Calender of inner temple records vol 7 1818 1827 by The Inner Temple

OF A CALENDAR THE INNER TEMPLERECORDS

Editedby BARBARA GIVEN MA (Oxon), Dip Arch Admin (Lond)

VOL VII 59 George III (1818) - 8 George IV (1827)

COMPILED BY ORDER OF THE MASTERS OF THE BENCH, 1992

411, 1817-1818

HENRY HALL ESQUIRE TREASURER 15 November 1817 to 20 November 1818

MASTERS OF THE BENCH Exchequer: John Francis Maseres, Cursitor Baron of the tor Esquire1: (Mitford) Baron Redesdale: William Chay cil: Anthony the Right Hon. Nathaniel Bond of H.M.Coun Stokes Esquirel: Hood Richard Baker, Robert Peers1,2, William Cottfte41-: Coxe Esquires: Sir Richard Clayton, Sir John H.M.Council: Hippisley1, Baronets: James Topping of Fitzgerald, Joseph Jekyll, Benjamin Johnson, Keane igate Ludford, William Baker, William Welch, John Newd ourt Powell, Alexander Luders, BarntBarne, Thomas Harc Daniel Finch Henry Charles Litchfield, John Emilius lett, Charles Hatton, William Pott Esquires: James Scar cil: Snowdon Wetherell, William Harrison of H.M.Coun Barne Esquire: John Gurney of H.M.Council.

rship. Made no attendance during this Treasure

Died February 1 1818

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MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 21

The Committee, appointed last term to consider a proper annual stipend for the Chief and Junior Butlers, reporting that since the wine left at Bench Table is no longer to be a perquisite for the Chief and other Butlers, the following compensation should be allowed respectively To the Chief Butler " u

Second

Third

If " 9 "

Fourth Fifth

" H " II

£30 per annum 11 £30 " £2

£2

Ordered the following sums to be paid To the Chief Butler "

£25 per annum ft

Second

£25

Third

£2

Fourth

1;2 "

Fifth

£1

commencing from the first day of the present term. The wine left at the Bench Table in the Hall to be placed on the table in the Parliament Chamber. The Committee appointed to consider expedient alterations in Commons, recommended alterations as follows In Hilary and Michaelmas Terms Mondays - a boiled leg instead of a spring of pork. Wednesdays - Soup bouille instead of boiled beef. Fridays - a roasted leg instead of a loin of mutton. Saturdays - the best end of a loin of veal and an apple pie instead of oysters and neck or breast:of veal.

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MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.( Nov.

In Easter Term Mondays - a boiled leg instead of a neck of mutton. Wednesdays - Soup bouille instead of boiled beef. Saturdays - best end of loin of veal and a fruit pie instead of a neck or breast of veal. In Trinity Term Mondays - a boiled leg instead of a neck of mutton. Fridays - a roasted leg instead of a loin of mutton. Saturdays - best end of loin of veal and a fruit pie instead of a neck or breast of veal. and potatoes every day, with other vegetables. The said report confirmed, and the Treasurer and Masters present and any other Masters that think proper to be a Committee to arrange with the cook. Monday next to be Grand Day. Wherever the latter part of any term is considered as a full week, business may be done at this Table and Parliament as in any full week happening within Term.

Nov.

Choice to be made on Friday next of a plasterer to the Society in place of the late plasterer who has quitted business.

Nov.

Masters in town to be notified.

Charles James McCarthy to be plasterer to the Society. Messrs. Brundrett andLSpinksj

to write to persons

in arrears for commons and duties upwards of five

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MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 28

years requesting immediate payment or their bonds would be put in suit against them, and the SubTreasurer to deliver a list of names and names of sureties with sums in arrear. Mr. Treasurer and any Masters that think proper to be a Committee to consider the opening and attendance in the Library.

HILARY TERM BENCH TABLE Jan. 27

Orders of last term read. William Gregory, Joseph Yates and Thomas Wilkinson Esqs., and Sir John Owen Baronet (formerly John Lord Esq.), barristers, and Messrs. John Grizell Bowen, Trafford Trafford (formerly Trafford Lucy) and Thomas Buchannan, members, having paid all their duties to have their bonds delivered up. The bond of Richard Wharton Esq., a barrister, to be delivered up, this having been ordered on 8 May 1805. The bond of Saint Andrew Saint John, a member, to be delivered upr,this having been ordered on 28 January 1800. A payment of ÂŁ20 having been made by Wyndham Goodden Esq. as part of the duties of Ambrose Saint John Esq., a barrister, now in arrear, a further charge to be made on Mr. Goodden in respect of Mr. Saint John's bond

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and the same to be delivered up. On payment of duties accrued from the Revd. Newton Dickenson Hand Newton (formerly Newton Dickenson Hand), a member until September 1806 when he was admitted into Holy Orders, his bond to be delivered up.

Jan. 30

The Committee appointed to consider the opening and attendance in the Library to report on Friday next, when a motion will be made to give to every Mess of barristers a bottle of port wine, and Masters in town to be notified. PARLIAMENT Officers of the House - allowances. Mr. Edwin Bremridge, a member aged 30 last March, admitted for his own life to chamber up one pair north at No. 5 Inner Temple Lane, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Harvey Kimpton, he having paid ÂŁ270 into the Treasury [See B.T.O's of 10 and 11 June 1817]. The same Mr. Bremridge admitted for his own life to chamber up two pair north at 5, Inner Temple Lane, also late of Mr. Kimpton, having paid ÂŁ270. BENCH TABLE

Feb.

Mr. Joseph Foskett, a member, having paid all his duties to havebond

delivered up.

Messrs. Johnson and Barne Barne to view chamber of the Hon. Francis Ward Primrose, a barrister, in the area south of No. 12 staircase in Paper Buildings (being the

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HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE Feb.

third staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings) and cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. Philip Warner Courtenay, a member. [Parliament, 6 February: Mr. Courtenay, aged 4 last June, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ42, admittance 208.]

Feb.

To be a call to the Bar this term. Mr. John Addison, the younger, to be called to the Bar. [Parliament,

6 February: called.

The Bench chamber fallen to the House by the death of Robert Peers Esq. to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified. The Committee appointed to consider the opening and attendance in the Library, being actuated by the general feeling prevailing among Masters of the Bench which led to their appointment, reporting as follows This general feeling is that the present system,which practically excludes member of the Society from the advantages that should be afforded by such a collection of books, and frequently occasions unfavourable comparisons with Lincoln's Inn, ought not to continue in a Society which can afford the necessary expense to establish the property upon a proper footing. The Committ has obtained from the Steward of Lincoln's Inn the Regulations relating to that Library, viz:

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HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 6

Lincoln's Inn Librar "One of the Masters of the Bench chosen annually as Master of the Library. "The Deputy Master of the Library or Librarian has a salary of ÂŁ60 per annum, corrects the Catalogue, and arranges the Library.

His

attendance but seldom. "The Library-Keeper is also Second Butler, attends the Library daily from ten until two o'clock except holidays, i.e. a few days at Christmas, Easter etc. and one month in the long vacation, has no Salary but is allowed 3s. from every member annually at Christmas, which he collects himself, and is allowed a chamber and coals in virtue of the office. "None but members of the Society admitted to the Library". The Committee considers that these regulation, although effective in the important objects of affording free and continual access to the Libary,are very objectionable in other respects. The valuable collection of books and manuscripts constituting the Library of this Society ought not to be entrusted to the custody of a person in the station of Butler or under-Butler, and the daily attendance of a Librarian competent from education and station to the trust reposed in him would combine advantages of higher responsibility, more effective co-operation in the

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HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Feb. 6

gradual improvementof the collection,and more extended assistance in the informationhe might afford to Library users than the arrangementsof Lincoln's Inn can afford. The Committee also think that the daily and regular attendance of a competent person could not reasonably be expected for the salary allowed in Lincoln's Inn. The Committee, therefore, on consideration ofal circumstances recommend the appointment of a Librarian with a salary of ÂŁ100 per annum who should be required to

Arrange the Library. Make out and keep a complete catalogue. Attend regularly every day except Sundays from 10am. until 3pm., excepting one week at Easter commencing from Good Friday, the months of August and September, and a fortnight at Christmas commencing from Christmas Eve. During the Librarian's vacations Members hould have access to the Library upon application to the Sub[Rescinded]

Treasurer, who shauld retain possession of his key, and the salary of ÂŁ20 per annum now allowed the SubTreasurer for his care of the Library should be continued to Mr. Norris.

[Rescinded 1 May 1818]

The Committee further recommends that one of the Masters of the Bench be appointed annually Master of the

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HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) [B.T.O. of 7 June 1825 again directed/ annual election of a Master of the Library]

Library, and should be authorised to spend ÂŁ50 on the purchase of books in addition to the ÂŁ50 at the disposal of the Treasurer for the same purpose. The above Report confirmed [but note items later rescinded], and Friday in the first full week of next term appointed for the choice of a Librarian: Masters in town to be notified. Motion made and recorded "That a bottle of port wine be allowed to eadh mess of barristers dining in Hall", ordered accordingly, but if no more than two in the last me9S,allowance to be one pint only; this to commence on the morrow. The Treasurer and any Masters that think fit to be a Committee to consider erecting a building for a Library; Masters in town to be notified. The old lamp irons and stone obelisks to be taken down, and the smith to allow for the iron. Mr. Wigg, the Surveyor, to inspect the basement story of No. 12 Paper Buildings, lately inhabited by the Hon. Francis Ward Primrose, on report by a Master that water comes in at high tide.

Feb. 6

PARLIAMENT Business as noted above. BENCH TABLE

Feb. 10

Mr. Smielcctobe consulted as to alteration and improvement of Library and means of securing it from fire and to report on the first Friday in Easter Term.

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HILARY TERM (Contld.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Feb. 11

Messrs. Barne Barne and Hatton to view chamber of William Grant Esq., a barrister, up two pair in No. 16 Mitre Court Buildings (called Ram Alley Building), disposed of to Mr. Robert Ingham, a member. [Parliament, 13 February: Mr. Ingham, aged 24 last August, admitted for his own life: fine t45, admittance 408.] Mr. Treasurer and the Masters present or any two of them, to be a committee to confer with committes of the other Inns of Court on the subject of the Act 56 George

3 cap 49, respecting county rates. Charles Todd, the Head Washpot to be allowed 20s. per annum, viz. 8s. for lamp cloths and 128. for washing glass cloths for the students' table from the first day of Michaelmas Term last. The coachway in front of the terrace to be repaired with granite under the direction of the Surveyor. Feb. 13

Mr. Richard Jones, a member, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up. Messrs. Hatton, Litchfield and Snowdon Barne or any two of them, to be a Committee to investigate the Society's convenient

funds, with power to sit and adjourn as during the ensuing vacation,

and to report

to the Bench Table on the first Paliament day in next term. PARLIAMENT

Feb. 13

Business as noted above.

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HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) Feb. 13

Henry Hall Esq., Treasurer, disadmitted from Bench Chamber up two pair south in No. 2 Tanfield Court and admitted to Bench Chamber up one pair south in No. 14 Paper Buildings (previously known as the first staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings), fallen to the House by the death of Robert Peers Esq: admittance 40s. Other Masters disadmitted from, and admitted to, Bench Chambers (admittance 40s.) as follows Keane Fitzgerals Esq. from the chamber up one pair south in No. 3 Inner Temple Lane to the chamber late Mr. Henry Hall's. John Emilius Daniel Edward Finch Hatton Esq. admitted to the chamber late Mr. Keane Fitzgerald's.

EASTER TERM BENCH TABLE April 14

Orders of last term read. Friday next appointed for choice of a Master of the Library, and Masters in town to be notified. The thanks of the Society to be given to Joseph Jekyll Esq. for his present of a print from his portrait. Mr. Richard Whitaker, a member, petitioning to be called to the Bar, this to be considered on Friday next.

April 17

Choice of a Master of the Library and a Librarian postponed till Tuesday next, and Masters in town to be notified.

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) April 17

Mr. Richard Whitaker petitioning that he was originally admitted a member of both Inner and Middle Temple, but after keeping all the terms and performing all the exercises requisite to qualify him for the Bar of the Middle Temple, as his certificate shows, he was by long ill health deprived of hope of being able to pursue the profession of the Law and in order to recover his deposit was obliged to have the bond given on his behalf to Middle Temple cancelled.

His health being

unexpectedly restored so as to enable him to return to professional practice, and he wishing to be called to the Bar of Inner Temple, of which he has been a member without above ten years, and praying admission for call, eitt lemPit ti T-co. ivexe. cROriio.kt h,s t h•S Perm: keeping his terms a second time,Oaving regard for the fact that he did not withdraw his deposit from Middle Temple until he had kept all his terms and satisfied all other requirements: if considered requisite he is willing to renew hiw deposit and bond previous to being called to the Bar. The certificate referred to stated that he was admitted to the Middle Temple on the 11 November 1809 and on that day made a deposit of £100, and that he to the kept twelve terms and on l. May 1813,on petition Vios t-,, v a at' Ao(:04 havol Part‘ rant) urtr

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ez,a-Acknt,5

Society and officers, his bond was ordered to be cancelled and his deposit repaid, which was done. certificate

The

also states that the only method of quitting

the Society is by obtaining by petition an order for the

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) April 17

cancelling of the bond, after which a gentleman is considered as being no longer a member.

On 16 May

1817 Mr. Whitaker petitioned to be reinstated as a member of Middle Temple, which petition was refused on

6 June, and the above-mentioned certificate was granted on 26 June: he was admitted member of Inner Temple on 19 November 1807 but never gave bond nor was admitted into Commons.

Ordered that the opinions of the

Treasurers and Masters of the Inns of Court be requested whether in the circumstances Mr. Whitaker may be called to the Bar of the Inner Temple without keeping any more terms. The Committee appointed to investigate the funds of the Society reporting as follows:- [see B.T.O. 13 Feb. 1818] "That the permanent income of the Society consists of dividends on funded property and rent of chambers, viz. ob -

£3,375.D. O.

£33,750.0.0.

Bank Stock

£43,700.0.0.

Navy 5% Annuities £2,185. O. 0

01,000.0.0.

New South [Sea] Annuities

£660. o. o

3% reduced Bank Annuities

£18. 6. 0

Total amount of Dividends

£6,238.6. 0

£610.1.o.

Rents

£2,622. 2.10

£8,860.8.10.

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) April 17

The fluctuating income of the Society may be arranged under following heads, and consists of an average of the first 3 years' receipts under each head 0.

Admittances into House£121.11. Admittances into House Chambers exclusive of those newly erected£1,293. Fines and admittances into Chambers

6. 8.

£652.15. O.

Fines for not Reading

£50. O. O.

Absent Terms

£34.10. O.

£218. 6. 8.

Composition Money

£24.13.4.

Organ

£1,180.15.

Commons Pensions and Preachers Duties Receipts under no particular head

£542.18. 0 £1. 6. 8. Z4,120. 2. 64.

£8,860.8.10 4i. £12,980.11. - the last sum comprising the annual income of the Society. The Committee, thinking it proper also to endeavour to ascertain the average expenditure of the Society, have examined the audited accounts for the last three years (1814, 1815 and 1816( and calculated an average, excluding from it the expenses of the new buildings in King's Bench Walk, the repairs of the Hall and the purchase of stock.

Average expenditures has been

arranged under the following heads:-

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) s. d.

April 17

1,481. 3. 9.

Commons Wine

287.18.11

Beer

184. 5. 5.

Salaries

901. 6. 0 77. 6.10

Board wages

123.16.11

Pensions and Charities

47. 7. 0

Foundlings

2,165. 4. 9.

Repairs

103. 2. 8.

Taxes

70. 0. 0.

Linen and washing Lighting and watching

913. 2.10.

Books

163. 6.10.

Tradesmen's bills exclusive of repairs

197.13.11.

Disbursements by different officers and servants

241. 4.10. 87. 4. 1.

Sundries not included above

£7,044. 4. 9.

The average expenditure of the Society this shown deducted from the total income of £12,870.11. 4i. shown above leaves a balance of £5,936. 6. 7i. Noted that two items (Caution money and Deposits) are not included on either side of the above accounts since they may be regarded as approximately balancing. The Committee has also thought proper to call for

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) April 17

urer statements of money in the hands of the Under Treas and of debts due, and is informed that the Under Treasurer has in hand £5,958.9. 6. which is chargeable time with outstanding bills and salaries to the present a totalling £3,787.16. 1., which when paid will leave balance in hand of £2,170.13. 5.

It may be observed

to that arrears of commons due from last year amount about £1,200, which may be considered as part of the hand. funds of the Society though not of the balance in (Report dated 16 April 1818.

Signatures -

H.B.Litchfield E.J.F.Hatton Snowdon Barne) PARLIAMENT April 17

Pensions for last half year assessed single. Officers of the House - allowances. John Williams of Chancery Lane, Co. Middlesex, gentleman, administrator for Jane Hall of Cartmel, will Co. Lancaster, Spinster, surviving executrix of the ty) of Myles Walker Hall (late a barrister of the Socie Esquire, deceased, with will annexed, has nominated ty, himself the said John Williams, a member of the Socie aged 48 last November, upon assignment to chamber late eld Court and Mr. Hall's up one pair east in No. 3 Tanfi cellar belonging; he requesting admission, to be admitted for his own life, paying £6 pursuant to Act.s of Parliament provided for such case.

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE April 21

Messrs. Hood and Barne Barne to view chamber up two pair east in No. 10 Crown Office Row, fallen to the House by the death of Joseph Halsey (formerly Whateley) Esq.,late a barrister. The same to view chamber of Mr. Godfrey Higgins, the elder, up one pair east in No. 1 Hare Court and cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. Godfrey Higgins, the younger. [Parliament, April 24: Mr. Godfrey Higgins, aged 16 last July,admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ86.12. 6d. admittance 40s.] The proposal of the Committee appointed to report on the management of the Library regarding the choice of a Master of the Library to be reconsidered on Friday I May, and Masters in town to be notified. Propositions of the Committee appointed to investigate the funds of the Society to be considered on Friday 1 May, and Masters in town to be notified. The Reverend William Henry Rowlatt to be Librarian at a salary of ÂŁ100 per annum, to commence at midsummer next. [Parliament, 24 April: this Order confirmed by Act].

April 22

The following books to be purchased for the Library The 5th volume of Mitford's Greece, Bankes' Civil History of Rome, Neales' History of the Puritans and Kirkton's History of the Church of Scotland.

April 24

To be a call to the Bar this term.

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont`d.) April 24

Mr. William Maynard Pinder to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, April 24: called] Memorial read of Henry Augustus Seymour Harvey Esq., a member, stating that he wishes to transfer to Mr. Nathaniel Charles Milne, a member, his chambers at No. 12 Harcourt's Buildings, and is informed that the Society's rules require his personal attendance at the Steward's office to make such transfer, that he learns that the Middle Temple and Lincoln's Inn never require such personal attendance, and that his appointment as Port Surveyor of Belfast, for which large security for due performance is required, makes it impossible to absent himself without great injury to the Revenue and a considerable loss, that he is in good health, and that the truth of these statements will be certified by the Marquis of Hartford and Sir Stephen May, Collectors of Customs at Belfast, and regarding his state of health by Dr. McDonnell, a physician in Belfast: he requesting permission to be allowed to transfer his chambers without personal attendance at Inner Temple, this to be refused. Names to be sent for choice of Reader. To Clifford's Inn: Messrs. William Lee, Henry Hall Joy, and Philip Shallett Marett. To Lyon's Inn: Messrs. Edward Thomas French Bromhead, James Parke and WilRiam Scott Peckham. To Clement's Inn: Messrs. Colin Mackenzie, George

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Banks and William Tidd.

•

Messrs. Hood and Barne Barne having viewed the chamber late Mr. Halsey's (B.T.O. April 21) report its value for sale for a single life as £500, or to be let at £50 per annum. The future disposition of chambers to be considered on Friday in the first full week of next term, and Masters in town to be notified. PARLIAMENT Business as noted above. BENCH TABLE April 29

Messrs. Welch and Litchfield to view chamber of the Hon. Sir Charles Abbott, Knight, a Justice of the Court of King's Bench and late a barrister of the Society, up one pair east in Ram Alley Buildings disposed of to Mr. John Henry Abbott, a member. [Parliament, May 1: Mr. Abbott, aged 21 last August, admitted for his own life: fine £135, admittance 40s.] Wednesday 27 May to be Grand Day next Trinity Term and the Right Hon. Lord Ellenborough and the rest of the judges formerly of the House to be invited to dine in Hall.

May 1

The recommendation of the Library Committee made last term regarding the choice of a Master of the Library to be rescinded. On consideration of the Report of the Committee

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 1

appointed to investigate the funds of the Society, one account

to be opened with Messrs. Goslings and Sharp,

bankers in Fleet Street, in the name of the Society, to receive dividends of all stock belonging to the Society except the 3% reduced Bank annuities, and all mon-tesreceived by the Sub-Treasurer except chamber rents, to be paid to the same account, and another account to be opened with the same bankers in the same name to receive dividends of 3% reduced Bank annuities and chamber rents, and a standing committee of three Masters of the Bench to be appointed (to include the Treasurer for the time being) to superintend the said accounts (two to be a quorum), to meet once a quarter at least and to report proceedings at the first Parliament in the ensuing term, and that all payments of the Society to be made by draft of the Sub-Treasurer on the first account, that the whole of the dividends and monies paid into the second account be invested from time to time by direction of the Standing Committee in 3% reduced Bank annuities for the creation of a Building Fund to be appropriated to the expense of new building or any extraordinary repairs or improvements which may be directed by the Bench independent of the ordinary repairs to buildings, all this to be put into effect, and the Treasurer for the time being and Messrs. Litchfield and Snowdon Barne to be the Committee.

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (0ont'd.) May 1

The pavilions and seats in the gardens to be repaired and painted. PARLIAMENT Business as noted above. Master William Baker to continue Reader for next Trinity Vacation.

TRINITY TERM BENCH TABLE May 26

Orders of last term read. Mr. Godfrey Higgins, the elder, a member, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up.

May 28

Messrs. Johnson and Litchfield to view chamber of James Parke Esq., a barrister, up two pair north in No. 3 King's Bench Walk, disposed of to Mr. Philip Howard Frere, a member. [Parliament, May 29: Mr. Frere, aged 4 years last August, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ37.10. admittance 40s.] BENCH TABLE

May 29

Consideration of the future disposition of chambers adjourned to Friday next June 5, and Masters in town to be notified. The Sub-Treasurer to apply to the agent of the Right Hon. the Earl of Radnor to learn if his lordship would be willing to dispose of a small piece of vacant

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TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 29

ground at the south-west corner of Bouverie Street in White Friars, in order to make a more convenient carriage way into the Temple, and what remuneration would be expected. PARLIAMENT Officers of the House - allowances. Business as noted above. BENCH TABLE

June

To be a call to the Bar this term. Messrs. Thomas Shaw Brandreth, John Cooper and John Austin to be called to the Bar.

[Parliament,June 5: called] The Right Hon. Nathaniel Bond, James Topping and Joseph Jekyll Esqs. requested to execute a letter of attorney to empower William Gosling, Thomas Gosling, William Ellis Gosling and Benjamin Sharpe of Fleet Street, bankers, to receive the dividends on ÂŁ26,000 Navy 5% Bank annuities, standing in the names of the said Masters, jointly with RollertPeers Esq., deceased, and the said Nathaniel Bond, the Right Hon. Edward Lord Ellenborough, the Hon. Sir James Burrough Knight and Keane Fitzgerald Esq. to be requested to execute letters of attorney empowering the above-named bankers to accept such Bank stock, Navy 5% and 3% reduced Bank annuities and New South Sea Annuities as now or hereafter may be standing in the names of Nathaniel Bond, Lord Ellenborough, Sir James Burrough, James Topping,

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TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 5

Joseph Jekyll and Keane Fitzgerald, or any of them, in trust for the Society, and to receive the dividends for its use.

[Parliament,5 June: the above Order confirmed by Act] In future the Society to retain possession of all chambers falling in by death and let the same, and shall purchase such chambers as the proprietors may be disposed to sell. The Treasurer, for the time being, Messrs. Scarlett, Harrison Gurney, Richard Baker, Welch, Barne Barne, Litchfield and Snowdon Barne or any three of them to be a Committee to consider whether any regulations can be adopted restraining the future transfer of chambers held on lives without injury to the existing interests, and report the same on Friday in the first full week of next term. PARLIAMENT Business as noted above. BENCH TABLE June 9

The Hon. Marmaduke Dawney, a barrister, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up. Messrs. Hood and Powell to view chamber up three pair west and garrets above at No. 17 Mitre Court Buildings fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Walter Blackett Trevelyan, a member. The same to view chamber of Messrs. Snowdon Barne,

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TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 9

being ground chamber south in No. 1 King's Bench Walk and report what price the Society may give for its purchase.

June 12

Messrs. Hood and Powell reporting the value of the chamber late Mr. Trevelyan's to be let at E42 per annum, and of the garrets at 1:21 per annum, these to be let at these rents. The same reporting that the Society may give a sum not exceeding ÂŁ1,000 for the purchase of the chamber of Master Snowdon Barne at No. 1 King's Bench Walk. The chambers up two pair east at No. 10 Crown Office Row, and up three pair west at No. 17 Mitre Court Buildings to be whitewashed, painted and repaired, and the wainscot in the chamber east under the King's Bench Office to be repaired. Edward Hobson Vitruvius Lawes Esq., a barrister, requesting that the decayed wooden railing round his chamber in the north area of No. 7 King's Bench Walk be replaced by an iron railing, this to be done, he paying one-third of the cost. Petition of Mr. Richard Whitaker to be called to the Bar further considered, with regard to the opinions of the Treasurer and Benchers of the other Inns of Court, resolved that it be refused. Resolved that the Body of Scottish Law should form a part of the Library of the Society. Master Wetherill authorised to form a catalogue of

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TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 12

such Scottish Law books as he may judge necessary for this object, and to order their purchase to the amount of ÂŁ200.

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 10

Orders of last term read. The thanks of the Society to be given to Francis Maseres Esq. for his present to the Library of the Catalogue of Hargrave's collection of manuscripts. The thanks of the Society to be given to John Jones Esq. for his present to the Library of his translation of the Gospels into Welsh. The thanks of the Society to be given to the Revd. William Henry Rowlatt for his present to the Library of two volumes of his Sermons. Messrs. Welch and Hatton to view chamber up two pair east in No. 2 Fig Tree Court, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Thomas Rice, a member, and report its value to be let. The same to view chamber up three pair east at No. 2 Fig Tree Court, also late of Mr. Rice, and reports its value to be let. Messrs. George Stokes and James Edmund Watson, members, having paid all their duties to have their bonds delivered up.

4 4J 1818

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 12

Messrs. Hood and Hatton to view chamber of Mr. George William Hutton, a member, up one pair west in No. 10 Crown Office Row north, disposed of to Mr. William Tindal, a member. [Parliament, Nov. 13: Mr. Tindal, aged 19 last December, admitted for his own life: fine £28.10, admittance 40s.] The same to view chamber of Mr. John Philpot, a member, being ground chamber east at No. 1 Hard Court and cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. Henry Bosanquet, a member. [Parliament, Nov. 13: Mr. Boasanquet, aged 24 last December, admitted for his own life: fine £58, admittance 40s.] Messrs. Welch and Barne Barne (in place of Mr. Hatton) reporting the value of chamber at No. 2 Fig Tree Court, late of Mr. Thomas Rice, as £52.10 per annum rental (B.T.O. Nov. 10). The same, reporting value of chamber up three pair east at.No. 2 Fig Tree Court, also late of Mr. Rice, as E40 per annum rental.

Nov. 13

Messrs. Hood and Hatton reporting value of chamber up two pair south at No. 11 Paper Buildings, fallen to the House by the death of Francis Ferrand Foljambe Esq., a barrister, as £100 per annum rental, the same to be let to a barrister of this Society at £90 per annum. The thanks of the Society to be given to Joseph

44-1_ 1818

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 13

Jekyll Esq. for his present to the Library of the Plans, Elevations and Sections of the Temple Church, published by the Society of Antiquaries of London. William Hood Esq. to have liberty to lay the floor of his Bench chamber cellar at No. 17 Mitre Court Buildings with timber, under the direction of the Surveyor. PARLIAMENT

Nov. 13

Business as noted above. Pensions for the last half year assessed single. Officers of the House - allowances. Sir John Marjoribanks of Lees, Co. Berwick, acting executor of the will of Robert Shuttleworth Esq. (late a barrister of the Society) requesting that Mr. William Hayley Courtenay, a member aged two years last February, be admitted upon assignment to the ground chamber, late Mr. Shuttleworth's at No. 3 Crown Office Row, with the vault and conveniences belonging, Mr. Courtenay admitted for his own life: fine to be ÂŁ5 pursuant to former Acts of Parliament in such case. Master William Welch to be Reader for the next Lent Vacation. The Treasurer for the time being, the Right Hon. Nathaniel Bond, James Topping, Joseph Jekyll and James Scarlett Esqs. to be a Committee for the regulation of matters jointly with Middle Temple.

443 1818

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE Nov. 20

Mr. Randal Norris, the Sub-Treasurer petitioning for an augmentation of his salary, consideration of this to be referred to Messrs. Welch, Litchfield and Snowdon Barne for their report. Edward Collins, the elder, a watchman praying relief, he to be paid his wages during his illness until further order. PARLIAMENT

Nov. 20

Joshua Field, the younger, of Austhorp Lodge, Whitchurch in the West Riding of Yorkshire, Esq. and Walker Skirrow of Lincoln's Inn, Co. Middlesex, Esq., executors of the will of William Wainman (late a barrister of this Society) Esq., deceased, nominating Mr. George James Pannington, a member aged 23 last January, to be admitted on assignment to the chamber late Mr. Wainman's, up two pairs south in No. 6 King's Bench Walk.

Mr. Pannington admitted on payment of fine

of C5 according to Acts of Parliament provided for such case. Richard Baker and Henry Charles Litchfield Esqs. of the Bench and Samuel Lysons and John Samuel Hudson Esqs.

of the Bar to be auditors of the Sub-Treasurer's accounts. Richard Baker and Henry Charles Litchfield Esqs. to be auditors of Mr. Hill's accounts. Keane Fitzgerald and William Baker Esqs., two Masters of the Bench next in turn to be Treasurer, not being duly qualified, William Welch Esq. unanimously elected Treasurer for the ensuing year.

4441

14 November 181

to 20 November 1818

RECEIPTS Admittance into the House - Charles John Crompton, Griffith Richards, William Jones Armstrong, Thomas Peel Junr, Andrew Hinrich, Edward Bullock, Samuel Platt, William Turner, Rees Goring Thomas, Philip Warner Courtenay, James Lowther Serhouse, Joshua Rowe, William Davis Bayly, Robert Ingham, John Wood, Thomas Cleary, Edward Serocold Pearce, Theodore Norton, Alexander Dyce, James Bryce, Charles Herrick Elderton, John Williams, Charles Carron, Godfrey Higgins, Peter Kelly, Philip Howard Frere, David Griffin, Stokeham Huthwaite, Henry Burton, Charles Calvert Browning, Thomas Alexander Boswell, John Metherell Garb, William Tindal, William Hayley Courtenay, William Erdman Petersddorff, Alexander John Wilson, Edward Bellasis, George Medd Butt, Henry Roscoe, Thomas Haughton Bartley, Henry Nugent Bell, William Blowers Bliss, James Cochran 43 General Admissions at

3. 6. 8143.

6. 8

Thomas Harrison by certificate from ' Lincoln's Inn, Henry Bosanquet. by certificate from Middle Temple 2 Admissions by certificate at

2. 0. 0

4.C. C

270.L. 0 270. 0. 0

540. o. o

Admittances into House Chambers Mr. Edwin Bremridge the same

467.12.6

Fines and Admittances into Chambers Rents belon into

the House - including

Mr. John Roberts (late Browns) one year Mr. Richard Roy (late Wilton's) three 71's mr. Edward White (late Lamb's) one year Wilton (late Cummins) Mr.James one year Mr. Thomas Harrison (late Hewlett's) Two years and one :k Robert Matthew Annesley (late Kempton's),one year Messrs. James Dewar and Walter Mansell on account Mr. John Scudamore (late Lennard's) one .4

35. 0. 0 23.12. 6 35. 0. 0 20. 0.0 70.17. 6

25. 4. 0 4.17. 0 15. 0. 0

44-r 1817-1818 Mr. John Halcombe (late Scudamore's) one 1 Mr. Thomas Lee (late Trevelyan's) one 11 Colin Mackenzie Esq. (late 340,Ws) one year William Grant Esq. (late Williams') one i Mr. B.C. Danby (late Halsey's) 2 months 18 days George Clough Marshall Esq. (late Darby's) one Mr. Marmaduke Robinson (late Maule's) one2;

35. O. 0 10.15.11 12.10. 0 12.10. 0

3076. 3. 7

Rents in all Dividends on Stock and Annuities Half a year on £22,000 New South Sea Annuities Half a year on £33,750 Bank 3tock Half a year on £17,700 Navy 5% Annuities Half a year on £24,000 + "200 Navy 5% Annuities Half a year on £610.1 3(3Reduced Bank Annuities

330. C. 0 1687.10.o 442.1C. 0

650. C. 0 9. 3. 0

3119.3. c

Fine for not Readin • William Baker Esq. William Welch Esq.

50. O. 0 50. C. 0

100. C. 0

On call to the Bar Absent Commons Caution money for Chambers Composition Money Towards the Organ De osits made b keenin Terms

10. C. 0

129. C. 0

students before

Com osition mone paid by students after admission to Commons none

9. o. 0 60. C. o 50. 0. 0

1300. C. C 170. O. 0

1128.9. 7

received on account of Commons

Pensions and Preachers Duties Cf gentlemen having chambers Of students not having chambers Of barristers on death, alienation or removal

1470. O. C

225.11.6 146. 7. 9 383.16.8

755.15.1 1

1817-1818

Mone

2207.15.6

received of the Bankers

Recei ts under no

articular head

1. 0. 0

Mr. Phillips, Clerk for Burial Grounds Receipts in all

13,142.6. 9

due from Sub-Treasurer, balance of last account

414.15.104 13,557.2. 7i

* By B.T.O. of 1 May 1818 accounts were opened in the name of the Society with Messrs. Goslings & Sharp, bankers in Fleet Street. One, the General account, was to Reduced BeinU receive all dividenis except the 3;'' Annuities and all monies received by the Sub-Treasurer except chamber rents, and all payments of the Society The second, the Rent account, were to be made from it. was to receive dividenis of 35 Reduced Bank Annuities and chamber rents, and allowed to accumulate for investment, for the creation of P Building Fund. The majority of items included under the heading of "Money Received of the 3ankers" can be correlated with payments to individuals entered under "Disbursements", which from May 1818 onward also include entries of sums paid to the Bankers on the General and Rent accounts, but a cash float must have been maintained from which small payments could be made without recourse to the bank (e.g. charitable allowances).

4-4-7 1817-1 81 8 DISBURSEMENTS Commons and Allowances

aid to Head Cook

Michaelmas Term Hilary Term Easter Term Trinity Term Brewinbeer and wines Charles Todd, attendance in cellar Michaelmas Term doHilary Term doEaster Term 11doTrinity Term Brewing and disbursements, March and October Mr. Capp, for malt Mr. Farmer, for hops Mrs. Beach, cooper Purchases of wine etc. Mr. Bell, 3 bottles of port (for sample Messrs. Johnson, one flask maraschino and one bottle red Noyeau Messrs. Clarke & Barlow, 52 doz. port Messrs. Raikes & Newberry, 52 doz. port Messrs. Murdock, 2 pipes Madeira Mr. Ashley, 52 dozen port Messrs. Johnson, 1 bottle maraschino, 1 bottle white Noyeau â&#x20AC;˘r. Norman, fining and bottling 2 mums hock Mr. Norman, duty and freight on 2 pipes Madeira Messrs. Smith & Co. for wine Messrs. Johnson, 1 bottle maraschino, 1 bottle Dantzic Audit DaDinner (to Mr. Rickett, Head Cook Breakfast, wine,tea,coffee (to Pannierman's wife) To Mr. Rickett,for 5 Dec. 1817

381.18. 2

387.11.8 467. 8. 2 442.15. O.

1.16. 1.14. 2. 2. 1.14.

0 6 C

25. 9. 3 153. 9. 0 60. 9. 0 12. 3. 3 17.

1679.13. 0

32.16.3 226.1. 3

2. 5. 0 175. 0. 0 176.16.C 134. C. 0 198. C. C

2.2.0 2.

8. 9

104.12.1 11. 2. 0 2.1.0

809. 3.10

36.1. 0 2.11. 0

38.12. 0

dinner on

Salarieswa es and allowances The Temple Church The I4aster,one 7...year's payment The Reader, four 4's salary The Cler1;1, two i's salary and disbursements The Organist, two -Ps salary The Organ-tuner, one year's salary The Sexton,fourwages, allowances and disbursements

7.3.6

5C.O.0 60.

o. o

23.17. 0 25.0. 0 5. G. 0 24.18. 1

442 1817-1818 Mr. Viger4 moiety payment for mourning hanging in the Church (Nov. 1817) Mr. Lear, turner, moiety payment

21.14. 9 1.17. 6

Paid for 28 Sermons

58.16. o

271. 3. 4

100. C. 0

loo. o. o

318.18.

318.18. o

22.17.

22.17. o

40.0.

40. o. o

25. 0. 0

25. o. o

The House The Treasurer (Benjamin Johnson Esq.) outgoing The Sub-Treasurer (Mr. Norris), salary for 1 year and 23 days - allowance for library, 1 year 1 month 23 days The Surveyor (Mr. Wigg) one year's salary The Librarian (Revd. Rewlatt) one si's salary (Revd. Rawlatt's appointment confirmed by Act of Parliament of 24 April 1818) Mr. Faint, Chief Butler,two 4's salary the same, as supervisor of the workmen the same, two i's allowance in lieu of wine left at Bench Table (B.T.O. 21 Nov. 1817) Chief Butler's disbursements Board wages to 5 butlers and wages to 4 junior butlers, one year Junior butlers' allowance for linen and disbursements Second butler (Mr. Hill) two 4's allowance in lieu of wine Third butler (Mr. Williams) two i's wine allowance Fourth butler (Mr. Brooksbank) two 4's wine allowance Fifth butler (Mr. Hitching) wine allowance Henry Rickett, Head Cook, 4 terms wages and allowances Henry Rickett, second cooK, 1 year wages and allowances Cook's allowance for pewter and brass Mr. Wharton, Pannierman, two i's salary for care of the Master's wine His bills for wine, tea and coffee, 4 terms For attendance in Hall Thomas Hitching, 1st waiter, one year Paul Hardy, 2nd waiter, If William Hughes, 3rd waiter, Thomas Miller, 4th waiter, William Hurlestone, 5th waiter,one year Thomas White, 6th waiter, one year

30. 30.

C. 0 0. 0

25. O. 0 32.14.11

76.11. 3 81.16. 6 25. o. o 2. 0. 0 2. 0. 0 1. G. 0 27. 0. 0 20. 0. 0

14. 0. o 60. o. o 124. 8. 5 30. 0. 0 10. 0. 0 12. 0. 0 8. 0. 8. 0. o

8.o.

181 7 -1 818 Charles Todd, two 4's, tending lamps in Hall Charles Todd and James Jeremiah Ingram, two i's allowance for cleaning back Parliament chamber John Hitching, assistance in cleaning books and presses in Library John Hitching, two i's for collecting dust and ashes Chief Porter's disbursements John Dollery, Under-Portq two -Ps wages the same for cleaning privies John Drew, warding, 52 weeks Bills for watching and wages

10.10. 0 7. 4. o 1.O.

20.O. 11.1.

3 8.C. o

10.(j. 0 36.S. 0 141.1.11 143.14. 2 140.13. 8

150.16.0 Christmas gratuity Mrs. Harrison, lamplighter, her bill William Durrant, gardener, wages and allowances disbursements His assistant, cleaning garden seats etc. allowance for John Nelson,four -,;'s keeping craft from mooring Mr. Dutton, care of turret clock John Reynolds, turncock, for playing engines Simpkin, engineMessrs. Hadley makers' bill The same, one year's allowance for enginemaintenance

10.O.

586. 5. 9 116.7. 0

60.0. 0 73.11.3 2. 2. 0 4. 0 10.O. 0 10. 0

inursuance Allowances andratuities of S ecial Orders Elizabeth Reynolds, five 4's allowance Ann Bingham, four ,'s allowance Mary Haines, four27's allowance Mari:Reynolds,forallowance

,47'sallowance Mr. Barrow,four 2 Elizabeth Lock, fourallowance Mary Woodlands as a charity (3.T.O. 28 Nov. 1317) Elizabeth Whitman as a charity (B.T.O. 28 Nov.1817) Edward Collins, as allowance (B.T.O. 10 Nov.1818)

14. 0

3. o

12.10. 0

5. 0. o 5.o. o 6.10.14 6.12.1 8.11 6.17.5

26. 8. 64 6o. o.o lo. G. 0 5.

0.0

20. 0. 0 2.

o.6

4-co 1817-1818 ii

Tem le Or hans Hannah Sanderson, care of Elizabeth Temple, 8 weeks till she died, and expenses of last illness Amelia Eldershaw, care of Edward Temple, 52 weeks at 7/- and 10/- a Sarah King, care of George Bartlett, 65 weeks at 7/- and 10/- a Bills for work done in the House durin the year Mr. Downer, smith Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers Mr. Burnell, mason Mr. Hamerton, pavier Mr. McCarthy, plasterer Mr. Burton, plumber Mr. Willis, glazier Mr. Johnston, paper-hanger Messrs. Westcott & Hancock, slaters Mr. Egerton,painter Messrs. Egerton and Wise, painters Mr. Vigers, carpenter Mr. Turner, smith Other miscellaneous bills Mr. Ellenby, for 1 plated soup ladles Mr. Bradley, for 13 soup tureens, dishes and covers Messrs. Scott & Co. for eng7ravingladles For 5 letters of attorney to receive dividends The Coroner, taking inquest on George Banfield, found drowned Mr. Pheney, bookseller Mr. Hill, silversmith Mr. Ridgway, bookseller Mr. Farlow, stationer For a washhand stand, towels and dusters for the Library

94. 7. o 156.16. 0

64. 5. o o o

277. 6. 22. 3. 47.12. 34.19.

0 0

26. 8. o 20.12. 0

75. 3. o 28. 1. 0 301.13. 0 9.10.11

16. 4. 0 16. 4. 0

9. o 6. 2. 6 2. 7. 6 57. 3. 6 7. 1. 9 11. 9. o 18.14. 0

6.11.9

Messrs. Joyce, tallow-chandlers

68. 4. o

New River Water Co., 2 payments rent

13. 0. 0

One and one i year's assessment for paving Middle Temple, share of repairs to Middle Temple Lane Mr. Hill, poundage on collection of Pensions and Preachers' Duties for 1816 The same, for two i years' assessed taxes Paid for receipt stamps and postage

3. 3. 0 6. o. 6

9. 5.11 114. 3.10 10.17. 0

4st 1817-1818 Return of De osits on calls to the Bar to Mr. Joseph Foskett, John Addison junior, John Cooper and John Austin Esqs. (4) Messrs. Goslin & Shar e General Account

Bankers *

2756. 5. 1 300. 0. 0 414.15.10 66. 2.11 50. O. 0 200. 0. 0 180. C. 0 371.19. 3

407.19.6 Rent Account

4747. 2. 7

581. 5. o 106. 2. 6 250.14.o 70. C. 0 O. 0 63. 0. 0

102.10. 0 81. 5. o

55. 0. c 8. 9 143.12.6 60. o. o 125.17.6 93. 3. 91933.19.

Disbursements in all Receipts

(including balance from Sub-Treasurer)

Due to Sub-Treasurer, to balance this account

See Note, p.441.9

3i 13,966.18.

13,557. 2.

409.15.8

WILLIAM WELCH ESQUIRE TREASURER 21 November 1818 to 19 November 1819

MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Francis Maseres, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer: John (Mitford) Baron Redesdale1: William Chaytor1'2 Esquire: the Right Hon. Nathaniel Bond1 of H.M.Council: Anthony Stoke81,3 Esquire: Sir 1

: Richard Ba..ker,

William Hood Esquires, Sir Richard Clayton1, Sir John Coxe Hippisley1 Baronets: James Topping, Joseph Jekyll of H.M. Council: Benjamin Johnson, Henry Hall, Keane Fitzgerald, William Baker1, John Newdigate Ludford1, Alexander Luders, Barne Barne, Thomas Harcourt Powell, Henry Charles Litchfield, John Emilius Daniel Finch-Hatton, William Pott Esquires: James Scarlett, Charles Wetherell, William Harrison of H.M.Council: Snowdon Barne Esquire: John Gurney of H.M.Council.

Made no attendance during this Treasurership.

Died 15 May 1819

Died 27 March 1819

4-53 1818-1819

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 24

Mr. Charles Tomkins, a member, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up.

Nov. 26

Messrs. Hood and Powell to view chambers of John Thomas Bigge Esq., a barrister, up one pair east and west in No. 3 Church Yard Court, with garretts over, disposed of to Roger Kynaston Esq., a barrister. [Parliament, 27 November: Mr. Kynaston, aged 41, admitted for his own life: fine £50, admittance 40s•]

Nov. 27

To be a call to the Bar this term. Messrs. Robert Henry Welch, Robert Campbell Scarlett and the Hon. Algernon Herbert to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 27 November: called] Two bottles of port wine instead of wine to be given to the Bar mess every day in Term from the Benchers' cellar. William Grylls Esq., a barrister, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up. The Committee to consider the petiton of Mr. Randal Norris, the Sub-Treasurer (B.T.O. 20 Nov. 1818) reporting and making reference to B.T.O. of 16 June 1801 made on the appointment of Mr. Norris to the office of Sub-Treasurer, which stated that the SubTreasurer for the time being should thereafter be paid a salary of £300 per annum and that he should be allowed rent-free the chambers lately occupied by the Sub-Treasurer together with the officeadjoining, and that he should receive the usual fees on admittance of

4 5-4 1818-1819

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 27

students, calls to the Bar and admittance to chambers and on certificate towards the expense of a clerk: the Committee considering that the salary of £300 per annum with the advantage of chambers and of the fees, amounting to about £50 per annum, is sufficient for the office of Sub-Treasurer, but advising that a further allowance of £50 per annum be made for a Clerk to be nominated by the Treasurer and approved by the Bench Table, and further advising that in consideration of the length of service of the petitioner it may be proper to make him an additional allowance of £100 per annum, abolishing the allowance of £20 made him as Librarian and continued on the appointment of the Revd. Rowlett to that office: the additional allowances to commence from 20 November, the date William Welch Esq. was elected Treasurer.

This report confirmed except for the

appointment of a Clerk. PARLIAMENT Nov. 27

Business as noted above. Master John Newdigate Ludford to be Reader for the next Lent Vacation in place of William Welch Esq., chosen Treasurer. BENCH TABLE

Nov. 28

The aum of hock offered by Sir John Coxe Hippisley to be accepted and the Sub-Treasurer to pay for it.

4s-r 1819

HILARY TERM BENCH TABLE Jan. 26

Orders of last term read. Messrs. Powell and Litchfield to view chamber of Charlton Byam Wollaston Esq., the Area chamber north of No. 12 Paper Buildings, disposed of to George Bankes Esq., a barrister. [Parliament, 29 January: Mr. Bankes, aged 30 last December, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ8710, admittance 40s.] A conference to be requested with Middle Temple about the Order of Sessions made on 26 October 1818 by the Magistrates of the City of London for a contribution to the damages occasioned by the rioters in 1817. The thanks of the Society to be given to Francis Maseres Esq. for his present to the Library of Booth's Table of Interest. The thanks of the Society to be given to the Revd. Mr. Lensdale for his present to the Society of the Sermon he preached at the Temple Church on 2 December 1818, the day of the funeral of the late Queen Charlotte. Dorothy Collins, widow of Edward Collins, the elder, latewatchman of the Society, petitioning for relief, she to be paid ÂŁ5 per annum from 9 January, the day her husband died.

Jan. 29

The Right Hon. Nathaniel Bond, Joseph Jekyll Esq. and Sir James Burrough to execute a letter of attorney empowering William Gosling, Francis Gosling, William

4-c6 1819

HILARY TERM (Contld.) BENCH TABLE (Cont/d.) Jan. 29

Ellis Gosling, Richard Gosling, Robert Gosling and Benjamin Sharpe of Fleet Street, Bankers, to receive dividends due on ÂŁ21,000 Navy 50 Bank annuities standing in their name jointly with the late Right Hon. Edward Lord Ellenborough, and to transfer the said annuities into the names of James Topping, Joseph Jekyll, James Scarlett and Keane Fitzgerald Esqs. and Nathaniel Bond, James Topping, Joseph Jekyll, Sir James Burrough and Keane Fitzgerald to execute letters of attorney empowering the said bankers to transfer such Bank Stock and annuities and New South Sea annuities as are now standing in their, or any of their, names jointly with any other persons into the names of the said James Topping, Joseph Jekyll, James Scarlett and Keane Fitzgerald in trust for the Society, and after the transfer the said Trustees to execute letters of attorney empowering the bankers to receive dividends on all stock and annuities transferred or hereafter standing in their names as Trustees. [Parliament, 5 February: this Order confirmed by Act of Parliament]. Committee appointed on 5 June 1818 (see B.T.O. that date) to consider whether any regulations could be adopted to restrain the transfer of chambers held on lives, reporting that they have compared the table of fines in use by the House since 1771 with a table calculated by William Morgan Esq. of the Equitable

4-57 181

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Jan. 29

Assurance Office 1803 for Middle Temple and adopted by that Society, and have ascertained that fines taken by this House on transfers are one third less than they ought to be and recommending that the Bench adopt Mr. Morgan's 6% table in future, with a trivial alteration by the addition of a ratio when the parties are of equal age, also recommending that no person be admitted a member of the Society for any purpose under the age of 15 years: ordered that Mr. Morgan's table be adopted and not less than half a year's fine to be taken, and no person to be admitted member of the Society under 15 years. PARLIAMENT

Jan. 29

Officers of the House - allowances. Business as noted above. Giles Templeman Esq. called to the Bar of the Society on 24 November 1780 and quitting in Michaelmas Term 1789, but having been specially admitted to Middle Temple on 14 July 1783 (as his certificate shows) and now readmitted to this Society, requesting to be admitted ad eundem

radum, to be so admitted.

BENCH TABLE Feb. 5

The thanks of the Society to be given to James Caldicott Esq. for his present to the Library of his book 'A Specimen of an Edition of Shakespeare'. Mr. Wigg, the Surveyor, reporting need for repair of the roof of Nos. 2 and 3 Inner Temple Lane, estimated

1819

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Feb. 5

cost ÂŁ121.10. 9: this to be done. Lamps to be placed at each entrance to the Hall lighted with gas. Mr. Treasurer to be a Superintendent of the garden in place of Joseph Jekyll Esq. resigned, and Mr. Harrison requested to assist. Mr. Treasurer to confer with Mr. Smirke, the architect, and obtain plans with estimates and specifications for altering the present Library or building a new Library on a new sitik A table of fees payable for admission to the Society, commons and chambers, on calls to the Bar and on Certificates to be placed in the Hall. Mr. James Gardner, on the recommendation of Mr. Treasurer,to be Clerk to Mr. Norris, the Sub-Treasurer, and all fines and emoluments heretofore received by him in that capacity to be abolished and a salary of ÂŁ100 per annum to be paid to him as Clerk and for his assistance and attendance upon the Librarian when required, provided such services do not interfere with his duties to Mr. Norris. PARLIAMENT

Feb. 5

Business as noted above. BENCH TABLE

Feb. 12

To be a call to the Bar this term. Messrs. Thomas Prideaux Ball, William Halomerand Francis Gregg to be called to the Bar.

4 1819

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE Feb. 12

[Parliament, 12 February: called]. The court between Middle Temple cloisters and Lamb Building, and between the same cloisters and the Church porch to be repaved, provided Middle Temple agree to pay a moiety of the expense. Mr. Wigg, the Surveyor, reporting on the pavement and steps fronting the Alienation Office, the matter referred to the Treasurer and Mr. Powell to order as they think fit. John Dollery, the Under-porter, petitioning a further allowance for cleaning the privies, this referred to the Treasurer and Mr. Powell. The watchmen petitioning for a further allowance for the winter half year, this also referred to the same. PARLIAMENT

Feb. 12

Business as noted above. Master Thomas Harcourt Powell disadmitted from chamber up steps north in No. 14 Paper Buildings (previously known as the first staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings) and the vault belonging and Giles Templeman Esq., a barrister aged 62 last May, admitted to the same for his own life: admittance 40s. Mr. John Hampden Gurney, eldest son and heir of Master John Gurney of the Society, at his father's request specially admitted a member, gratis as to House fees only.

44 1819

EASTER TERM BENCH TABLE Orders of last Term read. Letter read from Master John Newdigate Ludford requesting that his attendance this term might be dispensed with as he is unable through indisposition to travel to London, this present term to be allowed as kept. The Judges formerly of the Society, to be invited to dine in Hall this term and in future in Easter and Trinity Terms. PARLIAMENT May 7

Pensions for last half year assessed single. Officers of the House - allowances. George Foljambe of Osberton, Co. Nottingham, Esq., a Major in H.M.Army, and Henry Savile FoljambiLof Retford, Co. Nottingham, Esq., brothers and executors of the will of Francis Fernard Foljambe Esq., late a barrister of the Society, having nominated Mr. John Hampden Gurney, a member aged 16 last August, to the assignment of the chamber, late Mr. Foljambe's up the steps south in No. 14 Paper Buildings and the place under the stairs belonging, he to be admitted for his own life, paying ÂŁ5 for his admittance according to fromer Acts of Parliament for such case. Master Alexander Luders to be Reader for next Trinity Vacation. BENCH TABLE

May 11

Wednesday the 19th instant to be Grand Day this term,

4 ) (9

1819

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE May 11

and the Right Hon. Lord Chief Justice Abbot and other Judges, formerly of the Society, to be invited to dinner.

May 12

Messrs. Lawrence Reynolds and Warburton Davis, members, having paid all their duties to have their bonds delivered up. Names for choice of Readers To Lyon's Inn: Messrs. Samuel Smith, Richard George Baker and Richard Marnell. To Clifford's Inn: the Hon. William Cust, the Hon. David Fincp and Mr. Edward West. To Clement's Inn: Messrs. Edward Erastres Deacon, Richard Walford and Robert Baynes Armstrong.

May 14

Tuesday next the 18th instant to be Grand Day this term instead of Wednesday 19th and the Lord Chief Justice Abbott and the other Judges to be invited to dinner on that day. Letter read from Messrs. Fownes & White, Solicitors for the representatives of Francis Ferrand Foljambe deceased, who held a chamber for his life, stating that he died in Naples in October last and immediately on notification his executors took steps to dispose of his effects and deliver his chamber to the Society, hoping that the claim for rent of ÂŁ16.9.7. would be waived, especially as the chamber was delivered up in excellent condition; on consideration of the circumstances the claim for rent to be waived.

4191 1819

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 14

500 copies of the MS book entitled "Index Locorum" presented some time since to the Library by Adam Martin Esq. to be printed for the use of the Society. Mr. Treasurer, the Right Hon. Lord Redesdale, Sir John Coxe Hippisley and Messrs. Jekyll, Harrison, Gurney, Maseres, Luders and Snowdon Barne to be Committee to consider and report on Mr. Smirke's plan for rebuilding the Parliament and Sub-Treasurer's chambers.

May 20

John Cooper Esq., a barrister, to have liberty to transfer the chamber he had at the time of his call to the Bar last Trinity Term on depositing £20 as caution money to buy another chamber within two years of his call, or the £20 to be forfeited. Messrs. Hood and Powell to view chamber of Mr. Cooper up two pair west in No. 1 Hare Court and the cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. Thomas Starkie, a member. [Parliament, 25 June: Mr. Starkie, aged 37 last April, admitted for his own life: fine £22.10, admittance 40s.]

May 21

Mr. Treasurer reporting that he, Sir John Coxe Hippisley and Messrs. Jekyll, Gurney and Maseres, being five of the Committee appointed by B.T.O. of 14 May to consider Mr. Smirke's plan for rebuilding the Library, Parliament and Sub-Treasurer's chambers on the old site, had met and approved the same, and they recommending its

43 1819

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 21

adoption, the plan to be carried into execution and Mr. Treasurer to inform Mr. Smirke. John Dollery's petition for increase of allowance refused (see B.T.O. 12 Feb.) Petition of Edward Feather, the gardener's labourer, refused.

TRINITY TERM BENCH TABLE June 15

Orders of last term read. Wednesday 23rd instant to be Grand Day this term, and the Right Hon. Lord Chief Justice Abbott, the Lord Chief Baron and other Judges formerly of the Society, to be invited to dinner on that day. Mr. Halcomb, occupying chamber up one pair in the staircase on the north side of the Hall, tenant to the Society, requesting repainting of the chamber during the ensuing vacation, this to be done. The chamber up two pair east in No. 2 Fig Tree Court to be repaired, whitewashed and painted. The resignation of Mr. Joseph Wigg, Surveyor to the Society, to be accepted.

June 18

The Bench chamber, fallent to the Society by the death of William Chaytor Esq., to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday next. notified.

Masters in town to be

1819

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 18

Mr. Treasurer to treat with Mr. John Nicoll for the purchase of his chamber up one pair west in No. 3 Tanfield Court, and the cellar belonging.

June 21

Mr. Treasurer reporting treaty with Mr. John Nicoll for the purchase of his chamber and its fixtures for the sum of ÂŁ1,000, this to be paid out of the Treasury. [Parliament, June 25: this Order confirmed and not-d that Mr. Nicoll was admitted to his chamber on 20 June 1800]

June 22

The port wine to be delivered to the barristers to be out of the Benchers' wine, commencing the first day of next term.

June 24

The warder to be provided with a new greatcoat. The organ in the Temple Church to be cleaned in the ensuing vacation if Middle Temple concur. The Society to subscribe for "The Privileges of the University of Cambridge, by George Dyer A.B." Messrs. Barne Barne and Snowdon Barne to view chamber of the Right Hon. William Sturges Bourne, a member, being the Area Chamber north at No. 11 Paper Buildings (previously known as the fourth staircase of Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings), and the cellar belonging, disposed of to Lancelot Baugh Allen Esq., a member. [Parliament, June 25: Mr. Allen, aged 44 last December, admitted for his own life: fine 1'52.10, admittance 403.]

1819

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 25

To be a call to the Bar this Term. Messrs. Richard Alexander Tucker and Cresswell Cresswell to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, June 25: called] The Committee for investigating the funds of the Society recommending in a report of the same day the disposal of the sum of ÂŁ711. 7. 6: this to be done. Mr. Treasurer and Messrs. Luders and Powell to be a Committee to investigate the state of the chambers of the officers of the House and report next term. Mr. Smirke proposing the addition of water closets to several staircases instead of additional Privies, he to be requested to consider the practicability of this and report. PARLIAMENT Business as noted above. Officers of the House - allowances. Thomas Starkie Esq. called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Easter Term 1810, as his certificate shows, and now a member of this Society, requests admission ad eundem

radum.

Approved.

Lancelot Baugh Allen Esq. called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Easter Term 1803, as his certificate shows and now a member of this Society, requests admission ad eundem

radum.

Approved.

Masters of the Bench disadmitted from and admitted

to, Bench Chambers as follows (with admittances of 40s.):-

4 181 9

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) June 25

William Welch Esq., Treasurer, from chamber up one pair south in No. 2 Inner Temple Lane to chamber up the steps west in No. 3 Fig Tree Court and vault consolidated thereto, fallen to the House by the death of William Chaytor Esq. Barne Barne Esq. from the ground chamber north in the passage leading from Inner Temple Lane to Hare Court, to the chamber late of William Welch. Henry Charles Litchfield Esq. from ground chamber north in No. 4 Inner Temple Lane to the chamber late of Barne Barne. James Scarlett Esq. to the Bench chamber late of Henry Charles Litchfield. Parliament adjourned to Tuesday, June 29. BENCH TABLE

June 26

Mr. Treasurer and Mr. Luders reporting value to be let of chamber up one pair at No. 3 Tanfield Court and cellar belonging (late Mr. Nicolls' - B.T.O. June 21) as ÂŁ100 per annum, to be let at that rent.

June 29

To be a further call to the Bar this term. Mr. Edward Drake Brockman to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, June 29: called] PARLIAMENT - adjourned from June 25.

June 29

Business as noted above. John Ennis Vivian Esq. called to the Bar of Middle Temple on 25 June as his certificate shows, and being

467 1819

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) June 29

a member of this Society, requests permission ad eundem gradum.

Approved.

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 9

Orders of last term read. Mr. Treasurer and Mr. Litchfield to view chamber two pair east in No. 3 Fig Tree Court, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Alexander Bennett, a member, and reports its value to be let. The same to view chamber up three pair south in No. 12 Paper Buildings, fallen to the House by the death of Edward Prideaux Esq., a barrister, and report its value to be let. The thanks of the Society to be given to Francis Maseres Esq., for his present to the Library of "Tracts on the Law of Libel". The thanks of the Society to be given to Lieutenant General William Thornton for his present to the Library of a copy of his speech in the House of Commons on the Catholic Question. The Hon. William Harbert and Mr. Joseph Wilson, members, having paid all their duties to have their bonds delivered up. Mr. Treasurer and Mr. Litchfield to view chamber of Mr. William Yatman, a member, up on pair east in No. 1

1819

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont/d.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 9

Fig Tree Court, disposed of to Mr. John Trotter, a member.

[Parliament Nov. 12: Mr. Trotter, aged 60 last December, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ22.10. admittance 40s.] Mr. Litchfield and Mr. Snowdon Barne added to Committee appointed on 25 June last to inquire into the chambers of the officers of the House. Proposal accepted to allot to the Pannierman by virtue of his office the Bench Chamber of Thomas Harcourt Powell Esq. being the ground chamber south in No. 4 Inner Temple Lane, and the present chamber up four pair north in No. 10 Crown Office Row to be made a Bench Chamber in lieu of the other, this transfer to be carried into effect dispensing with Act of Parliament on this occasion. Robert Smirke Esquire to be Surveyor to the Society in place of Joseph Wigg, resigned, with like salary of ÂŁ60 commencing from 2 July last, Mr. Smirke being allowed the usual commission of 5% on all works not being ordinary building repairs, but to make the office more effective no tradesman is to begin any work without

a communication from the Surveyor for the purpose (except trifling repairs which may be ordered by the SubTreasurer), and the vouchers must be delivered by the tradesman to the Surveyor as he shall require so that the necessary examination may be made when the work is

1819

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 9

done, and charges allowed the tradesman should be the same as those allowed for similar work by H.M. Office of Works (except when otherwise directed by B.T.0.), and accounts to be delivered yearly to the SubTreasurer for the purpose of being paid.

Nov. 12

Mr. Treasurer and Mr. Litchfield reporting annual value of chamber late Mr. Prideaux' as ÂŁ20, the same to be let at that rent. The same reporting annual value of chamber late Mr. Bennett's as ÂŁ45 when put in repair, the same to be repaired and let at that rent (see B.T.O's of Nov. 9 for these two items). Resolved unanimously that Mr. Smirke, the architect, be desired to have placed the Treasurer's name with the date of the building on the stone panel above the window of the Parliament chamber fronting the south. Students to have soup served to them in Hall as it is to the barristers. Mr. Cleghorn at No. 3 Fig Tree Court to have notice to quit his chamber, he not being a member. The Committee for inquiring into the state of officers' chambers to consider whether any, and what alteration can be made to the domestic offices at the western end of the Hall for the convenience of the officers in the discharge of their duties, and to consult with Mr. Smirke, the Surveyor, and direct whatever may be agreed upon.

4-7 b 1819

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 12

Mr. Smirke to view Mr. Crompton's chamber up three pair west at No. 10 Crown Office Row North and decide what reppir is needed. The present Bench Chamber of Thomas Harcourt Powell Esq. at No. 10 Crown Office Row North, late the Pannierman's, and the Pannierman's present chamber at No. 4 Inner Temple Lane, late Mr. Powell's, to be put into proper repair. Letter being read from John Mirehouse Esq., a barrister, of Lincoln's Inn stating that the chamber he occupied at No. 12 Paper Buildings, having fallen to the House by the death of Edmund Prideaux Esq. with only a twelvemonth of his lease expired, as he had expended nearly £200 upon it he hoped the Society would allow him to continue tenant, if not permanently, for a year or two until he could procure other accommodation, he to be allowed to continue in the said chamber till Michaelmas next and then to have notice to quit. Letter being read from John Trotter Esq. to the SubTreasurer stating that he purchased a chamber up one pair east at No. 1 Fig Tree Court, held for the life of Mr. Robert Routledge, then a member who deposited £100 prior to keeping Terms in order to be called to the Bar, but becoming embarrassed, without the knowledge of

(see B.T.O. Nov. 9)

Mr. Trotter transferred the chamber to Mr. William Yatman, a member,for his life, and now being called on for the payment of the fine of £27 and fees; that it

ki I 1819

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 12

was Mr. Trotter's wish to hold the chamber for his own life and not that of another person and he hoped this would be rememberirlinfixing the fine on transfer to himself: ordered the fine to be remitted on Mr. Trotter's admission to said chamber. Mr. Smirke to inspect alterations made in chambers of Edward Hall Alderson Esq. at No. 14 Paper Buildings a d of Thomas Wilde Esq. at No. 7 King's Bench Walk and report. The knives and forks used in the Hall by the barristers and students to be in future furnished and paid for by the Society. PARLIAMENT

Nov. 12

Pensions for the last half year assessed single. Officers of the House - allowances. Mr. Treasurer and Mr. Litchfield, having viewed ohamber up one pair east in No. 1 Fig Tree Court, from which Mr. William Yatman, a member, wishes to be disadmitted, John Trotter Esq., a member aged 60 last November, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ22.10, admittance 40s. [see B.T.O. Nov. 12] Daniel Lysons of Rodmarton, Co. Gloucester, Clerk, and Ralph Price, late of Chatham Place, now of William Street, Blackfriars, executors for the will of Samuel Lysons Esq., late a barrister of the Society, deceased, having nominated Thomas Wilde Esq., a barrister of the Society, aged 37 last July, to be admitted on assign-

471 1819

MICHAELMAST TERM (Cont'd.) PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) Nov. 12

ment to the chamber late Mr. Lysons up one pair north at No. 7 King's Bench Walk, with back room, cellar and fault belonging: ordered that Mr. Wilde be admitted for his own life, paying fine of ÂŁ6 as in previous cases. William Bollard Esq., called to the Bar of the Middle Temple on 24 April 1801 and being a member of this Society, requesting admission ad eundem

radum:

approved. BENCH TABLE Nov. 16

Report read of Committee for inquiring into state of officers' chambers: now resolved unanimously (on a motion of Mr. Scarlett seconded by Mr. Barne Barne) that Mr. Treasurer and Messrs. Luders, Powell, Snowden Barne and the Treasurer for the time from a Standing Committee to superintend all chamber lettings and to sanction all future lettings. This Committee to report on previous orders of the Society regarding chamber lettings, and on the duties, salaries and allowances of officers and servants, and propose necessary modifications. Three to be a quorum. Proposed that accounts of the Society be audited half yearly [viz, the day before Hilary Term and after Trinity Term, as at present]This

to be considered

on Friday next, 26 November, and Masters in town to be notified. Resolved unanimously that the thanks of the Benchers

4-73 1819

MICHAELMAST TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) be presented to William Welch Esq., Treasurer, for his services to the Society during his Treasurership. The Treasurer reporting his treating with John William Steers Esq. for the purchase of his chamber up two pair east at No. 7 Fig Tree Court (formerly known as the second staircase in the passage leading to Fig Tree Court by the Hall steps) held for the life of thVery Rev. Robert Darley Waddilove, Dean of Ripon, with one assignment for the price of £840 on condition that the Society grant to Mr. Steers a lease of the chamber for his life at the annual rent of €45: ordered that

£84o be paid out of the Society's treasury, and that Mr. Steers be granted a lease as proposed. Alexander Luders Esq., having been this day elected Treasurer and taken the chair, but being much indisposed, he to be permitted to nominate some senior Bencher to officiate on his behalf and assume the duties of the office during the Treasurer's unavoidable absence. William Welch Esq. nominated to act accordingly. PARLIAMENT Thomas Chippindale Esq., called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Michaelmas Term 1799 (as his certificate shows) and now a member of this Society, requests admission ad eundem

radum: approved.

