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== JAMES P. SMITH ==
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== JAMES P. SMITH 1869-1934 ==
  
 
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=== MEMORIAL ===
 
=== MEMORIAL ===
1934
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''From Proceedings, Page 1934-114:''
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Right Worshipful Brother Smith was born in Chicopee September 30, 1869, and died in Springfield August 27,1934. His family moved to Springfield when he was three months old and the remainder of his life was spent there.
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In 1891, Brother Smith entered the postal service as a substitute carrier. He remained in the service, passing through every grade until he retired on a pension as Postmaster in 1933. This remarkable record, extending through so many changes in the Federal administration, bears eloquent testimony to his efficiency and to his popularity among his fellow citizens.
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Brother Smith took his Masonic degrees in [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Esoteric Esoteric] Lodge in 1909 and served it as Master in 1916. He was also Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=SamuelOsgood Samuel Osgood] Lodge under Dispensation in 1921. He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the Thirty-third Masonic District in 1923 and 1924 by appointment of M. W. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMFerrell Dudley H. Ferrell]. He was Junior Grand Warden in 1930.
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He was a member and Past High Priest of Morning Star Royal Arch Chapter, and held several offices in the Grand Chapter, including that of Deputy Grand High Priest, in 1932. He was a member and Past Illustrious Master of Springfield Council.
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He was a member of the several Scottish Rite Bodies in Springfield, and at his death was Thrice Potent Master of Evening Star Lodge of Perfection and Junior Warden of Springfield Chapter of Rose Croix.
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He gave especially valuable service to Grand Lodge as a Representative at Large on the Board of Masonic Relief. While holding no public office except in the Postal service, he was a leading and influential member of a large number of professional and philanthropic associations.
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He was a man with whom it was always a joy to work, efficient but not self-assertive, friendly and co-operative at all times, always eager to help and to serve. His death is a great loss to the Fraternity.
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''From Proceedings, Page 1934-336:''
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JAMES P. SMITH 1869-1934

JamesPSmith1934.jpg

MEMORIAL

From Proceedings, Page 1934-114:

Right Worshipful Brother Smith was born in Chicopee September 30, 1869, and died in Springfield August 27,1934. His family moved to Springfield when he was three months old and the remainder of his life was spent there.

In 1891, Brother Smith entered the postal service as a substitute carrier. He remained in the service, passing through every grade until he retired on a pension as Postmaster in 1933. This remarkable record, extending through so many changes in the Federal administration, bears eloquent testimony to his efficiency and to his popularity among his fellow citizens.

Brother Smith took his Masonic degrees in Esoteric Lodge in 1909 and served it as Master in 1916. He was also Master of Samuel Osgood Lodge under Dispensation in 1921. He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the Thirty-third Masonic District in 1923 and 1924 by appointment of M. W. Dudley H. Ferrell. He was Junior Grand Warden in 1930.

He was a member and Past High Priest of Morning Star Royal Arch Chapter, and held several offices in the Grand Chapter, including that of Deputy Grand High Priest, in 1932. He was a member and Past Illustrious Master of Springfield Council.

He was a member of the several Scottish Rite Bodies in Springfield, and at his death was Thrice Potent Master of Evening Star Lodge of Perfection and Junior Warden of Springfield Chapter of Rose Croix.

He gave especially valuable service to Grand Lodge as a Representative at Large on the Board of Masonic Relief. While holding no public office except in the Postal service, he was a leading and influential member of a large number of professional and philanthropic associations.

He was a man with whom it was always a joy to work, efficient but not self-assertive, friendly and co-operative at all times, always eager to help and to serve. His death is a great loss to the Fraternity.

From Proceedings, Page 1934-336:



Distinguished Brothers