A TENTATIVE LIST OF ENGLISH ON FREEMASONRY , PUBLISHED BEFORE 1751

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ARS QUATOR CORONATORUM: Being the Transactions of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076, London. Volume XXV 1912 Page 353-382

A TENTATIVE LIST OF ENGLISH ON FREEMASONRY , PUBLISHED BEFORE 1751

1563

A Booke in Englysh | metre , of the great Marchaunt man called | DIUES PRAGMATICUS , very preaty for children | to rede : whereby they may the better and more readyer , rede and | wryte wares and Imple mentes , in this world | contayned | . Imprinted at Lon- don in Aldersgate strete , by Alexander | Lacy , dwellyng – beside the Well . I The xxv . of Aprell , 1563. |

This is the earliest known work in which the word ” Freemason ” appears in print . It was re – produced in facsimile from the copy in the John Rylands Library , with an Introduction by PERCY E. NEWBERY , and Remarks on the Vocabulary and Dialect , with a Glossary by HENRY C. WYLD in 1910 ( Quaritch ) .

1598

A Survay of London . by John Stow . Contains a reference to Masons ‘ Hall ( p . 226 ) . In the second edition , 1605 , there is a reference to the Masons ‘ Company on p . 541. Each subsequent edition of the book doubtless contains similar references .

1608

THE BOOKE OF FIVE COLLUMNES OF ARCHITECTURE ,. Drawne and counterfeited after the right Semetry and cunning measure of Free Masons ; Gathered with great diligence by Hans Bloome out of Antiquities the benefit of Free – Masons , Carpenters , Goldsmithes , Painters , Carvers , Inlayers , Anticke – Cutters , and all others that delight to practice with the compasse and square . Translated out of Latine into English by I.T. London , Printed for the Widow of Hans Wontnell by S. Stafford , 1608 . I have seen an earlier edition dated 1601 .

1600-1610

A Description of the Five Orders of Columnes and Tearms of Architecture : according to the ancient Use and best Rules .. Drawn and Described ( with great Care and Diligence ) after the right Symmetry and Measure of Free Masons . By Hans Bloome . For the use and Benefit of Free Masons , Carpenters Joyners London , [ circa 1610 ] There is a copy in the B.M. 558 * d 14 , but the title is mutilated .

1638

The Muses Threnodie , | or , | Mirthful Mournings , on the death of Master Gall . . . . . . . | By Mr. H. Adamson . . . . . | Printed at Edinburgh in King James College , | by George Anderson . 1638 A.Q.C. XX . , 357 | It contains the following lines on f . 32 : For we be brethren of the Rosie Crosse : We have the Mason word and second sight . [ 3 ] 1688 . [ 4 ] It is the earliest reference in print to the Mason’s word , and I think , is also earlier than any manuscript reference . There is a copy in the B.M. ( C 39 c 10 ) .

1641

Love’s welcome . The King and Queen’s Entertainment at Bolsover , at the Earl of Newcastle’s , the 30th of July 1634 ( By Ben Jonson ) First printed in the folio edition of Jonson’s Works 1 41. It contains a character , Maul , a freemason . Kloss also cites Ben Jonson’s Alchemist 1612 , but I have been unable to find any direct Masonic allusion in it .

1653

WALTON’S COMPLETE ANGLER . It has been suggested by some writers that a passage on p . 12 relating to the columns erected by Seth must have been derived from an old MS . of the Constitutions . The suggestion is untenable the passage is inspired by a similar one in Markham’s ” Country Contentments , ” and amplified from Chap . 2 of Josephus .

1681

The Present State of London , or Memorial comprehending a full and succinct Account of the Ancient and Modern State thereof . 1681. By Thomas De Laune . 12mo . [ 7 ] At p . 319 , a short notice , ” The Company of Masons , called Free – Masons , were a ” loving Brotherhood for many Ages with wood – cut of the Company’s arms . There is a later edition of 1690 , entitled ‘ ngliae Metropolis , ” etc.

1686

THE | Natural History | or | STAFFORD – SHIRE . | BY | ROBERT PLOT . LLD . | . . . | OXFORD | Printed at the Theater , Anno M.DC. LXXXVI . . [ 8 ] This passage relating to Freemasons is found on pp . 316-318 . Plot states that he quotes Ex Rotulo membranaceo penes Comentariorum Societatem . It was reprinted in Gould ii . , 164 , 165 , and elsewhere , many times .

1688

THE ACADEMY OF ARMORY OR , | A STOKEHOUSE OF ARMORY | AND | BLAZON . | CONTAINING | The several variety of Created Beings and how bol u in Coats of Arms . WITH | The Instrumen used in all Trades and Sciences . . CHESTER , By Randle Holme of the City of Chester Printer for the Author , MDCLXXXVIII . Folio The portions relating to Freemasonry are reprinted by Gould ii . , 180 , 181. The final portion of the book which had remained in MS . ( Harl . 2033 2035 ) was edited by J. H. Jeayes and privately printed for the Roxburghe Club , 1905. The only reference to Freemasonry I have found in this last part is a description of the Arms of the ” Masons or Freemasons ” on p . 407 .

1708

A New View of London ; | or an | Ample account of that city , | . . . | London , Printed for John Nicholson . . . 1708 . Contains ( p . 611 ) an account of Masons ‘ Hall in Masons ‘ Alley and a short account of the Freemasons ‘ Company . ( B.M. 2065a . )

1709

THE TATLER , June 9 . Gould ii . , 275 , 276 ; A.Q.C. i . , 52. 70

” But my reason for troubling you at this present is to put a stop , if it may be , to an insinuating set of people , who sticking to the Letter of your treatise , and not to the spirit of it , do assume the Name of Pretty Fellows ; nay and even get new Names as you very well hint . They have got their signs and tokens like Free – Masons . “

1710

The Tatler, May 2 Gould ii, 276; A.Q.C., I., 70

“One … would think that they had some secret intimation of each other like the Freemasons.”

1717

A.Q.C. xi . , 5 ; xxv . , 237 . In some copies of this book the price 1/6 is mentioned on the half title , in some copies it is omitted .

1719

1721

Post Boy, June 24/27 A.Q.C. xxii . , 68 .

Records G.L. meeting of June 24th and installation of the Duke of Montagu as G.M.

1721

APPLEBEE’S WEEKLY JOURNAL , Aug 5 A.Q.C. xxii . , 68

Paragraph referring to the initiation of the Duke of Wharton during the preceding week at the King’s Arms Tavern . He was elected G.M. Jan. 17th , 1722-3 . ( Const . 1738 , p . 114-115 ) .

1721

Read’s Weekly Journal A.Q.C. xxii . , 68 .

Similar announcement

1721

APPLEBEE’S WEEKLY JOURNAL , Sep. 9 . A.Q.O. xxii . , 68 .

Records the initiation of Mr. Innys and Mr. Cousins ; and also at the Cheshire Cheese of John Kirk , Thos . Harbin , Geo . Gibson , Stn Evans , and Thos . Buckley .

1721

MIST’S WEEKLY JOURNAL , Oct. 14 . A.Q.C. xxii . , 69 .

Records the initiation of Robert Normon , at the Greyhound Tavern

1721

APPLEBEE’S WEEKLY JOURNAL , Dec. 23 . A.Q.C. xxii . , 69 .

Records the intended ( but unfulfilled ) admission of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales into Freemasonry .

1722

An Historical account of the Blue Blanket : | or , | Crafts – mens Banner . I containing the Fundamental Principles of the | Good – town , with the Powers and Prerogatives of the Crafts of Edinburgh , & c . | By Alexander Pennecuik Burgess and Guild – Brother of Edinburgh , | by John Mosman and Company . . MDCCXXII . inburgh Printed . It describes the Arms of the Masons on p . 46. There is a copy in the Q.C.L. but the date is mutilated . Bro . J. T. Thorp has a copy , and states that the date is 1722 .

1722

LONDON JOURNAL , Feb. 17 . A.Q.C. xxii . , 69

Records the admission of some ‘ Persons of Note . ‘ ” We hear that a Treatise is likely soon to appear Abroad , wherein the Author undertakes to prove , that the Gypsies are a Society of much longer standing than that of the Free – Masons . “

1722

MIST’S WEEKLY JOURNAL , May 26 . A.Q.C. xxii . , 69 .

Records the laying of the first foundation stone above ground , of S. Martin’s in the Fields by the Society of Free – Masons . The first foundation stone below ground had been laid by the Bishop of Salisbury ( as Proxy of the King ) on March 19th , 1721-22 . See Const . 1723 , pp . 44 , 45 ( note ) .

1722

LONDON JOURNAL , June 16 . Gould ii . , 289 ; A.Q.C. vi . , 142 ; viii . , 117 ; xxii . , 70-72 , 84 . Intimation of the Freemasons to Lord Townshend of their intention to hold a meeting at Midsummer .

1722

LONDON JOURNAL , June , 21 , 26 .

DAILY POST , June 21 , 22 , 27 .

READ’S WEEKLY JOURNAL OR BRITISH GAZETTEER , June 23 , 30

ST . JAMES’S JOURNAL , June 28 .

MIST’S WEEKLY JOURNAL , June 30 . These are all inspired paragraphs relating to the meeting of June 25th and the irregular election of the Duke of Wharton as G.M. , which was not countenanced until Jan. 17th , 1722-3 ( Const . 1738 , p . 114 )

1722

POSTMAN AND THE HISTORICAL ACCOUNT , July 31 – Aug 2. Nos . 60015-60019 . A.Q.C. xxii . , 185-6 ;

A Reprint of the Roberts MS . Nos . 60016 and 60018 are missing in the file at the B.M. This most probably preceded the publication of the MS . in pamphlet form ( see the next item ) as in the preface to the latter it is stated ” It has yet seen the World but in Fragments , but is now put together as a Thing of too much significancy to pass our observation , and which will effectually vindicate the Ancient Society of Free – Masons from all that has or can be said against them . “

1722

[ Roberts Constitutions ]

1722

READ’S WEEKLY JOURNAL , Dec. 1 . A.Q.C. , xxii . , 73 , 84 .

Contains The Freemason’s Health , i e . , E.A. Song ; apparently the first time this song was printed .

