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** 1913-181: Address by Rt. Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLTDavis Thomas W. Davis], Recording Grand Secretary, with brief biographical notes on Past Grand Master [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMOliver Oliver].
 
** 1913-181: Address by Rt. Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLTDavis Thomas W. Davis], Recording Grand Secretary, with brief biographical notes on Past Grand Master [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMOliver Oliver].
 
** 1913-184: Contents of corner-stone box.
 
** 1913-184: Contents of corner-stone box.
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** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StMaryNewtonCentenary1913 Description of Ceremonies].
  
 
* 10/13: 1913-186. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASomerville Somerville]. Constitution of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Somerville Somerville] Lodge.
 
* 10/13: 1913-186. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASomerville Somerville]. Constitution of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Somerville Somerville] Lodge.
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** 1913-194: Remarks by various Brothers and Rev. Bro. W. Dewees Roberts of the St. Andrew's Mission.
 
** 1913-194: Remarks by various Brothers and Rev. Bro. W. Dewees Roberts of the St. Andrew's Mission.
 
** 1913-195: Contents of corner-stone box.
 
** 1913-195: Contents of corner-stone box.
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** ''Description of event, from New England Craftsman, Vol. IX, No. 3, December 1913, Page 97:''
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*** The corner stone of the St. Andrew's Protestant Episcopal Church at East Boston was laid Sunday, November 23, by Most Worshipful Brotheir Everett C. Benton, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, assisted by Deputy Grand Master [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLHFletcher Herbert E. Fletcher]; Senior Grand Warden [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMLAbbott Leon M. Abbott]; Acting Junior Grand Warden, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLWSoule W. H. H. Soule]; Acting Grand Treasurer, James Reason; Worshipful Milber A. Dykeman, G. D.; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLCPeck Chauncy E. Peck] and Horatio B. Hackett, junior Grand Stewards; Rt. Worshipful [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLTDavis Thomas W. Davis], Grand Secretary; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLWOdell W. H. L. Odell], P. D. G. M.; Charles A. Esty, D. D. G. M.; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLRLearned Roscoe E. Learned], D. D. G. M.; and Grand Chaplains [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLEHorton Edward A. Horton] and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLRPBush R. Perry Bush]. They were escorted to the church site by the Worshipful Master and members of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLWOdell Hammatt Hammatt] Lodge of Masons of East Boston.
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*** The chairman of the building committee, the Rev. D. W. Roberts, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, addressing Grand Master Benton, said: "In behalf of the members of St. Andrew's Parish I now request you to lay the cornerstone of this church in accordance with the forms of your ancient and honorable fraternity."
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*** Grand Master Benton replied: "From time immemorial it has been the custom of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, when requested to do so, to signalize with ancient forms the beginning and the completion of structures erected for the worship of God, for benevolent and charitable objects, for the commemoration and encouragement of deeds of valor and patriotism and for the purposes of the administration of justice and free government. This corner-stone we may therefore lay in accordance with our law; and thus testifying our appreciation of the duties and privileges of liberty regulated by law and our respect for duly constituted authority, we shall proceed in accordance with ancient usage."
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*** The divine blessing was then invoked by Grand Chaplains Edward A. Horton and R. Perry Bush. The Stone was then placed in position with the regular ceremony. An address was made by the Rev. Frederick B. Allen, who read letters from Bishops Lawrence and Babcock.
  
 
=== FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ===
 
=== FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ===
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Mosaic Mosaic] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MADanvers Danvers], 1870)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Mosaic Mosaic] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MADanvers Danvers], 1870)
  
==== DISTRICT 10: Newburyport ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANewburyport10_1911-1926 DISTRICT 10: Newburyport] ====
'''Harrison C. Austin, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
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'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAOtherBrothersA#AUSTIN.2C_HARRISON_C._1868-1920 Harrison C. Austin], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xiv''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xiv''
  
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Bethany Bethany] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMerrimac Merrimac], 1868)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Bethany Bethany] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMerrimac Merrimac], 1868)
  
==== DISTRICT 11: Lawrence ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALawrence11_1911-1926 DISTRICT 11: Lawrence] ====
'''Arthur D. Marble, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
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'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAOtherBrothersM#MARBLE.2C_ARTHUR_D._1853-1934 Arthur D. Marble], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xv''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xv''
  
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Cochichewick Cochichewick] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANAndover North Andover], 1874)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Cochichewick Cochichewick] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANAndover North Andover], 1874)
  
==== DISTRICT 12: Lowell ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALowell12_1911-1926 DISTRICT 12: Lowell] ====
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLHPollard Henry G. Pollard], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLHPollard Henry G. Pollard], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xvi''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xvi''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=ThomasTalbot Thomas Talbot] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABillerica Billerica], 1889)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=ThomasTalbot Thomas Talbot] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABillerica Billerica], 1889)
  
