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A Board of ten Trustees was chosen by the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Salem, in May, 1855, and incorporated by an Act of the Legislature on the 21st of May, 1855. The first meeting of the Board of Trustees was held Nov. 26, 1855, at which time a code of By-Laws was adopted, and officers were elected. The Board of Trustees for 1865 is as follows : -
William I. Bowditch, President ; Henry M. Brooks, Treasurer and Secre- tary; William I. Bowditch, Joseph Andrews, James Kimball, James B. Curwen, John C. Lee, George W. Briggs, William Chase, James Upton, George R. Chapman, Samuel P. Andrews, Trustees; William I. Bowditch, Joseph Andrews, James B. Curwen, Executive Committee.
Salem Athenæum,
Incorporated in 1810, was formed by the union of the Social and Philo- sophical Libraries. The former was organized in 1760, the latter in 1781. Number of volumes, 13,000, which are deposited in Plummer Hall, 134 Essex Street.
Annual meeting for the choice of officers, last Wednesday but one in May. Library open every day between the hours of 9, A. M., and 1, P. M., and from 2 to 5, P. M .; in the summer months to 6, P. M.
Officers chosen in May, 1865. - Alpheus Crosby, President ; Henry Wheat- land, Clerk of the Corporation ; Henry Wheatland, Treasurer ; Alpheus Crosby Wm. Mack, Henry Wheatland, John C. Lee, Jas. Chamberlain, William S. Messervy, John L. Russell, Nathaniel C. Robbins, Joseph G. Waters, Trustees ; E. H. Roberts, Librarian.
Essex Southern District Medical Society,
Consists of all those members of the Massachusetts Medical Society who reside in Lynn, Swampscott, Nahant, Saugus, Marblehead, Salem, Danvers, Middleton, Beverly, Wenham, Topsfield, Ipswich, Hamilton, Essex, Rock- port, Gloucester, and Manchester.
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The Society was formed in 1805, in pursuance of a vote of the Massa- chusetts Medical Society, authorizing the establishment of district or subor- dinate associations. The Library is annually increased, and contains about 1000 volumes; it is deposited in Plummer Hall, where the regular quarterly meetings of the society are held.
Annual meeting on Tuesday of the week preceding the meeting of the Massachusetts Medical Society.
Officers elected, 1863. - Benjamin Cox, Jr., of Salem, President ; E. Hunt, of Danvers, Vice-President ; William Mack, of Salem, Treasurer ; David Choate, of Salem, Secretary; William Neilson, of Salem, Librarian.
Essex Institute,
Incorporated in 1848, was formed by the Union of the Essex Historical Society and the Essex County Natural History Society.
The Library contains about 20,000 volumes ; the cabinets are well filled with specimens of Natural History. The Institute have also portraits of several of the former Presidents of the Historical Society, and some of the early settlers of New England.
Exhibitions of Fruits and Flowers are held occasionally at their rooms, in Plummer Hall.
Annual Meeting on the second Wednesday in May.
Officers chosen in May, 1865. - Francis Peabody, President; J. Fiske Allen, A. C. Goodell, of Salem, S. P. Fowler, of Danvers, Vice-Presidents ; Henry Wheatland, Secretary and Treasurer ; Charles Davis, of Beverly, Librarian; F. W. Putnam, Superintendent of Museum.
Library open every day between the hours of 9, A. M., and 1, P. M., and 2 and 5, P. M .; in summer to 6, P. M.
Salem Lyceum,
Was formed the 18th of January, 1830, and organized as an Incorporated Association on the 2d of April, 1830. The introductory lecture was delivered in the Sewall Street Meeting House, by Hon. D. A. White.
The purchase of an annual ticket makes a person a member of the cor- poration ; and the price of a ticket has never been more than ONE DOLLAR. Over six hundred lectures have been delivered in the annual courses.