1722

The only part of this work which has the slightest interest to the Masonic student is the lengthy Dedication of 52 pages which is addressed ” TO THE GRAND MASTER , MASTERS | WARDENS and BRETHREN , OF THE Most Antient and Most Honourable | Fraternity of the | FREE | MASONS | OF Great Britain and Ireland . ” It is a good specimen of the fulsome , blandiloquent dedication of the early part of the eighteenth century . It was reprinted in the Masonic Magazine , and also in the Bain Reprints No. 2 , to which is prefixed a valuable intro . duction and bibliography of Samber’s works by R. F. Gould . ( See also Gould ii . , 124 , 125 ) . The introduction of the word ” Ireland ” is worthy of note .

1723

READ’S WEEKLY JOURNAL , Jan. 5 .

READ’S WEEKLY JOURNAL , Jan. 12 .

Record the death and funeral respectively of Matthew Birkhead , author of the E.A. Song .

1723

The dedication is addressed To the Worshipful Society | of | Free – Masons .

In it occurs the following sentence :

“it was owing only to the Unhappiness of her Sex that a most Illustrious Princess of our own cou’d not be admitted and if her Curiosity was piqued at not Knowing a Secret , perhaps it was the only Point in her whole Reign that ever the Woman got the better of the Queen . “

1723

MIST’S WEEKLY JOURNAL , Jan. 19 . A.Q.C. , xxii . , 75 .

1723

THE FREE MASONS ; | AN Hudibrastick POEM : | Illustrating the Whole HISTORY of the Antient Free Masons , from the Building the Tower of Babel to this Time With their Laws , Ordinances , Signs , Marks , | Messages , & c . , so long kept secret , Faith fully discover’d and made known , And the MANNER of their INSTALLATION Particularly Describ’d . | By a FREE MASON . | The SECOND EDITION . | Printed for A. Moore , near St Paul’s . 1723. ( Price Sixpence . )

A.Q.C. xxii . , 74 , 75 , 87 .

An obscene poem which however seems to have had some popularity . ( B.M. 164 , 1. 25. )

1723

The Constitutions of the Free-Masons. Containing the History, Charges, Regulations, & c . | of that most Ancient and Right | Worshipful Fraternity . | For the Use of the Lodges . | London : Printed by William Hunter , for John Senex at the Globe , and John Hooke at the Flower – de – Luce over – against St Dunstan’s Church , in Fleet – street . | In the Year of Masonry – 5723 | Anno Domini 1723 .

A.Q.C. iv . , 91

The first edition of the Book of Constitutions . From an advertisement in The Dublin Journal , July 31st , 1725 , it appears to have been reprinted in Dublin , but no copy is known to exist . ( Gould vol . 3 , cap . 22 .; Crawley Cement . Hiber . vol . i . , Irish Const . , p . 2 ) . Later editions were published in 1738 , 1756 , 1767 , 1784 , etc. Reprinted also in Philadelphia by Benjamin Franklin , 1734 ; reproduced in facsimile by Masonic Histl . Society of New York , 1905 , and by the G.L. of Pennsylvania , 1906 . On pages 75 to 90 there appear The Master’s Song , The Warden’s Song , The Fellow craft’s Song and The Enter’d ‘ Prentices ‘ Song with music .

1723

Post Boy, Feb. 28. Gould ii . , 9

Obituary notice of Sir C. Wren . Also an advertisement of the ” Book of Constitutions .

1723

Post Boy, March 5. Gould ii . , 9 ; A.Q.C. xxii . , 74

” This evening ( Tuesday , March 5 ) the corpse of that worthy Free Mason , Sir Christopher Wren , Knight , is to be interr’d under the Dome of S. Paul’s Cathedral . “

1723

BRITISH JOURNAL , March 9 . Gould ii . , 9 ; A.Q.C. xxii . , 74 .

” Sir Christopher Wren , that worthy Free – Mason , was splendidly interr’d in St Paul’s Church , on Tuesday Night last . ” [ 38 ] Other similar notices appeared in the Daily Post , Mist’s Weekly Journal , London Jour al , Postman , a d Read’s Weekly Journal ( see Gould ii . , 9 ) .

1723

LONDON JOURNAL , April 6 . A.Q C. xxii . , 76

1723

FLYING POST OR POST MASTER , No. 4712 , April 11-13 , 1723 , contains : A Mason’s Examination .

Gould ii . , 337 ; A.Q.C. ii . , 167 ; iii . , 21 ; iv . , 36 , etc. , etc.

The earliest of the exposures of Freemasonry . Reprinted in Gould’s History , vol . iii . , 487

1723

DAILY POST , May 18 A.Q.C. xxii . , 76 , 84 , 88 .

Records the action Barrett v . Pritchard

1723

TRUE BRITON ( circ . June 29 ) A.Q.C. xxii . , 76 .

Attack on the Duke of Wharton .

1723

READ’S WEEKLY JOURNAL July 6 .

Reprints previous item .

1723

READ’S WEEKLY JOURNAL June 29 A.Q.C. xxii . , 78 .

Records the Installation of the Earl of Dalkeith as

1723

MIST’S WEEKLY JOURNAL June 29 A.Q.C. xxii . , 78

Similar to the preceding item .

1723

Ebrietatis Encomium or the Praise of Drunkenness wherein Is authentically , and most evidently proved The Necessity of frequently getting Drunk ; and , That the Practice of getting Drunk is most Antient , Primitive and Catholic . Confirmed by the Example of Heathens , Turks , Infidels , Primitive Christians , Saints , Popes , Bishops , Doctors , Philosophers , Poets , Free Masons and other Men of Learning in all Ages . By Boniface Oinophilus , de Monte Fiascone , A.B.C. London . Printed for E. Curll , over against Catherine Street , in the Strand , 1723. Price 25 / 6d .

Gould ii . , 127 , 128 ; 4.Q.C. viii . , 117 , 141 ; xi . , 106 et seq ; xxii . , 72 . Reprinted in 1743 , 1812 and ( about ) 1823 .

1724

READ’S WEEKLY JOURNAL , March 28 Gould ii . , 342 ; A.Q.C. xxii . , 80

Records initiation of Lord Carmichael , Col. Carpenter , Sir T. Prendergast , Col. Paget , and Col. Sanderson at the Horn Tavern , Palace Yard . The same announcement appeared in other papers of the same date .

1724

READ’S WEEKLY JOURNAL May 16 . A.Q.C. xxii . , 81

Mentions the intended initiation of Lord Cobham , Lord Harvey , Mr. Nash ( ? Beau Nash ) and Mr. Mee at the Queen’s Head .

1724

READ’S WEEKLY JOURNAL June 27 A.Q.C. xxii . , 81

Records G.L. Festival

1724

1724. The secret History of the Free – Masons . | being an Accidental Discovery , of the ceremonies | Made Use of in the several | Lodges , | Upon the Admittance of a Brother as a Free and Accepted | Mason ; with the Charge , Oath , and private Articles , given to him at the Time of his Admittance . [ Printed from the Old Original Record of the Society ; | with some Observations , Reflections , and Critical Remarks on the New Constitution Book of the Free Masons , written by James Anderson , A.M. . . . With a short Dictionary of private Signs , or Signals . | London : | Printed for Sam . Briscoe , at the Bell – Savage , on | Ludgate Hill . | Price One Shilling . A.Q.C. xxiii . , 14 . This is the original of what is known as the Briscoe Copy of the Ancient Charges , and has a common origin with the Sloane Family of those Charges . · Reprinted in part in the Masonic Magazine , October and November , 1873 , and Free masons ‘ Chronicle , May 6th , 1876. Reproduced in facsimile by Bro . G. W. Bain , of Sunderland , with an introduction by Bro . W. J. Hughan , 1891 . Re – issued with a new title in 1725 , B.M. ( 992 h.6 ) . It is , I am sure , the same as the book quoted in Watt’s Bibliotheca Britannica , ” Anderson ( James ) ‘ Discovery of the Secrets of Freemasons , ‘ London , 1725 , 8vo . , ” and the book quoted by Kloss ( No. 126 ) and by Oliver in ” Golden Remains , ” ( vol . i . , p . 17 ) , and ” Revelations of a Square , ” 1855 , ( p . 26 note ) , ” Observations and Critical Remarks on the new Constitutions of the F.M. , written by James Anderson , etc. London , 1725. ” It will be noticed that the latter title forms portion of the title of Briscoe’s ” Secret History , ” and that the observations were not written by Anderson but are on his book.

1724

PLAIN DEALER ( By Aaron Hill and W. Bond ) , Sept. 14

There is a copy in the B.M. ( pp . 5354 ) ) . An extract from this is reprinted in the 2nd edition of the Grand Mystery , 1725 . The whole series of the Plain Dealer was re – issued in book form , 2 vols . 1730 . Reproduced in facsimile from the 1730 edition in Q.C. Antigrapha , vol . 1 .

1724

MIST’S WEEKLY JOURNAL , Oct. 17 A.Q.C. viii . , 124 ; xxii . , 79 .

1724

DAILY JOURNAL , Oct. 28 A.Q.C. xi . , 133 ; xxii . , 87

Refers like the previous item to the Gormogons ( Advt )

1724

READ’S WEEKLY JOURNAL May 16 . A.Q.C. xxii . , 81

Mentions the intended initiation of Lord Cobham , Lord Harvey , Mr. Nash ( ? Beau Nash ) and Mr. Mee at the Queen’s Head .

1724

READ’S WEEKLY JOURNAL June 27 A.Q.C. xxii . , 81 .