==== DISTRICT 13: Fitchburg ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFitchburg13_1911-1926 DISTRICT 13: Fitchburg] ====
 
'''Albert Nelson Ellis, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Albert Nelson Ellis, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xvii''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xvii''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Athol Athol] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAAthol Athol], 1872)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Athol Athol] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAAthol Athol], 1872)
  
==== DISTRICT 14: Greenfield ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGreenfield14_1911-1926 DISTRICT 14: Greenfield] ====
 
'''Arthur P. Delabarre, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Arthur P. Delabarre, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xviii''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xviii''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountSugarLoaf Mount Sugar Loaf] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASDeerfield South Deerfield], 1912)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountSugarLoaf Mount Sugar Loaf] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASDeerfield South Deerfield], 1912)
  
==== DISTRICT 15: North Adams ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANorthAdams15_1911-1926 DISTRICT 15: North Adams] ====
 
'''Charles D. Tefft, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Charles D. Tefft, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xix''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xix''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Greylock Greylock] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANAdams North Adams], 1871)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Greylock Greylock] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANAdams North Adams], 1871)
  
==== DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAPittsfield16_1911-1926 DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield] ====
 
'''Carl Wurtzbach, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Carl Wurtzbach, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xx''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xx''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Unity2 Unity] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MADalton Dalton], 1896)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Unity2 Unity] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MADalton Dalton], 1896)
  
==== DISTRICT 17: Holyoke ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAHolyoke17_1911-1926 DISTRICT 17: Holyoke] ====
 
'''Eugene L. Sheldon, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Eugene L. Sheldon, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxi''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxi''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=WilliamWhiting William Whiting] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAHolyoke Holyoke], 1909)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=WilliamWhiting William Whiting] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAHolyoke Holyoke], 1909)
  
==== DISTRICT 18: Springfield ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASpringfield18_1911-1926 DISTRICT 18: Springfield] ====
'''William E. Gibbs, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''10 Lodges''<br>
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'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAOtherBrothersG#GIBBS.2C_WILLIAM_E._1859-1935 William E. Gibbs], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''10 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxii''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxii''
  
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountOrthodox Mount Orthodox] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWSpringfield West Springfield], 1913)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountOrthodox Mount Orthodox] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWSpringfield West Springfield], 1913)
  
==== DISTRICT 19: Palmer ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAPalmer19_1911-1926 DISTRICT 19: Palmer] ====
'''John A. Coburn, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
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'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAOtherBrothersC#COBURN.2C_JOHN_A._1857-1932 John A. Coburn], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxiii''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxiii''
  
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Vernon Vernon] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABelchertown Belchertown], 1869)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Vernon Vernon] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABelchertown Belchertown], 1869)
  
==== DISTRICT 20: Southbridge ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASouthbridge20_1911-1926 DISTRICT 20: Southbridge] ====
 
'''C. Fred Hill, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''C. Fred Hill, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxiv''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxiv''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MeridianSun2 Meridian Sun] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANBrookfield North Brookfield], 1894)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MeridianSun2 Meridian Sun] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANBrookfield North Brookfield], 1894)
  
==== DISTRICT 21: Worcester ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWorcester21_1911-1926 DISTRICT 21: Worcester] ====
'''Henry H. Dyke, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
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'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAOtherBrothersD#DYKE.2C_HENRY_HERBERT_1857-1941 Henry H. Dyke], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxv''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxv''
  
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=RufusPutnam Rufus Putnam] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MARutland Rutland], 1912)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=RufusPutnam Rufus Putnam] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MARutland Rutland], 1912)
  
==== DISTRICT 22: Blackstone ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABlackstone22_1911-1926 DISTRICT 22: Blackstone] ====
 
'''Herbert W. Shaw, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Herbert W. Shaw, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxvi''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxvi''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Granite Granite] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANorthbridge Northbridge], 1880)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Granite Granite] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANorthbridge Northbridge], 1880)
  
==== DISTRICT 23: Milford ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMilford23_1911-1926 DISTRICT 23: Milford] ====
'''Marshall L. Perrin, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
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'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAOtherBrothersP#PERRIN.2C_MARSHALL_L._1855-1935 Marshall L. Perrin], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxvii''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxvii''
  
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Alpha Alpha] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFramingham Framingham], 1875)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Alpha Alpha] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFramingham Framingham], 1875)
  
==== DISTRICT 24: Marlborough ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMarlborough24_1911-1926 DISTRICT 24: Marlborough] ====
 
