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MOUNT HOREB LODGE (West Harwich / Dennis)

Location: West Harwich; Harwich (1880); Dennis (1972)

Chartered By: Winslow Lewis

Charter Date: 12/13/1855 V-592

Precedence Date: 11/08/1854

Current Status: Active


PAST MASTERS

  • Nehemiah D. Kelley, 1854-1856
  • Joseph K. Baker, Jr., 1857-1859, 1863, 1864
  • Anthony K. Chase, 1860, 1861
  • Veranus B. Nickerson, 1862
  • Ozias C. Baker, 1865-1867, 1869-1872
  • Benjamin P. Sears, 1868
  • Abner L. Ellis, 1873, 1874
  • Luther Fisk, 1875-1877; SN
  • David Fisk, 1878, 1879
  • Erastus Chase, 1880, 1881
  • Silvester Baker, 1882, 1885-1887
  • Henry H. Fisk, 1888-1890
  • Cyrus Crowell, 1891
  • Frederick Cobb, 1892, 1893
  • Henry C. Berry, 1894, 1895
  • Sullivan W. Rodgers, 1896, 1897
  • William M. Rodgers, 1898, 1899
  • James H. Jenks, Jr., 1900, 1901
  • Watson F. Baker, 1902, 1903
  • Jonathan P. Edwards, 1904, 1905
  • Henry C. Howes, 1906, 1907
  • Jonathan Nickerson, 1908, 1909
  • Aurthur C. Hall, 1910, 1911
  • Henry B. Hart, 1912, 1913; SN
  • John P. Nickerson, 1914, 1915
  • Clarence V. Bitter, 1916, 1917
  • Clarence A. Davis, 1918
  • Earnest S. Osbourne, 1919, 1920
  • Harry J. Davidson, 1921, 1922
  • Clarence M. Nickerson, 1923, 1924
  • Frederick A. Eldridge, 1925, 1926
  • Earle M. Davidson, 1927, 1928
  • Nathan D. Eldridge, 1929, 1930, 1945; Mem
  • Owen B. Murray, 1931, 1932; Mem
  • Brant D. Ellis, 1933, 1934
  • Henry B. Enos, 1935, 1936
  • William C. Kelley, 1937, 1938
  • Emmons H. Bradford, 1939, 1940
  • Horace K. Hentz, 1941, 1942
  • John A. Turner, 1943, 1944
  • Dean S. Sears, 1946, 1947; N
  • George R. Foss, 1948, 1949
  • Frederick A. Eldredge, Jr., 1950
  • Benjamin P. Chase, 1951
  • Earl L. Small, 1952, 1953
  • David Chase, 1954, 1955
  • John F. Rodgers, Sr., 1956
  • George H. Canham, 1957; N
  • Earle H. Foss, 1958; N
  • James E. Thistle, Sr., 1959, 1960
  • Robert D. Speakman, 1961
  • Clarence E. Nocross, 1962
  • Charles S. Kennedy, 1963
  • Edward L. Perkins, 1964, 1965
  • Earl H. Whittemore, Jr., 1966, 1967
  • James P. Mashoke, 1968
  • Wayne R. Ellis, 1969
  • Charles E. Chamberlain, Jr., 1970
  • James E. Thistle, Jr., 1971, 1972, 1984
  • Ronald F. Thistle, 1973
  • Robert C. Eldred, Jr., 1974
  • Robert E. Howes, 1975, 1976; N
  • Paul M. Henderson, 1977
  • Gil J. Condinho, 1978
  • Alfred H. Henderson, 1979
  • Wilfred E. Schofield, 1980
  • Glenn B. Coffin, 1981, 1982
  • Hughson F.C. Hawley III, 1983-1985
  • Glennard Decker, 1986
  • John H. Draper, 1987
  • Chronis Kalivas, 1988, 1995, 2002
  • John H. Trotter, 1989
  • William J. Rogers, Jr., 1990; N
  • Robert C. Chamberlain, 1991
  • Keith M. Lewis, 1992
  • W. Bradford Morse, 1993; PDDGM
  • Seth H. Crowell, 1994
  • James A. Gilrein, II, 1996, 2005; PDDGM
  • Albert B. Noyes, 1997
  • Mario B. Mere, 1998
  • Jimmie W. St.Pierre, 1999
  • Paul R. Cudak, 2000
  • Erik R.P. Houser, 2001
  • Richard A. Mathews, Jr., 2003
  • Paul E. Sweetser, 2004
  • David R. Brecken, 2006, 2012
  • Robert E. Dalpe* , 2007
  • Herbert G. Bell, II, 2008, 2009
  • Luke H. Furey, 2010, 2011

REFERENCES IN GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS

ANNIVERSARIES

  • 1929 (75th Anniversary)
  • 1954 (Centenary)
  • 1979 (125th Anniversary)
  • 2006 (150th Anniversary)

VISITS BY GRAND MASTER

BY-LAW CHANGES

1871 1879 1884 1897 1898 1900 1904 1912 1913 1922 1929 1933 1950 1956 1969 1970 1971 1972 1975 1979 1988 1990 1997 2000 2006 2008

