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PROSPECT LODGE

Location: Roslindale; Westwood (1995)

Chartered By: Samuel Wells

Charter Date: 12/10/1890 1890-132

Precedence Date: 03/08/1890

Current Status: Active


PAST MASTERS

  • Henry W. Bowen, 1890, 1891
  • Allen M. Innis, 1892, 1893
  • Harrison Dunham, 1894
  • William H. Bowdlear, 1895, 1896
  • Daniel Dewar, 1897, 1898
  • John W. Bosworth, 1899, 1900
  • Benjamin F. Jerome, 1901
  • Edward S. Fogerty, 1902, 1903
  • John Daniel, 1904, 1905
  • E. Ernest Murry, 1906, 1907
  • John H. Marks, 1908, 1909
  • George L. Dimock, 1910
  • George W. Harring, 1911, 1912
  • John F. Carver, 1913; Mem
  • Elmer W. Stevens, 1914, 1915
  • Stephen A. Cummings, 1916, 1917
  • John A. Johnson, 1918, 1919
  • Walter G. Richardson, 1920, 1921
  • Earle N. Crysler, 1922
  • Edward W. Whittemore, 1923
  • Frederick H. Doell, 1924
  • Charles P. Raymond, 1925
  • Henry Doell, 1926
  • Leon V. Stone, 1927; N
  • Austin F. Oberacker, 1928
  • George N. Graves, 1929
  • Clayton L. Havey, 1930
  • Lloyd H. Chellman, 1931
  • Stanley B. Vandersall, 1932; N
  • Thomas Ward, 1933
  • Owen E. Folsom, 1934
  • Reginald W. Edmonds, 1935
  • Sheridan E. Thorup, 1936
  • Arthur O. Eilerston, 1937
  • J. Leonard Smith, 1938
  • Norman A. MacLeod, 1939
  • Frank G. Augusta, 1940
  • Wilfred L. Penney, 1941
  • George W. Russell, 1942; N
  • Phillip Richenburg, 1943
  • Robert L. Schneider, 1944
  • Arthur T. Milligan, 1945
  • Richard J. Sutton, 1946
  • Marcus P. Pinkham, 1947
  • Harold C. Bean, 1948
  • Frank W. Aston, 1949
  • Wesley J. Rowe, 1950
  • Francis A. Troy, 1951; N
  • Allen H. Aston, 1952
  • James C. Thorp, 1953
  • Ray A. Harmon, 1954
  • Daniel J. Savage, 1955
  • Harvey M. Tompkins, 1956
  • Alexander R. MacLeod, 1957; N
  • John L. Olsen, Jr., 1958
  • Harold L. Travis, 1959
  • Frederick W. Johnson, 1960
  • Lawton C. Ganong, 1961
  • Harry E. Nobel, 1962
  • Donald A. MacKinnon, 1963
  • Earl W. Folsom, 1964
  • Roger R. Harmon, 1965
  • Gerald Harting, 1966
  • Donald A. MacKinnon, 1967
  • T. Preston Crumbley, 1968
  • A. Roderick MacLeod, Jr., 1969
  • Karl H. A. Schmatzler, 1970
  • Richard R. Ray, 1971; PDDGM
  • John R. Hunter, 1972
  • Kenneth H. Fogerty, 1973
  • Michael Pecoraro, 1974; N
  • LeRoy W. Niles, 1975
  • John H. Gillis, 1976
  • Frank M. Gray, 1977
  • Charles R. Lovejoy, 1978
  • John E. Lydstone, Jr., 1979
  • John E. Lydstone, III, 1980
  • Stanley C. Gaw, 1981, 1982, 1985, 2004, 2005; DDGM
  • John E. Lydstone, Jr., 1983
  • Harry E. Nobel, 1984
  • Lewis M. Smolin, 1986
  • Frank G. Augusta, 1987
  • James M. Callihan, 1988
  • Douglas M. Brown, 1989
  • Willard B. Cookson, 1990; PDDGM
  • Bruce A. Berry, 1991, 93
  • Bruce T. Marshall, 1994, 1995, 2006; DDGM
  • Henry A. Woolf, 1996, 1997
  • Stephen P. Cole, 1998, 1999
  • Richard H. Ryder, 2000, 2001
  • Wilfred M. Cote, 2002, 2003
  • Simon Berbara, 2007, 2008
  • Souhail Berbara, 2009, 2010, 2011
  • David G. Berry, 2012

REFERENCES IN GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS

  • Petition for Dispensation: 1890
  • Petition for Charter: 1890 (In Grand Master's address: note that the lodge had to obtain dispensation from the other 29 lodges in Boston in order to proceed.)

