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1897

CHARLES CARROLL HUTCHINSON, Grand Master

Arthur G. Pollard, Deputy Grand Master
Edward F. Smith, Senior Grand Warden
Joseph H. Gleason, Junior Grand Warden


QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston)

  • 03/10: 1897-37;
  • 06/09: 1897-73;
  • 09/08: 1897-161;
  • 12/08: 1897-249; (Annual Communication)

03/10 Agenda

  • 1897-52: Special election to fill vacancies on the Masonic Education and Charity Trust and Auditing Committee.
  • 1897-56: Report by Board of Directors; voted to direct Board of Directors to rebuild the Masonic Temple on the land owned at the corner of Tremont and Boylston Streets.
  • 1897-64: Past Grand Master Holmes presented with an album of pictures of Grand officers who served with him.

06/09 Agenda

  • 1897-83: Report of Charity committee.
  • 1897-102: Presentation of portrait of Past Grand Master Holmes. Notes on the then-current inventory of Past Grand Master portraits; at that time, only Elijah Crane has no likeness.
  • 1897-106: Report by architects Loring & Phipps, concerning the plans for the new Masonic Building.

09/08 Agenda

None

12/08 Agenda

Grand Constitutions Amendment Proposals

  • 03/10; 1897-54: Change to Part IV, Article III, rewording: rejected after debate.
  • 06/09; 1897-105: Change to Part I, Article VI, regarding eligibility for certain Grand Lodge offices.
    • 09/08; 1897-168: Recommended that the amendment not be adopted; amendment rejected.
  • 12/08; 1897-296: Change to Part IV, Article III, rewording; referred.

Grand Master's Address

  • 03/10: 1897-48; Report on Grand Master's Annual Address for 1896.
  • 12/08: 1897-260; Annual Address by Grand Master Hutchinson; referred to committee, 1897-128.

Lodge By-Law Changes

  • 06/09:

None.

Necrologies and Memorials

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Rt. Wor. Benjamin Dean

  • 09/08: 1897-167: Report of the death of William H. Chessman, Past Senior Grand Warden, Past Grand Marshal; a memorial is to be prepared.
  • 12/08: R.W. Edward Avery, Past Junior Grand Warden, mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 12/08: R.W. E. Waters Burr, Past Junior Grand Warden, mentioned in Grand Master's Address.

Petitions for Charters

  • 03/10: 1897-48; Unity U.D., Dalton.
    • 06/09: 1897-83; referred to Committee on Charters and By-Laws; approved.

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

  • 02/22: 1897-22; Gardner, Dedication of Hall of Hope Lodge.
    • 1897-23: Columbian Quartette singing, Hark! Hark! To the voices exulting that rise.
    • 1897-24: Address by Grand Master Hutchinson.
    • 1897-26: Historical Address by Wor. Charles F. Read.
  • 06/01: 1897-65; Springfield, Corner Stone laying at new High School.
    • 1897-66: Opening ceremonies.
    • 1897-67: Address by Grand Master Hutchinson.
    • 1897-71: Corner Stone ceremony, singing of new hymn.
    • 1897-72: Address by Dr. Balliet, Superintendent of Schools.
  • 06/14: 1897-107; North Attleboro, Centennial Celebration of Bristol Lodge.
    • 1897-109: Address of Welcome by Wor. Henry H. Curtis, Master.
    • 1897-110: Address by Grand Master Hutchinson.
    • 1897-112: Dinner and toasts by Toast-Master, Wor. Fred B. Byram.
  • 06/15: 1897-113; Bridgewater, Centennial Celebration of Fellowship Lodge.
    • 1897-109: Address of Welcome by Wor. Arthur C. Boyden, Master.
    • 1897-118: Address by Grand Master Hutchinson.
    • 1897-120: Historical Address by Wor. Warren K. Churchill.
    • 1897-144: Banquet with speeches and toasts by Toast-Master, Wor. Hosea Kingman.
  • 06/16: 1897-145; Concord, Centennial Celebration of Corinthian Lodge.
    • 1897-147: Address of Welcome by Wor. Charles S. Hart, Master.
    • 1897-149: Address by Grand Master Hutchinson.
    • 1897-152: Banquet at Town Hall, "elegantly decorated" with "many ladies present"; Speeches given by Grand Master and others, including Wor. Abraham G. Hart, father of the Master.
  • 06/28: 1897-153; Dalton, Constitution of Unity Lodge.
    • 1897-154: Examination of building; dedication, qualification of new Master, Wor. Franklin Weston.
    • 1897-155: Installation of officers.
    • 1897-156: Charge by Grand Master Hutchinson.
  • 09/14: 1897-174; Millbury, Centennial Celebration of Olive Branch Lodge.
    • 1897-175: Address of Welcome by Wor. C.C. Longleyn, Master.
    • 1897-177: Address by Grand Master Hutchinson.
    • 1897-181: Historical Address by Rev. Bro. Samuel D. Ashley.
    • 1897-205: Oration by Wor. Rev. Edward A. Horton, Grand Chaplain on Freemasonry and the Twentieth Century; it "held the rapt attention of the audience for half an hour, and defied the power of the stenographer to report."
    • 1897-206: Banquet with speeches at the Town Hall and toasts by Toast-Master, Rev. Bro. Ashley. Among the responses was from Wor. William B. Nolen, Secretary of Olive Branch in 1847.
  • 09/16: 1897-208; Milford, Centennial Celebration of Montgomery Lodge.
    • 1897-210: Address of Welcome by Wor. George L. Maynard, Master.
    • 1897-212: Address by Grand Master Hutchinson.
    • 1897-216: Historical Address by Wor. Clarence A. Sumner.
    • 1897-227: Oration by Rev. Bro. George C. Lorimer.
    • 1897-229: Banquet in "one of the largest shoe factories, which had been admirably decorated for the occasion, and where the tables were laid for about five hundred and fifty guests, nearly one-half being ladies." Toast-master was Wor. Herbert W. Lull, Superintendent of Schools; The Grand Master was obliged to leave before the banquet; R.W. S. Lothrop Thorndike, Senior Grand Warden, responded. Grand Officers were obliged to depart early "to catch the last train for Boston."
  • 10/06: 1897-231; Newtonville, Dedication of Masonic Hall for Dalhousie Lodge.
    • 1897-232: Address of Welcome by Wor. Winfield S. Slocum, Master.
    • 1897-236: Examination of building and dedication; Charge by Grand Master Hutchinson.
    • 1897-240: Banquet and speeches.