'''Francis D. Newton, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Francis D. Newton, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxviii''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxviii''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=CharlesAWelch Charles A. Welch] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMaynard Maynard], 1872)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=CharlesAWelch Charles A. Welch] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMaynard Maynard], 1872)
  
==== DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAHydePark25_1911-1926 DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park] ====
'''Edward J. Ellis, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
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'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAOtherBrothersE#ELLIS.2C_EDWARD_JARVIS_1854-1939 Edward J. Ellis], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxix''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxix''
  
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Prospect Prospect] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MARoslindale Roslindale], 1890)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Prospect Prospect] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MARoslindale Roslindale], 1890)
  
==== DISTRICT 26: Quincy ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAQuincy26_1911-1926 DISTRICT 26: Quincy] ====
 
'''Walter S. Pinkham, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Walter S. Pinkham, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxx''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxx''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Wollaston Wollaston] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWollaston Wollaston], 1899)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Wollaston Wollaston] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWollaston Wollaston], 1899)
  
==== DISTRICT 27: Plymouth ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAPlymouth27_1911-1926 DISTRICT 27: Plymouth] ====
 
'''Harvey A. Soule, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Harvey A. Soule, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxxi''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxxi''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Satuit Satuit] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAScituate Scituate], 1875)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Satuit Satuit] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAScituate Scituate], 1875)
  
==== DISTRICT 28: Taunton ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MATaunton28_1911-1926 DISTRICT 28: Taunton] ====
'''William H. Allen, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
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'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANecrologiesAG#ALLEN.2C_WILLIAM_HOWARD_1868-1948 William H. Allen], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxxii''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxxii''
  
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=CharlesHTitus Charles H. Titus] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MATaunton Taunton], 1872)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=CharlesHTitus Charles H. Titus] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MATaunton Taunton], 1872)
  
==== DISTRICT 29: Brockton ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABrockton29_1911-1926 DISTRICT 29: Brockton] ====
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLODickerman Olin D. Dickerman], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLODickerman Olin D. Dickerman], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxxiii''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxxiii''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Satucket Satucket] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAEBridgewater East Bridgewater], 1881)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Satucket Satucket] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAEBridgewater East Bridgewater], 1881)
  
==== DISTRICT 30: Fall River ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFallRiver30_1911-1926 DISTRICT 30: Fall River] ====
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLWRidings William Ridings], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLWRidings William Ridings], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxxiv''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxxiv''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GeorgeHTaber George H. Taber] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFairhaven Fairhaven], 1872)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GeorgeHTaber George H. Taber] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFairhaven Fairhaven], 1872)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Narragansett Narragansett] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFallRiver Fall River], 1876)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Narragansett Narragansett] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFallRiver Fall River], 1876)
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Noquochoke Noquochoke] (South [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWestport Westport], 1878)  
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Noquochoke Noquochoke] (South [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWestport Westport], 1878)
  
==== DISTRICT 31: Nantucket ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANantucket31_1911-1926 DISTRICT 31: Nantucket] ====
 
'''Asa L. Pattee, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Asa L. Pattee, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxxv''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxxv''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Oriental Oriental] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAEdgartown Edgartown], 1866)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Oriental Oriental] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAEdgartown Edgartown], 1866)
  
==== DISTRICT 32: Provincetown ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAProvincetown32_1911-1926 DISTRICT 32: Provincetown] ====
 
'''J. Haydn Higgins, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''J. Haydn Higgins, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxxvi''
 
''Tabular: 1913-xxxvi''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StMartin St. Martin's] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAChatham Chatham], 1872)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StMartin St. Martin's] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAChatham Chatham], 1872)
  
==== CHILE DISTRICT ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAChile_1911-1926 CHILE DISTRICT] ====
'''David Urquhart, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''3 Lodges''<br>
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'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLDUrquhart David Urquhart], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''3 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: None''
 
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StJohnC St. John's (Concepción)] (Concepción, Chile, 1884)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StJohnC St. John's (Concepción)] (Concepción, Chile, 1884)
  
==== CHINA DISTRICT ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAChina_1911-1926 CHINA DISTRICT] ====
'''Stacy C. Ransom, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''3 Lodges''<br>
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'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLSRansom Stacy C. Ransom], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''3 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: None''
 
''Tabular: None''
  

Latest revision as of 00:02, 21 December 2015

1913

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EVERETT CHAMBERLIN BENTON, Grand Master

A portrait of the Grand Master appears on the Frontispiece and above.