ANNIVERSARIES

  • 1915 (25th Anniversary, 04/20/1915; see history below)
  • 1941 (50th Anniversary)
  • 1959 (Centenary)

VISITS BY GRAND MASTER

BY-LAW CHANGES

1901 1911 1913 1916 1918 1920 1922 1923 1926 1930 1938 1939 1944 1945 1948 1950 1952 1958 1962 1964 1967 1974 1983 1985 2009 2011

HISTORY

  • 1915 (25th Anniversary History; not in Proceedings; see below)
  • 1941 (50th Anniversary History, 1941-74; see below)
  • 1982 (History 1936-1982, 1982-134)

25TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY, 1915

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Henry Bowen, First Master of Prospect Lodge

From the Prospect Lodge 25th Anniversary Booklet; address by Bro. J. Henry Smith, April 20, 1915:

The celebration this evening of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Freemasonry in Roslindale is being fittingly observed by friendiy intercourse as we meet around the festive board, but it seems expedient for the berrefit of all interested that a historical sketch should have a place in the joyouiness of the occasion, so the Secretary, upon the invitation of Worshipful Stevens, has prepared such, as concisely as possible, so that:it may not tire you or mar the anticipated delight of the evening.

Prospect Lodge! It appears to me, when the pioneer brothers selected this name, they must have had in mind one meaning of the word, viz., "Expectation." Recognizing the need of a lodge, and peering into the future, they had great expectation, and courage born of their convictions. Shakespeare says "To climb steep hills requires slow pace at first." This is a generally accepted truism, but I think you will agree at the conclusion of this reading that their pace was soon augtnented, and these expectations have been more than realized in the twenty-five years of existence.

When application was made for Grand Lodge dispensation, doubts were expressed as to the success of a lodge in Roslindale, and some asserted that it would die a natural death. However, a few good men, true master workmen, thought differently, and with heroic determination set out on their arduous undertaking with a will which knows no defeat, and made a reputation for doing things which has been one of the characteristics of Prospect all these years.

Under date of December 26, 1889, a circular letter, reading as follows, was sent to known craftsmen in the district:

"Brother: It is desired to form a Lodge of F. and A. M. in Roslindale, that in harmony with ancient usages we may meet and know each other. please be at Knights of Honor Hall, Washington Street, Roslindale, Monday, December 30, 1889, at eight o'clock P.M., to sign the request for a charter and arrange for meeting, etc. May you be fervent and zealous, and if you know a brother in the vicinity with cautious freedom ask, him to come with you. (Signed) Harrison Dunham."

Pursuant of this notice, a meeting was held December 30, 1889, when Wor. Bro. H. W. Bowen was chosen chairman, and Brother Dunham secfetary. On motiorr o{ Bro. W. H. Bowdlear it was voted. unanimously that all present sign petition to Grand Lodge for dispensation to hold iodge in Roslindale, and on motion of Brother Dunham the lodge was named, "Prospect."

On motlon, Wor. Bro. Bowen was named Master; Bro. A. M. Innis, S. W.; Bro. W. H. Glover, J. W. All present signed the petition, as follows: Henry W. Bowen, Allen M. Innis, W. H. Glover, Harrison Dunham, W. H. Bowdlear, Theodore Glover, W. R. Hudson, Daniel Dewar, Matthew H. Fossett, Benjamin F. Coran; and at a subsequent neeting, George Bleiler, Jr., George S. West, Edw. S. Fogerty, W. W, Prance, L. S. Price, George Cherry, Frederick Schneider, Thomas Moser, Geo. Jepson, John W. Bosworth, John E. Blakemore - twenty-one in all. Twenty-nine llodges and the following District Deputies- F. T. Dwinell, First District; A. A. Osgood, Second District; S. A. Bolster, Fourth Distrlct - signed their approval of granting dispensation.