1724

The secret History of the Free – Masons . | being an Accidental Discovery , of the ceremonies | Made Use of in the several | Lodges , | Upon the Admittance of a Brother as a Free and Accepted | Mason ; with the Charge , Oath , and private Articles , given to him at the Time of his Admittance . [ Printed from the Old Original Record of the Society ; | with some Observations , Reflections , and Critical Remarks on the New Constitution Book of the Free Masons , written by James Anderson , A.M. . . . With a short Dictionary of private Signs , or Signals . | London : | Printed for Sam . Briscoe , at the Bell – Savage , on | Ludgate Hill . | Price One Shilling . A.Q.C. xxiii . , 14 . This is the original of what is known as the Briscoe Copy of the Ancient Charges , and has a common origin with the Sloane Family of those Charges . · Reprinted in part in the Masonic Magazine , October and November , 1873 , and Free masons ‘ Chronicle , May 6th , 1876. Reproduced in facsimile by Bro . G. W. Bain , of Sunderland , with an introduction by Bro . W. J. Hughan , 1891 . Re – issued with a new title in 1725 , B.M. ( 992 h.6 ) . It is , I am sure , the same as the book quoted in Watt’s Bibliotheca Britannica , ” Anderson ( James ) ‘ Discovery of the Secrets of Freemasons , ‘ London , 1725 , 8vo . , ” and the book quoted by Kloss ( No. 126 ) and by Oliver in ” Golden Remains , ” ( vol . i . , p . 17 ) , and ” Revelations of a Square , ” 1855 , ( p . 26 note ) , ” Observations and Critical Remarks on the new Constitutions of the F.M. , written by James Anderson , etc. London , 1725. ” It will be noticed that the latter title forms portion of the title of Briscoe’s ” Secret History , ” and that the observations were not written by Anderson but are on his book .

1724

PLAIN DEALER ( By Aaron Hill and W. Bond ) , Sept. 14 .

1724

MIST’S WEEKLY JOURNAL , Oct. 17 . A.Q.C. viii . , 124 ; xxii . , 79 .

1724

DAILY JOURNAL , Oct. 28 . A.Q.C. xi . , 133 ; xxii . , 87

Refers like the previous item to the Gormogons ( Advt )

1724

BRITISH JOURNAL , Dec. 12 . 4.Q.C. xxii . , 79 ,

1725

LONDON JOURNAL , July 10 . A.Q.C. iv . , 169 .

Contains an answer to the Freemason’s Health , A Song ( i.e. , the E. A. Song ) . Reprinted loc . cit

1725

The Grand Mystery | of the | Free Masons | discover’d | The second edition . | To which are annexed , | Two Letters to a Friend ; | The First Concern ing the Society of Free – masons . | The Second , | Giving an Account of the Most fairly confuted , his false Reasonings , and false English , set in a true Light . By a Lover of Harmony and Good Fellowship . London , Printed for J. Roberts in Warwick Lane , 1726. Pr . 6d . Freemason xlvii . p . 145 .. It is an answer to ” The Freemasons ‘ Accusation and Defence , ” ut supra , and is : inscribed to The Most Noble Lenogius ( or Lenocius ) late Grand Master of the Most Ancient . and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons . By Lenogius is probably meant Charles Lenos , Duke of Richmond and Lennox , G.M. 1724 . The only copy known is in the Bodleian Library

1726

An Ode | to the | Grand London Printed and Sold by J. Roberts in the Oxford | Arms Passage near Warwick Lane . | M , DCC , XXVI . Price Sixpence . Reprinted in Q.C. Antigrapha , vol . 1 , and in Lodge of Research No. 2429 , Transactions , 1904-1905 .

1726

It is dedicated to Lord Paisley . ” Permit me to add , that I have a particular Pleasure in doing myself this Honour at a Time when your Lordship’s great Merit has placed you at the Head of a most Ancient and most Honourable SOCIETY , whose profound Knowledge , in these Affairs , is their Pride and Distinction . ” Dedication . ( B.M. , 530 m . 20 )

1726/7

The only copy I can trace is in the B.M. ( 835. g . 35. ) Reprinted with Cole’s Constitutions , 1729 , 1732 , and elsewhere . The author incorporates a passage from the Tatler of October 1st , 1709 .

1727?

A Letter from the Grand Mistress of the Free – Masons to George Faulkner , Printer . This has generally been ascribed to Dean Swift , but where it was originally printed has not yet been discovered . The earliest known appearance of it is in Swift’s Miscellanies , 1745-8 , but Sir W. Scott rejected it when projecting his definitive edition of Swift’s works . Reprinted with a learned introduction by Dr. Chetwode Crawley in Sadler’s Masonic Reprints and Historical Revelations , 1898 .

1727

The Secrets of the Invisible World dissolv’d , or , an Universal History of Apparitions sacred and profane . . . By Andrew Moreton , Esq . A.Q.C. x . , 195 . By Daniel Defoe . The first edition appeared in 1727 , but I have not been able to consult a copy . The earliest edition in the B.M. is the second edition of 1735 ( G. 13748 ) . It was reprinted many times separately and also in the Oxford edition of Defoe’s Works . It contains the following sentence at the end of chapter iv .: ” I dont wonder such as these go a mobbing among those meanest of mad things call’d Free – Masons ; rough Cheats and confess’d Delusions are the fittest things to amuse them . They are like those foolish Fish that are caught in large Nets , that might get out at every Square of the Mash , but hang by the Gills upon the mere thread , and choose to hamper and tangle themselves , when there is no occasion for it and are taken even in those Snares that are not laid for them . “

1729

WHITEHALL EVENING POST , Dec. 31 Masonic Magazine , iv . , 521 ; Masonic Illustrated , i . , 107 .

The name of the paper from which this is extracted is not mentioned in Masonic Illustrated , but I find it quoted in the Masonic Magazine . As however there is a serious error in the latter reprint , and the extract is already in type , I reprint it in full . It amplifies the account of the meeting , given in the 1738 Constitutions . 1729. WHITEHALL EVENING POST , Dec. 31 .

On Friday last Week , [ i.e. Dec. 27 , 1728. ] being St. John’s Day , there was a Great Appearance of Free Masons at Stationer’s Hall ; where a Hand some Entertainment was provided for them , by 12 Stewards chosen for that purpose . After which the following Officers were chosen for the Year ensuing , viz . the Rt . Hon . the Lord Kingston , Grand Master in the room of the Rt . Hon . the Lord Coleraine ; Nathaniel Blackerby , Esq . , Deputy Grand Master in the room of Alexander Chock , Esq .; and Sir James Thornhill and Martin O’Connor Grand Wardens in the room of the said Mr. Blackerby and Mr. Joseph Highmore ‘ Tis remarkable that there were present the Master of the Lodge at Madrid in Spain , and the Wardens belonging to the Lodge at Caermarthen in South – Wales , and a Commission was signed by the Grand – Master , to constitute a Lodge in the East Indies – And at the same time the Grand – Master and Wardens , and most of the Gentlemen present took tickets to appear in white Gloves at the Theatre – Royal in Drury – Lane on Monday night , where the Play of Henry IV . Part II . was acted for their Entertainment and a Prologue and Epilogue was spoken suitable to the Occasion , and in Honour of that Society

1729

A BOOK | of the Antient Constitutions | of the Free & Accepted | MASONS |

Gould i . , 76 ; Hughan Old Charges , 1895 , p . 137 .

Dedicated to Lord Kingston , who was G.M. from December 27th , 1728 , to December 27th , 1729 .

Engraved throughout . The first edition of COLE’S CONSTITUTIONS . At the end there are reprinted ( in type ) Drake’s Speech at the G.L. of York , Dec. 27th , 1726 , Oakley’s Speech of December 31st , 1728 , and the Prologue and Epilogue to the second part of King Henry IV . acted at Drury Lane , December 27th , 1728. Partly reprinted in HUGHAN’S CONSTITUTIONS , 1869 .

A second edition was issued in 1731. Reproduced by Jackson , Leeds , 1897 .

1729

Order’d That this Prologue and Epilogue be printed , for the Benefit of Brother William | Reid , Secretary to the Grand Lodge , and that no other Brother presume to print the same |

Na – h – – – el Bl – – y, D.G.M.

Grub Street . | Printed by Andrew Trowel , & the assigns of W. Read ( sic ) | for the Benefit of Brother William Ried ( sic ) & Sold by | R. Walker at the White Hart , without Temple Bar 1729 |

In the possession of Bro . A. M. Broadley . There is another issue of the same without the blanks in Blakerby’s name quoted by Bro . Chetwode Crawley , A.Q.C. xi , 28 .

The Performance took place Jan. 27. 1729/30

It is entirely different from the Prologue ( of Dec. 27th , 1728 ) reprinted in Cole’s Constitutions , 1729 .

1729

POEMS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS . | By H. CAREY . | The Third EDITION , much enlarged . LONDON : | Printed by E. SAY MDCCXXIX . A.Q.C. xxii . , 134 .

Contains a poem ” The Moderator Between the Free – Masons and Gormogons . “

“The Masons and the Gormogons Are laughing at one another ; While all mankind are laughing at them ; Then why do they make such a pother . ” They bait their hook for simple Gulls And Truth with Bam ( sic ) they smother ; And when they’ve taken in their Culls , Why then ‘ tis . Welcome Brother . “

There is a copy in the B.M. ( 11632 e 70 ) . I have not been able to consult the two earlier editions .

1730

READ’S WEEKLY JOURNAL Jan 3 . Gould ii . , 343 .

Records the initiation of the Earl of Sunderland on Jan. 2 .

1730

READ’S WEEKLY JOURNAL , March 14 . Gould ii . , 385 .

Records consecration of a new Lodge at the Bear and Harrow , Butcher’s Row , near Temple Bar .

1730

READ’S WEEKLY JOURNAL , March 30 . Gould ii . , 385 .

Records initiations at the new erected Lodge , the rince William Tavern Charing Cross .

1730

READ’S WEEKLY JOURNAL , April 18 . A.Q.C. viii , 134 , 142

Records the Initiation of ” Mr. Dennis the famous poet and critick ” at the Prince William Tavern , Charing Cross

1730

READ’S ( ? ) WEEKLY JOURNAL June 6 .

Strachan’s Northumbrian Masonry , p . 57 .

Newcastle – on – Tyne , May 29. On Wednesday last was held at Mr. Bartholomew Pratt’s in the Flesh Market a lodge . Reprinted in full loc . cit .

1730

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , July 9. C. P. Mac Calla , Dr. Franklin’s Accounts of Freemasonry 1730-50 . Phila . 1886

London , April 22. Gives an account of the G.L. Meeting of April 21 .

1730

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , Aug. 13 . Mac Calla ut supra .

London , May 16. Account of a Lodge held Tuesday night last at the Horn Tavern in Westminster . Present : Duke of Norfolk , G.M. , N. Blackerby , D.G.M. , Duke of Richmond , Master of the Lodge , Marquis of Beaumont , Lord Mordaunt , Marquis de Quesne . Initiates , Francis L. de Gouffieri , Charles Lewis , President de Montesquier , Francis Comte de Sade , John Campfield , William Cowper , of Golden Square and Capt . John Mercer .

