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(LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1959)
(LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1959)
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==== DISTRICT 1: Boston ====
 
==== DISTRICT 1: Boston ====
 
'''Arthur H. Edwards, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''10 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Arthur H. Edwards, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''10 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-391''
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''Tabular: 1959-391''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StJohnB St. John's] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston], 1733)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StJohnB St. John's] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston], 1733)
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==== DISTRICT 2: Cambridge ====
 
==== DISTRICT 2: Cambridge ====
 
'''Lorenzo B. Carr, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Lorenzo B. Carr, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-392''
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''Tabular: 1959-392''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Amicable Amicable] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACambridge Cambridge], 1805)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Amicable Amicable] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACambridge Cambridge], 1805)
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==== DISTRICT 2: Boston ====
 
==== DISTRICT 2: Boston ====
 
'''George Franklin, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''George Franklin, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-393''
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''Tabular: 1959-393''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Putnam Putnam]  ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACambridge Cambridge], 1854)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Putnam Putnam]  ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACambridge Cambridge], 1854)
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==== DISTRICT 3: Boston ====
 
==== DISTRICT 3: Boston ====
 
'''Charles G. Hansen, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Charles G. Hansen, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-394''
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''Tabular: 1959-394''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountTabor Mount Tabor] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston], 1846)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountTabor Mount Tabor] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston], 1846)
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==== DISTRICT 3: Chelsea ====
 
==== DISTRICT 3: Chelsea ====
 
'''Gustave A. Schlauck, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Gustave A. Schlauck, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-395''
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''Tabular: 1959-395''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarBethlehem Star of Bethlehem] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAChelsea Chelsea], 1844)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarBethlehem Star of Bethlehem] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAChelsea Chelsea], 1844)
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==== DISTRICT 4: South Boston ====
 
==== DISTRICT 4: South Boston ====
 
'''Frank E. Nelson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Frank E. Nelson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-396''
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''Tabular: 1959-396''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StPaulB St. Paul's] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABraintree Braintree], 1846) ''effective 09/01/1959''
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StPaulB St. Paul's] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABraintree Braintree], 1846) ''effective 09/01/1959''
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==== DISTRICT 4: Dorchester ====
 
==== DISTRICT 4: Dorchester ====
 
'''Arthur Somerville, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Arthur Somerville, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-397''
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''Tabular: 1959-397''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=UnionD Union] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MADorchester Dorchester], 1796)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=UnionD Union] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MADorchester Dorchester], 1796)
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==== DISTRICT 4: Roxbury ====
 
==== DISTRICT 4: Roxbury ====
 
'''Carl J. Ludwig, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Carl J. Ludwig, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-398''
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''Tabular: 1959-398''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Washington Washington] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MARoxbury Roxbury], 1796)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Washington Washington] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MARoxbury Roxbury], 1796)
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==== DISTRICT 5: Waltham ====
 
==== DISTRICT 5: Waltham ====
 
'''Franklin E. Harris, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''10 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Franklin E. Harris, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''10 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-399''
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''Tabular: 1959-399''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Monitor Monitor] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWaltham Waltham], 1820)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Monitor Monitor] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWaltham Waltham], 1820)
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==== DISTRICT 5: Brighton ====
 
==== DISTRICT 5: Brighton ====
 
'''John N. Hall, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''10 Lodges''<br>
 
'''John N. Hall, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''10 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-400''
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''Tabular: 1959-400''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=BethesdaB Bethesda] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABrighton Brighton], 1819)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=BethesdaB Bethesda] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABrighton Brighton], 1819)
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==== DISTRICT 6: Somerville ====
 
==== DISTRICT 6: Somerville ====
 
'''Warren P. Eldridge, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Warren P. Eldridge, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-401''
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''Tabular: 1959-401''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=KingSolomon King Solomon's] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACharlestown Charlestown], 1783)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=KingSolomon King Solomon's] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACharlestown Charlestown], 1783)
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==== DISTRICT 6: Arlington ====
 
==== DISTRICT 6: Arlington ====
 
'''Winthrop S. Polsey, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Winthrop S. Polsey, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-402''
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''Tabular: 1959-402''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Hiram Hiram] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAArlington Arlington], 1797)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Hiram Hiram] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAArlington Arlington], 1797)
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==== DISTRICT 7: Malden ====
 
==== DISTRICT 7: Malden ====
 
'''Jacob J. Glazin, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Jacob J. Glazin, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-403''
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''Tabular: 1959-403''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountVernon2 Mount Vernon] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMalden Malden], 1857)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountVernon2 Mount Vernon] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMalden Malden], 1857)
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==== DISTRICT 7: Melrose ====
 
==== DISTRICT 7: Melrose ====
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLKSwindell Kenneth G. Swindell], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLKSwindell Kenneth G. Swindell], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-404''
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''Tabular: 1959-404''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Wyoming Wyoming] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMelrose Melrose], 1856)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Wyoming Wyoming] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMelrose Melrose], 1856)
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==== DISTRICT 8: Salem ====
 
