June 12, 1776

This advertisement gave freemasons in Philadelphia notice of a meeting on June 24, the saint’s day of John the Baptist and a traditional Masonic celebration. The meeting was scheduled at City Tavern, which was run by Daniel Smith, a fellow mason. A “frugal Entertainment” was planned, to be followed by “Dinner on the Table precisely at Two o’Clock.”

The Pennsylvania Gazette
Printed by Hall and Sellers

Free and Accepted Masons.

THE Brethren of the Honourable Fraternity of antient York Masons, are most affectionately invited to meet Lodge, No. 3, at Brother Daniel Smith’s (City Tavern) to celebrate St. John’s Day, the 24th of this Month.

By Order of the Body,
Hugh Stewart, Secretary.

N.B. A frugal Entertainment will be provided, and Dinner on the Table precisely at Two o’Clock.