1833
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
January 9 1833
Present Br. Arnold W.M.
Br. More S.W. PT
Br. Waydell JWPT
W.G. Henshaw Tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled the Lodge was opened on the EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read and approved. The Standing Committee reported favorable of Mr. John Rogers and the Lodge proceeded to ballot for Him and the balls being in favor of the candidate he was brought forward with Mr. St. Johns who had been previously balloted for and received the degree of E Apprentice.
Brother Worshipful George Arnold proposed Mr. Thomas Foster as a Candidate for thee mystery of Masonry and on motion he was referred to the standing Committee. Br, George proposed Mr. Henry Avery as a candidate for the Mystery of Masonry and on Motion he was referred to the Standing Committee. The Lodge closed in the E A degree and that of Fellow Craft opened. The candidates was prepared brought forward and received the degree of Fw Ct. The Worshipful Master appointed the Rev. Br, Wilson as Chaplin for the present year. On motion of Br. Waydell and seconded by Br. Yates that our late W P Master Br. Allen be presented with a piece of plate to the value of thirty dollars what motion was and a Committee was appointed to carry the same into effect. The Committee was composed of Br. Waydell, Yates and Harrison. And (Two lines crossed out; Br, Hardy appeared, satisfied the Lodge of his Innocence and on motion he was taken in full membership which ((3 words obliterated))). A bill for refreshments was received from Br. Harrison amounting to twenty two dollars which bill was passed for payment on motion. Made and carried that the Chairman of the Charity Committee be (illegible) to receive twenty dollars for charitable purposes. A communication was received from Widow Dunning and on motion she was referred to the Charity Committee
with discretionary powers.
Initiation Br. St. Johns 18
Initiation Br. Rogers 18
Proposition Foster 2
No proposition for Avery
At an extra meeting of Mariners Lodge 385 Held Union Hall on Friday evening January 11 5833
Present George Arnold W.M.
W Br, Lewis SWPT
W Br. Sturgess JWPT
And W G Henshaw and a number of Brethren duly assembled the Lodge was opened in the Master degree in due form Brothers St. Johns and Rodger s being in waiting was brought forward duly prepared and raised to the sublime degree of master Mason in Due and Ancient form. Nothing further offering, the Lodge closed I harmony.
John George sec.
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
January 23 5833
Present Br. Geo. Arnold W.M.
Br. More S.W. PT
Br. Jessie West Junior Warden
W.G. Henshaw Tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled the Lodge was opened on the EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read and approved a communication was received from Widow Williams asking for relief being in great Distress and she was referred to the Charity Committee. A report was made by the standing committee in favor of Mr. Thomas Foster and Mr. Henry Avery proposed for the Mystery of Masonry. The Lodge proceeded to ballot for them, the balls were all white in favor of the candidate(s) admission. On motion of Br. Waydell and second by More that P.M. Br. Harding name be put on the list of Members which motion was carried. A silver sugar bowl and cream pot was received and presented to P M Br. Allen in testimony of their Respect for his services as W Master of Mariners Lodge. A bill of 30 dollars was presented and passed for payment for the sugar bowl and cream potthat was presented to PM Br. Allen. Nothing further offering, the Lodge closed in harmony.
John George Secretary
William Coyer was proposed for the Mystery of Masonry by Br. Harrison and on motion was referred to the Standing Committee
Proposition fee 2.00
The Standing Committee of Mariners Lodge No. 385 beg leave to report that they have examined the Books of the Secretary and treasurer and have found a balance in the Hands of the Treasurer of Ninety four dollars ninety five cents the Committee also report that in the Old Savings Bank the sum of Two Hundred Dollars. The Chairman of the Charity Committee by leave to report that he has received 20 dollars & paid out for charitable purpose ten dollars leaving a balance in hand of ten dollars.
