Difference between revisions of "MassachusettsEdicts"
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+ | * Anti-Masonic propaganda, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Anti-Masonic_Propaganda 1952 (Roy)]; see also the [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=AntiMasonicAnswer1952 Address] | ||
* Applicants | * Applicants | ||
− | ** Investigation, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Applicants_.28Investigation.29 1937 (Allen)] | + | ** Investigation, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Applicants_.28Investigation.29 1937 (Allen)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Applicants_.28Investigating_Committees.29 1953 (Roy)] |
** Names in Lodge notice, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Applicants_.28Names_In_Notice.29 1926 (Simpson)] | ** Names in Lodge notice, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Applicants_.28Names_In_Notice.29 1926 (Simpson)] | ||
** Pre-application procedure, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Applicants_.28Pre-Application_Procedure.29 1937 (Allen)] | ** Pre-application procedure, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Applicants_.28Pre-Application_Procedure.29 1937 (Allen)] | ||
** Pre-application statement, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Applicants_.28Pre-Application_Statement.29 1937 (Allen)] | ** Pre-application statement, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Applicants_.28Pre-Application_Statement.29 1937 (Allen)] | ||
+ | ** Right of Initiation, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Applicants_.28Right_of_Initiation.29 1952 (Roy)] | ||
** Withdrawal of, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Applicants_.28Withdrawal.29 1926 (Simpson)] | ** Withdrawal of, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Applicants_.28Withdrawal.29 1926 (Simpson)] | ||
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** Action by Master, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Balloting_.28Action_By_Master.29 1926 (Simpson)] | ** Action by Master, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Balloting_.28Action_By_Master.29 1926 (Simpson)] | ||
** By mail, prohibited, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Balloting_By_Mail 1926 (Simpson)] | ** By mail, prohibited, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Balloting_By_Mail 1926 (Simpson)] | ||
− | ** Factious balloting, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Balloting_.28Factious_Balloting.29 1940 (Perry)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Balloting_2 1943 (Schaefer)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Balloting_.28Factious_Balloting.29_2 1946 (Wragg)] | + | ** Factious balloting, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Balloting_.28Factious_Balloting.29 1940 (Perry)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Balloting_2 1943 (Schaefer)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Balloting_.28Factious_Balloting.29_2 1946 (Wragg)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Balloting_.28Factious_Balloting.29 1951 (Roy)] |
** Procedure, described, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Balloting 1936 (Allen)] | ** Procedure, described, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Balloting 1936 (Allen)] | ||
+ | ** Tyler's right to vote, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Balloting_.28Tyler.27s_Right_to_Vote.29 1951 (Roy)] | ||
* Begging letters, prohibited, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Begging_Letters 1923 (Ferrell)] | * Begging letters, prohibited, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Begging_Letters 1923 (Ferrell)] | ||
* Bible passages, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Bible_Passages 1915 (M. Johnson)] | * Bible passages, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Bible_Passages 1915 (M. Johnson)] | ||
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** Sales tactics aimed at, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Candidates_.28Sales_Tactics.29 1934 (Chipman)] | ** Sales tactics aimed at, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Candidates_.28Sales_Tactics.29 1934 (Chipman)] | ||