1730

DAILY JOURNAL . . Aug. 15. 1730 . A.Q.C. iii . , 186 ; viii . , 134 ; xi . , 28 , 29 .

Contains a letter signed F.G. commencing ” The Grand Whimsy of Masonry has long been the subject of amusement . ” followed by the catechism entitled ” The Mystery of Freemasonry . “

It is referred to in G.L. Minutes : – ” Aug . 28. 1730. Dr Desaguliers stood up and ( taking Notice of a printed Paper lately published and dispersed about the Town , and since inserted in the News Papers , pretending to discover and reveal the Misteries of the Craft of Masonry ) recommended several things . . . . One can only infer that it appeared before it was printed in the Daily Journal , Aug. 15. It is possible that it was first issued in the form of the engraved broadside mentioned in the next article .

1730

DAILY JOURNAL Aug. 18 . Contains another letter signed F.G. , followed by the same spurious catechism which was printed in the former article . It is interesting , as it precedes by a few weeks Prichard’s ‘ Masonry Dissected .

‘ Reprinted in Read’s Weekly Journal , No. 283 , Aug. 22nd , 1730 ; The Pennsylvania Gazette , December 3rd , 1730 , and other papers . ( See Wolfstieg 29951 and A.Q.C. viii . , 138 ) .

The Catechism was also printed as an engraved broadside , copies of which are in the B.M. , in the Lodge Minerva zu den drei Palmen , Leipzig , in a Lodge at Altenburg , and in G.L.L. , and was reproduced privately by Bro . Kupferschmidt . It was engraved several times with different imprints . It was reprinted again in the two following articles .

1730

The Mystery and Motions of Free – Masonry discovered . London , Printed by Edward Nash , in King Street , Covent Garden . MDCCXXX . A broadside . ( Bodleian Libr . , Rawl . Coll . )

A.Q.C. xxii . , 115 .

There is a copy in the Guildhall Library , London .

1730

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , Aug. 20 . Mac Calla ut supra .

Records the initiation of Mr. Orator Henley at Prince William Lodge , Charing Cross .

1730

DAILY JOURNAL Aug. 22. Letter to the Editor Signed J.B. with a copy of the Freemason’s Oath

A.Q.C. iii . , 186

The so – called oath is reprinted ante p . 350 .

1730

DAILY JOURNAL Sept. 5 A.Q.C. iii . , 155 ; xi . , 32 .

A letter signed A.Z. ” a true Account of their Antiquity and institutions . . . . tracing Freemasonry to the reign of K. Edward III . ”

It was reprinted as an original letter from Edinburgh , Dec. 27 , 1739 , in the Gentle man’s Magazine , Jan. 1740 , p . 17 .

There is a passage at the end which is interesting : – ” It must be confessed that there is a Society abroad , from whom the English Free – Masons ( ashamed of their true origin , as above ) have copied a few Ceremonies , and taken great Pains to persuade the world that they are derived from them , and are the same with them : These are call’d Rosicrucians from their Prime Officers ( such as our Brethren call Grand Master , Wardens , & c . ) being distinguished on their High Days with red Crosses . . .

This letter , as well as the letters signed F.G. and the catechism ” The Mystery of Freemasonry , ” which appeared in the Daily Journal of August 15th and 18th 1730 , were reprinted in a pamphlet , entitled ” A Collection of Recipe’s and Letters lately inserted in the Daily Journal . Containing I. M. Boerhaave’s and M. Osterdyke’s New Method for Curing the Gout . II . The New Montpelier Method for curing the Venereal Disease , without Salivation . III . The Famous Recipe for destroying those noxious Vermin called Buggs . IV . The celebrated Remedy for Whooping – Coughs : V. The Mystery of Masonry , with the several Letters on that Occasion . VI . The Origine of Free Masonry in England , together with the Clause made against their Meetings and Combinations in the Reign of Henry VI . The Second Edition , with the Addition of VII . An excellent Recipe for the Cure of Colds . VIII . A Remedy for the Stone and Gravel . London : Printed for T. …. … Warner . M.DCC.XXXI . Price 6d . “

Section V. in the pamphlet is entitled ” The Secrets of the Free – Masons discovered . ” The only copy at present known is in the possession of Dr. Hammond , Librarian of G.L. , London

It is a very curious commentary on the manners of the age that the items deemed mcst popular and worthy of reprinting were those mentioned above . Surely Freemasonry never , before or after , found itself in such a galley .

1730

( Cament . Hib . Vol . i . , Irish Const . )

The only perfect copy known by Dr. Chetwode Crawley was in the possession of Gen. S. C. Lawrence , Medford , Mass . , U.S.A.

1730

A.Q.C. viii . , 135 ; xxiii . , 20 .

Reprinted in Carson’s Reprints 1867 , and in Lodge of Research No. 2429 , Transactions , 1906-1907 .

There is a copy in the B.M. ( 4784 bb 16 ) . For later editions see Wolfstieg 29952.

1730

READ’S WEEKLY JOURNAL No. 292. Oct. 24 A.Q.C. viii . , 135 .

Contains a reprint of Masonry Dissected and also the ” Mystery of Freemasonry ” as printed in the Daily Journal of August 15th , 1730 .

1730

A.Q.O. xxiii . , 20

There is a copy in the G.L. Libr . and in the B.M. ( 4783 c 19 )

It is quite possible that this is ” the Discourse concerning Pritchard by Bro . Clare ” mentioned in the Minutes of the Old Lodge at Lincoln , Oct. 2. 1733 ( A.Q.C. iv . , 38 ) vide infra .

1730

A NEW MODEL | For the REBUILDING MASONRY ON A Stronger BASIS than the former ; WITH A SOUND CONSTITUTION , and a curious CATECHISM drawn from Rules both intelligible and instructive ; | In THREE DEGREES Teaching the Whole World to be MASONS , without the Im | putation of being either Fools or Knaves . To which is added , | Several diverting SONGS | BY | CELEBRATED MASONS Of the OLD ORDER , AND | Some new ones propos’d as Subjects for a certain Ora- tor , with the Downfall of the Old Structure , a melancholy Poem addressed to MELPOMENE . | By Peter Farmer Esq .; | Dedicated to Mr. Orator HENLEY . LONDON : | Printed for J. Wilford , at the Three Flower – de – Luces behind the Chapter – house near St. Paul’s . 1730 ( Price 6d . ) |

A.Q.C. xxii . , 219 .

It was advertised in the Daily Journal of Nov. 18th , 1730 ( A.Q.C. , viii . , 16 ; xii . , 158 ) . Bro . W. B. Hextall gave a full description of the book in the reference quoted above . The copy in the B.M. ( 161 140 ) is the only copy at present known .

1730

DAILY POST Dec. 15 } A.Q.C. iv . , 35

DAILY JOURNAL Dec. 16 .

An advertisement :

This Day is Publish’d

Defence of Masonry ; occasion’d by a Pamphlet , call’d Masonry Dissected … Printed for J. Roberts , near the Oxford Arms in Warwick Lane . Price 1 /

Of this edition no copy is at present known . There is little doubt that it is the same as the Defence of Masonry reprinted on p . 216 of the 1738 Constitutions and in the 1738 edition of Smith’s Freemason’s Pocket Companion , and which Oliver attributes to Dr. Anderson ( Rev. of a Square , p . 36 ) .

Bro . Gould ( 4.Q.C. iv . , p . 37 ; viii . , 41 ; and xvi . , 42 ) attributes this to the pen of Martin Clare . That Clare wrote a Defence in answer to Prichard in 1730 is undoubted , but might it not equally have been ” The Perjur’d Freemason detected ” ? Both it and the ” Defence of Masonry are anonymous . The grounds on which Bro . Gould forms his conclusions are not in my opinion decisive .

1730

Antient and Modern History of the Famous City of York . By Thos . Gent . A.Q.C. xi . , 31 . York and London . MDCCXXX

A.Q.C. xi . , 31 .

On p . 184 there is an epitaph of ” Christopher Hopwood , Free – Mason , who dy’d Anno 1673. ” The quotation cited above refers to another epitaph of Leonard Smith on p . 61 , which I have been unable to verify .

1730

Contains The Entered Apprentices ‘ Song . ( A.Q C. , iv . , 91 , where the date is mis printed ) . It is a common book .

1730

THE BRITISH MELODY OR MUSICAL MAGAZINE A.Q.C. iv . , 91

Contains the Entered Apprentices ‘ Song . I have not been able to trace a copy of the book . The date 1739 in the reference A.Q.C. , iv . , 91 , is evidently a misprint , as the passage states it was printed in the same year as Watt’s “ Musical Miscellany , ” vol . iii . ,, which was issued in 1730 .

1730

NEWCASTLE COURANT

Various advertisements are quoted from this newspaper in Strachan’s Northumbrian Masonry , 1898

1731

PARKER’S PENNY POST , Jan. 25 A.Q.C. xi . , 30

This is only known by a MS . copy of an extract from the above in the Rawl . Coll . Bodl . It details the sufferings of Mr. Penny , a noted Painter , ” at his initiation in which the red hot poker plays its usual prominent part .

1731

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , May 6-13 . Mac Calla , ut supra .

Dublin , March 9. On Saturday the 6th inst . a Lodge of Free Masons was held at the Yellow Lion in Warborough’s Street , by the Right Hon . the Earl of Ross , G.M. , Ireland , Hon . Wm . Ponsonby , Master , William Cowper , Rowley Hill , Wardens , Lord Kingston , late G.M. of England , Earl of Drogheda , Lord Southwell , John White , Abraham Creyton , Henry Plunket , Nicholas Woogan , Lawrence Toole , William Mosely , William Dobbs , John Haley , Thomas Griffith , Sec . to Grand Lodge . Lord Nettervil , Hon . Thomas Blight , and Hon . Henry Southwell were in due form admitted Members of the Society .

The same number contains Franklin’s Extract from Chamber’s Dictionary of Arts and Sciences

1732

UNIVERSAL SPECTATOR , Nov. 25 A.Q.C. xi . , 30 .

The preceding three items refer to the Communication of G.L. of November 21st . The Whitehall Evening Post states that ” Between £ 40 and £ 50 were brought in for Charity from different Lodges , ” and coincides with the Daily Journal in erroneously calling the Earl of Sutherland Pro . Grand Master of Ireland .