April 25 1832 Balance in the treasurer hands $ 2.00
Received since that time $232.70
Whole amount $234.70
Paid since bills to the amount 139.75
Leaving in balance to Treasure $94.95
All of which is respectfully submitted
New York January 24th 1833
John Weydell
Jepe West
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
Minutes thus far examined by the Gd officer and special committee of the grand Lodge February 1 of 1833 and a communication in relation to them sent separately by th Grand Secretary
e EA degree WG Henshaw tyler Mr. Thomas Foster being in waiting was duly prepared and brought forward and received the Degree of Apprentice Mason
Br. Foster paid eighteen dollars 18
John George
February 13 5833
Present Br. Geo. Arnold W.M.
Br.(illeg.) Leane (?) S.W. PT
Br. Jessie West Junior Warden
And a number of Brethern duly assembled
The Lodge was opened on the EA degree
W.G. Henshaw Tyler. The minutes of the last Regular and Extra meetings were read and approved as also the reports of Charity and Standing Committees on the state of the funds. A report was received from the Committee of the Grand Lodge appointed to examine the Secretary’s books and read and on Motion resolved that the report be entered on the minutes. The EA Lodge was closed and at the same time that of Fellow Craft opened when Br. Foster was brought forth duly prepared and raised to the Sublime Degree of MM the SC report favorable of Mr. William Coger and on motion it was resolved that the report be accepted and the candidate being balloted for the balls were unanimous in favor of his admission . On motion made it was resolved that the Lodge proceeded to ballot for Sam Muveh (?) in accordance with the wishes of the G Secretary and the balls were unanimities in favor of his admission. Received from Br. Benjamin Parker 250 cents for dues. A bill for rent of the Lodge room to the 1 trest? Amounting 12D 50 cents was read and passed for payment, Lodge closed
John George Sect.
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
Febuary 27 5833
Present Br. Geo. Arnold W.M.
Br. Harding S.W. PT
Br. More Junior Warden
And W.G. Henshaw Tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled the Lodge was opened on the EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read and approved. Mr. Henry C. Avery being in waiting was duly prepared brought forward and received the EA degree. Br, John Harrison proposed Br. Richard Turner formerly of Independent Royal Arch as an Adjoining member of Mariners Lodge and paid the joining fee and on motion he was referred to the Standing Committee for Investigation. On Motion made and seconded it was resolved that this Lodge continues to meet in lodge room at Union Hall at fifty dollars per year rent for one year from the first of may next . A Committee of Masons was received different Lodges to confer with Mariners Lodge to take into consideration the propriety of getting up a Masonic Ball the proceeds of which to be appropriated for the relief of Distressed Master Masons their Widows and Orphans and on motion made and seconded WP Master Br. Waydell was appointed for that purpose. A Committee was received from Trinity Lodge respecting Br. Parker being balloted for and not joining Trinity Lodge and the Committee was appointed to inquire it and on motion for William Yates to be that Committee. Nothing further, the Lodge closed in Harmony.
John George
Joining fee 5 dollars Initiation fee 20 dollars
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
March 13 5833
Present Br. Geo. Arnold W.M.
Br. E.C Chapman. SW
Br. Jesse West JW
And W.G. Henshaw Tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled the Lodge was opened on the EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read and approved. The Standing Committee reported favorably on Br, Richard Turner and a motion made the Lodge proceeded to ballot for him the balls were all white in favor of the Candidate admission as a adjoining member. A petitions (sic) for charity was presented from the Widows Cheeseman & Skillman and Br. Luther Pratt (author of “The Defense of Freemasonry bought by the Lodge in1829) and on motion they were severally referred to the Charity Committee. Mariners Lodge was visited by the Grand Visiting Committee of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York. The Grand Secretary took the chair and after giving some instructions the minutes of this meeting was (sic) read and approved. Br. Martin paid his dues amounting to one dollar. Nothing further offering, the Lodge closed in harmony.
John George
Dues paid 1Dollar
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
March 27 5833
Present Br. Geo. Arnold W.M.
Br. James Harding SWPT
Br. Jesse West JW
And W.G. Henshaw Tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled the Lodge was opened on the EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read. A petition was received from Br. John Derves from Royal Jubilee Lodge 100 London and on motion he was referred to the Charity committee. The Charity Committee reports that they was (sic) out of funds and on motion made and seconded that they be supplied and thirty dollars was appropriated for that purpose. On motion made and seconded it was resolved that those Members that was (sic) in arrears for two years dues that they be returned suspended the minutes of this meeting were read and approved. Nothing further offering, the Lodge closed in harmony.
