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The Annalist.
Each Apprentice gave to the poor fund one guinea , and tlie contribution to the same , including a fine of one shilling , amounted to twenty-five shillings . * Some altercation occurred on the 3 rd July ; but the matter dropped . On the 17 th a discussion took place on the propriety of holding the meeting iu a private room instead of a tavern ; the arguments greatly
excited the members , who expressed their opinions with much warmth . At a following meeting the Master refused to pass the four Apprentices until they presented themselves in a better qualified manner , and placed each under the care of an experienced Mason .- ) - The by-laws in relation to the various officers were read , and exhibited considerable care—Fees , first degree , 3 s . Sd ., and 2 s . 2 d . each for the second ancl third .
Avery animated discussion took place on the llth August relative to the admission of a visiting brother , whose certificate did not appear to have been perfectly regular ; the Brother retired , but promised to bring a better attestation on his next visit . It being considered that the Lodge hacl not been duly constituted , it was resolved that a petition be presented to the Grand Master , to direct a Grand Officerconversant in the French languageto perform
, , the ceremony of constitution . The reply of the Grand Alaster was not merely favourable , but stated that he himself would in a few clays personally constitute the Lodge . The Master appeared to ljave been startled at the condescension , and , considering it impossible to have matters duly prepared , petitioned for his original request , whereon the Grand Master
appointed Bro . Leautier to perform the ceremony ; who , on the 8 th September , constituted the Lodge in a most efficient manner , amid the acclamations of the Brethren . On the 13 th October Bro . Spencer , the Grand Secretary , visited the Lodge . _ At the meeting of the 27 th November there was a very interesting discussion on the conduct of a Brother , which was very creditably
conducted , ancl terminated to the satisfaction of all concerned . The festival of St . John was celebrated with great splendour on the 27 th December , in the presence of the Grand Secretary and many visitors ; there was also a concert on the occasion . 1767 , 26 January , some little points of etiquette as to Grand Officers , & c . explained , relative to a grand concert about to take place . The minutes record all the discussions of the day , which were very
interesting . On the 26 th February , the question arose of admitting as members Brethren who were not conversant with the French language ; the debate was conducted with much animation . —The Master was requested to give his opinion , which he did with considerable effectstating that the Lodge was founded expressly for the advantage of foreign Brethren speaking the French language ; and that although a few English Brethren hacl been admittedit would be a better security
, for the original object that the number should not be increased , but that visiting Brethren , whether they spoke French or not , might claim admission by law . At the sitting of the Lodge on the 13 th April , the Master announced that at the last committee of charity it was stated , that no distressed
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The Annalist.
Each Apprentice gave to the poor fund one guinea , and tlie contribution to the same , including a fine of one shilling , amounted to twenty-five shillings . * Some altercation occurred on the 3 rd July ; but the matter dropped . On the 17 th a discussion took place on the propriety of holding the meeting iu a private room instead of a tavern ; the arguments greatly
excited the members , who expressed their opinions with much warmth . At a following meeting the Master refused to pass the four Apprentices until they presented themselves in a better qualified manner , and placed each under the care of an experienced Mason .- ) - The by-laws in relation to the various officers were read , and exhibited considerable care—Fees , first degree , 3 s . Sd ., and 2 s . 2 d . each for the second ancl third .
Avery animated discussion took place on the llth August relative to the admission of a visiting brother , whose certificate did not appear to have been perfectly regular ; the Brother retired , but promised to bring a better attestation on his next visit . It being considered that the Lodge hacl not been duly constituted , it was resolved that a petition be presented to the Grand Master , to direct a Grand Officerconversant in the French languageto perform
, , the ceremony of constitution . The reply of the Grand Alaster was not merely favourable , but stated that he himself would in a few clays personally constitute the Lodge . The Master appeared to ljave been startled at the condescension , and , considering it impossible to have matters duly prepared , petitioned for his original request , whereon the Grand Master
appointed Bro . Leautier to perform the ceremony ; who , on the 8 th September , constituted the Lodge in a most efficient manner , amid the acclamations of the Brethren . On the 13 th October Bro . Spencer , the Grand Secretary , visited the Lodge . _ At the meeting of the 27 th November there was a very interesting discussion on the conduct of a Brother , which was very creditably
conducted , ancl terminated to the satisfaction of all concerned . The festival of St . John was celebrated with great splendour on the 27 th December , in the presence of the Grand Secretary and many visitors ; there was also a concert on the occasion . 1767 , 26 January , some little points of etiquette as to Grand Officers , & c . explained , relative to a grand concert about to take place . The minutes record all the discussions of the day , which were very
interesting . On the 26 th February , the question arose of admitting as members Brethren who were not conversant with the French language ; the debate was conducted with much animation . —The Master was requested to give his opinion , which he did with considerable effectstating that the Lodge was founded expressly for the advantage of foreign Brethren speaking the French language ; and that although a few English Brethren hacl been admittedit would be a better security
, for the original object that the number should not be increased , but that visiting Brethren , whether they spoke French or not , might claim admission by law . At the sitting of the Lodge on the 13 th April , the Master announced that at the last committee of charity it was stated , that no distressed