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History Of R.A. Masonry In The Province Of Lincolnshire.
in the petition for the appointment of Dr . Oliver as P . G . Supt ., as » Chapter of whioh he was many years First Principal . 1817 . Dec . 7 . Correspondence with Grand Chap ter to become con
formable . Charter £ 3 5 s , and Registration fee for each Comp . 5 s . 1819 . Deo . 5 . Name Cyrns Chapter of Independence . 1820 . June 11 . Chapter of Concord . C harter of Constitntion renewed .
1822 . May 12 . Rev . Matthew Barnetfc recommended as P . G , Supt . 1835 . Juno 28 . Grand Chapter of Promulgation * convened . M . E . Wright , Z ., deputed . Report of same received July 27 . 1846 . First P . G . Chapter held at the County Assembly Rooms , under
the presidency of Rev . J . 0 . Dakevno . 1847 . April 20 . M . E . Comp . Rev . J . 0 . Dakevne , P . G . Supt ., left the Province , having removed to Wolverhampton . 1849 . Jnly 20 . Prov . Gd . Chap , held at the County Assembly Rooms , Lincoln .
1849 . The Rt . Hon . the Earl of Yarborough , Depntv Grand Master of England , and P . G . M . of Lincolnshire , appointed P . G . Supt . for the Province , in succession to M . E . Comp . the Rev . J . 0 . Dakeyne , who
had left the county . 1851 . Oct . 27 . Installation and Enthronement of Lord Yarborough as P . G . Supt ., Comp . Bromhead as acting P . G . H . performing the ceremony .
1854 . May 18 . The new Chapter Hall , in Grantham Street , dedicated by the Earl of Yarborough . The present Chapter was consecrated Jnly 28 t . h , 1869 , by M . E . Comp . William Henry Smyth , the present Prov . Grand Snpt ., then P . Z . 792 . The Present Charter is dated May 5 th , 1869 . The
Chapter of C < mcovd has held meetings in all for sixty years , but only twenty-eight Companions have filled the office of First Principal dor . in ? thafc time , giving an average of over two years to each . Out of this number of past First Principals six are subscribing members in 1875 . The meetings are held first Tuesday in each month .
2 nd . St . Botolph ' s Chapter 272 , held at Boston , and attached to the Harmony Lodge . The Chapter appears , from an old Minute Boob in the possession of Comp J . Allen , S . E . 272 , to have held meetings ( withont warrant ) as early as 1807 , which were regularly continued nntil 1821 . No evidence is forthcoming between this date and 1844 ,
when St . Botolph Chapter , No . 339 , was constituted and dedicated by the Lincoln Companions ( Comps . Dakeyne , Bromhead , Goodacre , Taylor , Whitehouse , etc ., being present as members of Concord , 374 ) . The present charter is dated Nov . 1 st , 1843 , signed by Zetland Pro Z ., Salisbury H ., Ramsbottom J ., William H . White S . E ., and . A . Dobie N .
Chapters were held in 1846 , and again in 1850 , 1862 , and 1863 , after which date there is no evidence nntil ifc was revived by dispensation dated 19 th January , 1871 . Since which time it has held regular meetings , and all its past principals continue subscribing members , The meetings are held the 3 rd Monday in each month . Extracts from old Minute Book , belonging to Chapter St . Botolph , No . 272 , Boston , dating from Mar . 15 , 1807 .
FIRST ENTRY" Holy lioyal Arch Chapter convened and held at the Ship Tavern , Boston , by the sanction of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 453 . Companions Present—Wm . f Willman Z ., Cohen H . Jno . Wilson J .