John George Secretary
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
April 10 5833
Present Br. Geo. Arnold W.M.
Br. J. Harding. SWPT
Br. J. More JWPT
Br. J. George Sect.
Br. Jay Harrison Treasurer
And W.G. Henshaw Tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled the Lodge was opened on the EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read. A dispensation was received from the g Master of the grand lodge of the State of New York authorizing Mariners Lodge to receive Captain Tobius Thompson and confer on him the three fist degrees of Masonry which dispensation was read and passed by the body and as the candidate being in waiting was duly prepared, brought forward and received the degree of EA. The Lodge closed in the EA degree and that of F Craft opened. Br. Thompson was prepared, brought forward and received the degree of F Craft. On motion of Br. Harrison Mr. Wm Coger name be struck from our minutes as a candidate for masonry which motion was carried and his proposition fee be returned to him. The Lodge closed in the F Craft degree and that of M Mason opened and Br. Thompson was brought forward and received the Sublime degree of M Mason. On motion made and seconded resolved that Mariners Lodge pay the G Lodge for one year’s dues amounting to twenty six dollars which motion was carried. On motion made and seconded resolved that the Widow Thatcher be referred to the Charity Committee for assistance, which carried. Br. Harrison proposed Br. Tobias Thompson as an adjoining member of Mariners Lodge and on motion was referred to the Standing Committee. On motion made and seconded that Br. Barneys dues to Mariners Lodge remitted to him from the date of the last election which motion was carried. Nothing further offering the minutes of this meeting was read and approved and the Lodge closed in harmony.
John George
Initiation fee 20
# see minutes 24 july ?
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
April 26 5833
Present Br. John Waydell W.M.PT
Br. James Harding SWPT
Br. Wm Yates JWPT
And W.G. Henshaw Tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled the Lodge was opened on the EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read. A Communication was received Thompson requesting Mariners Lodge not to ballot for him as a joining member of Mariners Lodge, as he proposed to join a Lodge at Bangor in the State of Maine where he resides. A petition for Charity was received from Bt. John Ernst Peaschel requesting Mariners Lodge to assist him in obtaining passage money to go to Europe and he was on Motion resolved referred to the Charity Committee. The minutes of this meeting was read and approved. Nothing further offering the Lodge closed in Harmony.
John George Secretary
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
May 8 5833
Present Br. Geo. Arnold W.M.
Br. Jessie West SWPT
Br. Wm Yates JWPT
Br. John Rogers Treasurer PT
And Br, Jones Tyler PT and a number of Brethren duly assembled the Lodge was opened on the EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read.. A bill for one quarters rent due on the first inst. was received and passed for payment amounting to twelve dollars and fifty cents. Br. Yates proposed Mr. Henry Lane by profession a blacksmith residence New York about twenty three years of age for the Mystery of Masonry, and on Motion made we was referred to the Standing Committee for the usual investigation. Br. John S. Dale late of St. Johns Lodge of North Shields presented himself and requested Mariners Lodge to assist him as he was in distress and on a motion made he was referred to the Charity Committee. Nothing further offering the minutes of this meeting was read and approved and the Lodge closed in harmony.
Proposal fee for Mr Lane 2 dollars John George Sect.
At an Extra meeting of Mariners Lodge 385
held at Union Hall on Tuesday evening
May 14 5833
Present George Arnold WM
Br. Wm. Yates SWPT
Br. Severd JWP
And W.G. Henshaw Tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled the Lodge was opened on the EA degree the minutes of the last meeting. Br. Avery being in waiting the Lodge closed in the EA degree and that of FC opened. Br. Avery was duly prepared brought forward and received the degree of F Craft. The Lodge closed in the Fellow Craft degree and opened in the Sublime Degree of Master Mason, Br. Avery was duly prepared brought forward and received the sublime degree of Master Mason. A petition was received Mr. Calmoat requesting mariners Lodge assist him in sale of his books and on Motion he was referred to the Charity Committee. Nothing further offering the Lodge was closed in Harmony. John George sect.
