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1. The rapid extension of the principles of Free Masonry and the increase of members. There are now in the United States some thirty Grand Lodges with about two thousand subordinate lodges.
The number of members is supposed to be more than sixty thousand. The returns to the Grand Lodges of the several states show that in nearly all of them there has been a large increase of members. Many of the old lodges which had long lain dormant, have revived and resumed their work with zeal, and are now in a state of healthful progress. Many new lodges have been established and have commenced a career of active usefulness.
2. Another pleasant feature of this correspondence is the evidence it affords of progress in what must ever constitute the essential strength and beauty of our order. There is a manliness of tone, a business like, vigorous style in the official communications and reports of the R. W. Grand Masters and the several committees—a clear perception and able discussion of the principles and interests of the craft, which show a substantial progress in the several lodges in what is more important to Masonry than mere increase of members.
3. Another feature deserving notice is the desire manifested to remove whatever defects, sources of irritation or alienation may still remain in the lodges. All institutions in human hands have defects to be remedied or diminished by time and experience. It would be strange, indeed, if our beloved order were an exception to this general law, and especially when we consider that it had lain for so long a time in comparative inaction. So many of our brethren have lived for years without the sound of the gavel— the working tools of our craft lying in disuse and wasting by " the tooth of time " — it would be strange indeed if they were all at once in perfect working order, or if the workmen and overseers should all without experience be prepared to work in perfect harmony and with the skill of master builders. Since the reign of bitterness which sprang up in the effort to destroy our own temple, and the succession of anti-isms which have followed in its train, and swept the bosom of society, it would be passing strange that there should be no discord and no diversity among the materials gathered hastily from all the diversities of the human family, scattered through some thirty states, and from all sections, sects, professions and parties. In some of the states, since the revival of Masonry, there have arisen questions of jurisdiction, diversities of manner and discrepancies in the instruction and work of the order, which have given rise to some dissension and want of harmony in action. It is pleasant to find evidence that the ancient pillars and landmarks are strong and stable enough to bear something of this action, of conflicting waves; and that there is a healthful progress in removing the rubbish, and the causes of friction and annoyance in the working of the craft.
The committee regret to find that the unhappy controversy in regard to jurisdiction, between the sister Grand Lodges of Louisiana and Mississippi, is not yet terminated. Whatever may be the merits of the argument on either
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side of this controversy, there are manifested by each party some of those excrescences of human frailty and passion which suggest the necessity of a more free use of the gavel, and a more liberal exercise of faith, hope and charity. The existence of such a protracted controversy between the Grand Lodges of two adjacent states, as well as other valid reasons, is fitted to urge upon the attention of the several Grand Lodges of the United States a full and immediate consideration of the expediency of the establishment of a General Grand Lodge. This subject has already engaged the attention of several Grand Lodges, and been partially discussed and passed upon by some of them, and has already been commended to your notice by our M. W. Grand Master in his annual communication, and your committee would express their conviction that this subject deserves to be carefully examined at this session of the Grand Lodge.
A brief statement of the position of this question may be deserved. It may perhaps be generally understood by the members of this body, that a convention was called to meet in the city of Baltimore on the 23d of September, 1847, by a circular issued by the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Maryland to consider the expediency of forming a General Grand Lodge of the United States, and take such action thereupon as should seem to be desirable.
In that convention there were delegates from the Grand Lodges of North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Arkansas and Maryland, and letters were read from the secretaries of several other Grand Lodges in reply to the circular which called the convention, stating that their Grand Lodges had approved the objects of the convention and assigning reasons why it was not convenient to send delegates. The convention was in session two days, and the results of their deliberations appear in their published proceedings, a copy of which is herewith submitted as a part of this report.
