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* '''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1864 1864]''' ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMParkman Parkman]; Installation; not in Proceedings; see below)
 
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* '''[http://www.masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsYear1866 1866]''' ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMDame Dame]; Installation; see below)
 
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After the business of the Lodge was transacted and the Lodge closed, the company, to the number of two hundred, repaired, by invitation of the Lodge, to the Banqueting Hall, where Brother Silsby had prepared in a superior manner refreshments adequate to their wants. Here came in a part which, though last, was far from least; and those who had the pleasure of listening to the addresses of G. M. Coolidge — the witticisms of Bro. Lash, whose intellect is as keen as ever — the glowing eloquence of Rev. Bro. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLWAlger Alger], who responded for Bro. Lash — the beautiful and impressive remarks of Bro. Dean — the fervent heart-felt response of Rev. Bro. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLJDadmun Dadmun] — coupled with the remarks of Dr. Lewis, and Bros. Sylvanus Cobb, Jr., Thaxter, Sprague, and Ellison, will ever remember the time when in Mount Lebanon Lodge they saw four Brothers upward of 82 years of age, and whose united ages were over three hundred and thirty years. ''Noble old pillars! Long may they remain monuments of Masonic virtues.''
 
After the business of the Lodge was transacted and the Lodge closed, the company, to the number of two hundred, repaired, by invitation of the Lodge, to the Banqueting Hall, where Brother Silsby had prepared in a superior manner refreshments adequate to their wants. Here came in a part which, though last, was far from least; and those who had the pleasure of listening to the addresses of G. M. Coolidge — the witticisms of Bro. Lash, whose intellect is as keen as ever — the glowing eloquence of Rev. Bro. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLWAlger Alger], who responded for Bro. Lash — the beautiful and impressive remarks of Bro. Dean — the fervent heart-felt response of Rev. Bro. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLJDadmun Dadmun] — coupled with the remarks of Dr. Lewis, and Bros. Sylvanus Cobb, Jr., Thaxter, Sprague, and Ellison, will ever remember the time when in Mount Lebanon Lodge they saw four Brothers upward of 82 years of age, and whose united ages were over three hundred and thirty years. ''Noble old pillars! Long may they remain monuments of Masonic virtues.''
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====  INSTALLATION, DECEMBER 1861 ====
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''From Moore's Freemason's Monthly Magazine, Vol. XXI, No. 4, January, 1862, Page 111:''
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The officers of this Lodge were installed by Grand Master [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMWCoolidge Coolidge], Monday 
evening, Dec. 23d, 1861. The Grand Master brought with him as his suite the 
Master of each Boston Lodge, with a single exception; also those of South and 
East Boston. This made the occasion one of interest, and also serves to promote 
sociability among those who are so seldom together. The officers installed 
were—
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* John L. Stevenson, Master
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* John F. Abbot, S. W.
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* Daniel Henry, J.
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* F. H. Sprague, Treas.
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* Thomas Waterman, Sec.;
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* W. J. Ellis, S. D.
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* Ira
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* Henry E. Long, S. S.
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* Jos. H. Clapp, J. S.
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Alger] and Rev. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLJDadmun John W. Dadmun], Chaplains
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* Edwin Reed, I. S.
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* W. W.
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==== INSTALLATION, JANUARY 1864 ====
 
==== INSTALLATION, JANUARY 1864 ====

Revision as of 04:05, 22 July 2013

MOUNT LEBANON LODGE

Location: Boston

Chartered By: Samuel Dunn

Charter Date: 06/08/1801 II-181

Precedence Date: 06/08/1801

Current Status: Active


NOTES

A Boston lodge, chartered at the beginning of the 19th century and one of the few Dunn charters still active.


