1831
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening (Crossed out Dec) (in Pencil January 12 th) 5831
Present. John Waydell WM
Enoch C Chapman SW
John W Barney JW
Wm. G Henshaw Tyler and a number of Brethren duly Assembled Entd. A Lodge was opened in form minutes of the meetings on the 22nd & 27 december was read & approved. a letter from Br. Jo. P Buxton was read, wherein he wishes to withdraw from this Lodge . on motion that his dues re remitted and he be permitted to withdraw. On motion resolved that this Lodge present to WPM Moore a piece of Plate, or jewel, or any thing, he may make choice, (to the value of Thirty Dollars) WPM Harding Arnold & Chapman be a committee to procure the Same. WM Waydell proposed for Initiation in this Lodge Mr. Jesse West profession Cooper on motion that his name be entered on the minutes & handed to the Standing Committee for Investigation. Br. Elisha Sawyer dues being paid up Regularly withdrew his member from this Lodge the Rt W P Scety Reccomended to this Lodge to appoint a Visiting Committee to visit the Different Lodges of this city. On motion resolved that a committee of five be appointed to fufill that duty. On motion Brs. Waydell Arnold Haring Hemingway & Chapman be that Committee. On motion that Br. Willson chaplain of this Lodge, be added to that Committee. A communication from Washington Lodge Cont. the names of a number of Suspended members was read, ordered to be filed. (crossed out no other business) nothing futher offering the Lodge closed.
Recd. P Rollins dues $3
J Weast prol. Fee br Br. Waydell $2 James F Harding
Btate (?) amtd. $5
The Standing Committee of Mariners Lodge 385 Beg leave to state that they have examined the Secty and Treasurer’s books and have to report that on Sept. 22nd 1830 There was a Balance in the Treasury of Sixteen 65/100 Dollars that he has received from the Secretary since that time, Fifty Eight Dollars that he has paid out as for Vouchers Seventy two 52/100 Dollars. Leaving a balance at this time of Fifty One 95/100 Dollars in the Treasury that he has in due bill Seventy five Dollars, The Committee also report that there is in the Old Savings Bank to the credit of Br. Harding, two hundred Dollars with Intrest from Deposit. The committee also report that tha chairman of the Charity Committee had in his hands on 22d Sep 1830- seven 50/100 Dollars that he had paid out for charitable purposes Six dollars, leaving a balance of One 50/100 Dollars in Hand. All of which is respy. Submitted.
$10.45 in Treas. 22 sept 1830 James T Harding
58.00 recd fm Secty since George Arnold
74.45 whole amo
22.50 pd out as p voucher
51.95 ball.ce in treasury New York 17th January 3831
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening Jany. 26 5831
Present. John Waydell WM
Enoch C Chapman SWPT
John Redding JW
Wm G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in EA degree the minutes of the last meeting together with the report of the S Committee on the state of the funds was read and approved. The S committee reported favorably of Mr. West on motion that the report be received & he be balloted for the balls were unanimous in favor of his admission Mr. West being in waiting was brought forward duly prepared and received the degree of EA. WPM Br. Morton stated that the widow of our late Br. Oliver Barton to be in a distressed state on motion carried that she be referred to the C. Committee. The Committee appointed to procure a piece of plate reported that they had procured the same when our WPM Br. Arnold presented to WPM Moore one ? dozen of Teand Tablespoons valued at Thirty Dollars. The Visiting Committee having performed their tour of duty was discharged & a Committee of three appointed in their place to perform that duty till our next regular meeting committee consist of Br. Arnold Heally & Miller(?) On motion that the WM draws on the Treasurer for fifteen dollars in favor of CC was carried on motion. That a committee of 3 be appointed to ascertain what a room could be had for the ensuring year. WM appd. Br. Arnold Harding & Chapman to report at the next meeting. The following bills was passed for payment A Farrs for refreshments $8. 75/100 Stebbins & Hows (Thomas E. Stebbins & Howe New York Silversmiths) for spoons $30 W G Henshaw for tyling $17.50/100 received visiting comitte from Hiram Albion Phoenix Trinity and Permain illion Lodges. No other business the Lodge closed.
