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MacGREGOR, FRED DAVIS 1866-1938

From Proceedings, Page 1938-151:

Right Worshipful Brother McGregor was born in Londonderry, New Hampshire, August 24, 1866, and died in Haverhill June 4, 1938.

Brother McGregor was educated in the Londonderry schools, Pinkerton Academy at Derry, and the Bryant and Stratton Business School at Manchester. He went to Haverhill in 1883 to seek employment, and found it in the shoe store of Bennett & Co. From this small beginning he rose to become recognized as Haverhill's first citizen. At the time of his death he was Treasurer of the Bennett & Co. Shoe Store, President of the Haverhill Savings Bank, President of the Haverhill Morris Plan Co., a Director of the Citizen's Co-operative Bank, and a Director of the Haverhill National Bank.

He served the city as a member of the Common Council, a member of the School Board, and as Mayor for two terms. Brother McGregor's interests were wide and varied. He was a leading member of the Universalist Church, which he served as Moderator for many years. There was hardly any movement - philanthropic, civic, or social, in the city which did not benefit by his sympathy and active participation.

He became a member of Saggahew Lodge in 1894, and was its Master in 1901 and 1902, and was District Deputy Grand Master for the Tenth Masonic District in 1910 and 1911, by appointment by Most Worshipful Dana J. Flanders. He was a Past High Priest of Pentucket Royal Arch Chapter, a Past Illustrious Master of Haverhill Council, Royal and Select Masters, a Past Commander of Haverhill Commandery, Knights Templar, a Past Thrice Potent Master of Merrimack Valley Lodge of Perfection, a Charter member of Merrimack Valley Council, Princes of Jerusalem, and a member of Mount Olivet Chapter of Rose Croix and Massachusetts Consistory. He was coronetted an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, 33rd Degree, in 1912.

I cannot do better than quote the estimate of him given in a local newspaper - "His integrity and sincerity of purpose was never questioned. His home life was ideal, and his upright and Christian living an example for all to follow who cherish a good reputation. There wiil be a saddening vacancy in the clvic, business and fraternal circles where he moved that will daily accentuate the genuine sorow we who knew him best now feel as we prepare to say our last farewell to a great citizen and a true friend."

MAGLATHLIN, EDWARD B. 1852-1916

R.W. Edward B. Magathlin was born in Duxbury, Mass., May 15, 1852 and died at his home in West Bridgewater, November 23, 1916.

After completing a public school education, he entered Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and graduated in 1876. After a journey in Europe, he was elected principal of Partridge Academy, of Duxbury, remaining there five years. June 1, 1881, he was ordained to the Christian ministry, and was installed as pastor of the Unitarian Church at Harvard, Mass. In 1887 he accepted a call to the Unitarian Church at Westford, and in 1893 he was chosen as pastor of the First Parish in West Bridgewater.

R.W. Brother Maglathlin led a very busy life - preaching, teaching, and working in various religious and historical societies. He was a life member of the American Unitarian Association and of the Bridgewater Historical Society, of which he was Secretary ten years. He was Vice President of the Plymouth and Bay Conference; treasurer and past Master of West Bridgewater Grange; president of the Board of Trustees of the Howard Seminary, and chairman of the Public Library Trustees in West Bridgewater.

Of pleasing address, yet retiring disposition, he was earnest and devoted in whatever he undertook. Every duty received his best effort. This is eminently true of Masonry, to which he devoted his time and strength whenever and wherever desired. He received the Masonic degrees in Corner-Stone Lodge of Duxbuty in 1878; dimitted in 1892; and was elected an Honorary Member of that Lodge in 1903. He joined Paul Dean Lodge, of North Easton, in 1894, and served as its Worshipful Master in 1903 and 1904. He was District Deputy Grand Master of District Twenty-two in 1911 and of District Twenty-nine in 1912. A faithful, devoted, earnest Brother has passed on to the reward of a humble Christian life.

MANN, CHARLES F. 1869-1941

From Proceedings, Page 1941-194:

Brother Mann was born in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, on April 12, !869, and died at Brockton on June 9, 1941.

After graduation at the East Bridgewater High School, and later at ihe Bryant and Stratton Commercial School, he entered the employ of ihe Carver Cotton Gin Co. of East Bridgewater as paymaster. In 1893 he was elected Treasurer of the East Bridgewater Savings Bank and continued in that position until his death. He was also an officer of the A. R. Parker Company and took an active part in the management of that Company.

