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** 1940-1: Grand Lodge opened at the Town Hall and was received by Wor. George R. Gillette, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=ThomasTalbot Thomas Talbot] Lodge.
 
** 1940-1: Grand Lodge opened at the Town Hall and was received by Wor. George R. Gillette, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=ThomasTalbot Thomas Talbot] Lodge.
 
** 1940-2: An "inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
 
** 1940-2: An "inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
** 1940-3''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=ThomasTalbot Thomas Talbot] Lodge by Wor. Albert H. Richardson. A few remarks on [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Clinton Clinton] Lodge.
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** 1940-3''ff'': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=ThomasTalbot#50TH_ANNIVERSARY_HISTORY.2C_JANUARY_1940 History] of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=ThomasTalbot Thomas Talbot] Lodge by Wor. Albert H. Richardson. A few remarks on [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Clinton Clinton] Lodge.
  
 
* 02/28: 1940-6. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMalden Malden]. 10th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountScopus Mount Scopus] Lodge.  
 
* 02/28: 1940-6. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMalden Malden]. 10th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountScopus Mount Scopus] Lodge.  
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** 1940-7: A "thoughtful, interesting and inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
 
** 1940-7: A "thoughtful, interesting and inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
 
** 1940-8: (02/25) Special religious service at Temple Tifereth Israel, by Bro. Rabbi Joseph T. Margolies and an address by Rev. Bro. Roy L. Minich, the Chaplain of the Lodge.
 
** 1940-8: (02/25) Special religious service at Temple Tifereth Israel, by Bro. Rabbi Joseph T. Margolies and an address by Rev. Bro. Roy L. Minich, the Chaplain of the Lodge.
** 1940-8''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountScopus Mount Scopus] Lodge by Wor. Edward I. Adelman.
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** 1940-8''ff'': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountScopus#10TH_ANNIVERSARY_HISTORY.2C_JANUARY_1940 History] of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountScopus Mount Scopus] Lodge by Wor. Edward I. Adelman.
  
 
* 03/18: 1940-65. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALynn Lynn]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GoldenFleece Golden Fleece] Lodge.  
 
* 03/18: 1940-65. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALynn Lynn]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GoldenFleece Golden Fleece] Lodge.  
 
** 1940-65: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Richard Black, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GoldenFleece Golden Fleece] Lodge.
 
** 1940-65: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Richard Black, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GoldenFleece Golden Fleece] Lodge.
 
** 1940-66: An "inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
 
** 1940-66: An "inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
** 1940-67''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GoldenFleece Golden Fleece] Lodge by Wor. Harry A. Hemingway.
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** 1940-67''ff'': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GoldenFleece#75TH_ANNIVERSARY_HISTORY.2C_MARCH_1940 History] of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GoldenFleece Golden Fleece] Lodge by Wor. Harry A. Hemingway.
  
* 03/21: 1940-74. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Eleusis The Lodge of Eleusis] Lodge.  
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* 03/21: 1940-74. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Eleusis The Lodge of Eleusis].  
 
** 1940-75: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Hugh Cameron, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Eleusis The Lodge of Eleusis].
 
** 1940-75: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Hugh Cameron, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Eleusis The Lodge of Eleusis].
 
** 1940-75: The "usual inspiring address" by the Grand Master (reproduced in full). Remarks by other Brothers.
 
** 1940-75: The "usual inspiring address" by the Grand Master (reproduced in full). Remarks by other Brothers.
** 1940-75: An interesting addres by Lt. Col William DeFord Bigelow USN (Retired) on "Ambulance Service With the French Army in the Great War."
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** 1940-75: An interesting address by Lt. Col William DeFord Bigelow USN (Retired) on "Ambulance Service With the French Army in the Great War."
** 1940-76''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Eleusis The Lodge of Eleusis] by Wor. Andrew F. Donnell.
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** 1940-76''ff'': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Eleusis#75TH_ANNIVERSARY_HISTORY.2C_MARCH_1940 History] of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Eleusis The Lodge of Eleusis] by Wor. Andrew F. Donnell.
** 1940-84''ff'': Address by the Grand Master on '''"Immortality"'''.
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** 1940-84''ff'': Address by the Grand Master on '''"[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMPerry#IMMORTALITY Immortality]"'''.
  
