| Description | Present at the meeting: The President; Dr Harris; Mr Hill; Dr Arbuthnot; Dr Cockburn; Mr Clavel; Mr Isted; Dr Sloane; Mr Pitfield; Mr Bemde; Sir John Percival; Mr Moreland; Mr Halley; Mr Waller; Mr Lowthorp; Dr Woodward; Dr Mead; Mr Foley
' Dr Sloane declared that he meant no Affront to Dr Woodward by any Gestures he made at a late Meeting of the Society.
These following Questions were proposed, and the Votes taken by Ballott.
Whether it be the opinion of the Councill that Dr Sloane's having declared that he did not intend by any Grimaces to affront Dr Woodward be sufficient Satisfaction.
Carried in the Affirmative that it is sufficient Satisfaction.
Wheether it be the opinion of the Councill, that Dr Woodward declare that he is sorry that he misunderstood Dr Sloane, and beg his pardon for the reflecting Words he spake.
Caried in the Affirmative that Dr Woodward do declare it.
Dr Woodward refusing to make the said declaration and to beg Dr Sloane's pardon, the following Question was put : Whether Dr Woodward for creating disturbance by the said reflecting words after a former Admonition upon the Statute of Ejection, and for restoring the peace of the Society be removed from the Council.
Carried in the Affirmative that he be removed.
Whether the Thanks of the Council shall be returned to Dr Sloane for his pains and fidelity in serving the Society as Secretary.
It was carried in the Affirmative, and Dr Sloane was thanked. ' |