Always interested in civic affairs, our Brother had served as Town Treasurer and on many of the town committees. Brother Mann was raised in Satucket Lodge Nov. 18, 1890 and seryed as Master in 1897 and 1898. Because of his outstanding work in that ofEce, Most Worshipful Charles T. Gallagher, Grand Master, appointed him District Deputy Grand Master of the 24th Masonic District in 1900 and 1901, which office he filled with much credit to himself and the Fraternity.

He received the degrees in all of the York and Scottish Rite Bodies as follows: exalted in Harmony Royal Arch Chapter April 12, 1895, serving as High Priest in 1902 and as District Deputy Grand High Priest of the Seventh Capitular District in 1916 and 1917; greeted in Brockton Council, R. & S. M., December 17, 1903; knighted in Old Colony Commaldery, No. 15, K. T., August 12, 1895, of which body he was Eminent Commander in l912-1914; received the degrees in the Scottish Rite Bodies in Boston in 1917 and had been District Representative of the Massachusetts Consistory for many years.

Funeral services were held at his late home on June 12, 1941, with committal at the Central Cemetery, East Bridgewater, by Satucket Lodge.

Brother Mann's place in civic and fraternal circles will be difficult to fiIl. His outstanding ability, combined with his inherent friendliness and courtesy, make his loss keenly felt by all privileged to know him.

MARTIN, DAVID LORENZO 1874-1945

From Proceedings, Page 1945-426:

Brother Martin was born in Wesley, Pennsylvania, on June 7, 1874, and died at his home in Dorchester, Massachusetts; on December 6, 1945.

After graduation from Grove City College, Pennsylvania, he attended Boston University School of Theology and was ordained into the ministry in 1891. In 1909 he was graduated from the Boston University School of Medicine and served his church as a minister and the public as a physician until his death. During World War I he served in the Army Medical Corps, and later at a rehabilitation hospital in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, retiring with the rank of Major. Since 1935, he has served as Pastor of the First Church in Squantum, Congregational.

He was raised in Lafayette Lodge of Roxbury on January 14, 1907, and long served as Chaplain. He affiliated with St. John's Lodge of Boston on January 3, t921, dimitting on December l, 1924. He affiliated with Rabboni Lodge of Dorchester on February 18, 1932, and served as Master in 194l. He was Chaplain of Rabboni Lodge at the time of his death.

He was exalted in Mount Vernon Chapter, R.A.M., on April 1, 1920, and continued his membership until his passing. He was a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies of Boston, receiving the degrees in April of 1939.

He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the Fourth (Dorchester) Masonic District in 1943 and L944 by appointment of Most Worshipful Albert A. Schaefer and Most Worshipful Arthur W. Coolidge. A few weeks prior to his death, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by Most Worshipful Samuel H. Wragg.

Brother Martin was one of those men whose personality and love of service endeared him to all with whom he labored. His death is a distinct shock to his many friends because of his recent seeming improvement in health.

Funeral services were held in the First Church in Squantum, followed by Masonic burial services by Lafayette and Rabboni Lodges.

"Thy day has come, not gone;
Thy sun has risen, not set:
Thy life is now beyond
The reach of death or change,
Not ended, but begun.
O noble soul, O gentle heart,
Hail and Farewell!"

MARTIN, EDWARD C. 1841-1912

From Proceedings, Page 1912-96:

R.W, EDWARD C. MARTIN was born in Baden, Germany, April 14, 1841, and died in Attleboro, Mass., June 2, 1912. He came to America with his parents in 1843. They located in New york. In 1846 the family came to North Attleboro, where Brother Martin learned the jewelry trade; and afterward. for a number of years lived in Providence, R.I. In 1909, age and eyesight compelled him to give up his daily toil. Subsequently he took charge of the Masonic Apartments and devoted his time to the interests of the Fraternity in his adopted town.

In 1861 he enlisted in the First Rhode Island Detached Militia. The day following President Lincoln's proclamation Brother Martin enlisted for three months. His regiment was one of the earliest to reach the Capitol. He was discharged Aug. 11, 1861, and for several months was engaged in the recruiting service. He re-enlisted in the First Rhode Island Cavalry, which was assigned to the Army of the Potomac, and by faithful service he rose to the rank of Second Lieutenant. He was actively engaged in the battles in Virginia until taken prisoner at Middleburg and was confined in Libby Prison. After his exchange he returned to his regiment; followed Sheridan in the Valley Campaign until the close of the war. He early became a member of Prescott Post, G.A.R., of Providence, and was a charter member of William A. Streeter Post, G.S.R., of Attleboro, of which he was a commander.