Preliminary meetings, beginning February 1, 1890, were held in Association Hall, and on March 10 the first regular Communication was held, with Wor. Bro. H. W. Bowen in the chair, who read the dispensation granted by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, signed. by Most Wor. Samuel Wells, Grand Master, and attested by Right Wor. Sereno D. Nickerson, Rec. Grand Secretary, empowering them to work, and at about eight o'clock P.M. Prospect Lodge was opened on the third degree, and the second Monday of each month was appointed for regular Communication. The orgnization was as follows: Wor. Bro. H, W. Bowen, Master; Bro. A. M. Innis, Senior Warden; Bro, W. H. Glover, Junior Warden; Bro. Geo. Jepson, Treasurer; Bro. Harrison Dunham, Secretary; Bro.Theo. Glover, Chaplain; Bro. Geo. Bleiler, Jr,, Marshal; Bro, W. H. Bowdlear, Senior Deacon; Bro. Daniel Dewar, Juniot Deacon; Bro. Geo. S. West, $enior Steward; Bro. B, F. Coran, Junior Steward; Bro. M. H. Fossett, Inside Sentinel; Bro. W. R. Hudson, Tyler. Nineteen of the petitioners were enrolled as charter members. Bro. Coran made presentation of baton and gavel; Bro. Bleiler, trowel; Bro. Hudson, square; Bro. Glover, compasses, Tyler's sword and belt; Bro. Dunham, desk and Bible; Wor. W. F. Spear, implements of first degree. Right Wor. Bro. Osgood and Wor. Bro. Spear, who were untiring in their efforts to secure the dispensation, were present.

On April 14, 1890, the second Communication was held. Aprons, clothing and. books were presented by St. Andrew's Lodge, with the request that no thanks be tendered. Harry W. Davis and Horace Bacon, two worthy citizens, were elected to receive the degrees, and were regularly initiated Entered Apprentices in due and ancient form. On May 12 they were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft, and on June 9 were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason. From this time scores of worthy applicants for the degrees have beem accepted and admitted.

January 12, 1891, Most Wor. Grand Master Samuel Wells, with the following as his suite, Right Wor. Benjamin A. Gould as Deputy G. M., Right Wor. Henry G. Fay as S. G. W., Right Wor. W. H. H. Soule as Jr, G. W., W. W. Parkman, P. G. M., Right Wor. John Carr, G, Treas., Rt. Wor. Sereno D. Nickerson, Rec. Grand Sec., Right Wor. A. A. Osgood, D. D. G. M. of Second Masonic Dist., Right Wor. Daniel S. Crandon, D. D. G. M. of Third Masonic Dist., Right Wor. Solomon A. Bolster, D. D. G. M. of Fourth Masonic Dist., Rev. Wor. Charles A. Skinner, Chaplain, and other Grand Officers, constituted the brethren named in the Charter into a regular lodge in due and ancient form and with due ceremories. Charter being read. by the Rec. Grand Secretary, Most Wor. Grand Master Wells installed Wor. Bro. Bowen as Master, and delivered to him the Charter of the Lodge. The Lodge started on its mission with nineteen charter members.

From time to time the Lodge has recognized their sacrifice of time and money for the cause, and has shown its appreciation and esteem by electing them to Honorary Membership. All now living are on that roll.

There have been initiated, passed, and raised in the lodge during the twenty-five years, 322; admitted from other lodges, 52. There have been demitted 26; death has taken from the roll 37, and 14 have been dropped.. The total membership at present is 315.

It is with regret we have to record the work of the reaper. Among the members who have been called to lay down the work of this life are our beloved Past Masters Wor. H. W. Bowen, Wor. E. S. Fogerty and Wor. Harrison Dunham. There is a consolation that the better and immortal part survives the grave. Cicero puts it in these words: "That last day does not bring extinction to us, but change of place," which may be fittingly used in this connection.

In deeds of charity in the broadest sense Prospect Lodge has not been backward, wlthout publicity relieving emergent needs and assistlng over the rough places in life, having in mind that the greatest of these is Charity,. abiding as it does forever. Pope expresses it beautifully in these words:

"In faith and hope the world will disagree,
But all mankind's concern is 'Charity.'"

