THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE LIBRARY |a .^' Gift of the Author ? g: FREEMASONRY IN PENNSYLVANIA 1727-1907 AS SHOWN BY THE EECOKDS OF LODGE NO. 2, F. AND A. M. OF PHILADELPHIA FROM THE YEAR A. L. 5757, A. D. 1757 COMPILED FROM ORIGINAL SOURCES BY NORRIS S. BARRATT PAST MASTER LODGE No. 2 JULIUS F. SACHSE PAST MASTER LODGE No. 91 VOLUME II Covering Period 1781-1813 PHILADELPHIA 1909 Copyright 1909 By Geokge B. Orlady Press of The new Era Printing Company Lancaster. Pa. SRIF MS OFFICE OP THE R. W. Gkand Master OF F. & A. Masons in Philadelphia Masonic Temple. Philadelphia, November 1, 1909. Brethren— The second volume of the history of Lodge No. 2 entitled "Freemasonry in Pennsylvania," compiled from original sources by Brother Norris S. Barratt, Past Master of Lodge No. 2, and Brother Julius F. Sachse, Paster Master of Lodge No. 91, under your direction has been carefully examined by me, and I hereby authorize its publication. I find it accurately and conscientiously done, and if anything more in- teresting than the first volume, which I have already said is an invaluable contribution to the Masonic literature of this country. It will prove a mine of information to the student of American Freemasonry and the craft generally. Fraternally yours, George B. Orlady, Grand Master. To P. M. NoRRis S. Barratt, Chairman, P. M. John Middleton, P. M. John K. McCarthy, P. M. William H. Shoemaker, P. M. Harry Anderson, Committee on Bistort/ Lodge No. 2. \-:7G75lC7 2 3 ? PREFACE. Volume I of the History of Freemasonry in Penn- sylvania, compiled from the records of Lodge No. 2, brought us to St. John's Day, 1781. Volume II is from that date to the close of Decem- ber, 1813. The Worshipful Master Brother Lyman M. Doerr reappointed P. M. Brother Norris S. Barratt, Chair- man, P. M. Brother John Middleton, P. M. Brother John K. McCarthy, P. M. Brother Harry Anderson and P. M. Brother William H. Shoemaker as the Committee on History. The Chairman, P. M. Brother Norris S. Barratt, and Brother Julius F. Sachse, Litt.D., P. M. of Columbia Lodge, No. 91, librarian of the Grand Lodge, continued as compilers. The result of their work is before you. The Right Wor- shipful Grand Master, George B. Orlady, in author- izing its publication, is graciously pleased to observe that it will prove a mine of information to the student of American Freemasonry and the craft generally. The City of Philadelphia, as is well known, up to 1800 was not only the capital of the State of Penn- 1730 — jfreemasonr^ in Pennsylvania— 1907 sylvania but of the nation, and many of our brethren were actively engaged in public affairs, so that Lodge No. 2 has an intensely interesting history during this period. This Masonic history related with simplicity and directness from the minutes eloquent of fraternity, patriotism, religion and liberty, we hope will interest and instruct you. The beauty of the principles of Freemasonry ap- peal to all of us, as they did to our first members, and we know that the practice of those principles could not fail to make them better men and better citizens. As we review their labors in an appreciative way, let us also be animated by their spirit of fra- ternity and give to all of them, great or humble as they may have been, the meed of praise that is their due who in any degree helped to maintain the tradi- tions of the craft and make the history of Lodge No. 2. We commence with the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Va., which ended the British attempt to conquer America and insured independence. The English Ahiman Eezon was not suited to our needs, so Rev. Brother Dr. William Smith, a member of Lodge No. 2, Provost of the College of Philadelphia, now the University of Pennsylvania, and Grand Secretary in 1783, under the direction of the Grand Lodge abridged and digested it and dedicated it to George Washington, Esq., General and Commander- in-chief of the armies of the United States, as is IPrefacc shown by the facsimile of title page and dedication on page 7. The most important Masonic event of the year 1783, in addition to the publication of the New Ahiman E-ezon, was an effort made to establish a fund ''For the relief of distressed and indigent Free Masons." This was the first attempt at organized Masonic charity in the western world. In 1781 Lodge No. 2 met in Videll's Alley on Second Street below Chestnut, then, in the old Freemason's Lodge in Lodge Alley on Second Street near Walnut, and after its sale temporarily in Joseph Morris' build- ing in Black Horse Alley below Market Street east of Second Street. All the Masonic bodies took part in the dedication of the Morris building. On the first of October, 1785, the old Freemasons' Lodge was sold at public auction, and the proceeds thereof, $1,533.57, belonging to the survivors of the Grand Lodge who had contributed, were donated to the City of Philadelphia ''to furnish the poor with fire wood," and it will be interesting to the brethren to learn that it is still held by the Board of City Trusts and has been merged in the city fuel fund. The close of the Provincial Grand Lodge, and our notice of September 25, 1786, to the Grand Lodge of England, of our independence, and the formation of the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Ac- cepted Masons of Pennsylvania, to which we all owe 1730— ifrcemaeonri? In Pennsylvania— 1907 allegiance; and that we considered ourselves under no ties, except those of brotherly love and affection, to any other Grand Lodge; the mistake of Brother Solomon Bush, who delivered the notice to the Grand Lodge of Moderns at London, and their brotherly admonition to us under the impression that it came from the Lodges that they had warranted (when the communication was intended for the Grand Lodge of Ancient York Masons at London), are interesting incidents now made known to the Masonic world for the first tune. It is further a noteworthy fact that the error made by Brother Bush in delivering his message to the Grand Lodge of Moderns in 1788 was the means of bringing about fraternal relations be- tween that body and our own Grand Lodge, and it is believed that this is the only case on record where a foreign Grand Body was in fraternal communication with both of the English Grand Lodges. As a matter of fact it was the precursor of the ultimate union of the two English Grand Lodges which was happily con- summated some twenty years later. Among the distinguished members of Lodge No. 2 in addition to the roll of honor containing sixteen colonels, ten majors and twenty-eight captains men- tioned in Volume I, who helped to obtain American independence, and deserve more than a passing no- tice, are Col. Thomas Proctor, Joseph Dean, Captain Allen McLane, Col. Eleazer Oswald, Captain Peter preface Stephen Duponceau, Richard Wistar and Dr. Caspar Wistar, but as copious notes of the lives and achieve- ments of Col. Proctor, Joseph Dean, Captain McLane, George A. Baker and Colonel Oswald appear in the text, it is unnecessary to repeat them here except to add to the list Captain Duponceau, Richard Wistar and Dr. Caspar Wistar. Captain Peter S. Duponceau, an eminent scholar and linguist, was a native of France, born the third of June, 1760, at St. Martin in the Isle of Rhe. After the death of his father, persuaded by his mother he took up the religious life at the Benedictine College of St. Jean d'Angely and he became Abbe Duponceau. Although his American friends never could picture him to themselves as an abbe with tonsured head, yet he led this life until 1775, when he decided to abandon it and go to Paris, where he supported himself by teaching English and Italian. Here he met Baron Steuben, became his secretary and accompanied him to America in 1777, where he joined the American army with the rank of captain and aid-de-camp. He spent the memorable winter 1777-8 with the army at Valley Forge. Speaking of their sufferings he said: ''They bore their condition of half-naked, half-fam- ished men with fortitude, resignation and patience. Sometimes you might see soldiers pop their heads out of their huts, and call out in an undertone 'No bread— no soldier, ' but a single word from their officer 1730 — ifreemasonri? in ipennsi^lvania— 1907 would still their complaint." He remained in the army until 1781, when he became a citizen of Penn- sylvania. After the Revolution was over he studied law, and was admitted to the Philadelphia Bar. He was a great philologist and an author of a treatise upon the Chinese language and had a distinguished reputation at home and abroad. He died at his home, northeast comer of Sixth and Chestnut Streets, April 1, 1844, in his eighty-fourth year. In his early life he had been connected with the State Department as assistant to Robert R. Livingston, which brought him into contact with all the early statesmen and Revo- lutionary heroes. In a discourse upon his death delivered by Dr. Robley Dunglison before the Amer- ican Philosophical Society he quotes from a letter of Duponceau which shows the life of a Philadelphia lawyer in early days: In the beginning of the present century, during the reign of the embargo, non-intercourse, and other restrictive measures produced by the British orders in council, and the Berlin and Milan decrees, a great number of cases were carried up from this city to the Supreme Court of the United States. The counsel engaged in those causes were in the habit of go- ing together to Washington to argue their causes before that tribunal. These were Mr. Ingersoll, Mr. Dallas, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Edward Tilghman, Mr. Rawle and myself, who am, alas, the only survivor of that joyous band. We hired a stage to ourselves, in which we proceeded by easy journeys. The court sat then, in the month of February; so that we had to travel preface in the depth of winter, through bad roads, in the midst of rain, hail and snow, in no very comfortable way. Nevertheless, as soon as we were out of the city, and felt the flush of air, we were like school boys in the playground on a holiday ; and we began to kill time by all the means that our imaginations could suggest. Flashes of wit shot their coruscations on all sides; puns of the genuine Philadelphia stamp were handed out ; old college stories were revived; macaroni Latin was spoken with great purity; songs were sung — even classical songs — among which I recollect the famous Bacchanalian of the Archdeacon of Oxford, ' ' ]\Iihi est propositum in taberna mori " ; in short, we might have been taken for anything but the grave counsel- lors of the celebrated bar of Philadelphia. I shall always remember with pleasure those delightful jour- neys, in which we all became intimately acquainted with each other; for on such occasions, when free scope is given to the imagination, men appear in their true characters, and no art can prevent them from showing themselves as they really are. Our appearance at the bar of the Supreme Court was always a scene of triumph. We entered the hall together, and Judge Bushrod Washington was heard to say : ' ' This is my bar. ' ' Our causes had a preference over all others, in consideration of the distance w^e had to travel. The greatest liberality was shown to us by the members of the profession who usually attended that court. It was really a proud thing, at that time, to be a Philadelphia lawyer. On the acquisition of Louisiana he was offered the Chief Justiceship of the new territory by President Jefferson, but declined. Chief Justice James T. Mit- chell, of Pennsylvania, lately said of him: It is doubtful if he was not always more of a scholar and 1730 — ifrcemasonr)? in ipenns^lvania — 1907 philosopher than a lawyer, but he took great interest in the science of jurisprudence and in the brotherhood of the bar especially among the younger men. He occupied a very prom- inent place in the intellectual life of his day, having been first provost of the Law Academy, second chancellor of the Law Association, president of the Historical Society of Pennsyl- vania and of the American Philosophical Society. Eichard Wistar was born in Pliiladeli)hia on the twentieth of July, 1756. He was a member of the Society of Friends. In 1790 he was in the hardware business at the northwest corner of Third and Market Streets. The Friends disowned Mm for his patriotism during the Eevolution and for marrying Sarah Morris out of meeting. His Masonic certificate on parchment in English, French and Spanish is dated twenty- seventh of August, 1779, and signed by Brother John Wood of Lodge No. 2, Grand Secretary. It is re- lated of him that he always carried with him his Masonic certificate tied up in a silken bag when he traveled by sea or land. How great a patriot he was is best illustrated by his letter of June 11, 1783, as Worshipful Master of Lodge No. 2, on page 44, to the Eight Worshipful Grand Master asking for a dispensation to initiate three Eevolutionary colonels. He was also noted for his generosity, and on April 11, 1785, he contributed £2 5s. to Lodge No. 2 for building a house for the Grand Lodge. He resigned in 1791 to form with some others Lodge No. 51, and preface was the Worshipful Master mentioned in the warrant. He died in 1821. Dr. Caspar Wistar, one of Philadelphia's most dis- tinguished physicians, the brother of Richard, was born on the thirteenth of September, 1761. He studied medicine under Dr. John Redman, who was also a member of Lodge No. 2, and in 1782 he was given the degree of doctor of medicine by the University of Pennsylvania. He then continued his medical studies in London and Edinburgh. In 1787 he was physician to the Philadelphia Dispensary and a mem- ber of the College of Physicians and the American Philosophical Society. He rendered most efficient service during the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 and contracted that disease himself, but fortunately recov- ered. In 1792 he was assistant professor of anatomy in the University of Pennsylvania and subsequently was professor of that branch from 1808 to 1818. He was the founder of the Wistar Museum of the University of Pennsylvania, 36th and Woodland Avenue. An- atomy was his forte, but he was well versed in chemistry, botany, mineralogy and history in all its branches. It was his custom to. gather around him weekly at his house many of the men of learning in Philadelphia or from foreign parts, and this is the origin of our present Wistar Party which is called after him. He died on the fourteenth of January, 1818. X730— jfreemasonr)^ in Pennsylvania — 1907 The leading part taken by Lodge No. 2 in early Freemasonry is readily understood when we recall who these men were and their high social and pro- fessional standing in Philadelphia. The first American flag displayed on the Thames at London after the peace of 1783 was on the ship '' William Penn," commanded by Captain James Josiah, a member of Lodge No. 2, and who com- manded the sloop "Le Gerard" assisting the brig *' Convention, " Captain Houston, in the capture of the sloop "Active," which resulted in the memorable contest between the state and the nation. Brother Lafayette stopped in Philadelphia, August 9, 1784, on his way to Mt. Vernon to visit Brother George Washington and present him with the Masonic apron now in the Grand Lodge library, and it was then that Brother John Parke of Lodge No. 2 in honor of his ]3resence composed and published the ode greeting Brother Lafayette. In 1785 the Sublime Lodge of Perfection was con- secrated, and Brother Joseph Dean, a member of Lodge No. 2, and later Senior Grand Warden, pre- sented to the Grand Lodge a lot of ground southwest corner Twelfth and Walnut streets upon which to build a Grand Lodge house. It was considered at that time too far out in the country for the purpose, and it was therefore on February 23, 1809, unfortu- nately sold for $2,000. preface Rev. Samuel Magaw, Vice Provost of the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania, a member of the craft, delivered a sermon for the benefit of the poor at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Saturday, December 27, 1783, dedicated to the Chevalier de Luzerne, min- ister to the United States from the Court of France, as shown by facsimile. The next event was a sermon on the character of the Evangelist St. John preached December 27, 1784, before the Grand Lodge at Christ Church by the Rev. William White, Chaplain to Congress, 1781- 1801, rector of Christ Church and St. Peter's, who upon the organization of the American Episcopal Church became the first Bishop. His consecration took place at Lambeth Palace, London, England, on February 4, 1787. The year 1793 is memorable because of the epidemic of yellow fever and the attempts of the French emigres to destroy our faith in our Supreme Master, the great architect of the universe, and our new government, going so far as to attempt to impeach President Washington. As is well known, their efforts failed and the failure was contributed to in no slight degree by the craft, who performed the duty which Masons ought always to inculcate, viz.: to God, our neighbor and ourselves. The conspicuous leaders who stood for law, order and religion were President Washing- ton, Bishop William White and Pastor Helmuth of the Lutheran Church. 1730— iTrcemasonr)^ in Pennsylvania — 1907 On December 27, 1793, St. John's Day, the Grand Lodge attended Divine service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and the Masonic prayer delivered by Rev. Samuel Magaw, D.D., the rector, was considered of such importance that it was published in pamphlet form. The facsimile of the service, prayer and dedi- cation are reproduced. St. John's Day, June 24, 1795, was observed by a public procession from the Grand Lodge, Fifth and Arch Streets, to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Second and Pine Streets, where a sermon was delivered by Rev. Brother Dr. William Smith, of Lodge No. 2. Our illustrious brother, General George Washing- ton, having died. Brother George A. Baker, Grand Secretary, a member of Lodge No. 2, on December 23, 1799, notified the brethren to meet in consequence of an invitation of the Committee of Arrangements of Congress to attend the funeral oration in honor of the late Lieutenant General George Washington as directed by Congress. The Grand Lodge decided to join in the honor about to be shown to the memory of our illustrious deceased brother, and the brethren then formed in due order in the Grand Lodge Room, and mo^dng from thence joined in the general proces- sion, which formed in the middle of Chestnut Street, right on Sixth. The route was down Fifth to Walnut Street, down Walnut to Fourth and up Fourth to Zion German Lutheran Church. A bier covered with preface a pall was carried in the procession by six sergeants and was deposited in front of the altar beneath the pulpit. An anthem, monody and dirge composed for the occasion was sung by a choir, the leading voices in which were artists from the theatre in Chestnut Street, the original music of which is now in the Library of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. The funeral service was pronounced by the Rt. Rev. Bishop William White, after which General Henry Lee, of Virginia, delivered the address in accordance with the resolution of Congress, wherein Brother Washington was characterized as being ''First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen," which being ended, the Masonic proces- sion returned to the Grand Lodge room. On January 1, 1800, the French Lodge L'Amenite, No. 73, of the Pennsylvania jurisdiction, held a Public Lodge of Sorrow, upon which occasion an oration in French on Brother George Washington was delivered by Brother Simon Chaudron. The facsimile of the title page of this oration is reproduced in both French and English. Subsequently on Washington's birth- day, twenty-second day of February, 1800, the Grand Lodge listened to an oration commemorative of the virtues and greatness of General Washington by Rev. Brother Samuel Magaw, D.D., at the German Luth- eran Church, Philadelphia, the title page of which is also reproduced. 1730— ifreemasonr]? in ipenns^lvanta— 1907 The anniversary of St. John's Day was observed on Monday, the twenty-fourth of June, 1811, at St. John's Lutheran Church, on the south side of Eace Street, below Sixth Street, by an oration on Masonry by the Right Worshipful Grand Master James Milnor and the singing of two Masonic hymns specially com- posed for the occasion, one by Brother Robert Taylor and the other by Brother Joseph Clay, Past Master of Lodge No. 3. The craft then proceeded to the Chestnut Street hall, then just completed, where the ceremony of formal dedication took place, followed by a banquet attended by the Grand Officers of New Jersey and Maryland and other respectable visitors and brethren, two hundred in number. The records show and the craft in reading this book cannot fail to be impressed with the fact that our ancient brethren dispensed charity with a liberal hand according to their means to those entitled to it. Like the Psalmist, we have considered the days of old and the years that are past and have set forth the life and achievements of Lodge No. 2 as it is recorded. It is a Masonic record to be proud of, and in saying it we recall Lord Macauley's words that "A people which takes no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors will never achieve anything worthy to be remembered with pride by remote descendants." If this history shall serve to make the craft more proud of our Masonic forefathers who practiced out preface of the Locige those pure principles of fraternity and morality they were taught within it, our end will be attained. We cannot let this opportunity pass without ex- pressing our obligations and thanks to Eight Wor- shipful Grand Master Brother Louis C. Massey, of Florida, Brother Daniel W. Nead, P. M., of Colonial Lodge No. 631, for preparing index of subjects and names. Also Honorable William White Wiltbank and Honorable John M. Scott, for their courtesy and as- sistance. Past Master of Lodge No. 2, Chairman, -X ^ LliliU O' ^CLC^h>e^ Fast Master of Columbia Lodge No. 91, Librarian, Compilers. November 1, 1909. CONTENTS. CHAPTER XIV. Under the Provincial Grand Lodge, 1781-1783 ... 1 CHAPTER XV. The Dawn of Peace and Prosperity, 1784-1785 ... 51 CHAPTER XVI. The Close of the Provincial Grand Lodge, 1786 . . 103 CHAPTER XVII. Under the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Penn- sylvania, 1787-1792 132 CHAPTER XVIII. The Close of the Eighteenth Century, 1793-1799 . 181 CHAPTER XIX. Independence Hall, 1800-1802 257 CHAPTER XX. Pennsylvania Freemason's Hall, 1803-1811 .... 294 CHAPTER XXL The New Masonic Hall, Chestnut Street, 1811-1819. 398 INDEX. Subjects 444 Names 458 xxi ILLUSTRATIONS. PLATES Independence Hall (Chromotype) frontispiece Masons Arms, Edition 1783 facing page 4 Portrait Peter S. Duponceau " " 20 Portrait Kichard Wistar " " 33 Portrait Dr. Caspar Wistar " " 40 Washington's Masonic Apron " " 53 Portrait Joseph Dean " " 56 St. Paul's Church, Philadelphia " " 67 Portrait Rev. William White, D.D " " 80 Portrait Col. Allen McLanei " "109 Portrait Rev. Joseph Pilmore " " 116 Title Page Magaw's Prayer, 1786 " "130 Meeting House of the Free Quakers (Chromo- type) " "168 Bro. George Washington (Contemporary Por- trait) \ . . " "225 Portrait Rt. Rev. Bishop William White . . u u 256 Washington Funeral Procession " " 265 ZiON Evangelical Lutheran Church .... " " 270 Portrait George A. Baker " " 273 Freemasons^ Hall, Filbert St. (Chromotype). " " 294 Portrait Norris Stanley " " 358 Bill of Lading, Bro. Adam Dickey " " 362 Masonic Hall, Chestnut St. (Chromotype) . . « " 398 St. John's Lutheran Church, Interior ... " " 402 Oration James ^lnor, 1811, Title Page ... " " 407 miustrations ILLUSTRATIONS AND FACSIMILES IN TEXT The Allseeing Eye page 1 Washington Arms " 4 Ahiman Rezon, 1783, Title Page " 7 Ahiman Eezon, 1783, Endorsement " 8 Ahiman Rezon, 1783, Dedication " 9 Ahiman Rezon, 1783, Bill for " 10 Vignette " 50 Autograph von Worn " 64 Magaw Sermon, 1783, Title Page " 67 Magaw Sermon, 1783, Dedication " 68 White Sermon, 1784, Title Page " 80 Specimen Penmanship " 82 Allan McLane's Application " 111 PiLMORE Sermon, 1786, Title Page " 114 Pilmore Sermon, 1786, Dedication " 115 Autograph George Wescott " 116 Magaw Prayer, 1786, Title Page " 130 Magaw Prayer, 1786, Endorsement " 131 JVIagaw Sermon, 1793, Title Page "196 Magaw Sermon, 1793, Dedication " 197 Grand Lodge Notice, 1797 "230 Grand Lodge Notice, 1799 " 254 Oraison Funebre, Chaudron, 1800, Title " 260 Funeral Oration, Chaudron, 1800, Title " 261 Notice of Memorial Service, 1800 " 263 Order of Procession, February 22, 1800 " 265 Magaw Oration, February 22, 1800, Title "269 Phillips' Pocket Companion, 1805, Title Page ... " 395 MiLNOR Oration on Masonry, 1811, Title Page ... " 406 M^ Freemasonry in Pennsylvania 1730 — 1907 CHAPTER XIV. Under the Provincial Grand Lodge. UR second volume of the History of ''Freemasonry in Pennsylvania" as shown by the Records of the Provincial Grand Lodge, together with those of Lodge No. 2 and contemporary sister Lodges, begins with a transcript of the third minute book of the venerable Lodge No. 2, and covers the period from 1782 to June 16, 1787. Un- fortunately there is no date to the first entry in the old leather-bound tome. The transactions here re- corded are undoubtedly the ones alluded to "as being transcribed into a new book," on page 440 of the previous volume. The first regular entry for the year 1782 appears to be of the Lodge held Wednesday, January 9, 1782. With the advent of the new year the political condi- tions of the country assumed a more normal shape. 1 1 1730— Jfreemasonr^ in ipenns^lvanla — 1907 The surrender of Cornwallis in the previous October, had virtually ended the British attempt to conquer America. Peace and independence now seemed assured. The financial skies also commenced to brighten, and our Fraternity entered upon an era of activity which extended to both our own Grand Lodge and the subordinate lodges at home and in the several states owing Masonic fealty to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. The question of a General Grand Master for the American Colonies having been eliminated by the adverse action of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, as set forth in Chapter XIL of our initial volume, the chief event of Masonic import now was the compila- tion of an abridgment of the English Ahiman Rezon or Book of Constitutions, suitable for modern needs, under the changed condition of affairs, both political and social. This important matter was under con- sideration since the year 1779, when at the Grand Communication held on December 20. A motion was made and seconded that a new Edition of the Book of Constitution be prepared for the press, and the Deputy Grand Master [Bro. John Coats], the Grand Sec'y [Rev. Bro. William Smith], Br. Young Treasurer of No. 2, Br. Bernard of No. 3, Br. Whitehead of No. 4, and Br. Leaming of No. 13, were appointed a Committe to revise and Prepare the Constitution for the press, and lay it be- fore the next Quarterly Communication, leaving out what may be superfluous. 2 "innDer tbc provincial (5ran^ XoDge This important task was assigned by the Com- mittee to Rev. Brother William Smith, D.D., who was perhaps the most learned scholar in the state and a member of Lodge No. 2, and at the same time Grand Secretary of the Provincial Grand Lodge. How well and satisfactorily the Reverend Brother completed this revision, which was really a labor of love, is shown by the minutes of the Grand Lodge, viz. : November 22, 1781. Grand Lodge of Emergency. The Right Worshipful, William Ball, Esq., Grand Master. The Grand Secretary opened the Business of the evening by informing that the Lodge was call'd together in Order to give their Sanction to the New Book of Constitutions, as order 'd to be revised and published for the benefit of the Brethren in America, — whereupon the Manuscript was or- der 'd to be read. The Book of Constitutions being read, the same was unanimously approved of and Order 'd to be printed. Resolv'd, That the Mason's Arms be engraved as a frontispiece for the book, and in case our beloved and Illus- trious Brother General Washington permit it to be dedicated to him, that his Excellency's Arms be engraved and prefixed to the Dedication. The Thanks of the Grand Lodge were Unanimously ordered to be given to the Grand Secretary, for the care and attention with w^hich he has revised and abridged the Constitution Book. The patriotic spirit of our forbears shines out prominently in this effort to honor General Wash- 3 1730— iTreemasonr^ in Pennsylvania — 1907 ington. The only regret is that the resolution to insert the Washington arms in front of the Dedica- tion was not carried into effect. The special frontispiece of the "Mason's Arms" was engraved by Brother Robert Scot.^ This represented Arms of Brother George Washington. Proposed as a prefix to the dedication of the Aliiman Eezon, but evidently not sanctioned by him. the arms of the most ''Ancient and Honorable Fra- ternity of Free and Accepted Masons" together with the "Arms of the Operative or Stone Mason's" Guild. An edition of two thousand were printed by Kinnan & Leacock, for which they received the sum of £ 14—4—0 as per minutes of March 29, 1784. ^ Robert Scot, b. England. This appears to have been his earliest work in this country. He was later Engraver to the Mint. 4 JPrinled, By Kinnan Sljeacoc/e FRONTISPIECE OF THE AHIMAN REZON, PENNSYLVANIA, 1783. ORIGINAL PLATE IN MUSEUM OF THE GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA. "UnDer tbc provincial (BranD XoDqc The original engraved plate of this frontispiece is now on exhibition, together with an original im- pression by Kinnan & Leacock, in the Museum of the Grand Lodge Library in the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia. Shortly after the motion was adopted to prepare the New American Ahiman Rezon a committee was appointed to enquire as to how many copies of the new constitutions would be taken by the various subordinate Lodges. The report was made at the Grand Communication, December 18, 1780, in which Lodge No. 2 heads the list with the report ' ' that they will take two hundred Copies of the Constitution Books." Arrangements were also made for the print- ing of the proposed book. For this purpose, at the March Communication in 1781, it was "Ordered that twenty pounds specie, or the exchange, be advanced to Brother Sellers to procure paper for printing the Constitution Books." As a further matter of interest we may recall the fact that Brother William Sellers was the surviving partner of the old firm of Hall & Sellers, whose senior member during his lifetime was so active a member in both the Grand Lodge and of Lodge No. 2. On account of the financial troubles of that day, continental scrip having fallen almost to zero, the publication suffered delay. At the Grand Communication, December 23, 1782, it was ordered, 5 X730— ifreemaeonr^ in Pennsylvania — X907 That the Sermon and Prayer, as delivered by Brother Smith, Grand Sec'y, some time since, be printed in the Book of Constitutions, and that the Dy. Gd. Sec'y be ordered to present the thanks of this Grand Lodge to Bro. Smith for his care, attention, etc., in forming the same, which thanks are to be inserted in the said Book of Constitutions. Agreeable to the above order Bro. Joseph Howell, Jr., Deputy Grand Secretary, sent an extract from the minutes to the printer for insertion in the book. It was not until St. John's day, June 24, 1783, that the New Ahiman Rezon was ready for delivery. Upon the Quarterly Communication on that day Bros. Rutherford, Proctor and Jennings were appointed a committee to issue a circular letter and send it to the several Lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge, informing them of the Book of Con- stitutions being ready for delivery, requesting to know what number each Lodge will take. On motion it was also agreed: That Brother Sellers and Woodhouse shall have the Privilege of disposing of the Books of Constitutions to those Brethren who may want the same at the rate of 5/p. each Book p. Dozen and 7/6 for each single one, until next St. John's Day when this Gr. Lodge agrees to receive and pay for those which may be left on hand. Brother Sellers in- formed that 2000 books be printed, 1000 of which were or- dered to be bound neatly. At an Emergency Lodge held July 12, 1783, it was ordered, 6 lunger the provincial (Brant) %o^qc AHIMAN REZON • ABRIDGED AND DIGESTED : ASA Helf to all that are, or would Be Free and Accepted MASONS. TO WHICH IS ADDED, A SERMON, Preached in CHRIST-CHURCH, Philadelphia, At a General Communication, Celebrated, agreeable to the Constitutions) otr Monday, December 28, 1778, as the Anmiver- SARY OF St. JOHN the £vangelist. published by ORDER OF The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, By WILLIAM SMITH, D. D. PHILADELPHIA: Printed bv HALL and S£LL£RS* M^DCe^LXXXIlJ. Title Page of Ahiman Eezon. 7 1730— ifreemaeonri? in ipennsiPlvanta— 1907 Grand Lodge of Pennjylvania^ November 22, 1781. fT'HE Abridgement of the Book of Constitutions being read, the fame was unanimoujly approved of and ordered to be printed^ and alfo, that the Thanks of this Grand Lodge be given to our beloved Brother^ the Reverend William Smith, D. D. Grand Secretary, for the great Care end Attention he has bejlowed in revifing and abridging the f aid Book of Constitutions, Extract from the Minutes, Joseph Howell, jun. D. G. ^ecry, Endoesement of Grand Lodge. IHn^er tbe provincial (5ran^ Xot)ge TO HIS EXCSLLENCY GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq- GENERAL AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OP THE Armies of the United States O F AMERICA: TTN Teftimonyt as well of his exalted Scr- "^ vices to his Country, as of that noble Philanthropy which diilinguifhes Him among Masons, the following Consti- tutions of the mofl ancient and honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Mafons, by Order and in Behalf of the Grand Lodge of Pennjylvania, &c. is dedicated. By his Excellency's Mofl humble Servants And fcdthful Brother, William Smith, G. Secretary, 7««f 24, 1782. Dedication of Ahiman Eezon. 9 1730— jfrcemasonrg in pennsslvanta— 1907 10 1Iln&er tbe provinctal (Brant) %o^qc That three dozen Books of the Constitutions be presented to our worthy Brother, the Eev'd Doc'r Smith, for the great care and attention which he has paid in revising the same — as also a Letter expressing the thanks of this G^ Lodge to him. During the years 1782 and 1783 political contro- versy continued to run high, and was marked by personal disputes, in which Brother Thomas Proctor and Eleazer Oswald were prominent factors, without, however, affecting our Fraternity. The most important Masonic event of the year 1783, in addition to the publication of the New Ahiman Kezon, was an effort made to establish a fund ^'For the relief of distressed and indigent Free Masons.' ' This was the first attempt at organized Masonic charity in the western world. This matter was considered in open Lodge on the fifteenth of March, just two days after the news had reached Philadelphia of the signing of a preliminary treaty of peace with England, and was brought to America by the Packet ''General Washington," which reached Philadelphia on the twelfth of March, 1783. Beginning of Third Minute Book of Lodge No. 2. Transactions. — An E. A. Lodge opened, when con- formable to the Dispensation mentioned in the Trans- actions of the preceeding Lodge night— Ezekiel Bowen, Eichard MacGuffin, William Tinsley, Tristram Moore, and Thomas Speer (Clandestine Masons) were bal- 11 1730— ifreemasonr^ in ipennsi^lvania— 1907 loted for, to be initiated into the sacred mysteries of the ancient Craft, and unanimously approved, as worthy- Brother Hoopes of Lodge No 14, who petitioned to be admitted a member of this Lodge was proved worthy by sufferage, and accordingly admitted. The petition of Mess Moffit and Shutwell, praying for admission into the fellowship and fraternity of the ancient Masons, were read and ordered to ly on the Books, conformable to the Bye-Laws. The petition of Bro. Grrayson praying of the Lodge to be indulged with the same exalted Honor, was also read, and ordered to lie on the Books. Bros. Bowen and MacGuffin were now admitted to Masonic fellowship by being solemnly initiated into the Mysteries of the First degree of our order Bros Wister, Farril and Hoopes were appointed a Committe on the petition of Mess. Moffet— Shutwell and Grayson Bro E. Jones of Lodge No 4, exhibited to the Lodge a Complaint against Bro. W"" Bradford, on the subject of a contract respecting Pork.— Bro. Bradford being then absent, Bros Proctor and Fallon were appointed to communicate to him, that such complaint hath been instituted. On Motion made by Bro Proctor, seconded by Bro Rutherford, that (in lieu of all past arrearages) the sum of Fifteen pounds be paid by this, to the Grand Lodge, so soon as our Lodge funds will conveniently 12 IDlnDcr tbe provincial (BranD %o^qc admit of such deduction— Whereupon the question was put from the Chair, to be decided on by the Hold- ing up of Hands; when it was carried in the affirma- tive by a Majority. It was then moved from the Chair at the Requisi- tion of Mr Jno MacPherson,^ that on Vacation nights he be indulged the privilege of making use of the Lodge room, for the Laudable purpose of lecturing on the Iseoretic and Experimental Tenets held forth by Sir Isaac Newton and others, in their systems of Natural Philosophy: "When it was unanimously agreed by the Brethren then present, that such request of this learned Gentleman be complied with; as it tended to diffuse science, and throw light on doctrines hitherto considered by less elevated minds, as abtruse, and even inscrutable.— A clause is, however, super added: that for the Safety of the Lodge, it's Furniture and Implements, the Tyler always attend when such Lec- tures are exhibited; and that for each time, and such attendance, he be paid by Mr MacPherson, the sum of One Dollar. Bro. Kirkpatrick paid 7 shillings 6d. for Mr Gray- son. Bros. Bowden & MacGuffin paid £ 1—15—0 Each for their Initiation and 3 shillings 9d. each for the Tylers dues. ^ John Maepherson was the builder and owner of the Mansion known as " Mt. Pleasant " now in Fairmount park. Two of his sons were prominent officers during the Revolution. The mansion was occupied for a short time by Benedict Arnold after his marriage to Peggy Ship pen. 13 1730— 3freema0onr^ in pennsi^Ivania— 1907 Bro Christoph Irwine pd. £ 4—8—6 in full for his initiation fees and arrearages. Paid at same time, by order of the W. M. into the hands of Bro Kirkpatrick and Dick, the sum of six Dollars, for the purpose of obtaining Refreshments for the Brethren, and the further sum of two Dollars to the Tyler for Tyling the Lodge and Summoning the Members In consideration of the accumulated business of the Lodge, this night, the Members present unanimously agreed to dispense with the lecture which by the Bye- Laws, is obligatory on the Master every stated Lodge night, except the Majority then present and pleased to excuse him therefrom— and his Fine was therefore remitted. — The Lodge adjourned to the hour of Five tomorrow evening— and was then closed in good harmony. J. Fallon Sec'y Wednesday, January 9, 1782, A. M. 5785.— Extra Lodge opened in due form. Bro Charles Young W. M. in the Chair— Farril, S. W.— Fisher, J. W.-Proctor, P. M.-Fallon, Sec'y— Present 13 Members, and 7 Visiting Brethren. Transactions. — An E. A. Lodge opened. Bro. Hoopes paid 20 Shillings— the stated fees for having been admitted a Member of the Lodge.— J. McLain paid 7 Shillings dues to last S' John's Day.— Mr. Moffit, who petitioned, was balloted for and approved 14 itnnDer tbe iprovtncial Grant) %ot>QC last Lodge night, and being necessarily called to Sea before the expiration of time fixed by the By-Laws for his Initiation, hath now been entered into the mys- teries of the first Masonic Step, in Virtue of a Dis- pensation from the D. G. Master, granted for that purpose.— He gave thanks and paid £ 3—10—0 fees and 7.06d for the Tyler. E. A. Lodge Closed & F. C. Opened. Bros. J. Bowen and R MacGufifin were passed to Second Degree. F. C. Lodge Closed and M. M. Lodge opened, when Bro J^ MacLain was raised to the third step. Bro Young W. M. of the Lodge was, at this period called out of Lodge on business, when his Jewels & Chair were resigned to Bro Boyle, who raised Bros. E. Bowen and W. MacGuffin to the Sublime Step in Masonry. On Motion made by Bro Proctor, seconded by Bro Boyle, the W, M. then presiding, the sum of £ 1—10 —6 was then deposited by the Brethren, for the pur- pose of purchasing a Great Coat for Bro Gyslin, the Tyler. Received three Dollars from Bros Bowen and Mac- Guffin for the expenses of the night, out of which four Shillings and Six pence were paid to the Tyler— for Biscuits purchased. Lodge closed half past Eleven in good Fellowship & Harmony. Saturday, January 12, i785.— Extra Lodge opened X730— ifreemaeonr^ in jpenns^lvanta— 1907 in due form. Bro. Clias. Young, W. M in the Chair. —Present— Seven Members and one Visitor. Transactions.— A F. C. Lodge was opened and Bro Moffit was passed to second Degree— F. C. Lodge closed and M. M. Lodge opened when Bro Moffit was raised to sublime degree of M. M. and rendered thanks for that exalted Honor.— Lodge then closed in perfect harmony Monday, January 14, i7S5.— Extra Lodge opened in due form Bro Chas. Young Esq W. M. in the Chair.— Present— Eight Members and nine Visiting Brethren. — Transactions.— A F. C. Lodge opened— Bro. C. Irwine passed to second step in Masonry. F. C. Lodge then closed, and M. M. opened; when the Bro. just passed, was then raised to the Degree of a M. M. Paid Bro. Farrel one quarter Dollar to disburse for Candles for the night. Lodge closed in good Har- mony.— Tuesday, February 12, ^755.— Stated Lodge in due form. Bro. P. Farril S. W. and W. M. pro. tempore in the Chair.— Bro. W" M. Smith— Treas, and S. W. pro. tem.— Wister J. W. pro. tern Present, Eleven Members and eleven Visiting brethren. Transactions.— Ajd. E. A. Lodge opened. When an authentic extract from the minutes of Lodge No 4, was Communicated by Bros Adams and Ord of that Lodge:— 16 "inn^er tbe provincial 0rant) %o^qc "Mr Mich^ Clerk, having lain tlie usual time on our books, was balloted for, and being by the report found unworthy, was blackball' d— Ordered that the above be made known to the different Lodges in our Vi- cinity"— Signed J. Shober Sec'y. The aforesaid Committe (Adams & Ord) were further authorized to represent to this Lodge, the wish of Lodge No 4, that a Committe be appointed to convene with other Committes from the different Lodges of this City, on the subject of deliberating, consulting and deciding on the propriety of raising the Initiation fees, as also on the subject of making better provision for Bro Gyslin, the Tyler.— Eeport adopted and Bros Smith and Wister appointed a com- mitte for the purpose. Mess. Tinsley and Grayson, were initiated in the first degree.— The W. M. then gave an E. A. Lecture. At half past ten, the Lodge Closed in good Fellow- ship. Wednesday, February 13, ^755.