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
May 22 5833
Present Br. Geo. Arnold W.M.
Worshipful Br. More SWPT
Worshipful Br. Willard JWPT
And W.G. Henshaw Tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled the Lodge was opened on the EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read. The Standing Committee reported favorably of Mr. Henry Lane and the lodge proceeded to ballot for him and the balls being all white in favor of the candidate’s admission and he being in waiting was duly prepared brought forward and received the degree of EA. PM Br. More proposed Mr. George Greege by profession a Cursnum (illeg.) about 35 years of age residence N York for the Mysteries of Masonry and of motion he was referred to the Standing Committee for the usual investigations. Br. G. Rollins paid three dollars Lodge dues by the hands of PM Br. Hardend (?) Worshipful Br. Arnold proposed Mr. John B. Murray as a candidate for the Mysteries of Masonry by profession a shipmaster about 35 years of age residence New York and on motion made was referred to the S. Committee for the usual investigation. The Tyler presented his bill for tyling amounting to 26 dollars and fifty cents and on motion made and seconded was passed for payment. Nothing further offering, the Lodge closed in Harmony
Received from Br. Lane Initiation fee 18 dollars
Proposition for John Murray two dollars
One year’s dues from Br. Rollins three dollars
Proposition fee for Mr. George Greege Two dollars
John George sect.
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
June 12 5833
Present Br. Geo. Arnold W.M.
Worshipful Br. More SWPT
Worshipful Br. Hurding JWPT
And W.G. Henshaw Tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled the Lodge was opened on the EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read not one of the Standing Committee being present to sign the report on motion made and seconded. Resolved that the Lodge go into the Committee of the Whole and the report being read the Lodge accepted the report and proceeded to ballot for Mr. George Greege and the balls being all white in favor of the Candidate admission and the candidate being in waiting was duly prepared, brought forward and received the degree of Entered Apprentice. The Lodge was then closed in the EA degree and that of Fellow craft opened and Br. Greege and Br. Lane was duly prepared brought forward and received the degree of F Craft. Nothing further offering the minutes of this meeting was read and approved and the Lodge closed in harmony.
John George Sect.
Initiation fee from Greege 18 dollars
At an extra meeting of Mariners Lodge
385 held at Union hall on Friday
June 14 5833
Present George Arnold WM
WPM Br. Jacob More SWPT
WPM Br Eveard JWPT
WPM Br. Chas B Allaire Secy PT
Br. Harrison treasurer
And a number of Brothers duly assembled. The Lodge was opened in the master mason’s degree Brs. George Greege and Br. Henry Lane being duly prepared was brought forward and received the Sublime Degree of master mason. The minutes of this meeting was read and approved. No further business offering the Lodge closed in harmony.
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
June 14 5833
Present Br. Geo. Arnold W.M.
WPM Br. More SWPT
WPM Br. Harding JWPT
Br. John Harrison treasurer
And W.G. Henshaw Tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled the Lodge was opened on the EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read. Br. Harrison proposed Mr. Alfred Powell by profession Mariner about 24 years of age residence N. York as a candidate for the Mysteries of Masonry and on the Motion made and seconded was referred to the SC for the usual investigation. Br. George proposed Mr. Thomas Wright by profession a Mariner about 25 years of age residence N York as a candidate for the Mysteries of Masonry and on motion made and second he was refered to the SC for the usual investigation. WPM Br. Harding proposed Br. E. Stibbens formerly of Menemera Lodge as a joining member of Mariners Lodge and on motion made and second he was referred to the SC. WPM Br. Harding communicated to the Lodge the death of Br. George Rollins who died of the Cholera in New Orleans on the 29 of May 1833 and a motion made and second resolved that the Lodge go into mourning for our deceased Brother. The S. Committee reported favorably on Br. Vanderbilt as a joining member of Mariners Lodge and the Lodge proceeded to ballot for him and he was fully accepted. Br. Reeves paid three dollars dues and Br. Pearce paid two dollars dues. Nothing further offering the minutes of the meeting was read and approved and the Lodge closed in Harmony. John George sect.
