Old Records Of The Lodge Of Peebles.

On December 20 th , 1790 , the above motions are disposed of as follows : — " The Lodge mete when it was agreed to have a dinner in William Kadie ' s house for thirty men . Bro . George Donaldson is ordered to make 5 pints of Rum into punsh . The R . W . Master is to compliment the Lodge with seven aprons for the Office Bearers . It is agreed that 6 d . be payed for each Bottle of punsh as set clown , and 6 d . to be paid for any of the glasses broken ,

6 d . each . Peebles , 27 th December , 1790 . Anniversary of St . John the Evangelist held . Thirty-three members present . John Robertson elected R . W . Master , but styled Grand Master on this occasion . John Hislop , D . Grand Master .

Then follows inventory of Lodge property taken 27 th January , 1791 : — Imprimis—A Bible , Mr . Wright ' s Book on Masonary , one Book on the Constitutions of Masonary , one Song Book , one Book on the Institution of Masonary , one Old Book , a Sistem of Laws of the Lodge on Velum , one Maul , Nine Aprons trimed , eight Sasshes , six Jewels of Silver , Three Candlesticks , two pair of Snuffers with stands for Do . The Master ' s Pool , Two Battons for the Wardens , Two Rods for the Deacons , one sassh with a gilded

Medel , one Brass sqare , a Rope , Two Dozen old glass , Fort y New Glass as a compliment to the Lodge at St . John ' s Day last , by Brother Robert Scott of Scarberry , and eight old Aprons formerly belonging to the office-bearers . Follows inventory of articles belonging to Peebles Cumberland Lodge , as formerly noticed . Delivered to William Moffat , officer , except one apron ancl sassh . JOHN ROBERTSON , Master .

Peebles , 13 th May , 1791 . Meeting called on account of the death of Janet Watson , relict of the late John Tweedale , and negotiations were entered into to raise £ 100 to clear off the bill with interest , etc . It was also agreed at this meeting to insure the Lodge property for £ 100 . December 27 th , 1791 . St . John ' s Day anniversary held . 31 Members present . Thomas Brown elected Grand Master .

March 3 rd , 1792 . Demands having been made for the £ 80 still clue to the heirs of John Tweedale , arrangements are completed with the Corporation of Hammermen of the Burgh to advance the necessary cash .

March 30 th , 1792 . Negoeiations on money matters completed , and the Bill and receipts from John Tweedale presented . Deer . 27 th , 1792 . St . John ' s Day anniversary held . 31 members present . Thomas Brown elected Master . May 27 th 1793 .

, Meeting called to consider the utility of purchasing a- house to be used as a stable in connection with the Lodge , said house belonging to William Little . June 10 th , 1793 . Bargain completed ; sum paid £ 10 . June 27 th 1793 .

, Meeting held , at which Robert Smith ' s case was again considered . ( This Brother was expelled for disorderl y conduct in the Lodge in December 27 th , 1789 ) . Brother Smith compeared and acknowledged his fault , ancl was reprimanded and admonished b y the R . W . Master ancl again reinstated to his former position as Treasurer in the Lodge .