- Extra Lodge in due form. Bro P. Farril S. W. in the Chair— Pres- ent, Eight Members, and five Visitors. Transactions. — A F. C. Lodge opened— Bro Tins- ley was passed. F. C. Lodge closed and M. M. Lodge opened when Bro Tinsley was raised to third Degree. — M. M. Lodge closed and E. A. Lodge opened, when Tristram Moore and Thomas Speer were Entered. It was then Motioned from the Chair, to have the sentiments of the Lodge, whether past experience had 1730— yreemasonr^ in ipenns^lvanta— X907 not evinced, tliat the use and abuse hitherto made of the indulgence so liberally granted to Mr Jno. Mc- Pherson occasionally to possess the Lodge-room, for the purpose of Lecturing on Astronomy &c, doth not actually authorize the Lodge, to revoke the said Indul- gence; and further that the Secretary be directed to desire Mr McPherson, to have all his Implements and Aparatus removed out of the said room by the second Tuesday in March next, being the Stated Lodge night; when, after some short debate, and the question being again put, it was unanimously carried in the affirma- tive: whereupon, the Secretary was directed, to have a Letter prepared, and addressed to Mr McPherson, expressive of this decision in order to submit it to the revision of this Lodge on the next night of meeting. The Lodge then closed, and adjourned, till tomor- row night, to convene in the Lodge room of No 3, which the Master, officers and Brethren of that Lodge obligingly granted, as Mr McPherson had preemptorily protested against the admission of this Lodge to their own Appartment, and as Bro. Shippen had occasion for the adjoining— Lodgeroom of No 13; whose busi- ness this Lodge are unwilling to impede— Parted at the hour of ten in good Harmony. Thursday, February 14, 1782.— 'Extra Lodge in due form. Bro. P. Farril S. W. in the Chair. Present- ten members and seven Visitors. Transactions.— An E. A. Lodge opened; when a Letter written by the Secretary, addressed to Mr John 18 lUn^cv tbe provincial (Brant) XoOgc McPherson, on subject set forth in the Journals of last night, was read, and approved. E. A. Lodge closed and F. C. opened when Bros Moore and Speer were passed to second degree. F. C. Lodge closed and M. M. Opened, when Bros. Moore and Speer were raised to the sublime degree in Masonry, Closed in Harmony and good fellowship ^ past 10. Tuesday, March 12, 175^.— Stated Lodge opened in due form. Bro P. Farril S. W. in the Chair— Pres- ent 12 Members 8 Visiting Brethren. Transactions. — An E. A. Lodge opened; when a Eeport was read from, the United Committes of Lodges No. 2, 3, 4, 9 and 13, respecting Initiation Fees, as also the better support and provision for Bro Gysling, the Tyler of these respective Lodges; which report was exhibited in the followingwords feformi- ^Resolved, That the fees from each candidate in future be the sum of two Half-Johannes^ to the funds of the Lodge, five Shillings to the Sec'y? and the same sum of five shillings to the Tyler,— '' Resolved, That in consideration of the long ser- vices, and present helpless situation of Bro. W. Gysling, it is the sense and determination of this Com- mitte, that as long as Brother Gysling is capable of acting as Tyler, the different lodges he serves allow him two Dollars a month, one of which to be paid him at each stated monthly meeting, the other to be de- ^ Half-Johannis, a Portugese gold coin then current in commer- cial circles, same as the louis d'or and doubloon. The equivalent for the half Johannis in United States gold is about $6.86. 19 1730— jfrecmasonr^ in penne^lvanta— 1907 tained in the hands of the Treasurer, to be laid out according to the direction of the Lodges. W. Moore Smitl; Committee of No 2 Wm Adams p ^ , r Committee of No 3 Geo Way Committee of No 4 Wm Matthews \ ^ xr o TTT /-< 1 J ^ Committee oi No 9 Wm Copeland j Jas. Howell jr Com. of No 13 February 14, 17(9^.— Whereupon the question being put from the chair, It was unanimously adopted — A letter was then read, signed Danl. Eoberdeau and addressed to the W. M. of this Lodge, respecting, a settlement with the Managers, or Trustees of this Building for past and future terms of Eent-roll and expenses for the same ; As also a Billet upon the same subject, undersigned Danl. Roberdeau and Jno Swift, addressed to Mr Ball our W. G. M : ; when after some debate the further consideration of this Matter was postponed, until the arrival of Bro. Wm Smith the Grand Secretary, who was supposed to be the Person best acquainted with every ground of title and claim in these managers to make such requisitions.— A Petition was then exhibited by Bro. W" Moore Smith, from Captain Duponceau,^ requesting to be admitted to the Honor of Masonic Fellowship; when, according to the tenor of our By-Laws, it was ordered to lie on the Books, until the next stated Lodge-meet- ^ Peter Stephen Duponceau, b. France, 1760, d. Philadelphia, 1844. Came to America as member of Baron Steuben's Staff, later trans- lator for the Secretarj^ of Foreign Affairs. At time of his death he was president of the American Philosophical Society. 20 BRO. CAPT. PETER STEPHEN DUPONCEAU. BORN FRANCE, 1760. DIED PHILADELPHIA, PA., 1844. SOLDIE.R, STATESMAN AND PHILOLOGIST. innDer tbe iprovincial Grant) %o^qc ing: and Bros. Proctor and Kirkpatrick were ap- pointed to make the proper Enquiries into his char- acter and conduct. It was next Motioned by Bro McCullough, and sec- onded by Bro Proctor, that the accusation with which Bro Harman Courter hath been formerly impeached by Bro Clarkson, and hitherto unsupported and not finally determined on, be now (in Justice to the suffer- ing character of a Brother, and in justice to the Honor of the Craft) taken into consideration; when it was the sense of the Lodge, that an Extra Lodge be called on the next Friday Evening, at six 'clock, for finally hearing and determining on the merits of said Impeachment; and Bros. McCullough and W™ Fisher were appointed to advise the Parties thereof. Tuesday, March 13, :Z7cv tbe iprovtndal 6ran^ %ot>QC due form— Present— Bro Alex Rutherford in the Chair. "W" Smith Gr. Treasurer.— Jer^ Fisher S. W.— Bro. McCulloch J. W.— Bros Fallon— C. Irvine— Hopes— C. Erdman — Duffy — Malahon — Jarvis.— Visiting- Brethren — Bros. Hamilton — I^un — Aertson — Parr— Henderson— Hughes (1st time). Transactions.— An E. A. Lodge opened— a petition was received from Mr John Rutherford— ordered to lie on the Books— referred to Bros Hopes & Mc- Culloch. The number of Brethren being too few for holding the election of officers as established by the Bye-Laws, this Business was therefore defferred to a future meeting before S* Johns.— A F. C. Lodge then opened, when Bro Charles Erdman & Andrew Duffy were passed to F. C. As there was no nourishment provided, no dues were paid, Lodge was then adjourned to next Friday night Closed in good Harmony. June 14, iT'S^.- Adjourned Stated Lodge in due form — Bro Charles Young W. M.— Present— Proctor P. M Eleven members, and five Visitors Transactions.— An E. A. Lodge was opened, and an election held for officers to serve for the ensuing six months: When Bro Chas. Young was re-elected to the Chair— Bro Wister S. W.— Bro Roberts J. "W. 25 X730— jfreemasonr^ in ipenns^lvania— X907 — Bro W™ Fisher, Treas.— Bro Hopes Sec'y.— Bro Jarvis S. D— Bro. Chris. Irvin J. D. and Bros Sewell and King Stewards.— It was then agreed that the Brethren dine on the ensuing St John's Day at Bro Skinners near the Play House. June 15, 1782.—'Lodge opened in due form— Bro C. Young W. M. Present, Eleven members,— three Visitors.— Transactions.— A. M. M. Lodge opened when Bros. King, Molohan and Erdman were raised to the sub- lime degree of M. M. St. John's Day, June 24, 1785.- Present Bros Chas. Young W. M.-Wister S. W. Eoberts- J. W.— W"^ M. Smith.— Savage Fallon— Gassaway—Shewell— Hopes —Erdman Irvine and W. Fisher.— Visiting Brethren. —Bros Allen— Ord— Connor. Transactions.— A Masters Lodge was opened in due form, when the officers were installed, according to ancient usage.— The customary congratulations, then passed. When an E. A. Lodge was Opened and Closed. The Brethren then adjourned to Bro Skinner's where a dinner was prepared, and the day spent in festivity and good Harmony.— July 9, :Z7<95.— Stated Lodge— Present— Bro Chas. Young W. M.— Eleven members— six Visitors. Transactions.— An E. A. Lodge Opened, when Mr Stephen Deponceau was initiated, and received the first degree in Masonry, returned and gave thanks. 26 "IHnDer tbe provincial (BranD %o^qc Petitions were received from Messrs. Eames Geary, and Thomas Maybray.— John Rutherford, was balloted for and approved. Following Committe was appointed to meet at W" Moores cor Almond & front Sts to settle the accounts of the Lodge on friday next at 6 'Clock P. M. viz: The W. M. and Bros Wister— Fisher— Ferrall— Smith —Hopes & Skinner. A letter from Lodge No 9 was read Informing that a certain Hugh Smith— was balloted for and found unworthy. On Motion a Committe was appointed to purchase Aprons, knives and forks, plates etc for the Lodge and to order necessary repairs. June {n. d.), 175^.— Extra Lodge opened in due form. Present Bro Chas Young W. M., Seven members, and five Visitors. Transactions.— An E. A. Lodge opened when Wil- liam Shotwell was balloted for approved and entered. Mess. Geary — Maybray and Wayman having a dis- pensation from the W. D. G. Master— were balloted for and approved. Extra Lodge then adjourned to thursday Evening next at 5 Clock to comply with said dispensations July 25, :Z755.— Adjourned extra Lodge opened. Present— Chas. Young W. M.— ten members- Twelve Visitors Transactions. — An E. A. Lodge opened when Edw. 1730— ifreemasonr^ in pennei^lvanta— 1907 Wayman Thos Maybray and Eneas Geary were en- tered. E. A. Closed F. C. opened— when Bros Way- man and Shotwell were passed to F. C. A Masters Lodge then opened when Bro Weyman was raised to the Sublime degree. July 23* 1782 Lodge number 2 D r to Martin Inginz For a Mallet 2—0 " 3 Sockets 4—6 one piece of Brass 1—6 one Brass Socket 1—6 for cleaning and mending and painting 8 candle sticks £ 3- -0—0 " 2 Culums 8-0 " mending the Arch and Drawer and gluing some pieces 6-0 " cleaning the rooms 6-0 £ 4^9—6 July 31, i7(95.— Extra Lodge opened— Present. Bros. Rutherford D. G. M.-Chas Young W. M. Thos. Proctor P. M and Sixteen members, five Visitors Transactions.— A. dispensation being read in favor of Mr Gifford Dally, who was balloted for, approved and entered. The dues of the night were then paid to the Treasurer for refreshment— a F. C. Lodge was then opened when Bro Eneas Geary was passed to the degree of a F. C. Lodge closed in good Harmony. August 14, i7(S5.— Stated Lodge opened. Present. Bro Charles Young W. M. twelve members, and Eight Visitors :— Bros. Adcock—Ord— Summons— Hamilton —Gilchrist— Oswald— Wliitehead and Wool.— 28 innt)er Ibe provincial (Brant) XoOac Transactions.— K F. C. Lodge opened when Bros Peter Stephen Duponceau & Gifford Dally were passed to the degree of F. C. The Transactions of the Grand Lodge was then read, when the W. M. requested that a committe should be appointed to receive a Subscription from the Brethren to defray the Ground rent of this Lodge House, to be passed to their respective credits, if the former funds were found sufficient, for that pur- pose— Committe:— Bros Wister— Abm. Roberts & W" Fisher jun. The Committe appointed Last stated lodge night were reappointed for settling the old accounts of this Lodge. The Customary Lecture was despensed with. Bro Duponceau paid 10 Shillings being the remainder of his fees. Friday, August 16, IZS^.- Extra Lodge opened in due form— Present— Bro Chas. Young, W M— Twelve Members, and Twelve Visitors. Transactions.— K. M. M. Lodge opened when Bro Gifford Dally was raised to the Sublime degree of Masonry. September 10, 1785.— Stated Lodge opened in due form.— Present Bro Chas. Young W. M. Seven Mem- bers and three Visitors Transactions.— An E. A. Lodge opened— a petition 29 1730— ifreemasonr^ In pennsi^lvanta — 1907 from W" Guise was presented by Bro Erdman— also a Dispensation in favor of Capt W"" Keeler Petitions from Henry Peircy and James Hartly were also received, recomended by Bro Rutherford and Weyman. Referred to Bros W"" Fisher and P. Ferral. Ordered to lay on the books owing to the indispo- sition of the Tyler the brethren were not properly notified. Thursday, September 12, ^75-2.— Adjourned Lodge —Present Bro Chas. Young W. M. Eight Members, and one Visitor. Transactions.— An. E. A. Lodge opened when Capt W" Keeler was balloted for, approved and Entered Mr David Hamilton (a Modern Mason) by dispen- sation, was balloted for, approved and entered. A petition was handed by Bro W" Shirtliff in favor of David Shoemaker with a deposite of one Dollar— ordered to lie on the Books. Tuesday October 8, 1782.— 'Lodge opened in due form— Present Bros Chas. Young W. M.— Geo Hopes —Weyman— D Hamilton— Visitor G. Hamilton. Transactions.— Owing to its being the day of Elec- tion for Representatives in the Assembly— this Lodge was adjourned to Thursday Evening next at 6 O'Clock- Thursday, October 10, i 755.— Adjourned Lodge opened in due form. Present Bro Chas Young W. M. ten Members, and Seven Visiting Brethren. 30 "Un^er Ibe provincial (Brant) %o^qc Transactions.— An E. A. Lodge opened, when Wil- liam Guise Henry Peircy & James Hartley were bal- loted for & found worthy.— On motion of the W. M. a ballot was taken on David Shoemaker, there being one dissenting vote it was deferred to a future day. Lodge closed, F. C. opened, when Bros David Hamilton and William Keeler were passed to F. C. Lodge closed, M. M. opened when Bro D. Hamilton was raised. An application being made by Bro Joseph Howell of Lodge N° 13 to purchase three of our Candlesticks for said Lodge— was granted and Bro Jugier ap- pointed to value the same and report to this Lodge.— Thursday, October 31, 175^.— Extra Lodge in due form. Present Bro Charles Young W. M., Eight Members and five Visitors. Transactions. — An E. A. Lodge opened, when Mr James Hartley was balloted for, approved and En- tered. Four dispensations were then read in favor of Mess. Thomas White, William Thompson, James Carpenter and James Johnson formerly a Modern, they were balloted for, approved and Entered.— Bro Johnson paid £ 3-5-0 in full for his initiation Bros White, Hartley and Carpenter paid £ 6—10-0 each in full for theirs. November 12, 1782. — Stated Lodge. Members Present 31 1730— ifreemaeonri^ in Pennsylvania— 1907 Bro Chas Young W. M. Bro James McLean " Rich. Wister S W " Edw Evans " John Leamy " John Jowis " Edw. Duff " Steph. Shewell jr '' Chr. Erdman " Lieut WTiite " Henry Peircey " James Johnston " W" Keeler " McElhatton " Edw Weyman " Isaac Melcher Visiting Brethren Bro Joseph Howell Bro Geo C. Jenkins " Ptk Duffy " Saml Shober " J. Humphrey " Robt. "Weyman " Chas DaiTach " Saml Nichols. " Wm Alrichs " M. Whitehead " J. Stafford " Robert Cox " A Boyle " J. S. Howell Transactions.— An E. A. Lodge closed and a Crafts Lodge opened wlien Bros Johnston— Peircey— "White and Hartley were passed to the degree of F. C. An E. A. lecture was given by the W. M. And the officers of the Lodge were authorized to change the night of meeting, and it was accordingly changed to the second Monday of eveiy Month. November 15, i785.— Extra Lodge in due form- Present Bro Chas. Young W. M. Seven Brethren and Eleven Visitors. Transactions.— A M. M. Lodge opened when Bros W" Keeler Henry Peircey and Thos. White were raised to the sublime degree of M. M. November 13 [sic'\, i7S5.— Extra Lodge opened in due form Present, Bro Richard Wister Master P. T.— Eleven Members and Eight Visitors. Trowisaci^ioiis.- AnE. A. Lodge opened, when Hemy 32 RICHARD WISTAR, W. M. LODGE, No. 2. BORN PHILADELPHIA JULY 20. 1756; DIED JUNE 6, 1821. inn^er tbe provincial 6ran^ Xo^oe Guize was balloted for, approved and entered, returned thanks and paid £ 6—10—0 in full for his initiation fees. December 9, i 7(9-2.- Stated Lodge opened in Due form. Present Bro. Jac. Bankson in the Chair— Wis- ter, S. W.— Weyman, J. W. pt Rutherford— Peircey —McCartney— Guize— Erdman—Melchior — Hartley —Hopes. Visiting Brethren— Bros Hand— Marshall — Robt. Weyman— Shober and Hunter (1st time) Transactions.— A.n E. A. Lodge Opened, when peti- tions were read from W"" Milnor and Isaac Penning- ton, recommended by Bro Bankson— ordered to lay on the Books and referred to Bros Wister and Melcher. This being the stated night preceeding St John's, the following Brethren were duly elected, officers for the Coming six Months, Viz Bro Richard Wister W. M. Bro Abrm. Roberts Senior and Bro W" Fisher Junior Wardens.— Bro Patk Parrel, Treasurer, Bro Hopes Secretary. Bro Jere'' Fisher Sen. and Bro Hartley Jun Deacons. This Lodge closed and a Mas- ters opened when Bro James Hartley was raised to the degree of a M. M. December 27, 1782.— ^i John's Day.— Bro A, Rutherford D, G. M. in the Chair Visiting Brethren " Wister S. W. Bro Adcoek " McLean " Ord " McEUhatton " Bernard " Hopes " Simmons " Young 3 33 X730— 3freema0onr^ in ipenne^lvanta— 1907 A Master Masons Lodge opened in due form when the following Brethren were installed, according to ancient form viz— Bro. Richard Wister Master— Bro A Roberts Senior, and Bro W"" Fisher Junior War- dens and Bro Patt Ferrall, Treasurer Closed in good Harmony. January 13, 1785. —Stated Lodge.— Opened in due form. Present Bro Richard Wister W. M.— thirteen Members, and Eleven Visitors. Transactions.— An E. A. Lodge opened Bros W° Milner and Isaac Pennington were balloted for and found worthy. A petition was read in favor of Capt John Erwin, recomended by Bros Proctor and Young, with a dispensation from the R. W. D. G. Master being duly balloted for was approved.— Two petitions were then read in favor of Mr Wliite Mat- lack and Nathan Twining recomended by Bros Poctor and Young— ordered to lie on the Books— Committe Farral, Roberts and Hopes. Bros. Milnor and Pennington were entered. A Committe from Lodge No 4 waited on this Lodge with a requisition from their body, praying that they might be admitted to the use of this Lodge room, their own being for many reasons inconvenient to meet in, when the sense of the Lodge being taken by Ballot it was given in the Affirmative, provided their meet- ings would not interfere with the Meetings of this Lodge and No 13. Received of Bro Milnor and Pennington £ 6—10-0 34 IDlnDer the provincial 6ran^ XoDge Each in full for their initiation fees, and also paid thirty shillings for the expenses of the night. Letter from Wm. Rogers, Grand Chaplain. Philada Jany 1—1783 Dear Sir The Bearer hereof Mrs Ann Tatnall is a person with whom I am well acquainted, She is a Widow "Woman with an Orphan Grand Child to support & stands in great need from her destitute Situation of any help the Charitable see fit to Bestow. Hearing of the Collection made by our Fraternity on Satur- day, she has applyed to me for a Note to you in her Favor — From, D'" S""., y""^. affectionately W". Rogers Wn^LiAM Adcock Esq"". R. W. G. M. January 29, i7(S5.— Extra Lodge opened in due form Present Bro Wistar W. M. thirteen Members and Seven Visitors. Transactions.— An E. A. Lodge opened, when a dis- pensation was read in favor of Robert Adams a Clan- destine Mason and Peter Dow, his business not per- mitting him to remain the usual time for initiation. Thy were balloted for, approved and entered. A F. C. Lodge opened, when Bro Adams was passed a Fellow Craft. January 31, i7S5.— Extra Lodge, opened in due form— Present Bro Rich. Wister W. M. seventeen Members,— Eight Visitors. Transactions.— An E. A. Lodge opened and closed. 35 1730— 3freema0onr^ in ipcnns^^lvania — 1907 A F. C. Opened, when Bro Milnor, Pennington and Dow were passed to degrees of F. C. This Lodge Closed and a Masters opened, when Bros. Robert Adams, and Peter Dow were raised to the sublime degree. Monday, February 10, i7S5.— Stated Lodge opened —Present Bro Rich. Wister in the Chair, Twenty Members— Twelve Visiting Brethren. Transactions.— An E. A. Lodge opened, when Bro Irvin was balloted for, approved and Entered. Three Petitions were then read from Caspar Wister, Abrm. Shoemaker and Aaron Musgrove, ordered to lie on the books, and Bros Roberts and Keeler to examine into their characters. Committe report on Mess White Matlack and Na- thanial Twining being favorable, they were balloted for and approved. A Memorial from Bro. Thos. Eddison of Lodge N° 3 was read praying relief from the different Lodges in this City. A Committe from Lodges No 3,— 4— 9 and 13 waited on this Lodge in order to consult on the necessity of raising the Lodge dues, from 1 shilling to a quarter of a Dollar, as the former sum was found inadequate to the Charitable purposes intended— Bros Keeler,— Hopes and Ferrall were appointed a Committe for that purpose. A M. M. Lodge opened when Bros. Milnor and Pennington were raised to the degree of M. M. 36 "lIlnDer tbe provincial 6ranD %o^qc February 11, J7.S5.— Extra Lodge opened— Present — Bro Rich. Wister W. M.— Seven Members— Two Visiting brethren. Transactions.— An E. A. Lo(^ge opened, when White Matlack was initiated into the first step of Masonry. February 14, i7QC Joseph Hawke and John Erdman Smith had been black balled in their Lodge. This being the stated night preceeding the festival of St John the Baptist following brethren being duly balloted for, were appointed officers for the ensuing six Months: viz: Bro Thomas Proctor Master " Charles Erdman Senior Warden '* George Hopes Junior Warden a Ferrall on a request from the Chair was re- appointed Treasurer ^' John Leamey appointed, Secretary The Multiplicity of Complaints of a most singular Nature lodged at several times against Harman Courter, late a member of this Lodge being taken into Consideration, after some debate it was unani- mously agreed, he should be expell'd the Body as by his general character & behaviour, he was found even unworthy of a special summons as Customary, he was accordingly expelled & his name erased from the Books of the Lodge, the secretary is ordered to give notice of the same to the Grand Lodge, and the dif- ferent Lodges in this City. June 11, i7S5.— Extra Lodge— opened in due form. Present Bro Proctor master p. t.— Nine members- Eight Visitors Transactions.— A. F. C. Lodge opened when Thomas Meuse was passed to degree of F. C. Lodge Closed, 43 1730— ifreemaeonri? in ipenne^lvania— 1907 and Masters lodge opened, when Bro Mense afore- said was raised to the Sublime degree.— Adjourned to Friday next at 7 'Clock in the evening— each member to have notice of same. June 13, i7S5.— Extra Lodge Open'd in due form Present— Bro Wister W. M. fourteen members- ten Visitors The following application was presented by Rev. Bro. Wm. Smith, D.D.: Philad'a June 6, 1783 Dear Brother Wistar — The Bearers hereof Cols. Doherty, Espie & Hoffnagle are desirous of being initiated into the Fraternity of free-Masons. They are unexceptionable Characters, men of public Rank & Credit in the Counties of Bedford & "Westmoreland, and will be of great Use in preventing the Progress of Clandestine Masonry, & promoting the true Craft & Art according to the ancient Rules & Practice. M"". Huffnagle will give you some Reasons why they should be speedily made, & their Residing at a great Distance requires it. I am desirous they should be initiated & proceed from our Lodge N°. 2 & do heartily recommend it to you as a Master to call a special Lodge, & to stand Godfather for them in my Name, as I am on my way to New York & shall not return till Wednesday next. I have spoken to Brothers Rutherford & Proctor. The last, viz. Brother Proctor is acquainted with them. Yours &c "WHiLiAM Smith An Application having been made by Cols. Dougherty, Espie & Haffnagle to becom Ancient Masons, and their stay in this City will not permit their laying the accustomed time 44 ■^n^er tbe jprovtndal (Brant) %o^qc on the books and they being warmly recommended as men of Note both in Publick & private life, I am induced to solicit for a dispensation for their being made to-morrow Evening, as believing that it will give the Craft weight and influence in the frontier Counties of the State. I am S"". your friend Richard Wistar, Master No. 2 Right Worshipful Grand Master. June 11, 1783. Transactions.— An E. A. Lodge opened when three dispensations were read, granted by the R. W. G. Master in favor of Col John Dougherty— Col David Espie and Col Huffnagle who being duly balloted for, were approved and Initiated. This Lodge then Closed and a F. C. Lodge opened, when the said three Brothers were passed to the de- gree of P. C. Received from Each of the above £ 6—10—0— Total £ 19-10.- June 14, i7(55.— Extra Lodge— opened in due form. Present— Bro Proctor Master— ten Members,— Nine Visitors Transactions.— A. Masters Lodge being duly opened when Bros Dougherty— Espie & Huffnagle were raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons. Tuesday, St. John's Day, June 24, 1783.— K. M. 5783. Present Bro Proctor, W. M. Visitors " Roberts, S. W. R. W. Grand Master 45 1730— 3frcema0onri? in ipennei^lvania — X907 Bro Ferrall, J. W. p t Bro Ord Pm. No 3 " Milnor, S. D. ii Service M' No 9 " Pennington J. D a Reid No 3 « Eutherford a Mathews P M No 9 " Proctor a Hamilton W. M. No 3 " Wyley 11 Christie 29 " McLean (( Tilton 3 " Young ii a a Copeland Culbertson Stafford 9 ii Whitehead P M " Transactions.— Ijodige opened in due form— This being St John's day, agreeable to the By-Laws, the Lodge proceeded to Install the officers chosen for the ensuing 6 months, when Bro Proctor, was installed and saluted by the Brethren Bro Charles Erdman, Senior Warden— Bro. Geo. Hopes, Junior Warden, Bro Patt'' Ferrall reappointed Treasurer and Bro. John Leamy as Secretary. July 14, i7(S5.— Stated Lodge, opened in due form —Present Bro Proctor, W. M.— Wister, S. W. p. t— Hopes, J. W.— Milnor, S. D. Pennington J. D.— Fer- rall, Treas— Leamy, Sec 'y.— Seven Members, and Twelve— Visitors. Transactions.— 'Bj-'L^iWS read and debated,— no inovation except, that summons should be sent to every member of this Lodge in the City without any exception. A petition was read in favor of John Sydenham Crapper, Referred to Bros. Ferrall and Roberts. July 22, i7(S5.— Extra Lodge— Opened in due form. Present Bro. Proctor W. M. Seven members— Ten 46 1Iln^er the provincial (SranD %o^qc Visitors, among whom were Bros Hamilton, W. M. of No 3 and Service, W. M. of No 9. Transactions.— An E. A. Lodge opened, when a despeusation from the E. W. Grand Master was read, in favor of Col Moses Eawlings, balloted for, ap- proved and entered. A. E. Lodge Closed F. C. opened when Bro. Rawl- ings was passed to the degree of a F. C. and gave thanks.— August 11, ^785.— Stated Lodge, opened in due form. Present— Bro. Rutherford in the Chair. — Twelve members nineteen Visitors. Transactions.— An E. A. Lodge opened, when a petition was read from Mrs. Catharine Dean, widow of our late Bro John Dean, praying the assistance of this Lodge to enable Jier to enter into business for the support of herself and Lif ant— Ordered that the Treasurer pay M""^ Dean y^ Sum of Six pounds. Mr John Frankford, balloted for, approved, and Entered John Sydenham Crapper was then ballotted for and black balled by five members. On application of John Dusseron, a well recomended brother,— for the sum of 34^ Dollars, for which he offers a Commissary's Note, Signed Benj. Stelle, for 69 Dollars; Ordered that the Treasurer receive the Note and pay to Bro Dusseron the said 34| Dollars. September 8, i7<55.— Stated Lodge— opened in due form 47 1730— ifreemaeonr)^ In ipenne^lvanta — 1907 Present— Bro Erdman, S. W. in the Chair, nine members, and Seven, Visitors. — Transactions.— An E. A. Lodge opened,— Bro Wil- liam von Worn having been regularly examined, and found to be an Ancient Mason, was on his request ad- mitted a Member of this Lodge. Dues were received to the amount of £ 19—4—6 October 13, iZS^.— Stated Lodge— Opened in due form. — Present— Proctor. W. M. twelve members, and Seventeen visitors Transactions.— Kn E. A. Lodge opened, when peti- tion were received from Jacob Gerrard Koch, William Parker, and Capt Robert Chambers, Bros Wister & Erdman appointed a Committe on Mr Koch " McElhatton & Reeves appointed a Committe on Mr Parker " Erdman & Carson appointed a Committe on Capt Chambers. " Benj. Nones and John Parrish were at their re- quest admitted as members of this Lodge. November 10, i7(S5.— Stated Lodge— present— Bro Proctor, W. M— ten members. Eight visitors. Transactions. — An E. A. Lodge opened. Mr Jacob. G. Koch, was balloted for, approved— Petitions were received from Isiah Bush and Venables Bond— or- dered to ly on the Books. By Virtue of a dispensation from the R W. G M, 48 lanDer the provincial 6rant) %ot>QC the Chevalier Longchamps, a Modem Mason was balloted for, approved and Entered— A F. C. Lodge being opened he was passed to F. C— A Masters Lodge being opened he was raised to the Sublime degree of a M. M., his being to leave the City in a few days making it proper to favor him with this expeditious advancement. Ordered that a Master Masons Lodge be held here on Friday evenings for the purpose of improvement in the Craft.— Eeceived Nov 15 1783 from Pat^ Ferrall two pounds seven shillings for one Cord of wood Hawling & Sawing & one shil- ling and ten pence halfpenny for Sweeping Chimneys. WuLiLiAM Beck December 8, i7.— Stated Lodge— Present— Bro Alex Rutherford Masf— John Bartram, S. W.— Joseph Dean, J. W John Irwin S. D. pt— John Melbeck— J. D. Robert Crozier Sec'y- Ash. Humphreys— Jacob Bankson.— Praise Wadman— Louis Dorsiere.— Visi- tors— Bros Wilson— Hansf old— Goffegin—Bankson. — An E. A. Lodge opened in due form.— On Motion of the W. M. and Seconded it is ordered that each member of this Lodge furnish himself with an apron, 118 ^be Close of the provincial (Brant) XoDge and the W. M. is appointed to furnish the Lodge with eighteen new aprons for the use of Visiting brethren An E. A. Lecture was given by the W. Master. May 8, i7.— Stated Lodge— Present. Bro Alex Rutherford W. M— Eight members.— ten Visitors. An E. A. Lodge opened in due form.— The W. M furnished the Lodge with 24 new aprons— Cost 28 Shillings. Mr Geo Knox who petitioned this Lodge the 12*'' Dec"" last as a Modern Mason proved upon Examina- tion to be an Antient Mason, balloted for and ad- mitted. Bros. Charles Brown and Greo Knox having pre- sented the Lodge two Marble pillars ^ five orders of Architecture as a free Gift, the W. M. in the name of the Lodge returned the Lodges thanks to them for the same. The W. M. then gave an E. A. Lecture. Eeceived for Refreshment 24/ 4^d. Received of Bro John Teller £ 1—7—3. which we suppose to be his Lodge dues (Exclusive of the Ten years which he was absent) which the Lodge thought proper to forgive, as Bro Teller applied before he went away for a Certificate, butt for want of time could not obtain it. June 20, i78^.— Extra Lodge— Present— Bro Alex Rutherford Masf— Jno Bartram S. W.— Joseph Dean, J. W.-Jno McLean S. D-Chas. Brown J. D. Geo. Wescott, Treasurer. Robt. Crozier, Sec'y. Praise 119 1730 — Jfreemasonr]^ in ipenns^lvania — X907 Wadman Rev. W" Smith.— Docf Smith. Visitors Jno. Starling— Bros Carrel and Cattrell. An E. A. Lodge being opened in due form. This being a Lodge Called for the purpose of choosing officers for the ensuing Six Months, we proceeded to the Election, and we elected as follows:— viz:— Bro Isaac Pennington Master Bro McLean S. D " Joseph Bartram S. W. " Brown J D " Joseph Dean J. W " Wadman Steward " Wescott Treasurer " Robt Crozier Sec'y Bros Bartram— Dean and Wescott are appointed a committe to inform him of his being elected Master for the ensuing six Months. — The Secretary is ordered to issue summons for the members to meet here on Saturday 10 'Clock being St John's Day. Pd Bro. Wadman for Refreshments £ 1—4—3. We have no minute as to St. John the Baptist's Day, June 24, 1786. That it was kept, with the usual feast and attendant social feature, is shown by the following musical program, a copy of which has fortunately come down to us: The feast of St. John the Baptist's Day, 1786, was celebrated with considerable ceremony. Unfortunately no minute was made of it— the only thing that has come down to us from that festive occasion is the fol- lowing ode sung by the Brethren : For the Festival of St. John the Baptist, June 24, 5786. 120 Ebe Close ot tbe provincial 6ranD Xot)ge Addressed to the Worshipful Master and Brethren of Lodge No. 2 of Ancient York Masons, Philadelphia. Tribus aut novem Miscenter Cyathis Pociila conunodis. Qui Musas amat impares, Ternos ter Cyathos attonitus petet Vates: Horace. Full Chorus Jove in his Chair, Hail Masonry! Blest beam from on high ! Let thy aid, Here display 'd. Our bosoms refine: To Saint John, Raise the song; Let our lays : Sound the praise Of Masonry divine. Swift from the skies. The white-rob 'd Seraph flies; Sent by Jove, From above. With a pure spotless train. From on high, in her eye, We descry, sjanpathy, When she smiles, She beguiles Grief and pain. 121 1730— ifreemasonr^ in pennei^lvanta — 1907 The muses inspire, To join the loud choir, And echo the joyous glad strain. Recitative On out-stretched wings of radiant cherubs borne, More bright than evening bow, or ruddy morn ; With her, lo ! charity from Heaven descends, And glorious freedom in her train attends. Song. Serenely meek in smiles array 'd, Seraphic ardours on her wait, Celestial virtues shine display 'd, Celestial pomp adorns her state. Recitative Around her throne, obsequious move, Soft compassion, pious love. Melting pity, hopes that cheer. And from the wretched drives despair: Divine benevolence before her stands, Grace in her smiles, and bounty in her hands. Air. She comes, religion to restore, To banish care from ev'ry breast; To raise the sick, relieve the poor, And give the weak and weary 'd rest. All hail ! celestial goddess hail ! O Masonry sublime ! Propitious spread thy sacred veil, And cover ev'ry crime. 122 ^be Close ot tbe iprovincial (5ran^ XoD^c Thy sacrifice all sin attones, And still accepted mounts on high ; You ease the wretched brother's groans, You wipe the tear from sorrow 's eye. You brighten ev'ry mortal gloom, You soften anguish, banish strife ; You smooth our passage to the tomb. And fit us for eternal life. Eecitative As Phoebus in the radiant east displays His glorious orb, and sends abroad his rays. The life-inspiring influence spreading round, To cheer mankind, and fructify the ground : Within our sacred walls the goddess stands. Her train, attentive, wait our just commands Forth at the word each willing cherub springs, And scatters blessings from its ambient wings ; Knowledge to some, and happiness to all. Where e 'er dispers 'd around the spacious ball. Air, Devote to thee There goddess see Thy vot'ries knell! They fervent feel Thy soul-exalting fire. Rejoic 'd they rise, Above the skies, Where heav'nly minds aspire, Celestial guest, Inflame each breast, 123 X730— jfreemaeonri? in ipenne^lvania— 1907 With social ardours, mutual love ! Still, more refin'd, Make human kind, 'Till each be like the blest above. Recitative Hail Masonry — thou principal divine ! In which, unnumbered joys incessant shine ; Whose heav'nly influence dilates the mind, That glows with charity to all mankind; Thou perfect emblem of the bliss above He dwells in God, who dwells in boundless love. Song. Dorsetshire March. Let brethren join hands in support of their laws, For Heav'n smiles on us, and prospers our cause: The Lodge which arose under holy Saint John, New lustre receives under Great Washington. Then enter the holy of holies again, With innocence blest, and with hands pure from stain; Our patron shall smile from the regions above. And crown us with peace and with brotherly love. Grand Chorus. PHmADELPHiA, June 24, 5786. July 10, i7<9(>.— Stated Lodge— Present— Bro Alex. Rutherford Masf— A. Humphreys, S. W— T. Proctor, J. W. J. McLean, S. D-C Brown J. D.-R. Crozier, Sec'y M. Cohen.— Visitors Bro. Duplicee P. M. 1st time [Du Plessis] Danl Cassel— Alex Christie— Cot- terel— Fitzgerrald. A Master Masons Lodge opened in due Form, when 124 ^be Close of tbe provincial 6ran^ %o^qc Bro. Tlios. Proctor verbally petitioned the Lodge for the initiation of Doct. Jacob Tobey of Chester. Re- ferred to Bros Humphreys, Proctor and McLean. A petition was read from Bro John Park requesting the loan of Twenty five guineas, for which he offers Bros Eleazer Oswald & Thomas Proctor Security, it was moved by the W. M. and Carried that the Lodge should let Bro Park have the Sum of £ 43—15—0, if the Treasurer has as much in the funds. And to take Bro. Park's note for the same endorsed by Bros Procter & Oswald. Bro Duplicee [Duplessis] proposed renting this Lodge a Room. The W. M. & Bro Humphreys are appointed a Com.mittee to view the Room and report next Stated Night— Pd for Refreshments 14/6 July 27, i7anta— 1907 The next minute book begins under date of July 2, 1789. In the preamble of this book it states that the old Lodge had become extinct without however giving any dates or facts. It will be noted that the last entry of 1787 gives the installation of the officers for the coming Masonic year. That there was some trouble in the Lodge at that time, is gleaned from following resolutions in Grand Lodge, December 17, 1787: Ordered — that the Grand Sec'y summon the members of No. 2, who have declined their meetings for some time past, to convene themselves for the purpose of considering the present State and situation of the same. At the subsequent quarterly communications of the Grand Lodge we find the following entries: March 31, :Z7S8.— The Grand Sec'y informed the Lodge, that agreeable to orders given him, at last quarterly Com- munication, he had convened the members of No. 2, of which he himself was a member. That in consequence thereof, at a meeting of said Lodge, a committe were appointed to collect the Sentiments of the several members of that Lodge, but that the said Lodge had never since met. Whereupon, on Motion and Seconded, — Resolved, — That the Grand Sec'y he directed to convene the members of No. 2, again, and in case of a failure to demand their warrant, &c. In order that it may be returned to the Grand Lodge. June 16, 1788. — Order respecting Lodge No. 2, continued. December 15, 1788. — The Business Respecting No. 2, con- tinued. 152 "Un^er the IRigbt Morebipful (5ran^ %ot>QC Until the quarterly communication held March 30, 1789, Lodge No. 2 was regularly represented in Grand Lodge, and must have been working under their warrant up to that time. That there had been more or less friction among the brethren of Lodge No. 2 for the past eighteen months is shown by above quotations. Just what was the cause of this trouble has thus far been a sealed book. According to an old tradition the trouble was a political one in which the election of Washington to the presidency is mentioned as the chief factor. But there is nothing of record to sus- tain this. It must, however have been of a different origin, as it had its beginning long before the presi- dential election in 1789. Further, if the cause was of a political nature it was probably caused by the excitement incident to the adoption of the federal constitution. The finding of a bundle of old papers in the archives of our Grand Lodge, marked ' ' Proctor^ * Thomas Proctor, born in Ireland in 1739 ; died in Philadelphia, Pa., March 16, 1806. On October 27, 1775, he applied to the committee of safety to be commissioned captain of an artillery com- pany to be raised for garrisoning Fort Island, and was immediately commissioned with authority to raise his company. In August, 1776, his command was raised to a battalion, of which he was ap- pointed major. On February 7, 1777, he was commissioned colonel, with instructions to raise an entire regiment of artillery. In September, 1778, his regiment became a part of the Continental army, and he received his commission of colonel of artillery, May 18, 1779. He was in Wayne's Bergen Neck expedition, and was satirized by Andre in the " Cow Chase " — 153 1730— jfreemasonr)^ in pennei^lvanla— 1907 vs. Young" evidently goes far to solve the conundrum. These two brethren were among the leading spirits of Lodge No. 2, as well as close friends and partners in some financial ventures, and in 1786 both brethren were prominent in the withdrawal from Lodge No. 2 and the revival of Lodge No. 19. It appears, how- ever, that both men still kept an interest in the old Lodge, and when eventually a disagreement arose between the two about a financial venture, their friends in the old Lodge took sides as the strife in- creased, and the matter came before the Grand Lodge. The finding of the trial committee was as follows: The Committee appointed to inquire into the Facts set forth in the Petition of several Brethren to the Grand Master in Behalf of Brother Charles Young,^ which was read in Grand Lodge at the Communication in December 1788. " Sons of distant Delaware, And still remoter Shannon, And Major Lee with horses rare, And Proctor with his cannon." He resigned in 1781 on account of differences with Joseph Reed, president of the Pennsylvania council, and in 1783 was chosen high sheriff of Philadelphia, which office he held three years. In 1790 he was made city lieutenant; in 1791 a commissioner to treat with the Miami Indians. In 1793 he became brigadier-general of the Pennsjdvania troops, and marched against the whiskey insur- gents at the head of the first brigade. After this he became major- general of the Philadelphia militia. He was one of the founders of the St. Tammany Society in Philadelphia, of which he was a sachem. A jjart of Col. Proctor's regiment of artillery has main- tained its organization to the present time as the Second United States Artillery. ° Charles Young was a prominent merchant in Philadelphia. 