Richard Baker and Henry Charles Litchfield Esqs. of the Bench, and John Samuel Hudson and Edmund Henry

4741819

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) Lushington Esqs. of the Bar, to be auditors of the Sub-Treasurer's accounts. Richard Baker and Henry Charles Litchfield Esqs. to be auditors of Mr. Hill's accounts. Barne Barne Esq., a Master of the Bench, to be a Reader for the next Lent Vacation. Alexander Luders Esq. unanimously elected Treasur for the ensuing year.

475â&#x20AC;˘

20 November 1818 to 1

November 181

RECEIPTS Admittances into the House, Edward Biwnewall, Walter John Impey, Joseph Irving, Walter Henry Burton, Alexander Malcolm Wall, Robert Bevill, Robert Agassyx)John Beausain Irving, Francis Robinson, Henry Bliss, Offley Penbury Wakeman, John Tidd Pratt, Edward Rogers, Walter Nugent, John Cochrane, John Egremont, Philip Henry Michtll, John Matthews, David Harrison, Thomas Story Spedding, John Froggatt, George Brooks Legrew Hesse, Joseph Leon Brouquers, Hugh Snell, Richard Parris Pile, Benjamin Ifill, Nicholas Harris Nicholas, Richard Earle, Thomas Lloyd, Charles 3aldwin, William Sullivan, Frederick James Hall, Daniel Fossdit, Richard Greenland Denne Abel Griffith 35 General Admissions at

3.6.

114.13. 4

2.C.

12. 0. 0

William Bolland, by certificate from Middle Temple, Lancelot Baugh Allen, Thomas Chippendale, Thomas Starkie, Giles Templeman and John Trotter - by certificate from Lincoln's Inn 6 Admissions by certificate at Fines and Admittances into Chambers Rents belon in to the House - including Mr. Julius C. Hare late Lewis's) one i Mr. George Raymond (late Rog's) one i Mr. Thomas Storr (late Wilton's) Mr. James Nander (late Annesley's) 3 i's Mr. John Vroggatt (late Norris's) one year Mr. Charles Calvert Browning (late Dewar and Mansell's) one year Henry Wellesley Esq. (late Trevelyan's) one year Mr. Sutton Thorpe (late Savage's) three27's Philip Courtenay Esq. (late Key's) three â&#x20AC;˘ Henry Hugh Holbech (late Foljambe's) three Z's Francis Gregg Esq. (late Francts') one i Mr. Bannister (late Rice's) 9 months 20 days Rents in all Fines for not Readin John Newdigate Ludford Esq. Alexander Luders Esq.

243.10. 0 15.C. 0 15.15. 0

15. 0. 0 18.18. 0

21.0.

28.12. 6 42.0.

11.16. 3 45. C. C 67.10. c

22.10. 0 42. 5. 0 3142.10. 8

5C.C. 0 50. 0. 0

100. 0. 0

4-76

1818-1819

On call to the Bar Absent Commons Caution money for chambers Composition money Towards the Organ Deposits made iv students before keeping Terms Com osition Monepaid by students after admission to Commons Monereceived

236.10. 0

1200. 0. 0 135. C. 0

on account of Commons

Pensions and Preacher's Duties Of gentlemen having chambers Of students not having chambers Of barristers on death, alienation or removal Monereceived

28.10. 0 100. O. 0 90. O. 0 18. o. o

1335.C. o 1246.4. 7

236. 6. 7 170.13. 8 209. 9. 2

of the Bankers

616.9. 5 10,031.15. 3

Recei ts under no particular head Mr. Philips,for Burial ground

1.C. o

Receipts in all

17,081.13. 3

due to Sub-Treasurer to balance last account

409.15.8 16,671.17. 7

NOTE:

From this point the Receipts on the General Account include no dividends from stock and annuities. The Bench Table ordered on 29 January 1819 that the bankers should be empowered to receive dividends on all stock standing in the names of the trustees of the Society. A record of these dividends is kept in the Rent Account books, a new series starting Nov. 1821, but no record has been traced of dividends received in the period Nov. 1818 to Nov. 1821.

DISBURSEMENTS. Commons and Allowances aid to Head Cook. Michaelmas Term Hilary Term Easter Term Trinity Term

443â&#x20AC;˘ 5. 9 386.17.9 482. 7. 5 440.16.6

1733.7. 5

477 1818-1819 Brewinbeer and wines Charles Todd, attendance in cellar, Michaelmas Term Hilary Term Easter Term Trinity Term Brewing and disbursements March and October Mr. Capp, for malt Mr. Farmer's executor, for hops Mr. Jackson, for hops Mrs. Beach, cooper Purchases of wine Messrs. Smith & Co. for claret, champagne and Busac Messrs. Shiffner & Blackburn, for claret and sauterne Audit Day Dinner (to Mr. Rickett, Head Cook) Breakfast, wine, tea and coffee(to Pannierman)

1.14. 1.13. 2.2. 1.14.

6 0 0

25. 4. o 149. 6. 6 16. O. 0 11. 4. 0

11.18.3

188. 8. 9

33.1 6. 0 342.11.o 38.15.

376. 7. c

2. 6. 1+

To Mr. Rickett, for committee dinner on 30 Nov. 1818 Salaries

32. 8. 0

41.

7. 7. o

wa es and allowances

The Tem le Church The Master, 17 years allowance The Reader, four,1+'ssalary The Clerk, two i's salary and 'disbursements The Organist, one i and two i's salary The organ tuner, one year's salary The Sexton, four 4's wages, allowances and disbursements Mr. Vigers, moiety payment for mourning hangings in the Church (Nov. 1818) Paid for 27 Sermons The House The Treasurer (Henry Hall Esq.) retiring The Sub-Treasurer (Mr. Norris) salary for threeAi's The Sub-Treasurer's,Clerk (Mr.Gardner) Salary for three ,'s (Mr. Gardner's appointment confirmed by B.T.O. of 5 Feb. 1819) Allowance for Clerk, one .4to 20 Feb. 1819

150.0.

60.c. 0 22. 2. 0 25. O. 0

5.0. o 24.12. 0 22.16. 6 56.14. 0

366.

100. 0. o 3co. o. o 75. o. o

12.10. 0

4-7.1 1818-1819 The late Surveyor (Mr. Wigg) salary 20 Nov. 1818 to 15 June 1819 (Note: Mr. Wigg's resignation accepted, B.T.O. 15 June 1819) Mr. Wigg, one year's salary paid 24 Nov, 1818 The Librarian (Dr. RiNflatt)two 4's salary Mr. Faint, Chief Butler, two i's salary the same, as supervisor of the workmen the same, two i's allowance for wine Chief Butler's disbursements Board wages to 5 butlers and wages to 4 junior butlers, one year Junio butlers' allowance for linen and disbursements Allowances in lieu of wine Mr. Hill, second Butler Mr. Williams, third Butler Mr. Brooksbank, fourth Butler Mr. Hitching, fifth Butler Henry Rickett, Head Cook, 4 terms' wages and allowances Henry Rickett, second Cook, 1 year's wages and allowances Cook's allowance for pewter and brass Mr. Wharton, Pannierman, i year's salary for taking care of the Master's wine Mrs. Wharton, paid her husband's salary to 5 July 1819 (Note: Presumably Mr. Wharton died on this date, salary of Mr.Wil'iams, succeeding Pannierman, paid from same date - B.T.0. 26 Nov. 1819) Mr. Wharton's Executrix - bill for wine, tea, coffee and disbursements Mr. Williams, Pannierman, bill for wine, tea, coffee and disbursements, part of M.T.

22.17. 0

4o. o. 0 100. 0. 0 30. 0. 0 30. 0. 0 25. 0. 0 29. o. 6 77. 1. 8 81.11.1C 25. 2. 2. 1.

L. 0 0. 0 C. 0 0. 0

27. 0. 20. 0. 0 14. 0. 0

30.

16.12.10

114. 9.

28. 7. 7

For attendance in Hall Thomas Hitching, 1st Ilaiter,one year Paul Hardy, 2nd Waiter, William Hughes, 3rd Waiter, " Thomas Miller, 4th Waiter, William Hurlestone, 5th Waiter Thomas White, 6th Waiter

30. 10. 12. 8. 8. 8.

Charles Todd, two i's, tending lamps in Hall

10.10. 0

0. 0. 0. o. o. o.

0 0 o o 0

479

1818-1819 Charles Todd, and John Jeremiah Ingram, two i's allowance for cleaning back Parliament chamber William Hitching, for attendance in Treasurer's office, 2 weeks John Hitching, attendance in Treasurer's office, 9 days John Hitching, two i's allowance for collecting dust and ashes Chief Porter's disbursements John Dollery, Under-Porter, two i's wages - the same, for cleaning privies John Drew, warding 52 weeks Bills for watching and wages

Christmas gratuity Mrs. Harrison, lamplighter, for oil William Durrant, gardener, wages and allowances - disbursements - his assistant, cleaning garden seats etc. John Nelson, four i's allowance for keeping craft from mooring Mr. Dutton, care of turret clock Nicholas Troy, turncock, for playing engines Messrs. Hadley & Co., one year's allowance for maintenance of engines Allowances and ratuities in ursuance of S ecial Orders Ann Bingham, four -2.'s allowance Elizabeth Reynolds, three 11's allowance Mark Reynolds, four Z's allowance

Mary Haines, four 17'sallowance Elizabeth Lock, for 7'.'s allowance Mr. Barrow, fourallowance Edward Collins, one i allowance Dorothy Collins, her husband's allowance from Christmas to 9 January 1819 (when he died) - to the same, three allowance (B.T.O. 26 Jan. 1819)

7. 4â&#x20AC;˘ o 2. 2. 0 1.2.

20. C. 0 11.15. o 8. o.o lo. o. o 36. 8. o 141. 2. 3

143.14. 140.16. 150.10. lo.c.

5 2 4 o

586. 3. 2 91. 4. 0 60. o. o 65.16.7 2. 2. 0 4. 4. o lo. 0. o 10.

5.5.o

7.10. 0 6.10. 13 6.12. 1 6. 8.11 6.17. 5

26. 8. 63 5. o. 10. o. 60. o. 6.10.

o o o 13

1. 3. 1 3.15.

4-go

1818-1819 Tem le Or hans Amelia Eldershaw, care of Edward Temple 52 weeks at 7/- and 10/- a Sarah King, care of George Bartlett, 17 Nov. to 25 Dec. 1818 when he died Bills for work done in the House durin the year Paid on account Mr. Vigers, carpenter Mr. McCarthy, plasterer Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers Mr. Burrell, mason Mr. Egerton, painter Other miscellaneous bills Mr. Murray, for books Paid for searching for extract from Will of Herbert Jacob Esq. John Nicoll Esq. for purchase of his chamber and fixtures at No. 3 Tarfield Court (This item is shown under "Money Received of Bankers" as paid from the Rent Account) Mr. Gardner, for what he paid Porters for removing books etc. in Library (John Hitching did not receive his usual payment of ÂŁ1 this year for cleaning the Library in the vacation) Sun Fire Office, insurance of books to "Michaelmas 1820 Mr. Kent for carpets - the same, for oilcloth for the back Parliament chamber Messrs. Morgan for hat-stand Mr. Eldred, for surveying and preparing plan of chimneys proposed to be built at No. 7 King's Bench Walk Mr. Lear, turner Mr. Gillet, printer (Note: this item may be for printing of"Index Loeprum." see B.T.O. 14 May 1819) Mr. Pheney, bookseller Mr. Hunt, tailor, for the Warder's greatcoat Mr. Hill, silversmith Mr. Farlow, stationer

20. 4. 0 2. 2. 0

800. 0. 0 410. 1200. 500. 950.

O. O. O. 0.

0 0 0 0

2 . 14 . 5

1000. O. 0

1.15. 0

6. 5. o 58.12. 0 1.13.11

3. 3. o 1. 1. 0 5.15. 9 140.10. 0

64. 5. o 3. 3. o 11. 8. 0 20.11. 0

Messrs. Joyce, tallow-chandlers

60.16. o

New River Water Co., two payments rent

13. 0. 0

4-81 1818-1819

One i year assessment for paving Middle Temple, share of repairs to Middle Temple Lane Mr. Hill, poundage on collection of Pensions and Preacher's Duties for 1817 - the same, for two 4-year's assessed taxes Paid for receipt stamps and postage Return of De osits on calls to the Bar to Mr. Charles Tomkins, Mr. Ashton flicholls Every and Edward Drake Brockman Esq. (3) To Messrs. Goslin

Shar e

1. 1. o

6. o. 6 10. 3. 6 114. 3.10 10.17.10

30C.

Bankers

General Account

4180. 0.11

Rent Account

2905. 1. 4

Disbursements in all Due to Sub-Treasurer to balance last account

17,173. 2. 4

409.15. 8

0 17,587.18.

Receipts Due to Sub-Treasurer to balance the account

17,081.13. 3

5o6. 4. 9 17,587.18.o

4-81.

ALEXANDER LUDERS ESQUIRE2 TREASURER (Later BARNE

BARNE3 ESQUIRE)

20 November, 1819 to 17 November, 1820

MASTERS OF THE BENCH Francis Maseres Esquire, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer: John (Milford) Baron Redesdale: the Right Hon. Nathaniel Bondl of 1

H.M.Council:

Richard Baker, William Hood Esquires: Sir Richard Clayton, Sir John Coxe Hippisley, Baronets( James Topping, James Jekyll of H.M.Council: Benjamin Johnson, Henry Hall1, Keane Fitzgerald, William Baker, William Welch, John Newdigate Ludford, Barne Barne,3 Thomas Harcourt Powell, John Emilius Daniel Edward Finch-Hatton, William Pott Esquires: James Scarlett, Charles Wetherell, William Harrison of H.M.Council: Snowdon Barne Esquire: John Gurney of H.M.Council.

Made no attendance during this Treasurership.

Died 24 November 1819, at Widcombe, Co. Somerset, having taken his place as Treasurer following his election on 19 November, though much indisposed at the time. He was permitted to nominate a deputy to officiate in his absence, and chose Mr. William Welch, who is recorded as presiding as Mr. Luders' Deputy at the first Parliament of the new Treasurership on 26 November 1819: Possibly the news of Mr. Luders' death had not yet been received.

3 Mr. Barne Barne was elected Treasurer for the remainder of the Treasurership at a Parliament on 28 January 1820.

443 1819-20

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 23

It being proposed that tenants of chambers who were not members of the Society should have notice to quit by Christmas 1820, this to be considered on Friday next and Masters in town to be notified. Messrs. Welch and Litchfield to confer with Middle Temple about regulations for the Watchmen and for closing the gates of both Societies at the same hour, to prev''t repetition of the disturbances and attemp4 at robbery of which there have been recent instances. The pamphlet called "The Students' Guide to the Inner Temple" compiled by James Gardner (Clerk to Mr. Norris, the Sub-Treasurer) to be printed at the expense of the Society, and the author to be allowed to sell at price one shilling a copy for his own benefit. Mr. Gardner to inquire of the other Inns of Court regarding their regulations and fees on admissions, etc.

Nov. 26

To be a call to the Bar this term. Messrs. William Carlyon and Robert Vaughan Richards to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, November 26: called] Proposal for half-yearly auditing of the Society's accounts on the day before Hilary Term, and as usual after Trinity Term being considered, the accounts to be audited half yearly on the first day after Hilary Term and after Trinity Term, and the accounts of the late Treasurership to be audited on the day after Hilary Term next.

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MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 26

Mr. Smirke, the Surveyor, reporting on the fireplace made by Mr. Alderson at his chamber, No. 14 Paper Buildings, this to be immediately taken down at his own expense under Mr. Smirke's direction, and consideration postponed of the fine which may be imposed by the Bench since Mr. Alderson has acted in breach of the rules of the House. Mr. Smirke to review Mr. Wilde's chamber, No. 7 King's Bench Walk, giving special attention to the floor framing, Mr. Wilde having subjected himself to a fine by erecting a water closet and removing a partition in his chamber without leave of the Bench. The Committee appointed to inquire into the chambers of officers of the House reporting, ordered that all officers allowed chambers who do not reside in them to quit the same and receive remuneration in lieu. An account of gentlemen in arrear to be laid before the Bench every term. Inventories of possessions of the Society given in charge to officers of the House to be laid before the Bench on the first day of each term and delivered to each Treasurer on assuming office. Consideration postponed of application by Mrs. Wharton, widow of the late Pannierman, for the allowance payable to a new Pannierman, had one been appointed immediately after Mr. Wharton's death, and for the rent of chambers (let to Mr. Hall of the Custom House) for

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MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 26

the same period.

In the unwelcome event of Mrs.

Wharton's refusal to give up the chambers by December 24 next, which she has by indulgence of the Bench been allowed to retain, Mr. Norris to instruct Messrs. Brundrett and Spinks to recover possession. The present Pannierman's salary to commence from 5 July 1st. In future purchases by the Society of chambers of individuals, the surrender may be sent to them for signature, the rule that it must be signed at the Treasurer's office during term being dispensed with. A surrender of the chamber purchased by the Society of John William Steers Esq., up two pair east at No. 7 Fig Tree Court, held by the Very Revd. Robert Darley Waddilove, Dean of Ripon, for his life with one assignment to be sent him for signature, surrendering the same to Messrs. Francis Maseres in trust for the Society (see B.T.O. Nov. 19). Proposal considered that all tenants of the Society not being members to have notice to quit their chambers by Christmas 1820, notice to be given accordingly except for public offices and shops. The pipe of port wine in the cellar of Mr. Henshaw valued at

? ÂŁ84 and being broken], another pipe to be

substituted instead. [page damaged here]

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MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) PARLIAMENT Nov. 26

Business as noted above. The Treasurer for the time being, and Messrs. Henry Charles Litchfield and Snowdon Barne to be a Committee for regulating matters jointly with Middle Temple.

HILARY TERM BENCH TABLE Jan. 25

Orders of last term read Messrs. Welch and Powell to view chamber up one pair south at No. 9 King's Bench Walk,fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Samuel Wilson, a member, and report its value to let. Memorial read of Mr. Alexander Wilson requesting the succession to his brother's chamber according to conditions thought proper by the Bench, this to be referred to the Committee for superintending the leeting of chambers. Letter read, to the Sub-Treasurer from Mr. Richard Grose Burfoot, the occupier of the chamber up two pair at No. 2 King's Bench Walk, stating that on the death of Mr. Blandford, who had been resident there nearly 30 years, he succeeded to his business and made satisfactory arrangements for the benefit of his widow and young family, and since that time, nearly six years ago, he had

regularly paid the rent of the chamber which was essential to the business, though the names of the Executors had remained on the books of the Society, and in the

4411 18 20

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Jan. 25

circumstances, and being a member, he hoped that the chamber he occupied would not be considered as occupied by "Tenants not being members of the Society", and that his name might be placed in the books instead of the Executors of Mr. Blandford: this to be referred to the Committee for superintending chamber letting. Letter read, to the Sub-Treasurer from Mr. Sutton Sharpe, stating that he was a member of Middle Temple keeping terms for the purpose of being called to the Bar, and at Christmas 1818 had taken chambers at King's Bench Walk which then were mere garrets, renting at ÂŁ15, and previously occupied by a Mr. Savage, to whom he had paid ÂŁ20 for some trifling improvements: wishing to make them habitable for purposes of practice he inquired of Mr. Norris whether the Society was likely to turn him out, and been told that though it could not positively be said, since he was a member of the other Society, he was not likely to be disturbed as long as he conducted himself properly as a tenant, and had in consequence laid out ÂŁ50 in various improvements, besides the money paid to Savage on entering and the cost of bookshelves and other fixtures: and that he hoped to be allowed to continue tenant a few years longer, as the expense of improvements would be a serious loss if he were obliged to move: this to be referred to the Committee for superintending chamber lettings. Benchers being informed of the death of Alexander

423 18 20

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Luders Esquire, late Treasurer, the election of a successor to be made at the Parliament on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified. Jan. 26

Mr. Thomas Charles Yates, a member, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up. Messrs. Welch and Powell reporting value of chamber late Mr. Wilson's (B.T.O. 25 January) as ÂŁ63 per annur when in repair. Letter read from Mr. Edward White, stating that he took chambers only two years ago when the rent was raised and no inquiry made regarding his membership of the Society, since when he had spent much money in furnishing which would be lost if he should be obliged to quit, and soliciting remaining or failing this the notice to be extended from one to two years: this to be referred to the Committee for superintending chamber lettings. PARLIAMENT

Jan. 28

Officers of the House - allowances. Nicholas Roundell Toke of Godington, Co. Kent, Esq., son and sole executor of the will of Mr. John Toke deceased (late a member), having nominated Mr. Nathaniel Charles Milne, a member aged 16 last December to be admitted on assignment to the chamber, late Mr. Toke's, up one pair south at No. 10 Harcourt Buildings (formerly known as the first staircase in Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings), and cellar and place for coals

1820

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) Jan. 28

belonging:

Mr. Milne admitted for his own life, paying

ÂŁ6 in accordance with former Acts of Parliament in such cases. Philip Wynell Mayow of Guildford Street, Co. Middlesex, Esq., nephew and executor of Mr. Robert Lee Doughty deceased, late a member, having nominated Mr. Milne (see above) to the assignment of the chamber, 1r,te Mr. Doughty's,up three pair north at No. 1 King's Bench Walk (previously known as SerAnt

Baldwin's Buildings

opposite the Exchequer), Mr. Milne admitted for his own life, paying L4 according to former Acts of Parliament, and exempt from payment of commons during that interest. Master Francis Maseres having agreed to purchase chamber at No. 7 Fig Tree Court to which the Very Revd. Dr. Robert Darley Waddilove, Dean of Ripon, was admitted with benefit of an assignment on 25 April and 9 May 1766, Dr. Waddilove now disadmitted (B.T.O's 19 and 26 November 1819). The office of Treasurer of the Society being vacant through the death of Alexander Luders Esquire, Master Barne Barne unanimously elected Treasurer for the remainder of the year. BENCH TABLE Jan. 31

Because of the death of H. M. George III, the Communion Table, Pulpit, Reading and Clerk's Desks in the Temple Church to be hung with black cloth on Sunday next, with the agreement of Middle Temple.

440 18 2 0

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Feb. 1.1-

The Bench chamber,fallen to the House by the death of Alexander Luders Esq., late Treasurer, to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified. The thanks of the Society to be given to Francis Maseres Esq. for his present to the Library of 'A Essay on the Origin and Purity of the Primitive Church of the British Isles and its independence of the Chu/ i of Rome.' The chimney shaft at No. 5 Hare Court to be repaired under the direction of Mr. Smirke. Mr. Smirke to inspect the cock that supplies the fire plugs with water from the main in Fleet Street and order what is needed to be done. Mr. Joseph Faint, Chief Butler, petitioning to remain tenant for his chamber at No. 3 Tanfield Court, this to be referred to the Committee for superintending chamber letting. The Treasurer and Benchers of Middle Temple requesting a conference with this Society on the claims made by the City of London for contributions towards damages under the Riot Act.

Messrs. Scarlett, Gurney

and Welch to attend such conference. PARLIAMENT Feb. 4

Glocester Wilson Esq., called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Michaelmas Term 1793 (as his certificate shows), and now a member of this Society, requests admission ad

4q 18 20

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) Feb. 4

eundem

radum: approved.

Thomas Barton Bowen Esq., called to the Bar of Middle Temple on 24 April 1801 (as his certificate shows), and now a member of this Society, requests admission ad eundem

radum: approved.

BENCH TABLE Feb. 8

Mr. Hatton to be of the committee for superintendi-, chamber lettings. Mary Brown, daughter of the organ blower, praying relief towards burying her father, she to be allowed 14 guineas as a charity. Resolutions read of Committee of this Society and Middle Temple at a conference held on 6 February that the Societies should agree in resisting the claims of the City of London for rates under the Riot Act: that a case be prepared at their joint expense to be laid before Mr. Serjeant Lens and Mr. Littledale for their opinions: that Messrs. Faulkes, Langford & Walford be appointed by the Societies jointly to prepare the case and they be provided with all necessary documents for the purpose: and that the same be advised to lay the case in the first instance before Mr. Talfound a special pleader for revision and settlement: resolutions confirmed. Robert Matthew Casberd Esq., a Master of the Bench of Middle Temple, to have a key of the garden for his own use.

4-q1 1820

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) PARLIAMENT Feb. 11

John Ennis Vivian Esq., called to the Bar of Middle Temple on 25 June 1819 (as his certificate shows) and now a member of this Society, requests admission ad eundem

radum: approved.

Masters of the Bench disadmitted from, and admitted to, Bench Chambers as follows (with admittance of 40s.) Henry Charles Litchfield Esq. from the ground chamber north in the passage from Inner Temple Lane to Hare Court to chamber up two pair west at No. 10 Crown Office Row north (previously known as the Old Crown Office staircase),fallen to the House by the death of Alexander Luders Esq. William Harrison Esq. to the chamber late Mr. Litchfield's.

EASTER TERM BENCH TABLE April 25

Orders of last term read. Master Snowdon Barne granted leave to sell the ground chamber south at No. 1 King's Bench Walk and cellar and appurtenances belonging, purchased for his life on 5 May 1809. The thanks of the Society to be given to the Revd. Alexander Luders for transmitting the books bequesthed to the Society by his father. Letter read from Thomas Le Blanc Esq. requesting

4 1 820

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) April 25

leave to open a communication between two area chambers at No. 11 Paper Buildings, Mr. Smirke to report. The chambers up two pair south at No. 4 Hare Court and up three pair at No. 2 in the same court to be repaired and let, the first to John Jones Esq., a barrister at £24 per annum, and the others at £20 each per annum. John Magrath, a bricklayer's labourer, petitioning relief since while working at the new erection he fell and broke his left leg which was amputated below the knee, and much injured his right leg, and having a wife and children; consideration postponed. PARLIAMENT

April 28

Pensions for last half year assessed single. Officers of the House - allowances. Ann Bennett of Morden College, Blackheath, Co. Kent, widow, and Henry and Charles Gibbs of Old Broad Street, City of London, gentlemen, executrix and executors of the will of Mr. Alexander Bennett deceased, late a member, nominating Mr. Edward William Woolls, a member aged 17 last July, on assignment to the chambers, late Mr. Bennett's up two and three pair west at No. 3 Fig Tree Court (previously known as the third staircase in Fig Tree Court), Mr. Woolls admitted for his own life paying £5 admittance according to former Acts of Parliament.

4 al4 1820

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE May 2

Copies of M . Martin's Index to Records in the Exchequer to be presented to Benchers of the Society, the Lord High Chancellor, Master of the Rolls, Vice Chancellor, Judges and Libraries of the Inns of Court.

May 4

Messrs. Johnson and Powell to view chamber of Henry Alworth Merewether Esq., a barrister, up one pair at No. 5 King's Bench Walk, disposed of to John Poulter Esq., a member. [Parliament, May 5: Mr. Poulter, aged 29 last November, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ50, Admittance 40s.]

May 5

Mr. Henry Bahlow, a member, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up. PARLIAMENT

May 5

Business as noted above. Master Snowdon Barne desiring to be disadmitted of his ground chamber south at No. 1 King's Bench Walk (previously known as Serjeant Ba/dwin's Buildings opposite the Exchequer Office) and cellar and appurtenances belonging, Mr. Dudley Montagu Percival, a member aged 19 last October, admitted for his own life: admittance 40s. Eliza Taylor of Hamble House, Co. Southampton, and Marlborough Buildings, Bath, widow, sole executrix of the will of Mr. Edward Taylor, late a member, nominating Mr. Edward Taylor Janverin, a member, aged 22 last October to be admitted on assignment to the chamber late

4 18 20

EASTER TERM (Cont°d.) PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) May 5

Mr. Taylor's up one pair west at No. 7 Fig Tree Court (previously known as the second staircase in the passage leading to Fig Tree Court by the Hall), Mr. Janverin admitted for his own life: admittance £6, according to former Acts of Parliament in such cases. John Poulter Esq., callei to the Bar of Middle Temple on 21 May 1819 (as his certificate shows) and now a member of this Society, requesting admission ad eunde gradum: approved. Master Thomas Harcourt Powell Esquire to continue Reader for next Trinity Vacation. BENCH TABLE

May 9

Names to be sent for choice of Reader: To Lyon's Inn: Messrs. Glocester Wilson, Thomas Chippindale and Thomas Barton Bowen. To Clifford's Inn: Messrs. William Bollard, Lancelot Baugh Allen and Thomas Starkie. To Clement's Inn: Messrs. Joseph Briggs, Lewis Farley Clogstown Johnson and Joseph Grace Smith. Mr. Smirke, the Surveyor, reporting that the communication requested by Thomas Le Blanc Esq. between the two area chambers at No. 11 Paper Buildings may be made without danger to the structure, Mr. Le Blanc to have leave to do this under Mr. Smirke's supervision. On further consideration of the petition of John Magrath (see B.T.C. April 25), he to be paid a further £40 above what has already been advanced by order of

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 9

the Treasurer, for his relief and conveyance of himself and family to Ireland. Letter read from Mr. Joseph Forkett stating that he had kept two terms as a member of the Society, but left with a view to taking Holy Orders and resided nine terms at Oxford University, leaving his bond with the SubTreasurer, now inquiring whether in the event of his returning to the profession he could be reinstated an allowed the terms previously kept, on payment of arrears of duties: he to be reinstated and the two terms allowed as kept, arrears of duties to be paid and a certificate from the University produced. Order read of Parliament of Middle Temple held on 11 February 1820, referring to the Standing Committee of that Society for conference with Inner Temple on the matter of burials within theTemple churchyard, since if burials in leaden coffins are to continue the space will soon be completely filled, and prohibition of such burials and other regulations may be thought proper. Mr. Treasurer and Messrs. Hatton, Litchfield and Snowdon Barne to be a committee to confer with Middle Temple.

May 12

To be a call to the Bar this term. Mr. William Griffith to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, May 12: called] Wednesday 7th June next to be Grand Day next term, and Lord Chief Justice Abbott and other judges formerly of the House to be invited to dine.

497 1820

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 12

Mr. James Gardner, the Sub-Treasurer's Clerk, to be paid 50 guineas for preparing and correcting the proofs of â&#x20AC;?Mr. Martin's Index to the Exchequer Records", and half a guinea for each copy in sheets to be charged to the booksellers, who are to charge 15 shillings in boards, and whatever the sale produces after defraying the expenses of the Society including the said 50 guineas to be at the disposal of Mr. Gardner. The roof of No. 7 Fig Tree Court to be repaired under Mr. Smirke's direction, in accordance with his report. Michael Nolan Esquire, a Bencher of Lincoln's Inn, to have a key to the garden. At the request of the Benchers, the committee considering the salary and emoluments of the Pannierman, unanimously agreeing the present salary and emoluments are insufficient for an office of great trust which requires attendance throughout the year, and now bears enlarged responsibilities because of the additional number of rooms and care of the Library, find that the Pannierman loses about ÂŁ25 per annum by the regulation of wine allowed to the barristers, and that while other servants who attend for only three months have board wages, the Pannierman does not, although he attends for the whole year.

On the recommendation of the Committee,

the Pannierman to be paid 100 guineas as salary and to

5 July receive board wages like the other servants from last, and charges for his licence for selling wine for

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 12

one year, also £12.6 per annum for an assistant to clean knives and forks, and the Window and Inhabited House Duties, and Water Rent for the chamber allotted as his residence. The Pannierman to be allowed £9 per annum as wages and £20 per annum as board wages for a female servant, and he to keep the Library perfectly clean and the books and presses free from dust. PARLIAMENT

May 12

Henry Peter Standly, called to the Bar of Middle Temple on 24 November 1809 (as his certificate shows), and now a member of this Society, requests admission ad eundem

radum: approved.

James Topping, Joseph Jekyll, James Scarlett and Keane Fitzgerald Esqus. to execute a power of attorney empowering William Gosling, Francis Gosling, William Ellis Gosling, Richard Gosling, Robert Gosling and Benjamin Sharpe of Fleet Street, bankers, to sell £4,000 Navy 5% Bank annuities standing in the names of the aforesaid Benchers as trustees for the Society, and the produce to be placed to general account at the disposal of Mr. Treasurer.

TRINITY TERM BENCH TABLE June 6

Orders of last Term read. Mr. Henry Graham, late a member, being dead and one

4qt) 1820

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 6

of his sureties having paid all his duties, his bond to be delivered up. Messrs. Hood and Welch to view chamber up one pair west at No. 3 Fig Tree Court (previously known as the third staircase), fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Everest, late a member, and report its value to be let. The thanks of the Society to be given to the Right Hon. Lord Redesdale for his present of "The Report of the House of Lords on the Dignity of a Peer".

June 8

Messrs. Hood and Welch reporting value of chamber late Mr. Everest's (B.T.O. 6 June) as ÂŁ52.10 per annum. The same to view chamber of John Disney Esq., a barrister, up one pair north in the staircase in the passage leading from Inner Temple Lane to Hare Court, disposed of to Thomas Andrews Esq., a mebber. [Parliament, 9 June: Mr. Andrews aged 43 last October, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ21, admittance 40s.]

June 9

The thanks of the Society to be given to the Right Hon. Lord Chief Justice Abbtt for his present of his portrait. PARLIAMENT

June 9

Officers of the House - allowances. Business conSerning Mr. Thomas Andrews, noted above. Mr. Andrews, called to the Bar of Gray's Inn on 4 February 1803 (as his certificate shows) and now a

500 1820

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) June 9

member of this Society, requests admission ad eundem gradum: approved. John George Esq., called to the Bar of Middle Temple on 12 May last (as his certificate shows) and now a member of this Society, requests admission ad eundem

radum: approved.

BENCH TABLE June 16

To be a call to the Bar this Term. Messrs. John Charles Kirkman, William Cooke Hobson Lawes, Joseph Stenton, George Chilton, Edmund Morris, John Evans, Richard Allen, John Crofts and Henry Bosanquet to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 16 June: called] Mr. George Chilton, tenant to the Society of a chamber up one pair west at No. 3 Fig Tree Court, requesting leave by memorial to make an alteration at his own expense by the removal of a partition. Mr. Smirke to survey or to inspect and if this is possible without prejudice, the same to be carried out under his inspection and the chamber to be whitewashed and painted. Proposal to be considered on Friday in the first full week of next term (10 November) that Judges formerly of the Society to have access to the Bench Table every day in each term except Tuesdays and Fridays. Masters in town to be notified.

1820

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) PARLIAMENT June 16

Business as noted above.

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 7

Orders of last Term read. Samuel Kekewich Esq., a barrister, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up. The thanks of the Society to be given to Francis Maseres Esq. for his present to the Library of "Memoirs of the most material transactions in England for the last one hundred years preceding the Revolution in 1688.

Nov. 10

Proposal having been considered that the Judges formerly of the Society should have access to the Bench Table (B.T.O. 16 June), it appearing that this would differ from the custom of the other Societies, resolved not to depart from the general usage. Letter dated 6th instant being read from the Revd. Doctor Wilgress to the Treasurers and Benchers of the two Societies of the Temple tendering his resignation of the Readership of the Temple Church and hoping that his salary might be allowed as a pension for the remainder of his life, his resignation to be accepted and in consideration of his advanced age and long service the Benchers would be happy to confer with Benchers of Middle Temple about the allowance of Dr. Wilgress's whole salary as a pension, and the Treasurer and Masters

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MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 10

of Middle Temple to be so informed. The thanks of the Society to be given to the Treasurer for providing gravel for the garden, and the expense to be paid out of the Treasury. Susan Lock, occupier for 49 years of the garretts up 4 pair at 17 Mitre Court Buildings and laundress to five gentlemen having chambers in that staircase, having received notice to quit, petitioning to be allowed to continue tenant as the garretts were not suitable for the residence of a gentleman: approved. Sarah, widow of Edward Wharton, late Pannierman, requesting by letter dated 6th instant some pension or relief: consideration to be postponed until next term. Mr. Smirke, the Surveyor, reporting by letter dated 19 October 1820 that he had seen Mr. Wigg, Surveyor of the Middle Temple about the removal of the shop whose angle projects between the entrance to the Church and the open portico below: that a Bencher of Middle Temple being a member of the Committee appointed to handle such matters was also present and that they had agreed that Middle Temple should recommend the removal of the shop if, in consideration of the loss of income from the shop rent that would be suffered by Middle Temple, Inner Temple would defray the cost of rebuilding the front of the chamber exposed by the removal of the shop, paving of the shop site and altering the iron rails enclosing it: this expense would be about ÂŁ100.

1820

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 10

Regarding the burial ground, Mr. Smirke recommended that it should be divided by posts or other dividing marks into two equal portions for the separate use of the two Societies.

This appeared the best means of

removing the subject of complaint made by Middle Temple on the use of the ground, since the area was small and the regulations of the two Societies regarding interments very different.

If approved, Mr. Smirke

would recommend that the whole of the present fence of enclosure should first be put into complete repair at the joint expense of the two Societies, and that each should afterwards provide for the repair of its own allotment. Nov. 14

Proposals approved.

Messrs. Johnson and Hatton to view chamber of Edward Hobson Vitruvius Lawes Esq., a barrister, up two pair ro

south at No. 3 Inner Temple Lane, disposed ofi,Mr. George Berkin Meackham Lisle, a member. [ Parliament, 24 Nov: Mr. Lisle, aged 19 last October, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ36.15. admittance 40s.] Friday 24th instant appointed for choice of a Reader of the Temple, vacant by resignation of Dr. Wilgress (it being the turn of this Society to appoint a successor) and Masters in town to be notified. PARLIAMENT Nov. 17

Barne Barne Esq., Treasurer, to continue Treasurer for the ensuing year.

5'04

(Note: Accounts from this point were made up at i yearly intervals. See B.T.O. 26 Nov. 1819)

November 181

to 1 June 1820

RECEIPTS

Admittances into the House: William Wroughton Salmon, William Westbrook Burton, David Dundas, Richard Grose Burfoot, Robert Dixon, Richard Ogle Jnr., John Smith, William Smith Pasmore, Thomas Fraser Low, Edward Brown, David Bogue, William Daulby, John Wood, Philip Venn Gambier, Samuel Miles, Edward William Woolls, Morgan Thomas, Sidney Walker, Alexander Wilson, John Beather Scott, William Webster, William Pitt Eykyn, James Hodges, Matthew Talbot Baines, William Jackson, David Thompson, Charles Jensts, Robert Waln, Edward Taylor Se qn.S Janverin, James Legrew Hesse, Arthur Barron, William Nicholson, Francis James Graham, Dudley Montagu Perceval, Horatio Leggatt, Andrew German, William de Cap/11 Brooks, Lake Allen, Benjamin Guy Phillips 39 General Admissions at -

3. 6. 8

130. o

Thomas Barton Bowen, John Poulter, and Henry Peter Standly - by certificate from Middle Temple John Halcomb and Glocester Wilson by certificate from Lincoln's Inn 5 Admissions by certificate at Fines and Admittances into chambers Rents belon in to the House - including Robert Parnther Esq. for cellar (late ? Corporation of Bedford livid's) 1 year : Samuel Twyford Esq. (late Nicoll's) one 7 Mr. Richard Grose Burfoot (late Blandford's) one i Mr. Edward Rogers (late Bannister's) one 7 Mr. John Reece, one year Mr. William Cleghorn (late 3ennett's) one /7. John William Steers Esq. (late Jean of Ripon's) one 2-7. Rents in all

2. O. 0

10. o. o 79. c. o

26. 5. 0 4o. c. o 6.11.3 11. 5. o 1489. 5.11

s-o

1819-1820 (June)

Fine for not readin Barre Barre Esq.

50. C. 0

On call to the Bar Absent Commons Caution money for chambers Composition money Towards the Organ

91. O. 0

Deposits made by students before keeping Terms Composition mone paid by students after admission to Commons None received on account of Commons Balance of account for 1 1 - on account for 1819 Pensions and Preachers Duties Of gentlemen having chambers Of students not having chambers Of barristers on death, alienatio.1 or removal Mone

Soc. o. o 890. o. o

90. O. 0 1264. 7. 9 600. o. o

1864. 7.

230.10. 2 98. 4. 1

453. 6. 1

124.11.10

86o4. 6.11

received of the Bankers

Recei ts under no articular head Mr. Phillips, Clerk, for Burial Ground Messrs. Cooke & Son, for old lead pipe found in Fleet Street Receipts in all

(Note:

1.10. 0 3. 9. 34.19.

13,666. 5.11

The layout of Disbursements detailed in this Calendar has been arranged according to the order used in the "Abstract of Disbursements" included at the end of Accounts for this period)

DISBIMSEMENTS

Balance of last Account due to Sub-Treasurer Nfl, Return of Caution Mone Note: this represents the sumizshownas "Allowance to previous Treasurer" William Welch Esq.)

506. 4. 9 100. 0. 0

S"-oL

1819-1820(June) Return of De osits on calls to the Bar to Messrs. Thomas Charles Yates and William Griffith(2) Commons and allowances paid to Head Cook Michaelmas Term Hilary Term To Mr. Rickett for dinner on Audit Day To. Mr. Williams (Pannierman) for breakfast, wine, tea and coffee on Audit Day Wine balance Messrs. ShiffnerBlackburne, for bottling 3 pipes Madeira and one of Fort, and for exchange of pipe of Port Sir John Coxe Hippisley, for an kum of Hock, duty,freight etc. (B.T.0.28 Nov.1818)

200. 0. 0 421.16. 2 367. 1. 0 19. 5.9 2.4.

102.16. 0 59.11. P,

Beer Charles Todd, for brewing and disbursements in March Salarieswacses and allowances The Sub-Treasurer Mr. Norris) salary for three Z's due 20 May 1820 The Sub-Treasurer's Clerk (Hr. Gardner)salary for two ";.'s The Librarian (Dr. Rowlatt) two salary Mr. Faint, Chief Butler, one i salary - the same, as supervisor of workmen, one i -- the same, allowance for wine one Board wages to 5 butlers and wages to 4 junior butlers, one Allowances in lieu of wine Mr. Hills, 2nd Butler Mr. Williams, 3rd Butler Mr. Brooksbank, 4th Butler Mr. Hitching, 5th Butler Henry Rickett, Head Cook,2 terms' wages - 1 term and allowances Henry Rickett, second cook, one i wages (Daniel Hills,cook's assistant,one -4 (Francis Sterling,"one (Catherine Woodlands,dishwasher, board wages 10 weeks wages oneand

(Note:These three kitchen assistants were new appointments)

810. 7. 5

162. 7.

12. 2. 9

300. 0. 0 5c.C. 50.c.

15.C.

15.0. 0 12.10. 0 34.7.

12.10. 1.C. 1.0. 10.

0 0 0 0

10.C. 8.10. 10.O. 5. 5.

0 0 0 0 0

1.6.

TO1

181 -1820 (June)

Mr. Williams, Pannierman, one 4 wages For attendance in Hall Thomas Hitching, 1st Waiter, one 4 Paul Hardy,2nd It William Hughes,3rd Thomas Mills,4th I VI William Hurlestone, 5th " Thomas White,6th Charles Todd and J.J.Ingram, cleaning back Parliament chamber, one 4 Charles Todd, attendance in Cellar, Michaelmas Term Hilary Term Easter Term John Hitching, Chief Porter, one 4 allowance for collecting dust and ashes - the same, wages and allowances,one John Dollery, Under-Porter, one 4 wages - the same, allowance for cleaning privies, one 4 John Drew, warding, 26 weeks William Durrant, gardener, wages and allowances,two,i's for John Nelson, twoallowance mooring from keeping craft

30.c.

15.0. 0. 0. 4.0. 4.0. 4.0.

0 0 0 0 0 0

3.12. 0 1.17. 6 1.11. 6 2.O. 0 10.O. 2.C. 4.c.

0 0 0

18.4.

30.

O. 0

2.2.

The Tem le ChUrch The Reader, twoallowance The Clerk, one 4 salary and disbursements The Organist, twosalary The Sexton, two Z's wages and allowances

3,- 0. 0 11.4â&#x20AC;˘ 12.5.

6 0

10.5.11. 734.13. 7

Wages and salaries,total of Pensions and allowances inursuance S ecia: Orders allowance Ann Bingham, three's Elizabeth Reynolds, three w's allowance Mark Reynolds, two Z.'sallowance -

3.15. 7.10. 6.10. 6.13. 2.10. 5. 0. 30. c. 2.10. 1.11.

0 0 Li 6 0 0 0 0 6

Mary Haines,twoA'4's allowance Elizabeth Lock, two 11'sallowance Mr. Barrow, twoallowance Dorothy Collins, two Ir'sallowance Mary Brown, as a charity (Note:See B.T.O. 8 Feb. 1820) 46. 0. 0 John Magrath, as a char;ty (Note:See B.T.O's 25 April and 9 May 1820) Amelia Eldershaw, for care of Edward 10. 2. 0 Temple - 26 weeks Total pensions and allowances

122. 2. li

3-0 v

181 -1820 (June)

Bills for work done in the House. Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers - the same, on account Mr. Burnell, mason - the same, on account Mr. Burton, plumber Mr. Vigers, carpenter Messrs. Vigers & Son, carpenters Mr. Willis, glazier Mr. Downer, smith and ironmonger Messrs. Westcott & Hancock, slaters

178.10. 500.O. 146.2. 500. O.

0 0 0 0

75.7. 366.o. 207.15. 90.14. 90.18. 20.14.

0 o o o 0 o

2176

Total for building Taxes etc. New River Water Co. one i One i year assessment for paving To Mr. Hill, for one i year assessed taxes Nicholas Troy, turncock, for playing engines, two _'s

6.10. o 1. 1. c 57. 1.11 5. 0 64.17.11

Total for taxes etc. Li htin and Watchin Gas Light Co. on account Charles Todd, for tending lamps in Hall, one i Two bills for watching - December March Christmas gratuity Tradesmen's Bills Mr. Vigers, moiety bill for mourning hangings in Temple Church (on the death of George II.; Mr. Turner, smith Mr. Gillet, printer Mr. Segitier,for arranging pictures in Parliament chamber Disbursements By William Durrant, gardener By John Hitching, Chief Porter By Francis Strahan, Sexton

Soo. c. o

5. 5. 141. 1. 142.18. 10. O.

C 1 9

1099. 4.10

21. 9. 6 8. 7. 4 16.10. o

2. 2. o

48. 8.10

40. 7. 1 4.15. o 5. 4. c

50. 6. 1 35. C. o

Linen allowance to Junior Butlers, one i Miscellaneous a ments The Very Revd. Dr. Robert Darley Waddilove, Dean of Ripon - for purchase of his chamber James Gardner, for his work on proofs of Mr. Martin's Index (B.T.O. 12 Nay 1810)

C. 0

840. 0. o

52.10.

181 -1820 (June)

z Mr. Wharton's Executors for fixtures left in Pannierman'schamber Stamps and postage For 14 Sermons William Hitching, for work in office during Mr. Norris'illness Mr. Hill, poundage on Pensions and PreachersDuties for 1818 To Messrs. Goslin&

12.17. 0

5.16. 5 29. 8. 0 10. 1. 0 8. 4. 4

958.16.9

Shar eBankers

4074.3. 9 1397.9. 2

General Account Rent Account

12,552.5. 7i

Total Disbursements

13,666.5.11

Receipts Due from Sub-Treasurer to balance this account

1,114.0. 3i

SIO

1 June 1820 (exclusive) to 1

November (inclusive) 1820

RECEIPTS Admittances into the House, Henry Roxby Maude, Jonathan Duncan, Robert James Scarlett, William George Carter, Henry Goode, John Holdslip, Henry William Harris, William Henry Kerr, James Malcolm, John Walmesley, James Mure, William John Lysley, Aretas Akers, James Such, James Mander, Thomas Wood, George Berkin Neackham Lisle, Jonathan Ellerthorp, George Clark Ross, Francis Owen, William Gray, Sir Alexander Nalet, John Kenich, Roger Staples Fisher, Freelove Hammond, John William Willcock 26 General Admissions at Thomas Andrews - by certificate from Gray's Inn. John Mirehouse, Francis James Newman Rogers and William Whateley by certificate from Lincoln's Inn 4 Admissions by certificate at Fines and Admittances into chambers

3. 6. 3

36.13. 4

2. O. 0

8. o. o 23. o. c

On call'to the Bar Absent Commons Caution money for chambers Composition money Towards the Organ Deposits made by students before keeping Terms Com osition mone paid by students after admission to Commons None

received on account of Commons

Pensions and Preachers Duties Of barristers on death, alientation or removal Mone- Received of the Bankers For this accounting period figures are shown for total amounts paid to named persons, etc. by cheque; two or more payments were made in some cases. Note: cheques drawn do not always correspond exactly with sums paid as claim in "Disbursements" - e.g. cheque in favour of Mr.Owen (apothecary), ÂŁ9.14.9; paid to Mr.Owen E9.15. Other anomalies may be noted. The total withdrawn from the bank

22.10. 140. O. 90. O. 18. C. 400.

0 0 0 0

. o

75. o. o 300. O. 0

75.14. 4

311

1820 - June to Nov. ÂŁ8,324.14.10) is considerably less than the total of disbursements (13,739.10. 74). It appears that some cash receipts were retained as a cash float from which disbursements could be made) For deposits returned to Mr. B. Edwards, J. Crafts, J. Stinton, J.C.Kirkman actually returned) f.',100 J. Evans, W. Lawes, J.B.Irving For watchmen (2 payments) Mr. Rickett, on account of Commons (3 payments) Dean of Winchester (Master of the Temple) Mr. Norris (Sub-Treasurer) Dr. Wilcress, Reader of the Temple (2 payments) Mr. Rowlatt, Librarian (2 payments) Mr. Smirke, Surveyor Mr. Gardner (Sub-Treasurer's Clerk) (2) John Williams, Pannierman part wages and board wages wine, tea and coffee, Michaelmas, Hilary, Easter and Trinity Terms disbursements in same period wages & board wages wages and 27. for servmot Mr. Phillips, clerk to Temple Church Mr. Russell, organ tuner Mr. Price, organist Mr. Strahan, Sexton (2) Mr. Faint, as Chief Butler and supervisor of workmen Mr. Faint, wine allowance J.Hitching (? T.Hitching) 1st waiter ? P. Hardy, 2nd waiter W. Hughes, 3rd waiter "waiters J. Hitching, Chief Porter (allowance for collecting ashes etc. ?) "Mr. Hitching" H. Rickett senr. (2nd Cook) "Mr. Rickett" (wages and allowances) Board wa;es and wages to butlers Mr. Brooksbank, 4th butler (3) (this item cannot be in payment of Brooksbank's wages, which are included in previous item) Mr. Hill, 2nd butler (wine allowance) Mr. Hill, for 4 year assessed Taxes

87.14.10 6oc. o.

507.14.10 286.14. o 749.13.11 49.18. 6 ice. 0. c 30. C. o 5,J. C. o 39.19. o 50. 0. 0

47. 7. c 44.17. 5 89.13. 8 33.12.3

215.10. 4 10. 3. 6 C. o 5. c 9.17. 2

30. 0. 0 12.10. 0 15. 0. o o. o c. o 16. o. o lo. o. o 5. 0. o

10. 0. 22.10. 50.14. 22. 4.

0 0 6 o

12.10. o 57. 1.11

5. 69.

3-11.

1820 - June to Nov.

18. 4. o 4, o. o

Mr. Drew, Warder (2) J. Dollery, Under-Porter - allowance, cleaning privies C. Todd (tending lamps in Hall) Linen allowance to junior Butlers Mr. Durrant, gardener (4) Mr. Barrow, retired.Head Cook (2) M. ReynoldL3,pension Mrs. Eldershaw, care of foundling (2) Gas Light Company on account New River Co. Mr. Capp,for malt Mrs. Harrison, lamplighter Mr. L.M.Simon (Messrs Pegault) for wine Mr. Jackson, for hops Mr. Baker, for repair of clock Mr. Ridgway, bookseller Hill & Co., wax chandlers T. Owen, apothecary Mr. Croke, for marble chimney piece Messrs. Cribb & Son, carvers

5.o 35. o. o 52.2.0 30.O. o

8.11 10. 2. 550. 0. 6.10. 65. 2.

87.8.8 11.10.6 12.11. ( 2.10. 9.8. G

9.14.9 19.19.o 2. 6

For buildinwork Mr. McCarthy, plasterer (2) Mr. Willis,glazier (2) Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers (2) Messrs. Vigers & Co.,carpenters (3) Mr. Dawner, smith and ironmonger (2) Mr. Burnell, mason (2) Messrs. Dixon & Co., painters Messrs. Westcott & Co.,slaters Mr. Struthers, slater Mr. Johnston, paper hanger Mr. Pete,for gravel Mr. Burton, plumber (2) Messrs. Summers, smiths Messrs. Moorman & Co. iron founders Messrs. Egerton & Co., printers Messrs. Jay & Co., upholtterers "Mr. Hunt"(4 payments, Oct.-Nov.1820; identity of Mr. Hunt not known) Cash transferred to General Account (wrongly entered on Rent Account)

4o. o. o 115.17.o 844.19.6 1304.5. c 104. 9.6 936. 9. 9 157. 9. 6 4.9 224. 6. o 24.16.10 29. 4• o 416.11.o 152.8. 6 260.15.o 50.o. o 62.14.o 64. o. o 147.1o.o 8324.14.10

Total received of Bankers Rents belon in to the House - including Mr. William Savage late Williams) 3rd Butler's) one Mr. Henry Burton (late Jones's) one Mr. Stephen Moulton (late Brooksbank's 4th Butler) one i John Jones Esq. (late Annesley's) ,L17 Mr. Henry Rodolph Wigley (late Rickett's, Head Cook) one i

0 0 0 0

6. 5. o 5. o. c 15. O. o 6• 5• o 10.10. 0

1820 June-Nov. Mr. Charles Henry Okey (late Browning's) one Mr. William Hunt for shop (? late Williams') one year Mrs. Susanna Lock (late Wm.Hitching's, 5th Butler) Mr. Alexander Wilson, ? one i Mr. John Mirehouse, three Mr. Charles John Crompton, threeLi's Mr. David Dundas (late Reese's)

15.15.

10.0.

10.0. 31.10. 52.10. 27.11. 10.O.

0 0 0 3 0

Rents in all Recei ts under no articular head Mr. Phillips, Clerk, for burial ground Mr. Gardner, for 2 copies of Mr. Martin's Index to the Exchequer Records Messrs. Butterwokth, for 6 copies of the same - the same, for 6 copies of the same Mr. Pheney, for 12 copies of the same

1489. 5.11 1.0.

1. 1. 0 3.3. 3.3. 6.6.

0 0 0

Receipts in all

14.13.

12,786.16. 8i

DISBURSEMENTS Return of De osits on calls to the Bar to Messrs. Bryan Edwards, John Crafts, Joseph Stinton, John Charles Hirkman, John Evans, William Cooke Hobson Lawes and John Beaufair Irving(7) Commons and allowances - paid to Head Cook Easter Term Trinity Term - for dinner on Audit Day, 26 June To John Williams, Pannierman, for breakfast, wine, tea and coffee on Audit Day The same for wine,tea and coffee, part of Michaelmas, Hilary and Trinity Terms The same,for wine,tea and coffee, part of Michaelmas Term Wine Messrs. Begault & Co. for hogshead of French red wine

700.0.

481.15. 3 482.17. 2 35.I. 6 4.18. 9 44.17. 5 7.5.

1056.15. 9

87.8.

574.

1820 June-Nov. Beer. Mr. Capp,for malt Mr. Jackson, for hops Charles Todd,for brewing in October Salarieswa es and allowances The Sub-Treasurer, Mr. Norris,one4i- his clerk, Mr. Gardner - two The Librarian, Dr. Rowlatt - two :1's The Surveyor, Mr. Smirke, one year Mr. Faint, Chief Butler,one i - the same, as supervisor of workmen, one i - the same, allowance for wine, one i Board wages to 5 Butlers and Pannierman i year wages to 4 junior Butlers Allowances in lieu of wine Mr. Hill, 2nd Butler Mr. Williams, 3rd Butler Mr. Brooksbank, 4th Butler Mr. W. Hitching, 5th Butler Henry Rickett, Head Cook,1 term's wages and one i allowances Henry Pickett, 2nd Cook,one i Cooks' allowance for pewter and brass Daniel Mills, Cooks' assistant,one t Francis Sterling,"one 7 Catherine Woodlands, dishwasher, two Z's and board wages Mr. Williams, Pannierman difference of i year's wages between 5 July 1819 and 5 January 1820 (See B.T.O. 12 May 1820 for regulation of Pannierman's salary and emoluments) - the same, 1 year's wages and board wages for servant and i year's wages as Pannierman due 5 July 1820, and board wages Trinity, Michaelmas and Hilary Vacations last - the same,one:2; wages, and one wages and board wages for servant Charles Todd and J.J.Ingram, cleaning back Parliament chamber, one i For attendance in Hall Thomas Hitching, 1st waiter, 2 terms Paul Hardy, 2nd waiter, William Hughes 3rd waiter, Thomas Mills, 4th waiter, William Hurlestone, 5th waiter Thomas White, 6th waiter

131. 3. 6 22.15. o 11.14. 8 100. 50. 50. 40. 15.

O. O. O. o. O.

0 0 0 o 0

15. O. 0 12.10. 0 50.14. 6 12.10. 1.O. 1.0. 1C.

0 0 0 0

8.10. 10.0. 0. 10.

0 0 0 0 10. 0

2.12. 6

22.10. 0

94.18. 3 33.12. 3 3.12. 0 O. o o. o. o 4â&#x20AC;˘c. 4.c. 4.câ&#x20AC;˘

0 0 0

165.13. 2

S IS

1820 June-Nov. Charles Todd, attendance in cellar, Trinity Term John Hitching, Chief Porter, one allowance for collecting dust and ashes the same, one i wages and allowances John Dollery, Under porter, one i wages the same, allowance for cleaning privies, one i William Durrant, gaidener, wages and allowances, two Z's the same, allowance for cleaning garden pavilions etc. John Drew, warder, 26 weeks John Nelson, two 4's allowance for keeping craft from mooring Mr. Dutton, for care of clock, 1 year Messrs. Hadley, maintenance of engines, 1 year The Tem le Church The Master, Dr. Rennell, one 4 The Reader, Dr. Wilcress, two -;.'s and 39 days (to 7 November, when he resigned) The Clerk, Mr. Phillips, one i The Organist, Mr. Price, two 7,'s The organ-tuner, Mr. Russell, one year The Sexton, Francis Strahan, two 2,_'s wages and allowances

1.14. 6 10. 0. 0 2.10. 0 4. 0. 0 5. 0. 0

30. C. 0 2. 2. 0 18. 4. 0 2. 2. 0 10. 0. 0 5. 5. 0

50.

0. 0

36. 8. 0 7.10. 0 12.10. 0 5. 0. 0 7.10. 0 786.15. 0

Wages, salaries - total Pensions and allowances in ursuance of S ecial Orders. Dorothy Collins, two 1.'sallowance Mary Haines, two -4'sallowance Elizabeth Lock, two ::1's Ann Bingham, one Mrs. Reynolds, one l'Ap Mr. Barrow, two 4''s Mark Reynolds, two Z's Amelia Eldershaw, for care of Edward Temple, 26 weeks

2.10. 0 2.10. 0 0. 0 1. 5. 0 2.10. 0 30. 0. 0 3.11 6.17. 5 10.2.

0 67. 3â&#x20AC;˘ 4

Total, pensions and allowances Bills for work done in the House For work at the New Building Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers, balance Messrs. Vigers, carpenters, balance Messrs. Westcott & Hancock, slaters Mr. Struthers, slater - for slating ceilings

813.0. 0 583.11. 0 7. 5. 0 224.10. 0

21. 3?.

1820 June-Nov. Mr. Willis, glazier - work to 18 Nov. Mr. Johnston, paperhanger Messrs. Vigers - for measured work Mr. Burnell, mason, for measured work Mr. Burton, plumber, - balance Messrs. Moorman, iron founders Messrs. Summers, smiths, for hot air stove Mr. Downer, smith Mr. McCarthy, plasterer Messrs. Egerton & Wise, painters For other buildin, work - also miscellaneous tradesmen's bills Mr. Downer, smith further bill Mr. Burton, plumber further bill Mr. Willis, glazier further bill Messrs. Vigers, carpenters further bill - for ma .ing wardrobe at Pannierman's chamber Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers further bill Messrs. Egerton & Wise, painters Mr. McCarthy, plasterer Mr. Burnell, mason further bill Messrs. Westcott & Hancock, slaters Messrs. Moorman, ironfounders Mr. Johnston, paperhanger Mr. Dixon, painter, on account - the same, for painting and gilding Parliament chamber for marble chimney piece Mr. CrAtife, chamber Parliament back for Mr. Cribb, carver further bill Mr. Townley, for scarlet table cloth Joy, upholsterers Messr:-.. Mr. Seguier, for cleaning and framing portraits of Wm. PetytttHerbert Mr. Hill, silversmith Mr. Peto, for gravel Mr. Bates, for repairing clock in Parliament chamber Mr. Dutton, clockmaker Mr. Owen, apothecary Mr. Farlow, stationer Mrs. Beach, cooper Messrs. Hadley & Co. engine makers

91.18.11 24.17.10 625.7. 0 927.11. 0 394.5. 0 260.19. 0 152.11. 58.2. 168.9. 112.17.

0 0 0 0

46.10. 47.8. 22.12. 160.5. 24.1. 35.17. 96.3. 484. 9.

0 0

4445. 3. 9

0 0 0 0 0

15.17. 0 0 0. 28D. 52.16. 0 0 6. 0 70.19. 0 33.17. 0 58.6. 0 30. 4. 0 100. 0. C 57.11. 0 19.19. 6.2. 6.0. 2.15. 62.14.

6 6 6 0 C

15.2.

6. 2. 0

29.5.

12.12. 5.4. 9.15. 36.7. 7. 10.2.

0 6 0 0 0 0

Total for building and other tradesmen's bills (Total s-own in Abstract of Disbursements are Building, ÂŁ6,095.9.9: Tradesmen ÂŁ267.17.6: but it has not beenpossible to apportion items between the two headings)

6363. 7. 3

S-17

1820 June-Nov. Taxes etc. New River Water Co., one i6.10. One i year assessment for paving1. Nicholas Troy, turncock, for playing engines, two5. To Mr. Hill, for one i year assessed taxes Missle Temple, share of repairs to Middle Temple Lane

c r t c a i w L c 6 d t i o a M t W It i M " , . h 0 . G g s n i o C L G r r l r . l o r i o f a o f r b H M p e 6 m t a a H i l p l 7 l i e b h d m n r d a e o o l h t f T C . l 0 e 5 n a n h o H i x s s a w e P & M n 4 P a c c a y h o c t J a ' r l r o . i b o f r b T . 0ep 2 plaatm 0 1. 0

57. 1.11 6. 0. 0

Total for taxes etc.70.18.

Total, lighting and watching792.19.

Books Mr. Ridgway, bookseller Mr. Pheney,

2.10. 0 32. 4. 0

Disbursements By John Williams, pannierman - Hilary and Trinity terms - part of Michaelmas term By Mr. Faint, supervisor By William Durrant, gardener By William Hitching,junior butler By John Hitching, Chief Porter By Mr. Phillips, Clerk of Temple Church By Francis Strahan, Sexton - the same, moiety disbursements

89.13. 8 32. 0.11 29.13.8 29.5. 9 2.6.0 2. 3. 0 3.13. 6 2.7.2 10. 2i

34.14. 0

Total disbursements191.18.103C. 0

Linen allowance to Junior Butlers, one i35. Miscellaneousa ments Stamps and postage for 12 Sermons (Plus additional payment for sermons - error) Total31.15.

6.11. 4 24. 5. 0 19.

SI,

1820 June-Nov.

To Messrs. Gosline & Shar eBankers General Account Rent Account

2118.18. 6 1237. 2. 0

Total Disbursements

13,740. 9. 73

Receipts

12,786.16.4

Due to Sub-Treasurer to balance this Account

953.12.11 13,740. 9. 73

BARNE BARNE ESQUIRE

TREASURER

18 November 1820 to 16 November 1821 MASTERS OF THE BENCH Francis Masere Esquire, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer: John (Mitford) Baron Redesdale: the Right Hon. Nathaniel Bondl of H.M.Council: Sir.Richard Richar

Richard Baker, William Hood, Esquires: Sir Richard Clayton1, . 1,2 , Joseph Sir John Coxe Hippisley, Baronets: James Topping Jekylll of H.M.Council: Benjamin Johnson, Henry Hall1, Keane Fitzgerald, William Baker, William Welch, John Newdigate Ludford1, Thomas Harcourt Powell, Henry Charles Litchfield, John Emilius Daniel Finch-Hatton, William Pott Esquires: James Scarlett, Charles Wetherell, William Harrison of H.M. Council: Snowdon Barne Esquire: John Gurney of H.M.Council: Giles Templeman and Gibbs Walker Jordan3 Esquires.

Made no attendance during this Treasurership.

Died 12 January 1821.

Called to the Bench 18 May 1821.

YID 1820-21

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 23

Messrs. Litchfield and Hatton to view chamber of the Hon. Daniel Finch, a barrister, up three pair south at No. 2 Tanfield Court and garrets over, disposed of to Mr. Thomas Meggison, a member. [Parliament, 24 November: Mr. Meggison, aged 38 last October, admitted for his own life: fine £30, admittance 20s.]

Nov. 24

To be a call to the Bar this term. Messrs. George Goodwin, William Whateley, Henry Lathom and Griffith Richards to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 24 November: called] It being the turn of the Society to appoint the Reader of the Temple on the resignation of Dr. John Wilcress, the Revd. William Henry Rowlatt to be Reader at a salary of £60 per annum with an allowance of £20 in lieu of a chamber commencing from 7 November, the date of Dr. Wilcress's resignation. Report read of Committee appointed to inquire into officers' chambers, stating that the Butlers and Chief Cook and Second Waiter had chambers allotted for residence which they let at the following rents:Joseph Faint

Chief Butler

£50. 8s. Od.

John Hill

2nd Butler

£42. Os. Od.

Richard Williams

3rd Butler

£25. Os. Od.

Samuel Brooksbank

4th Butler

£30. Os. Od.

William Hitching

5th Butler

Os. Od.

Henry Rickett

Chief Cook

Os. Od.

Paul Hardy

2nd Waiter

£25. Os. Od.