HISTORY

  • 1929 (75th Anniversary History, 1929-188)
  • 1954 (Centenary History, 1954-147)

OTHER

  • 1877 (Jurisdictional dispute, 1877-155; 1877-209)
  • 1880 (Jurisdictional ruling, 1880-8; 1880-70)
  • 1896 (Jurisdictional dispute, 1896-379)
  • 1901 (Jurisdictional dispute, 1901-31, 1901-101)
  • 1907 (Complaint on jurisdiction, 1907-94)
  • 1924 (Participation in Hyannis cornerstone laying, 1924-371)
  • 1956 (Participation in cornerstone laying, 1956-330)

EVENTS

OFFICER LIST, DECEMBER 1856

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XVI, No. 4, January 1857, Page 128:

The officers of Mt. Horeb Lodge at West Harwich, Mass , were installed on the evening of the 25th Dec.; after which the Brethren united in a Christmas' Supper together. The ceremony of installation was performed by the P. M. Brother N. D. Kelley. The principal officers are—

  • Joseph K. Baker, Jr., W. M.
  • Samuel D. Chase, S. W.
  • B. W. Edridge, J. W.
  • E. G. Deane, Treas.
  • W. A. Ansell, Sec.

INSTALLATION, DECEMBER 1857

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XVII, No. 4, January 1858, Page 126:

West Harwich, Mass., Dec. 23, 1857.

The officers elect and members of Mount Horeb Lodge, viz. : —

  • Joseph K. Baker, Jr., W. M.
  • Anthony K. Chase, S. W.
  • Elbridge G. Doane, J. W.
  • Anthony Kelley, Treas.
  • Wm. E. Ansell, Sec.
  • N. D. Kelley, S. D.
  • E. F. Taylor, J. D.
  • Doane Kelley, Jr., S. S.
  • Caleb R. Kelley, J. S.
  • Thomas Snow, Mar.
  • Josiah C. Eldridge, Chap.
  • James B. Baker, Tyler

— met, with their wives and visiting Brethren, at their Lodge-room, at half-past 6 o'clock, P. M. — numbering about ninety.

The exercises were in order as follows : — Prayer by the Rev. Davis Lothrop, — installation Ode, by the Choir, — installation of officers by Brother N. D. Kelley, P. Master, assisted by our W. M. Joseph K. Baker, Jr., — Address by the Past M. and singing by the Choir. The exercises and ceremonies were performed in a most interesting manner according to the usages of the Fraternity. The address of the P. M. was most excellent and instructive, more especially to the members of the Lodge. There was a large number of visitors present, who manifested much interest in the per formances of the evening. At the conclusion of which, all were invited to take seats at the table, where an excellent collation was spread for their refreshment, and to which they were welcomed by Brother Joseph K. Baker, W. Master, who presided at the table to the satisfaction of all present. At the conclusion of which our Brother N. D. Kelley, Past Master, was first called up by the presiding officer, who delivered an eloquent and highly practical address. A number of the Brethren were also called up, who did justice to themselves and honor to the occasion. The evening was enlivened by the presence of the ladies.

-- W. E. A.

MASONIC FESTIVAL, JANUARY 1860

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XIX, No. 4, February 1860, Page 128:

West Harwich, January 26. — The members o[ Mount Horeb Lodge held a Masonic Festival at their Lodge room on Wednesday evening, Jan. 26. Alter listening to a number of beautiful pieces of music from the Harwich Brass Band, the W. Master, Brother A. D. Chase, welcomed the company present, consisting of sixty Brethren with their wives, and the wives of the absent Brethren — numbering in all about one hundred and twenty-five — in a brief but appropriate address, after which the company sat down to a beautifully and richly spread table At the conclusion of the ceremonies at the table, consisting of speeches and toasts from the Brethren present, the tables were removed and the hall was cleared for dancing, and the company passed a few pleasant hours in that agreeable and healthful amusement The music by the Band was excellent, and the occasion was acknowledged to be one of the pleasantest ever enjoyed by the members of the Lodge.

- B.

INSTALLATION, DECEMBER 1861

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXI, No. 5, March 1866, Page 192:

Mt. Horeb Lodge — South Dennis, Feb'y 5th, 1862.

On the 18th of Dec. the following Brothers were installed as officers of Mount Horeb Lodge West Harwich, for the ensuing year:—

  • V. B. Nickerson, W. M.
  • E. F. Taylor, S. W.
  • J. B. Baker, J. W.
  • Anthony Kelly, Treasurer
  • M. S. Underwood, Secretary
  • J. K. Baker, Jr., S. D.
  • O. C. Baker, J. D.
  • A. K. Chase, Mar.
  • E. G. Doane, Chaplain
  • I. S. Baker, S. S.
  • B. C. Sturgis, J. S.
  • Elisha Mayo, Tyler.

The Installation services were conducted in a manner highly creditable to those who participated in their performance, and the condition of the Lodge bath as regards toe character of its work, and its success is highly prosperous.

At nearly all our communications for the
past year we have had some work, but while
we are glad to receive worthy accessions,
to our Lodge, we are (or should be at least,)
more desirous that the Brethren should faith
fully discharge all the duties their Masonic 
obligations impose upon them; for we are
only truly prosperous when we are truly
 faithful.