Dues received from Br. Reeves two dollars
Proposition fee from Mr. Wright two dollars
Ditto Mr. Powell two dollars
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
July 10 5833
Present Br. Geo. Arnold W.M.
WPM Br. More SWPT
WPM Br. Allen JWPT
Br. John Harrison treasurer
And W.G. Henshaw Tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled the Lodge was opened on the EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read. The Standing C reported favorable of Mr. Thomas Wright and on motion made and second the Lodge proceeded to ballot for him and the balls being all white in favor of the candidate admission and the candidate being in waiting was duly prepared and brought forward and received the degree of EA. The Lodge suspended Br. Denny for non payment of dues. Br. George and W. Pell and WPM Waydell was appointed a Committee to confer with the grand Secretary respecting the Lodge report of last year. Nothing further offering the minutes of this meeting was read and approved and the Lodge closed in harmony.
Initiation fee for Mr. Wright 18 dollars John George
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
July 24 5833
Present Br. Geo. Arnold W.M.
WPM Br. Waydell SWPT
Br. West JW
And W.G. Henshaw Tyler and a number of Brethren duly assembled the Lodge was opened on the EA degree the minutes of the last meeting was read. The Lodge closed in the EA degree and opened in the FC. Br. Wright being in waiting was duly prepared brought forward and received the degree of FC. The SC reported favorably of Mr. Alfred Powell and on motion made and second that the Lodge proceed to ballot for him and the balls being all white he was unanimously accepted. Br. George proposed Mr. Aaron G. Higgins for a candidate for the Mysteries of Masonry and on a motion made and second was referred to the Standing Committee. Br. George resigned the Secretary’s chair of Mariners Lodge and on motion made and second that his resignation be accepted which motion was carried and WPM Br. Allen appointed in his stead. On motion made and second resolved that the Standing Committee have power to furnish six candle sticks and any number of candles that may be wanted for the use of mariners Lodge. Br. Denney presented himself and paid two dollars dues and the rest of his dues was remitted to him up to the last election and he was reinstated in the Lodge. Br. Miner paid three dollars. Br. Murch paid his dues amounting to two dollars fifty cents. Nothing further offering the minutes of this meeting was read and approved and the Lodge closed in Harmony.
John George
Br. Arnold responsible for proposition for Br. Higgins
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
August 14 5833
Present Br. Geo. Arnold W.M.
Jepe (?) West SWPT
James Harding JW
And a number of Brethren duly convened the Lodge was opened on the EA degree in due form- the minutes of the last meeting and extra meeting were read and passed as correct- A bill for rent of Lodge room first inst. amounting to 12.50/100 levy was read and passed for payment- H. Young Co. & Sawyer & Pryor’s bill for candles and candlesticks amounting 27.44 levy were read and passed for payment. Br. Waydell represented that he together with Br. Hemingway Having fallen in with a most distressed Br. Mason had taken the liberty as Charity Committee to grant him a donation of 3.39/1000 Duly on motion was resolved that the Lodge conform the donation. The SC of M Lodge report (they have made inquiry in to the character of-crossed out) then (illeg) Mr. Aaron G Higgins for the Mysteries of Masonry. On motion it was resolved that the report be accepted and the candidate being balloted for. The balls were regularly distributed and when collected were found to be unanimous in favor of his admission. Nothing further offering Lodge was closed in harmony.
Jos. Allen Sec.
Br. Moore pd dues $3.00 (check) p over (?)
At an Extra Meeting of Mariners Lodge
No 385 held at Union Hall
Aug 15 AL 5833 (Thurs)
Present Geo. Arnold WM
WPM-Grunard SWPT
Jepe West J.W.