154 1Iln^er the IRtobt Morshtptul (BranO XoDge Beg leave to Report That in Consequence of their Appointment they summoned the said Brother Charles Young and also Bro Thomas Proctor, the Brother principally alluded to in the said Petition, to appear before them — That the said Brethren, in Obedience to such Summons having appeared, Brother Young charged Brother Procter with having at divers Times and places, made certain allegations to the great Injury of his Character and Reputation, and the Consequent Detriment and Prejudice of himself and Family — That the said Brother Procter being called upon, by your Committee to reply to this Charge, ex- hibited on his part certain Charges against Brother Young, imputing to him a Conduct altogether unworthy an honest Man or a Member of our Fraternity — That your Committee before they entered into an Investigation of those reciprocal Charges, obliged the Parties to declare in the most solemn Form used among the Masons, that each of them would strictly abide by whatever this Right Worshipful Grand Lodge should on the Report of your Committe make in the Premises — That the Committee then proceeded to hear the Parties Examine their Witnesses, and compare their Vouchers and after spending a considerable Time, in a patient Hearing of the Charges and Defense of each Party, a strict examination of the Testimony adduced, and a careful Attention to their several and respective Vouchers, it appeared to your Com- mittee, that a great deal of Matter had been laid before them which did not immediately relate to the difference subsisting between Brothers Procter and Young, and which therefore was not within the Designs of their Appointment. This ex- traneous Matter they have for these Reasons deemed an improper Subject for their Deliberation, and Consequently have confined their Enquiries to the Conduct of the said 155 X730— ifreemasonr^ in Pennsylvania— 1907 Brethren in those particulars only which immediately Respect each other — That the Dispute between those Brethren, also involved matter of Account, each of the Parties supposing a balance due to him from the other; and altho' in ordinary Cases, the Committee would have endeavored to ascertain where the Balance ought to be; yet Considering Brother Youngs particular Situation they have deemed it most prudent not to enter into a strict Examination of this part of the Business, as the Determination of the Committee or of this Lodge if even subscribed by the Parties, would have no In- fluence upon Brother Young's Assignees, who can be gov- erned in this particular only by a Decision in the Manner prescribed by law — And as any Opinion which your Com- mittee should give, might be injurious to one of the Parties without benefitting the other, these Considerations, so far as the said Charges involve Matters of Account, have influenced your Committee to leave them to legal Decision, if the parties should think necessary — But so far as the Committee have thought themselves authorized, to investigate the specific Charges of the Parties, they are unanimously of opinion, that the Testimony adduced, is not sufficient to support any of those Charges — Yet from a general View of the whole Pro- ceedings, they are obliged to observe, (altho' with the utmost Eegret and Reluctance) that both the said Brethren have inconsiderately deviated from the Path of Masonic Duty — That transported, perhaps by Warmth of Temper, they have not discovered that Tenderness for the Weakness and Frailty of human Nature, which as Members of Society they ought to entertain, and which, by becoming Masons, they in a more especial Manner, ought to exercise towards each other — That instead therefore of throwing a Veil over Foibles, which are perhaps inseparable from Humanity, they have manifested 156 IDlnDer tbe IRiobt Morebipful (Brant) %o^qc a spirit very unbecoming that Brotherly Affection which is peculiarly Characteristick of Masonry, and by mutual Re- criminations have poisoned those Wounds which they have mutually inflicted, and which might otherwise have been easily healed — Your Committee considering that Benevolence, Charity, Forbearance, Good Will and the forgiving of In- juries, are among the Qualities which ought in a special Manner to mark the Conduct of the Members of our ancient Fraternity; and being desirous that Brothers Procter and Young should Reassume that Line of Conduct which becomes their Masonic Character and from which they have provoked each other to depart, submit the following Resolution : Resolved That as it appears to our Committee that the Charges reciprocally made by Brothers Thomas Procter and Charles Young against each other, have not been supported. That therefore the said Brethren be enjoined seriously to consider the solemn and endearing Ties, by which they are connected together as Masons — That by a mutual Exchange of good Offices, they bury in Oblivion all and every Matter and Thing, which has heretofore been the Cause of creating any Animosity between them, and that in Order to close forever this unhappy Breach, restore Harmony to our Fra- ternity and prevent the Improprieties which have been done and written upon this occasion, from ever transpiring to the prejudice of our ancient and sacred Institution, all the Books and Papers which relate solely to this Subject, be totally and entirely Destroyed. Given under our Hands this 12th Day of December An. Dom. 1789. Jno. Bankson Wm. Williams Wm. Kidd J. McCreed Edward Fox Jos, Freed. Praise Wadman 157 X730— yreemaeonr^ in penneiplvanta — 1907 There is no record whatever to be found that the Provincial warrant of Lodge No. 2 was ever actually surrendered, or if so when. PKOVINCIAL WARRANT OF LODGE NO 2 Wm. Ball, Grand Master, John Coats, Deputy Grand Master. Alex, Rutherford, Jacob S. Howell, Senior Grand Warden. Junior Grand Warden. To all whom it may concern: [L. S.] Whereas, by a Warrant bearing Date the seventh day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and fifty-eight, and of Masonry five thousand seven hundred and fifty-eight, under the seal of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Ancient Masons, in the city of London, supersigned by the Right Worshipful and Right Honorable, William, Earl of Blessinton, Grand Master, William Hol- ford, Esq., Deputy Grand Master, Robert Goodman, Senior Grand Warden, W'". Osborne, Junior Grand Warden, and undersigned Laurence Dermott, Grand Secretary. With the approbation and consent of Forty-seven regular York Lodges, the following Brethren, viz : the Worshipful George Brook, Master, Joseph Croker, Senior Warden, and John INIacauly, Junior Warden (with their lawful assistants), were author- ized and appointed to hold a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the city of Philadelphia, or elsewhere, in the Province of Pennsylvania, and in the said Lodge (when duly congregated), to admit, enter, and make Masons according to the Ancient and honorable custom of Royal Craft, in all Ages and Nations throughout the known world; and also with the further right, privilege, and authority to nominate, choose, and instal their successors, as by the said warrant 158 TUnDer tbe IRigbt Ximorsbtpful (BranD Xo^qc (reference being hereunto had) may more fully appear. And, Whereas, the said warrant, which was Registered as No. 69 of Ancient York Masons, in England, but has been held as No. 2 in Pennsylvania (being the eldest Warrant under the authority of the Grand Lodge of Ancient York Masons which is now in this State), hath been surrendered up to us, the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, by the present officers and Brethren of the said Lodge No. 2, praying that the same may be renewed, establishing and confirming them and their suc- cessors (under the authority of this Grand Lodge) in the Rank, Dignity, Preheminence, and Masonic Privileges to which they are duly entitled by their former warrant, inas- much as the present situation of affairs perinits them not to hold that correspondence with the Grand Lodge (from which they derived their original authority) which the laudable customs and rules of Masonry require. Now, be it known, to all whom it may concern. That we, the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, and the District of America, associated and united under our authority, viz. : The Right Worshipful Wil- liam Ball, Esq., Grand Master, John Coats, Esq., Deputy Grand Master, IM"". Alexander Rutherford, Senior Grand Warden, and ^M"" Jacob Samuel Howell, Junior Grand Warden, with the full authority and consent of twenty-four regular Lodges under our Jurisdiction, Do hereby renew and confirm to our trusty and well-beloved Brethren Jacob Bankson, Esq., IMaster, INP Samuel Jervis, Senior Warden, M"" William Cor- nelius Bradford, Junior Warden, and the other regular and lawful members of the said Lodge No. 2, of Ancient York Masons, in Philadelphia, and to their true and lawful suc- cessors for ever, all the Masonic Rights, Privileges, Authority, Jurisdiction, and Preheminence which (by their said Original Warrant herein above referred to and in part recited) they 159 1730— ffteemaeonr^ in Pennsylvania — 1907 are, or may be, in any manner or way entitled to hold and enjoy; Provided, always, that the above-named Brethren and members of the said Lodge, and their successors, continue at all times to pay due respect and obedience to this Right Worshipful Grand Lodge, agreeably to the Rules and Ordi- nances lawfully made, or to be made, for the Benefit of Masonry, and the advancement of our Royal Craft, otherwise this Warrant to be of no force or virtue. Given under our hands and the seal of the Grand Lodge, at Philadelphia, this tenth day of February, in the year of our Lord 1780, and of Masonry 5780 Jno. Wood, Grand Treasurer. William Smith, Grand Secretary Recorded this 17^'^ day of January, 1783 Joseph Howell, Jr. D'' G*^ Sec^. As has been shown, the Lodge was represented in Grand Lodge March 30, 1789. In June 15, 1789, we, however, find the following: Read a Petition from several Brethren, late members of Lodge No. 2, praying a warrant, to be called No. 2, in the Name of Praise Wadman, Master Jacob Bankson, S. W., and John Salsbury, J. W. Ordered that the prayer of the Peti- tioners be granted. A warrant was made out forthwith to take the place of the Provincial Warrant and on the twenty-fourth of June the officers were installed by the Grand Officers, and the first Lodge held under the new war- rant on Thursday, July 2, 1789. 160 1nn^er tbe IRigbt Morebipful 6ranD %o^qc The Fourth Minute Book of Lodge No. 2. ''Lodge No. 2 Antient York Masons having for many years been a very Respectable Lodge held in the City of Philadelphia, but having become extinct several of its Members being desirous that it should again be revived applied to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania for a Warrant in consequence of which application a Warrant did issue from the said Grand Lodge, bearing date Philadelphia the 24th day of June A. D. 1789 and of Masonry 5789 authorizing and impowering Brother Praise Wadman, Master, Jacob Bankson, Senior Warden, and John Salsbury, Junior Warden of a New Lodge No. Two to be held in the City of Philadelphia in the State of Penn- sylvania or within Five Miles of the same and also authorizing and impowering them and their Succes- sors to admit and make Free Masons according to the most Antient and Honorable Custom of the Royal Craft in all Ages and Nations throughout the known world and not contrary wise, as will fully appear by having Reference to said Warrant. And the said Warrant having been so obtained as aforesaid the First Lodge under the authority of the same was held at Philadelphia, Thursday, July 2, 1789. ''Present: Brother Praise Wadman, W M; Alex- ander Rutherford, S. W, pro tem; John Salsbury, J. W; Haley, S. D; Polk, J. D; and Jacob Bankson, Secty p. t; 11 161 1730— iTrcemasonr^ in ipenne^lvanta— 1907 ''A Master's Lodge was opened under the usual Penalties. A Prayer was delivered by the Master. The Warrant which hath been newly obtained was read, signed by the respective Officers of the Right Worshipful the Grand Lodge except the Junior Grand Warden who was absent. ''The Lodge agreed that the Second Monday in every Month, not interfering with the Stated Appoint- ments of other Lodges and being most convenient for the Brethern be and is hereby fixed as the Time of Stated Meeting of this Lodge No. 2. ''Brother Frederick Miller is nominated as Tyler and is to be allowed for his services One Dollar for every Stated Night for attendance and distributing Notices to the several Members." Brother Jacob Bankson was installed as Senior Warden of this Lodge. Lodge closed in Harmony at Yo past 9 o'clock and adjourned to the next Stated Lodge Night Monday July 13th 1789. PMladelphia, Monday, Jidy 13, 1789.— Stated Lodge night. Present, Worshipful Master, Praise Wadman in the Chair. Brother Alexander Rutherford, S. W. p. t. John Salsbury, J. W. ; Morgan S, D, p. t; William Guise J, D, p. t; Joseph Dean, Secty p. t; Visitors Brothers Smith, P L Duplessis, and J Gardette. A Master Mason's Lodge was opened in due form. Brother Robert Crozier was appointed Treasurer 162 innDer the IRtobt Morebipful ©rant) XoOge and Brother Assheton Humplireys was appointed Secretary of this Lodge. Lodge closed in Harmony at Ten O'clock. Monday, August 10, 1789. Stated Lodge night. Present W. M ; Praise Wadman in the Chair. Bro, Alexander Rutherford S. W. p. t; John Salsbury J. W; John Rice, Robert Crozier, Treasurer. Visi- tors, Brothers J. B. Smith, R. W. G. M; Shaw, Dallet and Lockart. An Entered Apprentices Lodge was opened in due form. The Right Worshipful Grand Master being present the Lodge requested a Dispensation in favour Mr. John Davidson which was granted and being introduced to the Lodge he received the First De- gree in Masonry, returned to the Lodge and gave thanks. A letter from Brother Bankson was read informing the Lodge of his being indisposed which prevented his attendance on the Lodge this Evening. A Petition was read from Messrs William Yard and Francis Hancong praying to be initiated into the Secrets of Masonry. Brothers Wadman and Rice are appointed a Committee to enquire the Characters of the Petitioners. Brother Davidson paid into the hands of Brother Crozier, Treasurer, Six Pounds his initiation Fee. The Treasurer received for Refresh- ments 9/ 4|^ and paid Brother Miller for Refresh- ments 11/ b^ and for Tyling 7/ 6^ makes 18/ ll''. Lodge closed in Harmony at Ten O'clock. 163 1730— ifrcemasonr^ In pennei^lvania— 1907 September 14, 1755.— Stated Lodge night. Present 10 members and ten visiting Bretliern viz: R. W. G. M. J. B. Smith Bros Benj Mason, John Sterling 569, John Whitehead No. 9, James Dillet No. 9, Lawson Pearson, Enoch Bailey, William Williams No. 9, Enoch Scott No. 202, Isaac Huff No. 3. Brother Jno Davidson received the F. C. Degree and Wm Yard and F. Hancong were iniated. A Committee consisting of Brothers Bankson, Crozier and Humphreys were appointed to prepare a code of Laws for the government of this Lodge. Brothers Dean and Rutherford were appointed to meet the Committees of other Lodges on the propriety of renting a room for the purposes of Masonry. Monday, October 5, i^SP.— Extra Lodge. Present 9 Members and 8 Visitors including R. W. G. M. J. B. Smith, Bros. Mason No. 19, E. Hewlings No. 14, Shaw No. 9, W" Will No. 3, Terrence O'Hanning, A. Chapman No. 7, Nova Scotia, Mclsaac. Bro. Hancong advanced to Fellow Craft and Master Mason. Monday, October 12, i7QC The Minutes of this evening were read and the Lodge closed in Harmony at 10 o'clock. Monday, June 11, iT'P^.— Stated Lodge night. Pres- ent 9 Members «& 3 Visiting Brethren. Bye Laws as recommended by Committee were taken up, read by paragraphs unanimously adopted. Bro Riley ad- vanced to Master Mason. Monday, July 9, i752.— Stated Lodge night. Pres- ent 9 Members and 2 Visiting Brethren. Bro Robt Lumden of No 9 proposed and approved, Capt° Isaac McKinnie approved and initiated Dr J. Morris pro- posed Monday, August 13, i75^.— Stated Lodge night. Present 14 Members & 13 Visiting Brethren. Dr. Morris Petition withdrawn. Bro Isaac McKinnie advanced to Fellow Craft. Monday, September 10, 17P5.— Present 15 Members and 4 Visitors. Bros Archibald Gay, McKarrahar, Carson, Kinsley, No. 3. Letter from Dr. John Morris asking the Lodge to still consider his Petition as being before the Lodge, which was granted and Dr Morris was approved and initiated. Petition of Joseph Gamble— Bros Search and McKinnie advanced to Another bill The other bill 3—19—11 Examined & Allowed by J McCree W. Williams Committee of Accounts 12 177 1730— jfreemasont)? in ipenne^lvania— 1907 Master Mason.— Bro Bailey withdrew, as lie removes to another state. Monday, October 8, i7P5.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 12 Members & 15 Visitors including R. AV. G. M. & S. a. W. Thomas Proctor. Bro. Michael Kennedy No 19 " William King No 3 " John Thompson No 52 " W™ Davison No 9 New York " Chas McCann No 2 New York " Jacob Bower No 10 London " Richard Babe No 3 " W"" Lawrence No 3 " W™ Espey No 3 Ireland " Cadwallader Griffith " W" Ellison No 52 " John Hanlon No 4 London Ephraim White and Charles Simms were approved they having a Dispensation from G. L. and were initated. Bro. Morris advanced to Master Mason. October 16, i7P5.— Stated Lodge Night. 17 mem- bers and 13 Visitors present. Bro. W™ Sellers " W° Rice No 4 " Charles Devine No 526 Ireland " Charles Dillet No 1575 Ireland " Edward Farrone No 592 Ireland " Jacob Bower No 10 London " Chas. McCann No 2 New York " Brooks " James Dillet No 9 " Felix McCarty No 67 Cork a -^m Da\ddson No S. New York " Dennis McCarty No 9 178 lanber the IRtabt Morsbipful 6ranD XoOge Bro. W™ Lawrence No 3 " John Hanlon No 4 London " W" Espey No 3 Ireland " Griffin No 52 Bro Wliite & Simms advanced to Fellow Craft & Master Mason. Bro McKinnie, Wliite & Simms with- drew as they were about leaving the state. Bro Wm Espy received a certificate to the Grand Lodge of his having been examined and upon strict tryal found to be an Ancient York Mason and as such had been received and admitted as a visiting Brother in this Lodge. November 12, i7P5.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 14 Members & 11 Visitors including R. W. G. M. Jonathan B. Smith. Petition received from Geo. Laney.— Petition for membership from Bro John Hara a M. M. of Lodge No. 178 Lisbum, Ireland, was approved. Bro. Morris advanced to Master Mason. Joseph Gamble approved. December 10, J755.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 18 members & 18 Visitors. Geo Lany approved and Jno Gamble & Geo. Laney initiated. Bro Edw^ Farone. approved and admitted. A petition was pre- sented from Bro O'Hara, setting forth that expres- sions injurious to his character had been made by Brother Thomas Wilkins of Lodge No 9 and praying that a committee be appointed to make inquiry re- specting the premises giving notice to the said Thomas Wilkins of the time and place of meeting of said 179 X730— ifreemaeonr^ in ipenn0^lvanta— 1907 committe, that a report of the proceedmgs of the committe may be transmitted to the secretary of this Lodge in order to ground an application to the Grand Lodge. Upon consideration the worshipful Master and Bros. Service and Kitts were appointed a com- mitte according to the prayer of said petition. Election of Officers— Jacob Bankson W M Samuel Jervis S. W. Jno Kice J. W. Eich-^ Hunt Treas^ The W. M. apptd Jno Service S D, John Eiley J D. Geo A Baker Secty 180 CHAPTER XVIII. The Close of the Eighteenth Centuey, 1793-1799. HE year 1793 was a portentous one. Philadelphia, having become the seat of the federal government, became a haven for a class of emigrants, who were des- tined to exert a baneful influence upon our whole social and political economy, and for a time even threaten the stability of our government, going so far as to attempt the impeachment and over- throw of President Washington. These emigrants were known as French emigres. The first to arrive were fugitive royalists, then came the fugitives from San Domingo and later Genet, the representative of the French Republic, and his followers. The story of the French agitators is well known; how they decried all religion and, during the Epidemic of that fateful year, succeeded in closing all but two churches in the city.^ From our minutes, however, we find that this agita- ^" Religious and Social Conditions of Philadelphia, 1790-1800," by Julius F. Sachse, Philadelphia, 1900. 181 X730 — jfreemasonr^ in pennsiPlvania — X907 tion by the misguided foreigners bad but little or no effect upon our Lodges. This tide of atheism and rationalism found no entrance within the tiled portals of our halls. Regular meetings were held and the work done during the whole of this trying period, with the great light of Freemasonry always present and unclouded. Even during the fearful epidemic of the year 1793 regular stated meetings were held, until the middle of September, when the death rate had increased at such a terrible rate that the Grand Lodge ordered a suspension from labor until all danger was past and the health and population had returned to its normal conditions. In the report of the Centennial Committee of Lodge No. 2 of November 15, 1858, we find the following: The memorable yellow fever year 1793 was a period when Masonry blazed forth in its brightest light. The craft in that year was found at the bedside of suffering humanity, tending and conmforting the sick in their dying hours. The members of Lodge No; 2 deserted their Lodge Room but met weekly at each other's houses, and there consulted as to their conduct. The masonic work of the craft was entirely neglected for the social duties of the fraternity, and the yearly dues were for that year remitted. Theirs was a glorious but melancholy vocation for seven of the members fell victims to the fearful epidemic.^ Some idea of the condition of the city during the summer of this year may be formed from the fol- lowing gleanings from the official reports, viz., from 182 ^be Close of tbe letgbtcentb Centur)? August 1 to November 9 there were no less than 4,041 deaths from the epidemic in Philadelphia. Of the 6,327 dwelling houses then in Philadelphia 2,728 were abandoned by the owners, and 11,906 of the white inhabitants out of a total of 34,835 fled from the city.^ Among the members of the Citizen's Committee formed to alleviate the sufferings of the afflicted, no names shine out brighter than those of Brothers Stephen Girard, Lodge No. 3, Israel Israel, Lodge No. 3, and Mathew Clarkson. How this terrible plague affected our fraternity becomes apparent from the pages of our old minute books in the record of the many cases of relief to the widows and orphans of our deceased brethren. The following graphic account of the dreadful scourge was written by a Brother Mason in Phila- delphia and sent to the Freemason's Magazine in Lon- don, wherein it was published.^ Philadelphia, October 16, 1793. From the first appearance, till towards the close of August the dangerous enemy we had in the city was hardly known; " The yellow fever of 1793 first made it appearance at The Red Stores belonging to Sum mere & Brown which were in the second wharf above Arch Street. The first victims were: (1) Mrs. Maria Lemaigre (widow of Peter Lemaigre, merchant of 77 North Water Street, 1793), a French lady; (2) the stevedore of the ship that brought it to the wharf, and (3) Mr. William Burkhard, of 57 North Water Street. Ritter's " Philadelphia and her Merchants," p. 26. ^Freemason's Magazine, London, November, 1793, p. 527. 183 1730 — Ifreemasonr^ in Pennsylvania — 1907 the deaths of several persons were successively announced in the Papers, and read with the unconcern usual on such occasions. At length, the alarm spread through the city. The de- structive nature of the disease was generally known, and many persons, aware of the danger, removed with their families to different parts of the country. Numbers of our most useful and respectable citizens who remained in the city, were hurried into eternity. The terror now became universal. The emigrations to the country were very great — and about the middle of September, it is supposed, that 12 or 15,000 of the inhabitants of Phila- delphia had deserted the city. But it is time our fellow citizens throughout the United States, should know as nearly as possible the real state of our city. The mortality which has raged, has carried off to this day about 3000 persons. About 23,000 people have left city, and above 30,000 remain behind. These, notwithstand- ing the terror of the country people, find plentiful markets. Beef is sold 7d. — mutton 5d. — veal 7d. — butter Is. 6d. Is. 8d. and 2s. per pound; and in general all other articles in pro- portion. Business is not entirely at a stand. Many stores are still open, and even now, not many more than half our houses are deserted. The Banks have not ceased discounting a single day since the commencement of this disorder. Among the most revolting circumstances attending this scourge, is the cruelty exercised against some who are, and many who are only supposed to be, infected. Two or three persons, travelling in the stages to New- York, being taken sick, were compelled by their fellow passengers to leave the stage, with their baggage, when on the road, wearied and dis- tressed, they could procure no relief, nor shelter — but abso- 184 ^be Cloee of tbc letQbteentb Centuri^ lutely perished with sickness and hunger. On the Lancaster road, a similar instance occurred. There have been very many instances, in which as soon as a person was seized with the fever, he was immediately abandoned by friends and relations, and resigned to the care of perhaps a single negro. This has been the case of persons of great affluence. And there are not wanting cases of persons so totally deserted, as to be without a human being to hand them a drink of water. Parents have deserted their children — children their parents — husbands their wives — and wives their husbands. It is probably not exaggeration to suppose that a fourth or a fifth of the whole of the persons who have died, have been sacrificed through the consternation of those who ought to have taken care of them. Since the early terrors have been dispelled, these desertions have become rare. Unfortunately we have had, for a continuance of time, a series of weather uncommonly favourable to this disorder. For above two months we have hardly had any rain; and during that time, there have not been above ten or tw^elve cool days. It is worthy of particular attention, that the degree of mortality has depended greatly on the degree of heat. On very sultry days, the number of deaths has been much greater than on cool days. A fall of rain last night, accompanied with cold weather, which continues this day, has made a most flattering change in the prospects of this city. The discordant opinions and practices of the gentlemen of the faculty have been a great means of distroying the confidence of the public in their prescriptions. Dr. Kush and some other Physicians, have strongly advised bleeding, and purges of calomel and jalap. They have been very suc- cessful. Others have rested their hopes principally on the 185 X730— Ifreemaeonr^ in ipenne^lvanta — 1907 cold bath, bark, generous living, and a few occasional glasses of old jMadeira. Monday, January 14, i 755.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 11 members and 8 Visitors. Bro Laney & Gamble advanced to Fellow Craft. Petitions from John Kelly and David McCullough, Bro Praise Wad- man who withdrew was again admitted. Monday, February 11, 1755.— Bro. O'Hara's affair was postponed until next Lodge Night. Present 15 members and 17 Visitors including R. W. G. M. Jonathan B. Smith. Jno Kelly & David McCullough approved & initated. Petition from John Justice. March 11, 1755.- Stated Lodge Night. Present 18 members and 10 Visitors. Petitions from Henry Myers, John Dufifield and Thomas Coffee— John Justice approved and initiated. Bro McCullough & Kelly advanced to Fellow Craft. Petition from Bro Rich'* Hicks April 8, 1755.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 13 members and 7 Visitors. Bro's McCullough, Laney & Kelly advanced to M. M. Petitions were received from Thomas Brown and Benjamin Cowan. May 13, 1755.- Stated Lodge Night. Present 13 Members and 18 Visitors viz:— R. W. G. M. Jonathan B. Smith. Bro. John McClellan No 3 " Jacob Cozens No 52 " Caldwallader Griffith No 52 " Wm. Lea 186 ^be Close ot the jeigbteentb Century Bro. S. Brooks No 52 " S Paueoast No 51 " Wm Lawrence No 3 " Rich Babe No 3 " W^ King No 3 " Hugh McBride No 22 Ireland " David Thompson No 336 Ireland " Arch. McDugan No 688 Ireland " Robert Farrell No 468 Ireland " Matthews No 673 Ireland " John Anderson No 350 Ireland " Jas. McElroy No 595 Ireland " Omen Moran No 202 Ireland ''The Secretary laid before the Lodge the papers by him prepared for the Grand Lodge, being a Copy of our Bye Laws also a list of our Members, Initia- tions, Admissions &c up to St John's Day last and an Account of the Lodge dues, due from the Lodge to the Grand Lodge up to the same period. Copies of which said List & Account here follow. Which hav- ing been approved of the Seal of the Lodge having been affixed unto them, the Worshipful Master signed the same and they were attested by the Secretary, an order was then drawn on the Treasurer for the sum of Fifteen Pounds One Shilling and Eight Pence in favor of the Grand Treasurer being for the amount of said account of Lodge dues, Bro's Joshua Z Cozens and Joseph Gamble advanced to Master Mason. Kich*^ Hicks withdrew his Petition. A Motion was made that a Committee be appointed to confer with Committees from the other Lodges on the subject of appointing an additional Tyler for the purpose of 187 1730— Ifreemasonri^ in pennsi^lvanta — 1907 attending this Lodge Room. The W. Master & S. Warden were appointed a Committee for that pur- pose." [On the 6th day of June 1793 Brother John Kelly gave his note of hand of that date in which Bro Edward Farone was joined in favor of the Worshipful Master for Eleven Dollars payable six months after date, it being the amount of his Lodge Dues and he thereupon received a recommendation to the Grand Lodge to obtain a Grand Lodge Certificate.] June 10, :Z755.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 11 members & 13 Visitors. Thos Coffee approved & initiated. Brothers Samuel Jervis and John Morris are appointed a Committee to meet the Committee appointed by the Grand Lodge for the purpose of taking care of the Lodge Room and in conjunction with committees from the other Lodges appoint a Tyler or Tylers to attend the different Lodges and in case of neglect or misconduct by the Tyler at any time to remove him and appoint another in his stead, and to make their report at the next Lodge night. An Order was drawn on the Treasurer for Twelve Dollars in favor of Bro Samuel Brooks for amount of his account for making a Seal for this Lodge. Bro Joseph Gamble & Joshua Z Cozens received Grand Lodge Certificates and withdrew. July 8, i755.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 13 Members and 8 Visitors. Henry Myers approved. 188 XLbc Cloee of tbe jetobteentb (Benturi^ "On motion it was recommended that the W M make application to the R. W. Grand Master to be informed whether amongst the French Refugees lately arrived and those expected to arrive here there be any person in distress more especially Masons who may stand in need of assistance." Henry Myers initiated.— Thos Brown withdraws Petition. Philada July 9" 1793. Grand Lodge To Fred'= Miller To cleaning & Skrubing & £ 1 — 10 — 2 Quart Spirits to Whitewasher & Woman . . . — 3 — 9 1 Doz Lokers for Chandeliers — 6 — 4 Days Attendance at the L. Room 1 — — £ 2—19—9 Received 10*" July 1793 of Br McCree the above in full Fred^ Miller, July 9, i75>5.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 6 Mem- bers. Bro Coffee advanced to Fellow Craft & Master Mason. Bro Charles Divine proposed. August 12, i 755.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 8 Members and 11 Visitors. Bro Divine withdraws Petition. Applications from John Martin Joseph Whitehead, John Morton and John Patton. "A Motion was made and seconded, That whereas it has been reported that John O'Hara, a member of this Lodge has been guilty of Theft, viz stealing a watch from Joseph Mansfield, that he be summoned as heretofore at his usual place of abode to attend at the next stated Lodge night and show cause why he should not be expelled this Lodge. ' ' 189 1730— Ifreemasonr^ in ipenne^lvania— 1907 Thursday, August 29, i7'5>5.— Extra Lodge. Present 6 Members & 2 Visitors. By Dispensation John Hammill approved & initated and advanced to Fellow Craft. Friday, August 30, i755.— Extra Lodge. Present 7 Members & 8 Visitors. Bro John Hammill ad- vanced to Master Mason & withdrew, Gr. L. Certf. September 9, :Z755.— Present 8 Members & 11 Visi- tors. Jno Morton, John Patton and Joseph White- head approved, Jno Patton & John Morton initated, Bro Jno Morton paid into the hands of the W. M. 18| Dolls in full of his Fees and Bro John Patton the like sum but change not being convenient the Lodge is indebted to Captain Patton 2/6*^. Saturday, September 14, i7P5.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 7 Members and 13 Visitors. John Martin initated, Bro Jno Patton advanced to Fellow Craft & Master Mason. On account of the Yellow Fever raging in the City of Philadelphia there were no Lodges held in the months of October and November. Monday, December 9, i755.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 9 Members and 5 Visitors, Rudman Robinson approved & initated, Bro Riley was appointed as Tyler for said Lodge No 2, Pro. Tem. until an ap- pointment may take place he receiving the common Emolument. Application from David Irving. Monday, December 16, i755.— Extra Lodge. Pres- ent 8 Members & 12 Visitors. Bro John Martin and 190 JLbc Close of the leiabteentb Century R Robinson adv to Fellow Craft. Election post- poned so few members present. On St. John's Day, Friday, December 27, 1793.— A charity sermon was preached in St. Paul's Church in Philadelphia by Rev. Samuel Magaw, D.D., before the Grand and Subordinate Lodges for the purpose of increasing the relief fund. There is a well-founded tradition that President Washington was present upon this occasion, and that he made ample contribution to the fund. This latter fact is proven by the following minute in the Grand Lodge records: St. John's Day, December 27, 1793. Grand Lodge ^^ Resolved, that Bro. Proctor and Poor be requested to wait upon His Excellency, Bro George Washington, with the Compliments of the Day, and respectful Thanks of the Grand Lodge for his generous Donation to the Poor." In anticipation of above celebration the following notice appeared in the papers of December 21, 1793. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, December 18, 1793. On next St John's day, Friday the 27*^ instant, the Grand Lodge will attend divine service at St. Paul's Church, where a sermon will be delivered, at their request, by the Rev. D'". Magaw. The officers and brethren of the several Lodges, and all sojourners of the craft, are requested to join in the solemnity which has for its more immediate object the alleviating of 191 X730— Jfreemaeonri^ in Pennsylvania— X907 the distresses of the needy, the widow and the orphan, re- duced by the late calamity to a situation calling peculiarly for the ossistance of the brethren By order of the R. W. Grand Master, P. Le Barbeer Du Plessis, Gr. Sec'ry. N. B. — The Grand Lodge, deeply impressed with a sense of the calamity to which their brethren and fellow citizens have been subjected, have unanimously agreed to relinquish the accustomed feast on the said day. The committee appointed to arrange and superintend the intended procession on next St. John's day, inform their brethren who may incline to join the Grand Lodge, that the doors of the Grand Lodge room, corner of Arch and fifth streets, will be opened at 9 o'clock, and the Grand Lodge move at 10 precisely, in the forenoon, to the church. It is hoped that the brethren will be influenced by that spirit of unanimity and brotherly love which characterize Masons, to be punctual in their attendance; and that heaven born charity, which pervades and adorns the human heart, will effectuate the purpose of the Grand Lodge, by procuring substantial assistance in relieving the wants of the needy, and the distress of the mourning widow, and the unhappy situation of the lonely orphan, many of which description are thrown on the attention of the Grand Lodge by the late unhappy calamity in this city. Tickets, without which no brother shall be permitted to join in the procession, may be had of either of the subscribers. John McElwee John Poor Cadw'r Griffith Thomas Proctor December 21 1793 192 ^be Close ot tbe letobtecntb Century? The following Masonic prayer was made by Rev. Bro. Magaw, before the sermon: thou who sittest between the Cherubims! eternal in excellency! and builder of all worlds ! Wisdom, strength and beauty dwell with thee ! Thy Being we adore ! thy works we view with wonder ! and in the midst of these, the pillars of thy temple, we trace the stately footsteps of the Great I Am ! — May the proportion, order and arrangement, there so brightly visible, convey an assimilating influence to the temple of human minds ! Center of Happiness ! from whom we have turned away — " Raise up, we pray thee, thy power, and come among us." Renew that sweet attraction, by which we shall again come near to thee; and live, and move, and duly act, in the honorable places thou didst assign us from the beginning. Source of Light! destroy the covering of darkness cast over so many faces! Send thy purifying radiance, that we may be light in thee! By the leading of thy truth, as by the kindly star in yonder EAST, manifest the Everlasting WORD ! Shew us the brightness of the Father's glory. God of Love! who hast made it divinely known, that all our doings, without charity, are nothing worth, pour into our hearts that most perfect gift, the very bond of purified communications, and of all the virtues! Impart to us the spirit that should endue; the graces that should adorn; the skill that should accomplish workmen who need not be ashamed — Give the generous wish — the feeling heart; and, when there is opportunity, the liberal hand! Father of All! who are no respecter of persons — ere long, may every kindred and people, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south, see thy great salvation ! and be asso- ciated into one brotherhood — and their symbol, and their name, be one! Reveal over the whole earth, the mysteiy hid from ages — the decree of deliverance through SHILOH, who is come ! Bountiful Sovereign! bestow furtherance and blessing upon all who breathe benevolence, and strive to dwell together in unity! Refresh them as with the dew of Hermon! Enrich them as with the gold of Ophir! Put on them beautiful garments! and let them be all-glorious within! Infinite of Goodness ! Friend of Man ! Countenance, in partic- ular, thy servants here present on this occasion — persons of various orders, and several denominations; yet declaring to consent in this 13 193 1730— jfreemaeonr^ in pennsi^lvania — 1907 one business — to love one another, and to do extensive offices of kindness. Preserve unbroken, this ancient bond! Brighten this chain of venerable friendship ! Keep them from the evil that is in the world ! Suffer them not to touch an unhallowed thing, nor confusion to mar their work! "May all the building, fitly framed together, grow unto an holy temple in the Lord." Send them, this day, with their companions numerous and true, as favorable angels, to soften the distress of thy poor; to reach some clothing to the shivering naked; to deal their bread to the hungry; to comfort the destitute, the languishing , and the sorrowful; to save from perishing! As long as there is one afflicted traveler in the world's wilderness, let there not be wanting many of these good Samaritans! And now while we thank thee, liberal Bestower of favors ! that the voice of gladness and health is restored to so many of our dwellings, we ask these further gifts to crown our happiness. The tenderest feeling of our neighbor's woe; the grace and generosity to share in others' sorrows, as well as joys; the will and the ability to show we love as brethren ! That, as shrines in some venerable sanctuary, every association among them may be holiness unto the Lord : that these states may prosper, and all the people praise thee — be pleased, thou Lover of Concord! to continue our National Confederacy: May its glory still appear: and the goodly fellowship pass along with increasing character of Millions yet unborn. May all that can make great and free, and happy, distinguish the land we live in ! Let it be blessed of the Most High, for the precious things of the earth, and fulness thereof ! Let our men be few, nor unaeeeptible to their brethren ! May our sons grow up as the young plants, and our daughters be as the polished corners of the Temple ! — May the lamp of Science burn clear in these climes of freedom; and our Golden Candlesticks never be removed! May wisdom com- petent to every exigence, and fortitude superior to danger. May incorruptible fidelity and care to execute the trust committed to them inspire our Civil Rulers, and all the Representatives of the people — Finally — That we may remain the objects of thy loving kindness — a People whom the Lord Jehovah will defend and prosper; and whose posterity he will be in the midst of foi'ever. May pure 194 ZDc ClO0e ot tbe jetabteentb Century Religion and such unblemished manners as will shed a dignity on our Christian calling, prevail among us ! — And may the glory of the latter House be greater than the former; and in this place may the Lord of Hosts give harmony and peace. — As long as the Sun and Moon shall endure, through our only mediator and advocate Christ Jesus — Monday, January 13, i754.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 10 Members and 3 Visitors. David Irving approved & initiated Applications of Richard Morthwaite and John Pierce & Bro Felix McCarty Rudman Robinson advanced to M M. February 10, i7P4.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 13 Members and 9 Visitors. Jos Pierce approved and initated Bro Irvin advanced to Fellow Craft. Bro J Martin advanced to Master Mason. Bro Thos Coffee withdrew. March 10, :Z7P4.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 8 Members & 13 Visitors. Rich^ Morthwaite withdrew his Petition. Bro Felix McCarty approved. Bro J Pierce advanced to Fellow Craft. March 17, i7M.— Extra Lodge. Present 11 Mem- bers and 9 Visitors. Applications from John Steel and Andrew B Bankson. Bro Irvin & Pierce ad- vanced to Master Mason. April 14, i754.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 9 Members and 17 Visitors. Petition from John Steel and Andrew B. Bankson A motion was made by the W. M. and seconded that special notice be given to Brother Gr. A. Baker, Secretary of this Lodge re- questing to know whether he intends any longer to act 195 1730— Jfreemasonr^ in Pennsylvania — 1907 Things Lovely and of good Repoth A SERMON, DE1IV£K£D IH St. Paulas Church, Philadelphia. On the 27tb of D£C£mbzk« 1793 : BEING St. John the Evangelist's Day; IN THE PRESENCE OT The(gram» Hotiige of ^mnfplloairfR TO WHICH IS P&EFIxiD A Prayer, before the Sermon. Publijhcd at their Reguefi, By feamuel iHagato, D. D. Printed by €, (j^gtoalU, No. i$6. Market- Street, South, between Fourth & Fif th-SttcctS. M,DCC,XCIV. Title Page of Eev. Bro. Magaw's Charity Sermon. 196 ITbe Close ot tbe jetgbteentb CenturiP To lai FAETICULAB.! And to the Communications of the Ancient Masonic Order, The Officers, Brethren, Sojourners, Fellow Labourers, and Builders, In the Temple which is called Beautiful, WHEBEVBB. THEY ARE, Who, from Choice, or Chance^ May meet with this Difcourfe, — It is Infcribed, With Sentiments of high Refpe(5t, By their affedionate, ^d moft obedient Servant, S^n& %y€athor. Dedication of Eev. Bko. Macaw's Chakity Sermon, December 27, 1793. 197 1730— Jfreemasonr^ in penns^lvanta — 1907 in that capacity and if he does requesting him to bring up the accounts of the Lodge.— The W. M undertook to perform the business. May 12, i7M.— Present 12 Members and 18 Visi- tors. Petition from John Smith and John Brock, Christian Hubbard and Robert McFee approved. Petition from Nathan Jervis. Geo A Baker resigned as Secretary. John Steel and Andrew B Bankson approved. John Steel, Christian Hubbard and Robert McFee initiated. May 19, :Z7P4.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 11 Members and 10 Visitors. John Brock initated and advanced to Fellow Craft. Christian Hubbard ad- vanced to Fellow Craft. ''The W M made a motion that in future all members as well as visiting brethren should pay into the hands of the Secretary when they first enter the room one quarter of a dollar unless the first time of visiting." June 9, i754.