51.1 1820-21

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 24

The said officers having relinquished these rents from Lady Day last, the Committee considered that the rents chould be annually paid to them, but that these allowances should not be made to any appointed in future to the same posts.

Ordered accordingly.

Committee appointed of Treasurer and Masters to inspect the Library and report what books should be purchased: any three to be a quorum. PARLIAMENT Nov. 24

Business as noted above. Pensions for the last half year assessed single. Officers of the House - allowances. Francis James Newman Rogers Esquire, called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Easter Term 1816 and now a member of this Society, requests admission ad eundum ,gradum:approved. John Mirehouse Esquire, called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Easter Term 1817 and now a member of this Society, requests admission ad eundum

radum:

approved. Master Henry Charles Litchfield to be Reader for the next Lent vacation. Committee appointed of the Treasurer for the time being and William Harrison, Henry Charles Litchfield, John Emilius Daniel Edward Finch Hatton and Snowdon Barne Esqs: for regulation of matters jointly with Middle Temple.

1820-21

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) Nov. 24

Richard Baker and Henry Charles Litchfield Esqs. of the Bench, and John Samuel Hudson and Edmund Lushington, Z Ay-

Esqs.

of the Bearreir to be auditors of the Sub-Treasurer's

Accounts. Richard Baker and Henry Charles Litchfield Esqs. to be auditors of Mr. Hill's accounts.

HILARY TERM BENCH TABLE Jan. 30

Orders of last term read. Messrs. Welch and Litchfield to view chamber of Revd. Charles Crawley, a member, up three pair west in No. 3 staircase (formerly known as the first staircase) in Tanfield Court and garrets over, disposed of to Mr. George Crawley, a member. [Parliament, 2 February: Mr. Crawley, aged 25 last September, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ382, admittance 20s.] Mr. Smirke, the Surveyor, having reported on 19 October 1820 that he had seen Mr. Wigg, Surveyor of the Middle Temple, on the subject of the shop whose angle projects between the entrance to the Church and the open portico below, a Master of the Bench of Middlt:Temple who was of the Committee usually handling such matters being present: that they recommended that the removal of the shop should be recommended to Middle Temple, and that, in consideration of the loss of income caused by

5-2.3 1821

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Jan. 30

the removal of the shop, the expenses of rebuilding the front of the chamber behind which would become exposed, and of paving the ground and altering the enclosing railing should be borne by Inner Temple. Mr. Smirke further recommended that the burial ground should be divided by posts into two equal parts, to be used separately by the two Societies, to overcome problems regulations of the caused by the small space, and iiiii?)ring two Societies concerning interments.

If so ordered â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

he would recommend that the enclosure fence should be first repaired at the joint expense of the two Societies and that each should afterwards provide for the repair of itsown allotment. Ordered accordingly, provided Middle Temple concurred. The Committee for regulating affairs jointly with Middle Temple to confer with that Society with a view to assimilating the regulations of both Societies as nearly as possible. The Revd. Dr. Wilcress, late Reader of the Temple, on account of his advanced age (over 80 years) and long service, to be paid his salary as a pension, commencing from 7 November 1820 when he resigned. Grand Day this Term to be on Thursday next, 1 February, instead of Friday, the second. The gate leading into Ram Alley to be locked at 10. Opm. and not opened until 7. Oam. Feb. 2

The Bench Table, fallen to the House by the death of

1821

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE Feb. 2

James Topping Esq., to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday next, and Masters in turn to be notified. The proposal for a call to the Bench to be considered at the same Parliament. Further business to be considered at that Parliament would be the proposal for an increase in the number of Bench chambers to 25, the first five chambers falling to the House to be Bench chambers, and the Treasurer and Masters to have choice according to seniority. Proposal that call to the Bench to be limited to gentlemen with at least ten years' membership

of the

Society to be also considered at that Parliament. PARLIAMENT Feb. 2

Officers of the House - allowances. James Stamford Caldwell Esq., called to the Bar of Lincoln(s Inn in Hilary Term 1813, and now a member of this Society, requesting admission ad eundem radum: approved. BENCH TABLE

Feb. 6

Mr. William Watson Bolton, a member, having paid all his duties, to have his bond delivered up. Master Thomas Harcourt Powell requesting excuse from attendance this term on account of indisposition, ordered accordingly. The Sub-Treasurer to apply forthwith to Mr. Smirke for a plan for placing the papers and records of the

1821

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd. ) Feb. 6

House in a state of security from fire and damp: for urgent attention. The

Treasurer's Office to be railed off in the

centre, as agreed by Mr. Smirke and the Sub-Treasurer. Copies of forms to be printed for the Sub-Treasurer's use - Chamber, Bar and Common Bonds, Composition and Deposit papers, Certificate for Admission to Commons, and letters for payment of Pensions and Preachers' Duties. A gratuity of ÂŁ50 to be paid to Mr. Gardner for services during the Sub-Treasurer's illness, and his trouble in surveying and making up a map of the Inner Temple. Memorial read of Mr. William Wright, a member, stating that he is life tenant of the South Chamber on the first floor of No. 10 King's Bench Walk, and tenant from year to year of the South Chamber in the area of the same staircase, and for business purposes wishes to have a speaking pipe connecting the two chambers, and to convert the small room in the area chamber to a strong room for clients' papers by throwing an arch over it and installing a wrought iron door out of another room: this he would reconvert (if required) on quitting the chamber. Ordered that no speaking pipe be placed in front of the building, and Mr. Smirke, the Surveyor, to report whether the small room may be converted to a strong room without

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detriment to the building.

If so, work to be done

under Mr. Smirke's direction at the expense of Mr. Wright, provided he undertakes to reinstate the small room when he ceases to be tenant. It being the order of this and other law societies that no gentleman having practised as an attorney shall be called to the Bar until the lapse of at least two years after the removal of his name from the Roll of Attorneys, the Sub-Treasurer to acquaint Mr. Plowden Presland with this rule. Feb.7

Proposal for change in hour of dining from 4.30 to

5. Opm. to be considered on Friday next. Feb. 8

Mr. Plowden Presland, a member, petitioning that on 7th February he had received a letter from the SubTreasurer regarding restriction on call to the Bar of ffOcer Attorneys: that the rule as stated in the Students' Guide appeared to be that any attorney on application for call must make affidavit of having discontinued professional practice for the past two years, and also produce certificates of having been struck offLthe Rolls of each court in which he had practised, and that the rule did not appear to require that the name should be struck off for two years, and in the case of Mr. A.B. of Gray's Inn in Michaelmas Term 1780 the only material point was that he had ceased practice for two years: that the petitioner was entered of the Society in 1794 intending to be called

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to the Bar and become a pupil of Mr. Butler of Lincoln's Inn, but having formed a partnership with an attorney and solicitor he was admitted a solicitor in the High Court of Chancery and other courts and practised as such until 1811, when he formed a partnership with Mr. Procter and covenanted to retire from practice in favour of Mr. Proctor and Mr. Slaney in 1816: that he had not practised since, but in 1819 directed Mr. Jones of Brunswick Square to remove his name from the Rolls of the courts to which he had been admitted but on Mr. Jones applying at the Sub-Treasurer's office he was informed that this was not necessary, and that it would suffice if the petitioner's name was removed from the Roll at any time preceding the call: that the petitioner will confirm the foregoing statement by affidavit, or by reference to Messrs. Benyon, Jervis and Forblanque, Benchers of other Societies: that he knows of many instances where the rule has been dispensed with, and not one where it has been enforced: that since he has complied with every rule, taken chambers and made his arrangements, and having reached a time of his life where a further two years' delay could be fatal to his prospects, he hopes that the Bench will not at this short notice enforce the rule but will allow the petitioner to be called on Friday next. The Sub-Treasurer to reply that the Treasurer and Benchers see no ground to depart from the Order of 6 February.

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To be a call to the Bar this term. Messrs. William Porrett Carter, Robert Samuel Richards and William Turner to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 9 February: called] On consideration of the proposal for a call to the Bench (B.T.O. 2 February), to be a call to the Bench on Friday in the first full week of next Term, and Giles Templeman and Gibbes Walker Jordan Esquires to be invited to come to the Bench Table. On consideration of the proposal that the number of Bench chambers be increased to twenty-five, the next five chambers falling to the House to be Bench Chambers (B.T.O. 2 February), ordered that on 'Fridayin the first full week of next Term the B.T.O. of 5 June 1695 and the Act of Parliament of 12 June 1695, whereby the number of Bench chambers was limited to twenty and that no Bencher should choose a chamber up three pair of stairs, should be considered for rescindment to allow enactment of the new proposal. Mastars in town to be notified. Consideration of the proposal limiting calls to the Bench to gentlemen having at least ten years' membership of the House postponed to the Friday in the first full week of next term.

Masters in town to be notified.

Proposal for alteration of the dinner hour from 4.30 to 5. Opm. considered, and ordered accordingly. Sarah Wharton, widow of Edward Wharton the late Pannierman, petitioning for relief, this to be refused.

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Thomas Hitching, the first Waiter, petitioning that he had served the Society for over fifty years and was in his eightieth year and now incapable of doing his duty as he would wish, and praying leave to resign and to receive an allowance for the rest of his life, his resignation to be accepted and further consideration of his petition postponed till next term. PARLIAMENT

Feb. 9

Business as noted above. Joseph Jekyll, James Scarlett and Keane Fitzgerald Esqs. requested to execute Letters of Attorney empowering William Gosling, Francis Gosling, William Ellis Gosling, Richard Gosling, Robert Gosling and Benjamin Sharpe of Fleet Street, Bankers, to receive the dividends on Bank Stock

Navy 5%, 3% Reduced Bank

Securities, and New South Sea Annuities standing in their names jointly with James Topping esq. deceased, in trust for the Society. William Pitt Eykin Esq. called to the Bar of Middle Temple on 10 November 1820 and now a member of this Society requesting admission ad eundem

radum:

approved. Masters of the Bench disadmitted from and admitted to, Bench Chambers as follows (with admittances of

Barne Barne Esq., Treasurer, from chamber up one pair south in No. 2 Inner Temple Lane, to chamber up

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two pair in No. 7 King's Bench Walk (formerly known as Sir Thomas Robinson's Buildings) - this chamber fallen to the House by the death of James Topping Esq. John Emilius Daniel Finch Hatton Esq. from the chamber up one pair south in No. 3 Inner Temple Lane to the chamber late of Barne Barne. Charles Wetherell Esq. to the chamber late Mr. Hatton's.

EASTER TERM BENCH TABLE May 15

Orders of last Term read. The thanks of the Society to be given to Craven Ord Esq. for his present of a print of Thomas Deane Esq., formerly a barrister. On further consideration of the petition of Thomas Hitching, waiter (see B.T.O. 9 February 1820), he to be paid ÂŁ30 per annum during pleasure. Thesday following appointed for choice of Waiter in place of Thomas Hitching and Masters in town to be notified. Mr. Richard Gervas Kar, a member, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up. Messrs. Welch and Hatton to view chamber up one pair west in No. 27 Mitre Court Buildings and cellar belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Thomas

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Barrow Esq. and report its value to be let. The same to view chambers up one and two pair north in No. 5 Inner Temple Lane, fallen to the House by the death of Edwin Bremridge, and report their value to be let. The same to view chamber up two pair north in No. 5 Hare Court (formerly known as first staircase on west of Hare Court and Fleet Street), fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Edwin Bremridge, and report its value to be let. The same to view chamber up the steps west in No. 1 Fig Tree Court, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Benjamin Porter and report its value to be let. The same to view chamber No. 5 in Crown Office, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Benjamin Porter, and report its value to be let. The Sub-Treasurer having informed Masters present that Giles Templeman and Gibbes Walker Jordan Esquires have accepted an invitation to the Bench Table, they to be called at the Parliament on Friday next. [Parliament, 8 May: Messrs. Templeman and Jordan called to the Bench]. Mr. Plowden Presland's petition read,

recapitulating

his arguments as in petition read at Bench Table of 8 February, particularly asserting that at the time of his application for call there existed no Order of Inner Temple preventing call to the Bar of former Attorneys

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not struck off the Rolls at least two years before; that in 1762 Benchers from the different Societies met for the purpose of agreeing a general Order making it necessary that the name should be off the Rolls for two years, as evidence of cessation of practice, and that Inner Temple only dissented, so that their rule remained as before requiring only affidavits from Solicitors as evidence of cessation from practice: various instances cited of solicitors called to the Bar only a short time after their names had been struck off the Rolls: since the petitioner's application for call the printed Guide had been amended and several gentlemen keeping terms according to the old Order had been notified of the change: at other Inns rules are in force preventing solicitors whose names are on the Rolls observing the normal routine of students in keeping commons or doing Exercises, but no such rules exist at Inner Temple to safeguard against the erroneous situation in which the petitioner finds himself, and of which he was in ignorance until two days before his expected call: having been nearly thirty years a member of the Society, and having ceased to practise as a solicitor nearly five years (this complying with the spirit of the Order if not the letter) he hopes the rule can be relaxed. Resolved unanimously that the petition be not complied with. [Ed. note: this case as described in Mr, Presland's

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petition appears to have been handled by the Benchers in a rigid and inequitable manner.

It is stated,

though the fact cannot be proved from these records, that the Bench had made an Order ex

ost facto to

legitimise their previous ruling that Mr. Presland's application for call could not be allowed.

In view of

the cases cited in which an exception to the rule had been allowed, it can only be supposed that the Bench had its reasons for wishing to prevent Mr. Presland's call to the Bar]. Proceedings of Benchers to be entered daily in a rough Minute Book, this to be brought up the same evening to the Parliament Chamber for the signature of the Treasurer or the Senior Bencher present. May 18

On consideration of B.T.O. of 9 February last regarding limitation to twenty of the number of Bench chambers and of Benchers' choice of chambers (as ordered by B.T.O. of 12 June 1695), this B.T.O. to be rescinded and the number of Bench chambers to be increased to twenty-five by the addition of the five chambers fallen to the House since last Term, and the Treasurer and Benchers to have choice thereof according to seniority, as they may of chambers falling to the House in future provided the total does not exceed twenty-five. Proposed that no Bencher shall have a vote or election of a chamber at any Parliament after the end

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of Trinity Term unless he has been present at Bench Table and in Commons at least four days in each of the two preceding terms: this to be considered on Tuesday next, and Masters in town to be notified. On consideration of proposal at Bench Table of 9 February last, ordered that no gentleman may be called to the Bench who has not been called to the Bar of the Society or admitted ad eundem

radum at least ten years

previously, excepting any Attorney or Solicitor general, any of His Majesty's Counsel learned in the Law, or gentlemen having patents of residence. Messrs. Welch and Hatton having viewed six chambers as ordered at Bench Table of 15 May, reporting their value to be let as follows:Chamber up one pair west, No. 17 Mitre Court Buildings

£75

Chamber up one pair north, No. 5 Inner Temple Lane

£30

Chamber up two pair north, No. 5 Inner Temple Lane

£30

Chamber up two pair north, No. 5 Hare Court

£20

Chamber up the steps west in No. 1 Fig Tree Court and No. 5 Crown Office Row

£100

[See Acts of Parliament of 1 June regarding admission of Benchers to these as newly-made Bench chambers]. Letter read from Revd. Mr. Powell to the SubTreasurer informing him that Thomas Harcourt Pawell Esq.,

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a Master of the Bench continues very unwell and does not expect to be in London this Term: his attendance to be dispensed and Term allowed as kept. Letter read from Mr. Smirke, the Surveyor, to the Sub-Treasurer (dated 16 May), reporting that he had considered more fully his plan for clearing the buildings against the south wall of the Temple Church, and had discovered circumstances that would make it difficult to carry out.

A projection of the Church

wall leaves too narrow a passage between it and the wall of the staircase leading to chambers over the Colonnade. Alterations could be made to the staircase, but would have to be carried out by Middle Temple, owners of the staircase.

If made, such an alteration would leave

ample space in front of the Church without material loss of income to either Society, the rents of buildings standing against the Church amounting to no more than ÂŁ100 per annum (half belonging to Middle Temple). Mr. Smirke also recommends that no more privies be built adjoining those already in use unless the plan for making water closets on the different staircases be abandoned.

In his report of March 7 he had stated that

two might be made in staircases Nos. 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 King's Bench Walk at a total expenditure of about ÂŁ750, and as most gentlemen having chambers on these staircases had expressed their willingness to pay a rent of 2 or 3 guineas per annum for the use of water-closets, the income arising would soon defray the expense of

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construction and provide for their upkeep.

Regarding a

safe deposit for the books in the Treasurer's office, he would recommend that those not in frequent use should be placed in the Library, all of which is perfectly fireproof, and that an iron case should be provided as a fixture in the office for storage of books in frequent use.

The Committee for joint

consultation with Middle Temple to confer on the subject of buildings against the south wall of the Church, and Mr. Smirke's other recommendations to be carried out without delay. Mr. Welch reporting values of chambers to be let as follows:

chamber late Mr. George Raymond's up three

pair south in No. 4 Inner Temple Lane - £35: chamber late Mr. Charles John Crompton's up three pair No. 10 Crown Office Row - £36.15s: DundeS

chamber late Mr. David

up three pair in No. 2 Fig Tree Court - £42:

the area chamber late Mr. Charles Alexander Grimes' at No. 10 King's

Bench Walk - £60.

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single. Officers of the House - allowances. Mr. Joseph Jekyll, eldest son and heir apparent of Joseph Jekyll Esq., a Master of the Bench, at his father's request specially admitted to the Society gratis.

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On consideration of proposal made at Bench Table of 18 May for limitation of eligibility of Benchers to a vote or election of a chamber, ordered as proposed , subject to provisos of Act of Parliament of 19 November 1691. William Hughes to be first waiter in place of Thomas Hitching, resigned; Thomas Mills to be third waiter in place of William Hughes; William Hurlestone and Thomas White, the two junior waiters to succeed in course, and Joseph Muskett to be sixth waiter. Proposal (to be submitted to Middle Temple) for increase in salary of Reader of the Temple to ÂŁ200 per annum to be considered on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified.

May 25

The five chambers fallen to the House since last Term and ordered to be Bench chambers to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified. PARLIAMENT

May 25

Act of Parliament of 19 November 1691 rescinded (as B.T.O. same date). Master Henry Charles Litchfield to continue Reader for next Trinity Vacation. BENCH TABLE

June 1

To be a call to the Bar this Term. Mr. John Rolph to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 1 June: called]

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Names to be sent for choice of Readers: To Lyon's Inn: Thomas Andrews, Lancelot Baugh Allen and Henry Peter Standly Esquires. To Clifford's Inn: Thomas Starkie, James Stamford Caldwell and Richard Hopkins Harrison Esquires. To Clement's Inn: Samuel Francis Thomas Wilde, Henry Dover and Peter Ballinger Brodie Esquires. The thanks of the Society to be given to the Revd. John Lonsdale for his present to the Society of four Discourses preached by him at the University of Cambridge last March. Payment of cost

[ ? ] of new Bench chambers to

commence this day. Letter read, dated 30 May from Mr. Walter Nugent, a member, stating that he had been mistakenly charged for Trinity Term 1820 as kept, and requesting rectification: this to be discharged and Term disallowed.Memorial read from students of the Society complaining that the Pannierman had served bad wine and misconducted himself: this to be considered by a Committee of Mr. Treasurer and Messrs. Gurney, Welch, Litchfield, Hatton and Templeman. Report read of Committee appointed to investigate funds of Society, dated 26 May 1821, as follows: the Committee had examined the accounts with the Bankers and found a balance of ÂŁ661.17s. on the General Account and of ÂŁ1,066. 9. 9d. on the Rent

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Account,

the latter sum not agreeing with the Rent

Account as kept by the Under-Treasurer

(Mr. Norris),

whose account showed a balance against the Society and in his favour of difficult

ÂŁ755.11.7. This

inconsistency

to explain, but the Committee

was

considered

could be obviated

in future by an Order that the

Under-Treasurer's

accounts should commence each year

on the date of appointment

of a new Treasurer,

conforming with the General Account.

If rents were

paid into the Bankers as received, and Receipts and Payments

entered daily in the Under-Treasurer's

account,

the entries in his book should correspond

with those of the Bankers. it advisable

The Committee

did not think

to lay out any of the above balances,on

the purchase of stock, as there might be occasion to use them in discharging Recommendations

outstanding demands.

approved.

PARLIAMENT June 1

Disposal

of new Bench Chambers, and Masters of the

Bench disadmitted

fkom, and admitted to, Bench chambers

as follows - (with admittances

of 40s.) - [See B.T.O.

18 May]. The chamber up the stairs west in No. 1 Fig Tree Court and the chamber under (No.

Crown Office Row) to

be consolidated. Barne Barne Esq., Treasurer, pair north in No.

from chamber up two

King's Bench Walk to the new Bench

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Chamber (as consolidated, preceding paragraph). Keane Fitzgerald Esq., from chamber up two pair south in No. 2 Tanfield Court to chamber late of Barne Barne. Henry Charles Litchfield Esq. from chamber up two pair west in No. 10 Crown Office

Row to chamber late

of Keane Fitzgerald. William Pott Esq. from chamber up three pair north in staircase in passage leading from Inner Temple Lane to Hare Court, to chamber late of Henry Charles Litchfield. Joseph Jekyll Esq. from chamber up three pair south in No. 13 Paper Buildings (formerly known as the second staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings), to the new Bench chamber up one pair west in No. 17 Mitre Court Buildings, and cellar belonging. John Emilius Daniel Edward Finch Hatton from chamber up one pair south in No. 2 Inner Temple Lane to chamber late of Joseph Jekyll. Charles Wetherell Esq. from chamber up one pair south in No. 3 Inner Temple Lane to chamber lateJEDEFinch Hatton's. Snowdon Barne Esq. to new Bench chamber up one pair north in No. 5 Inner Temple Lane. John Gurney Esq. to new Bench chamber up two pair north in No. 5 Inner Temple Lane.

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June 26

Orders of last Term read. Mr. Smirke to survey chamber up two pair south in No. 10 Harcourt Buildings, in occupation of James Baldwin Br4swneEsq., and direct repairs. The Sub-Treasurer's Clerk to be solely employed in continuing an Index to the Bench Table Orders of the Society, and to report progress this day week.

June 28

Mr. Heneage Finch, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up. Messrs. Johnson and Templeman to view the chamber of the Right Hon. James Earl of Fife, a member, up two pair east in No. 1 staircase (formerly known as the first staircase in Fig Tree Court) disposed of to Charles Moore Esq., a barrister. [Parliament, 29 June: Mr. Charles Moore, aged 33 years, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ45, admittance 40s.]

June 29

The erection of water-closets in No. 7 King's Bench Walk to be accepted. No gentleman to be allowed to dine in Commons while on the Roll of any court as an attorney or solicitor, excepting gentlemen already enrolled as attorneys or solicitors who have actually dined in Commons between the first day of Trinity Term 1819 and the first day of this Term. To be recommended that Parliament on Friday next be adjourned till a week on Tuesday for the purposes of calling Mr. Wingfield to appear, on account of the

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special circumstances of his case. PARLIAMENT

June 29

Officers of the House - allowances. Business as noted above. BENCH TABLE

July 2

Mr. George James Pennington, a member, petitioning for permission to make a third fireplace in his chamber up two pair south in No. 6 King's Bench Walk, Mr. Smirke to survey and report.

July 3

Thursday next July 5 to be Grand Day instead of Sunday 24 June last. Master Giles Templeman to be a member of the Committee for investigating the Society's funds, in place of Snowdon Barne Esq., resigned. [Confirmed by Act of Parliament, 6 July 1821]

July 6

To be a call to the Bar this Term. Messrs. Jacob Phillips, Richard Leir and John Thomas Mayne to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 6 July: called] Mr. George Digby Wingfield to be called to the Bar at the adjourned Parliament on 10 July if duly qualified. [Parliament, 10 July: called] Mr. Smirke to treat with the New River Company for a supply of water for the intended new water closets. The chamber in occupation of Henry Peter Standley Esq. at No. 6 King's Bench Walk to be repaired under

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Mr. Smirke's direction. The report of the Committee for joint regulation with Middle Temple to be adjourned. Letter read from Messrs. Hockey and Co. of Whitefriars New Wharf regarding their laying barges west of piles bounding their wharf: this to be referred to a committee of Mr. Treasurer, Messrs. Wetherell, Gurney, Welch, Litchfield, Templeman and Jordan.

The same

committee to consider regulations respecting owners of chambers paying for Commons who under the late Order will not be admissible to Dinner in Hall. The same committee to consider the Pannierman's representations and the supply of wine to gentlemen on call to the Bar. Six dozen silver table spoons to be purchased for the use of the students. PARLIAMENT July 6

Business as noted above. Messrs. Welch and Litchfield having viewed chamber of Mr. John James Pemberton, a member, up two pair north in No. 4 King's Bench Walk and cellar belonging, Mr. William Bradney, a member aged 23 last May, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ27.10., admission 40s. Alexander Hordern Esq., called to the Bar of Middle Temple on 22 November 1816 and now a member of this Society requesting admission ad eundem radum: approved. [adjourned to 10 July]

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[Entry made out of date order] Messrs. Welch and Litchfield to view chamber of Mr. John James Pemberton [see Act of Parliament of 5 July above] Letter read from Mr. Smirke to Sub-Treasurer dated 3 July, stating that a separate flue for another chimney in Mr. Pennington's chamber (see B.T.O. 2 July) could not be made, but that a chimney could be made with its flue communicating with another in his chamber, and though the two chimneys might not always draw well together, each could be used separately without inconvenience: Mr. Pennington to be at liberty to make another chimney at his own expense, under the direction of Mr. Smirke. Stated by Mr. Smirke in the same letter that he had examined the north party wall of the chamber at No. 10 Harcourt Buildings, and found it had sunk several inches, but as he could see no indication of recent sinking it did not appear dangerous. PARLIAMENT

July 10 rearranged from July 6)

Mr. George Wingfield Digby called to the Bar, as noted above. BENCH TABLE

July 11

Resolution read of Joint Committee of both Temples, recommending that the two Societies adopt regulations, as follows:Middle Tem le Lane Gate:- to be closed at 10. Opm.

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Admission of carriages by the Porter until 12 midnight, later only for Benchers and Members of Parliament residing in the Temple. The wicket to be closed at 10. Opm., but the Porter to admit proper persons at night. Carriage gate and wicket to be opened 6. Oam.

Lady Day to Michaelmas.

7. Oam.

Michaelmas to Lady Day.

New Court Gate (leading to Devereux Court) - to be closed at dusk, and the wicket at 10. Opm. Proper persons to be admitted until 12 midnight when the gate to be finally closed and the key taken to the Chief or Under Porter attending as Night Constables at Middle Temple Lane Gate. Gate to be opened Oam.

Lady Day to Michaelmas.

Oam.

Michaelmas to Lady Day.

Pals rave Place Gate - to be closed at dusk, and be opened 7. Oam.

Lady Day to Michaelmas.

Oam.

Michaelmas to Lady Day.

Water Gate - to be closed at dusk and be opened 7. Oam.

Lady Day to Michaelmas.

8. Oam.

Michaelmas to Lady Day.

Inner Tem le Lane Gate to be closed at dusk (as heretofore) and the wicket at 10. Opm. but the Porters to admit proper persons all night.

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Gate to be opened Oam.

Lady Day to Michaelmas.

Oam.

Michaelmas to Lady Day.

White Friars' Carria e Gate to be closed at dusk (as heretofore) but carriages to be admitted until 12 midnight by the Watchman nearest the gate, later only for Benchers and Members of Parliament residing in the Temple. The foot passage or small gate to be finally closed at 11. Opm. and the key delivered to the Porter at Inner Temple Lane Gate. Carriage and foot passage gates to be opened Oam.

Lady Day to Michaelmas.

Oam.

Michaelmas to Lady Day.

(Strongly recommended that an upright bar or bars be fixed in White Friars' foot passage gate to prevent passage of persons carrying burdens). Half Mitre Court Gate to be closed at dusk, and wholly at 10. Opm., but proper persons to be admitted until 12 midnight, when the gate to be finally closed and the key delivered to the Porter at Inner Temple Lane Gate. Gate to be opened Oam.

Lady Day to Michaelmas.

Oam.

Michaelmas to Lady Day.

Ram Alle be opened -

Gate to be finally closed at dusk, and to

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Oam.

Lady Day to Michaelmas.

Oam.

Michaelmas to Lady Day.

Regarding duty of the Watchmen of the two Societies the Committee is of opinion they should be required to come on duty at dusk throughout the year, to relieve each other at 11. Opm., and to remain on duty until 7. Oam.

Michaelmas to Lady Day (6. Oam. Lady Day to

Michaelmas), and that they should proclaim the time of night every half hour from 10. Opm.

The Porter on duty

to go round at least twice each night at uncertain hours to see that the Watchmen are on duty, and to report on them each morning to the Under Treasurer. (The orders of the two Societies already require the above duties but it appears that they have been neglected). Regarding the problems of the Churchyard which had been referred to the same Committee, it was considered advisable to carry into effect its division as proposed by Mr. Smirke and Mr. Wigg, the two Surveyors, and to recommend that the Parliament of Midd Temple should agree with Inner Temple in adopting the mode of division suggested by the Surveyors on 30 January last. The Committee recommended referring to the Surveyors consideration of the need to repair or remove the shop at the north end of the cloisters. Complaints having been made that the pews, books etc. in the Church are neglected and dirty, the Sexton to be

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admonished that unless these are kept clean he will be discharged. The regulations proposed above confirmed, except that the carriage gate at White Friars' should be closed at 10 instead of 12 o'clock, and no carriages to be admitted later, with the exceptions as named above; and the gate at Ram Alley until further Order to be closed at 10. Opm. instead of dusk - this subject to be further discussed next Term.

July 13

Mr. Gardner, the Sub-Treasurer's Clerk, to receive remuneration at ÂŁ100 for his services on various occasions, particularly for his remarks on the subject of chambers, for an account of the present state of the Books:relating to the Society's business, and for preparing an Index to the Bench Table Orders from Michaelmas Term 1800 to Michaelmas Term 1814 inclusive, and for forming a joint Report with the Sub-Treasurer's Clerk of Middle Temple (with appendix containing copies of all Acts of Parliament and Bench Table Orders on the subject of Gates, Watching and Warding of Inner Temple). Masters of the Bench to be notified that it will be moved at the first Parliament next Term that in future the rents of all chambers of the Society (except those appropriated to Benchers) will be collected by Mr. Gardner and paid daily into the Society's Rent Account . at Messrs. Gosling and Co., Bankers, and that an account of such receipts and payments will be kept by Mr.

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Gardner to be produced quarterly to the Committee for investigating the funds of the Society, and that an increase of [ - ] pounds per annum will be allowed to Mr. Gardner commencing from 5 July. [NOTE: the first record of a payment to Mr. Gardner for his duty of rent collection is for ÂŁ10, paid on 23 April 1822 as "one quarter's allowance due the 16th February last"]

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 13

Orders of last Term read. The Bench chambers late of Charles Wetherell and William Pott Esquires, and the newly made Bench chambers up two pair north in No. 5 Hare Court, to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified. Letter read dated 6 November from Mr. Henry Burton, a member and tenant of a chamber up three pair south in No. 2 Hare Court, requesting permission to erect a stove in his second room.

Mr. Smirke to survey and

report. Letter read dated 6 November from Saxe Bannister Esq., a barrister of Lincoln's Inn, requesting admission to the Library of this Society to examine and make extracts from the manuscripts there: this to be permitted in the presence of the Librarian.

cc-0 1821

MICHAELMAS TERM (Contld.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 13

The Committee appointed by B.T.O. of 6 July last to consider regulations for Commons for students, and also to consider whether the Order of 29 June last (regarding the exclusion of enrolled Attorneys or Solicitors) should be rescinded or modified; in the meantime the said Order not to apply to present members of the Society.

Members of the Committee to be notified

accordingly, and to be requested to meet at 11 o'clock on Thursday next. Nov. 15

Messrs. Johnson and Jordan to view chamber of George Heath Esq., a barrister, the ground chamber at No. 8 Crown Office Row (formerly known as No. 8 against the garden wall) and vault belonging, disposed of to Henry Storks Esq., a member. [Parliament 16 November: Mr. Storks, aged 42 last July,admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ25, admittance 40s.]

Nov. 16

Ordered as proposed at Bench Table of 13 July last for collection of chamber rents by Mr. Gardner, payment of moneys into the Rent Account at Messrs. Goslings and Col, and submission of a quarterly account by Mr. Gardner. Further consideration of proposal to rescind B.T.O. of 29 June last adjourned to Tuesday next, and Masters in town to be notified. PARLIAMENT

Nov. 16

Pensions for last half year assessed single.

551 1 82 1

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) Nov. 16

Officers of the House - allowances. Business as noted above. Ann Mainwaring, widow and executrix, and Henry Moreton Dyer and Thomas Hill Mortimer, executors of the will of Mr. William Mainwaring (late a member) deceased, having nominated Mr. William Hayley Courtenay, a member aged five years last February, on the assignment of Mr. Mainwaring's chamber up three pair west in No. 1 Fig Tree Court, Mr. Courtenay admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ4 (according to former Acts of Parliament). Henry Storks Esq., called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Michaelmas Term 18O3 (as his certificate shows), and now a member of this Society, requesting admission ad eundem

radum: approved.

Masters of the Bench disadmitted from, and admitted to, Bench chambers as follows (with admittances of 40s.) John Gurney Esq. from Bench chamber up two pair north in No. 5 Inner Temple Lane to chamber late of Charles Wetherell Esq. up one pair south in No. 3 Inner Temple Lane. Giles Templeman Esq. to chamber late Mr. Gurney's. Gibbes Walker Jordan Esq. to chamber late of William Potts Esq. up three pair north in No. 2 Inner Temple Lane. John Emilius Daniel Edward Finch Hatton to be Reader for the next Lent Vacation. The Treasurer for the time being and Messrs. William

1821

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) Harrison, Barne Barne, Snowdon Barne and Giles Templeman to form a committee for regulation of matters jointly with Middle Temple. Richard Baker and Henry Charles Litchfield Esqs., of the Bench and John Samuel HudSoAandEdmund Lushington of the Bar, to be auditors of the SubTreasurer's accounts. Richard Baker and Henry Charles Litchfield, Esqs. to be auditors of Mr. 445

accounts.

Henry Charles Litchfield Esq. unanimously elected Treasurer for the ensuing year.

November 1820 to 17 Ma

1821 (inclusive)

RECEIPTS Admittance into the House: Henry Young, Thomas Meggison, John Campbell Lees, Cobbett Derby, George Thomas White, George Butt, Samuel Richard Bosanquet, John Baptiste Questel, William Stedman Gillett, John Bird Fuller, George Abraham Crawley, Henry Hutton, John Ray Allen, John Parke, William Bond, George Day Wood, William Sutcliffe, John Henry Blencawe Churchill, William Devaynes Bedford, Robert George Cecil Fare, John Edward Parr, Thomas Stephens, James Felton Cook, Thomas Mitchenson Maude, George Croke, Robert Edmeston, Hugh William Smith, John Cox, George Bowen, Allan Sandys, Robert Boe-rBourne, Robert Lewis Willoughby, George Manning, James Alexander Manning 34 General Admissions at James Stamford Caldwell, by certificate from Lincoln's Inn Fines and Admittances into Chambers Fine for not Readin ThomasHarcourt Powell Esq. On call to the Bar Absent Commons Caution money for chambers Composition money (in lieu of vacations) Towards the organ

3. 6. 8

113. 6. 8

2. C. 0

2. O. 0 459. 5. 0 50. O. 0 33. 0. o 140. C. 0 70. 0. 0 14. 0. 0

Deposits made by students before keeping terms Com osition mone paid by students after admission to Commons

700. C.C

Mone

400. o. o

received on account of Commons Pensions and Preachers' Duties (for 1 19, on account Of gentlemen having chambers Of barristers on removal, death or otherwise Mone received of the Bankers From the General Account On the Rent Account

95. o. 0

200. O. 0 69.10. 3

7444. 7. 2 1000. O. 0

rs-4 Nov. 1820 to Ma1821

z Rents belon inm to the House - including Mr. Walter John Impeylate John Impey's) one Mr. Richard Ogle (late Savage's) one Mr. Charles Baldwin, rent due 27 Jan. 1821 Mr. Robert George Cecil Fane, one year William Cooke Hobson Lawes Esq., chamber late part of Library, at,-1-; Mr. Charles Jenyns (late Wellesley's) three Thomas Gregg Esq. (late Calthorp's) one Francis James Newman Rogers Esq. (late Winter's) one Mr. Henry Young,(? late Marshall's) one year Mr. John Leycester Adolphus (late Gregg's) one i George Chilton Esq.(? late Rogers') three ,'s Thos. Shiffner Esq., three

12.10. 0

6.5.0 O. 0 25.O. 0 15.15. 0 31.10. 0 20.G.

13.15. 0

47. 5. 0 5. 0 39.7. 6 31.10. C

Rents in all

1866. 2. 5

Recei ts in all

12,656.11.6

DISBURSEMENTS Balance of last Account due to Sub-Treasurer Return of Caution Moneto Barne Esq., Treasurer

953.12.11

Barne

98. 7. 2

Return of De osits on calls to the Bar to Messrs. â&#x20AC;˘ George Goodwin, William Grtmale Graham, William Watson Bolton, Giles Russell, William Parratt Carter Commons and allowances - paid to Head Cook -Michaelmas Term 1820 Hilary Term, 1821 for suppers in Hilary Term for dinners 6th and 12th December for dinner on Audit Day 14 Feb. To John Williams, Pannierman,for wine on Grand Day, Hilary Term - the same,for wine, tea, coffee etc. on Audit Day - the same, for wine, tea and coffeepart Michaelmas Term and Hilary Term

500. O. 0

432. 0. 7 425.18. 6 9. 4 8. 9 23.19. 7 12.10. 3

3.17. 8 16.15. 8

939. 0. 4

Nov. 1820 to Ma Wine Mr. Williams, for a pipe and 2 dozen port Messrs. Hilton & Co., samples of claret Mr. Lowell, samples of champagne Mr. Edwards, 15 dozen port Messrs. Gladstones, 6 doz and 2 bottles claret Messrs. Clark & Barlow, 20 dozen claret, 15 dozen port Messrs. Raikes & Newbery, 15 dozen port Messrs. Heatley & Co., 12 dozen brown sherry

1821

158. 6. 6 1. 7. 6 1. 1. 8 55.18. 0 35.12. 0 163.18. 0 53. 0. 0

Beer Mr. Capp, for malt Mr. Jackson, for hops Charles Todd, for brewing Salaries wa es and allowances The Sub-Treasurer, Mr. Norris - one his clerk, Mr. Gardner - two ;.;'s The Librarian, Dr. Rowlatt - two Mr. Faint, Chief Butler, one 4 the same, as supervisor of workmen, one 4 the same, allowance in lieu of chamber, two i's the same, in lieu of wine, one 4 Board wages to 5 Butlers and Pannierman, and one 4 wages to 4 Junior Butlers Allowances in lieu of chambers, two i's (see B.T.O. of 26 Nov. 1819 coiwning allowance in lieu of chambers) Mr. Hill, 2nd Butler Mr. Hardy, 2nd Waiter Mr. Richard Williams, 3rd Butler Mr. Brooksbank, 4th Butler Mr. William Hitching, 5th Butler Mr. Rickett (Head Cook) Allowances in lieu of wine, one i Mr. Hill Mr. Williams Mr. Brooksbank Mr. Wm. Hitching For attendance in Hall, Michaelmas and Hilary Terms Thomas Hitching, 1st waiter P. Hardy, 2nd waiter Wm. Hughes, 5th waiter Thos. Mills, 4th waiter Wm. Hurlestone, 5th waiter Thos. White, 6th waiter

46. 4. 0

52c. 7. 8

59.10. C 5. 0 4.10

84.19.10

2CC. 50. 50. 15.

0. C. O. O.

0 0 0 0

15. O. 0 50. 8. 0 12.10. 0 47. 3. 6

42. 25. 25. 30.

C. O. 0. O. O. O.

0 0 0 0 0 0

/2.10. 1. 0. 1. 0. 10.

0 0 0 0

15. 0. 0. 0. 4. 0. 4. 0. 4. 0.

0 0 0 0 0 0

csNov. 1820 to Ma1821 Henry Pickett, Head Cook, wages Michaelmas and Hilary Terms Henry Rickett, 2nd Cook, wages and allowances, one Daniel Mills,cook's assistant, allowances, Hilary Term - the same, wages one i Francis Starling, cook's 2nd assistant, allowances, Hilary Term - the same, wages one Catherine Woodlands, Head dishwasher, wages and board wages, two - the same, allowance for last Hilary Term Sarah Warwick, 2nd Didwasher, allowance, last Hilary Term Mr. Williams, Pannierman, wages twoand two4i-'swages and board wages for servant Charles Todd, attendance in cellar Michaelmas Term Hilary Term Charles Todd and J.J.Ingram, cleaning back Parliament chamber, one i John Hitching, Chief Porter, wages and allowances, one i - the same, allowance for collecting ashes, one 4 John Dollery, Under-porter, wages, one i - the same, for cleaning privies one William Durrant, gardener, wages and allowances, two John Drew, warder, 26 weeks John Nelson, for kee0.ng craft from mooring,twoA-T's The Tem le Church Dr. Rowlatt, Reader, 48 days and one salary and allowance in lieu of chamber Mr. Phillips,clertr.,salary one i Mr. Price,organist,salary two 7-'s Francis Strahan, Sexton, wages and allowances,two Z's

10. O. 0 10.C.

3.C. 0 10. 0 0 3.O. 10. 0

2.11. 1 1.

5. 0 o.o

67. 4â&#x20AC;˘

1.17. 1.13.

6 0

3.12. 0 2.10. C 10.0.

4â&#x20AC;˘0.

5.0.

3c. c. 0 18. 4. 0

2. 0

30.10. 7.10.

4 0

12.10. 0 7.10. 0

Wages and salaries - total Pensions and allowances inursuance of Snecial Orders Mrs. Reynolds,two 2 4's Ann Bingham,two L's, Elizabeth Lock, two

892.11. 0

5.o. 0 2.10. 0 5. C.

s-57 Nov. 1820 to Ma Dorothy Collins, two Mary Haines, two Mark Reynolds, one Mr. Barrow, two Executors of Revd. Dr. Wilcress (late Reader of the Temple Church) one 8 days allowance to 13 February when he died

2.10. 2.10. 6.10. 30. O.

0 0 li 0

47.8.

153. 5. 32.12. 1743.16. 36.5. 96. 4. 220. 9. 12.9.o 34. 2. 34.16. 89.8. 62.9. 58. 4.

o o o o o c

1821

Amelia Eldershaw, for care of Edward Temple 26 weeks Bills for work done in the new buildin Messrs. Barrow & Mowbray, locks and fastenings Messrs. Dixon and Son, ornamental painter - balance of bill Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers Messrs. Vigers,joiners Mr. Burnell, mason Mr. McCarthy, plasterer Messrs. Bernastpm4 plasterers Mr. Burton, plumber Mr. Willis, glazier Messrs. Egerton & Wise, painters Messrs. Moorman, smiths Mr.Downer, smith Mr. Reynolds, wireworker Mr. Parker, bronze letters for inscription Messrs. Summers, ventilators Mr. Whibley, Clerk of Works Messrs. Barron & Mills, for rolling blinds in the Library Taxes etc. New River Water Co. one 4 One i year assessment for paving To Mr. Hill, for one i year assessed taxes Nicholas Troy, turncock,for playing engines,two 4.'s Li-htinand watchin Watching to Christmas Christmas gratuity WatchingMarch Gas Light Company, on account Gas Light Co. balance to Christmas Charles Todd, for tending lamps in Hall, one 4 Tradesmen's Bills Mr. Middleton, for writing desk Mr. Blunt, repairing and cleaning barometer Mr. Underwood, for 12 dozen knives and forks

0 o o c o

4.11. 0 11.12. 0 92. 7. 6 7. c. o

2736.17. 6

6.10.o 1.1.o 57.1.11 5. 0 138.17. 10. O. 141.8. 200. O. 300. 3.

3 0 3 0 6

5.5.

1.10. 6 8. 6 12. O. 0

64.17.11

8o4.14. o

Nov. 1820 to Ma

1821 C..

Messrs. Brameb, for fountain ink stand Mr. Hill, silversmith Mr. Swift, Pewterer Disbursements By Francis Strahan, Sexton by the same, a moiety By Mr. Phillips, Clerk of the Temple Church By Mr. Williams, pannierman, to 15 Feb.

7.0 34.19.0 34.16.6 2.14.11 4. 5. 7 3.13. 6 52.19.6

Linen allowance to Junior Butlers, one i Miscellaneousa ments James Gardner, gratuity for extra work during Sub-Treasurer's illness and for surveying and making Map of Inner Temple Mr. James Hunt, for gravel for the garden Paid for 14 Sermons to 13 May Stamps and postage Paid for two oaths for identifying James Topping Esq. John Hitching, Chief Porter, for assistance in Library cleaning John Dollery, Under Porter,for assistance in Library cleaning To Messrs. Goslin& General Account Rent Account

85.1. 6

63.13.6 35. 0. 0

50. 0. 0 299. 0. 0 29. S. 0 7.14.8 3. 0 2. 0 2. 2. 0

390. 9. 8

Shar eBankers

3183.6. 4 1912.7.10

Total Disbursements

15,345.5. 2i

Receipts

12,656.11. 6

Due to Sub-Treasurer to balance this account

688.13.8i 13,345.5. 2i

18 Ma1821

to 16 November 1821 (inclusive)

z RECEIPTS Balance of last Account

688.13.83

Admittances into the House:Alexander Haldane, Thomas Lloyd Gittins, Edward Moulton Archdale, James Townsend Sawari, John Adams, John Campbell, Ebenezer Ware, William Augustus Williams, Edward Dewhurst, Frederick North, Robert Jope Kinsman, George Frederick Carden, Martin Blake, Price Watkis, James Paterson, Henry Downer Stapylton, Samuel Bertie Ambrose, George Tonkin Shortland, William Henry Coppinger, James Webster, George Burstead Farrant, John Job Rawlinson. 22 General Admissions at Joseph Jekyll - gratis

3. 6. 8

73.6.8

2. O. 0

6.0.o

William Pitt Eykin and Alexander Hardern - by certificate from Middle Temple. Henry Storks - by certificate from Lincoln's Inn.

3 admissions by certificate at Fines and Admittances into chambers

131.10.o

Fine for not Readin Caution Moneon call to the Bench Gibbes Walker Jordan Esq. Giles Templeman Esq. On call to the Bar Absent Commons Caution money for chambers Composition money Towards the organ

50. o. o O. 0 100. 100. O. 0

2CO. O. 0 24. 100. 50. 10.

O. C. C. O.

0 0 0 0

Deposits by students before keeping terms Comnosition moneby students after admission to Commons

1400.O. 0

Mone received on account of Commons

ic16.18.3

Pensions and Preachers' Duties Balance for 1 19 received of Mr. Hill Of barristers on removal, deaths etc.

120. O. 0

148.12. 2 97.16.10

510D

18 Ma

1821 to 16 November 1821 (inclusive)

Monereceived of the Bankers On General Account On the Rent Account

5109.17.11 535.15. 0

Rents belon into the House - including J012 Drew, for shop late Wagner & Haines, one i Mr. Thomas Harrison, three .17's The Hon. Charles Ewan Law,(late Deacon's) one i Mr. Charles Kerry Okey (late Graham's) one i Mr. William Wright (late Stricklands) three -4's Executors of Thomas White Esq.one 11to 1 April William Hanmer Esq. (late White's) one i

2.2. 0 23.12. 6 23.O.

15.15. 0 45.O.

8.15. 0 17.10. 0

Rents in all

1194.16.6

Recei ts under noarticular head Of Mr. Phillips, for burial grounds

1.0.

Receipts in all

10,269.13.4

DISBURSEMENTS Return of Denosits on calls to the Bar to Jacob Phillips, John Thomas Mayne and Richard Leir(3) Commons and allowances,paid to Head Cook Easter Term SuppersEaster Term SuppersTrinity Term To John Williams, pannierman for wine, tea and coffee, Easter Term for the same, Trinity Term for wine on Grand Day, Easter Term for the samein Trinity Term

O. 0

488.13.11 13.19.4 11.9. 4 6 15.10. 0 11.5. 6 11.0. 0

576. 0. 7

124.19. 0 2. 8. 6

127. 7. 6

14.2.

Wine Messrs. Shiffner,for 17 dozen burgundy Mr. Ashley,for samples of wine Salarieswa es and allowances The Sub-Treasurer, Mr. Morris, one i - his clerk, Mr. Gardner,two -Z-'s The Librqrian, Dr. Rowlatt,two Tz's Mr. Faint, Chief Butler,one i the same, as supervisor of workmen,one the same, allowance in lieu of chamber one 3

300.

200. 0. 0

50.0. 0 50.0. 15.O.

0 0 15.0. 0

25. 4. 0

1821 Ma

Mr. Williams, Pannierman, wages two and two .4'swages and board for servant Mr. Smirke, surveyor, one year

to November

67. 4. 6 40. o. o

Allowances in lieu of chamber, one i, to Mr. Hill, 2nd Butler Mr. Richard Williams, 3rd Butler Mr. Samuel Brooksbank, 4th Butler Mr. William Hitching, 5th Butler Mr. Paul Hardy, 2nd Waiter Mr. Henry Rickett (Head Cook) For attendance in Hall, Easter and Trinity Terms William Hughes, 1st Waiter (Promoted from 3rd Waiter on retirement of Thomas Hitching) Paul Hardy, 2nd Waiter Thomas Mills, 3rd William Hurlestone, 4th Waiter Thomas White, 5th Waiter Joseph Muskett, 6th " (part Easter Term and Trinity Term) Henry Rickett, Head Cook, wages Easter Term and allowance one 4 Henry Rickett, 2nd Cook, wk.:esone i Daniel Mills, cook's assistant, allowance Easter and Trinity Terms Cooks' allowance for finding pewter and brass Francis Sterling, cook's 2nd assistant, allowances Easter and Trinity Terms Catherine Woodlands, 1st dishwasher, wages two 71'sand board wages - the same, allowance Easter and Trinity Terms Sarah Warwick, 2nd dishwasher, allowance Easter and Trinity Terms Charles Todd, attendance in cellar Easter and Trinity Terms Charles Todd and J.J.Ingram, cleaning back Parliament chamber John Hitchin,7,Chief Porter, wages and allowance in lieu of stall, one i - the same, for collecting dust and ashes, one i John Dollery, Under-Porter, wages one i - the same, for cleaning privies one William Durrant, gardener, wages and allowances,two .2,'s - the same, allowance for cleaning garden seats etc. John Drew, warder, 26 weeks

21.0. 12.10. 15.0. 10. L. 12.10. 10.10.

0 0 0 0 0 0

15. 0. 0 o. o 0. 0 4â&#x20AC;˘ 0. 0 4. C. 0 3. 0. C.

C. o 2.12. 8 2.8.o 2.0.

3.16. 6 3.12. 0 2.18. 0 10.0. 0 o. o C.o 30. 0. 0 2.2. 18.4.

0 0

1821 Ma John Nelson, for keeping craft from mooring, two 1,;'s Nicholas Troy, turncock, two Mr. Dutton, for care of Turret'clock, one year Mr. Hill, poundage for collecting pensions and preachers' duties for 1819 The Tem le Church The Master, the Revd. Rennell, one year The Reader, the Revd. Rowlatt, two salary and allowance in lieu of chamber The organist, Mr. Price, two .4-'s The Clerk, Mr. Phillips, one i The Sexton, Francis Strahan, two , 's The organ tuner, Mr. Russell, one year

2. 2. 0

5. o 10. O. 0

8.14.3 100. 0. 0

40.o. 0 12.10. 0 7.10. 0 7.10. 0

Total all salaries and allowances

913.14.11

Pensions and allowances in ursuance of Snecial Orders Mrs. Reynolds, two 11,'s Ann Bingham, two â&#x20AC;&#x153;'s Thomas Hitching, three :1:'s (late 1st Waiter retired: See B.T.O. of 15 May) Dorothy Collins, two 2.â&#x20AC;&#x17E;'s Mary Haines, two i's Elizabeth Locic,two ^ Mr. Barrow, two :'s

2.10. 2.10. 5. O. 50. G.

C 0

Amelia Eldershaw, nursing Edward Temple, 26 weeks

10.2.

5. G. 0 2.10. C 22.10. 0 0

80. 2. 0

Total Bills for work done in the House To Mr. Smirke, surveyor, commission on bills for rebuilding Library Taxes etc. New River Water Co., one i Cne i year assessment for paving To Mr. Hill, for one i year assessed taxes Li htinand watchin Watching to Midsummer If "Michaelmas Gas Light Co,one :24: City of London Gas Light 2:Coke Co. one Charles Todd,for tending lamps in Hall Books Messrs. Nicholls,for 2nd Vol-me of Clutterbuck's History of Hertfordshire

to November

535.15.o 6.10.o 1.1. o 57.1.11

64.12.11

138.15.6 147.13.6 83.14.6 88.14.6 5.5.o

469. 8. o

6. 6.0

561

1821 Ma to Nov. Tradesmen'sBills Messrs. Bramah,for two patent brass padlocks and keys Mr. Lear, turner - the same, a moiety bill Messrs. Wilks, printers Messrs. Hill & Parkinson,wax chandlers Disbursements By John Williams, panniermanto 6 June - the sameto 19" By Francis Strahan, Sexton (2) By Mr. Phillips, Clerk to Temple Church By John Hitching,Chief Porter MiscellaneousPa ments James GardnerB.T.O. 13 July 1821: a special payment for various services Messrs. Brundrett,Lawton & Spinks, solicitors Messrs. Brundrett& Spinks,solicitors Messrs. Brundrett,Spinks & Reddish, solicitors Paid for 13 sermons Stamps and postage To Messrs. Goslin& General Account Rent Account

3. 3. 2.6. 10. 21. 3.

0 o 0 0

36. 3. 2

63. 5. 2

18.11. 0 45. 4. 0 2.17. 4 3.10. c 7.15. 0

77.17. 4

100. 0. 0

3.3. 0 11.16. 8 86.19. 0 27.6. 0 6.14. 7

235.19.3

Shar e3ankers

Total Disbursements

4503. 5.10 1174.18.10

9790- 5- ci

(includingbalance of last Account) Receipts Due from Sub-treasurer, to balance this Account

10,269.13.4 479. S. 3i 9,790. 5. Gi

104

HENRY CHARLES LITCHFIELD3 ESQUIRE

TREASURER

November 17 1821 to November 15 1822

MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Francis Maseres, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer: John (Mitford) Baron Redesdalel: The Right Hon. Nathaniel Bondl of H.M.Council: Sir

â&#x20AC;¢

t ,

: Richard Baker, William Hood Esquires: Sir Richard Clayton1, Sir John Coxe Hippisley, Baronets: Joseph Jekyll of H.M.Council: Benjamin Johnson, Henry Hall)",Keane Fitzgerald, William Bakerl, William Welch, John Newdigate Ludford1, Barne Barne, Thomas Harcourt Powell1'2, John Emilius

Daniel Finch Hatton, William

Pott Esquires: James Scarlett, Charles Wetherell, William Harrison of H.M.Council: Snowdon Barne Esquire: John Gurney of H.M.Council: Giles Templeman, Gibbs Walker Jordan Esquires.

Made no attendance during this Treasurership.

Died May 1822.

Died 3 October 1822: buried in Temple Church.

1821-1822

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 19

Petition read of Maria Stirling, widow of Francis Stirling, late turnspit of the Society for eight years, who was affected by lunacy in 1820 and became incapable of earning a livelihood: he died last July leaving a son of eight years unprovided for, and the petitioner's business providing scanty profits she is unable to pay the cost of his funeral after the expense of his long illness. To be paid ÂŁ15 as a charity. Letter read from Frederick Eden Esq. and others complaining of negligence by the Warder and other officers in not preventing noise by boys and children: the Warder admonished by the Bench and the Chief Porter directed to enforce strict performance of Warder's duties. The thanks of the Society to be given to Martin John Gurney for his present of his portrait.

Nov. 20

Report read of Committee appointed to consider Order of 29 June last relating to dining in Commons, as follows "Committee recall Bench Table Order of 3 and 4 Philip and Mary and Order of Chancellor and twelve Judges of 16 Charles 2 as indicating principles on which the Societies of the four Inns of Court are instituted. "The number of students admitted during the last 5 years

has

been 255, numbers having increased

during the past two years, and instances have

trb 1821-1822

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 20

occurred of students having to dine in the Butteries for want of accommodation in Hall. "The Committee has been anxious to reconcile the object of the Order of 29 June last of affording sufficient accommodation for Bar students with existing rights and interests, and propose the rescinding of that Order and its replacement with the following Regulations: "1. No gentleman admitted after the date of this Order to be allowed to keep Commons in Hall without a recipiatur from the Treasurer, or in his absence from two Benchers. No such recipiatur shall be given until the usual Bond has been given, composition paid, and a deposit made of ÂŁ100 unless a certificate is produced of membership of the College of Advocates in Scotland, or of Oxford, Cambridge or Dublin University: and also a declaration signed that the object of seeking admission to Commons is to be called to the Bar; provided that no deposit shall be required of a gentleman wishing to be called to the Irish Bar, and producing a certificate of admission to the King's Inns Dublin. No student hereafter admitted to Commons to be allowed to dine more than 20 Terms, except in the Term in which he shall apply for call.

5177 1821-1822

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 20

4. In future any gentleman admitted a member for the purpose of holding chambers and not admitted to Commons shall pay a composition of half the sum usually charged for Commons (on application to the Bench). Signed: H.C.Litchfield, Wm. Harrison, J. Gurney, B. Barne, G. Templeman, G.W.Jordan." The same approved, and Order of 29 June last to be rescinded and the foregoing Regulations substituted.

Nov. 21

Memorial read of Mr. Charles John Crompton, a student, stating that on that day he had paid to the Sub-Treasurer the usual charges prior to being called to the Bar, including ÂŁ20 caution money for buying a chamber, on the understanding that this would be repaid on purchase of a chamber within two years, but that this condition will be impossible to fulfil as purchase of a chamber for life is no longer required or allowed: he therefore prays the Bench to order the return of this charge.

This to be considered on Friday in the first

full week of next Term, and Masters to be notified. Nov. 22

Mr. John Charles Montgomery of

? J Grey Abbey in

County Down, having applied for admission to the Society for the purpose of being called to the Irish Bar and wishing to keep this present Term, but finding that he is required by the regulation adopted on 20 November to produce a certificate of his being a student of King's Inn Dublin or to make a deposit of

S-13 1821-1822

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 22

ÂŁ100: time being insufficient for him to produce such certificate to enable him to keep this Term, on his undertaking to produce a certificate on or before Friday in the first full week of next Term, he to be given a recipiatur by the Treasurer or two Masters to allow him to dine in Commons.

Nov. 23

To be a call to the Bar this Term. Messrs. William Furlonge and Charles John Crompton to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 23 November: called] Charles Todd and James Ingram, washpots, petitioning that for their duties of cleaning the back Parliament chamber, dusting the H all and two back Butteries, washing the plate and waiting at the Bench Table, and washing and cleaning the spoons and glasses from the students' side and the mugs, pitchers and chamber ewers, for which they received only ÂŁ7.

4s.

per

annum between

them, and praying some increase: this to be referred to the Committee appointed on 16 November 1819 to superintend chamber lettings etc. Letter read from John Emilius Daniel Edward Finch Hatton Esquire, a Bencher, requesting that his attendance this term

may

be excused on account of

indisposition: ordered that the Term to be allowed as kept. Nov. 24

Messrs. Barne Barne and Templeman to be of the Committee appointed on 16 November 1819 to superintend

511 1821-1822

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 24 Nov. 27

chamber lettings. The Committee for superintending chamber lettings recommending an additional allowance of ten shillings per term to each of the washpots and dishwashers, this to be allowed from the first day of this Term.

Nov. 29

Memorial read of Mr. Montagu Browne, stating that he was admitted of the Society in 1817 in order to keep Terms for the Irish Bar, to which he was called in Michaelmas Term 1820 after keeping eight Terms: that he now wishes to be called to the English Bar and had applied for permission to keep his remaining four Terms in the Society, but is informed that not having made a deposit of £100 on entering he could not keep the four Terms but must now either keep three years further Terms, or produce a certificate of two years' Terms kept at an English University or Trinity College, Dublin, to entitle him to keep the remaining four Terms: he relies on the liberality of the Bench to allow him to keep his remaining quota of Terms on making the usual deposit of £100.

Ordered this request

be not complied with. Memorial read of William Whateley Esq., stating that his chamber on the third floor of Paper Buildings was let to the last tenant from year to year at £40 per annum, now increased to £70 which he hopes will be reconsidered. Two Benchers having viewed and reported value of the chamber as £70, no abatement to be allowed.

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MICHAELMAS

TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 29

Messrs. Brundrett

and Co. to proceed against John

Crafts Esq. to recover the arrears of rent due to the Society. Nov. 30

Memorial read of Edward Drake Brockman Esq., a barrister,

stating that he had been confirmed tenant

of No. 10 Harcourt Buildings, occupation

which was unfit for

until it had been painted and repaired, and

praying that this might be done and the rent not to commence until such time as it was fit to occupy. Work to be carried out under the supervision

of the

Surveyor. Letter read from Mr. Joshua Rowe, a member and tenant of No.

was dilapidated painting.

Hare Court, stating that his chamber and dirty and requesting

repairs and

This to be done under the supervision

the Surveyor. Mr. Smirke, with the Surveyor of the Middle Temple, to survey the Master's house and report what repairs are needed. The Committee

for superintending

chamber lettings

to report regarding rent to be required of tenants in

taking chambers, or what notice should be given or in what other manner the terms of letting should be promulgated: this to be considered on Tuesday in the first full week of next Term, and Masters in town to be notified. William Hitching, the fifth Butler to be paid ÂŁ50 for his work of dusting and cleaning the books and

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presses in the Library from 9 November 1820 to Christmas next. William Hitching to attend in the Library during opening hours, from 10 until 3 o'clock, and tend the fires and dry rub the floor of the new room and keep it clean and free from dust, also the books and presses in it, under the direction of the Librarian: he to receive ÂŁ30 per annum for this duty, commencing Christmas next.

[Omission entered here]

TRINITY TERM 1821 Mr. Daniel Whittle Harvey, having kept eleven Terms and signified his desire to be called to the Bar, his name was put up in Hall on the 22 June last as a candidate, but later withdrawn at his own request.

HILARY TERM Jan. 29

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Orders of last te, 1 read. Messrs. Robert

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Senhouse, having paid their duii ies to the House, to have their bonpfsdelivered Mr. Samue

Charles Cro s Fish pet tioni

confirmed enant to th John Cr fts Esq. at consi.derationof Jan,--31

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Letter-to-the-Tre-as-urerdated 27 Janua

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Orders of last Term read. Messrs. Robert Wain, Thomas Bruce and James Lowther Senhouse, having paid their duties to the House, to have their bonds delivered up. Mr. Samuel Charles Cross Fish petitioning to be confirmed tenant to the Society of the chamber late of John Crofts Esq. at No. 10 Crown Office Row north, consideration of.this postponed.

Jan. 31

Letter to the Treasurer dated 27 January read, from Samuel Twyford Esq., a barrister, requesting a survey of his chamber at No. 10 Crown Office Row south held as tenant of the Society to consider repairing, also his proposal to remove the wainscot partition dividing bedroom and sitting room and substitute folding doors. The Surveyor to report on the same.

Feb. 1

Memorial of Charles John Crompton Esq., praying a refund of the caution money for buying a chamber paid by him on call to the Bar, to be considered on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified. At the Parliament on Friday next consideration to be made whether in consequence of the decision of the Bench to dispose of no more chambers, the Act of Parliament of 18 November 1683 (ordering that no member should thenceforth be called to the Bar unless he owned a chamber ofpaid

20 as caution money to buy one

within two years following his call) should be repealed, and if repealed whether money already received as

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HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Feb. 1

caution money should be returned, and since what period.

Masters in town to be notified.

PARLIAMENT Feb. 1

Officers of the House - allowances. Mr. Percival Edmund Litchfield, only son of Henry Charles Litchfield, Treasurer of the Society, specially admitted gratis. BENCH TABLE

Feb. 5

Letter read from Mr. Smirke, the Surveyor to the Sub-Treasurer, acquainting him that the New River Company had agreed that the rent for the supply of water to the new water closets should be 10s.6d. for each set of chambers whose tenants use the closets, and that the rent to be paid to the Society by tenants of chambers using the closets should be 24 guineas per annum.

Ordered that keys of the closets be issued to

occupiers of chambers who may desire to use the same, and that no laundress, clerk, servant or other person be allowed to use the same, and that the rent of ÂŁ2.12s.6d. per annum be collected half-yearly. Proposal for enclosure of the passage between the north side of the Hall and the south side of Buildings to be considered on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified. James Stamford Caldwell Esq., tenant to the Society of a chamber up three pair at No. 14 Paper Buildings, requesting by letter to have his chamber repaired,

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HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Feb.

painted and whitewashed.

Mr. Smirke to survey and

report on what needs to be done. Consideration of petition of Mr. Samuel Charles Cross Fish, regarding chamber late of John Crofts Esq. at No. 10 Crown Office Row north, postponed to Friday next. The Sub-Treasurer represting that Thomas Bodkin, a watchman, was very ill and weak and unable to petition for relief, to be paid 8s. weekly until next Term if he continues ill and unable to work. Benchers to consider on Friday next whether Mr. David Whittle Harvey's name should be struck off the books of the Society, his bond delivered up and his deposit returned for the causes certified by Masters of the Bench to the twelve Judges on Mr. Harvey's petition and appeal, which had been dismissed. Mr. Harvey has leave to attend at Inner Temple Hall at 7 o'clock on that evening to show cause against the same.

Masters in town and Mr. Harvey to be notified.

[Noted:

"See the Judges' decision entered at the end of this Term".]

Feb. 7

Memorial read of John Crofts Esq., a barr.ister, stating that he was called to the Bar in Trinity Term 1820 but now wishes to be disbarred, and requests the Masters of the Bench to direct as necessary. Ordered that consideration be postponed. Mr. Smirke reporting that there is no objection to Mr. Twyford's proposal for the removal of a partition

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(B.T.O. 31 Jan.) in his chamber at No. 10 Crown Office Row south, and that the same is in want of repair and redecoration.

Mr. Twyford to have leave to make the

alteration and the chamber to be redecorated under Mr. Smirke's supervision. Messrs. Westcott and Hancock, slaters

to the

Society, having delivered their resignation, a slater to be appointed by Mr. Treasurer. Feb. 8

To be a call to the Bar this Term. Messrs. George Browne and George Barrett Leonard to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 8 Feb: called] Mr. Daniel Whittle Harvey having requested on payment of his duties delivery of his bond and return of his deposit, approved [see B.T.O. 5 Feb.] Messrs. Templeman and Jordan, two of the Benchers having viewed Bench chamber of Thomas Harcourt Powell Esq. up four pair at No. 10 Crown Office Row north, report that if no gentleman should wish to take the whole, the same may be divided in two.

Mr. Smirke to

report whether the same may be divided and if no gentleman wishes to take the whole, this to be done. On consideration of proposal to enclose the passage between the Hall and Twisden's Buildings, this to be considered further on Friday in the first full week of next Term, and Masters in town to be notified. Proposal to be considered on Friday in the first

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full week of next Term that in future the ÂŁ20 deposited as caution money on call to the Bar for buying a chamber within two years (pursuant to an Act of Parliament of 1683) shall either be returned to a gentleman on his purchase of a chamber within two years of call, or be allowed in part payment of rent for the first and second years in case of his becoming a tenant and occupier of a chamber.