It will be seen by this document that a Constitution fob a Supreme Grand Lodge of the United States was submitted, discussed and adopted by the convention. The first Article of the Constitution declares the Grand Lodges of the United States united under one Supreme Grand Lodge, provided that before the 1st day of January, 1849, sixteen of the Grand Lodges shall have ratified this Constitution, and not otherwise; and is to take effect only on such Grand Lodges as shall ratify and adopt this Constitution or may be formed under it. The several Articles of the Constitution seem to be carefully drawn, and, in general, well adapted to secure the end proposed, and the committee would refer to the document itself for a full view of its particular features. The Constitution is accompanied by an address to the officers and members of the several Grand Lodges, setting forth in condensed form the leading motives for creating a Supreme Grand Lodge, and replying to certain objections which have been urged against it. Should this Grand Lodge take action on the question thus submitted, your committee recommend the reading of that address as preliminary to such
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action. If the voice of this Grand Lodge is to be heard on this question prior to its decision, in January, 1849, it is necessary that we should consider and act upon it at this session. The subject is one of vital and commanding importance to the welfare of the order now, and will be increasingly so in view of the multiplication of lodges and the rapid increase of members. Such a confederation of the Grand Lodges of the states of our American Union would have a happy influence in extending the fraternal intercourse of good men in all sections, and contributing to the harmony and stability not only of Fremasonry, but of all the social, civil and religious institutions of our common country. Such an organization would put the lodges of this country on a similar basis with that of the chapters and encampments; and afford the most direct and practicable mode of correspondence with the ancient and honorable Masonic bodies in other countries, thus bringing into actual and early communication all the branches of the Masonic fraternity throughout the world. Would not such an intercourse, endeared by the cement of fraternal affection, be a delightful spectacle in an age like this ? And is not the way preparing for it, in the providence of God, even in the convulsions and revolutions which now shake the eastern hemisphere ? Such an affiliation and intercourse of the Masonic bodies throughout the world might contribute largely to the progress of humanity, the diffusion of light and love, the peace of the world, and the reign of universal benevolence. It would tend to these results by its influence in settling disputed questions of jurisdiction, harmonizing discrepancies in the symbols, languages and usages of the order, and removing the remaining rubbish around our temple walls, accumulated during years of inaction and neglect, or by which vandal hands have sought to hedge up the way of access to our doors, and make them inaccessible to " poor, blind candidates," or cause to stumble those of our craft who should presume to pass and repass without the necessary due-guards and appropriate qualifications.
The limited time afforded the Committee, and the length of this report, prevent a particular notice of several questions and usages of some importance which have been discussed in some of the Grand Lodges, and which the judicious action of a Supreme Grand Lodge might happily remove or diminish. Such questions may properly claim the attention of those who shall hereafter be intrusted with the correspondence of the lodge.
In conclusion the committee would congratulate the members of this Grand Lodge, and through its channels of communication, all good men and Masons throughout the world, on the rapid spread of our principles and the extension of the Mystic tie that binds the worthy and the true in fraternal affection, too strong to be permanently severed by the force of sectional or selfish interests, the conflicts of party or of sect, or destroyed in the agitations and revolutions with which the civilized world is now convulsed. All the aspects of the age now concur with the prophetic visions unfolded in the
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first Great Light of Masonry in the assurance that revolution shall succeed revolution, " till He shall come whose right it is to reign," and the triumph of liberty and law, of human rights and human happiness shall be secured to all our race.
From these revolutions Freemasonry has nothing to fear. Her principles are based upon foundations which cannot be destroyed by the violence of open enemies or the treachery of false friends. Whatever may become of its external organization, the principles which are its essential life are imperishable, and will survive the wreck of all human organizations.
"Truth crushed to earth revives again ;—-The eternal years of God are hers."
Freemasonry claims as its foundation the principles of truth—truth adapted to the nature and necessities of man, and not merely to a particular age or nation, or any peculiar state of society. The distinctive and original elements of the human soul are such that the truths and principles inculcated in our Order, are adapted to afford a salutary restraint, discipline and development. Our symbols and ceremonies are fitted to enforce these truths and give them control over the heart and the life. It remains then for those who embrace these principles, and cherish the symbols and rites which illustrate and enforce them, to show to the world the excellence of their principles, and the fruits of their masonic labor in noble examples and worthy deeds. May it be the high privilege as well as the exalted purpose of all who have shared the toils, and reproaches, and persecutions through which our Order has been called to pass, and all who have more recently come in to share the labor and the honor of repairing and beautifying the walls of our ancient temple, to guard well the ancient landmarks and transmit in all their purity, the privileges we have inherited, to those who shall succeed us when called from our earthly labors. May we all, under the eye of the Divine Master, encircled by his Providence, sustained by his grace and purified by his truth, so discipline our hearts and lives—so fulfill the appropriate duties of life, and finish the work here assigned us, that when our earthly tabernacle shall be dissolved, we may be admitted with all the faithful to the upper temple, that building of God, eternal in the heavens, and hear the cordial greeting of our Supreme Grand Master—" Well done, good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."