** Signing by-laws, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Candidates_.28Signing_By-Laws.29 1937 (Allen)] | ** Signing by-laws, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Candidates_.28Signing_By-Laws.29 1937 (Allen)] | ||
− | * Chain Letters, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Chain_Letters 1916 (M. Johnson)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Chain_Letters_2 1917 (L. Abbott)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Chain_Letters_3 1920 (Prince)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Chain_Letters_4 1930 (H. Dean)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Chain_Letters_5 1935 (Allen)] | + | ** Stopped candidates, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Candidates_.28Stopped_Candidates.29 1952 (Roy)] |
+ | * Chain Letters, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Chain_Letters 1916 (M. Johnson)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Chain_Letters_2 1917 (L. Abbott)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Chain_Letters_3 1920 (Prince)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Chain_Letters_4 1930 (H. Dean)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Chain_Letters_5 1935 (Allen)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Chain_Letters 1951 (Roy)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Chain_Letters_2 1952 (Roy)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Chain_Letters_3 1954 (W. Johnson)] | ||
* Charters | * Charters | ||
** Fee for restoration, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Restoration_of_Charter 1858 (Heard)] | ** Fee for restoration, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Restoration_of_Charter 1858 (Heard)] | ||
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** Signatories to, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Charters_.28Signatories.29 1872 (Nickerson)] | ** Signatories to, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Charters_.28Signatories.29 1872 (Nickerson)] | ||
* Cipher | * Cipher | ||
+ | ** Candidate, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Candidate_Ciphers 1952 (Roy)] | ||
** Official, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Official_Cipher 1944 (A. Coolidge)] | ** Official, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Official_Cipher 1944 (A. Coolidge)] | ||
+ | ** Unofficial, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Unofficial_Ciphers 1952 (Roy)] | ||
+ | ** Use in Lodge, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Ciphers_.28Use_In_Lodge.29 1952 (Roy)] | ||
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** Decorum during, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Degrees_.28Decorum.29 1916 (M. Johnson)] | ** Decorum during, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Degrees_.28Decorum.29 1916 (M. Johnson)] | ||
** Degree teams, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Degree_Teams 1946 (Wragg)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Degree_Teams_2 1947 (Wragg)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Degree_Teams_3 1947 (Wragg)] | ** Degree teams, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Degree_Teams 1946 (Wragg)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Degree_Teams_2 1947 (Wragg)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Degree_Teams_3 1947 (Wragg)] | ||
+ | ** Directives regarding symbolic work, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Degrees_.28Directives_Regarding_Symbolic_Work.29 1952 (Roy)] | ||
** Floor work, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Degrees_.28Floor_Work.29 1936 (Allen)] | ** Floor work, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Degrees_.28Floor_Work.29 1936 (Allen)] | ||
** Interruption of work, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Degrees_.28Interruption_of_Work.29 1939 (Perry)] | ** Interruption of work, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Degrees_.28Interruption_of_Work.29 1939 (Perry)] | ||
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** Presentation, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Degrees_.28Presentation.29 1948 (Keith)] | ** Presentation, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Degrees_.28Presentation.29 1948 (Keith)] | ||