Collected Mr. West inian. Fee $18.00 James T Harding Secy.
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening Feb 9th 5831
Present. John Waydell WM
“ Jacob Moore Jr. SWPT
“ John Dudley JWPT
Wm G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in EA degree the minutes of the last meeting together with the report of the S Committee on the state of the funds was read and approved. EA lodge closed and FC opened. Br. West was brought forward and received the degree of F Craft. Lodge of FC closed that of MM opened. Br. West being brought forward was raised to the Sublime degree of a Master Mason. A petition for charity from the widow of Capt. Clement Cathell( was second in command to Privateer Captain Boyle during the War of 1812 , on the Comet Ship was sold to a syndicate in New York, and Cathell outraced a British ship from Wilmington NC to New York Harbor). On motion was referred to the C Committee. A petition for charity from the widow of Capt. Hed (?) Hilger was referred to the C. Committee. A petition from John Bank and Robert F. Jones was severally referred to Charity Committee. A bill for rent from the proprietors of Union Hall for 1st inst. for & 15 passed for payment. Received Committee(s) from the following Lodges Minerva Permain Llion Mechanic New Jerusalem Trinity King Mt. Tabor & Montgomery committee appointed to ascertain what a room could be hired, have conferred with the several proprietors of Lodge rooms and find that Fifty dollars is the lowest terms. On motion the report of Committee be referred back to committee with power to hire the room in Union Hall. The visiting having performed their tour of duty was discharged and a new committee appointed to consist of five vis. Br. Waydell West Barney Reeves Hemingway. A petition from P Stewart was referred to the CC. On motion Br. John T Davis be erased from our list of members no other business offering Lodge closed.
Received from M Reeves 3 dlls. James T Harding
Paid Tresaurer $26 in full
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening Feb 23 5831
Present. John Waydell WM
John Dudley SWPT
Enoch C Chapman
Wm G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren assembled. The Lodge was opened in EA degree the minutes of the last meeting together with the report of the S Committee on the state of the funds was read & approved. Br Harrison proposed Br. G. Ward he having been made by dispensation in this Lodge, motion made and seconded that his name be handed to the Standing Committee for investigation. Br. Moore stated that it was the wish of Br. Elisha Sawyer to resume his membership in this Lodge it was on motion that he be received on paying his dues from the time of his withdrawal. Br. Moore proposed for initiation Mr. John George accountant on motion that his name be handed to the SC for investigation. The visiting Committee aving performed their tour of duty was discharged & another appointed to consist of five viz; Br. Waydell West Harris or Chapman & Gowen. No other business the Lodge closed.
Recd. From Br. Peterson $3.50
M Petty 5.25
M Sylvester 6.00
Prepostion(sic) fee 2.00 for Br. Moore fr J George
$16.75
Pd GL dues to 27th December
385 $18.50/100 Int. fee $2.00
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening March 9th 5831
Present. John Waydell WM
Jacob Moore Jr. SW
Enoch C Chapman
Wm G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened the minutes of the last meeting was read and approved .The SC Committee favorably of Mr. John George for Initiation also for Br. G Ward for membership on motion they were balloted for and unanimously received Mr. George being in waiting was duly prepared and received the degree of EA. Br. Arnold was appointed to procure a ballot-box & balls for this Lodge. The Committee appointed to procure a room reported that they have hired the room in Union Hall for the ensuing year at Fifty Dollars. On motion the report be received and Committee discharged. On motion that Br. Jno. F Davis be requested to come forward and pay his dues on the next regular meeting. On motion that the Secy. Be directed to notice all delinquent members in this city to come and pay their dues by the next regular meeting. The Visiting Committee was discharded and another appointed viz. Br. Arnold Chapman Allen Omsburg (?) & Harding. A list of suspended from Silencia Lodge was read and ordered to be filed . No other business the Lodge closed.