Brother Martin received the Masonic degrees in St. John's Lodge, No. 1, of Providence, R. I., in 1866. He demitted and joined Ezekiel Bates Lodge, of Attleboro, Jan. 9, 1884. In the latter, after filling the position of Junior and Senior Warden, he served as Wor. Master from November, 1886, to November, 1888. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the Twenty-third Masonic District in 1907 and 1908. During his active Masonic career he also held the positions of High Priest of King Hiram Chapter, Thrice Illustrious Master of Attleboro Council, R. & S.M., and Eminent Commander of Bristol Commandery, K.T., No. 29. In all these offices he was efficient, faithful, and zealous. Brother Martin is a notable example of the courage and loyalty of our foreign-born citizens.

He was Senior Warden of All Saints Church, in which funeral services were held June 5 in the presence of a very large congregation of mourners and friends of the deceased; a eulogy being pronounced by Rev. Bro. R. J. Mooney, Rector. Masonic services were held at the grave by Ezekiel Bates Lodge, all the Masonic bodies being officially represented, the William A. Streeter Post, G.A.R., acting as escort.

Thus closed the earthly career of a Brother, respected by his fellow citizens, beloved by the Fraternity, honored by neighbors and friends. He was faithful to his obligations and loyal to his adopted home, and leaves a memory fragrant with Christian living and Christian work.

MATHEWSON, WILLIAM WATSON 1868-1947

From Proceedings, Page 1947-368:

Brother Mathewson was born in Troy, New York, on November 10, 1868, and died at his home in Millers Falls, Massachusetts, on October 29, 1947.

He attended the public schools of Troy and then learned the trade of a molder. In the year 1900, he removed to Millers Falls and entered the employ of the Millers Falls Company with whom he remained until his retirement in 1939.

He was raised in Bay State Lodge on February 10, 1902, and served as Worshipful Master in the years 1907 and 1908. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the Fourteenth Masonic District in 1919 and 1920, by appointment of Most Worshipful Grand Masters Leon M. Abbott and Arthur D. Prince.

His activity in the York and Scottish Rites is shown by the following offices held by him:

• High Priest, Franklin Royal Arch Chapter
• Illusrious Master, Titus Srong Council, R. & S.M.
• Eminent Commander, Connecticut Valley Commandery No. 23
• Thrice Potent Master, Greenfield Lodge of Perfection
• Sovereign Prince, Greenfield Council, Princes of Jerusalem
• Most Wise Master, Greenfield Chapter of Rose Croix

He received the 32nd Degree in Massachusetts Consistory on February 23, 1917, and was coronetted an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, Thirty-third Degree, on September 20, 1921.

Brother Mathewson was a keen student of the ritual and served as Insructor in Bay State Lodge as long as his health would permit. In spite of his many activities in the York and Scottish Rites, he was a faithful attendant at his Lodge and was always ready to serve in whatever capacity help was needed.

Funeral services were held at his late home on Friday, October 31, 1947, with interment at Highland Cemetery in Millers Falls.

We shall miss our Brother, his cheery, kindly personality, for to know him was to respect and love him. We shall ever cherish his memory.

MAY, ERNEST 1879-1947

From Proceedings, Page 1947-369:

Brother May was born in Dedham on August 21, 1879, and died at his home in Norwood on November 19, 1947.

After graduation from the public schools of Norwood, he entered the employ of the Plimpton Press to learn the trade of bookbinding, and remained with that Company for almost twenty-five years. He then took a course in embalming, established his own business as an undertaker, and thus continued until his death.

He was raised in Orient Lodge on March 19, 1923, and served as Worshipful Master in the years 1933 and 1934. During the years of 1943 and 1944, he served as District Deputy Grand Master for the twenty-fifth Masonic District, by appointments of Most Worshipful Grand Masters Albert A. Schaefer and Arthur W. Coolidge.

