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WALKER, ARTHUR W. 1861-1936

From Proceedings, Page 1936-17:

Right Worshipful Brother Walker was born in Boston May 8, 1851, and died at his home in Malden, January 4,1936. His family removed to Malden in his boyhood. He was educated in the Malden schools, Chauncey Hall School, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, from which he was graduated in 1882. He immediately became associated with the Walker Pratt Co., manufacturers of stoves, a business founded by his father. He spent his life with that concern, being long its Treasurer and at the time of his death its President. He was a Director and Vice President of the First National Bank of Malden, and a Trustee of the Malden Savings Bank.

He was a Past President of the American Foundrymen's Association, the New England Stove Association, and the National Association of Stove Manufacturers.

He was keenly interested in the affairs of his city, but sought service rather than place. He was for a considerable time a member of the School Committee, and its Chairman in 1913. He was a Past President of the Malden Hospital Corporation and of the Y. M. C. A., and a generous benefactor of both of these organizations. He was a very active and useful member of the First Congregational Church.

He took his Masonic degrees in Converse Lodge in 1887 and was its Master in 1893 and 1894. He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the Seventh Masonic District in 1896 and 1897, by appointment by Most Worshipful Edwin B. Holmes and Most Worshipful Charles C. Hutchinson. He was also a Past Commander of Beauseant Commandery, Knights Templar.

Right Worshipful Brother Walker was a man of mark as business man, as citizen, and as benefactor of his kind, as well as a faithful and serviceable member of the Craft. We miss and deeply mourn him.

WARDWELL, WALTER C. 1859-1940

From Proceedings, Page 1940-320:

Brother Wardwell was born in Richmond, Virginia, on January 27, 1859, and died at his home in Cambridge, September 29, 1940.

Brother Wardwell was for many years very active in the affairs of the City of Cambridge and of Middlesex County. He served Cambridge as a Councilman, President of the Board of Aldermen, and as Mayor in 1907 and 1908. He was appointed Deputy Sheriff of Middlesex County in 1893, and served there until his death. For the past 23 years he was a County Commissioner. He took an active interest in military affairs for many years, being Captain in the 2nd Brigade, M.V.M.

He was raised in Mount Olivet Lodge October 18, 1883, and served as Master in 1893 and 1894. He was District Deputy Grand Master of the Second District in 7902 and 1903. He became a Charter Member of United Lodge March 9, 1927, and continued until his death. He receiyed the Veteran's Medal in 1933.

Only failing health ended a keen and active interest in the welfare of the Craft, and he is mourned by a host of friends, within and without the Masonic Fraternity.

WARTON, BENJAMIN J. 1859-1915

From Proceedings, Page 1916-15:

R.W. Benjamin Warton of Newburyport was born in Brimingham, England, March 16, 1859, and died in Newburyport December 31, 1915. He came to this country when a boy and settled in Lawrence. At the age of twenty years he obtained work at the passenger station of the Boston and Maine Railroad in that city. He was promoted and at the end of eleven years of service became a passenger train conductor. For the past twenty-five years he has held that position on the Western Division between Boston and Newburyport. His efficiency and permanent good nature won for him the patrons of that line.

Brother Warton received the Masonic degrees in St. John's Lodge of Newburyport, in 1889, receiving membership September 8 of that year. He was Master of the Lodge in 1902 and 1903; District Deputy Grand Master of the Ninth Masonic District in 1907 and 1908; a member of the Board of Masonic Relief and of this Grand Lodge at the time of his decease. He labored earnestly to carry out the wishes and policy of the M.W. Grand Lodge, more especially in reference to the establishment and maintenance of the Masonic Home in Charlton.

Brother Warton received the capitular degrees in King Cyrus Royal Arch Chapter of Newburyport and became a member March 3, 1890. He became a member of Amesbury Council, Royal and Select Masters, June 12, 1891. He received the Templar Orders in Newburyport Commandery in 1890 and was its Eminent Commander in 1902 and 1903.

Our Brother was an ideal man, devoted husband and father, possessed of a sunny disposition, popular with the hosts of people with whom he was brought in contact, true to his friends, helpful to those in trouble, and an honor to the Brotherhood.