Herbert E. Fletcher, Deputy Grand Master
Leon M. Abbott, Senior Grand Warden
Charles W. Schuler, Junior Grand Warden


QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston)

  • 03/12: 1913-22; (Rt. Wor. Herbert E. Fletcher, Deputy Grand Master, presiding)
  • 06/11: 1913-63;
  • 09/10: 1913-147;
  • 12/10: 1913-197; (Annual Communication)

03/12 Agenda

  • 03/12: 1913-40; Installation of District Deputy Grand Master of the 20th Masonic District, not present at the 1912 Feast of St. John.
  • 03/12: 1913-40; Reception of Grand High Priest Eugene A. Holton, and Past Grand Master Bernard G. Witt of Kentucky, General High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of the United States.
  • 03/12: 1913-46; Bequest of Edward F. Smith; presented to the Masonic Education and Charity Trust as "Edward F. Smith Fund."
  • 03/12: 1913-46; Disposition of income of the Grand Charity Fund.

06/11 Agenda

  • 06/11: 1913-85ff: A lengthy and detailed report on the case of Gifford Horace Greeley McGrew, expelled by the Grand Lodge in 1894; correspondence with the Grand Lodge of California.
  • 06/11: 1913-104; Assistance voted to Ohio due to flood and other disasters.
  • 06/11: 1913-108; A further report on John Paul Jones, following up the report in 1912. Address by Past Grand Master Charles T. Gallagher. A picture of the crypt of John Paul Jones in Annapolis appears opposite Page 1913-115.
  • 06/11: 1913-116; Request for recognition by the Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands; referred to committee.
    • 12/10: 1913-247; recognition granted.

09/10 Agenda

  • 09/10: 1913-154; Reception of Most Wor. Owen H. Williams, Grand Master of South Dakota.

12/10 Agenda

Grand Constitutions Amendment Proposals

  • 03/12: 1913-48; Proposed amendment to Part 4, Article 1, Section 5, regarding the extension of "equal and concurrent jurisdiction" to lodges in the following cities and towns: Boston, Quincy, Milton, Hyde Park, Brookline, Newton, Watertown, Belmont, Waltham, Lexington, Arlington, Winchester, Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, Malden, Everett, Revere, Chelsea. Referred to committee.
  • 09/10: 1913-162; Proposed amendment to Part 2, Article 2, Section 6, regarding the clerk of the Board of Masonic Relief.
  • 12/10; 1913-257; Proposed amendment to Part 4, Article 1, Section 3, regarding the appointment of District Grand Masters for the Chile and China Districts. Referred.
  • 12/10; 1913-279; Proposed amendment to Part 2, regarding the presentation of Past Masters' Jewels. Referred.
  • 12/10; 1913-280; Proposed amendment to Part 2, Article 2, Section 3, regarding members of the Board of Directors.

Grand Master's Address

  • 03/12: 1913-34; (by Deputy Grand Master Fletcher). Opening remarks; necrology.
  • 06/11: 1913-71; Opening remarks; notes on travel to Panama; necrology.
  • 09/10: 1913-155; Opening remarks; necrology.
  • 12/10: 1913-211; Opening remarks; necrology; visits; growth of the Fraternity, and the $5 fee for new initiates; new lodges in the jurisdiction; Masonic Home; Lodges in south America; Grand Master's itinerary; Indianapolis conference; foreign relations; Board of Directors report; Charity; Grand Master's intention to not accept re-election; concluding remarks.

Lodge By-Law Changes

Necrologies and Memorials

  • 03/12: 1913-34; Death of Wor. Winfield Scott Shrigley, former Proxy for Bethesda (Valparaiso); reported in Grand Master's Address.
  • 03/12: 1913-35; Death of Rt. Wor. Charles Henry Richardson, Past District Deputy Grand Master and Middlesex County Commissioner; reported in Grand Master's Address.
  • 03/12: 1913-35; Death of Rt. Wor. William Henry Phipps, Past District Deputy Grand Master; reported in Grand Master's Address.
  • 03/12: 1913-38; Death of Rt. Wor. Charles Henry Richardson, Past District Deputy Grand Master; reported in Grand Master's Address.
  • 06/11: 1913-74; Death of Rt. Wor. Isaac A.S. Steele, Past District Deputy Grand Master, and a state legislator; reported in Grand Master's Address.
  • 06/11: 1913-75; Death of Rt. Wor. Charles A. Bartlett, Past District Deputy Grand Master; reported in Grand Master's Address.
  • 06/11: 1913-83; Memorial for Rt. Wor. James Leonard Sherman, Past Junior Grand Warden; presented by Rt. Wor. Oliver A. Roberts for the committee.
  • 09/10: 1913-156; Death of Rt. Wor. John Carr, Past Senior Grand Warden; briefly mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
    • 12/10: 1913-211; again briefly mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
    • 12/10: 1913-288ff; Memorial presented by Wor. Frederick W. Klemm, for the Committee.
  • 09/10: 1913-156; Death of Rt. Wor. George F. Walker, Past Senior Grand Warden; briefly mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
    • 12/10: 1913-286; Memorial presented by Rt. Wor. Henry J. Mills, for the committee.
  • 09/10: 1913-156; Death of Rt. Wor. and Dr. Charles Plummer Morrill, Past District Deputy Grand Master; reported in Grand Master's Address.
  • 09/10: 1913-157: Death of Rt. Wor. Lewis M. Crane, Past District Deputy Grand Master; reported in Grand Master's Address.
  • 09/10: 1913-158; Memorial for Rt. Wor. James E. McCreery, Past Junior Grand Warden; presented by Rt. Wor. William Ridings, for the committee.
  • 12/10: 1913-211; Death of Most Wor. Henry Endicott, briefly mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
    • 12/10: 1913-281ff; Memorial, presented by the Recording Grand Secretary, on behalf of the committee.
  • 12/10: 1913-212: Death of Rt. Wor. George H. Foye, Past District Deputy Grand Master; reported in Grand Master's Address.
  • 12/10: 1913-213: Death of Rt. Wor. William White, Past District Deputy Grand Master; reported in Grand Master's Address.
  • 12/10: 1913-212: Death of Rt. Wor. William A. Smith, Past District Deputy Grand Master; reported in Grand Master's Address.
  • 12/10: 1913-297: Memorial for Rt. Wor. Joseph H. Gleason, Past Junior Grand Warden; presented by Rt. Wor. Charles S. Robertson, for the committee.

