[33] His degree in Masonry was the Royal Arch.
[34] At first, it was a voluntary assemblage, called general because all denominations were invited to participate; later, delegates from local Conferences were appointed.
[35] Mr. Church lived in the town of Friendship, six miles west from Mr. How.
[36] Her mother, Mr. How's first wife, died 1816.
[37] The La Fayette Ball given at that time, he says, cost $100,000; and about 12,000 persons were said to have been present.
[38] This spring emits carbureted hydrogen gas. It has not only lighted the apartments of the citizens, but has been used in cooking.
[39] Then all the towns east of the Genesee, in this section, were in Ontario County; Monroe County was not then formed.
[40] In a later address of Mr. Loring, than the one whose statements were quoted by Mr. Himes, published in 1844, which was the 40th anniversary of the Boston Church, Mr. L. observes—"Elder Badger arrived in September, and commenced preaching. His labors were successful, and many gathered to hear the word. In the winter following, a considerable number professed conversion, and were received by the Church. Under date of Lord's day, March 23, 1828, there stands on the Church record the following entry:—'At the close of the afternoon service, Elder Badger, with the candidates for baptism, previously prepared, proceeded in ten carriages to South Boston, where they were followed by a large portion of the congregation. After solemn prayer, the ordinance was administered after the example of our glorious Lord.' Elder Badger remained with us about a year, and during his stay I believe this house was generally as well filled as at any period since its erection."—p. 18.
[41] J. G. Loring and Wm. Gridley are deceased; the former but recently.
[42] Mrs. Badger.