Respectfully submitted,
CYBIL PEARL,
JOSIAH PIERCE,
F. BRADFORD,
Committee.
On motion,
Voted, That the Grand Master be authorized and requested, through the District Deputy Grand Masters, or otherwise, to cite any such lodges as have made no returns to the Grand Lodge within five years past, to appear
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adoption, by this Grand Lodge, of the Constitution aforesaid, as prescribed by the second section of the fourth article thereof.
The Committee on Warrants and Charters, to whom was referred the petition of the members of King Hiram Lodge, reported that the prayer thereof be granted.
Report read and accepted.
The same committee, to whom was referred the petition of Mount Hope Lodge, U. D., reported that the prayer thereof be granted.
Report read and accepted.
The Grand Lodge then proceeded to the consideration of the new Constitution and By-Laws reported at the last annual communication ; and voted to consider and pass upon the same, article by article. And after considering and passing upon the whole of part first and part second, and to the third article of part third, the further consideration thereof was suspended for the present on account of other business.
The Committee on Warrants and Charters, to whom was referred the petition of Star in the East Lodge, U. D., reported that the prayer thereof be granted.
Report read and accepted.
On motion,
Voted, That the new lodges to whom charters have this day been voted, be required to pay therefor such fees only as are prescribed in the new constitution.
The Grand Lodge was then called off until 2 o'clock p. m.
May 4, 2 o'clock p. m.
The Grand Lodge was called to labor.
The committee to whom was referred the report of the Dis-
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trict Deputy Grand Master of the eighth district, in reference to the withholding of the regalia, &c, of St. John's Lodge, by Bro. J. Clark, reported that the Grand Master be requested to cause another call to be made upon Bro. Clark to deliver up the property of said lodge, and if he still refuses, the Grand Lodge may take further action thereon.
Report read and accepted.
The Grand Master then reported to the Grand Lodge that in August last he had received a petition from Tranquil Lodge, setting forth that the village in the town of Auburn, where said lodge was holden, is nearly equally divided by the line separating said town from the town of Danville; that they have not and cannot, at present, procure a suitable hall on the Auburn side in which to hold their meetings, but could be well accommodated within a few rods of the Danville side of the line; and praying for a dispensation to hold said lodge in that part of Danville connected with the village aforesaid. That he had, on the 31st day of August last, granted to said lodge a dispensation to hold their meetings in Danville, as prayed for, until the present communication of the Grand Lodge. And that said lodge are desirous of having this privilege extended to them by the Grand Lodge:
Whereupon, on motion,
Voted, That Tranquil Lodge be authorized to hold their meetings in that part of the village of Danville, which is immediately connected with the village of Auburn, until the further order of the Grand Lodge, provided, however, that all other lodges in the state shall have and retain the same jurisdiction over said town of Danville, so far as relates to receiving candidates from said town, that they previously possessed.
Bros. Miller, Williams, Tufts and Boody were then appointed a Committee on the Pay Roll of Members.
The Grand Lodge then resumed the consideration of the new constitution, and passed upon the remaining portions thereof; and said new constitution having been considered in all its parts, several provisions stricken out and other amendments made, was adopted, article by article, as amended.
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On motion,
Voted, That thirty dollars be allowed and paid to the Grand Secretary for his services the past year.
The Committee on the Pay Roll then made a report, which was read and accepted, and the Grand Treasurer was directed to pay the delegates pursuant thereto.