If he neither

purchases nor occupies a chamber, the money shall be forfeit. The memorial of Charles John Crompton Esq. and the applications of John Thomas Mayne, Jacob Phillips and John Charles Kirkman Esqs. respecting caution money for buying chambers to be considered next Term. The petition of Mr. Samuel Charles Cross Fish for confirmation of his tenancy of the chamber late of John Craft E.3q.to be referred to the Committee for letting chambers. Greatcoats to be provided for the watchmen and warders of the Society. John Dollery, the Under Porter, petitioning for the payment of a bill for painting his chamber, and an allowance for necessaries for cleaning the privies, he to be paid an additional allowance of ÂŁ2 per annum for the privies but the residue of his petition to be rejected.

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Business as noted above. BENCH TABLE

Feb. 9

Order of Parliament read of Middle Temple dated 8 instant, to effect that the organ in the Temple Church be cleaned and repaired as recommended by the organ builders (Messrs. Russell and Son) in their communication of 25 January 1822, requesting that Mr. Reaston will report to the Bench the dirty state of the interior of the very superior instrument in the Temple Church, so that they may be permitted to clean it (which has not been done since the repair of the Church in 1811), as tuning is impossible in its present state. Russell and Son also suggest alteration of two stops in the Choir Organ, the Cremona and Vox Humana, the latter "by reason of the change of style of playing" to be fastened up and the former revoiced. Their charge for this work and cleaning not to exceed ÂŁ20. Concurrence of Middle Temple. Inner Temple also concurs and to inform Middle Temple accordingly. Mr. James Gardner, Sub-Treasurer's Clerk, having applied to rent a garrett now in the possession of Mr. Sutton Sharpe up three pair at No. 3King's Bench Walk (expected to be vacant at Lady Day), but not being a member of the Society, and it now being decided that chambers should be let to none but members: ordered that Mr. Gardner to have possession of the garrett

1822

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Feb. 9

from Lady Day not as a tenant but rent-free during pleasure, to accommodate him in collecting the rents of the Society and in performance of his other duties as Sub-Treasurer's Clerk.

[See B.T.O. 5 Feb.]

Note a

ended dated "Russell Square, Feb. 1st 1833"

from C. Abbott to H.C.Litchfield Esq., Treasurer of Inner Temple, enclosing copy of opinion of Judgeb on petition of D.W.Harvey Esq., as verbally announced to him at Serjeant's Inn Hall that evening: to the effect that the Benchers of Inner Tem7le have acted properly in refusing to call petitioner to the Bar and dismissing his petition".

EASTER TERM BENCH TABLE April 30

Orders of last term read. Proposal that a bottle of port be allowed to each mess of students dining in Hall to be considered on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified. Mr. Anthony Browne, a member, having paid his duties to have his bond delivered up. Memorial of John Crofts Esq., a barrister, requesting to be disbarred, to be considered on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified. Mr. Thomas Edwards, law stationer of No. 5 Lamb Building, petitioning to be allowed a chamber or other place in which to continue business with his partner,

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) April 30

Mr. Benjamin Evison, following notice to quit his present shop on 24 June, and to be allowed to remain in possession until the workmen are ready to take down the building: refused. Letter read from James Martin Esq., a barrister and proprietor of a chamber at No. 1 Tanfield Court, complaining of the offensive smell and injury to health from the defective state of the sewer running beneath his chamber: this to be repaired under the direction of Mr. Smirke, the Surveyor. Mr. William Jackson, a member, tenant to the Society of a room up four pair at No. 10 Crown Office Row north, and occupier of the remainder of the floor, requesting permission to enclose the same down to the third floor to make more compact and prevent annoyance, while furnishing a key to the occupier of the chamber on the fourth floor at No. 10 Crown Office Row south to allow access to the enclosure: Mr. Jackson to be at liberty to proceed provided that Mr. Squire (occupier of the chamber on the fourth floor, Crown Office Row south) has no objection.

May 3

Proposal to enclose passage between the north side of the Hall and the south side of Twisden's Buildings considered and negatived. Proposal at Bench Table of 8 February regarding amendment of the Act of Parliament of 1683 regulating caution money, further considered: ordered that ÂŁ10 of

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May3

the ÂŁ20 caution money be returned to gentlemen called to.the Bar since 5 June 1816, and in future ÂŁ10 only to be paid as caution money. [Parliament, 10 May: Act of 1683 repealed, and new Order confirmed]. Memorial considered of John Crafts Esq., a barrister (B.T.O. 30 April].

He to be disbarred, his

name struck off the books of the Society, his bond returned and a certificate of disqualification supplied. A bottle of port wine to be allowed to each mess of students in Hall from Monday next. Thomas Bodkin, a watchman, to be allowed 8s. per week until next Term or his fitness for duty. May 9

Memorial read of Mr. Francis Cohen, a member, praying permission to be allowed to read in the Library out of hours since the transcripts of the late Sylvester Petyt Esq. deposited there would assist him in the preparation of a new edition of the Votes of Parliament, for which he has been appointed a Sub-Commissioner by the Commissioners of the Public Records. Reply to be made that the Treasurer and Benchers do not think it right to comply. A bottle of white wine from the Benchers' cellar to be allowed to every two mess of barristers and students dining in the Hall on Grand days and a pint to the last four (a bottle if more than four).

May 10

The Bench chamber fallen to the House by the death

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 10

of Thomas Harcourt Powell Esq. to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified. Read a statement by the Pannierman of his duty, salary, allowances and emoluments, and the regulations for supplying the students with wine from the Society's cellars: this to be considered on Friday next and Masters in town to be notified. Consideration to be also given that day to abatement in the proposed charge for use of the water closets at Nos. 8, 9, 10 and 11 King's Bench Walk. PARLIAMENT

May 10

Pensions for last half year assessed single. Officers of the House - allowances. Business as noted above. BENCH TABLE

May 11

Complaints made of disregard of regulations for preventing nuisance by discharge of ashes, dust etc. from chambers. The Under Treasurer to write to occupiers of chambers in the Society requesting them to provide some vessel for the collection of ashes etc. ready for collection early in the day by the dustman employed by the Head Porter and to instruct their laundresses and servants to deposit ashes etc. only in the vessel provided and not in open parts of the Inner Temple, or else in the receptacle provided at the bottom of King's Bench Walk.

Waste water must

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EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 11

be discharged into the grates of the sinks near the chambers and not at a distance. Five hundred copies of the above Order to be printed.

May 15

Messrs. Barne Barne and Jordan to view chamber of Roger Kynaston Esq., a barrister, up three pair north at No. 12 Paper Buildings and report what sum should be paid for its purchase.

May 17

To be a call to the Bar this Term. Mr. Edward Rogers to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 18 May: called] Names to be sent for choice of Readers: To Lyon's Inn: Messrs. Henry Peter Standley, James Stamford Caldwell and John Trotter. To Clifford's Inn: Messrs. Charles Monro, Henry John Stephen and Charles Carpenter Bompass. To Clement's Inn: Messrs. Thomas Joshua Platt, Thomas Cadogan Willatts and Francis John Newman Rogers. Upon further consideration of the Pannierman's statement of his duties etc. (see B.T.O. 10 May) to be paid ÂŁ40 as compensation for his loss in not selling wine in Hall, that no additional annual allowance be made, that the Wine Licence be no longer paid by the Society and coals for the Library be supplied by a regular coal merchant. Messrs. Barne Barne and Jordan having viewed

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chamber of Roger Kynaston Esq. (B.T.O. 15 May), and Mr. Smirke having valued it at £800, Mr. Treasurer to agree purchase at that price, or less if it can be agreed. On consideration of possible abatement of charge for use of water closets at 8, 9,

10 and 11 King's

Bench Walk, rent to be two guineas per annum. Letter being read from Mr. Sutton Sharpe dated 15 May requesting some allowance for the repairs he had done to the garret chamber he lately occupied at No. 3 King's Bench Walk and £20 paid by him to the former tenant for the replacement of casements by sash windows, and for book cases installed by Mr. Sharpe which Mr. Gardner, the present occupier, declines purchasing: Mr. Sharpe to be paid £20 and be at liberty to take away the bookcases. Messrs. Brundrett and Co. to apply to Joseph Chitty Esq. and Mr. Ambrose Clare for arrears of rent, and in case of neglect to sue. Master Giles Templeman to be one of the Superintendents of the garden in place of the Rt. Hon. Nathaniel Bond. N41,46141ti Tme PARLIAMENT ,

May 17

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Business as noted above. John Emilius Daniel Edward Finch Hatton Esq. to continue Reader of the Society. Masters of the Bench disadmitted from, and

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admitted to, Bench Chambers, with admittances of 405â&#x20AC;˘ James Scarlett Esq. from ground chamber north in No. 4 staircase Inner Temple Lane to the chamber, lately fallen to the House by the death of Thomas Harcourt Powell Esq., up four pair in No. 10 Crown Office Row north. John Gurney Esq. from chamber up one pair south in No. 3 Inner Temple Lane, to the chamber late Mr. Scarlett's. BENCH TABLE

May 18

Wednesday 12 June to be Grand Day, and tne Lord Chief Justice Abbott and other judges formerly of the House to be invited.

TRINITY TERM BENCH TABLE June 11

Orders of last Term read. Mr. Edward Serocold Pearce, a member, to have his bond delivered up on payment of his duties. Mr. Treasurer reporting that he had treated for purchase of chamber of Roger Kynaston Esq. (B.T.O. 15 and 17 May) for the sum of ÂŁ800, this to be paid out of the Treasury. The payment of 8s. per week to be continued to Thomas Bodkin until further order. Rules and orders to be observed by porters, watchmen and warders of the two Societies of the Temple read and

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TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 11

confirmed: 250 copies to be printed.

Orders as

follows The Head and Under Porters to attend regularly by day to keep away beggars and criers of old clothes and to prevent nuisances and preserve good order, and to this end porters to go on no errands or messages except on the Society's business. The Porters to attend their respective gates every night alternately, from 10. Opm. until 6. Oam. from Lady Day to Michaelmas, and until 7. Oam. from Michaelmas to Lady Day.

Each on the evening

preceding his night on duty to post the watchmen (who should attend at dusk for that purpose) at their respective stands, and to visit each watchbox at least twice nightly to ascertain the watchman's vigilance, and to prevent anyone not having business in the Temple from entering after 11. Opm. Each porter to make a written report to the UnderTreasurer on the morning following his duty, noting all transactions, the conduct of the watchmen and whether the lamps burned properly throughout the night: this to be entered in the book kept for the purpose. The porters to take particular care that the gates are shut and locked at the appointed periods. Neither to be allowed to perform duty by deputy

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TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Conttd.) June 11

unless by special permission of the Under-Treasurer: any of them making a false report to forfeit a week's wages for the first offence, and for the second to be dismissed. The evening watch to come on duty at dusk and continue on their rounds every half hour until 11. Opm. or until relieved by the night watchman. The night watch to relieve the evening watch at 11.0pm. and remain on duty until 6. Oam. (Lady Day to Michaelmas), or 7. Oam. (Michaelmas to Lady Day). The watchman to proclaim the time every half hour commencing at 10. Opm. and each watchman to go to the head of every staircase twic during his watch, to drive out loose and disorderly persons found lurking in the staircases, and shall examine suspicious bundles brought into the Temple after dusk. _They are to attend in person unless with special permission, when one of the regular supernumerary watchmen shall stand as deputy, and no watchman is to continue on night duty after watching during the evening, unless necessary through neglect of the man who should relieve him (which should be reported by the porter). Any watchman found sleeping on his station to forfeit one shilling, and if he should on any pretence neglect his duty by absence from his

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station to forfet on week's pay for the first offence, and on the second (besides such forfeit) to be dismissed and never employed again.

Any

watchman drunk on his station to be liable to forfeit a week's pay on the first offence, and on the second, to dismissal. The warders to attend every day of the year from the time the watch quit their stations in the morning until the watch is set in the evening.

They

are to take special care to turn out of the Temple beggars, idle and disorderly people and criers of old clothes, and to keep peace and good order within the Temple. The warders to be subject to the same regulations and penalties as the watchmen, and not to go out of the Temple on errands except on the Society's business. The porters, ticket porters, watchmen and other servants of the House shall assist the warders in quelling disturbances, and if any refuse to do so on request, he will (on complaint to the Bench) be dismissed. The house porters, warders and ticket 'Dartersto take particular care to keep out of the Temple beggars, criers of old clothes or of articles for sale, or persons making a noise.

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TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Contld.)

June 11

No horses to be fed or exercised in the Temple, and no carriage to remain on the crossings.

Any person found depositing ashes, rubbish etc. except in the places appointed, or committing any other nuisance in any court or passage within the Temple, to be prosecuted, and the informer rewarded 5s. Copies of these Orders to be painted on boards set in conspicuous parts of the Temple. A copy of these regulations to be placed on a board in the Treasurer's office, and in the Hall in term time, open to the view of members, and members to be requested to give notice in writing to the Under-Treasurer of any breaches that come to their knowledge, which information is to be communicated to the Bench in term time, or to the Treasurer or Senior Bencher out of Term. Every Sunday evening throughout the year all gates to be finally closed at dusk, and no person or carriage to be allowed to enter or leave except by the Great Gates at the top of Inner Temple Lane and Middle Temple Lane, which shall be opened as required for persons resident or having business in the Temple. June 12

Messrs. Hatton and Templeman to view chamber of Thomas Shaw Brandreth Esq., a barrister, up two pair

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in No. 1 Tanfield Court (previously known as the third staircase), disposed of to Mr. Peter Heywood, a member.

[Parliament,14 June: Mr. Heywood, aged 22 on October 18 last, admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ45, admittance 405.] June 14

Letter read from the

Under Treasurer of Middle

Temple to the Treasurer of this Society, enclosing resolution regarding improvements proposed for the south side of the Temple Church - to effect that, while desiring to comply with the objects of Inner Temple, the Middle Temple cannot take the risk of entering on the work proposed whose cost, according to reports from their surveyors, architects and workmen, could not be estimated. To be considered on Wednesday next whether any further proposition should be made to Middle Temple. Masters in town to be notified. [Note: B.T.O. 18 May 1821, containing the Surveyor's proposal for improvements on the south side of the Temple Church] PARLIAMENT June 1â&#x20AC;˘

Officers of the House - allowances. Business as noted above. Master Giles Templeman desiring to be disadmitted from chamber up the steps north in No. 14 Paper Buildings and the vault belonging, William Erle Esq., a member aged 28 last

October, admitted for his own

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TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.)

June 14

life: admittance 405. William Erle Esq.

having been called to the Bar of

Middle Temple on 26 November 1819 (as his certificate shows), and requesting admission ad eundem

radum:

approved. BENCH TABLE June 19

On further consideration of letter from Middle Temple (B.T.O. 14 May) on the subject of the proposed improvements on the south side of the Temple Church, ordered that the Sub-Treasurer should transmit to the Sub-Treasurer of Niddle Temple the resolution of the Treasurer and Benchers of Inner Temple that they are aware that the expense of the proposed improvement is uncertain and may be considerable, but that as the sacrifice of property in chambers is less than what would be made by Middle Temple, they are willing, if Middle Temple will give up their chambers, to undertake the whole risk and expense of the proposed improvement.

June 20

Messrs. Hood and Templeman to view chamber of Mr. Henry Augustus Seymour Harvey, a member, being ground chamber south in No. 12 Harcourt Buildings, coalcellar and garden belonging, disposed of to Mr. Philip Warren Courtenay, a member. [Parliament, 21 June: Mr. Courtenay, aged nine years this June, admitted for his own life: fine L140, admittance 40s.] The same to view chamber of Charles Marshall Esq.,

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a barrister, up one pair west in No. 2 Fig Tree Court, disposed of to Mr. George Bowen, a member. [Parliament, 21 June: Mr. Bowen, aged 21, admitted for his own life: fine £41.5s., admittance 405.] The same to view another chamber of Mr. Marshall up two pair west in No. 2 Fig Tree Court, also disposed of to Mr. Bowen. [Parliament, 21 June: Mr. Bowen admitted for his own life: fine £33.15,admittance 40s.] The same to view another chamber of Mr. Marshall up two pair south in No. 11 King's Bench Walk and vault belonging (the second towards the north), also disposed of to Mr. Bowen. [Parliament, 21 June: Mr. Bowen admitted for his own life: fine £66.10, admittance 406.]

June 21

To be a call to the Bar this term. Messrs. John Stapylton, John Leycester Adolphus, Robert John Palk, Robert Nathaniel Cresswell, James Russell, Frederick Wynne Aubrey and William Bradney to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 21 June: called] PARLIAMENT

June 21

Business as noted above. Order confirmed of Bench Table of 11 June, respecting purchase for £800 of chamber of Roger Kynaston, who was admitted for his own life at a Parliament on May 1, 1801.

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Giles Templeman Esq., a Master of the Bench, to be Auditor of the Sub-Treasurer's Accounts in place of Mr. Litchfield, Treasurer.

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 12

Orders of last Term read. Messrs. Thomas Lloyd Gittens and William Daulby, having paid their duties and had their deposits returned, to have their bonds delivered up. The Bench chamber fallen to the House by the death of Henry Charles Litchfield Esq. to be disposed of at the Parliament to be held on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified. William Sotheby Esq. petitioning the Society to continue to himself and his tenant the use of his house lights opening into Inner Yemple Lane under the ancient acknowledgment of 2s.6d. a year, and such conditions of enjoyment as the Society may think proper to prevent annoyance or disturbance, this to be laid on the Table. PARLIAMENT

Nov. 15

Pensions for last half year -ssessed single. Officers of the House - allowances. William Pott Esq., a Master of the Bench to be Reader for the next Lent Vacation. The Treasurer for the time being, and William

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Harrison, Barne Barne, Snowdon Barne and Giles Templeman, Esquires, appointed as a Committee for joint regulation of matters with Middle Temple. Masters of the Bench disadmitted from, and admitted to, Bench chambers, with admittances of

40s. -

Charles Wetherell Esq. from Bench chamber up one pair south in No. 2 Inner Temple Lane, to the chamber up two pair south in No. 2 Tanfield Court, fallen to the House by the death of Henry Charles Litchfield Esq. Giles Templeman Esq. from Bench chamber up two pair north in No.

Inner Temple Lane to the chamber late

Mr. Wetherell's. Richard Baker and Giles Templeman Esquires of the Bench and John Samuel Hudson and Edmund Lushington Esquires of the Bar to be Auditors of the SubTreasurer's accounts. Richard Baker and Giles Templeman Esquires to be Auditors of Mr. Hill's accounts. John Emilius Daniel Edward Finch Hatton Esq. unanimously elected Treasurer for the ensuing year.

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17 November 1821 to 16 Ma

1822 (inclusive)

RECEIPTS Balance of last Account due from SubTreasurer

479, 8. 3i

Admittances into the House Thomas William Clerke, William Fry Channell, Henry Charles Moreton Dyer, John Charles Montgomery, George Crabb, William Flayer Cornish, John Waite, James Birch Kelly, Francis Hooft, Samuel Marshall, George Kenrick Glynn, Francis Cohen, Charles Cooper, Honble. Edwin Lascelles, Goddard Hewelson Richards, Thomas Gwatkin Richardson, Thomas Wright. Richard Baker Wingfield, Thomas Christopher Banks, Edgar Taylor, Barry St. Leger, William Dodge Fidler, Alfred Pearson Hurlestone, Richard Wilson, Frederick Jacob Phillips, Edmund Currie, John Lunan, Henry Stalman, Frederick Maxwell Dawson, John Atkinson Fulton, Powel Williams, Gawan Taylor. 32 General Admissions at

3. 6. 8

106.13.4

Perivale Edmund Litchfield, a special admission (gratis) On call to the Bar Absent Commons Caution money for chambers Composition money Towards the organ Com osition monebstudents admission to Comrr:ons

16.10.o 80.c.o 4o.â&#x20AC;˘ o 8.o.o after

135. C. o

De osits b,students before kee ing Terms

1400.o. o

Monereceived

1077.4. 9

on account of Commons

Pensions and Preachers' Duties Received of Mr. Hill Of barristers on removal, death etc. Monereceived of the Bankers On General Account On the Rent Account

542. 4. 3 96.12.3 4564.11.5 nil

1821-1822 Recei ts under noarticular head Of Mr. Phillips for burial ground

Received of Mr. Hill 29 June 1822 for error on Commons account to 16 May Receipts in all

1. 0

8549.5. 53

(Note: from this date the Receipts noted in these Accounts no longer include Rents, following an Order of the Bench Table dated 16 November 1821, in support of the recommendations of a Special Committee (reporting to Bench Table one 1 June 1821) that rents should be collected by the Under-Treasurer and paid into the Rent Account at Gosling's Bank. B.T.C. of 13 July 1821 proposed that rents should be collected by the Under-Treasurer's Clerk (Mr. Gardner) who would prepare quarterly accounts, and receive an additional allowance). Half yearly accounts were, in fact, produced.

DISBURSEMENTS Caution Mone returned to Henry Charles Litchfield Esq., Treasurer Caution Mone

100. O. 0

returned to Barristers

(Note: It had become the policy of the Bench to dispose of no more chambers for sale, and the Act of Parliament of 1683 (requiring members wishing to be called to the Bar to purchase a chamber, or pay i20 caution money to buy one within two years of call) was repealed by Act of Parliament of 10 May 1822. It was then ordered that £10 of the £20 caution money paid by barristers called since 5 June 1816 should be refunded, and future caution money reduced to £10) £10 repaid to each of the following John Evans, John Crafts, Henry Latham, Joseph Stinton. Charles John Crompton, John Thomas Mayne, Cooke Hobson Lawes, John Charles :irkman, George Digby Wingfield, George Barrett Lennard, William Whateley, Robert Samuel Richards, James Evans, Francis Gregg, William Parrott Carter, Thomas Stocking, Robert Walters, Griffth Richards (18)

130.

c. 0

6 Nov. 1821 - Ma

1822 C.

aa.l

.La

De osits returned to students on call to the Bar William Furlong, George Browne, Daniel Whittle Harvey4'(3) Commons and allowances Paid to Head Cook Commons, Trinity Term Michaelmas Term Hilary Term For dinner on Audit Day

13 February Paid to Pannierman For breakfast on Audit Day 1/13 Feb. For wine on Grand Day, Mich. Term nn"Hilary Term For wine, tea and coffee, Michaelmas Term For wine, tea and coffee, Hilary Term

300. O. 0

492.12. 5 485. 8. 5 413.12. 2 33. 1. 0 14. 0. 9 4.7. 7 2. 9.9 2. 0 13.17. 9

19.13. 7 10.6.6

Total Wine Mr. Ashley, for 50 dozen port Giles Templeman Esq. for moiety of 2 hogsheads of sherry Mr. Boyce, for moiety of duties and chargeof clearing sherry as above Mr. Page for 2 pipes of port Messrs. Ashley & Co., 2 pipes of port Beer Charles Todd, brewing in October Mr. Capp, for malt Mr. Jackson, for hops Salarieswa es an'lallowances The Sub-Treasurer, Mr. Norris, one i - his clerk, Mr. Gardner, two 247's - the same, allowance for rent collection,one (Note:B.T.O.of 13 July 1821: Mr. Gardner to collect rents . and receive additional allowance) Mr. Faint, Chief Butler, one I - the same, as supervisor of workmen, one i - the same, allowance in lieu of chamber, one i - the same, allowance for wine, one i Ille

k;b

rttr,on

r.Ickbvi5

1525.19.3 161. 6. 0 31.10. 0 26.10. 3 203.16. 0 269.17. 0

692.19. 3

2.10

78.15. 0 10. 4. 0 200. O. 0

5c. c. 0 10. 0. 0

15. 0. 0 15.0. 0 25. 4. 0 12.10. 0 s--(5â&#x20AC;˘0

102.

1.10

Nov. 1821 - Ma Board wages (2 terms) to 5 Butlers and Pannierman and two 2.-'s wages to 4 junior Butlers Allowances in lieu of chambers, one 4, to Mr. Hill, 2nd Butler Mr. Richard Williams, 3rd Butler Mr.Samuel Brooksbank, 4th " Mr.William Hitching, 5th Mr. Rickett, Head Cook Paul Hardy, 2nd Waiter

86. 0. 0 21. O. 12.10. 15. O. 10. O. 10.10. 12.10.

0 0 0 0 0 0

For attendance in Hall, Michaelmas and Hilary Terms William Hughes, 1st Waiter Paul Hardy, 2nd Waiter Thomas Mills, 3rd Waiter William Hurlestone, 4th Waiter Thomas White, 5th Waiter Joseph Muskett, 6th Waiter

15. 5. 6. 4. 4. 4.

0 0 0 0 0 0

Allowances in lieu of wine to Er. Hill, 2nd Butler Richard Williams, 3rd Butler Samuel Brooksbank, 4th Butler William Hitching, 5th Butler

12.10. 1. C. 1. C. 10.

Henry Rickett, Head Cook, wages Michaelmas and Hilary Terms Henry Rickett, 2nd Cook, wages, one i Daniel Mills, Cook's assistant, allowance Michaelmas and Hilary Terms Joseph Todd, Cook's 2nd assistant, Michaelmas and Hilary Terms Mr. Williams, Pannierman, wages two i's and twowages and board for servant Catherine WoodlandS,1st dishwasher wages - two i's and board wages - the same)allowance Michaelmas and Hilary terms Sarah Warwick, 2nd dishwasher, allowance Michaelmas and Hilary Terms Charles Todd, attendance in cellar Michaelmas and Hilary Terms William Hitching, for attendance in Library 9 Nov. 1819 to Christmas 1820 - the same, allowance for attendance in Library,one4247(B.T.C. 30 Nov. 1821) Charles Todd and J.J.Ingram,for cleaning stoves etc. in Hall, one 4 (Note: allowance increased following their petition: see B.T.O. 23 Nov. 1821) John Hitching, Chief Porter, allowance one412- the same,for collecting dust and ashes, one 4

C. C.

0. 0. 0. 0.

0 0 0

10. O. 0 10. C. C 6.10. 0 6.10. 67. 4. 6 2.10. 5 3.11. 0 4.0.

3.10. 6 50.C.

7.10. 0

5.12. 0

2.10. 0 10. O. 0

1822

rig8 Nov. 1821 - Ma John pollery, Under-porter, wages one - the same, for cleaning privies, one i William Durrant, gardener, wages and allowances,two .11's John Nelson, for keeping craft from mooring, two Nicholas Troy,turncock,two 7i's Messrs. Hadley C.Simpkins, enginemakers, allowance one year

1822

30. 0. o 2. 2. 0 5. 0 5. 5.o

The Tem le Church The The The The The

Reader, Revd. Rowlatt, two 71's Master, Revd. Pennell, one year Organist, Mr. Price, two Z's Clerk, Mr. Phillips, one i Sexton, Francis Strahan, two ,

4c.o. loo. 0. 12.10. 7.10. 7.10.

0 0 0 0

Total all salaries and allowances Pensions and allowances inursuance of S ecial Orders Ann Bingham, two 'as Mrs. Reynolds, two Z's Dorothy Collins,two 7;'s Mary Haines, two a's Elizabeth Loc!:.,two71's Thomas Hitching,,two Mr. Barrow,two 1T.'s Maria Stirling (widow of Francis Stirling, late turnspit) as a charity (B.T.O.19.11.21) Thomas Bodkin, watchman, allowance 14 weeks (B.T.O. 5.2.22) Amelia Eldershaw, nursing Edward Temple, 26 weeks

1CC1.14. 5

2.10. 0 5.C.C

2.10.C 2.1C.0 5.0 15. 0. 0 30. 0. C

15. O. 0 5.12. 0 10.2.0

Total Taxes etc. New River Co. one 4 One i year assessment for paving Assessed taxes, one i Li htinand 'Iatchin City of London Gas Light & Coke Co. one Evening watchmen, to Christmas "Lady Day "Christmas gratuity Mrs. Harrison,oil for patent lamps Charles Todd, tending lamps in Hall one 7 John Drew, warder, 26 weeks Total

93. 4. o 6.10. 0 1.1.0 57.1.11

88.14. 138.17. 141. 8. 10.0. 61.17.

104-.

6 3 3 0 6

5.5. 0 18. 4â&#x20AC;˘ 0

464. 6.6

Nov. 1821 - Ma1822 Books. Mr. Pheney, bookseller Charles Wetherell Esq. for books purchased for the Library by him Henry Butterworth, bookseller Messrs. Clarke, booksellers Messrs. Payne & Foss, booksellers Tradesmen's Bills Mr. Hill, silversmith Mrs. Beach, cooper Mr. Northcroft, stationer Messrs. Hansard & Sons, printers Mr. Farlow, stationer Messrs. Hadley & Simpkins, their bill Messrs. Joyce, tallow chandlers Mr. Farlow, stationer

55.16.0 52.17.6 23. 8. 0 6. 5. 0 10.10. 0

86. 6. 0 12.14.0 12.10. 0 26. 3. 0

4. 5. 0 1. 6. 0 50. 0. 0 26. 4. 0

Disbursements By John Hitching, Chief Porter "William Hitching "Francis Strahan, Sexton, a moiety bill "Mr. Phillips, Clerk of the Temple Church "John Williams, pannierman, Michaelmas and HilaryTerms "Francis Strahan, to Lady Day

61. 0.10 1.5

Allowance for Linen to Junior Butlers, two 7's

70. 0. 0

Miscellaneousa mentsâ&#x20AC;˘ To Mr. Grant, for preparing Seueants' Inn Hall for arguing Mr. Harvey's case (B.T.0's5 and 8 Feb. 1822) Mr. Gurney, shorthand writer, for attendance at Serjeants' Inn Hall, as above 14 Sermons Stamps and postage Middle Temple, for share of repairs to Middle Temple Lane, one year To Messrs. Goslin& General Account

148.16.6

220. 7. 6

6.16.0 9. 2 2.13.5 3.16.6

1.1.

81.17.4

1.1. 0 29. 8. 0 5.12.3i 6. 0. 6

43. 2. 9i

Shar eBankers.

3418.9. 2

Total disbursements Due from Sub-Treasurer to balance this.Account Receipts

8507.11.5i 41.13.10 8549.5. 3i

boo Nov. 1821 - Ma1822

RENT ACCOUNT. RECEIPTS Rents belon into the House - including Mr. Lake Allenlate White's) one i Mr. Saward (late Griffith's,admitted without Society'ssanction)three w's Mr. Baldwin (late Harrison's)two 4-'s rent reduced Mr. J.B.Browne (late 4th Butler's, let to Moulton) one 1122 days Mr. J.B.I:elly(late Nicholdts)one year 31 days Mr. Gardner, collector (late Sharpe) Rent - freeAccrued rent Mr. H. Roscoe (late Grime's) one 4 1 month Mr. Hensell (late,Bowen) one i Mr. Twyford (late Bowen) two i's Mr. Brockman (late Browne) one 4 Rents in all received Balance from old Rent Account Dividendson Stock and Annuities (paid to Bankers Half a year on £3,500 Reduced 3% Bank Annuities Half a year on £9,000 same Stock

17.10. 0 15.0. 0 7.15. 8 5.0. 0 6.11. 6 34. 4. 3 7.17. 6 50. 0. 17.10. 50. 0. 15.C.

0 0 0 0

2802. 2.11 1783. 5. 1

52.10. 0 135. O. 0

Total, Bankers

187.10. 0

4772.18. 0

PAYMENTS £2,000 3% Reduced Bank Annuities £1,500same Stock Power of attorney Balance due to Society 16 May

1547.10. 0 1186.17. 6 1.1. 6

2734. 9. 0

2037. 9. 0 4772.18. 0

601 1

1822 to 1

November 1822 (inclusive)

RECEIPTS Balance of last Account due from SubTreasurer

41.13.10

Admittances into the House Robert Vernon Smith, William Adam Hulton, Edward Denison, Thomas Scriven, William Brocklehurst, James Hooper Dawson, Joseph Nteld, Russell Gurney, Peter Campbell Scarlett, John Crook, William Stephenson Scholey, Oswald Joseph Cresswell, John Spear, John Welch, Nathaniel Palmer, James Plunkett, Charles Cooper Henderson, John Theophilus Kelsall, William Shakespear Griffith, William Dickson, Thomas Coltman, Edward Foss, James Haine, James Grieve Livett, Charles Henry Moore 25 General Admissions at William Exle, by certificate from Middle Temple Fines and Admittances into Chambers Fine for not Readin John Emelius Daniel Finch Hatton Esq. On call to the Bar Absent Commons Caution money for Chamber Composition money Towards the Organ

85. 6. 8

343.10. C 50. O. 0 31.10. 0 60. O. 0 80. c. o 14. 0. o

Comnosition Mone paid by students after admission to Commons

100. 0. o

Depositsby students before keeping Terms

900. c. o

ioney received on account of Commons

722.16. 6

Pensions and Preachers Duties Received on account Cf barristers on removal, death or otherwise Mone received of the Bankers From the General Account From the Rent Account Miscellaneous Of Mr. Phillips, for Burial ground Recei ts in all

157. o. 1 98.16. 6 7417.13. 4 800. 0. o

10. C. 0 10,905. 1.11

01Ma

- Nov. 1822

DISBURSEMENTS. Caution mone returned to Barristers for buying chambers John Austin, John Addison Junior, Edward Drake Brockman, Jacob Phillips, Thomas Prideaux Ball and Richard Leir(6)

De osits returned to students on call to the Bar Frederick Wynne Aubrey, Robert Cresswell, James Russell, William Daulby and Thomas Lloyd Gittens(5) Commons and allowances Paid to Head Cook Commons, Easter Term Trinity Term (3 payments) for suppers for servants(2) for dinner on Audit Day 1.7.22 Paid to John 7illiams, pannierman for wine, tea and coffee, Easter Term t!U"Trinity Term for breakfast etc. on Audit Day Wine Messrs. Clarke & Barlow, for 3 pipes port Messrs. Sneyd & Co., for 33 dozen and 9 bottles claret Messrs. Rtarart, for 1 dozen champagne Mr. Preston, for sample bottle of port Beer Charles Todd, for brewing in March Mr. Capp, maltster (2) Mr. Jackson, for hops Salaries wa es and allowances The Sub-Treasurer, Mr. Norris, one i - his clerk, Mr. Gardner - two - Mr. Gardner, allowance for collecting rents, two -1,'s The Librarian, Dr. Rowlatt, two ;,'s - William Hitching, for attendance in the Library,two _'s(B.T.O. 30 Nov. 1821) Mr. Smirke, surveyor,one year Mr. Faint, Chief Butler,one i - the same, as supervisor of workmen, one i

o. o

500. L. 0

5;7. 4. 5 539. 2. 4 25.16.o 29.12.C 15.16. 6

14.9. o 1.16.o

1163.16.3

375. 5. 0 171. 0. 0

6. 6. o 5. o 13. 1.10 110. 5. o 17.10.o 200. 0. 0 50. C. 0 20. C. 0

50. G. C 15. 0. o 4o. C. o 15. o. o 15. o. 0

552.16. 0

140.16.10

- Nov. 1822

z Mr. Williams, Pannierman, wages two 71's and two 7,-'s wages and board for servant Henry Rickett, Head Cook, wages Easter and Trinity Terms and two i's allowance Henry Rickett, Second Cook, wages one i One year's allowance for finding pewter Daniel Mills,first cook's assistant, wages one year - his allowance, Easter and Trinity Terms Joseph Todd, second cook's assistant, wages one i - his allowance Easter and Trinity Terms 5 Butlers and Pannierman, board wages Hilary and Michaelmas Terms, and i wages to 4 junior Butlers For attendance in Hall, Easter and Trinity Terms William Hughes, let waiter Paul Hardy, 2nd waiter Thomas Mills, 3rd waiter William Hurlstone, 4th waiter Thomas White, 5th waiter Joseph Muskett, 6th waiter Allowances in lieu of chambers, one i to Mr. Faint, Chief Butler Xr. Hill, 2nd 3utler Mr. Richard Williams, 3rd Butler Mr. Samuel Brooksbank, 4th Butler Mr. William Hitching, 5th Butler M. Paul Hardy, 2nd Waiter Allowances in lieu of wine, two its to Mr. Faint Mr. Hill Mr. Rd. Williams Mr. Brooksbank Mr. Wm. Hitching Charles Todd, attendance in celler, Easter and Trinity Terms Charles Todd and J.J.Ingram, cleaning back Parliament chamber etc. one i Catherine Woodlands, 1st dishwasher, wages and board wages, two 4's - the same, allowance Easter and Trinity Terms Sarah Jarwick, 2nd dishwasher, allowance Easter and Trinity Terms

67. 4. 6 17. O. 0 10. O. 0 14. O. 0 1. 0. 0 6. 0. 0 10. 0 6. 0. 0 49â&#x20AC;˘ 2. 6 15. 0. c. o. 4. G. 4. c. 4â&#x20AC;˘ o. 25. 4. 21. C. 12.10. 15. 0. 10. C. 12.10. 25. 25. 2. 2. 1.

0. 0. 0. C. 0.

C C 0 0 0 0 o 0

0 0 0

3.16. 6 5.12. o 2.12. 8

3. 8. 0 3. 0. C.

604 Ma John Hitching, Chief Porter, allowance one i the same, for collecting ashes, one 4 John Dollery, Under-Porter, wages one 4 the same, for cleaning privies,one 4 William Durrant, gardener, wages and allowances, two 1'3 his servant, for cleaning pavilions and seats, 1 year John Nelson, for keeping craft from mooring, two -4's Nicholas Troy, turncock, two , 's Messrs. Hadley & Co., engine-makers, for one year's care of engines The Tem le Church Rev . Rowlatt, the Reader, two --L.'s Mr. Price, the Organist, two -7';'s Mr. Phillips, the Clerk, one 4 Francis Strahan, Sexton, two -4-'s Mr. Russell, organ tuner, one year

- Nov. 1822.

2.10. 0 10. 0. o Lf.o. o 6. o. o 30.

O. 0

2. 2. 0 2. 2. o 5. o 5. 5. o 4c. C. 12.10. 7.10. 7.10. 5. c.

0 0 0 o

Total, all salaries and allowances Pensions and allowances in nursuance of S ecia] Crders. Mr. Reynolds, two 2,;'s Ann Bingham, two Dorothy Collins, two ,'s Mary Haines, two Elizabeth Lock, two Mr. Barrow, two Thomas Hitching, two 's Thomas Bodkin, for 13 weeks until his death, 14 September 1822 Amelia Eldershaw, nursing Edward Temple, 26 weeks

913. 4. 2

5. 0. 2.10. 2.10. 2.10. 5. 0. 30. C. 15. o.

o 0 0 0 o o o

7. 4. 0

10. 2. 0

Total Buildinc'work Mr. Willis, glazier Mr. Downer, smith and ironmonger Messrs. Westcott & Tiancock,slaters Messrs. Barrow & Molpray,locksmiths Mr. Burton, plumber/ Messrs. Vigers & Son, carpenters Mr. Buritell,mason Messrs.Wigzell & Son, bricklayers Messrs. Lees & Co., smiths, for handrail for garden steps Mr. Johnston, paperman Messrs. Egerton & Wise, painters Total

79.16. 0 69.18. 140.11. 18. 5. 1.19. 444.16. 721. 6. 211. 3. 134. 2.

o o o o o o o o

9. 1. 9 126. 8. o 157. 7. 0 2074. 2. 9

Ma Taxes etc. New River Co., one i One i year assessmentfor paving Assessedtaxes, one 4Total Li htin and Watchin City of London Gas Light & Coke Co. three .Ps Eveningwatchmen, to Midsummer " Michaelmas John Drew, Warder, 26 weeks Mrs. Harrison,oil for patent lamps - the same, for lamp lighting CharlesTodd, for tending lamps in Hall Total Books Mr. Street, for books purchasedby him for the Library Mr. Godwin, for O'Mearas Napoleon Tradesmen'sBills Mr. Hunt, Tailor, for watchmen'sand warders'greatcoats Messrs. Innes â&#x20AC;˘ Co., 2 dozen Doylys Messrs.Spode & Co., 2 dozen glasses Mr. Richards,moiety of bill for resilveringand repairing frame of lookingglass in vestry Mr. Woodfall,printer Mr. Swift, pewterer,for 1 dozen pewter soup dishes Messrs.Russell & Son, for cleaning and alteringorgan (see B.f.O. 9 Feb. 1822) Mr. Abram, moiety of bill for printing rules and orders for porters

- Nov. 1822

6.10. 0 1. 1. 0 57. 1.11 65.13.11

266. 3. 6 138.15. 6 147.18. 6 18.4. 0 51.10. 0 7.2. 0 5.5. 0 634.18. 6

117.6. 6 1.8. 0

33.8. 0 14. 0 1.4. 0 3. 9 53. 6. 0 5.8. 0 10. 0. 0 5.7. 6

Total Disbursements By John Williams,panniermanHilary and Easter Terms By John Hitching,Chief Porter By Mr. Faint, Chief Butler By WilliamDurrant,gardener (2) By Mr. Phillips,Clerk of the Temple Church By FrancisStrahan,Sexton (2) Total Allowancefor Linen to JuniorButlers, one

118.14. 6

109.11. 3

14. 5. 8 4.12. 0 16.12. 2 99.16.11 5.15. 6 2.16. 5 143.18. 8 35. o. 0

60° Ma To Messrs. Goslin & Shar e General Account

- Nov. 1822

Bankers

3404.13. 8

Chambers Purchased Chamber up 3 pair in Paper Buildings, of Roger Kynaston Esq. Miscellaneous a ments To Mr. Sutton Sharpe as remuneration for his paytent to the late tenant at 3 King's .Bench Walk (B.T.O. 17 May 1812) To Samuel Brooksbank, for 13 sermons To Mr. Gardner, for receipt stamps used in rent collection Stamps and postage

800. 0. 0

20. 0. 0 27. 6. 0 4.12.11 5. 7. o

Total

113. o.9

Total disbursements

10,915. 3. 3

Receipts

10,905. 1.11

Due to Sub-Treasurer to balance this account

10. 1. 4 10,915. 3. 3

RENT ACCCUNT RECEIPTS Rents belon in to the House - including Mr. E.J.H.Rogers late Turton) five + 2 days Mr. G.B.Lennard (late Jones) one i Mr. T. Cowley (late Rogers) one 4.-1 Mr.J.Walmesley (chamber purchased of Mr. R. Kynaston) one Mr. H. Stalman (late Petersdorff) three ;;'s+) Mr. Wm. Jackson (new tenanto single room) kliN4 Rents in all received Balance from last Account Dividends on Stock and Annuities Half a year on 21 1000 Reduced 3% Annuities

58.15. 3 12.10. 0 18 .15. 0

21. 0. 0 50. 8. 3

1.19.10 1259. 1. 8

2037. 9. o 210. 0. 0

3506.10. 8 PAYMENTS 2.1,500Reduced 3% Annuities and Commission Purchase of chamber 12, Paper Buildings Balance in hand Nov. 15

1175.12.6 800. o. o 1975.12.6 1530.18.2 15576-7177—°'

t,D7 1822-23

JOHITEMILIUS DANIEL EDWARD FINCH HATTON ESQUIRE TREASURER November 11, 1822 to November 21, 1823

MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Francis Maseres, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer: John (Mitford) Baron Redesdalel: the Right Honorable Nathaniel Bondi'2 of H. M. 1,3

Council: S

Richard Baker, William Hood Esquires: Sir Richard Clayton1, Sir John Coxe Hippisley Baronets: Joseph Jekyll Esquire of H. M. Council: Benjamin Johnson, Henry Hall1, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;<earre Fitzgerald Esquires: William Baker1, William Welch, John Newdigate Ludford1, Barne Barne, William Pott Esquires: James Scarlett, Charles Wetherell, William Harrison Esquires of H. M. Council: Snowden Barne Esquire: John Gurney Esquire of H. M. Council: Giles Templeman4, Gibbs Walker Jordan5 Esquires: Sir John Edlyne Tomlins6 Knight: Robert Ray1'6 Esquire: Sir Alexander Croke6 Knight: Sir Edward Hyde East6, Baronet: Sir Robert Baker6 Knight.

Made no attendance during this Treasurership

Died 8 October 1823

Died 11 November 1823; buried in the vault

Died 21 August 1823

Died 16 February 1823

Called to the Bench by invitation, 14 November 1823

1822-23

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 19

Francis Strahan,a watchman petitioning for relief, this to be referred to Mr. Treasurer and Messrs. Johnson and Templeman. Letter being read from Mr. John Hill dated 15 November, asking to decline collection of commons and taxes, this to be referred to a Committee of Mr. Treasurer, Messrs. Johnson and Templeman, to report on these duties. Committee to be appointed to inquire into the propriety of the price paid to the cook for commons, the system regarding the table of Masters of the Bench, and the misconduct or incapacity of the cook: Mr. Treasurer and Messrs. Wetherell, Harrison, Gurney, Johnson, Templeman and Jordan to form the Committee. The thanks of the Society to be given to Francis Maseres Esquire for his present to the Library of the Memoirs of Den-til Lord Hiales from 1641 to 1648. Masters of the Bench to be notified in future of Grand Day each term.

Nov. 22

To be a call to the Bar this term Messrs. John Pensam, Ward Chipman and John Phillpots to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 22 Nov.: called] Report read of Committee appointed to inquire into the collection of taxes and commons, as follows: [BTO, 19 Nov.] 1.

By Act of Parliament 43 George III c. 99, Assessors

and Collectors of Taxes are to be appointed by Commissioners,

69 1 1822-23

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 22

and the Assessors have the duty to request each inhabitant of chambers to make a return: as these returns are frequently neglected, the Assessors are obliged to call at chambers to collect them.

From these returns and other information,

assessments are prepared for submission to the Commissioners with nominees for collectors, of whom two will be appointed. A duplicate of the Assessment is delivered to the Collectors, who prepare and deliver notices of the sums chargeable to each individual, with a note of the date of appeal if such is to be made. The Senior Assessor usually takes the active part, the Junior only checking the assessment before verifying on oath. Of late years, the sums assessed have amounted to nearly £5000 annually, and the Senior Collector on his appointment in 1811 gave sureties to the Commissioners in the sum of £2000 for the collection of sums assessed in the Inner Temple and for the enforcement of payment according to the powers

of the Acts.

Poundage on sums collected, by the authority of the Tax Acts, is 3d. in the pound, and now amounts to about £60 per annum. The Security should be given annually, but none has been given since the above-mentioned bond on the Collector's appointment in 1811. 2.

The Collector of charges for commons, and of Pensions

and Preachers Duties, is appointed by the Masters of the Bench to collect these from all members of the Society, including

to I 1822-23

MICHAELMASTERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 22

Benchers, Barristers and Students, with the exception of Pensions and Preachers Duties payable by Barristers not having chambers, which are collected by the Sub-Treasurer. A roll kept by the third Butler informs the Collector of amounts due for commons from each gentleman.

Charges are entered in two books, one

for proprietors of chambers and one for non-proprietors, and the Collector makes out bills annually or as appropriate.

The

Collector should pay the total sum collected to the Sub-Treasurer on the first day of each term, but there is no order to this effect.

He is allowed 11/2% on money collected for commons,

and 21/2% on Pensions and Preachers Duties. The collection for commons is about £1200 and for Pensions and Preachers Duties about £350 per annum, but are increasing. The present Collector on appointment gave security with one surety in the sum of £600 for due performance of his duties and has paid his Collections up to the 15th instant. 22 November 1822

Signed: Ed. F. Hatton Benjamin Johnson Giles Templeman

Choice of a Collector of Taxes and Commons to be on Tuesday next, and Masters in town to be notified. Mr. Samuel Charles Cross Fish to quit the chambers up two pair east in No. 10 Crown Office Pair north at Christmas and be so informed: in default of quitting an Ejectment to be brought.

â&#x20AC;˘

1822-23

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 22

The Sub-Treasurer to inform William Soth eby Esquire the owner and Mr. Parlour the Occupier of the house on the east side of Inner Temple Lane of the determin ation of Masters of the Bench to stop up the windows of the house on to the said lane.

Nov. 22

PARLIAMENT Business as noted above.

Nov. 25

BENCH TABLE Mr. Thomas Watkin Richardson, a member having paid his duties to have his bond delivered up. Barne Barne and Giles Templeman Esquires to be added to the Committee for investigating the fund s of the Society in place of Henry Charles Litchfield Esquire, deceased, and Snowden Barne Esquire, resigned.

Nov. 26

The choice of Collector of Assessed Taxe s and Commons postponed to Friday next. The Sub-Treasurer, with officers of Midd le Temple, Lincoln's Inn and Grays Inn to inquire the practice of each as to the admission of a member of another Society ad eundemgradum,and whether there be any restriction on call s to the Bench of gentlemen so admitted.

Nov. 29

The choice of Collector of Commons and Assessed Taxes postponed to next term.

Nov. 30

The ceiling of the sitting room of the chamber in the occupation of Mr. Charles Baldwin up three pair north in staircase

â&#x20AC;˘ lo I 1822-23

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 30

No. 2 in Hare Court to be repaired, and he to have notice to quit at the end of his year of tenancy.

HILARY TERM

BENCH TABLE Jan. 28

Orders of last term read. Mr. Abel Griffiths to have notice to quit the chamber up three pair north in No. 5 Inner Temple Lane at the end of his year of tenancy, and in default an Ejectment to be brought. James Scarlett Esquire to be added to the Committee appointed to inquire into the prices of commons, the Table of Benchers and the conduct of the cook (BTO, 19 November).

Jan. 30

Report being read of Committee appointed to inquire into prices of commons, etc. (see above), stating that long experience of the incapacity of the cook had demonstrated his unfitness for his situation, and recommending his dismissal at the end of the term, of which inmediate notice should be given, and deferring consideration of the other matters: this to be considered on Tuesday next and Masters in town to be notified. The report to be read again at the Table tomorrow. The Sub-Treasurer informing Masters of the death of Daniel Mills, the cook's first assistant, the election of a replacement to be made on Tuesday next and Masters in town to be notified.

1823

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Jan. 30

New crimson moreen curtains to be provided for the Hall windows.

Jan. 31

Report again read of Committee, as on preceding day.

Feb. 4

Report of Committee read at Table of 30 January confirmed: the cook to have immediate notice of dismissal. Joseph Todd to be first cook's assistant in place of Daniel Mills,deceased,and Thomas Mills (third waiter) to be second cook's assistant in place of Joseph Todd. Election of a waiter to replace Thomas Mills to be made on Friday next

and Masters in town to be notified.

Election of Collector of Commons and Taxes to be made on Friday next and Masters in town to be notified. The Sub-Treasurer to inform.William Sotheby Esquire, proprietor and Mr. Parlour, tenant and occupier of the house on the east side of Inner Temple Lane that unless the windows next to the Lane be blocked up within a week, the Society will proceed to block them up, under the direction of Mr. Smirke the Surveyor (with the concurrence of Mr. Brundrett). Feb. 7

To be a call to the Bar this term. Messrs. Plowden Presland, William Battie, William Clarkson, John Egremont and David Dundas to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 7 February: called] Mr. James Gardner to be Collector of Commons, Pensions and Preachers Duties from gentlemen of the Society (except Pensions and Preachers Duties of Barristers not having chambers), and to give bond in the penal sum of ÂŁ600 for due

â&#x20AC;˘

tp 1 4. 1823

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Feb. 7

performance of the office and weekly payment of receipts to the Sub-Treasurer. Memorial considered of Mr. John Walmsley, requesting some abatement of rent in consideration of his expense in improving the chamber he occupies at 12Pafoix Buildings: his rent to commence from Michaelmas instead of Midsummer next. William Hurlestone, fourth waiter, to be third waiter in place of Thomas Mills, the rest of the waiters to succeed in course, and William Mitchell appointed sixth waiter from tomorrow the 8th instant. Thomas Andrews Esquire requesting by letter permission to place a gas light at the bottom of staircase No. 2 in Inner Temple Lane to prevent nuisance.

Mr. Templeman to view and

give appropriate directions. Feb. 7

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House-Allowances. Robert Ingham Esquire, called to the Bar of Lincoln'sInn in Trinity Term 1820 (as his certificate shows) and now a member of this Society, requesting admission ad eundemgradum: approved. Business as noted above. Adjourned to Tuesday next, 11 February.

Feb. 11 BENCH TABLE ' To be a further call to the Bar this term. Messrs. William Samuel Best and William Davis Bayly to be called to the Bar.

1823

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) [Parliament, 11 February: called]

Feb. 11

Ann Mills, widow of David Mills, deceased, late a cook's assistant, petitioning relief, she to be paid ÂŁ10 per annum during pleasure. to come on duty at sunset in future.

The evening wa14 Feb. 11

PARLIAMENT (adjourned from 7 February). Business as noted above.

Feb. 14

BENCH TABLE One only of the Committee appointed to inquire into prices of commons and the conduct of the cook

being present, the cook's

petition to be restored to his office to be considered on Monday next at 4 o'clock,

and all Masters of the Bench to be notified .

[N.B. notification of such business is usually restricted to "Masters in town"]. A call to the Bench having been proposed, this to be considered on Tuesday in the first full week of next term, and Masters of the Bench to be notified.

EASTER TERM

BENCH TABLE Apr. 22

Orders of last term read.

Note: There is no further reference to this petition, but on 2 May following a committee was formed to consider the terms of appointment of a new cook.

1823

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Apr. 22

Thomas Cadogan Wilfrats Esquirem,a barrister having paid his duties to the Society to have his bond delivered up. Consideration of a call to the Bench postponed till Friday next and Masters in town who have not had notice to be notified. The thanks of the Society to be given to the Honourable and Right Reverend Lord Bishop of Durham for his present of a print of the Honourable DairiesBarrington, formerly a Master of the Bench. Letter being read from Mr. Francis Cohen, who is preparing a new edition of the Parliament Rolls under direction of the Record Committee, requesting leave to make extracts from the manuscripts of William Petyt Esquire (deposited in the Library), he to have leave at the normal hours of attendance. Mr. Templeman to consider what gratuities should be given to the persons who assisted in extinguishing the fire in Ram Alley on 10 April.

Apr. 23

Messrs. Johnson and Templeman to view chamber of Mr. John Williams, a member up one pair east in No. 3 Tanfield Court and cellar belonging, disposed of to Alexander Hordern Esquire, a barrister. [Parliament, 25 April: Mr. Hordern aged 36 last September admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ154, admittance 40 s.]

Apr. 25

The proposal for a call to the Bench to be postponed sine

die. The Chief Porter to be paid 10s. the Under Porter and BoLic.6,-(7/6d each and sixteen other persons 5s.each for their attendance

(017 1823

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Apr. 25

and playing the engines to extinguish the fire in Ram Alley and Serjeants Inn on 10 April. Mr. Templeman to consider rewards for other persons who assisted at the fire. Mr. Templeman to direct a new fire cock in King's Bench Walk, and ladders of different lengths in case of accidents by fire. Five hundred copies of a letter to occupiers of chambers requesting names and addresses of their laundresses to be delivered to the Sub-Treasurer so that in case of accident by fire, etc., they may be available for printing and dispatched to every occupier.

Apr. 25 PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single. Officers of the house â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

Allowances.

Business as noted above. William Pott. Esquire continued Reader for the next Trinity vacation. May 2

BENCH TABLE The Bench chamber lately fallen to the House by the death of Gibbes Walker Jordan Esquire to be disposed of at the Parliament to be held on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified.

6181 1823

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 2

The proposal for a call to the Bench to be considered on Tuesday in the first full week of next term, and Masters of the Bench to be notified. Report read of two of the Committee appointed to investigate the funds of the Society, to the effect that they had examined the bank accounts and found a balance on the General Account of £3218..8..1., and on the Rent Account of £1741..15..8., and that they recommended that £1000 New 4% Bank Annuities and £2000 37.Reduced Bank Annuities be purchased in the names of Joseph Jekyll, James Scarlett and Veare Fitzgerald Esquires: this to be done. Answers read to the following queries sent to officers of the other Inns of Court by the Sub-Treasurer, according to BTO of 26 November, viz. — When a barrister admitted from another Inn ad eundem gradum

is to be invited to the Bench Table should he be invited: according to the date of his admission to the first Inn, according to the date of his call to the Bar, according to the date of his admission ad eundem, under any other restrictions. From Lincoln's Inn, dated 14 December 1822, signed T. Lane, Sub-Treasurer. No person is admitted to the Bench until he has been a member of the Society seven years since call, except those invited in respect of rank.

1823

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 2

From Middle Tem le, dated 14 February 1823, signed W. Eldred, Sub-Treasurer. When a call to the Bench is contemplated, the Sub-Treasurer prepares a list of twelve barristers next in succession to the last Bencher called, according to admissions to the House, and of barristers admitted ad eundem from other Houses according to their admissions to those Houses, provided they have been of Middle Temple twenty years.

By order of Parliament, a gentleman

must have been fifteen years at the Bar before he can be called to the Bench, unless he is a Kings Counsel or such.

If for any

reason (such as absence abroad), a gentleman has been less than fifteen years at the Bar when the list is made, his name will be passed over and cannot be inserted in future except by Order of Parliament made on petition or motion, when the merits of the case will be considered. From Gre s

Inn, dated 1 May 1823, signed Thomas Griffiths

Steward; enclosing schedule of answers to questions as follows-A barrister admitted from another House ad eundem is not eligible for call to the Bench for fifteen years, except for some special cause. A barrister so admitted takes his place among other barristers according to the date of his call to the Bar, and when he has been admitted fifteen years takes

seniority with regard

to invitations to the Bench as if he had been originally called to the Bar of the Society.

6/1/ 0 1823

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) may 2

The same to be read again on Tuesday next. The cellar under the kitchen, lately obtained from John Trotter Esquire, to be fitted up for bottled wine under the Treasurer's direction. /

Names to be sent for choice of

Readers Lyons Inn--John Lee, Francis Souper Bayley and Joshua Evans Esquires. To Cliffords Inn--James Baldwin Browne, Thomas Scott and Richard Missing Esquires. To Clements Inn--John Tomkyns, Anthony Mervin Reeve Stoney and Alexander Hordern Esquires. Mr. Treasurer and Messrs. Scarlett, Wetherell, Harrison, Gurney, Welch, Barne Berne and Templeman to be a Committee to consider the terms on which a new cook should be appointed, and meet tomorrow (Saturday) at 12 o'clock. May 6

Replies read from other Inns of Court to queries sent by the Sub-Treasurer pursuant to B.T.O. of 26 November last. Ordered that B.T.O. of 18 May 1821 (according to which no gentleman should be called to the Bench who had not either been called to the Bar of the Society, or admitted ad eundem rttt #.40,4 gradum at least ten years previously) should be remiuded, and in future no barrister received from another Society ad eundem

should be eligible for call to the Bench until he

had been of this Society twenty years, except in case of a call on account of rank.

1823

EASTER TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) May6

Letter read from Joseph Chetty Esquire to Mr. BrundTett, dated 3 May instant, requesting his interference in support of continued possession of his late chamber at No. 3 Inner Temple Lane: request refused. John Ritching,the Chief Porter,dismissed from this day. Thursday 5 June next to be Grand Day in Trinity Term, and Lord Chief Justice Abbott, Lord Chief Baron Richards, and other judges formerly of the House to be invited to dinner.

May9

To be a call to the Bar this term. Messrs. Charles Henry Okey and John Reece to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 9 May: called]

May 9

PARLIAMENT Business as noted above.

May 10

BENCH TABLE The thanks of the Society to be given to the Council of the Horticultural Society for their handsome present of plants for the Inner Temple garden early in the Spring. William [?] ToiattonEsquire,a Master of the Bench of LincolnsInn and a barrister of this Society requesting by letter to the Treasurer the favour of a key to Inner Temple garden

May 12

this approved.

The coals remaining in the cellar to be purchased from the present cook either at the price he paid or the current price, at his option.

1823

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May12

Mr. Treasurer and Messrs. Scarlett, Wetherell, Harrison, Gurney, Barne Barne and Templeman to be Committee for appointing a new cook for next term,and a dinner provided on Friday next. The allowance of 46s. a day to the cook for dinner for 23 servants, and permission for the servants to have two quarts of beer daily, discontinued.

Servants to be allowed 2/6d

daily each in lieu of dinner, bread and beer. Mr. Treasurer to appoint a Chief Porter.

TRINITY TERM

BENCH TABLE June 3

Orders of last term read. John Addison Esquire,a barrister having paid his duties to the House to have his bond delivered up. Proposal for a call to the Bench approved, and nominations to be made on Friday next.

Masters in town to be notified.

William Durrant,the gardene; to be suspended on account of his incapacity by infirmity and severe indisposition, and to be allowed his wages and allowances of ÂŁ60 per annum. Friday next appointed for choice of a new gardener, and Masters 1,ntown to be notified.

1823

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 3

The Chief and Under Porters to have new gowns, having worn their present ones over six years. Letter read from James Gardner, Sub-Treasurer's Clerk, to the Treasurer, requesting that the sitting room in the chamber allotted to him as a residence be painted and whitewashed, and the paper removed from the bedroom and replaced by paint. Ordered that the sitting room be painted and whiteA Ad 0‘e..POp tr bgaroom q_ t c,cQjjch O t washed, and the skirting board repairedkor paintC,Aas advisable.

June 6

The nomination of gentlemen to be invited to the Bterch postponed till Tuesday next, and Masters in town to be notified. The gardener's allowance of £2..2. per annum for cleaning the pavilions and seats, and of bread and beer during term discontinued, and his future wage to be £63 per annum. Ralph Durrant to be gardener of the Society in place of William Durrant superannuated.

June 10

The Sub-Treasurer informing the Treasurer and Masters present of the death of William Hitching the Junior Butler, Tuesday followed appointed for choice of a Junior Butler, and Masters in town to be notified. To be a ca11 to the Bench Table in Friday in the first full week of next term, and Sir Thomas Edlyme Tomlins

Knight,

Robert Ray and William Dowdeswell Esquires, and Sir Alexander Croke, Sir Edward Hyde East and Sir Robert Baker, Knights, to be invited to come to the Bench Table.

144 1 1823

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 13

To be a call to the Bar this term. Messrs. John Halcomb and Charles Jenyns to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 13 June: called]

June 13 PARLIAMENT Officers of the Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;allowances. Business as noted above. June 17

BENCH TABLE William Hughes, the first waiter, to be Junior Butler of the Society in place of William Hitching, deceased. A waiter to replace William Hughes to be chosen on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified. Edith Hitching, widow of William Hitching, petitioning relief, she to be paid ÂŁ10 as a charity. No commons to be served in the Hall to any Bencher, Barrister or Student later than 5:30, and after the cloth is drawn from the Bench Table, no commons to be served to any Bencher in the back Parliament chamber or to any Barrister or Student in the back Buttery.

June 20

William Hurlestone to be first waiter in place of William Hughes appointed Junior Butler. Thomas White to be third waiter in place of William Hurlestone, the rest of the waiters to succeed in course, and William Bower to be sixth waiter.

1823

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 20

The wages of the Chief Porter increased to ÂŁ21 per annum in lieu of present wages, shop rent and an allowance for a stall at Temple gate, from Midsummer next. Bench dinners to commence on Monday 3 November next. The Treasurer to appoint a cook for next term.

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 11

Orders of last term read. The Sub-Treasurer informing the Treasurer and Masters present that Sir Thomas Edlym

Tomlins, Robert Ray Esquire,

Sir Alexander CrOke, Sir Edward Hyde East Baronet, and Sir Robert Baker had accepted the invitation to the Bench Table, they to be called to the Bench at the next Parliament on Friday next. Messrs. Hood and Barne Barne to view the chamber up two pair north in the Hall staircase (previously known as No. 1 in the staircase on the north side of the Hall under the cloisters), fallen to the House by the death of Samuel Marshall Esquire, Serjeant at Law, and report its value to be let. Letter read from John Westworth Esquire, a barrister, to John Vaillant Esquire, requesting that his name should be

671 1823

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 11

removed from the books of the Society: his bond to be delivered up for cancellation. The Chief Cook's salary to be twenty-five guineas a term instead of salary, premium as cook, chamber rent and rooms under the Hall. Fuel for twelve months to be provided by the Society.

Nov. 12

At the request of Lady Richards and family, the corpse of the Right Honourable Richard Richards Knight, late (hief garon

of the Exchequer, formerly a Master of the Bench and

Treasurer of the Society, to be interned in the vault of the Temple Churchon payment of the accustomed fees. Nov. 13

Messrs. Hood and Barne Barne report value of chamber late Mr. Serjeant Marshall's as ÂŁ42 per annum.

Nov. 14

The Bench chambers fallen to the House by the deathsof the Right Honourable Nathaniel Bond and Giles Templeman Esquir e, late Masters of the Bench, and the chamber fallen by the death of Samuel Marshall Esquire, Serjeant at Law, to be dispos ed of at the Parliament on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified. Mr. Treasurer to appoint two additional waiters, with the same salaries and allowances as the junior waiters.

Nov. 14 PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single. Officers of the House--allowances.

1823

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) Nov. 14

Richard Godson Esquire, who was called to the Bar of Lincolns Inn in Trinity Term 1821 (as his certificate shows) and now a member of this Society, requesting admission ad

eundemgradum:approved. The Treasurer of the time and Messrs. William Harrison, John Gurney, William Welch and Barne Barne to be Committee for joint regulation with Middle Temple of matters relating to the two Societies. James Scarlett Esquire to be Reader of the Society for the next Lent vacation. Sir Thomas Edlyne Tomlins, Robert Ray Esquire, Sir Alexander Croke, Sir Edward Hyde East and Sir Robert Baker called to the Bench. Nov. 18

BENCH TABLE Charles Robert Prinsep Esquire, a barrister writing to request permission to sink and secure the area of his chamber (No. 6 Crown Office Row) next Figtree Court, in the same manner as the area of No. 4 Crown Office Row has been treated, Mr. Smirke to survey and report.

Nov. 21

BENCH TABLE To be a call to the Bench this term. Messrs. James Ram, Edward James Jarvis, George James Pennington and Thomas Houghton Bartley to be called to the Bar.

trag 1823

MICHAELMAS TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) Nov. 21

[Parliament, 21 November: called] Mr. Whibley to be paid ÂŁ20 for superintending the erection of the water closets at No. 8, 9, 10 and 11 Kings Bench Walk, as Clerk of the Works.

Nov. 21

PARLIAMENT Business as noted above. Mr. Walter Cockman to be chief cook to the Society. Richard Baker and William Welch Esquires of the Bench and John Samuel Hudson and Edmund Lushington Esqui res of the Bar to be Auditors of the Sub-Treasurer's accou nts. Richard Baker and William Welch Esquires to be Audit ors of Mr. James Gardner's accounts Disadmission from, and admission to, Bench chambers (with admittances of forty shillings).â&#x20AC;&#x201D; John Emilius Daniel Edward Finch Hatton Esquire, Treas urer, from Bench chamber up three pair south in No. 13 Paper Buildings, to Bench chamber up one pair east in No. 7 Figtr ee Court, fallen to the House by the death of the Right Honou rable Nathaniel Bond. William Pott Esquire from his Bench chamber up two pair west in No. 10 Crown Office Row to the chamber late Mr. Hatton's. William Harrison Esquire from his ground chamber north in the passage from Inner Temple into Hare Court to the chamber up two pair north in the staircase north of the Hall, fallen to the House by the death of Samuel Marshall Esquire Serje ant at Law.

foal 1823

MICHAELMAS TERM (Coned.)