PAST MASTERS

  • Henry Fowle, 1801-1803, 1805
  • William Bentley, 1804, 1806
  • John Barber, 1807
  • Samuel Thaxter, 1808-1810, 1813
  • Benjamin Gleason, 1811; SN
  • Robert Lash, Jr., 1812, 1823
  • Jared Lincoln, 1814
  • Charles Wells, 1815, 1816, 1818-1822, 1826; SN
  • William Barry, 1817
  • Simon W. Robinson, 1824, 1825, 1845
  • Gilbert Nourse, 1827, 1828, 1844; SN
  • William Knapp, 1829, 1830
  • Thomas Waterman, 1831, 1832
  • Samuel Millard, 1833, 1834
  • James Holbrook, 1835-1837
  • William Eaton, 1838-1840
  • Edward Bell, 1841, 1842, 1846
  • Osgood Eaton, 1843
  • Charles Bates, 1847-1850, Mem
  • Albion K. P. Cooper, 1851, 1852
  • William H. L. Smith, 1853-1856; Mem
  • Franklin H. Sprague, 1857, 1858
  • William H. Sampson, 1859, 1860
  • John L. Stevenson, 1861-1863
  • John F. Abbott, 1864, 1865
  • Ira D. Davenport, 1866-1868
  • William J. Ellis, 1869, 1870
  • Caleb Blodgett, 1871, 1872
  • George D. Moore, 1873, 1874
  • Warren B. Ellis, 1875, 1876; Mem
  • Albert L. Richardson, 1877, 1878; Memorial
  • Charles J. Miller, 1879, 1880
  • George E. Atwood, 1881, 1882
  • Edward F. Smith, 1883, 1884
  • Charles E. Phipps, 1885, 1886
  • Frank Fuller, 1887, 1888
  • George H. Endres, 1889, 1890
  • Bart M. Young, 1891, 1892
  • Gus G. Stanwood, 1893, 1894
  • William B. Phipps, 1895, 1896
  • Harry D. Delano, 1897, 1898
  • C. W. Parker, Jr., 1899, 1900
  • Frederic I. Clayton, 1901, 1902
  • Walter B. Tripp, 1903, 1904; Mem
  • Edwin M. Steere, 1905
  • Charles W. Kidder, 1906, 1907
  • Joseph T. Paul, 1908, 1909; Mem
  • Frank E. Buxton, 1910, 1911
  • Charles S. Hadaway, 1912, 1913
  • Harrington D. Learnard, 1914, 1915
  • Everett W. Crawford, 1916
  • Frank A. North, Sr., 1917
  • Andrew P. Cornwall, 1918, 1919; N
  • Edward C. Mathewson, 1920, 1921
  • D. Henry Childs, 1922, 1923
  • Walter F. Nolen, 1924, 1925
  • T. Frederick Brunton, 1926, 1927
  • Edward W. Phillips, 1928
  • Henry W. Stevens, 1929, 1930; N
  • A. VanAllen Thompson, 1931, 1932
  • Wilhelm E. Lundqvist, 1933, 1934
  • George E. Seabury, 1935
  • Frank A. North, Jr., 1936
  • Leo E. Davison, 1937
  • Walter E. Duncan, 1938, 1939
  • Frederic L. Pike, 1940, 1941; N
  • Henry W. Cook, Jr., 1942
  • George E. Amazeen, 1943, 1944
  • Lawrence G. Hopkins, 1945, 1946
  • George E. Tew, 1947, 1948
  • Lester M. Clark, 1949, 1950
  • George N. Ackerman, 1951, 1952
  • Raymond G. Hallgren, 1953, 1954
  • Harry W. Tileston, Jr., 1955, 1956
  • Harold F. Petherick, 1957, 1958, 1978, 1979
  • Hans O. Johnson, 1959, 1960, 1976, 1977, 1981; N
  • John F. Van Baars, 1961, 1962; N
  • Robert N. Gordon, 1963
  • William C. Scott, 1964, 1965
  • Ira W. Biggar, 1966
  • Daniel D. Field, 1967, 1968
  • Robert H. Gallagher, 1969
  • Thomas G. Smiley, 1970, 1971
  • John R. Waldman, 1972, 1973
  • Joseph M. Dube, 1974, 1975
  • Dean A. Burland, 1980
  • Clark B. Loth, 1982-1984; PDDGM
  • Albert V. Ferguson, 1985, 1986
  • Taylor F. Massie, Jr., 1987, 1988, 1993
  • Ronald K. Beaton, 1989, 1990
  • Paul H. Walker, 1991, 1992
  • David J. Gray, 1994, 1995
  • Vaughn A. Lovejoy, 1996, 1997
  • Ronald H. Ackerman, 1998, 1999
  • Frank B. Gomes, Jr., 2000, 2001; DDGM
  • David P. Cerasoli, 2002-2004
  • Stephen B. Smith, 2005
  • Robert V. Jolly, Jr., 2006, 2007
  • Timothy A. Ackerman, 2008, 2009
  • Matthew J. Wissell, 2010-2012