Received from J George $8
C. Stewart 3.75
W Ingurson 1.00
$12.75 James F Harding
Secy
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening Mar 23 5831
Present. Br. John Waydell WM
Enock C Chapman
Carpenter PT
Wm G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read and approved. A communication from Br. JP Marino was read petitioning for relief. On motion, the petition was laid on the table. An Extract of the proceeding of the RW Grand Lodge was received and read. On motion carried that as Br. John F Davis has not come forward as pr Notice to attend this meeting, he be suspended & reported to the grand Lodge for nonpayment of dues. On motion that the Visiting Committee be discharged and Another of Five to be appointed viz. Br, Sawyer Allen Hemingway Willson & Waydell-
Br. P Sharpe having pd up his dues Regularly withdrew his membership. On motion that the names of all the Delinquent members with the amot. Of their dues attached to them be made out, and laid before the Loge at the next regular meeting for their consideration by Br. Joseph Allen. No further business the Lodge Closed in Harmony.
James T Harding
Rec fr. Br. Sharpe $3.62 1/2
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening April 13th 5831
Present. Br. John Waydell WM
Jacob Moore Jr PT
Jacob Mull (?) PT
Wm G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read and approved. A dispensation from the RW D Grand master dated 29th March 5830 to confer the three first degrees of Masonry on Capt. Nathan Pendleton was read on motion carried that it be received & acted on. Cap. N Pon. Being in waiting was duly prepared & received the degree of EA the Lodge closed & opened in FC opened Brs. George & Pendleton being duly prepared was brought forward and received the degree of F Crafts Lodge closed & that of MM opened Brs. George & Pendleton being duly prepared was brought forward and Raised to the sublime degree of MM in due and ancient form a communication from Phoenix Lodge reported the suspension of Francis Dominick Rundus (?) & Follerton was received and read. Br. Allen presented a report of all the delinquent Brothers of this Lodge. on motion that it lay over until the next meeting. A petition from John Green of lantern Star Lodge was referred to CC. Br. Harrison proposed Br. N Pendleton for membership in this Lodge. On motion that he be referred to the SC for the usual investigation. No further business the Lodge closed in Harmony.
James T Harding
Rec Initiation fee Br. Pendleton $20.
Due bill Br. George 10-
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening April 27th 5831
Present. Br. John Waydell WM
George Arnold PT
Thomas Goin PT
Wm G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in the degree of EA the minutes of the last meeting was read and approved a petition from Br. Elijah Weems. for charity was received on motion of Br. Arnold it was referred to the Select Committee of three vis. Brs. Arnold West & Hemmingway. On motion carried that twenty dollars be appropriated to the CC on motion by Br. Arnold that the list of delinquent members be referred to the S Committee , The SC reported favorably of Br Pendleton as an adjoining member the report was excepted (sic) and the Br. balloted for and Unanimously received. No other business the Lodge closed in harmony.
Sigd. John D O’Connor PT
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening May 11th 5831
Present. Br. John Waydell WM
Mull PT
Barney PT
Wm G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read and approved the special committee appointed to wait on Br E Weems reported that they had performed that duty and granted him five dollars on motion the report was received and the Committee discharged on motion it was resolved that the list f delinquent Members be read and acted on when the names of Brs. John Abrams Sam Allen John (initial) Bartlett Stafford Brownell Nathaniel Badger John Clark Edward S. Card Halsey Curtis William Cascaddin John Delesdenier Richard Evans Samuel Goldsmith Edward Hall (initial) Hitchcock Jack Hickman J W Knight Isaac Overton Abner Pitcher A M Robertson A L Reynold Benj. Richardson James Rickels Josh. Stardevant William Spurling Matthew Thompson Thor. Walton Nathaniel Stafford Mark Somers Joseph Atkins Dudley Pillet Jacob Hick=man Samel.Jones James King Rick (?) O Neal were read. On motion resolved that they be dischared till such time as they return and pay up their dues on motion that Br. Peter Robertson be suspended and reported to G lodge. On motion resolved that the resident members be notified to come forward and pay up their dues by the next regular meeting or show cause why they should not be suspended on that night, for the default thereof, Br Lewis(?) having paid up his dues withdrew his membership from the Lodge A bill was read for rent up to the first inst. and passed for payment. No other business the Lodge closed in harmony.