PARLIAMENT (Coned.) Nov. 21

The chamber up two pair north in No. 5 Hare Court to cease to be a Bench chamber. James Scarlett Esquire unanimously elected Treasurer for the ensuing year, William Pott Esquire not being desir ous of the office and not qualifying. Charles Wetherell Esquire to be Reader for the next Lent vacation in place of James Scarlett Esquire, elect ed Treasurer.

15 November 1822 to 1

182

RECEIPTS. Admittances into the House: Carew Anthony St. John Midmay, William Heathcote, William Henry Mackie, Thomas Davis Weaver, Archibald Campbell, Alexander Henderson, Robert Townsend Saward, John King, John Henry Smith, Edward Richard Poole, William Turner, Joseph Trigg Schomberg, Thomas Radford, Thomas Peterson Anderson, John Horatio Lloyd, Thomas Plowden Presland, Thomas Messiter, Robert Welbank, Thomas Duffus Hardy, Samuel Richards Capel, William Blanshard, Henry Malden, Richard Estcourt Cresswell, George Osgood, William Theobald, Oliver Arthur Heywood. 26 General Admission::at

3. i. 3c'6.13.

Fines and Admittances into Chambers

160. C. r

On call to the Bar Absent Commons Caution money for chambers Composition money Towards t'neorgan

61.10. 110. c. 120. C. 24. 0.

Com osition Mone paid by students after admission to Commons

105. C. 0

Deposits by students before 1:leeping terms

70c. C. 0 1177.11.6

Mone received on account of Cow.ons none on account of Pensions and Preachers' Duties

256.12. 4

Pensions and Preachers' Duties received of barristers not having chambers on removals etc.

87. 5.11

Mone Received of the Bankers Recei ts under no articular head Of William Welch Esq. for 3 dozen Burgundy Of Mr. Phillips, Clerk for Burial ground Receipts in all

C 0 C C

4110.19. G

22. 1. 0

3. O. 0

25. 1. 0 7024.13. 1

63)

Nov. 1822 - Ma

182

cr.J

DISBURSEMENTS Balance of Last Account due to Sub-Treasurer

10. 1. 4

De osits returned to students on call to the Bar. John Pensam, John Philpots,Ward Chipman, Henry Goode, William Clarkson, William Davis Bayly, Charles Henry Okey(7) Commons and allowances Paid to Head cook for commons, Michaelmas Term on account for Hilary Term balance of comr.onsfor Mary Term on account for Easter Term for suppers for servants and officers, Michaelmas, Hilary and Easter Terms - for dinner on Audit Day 17.2.23 Paid to John Williams, pannierman - for wine, tea and coffee, Michaelmas and Hilary Terms - for breakfast etc. on Audit Day

700.

553.15.9 50. o. o 430.15.6 50. C. 0 39. 5. o 10.13.6 25.1. o 1.17.c

Total

1161.7. 9

Wine Mr. Bitlyce,forfining and bottling sherry Beer Mr. Jackson, for hops Mr. Capp,for malt Charles Todd, for brewing in October Salarieswames and allowances The Sub-Treasurer, Mr. Norris,,one - his Clerk, Mr. Gardner, two -4's - Mr. Gardner, allowance for collecting rents,two -2,'s The Librarian, Dr. Rowlatt, two -1,'s - William Hitching for attendance in Library, two 24's Mr. Faint, Chief Butler,one - the same, as supervisor of workmen,one -aThe Pannierman, Mr. Williams, wages for two :'s and two,'s wages and board for servant The Head Cook, Henry Rickett, wages Michaelmas and Hilary Terms Henry Rickett, second cook, wages one

C. 0

7. 2.1+

C.o 61.5. o 13. 4. 0 200. C. 0 50.0.0 20. C.0 50. C. 0

30.

C.0 0. 0

30.C.0

67. 4â&#x20AC;˘6 10.0.0 1C.0.0

88. 9. o

612, Nov. 1822 - Ma

182 r.â&#x20AC;˘

Daniel Mills, first cook's Assistant, allowance for Michaelmas Term and with Thomas Mills for Hilary Term - D. & T. Mills, wages 1 year and allowance for Easter Term Joseph Todd, second cook's Assistant (promoted first by B.T.O. of 4.2.23 to succeed Daniel Mills deceased), wages one year and allowances Michaelmas, Hilary and Easter Terms 5 Butlers and Pannierman, board wages to Hilary Term, and one wages to 4 junior Butlers

6.10. 0

0. o

10.10. 0

33.10. 0

Attendance in Hall Michaelmas and Hilary Terms William Hughes, 1st waiter 15.0. Paul Hardy, 2nd waiter 0. Thomas Mills, 3rd waiter (part Hilary Term) 4.12. William Hurlstone, 4th waiter, (part Hilary Term) 4.6. Thomas White 5th waiter (part Hilary Term) 4.0. Joseph Muskett, 6th waiter, (part Hilary Term) 4.0. William Mitchell, 6th waiter (latter part Hilary Term) 13. (Note: after the death of Daniel Mills, first cook's assistant, Joseph 2odd was appointed to succeed him, vacating the post of third waiter (B.T.O. 4 Feb. 1823). B.T.O. of 7 Feb. provided for each waiter to move up a step and for William Mitchell to be appointed as 6th waiter) Allowances in lieu of chamber, one i each to Mr. Faint, Chief Butler Mr. Hill, 2nd Butler21. Mr. Richard Williams, 3rd Butler Mr. Brooksbank, 4th Butler Mr. William Hitching, 5th Butler Mr. Paul Hardy, 2nd Waiter Mr. Rickett, Head Cook, two l's Allowances in lieu of wine, one each to Mr. Faint Mr. Hill Mr. Richard Williams Mr. Brooksbank Mr. William Hitching

0 0 6

0 0 4

25. 4. 0

O. 12.10. 15. O. 10.O. 12.10. 21.O.

0 0 0 0 0 0

12.10. 12.10. 1.O. 1.C. 10.

0 0 0 0 0

(03'.

Nov. 1822 - Ma CharlesTodd, for attendancein cellar, Michaelmasand Hilary Terms CharlesTodd and J.J.Ingram,cleaning back ParliamentChamber etc. one CatherineWoodlands,1st dishwasherwages and board wages, and allowancefor MichaelmasTerm Sarah Warwick, 2nd dishwasher (later succeededC. Woodlands as first) allowancesMichaelmas,Hilary and Easter Terms - board wages to Lady Day CatherineMendam, appointed2nd dishwasher John Hitching,Chief Porter, allowanceone 4the same, for collectingashes one i John Dollery,Under-Porter,wages one the same, for cleaning privies, one WilliamDurrant, gardener,wages two John Nelson, for keeping craft from mooring,one 1-7 NicholasTroy, turncock,two ;'s Mr. Matthew Dutton, one year's care of turret clock The Tem le Church The Reader, Revd. Rowlatt, two l's The Clerk, Mr. Phillips, one i The Organist,Mr. Price, two ,'s The Sexton,Francis Strahan, two l.'s

3.13. 6 5.12. 0

o. 5

5.19. 0 16. 2

2.10. 0 10. L. 0

c. o o. o 30. 0. 0 1. 1. o 0 10. 0. 0

40. o. o 7.10.c 12.10. 0 7.10. C

Total all salaries and allowances Pensionsand allowancesin ursuance of S ecialOrders Mrs. Reynolds,two Z's Ann Bingham,two Vs , DorothyCollins, two Mary Haines, two L's ElizabethLock, two -7,'s ThomasHitching,two -2,'s Mr. Barrow,two Z's ElizabethWoodlands, as a charity (13 Jan. 1823) AmeliaEldershaw,nursing Edward Temple,26 weeks

849.10.1

5. C. o 2.10. 0 2.10. 0 2.10. o

5. o. o 15. o. o 30. o. o 1. o. o lo. 2. 0

Total Bills for work done in the House Messrs.Moorman, ironfounders Mr. Lloyd, the smith, a moiety payment for work in the churchyard

182

73.12.o 81.17.

4.12. 7

86. 9. 7

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;34 Ma Taxes etc. New River Water Co., one i To Mr. Hill, for one i year assessed taxes Li htinand Watchin Watching to Christmas "Lady Day Christmas gratuity City of London Gas Light & Coke Co., two John Drew, warding 26 weeks Charles Todd, tending lamps in Hall, one i

1822 - Ma

6.10. 0 57.1.1163.11.11 138.17. 3 141. 8. 3 10. 0. 0 177. 9. 0 18. 0 5.

Total Books Mr. Sturt(2) Messrs. Whitmore & Fenn Mr. Pheney Tradesmen's Bills Mr. Bradley, for tea-tray Mr. Dutton, clockmaker Messrs. Ma1uDim4& Co., nurserymen Messrs. Makepeace & Harker, for silver coffee pot and stand Messrs. Dowbiggin & Co., desks etc. for the Library Mr. Ellery, for 6 plated soup ladles Messrs. Bradley, for 6 tureens and stands Dorothy Beach, cooper Messrs. Harvey, Nassier & Co. for coals for the Library Mr. Hill, silversmith Mr. Lear, turner - the same, a moiety bill Mr. Owen, for attendance and medicine Mr. Want, upholsterer Messrs. Joyce, tallow chandlers Messrs. Hill and Parkinson, wax chandlers Mr. Price, glassman

491. 3. 6 17.17. 6 3.7. 0 55. 2. 0 2.2. 1.O.

76.6.6

0 0

9.7. 6 18.16. 0

82. 8. 0 4.16. 0

5.8. 0 6

12.2.

9.3. 0 7.6. 2 3. 4. 6 11. 3 5.13. 6 6.7. 0 44.16. 0 8.14. 0 12.2. 6

Total Disbursements By Mr. Williams, pannierman, Trinity, Michaelmas and Hilary Terms - William Durrant, gardener John Hitching, Chief Porter Mr. Faint, Chief Butler William Hitching, Junior Butler Mr. Phillips, Clerllof the Church Francis Strahan, Sexton(2)

182

234. 3.11

37.17. 3 29.1. 0 2.O. 0 15.11. 6 2. 6. 0

3.17. 3 7.1. 4

97.14.L.

Nov. 1822 - Ma Linen allowance

182

35. 0. 0

To Messrs. Goslin & Shar e General Account

Bankers.

Miscellaneous To Mr. Gardner, for Receipt Stamps for rent To Mr. Brooksbank, for total of 14 sermons at £2. 2. Oeach Paid to porters and others assisting in extinguishing fire in RariT Alley on 10 April 1823 (see B.T.O. 23.4.23) To Mr. Hill, for collecting Commons, Pensions and Preachers' Duties to end of Trinity Term 1822 To Middle Temple, for share in repair of Middle Temple Lane Stamps and postage To Mr. Scott,for engraving soup ladles

2945.17. 7

2. 3. 9

29. 8. 0 5.0

19.

0.6 4.11. 3 6. 0

Total

66. 9.10

Total disbursements

6986.29. 8

Due from Mr. Norris to balance this Account

37.13. 5

Receipts

7024.13. 1

RENT ACCOUNT RECEIPTS Rents belon into the House - including Mr. W.D.Bedfordlate Allen) three 13 days Mr. I.T.Mayne (late Wm.Turner.former Bench, (one3 days)chamber of Nr. Litchfield' Mr. F. Gregg (late Denne) three Z's Mr. W.3.Scholey (late Gregg) one si Mr. J. Walmesley (chamber purchaser of Mr. R. Kynaston) one Mr. P.G.Denne (late Craft's) 1 yr. 35 days Total rents received Balance from last Account Dividends on Stocks and Annuties Half a year on £17,000 Reduced 3% Bank Annuities

26. 5. 0 12. 4. 3

75. 0. 0 20. O. 0

42. 0. 0 54.16. 0 2903. 8. 8 1530.18.2 255. 0. 0

4639.6.10 PAYI4EI:Ts £7,000

(total) Reduced 3% Bank Annuities purchased various dates and commission Balance in hand, Ilay 15

3927.10. 0 761.16.10 46:9. 6.10

182

- 21 November 182

To balance last account

37.13. 5

Admittanc%into the House. Thomas Keeling, Levison Smith, Charles Harwood, Charles Sturgeon, Eben Russell, Edward Salmon, Frederick Bowman, Thomas Willie Sisk, William Henry Ricketts Bayley, Jacob Jones, Robert Bowcher Clarke, Thomas Todd, John William Yenbury. John Seeley, Charles Patten Vale, Edward Chadwick 16 General Admissions at

3. 6. 3

53. 6. 8

Richard Godson - by certificate from Lincoln's Inn,

2. 0. o

Fines and Admittances into Chambers

6. c. o

Caution Mone on call to the 3ench Sir Richard Baker, Sir Thomas 1:dlyne Tomlins, Sir Edward Hyde East, Robert Ray, Sir Alexander Croke 5 calls at Fine for not Readin

100. C. 0

500. G. C 50. C. 0

On call to the Bar Absent Commons Caution money for chambers Composition money Towards the Organ Com osition mone by students after admission to Commons

70. 0. o

Deposits by students before keeping terms

800. C. o

Mone received on account of Commons

755. 4. 6

Pensions and Preachers' Duties Received on account from Mr. Gardner Of barristers on removal, deaths etc

174. 7.10 156. 6.10

Mone received of the Bankers On General Account

Recei ts in all

5447. 2. 8

8189. 1.11

182 Ma

- Nov.

DISBURSEMENTS CautionMone returned to Treasurer Paid to H.B.RavenEsq., Executor of Henry Charles LitchfieldEsq. late Treasurer,allowance for servingthat office to 3 October 1822 when he died

87.18.10

Cautionmonereturned for bu inchamber To George Chilton Esq.

10. 0. 0

De osits returned to students on call to the Bar AlexanderJohn Wilson, John Halcomb, Samuel Hamilton,Joseph Ivimy, Thomas Harrison Commonsand allowances Paid to Head Cook Balance of Commons, Easter Term On account for Trinity rem Balance for Trinity Term For supper for the officers and servants,Trinity Term For dinner on Audit Day 23 June Paid to John Williams,Pannierman - for wine, tea and coffee, Easter and Trinity Terms - for breakfaston Audit Day Paid Mr. Tyrrell for dinner on 16 May Paid Mr. Partingtonfor dinner on 20 May

500. 0. 0

429. 2. 0 5C.0. o 444â&#x20AC;˘ 2. C 10.12. 8

27.10.6 28.15.7 2. 6. 9 8.10.3 6.6. 5

Total Wine Mr. Edwards,fordozen champagne Messrs.Heatley & Co., on account of bill for wine Messrs.Coxe & Co. for pipe of YAadeira, freightetc. Messrs.Clarke & Barlow, 6 dozen and 1 bottle Champagne Beer CharlesTodd, for brewing in March - the same, for brewing in October Mr. Jackson,for hops (2) Mr. Capp, for malt

1007.6. 2 4â&#x20AC;˘ o. o 600. o. o 98.15.o 36.10.o

739. 5. o

13. 4. 4 12.13.4 19.20.o 43.15.0

89. 2. 8

182 Salarieswa es and allowances The Sub-Treasurer, Mr. Norris, one i - his Clerk, Mr. Gardner,two 2's - the same, allowance for collecting rents,two 7i.'s The Librarian, Dr. Rowlatt, two 2-'s Edith Hitching, for her husband's attendance in the Library until 10 June, when he died William Dollery, for attendance in the Hall in place of William Hitching Mr. Faint, Chief Butler, one 4 - the same, as supervisor, one 4 The Pannierman, Mr. Williams, wages for two 27'sand twowages and board for servant The Head Cook, Henry Rickett, wages and allowances Easter and Trinity Terms and allowance to Michaelmas Henry Rickett, 2nd Cook, wages one i Cook's allowance for finding pewter and brass, 1 year Joseph Todd, 1st Cook's Assistant, allowance Trinity Term and wages to Michaelmas Thomas Mills, 2nd Cook's assistant, allowance Trinity Term and wages to nichaelmas 5 Butlers and Pannierman, board wages to Michaelmas Term and one i wages to 4 Junior Butlers

200. 0. 0 50. 0. 0 20. 0. 0 50. 0. 0 6. 6. 3 18. o 15. 0. o 15. G. 0 67. 4. 6 17. C. 0 10. 0. 0 14. o. o 3.10. 0 5.10. 0 5c.14. 4

Attendance in Hall, Easter and Trinity Terms William Hughes, 1st waiter Paul Hardy, 2nd waiter William Hurlstone, 3rd waiter Thomas White, 4th waiter Joseph Muskett, 5th waiter William Mitchell, 6th waiter

15.0. 0. 0. 4.0. 4.0. 4.0.

0 0 0 0 0 0

25. 4. 21.0. 12.10. 15. 0. 10.10. 12.10.

0 0 0 0 0 0

Allowances in lieu of chamber, one i each to Mr. Faint, Chief Butler Mr. Hill, 2nd Butler Mr. Richard Williams, 3rd Butler Mr. Brooksbank, 4th Butler Mr. Rickett, Head Cook Mr. Paul Hardy, 2nd waiter Edith Hitching, her late husband's allowance Mr. Hughes, 1st waiter,one :k Joseph Todd and Thomas Mills, one allowance in lieu of rent of shop

4. 2 0. 0 3.9.

Ma-

Nov.

182 Allowances in lieu of wine, one 4 to each Mr. Faint Mr. Hill Mr. Rd. Williams Mr. Brooksbank Mr. Hughes Charles Todd,for attendance in cellar, Trinity Term Charles Todd and J.J.Ingram, cleaning back Parliament chamber etc. one i Sarah Warwick, 1st dishwasher, wages and board wages two ;.'s,allowance for Trinity Term Catherine Mendam, 2nd dishwasher, allowance for Trinity Term John Hitching, late Chief Porter, wages to 6 May the same, for collecting ashes to 6 May (B.T.O. for 6 May 1823 records that John Hitching was dismissed - no reason given) Robert Tuck, Head Porter, one 11, John Dollery, Under-Porter, wages one 4the same, for cleaning privies, one i William Durrant, gardener, wages and allowances to 3 June (B.T.o.3 June 1823 records that William Durrant is superseded on account of age end infirmity, and to be allowed wages eec at 2,60) Ralph Durrant, gardener, wages for one i and 23 days Nicholas Troy, turncock, two 1,'s Messrs. Hadley, for maintenance of engine, one year Mr. Dutton, for care of turret clock, one year The The The The The The The

Temple Church Master, Rev â&#x20AC;˘ Rennell, li years Reader, Dr. Rowlett, two ;','s Organist, Mr. Price, two --,-'s Clerk, Mr. Phillips, one i Sexton, Francis Strahan, two -'2's Organ tuner, Mr. Russell, one year -

Ma-

12.10. 12.10. 1.O. 1.O. 10.

0 0 0 0 0

1.14.6 5.12. 0

19.14.4 5. 0 5.5.o 10.O.

150. C. 0 40.o. 0 12.10. 0 7.10. 0 7.10. 0 5.C. C

Total all wages, salaries and allowances Pensions and allowances in rursuance of S ecial Orders Mrs. Reynoldo, three i's Ann Bingham, two -21,:'s Dorothy Collins, two :'s Mary Haines, two :4-'s

Nov.

1005. 3. 5

7.10. 2.10. 2.10. 2.10.

0 0 0 0

182 Ma ElizabethLock, two Z's Edith Hitching,as a charity (B.T.O.17 June 1823) Ann Mills, allowance three 2,18 (B.T.O. 11 Feb. 1823) ThomasHitching, two Z's Mr. Barrow, two 's

7.10. 0 15. 0. 0 30. 0. 0

AmeliaEldershaw,nursing Edward Temple,26 weeks

10. 2. 0

5. 0. 0 10. 0. 0

Total Bills for work done in the House Messrs.Vigers & Son, Carpenters Mr. Burton, plumber Mr. Downer, smith and ironmonger Mr. Hammerton,Pavior Mr. Johnson,paperhanger Mr. Willis, glazier Mr. Walmesley,slater Messrs.Wigzell, bricklayers Messrs.Egerton & Wise, painters Mr. Turner, smith

107.12. 0 334.10. C 28. 6. 0 39. 5. 0 101.15. 0 2).10. 0 30. 6. 0 30.13. 0 157. 0. 0 95. 5. 0 1. 5. 0

Total Taxes etc. New River Water Co., one i - the same, for supply of water W.C.'s, to Christmas 1822 and one i To Mr. Brooksbank,for assessed taxes one

Li htinand Watchin Watchingto Midsummer "Michaelmas City of London Gas Light & Coke Co. three 1.4's John Drew, warding 26 weeks CharlesTodd, tending lamps in Hall, one i Mrs. Cotton, for oil for the patent lamps and lightinglamps in Hall

841.15. 0 6.10. 0 11. 8. 9 28.15.10

46.14. 7

138.15. 6 147.18. 6 266. 7. 5 18. 4. 0 5. 5.0 53. 2. 0

Total Books Mr. Sturt (2) Mr. Butterworth Mr. Nunn

- Nov.

629.12. 5 4.15. 0 1. 0. 0 1. 4â&#x20AC;˘ 0

6.19. 0

T B r i a l d M S f e l e u 9 O 0 o s t m r s m c m F s a t . r 0 a l . H & C a n d . g l B w L r o f o 7 i w i o b e r M e c o s o o r s a v L f i i 0 b 0 r . M f a m a m a . l r l H p a 3 4 r n i s M S a C e p n o s 5 o d p s d P g r r l 6 i a c H s i i 7 . l 8 l l R f c a u a w o h r s 6 n r ' c s MH& Pewcas8 ahsx l (441

182Ma-

Mr. Underwood, for 3 dozen knives and forks2.11. Mr. Richards, carver1.

Nov.

0 1. 0

Total123.17.10 Disbursements By Mr. Wil1iam5, pannierman, Easter and Trinity Terms - William Durrant, gardener, to 7 June Ralph Durrant, gardener - Francis Strahan, Sexton (2) - Mr. Phillips, Clerk of the Church - Mr. Faint, Chief Butler - John Hitching, Chief Torter, to Lady Day - Mr. Tuck, C:liefPorter

23.18.8 68. 2. 9 20.11. 9 2.12. 7 3.9. 6 17. 0. 6 4.19.0 1.9.0

Total

142. 3. 9

Linen allowance Messrs. Goslin

35. 0. 0 & Shar e

Bankers

General Account

2764.12. 0

Miscellaneous To Mr. Gardner, receipt stamps for rent To Mr. Brooksbank for 13 sermons To Mr. Hill, poundage for Com ons To Middle Temple, for share in repair of Middle Temple Lane To John Hitching, for fixtures left in Porter's Lodge To Mr. Lanceley, for his attendance with 4 others on the engine at the fire inRam Alley Stamps and postage Carriage and porterage, two hampe rs of port Total

8. 0. 9 27. 6. 0 29. 8. 3 6. 0. 6 2.10. 0

1.5. 0 5.10.0 13. 6 80.14.0

4 182 Ma Total disbursements Receipts Due to Sub-Treasurer to balance this account

- Nov.

8217.16.8 8189. 1.11 28.14.9 8217.16.8

RENT ACCCUNT REC2,IPTS Rents belon in to the House - includin Mr. P. Pheney ) for shops added to Rental ) formerly perquisitesof Mr.W.Williams) Chief Porter and turnspits 13. 8 )(50receive allowancesin lieu) Mr. J. Chetly's chamber - now a Bench chamber,li years 1'96.5 40.13.5 Mr. C. Bal#win (late :arrison) years + (20 p.a.) 43â&#x20AC;˘12.6 Mr. R. Edmeston (late Fane) one 11 6. 5. o Mr. J. Ram (late Young) 1 year 47. 5. 0 Total rents received Balance from last Account Dividendson Stocks and Annuities Half a year on Zl9,CCO Reduced 3% Bank Annuities

1938.4. 2 761.16.10

285. 0. 0

2985.1. 0 PAYMENTS P05,000 Reduced3% Bank Annuities and commission

2486.5. 0

Balance in hand, 21 Nov.

498.16.o 2985.1. 0

â&#x20AC;¢

1823-24

JAMES SCARLETT ESQUIRE TREASURER November 21, 1823 to November 1g, 1824 MASTERS OF THE BENCH

Francis Maseres1,2, Cursitor Baron of the Exchequer: John (Mitfo rd) Baron Redesdale2: Richard Baker, William Hood2 Esquires: Sir Richard Clayton2, Sir John Coxe Hippisley Baronets: Joseph Jekyll of H. M. Council: Benjamin Johnson, Henry Hall2, Keane Fitzgerald Esquires: William Baker2'3, William Welch, John Newdigate Ludford2, Barne Barne, John Emilius Daniel Edward Finch Hatton, William Pott Esquires: Sir Charles Wetherell Knight) Solicitor General4, William Harrison of H. M. Council: Snowde n Barne Esquire: John Gurney of H. M. Council: Sir John Edlytle Tomlins, Knight: Robert Ray Esquire: Sir Alexander Croke, Knight : Sir Edward Hyde East, Baronet: Sir Robert Baker, Knight.

Died 19 May 1824

Made no attendance during this Treasurership

Died 20 January 1824

Knighted 3 January 1824 on his appointment as Solicitor General

ta4-6 1823-24

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 27

Mr. Johnson and Sir Thomas EdlyAe Tomlins to view chamb er of Vitruvius Lawes Esquire, Serjeant at Law (formerly a barrister of the Society) up one pair in staircase No. 1 (formerly known as the third staircase) in Tarfield Court , disposed of Mr. Edward Hobson Vitruvius Lawes Esquire, a barrister of the Society. [Parliament, 30 January 1824: Mr. Edward Hobson Vitruvius Lawes aged 42 last December admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ183..15, admittance 40s]

Nov. 28

Mr. Welch informing Masters of the Bench that the Bench ers of Middle Temple had deputed Master Reaston of that Socie ty to confer with a Master of this Society on the subject of the proposed improvement on the south side of the Temple Churc h, Mr. Gurney requested to confer with Mr. Reaston on the subject. Letter being read from William Fidd Esquire about the state of No. 7 Kings Bench Walk and its repair, Mr. Smirke, the Surveyor, to meet those who may be appointed by Mr. Fidd and the other gentlemen concerned, and the repairs they consider immediately necessary to be done. Mr. Smirke's letter of 26 November to the Sub-Treasurer being read, stating that he saw no objection to the lower ing of the area of No. 6 Crown Office RaW BTO, 18 November 1823).

if carefully done (see

Mr. Prinsep to have permission to

â&#x20AC;˘

1823-24

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 28

carry out the work under the direction of the surveyor.

Nov. 28

PARLIAMENT Only four Masters of the Bench being present, no Parliament was held.

1824

HILARY TERM

BENCH TABLE Jan. 27

Orders of last term read. Benjamin Copper Esquire, a barrister and Mr. Samuel Bertie Ambrose, a member having paid their duties to the House to have their bonds delivered up. Letter read, dated 26 January from Mr. Smirke, the Surveyor, to the Sub-Treasurer, reporting conference with Mr. Raper and Messrs. Wigg, Surveyors employed on behalf of tenants of No. 7 Kings Bench Walk.

They had agreed that the north wall was dan-

gerously insecure, and the section between the two stacks of chimneys should be taken down to the basement level and rebuil t. Until this was done, loaded wagons and other carriages should not be allowed to pass through the adjoining gateway. Minor repairs, including rebuilding of part of the parapet and the insertion of iron ties at the floors in certain parts, would

1824

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Jan. 27

also be necessary on the east wall.

Mr. Smirke added that

though he hoped that the proposed repairs would render the building secure, he could make no undertaking that more work might not be needed,

-nor, in view of the decayed condition

of the building, that further repairs might not be required from time to time to keep it in tenantable condition. The Sub-Treasurer to send a copy of Mr. Smirke's letter to each of the proprietors of the north end of the said building, requesting their consent to the repairs proposed by Mr. Smirke and any additional repairs that might prove necessary, and their agreement to pay their proportions of the expense according to the custom of the Society in such cases.

The

Great Gate leading into Whitefriars to be kept shut to prevent the passage of carriages until the completion of the repairs. Mr. Gurney to conclude with Middle Temple respecting the proposed improvement of the south side of the Temple Church on the best possible terms. In consideration of the increased trouble of collecting Commons and Pensions and Preachers Duties half yearly instead of annually, the percentage to be increased to ÂŁ3 for Commons and ÂŁ5 for Pensions and Preachers Duties.

41824

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Jan. 29

Mr. Robert Agassix, a member having paid his duties to the Society, to have his bond delivered up. Messrs. Welch and Hatton to view ohamber up one pair in staircase No. 11 (formerly known as the second staircase) in Sir Simon Harcourt'sBuildings, and the cellar and coalplace belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Brock, a member,and report its value to be let. The same to view chamber up two pair north in staircase No. 3 Hare Court (formerly known as the third staircase from Fleet Street on the west side of Hare Court), fallen to the House by the death of Mr. John Finch, a member, and report its value to be let. The Sub-Treasurer to write to Henry Storks Esquire, Recorder of Cambridge, to inquire whether it appeared to him that James Such, lately tried at Cambridge sessions for obtain ing goods under false pretences, was a member of this Society.

Jan. 30

Messrs. Welch and Hatton reporting value of chamber late Mr. Brock's as £63 per annum, and that of Mr. Finch as £26..5 per annum, the same to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday next, and Masters of the Bench to be notified.

Jan. 30 PARLIAMENT Officers of the House—allowances. Business as noted above.

1824

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE Feb. 3

Mr. Serjeant Pell requesting byletter on behalf of the Western Circuit that William Hughes, Junior Butler of the Society, be permitted to attend the Circuit, which he has done for many years past, as he understands it would not interfere with duties of his situation: this not to be complied with. Leave to be given to place a memorial to Henry Charles Litchfield Esquire, late Master and Treasurer of the Society, in the Temple Church and Masters Welch and Hatton to approve its position.

Feb. 5

Francis Strahan petitioning that being 71 years of age and having been a watchman of the Society for 27 years, he is now affected with rheumatism, shortness of breath and loss of hearing, which prevent him doing watchman's duties and praying relief, he to be paid ÂŁ10 per annum. Letter read dated 29 January from Henry Storks Esquire, Recorder of Cambridge, to the Sub-Treasurer, communicating that James Such who was tried at the late Cambridge sessions, was according to his own statement a member of this Society, and that he was convicted on an indictment of obtaining goods under false pretences and sentenced to two years' imprisonment, no evidence being offered on a further indictment, and that the Recorder was satisfied with the verdict.

The admission

of James Such on 5 September 1820 was ordered to be expunged from the books of the Society, without prejudice to any right

64 1824

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Feb. 5

so acquired if it should later appear that the person admitted was not the same as the person convicted and sentenced to imprisonement.

Feb. 6

To be a call to the Bar this term. Mr. William Marshall to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 6 February: called]

Feb. 6

PARLIAMENT Business as noted above. The chamber up three pair north in No. 2 Inner Temple Lane to be discontinued as a Bench chamber, and the chamber up one pair south in No. 11 Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings (late Mr. Brock's) to be a Bench chamber instead. Masters of the Bench disadmitted from, and admitted to, Bench chambers, with admittances of 40s.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; James Scarlett Esquire, Treasurer, from Bench chamber up four pair in No. 10 Crown Office pair north, to the new Bench chamber at No. 11 Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings. Snowden Barne Esquire from Bench chamber up one pair north in No. 5 Inner Temple Lane to the chamber late Mr. Scarlett's.

Feb.10

BENCH TABLE A Parliament to be held on Saturday next the 14th, and Masters in town to be notified.

Feb.12

Mr. Barne Barne and Sir Robert Baker to view chamber of Charles Robert Prinsep Esquire, a barrister, being ground chamber No. 6 Crown Office Row, disposed of to Cresswell Cresswell Esquire, a barrister.

1824

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Feb.12

[Parliament, 14 February: Mr. Cresswell aged 30 last August admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ25, admittance 20s.]

Feb.14

To be a call to the Bar this term. Mr. Joshua Rowe to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 14 February: called]

Feb.14

PARLIAMENT Business as noted above.

EASTER TERM

BENCH TABLE

May 11

Orders of last term read. An agreement being read, made at a conference held in the Parliament chamber of Middle Temple on 10 February last between Francis Bushel Reaston Esquire, Treasurer of thetSociety, and William Welch Esquire, a Bencher of this Society and acting on its behalf, now agreed (subject to the approval of the Society) as follows-The voluntary act of Inner Temple in taking down (in 1810) certain of their buildings against the Church does not found any claim of remuneration from Middle Temple. The shop at the southern entrance to the Church and the remaining buildings on the south side of the Church to be

tot-i 1824

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 11

disposed of on terms of equality and according to the interest each Society has in them.

It appears that of these buildings

Middle Temple receives annual rent of £90..6, and Inner Temple £49..10, making a difference of £40..16, which when annually divided leaves a rent of £20..8 per annum, to be accounted for by Inner Temple assigning their reversionary interest in all fines, duties and other claims upon chambers in Churchyard Court, held of Inner Temple by Mr. Kynaston for his life with power of assignment (on payment of fine) and let at £96 per annum.

Inner Temple will at their own risk and expense take

down the above buildings and repair the walls. The alterations to be according to a plan and evaluation to be approved by the two Societies. Ground now belonging to Middle Temple not to be converted to any other purpose without the approval of the Parliament of Middle Temple. Law expenses to be equally shared by the two Societies, likewise the cost of rebuilding the Vestry Room should it be found necessary: this to be done under Mr. Smirke's direction. The above agreement confirmed, and Middle Temple to be notified. Messrs. Snowden Barne and Ray to view chamber of Mr. Thomas L-iington, a member up one pair north in No. 1 Kings Bench Walk (previously known as Serjeant Baldwin's Building), and on Addl.; A i---;(31Mr. TO Sce cellar belongings disP0 .5e°

Mernber

Cos 1824

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Mar•Cl [Parliament, 21 May: Mr. Addison aged 35 last February admitted for his own life with one assignment: fine £290..8..4, admittance 40s.] Order of Parliament of Middle Temple dated 7 May instant being read, and opinions of Mr. Serjeant Lens and Mr. Little dale on case as to riot rate being before the Table, the Sub-Treasurer to inform Middle Temple that the Treasurer and Masters of this Society are of opinion that no furthe r steps should be taken. May18

Messrs. Johnson and Hatton to view ground chamber north in No. 5 Kings Bench Walk (previously known as the second staircase in Kings Bench Building), and cellar belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Francis Maseres Esquire, and report its value to be let.

May20

Mr. Barne Barne and Sir Alexander Croke to view chamber of John Newland Esquire, a barrister, up three pair north in No. 7 Kings Bench Walk (previously known as Sir Thomas Robinson's Building) disposed of to Mr. Charles Cummins, a member . [Parliament, 21 May: Mr. Cummins aged 58 last February admitted for his own life: fine £30, admittance--(sum omitted)]

s 1824

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 21

To be a call to the Bar this term. Mr. Jackson Perring to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 21 May: called] Messrs. Johnson and Hatton reporting value of chamber late Mr. Maseres' as ÂŁ100 per annum when put into repair, this to be a Bench chamber, and to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday next, together with other vacant Bench chambers, and Masters in town to be notified.

May 21

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single. Officers of the Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;allowances. Business as noted above. Frederick Thesiger Esquire, called to the Bar of Greys Inn in Michaelmas Term 1818 (as his certificate shows) and now a member of this Society, requesting admission ad eundem

gradum:approved. Charles Wetherell, Knight, a Master of the Bench, to be Reader for next Trinity vacation. May 22

BENCH TABLE Robert Ray Esquire to be of the Committee for investigating the funds of the Society.

May 25

Messrs. Johnson and Hatton to view chamber of Mr. Robert Fearon, a member, up three pair east in No. 16 Mitre Court Building (previously known as Ram Alley Building),and cellar

3-4 1824

EASTER TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) May 25

belonging, disposed of to William Marshall Esqu ire, a barrister. [Parliament, 28 May: Mr. Marshall aged 27 last August,.admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ200, admittance 20s.] Friday next to be appointed for choice of a maso n in place of Mr. Thomas Burnell, deceased, and Mast ers in town to be notified. The thanks of the Society to be given to Sir Alexander Croke for his present to the Library of the foll owing books-A Report of the Case of Homer and Liddiard Remarks of [blank space] visitation of neutral vessels under convoy Stewards Reports of cases determined in the Cour t of Vice Admiralty at Halifax The Genealogical History of the Croke Family Originally Named le Blount Petition read of Mr. James Townshend Saward, a member, stating that in June 1821 he was admitted and in July of that year took over the tenancy of Mr. A. Griffith, a memb er (since deceased) of chambers on the third floor nort h of No. 5 Inner Temple Lane, at the same rent.

Until very lately the peti-

tioner was ignorant of the Society's regulati ons prohibiting the underlease of chambers to any third persons.

Because of

illness, he was absent from the Temple for part of 1822 and

(9c.( 1824

EASTER TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) May 25

nearly all of 1823, so that arrears of ÂŁ40 rent accrued for the chambers, which were paid immediately on his return last February, together with all taxes due.

He has always

kept the chambers in good repair and used them in a proper manner according to the Society's regulations. On 27 April last the petitioner was served with a Declaration in Ejectment with regard to the said chambers, which he did not resist but suffered judgement by default and has surrendered the chambers to the Society. Just before the service of the Declaration of Ejectment, the petitioner had commenced repairing the chambers.

had never acted incollusionwith officers of the Society or other persons in seeking to retain possession of the chambers, but now wishes to be admitted tenant of the chambers, and is ready to secure all rent and anything else. This petition rejected. Six dozen soup and pewter plates to be provided for use in the Hall. Representation being made that barristers frequenting the Temple Church suffer inconvenience through cold air from the doors, which might be prevented by the provision of inner doors and a fire in the vestibule, a communication to be sent to Middle Temple and a conference requested. MaY 28

To be a further call to the Bar this term.

6),5 1824

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 28

Messrs. William Webb Follett and William Gray to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 28 May: called] Mr. George Burnell to be mason to the Society in place of Mr. Thomas Burnell, his father, deceased.

May 28

PARLIAMENT Business as noted above. Masters of the Bench disadmitted from, and admitted to, Bench chambers with admittances of 40s.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; James Scarlett Esquire, Treasurer, from Bench chamber up one pair south in No. 11 Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings, with cellar and coal-place belonging, to chamber up steps south in No. 13 Paper Buildings (previously known as the second staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings), and vault belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Francis Maseres Esquir e. William Pott Esquire from Bench chamber up three pair south in No. 13 Paper Buildings to chamber late Mr. Scarle tt's. Sir Thomas Edlyne Tomlins, Knight, to chamber late Mr. Pott's. The ground chamber north in No. 2 Inner Temple Lane to be discontinued as a Bench chamber, and the ground chamber South in No. 5 Kings Bench Walk fallen to the House by the death of Francis Maseres Esquire to replace it as a Bench chamber. Joseph Jekyll Esquire from Bench chamber up one pair west in No. 16 Mitre Court Buildings and cellar belong ing, to new

1824

(

EASTER TERM (Coned.)

PARLIAMENT May 28

(Coned.)

Bench chamber at No. 5 Kings Bench Walk. John Emilius Daniel Finch Hatton Esquire from Bench chamber up one pair east in No. 7 Figtree Court to chamber late Mr. Jekyll's. Snowden Barne Esquire from Bench chamber up four pairs in No. 10 Crown Office Row north, to chamber late Mr. Hatton's. Robert Ray Esquire admitted to Bench chamber late Mr. Snowden Barnes'. Sir Alexander Croke, Knight, admitted to Bench chamber late Mr. Giles Templeman's. Sir Edward Hyde East, Baronet, admitted to Bench chamber late Mr. Snowden Barnes' up one pair north in No. 5 Inner Temple Lane. Sir Robert Baker, Knight, admitted to Bench chamber late Mr. Pott's up two pair west in No. 10 Crown Office Row north.

May 29

BENCH TABLE Mr. Thomas Coltman, a member having paid his duties to the House, to have his bond delivered up. William Marshall Esquire, called to the Bar in Hilary Term last, having this term purchased a chamber up three pair in No. 16 Mitre

Court Buildings to have his caution money of

ÂŁ10 returned.

9'5

1824

TRINITY TERM

BENCH TABLE June 22

Orders of last term read. The ground chamber south at No. 5 Kings Bench Walk lately fallen to the House by the death of Francis Maseres Esquire, now the Bench chamber of Joseph Jekyll Esquire, to be repaired. Monday next the 28th to be Grand Day this term, and Lord Chief Justice Abbott and the other Judges formerlyof the House to be invited to dinner. Benjamin Evison, law stationer,petitioningfor permission to occupy chamber now in the occupationof Mr. West at No. 2 Inner Temple Lane: permissionrefused. Order being read of the Parliamentof Middle Temple dated 28 May that subject of providing inner doors to the Temple Church and a fire in the vestibulebe referred to Standing Committeeof this Society:business to be so referred and a conferenceto be arranged for Thursday next 24 June in the ParliamentChamber of this Society at 3 o'clock.

June 24

Messrs. Hood and Barne Barne to view chamber of Mr. Henry Wrighton,a member, up one pair north in No. 14 Paper Buildings (previouslyknown as the first staircaseof Sir Robert Sawyer'sBuildings),and vault belonging,disposed of to Mr. James Heywood Markland, a member. [Parliament,25 June: Mr. Markland aged 35 last December admitted for his own life with one assignment:fine ÂŁ341..13..4, admittance 40s.]

IDS? 1824

TRINITY TERM (Coned.)

PARLIAMENT June 25

Officers of the House—allowances. Business as noted above. Adjourned to Tuesday June 29 next.

June 29

BENCH TABLE To be a call to the Bar this term. Mr. John Cochrane to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 29 June: called] Names to be submitted for choice of Readers-To Lyons Inn—Barron

Field, Robert Francis Jameson

and Thomas Stock [? sheet damaged] Esquires. To Cliffords Inn—the

Honourable Charles Ewan Law,

James Evans and John Mirehouse Esquires. To Clements Inn--George Morley, Robert Walters and John Addison Junior EsquIres. Consideration given to application of William Hughes, fifth butler, to the Society, for an allowance of £20 per annum in lieu of a chamber, which he alleges was promised as remuneration for various duties of his office in addition to his wages of £1..11..8 per annum.

Other evidence being

available to support his claim, ordered that an additional allowance of £20 per annum be made, though without reference to the Report of the Committee appointed to inquire into Officers' chambers and consequent Order of 24 November 1820, which is to remain in force.

(ow 1824

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT June 29

Business as noted above. Sir Alexander Croke, Knight, to be of the Committee for regulating matters jointly with Middle Temple.

June 30

BENCH TABLE Letter of the day's date being read from George Chilton Esquire, a barrister, to the Sub-Treasurer, stating that he wished to take the ground chamber north in No. 2 Inner Temple Lane if the alterations he suggested were approved, this to be referred to Mr. Smirke, the Surveyor, for his report.

July 2

To be a further call to the Bar this term. Messrs. Theodore Norton, Edward Bellasis, George Brooks Legrew Hesse, Thomas Lloyd and James Mure to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 2 July: called]

July 2

PARLIAMENT Sole business noted above.

July 5

BENCH TABLE The Honourable Mr. Justice Gaselee intending to dispose of his house and premises on the north side of Inner Temple Hall (which it is desirable that the Society should purchase), and having named Joseph Wigg Esquire, the Surveyor, to fix a price, Mr. Wigg to be requested to negotiate a price between the Society and Mr. Justice Gaselee (see Order of Parliament, 12 November 1824).

4J G9 1824

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) July 6

Representation signed by several barristers of this Bar, as follows-The signatories represent to the ReNaers of Inner Temple that they are frequently disturbed in daytime by the noise of boys and children allowed to play within the Templ e, apparently unchecked by the porters, whose duty it is to preserve order.

Gentlemen much in chambers are particularly

annoyed by this disturbance, and submit it might be prevented by the appointment of day watchmtn: they understand that Lincolns Inn and Greys Inn do not suffer this nuisa nce. Dated 30 June 1824. (Signed: S. Twyford, E. E. Dearbn, Charles Crompton, Charles Monro, C. H. Cameron, Wm. Wightman, Wm. Thos. Jammett, C. Creswell). For the present, William Mitchell, one of the waite rs, to be employed to assist the Warder, and to be allowed 2s. a day. To be considered on Friday next--whether an alteration should be made in the hours of attendance and pay of the night watchmen. --Mhether the Summer Audit should not be appointed for the Monday following the present Trinity term, --Whether a new lock should be put on the garden gate, Whether an iron railing or invisible fence should be fixed on the garden wall next the river.

4192: 1824

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) July 6

Masters in town to be notified. Letter read from Henry Hall Joy Esquire, a barrister, to the Treasurer and Benchers, as follows-Mr. Joy states that this morning his key to the garden was forcibly seized by a gardener named Durrant from a young gentleman of Oxford to whom it had been lent for a half an hour, the grounds for seizure and retention being that it was not a proper key.

Mr. Joy requests to be allowed this

or another key, even if it should prove that it had in the past been improperly acquired, as he had received it many years before from his predecessor as appertaining to his chamber in Paper Buildings, and had considered it as part of the inducement for the high price paid.

Mr. Joy acknow-

ledges that if it should prove that keys are not transferable, or that this key was originally a false one, he can make no claim as of right, but seeks favourable consideration as he has used the key openly for several years and had no idea of any irregularity. Mr. Joy to be informed that his request is refused as it is contrary to the established rule. July 7

Mr. Fitzherbert Brooke, a member having paid all his duties, to have his bond delivered up.

July 9

NOTE: Only two Masters being present (Messrs. Barne Barne and Hatton), they decline making any order on the business for consideration on this day.

003 1824

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 9

Orders of last term read. Mr. Hatton and Sir Thomas Edlyne Tomlins to view chamb er at the east end of the law buildings on the north side of Figtree Court and cellar belonging, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Robert Selby, and report its value to be let. The same to view ground chamber north at No. 2 Inner Temple Lane, and report its value to be let: similarly, to view the building on the north side of the Hall called Twisd en's Building, lately purchased of the Honourable Mr. Justice Gaselee, and report its value to be let. The same to view shop opposite the church door, and report whether it should be let, and at what rent. Memorial being read, signed by several respectable solicitors and attornies, regarding certificated conveyance s, the Societies of Middle Temple, Lincolns Inn and Greys Inn to be requested each to appoint a committee to confer on this matter with a Committee of Inner Temple. Sarah Warwick and Catherine Mtadum, dishwashers to the Society, petitioning an increased allowance in consi deration of additional duty, they to be paid ÂŁ2..10 each per term in addition to their present allowances.

Nov. 12

Mr. Hatton and Sir Thomas Edlyne Tomlins report value of ground chamber north at No. 2 Inner Temple Lane as ÂŁ40 per annum.

(94 1824

MICHAELMAS TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) The same report that the shop facing the west door of the

Nov. 12

church ought not to be let. The chambers late Mr. Robert Selby's on the north side of Figtree Court, with kitchen and cellars belonging, to be a Bench chamber, and to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday next.

Masters in town to be notified.

An estimate to be made of the cost of repairing chamb ers at the east end of the north side of Figtree Court. Mr. Smirke to appoint an early day between two and four o'clock, to meet Benchers of the Society respecting the Church.

ppoiLlAKENT

V3V.1(1..

Pensions for the last half year assessed single. Officers of the Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;allowances. James Scarlett Esquire, Treasurer, having purchased of the Honourable Stephen Gaselee, a member, and one of the Justi ces of H. M. Court of Common Pleas, the building on the north side of Inner Temple Hall called Judge Twisden's Building (to which he had been admitted for his own life on 15 November 1799) , and Mr. Justice Gaselee having been paid the sum of ÂŁ1275 out of the Treasury, he is now disadmitted. Jonathan Frederick Pollock Esquire called to the Bar of Middle Temple on 27 November 1807 (as his certificate shows), and now a member of this Society, requesting admission ad

eundemgradum:approved. The Treasurer for the time being, William Harrison, John Gurney, William Welch and Barne Barne Esquires and Sir

(pips' 1824

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAtiEuT(Cont'd.) Nov. 12

Alexander Croke to be a Committee for the regulation of matters jointly with Middle Temple. William Harrison Esquire to be Reader for the next Lent vacation.

Nov. 15

BENCH TABLE The thanks of the Society to be given to John Jones Esquire for his present of his History of Wales.

Nov. 16

Mr. Fiske Goodeve Harrison having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up. Resolution of Masters of the Bench of Middle Temple read, respecting the appointment of a Committee to receive Colonel French's explanation of his plan for improving the banks of the Thames: resolved that Benchers of Inner Temple are ready to confer with Middle Temple on the subject, but will not appoint a Committee to meet the Middle Temple Committee, and this to be communicated to Middle Temple.

Nov. 19 Thomas Stacey, assistant to the gardener 20 months, petitioning relief as he has been confined to bed three weeks with illness and rheumatic gout caught while employed in the garden: this referred to Messrs. Welch and Hatton. James Knowles petitioning that he has been employed 22 years as a watchman to the Society and is now unfit through a paralytic stroke, so praying a weekly pension: this also referred to Mews, -. Welch and Hatton.

â&#x20AC;˘

1824

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 19

The same to consider Memorial of Edward Drake Brockman Esquire, a barrister, requesting the securing of his chamber whichhas twice been broken into and robbed. Memorial read of John Leycester Adolphus Esquire, a barrister, requesting leave to make a water closet in his chamber: this referred to Mr. Smirke. William Hunt petitioning remuneration for loss of trade as a tailor through demolition of his shop on the south side of the church: refused. Mr. John Woodruffe, a member, to attend the Table on Monda y next at 7 o'clock in the evening, and the Sub-Treasurer to request the attendance of Messrs. Pilkington, Milburn, Stafford, Harner, Duncombe and Holmes at the same time.

Nov. 19

PARLIAMENT Joseph Jekyll Esquire to be of the Committee for regul ation of matters jointly with Middle Temple. The chamber up two pair at No. 5 Inner Temple Lane to be discontinued as a Bench chamber, and to be replaced by the chamber at the east end of the low building on the north side of 6 Figtree Court, with kitchen and cellars, fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Robert Selby. Disadmittances from, and admittances to, Bench chambers, with admittances of 40s.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; John Emilius Daniel Edward Finch Hatton Esquire from his Bench chamber up one pair west in No. 16 Mitre Court Build ings

1824

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT Nov. 19

(Cont'd.)

and cellar belonging, to the new Bench chamber at 6 Figtree Court (see above). Sir Charles Wetherell, Knight, from his Bench chamber up two pair south at No. 2 Tanfield Court to chamber late Mr. Hatton's. John Gurney Esquire from his Bench chamber grou nd floor north at No. 4 Inner Temple Lane to the chamber late Sir Charles Wetherell's. Sir Alexander Croke from his Bench chamber up one pair south at No. 2 Inner Temple Lane to the chamber late Mr. Gurney's. Sir Charles Wetherell unanimously elected Trea surer for the ensuing year.

(01,8

21 November 182

to 21 Ma

1824.

RECEIPTS Admittances into the House: Charles Thomas Lane, Charles Cooksey Yates, William James Dampier, William Borrodaile, John St%art,Arthur Griffith Evans, William Crammond, Woronzov Grieg, Daniel Carter, Charles Barrett Lennard, George Paulden, Thomas Caty, Robert Kencowe, John Carrick Moore, Herbert :Award Evans, George Long, Robert Lyster, John Horton Atkin, George Nettle, Richard Deane, Alfred Forde, Wadham Locke, Richard Freer, Charles Augustus :lott, Richard Smith, John Addison, Arthur Rmwlandson, Thomas Carr, Charles Cummins, Henry Joseph Smith, John Vaizey, William Spencer, John Jlliam Peter Scott, Richard Wildman, Richard James Greening, John Sarel, Richard Longfield, Richard â&#x20AC;˘Wharton 38 General Admissions at William Marshall, Jackson Perring and Joseph Addison - by certificate from Lincoln's Inn Frederick Thesiger - by certificate from Gray's Inn 4 admissions by certificate at Fines and Admittances into Chambers

3. 6. 8

126.13.4

2. u. 0

8. c. o 215.15. 0

Fine for not Readin James Scarlett Esq.

50. o. o

On Call to the Bar Absent Commons Caution money for Chambers Camposition money Towards the Crgan

7.10. 30. O. 30. O. 6. 0.

ComoositionNone paid by students after admission to Commons

150.

0 0 0 0

O. 0

Deposits by students before keeping Terms

1100. C. 0

Mone received on account of Commons

1497. O. 0

Pensions and Preachers' Duties Received on Account Of barristers on removal, death etc.

343. 8. 1 86. 3. 8

â&#x20AC;&#x153;

Nov. 182 to Ma Monereceived of the Bankers From the General Account

1824

5965.17.3

Miscellaneous Of Mr. Phillips, for Burial ground

7.10.o

Recei ts in all

9603.17.4

DISBURSEMENTS

Balanceof last Account due to Sub-Treasurer CautionMonereturned

28.14.9

to Treasurer

100. C. 0

De osits returned to students on call to the Bar Thomas Houghton Bartley, Edmund James Jarvis, S. Bertie Ambrose, RichardWhitaker,Joshua Rowe, Robert Jope Kinsman Commonsand Allowances Paid to Mr. Cockman, Head Cook MichaelmasTerm Hilary Term For Dinner on Audit Day, 16 Feb. Paid to John Williams,Panniermanfor tea and coffee, MichaelmasTerm Hilary Term for breakfaston Audit Day Total If

Wine Messrs.Healey !.balance for wine Messrs. Blackman & Son, for 6

dozen port Peter TemplemanEsq. for a pipe of port

Messrs.Ruinart for champagne

60c.

407.11.8 355. 5.11 19. 4. 4 14. 8. 9

10.15.3 2. 8. 6 810.4. 5 1269. O. 0 21.12. 0

6 8. 9

112.1.

Total

1403. 2. 3

Salarieswames and allowances

The Sub-Treasurer, Mr.::orris,_two - his Clerk, Mr. Gardner,two 4's - the same,for collecting rents, two -.1's The Librarian, Dr.'RowIatt,two Mr. Faint, Chief Butler,one -a- the same, as supervisor, one i Mr. Smirke, the surveyor, one year

200.0. 50. 20.C. 50.0. 15. 0. 15.0.

0 0 0 0 0

4o.c. 0

Nov. 182

The Pannierman,Mr. Williams,wages for two .'s and two wages and board for servant The Head Cook, Mr. Cockman, wages Michaelmasand Hilary Terms (WalterCockman appointedHead Cook B.T.O. 21 Nov. 1825) (See B.T.O., 11 Nov.1823) Henry Rickett, 2nd Cook, wages one 4

Joseph Todd, 1st Cook's assistant, allowance Michaelmas & Hilary Terms Thomas Mills, 2nd Cook's assistant, the same Attendance in Hallm Michaelmas and Hilary .:erms - William Hurlstone, 1st waiter Paul Hardy, 2nd waiter Thomas White, 3rd waiter Joseph ;:uskett,4th waiter William Mitchell, 5th waiter William Gux Bower, 6th waiter John Webster, 7th waiter (part Michaelmas Term and Hilary Term) James Webster, 8th waiter (part Y.ichaelmasTerm and Hilary Term) Allowances in lieu of chambers Mr. Faint, one Mr. Hill, one i Richard Williams, one i Samuel Brooksbank, one 4 Paul Hardy, one i - in lieu of rent of shop, Inner Temple Lane Josenh Todd Thomas Mills Charles Todd, for attendance in cellar Michaelmas and Hilary Terms Charles Todd and J.J.Ingram, cleaning back Parliament chamber, one 4 Sarah Warwick, 1st dishwasher, wages and board wages two and allowance Michaelmas and Hilary Terms Catherine Mendam, 2nd dishwasher allowance Michaelmas and Hilary Terms Robert Tuck, Head Porter, wages one i the same, for collecting dust and ashes, one John Dollery, Under-Porter, waces one i the same, for cleaning privies one Ralph Durrant, gardener, two L's Nicholas Troy, turncock, two John Nelson, for keeping craft from mooring, one year Charles Todd, for tending lamps in Hall, one 3

67. 4. 6

52.10. 0

10. 0. 0 6.10. 0 6.10. 0 15.0. o. o. 4.o. 4.C. 4..

0 o 0 0

3.3.

3.R.

25. 4. c

2'.0. 12.10. 15.0. 12.10.

0 0 0 0

3.9. 0 9. 0 3.15. 0

5.12. 0 6. 0.10

o. o 10.10. o 10. o. 4. o. 6. c. 31.10. 5.

o o o o

4. 4. o 5. 5.

to Ma

1824

10 - 7/ Nov. 182 The The The The

Tem le Church Reader, Dr. Rowlett, two Clerk, Mr. Phillips, one i Organist, Mr. Price, two

Dinners and suppers for officers and servants Michaelmas and Hilary Terms (This item previously included under "Commons")

Amelia Eldershaw, nursing Edward Temiole,26 weels

174.10. 8

1003.15. 4

30. G. 0 2.10. 0 2.10. 0 2.10. 0 5.câ&#x20AC;˘ 5.0.

0 c

30. C. 2.10. 0

7.10.c 10.2.

Total Bills for work done in the House Paid Mr. Whibley,for suoerintending erection of water closets Messrs. Munn, Elston P.: Nunn, a moiety of bill for bricklayers and plasterers Mr. BurAer, mason Mr. Willis, glazier Mr. Burton, plumber Mr. Downer, smith and ironmonger Messrs. Vigers, carpenters Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers Messrs. Egerton & Wise, painters Mr. McCarthy, plasterer

97.12. c

20. C. 0

5. 2. 70. 6. 32.10. 19.19.

6 0 0 G

81.8.c 178.11. 42. 7. 76. 2. 23.17.

o 0 0

Total Taxes etc. Assessed taxes, one i New River Co.,one i - the same, for supply of water to W.C's,two i's Total

1824

40â&#x20AC;˘ O. 0 7.10. 0 12.10. 0

Total Pensions and Allowances in ursuance of S ecial Orders. William Durrant,two -;1-'s Ann Bingham, two Dorothy Collins, two Mary :laines,two Elizabeth Lock,two :'s Ann Mills,two :'s Mr. Barrow, two Mrs. Reynolds, one Thomas Hitching,one

- Ma

550.2.

28.15. 9 6.10. 0 13.11. 7 48.17. 4

Nov. 182 - Ma

1324

z Li htinand Watchin Watchingto Christmas to Lady Day Christmasgratuity John Drew, warding, 26 weeks City of London Gas Light & Coke Co.two..k's

138.17.3 142.18. 9 10.C. 0 18.4â&#x20AC;˘ 0 178.18. 0

Total

488.18. 0

Books Mr. Ridgway,for 4 parts of Supplementsto Encyclopaedia Britannica Mr. Nunn Mr. Dyer,for "The Privilegesof Cambridge" Mr. Besant, bookbinder

5.0. 0 77.8. 0 2. 0 17.13. 0

Total

102. 3. 0

Tradesmen'sBills Mr. Hunt,tailor,for Chief Porter's Watch coat Edward Russell, for charcoal and wood (2) SamuelWalden, for 3 coal baskets Messrs.Lane & Co. for blotting book Mr. Woodham,forstationery Mrs. Beach, cooper Messrs.Harvey & Co. for coal and wood Messrs.Harvey & Napier,coal merc'llants Messrs.Joyce,taTlow chandlers Mr. Hill, silversmith Mr. Webb, robemaker Mr. Farlow, stationer

1.7. 6 31.6. 6 13. 6 10. 6 3. 3 11.11. 6 32.12. 6 47.2. 6 45.16. 0 58.7. 0 2. 0 27.17. 6

Total

283.10. 8

Disbursements By John Williams,Michaelmasand Hilary Terms By FrancisStrahan, a moiety paymentand another Mr. Mr. Phillips,Clerk of the Church By WilliamHughes, to 9 February By Robert Tuck, Chief Porter

7. 3 6.16. 4 3.1E. 0 2.10. 9 3.18. 0

Total Linenallowance To Mescrs.Goslin

Shar e General Account

35. 0. 0 Bankers

3638. 0. 1

671 Nov. 182 - Ma1824 P

Miscellaneous Samuel Brooksbank,for 12 sermons Messrs.Brundrett,Spinks & Reddish, solicitors John Rogers, a moiety bill for seed and cleaning the churchyard Messrs.Foulkes, Langford & Walford, solicitors,a moiety bill Thomas Shtlton Esq., coroner Receiptstamps,postage etc. Total

25. 4. 0 301.16.0 15. 0 35. 2. 6 2. 8. 2 4.6. 5 369.12. 1

Total all disbursements

9601. 2. 9

Due from Mr. Norris to balance this account

2.14. 7

Receipts

9603.17.4

RENTACCOUNT

RECEIPTS Rentsbelon into the House including Mr. J.Rudall (late Bench Chamber) one 11 Mr. C. Kennell (late Beavan) one 4 Mr. W. Bathie (late Lennard)three -Z.'s Mr. G.D.Wingfield(late Adolphus) one 7 Total rents received Dividendson Stock and Annuities Half a year on ÂŁ23,000 Reduced Bank Annuities Balance from last account

7.10. 0 17.10. C 13.15. 0 22.10. C

2347.17.3

345. C. 0 498.16.0 3191.13.3

PATILTTS Z1,000Reduced 3% Bank Annuities and commission Balance in hand 21 May

921.5. 0 2270.8. 3 3191.13.3

1)74 21 Ma

1824 to 19 November 1824

RECEIPTS Balance of last Account

2.14. 7

Admittances into the House: Caddell Holder, Thomas Maulden Sherwood, Samuel Hughes, Charles Barton, Joshua Samuel Crompton, William Barnett, William Walker Jordan, George Herley, Edmund Chapman, Samuel Carter Hall, John Lloyd, the Hon. Henry Thomas Lowry Corry, C'IarlesWilliam Edward Jerningfickm, William Abbott, Octavius Swale Harrison, John Arthur Roebuck, Abraham Hayward, Hugh Jackson, Charle: 2obert Turner, Thomas Benson, Edward Harrison, John Arthur Gardner, Archibald Loncrieff, Charles Swann, John Philpot Curran 25 General Admissions at Jonathan Frederick Pollock by certificate from Middle Temple Fines and Admittances into Chambers Fine for not ReadinSir Charles ';etherell,Knight On call to the Bar Absent terms Caution money for chambers Composition mone:Towards the Organ Comnosition nonepaid by students after admission to Commons Deposits by students befare keel-,ing Terms Monereceived on account of Commons Pensions and Preachers Duties Received on account Of barristers not having chambers Miscellaneous Of Mr. Eversfield, for old materials of building on south side of Church Money received of the Bankers From the General Account From the Rent Account Recei ts in all

3.6.83,5.

2. O. 0 896. 1. 8 5c. .. c 31.10.c 80.o 3c.C. 80.c. C 75.Oâ&#x20AC;˘C 6oc.C.

815.15. 6 214.15. 2 75.9. 5

101. 1. 3

6199.14.5 1275. O. 0

10,598. 3.

6-75 -1 Ha

- Nov. 1824.

DISBURSEMENTS. Return of Caution Mone for buying chambers to William Marshall Esq.

10.

De osits returned to students on call to the Bar John Cochrane, Theodore Norton, Edward Bellasis (3) Commons and allowances Paid to Head Cook Commons, Easter Term Trinity Term For dinners and suppers for officers and servants, Easter Term For the same, Trinity Term For dinner on Audit Day Paid to John Williams, Pannierman for tea and coffee, Easter Term for the same, Trinity Term for breakfast on Audit Day

44P.16. 4 440. 2. 7 99.13. 4 81.10. 8 27.6. 0 13.13. 0 11.4. 0 2.6. 9 1124.12. 8 117.14.C 177.13.11

504.15.

Total Beer Mr. Capp,for malt (2) Mr. Jackson, for hops (2) Charles Todd,for brewing (2)

800. 2.11 93.15. 0 5. 0 25.1. 0 21.

Total Salarieswa es and allowances The Sub-Treasurer, Mr. Norris, two 1:'s - his clerk,Mr. Gardner,two 7.1,:'s - the same, allowance for rent collecting,two's The Librarian, Dr. Rowlatt,two _'s The Surveyor, Mr. Smirke, one year The Pannierman, Hr. Williams, wages for two :2's and two :I'swages etc. for servant Mr. Faint, chief Butler, one i - the same, as supervisor, one i Mr. Cockman, Head Cook, wages Easter and Trinity Terms Henry Rickett, 2nd cook, wages one i

300. 0. 0

Total Wine Messrs. Heatley, for bottling wine Mr. Deffell,for 2%tuns of hock and one of Moselle Messrs. HeatleyGillman, for 6 dozen of Mountain, 3 pipes Port and 50 dozen sherry

140. 1. 0

50.0.

0 0

20.0. 50. 0.

0 C

20C.C.