REFERENCES IN GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS

  • Petition for Charter: 1801

ANNIVERSARIES

  • 1901 (Centenary)
  • 1926 (125th Anniversary)
  • 1951 (150th Anniversary)
  • 1976 (175th Anniversary)

VISITS BY GRAND MASTER

BY-LAW CHANGES

1855 1869 1870 1872 1874 1885 1900 1902 1922 1924 1927 1928 1936 1947 1950 1993

HISTORY

  • 1926 (125th Anniversary History, 1926-126)
  • 1951 (150th Anniversary History, 1951-110)

OTHER

  • 1820 (Jurisdictional dispute, III-320)
  • 1821 (Resolution of dispute, III-340)
  • 1839 (Lodge noted as not participating in safe committee, IV-480)
  • 1874 (Presentation in Grand Lodge, 1874-130)

EVENTS

PRESENTATION, NOVEMBER 1851

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly Magazine, Vol. XI, No. 1, November 1851, p. 29:

from the Olive Branch.

"Allow me to lay before your readers a brief notice of a very pleasunt Masonic meeting which occurred at the Temple, on Monday evening, October 20th. It appears that or the twenty Masters who have presided over Mount Lebanon Lodge, ten now belong to it as P. Masters. At a iate meeting of the body, a vote was passed to present each of them with a Past Master's Jewel. These were presented on the occasion to which we refer, to the following persons:

"At the request of the Lodge, these Jewels were presented by Rev, Stephen Lovell, D. D, G M. of the First Masonic District, accompanied by the following address:-"

Rt. W, Brothers, -Past Maeters of Mount Lebanon Lodge:- I have been requested, in behaif of the Lodge, to present to you severally, a Jewel appropriateto the relation you sustain to this body.

And although in respect to Masonic light, it would become me to adopt the language of one of the ancient venerated patrons of our institution, who meekly said to the Great Moral Light of the world, I have need to come to thee; and comest thou to me? still I cannot consistently refrain from the discharge of a duty so gratifying in its nature.

It may appear to some to you, and particularly to one whose locks have been whitened with the frost of fifty Masonic winters, that this token of respect comes rather tardily. But whatever delay may have occurred in that respect, my Brethren, I beg you to feel perfectly assured that Mount Lebanon Lodge has never for one single moment Iost sight of the valuable services you have rendered, nor of the obligation those services have imposed upon her. And now in acknowledging that obligation, and in testifying your merit as men or Masons, she does not pretend to offer you an equivalent for the benefits received. That indeed would be her wish; but the thing is impossible; and you neither expect nor desire it.

The intrinsic value of the article presented, is comparatively nothing. A stranger to our sublime mysteries, would scarcely stoop to pick it from the dust of the street, except as a curiosity. But to you its Masonic value is every thing. In your estimation its price is far above rubies. With it, "the golden fleece, or Roman eagle, the star or garter," will bear no comparison. When worn by you, it will recall to your minds many sweet reminiscences of your past Masonic experience, and afford you the unspeakable satisfaction of knowing, that these worthy Brethren who esteemed you so highly as to elevate you repeatedly to the most responsible trust within their gift, still rejoice in the confidence thus reposed.