Bro. Smith then proposed in writing sundry amendments to the new constitution this day adopted, when
On motion,
Voted, That the Grand Lodge will entertain the proposition for amendments, thus submitted.
The same were accordingly referred to Bros. Freeman Bradford, Wm. Somerby and Joshua Herrick.
On motion,
Voted, That when the Grand Lodge calls off, it be for two weeks from this day, at 7 o'clock p. m., for the installation of the Grand Officers, &c.
On motion,
Voted, That the Grand Secretary be authorized to procure such number of blank diplomas as may be necessary for the ensuing year; and also such other blanks as may be needed for the use of the Grand Lodge.
The Committee on the Grand Master's Address made a further report, recommending that the same be published with the proceedings of the Grand Lodge, under the supervision of the Grand Master and Grand Secretary.
The Grand Lodge was then called off.
Attest, C. B. SMITH, Grand Secretary.
Masons' Hall, Portland, May 18, 1848.
The Grand Lodge was called to labor by the Grand Master at eight o'clock p. m. ; when, but a thin attendance of members ap-
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pearing, and several of the Grand Officers being absent, the Grand Lodge was again called off until Wednesday, the 24th inst., at 7-1/2 o'clock p. m., then to convene for the installation of the Grand Officers.
Attest, C. B. SMITH, Grand Secretary.
Masons' Hall, Portland, May 24, 1848.
The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 7-1/2 o'clock p. m., by the Grand Master, who presided, assisted by a competent number of Grand Officers and members.
The Grand Lodge then proceeded to the installation of the Grand Officers, when there being no Past Grand Master present, R. W. Charles B. Smith, the oldest Past Master in attendance, by request, installed M. W. Alexander H. Putney, Grand Master, and conducted him to the chair.
The Grand Marshal then, by order of the M. W. Grand Master, announced the following appointments for the ensuing year, viz:
R. W. Samuel L. Valentine, Deputy Grand Master, Bangor.
R. W. Freeman Bradford, Cor. Grand Secretary, Portland.
R. W. Daniel Winslow, D. D. G. M. 1st District, Portland.
R. W. Hezekiah Hutchins, Jr., D. D. G. M. 2d District, Rumford.
R. W. Lory Bacon, D. D. G. M. 3d District, 1 Augusta.
R. W. John W. Lindley, D. D. G. M. 4th District, Union.
R. W. Asa A. Pond, D. D. G. M.5th District, Ellsworth.
R. W. William Goodwin, D. D. G. M. 6th District, Calais.
R. W. Jabez True, D. D. G. M. 7th District, Bangor.
R. W. Thomas P. Tufts, D. D. G. M. 8th District, Saco.
R. W. Frye Hall, D. D. G. M. 9th District, Belfast.
W. & Rev. Cyrus Cummings, Grand Chaplain, Westbrook.
W. & Rev. William A. Drew,Grand Chaplain, Augusta.
W. & Rev. Cyril Pearl, Grand Chaplain, Gorham.
W. & Rev. Benjamin Manson, Grand Chaplain, Scarborough.
W. & Rev. Nathan C. Fletcher, Grand Chaplain Belfast.
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W. Jonathan Smith, Grand Marshal, Westbrook.
W.Nelson Racklyft, Grand Senior Deacon, Portland.
W. Edward S. Moulton, Grand Junior Deacon, Saco.
W. John Purinton, Grand Steward, Portland.
W.Thomas S. Bowles, Grand Steward, Bath.
W. William Somerby, Grand Steward, Ellsworth.
W. George Small, Grand Steward, Westbrook.
W. Asa Bailey, Grand Sword Bearer, Portland.
W. Samuel B. Stevens, Grand Pursuivant, Westbrook.
W. Ebenezer G. Eaton, Grand Pursuivant, Saco.
Bro. John Dain, Grand Tyler, Portland.
The Grand Master then proceeded to install, in ample form, the several subordinate Grand Officers for the ensuing year— those who were absent being installed by proxy—and the Grand Marshal made the usual proclamation accordingly.