Freemasonry ls not a religious sect, but is so interwoven with religion that it demancls from its votaries worship of the Infinite Being, our God, the Great Architect o{ the universe. The evidence of Prospect's loyalty in this direction comes from the fact that at least twice a year we take advantage of our privilege and gather together in a public manner for worship in one or the other o{ the Protestant churches in the community. For chivalry Prospect is in the front rank, he members having profound qespect for womanly dignity, particularly that exemplified by our sisters of the Eastern Star.

Most Wor. M. M. Johnson, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, has recognized the caliber of our membership, as represented in the individuality of Right Wor. Bro. John F. Carver, by appointing him District Deputy Grand Master for the twenty-fifth Masonic District, 1915-16.

PROSPECT LODGE

Great expectations! Rernarkable success ! .And may I fittingly add, in the words of the immortal Longfellow:

"Let us, then, be up and doing,
With a heart for any fate;
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labor and to wait."

50TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY, 1941

From Proceedings, Page 1941-74; History by R.W. and Rev. Stanley B. Vandersall N, P.D.D.G.M.

What Shakespeare calls "the noiseless and inaudible foot of time" is with us tonight. Fifty years have passed since a company of faithful, warm-hearted, and exultant Masons gathered together for the constitution of Prospect Lodge. The evening of their celebration was January 12, 1891, but that momentous occasion did not come into being without much preliminary effort and activity. There had passed nearly a full year under dispensation, and months even ahead of that for informal meetings, investigation, and securing the consent of other Lodges.

In preparing these early historical details, the present writer has had access to a small book which bears the title, "Record of Meeting for the Formation of a Masonic Lodge at Roslindale", the official secretarial record, and, what is most important, an excellent historical address delivered at the twenty-fifth anniversary of Prospect Lodge, and held in printed form in the present Secretary's records. From ttrese sources it becomes evident that the first date mentioned in these annals is the day after Christmas, 1889. From then events moved rapidly, with sufficient progress made to provide for the institution of the Lodge by dispensation of the Grand Lodge on March 8, 1890, and its organization under this dispensation two days later, March 10, 1890.

In those days, which now seem so distant, Benjamin Harrison was the President of the United States, William McKinley was a member of Congress, and soon to be Governor of Ohio. The interests of the United States were almost entirely internal. The turning point-the Spanish-American War-which made our country a world power, was still a number of years in the future. Pioneering in the Midwest and in the Far West was a stirring reality. A number of western teritories had not yet come to the status of statehood, the western railroads were still in the processes of preliminary expansion, and the exploits of Indian fighters were still a matter of conversation and current record.

Hereabouts, however, there was no particular pioneering. The churches were well established, and education had been fostered through many, many years. Masonry, particulady in the Jurisdiction of Massachusetts, was in a strong position, and had many pages of glorious history behind it. Was it not natural, then, that Brethren of the Craft living in Roslindale, and somewhat detached from the larger city nearby, should nourish a common desire to have a new Lodge of Masons near to their homes? Eliot Lodge was flourishing in Jamaica Plain, but that was a considerable distance away. First one and then another proposed that there be an attempt to establish a new and a local Lodge in Roslindale.

Was it then, under the influence of goodwill at Christmas time, that the following letter was sent to known Craftsmen in the district:

"Brother: It is desired to form a Lodge of F. and A. M. in Roslindale, that in harmony with ancient usages we may meet and know each other. Please be at Knights of Honor Hall, Washington Street, Roslindale, Monday, December 30, 1889, at 8 p.m., to sign the request for a charter and arrange for meetings, etc. May you be fervent and zealous, and if you know a Brother in the vicinity, with cautious freedom ask him to come with you. I am, yours fraternally, (signed) Harrison Dunham."

At this first meeting, held December 30, 1889, Wor. Bro. Henry W. Bowen was chosen Chairman, and Bro. Dunham, Secretary. It was voted unanimously that all present sign a petition to the Grand Lodge for dispensation to hold a Lodge in Roslindale. With what emotion the ten persons present must have signed this petition! Eleven others added their names Iater. What were the thoughts in the mind of Bro. Harrison Dunham when he moved that the Lodge be called "Prospect Lodge"? Did he have in mind that this was to be a Lodge of vision, of looking forward, of claiming points of vantage in coming years?