As every Masonic jewel, like the ceremonies of our rites, is symbolic, I need not occupy your time in explaining the meaning of these now presented, especially to men who have been accustomed to explain them to others. You have been acknowledged lights in Masonry, as the emblematic sun upon your breasts will show to all. And it was ever with the greatest pleasure, that the members of the Craft in general, and the members of this Lodge in particular, saw you rise in the East, like the "king of day" whom you represent, to dispense light among them. They were always prompt in their obedience to the sound of the gavel when in your hand. And now they wish to see attached to your persons an evidence of their undying estimation of moral worth and Masonic abilities.

It is now just half a century since Mt. Lebanon Lodge, the last, not to say the brightest, of the five points of mystic fellowship in this city, commenced its Masonic labors; first under a Dispensation, in June 1801; and then fully organized under a charter from the Grand Lodge, in November of the same year. And it was during this brief period - in October - that the venerable Past Master, senior of those now before me, was placed in the Northeast corner of the Lodge, as an upright Mason, and received it strictly in charge ever to walk and act as such. And it is with no ordinary emotions of pleasure that the members of this Lodge, most of whom were then unborn, find that he never forgot that charge, nor deviated from its import, And the same may be said, though with reference to shorter periods of tim6, of all the Past Masters, whom I now have the honor to address.

Some of you, my Brethren, have seen hard times,- times which tried men's souls, times when none but "good men and true" dared to stand forth in defence of our time-honored and glory-crowned institution. But here are men before me who stood firm. You met the Anti-Masonic blast which swept over the country, carrying before it hundreds, perhaps thousands, who had been among us - leaving them stripped of everything except the unenviable name and notoriety of Masonic traitors - Judases of the first water, or rather of the darkest dye. You met that shock as the ocean rock meets the wave - purer freer from defilement by the same threatening wave which, broken and receding, dies away at vour feet.

Masonry may again have to contend with foes from without and traitors from within. The best of institutions and the best of men have met with opposition. But "great is truth, and will prevail." Though crushed to earth, it will rise again, shining with increased lustre, and speaking with a more potent voice. The present is an unprecedented time of peace and prosperity with the Fraternity. But the clearest sky and the brightest sun have been followed by lowering clouds, muttering thunders, and sweeping tempests. Then is the time when representatives of Hiram Abif should stand by their principles and sustain their integrity.

Mount Lebanon Lodge has had the pleasure of being governed and honored by twenty Presiding Masters. On the graves of some of them she has dropped the green acassia, bedewed with the tears of Brotherly affection. Some have changed their connection from this to other Masonic bodies. And to each of the remaining ten, she this night appropriates a Past Master's Jewel, which I have full confidence in believing will be worn with equal pleasure to the receiver, and honor to the Lodge.

My Brethren, I was early reminded - which, however, was in perfect accordance with my own convicitons of propriety - that, on this occasion, my words should be few. And I would say that they were "words fitly spoken;" which one ancient Grand Master, Solomon, King of Israel, once declared were "like apples of goid in pictures of silver."

In conclusion, I would say, that no purer pleasure nor higher honor could be conferred on me ttris evening, than the privilege of placing these Jewels where they so justly belong - and there may, for many long years, be seen untarnished.

"At this period, the Jewel was presented to each individual. After which, Rt. Wor. Robert Lash, the senior Past Master referred to above, replied in behalf of himself and his associates, addressing the Master in the Chair as follows:"

R. W. - I rise with diffidence to address you. No words of mine are adequate to express the deep emotions of my heart, as I look back through the vista of fifty years, to the time, most dear to my memory, when I received those first instructions, in this Lodge, which were indelibly impressed on my young mind, and which are the basis of our principles and tenets; and I thank God that I stand here, at this hour; and on this occasion, after so long lapse of time, to part in the benefaction of the same Lodge, where I received my initiation.

Having attended with great pleasure to the words so fitly spoken and eloquently delivered in the address of our R. W. Brother, who hae invested us with these Jewels, I would respectfully reply in behalf of my W. Companions and myself, the recipients.