==== DISTRICT 8: Salem ====
 
'''C. Glover Bowes, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''C. Glover Bowes, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-405''
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''Tabular: 1959-405''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Essex2 Essex] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASalem Salem], 1791)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Essex2 Essex] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASalem Salem], 1791)
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==== DISTRICT 8: Lynn ====
 
==== DISTRICT 8: Lynn ====
 
'''Harold B. Bliss, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Harold B. Bliss, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-406''
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''Tabular: 1959-406''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Philanthropic Philanthropic] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMarblehead Marblehead], 1760)  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Philanthropic Philanthropic] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMarblehead Marblehead], 1760)  
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==== DISTRICT 9: Gloucester ====
 
==== DISTRICT 9: Gloucester ====
 
'''J. Elliott Waldron, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''J. Elliott Waldron, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-407''
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''Tabular: 1959-407''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Tyrian The Tyrian] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGloucester Gloucester], 1770)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Tyrian The Tyrian] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGloucester Gloucester], 1770)
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==== DISTRICT 10: Newburyport ====
 
==== DISTRICT 10: Newburyport ====
 
'''Thomas J. Luby, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Thomas J. Luby, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-408''
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''Tabular: 1959-408''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StJohnN St. John's] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANewburyport Newburyport], 1766)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StJohnN St. John's] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANewburyport Newburyport], 1766)
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==== DISTRICT 11: Lawrence ====
 
==== DISTRICT 11: Lawrence ====
 
'''Thomas H. Houghton, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Thomas H. Houghton, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-409''
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''Tabular: 1959-409''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StMatthew St. Matthew's] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAAndover Andover], 1822)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StMatthew St. Matthew's] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAAndover Andover], 1822)
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==== DISTRICT 12: Lowell ====
 
==== DISTRICT 12: Lowell ====
 
'''Raymond V. Ullom, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Raymond V. Ullom, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-410''
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''Tabular: 1959-410''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Corinthian Corinthian] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAConcord Concord], 1797)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Corinthian Corinthian] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAConcord Concord], 1797)
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==== DISTRICT 13: Fitchburg ====
 
==== DISTRICT 13: Fitchburg ====
 
'''George M. Rogers, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''George M. Rogers, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-411''
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''Tabular: 1959-411''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StPaulA St. Paul's] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAAyer Ayer], 1797)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StPaulA St. Paul's] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAAyer Ayer], 1797)
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==== DISTRICT 13: Barre ====
 
==== DISTRICT 13: Barre ====
 
'''Cyril E. Brubaker, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Cyril E. Brubaker, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-412''
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''Tabular: 1959-412''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountZion Mount Zion] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABarre Barre], 1800)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountZion Mount Zion] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABarre Barre], 1800)
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==== DISTRICT 14: Greenfield ====
 
==== DISTRICT 14: Greenfield ====
 
'''Everett S. Martin, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Everett S. Martin, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-413''
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''Tabular: 1959-413''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Republican Republican] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGreenfield Greenfield], 1795)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Republican Republican] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGreenfield Greenfield], 1795)
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==== DISTRICT 15: North Adams ====
 
==== DISTRICT 15: North Adams ====
 
'''James A. McLaren, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
 
'''James A. McLaren, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-414''
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''Tabular: 1959-414''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=LafayetteNA Lafayette] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANAdams North Adams], 1847)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=LafayetteNA Lafayette] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANAdams North Adams], 1847)
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==== DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield ====
 
==== DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield ====
 
'''Theodore R. Sherpey, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Theodore R. Sherpey, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-415''
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''Tabular: 1959-415''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Cincinnatus Cincinnatus] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGreatBarrington Great Barrington], 1795)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Cincinnatus Cincinnatus] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGreatBarrington Great Barrington], 1795)
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==== DISTRICT 17: Holyoke ====
 
==== DISTRICT 17: Holyoke ====
 
'''Ralph N. Hosford, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Ralph N. Hosford, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-416''
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''Tabular: 1959-416''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Jerusalem Jerusalem] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASHadley South Hadley], 1797)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Jerusalem Jerusalem] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASHadley South Hadley], 1797)
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==== DISTRICT 18: Chicopee ====
 
==== DISTRICT 18: Chicopee ====
 
'''John R. Lundgren, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''John R. Lundgren, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-417''
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''Tabular: 1959-417''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Chicopee Chicopee] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAChicopee Chicopee], 1848)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Chicopee Chicopee] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAChicopee Chicopee], 1848)
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==== DISTRICT 18: Springfield ====
 