67.4. 6 15.o. 0 15. 0. 0 52.10. 0 10.0. 0

47tr, Ma Cook's allowance for finding pewter and brass Joseph Todd, 1st cook's assistant, wages two ils and allowance Easter and Trinity Terms Thomas Mills, 2nd cook's assistant, wages two i's and allowances Easter and Trinity Terms Board wages for the 5 Butlers and Pannierman,and one i wages for 4 junior Butlers For attendancein Hall, Easter and Trinity Terms William Hurlestone,lstwaiter Paul Hardy, 2nd waiter Joseph Muskett, 3rd waiter William Mitchell, 4th waiter William Gux Bower, 5th waiter James Webster, 6th waiter John Webster, 7th waiter Joseph Baines, 8th waiter Sarah Warwick, 1st dishwasher,wages and board wages (two ;I's)to Michaelmasand allowancesfor Easter and Trinity Terms CatherineMendam, 2nd dishwasher, allowancesEaster and Trinity Terms Allowancesin lieu of wine, two l's to Mr. Faint, Chief Butler Mr. Hill, 2nd Butler Mr. Richard Williams,3rd Butler Mr. Brooksbank,4th Butler Mr. Hughes, 5th Butler Allowancesin lieu of chambers,one i to Mr. Faint Mr. Hill Mr. Richard Williams Mr. Brooksbank Mr. Hughes (two i's) Mr. Hardy (2nd waiter) one i Allowancesin lieu of share of shop rent, one i Joseph Todd ) (cook's Thomas Mills ) assistants) CharlesTodd, for attendancein cellar, 2,aster and Trinity Terms The same, for tending lamps in Hall CharlesTodd and J.J.Ingramfor cleaningback Parliamentchamber, one RobertTuck, Chief Porter, wages one i i the same, for colleciatim;ashes, one 4

John Dollery, Under-Forter, wages one i for cleaning privies, one 3

- Nov. 1824

45. 5. o

15. 0. 0 0. 0 0. o 4. 0.0 4. C. c 4. o. 0 4. 0. 0 4. C. c

6. 0. 6

3.o.o

25. 0. 0 25. 0. C 2. C. C 2. C. 0 1. 0. 0 25. 4. o

21. 0. 0 12.10. 0 15.(. 0 20. 0. 0 12.10. 0

3. 9. 0 3. 9. 0 3.16. 6 5.5. 0 5.12. o 10.10. o 10. 0. 3 4. c. 0 6. 0. 0

7-1 Ma ,â&#x20AC;˘

- Nov. 1824

Ralph Durrant, gardener, wages two ;,'s John Nelson, for keeping craft from mooring, three Z's Nicholas Troy, turncock, two Z's The The The The The The The

Tem le Church Master, the Revd. Rennell, one Reader, the Revd. Rowlatt, two -4's Organist, Mr. Price, two organ tuner, Mr. Russell, one year Clerk, Mr. Phillips, one Sexton, Francis Strahan, two

50. o. 4o. o. 12.10. 5. C. 7.10. 7.10.

o o o o o 0

Total all salaries and allowances Pensions and allowances in ursuance of S ecial Orders Mrs. Reynolds, two 2.'s Ann Bingham, two William Durrant, two Dorothy Collins, two L's Mary Haines, two Elizabeth Lock, two Mr. Barrow, two Ann Mills, one i Francis Strahan, two (By B.I.C. of 5 Feb. 1824, Francis Strahan, a watchman for 27 years, petitioned to retire on grounds of age and was allowed ÂŁ10 per annum) Thomas Hitching, late Butler board and funeral expenses Mrs. Eldershaw, for nursing Edward Temple, 26 weeks

1028.13. 6

5. c. 2.10. 30. C. 2.10. 2.10. 5. D. 30. 0. 5. C. 5. 0.

c 0 0 0 c o o o

16.15. 6 10. 2. 0

Total Buildinr.work Mr. Ogers, painter - the same, on account (2) Mr. Willis, glazier Messrs. Vigers, carpenters Mr. Downer, smith and ironmonger Mr. Burrell, mason Mr. Burton, plumber Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers Mr. Johnston, paperman Mr. Hamerton, paviour Messrs. floorman,iron founders

114. 7. 6 12.10.11 180. o. o 57.13. o 433. 8. 0 155. 2. 0 124.19. 0 101.19. 0 146. 4. 0 51. 4. 0 47. 2.10 28. 9.11

Total Taxes etc. New River Co. one i - the same, for supply of water to WC's To Mr.Bull, for one year's assessment for paving - a further 3 year To Mr. Brooksbank , assessed taxes one i Total

1555.19. o 6.10. o 7. 1. 9 2. 2. 0 1. 1. o 29. 5. 9 46. o. 6

MaLi htinand watchin City of London Gas Light & Coke Co. two Evening watchmen, to Midsummer "Michaelmas John Drew, warder, 26 weeks WilliamMitchell,warder, 13 weeks (see B.T.O. 6 July 1824 concerning Mitchell'sappointmentas assistantWarder) Total Books Mr. Pheney, bookseller Mr. Gardner, for books purchased137him Mr. Britton, for several parts of his "Public Buildings" Mr. (?) Ringway, for part 2"of Vol. 6 of EncyclopaediaBritannica Total Tradesmen'sBills Edward Russell, for wood and charcoal (2) Mr. Rickett,for coals and charcoal Messrs.Harvey & Co. for coals and wood Messrs.3entley P:Wood,for rose water (2) Mr. Price, glassman Messrs.Gillow, for 2 Davenportdesks Mr. Swift,pewterer Mr. Bower, for wood for Library Messrs.Cribb, carvers J. Lear, turner Mr. Dutton, clock maker Mrs. Harris,oil for the patent lamps Mr. Woodham, stationer

177. 3. 138.15. 147.18. 18. 4. 9. 2.

Nov. 1824.

1 6 6 0

491. 2.1 8. 0 7.13. 3

2.16. 0 1.5.0

41. 2. 3

4. 0 6.14. 3 20. 8.6 5.6 6.0 15.15. 0

38.8.C 1.1.0 7.C 3.15. 0

C.0 58. 7. 0

16. 2

Total Disbursements By Ralph Durrant, gardener (2) By John Williams,Easter Term -Trinity Term By.Mr. Faint, Chief Butler By Mr. Tuck, Chief Porter By Mr. Phillips,Clerk of Church By Francis Strahan, Sexton (2) By Mr. Hughes, 5th Butler, Total

, Linenallowanceto Junior Butlers

192.16. 5 68.10. 6

12.1. 0 13.19.11 17.13. 3 211. . 6 6. 0 2.16.11

2.10. 0 123. 9. 1 35. C. 0

679 Ma

- Nov. 1824

z Miscellaneousa ments To Mr. Brooksbank for 15 sermons Mr. Gardner, poundage on collection of Commons, pensions etc. - to the same, on account of poundage for collection of Commons etc. - to the same,for purchase of receipt stamps To Middla Temple for share in repair of M.iddleTemple Lane Thomas Shelton Esq. coroner's fees on inquisition on body of Henry 2attenbury Paid Mr. Tuck and others for removing books from Baron laseres' chamber Stamps and postage

31.10. 0 34.10. C 50.O.

3.19. 0

6.o. 6 2.10. 2 1.17. 6 5.9. 7

Total

135.17. 7

To Bankers on General Account

3115.16. 4

Chambers Purchased Paid t'leHon. Mr. Justice (:ctselee for his interest in Judge Twisden's Buildings (A special withdrawal of .C.1.275 was made from the Rent account for this purpose) See B.T.O. 5 July 1824. Messrs. 1igg, a moiety, for valuation of Mr. Justice Gaselees' chamber

1275. C. 0

3. 3. o

Total disbvcsements

10,533. 4.10

Due from Sub-Treasurer to balance this Account

65. 3.10

Receipts

10,598. 3.8

RENT ACCOUNT RECEIPTS Rents belon inr to theHouse - including Mr. J.A.Manninglate White)one1-7+ (z4o p.a.) Mr. F. Thesiger (late Rudall) 64 days (a Bench chamber from 28 May) Mr. 2.S.Richards (late Okey)three 2.,'s Mr. S. Brooksbank (quitted Midsummer premises pulled down)one Z7 Mr. D.C.Wilmot(late Roscoe)one

13.14.8 5.5. 6 23.12.6 7.17.6 15.o. 0

tap Ma

Mr. J. Herbert (Bench chamber from 28 May) £30 p.a. Mr. C.H.Okey (late Chilton) three 71's Rents in all Dividendson Stock and Annuities Half a year on £23,5003% Bank Annuities By sale of £1,0003% Bank Annuities, less commission Balance from last Account

- Nov. 1824

19. 9.11 39. 7. 6 2,010. 5. 5

3 52. 10. 0

918.15.0 2,270.8. 3 5,551.13.8

PAYMENTS £1,500 Reduced 3% Bank Annuities plus commission Power of attorney Balance in hand Nov. 19

1,413.15.0 1.1. 6 2,862.2. 2 5,551.18.8

31 1824-25

SIR CHARLES WETHERELL KNIGHT TREASURER 20 November 1824 to 18 November 1825

MASTERS OF THE BENCH

John (Mitford) Baron Redesdale1 : Richard Baker, William Hood1 Esquires: Sir Richard Clayton1, Sir John Coxe Hippisley1'2 Baronets: Joseph Jekyll of H. M. Council: Benjamin Johnson, Henry Hal11, Keane Fitzgerald Esquires: William Welch, John Newdigate Ludford1'3, Barne Barne, John Emilius Daniel Edward Finch Hatton, William Pott Esquires: James Scarlett, William Harrison of H. M. Council, Snowden Barne4 Esquire: John Gurney of H. M. Council: Sir John EdlyrftTomlins, Knight: Robert Ray Esquire: Sir Alexander Croke, Knight: Sir Edward Hyde East Baronet: Sir Robert Baker, Knight: Sir Richard Brooke de Capell Brooke5 Baronet: James Torkington5, John Vaillant5, John Wyatt5 and Edmund Henry Lushington1'5 Esquires.

Made no attendance during this Treasurership

Died 3 May 1825, buried in the Temple Church

Died 16 May 1825

Died 3 July 1825

Called to the Bench by invitation, 17 June 1825

bu 1824 25 -

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 26

Bench Table Order of 20 November 1703, and Act of Parliament of 28 November following, to be considered on Friday in the first full week of next term to determine whether that part of the Order relating to the payment of ÂŁ50 by any person called to the Bench should be rescinded. Masters of the Bench to be notified. To be a call to the Bar this term. Messrs. Samuel Charles Cross Fish, Francis Walsh, Peter Heywood, Edward Bullock, John Woodruffe,kTia4 Pratt, Benjamin Ifill, Charles Barry Baldwin, William Westbrook Bunton, John Walmesley and William Bond to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 26 November: called ] Mr. Treasurer, Messrs. Jekyll, Harrison and Gurney, Sir Edward Hyde East and Sir Robert Baker, to be Committee to confer with Committees from the other Inns of Court respecting certificated conveyances, at a meeting on 30 December next at 12 o'clock. Mr. Treasurer, Messrs. Jekyll, Welch and Barne Barne, Sir Alexander Croke and Sir Edward Hyde East to be a Committee to confer with Committee of Middle Temple on Colonel French's plan for improving the bank of the Thame s, at a time and place to be appointed by Middle Temple. [NOTE:

B.T.O. of 16 November stated that

Benchers of Inner Temple did not wish to appoint a Committee for this purpose but would confer directly with Benchers of Middle Temple]

1824-25

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 26

Entry to be made in the Book of Orders of the Socie ty respecting the death of 10 May 1824 at his house in Reigate, Surrey, of Francis Maseres Esquire, F.R.S., Cursitor Baron of H.M. Court of Exchequer, and for half a century a Bencher of the Society, to which he bequeathed a selection of valuable books.

The Treasurer and Benchers wish to record their

gratitude and their "veneration of a character so long and eminently distinguished in science and literature". Three silver dishes and tureens to be purchased. Nov. 26

PARLIAMENT Calls, as noted above.

Jan. 25

BENCH TABLE

HILARY TERM

1825

Orders of last term read. Mr. Robert Bevill, a member having paid all his dutie s and had his deposit of £100 returned, to have his bond delivered up. Jan. 28

Consideration of BTO of 20 November 1703, and subse quent Act of Parliament, regarding payment of £50 by perso ns called to the Bench, postponed to Friday 11 February next, and Masters in town to be notified. Cresswell Cresswell Esquire, a barrister having offer ed to sell to the Society his ground chamber south in No. 9 Kings Bench Walk, with the room beneath, the conve niences in the back area and the vault in front, for the sum of £1440;

log4 1825

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Jan. 28

Mr. Hatton and Sir Robert Baker to view same and report what sum the Society should pay. Richard Bligh Esquire, a barrister having offered to sell to the Society his ground chamber north in No. 3 Hare Court with cellar belonging for the sum of £400, Mr. Hatton and Sir Robert Baker to view and report W price.

Jan. 31

Mr. Hatton and Sir Robert Baker, having viewed the chambers offered for sale, reporting that £1440 is a proper price for Mr. Cresswell's chamber, this to be purchased out of the Society's rent account. The same reporting that the price of £400 asked by Mr. Bligh is too much, he to be informed accordingly.

Feb. 4

The chamber lately fallen to the House by the death of William Bradney Esquire, a barrister, up two pair north at No. 4 Kings Bench Walk, to be a Bench chamber to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified.

Feb. 11

To be a call to the Bar this term. Messrs. John Shaw Lefevre, Robert D;Xon, John Smith, William Smith Pasmore, and John Wood to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 11 Feb.: called] Mr. Smirke having made a sketch of the appearance of the Temple Church when the proposed improvements have been made,

1825

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Feb. 11

and representing the necessity of rebuilding the staircase attached to the cloisters;

his sketch and plan to be sent

to Middle Temple for approval before the comm encement of the work. Mr. Henry Wright petitioning that the life of Mr. Henry Stalman, a member, may be substituted for Mr. John Cole's for the area chamber south at No. 11 Kings Bench Walk: resolved that the Society cannot interfere. James Knowles, late a Watchman, having resi gned on account of severe indisposition and infirmity, to be allowed 5s. per week. Consideration of BTO of 1703 regarding paym ent of ÂŁ50 by persons called to the Bench again postponed until Friday in the first full week of next term, 29 April, and Masters in town to be notified. Feb. 11

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House--allowances. Sir Charles Wetherell, Treasurer, having purc hased of Cresswell Cresswell Esquire for the sum of ÂŁ1440 his chamber with appurtenances at No. 8 Kings Bench Walk , to which he was admitted on 10 Nov. 1815, Mr. Cresswell to be disadmitted of the same. Business as noted above.

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6819 1825

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) Feb. 11

The chamber up one pair north in No. 3 Inner Temple Lane to be discontinued as a Bench chamber, and replaced by the chamber late Mr. Bradney's (BTO, 4 Feb.) Disadmittances from, and admittances to, Bench chambers, with admittances of 40s.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; William Harrison Esquire from his Bench chamber up two pair north in the Hall Staircase to the new Bench chamber in Kings Bench Walk, late Mr. Bradney's. Sir Alexander Croke, Knight, from his Bench chamber ground floor north 4 Inner Temple Lane to the chamber late Mr. Harrison's.

EASTER TERM

BENCH TABLE Apr. 26

Orders of last term read. Several members of the Society petitioning that one of the servants might be permitted to take out a licence for the supply of wine to members as in the past)

tbis to be con-

sidered on Friday next. All workmen's bills for repairs to be paid out of the Rent Account, and Mr. Norris, the Sub-Treasurer, to be at liberty to draw on the bankers for that purpose.

1825

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Apr. 26

Henry Southey petitioning relief in his misfortune after breaking his leg near the Temple gate and Whitefriars, this not to be complied with. Ann Sharp, daughter of William Sharp, and born in 1770 in Tarfield Court when her father, a solicitor, resided there, now petitioning relief in her indigence: this not to be complied with. The Moniteurs for the years 1813, 1814 and 1815 to be purchased for the Society's use.

Apr. 29

Consideration of BTO and Act of Parliament of 1703 relating to payment of ÂŁ50 by persons called to the Bench again postponed to Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified. Consideration of members' petition relating to a licence for sale of wine in the Hall postponed sine die.

May6

To be a call to the Bar this term. Messrs. Robert Edward Broughton, Bryqn Edwards, Samuel Platt, Nicholas Harris Nicolas, Matthew Talbot Baknes, and William Jackson to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 6 May: called] Consideration of BTO and Act of Parliament of 1703 again postponed until Friday in the first full week of next term (10 June) and Masters in town to be notified. Bench chamber lately fallen to the House by the death of Sir John Coxe Hippisley to be disposed of at the Parliament

Ing 1825

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 6

on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified. Consideration also to be given on that day to the proposal for a call to the Bench. Pensions for last half year assessed single. Officers of the House--allowances. Business as noted above.

May 10

BENCH TABLE Wednesday 5 June to be Grand Day in next term, and Lord Chief Justice Abbott and other judges formerly of the House to be invited to dinner. Mr. John Hodges, a member having paid all his dues, to have his bond delivered up. [NOTE: the word "duties" hitherto used in Orders of this nature has been deleted and replaced by "dues".]

May 13

To be a call to the Bench, and nominations of gentlemen to be called to be made on Friday 10 June.

Masters in town

to be notified. Names to be sent for choice of Readers-To Lyons Inn--Thomas Shaw Brandreth, John Austin and Robert Henry Welch Esquires. To Cliffords Inn--Robert Campbell Scarlett Esquire, the Honourable Algernon Herbert, and Thomas Prideaux Ball Esquire.

(my 1825

EASTER TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) May13

To Clements Innâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;William

Hamer,

Francis Gregg and John

Poulter Esquires. The draft of a conveyance of the site of the Inner Temple to be prepared, leaving blanks for the names of Trustees. The scaffold at the upper end of Inner Temple Lane to be properly secured. Report read of Mr. Smirke, dated 16 April, respecting divers

repairs: these to be done with all convenient speed.

Letter being read from George Chilton Esquire, a barri ster,to the Sub-Treasurer, dated 11 May, the rent of his chamber to be reduced to ÂŁ35 per annum. Mr. Treasurer, Messrs. Hatton and Ray, Sir Alexander Croke and Sir Edward Hyde East to be a Committee to investigat e and report on the original appointment of a Reader to the Society and its history. A Master of the Bench to be appointed annually in Novem ber to review minutes of Benchers' Resolutions recorded in the rough Minute Book before transcription, and sign the fair copy.

Mr. Hatton appointed to this duty until the end

of Michaelmas term next. [NOTE: folio 156, bearing part of the minutes of Bench Table for 8 November in Michaelmas Term 1825, is bound into the volume at this point.

Minutes for

Easter Term continue on f. 157.]

Igqo 1825

EASTER TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) Nray13

[In another hand] Mr. Treasurer,Messrs. Welch, Hatton and Ray, Sir Alexander Croke, Sir Edward Hyde East and Sir Robert Baker to be a Committee to examine and digest the Rules of the Bench, for transcriptioninto a book to be kept in the Parliamentchamber. The Bench Table Orders of 6 February and I May 1818 to be reconsidered,and the appointmentof a Master of the Library to be consideredon Tuesday in the first full week of next term (7 June): Masters in town to be notified. Mr. Ray, Sir Edward Hyde East and Sir Robert Baker to give any necessary directionsfor the Library in the meantime. The Treasurerand Masters of Middle Temple to be requested to desire their Architect to confer with Mr. Smirke respectingthe rebuildingof the staircaseat the corner of Middle Temple cloisters,to ascertainwhether a slight deviation from the alterationproposed by Middle Temple would afford a more completeview of the round tower without disadvantage to the staircase. (Signed:7 June 1825, Ed. F. Hatton) [Appendix]Memorandum: On the 3rd May 1825 died Sir John Coxe HippisleyBart, and on the 16th May 1825 died John NewdigateLudford Esquire, two of the Masters of the Bench of this Society.

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611 1825

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT May 13

Disadmittances from, and admittances to, Bench chambers with admittances of 40s.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Treasurer from his Bench chamber up one pair west in No. 16 Mitre Court Buildings, to Bench chamber late Sir John Coxe Hippisley's up one pair south in No. 11 Paper Buildings and vault belonging. Benjamin Johnson Esquire from his Bench ground chamber west No. 7 Figtree Court to chamber late Sir Charles Wetherell's. John Gurney Esquire from his Bench chamber up two pair south at No. 2 Tapfield Court to chamber late Mr. Johnson's. Robert Ray Esquire from his Bench chamber up four pair north in No. 10 Crown Office Row to chamber late Mr. Gurney's. Sir Edward Hyde East, Baronet, from his Bench chamber No. 5 Inner Temple Lane to chamber late Mr. Ray's.

TRINITY TERM

BENCH TABLE June 7

Orders of last term read. Mr. James Legrew Hesse and Mr. Ebenezer Ware, having paid all their dues, to have their bonds delivered up. Two dozen carving knives and forks to be purchased for the use of the Bar and students' tables.

1825

TRINITY TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 7

Two dozen plates to be purchased for the Bench table. Order being read of Bench Table of 13 May last, respecting BTOs of 6 February and 1 May 1818 and the expediency of appointing a Master of the Library, report now read of Mr. Ray, Sir Edward Hyde East and Sir Robert Baker, dated 16 May last, referring to former BTOs to the following effect:— By Order of 5 February 1767, the Pannierman is to clean the Library, hiring an assistant at his own expense, and is allotted

a set of chambers, wages of £25 per annum, and allow-

ances for supper money, warding, calls to the Bar, and admittances into Commons, making up a total of £33..2..4 per annum.

On 1 February 1768, an allowance of £4 was added

for cleaning the new Library:on 6 May 1785 an allowance of £1 for cleaning the Library and water closets: on 6 February 1810 an allowance of £10 for extra trouble through expansion of the Library, and in compensation for loss in no longer serving the Bar mess with wine. allowances £48..2..4.

Total with these additional

By Order of 5 May 1815, one shilling

per head was allowed for providing Benchers with tea.

9 November 1819, the present Pannierman was allowed a set of chambers on the ground floor at No. 4 Inner Temple Lane, instead of the chamber of the former Pannierman up four pair at No. 10 Crown Office Row. On 12 May 1820, a Committee was appointed to consider the duties and emoluments of the Pannierman with respect to

103 1825

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 7

the new Library, and afterwards resolved that he should be paid a salary of £105 per annum in lieu of former allowances, with £9 wages and £20 board wages for a maid servant, whose duties were specified to include keeping the Library clean. The allowance for tea and coffee was then increased to 1/9 d. per head.

Sundry other allowances are made to the Pannierman,

including vacation board wages at 7/6 d. per week; board wages in term, which may be commuted as 17/6 d. per week; an allowance of £12..16. for wages for an assistant to clean knives for Bench and Bar tables; and perquisites of wine and dessert left on the table in the Parliament chamber, and provisions left at the Bar table. When the new Library was opened, Mr. Gardner went there and with the assistance of four Porters and Hitching (then fifth Butler), removed the books from the rooms where they had been deposited pro temporeand placed them in the library under the direction of Mr. Rowlatt.

On 30 November 1821,

the Bench ordered that Hitching should be paid £50 for his work in dusting and cleaning presses and books in the Library from 9 November 1820 to Christmas 1821.

On the same day,

Hitching was appointed to daily duty in the Library from 10 to 3 o'clock, to look after the fires and clean the floor, presses and books under the general direction of the Librarian for a salary of £30 per annum.

0 41825

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 7

Hitching died in Trinity Term 1823 and has not been replaced, so that the cleanliness of the Library and books has been seriously neglected, only the floors of the Library and adjoining rooms being swept by a maidservant employed by the Pannierman.

In the Long Vacation of 1824,

the Pannierman employed Hughes (Hitching's successor as fifth Butler), to clean the presses and books.

This was

properly done, but has not since been repeated. The books in the former Library were kept in close presses, which were cleaned only once a year, but the greater part is now kept in open presses with wire guards acting as doors, so that progressive daily cleaning is needed to enable the whole to be gone over once a month. The Library should be provided with a border of matting six feet wide along the bench at east and west sides of the room to protect the floor from ink stains.

Panels

should be fitted over the ventilators to enable them to be closed in cold weather.

Pens, ink and paper, and chairs

and other furniture should be provided for Library users. The rooms adjoining the Library should be properly furnished with carpets, chairs, tables, presses, etc., and the room to the south appropriated solely to the use of the Benchers. The room to the north should have a new stove and a panelled partition at the pillars, which if fitted with shelves would

fogs' 1825

TRINITY TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) June 7

afford room for a large quantity of books.

A partition

would also render the room suitable for the use of the Librarian, who could readily superintend the Library adjacent, and far more comfortably in the winter than at present when the cold makes it impossible for him to be constantly in the Library. It is suggested that the Benchers might define the duties expected of the Librarian, and a Master of the Library, if appointed annually from the Bench, should be responsible for supervision. (Signed) Rob. Ray Edd. Hyde East The above report approved, and Mr. Ray, Sir Edward Hyde East and Sir Robert Baker to direct the works and purchase of furniture recommended, and also to report on the duties of the Librarian. The Pannierman to keep the Library clean and the books and presses free from dust. On reading report of Committee presented to the Bench Table on 6 February 1818 and considered on 1 May following, ordered that a Master of the Bench be annually elected Master of the Library, and he authorized to spend ÂŁ50 on books for the Library in addition to the ÂŁ50 at the disposal of the Treasurer.

The election to be on the same

day as that of the Treasurer in Michaelmas Term. Jo kn oh

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1825

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 10

Consideration poAlened of BTO of 20 November 1703 and subsequent Act of Parliament of 28 November 1703, respecting payment of £50 by persons called to the Bench. To be a call to the Bench on Friday next, and Sir Richard Brooke de Capel Brooke, Baronet, and James Torkington, John Vaillant, John Wyatt and Edmund Lushington Esquires to be invited to come to the Bench Table.

June 13

Mary Brown, organ blower at the Temple Church, to be paid £2 as a charity towards the expense of her brother's funeral.

June 14

Sir Alexander Croke and Sir Robert Baker to view chamber of the Hon. William Cust No. 5 Kings

a barrister up two pair south in

Bench Walk (previously known as the second

staircase in Kings

Bench Building), disposed of to Mr. Ed-

ward Strutt, a member. [Parliament, 17 June 1825: Mr. Strutt aged 23 last October admitted for his own life: fine £70, admittance 40s.] Letter being read from John Adams

Esquire, Serjeant at

Law, offering for sale to the Society his chamber up one pair north in No. 8 Kings Bench Walk at 70 years purchase of £105 per annum (less dues of the Society), this to be purchased at that price, being £1689..4..8. Letter being read from William Webb Follett

Esquire,

a barrister, requesting an abatement of the rent of his

toq7 1825

TRINITY TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) June 14

chamber, which for same time he has been unable to use through indisposition: this not to be complied with. ' The quantity of beer to be brewed next October to be increased by a half, with an additional quantity of malt and hops in the proportion of five bushels of malt to the hogshead.

June 17

To be a call to the Bar this term. Messrs. Charles Edward Dodd and Frederick Maxwell Damon to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 17 June: called] The Sub-Treasurer informing the Treasurer and Masters that Sir Richard Brooke de Capel Brooke, Baronet, James Torkington, John Vaillant, John Wyatt and Edmund Lushington Esquires have accepted the invitation to the Bench Table, they to be called to the Bench at the Parliament this day. [Parliament: 17 June: called to the Bench] Letter being read from John Thomas Mayne Esquire, stating that he had found a tenant to replace him in the chamber he occupies at No. 5 Inner Temple Lane and requesting permission, this to be referred to the Committee for letting chambers.

June 17

PARLIAMENT Officers of the Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;allowances. Business as noted above.

beg 1825

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) June 17

Sir Charles Wetherell, Treasurer, having purchased of John Adams Esquire, Serjeant at Law (formerly a barrister of the Society) his chamber at 8 Kings Bench Walk and vault belonging, to which he was admitted for his own life and one assignment on 15 May 1815, he to be disadmitted and paid the sum of ÂŁ1689..4..8. as agreed. A conveyance to be made of the site and inheritance of the Inner Temple and appurtenances by the Right Hon. John Lord Redesdale, Richard Baker and William Hood Esquires, and Sir Richard Clayton, Baronet, surviving trustees, to themselves and the Treasurer and rest of the Benchers of the Society and their heirs, upon the same uses, trusts, interests and purposes as the premises now stand conveyed by an indenture of release enrolled in Chancery dated 11 May 1803. [Note: pencilled amendments of names and date have been inserted, presumably at the time of a later re-conveyance of Inner Temple] John Emilius Daniel Edward Finch Hatton Esquire and Sir Robert Baker Knight added to Committee for regulation of matters jointly with Middle Temple. John Williams Esquire, a barrister, to be auditor of the Sub-Treasurer's accounts in place of Edmund Lushington Esquire, called to the Bench.

1825

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE June 21

Mr. Ray, Sir Robert Baker, and Messrs. Vaillant and Wyatt added to the Committee for letting chambers. Mr. Ray appointed with Mr. Hatton to settle minutes of resolutions entered in the rough minute book until fairly transcribed, and they to sign the fair copy and perform this duty until the end of Michaelmas Term next. Report read of Committee requested on 7 June to report the duties of the Librarian, to the following effect:â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Librarian to be "imperatively" responsible for the condition and safety of the books and manuscripts in the Library. [Note: the wording of the following Regulations has been abbreviated]. A full transcription is printed in "Catalogue of Manuscripts in the Inner Temple Library", ed. J. Conway Davies, Vol. I, pp.

--to classify and arrange them --to make an accurate Catalogue of the books and manuscripts in the Library arranged alphabetically according to their respective subjects or heads, and continue the same as additional books or manuscripts are received in the Library, and also make a shelf catalogue of every book on each shelf. Copies to be printed of such Catalogues, two to be interleaved to allow additional entries of new books and

70 0 1825

â&#x20AC;˘ TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 21 manuscripts;each Bencher

to have a copy, and six copies

to be kept in the Library for reference. Access to and use of manuscripts and the most valuable books (these to be determined by the Master of the Library) to be limited to Benchers and the Librarian, except by order of the Bench, and then only in the presence of the Librarian.

No transcripts of manuscripts to be allowed

except by order of the Bench. The Librarian to attend regularly in the Library at times already agreed for the purpose. The Librarian to be furnished by the Sub-Treasurer with an alphabetical list of names of members of the Society, to be kept up to date by the addition of names of new members. No person other than a member to be allowed to use the Library unless with a written Order or in the company of a Master of the Bench. The Librarian to keep a book in which every user of the Library other than a Bencher is to enter his name and address. No book to be removed from the Library except by Masters of the Bench, or by written Order of a Bencher, and any book so removed to be returned within fourteen days, or a written explanation provided for its non-production.

7 01 1825

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 21

The Librarian to return every book after use to its proper place. The Librarian to allow no writing in or other mutilation or damage of the books, and any offender to be reported to the Bench, or in vacation to the Master of the Library. The Librarian to be furnished with paper, pens and ink, with which he can supply the reading desks and Library tables. The Librarian to take care that the servants provided for the purpose keep the Library thoroughly clean and that it be ventilated every morning. The Librarian to take care that all papers, shelves and books be thoroughly cleaned and dusted twice a year, in October and March, and that all books be restored to their previous arrangement. The Librarian to notify the Master of the Library in writing of any way in which the Library may be improved, or of anything that may injure it. Dr. Rennell, Master of the Temple, to have access to the Library and use of the books and manuscripts in like manner to the Benchers. The above report confirmed, and ordered to be printed.

June 23

Mr. Smirke to have examined the foundation of Paper Buildings and direct any necessary repairs. Mr. Hatton to purchase six pipes of old port (Signed: Ed. F. Hatton)

7a 1825

TRINITY TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) June 23

(Memorandum appended) "On the 3rd day of July 1825 Died Snowden Barne Esquire, late one of the Masters of the Bench of this Society".

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 8

[Note: The part of the entry summarized as be,low indicatedhis on f.157, wrongly bound into volume of Be-nc..1) Table_ Orde_rs. The entry for this date continues on f. 165] Orders of last term read. Mr. Stokeman Hathwaite, a member having paid all his dues, to have his bond delivered up. Jane Rickett, widow of Henry Rickett, late Under-Cook petitioning relief, this to be referred to Messrs. Barne and Hatton and Sir Robert Baker. Five pipes of port to be purchased. The Sub-Treasurer reporting on the crypt on the south side of the Temple Church to the following effect â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This crypt had long been used for the deposit of records of the Fine Office.

Mr. Smirke reporting in September that

the crypt was in so ruinous a condition that it must be demolished, and proposing that the records be temporarily

703 1825

MICHAELMAS TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) Nov. 8

stored on the north side of the vestibule of the Church, the Sub-Treasurer had written on 7 September to the Chirographer of the Court of Common Pleas to inform him of the circumstances and to request him to remove the records into the vestibule of the Church, where a place would be enclosed to receive them.

Replying on 8 September, Mr. H. T. Cole-

brooke wrote that it was not in the power of the Chirographer to provide storage for the records, but if the Society would provide permanent storage someone from his office would superintend their removal.

He could not sanction temporary

removal of the records from the place where they had remained undisturbed for so long.

Mr. Norris (the Sub-Treasurer) then

consulted Master Gurney (the Treasurer being out of town), and under his direction wrote to Mr. Colebrooke repeating that the records must be removed from the crypt and would be transferred to the vestibule on the Wednesday following, when a representative from the Chirographer's office was invited to attend to superintend their removal.

Mr. Colebrooke again

wrote on 13 September, protesting against the proposed removal, and stating that someone from his office would attend to witness, though not to superintend, the removal of the records; he added that he was addressing the Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas on the subject. Mr. Norris, continuing his report, stated that a person from the Chirographer's office attended the Church, but

1825

MICHAELMAS TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) Nov. 8

refused to deliver up the key of the crypt, whereupon the door was forced and every paper and piece of wood was removed to the vestibule, and two keys delivered at the Chiro grapher's office the following day.

The Sub-Treasurer had investigated

the circumstances of the original deposit of these recor ds in the crypt, and had no doubt that it had been made immediately after the fire of 26 to 27 January 1678, when the part now the Middle Temple cloister, Farrers Buildings, and the whole of Hare Court (where the Office of Chirograph ers of Fines was then and is now located), were so much damag ed by fire that several records of fines of the previous Trinity and Michaelmas terms were lost. ment of 31 Charles 24,00,

By Act of Parlia-

it was enacted that the Note

and Foot of missing Fines should be re-engrossed witho ut fee: and that Feet of Fines newly engrossed, with their Proclamations, for that term and the three subsequent terms should be filed with the Custos Brevium of the Court among the Feet of Fines of the same term, and the Notes newly engrossed should be filed by the Chirographer with Notes of Fines of the same term, and no fee should be taken for any of these proceedings. Mr. Norris then referred to the grant by letters paten t of James I dated 13 August 1609 to the Treasurers and masters of the Inner and Middle Temples of the premises of the two Inns and of the Temple Church: and to the barga in

10c 1825

MICHAELMASTERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) Nov. 8

and sale of 2 November 1732 by the Treasurer and Masters of Middle Temple of the southernmoiety of the Temple Church, excepting the chapel adjoining the south side of the Church (where the records of the Fine Office and Custos Brevium Office were stored), and the vestry room adjoining,a moiety of the said chapel and vestry being likewise conveyed to Inner Temple.

Nov. 11

The Bench chamber fallen to the House by the death of Snowden Barne Esquire to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified. Mr. Hatton and Sir Robert Baker to view consolidatedchambers up one pair north and south in No. 2 Hare Court (formerlyknown as the fourth staircasefrom Fleet Street on the west side of Hare Court), and cellar belonging,fallen to the House by the death of Mr. Henry William Knight, and report its value to be let. These chambers to become a Bench chamber, to be also disposed of at the Parliamenton Friday next.

Nov. 18

Mr. Hatton and Sir Robert Baker having viewed consolidated chambers late Mr. Henry William Knight's report the value as ÂŁ65 or ÂŁ70 per annum. Letter being read from H. T. ColebrookeEsquire, a Chirographer of the Court of Common Pleas, the Sub-Treasurerto write to the Chirographers"peremptorilyto remove the Records of their Office from the vestibuleof the Temple

1825

MICHAELMASTERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) Nov. 18 Church on or before the second day of next term or that they would be removed by the Society into Hare Court and there left at the disposal of the Chirographers". Nov. 18 PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single. Officers of the House--allowances. William Wright Esquire, called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Trinity Term last, as his certificateshows, and requesting admissionad eundemgradum:approved. Richard Baker and William Welch Esquires of the Bench and John Samuel Hudson and John William Esquires of the Bar to be auditors of the Sub-Treasurer'saccounts. Richard Baker and William Welch Esquires to be auditors of Mr. James Gardner'saccounts. Robert Ray Esquire to be Master of the Library. John Gurney Esquire to be Reader for the next Lent Vacation. The Treasurer for the time being, Messrs. Gurney, Welch, Barne and Ray, Sir AlexanderCroke and Sir Robert Baker to be a Committeefor regulationof matters jointly with Middle Temple. The chamber up one pair in No. 2 Inner Temple Lane to be discontinuedas a Bench chamber,and be replacedby the chamber in No. 2 Hare Court late Mr. Henry William Knight's. Disadmittancesfrom, and admittancesto, Bench chambers, with admittancesof 40s.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

.707 1825

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) Nov. 18

John Gurney Esquire from his Bench chamber, the ground chamber West in No. 7 Figtree Court to the new Bench chamber at 2 Hare Court. Robert Ray Esquire from his Bench chamber up two pair â&#x20AC;˘ south at No. 2 TalifieldCourt to the chamber up one pair east at No. 7 Figtree Court, late Mr. Snowden Barnes'. Sir Thomas Edlyze Tomlins from his Bench chamber up three pair south in No. 13 Paper Buildings to chamber late Mr. Gurney's. Sir Alexander Croke from his Bench chamber up two pair north in the Hall staircase to chamber late of Sir Thomas Edlyne Tomlinsf. Sir Robert Baker from his Bench chamber up two pair west in No. 10 Crown Office Row North to chamber late Mr. Ray's. William Harrison Esquire unanimously elected Treasurer for the year ensuing.

76a

November 1824 to 1

182

REC2IPTS Balance of last Account

65. 3.10

Admittances into the House: Charles Carpenter, Joseph Gordon, Henry Torrens, James Thompson, August Bernard Handley, John Moore Heath, William Hamilton, John Shapter, Edward Woodcock, Alfred Cookman, Henry Collins, Graham Francis Moore, William Robert Bigg, Edmund Plunkett Burke, William Bagley, James de Sausmaru, Henry Mitford Boodle, Philip Ferdinand Christi n, John Heather, John Douthwaite Nesham, Richard Veale, Henry Bedford, James Grundy Cross, Richard Malins, George William Salmon, William James Gordon, Edward Abbott, Thomas Colpitts Granger, William Henry Bosanquet, George Edwards, Jonathan Forster, 31 General Admissions at Fines and Admittances into Chambers On call to the Bar Absent Commons Caution money for chambers Composition money Towards the organ Com osition mone paid by students after admission to Commons

3. 6. 3

103. 6. 8 14. G. C

55.10. C 210. O. C 220. O. 0

44. c. C 115. O. 0

Depositsmade by students before keeping terms

1500. O. 0

Mone received on account of Commons Mone on account of Pensions and Preachers Duties Pensions and Freachers Duties received of barristers not having chambers

1222. 9. 0 306.11: 0

73.15. 0

Mone, Received of the Bankers General Account ibnt Account Receipts in all

7321.11. 9 1861.16.3 13,113.3. 6

79 Nov. 1824 - May 1825

DISBURSEMENTS Caution Mone returned to Treasurer, James Scarlett Esq.

100. O. 0

Return of De osits on calls to the Bar to Samuel Charles Cross Fish, John Woodruffe, John Tidd Pratt, Charles Barry Baldwin, William liestbrookeBurton, Robert Bevill, Robert Dixon, John Smith, William Smith Pasmore, John Wood, David Bogue, Nicholas Harris Nicolas, Robert Edwards Braughton(14) Commons and allowances Paid to Head Cook - for Commons, Michaelmas Term - UU Hilary Term - dinners and suppers for officers and servants, Michaelmas Term - the same Hilary Term - the same Easter Term - for the Audit Dinner Paid to John Williams, Pannierman - for tea and coffee, Michaelmas Term -ftitHilary Term - for breakfast etc. on Audit Day Paid to Mr. Gardner, poundage for collecting Commons Pensions and Preachers Duties to end of Trinity Term last (2) Note: by B.T.O. of 27 Jan. 1824 the percentage for collection was increased to 35

14cc. o. o

419.8.L. 360.11.10 89. 2. 0 74.15. 0

99.13.4 22.11. 0

14.1o.6 7.10.6 2. 6. 3

58. o.8

Total Wine Messrs. Ashley, for bottling pipe of port Messrs. Heatley,for a butt of sherry, bottling etc. and 2 dozen burgundy Beer Charles Todd, for brewing in March Mr. Jackson, for hops Salaries wa es and allowances The Sub-Treasurer, Mr. Norris, two i's his clerk, Mr. Gardner, two ;1;'s to the same, alloWance for collecting rents, two The Librarian, Dr. Rowlett, two;i's

1148.9.10

6.13.o 152.15.6

159. 8. 6

12. 1. 5 10.12. 0

22.13.5

200. C. 0 50.0 20. O. 0

50. o. o

7/ 0 Nov. 1824 - May 1825

Mr. Faint, Chief Butler, one 4 - the same, as supervisor of workmen, one 4 The Pannierman, Mr. Williams, wages for two ris and two Z's wages and board for servant The Head Cook, Mr. Cockman, wages Michaelmas, Hilary and Easter Terms The second Cook, Henry Rickett, wages one i Joseph Todd, 1st cook's assistant, allowance for Uichaelmas, Hilary and Easter Terms Thomas Mills, 2nd cook's assistant, the like 5 Butlers and Pannierman, board wages to Easter and two i's wages to 4 junior Butlers For attendance in Hall, Michaelmas and Hilary Terms - William Hurlestone, 1st waiter Paul Hardy, 2nd waiter Joseph Muskett, 3rd waiter William Mittjtal, 4th waiter William Gux Et_owt.c 5th waiter John Webster, 6th waiter James Webster, 7th waiter Joseph Baines, 8th waiter Allowances in lieu of chambers, one 7 to Mr. Faint Mr. Hill Mr. Richard Williams Mr. Brooksbank Mr. Hughes Mr. Hardy Allowances in lieu of rent of shop, .... one 7 to Joseph Todd Thomas Nills Allowances in lieu of wine, one 4 to Mr. Faint Mr. Hill Mr. Richard Williams Mr. Brooksbank Mr. Hughes Charles Todd, for attendance in cellar, Michaelmas, Hilary and Easter Terms - the same, for tending the lamps in Hall, one i Charles Todd and J.J.Ingram, cleaning back Parliament chamber, one i

15. 0. 0 15. 0. 0 67. 4. 6 78.15. 0 10. 0. 0

10. 0. 0 10. 0. 0 85.13. 6

15. 0. 0 0. 0. 4. 0. 4.0. 4.0. 4.G. 0.

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

25. 4. 21.0. 12.10. 15.0. 10. C. 12.10.

0 0 0 0 0 0

3.9.

0 0

3.9. 12.10. 12.10. 1.U. 1. C. 10.

0 0 0 0

5.14. 0 5. 0 5.12. 0

Nov. 1824 - Ma Sarah Warwick, first dishwasher, allowance for Michaelmas, Hilary and Easter Terms the same, wages anl board wages one 4 Catherine Mendum, 2nd dishwasher, allowance for Michaelmas, Hilary and Easter Terms Robert Tuck, Head Porter, one 4 the same, for clearing ashes, one 4 John Dollery, Under-Porter, one 4 the sahle,for cleaning privies, one i Ralph Durrant, gardener, two ,'s John Nelson, for keeping craft from mooring, one i Messrs. Hadley, for maintenance of engine, one year Nitcolas Troy, turncock, two Mr. Dutton, for care of turret clock, one year

182

12.15. 0

7. 4 13. o. o 10.10. 0 10. L. 0

4â&#x20AC;˘ C. o 6. c. o 31.1, o 2. 0

5. 5. o 5. 0 o

The Tem le Church The Master, one year The 2eader, Revd. Rowlatt, two , The Clerk, Mr. Phillips, one i The Organist, Mr. Price, two The Sexton, Francis Strahan, wages and allowances, two _'s Total all wages, salaries and allowances Pensions and allowances in nursuance of S ecial Orders William Durrant, two +'s Mrs. Reynolds, two ;.'s Ann Bingham, two Franciz Strahan, two Dorothy Collins, two ,'s Mary Haines, two â&#x20AC;&#x17E;.'s Elizabeth Lock, two Ann Mills, two :',1s Mr. Barrow, two James Knowles, 12 weeks allowance due 6 May (B.T.O. 19 Nov. 1824) Amelia Eldershaw, nursing Edward Temple 26 weeks

1C30. 4. 8

30. c. o 5. c. o 2.10. 0

5. 0. o 2.10. C 2.10. 0

5. . 5. 0. o 30. 3. 0. 0 10. 2. 0

Total Buildin and renair work in the House Mr. Ogers, painter, on account - the same, balance of payment Mr. Downer, smith and ironmonger Mr. Burnvell, mason Mr. Burton, plumber mt. Willis,painter F.4 glazier (2)

100.12. 0

6c. L. o 421.15. 3 82.17. 0 14.15. 0 21. 7. o 33. 2. 5

71t Nov. 1824 - Ma

182

c7J

Mr. Warmesley, slater Mr. Johnston,paperman Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers Mr. Vigers, carpenter - the same, moiety bill Mr. McCarthy, plasterer Total Taxes etc. New River Co. one i Paid Richard Brooksbankfor assessed taxes, one i Li htinand Watchin Watching to Christmas "Lady Day Christmasgratuity William Michell, warding 26 weeks John Drew, wqrding 26 weeks City of London Gas Light & Coke Co.one Messrs. Joyce, tallow chandlers

20. 7. 0 16.18.11 104. 0. 0 168. 6. 0 7. 7 36. 6. 0 980. 3. 2

6.10. o 29.5. 9

138.17. 3 141. 8. 3 10.C. 0 13. 4. G 18. 4. 0 87.16. 9 41.16. 0

Total Books Francis Bushell Reaston Esq. for Woolnott'sHistory of the CathedralChurch of Canterbury Mr- Cuthbert, for 49 volumes of the Moniteurs Sir George Maylor, for the first part of History of the Coronationof George IV Mr. Pheney, bookseller

456. 8. 3

3. 3. c 51.9. 0 8.8.0

56.16. 0

Total Tradesmen'sBills Edward Russell, for charcoal and brushwood Mr. Matthew, for 12 dozen knives and forks Mr. Hill, silversmith,for 3 silver tureens Mrs. Beach, cooper Mr. Lear, turner Mr.â&#x20AC;˘alden, basket maker Messrs. Harvey, coal merchants Messrs. Hill & Parkinson,wax chandlers Messrs. Spode & Copeland,for china Messrs. Hadley, engine makers Mr. Vigers, undertaker Total

35.15. 9

119.16. C

35. 4. 6 10.16. 0 412.19. 0 5.17. 0 1.6.2 4. 6 30. 4. 6 10.15.10 16. 0. 0 37.15. 0 9.1.3 570. 4. 2

7/3 Nov. 1824 - Ma Disbursements By John Williams, pannierman (2) By Francis Strahan, sexton (2) Mr. Mr. Phillips, Clerk to the Church By Robert Tuck, Head Porter

182

30. 3. 4 6.11.11 5.10. o 4. 3. 0

Total

46. 8. 3 35. 0. 0

Linen allowance Purchased from Cresswell Cresswell Es . chamber, convenience and vault belonging at No. 8 King's Bench Walk Miscellaneous Paid for office copies of affidavits, R. V. Rogier Samuel Brooksbank, for total of 12 sermons Mr. Gardner, for stamps for rent collection Mr. Lorymer, for relinquislAngcellar late in possession of John Trotter Esq. attached to chamber late of Mr.Robert Selby in Tig Tree Court John Rogers, moiety bill for clearing rubbish in Temple Church yard Stamps and postage Total Paid to the Bankers on General Account Total disbursements Due from Sub-Treasurer to balance this Account Receipts

1440.0. 0 1. 2. 8

25.

3. 7. 8

10.O.

0 6.10. 5 46.9. 9 5369.15.6 13,111. 9. 3

1.14.3 13,113.3. 6

RENT ACCOUNT RECEIPTS Rents belon into the House - including Mr. G. Chiltonlate Westone 20. O. 0 Mr. E. Smirke (Bench chamber divolyed to House 19.11.24)(L30 p.a.) 32. 1. 0 Mr. H. Jeremy (Bench chamber divolYed to House) Rent ÂŁ31.10 p.a. outstanding) Rents in all 2254.7. 5 Dividends on Stock and Annuities Half a year on 22 ,500 39 Reduced Bank Annuities 367.10.0 Balance from last Account 2862. 2. 2

5483.19. 7

74 Nov. 1824 - Ma

182

z PAYMENTS ÂŁ1,000 Reduced 3% Bank Annuities and commission Paid C. Cresswell Esq. for chambers Paid Mr. Ogers balance of bill for painting Balance in hand 19 May

948.15.o 144o.c. o 421.16.8 2673.8. 4 5483.19. 7

7 /s 1

182

to 18 November 182

RECEIPTS Balance of last account Admittances into the House George Edward Eyre, Oliver Ormerod, John Warner, John Dick Burnaby, James Carter, Phil.ip Hayward, Henry William Bates, John George StapyltonSmit:,,John Esdaile, William Andrew Rew, Thomas Hopkinson, John Crossley, Benjamin Wilmot, George Thomas Williams, Alexander Downing Nesbitt, Thomas Allot Osborn, Henry Cooper, William Emmerson Laslett, Arthur Acland, Thomas Walmsley, Robert Graves, Benjamin Henry Crockett, Thomas Fhillpots, Robert .;met'iurst Crook 24 General Admissions as Edward Strutt and Thomas Tomlinson - by certificate from Lincoln's Inn 2 admissions by certificate at Fines and Admittances into Chambers Fine for not Readin, William Harrison Esq. Caution None on call to the Bench John Vaillant, .i;dmund Lushington, Sir Richard Brooke de Capell Borake, James Torkington, John Wyatt On call to the Bar Absent Commons Caution money Composition money Towards the organ Com osition Nonefrom Students after admission to Commons Deposits by students before keeping terms Monereceived

on account of Commons do None, received on account of Pensions and Preachers Duties do Pensions and Preachers Duties received of Barristers not having chambers Recei ts Niscellaneous Total

3. 6. 88c.

2. G. 0

G. 0

4â&#x20AC;˘ 0â&#x20AC;˘ 0 82. C. 0 5C. c. C

500.C.

4.10. 20. 0. 20. C. c.

0 0

0 0 0

125. C. 0 1400. O. 0

3. 0 479.19.6 18. 9 131.11. 1 133.19.7 3.0.

3045.16. 2

7/6

- Nov. 182

Received of the Bankers From the General Account " " Rent Account

6722. 6. 6 1350. 2. 6

Receipts in all

11,118. 5. 2

DISBURSEMENTS Return of De osits on calls to the Bar to Charles Edward Dodd, John Baptist Questel, James Grieve Levitt Commons and allowances Paid to Head Cook for Commons, Easter Term441.15. Trinity Term445. "the Audit Dinner on 27 June32. "dinners and suppers for officers and servants Trinity Term Paid to John Williams, Pannierman, for tea and coffee, Easter Term Trinity Term "breakfast on Audit Day Paid to Mr. Gardner, poundage for collecting Commons, Pensions and Preachers duties

300. 0. 0

0 7. 2 4. 0 81.10. 8 10.15. 3 12.6. 9 2.15. 6 58.2.

Total Wine Paid to Francis George Tyson Esq. for 45 dozen old red port Messrs. Heatley, wine merchants Beer Paid Mr. Capp for malt (2) Paid ir. Jackson for hops Charles Todd, for brewing and disbursements Salarieswa es and allowances To Sub-Treasurer, two - his Clerk, Mr. Gardner, two 4's - the same, allowance for collecting rents, on The Librarian, Dr. Rowlatt, two 7â&#x20AC;&#x17E;'s Mr. Faint, Chief Butler, one i - the same, as supervisor of workmen, one i Mr. Williams, Pannierman, wages for two :I'sand twowages and board for servant Mr. Cockman, Head Cook, wages Trinity Term Henry Rickett, second cook, wages one i Cook's allowance for finding pewter and brass, one year

1084.16. 4

149.16. 0 1000. 0. 0

1149.16. 0

136.11. 0 32.18. 0 20.14. 9 200. 0. 0 50. C. 0 10. 0. 0 50. 0. 0 15.0. 0 15. 0. 0

67.

26. 0 10. 0. 0 14. 0. 0

190. 3â&#x20AC;˘ 9

717 Ma

- Nov. 182

Joseph Todd, 1st cook's assistant, allowance Trinity Term the same, wages and allowances in lieu of shop, one i Thomas Mills, 2nd cook's assistant, allowance Trinity Term the same, wages and allowance in lieu of shop, one For attendance in Hall, Easter and Trinity Terms William Hurlestone, 1st waiter Paul Hardy, 2nd waiter Joseph Muskett, 3rd waiter William Mitchell, 4th waiter William Gux Bower, 5th waiter John Webster, 6th waiter James Webster, 7th waiter Joseph Baines, 8th waiter Allowances in lieu of chambers,one to Mr. Faint Mr. Hill Mr. Richard dilliams Mr. Brooksbank Mr. Hughes Mr. Hardy

21. C. 12.10. 15. 0. 10. 0. 12.10.

0 0 0 0

Allowances in lieu of wine, cne Mr. Faint Mr. Hill Mr. Richard Williams Mr. Brooksbank Mr. Hughes

12.1C. 12.10. 1. 0. 1. 0. 10.

0 C 0 0 0

1.14.

3. 0. 0

3.19. 0 3. 0. 0

3.19. 0 15. 0. 0 5. 0. 0 6. C. 0 4â&#x20AC;˘ 4. 4. 4. 4.

C 0

0. 0. 0. C.

0 0 0

25. 4. 0

to -

Charles Todd, for attenikncein cellar, Trinity Term the same, for tending lamps in Hall, one 7.7. Charles Todd and J.J.Ingram, cleaning back Parliament chamber, one 4 Sarah Warwick, 1st dishwasher, allowance Trinity Term the same, wages two 1.'s and board wages Catherine Mendum, 2nd dishwasher, allowance Trinity Term Robert Tuck, Head Porter, wages one i the same, for clearing ashes, one .r John Dollery, Under-Porter, wages one i the same, for cleaning privies, one i Ralph Durrant, gardener, two :'s John Nelson, for keeping craft from mooring, one i Messrs. }Jokey & Co: engine makers for maintenance of engines, one year Nicholas Troy, turncock, two

5. 5. 5.12. 0 4.

Li-.

2.12. 5 4. 0. 0

10.10. 0 10. 0. 0 4. 0. 0 6. 0. 0

31.10. 0 2. 2. 0 5. 5. 0 5. 0

7/ 3 MaThe The The The The The

Tem le Church Reader, Dr. Rowlatt, two Clerk, Mr. Phillips, one i Organist, Mr. Price, two 4's organ-tuner, Mr. Russell, one year Sexton, Francis Strahan, two i's Total all salaries, wages and allowances

Pensions and allowances in ursuance of S ecial Orders William Durrant, two 1-'s Mr. Barrow, two Z's Mrs. Reynolds, two 1,'s Elizabeth Lock, two Ann Mills, two Francis Strahan, two 4:1's James Knowles, total of 28 weeks Ann Bingham, two Dorothy Collins, two 1,1's Mary Haines, two Mary Brown, as a charity (B.T.O. 13 June 1825) Amelia Eldershaw, nunng Temple, 26 weeks

Nov. 182

40. o. o 7.10.o 12.10. 0 5.0. 0 7.10. 0

8o6.11.5

30.0. 30.0. 5.0. 5.C. 5.0. 5.0.

0 0 0 0 0

o 7.o. 0

2.10. 2.10. 2.10. 2. 0.

0 0 0 0

Edward 10. 2. 0

Total106.12. Buildinand re air work Mr. Vigers, carpenter - the same, payment on account Mr. Willis, glazier Mr. Downer, smith and ironmonger Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers Mr. Burrell, mason For work at No. 7 King's Bench Walk (see B.T.O.27 Jan. 1824,for surveyors' report on repairs needed to these premises) Mr. Downer, smith Mr. Willis, glazier Mr. Viger, carpenter Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers Mr. Burton, plumber Mr. Johnston, paperhanger Mr. Burnell, mason Total Taxes etc. New River Co., one - the same, for water supply W.Cs,

two i's

Paving assessment, To Mr. Brooksbank, assessed taxes

410. C. o 200.

0. 0

99.13.o 45. 9. o 91. o. o 26.7. o

21. 2. 0 14.15. 0 244. 6. o

399.16.0 16.19.o 7.2.6 40. 1. o 1616.10.6 6.10.o

6.16.6 6.8.8. two i's for one i

2. 2. 0

25.19.9 Total

47.16.11

7 /9 Ma Li htin and Watchin City of London Gas Light & Coke Co., three 2's Watching to Midsummer to Michaelmas William Mitchell, warding 26 weeks John Drew, for the same Messrs. Joyce, tallow chandlers (3) Books Mr. Besant, book-binder Tradesmen's Bills Edward Russell, for charcoal and wood (2) Messrs. Harvey & Napier, coal merchants (2) Mr. Bower, for wood for library fires Mr. Harris, oil for patent lamps and lighting oil lamps Messrs. Summers for repair of patent lamps Messrs. Hill & Parkinson, wax dhandlers Messrs. Palmer & Bauch, total of 6 dozen napkins for use with rose water (2) Messrs. Bentley & Wood, for rose water (2) Messrs. Sharpe, for 2 dozen carving knives and forks Mr. Hill, silversmith Messrs. Hansard, for printing (2) Messrs. Hadley, engine makers Mr. Farlow, stationer Mr. Walden, basket maker Mr. Cwen, surgeon, for attendance on casualties

- Nov. 182

3 6 6 0 18. 4. 0

263.16. 138.15. 147.18. 18. 4.

36. 0. 0

19. 1. 6

36.17.3 91. 0. 0 1. 6. 0

44. 8. 0 2. 2. 6 8. 7.10

6. 0. 0 6. 6. 0 6. 7. o 11.19. C

4. 3. o 5.18. 0 18. o. 8 10. 0

3. 2. 6

Total Disbursements By Mr. Williams, pannierman, Easter and Trinity Terms By Ralph Durrant, gardener By Robert Tuck, Chief Porter By Mr. Faint, Chief Butler By Mr. Hughes, 5th Butler By Mr. Phillips, Clerk to the Church, a moiety By Francis Strahan, Sexton, moieties (2) Total Linen allowance Chamber purchased of John Adams Esq. (Serjeant at Law) at No. 8 King's Bench Walk

622.18. 3

246. 7. 9 35.11. 2

28.17.3 3. o. 6 15. 7. 6 7. 2. 4 3. 6. 0 1.15.3 95. o. o 35. o. o 1689.4. 8

7ao Ma Miscellaneous To Mr. Brooksbank, for total of15 sermons at To Middle Temple, for share in repair of Middle Temple Lane, one 4 To Mrs. Mitchell for making and washing 6 dozen napkins To Mr. Gardner, for receipt stamps for rent collection Stamps and postage

- Nov. 182

2. 2. 0

31.10. 0

6. 0. 6 12. 0 3.14.11 5.11. 9

Total

47. 9. 2

Total all disbursements Total

8057. 8. 3 3065. 2. 6 11,122.10. 9

Receipts

11,118. 5. 2

Paid to the Banker on General Account

Due to Sub-Treasurer to balance this Account

4. 5. 7

RENT ACCOUNT

RECEIPTS Rents belon in to the House - including T.M.Dawson late Mayne formerly Bench Chamber - rent ÂŁ30 p.a.) Mr. B. Field (late Warren) one Ai

(outstanding) 11.16. 3

Rents in all Dividends on Annuities Half a year on 2,2 ,500 Reduced 3% Bank Annuities Balance from last Account

1681.4. 7 367.10.o 2673. 8. 4 4722. 2.11

PAYMENTS (Payments for building and maintenance now appear in this Account) Paid Nbssrs Vigers (2) Paid Mr. Willis (2) Paid Mr. Downer (2) Paid Messrs. Wigzell (2) Paid Mr. Burton Paid Mr. Johnston Balance in hand 18 Nov.

654. 6. o 114. 8. 0 66.11.0 49o.16. 16.19.0 7. 2. 6 3372.o. 5 4722. 2.11

1825

WILLIAM HARRISON ESQUIRE TREASURER November 1825 to 17 November 1826

MASTERS OF THE BENCH

John (Mitford) Baron Redesdale1: Richard Baker, William Hood1 Esquires: Sir Richard Clayton1, Baronet: Joseph Jekyll, of H. M. Council: Benjamin Johnson, Henry Hall1, yeane Fitzgerald Esqui res

William

Welch, Barne Barne, John Emilius Daniel Finch Hatton, William Pott Esquires: James Scarlett, Sir Charles Wetherell, Knight, Solicitor General21 John Gurney: of H. M. Council: Sir John Edlyng Tomlins, Knight: Robert Ray Esquire, Sir Alexander Croke, Knight: Sir Edward Hyde East, Baronet: Sir Robert Baker , Knight: Sir Richard Brooke de Capell Brooke, Baronet: James Torki ngton, John Vaillant, John Wyatt and Edmund Henry Lushington Esquires.

Made no attendance during this Treasurership

Attorney-General from September 1826 to 1827

-714 1825-26

MICHAELMASTERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 23

Mr. Johnson to be added to the Commit tee for letting chambers. Mr. Johnson, Sir Robert Baker and Mes srs. Vaillant and Wyatt to be added to the Committee for investigatingthe Funds of the Society.

Nov. 25

To be a call to the Bar this term. Messrs. John Henry Abbott, Thomas Sto

rey Spedding,Philip

Vern Gambier, Henry G)ade, William Joh n Lysley, Aretas Akers, Freelove Hammond, John William Willco

ck and George Binsteed

Farrant to be called to the Bar. [Parliament,25 November: called] (Noted "1 February 1826, Examined

E. F. Hatton Robt. Ray")

1826 HILARY TERM

BENCH TABLE Jan. 24

Orders of last term read. Friday next appointedfor choice of Was hpot and Brewerin place of Charles Todd deceased,and Masters in town to be notified.

723 1826

HILARY TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) Jan. 24

The Treasurer and Master of the Library, Mr. Solicitor General, Messrs. Scarlett, Gurney and Welch, Sir Alexander Croke, Sir Edward Hyde East, Sir Robert Baker and Messrs. Vaillant and Wyatt to be of Library Committee. Bargrawe Wyborn Esquire called to the Bar in this Society in Hilary Term 1809, but never having entered into bond to secure payment of duties and now willing to do so, the SubTreasurer to return all duties paid.

Jan. 25

Messrs. Barne and Wyatt to view chambers of Mr. Richard Norris, a member, being Elleground floor rooms, formerly the Crown Office, in No. 10 Crown Office Row north, disposed of to William Cooke Hobson Lawes Esquire, a member. [Parliament, 27 January: Mr. Lawes,a barrister aged 35 last birthday admitted for his own life: fine ÂŁ26..5., admittance 40s.]

Jan. 27

The office of Washpot and Brewer to be disposed of by Mr. Treasurer.

Jan. 27

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House--allowances. Business as above.

Jan. 31

BENCH TABLE Rent collectors to request arrears due from the Society's tenants at Michaelmas last, and in future rents due at Lady Day to be regularly collected by the second week in Easter Term, and those due at Michaelmas by the first week in Michaelmas Term.

1826

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Jan. 31

Lists of tenants in arrears to be laid before the Masters of the Bench on next ensuing Tuesday or Friday. Form of letter agreed for presentation by Collectors to tenants in arrear, and they to prepare a list of arrears by Friday 10 February. .

Feb. 3

The four vacant Bench chambers to be disposed of at the Parliament on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notifi ed. James Jeremiah Ingram, Under-Washpot, to be Head Washpot, in place of Charles Todd, deceased, and to have the same allowance for the care of the patent lamps in the Hall. Samuel Seager to be Under-Washpot in place of James Jeremi ah Ingram. Letter read from Edward Macklew Esquire, dated from 83 Piqhdilly on 1 February 1826, stating that as sureties for Mr. John Walker on entering as a student of the Society, he and his brother have recently paid Mr. Walker's arrears of dues of £8..9. .6. on his bankruptcy.

Mr. Macklew requesting release from his obli-

gation, ordered that Mr. Walker be requested to withdraw his name from the Society. Report read of Committee for investigating the funds of the Society, declaring balances of £2783..0..4.on General Accoun t and £2361..6. on Rent Account, and recommending investment of £1000 from General Account in 3% consolidated Bank Annuities and £2000 from Rent Account in 3% Reduced Bank Annuities.

This to be confirmed.

[See Parliament, 10 February, for purchase of stock]

71 5" 1826

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

Feb. 7

Mr. Treasurer, Messrs. Johnson, Welch and Ray, and Sir Richard Brooke de Capell Brooke to be Committee for considering which chambers falling to the House should be Bench chambers.

Feb. 10

To be a call to the Bar this term. Messrs, Henry Roscoe, John Ray Allen and the Hon. Edwin Lascelles to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 10 February: called] Report read of Mr. Smirke, the Surveyor,on works at the Temple Church, stating that the repair of the part of the Church formerly covered by the old houses in Lambs Buildings is now nearly completed, and requesting what further work should be done. In course of the work done fragments of the ancient fabric have been revealed, formerly concealed by a vaulted building (attached to the south side of the Church), which has now been removed.

The original walls of the round Church

and nearly the whole of the great pointed window on the south side are now under restoration. Expense on the works to date, including the rebuilding of the staircase to the adjoining chambers, is about ÂŁ1600, and Mr. Smirke estimates that restoration of the remaining part of the walls of the round Church westward as far as the archway, and the whole of the south front, should not exceed ÂŁ2500.

Mr. Smirke also recommends covering with lead

71, (a 1826

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Feb. 10

the south part of the roof over the round Church (now tiled) and casing with stone the turret above, now plastered.

This

work would complete the restoration of the part of the ancient building under the control of Inner Temple.

Dated at Strat-

ford Place, 10 February 1826. Mr. Treasurer to discuss with Mr. Smirke and with any Masters in town, and to proceed as they think expedient. Mr. Treasurer also to consult with Mr. Smirke regarding the enlargement and approaches to the Hall (by altering the position of the screen), in order to improve accommodation and Mr. Smirke to prepare a plan and estimate. Order of 18 May 1821 read, regarding rescinding of Order and Act of Parliament of June 1695 limiting number of Bench chambers.

The Committee appointed on 7 February

to consider numbers of Bench chambers having reported, now ordered that no chambers other than those now held by Masters shall become Bench chambers as they fall in. (Noted: "Exd. May 30, 1826 - Rob. Baker") Feb. 10

PARLIAMENT The Society's solicitor, Mr. Jonathan Brundrett, having agreed to purchase of James Okey of Turnmill Street, Clerkenwell, glazier, the messuage formerly known as the Ram, later as the Ship Alehouse, but lately used as a private house, at No. 2 Ram Alley, Fleet Street, lately occupied by Gerard Peino and now undertenanted for the sum of ÂŁ1041 to be paid out of the Society's treasury: ordered accordingly.

717 1826

HILARY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) Feb. 10

Mr. Brundfett having also agreed with Henry Meux, Thomas Starling Benson, Richard Latham, William Prior and Richard Barrett, of the Horse Shoe Brewhouse, Tottenham Court Road, brewers and partners to purchase for ÂŁ700 for the use of the Society the piece of ground at the south end of Ram Alley adjoining Inner Temple to the south, whereon a messuage called the Maidenhead stood before its destruction by fire: ordered accordingly. Joseph Jekyll, James Scarlett, 1eare Fitzgerald and Edward Finch Hatton Esquires requested to execute a letter of attorney empowering William Gosling, Francis Gosling, William Ellis Gosling, Richard Gosling, Robert Gosling and Benjamin Sharpe, of Fleet Street, bankers, to receive dividends of all 3% Consolidated Bank Annuities in the name of the above trustees. Admittances to Bench chambers (fine 40s.) as follows-Sir Richard Brooke de Capell Brooke, Baronet, to chamber late of Sir Alexander Croke up two pair north in the Hall staircase. James Torkington Esquire to chamber late of Sir Alexander Croke on the ground floor north at No. 4 Inner Temple Lane. John Vaillant Esquire to chamber late of Sir Edward Hyde East up one pair north at No. 5 Inner Temple Lane. John Wyatt Esquire to chamber late of Sir Robert Baker up two pair west in the north staircase of No. 10 Crown Office Row.

7 1826

EASTER TERM

BENCH TABLE Apr. 18

Orders of last term read. Henry Latham Esquire, a barrister, and Mr. Charles Hopkinson, a member, having paid all their duties to the Society, and Messrs. William Devaynes Bedford and Archibald Campbell, also members, having paid their duties and had their deposits returned, to have their bonds delivered up. Sir Robert Baker and Mr. Wyatt to view chamber up three pair west at No. 2 Figtree Court, fallen to the House by the death of Sir Henry Hawley Burt, late a barrister, and report its value to be let. John Raymond Esquire, a Master of the Bench of Middle Temple, to have a key of the garden. A conference to be requested of the standing Committees of Inner and Middle Temple regarding the improvement and alteration of the Church, and to take place on Tuesday next at eleven o'clock in the Parliament Chamber of this Society.

