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| − | * Charters, restoration of, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Restoration_of_Charters 1844 (Peabody)] | + | * Candidates, definition, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Candidates 1863 (Parkman)]; aprons for, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Candidates_.28Aprons.29 1866 (Dame)]; advancement, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Candidates_.28Advancement.29 1869 (Gardner)], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Candidates_.28Advancement.29_2 1874 (Nickerson)], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Candidates_.28Advancement.29_3 1877 (Everett)] |
| + | * Charters, restoration of, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Restoration_of_Charters 1844 (Peabody)]; fee for restoration, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Restoration_of_Charter 1858 (Heard)]; signatories to, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Charters_.28Signatories.29 1872 (Nickerson)] | ||
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* Degrees, conferral on the same day, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Conferral_of_Degrees 1843 (Peabody)] | * Degrees, conferral on the same day, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Conferral_of_Degrees 1843 (Peabody)] | ||
* Disability, as a physical disqualification, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Disability_.28Physical_Qualifications.29 1806 (Bigelow)] | * Disability, as a physical disqualification, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Disability_.28Physical_Qualifications.29 1806 (Bigelow)] | ||
| + | * District Deputies, meetings of, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#District_Deputies_.28Meetings.29 1858 (Heard)] | ||
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| + | * False Representation, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#False_Representation 1877 (Everett)] | ||
| + | * Foreign languages, use of, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Foreign_Language_Work 1854 (Randall)] | ||
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| − | * Grand Master, powers of, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Powers_of_Grand_Master 1849 (Raymond)] | + | * Grand Master, powers of, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Powers_of_Grand_Master 1849 (Raymond)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Powers_of_Grand_Master_.28Suspension.29 1873 (Nickerson)] |
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| + | * Healing, fee for, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Healing_Fee 1871 (Gardner)]; petitions for, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Healing_.28Petitions.29 1874 (Nickerson)], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Healing_.28Petitions.29_2 1878 (Welch)] | ||
* Honorary Members of Grand Lodge, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Honorary_Members_.28Grand_Lodge.29 1845 (Peabody)] | * Honorary Members of Grand Lodge, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Honorary_Members_.28Grand_Lodge.29 1845 (Peabody)] | ||
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| − | * Jurisdiction of Grand Lodge, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Jurisdiction 1794 (Cutler)] | + | * Innovations in degree presentation, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Innovations_in_Work 1895 (Holmes)] |
| + | * Jurisdiction of Grand Lodge, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Jurisdiction 1794 (Cutler)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Jurisdiction 1851 (Raymond)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Jurisdiction_2 1870 (Gardner)] | ||
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| + | * Mandamus, writ of, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Writ_of_Mandamus 1872 (Nickerson)] | ||
| + | * Masonic offenses, definition, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Masonic_Offenses 1869 (Gardner)] | ||