The Legislature, on the 20th of April, 1852, passed an act, making Daniel A. White, Stephen C. Phillips, George Peabody, their associate petitioners and successors, and the male citizens of the city of Salem, of twenty-one years of age, purchasers of tickets to the twenty-third course of lectures, a corporation by the name of the Salem Lyceum. At a meeting of the corporation, held May, 1863, the following officers were elected :-
George W. Briggs, President ; Albert G. Browne, Vice-President; Henry J. Cross, Recording and Corresponding Secretary ; G. L. Streeter, Treasurer ; James Kimball, S. P. Andrews, S. Johnson, Jr., Wm. L. Bowdoin, A. A. Smith, T. H. Frothingham, Alpheus Crosby, Geo. R. Chapman, Managers . George Peabody, Stephen H. Phillips, Caleb Foote, Trustees.
Young Mens' Union. Organized, 1855.
. For the benefit of the Young Men of all avocations in this community.
This association occupies convenient rooms (No. 224 Essex Street, Browne's block), and is in receipt of the leading daily and weekly journals, of all parts of the country ; also the standard reviews and principal periodi- cals of the day. It has a library of reference, comprising the latest and most accurate maps.
No admission fee is required ; and the assessments, payable in advance, are fixed at the low price of $2 per annum.
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All gentlemen, wishing to sustain such an institution in our city, or avail themselves of its privileges, are cordially invited to join.
Officers for the year ending, April, 1865. - George M. Whipple, President ; Joseph H. Webb, Vice-President; William O. Thayer, Treasurer ; N. A. Horton, Corresponding Secretary ; C. H. Buffum, Recording Secretary ; R. C. Manning, W. J. Foster, Edward H. Knight, William P. Upham, Directors.
Young Men's Christian Association.
OFFICERS.
E. S. Atwood, President; John C. Osgood, Charles H. Price, William H. Whipple, Vice-Presidents; Levi F. Warren, Corresponding Secretary ; George P. Daniels, Recording Secretary ; S. S. D. Sheppard, Treasurer.
DIRECTORS.
Tabernacle. - D. Choate, Rev. C. R. Palmer, J. F. Smith.
South. - J. H. Collier, Irving Stone, D. B. Brooks, George R. Chapman. First Baptist. - E. M. Walton, G. F. Jelly. Central Baptist. - S. S. Skinner, H. F. Skerry, George E. Batchelder. Crombie Street. - Jose Margati, James Trefren, W. T. Gaaett. Methodist. - E. R. Bigelow, J. F. Almy, W. Robson.
Grace. - Rev. G. D. Wildes, Levi F. Warren.
Bible Society of Salem and Vicinity.
Instituted August 22, 1810. Annual Meeting, second Wednesday in June. Depository, No. 230 Essex Street.
Officers elected, June, 1865. - Rev. S. M. Worcester, D. D., President ; Rev. Robert C. Mills, D. D., Secretary; Stephen B. Ives, Treasurer; R. P. Waters, James Upton, A. Huntington, J. H. Towne, Trustees.
Harmony Grove Cemetery Corporation.
Organized in 1839. Incorporated in 1840. Consecrated, June 14, 1840. Contains about 65 acres.
The cemetery was formerly situated within the town of Danvers. The Legislature of 1840 passed an act so altering the boundaries between Salem and Danvers, that the whole of the cemetery now lies within the limits of the city of Salem. The sale of lots is under the charge of W. H. Foster, to whom application can be made.
Annual Meeting for the choice of Trustees, first Wednesday in January. Officers elected, January, 1860. Joseph S. Cabot, President ; John C. Lee, J. W. Peele, Elijah A. Hanson, Francis Peabody, George Wheatland, Nathaniel Silsbee, William H. Foster, Trustees ; William H. Foster, Secre- tary and Treasurer ; Charles Creasy, Keeper.
Dorcas Society.
Mrs. A. L. Peirson, Directress ; Mrs. Rebecca Grinnell, Miss Elizabeth J. Devereux, Distributors ; Miss Mary C. Anderson, Treasurer ; Miss Maria Chase, Secretury.
Salem Seamen's Orphan and Children's Friend Society.