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 13 Members and 15 Visitors. Petition from Thomas F Lawler and Samuel Lees. Bro R McFee and Bro Jno Steel advanced to Fellow Craft. A. B. Bankson initiated. Nathan Jervis approved. June 16, 1794.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 12 Members and 6 Visitors. Nathan Jarvis initiated Bro C. Hubbard advanced to Master Mason. June 23, 1754.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 20 members and 9 Visitors. Bro R McFee advanced to 198 ITbe Cloee of tbe leiobteentb CcnturiP Master Mason. Following Brethren were then Elected to serve until St. John's Day next:— Bro J Bankson W. M. Praise Wadman S. W. R Robeson J. W. Bro Richard Hunt Treas"" & A. B. Bankson Sect'y, John Riley S D. & D Irvin J D. Bro John Anderson approved. July 14, i75>4.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 16 Members and 4 Visitors. S. W. and J. W. installed in the presence of four Past Masters of different Lodges. Samuel Lees approved. Petition received from William Harrison and John R Taylor. A. B. Bankson advanced to Fellow Craft. It was moved and agreed to unanimously that from and after this night every Brother, whether a member of the Lodge or a visiting member shall upon his entering the Lodge give in his name to the Secretary and pay his dues to the Treasurer or in his absence to the Secretary. July 21, i754.— Adjourned Lodge Night. Present 15 Members and 10 Visitors, It was moved and agreed that all Petitions presented to the Lodge here- after shall be sealed." Andrew B Bankson adv*^ to Master Mason. Bro Sam' Lees adv'^ to Fellow Craft. August 11, :Z7P4.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 14 Members and 6 Visitors. John R. Taylor ap- proved and initiated.— Wm Harrison withdraws his Petition. August 18, i754.— Adjourned Lodge Night. Pres- 199 X730— ifreemaeonriP in ipcnns^lvanta — 1907 ent 13 Members and 8 Visitors. Bro S Lees adv'^ to Master Mason Bro Taylor adv^ to Fellow Craft. September 8, i7P4.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 20 Members & 5 Visitors. Petition from Edward Riley & Hugh Manning. Moved and seconded that 1000 blank notices be struck off and that the Treas- urer be directed to pay for same. Bro J Steel adv*^ to Master Mason. Bro J R Taylor adv^ to Master Mason. Bro McCullough applies for Grand Lodge Certificate. A petition from Thomas Morgan pray- ing assistance was read but his character not appear- ing respectable it was ordered withdrawn. October 13, i754.— Present 10 Members & 5 Visitors. Petition from Rufus Green. November 10, i754.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 11 Members and 8 Visitors. R Green approved and initiated, and adv^ to Fellow Craft. December 8, i754.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 11 Members and 8 Visitors. Election of officers,— Jacob Bankson W M Rudman Robeson S. W. and David Irving J. W. and installed. " The Installation of the other Officers being postponed on account of the multiplicity of business" John Huston approved, John Riley approved, Wm Bell Petition then applied to No 59 he was declared unworthy to become a member of Lodge No 2, John Huston and John Riley initiated. Relief granted to Achmet Ben Ali, a Master Mason from Algiers. 200 ^be Cloee ot tbe letobteentb Century January 19, i7P5.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 9 Members and 2 Visitors. Petition from Bro James Shaw. John Huston and John Riley adv^ to Fellow Craft. John Wheelan chosen Tyler. Friday, January 23, i 755.— Standing Committe of Lodge No 2 Met according to the order of said Lodge at the House of David Irving in Dock Street- Present Bros Wadman— Irving- Service The W. M, Sec'y and Books not being present— adjourned to Saturday 24^^ 1795. At this meeting John Wheelan was chosen Tyler. As neither Master or Sec'y were present Committe adjourned until the next Day Sunday, January 25, i 755.— Committe met accord- ing to adjournment present Jacob Bankson W. M. Rudman Robeson S. W.— David Irving J. W. Praise Wadman Treas. The Sec'y not being present nor the books produced no investigation could be had, but ordered and agreed upon, that the sitting Com- mitte of Lodge No 2 meet at the house of Bro David Erwing on Saturday Evening next at 6 O'clock and that the secretary be directed to make a full state- ment of the accounts, and to bring forward the Books of the Lodge in order that what is proper may be done. A Statement of the conduct of Lodge No. 59 with respect to the supposed improper admittance of Wil- liam Bell, was read and directed to be transcribed and shewn to the Grand Lodge on To morrow at 2 o 'Clock, 201 X730— ffreemasonr^ in ipennei^lvama — 1907 the stated time of their meeting.— The Committee recommend that Brother John Service employ a person upon the most moderate Terms for the use of the Lodge to procure the following Jewells, to wit, A Passt Masters Jewell, a Masters, Senior Wardens, Junior Wardens, Senior Deacon, Junior Deacon, Secretary, Treasurer, and one Square which shall be marked No 2— And an Order drawn by him upon the Master for Payment of the same, and that it be requested of Brother Service to endeavour to procure the same, at or before the next Stated Lodge Night, which will be on the Second Monday in next Month.— Closed the Adjournment to Saturday next at 6 o 'Clock and finished the business in Harmony at 9 o 'Clock. Saturday, January 31, i7P5.— The Committee met according to Adjournment. Present Bros. Jacob Bankson, W. M. ** David Erwing J. W. " Praise Wadman, Treasurer " Andrew B. Bankson, Sec'y. As neither the S. W. nor either of the Deacons, attended & as the Worshipful Masters private busi- ness rendered his stay impossible the Members of the Committee who were present thought it most proper to adjourn until Monday Evening next the 2""^. of Febr^. at 6 o 'Clock without entering into any partic- ular business. Monday, February 2, i7P5.— The Committee met 202 XLbc Close of the jeigbteenth Ccntur)^ according to adjournment.— Present: Bro"" David Erwing, J. W. ; Praise Wadman, Treasurer; John Service. The members present thought it not prudent to go into business and therefore adjourned until Wednesday the 4"^ inst. at 6 o 'Clock P. M. and Notice is to be sent to the absentees. Wednesday, February 4, 1795.— The Committee met according to adjournment. Present: Bro'■^ Rudman Robeson, S. W. ; David Erwing, J. W. ; Praise Wad- man, Treasurer. They not being sufficient to do business, and being so often disappointed; thought proper to dissolve, and are now ready to make Report. N. B.— The Committee offered Five Dollars to Brother Achmet Ben Ali, in pursuance to the Order of the Lodge which Sum was refused by him, as being to inconsiderable. Part of the Standing Committee of Lodge No 2 beg leave to Report, that after having several differ- ent Meetings, they have not been able to do the ma- terial part of the business entrusted to them, owing to the absence of the Worshipful Master and Secre- tary. They therefore only suggest to the Lodge, that as the business is of the highest importance to the Welfare, and even to the existence of the Lodge, it is essentially necessary that some speedy and effectual mode should be adopted by which the settlement of that business might be completed. (Signed) Rudem^ Robeson S. W. DAvro Irving J. W. 203 1730— Jfrcemasonr^ in ipenn0)^l\>ania — 1907 February 9, 1795.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 9 Members and 5 Visitors including Achmet Ben Ali. Petitions from John Brown, Bro John Boyd, formerly a Master Mason of Lodge No 4 which lost its War- rant. Bro John Huston adv*^ to Master Mason. February 16, i755.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 9 Members and 8 Visitors. Petition from Henry Wister, Bro Jno Riley adv^ to Master Mason. March 9, 1795.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 15 Members & 3 Visitors. Jno Brown approved and initiated Fee $18.— Friday, March 20, 1755.— Adjourned Lodge. Pres- ent 10 members and 7 Visitors. Bro John Boyd apprv^ and Henry Wistar apprv"^ and initiated. A sett of Jewels were delivered by Bro. Ser\T.ce to Lodge at cost of £ 19—11—7^. It was ordered that aprons be made for the Lodge with Characters and Emblems according to the officers rank and dignity. April 13, 1795.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 15 members and 6 Visitors. Petitions from John Kean and Thomas Cash, Levi Jordan & Dennis McLaughlin Augustine Jones a Fellow Craft of No 4 approved, Henry Wistar adv'^ to Fellow Craft. John Brown adv^ to Master Mason. April 15, 1795.— Adjourned Lodge 3 O'clock P M Bro Henry Wistar and Augustine Jones adv*^ to Mas- ter Mason and ajDplied for Grand Lodge Certificate. Lodge closed at 6 'Clock. 204 ^he Close ot tbe JEigbteentb Century May 11, i755.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 19 members and 21 Visitors. Petition from Joseph Mansfield. Jonathan Butler, Gordon McNeill «& Miles Rourke Bro John Kean, & Thos Cash approved and initiated. Saturday, May 16, i755.— Adjourned Lodge. Pres- ent 11 members and 17 Visitors. Petition from Abraham Morrow, Dennis McLaughlin approved and initiated. June 8, i7P5.— Stated Lodge Night. Present 21 members & 3 Visitors. Election— Jacob Bankson W. M. David Irwin S. W. Robert McFee J. W. Praise Wadman Treas"" Dennis McLaughlin Secty. Felix McCarty S. D. & Jno Service. J. D. Petitions from Michael Wistar & Chas McManemy. A Morrow & J Mansfield apprv^. A. Morrow initiated. Tuesday, June 9, i755.— Adjourned Lodge (9 A. M). Present 8 Members Joseph Mansfield initi- ated, Bro Cash and McLaughlin adv*^ to Fellow Craft. Bro McLaughlin adv^ to Master Mason. Monday, June 15, 17P5.— Adjourned Lodge 9 A. M. Present 9 Members «& 3 Visitors. Petition from Edward Robinson & John Baxter. Miles Rourke approved and initiated. ''Brothers Bankson and Service have procured 2 Doz skins for aprons and Bro Service is appointed to have them trimm'd with Blue Ribbon on or before St John's Day" Bro Abm Morrow adv^ to Fellow Craft. ''Bros McCarthy and 206 X730— ifreemasonrs in penne^lvania— 1907 Wistar are appointed to wait on Bro Cash to give directions to provide a Dinner for at least 18 members of Lodge No 2 on St Johns Day next" Monday, June 22, i7P5.— Extra Lodge. Present 11 members and 1 Visitor. Bro Cash A Morrow adv*^ to Master Mason. Bro Miles Eourke adv*^ to Fellow Craft. St. John the Baptist's Day, June 24, 1795, was cele- brated, with a procession, a religious service at old St. Peter's Church, Third and Pine Streets, with a sermon by Eev. Dr. William Smith. This was the last Masonic sermon preached by that venerable theologian and Freemason. After the return to the Hall at the conclusion of the service the following resolution was adopted: On motion and seconded, Resolved, That the Committee of Arrangements be requested to wait on Bro. Dr. Smith with the thanks of this Lodge for the discourse by him delivered on this day, and request the favor of a copy of the same for publication, and that one thousand copies thereof be printed at the expense of the Grand Lodge. There is no record, however, that this resolution was ever carried into effect. The sermon is included in the works of Wm. Smith, D.D., Vol. n., p. 73, published in Philadelphia, 1803, a copy of which is in the Grand Lodge Library. The following advertisement and account of the Celebration of St. John the Evangelist's Day ap- 206 XTbe Close of tbe JEtQbteentb Century peared in Poulson's American Daily Advertiser, June 24, 1795: Grand Lodge op Pennsylvania, St. John's Day. The officers and brethren of the different Lodges under the Jurisdiction of the Grand of Pennsylvania, are re- quested to meet at the Lodge Eoom, corner of Arch and Fifth Streets, on St. John's Day the 24th inst. precisely at 8 o'clock in the morning. After the business which will then be communicated shall be done, a procession will be formed, to proceed from thence to St. Peter's Church, where a discourse, suitable to the occasion, will be delivered by our Rev. Brother Dr. Smith. By order of the R. W. Grand Master. Thomas Armstrong, Grand Sec. June 16, 1795. Philadelphia, June 24, Order of Procession. On Saint John's Day, June 24, 1795, as laid down by the Committee of Arangements appointed by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania — 1. Trumpeter. 2. Two Tylers with drawn Swords. 3. Entered Apprentices, two and two. 4. Twelve Fellow Crafts with White wands two and two. 5. The rest of the Fellows Crafts do. 6. Stewards of the different Lodges do. 7. Master Masons of the different Lodges do. 8. Junior Deacons of the different do with the badges of their order. 9. Senior Deacons do do. 10. Junior Wardens do do. 11. Senior Wardens do do. 207 1730— Jfreemasonrip in ipenns^lvania — 1907 12. Treasurers of the different Lodges do. 13. Secretaries of do do. 14. Present Masters of Lodges. 15. Past Masters of the do. 16. Band of Music. 17. Grand Persuivant with drawn Sword. 18. Two Grand Sword bearers do. 19. Two Grand Stewards. 20. Grand Deacons with the badges of the order. 21. Corinthian order. 22. Bible Square and Compass with Cushion. 23. The Dorick and lonick orders. 24. Grand Chaplain and Past Grand Chaplain. 25. Two Grand Secretaries with the Book of Constitution and Warrant of the Grand Lodge. 26. Past Grand Secretaries. 27. Grand Treasurer. 28. Past Grand Treasurer. 29. Grand Wardens with CoUumns. 30. Past Grand Wardens. 31. Grand Master and Deputy. 32. Past Grand Masters and Deputies. To proceed from the Lodge Room (at the Corner of Arch and Fifth Streets) at eight o'clock this morning to St. Peter's Church, where Divine Service will be performed. Monday, July 13, i7P5.— Extra Lodge (10 A. M) Present 7 members and 1 Visitor. Officers installed. July 13, i7P5.— Stated Lodge (7 p. m.) Present 16 members & 7 Visitors Edward Eobinson and John Baxter approved also Michael Wistar & Charles McManemy & Levi Jordan. Gordon McNeil rejected. 208 ^be Close of tbe jeightecntb Centur)? Petition from Samuel Cowperthwait, William Dunton, John Cloer and John Patterson. Edward Robinson, John Baxter, Michael Wistar, Charles McManemy and Levi Jordan initiated. August 10, 1755.— Stated Lodge. Present 25 mem- bers and 10 Visitors. Samuel Cowperthwait, John Cloer and John Patterson approved and initiated Petitions from Oliver Rhea Christian Sweitzer, Joshua Buffington, Joseph Burden, Michael Murphy, Joshua Mitchell, John Kessler and Timothy Brien. Lodge adjourned to Monday Aug 17. Monday, August 17, i7i'5.— Present 15 members and 9 Visitors. Bro' M Wister Edw^ Robinson, Chas McManemy & Jno Patterson adv^ to Fellow Craft and M. Wistar about going to sea was adv^ to Master Mason. August 24, i755.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 17 members & 15 Visitors. Bro Jno Baxter & John Cloer adv*^ to Fellow Craft. Miles Rourke adv*^ to Master Mason. September lA, i7P5.— Stated Lodge. Present 23 members and 14 Visitors, Petitions from John Barry, Mark Cowperthwaithe, Naphthali Campbell Samuel Mitchell and Lawrence Justice. Approved Christian Sweitzer, Joshua Buffington and John Kessler. Initi- ated C. Sweitzer and Jno Kessler. Rejected Oliver Rhea. September 21, 1755.— Extra Lodge. Present 18 14 209 1730— Jfreemasonr)? in penneiPlvania— 1907 members and 4 Visitors. Initiated J. Buffington. M. M. John Baxter & Jno Cloer. October 12, i755.— Stated Lodge. Present 25 mem- bers & 25 Visitors. T. 0, Brian withdraws his Peti- tion. Thos Vantenbergh Petition. Approved and Initiated Joseph Burden, Jon Barry, Michael Murphy, Samuel Mitchell & Lawrence Justice. October 19, i7P5.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 20 members & 10 Visitors. N Campbell & Joshua Mit- chell approv*^ & initiated, Jno Steel Resigned. Lodge adjourned in Harmony at 10 'Clock to meet again on Monday next at 6 Oclock. October 26, i795.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 16 members and 9 Visitors. Bro J Mansfield, C Sweitzer J. Buffington and John Kessler adv*^ to Fel- low Craft. An Account was transmitted by a Committee from the Grand Lodge, respecting the Rent and Fire Wood of the Lodge Room, the consideration whereof was postponed until the next Stated Lodge Night. November 9, 1755.— Stated Lodge. Present 29 members and 17 Visitors. Petition from David Sayres. Thos Vantenbergh apprv^ & initiated. Mark Cowperthwaithe approved. J Mansfield, Edward Robinson and Jno Patterson adv*^ to Master Mason. The Continued Committee on the Petition of Oliver Rhea made Report that he was the Identical Person respecting whom they had made their former Report. 210 ^be Close of tbe lEiabteentb Century The Representation made by Brother John Kean against Brother John Huston was taken into Con- sideration, and after having heard the Report of the Committee appointed to investigate the same it was unanimously Agreed That Brother Huston should be excluded from the Benefits of Masonry for the Term of One Year, and that the Secretary of this Lodge give immediate Notice of the same to the Secretary of the Grand Lodge. November 16, i755.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 20 members and 10 Visitors. Mark Cowperthwait initiated. Petitions from James Miller and James Mc- Guirck. Joseph Burden and Napthali Campbell ad- vanced to Fellow Craft C Schweitzer adv^ to Master Mason. December 14, i755.— Stated Lodge. Present 37 members and 6 Visitors. Election, David Irving W. M.-John Ream S. W.-Felix McCarthy J. W.- Abram Morrow S. D.— Samuel Lees, Junior D.— Praise Wadman Treasurer.— Edward Robinson, Secty. Petitions from James Crawford David G. Vance, Anthony Yerkes, George McNeer, John Oldham and Lambert Ledant. David Sayres approved and initi- ated John Steel withdraws. December 21, i7P5.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 25 members & 16 Visitors. D. Irving installed W. M. and the four other elective officers, S W, J W, Secty and Treas^ L. Justice, M. Murphy & Jno. Barry 211 1730— Ifrecmaeonr? in ipenns^lvanta — 1907 advanced to Fellow Craft. Jno Kessler adv^ to Master Mason. A Past Master's Lodge was opened in due form and Brother David Irving was installed Worshipful Master. The Past Master's Lodge was closed and a Master Mason's Lodge opened. Brother John Kean was duly installed Senior Warden; Brother Felix McCarthy, Junior Warden; Brother Praise Wadman, Treasurer; and Edward Robinson, Secretary. The Master Mason's Lodge was closed and a Fellow Craft's Lodge opened— the minutes of the preceding Lodge Night were read. List of Members from St. John's Day, Dec, 1792, to Dec, 1795. Praise "Wadman, M. M. Jacob Bankson Joseph Dean William Yard Joshua Z. Cozens John Riley Robert Lumsden John Morris Joseph Gamble George Laney John O'Hara Edward Far one John Kelly David McCullough John Justice Henry Myers John Duffield Thomas Coffee Henry Wistar John Boyd, M. M. Richard Hicks, M. M. Thomas Brown Benjamin Cowan Rogers Charles Divine, M. M. John Martin Joseph Whitehead John Morton John Patton John Hammill Rudeman Robeson David Irvdng Richard Morthwaite Rufus Green John Huston James Shaw, M. M. John Brown John Boyd, M. M. John Brock Christian Hubbard 212 JLl)c Close of the letabteentb Centur^p Thomas Cash Levi Jordan Dennis McLaughlin Augustine Jones — F Joseph Mansfield Jonathan Butler Gordon McNeil MUes Rourke Abram Morrow Michael Wistar Charles McManamy Edward Robinson John Baxter Sam'. Cowperthwaite William Duntia John Cloer John Patterson Oliver Rhea Christ". Sweitzer Joshua Buffington Joseph Burdin Michael Murphy Joshua Mitchell Joseph Pierce Felix McCarthy, M. M. John Steel Andrew B. Bankson John Smith Robert McFee Nathan Jarvis Thomas F. Lawler Craft Samuel Lees John Anderson, M. M. William Harrison John R. Taylor John Reiley John Kean, M. M. Hugh Manning- John Kessler Timothy O'Brien John Barry Mark Cowperthwaite Napthali Campbell Samuel Mitchell Lawrence Justice Thomas Ventenburgh David Sayres James Miller James McGuirk James Crawford David G. Vance Anthony Yerkes George McNeer John Oldham Lambert Ledant. In Testimony whereof David Irving the Worshipful Master of said Lodge No 2 has hereunto set his Hand and caused the Seal of the said Lodge to be affixed in open Lodge held at Philadelphia the 21^'. Day of December Anno Domini 1795 (signed) David Irving [seal] Attest (signed) Edward Robinson, Sec'y. Monday, January 11, iZi'^.— Stated Lodge. Present 28 members and 20 Visitors including R. W. G. M. 213 X730— Jfreemasonr? in penne^lvania — 1907 Wm. M. Smith Bro Jas Miller Jas Crawford ap- proved,— James McGuirck & David G. Vance, Peti- tions withdrawn. Lambert Ledourt, Eejected. Peti- tions from A. B. Spinacuta, Lewis Collins and Peter Buddy. Bal. in Treas hands $288.35 cts. Thos Vantenburgh & D Sayres adv*^ to Fellow Craft. ''On Motion made and seconded It was agreed, That this Lodge in future hold their Stated Meetings on the Second and Fourth Mondays in each month: and that notice of the same be transmitted to the Grand Secty. Bro Jno Boyd applies for Grand Lodge Certificate. January 12, i7P^.— Adjourned Lodge. (10 a. m.) Present 10 members & 2 Visitors. Bro David Sayre advanced to Master Mason Lodge closed at 12 O'clock January 18, i7P<>.— Adjourned lodge [private]. Present 18 members James Crawford initiated. A Committee appointed to revise the Bye Laws. That a Committee be appointed to call upon the Members absent this Evening and in Arrears to the Lodge in order to collect the dues owing by each— Whereupon The Standing Committee consisting of Brother David Irving Brother John Kean and Brother Felix McCarthy were appointed to call upon the following Members to wit— Bros. John Salsbury Bros. John Baxter " William Guise " Chas. McManamy " Asheton Humphreys " Levi Jordan 214 ^be Cloee of tbe )£igbteentb Ccnturi^ Bros. John Rice " John Davidson " William Yard " Francis Hancong " John Cope " Thomas Search " Henry Robinson " John Service " Joseph Gamble " George Laney " John Justice " William Milnor " James Sutter " Elijah Cozens " Jeremiah Fisher " George A. Baker " Sam'. Jarvis " George Kitts " Thomas Cash " Dennis McLaughlin " John Anderson Bros. Sam'. Cowperthwaite John Harrison John Hammill John Patton Joseph Pierce Rob*. McFee John Brock And^ B. Bankson Nathan Jarvis Samuel Lees Rufus Green John Cloer Christian Sweitzer John Barry Michael Murphy Samuel Mitchell Napthali Campbell Joshua Mitchell Thomas Vantelburg Mark Cowperthwaite. The Secretary was ordered to issue to the aforesaid Members Special Summons's to attend next Lodge Night. January 25, i75^.— Stated Lodge. Present 30 members 15 Visitors. Petitions from Peter Maxton and Allen Pemberton the former an ancient and the latter a modem Mason, were read" Jno Justice adv*^ to Fellow Craft. Jno Justice Wm Yard & Joseph Burden adv*^ to Master Mason. The Grand Secretary presented an Account Ag*. this Lodge in favor of the Grand Lodge amounting to £ 72—1-4 for Dues &'= up to Dec^ 27, 1795 which was read. Ordered— That an order be drawn on the 215 X730— Jfreemasonr^ in jpenns^lvanta— 1907 Treasurer Bro. Praise Wadman in favor of the Grand Lodge for Amount of said account. February 8, 1796.— stated Lodge. Present 30 members and 23 Visitors. Petitions withdrawn 2, 3 Approved, 3 Initiated and 1 Raised February 22, i75^.— Stated Lodge. Present 29 members & 8 Visitors. Initiation 1 Admission 1, and 1 Proposition March 14, i75<>.— Stated Lodge. Present 35 mem- bers & 6 Visitors. 1 Approval or Admission, 3 Fel- low Craft. March 21, i7P^.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 12 members & 10 Visitors. 4 Raised, John Barry, Jas. Crawford, Lewis Collins, A. B. Spinacuta. March 28, i75.— Stated Lodge. Present 24 mem- bers & 12 Visitors. 1 Proposition A Petition from Bartholomew Van Herr, a dis- tressed Brother, praying Relief was read. Ordered— That it lie over for consideration. The four remain- ing Sections of the Bye-Laws which lay over from 216 ^be Close of Ibe leiobteentb Century last Stated Meeting were taken up read and agreed to— And the whole of the Bye-Laws with the Preamble having been afterwards read and the voice of the Members taken thereon they were unanimously agreed to and adopted as the Bye-Laws of this Lodge. Ordered— That the Secretary transcribe the same into the Book of Bye-Laws and have them ready on next Stated Meeting for the Signature of the Members. The following Eesolutions were read «& unanimously agreed to. Eesolved— That each member of this Lodge who is in arrears, and does not come forward on or before the Second Stated Meeting hereafter, to wit., the 2^"^ Monday in May next, and pay up his dues or give satisfactory Reasons for so doing, shall be expelled from this Lodge and his name sent to the Grand Secretary in order to be transmitted to all the Lodges under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Resolved— That the Secretary be and he is hereby directed to send a Copy of the fore- going Resolution to each of the Brethren who is in arrears to this Lodge four days at least previous to each of our two next Stated Meetings. April 18, i75<>.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 30 members & 6 Visitors. Dispensation from R. W. G. M. W^. Moore Smith to Enter Pass & Raise Samuel Fulton 1 Initiated, 3 Passed. A B Spinacuta granted a Certificate April 19, 175>^.— Adjourned Lodge 10 'Clock A. M. Present 12 members 2 Raised 217 1730— Jfreemasonr^ in ipenns^Ivanta — 1907 April 25, iZP^.— Stated Lodge. Present 35 mem- bers & 16 Visitors. (1 Prop Jno Eeilly Jr). 1 Passed & 1 Initiated. Lewis Collins grt^ a G. L. Certificate A Communication was made from the G*^ Secretary of the expulsion of Charles Keyser from Concordia Lodge No. 67. The said Communication was read for the information of the Members of this Lodge. April 28, i7P^.— Adjourned Lodge (10 a. m). Present 12 members & 2 Visitors. A Dispensation from R W. G. M. to Enter Pass & Eaise Sherman Buggies & apprv^ Initiated & 3 Passed Friday, April 29, i7P^.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 14 members & 2 Visitors. 2 Raised. May 9, i75>^.— Stated Lodge. Present 36 members & 14 Visitors. 3 Raised. A Communication was made by the Grand Secre- tary of the rejection of Hugh Morrison from Lodge No. 19, and of William McFadden from Lodge No. 9, the same was read for the information of this Lodge. Bro\ Joshua Buffington, Thomas Vantilburg and Atton Pemberton were severally raised in ancient form to the sublime degree of Master Mason. The matter depending between Bros. John Kean & James McGuirk, which was to have been taken up this evening was postponed until next Stated Meeting. May 16, :Z7P^.— Special Lodge. Present 22 mem- bers 1 Raised 1 Passed, The Lodge having entered upon the private busi- ness of this Meeting. On motion made seconded & agreed to. The following Brethren were no longer considered Members of this Lodge, viz:— John Sals- 219 1730— jfreemasonr^ in ipenns^lvania— 1907 bury, Francis Hancong and Elijah Cozens. On mo- tion made, seconded and agreed to Bro^ George Laney and John Hammill were excluded from this Lodge until such time as they shall come forward and pay up their Dues; and a Minute of their exclusion was ordered to be transmitted to the Secretary of the Grrand Lodge of Pennsylvania. On motion made, seconded and agreed to Ordered That Bro^ John Brock and Kichard Hunt be served with a special Notice to attend next Stated Meeting and pay up their Dues, Or shew Reason why they should not be expelled. June 13, i75(>.— Stated Lodge. Present 44 mem- bers & 10 Visitors. John Brock Jno Reilly Jr Raised A Letter from Bro^ Asheton Humphreys inclosing an account against Lodge No. 2, and requesting leave to withdraw from this Lodge and receive a Certificate on paying the balance of said account, was read and the sense of the Lodge having been taken thereon it was agreed to. The Committee appointed to enquire into the Character Bro"". Charles McManany, made an unfavorable Report— which having been considered by the Lodge and the said Brother heard in his own defence, the Sense of the Lodge was taken on the Report, and on motion made and seconded that he should be expelled it was unanimously agreed to. Ordered— That the Secretary transmit a Minute of the expulsion of the said Charles McManany to the 220 Z\)c Close of the jetabtecntb Centur^^ Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania to be communicated from thence to all the Lodges under its Jurisdiction. On motion made and seconded The expulsion of Bro^ Richard Hunt from this Lodge was postponed, and Bro'■^ Praise Wadman, George A. Baker and Rude- man Robeson were appointed a Committee to call upon him and report next stated meeting. Bro'■^ John Patterson and Peter Maxton, having applied therefor, obtained Certificates from this Lodge as they were going abroad. Election David Irving W M,— John Boyd S. W.— Samuel Lees J. W.— Praise Wadman, Treasurer,— Edward Robinson, Secretary.— Jno Baxter S. D.— Christian Sweitzer J. D. Bro Joseph Mansfield and John Cloer were appointed to serve as Stewards for the ensuing six months. June 14, i7P^.— Adjourned Lodge (10 a. m). Pres- ent 11 members 2 Raised 1 Crafted June 20, i75^.— Extra Lodge. Present 14 members & 4 Visitors. Balance in Treas"- $295.26. Officers Installed. June 27, i75^.— Stated Lodge. Present 25 mem- bers & 4 Visitors. 1 application, a second petition from Jas. McGuirk was withdrawn, July 2, 17P^.— Extra Lodge. Present 7 members 1 Entered 1 Crafted July 11, i75^.— Stated Lodge. Present 29 members & Visitors 1 Raised, 1 Pet. withdrawn— 1 Pet rec^ 221 1730— ifreemasonr^ In Pennsylvania — 1907 ''Resolved That every member and visitors of this Lodge shall on their first entrance into the room step foi-ward to the Secretary's Table and pay the dues of the evening according to our By Laws." "Re- solved That any member of this Lodge who shall enter the Room without being properly clothed shall be presented with an Apron by the Lodge, which Apron shall be charged to his account." "The Brethren having taken into consideration, what num- ber of shares should be subscribed on the part of this Lodge to the Plan adopted for the erection of a New Lodge. A Motion was made seconded That sixty shares be subscribed and the sense of the Lodge having been taken thereon, it was agreed to unani- mously. Ordered That the Treasurer subscribed for Sixty shares in the name of this Lodge ; pay the first Instalment and take a receipt therefor." July 25, i75^.— Stated Lodge. Present 26 mem- bers and 9 Visitors. August 8, 17 96. Stsited Lodge. Present 27 mem- bers and 7 Visitors. 1 Withdraws 1 Approved 4 Petition 2 Withdraw, Wednesday, August 17, i7P^.— Extra Lodge. Pres- ent 10 members I Entered & 1 Passed Thursday, August 18, i7P^.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 10 members 1, Raised, August 22, JT'P^— Stated Lodge. Present 25 mem- bers & 3 Visitors. On Motion Bro McCarthy was appointed Inside Tyler, 222 Ebe CIO0C of the letQbtccntb Century A motion was made & seconded that B^ Kessler be authorized to furnish this Lodge against next Stated night with three dozen of Tumblers & three dozen of wine Glasses. On which motion the sense of the lodge was taken it was agreed to. That two dozen of Aprons be provided for the use of the members of this lodge, whereupon the Sense of the Lodge was taken and the motion agreed to. September 12, i756\— Stated Lodge Night. Present 30 members and 17 Visitors. 6 Approved 5 Entered, September 14, 1796.— 3. P. M. adjourned Lodge. Present 14 members 1 Approved 1 Entered, 3 Crafted. September 16, 1796.— 3 P. M. adjourned Lodge. Present 7 members 3 Raised September 26, i75tf.— Stated Lodge. Present 24 members & 7 Visitors. 2 Passed, October 10, i7i>^.— Stated Lodge. Present 25 mem- bers & 8 Visitors. 2 Petitions 1 Crafted 2 Raised 1 Withdrew. October 24, 1796.—Stated Lodge. Present 29 mem- bers & 6 Visitors. 2 Petitions 1 Withdrew— 1 Crafted— 1 Raised. November 14, 1796.— Stated Lodge. Present 26 members & 7 Visitors. 1 Petition Withdrawn— 2 Approved— 1 Entered and 1 Expelled. The Committee to whom was referred the investi- gation of the Charge of B"". George A. Baker against B"" Joshua Mitchell gave in a report accompanied by 223 1730— ifreemaeonr^ in Pennsylvania — X907 a Statement of the Charge both of which were read, and after Some time spent thereon, on motion made, seconded & agreed to— Resolved— That in consequence of the wicked and unfounded reports spread abroad by B". Mitchell against B^ G. A. Baker & his Family to the injury of their Character, he the Said Joshua Mitchell be and he is hereby Expelled from the benefit of Masonry in Lodge No. 2— and that a minute of his expulsion therefrom be transmitted to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and in order to be forwarded to the several Lodges under its Jurisdic- tion. Novemher 28, i7P?'.— Adjourned Lodge. 3 p. m. Present 11 members and 2 Visitors. 1 Ap- proved 1 Entered 1 Eaised A Bill for Printing 188 Copies of the by-laws of this Lodge was presented & read— Ordered— That the amount thereof being 8.50 Doll be paid. August 14, :Z7P7.— Stated Lodge. Present 27 mem- bers and 10 Visitors. 1 Crafted A Letter from the Grand Committee of Charity addressed to the different Lodges in the City of Philadelphia was read, which stated that they (the Committee of Charity) had paid the sum of forty Dollars for the Passage of Br. Randal McDonald from Ireland to Philadelphia and now pray the dif- ferent lodges to subscribe such sums as they may think proper until such time as the said B'" Randal McDonald shall have repaid them when the subscrib- ing Lodges shall be reimbursed the sum subscribed by them respectively. On motion— Ordered— that this lodge grant them the sum of five Dollars for the purpose mentioned in the foregoing Letter. August 28, 1757.— Extra Lodge. 2pm Present 10 members and 7 Visitors. 1 Entered 1 Crafted Lodge adjourned until 4 'Clock August 28, 1757.— Adjourned Lodge. 4 p. m. Present 10 members and 6 Visitors. 1 Raised (Fee $25.) 233 X730— ifrcemaeonr^ in Pennsylvania— 1907 September 1, 1757.— Extra Lodge. 2 p. m. Pres- ent 9 members & 6 Visitors. 1 Approved 1 Entered 1 Crafted 1 Raised September 11, i757.— Stated Lodge. Present 6 members & 7 Visitors. 1 Application 1 Raised There will be no stated meeting on account of the prevailing epidemic (Yellow fever) Lodge closed at 8 O'clock October 20, 1757.— Extra Lodge. Present 5 mem- bers and 8 Visitors. 1 approved 1 Entered 1 Crafted A Dispensation from the Rt. W. G. Master W°. Moore Smith to enter, pass & raise George Lamb, Mariner, was read «& approved of By the Lodge. October 23, 1757.- Extra Lodge. Present 15 mem- bers and 10 Visitors. 2 Raised November 13, i757.— Stated Lodge. Present 23 members and 24 Visitors. 1 Approved 1 Entered The W. M. from the Committee who were appointed in August last on the Petition of B"" W"". Dickson praying assistance— Reported— That the said B"" was found deserving and that the sum which was granted him, had been paid & a receipt received thereof. The Resolutions which were transmitted from Lodge No. 52 in August last respecting the admission of Master of Lodges & Committees either from the Grand Lodge or individual Lodges without the pay- ment of dues were taken up and read, and ordered 234 Zbc dioec of tbe letobteentb Century? to lie over until next Stated meeting. The Committee wlio were appointed on the Matter in dispute between B-- Ale\ Phillips of Lodge No 9 i& B"- Ab"". Murrow of this Lodge were continued on that business until the next Stated night. A Petition from Sarah Jordan the widow of a deceased member of this lodge praying relief was read— and on motion made and agreed to, the sum of ten Dollars was granted for her relief from the funds of this Lodge to be paid her by the hands of B^ Sam' Lees. The W. M. informed the Lodge that he had given an order on the Treasurer for five Dollars, to release a B^ who had been im- prisoned for Debt, and submitted it to the Lodge, whether or not the Treasurer might be credited there- with. Whereupon the Lodge agreed that the Treas- urer should credit himself with the said sum. The W. M, also submitted to the Lodge the propriety of reimbursing him the sum of 16s 2d which he advanced for the attendance of a Physician on B"" John Mathews. Ordered that the said sum be reimbursed. December 11, 1757.— Stated Lodge. Present 33 members and 12 Visitors. 3 Applications, Election, David Irwin W. M.— John Kessler, S. W.— John Phillips J. W.— John Cope Treas''— Edward Robinson, Secty,— James Crawford, S. D.— Casper Graaf J. D. —Felix McCarthy inside and Jolm Wlieelan, outside Tyler,— Joseph Gatty and Joseph Mansfield, Stewards. A Communication from the Grand Committee of 235 1730— jfreemasonr^ in Pennsylvania — 1907 Charity recommending Brother W"". Healey & Ms family to the consideration of this Lodge for relief was presented & read— Ordered that the Standing Committee of this Lodge enquire into the nature of Situation and report thereon. A Petition from B^ Jacob Auld in behalf of the orphan Children of our Deceased late Brother Laurence Justice praying relief for them was presented and read— Ordered— that the said Petition be referred to the aforesaid Committee, and that twenty Dollars be placed in their hands to be distributed as necessity require. A Petition from Mary Lawless the widow of Deceased Brother praying relief was read. Ordered— that it be referred to the above Committee and that ten Dollars be placed in their hands to be disposed of as they may think proper for her relief. A petition from W™. Euston in the Debtor apartment, praying relief was read— Ordered— that the said Petition be rejected. The Resolutions of Lodge No. 52 which lay over from our last meeting were taken up & Read. On motion, Ordered— that this Lodge concur with Lodge No. 52 in the adoption of those resolutions, provided that the several Lodges in this City concur also. The follow- ing resolutions were presented and read— Resolved— that the word fifty in the 1^^ Section of our by-laws be struck out and the word twenty-five be inserted in lieu thereof. Resolved— that the 12^^ Section of our by-laws be struck out and the following inserted in 236 Zbc Close of tbe jetGbteentb Century its stead— No Eefreshments shall be provided at any- Meeting whatever out of the funds of the Lodge: Ordered— that it lie over for Consideration. A Bill of one Dollar & fifty cents for repairing and putting Locks on the Pedistal was presented by B"". John Cloer, and read— Ordered— that the amount thereof be placed to his credit in account with the lodge. December 12, i757.— Adjourned Lodge. Sam. Present 8 members & 2 Visitors. 1 Crafted & Officers installed. Lodge closed at 9 'Clock January 8, i75>(5.— Stated Lodge. Present 20 mem- bers & 12 Visitors. 3 Approved 3 Entered 1 Raised The Standing Committee to whom were referred the petition of B"" Jacob Auld in behalf of the orphan Children of our late Brother Laurence Justice Dec'd —the petition of Mary Lawless widow of a deceased brother and a recommendation from the Grand Com- mittee of Charity in favor of Br. W°. Healey and family reported as follows— to wit— that they have granted for the use of the orphan Children of Br Justice Twenty Dollars for use of the widow Mary Lawless ten Dollars, and recommend that the sum of ten Dollars be granted toward the relief of B'" W"". Healey and his family— Ordered— That the said re- port be approved of and that ten Dollars recommended for the use of B'" Healey & family be accordingly granted. The Committee of Grievances to whom was referred the Complaint lodged by B"" Ale''. Phillips 237 1730 — jfreemaeonri^ in Pennsylvania— 1907 of Lodge No. 9 against B"". Abr"". Murrow of tliis Lodge reported that the matter in dispute between the two brethren was settled agreeably to an article signed by the parties & which accompanied the report. A Petition from Tho^ McCabe Jun"". a distressed B"" praying relief was read— Ordered— that the Standing Committee enquire into the nature of his Situation & that the sum of ten Dollars be placed in their hands to be disposed of for his use as he may be found worthy. The following Resolution was moved and seconded to become one of the Sections of our by-laws— to wit— Resolved— that no Brother be passed or Raised before he be proved to be perfect in the Degree or Degrees of which he may then be in the Lodge Excepting however who may be entered by Dispensation— Ordered— that the said Resolution lie over for consideration of the Lodge. February 12, :Z758.— Stated Lodge. Present 29 members & 12 Visitors. 3 Crafted. "Resolved That all monies actually received into the Treasury of this Lodge shall be appropriated in manner following to wit, one fifth thereof to remain as a fund to obtain a permanent or other place of holding this Lodge when necessary, one fifth to relieve distressed brethem, and the other three fifths to defray the expenses of refreshments and other expenses of the Lodge." A printed Communication was received from the Secr^. of the G. L. transmitting a list of the Grand 238 ILbe Close of the letabteentb Century officers Elect, a list of warrants for holding Lodges issued, and a list of Expulsions and Rejections lately made to the Grand Lodge, which Communication was read for the information of this Lodge. February 15, i75<9.— Adjourned Lodge. 3 p. m. Present 10 members & 3 Visitors 1 Raised. February 26, i75(S.— Adjourned Lodge. 6 p. m. Present 14 members, A Communication from the Grand Committee of Charity was received and read respecting the utility of a subscription to the Dis- pensatory and recommending the sum of 5 Guineas to be subscribed by this Lodge in order to secure the benefit of that Institution for any Member or other Brother who may stand in need thereof whereupon the Lodge having taken the same into consideration came to the following Resolution, Resolved That the sum of Ten Guineas instead of Five Guineas be sub- scribed by this Lodge to purchase the right of send- ing two patients to the Dispensary and that the same be paid to the Grand Treasurer to be applied as laid down in the foregoing application." A Petition from Heckly Faulkner the widow of a Deceased Brother praying relief was read— where- upon Resolved that the Standing Committee be in- vested with the Power of Granting her ten Dollars if they may see her Situation require it. 2 Expelled for non pay* dues. March 12, 1755.— Stated Lodge. Present 23 mem- 239 X730— jfreemaeonr^ In penneiPlvama — 1907 bers and 17 Visitors. 4 Expelled for non pay' dues. March 22, i7P p. m. adjourned Lodge Present 8 members & 1 Visitor. 1 Raised June 11, i75(9.— Stated Lodge. Present 25 mem- bers & 7 Visitors. Election David Irving W. M.— Eobert Pullen, S. W.-Jno Boyd, J. W.-Edward Robinson, Secty.— John Cope, Treas"".— James Craw- ford, S. D.— Casper Graaf, J. D.— John Wheelan, Outside and Felix McCarthy Inside Tyler, Bros Joseph Mansfield and Joseph Gatty, Stewards. 4 withdrawals A Petition from John Pinchion a distressed Brother praying relief was read, and on Motion Resolved That B''. D. Irvin, Jn° Hepler & Jn" Phillips be appointed a Committee to enquire into the Character and merits of his Situation & be empowered to grant him Six Dollars if found worthy of relief. A Petition from Samuel Gartley a Distressed brother praying relief was read & on Motion Resolved, That B^ David Irving, John Hepler & John Phillips be the Committee to enquire into his Situation and Grant him such relief not exceeding Six Dollars as he might be found de- serving of. B^ Praise Wadman applied for leave to withdraw from the Lodge and receive a Certificate— the same was Granted him. Thursday, June 14, 1798.