R. W. Bros. Cyril Pearl, Freeman Bradford and John Williams were then appointed by the Grand Master, a Committee on Foreign Correspondence for the ensuing year.
On motion,
Voted, That the Recording Grand Secretary publish, with the proceedings of the Grand Lodge, an abstract from the returns of the several subordinate lodges.
This annual communication of the Grand Lodge was then duly closed.
Attest, C. B. SMITH, Rec. Grand Secretary.
ABSTRACT OF RETURNS OF LODGES,
UP TO April 1, 1848.
Portland, 1, Portland. William Kimball, M ; James R. Milliken, SW; Henry C. Lovell, JW ; Arthur Shirley, TR ; Elias M. Plimpton, S; Richard W. Kennard, SD ; Jonathan Swett, JD ; Lemuel Bryant, SS; Thomas J. San born, JS ; Isaac Davis, T. Members, 80; initiates, 11. District 1
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Kennebec, 5, Hallowell. William Nye, M ; Francis J. Day, SW; Stephen Lord, JW ; William S. Marshall, TR ; Calvin Spaulding, S; Leverett Lord, SD ; Ira Cass, JD ; Stewart Foster, SS; Benj. L. Hinkley, JS ; John A. Ewers, T. Members 22; initiates, 3. District 3
Amity, 6, Camden. Frederick Conway, M ; Josiah Hobbs, SW; John Glover, JW ; Benjamin Crabtree, TR ; Austin Sweetland, S; Thomas Annis, SD ; J. R. Glover, JD ; Samuel Chase, SS; Benjamin Crabtree, Jr., JS ; Isaiah Barbour, T. Members, 45; initiates, 25. 9
Eastern, 7, Eastport. Samuel Rice, M ; Lucius Bradbury, SW; Thomas Haycock, JW ; Thomas Parker, TR ; Benjamin Snow, S; Joshua Hinkley, SD ; Jonas Gleason, JD ; Peter Whelpley, SS; Samuel Smith, JS ; James Norwood, T. Members 57 ; initiates, 7; deceased, 1. 6
United, 8, Brunswick. James Colbath, M ; Samuel S. Wing, SW; John D. Lincoln, JW ; Benj. Furbish, TR ; G. Clinton Swallow, S; T. S. McLellan, SD ; Horace P. Hubbard, JD ; Octavius A. Merrill, SS; Artemas Coburn, JS ; Moses M. Marsh, T. Members, 42; initiates, 4. 1
Saco, 9, Saco. Frederick D. Edgerly, M ; Nathan Leonard, SW; Thurston Libby, JW ; Elijah Smith, TR ; John Elden, S; James Smith, SD ; James W. Wiggin, JD ; James Hunt, SS; Trist. Scammon, JS ; John Harmon, 3d, T. Members, 32; initiates, 1; deceased, 2.
Rising Virtue, 10, Bangor. Joseph C. Stevens, M ; Jonathan Burbank, SW; John Williams, JW ; William H. Mills, TR ; Isaac W. Patten, S; John W. Sherwood, SD ; Silas Alden, JD ; Samuel B. Brown, SS; Herman Fisher, JS ; Simeon Everton, T. Members, 41; initiates, 14; rejected, 2. 7
Cumberland, 12, New Gloucester. John Hatch, M ; Charles Megquier, SW; William Hatch, Jr., JW ; Ezra Tobie, TR ; William J. Bradbury, S; Benjamin Morse, SD ; Daniel W. True, JD ; Nathaniel Bray, SS; David Allen, JS ; Pelatiah Lyon, T. Members, 13; initiates, 3. 1
Oriental, 13, Bridgton A. M. Savage, M ; Edwin F. Quimby, SW; George Peirce, JW ; James Flint, TR ; Samuel Andrews, 2d, S; Ebenezer Kilborn, SD ; Benj. Chaplin, JD ; Austin S. Frisbee, SS; C. J. Adams, JS ; John Burnell, T. Members, 16; deceased, 1. 2