The Salem Children's Friend Society was organized February 25, 1839, for the purpose of rescuing from evil, and improving the condition of, such children as are in indigent and suffering circumstances, and not other- wise provided for. Incorporated, March, 1841. In 1844, the house they now occupy No. 7 Carpenter Street, was purchased at an expense of $1,500, and presented to them by R. Brookhouse, Esq., of this city, when they took their present name.
Annual Meeting, 8th of May. Visitors admitted on Thursday.
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Officers. - Mrs. Thorndike Proctor, President ; Mrs. N. W. Osgood, Vice-President ; Miss Ellen Brown, Secretary ; Mrs. C. M. Richardson, Treasurer ; Mrs. James Chamberlain, Mrs. B. R. Peabody, Mrs. A. J. Arch- er, Mrs. Joseph Winn, Mrs. J. H. Phippen, Mrs. N. H. Brooks, Mrs. Charles H. Miller, Mrs. N. B. Mansfield, Mrs. Henry I. Pratt, Mrs. James Braden, Miss Jane Nichols, Miss Elizabeth K. Whipple, Managers ; Michael Carleton, A. Huntington, John Chapman, Charles Ropes, Robert Brook- house, Board of Advisers ; Miss Ascenath Gage, Teacher ; Mrs. Azuba Gill- patrick, Matron.
Seamen's Widow and Orphan Association. Formed, 1833. Incorporated, 1844.
Annual Meeting on the first Thursday in May.
Officers, January,, 1864-5. - Mrs. S. B. Ives, President ; Mrs. John Bar" low, Vice-President ; Mrs. George D. Phippen, Treasurer ; Miss M. E. W. Jocelyn, Secretary ; Mrs. Joseph Webb, Mrs. E. K. Lakeman, Mrs. Thos. B. Russell, Mrs. Margaret W. Kimball, Mrs. Ephraim Burr, Mrs. Samuel Ropes, jr., Mrs. James Emerton, Mrs. W. H. Jelly, Miss English, Miss P. Carleton, Mrs. George A. Parker, Managers.
Ladies' Seamen's Friend Society.
Organized, January 22, 1844.
Present Officers. - Mrs. George H. Smith, President; Mrs. Samuel Benson, Vice-President; Miss Sarah Hobart, Corresponding and Recording Secretary ; Mrs. Robert C. Mills, Mrs. Andrew Ward, Mrs. N. P. Rust, Mrs. Michael Carleton, Mrs. Robert Skerry, Managers.
Samaritan Society.
Annual Meeting on 2d Monday in December. Organized, December 10, 1832.
Board of Officers. - Mrs. E. N. Cheever, President; Mrs. J. M. Brown, 1st Vice-President ; Mrs. L. Short, 2d Vice-President ; Mrs. J. W. Walden, Mrs. E. Woods, Mrs. H. Pitman, Mrs. E. A. Goldthwait, Mrs. H. Lus- comb, Mrs. S. R. Hathaway, Trustees ; Mrs. Willard Goldthwaite, Secre- tary and Treasurer ; Miss M. Kimball, Assistant Treasurer.
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Salem Female Charitable Society.
This Society was one of the first of our charitable institutions, having been formed as early as 1801, and incorporated in 1804. Its objects were the support of female children, and to assist that unfortunate class, the aged and infirm widows.
Its first Board were Mrs. Sarah Fiske, First Directress ; Mrs. Lucretia Osgood, Second Directress ; Mrs. Lydia Nichols, Treasurer ; Mrs. Abigail M. Dabney, Secretary ; Mrs. Elizabeth White, Mrs. Deborah Hovey, Mrs. Hannah Robinson, Mrs. Hannah Ropes, Mrs. Eunice Richardson, Mrs. Sarah Crowninshield, Mrs., Hannah Hodges, Mrs. Sarah Dunlap, Managers. These ladies were succeeded by others, some long since deceased; the most. recent, the late Mrs. Rebecca Dodge and Mrs. Richard S. Rogers.
The Society continued its operations, as above stated, until 1831 or 1832, when, by a vote of the Board, and by the authority granted them by the Legislature, it was decided to appropriate its income for the relief of indi- gent females. The Society meetings are held monthly.