 
* 05/11: 1940-92. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWellfleet Wellfleet]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Adams Adams] Lodge.  
 
* 05/11: 1940-92. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWellfleet Wellfleet]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Adams Adams] Lodge.  
 
** 1940-93: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. David M. Francis, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Adams Adams] Lodge.
 
** 1940-93: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. David M. Francis, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Adams Adams] Lodge.
 
** 1940-93: An "interesting and inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
 
** 1940-93: An "interesting and inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
** 1940-84''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Adams Adams] Lodge by Wor. Henry A. Snow. Remarks on the original Lodge.
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** 1940-94''ff'': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Adams#75TH_ANNIVERSARY_HISTORY.2C_MAY_1940 History] of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Adams Adams] Lodge by Rt. Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAOtherBrothersS#SNOW.2C_HENRY_ALLEN_1875-1946 Henry A. Snow]. Remarks on the original Lodge.
  
 
* 05/16: 1940-100. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMansfield Mansfield]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StJames St. James] Lodge.  
 
* 05/16: 1940-100. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMansfield Mansfield]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StJames St. James] Lodge.  
 
** 1940-100: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Henry L. Paine, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StJames St. James] Lodge.
 
** 1940-100: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Henry L. Paine, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StJames St. James] Lodge.
 
** 1940-101: Banquet at the Town Hall for Brothers and ladies. An "admirable" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
 
** 1940-101: Banquet at the Town Hall for Brothers and ladies. An "admirable" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
** 1940-102''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StJames St. James] Lodge by Wor. Everett W. Robinson.
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** 1940-102''ff'': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StJames#75TH_ANNIVERSARY_HISTORY.2C_MAY_1940 History] of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StJames St. James] Lodge by Wor. Everett W. Robinson.
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* 05/22: 1940-134. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWorcester Worcester]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Athelstan Athelstan] Lodge.
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** 1940-135: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Walter Duncan Pierce, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Athelstan Athelstan] Lodge.
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** 1940-135: An "inspiring address" by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
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** 1940-136''ff'': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Athelstan#75TH_ANNIVERSARY_HISTORY.2C_MAY_1940 History] of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Athelstan Athelstan] Lodge by Wor. William Davis Chase.
  
 
* 06/04: 1940-142. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAHolliston Holliston]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountHollis Mount Hollis] Lodge.  
 
* 06/04: 1940-142. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAHolliston Holliston]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountHollis Mount Hollis] Lodge.  
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** 1940-143: An address by the Grand Master (reproduced in full). Remarks by other Brothers.
 
** 1940-143: An address by the Grand Master (reproduced in full). Remarks by other Brothers.
 
** 1940-143: (06/02) A commemorative service at the First Congregational Church. Sermon by Rev. and Wor. D. Joseph Imler, Grand Chaplain, attended by all of the lodges of the district.
 
** 1940-143: (06/02) A commemorative service at the First Congregational Church. Sermon by Rev. and Wor. D. Joseph Imler, Grand Chaplain, attended by all of the lodges of the district.
** 1940-144''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountHollis Mount Hollis] Lodge by Wor. Benjamin F. Barnes.
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** 1940-144''ff'': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountHollis#75TH_ANNIVERSARY_HISTORY.2C_JUNE_1940 History] of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountHollis Mount Hollis] Lodge by Wor. Benjamin F. Barnes.
** 1940-154''ff'': Address by the Grand Master, '''"Building a Life in a Changing World."'''
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** 1940-154''ff'': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMPerry#BUILDING_A_LIFE_IN_A_CHANGING_WORLD Address] by the Grand Master, '''"Building a Life in a Changing World."'''
  
 
* 09/06: 1940-201. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGloucester Gloucester]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Acacia Acacia] Lodge.  
 
* 09/06: 1940-201. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGloucester Gloucester]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Acacia Acacia] Lodge.  
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** 1940-271: Banquet at the Second Congregational Church. Music by members of the Lodge.
 