— 3 OClock P M adjourned Lodge. Present 8 members Officers Installed. July 9, i 755.— Stated Lodge. Present 14 members & 2 Visitors. Bal in Treas'' hands $190.19 1 Crafted 16 241 1730— JTreemasonr)^ in [Pennsylvania— X907 The W. Master from the Committee who were ap- pointed to enquire into the Situation of John Pinchion & Samuel Gartley Distressed Brethren Reported— that the Committee had found B"" John Pinchion de- serving of the gi'atuity granted him which was accord- ingly paid him for his relief. And that on enquiry they found B^ Sam'. Gartley not worthy of relief, which was not therefore allowed him. A letter from B^ Jacob Auld addressed to the lodge, stating in the manner in which he had distributed the monies Granted him for the relief of the Orphan Children of our Late Brother Laurence Justice was read for the information of the Lodge. A Letter of Complaint was lodged by B^ Michal Kene against John Boyd a Member of this lodge— and— on Motion— Resolved That the same be referred to the Committee of Greveances. The W. Master having called the atten- tion of the Lodge to the distressed Situation of B^ John Barry and his family. On Motion Resolved that the Standing Committee be and they are hereby authorized to draw upon the Treasurer for the sum of fifteen Dollars for the relief of the said Brother and his family. August 13, i75S.— Stated Lodge. Present 8 mem- bers Opened in due form but too few members attended on account of the prevailing epidemic (yel- low Fever) it was thought proper to adjourn (which was agreed to) until it ceased. Lodge closed at 9 O'clock 242 ZTbe Close of tbe leifibteentb Centuri^ November 12, 1758.— Stated Lodge. Present 14 members and 6 Visitors. 1 Raised A Motion made by Bro Boyd and seconded by Bro Harman that the dues for the two last stated nights be allowed by the Lodge on account of the prevailing fever which was agreed to. December 10, i75<9.— Stated Lodge. Present 15 members & 10 Visitors including R. W. G. M. Bayard Smith 2 withdrew on Certificate Election, David Irwin W. M.— Robert Pullen S. W.— Darby McDonach J. W.— John Phillips, Secty— John Cope, Treas"— ''The W M presented to the Lodge a print of Solo- mon's Temple as a Present from Bro John Patton which was received by the Lodge and the W M & Bro Jno Cope agreed to have it framed."^ On Motion made & seconded It was agreed that fifteen Dollars be granted to each of the widows of our late members; B". Edward Robinson & John Wheelan, and that the Standing Committee do draw on the Treasurer for same. Wednesday, December 26, 1755.— Adjourned Lodge Present 9 members & 1 Visitor. Officers installed. January 14, 1755.— Stated Lodge. Present 19 mem- bers & 8 Visitors including R. W. G. M Bayard Smith "The W. M. nominated James Crawford as S. Deacon. The S. Warden nominated Casper Graaf as Junior Deacon, which the Lodge agreed to." ° This painting is now in the Museum of the Grand Lodge Library. 243 X730— freemaeonri^ in ipenne^lvanta— X907 "Bros John Able and Joseph Russel were nominated for Stewards for the ensuing Six Months which the Lodge agreed to." "The Lodge adjourned till the 4th Monday in the Month. ' ' A Petition from Mary Gatty widow of Joseph Gatty late member of this lodge was presented and read, and ten Dollars was granted for her relief. The W. Master informed the lodge that he had drawn on the Treasurer for Eight Dollars during the sickness for the widow of B^ Wheelen— having slipt his memory when the lodge granted her fifteen, he therefore re- tained that Eight Dollars and now submits it to you the Lodge whether it shall be allowed or not. The Lodge determined that it should be given with two Dollars Extra to the widow of B"". Gatty. Monday, January 28, i?'^^.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 10 members & 1 Visitor. 1 Application Bal $83.46 "Bro John Phillips petitioned the Lodge to grant him leave to pass the Chair in order to enable him to work on to the Arch, leave was granted him accordingly by the Lodge" February 11, 17PP.— Stated Lodge. Present 23 members & 12 Visitors including R. W. G. M. B. Smith -D. G. M. Israel Israel,-D. G. J. W Bro Patton & G. Secty G. A. Baker. 2 approvals, 2 Entered. Grand Visitation. The Grd Sect'y appointed to examine the Books of this Lodge Reported to the R. W. G. M, that they were kept in a regular and satisfactory 244 ^be Close of the )6igbteentb Century manner and that they contained nothing contradictory to the true spirit of Masonry. The B. W. D. G. M. in behalf of the R. W. G. M. Returned his sincere thanks to Lodge No 2 for their steady perseverance in their labour, and reasserted his satisfaction of their proceedings and hoped that they would continue to work on in the same trait without any deviation." February 25, i755.— Lecture Lodge. Present 17 members & 4 Visitors. 1 Raised "A Dispensation from the R. W. G. M. to pass John Phillips to the Chair was read and the sense of the Lodge being taken it was agreed to, Bro Phillips was passed agreeable to the above dispensation" Resolved That no person or persons will be intitled to receive any benefit arising from the funds of this Lodge, if they are resident living within three miles of this City ; unless they belong to some regular Lodge. March 11, i755.— Stated Lodge. Present 17 mem- bers & 3 Visitors. 2 Applications 2 Crafted April 8, 1755.— Stated Lodge. Present 17 members & 6 Visitors. 2 Approved 2 Entered April 22, 1755.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 7 members 1 Application 1 Crafted 2 Raised May 13, 1755.- Stated Lodge. Present 15 members & 8 Visitors including R. W. G. M. Visitors:— R. W. G. Master, B'" Keyser No. 72, B^ Young No. 13, B"" Tripele, Richard Burman No. 4, N. Y., Andrew Vanderslice No. 72, Isaac Todd No. 1 St Jn°. Rhode Island, Jn°. Wright No. 28 Liverpool. 245 1730— jfreemasonr)? in ipenne^lvania— 1907 11 Exp*^ for non pyt of dues Bro Thos Marshall Petitioned the Lodge to recommend him to the Grand Lodge for a dispensation to pass the Chair in order to be further advanced in Masonry which the Lodge agreed to. May 28, i755.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 10 mem- bers & 10 Visitors. 2 Application 1 Crafted 1 With- drawn On Motion made & seconded it was agreed by the Lodge that ten Dollars be given to the widow of B"" Eobinson a deceased member of this Lodge. Eesolved that one of the Brethren who are appointed as Guard- ians to instruct a new initiated Brother ; shall, if either of them be present be the examiner before the Lodge. Bro Elijah Bartliss was examined before the Lodge by the W M and found worthy to be passed. June 10, i755.— Stated Lodge. Present 24 mem- bers & 6 Visitors. Election, Jno Kessler W. M.— Joseph Burden S. W.— Casper Graaf J. W.— John Cope Treas""— John Phillips Secty— Thos Marshall, S. D.— Charles Hassels, J. D.— Adam Duey and John Ostheine Stewards, 1 Withdraws. Friday, June 14, :Z75>5.— Adjourned Lodge. 2 pm. Present 8 members 1 Raised Officers Installed. Bro Thomas Marshall Passed to Chair. Monday, June 24, i7PP.— Adjourned Lodge. Pres- ent 6 members, ''The Lodge proceeded to Lecture" and received the benefit of a first, second and third Lecture from the W M. John Kessler. 246 ^be Close of tbc jEiabteentb Centuri? July 8, 1799.— ^isiiedi Lodge. Present 17 members & 5 Visitors. 1 Approved 1 Raised *'A letter from the G. S. inclosing a plan submitted to the Grand Lodge for raising by subscription $6000. —for building or procuring a permanent place for the Grand Lodge and others, and requiring the state of the funds of this Lodge and what the Lodge would be willing to subscribe," ordered to lie over for consid- eration ''The Secretary was ordered to transmit to the Grand Secretary the state of the funds of this Lodge." "A Motion was made and seconded that there be no more refreshments procured for the re- mainder of this six months which was agreed to." Steward and Tyler's Bill $10.87 Monday, July 22, i7P5.— Adjourned Lodge. Pres- ent 9 members and 1 Visitor viz Bro Schneider of No 72 Tyler Bill $1.67 The committee to whom was reffered the petition of the widow Jourdan— Eesolved, that they have made the strictest enquiry and find that she is not in want at present, and therefore we have with held the dona- tion granted her by the lodge untill another time. A motion was made for to adjourn the lodge for the space of two Months; after some discussion it was order to lie over for further consideration till the next Stated night. August 12, J!755.— Present 12 members & 6 Visitors. 1 Application 247 X730 — Jfreemaeonr^ in ipenns^lvanta — 1907 "On Motion made and seconded a Committee was appointed to confer with the Committee of different Lodges on a suitable place for meeting after we leave this and a report to be made on the next stated night Committee, W M Jno Kessler, Jno Phillips Jno Cope Joseph Burden and Henry Wistar. "A Motion was made and seconded That the Re- solve passed at the last stated Meeting be reconsid- ered, viz That no refreshments be had for the en- suing six months, on the reconsideration of the same it was carried that the refreshments be continued as usual. ' ' "Resolved that one third of the Initiation fees be placed in the hands of the Grand Treasurer half yearly for the Express purpose of Establishing a fund for the building of a Grand Lodge. Ordered to lie over for Consideration." "A motion was made and seconded That the Tyler be allowed One Dollar and a half for each Tyling from this date." Stewards & Tylers Bill $5.35 Note.— No Lodge held in September owing to the Yellow Fever. October 14, 1799.— Stated Lodge. Present 6 mem- bers & 3 Visitors. "There not being a sufficient number of members present no business was trans- acted. ' ' October 28, J755.— Stated Lodge. Present 18 mem- bers & 8 Visitors. 1 Application. 248 ^be Close ot the leigbteentb denturi? On motion made and Seconded it was agreed to exonerate the Members for two nights dues, on account of the prevailing Epidemic. November 11, J7i>P.— Stated Lodge. The Secretary was ordered to provide 12 Books of the Constitution for the use of the Lodge. December 9, 1799. Stated Lodge. Present 21 Members & 13 Visitors. Election Jno Phillips W. M. —Jos Burden, S. W.— Robert Pullen, J. W.— Jno Cope, Treas— Thos Marshall Sect'y,— Chas Hassels S. D,-C. Nield-J. D.-Buddy & Crishire Stewards 2 withdrawals. For some reason the Society of Free Quakers re- fused to renew the lease of their meeting house at the southwest corner of Fifth and Arch Streets to the Masonic Fraternity. At the Quarterly Communica- tion held June 3, 1799: Bro Milnor, of the committee appointed to inquire what place may be obtained for the future meetings of this Grand Lodge after their present lease expires, reported that the room wherein this G. L. now meet cannot be had after the expiration of the said lease. Whereupon, on motion made and seconded, agreed that the Grand Secretary write to all the Lodges under this jurisdiction requesting them to com- municate as expeditiously as possible what sums of money they will respectively contribute towards the purchase or erecting a building for the accommodation of this Grand Lodge and the Subordinate Lodges in this City. Owing to a re-occurrence of an epidemic of yellow 249 1730— jfreemasonr)? in Pennsylvania — 1907 fever during the summer it was not until November 13 1799 that a report of this Committee was made at an Extra Communication called for this purpose. The R. W. Grand Master presented a copy of a petition from the E. W. Grand Officers and the Com- mittee appointed to procure a place for the future meetings of this R. W. Grand Lodge and the Subordinate Lodges in this city, to his Excellency, Thomas Mifflin, Esq., Governor of this Common- wealth, praying that his Excellency would be pleased to grant permission for holding our future meetings in some of the rooms of the State House, which was read, and is in the words following: To His Excellency, Thomas Mifflin, Governor of the Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania: The petition of the subscribers, present officers of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, re- spectfully sheweth that the Grand Lodge has for several years past occupied a room illy adapted for the purposes of their meetings, which they had taken in expectation only that by this time they would have been able to procure for them- selves permanent accommodations, but owing to their extra- ordinary charitable exertions, which have been rendered peculiarly burdensome by the frequent visitations which have afflicted the city, they have found themselves unable to effect so desirable an object. That their lease is expired, and the room wanted by the proprietors for other uses. Your peti- tioners understanding that the rooms in the State House are at present unoccupied and are likely to remain so for a con- siderable time, are induced to request the Gr^. Lodge may be indulged with the use of the Senate Chamber or such other 250 Xlbc Close of tbc jeigbteentb Century apartments on the same floor as your Excellency may see fit; and the Grand Lodge will hold themselves pledged, and do engage, at any time whenever they shall be so required, to evacuate and redeliver the premises unimpaired in the same order in which they shall receive them. (Signed), J. B. Smith, G. M. Israel Israel, D. G. M. James Milnor, S. G. W, Charles Patton, J. G. W. John Smith, Chairman of Committee for Nov. 4, 1799. procuring Booms, etc. The E. W. G. M. then informed this Grand Lodge that said petition had been presented to His Excel- lency the Governor, who had been pleased to grant the Secretaries' Chamber in the State House for that purpose until called for. On motion made and sec- onded, this Grand Lodge concur in the application so made to His Excellency the Governor, and return their warmest thanks to His Excellency for the grant he has been pleased to make them, and direct that Bro. Grand Secretary respectfully communicate the same to His Excellency the Governor. On motion made and seconded, the D. G. M. Israel Israel and Bro. John Smith, Jr., Coyle, Griffiths, and Andrew Nilson, were appointed a committee to pre- pare the rooms in the State House for the accommoda- tion of this Grand Lodge, and to remove all the furni- ture now in this room there when ready, and to have 251 1730— jfreemasonr^ in penne^lvania — X907 such repairs done to the old and procure such new furniture as shall appear to be necessary. On motion made and seconded, the said committee were authorized to leave this room in the order we receive the same, or in such state as they shall agree on with the owners of this building. December 23, i755.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 12 members & 7 Visitors including R. W. G. M. J. B. Smith Officers Installed. 1 Withdrawn 1 Entered. "A recommendation from the R. W. G. M., that the Officers of the subordinate Lodges and Members of the Grand Lodge do appear in proper mourning at the Grand Communication on St John's Day, that the Jewels and Emblems on the Aprons be covered with black in Memory of our Illustrious Brother Geo Washington. ' ' The close of the eighteenth century was an appre- hensive one for the City of Philadelphia, as it ceased at the same time to be the capital of both the United States and the State of Pennsylvania. One of the chief arguments made was that of late "a disease called the yellow fever had raged at particular periods, so as to render it dangerous for the members of the Legislatures to meet. ' ' Then again it was during the night of the seven- teenth of December, when the news was received of the death of General Washington at Mount Vernon three days before. 252 Ebe Close ot the letobteentb Century Congress assembled upon the following morning, and ordered an official memorial service to be held on Thursday, December 26, 1799, in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at the southeast comer of Fourth and Cherry Streets, in which the Masonic Fraternity was invited to take a prominent position in the Solemn Service. The time being short, written special notices were were sent out to the members of the Grand Lodge by the Grand Secretary, George A. Baker, one of which has come down to us and is reproduced in facsimile. Sir & Brother The death of General George Washington has excited a general public interestedness in which Masons cannot but participate. He was an illustrious Brother. It is recom- mended that the officers & representatives of Lodges appear on next St John's day in communication with the emblem of their office in black on their aprons. By Order of the R AA^ Grand Master George A. Baker Dec"". 23 1799 Gramd Secretary. In pursuance to this Notice an Extra Grand Com- munication was held on December 26, 1799, when A sufficient Number of Lodges being represented, Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form. The present Communication being held by Virtue of a special Summons from the R. W. Grand Master, in conse- quence of the invitation of the Committee of Arrangement of Congress to attend the delivery of a Funeral Oration in 253 1730— ifreemasonri? in ipenns^^lvanta — 1907 254 Itbe Close of tbe J6igbteentb Century Honour of the late Lieutenant General George Washington, as directed by Order of Congress, the R. W. Grand Master opened the business of the meeting in an address to the Grand Lodge. In conclusion of which he stated : " I detain you no longer. The government of our country has this day honourably distinguished us as among the chief morners of Washington — its Friend, its Protector, and its Ornament. The destined hour has come and we move to the summons."* Whereupon, it was unanimously Resolved, That this Grand Lodge are deeply and sincerely afSicted with the Melancholy event which has accasioned this Communication, and will immediately proceed to join in the Honours about to be shewn to the Memory of our Illustrious deceased Brother. Also, That this Grand Lodge will bear any Expenses which shall be incurred on this occasion. The R. W. Grand Master then appointed Bro"". Proctor, Master of Ceremonies for the day. Grand Lodge was closed. The Brethren then formed in due Order in the Grand Lodge Room, and moving from thence joined in the general procession, which formed in the middle of Chestnut Street, right on Sixth. The route was down Fifth to Walnut Street, down Walnut to Fourth and up Fourth to Zion German Lutheran Church. A bier covered with a pall was carried in the procession by six sergeants and was deposited in front of the altar beneath the pulpit. An Anthem, Monody and dirge composed for the occasion was sung by a choir, the leading voices in which were artists from the Theatre in Chestnut Street, the original music of which is now in the Library of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. The funeral • Address in full — Reprint of Minutes Grand Lodge of F. & A. M. of Pennsylvania, Vol. I., pp. 379 et seq. 255 1730— Jfreemaeonr^ in pennsi^lvania— 1907 service was pronounced by the Rt. Rev. Bishop White, after which Gen. Henry Lee, of Virginia, delivered the address in accordance with the resolution of Congress, wherein Bro. Washington was characterized as being "First in war, first in Peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen," which being ended the Masonic Procession returned to the Grand Lodge room. The following Monody was composed for and sung at the official funeral service, held at the German Lutheran Zion Church. It was dedicated to the Senate of the United States. A copy of the original music is preserved in the Grand Lodge Library. 1 Sad are the tidings rumuour tells A grateful people mourn his end Amidst the brave and just he dwells A nations father and its friend 2 With honor crown 'd mature in age He fell the wonder of mankind Laden with laurels left the stage Nor leaves alas ! his like behind 3 Seated in bliss supreme on high O spirit dear attend our pray 'r Our guardian angel still be nigh Make thy lov'd land thy heav'nly care 256 FROM COPY IN POSSESSION OF HIS GRANDSON THE HONORABLE WILLIAM WHITE WILTBANK. CHAPTER XIX. Independence Hall, 1800-1802. T the beginning of the new century Philadelphia was once again a compara- tively quiet city. The glamor of being the Capital City of the United States and State of Pennsylvania had passed. It is however true that it was still the commercial metropolis of the country, and boasted of the largest population of any city on the Atlantic Seaboard. Masonically the horizon seemed bright and clear upon every point except as to a permanent meeting place for the Grand and Subordinate Lodges. The occupation of Independence Hall was at the best only a temporary one, subject to the orders of the civil authorities. In view of these conditions strenuous efforts were made by the Grand Lodge looking toward a permanent home. The lot at the southwest corner of Twelfth and Walnut Streets being deemed too far out of town a building on the south side of Filbert Street above Eighth Street was purchased, soon to be abandoned for the Gothic Hall built on Chestnut Street, north side, between Seventh and 17 257 1730— jfreemasonr^ in ipenns^lvania — 1907 Eighth Street. How this was later destroyed by fire, and what followed will be fully told in the following chapters. At the veiy beginning of the new century a solemn Masonic celebration took place in memory of our departed brother Washington. This was an open Lodge of Sorrow in memory of our late Brother General Washington, held on Wed- nesday, January 1, by the French Lodge L'Amenite, No. 73, at their Lodge room in Abraham Taylor's Alley, a small thoroughfare between Second and Front Streets, south of Chesnut, now called Ionic Street. Following is a contemporary account of the cele- bration : On Wednesday last [January 1, 1800], the French Lodge le Amenite, No. 73 of the Pennsylvania jurisdiction, exhibited a truly interesting evidence of their veneration for the char- acter of General Washington, which is not confined to country or language. Having decreed that an oration should be delivered on the occasion of his death, the whole Lodge as- sembled. The room was covered with sable hangings, in a manner dignified as the occasion, truly masonic in its forms and its effects, not to be described. In the center was a superb Bier, raised about ten feet, on a platform of five steps, with the masonic and military bearings of the deceased, ele- gantly illuminated and supporting a number of urns; over this, from the ceiling, were suspended sable festoons, with appropriate emblems and decorations. The number of lights, we understand, were about 300. Brother Joseph de la Grange, the master of the Lodge, and officers having taken their seats, the grand officers and the 258 1lnt)epen^ence iball, 1800-1802 ladies of the brethren, who had been invited, were conducted to their places. — The members of the Lodge, and visiting brethren, then took their seats. The room was crowded, but without confusion. A solemn silence of some minutes evinced the effect of the scene, and the feelings of the heart. At length the W. Master announced from the East that the illustrious Brother Washington is dead! — the South and West responded the illustrious Brother Washington is dead! The attention of the company was invited to an eulogium of affection & veneration to his memory. Brother J. Chaudron, orator of the Lodge, then addressed from the heart of the speaker to the hearts of the hearers, animated, enlightened, and dignified reflections, on the character and conduct of General Washington, and their happy effects. The audience were affected, and the speaker being interrupted by their and his own tears, was impressed with the magnitude of the subject. The W. Master then, in a respectful and emphatic address to the Grand Master and other Grand Officers, and American visitors, stated that though to the United States belonged the peculiar honor of having produced and enjoyed the more immediate advantages of this great character ; yet, that Wash- ington had been born for the benefit of mankind, and that other nations felt a lively interest in paying a tribute to his name. The master concluded with an interesting and polite address to the Ladies present, and the business of the day was declared to be finished. The Lodge room was opened during the afternoon, for the admission of strangers ; and, at the solicitation of many respectable persons, it was again opened for the admission of genteel characters on Saturday, the 4th inst. from 10 o'clock a. m. to 4 o'clock in the afternoon. 259 X730— yrecmaeonr)? in Pennsylvania — 1907 D U Frere George Washington, Pr&noncee le premier Janvier 1800, DAMS LA LOGS FRANCAISE L'A M E N I T fe: PAR Le F.'. SIMON CHAUDRON, Orateur de la liOge. « Pbiladelpbte ; Chez John Ormrod, No. 41, Chesout-street 180 0. Title Page of French Edition of Bbo. Chaudron's Oration. 260 1Int)epent)ence Mall, 1800^1802 ON BROTHER GEORGE WASHINGTON; DELIVERED 'January l5f, 1800, BEJORE THE FRENCH LODGE L'AMEMlTt. By brother SIMON CHAUDRON. TRANSLATED FROM THfi tREKCM By SAMUEL F. BRADFORD. Pbiladelpbta : Peinteo 6y Jeaa OtwaoD, No. 41, CHEJUuT-STRetr. 1800. Title Page of English Edition of Bro. Chaudron's Oration. 261 1730— ifreemaeonr)^ in ipenne^lvanta — 1907 The above oration and addresses were printed in both French and English, copies of which were sent to Mrs. Washington, the President and Vice-President, Governor of the State and Foreign Ambassadors, acknowledgments from whom are on file in the Library of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, as well as of the various editions of 1800 and 1811. The above unique Memorial Service of Lodge 73— the first of its kind in America of which we have any record— was followed by the Masonic memorial service under the auspices of the Grand Lodge on February 22, 1800, as requested by Congress. The Library of the Grand Lodge is fortunate in having in its collection one of the original notices sent out to the members, as well as an "Order of Procession." Fac- similes of both are here reproduced. At an extra Grand Communication, held Monday, February 3, 1800 : The R. W. Deputy Grand Master informed the Brethren that the present Communication was held for the purpose laying before the Brethren a certain request in writing from several of the Masters of Lodges held in this City, which being presented, was read, and is in the words following: ''We, the Subscribers, Masters of Lodges held in the City of Philadelphia, under the Authority of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, beg leave to request that the R. "W. Grand Master may be pleased to direct the Grand Lodge to be con- vened as soon as conveniently may be, in Order to take the sense of the Grand Lodge whether the Brethren will walk in procession on the Twenty Second Day of February next, being the Day recommended by Congress to be set apart as 262 1lnt)epenC>ence Mall, 1800^1802 1 1 ?5 1 r s 1 ••• 1 o o o QO iH of Si 1 S > g O a CO < 1 <^ < 1 > -r 1 o 0S 1 «»5 a ^ ^ Ki O o o !>! 1 1 .§ •5 « ■o *> ^ ^ 5 < O ^ •*«* ^ o i o EH m 'Office softh 1 1 .^ m O o -I' ^3 -IP § 1 ft) o O In 1 Ca 263 1730— Jfreemaeonri^ in pennsi^lvania — 1907 a Day of Mourning for the Death of our late Brother General George Washington. Philadelphia, 25'*^ January, A. L. 5800. "(Sign'd) John Phillips, W. M. No. 2 And^. Nilson, W. M. N". 9 W". Nelson, W. M. N°. 71 George Springer W. M. No. 52 John McElwee No. 59 G. La Grange N°. 73." Whereupon, in Consideration of The President of the United States and Congress having recommended to the people of the United States to assemble on the 22^^. day of the present IMonth, in such number and manner as may be convenient, publicly to testify to their grief for the Death of General George Washington by suitable eulogies, orations, and discourses, or by public prayers. This Grand Lodge, in compliance with the said recommendation, and in Order to testify their deep affliction for the loss they have sustained by the removal of One of their great lights from among them (the deceased having been a worthy member of their Ancient and Honourable Fraternity), Eesolved, That there be a Masonic Procession held on the aforesaid day, to wit, the 22°^ ins*., in the City of Philadelphia, and that an Oration suitable to the Solemn Occasion be then delivered. A Committee consisting of the Masters of the different Lodges held in this City was then appointed to make such Arrangements as to them shall appear necessary and proper for conducting the aforesaid Procession. The Committee of Arrangement on the Occasion of the late Procession Honour of the Memory of Our late Illustrious Brother General George Washington made their Eeport which was read and is in the words following, to wit : "To the Right Worshipful the Grand Lodge of Pennsyl- 264 UnbepenOence Mall, isoo^^isoa Grand Lodge of Pennfylvania. Otiet of Proccflion to take p'ace the aad February 1 800, in Honour of the Memory of General Wafli- tngtoo, 2» adopted by the Committee of ar angementi. he Brethren to meet at the Grand Lodge Room, at ti o'clock, A. M. Th<: Proceffio to be by Lodges, the different Lodge ranking according to iieniority, the Junior Lodge ptecediog, each Lodjjc forming one DiwfioD, in the following order^, Tyler with drawn «^word, £ntefd apprentices, two and two. Fellow Crafts, two and two, Mailer Mafons, two and two, Deacons with their wands cipt with fiWer. Secretary and reaiorer. Warden . Faft Maders, two and tvo. Mailer, After the Subordinate Lodges, the Grand Lodge, preceded by Mufie, at follows. MUSIC. Grand Tyler with drawn Sword, Twelve Paft-Mafters, two and two, bearing wands tipt with Clver. Grand Sword Bearer, with drawn Sword, Grand Secretary with Scroll, and Grand Treafurer. Grand Wardens, bearing their Columns. Three Lights extinguilhed, borne by three Pad Mafters. Holy Bible, 5U)uare and Compaf , borne by a aft Mailer. Reverend Divine, fupported by two Pad Mafters. Grand Mailer, and Deputy Grand Mailer. Grand Purfuivant, with drawn Sword. Four Deacons of the Grand Lodge, two aud two, bearing wands tipt with gold. In the above Order, the procellion will move to Zion Church in Fourth Street, the front having reach- ed the Church the procellion halt, the Brethren face inwards and open their rank , the Grind Lodge move forward thiongh the ranks, the Brethren clofe from the rear, and follow toe Grand Lodge into the Church. The Procefllon will return in the fame Order to the Grand Lodge Room. VtGting and (bjou ning Brethren, to join the Lodges, from whofe Mailers they (hall hare obtained tickets of permidon to walk in procellion. 1 ickets Ggned by Brother Baker, to admit Citizens into the Church, will be delivered to the Grand Officers aad Mailers of the Lodges, to be dillributed among their Friends gratis. Pobli&cd by Order of the Comniitce ot Arrangcmeiui. GEORGE A. BAKER, Grand Secretary, Facsimile (reduced) of the Order of Procession. 265 1730— Jfreemaeonrs in ipenne^lvanta — 1907 vania, and The Committee appointed at an Extra Grand Communication of the said R. W, Grand Lodge, held on the S""*^. February last, to make the necessary and proper Arrange- ments for a Procession, then Resolved to be held on the 22°*^ of the same Month in the City of Philadelphia in Honour of the Memory of their late Illustrious Brother General George Washington deceas 'd, beg leave to Report : That in compliance with the Resolutions of the R. W. Grand Lodge Your Committee made such Arrangements in the Premises as to them appeared proper for carrying the said Resolutions into effect. That having so made the necessary arrangements they notified the Brethren desirous of joining in procession to meet at the G. L. Room on the 22°*^. Febr^., being Saturday, at 11 o'clock, a. m. That accordingly the Grand Lodge and Brethren met in the G. L. Room, in the State House in the City of Philadel- phia, at 11 o'clock, a. m. of the said Day, and the Brethren formed by Lodges in the following manner, to wit: Tyler with drawn Sword, Hilt in Mourning Enter 'd Apprentices, Two and Two. Fellow Crafts, Two and Two. Master Masons, Two and Two. Deacons with their Wands Tipt with Silver, the Tops in Mourning. Secretary and Treasurer. Wardens. Past Masters, Two and Two. Master. The Brethren having crape on their Left Arm and the Emblems and Insignia covered with black, agreeably to a Resolution of the Grand Lodge of St. John's Day last, to continue in force until St. John's Day next. 266 1In^epenOence Mall, 1800*»1802 The several Lodges being thus formed, and the Grand Lodge Organized in Ample Form, the procession moved from the Grand Lodge Room, at 1 o'clock, in the following order, viz. : 1. Trumpeter, with Trumpet in Mourning. 2. The French Lodge L'Amenite, N°. 73, Bro^ Joseph E. G. M. De La Grange, Esq""., W. Master. 3. Philadelphia Lodge, N°. 72, Bro"". Christian Sheetz, Esq'., W. Master 4. Orange Lodge, N°. 71, Bro"". William Nelson, W. Master. 5. Concordia Lodge, No. 67, Bro"". Henry Voight, W. Mas- ter, pro Tem. 6. Washington Lodge, N". 59, Bro'". Robert Jackson, W. Master, pro Tem. (The W. Master, Bro^ John McElwee, filling his office, that of R. W. Grand Treasurer in the Grand Lodge.) This Lodge, named after the deceased Brother, had pre- pared for the occasion and carried in the procession, by Four Members of the Lodge, on a Bier covered with black Cloth, an elegant Urn, about 4 Feet high, Gilt in Burnish 'd Gold, placed on a White Marble Base of 3 Steps, inscribed on the Plinth, "Washington Lodge, N°. 59," having on the Top an Eagle Drooping, Gilt, in like manner. From his Beak was suspended a Shield, Gilt, with the following inscription : ' ' Washington Lodge, Honoured by the Name, let us emulate his Virtues, whose loss we deplore. ' ' 7. Harmony Lodge, N°. 52, Bro*". George Springer, W. Master. 8. Lodge, N". 19, Bro^ Captain John Coyle, W. Master. 9. Lodge, N°. 9, Bro"". Captain Andrew Nilson, W. Master 10. Lodge, N°. 3, Bro"". Colonel John Baker, W. Master pro Tem. 267 X730— jfreemasonr)^ in ipennei^lvanta — 1907 (The Worshipful Master, Bro"". Israel Israel, Esq""., filling his office in the Grand Lodge, that of R. W. Deputy G. M.) 11. Lodge N°. 2, Bro"". John Phillips, W. Master. 12. Band of Music, Instruments in Mourning. 13. The Grand Lodge then followed in the following Order, viz. : Grand Tyler, with drawn Sword, Hilt in Mourning. Twelve Past Masters, Two and Two, bearing Wands tipt with Silver, the Tops in Mourning. Grand Sword Bearer, with drawn Sword, Hilt in Mourning. Grand Secretary, with Scroll in Mourning and Grand Treasurer. Grand Wardens, bearing their Columns in Mourning. Three Lights Extinguished, borne by Three Past Masters. Holy Bible, Square and Compass, in mourning, borne by a Past Master, and supported by Two Past Masters. The Reverend Docf. Magaw, supported by Two Past Masters. The R. W. Grand Master and R. W. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Pursuivant, with drawn Sword, Hilt in Mourning. Four Deacons of the Grand Lodge, Two and Two, bearing Wands Tipt with Gold, the Tops in Mourning. In the above Order the Procession, consisting of between 300 and 400 Brethren,^ moved along Chestnut Street to Third Street, along Third Street to Mulberry or Arch Street, along Arch Street to Fourth Street, and along Fourth Street to Zion Church, one of the Churches of the German Lutheran Congregation, the Corporation whereof had upon applica- tion to them very obligingly granted the Use of the said Church for the Occasion. 'The Number of Brethren in the procession was 333, thus the truly Masonic 3 times 3 occurring accidentally. 268 llnJ)epent)ence iball, X800«*l802 AN ORATION COMMEMORATIVE OP THE VIRTUES AND GREATNESS OF GENERAL WASHINGTON ; PRONOUNCED IN THE GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCH^ PHILADELPHIA : BEFORE THE igrantj iotige of ^^ettttsplbanto, Om the TW«NTV-S»C0ND pat of rtBRDAar, EIClfTEttI BCNO&ED. By SAMUEL MAGAW, D. D. Published at the Request of the Grand Lodgt. "-•"i'iii'i'i" i 'tli li ? 'f 1"J.' . 'L I III Pbtladelpbia : PatKTK© BV J. ORMROD, No. 41, CBESNUT^srtEET. 1800. Title Page of Bro. Samuel JVL^gaw's Oration. 269 1730— Ifrcemasonr^ in ipenns^lvanta— 1907 The Front of the Procession having reached the Church, the Brethren opened their Eanks and faced inwards; the Grand Lodge, with the Urn in Front, moved forward through the Ranks, the Brethren closed from the Rear and followed the Grand Lodge into the Church, where a Pathetic and Elegant Oration was delivered by the Reverend Docf. Magaw. In the intervals of service solemn Funeral Odes in the German Language, composed for the Occasion by the Reverend Docf. Helmuth, and set to music by Mess""®. Emrich and Weizaecker, were sung by the Singing Society of the aforesaid Congrega- tion, accompanied by a full Orchestra, under the direction of Messrs Emrich and Weizaecker. The business of the Day being finished the Procession, with the Urn in Front, returned in inverse Order to the Grand Lodge Room. The whole was arranged and conducted with that Order, simplicity and dignity, which was suitable to the impressive occasion, and which the Masons of Pennsylvania have always endeavored to cultivate. Several Brethren from the Neigboring Lodges came to the City to attend the Procession, and many others were detained from coming as they were engaged in rendering similar tokens of regard in their respective Lodges Philadelphia, 3^^ March, A. L. 5800 Attest: Israel Israel, Chairman. George A. Baker Secretary. Brother Magaw 's masterful sermon was subse- quently printed, a copy of which is in the Grand Lodge Library. January 13, i8(?i?.— Stated Lodge. Present 16 mem- 270 1lnt)epent)ence Hall, 1800*«1802 bers & 3 Visitors. It was agreed unanimously that the Fourth Monday in each Month shall be reserved for a Lecture Night. January 27, i8^^.— Extra Lodge. Present 7 Mem- bers & 2 Visitors. The three Lectures were given February 10, 1800.— stated Lodge. Present 16 members, On motion Resolved That instead of the Secretary receiving 50 Dolls per year to receive One Dollar on each initiation and One Dollar on each Certificate. It was also agreed that our present Tyler McArty be discharged and William Schneider be appointed in his room. The Pettion of Rich*^. Hunt late Treasurer to be reinstated in this Lodge was read and unanimously agreed to he giving security to the Treasurer for the "Mony hee Ows" this Lodge. March 10, 1800.— Stated Night. Present 11 mem- bers & 4 Visitors. Two Communications from the Grand Lodge was read and approved on It was moved and seconded that Copies of the Grand Masters Communication be Printed for the use of the Members and B"". Phillips W. M. was appointed to wait on the G. M. for his leave which was Granted. Resolved That Aprons for the Officers with proper emblems painted upon them and also 12 White Aprons be provided for the use of Lodge No 2 March 11, i.— Stated Lodge. Officers in- stalled, Bro. Able, S. D.-Thos Marshall, J. D.- Bros Rain & Ostheine, Stewards and Schneider, Tyler. The Committe apointed to enquire into the situation of Widow Janner came forward and her situation made known to the Lodge The Lodge on their re- porte Granted her Ten Dollars and the Secf^. was ordered to draw an order on the Treasurer to the amount. The Committe apointed to hear the Com- 277 1730— ifreemasonrg in ipenue^lvanta — 1907 plaint made by B'. Estil against B"" Cope at B"" Allen's according to the sumons from the Secf^ B'" Cope not atending the Committe cold not report it was unani- mously agreed to Postpone the Business to the next Stated night, when B"" Cope should be served with a special Summons to shew Cawse why he not be expeld. "A motion was made and seconded that the expense of the dinner on St John's day shall not exceed Two Dollars to each member and if there be any deficiency the Lodge shall pay the deficiency out of their funds, a motion was made and seconded that the Grand Officers be invited to dine with the members of ISTo 2 on St John's Day next and the Dinner Committee was ordered to invite them, a motion was carried that an order be drawn on the Treas'" for 40 Dolls to pay the deficiency of the Dinner if any there may be." A Letter was read from Hiram Lodge No 81 inviting the Lodge to joint with them in a procession on the 1st January 1801 at Germantown. December 27, 1800.— '^This being St John's Day, The Members of this Lodge with visiting brethern from other Lodges Met at John Francis' Market Street^ where we partook of an elegant entertainment * After Philadelphia had ceased to be the capital city, the mansion. No. 160 Market Street, formerly occupied by General Washington, was rented by Brother John Francis, who opened it as a public house under the name of the Union Hotel. It has been stated that the Grand Lodge met in this historic mansion on several occasions, but no documentary proof of this fact has thus far been found. The above entry in the Minutes of Lodge No. 2, however, proves the fact that occasional Lodges were held here. 278 llnbepenDence Hall, 1800^1802 provided on the occasion. The Grand S. W. & J. W. attended. After Dinner an E A Lodge was opened. A Deputation was appointed to wait on Lodge 59 & 73 to congratulate them upon the day &c A Deputa- tion was likewise received from Lodge 59 & 73 with congratulations in the day. After having spent the day with the utmost Hilarity and Conviviality the Lodge closed in Harmony at 9 'clock Applications this year Liitiations 6 Affiliations 1 Suspended 4 Withdrawn 1 January 12, i56?i.— Stated Meeting. Present 14 members & 3 Visitors. The Lodge Proceeded to the discussion on the Con- duct of John Cope, and after mature Delibration it was moved & Seconded that John Cope be and is hereby Expelled, for the Great Contempt Shewn to three Committees appointed by the Lodge to Settle an Account Beetween B^ Estill of Lodge No. 9 and John Cope, and his refusal to attend a Special Com- mitte Sent to him by the Lodge and making use of Blasphemious Language and forfeeture of his obliga- tion Unanimous. A Petition from Bernard I^app Praying Relief was read. A Committee was ap- pointed to Enquire into his Situation and five dollars placed in their hand for his relief if they should see occasion. January 26, i- pointed which the Lodge agreed to:— Bro William Allen was appointed to that Office.' Bro Wm Schneider was reappointed outside Tyler for the ensuing six months," Resolved that a Committee of three be appointed to procure new Aprons, Sashes and new hangings for the Jewels & for the Officers of this Lodge. "Tyler's Bill was read and ordered to be paid except that which refers to the moving the things amounting to 3 Dolls, which was referred to the officers. ' ' Saturday, December 25, 1802, 11 a. w.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 8 members & 1 Visitor. Officers installed Bro Carter appointed S. D. & Robert Allen J. D. Applications 14 Approved 8 Affiliations 3 Not acted on 4 Dispensation 3 Here follows a Certifyed list of Members, Initia- tions Admissions & Dispensations, signed by John Phillips Secretary. CHAPTER XX. The Pennsylvania Freemason's H.