JohnWarren

JOHN WARREN LODGE

Location: Hopkinton

Chartered By: William T. Coolidge

Charter Date: 06/12/1861 VI-375

Precedence Date: 07/25/1860

Current Status: Active

NOTES

This lodge is named for Grand Master John Warren.

PAST MASTERS

Lucius H. Wakefield, 1861
William H. Phipps, 1862; Mem
Owen Wood, 1863-1864, 1870
George Archibald, 1865-1866
George M. Oakes, 1867-1868, 1873-1874
Richard E. Thomas, 1869, 1875-1876
Ambrose Woolson, 1871-1872
Frederic Whittemore 1877-1879
George A. Warren, 1880-1881
Amos L. Madden, 1882-1884
Rufus H. Hopkins, 1885-1886, 1890; Mem
Oscar L. Brown, 1887
Melville B. Elderige, 1888-1889
Seymour H. Knowles, 1891-1892; SN
Frank W. Patten, 1893
Clarence J. Woolson, 1894
Frank E. Safford, 1895-1896
Fred A. Wood, 1897-1898
Alvan R. Lewis, 1899-1900
George L. Hemenway, 1901
William E. Gerry, 1902-1903
Daniel P. Day, 1904-1905
Wilbur A. Wood, 1906-1907; Mem
Edward M. Eldridge, 1908-1910
Leroy L. Woolson, 1911-1912
Linn F. Playse, 1913-1914
Herbert E. Warren, 1915-1916
Herbert L. Gerry, 1917-1918
Walter M. Hilliard, 1919
Wilfred L. Kellett, 1920
Arthur R. Phipps, 1921
Clifford C. Smith, 1922-1923
John S. Sellar, 1924-1925
William H. Sheldon, 1926-1927; Mem
Clarence B. Hamilton, 1928-1929
Arthur L. Kingsbury, 1930-1931
Harry N. Hamilton, 1932-1933
Charles Robertson, 1934-1935
James W. Bancroft, 1936-1937
Wayne E. Hughes, 1938-1939
Clifton I. Kimball, 1940-1941
Russell C. Hill, 1942
Edward W. Flood, 1943-1944
Harold C. Merrifield, 1945
Curtis H. Melvin, 1946; N
Alton L. Douglas, 1947; N
A. Clayton Waite, 1948
Nelson F. Potter, 1949
Earl S. Maxwell, 1950
Frank B. Doughty, 1951
Edward L. Nordstrom, 1952
Norman C. Kimball, 1953
David E. Taylor, 1954
Louis M. White, 1955
Henry W. Moore, 1956
John L. Berini, 1957-1958
S. Douglas Winslow, 1959, 1979
Francis E. Arms, 1960
Emile L. Dumais, 1961
Neilson C. Gass, 1962
William J. Robinson, 1963; N
John T. Cowern, 1964
Wayne O. Auen, 1965
Raymond A. Stearns, 1966
Ernest H. Marshall, 1967
Edward H. Katz, 1968
John C. Raleigh, 1969
Donald DeZarn, 1970
Toussaint Liverpool, 1971
Albert F. Berry, Jr., 1972
David A. Emerson, 1973
Howard C. White, Jr., 1974
Richard A. Dunbar 1975
Philip J. Jackson, 1976
Frederick H. Boyle, 1977
Albin Anderson, Jr., 1978
Rawland A. Hodges, Jr., 1980
Leonard J. Main, 1981-82
Norman L. Robinson, 1983
James E. Keefe, 1984
John A. Smith, 1985
David L. Pendleton, 1986
Harrison K. Cook, 1987
Roger W. Pageau, 1988
Charles A. Holman, 1989
Dennis J. Robinson, 1990-1992
John E. Knowles, 1993
Peter Macgregor, 1994
Price Hutchins, 1995
Stephen D. Mayo, 1996
Christopher D. Nestor, 1997
Michael P. Bowers, 1998
Sean Paul Daly, 1999, 2001
Everett Gregory Carr, 2000
Charles Stuart Wade, 2002, 2003
Paul Chouinard, 2004, 2005
Joseph P. Catalanotti, 2006, 2013
Donald R. Lee, II, 2007
Douglas B. Freeman, 2008, 2009
R. Arlen Johnson, 2010
Damien D. Tebaldi, 2011, 2012
Philippe Pierre Maurice Lefebvre, 2014

