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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.

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.

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.

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.


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