The present Board consists of Mrs. R. Brookhouse, First Directress ; Mrs P. P. Pinel, Second Directress ; Miss S. Frye, Treasurer ; Miss H. O. Mack, Secretary ; Mrs. S. P. Webb, Mrs. Emery Johnson, Mrs. G. B. Loring, Mrs. O. P. Lord, Miss Mary C. Anderson, Mrs. Maria Chase, Mrs. Eben Putnam, Miss Maria M. Neal, Managers.
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Association for the Relief of Aged and Destitute Women.
Old Ladies' Home, 114 Derby, corner Orange Street.
Board of Government elected Nov. 1865. - B. H. Silsbee, President ; James Upton, Stephen B. Ives,, Robt. Brookhouse, Jr., Vice-Presidents ; J. Hardy Towne, Treasurer ; Joseph H. Webb, Secretary. Lady Managers, Mrs. Robt. Brookhouse, Mrs. John Bertram, Miss Caroline Saltonstall, Mrs. John Webster, Mrs. Alfred Peabody, Mrs. Maria Chase, Mrs. George H. Chase, Mrs. Michael Carleton, Mrs. William F. Gardner, Miss Caroline Follansbee, Miss Lydia R. Nichols, Mrs. B. H. Silsbee. Gentlemen Man- agers, Charles A. Ropes, Henry F. Skerrv, Richard C. Manning, Robert S. Rantoul, David Moore, Stephen G. Wheatland, Aaron Perkins, S. M. Cate, Oliver Thayer, Joseph H. Phippen, James O. Safford, John Webster. Mrs. Harriet Imperial, Matron.
Salem Employment Society. Organized January, 16, 1861. :
Objects : to give sewing to poor women, at a fair compensation, who cannot obtain employment elsewhere. The garments thus made, except those specially ordered, are sold at the stores of Miss Lydia Stone, 366 Essex Street, and R. Plummer, 248 Essex Street, and the proceeds are applied to extend the benefits of the Society.
Semi-annual sales in spring and autumn are also held under the direc- tion of the Managers.
Annual meeting second Thursday in April.
Officers chosen in April, 1865. - Mrs. Samuel Johnson, President ; Mrs. Thomas Cole, Vice-President ; Miss Esther C. Mack, Secretary ; Mrs. R. S. Rantoul, Treasurer ; Miss Anna Johnson, Purchaser. Mrs. John Ber- tram, Mrs. Wm. S. Cleveland, Miss C. Archer, Miss S. Blanchard, Miss E. O. Williams, Miss Ellen Osgood, Mrs. Joseph Osgood, Miss Ellen M. Putnam, Miss Sarah H. Ropes, Miss Ellen D. Webb, Miss Martha G. Wheatland, Managers.
Salem East India Marine Society. No. 163 Essex Street.
Instituted in 1799. Incorporated in 1801.
The museum contains a fine collection of specimens in the various de- partments of Natural History, to which strangers have free access by first obtaining a pass from any of the members of the Society. &
Annual meeting first Wednesday in November.
Officers elected, Nov: 1865. - Benjamin H. Silsbee, President ; Charles Millett, Charles Mansfield, Charles Roundy, Committee of Observation ; Nathaniel Griffin, Treasurer; Thomas Saul, Rec. Sec. and Superintendent.
Salem Marine Society.
Instituted, 1766. Incorporated, 1771.
Annual meeting, last Thursday in October. Meetings are likewise held on the evenings of the last Thursday of every month throughout the year. Officers elected, Oct. 1865. - John Dwyer, Master; James Buffington, Deputy Master; Daniel H. Mansfield, Treas .; Robert W. Gould, Clerk ; Augustine S. Perkins, James Gilbert, Peter Silver, Samuel R. Curwen, Dis. Committee ; Allen Putnam, Agent for the Franklin Building.
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Salem Charitable Mechanic Association.
Organized, Oct. 1, 1817. Incorporated, June 4, 1822.
Consists of regular apprenticed Mechanics, and of Manufacturers, citizens of the city of Salem and vicinity. Number of members about 300. An- nual meeting for the choice of officers, first Wednesday in January.