Recd. Br Lewis(?) dues $5.37 1/2 James T Harding
Sy
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday Evening 25th May 5831
Present. Br. John Waydell WMaster
Mull PT
Miller PT
Wm G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read and approved. On motion resolved that the dues of Br. Isaac Segewick(?) be remitted and he have leave to withdraw on motion that Br. Henderson have time given him to pay his dues carried. On motion that Br. Morton have time given him to pay his dues carried. On motion that Br. John Dudley be suspended and reported to GL for nonpayment of dues. Br Waydell proposed for (crossed membership) initiation Cap. James Foster mariner. On motion that his name be handed to SC for investigation no other business Lodge closed in harmony
Col’d. J Foster fee} James T Harding Sy
From Br. Waydell } $2
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on We’d Evening June 8th 5831
Present. Br. John Waydell WM
Jacob Moore Jr. PT
E C Chapman JW
Wm G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. EA Lodge opened the minutes of the last meeting was read and approved the SC reported favorably for Cap. Foster, on motion that the report be received & candidate balloted for carried, when the ballot was examined for his admission. Br Harding proffered his resignation to this Lodge as Trustee of surplus Fund likewise as Secretary as he should withdraw his membership on the first meeting in July, no onter business the lodge closed in Harmony
James T Harding secy
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday Evening June 22nd 5831
Present. Br. John Waydell WM
George Arnold PT
John Dudley PT
Wm G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read and approved. Br. Stafford Brownwell having paid up his dues withdrew his membership from this Lodge no other business the Lodge closed in Harmony.
James T Harding Sec
Col.d for S Brownwell $7.87 ?
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wed Evening July 14th 5831
Present. Br. John Waydell WM
Geo. Arnold
Jacob Moore JR
Wm G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read & approved. Br. Harding resigned as Secty. & Br. Jesse West was appointed to act as secretary until the next election. Br. West was appointed trustee of the surplus Fund in place of Br. Harding. No other business the Lodge closed in harmony.
James T Harding
Collected dues from G. Arnold $1.50
Jn. Waydell 1.50
Jn. Harris 1.50
Calvin Babbage 4.50
Jos.h Allen 1.50
Alex.a le Clair 1.50
(crossed out $7. 87/100 cole
$11.75
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday Evening July 27th 5831
Present RW Jn Waydell WM
Enoch C Chapman Sr. W PT
William Hemingway JW PT
George Arnold tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in the entt.d. apprentice degree the minutes of the last meeting was read and approved. No business the Lodge closed in harmony.
Collected dues from Wm. Miller $2.00
Paid the same to the Treasurer Jesse West Secy.
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday Evening 10th August 5831
Present. Br. John Waydell WM
Enoch C Chapman SW PT
Jacob Mull JW PT
Broth.r. George Arnold tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in EA degree in due form the minutes of the last meeting were read and aprd. Br. Chapman moved that a committee be appointed to wait on Br. Richd. Evans to request him to attend the next meeting or ascertain his intentions in reguard to his dues to this Lodge the motion being seconded and put was carried. Br Chapman was appointed on that committee and the WM volunteered his services on said Committee. No other business appearing the Lodge Closed in Harmony.
John D O Connor secy PT
At an Extra Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Thursday Evening 18th August AL 5831
Present. Br. John Waydell WM
Enoch C Chapman SWPT
John Murch JW PT
Wm G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in EA degree when Mr. David M Foster was prepared came forward and received the degree of an EA in due form, EA Lodge closed and that of FC opened when Br. Foster was again prepared came forward and received the FC Degree in due and ancient form no further business appearing the Lodge closed in Harmony
Jesse West Sey
At an Extra Meeting of Mariner Lodge 385
held at Union Hall on Friday evening 19th August AL 5831
Present Br. George Arnold WMPT
Steven Ketchum SWPT
Jacob Mull JWPT
Wm G Henshaw Tyler and a number of Bretheren duly assembled the Lodge was opened in the MM deg-ree Br. Foster being duly prepared came for-ward and received the Degree of Master Mason in Due and ancient form no further business the Lodge closed in harmony.
