When was it published?

November 25, 1737 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News November 25, 1737

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Freemasonry Initiation, Society Event

Q: What keywords are associated?

Freemasons, Initiation, James Thomson, Richard Savage, Charing Cross, Masonic Ceremony

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On Friday evening last, at Old Man's Coffee-house in Charing-Cross, several notable figures including William Hawley, James Thomson, Dr. Armstrong, Mr. Paterson, and Mr. Sargent were initiated as Free and Accepted Masons, with Richard Savage officiating as Master and an elegant entertainment following.

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On Friday Evening last, at Old Man's Coffee-house, Charing-Cross, the Hon. William Hawley, Esq; Gentleman Usher to the Prince of Wales, James Thomson, Esq; Author of the Seasons, Dr. Armstrong, Author of the Synopsis of the Venereal Disease (abridg'd from Astruc) and of several curious Poems, Mr. Paterson, of Three King Court, Lombard-Street, Author of a Tragedy not yet published, and Mr. Sargent, Linnen-Draper, near Mercer's Chapel, were admitted Free and Accepted Masons. Richard Savage, Esq; eldest Son of the late Earl Rivers, officiated as Master, and Mr. Chavine, and Dr. Schomberg, Jun. as Wardens; after which the new-made Brethren gave an elegant Entertainment.

What sub-type of article is it?

Freemasonry Initiation Society Event

What keywords are associated?

Freemasons Initiation James Thomson Richard Savage Charing Cross Masonic Ceremony

What entities or persons were involved?

Hon. William Hawley, Esq; Gentleman Usher To The Prince Of Wales James Thomson, Esq; Author Of The Seasons Dr. Armstrong, Author Of The Synopsis Of The Venereal Disease Mr. Paterson, Of Three King Court, Lombard Street Mr. Sargent, Linnen Draper, Near Mercer's Chapel Richard Savage, Esq; Eldest Son Of The Late Earl Rivers Mr. Chavine Dr. Schomberg, Jun.

Where did it happen?

Charing Cross

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Charing Cross

Event Date

On Friday Evening Last

Key Persons

Hon. William Hawley, Esq; Gentleman Usher To The Prince Of Wales James Thomson, Esq; Author Of The Seasons Dr. Armstrong, Author Of The Synopsis Of The Venereal Disease Mr. Paterson, Of Three King Court, Lombard Street Mr. Sargent, Linnen Draper, Near Mercer's Chapel Richard Savage, Esq; Eldest Son Of The Late Earl Rivers Mr. Chavine Dr. Schomberg, Jun.

Outcome

the individuals were admitted as free and accepted masons and provided an elegant entertainment.

Event Details

At Old Man's Coffee-house, Charing-Cross, the Hon. William Hawley, Esq; Gentleman Usher to the Prince of Wales, James Thomson, Esq; Author of the Seasons, Dr. Armstrong, Author of the Synopsis of the Venereal Disease (abridg'd from Astruc) and of several curious Poems, Mr. Paterson, of Three King Court, Lombard-Street, Author of a Tragedy not yet published, and Mr. Sargent, Linnen-Draper, near Mercer's Chapel, were admitted Free and Accepted Masons. Richard Savage, Esq; eldest Son of the late Earl Rivers, officiated as Master, and Mr. Chavine, and Dr. Schomberg, Jun. as Wardens.