WATRES, LOUIS A. d. 1947

From Proceedings, Page 1937-128:

To those who have closely followed the activities of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, the name of Louis A. Watres is synonymous with the George Washington Monument.

Right Worshipful Brother Watres, Past Grand Master of Masons in Pennsylvania, has given of his time, strength and money in unstinted measure for many years as President of this Association to the completion of the Monument and the establishment of a fund for its maintenance. Beloved and respected by all who knew him and although well advanced in years apparently still strong and vigorous at the time of the last annual meeting in February, it was a shock and a deep sorrow to us all to learn of his passing away at Scranton, Pennsylvania, on June 28th last, the ambition of his life-the completion of this Monument-still unfulfilled but yet much nearer to completion than it would have been had it not been for his untiring zeal and interest in it.

Let us hope that his passing may not unduly retard the completion of this great Masonic memorial.

WEYMOUTH, FRANK M. 1873-1936

From Proceedings, Page 1936-200:

Brother Weymouth was born in Dorchester, January 5, 1873, and died in North Scituate, November 22, 1936.

He was educated in the Dorchester schools. His active business life was spent in the machinery manufacturing business.

In the last twenty-five years of his life he was vice-president of the Hunt-Spiller Corporation. He was also active in banking, being a Director of the Codman Co-operative Bank from iis formation, and for many years the President. For twenty years he was a Trustee of the Dorchester Savings Bank.

Brother Weymouth received his degrees in Union Lodge in 1899 and was its Master in 1910. He was a Charter member of Dorchester Lodge and of Milton Lodge. He was District Deputy Grand Master for the Fourth Masonic District in l9l7 and 1918, by appointment of Most Worshipful Leon M. Abbott.

At the time of his death he was Proxy in the Grand Lodge for Talien Lodge in the China District, and Representativs near this Grand Lodge of the Grand Lodge of Cuba. He was a member of all the bodies in both York and Scottish Rites.

Brother Weymouth's life was one of activity and usefulness in the community and in our Fraternity. He was always ready to place his time, his wisdom, and his eloquent voice at the service of his Brethren. His passing is a great loss to us all.

WHIPPLE, AMOS E. 1889-1937

From Proceedings, Page 1937-79:

Right Worshipful Brother Whipple was born in Whitinsville November 9, 1889, and died in Hopedale April 24, 1937.

Brother Whipple was educated in the Whitinsville schools. On graduation from the High School he entered the drafting department of the Whitin Machine Works, where he rose to a position in the engineering department. He later took a position in the engineering department of the Draper Corporation at Hopedale, where he remained for the rest of his life.

He was raised in Granite Lodge tn 19l2 and served as its Master in 1920-1921. He was District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-second Masonic District in 1924 and 1925, by appointment of Most Worshipful Dudley H. Ferrell. He was a member of St. Elmo Royal Arch Chapter and of Woonsocket Commandery, Knights Templar.

Always quietly efficient, he made hosts of friends who mourn his untimely loss.

WHITE, FREDERICK W. 1859-1937

From Proceedings, Page 1937-220:

Right Worshipful Brother White was born in Millbury August 1, 1859, and died in Shrewsbury October 5, 1937.

Being brought to Worcester at the age of five years, he was educated in the public schools of that city. He left school in 1876 to take a position as messenger in the service of the People's Savings Bank. He continued with the Bank for more than fifty years, rising step by step until he became its Treasurer. In addition to banking, he was much interested in real estate and was instrumental in large real estate developments. He was one of the founders of the White and Bagley Company, manufacturers and dealers in lubricating oils, but retired from that firm several years ago.

He was a member of the Worcester City Council for three years, and its President during the last year of his service. After moving to Shrewsbury he served the town as treasurer for thirteen years.

Brother White was an accomplished musician and served for twenty years as a church organist and choir director. Brother White was Raised in Quinsigamond Lodge in 1900 and was its Master in 1908-9, later serving it as Treasurer for twenty years. He was a Charter member of Isaiah Thomas Lodge in 7921, dimitting in 1936. He was a Charter member of Matthew John Whittall Lodge in 1929, and its Master in 1930. He was District Deputy Grand Master for the Twenty-first Masonic District in 1920 and 1921, by appointment of Most Worshipful Arthur D. Prince. Brother White was also a member of all the bodies of both York and Scottish Rites. His tastes were eminently social, and at one time or another he was a member of nearly all the civic and social clubs in Worcester.