His Masonic activities included membership in Hebron Royal Arch Chapter, Temple Commandery, K.T., Hyde Park Council, R. & S.M., and the Scottish Rite Bodies of Boston. He was also active in the following bodies: Norwood Chamber of Commerce, Sons of Union Veterans, Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association, First Congregational Church of Norwood, Tiot Lodge of Odd Fellows, and Norwood Rotary Club.

Freemasonry, particularly in Orient lodge and the Twenty-fifth Masonic District, has lost an active and faithful member in the passing of Ernest May.

Funeral services rrere held in the First Congregational Chqrch in Norwood on Friday, Noyember 23, and were conducted by Brother Reverend William F. English, Chaplain of Orient Lodge. The large attendance of Brethren and fellow-townsmen attested the very high regard in which Brother May was held.

McCLELLAN, JOHN d. 1878

From Proceedings, Page 1878-162:

Resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Massachusetts, with a unanimous expression of grief, deplores the loss of its worthy Brother, John McClellan, Esq., of Boston, who departed this life Sept. 29, 1878, after a protracted illness. For the last seventeen years Brother McClellan had been annually elected Treasurer of this Grand Lodge, and had performed the duties of the office to the entire contentment of the Fraternity. The statement of this fact renders it almost useless to say that his integrity, punctuality, courtesy, and right-minded ability commanded the respect and confidence of this Grand Lodge.

In other positions held in this Grand Lodge, and in various other cognate Masonic institutions, during over thirty-three years, our departed Brother had won the love and affection of the Brethren by the zeal and intelligence with which he pursued the benevolent purposes of the Fraternity, and the stability which his firm character gave to his Masonic work. This Grand Lodge bears further witness to the amiable and kindly qualities which adorned the heart of our departed Brother, and which the Fraternity often honored by placing him on its Committees of Charity and Boards of Masonic Relief.

In private life, whether in the domestic circle or in business, the like qualities of the heart and soundness of judgment marked his conduct, and won the esteem of those who knew him best.

Resolved, That the Recording Grand Secretary be directed to spread upon the records this testimonial of our esteem and sorrow, and that he furnish the family of the deceased with a copy of these resolutions.

For the Committee,
CHAS. LEVI WOODBURY.

McDONALD, JOSEPH S. 1872-1940

From Proceedings, Page 1940-319:

Brother McDonald was born in Lota, Chile, June 22, 1872, and died in Valparaiso, June 24, 1940.

By profession he was an engineer, and was closely associated with the development of the railroads of Chile. His Masonic record shows a deep interest in the Craft, and is unique. He was raised in Bethesda Lodge, Valparaiso, October 2, 1893, and he served as Senior Deacon in 1894-1895. Due to change of residence in 1897, he dimitted from Bethesda Lodge and affiliated with Saint John's of Concepción. He served as Master of this Lodge four times: 1898-1901; 1904-1905; l9O7-1908; 1918-1920. In 1910, he affiliated with Saint John's Lodge No. 616, Scottish Constitution, at Coquimbo, Chile, and served as Master l9ll-1914. ln 1922, he re-affiliated with Bethesda Lodge, Valparaiso, and served as Master 1925-1926.

He was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the Chile District in 1926 by Most Worshipful Frank L. Simpson, and served in that position until his death.

In addition to his activities. in Craft Masonry, he took an active interest in the Capitular Degrees, and served as High Priest of King Cyrus Chapter No. 1 of Valparaiso in 1931. He was awarded the Henry Price Medal in 7926.

Right Worshipful Brother McDonald endeared himself to a host of friends by his quiet yet pleasing personality and his deep interest in the welfare of his associates. Because of his keen and active interest in Masonry, and his fine judgment, based on long Masonic experience, he will be greatly missed by the Craft in Chile, His life will be an inspiration to those left behind who must carry on.

McMASTER, LAUREN LESLIE 1881-1943

From Proceedings, Page 1943-166:

Brother McMaster was born in Wakefield, Massachusetts, on July 4, 1881, and died there on October 10, 1943,as the result of an automobile accident.

He attended the public schools of Wakefield and later, in 1904, graduated from Brown University. For the next few years he was employed in the wholesale dry goods business, and lived in Chelsea until the loss of his home in the great conflagration in 1908. He then returned to Wakefield and became issociated with the leading news and periodical store, becoming the owner in 1915 and continuing as such until 1933. He then became rhe manager of the local office of the Western Union Telegraph Company, remaining there until April, 1943, when he became associated with the Malden and Melrose Gas Light Company.

