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1938

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JOSEPH EARL PERRY, Grand Master

Gurdon W. Gordon, Deputy Grand Master
T. Frederick Brunton, Senior Grand Warden
Charles E. P. Thompson, Junior Grand Warden

A picture of Grand Master Perry appeared in the Frontispiece.


Contents

QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston)

  • 03/09: 1938-41;
  • 06/08: 1938-131;
  • 09/14: 1938-222;
  • 12/14: 1938-266; (Annual Communication)

03/09 Agenda

  • 1938-48: Introduction of Guests. They were presented and made addresses on Page 1938-81; the Grand Master presented Most Wor. Henry M. Gillis with a Henry Price Medal.
  • 1938-49: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1938-70: Presentation of a Past Grand Master's Jewel to Grand Master Perry by his immediate predecessor, who said that "while it had been a custom to present these jewels only after the completion of a year of service, Most Wor. Bro. Perry's colleagues in Grand Lodge were desirous that he should have the proper badge of his office for immediate service" in view of anticipated official travel.

06/08 Agenda

  • 1938-139: Introduction of Guests. Remarks on Page 1938-176. Presentation of a Henry Price Medal to Rt. Wor. George A. Burnham, Treasurer of the Masonic Education and Charity Trust.
  • 1938-139: Report of the Committee on Records.

09/14 Agenda

  • 1938-228: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1938-253: Introduction of Wor. J. Del Graham of The Builders #177, Ottawa, Canada, who addressed the Grand Lodge.
  • 1938-254: Budget for 1939.
  • 1938-261: Reduction of fees authorized for the following lodges: Ancient York (with a modification), Kilwinning, Pentucket, William North, William Sewall Gardner - the Lowell Lodges.
  • 1938-264: Description of the Grand Secretary's visit to Venezuela.
  • 1938-265: Report of the installation of a Grand Officer.

12/14 Agenda

  • 1938-274: Reception of Guests. Addresses on Page 1938-406.
  • 1938-274: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1938-310; "The Highlights of Freemasonry for 1938", by J. Hugo Tatsch. Extensive description of Masonry around the world in 1938.
  • Recorded in Grand Master Perry's address, beginning on Page 1938-329:

Visits of Deputy Grand Master and Grand Wardens also listed, beginning on Page 1938-337.

  • 1938-361: Report of the Committee on Returns.
  • 1938-362: "Scandinavian Masonry" by Past Grand Master Melvin M. Johnson.
  • 1938-373: Re-election of Grand Master Joseph Earl Perry. Election of other Grand Lodge officers.
  • 1938-383: Reduction of fees authorized for Victory and Wayfarers Lodges.
  • 1938-383: Report of Librarian. (Note on Page 1938-394 regarding removal of library materials to the basement.)
  • 1938-405: Publication Fund voted.
  • 1938-406: Presentation of a Joseph Warren Medal to Rt. Wor. T. Rutherford Edwards, and a Henry Price Medal to Wor. George Emery Green, Grand Lecturer.

Grand Constitutions Amendment Proposals

  • 03/09: 1938-80; Amendment to Section 422, modifying affiliations; referred.
    • 06/08: 1938-148; approved in modified form.
  • 09/14: 1938-264; Amendment to Section 339, modifying the conditions for public processions; referred.

