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UNITED LODGE

Location: Cambridge; Brookline (1930); Brighton (1960); Watertown (1980)

Chartered By: Dudley M. Ferrell

Charter Date: 09/09/1925 1925-231

Precedence Date: 12/05/1924

Current Status: in Grand Lodge Vault; merged into Shawmut Lodge, 12/22/1993.

PAST MASTERS

  • Hugh E. Allen, 1925
  • George W. Ladd, 1926, 1927
  • Horace B. Mann, 1928, 1929
  • Harry Silverman, 1930, 1931
  • Joseph Laserson, 1932, 1933
  • Samuel H. Lewis, 1934, 1935; N
  • John Lee, 1936, 1937
  • Albert Copeland, 1938, 1939
  • Albert T. Lawrence, 1940, 1941
  • Isaac Fishman, 1942, 1943
  • Victor M. Lewis, 1944, 1945
  • Louis Goldkrand, 1946, 1947
  • Nathan Robins, 1948, 1949; SN
  • Hyman Schatz, 1950, 1951
  • Jacob K. DeHaan, 1952, 1953
  • Joseph M. Kransoff, 1954, 1955
  • Albert Lavine, 1956, 1957, 1971
  • Harry Goldrand, 1958
  • Sidney A. Salamoff, 1959
  • William N. Bullock, 1960, 1961
  • Louis A. Rosenberg, 1962
  • Philip Barsh, 1963
  • Raymund A. Mann, 1964
  • Herbert Taymor, 1965
  • Marvin I. Zimble, 1966
  • Herbert D. Lewis, 1967
  • Leon Halperin, 1968, 1988
  • Malcolm H. Flash, 1969
  • Arthur G. Schatz, 1970
  • Stanley N. DeHaan, 1972, 1975, 1991-1993
  • Martin Gantshar, 1973
  • Malcolm L. Burdine, 1974, 1983, 1984
  • Alan M. Ronkin, 1976
  • Edward M. Salamoff, 1977
  • S. Lawrence DeHaan, 1978, 1979, 1986
  • Gary R. Rachins, 1980, 1981
  • Burton J. Foster, 1982
  • Harold P. Greenberg, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1990
  • Donald P. Brightman, 1989

REFERENCES IN GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS

  • Petition for Dispensation: 1924
  • Petition for Charter: 1925
  • Consolidation Petition (with Aberdour Lodge): 1979
  • Consolidation Petition (with Shawmut Lodge): 1993

ANNIVERSARIES

  • 1950 (25th Anniversary)
  • 1975 (50th Anniversary)

VISITS BY GRAND MASTER

BY-LAW CHANGES

1925 1931 1933 1936 1946 1949 1953 1955 1958 1962 1964 1966 1975 1979 1984 1987 1988 1989

HISTORY

  • 1950 (25th Anniversary History, 1950-63; see below)
  • 1975 (50th Anniversary History, 1975-182)

25TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY, MAY 1950

From Proceedings, Page 1950-63:

By Worshipful Harry Silverman, Worshipful John Lee, Worshipful Harry Klein.

Time marches on! The hour has arrived for United Lodge to celebrate its 25th anniversary. This is a glorious and historic event for all of us. It is a time to pause and review the work of the past; to take an inventory of the present; to observe the progress made; and to plan for the future, so that we can make the years ahead outshine those that lie behind.

Insofar as we can ascertain, there are no records available of the preliminary meetings, but fortunately, the memory of participants can supply this omission. There were many meetings in 1924, participated in by Wor. Hugh E. Allen, Wor. George Ladd, Wor. Horace B. Mann, R. W. Harrie E. Mason, Bro. Abraham Broude, Bro. Morris Bronstein, Bro. Abraham Snider, Wor. Joseph Laserson, Wor. Harry Silverman and others who became charter members. Most of those active in the formation were members of Lodges situated in Cambridge and in Boston. There was a strong feeling that the time had arrived for the formation of another Lodge, and Cambridge was considered a suitable location. Much thought and time was given to the name, but we were finally of the opinion that "United" expressed our views, our thoughts, our goal, and accordingly that name was chosen.