He was very active in civic, business and fraternal orginizations, serving on the Board of Selectmen as Chairman in 1921, as an organizer and first president of the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce, and for many years was active in the Rotary Club, Baptist Church and Y.M.C.A.

He was raised in Star of Bethlehem Lodge of Chelsea on June 21, 1911, dimitting in 1913 and affiliating with Golden Rule Lodge in the same year. He served as Master of the latter Lodge in 1929.

He was District Deputy Grand Master of the (Melrose) 7th District in 1931 and 1932, by appointments of Most Woishipful Brothers Herbert W. Dean and Curtis Chipman. He was the first Master of the 35th Lodge of Instruction and was its strong supporter until his death. Much of the success of that Lodge was due to his active work and deep interest. For some years he was an active member of the Grand Lodge Committee on Education.

He was a Past Commander of Hugh de Payens Commandery, K.T., also the Prelate, and the rites of that Body were conducted at his grave. Funeral services were held in the Baptist Church, Wakefield, on October 13, 1943, and the large attendance and beautiful foral tributes testify to the high esteem in which he was held.

The closing words of Brother Reverend Ralph J. Bertholf, Pastor of the Baptist Church, at the funeral services beautifully express the thoughts'of those who knew and loved Brother McMaster:

"With profound gratitude we acknowledge the richness of his character. In love and sympathy we pay our tribute. We have all profited by his life and good works. Like his immortal soul, they will never die. They have become part of the collective goodwill of our community and our wodd. He has joined the Choir Invisible -

"Of those immortal dead who live again
In minds made better by their presence; live
In Pulses stirred to generosity,
In deeds of daring rectitude, in scorn
For their miserable aims that end with self,
In thoughts sublime that pierce the night like stars,
And with their mild persistence urge men's search
To vaster issues.
He has joined the Choir Invisible
Whose music is the gladness of the world."

MESSINGER, JAMES ALFRED

From Proceedings, Page 1907-19:

W. James Alfred Messinger, of Taunton, was born in Norton, Mass., in October, 1887, and died at his residence in Taunton, Feb. 21, 1907. For twenty-five years he was in the employ of M. M. Rhodes & Sons, and for the last ten years of his active life was employed by the Taunton Iron Works. Brother Messinger received the Masonic degrees in King David Lodge, of which he was Secretary for several years, and Master in 1883. He was a Grand Steward of this Grand Lodge four years, and was District Deputy Grand Master of the Twenty-third Masonic District in 1890, 1891 and 1892.

Brother Messinger was a person of the strictest integrity, deeply interested. in all that concerned our Fraternity, and by his genial ways won the affection of the Brotherhood.

MONTAGUE, DAVID THOMPSON 1864-1945

From Proceedings, Page 1945-424:

Brother Montague was born at Bridgewater, Vermont, on April 2, 1864, and died in Wakefield, Massachusetts, on October 18, 1945.

He was raised in Simon W. Robinson Lodge of Lexington on April 8, 1889, and dimitted on January 13, 1896. He affiliated with that Lodge again on May 11, 1908, and continued his membership there until his death. On March 2, 1896, he affiliated with St. John's Lodge of Boston, serving as Master in 1906 and 1907, and ever maintained an active interest in the affairs of the Lodge.

He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the First Masonic District in 1914 and 1915 by appointment of Most Worshipful Melvin M. Johnson. In 1939 he was awarded a Masonic Veteran's Medal for fifty years of continuous membership in the Craft.

He was exalted in Somerville Royal Arch Chapter on May 16, 1895, and served as High Priest in 1907-1909. He was District Deputy Grand High Priest of the Fifteenth Capitular District in 1910 and 1911, and Grand King of the Grand Chapter R.A.M. in 1972. He was greeted in Orient Council, R. & S.M., on June 10, 1896, and knighted in DeMolay Commanderl, K.T., on June 26, 1895. He received the Scottish Rite Degrees in Boston in 1897, and served as Thrice Potent Master of Boston Lafayette Lodge of Perfection for three years, 1919-192L He was coronetted an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, A.A.S.R., 33°, on September 20, 1921.

His early education was at Goddard Seminary and Castleton Normal School, both in Vermont. In 1889 he received the A.B. Degree from Tufts College, and in 1892, the LL.B. Degree from Boston University. He practiced law in Boston for fifty years, until ill health caused his retirement in 1945. His public service was long and notable, serving as a member of the Boston City Council Registrar of Probate for Suffolk County, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for three terms and of the Massachusetts Senate for one term. He was a member of the Boston Licensing Board for twenty years, being Chairman for fourteen years.