We receive this investment with a high appreciation oftbe honor conferred on us. We have a grateful sense of this magnificent act of our Lodge, which shows us that our labors of love, in the Temple of our solemnities, are not forgotten. These are indeed precious Jewels. They are to us of inestimable value. We sincerely hope they will be worthily worn, that their brightness may never be dimmed by any act that would sully our good name, or bring discredit to the Lodge; and may they remind us, ever, that the duties and obligations, and the lessons of instruction which we have inculcated on others, should be the subjects of our own observance, the rule of our own conduct,

This is a joyous occasion, which brings together in a happy band of reciprocal Brotherly love and fellowship so many of the Past Masters of this Lodge; and while we thus unite, we will give a tear to the remembrance of those who have "gone before;" may their memory be blessed. We rejoice in the prosperity of our Lodge, which enables them, with a liberality that does them honor, to make this bestowment of their favor, this testimony of their approbation.

I recollect, that, at an entertainment given on the occasion of the consecration of our Lodge, some fifty years ago, the M. W. Grand Master, Samuel Dunn, gave this sentiment:-

"Mount Lebanon Lodge - Her works praise her."

How happy are we now to repeat her praises, and to say, long may she continue to shine a bright star in the galaxy of our Masonic hemisphere. And now my Brethren all, may we walk worthy of our vocation, walk as children of the light, "walk uprightly and we shall walk surely;" remembering our engagements at the altar of truth, on which is inscribed holiness to the Lord; live in peace, and may the God of love and peace delight to dwell with and to bless us.

PRESENTATION, NOVEMBER 1861

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly Magazine, Vol. XXI, No. 2, November, 1861, Page 54:

The members and visitors of Mount Lebanon Lodge enjoyed a sight on Monday evening, Nov. 25th, which is probably unparalleled in the history of any Boston Lodge, and it may be in the history of Freemasonry on the American Continent.

This very prosperous Lodge held a special meeting on the above evening, commemorative of the long and honorable connection of R. W. Bro. Robert Lash with the Lodge. The membership of this venerable Brother dates back to Nov. 20th, 1801.

The Charter of this Lodge dates June 8th, 1801; but the Lodge was not consecrated till Nov. 23d, 1801. Brother Lash, therefore, although not one of the Charter members, is one of the original members, and the only one living.

The Lodge was also visited by Bro. Dean, D. D. G. M., in his official capacity, accompanied by his suite; but the crowning point was the presence of Brother Lash, and his venerable compeers in Masonry.

Brother Lash entered the Lodge leaning on the arms of Grand Master Coolidge and P. G. M. Winslow Lewis, escorted by a committee of five members of the Lodge, one of whom has been a Mason fifty-nine years, and the others from thirty-five to forty-five years each.

He was briefly and appropriately welcomed by W. Bro. J. L. Stevenson, Master of the Lodge, and responded in a manner which many younger men might envy, — in fact it seemed impossible to believe that he there stood a man of 82 years and a Mason over sixty; but the presence of the venerable Bro. Hammatt who saw the third degree conferred on him, dispelled the illusion. Yes! Here they were — John B. Hammatt, of St. John's Lodge, 83 years of age, over sixty years a Mason; Robert Lash, of Mount Lebanon Lodge, 82 years of age, over sixty years a Mason; Freeman Holden, of Mount Lebanon Lodge, 82 years old, fifty five years a Mason; Rev. Amos Clark, of Sherburne, 82 years old, forty-five years a Mason; James Holbrook, of Mount Lebanon Lodge, 75 years old, and a member forty-one years; Thomas Waterman, a member forty two years. The sight of such veterans of our institution was enough to arouse to action the most dormant mind, and cause the appreciative soul to glow with joy, that such a scene had been permitted to take place. Being called upon to sign a new copy of the By-Laws, Bro. Lash briskly stepped to the desk, removed his glasses, and wrote his name with a firm and steady hand in an elegant and beautiful manner.