| + | * Master, power of appointment, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Master.27s_Powers_.28Appointment.29 1864 (Parkman)], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Master.27s_Powers_.28Appointment.29_2 1866 (Dame)]; power of removal, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Master.27s_Powers_.28Right_to_Remove.29 1865 (Parkman)] | ||
* Meeting places of lodges, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Meeting_Places 1827 (Soley)] | * Meeting places of lodges, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Meeting_Places 1827 (Soley)] | ||
| + | * Membership, status at charter restoration, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Membership_.28Status_at_Restoration.29 1871 (Gardner)] | ||
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* Oaths of Affirmation, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Oaths 1806 (Bigelow)] | * Oaths of Affirmation, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Oaths 1806 (Bigelow)] | ||
| + | * Parliamentary procedure, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Parliamentary_Procedure 1866 (Dame)] | ||
| + | * Past Masters, definition, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Past_Masters_.28Definition.29 1864 (Parkman)] | ||
* Property of lodges, conveyance, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Lodge_Property 1847 (Robinson)] | * Property of lodges, conveyance, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Lodge_Property 1847 (Robinson)] | ||
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| − | * Records of Lodge, Master's responsibility, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Records 1822 (Dixwell)] | + | * Records of Lodge, Master's responsibility, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Records 1822 (Dixwell)]; requirements, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Lodge_Records 1864 (Parkman)] |
* Regalia, Care of Grand Lodge, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Regalia_.28Grand_Lodge.29 1809 (Thomas)] | * Regalia, Care of Grand Lodge, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Regalia_.28Grand_Lodge.29 1809 (Thomas)] | ||
* Regalia, Illegal use of, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Regalia_.28Lodge.29 1803 (Thomas)] | * Regalia, Illegal use of, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdictsBefore1850#Regalia_.28Lodge.29 1803 (Thomas)] | ||
| + | * Returns of lodges, requirement to present, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Returns_of_Lodges 1871 (Gardner)] | ||
| + | * Rituals, use of printed books forbidden, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Rituals_.28Printed.29 1885 (Howland)] | ||
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| + | * Trials, testimony in, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Trials_.28Testimony.29 1871 (Gardner)]; evidence, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Trials_.28Evidence.29 1873 (Nickerson)]; contempt of Grand Lodge, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Trials_.28Contempt_of_Grand_Lodge.29 1873 (Nickerson)]; Masonic guilt, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Trials_.28Masonic_Guilt.29 1873 (Nickerson)]; voting, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Trials_.28Voting.29 1874 (Nickerson)]; charges, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Trials_.28Charges.29 1876 (Everett)] | ||
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| + | * Visitors to lodges, privileges, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Visitors 1870 (Gardner)]; requirements for, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Visitors_2 1872 (Nickerson)] | ||
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Revision as of 20:17, 15 July 2012
Contents
EDICTS
The Grand Masters of Masons in Massachusetts have frequently offered opinions and made declarations from the Oriental Chair of Grand Lodge which have the force of Masonic law within the jurisdiction. These pages list those that appear in the pages of the Proceedings.
Living Past Grand Masters in Bold Italic.
