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In conformity with the prevailing Masonic custom of that time, of holding meetings on the full of the moon, a custom which probably originated in the days when streets were generally unlighted, it was voted to hold the regular monthly communications of the Lodge on Wednesday evenings on or before the full of the moon, but they have been on the second Wednesday of the month for many years. One hundred twenty-five years later, Dalhousie Lodge still meets Wednesday evenings. The following officers were chosen at that first meetmg:

Right Worshipful William D. Coolidge Worshipful Master

Brother Albert A. Kendall Senior Warden

Brother Silas H. Munson Junior Warden

Brother Isaac Cary Treasurer

Brother Horatio F. Allen Secretary

and the following appointed:

Brother Adin B. Underwood Senior Deacon

Brother Chester H. Graves Junior Deacon

Brother George E. Bridges Senior Steward

Brother O. S. Sanford Junior Steward

Brother W. D. Thayer Marshal

for Sentinel, the youngest member of the Lodge.

At a subsequent meeting Brother J. B. Lovett was appointed Tyler, and Reverend Brother N. G. Allen, Chaplain.

The following table of fees was adopted:

For conferring the degrees, $25.00

For membership, 3.00

For membership for those receiving their degrees in other lodges, $5.00.

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