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SHAWMUT LODGE

Location: Boston; Newtonville (1993)

Chartered By: Everett C. Benton

Charter Date: 09/26/1912 1912-129

Precedence Date: 12/11/1911

Current Status: unknown; merged into The Consolidated Lodge, 12/02/2008.

United Lodge merged into this Lodge, 12/22/1993.

PAST MASTERS

REFERENCES IN GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS

• Petition for Dispensation: 1911
• Petition for Charter: 1912
• Consolidation Petition (with United Lodge): 1993
• Consolidation Petition (with The Consolidated Lodge): 2008

ANNIVERSARIES

• 1962 (50th Anniversary)

VISITS BY GRAND MASTER

• 1912 (Benton; Constitution of Lodge and installation; Special Communication)
• 1914 (M. Johnson; see below)
• 1916 (M. Johnson; Ladies' Night; see below)
• 1917 (L. Abbott)
• 1918 (L. Abbott)
• 1920 (Prince; Ladies' Night)
• 1921 (Prince; 2 visits)
• 1925 (Ferrell; Family Night)
• 1933(Chipman)
• 1935(Allen)
• 1936 (Allen]; Ladies' Night at the Copley Plaza)
• 1941(Schaefer)
• 1944(A. Coolidge)
• 1945(Wragg)
• 1962 (Eaton; 50th Anniversary; Special Communication)
• 1993 (Lovering; Consolidation; Special Communication)
• 2003 (Hicks)
• 2008 (Pageau; Consolidation; Special Communication)

BY-LAW CHANGES

1913 1919 1920 1923 1924 1925 1926 1929 1930 1932 1933 1940 1948 1957 1978 1979 1982 1985 1988 1994 1996 1997 2005

EVENTS

CONSTITUTION OF LODGE, SEPTEMBER 1912

From New England Craftsman, Vol. VIII, No. 1, October 1912, Page 30:

Shawmut Lodge, Boston, which has been working under a dispensation issued during the administration of Grand Master Dana J. Flanders, was duly constituted Thursday, September 26th, by Most Wor. Everett C. Benton, Grand Master, assisted by officers of the Grand Lodge. The ceremony was preceded by a banquet in the Temple which was attended by many representatives of other lodges. Grand Master Barrett of Kentucky, a guest of Grand Master Benton, was among those present. The organization of the new lodge is as follows:

Edward N. West, WM; Arthur S. Sondheim, SW; Alexander M. Berger, JW; Paul G. Coblenzer (PM), T; Albert H. Lamson (PM), S; Right Worshipful Samuel Hauser (PGW), C; Edmund S. Young (PM), AS; John R. Griffin (PM), M; Joseph Schmidt, SD; Louis Papp, JD; Fred Nurenberg, SS; David Stern, JS; Emerich Thern, I ; Charles S. Johnson, Organist; Edward F, Jacobs, Tyler.

GRAND MASTER VISIT, MAY 1915

From New England Craftsman, Vol. X, No. 9, June 1915, Page 325:

M. W. Melvin M. Johnson, Grand Master, accompanied by Officers of the Grand Lodge and a number of distinguished Brethren, paid a fraternal visit to Shawmut Lodge, the youngest Lodge that meets in the Masonic Temple, Boston, Thursday, May 27. The Lodge was opened at 3.45 P. M. when the F. C. degree was conferred on five candidates, after which the Lodge held its business meeting. At 6 o'clock W. M. Arthur A. Sondheim escorted the M. W. Grand Master and Suite to the Banquet Hall, where the members and guests to the number of 300 had preceded them. The tables were decorated with flowers and a small silk American flag was at each plate, which each guest pinned to his coat. Bro. Alexander's Orchestra furnished excellent music and Rt. Wor. Roscoe Pound, Deputy Grand Master, delivered an eloquent address, which was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated.

At 7.45 the Lodge again convened and Wor. Wm. M. Farrington, Grand Marshal, announced that the M. W. Grand Master was in an adjoining apartment, ready to pay the Lodge a fraternal visit. The W. M. Master named the Charter Members of Shawmut Lodge with Rt. Wor. Samuel Hauser, P. G. W., as Chairman, a Committee to retire and escort the Grand Master to the Lodge. Bro. Hauser introducing the M. W. Grand Master, said that the Masonic Fraternity in this Jurisdiction was fortunate in having so able and conscientious a leader as the present M. W. Grand Master; that his scholarly attainments, his thorough knowledge of the principles of Freemasonry, his eloquence of speech eminently fit him to guide the Brethren aright. W. M. Sondheim extended a most cordial and fraternal welcome to the M. W. Grand Master and his distinguished Suite to which the Grand Master responded. The Lodge then proceeded with the work, completing the ceremonies of the M. M. degree. Rev. Bro. Edward A. Chase then delivered a beautiful charge to the five candidates which was richly applauded.