Petitions for Charters

  • 03/12: 1913-45; Rufus Putnam U.D., Rutland; Records and By-Laws "not received in season" for proper evaluation; dispensation continued three additional months.
    • 06/11: 1913-106; charter granted.
  • 12/10: 1913-253; Canal Zone U.D., Ancon, Canal Zone]; granted.

Petition for Dispensation for Lodges

GRAND MASTER'S TRIP TO PANAMA AND CHILE

The first organized Masonic activity in the Canal Zone dates from 1898. Sojourners Lodge #874 in Colon, Republic of Panama, received its charter from the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and experienced rapid growth in its early years. Many Americans employed by the Canal or the Panama Railroad applied to receive the degrees in or for affiliation with Sojourners Lodge, causing the membership to become more and more predominantly American.

Due to the length of time between communications with the Grand Lodge of Scotland, the members of Sojourners sought to form a tie instead with a Grand Lodge in the United States.

During the early part of 1913, Grand Master Benton, his Deputy Grand Master, Recording Grand Secretary Thomas Davis, and a party of Masons made a voyage to the Canal Zone and to Chile. The previous year, the Grand Lodge had granted a charter to Sojourners Lodge, and a dispensation to Canal Zone Lodge, and the Grand Master determined (and announced at the Feast of St. John in 1912) that he would pay fraternal visits to these two lodges and to the established lodges in Chile - Bethesda, St. John's (Concepción), and Huelen. He provided a full account of the trip in the 1913 Proceedings.

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M.W. Everett C. Benton and Brethren at Bethesda Lodge, Valparaiso
February 8, 1913

GRAND MASTER'S ITINERARY

  • Recorded beginning on Page 1913-72:
    • Departure on 01/08 with the Deputy Grand Master, traveling by ship to Colon.
    • Constitution of Sojourners Lodge on 01/18.
    • Visit to Canal Zone, U.D. on 01/19, followed by a banquet in Ancon.
    • Departure by the Deputy Grand Master on 01/21; Grand Master sailed from Balboa for Valparaiso.
  • Recorded beginning on Page 1913-225:
    • Arrival of the S.S. Huasco in Valparaiso (02/05), reception by the District Deputy and a delegation from Bethesda Lodge. Escort to the Royal Hotel. Tour of Valparaiso.
    • Escort by Rt. Wor. David Urquhart for the Grand Master to Independencia Lodge, Valparaiso. (02/06)
    • Visit to water reservoir at Penuelas. Visit to Star and Thistle Lodge #308. (02/07)
    • Visit to Fiscal Mole and cemetery. Banquet with various lodges meeting jointly, including those under Chilean, Scotland, England and Massachusetts jurisdiction. A "flashlight photo" was taken (which appears opposite Page 1913-228). About 220 Brethren were in attendance. (02/08)
    • Mrs. Benton and family departed by express train to Santiago, while the Grand Master and District Deputy began "a nine hundred mile trip to visit our other two lodges in Chile." The party was met at the Santiago railroad station by a delegation from Huelen Lodge and other distinguished Masons. (02/09)
    • Night train to Concepción. "Very nearly if not all of the English-speaking Brethren" residing in Concepción were present at the meeting of St. John's (Concepción). The Grand Master presented "a beautiful illuminated address which had been sent by St. John's Lodge of Boston" (text included, beginning on Page 1913-230.) (02/10)
    • Return to Santiago; fraternal visit to Huelen Lodge. (02/11)
    • Trip across the Andes and across the continent; District Deputy Grand Master traveled with the party as far as Los Angeles.