On December 5, 1924, a dispensation was granted by Most Worshipful Dudley Hayes Ferrell , Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, for the formation of United Lodge. We were instituted at a very impressive ceremony at Odd Fellows Hall in Cambridge on January 7, 1925, and the officers were installed by Right Worshipful Arthur E. Fisk, District Deputy Grand Master for the Second Masonic District, accompanied by Worshipful Edward F. Wallis, District Deputy Grand Marshal, and Worshipful Brother Prescott, Past Master of Columbian Lodge, as Chaplain.

The officers installed under dispensation were the following:

  • Wor. Hugh E. Allen , Master
  • Wor. George W. Ladd, Senior Warden
  • Wor. Horace B. Mann, Junior Warden
  • Bro. Abraham Broude, Treasurer
  • Wor. Jesse W. Moreland, Secretary
  • Bro. Morris Bronstein, Marshal
  • Bro. Harry Silverman, Senior Deacon
  • Bro. George E. Preble, Junior Deacon
  • Bro. Joseph Laserson, Senior Steward
  • Bro. William H. G. Higgins, Junior Steward
  • Bro. Harrie E. Mason, Sentinel
  • Bro. James E. Bagley, Organist
  • Bro. Edward T. Morgan, Tyler

On this occasion Worshipful James L. Neehan of Putnam Lodge presented to United Lodge a beautiful set of the Three Great Lights.

The Charter Members were as follows:

  • Hugh E. Allen
  • Horace B. Mann
  • Jesse W. Moreland
  • Morris Bronstein
  • Herbert M. Chase
  • Robert J. Fawcett
  • Henry S. Dunn
  • James E. Bagley
  • Leonard H. Hicks
  • Abraham Isenberg
  • Julius Snyder
  • Kevark V. Takvorian
  • Henry L. Fowler
  • Elmer E. Hodgdon
  • Alexander R. Robbins
  • John Robbins
  • Albert Grandberg
  • John D. Marks
  • William E. Moreland
  • Walter H. May
  • Edward Cohen
  • Samuel W. Prussian
  • Abraham S. Guterman
  • Louis Grandberg
  • George W. Ladd
  • Abraham Broude
  • Harry Silverman
  • Walter C. Wardwell
  • Guy H. Holliday
  • Edward F. Wallis
  • Harrie E. Mason
  • Max S. Kale
  • George E. Preble
  • Charles M. Taylor
  • Isaac J. Rosenthal
  • William H. G. Higgins
  • Harry N. Guterman
  • William Sears
  • Joseph Laserson
  • Morris Silverman
  • David A. Lourie
  • David Cobb
  • Edward T. Morgan
  • Morris Gross
  • Leon Laserson
  • Salli Hofmann
  • Abraham Snider

Our first regular communication was held on February 4, 1925, at which time R.W. Guy H. Holliday, Wor. Herbert M. Chase and Wor. Walter C. Wardwell were appointed as a committee to draw up the By-Laws of United Lodge. At this time they presented our Lodge with a beautiful gavel, suitably inscribed. Among the applications received at this first meeting was that of Wor. John Lee, our present Secretary.

Our By-Laws were approved by Grand Lodge on September 9, 1925. At this meeting there was presented to the Lodge the American Flag, the working tools and the Senior Deacon's collar. At this meeting also a Relief Fund was created, and from that time to the present, our Brethren have been most liberal in their contributions thereto. Whenever the occasion has arisen, we have drawn upon this Fund, and the purpose for which it was created has been faithfully carried out. Today our Relief and Permanent Funds are a source of pride and satisfaction.