REFERENCES IN GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS

Petition for Dispensation: 1860
Petition for Charter: 1861

ANNIVERSARIES

1910 (50th Anniversary)
1935 (75th Anniversary)
1960 (Centenary)
2010 (150th Anniversary)

VISITS BY GRAND MASTER

1861 (W. Coolidge; Constitution of Lodge and installation)
1883 (Lawrence; Hall dedication)
1910 (Flanders; 50th Anniversary)
1935 (Allen; 75th Anniversary)
1960 (Eaton; Centenary)
1970 (Jaynes)
1979 (Melanson; Mortgage burning and hall dedication)
1982 (Berquist)
1996 (A. Johnson; reception for Deputy Grand Master Roger W. Pageau)
1999 (Bauer)
2006 (Hodgdon)
2008 (Pageau; 7 visits)
2009 (Pageau; 9 visits)
2010 (Pageau; 5 visits, including 150th Anniversary)

BY-LAW CHANGES

1869 1872 1876 1883 1885 1911 1924 1927 1933 1947 1949 1954 1967 1968 1970 1976 1984 1991 1994 2006 2011

HISTORY

1935 (75th Anniversary History, 1935-173; see below)
1960 (Centenary History, 1960-196)

75TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY, NOVEMBER 1935

From Proceedings, Page 1935-173:

By Wor. Edward M. Eldridge.

It is proper at this time that mention be made of the founders of John Warren Lodge.

A few Masonic Brothers met in the Hall called Liberty Hall in the spring of 1857 and a few times during the summer and fall, with a view to getting a Dispensation for a Lodge in Hopkinton, but some of the Brethren moving away the idea was abandoned for the present.

In 1859 and early in 1860 from eight to ten gentlemen went from our town to Milford and joined Montgomery Lodge, and those, with the old Masons still residing in town, or a consider-able proportion of them, made application in due form in Julv I860, which was granted, but owing to various unfavorable circumstances the first regular business meeting was not held until Friday evening, November 23, 1860.

Following were the charter members:

William Henry Phipps, Dr. George S. Albee, John A. Thayer, Lysis Lamb, James H. King, Lucius H. Wakefield, Rev. T. Williard Lewis, Owen Wood, Robert M. Rockwood, Ambrose Woolson, Frank G. Clarlin, Lucius F. Williard, Cromwell Gibbs, Eliab Holbrook, Silas Mirick, Marcus C. Phipps, Wilbur F. Clarlin, John W. Hammond, Jubal Weston, William Wheelock.

Brother James King was a member of Montgomery Lodge during the Anti-Masonic period and kept the Charter in this town during the troublous time.
Brother John Hammond lived in Cordaville. He lectured the new member, and often he would meet the candidate half way between Hopkinton and Cordaville at what is known as the Glebe.

This Lodge was named in honor of Doctor John Warren (Brother of Gen. Joseph Warren) who was born at Roxbury, Mass., July 21, 1753, and died April 4, 1815. Of sturdy New England stock, he made the most of his advantages: eloquent, honest, capable, he was often called upon to address large convocations of the most cultured of his day. December 6, 1782, lit was unanimously chosen Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, and maintained his interest in the fraternity through life.

The officers named in the foregoing Dispensation and by virtue of powers granted therein, presented to and did call a meeting of the Brethren who made choice of the Brothers named below to fill the remaining offices of the Lodge: Brothers

Silas Mirick, Treasurer
Lysis Lamb, Secretary
Lucius F. Williard, S.D.
Marcus Chauncy Phipps, J.D.
John W. Hammond, S.S.
Robert M. Rockwood, J.S.
James H. King, Tyler.

The first regular communication of John Warren Lodge was held in Sons of Temperance Hall, corner of Main and Cedar Streets over what is now Dolan's paper store.

Present, Lucius H. Wakefield, W.M.; William Henry Phipps; S.W.; Cromwell Gibbs, J.W.; Silas Merrick, Treasurer; Lysis Lamb, Secretary; Lucius F. Williard, S.D.; Jubal Weston, J.D., George Hunt, S.S.; Robert M. Rockwood, J.S.; James King, Tyler.

At the expiration of the time for which the Dispensation was granted, the Brethren in Freemasonry returned the same, petitioning to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge for a Charter which was accordingly granted. June 17, A. L. 5861, a special communication of John Warren Lodge was held for the purpose of consecrating and constituting said Lodge and also for installing its officers.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge proceeded to consecrate and constitute John Warren Lodge according to the customs of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.