==== DISTRICT 18: Springfield ====
 
'''Kenneth H. Keyes, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Kenneth H. Keyes, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-418''
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''Tabular: 1959-418''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Hampden Hampden] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASpringfield Springfield], 1817)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Hampden Hampden] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASpringfield Springfield], 1817)
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==== DISTRICT 19: Palmer ====
 
==== DISTRICT 19: Palmer ====
 
'''Augustus Newman, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Augustus Newman, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-419''
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''Tabular: 1959-419''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Thomas Thomas] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAPalmer Palmer], 1796)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Thomas Thomas] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAPalmer Palmer], 1796)
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==== DISTRICT 20: Blackstone ====
 
==== DISTRICT 20: Blackstone ====
 
'''Lorne B. Strader, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Lorne B. Strader, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-420''
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''Tabular: 1959-420''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=SolomonsTemple Solomon's Temple] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAUxbridge Uxbridge], 1818)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=SolomonsTemple Solomon's Temple] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAUxbridge Uxbridge], 1818)
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==== DISTRICT 21: Brookfield ====
 
==== DISTRICT 21: Brookfield ====
 
'''Russell H. Gray, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Russell H. Gray, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-421''
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''Tabular: 1959-421''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MorningStar Morning Star] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWorcester Worcester], 1793)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MorningStar Morning Star] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWorcester Worcester], 1793)
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==== DISTRICT 22: Worcester ====
 
==== DISTRICT 22: Worcester ====
 
'''Russell D. Waldron, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Russell D. Waldron, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-422''
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''Tabular: 1959-422''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=OliveBranch Olive Branch] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMillbury Millbury], 1797)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=OliveBranch Olive Branch] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMillbury Millbury], 1797)
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==== DISTRICT 23: Natick ====
 
==== DISTRICT 23: Natick ====
 
'''Robie L. Palmer, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Robie L. Palmer, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-423''
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''Tabular: 1959-423''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Meridian Meridian] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWatertown Watertown], 1797)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Meridian Meridian] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWatertown Watertown], 1797)
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==== DISTRICT 24: Marlboro ====
 
==== DISTRICT 24: Marlboro ====
 
'''E. Clayton Steeves, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''E. Clayton Steeves, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-424''
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''Tabular: 1959-424''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Middlesex Middlesex] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFramingham Framingham], 1795)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Middlesex Middlesex] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFramingham Framingham], 1795)
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==== DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park ====
 
==== DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park ====
 
'''Myles Standish, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Myles Standish, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-425''
+
''Tabular: 1959-425''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=RisingStar Rising Star] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAStoughton Stoughton], 1799)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=RisingStar Rising Star] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAStoughton Stoughton], 1799)
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==== DISTRICT 26: Quincy ====
 
==== DISTRICT 26: Quincy ====
 
'''Norman D. Loud, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Norman D. Loud, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-426''
+
''Tabular: 1959-426''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Rural Rural] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAQuincy Quincy], 1801)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Rural Rural] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAQuincy Quincy], 1801)
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==== DISTRICT 27: Plymouth ====
 
==== DISTRICT 27: Plymouth ====
 
'''E. Gardner Jones, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''E. Gardner Jones, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-427''
+
''Tabular: 1959-427''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=OldColony Old Colony] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAHingham Hingham], 1792)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=OldColony Old Colony] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAHingham Hingham], 1792)
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==== DISTRICT 28: Taunton ====
 
==== DISTRICT 28: Taunton ====
 
'''John F. Lowry, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''John F. Lowry, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-428''
+
''Tabular: 1959-428''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=KingDavid King David] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MATaunton Taunton], 1798)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=KingDavid King David] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MATaunton Taunton], 1798)
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==== DISTRICT 28: Attleboro ====
 
==== DISTRICT 28: Attleboro ====
 
'''Andrew J. Main, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Andrew J. Main, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-429''
+
''Tabular: 1959-429''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Bristol Bristol] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANAttleboro North Attleboro], 1797)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Bristol Bristol] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANAttleboro North Attleboro], 1797)
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==== DISTRICT 29: Brockton ====
 
==== DISTRICT 29: Brockton ====
 
'''Herbert I. Perry, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Herbert I. Perry, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-430''
+
''Tabular: 1959-430''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Fellowship Fellowship] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABridgewater Bridgewater], 1797)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Fellowship Fellowship] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABridgewater Bridgewater], 1797)
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==== DISTRICT 30: Fall River ====
 
==== DISTRICT 30: Fall River ====
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLACanedy Albert W. Canedy], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLACanedy Albert W. Canedy], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-431''
+
''Tabular: 1959-431''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountHope Mount Hope] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFallRiver Fall River], 1824)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountHope Mount Hope] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFallRiver Fall River], 1824)
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==== DISTRICT 30: New Bedford ====
 
==== DISTRICT 30: New Bedford ====
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLEBorden Eliot F. Borden], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLEBorden Eliot F. Borden], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-432''
+
''Tabular: 1959-432''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarEast1 Star in the East] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANewBedford New Bedford], 1823)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarEast1 Star in the East] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANewBedford New Bedford], 1823)
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==== DISTRICT 31: Nantucket ====
 