1732

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST , Dec. 9 Masonic Magazine iv . , 521 .

” There was a Grand Committee of the Free and Accepted Masons from several Lodges met at the Horn Tavern , in Palace – yard , to consider of proper measures for raising by subscription , a sum of money for the relief of their poor Brethren throughout England and Ireland . ” This is probably the first meeting to consider a systematic benevolent scheme .

1732

NEWCASTLE COURANT , Dec. 30 . Strachan’s Northumbrian Musʊnry , p . 64 .

Records a meeting at Widow Gray’s , on the Key , and the Election of John Fenwick as Master . Reprinted loc . cit .

A similar paragraph appears in The Friendly Writer and Register of Truth , by Ruth Collins , December 1732 , ( in the Q.C.L. Library ) .

1732

GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE , ( April ) p . 717 .

Epilogue for the Free Masons Spoken by Mrs Younger at the Theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields , April 27 .

1733

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , April 19-26 . Mac Calla , ut supra .

London , Jan. 17. Last Monday was held a Quarterly Communication at the Castle Tavern , Drury Lane ; resolved that the Charity money be paid next Commn . to the Trustees of Georgia , to enable poor English families to be sent over .

1733

GRUB STREET JOURNAL , No. 163 , Feb. 8. 1732 A.Q.C. xi , 32 .

The denizens of Grub Street declined to recognise the Gregorian calendar , and continued to use the old style of chronology , so although dated 1732 , this number appeared in 1733 .

1733

GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE , February , p . 68

Reprints the article in the Grubstreet Journal , February 8th , No. 163 , on the ” Free masons . ” It is addressed to Mr. Bavius and signed A.H.

” Let us consider whence the word Mason as applied to this club may be corrupted . They will scarce thank me for acknowledging that such a strange society may be as old as Chaucer in whose days the word Maze was used to signify a whim or fancy what then could be more natural than to distinguish a society by the name of a whim or Fancy . ” .

1733

( An unknown journal ) , May 1 . A.Q.C. xi . , 31 .

“The Society of Freemasons had a bespeak at Drury Lane choosing for the occasion Colley Cibber’s ‘ The Double Gallant . ‘ “

1733

READ’S WEEKLY JOURNAL , June 9 A.Q.C. xi . , 31

Records the appointment of Rev. Mr. Orator Henley as Chaplain .

1733

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , June 7-14 , Mac Calla ut supra .

London , Dec. 14. Tuesday last a Lodge of Masons was constituted at Dale’s Coffee House , Warwick Street , Golden Square , by Command of Right Hon . Anthony Lord Montacute , G.M. , Thos . Batson , Dep.G.M. , being present , also Sir Wm . Keith , Bart . , Dr. Desaguliers .

Viscount Montague has appointed Capt . James Comerford , of Malaga , to be Prov . Grand Master of Andalusia , Spain .

1733

PENNSYLVANIA GAZEITE , June 21-28 Mac Culla ut supra .

Philadelphia , June 28. Monday last a Grand Lodge of A. & Hon . Society of F. & A.M. was held at Tun Tavern in Water Street when Humphrey Murray , Esq . , was elected G.M. for ensuing year . He appointed Thos . Hart his Depy . , Peter Cuff , Jas . Bingham were chosen Wardens . Elegant entertainment provided , at which Proprietor and Governor of the Province , the Mayor of City , & c . were present .

1733

DAILY ADVERTISER , Aug. 9 A.Q.C. xi . , 31

Records the initiation of Prince Anthony Esterhazy , at the Duke of Lorrain’s Head , in Suffolk Street

1733

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST . Masonic Magazine iv . , 474 .

Salisbury . Sept. 1. Meeting of a lodge at Mr. Edward Randall’s at the Sign of the Three Lions and Greyhound . Present , Duke of Richmond , P.G.M. , Stet Fox , M.P.

1733

NEWS JOURNAL , Dec. 15 A.Q.C. xi . , 32 .

Records the constitution of the Lodge of the Prince of Orange’s Head , Mill Street , Southwark .

1733

Picart ( B ) The Religious Ceremonies and Customs of the Several Nations of the known World . 7 vols . folio 1733-39

A.Q.C. v . , 56 .

There is a short description of Freemasonry on p . 203 of Vol . vi . and a plate with a List of Lodges

1734

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST Masonic Magazine iv . , 522

Records the appointment of Rev. Mr. Orator Henley as Chaplain at the G.L. held March 30th .

1734

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , June 27 Mac Calla , ut supra . Gould iii . , 431

Records the appointment of Benjamin Franklin as G.M. It was copied in the S. James ‘ Evening Post , Sept. 3 , and Kead’s Weekly Journal , Sept. 7 .

1734

DAILY ADVERTISER , Sept. 6 . A.Q.C. xi . , 31 .

Mentions the Lodge in Paris at the Duchess of Portsmouth’s House .

1734

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST , Sept. 7 . Masonic Mag . iv . , 419

Announces the meeting of a Lodge in Paris at the Duchess of Portsmouth’s House . Reprinted in full loc . cit

1734

DAILY ADVERTISER , Sept. 16 A.Q.C. xi . , 31 .

Announces the establishment of a Lodge at The Hague .

1734

ST . JAMES ‘ EVEN.NG POST . Musonic Magazine iv . , 420 .

Paragraph headed ” Holland , Nov. 4th , 1731. Besides the lodge of English Freemasons at Rotterdam , another is erected at The Hague

1735

DUBLIN EVENING POST , March 4/8 Cement Hib . 1. First Warrant p . 13 .

Records performance of ” The Country Wife . “

1735

LONDON DAILY POST AND GENERAL ADVERTISER , Monday Ap . 21

A.Q.C. xi . , 29 .

Records the ” Annual Grand Feast at Mercers ‘ Hall in Cheapside on Thursday last . “

1735

GENERAL EVENING POST , Apr. 17-19 A.Q.C. xi . , 29 .

Contains a fuller account of the Annual Grand Feast on April 17^th

1735

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST Masonic Magazine iv . , 520 .

Records a procession of Freemasons from Grosvenor Square to Mercer’s Hall on Thursday last ( i.e. , April 17th . )

1735

GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE , April , p . 272

Prologue intended to have been spoken at the Play for the entertainment of the ancient and honourable order of Free – Masons . Signed F. Blythe

1735

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , June 26 – July 3 . Mac Calla , ut supra .

Philadelphia , July 3. Tuesday , 24th past , G.L. held at Indian Head , Market St. , when James Hamilton , Esq . was chosen G.M. of this Province . Apptd . Thomas Hopkinson , Depy . William Plumsted & Joseph Shippen , G.WW.

1735

This work consists of a History of Masons , the Charges of a Freemason , the General Regulations for the Use of the Lodges in and about London and Westminster ( June 24th , 1721 ) , and the Manner of constituting a New Lodge , all founded on Anderson’s Constitutions of 1723. In addition it has a short Charge to be given to new – admitted Brethren . At p . 47 there occurs a sub – title , ” A Collection of the Songs of the Masons to which is added Prologues and Epilogues . 1734 , ” followed at p . 95 with ” an Exact List of Regular Lodges , ” which extends to No. 126 , held at the Duke of Marlborough’s Head . The next two leaves consist of an advertisement of Templeman’s History of England and other advertise ments dated December 12th , 1734 , which show that it was issued late in December , 1734 , or early in 1735. It was reprinted in Dublin the same year , but whether it was pirated or brought out with Smith’s permission is still a dubious point , although Bro . Chetwode Crawley tends to the latter suggestion . In any case , the Dublin reprint was sanctioned and adopted by the G.L. of Irelend . ( Cæment . Hiber . Fasc . ii . )

There is little doubt that this is identical with the ” Free Masons Vade Mecum , ” which was condemn’d by the G. Lodge on Feb. 24 , 1734-5 , ” as a pyratical and silly thing , done without Leave , and the Brethren were warned not to use it , nor encourage it to be sold . “

The London edition of 1735 was reissued with a new title ” THE FREE MASON’s | POCKET COMPANION : By W. SMITH a Free Mason … MDCCXXXVI

A second edition was issued in London , 1738. It contains inter alia the earliest known reprint of the ” Defence of Masonry , ” A.Q.C. viii . , 40 .

1735

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST Masonic Magazine iv . , 519 .

Reports a meeting at Swalwell ( Gateshead ) on June 19th . The whole paragraph is reprinted loc . cit .

1735

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST , Sept. 20 . Masonic Magazine , iv , 419 .

Records the holding of a Lodge by the Duke of Richmond and Dr. Desaguliers at the Hotel Bussy , Paris . A long paragraph with the names of the visitors and initiates , reprinted in full loc . cit .

1735

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , Oct. 9 . Mac Calla , ut supra .

Records meeting of June 24 , of G.L. , of Ireland at Dublin .

1735

DAILY ADVERTISER , Nov. 5 A.Q.C. xi . , 32 .

1735

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST , Nov. 6 Masonic Magazine iv . , 421 .

Monday , Oct. 24. ( N.S. ) . Opening of ” a Dutch Lodge at the new Doole , ” present , the G.M. , William Cornelius Rudemaker .

1735

An Account of what happened lately at the Hague on the Constitution of a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons . To be had at the Pamplet ( sic ) Shops of London and Westminster . Price Three – Pence .

A.Q.C. xi . , 35 .

Undated , but the text is headed Dec. 30 , 1735 .

1735

DAILY ADVERTISER , Dec. ? A.Q.C. , xi . , 35

1735

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST . Masonic Magazine iv . , 518

Newcastle , Dec. 8 ( 28 ) 1734. Meeting on S. John’s Day of a lodge at Widow Grey’s , on the Quay . Sermon by Rev. Mr. Robinson , of Bywell , Chaplain . Election of Dr. Askew as M. , Mr. Thoresby as D.M. , Mr. Blenkinson and Mr. Skal as W.S. Bro . Hughan adds a long note on this ‘ time immemorial ‘ lodge , loc . cit . See also Strachan’s Northumbrian Masonry , p . 66 .