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Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge

  • 10/19: 1897-241; Revere, Corner Stone laying at new Town Hall.
    • 1897-242: Opening ceremonies in Chelsea at Masonic Hall.
    • 1897-242: Grand Lodge proceeded to Revere, with the escort of Palestine Commandery, members of Star of Bethlehem and Robert Lash Lodges.
    • 1897-242: Hymns and opening ceremonies, laying of corner-stone.
    • 1897-244: Address by Grand Master Hutchinson.
    • 1897-248: Address by Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge.
    • 1897-248: A "most welcome collation" and return to Chelsea.
  • 12/08: 1897-298; Arlington, Centennial Celebration of Hiram Lodge.
    • 1897-301: Address of Welcome by Wor. Charles W. Bunker, Master.
    • 1897-302: Address by Grand Master Hutchinson.
    • 1897-306: Banquet with speeches at the Town Hall. More than three hundred and fifty participants; ladies declared "they had a lovely time" and the celebration was declared "a grand success."

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston, 12/28/1897)

  • 1897-308: Opening and roll call.
  • 1897-310: Installation of Grand Master Hutchinson. Grand Chaplain's prayer; description of installation omitted, referring to the ceremony recorded in 1896 (1896-445).
  • 1897-316: Report of Recording Grand Secretary.
  • 1897-317: List of lodges not represented in Grand Lodge in 1897, as well as the past 2-5 years.
  • 1897-319: Feast of St. John; Grand Master's address. Toasts and names of speakers.
    • 1897-319: Grand Master Hutchinson.
    • 1897-324: Deputy Grand Master Albert L. Harwood.
    • 1897-328: Grand Chaplain Edward A. Horton.
    • 1897-337: Rt. Wor. Charles T. Gallagher.
    • 1897-345: Rev. Bro. Gibbs.
    • 1897-351: Senior Grand Warden Frank W. Kaan.
    • 1897-354: Past Grand Master and Recording Grand Secretary Sereno D. Nickerson.
    • 1897-357: Grand Chaplain Charles A. Skinner.
    • 1897-362: Rt. Wor. Rollin C. Ward, District Deputy for the 13th District.
    • 1897-362: Wor. and Rev. R. Perry Bush.

LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1897

There were 28 districts in Massachusetts in 1897, as well as districts for Chile and China.

DISTRICT 1: Boston

George E. Henry, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-v

DISTRICT 2: Cambridge

Henry S. Rowe, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-vi

DISTRICT 3: East Boston

Henry Spavin, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-vii

DISTRICT 4: South Boston

Edwin A. Blodgett, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-viii

DISTRICT 5: Waltham

Frank K. Porter, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-ix

DISTRICT 6: Somerville

John E. Parry, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-x

DISTRICT 7: Lynn

Arthur W. Walker, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xi

DISTRICT 8: Salem

E. Augustus Annable, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xii

DISTRICT 9: Newburyport

Daniel J. Poore, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xiii

DISTRICT 10: Lawrence

Edward B. George, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xiv

DISTRICT 11: Lowell

Harry K. Boardman, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xv

DISTRICT 12: Fitchburg

Edward D. Moody, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xvi

DISTRICT 13: Greenfield

Rollin C. Ward, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xvii

DISTRICT 14: North Adams

Alexander W. Fulton, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xviii

DISTRICT 15: Pittsfield

Alonzo Bradley, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xix

DISTRICT 16: Chicopee

William C. Robinson, District Deputy Grand Master; 11 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xx

DISTRICT 17: Palmer

George H. Wilkins, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xxi

DISTRICT 18: Worcester

George H. Coolidge, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xxii

DISTRICT 19: Southbridge

William L. Johnson, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xxiii

DISTRICT 20: Milford

Rufus H. Hopkins, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xxiv

DISTRICT 21: Framingham

Charles C. Henry, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xxv

DISTRICT 22: Hyde Park

Ira F. Burnham, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xxvi

DISTRICT 23: Taunton

Arlon R. Dustin, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xxvii

DISTRICT 24: Brockton

Asa P. French, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xxviii

DISTRICT 25: Hingham

Frank H. Mason, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xxix

DISTRICT 26: Fall River

James L. Sherman, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xxx

DISTRICT 27: Nantucket

George E. White, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xxxi

DISTRICT 28: Barnstable

James A. Small, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1897-xxxii

CHILE DISTRICT

George W. Waters, District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: None

CHINA DISTRICT

Arthur W. Danforth, District Deputy Grand Master; 1 Lodge
Tabular: None


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