-'lLL, 1803-1811. HE question has frequently been asked when and why the Grand Lodge vacated the rooms in the State House or Independence Hall, as neither date nor particulars appear in the minutes. The finding of a letter in our Archives from R. W. D. G. M. Milnor to Grand Secretary George A. Baker dated April 3, 1802, gives us the first clue to the circumstances. It appears from of&cial records that early in the year 1802 the Legis- lature granted to Charles Wilson Peale the use of the State House for a museum, who at once took possession and made several changes, such as build- ing a room over the main stairway in the main hall and placing a large sign over the main door contain- ing the word ''MUSEUM." Peale also took up his dwelling in the hall. This and other matters made things unpleasant for the brethren. Then again Peale objected to the length of the meetings, and sent a complaint to the R. W. G. M. J. B. Smith, who 294 COPYRIGHT 1903. PLACE OF MEETING OF THE GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA, PENNSYLVANIA FREEMASONS HALL, 1802-1810, 1819-1820. FILBERT STREET, ABOVE EIGHTH, NOnT II SIDE. PHILADELPHIA. '"""^^ Itbe ipcnnsi^lvania jfreemason's Mall being ill referred the matter to the R. W. Deupty James Milnor, who sent the following letter to the Grand Secretary for action: Dear Sir & Brother The R. W. G. M being too much indesposed to attend to business I have been called on by Mr Peale to whose care the statehouse has been Confided. He Complains that the sit- tings of the Lodges are continued to so late an hour as to occasion him great inconvenience Will you be good enough to cause it to be intimated to the Masters of Lodges that it is very desirable for the short time we shall be permitted to occupy our present place of meeting that they should close their sittings at as early an hour as possible. I flatter myself a mere hint on the subject will remove every cause of Complaint Your faithful Br. James MmNOR April 3, 1802 D. G. M. Br. G. A. Baker R. W. G. S. In the meantime the friction between Peale and the brethren increased, and it appears that the brethren were summarily ordered to vacate, by the authorities. This left the brethren without a suitable meeting place, notwithstanding the efforts of the Grand Lodge to secure a building of their own. In this dilemma Brother William Francis came to the aid of the brethren and offered them the use of his large room on the west side of Eighth Street— no. 70 (old number) —between Arch and Race Streets. This kind offer 295 1730— ffreemaeonr^ in pennsi^lvania— 1907 was accepted and the Grand and subordinate Lodges met there until the building on Filbert Street above Eighth Street purchased by the Grand Lodge was finished and ready for occupany. Brother William Francis was a comedian and had a dancing academy at above address. It was in this hall or room where the Lodge meetings were held during this interim. He was the same person who in April, 1800, borrowed the jewels and aprons of several Lodges to use in the "Performance of a Theatrical Representation for his Benefit," for which the Grand Lodge censured the masters of the afore- said Lodges.^ How the action of Brother Francis was appreciated by the brethren is shown by the following resolution of the Grand Lodge at the Grand Quarterly Communi- cation, December 6, A. L. 5802, when— On Motion made and Seconded, Resolved Unanimously, That the Thanks of this Grand Lodge be given to Brother William Francis, for his kind attention to the welfare of our Institution, by granting leave to his Grand Lodge and the Subordinate Lodges to meet in this Room at a Time when they were all destitute of a place of Meeting. Resolved Unanimously, That Bro''. Grand Secretary pre- sent to Brother Francis a Copy of the above Resolution, This was followed at the Adjourned Communica- tion, December 13, A. L. 5802, by a resolution by Bro. Lewis: 'Reprint of the Minutes, Vol. I., pp. 408^09. 296 ITbe ipenne)^lvanta jfrecmaeon'e Hall In consequence of Bro"". William Francis's Fraternal affec- tion to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and Subordinate Lodges under their Jurisdiction in providing them a Temple to work in during the building of their permanent Hall, Re- solved, That the R. W. Grand Master be requested to cause Bro'" Francis to be passed to the Chair, and that a suitable Jewel and Apron be presented to him in Addition to the Vote of Thanks already presented to him. The Consideration of which Resolution was postponed. At the next Adjourned Communieation, January 3, A. L. 5803, we find: The Resolution offered the IB'*" Ultimo, respecting Bro"". William Francis's being passed to the Chair and a Past Master's Jewel and Apron being presented him was taken into Consideration and Adopted and Bro""^. Ferguson, Pullen and Griffith were appointed a Committee to carry so much of the said Resolution as respects the Jewel and Apron into effect. As the new building in Filbert Street approached completion it was resolved at the Extra Grand Com- munication held November 15, 1802 : That the Building in Filbert Street purchased and pre- pared for the use of this Grand Lodge be called and known by the Name of ''THE PENNSYLVANIA FREE MASON'S HALL." It was also resolved that the hall should be dedi- cated with the ancient ceremonial, and a procession of the brethren. A full account of this interesting occasion, in which Lodge No. 2 was a prominent factor, has been preserved in the archives of the 297 X730— ifreemasonr^ In |Penn0^lvanta — 1907 Grand Lodge, from which following extracts are made : Agreeably to the Resolution of the Grand Lodge of the 6*^^ Instant and to the Arrangement made by the Committee ap- pointed for that purpose, the Brethren assembled at the Church of the Universalists^ in Lombard Street, between ^ The question has frequently occurred, why it was that the Masonic Fraternity upon that festive occasion assembled and started from the Universalist Church, on the south side of Lombard Street, be- tween Fourth and Fifth Street, then unfinished on the inside, being without plaster on the walls or galleries. From documents in the compiler's possession it appears that Israel Israel, John Vannest and other prominent members of the Grand Lodge had become mem- bers of the New Society, and the Pastor, Rev. George Richards (see below), was Grand Chaplain, who became an enthusiastic Mason and later edited the Freemason's Magazine, published in Philadel- pia by Levis and Weaver, copies of which are in the Grand Lodge Library. There is still another interesting matter wherein the Uni- versalists are identified with the Masonic history of our Grand Lodge. When the old Freemasons' Lodge on Lodge Alley was sold by the Sheriff as related in chapter XV, the Grand Lodge was outbid and the property was sold for $4,000 to two members of the newly formed religious body called Universal Baptists (UniversaUsts), who, on January 16, 1786, united in a deed of trust, in which they de- clared that they held the property for the sole use of the above society. Henceforth the old Lodge House in a single decade passed successively from (Modern) Lodge House to Quaker prison, ai-my hospital, hall of Grand Lodge (Ancients) and lastly it became the first church of the Universalist Society. Here preached the two Winchesters — " Hell fire " and Moses — Rev. John Murray, the cele- brated Dr. Priestly and others. Mrs. Mary Ellet, a daughter of Israel Israel, who was an active member of this religious movement, describes the interior which had been the meeting room of the Pro- %dncial Grand Lodge, the Brethren upon vacating the Lodge having removed all furnishings: " It was a rough unsightly structure, the room large and unfin- ished, the only furniture was common wooden benches, on each side of the aisle leading to the primitive pulpit, an unsightly box, sur- rounded with benches, on which sat the elders of the church. Later 298 ^be ipcnne^lvania fvccxnuQon'e Hall Fourth and Fifth Streets, at Nine o'clock in the Morning and proceeded from thence at Half past Eleven o'clock in the following Order, (to wit) the old lodge house was purchased by the Pennsylvania Bank, who used it as a banking house until the new marble bank on second Street was finished, when the old Lodge House of 1755 was razed, and the lot became part of the park in the rear of the bank. — Mrs. Ellet's " Recollections." The following interesting personal description was found among the manuscripts in the Historical Society: " George Richards. — The Reverend Gentleman was short in stature, of a square build, and a somewhat bulky person, with a dark coarse skin, short black hair, and decidedly florid complexion. The cerebral portion of his head was well developed — his forehead, broad and high — had a perpendicular aspect. His movements were slow and deliberate. His countenance, when in repose, had a pen- sive, absorbed rather melancholy expression, but it soon became lighted up, and full of animation, when he engaged in conversation, especially on subjects in which he was much interested — religion, politics, and masonry — in which latter he took a very deep interest — holding the Office of G. Chaplain and Lecturer, under the appoint- ment of G. M. James IVIilnor, of the G. Lodge, A. Y. M. of Penn- sylvania — then a distinguished member of the Philadelphia Bar, and subsequently a clergyman of the Protestant Church (Episcopal), ha\'ing up to his death the pastorage of the leading Episcopal Church of New York. Great intimacy and reciprocal esteem existed be- tween the latter gentleman and Mr. Richards. " Mr. R. was very near sighted but wore no glasses. His sermons were always carefully written out in full, and then committed to memory — thus he was enabled to deliver them without any reference to the manuscript — thus gi\Tng to them all the force and elegance of extemporaneous productions. " Mr. R. was a profound classical scholar, while he was intimately conversant with standard English Literature. " He was of an essentially poetic temperament ; and hence felt an especial fondness for the ancient Hebrew poems, which constitute so large a portion of the contents of the ' Old Testament.' The real grandeur of these he was better prepared to apreciate from being able to read them in the original, using the pronunciation cur- rent among the best German Hebriasts." 299 1730— Jfreemaeonr^ in ipenns^lvama — 1907 1. Two Tylers with drawn Swords. 2. Music. 3. Two brethren with Wands. 4. Master Masons Two and Two. 5. A Tyler with drawn Sword. 6. Two Brethren with Wands. 7. Secretaries and Treasurers Two and Two. 8. Two Brethren with Wands. 9. Past IMasters Two and Two. 10. Two Brethren with Wands. 11. Wardens of Lodges Two and Two. 12. Two Brethren with Wands. 13. Masters of Lodges Two and Two. 14. Grand Tyler with drawn Sword. 15. Four Past Masters carrying the Lodge, covered with white Satin. 16. Two Past Masters carrying Silver Pitchers, containing Wine and Oil. 17. Past Masters carrying a Silver Pitcher, containing Com. 18. Members of the Hall Committee Two and Two with White Wands. 19. Architect carrying Square, Level and plumb rule, with the Book of Architecture. 20. The First Light carried by the Master of a Lodge. 21. Past Grand Sword bearer with a drawn Sword. 22. Past Master, carrying the Bible, Square and Compass, on a Velvet Cushion supported by Two Past Masters. 23. Grand Chaplain. 24. Grand Secretary with the Bag. 25. Grand Treasurer with the staff. 26. The Second Light, carried by the Master of a Lodge. 27. Past Junior Grand Wardens. 300 JLl^c lPenn0)^lvania jfreemason's Mall 28. Past Senior Grand Wardens. 29. Past Deputy Grand Masters. 30. Past Grand Masters. 31. The Third Light, carried by the Master of a Lodge. 32. Junior Grand Warden having the Junior Grand War- den Elect at his left Hand. 33. Senior Grand Warden having the Senior Grand Warden Elect at his left Hand. 24. Past Master carrying the Book of Constitutions. 35. Grand Sword bearer carrying the Sword of State. 36. Deputy Grand Master having the Deputy Grand IMaster Elect at his left Hand. 37. Grand Master, supported by the Grand Master Elect at his left Hand and Bro'". John Beatty, Esq""., R. W. Grand Master of New Jersey at his Right Hand. 38. Grand Deacons with Wands. 39. Grand Pursuivant with drawn Sword. When the Procession reached the Building the Brethren halted, opened their ranks and the R. W. Grand ]\Iaster at- tended by the R. W. Bro''. Beatty, Grand Master of New Jersey and followed by the Grand Officers and a very consid- erable Number of Brethren were received in the outer Apart- ment under a display of ]\Iusic. On the Grand Master reach- ing Solomon's Chair the present Giand Officers took their Seats and the Elect and Past Grand Officers, the Reverend Brethren, Members of the Hall Committee and other Brethren repaired to the seats prepared for them. The Grand Master being proclaimed, the Music performed a Grand piece till all the Members were seated. The Lodge was then placed in the Centre of the Hall and the Three Lights with the Three Silver Pitchers containing Corn, Wine and Oil were placed thereon. The Bible, Square, Compasses and Book of Constitutions on a Crimson Velvet Cushion being placed on the Pedestal an 301 X730— ffreemasonr)^ in iPenneiPlvania — 1907 Anthem was sung. The Grand Master Ordered the Lodge to be Tyled. The following Lodges were represented, Viz : N°. 2, Joseph Burden, M'-.,^ Thomas Tatem, S. W. ; 3, 9, 14, 19, 21, 41, 45, 46, 47, 50, 51, 52, 59, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 76, 77, 87, 91, being Twenty Four Lodges. The Lodge was then uncovered and Grand Lodge opened in Ample Form, when the Grand Master having mentioned to the Brethren that he was informed the Venerable and Rever- end Bro"". William Smith, D.D., Past Grand Chaplain and Past Grand Secretary, had composed a Prayer appropriate to the Day the said Brother Smith with the Concurrence of the Rev^. Brother John Andrews, D.D., Grand Chaplain, de- livered his prayer to the general satisfaction of the Brethren. The Grand Secretary intimated the Architect's desire to return the implements entrusted to his Care. Whereupon, Brother Jackson, the Architect, addressed the Grand Master who expressed his high satisfaction at the completion of the Hall and commanded the Grand Wardens to receive back the implements which was complyed with and they were laid on the Lodge. The Grand Secretary then informed the Grand Master that it was the desire of the Society to have the Hall dedicated to Masonry, on which the Grand Master commanded his Officers to Assist in that pleasing Ceremony, the Music mean while playing. The Grand Officers then walked round the Lodge ' Joseph Burden, a cabinet and chair maker, became a Mason Au- gnst 10, 1795. He was W. M. 1803, J. G. W. 1809-1810-1811, S. G. W. 1812 and 1813, Treasurer 1809 to 1825, and Member of Lodge No. 2 for forty-five years when he died, May, 1840. His son, Dr. Jesse R. Burden, was made a Master Mason, March, 1820. He was a well-known physician and for some years a member of the Legislature. A grandson, Jesse R. Burden, Jr., was made a Master Mason in March, 1864. 302 Ebc penne^lvania jfreemason's Hall Three different Times stopping each Time for the Ceremony of dedication. At the end of the First Procession, the Music being silent, the Grand Master strewing Corn over the Lodge declared in solemn form the Hall dedicated to Masonry, which being proclaimed by the Grand Secretary the Grand Honours were given. At the end of the Second Procession, the Music being silent, the Grand Master pouring Wine over the Lodge declared in solemn form the Hall dedicated to Virtue and Science, which being proclaimed by the Grand Secretary the Grand Honours were given as before. At the end of the Third Procession, the Music being silent, the Grand Master pouring Oil on the Lodge in solemn form declared the Hall dedicated to Universal Charity and Benevolence which being proclaimed by the Grand Secretary the Grand Honours were given as before. A Grand Anthem adopted to the occasion set to Music by Bro*". Reinagle was sung by Bro'"^. Reinagle, Wood and Fox, and The Grand Master returned to Solomon's Chair under the acclamations of the Brethren and the Music performing "When Earths Foundation first was laid, &•=." The Grand Master was then pleased to deliver an Affec- tionate Address which was received by the Brethren with the most lively tokens of Gratitude and Acknowledgement and their Approbation was testified in the usual Form. The Ceremony of Dedication being compleated, so much of the Minutes of the 6^^ Instant as relates to the Election of Grand Officers was read. Whereupon, the Grand Master Or- dered Bro"". Peter Le Barbier Duplessis, Past Grand Secretary, a very Ancient and expert Mason, to proceed to the Installa- tion of the Grand Officers elect, and accordingly The R. W. Bro'". Israel Israel, Esq'"., was installed Grand 303 X730— ffreemasonr^ in pennsiglvanta — X907 Master, invested, proclaimed and saluted according to Ancient Form. The R. W. Bro"". John Armantiere Monges, M. D., D. G. M. The R. W. Bro'. Ebenezer Ferguson, Esq^, S. G. W. The R. W. Bro"" George Adam Baker, Esq""., Grand Secre- tary. The Junior Grand Warden and Grand Treasurer elect not attending, their installation was postponed till the next Com- munication. On Motion made and Seconded, Resolved Unanimously, that the Thanks of this Grand Lodge be given to the R. W. Bro"". Jonathan Bayard Smith, Esq*"., late Grand Master for his affectionate, instructing and Brotherly address and that it is their desire he would be pleased to deliver a Copy of the same to be entered on the Minutes for the instruction of the Brethren. His Worship was pleased to promise the requested Copy. Resolved, that the Thanks of this Grand Lodge be given to the Venerable and Reverend Bro"". William Smith, D.D., for his appropriate prayer, also to the Reverend Brethren of the Clergy who have assisted in the Duties of the Day, and to Bro'". Reinagle, Wood and Fox who assisted so essen- tially in the service of the Day as well as to the Members of the Hall Committee for their great Assiduity and Zeal in the business committed to their care. The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania impressed with a grate- ful sense of the long assiduous and highly useful labours of their late R. W. Grand Master, Bro"" Jonathan Bayard Smith, Esq'"., previous to and during his service in the high Station which he has left. Resolved Unanimously, That as a further Testimony of the Affection, regard and Veneration of this Grand Lodge for 304 ^be pennei^lvanta jfrcemason'e Mall Our said Brother Jonathan Bayard Smith, Esquire, he be presented with a Past Grand Masters Jewell of Gold. George A. Baker, Grand Secretary. Continuation of Minutes of Lodge No. 2. January 10, JS05.— Stated Lodge. Present 14 mem- bers & 4 Visitors. Balance in Treasurer's hand $57.58. Bros Kane and Farr were appointed Stewards. A Petition was Presented and read from the widow of our late Br Francis Mason stating her Situation of being left with 3 small Children and requesting such assistance as this lodge shall see fit to grant her — whereon, Resolved, that a Committee be appointed and twenty Dollars placed in their hands for that purpose. A Petition was presented and read from Br. Adam Hoover late Member of this lodge, stating his unfor- tunate Situation in having his house and furniture Interely Consumed by fire during his absence from home and his wife and Children no place left to put their heads— now request assistance of this Lodge, whereon Resolved that a Committee be appointed and ten Dollars in their hands for his use. Eeferred to the same Committee. February 14, iS(?5.— Stated Lodge. Present 17 members and 7 Visitors. The Committee to whom was referred the Petition of Adam Hoover, Report that they found him in Dis- tress and Granted him ten Dollars. 20 305 X730— jfreemasonr? in pcnne^lvanta— 1907 The Committee to whom was refered the Petition of the widow Mason Report that they had found her in Distress and had granted her twenty Dollars A Petition was received and read from a Br. Tack- holm Setting forth his distressed Situation and re- questing such relief as they shall see fit. A Com- mittee was appointed of Br^. Pullen, Phillips and Burden, and ten Dollars placed in their hands for that purpose. ''On motion made and seconded Eesolved, That a further loan of 100 Dollars be granted to the Grand Lodge which was agreed to and an Order drawn on the Treasurer for the same." February 28, i(S05.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 14 members and 4 Visitors. The Petition of John Hamilton a P. M. of No 42 State of New- York Stating his Situation and request- ing such relief as to enable him to proceed home to his Family. It was moved and seconded that three Dollars be granted for the purpose of Defraying part of his Expenses, and Br Pullen was requested to pay the same. A Dispensation was presented and read from the R. W. G. Master authorising and empowring us to pass to the Degree of the Chair Br. Eo''*. Allen a member of our Lodge. A past Masters' Lodge was opened and B"" Eob*. Allen was Passed to the Degree of the Chair in ancient form. 306 XTbe Pennsylvania ifreemaeon^s Mall '' It was moved and seconded that there be a few pages left in the Treasurer's Book for the insertion of those names in Large Characters, who have made private subscription to the Building and that Bros Burden and Tatem be a committee for that purpose." March 14, i(S(?5.— Stated Lodge. Present 19 mem- bers and 4 Visitors. ''A complaint was presented from Lodge No 71 against Bro Wm. Allen for im- proper conduct in said Lodge, a committee was ap- pointed viz, the three Officers of the Lodge to meet either Lodge No 71 or a Committee of it to investi- gate the business and report thereon"— '^ Resolved That Five Dollars out of every Initiation Fee be paid to the Treasurer of the Building Committee and that the same be a Donation." ''On motion made and seconded Resolved That the Initiation Fees of this Lodge be raised from 25 Dolls to 30 Dollars, ordered to lie over for discussion the usual time." Steward's Tyler's Bills were read amounting to $11.93 and ordered to be paid. March 14, iS()5. — Stated Lodge. Present 19 mem- bers and 4 visitors. Bro Stafford was examined in Open Lodge and found worthy to be passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft. "It was moved and seconded that Bro Marshall be authorized to procure 2 Doz plain Aprons for the use of the Lodge 307 1730— freemasonry in Pennsylvania— 1907 Bros Ennis & Quinn recommended to Pass the Chair March 28, ^8^5.— Stated Lodge. Present 14 mem- bers & 4 Visitors "A Recomendatory Letter was re- ceived and read from the Grand Secretary to pay over that part of the Initiation Fees which may be appropriated by the Lodge to the Treasurer of the Building Committee" ''A Letter was received from the Grand Secretary enforming the Lodge that there is one Jno Chapman making application thro the City and is a worthless character" Bro Stafford was examined in Open Lodge on the two degrees that he had taken and was found worthy to be Raised to the Sublime degree of a Master Mason— time not permitting it was postponed till next meeting" Lodge closed at 10 o'clock in Harmony. April 11, 1803.— Stated Lodge. Present 14 mem- bers & 5 Visitors. " A Dispensation was received and read from the R. W. G. M. empowering us to Enter Pass & Raise to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason John Collyer, a Mariner which was agreed to." "The Committee to whom was referred the com- plaint from No 71 against Bro Wm Allen of this Lodge: Report that they believe it was not done with an intent to insult the Grand Officers but to stop the Brethren from clapping longer than usual, that it was not a hiss but a hush'^ ''On motion made and seconded; Resolved, That 308 XTbe pennsiPlvania JTveemaeon's Hall a Fine of Two Dolls be attached to the office of Secre- tary for not writing notices for stated and extra nights ordered to lie over for discussion for 3 nights April 16, 1505.— Extra Lodge. Present 8 members, Bro Quin, passed to the Chair in Ancient form. Lodge closed at 7 'Clock April 16, iS05.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 8 members, 3 Raised May 9, iS05.— Stated Lodge. Present 17 members & 2 Visitors. A Communication was Received and read from the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge Containing a list of Expulsions and Rejections from the Different lodges under their jurisdiction, together with a list of Ex- pulsions and Rejections communicated by other Grand Lodges A Petition was received and read from a Br Rene, Gatier a M. Mason praying relief, whereon a Com- mittee of Br^ Burden, Rayner and Phillips was ap- pointed and ten Dollars placed in their Hands for his relief as they Shall see fit. ''A motion was made seconded and agreed to 'That Bros Pullen «& Burden be a Committee to receive from the Grand Lodge a Certificate for the amount of the sum loaned by this Lodge to the Grand Lodge and that the same be deposited with the Treasurer.' ' * The Resolve that lay over on our Books was taken up, on raising the Initiation Fee, on the sense of the Lodge being taken it was negatived 309 X730 — ifrcemaeonr^ In Pennsylvania — 1907 May 13, J(S(?5.— Extra Lodge. Present 12 members & 1 Visitor A Dispensation was read to E. P. & E. Jno. Lancaster which was acted vqyon June 13, J[5.— Stated Lodge. Present 12 members 311 X730 — iTrcemaeonr^ In penne^lvanta — 1907 John Eain who was Suspended for three months agreable to the 6^^ Sect, of our bye Laws on Feb'' 28 by the latter part of the same law, was totally Ex- cluded from this lodge and never more to be admitted a member. On motion made and seconded that the Lodge do proceed to Lectuer which was agreed to and Br Phillip was requested to give the lectuer. Accord- ingly Br Phillips went thro' the first Lectuer. October 10, i<505.— Stated Lodge. Present 11 mem- bers & 3 Visitors Daniel B. Otto who was balloted for on the Eleventh of July, but not having it in his power to come for- ward during his Stay in the City; However he has notwithstanding Paid his Iniation fee to the Worship- full Master, which has been by him paid over into the hands of the Treasurer; as will appear by his books. November 14, i805.— Stated Lodge. Present 17 members & 3 Visitors '*Wm Brown Knowles whose Petition had lain on the Books since October 12'^ 1801 and a Committee appointed but never had re- ported; on motion the same Committee was requested to make the necessary enquiries and report the same on Saturday the 19 inst," Lodge adjourned till Satur- day evening 6 o'clock November 19, i5.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 14 members & 3 Visitors W B Knowles elected & received the Entered Ap- prentice Degree 312 ^be iPcnnsiPlvanta freemason's Mall A petition was received from Nicholas Neyl pray- ing assistance; It was moved and Seconded that his petition be returned him; Agreed to. November 28, iS05.— Extra Lodge. Present 13 members & 3 Visitors. December 12, i(S^5.— Stated Lodge. Present 18 members & 7 Visitors. Election Thos Eaynor W M, J Carter S W Quin J W Jno Kane Secty Rob^ Pullen Treas"" ''The following Resolve was sub- mitted to the Lodge as a Bye Law in these words Resolved That the Secretary of Lodge No 2 received for his Services the sum of Twenty Dollars per annum with this proviso that for non attendance to perform the duties of the same either on Stated or Extra nights the sum of One Dollar be deducted for every such non attendance" Officers elect were then duly installed Applications 7 Approved 8 Affiliations 2 With- drawals 3 Expelled 1 Dispensation 2 January 9, :Z8(?4.— Stated Lodge. Present 10 mem- bers and 1 visitor Balance in Treasurer's hands $66.17 and $350. loaned to the Grand Lodge Moved and seconded to amend the Resolutions laid on the Table on the 12th ultimo by inserting after the words non attendance on the 6'^ line the following words "Except in case of necessity." Bro S Clayton ap- pointed S. D.— Bro 'Brian, J. D. Bro. Maquire M. C— Bro Phelps & Marshall Stewards 313 1730— ifrccmasonr? in pcnnsi^lvama — 1907 February 13, iS^^.— Stated Lodge. Present 24 members «fc 3 Visitors. The Petition of Peter Grant was read praying to be initiated into the Mysteries of Free Masonry & a Committee appointed to make the necessary En- quiries consisting of Neil, Wymar & Pullen. The Petition of Margaretta Hall was read praying for relief & a Committee appointed for the purpose of relieving if found in necessity, Consisting of Brothers R, Allen, Pullen & Burden with Power to give Eight Dollars. The Petition of Adam Keyser was read praying for relief & a Committee appointed for that purpose Con- sisting of Brothers Nield, Wimar and Pullen, with power to give five Dollars if found in want. "A Resolution laid on the Table by Bros Marshall & Phillips purporting to empower them to procure refreshments for the Lodge to the amount of Twelve Dollars ordered to lie over the usual time" March 12, iS04.— Stated Lodge. Present 19 mem- bers & 7 Visitors The Petition of Fanny Littlewood praying for re- lief was read, and a Committee app*. for that purpose of Brothers Pullen, Burden & the Worshipful Master, & Twenty Dollars Lodged in their hands for that purpose. The Petition of James Murtaugh praying for relief was read. But having died some days previous to our stated meeting, it was moved & seconded that his 314 JLbc ipenn0]^lvanta jfreemaeon's Hall widow be relieved with 25 Dollars, and a Committee appointed for that purpose. March 27, J8^4.— Extra Lodge. Present 13 mem- bers & 1 Visitor. Brother Noble Luke Usher was Examined in open Lodge & found worthy to be passed to the Degree of a Fellow Craft. March 30, 1504.— Present 7 members Bro Wm "Warren Passed to the Chair April 9, i(S^4.— Present 22 members & 2 Visitors. The following communication from the Grand Lodge was read. "At a Grand Quarterly Communication held at Philadelphia on Monday the 5'^ day of December A L 5803 in Ample form. "The Grand Lodge proceeded to an Election for Officers for the ensuing year and Bro Israel Israel Esq late High Sheriff of the City and County of Philada was reelected R W Grand Master "Bro James Milnor Esq Attorney and Counsellor at Law, was elected E, W Deputy Grand Master "Bro Ebenezer Ferguson Esq a Justice of the Peace for the County of Philadelphia was Reelected R W Senior Grand Warden "Bro Robert Pullen, Silver Plater was reelected R W Junior Grand Warden "Bro George A. Baker, Treasurer of the City of Philadelphia was reelected R W Grand Secretary. 315 1730— ffreemasonri^ In penneiPlvanta — 1907 "Bro Gaven Hamilton, Merchant was reelected Grand Treasurer." Brothers Tedball, Meguire & Neild returned, and gave thanks and received a Lecture in the first De- gree of Masonry. The Petition of Catharine Frank was read praying for relief. Also the Petition of Jane Camphell was read praying for relief and a Committee app^. of Brs. O'Brien W" Allen & Carter, and ten Dollars Lodged in their hand for that purpose. The Petition of Brother John Johnson was read praying for relief. Moved & seconded that the Worshipful Master be Empowered to give him five Dollars. Agreed to. Provincial Grand Lodge in the Island of Saint Domingo mentioned May 14, 1804.—Stated Lodge. Present 16 mem- bers & 6 Visitors. The Petition of William Daly, praying for relief was read & a Committee appointed to write to New York in respect to his standing there, of Brothers Pullen, Philips & Tatem and ten Dollars placed in their hands for that purpose. The Petition of Chedal was read praying for relief Moved & Seconded that Brother Treasurer be Em- powered to give him ten Dollars. Carried in the affirmitive. Map 19, i(S6>4.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 11 members 316 ^be Pennsylvania JTreemaeon'e Mall Monday, May 28, i56>4.— Adjourned Lodge. Pres- ent 14 members June 11, i5(?4.— Stated Lodge. Present 16 mem- bers & 2 Visitors ''The Resolution which was laid on the Table on our Stated Meeting of February 13"* 1804 for the augmentation of Four Dollars for re- freshment was taken up and finally agreed to" Election Bro Rainer W M Carter S W S Clayton J. W. Kean Secty E, Pullen Treas"" Bros Farr & Tatem were appointed Stewards Bro Schneider was reappointed Tyler The Lodge called from Labour to refreshment for a short space of time. ''Adjourned until Sunday Morning next at Six o'clock" June 17, i(S(?4.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 9 members Officers Listalled Bros Brian appointed S. D. & Grant, J. D, Lodge closed at 7 a. m. July 9, 1804.— Stated Lodge. Present 15 members & 1 visitor Balance in Treasurers hand $199.96^ besides $350. loaned to the Grand Lodge on Interest The Petition of Mary Gatier praying for Relief was read & a Committee appt^. of Brothers Rayner, Pul- len & Clayton, with power to give 10 Dollars. Also of Samuel Simpson praying relief; moved and seconded that he have leave to withdraw his petition. Carried in the affirmative. Also of S. M. Marks praying relief, & the former Committee appointed for that purpose empowered to give 5 Dollars. 317 1730— ifreemasonrs in pennsi^lvanta— X907 July 23, iS(?4.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 16 members August 13, 1804.Sisited Lodge. Present 17 mem- bers & 6 Visitors. September 10, 1804. —Stated Lodge. Present 18 members & 2 Visitors Moved and seconded that one thousand notices be procured for the use of the Lodge" Resolved the words "a plain white apron be struck out of the 7'*" Section of our Bye laws The Committee appointed on the Petition of Samuel McClemons reported unfavorably of him, was bal- loted for and rejected, there appearing nine Black Balls against him and was consequently rejected. September 24, 1804.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 13 members & 2 Visitors October 8, i<5<94.— Present 19 members & 6 Visitors adjourned to the 5'^ Monday October 22, iS6?4.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 13 members & 6 Visitors November 12, iS^4.— Stated Lodge. Present 26 members & 4 Visitors The Committee appointed to enquire into the Char- acter of W". Dififibach reported unfavorable of him, was Balloted for and rejected, there being Eleven Black Balls against him. Israel Israel Esq. E. W. G. M. was announced & the usual Ceremonies were performed towards him & and took a seat as Past Master. The Petition of Benjamin Kann was read praying 318 ^be ipenn^i^lvania jfreemason'e Mall relief moved and seconded that a Committee be ap- pointed with power to give Five Dollars, of Br^ P. Meguire, W"". Allen & Leese. Also one from Martha Walker praying relief and 10 Dollars placed in a Committee's hands for that purpose. November 21, JSO^.— Extra Lodge. Present 9 members A Dispensation from the R. W. Gr. M. was read Empowering Lodge No 2 To Enter, Pass & Raise to the Sublime degree of a Master Mason, Michael Gra- ham, Mariner, he not having it in his power to wait the usual time required by our Bye Laws, on which acct. the Lodge was called. Master Masons Lodge closed & a Past Master's opened. A Dispensation from the R. W. G. M. was read empowering No. 2 to pass to the degree of the Chair Brother John Floyd, agreed to. Brother Jn°. Floyd being in waiting was brought forward and passed to the degree of the Chair, And saluted as such in ancient form. November 20, :ZS04.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 12 members & 5 Visitors An Entered Apprentices' Lodge was open in due form &; the minutes of the last stated & Extra meet- ings were read. December 10, i804.— Stated Lodge. Present 24 members. R. W. G. M. visited— Election, Bros. Thos Rayner, W. M.— Jasper Carter, S. W.— Stephen Clay- ton, J. W.— John Phillips, Sect'y— Robert Pullen, 319 1730— jfreemasonri? in Pennsylvania— X907 Treas''. Bro 0, Brian was appointed by W. M. S. D. & Bro Grant, was appointed by S. W. Junior Deacon Bros Grossman & DeSilver Stewards, ''Moved and seconded that tbe Members of Lodge No 2 dine to- gether on St John's day next, agreed to Moved and seconded that Fifty Dolls be appropriated for that purpose agreed to" Moved and seconded that a Committee of 3 be appointed to make the necessary arrangements for the Dinner, agreed to Committee Bros Pullen, Burden & Phillips. December 12, i5(?4.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 5 members & 5 Visitors including R. W. G. M. Israel. Officers Installed— Applications, 25. Approved, 22. Dispensation, 1. Rejected, 3. Afi&liations, 2. With- drawals, 2. January 14, i505.— Stated Lodge. Present 17 members & 3, Visitors. Balance in Treasurer's hands $371.51 and a loan to Grand Lodge of $350. Total assets $721.51 A petition was presented and read from the widow McFee late a member of this Lodge requesting as- sistance, a Committee was appointed of Bro\ Mar- shall, Farr and W". Maguire and fifteen Dollars placed in their hands for that purpose, to grant her such relief as may appear to them necessary. The Delinquent Members of this Lodge was taken up. Brs. Wister & Moser was on Motion Made and Seconded laid over for further Consideration. 320 Ebc pennsi^lvanta jfreemason'e Hall Benj°. Hall was Expelled from our Lodge agreable to the bye-Laws for non-Payment of Dues. A Petition was received and read from Eliz^**. Hall requesting assistance, it was moved and Seconded that 20 Doll, be placed in the hand of a Committee of Bro^ PuUen, Phillips & Clayton, agreed to. February 11, i505.— Stated Lodge. Present 24 members & 10 Visitors & P G M Smith The Petition of Rob*. Orr of No. 59 was Received and read requesting relief of this lodge, a Committee was appointed of Br^. W™. Allen, Winter & Philip Maguire and ten Dollars placed in their hands to grant him as they saw relief. Also a petition from Catharine Kuhn widow of M. Kuhn Esqu'' deceased requesting relief. Also one from Mary Mason, widow of Francis Mason, late a member of this Lodge, for Relief, these cases referred to separate Committees and amounts of 8 and 10 Dollars placed in their hands for that purpose. March 11, i5.— Extra Lodge. Present 5 members «& 1 visitor ''This Lodge was called on purpose to initiate Daniel B Otto who was ballotted for July 11^*^ 1803 and paid his Initiation Fee" He being in waiting was brought forward and Initiated into the first degree of Masonry in antient form. Returned and gave thanks and received their usual Instructions. April 8, JS05.— Stated Lodge. Present 15 members & 2 Visitors. ''Resolution of March 14^*^ 1803 Donat- ing Five Dolls out of every Initiation Fee was re- scinded A Petition was received and read from Br Rob\ Taylor late a member of No. 9 Requesting assistance, also one from Br. Casper Graff, a member of this lodge, also one from Sarah Cox, widow of Cap\ Cox, late a member of No. 51, each was referred to a sep- arate Committee and relief placed in their hands to give as they shall see fit The Committee appointed on the Petition of the widow Kenny Report that they found her in Distress and granted her ten Dollars. May 13, iS05.— Stated Lodge. Present 25 mem- bers & 15 Visitors. "A communication was re- ceived from the R. W. G. L containing a list of the Officers of the G. L. for the present year with an account of the Expulsion and Rejection from the different Lodges under this Jurisdiction also from 322 ^be ipenne^lvania jfreemason'e Hall the Grand Lodge of England and Ireland and the different States of the Union, ordered to be de- posited among the Archives of this Lodge" The R W G M was announced with his Officers to pay their Annual Grand visit to Lodge No 2 they were received with the Ancient Ceremonies" ''The Grand Master having taken the Chair, re- quested his Officers to take their places which being done, his G Secty was requested to examine the minutes of this Lodge which he did from the com- mencement of 1803 and reported that they were all kept in a regular manner excepting one instance, which was the rejection of a person to be initiated on one evening and reconsidering and rescinding it with a less number present than at the rejection. The Grand Master returned his thanks to Lodge No. 2 for their regularity in their proceedings, hoped they would continue to perserve in the grand object of improvement in Masonic disquisition he took notice of the Eeport of the Secty on y^ the Rejection &c declared it unmasonic, hoped for the future they would be more guarded" ''Lodge closed in form with a prayer by the Right Worshipful Grand Master at half past 10 o'clock" June 10, iS(?5.— Stated Lodge. Present 28 mem- bers Election— Jasper Carter, W. M. Stephen Clay- ton, S. W.-John 'Brian, J. W. Jno. Phillips Secty & Rob* Pullen Treas"" "Bro Pullen made a report of a deficiency on the Dinner on St John's day, re- 323 1730— jfrcemasonr^ in ipenns^lvanta — 1907 f erred to the Committee of Accounts" ''Lodge adjourned until 3rd Wednesday 5 o'clock" June 19, iS^5.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 7 members & 2 Visitors. Officers Installed. W. M. appointed Bro. Grant, S. D. Bro. Desilver, J. D. Br. Schnyder Tyler Bros Grossman and Raynor Stewards July 8, i8C>5.— Stated Lodge. Present 20 members & 7 Visitors "The Committee appointed to examine the accounts of the Treasurer; Report that they have attended to that duty and find the same correct and that there remains in the hands of the Treasurer $308.17 a Note of Valentine Bear for $20 and Loan to the Grand Lodge $350. Total $678.17" (signed) Jasper Carter W M Stephen Clayton S W Jno Brian J W" The Committee on the widow Pitcher Report that they found her an object worthy of relief and granted her the ten Dollars. July 22, iS^5.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 13 members & 5 Visitors. August 12, i8<95.— Stated Lodge. Present 17 mem- bers & 3 Visitors. September 9, i(S05.— Stated Lodge. Present 13 members & 2 Visitors. A Petition was Presented and read from Br. Henry Wister requesting the Lodge to take his Case into Consideration and to forgive him half his dues he being willing to pay the remainder, on which a Com- mittee was appointed of Bro^ Phillips Desilver and 324 XLbe ipenns^lvanta ffreemason'e iball Grossman to Enquire into the merits of his Case and to report the same. A Petition was presented from a Br. Cha^ Monagany requesting assistance, after some Discussion, he had leave to withdraw his Peti- tion. "On motion made and seconded Resolved that should the prevailing disease continue that the Master be empowered to dispense with the next Stated Meet- ing which was agreed to" November 11, iS^5.— Stated Lodge. Present 20 members & 10 Visitors Visitors— Br. Lindsey, No. 67; Br. Stoane, No. 59; Br. W". Smith, Rob'. Welford, Cap*. Huggins, Jn°. Reynolds, Temple Lodge, Albany; Rob*. Allen, C. Collins, Peter A. Brown, Hans Brown, No. 19. The Committee to whom was refered the Petition of John Cluley Report, that they had attended to that duty and find him worthy to become a Member of Lodge No. 2 he was balloted for and unanimously Elected. A Petition was received from Br Rob*. Allen late a member of this Lodge requesting to be again ad- mitted a member The Petition of David Thomas requesting assist- ance was read and a Committee of Bro^ Crossman, Pullen & Raynor were Appointed and ten Dollars placed in their hands to give as they may see fit. It was moved and seconded that a pair of Drawers 325 1730— jfreemasonri? in pennei^lvania — 1907 for the Preparing room be provided, which was agreed to. December 8, iS(?5.— Stated Lodge. Present 26 members & 4 Visitors. Election Bro. Stephen Clay- ton, W. M.