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2002

DONALD G. HICKS, JR., Grand Master

Graham A. Long, Deputy Grand Master
Fred A. Dobson, Senior Grand Warden
Leslie P. Lohnes, Junior Grand Warden


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Seated: R. W. Henry E. Smith, Jr., District Grand Master; Grand Master Donald G. Hicks, Jr.; R. W. Graham A. Long, Deputy Grand Master.
Standing: R. W. Leslie A. Lohnes, Junior Grand Warden; R. W. Fred A. Dobson, Senior Grand Warden; R. W. Christopher W. Huntoon, Grand Treasurer; M. W. Albert T. Ames, Grand Secretary.


Contents

QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston)

  • 03/13: 2002-17;
  • 06/12: 2002-61;
  • 09/11: 2002-97;
  • 12/11: 2002-125; (Annual Communication)

03/13 Agenda

  • 2002-28: Greetings to, and appointment of, Grand Representatives.
  • 2002-30: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 2002-35: Presentation.

06/12 Agenda

  • 2002-75: Greetings to, and appointment of, Grand Representatives (including Rt. Wor. Walter H. Hunt for Germany.)
  • 2002-75: Recognition of the Grand Lodge of the Czech Republic.
  • 2002-78: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 2002-79: Presentations.

09/11 Agenda

  • 2002-110: Greetings to, and appointment of, Grand Representatives.
  • 2002-110: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 2002-111: Budget for 2003 (motion only).
  • 2002-111: Presentations.

12/11 Agenda

Grand Constitutions Amendment Proposals

  • 03/13: 2002-30; Section 223.
    • 06/12: 2002-72; approved.
  • 09/11: 2002-111; Section 336: Two week interval between degrees.
    • 12/11: 2002-140; Discussion.

Grand Master's Address

  • 03/13: 2002-35; Building On the Past As We Plan For the Future: vision statement; Masonic Home; Country Fair; widows lists; building renovations; assistant librarian; games of chance; new Grand Master for China; Trowel; military families; community service; New York Masonic Relief Fund; visits; conclusion.
  • 06/12: 2002-80; visits; Grand Master's Fair; Masonic Health System; Membership Award; scholarships; presentations; announcements; visits; conclusion.
  • 09/11: 2002-114; opening remarks; visitations; MLI; dues increase; rulings; discipline; Grand Master's Appeal; redistricting; One-Day Class.
  • 12/11: 2002-155; opening remarks; visitations; dues increase; Grand Master's Appeal; discipline; One-Day Class; Lodge of Instruction; scholarships; library; insurance; education; CHIP; visits; medals.

Lodge By-Law Changes

Necrologies and Memorials

  • NECROLOGIES:
    • 03/13: 2002-28; Rt. Wor. Roger Dehullu, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/13: 2002-29; Rt. Wor. Joseph Bernard Ferguson, Sr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/13: 2002-29; Rt. Wor. Charles Porter Buckley, Sr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/13: 2002-29; Rt. Wor. Arthur Bostwick Wight, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/13: 2002-29; Rt. Wor. Donald Guy Lothrop, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/11: 2002-107; Rt. Wor. Monroe Edwards Smith, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/11: 2002-108; Rt. Wor. Charles Milton Purviance, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/11: 2002-108; Rt. Wor. A. Ralph Durning, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Past Grand Deacon.
    • 09/11: 2002-108; Rt. Wor. Herbert Francis Silva, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/11: 2002-109; Rt. Wor. Lee Francis Merlin, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/11: 2002-109; Rt. Wor. Harry C. Holman, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/11: 2002-109; Rt. Wor. Arthur Somerville, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/11: 2002-109; Rt. Wor. John Charles MacDonald, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/11: 2002-112; Bro. David William Bernard (died at World Trade Center on 09/11/2001).
    • 09/11: 2002-113; Bro. Jeffrey William Coombs (died on Flight 11 on 09/11/2001).
    • 09/11: 2002-113; Bro. Gerald Francis DeConto (died at the Pentagon on 09/11/2001).
    • 12/11: 2002-138; Rt. Wor. William Sanborn Elliott, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/11: 2002-139; Rt. Wor. Walter Lopes Craveiro, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/11: 2002-139; Rt. Wor. Richard Alden Walker, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/11: 2002-139; Rt. Wor. Winthrop Stillman Polsey, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/11: 2002-139; Rt. Wor. Herbert Eaton, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/11: 2002-139; Rt. Wor. Robert Arthur Barker, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/11: 2002-140; Rt. Wor. Carmelo Charles Iannello, Past District Deputy Grand Master.