** Requirement to perform, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Degree_Work_Required 1935 (Allen)] | ** Requirement to perform, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Degree_Work_Required 1935 (Allen)] | ||
+ | ** Ritual changes, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Degrees_.28Ritual_Changes.29 1952 (Roy)] | ||
** Symbolic penalties, reference in presentation, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Degrees_.28Symbolic_Penalties.29 1939 (Perry)] | ** Symbolic penalties, reference in presentation, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Degrees_.28Symbolic_Penalties.29 1939 (Perry)] | ||
+ | * DeMolay, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#DeMolay 1952 (Roy)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#DeMolay_2 1953 (Roy)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#DeMolay_.28Use_of_Lodge_Funds.29 1954 (W. Johnson)] | ||
* Dimits and Certificates of Clearance, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Dimits_and_Certificates_of_Clearance 1927 (Simpson)] | * Dimits and Certificates of Clearance, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Dimits_and_Certificates_of_Clearance 1927 (Simpson)] | ||
* 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)] | ||
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− | * Games of chance and gambling, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Games_of_Chance 1924 (Ferrell)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Lotteries_and_Games_of_Chance 1932 (Chipman)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Gambling 1935 (Allen)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Gambling_2 1939 (Perry)] | + | * Games of chance and gambling, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Games_of_Chance 1924 (Ferrell)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Lotteries_and_Games_of_Chance 1932 (Chipman)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Gambling 1935 (Allen)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Gambling_2 1939 (Perry)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Gambling 1951 (Roy)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Door_Prizes_and_Lotteries 1954 (W. Johnson)] |
* Grand Constitutions, requirement of familiarity, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Grand_Constitutions_-_Familiarity 1924 (Ferrell)] | * Grand Constitutions, requirement of familiarity, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Grand_Constitutions_-_Familiarity 1924 (Ferrell)] | ||
* Grand Lodge Communications, attention to, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Grand_Lodge_Communications 1920 (Prince)] | * Grand Lodge Communications, attention to, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Grand_Lodge_Communications 1920 (Prince)] | ||
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* Information on Masonic standing, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Information_on_Masonic_Standing 1916 (M. Johnson)] | * Information on Masonic standing, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Information_on_Masonic_Standing 1916 (M. Johnson)] | ||
* Innovations in degree presentation, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Innovations_in_Work 1895 (Holmes)] | * Innovations in degree presentation, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Innovations_in_Work 1895 (Holmes)] | ||
+ | * Installation ritual, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Installation_Ritual 1953 (Roy)] | ||
+ | * Instruction of Lodge representatives in Grand Lodge, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Instruction_of_Representatives 1950 (Keith)] | ||
* Investigation of Applicants, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Applicant_Investigation 1922 (Prince)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Applicant_Investigation_2 1922 (Prince)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Applicant_Investigation_3 1923 (Ferrell)] | * Investigation of Applicants, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Applicant_Investigation 1922 (Prince)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Applicant_Investigation_2 1922 (Prince)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Applicant_Investigation_3 1923 (Ferrell)] | ||
