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The Annalist.
Brother , if a foreigner , could be relieved with more than 5 / . ; and that during the discussion on the subject , it came out that the Lodge of Friendship , No . 3 , * had purchased its rank , and that Bro . French , who had negociated the matter , was suspended until definitive judgment be passed . It being stated that the Grand Master of the Lodges of Hanover was in the ante-room , it was resolved to invite him to witness the ivorking of
the Lodge . The Grand Master of Hanover was accordingly introduced , with ample ceremony . He was requested to assume the chair and direct the work , but he declined , preferring to witness the ceremonies according to the Grand Lodge of England . —Bro . Cole ( at the time a celebrated Mason ) appeared to be a joining member . The succession of the Duke of Beaufort to the Masonic throne was announced on the 25 th April , together with the general invitation of the
Loclge to attend the customary grand festival . A most interesting discussion took place relating to the state of the Loclge , charges for banquets , and a proposition to subscribe to English and foreign lotteries , regulations as to visitors , & c . The first years' transactions concluded to the perfect satisfaction of the members and their numerous friends . The second year of the Lodge commenced with some regulations as to the refreshments ; there appeared to be two tables , one for the senior and one for the junior members , the former had a ticket for four shillings
for liquor , the other one for two shillings . Bro . Vignoles was re-elected Master , ivho appointed Bro . Leautier as his deputy , and Bros . Duval and Long as Wardens , Bro . Blache was elected Treasurer . The installation of the W . M . was celebrated with considerable display and hospitality ; the visitors were very numerous . In the following month ( July ) the Loclge helcl a summer meeting at the iAIermaid , Hackney , in honour of the Master ' s natal clay , on which
occasion the Masonic enjoyments were followed by a ball , ivhich greatly delighted the ladies . At the following meeting a discussion took place on the question , whether a Brother who had become affiliated with other Lodges could continue a member ? it . was argued that the Lodges stated were not " within the bills of mortality . " The Brother was left to decide whether he would retire from the other Lodges or this . f At a subsequent meeting
the Brother was dismissed . The Master and his assistants visited the Lodge of Antiquity , at the Queen ' s Arms tavern , St . Paul's Church-yard , in September , and were very warmly welcomed . Any deviation from strict law of discipline or practice appears to have been followed by some oblation to charitable purposes . Bro . Dunckerley , P . G . M . for Hampshire , visited the Loclge , and
was received with every mark of distinction and respect . He again visited on the I 7 th February following . It is worthy of remark that the cash account was audited at every meeting , ancl that all the minutes were subscribed to by Bro . Vignoles .
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The Annalist.
Brother , if a foreigner , could be relieved with more than 5 / . ; and that during the discussion on the subject , it came out that the Lodge of Friendship , No . 3 , * had purchased its rank , and that Bro . French , who had negociated the matter , was suspended until definitive judgment be passed . It being stated that the Grand Master of the Lodges of Hanover was in the ante-room , it was resolved to invite him to witness the ivorking of
the Lodge . The Grand Master of Hanover was accordingly introduced , with ample ceremony . He was requested to assume the chair and direct the work , but he declined , preferring to witness the ceremonies according to the Grand Lodge of England . —Bro . Cole ( at the time a celebrated Mason ) appeared to be a joining member . The succession of the Duke of Beaufort to the Masonic throne was announced on the 25 th April , together with the general invitation of the
Loclge to attend the customary grand festival . A most interesting discussion took place relating to the state of the Loclge , charges for banquets , and a proposition to subscribe to English and foreign lotteries , regulations as to visitors , & c . The first years' transactions concluded to the perfect satisfaction of the members and their numerous friends . The second year of the Lodge commenced with some regulations as to the refreshments ; there appeared to be two tables , one for the senior and one for the junior members , the former had a ticket for four shillings
for liquor , the other one for two shillings . Bro . Vignoles was re-elected Master , ivho appointed Bro . Leautier as his deputy , and Bros . Duval and Long as Wardens , Bro . Blache was elected Treasurer . The installation of the W . M . was celebrated with considerable display and hospitality ; the visitors were very numerous . In the following month ( July ) the Loclge helcl a summer meeting at the iAIermaid , Hackney , in honour of the Master ' s natal clay , on which
occasion the Masonic enjoyments were followed by a ball , ivhich greatly delighted the ladies . At the following meeting a discussion took place on the question , whether a Brother who had become affiliated with other Lodges could continue a member ? it . was argued that the Lodges stated were not " within the bills of mortality . " The Brother was left to decide whether he would retire from the other Lodges or this . f At a subsequent meeting
the Brother was dismissed . The Master and his assistants visited the Lodge of Antiquity , at the Queen ' s Arms tavern , St . Paul's Church-yard , in September , and were very warmly welcomed . Any deviation from strict law of discipline or practice appears to have been followed by some oblation to charitable purposes . Bro . Dunckerley , P . G . M . for Hampshire , visited the Loclge , and
was received with every mark of distinction and respect . He again visited on the I 7 th February following . It is worthy of remark that the cash account was audited at every meeting , ancl that all the minutes were subscribed to by Bro . Vignoles .