1735

( ? ) An address made to the body of Free and A. M – s assembled at a Quarterly communication holden near Temple Bar , Dec. 11. 1735 ( Trans . into French and German )

This is the entry as recorded by Dr. Oliver ( Rev. of a Square , 1855 , p . 35 , n . ) , and refers to Clare’s celebrated Discourse delivered before G.L Dec. 11. 1735 ( A.Q.C. iv . , 37. ) The entry is probably taken from Scott’s Pocket Companion , 1754 , which is the earliest printed appearance of the Address I have been able to trace . There is little doubt , however , that it was printed at a much earlier date . In Scott’s Pocket Companion , 1754 , it states that it was ” translated into French and German and annexed to the foregoing APOLOGY ” ( vide infra 1739 An apology by J.G. , D.M.F.M. )

1736

THE CRAFTSMAN , Ap . 16. 1736 A.Q.C. xviii , 203 et seq .

Contains the celebrated attack on Freemasonry by Caleb D’Anvers , which associated Freemasons with the murder of Capt . Porteous and the Riots in connection with it .

It drew forth an answer , in the form of the Secretary’s Song , by Anderson in the 1738 edition of the Constitutions , p . 210 .

1736

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST . Masonic Magazine iv . , 421

Lisbon , June 3. Mr. George Gordon has constituted a lodge . Present , Lord George Graham , Lord Forrester , etc.

1736

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , July 15-22 Mac Calla ut supra

Contains a very full description of the meeting of Grand Lodge , at London , on April 15th . Capt . Scott is mentioned as a steward in place of James Styles , who is given in the list printed in the 1738 Constitutions .

1736

THE BOOK M : or Masonry Triumphant . In Two Parts . Part I. Containing the History Charges and Regulations of FREE MASONS ; with an account of stately Fabricks erected by that Illustrious Society . Part II . Containing the Songs usually sung in Lodges , Prologues and Epilogues spoken at the Theatres in LONDON in Honour of the Craft ; with an Account of all the Places where Regular Lodges were held . . . . . Newcastle upon Tyne : Printed by Leonard Umfrevillle and Company . M , DCC , XXXVI ….

Cæment . Hib . Fasc . ii . ( Bro . Wm . Smith p . 18 ) .

The dedication is signed W. Smith .

Bro . Chetwode Crawley cites the copy in the Masonic Library of West Yorkshire at Leeds , and gives a full description of it loc . cit .

1736

EBORACUM | OR THE HISTORY AND ANTIQUITIES of the CITY of YORK , From its ORIGINAL to the PRESENT TIMES | . . . . . . By FRANCIS DRAKE , of the CITY of YORK , Gent . | F.R.S. and Member of the SOCIETY of Antiquaries in London . | LONDON , | Printed by WILLIAM BOWYER for the AUTHOR , M DCC XXXVI .

1736

Dedicated to ” H.R.H. Francis , Duke of Loraine , Charles Duke of Richmond , G.M. anno And to all others The Right Honourable and Right Worshipful Masters of 1725 . Masonry Your Most Obedient and Affectionate Brother , B. Langley . ” The dedication is too long to quote in full , but it contains a long list of eminent Free Masons . [ B.M. 1732 e 6 ] .

1737

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST , Feb. 15 . Masonic Magazine iv . , 473 .

Reports the funeral of Bro . Ellis of the Antwerp Tavern Lodge , Royal Exchange . A similar announcement was printed in the Pennsylvania Gazette , June 2 , 1737 ( Mac Calla , ut supra ) .

1737

GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE , March , p . 191 .

From Paris . The sudden encrease of ye Society of Free Masons in France has given such offence , that the King forbid their meeting at any of their Lodges , [ 162 ] nor would ye States of Holland suffer them .

1737

GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE , March , p . 256 .

From Paris . That Copies of an apologizing letter wrote by a Free Mason ” That the Views the Free Masons propose to were made public alledging themselves are the most pure and inoffensive .

1737

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST , April 26 . Masonic Magazine iv . , 420

There are spread about at Paris copies of an apologizing letter wrote by a Free mason.

Extracts are reprinted loc . cit . See previous entry and ” Masonry farther Dissected , ” 1738

1737

GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE , April , p . 226 .

Reprint from ” The Craftsman , April 16. No. 563 ‘Freemasons a dangerous Society . ” ” Signed , Jachin .

1737

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , May 5-12 Mac Calla ut supra .

Edinburgh , Dec. 2nd . Tuesday . St. Andrew’s Day , meeting of Masters and Wardens of near 40 regular lodges at St. Mary’s Chapel . William St. Clair , of Roslin , Esq . , elected G.M. Scotland .

1737

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST , May 12 . Masonic Magazine iv . , 419

“The Order of Freemasons has become lately so much in vogue in Paris , there being great striving to be admitted even at the expense of ten Louis d’ors . ” Initiation of Marshal d’Estrees . Five lodges already established . Fear of suppression .

Reprinted in full loc . cit . In the next issue of the same Journal is the announcement [ 167 ] ” The King ( French ) forbids the lodges . “

1737

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , June 9-16 . Mac Calla , ut supra .

Philadelphia , June 16. Monday night , some people pretending to be Free masons got together in a cellar with a young man , who was desirous of being made one , threw spirits upon him , to terrify him , which so burnt him that he took to bed and died . Coroner’s inquest now sitting

A further announcement was made in the next issue of the paper . See also infra the issues of Feb. 7 and 15 , 1738 .

1737

GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE , July , p . 453

From Rome July 18. The Society of Freemasons lately detected at Florence makes a great noise : The Pope sent the Father Inquisitor . . . at the request of the Great Duke of Tuscany , who was absolutely resolved to extirpate the whole sect .

1737

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , June 23-30 . Mac Calla ut supra .

Philadelphia , June 30. Friday last , at the Indian King , in this city , Grand Lodge held , William Plumsted chosen G.M. , Joseph Shippen , Deputy , and Henry Pratt , Philip Syng , Grand Wardens .

1737

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , July 14-21 . Mac Calla ut supra .

London , April 26. Yesterday at noon , Early of Darnly , G.M. Elect went in procession from his house in Pal ! Mall to Fishmongers ‘ Hall , where the Company breakfasted , which cost his Lordship £ 200 .

1737

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST , Aug. 20 . Masonic Magazine iv . , 472 .

Boston ( N.E. ) June 27. Meeting of G.L. and election of G.M. Robert Thomlinson . After which the Society attended the G.M. in procession to his Excellency Governor Belcher’s

” It being the first procession in America they appeared in the proper badges of their Order … ” Reprinted fully loc . cit .

1737

DAILY ADVERTISER , Sept. 13 . A.Q.C. xi . , 32 .

Records the initiation by Richard Savage , son of the late Earl Rivers , of James Thomson Esq . , author of The Seasons , Dr. Armstrong and Mr. Paterson , of Three King Court , Lombard St. , at a Lodge held at The Old Man’s Coffeehouse , Charing Cross .

1737

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST , Sept. 13 . Masonic Magazine iv . , 420 .

” The Lieutenant – General of Police at Paris has published an order against the assembly of all authorised societies and laid a fine upon the master of an ordinary for suffering a lodge of Freemasons to be held at his house . “

1737

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , Nov. 24 – Dec . 1 , 1737 . Mac Calla ut supra .

London , Sept. 8 . Deputation going out by the ” Dorothy ” ( Capt . Douglas ) to constitute a Lodge in the Island of Montserrat . James Warson , Esq . , of the said Island , is appointed Provincial G.M. of the Leeward Islands .

1737

RULES , ARTICLES , and ORDERS | To be Observed by a SOCIETY | of | Free and accepted MASONS | Established for the mutual benefit of each other on the 31st day of march 1737. | Made by a COMMITTEE appointed for that Purpose , on the 18th day of MAY follow- | ing , in the tenth Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord GEORGE the Second , by the Grace of God , of Great Britain , France | and Ireland KING , Defender of the Faith , & c . | and in the Year of our Lord , 1737. | . | LONDON , | Printed by R. Jellyman , near Trig 1737 Stairs Thames – street . ·

This is a transcript of the title of a pamphlet in the possession of the Mansfield Masonic Library , Ohio , U.S.A. , which has been forwarded by Bro . F. H. Marquis .

Bro . Marquis states that it is bound up with the Freemason’s Pocket Companion , 1736 , It is 8vo . , but cut down to the same size as the Companion and contains 66 numbered pages and 6 pages of Members ‘ names .

1737

The Secrets of Masonry , | Made known to all Men , | By S.P. late Member of a Constituted Lodge . I .. To which is added , | The Author’s Vindication of himself . London : Printed for J. Torbuck 1737.

It is Prichard’s Masonry Dissected with a variation in the title page and a few questions omitted . After the ” Author’s Vindication ” which ends on p . 24 , there follows ( pp . 25-33 ) ” Observations and Critical Remarks on the new Constitutions of the Free – Masons . Written by James Anderson , A. M. and Dedicated to the Duke of Montague , by J. T. Desaguliers , LL.D. Deputy Grand Master . ” Page 34 is blank . Page 35 ” The Secret of the Order of Free Masons , With the ceremonies observed at the Reception of Members into it , viz . ” . Page 38 ends ” Thus far the Paris Letter , dated Jan. 13th , 1737 .

Bro . W. B. Hextall has lent me his copy and I find , as I had surmised , ( see ante 1724 Briscoe’s Secret History ) that the ” Observations and Critical Remarks ” supposed to be written by James Anderson are not by him but written by another person . The difference between a comma and a full – stop between the words ” Free – Masons ” and ” written by ” make a great difference in the sense . I have no doubt that it is the work quoted by Kloss ( 255 ) and also by Oliver .

The ” Secret of the Order of Freemasons . . ” finishing with the words ” Thus far the Paris Letter , dated Jan. 13. 1737 ” shews that it was reprinted from the January number of the Gentleman’s Magazine Jan. 1738 , p . 54 , ut supra , and also proves that the date 1737 on the title of ” The Secrets of Masonry , 1737 ” should be 1737-38 , or according to our present reckoning 1738 .

The last item was also issued under the title ” La Reception Mysterieuse des Membres de la célèbre Société des Françs – Macons … Par Samuel Pritchard . . . Suivi des autres Pièces Curieuses à Londres , Par la Compagnie des Libraires , 1738. ” A copy is in the possession of Bro . A. M. Broadley . ( Wolfstieg 29952 ) .