* Irregular Masons, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Irregular_Masons 1929 (H. Dean)] | * Irregular Masons, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Irregular_Masons 1929 (H. Dean)] | ||
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− | * Lodge by-laws, Grand Lodge authority over, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#By-Laws_of_Lodges_.28Grand_Lodge_Authority.29 1927 (Simpson)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Grand_Lodge_Dues_and_By-Laws H. Dean ( | + | * Liquor, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Liquor 1953 (Roy)] |
+ | * Lodge by-laws, Grand Lodge authority over, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#By-Laws_of_Lodges_.28Grand_Lodge_Authority.29 1927 (Simpson)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Grand_Lodge_Dues_and_By-Laws 1930 (H. Dean)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Lodge_By-Laws_.28Filing_of_Requests.29 1952 (Roy)] | ||
* Lodge finances, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Lodge_Finances 1933 (Chipman)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Lodge_Finances_2 1934 (Chipman)] | * Lodge finances, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Lodge_Finances 1933 (Chipman)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Lodge_Finances_2 1934 (Chipman)] | ||
− | * Lodge funds, use of, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Use_of_Lodge_Funds 1930 (H. Dean)] | + | * Lodge funds, use of, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Use_of_Lodge_Funds 1930 (H. Dean)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Use_of_Lodge_Funds_.28Relief.29 1952 (Roy)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#DeMolay_.28Use_of_Lodge_Funds.29 1954 (W. Johnson)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Use_of_Lodge_Funds_.28Scholarships.29 1954 (W. Johnson)] |
+ | * Lodge jurisdiction, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Lodge_Jurisdiction_.28Residence.29 1954 (W. Johnson)] | ||
* Lodge mailings, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Lodge_Mailings 1936 (Allen)] | * Lodge mailings, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Lodge_Mailings 1936 (Allen)] | ||
* Lodge notices, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Lodge_Notices_.28Use_For_Business.29 1946 (Wragg)] | * Lodge notices, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Lodge_Notices_.28Use_For_Business.29 1946 (Wragg)] | ||
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* Parades and public demonstrations, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Parades_and_Public_Demonstrations 1917 (L. Abbott)] | * Parades and public demonstrations, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Parades_and_Public_Demonstrations 1917 (L. Abbott)] | ||
* Parliamentary procedure, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Parliamentary_Procedure 1866 (Dame)] | * Parliamentary procedure, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Parliamentary_Procedure 1866 (Dame)] | ||
− | * Past Masters | + | * Past Masters |
+ | ** Definition, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1850-1899#Past_Masters_.28Definition.29 1864 (Parkman)] | ||
+ | ** Diplomas, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Past_Masters.27_Diplomas 1952 (Roy)] | ||
* Plural membership, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Plural_Membership 1937 (Allen)] | * Plural membership, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Plural_Membership 1937 (Allen)] | ||
* 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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* Uniform Receipt of Dues, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Uniform_Receipt_of_Dues 1927 (Simpson)] | * Uniform Receipt of Dues, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Uniform_Receipt_of_Dues 1927 (Simpson)] | ||
+ | * Use of sacred names in Lodge, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Use_of_Sacred_Names 1951 (Roy)] | ||
* Visitors to lodges | * Visitors to lodges | ||
** Admission, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Visitors_.28Admission.29 1904 (Sanford)] | ** Admission, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Visitors_.28Admission.29 1904 (Sanford)] | ||
+ | ** Candidates, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#Visitors_.28Candidates.29 1952 (Roy)] | ||