-Jno 'Brian, S. W.-P Grant, J. W. J. Carter, Secty. Rob' Pullen, Treas^ *' Resolved That the Secty Salary be advanced to $50. per annum and that the Bye Law now in force be rescinded; ordered to lie on the Books for discussion the usual time ' ' Committee appointed on the petition of Br W™. Smith Report that they have made the necessary en- quiries and find him worthy to. become a member of Lodge No. 2. He was unanimously elected. Committee appointed on the petition of Rob*. Allen Report that they have made the necessary enquiries and find him worthy to become a member of Lodge No. 2. He was unanimously elected. A Petition was Presented and read from Sarah Reiley widow of John Reiley, late member of this Lodge, requesting assistance, which was referred to a Committee of Br^. Burden, Ennis and Pullen, and 20 Dollars placed in their hands to relieve her as they shall see fit. Adjourned to the Fourth Monday December 23, iS05.— Stated Lodge. Present 9 members Officers Installed W M appointed Bro. De Silver, S. D. Wm Maguire, J. D. & Stewards & Tyler were continued" 326 ^be ipennei^lvania jfreemason'e Mall Applications 11— Approved 8 Not acted on 3 Affiliations 4 Expulsion 1 Withdrawal 2 Re ad- mitted 1— January 13, i5^^.— Stated Lodge. Present 19 members Balance in Treasurer's hands $359.19 be- sides the sum loaned to the Grand Lodge. 50 White & 25 Black Balls were ordered to be purchased for use of the Lodge. It was moved and seconded the Delinquent Mem- bers should be served with a Special Notice that are in arrears more than $2. February 10, i5^^.— Stated Lodge. ''Resolved that Elijah Batiss be Expelled this Lodge and never more be admitted a member he having been tried at Court held in this City and convicted of causing the death of his wife" "Resolved That the Secretarys salary be continued as before at $20. per annum. February 18, JZSO^.— Adjourned Meeting. Present 8 members March 10, i5C»(?.— Stated Meeting. "Resolved That Sec 12" in the Book of By Laws be expunged and the following be inserted viz the sum which may be expended on each Stated Meeting night for Refresh- ments shall not exceed 16 Dolls" ordered to lay over the usual time for discussion. A Complaint was made by B^ Pullen against the Masonic Conduct of B"" Hayden. On motion Resolved 327 X730— Jfrecmaeonri^ in ipenns^lvania — 1907 that a Comity of five members be Apointed to Examin into the same and report the next stated night. On Sunday, March 16, 1806, there passed to the Grand Lodge above Brother Thomas Proctor, who had been one of the most active and honored Brethren in this Jurisdiction. For many years he was one of the most prominent members of Lodge No. 2, as appears from our minutes, as well as in the Military Lodge attached to his regiment of artillery during the Revo- lutionary War, also of the Grand Lodge and the Lodge warranted at Philadelphia in 1787 imder the number of the old regimental Lodge No. 19. Colonel Proctor resigned from the army April 9, 1781. The acceptance of his resignation was ac- companied by a personal letter of regret from Washington.* During the next twenty-five years of his life Colonel Proctor was an active public servant as well as Free- mason. The closing years of his life were harassed with financial and legal troubles, owing to his stub- born temper. He died at his home in Arch Street, No. — , be- tween Fourth and Fifth, and was buried at three o'clock on the following Tuesday afternoon, with military and Masonic honors, in the ground surround- ing St. Paul's P. E. Church, Third Street below Walnut. * Cf . Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, Vol. IV., pp. 454 et seq. 328 XLl)c ipennsiplvania ifreemason's Hall March 24, ^80^.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 14 members The meeting of this Lodge being Called for the purpose of taking up the delinquent members Ac- counts it was moved and seconded that Br^ Buddy, Adam Hoover, Biglow, Mosser, G. Thompson and Egelston be struck off the list of members for non- payment of Dues. Moved and seconded that B''. Eobinson be Indulged for 6 months to pay up his Dues and B^ Pullen to Call on him for his note for that time for the amount of his arrearages. Also that B"". Able be indulged for 6 months; B'■^ Linch and Cap^ Phillips lay over; B"" Stones lay over to the next stated night. B"". Boyd be indulged for 6 months; B^ Van Dyke Moore lay over until next stated night; B^ Stafford lay over; B^ Pullen be appointed to call on B"". Weeks for the amount of his dues. Eeported that Cap*. Tidball is dead. Moved & seconded B"". Elly's dues lay over, and B'". Desilver be appointed to call on him for his arrearages; B'". O'Brien appointed to call on B^ Phillip Maguire for Darbey McDonah's dues; B^ Pullen appointed to call on B^ Duey for the amount of his dues; B"". W"". Allen appointed to call on B'". Stone for his dues. B'■^ Stanley, Weacock, Knowles, Grayham and Usher lay over. B"" Able appointed to call on B*". Biglow for the amount of his dues; B^ Kane is answerable for B^ Tatem's dues. 329 1730— ffreemaeonr)? in penn0)?lvania — 1907 A petition was presented from a Widow Hoffman and read praying for Relief, it was moved and sec- onded that 8 dollars be placed in the hands of a Comity to give her if found worthy. April 14, 1806. —Stated Meeting. Present 24 mem- bers. ^'A Petition was presented and read from Bro Robinson praying a loan from this Lodge" ''A Petition of the same nature from Bro Carter was also received" On motion being made and seconded that this Lodge do agree to lend out a loan upon Interest secured by Bond & Mortgage on good free hold estate" A Committee was also appointed to inquire what security could be given, the Committee consisted of Bros Rayner, Pullen, Burden, Brien & Phillips. Amendment to By Laws (see March 10) was adopted. May 12, 1806.— Stated Meeting. Present 22 mem- bers The Committee reported that the security offered by Bro ''Was a lot of ground with two frame Tenements on the end of said lot, subject to a Ground Rent of $30 per annum— Bro Carters is 4r-2 story Brick Houses and lot of ground which rent for $373.32 per annum— Report was laid over until next Stated Meeting. Moved and seconded that a 1000 Notices be pro- cured by the Secretary for the use of this Lodge, which was carried. June 9, 1806. Stated Meeting. Present 29 mem- bers ''A Petition was presented and received from 330 ^be penn^i^lvanta jfreemason'e Hall Lodge 91 praying of this Lodge to grant them our fourth Monday in every month to their use and in lieu therof they agree to transfer their 3rd Saturday to the use of Lodge No 2, it was debated on and agreed to." A Bill was presented and read from B'. Carter to the am*, of 12 Dollars for 1000 printed notices for the use of Lodge No. 2. Ordered to lay over until next stated night. Election, 'Brian, W. M. Grant, S. W. Thos. DeSilver, J. W. Jasper Carter, Secty. Pullen, Treas"". ''Lodge adjourned until the Third Saturday for the purpose of installing their Officers." June 26, iSt*^.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 7 mem- bers & 4 Visitors. Officers Installed Appointments, Wm. Maquire, S. D.— Clewley, J. D. Towell & Peplow Stewards, Schneider Tyler July 14, i<9(?^.— Stated Night. Present 22 members ''A Letter of thanks was presented and read from Lodge No 91" Balance in Treasury $478.18 ''Resolved That a Committee of Br Pullen Eaynor & Rob* Allen be appointed to Examine the Grand Secty account and report thereon" A Committee was appointed to Bros Rob* Allen, Thos DeSilver Clewly Shillingford, and Grant to inquire what se- curity could be given for a loan of 300 Dolls to be put out on Interest for one year" August 11, 18^^.— Stated Night. "It was moved and seconded that all the papers belonging to Bro 331 X730— ifreemasonri^ in Pennsylvania — 1907 Robinson's Mortgage be deposited in the Treasurer's hands, the Committee having reported that they had loaned him $300. Bro Robinson's letter was read regretting that he was unable to attend the Lodge to return thanks personally. September 8, i(S{^<>.— Stated Lodge. Present 16 members ''It was moved that the Book of By Laws be read in open Lodge which was accordingly done. The Committy to whom was apointed to Releave B'' Graff Report that they have Granted him the sum placed in theare hands. October 13, iSO^.— Stated Meeting. Present 15 members A petition was read from a B'". Neury praying Re- leif. A Comity was apointed of Brothers Grant, De Silver & Marshall & $15 placed in theare hand to Releave him if found worthy. A petition was read from B'" Mathews praying Re- lief. A Comity was appointed of Brothers Pullen, Marshall & Carter, and Six Dollars placed in theare hands to Releave him if found worthy November 10, i.— Stated Meeting. Present 21 members The Commity to whom was apointed to Releave B'" New"^ Reported thay found him worthy and Releaved him with fifteen Dollars. A Petition was presented & read from a B"". Mc- Kinny Beging Relief. A Commity was apointed of Br"'. Burden, Phillips & Meguire, and Ten Dollars 332 Zbc ^cnne^lmnm ifrcemason'e Hall placed in theare hands to Eeleave him if found worthy. December 8, 1806.— Stated Night. Present 20 mem- bers ''Bro 'Brian petitioned this Lodge to recom- mend him to become a member of tlie Royal Arch Chapter which was granted" B"" Carter petitioned this Lodge to recommend him to become a member of the R. Arch Chapter which was granted. A Commity was apointed to Enquire into the Dis- tresst situation of the Widdow Graff, and $10 placed in theare hands to Releave her if found worthy. Commity consisting of B'" Rayner, Phillips & Collings. Election, -O'Brien, W. M.-Grant, S. W.-DeSilver, J. W.— John Phillips, Secty.— Pullen, Treasurer. December 20, iS^?^.— Adjourned Meeting. Present 6 members Officers Installed. Wm. Meguire, S. D. — Clewly, J. D.— Crossman & Shelmerdine, Stewards & Schneider, Tyler Work for Year iSO^.— Petitions Received 4 Ap- proved 4 E A degree conferred on 4, F C on 4 M M on 4 admitted 1, Withdrawn 8 January 10, 1S^7.— Stated Lodge. Present 26 mem- bers & 10 Visiting Brethern Visitors:— B''^ Cook, Salem, Smith, McCullough, No 91, Welford, do; Bonneure, No 3; Jourdan, No 3 ; Allcorn, No 59 ; A. Douglass, No 19 ; McCurdy, No. 9; Hennessy, No. 91: A petition was Presented from Catherine Dove, Praying reliefe of this Lodge, a Committee was ap- 333 1730— jfreemasonr^ in ipennsi^lvama— 1907 pointed of B'^^ W°. Allen, Burden and Kane, and ten Dollars placed in their hands. A Petition was Presented from Ann Clotworthy Praying relief e was read, and a Committee of B'■^ W". Allen, Thos. Marshall & W". Farr, and ten Dollars placed in their hands for her purpose. ''The Committee on the settlement of the Books belonging to the Secretary and Treasurer begs leave to report, that they have carefully examined the same and find them correct and that there remains in the hands of the Treas"", a balance of 170.50/100 Dollars which with $300 on Loan make the whole 470.50/100 Dolls, funds of the Lodge." ''The G. M. of the State of Pennsylvania with his Officers paid a Grand visitation to this Lodge with a committee appointed by ye Grand Chapter of Brs John Uhle & Charles Cummins." "R. W. G. M. delivered an appropriate discourse, after which he proceeded to give a Lecture on the first degree of Masonry" February 9, iS^Z.— Stated Lodge. Present 15 members and 3 Visitors. A Petition was received and read from Sarah Eiley widow of John Riley late member of this Lodge requesting relief. A Committee of B'■^ Ennis, Powel and Peplow was appointed, and twenty Dollars placed in their hands for her Relief e. A Petition was presented from Mary Mason re- guesting reliefe was read, a Committee was appointed 334 Itbe Pennsylvania jfrecmason's Hall of B''\ Pullen, Rayner and Phillips, and Twenty Dollars placed in their hands to Grant as they may see fit. B". Graves and Ellis Petitioned the Lodge to recommend them to the Grand Master for a Dispen- sation to Pass the Chair which was agreed to. B^ Cap*. John Phillips Returned the Certificate of B^ Van Dyke Moore who Dyed in the East Indies, which was ordered to be Destroyed. Committee to whom was Refered the Petition of the Widow Graff, report that they have attended to that duty and relieved her with twenty Dollars. Committee to whom was refered the Petition of the Widow Dove, Report that they have attended to that duty and Granted her ten Dollars. March 9, i56'7'.— Stated Lodge. Present 18 mem- bers and 3 Visitors 12 aprons were ordered. The Comimittee on the Petition of the Widow Mason, Report that they had found her in distress, and had purchased her some wood and gave her the remainder in money amounting in the whole to twenty Dollars. B''. Pullen Stated the distressed situation of B^ Jn°. Able, a Member of this Lodge, whereon a Committee was appointed and Twenty Dollars Placed in their hands for that Purpose (viz.) B'■^ Shillingford, Shermerdine and Cluey. On Motion made and Seconded it was Resolved that B'. Abie's Dues be 335 1730— Jfrccmasonri? in ipenns^lvanta— X907 Exonerated up to St. John's Day last, which was agreed to. A Letter was Presented by B'" Pullen from the Junior Grand Warden stating that the Petitioner was a Widow Eobinson, who wished some assisstance from this Lodge, after some Discussion it was thought by the Lodge that she was not in Such distressed Situa- tion as to require any assistance at Present. April 13, i(S(^7.— Stated Lodge. Present 12 mem- bers and 8 Visitors. The Committee on the Petition of the Widow Eiley made a report that they had Relieved her with ten Dollars, and had returned the other ten which were in their hands to the Treas'". A Letter was received and read from B^ Adam Duey Requesting Leave to withdraw from this Lodge which was granted to him on his paying up his dues. ^'The Annual Communication from R. W. G. L. was read and ordered to be deposited with the Archives of this Lodge ' ' May 11, i7.— Present 3 members & 5 Visitors. This Lodge met by virtue of a Dispensation from the Right Worshipful Grand Master which was read, .empowering us to Pass to the Degree of the Chair, B^ John Lancaster agreeable to the Recommendation 338 JLbc ipcnns^lvania ffteemason's Mall of the Lodge. B^ John Lancaster was passed to the Degree of the Chair in ancient form. August 24, 1807, 2 p. m.— Extra Lodge. Present 9 members & 7 Visitors September 14, :ZS.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 10 members and 2 visitors ''It was moved and sec- onded that the Committee on the loan of money to Bro Robinson be disired to attend the sale of prop- erty on which the mortgage is given and bid for it to y® amount of mortgage and expenses" A Petition was received from Br W". Franklin praying for relief when Eight Dollars was placed in the hands of a Committee of B''. Pullen, McGuire & De Silver to relieve him. A Petition was received from a Br. Jos. Chambers praying reliefe when $5 was placed in the hands of a Committee of McGuire, Bringhurst & Towel for his reliefe. May 24, i8(?8.— Extra Lodge. Present 5 members ' ' The Lodge was convened by virtue of a dispensation from the R. W. G. M. to enter pass and raise Joseph M Turner" June 13, iSOS.— Stated Lodge. Present 23 mem- bers and 6 Visitors. The Lodge was called from labour to refreshment for a Short Space of time. The Lodge was Called from Refreshment to labor. This bemg Election night, the lodge proceeded to the election of their officers for the ensuing six months on Counting the Ballots the following Brethren were duly Elected: Brs. Thos. Rayner, W. M.— Wm. Meguire, S. W.— 343 1730— ifreemasonr? in ipenne^lvania — 1907 John Cluley, J. W. Rob*. Pullen, Treas. John Phillips, Sect'y. June 18, iS6>8.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 9 mem- bers & 4 Visitors. Officers Installed. ''The Secretary having informed the Lodge that the Summon 's were all finished, he was ordered to pro- cure 1000 copies printed" Bro Fletcher appointed S. D. Bringhurst, J. D. Bros Reich & Douglass; Stewards & Wm Schneider Tyler July 11, iS^S.— Stated Lodge. Present 24 mem- bers & 5 visitors Balance in Treasurer's hands $220.03 "The Committee to whom was intrusted the loan of $300. beg leave to report, that they have at- tended to that duty as they were requested and here- with return the amount to the Lodge as per state- ment annexed by their Attorney Robert Pullen, Tho^ DeSilver, Peter Grant, John Cluly and James Shillingford vs Rudeman Robinson Real Debt $300.- Int from August 7 1807 16.20 Sales .46 cts Lev Facias 1.20 Atty Writ $5. . e>M $322.86 Cash paid Attorney $5. do Lev Fa 1.20 " Sales 46 *' Atty Writ 5. 11.66 Balance $311.20 344 ZDc ipennsiplvanta ffreemaeon's Mall This is the just balance, to which should be added the amount of One year's Interest paid by the Com- mittee to the Lodge" ''The Committee to whom were intrusted the loan of the monies was continued (with the appointment of Br Burden in the place of Bro DeSilver with- drawn) when a motion was made and seconded that the monies returned be loaned to Bro John Towell and the Committee have power to draw on the Treas- urer for $300 whenever they were satisfied with the security offered which was agreed to" Bro Phillips presented a Bill for Six Mos Salary $10.— " ''Ad- journed till Wednesday 4 o'clock p m" The Committee to whom was refered the petition of Jo^ H. Turner, Report that they have made the necessary enquires and find him worthy to become a member of Lodge No 2, he was ballotted for and duly Elected a member of this Lodge. Fellow Crafts Lodge closed and the Entered Ap- prentice's opened. The Committee to whom was re- fered the petition of B'". Thomas, Report, that they have attended to that Duty and had relieved him with five dollars placed in their hands for that purpose. July 13, iS^(9.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 11 members and 2 visitors The lodge was called for the express purpose of Passing and raising B". W". Warner, he being about to travel, which was agreed to. 345 1730— Ifreemaeonr^ in pennei^lvanta— 1907 August 8, 1808.— Stated Lodge. Present 23 mem- bers & 5 visitors The Amiual Communication from the R. W. Gr. L. was read. Together with the Charge Delivered before the different lodges in this City by the Right Worship- full Grand Master of the State of Pennsylvania. September 12, iSOS.— Stated Lodge. Present 21 members and 6 visitors ''The Committee to whom was referred the Loan, report, that they do not feel fully satisfied with the security, have thought proper to decline the loan." ''It was moved and seconded that a Committee be appointed to meet the Committee of the Grand Lodge to settle the dues of this Lodge and that the said Committee have power to draw on the Treasurer for the same which was agreed to" "Committee Bros Burden Phillips and Brien" October 10, 1808.— Stated Lodge. Present 20 mem- bers A Petition was received from Derrick Hartman a member of this lodge requesting reliefe was read and referred to a Committee, and ten Dollars placed in their hands to grant as they shall see fit. It was moved and seconded that the Seer'', notify every de- linquent member to come forward on the next Stated meeting to settle up their respective Dues to this lodge, which was agreed to. A request was made by B^ Burden in Behalf of 346 ^be pcnnsi^lvanta jfreemaeon'e Mall the widow of the late B^ Grraff for assistance, whicli was referred to a Committee of B'^^ Grant Meguire & Douglas, and ten Dollars placed in their hands to grant as they shall see fit. November 14, iS^S.— Stated Lodge. Present 18 members & 9 visitors The Petition of Derrick Hartman Reffered to a Committee Report that they have attended and granted him the ten Dollars placed in their hands for that purpose. A Petition was received and read from Eliz''. Hall requesting assistance was read and a Committee was appointed of B'". Pullen, Burden & Grant and ten Dollars placed in their hands for that purpose to give as they shall see fit. The Committee to whom was refered the Petition of the widow Graff, Report, that they have attended to that Duty and beliving her to be in distress granted her five Dollars. Returned the other five to the Treasurer. A Petition was received from M'^ MaGee request- ing Assistance which was refered to a Committee of B". Burden Grant and Towel and twenty Dollars placed in ther hands to Grant as they Shall see fit. December 12, iSOS.— Stated Lodge. Present 22 members & 11 visitors The Lodge was Called of from Labour to Refresh- ment for a short space of time. The lodge was Called from Refreshment to Labour. 347 1730— ffreemasont)? in ipenne^lvanta— 1907 This being Election niglit the Lodge Proceeded to the Election of their officers for the ensuing Six months. On Counting the Ballotts the following Brethren were Declared Duly Elected. Bro. Thos Raynor, W. M.— Wm. Meguire, S. W.— Jno. Cluley, J. W. Jn°. Phillips, Secty.— Jos. Bur- den, Treas"". "A charge was presented but not read against Bro Wm Allen a Committee was appointed of Bros. Burden, Phillips Douglass Meguire and Cluley" Lodge adjourned at 9 oclock to Saturday 17 inst December 17, iSOS.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 6 members Officers Installed. Appointments Bro. Fletcher, S. D.-Bringhurst, J. D. by the S. W, Bros. Eeisch and Douglass, Stewards. Wm. Schneider, Tyler. Applications 7— Approved 8 Entered 6 Crafted 7 Raised 6 Dispensation to E P & R 1 With- drawals 4- January 9, i.— Stated Lodge. Present 25 members & 4 Visitors ''A Committee was appointed of Brs Phillips, Brien, Maguire and Cluley to enquire into a charge of Bro Eeisch against John G. Bringhurst, and report thereon. ' ' The Committee appointed on the petition of the widow Low. Report, that they have attended to that duty and Granted her five Dollars, returned the other three to the Lodge The Committee appointed on B^ Shrupp. Report that they have attended to that duty and found him 349 1730— Jfrcemaeonr^ in pennsi^lvanta — X907 in Great Distress, and granted him the ten Dollars placed in their hands for that purpose. A Motion was made & seconded in favor of the widow Graff, to grant her five Dollars which was agreed to the same placed in the hands of the former Committee. A Petition was received from the widow of Alex"" Morrison late a member of this Lodge Stating her Dis- tressed Situation and requesting assistance, a Com- mittee was appointed of B'■^ Wallington, South and Fletcher and 20 Dollars placed in their hand to grant as they shall see fit B"" Meguire one of the Committee appointed on M^^ Gifford Eeported verbally that they had Granted her five Dollars and that he has now returned the other five to the Lodge. "The Grand Officers of the State of Penn^ was announced as being in waiting by the Grand Pursuivant, to pay their annual visitation to this Lodge, and were received with the usual ceremonies. The R. W. G. M. having taken his seat in the chair, and the other officers their respective seats, the Grand Sect'y made the following report: that he has attended to that duty and fined that the Members pres- ent at the Stated Meetings, have been from 18 to 24 and also a number of visitors: that it does not appear by the minutes that all brethem, not P. M. had withdrawn previous to the Installation of the W. M. in June and December: that the minutes of 350 Hbc Pennsylvania jfrecmason'e Hall the 12''' of December says that, a charge was pre- sented, but not read, against Bro Wm Allen, and a Committee was appointed. On the 9"" January said Committee, Reported that they had attended to that duty and were of opinion that he should be expelled the Lodge which was agreed to ; from the said minutes it does not appear what the charge was, what the pro- ceedings of the Committee were, nor that he had a regular hearing. That so far as can be judged from the minutes it appears that all the labours of the said Lodge No 2 except as above stated, have been con- ducted with regularity and perfectly consistent with the Ancient Landmarks, All which is respectfully submitted. Geo. A. Baker, Gr'd Secty. The E. W. G. M. made a few remarks on the above report and hoped those small errors would be attended to. After which he delivered an appropriate discourse on Masonry and for the conduct of the Brethern in Gen- eral, to which the W. M. in behalf of the Lodge re- turned him his sincere thanks for his well timed advice and for the charge which he had delivered. March 13, iS^P.— Stated Lodge. Present 11 mem- bers and 1 visitor— The Committee to whom was referred the complaint of Bro Eeisch against Bro Bringhurst, Report that they have attended to that duty and having heard both parties are of opinion after mature deliberation that Bro Reisch having taken the law into his own hands previous to his 351 1730— Ifreemasonr^ in penne^lvania — 1907 submitting it to this Lodge, that we have no further control over it, which report was approved of. ' ' A Petition was received from Sarah Cox widow of Cap^ John Cox Deceased requesting relief was read and refered to a Committee of B'■^ Burden, Meguire and Phillips and ten Dollars placed in their hands to Grant as they shall see fit. April 10, :Z86'i>,— Stated Lodge. Present 19 mem- bers and 2 Visitors. A Petition was received from G. A. Baker Jun'" requesting to be Initiated in the mysteries of free Masonry. A Committee was appointed of B'"\ Bur- den, Meguire & Cluley to Investigate his character and report thereon the next stated night. The Committee appointed to relief M'■^ Gifford Ke- port that they had Granted her five Dollars and re- turned the Lodge five, the same as verbally reported Feb. 9'\ The W. Master informed the Lodge that the Com- mittee appointed Feb. 13^^ 1809 on the Petition of the widow Morrison, Eeport, that B''^ Wallington and South produced him a receipt from Mrs. Morrison for the twenty Dollars, which they had Paid her having found her worthy. The Committee on the widow Cox, Eeport having found her worthy. May 8, iS^P.— Stated Lodge. Present 16 mem- bers & 7 Visitors The Committee to whom was referred the Petition 352 ^be Pennsylvania ^freemason's Mall of Geo. A. Baker Jun"". Eeport favorably, he was ballotted and unanimously approved of. He being in waiting was brought forward and Initiated into the first degre of Masonry in Ancient foi-m. Returned and gave thanks and received the usual Instructions. A Petition was received and read from Obadia New- comb a Master Mason Stating his distressed Situa- tion, he being by trade a Carpenter fell from a build- ing at which he was at work in March Last, and not being able to walk since. A Committee was ap- pointed of Brs. Maguire, Fletcher and Douglas and 15 Dollars placed in their Hands to relieve as they shall see fit. "A Bill was received from the Gr'd Secty, con- taining the amount of the G. L. dues from Dec 27*'' 1807 to Dec"- 27'*^ 1808 amounting to $59.80 Rent of the Room, fire wood & furniture 40. $98.80 June 12, iSOP.— Stated Lodge. Present 17 mem- bers Election, Wm Maguire, W. M.— Jno. Cluley, S. W.— Fletcher J. W. Jno. Phillips, Sect'y. & Jos. Burden Treas^ adjourned to the 3rd Saturday. The Lodge was called off from labor to refreshment for the space of ten minutes. The Lodge was again Called on from Rrefreshment to Labour, this being Election night, the Lodge Preceeded to the Election of officers for the ensuing six months, on Counting 23 353 1730— Jfreemasonr^ in ipcnns^lvanta— X907 the ballots the following brethren were Declared to be duly Elected. June 17, JS^P.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 9 mem- bers & 1 Visitor, Officers Installed Bro Douglass appointed S. D.— Fearon J. D.— Eeisch & Carr, Stewards and Wm. Schneider, Tyler. ''A Petition was received and read from J. D. Hauteval, praying relief leave was granted to with- draw his petition as he was found to be an Imposter or worse, and that the same be communicated to the Grrand Lodge— agreed to. July 10, iSOP.— Stated Lodge. Present 15 mem- bers & 4 Visitors. Balance in Treasurers hands $31.55. ''A Letter was received and read from the New Hall Committee accompanied with a resolution of the Grand Lodge, and is in the words following (viz) Resolved that the New Hall Committee be in- structe'd to call on the different Lodges and request to collect from their different Members the amount of their subscription. Whereon Brs. Burden and Phillips were appointed to collect the same." B"". Baker being in waiting was brought forward and raised to the Sublime Degree of a M. M. Re- turned and gave thanks and received a lecture on that Degree. The Committee to whom was refered the revisal of the Bye laws Stated that they were ready to report. Ordered to lie over 354 ^be |Penn0i5l\)anta jfrecmason'e Mall A petition was Presented and read from Martha Ellis widow of Cap' Ellis late a member of this lodge, a Committee was appointed of B''^ Burden, Douglas and Cluley and ten Dollars placed in their hands for that purpose. August 14, 1809. —Stated Lodge. Present 10 mem- bers & 3 visitors B^ Phillips Presented a Bill for one Dozen Books of Constitution and Six Months salary which was ordered to be paid $18. September 11, icSCiP.— Stated Lodge. Present 16 members & 8 visitors We the Committee appointed by lodge No 2 to Enquire into the Situation of M'"^ Ellis report that we granted her the sum of Eight Dollars and returned to the Lodge $2. A Petition was received and read from B'^ Tho^ Vassault formerly a Member of this Lodge Stating his Distressed Situation and requesting their assist- ance, a Committee were appointed of B'■^ Burden, Douglass and Meguire and $20 placed in their hands to relive as they shall see fit A Petition was presented and read from Hannah Cope widow of John Cope late a Member of this lodge stating her Distressed Situation, a Committee was appointed of B'"^ Reisch, Baker and Winmer and ten Dollars placed in their hands for that purpose. A Petition was read from Tho\ McReynolds Stating 355 1730— jfreemasonr)? in Pennsylvania— 1907 Ms Distressed Situation when a Committee of B". Pullen, Eardly & Fletcher were appointed to enquire into his Situation and report the next Stated night. Adjourned to 16 inst September 16, iSOP.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 14 members. The Lodge Proceeded on the Business of the Delinquent Members B"^. M. Brown, E. W. Brown and Bringhurst were ordered to lay over On motion made and seconded it was resolved that B''^ John Warr and Henry Wister be struck of the List of Members agreable to the bye Laws; and the Sec''^. to give them notice thereof B'■^ Winter and Leese requested Leave to withdraw from this Lodge on the Payment up of their Lodge Dues, which was agreed to. October 9, i(S(?P,— Stated Night. Present 12 mem- bers & 8 visitors The Committee on the Petition of John Willbank, Report, that were not thoroughly satisfied and re- quested to be Continued and two more were added to the Committee (viz) B"" Burden & Douglass. The Committee on the Petition of B^ Tho^ Vassault, Eeport, that they had attended to that Duty and had Loaned him twenty Dollars The Committee appointed to Enquire into the Situa- tion of B'". Reynolds Report that we have attended to that duty and think him an object of Charity, and 356 ^be pennei^lvanta jfreemason's Hall recommend to the Lodge to Grant him some Eeliefe. On motion it was agreed that five Dollars be placed in the hands of the same Committee for his use. ''It was moved and seconded that a Committee be appointed to inquire and report what regulations would be necessary for the distribution of Charity to those who do not belong to any of our regular Lodges, whereon the following were appointed for that pur- pose (viz) Bro G- A Baker Sr., Phillips, Cluley, OBrien & Fletcher November 13, 1809.— Stated Lodge. Present 17 members & 5 visitors "50 copies of an address delivered before the dif- ferent Lodges in this City by the R. W. G. M. at his annual visitation was received from the Grd Secty for the use of the members of this Lodge" November 18, iSO^.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 11 members & 6 visitors Entered Apprentice Lodge Closed and a fellow Craft opened when B"". Irwin and Burroughes were severally Examined in open Lodge and found worthy to be raised. December 11, iSOP.— Stated Night. Present 20 members & 5 visitors The Lodge Called from Refreshment to labour and Proceeded to the Election of their officers for the Ensuing six months on counting of the Ballots the following Brethi'en were Declared to be duly Elected. 357 1730— jfreemaeonr)^ in Pennsylvania— 1907 Jno. Cluley, W. M.— Jno. Douglas, S. W.— Norris. Stanley,^ J. W.— Jos. Burden, Treas.— Jno. Phillips, Sect'y- Adjourned to 16^^ inst. December 16, iSt'^.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 13 members & 2 Visitors Installation of Officers. Appointments, Brs. Fearon, S. D.— Shelmerdine & Carr Stewards Schneider, Tyler. S. W. appointed Bro. Burroughes, J. D. ^ Norris Stanley was born November 10, 1765. In early life he followed the sea and was Captain of clipper ships trading prin- cipally to Liverpool with occasional trips to the West Indies. He subsequently owned vessels himself and became a well-known mer- chant of Philadelphia and an associate of Stephen Girard, William Cummings, Commodore Bainbridge, Israel Israel, Mayor Wharton, Commodore Thomas Barry, Captain Thomas Hayes of John Moss's ship " Tontine," Captain Patrick Hayes and many other well-known Philadelphians. He took a great interest in Masonry and Lodge No. 2, but did not care to become Master although he was Jimior Warden, December 11, 1809, and Senior Master of Ceremonies, December 18, 1816. He had many strong positive qualities and interesting stories are related of him. He was wealthy for his times and generous to the poor and distressed, especially Masons. For over twenty years it was his custom to ascertain from the Com- mittee on Charity who were in need and what the Lodge had given. He would then himself call on the beneficiarj'^ and give a like amount, saying : " You must not mention this. If you do I will never give you a d — cent again." He told Wm. Cummings, Master of Lodge No. 2, in 1837, 1838 and 1839: " BiUy, I am getting old, and as Master if you know of members of No. 2 and their families in want come to me and I will contribute, but I don't want you to tell"; which promise he kept literally. He died in his eighty-sixth year at his residence. No. 9 Pine Street above Front Street, in 1851, and was buried in his vault in St. Paul's P. E. Church yard. He had been a member of St. Paul's Vestry for many years. By his will registered in Will Book 27, p. 1, at Philadelphia, he appointed his friends, William Cummings and Horace Binney, Jr., executors. He remembered in a substantial way many charities. 358 1765-NORRIS STANLEY-1851 FROM MINATURE IN POSSESSION OF MIS NAMESAKE. NORRI S STANLEY BARRATT. ^be lPenn0)?lvanta jfrcemason's Mall Applications 9— Approved 8 EAT F C 6 Eaised 5 Withdrawn 6 Expelled 1— Admitted 1 Passed to the Chair 1 January 8, iSit?.— Stated Lodge. Present 20 mem- bers & 7 visitors Balance in the hands of Treasurer $104.34 The Committee to whom was referred the Petition of M". Brown, Eeport that they have attended to that Duty and are of opinion that she stands in need of assistance, on motion made and seconded and agreed that Eight Dollars be placed in y® hands of B'■^ Douglass, Meguire & Stanley for her use. A Petition was Presented and read from Cap* John Christie requesting reliefe it was moved and seconded that ten Dollars be placed in the Hand of a Committee of B''^ Meguire, Stanley & O'Brien for that purpose. A Petition was presented from Sarah Cox praying Reliefe, it was moved and seconded that five Dollars be placed in the hands of B"'. Burden, Phillips and Meguire for her use. B''^ Cluley, W. M. and Burroughes requested the Lodge to Grant them Leave to be Passed the Chair and be further advanced, which was agreed to. A Petition was received and read from M'■^ Mor- rison widow of Alex^ Morrison formerly a member of this Lodge stating her Distressed Situation on motion made and seconded that 10 Dollars be placed in the Hands of B'■^ Meguire, Douglass & Stanley for her Relief which was agreed to. 359 1730— Jifreemasonr^ in Pennsylvania— X907 A Petition was presented from Ann Bums, widow of Jn° Bums late member of Lodge No 9 stating her Distressed Situation and requesting relief, a Com- mittee was appointed of B'". Baker Jun". Irving & Carr to Enquire into her Situation and report thereon. January 11, jZSit*.— Special Lodge. 2pm Present 12 members Bros. Hamilton and Wiltbank Raised January 17, iSiO.— Special Lodge. 4| p m Pres- ent 6 members A Master Masons Lodge was opened this Lodge being called for the purpose of Passing to the Chair B^ W". Hamilton by virtue of a Dispensation from the E. W. G. Master for that purpose which was agreed. There being none but past Masters Present B^ W". Hamilton was past to the Degree of the Chair and saluted as such in ancient form. Lodge closed at six o'clock. January 20, iSi(?.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 13 members & 9 visitors The Committee appointed on M''^ Burn's Situation, Report, that they had performed that Duty and found her in a Distressed Situation and worthy of being Relieved, on motion made seconded & agreed to a Committee were appointed of B'■^ Baker Jun^, Irvin and E. W. Carr and five Dollars placed in their Hands for her use. A Petition was received from a B^ W". Topham requesting reliefe was read, on motion made seconded 360 ^be ipennei^lvanta ifreemason'e Mall and agreed to a Committee was appointed of B". Wilbank, Carr and Hamilton and five Dollars placed in their Hands for that Purpose if found worthy. B^ Douglass requested leave of the Lodge to recom- mend him to the Grand Lodge for a Dispensation to Pass the Chair in order to be further advanced in Masonry which was Granted him February 12, :Z5iO.— Stated Lodge. 22 members present & 3 visitors The Committee on the Petition of B^ Topham M". Morrison and M'■^ Byrne reported that they had re- lieved them with the sums granted by the Lodge. The Committee on the Petitions of M'"^ Brown & B"". Christie report that they had Granted Part of what was Granted by the Lodge and returned five Dollars to the Lodge. A Petition was received from Mary Mason widow of Francis Mason late a Member of this Lodge was read a Committee was appointed of B'"^ Maguire, Burden and Stanley and ten Dollars placed in their hands for that purpose. February 14, iSi^.— Special Lodge. Present 13 members & 1 visitor. A Dispensation was received from the Right Wor- shipful Grand Master authorizing this Lodge to Enter, Pass and Raise Basil Perateau, Mariner, to the Sub- lime Degree of a Master Mason, he being in waiting was Introduced and initiated to the first degree of Masonry in Ancient form. 361 1730— ifrecmaeonri^ in ipenne^lvania — 1907 February 20, iSi^.— Extra Meeting. Present 7 members. Bros. Eeisch & Douglass, Passed to the Chair They were both saluted with the accustomed Honors. March 12, iSi^.— Stated Lodge. Present 21 mem- bers & 11 visitors. The Committee appointed on the Petition of the widow Graff. Eeport, that they have attended to that Duty and Granted her ten Dolls. The Committee appointed to Grant reliefe to the widow Mason, Report that they Granted her ten Dollars which was placed in their hands for that purpose The Committee appointed on M'"". Gallaher, Report, that they have attended to that Duty and Granted her five Dollars. A Petition was Presented from Brother Adam Dickey (Mariner) of Richmond in Virginia stating his Distressed Situation & requesting some reliefe. It was moved and seconded that ten Dollars be placed in the hands of a Committee to Inquire into his Situ- ation & Grant him as they shall see fit. a Committee of B'■^ Able, Bringhurst & Irving. A Petition was received and read from Bridget Corry requesting reliefe, a Committee were appointed of B". Shelmardine Carr and G. A. Baker Jun"". and five Dollars placed in their Hands for that purpose, also one from Elizabeth Walker requesting assistance 362 5^ tV^ Jll)c penn0)^lvania jfreemaeon's Mall was received and read, on motion made and seconded that five Dollars be Granted her. ''The accounts of the Grand Lodge against this Lodge were received and read from the R. W. G. Sect'y and are in the following terms Lodge No 2 Ancient York Masons To the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Dr 1809 Dec'' 27, One years Grand Lodge Dues to this day 59.96 One years Room Bent and fire wood &c 40. $99^96 which was ordered to be paid March 21, iSi^.— Special Meeting. Present 13 members Dis to E. P. R Cha^ J Brook April 9, i(S:Z<9.— Stated Lodge. Present 23 members & 5 visitors, also the R. W. G. M. Br. Milnor, R. W. P. G. M Br. J. B. Smith & R. W. G. Treas, Br. Brad- ford. ''The R. W. G. M. was pleased to take the Chair, when the Initiated returned and gave thanks and re- ceived the usual instruction and charge from the R. W. G. M" Following Resolution for the Information of this Lodge was received and read from the R. W. Grand Secretary, adopted in Grand Lodge April 2^. 1810 : and An address of James Milnor, Esquire, R. W. G. M. and delivered by him in Grand Lodge on St. John's 363 1730— jfrecmaeonr^ in ipenne^lvania— 1907 IN GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA, Adjourned Grand Qiiarterly Conjmunication, Philaddfxhia^ Monday^ 2d J/irii, ji. D. 1810. " THE Committee appointed on the 5th ultimo, on the subject of « illci^al Masonic Meetings, made Report, and offered two Resolu- " tions, which were amended and adopted, as follows, to wit : "The Committee appointed on the 5th ultimo, agreeably to a Resolution '• of" the Grand Lodge, relative to illegal Masonic Meetings — "beg xeavb to uepokt.... " THAT they have enquired into the premises and find, " that a person of the name of Henry Snyder has, for a considerable " time past, been in the practice of holding Masonic Meetings at the " Black Horse Tavern, near the first turnpike gate on the Frankford " road, on Sunday afternoons, and at the tavern of a certain " Doyle, in High near Water street, on Thursday evenings; at which " places a number of Free Masons have attended, and at which meet- " ings the said Snyder is in the habit of acting as W. Master, and " that Lodges have been opened and Lectures on the Masonic De- " grees given by him. ...That after such Lectures have been given, " they proceeded to collect dues to defray the expence& for Liquor, " and to compensate said Snyder for his services. « Your Committee would further Report, that they have received " information of similar Masonic Meetings being held by other per- " sons in differeni parts of the City, and your Committee conceiving " that such illegal and unauthorized meetings, if permitted, will have " a tendency to injure young Masons, and be detrimental to the " craft : and it being a gross deviation from ancient land marks, to " prevent which, they beg leave to offer the fallowing Resolutions : « Resolved^ That the Grand Secretary be requested to inform " brother Snvder,«that all such meetings are illegal, and should he or " any other brother persist in such conduct in future, he and they " will be dealt with by the Grand Lodge agi-eeably to the ancient " customs and usages of Masonry. " Resolved, That it be recommended to the master of each Lodge " to warn his brethren from attending such meetings under the « penalty of being expelled." Extract from the Minutes. GEORGE A. BAKER, Grand Secretarij'^ 864 ^be ipennei^lvanta ifreemaeon'e Hall Day 24^'^ of June 5809 and a Circular address by him to the Different Lodges in the City of Philadelphia at the Grand Visitation in the months of FeV., March & April A. L. 5809. April 22, i(S:Z^.