Bros . Wm . Wells , John Brotherton , West Brotherton , Adam Dods , Wm . Wilkinson , Jno . Barton , Hawson Scarborough , and Thos . Wilson . " Chapter convened in due form 15 th March , " ! 1807 , when R W . Bros . Willman , John Wilson and Cohen presided as Grand Chiefs , and finding Bros . Wm . Wells , Jno . Brotherton , West Brotherton , Adam
Dods , Wm . Wilkinson , Jno . Barton , Hawson Scarborough and Thos Wilson duly qualified , exalted them to the sublime degree of R . A Masons . Chapter then adjourned nntil next meeting . " 1807 . March 18 . " Chapter convened in due form , when E . W . Bro Chas . Willman , John Wilson and Cohen presided as Grand Chiefs , Bra
Wm . Wells and Bro . John Brotherton , weie duly elected Grand Chiefs for the ensuing twelve months . West Brotherton Scribe Ezra , Adam Dods Assistant Scribe Nehemiah , Wm . Wilkinson Treasurer , Bro . Jno . Wilson Principal Sojourner , Jno . Barton and Hawson Soarborough Sojourners , etc . " 1807 . Dec . 27 . After two exaltations the " Chapter then adjourned until the first Sunday in April . "
History Of R.A. Masonry In The Province Of Lincolnshire.
At this time it appears to have been the custom for the Chapter to ieet on the first Sunday in January , April , Jnly , October . Tho exaltation fen was one guinea , Quarterly subscription Is , each brother on his exaltation to pay one year ' s subscription in addition f . o exaltation fee . Among other items of expenditure in 1808 is £ 5 5 s " to Bro . Choen * for his attendance and information . "
1809 . Jan . 1 . "Day of Election" ( Officers ) , evidently the first Sunday of year , Principals styled M . E ., Grand Chiefs , Z ., etc . 1811 . July 7 . It was unanimously agreed " that every Companion resident in Boston , who neglects to attend tho wishes of the Chapter ,
•• fter receiving a snmmons signed with the triple Tau , shall pay a fine of one shilling , nnl ^ ss he is sick or out of town , and that every Companion who neglects his attendance after receiving a summons signed HAB . shall pay a fine of two shillings and sixpence , unless sick or out of Town . "
1812 . Chapter of Instruction instituted on the Sunday afternoon preceding the regular meeting of tho Chapter . 1813 . Five guineas voted " to the Craft Lodge , towards the expenses at the procession . "t 1816 . April 28 . Agreed thafc " on account of the absence of the P . G . M . that Bro . Barnett , D . P . G .. be wrote too . to now his .. ppwrion wttn . Respect to gaining a Warrant for Holding a Chapter . "
1817 . Jan . 12 . Two guineas voted to the widow of our late Bro . and Comp . Rylafcfc . First mention here of new No . of Harmony Lodge 512 , although altered in 1814 . At several meetings , there being no other bnsiness , the " Bro . Comps . lectur'd on the Holy Royal Arch . " 1819 . April 18 . First meeting at private room , Church Street ,
Boston . 1821 . June 17 . Resolved to " write to GrandChapter for a warrant . " The Chapter appears to have met regularly from 1807 to 1821 , but from this date till 1844 the Minute Book is a blank . It appears probable that no meetings were held as on the very next page after the above entry appear the following : —
The Rmjal Arch Chapter of 8 t . Botolph , No . 339 , convened at the Lodge Boom , Church Street , Boston , Ufa June , 1844 . The Chapter was opened in due form by the Companions of the Chapter of Concord , No . 374 , Lincoln , when Bros . Comp . Jas . Dixon and James Thornton , Spalding , were obligated afresh . t
The Chapter was duly consecrated , and Comp . Geo . Coltman was appointed first Principal , Bro . Comp . B . Williamson second Principal , Bro . Comp . Z . Woodward third Principal , and all were regularly installed . Ifc was agreed that the By-Laws be the same as the Chapter of Concord .
1846 . May 28 . Among those present were several Comps . of the Chapter of Concord , 374 , viz . Rev . J . 0 . Dakeyne P . G . Snpt ,, Comps . Bromhead Z .. § Cotton H ., Goodacre P . G . S . E ., Wheelhouse P . H ., Taylor J ., Middleton N ., and Hanson J . " The Graud Superintendent produced the Patent appointing him to his office . " From an old account book it appears thafc afc this time the exaltation fee was £ 3 3 s .