** Covering, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Visitors_.28Covering.29 1914 (M. Johnson)] | ** Covering, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Visitors_.28Covering.29 1914 (M. Johnson)] | ||
** Duties of Tyler, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Visitors_.28Duties_of_Tyler.29 1927 (Simpson)] | ** Duties of Tyler, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Visitors_.28Duties_of_Tyler.29 1927 (Simpson)] | ||
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* Waivers of Jurisdiction, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Waivers_of_Jurisdiction 1926 (Simpson)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Waivers_of_Jurisdiction_2 1926 (Simpson)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Waivers_of_Jurisdiction_3 1927 (Simpson)] | * Waivers of Jurisdiction, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Waivers_of_Jurisdiction 1926 (Simpson)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Waivers_of_Jurisdiction_2 1926 (Simpson)]; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Waivers_of_Jurisdiction_3 1927 (Simpson)] | ||
+ | * War Relief Fund, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1950-1974#War_Relief_Fund 1954 (W. Johnson)] | ||
* Wardens, powers of, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Wardens_.28Power.29 1919 (L. Abbott)] | * Wardens, powers of, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsEdicts1900-1949#Wardens_.28Power.29 1919 (L. Abbott)] | ||
* Wartime Conditions | * Wartime Conditions |
Revision as of 00:58, 16 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
- Anti-Masonic propaganda, 1952 (Roy); see also the Address
- Applicants
- Investigation, 1937 (Allen); 1953 (Roy)
- Names in Lodge notice, 1926 (Simpson)
- Pre-application procedure, 1937 (Allen)
- Pre-application statement, 1937 (Allen)
- Right of Initiation, 1952 (Roy)
- Withdrawal of, 1926 (Simpson)
B
- Balloting
- Action by Master, 1926 (Simpson)
- By mail, prohibited, 1926 (Simpson)
- Factious balloting, 1940 (Perry); 1943 (Schaefer); 1946 (Wragg); 1951 (Roy)
- Procedure, described, 1936 (Allen)
- Tyler's right to vote, 1951 (Roy)
- Begging letters, prohibited, 1923 (Ferrell)
- Bible passages, 1915 (M. Johnson)
- Bonding of officers, 1949 (Keith)
C
- Candidates
- Advancement, 1869 (Gardner), 1874 (Nickerson), 1877 (Everett), 1926 (Simpson)
- Aprons for, 1866 (Dame)
- Definition, 1863 (Parkman)
- Education, 1943 (Schaefer)
- Initiation on night of election, 1928 (Simpson); 1929 (H. Dean)
- Presentation of Diploma, 1930 (H. Dean)
- Proficiency of, 1925 (Ferrell); 1926 (Simpson)
- Sales tactics aimed at, 1934 (Chipman)
- Signing by-laws, 1937 (Allen)
- Stopped candidates, 1952 (Roy)
- Chain Letters, 1916 (M. Johnson); 1917 (L. Abbott); 1920 (Prince); 1930 (H. Dean); 1935 (Allen); 1951 (Roy); 1952 (Roy); 1954 (W. Johnson)
- Charters
- Fee for restoration, 1858 (Heard)
- Restoration of, 1844 (Peabody)
- Signatories to, 1872 (Nickerson)
- Cipher
- Candidate, 1952 (Roy)
- Official, 1944 (A. Coolidge)
- Unofficial, 1952 (Roy)
- Use in Lodge, 1952 (Roy)
D
- Debts of lodges, 1832 (J. Jenkins)
- Degrees
- Conferral on the same day, 1843 (Peabody), 1915 (M. Johnson)
- Conformance, 1921 (Prince)
- Decorum during, 1916 (M. Johnson)
- Degree teams, 1946 (Wragg); 1947 (Wragg); 1947 (Wragg)
- Directives regarding symbolic work, 1952 (Roy)
- Floor work, 1936 (Allen)
- Interruption of work, 1939 (Perry)
- Kneeling, 1948 (Keith)
- Master's jewel, 1935 (Allen)
- Omission of Lectures prohibited, 1919 (L. Abbott)
- Parodies of work, 1931 (H. Dean)
- Participation, 1947 (Wragg)
- Presentation, 1948 (Keith)
- Requirement to perform, 1935 (Allen)
- Ritual changes, 1952 (Roy)
- Symbolic penalties, reference in presentation, 1939 (Perry)
- DeMolay, 1952 (Roy); 1953 (Roy); 1954 (W. Johnson)
- Dimits and Certificates of Clearance, 1927 (Simpson)
- Disability, as a physical disqualification, 1806 (Bigelow)
- Dispensations
- For degrees, 1914 (M. Johnson)
- General, 1941 (Schaefer); 1948 (Keith); 1948 (Keith)
- Wartime considerations, 1945 (Wragg)
- District Deputies, meetings of, 1858 (Heard)
