| Citation |
BG.750.003
6 Mar 1750:13 (1564)
Annapolis in Maryland, Jan. 3. 1749. On Wednesday the 27th
ult. being the festival of St. John the Evangelist, and the
anniversary of the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Free
and Accepted Masons, the gentlemen of the brotherhood,
belonging to the lodge in this city, with several of their
visiting brethren from the country, to the number, in all,
of about 30, celebrated the day in the following manner.
At twelve o'clock they went in procession, with white gloves
and aprons, from the house of their brother Middleton, being
preceeded by their master, wardens, and grand stewards, to
the church, where an excellent sermon, adapted to the
occasion, was preached by their brother the Rev. Mr.
Brogden: After sermon, they returned in the same manner
from church to the Indian King, where, having dined
elegantly, they elected their master and officers for the
ensuing year; and then proceeded in the above order to the
great council room, where they made a ball for the
entertainment of the ladies, and the evening was spent with
innocent mirth and gaiety.
|