==== DISTRICT 31: Nantucket ====
 
'''Kenneth J. Bruce, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Kenneth J. Bruce, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-433''
+
''Tabular: 1959-433''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=UnionN Union] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANantucket Nantucket], 1771)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=UnionN Union] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANantucket Nantucket], 1771)
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==== DISTRICT 32: Hyannis ====
 
==== DISTRICT 32: Hyannis ====
 
'''Carl T. Ohrn, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Carl T. Ohrn, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-434''
+
''Tabular: 1959-434''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Marine Marine] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFalmouth Falmouth], 1798)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Marine Marine] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFalmouth Falmouth], 1798)
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==== DISTRICT 32: Provincetown ====
 
==== DISTRICT 32: Provincetown ====
 
'''Herbert F. Wilcox, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Herbert F. Wilcox, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-435''
+
''Tabular: 1959-435''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=KingHiram King Hiram's] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAProvincetown Provincetown], 1795)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=KingHiram King Hiram's] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAProvincetown Provincetown], 1795)
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==== DISTRICT 33: Springfield ====
 
==== DISTRICT 33: Springfield ====
 
'''Everett H. Warren, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Everett H. Warren, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-436''
+
''Tabular: 1959-436''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=RoswellLee Roswell Lee] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASpringfield Springfield], 1864)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=RoswellLee Roswell Lee] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASpringfield Springfield], 1864)
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==== CANAL ZONE DISTRICT ====
 
==== CANAL ZONE DISTRICT ====
 
'''George P. Fullman, District Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''George P. Fullman, District Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-437''
+
''Tabular: 1959-437''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Sojourners Sojourners] (Cristobal, Canal Zone, 1912)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Sojourners Sojourners] (Cristobal, Canal Zone, 1912)
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==== CHILE DISTRICT ====
 
==== CHILE DISTRICT ====
 
'''John G. Nielsen, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''3 Lodges''<br>
 
'''John G. Nielsen, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''3 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-439''
+
''Tabular: 1959-439''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=BethesdaV Bethesda] (Valparaiso, Chile, 1854)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=BethesdaV Bethesda] (Valparaiso, Chile, 1854)
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==== CHINA DISTRICT ====
 
==== CHINA DISTRICT ====
 
'''Hyman Hodes, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''3 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Hyman Hodes, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''3 Lodges''<br>
''Tabular: 1958-438''
+
''Tabular: 1959-438''
  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=AncientLandmark Ancient Landmark] (Shanghai, China, 1863) ''In recess''
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=AncientLandmark Ancient Landmark] (Shanghai, China, 1863) ''In recess''

Revision as of 18:49, 23 January 2011

1959

ANDREW G. JENKINS, Grand Master


Henry F. Smith, Deputy Grand Master
Alexander R. Dunbar, Senior Grand Warden
Roland D. Seger, Junior Grand Warden


Contents

QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston)

  • 03/11: 1959-45;
  • 06/10: 1959-157;
  • 09/09: 1959-194;
  • 12/09: 1959-274; (Annual Communication)

03/11 Agenda

  • 1959-53: Reception and introduction of guests, as well as Grand Representatives.
  • 1959-54: Report of Committee on Records.
  • 1959-71: Resolution of greeting and felicitation to Lodge Glittering Star #322, Irish Constitution. This military lodge was quartered in Boston in 1769 and joined with the Lodge of St. Andrew to petition the Grand Lodge of Scotland for a Provincial Grand Master.

06/10 Agenda

  • 1959-164: Reception and introduction of guests, as well as Grand Representatives.
  • 1959-165: Report of Committee on Records.
  • 1959-176: Report of Committee on Foreign Relations; recognition of the United Grand Lodge of Germany, following the union of the National Grand Lodge (Swedish Rite) with the United Grand Lodge of Germany A.F. & A.M. on 09/14/1958. Approved.
  • 1959-182: Installation of Wor. Harry R. Cullum as Grand Sword Bearer, following the death of Rt. Wor. Harold Tivey.

09/09 Agenda

  • 1959-201: Reception and introduction of guests, as well as Grand Representatives.
  • 1959-202: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1959-211: Presentation of Distinguished Service Medals to Wor. Alton P. Cole, Past Assistant Grand Treasurer; Wor. Carl Hauck was presented with an embossed resolution of appreciation for the restoration of the miniature equestrian statue of Paul Revere in the Museum.
  • 1959-214: Budget for 1960.