Grand Master's Address

  • 03/09: 1938-57; opening remarks; necrology.
    • 03/09: 1938-58; "The Masonic Way of Living".
  • 06/08: 1938-150; opening remarks; necrology; recognition of other Grand Lodges; exchange of representatives; Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands; precedence; the "Pennsylvania controversy" (Franklin letter of 1734 quoted in full); 200th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia; constitution sesquicentennial; George Washington Memorial; Conference of Grand Masters; Masonic Service Association; visits; special August communication; conclusion.
    • 06/08: 1938-152; "A United Freemasonry". (Note the list of charters starting on Page 1938-154, and the precedence list starting on Page 1938-163.)
  • 09/14: 1938-230; opening remarks; necrology; Lodge officers; special Communication on 08/03; budget for 1939; Social Security Act.
    • 09/14: 1938-233; "Lodge Officers".
  • 12/14: 1938-276; opening remarks; necrology; membership (1,536 initiates through 08/31/1938); visits; finances; Masonic Education and Charity Trust; Relief Commission; Service.
    • 12/14: 1938-277; "One Masonic Year".
      • 1938-277: I. The Masonic Year of 1938.
      • 1938-278: II. The Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts.
        • (a) Relations with other jurisdictions. Graphical table of recognitions facing Page 1938-280.
        • (b) Vital Statistics. (Note that Bethel Lodge had its last meeting due to the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir.)
        • (c) Business and Financial Matters (Grand Lodge)
        • (d) Business and Financial Matters (Particular Lodges)
        • (e) Ritualistic Considerations (explanation in the ritual that the penalties are purely symbolic; use of ciphers)
        • (f) Grand Lodge Miscellaneous Matters (recognition of merit; Past District Deputies; 75th Anniversaries; overseas districts; Feast of St. John)
        • (g) Masonic Education and Publications (Director of Education; Lodge of Instruction; Publications; Hamilton's History; Jones' Masonic Law digest; reprints of Proceedings)
        • (h) Masonic Relief
        • (i) The Hurricane
  • 12/14: 1938-305; "Principles of Masonic Relief", a letter from the Grand Master, 10/06/1938.

Lodge By-Law Changes

Necrologies and Memorials

  • 03/09: 1938-57; Death of Rt. Wor. Wilbur A. Wood, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 03/09: 1938-58; Death of Rt. Wor. E. Lester Swett, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 06/08: 1938-150; Death of Rt. Wor. Frederick W. Day, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 06/08: 1938-152; Death of Rt. Wor. Fred Davis McGregor, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 06/08: 1938-153; Death of Rt. Wor. Frederick W. Day, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 09/14: 1938-231; Death of Rt. Wor. John J. Van Valkenburgh, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 09/14: 1938-232; Death of Rt. Wor. Harris M. Richmond, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 12/14: 1938-276; Death of Rt. Wor. Frank A. Neff, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.

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Rt. Wor. Albert Harwood

  • 12/14: 1938-403; Memorial for Rt. Wor. Albert L. Harwood, Past Deputy Grand Master. A picture of Bro. Harwood appears opposite Page 1938-402.

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

  • 01/26: 1938-1. Wakefield. 50th Anniversary of Golden Rule Lodge.
    • 1938-1: Grand Lodge opened at the First Congregational Church and was received by Wor. Andrew W. Hutchinson, Master of Golden Rule Lodge.
    • 1938-2: A call of the roll of living Members initiated before 1900, and a brief memorial service for departed Brethren. A "very delightful address" by the Grand Master.
    • 1938-3ff: History of Golden Rule Lodge by Bro. Harris M. Dolbeare. Most of the material had been prepared by his father, Bro. Harris M. Dolbeare, who died a few days before the ceremony. Some notes on the original Mount Moriah Lodge in Reading.
  • 03/07: 1938-21. Somerset. 75th Anniversary of Pioneer Lodge.
    • 1938-22: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Hugh W. Kenworthy, Master of Pioneer Lodge.
    • 1938-22: An "eloquent and inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1938-23ff: History of Pioneer Lodge by Wor. David M. Callis.
  • 03/10: 1938-83. Canton. 75th Anniversary of Blue Hill Lodge.
    • 1938-84: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. John McKenzie, Master of Blue Hill Lodge.
    • 1938-84: A "thoughtful and stimulating" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1938-85: (03/06) Commemorative religious service at the First Parish Unitarian Church in Sharon, with a sermon by Wor. and Rev. Walter C. Pierce, Chaplain of the Lodge; (03/11) Ladies' Night.
    • 1938-85ff: History of Blue Hill Lodge by Wor. Wiliam H. Tenney.
  • 04/06: 1938-97. Dorchester. 25th Anniversary of Algonquin Lodge.
    • 1938-98: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Sten G. Nyberg, Master of Algonquin Lodge.
    • 1938-98: A "stimulating and impressive" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1938-99ff: History of Algonquin Lodge by Wor. Herbert F. Sawyer.
  • 05/10: 1938-106. Monson. 75th Anniversary of Day Spring Lodge.
    • 1938-107: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Herman A. Snow, Master of Day Spring Lodge.
    • 1938-107: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1938-108ff: History of Day Spring Lodge by Wor. Charles Ricketts. Some remarks on the early history of Thomas Lodge.
  • 05/20: 1938-113. West Springfield. 25th Anniversary of Mount Orthodox Lodge.
    • 1938-113: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Harold E. Kjoller, Master of Mount Orthodox Lodge.
    • 1938-114: An "instructive and very inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers. The Grand Master presented a Distinguished Service Medal to Wor. Fred C. Hubbard, the first Master of the Lodge.
    • 1938-115ff: History of Mount Orthodox Lodge by Wor. William E. May. Notes on Friendly Society, Thomas and Hampden Lodges.
  • 06/13: 1938-178. Rutland. 25th Anniversary of Rufus Putnam Lodge.
    • 1938-178: Grand Lodge opened at the Congregational Church ("the exercises were held (there) on account of lack of room in the Lodge-room") and was received by Wor. Dominic V. Spiotti, Master of Rufus Putnam Lodge.
    • 1938-179: A "timely and inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers. Musical selections by a choir of members of Rufus Putnam and Mount Zion Lodges, including "several musical selections, one of which was an original composition by Worshipful Stephen E. Rich and was dedicated to the Grand Master").
    • 1938-179ff: Masonic History of Rutland, 1932-1938, by Wor. Charles E. Carroll.