Petitions for Charters

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

  • 01/12: 2002-9; Oak Bluffs. Dedication of Donald Warren Vose Room at the Masonic Hall.
    • 2002-10: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Brethren and guests of Oriental-Martha's Vineyard Lodge.
    • 2002-10: Rededication of the Lodge room.
    • 2002-11: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers, including Past Grand Master M.W. Donald Warren Vose, who "noted that he enjoyed so much all of the nice things that had been said about him that day, and quipped 'especially those remarks of my own.'" Presentation of a new apron case to Brother Vose.
  • 01/19: 2002-13; Lowell. Reception for the Grand Master.
    • 2002-15: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Brethren of Wamesit Lodge, meeting in Lowell by dispensation.
    • 2002-15: Remarks by various Brothers. Address by the Grand Master.
  • 04/20: 2002-41; Needham. 75th Anniversay of Nehoiden Lodge.
    • 2002-41: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Rt. Wor. Lincoln K. Richards, Master of Nehoiden Lodge.
    • 2002-42: Remarks by various Brothers.
    • 2002-42: Address by the Grand Master, reproduced in full.
    • 2002-43ff: History of Nehoiden Lodge, by Wor. Bruce M. Newman.
  • 06/05: 2002-55; Haverhill. 200th Anniversary of Merrimack Lodge.
    • 2002-55: Grand Lodge opened at Pat's Beef House in Haverhill, and the Grand Master was received in the banquet hall.
    • 2002-56: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers. Presentations and proclamations.
    • 2002-57: Address by the Grand Master, reproduced in full. (Note: the Grand Master observed that as had occurred at the 100th Anniversary, the Golden Urn accompanied the Grand Officers to the celebration.)
  • 06/15: 2002-85; Wilbraham. Consolidation of Springfield and Newton as Newton.
    • 2002-86: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the two Lodges.
    • 2002-86: Merger ceremony, described in detail.
    • 2002-89: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
  • 06/17: 2002-91; Wakefield. Consolidation of Lynnfield and Zetland, as Lynnfield-Zetland.
    • 2002-92: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the two Lodges.
    • 2002-92: Merger ceremony, described in detail.
    • 2002-95: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
  • 11/21: 2002-119; Boston. Consolidation of Henry Price and Everett C. Benton as Price-Benton.
    • 2002-120: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the two Lodges.
    • 2002-120: Merger ceremony, described in detail.
    • 2002-123: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston, 12/27/2002)

  • 2002-189: Opening and roll call.
  • 2002-195: Reception of guests, including Grand Representatives.
  • 2002-196: Report of Grand Secretary; 675 diplomas issued. List of lodges not represented in Grand Lodge in 2002, as well as the past 2 years.
  • 2002-197: Installation of Grand Master Donald Gardner Hicks, Jr. Installation of other Grand Officers.
  • 2002-200: Feast of St. John. Toasts and names of speakers:
  • 2002-200: The Grand Master.
  • 2002-201: Deputy Grand Master Rt. Wor. W. Warren Richardson, Jr.
  • 2002-205: Past Deputy Grand Master Rt. Wor. Robert L. Steadman.

LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 2002

There were 45 districts in Massachusetts in 2002 (numbered 1 through 33), as well as districts for Chile, China, the Caribbean and Panama.

DISTRICT 1: Boston

Allan D. Parker, III, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A3

DISTRICT 2: Cambridge

E. Donald Weiner, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A4

DISTRICT 2: Boston

Joseph M. Kurey, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A5

DISTRICT 3: Boston

David P. Henry, District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A6

DISTRICT 3: Chelsea

Donald F. Tabbut, District Deputy Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A7

DISTRICT 4: Boston

David P. Duncan, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A8

DISTRICT 5: Waltham

Lincoln K. Richards, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A9

DISTRICT 5: Brighton

Preston L. Neff, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A10

DISTRICT 6: Somerville

Everett A. Johnson, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A11

DISTRICT 6: Arlington

Robert J. McNary, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A12

DISTRICT 7: Malden

Earl W. Cole, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A13

DISTRICT 7: Melrose

Harland P. Smith, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A14

DISTRICT 8: Salem

Donald M. Moran, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A15

DISTRICT 8: Lynn

Richard D. Parker, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A16

DISTRICT 9: Gloucester

Stephen E. Linsky, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A17

DISTRICT 10: Newburyport

Thomas E. Pulkkinen, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A18

DISTRICT 11: Lawrence

Frederick N. Nowell, III, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A19

DISTRICT 12: Lowell

Roy J. Leone, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A20

DISTRICT 13: Fitchburg

Roger E. Winchester, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A21

DISTRICT 13: Barre

Charles L. Montalbano, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A22

DISTRICT 14: Greenfield

Lester A. Black, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A23

DISTRICT 15: North Adams

Charles N. Cahoon, District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A24

DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield

John D. Walther, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A25

DISTRICT 17: Holyoke

Mark C. Mueller, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A26

DISTRICT 18: Chicopee

George R. Sachs, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A27

DISTRICT 18: Springfield

Mark W. Doane, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A28

DISTRICT 19: Palmer

Peter B. Markert, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A29

DISTRICT 20: Blackstone

Mark S. Watson, District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A30

DISTRICT 21: Brookfield

Frederick R. Morin, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A31

DISTRICT 22: Worcester

Russell E. Lowe, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A32

DISTRICT 23: Natick

Truman G. Hix, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A33

DISTRICT 24: Marlboro

Dennis E. Reebel, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A34

DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park

Richard B. Burgess, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A35

DISTRICT 26: Quincy

Ronald L. McKim, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A36

DISTRICT 27: Plymouth

Russell W. Nickerson, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A37

DISTRICT 28: Taunton

John C. Sutterley, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A38

DISTRICT 28: Attleboro

James E. Carroll, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A39

DISTRICT 29: Brockton

James C. Holmes, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A40

DISTRICT 30: Fall River

Stafford Sheehan, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A41

DISTRICT 30: New Bedford

August R. Cote, Sr., District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A42

DISTRICT 31: Nantucket

Robert I. Wing, District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A43

DISTRICT 32: Hyannis

Thomas R. Hickey, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A44

DISTRICT 32: Provincetown

Truman Henson, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A45

DISTRICT 33: Springfield

Wayne D. Vangsness, District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A46

PANAMA CANAL DISTRICT

Henry F. Smith, Jr., District Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A47

  • Sojourners (Cristobal, Canal Zone, 1912)
  • Ancon (Ancon, Canal Zone, 1913)
  • Gatun (Empire, Canal Zone, 1915) merged 05/31

CHILE DISTRICT

Daniel E. Cerda, District Deputy Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A48

CHINA DISTRICT

Richard Dyck, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 2002-A49

CARIBBEAN DISTRICT

Aston Wright, District Deputy Grand Master; 1 Lodge
Tabular: 2002-A50



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