Edicts and Rulings before 1850
- John Cutler: 1794
- Isaiah Thomas: 1803 1809
- Timothy Bigelow: 1806
- Francis Oliver: 1818
- John Dixwell: 1822
- John Abbot: 1826
- John Soley: 1827
- Joseph Jenkins: 1832
- Augustus Peabody: 1843 1844 1845
- Simon W. Robinson: 1847 1848
- Edward A. Raymond: 1849
Edicts and Rulings from 1850-1899
- Edward A. Raymond: 1851
- George M. Randall: 1854
- John T. Heard: 1858
- William Parkman: 1863 1864 1865
- Charles C. Dame: 1866
- William Sewall Gardner: 1869 1870 1871
- Sereno D. Nickerson: 1872 1873 1874
- Percival L. Everett: 1876 1877
- Charles A. Welch: 1878
- Abraham H. Howland, Jr.: 1885
- Edwin B. Holmes: 1895
Edicts and Rulings from 1900-1949
- Baalis Sanford: 1904
- Melvin M. Johnson: 1914 1915 1916
- Leon M. Abbott: 1917 1918 1919
- Arthur D. Prince: 1920 1921 1922
- Dudley M. Ferrell: 1923 1924 1925
- Frank L. Simpson: 1926 1927 1928
- Herbert W. Dean: 1929 1930 1931
- Curtis Chipman: 1932 1933 1934
- Claude L. Allen: 1935 1936 1937
- Joseph Earl Perry: 1939 1940
- Albert A. Schaefer: 1941 1942 1943
- Arthur W. Coolidge: 1944
- Samuel H. Wragg: 1945 1946 1947
- Roger Keith: 1948 1949
Edicts and Rulings from 1950-1974
- Roger Keith: 1950
- Thomas S. Roy: 1951 1952 1953
- Whitfield W. Johnson: 1954 1955 1956
- Andrew G. Jenkins: 1957
- Laurence E. Eaton: 1960 1961 1962
- A. Neill Osgood: 1963 1964 1965
- Thomas A. Booth: 1966 1967 1968
- Herbert H. Jaynes: 1969 1970 1971
- Donald W. Vose: 1972 1973 1974
Edicts and Rulings from 1975-1999
- Stanley F. Maxwell: 1975 1976 1977
- Arthur H. Melanson: 1978 1979 1980
- J. Philip Berquist: 1981 1982 1983
- David B. Richardson: 1984 1985 1986
- Albert T. Ames: 1987 1988 1989
- Edgar W. Darling: 1990 1991
- David W. Lovering: 1993 1994 1995
- Arthur E. Johnson: 1996
Edicts and Rulings from 2000 and after
- Fred K. Bauer: 2000 2001
- Donald G. Hicks, Jr.: 2002 2003 2004
- Jeffrey B. Hodgdon: 2005 2006 2007
- Roger W. Pageau: 2008 2009 2010
- Richard J. Stewart: 2011 2012
EDICTS AND RULINGS BY SUBJECT
This is a partial index of edicts and rulings by subject.
A
B
C
- Candidates, definition, 1863 (Parkman); aprons for, 1866 (Dame); advancement, 1869 (Gardner), 1874 (Nickerson), 1877 (Everett)
- Charters, restoration of, 1844 (Peabody); fee for restoration, 1858 (Heard); signatories to, 1872 (Nickerson)
D
- Debts of lodges, 1832 (J. Jenkins)
- Degrees, conferral on the same day, 1843 (Peabody)
- Disability, as a physical disqualification, 1806 (Bigelow)
- District Deputies, meetings of, 1858 (Heard)
E
- Expulsion, 1848 (Robinson)
F
- False Representation, 1877 (Everett)
- Foreign languages, use of, 1854 (Randall)
G
- Grand Master, powers of, 1849 (Raymond); 1873 (Nickerson)
H
- Healing, fee for, 1871 (Gardner); petitions for, 1874 (Nickerson), 1878 (Welch)
- Honorary Members of Grand Lodge, 1845 (Peabody)
IJ
- Innovations in degree presentation, 1895 (Holmes)
- Jurisdiction of Grand Lodge, 1794 (Cutler); 1851 (Raymond); 1870 (Gardner)
K
L
M
- Mandamus, writ of, 1872 (Nickerson)
- Masonic offenses, definition, 1869 (Gardner)
- Master, power of appointment, 1864 (Parkman), 1866 (Dame); power of removal, 1865 (Parkman)
- Meeting places of lodges, 1827 (Soley)
- Membership, status at charter restoration, 1871 (Gardner)
N
OP
- Oaths of Affirmation, 1806 (Bigelow)
- Parliamentary procedure, 1866 (Dame)
- Past Masters, definition, 1864 (Parkman)
- Property of lodges, conveyance, 1847 (Robinson)
QR
- Records of Lodge, Master's responsibility, 1822 (Dixwell); requirements, 1864 (Parkman)
- Regalia, Care of Grand Lodge, 1809 (Thomas)
- Regalia, Illegal use of, 1803 (Thomas)
- Returns of lodges, requirement to present, 1871 (Gardner)
- Rituals, use of printed books forbidden, 1885 (Howland)
S
- Summons, form of, 1848 (Robinson)
- Summons, obligation to respond, 1826 (Abbot)
- Summons, right of, by a lodge, 1818 (Oliver)
T
- Trials, testimony in, 1871 (Gardner); evidence, 1873 (Nickerson); contempt of Grand Lodge, 1873 (Nickerson); Masonic guilt, 1873 (Nickerson); voting, 1874 (Nickerson); charges, 1876 (Everett)
UV
- Visitors to lodges, privileges, 1870 (Gardner); requirements for, 1872 (Nickerson)