M. S. U., Sec.

HALL DEDICATION, DECEMBER 1865

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXV, No. 4, February 1866, Page 128:

The M. W. Grand Master dedicated a new hall for Day Spring Lodge at Monson on the 22d, and another for Mt. Horeb Lodge at West Harwich on the 25th ult. Both halls, we understand, are neat and convenient structures, and well adapted to the purposes for which they are designed.


MEMORIALS

BARNABAS W. ELDREDGE 1817-1857

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XVII, No. 2, December 1857, Page 63:

West Harwich, Oct. 28, 1857.

Died in Fall River on Sunday, October 25th, 1857, Bro. Barnabas W. Eldredge, aged forty years.

At a communication of Mount Horeb Lodge of A. F. and A. Masons, held at their Hall on Wednesday evening, October 28, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted :—

  • Whereas, the Great Dispenser of all things has been pleased in his All-wise Providence, to remove from us by death, our much esteemed and worthy Brother, Barnabus W. Eldredge, Junior Warden of Mount Horeb Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and as the high respect we entertain for his memory, demands from us an expression of our feelings on the occasion, be it therefore
  • Resolved, That we deeply deplore his early death, and in it the circle of friends in which he moved has lost a most valuable Companion; the Masonic Fraternity an estimable and worthy member; this Lodge an efficient and faithful officer. As a friend he was always true and generous ; as a husband kind and affectionate; as a Mason pure, zealous and faithful, devoted to the Order, and one whose example was worthy of imitation.
  • Resolved, That as a testimonial of the high regard we entertain for our departed Brother and friend, the Lodge be dressed in the usual mourning for the space of three months.
  • Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the afflicted widow and relatives of our deceased worthy Brother, in the loss of a faithful and affectionate husband, and a true and trusty friend.
  • Resolved, That the thanks of the Lodge be tendered to the Brethren of our Fraternity in Fall River for their kindness and attention towards our deceased Brother during his last sickness and death.
  • Resolved, That a copy of this preamble and accompanying resolutions be presented to the bereaved wife of our deceased Brother.
  • Resolved, That a copy of the same be sent to the office of the Barnstable Patriot, and also to Moore's Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, for publication.

N. D. Kelley,
Anthony Kelley,
S. D. Chase,
Committee.

NEHEMIAH KELLEY 1783-1858

  • Captain Nehemiah Kelley
  • MM 1805, Sumner
  • Charter Member of Mount Horeb Lodge

West Harwich, August 12, 1858.
Chas. W. Moore, Esq., Boston.

Sir, Comp. and Brother, — Enclosed I send you an account of the death of our late and worthy Brother, Nehemiah Kelley, who died July 19th, 1858, after a short but severe illness. Brother Kelley was probably one of the oldest Masons in the County; having first united with Sumner Lodge, North Dennis, April 29th, 1805. He was also a petitioner for Mount Horeb Lodge, and was ever a firm and devoted friend to Masonry. He was a zealous advocate in the cause of temperance ; and whenever he heard of others suffering and in distress, he was ever ready to alleviate their sufferings. No inconvenience to himself ever tempted him to turn the needy and suffering empty away ; if he had not the means of relief himself, he would find those who had.. Suffering humanity ever found in him a friend ; and it can be said of him with truth, that he went about doing good. He needs no monument to preserve his memory. He lives in the memories of the many he has assisted in the dark days of their adversity. His deeds are engraved on their hearts and will be immortal. He has gone! May we imitate his many virtues, and like him, be ever found at our posts of duty.

If you think the above worthy a place in your valuable Magazine, it is at your
 disposal.

Yours fraternally,
Wm. E. Ansell.

At a regular meeting of Mt. Horeb Lodge, held on the 4th inst., the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted :—

  • Whereas, it having pleased the Great Ruler of all things to remove from us our aged and distinguished Brother, Nehemiah Kelley, from the terrestrial Lodge below to join with kindred spirits, as we trust, in the celestial Lodge above. He

died July 19th, 1858, aged seventy-five years and six months.

  • Resolved, That in the death of our venerable Brother, the Masonic family have lost a true and faithful Brother j the community a useful and active member, and the youth an earnest instructor in the walks of life, and will long be remembered by all.
  • Resolved, That we, as Brethren of Mt. Horeb Lodge, sincerely sympathize with his widow in her afflictions, and invoke upon her and her family Heaven's choicest blessing.
  • Resolved, That the Jewels and the furniture of the Lodge be draped in mourning for thirty days.
  • Resolved, That a copy of the above preamble and resolutions be sent to the widow of the deceased, and to Brother Moore, and the Barnstable Patriot, for publication.

A true copy — Attest,
Wm. E. Ansell,
Secretary.

JOSEPH P. NICKERSON 1808-1859


GRAND LODGE OFFICERS


DISTRICTS

1854: District 8

1867: District 15 (Barnstable)

1883: District 28 (Barnstable)

1911: District 32 (Provincetown)

1927: District 32 (Provincetown)

2003: District 21


LINKS

Lodge web site

Massachusetts Lodges