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS IN PANAMA

  • 01/18: 1913-1. Special Communication at Cristobal, Canal Zone. Constitution of Sojourners Lodge.
    • 1913-2: Grand Lodge opened in the Canal Commission Headquarters. The Grand Lodge was received by the Brethren of the new Lodge.
    • 1913-2: Ceremony of constitution and installation of officers.
    • 1913-3: Address by the Grand Master.
    • 1913-4: Initial organization of Sojourners Lodge, with Wor. Eli D. Sims as its first Master. A list of the 190 Charter members of the lodge.

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Hotel Tivoli Dining Room and Exterior, Ancon, Canal Zone

  • 01/19: 1913-8. Special Communication at Ancon, Canal Zone. Fraternal visit to Canal Zone, U.D.
    • 1913-8: Opening of Grand Lodge and reception into the lodge-room.
    • 1913-9: Brief address by the Grand Master to the Brethren "congratulating them upon the honor of taking part in the first meeting held upon the Pacific coast by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts." Remarks by the Deputy Grand Master and Recording Secretary.
    • 1913-9: Banquet at the Tivoli Hotel (shown above).

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

  • 01/28: 1913-10. Lowell. Dedication of Masonic Apartments. Senior Grand Warden Leon M. Abbott presiding.
    • 1913-11. Grand Lodge arrived on "a special car attached to the five-o'clock P.M. train for Lowell" and were greeted by several Brethren who escorted the officers to the Yorick Club for a banquet, following which they were conducted to the old Masonic Apartments.
    • 1913-11: Opening of Grand Lodge, and a procession to the new Lodge-room. "Nearly a thousand members of the Craft were reported as being present in the Lodge-room and the rooms adjoining, many being unable to get into the crowded Lodge-room." The Acting Grand Master was received by Wor. Frank D. Proctor, Master of Pentucket Lodge.
    • 1913-12: Order of Exercises.
    • 1913-14: Address by Acting Grand Master Abbott.
    • 1913-15: Closing exercises. Report on the contributions of furniture and ornamentations from the various Lodges.
    • 1913-16: Presentation of an oil portrait of Rt. Wor. Solon W. Stevens.
    • 1913-16: Message from the Deputy Grand Master.

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Upham's Corner, showing Lodge Hall