Apr. 21

William Carlyon Esquire, a barrister having paid all his duties,to have his bond delivered up. Sir Robert Baker and Mr. Wyatt report value of chamber at No. 2 Figtree Court to be let ok ÂŁ35 per annum. William John Lysley Esquire, a barrister, now tenant of chambers up two and,three pair north at No. 3 Inner Temple Lane, late in occupation of Mr. Walter John Impey,

7,2 9 1826

EASTER TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) Apr. 21

deceased, requesting by letter they be put into good condition, the same to be repaired and painted. George Binste..dFurrant Esquire, a barrister, now tenant of chamber up three pair south at No. 6 Kings Bench Walk, requesting by letter that it be painted, 1/ consideration of an increase in rent from £50 to £70, this to be done. Mr. Henry Burton, a member, having agreed to take a chamber up two pair south at No. 4 Hare Court in the occupation of William John Lysley Esquire, and finding it to be in P4:-•44d a dirty state, requesting it to be ttepaIred, this to be done.

Apr. 25

Act of Parliament of Middle Temple of November 1824 being read, ordering the appointment of a committee to consider means of precluding from admission to the Society persons not seriously intending to be called to the Bar, and this Committee to consist of the Treasurer, Lord Colchester, Masters Casberd, Harvey and Tripp or any three of them and to confer with Committees of the other Inns: ordered that inquiry be made what further had been done. Sir Robert Baker to peruse resolutions of the Bench in the rough Minute Book before they are fairly transcribed, to sign the transcription and to continue to do so till the end of next Michaelmas term.

73 0 1826

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Apr. 25

Letter being read dated 14 March 1826 from Mr. ForIOw to Mr. Brundrett, enclosing bills of tradesmen for rebuilding party wall between his house and the ruins of the late Maidenhead Public House, amounting to ÂŁ154, which he requests be examined under the direction of Benchers of Inner Temple to determine the due amount he should pay.

Mr. Fqrlow re-

quests consideration of his intention to purchase these ruins, both for the extension of his house and to prevent the recurrence of the former nuisance occasioned by a Public House which had become the resort of disreputable characters. Being attached to his house in which three generations of his family had been born, he offered Mr. Wigg as agent to the vendors 1000 guineas for the purchase of the premises in their condition after the fire, and would have become the purchaser had the intentions of the Society not been conveyed to him by Mr. Brundrett under pledge of secrecy. On noticing that part of the materials of the ruins (which his offer had included) had been removed, he made this the pretext for withdrawing, which gave the Society the opportunity to make the purchase for ÂŁ700.

In return for

his cooperation, Mr. Forlow hopes the Benchers will afford him such convenience as may be allowed without interfering with their plan of improvements. He is willing to give up his house in return for one in Mitre Court adjoining the

731 1826

EASTER TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) Apr. 25

Temple entrance, or for a portion of the chamber in Mitre Court Buildings connected with the frontage. Further letter read from Mr. Robert Yorston to Mr. Brundrett, dated 1 April 1826, requesting tenancy of No. 2 Ram Court for at least three years at a rent of £30. The lower part of the house is in a bad state, having no cesspool, which Mr. Yorston would build at a cost of £10. Further letter read from Mr. Brundrett to William Harrison Esquire, Treasurer, dated 12 April 1826, acknowledging the assistance of Mr. Farliowin enabling him to obtain the premises in Ram Alley on behalf of the Benchers at a reasonable price.

Mr. Brundrett thinks Mr. Farlow is entitled to

some recompenjg for expente incurred. Mr. Brundrett has completed the purchase of Joe's Coffee House, including the brothel behind: the present lessee asks £300 for his interest in the remainder of the lease to 30 September 1835, but Mr. Brundrett considers this interest worthless as the house is very dilapidated, although it appears that £40 or guineas is paid for the brothel behind. the house of Yorston

the Stationer

The brothel behind

is empty and in deplor-

able state, though it appears from Yorston's letter it may have some use.

Mr. Brundr2tt suggests that Mr. Smirke should

survey and report. Smirke.

Ordered that this be referred to Mr.

7 3 91826

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.)

May 5

To be a call to the Bar this term. Messrs. Samuel Richard Bosanquet, William Hugh Smith and John Horatius Lloyd to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 5 May: called] Thursday 5 June to be Grand Day in Trinity Term, and that Lord Chief Jostice Abbott and the other Judges formerly of the House including Mr. Justice Gaselee and Mr. Baron Garrow should be invited to dine. Mr. Smirke's report of 29 April 1826 read: Stating that the wall erected by Mr. Fatlow between his premises and those of the Society is not a party wall, and includes a window and bressummer with story parts of wood, removal of which (especially the window) should be required.

He sees no ob-

jection to the acceptance of Mr. Yorston's offer, on condition he quits at three or six months notice without charge.

recommends that the old walls of the ruined buildings be sold, the ground cleared and sewage repaired, and the premises enclosed by a high fence till they can be used. Mr. Yorston's proposal accepted, and Mr. Treasurer and Messrs. Gurney and Welch to meet Mr. Smirke on the ruins of the Maidenhead Public House to discuss further action. Robert Tuck, the Chief Porter, writing to request an alteration in the Lodge entrance, this to be referred to the direction of Mr. Smirke.

1826

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) May 5

Copy being read of rules of Middle Temple, dated 13 May 1826, respecting admission of students, a meeting of Committees of the several Inns of the Court to be convened respecting the admission of members to practi5e as conveyancers. Messrs. Scarlett, Welch, Vaillant and Wyatt to be added to the Committee of the House. On reading Mr. Smirke's report of the value of No. 1 Staircase in Inner Temple Lane, purchase to be declined. Resolved unanimously that a donation of ÂŁ300 be given towards the contribution for Distressed Manufacturers [Signed, Exd May 30 - Robt. Baker]

May 5

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single. Officers of the House--allowances. John Gurney Esquire to continue as Reader for the next Trinity Vacation.

TRINITY TERM

BENCH TABLE May30

Orders of last term read. On reading letter from John George Esquire, regarding sale of his interest in No. 1 staircase Inner Temple Lane

7 3 1826

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 30

and Mr.Smirke'sreport of its value dated 5 May last, ordered that the sum of £2800 be offered for its purchase.

June 2

The Committee for investigating the funds of the Society to meet on Thursday next at 4 p.m. Masters in town to be notified/ that it will be moved on Tuesday next that the salary of Mr. Smirke, the Architect and Surveyor, be increased by [amount unspecified] Mr. Gardner to be given £20 as a special gratuity for service. John George Esquire writing to accept the offer of £2800 for his interest in No. 1 Staircase Inner Temple Lane, the same to be purchased for the Society and Mr. George to receive the rents to next Midsummer day, and pay the Society the proportion due from the day the purchase money is paid.

June 2

PARLIAMENT Officers of the House--allowances.

June 6

BENCH TABLE Mr. Welch reporting that a square hole had been made in the wall at one end of the Hall, which endangered the fabric, he with Sir Robert Baker and Mr. Wyatt to form a committee to investigate. The salary of Mr. Smirke, the Surveyor, to be £100 per annum from the beginning of last quarter.

735 1826

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 6

Mr. Norris to report to the Bench the following day whether any bills have not been presented by Mr. Smirke for inspection, and for what period.

June 9

To be a call to the Bar this term. Messrs. William Henry Kerr, Alexander Haldane and Edmund Currie to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 9 June: called] The thanks of the Society to be given to Sir Thomas Edlyne Tomkins for his present of a painting of the Middle Temple Hall and adjacent buildings. Thomas Cowley Esquire, a barrister of the Society, applying for permission to let his chamber during his absence abroad for twelve months, this to be permitted if to a barrister of the Society and approved by the Treasurer. Mr. Smirke to take necessary steps to make secure the wall at the west end of the Hall, and to report, with a plan, on the practicability of throwing the lobby into the Hall. John Drew, the Warder, to have a new great coat. Charles Jenyns Esquire, a barrister, requesting to have his chamber decorated

Mr. Smirke is to do what he thinks

necessary. Margaret Todd, widow of Charles Todd, late brewer and washpot of the Society, praying relief, this to be considered on Tuesday next.

731i! 1826

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

PARLIAMENT June 9 June 13

Business as noted above. BENCH TABLE The petition of Margaret Todd referred to Mr. Welch for direction. The thanks of the Society to be given to the Executrix of the late Philip Neve Esquire, for the portrait of Mr. Sergeant Neve formerly of the Society. The following books to be purchased for the Library-Segur's Campaign in Russia, Segur's Anecdotes, Captain Maitland's Narrative of Napoleon's Surrender, and Major

Denham's Travels. John Wyatt Esquire to be Superintendent of the garden with William Welch Esquire.

June 16

Names of gentlemen offering themselves for call to the Bar to be read at the Bench Table on the Friday preceding the day of the call. Mr. Augustus Henry East having paid his duties to the House to have his bond delivered up. The chamber of Colin Mackenzie Esquire at No. 10 King's Bench Walk to be repaired and painted. Margaret Todd to be paid ÂŁ20 as a charity. The Committee of the four Inns of Court respecting

certificated

conveyancers

to meet on the day before next

Michaelmas term. S.

Rob.

aqVer, tiov. L

737 1826

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.)

June 16

PARLIAMENT Mr. Russell Gurney, a member aged 21 last September, requesting admission to chamber up two pair south in No. 8 King's Bench Walk and first vault on south side belonging, from which Master Benjamin Johnson desires to be disadmitted, he to be admitted for his own life with an assignment: fine 40s.

MICHAELMAS TERM

BENCH TABLE Nov. 7

Orders of last term read. John Turnor Esquire, a barrister,and Mr. Robert Burr Bourne, a member, having paid their duties to the House to have their bonds delivered up. Letter read from the Dean of Winchester (Master of the Temple), dated November 2nd 1826 from the Deanery, Winchester; containing expressions of regard to the Society on his resignation of the Mastership in consideration of advanced years and infirmities, and reference to his endeavours to exhibit the "primitive and fundamental Scriptural doctrines by which the Church of England has

73 2 1826

MICHAELMAS TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 7

substantiated the faith, the hopes and the consolations of the Gospel of Christ".

The Treasurer to write in

reply. Mr. Attorney General requested to purchase for twenty guineas a portrait of the late Lord Thurlow. Mr. Smirke's report dated 4 November 1826 read, reporting on his examination with Mr. Wigg of the condition of the Master's House.

They recommend that the roof be

stripped and re-covered with slates instead of tiles, the gutters renewed, internal woodwork and plastering repaired or renewed: total repairs and painting required to prepare the house for occupation, excluding any alterations necessary to accommodate a family, will cost approximately ÂŁ400. Mr. Smirke to survey chamber up three pair north in No. 7 King's Bench Walk, offered

for sale to the Society

by Mr. Charles Cummins for ÂŁ900. Report of Committee to investigate Society's funds read, as follows-Meetings--June 21, present Mr. Ray, Sir Robert Baker, Messrs. Vaillant and Wyatt. June 27, present Sir Robert Baker, Messrs. Vaillant and Wyatt.

73, 1826

MICHAELMAS TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) Nov. 7

July 18, present Sir Robert Baker and Mr. Wyatt, The accounts showed that £2800 was due to Mr. George, for purchase of chambers, on Midsummer Day from the Rent Account, also called the Building Fund: the bank balance in that account of £2689..17..6 would leave a deficiency of £110..2..6, which Mr. Gardner believed would be available in greater part [from rents due]

by 24 November.

The Committee drew upon the

bankers for £2800 from the Rent Account to pay to Mr. George on his surrendering the chamber. £2000 is still due to the bankers on the Rent Account, for which the Society is paying interest. Demands on the General Account were laid before the Committee, including payments due at Michaelmas, amounting to £5178..4..8; but as several workmen's6;11s had not been examined by Mr. Smirke (according to Order of 9 November 1819), it was impossible to fix the precise sum that would be due. When dividends on the Society's stock for the current quarter had been paid, the bankers would have in hand £2243..3..4 exclusive of other payments.

Taking into account the amount

due to be paid, there remained a sum of £2935..1..4 for which the Committee must provide. Occupants of premises at the back of King's Bench Walk are bound by law to pay two-thirds of certain expenses wholly paid by the Society: this share amounts to £420..11..1 but monies paid into the General Account before Michaelmas will

1826

MICHAELMAS TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) Nov. 7

probably amount to well under £150. The Committee found that by B.T.O. of 13 November 1753, the Society's stock could be sold only by Order of the Table on a date of which three days' notice must be given.

therefore felt obliged to request the bankers to advance £1300 on the General Account and £1700 on the Building Account, although this involved payment of interest at 5% while return on stock was only 4%. The Committee added the following remarks-By BTO of 9 November 1819 on the appointment of Mr. Smirke as Surveyor, it was ordered that no tradesmen's work other than trifling repairs should be begun without Mr. Smirke's order, and that vouchers should be delivered to him by the tradesmen concerned as often as necessary so that examination of work done could be made.

These accounts to be delivered

to the Sub-Treasurer half-yearly for payment, an order subsequently reduced to quarterly payments, but this revision does not appear on the books.

An anomaly appears, since

these payments should fall on the Building (or Rent) Account, whereas by Order of 1 May 1818, the Sub-Treasurer is only empowered to draw on the General Account. Workmen's accounts have always been sent to the SubTreasurer, instead of to Mr. Smirke as indicated above, and have remained unpaid for long periods before submission to

74.0

741 1826

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 7

the Surveyor, explained by the Sub-Treasurer as due to pressure of work and the need to examine bills first to delete items for work executed on behalf of tenants, he meanwhile paying sums on account to tradesmen pending a final settlement.

In the last year, a total of ÂŁ1300

has been paid on account of tradesmen's bills for repairs of the Church from the General Account, instead of from the Building Account. The Committee has submitted these bills to Mr. Smirke for examination, asking him to reject any charges not authorized by himself as laid down by Bench Order.

has ordered a written notice to be sent to every tradesman directing him to deliver to Mr. Smirke personally quarterly bills for work done under Mr. Smirke's written directions, and to deliver to the Sub-Treasurer quarterly bills for trifling repairs carried out under the latter's written directions.

Work done in chambers without the

written order of either agent of the Society will be the responsibility of the tenant for payment. Bills returned to the Sub-Treasurer's office after perusal by Mr. Smirke are to be laid before the Finance Committee for payment out of the Rent (or Building) Account, in full: the Committee recommends that no future part-payments should be made, and that the Sub-Treasurer be advised

7491826

MICHAELMASTERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) Nov. 7

of this, and directed to pay no bill without approval of the proper authority.

In future bills payable out of the Rent

Fund should be paid by drafts given by the Finance Committee (dated 27 June 1826). The Committee has ordered notices to quit to be sent to five tenants in arrear for rent of chambers, and on learning that one had closed his chambers and was clandestinely removing his furniture by night, and being also in arrear for taxes, the Committee in their capacity of Commissioners of Taxes, granted a warrant to break open the door and distrain.

requested the Under-Treasurer to attend with a broker to distrain for rent, but was informed by him that this could not be done, as the legal estate is in Trustees, one of whom is absent abroad, and no authority could be provided for the broker.

The Committee therefore recommend consideration of

an Act of Parliament empowering the Society to sue and be sued, and to do all acts permitted by law in the name of the Treasurer (dated 18 July 1826). The Committee met on 21 July and paid the bill totalling £3270..18..11, £1632..9..6 from the Rent Account and £1638..9..5 from the General Account.

At a further meeting on 1 November,

it inspected the bankers' books and found a balance remaining on General Account of £400..17..10, with £1300 due to the bankers borrowed on 27 June (with interest), and bills on

1826

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.)

BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 7

the same account amounting to £1360..5..7due for payment before 17 November. A balance of £824..13..7was found on the Rent Account, with £3700 due to the bankers, plus interest upon £2000 from 21 February last, and upon £1700 from 27 June. (Dated 7 November 1826, Signed: Rob. Baker John Vaillant John Wyatt) A meeting of the Finance Committee to be held on 14 instant at 11 o'clock. A meeting of the Committeesof the four Inns of Court respectingcertificatedconveyancersto be convened on 30 January next at a convenientplace and time.

Nov. 10

Edward Erast-res Deacon Esquire offering his chambers up three pair west in No. 1 Hare Court for sale to the Society for Voo, Mr. Smirke to survey and report on the value.

Nov. 10 PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single. Officersof the House—allowances. Mr. Treasurerhaving accordingto Bench Order of 2 June last purchasedon behalf of the Society chambers on the west side of Inner Temple Lane (No. 1), to which John George Esquire,a barrister,was admitted for his life at a Parliamentof 10 November 1815, Mr. George to be

•

74-4 1826

MICHAELMASTERM (Coned.)

PARLIAMENT (Coned.) Nov. 10 paid the sum of £2800 and to be disadmittedfrom this chamber. The Revd. ChristopherBenson producingroyal Letters Patent appointinghim Master of the Temple on the resignation of the Very Revd. Thomas Rennell, D.D., Dean of Winchester,late Master, ordered that the Revd. Benson receive a salary of £25 per quarter during pleasure, commencingfrom 15 August last, and to have leave to enter into the Society'smoiety of the house occupied by the late Master, to hold and enjoy during his Mastership.(Adjournedto last Parliamentthis term). Nov. 14 BENCH TABLE On reading resolutionof Middle Temple of 6 November that the salary of the Organist of the Temple Church be raised from £50 to £80 a year, and that the Organblowers salary of four guineas a year should from last Michaelmasbe paid by the two Societiesinsteadof by the Organist,ordered that the concurrenceof this Society be communicatedto Middle Temple. Francis Strahan, Sexton of the Temple Church, petitioning leave to resign that office because of infirmities and praying relief, his resignationacceptedand Messrs. Hatton, Ray, Vaillant and Sir Robert Baker to consider what allowanceshould be made.

7 45 1826

MICHAELMAS TERM (Coned.)

BENCH TABLE (Coned.) Nov. 14

Mr. Smirke to view chamber up two pair west in No. 16 Ram Alley Building, offered by Henry Hugh Holbech Esquire for sale to the Society for ÂŁ1100. The Sub-Treasurer having produced letters of 4 and 11 November from John Woodruffe Esquire, requesting to be allowed the expense of decorating the chamber of which he is tenant, he to be informed that he has no legal claim and that any application for favour must be made in very different language.

Nov. 17

PARLIAMENT Robert Ray Esquire to be Master of the Library. John Gurney Esquire to be Treasurer of the Society for the ensuing year. [NOTE: in earlier years, the new Treasurer has been recorded in these Minutes as "unanimously elected"]

746

18 November 182

to 18 Ma

1826 coa

Balance of last Account

4. 5. 7

Admittances into the House George L. Craik, James Aytovn, John Gervase Hutchinson Bourne, George Aldham, Frederick Maude, Stephen Temple, Andrew Young, Jervoise Bugby, William Tayler, Frederick Albert Winsor, William George Knox, George Sullivan Greenway, George Pinder, Richard Bennett Oram, Robert Cartwright, Frederick Denison Maurice, William Dowdeswell, John Locke, William Cripps, Johh Henderson, James 3prot, Charles Hopkinson, Mathew Richard Sause, William Palmer, HerbertTownsend Bowen, Charles Octavius Swinnerton Morgan, George Bailey, Edward Crompton Lloyd Hall, George James Philip Smith, Edward Dyer Sanderson, Edward Gillam White, William Gundon, John Degides, LetietJ James Gibson, William Gething Williams, Joseph Huband Smith, Edward William Trafford, George Duncan, James Salmond, Thomas Henry Steel, William Webb 41 General Admis.zionsat Fines and Admittances into chambers

3. 6.3136.13.

4 36.5.

On call to the 3ar Absent terms Caution money Composition money Towards the organ

52.10. 140. O. 150. O. 30. 0.

C 0 0 0

Com osition monefrom students after admission to Commons

130.C.

1100.C.

Depositsby students before keeping terms Monereceived

on account of Commons

Monereceived on account of Pensions and Preachers Duties Pensions and Preachers Duties received of barristers not having chambers Receipts miscellaneous

832. 7. 0 177.10. 2

80. 7. 9 4.10. 0

Total Received of the Bankers From tha General Account 11 "Rent Account Receipts in all

2870. 3. 3 6336.19. 1 5181. 9. 8 14,388.12. 0

•47 Nov. 182

- Ma

1826

J.*

DISBURSEMENTS Balance of last Account Caution None

4• 5. 7

returned to Treasurer

100. C. 0

De osits returned to students: William Wright, John William Willcock, William John Lysley, Freelove HommondlArtlasAkers, Philip Venn Gambier, Henry Roscoe, William Devaynes Bedford, Archibald Campbell, Hugh William Smith Commons and allowances alo Lir.oc-man,Head Cook Michaelmas Term Hilary Term Easter Term - for officers'dinners and suppers Michaelmas Term Hilary Term zaster Term - for dinner on Audit Day Paid to Mr. Williams, Pannierman for tea and coffee,Michaelmas Term II IfUIf HilaryTerm for breakfast on Audit Day

10CC. C. 0

410. 7. 4 397• 4. 5 454.8. 6 85.6. 6. 99.13. 23.3. p2.

4 4 4 6

10.10. 0 12. 5. C 2. 5. 0

Total Wine Messrs. Heatley & Gillman for champagne, port, brandy, W-Asky etc. Beer. Josenh Todd, for brewing Mr. Capr, for malt Salarieswa es analallowances To Sub-Treasurer, two ,'s - his clerk, Mr. Gardner, two - the same, allowance for collecting rents,two The Librarian, Dr. Rowlatt, two i's The Surveyor, Mr. Smirke, one year Mr. Faint, Chief Butler, one i - the same, as supervisor of workmen one i Mr. Jilliams, Pannierman, wages for two and two ,IT's wages and board wages for servant Mr. Cockman, Head Cook, wages Michaelmas, Hilary and Easter Terms Mr. Blandford, 2nd Cook, waes one i Joseph Todd, 1st cook's assistant, wages and allowance in lieu of shop, one i - the same, allowances Michaelmas, Hilary and Easter Terms

1577.10. 4

12.3. 46.5.

8 0

200.0. 50.0.

C 0

20.C. 50.C. 4o.0. 15.0. 15.0.

0 0 0 0 C

67.4.

78.15. 0 10. L. 0 3.19. 0 9.10.

496.7.

58.8.

741 Nov. 182-

Ma1826 iTa

Thomas Mills, 2nd cook's assistant, wages and allowance in lieu of shops, one i - the same, allowances Michaelmas, Hilary and Easter Terms For attendance in Hall, Michaelmas and Hilary Terms William Hurlestone, 1st waiter Paul Hardy, 2nd waiter William Mitchell, 3rd waiter William Gux Bower, 4th waiter John Webster, 5th waiter James Webster, 6th waiter Joseph Baines, 7th waiter William Muskett, 8th waiter Allowances in lieu of chambers, one i to Mr. Faint Mr. Hill Mr. R. Williams Mr. Brooksbank Mr. Hughes Mr. Hardy Board wages to 5 Butlers and Pannierman to end of Hilary Term, and 1 year's wages to 4 Junior Butlers Mrs. Margaret Todd, attendance in cellar, Michaelmas Term - the same, paid her late husband's allowance for cleaning back Parliament chamber - the same, paid husband's allowance for tending lamps in Hall to end Michaelmas Term when he died I.Todd, attendance in cellar, Hilary 2erm J. Todd, H " Easter Term J. Ingram, for cleaning back Parliament chamber Samuel Seager do Sarah Warwick, head dishwasher, wages and board wages, two a's the same, allowances Michaelmas, Hilary and Easter Terms Catherine Mendum, 2nd dishwasher, allowances Michaelmas, Hilary and Easter Terms Robert Tuck, Head Porter, wages on6the same, for clearing ashes, one i John Dollery, under-porter, wages one - the same, for cleaning privies, one 7 Ralph Durrant, gardener, two 71,7's John Nelson, for keeping craft from mooring, one Mr. Dutton, care of clock, one year Nicholas Troy, turncock, two - 's

3.19. 0 9.10. 0

15. 0. 0 C. 0 o. 0 4. o. 0 4. C. 0 4. 0. 0 4. c. 0 4. o. 0 25. 4â&#x20AC;˘ 21.C. 12.10. 15.0. 10.C. 12.10.

0 L, 0 0 0 0

89.5.

1.16. 0 18. 8 3. 6. 2 1.14. 6 2. II. 0 2.16. 0 15. 8 2.10. 6 12.15. 0 13. 0. 10.10. 10. C. 4. o. 6. c. 31.10.

0 0 0 0 0

1. 1. 0 10. O. 0 5. 0

300.

C. C

1100. C. 0

7411 Nov. 182 The The The The The The

Tem le Church Master, Dr. Rennell, one i Reader, Dr. Rowlatt, two Clerk, Mr. Phillips, one Organist, Mr. Price, two -1;'s Sexton, Francis Strahan, two :2;'s

50. o. 4o. o. 7.10. 12.10. 7.10.

Amelia Eldershaw, nursing Edward Temple, 26 weeks

1036.17. 0

30. 3c. 5. 5. 5.

C. C. 0. c. 0. o. 2. G.

o o o

c o c 2 2.10. 0 2.10. 0 1. 5. c

10. 2. 0

Total Buildin and re air work Mr. Burnell, mason, on account (2) Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers, on account Messrs. Vigers, carpenters, on account Taxes etc. New River Co., one i - the same, water for W,C's, one i Paving assessment, one i To Mr. Brooksbank, for one i assessed taxes Lio-htinoand watchin Watching to Christmas " Lady Day Christmas gratuity William Mitchell, warding 26 weeks John Drew, for the same City of London Gas Light C:Coke Co. to Christmas Messrs. Joyce, tallow chandlers

98.14. 2 6oL. c. C 20C. C. C

o.10. C 6. c 1. 1. c 26.11. 9 138.17. 141. 5. 10. L. 18. 4. 18. 4.

4c. 8. 9

3 3 0 o o

87.18. 9 10.16. o

Total Books Messrs. Pheney, booksellers Messrs. Rivington, booksellers

1826

o o 0 0 0

Total all salaries, wages and allowances Pensions and allowances in ursuance of S ecial Orders William Durrant, two Mr. Barrow, two 71's Mrs. Reynolds, two 11's Ann Mills, two Elizabeth Lock, two *'s Francis Strahan, two 1-'s James Knowles, allowance for 8 weeks Mrs. Knowles, 10 days to 23 June Ann Bingham, two :'s Dorothy Collins, two Mary Haines, one

- Ma

425. 8. 3 17.18. 6 13.15. 0

31.13. 6

Trad bill Edwa Russ for cha & wo (3 1 6 Mess Harv & Co. coa mer Powe for Chu pate lock 0 Nov. 182

- Ma

1826

4.0

Mr. Bentley, balance of bill for rosewater Mr. Cartwright, lithgraphic printing of 200 circulars

Total Disbursements By John Williams, Pannierman, Michaelmas and Hilary Terms By Mr. Hughes, for making 3 dozen towitS By Mr. Phillips, Clerk of the Church By Francis Strahan, Sexton, two moieties Chambersurchased Paid to Jonathan Brundrett, for purchase of - house in Ram Alley - site of Maidenhead public house, Ram Alley - Joe's Coffee House, Mitre Court Miscellaneous To Mr. Brooksbank, for (IN of 11 sermons Contribution for distressed manufacturers To Mr. Gardner, for receipt stamps for rent collection Stamps and postage Total Total all disbursements Paid to the Bankers on General Account Total Receipts Due to Sub-Treasurer to balance this Account

1.0.

1. 2.10 96.12.10

38.16.1 1.17.9 3.15. 6 6.14.4

51. 3. 8

1041.0. 0 70c. C. 0 1751.5. c

3492.3. 0

23. 2. 0 200. C. 0

2.13.8 7.17.1 233.12. 9

9843.7. 6 4553.11.11 14,396.19. 5

a 14,388.12. 14,396.19. 5

71 Nov. 182

- Ma

)

1826

RENT ACCOUNT

RECEIPTS Rents belon in to the House - including Mr. S.W.3almon, . (late Bedford) one -aMr. W.J.Lysley (late Bathie) 1 year Mr. W.W.Jordan (late Edmeston) three Mr. J. Goodeve (late Froggatt) on account for annual rent Z25 Mr. W. Gray (late Gregg) 12 years + (empty part-time) Mr. C.T.Lane (late Lee) one year Mr. T. Radford (late Wilmot 17 days (empty Mich. 1815 to 8.3.26) Mr. C.B.Btidwin (late Miles) one i 31 days Mr. H.P.Standly (late Wilson) one i Mr. P.V.Gamlier (late Jackson) 1 year Rents in all Dividends on Annuities Half a year on Z25,380.12.6. Reduced 3% Bank Sale of t1,600 Reduced 3% less commission Cash advanced on letter Balance from last Account

17.10. 0 25. C. 0 18.15.

0. C 137.13. C

O. 0 2.16. 8

27. 8. o 6c. C. 5. C. C 2577.17.9 380.14.0 1219.12. 6 2000.

C. G

3372. C. 5 9550.4.10

PAY=NTS

z2,480.12.6 Reduced 35_Bank Annuities and Commission Powers of Attorney to sell Inner Temple General A/c (for purchase of chamber of Serjeant Adams) Paid Jonathan Brundretb - for purchase of No. 2. Ram Alley For purchase of site of Maidenhead Public House For purchase of Joe's Coffee House Balance in hand 18 May

2000. C. 0 2. 3. 0 1689. 4â&#x20AC;˘ 8

1041 700. o. o 1751.5. o 2366.12. 2

9550.4.10

18 Ma

1826 to 1

November 1826

RILEIPTS *ttancesinto the House: Matthew Evan Lewis, William Metcalfe, Claude Perring, TheophilusBennet Hoskyns Abrahall, Joseph Neate Walsh, Egerton Venables Vernon, James Hume, William Charles Grenville,Sidney Gurrey, William Fraser, Edward Brooke, William Jago, John Williams, Jones Alleyne Maynard, Edward Rushton, Erasmus Robert Gower Robtlertson, William Richard Young, William Gray, John Barnard Byles, Charles Hance, Thomas Baker May, James Raphael Agostinit, William NathanielMassey Baker, Francis Valentine Woodhouse, William Holmes, William Murray, John Stone, James Stephenson,Sandford Neville, Henry Singer Keating, James Graham, Edward Townsend Higgins, Henry Frampton,Thomas Wilson, John Leigh, William Pinney 36 General Admissionsat Fines and Admittancesinto Chamoers Fine for not Readin John Gurney Esquire On call to the Bar Absent terms Caution money Compositionmoney Towards the organ Com ositionMone from students after admissionto Commons De osits b studentsbefore keeping terms Mone received on account of Commons Money received on account of Pensions and PreachersDuties Pensions and PreachersDuties received of barristersnot having chambers Recei ts miscellaneous Received of the Bankers From the General Account From the Rent Account Receipts in all

3. 6. 8

120. O. 0 2. O. 0 50.

O. 0

12. 0. 0 30. 0. 0 30. 0. C 6. o. o 115. 0. o 800. o. o 975. 2. 8 214. 7. 6 lo6.14.10 1. o. 6 5597.19. 7 4432. 9. 6 12,492.14. 7

7S- 3

- Nov. 1826

DISBURSEMENTS Balance of last Account

8.7.5

Caution monereturned to Barristers William Maynard Pinder, William Carlyon, Richard Missing

30.

De osit returned to student Alexander Haldane

10.

Commons and allowances Paid to Mr. Cockman, Head Cook, Trinity Term - for officers' dinner and supper, Trinity Term - for dinner on Audit Day Paid to Mr. Williams, Pamierman, for tea and coffee, Easter Term ItIIIfft TrinityTerm for breakfast etc. Audit Day

44o. 6. 5 81.1o. 8 40.15. c 12. 6.9 12. 5. o 2.13.9

Total Beer Joseph Todd, for brewing, gacdisbursement Mr. Capp, for malt Mr. Jackson, for hops Salaries wa es and allowances The Sub-Treasurer, two --4's his clerk, Mr. Gardner, two 4's the same, allowance for collecting rents, two The Librarian, Dr. Rowlatt, two -1,'s The Surveyor, Mr. Smirke, old salary, three the same, new salary, one 4 Mr. Faint, Chief Butler, one 4 the same as supervisor of workmen, one 4 Mr. Williams, Pannierman, wages for two 24-'sand two 7';'s wages and board wages for servant Board wages for 5 Butlers and Pannierman and 4 wages to 4 junior Butlers Mr. Cockman, Head Cook, wages Trinity Term Mr. Blandford, second cook, wages one 4 Joseph Todd, 1st cook's assistant, allowance Trinity Term the same, wages and allowance in liewu of shop, one 4 Thomas Mills, 2nd cook's assistant, allowance, Trinity Term the same, wages and allowance in lieu of shop, one 4 For attendance in Hall, Easter and Trinity Terms: William Hurlestone, 1st waiter

589.17.7 12.8. 2 46.17. 6 29.15.10 200. C. 0 50. C. 0 20. C. C 50. C. 0 30. 5C. 15. 15.

0. 0. C. 0.

0 0 0 0

67. 2. 3 52.19. 6 26. 5. o 10. C. 0 3. 0. o 3.19. 0 3. o. o 3.19. 0 15. 0. 0

89.1.

75-4 Ma

Paul Hardy, 2nd waiter William nitchell, 3rd waiter William Gux Bower, 4th waiter John Webster, 5th waiter James Webster, 6th waiter Joseph Baines, 7th waiter William Muskett, 8th waiter Allowances in lieu of chambers, one 4 Mr. Faint Mr. Hill Mr. Richard Williams Mr. Brooksbank Mr. Hughes Mr. Hardy Allowances in lieu of wine, two i's to Mr. Faint Mr. Hill Mr. Richard Williams Mr. Brooksbank Mr. Hughes Joseph Todd, for attendance in cellar, Trinity Term Jas. Ingram and Samuel Seager, cleaning back Parliament chamber, one 4 Jas. Ingram, tending lamps in Hall, one i Sarah Warwick, head dishwasher, wages and board wages, two ,'s - the same, allowances Trinity Term Catherine Mendum, 2nd dishwasher, allowance Trinity Term Cooks' allowance for finding pewter and brass, one year Robert Tuck, Head Porter, wages one t - the same,for clearing ashes, one John Dollery, Under Porter, wages one i - the same, for cleaning privies, one i Ralph Durrant, gardener, two,'s John Nelson, for keeping craft from mooring, one Mr. Dutton, care of turret clock, one year Nicholas Troy,turncock,two T,'s Messrs. Hadley & Co. engine makers, allowance one year The The The The The The The

Temnle Church Master, Dr. Pennell, one i Reader, Dr. Rowlatt, two Clerk, Mr. Phillips, one i Organist, Mr. Price, one .4 organ tuner, Mr. Russell,one,year Sexton,Francis Strahan,two -4.'s Total all salaries, wages and allowances

- Nov. 1826

25. 4. 0 21. 0. 12.10. 15. 0. 10. C. 12.1C.

0 0 0 0 0

25. 25. 2. 2. 1.

0 0 0 0 0

0. 0. C. C. 0.

1.14.6 1.12. 0

5. 5. o 2.13.1 4.4.o 4.o. O. 0 10.10. 0 10.C. 0

4.C. o 6.o. o 31.10.o 2. 2.. 0 10. 0. 0 5. 0

5. o 50.O.

4o. o. o 7.10.0 5.o 5.C. 0 7,10.o 1030.14.4

7 ar( Ma

- Nov. 1826

Pensions and allowances in ursuance of S e ial Orders Mrs. Reynolds, two William Durrant, two Z's Francis Strahan, two :'s Mr. Barrow, two Elizabeth Lock, two -2's Ann Mills, one Ann Bingham, two Dorothy Collins, two :'s Margaret Todd, as a charity

0 2.10. 0 2.10. 0 2(.O. 0

Amelia Eldershaw, nursing alward Temple, 26 weeks

10. 2. C

5.0. 0 30. 0. 0 5.c. 0

3C.C.

5.C. 5.c.

Total Buildin and renair work Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers, balance for work at Temple Church to 31 March 1825 Mr. Burnell, mason, balance for work at Temple Church to 25 March 1825 Messrs. Vigers, carpenters, for the like Mr. Burton, plumber, for work at Temple Church from 11 August to 3 Sept. 1825 Mr. Richard Whebley, for attendance as Clerk of Works at Temple Church 13.6.25 to 25.3.26 Mr. Smirke, surveyor, commission op workmen's bills for repairs to Temple Church to 25 March 1826 Messrs. Wigzell, work for the Society to 25 March last Messrs. Vigers, balance of bill for work for t'leSociety to 13 March last Messrs. Vigers, a moiety for work at the Master's House and Church Mr. Burnell,for work for the Society to 18 March Mr. McCarthy, plasterer, for work for the Society to Lady Day Mr. Warmesley, slater, for work for the Society to 12 February Mr. B-rton, plumber's work for the Society to Lady Day Mr. Willis, glaziers' work to Lady Day Messrs. Egerton & Wise, painting work to Lady Day Mr. Downer, smith's work to Lady Day Mr. Hamerton, Paviour's work to 26 Oct. Mr. Johnston, paperhanging to 2 Jan. 1826 Mr. Whibley, as Clerk of Works in rebuilding north wall at 7 King's Bench Walk

115. 2. C

353.6.

296.2. C 201.13. 0 30. 7. 0

124. 6. 0 412. 9. 0 247. 6. 0 1.13. 5 97.13. 0 113. 5. 0 44.15. 0 150.14. 0 54.O. 0 115.1. 0 208.11. 0 69.16. 0 31.17. 0 5.5.

7 6 Ma Mr. Smirke, surveyor's commision on work at 7 King's Bench Walk Messrs. Wigzell, work for Society to Midsummer Mr. Willisdo Messrs. Vigersdo Mr. Burrelldo Mr. McCarthydo Messrs. Egerton and Wise, the same Mr. Burton,do Mr. Downer, smith's work

- Nov. 1826

36.C.

92.6. 22. 6. 213. 4. 18.11. 9.5. 52.14. 5.7. 73.11.

0 0 0 6 5 0 6 6

Total Taxes etc. New River Co. one i Paving assessment, one i Mr. Brooksbank, for one i assessed taxes Li htinand watchin Watching to Midsummer 11 "Michaelmas William nitchell,â&#x20AC;˘arding 26 weeks John Drew, for the same City of London Gas Light & Coke, one Messrs. Joyce, tallow chandlers (2)

375. 6.10. 0 1. 0 26. 5.10

Tradesmen's Bills Mr. Barrow, locksmith Mr. Price,glassman,for 6 dozen 0.obletsetc. 0 Messrs. Spode,for dishes and 2 desert sets Mrs. Beach,cooper (2) Mr. Farlow, stationer (2) Mr. Hill, silversmith, for silver dish and cover Mrs. Cocks, balance of bill for 1 doz. di.inerplates and 1 doz. water plates Mr. Hunt,tailor,for warder's great coat Messrs. Hadley & Co., engine makers Mr. Bentley,for rose water Mr. Bower, wood for Library fire Edward Russell, for charcoal and wood Mr. Caldecott, balance of bill for altering rooms adjoining Library and furniture

33.16.10

138.13. 6 147.18. 6 13. 4.c 13.4.c 87.13. 9 21.C. 0

Total Books William Welch Esq. for 1st Vol. of 2nd Ed. of Prices Journal of Embassy to Persia Messrs. Pheney, booksellers Mr. Besant, bookbinder

0.10

530.15. 6

2. 25.5. 0 10.C. 0 3.3.

18.14. G 39. 6. 6 33.7.8 3T.6.11 48. 4. 0 15. 3. 0 3.3. 10.18. 3.19. 1.18. 22.17.

0 0 0 o 6

325.16. 0

37. 7. 0

75 7 Ma Mr. Lear, turner - the same, moiety for the Church Messrs. Sharpe, cutles Mr. Woodham, stationer Messrs. Hill PeParkinson, wax chandlers Mr. Dutton, clockmaker

1.19. 7. 15.10. 4.13. 9. 2. 8.

- Nov. 1826 8 9 o o 8 o

Total Disbursements By J. Williams, Easter P.Trinity Terms By T. Strahan, moiety bill (2) By Mr. Phillips, a moiety By Ralph Durrant (2) By Robert Tuck (2) By Mr. Faint By Mr. Hughes

648.14. 2 80.

8 9. 8 9. 6 E.11. 3 6.12. o

2C. 1. 1 3.16. 0

Total

205. 2. c

Linen allowance to 4 Junior Butlers, one Chambers Purchased To John George Esq. for his chamber at 1 Inner Temple Lane lascellaneous To Mr. Brooksbank for total of 15 oermons To Mr. Gardner, as a gratuity To the same, for receipt stamps To Middl Temple, share of repair of ;Addle Temple Lane Stamps and posta's,e

35.

28CC.

. c

33.12. 0 2 . c 7. G 6. c. 6 4.17.

Total

68.16.

Total all disbursements

10,115.14. 0

Paid to Bankers on General Account

2,462. 5. 6

Total

12,577.1. 6

Receipts

12,492.14. 7

Due to Sub-Treasurer to balance this Account

83. 4.11

RENT ACCOUNT REC:IPTS Rents beThnvin7 to the House - including Mr. '.I.J.Lysleylate Impey) one ;21and 22.4.26 to Mich. Mr. W.Blanshead (late DansvOone Mr. W. Cripps (late Burton) Lady Day to 9.6.26

38. 2.

15. 0. 4. 3. 4

Ma Mr. H. Burton (late Lysley) 22 May to Mich. Mr. J. Perring (late tucker) 20 Jan. to Mich. Mr. G.T.Shortland (late Okey) 27 May to Mich. Mr. W. Bone (late exrs. of J.W.Steers) one27 Rents in all Dividends on Annuities Half a year on L25,380.12. 6 Reduced 3% Bank Cash advanced on letter at request of Finance Committee Balance from last Account

- Nov. 1826

8.6.8 23.13.11 17.10. 0 11. 5. 0 2095.17. 9

380.14. 2 1700. O. 0 2366.12. 2

6543.4. 1 PAYV.EMT3 Paid John George Esq. for purchase of all chambers at No. 1 Inner Temple Lane (let for ÂŁ238.14. 0)

2800. 0. 0

Church Expenses Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid Paid

Mr. Burnell, balance of bill Messrs. Wigzell,do Messrs. Vigersdo Mr. Burton R. Smirke Esq. (architect's commission) Mr. Whibley (Clerk of 4orks) Balance in hand, 17 Nov.

C96. 2. 0

353. 6. c 2C1.18. 30. 7. 124. 6. 21.10.

0 C

2110.14.7 6543.4. 1

7 rf

JOHN GURNEY ESQUIRE

TREASURER

17 November 1826 to 23 November 1827

MASTERS OF THE BENCH John (Mitford) Baron Redesdalel: Richard Baker2, William Hood Esquires: Sir Richard Claytonl, Baronet: Joseph Jekyll of H.M. Council: Benjamin Johnson, Henry Hall1, Keane Fitzgerald Esquires: William Welch, Barne Barne, John Emilius Daniel Finch Hatton, William Pott Esquires: James Scarlett4, Sir Charles Wetherell, Knight, Attorney-General, William Harrison of H.M.Council: Sir John Edlyne Tomlins, Knight: Robert Ray Esquire: Sir Alexander Croke, Knight: Sir Edward Hyde East, Baronet: Sir Robert Baker, Knight: Sir Richard Brooke de Capell Brooke, Baronet: James Torkington, John Vaillant3 , John Wyatt and Edmund Henry Lushington Esquires: George Rose5, Henry Bickersteth5, John Williams5, Jonathan Frederick Pollock5 and Horace Twiss5 Esquires of H.M.Council. 1

Made no attendance during this TreasurerShip.

Died during 1827.

Last attended Bench Table,

9 February. 3

Died 5 August 1827.

4 Knighted 27 April 1827. Attorney-General 1827-28. 5 Called to the Bench on 22 June 1827 after production of Letters Patent constituting them of H.M.Council, and choice by ballot.

76 0 1826-1827

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABLE Nov. 17

Letter read from Daniel Whittle Harvey Esq., addressed on 15 November to William Harrison Esq., then Treasurer, referring to his action 8 years earlier in removing his name from the Roll of Attornies as a preliminary step to being called to the Bar.

He was

then receiving from an expanding practice a clear income of ÂŁ2,000, and in the years intervening could have received upwards of ÂŁ20,000, but accepted this sacrifice in the conviction that he would ultimately achieve his object, and that it would prove worthwhile because of his knowledge of the matters engaging the attention of the Society at the time.

His position as unopposed M.P.

for the Borough of Colchester is testimony to his reputation and just claim to the honour of being restored to the books of the Society with a view to call. This to be considered on Friday next. A meeting of the Finance Committee to be held on the morrow at 3. Opm. Mr. Treasurer, Mr. Attorney-General, Messrs. Scarlett, Harrison and Johnson, Sir Edward Hyde East, Sir Robert Baker, Messrs. Vaillant and Wyatt and any other Masters wishing to attend to form a committee to investigate the House

of the Master of the Temple: to

meet at 2.30pm. on the morrow.

This to be communicated

to Middle Temple. Mr. Smirke reporting value of Mr. Cummins' chamber (including the fixtures) at No. 7 King's Bench Walk

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as £800 (B.T.o. 7 Nov.), this sum to be offered Mr. Cummins as purchase money.

Nov. 21

Mr. Harrison communicated contents of letter he had written to the Dean of Winchester on 18 Nov. 1826 (in his office as Treasurer), expressing regret at the Dean's resignation of the Mastership of the Temple, and appreciation for his long and zealous discharge of his ministry there. Sir Robert Baker and Mr. Wyatt to view chamber of Mr. James Carden, the younger, up two pair north in the staircase opposite the Church door, and cellar belonging, disposed of to Mr. George Frederick Carden, a member. [Parliament, 24 Nov. Mr. G.F.Carden, aged 28 last birthday, admitted for his own life: fine £21, admittance 40s.] Mr. Smirke reporting value of Mr. Deacon's interest in chamber in No. 1 Hare Court (see B.T.O. 10 Nov.) as £560, this sum to be offered for its purchase. Mr. Smirke also reporting value of Mr. Holbeb's chamber in No. 16 Ram Alley Building (B.T.O. 14 Nov.) as £950, this to be offered for its purchase. The pavement of Inner Temple Lane to be relaid. Mr. William Walker Jordan, a tenant of the Society, writing to request that his chamber be painted, this to be done. The Treasurer and Benchers of Middle Temple to be

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requested

to appoint a Committee

to confer with Inper

Temple about an increase in the salary of the Reader of the Temple.

Mr. Treasurer

and Messrs. Jekyll,

Hatton and Wyatt to be of the Inner Temple Committee for this purpose. Nov. 24

To be a call to the Bar this Term. Messrs. William Parlmer Parker, Henry Burton, Richard Greenland

Denne, Arthur Barron, George Thomas White,

George Croke, Henry Downer Stapylton, Shortland,

John Job Rawlinson,

George Tonkin

and Henry Charles

Moreton Dyer to be called to the Bar.

[Parliament, 24 Nov: called] Mr. Alexander James Mure, a member, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered. Sir Thomas Edlyne Tomlins representing of a member of the Society,

the distress

to have £50 at his disposal

to use as a charity. Mr. Jacob Ogle writing to request tenancy of chamber at No. 1 Hare Court in succession

to Mr. Ogle, this to

be refused. Mr. Cummins to be offered £850 for his chamber and fixtures at No.

King's Bench Walk, he paying his share

of the repairs. Edward Erastres Deacon having agreed to accept £600 for his chamber at No. 1 Hare Court, this to be paid for its purchase. £1,000 to be offered to Henry Hugh Hdlbech

Esq. for

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his chamber at No. 16 Ram Alley Building. Mr. Daniel Whittle Harvey requesting postponement of consideration of his letter (see B.T.O. 17 Nov.) this postponed to Friday 26 January 1827. The watchmen to have new greatcoats and lanthorns. Mr. Treasurer reporting reply dated 23 November to his letter to Mr. Smirke, as follows Mr. Smirke thinks it practicable to fit stove as suggested in interior of Round Church, carrying out smoke to the north. He can adopt means to prevent transmission of damp through the

Round church pavement, removing

only 2 or 3 inches of earth but using new stone for much of the pavement and relaying monumental stones in a continuous line next to the wall. The exact cost cannot be stated but should not exceed ÂŁ400. The same procedure may be adopted for the marble floor in the body of the church, though condensation on the surface cannot be avoided when warm air is introduced after the church has become very cold. Work may be done without interfering with Sunday services. Are double doors to the body of the church necessary if the

Round is well warmed?

If so,

they might be placed at the entrance to the Middle

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Aisle only, with the doors to the side aisles kept locked till after service. Mr. Smirke regrets delays in work on the south front, but with favourable weather completed

it should be

in little over two months.

The workmen preping stone could not be removed far from the church without causing delay and inconvenience,

but efforts will be made to reduce

noise to a minimum. In removing

old brickwork

under the west gables

remains have been found of part of the ancient stone gable, which with the approval of the Bench, Mr. Smirke would like to restore (in so far as it forms the gable of the south roof).

The central gable,

half of which belongs to Middle Temple, must presumably remain unrestored. Mr. Smirke would like permission

to take down the

old belfry, which is rotten and unsightly.

The bell

might be rehung between the two roofs. He will next Term have a plan to enlarge the Hall. Ordered that Mr. Smirke restore the gable of the south roof and take down the belfry. Middle Temple to be requested to appoint a Committee to discuss with this Society means of heating the Round Church, and to consider means of dealing with the damp pavement. Middle Temple to be asked to empower their Surveyor

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to direct with Mr. Smirke repairs to the Master of the Temple's House, and to make any improvements cause no encroachment

or inconvenience

that

to chambers

Mitre Court Buildings. PARLIAMENT Nov. 24

Business as noted above. The Reverend Christopher Letters Patent appointing the resignation

Benson producing H.M.

him Master of the Temple on

of the very Revd. Thomas Rennell D.D.,

Dean of Winchester,

he to have a salary of £25 per

quarter from 15 August last (date of the Patent), payable out of the Society's Treasury

during pleasure,

and to have leave to enter this Society's

moiety of

the Master's House and hold it during his Mastership. Joseph Jekyll, James Scarlett and Keane Fitzgerald Esqs. to execute powers of attorney, as follows, empowering

Messrs. Gosling and Sharpe, bankers of

Fleet Street, to sell stock:£2,000 New South Sea Annuities, standing

part of £22,000

in the names of the above trustees

jointly with Jas. Topping (deceased). £250 New 4% Annuities,

part of £47,25,0, trustees

as above (with Edward £1,251.19.2.

3% Consolidated

Finch Hatton Esq.) Bank Annuities

(trustees Messrs. Jekyll, Scarlett, Fitzgerald and Hatton).

£9,000 3% Reduced Bank Auunities (trustees Messrs. Jekyll, Scarlett, Fitzgerald and Jas. Topping deceased).

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TERM (Cont'd.)

(Cont'd.)

Sir Thomas Edlyne Tomlins, Knight, to be Reader of the Society

for the next Lent

Vacation.

Richard Baker and William Welch Esqs. of the

Bench

and John Samuel Hudson and John Williams Esq. of the Bar to be Auditors

of the Sub-Treasurer's

Robert Ray and Edmund Lushington Auditors

of Mr. Gardner's

The Treasurer, Scarlett,

Esqs. to be

Accounts.

Mr. Attorney General, Messrs.

Harrison, Welch, Hatton, Ray, Sir Robert

Baker and Mr. Wyatt to be a committee affairs

Accounts.

for regulating

jointly with Middle Temple.

BENCH TABLE Nov. 27

Richard Bligh Esq., a barrister, Treasurer

writing to Mr.

offering his chambers on the ground floor of

No. 3 Hare Court for sale to the Society at 14 years' purchase

(upwards of ÂŁ500),

John Woodruffe apologising

this to be declined.

Esq. writing to the Benchers

for his inte mperate language in a former

letter and requesting

allowance

of the expense of

repairs to the chambers of which he is tenant (about ÂŁ9), this to be allowed on his paying his arrears of rent and producing bills and recipts. [Noted "Exd. Jan. 26 1827 Rob. Baker"]

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Mr.

Randal Norris, the Sub-Treasurer, died

on Saturday evening 20 January 1827. Jan. 23

Mr. Scarlett gave notice of motion for next Friday that B.T.O. of 11 Nov. 1724 (that no person petition to be Under-Treasurer who is not a member of the Society) should become void.

Masters in town to be

notified. Mr. Daniel Whittle Harvey's letter to be considered on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified. Jan. 26

Consideration of rescinding of B.T.O. of 11 Nov. 1724 postponed to Tuesday next.

Masters in town to be

notified. Letter from Mr. Harvey dated 23 Jan. 1827 laid before the Table by Mr. Treasurer, recalling his former letter of 11 Nov. 1824 addressed to Mr. Treasurer Harrison.

[Leaves of this volume have at some point

become detached and have been replaced out of order. The continuation of this entry for Table of 26 January and for 30 January, are found following entries for February 1827] . . . [continuing with Mr. Harvey's letter].

He wishes to remove an unfavourable

impression arising from two cases of the year 1822, especially that of Frost which he is told is difficult of explanation. He feels thatthorough investigation of that case would reveal nothing prejudicial to him, especially as further evidence is now available. He wishes to be allowed support by Counsel in presenting

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his case to the Treasurer and Masters at the earliest possible date. Consideration of Mr. Harvey's letters postponed to Friday next and Masters in town to be notified. [NOTE: entries for Bench Tables of February 2,6,9 and 13, Parliament of February 2 and 9, and copies of extracts from B.T.O.'s of Nov. 1818 and Feb. 1819 regarding salaries of Sub-Treasurer and his Clerk inserted in Order Book within entry for 26.1.27]

Jan. 30

Orders of last Term read. Motion to rescind B.T.O. of 11 Nov. 1724 carried unanimously. The Table having been informed of the death of Mr. Randal Norris, the late Sub-Treasurer, the election of a successor to be held on Friday next, and Masters in town to be notified. Read a petition by Mr. Gardner for the office of Sub-Treasurer. The Treasurer reported the relaying of the pavement of Inner Temple Lane (B.T.O. 21 Nov. 1826). Mr. Treasurer, Mr. Attorney General, Messrs. Jekyll, Scarlett, Harrison, Welch, Ray, Sir Alexander Croke, Sir Edward Hyde East, Messrs. Vaillant and Wyatt and such other Benchers as may attend to be members of the Library Committee, which is to meet on Friday next at 2. Opm.

Feb. 2

Orders unanimously that Mr. James Gardner be

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appointed Sub-Treasurer of the Society in place of Mr. Randal Norris deceased, and he to give £1,000 security for the faithful discharge of his trust. The proceedings of Bench Table adjourned till after the Parliament has been held. [NOTE: a brief record of proceedings at this Parliament is entered in the Bench Table book: a full record appears in the book of Acts of Parliament] PARLIAMENT

Feb. 2

Officers of the House - allowances. John Gurney Esq., Treasurer, having purchased chamber of Edward Erastres Deacon Esq. at No. 1 Hare Court (see B.T.O.'s of 10, 21 and 24 Nov. 1826), Mr. Deacon to be paid £600 out of the Society's Treasury, and to be disadmitted from this chamber, to which he was admitted on 6 July 1810. Mr. Treasurer having according to B.T.O. of 24 Nov. 1826 purchased chamber of Mr. Charles Cummins, a member, he to be paid £850 out of the Treasury and to be disadmitted from this chamber, to which he was admitted on 21 May 1824. Henry Moreton Dyer Esq. having been called to the Bar of the Society on 7 June 1799 and having quitted the Society on 29 October 1802 but admitted to Lincoln's Inn on 22 November 1802 (as his certificate shows), now requests admission to this Society ad eundem

radum: approved.

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Mr. James Gardner appointed Sub-Treasurer of the Society, giving ÂŁ1,000 security. [proceedings of BENCH TABLE for February 2 now resumed] [on a loose sheet of paper inserted here] Mr. Gardner's salary to be ÂŁ300 per annum, and he to be allowed to occupy the chamber hitherto appropriated to the Sub-Treasurer, together with the office adjoining, free of all rent or outgoings, and to receive the fees undermentioned but no others:On every admission to the House 11 If call to the Bar It It transfer of chamber

10s. 15s. 15s.

certificate

Bond on admission to Commons 10s.

Bond on call to the Bar

10s. 10s.

(of which 5s. is paid to the Treasurer's Clerk) [Orders continue] All the Masters in town having been specially summoned to consider letters received from Daniel Whittle Harvey Esq. dated 15 November 1826 and 27 January 1827 regarding his request to be restored to the Society for the purpose of being called to the Bar; also the proceedings of Michaelmas Term 1821 respecting Mr. Harvey's application to be called to the Bar, his petition to the Judges on the refusal of this request, their dismissal of this petition and endorsement of the action of the Masters of the Bench in refusing to call Mr. Harvey to the Bar: and

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Mr. Harvey's quitting the Society, according to the terms of his letter of 7 February 1822. Ordered unanimously that Mr. Harvey's application for re-admission be rejected. (Noted: a copy of this Order sent to Mr. Harvey on the day following - 3 February - by the Sub-Treasurer) BENCH TABLE

Feb. 6

A letter of thanks to be sent by the Sub-Treasurer to Mr. Richard James Greening for his present to the Library of a copy of his new edition of "Perkins' profitable book on conveyancing". The Library Committee having recommended in its report of 2 February that Mr. Walker be appointed bookseller to the Inner Temple, and that the Treasurer, the Master of the Library and Mr. Harrison be empowered to settle with Mr. Walker his rate for the supply of new books, and his terms for finding and supplying old books: also that Mr. Smirke be requested to give a sketch for feet and ends of two bookcases to be made in oak, decorated in a manner suitable to the Library. Mr. Walker appointed bookseller, and consideration of the design for the bookcases deferred to the first business day of the ensuing Term. John Woodruffe Esq., a barrister, having paid the balance of his rent to Michaelmas last and requesting to remain tenant, his notice to quit to be withdrawn. Mr. Cummins applying for payment on account of his

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having insured his life for ÂŁ500 before the sale of his chambers to the Society, and for an allowance on account of the fixtures sold with them, this application rejected. William Williams, hosier, tenant of a small shop in the upper part of Inner Temple Lane, petitioning for relief because of a loss by robbery of over ÂŁ400; Mr. Welch, Sir Alexander Croke, Sir Robert Baker and Messrs. Vaillant and Wyat to investigate. Letter being read from Mr. Brundrett, enclosing one from Mr. Farlow who requests improvements such as windows, etc.

Mr. Treasurer, Sir Robert Baker and

Messrs. Welch and Wyatt to consider Mr. Farlow's letter and negotiate for purchase of his house. Mr. Frederick Maurice, tenant to chambers at No. 5 Hare Court praying their repair and painting, this referred to the Committee for letting chambers. Mr. Treasurer reported that John Williams, pannierman, had been absent from town without permission nearly the whole of last vacation and had let to a Mr. Gregson the greater part of the chambers in No.

4 Inner Temple Lane which had been allowed him by the Society.

The pannierman was reprimanded and directed

to be in daily attendance unless with permission for absence, and to live in the chambers and not let any part of them. Feb. 9

To be a call to the Bar this Term.

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Messrs. Henry Bliss, John Henry Blencowe Churchill, William Floyer Cornish, Francis Palgrave, Charles Cooper, Barry St. Leger and Robert Bourcher Clarke to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 9 Feb:. called] [NOTE: a report of these calls appears as an Act of Parliament directly after a note of the same in the minutes of Bench Table for this day.

is evident from this that proceedings of the Bench Table were adjourned while matters requiring Acts of Parliament were transacted, and resumed afterwards, i.e. the Session of Parliament did not necessarily follow the conclusion of Bench Table proceedings] (PARLIAMENT, 9 Feb: separate report of the above calls in volume recording Acts of Parliament) BENCH TABLE (resumed) Mrs. Norris, widow of the late Sub-Treasurer, petitioning for relief, she to be allowed ÂŁ70 per annum during pleasure, from 1 January last, payments to be made at Midsummer and Christmas. Mr. Richard Norris, son of the late Sub-Treasurer, to withdraw his name as a member of the Society. On a report that confusion had been caused by the service of dinner by the whole body of waiters, and that barristers and students had no proper attention, the Treasurer requested to make such arrangements as he thinks proper for the better service in Hall of barristers and students.

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Mr. Treasurer,

Mr. Welch, Sir Robert Baker and Mr.

Wyatt to be committee William Mitchell

for considering

waiters' wages.

to be second waiter

in place of the

late Paul Hardy, the rest of the waiters to succeed course and William Rock to be eighth waiter. additional

waiters

Two

to be appointed by the Treasurer

before the ensuing Term. Mr. Charles Hennell writing to state that he had in error been admitted by the name of Charles Roworth Hennell and requesting admission

that a correction te made in the

book of the Society on production

baptism certifiecate:

of his

ordered accordingly.

Susannah Lock, a laundress and tenant to chamber at No. 17 Mitre Court Building,

stating that she was

unable to pay three quarters of rent due, the ELrears to be remitted. The committee appointed

to treat with Mr. Farlow

regarding his house (B.T.O. 6 February) reporting verbally

their discussion,

an undertaking meantime

ordered that on his giving

to brick up his window if required and

to pay a rent for the same, in default of

which the Society may brick it up, he to be allowed ÂŁ50 towards the cost of the east wall. Ten guineas to be given to Mr. Richard Norris for his services in the Treasurer's

office since his

father's death and a further ten guineas to be paid to his mother for his benefit.

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The organ blower praying relief, to be paid two guineas as a charity.

His salary to be increased to

eight guineas per annum, if Middle Temple concur and agree to pay their moiety of the same. Committee appointed to consider Mr. Williams' petition regarding a robbery (B.T.O. 6 Feb.) reporting that they had examined the porters and watchmen in conjunction with a police officer and had found no negligence to which the robbery might be attributed: Mr. Williams to have notice to quit. Mr. Gardner's salary to be increased to +L350 per annum besides the fees specified in the Order of 2 February.

He to be given £100 in compensation for past

services exclusive of salary. [Note:

pencil note in margin (by Mr. Gardner ?) as + follows - "I do not think that this has been ordered in Parlt.

Is not that [illegible] as the appt. was at

a salary of £350. Feb. 13

J.G.]

Report reaeiof Committee appointed to consider Waiters' wages. the allowance of

In pursuance of B.T.O. of 24 Nov. 1820, 25 per annum in lieu of chambers

ceased on the death of Paul Hardy, 2nd Waiter. Recommended that the 2nd Waiter's wages be increased from £10 to £16 per annum, the 3rd Waiter's from £12 to £14 and the 4th Waiter's from £8 to £10.

No increase

to be allowed to the four junior Waiters. Report confirmed.

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The names of all gentlemen dining in Hall (Benchers, barristers and students) to be entered daily in a book provided for the purpose, and an annual sum of £2 to be allowed for this duty. John Williams, pannierman, petitioning that the tenant of his chambers be allowed to remain, or that he might be allowed the rent of the chambers as in the case of other officers who formerly had chambers; this deferred for consideration until the following Term. Richard Jones, a supernumerary watchman, appointed watchman of the Society in place of

Gardiner,

dismissed for misconduct. The concurrence of Middle Temple reported to the increase from £4.4.0 to £8.8.0. per annum in the Organ Blower's remuneration - to be paid in moieties. Middle Temple in conjunction with this Society, had ordered Robert Smirke Esq. to restore the gable end of the Church next the Round Tower. Henry Alworth Merewether Esq., a barrister, to have permission to make extracts from such of Mr. Petyt's M.S.S. in the Library of the character of public documents to be found in the Tower and other Public Offices.

Dr. Nares to have like permission if he

desires it. Mr. Treasurer requested to consult with James Manning Esq., barrister at law, respecting the translation and publishing of the MS Year Book in the

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Society's Library. Memorial read of Mr. Knightley, occupant of private chambers on the ground floor at No. 5 Hare Court, requesting permission to make at his own expense, alterations to the entrance and staircase, so as to improve the accommodation and value of the chambers. This referred to Mr. Smirke (Memo: Mr. Smirke reported on 19 February that there was no objection to the alterations proposed, and it was desirable that they should be made before the ensuing Term and during the absence on circuit of the gentleman occupying chamber in the same staircase. Mr. Treasurer authorised the work under Mr. Smirke's direction, and at Mr. Knightley's expense). Further Memorandum

Pursuant to B.T.O. of 9 February,

Mr. Treasurer direction that in future the 3rd Butler shall attend the Bar Table, and his place at the Bench Table should be taken by a waiter to be called Bench Waiter. duty.

William Rock (8th Waiter) appointed to this

James Lampard appointed 9th and Edmund Leigh

10th Waiter, the latter on a term's trial.

The three

junior waiters (not including the Bench Waiter) to be restricted to serving duties, the senior for the barristers and the two junior for the students. Other waiters to remain in Hall to wait on the gentlemen. Mr. Treasurer prescribed the following order of attendance for gentlemen dining in Hall:

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Bench Table

Chief Butler 2nd Butler 2 Washpots Bench Waiter (8th)

N.B.

1st, 2nd and 3rd Waiters to act as servers up.

Bar Table

3rd Butler 2nd and 3rd Waiters after Bench dinner served 4th Waiter

N.B. 7th Waiter to act as server up. Students' Table

4th Butler, when he had completed Roll and taken down members present 5th Butler 5th and 6th Waiters One Turnspit every day, alternately

N.B. 9th and 10th Waiters to act as servers up. (signed "Exd. May 4.

Rob. Baker")

[NOTE: at this point are inserted extracts from Bench Orders of 1818 and 1819 relative to the salary of Mr. Randal Norris and the appointment of his Clerk, Mr. James Gardner - as follows: 20 Nov. 1818.

Messrs. Welch, Litchfield and Barne to consider Mr. Norris' petition for an increase of salary.

27 Nov. 1818.

Report read of above Committee, referring to B.T.O. of June 1801 made on the appointment of Mr. Norris as Sub-Treasurer, to the effect that he should have a salary of ÂŁ300 per annum and a chamber rent-free,

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27 Nov. (cont'd.)

also that he should be allowed fees for admittances to the Society, to chambers, on calls for the Bar and on certificates for the expense of a Clerk. The total value of fees named is estimated at £50, but a further £50 may be allowed for a Clerk. In conditions of length of service petitioner may be allowed an additional £100 per annum in place of the allowance of £20 originally allowed as Librarian. To commence from 20 November 1818. Above confirmed except for appointment of Clerk.

5 Feb. 1819.Mr.

James Gardner appointed Clerk with

annual salary of £100 as clerk to Mr. Norris and attendance on the Librarian when his duties as Clerk allow. Fees received by Sub-Treasurer On every admission to House10s. call to Bar15s. Certificate10s. Transfer of Chamber

15s.

Bond on admission to Commons10s. Bond on call to Bar

10s.

EASTER TERM May 8

BENCH TABLE Orders of last Term read. Messrs. Robert Butler and Samuel Richard Capel having paid their duties to the House, to have their

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bonds delivered up. The Sub-Treasurer to send a letter of thanks to Sir Robert Baker for his present to the Library Room of a print of the late-William Baker Esq., formerly a Bencher of the Society. [Marginal note: Charles Moore Esq. died on 9 March 1827] Sir Robert Baker and Mr. Wyatt to view chamber up one pair south in No. 11 King's Bench Walk and vault belonging, devolved to the House by the death of Mr. Moore and report its annual value. The same to view chamber up two pair east in No. 1 Fig Tree Court, also devolved by death of Mr. Moore, and report its annual value.

Mar inal note Rev. Charles Benson appointed 18 Oct. 1826.

The late Master of the Temple having resigned his appointment on 15 August 1826, and the Revd. Mr. Rowlatt having officiated during the period up to the appointment of the present Master, the Standing Committee of the Society to confer with Middle Temple on the subject of remuneration for Mr. Rowlatt. Mr. Phillips, Clerk of the Temple Church, petitioning for increase of salary; this referred as above. Ann Strahan, daughter of the late Sexton, petitioning (without producing letters of administratio

for the

salary, disbursements and part-pension due to her father at the time of his death.