** 1940-271: Banquet at the Second Congregational Church. Music by members of the Lodge.
 
** 1940-271: A "delightful" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
 
** 1940-271: A "delightful" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
** 1940-272''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Konohassett Konohassett] Lodge by Bro. and Rev. Fred Veston Stanley.
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** 1940-272''ff'': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Acacia#75TH_ANNIVERSARY_HISTORY.2C_SEPTEMBER_1940 History] of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Konohassett Konohassett] Lodge by Bro. and Rev. Fred Veston Stanley.
  
 
* 10/04: 1940-281. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFitchburg Fitchburg]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=CharlesWMoore Charles W. Moore] Lodge.  
 
* 10/04: 1940-281. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFitchburg Fitchburg]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=CharlesWMoore Charles W. Moore] Lodge.  
 
** 1940-281: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Charles T. Kimball, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=CharlesWMoore Charles W. Moore] Lodge.
 
** 1940-281: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Charles T. Kimball, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=CharlesWMoore Charles W. Moore] Lodge.
 
** 1940-282: An "inspiring and instructive" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
 
** 1940-282: An "inspiring and instructive" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
** 1940-283''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=CharlesWMoore Charles W. Moore] Lodge by Bro. and Judge Alvah M. Levy.
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** 1940-283''ff'': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=CharlesWMoore#75TH_ANNIVERSARY_HISTORY.2C_OCTOBER_1940 History] of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=CharlesWMoore Charles W. Moore] Lodge by Bro. and Judge Alvah M. Levy.
  
 
* 10/15: 1940-294. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWinchendon Winchendon]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Artisan Artisan] Lodge.  
 
* 10/15: 1940-294. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWinchendon Winchendon]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Artisan Artisan] Lodge.  
 
** 1940-294: Grand Lodge opened at the Town Hall and was received by Wor. Burton K. Sawtelle, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Artisan Artisan] Lodge.
 
** 1940-294: Grand Lodge opened at the Town Hall and was received by Wor. Burton K. Sawtelle, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Artisan Artisan] Lodge.
 
** 1940-295: A "delightful and instructive" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
 
** 1940-295: A "delightful and instructive" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
** 1940-296''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Artisan Artisan] Lodge by Rt. Wor. Louis K. Cross.
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** 1940-296''ff'': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Artisan#75TH_ANNIVERSARY_HISTORY.2C_OCTOBER_1940 History] of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Artisan Artisan] Lodge by Rt. Wor. Louis K. Cross.
  
 
* 11/19: 1940-301. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MARoxbury Roxbury]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Adelphi Adelphi] Lodge.  
 
* 11/19: 1940-301. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MARoxbury Roxbury]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Adelphi Adelphi] Lodge.  
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** 1940-302: An "unusually interesting and inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers. Presentation of a certificate of Honorary Membership to Bro. Edward G. Hook, Tyler for twenty years.
 
** 1940-302: An "unusually interesting and inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers. Presentation of a certificate of Honorary Membership to Bro. Edward G. Hook, Tyler for twenty years.
 
** 1940-302: Remarks from the Senior Grand Warden following the retirement of the Grand Master.
 
** 1940-302: Remarks from the Senior Grand Warden following the retirement of the Grand Master.
** 1940-296''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Adelphi Adelphi] Lodge by Wor. Alfred W. Bohm.
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** 1940-303''ff'': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Adelphi#75TH_ANNIVERSARY_HISTORY.2C_NOVEMBER_1940 History] of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Adelphi Adelphi] Lodge by Wor. Alfred W. Bohm.
  
 
* 11/23: 1940-307. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACanton Canton]. Dedication of a Masonic Temple.
 
* 11/23: 1940-307. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACanton Canton]. Dedication of a Masonic Temple.
** 1940-308: Grand Ldoge opened and was received by Wor. Hobart Hughes, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=BlueHill Blue Hill] Lodge.
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** 1940-308: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Hobart Hughes, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=BlueHill Blue Hill] Lodge.
 