Solar, 14, Bath. Jeremiah Ellsworth, M ; Scott J. Tallman, SW; Elisha Clarke, JW ; Davis Hatch, TR ; A. J. Fuller, S; J. T. Gilman, SD ; E. S. J. Nealley, JD ; Wm. H. Harrison, SS; Geo. Marston, Jr., JS ; John Young, T. Members, 28; initiates, 4. 4
Orient, 15, Thomaston. Benj. Carr, M ; Edward Boyles, SW; Rufus C. Counce, JW ; Peter Williams, TR ; Edmond B. Leonard, S; J. D. Barnard, SD ; Joel Miller, JD ; Enoch Carlton, SS; Isaac Bunker, JS ; Luther Lincoln, T. Members; 19 initiates, 4. 4
St. George, 16, Warren. John Miller, M ; John Andrews, SW; Edward Weston, JW ; Robert Jarvis, TR ; Stoddard Bosworth, S; Samuel Hinkley, SD ; Francis Spear, JD ; James Coburn, SS; John Miller, Jr., JS ; Lewis S. Kirk, T. Members, 35; initiates, 7. 4
Ancient Land Mark, 17, Portland. Charles B. Smith, M ; Charles Fobes, SW; William Allen, JW ; Henry H. Boody, TR ; Caleb Chase, S; James F. Young, SD ; David G. Plummer, JD ; Lorenzo Stowell, SS; Amos E. Howell, JS ; John Dain, T. Members, 91; initiates, 1; rejected, 3; deceased, 3. 1
Maine, 20, Farmington. Josiah Prescott, M ; Henry Johnson, SW; Henry Stewart, JW ; James Butterfield, TR ; Joseph D. Prescott, S; Cotton Webster, SD ; Isaac Eaton, JD ; Moses Butterfield, SS; Wm. Morgridge, JS ; Nath'l Maddox, T. Members, 26; initiates, 4. 3
York, 22, Kennebunk. Samuel Mendum, M ; Joshua Herrick, SW; James Larrabee, JW ; Paul Junkins, TR ; Isaac Downing, S; Enoch Hardy, SD ;
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Christopher Coats, JD ; Abiel Kelly, Jr., SS; Benj. F. Mason, JS ; Members, 10; Initiates, 1. District 8
Phoenix, 24, Belfast, (for 1847.) Wm. G. Crosby, M ; Daniel Haraden, SW; H. G. O. Washburn, JW ; James P. Furber, TR ; Orhea Page, S; Hiram Chase, SD ; Samuel Locke, JD ; Calvin Perkins, SS; L. B. Wetherbee, JS ; Robert Thompson, T. Members, 27; Initiates, 18. 9
Adoniram, 27, Limington. Arthur McArthur, M ; Ammi Lord, SW; Benj. C. Libby, JW ; Robert Cole, TR ; Stephen C. Watson, S; Jabez Hobson, SD ; Wm. D. Boulter, JD ; Peter McArthur, SS; Emerson Smith, JS ; Benj. Blake, T. Members, 33; initiates, 1. 8
Northern Star, 28, Anson. Joel Fletcher, M ; Moses Moore, SW; John Pierce, JW ; Benj. Steward, TR ; James Y. Cleaveland. s; Lewis Cross, SD ; Andrew McFadden, JD ; Elbridge G. Savage, SS; John A. Fletcher, JS ; Chris. Thompson, T. Members, 37; initiates, 15. 3
Tranquil, 29, Danville. William Bickford, M ; Joseph Keith, SW; William White, JW ; Archibald Lindsay, TR ; Jacob Herrick, S; George W. Chase, SD ; Hiram Adams, JD ; William Parcher, mar; Joseph Hutchinson, c; Daniel Reed, Jr., T. Members, 28; initiates, 9. 2
Union, 31, Union. Lewis Andrews, M ; Nelson Cutler, SW; Gilbert M. Black. ington, JW ; Eben'r Cobb, TR ; John Lindley, S; Joseph Vauguan, SD ; Story Thompson, JD ; John Pardoe, SS; John Williams, JS ; Philo Thurston, T. Members, 43; initiates, 8. 4
