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1882

SAMUEL CROCKER LAWRENCE, Grand Master

QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

(Held at Masonic Temple, Boston)

  • 03/04: 1882-7;
  • 06/14: 1882-73;
  • 09/13: 1882-163;
  • 12/13: 1882-209; (Annual Communication)

03/04 Agenda

  • 1882-16ff: Grand Master's address cautioning against "spurious rites and degrees." Grand Master Lawrence alluded to Grand Master Welch's caution against these matters in December 1879 (Page 1879-94ff). The "Egyptian Rite" was particularly noted, as well as the "artifice" of giving and getting Masonic degrees at a rapid rate or a small price.
  • 1882-25: Petition of Wyoming Lodge, regarding jurisdiction following the granting of additional lodges in the area, and the loss of potential applicants; the committee "discountenance" any direction by the Grand Lodge in this matter.
  • 1882-29: Report of committee on portraits of Past Grand Masters; those of Grand Masters Welch and Everett to be available, and a portrait will be taken from a photograph of a picture of Moses Michael Hays.
    • 06/14: 1882-129; a list of portraits of Past Grand Masters (see below.)
  • 1882-36: Report of committee on communication with the Grand Lodge of Ontario; correspondence to be returned until the Grand Lodge of Canada recognizes their body.
  • 1882-40: Complaint by Bay State Lodge against Harmony Lodge; referred.
    • 06/14: 1882-159; resolved.
  • 1882-40: Report on communications with the United Grand Lodge of Colon and the Island of Cuba, regarding dissension over recognition.
  • 1882-42: Birthday wishes for Rt. Wor. Lucius R. Paige.
    • 09/13: 1882-174; remarks by Bro. Paige and Rt. Wor. G. Washington Warren.

06/14 Agenda

  • 1882-136: Presentation of gavel by Lodge of St. Andrew.
  • 1882-137: Report of committee on Charity.
  • 1882-137: Communication with Grand Lodge of Utah, regarding exclusion of Latter-Day Saints due to polygamy (and thus lack of conformance to secular law). Voted to include the letter as part of the proceedings.

09/13 Agenda

  • 1882-168: Communication from a newly-organized Grand Lodge for Arizona Territory, with a request for recognition; referred to committee. Report on proceedings on page 1882-172; recommendation that the Grand Lodge of Arizona be recognized.
  • 1882-169: Communication from Joseph Webb Lodge, commemorating the 95th anniversary of the death of Joseph Webb (April 26).
  • 1882-182ff: Claim of priority by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania; claim referred to committee.

12/13 Agenda

Grand Constitutions Amendment Proposals

  • 03/04: 1882-20: Proposed amendment to the Miscellaneous Regulations, specifying the recognized Masonic organizations and degrees - Royal Arch, Council, Grand Encampment, Grand Commandery, and Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Referred to committee, 1882-22.
    • 1882-85ff: Report of committee, defining Masonic institutions at length; report accepted; remarks by Rt. Wor. Alfred Chapman, Past Grand Master Welch, and several others. The discussion includes significant details on the development of alternate and additional rites as of 1882.
  • 03/04: 1882-23: Proposed amendment to Part 3, Article 7, Section 2, regarding jewels and collars of members of subordinate Lodges; referred to committee.
    • 06/14: 1882-84: Report of committee; after discussion, matter was recommitted.
    • 09/13: 1882-170: Report of committee; amendment approved.
  • 03/04: 1882-28: Proposed Amendment to Grand Constitutions regarding the capitation tax; any Brother not in arrears could commute his obligation for $8 prior to November 25, 1882. Adopted.
    • 12/13: 1882-284: Proposed amendment to extend the deadline to commute, with interest after a certain date; to lie over until the next Quarterly Communication; referred.

Grand Master's Address

  • 03/04: 1882-22; Report on Grand Master's Annual Address of 12/14/1881; further report, 1882-33ff regarding financial dispositions.
    • 09/13: 1882-180; Address by the Grand Master regarding "extinguishment of debt."
  • 12/13: 1882-219; Annual Address by Grand Master Lawrence: memorials, relic of Bro. James A. Garfield presented to his widow, who presented the Grand Lodge with a lock of the President's hair; his extensive travels (see below); relief for yellow fever victims in Pensacola; the total initiates this year (1,214); and financial affairs; referred to committee, 1882-267.