Thus was United Lodge born! The feeling of brotherhood and friendship, the desire to cooperate and render service, have continued from our birth to the present. With these as a cornerstone, we have been able to make the progress of which we are so justly proud, and to face the challenge of the future. A special communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge was held in Cambridge on Saturday, October 17, 1925, for the purpose of constituting United Lodge. The Grand Lodge Officers present were:

United Lodge was constituted in due and ancient form with all the ceremonies of the Craft. At the conclusion of the ceremonies, M. W. Dudley H. Ferrell, assisted by R. W. Frank H. Hilton, Grand Marshal, installed the officers. On this occasion the M. W. Grand Master delivered an eloquent address and presented Wor. Hugh E. Allen with the charter of United Lodge. This was an evening that will always linger in the memories of those who were privileged to attend.

Jubilee Night was observed on Thursday, October 22, 1925, at the Hotel Somerset, Boston. M. W. Grand Master Dudley H. Ferrell and a large delegation of Grand Lodge Officers participated in the events of the evening.

In the spring of 1926 we held a Ladies' Night, and since then, this has been an annual affair. We all cherish the happy recollections of these pleasant occasions.

At our annual meetings of November 1926, 1927, 1928 and 1931, our officers were again installed by M. W. Dudley H. Ferrell, with R. W. Frank H. Hilton as Marshal. On November 1, 1944, R. W. Brother Hilton presented to the Lodge the baton used by him as Grand Marshal on the occasions of our constitution and on subsequent installations. R. W. Brother Hilton, now Grand Secretary, has always manifested a deep interest in United Lodge, and we are proud to number him as one of our Honorary Members. ^ Most of those who were members when we were instituted and constituted, as well as most of those thereafter becoming members, lived in Brighton, Allston, Brookline and Newton. There was an expressed desire among the membership that we should have our quarters in a Masonic Apartment. Brookline, it was felt, was centrally located, and Wor. Hugh E. Allen, Wor. George W. Ladd, Wor. Horace B. Mann, Bro. Abraham Snider and Wor. Harry Silverman conferred with the officers of Beth-Horon Lodge with reference to locating in Brookline. On September 3, 1930, with the permission of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, United Lodge moved to the Masonic Apartments in Brookline and became a part of the Fifth Masonic District.

During the summer, plans had been made for a gala celebration for our first meeting in the fall. But man proposes, and God disposes. Due to the serious illness of Worshipful Horace B. Mann, the plans were changed, and our first meeting in Brookiine was presided over by the then Senior Warden, Brother Harry Silverman.

On September 5, 1930, Worshipful Horace B. Mann died. A Masonic funeral was held on September 8th, Most Worshipful Rev. Dudley H. Ferrell officiating. Wor. Brother Mann was the first of those active in the formation of United Lodge to pass on. His counsel, advice and efforts contributed in large measure to our progress, and he has been greatly missed by all.

At our meeting in October, 1930, an invitation was extended to all the Masters and Wardens of the Lodges in the Brighton Fifth District, that we might become better acquainted. We have been very happy in our quarters in Brookiine and desire to express to all the members and officers of this District our thanks and appreciation for their kindness, courtesy, and cordiality extended to us in the past nigh on twenty years. Visits have been exchanged with many of our sister Lodges, resulting in a strengthening of the bond of friendship between us.

Over the years, United Lodge likewise has welcomed the opportunity and appreciated the privilege of making its small contributions to both the Masonic Home and the Masonic Hospital.

On September 15, 1932, the Supreme Architect of the Universe, in His infinite wisdom, summoned into the Celestial Lodge above Most Worshipful Dudley Hayes Ferrell. He believed and practiced simplicity and humility; he had the common touch; his kindly ways will ever be affectionately remembered.

On May 15, 1935, Worshipful Harry Silverman was honored by being installed as Master of the 34th Lodge of Instruction.

In December 1936, Most Worshipful Claude L. Allen honored United Lodge by the appointment of Worshipful Samuel H. Lewis as District Deputy Grand Master for the Brighton Fifth Masonic District, which position he filled with high distinction and great honor, both to himself and to his Lodge.