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Erasmus Phillips Monument, Halifax, Nova Scotia

  • 07/11: 1938-183. Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dediation of a monument to Rt. Wor. Erasmus James Philipps, the first Provincial Grand Master of Noval Scotia.
    • Note: this communication was labeled "By permission of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Nova Scotia".
    • 1938-183: Grand Lodge opened and proceeded to St. Paul's Cemetery, meeting with the officers of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia.
    • 1938-184: Ceremonies; unveiling of the monument to Rt. Wor. Bro. Phillips (1705-1760), initiated in Boston in 1738 and appointed by Henry Price as Provincial Grand Master in 1738.
    • 1938-189: Address by Grand Master Perry. History of the period and biographical information on Bro. Phillips.
    • 1938-192: Address of acceptance by the Grand Master of Nova Scotia.
  • 08/03: 1938-195. Boston. Reception of foreign visitors.
    • 1938-199: Introduction of guests.
    • 1938-199: Address by the Grand Master. Details of Nova Scotia trip. The Grand Master was elected to the rank of Past Grand Master of Masons in the Grand Lodge of Canada, Province of Ontario.
    • 1938-208: Address by Past Grand Master Melvin M. Johnson, "Freemasonry and the State", presented in Halifax, 07/10/1938.
    • 1938-217: List of delegates to the Nova Scotia Bicentenary.
    • 1938-220: Greetings to the Grand Lodge of New South Wales on its 50th anniversary.
    • 1938-220: Addresses by guests.
  • 11/05: 1938-421. Brookfield. 75th Anniversary of Hayden Lodge. T. Frederick Brunton, Deputy Grand Master, presiding.
    • 1938-421: Grand Lodge opened at the Congregational Church and was received by Wor. Harold L. May, Master of Pioneer Lodge.
    • 1938-422: Address by the Acting Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1938-422: History of the Lodge by Rt. Wor. Arthur F. Butterworth, "presented from somewhat fragmentary notes and was largely extemporaneous" and thus not included in the record.
  • 11/15: 1938-423. Ware. 75th Anniversary of Eden Lodge.
    • 1938-423: Grand Lodge opened at the East Congregational Church and was received by Wor. Donald S. Dinsmore, Master of Eden Lodge.
    • 1938-424: An address by the Grand Master given in "his usual suggestive and inspiring manner." Remarks by other Brothers. He presented a distinguished service medal to Wor. Edwin H. Howe.
    • 1938-425: Wor. Dinsmore, an engineer for the Quabbin Reservoir Project, conducted the Grand Officers to the new reservoir site.
    • 1938-425ff: History of Eden Lodge by Rev. Bro. K. A. Handanian. Brief notes on the original Eden Lodge.
  • 12/19: 1938-435. Hudson. 75th Anniversary of Doric Lodge.
    • 1938-435: Grand Lodge opened at and was received by Wor. Russell C. Holden, Master of Doric Lodge.
    • 1938-436: An "enlightening and inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1938-436: History of Doric Lodge by Rt. Wor. J. Arthur Wood.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston, 12/27/1938)