In connection with this Association is a Library, containing 4000 volumes, for the use of members and their apprentices. The Library is open on Saturday evening of each week. The average weekly delivery is 150 volumes.
Officers elected, Jan. 1866. - Stephen B. Ives, President ; Simeon Flint, Vice-President; John Chapman, Treas. ; Thomas M. Dix, Secretary ; E. H. Morse, Jona. Davis, John Preston, William F. Gardner, Joseph Swasey, Andrew Elliot, Joseph, C. Chever, Wm. C. Hamond, Benj. S. Mansfield, Gilman A. Andrews, John A. Norfolk, Abraham Towle, John P. Phelps, Andrew Ober, Wm. H. Hurd, Trustees.
Salem Dispensary. Organized, February, 1820. Incorporated, February, 1831.
Its object has been the relief of the poor by furnishing Medicines and Medical Advice gratuitously.
In 1859, it was reconstructed on the plan of similar institutions in larger cities, and a Central Office established at the Town Hall, where the Clerk is in attendance every day, Sundays excepted, from 3 to 5, P. M., to receive all applications for the privileges afforded by the institution. Any person approved by the Executive Committee, who shall pay the sum of five dol- lars per annum, or fifty cents per month, may be entitled to the benefit of the institution for himself and family. Those who may be unable to pay this small assessment, will be provided for gratuitously. The expenses to be paid by an annual subscription.
The city is divided into two districts, the Eastern and the Western, to each of which is assigned a Physician, and an Apothecary. The Eastern district includes all persons who may apply for relief, living Eastward of St. Peter and Central Streets, and in South Salem. The Western District in- cludes those living Westward of the above streets, and in North Salem.
Annual meeting, first Thursday in January.
Board of Managers, elected January, 1864 .- Asahel Huntington, President ; John C. Towne, Secretary and Treasurer; George Peabody, Edward B. Peirson, Richard S. Rogers, Robert Brookhouse, John Bertram, William D. Pickman, Nathan A. Frye, Augustus Story, John Webster, James B. Curwen, R. C. Manning, David Choate.
Executive Committee. - E. B. Pierson, N. A. Frye, John Webster, Wil- liam Neilson, Arthur Kemble, and the Dispensary Physicians.
Physicians. - Dr. Wm. Neilson, 49 Washington Street, for Eastern Dis- trict ; Dr. Arthur Kemble, 174 Essex Street, for Western District.
Apothecaries. - G. Barton, Eastern District ; C. H. Pinkham, Western District.
Clerk. - Dr. William Neilson ; office, south-west room in old Town Hall.
Salem Leg Company. 22 High Street.
Dr. E. B. Peterson, President ; Joseph H. Webb, Treasurer and Clerk; John C. Osgood, George B. Jewett, A. Aug. Smith, Jas. O. Safford, Chas. H. Price, James A Gillis, Directors.
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Salem Independent Protective Association. Organized, August 26, 1847.
Edward A. Goldthwait, President ; George Luscomb, Vice-President ; H. Sleeper, Secretary ; H. Luscomb, Treasurer ; J. S. Henderson, Benjamin A. Gray, Directors ; H. Luscomb, C. Warren Gardner, Storekeepers.
Salem Gaslight Company.
Office, 188 Essex Street. Organized, April 4, 1850. Capital, $150,000.
Annual Meeting, second Monday in March. The Company carries the branch-pipes into buildings to a distance of seventeen feet from the main pipe ; beyond that, the pipe and the fixtures are at the expense of the con- sumer. The Company also places the meter to measure the quantity of gas consumed by a self-registering process of wheel-work. The price of gas is at the rate of $4.45 per 1000 cubic feet.
The stores were lighted with gas for the first time, on Tuesday evening, December 17, 1850; the street lamps, on Wednesday evening, Decem- ber 25.
Stephen G. Wheatland, President ; B. Frank Fabens, Stephen G. Wheat- land, William Hunt, Salem ; Francis Brown, Henry Gardner, Directors ; David Moore, Treasurer and Superintendent ; Richard Gardner, Clerk.
