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GEORGE M. RANDALL
Grand Master, 1852-1854.
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MEMORIAL
December 30, 1873 (1873-163). Memorial
The committee appointed to prepare resolutions on the death of Past Grand Master, R.W. George M. Randall, would respectfully submit the following report: —
As the public journals, the ecclesiastical and Masonic publications, have paid their deserved tribute to his great worth, and our Grand Master has added, with great feeling, his appreciation of the eminent ability of our departed Brother, it only remains to the committee to propose suitable resolutions indicative of the love and respect entertained by this Grand Lodge, and their deep-felt regret at the departure of their Past Grand Master and loved Brother, the Rt. Rev. George M. Randall, D.D., Bishop of Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming; one who, having attained his high hierarchical dignity, still kept warm his attachment and devotion to our Institution; whose worth was appreciated by the Grand Lodge of Colorado, who tenderly watched his remains, and publicly expressed their sentiments of love and respect. We shall never forget his noble address, at the banquet of 1871, on the "immortality of Fremasonry."
Resolved, That the close of such a life is most deeply felt and deplored, particularly in this jurisdiction over which he had presided with such efficiency; yet, in our grief, there comes to our hearts a solemn joy that such an end has rounded and made perfect the story of such a life.
Resolved, That we bear our testimony to his faithfulness and great executive ability as our Grand Master, to his high characteristics as a man, a Brother, a Christian; and that there is nothing to mar the estimate or dim the lustre of his character.
Resolved, That he has left to us his bright name and fame to add to the galaxy of those stars which have irradiated our Masonic firmament.
Resolved, That we tender to the family our warmest, deepest sympathies in this bereavement. May they be sustained by the influences of the teachings of the departed, and by the assurance that a lasting reunion awaits them hereafter.
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CHARTERS GRANTED
- 03/10/1852 Ashler, Rockport
- 06/12/1852 Franklin, Grafton
- 03/09/1853 Baalbec, East Boston
- 06/08/1853 Ancient York, Lowell
- 12/13/1854 Germania, Boston
- 12/13/1854 Bethesda, Valparaiso, Chile
CHARTERS RESTORED
- 09/14/1853 Rural, Quincy
- 12/13/1854 Norfolk Union, Randolph
- 12/13/1854 Bristol, Attleboro
- 12/14/1853 St. John's, Newburyport