Jesse West secy
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday Evening 24th August 5831
Present. Br. George Arnold WMP
Wm. Johnson SW PT
John Murch JW PT
Wm. G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in EA degree in due form the minutes of the last Regular and two extra meetings were read and aprd. A dispensation from RWD Grand Master dated 23rd August AL5831 to confer the first three degrees of Masony on Mr. Wm. Seger was received, on motion carried that it be received and acted on, Mr wm. Seger being in waiting, was duly prepared brot (sic) forward and received the degree of EA. EA Lodge closed and FC opened. Br. Seger being duly prepared was brought forward and received the degree of FC fellow Craft Lodge closed and that of M.M. opened Br. Seger was brot forward and recv,d the Sublime degree of Master Mason in due and ancient formthe following bills being presented were passed for payment
From the proprieters of Union Hall for rent to 1st inst. $12.50
& Wm. G Henshaw for tyling - - - 22.00
& ballot boxes $5.00 – cabletow $ 2.50- Draws and Slippers $2.50 $10.00
$ 44.50
Recd. From Br. Waydell Initiation fee
Of Br. Foster - $18.00
Initiation fee of Seger 20.00
Paid the Same to the Treasurer $38.00
No further the Lodge closed in Harmony
Jesse West
Secy
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening 23 Novbr. 5831
Prt. John Waydell WM
Enoch C Chapman SWPT
Alex P McClain JWPT
Wm G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read and approved. A motion was made and carried by Br. Arnold that Capt. Guy F. Addams bear honorary member of this Lodge. A motion was made and carried that a committee of three be appointed to furnish refreshment for the Lodge on the evening of the ensuing election hereupon Br. WM John Waydell and Br. George Arnold & John Harrison were appointed to that committee. A motion was made and carried that the expense of said refreshment be paid from the funds of the Lodge. No further business the Lodge closed in harmony.
Recd. From Br. George Arnold for dues $1.50
Amnt. Of a due bill from Abraham L. Reynolds 15.00
17.50
Jesse West Secy.
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday Evening 14th Sept 5831
Present. Br. John Waydell WM
Enoch C Chapman SW PT
George Arnold JW PT
Wm. G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in due form in EA degree the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved
Br. Waydell proposed for initiation Mr. Wm. Yates by profession a Rigger and Stevedore on Motion Carried his name was reciev,d and handed to the standing Committee for investigation a petition for relief was received from the widow of Br. Lewis Thatcher and on being read on Motion Carried was refered to the Charity Committee.
Red. From Br. Waydell Mr. Yates Pro. (erasure) fee $2.00
Dues from br. Robert Steelman $ 1.50
Paid the same to the Treasurer $ 3.50
Jesse West
Secy
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday Evening 28th Sept 5831
Present. Br. John Waydell WM
“ John Allen SW
“ Mull JW PT
Wm. G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read and approved Br. Harrison proposed for initiation Captn. Lewis Parish by occupation a mariner on Motion carried his names was received and handed to the standing Committee for investigation Recd. Fro Br. Harrison prn. fee of Lewis Parish 2.00
Paid the same to the Treasurer
Jesse West secy
At a regular (erased
The Standing Committee of Mariners Lodge No 385 beg most respectfully to report that they have examined the books of the Secretary and the Treasurer and they find a balance in in the hands of the Treasurer of Twelve 57/100 Dollars. And in due Bilss Seventy five Dollars making in all Eighty Seven 57/100 Dollars. The committee Also report that there is in the Savings Bank two hundred dollars held by Br. James T Harding for Mariners Lodge-
The Standing Committee also report that the chairman of the Charity Committee hand in his hands at last report 17th Janry. 1830 One 50/100 Dollars and that he received from the Treasurer Thirty Five Dollars –making Thirty Six 50/100. that he has paid out for Charity proposes Thirty Two Dollars, leaving in balance in the hands of the Chairman of said Committee of- Four 50/100 Dollars. All of which is respectfully submitted.