Funeral services were held at the Lakeside Cemetery Chapel in Wakefield on October 21, 1945. The large attendance of Brethren and associates in civic and legal affairs, gave full testimony of the high place in which he was held by those with whom he had worked so long and so well. Ever friendly and willing to serve, he has left a vacancy in our ranks that calls for a deepened interest by his Brethren.

MOODY, EDWARD D. 1852-1907

From Proceedings, Page 1907-19:

W. Edward D. Moody died at his residence in Leominster, Mass., Feb. 10, 1907, in the fifty:fifth year of his age. He was a Past Master of Wilder Lodge, of Leominster; past High Priest of Thomas Royal Arch Chapter, of Fitchburg, and past Commancler of Jerusalem Commandery, of that city. He was also District Deputy Grand Master of the Twelfth Masonic District in 1895 and 1896. Brother Moody was a zealous and faithful Freemason. He was of a quiet and retiring disposition and, aside from his connection with the Masonic Fraternity, his interest and pleasure were in his home. He often expressed his desire to devote his spare time to Masonic work, which he did, until his last illness. Brother Moody has passed on - but his work abides.

MORRILL, CHARLES P. 1839-1913

From Proceedings, Page 1913-156:

DR. CHARLES PLUMMER MORRILL was born in Chesterville, Me., Sept. 18, 1839, and died at his home in North Andover on Friday, June 27, 1913. His parents were prominent citizens of their own generation; and were children of the first settlers in that region.

Brother Morrill was educated at the Farmington Academy, Farmington, Me. He attended Bowdoin College as a medical student until his enlistment in the Civil W.r. At the expiration of his military service he completed his studies in medicine at Georgetown (D. C.) University, from which in 1866 he received the degree of M.D. In September, 1866, he married Ellen S. Corbett of Farmington, Me. He resided in Washington one year, then for a while in Minnesota, but in l872 he settled in North Andover and practiced his profession. For forty-one years he was an able, faithful, and beloved physician in that town. It is said of him that "he always worked for those things which would make the people of the town in which he lived better and happier." For twenty-five years he served as a member of the School Committee.

Brother Morrill received the Masonic degrees in Maine Lodge, No. 20, of Farmington, Me., in 1863, and demitted Jan. 28, 1870. He became, a member of Cochichewick Lodge of North Andover, Aug. 13, 1875, and was its Master in 1878 and 1879. He was District Deputy Grand Master of the Tenth Masonic District for three years, 1889, 1890, and 1891.

He was exalted in Mt. Sinai R.A. Chapter of Lawrence, Feb. 21, 1889, and was elected its High Priest Sept. 30, 1897, serving one year. He received the Royal and Select degrees in Lawrence Council in 1895, and was knighted and became a member of Bethany Commandery, K.T., of Lawtence, June 25, 1889. He was elected its Commander, Sept. 26, 1899, and served one year. Such faithful, earnest, and sweet-spirited Brothers add to the usefulness and strength of our Order.

MORSE, HERBERT F. 1842-1912

From Proceedings, Page 1912-24:

WOR. HERBERT F. MORSE, of Roxbury, was born in Foxboro, Mass., Sept. 22, 1842, and died March 7, 1912, at his residence in Roxbury. He came to Boston in 1860, and continued in business in Roxbury until his decease.

Brother Morse received the degrees in Washington Lodge in 1874, and was Wor. Master in 1895 and 1896. In the latter year the Centennial of Washington Lodge was celebrated. He served as Junior Grand Deacon of this Grand Lodge in 1909 and as Senior Grand Deacon in 1910.

Brother Morse was elected Deputy Grand High Priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter in 1906; Thrice Illustrious Master of Roxbury Council 1891-1893; Eminent Commander of Joseph Warren Commandery, K.T., in 1887 and 1888, and in 1899 became Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Brother Morse held a high rank among business his word was as good as his bond. In Freemasonry he was active in various Bodies and freely spent his strength, time, and means to advance its interests. To know him was to respect, honor, and love him.