  • 05/01: 1913-51. Dorchester. Constitution of Dorchester Lodge.
    • 1913-53. Opening of Grand Lodge in the Masonic Hall at Upham's Corner. Procession into lodge hall.
    • 1913-53: Constitution ceremony and installation of officers. The Revere Charge was read.
    • 1913-54: Presentation of a Past Master's Jewel to Wor. William F. Schellenbach, Master under dispensation, by the Grand Master and Wor. Frank M. Weymouth. Brief Address by the Grand Master. Note that more than sixty lodges were represented on this occasion.
    • 1913-55: Organization for 1913; list of charter members.
  • 05/27: 1913-58. Wellesley. Constitution of Wellesley Lodge.
    • 1913-59. Opening of Grand Lodge in the Masonic Hall. Procession into lodge hall.
    • 1913-59: Constitution ceremony and installation of officers. The Revere Charge was read.
    • 1913-60: The Deputy Grand Master assumed the East, as the Grand Master was obliged to retire. Remarks by various Brothers.
    • 1913-61: Organization for 1913; list of charter members.
  • 06/14: 1913-118. Weymouth. Laying of corner-stone for a Masonic Temple.
    • 1913-119: Opening of Grand Lodge at the Masonic Apartments in Odd Fellows' Building.
    • 1913-119: Procession with the escort of Orphan's Hope Lodge to the new building site on Broad Street.
    • 1913-119: Corner-stone laying ceremony. Rt. Wor. William H.H. Soule, acting as Junior Grand Warden, had occupied the same role when the lodge room was dedicated in 1884.
    • 1913-120: Address by Past Grand Master Charles T. Gallagher on the ancestry of George Washington. A tablet from Holy Trinity in London, displaying the Washington Arms, appears opposite Page 1913-121; the Washington arms appear opposite Page 1913-122' Washington's family tree appears on Page 1913-131.
    • 1913-133: Contents of corner-stone box.
  • 07/01: 1913-135. Rutland. Constitution of Rufus Putnam Lodge.
    • 1913-136. Opening of Grand Lodge in the Masonic Hall. Procession into lodge hall.
    • 1913-136: Constitution ceremony and installation of officers. The Revere Charge was read.
    • 1913-137: Address by Wor. and Rev. R. Perry Bush.
    • 1913-140: Collation at the hotel in Rutland.
    • 1913-141: Organization for 1913; list of charter members.
  • 07/08: 1913-142. South Deerfield. Constitution of Mount Sugar Loaf Lodge.
    • 1913-143. Opening of Grand Lodge in the Masonic Hall. Procession into lodge hall.
    • 1913-143: Constitution ceremony and installation of officers. The Grand Master presented the new Master with a gavel made from the wood from the forests of Mount Lebanon. The Revere Charge was read.
    • 1913-143: Address by Wor. and Rev. R. Perry Bush.
    • 1913-144: Collation at Red Men's Hall, with more than three hundred brethren present. Bro. Chester D. Stiles officiated as toastmaster.
    • 1913-145: Organization for 1913; list of charter members.
  • 09/12: 1913-164. Worcester. Laying of corner-stone for the Masonic Temple on Ionic Avenue. Deputy Grand Master Herbert E. Fletcher officiating.
    • 1913-165: Opening of Grand Lodge at the Masonic Hall on Pearl Street. Procession through the city with building committee, bands, York Rite bodies, and members of Quinsigamond, Athelstan, Montacute and Morning Star Lodges.
    • 1913-165: Corner-stone laying ceremony.
    • 1913-166: Address by Rev. Bro. H. Stiles Bradley.
    • 1913-172: Banquet at the Hotel Bancroft, with brief addresses by various Brothers.
    • 1913-172: Contents of corner-stone box.
  • 09/29: 1913-175. Newton Lower Falls. Re-laying of a corner-stone of St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Deputy Grand Master Herbert E. Fletcher officiating.
    • 1913-176: Opening of Grand Lodge. Procession with officers of the church, and brethren of Meridian and Dalhousie Lodges.
    • 1913-176: Examination of the original stone and contents of the box which was placed in the corner-stone in 1813; it was laid "with permission of" Grand Master Timothy Bigelow, officiated by Deputy Grand Master Francis J. Oliver. Description of the contents and the original corner-stone laying.
    • 1913-181: Corner-stone laying ceremony.
    • 1913-181: Address by Rt. Wor. Thomas W. Davis, Recording Grand Secretary, with brief biographical notes on Past Grand Master Oliver.
    • 1913-184: Contents of corner-stone box.
    • Description of Ceremonies.
  • 10/13: 1913-186. Somerville. Constitution of Somerville Lodge.
    • 1913-187. Opening of Grand Lodge in the Masonic Hall. Procession into lodge hall.
    • 1913-188: Constitution ceremony and installation of officers. The Revere Charge was read.
    • 1913-189: Address by the Master of the Lodge.
    • 1913-190: Organization for 1913; list of charter members.
  • 11/23: 1913-193. Orient Heights. Laying of a corner-stone of St. Andrew's Protestant Episcopal Church.
    • 1913-194: Opening of Grand Lodge at the residence of Bro. Edgar L. Parsons, Senior Warden of Hammatt Lodge.
    • 1913-194: Procession with brethren of Hammatt Lodge to the church site at the corner of Collins and Bayswater Streets.
    • 1913-194: Corner-stone laying ceremony.
    • 1913-194: Remarks by various Brothers and Rev. Bro. W. Dewees Roberts of the St. Andrew's Mission.
    • 1913-195: Contents of corner-stone box.
    • Description of event, from New England Craftsman, Vol. IX, No. 3, December 1913, Page 97:
      • The corner stone of the St. Andrew's Protestant Episcopal Church at East Boston was laid Sunday, November 23, by Most Worshipful Brotheir Everett C. Benton, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, assisted by Deputy Grand Master Herbert E. Fletcher; Senior Grand Warden Leon M. Abbott; Acting Junior Grand Warden, W. H. H. Soule; Acting Grand Treasurer, James Reason; Worshipful Milber A. Dykeman, G. D.; Chauncy E. Peck and Horatio B. Hackett, junior Grand Stewards; Rt. Worshipful Thomas W. Davis, Grand Secretary; W. H. L. Odell, P. D. G. M.; Charles A. Esty, D. D. G. M.; Roscoe E. Learned, D. D. G. M.; and Grand Chaplains Edward A. Horton and R. Perry Bush. They were escorted to the church site by the Worshipful Master and members of Hammatt Hammatt Lodge of Masons of East Boston.
      • The chairman of the building committee, the Rev. D. W. Roberts, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, addressing Grand Master Benton, said: "In behalf of the members of St. Andrew's Parish I now request you to lay the cornerstone of this church in accordance with the forms of your ancient and honorable fraternity."
      • Grand Master Benton replied: "From time immemorial it has been the custom of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, when requested to do so, to signalize with ancient forms the beginning and the completion of structures erected for the worship of God, for benevolent and charitable objects, for the commemoration and encouragement of deeds of valor and patriotism and for the purposes of the administration of justice and free government. This corner-stone we may therefore lay in accordance with our law; and thus testifying our appreciation of the duties and privileges of liberty regulated by law and our respect for duly constituted authority, we shall proceed in accordance with ancient usage."
      • The divine blessing was then invoked by Grand Chaplains Edward A. Horton and R. Perry Bush. The Stone was then placed in position with the regular ceremony. An address was made by the Rev. Frederick B. Allen, who read letters from Bishops Lawrence and Babcock.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston, 12/27/1913)