It was during the administration of Right Worshipful Samuel H. Lewis, on March 6, 1935, that Redwood Lodge No. 35 of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Worshipful S. Howard Lee presiding Master, paid a fraternal visit to United Lodge, on which memorable occasion the First Degree, according to Rhode Island ritual, was exemplified. On April 8, 1935, R. W. Samuel H. Lewis, accompanied by the officers and members of United Lodge, returned this fraternal visit to Redwood Lodge at Providence, exemplifying the Third Degree according to the Massachusetts ritual. This custom of exchange with Redwood Lodge has become an annual and rewarding event. The Masonic bond of fellowship between Redwood and United is a source of increasing mutual gratification to the officers and members of both Lodges.

On June 28, 1939, Worshipful George W. Ladd was summoned by the Almighty. With the exception of several months preceding his death, he never missed a meeting, rehearsal or function of United Lodge in fourteen years. He was in truth our pillar of strength.

On September 3, 1939, Brother Morris Bronstein, our first Marshal, passed away. He was one of the small group who first met to consider plans for the formation of United Lodge. He was an Honorary Member, who rendered outstanding services to his adopted Lodge.

On July 1, 1940, Brother Abraham Broude, who served as our Treasurer from the time of our institution until his death, passed away. "Bill" as he was popularly known, was very active in our formation, an Honorary Member, and most generous with his time and purse. He was succeeded by Brother Abraham Snider, Charter and Honorary Member, and our present Treasurer — faithful, conscientious, efficient and beloved.

On May 1, 1942, Right Worshipful Harrie E. Mason passed to the Great Beyond. From the time of its inception until his death, he was most active on all matters pertaining to United Lodge, of which he was an Honorary Member. His pleasure in life was to be of service. He had the time and the willingness to serve. As Chairman of our Relief Committee, he rendered outstanding service to our Lodge, unostentatiously and effectively.

Seventy-five of our Brethren — over fifteen per cent of our membership at the time — entered the Armed Services in World War II. During the administration of Worshipful Isaac Fishman, our Philanthropic Fund Committee outfitted and furnished rooms at the Murphy General Hospital in Framing-ham, and at Camp McKay in Boston. During the War years, this Committee provided entertainment and comforts for the boys in service at the various camps and hospitals in this area. On June 24, 1946, during the administration of Worshipful Victor M. Lewis, a just and fitting tribute was paid to those who served. Herewith is the list of those members of United Lodge who served in World War II:

  • Alford, David
  • Ansin, Herbert G.
  • Barkin, Leon S.
  • Baron, Irving L.
  • Baron, Leonard
  • Berns, Stanley
  • Bloch, Leopold M.
  • Bloomenthal, Abraham P.
  • Bloomenthal, Herbert M.
  • Bloomenthal, Leonard J.
  • Blumenthal, Eli B.
  • Braverman, Milton S.
  • Brown, Elmer
  • Cadiff, Daniel L.
  • Cohen, Albert J.
  • Cohen, Julian
  • Cohen, Robert
  • Cummins, David
  • Druker, Harold E.
  • Gelles, Sidney S.
  • Gerte, Albert
  • Ginsberg, Carleton
  • Gordon, David J.
  • Grandberg, Arnold B.
  • Halpern, Arthur C.
  • Halpern, Henry
  • Harris, Walter H.
  • Herman, Walter
  • Herwitz, William H.
  • Hyde, George
  • Isenberg, Burnett K.
  • Kaufman, Israel L.
  • Kibrick, Herbert V.
  • Kritzman, Benjamin
  • Lerman, George H.
  • Levin, Samuel
  • Levison, Arnold I.
  • Levison, Malcolm B.
  • Levy, Maurice W.
  • Lewis, Alan L.
  • Lewis, Gilbert W.
  • Mann, George S.
  • Mascott, Irving J.
  • Mazur, Robert W.
  • Meitlich, Sumner J.
  • Orenberg, George
  • Phillips, Jerome S.
  • Pinkney, Julian M.
  • Rabb, Norman S.
  • Richard, Howard J.
  • Rifkin, Julian
  • Robbins, Robert M.
  • Rosenfield, Louis I.
  • Rosoff, Stanley
  • Rovner, Barnard
  • Rubin, Allen D.
  • Rudnick, Cecil N.
  • Sacks, Samuel
  • Salmansohn, Lester I.
  • Segel, Arnold L.
  • Segel, Gerald
  • Shapiro, Morris
  • Shapiro, Samuel
  • Shorago, Maurice H.
  • Shufro, Arnold G.
  • Silverman, Bernard B.
  • Singer, Harold
  • Sinofsky, Albert J.
  • Snider, Robert N.
  • Solomon, Aaron N.
  • Srock, Moses S.
  • Stonberg, Samuel
  • Savrann, Herbert W.
  • Sweet, Joseph H.
  • Weiner, Abraham