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 17 members & 4 visitors B"" Reisch presented a petition to the Lodge, stating that he had been aggrieved in Consequence of Certain reports being spread by a Member of this Lodge prejudicial to his Character, and praying that the Lodge would appoint a Committee to enquire into the subject, the Petition being Drawn informal on Motion leave was Granted him to withdraw it. On Wednesday, May 30, the venerable patriarch in Freemasonry, R. W. Past Grand Master William Ball, departed this life and entered the Grand Celestial Lodge above. His Masonic career extended over sixty years of his eventful life. Originally made a Mason in Lodge No. 2 of the Moderns in 1750, he affiliated with Lodge No. 2 Ancients ten years later and became the first Grand Master of this Grand Lodge, a position which he filled with honor to himself and the craft for twenty years. At the request of the family, his remains were interred on the following day, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, in the burial ground of the First Baptist Church then in Fromberger's Court (La Grange place) west of Second Street below Arch 365 1730— iTrcemasonr^ in Pennsylvania — 1907 streets. He was buried in "Masonic form by the Grand Lodge" and the subordinate Lodges. The order of said procession was as follows: The Fraternity assembled at the Filbert Street Hall at eight o'clock in the morning of Thursday, May 31, and proceeded from thence, by Lodges according to juniority, in procession to the house of the deceased on Market Street (No. 41), north side between Front and Second Streets, and from thence preceding the corpse, to the graveyard in the following order, viz : Lodge N°. 115. Master of Ceremonies with drawn Sword. Enter 'd Apprentices 2 and 2, Fellow Crafts 2 and 2. Master Masons 2 and 2. Deacons with their Wands. Secretary with his Scroll, and Treasurer, Wardens of the Lodge. Past Masters 2 and 2. Master of the Lodge. Lodges No. 114, 91, 73, 72, 71, 67, 59, 52, 51, 19, 9, 3, 2 in the same Order. Band of Music. The Grand Lodge then followed in the following Order, to wit: Grand Tyler with drawn Sword. Twelve Past Masters 2 and 2 bearing White Wands. Grand Sword Bearer with drawn Sword. Past Grand Officers. Grand Secretary with his Scroll, and Grand Treasurer. Grand Wardens bearing their Columns. 366 ILbc pennsi^lvania jfrccmason'a Hall Three Lights, extinguished, borne by 3 Past Mastei^. Holy Bible, Square and Compass, borne by a Past Master and supported by 2 Past Masters. Grand Chaplain. Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master. Grand Pursuivant with drawn Sword. Four Grand Deacons bearing their Wands 2 and 2. Two Grand Marshals, with their Wands, on the Flanks of the Procession. The Front of the Procession having arrived in the above Order at the place of Interment, the Brethren halted, faced inwards and opened their Ranks, the Grand Lodge, preceded by the Corpse and IMourners, moved forward through the Ranks, the Brethren closed from the Rear, followed the Grand Lodge and formed a Circle round the Grave. A short Address was then delivered by the Reverend Docf- Staughton, and a prayer offered up by the Rev*^- Doef- Rogers, after which the proper Masonic Funeral Service, &c., was performed by the Grand Master and Grand Chaplain and the Masonic Honours, &c., given by the Brethren. The funeral being over, the Procession returned in Invei*se Order, according to Seniority, to the Hall, the Grand Lodge moving in Front. May 14, iSiO.— Stated Lodge. Present 20 mem- bers & 17 visitors. A Complaint was Presented by B^ Henry Eeiseli against John G. Bringhnrst for traducing his Char- acter In which he states his wish that a Committee might be appointed to Investigate the matter and to report thereon. On Motion made and seconded a Committee was appointed of five Members (viz) B'"^ 367 1730— ifieemaeonr^ in penne^lvama — X907 Stanley, Burden, Meguire, O'Brien and Douglass for that purpose. May 19, i(S:?(?.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 16 members and 6 visitors B'■^ Barnes, Warner, & Euff were severally Ex- amined and found worthy to be raised to the Sublime degree of M. Mason May 21, i Si (?.— Adjourned Lodge. 4 p. m. Pres- ent 11 members & 3 visitors B'■^ Warner, Barnes, Shaw and Heister were severally Introduced and raised to the Degrees of Master Masons, they returned and gave thanks and received the usual Instruction. June 11, i8i0.— Stated Lodge. Present 12 mem- bers & 9 visitors. Election, Jno. Douglass, W. M,— Joshua Fletcher, S. W.— Nerm. Burroughes, J. W.— G. A. Baker Jr. Sect'y— Wm. Meguire, Treas. "It was moved, seconded and approved; that a Master of Ceremonies Jewel be provided for the use of this Lodge ' ' B'". Jo^ Douglass was examined in open lodge and found worthy to be Passed. Entered Apprentice Lodge closed and the Fellow Crafts was opened B^ Kelly was examined in open lodge and found worthy to be raised. The Committee to whom was refered the Petition of B"" Reisch against B^ Bringhurst Report, that, they have attended to that Duty, and are of opinion that 368 Ztbe pennsi^lvanta jfreemason's Hall the Charges against B"" Reisch in his attempting to seduce the wife of B"". Bringhurst are without founda- tion in Justice, which report was received. June 16, iSjfO.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 19 members, Officers Installed On motion made & seconded, Resolved, that B'' Jn". G. Bringhurst be notified to appear at the next stated meeting of this Lodge and show cause if any he has why he should not be expelled in Consequence of the Report made by the Committee on the Petition of B"-. Reisch. July 2, iSiO.— Special Meeting. Present 14 mem- bers & 6 visitors Dispensation to E. P. & R. Jos. Stevens ''The Fee for Initiation was raised to $30 in conse- quence of a Tax of $5. levied by the Grand Lodge for each Initiation July 9, iSiO.— Stated Night. Present 22 members & 25 visitors. W. M. announced the following ap- pointments, B. Tho^ Irwin, S. D.— Wm Hamilton, J. D. Br. Edward W. Carr, M of C,-"John Wood- sides account amounting to $18. for painting 9 Aprons, and ordered to be paid. July 21, :Z Si ^.—Special Meeting. 4pm Present 13 members & 5 visitors Dispensation to E. P. & R. Joseph Rush. A Sea Captain, aged 21-|- years in Lodge No. 2 to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason, it appearing 24 369 1730— ifreemasonriP in ipenne^lvania — X907 that lie is about to leave the State and cannot wait the usual delays required by the Bye-Laws of the Lodge, if the same should meet the approbation of the Lodge. July 21, i(5:Z(}.— Adjourned Lodge. 7 p. m Pres- ent 22 members & 7 visitors Brothers Evan Davis and Joseph E. Collins were severally examined in open Lodge on the first degree of Masonry and were found duly qualified to be passed to the degree of a fellow craft. July 25, i(Si(9.— Adjourned Lodge. 2 p. m Pres- ent 22 members & 2 visitors A Master Masons Lodge was opened in Ample Form. The minutes of the last meeting were read. The Lodge finished the Examination of the witnesses in the case of Eeisch and Bringhurst. August 13, i8:Z6>.— Stated Night. Present 21 mem- bers & 8 visitors. The Grand Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Pa (accompanied with a Plan of the New Hall of the Grand Lodge) was received and read August 18, i (Si ^.—Adjourned Lodge. Present 9 members «& 2 visitors September 10, JSiO.— Special Lodge. 5pm Pres- ent 8 members & 4 visitors Dispensation to E. P. & R. John McCloud. September 10, iSi^.— Stated Night. 7. p m Pres- ent 30 members & 21 visitors, Grand Visitation— 370 Itbe ipennsi^lvanta ifreemason'e Hall R. W. Jas. Milnor, G. M,-R. W. Peter Le Barbier Duplessis, D. G. M.-R. W. Richard Tybout, S. G. W,-R. W. Joseph Burden, G. G. W. R. W,-Geo. A. Baker Gr'd Sect'y,-R. W. Samuel F. Bradford, Gr'd Treas.— R. W. Tho^ Hennessy, D. G. Sect'y.— Thos. Elliott, J. Gr'd. D. & John Phillips Gr'd Pursuivant. Brothers Evan Davis and Joseph E. Collins were severally examined in open Lodge on the first degree of Masonry and were found duly qualified to be passed to the degree of a fellow craft. A Master Masons Lodge was opened in Ample Form. The Minutes of the last Meeting were read. The Lodge finished the Examination of the witnesses in the case of Reisch and Bringhurst. During the year 5809 the following Lodges were constituted viz: Lodge N°. 113, at Pittsburgh, "Solo- mon's Lodge" N°. 114 held at Philadelphia. "On the 15'\ September, 1806, the R. W. Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania adopted the following resolu- tion respecting the pretended Grand Lodge of Dela- ware to wit: 'Resolved that this R. W. Grand Lodge cannot recognise the pretended Grand Lodge of the State of Delaware, nor any other Grand Lodge until the Brethren have formed themselves in that regular manner pointed out by the antient Constitutions and agreeably to the known usages of Masonry;' in con- sequence of which resolution none of the members 371 1730— Jfreemasonr^ in ipenne^lvanta— 1907 of the said pretended Grand Lodge of Delaware, or of any of its pretended subordinate Lodges, can be admitted into this R. W. Grand Lodge, or into any of the Lodges under its jurisdiction. This Grand Lodge knows of but one regular and Lawful Lodge in the State of Delaware, which is Lodge N°. 5, held at Cantwell's bridge under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge." On Motion Resolved that the Secretary be directed to notify each of the Conunittee appointed on the Bye-Laws of the anxious wish of the Lodge that they report at the next Stated meeting. The Worshipful Master and Officers of the Lodge left their stations and the R. W. Grand Master and Grand Officers assumed them. The R. W. Grand Master implored a Divine Benediction upon the Labours of the Lodge, after which the R. W. Deputy Grand Secretary made the following Report on the Minutes of the Lodge. "To James Milnor Esquire, Right Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in and for the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania and Masonic Jurisdiction thereunto belonging. "The Deputy Grand Secretary to whom the Book of Transactions of Lodge N°. 2 since the last Grand visitation was referred for Inspection by the Right Worshipful the Grand Secretary. 372 Ebe ipenn0)?lvanta jfreemason'e Hall '^Kespectfully reports ''That he has attended to that duty and finds that the members present at the Stated meetings of said Lodge have been generally from 14 to 23 with a number of visitors. "That there have been 26 Initiations in said Lodge since the last Grand Visitation and some brethren admitted as members thereof. ''That the minutes of the 13'^ FeV. 1809 State that a Committee was appointed to inquire into the charge made by a B"" Eeisch against a B"" Bringhurst, which charge does not appear to have been read in open Lodge or what was the nature of said charge, your Deputy Grand Secretary respectfully conceives that as the Book of Constitution furnishes ample informa- tion on that subject the instructions therein given should be strictly adhered to. "That the minutes of the 9"^ October 1809 state that B"" Irwin having been examined and found worthy "he was duly prepared and passed, &c." which prepa- ration it is respectfully conceived is improper to be inserted in the minutes of a Lodge & a similar En-or has crept in the minutes of the IS'*". November 1809 relate to the passing of B'' Burrough. "That so far as can be judged from the minutes it appears that all the labours of said Lodge N°. 2, Except as above have been conducted with great regularity and perfectly consistent with the Land- 373 1730 — Jfreemaeonri? in ipennsi^lvama— 1907 marks of the Craft, all which is respectfully submitted to the consideration of your Worship "Thomas Hennessy, Dep. Grand Sec".'' ''Philad^ 10^ September 1810." The R., W. Gr. M. again implored a divine benedic- tion upon the labours of the Lodge after which the G-rand Officers left their stations and the officers of the Lodge resumed them ''Resolved that the sum of $250. be granted to this Lodge to the Grd Lodge of Pa to aid them in com- pleting the New Masonic Hall" September 15, i(Si(?.— Adjourned Lodge. Present 15 members & 2 visitors Communication from Grd Lodge relative to New Hall October 8, iSiO.— Stated Lodge. Present 26 mem- bers & 7 visitors Visitors : — Joseph Burrows, 58 Belfast J. Eush $1. — Ireland M. Cloud .50 Anthony Yelrick, 31 London Sausman .50 A. Uz 72 Phila. 2700 R. Milnor 51 do E. A. Lodge opened and minutes approved. W. M. appointed Wm Hamilton S. D. in the place of Thomas Irwin resigned & James Cutbush J. D. in the place of Wm Hamilton promoted. Brother Alexander Knight was Examined in open Lodge on the Fellow Crafts degree and found worthy to be raised. 374 ^be ipenne^lvanta jfreemason'e Mall The Committee on the Petition of Cap*. Adam Dickey for Charity reported that they had relieved him with the sum of Ten Dollars. The Master Mason's Lodge closed and an Entered Apprentice's Lodge opened. The following Bills were presented and ordered to be paid: Tyler's Bill $15.27; E. T. Weaver's for making Jewel for the Master of Cere- mony and repairing the Jewels of the officers, $14; and Lefevre & Gravilles' Bill for making a Sword $18. November 12, i8i(?.— Stated Meeting. Present 26 members & 30 visitors. Visitors : — Moses Niel, formerly N°. 2 J. Fullen N". 67 Thomas Irwin do H. Sausmau 19 John Rebosis, Tirniti N°. 10 J. L. Baker 91 Augiistin Ghio Abrams Lodge, E. T. Weaver 50 No. 15 N. York. G. W. Bartram 91 John Dunman, Salem D. Bartling 72 Lodge, N". 19. Lake 19 Matthew Clufe, Norfolk, J. Stuart 67 Virginia M. Heartley 67 Joseph H. Stretch, 18 R. Tice 2 Mount Holly New York Charles F. Lot, do S. P. Watkins 91 Zachariah Rossel N°. 18 Hoops 19 Social Lodge, Augusta, Conner. Georgia. Hunt. Petitions for initiation were received this evening. The Committee on the Petition of Bohan Martin reported favorably of him he was ballotted for and rejected. 375 X730 — Ifreemasonr^ in Pennsylvania — X907 The sum of 20 Dollars was granted for Charity. The Lodge adjourned, to meet on Saturday even- ing next the 17th at 6 Oclock. November 17, ianta ifreemason's Mall *il ?3 w ►^ w o o > w a> H O 'Z •^ ^ w Vi W n O "13 o H ^ O > ?3 iz; t— 1 o tz: O Q o o O w H a PI o PI H O » 8 I I O 2: r 2: pi PI > > o o w H W o > § CO l-« X f/1 H ?3 ^ > ;a W a r ■fl t-* 11 C/J c 5« P> 7} W > t- a V W > t/i en P 395 1730— Jfreemasonr^ in ipenns^lvanta — 1907 Truth and science acknowledged him their own; Each in its sphere a constellation shone; Reader, attend and emulate his plan; Be what he was — a strictly honestly man. The Committee appointed 15*''. June to relieve M'■^ Eachael Michaels reported that they found her worthy & paid her the ten Dollars gi'anted her. The Committee appointed 15^^ June to relieve B"" Bob*. Fry reported they considered him deserving & in distress & paid him the five Dollars granted. The Committee apj)ointed IS'*" June to relieve B^ N. Burroughs reported that they found him in distress and granted him the Twenty Dollars granted. The Committee appointed 15*" June to relieve B^ Westheim reported that "under present circumstances they do not feel justifiable in granting him the money placed in their hands" and returned the five Dollars to the Lodge. A bill was presented from John Mein amounting to Six Dollars for gilding & Japanning two Columns which was ordered to be paid, A bill was presented for painting Ten Aprons amounting to Twenty Dollars which was ordered to be paid John Busman being in waiting was introduced & agreeably to ancient form initiated in the first degree of Masonry, returned thanks, rec'd a Lecture & paid his initiation fee of Thirtyfive Dollars. On motion made & seconded, resolved that the 396 ^be Pennsylvania jfreemason'e Mall thanks of the Lodge be granted to the Committee appointed to prepare a Dinner on St. John's Day last. Eesolved that the thanks of this Lodge be given to the R. W. Grand Master for his acquiescence in granting a license or dispensation for burying the body of our much respected Brother John Phillips, Past Master of this Lodge, in Masonick form. Resolved that the warmest thanks of this Lodge be presented to our worthy and respected Brother the Rev*^. George Richards for his prompt compliance with the requisition of the Worshipfull Master of this Lodge in assisting in the solemn rites of Masonick funeral service and for the present of his edition of Preston's Masonry. Resolved that our thanks be given to Brother Grand Secretary for his attention & presence at the funeral of our worthy Brother. Resolved that the thanks of this Lodge be given to Brother Elliott for his polite attention in loaning the Wands of his Lodge for the funeral procession. The above resolutions were severally put & car- ried unanimously. Brothers John Busman & "Wm Bevan, Initiated CHAPTER XXI. The New Masonic Haul., Chestnut Steeet, 1811-1819. HE second cycle of the Masonic year of light 5811 was ushered in by the grand celebration incident to the dedication of the new Masonic Hall on Chestnut Street, which had been erected by the Brethren of the Grand and Subordi- nate Lodges of Philadelphia. The want of convenient room in the hall in Filbert Street led to consultations as to the proper site for a more extensive structure. A lot which was sug- gested by many was situated on the north side of Chestnut Street, between Seventh and Eighth. It was of good size, and had been used occasionally for public purposes. The result of the inquiries made upon the subject was that the Grand Lodge determined to secure the Chestnut Street lot. Preparations were immediately made for the erection of the building. Brother William Strickland was selected as the architect, and 398 ■>PVRIGHT, 1908. PLACE OF MEETING OF THE GRAND LODGE OF PENNSYLVANIA, MASONIC HALL, 1811-1819. DESTROYED BY FIRE, MARCH gth, 1819, CHESTNUT STREET, BETWEEN SEVENTH AND EIGHTH, NORTH SIDE, PHILADELPHIA. Jl\)C ipcnnsi^lvania jfreemason's Hall Brother Jolm Darragh was nominated as master builder. The Gothic order of architecture was fol- lowed in the plan of the edifice. The building as pro- posed measured in front 82 feet, and in depth 69 feet. The lot is 101 feet 7 inches front on Chestnut Street, by 178 feet in depth to Lodge Alley. The edifice was to be placed back at. a distance of 50 feet from a dwarf wall, which, with railings and gateways, came out to the line of Chestnut Street. The distance at which the building stood from the street was calculated to give effect to the view. The brick work in front was to be supported by buttresses of parti-colored marble, enriched with niches for statues, capped by triangular pinnacles, connected together by an embattled parapet capped with marble. The center doorway and grand window, between the buttresses, was rough-cast, whilst the brick work of the wings was plain. A wooden steeple, 180 feet high from the ground, rose from the center of the roof. On November 21, 1808, the Grand Lodge adopted this design. Preparations for the work were forth- with made, and on the morning of April 17, 1809, at eight o'clock, the corner-stone of the new hall was laid, in due Masonic form, by the Grand Officers,^ ^ The Grand officers and officials who participated in the laying of the corner-stone were the following : James Mihior, Esq., was an attorney at law, and lived in Chestnut Street, first house below Sixth, north side. He afterwards studied divinity, was admitted to holy orders, and was known as the Eev. 399 1730— ifreemasonr)? in ipenn0)?lvama— 1907 there being no public procession at that time. Messrs. George A. Baker, Peter Le Barbier Du Plessis, Dr. Milnor, rector of St. George's Church, Beekman Street, New York. Peter Le Barbier Du Plessis was a conveyancer and sworn inter- preter, who resided at 53 Walnut Street. Thomas Passmore was a tinsmith, who lived at 172 Market Street. He afterwards became a celebrated auctioneer. Richard Tybout was a hatter, living at 53 Chestnut Street. George A. Baker, the Secretary of the Grand Lodge was a con- veyancer at 23 Cherry Street, but well known afterwards at the northeast corner of Fourth and Cherry Streets. He was the City Treasurer for some years. Robert Poalk was an auctioneer, residing at No. 43 North Fourth Street. This gentleman was known to every grocer in Philadelphia. John Darragh, the master builder, lived at 33 North Fifth Street, afterwards in Pine Street, above Fifth. John Griffith, the gentleman who presented the corner-stone, was a stone-cutter, 395 Market Street, between Tenth and Eleventh Streets, north side. William Stricldand, architect, lived at No. 262 Arch Street. At that time he was but little known. He studied under Benjamin H. Latrobe. His first important architectural work was the old Masonic Hall, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The style was Gothic. His next important work was the United States bank, modelled after the Parthenon at Athens, and finished in August, 1824. He now took his place as one of the chief architects of the country, and as such built the new Chestnut Sti'eet Theatre, the Arch Street Theatre, United States custom-house, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, the Merchants' exchange. United States Mints, and the United States naval asylum, all in Philadelphia. Mr. Strickland was one of the first architects and engineers that turned his atten- tion to the construction of railroads, and he went to Europe to study the system. On his return he built the Delaware breakwater for the United States government. His last work was the state-house at Nashville, Tenn., and he died while engaged in superintending its construction. By a vote of the legislatuj^e of the state his remains were placed in a crj^pt in that edifice. 400 ^be 1Rew fiDaeonic iball, Cbeetnut Street ^ .|^|-||^§||||«||2||^ I- CO ^ cc pi. 26 401 1730— jfreemasonr^ in Pennsylvania— 1907 Richard Tybout and Thomas Passmore were ap- pointed the building committee. The corner-stone was laid at the northeast comer of the building. It was of plain marble, without a cavity. Its dimensions were four feet two inches in length, and two feet in breadth. The stone was pre- sented and the inscription cut by John Grifl&th.^ [See opposite page.] Monday the 24*'' June, 1811, being the Anniversary of S*. John the Baptist the Brethren provided with Tickets of Ad- mission into the Procession assembled at the Old College Hall in Fourth Street, near Arch Street, at 8 o'clock in the Morn- ing where the Procession was formed by Lodges, according to Juniority and proceeding from thence at 10 o'clock along the East side of Fourth Street to the South side of Market Street, along the South side of Market Street to the East side of Eighth Street, along the East side of Eighth Street to the South side of Arch Street, along the South side of Arch Street to the East side of Sixth Street, along the East side of Sixth Street to the South side of Race Street and along the South side of Race Street to S*. John's Church, in the following Order to wit : Two Trumpets. Tyler with drawn Sword. Industry Lodge N°. 131, in the following Order, Viz : Masters of Ceremonies with drawn Swords. Enter 'd Apprentices, Two and Two. Fellow Crafts, Two and Two. Master Masons, Two and Two. Tliis stone is now in the Museum of the Grand Lodge Library. 402 o 3D O 2 > n 2 H m 30 o > JU n m O) CO H H Tl m m () H I 00 7 m r- fO O § m rn < X > H 2 I CD m O t- 33 o T > ^be 1Rew fiDaeonic Iball, Cbeetnut Street Past Masters, Two and Two. Deacons with their Wands, Blue Tipt with White. Secretary and Treasurer. Wardens of the Lodge, bearing their Columns. Master of the Lodge, carrying his Mallet. On the Flank of the Lodge, One of the Members of the Lodge acting as Marshal of his own Lodge in the Proces- sion and bearing a Blue Wand Tipt with Silver. Phoenix Lodge, N°. 130; Temple Lodge, N°. 128; Philan- thropy Lodge, N°. 127 ; Eising Star Lodge, N°. 126 ; Her- man 's Lodge, N". 125; Union Lodge, N°. 121; S^ John's Lodge, N°. 115; Solomon's Lodge, N°. 114; Columbia Lodge, N°. 91 ; Lodge Amenite, N°. 73, all in the same order, as above. A Military Band of Music. Philadelphia Lodge, N°. 72 ; Orange Lodge N°. 71 ; Concordia Lodge, N". 67 ; Washington Lodge, N°. 59 ; Harmony Lodge N°. 52 ; Lodges N°^ 51, 19, 9, 3, 2. Brethren not united by Membership to any Lodge, and also Brethren, Members of Lodges under other Jurisdictions, Two and Two. A Band of Military Music. Grand Lodge in the following Order, Viz : Grand Tyler with drawn Sword. Members of the New Hall, (or Building,) Committee, (those Members of said Committee who are not Grand Officers, the Grand Officers filling their proper places as such,) Two and Two, carrying the Key of the New Hall.^ Banner of Free Mason's Arms borne by a Past Master. Twelve Past Masters, Two and Two, bearing White Wauds. Architect carrying the Square, Level and Plumb Rule, with the Book of Architecture. 403 1730— Jfreemasonr)? in penne^lvanta — 1907 Those Trustees of the Masonic Loan who are not Grand Officers, Two and Two. Four Past Masters carrying the Lodge covered with White Satin. Two Past Masters carrying Golden Pitchers containing Oil and Wine. A Past Master carrying a Golden Cornu-Copiae, containing Corn. The Third Light borne by a Past Master. Past Grand Wardens. The Second Light borne by a Past Master. Past Deputy Grand Masters. The First Light borne by a Past Master. Past Grand Masters. A Past Master carrying the Holy Bible, Square and Com- passes on a Crimson Velvet Cushion, supported by Two Past Masters. Grand Chaplains. Deputy Grand Secretary carrying the Book of Minutes. Grand Secretary carrying the Book of Constitution and Grand Treasurer carrying his Staff. Grand Wardens bearing their Columns. Grand Officers and Officers of the Grand Lodges of New ^ The entire cost of the New Hall and lot is as follows, to wit : Purchase money paid William Wain, in extinguishment of ground rent of the lot $14,166.67 Cost of the building and all its appurtenance 67,850.67^ Cost of Furniture, etc., for the Hall, and all other ex- penses 4,962.78 $86,980.12^ Add thereto the cost of a perpetual insurance effected on the Hall in September, 1813, in the sum of $20,000. 860.00 Total cost, including insurance $87,840.12 J 404 ^be mew fiDasonic iball, Cbeetnut Street Jersey and Maryland, Two and Two. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Sword Bearer, carrying the Sword of State, and a Past Master carrying the Golden Mallet. Grand Master. Two Grand Deacons with Wands, Silvered and Tipt with Gold. Grand Pursuivant with drawn Sword. Two Grand Marshals, on Grey Horses, on the Flanks of the Procession, superintended the Marshals of the Subordinate Lodges and the whole Line of the Procession carrying Blue Truncheons Tipt with Gold. The Distance between the Files in the Procession was 6 Feet. The Front of the Procession having arrived at the Church, the Brethren Halted, faced inwards and opened their Ranks. The R. W. Grand Lodge, with the R. W. Grand Master at their Head, moved forward through the Ranks, the Brethren uncovered as the Grand Lodge passed them, closed their Ranks from the rear and followed the Grand Lodge into the Church, where an Oration, adapted to the occasion, w^as de- livered by the R. W. Grand Master, accompanied wdth pray- ers. Thanksgiving and Solemn Music in the following Order, to wit: On the entrance of the Procession, Voluntary on the Organ, by Brother Robert Taylor. Grand Chorus. Written by Brother John Nisbet, P. M. of Lodge N°. 126, composed by Brother Robert Taylor. Sung by the Choir. Raise, raise the Choral strain, To Hail the Noble train, Of Masons bright, 405 1730— lfreema0onr^ in ipenns^lvania — 1907 Lo ! where the social band ! Honour'd with high command, Still fii'm in Wisdom stand, Hail Chiefs of Light ! Prayer. By the Reverend Brotlier George Richards, Grand Chaplain. Masonic Hymn. Composed by Brother Robert Taylor. Sung by the Choir. Supreme Grand Master! most sublime! High Thron'd in Glory's radiant clime; Behold thy Sons, on Bended Knee, Conven'd, God ! to Worship Thee ! And as 'tis Thine, with open Ear, The suppliant Voice of Praj^er to hear. Grant thou, Lord! this One request. Let Masons be, in blessing, blest. give the Craft, from Pole to Pole, The feeling Heart, the pitying Soul, The gen'rous Breast, the lib'ral Hand, Compassion's Balm, and Mercy's band. With Charity that pours around, The Wine and Oil, on IVIis'i-y's wound; And heals the Widow's, Orphan's Heart, Deep pierc'd hj Sorrow's Venom'd Dart. Then to thy Throne, the Craft shall raise One Deathless song of grateful praise; And Masons, Men, in Chorus join, To Hymn the pow'r of Love Divine. 406 ORATION ON MASONRY, DELIVBKEI} AT ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AT TUB KKt^VZST OF THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF PENNSTLVANU, OJV ST. JOHJ^'S JDAT, JUJ^E 24, 1811, BY JAMES MILNOB, ESQUIRE, GRAND MASTER, TO 'WHJCS li PREriXEB AN ACCOVNT OF THE PROCESSION, AND 0? THE CEREMONIE ATTENDING THE CONSECRATION A_ND DEDICATION OF THE NEW MASONIC HALU ORIGINAL IN GRAND LODGE LIBRARY, MASONIC TEMPLE, PHILADELPHIA. Zlbe IRew noaeontc Iball, Chestnut Street That Love supreme, thy Love, God ! Which Heav'n itself shall pour abroad; Till Light, Life, Peace, adorn the Vale, And Angels, Men, pronounce all Hail! Oration on Masonry. By Brother James Milnor, Esq''., R. W. Grand Master. Masonic Hymn. Written by Brother Joseph Clay, P. M. of Lodge N°. 3, com- posed by Brother Carr, Sung by Brother Nisbet. Chorus by the Choir. Before revolving Years began. The whole Creation's glorious plan. Almighty Wisdom laid; But, till the appointed Time should pass, A Void, deformed Chaotic Mass, The Universe was made. Nor yet had Dawn'd the sacred light. But o'er the World, primeval Night, Held undivided sway: " Let there be Light " the Almighty spoke, As the First beam through Chaos broke. He bless'd the Heavenly ray. Then starting from Confusion's bed. Young Order heav'd his beauteous Head, And the First Day — Spring Hail'd: 'Twas then the Rosy Hours were bom, That, blushing, led the Orient Mom, And Nature's Face unveil'd. Then, First, the teeming Earth appear'd; Then, First, the Heavenly Vault was rear'd, And fill'd with Gloiy's blaze; 407 1730— ifreemasonri? in ipenna^lvanta — 1907 On Higli the Ruling Lights were hung, While Angel to Archangel sung, Th' Ahnighty Master's praise. His Wisdom saw that all was good; Beauty with Strength united stood. In Harmony eombin'd. The gloomy reign of Night was o'er, Hoarse Discord's Voice was heard no more, Disorder stood confin'd. 'Twas thus, the Human race remain'd In hopeless Bonds, by Passion Chain'd, To Ig-norance and Guilt; Till, after many a rolling age. When the Wise King, and Tyrian Sage, The Holy Temple Built. Then intellectual darkness ceas'd. Majestic, in the kindling East, The Sun of Masons shone. Thence to the West the Light he shed, To us the bright effulgence spread. To Masons only known. Thou, who did'st into being call, Yon rolling Orbs, this Earthly Ball, Thou bad'st Thy Light to shine For This — for All thy Mercies, Lord! But Chiefly for Thy Holy Word, Eternal praise be Thine. Prayer. By the Reverend Brother Doctor William Eogers, Grand Chaplain. 133^^ Psalm, By the Choir. 1. Lo, what an entertaining sight Are Brethren that Agree; 408 ^be 1Rew riDasonic IbaU, Chestnut Street Brethren, whose cheerful Hearts unite In Bands of piety! 2. 'Tis like the Oil, Divinely sweet. On Aaron's rev'rend Head; The trickling drops perfiim'd his Feet, And o'er his garments spread. 3. 'Tis pleasant as the Morning Dews That fall on Zion's Hill, Where God His mildest glory shews. And makes His grace distil. Benediction. By the Eeverend Brother Doctor Rogers. The Society were Honoured with the attendance at the Church of the Honourable Judges of the several Courts, the Attorney General of the State, the Mayor, Recorder, and Alderman of the City, the Reverend Clergy of various denom- inations, and the Directors of the Academy of Fine Arts, to- gether with many other respectable Characters, and a brilliant assemblage of Ladies. After the services were concluded, the Procession was again taken up in the same Order and proceeded from the Church along the South side of Race to Fourth Street, along the East side of Fourth to Arch Street, along the South side of Arch to Third Street, along the East side of Third to Chestnut Street, and along the South side of Chestnut Street to the New Hall. The Front of the Procession having arrived at the New Hall, the Brethren halted, faced inwards and opened their ranks as before. The Members of the New Hall, (or building,) Com- mittee, carrying the Key, moved on to the Front Door of the New Hall, unlocked and opened the same on the approach of 409 1730— ifreemasonri^ in pennsi^lvanta — 1907 the R. W. Grand Master. The R. W. Grand Master, preceded by the Grand Banner bearer, Grand Pursuivant, and Grand Deacons, followed in the First place by the Grand Lodge, in the Second place by all the Masters of the Lodges, (who left their Lodges as the Grand Lodge passed by them and fell in immediatelj^ after the Grand Lodge according to Seniority), and the Third place by the remainder of the procession, clos- ing from the rear, thereupon entered the New Hall in Ancient and Solemn Form. On the Grand Masters reaching Solomon's Chair, the Officers and Members took their Seats. The Lodge was then placed in the Centre of the Hall, and the Three Lights with the Golden Cornu-copiae and Pitchers, containing Corn, Wine and Oil, were placed thereon. The Bible, Square and Com- passes on a Crimson Velvet Cushion were placed on the Grand Master's Pedestal, and the Grand Lodge was Tyled. Thirty One Lodges being represented the Lodge was un- covered and Grand Lodge opened in Ample Form, when an impressive prayer was offered up by the Rev^. Brother Wil- liam Rogers, D. D., One of the Grand Chaplains. The Grand Secretary intimated to the R. W. Grand Master, the Architect's desire to return the implements entrusted to his care in the erecting of the Hall. Whereupon, Brother Darragh, the Architect, addressed the Grand Master, who ex- pressed his high satisfaction at the completion of the Hall, and commanded the Grand Wardens to receive back the Im- plements, which was complied with, and they were laid on the Lodge. The Grand Secretary then informed the Grand Master that it was the desire of the Brethren to have the Hall Dedicated to The Grand Architect of the Universe and to Masonry. The Grand Master thereupon commanded his Grand Officers, and 410 ^be mew fiDaeonic iball, Chestnut Street requested the favour of the R. W. Grand Masters of the R. W. Grand Lodges of New Jersey and Maryland, and of his Venerable predecessors, the R. W. Past Grand Masters of Pennsylvania, to assist in that Solemn Ceremony. A Dedication Prayer was then offered up by the Reverend Brother George Richards, D. D., One of the Grand Chaplains. The Grand Officers then made a Procession round the Lodge Three different Times, at the end of which the Grand Master, strewing Corn over the Lodge, declared in Solemn Form the Hall Dedicated To The Grand Architect of The Universe and to Masonry, which being proclaimed by the Grand Secretary, the Grand Honours were given. The Grand Officers again made a Procession round the Lodge Three different Times, at the End of which the Grand Master pouring Wine over the Lodge, declared in Solemn Form the Hall Dedicated To Virtue and Science, which being proclaimed by the Grand Secretary, the Grand Honours were given as before. The Grand Officers again made a Procession round the Lodge Three different Times, at the end of which the Grand Master pouring Oil on the Lodge in Solemn Form, declared the Hall Dedicated to Universal Charity and Benevolence, which being proclaimed by the Grand Secretary, the Grand Honours were given as before. A Consecration Prayer was then offered up by the Reverend Brother Richards, Grand Chaplain, and the Grand Master returning to Solomon's Chair. The Thanks of the R. W. Grand Lodge were presented to the R. W. Grand Master for the elegant and Appropriate Oration by him this Day delivered in S^ John's Church be- fore this Grand Lodge, and he was respectfully requested to furnish a Copy thereof for publication.* * Copy ia Grand Lodge Library. 411 X730— ffreemasonr)? in ipenns^lvania— 1907 On Motion made and Seconded, Resolved Also, That the Thanks of the R. W. Grand Lodge be presented to " The Trustees of S^ John's Lutheran Church" for the use of their Church obligingly granted on the Occasion of the Masonic Procession, and the delivery of the Masonic Oration before this Grand Lodge on this Day, Grand Lodge closed in Harmony at 4 o'clock, p. m., and the Brethern repaired to the various places of refreshment previously arranged. Masonic Banquet. The Grand Lodge with the Grand Officers of New Jersey and Maryland, a Number of other respectable Visitors and Brethren, about 200 in Number, sat down at 5 o'clock in the Afternoon of S'. John's Day, 24"' June, 1811, to a Banquet provided in the New Hall, when the following Toasts were drank with the accustomed Honours, Viz : 1. The Day. — The Proudest in the Annals of our Lodge. — May it prove the most propitious on the Tablets of Charity. 2. Our New Hall. — While social Harmony reigns in its Courts, its secret recesses shall prove a Sanctuary for Brothers, and a " a Lodge for the Virtues. ' ' 3. The Memory of Brother General George Washington. — May the gratitude of Masons display itself in Deeds, and rouse the slumbering sensibility of the Nation. 4. The Grand Lodges of the United States. — Wisdom to their deliberations. Strength to their Measures, and Moral Beauty to their Conduct. 5. Our Country. — Devotion to its Interests : One of the proud- est traits in the Masonic Character. 412 JLl)c mew fiOasontc Iball, Chestnut Street 6. Our Fair Sisters. — Their Happiness the principal object of our Institution. — In excluding Beauty from the Tem- ple of Wisdom we distrust ourselves rather than them. 7. The Academy of Fine Arts and the Society of Artists. — They have sown "good Seed in good Ground:" May they be remunerated by an abundant Harvest. 8. The Clergy of the United States. — Guardians of the First great Light of Masonry, they display its influence by lives spent in Acts of Piety and Devotion. 9. The Mystic Signal. — The Last Appeal; never be it given without effect! At Half past 8 o'clock in the Evening the Company sepa- rated in the utmost Harmony and good Order. The Solemn and impressive solemnities of the Day were not interrupted by any unpleasant occurrences. As large a con- course of spectators as were ever Assembled on a public Occa- sion, conducted themselves with the greatest propriety and De- corum, and the display made by the Craft in the Procession, (about 750 in Number,) far excelled in Beauty and Order any former exhibition of a similar kind. July 20, iSii.— Adjourned Meeting. Present 13 members & 8 visitors Br J. Busmas, Passed. "Br Joshua Fletcher, formerly a member of this Lodge presented the Lodge with a Bible, on which it was unanimously Eesolved that the thanks of the Lodge be presented to him." "A letter directed to Br James Cutbush W. M. from the Rev^ Br George Richards inviting the mem- bers of Lodge No 2 to attend a 'funeral Sermon' to be preached on Sunday 21 Inst, at the Universalist 413 1730— ifreemaeonr^ tn pcnnsiPlvanta — 1907 Church in the fore-noon, in memory of Br John Phillips was read and the members agreed to attend." August 12, i<91J.— Stated Meeting. Present 29 members & 21 visitors Br Wm Bevens, Iniatiated A Letter of which the following is a Copy was rec 'd from Brother Charles J. Brooke, viz*. Worshipfuij Master, Wardens & Brethren of Lodge N°. 2, Brethren: The difference formerly existing between W™. Meguire & myself having been amicably & satisfactorily settled, I take the Liberty of soliciting your W. Lodge to stop all further proceedings in said difference against all parties whatsoever that may have been considered as concerned by your W. Lodge. With sentiments of respect & esteem I am, Brethren, yours in Unity signed Charles J. Brooke Aug. 1, 1811 P. S. — As there is an impression on some of the minds of the Brethren that there was improper persuasion used, by my recommenders, to induce me to become a Mason, I beg leave to state that it was not the case, and that it was of "my own free will and accord" that I was initiated. (signed) C. J. B. On motion made & seconded, Resolved that the above letter from B'". Charles J. Brooke be considered a sufficient cause why the Brethren concerned be not expelled. It having been stated that the widow of our late 414 ^hc mew noasontc Iball, Chestnut Street Worshipful Master B"" Norman Burroughs was in dis- tressed circumstances, it was resolved that a Com- mittee be appointed to enquire into her situation & fifty Dollars placed in their hands for her relief if said committee thought necessary. Whereupon B". Cluly, Shelmardine & Hamilton were appointed. Br Bazile Perroteau, Passed to the Chair August 15, :Z5ii.— Special Lodge. Present 6 mem- bers. Br Simon Maley, Entered Passed Eaised by Dis- pensation August 28, iSli.— Extra Meeting. Present 8 members & 4 visitors Br Wm Bevens, Passed & Raised. September 9, iSii.— Stated Meeting. Present 32 members & 62 visitors B^ Visitors- - Fletcher late N°. 2 B' " Heanny N°. 91 W. McColin 127 W™. Bache 127 D. Simpson 127 Littleboy 3 J. L. Baker 91 W. J. Crean 3 Sykes 72 Mayney 125 H. Baker, St. Mary's, Scot^^. Cha^ J. Tniehole 3 Keiseh 125 Wilford 91 Carter 127 Gamble 91 Clay 51 ■ Manning 91 Stinger 72 Crocket 52 A. C. Ireland 131 J. P. Roberts 115 J. Warner 91 Wager 51 Dunham 22 N. J. W. J. Baker 121 J. A. Rohn 72 J. MeAlpin 51 Elisha Smith 131 S. P. Watkins 91 J. C. Richardson 126 Frazer 51 415 1730— Ifreemasonr? in ipcnns^lvanta — 1907 B"-. Saltenstal 91 B"- W. Bozorth 71 Holloway 3 A. Bozorth 71 Howard 73 Randal 131 Lorain 72 O'NeiU 6 N.Y. Helmbold 127 Evans Cl Wythe 3 Deburr (( J. Shaw 131 W. A. Shaw 91 ''Visitation of Grand Officers. The R. W. G. M. James Milnor, accompanied by the R. W. Peter Le Barbier Duplesses, Deputy G. M. The R. W. Richard Tybout, S. G. W. The R. W. Joseph Purden, J. G. W. The R. W. George A. Baker, G. Secty. The R. W. Samuel F. Bradford, G. Treas^ The R. W. Thomas Hennesy, deputy G. Secty, the R. W. & Rev^ George Richards, G. C. Thomas Elliott, S. D. & Enticken, G. P. The Right Worshipfull Grand Master, ordered that the R. W. Dep''. Grand Secretary's report should be on the minutes of this Lodge, he then delivered an elegant & appropriate address to the Brethren, after which the Worshipfull Master on behalf of the Lodge returned thanks to the R. W. Grand Master & his officers for the honour conferred on the Lodge by this annual visitation & the R. W. Grand Master's elegant address, the officers of the Lodge resumed their stations. The Rev"^. B"" Richards delivered a Lecture on the first degree of Masonry. The sum of 5 Dollars was granted for Charity. Saturday, September 21, iSii.— Adjourned Meet- ing. Present 5 members & 3 visitors 416 ^be mcvv fiDasonic iball, Chestnut Street Br. Binder, Entered, & Br Busman, Raised October 3, i