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That’s what I mean by the spirit to carry on over all obstacles. That spirit is contagious, inspiring, and if we catch it, it will carry us over all our obstacles to greater heights in Masonry.
 
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Most Worshipful, may I repeat, it is a great honor for me to be appointed as your Deputy. It was a pleasure for me to have had the privilege of helping in raising the money for our Military Service Activities.Now may I relate one more story—one a little different. Professor Einstein, years ago, was sitting with a group dis�cussing various subjects when one of the group said: “Professor, can’t you write us a formula that will insure a young man’s success in life?” “Certainly,” replied Professor Einstein, and he dived into a pocket for an envelope upon which he wrote this formula:
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Most Worshipful, may I repeat, it is a great honor for me to be appointed as your Deputy. It was a pleasure for me to have had the privilege of helping in raising the money for our Military Service Activities.Now may I relate one more story—one a little different. Professor Einstein, years ago, was sitting with a group discussing various subjects when one of the group said: “Professor, can’t you write us a formula that will insure a young man’s success in life?” “Certainly,” replied Professor Einstein, and he dived into a pocket for an envelope upon which he wrote this formula:
 
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STANLEY WOODBINE WILSON 1893-1950

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Senior Grand Deacon, 1934
Grand Pursuivant, 1944
Deputy Grand Master, 1945

MEMORIAL

From Proceedings, Page 1950-31:

R.W. Brother Wilson was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, February 15, 1893, and died in South Dennis, Massachusetts, January 17, 1950. A Masonic funeral for Right Worshipful Brother Wilson was held at the South Dennis Congregational Church on Friday, January 20, 1950.

He was the son of Charles E. J. and Elizabeth Green Wilson. Right Worshipful Brother Wilson received his formal education in the public schools of the City of Somerville, Massachusetts, graduating from the Somerville Latin School and later pursuing his studies at Northeastern University. His vocation was that of Sales Management and Sales Promotion. He retired from the employ of the Boston Edison Company on November first, 1948, after having served that Company for approximately twenty-eight years. During World War I he served his country as Lieutenant in the United States Navy.

His career as a Mason was extensive and distinguished. He was received into Somerville Lodge on March 25, 1918; passed March 28, 1918; and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason April 1, 1918. He was Master of Somerville Lodge during 1933 and served as District Deputy Grand Master for the (Arlington) Sixth District in 1935 and 1936.

In the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge he was Senior Grand Deacon, 1934, Grand Pursuivant, 1944, and Deputy Grand Master, 1945, under Most Worshipful Samuel H. Wragg. at whose hand he received the Henry Price Medal as the result of Distinguished service as Director of the Military Service Campaign in 1944.

He was a member of Somerville Royal Arch Chapter, Orient Council and DeMolay Commandery, and in the Scottish Rite Bodies, Boston - Lafayette Lodge of Perfection, Giles F. Yates Council, Princes of jerusalem, Mount Olivet Chapter of Rose Croix and Massachusetts Consistory.

In his community he was highly respected, being active in the life of his Church, the College Avenue Methodist of Somerville, and President of the Men:s Class there.

He is survived by his wife, Annie Callen Wilson, and three daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Lynde, Mrs. Elizabeth Ferguson, and Mrs. Dorothea Pate.

Right Worshipful Brother Wilson was a loyal, hard-working Mason, a loving father and husband, and his death will leave a void in the lives of his many friends.

Fraternally submitted
Samuel H. Wragg
Robert W. Young
Wilbur D. Fenn
Committee

SPEECHES

FEAST OF ST. JOHN, DECEMBER 1944

From Proceedings, Page 1944-324:

Remarks by Grand Master Wragg:

Your next speaker is the new Deputy Grand Master. If there was ever a man who earned recognition, it is he. He was initiated in Somerville Lodge in March, 1918, Worshipful Master in 1933, Senior Grand Deacon of the Grand Lodge in 1934, District Deputy Grand Master of Arlington 6th District in 1935 and 1936, Grand Pursuivant in 1944, and the Grand Master appointed him as Chairman of a committee in the Masonic Military Service Activities Campaign, and this year asked him, as Chairman of that Committee, to raise some $200,000, which was the goal. I know he was very happy, and I know my immediate predecessor was very happy, when he found that instead of $200,000, it was $272,800 that was raised, with Right Worshipful Stanley W. Wilson as Chairman of a very splendid committee.So you will be very happy to hear the new Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Stanley W. Wilson.

Most Worshipful Grand Master, Distinguished Guests and Brethren:

It is a pleasure for me and a distinct honor to receive the appointment as your Deputy Grand Master for the ensuing year. It has been said the Deputy Grand Master is more to be seen than heard. Therefore, I am just going to say a few words tonight.

We have a wonderful opportunity and duty to perform for those boys of ours who are coming home lo us as casualties from this war and who are to be our real problem for many years after this war is over. Their spirit has not been broken although seriously incapacitated.

I want to relate a story to indicate this spirit and how inspiring it should be to all of us.

When visiting one of our hospitals to speak before a group of wounded combat veterans, a real inspiration occurred. Many of them were handicapped lor life, but you didn’t see a long face among them. The boys knew how to grin and keep their chins up, even those with an arm or leg off. Moreover, they do a lot of thinking these days about what’s going to happen after this war is over. After the ceremonies were over and our national anthem was being played, two of the veterans who I happened to be sitting beside remarked in jollification to each other as follows:

The private who had lost his right arm said to the Major who had lost both legs: “Stand up, Major, when the National Anthem is played.” The Major replied: “Private, salute before you speak to a superior officer.”

That’s what I mean by the spirit to carry on over all obstacles. That spirit is contagious, inspiring, and if we catch it, it will carry us over all our obstacles to greater heights in Masonry.

Most Worshipful, may I repeat, it is a great honor for me to be appointed as your Deputy. It was a pleasure for me to have had the privilege of helping in raising the money for our Military Service Activities.Now may I relate one more story—one a little different. Professor Einstein, years ago, was sitting with a group discussing various subjects when one of the group said: “Professor, can’t you write us a formula that will insure a young man’s success in life?” “Certainly,” replied Professor Einstein, and he dived into a pocket for an envelope upon which he wrote this formula:

S = X + YZ

“In this formula,” he explained, “S stands for success, X is for hard work and Y is for play.”

There was a momentary pause, and then the whole group spoke at once. “But what does the letter Z stand for?”Doctor Einstein smiled one of his characteristic slow smiles. “The Z,” he answered, “stands for a young man to hold his tongue.”


Distinguished Brothers