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''From the collection of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts'' | ''From the collection of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts'' | ||
| − | Grand Chaplain | + | Grand Chaplain 1920-1942 |
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| + | === MEMORIAL === | ||
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| + | ''From Proceedings, Page 1942-25:'' | ||
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| + | Our Brother was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 18, 1855, and died in Melrose, Massachusetts, on February 8, 1942. | ||
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| + | He was educated in the public schools of Cleveland, Kenyon College at Gambier, Ohio, and at the Episcopal Theological School at Canibridge, Massachusetts. Following his ordination, he served faithfully as a Rector in the Episcopal Church for many years. Since 1906, he had been a Trustee of the Melrose Public Library and took a very active interest in its development. He was active for many years in the work of the Red Cross, and also served in the Massachusetts State Guard during World War I. | ||
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| + | He was raised in Ahiman Lodge No. 492, Newark, Ohio, on January 1, 1885, and in 1901 affiliated with [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Wyoming Wyoming] Lodge of Melrose, of which body he served as Chaplain from 1894 to 1914. He was appointed Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge by Most Worshipful Arthur D. Prince in 1920 and held that office until his death, being the senior Grand Chaplain in point of service. The Grand Lodge honored him by the presentation of the Henry Price Medal in 1931, and the Veteran's Medal in 1937. | ||
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| + | He was a member of and active also in the collateral bodies. Exalted in Waverly Chapter, R.A.M., in 1900, he served as Chaplain from 1900 through I9I4, and was Grand Chaplain of the Grand Chapter from 1905 until his death. He received the Super Excellent Degree in Melrose Council, R. & S. M., in 1907, | ||
| + | but held no office in that body. He was knighted in Hugh de Payens Commandery in 1901 and served as Prelate from 1901 until his death. In the Scottish Rite, he was a member of Merrimack Valley Lodge of Perfection in Haverhill since 1903. | ||
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| + | Brother Sterling was beloved for his genial personality and his faithful and loyal service to and for his Brethren. His was a long and useful life and we would speak of his passing as does the poet: | ||
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| + | <blockquote> | ||
| + | "Sleep on, dear friend; such lives as thine<br> | ||
| + | Have not been lived in vain,<br> | ||
| + | But shed an influence rare, divine,<br> | ||
| + | On lives that here remain." | ||
| + | </blockquote> | ||
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Revision as of 01:25, 25 September 2011
PAUL STERLING 1855-1942
From the collection of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts
Grand Chaplain 1920-1942
MEMORIAL
From Proceedings, Page 1942-25:
Our Brother was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 18, 1855, and died in Melrose, Massachusetts, on February 8, 1942.
He was educated in the public schools of Cleveland, Kenyon College at Gambier, Ohio, and at the Episcopal Theological School at Canibridge, Massachusetts. Following his ordination, he served faithfully as a Rector in the Episcopal Church for many years. Since 1906, he had been a Trustee of the Melrose Public Library and took a very active interest in its development. He was active for many years in the work of the Red Cross, and also served in the Massachusetts State Guard during World War I.
He was raised in Ahiman Lodge No. 492, Newark, Ohio, on January 1, 1885, and in 1901 affiliated with Wyoming Lodge of Melrose, of which body he served as Chaplain from 1894 to 1914. He was appointed Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge by Most Worshipful Arthur D. Prince in 1920 and held that office until his death, being the senior Grand Chaplain in point of service. The Grand Lodge honored him by the presentation of the Henry Price Medal in 1931, and the Veteran's Medal in 1937.
He was a member of and active also in the collateral bodies. Exalted in Waverly Chapter, R.A.M., in 1900, he served as Chaplain from 1900 through I9I4, and was Grand Chaplain of the Grand Chapter from 1905 until his death. He received the Super Excellent Degree in Melrose Council, R. & S. M., in 1907, but held no office in that body. He was knighted in Hugh de Payens Commandery in 1901 and served as Prelate from 1901 until his death. In the Scottish Rite, he was a member of Merrimack Valley Lodge of Perfection in Haverhill since 1903.
Brother Sterling was beloved for his genial personality and his faithful and loyal service to and for his Brethren. His was a long and useful life and we would speak of his passing as does the poet:
"Sleep on, dear friend; such lives as thine
Have not been lived in vain,
But shed an influence rare, divine,
On lives that here remain."