12/09 Agenda

  • 1959-283: Reception and introduction of guests, as well as Grand Representatives.
  • 1959-283: Report of Committee on Records.
  • 1959-293: Presentation of Veteran's Medal to Most Wor. Joseph Earl Perry.
  • 1959-293: Report of the Committee on Returns.
  • 1959-297: Report of Education Committee.
  • 1959-300: Report of Service Committee.
  • 1959-303: Report of Board of Masonic Relief.
  • 1959-318: Report of Library and Museum Committee. Note: A list of library acquisitions appears on page 1958-322ff, and includes Volume 1 of the Papers of Benjamin Franklin and a collection of Washington bi-centennial coins and medals.
  • 1959-326: Auditor's Report.
  • 1959-337: Visits by Grand Master:
  • Visits by Grand Master Jenkins, beginning on Page 1959-337:

Visits by Deputy Grand Master and Grand Wardens appear beginning on Page 1959-339.

  • 1959-341: Election of Rt. Wor. Laurence E. Eaton as Grand Master. Election of other Grand Officers.

Grand Constitutions Amendment Proposals

None.

Grand Master's Address

  • 03/11: 1959-63: Opening remarks; necrology; Grand Master's Conference; Masonic Festival; Report of Commissioners of Trials; dispensation for Sharon Lodge.
  • 06/10: 1959-166: Opening remarks; necrology; visitations; Aleppo All-Masonic Night.
  • 09/09: 1959-202: Opening remarks; necrology; Masonic Home and Hospital; Appraisal of Temple and contents; Budget; Service.
  • 12/09: 1959-284: Opening remarks; necrology; Visitations, Constitution of Sharon Lodge; ceremonies; Membership (4,029 initiates); Lodge Anniversaries; Veteran Past Master certificates (18 over 50 years); Annual Reports.

Lodge By-Law Changes

  • 09/09: 1958-183;

Petitions for Charters

  • 12/09: 1959-295; Petition by Sharon U.D., Sharon; granted.

Petitions for Dispensation for Lodges

Necrologies and Memorials

  • NECROLOGIES:
    • 03/11: 1959-64; Rt. Wor. Charles Gilbert Jordan, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/10: 1959-166; Most Wor. Samuel Holmes Wragg, Past Grand Master; the Brethren rose for a moment of silent tribute. Sacred Scroll on page 1959-167.
    • 06/10: 1959-166; Rt. Wor. Gurdon Wright Gordon, Past Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/10: 1959-167; Rt. Wor. Horace Albert Carter, Past Junior Grand Warden.
    • 06/10: 1959-167; Rt. Wor. Harold Edward Tivey, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Grand Sword Bearer.
    • 09/09: 1959-203; Rt. Wor. Frank Sandford Spencer, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/09: 1959-203; Rt. Wor. Franklin Charles Fetté, Past District Grand Master, China.
    • 09/09: 1959-204; Rt. Wor. Ernest Roscoe Potter, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/09: 1959-204; Rt. Wor. Justin Alexander Duncan, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/09: 1959-204; Rt. Wor. Raymond Watson Crombie, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/09: 1959-285; Rt. Wor. Edward Milton Woodward, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/09: 1959-285; Rt. Wor. Harry Otis Hiltz, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/09: 1959-285; Rt. Wor. Francis Stephen Borden, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/09: 1959-285; Rt. Wor. Charles Marden Proctor, Past Junior Grand Warden.
    • 12/28: 1959-367; Wor. Wilfred Chapman Morse, Senior Grand Deacon.