And a number of brothers duly assembled
The Lodge was duly opened on the EA degree
A dispensation having been rec. from RW Morgan Lewis Authorizing us to confer the first three degrees on Mr. James Hardie at one and the same time. On motion it was resolved that the dispensation be accepted and acted on Mr. hardie being in waiting was brought forward duly prepared and recd. the degree of E.A. – The EA Lodge was closed and FC opened when Br. Hardie was again brought forward duly prepared and recd. the degree of FC. FC Lodge was closed and MM Lodge opened when Br. Hardie was brought forward and recd. The sublime Degree of MM
Nothing further offered Lodge closed in Harmony
Br. Hardie paid $20-
J Waydell Secty PT
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge No
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
Aug. 28 AL 5833
Present Br. Geo. Arnold W.M.
Jacob Moore jr. SWPT
James Harding JWPT
And a number of Brethren duly assembled-
The Lodge was opened on the Fellow Craft degree in due form-
The minutes of the last meeting was read- Fellow Craft Lodge closed and master mason Lode opened when Br. Wright was brought forward duly prepared and raised to the sublime degree of MM-A petition for charity was read from Br. Jacques Julien of Scotch Olive Lodge Havre France and referred to the Charity Committee- A petition for charity was read from Br. E. Rosman was duly read and in motion he was referred to the CC. Nothing further offering, after reading the minutes the Lodge was closed in harmony.
Jos. Allen Secty.
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge No
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
AL 5833 (September 11 ? not listed)
Present Br. Geo. Arnold W.M.
Jacob Moore Jr. SWPT
Allen Denny JWPT
And a number of Brethren duly assembled-
The Lodge was opened in the EA degree in due form-
The minutes of the last meeting was read- Mr. Alfred Powell having been duly balloted for and accepted as a worthy person was brought forward duly prepared and recd. The EA degree. EA Lodge closed and FC opened when again Br. Powell was brought forward and received the degree of Fellow Craft.
Nothing further offering, after the reading of the minutes the Lodge was closed in harmony.
Jos. Allem Secy
Br. Sailman(?) paid dues 2.25 (check)
Br. D M Foster dues 3.25 (check)
Br. A. Powell Initiation fee 18.00 (check)
23.50 pd. Treas.
The Standing Committee of Mariners Lodge No. 385 begs leave most respectfully to report that they have strictly examined the books of the Secretary and the Treasurer and they find a balance in the hands of the Treasurer of One Hundred and Twenty three Dollars. And in the Old Savings Bank Two hundred Dollars to the cr of Jas. Harding held in trust for Mariners Lodge making a fund of Three hundred and Twenty three Dollars not including interest due on the deposit in savings bank- The committee also reports that there is in the hands of Br. John George late Secretary twenty five dollars. All of which is respectfully submitted
NY Sept 16. 1833
123 dollars in treasurers hands William Yeates (?)
25 do in Jn George s John Waydell
200 do in Savings bank Jepe West
The Standing Committee also reports that the Chairman of the Charity Committee had on hand at the last report 24 January in h ten dollars he has received from the treasurer thirty away that he had paid out for charity purposes 35 87/100 levy having a balance in the hands of said Chairman of four 13/100 dollars John Waydell
N York Sept. 16 1833 Chairman
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge No
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
Sept. 25 5833
Present Br. Geo. Arnold W.M.
Jacob Moore jr. SWPT
James T Harding JWPT
And a number of Brethren duly assembled-
The Lodge was duly opened in the EA degree-
WPM Br. Moore proposed as an adjoining member to the Lodge Br. Leonard Smith late of Franklin Lodge No. 380, on motion was resolved that his name be entered on the minutes and hand to the SC for the usual investigation- On motion made by WPM Br. Harding and seconded by WPM Br. Waydell it was resolved that WPM Br. Moore act as SW up to the next election in place of Br. Chapman who has left the city. Nothing further offering, after reading the minutes the Lodge closed in harmony.
Jos. Allen Secy.