Among the important matters for early consideration was the one which had to do with a hall in which the Lodge should meet. These sentences, from the minutes of the meeting held on January 25, 1890, are interesting and enlightening:

"After some conversation about hiring a hall for meetings, on motion of Bro. William H. Glover, it was voted to examine Association Hall on South Street, and all the brethren present proceeded to the said hall. On examination of Association Hall, on motion of Bro. William H. Glover, it was voted to hire the hall for the ensuing year, and to choose a committee to arrange said hiring. Bros. Bowen, William H. Glover and Dunham were duly chosen said committee, to report at the next meeting."

Then, from the meeting of February 1, one week later:

"The committee appointed at the last meeting reported that the hall could be had, all furnished, for $200.00 per year. The report was by vote accepted. After informal talk about the arrangements for the Lodge and examination of the hall, the meeting adjourned."

Thus were important and far-reaching decisions handled in those distant days. An account from the West Roxbury Gazette contained these further words:

"Association Hall has been repainted, frescoed, and refitted with two new ante-rooms, and will be known hereafter as Masonic Hall . . . Bro. Coron presented the Lodge with a gavel and baton; Bro. Bleiler, a trowel; Bro. Hudson, a square; Bro. Glover, compasses and tyler sword and belt; Bro. Dunham, a desk and Bible; and William F. Spear of Eliot Lodge gave the implements of the first degree."

Thus it came about that all these activities worked together for good. If there were obstacles, they do not appear in the record. Twenty-nine Lodges signed their approval of granting the dispensation. The Grand Lodge did its part, and on March 10, with Wor. Bro. H. W. Bowen in the chair, the dispensation granted by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, signed by Most Wor. Samuel Wells, Grand Master, and attested by Rt. Wor. Sereno D. Nickerson, Recording Grand Secretary, was read and the Lodge was ready to open.

The organization was as follows: Wor. Bro. Henry W. Bowen, Master; Bro. A. M. Innis, Senior Warden; Bro. W. H. Glover, Junior Warden; Bro. George Jepson, Treasurer; Bro. Harrison Dunham, Secretary; Bro. Theodore Glover, Chaplain; Bro. George Bleiler, Jr., Marshal; Bro. W. H. Bowdlear, Senior Deacon; Bro. Daniel Dewar, Junior Deacon; Bro. George S. West, Senior Steward; Bro. B. F. Coron, Junior Steward; Bro. M. H. Fossett, Inside Sentinel; Bro. W. R. Hudson, Tyler. Nineteen of the petitioners were enrolled as charter members. Thus the Lodge began its year of dispensation.

The night of January 12, 1891, which marked the constitution of the Lodge with all the new and ancient form, was an outstanding occasion. The Most Wor. Grand Master, Samuel Wells, was present, with a large suite of officers. The Grand Secretary read the charter. The Grand Master installed Wor. Bro. Bowen as Ilaster, and delivered to him the charter of the Lodge.

After the first twenty-five years, the report was given that there had been initiated, passed, and raised in the Lodge 322 persons; admitted from other Lodges, 52. There had been dimitted, 26; 37 had died; and 14 had been dropped. The membership stood, at that halfway point, at 315. The activi- des of the Lodge in the second twenty-five years have been such that the statistical figures are now as follows: From the beginning, there have been initiated, passed, and raised, 1100; admitted from other Lodges, 108; dimitted, 189; died, 235; dropped, 221. The present membership is 538. In common with other Lodges, Prospect saw a rapid increase in its members in the years following the World War. Its peak of membership was reached in 1930, when 799 were reported by the Secretary. ln rise and decline of membership, Prospect has been fairly typical of other Massachusetts Lodges.

We turn again to pay our respects to those early Brethren who were our Masonic forebears in Prospect Lodge. Eight of the charter members were alive at the end of the first twenty-five years. All, have passed to their reward rlow, the last being Bro. George Bleiler, Jr., who died on February 13, 1935. There is not opportunity to extol them all, but two or three should be mentioned. Wor. Daniel Dewar was Master in 1897 and 1898. Later he served as Treasurer of the Lodge for twenty years, from 1904 to 1924, and, was the proud recipient of the Henry Price Medal in November, 1925.