** 1940-308: Dedication ceremonies, in "full and ancient form." Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
 
** 1940-308: Dedication ceremonies, in "full and ancient form." Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
  
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==== DISTRICT 1: Boston ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston1_1927-2003 DISTRICT 1: Boston] ====
 
'''Henry W. Stevens, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''10 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Henry W. Stevens, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''10 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-439''
 
''Tabular: 1940-439''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Shawmut Shawmut] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston], 1911)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Shawmut Shawmut] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston], 1911)
  
==== DISTRICT 2C: Cambridge ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACambridge2_1927-2003 DISTRICT 2: Cambridge] ====
 
'''H. LeRoy Billings, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''H. LeRoy Billings, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-440''
 
''Tabular: 1940-440''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=RichardCMacLaurin Richard C. MacLaurin] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACambridge Cambridge], 1920)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=RichardCMacLaurin Richard C. MacLaurin] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACambridge Cambridge], 1920)
  
==== DISTRICT 2B: Boston ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston2_1927-2003 DISTRICT 2: Boston] ====
 
'''Robert T. Sanford, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Robert T. Sanford, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-441''
 
''Tabular: 1940-441''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MosesMichaelHays Moses Michael Hays] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston], 1931)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MosesMichaelHays Moses Michael Hays] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston], 1931)
  
==== DISTRICT 3B: Boston ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston3_1927-2003 DISTRICT 3: Boston] ====
 
'''Harold T. Coleman, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Harold T. Coleman, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-442''
 
''Tabular: 1940-442''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=FourthEstate Fourth Estate] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston], 1922)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=FourthEstate Fourth Estate] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston], 1922)
  
==== DISTRICT 3C: Chelsea ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAChelsea3_1927-2003 DISTRICT 3: Chelsea] ====
 
'''Arthur H. Reed, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Arthur H. Reed, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-443''
 
''Tabular: 1940-443''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MajorGeneralHenryKnox Major General Henry Knox] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston], 1926)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MajorGeneralHenryKnox Major General Henry Knox] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston], 1926)
  
==== DISTRICT 4SB: South Boston ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASouthBoston4_1927-2003 DISTRICT 4: South Boston] ====
 
'''Thomas Nelson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Thomas Nelson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-444''
 
''Tabular: 1940-444''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Loyalty Loyalty] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAJamaicaPlain Jamaica Plain], 1920)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Loyalty Loyalty] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAJamaicaPlain Jamaica Plain], 1920)
  
==== DISTRICT 4D: Dorchester ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MADorchester4_1927-2003 DISTRICT 4: Dorchester] ====
 
'''William P. Watt, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''William P. Watt, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-445''
 
''Tabular: 1940-445''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Brotherhood Brotherhood] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston], 1926)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Brotherhood Brotherhood] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston], 1926)
  
==== DISTRICT 4R: Roxbury ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MARoxbury4_1927-2003 DISTRICT 4: Roxbury] ====
 
'''Joseph T. Zottoli, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Joseph T. Zottoli, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-446''
 
''Tabular: 1940-446''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Hesperia Hesperia] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASBoston South Boston], 1925)  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Hesperia Hesperia] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASBoston South Boston], 1925)  
  
==== DISTRICT 5W: Waltham ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWaltham5_1927-2003 DISTRICT 5: Waltham] ====
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLWRinger C. Weston Ringer], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLWRinger C. Weston Ringer], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-447''
 
''Tabular: 1940-447''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Nehoiden Nehoiden] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANeedham Needham], 1927)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Nehoiden Nehoiden] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANeedham Needham], 1927)
  
==== DISTRICT 5B: Brighton ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABrighton5_1927-2003 DISTRICT 5: Brighton] ====
 
'''Laurence M. Jackson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Laurence M. Jackson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-448''
 
''Tabular: 1940-448''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Waltham Waltham] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWaltham Waltham], 1928)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Waltham Waltham] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWaltham Waltham], 1928)
  
==== DISTRICT 6S: Somerville ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASomerville6_1927-2003 DISTRICT 6: Somerville] ====
 
'''Paul N. Shiverick, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Paul N. Shiverick, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-449''
 
''Tabular: 1940-449''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Russell Russell] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAArlington Arlington], 1923)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Russell Russell] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAArlington Arlington], 1923)
  
==== DISTRICT 6A: Arlington ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAArlington6_1927-2003 DISTRICT 6: Arlington] ====
 
'''Eugene B. Hamilton, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Eugene B. Hamilton, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-450''
 
''Tabular: 1940-450''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=SamuelCrockerLawrence Samuel Crocker Lawrence] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMedford Medford], 1920)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=SamuelCrockerLawrence Samuel Crocker Lawrence] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMedford Medford], 1920)
  