It was advertised in the St. James ‘ Evening Post , May 1 , 1737 .

1737

Floor Decorations of Various Kinds both in Piano and Perpective . XXV Copper Plates . . . . . by Jn ? Carnithan . Sold by R. Caldwell at Mercers Hall Cheapside & at his house in King Street . Humbly described to the Rt . Honble the L Darnley , Grand Master of ye Ancient & Honourable Society of Free & accepted Masons . 1737 .

With a very elaborate Frontispiece surrounded by Masonic emblems .

1738

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST . Masonic Magazine iv . , 420 .

Paris , Jan. 2. Reprints the ” secret of the Order of Freemasons and the ceremonies observed at the reception of members ” as printed in the Secrets of Masonry .

1738

GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE , Jan. , p . 54 .

” The Secret of the Order of Freemasons and the ceremonies observed at the reception of Members into it . “

1738

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , Jan. 31 – Feb . 7 Mac Calla ut supra .

Letter to ” Mr. Franklin , ” signed ” A.B. ” giving information regarding the trial of Dr. Jones for the Murder of his Apprentice . Growdon , Attorney – Genl . opened the indictment . The Doctor with accomplices had persuaded his Apprentice to become a Free Mason , and they had compelled the youth to take part in certain diabolical ceremonies . Jury brought in a verdict of Manslaughter . Two other persons were arraigned with the Doctor . One found guilty of manslaughter , but obtained a Pardon ; the other was acquitted . Reprinted loc . cit

1738

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , Feb. 7-15 . Mac Calla ut supra .

Another long letter , this time from Benj . Franklin , regarding the Jones trial . Franklin justifies himself . He was in the Tavern in Market St. the Saty . before the affair happened , & the practices on the apprentices were mentioned , at which Franklin laughed heartily . But when he heard of the scandalous nature of the ceremony , he and other Masons , including Mr. Danby & Mr. Alrichs , expressed their detestation of the whole thing . He knew and respected the apprentice ( Armstrong Smith ) and his father , and being subpoena’d on the trial , gave his evidence freely and impartially . He denounces the false and unjust accusa tions which have been made concerning him in connection with the matter . Following is a certificate signed by John Danby and Harmanus Alrichs that they and Franklin were present when Dr. Jones and J – n R – n related the occurence in the cellar , and that did not counten ance the affair in any way , but the contrary . Witness our hands this 15 Feb. , 1737-8 . Declaration signed William Allen , that the foregoing was sworn on the Evangelists before him on that date . Reprinted loc . cit .

1738

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , Feb. 15-21 . Mac Calla ut supra

New York , Jan. 24. Last Saty . David Provost , Jr. Master of the Lodge in this place gave an entertainment to the Fraternity at the Black Horse . They expressed their thanks to him and wished him a prosperous voyage and speedy return . Matthew Norris , S.W. was chosen Master and was installed . He apptd . John Saint , S.W. and Henry Holt , J.W.

1738

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , Feb. 15-21 . Mac Calla ut supra .

Charles – town , Dec. 29. Tuesday last , St. John’s Day . All members of the Society of F. & A.M. met at Mr. Seaman’s , Master of Solomon’s Lodge , whence they went in procession , properly clothed , to wait on James Graeme , Prov . G.M. at his house in Broad St. where they were received by members of G.L. Another procession to the Court Room , at Mr. Charles Shepheard’s House , where a numerous audience of ladies and gentlemen was gathered , admission being by ticket . G.M. made a speech in praise of Masonry . G.L. then withdrew to choose G.M. and elected James Graeme , who appointed James Wright , D.G.M. , Maurice Lewis , S.G.W. , John Crookshanks , J.G.W. , James Michie , G.T. , and James Gordon , G.S.

Same day Mr. James Crockatt was chosen Master of Solomon’s Lodge .

1738

LONDON DAILY POST , April 22 . Gould ii . , 343 .

Records the election of N. Blakerby as Master of the Lodge at the Horn .

1738

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , June 29 – Jul . 6 . Mac Calla , ut supra .

Philadelphia , Jul . 6. Saty . 24th past , Grand Lodge at the Indian King . Joseph Shippen chosen G.M. of this Province . He apptd . Philip Syng his Depy . Dr. Thomas Cadwalader and Mr. Thomas Bourde nominated and chosen G. Wardens .

1738

MASONRY farther DISSECTED ; OR , MORE | SECRETS | of that Mysterious | SOCIETY REVEAL’D . | Faithfully Englished from the French Original just publish’d at Paris , by the Permission | and Privilege of M. de Harraut , Lieute- | nant – General of Police . | With Explanatory NOTES ( both serious and comical ) by the TRANSLATOR . | Likewise , An APPENDIX , wherein are contain’d , | I. The Free – Masons Reception in Foreign Parts II . The Free – Masons Apology , as publish’d at Paris . III . Free – Masons a dangerous Society ; from the CRAFTSMAN . | LONDON | Printed for J. Wilford , at the Three Golden Flower -de – Lu- | ces , behind the Chapter – House , near St. Paul’s . 1738. ( Pr . 6d . ) | Where may be had , Masonry Dissected . The Seventh Edition . Pr . 6d . |

Published in April , see Gent.’s Mag . , 1738 , p . 224 .

It is mentioned by many writers , but the best description of it is that by Dr. Chetwode Crawley in A.Q C. , ix . , 83 et seq . There is no doubt ” The Apology was translated from the same original as the article quoted in Gentleman’s Magazine , March 1737. The Freemasons ‘ Reception is a reprint of the articles in the Gentleman’s Magazine , Jan. 1738 ; March , 1737 ( p . 191 ) , and July , 1737 ( p . 453 ) , while the third part is a reprint of the article in the Craftsman , April 16. 1736. There is a copy in the B.M. ( 112 d 39 )

1738

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST , May 18 Masonic Magazine iv . , 474 .

Consecration of lodge at Mr. Gordon’s house the New Exchange Punch Bowl in the Strand .

1738

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST Masonic Magazine iv . , 474 .

Gloucester , May 18. Consecration of a lodge at the Wheatsheaf , Halifax , May 22. Consecration of a lodge at the Talbot

1738

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST Masonic Magazine iv . , 421 .

Letter dated , Florence May 24 , mentions the re – opening of the interdicted lodges at Florence , Leghorn , Smyrna and Aleppo .

1738

GENTLEMAN MAGAZINE , June p . 326 .

A resumé in English of the Papal Bull of 1738 against Freemasonry .

1738

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST . Masonic Magazine iv . , 472 .

Rome , June 27. An amusing paragraph to the effect that the Pope has recalled his Bull , and that he and several of his Cardinals had been proposed in several lodges .

1738

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST , July 15 .

Edinburgh , July 11. Records a lodge meeting when the brethren informally excommunicated the old Father ( the Pope ) .

Edinburgh , Aug. 3. Foundation Stone of Edinburgh Royal Infirmary laid by Free masons , Earl Cromarty , Grand Master .

1738

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST . Masonic Magazine iv . , 474

Bath , Oct. 30. Extraordinary lodge held at the Bear Tavern . Present , Earl Darnley , P.G.M. , John Ward , D.G.M. , Sir E. Mansell , Dr. Desaguliers

173(8)

The Builder’s Compleat Assistant ; or a Library of Arts and Sciences absolutely necessary to be understood by Builders and Workmen in General . 2 vols .

Gould i . , 77 ; A.Q.C. xi . , 135

I have not been able to ascertain when the first edition was issued . The earliest edition in the B.M. is the third , dated 1738 ( 61 b 5 ) . There is a second edition of this work in G.L. Library , without date . The part relating to Freemasonry is reprinted in extenso in A.Q.C. xi . , 135 .

1738

The second edition of the Book of Constitutions . At the end are printed various Songs ; A Defence of Masonry , publish’d A.D. 1730 , occasioned by a Pamphlet call’d Masonry Dissected ; and Brother Euclid’s Letter to the Author Against unjust Cavils .

Reproduced in facsimile in Q.C. Antigrapha , vol . vii .

1738

Miscellaneous Works in Verse and Prose of John Bancks . . . London , Printed for James Hodges at the Looking Glass on London Bridge 1739 , 2 vols .

There is a copy ( 2nd edition ) in G.L.L. In vol . i . there is ” On Masonry , an Ode , ” commencing ” Genius of Masonry ! Descend , ” as in the 1738 Constitutions , but with some variations and explanatory foot – notes .

1739

ST . JAMES ‘ EVENING POST , Jan. 7 Masonic Magazine iv . , 519 .

Newcastle . Meeting of a Lodge on Dec. 27 at Mr. Baxter’s , on the Key . Election of Walter Blackett as M. , Mr. Thoresby as D.M. and Mr. Newton and Mr. Graham as W.’s ( See 1735 ) .

1739

READ’S WEEKLY JOURNAL , Jan. 20 . Gould ii . , 355 .

Records presentation of 1738 Constitutions to the Prince of Wales .

1739

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , April 19-26 , 1739 . Mac Calla , ut supra .

Philadelphia , Yesterday morning , died at Trenton , the Hon . Daniel Cox , Esq . , one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the Province of New Jersey . “

1739

LONDON EVENING POST , May 26 . Gould ii . , 292 .

Records the death of Dr. James Anderson , a dissenting teacher . appeared in Read’s Weekly Journal , June 2 , and London Daily Post , May 29 .

1739

GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE , May .

May 17. – Records meeting of G.L. and procession of 85 Coaches and Chariots to the Fishmongers ‘ Hall . Present the Marquis of Carnarvon , G. M. , Lord Raymond , M. Elect , with several Noblemen and Persons of Distinction .

1739

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , June 7-14 , 1739 Mac Calla ut supra .

London , April 9. Right Hon . Lord Raymond appointed G.M. for year .

1739

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , June 21-28 , 1739 . Mac Calla ut supra .

London , April 6 1739 , We hear from Rome that a month since by order of the Inquisition , was burnt in an open place before the Church of Sta . Maria supra Minerva , a piece by Chevalier Ramsay in defense of Freemasonry , entitled Relation Apologique et Historique de la Secrete des Francs – Macons , par G.D.M. F.M.A. Dublin , chez . Patria Odonoko , 1738 .