Joseph Allen
New York September 28 1831- George Arnold
E C Chapman
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday Evening 10th Octr. 5831
Present. Br. John Waydell WM
George Arnold SW PT
Reeves JW PT
Wm. G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in EA degree the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved also the reports of the Standing and Charity Committes was read and approved. Mr. William Yates in Waiting , was duly prepared brot (sic) forward and received the degree of EA in due form EA Lodge closed and that of FC opened Mr. Lewis Parish was balloted for and unanimously accepted Br Yates being in Waiting was duly prepared, brought forward and received the degree of FC in due form. No further business the Lodge closed in Harmony.
Recd. From Mr. Yates Initiation fee $18-
Paid the same to the treasurer Jesse West secy.
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday Evening 26th Octbr. 5831
Present. Br. John Waydell WM
George Arnold SW PT
Alex P McLain JW PT
Wm. G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in EA degree the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. EA loge closed and that of M Mason opened brother Yates being in Waiting was dully prepared brot (sic) forward and received the Sublime degree of Master Mason in due and ancient form. No further business the Lodge Closed in harmony.
Jesse West secy
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday Evening 9th Novbr 5831
Present. Br. John Waydell WM
George Arnold SW PT
Alex P Mc Lane JW PT
Wm. G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in EA degree the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved a communication was recd. From Concord Lodge and read stating WPM Thomas C Williams was expelled from all the privileges of Masonry for un Masonic like conduct a bill of rent up to first Inst. was Recd. and passed for payment no other Business the Lodge closed in harmony
Recd. from Br Chap. Stewart dues to 19th Sept. 5831 Jesse West
Paid the same to Treasurer $1.50 Secy
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday Evening 23rd Novbr. 5831
Present. Br. John Waydell WM
Enoch C Chapman SW PT
George Arnold JW PT
Wm. G Henshaw tyler and a a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in EA degree the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved a Motion was made and carried by brother Arnold that Capt. Guy F. Addams be an honorary Member of this Lodge a motion was made and Carried that a committee of three be appointed to furnish refreshment for the Lodge on the evening of the ensuing Election whereupon Br. W M John Waydell and Br. George Arnold & John Harrison were appointed to that Committee a motion was made and carried that the expenses of said Refreshments be paid from the funds of the Lodge no further business the Lodge Closed in harmony
Rec’d from Br. George Arnold for dues $1.50
Amt. of a due bill from Abraham L Reynolds 15.00
& for dues 1.00
$17.50
Jesse West Secy
At a regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
Held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening 14th Decbr. 5831
Prt. John Waydell WM
Joseph Allen SW
Enoch C Chapman JW
Wm G Henshaw tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in the MM degree the minutes of the last meeting was read and approved this being the night of the election for the officers the Lodge for the ensuing year the following Bretheren were put in nomination and unanimously elected viz. Br. Joseph Allen WM Br. EC Chapman Senior Warden Br. Alexander McLane JW Brother John George Secy. Br. John Harrison Treasurer Br. Wm. Yates Senior Deacon Br. Wm Ward Junior Deacon Brs. Calvin Babbage and John Towles Masters of Ceremony Br. Patrick Healy and Wilsey Ingersoll Stuarts (sic) Br. Wm. G. Henshaw tyler WPM Br. Arnold WPM Br. Waydell and Br. Chapman Standing Committee and WPM Br. Arnold and Brs. Healy & West Charity Committee and Br. Drake Wilson Chaplain. The several officers elect were then installed in their respective offices in due and ancient form a motion was made and carried that this Lodge purchase of Br. Richd. Evans a member of this Lodge a quadrant for the sum of ten dollars the Lodge was then closed from labor to refreshment and from thence to labor no further business the Lodge closed in harmony
The following brethren paid their dues
John Waydell $1.50 Amount brought up $20.50
Joseph Allen 1.50 John Towles 3.00
Enoch C Chapman 3.00 Calvin Babbage 1.50
Jesse West 1.50 Wm. Ward 11.00
John Harrison 1.50 Wm. Hemmingway 3.00
Wilsey Ingersoll 3.00 Alexander McLain by
Patrick Haly 3.00 Br. Waydell 3.00
Thomas Goin 3.00 Benjm. Yates 3.00
Wm. Miller 1.00 Paid the same to the $38.00
John George 1.50 Treasurer
Amt carried up $20.50
Jesse West
Secy.