Brother White's life was full of service and usefulness. A lover of his fellow men, he made friends everywhere, and leaves a host to mourn his passing.

I cannot say, I will not say
That they are dead. They are just away!
With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand
They have wandered into an unknown land
And left us dreaming how very fair
It needs must be, since they linger there.
And you - O you who the wildest yearn
For the old time step and the glad return
Think of them faring on as here
In the love of there as the love of here.
Think of them still as the same, I say
They are not dead. They are just away!

WHITING, JOSEPH J. d. 1863

From Proceedings, Page VI-455:

The Grand Master also announced the sudden death of Joseph J. Whiting, a highly respectable and beloved member of Aberdour Lodge of Boston. Though not a member of the Grand Lodge, he was so universally esteemed by his Brethren, and was so worthy a mason and citizen, that the Grand Master said he could not feel at liberty to pass over his decease in silence.

WHITING, WILLIAM FAIRFIELD 1864-1936

From Proceedings, Page 1936-144:

Right Worshipful Brother Whiting was born in Holyoke July 21, 1864, and died there August 31,1936.

Brother Whiting was the son of William Whiting (a member of Mount Tom Lodge) who was the founder of the Whiting paper Company. He was educated in the Holyoke public schools and at Amherst College. On graduation he entered his father's paper mill and built the business into its present state of leadership.

Brother Whiting was intensely interested in politics,- city, state and national. Although often solicited to do so, he always refused to be a candidate for office except as a delegate to Republican National Conventions. He sat in four of these, and it was largely through his influence that Calvin Coolidge was nominated for the Vice-Presidency. He was a life-long friend of Mr. Coolidge, and was by him appointed Secretary of Commerce toward the close of his second term. Though not an office holder, he was a wise and trusted political adriiser and wielded for many years an enormous political influence.

He was for many years president of the Holyoke Library and of the Holyoke Hospital, and was one of the sponsors of the Holyoke Museum. He was an active and interested member and a liberal supporter of the Second. Congregational Church.

When William Whiting Lodge, named for William F. Whiting's father, was instituted, Brother Whiting was one of the first to receive the degrees while the Lodge was under Dispensation in 1909. While always a loyal and Interested member of the Lodge, Brother whiting held no office until elected a Director of the Grand Lodge at the December meeting of 1928. After three years' service he felt compelled to declire reelection on account of the pressure of his private business.

Brother Whiting's death deprives his city of its leading citizen and our Fraternity of one of its most conspicuous members.

From Proceedings, Page 1936-175:

Rt. Wor. Brother Whiting was born in Holyoke, July 20, 1864, and died there August'31, 1936.

He was educated in the Holyoke public schools, Williston Academy, and Amherst College.

After iis graduation he entered business with his father and became nationally known as a manufacturer of fine writing paper. The son of a Congressman he became interested in poiitics, not for his own advancement but in fulfilment of his duties as a citizen. Always a staunch and loyal friend of Calvin Coolidge, he voted for him for President on all ten ballots at the Republican National Convention in 1920 and was instrumental in getting for his friend the Vice Presidential nomination' He was appointed Secretary of Commerce in the Coolidge Cabinet in 1928.

He was Director of several banks in Holyoke and Springfield; President and Director of the Holyoke Hospital for a number of years and President of the Holyoke Llbrary and Museum. He was a member of the Second Congregational Church.

Raised in William Whiting Lodge (named after his father) June 30, 1909, he always retained a strong interest in Freemasonry. At the dedication of the Holyoke Temple in l92I he and his brother Samuel R. Whiting presented a pipe organ to the Fraternity in memory of their father.

He was elected a Director of the Grand Lodge in 1928, refusing a reelection in t932 because ofother obligations.

Brother Whiting combined the qualities of leadership and friendliness in a remarkable degree. His benefactions to charitable institutions and struggling families, given in an unobtrusive and kindly way, endeared him to all who knew him. He was a splendid example of efficient leadership in business and social circles. Tolerant of the opinions of others, loyal in his service to the community and his country, he was an outstanding citizen and Brother. His life was a valuable contribution to the best interests of mankind.