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

  • 01/10: 1959-1; Holyoke. 50th Anniversary of William Whiting Lodge.
    • 1959-1: Grand Lodge and was received by Wor. Harold L. Vigneux, Master of William Whiting Lodge.
    • 1959-2: Remarks by Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1959-2: Dinner in banquet hall, with greetings from Bro. Samuel Resnic, Mayor of Holyoke.
    • 1959-3ff: History of William Whiting Lodge, by Bro. Henry C. Mallon.
  • 03/05: 1959-32; Harwich. Centenary of Pilgrim Lodge.
    • 1959-32: Grand Lodge opened at the Harwich Elementary School and was received by Wor. Herbert C. Moran, Master of Pilgrim Lodge.
    • 1959-33: Remarks by the Grand Master and various Brothers.
    • 1959-34ff: History of Pilgrim Lodge, by Wor. Elerson P. Hardy.
  • 03/23: 1959-73; Winthrop. Constitution of Ocean Lodge.
    • 1959-74: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Brethren of the Lodge.
    • 1959-74: Constitution of Ocean Lodge.
    • 1959-74: Brief remarks by the Grand Master and other brothers.
    • 1959-74: List of officers for 1959 and charter members.
  • 04/13: 1959-77; Boston. Centenary of Hammatt Lodge.
    • 1959-77: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Robert Abramson, Master of Hammatt Lodge.
    • 1959-78: Wor. Ralph Kaplan read the Charter of the Lodge.
    • 1959-78: Remarks by the Grand Master and various Brothers.
    • 1959-79ff: History of Hammatt Lodge, by Wor. Ralph Kaplan and Bro. Irving Chapman.
  • 05/02: 1959-89; Russell. Dedication of Masonic Temple and burning of the mortgage of Huntington Lodge.
    • 1959-90: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Stanley C. Markey, Master of Huntington Lodge.
    • 1959-90: Dedication of the Masonic Temple. Burning of the mortgage. Remarks by the Grand Master "with words appropriate to the occasion" and by other Brothers.
    • 1959-91: Dinner at the Russell Intermediate School, with a 25-year pin presented to Wor. Harold Hendrickson and 50-year medals to Bro. Frank H. Cady and Fred W. Russell.
  • 05/09: 1959-92; Dedham. Burning of the mortgage of Constellation Lodge.
    • 1959-93: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Wilfred N. Day, Master of Constellation Lodge.
    • 1959-93: Burning of the mortgage, with the participation of Wor. Day (the senior member of the lodge), Rt. Wor. George M. Ellis, Chairman of the Mortgage-burning Committee, and Bro. George J. Boone, the most recently raised Master Mason. Remarks by the Grand Master and by other Brothers.
  • 05/21: 1959-94; Springfield. 50th Anniversary of Esoteric Lodge.
    • 1959-94: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Andrew G. Jorgensen, Master of Esoteric Lodge.
    • Remarks by the Grand Master and various Brothers. Presentation of Veterans' Medals to Bro. Wesley K. Clifford and Hugh E. Sanborn.
    • 1959-96ff: History of Esoteric Lodge, by Wor. Charles H. Williams.
  • 05/25: 1959-104; Topsfield. Constitution of New Meadows Lodge.
    • 1959-105: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Brethren of the Lodge. Rt. Wor. Raymond C. Duncan, Deputy Grand Master of New Hampshire, was present on the Grand Master's suite as a guest.
    • 1959-105: Constitution of New Meadows Lodge; brief remarks by the Grand Master and other brothers.
    • 1959-106: List of officers for 1959 and charter members.
  • 06/06: 1959-108; Tisbury. Centenary of Martha's Vineyard Lodge.
    • 1959-109: Grand Lodge opened at Tisbury High School and was received by the Brethren of the Lodge.
    • 1959-109: Remarks by the Grand Master and various Brothers.
    • 1959-109: Presentation of Veterans' Medals to Bro. Ernest C. Mayhew and George W. Walker.
    • 1959-110: A delicious dinner at the Mansion House and social hour.
    • 1959-111ff: History of Freemasonry on Martha's Vineyard. Details on King Solomon Lodge of Perfection, Seven Stars, Martha's Vineyard, Oriental, and Ocean Isle (proposed 1878 in Oak Bluffs) Lodges.
  • 06/07: 1959-136; Tisbury. Centenary Service of Martha's Vineyard Lodge.
    • 1959-137: Grand Lodge opened at the Masonic hall and proceeded under escort by Martha's Vineyard Lodge to the First Baptist Church.
    • 1958-137: Sermon by Rev. and Bro. Herman Lloyd Noyes, Temple Builders (text begins on page 1959-138).
    • The Brethren of Martha's Vineyard Lodge merit high praise for their gracious hospitality during this two day centennial celebration. The hours of leisure were devoted to personally conducted tours about the many charming spots on the Island.
  • 06/09: 1959-143; Leominster. Centenary of Wilder Lodge.
    • 1959-143: Grand Lodge opened at Leominster Junior High School and was received by Wor. Earle P. Rugg, Master of Wilder Lodge.
    • 1959-144: Remarks by the Grand Master and various Brothers, and greetings from the Lodges of the Fitchburg 13th Masonic District.
    • 1959-145ff: History of Wilder Lodge, by Wor. Andrew E. Harper.
  • 08/16: 1959-185; Gloucester. Cornerstone laying of Masonic Temple.
    • 1959-186: Grand Lodge opened at the Masonic apartments and adjourned to the "outer court".
    • 1959-186: Cornerstone laying "in accordance with ancient form and ceremony in the presence of many interested spectators."
    • 1959-186ff: List of contents of the cornerstone box.