After the business of the Lodge was transacted and the Lodge closed, the company, to the number of two hundred, repaired, by invitation of the Lodge, to the Banqueting Hall, where Brother Silsby had prepared in a superior manner refreshments adequate to their wants. Here came in a part which, though last, was far from least; and those who had the pleasure of listening to the addresses of G. M. Coolidge — the witticisms of Bro. Lash, whose intellect is as keen as ever — the glowing eloquence of Rev. Bro. Alger, who responded for Bro. Lash — the beautiful and impressive remarks of Bro. Dean — the fervent heart-felt response of Rev. Bro. Dadmun — coupled with the remarks of Dr. Lewis, and Bros. Sylvanus Cobb, Jr., Thaxter, Sprague, and Ellison, will ever remember the time when in Mount Lebanon Lodge they saw four Brothers upward of 82 years of age, and whose united ages were over three hundred and thirty years. Noble old pillars! Long may they remain monuments of Masonic virtues.

INSTALLATION, DECEMBER 1861

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly Magazine, Vol. XXI, No. 4, January, 1862, Page 111:

The officers of this Lodge were installed by Grand Master Coolidge, Monday 
evening, Dec. 23d, 1861. The Grand Master brought with him as his suite the 
Master of each Boston Lodge, with a single exception; also those of South and 
East Boston. This made the occasion one of interest, and also serves to promote 
sociability among those who are so seldom together. The officers installed 
were—

  • John L. Stevenson, Master
  • John F. Abbot, S. W.
  • Daniel Henry, J.
W.
  • F. H. Sprague, Treas.
  • Thomas Waterman, Sec.;
  • W. J. Ellis, S. D.
  • Ira
 D. Davenport, J. D.
  • Henry E. Long, S. S.
  • Jos. H. Clapp, J. S.
  • Rev. W. R. 
Alger and Rev. John W. Dadmun, Chaplains
  • Edwin Reed, I. S.
  • W. W.
 Elliott, M.
  • W. C. Martin, T.
  • Bro. S. B. Ball is Chorister and Herman Daum
, Organist.

INSTALLATION, JANUARY 1864

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly Magazine, Vol. XXIII, No. 4, February, 1864, Page 114:

The officers of this excellent and prosperous Lodge were publicly installed at Freemasons' Hall, in this city, on the evening of the 10th of January. There were about a hundred ladies, principally the wives and daughters of the members, present to witness the ceremonies, which were ably performed by the Deputy Grand Master, R. W. Brother Charles C. Dame, and were interspersed with music by a fine quartette of ladies and gentlemen. The Charge was given by the M. W. Grand Master Parkman, in his usual happy and impressive manner. At the conclusion of the ceremonies a procession was formed and the company repaired to the Banqueting Hall, where Brother Silsbee of the Winthrop House, had spread one of the finest entertainments of the season, both in its variety and service.

The officers installed were as follows :—

  • John F. Abbot, Master
  • Ira D. Davenport, S. W.
  • William J. Ella, J. W.
  • Cadis B. Boyce, Treas.
  • Thomas Waterman, Sec'y.
  • Henry E. Lang, S. D.
  • George Moore, J. Deacon
  • Thomas W. Osborn, S. S.
  • Bela D. Ladd, J. S.
  • William R. Alger and John W. Dadmun, Chaplains
  • E. L. Sanderson, Marshal
  • William Pratt, Jr., I. S.
  • Stephen B. Ball, Chorister
  • Luther L. Tarbell, Tyler

INSTALLATION, JANUARY 1866

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly Magazine, Vol. XXV, No. 4, February, 1866, p. 118:

A public installation of the officers of Mount Lebanon Lodge took place at the Lodge-room, Masonic Hall, Summer street, on the 8th of January. The exercises were of a very interesting character, and quite a large number of ladies graced the occasion with their presence. The following is a list of the officers installed:—

  • Ira D. Davenport, W. M.
  • John W. Dadmun, S. W.
  • James R. Elliot, J. W.
  • Cadis B. Boyce, Treas.
  • Thomas Waterman, Sec.
  • George D. Moore, S. D.
  • Bela D. Ladd, J. D.
  • William Pratt, Jr., S. S.
  • Thomas Waterman, Jr., J. S.
  • Aaron R. Coolidge, I. S.
  • Noah M. Gaylord, Chaplain
  • William W. Elliot, Marshal
  • S. B. Ball, Chorister
  • John F. Abbott
  • J. F. Hews, William Boyce, M. V. Lincoln, and William Marble, Committee on Charity;
  • Luther L. Tarbell, Tyler.