Salem Laboratory Company.
Office, 42 Washington Street. Located on Laboratory Street, North Salem. Annual Meeting, last Wednesday in July.
William H. Foster, President ; Charles S. Richardson, William H. Fos- ter, George F. Brown, Edward B. Lane, Joseph C. Foster, John Jewett. Stephen Curran, Directors ; Wm. H. Foster, Secretary ; John H. Nichols, Clerk and Agent ; Nathaniel A. Very, Chemist.
Salem and South Danvers (Horse) Railroad Company.
A. C. Goodell, jr., President ; Wm. Mack, G. D. Phippen, W. R. L. Ward, Asa P. Robinson, Directors ; James F. Foye, Treasurer ; Moses H. Hale, Superintendent.
Commenced running to South Danvers, July 8, 1863 ; to Beverly, Octo- ber 28, 1863; has carried between Salem and South Danvers about 42,000 passengers monthly, and run about 9000 miles in the same time. It is esti- mated the Beverly travel will increase this nearly two-thirds.
Salem Car Company.
Office, 243} Essex Street. Works on Bridge Street.
Willard P. Phillips, President ; J. Chamberlain, Thomas H. Frothing- ham, David Moore, Augustus Story, J. P. Phippen, Henry L. Williams, Directors ; J. A. Gillis, Treasurer and Clerk.
Eastern Railroad.
Directors. , George M. Browne, President ; G. M. Browne, of Boston ; Samuel Hooper, of Boston; Franklin Haven of Boston ; Benjamin E. Bates of Boston ; Micajah Lunt, of Newburyport ; Henry L. Williams, of Salem ; Wm. L. Dwight, of Portsmouth. J. Prescott, Superintendent ; John B. Parker, Treasurer.
ESSEX RAILROAD.
From Salem to Lawrence.
This road is under the management of the Eastern Railroad.
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SOUTH READING BRANCH RAILROAD.
From Danvers to the Boston and Maine R. R. at South Reading. Direc- tors same as Eastern Railroad Company.
SALEM AND LOWELL RAILROAD.
This road is leased and operated by the Boston and Lowell R. R. Com- pany.
DANVERS RAILROAD.
From Danvers to South Reading. This road is managed by the Boston and Maine Railroad Company.
Salem and Danvers Aqueduct Company.
Incorporated, 1797. Annual Meeting. first Thursday in May. Dividends in May and November, paid at Salem Bank. Office, No. 280} Essex Street.
William Sutton, President ; Aaron Perkins, Vice-President ; Robert Pecle, Ebenezer Sutton, Aaron Perkins, John Lovejoy, Thos. P. Pingree, 3d, George D. Phippen, Joseph Leavitt, Otis P. Lord, Alfred A. Abbott, Ben- jamin H. White, Francis Brown, Directors.
Salem Water Commissioners. Incorporated, 1865. Office, No. 4 Hubon Block.
Stephen H. Phillips, Chairman ; Peter Silver and Franklin T. Sanborn, Commissioners ; Daniel H. Johnson, jr., Clerk of the Board; James Slade, Chief Engineer ;. Charles H. Swan, Assistant Engineer.
Essex Marine Railway.
Incorporated, February, 1826. First vessel hauled up, ship, " Endeavor," September 21, 1826. Annual Meeting, third Monday in January.
J. W. Getchell, Superintendent : Nathaniel B. Perkins, Treasurer; Benja- min Webb, Aaron Perkins, and W. P. Goodhue, Directors.
Salem Marine Railway Company.
Incorporated, 1823. First vessel hauled up, brig " Washington," Sep- tember, 1823. Annual Meeting in January.
J. W. Peele, George Dodge, Nathaniel Griffin, Directors ; Nath. Griffin, Treasurer ; Daniel C. Becket, Superintendent.
Salem Turnpike and Chelsea Bridge Corporation.