    • 1959-193: "Greetings and felicitations were extended by official representatives of the collateral and related bodies which will hold their meetings in the new structure. The Mayor likewise conveyed the good wishes of the City."
  • 09/18: 1959-220; Oxford. Centenary of Oxford Lodge.
    • 1959-220: Grand Lodge opened at the Wellington Memorial School and was received by Wor. Richard K. Merrell, Master of Oxford Lodge.
    • 1959-221: Remarks by the Grand Master and various Brothers.
    • 1959-222ff: History of Oxford Lodge, by Wor. Guy W. Olney and Wor. Roy Newton. Includes descriptions of Olive Branch Lodge and the "Second Lodge", chartered in 1825 and closed due to anti-Masonic activity in 1831.
  • 09/26: 1959-231; Springfield. Cornerstone laying of Melha Temple, AAONMS.
    • 1959-231: Grand Lodge opened at the Masonic apartments, and adjourned to Blake's Restaurant; thence progressing in a "very colorful parade" to the building site.
  • 1959-232: Cornerstone laying "in accordance with ancient form and ceremony."
  • 1959-232: List of contents of the cornerstone box.
  • 1959-232: Along with the members of Melha Temple, a new flagpole was dedicated.
  • 09/27: 1959-233; Watertown. Cornerstone laying of Masonic Temple.
    • 1959-234: Grand Lodge opened at Unitarian Hall, and adjourned to the building site on Church Street.
    • 1959-234: Cornerstone laying "in accordance with ancient form and ceremony."
    • 1959-234: Brief remarks by the Grand Master and other brothers, as well as the Masters of Pequossette and Victory Lodges.
  • 10/03: 1959-235; Orange. Centenary of Orange Lodge.
    • 1959-235: Grand Lodge opened at the Mahar Regional School and was received by Wor. Robert A. Powers, Master of Orange Lodge.
    • 1959-236: Remarks by the Grand Master and various Brothers. Veterans ofOrange Lodge were presented to the East; Wor. Fred H. Train was commended for fifty years of service since serving as Master of Orange Lodge.
    • 1959-237ff: History of Orange Lodge, by Rt. Wor. Cyril E. Brubaker. Note on the first Orange Lodge, which met from 08/10/1825 to 02/22/1831. This history covers the period since the 75th anniversary in 1934.
  • 10/07: 1959-242; Brockton. Presentation of a Veterans' Medal.
    • 1959-243: Grand Lodge opened at of the Masonic apartments of St. George Lodge and was received by Wor. Ashton B. Vosmus, Master of St. George Lodge.
    • 1959-243: Presentation of a Veterans' Medal to Past Grand Master Roger Keith, raised on 11/10/1909. Ten other Veterans were present. Grand Master and a number of other Brothers made remarks, to which Most Wor. Keith gave a response, while flanked by three of his four sons.
  • 10/27: 1959-245; Marlborough. Centenary of United Brethren Lodge.
    • 1959-245: Grand Lodge opened at the Congregational Church and was received by Wor. William E. Moriarty, Master of United Brethren Lodge.
    • 1959-246: Remarks by the Grand Master and various Brothers. A generous anniversary donation was made by the lodge to the Masonic Home and Hospital.
    • 1959-247ff: History of United Brethren Lodge, by Bro. Ernest W. Carr. Notes on Fredonia Lodge, which met in Northboro from 1810-1833, and the first United Brethren Lodge, which met from 1825 to 1830. Three of the charter members of the new lodge were members of the older lodge.
  • 11/21: 1959-253; Abington. Centenary of John Cutler Lodge.
    • 1959-254: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Lawrence B. Shearer, Master of John Cutler Lodge.
    • 1959-254: Remarks by Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1959-255ff: History of John Cutler Lodge, by Wor. Albert W. Johnson.
  • 12/05: 1959-267; Northampton. Dedication of the Masonic Temple.
    • 1959-268: Grand Lodge opened in and was received by Wor. Anthony W. Nimohay, Master of Jerusalem Lodge.
    • 1959-268: Dedication of the temple "in full form and ceremony according to ancient usage."
    • 1959-268: Address by Grand Master, The Building of Masonry.
    • 1959-268: Remarks by various brothers.
    • 1959-270ff: History of Jerusalem Lodge, by Wor. Ernest C. Driver. Note on period of darkness (05/12/1828-07/23/1845) "ut we assume that, hidden from cowans and eavesdroppers, the Brethren continued to meet."
  • 12/10: 1959-343; Gloucester. Dedication of Masonic Temple.
    • 1959-344: Grand Lodge opened and was received Brethren of the The Tyrian and Acacia Lodges.
    • 1959-344: Dedication of the Temple "with full form and ceremony, in accordance with ancient usages."
    • 1959-344: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brethren.
    • 1959-346ff: A Historical Sketch of Freemasonry on Cape Ann, by Bro. Jay J. Dean. Note on The Tyrian Lodge: dormant from 1834 to 1843, but Charter and "other treasures" were protected in the vault of the Gloucester Bank.
  • 12/14: 1959-354; Sharon. Constitution of Sharon Lodge.
    • 1959-355: Grand Lodge opened at Sharon High School and was received by Brethren of the Lodge.
    • 1959-355: Constitution of Sharon Lodge; an inspiring charge was given by Senior Grand Warden Rt. Wor. Alexander R. Dunbar.
    • 1959-355: Grand Master's address. Remarks by other Past Grand Masters, and the DDGM Rt. Wor. Myles Standish, who presented an American flag to the lodge (of which he was a charter member).
    • 1959-355: Thanks expressed by the Master, Wor. Walter E. Carlton.
    • 1959-356: List of officers for 1960 and charter members.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston, 12/28/1959)