The Grand Master installed the following officers: William H. Phipps, W. M.; Robert M. Rockwood, S. W.; Owen Wood, J. W.; W. Fisk Claflin, Treasurer; F. G. Claflin, Secretary; L. F. Williard, S.D.; George S. Albee, J.D.; J. W. Hammond, S. S.; A. Woolson, J.S.; T. Williard Lewis, Chaplain; M.C. Phipps, Marshal; J. H. Adlington, Tyler. The Lodge was closed with a benediction.

December 7, 5863, a special communication of John Warren Lodge was called for the purpose of dedicating their new Hall (this was the old G. A. R. Hall situated in the north west corner of the Thread Mill Lot).

The Worshipful Master appointed a committee to wait upon and escort the Grand Lodge into the Hall. Brother James King having introduced the Grand Master to the Master of the Lodge, the Grand Master then presented the several officers of the Grand Lodge to the Worshipful Master. The Grand Lodge proceeded to dedicate the hall according to the forms and usages of Ancient and Accepted Masons.

Brother Wilbur F. Clafiin presented a Bible to the Lodge. A vote of thanks was tendered him for his timely and appropriate gift. A special committee appointed to collect money for furnishing the hall. Committee reported $525.00 collected.

December 1, 5876, a communication was received from D.D.G.M. Irving Sayles notifying the Lodge of a meeting at Milford, Wednesday December 6 for an exemplification of the work by the Grand Lecturer.

The matter of collecting dues does not seem to be anything new as the Lodge was constantly admonishing the Brethren that the Lodge was dependent upon them for its support in payment of the dues or it could not go on.

November 10, 5877, Brother Dr. George S. Warren who had just returned from a foreign voyage gave some very interesting accounts of the way and manner the degrees are worked there.

In 5886-88 the Grand Lodge decided to raise funds for finishing the New Temple (corner of Tremont and Boylston Streets) by taxing the members. Several members of our Lodge feeling the tax unjust withdrew from Masonry rather than submit to the same.

In February, 5883, John Warren Lodge decided to have a new hall. Mr. A. A, Sweet built a block just west of our present location and John Warren Lodge took a ten-year lease of the same. Ir was voted to hold 8 fair to raise money for furnishing the new Hall. Right hundred dollars and five cents was raised. October 12, 5883, a regular communication of John Warren Lodtje ATA.A.M. was held. Grand officers present for purpose of dedicating the hall were:

Most Worshipful Grand Master Samuel C. Lawrence
Deputy Grand Master Edwin Wright
As Senior Grand Warden, Wyzeman Marshall
Junior Grand Warden Thomas W. Davis
As Grand Treasurer, William Parkman
Grand Secretary Sereno D. Nickerson
Grand Chaplain Rev. Fielder Israel
As Grand Marshal, Henry J. Parker
As Grand Deacon, George E. Stacy
As Grand Deacon, Daniel Reed
As Grand Steward, S. A. Eastman
As Grand Steward, William H. Adair
District Deputy Grand Master George W. Wiggin
J. T. Stetson, P.M., Excelsior Lodge
E. P. Chapman, W.M., Excelsior Lodge
As Grand Tyler, O. H. Ingalls

The Grand Lodge was opened with prayer by the Grand Chaplain; they proceeded to dedicate the hall, after which the District Deputy Grand Master George W. Wiggin made his official visitation.

November 4, 5883, A public installation of the officers of John Warren Lodge was held. At the close of the installation Mrs. Safford in behalf of the ladies presented the Lodge with a beautiful silver service.

June 17, 5897, a Masonic social was held for the purpose of presenting Jewels to the following Past Masters, Ambrose Woolson, Amos I.. Madden, Rufus Hopkins, Melville B. El-dridge, Seymour A. Knowles, Frank W. Patten, Clarence J. Woolson and Frank E. Safford. Mrs. F. A. Safford read an original poem.

In March, 5900, a very destructive fire swept the business centre of the town and destroyed John Warren Lodge apartments. In June, 5900, the committee to secure a new hall reported that quarters could be secured in the Park House Building at $175.00 provided the Lodge would take a lease of the rooms for five years. Voted to accept the report of the committee and secure the rooms in the Park House.

