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YOUNG, E. BENTLEY 1841-1919

From Proceedings, Page 1919-186:

The Grand Lodge has met further loss in the recent death of R.W. E. Bentley Young, District Deputy Grand Master for the First Masonic District in 1894 and 1895.

From Proceedings, Page 1919-226:

R. W. E. BENTLEY YOUNG was born in Reading, Mass., June 29, 1841, and died at his residence in Boston, May 11, 1919. Funeral services were held at eleven o'clock A.M. on 'Wednesday, May 14, 1919, attended by Rev. Alexander Maun, D.D., and Rev. George J. Prescott, Chaplain of Columbian Lodge, to which Brother Young belonged. The Grand Master and many members of the Fraternity were present at the services.

R.W. Brother Young received his early education in the pubtic schools of his native town and graduated from Dartmouth College in 1862. Having chosen the profession of a teacher, he frst found employment in the schools of Gloucester, whence he went to Winchester, and later to the High School in Amesbury. In 1861 he came to Boston as a second submaster in the Brimmer School and ten years later he beeame Master of that school. In 1880 when the Prince School District was organized he was placed in charge of it and retained this position until his retirement in 1911. Brother Young was greatly interested in educational matters, was a prolific writer, and was frequently called to address gatherings of edusators. He was a member of the Natural History Society, Horticultural Society, Twentieth Century Club, Dartmouth Club, and the Schoolmasters' Club.

Brother Young received the degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry in Columbian Lodge in 1874; was its Master in 1885 and 1886, and served as District Deputy Grand Master for the First Masonic Distriet in 1894 and 1895. He was High Priest of Saint Paul's Royal Arch Chapter in 1881 and 1882; Master of Boston Council, Royal and Select Masters, in 1889, and Eminent Commander of Joseph Warren Commandery, Knights Templars, in 1892, 1893, and 1894. In 1906 he was elected Graud Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templars of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite he presided over the works of Lafayette Lodge of Perfection in 1886 and was an honorary member of each of the four Scottish Rite Bodies in the city of Boston. He was crowned a Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the 33° and last degree in the city of Providence, R.I., September 20, 1887.

A brother of positive convictions, loyal and devoted to the Ancient Landmarks and traditions of the Order, he was ever watchful and outspoken against innovations or anything that might lead away from the foundational truths and teachings of Masonry. He pocsessed a keen sense of humor and a ready wit that brightened even the days of illness and distress. For many years he has been to me a counselor and friend whose advice I have often sought and greatly valued. He witl be greatly missed in many fields of activity and by a large circle of friends.

"They never quite leave us, the Brethren who've passed.
Through the shadow of death to the sunlight above,
A thousand sweet memories are holding them fast.
To the places they blessed with their presence and love."

YOUNG, WILLIAM HENRY 1871-1942

From Proceedings, Page 1942-173:

Brother Young was born in Provincetown, Massachusetts, on January 18, 1871, and died at his residence there on August 20, 1942.

After graduation from the local schools, he entered the employ of the Seamen's Savings Bank of Provincetown and was its Vice-president for fifty years. In addition to his bank interests, he conducted an insurance office and was actively interested in other business concerns.

He had a keen interest in art, being one of the founders and President of the Provincetown Art Association. He was an outstanding citizen of Provincetown, one of those citizens who are always called upon {or any public need whether civic, social or church, and no worthy call ever went unanswered by him.

He was raised in King Hiram's Lodge on December 19, 1892, and served as Master in 1897 and 1898. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the old 28th District in 1904 and 1905, by appointment of Most Worshipful Baalis Sanford.

He was the senior Past High Priest of Joseph Warren Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, and served as District Deputy Grand High Priest of the 12th Capitular District in 1906 and 1907. Both Freemasonry and the community in which he lived have lost an honored and ardent worker.

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