Allen M. Innis was Master in 1892 and 1893; with remarkable Masonic loyalty Bro. Innis maintained his activities through all the years until shortly before his death on February 13,1932. His service for Prospect Lodge during more than forty years has no rival. Even in his later years he was not only in attendance at practically every meeting, but he was nearly always called upon by the Master to fill some station of importance. His ritual work suffered not at all with advancing years. In November, 1925, he received, the Henry Price Medal, and he also wore with distinction a Veteran's Medal. The name of Allen Innis is still fragrant, even among the younger men of the Lodge.

The occasion of greatest sentimental moment) in the estimate of the writer, was the meeting held in March, 1932. A few weeks before, Wor. Bro. Innis had passed away, and was buried with Masonic dignity, most of the living Past Masters serving as ofFcers in the funeral communication. At this March meeting, the presiding Master asked the Brethren to rise in grateful tribute to their departed friend and Brother. The one remaining charter member of the Lodge was present - George Bleiler, Jr. at his own request and at the direction of the Master, he was conducted by the Marshal to the altar. There he bowed and prayed to God in thankfulness for the friends of the past, of whom he was now the sole survivor. Thus was transmitted from past to present the symbolic spirit of Prospect Lodge.

Outstanding in the history of^ the past twenty-five years was that great occasion when the Lodge realized a long-standing ambition-the building and occupancy of Masonic Temple in Roslindale. Two previous homes had been temporarily used - Association Hall on South Street, and Masonic Hall on Poplar Street. This beautiful and effective temple was dedicated on April 24, 1922. By that time a second Lodge had been organized- West Roxbury - and by the joint efforts of the two Lodges and their members, the Masonic Building Association was formed. The records of the dedication service show that more than four hundred Brethren were present, and enjoyed the festivities. The following quotation from the minutes of that meeting is timely:

"The Marshal presented Rt. Wor. Bro. Dobson, Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge, who announced that the Grand Master and officers and members of the Grand Lodge were in an edjoining apartment and ready to dedicate the new apartments. Wor. Bro. Crysler appointed as a committee to escort the Grand Master and his suite to the Lodge-room, Wor. Bro. Innis as Chairman, the Past Masters of Prospect Lodge, Wor. Bro. Spear, and Bro. J. M. Crysler, Wor. Bros. McClellan, Jillson, Macy, Bedford, and Bro. Lewis S. Breed.

"Following the introduction of Most Wor. Arthur D. Prince, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts; by Wor. Bro. Innis, Wor. Bro. Crysler in a very pleasing and appropriate manner welcomed the distinguished guest and his suite. 'The Grand Officers assumed the various stations in the Lodge, and puoceeded with the dedication ceremony) which was done in such an impressive manner that it will long be remembered by the Brethren present. At the conclusion of this ceremony, the Grand Master addressed the Brethren and complimented them me ttreir achievements."

A second outstanding event in recent years was the celebration connected with the 500th Regular Communication of the lodge held on January 13, 1935. The Most Worshipful Grand Master, Claude L. Allen, was present with a suite of distinguished Masons. The presiding Master, Wor. Sheridan J. Thorup, took charge of the sealing of a chest containing various items, of interest in connection with the occasion, that chest to be opened at the 1000th Communication of Prospect Lodge.

Prispect Lodge has enjoyed through the five decades of its history a splendid standing in the community. It.has maintained a friendly relationship to the churches, and has always urged its members to enjoy the benefits of church fellowship. It has been conspicuous for its benevolent spirit and its participation in many worthy causes - social, civic, educational, religious. In the World War, 1917-1918, it contributed its loyal support in every possible way. In Masonic.matters it has had a place of prominence in the district of which it is a part and in the Grand Lodge. Many times its members and officers have received the confidence of the Grand Lodge and other Masonic bodies by being appointed and elected to positions of trust and honor. Its flrst fifty years have set worthy standards in the conduct, ability, and spirit of the Brethren of the Lodge. It has sought to do well its part in general Masonic life and tradition, removing not the ancient landmarks which the fathers have set. If these standards can remain, the future is secure.

May God grant that coming years may see an increase in what is most important, as Prospect Lodge indeed points the way to better things!

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OTHER

  • 1894 (Participation in dedication of the Burial Lot and Monument in Boston; 1894-85)

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DISTRICTS

1890: District 4 (South Boston)

1911: District 25 (Hyde Park)

1927: District 4 (South Boston)

1995: District 4 (Boston)

2003: District 6


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