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Curtis Guild
From the collection of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts


  • 1913-305: Opening and roll call.
  • 1913-307: Reception of Most Wor. Elmer P. Spofford, Grand Master of Maine.
  • 1913-308: Installation of Grand Master Melvin M. Johnson. Installation of other Grand Lodge officers.
  • 1913-315: Report of Recording Grand Secretary: 3,373 Master Mason diplomas issued in 1913.
  • 1913-318: Feast of St. John, listing toasts and names of speakers:
    • 1913-318: Grand Master Benton.
    • 1913-320: Grand Chaplain, Rev. and Wor. Edward A. Horton.
    • 1913-325: Grand Chaplain, Rev. and Wor. R. Perry Bush.
    • 1913-330: Grand Chaplain, Rt. Rev. and Bro. John W. Hamilton.
    • 1913-339: Grand Chaplain, Rev. and Bro. Frank W. Merrick.
    • 1913-344: Letter from Bro. Thomas R. Marshall, Vice President.
    • 1913-345: Address by Grand Master Melvin M. Johnson; remarks on the union of the various Grand Lodges of England.
    • 1913-359: Former Governor of Massachusetts, Bro. John L. Bates.
    • 1913-371: Bro. Roscoe Pound; address on William Preston.
    • 1913-380: Former Governor of Massachusetts, Bro. Curtis Guild.
    • 1913-390: Rt. Wor. Emery B. Gibbs; presentation of a bouquet by his mother Lodge, Monitor.

LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1913

There were 32 districts in Massachusetts in 1913, as well as districts for Chile and China and a special area for the Canal Zone.

DISTRICT 1: Boston

Walter B. Tripp, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-v

DISTRICT 2: Cambridge

Roscoe E. Learned, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-vi

DISTRICT 3: East Boston

Charles A. Estey, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-vii

DISTRICT 4: South Boston

Freedland D. Leslie, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges + 1 U.D.
Tabular: 1913-viii

DISTRICT 5: Waltham

Emery B. Gibbs, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-ix

DISTRICT 6: Somerville

George C. Hill, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-x

DISTRICT 7: Malden

William F. Deadman, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xi

DISTRICT 8: Lynn

David G. Bartlet, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xii

DISTRICT 9: Gloucester

Walter H. Smith, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xiii

DISTRICT 10: Newburyport

Harrison C. Austin, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xiv

DISTRICT 11: Lawrence

Arthur D. Marble, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xv

DISTRICT 12: Lowell

Henry G. Pollard, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xvi

DISTRICT 13: Fitchburg

Albert Nelson Ellis, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xvii

DISTRICT 14: Greenfield

Arthur P. Delabarre, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xviii

DISTRICT 15: North Adams

Charles D. Tefft, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xix

DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield

Carl Wurtzbach, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xx

DISTRICT 17: Holyoke

Eugene L. Sheldon, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xxi

DISTRICT 18: Springfield

William E. Gibbs, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xxii

DISTRICT 19: Palmer

John A. Coburn, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xxiii

DISTRICT 20: Southbridge

C. Fred Hill, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xxiv

DISTRICT 21: Worcester

Henry H. Dyke, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xxv

DISTRICT 22: Blackstone

Herbert W. Shaw, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xxvi

DISTRICT 23: Milford

Marshall L. Perrin, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xxvii

DISTRICT 24: Marlborough

Francis D. Newton, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xxviii

DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park

Edward J. Ellis, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xxix

DISTRICT 26: Quincy

Walter S. Pinkham, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xxx

DISTRICT 27: Plymouth

Harvey A. Soule, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xxxi

DISTRICT 28: Taunton

William H. Allen, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xxxii

DISTRICT 29: Brockton

Olin D. Dickerman, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xxxiii

DISTRICT 30: Fall River

William Ridings, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xxxiv

DISTRICT 31: Nantucket

Asa L. Pattee, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xxxv

DISTRICT 32: Provincetown

J. Haydn Higgins, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1913-xxxvi

CHILE DISTRICT

David Urquhart, District Deputy Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: None

CHINA DISTRICT

Stacy C. Ransom, District Deputy Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: None

CANAL ZONE

2 Lodges


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