MORTON, ALBERT C. d. 1899

From Proceedings, Page 1899-143:

The sad intelligence was received last evening of the death of R.W. Albert C. Morton, District Deputy Grand Master of the 13th Masonic District. The event was not altogether unexpected, as be had been for several months so seriously ill of Bright's disease that he had been unable to make any of the official visitations in person. His last letter to us, however, written a fortnight ago, announced that his condition had somewhat improved, and that he hoped to be with us to-day.

MOTT, EDWARD d. 1906

From Proceedings, Page 1906-47:

W. Bro. Edward Mott was Master of King David Lodge in 1860-1-2, and District Deputy Grand Master of the Twenty-third Masonic District in 1903-4. IIe died. Taunton May 12/ 1906. He was a rnember of King David Lodge for fifty-two years, and a most faithful and active Freemason.

MOWER, EBENEZER 1761-1861

From Proceedings, Page VI-375:

To record the death of one whose life has been protracted to a century, is seldom allotted to any "chronicles of the times." This long duration of existance so seldom granted, is so striking an exception to the fiat which the Almighty established as to our length of years, that the centenarian is a phenomenon of vitality.

If in addition to this great length of years, can be superadded the consistency of a virtuous life, an uniformity in the paths of honor, and uprightness, truly the death of the departed is peculiarly worthy of note. That life which has so long "answered life's great end" should grace our records as incentives to let our light so shine. In noticing the decease of our most venerable Brother Ebenezer Thomas [Mower] of Worcester, who died Feb. 14, 1861, aged 100 years and four months, we have to record the life of one who 67 years was a member of our order, and was a zealous and faithful one, not in profession only, but in practice.

He was initiated in the Morning Star Lodge, Worcester. Feb 18. 1794. and the same year became a member. R. W. Isaiah Thomas, being the G. Master of the G. Lodge. He held many of the most active and important offices there to the acceptation of his brethren. Our venerable and highly respected Brother Dr John Green informs us, that "he was esteemed prompt and efficient in the discharge of every duty, honest and upright in his dealings with his fellow-men and beloved by every one," and entertained to the last a strong and lively interest in that institution to which he dedicated his youth, manhood and old age.

Length of years were vouchsafed him, but better than these, was consciousness of a long and well spent life.

MUNROE, GEORGE H. 1852-1912

From Proceedings, Page 1912-26:

R.W. GEORGE H. MUNROE was born in East Cambridge, Mass., July 29, 1852, and died at his residence in Belmont, March 11, 1912.

Brother Munroe was engaged in the insurance and real estate business in Cambridge for a number of years, and served the city as one of its Assistant Assessors, removing to Belmont about three years ago. He was widely known for his interest in music, and his talents as a singer were freely used for the benefit of the Masonic and religious bodies with which he was connected.

Brother Munroe received the Masonic degrees in Putnam Lodge, of East Cambridge, in 1881. He was Senior Deacon of that Lodge in 1886, Senior Warden in 1887, and Wor. Master in 1888 and 1889. He was District Deputy Grand Master of the Second Masonic District in 1910 and 1911. He was High Priest of Cambridge Royal Arch Chapter in 1902 and its Secretary from 1g02 until his decease. He received the Cryptic degrees in Cambridge Council, and became its Recorder. He was a member of Cambridge Commandery, K.T., and was a Life Member of Massachusetts Consistory.

By the passing on of Brother Munroe, the community has lost a public-spirited citizen, his acquaintances have lost a true friend, and the Fraternity a zealous Brother.

"Sleep, dear friend: such lives as thine
Have not been lived in vain,
But hold an influence rare, divine
On lives that here remain."

MUNROE, WILLIAM H. 1827-1892

From Proceedings, Page 1892-180:

It is a somewhat peculiar and significant coincidence that during. the very hour of the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on the 14th of September last, one of its honored and beloved members laid aside the mortal and put on the immortal. While we were at labor he was called to his rest.

Rev. William Henry Munroe, Worshipful Grand Chaplain of this Grand Lodge, died at his home in Chelsea on the above-named date. Brother Munroe was born in Boston on the 3d of March, 1827. Of his association with Masonry we have these records: He was initiated Oct. 9, 1865, in Burlington Lodge, No. 32, Burlington, New Jersey, from which he dimitted in 1868, upon his removal to Philadelphia. He dimitted from Philadelphia Lodge, No. 72, Jan. 1, 1889, and was admitted to St. John's Lodge, Boston, Feb. 4, 1889, of which he was Chaplain from that date until his death.. He was appointed Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Dec. 30, 1890, by M.W. Grand Master Samuel Wells, and held that position at the time of his decease. His last meeting with us here was at the Quarterly Communication on the 8th of June last.