E
- Entertainment, 1924 (Ferrell); 1930 (H. Dean); Chipman (1932)
- Expulsion, 1848 (Robinson)
F
- False Representation, 1877 (Everett)
- Foreign languages, use of, 1854 (Randall)
G
- Games of chance and gambling, 1924 (Ferrell); 1932 (Chipman); 1935 (Allen); 1939 (Perry); 1951 (Roy); 1954 (W. Johnson)
- Grand Constitutions, requirement of familiarity, 1924 (Ferrell)
- Grand Lodge Communications, attention to, 1920 (Prince)
- Grand Lodge Dues, delinquency, 1925 (Ferrell)
- Grand Master
- Powers of, 1849 (Raymond); 1873 (Nickerson)
- Precedence of, 1916 (M. Johnson)
H
- Healing
- Fee for, 1871 (Gardner)
- Petitions for, 1874 (Nickerson), 1878 (Welch)
- Henry Price Medals, 1916 (M. Johnson)
- Honorary Members of Grand Lodge, 1845 (Peabody)
I
- Information on Masonic standing, 1916 (M. Johnson)
- Innovations in degree presentation, 1895 (Holmes)
- Installation ritual, 1953 (Roy)
- Instruction of Lodge representatives in Grand Lodge, 1950 (Keith)
- Investigation of Applicants, 1922 (Prince); 1922 (Prince); 1923 (Ferrell)
- Irregular Masons, 1929 (H. Dean)
J
- Jurisdiction of Grand Lodge, 1794 (Cutler); 1851 (Raymond); 1870 (Gardner); "perpetual jurisdiction", 1940 (Perry)
- Jurisdiction over soldiers and sailors, 1920 (Prince)
K
- Ku Klux Klan, 1922 (Prince)
L
- Liquor, 1953 (Roy)
- Lodge by-laws, Grand Lodge authority over, 1927 (Simpson); 1930 (H. Dean); 1952 (Roy)
- Lodge finances, 1933 (Chipman); 1934 (Chipman)
- Lodge funds, use of, 1930 (H. Dean); 1952 (Roy); 1954 (W. Johnson); 1954 (W. Johnson)
- Lodge jurisdiction, 1954 (W. Johnson)
- Lodge mailings, 1936 (Allen)
- Lodge notices, 1946 (Wragg)
- Lodges of Instruction, 1940 (Perry); 1945 (Wragg)
M
- Mailing Lists, use of, 1921 (Prince); 1934 (Chipman)
- Mandamus, writ of, 1872 (Nickerson)
- Masonic funerals, 1916 (M. Johnson); 1920 (Prince); 1923 (Ferrell)
- Masonic honors, 1947 (Wragg)
- Masonic offenses, definition, 1869 (Gardner); 1934 (Chipman)
- Masonic utterances, by Grand Lodge exclusively, 1923 (Ferrell)
- Master of Lodge
- Absence at installation, 1925 (Ferrell); 1925 (Ferrell)
- Power of appointment, 1864 (Parkman), 1866 (Dame)
- Power of removal, 1865 (Parkman)
- Qualifications, 1918 (L. Abbott)
- Right to preside, 1926 (Simpson)
- Meeting places of lodges, 1827 (Soley)
- Membership, status at charter restoration, 1871 (Gardner)
N
O
- Oaths of Affirmation, 1806 (Bigelow)
- Officers of Lodges, advancement, 1915 (M. Johnson)
P
- Parades and public demonstrations, 1917 (L. Abbott)
- Parliamentary procedure, 1866 (Dame)
- Past Masters
- Definition, 1864 (Parkman)
- Diplomas, 1952 (Roy)
- Plural membership, 1937 (Allen)
- 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)
- Remission of dues, 1942 (Schaefer)
- Remitted members, reading of names, 1936 (Allen)
- Restoration of membership, 1936 (Allen)
- Returns of lodges, requirement to present, 1871 (Gardner)
- Rituals, use of printed books forbidden, 1885 (Howland)
S
- Salutation, on entering and exiting lodge, 1914 (M. Johnson)
- Secrecy, 1920 (Prince)
- Sidearms in lodge prohibited, 1914 (M. Johnson)
- Solicitation of new members, 1918 (L. Abbott); 1920 (Prince)
- Summons
- Form of, 1848 (Robinson)
- Obligation to respond to Grand Lodge, 1826 (Abbot)
- Right of, by a lodge, 1818 (Oliver)
- Suspensions and reinstatements, 1916 (M. Johnson); 1926 (Simpson); 1930 (H. Dean); 1943 (Schaefer)
T
- Trestle-board, use of, 1937 (Allen)
- Trials
- Charges, 1876 (Everett)
- Contempt of Grand Lodge, 1873 (Nickerson)
- Evidence, 1873 (Nickerson)
- Masonic guilt, 1873 (Nickerson)
- Testimony in, 1871 (Gardner)
- Voting, 1874 (Nickerson)
- Tyler's right to vote, 1930 (H. Dean); 1931 (H. Dean)
UV
- Uniform Receipt of Dues, 1927 (Simpson)
- Use of sacred names in Lodge, 1951 (Roy)
- Visitors to lodges
- Admission, 1904 (Sanford)
- Candidates, 1952 (Roy)
- Covering, 1914 (M. Johnson)
- Duties of Tyler, 1927 (Simpson)
- Inter-jurisdictional, 1926 (Simpson)
- Privileges, 1870 (Gardner)
- Requirements for, 1872 (Nickerson); 1936 (Allen)
W
- Waivers of Jurisdiction, 1926 (Simpson); 1926 (Simpson); 1927 (Simpson)
- War Relief Fund, 1954 (W. Johnson)
- Wardens, powers of, 1919 (L. Abbott)
- Wartime Conditions
- Logistics, 1942 (Schaefer)
- Meetings, 1945 (Wragg)
- Public service, 1942 (Schaefer)
- Transportation, 1943 (Schaefer)