1850 . April 11 . " Bro . Wm . Howell was exalted as a serving brother without fees by virtue of a dispensation from the Earl of Yarborough , Grand Supt ., for that , purpose . " In the present Minute Book we find the first entry as follows : — 1862 . Jnne . Comp . Bailes elected first Principal , Tidswell second , and Stainbank third .
No notice of any meeting between 18 o 0 and 1862 . 1863 . Dispensation from the Earl of Zetland M . E . Z . to exalt Bro . Joshua Marjason as Serving Comp . 1871 . Chapter revived by dispensation , since which time the meet , ings have been continuous . 3 rd . All Saints' Chapter , No . 422 , held at Gainsboro ' , was founded
Aug . 15 , 1836 , and attached to the Yarborough Lodge , at that time No . 611 . The Charter is dated May 1 , 1836 . Meetings have been held since its commencement , but the Register of the earlier Prin . cipals has not been kept . Of the nine First Principals who have held office in this Chapter , whose names have been registered , six are still subscribing members , including M . E . Comp . J . W . Pnshley , the First
Principal of this Chapter when it was f > nnded . The meetings are held the 2 nd Monday in Feb ., May , Aug ., and Nov . 4 th . Oliver Chapter , No . 792 , held at Grimsby , was founded June 5 , 1865 , and is attached to the Pelbam Pillar Lodge , the charter being dated May 3 , 1865 . It has held meetings continuously since its establishment , and is the largest Chapter in the Province . Of the nine
Companions who have held office as First Principals up to the formation of the P . G . Chapter , six are still snbscribing members , including M . E . Comp . W . H . Smyth , the present Prov . Grand Supt ., who was First Principal of the Chapter when it was founded . The meetings are held on the third Tuesday bi-monthly in Feb ., April , June , Aug .,
Oct ., and Dec . 5 th . Saint James Chapter , No . 712 , held at Louth , and attached to the Lindsey Lodge . This Chapter was founded July 31 , 1874 , the Charter being dated May 6 , 1874 , M . E . Comp . James Fowler was the First Principal elected . The meetings are held the Friday after the full moon iu Jan ., April , July , and October .
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History Of R.A. Masonry In The Province Of Lincolnshire.
in the petition for the appointment of Dr . Oliver as P . G . Supt ., as » Chapter of whioh he was many years First Principal . 1817 . Dec . 7 . Correspondence with Grand Chap ter to become con
formable . Charter £ 3 5 s , and Registration fee for each Comp . 5 s . 1819 . Deo . 5 . Name Cyrns Chapter of Independence . 1820 . June 11 . Chapter of Concord . C harter of Constitntion renewed .
1822 . May 12 . Rev . Matthew Barnetfc recommended as P . G , Supt . 1835 . Juno 28 . Grand Chapter of Promulgation * convened . M . E . Wright , Z ., deputed . Report of same received July 27 . 1846 . First P . G . Chapter held at the County Assembly Rooms , under
the presidency of Rev . J . 0 . Dakevno . 1847 . April 20 . M . E . Comp . Rev . J . 0 . Dakevne , P . G . Supt ., left the Province , having removed to Wolverhampton . 1849 . Jnly 20 . Prov . Gd . Chap , held at the County Assembly Rooms , Lincoln .
1849 . The Rt . Hon . the Earl of Yarborough , Depntv Grand Master of England , and P . G . M . of Lincolnshire , appointed P . G . Supt . for the Province , in succession to M . E . Comp . the Rev . J . 0 . Dakeyne , who
had left the county . 1851 . Oct . 27 . Installation and Enthronement of Lord Yarborough as P . G . Supt ., Comp . Bromhead as acting P . G . H . performing the ceremony .
1854 . May 18 . The new Chapter Hall , in Grantham Street , dedicated by the Earl of Yarborough . The present Chapter was consecrated Jnly 28 t . h , 1869 , by M . E . Comp . William Henry Smyth , the present Prov . Grand Snpt ., then P . Z . 792 . The Present Charter is dated May 5 th , 1869 . The
Chapter of C < mcovd has held meetings in all for sixty years , but only twenty-eight Companions have filled the office of First Principal dor . in ? thafc time , giving an average of over two years to each . Out of this number of past First Principals six are subscribing members in 1875 . The meetings are held first Tuesday in each month .