  • 1959-359: Opening and roll call.
  • 1959-365: Reception and introduction of guests, as well as Grand Representatives.
  • 1959-365: Report of Grand Secretary: List of lodges not represented in Grand Lodge in 1958, as well as the past 2-7 years.
  • 1959-367: Announcement of the death of Grand Deacon Wor. Wilfred C. Morse.
  • 1959-367: Presentation of Henry Price Medals to Grand Master H. Lloyd Jones of New York, Past Grand Master Charles H. Nitsch of Pennsylvania, and Grand Master of Canada (Ontario) Clarence M. Pitts.
  • 1959-368: Installation of Grand Master Eaton. Installation of other Grand Officers.
  • 1959-370: Feast of St. John. Toasts and names of speakers:
    • 1959-370: The Grand Master.
    • 1959-374: Deputy Grand Master Rt. Wor. Carl C. Peterson.
    • 1959-375: Most Wor. Andrew G. Jenkins, Past Grand Master.
    • 1959-376: Most Wor. Clarence M. Pitts, Grand Master of Canada (Ontario).
    • 1959-378: Most Wor. H. Lloyd Jones, Grand Master of New York.
    • 1959-380: Rev. and Bro. Frederick Field Driftmier, Obedience to the Unenforceable.

LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1959

There were 47 districts in Massachusetts in 1959 (numbered 1 through 33), as well as districts for Chile, China and the Canal Zone.

DISTRICT 1: Boston

Arthur H. Edwards, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-391

DISTRICT 2: Cambridge

Lorenzo B. Carr, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-392

DISTRICT 2: Boston

George Franklin, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-393

DISTRICT 3: Boston

Charles G. Hansen, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-394

DISTRICT 3: Chelsea

Gustave A. Schlauck, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-395

DISTRICT 4: South Boston

Frank E. Nelson, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-396

DISTRICT 4: Dorchester

Arthur Somerville, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-397

DISTRICT 4: Roxbury

Carl J. Ludwig, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-398

DISTRICT 5: Waltham

Franklin E. Harris, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-399

DISTRICT 5: Brighton

John N. Hall, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-400

DISTRICT 6: Somerville

Warren P. Eldridge, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-401

DISTRICT 6: Arlington

Winthrop S. Polsey, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-402

DISTRICT 7: Malden

Jacob J. Glazin, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-403

DISTRICT 7: Melrose

Kenneth G. Swindell, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-404

DISTRICT 8: Salem

C. Glover Bowes, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-405

DISTRICT 8: Lynn

Harold B. Bliss, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-406

DISTRICT 9: Gloucester

J. Elliott Waldron, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-407

DISTRICT 10: Newburyport

Thomas J. Luby, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-408

DISTRICT 11: Lawrence

Thomas H. Houghton, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-409

DISTRICT 12: Lowell

Raymond V. Ullom, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-410

DISTRICT 13: Fitchburg

George M. Rogers, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-411

DISTRICT 13: Barre

Cyril E. Brubaker, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-412

DISTRICT 14: Greenfield

Everett S. Martin, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-413

DISTRICT 15: North Adams

James A. McLaren, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-414

DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield

Theodore R. Sherpey, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-415

DISTRICT 17: Holyoke

Ralph N. Hosford, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-416

DISTRICT 18: Chicopee

John R. Lundgren, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-417

DISTRICT 18: Springfield

Kenneth H. Keyes, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-418

DISTRICT 19: Palmer

Augustus Newman, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-419

DISTRICT 20: Blackstone

Lorne B. Strader, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-420

DISTRICT 21: Brookfield

Russell H. Gray, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-421

DISTRICT 22: Worcester

Russell D. Waldron, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-422

DISTRICT 23: Natick

Robie L. Palmer, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-423

DISTRICT 24: Marlboro

E. Clayton Steeves, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-424

DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park

Myles Standish, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-425

DISTRICT 26: Quincy

Norman D. Loud, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-426

DISTRICT 27: Plymouth

E. Gardner Jones, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-427

DISTRICT 28: Taunton

John F. Lowry, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-428

DISTRICT 28: Attleboro

Andrew J. Main, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-429

DISTRICT 29: Brockton

Herbert I. Perry, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-430

DISTRICT 30: Fall River

Albert W. Canedy, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-431

DISTRICT 30: New Bedford

Eliot F. Borden, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-432

DISTRICT 31: Nantucket

Kenneth J. Bruce, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-433

DISTRICT 32: Hyannis

Carl T. Ohrn, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-434

DISTRICT 32: Provincetown

Herbert F. Wilcox, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-435

DISTRICT 33: Springfield

Everett H. Warren, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-436

CANAL ZONE DISTRICT

George P. Fullman, District Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-437

CHILE DISTRICT

John G. Nielsen, District Deputy Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-439

CHINA DISTRICT

Hyman Hodes, District Deputy Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 1959-438


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