==== DISTRICT 7MA: Malden ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMalden7_1927-2003 DISTRICT 7: Malden] ====  
 
'''C. Francis Munger, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''C. Francis Munger, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-451''
 
''Tabular: 1940-451''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountScopus Mount Scopus] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMalden Malden], 1930)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountScopus Mount Scopus] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMalden Malden], 1930)
  
==== DISTRICT 7ME: Melrose ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMelrose7_1927-2003 DISTRICT 7: Melrose] ====
 
'''Roy A. Hovey, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Roy A. Hovey, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-452''
 
''Tabular: 1940-452''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Stirling The Lodge of Stirling] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMalden Malden], 1910)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Stirling The Lodge of Stirling] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMalden Malden], 1910)
  
==== DISTRICT 8S: Salem ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASalem8_1927-2003 DISTRICT 8: Salem] ====
 
'''Earl R. Galeucia, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Earl R. Galeucia, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-453''
 
''Tabular: 1940-453''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=BenjaminFArrington Benjamin F. Arrington] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALynn Lynn], 1928)  
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=BenjaminFArrington Benjamin F. Arrington] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALynn Lynn], 1928)  
  
==== DISTRICT 8L: Lynn ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALynn8_1927-2003 DISTRICT 8: Lynn] ====
 
'''Harry E. Trask, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Harry E. Trask, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-454''
 
''Tabular: 1940-454''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Bethlehem Bethlehem] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALynn Lynn], 1920)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Bethlehem Bethlehem] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALynn Lynn], 1920)
  
==== DISTRICT 9: Gloucester ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGloucester9_1927-2003 DISTRICT 9: Gloucester] ====
 
'''Edmund G. Haskell, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Edmund G. Haskell, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-455''
 
''Tabular: 1940-455''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Manchester Manchester] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAManchester Manchester], 1920)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Manchester Manchester] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAManchester Manchester], 1920)
  
==== DISTRICT 10: Newburyport ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANewburyport10_1927-2003 DISTRICT 10: Newburyport] ====
 
''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLPMiller Perley E. Miller], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLPMiller Perley E. Miller], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-456''
 
''Tabular: 1940-456''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Bethany Bethany] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMerrimac Merrimac], 1868)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Bethany Bethany] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMerrimac Merrimac], 1868)
  
==== DISTRICT 11: Lawrence ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALawrence11_1927-2003 DISTRICT 11: Lawrence] ====
 
'''Malcolm B. McTernen, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Malcolm B. McTernen, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-457''
 
''Tabular: 1940-457''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Cochichewick Cochichewick] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANAndover North Andover], 1874)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Cochichewick Cochichewick] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANAndover North Andover], 1874)
  
==== DISTRICT 12: Lowell ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALowell12_1927-2003 DISTRICT 12: Lowell] ====
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLPLPerkins Paul L. Perkins], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLPLPerkins Paul L. Perkins], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-458''
 
''Tabular: 1940-458''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=WilliamSewallGardner William Sewall Gardner] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALowell Lowell], 1928)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=WilliamSewallGardner William Sewall Gardner] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALowell Lowell], 1928)
  
==== DISTRICT 13F: Fitchburg ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFitchburg13_1927-2003 DISTRICT 13: Fitchburg] ====
 
'''George W. Tooker, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''George W. Tooker, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-459''
 
''Tabular: 1940-459''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Tahattawan Tahattawan] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALittleton Littleton], 1929)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Tahattawan Tahattawan] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALittleton Littleton], 1929)
  
==== DISTRICT 13B: Barre ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABarre13_1927-2003 DISTRICT 13: Barre] ====
 
'''Roy E. Comstock, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Roy E. Comstock, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-460''
 
''Tabular: 1940-460''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Athol Athol] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAAthol Athol], 1872)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Athol Athol] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAAthol Athol], 1872)
  
==== DISTRICT 14: Greenfield ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGreenfield14_1927-2003 DISTRICT 14: Greenfield] ====
 
'''Frank H. Reed, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Frank H. Reed, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-461''
 