2 nd . St . Botolph ' s Chapter 272 , held at Boston , and attached to the Harmony Lodge . The Chapter appears , from an old Minute Boob in the possession of Comp J . Allen , S . E . 272 , to have held meetings ( withont warrant ) as early as 1807 , which were regularly continued nntil 1821 . No evidence is forthcoming between this date and 1844 ,
when St . Botolph Chapter , No . 339 , was constituted and dedicated by the Lincoln Companions ( Comps . Dakeyne , Bromhead , Goodacre , Taylor , Whitehouse , etc ., being present as members of Concord , 374 ) . The present charter is dated Nov . 1 st , 1843 , signed by Zetland Pro Z ., Salisbury H ., Ramsbottom J ., William H . White S . E ., and . A . Dobie N .
Chapters were held in 1846 , and again in 1850 , 1862 , and 1863 , after which date there is no evidence nntil ifc was revived by dispensation dated 19 th January , 1871 . Since which time it has held regular meetings , and all its past principals continue subscribing members , The meetings are held the 3 rd Monday in each month . Extracts from old Minute Book , belonging to Chapter St . Botolph , No . 272 , Boston , dating from Mar . 15 , 1807 .
FIRST ENTRY" Holy lioyal Arch Chapter convened and held at the Ship Tavern , Boston , by the sanction of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 453 . Companions Present—Wm . f Willman Z ., Cohen H . Jno . Wilson J .
Bros . Wm . Wells , John Brotherton , West Brotherton , Adam Dods , Wm . Wilkinson , Jno . Barton , Hawson Scarborough , and Thos . Wilson . " Chapter convened in due form 15 th March , " ! 1807 , when R W . Bros . Willman , John Wilson and Cohen presided as Grand Chiefs , and finding Bros . Wm . Wells , Jno . Brotherton , West Brotherton , Adam
Dods , Wm . Wilkinson , Jno . Barton , Hawson Scarborough and Thos Wilson duly qualified , exalted them to the sublime degree of R . A Masons . Chapter then adjourned nntil next meeting . " 1807 . March 18 . " Chapter convened in due form , when E . W . Bro Chas . Willman , John Wilson and Cohen presided as Grand Chiefs , Bra
Wm . Wells and Bro . John Brotherton , weie duly elected Grand Chiefs for the ensuing twelve months . West Brotherton Scribe Ezra , Adam Dods Assistant Scribe Nehemiah , Wm . Wilkinson Treasurer , Bro . Jno . Wilson Principal Sojourner , Jno . Barton and Hawson Soarborough Sojourners , etc . " 1807 . Dec . 27 . After two exaltations the " Chapter then adjourned until the first Sunday in April . "
History Of R.A. Masonry In The Province Of Lincolnshire.