Officers chosen, September, 1863. - Stephen G. Wheatland, President ; John H. Nichols, Ist, Herbert B. Newhall, 2d, Vice-Presidents ; William S. Cleveland, Clerk and Treasurer ; William Endicott, William C. Endicott, John Jewett, Robert Peele, John Lovejoy, James C. Stimpson, Directors ; John Lovejoy, Agent.
Annual Meeting in September. Dividends first Wednesday in January, April, July, and October, paid at Commercial Bank.
East India Marine Hall Corporation.
Incorporated, 1824. Annual Meeting, second Wednesday in January.
Officers elected in January, 1863 - Benjamin H. Silsbury, President ; William B. Parker, Charles Mansfield, Charles Millet, Directors ; Nathaniel Griffin, Clerk and Treasurer.
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Mechanic Hall Corporation.
Incorporated, 1839. Annual Meeting, first Thursday in January.
Directors. - Thomas Nichols, jr. President ; Aaron Perkins, Thomas Nich- ols, Daniel Potter, Josiah Crocker, John Jewett; T. M. Dix, Clerk, Treas- urer, and Agent. Forest River Lead Company. Formed, 1843. Incorporated, 1846.
Officers, - E. D. Brigham, President ; William H. Chase, B. F. Fabens, George C. Chase, Elijah D. Brigham, Directors ; Geo. C. Chase, General Agent ; Henry M, Brooks, Clerk and Treasurer.
Mills at Forest River, on the road leading to Marblehead. Counting- room, 243} Essex Street (upstairs.) The Company manufacture White Lead, Sheet Lead, and Vinegar.
Great Pasture Company.
Annual Meeting, first Monday in April.
Officers elected, April, 1865. - John Archer, President; John R. Andrews, Joseph S. Cabot, Henry L. Williams, Directors ; John P. Andrews, Treas- urer ; H. Wheatland, Secretary.
Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company. Annual Meeting, third Wednesday in January
Incorporated in 1839. Building erected in 1845, in Harbor Street, South Salem. Second building erected in 1860.
Asahel Huntington, President ; William Sutton, Asahel Huntington, Rich- ard P. Waters, James Chamberlain, Stephen B. Ives, James S. Kimball, Francis Cox, E. F. Cutter of Boston, C. H, Miller, Directors; Edward F. Brown, Clerk ; Edmund Dwight, Treasurer.
Seccomb Oil Manufacturing Company.
Amos Tufts, President ; E. Seccomb, Treasurer ; Edward S. Thayer, Clerk ; Amos Tufts, John Howarth, E. Seccomb, George L. Newcomb, N. H. Knapp, Benj. Beal, William B. Ashton, Directors.
MASONIC AND ODD FELLOW SOCIETIES.
Meetings are held at Masonic Hall, Downing's Block.
William L. Batchelder, General Superintendent of Hall. Winslow Lewis Encampment Knights Templar.
William Sutton, M. E. G. Comm .; George H. Peirson, G .; David S. Shattuck, C. G .; William C. Maxwell, Prelate; Gamaliel Hodges, S. W .; Henry E. Jocelyn, J. W .; Thomas Hunt, Treasurer ; John J. Coker, Recorder; George Tapley, Sw.'d B .; Dana T. Smith, St.'d. B .; Charles H. Norris, W .; William H. Kimball, A. Lawrence Peirson, James Osborne, Capt.'s G .; William L. Batchelder, Sentinel.
Washington Royal Arch Chapter.
Instituted, January 18, 1811. Reorganized, September 7, 1852. Regular communications, 3d and 4th Thursday of each month. Officers elected annually, 3d Thursday in December.
Officers elected, Dec., 1865 .- William C. Maxwell, M. E. H. P .; Charles H. Nims, E. K .; John J. Coker, E. S .; James Kimball, Chaplain; Alva
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Kendall, Treasurer ; William Archer, Secretary ; John P. Browning, C. of H. ; George W. S. Rollins, P. S. ; Henry H. Blake, R. A. C .; George Tapley, M. 3d V .; Samuel C. Weston, M. 2d V .; Daniel H. Jewett, M. 1st V .; William L. Batchelder, Tyler ; Israel P. Harris, Organist.
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