''Tabular: 1940-461''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MorningSun2 Morning Sun] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAConway Conway], 1869)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MorningSun2 Morning Sun] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAConway Conway], 1869)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=BayState Bay State] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMontague Montague], 1872)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=BayState Bay State] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMontague Montague], 1872)
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Mechanics Mechanic's] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMontague Montague], 1878)
+
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Mechanics Mechanic's] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MATurnersFalls Turner's Falls], 1878)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountSugarLoaf Mount Sugar Loaf] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASDeerfield South Deerfield], 1912)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountSugarLoaf Mount Sugar Loaf] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASDeerfield South Deerfield], 1912)
  
==== DISTRICT 15: North Adams ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANorthAdams15_1927-2003 DISTRICT 15: North Adams] ====
 
'''Felix H. Scharmann, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Felix H. Scharmann, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-462''
 
''Tabular: 1940-462''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Greylock Greylock] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANAdams North Adams], 1871)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Greylock Greylock] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANAdams North Adams], 1871)
  
==== DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAPittsfield16_1927-2003 DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield] ====
 
'''John P. Palmer, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
 
'''John P. Palmer, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-463''
 
''Tabular: 1940-463''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Pittsfield Pittsfield] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAPittsfield Pittsfield], 1920)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Pittsfield Pittsfield] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAPittsfield Pittsfield], 1920)
  
==== DISTRICT 17: Holyoke ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAHolyoke17_1927-2003 DISTRICT 17: Holyoke] ====
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLRAstley Ronald Astley], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLRAstley Ronald Astley], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-464''
 
''Tabular: 1940-464''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Hampshire3 Hampshire] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAHaydenville Haydenville], 1871)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Hampshire3 Hampshire] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAHaydenville Haydenville], 1871)
  
==== DISTRICT 18C: Chicopee ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAChicopee18_1927-2003 DISTRICT 18: Chicopee] ====
 
'''Frank P. Johnson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Frank P. Johnson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-465''
 
''Tabular: 1940-465''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=SamuelDSherwood Samuel D. Sherwood] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASpringfield Springfield], 1921)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=SamuelDSherwood Samuel D. Sherwood] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASpringfield Springfield], 1921)
  
==== DISTRICT 18S: Springfield ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASpringfield18_1927-2003 DISTRICT 18: Springfield] ====
 
'''Henry C. Johnson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Henry C. Johnson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-466''
 
''Tabular: 1940-466''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Federal2 Federal] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACheshire Cheshire], 1914)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Federal2 Federal] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACheshire Cheshire], 1914)
  
==== DISTRICT 19: Palmer ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAPalmer19_1927-2003 DISTRICT 19: Palmer] ====
 
'''Myron E. Richardson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Myron E. Richardson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-467''
 
''Tabular: 1940-467''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Vernon Vernon] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABelchertown Belchertown], 1869)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Vernon Vernon] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABelchertown Belchertown], 1869)
  
==== DISTRICT 20: Blackstone ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASouthbridge20_1927-2003 DISTRICT 20: Blackstone] ====
 
'''Philip E. Thomas, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Philip E. Thomas, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-468''
 
''Tabular: 1940-468''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Granite Granite] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANorthbridge Northbridge], 1880)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Granite Granite] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANorthbridge Northbridge], 1880)
  
==== DISTRICT 21: Brookfield ====
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==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABrookfield21_1927-2003 DISTRICT 21: Brookfield] ====
 
'''John A. Jewell, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
 
'''John A. Jewell, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-469''
 
''Tabular: 1940-469''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=RoseSharon1 Rose of Sharon] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWorcester Worcester], 1927)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=RoseSharon1 Rose of Sharon] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWorcester Worcester], 1927)
  
==== DISTRICT 22: Worcester ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWorcester22_1927-2003 DISTRICT 22: Worcester] ====  
 
'''Eric A. Jacobson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Eric A. Jacobson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-470''
 
''Tabular: 1940-470''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MatthewJohnWhittall Matthew John Whittall] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAShrewsbury Shrewsbury], 1928)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MatthewJohnWhittall Matthew John Whittall] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAShrewsbury Shrewsbury], 1928)
  
==== DISTRICT 23: Natick ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANatick23_1927-2003 DISTRICT 23: Natick] ====
 
'''William Ferguson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
'''William Ferguson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''8 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-471''
 