This was published at Paris in answer to Masonry farther Dissected printed by order of the Lieutenant de Police , and Gentleman’s Magazine , March , 1737 , ut supra . I wonder if Odonoko is a corruption of Southerne’s play ” Oroonoko ” published in 1696 , or of O’Donoghue .

1739

PUE’S OCCURRENCES ( Dublin ) Dec. 8/11 Cement . Hib . i . The First Warrant , p . 14 .

Records meeting of G.L. of Ireland on the previous Thursday .

1739

This is known as the Dodd version of the Constitutions . ( Gould i . , 76 , 77 ; Hughan’s Old Charges , 1895 , p . 139. ) Hughan cites copies in the G.L.L. , G.L.Lib . , Iowa , and Bro . E. T. Carson , of Cincinnati . It was reprinted by Bro . Carson , and also in the Q.C. Antigrapha , vol . iv .

1739

An Apology for the Free and Accepted Masons . Occasioned by their persecution in the Canton of Berne ; with the present State of Masonry in Germany , Italy , France , Flanders and Holland . By J.G. , D.M. F.M , Dublin , Patrick Odoroko , 1739 ,

The earliest edition of this that I have been able to trace is the reprint of it in Scott’s Pocket Companion of 1754. Oliver’s entry Rev. of a Square , p . 61/2 , however is too circum stantial to be ignored . He attributed the translation of it ( from the French ) to Martin Clare . It is partially confirmed by the passage in the Gentleman’s Magazine , April , 1743 .

It is possible that Oliver relied ( as in several other instances ) on Kloss who quotes a French editon issued by ” Patrick Odonoko ” at Dublin in 1738. He states that it was burnt by the public hangman at Rome on Feb. 1. 1739 , and that every thing points to it having been written by Michael Ramsay . See also ante Pennsylvania Gazette , 1739 , June 21-28 . Wolfstieg quotes the French edition ( 34500 ) but does not state where a copy is to be found .

1739

A Proposal ( printed by the consent of the Committee of Charity ) To raise yearly £ 310 . Submitted by John Boaman , Member of that Right Worshipful and Honourable Society . ( 1 page folio ) .

A.Q.C. xi . , 35. , xxiii . , 167 .

This was the earliest , although unsuccessful attempt at the foundation of a Masonic Orphan School . Other manuscript papers on the Committee of Charity are cited on pp . 34-35 , A.Q.C. xi .

1740

The Tea Table Miscellany or a Collection of Choice Songs edition By Allan Ramsey .

On p . 346 is the poem commencing ” By Mason’s Art , the aspiring dome . ” It may be in the earlier editions , which I have been unable to consult .

1741

The Builder’s Jewel : or the Youth’s Instructor and Workman’s Remembrancer .

A copy of this edition is in the Library of the Royal Institute of British Architects , but I have not been able to consult it . A curious frontispiece , designed and engraved by Batty Langley , dated ” A.L. 5741 ” appears in later editions , certainly down to the tenth edition , 1763 .

1741

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE , June 25 , 1741 . Mac Calla ut supra .

Yesterday , G.L. for the Province of Pennsylvania at the Indian King . Philip Syng chosen G.M. Thomas Boude Depy . G.M. Lambert Everson , Thomas Bond , G. Wardens .

1741

Freemasonry ; or the Grand Procession . Printed and sold 1741 by Mrs. Dodd at the Peacock , without Temple Bar .

Broadside with a large illustration . In the possession of Bro . A. M. Broadley . 1742. THE CHAMPION OR THE EVENING ADVERTISER , Jan. 19 . Records the death of Anthony Sayer . • .

1742

LONDON EVENING POST , Jan 16/19 Q.C.A. , X. , 59 .

A few days since died , aged about 70 years , Mr. Anthony Sayer , who was Grand – Master of the most Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted . Masons in 1717. His corpse was followed by a great Number of Gentlemen of that Honourable Society of the best Quality , from the Shakespear’s lead Tavern in the Piazza in Covent – Garden , and decently interr’d in Cover arden Church .

1742

A Discourse upon Masonry . As spoken by the author [ George Minty ] when master of a lodge in England in 1742 .

A.Q.C. ix . , 104

The first edition seems to be that of Dublin 1757. The title is reprinted in full loc . cit . In later reprints it is stated that it was delivered in 1772. This is evidently an error , as it is dedicated to the Rt . Hon . Thomas Southwell , G.M. of Ireland , which office he held in 1743

1742

[ Pope’s Dunciad ] The New Dunciad : As it was found in the year MDCCXLİ . with the Illustrations of Scriblerus , and Notes Variorum . London : Printed for T. Cooper at the Globe in Pater – noster Row . MDCCXLII . ( Price 1s . and 6d . )

This is the first issue containing Book 4. Lines 565-578 contain a reference to Freemasons which is reprinted in A.Q.C. viii . , 138 ; xi . , 116 ; xix . , 70 ; xxi . , 93 , 235.

1742

A Discourse | upon | Masonry . | As spoken by the Author when Master of a | Lodge in England in the year 1742 . . . Dublin … 1757 .

A.Q.C. ix . , 104

Bro . Conder , who quotes the book , does not say where it is to be found . He states it is by George Minty .

1743

FAULKNER’S DUBLIN JOURNAL , No. 1830 Jan. 10/14 .

Cæment . Hiber . , vol . i . ( The Irish Constitutions , p . 11 ) .

Contains the first printed mention of the Royal Arch . It is reprinted fully by Dr. Chetwode Crawley loc . cit .

1743

GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE , March .

” Vienna . March 13. The 17th Instant at Night a Detachment of 30 Cuirassiers and 30 Grenadiers went to a private house , where a Free Masons Lodge was kept and seized about 30 Free Masons , who were sitting round a table , which was covered with a black Cloth or Carpet , whereon were drawn divers odd Characters . On the Table stood two black Candles lighted , a Death’s head , a large naked Sabre and a Register , containing the Names of 400 Brethren . Among them were several Persons of Distinction who were soon released . “

1743

GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE , April .

Rome . There was lately burnt here with great Solemnity , by order of the Inquisition , a piece in French wrote by the Chevalier Ramsay ( Author of the Travels of Cyrus etc. ) entitled ” an Apologetical and Historical Relation of the Secret of the Free – Masons , printed at Dublin by Patric Odonko .

This was published at Paris , in answer to a pretended Catechism printed there by Order of the Lieutenant de Police , ( See vol . viii . p . 54. ) much like Prichard’s in English .

1744

The earliest printed work on Royal Arch Masonry , A.Q.C. , vi . , 77. Cæment Hiber .

Three copies are at present known , one of which is in the G.L. Lib . , Iowa , and another in the W. Yorkshire Masonic Library .

Reproduced in Hughan’s Masonic Memorials , in facsimile , with an introduction by W. J. Hughan , Leeds ( R. Jackson ) , 1893 .

1744

GENERAL EVENING POST , March 1 . Gould ii . , 349 .

Records death of Dr. Desaguliers on Feb. 29 .

1746

THE SUFFERINGS | OF JOHN COUSTOS , FOR | FREE – MASONRY , | AND FOR His refusing to turn ROMAN CATHOLIC , IN THE INQUISITION at | | Lisbon ; Where he was sentenc’d , during Four years , to the GALLEY LONDON : Printed by W. Strahan , for the AUTHOR , 1746

1747

This is Kippis ‘ edition of the work which was reprinted 1778. It contains ( Vol . i . , pp . 222 , 236 ) a memoir of E. Ashmole .

1747

Laws relating to General Charity .

These were circulated at various times by G.L. ( see G.L. Minutes in the Press ) , but no copy is at present known to be in existence . See also Kloss ( 140 ) , who states that it consists of 3 pages , but does not state where it is to be found .

1748

A.Q.C. , xxi . , 230 .

On p . 154 occurs the following lines ( forming part of the ” Man of Taste ” )

Bears , lions , wolves , and elephants I breed , And Philosophical Transactions read : Next lodge I’ll be Free – Mason , nothing less , Unless I happen to be F.R.S.

1748

1749

THE CHARMER A.Q.C. , iv . , 91

Contains several Masonic songs including the E.A. Song . The earliest edition in the B.M. is that of 1782 ( 11603 ccc 15. )

1750

B.M. 4784 aaa 47 ( 1 )

The only copy I can trace is that in the B.M. It was reprinted in Scott’s Pocket Companion , 1754 , and elsewhere .

1750

A SERMON | Preach’d before the Antient and Honourable Society , | or | Free and Accepted MASONS , | At the Parish – Church of St. JOHN in the City of GLOUCESTER , | On THURSDAY the 27th of December . By a BROTHER . GLOUCESTER : Printed for the AUTHOR in the YEAR 1750 .

The only copy at present known ( and that wants all after p . 20 ) is in the Q.C. Library . Mr. Rowland Austin , the Librarian of Gloucester Public Library , informs me that it was printed by Robert Raikes , but that he knows of no other copy . It is dedicated to Henry Toye Bridgeman , of Princknash , Esq . , High Sheriff of the County of Gloucester , Master Mason , and Master of the Lodge of the A. and H. Society of F. and A. Masons regularly constituted in the City of Gloucester , and is signed J.M. I have been quite unable to trace the author’s name ; he was not an incumbent of Gloucester city .

It is possible it is the same sermon quoted by Krause , Kunsturkunden 1821 p . 342 “ A Sermon before the Free – Masons in St. John’s Church , Gloucester . London , Owen 1752. ” [ 231 ]

1750

The free and accepted Mason described in a Sermon preached at S. Stephen Walbrook June 25. 1750 by John Entick M.A.

A.Q.C. xxi . 80 note .

1750

PARENTALIA | OR | MEMOIRS | OF THE | FAMILY of the WRENS ; viz . OF MATHEW Bishop of ELY , CHRISTOPHER Dean of WINDSOR , EC , BUT CHIEFLY OF | SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN , | Late SURVEYOR GENERAL of the Royal Buildings , President of the ROYAL SOCIETY , etc. , etc. , | Compiled , by his Son CHRISTOPHER ; now published by his Grandson , STEPHEN WREN , Esq ; LONDON : | Printed for T. OSBORN , in Gray’s – Inn ; and R. DODSLEY , in Pall – Mall . MDCCL .

Gould , ii . , 14 , etc .; A.Q.C. i . , 68 and elsewhere .

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