Lodge By-Law Changes

Necrologies and Memorials

  • 04/21: 1882-45: Memorial for R.W. William Sutton, at a special communication.
  • 06/14: 1882-82: Memorial to R.W. William Sutton, Past Grand Warden, by the M.W. Grand Master, and by Rt. Wor. Edwin Wright (page 1882-141ff) and Rt. Wor. Marshall P. Wilder (page 1882-157ff).
  • 12/13: 1882-221ff: Memorials in Grand Master's Address: R.W. William Sutton, R.W. William W. Baker, Wor. Artemas Hale, Bro. James Franklin Chase.
  • 12/13: 1882-292ff: Memorial to R.W. William W. Baker, Past Senior Grand Warden, by R.W. Edwin Wright. Portrait of Baker facing page 1882-292.

Petitions for Charters

Petitions for Dispensation for Lodges

None.

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

  • 01/04/1882: 1882-1; Amherst. Dedication of Masonic Hall and installation of Pacific Lodge officers.
    • 1882-3: Dedication of Amherst Masonic hall in ample form, followed by an address by Grand Master Lawrence. He "fully shared the pleasure of the Brethren . . . with a Lodge, as with an individual, the occupancy of a new home is an event full of interest. . .The Brethren [should] consecretate themselves . . . to the work of the Order."
    • 1882-4: Installation of the officers of Pacific Lodge.
    • 1882-5: A "generous banquet" served in two adjacent halls, with speeches by Rt. Wor. Charles H. McClellan, the Grand Master, Past Grand Master Parkman, Deputy Grand Master Wright, and others.
  • 04/21/1882: 1882-45; Peabody. Funeral rites for Rt. Wor. William Sutton, Past Senior Grand Warden. Held at Bro. Sutton's home; a brief address by Grand Master Lawrence, including a "sacred roll" presented on page 1882-48. A picture appears facing page 1882-49.
    • 1882-49: Words of Rt. Wor. and Rev. Fielder Israel.
    • 1882-50: Procession to Harmony Grove Ceremony and interment.
  • 05/01/1882: 1882-52; Boston. Constitution and installation of Satucket, East Bridgewater, held at the Boston Masonic Temple.
    • 1882-53: Constitution of Satucket Lodge, including musical accompaniment.
    • 1882-54: Installation of officers.
    • 1882-54ff: Charge by Grand Master Lawrence.
  • 05/30/1882: 1882-58; Quincy. Dedication of Crane Memorial Hall and Public Library.
    • 1882-59: Reception of Grand Master and Grand Lodge at Rural Lodge. Procession to hall.
    • 1882-60ff: Addresses at site by architect, Grand Master, and Rev. Charles H. Leonard. Extensive description of the proceedings starting on page 1882-62.
    • 1882-64: Prayers by Grand Chaplain.
    • 1882-66ff: Address by Grand Master Lawrence.
    • 1882-70: Proclamation and closing ceremonies.
  • 09/18/1882: 1882-186; North Attleborough. Cornerstone laying for First Universalist Church.
    • 1882-187: Reception of Grand Master and Grand Lodge at Bristol Lodge. Procession to site.
    • 1882-187ff: Prayers and hymns; remarks by Deputy Grand Master and Grand Master Lawrence.
    • 1882-192ff. Extensive description of proceedings.
    • 1882-196: Address by Rt. Wor. Charles Levi Woodbury.
    • 1882-199: Address by Grand Master Lawrence.
  • 10/20/1882: 1882-203; Clinton. Dedication of the hall of Trinity Lodge.
    • 1882-204: Procession by Grand Lodge into hall; welcome by Master of Trinity Lodge.
    • 1882-204: Dedication of hall. Address by Grand Master Lawrence. "These new and improved conditions [i.e., the new hall] forcibly suggested the responsibility resting upon [the Brethren] for renewed and increased devotion to the principles of Freemasonry."
    • 1882-206: A "bountiful and elegant collation‚" was provided for about 300 guests, with a "sketch of the origin of Masonry" in Massachusetts presented by Wor. Edward Stevens and other speeches.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston, 12/27/1882)