''Tabular: 1940-471''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Alpha Alpha] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFramingham Framingham], 1875)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Alpha Alpha] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFramingham Framingham], 1875)
  
==== DISTRICT 24: Marlborough ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMarlboro24_1927-2003 DISTRICT 24: Marlboro] ====
 
'''Harry E. Burnham, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Harry E. Burnham, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-472''
 
''Tabular: 1940-472''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=CharlesAWelch Charles A. Welch] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMaynard Maynard], 1872)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=CharlesAWelch Charles A. Welch] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMaynard Maynard], 1872)
  
==== DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAHydePark25_1927-2003 DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park] ====
 
'''Eliot C. French, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Eliot C. French, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-473''
 
''Tabular: 1940-473''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Azure Azure] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWalpole Walpole], 1921)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Azure Azure] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWalpole Walpole], 1921)
  
==== DISTRICT 26: Quincy ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAQuincy26_1927-2003 DISTRICT 26: Quincy] ====
 
'''J. Frederick Price, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
 
'''J. Frederick Price, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''9 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-474''
 
''Tabular: 1940-474''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Manet Manet] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAQuincy Quincy], 1921)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Manet Manet] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAQuincy Quincy], 1921)
  
==== DISTRICT 27: Plymouth ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAPlymouth27_1927-2003 DISTRICT 27: Plymouth] ====
 
'''Harry H. Reed, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Harry H. Reed, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-475''
 
''Tabular: 1940-475''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Satuit Satuit] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAScituate Scituate], 1875)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Satuit Satuit] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAScituate Scituate], 1875)
  
==== DISTRICT 28T: Taunton ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MATaunton28_1927-2003 DISTRICT 28: Taunton] ====
 
'''Frederick S. Weston, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Frederick S. Weston, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-476''
 
''Tabular: 1940-476''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Netop Netop] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASeekonk Seekonk], 1924)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Netop Netop] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASeekonk Seekonk], 1924)
  
==== DISTRICT 28A: Attleboro ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAAttleboro28_1927-2003 DISTRICT 28: Attleboro] ====
 
'''Carl H. Carlson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Carl H. Carlson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-477''
 
''Tabular: 1940-477''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=EzekielBates Ezekiel Bates] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAAttleboro Attleboro], 1870)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=EzekielBates Ezekiel Bates] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAAttleboro Attleboro], 1870)
  
==== DISTRICT 29: Brockton ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABrockton29_1927-2003 DISTRICT 29: Brockton] ====
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMKeith Roger Keith], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMKeith Roger Keith], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-478''
 
''Tabular: 1940-478''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=BaalisSanford Baalis Sanford] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABrockton Brockton], 1917)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=BaalisSanford Baalis Sanford] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABrockton Brockton], 1917)
  
==== DISTRICT 30F: Fall River ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFallRiver30_1927-2003 DISTRICT 30: Fall River] ====
 
'''George M. Jackson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''George M. Jackson, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-479''
 
''Tabular: 1940-479''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Watuppa Watuppa] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFallRiver Fall River], 1926)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Watuppa Watuppa] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFallRiver Fall River], 1926)
  
==== DISTRICT 30NB: New Bedford ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANewBedford30_1927-2003 DISTRICT 30: New Bedford] ====
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLAThresher Austin M. Thresher], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLAThresher Austin M. Thresher], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-480''
 
''Tabular: 1940-480''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Quittacus1 Quittacus] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANewBedford New Bedford], 1921)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Quittacus1 Quittacus] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANewBedford New Bedford], 1921)
  
==== DISTRICT 31: Nantucket ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANantucket31_1927-2003 DISTRICT 31: Nantucket] ====
 
'''Edwin L. Morse, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Edwin L. Morse, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-481''
 
''Tabular: 1940-481''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GeorgeHTaber George H. Taber] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFairhaven Fairhaven], 1872)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GeorgeHTaber George H. Taber] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFairhaven Fairhaven], 1872)
  
==== DISTRICT 32H: Hyannis ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAHyannis32_1927-2003 DISTRICT 32: Hyannis] ====
 
'''Freeman C. Bartlett, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Freeman C. Bartlett, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-482''
 