At this time it appears to have been the custom for the Chapter to ieet on the first Sunday in January , April , Jnly , October . Tho exaltation fen was one guinea , Quarterly subscription Is , each brother on his exaltation to pay one year ' s subscription in addition f . o exaltation fee . Among other items of expenditure in 1808 is £ 5 5 s " to Bro . Choen * for his attendance and information . "
1809 . Jan . 1 . "Day of Election" ( Officers ) , evidently the first Sunday of year , Principals styled M . E ., Grand Chiefs , Z ., etc . 1811 . July 7 . It was unanimously agreed " that every Companion resident in Boston , who neglects to attend tho wishes of the Chapter ,
•• fter receiving a snmmons signed with the triple Tau , shall pay a fine of one shilling , nnl ^ ss he is sick or out of town , and that every Companion who neglects his attendance after receiving a summons signed HAB . shall pay a fine of two shillings and sixpence , unless sick or out of Town . "
1812 . Chapter of Instruction instituted on the Sunday afternoon preceding the regular meeting of tho Chapter . 1813 . Five guineas voted " to the Craft Lodge , towards the expenses at the procession . "t 1816 . April 28 . Agreed thafc " on account of the absence of the P . G . M . that Bro . Barnett , D . P . G .. be wrote too . to now his .. ppwrion wttn . Respect to gaining a Warrant for Holding a Chapter . "
1817 . Jan . 12 . Two guineas voted to the widow of our late Bro . and Comp . Rylafcfc . First mention here of new No . of Harmony Lodge 512 , although altered in 1814 . At several meetings , there being no other bnsiness , the " Bro . Comps . lectur'd on the Holy Royal Arch . " 1819 . April 18 . First meeting at private room , Church Street ,
Boston . 1821 . June 17 . Resolved to " write to GrandChapter for a warrant . " The Chapter appears to have met regularly from 1807 to 1821 , but from this date till 1844 the Minute Book is a blank . It appears probable that no meetings were held as on the very next page after the above entry appear the following : —
The Rmjal Arch Chapter of 8 t . Botolph , No . 339 , convened at the Lodge Boom , Church Street , Boston , Ufa June , 1844 . The Chapter was opened in due form by the Companions of the Chapter of Concord , No . 374 , Lincoln , when Bros . Comp . Jas . Dixon and James Thornton , Spalding , were obligated afresh . t
The Chapter was duly consecrated , and Comp . Geo . Coltman was appointed first Principal , Bro . Comp . B . Williamson second Principal , Bro . Comp . Z . Woodward third Principal , and all were regularly installed . Ifc was agreed that the By-Laws be the same as the Chapter of Concord .
1846 . May 28 . Among those present were several Comps . of the Chapter of Concord , 374 , viz . Rev . J . 0 . Dakeyne P . G . Snpt ,, Comps . Bromhead Z .. § Cotton H ., Goodacre P . G . S . E ., Wheelhouse P . H ., Taylor J ., Middleton N ., and Hanson J . " The Graud Superintendent produced the Patent appointing him to his office . " From an old account book it appears thafc afc this time the exaltation fee was £ 3 3 s .
1850 . April 11 . " Bro . Wm . Howell was exalted as a serving brother without fees by virtue of a dispensation from the Earl of Yarborough , Grand Supt ., for that , purpose . " In the present Minute Book we find the first entry as follows : — 1862 . Jnne . Comp . Bailes elected first Principal , Tidswell second , and Stainbank third .
No notice of any meeting between 18 o 0 and 1862 . 1863 . Dispensation from the Earl of Zetland M . E . Z . to exalt Bro . Joshua Marjason as Serving Comp . 1871 . Chapter revived by dispensation , since which time the meet , ings have been continuous . 3 rd . All Saints' Chapter , No . 422 , held at Gainsboro ' , was founded
Aug . 15 , 1836 , and attached to the Yarborough Lodge , at that time No . 611 . The Charter is dated May 1 , 1836 . Meetings have been held since its commencement , but the Register of the earlier Prin . cipals has not been kept . Of the nine First Principals who have held office in this Chapter , whose names have been registered , six are still subscribing members , including M . E . Comp . J . W . Pnshley , the First
Principal of this Chapter when it was f > nnded . The meetings are held the 2 nd Monday in Feb ., May , Aug ., and Nov . 4 th . Oliver Chapter , No . 792 , held at Grimsby , was founded June 5 , 1865 , and is attached to the Pelbam Pillar Lodge , the charter being dated May 3 , 1865 . It has held meetings continuously since its establishment , and is the largest Chapter in the Province . Of the nine
Companions who have held office as First Principals up to the formation of the P . G . Chapter , six are still snbscribing members , including M . E . Comp . W . H . Smyth , the present Prov . Grand Supt ., who was First Principal of the Chapter when it was founded . The meetings are held on the third Tuesday bi-monthly in Feb ., April , June , Aug .,
Oct ., and Dec . 5 th . Saint James Chapter , No . 712 , held at Louth , and attached to the Lindsey Lodge . This Chapter was founded July 31 , 1874 , the Charter being dated May 6 , 1874 , M . E . Comp . James Fowler was the First Principal elected . The meetings are held the Friday after the full moon iu Jan ., April , July , and October .