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D. EDWARD MILLER

Senior Grand Warden, 1916

MEMORIAL

From Proceedings, 1928-300:

R.W. D. Edward. MiIIer, Senior Grand Warden of this Grand Lodge in 1916, died at his residence in Springfield on Thursday, October 4, 1928.

Brother Miller was born at Holyoke, Mass., August 12, 1862, son of the Reverend Simeon Miller. His early education was received in the public schools of his native city and of Springfield. The greater part of his business life was passed in the dry-goods business, in which he arose to a leading position in his part of the state. In later years he devoted his attention to insurance. He was a Director and General Agent of the Monarch Accident Insurance Company, and the Monarch Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary corporation.

Brother Miller took his degrees in Springfield Lodge in 1896, and was a charter member of Mount Orthodox Lodge which was constituted January 27, 191.4. He was Worshipful Master of Springfield Lodge in 1906 and 1907, District Deputy Grand Master for the old 18th Masonic District in 1911 and 1912 by appointment of M.W. Dana J. Flanders, and was elected Senior Grand. Warden in December, 1915. He was a member of Morning Star Royal Arch Chapter, of Springfield Council of Royal and Select Masters, of Springfield Commantlery No. 6, K. T., and of the Scottish Rite bodies in Springfield. He took his Consistorial degrees in Massachusetts Consistory, and also was a charter member of Connecticut Valley Consistory and its Commander-in-Chief in 1922 to 1925 inclusive. He served as Second Lieutenant Commander of Massachusetts Consistory for three years beginning April 24, 1912, and was coroneted. a Sovereign Grand Inspector-General, Thirty-third Degree, Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, September 27, 1920.

Brother Miller's most valuable service to the Grand Lodge was in connection with its philanthropic activities. He was an Active Member of the Board of Masonic Relief from 1914 to the time of his death. Ile was active not only in name, but in fact, constant in his attendance upon the meetings of the Board, carrying out many investigations, and acting as its agent for the administration of relief. His advice in these matters was wise and his sympathy was broad and deep. His activities along these lines of endeavor were not confined to the city of Springfield, but extended widely throughout that section of the state.

He was an active and interested member of the North Congregational Chureh, serving it as a member of its Parish Committee and President of its Men's Club. R.W. Brother Miller's loss will be keenly felt in all the departments of our Masonic activities. His uniform kindliness and readiness to serve wherever he could be useful endeared him to the hearts of his associates by whom he will be long remembered and keenly regretted.

From Proceedings, 1928-416:

Distinguished Brothers