When we were instituted, Worshipful Jesse W. Moreland, Past Master of Mount Olivet Lodge, became our Secretary. He was the right hand of every Master, at all times courteous, kind and tactful, and performed his duties most efficiently. We all regretted that for reasons of health he was unable to continue in that position. On November 3, 1948, after serving nearly twenty-four years, he became our Secretary Emeritus. Jesse still manifests a deep interest in United Lodge and attends all our meetings. We wish him many, many years of health and happiness. It was not easy to replace him, but in Worshipful John Lee, his successor, the duties of that office are being performed most creditably.

In a brief history, it is difficult to cover the numerous incidents that have occurred over the span of a quarter of a century. Nor is it a simple task to narrow down the selection of those who deserve particular recognition, since many others have in their way contributed much to our progress. But we do want to pay a just and fitting tribute to our Past Masters, each of whom has given unstintingly of himself in the service and progress of United Lodge.

  • Wor. Hugh E. Allen, 1925-26
  • Wor. George W. Ladd, 1927-28†
  • Wor. Horace B. Mann, 1929-30†
  • Wor. Harry Silverman, 1931-32 †
  • Wor. Joseph Laserson, 1933-34
  • R. W. Samuel H. Lewis, 1935-36 §
  • Wor. John Lee, 1937-38
  • Wor. Albert Copeland, 1939-40
  • Wor. Albert T. Lawrence, 1941-42
  • Wor. Isaac Fishman, 1943-44
  • Wor. Victor M. Lewis, 1945-46
  • Wor. Louis Goldkrand, 1947-48
  • Wor. Nathan Robins, 1949-50

† = Deceased § = Past District Deputy Grand Master

They need no praise — their service has been their reward.

Neither time nor space will permit us to mention all our Brethren. Our charter list consisted of forty-seven members, of whom twenty-four have passed on. Our present membership is 618. During our existence, sixty-seven members have passed away.

"In life we loved them well,
And now for us they wait
Where truth and love forever dwell
Beyond the Sunset Gate."

Worshipful Nathan Robins, our presiding Master, has been conspicuous for his wisdom, ability and humility. Brother Hyman Schatz, Senior Warden, Brother Jacob K. De Haan, Junior Warden, and the remaining line of officers we know will so perform their duties that the future of United Lodge is in safe hands. No Lodge has been blessed with a more loyal and devoted group, and we shall be eternally indebted to all for their loyalty, fidelity and cooperation. Due to their liberal contributions and support, we have substantial funds in the Relief and Permanent Funds.

The seed which was planted twenty-five years ago gave birth to a beautiful adventure in friendship. We are proud of our Lodge and of our heritage. Through a labor of love it has emerged, we hope, a credit to our founders, our members and our glorious institution. Humbly we take cognizance of the responsibilities that rest upon us.

We pray God that our noble Fraternity, of which we are a part, will go forward from strength to strength in the service of our fellow men and continue to bring rays of sunshine into the lives of all of us, thereby making this a better and happier world in which to live.

OTHER

  • 1930 (Petition to remove to Brookline granted, 1930-305)

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

DISTRICTS

1924: District 2 (Cambridge)

1927: District 2 (Cambridge)

1931: District 5 (Brighton)

LINKS

Massachusetts Lodges

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