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Saint Andrews Lodge was constituted May 30, 1895, by Most Worshipful Grand Master Edward P. Lowden and his full board of officers. Right Worshipful William H. Scott, 3rd D. D. G. M., was the installing officer and it is recorded “that all of the officers were in full dress and white gloves.” What Cheer Lodge No. 21 having loaned us their aprons and Orpheus Lodge No. 36 having loaned us their beautiful jewels, the officers were installed.

The first regular communication of Saint Andrews Lodge No. 39 was held June 13, 1895 in Grange Hall, with work in the first degree and routine business.

In 1894, when Saint Andrews Lodge was formed, a majority of its sponsors having been members of What Cheer Lodge, chose the name Saint Andrews and also with the provision that Saint Andrews Day, November 30th be the date of the annual communication.

Saint Andrews Lodge was granted a civil charter by the State of Rhode Island on November 30, 1896, for the purpose of social, literary, and benevolent objects, the officers of the Lodge were elected as the officers of the corporation, and the By-laws of the Lodge adopted for its administration.

On Saturday, October 3, 1908, the cornerstone of the present building was laid in due and ample form by Most Worshipful Grand Master William L. Chatterton and his board of officers, assisted by officers of the Lodge. Following which a collation was served by the Ladies Industrial Society of St. Mark’s Church.

Two major wars have occurred within the history of Saint Andrews Lodge. The “Roll of Honor” in World War I contained eleven names, and one of that number Brother, Lieutenant Ray L. Harris died of illness in Camp Logan, Texas.

We must also pay tribute to forty of our brethren who in compliance with established law, having during World War II entered the armed forces of these United States. Two of this number, have made the “supreme sacrifice,” Brother, Lieutenant William W. Chappell in the air force, killed in the line of duty in Florida; Brother, Captain Gustaf O. J. Karlsson, in the “Tanker” service, missing at sea.

Not for the love of adventure, nor for the glory and renown that pertains to military deeds, but in obedience to the laws under whose protection they have lived and remembering the allegiance due to their country, did our brethren of Saint Andrews Lodge, their sons and daughters, give of their strength, their intelligence, their devotion to our country’s cause. It is for us to honor them for their deeds and for those of succeeding generations who will replace them we commend all of them to the Almighty Father of us to return all in safety.

However brief, this history of our Lodge may be what will the record of the future be. That question can only be answered by those of us here and by those who follow. To you the brethren of today and the brethren of tomorrow, we may only leave the following:

“Carry on ye faithful brothers, carry on!
And blessing with you go
Still aid the widow in her need
And soothe the orphans woe
Still by the heartsick stranger’s side
With words of comfort stay
And bid the deep and troubled tide of sorrow pass away.

Ye generous band, Long may you stand
The grey beard and the youth,
Shoulder to Shoulder, Hand in Hand
In Honor – Virtue – Truth

George H. E. Shaw

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