October 21, 5908, special communication of John Warren Lodge A.F.&A.M. was held for the purpose of receiving the Grand Master and members of the Grand Lodge. In the absence of the Grand Master Right Worshipful William H. L. Odell, Deputy Grand Master and acting as Grand Master, was presented to the Worshipful Master; accompanying him were Right Worshipful William M. Belcher, Senior Grand Warden; Right Worshipful Thomas W. Davis, Grand Secretary; Right Worshipful Melvin M. Johnson, Grand Marshal; Right Worshipful Frank W. Mead, Past Senior Grand Warden, and Right Worshipful Seymour A. Knowles, District Deputy Grand Master. The Grand Officers favored us with very interesting remarks touching mostly upon the proposed Masonic Home.

A communication of John Warren Lodge was held September 12, 5910, for the purpose of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Lodge. The Worshipful Master appointed as a committee to introduce the Grand Officers Right Worshipful Seymour A. Knowles, Worshipful Ambrose Woolson, and Brother Robert M. Lockwood. After the presentation of the Grand Officers to the Worshipful Muster, the Grand Officers were formed in the East and given a reception by the Brethren, after which the Grand Officers were called upon for remarks. The Grand Officers present were:

M. W. Dana J. Flanders, Grand Master
R. W, William H. Rider, Deputy Grand Master
R. W. Clarence A. Brodeur, Senior Grand Warden
R. W. Oliver A. Roberts, as Junior Grand Warden
R. W. William H. L. Odell, Past Deputy Grand Muter
R. W. Frank W. Mead, Past Senior Grand Warden
R. W. Thomas W. Davis, Recording Grand Secretary
R. W. George H. Monroe, D. D. G. Master, Dist. No. 2
R. W. R. Walter Hilliard, D. D. G. Master, Dist. No. 6
R. W. Arthur E. Fairbanks, D. D. G. Master, Dist. No. 20
R. W. Hartley L. White, D. D. G. Master, http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABrockton24_1883-1910 Dist. No. 24]
R. W. http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLHBallard Harry P. Ballard], Grand Marshal
W. Henrv M. Nourse, as Grand Chaplain
W. Charles L. Purinton, as Senior Grand Deacon
W. RoscoE E, Learned, as Junior Grand Deacon

Selections were furnished by the Arno Quartet. An historical address covering the first fifty years of the Lodge was read by Worshipful Wilbur A. Wood. At six o'clock we repaired to the dining room of the Congregational Church where the ladies of the Eastern Star furnished a fine supper. At 7.30 the Masons and their families met in the Lodge-room and listened to a fine concert given by the Arno Quartet assisted by a reader, after which refreshments were served.

November 20, 5918, District Deputy Sands S. Woodbury presented Brother Roswell I. Frail with a Henry Price medal, he having been a Mason for fifty years, and the past forty years having been Marshal of John Warren Lodge. In accepting the medal Brother Frail stated that during his term of office he had been present at the raising of every candidate and also had attended every Masonic funeral that had been held during that time for any member of John Warren Lodge.

There have been thirty-six Masters, of whom seventeen are living, and fifteen are active members at present. We have had four District Deputies, Right Worshipful Rufus H. Hopkins, 5897-98; Right Worshipful Seymour A. Knowles, 5907-08; Right Worshipful Wilbur A. Wood, 5916-17; and Right Worshipful William H. Sheldon, 5934-35.

OTHER

1872 (Past Grand Master John Warren appeared on the program for the Feast of St. John)

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

Alton L. Douglas, DDGM 1950, 1951, District 23 (Natick); N
Douglas B. Freeman, DDGM 2011, 2012, District 15 North
Rufus H. Hopkins, DDGM 1897-1898, District 20 (Milford); Memorial
Seymour A. Knowles, DDGM 1908, 1909, District 20 (Milford); SN
Alvan R. Lewis, DDGM 1922, 1923, District 19 (Palmer)
Curtis H. Melvin, DDGM 1966, 1967, District 23 (Natick); N
Roger W. Pageau, DDGM 1994, 1995; District 23 (Natick); Deputy Grand Master, 1996; Grand Master, 2008-2010
William H. Phipps, DDGM 1879; District 12 (Milford); Memorial
George Andrew Putney, DDGM 1974, 1975, North Adams 15; N
William J. Robinson, DDGM 1982, 1983, District 23 (Natick); N
William H. Sheldon, DDGM 1934, 1935, District 23 (Natick); Memorial
Wilbur A. Wood, DDGM 1916, 1917, District 23 (Milford); Memorial