The Most Worshipful Grand Master then delivered a most interesting address. He stated that he enjoyed a most pleasant evening and was pleased with the spirit in which the officers rendered the work. He complimented and congratulated the Lodge at the success they have attained and glad to say that Shawmut Lodge enjoys a most enviable reputation in the fraternity.

The Grand Master and Grand Marshal were each presented with handsome bouquets. Though Corinthian Hall was filled with Brethren it was very gratifying to note that all remained until the departure of the Grand Master.

Wor. Bro. Edward N. West is entitled to great credit for the able manner in which he trained the officers in the floor work. He was the first Master of Shawmut Lodge aiui the Marshal of the Lodge since W. L, Sondheim succeeded him as Master.

The Committee of Charter Members who introduced the Grand Master were: R. W. Samuel Hauser, Chairman; W. Edward N. West, Marshal; R. W. Leon M. Abbott, W. Paul G. Coblenzer, W. Albert H. Lamson, W. Clifton Jones, Samuel Friedlander, Leon Newman, Edward Anthony, Maurice Hanauer, Wor. Julius A. Zinn.

VISIT TO MASONIC HOME, APRIL 1916

From New England Craftsman, Vol. XI, No. 8, May 1916, Page 258:

The officers and members of Shawmut Lodge, to the number of seventy-eight, assembled at the corner of Commonwealth and Harvard Avenues, Allston, on Patriots' Day, April 19th ult., and at 8.50 A. M. started in sixteen automobiles for the Masonic Home. They arrived in Worcester about 11 A. M., and proceeded to the new Hotel Bancroft, where dinner, which had been arranged for, was served.

After dinner the brethren started for the home where they arrived in good season.

At the request of Wor. Alexander M. Berger, the Master of the Lodge, Most Wor. Melvin M. Johnson had granted a Dispensation for a Special Communication to be held by Shawmut Lodge in the Chapel of the hom.> and the brethren assembled, where, after the lodge was duly opened, the fellow craft degree was conferred on five candidates, in an able and most impressive manner. The following named officers participated:

Wor. Alexander M. Berger, Master; Bro. Joseph Schmidt, Senior Warden; Bro. Louis Papp, Junior Warden; Wor. Paul G. Coblenzer, treasurer; Wor. Albert H. Lamson, secretary; Rev. Bro. Edward Abbot Chase, Chaplain; Bro. Alexander L. Golden, Marshal; Bro. Benjamin A. Levy, Senior Deacon; Bro. Benjamin F. Levy, Junior Deacon; Bro. Solomon Basch, Senior Steward; Bro. Philip J. Aronson, Junior Steward; Bro. Aaron Feinberg, organist; Bro. Edward F. Jacobs, tyler.

Seated in the East were Most Wor. J. Albert Blake, Relief Commissioner; Wor. Arthur A. Sondheim, Jr., Grand Steward; Wor. Wm. C. Crane, Master of Zetland Lodge; Wor. Wm. F. Pinkham, Master of Joseph Webb Lodge; Wor. Charles Thoman, Master of Germania Lodge, and Wor. James G. Brown, P. M. of The Massachusetts Lodge. The Masonic residents of the Home, and Bro. Lillibridge, Supt., attended the ceremonies and all were pleased with the beautiful work of this degree.

Rev. Bro. Edward Abbott Chase, who is also Chaplain of The Massachusetts Lodge, delivered the charge to the candidates, which was so instructive, that the impression made will be remembered by all who ha1' the privilege of hearing the same.

Most Wor. J. Albert Blake, on behalf of the residents of the home, tendered thanks to Wor. Brother Berger, and to the officers and members of Shawmut Lodge, for the interest shown by him and them for the home and complimented them for the able work performed by them.

The brethren were then afforded an opportunity to inspect the home, the buildings and grounds, and all were delighted with the management of the place and expressed their appreciation for the grand and noble work, as carried on by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, in providing a home and giving comfort to those of our brethren and their widows, who are worthy and unable to provide for themselves.

The party returned and arrived in Boston about 7.30 P. M., meeting with no accident and all who had the good fortune to visit the home, will remember a day well spent.

