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WORCESTER

LODGES

• Athelstan Lodge, from 1865 to its merger with Montacute Lodge in 2003.
• Guiding Lights Lodge, from 2003 to the present.
• Isaiah Thomas Lodge, from 1920 to its merger with Morning Star Lodge in 1974.
• Level Lodge, from 1952 to the present.
• Montacute Lodge, from 1858 to its merger with Athelstan Lodge in 2003.
• Morning Star Lodge, from 1793 to 1839, and from 1844 to the present.
• Quinsigamond Lodge, from 1870 to the present.
• Rose of Sharon Lodge, from 1927 to its merger with Morning Star Lodge in 1974.

BUILDINGS

• 01/21/1857: VI-158; Dedication of Masonic Hall, reported in the Grand Master's Address at the Feast of St. John.
• 06/16/1867: Hall Dedication; not in Proceedings; see below.
• 09/12/1913: 1913-164; Corner-stone laying, at a Special Communication.
  • 09/03/1914: 1914-192; Hall dedication, at a Special Communication.

HALL DEDICATION, JUNE 1867

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXVI, No. 9, July 1867, Page 262:

NEW MASONIC HALL AT WORCESTER.

The Brethren at Worcester having recently fitted up in the new Post-office Building, in that city, a series of elegant halls for their accommodation. The same were dedicated by the M.W. Grand Lodge, on Tuesday, the 16th ult. The arrangements for the same were made on a liberal scale, and were carried out fully. Notwithstanding the unfavorable state of the weather, the Brethren did not allow it to dampen their ardor ; and their reception of the officers of the M.W. Grand Lodge, who were present with the jewels all filled, was of the warmest and most gratifying character.

The greatest interest was manifested by the Brethren of Worcester and neighborhood, and the occasion passed off in a manner which will cause it to be remembered with pleasure by all who participated in it. The perfect adaptation of the building to the wants of the various Orders in Worcester, particularly the Prelate's room, and the arrangements for the convenience of the Knights Templars and the Lodges, met with the hearty approval of the officers of the Grand Lodge who were called to inspect them; and we cannot but congratulate the Brethren of Morning Star, Montacute, and Athelstan Lodges that they are now in possession of apartments every way fitted for their use; and may their beauty and perfect arrangements stimulate all to renewed efforts in exemplifying the beauty of our principles, and their perfect adaptation to the moral wants and the kindly sympathies of the human heart!

The services of dedication commenced at 8 o'clock, p.m. The room was filled with the members and their ladies, and the parent Lodge must have felt a glowing exultation in the contemplation of the youthful bloom and vigor of her two fair daughters. At the conclusion of the impressive ceremonies of dedication, the company repaired to the banquet-hall; and, after blessing had been asked by Rev. Brother Stratton, full justice was done to the bountiful entertainment provided for the guests, consisting of the choicest fruits of the season, and all necessary accompaniments. Addresses and sentiments cheered the house; and, on separating, every heart beat in unison with the warmest wishes for the continued harmony and happiness of the Brethren of Worcester.

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