Herbert W. Dean
Frederick W. Cope
Lewis J. White
Committee

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WILLIAMS, MARLBOROUGH 1818-1888

From Proceedings, Page 1888-69:

Yet another grief must I announce to you. On the evening of Monday, April 30th, Brother Marlborough Williams met with, us in this Temple at the constitution of Winthrop Lodge. On the next evening, Tuesday, he intended to visit his own Lodge, and left his home for that purpose. While on the way he became suddenly ill, and thought it advisable to return home. The symptoms soon became alarming, and he died that evening at nine o'clock.

For more than twenty years the sterling virtues of our friend and Brother, have been well known to me. His death only symbolized his life. Faithful in all his duties to the last moment of his existence, he presents to us a man whom we could honor, who undertook nothing without accepting it as a trust to be fulfilled, and whose life bore constant witness to the presence of those Masonic virtues which make for character, and which our Order aims to inculcate.

From Proceedings, Page 1888-217:

Marlborough Williams, the son of Ambrose and Mary H. Williams, was born in Boston, April 7, 1818. He died May 1, 1888, aged 70 years and 24 days. Nearly the whole of his life was passed in his native city. He early engaged in business in Faneuil Hall market, where he continued for forty-seven years, winning by his upright dealing the esteem and confidence of those who came into business relations with him.

Wor. Brother Williams was made a Mason in Revere Lodge in 1856, being the first initiate of that Lodge. He served the Lodge as Junior Warden in 1858 and 1859, and again in 1865 and 1866; Senior Warden in 1867 and 1868, and Wor. Master in 1869 and 1870.

He was exalted a Royal Arch Mason in St. Andrews Chapter in 1857, and was High Priest of that Chapter in 1863 and 1864. He was Grand Scribe of the Grand Chapter of Massachusetts in 1865. He was created a Knight Templar in De Molay Commandery in 1857, and was its Eminent Commander in 1871.

He served this Grand Lodge as Junior Grand Steward two years; Senior Grand Steward, three years; Senior Grand Deacon, two years; and was Grand Sword-Bearer at the time of his death.

In the Lodge and among his Brethren he was modest and unassuming, distrustful of his own abilities — never seeking preferment, but when it came, faithfully performing the duties which it involved. As a citizen he was held in universal esteem. His sterling integrity and frank cordiality gained the respect, and his kindliness of heart won the affection, of all. A worthy Brother has passed beyond the veil to receive from the Divine Master his reward, earned by "a patient continuance in well-doing."

Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES HARRIS,
HENRY K. DUNTON,
WARREN B. ELLIS,
Committee.

WRIGHT, ELIPHALET 1817-1907

From Proceedings, Page 1907-159, from Grand Master's Address:

Death has entered the portals of our Lodges eight hundred and ninety-seven times during the year. A great company, exceeding our largest Lodge, has passed on before us. Of this number is one to whom I wish specially to refer.

Dr. Eliphalet Wright, born in Hinsdale, April 21, 1817, died in Lee, Aug. 21, 1907, aged ninety years and four mouths. He graduated from the Berkshire Medical College, in Pittsfield, in 1848, and in the same year began active practice in Lee.

Brother Wright was made a Master Mason in 1854 and was the oldest Mason in point of age and' membership in Berkshire County. He was elected Master of Evening Star Lodge, of Lee, in 1869 and served in that office for the next ten years. In 1884 he was elected Chaplain, which office he held until his death. He stated that during his entire membership in Evening Star Lodge he had missed but one regular meeting.

On April 30 last at the first celebration of Past Masters'. Night of Evening Star Lodge, he occupied the East and raised two candidates. His funeral was held August 24 and during the services all business in the town of Lee was suspended. He was buried with Masonic rites.

Not long before his death, in an interview with him, he stated that the philosophy of his life had always been as follows:

"I simply came on down through the years. did what I thought was my part, taking the world and its people as I found them, trying to teach as opportunity offered that to love one another is the best law of universal brotherhood, and that the call of the affiicted is the first command."

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