if brother he could be styled , for recalling or explaining words used under misapprehension or excitement . Bro . Manuel could not but feel that the Prov . G . M . had taken advantage of Bro . Durell ' s kind motives in remaining without evincing angry feelingand had

misrepre-, sented them so as to turn them against him . He ( Bro . Manuel ) had not only spoken in the mildest terms possible with regard to Bro . Huard , but had gone further , by saying that it was possible that his own ears had deceived him , and that he may have been totally mistaken as to what fell from Bro . Hoard ' s lips ; if so , he required no apology , but was willing to receive any disclaimer or explanation which might be offered . Any

right minded Mason would have eagerly embraced such an opportunity of setting himself straight with his brethren ; nay , any man , Mason or not , who had a heart in his breast , would have adopted such a course . All attempts at reconciliation were , however , futile , for the only reply obtained from Bro . Huard was a reiteration of the insulting remarks previously made . Bro . Manuel concluded by saying , " May we not congratulate ourselves on having shut -our doors against such a

man ? " Bro . Schmitt , P . M . and Sec , again read the preamble and resolution proposed , and indignantly , rebutted the charges made against himself by Bro . Huard . Several other brethren having made a few remarks expressive of opinions in favour of the resolution , the W . M . gave a brief resume of the circumstances , and concluded by putting the resolution to the meeting , which was carried unanimously . Scarcely had matters reached this point , before , to the surprise of all present , the Inner Guard announced that Bro . Huard

was in the ante-room claiming : admission to the lodge . After a short consultation as to the course to be pursued , the following brethren were appointed as a deputation to confer with Bro . Huard , and to carry out their instructions . Bros . Du Jardin , P . M . 590 ; Tracey , W . M . 244 ; Rogers , W . M . 1003 ; Grimmond , P . M . Justice Lodge , Irish Registry , 34 . They accordingly left the lodge with the minute book . On their return , Bro . Du Jardin stated that they had read to Bro . Huard the

resolution passed , and had expressed the determination of the Lodge not to admit him until he had made an ample apology in writing to the members of the Cesaree Lodge , several of whom as Directors of the Temple he had insulted , as well as openly in the Royal Sussex Lodge , where the expressions were used , and also an apology to Bro . Schmitt , whom he had calumniated as a Mason in the presence of several who were not Masons . In reply Bro . Huard observed that he had not insulted

the brethren named , nor calumniated Bro . Schmitt ; consequently he had no apology to make , but that if any definitecharge were preferred against him , he would either acknowledge or deny the truth of it . Bro . Grimmond observed that in reply to a remark made by himself , Bro . Huard had said that he had established a right tovisit a lodge , and had a judgment from the Prov . G . Master to that effect ; on this Bro . Grimmond had asked him to produce it , which he said he was unable to do , as he had not brought it with him .

Thus ended for the time this disagreeable and vexatious , affair , of which , however , more will of course be heard ; from itliowever will probably ensue results not only beneficial to the province , as enabling the Craft to pursue iis course unfettered and with great advantage , for numerically it is stronger in Jersey than in most places , but also beneficial to Freemasonry in general , as leading to the settlement of a question which is by no means well defined in the " Book of Constitutions . "

The lodge having been opened by the W . M . in the second degree , Bros . Pinel and Boudier were admitted and passed to the rank of Fellow Craft , after which they received the usual , charge . The lodge was closed in the second degree . The following resolution was proposed by Bro . Grimmond ,. seconded by Bro . John Blampiedand carried unanimousl .

, y That the Secretary do transmit a copy of the minute of October 26 th respecting Bro , Huard , and confirmed this evening , to the W . M . ' s of the Royal Sussex and Prince of Wales Loclges , of which Bro . Huard is a member , accompanied by a statement of his claim for admission to the lodge this evening , and of the course of action pursued thereupon . Bro . Manuel proposed his brother-in-law as a candidate for

initiation at the next meeting . He also mentioned that a serious accident had recently occurred to a respected member of the lodge , who was entitled to the kind sympathy of the brethren , inasmuch as it was highly probable that amputation of the leg would be found necessary . A deputation was accordingly chosen to see Bro . Ouless , and to assure him of the kindly / eeling of the members of the lodge under these afflicting circumstances .

No other business offering , the lodge was closed at ten o'clock , and the brethren retired to the banqueting room to partake of refreshment , aud to endeavour , by the exhibition of social and fraternal feeling , to do away with the unpleasant impressions which the events of the evening bad produced on their minds . [ Our local correspondent considers that some apology is due for the unusual length of the above report , which , nevertheless ,

has been considerably curtailed . The importance of the subject , the possibility that the same circumstances may arise elsewhere , at any time , and the desirability that the subject should be well ventilated with a view to final settlement , are offered in explanation , and , as a reason for entering somewhat into detail . It may be added that , before transmission , it has been submitted for approval to the W . M . and I . P . M . of Lodge La Cesaree . — ED . P . M . MAG . AND MASONIC MIRROR . ]

ST . AUBIN ' S LODGE ( NO . 958 ) . —The regular monthly meeting was held on Tuesday , November 21 st , at the Masonic rooms . In the absence of the W . M ., who was in England , Bro . Dr . R . G . F . Smith , P . M . 342 , presided , assisted by Bro . Oatley acting as S . W . ; Bro . Mannan , J . W . ; and Bro . Dr . Hopkins , I . P . M . The minutes of tbe last meeting were read and confirmed . Several matters of business having been transacted , the lodge was opened in tho second and afterwards in the third degree . By request tho I . P . M . gave a lecture on the third