She to be paid his

salary and disbursements and ÂŁ10 as a gratuity. Mr. William Stephenson Scholey requesting to be called

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to the Bar in the ensuing Trinity Term, when he would be qualified with 5 years standing as a member, with the exception of 5 days: refused. Report read of Mr. Smirke dated 10 April last; he had surveyed the walls of No. 10 Harcourt's Buildings, which were in a very decayed and dangerous state and ought to be rebuilt.

Mr. Smirke to be requested to

survey and report on the whole of Harcourt's Buildings. Mr. Gambier, tenant of Bench Chamber at No. 10 Crown Office Row north, writing to say that the floor of his bedroom is in bad condition, this to be repaired under Mr. Smirke's direction. Mr. Denne, tenant to chambers at No. 10 Crown Office Row, requesting they be redecorated, this referred to the Committee for letting chambers. Mr. Treasurer reported that Mr. Manning was willing to undertake the translation of the M.S. Year Book, which was to be given to him for the purpose. The Chief Butler to report in writing to the Treasurer if he should find any change in occupation while collecting rents of Bench chambers. May 11

The centre of the iron railing south of the Church to be 18 inches from the buttresses, and an iron railing to be placed round the new staircase on the north side of Middle Temple cloisters except against the doorway. William Williams, hosier, of Inner Temple Lane, requesting withdrawal of notice to quit, he to be

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allowed to remain in possession till Midsummer 1828. Sir Robert Baker and (in the absence of Mr. Wyatt) Mr. Vaillant having viewed chamber late Mr. Moore's at No. 11 King's Bench Walk (B.T.O. 8 May), report its value as ÂŁ100 per annum. The same having viewed chamber late Mr. Moore's in No. 1 Fig Tree Court, report its value as L40 per annum and that it should be plastered and whitewashed by the Society. The representative of the late Sir John Coxe Hippisley, Bart, a Bencher, to have permission to place a marble monument on the wall of the Church against the door of the old vestry, of a size not exceeding the monument to the late Master H.C.Litchfield. The Sub-Treasurer having read a report on a longoutstanding account between the Society, Mr. Norris, the late Sub-Treasurer, and Mr. McCarthy, the plasterer, the Treasurer requested to employ an accountant to investigate Mr. Norris' accounts. Mr. M.M.Zachary, proprietor of chamber at No. 7 Fig Tree Court, to have notice to repair the area wall next the pavement. Mr. Richard Norris writing to request that the Order for his withdrawal from the Society be suspended, he not to be admitted to Commons.

May 15

Report of Library Committee read, as follows: "The deficiency in the class of Law Books to

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be supplied, according to the following method Butterworth's catalogue should be marked for purchase of books not already in the Library". Report received. The Standing Committee of the House to propose to Middle Temple the engagement of two singers to lead singing at the Temple Church. Elizabeth Hardy, widow of the late 2nd Waiter, petitioning for relief, this referred to Mr. Ray, Sir Robert Baker and Mr. Wyatt. The base of the new staircase on the north side of the cloisters to be covered with Roman cement or mastic (at the Society's expense) as Mr. Smirke shall

May 18

direct.

The Sub-Treasurer to send a letter of thanks to Middle Temple for the present to the Library of the House of several "Reports for the Lords' Committees respecting the Dignity of a Peer of the Realm". The form of chamber bond as approved by Mr. Wyatt to be adopted in future. Bills of costs of Messrs. Brundrett and Spinks solicitors, being laid before the Table, Messrs. Welch, Ray, Sir Robert Baker and Mr. Wyatt to consider them. The Sub-Treasurer reporting that he had asked Mr. Darby for rent of a shop under the Church porch which he had occupied some time, together with an undertaking to quit on request. Mr. Darby to give up possession at Christmas next.

7g 4 1827

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 18

John Robson Esq., barrister, tenant in possession of chambers at No. 11 King's Bemcj Walk writing to request to continue his tenancy, he to be allowed to occupy the chambers at ÂŁ100 per annum on condition he became a member of the Society and enter into a bond for payment of rent. Sir Robert Baker and Mr. Wyatt, having viewed chamber in occupation of Mr. Denne at 10 Crown Office Row north, recommend it to be decorated at the expense of the House, and that the tenant have liberty at his own expense to substitute glass for panel in an inner door, under Mr. Smirke's direction. Sir Robert Baker and Hr. Wyatt reporting on nuisance being subject of complaint by Messrs. Walsh and Son, Stationers at 2 Inner Temple Lane, this referred to Mr. Smirke.

[In margin: Mr. Henry Simpson died on Sat. 12th May]

Messrs. Welch and Wyatt to view chamber up two pair in Serjeant Peck's Buildings and cellar under steps leading to that building, devolved to the House by the death of Mr. Henry Simpson, and report its annual value. Letter read from Mr. Smirke to the Sub-Treasurer, recommending the repair of part of the front of Crown Office Row at the same time as the parapets, and the pointing of the brickwork, especially at the window sills where it is very decayed for want of a lead covering. This to be done under Mr. Smirke's direction.

78 1 827

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 18

Letter read from Messrs. Barraud and Welch, coal merchants, dated from

Whitefriars New Wharf on 18

May, stating that the removal of all their craft from west of the piles, as requested by the Treasurer, would affect their wharf so seriously that they beg leave to be allowed, like their predecessors, to lay one tier only, promising not to abuse this privilege. Request refused. Standing Committees of the two Houses reporting on the increase of the Reader's and Clerk's salaries, warming the Church, providing two singers etc., ordered that recommendations be confirmed regarding increase of the Reader's salary from £120 to £200 per annum from Lady Day last (independent of the allowance of £20 paid to Mr. Rowlatt in lieu of chamber), increase of the Clerk's salary from £30 to £60 from Lady Day last, and the appointment of two singers. Proposal to be made to Middle Temple that Mr. Rowlatt be paid £2.2. for each Sunday between the resignation of the former Master and the appointment of the present. The committees of the two Houses to meet again and confer with Mr. Smirke on the subject of warming the Church. May 22

Wednesday 27 June to be Grand Day in Trinity Term, and the Lord Chief Justice Abbott and other judges formerly of the House, including Sir Robert Graham, to be invited to dine.

716 1827

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 22

George Hill and Jhmes Jones, two supernumerary watchmen, appointed watchmen of the Society in lieu of James Field, deceased, and James Sheffield, dismissed for gross misconduct. John Williams, pannierman, petitioning that he might retain the tenant occupying his chambers or else be allowed rent of the same as in the case of other officers who formerly had chambers, he to be allowed to reside within half a mile of the Temple and to have ÂŁ35 per annum instead of chambers. The Sub-Treasurer to be allowed to charge ÂŁ2.5.0. for each chamber bond as for other bonds. Sir Robert Baker and Mr. Wyatt to view chambers late of Mr. Caldwell, up three pair north at No. 14 Paper Buildings, and report their annual value. William Grant Esq., tenant to chambers up three pair south at No. 11 Paper Buildings, having let them without permission to Mr. C. Wykeham Martin, Mr. Grant to have notice to quit. Names to be sent for choice of Reader: To Lyon's Inn: Thomas Shaw Brandreth, John Austin and Robert Henry Welch Esqs. To Clifford's Inn: Robert Campbell Scarlett Esq., the Hon. Algernon Herbert and Thomas Prideaux Ball Esq. To Clement's Inn: William Hanmer, Francis Gregg and John Poulter Esqs. Mr. Farlow renewing his application for further

7S7 1827

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 22 May 25

window lights, no further order made. To be a call for the Bar this Term. Messrs. Charles Merrick Elderton, Morgan Thomas, William de Capell Brooke, William Fry Channell and Charles Barrett Lennard to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 25 May: called] Jane Rickett, widow of Henry Rickett, late UnderCook, praying relief, to be allowed ÂŁ10 as a gratuity. Standing Committee of the two Houses recommending that for warming the Church two stoves be erected on the north side, accessible by a door from the present vestry, and another stove to warm the Round

Church, on

the north side against the turret stairs, and the pavement to be taken up and relaid, except the parts enclosed with iron railings, and the interior of the Round Church and the porch entrance to be repaired and cleared and double doors fixed at the entrance, also a water closet adjoining the vestry.

The whole expense

(estimated as ÂŁ1,200), repairs, heating expenses, and any future charges for repairs to the north side of the Church to be defrayed jointly by the Societies, and Middle Temple to be allowed to place ladders, scaffolding etc. on the part of the Church Yard used by Inner Temple when repairs to the north side are necessary. Report confirmed by Inner Temple. The Treasurer to write to Middle Temple explaining

7 38 1827

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 25

that Inner Temple workmen had unavoidably disfigured the north side of Lamb's Buildings, and that Inner Temple would either have it cleaned and pointed, or covered with Roman cement or mastic, as preferred by Middle Temple. Mr. Smirke's report being read stating that recess in the Treasurer's office could be enclosed and fireproofed without risk, the work to be executed accordingly. Messrs. Welch and Wyatt having viewed chamber in Serjeant Peck's Buildings (B.T.O. 18 May), this to be repaired, painted and whitewashed, and let at ÂŁ65 per annum. Mr. Henry Cope, a member, having been struck off the roll of attornies (by rule of Court of Trinity Term 1825) to show cause on 19 June next why his name should not be removed from the books of the Society. The Finance Committee reporting that payment of tradesmen's bills for the Church etc. up to Lady Day last should be deferred to 3 July next, by which time cash in the bankers hand would be sufficient, ordered accordingly. To be a new suit

of locks and keys for the garden,

library, Parliament chamber and Hall: Messrs. Wyatt and Welch to direct. All orders for admissiop to the garden to cease on the last day of the year, and a printed Order Form to

789 1 827

EASTER TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) May 25

be prepared for Benchers' signatures. PARLIAMENT

May 25

Pensions for last half year assessed single. Officers of the House - allowances. Calls, as noted above. BENCH TABLE

May 29

Chase Armstrong Hole Esq. (aged 39) of Cheltenham, Glos. and Harris Place, London, eldest son of the late Thomas Augustus Hole of North Parade Cheltenham, to be refused admission as a member of Inner Temple, and the other Inns of Court to be notified. Mrs. Weldon, employed by the under-Dishwasher to assist in the kitchen, to be prosecuted by the House for thefts from the kitchen. Mrs. Catherine Mendum, Second Dishwasher, dismissed. Messrs. Brundrett and Spinks writing about Mr. Farlow's application for additional windows at the back of his house, application dismissed as the matter was determined by Orders of 9 Feb. and 22 May last. [signed - "Excl.Rob. Baker June 19 1827]

7 qo 1827

TRINITY TERM BENCH TABLE June 19

Orders of last Term read. George Rose Esq., a barrister of the Society,

Called to the Bar 5 May 1809

producing Letters Patent dated 20 May constituting him one of H.M.Counsel and requesting call to the Bench, and having been chosen by ballot to be called to the Bench at the Parliament on Friday next. Henry Bickersteth Esq., barrister of the Society,

Called to the Bar 22 Nov. 1811

producing Letters Patent of like date constituting him of H.M.Counsel to be called to the Bench on Friday next.

Called to the Bar 15 June 1804

John Williams Esq., barrister of the Society, producing Letters Patent of 12 June constituting him of H.M.Counsel, to be called to the Bench on Friday next.

Called to Bar of Middle Temple 27 Nov. 1807. Admitted Inner Temple 12 Nov. 1824

Jonathan Frederick Pollock Esq., barrister of the Society, producing Letters Patent of like date, constituting him of H.M.Counsel, to be called to the Bench on Friday next. Horace Twiss Esq., barrister of the Society,

Called to the Bar 28 June 1811

producing Letters Patent of like date, constituting him of H.M.Counsel, to be called to the Bench on Friday next. In future the ironmonger before each Term to examine all kitchen utensils and tin those requiring it .

Mr. Serjeant Andrews of No. 2 Inner Temple Lane

7 9/ 182 7

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE June 19

requesting by letter to have the building surveyed for safety, Mr. Smirke to examine and report. William Grant Esq., tenant of chambers at No. 11 Paper Buildings, having had notice to quit (B.T.O. 22 May 1827) and requesting permission to continue tenant, former Order confirmed. Letters and statements being read regarding theft of Hall plates etc. from Mrs. Mendum, late 2nd Dishwasher (dismissed by B.T.O. of 29 May last) and Mrs. Wheldon, charged with the theft, the Treasurer to appoint another Dishwasher and Mrs. Mendum's application for reinstatement postponed till the Treasurer has interviewed her. Consideration of Mr. Cope's application postponed to Friday 27 June, when he should be prepared to state decision of Court of King's Bench regarding his application to be replaced on the Roll of Attorneys.

June 22

[NOTE

regarding adjournment till Parliament

concluded]. Elizabeth Hardy, widow of Paul Hardy, late 2nd Waiter, to be allowed 10s. per week during pleasure. The Treasurer to procure as many Bibles for the barristers' pews in the Church as he thinks necessary. Additional Privies to be made with separate entrances for Barristers, Students, Clerks and

1827

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 22

Servants, behind the King's Bench Office, with new locks and keys, and a deposit of one guinea to be made for each key, and any person requiring a second key (having lost the first) to apply to the Bench Table for the purpose, depositing two guineas for the second key. Water closets at Nos. 8, 9, 10 and 11 King's Bench Walk to be cleaned in future by a person appointed by the Society. The north side of No. 4 Lamb's Buildings to be covered with mastic at the,txpenseof this House. The Treasurer has appointed Mary Whinbank as 2nd Dishwasher. Cresswell Cresswell Esq., tenant of House chamber at No. 8 King's Bench Walk, writing to request that this be painted, this to be done if the Committee for letting chambers think proper. W.P.Channell Esq., tenant of House chamber at No. King's Bench Walk, writing to request that part of his chamber be painted, this referred to Chamber Committee. The small room in chamber in occupation of C.H.Okey Esq., to be papered. Messrs. Barraud and Welch writing again to renew their application for permission to moor barges west of the pile of Inner Temple on the east side of the garden (B.T.O. 18 May last), they to be informed this cannot be complied with.

793 1827

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 22

Mary Field, widow of James Field, late watchman of the House, petitioning for relief, this referred to Mr. Wyatt. The M.S. icAr Book translated by James Manning Esq. to be printed in both languages (B.T.O. 18 Feb. 1827). Several letters being read from E.E.Deacon Esq., John Wood Esq., Mr. Butt, the late Mr. Norris, Mr. Gardner, the Sub-Treasurer and S, Brooksbank, Collector of Taxes, regarding tenancy of chambers lately rented of the Society by Mr. Deacon and his liability for rent and taxes after Michaelmas last, the chamber to be returned empty in the Rental

and

any taxes due to be paid by the House. PARLIAMENT June 22

Officers of the House - allowances. George Rose, Henry Bickersteth, John Williams, Jonathan Frederick Pollock and Horace Twiss Esquires, called to the Bench. Sir Thomas Edlyne Tomlins to continue Reader of the Society for the next Trinity Vacation. Elizabeth Norris, widow and administratrix of Mr. Randal Norris, late a member, nominating Mr. William Hayley Courtenay, a member aged 11 last February, to be admitted on the assignment to chamber late Mr. Norris' up three pair east in No. 1 Fig Tree Court, Mr. Courtenay admitted for his life: fine E4.

7?11827

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE June 26

Mr. Welch and Sir Robert Baker to view chamber of Thomas Dickins Esq., a barrister, on the ground floor right in the second staircase in Tanfield Court, with cellar belonging, disposed of to Henry Belward Ray Esq., a member. [Parliament, 29 June 1827: Mr. Ray, aged 25 last June, admitted for his own life: fine £136.13.4, admittance 40s.] The same to view chamber of Mr. Dickins on the ground floor left in the second staircase of Tanfield Court and cellar disposed of to Mr. Ray: also Mr. Dickins' chamber on ground floor left of Serjeant Baldwin's Buildings opposite the Exchequer Office and back room adjoining, also disposed of to Mr. Ray. [Parliament, 29 June 1827: Mr. Ray admitted for his own life to chamber on ground floor left of Tanfield Court: fine £136.13.4. admittance 40s. These and above sets of chambers in Tanfield Court exempted from commons and all other duties on ground that Mr. Ray is a Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas.

See Act of Parliament of 29 Jan. 1679 and

B.T.O.'s of 15 Nov. 1679, 11 Nov. 1760, 13 Nov. 1760 and 1 Feb. 1771. Mr. Ray admitted for his own life to chamber in Serjeant Baldwin's Buildings, paying fine £136.13.4. admittance 40s.

Exempt from commons and other duties

7yr 1827

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) June 26

while chambers are used as Public Office, see B.T.O. 15 Nov. 1679] Sir Robert Baker, Knight, gave notice that he would move at the Parliament on Friday next that George Rowland Minshull Esq. be an auditor of the Sub-Treasurer's accounts for the Bar in lieu of John Williams Esq., called to the Bench. [Parliament, 29 June 1827: ordered accordingly]

June 28

Audit postponed to Monday 5 November.

June 29

To be a call to the Bar this Term. Messrs. Thomas Tomlinson, Frederick James Hall, Thomas Mitchinson Maude, Edward Moulton Archdall, Richard Baker Wingfield and William Adam Hulton to be called to the Bar. [Parliament, 29 June: called] Mr. Keightley writing to complain of noise made by children in Hare Court, the porters and warders to be diligent keeping the place quiet. Consideration of Mr. Cope's case adjourned to Friday 16 November. Mr. Treasurer, Messrs. Jekyll, Pollock, Twiss, Welch, Sir Robert Baker, Messrs. Ray, Vaillant and Wyatt to be Committee to confer with Middle Temple on any further improvements to the Church. a quorum. PARLIAMENT

June 29

Business as noted above.

Three to be

796 1827

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE July3

Masters of the Bench to have notice that it will be moved on the first business day in next Term that B.T.O.'s of 24 Nov. 1773 and 6 June 1780 prohibiting ornamental repairs, painting or whitewashing in Bench Chambers at the House expense, be repealed, and that in future all such repairs be at the expense of the House. Mr. Wyatt reporting verbally on petition of Mary Field, he to have ÂŁ12 to pay her debts. Case of Mrs. :4endum,late 2nd Dishwasher (dismissed last Term) being considered, her daughter Anne Mendum to be appointed 3rd Dishwasher with the same wages and allowances as the 2nd Dishwasher.

July 6

Henry Belward Ray Esq., proprietor of chambers used for Common Pleas Office, wishing to have a wooden partition between two rooms and to have permission to dig out an area on the north-east side of the building to correspond with that on the southeast side: these having been viewed that day by Messrs. Welch and Vaillant, reporting verbally. Mr. Ray to have permission to make these alterations under Mr. Smirke's direction and at his own expense, provided they can be made without injury to the building. Thomas Cowley Esq., tenant in House chamber at No. 13 Paper Buildings, renewing his application to let his chamber during his absence on the Continent,

797 1827

TRINITY TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) July 6

he to have permission provided he lets to a barrister of the House, with the approval of the Treasurer. Commons for Benchers to commence on Monday 29 October next. Mr. Rennell, son of the late Master of the Temple, waiting about half a year's taxes claimed for the Master's House to Lady Day last, on consideration ordered the taxes be paid by the House. [signed: "Exd. Nov. 2 1827 Robt. Baker"]

MICHAELMAS TERM BENCH TABEE (Memo: the Benchers commenced dining in Commons on Monday 29 October, when it was proposed that to facilitate business during the ensuing term the usual routine should begin on Tuesday 6th instead of 13th November and that Masters should be notified accordingly. Agreed). Nov. 6

Orders of last Term read. Mr. Bradfield Sanders, a member, having paid his duties to have his bond delivered up. Committee appointed to examine bills of

COSb

of Messrs. Brundrett & Spinks, the solicitors (B.T.O. 18 May 1827) being met on 18 July last, reporting their opinion that the charges for attendance should be

7qd 1827

MICHAELMASTERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 6

divided into distitietcharges for each separate attendance with an account of business done in each so that a correct judgment could be made, a letter to be sent to the solicitors to this effect. T. Coltman Esq., tenant of House chamber at No. 4 Inner remple Lane, writing to request alterations to be made there at the expense of the House, this referred to Mr. Smirke. John Dollery, Under-Porter, petitioning for an increased allowance for cleaning privies on account of their increased number, consideration deferred. The watchmen petitioning for an increase in allowances, this to be allowed. The Master of the Temple writing to the Treasurer to say that his health was so bad that he could not for the present return to his duties, the Treasurer to write expressing their regret. Messrs. Wyatt and Lushington to view chamber up two

Mr.Cunyngham died in South of France 20 Sept. 1827

pair south at No. 13 Paper Buildings (formerly known as the second staircase in Sir Robert Sawyer's Buildings) and vault belonging, devolved to the House by death of William Augustus Cunynghame Esquire, and report its annual value. Sir Charles Wetherell and Mr. Williams to view

Mr. Baratty died at Petersham 28 Aug. 1827

chamber up two pair west at No. 1 Fig Tree Court, devolved to the House by death of Mr. Charles Baratty, and report its annual value.

7.1'1 1827

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 6

The need for additional accommodation in the Library and the insecure state of buildings adjoining it to the east being reported and Masters agreeing the matter was very important, Messrs. Welch and Wyatt to investigate and report. Smirke's report on the Church laid on the table [Statement follows that "Mr. Smirke's Report to be copied verbatim", but the Report has not been copied into these Minutes] Mr. Treasurer to write to Mr. Smirke directing him to complete the restoration in the Way suggested. J. Ingram, Head Washpot, petitioning for an additional allowance for work in cleaning patent lamps, increased in number from 59 to 85, he to receive an addition of ÂŁ5.5. to his former allowance of ÂŁ10.10. per annum. Application made by residents of basement chambers in Paper Buildings for floodgates to be fixed at the mouths of the drains to secure them from the influx of the tide.

Masters informed that the Treasurer had

already given orders to that effect. John Dollery, Under Porter, having petitioned for an increased allowance for cleaning privies, he to be dismissed from that employment, and a person to be appointed to clean the water-closets in staircases Nos. 8, 9, 10 and 11 King's Bench Walk, and the

SOO 1827

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 6

Benchers, Barristers, Students, Clerks and Servants Privies, with an allowance of 20 guineas per annum. Mr. Williams (on behalf of Messrs. Wyatt and Lushington) reporting value of chambers at No. 13 Paper Buildings (late Mr. Cynynghame's) as ÂŁ75 per annum.

Messrs. Welch and Williams reporting value

of chambers at No. 1 Fig Tree Court (late Mr. Baratty's) as t45 per annum, after repairs and decoration. These two chambers to be let at rents proposed, those at No. 1 Fig Tree Court being first repaired. Messrs. Welch and Wyatt to confer with Mr. Smirke on the report on the Library presented to the Bench Table on 6 November, and to report back. Nov. 13

Water rate for the Head Porter's House to be paid in future by the House. Mr. Edward Horatio Martin appointed Clerk in the Treasurer's Office, Receiver of Bench and Society Rents, and collection of the Commons Pensions and Preachers' Duties, the duties and emolument of this post to start from 23 November when the present Treasurer retires from office. Clerk - duties and salary. To attend daily at the Treasurer's Office throughout the year, hours 10 to 4 in vacation, 10 to 5 during Term, also in the evening during Term and for a fortnight before and after Term. Salary ÂŁ100 per annum.

861 1827

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 13

Receiver of Bench and Societ

Rents.

To collect rents of Bench chambers half yearly, entering receipts in a ledger, and to pay Benchers their portions after deducting commons, entering payments in another ledger.

To collect rents of

Society's chambers, entering in a ledger daily receipts and payments to the Bankers on the Rent Account, to make out half-yearly accounts of the whole rental, to make a fair copy for the Audit Day and one for each Auditor, and to comply with Benchers' orders regarding conduct as Receiver NB. To produce books weekly to a Master for examination and signature of approval. Salary C40 per annum. Collector of Commons etc. To enter in two ledgers (one for chamber holders, one for non-chamber holders) every term the charge on each for Commons, Pensions and Preachers' Duties, to make out half-yearly bills, collect payments, and record weekly receipts and pay sums to the Sub-Treasurer. To make halfyearly draft accounts of arrears charges, receipts, and arrears of Commons accounts from both ledgers, for examination by the Under-Treasurer, and a fair copy for the Auditors. Poundage 14% for Commons, 24% for Pensions and Preachers' Duties, producing ÂŁ45 - ÂŁ50 per annum.

e,09_ 1827

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 13

It being represented to the Benchers that J. Faint, Chief Butler, and R. Williams, 3rd Butler, are unable through age and infirmity to perform their duties, the Treasurer to speak to them. Grand Day this term postponed from Saturday 17th to Wednesday 21st instant. Bench chambers lapsed by deaths of Richard Baker and John Vaillant Esqs. to be disposed of at Parliament on 23 November, and Masters in town to be notified. R. Ingham and W. Gregson Esqs. of 16 Mitre Court Buildings writing to complain of smoke nuisance, Mr. Smirke to arrange to remedy this. Mr. Blanghard, tenant of house at 5 Inner Temple Lane, writing to request redecoration of his chambers, this referred to Committee for letting chambers. G. Burmister Esq. of No. 1 Hare Court petitioning about recent regulations with regard to privies and requesting relaxation in his case, no answer to be sent. H.J.Spearman Esq., tenant of Bench chamber at No. 11 Paper Buildings (who

was

under notice to quit),

writing to state that he was admitted a member of the House and requesting permission to remain tenant: refused. Middle Temple complaining of nuisances committed from chamber windows of Mr. Yarborough at No. 12 Harcourt's Buildings, the Sub-Treasurer to write to him.

803

1827

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 13

Mr. James Stuart Wortley, tenant in chambers at No. 13 Paper Buildings (devolved to the House by death of Mr. Cunynghame), stating by

memorial that

he was a relative of the latter, and a member of Lincoln's Inn but desirous of transferring to Inner Temple, and requesting to become tenant of the House: he to remain in possession at annual rent of ÂŁ75 per annum, on condition of becoming a member and entering into the usual bond. Mr. John Theophilus Kelsall's bond to be delivered up and his deposit of l',100 returned, at his request. Dr. Frank (proprietor of chambers at No. 13 Paper Buildings) requesting permission to instal a water closet if practicable, Mr. Smirke to report on the subject. The person appointed to clean the water closets (B.T.O. 9 Nov.) to be allowed 10/- per week instead of 20 guineas per annuw Motion made and seconded for repeal of B.T.O.'s of 24 Nov. 1773 and 6 June 1780, prohibiting ornamental repairs or decorations of Bench chambers at the expense of the House, these repealed and in future all Bench chambers to be repaired at the expense of the House. Messrs.thlch, Ray, Pollock and Sir Robert Baker to consider propriety of making an entrance from the

1827

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 13

Temple through Mitre Court Buildings from Serjeant's Inns. The Attorney General gave notice of a motion for next Friday of a call to the Bench, and for nomination of gentlemen to be called.

Nov. 16

PARLIAMENT Pensions for last half year assessed single. Officers of the House - allowances. Sir Robert Baker to be Auditor of the SubTreasurer's account in place of the late Richard Baker Esq. John Rosson Esq., called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Trinity Term 1824, as his certificate shows, and now a member of this Society, requesting admission ad eundem

radum: approved.

Richard Vaughan Barnewall Esq., called to the Bar of Lincoln's Inn in Michaelmas Term 1826 as his certificate shows, and now a member of this Society, requesting admission ad eundem

radum: approved.

BENCH TABLE Nov. 16

(Proceedings commenced after Parliament). Mr. Cope attending pursuant to Order of 29 June last, and requesting a further delay, consideration of his case adjourned to Monday sennight, as he should have presented his petition to the Judges by nex:t Monday at latest.

g 05" 1827

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 16

A report of improvements made in the year 1827 laid on the Table. Mr. Attorney General's motion for a call to the Bench postponed to Friday next. J. Faint, Chief Butler, to be superannuated on an allowance of £150 per annum during pleasure, to commence from the last day of the present Term, on condition he sells to the House his chambers on the ground floor at No. 10 Crown Office Row, held on the life of W.C.H.Lawes Esq. R. Williams, 3rd Butler, to be superannuated on an allowance of £90 per annum during pleasure, commencing from the last day of the present Term. The vacant Butlerships to be filled on Tuesday next. Mr. Martin to be paid £50 for his attendance in the office as Clerk from 25 June last to 23 instant, when his salaries and allowances will commence (see B.T.O. 13 Nov.) W. Hughes, 5th Butler, living in basement chamber of No. 11 Paper Buildings, petitioning for some payment for losses sustained by him through tidal flooding, he to be paid £5. Messrs. Welch and Wyatt reporting that only six persons are interested in property to be affected by proposed improvements adjoining the Library, they to agree with such proprietors for their respective interests.

304 1827

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 16

Mr. Welch offering to sell his chamber up one pair at No. 12 Harcourt's Buildings (let at £75 per annum), which he held on the life of John Samuel Hudson for £900, he to be paid £900 for the purchase.

Nov. 20

Mr. Henry Sloan's application for admission to the House being considered, this to be rejected on account of his having filled the situation of clerk to a barrister, with the usual perquisites and emoluments. The Attorney General informed the Bench Table that on account of the numerous attendance

of Benchers

this term he would withdrawn his intended motion for a call to the Bench. [NOTE: attendances this Term as follows:- Nov. 13, 14: Nov. 15, 16: Nov. 20, 18. Marginal notes of Salaries & Fees and chamber rents 114. 9. 4

42. o. o

BUT Nov. 6, 8: Nov. 9, 7]

Mr. John Hill (2nd Butler) appointed Chief Butler.

£156. 9• L. 80. 9.10 0. 0 110. 9.10 66. 4• 6

Mr. Samuel Brooksbank (4th Butler) appointed 2nd Butler.

30.

Mr. William Hughes (5th Butler) appointed 3rd Butler.

20. 0. 0

86. 4. 6 Salary & Fees

£79. 9.11 Salary & Fees £78. 9.11

Mr. Joseph Baines (6th Waiter) appointed 4th Butler. Mr. Joseph Armitage appointed 5th Butler. The supervisorship of the workmen falling vacant

DY7 1827

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 20

through the superannuation of Mr. Faint, Mr. Joseph Baines appointed Supervisor with a salary of ÂŁ25 per annum. (N.B. All these salaries to commence from the end of the present term, viz. 2 December next). William Faulkner appointed 6th Waiter, to be called Bench Waiter,with usual allowances. Mr. Faint having offered his chamber for sale, Mr. Smirke to survey and report the value. Mr. Martin to be allowed to occupy House chamber two pair north at No. 4 Hare Court, free of rent during pleasure, to enable him to despatch the duties of his appointment. The Society having agreed to take Bench chamber at No. 8 Fig Tree Court of S.M.Phillips Esq. (present tenant) from the half-quarter, the fixtures to be purchased by the House. The Bench having ordered on 6 Nov. that watchmen's pay be increased, the following scale submitted for consideration. [NOTE: scale of fees to be copied, but not in this record] Scale adopted. H. Pullum to be one of established watchmen in place of I.T.Haines, dismissed for drunkenness. The Chamber Committee reporting their resolution to suspend all chamber letters for the present to

36g 1827

â&#x20AC;˘

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 20

enable the Society to agree with proprietors and occupiers in No. 3 Tanfield Court and Peck's Building (which it is proposed to demolish): confirmed. Mr. Brundrett, the solicitor, writing and enclosing letter from attornies of Mr. Butler, leaseholder of Joe's Coffee House in Mitre Court and a house in Ram Alley, from which it appears Mr. Butler is willing to surrender term of his lease and fittings in return for a release from arrears of rent: he to be released on condition he enters into bond for payment of ÂŁ100, and gives up the fittings and the lease of the house. In future the Waiters not to absent themselves without written permission of the Treasurer, who is to nominate a deputy who shall receive the full pay of the absentee.

Nov. 22

Mr. John Adolphus Wright, having paid all his duties to have his bond delivered up. At a meeting of the committees of Inner Temple, Lincoln's Inn and Gray's Inn on the subject of admission of persons to practise as conveyancers, it was unanimously resolved that in future no person should be admitted to any Inn of Court except according to resolution of the four Inns in Trinity Term 1805. Messrs. Welch and Ray and Sir Robert Baker to form Committee to report on present arrangement for furnishing linen for the Hall etc. (furnished by contract with the Butler since 1704).

1827

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) BENCH TABLE (Cont'd.) Nov. 22

Elizabeth Dollery (aged 70), widow of a former Head Porter, petitioning for relief, the Sub-Treasurer to relieve her occasionally, not exceeding 2/- per week. "N.B. One letter only was returned (by the SubTreasurer) as the Treasurer could not find the other". Letters received by the Treasurer from the Hon. Algernon Herbert (proprietor and resident of chamber at No. 8 King's Bench Walk) respecting new regulations for privies to be returned by the Sub-Treasurer, with a note that he does so by Order of the Benchers.

Nov. 23

Proceedings adjourned until after the Parliament. PARLIAMENT

Nov. 23

Messrs. John Lunan, William Stephenson Scholey and Nathaniel Palmer called to the Bar. [NOTE: no preliminary notice of this CaIl seems to have been given at a Bench Table] The Treasurer having purchased on behalf of the Society the chamber in Sir Simon Harcourt's Buildings (see B.T.O. 16 Nov.), to which John Samuel Hudson Esq. was

admitted on 11 Feb. 1803, Mr. Hudson having been

paid ÂŁ900 now disadmitted. Disadmittances from, and admissions to, Bench chambers with fines of 40s. The Treasurer, from chamber up one pair south in No. 2 Hare Court to chamber (late of Richard Baker Esq.) up one pair north in No. 11 Paper Buildings. William Pott Esq. from chamber up one pair south

1 10

1827

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) Nov. 23

in No. 11 Harcourt Buildings to chamber late the Treasurer's. Sir Edward Hyde East from chamber up four pair in No. 10 Crown Office Row north to chamber late Mr. Potts'. James Torkington Esq. from ground chamber north in No. 4 Inner Temple Lane to chamber late Sir Edward Hyde East's. Edmund Henry Lushington Esq. to chamber late Mr. Torkington's. William Welch Esq. and Sir Robert Baker of the Bench and John Samuel Hudson and George Rowland Minshull Esqs. of the Bar, to be Auditors of the Sub-Treasurer's accounts. Robert Ray and Edmund Lushington Esqs. to be Auditors of the Commons' Account. The Treasurer for the time being, Mr. Attorney General, Sir Charles Wetherll, Messrs. Harrison, Gurney, Welch, Hatton, Ray, Sir Robert Baker and Mr. Wyatt to be a Committee for regulating matters jointly with Middle Temple. Mr. John Hill appointed Chief Butler. Robert Ray Esq. to be Master of the Library. Mr. Ray to be Reader for the next Lent Vacation. Sir Thomas Edlyne Tomlins to be Treasurer of the Society for the ensuing year. B.T.O. of 22 November increasing pay of Porters and Watchmen confirmed.

Sl i 1827

MICHAELMAS TERM (Cont'd.) PARLIAMENT (Cont'd.) Nov. 23

Mr. Edmund Law Lushington of Trinity College, Cambridge, eldest son of Edmund Henry Lushington Esq., a Master of the Bench, specially admitted gratis as a member of the Society.

8/2

17 November 1826 to 20 January 1827 (when Mr. Norris, the Sub-Treasurer died)

RECEIPTS Admittances into the House Henry Augustus Thompson, Robert Reece, John StliteLatherington, John Lettsom Elliott, Edward Zauch 'Palmer 5 General Admissions at

3. 6. 8

Fines and Admittances into Chambers

23. 0. o

On Call to the Bar Absent Commons Caution money Composition money Towards the organ Cortmositionmone from students admission to Commons Mone

16.13. 4

43.1c. 100. C. 100. G. 20. 0.

o 0 0 0

after 5. ,. o

received on account of Commons

181.17. 0

Mone received on account of Pensions and Preachers' Duties

47. 2.10

Pensions and Preachers' Duties received of Barristers not having chambers

16.19. 3

Recei ts - miscellaneous

78. 1. 9

Received of the Bankers From the General Account " Rent Account

3413.14. 1 5180.10. o

Receipts in all

9226. 8. 3

DISBURSEMENTS Balance of Last Account Caution mone

returned to Treasurer

De osits returned to students Commons and Allowances Paid to Mr. Cockman, Head Cook, Michaelmas Term Dinners and suprers for officers and servants, Michaelmas Term Wine Messrs. Heatley, wine merchants

422. 4. 6 82. 6. 4

504.10.10 936.16. 0

1Nov.

1826 to 20 Jan.182

Salarieswa es and allowances The Sub-Treasurer, one - the same, two months Sub-Treasurer's Clerk, Mr. Gardner, allowance for collecting rents, one Revd. Rowlatt, as Reader, Temple Church one - the same, as Librarian, one Mr. Cockman, Head Cook, wages, Michaelmas Term Joseph Todd, 1st cook's assistant, Michaelmas Term Thomas Mills, 2nd cook's assistant Joseph Todd,for attendance in cellar, Michaelmas Term Sarah Warwick, head dishwasher, wages and board wages, one - the same, allowance, Michaelmas Term Catherine Mendum, 2nd dishwasher, Michaelmas Term Robert Tuck, Head Porter, allowance for clearing ashes, one i John Dollery, for cleaning privies, one i Ralph Durrant, gardener, on Nicholas Troy,turncock,two -4's The Tem le Church Mr. Calkin, payment of the late Mr. Price's salary 24 June - 20 Aug. 1826 Mr. Whitaker, playing organ 13 weeks during Mr. Price's illness and after his death Mary Brown, organ blower, one

100. 0. 0 66.13. 4 10.0. 0 20.0. 0 O. 0 5. 0 3.10. 0 3.10. 0 1.14. 6 1.5. 0 6. 0

C.c 10.C. c. 15.15. 5.

0 c c C

4.11. C 6.10. 0 10. 6

Total all wages, salaries and allowances Pensions and allowances inursuance S ecial Orders. Ann Bingham, one Mrs. Reynolds,one ; William Durrant, one Dorothy Collins, one Sir Thomas Edlyne Tomlins, for an afflicted and distressed member (B.T.O. 24 Nov. 1826)

310.15. 4

Amelia Eldershaw, nursing Edward Temple, 13 weeks Buildinand re air work Mr. Burton, plumber,for work at Church to Michaelmas - the same, work for the Society Messrs. Wigzell, bricklayers at the Church - the same,for the Society Messrs. Visers, carpenters,for the Church - the same,for the Society - the same, a moiety for work at Master's House

1.5. 2.10. 15.O. 5.

0 0 0 0

50.C.

5.1.

72.O. 11.10. 400.13. 130. 7. 373. 5. 289. 5.

0 0 0 0 0

8: 9

8/4

1 Mr. Burnell, mason, work at Church - the same,for the Society Messrs. Egerton & Co., painters, sundry work for the Society Mr. McCarthy,plasterer, for the Society Messrs. Moorman, ironfoundersfor same Mr. Johnston, paperhanger for same Mr. Willis, for work at the new staircase near the Church - the same, work for the Society

Nov. 1826 to 20 Jan. 182 2255. 0. 0 34. 0. 0 26.10. 0 51. 0. 0 18.10. 0 55. 0. 0 5.16.8 7. 3. 4

Total

3732.18. 9

Taxes etc. New River Co. one i - the same,supply to W.C.'s,one i Paving assessment, one i Li htinand Watchin Gas Light and Coke Co. one 2; Watening to Christmas Christmas gratuity William Mitchell, warding,13 weeks Books Mr. Walker, bookseller Tradesmen's Bills Eessrs. Wininson, upnolsterers Er. Hunt,tailor,for watchmens' greatcoats Edward Russell,for c:larcoaland wood Chambers Purchased Edward Erastres Deacon, for chamber at No. 1 Hare Court Charles Cummins, for chamber at No. 7 King's Bench Walk Miscellaneous Mr. Gardner,for receipt stamps - the same, expenses to Barnet and back and copy of Dr. Ball's patent as Master of the Temple Stamps and postage Total all disbursements Paid to Bankers on General Account

6.10. 0 6.11. 3 1.1.0

14. 2. 3

87.18.9 138.17. 3 10.0. 0 9.2.C

245.18. 0 236.15. 0

107.C.

30. 5. 0 19.17.0

600.

157. 2. C

C. 0

850. c. 0

1450. 0. 0

3-9-5 3.11. 0 1.7.7

8.8.0 8657.12. 1 630.11. 8

Total

9288. 3. 9

Due to Mr. Norris'Administratrix to settle this Account

61.15. 6

Receipts

9226. 8. 3

and 18 Januar

and 20 Januar to 2 Ma

182

RECEIPrS Admittancesinto the House: Reynolds, William Thomas; Cleasby, Anthony; Ramshay, William: Buckle, John; Stuart, TheodosiusBurnett; Haven, Robert Fraser; Riddell, Robert Andrew; Bill:am, Francis; Oldham, John Roberts; Cullen, William; Pollock, John Henry; Sanders, Bradfield; Graves, John Thomas; Pears, James Roberts; Chambers, John David; Peckham, William Henry; McMeehan,William; Jenkins, William; Dunlop, Donald McKenzie; O'Brien, James; Phillips, Howell Jones; Adamson, William Haynes. 22 General Admissionsat Dyer, Henry Charles Moreton (Willis) by certificatefrom Lincoln's Inn On call to the 3ar Absent Commons Caution money Compositionmoney Towards the organ Comnositionmone-from students after admissionto Commons De osits b',students before keeping terms Received on account of Com_ons Received on account of Pensions and PreachersDuties Pensions and PreachersDuties received of Barristersnot having chamber Recei ts - Miscellaneous Total Recei ts Received by the Bankers Dividends on - New 4% (Z4,337.10)one t New South Sea Annuities (220,000)one -2New 4% (Z47,000)one Bank Stock (Z33,750)one Overall total Balance at Bank 18 Jan.1827 Received of Bankers by cheques Balance at Bank 23 May 1827

3.6.873.

6. 8 2. C. 0

25.10. 0 70. U. 0 70. C. 0 14. 0. 0 155. c. 0 1100. C. 0 359.16. 6 92. 4. 1 11. 1. 3 10. 6 1973. 9. 0 86.15. 0 300. 0. 0 940. 0. 0 1350

2676.15.0 4650. 4. 0 486.17. 4 5137. 1. 4 2339. 7. 3 2797.14.

Jan. - Ma

182 4?

a7,

DISBURSEMENTS DeDosits returned to Students on call to the Bar Messrs. Bliss, Cooper, Palgrove, Cornish, St. Leger, and to Dr. Elliott, administrator of the late Mr. Pickering Lettsom Comr;onsand allowances Paid for dinners and suppers for officers and servants, Hilary Term Paid •r. Williams for tea and coffee, Michaelmas Term the same, Hilary Term Paid to Head Cook for Com7,ons, Hilary Term paid the same for the Audit Dinner Paid Mr. Gardner poundage for collecting Commons to 13.11.25

600. 0. 0

77• 4• 2

14. 7. 11.12. 9 399.10.

22. O. 0 23.17. 7

Total

548.11. 6

Beer Joseph Todd, for brewing in March Salarieswa es and allowances Mr. Gardner, as Sub-Treasurer, one - the same, as Sub-Treasurer's Clerk to 20 January - the same,gratuity (3.T.0. 9 Feb.1827) Revd. Rowlatt, Librarian, one i Richard Norris, for attending in the Treasurer's Office, 20 Jan. to 13 Feb. Mrs. Norris,for the use of her son, Richard, as above Mr. Williams, pannierman, wages and allowances,two2-7's H.,Hurlston, attendance as 1st waiter, Michaelmas and Hilary Terms Wm. Mithcell, attendance as 2nd waiter, Michaelmas andHilary Terms W.G.Bower, attendance as 4th waiter, Michaelmas and Hilary Terms John Webster, attendance as 5th waiter, Michaelmas and Hilary Terms James Webster, attendance as 6th waiter, Michaelmas and Hilary Terms Joseph Baines, attendance as 7th waiter, Michaelmas and Hilary Terms Wm. Muskett, attendance as 8th waiter, Michaelmas and Hilary Terms Mr. Cockman, Head Cook, wages Hilary Term Joseph Blanford, 2nd cook, one i Joseph Todd, 1st cook's assistant, Hilary Term the same for draining beer, Hilary Term

10.11.10 87.10. o

20.13. 0 1CO. C. 0 25. C. 0 10.10. 0

10.10. C 67.0.

15.O.

6.0.

4.o.

4. o. o 26. 5. 0

10. 0. 0 3. c. 0 1.13. 0

Jan. - Ma Sarah Warwick, 1st dishwasher, allowance Hilary Term - the same, wages and board wages, one i Catherine Mendum, 2nd dishwasher, Hilary Term Allowances in lieu of chambers Mr. Faint, one i Mr. Hill, the same Richard Williams, the same Mr. Brooksbank, the same Mr. Hughes, the same J. Ingram,for tending lamps in Hall, one J. Ingram and S. Seager, cleaning back Parliament chamber, one i Robert Tuck, Head Porter,one ;12John Dollery, under-porter, one i Ralph Durrant, gardener, one John Ne2son, water bailiff, for kee7ing craft from mooring, one i

The Tem le Church Revd. Benson, Master, one i Revd. Rowlatt, Reader,one T. Collett, sexton, wages 14 Nov. 1826 to Lady Day 1827 William Mitchell, for attendance at Church 11 Sundays for late sexton Ann Strahan, wages of her father to 14. Nov. 1826 when he resigned Mr. â&#x20AC;˘arner,organist, salary from 17 Nov. 1826 to Lady Day 1827 Mary Brown, organ blower, one 2; Total all salaries, wages and allowances Pensions and allowances inursuance of"S ecial Crders Mrs.Lock,twoi-7's Mrs. Reynolds,two Ann Bingliam,one Mrs. Collins,one Wm. Durrant,one Philip Barrow,one 11 Mrs. Eldershaw, care of Edward Temple, 13 weeks Mary Brown, organ blower, as a charity Ann Strahan, as a charity (B.T.O. 8 May 1827)

182

4.5. 0 1.4. 8 4.10. 0 25. 4. 0 21. 0. 12.10. 15.0. 10.0.

0 0 0 C

5.5.

5.12. 10.10. 4 .C. 15.15.

0 0 C 0

2.2.

50._. 20.C.

C 0

5.10. 4 1.13. C 1.19. 4 14.7. 1.1.

4 C

634. 9.8

5.0. 5.0. 1.5. 1.5. 15.0. 15.0.

0 0 0 0 0 0

5.1,,,C 2.2.

10. C. C

Total Taxes

59.13. 0

etc.

Assessed taxes one i Insuring the house of the Master of the Temple, one year

26. 5.10 4. 2. 6

30. 3. 4

81S,

Jan. - Ma Li htinand Watchin Gas Light an,1Coke Co. one Watching to Lady Day John Drew, warding 26 weeks Wm. Mitchell, warding 13 weeks Books Mr. Britton, bookseller

1827

87.18.9 141. 8. 3 18. 4. 0 9. 2. C

256.13. 0

Wine Mr. Burn, for 8 dozen sherry Tradesmen's TAlls Mr. Jalden, for coal baskets Mr. Russell, for charcoal and wood Mr. Cartwright, for printing and binding 50 copies of Mr. Harvey's case Er. Barrow, for repairing locks Disbursements By Thomas Collett, sexton, a moiety - by the same, a moiety to Lady Day By Ann Strahan, a moiety after late father's disbursements By Hr. Williams for Michaelmas and Hilary Terms By Ralph Durrant, gardener (2)

17.10 22.17. 6

7.10. 0 10. 3 3. 8.10 3.1. 4 7. 6 31.13. 4 33.9. 3

Total Miscellaneous To â&#x20AC;˘r. Taunton, police officer, investigating alleged robbing of hosier's shop in Inner Temple Lane To Mrs. Norris, administratrix of late Mr. Randall Norris, valuation of fittings in chambers To â&#x20AC;˘r. Gardner, valuation of fixtures left by him in chambers at No. 3 King's Bench Walk Paid for 9 afternoon sermons at Temple Church

31.15. 7

72. 0.10

1.1.

42.7.

12.17. 0 13.18. 0

TOtal

75. 3. 6

Total all disbursements

2339. 7. 3

Income from all receipts and dividends 20 Jan. to 23 Nay 1827 Balance in favour of the House

4650. 4. o

2320.16. 9

ABSTRACT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITUREON THE RENT ACCOUNT 1 Nov. 1 2 to 2 Ma 1 2 INCOME Rental At Michaelmas 1826 Increase At Lady Day 1827

5005.17. 4 166.18. 0 5172.15. 4

Stock Sold - Z9,000 Reduced Dividends received Rents received

7458.15. 0 245.14. 2 1213.11. 7 8923. 0. 9

Balance against the House

331. 0. 7 9254. 1. 4

EXPENDINRE Arrears of rent at Michaelmas1326 Increase in arrears Arrears of rent due Lady Day 1327

Power of attorney to setil Borrowed money - Z3700 and interest Church, expense of repairs Lady Day Michaelmas1326 Chambers purchased (rental of 2,120) General Repairs: Q. to Michaelmas1826 .,:;623. 5. 4) Q. toXmas 1326 :2,256. 7. 7)

1220.13.3 1274. 3. 7 2494.16.10

1. 3816.

6 3

3107. 4. 8 145o.

879.12.11

9254. 1. 4 Balance in Bankers' hands 17 Nov. 1826 Received by Bankers to 23 May 1327

2110.14. 7 8923. 0. 9 11,033.15.4

Paid

Balance in Bankers'hands 23 May 1827

9,254. 1. 4

1,779.14.0

.20

ABSTRACT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITUREor THE GENERAL ACCOUNT (20. JAN. - 2 MAY 182 ) AND ON T7E3RENT ACCOUNT 1

NOV. 1826 - 2 MAY 182

INCOME General Account (as onp. 220)

4650. 4. o

Rent Account(Stock sold, dividendsand8t4 rents received)as on p. 224.

8923. o. 9

3alance in favour of the House

13,573.4. 9 1,979.16.2 11,593.8. 7

EXIENDITURE

8t61,1%

General Account (as on pp. 22.1- 2g5)

2339. 7. 3

Rent Account (Power of Attorney,Money Borrowed, Church and General Repairs, Chambers purchased,as on p.%)

9254. 1. 4 11,593.3. 7

BANKBALANCES General Account - at 18 Jan. 1327 Rent Account - at 17 Nov. 1326 Income on both Accounts to 23.5.27

Expenditure

486.17.4 2,110.14.7 13,573.4. 9 16,170.16.8 11,593.8. 7 4,577.8. 1

Balance on General Account at 23 May 1827 It tt on Rent

2,797.14.1 1,779.14.o 4,577.8. 1

8)4

Nov. 1826 - Ma

182

z RECEIPTS Rents belon in to the House - including Mr.R.S.Greening late Payne) two i's Mr.J.G.Cress (late Manning) 4 Dec. to Lady Day Mr.H.Kerr (late Ogle) one i Mr.J.Wood (late Deacon) £63 p.a.

17. O. 0 12.15. 2 12.10. 0 (outstanding)

Rents in all

1218.11. 7

Dividends on Annuities see also note of Dividends under General Account) Half a year on £16,380.12.6 Reduced 3% Bank Balance from last Account By sale of £9,000 Reduced 3% less commission

245.14. 2

2110.14. 7 7458.15. o 11,033.15. 4

PAYMENTS Borrowed Mone

and interest -

Paid £2,000 advanced 21.2.26 Paid £1,700 advanced 27.6.26 Power of Attorney to sell

2078.16. 8 1737. 5. 7 1. 1. 6

Chambers Purchased Paid at Paid at

Mr. Deacon for chambers let £50 Mr. Cummins, for chambers let £70

850. 0. 0

Church Ex enses Items as in General Account, Nov. 1826 - Jan. 1827 General Re airs set out by quarters Mr. Burton, plumber Mr. Wigzell, bricklayer Mr. Vigers, carpenter Mr. Burrell, mason Messrs. Egerton & Wise, painters Mr. McCarthy, plasterer Mr. Moorman, ironfounder Mr. Johnson, paperhanger Mr. Willis, glazier Assignees, Mr. Downer, smith Messrs. Summers, lamp manufacturers Balance in hand 23 May

3107. 4. 8 ( 22. 8. 9 ( 163.13. 7 ( 322.13. 7 (

48. 6.10

(

63.17. 8

£879.12.11) ( ( ( ( ( (

51. o. o 18.10. o 59. 4. 3 30. 1. 9 65. o. o 34.16. 6

(Total

1779.14. o

11,033.15.4

312

182

to 2

November 182

INCOME Gy

a.)

Admittances into the House Wilson, George Timothy; Wright, John Adolphus; Carr, William; Chatfield, Thomas Kyrle Ernle; Beeke, Henry; Romilly, Charles; Leapingwell, George; Smith, John William; Grant, William; D2wdeswell, John Christian; Kemble, John Mitchell; Millar, Campbell; Lane, Charles; Hood, Edward Theophilus; Grogan, "...Award; Young, Henry Eth!ardFox; Kinr;eston, Samuel; Leach, John Frederick; Pocock, John James; Fisher, James; Tapnell, William; Woodhouse, Henry; Taylor, WiTliam James; Sourer, George Frederick; Gudge, James lilliam; Brown, Henry; Marshall, James; Platt, Edward; Waln, Ambrose; Birch, Edward; Garcia, racholas; Edwards, Alexander George; Rpvell, Thomas Backhouse; Crawford, George; Bromilow, Adam; White, Algernon Holt; Cockburn, Henry Philip; Ramsay William; Maurice, Robert Bonnor; Chaytor, John Clairvaux; Bellew, Richard Montesquieu; Talbot, James; Garlami) Lewes; Platt, William; Griffithl Thomas; Williamson, Richard; 3ennett, William Heath; Stephens, Henry Daniel; Medlicott, William Henry; Easton, Thomas; ihitmore, Charles Stepland; Terrell, William Hull; 2dward; Lambert, Edward. 54 General Admissions at

a.)

3. 6. 3

180. C. c

2. C. C

6. o. 0 420. 0. o

John Rosson and Richard Vaughan 3arnewall - by certificate from Lincoln's Inn, Henry Belward Ray - by certificate from Gray's Inn

3 admissions by certificate at Fines and Admittances into chambers Caution Mone on call to the Bench Henry Bicersteth, Jonathan Frederick Pollock, Horace Twiss, George Rose, John Williams Fine for not Readin Sir Thomas Edlyne Tomlins, Knight

5O0. 50.

O. 0

- Nov. 182 0

On call to the Bar Absent terms Caution money Composition money Towards the Organ

27. 130. 130. 26.

Comnosition monefrom students after admission to Commons De osits bstudents Monereceived

O. O. O. O.

0 0 0 0

175. 0. 0 900. 0. C 545. 8. 6

before keeping terms

on account of Commons

Monereceived on account of Pensions and Preachers Duties

127. 7. 4

Pensions and Preachers duties received of Barristers not having chambers

27.15. 7

Recei ts - Miscellaneous

10. 6 3245. 1.11

Total Dividends received by Messrs. Gosling & Sharpe, Bankers New 4% (L4,337.10) New 4% (L47,00C) New South Sea Annuities (L20,000) Bank Stock ÂŁ33,750)

86.15. 0 940. 0. C 300. 0. 0 1350. 0. 0

Total

26 7 6.15.

Overall total

5921.16.11

Balance at Bank 23 May 1827

2797.14. 1

Paid to Bankers by Mr. Gardner Dividends received by Bankers

3245. 1.11 2676.15. 0

Expenditure

8719.11.0 4100. 0. 4

Balance at Bank on General Account

4619.10. 8

EXPENDITURE De osits returned to students on call to the Bar Messrs. Channell, Elderton, Dampier, W.A.Hulton, Archdalt.,T. Tomlinson, John Theophilus Kelsall Commons and allowances Paid to Head Cook, Commons, Easter Term 11Trinity" Paid for dinners & Suppers, Easter" "Trinity" Paid Hr. Williams for teaarid coffee, Easter Term II 11IVfor same Trinity Term "bill for Audit Day Messrs. Grange & Dudley for dessert on 3 July

700.

C. 0

507. 0. 0 531.19. 6 108. 0. 0 90.17. 6 13. 4. 3 15.13. 6 2.19. 3 2. 16.

1272.15. 0

MaBeer Mr. Capp, for malt J. Trigg, bill for brewing in October Salarieswa'es and allowances Mr. Gardner, Sub-Treasurer, one Revd. Rowlatt, Librarian, two 1T.'s Mr. Prince, as clerk in the office, 12 weeks to 23 June Mr. B.B.McSwinney, work in office one week to 30 June Mr. Williams, Pannierman, wages and allowances, two Mr. Cockman, Head Cook, wages Easter and Trinity Terms Mr. Faint, Chief Butler, one i The same, as superviser of workmen, one Board wages Butlers and Pannierman, and on 4 wages to 4 Junior Butlers H.Hurlston, as 1st waiter, Easter and Trinity Terms Wm. Mitchell,2nd waiter, the same .I.G.Bower,3rd waiter, the same John Webster, 4th waiter, the same James Webster, 5th" the same Joseph 3arnes, 6th" the same Wm. Muskett, 7th the same Wm. pock, 8th waiter, the same I. Lampard, 9th"the same Ed.Leigh,10.C.1"the same Joseph Blanford, 2nd cook, one i Joseph Todd,1st cook's assistant, Easter and Tr4nity Terms Thos. Mills, 2nd cook's assistant, Hilary, Easter and Trinity 2erms Jos. 2odd, drawing beer in cellar, Easter and Trinity Terms Mrs. 1st dishwasher, allowance Easter an,..1 Trinity Terms Mrs. Mendum, 2nd dishwasher, allowance Easter Term Mary Whinbank, 2nd dishwasher, allowance Trinity Term Sarah Bone, 3rd dishwasher (pro temp) Jane Matterby, 4th dishwasher for Grand Day and day following Mrs. Warwick, wages and board wages two 1-'s InE;ram,for tending lamps in Hall, one i Paid Elizabeth Hardy, for her late husband's attendance in Hall as 2nd waiter, Michaelmas Term Mr. Brooksbank for keeping the roll Easter and Trinity Terms Ingram P.S. Seager, washpots, one 3 .

Nov. 182

26. 5. o 6.18. 0 87.10. 0 50. o.

12.12. 0 1.1.0 67. O. 0 52.10. 0 15.O. 0 15.0.

44.19. 0 15. 8. 7. 5. 4â&#x20AC;˘ 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 10.

C. o 0. 0 C. 0 0. 0. C. r. o. 0. C. 0.

0 0 o 0 o 0 0

6. C. o 9.

2.16. 6 8.10. o 4.1c. o 4.10. 0 3.10. o 8. o

2. 8.

4 5- 5- 0

2.10. 0 2.12. 6 5.12. 0

33- 3- 0

eS as"

Ma Allowances in lieu of chambers Mr. Faint, one 4 Mr. Hill, the same Mr. Rd. Williams, the same Mr. Brooksbank, one 4 Mr. W. Hughes, the same Joseph Todd, allowance for shop in Inner Temple Lane, two i's and wages one 4 Thos. Mills, the same Paid Elizabeth Hardy, her late husband's allowance in lieu of chamber, one Mr. Faint, in lieu of wine, one 4 Mr. Hill, the same Mr. Rd. Williams, the same Mr. Brooksbank, the same Mr. Hughes, the same Robert Tuck, Head Porter, one 4 the same, for clearing ashes, one 4 John Dollery, Under-porter, one 4 the same, for cleaning primes, one 4 Ralph Durrant, gardener, two :'s Nicholas Troy, turncock, two ,'s The Tem le Church Revd. C. Benson, Master, from 15 Aug. to 29 Sept. the same, one 4 The Dean of Winchester, late Master from Lady Day 1826 to 15 Aug. following, when he resigned Revd. Rowlatt, Reader, two Z's Mr. Warne, organist, two â&#x20AC;&#x17E;'s Mr. Phillips, clerk, three -â&#x20AC;&#x17E;'s T. Collett, sexton, wages and allowances, two 7,'s Mr. Russell, organ tuner, one year Mary Brown, organ blower, two Total all salaries, wages and allowances Pensions and allowances in ursuance of S ecial Orders William Durrant, two 24's Mr. Barrow, two Mrs. Norris, one 4 Mrs. Ann Mills, one 4 Elizabeth Hardy, for36 weeks Elizabeth Lock, two -:,.'s Elizabeth Reynolds, one Dorothy Collins, two 11,'s Ann Bingham, two Mary Field (per B.T.O. 3 July 1827) Mrs. Eldershaw, taking care of Edward Temple 26 weeks Total

- Nov. 182

25. 4. 21. O. 12.10. 15. C. 10. O.

0 0 0 0

7. 8. o 7. 8. o 6. 5. 0 12.10. 12.10. 1. C. 1. O. 10. 10.1G. 10.10.

G 0 0 0 0

o 4. o. 6. 0. c 31.10.o 5. o

11. 7. o 50. c. o 38.13.0 60. c. o 20. O. 0 11. 5. o

7.10.o 5. o. o 2. 2. 0

873.11.4

30. C. o 35. c. o 5. o. o 18. o. o 5. c. o 2.10. 2.10. 2.10. 12.O.

0 0 0 0

10.2. 0 152.12. 0

MaTaxes etc. New River Co:, water for Society and Sub-Treasurer's chamber, one i - the same, supply to water-closets Pavinr assessment one i Buildinand re air work Messrs. Munn & Co. a moiety for work on Master's House Mr. Taylor, for scouring and varnishing Hall Lirhtinr and watchin City of London Gas Light & Coke Co., two i's Watching to Midsummer It "Michaelmas wm. :Atchell, warding 26 weeks John Drew, warding 26 weeks

Nov. 182

6.10. 0 6.15.10 1.1. 0

3. 6.6 24. 0. 0

175.17. 138.15. 147.18. 18. 4. 13. 4.

Tradesmen's 3ills Mr. Russell,for charcoal and wood (2) Mr. 2arlow, stationer Mrs. Beach, cooper Mr. Downer's assessers, paid bill for 2 copper fisllplates Mr. Davison, for painting Disbursements ByFaint By Mr. Wiriams, pannierman, Easter and Trinity 2erms By 1-11-.. Hughes,Junior Butler,to Lady Day By Ralph Durrant, gardener, to 14 Sept. By Mr. Phillips, clerk, to Christmas By T. Collett, sexton,to Michaelmas

498.19. 6 12S.19.c 33.9. c U.

C. o 6.c

Income from all receipts and dividends to 23 Nov. 1827

175. 2. 0

31.o. 39. 3. 6 6.6 3.14. c 4. 9. 692.13. 13.7.

54. 8.10 4.13. 6 35.7. 5 3.18. o 13. 4

Total Linen allowance to 4 Junior Butlers, two 1-'s Miscellaneous Paid 1:r.Justic Gaselee valuation of fittings left in Twisden's 3uildings Paid for 14 afternoon sermons One year's allowance for pewter and brass Paid Ann Batty, a moiety for cleaning the Master's House after repairs Tรกtal all expenditure Balance in favour of the House

27. 6. 6

6 6 6 0 o

Total Books Mr. Walker, bookseller Mr. Tuckett, bookbinder Sir Geol-geNaylor, 2nd part of his History of the Coronation Mr. Nicholls for 3rd volume of Clutterbuck's Hertfordshire

14. 6.10

116. 9. 8 70. o. o

o. 8. o 14. o. o 1.13. o

73.1. 0 4100. O. 4 1821.16. 7 5921.16.11

ABSTRACT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ON RENT ACCOUNT 23 Ma

1827 to 2

Nov. 182

Rental at Lady Day 1827 Increase Rental at Michaelmas 1827

5172.15. 4 245.18. 0 5418.13. 4

Arrears at Lady Day 1827 Increase in arrears Arrears at Michaelmas 1827

2494.16.10 232. 1. 8 2726.18.6

INCOME Rents received by Mr. Gardner Dividends for i year on 2.16,38035'.

Balance against the House

2436.10.4 245.14. 2 2682. 4. 6 1531.17.3 4214. 1. 9

EXPEI;DITURE Temple Church - repairs Michaelmas 1826 to Lady Day 1827 General repairs, one quarter to Lady Day 1827

3678. 3. 0 535.18. 9 4214. 1. 9

Balance in Bankers' hands 23 May 1827 Paid by Mr. Gardner, Sub-Treasurer Dividends received by Bankers

Expenditure Balance at Bankers on Rent Account

* See nate at end of Summary of Accounts:Mr. Gardner pleads

pressure of work and lack of assistancein explanationof this increase. Mr. Martin, clerk in the office, appointedcollectoron 23 Nov. 1827.

1779.14.0 2436.10.4 245.14. 2 4461.18. 6 4214. 1. 9 247.16. 9

ABSTRACT OF TOTAL INC(ME AND EXPENDITURE 2

- 2

Nov. 182 .

(JOHN GURNEY ES . TREASURER 182 )

INC01.:E General Account (general sources and dividends) Rent Account (rents and dividends) Total

5821.16.11 2682. 4. 6 8604. 1. 5

EXPENDITURE General Account

41co. o. 4

Rent Account (Temple Church and general repairs)

4214. 1. 9 8314. 2. 1

Balance in favour of the House

239.19. 4 S604. 1. 5

BANK BALANCES At 23 May 1827 - General Account Rent Account Income on both accounts to 23 Nov. 1827

2797.14. 1 1779.14. o 36o4. 1. 5 13,131.9. 6

Expendituredo

Balance on General Account at 23 Nov. 1827 IIItIt ?I U "Rent

8,314.2.

4,867.7.

4619.10. 8 247.16. 9 4867. 7. 5

Note b

Mr. Gardner

dated 15 February 1828

He pleads pressure of business during the year since his aprointment as Sub-Treasurer (durin7 part of which he had no assistant in the office) to excuse the increase in arrears of rent and smallness of sum collected for Commons. Under different circumstances 2,2,OCCmore would have been collected on sent Account and a similar sum for Commons (on which Mr. Gardner would have been due 3o poundage)

42,

- Nov. 1827. JJ

RENT ACCOUNT RECEIPTS Rents belon into the House - including Mr. F. Halllate Butt1April to Michaelmas Mr. G.M.Butt (late Gray) Mr. W. Gray (late Gardner) one i Mr. H. Bliss (late Steers) three 4's Rents in all (includingW.C's, sundries Dividendsreceived Half a year on Z16,380.12.6Reduced 3% Bank

14.15. 2 outstanding 15. 0. 0 63. O. 0 2436.10. 4

245.14. 2 1779.14. 0

Balance on last Account

4461.18. 6 PAMENTS

Tem le Church Mr. Wigzell Mr. Burrell Mr. Vigers Mr. Walmesley Mr. McCarthy Mr. Burton Mr. Willis Messrs. Paynter & Hawke (smiths) R. Smirke Esq.(2) Mr. Whibley, Clerof Works (2)

385. 0. 0 2062. C. 0 398. 0. 0 40.19. 0 41.12. 0 349. O. 0 27.16. 0 28.10. 0 51t,V. 0 27. 6. 0 3678. 3. C

General Re airs Mr. Wigzell Mr. Burnell Mr. Vigers (2) Mr. Burton Mr. McCarthy Messrs. Egerton & Wise Mr. Willis Messrs. Ive& Burbridge,smiths Mr. Walmesley

49.17. 0 156. O. 0 217.19. 0 12.12. 0 17.13. 0 22. O. 0 7. 7. 0 30. 0. 0 2.10. 9 535.18. 9

Balance in hand, 23 Nov.

247.16. 9 4461.18. 6