  • 1938-443: Opening and roll call.
  • 1938-447: Reception of guests, including neighboring Grand Masters.
  • 1938-447: Report of Grand Secretary; 1,584 Diplomas issued through 08/31/1938. One lodge not represented in 1938.
  • 1938-448: Installation of Joseph Earl Perry as Grand Master. Installation of other Grand Lodge officers.
  • 1938-457: Feast of St. John, listing toasts and names of speakers.
    • 1938-457: The Grand Master.
    • 1938-463: Governor-elect, Bro. Leverett Saltonstall.
    • 1938-467: Lt. Governor-elect, Bro. Horace T. Cahill.
    • 1938-470: Deputy Grand Master Edwin O. Childs.
    • 1938-475: Bro. H. J. Cody, President of the University of Toronto.
    • 1938-487: Past Grand Master Melvin M. Johnson.

LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1938

There were 47 districts in Massachusetts in 1938 (numbered 1 through 33), as well as districts for Chile, China and the Canal Zone.

DISTRICT 1: Boston

Otto Albrecht, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-505

DISTRICT 2: Cambridge

William R. Barss, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-506

DISTRICT 2: Boston

A. Neill Osgood, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-507

DISTRICT 3: Boston

John L. Davis, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-508

DISTRICT 3: Chelsea

S. Kenneth Skolfield, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-509

DISTRICT 4: South Boston

Stanley B. Vandersall, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-510

DISTRICT 4: Dorchester

Harry C. Black, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-511

DISTRICT 4: Roxbury

Robert D. Webster, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-512

DISTRICT 5: Waltham

Francis D. Taylor, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-513

DISTRICT 5: Brighton

Samuel H. Lewis, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-514

DISTRICT 6: Somerville

Frederick W. Hale, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-515

DISTRICT 6: Arlington

Charles L. Oxnard, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-516

DISTRICT 7: Malden

Frederick E. Smith, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-517

DISTRICT 7: Melrose

Edward P. Wells, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-518

DISTRICT 8: Salem

Alden P. Crosby, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-519

DISTRICT 8: Lynn

Everett B. Stacey, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-520

DISTRICT 9: Gloucester

Harold S. Maddocks, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-521

DISTRICT 10: Newburyport

John A. Wilson, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master'; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-522

DISTRICT 11: Lawrence

Gustav A. Stachelhaus, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-523

DISTRICT 12: Lowell

Melvin G. Rogers, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-524

DISTRICT 13: Fitchburg

Frank D. Polley, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-525

DISTRICT 13: Barre

Harold F. Brown, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-526

DISTRICT 14: Greenfield

William Hunter, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-527

DISTRICT 15: North Adams

Ralph E. Ballou, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-528

DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield

James F. Watson, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-529

DISTRICT 17: Holyoke

Arthur N. Julian, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-530

DISTRICT 18: Chicopee

Frederick J. Cummings, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-531

DISTRICT 18: Springfield

George W. Gray, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-532

DISTRICT 19: Palmer

Charles F. Dingman, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-533

DISTRICT 20: Blackstone

Raymon F. Meader, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-534

DISTRICT 21: Brookfield

Frank Carroll, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-535

DISTRICT 22: Worcester

Ernest F. Maynard, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-536

DISTRICT 23: Natick

Edward A. Harding, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-537

DISTRICT 24: Marlboro

Walter L. Huntington, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-538

DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park

John H. Peebles, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-539

DISTRICT 26: Quincy

James S. Collins, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-540

DISTRICT 27: Plymouth

J. Lyman Wadsworth, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-541

DISTRICT 28: Taunton

Henry H. Goff, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-542

DISTRICT 28: Attleboro

Harrison A. Morse, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-543

DISTRICT 29: Brockton

Ernest Clark, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-544

DISTRICT 30: Fall River

Herbert Austin, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-545

DISTRICT 30: New Bedford

Chauncey R. Mosher, District Deputy Grand Master'; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-546

DISTRICT 31: Nantucket

John Allanach, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-547

DISTRICT 32: Hyannis

William M. Harrison, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-548

DISTRICT 32: Provincetown

Harold Tuttle, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-549

DISTRICT 33: Springfield

George W. Streeter, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-550

CANAL ZONE DISTRICT

Lewis B. Bates, District Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-551

CHINA DISTRICT

Vergil F. Bradfield, District Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-552

★ = Lodges in recess due to unrest in China.

CHILE DISTRICT

Joseph S. McDonald, District Deputy Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 1938-553


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