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ROXBURY

LODGES

• Lafayette Lodge, from 1865 to its removal to Norwood in 1958.
• Washington Lodge, from 1796 to its removal to Lexington in 1960.

BUILDINGS

• 01/26/1847: Hall dedication, reported in Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. VI, No. 4, February 1847, p. 134.
• 12/27/1865: VII-53; Hall dedication, reported in the Grand Master's Address at the Feast of St. John. (held 03/17/1865; see description below)
• 04/05/1893: 1893-25; Hall dedication at Special Communication.
• 07/30/1902: 1902-106; Corner-stone laying, at a Special Communication.
  • 03/17/1903: 1903-126; Hall dedication, at a Special Communication.

EVENTS

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly Magazine, Vol. XXIV, No. 5, April 1864, p. 189:

DEDICATION OF A NEW HALL.

The new and beautiful Hall recently fitted up by Washington Lodge, in the neighboring city of Roxbury, was dedicated by the M. W. Grand Lodge on the evening of the 17th of March last, being the 69th anniversary of the organization of the Lodge. The occasion was one of more than usual interest, and we have rarely seen the simple ceremony of Dedication performed with more beauty and effectiveness. The Hall was filled to its utmost capacity by the Brethren and their ladies, and all, by their close and decorous attention, seemed to manifest a personal interest in what was passing before them.

The ceremonies commenced about 8 o'clock, and were conducted in the following order: -

1. Reception of the Grand Lodge, which was largely represented by its officers, in their rich regalia;
2. Solo and chorus, "Thou art our Father", which was beautifully rendered by a young lady, whose name we did not learn;
3. Prayer by Rev. Bro. Dadmun, as Grand Chaplain;
4. Opening Hymn, "Great Architect of Heave and Earth", in which the audience joined, by request of the Grand Master, and to the gratification of all present;
5. Dedicatory Ceremonies, in which the fine Dedicatory Hymn, "Genius of Masonry Descend", was appropriately and effectively introduced;
6. Address by the Grand Master, which was well conceived and admirably delivered.

If we were sure he would not hear us, we should say that it was one of the best of his many excellent official addresses. He was followed by the Rev. Bro. Dadmun, as the Orator of the evening, in a more set address, of great excellence and appropriateness. He spoke for about twenty minutes, to the great satisfaction of his large and attentive audience. The ceremonies in the Hall were then closed with the Anthem by the Choir, "Glory Be to God On High."

A procession was then formed, and the company repaired to the Banqueting Hall, where a rich and bountiful entertainment had been provided for their refreshment.

The Hall is one of the finest in the State, and is about 45 by 38 feet. It is nearly and richly furnished, and has the addition of an elegant rich toned organ of superior finish and workmanship. The decorations on the wall and ceiling are by Bro. L. Haberstroh, one of the best and most skillful frescoe painters in the city, and it does him great credit. The Banqueting Hall and ante-rooms are all of good size, convenient and well finished and furnished. There is not probably another Lodge in the State, and but few in the country, provided with so many appropriate and elegant working apartments. The Lodge was never in a more prosperous condition, and perhaps never in safer or more competent hands.

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