  • 1882-296: Opening and roll call.
  • 1882-298: Installation of Grand Master. Grand Chaplain's prayer; description of installation omitted, referring to the ceremony recorded in 1874.
  • 1882-306: Reception of Past Grand Master Robert Morris, of Kentucky. Remarks.
  • 1882-308: List of lodges not represented in Grand Lodge in 1882, as well as the past 2-6 years.
  • 1882-309: List of Grand Lodge Proceedings received.
  • 1882-310: List of Diplomas issued (1,277 in 1882).
  • 1882-311: Report of Committee on Charity.
  • 1882-313: Presentation of proceedings of the Grand Lodge of England, 1776-1868.
  • 1882-315: Feast of St. John, listing toasts and names of speakers.

A list of Past Grand Master Portraits appears on Page 1882-131ff. See this table.

LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1882

There were 19 districts in Massachusetts in 1882, as well as districts for Chile and China.

DISTRICT 1: Boston

Nathaniel Greene, District Deputy Grand Master; 13 Lodges
Report: 1882-363; Tabular: 1882-395

DISTRICT 2: Charlestown

Robert F. Means, District Deputy Grand Master; 11 Lodges
Report: 1882-365; Tabular: 1882-396

DISTRICT 3: Boston Highlands

William H.H. Soule, District Deputy Grand Master; 13 Lodges
Report: 1882-366; Tabular: 1882-397

DISTRICT 4: Cambridge

Thomas W. Davis, District Deputy Grand Master; 12 Lodges
Report: 1882-368; Tabular: 1882-398

DISTRICT 5: Salem

Albert H. Sweetser, District Deputy Grand Master; 14 Lodges
Report: 1882-369; Tabular: 1882-399

DISTRICT 6: Newburyport

Stephen Osgood, District Deputy Grand Master; 13 Lodges
Report: 1882-371; Tabular: 1882-400

DISTRICT 7: Lowell

Nathaniel C. Sanborn, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Report: 1882-372; Tabular: 1882-401

DISTRICT 8: Greenfield

Charles H. McClellan, District Deputy Grand Master; 12 Lodges
Report: 1882-373; Tabular: 1882-402

DISTRICT 9: Pittsfield

William H. Murray, District Deputy Grand Master; 12 Lodges
Report: 1882-376; Tabular: 1882-403

DISTRICT 10: Springfield

Edmund P. Kendrick, District Deputy Grand Master; 11 Lodges
Report: 1882-377; Tabular: 1882-404

DISTRICT 11: Worcester

Edward W. Ball, District Deputy Grand Master; 13 Lodges
Report: 1882-378; Tabular: 1882-405

DISTRICT 12: Milford

Arba Covel Slater, District Deputy Grand Master; 15 Lodges
Report: 1882-379; Tabular: 1882-406

DISTRICT 13: Dedham

Henry S. Bunton, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Report: 1882-381; Tabular: 1882-405

DISTRICT 14: New Bedford

Wanton T. Drew, District Deputy Grand Master; 14 Lodges
Report: 1882-383; Tabular: 1882-408

DISTRICT 15: Barnstable

Russell Matthews, District Deputy Grand Master; 11 Lodges
Report: 1882-384; Tabular: 1882-409

DISTRICT 16: Plymouth

Charles W. S. Seymour, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Report: 1882-386; Tabular: 1882-410

DISTRICT 17: Woburn

Thomas S. Spurr, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Report: 1882-387; Tabular: 1882-411

DISTRICT 18: Palmer

J. M. Cochran, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Report: 1882-388; Tabular: 1882-412

DISTRICT 19: Taunton

Baalis Sanford, District Deputy Grand Master; 11 Lodges
Report: 1882-389; Tabular: 1882-413

CHILE DISTRICT

David Trumbull, District Deputy Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Report: None; Tabular: None

CHINA DISTRICT

F. W. Galles, Master of Ancient Landmark Lodge; 1 Lodge
Report: None; Tabular: None


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