Hermon, 32, Gardiner. Stephen Webber, M ; Benjamin Cook, sw: George H. Cook, JW ; Benj. Shaw, TR ; William Sargent, S; James McCurdy, SD ; James Tarbox, JD ; Peter Vigoureux, SS; George Gay, JS ; Joseph Y. Gray, T. Members, 38; initiates, 8. 3
Waterville, 33, Waterville. Jeremiah Arnold, M ; Hall Chase, SW; Jacob M. Crooker, JW ; John Ransted, TR ; Wm. M. Phillips, S; Wadsworth Chip-man, SD ; David Burbank, JD ; Abner Chick, SS; James M. Palmer, JS ; Stephen Tozer, T. Members, 38; initiates, 5. 3
Bethlehem, 35, Augusta. Benj. A. G. Fuller, M ; Bartlett Lancaster, SW; Jonas G. Holcomb, JW ; Solomon T Houghton, TR ; Wm. Caldwell, Jr., 9; Israel G. Johnson, SD ; J. Edwin Ladd, JD ; John Varney, SS; J. H. Patterson, JS ; Joshua Rollins, T. Members, 49; initiates, 11. 3
Washington, 87, Lubec. ----- M ; Levi Caswell, SW; Head Davis, JW ; Theophilus Doe, TR ; Jabez Mowry, S; Tait Comstock, SD ; Daniel Haverty, JD ; George Comstock, SS; Rufus Godfrey, JS ; John Davison, T. Members, 28; initiates, 18. 6
Penobscot, 89, Dexter. Simon Foss, M ; Reuben Flanders, SW; Levi C. Morgan, JW ; Thomas E. Rogers, TR ; William Morgan, S; Samuel Cope-Land, SD ; Miles Doyle, JD ; Tristram P. Sawyer, SS; Nathan B. Folsom, Jr., JS ; ---------, T. Members, 44; initiates, 3. 7
Lygonia, 40, Ellsworth. Calvin Peek, M ; William Somerby, SW; Stephen G. Woodward, JW ; Nathaniel A. Joy, TR ; George W. Newbegin, s: Asa A. Pond, SD ; Daniel P. Lake, JD ; Hazael Varnum, SS; Spofford P. Thomas, JS ; Samuel Buckner, Members, 34; Initiates, 17; rejected, 1. 6
Meridian Splendor, 49, Newport. Edmund Pillsbury, M ; James Hawes, SW; Edward Rowe, JW ; Hiram Rose, TR ; Benj, F. Furber, S; Greenville Flint, SD ; William Smith, JD ; William Southard, SS; Hezekiah Lancaster, Jr., JS ; John Robbing, T. Members, 32; initiates, 4. 7
Aurora, 60, East Thomaston. Hiram Sprague, M ; Sam'l Libby, SW; Sam'l B. Perry. JW ; Constant Rankin, TR ; William A. Farnsworth, S; David M. Mitchell, SD ; Jonas Colby, JD ; Ephraim Hall, SS; John W. Hunt, JS ; James Kaler, T. Members, 54; Initiates, 12; rejected, 1; deceased, 1. 4
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Mosaic, 52, Dover. Elihu B. Averill, M ; Luther Chamberlain, SW; Judah M. Hackett, JW ; James S. Holmes, TR ; George W. Bletben, S; Richard R. Rice, SD ; William P. Brown, JD ; Benj. Hassell, SS; Salmon Holmes, JS ; Daniel Chase, T. Members, 16; initiates, 1; dimitted, 1. 7
Mount Hope, 69, Hope. Henry Hobbs, M ; Josiah Hobbs, SW; John Ler-mond, JW ; Moses Dakin, TR ; John S. Chitman, S; David Hull, T. Members, 9; initiates, 7. 9
Star in the East, 60, Old town. Otis H. Johnson, M ; Ephraim R. Lamos, SW; Arad Dudley, JW ; Foster Wood, TR ; Samuel W. Hoskins, S; Eli Hoskins, SD ; Ira Wallace, JD ; Solomon Moulton, SS; Charles Milliken, JS ; Joseph Moulton, T. Members, 17; initiates, 6; rejected, 2. 7