Brother Munroe graduated at Trinity College, Hartford, Conn.; took the course of study at the Alexandria Theological Seminary, and was ordained to the ministry of the Episcopal Church in 1856. He was rector of churches in Melrose, Mass.; Burlington, N.J.; Philadelphia, Penn.; East Boston, and last, for a period of eleven years, at the old historic Christ Church, North End, Boston, where he finished his life-work. It is a somewhat peculiar fact that at the font of this old church, when an infant, he was baptized, the opening and closing of his life being thus associated there.

These are some of the simple and meagre outlines of the outward life of Bro. Munroe. If we are to measure men by what they are, and what they do, by the healthful and helpful influence on other lives while living, and grateful, loving remembrance when gone, it will be no small place we shall accord Bro. Munroe. No claim indeed would be made for him as great in the qualities of intellect, or as the world sometimes esteems greatness; but, if earnestness of life is a high and holy purpose; if a loving thoughtfulness for others and unselfishness which was a part of his very being; if sympathy for sorrow and suffering and want, and a desire to alleviate and lift the burdens which weigh on poor human hearts; if a spirit about which there was no touch of envy, and a charity which suffered long and was kind and thought no evil; if, in short, a character built after the pattern of Christian manliness, constitute an essential of a true and noble life, we shall most gratefully accord Bro. Munroe this high place among his fellows. And after all, Brethren, is not Christian manhood the highest type?

" Howe'er it be, it seems to me,
'Tis only noble to be good.
Kind hearts are more than coronets,
And simple faith than Norman blood."

This man's life was filled with these qualities. His faith was as strong as it was simple. He loved his church, and to do his church work, but it was only a very small part of his love that was bounded by his ecclesiastical. relations. I personally know, by what he once said to me in a very earnest manner, that certain restrictions imposed by his church government were narrower than the breadth and catholicity of his mind and spirit, for these were as large and broad as humanity.

I am sure he would say: "I pray thee then write me as one who loves his fellow-men." Only a man of this character and spirit could do the work he accomplished; for that work, especially at the North End in Boston, was largely a missionary work, not simply among those who constituted his parishioners, but in the whole neighborhood and among different nationalities. The poor whom he helped, the inexperienced whom he advised, the erring and misguided whom he directed in the better way; — the quivering lip and moistened eye of many who gathered at his funeral testified of their indebtedness to him, and what a hold he had upon their hearts.

His modesty, his unassuming and even shrinking nature, would perhaps impell him to put his hand upon our lips and ask us to - withhold this tribute, which we who knew him, and knew of him, may with truthful and loving conscientiousness put into his mouth. "When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me it gave witness to me; because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him. The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy. I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my judgment was as a robe and a diadem. I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame. 1 was a father to the poor, and the cause wbich I knew not I searched out. Unto me men gave ear, and waited and kept silence at my counsel."

To do such work is to truly live, and by this work, impelled by the spirit that was in him, our Brother lives, and will continue, in other lives whom he has helped and blessed.

"Can that man be dead whose spiritual influence is upon his kind? He lives in glory; and his speaking dust has more of life than half his breathing moulds." We offer this simple, brief, but heart-felt tribute to the memory of our Rev. Brother William Henry Munroe.

Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES A. SKINNER.

MURRAY, OWEN B. 1878-1939

From Proceedings, Page 1939-198:

Right Worshipful Brother Murray was born in Dennisport, September 28, 1878, and died there March 12, 1939.

Brother Murray's whole life was spent in his native town. As a very young man he became a clerk in a clothing store. Continuing with the same concern, he was its owner at the time of his death. He was a Selectman of Dennis from 1931 to 1936.

He became a member of Mount Horeb Lodge, of Harwich, in 1920 and was its Master in 1931. He was District Deputy Grand Master for the Provincetown Thirty-second Masonic District in 1934 and 1935, by appointment of Most Worshipful Curtis Chipman and Most Worshipful Claude L. Allen.

An editorial in a local newspaper says of him: "He lived unselfishly, was pleased at every opportunity to do something for others, and never did he refuse to do his good deed. . . . His kindly presence will be missed, not only in his native Dennis, but throughout the entire county."

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