Br. John George paid 8 dollars towards Br. Wrights dues bill
P. Treasr. 23 recd. (?)
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge No
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
Oct 9 AL 5833
Present Br. Jacob Moore Jr. W.M. PT
Jesse West SWPT
James O Harding JWPT
And a number of Brethren duly convened-
The Lodge was duly opened in the EA degree-
The minutes of the last meeting was read-
The SC report favorably report of Br. L. Smith proposed as an adjoining member at our last meeting and on motion to was resolved that the report be accepted and the candidate balloted for . On ballot resulted in the unanimous admission of Br. Smith. The report of the Standing Committee on the state of the Lodge funds was read and duly accepted-Nothing further offering after reading the minutes the Lodge closed in Harmony.
Jos. Allen secy.
Br. Reeves paid dues 3 doll (check)
Br. DM Foster 3 do (check)
Br. L. Smith paid adjoining fee 5 dolls (check)
Br. E. Stebbins d do 5 dolls (check)
$16- pd. Treas-23 Oct.
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge No
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
Oct 23 AL 5833
Present George Arnold W.M
Jacob Moore SW
Jn. Waydell JWPT
And a number of Brethren duly assembled-
The Lodge was duly opened in the EA degree-
The minutes of the last meeting was read- The Standing Committee report favorably on Br. E. Stebbins proposed 26 June as an adjoining member and of Mr. Jn. W. Murry for initiation. On motion it was resolved that the report be accepted and the candidates balloted for; they were severally balloted for and the ballots were unanimous in favor of this admission.
Br. W G Henshaw bill for tyling from 5th June to this date inclusive was read and passed for payment if found correct-amount $19- On motion it was resolved that a Committee of two be appointed to wait on Br. Barney and inform him unless he redeems his watch on or before our next election, that it will be sold to the best advantage and the proceeds applied to the payment of a loan granted him some time since. WM appointed to this Committee Brs. Harrison and Yates. On motion it was resolved that Twenty Dollars be handed to the Chairman of the Charity Committee for charitable purposes. Nothing further offering, after the minutes were read the Lodge closed in Harmony.
Jos. Allen Secty.
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge No
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
Nov. 13 AL 5833
Present Br. Jacob Moore Jr. W.M. PT
James T Harding SWPT
Br. Hoyt JWPT
And a number of Brethren duly convened-
The Lodge was duly opened in the EA degree-
The minutes of the last meeting was read- A bill for rent of Lodge room to 1st July inst. amounting to 12.50/100 dolls. Was read and passed for payment. EA Lodge was closed and (crossed out: in conjunction with Montgomery Lodge No. was opened in the) Master Mason opened in due form. When Br. A Powell was brought forward duly prepared and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason-Br. Harrison proposed for initiation Mr. John F. Anderson profession butcher. On motion it was resolved that his name be entered in the minutes and handed to the Standing Committee for the usual investigation. Nothing further offering after reading the minutes the Lodge closed in Harmony.
Jos. Allen Secty.
Mr. F. Anderson prop. Fees 2.00
Br. George paid Eleven dollars towards Br. Wright’s due bill 11.00
13.00
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge No
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
Nov 27 AL 5833
Present George Arnold W.M.
Jacob Moore Jr. SW
Jesse West JW
And a number of Brethren duly assembled-
The Lodge was duly opened in the EA degree-
The minutes of the last meeting was read-
The standing Committee reported favorably of Mr. John F. Anderson for Initiation. On motion it was resolved that the excepted and candidate balloted for –the ballot was unanimous for the admission of the candidate. Br. Arnold proposed Mr. Wm. Hammond of Salem Mastts. Aged 40 years for initiation. On motion resolved that his name be entered on the minutes and handed to the Standing Committee for the usual investigation. Nothing further offering, after reading the minutes the lodge closed in Harmony.
Received dues from Br. Miller $2
Prop. Fee of Wm. Hammond 2 James T Harding
(crossed out Pd. Br. Arnold) 4 p tres. Sec PT
PS of Jas Reilly} Br. Allen
Ref to C Committee
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge No
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
11 Dec. 5833
Present Br. Jacob Moore Jr. W.M. PT
Jesse West SW “
A McLean JW “
And a number of Brethren duly assembled the Lodge was duly opened in the EA degree
the minutes of the last meeting was read.