5TH ANNIVERSARY, NOVEMBER 1916

From New England Craftsman, Vol. XII, No. 3, December 1916, Page 99:

Shawmut Lodge celebrated its fifth anniversary by holding a Ladies' Night in the Masonic Temple on Thursday, Nov. 23, in which 300 participated. An informal reception was held in Corinthian Hall at 6 o'clock, and there was an organ recital by Bro. R. Franz Reissmann, the organist of the Lodge. The Wor. Master, Alexander M. Berger, in well chosen words, extended a most cordial welcome to the ladies, brethren and guests, and expressed the wish that one and all would enjoy a most pleasant evening.

At 7 o'clock the members, with their ladies, proceeded to the banquet hall, followed by the guests, who were accompanied by the officers of the Lodge. The special guest on this occasion was Most Worshipful Grand Master Melvin M. Johnson, who, as he entered the hall, was greeted with loud cheering and applause, which continued until he reached the chair which had been reserved for him. A fine banquet was served, at the conclusion of which the Most Wor. Grand Master was introduced, and he delivered a most interesting, instructive and eloquent address, holding his hearers spellbound from the beginning to the end, and his words have made an everlasting, good impression on all who had the good fortune to hear him.

Each lady received a handsome silver vanity box, and to each man was given a seal leather cigar case filled with cigars.

Other guests were Wor. William M. Farrington, G. M.; Wor. George W. Chester, G. T., and Presiding Masters of Lodges meeting in the Temple. Another distinguished guest was Rt. Wor. Howard M. North, D. D. G. M. of the First Masonic District.

At 8.30 a concert was given in Ionic Hall by a male quartet, assisted by Mrs. Hunting, celloist; Mrs. Simonds, pianist, and Mr. Mason, humorist.

At the conclusion of the concert there was dancing in Gothic Hall until 12 o'clock. The music was furnished by Bro. Alexander's orchestra.

The committee, which consisted of Wor. Alexander M. Berger, Master; Joseph Schmidt, S. W., and Louis Papp, J. W„ are entitled to much credit for the able manner in which they arranged this festival. The programme was beautiful and contained excellent photographs of the first three officers of the Lodge.

SPECIAL MEETING, FEBRUARY 1917

From New England Craftsman, Vol. XII, No. 6, March 1917, Page 206:

The officers of Shawmut Lodge, at the invitation of Wor. Alexander M. Berger, Master of the Lodge, assembled at 2 P. M. on Thursday, February 22nd for the purpose of having a group photograph taken. At 3 o'clock the Regular Communication was held and the F. C. degree was conferred on four candidates. The members and guests then proceeded to the banquet hall and enjoyed the supper which had been provided. Returning to the lodge room the members held a business meeting and at its close, the E. A. degree was conferred on five candidates.

In honor of the day, a large, framed picture of the immortal Bro. George Washington, which was draped with the American flag, was placed on an easel in the northeast corner of the Lodge, and beneath it a beautiful basket of flowers, which was sent by one of the members to Wor. Master Berger, was placed. On the right of the Master was the flag of our country and on the left the flag of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Bro. Benjamin A. Levy, the Senior Deacon, was then introduced and delivered a most interesting lecture on the life of Most Wor. Moses Michael Hays, who was Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts in the years 1788-1792. Bro. Levy is entitled to much credit, for the time he must have devoted in studying the history pertaining to the career of this illustrious Mason and philanthropist. All who had the privilege of hearing the lecture, which had been so carefully prepared, enjoyed the same and were deeply impressed.

On April 19th the members, accompanied by their ladies, will make their annual visit to the Masonic Home. The trip will be made in automobiles. Arriving in Worcester, the party will dine at the "Bancroft" and then proceed to the Home, where the residents will be entertained by a nice concert, which will be given by talent, engaged for the occasion, followed by an address by Rev. Bro. Edward Abbot Chase, the Chaplain of the Lodge.

The members of Shawmut Lodge were so well pleased with the Home, its beautiful surroundings and able management, when they visited the Home last year, that they were anxious to have the ladies accompany them this time. No pains will be spared to give the residents of the Masonic Home a good time.

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

• Joseph T. Paul, 1920, 1921; Shawmut; Memorial
• Arthur A. Sondheim, DDGM, District 1 (Boston), 1935, 1936; N
• Solomon Stern, DDGM, District 1 (Boston), 1952, 1953, 1954; N
• Edward N. West, DDGM, District 1 (Boston), 1910; Grand Marshal 1917-1919; Senior Grand Warden, 1920

OTHER BROTHERS

• Thornton D. Apollonio, Memorial

DISTRICTS

1911: District 1 (Boston)

1927: District 1 (Boston)

2003: District 5

LINKS

Massachusetts Lodges