The ceremonies of the installation were performed by M. W. Grand Master Charles C. Dame.

Appropriate music was furnished by Mount Lebanon Lodge Quartette Club, consisting of Brothers S. B. Ball, Hiram Wilde, J. Kimball, and Edward Prescott; Brother Howard M. Dow officiating as pianist.

At the conclusion of the formal exercises a supper, prepared in the most elegant style by Br. Tarbell, was partaken of, after which speeches were made by Ira D. Davenport, W. M., Grand Master Dame, Rev. Br. Dadmun, Rev. Br. Alger, Rev. Br. Gaylord, Brothers Woodbury, Marshall, and others. The speeches were interspersed with music. Br. William Marble read a poem, and Br. H. D. Barnabee contributed to the enjoyment of the occasion with several comic songs and recitations.

PRESENTATION, MARCH 1874

From New England Freemason, Vol. I, No. 4, April 1874, Page 196:

The Cedars of Lebanon. — At the Stated Communication of Mount Lebanon Lodge, of Boston, held on the thirteenth instant, Brother Woodbridge, a member of the Lodge, presented a cone from one of the Cedars of Lebanon, brought home by Brother W. Wallace, of the U. S. Marine Corps, who furnished the following certificate of its genuineness:

"Marine Barracks, Navy Yard, Boston, March 17, 1874.

"Respected Bro. Woodbridge: According to promise, I send you the cone from the cedars of Lebanon, and that there can be no question as to its being genuine, I propose to give you a little account as to how it came into my possession.

"In the year 1872,1 was attached to the U. S. Ship Guerriere, serving in the Mediterranean Squadron. While there, we made a tour of the East, visiting many places where a ship of war is seldom seen. While in the town of Beirut, in Syria, I made the acquaintance of Brother Samuel Halleck, who was attached to the Presbyterian Mission at that place. With him I visited a native Lodge, and was received in the most friendly manner. The Treasurer of the Lodge was a chief of the Druses, Jalhook Pacha, attached to the staff of the Governor of Lebanon and living in the region where what are left of the celebrated trees exist. Upon my expressing a desire for some memento of them, he, after some time, sent me three of these cones, one of which I send you for presentation to your Lodge and which I hope will be acceptable. Fraternally Yours, "(Signed) "W. WALLACE."

The interesting memento was laid up in the archives of the Lodge.


MEMORIALS

JUSTIN E. STEVENS 1822-1852

  • MM 1843, Mount Lebanon

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XII, No. 3, January, 1853, p. 94:

In this city, on the morning of the 17th December, Dr. Justin E. Stevens, youngest son of Dr. John Stevens, aged 30.

Dr. Stevens was a graduate of the Military Academy of Vermont, under the charge of Capt. Partridge. He afterwards studied medicine in this city, and received a diploma from Harvard University. On the breaking out of the war with Mexico, he received an appointment as surgeon in the army, and was present at the taking of the city of Mexico. On the establishment of peace, he returned home, bringing with him, like hundreds of others, the seeds of the disease which finally terminated his existence on earth.

He was made a Mason soon after attaining to his majority, and was a member of the Boston Encampment of Knights Templars at the time of his death. He was a young man of great purity of character, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him, for the amiability of his temper and excellent social qualities. His friends will long lament his premature death, as the loss of one to whom they had become endeared through warm, social and fraternal relations. He leaves a young and accomplished wile—an aged father, and brothers and sisters, to embalm his memory in tears of sorrow.

His funeral was attended by his military and Masonic friends, from the residence of his father, on Monday, the 20th. The President elect, Gen. Pierce, to whose regiment the deceased was attached, while in Mexico, was present, and united in paying the usual military honors to his memory.


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