The Standing Committee reported favorably of Mr. John F Hammond for initiation. On motion it resolved that the report be accepted and the candidate balloted for. The ballot resulted unanimously in favor od the candidates admission. Br, Harrison proposed Mr. John P. Jones profession Shipwright late of Columbia (crossed out; Mechanics) Lodge 392 (don’t know if # is correct) as an adjoining member of this Lodge. On motion it was resolved that his name be entered in the minutes and handed to the SC for the usual investigation.
On motion of Br. Waydell seconded by Br. West that the refreshments be prepared for this Lodge at our next regular night of meeting being the night of election-on motion was further resolved that a Committee of three be appointed to procure the refreshments and that a sum, not exceeding fifty dollars be appropriated for thee purpose-
The WM appointed on the Committee Br. Waydell, Harrison & Harding-Nothing further offering, after reading the minutes the lodge was closed in Harmony.
Br Harrison pd. Prop. Fees Br. Jones $2.00
Br. AM McLean pd dues 3.00
J West pd dues 3.00
$8.00 pd tres.
Joseph Allen Secty.
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge No
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
Dec 25 AL 5833
Present George Allen WM
Jacob Moore Jr. SW
M Thompson JWPT
And a number of Brethren duly assembled-
The minutes of the last meeting was read-
Mr. Jn. F Anderson who was proposed 13 Nov last being in waiting was brought forward duly prepared and received the entered apprentice degree in due form-
A petition for charity from Catherine L. Johnson, widow of the late Br. Leon Johnson, late of Kingston loge No. 20 was read, and on motion it was resolved that the petition be referred to the Charity committee.
The Standing Committee reported favorably of Br. JP Jones as a adjoining member. On motion it was resolved that the report be accepted and the candidate balloted for, the ballot was unanimous of his admission-EA Lodge was closed, and that of MM opened in due form, when the Lodge went into election-Br. George Arnold was duly elected Worshipful master for the ensuing year. Br. Jesse West was duly elected S Warden and br. A. McLean was duly voted J Warden- on motion is was resolved that when there is no opposition the question be taken by a show of hands-
Br. Jn. Waydell Jn George and Geo. Greig (?) were put in nomination for Senior Deacon the ballot went as follows for Waydell 10 votes for George 7 for greig 3. Br. Waydell was therefore declared duly elected. Br. Greig was then put in nomination and unanimously (crossed out appointed ) elected Junior. Deacon. Br. Jos. Allen was duly elected Secretary and Br. Jn. Harrison was again elected Treasurer.
When the following brethren were severally and respectively put in nomination and were duly (Crossed out approved) elected to the subordinate offices for the ensuing year Secy John George and Stephen Plane Masters of Ceremonies , for Stewards Edward Hall & A Powell, for Standing Committee J Moore Jr., Jn Waydell, & (crossed out J West) Jn. George.
For Charity Committee J Waydell J Moore Jr. & J West. For tyler W G Henshaw. MM Lodge was closed and at the same time that of EA opened for the further dispatch of business for the evening. At 9 O clock the lodge was called from Labor to refreshment for a short space of time. Previous to changing the Lodge from MM to EA the officers elect were installed into their respective offices- At ? past 11 the Lodge was called from refreshment to Labor. And after reading the minutes the Lodge was closed in harmony
G Arnold pd dues 3.00
S. Plane pd 3.00
J Harrison 3.00
M Thompson 2.00
A Powell 1.00
J Moore Jr. 3.00
G Greig 1.50
H Avery 2.00
J O Pierce 1.50
J Waydell 3.00
E Stebbins 1.50
J Henderson 3.00
J T Harding 3.00
Br Anderson init fee 18.00
Br. Jones adjg. Fee 3.00
Br. George paid through Avery}
Towards Br. Wright’s dues bill } 3.00
Paid Treasurer $54.30
Jos. Allen Sec.
At a Regular Meeting of Mariners Lodge No
385 held at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
27 December AL 5833
Being St Johns Day
Present Geo Arnold
And a number of Brethren duly assembled-The Lodge was opened in the MM degree. No business appearing before the Lodge the Lodge closed.
Signed S Ketchum Sry PT