''Tabular: 1940-482''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Mariners Mariners'] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACotuit Cotuit], 1871)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Mariners Mariners'] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACotuit Cotuit], 1871)
  
==== DISTRICT 32P: Provincetown ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAProvincetown32_1927-2003 DISTRICT 32: Provincetown] ====
 
'''George S. Chapman, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
 
'''George S. Chapman, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''5 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-483''
 
''Tabular: 1940-483''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Universal Universal] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAOrleans Orleans], 1917)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Universal Universal] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAOrleans Orleans], 1917)
  
==== DISTRICT 33: Springfield ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASpringfield33_1927-2003 DISTRICT 33: Springfield] ====
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLEDunbar Edson S. Dunbar], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLEDunbar Edson S. Dunbar], District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-484''
 
''Tabular: 1940-484''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Longmeadow Longmeadow] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALongmeadow Longmeadow], 1931)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Longmeadow Longmeadow] ([http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALongmeadow Longmeadow], 1931)
  
==== CANAL ZONE DISTRICT ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACanalZone_1927-2003 CANAL ZONE DISTRICT] ====
 
'''Lewis B. Bates, District Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Lewis B. Bates, District Grand Master'''; ''7 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-485''
 
''Tabular: 1940-485''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Chagres Chagres] (Ancon, Canal Zone, 1921)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Chagres Chagres] (Ancon, Canal Zone, 1921)
  
==== CHINA DISTRICT ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAChina_1927-2003 CHINA DISTRICT] ====
 
'''Nathan E. Lurton, District Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Nathan E. Lurton, District Grand Master'''; ''6 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-486''
 
''Tabular: 1940-486''
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* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=HykesMemorial Hykes Memorial], Tientsin, China, 1922)
 
* [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=HykesMemorial Hykes Memorial], Tientsin, China, 1922)
  
==== CHILE DISTRICT ====
+
==== [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAChile_1927-2003 CHILE DISTRICT] ====
 
'''Joseph S. McDonald, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''3 Lodges''<br>
 
'''Joseph S. McDonald, District Deputy Grand Master'''; ''3 Lodges''<br>
 
''Tabular: 1940-487''
 
''Tabular: 1940-487''

Latest revision as of 01:00, 7 January 2013

1940

JOSEPH EARL PERRY, Grand Master


Samuel H. Wragg, Deputy Grand Master
Roy Perry Miles, Senior Grand Warden
Edward C. Holmes, Junior Grand Warden

A picture of Most Wor. Frederick W. Hamilton appeared in the Frontispiece.


Contents

QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston)

  • 03/13: 1940-15;
  • 06/12: 1940-161;
  • 09/11: 1940-208;
  • 12/11: 1940-310; (Annual Communication)

03/13 Agenda

  • 1940-23: Introduction of Guests.
  • 1940-23: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1940-57: Presentation of Henry Price Medals to Most Wor. Harold W. Browning of Rhode Island and Past Grand Master Most Wor. John C. Sturges of Connecticut.
  • 1940-58: Reduction of fees authorized for the following Lodges: Esoteric, Mount Orthodox.

06/12 Agenda

09/11 Agenda

  • 1940-215: Introduction of Guests. They were recognized on Page 1940-263.
  • 1940-216: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1940-257: Election of Rt. Wor. Frank H. Hilton as Grand Secretary.
  • 1940-258: Budget for 1941.
  • 1940-266: Reduction of fees authorized for the following Lodges: Ionic (Easthampton), Putnam.

12/11 Agenda

Visits of Deputy Grand Master and Grand Wardens also listed, beginning on Page 1940-352.

  • 1940-363: Board of Masonic Relief report.
  • 1940-384: Election of Albert A. Schaefer as Grand Master. Election of other Grand Lodge officers.
  • 1940-388: Presentation of Distinguished Service Medals to Rt. Wor. Robert D. Diggs, Jr., and Wor. John Carruthers.

Grand Constitutions Amendment Proposals

  • 03/13: 1940-53; Amendment to Section 308, regarding medals for Past Masters of Lodges of Instruction; rejected.

Grand Master's Address

  • 03/13: 1940-32; opening remarks; necrology; new building superintendent; 25th anniversary of Frederick W. Hamilton's election as Grand Secretary; Lodge Finances; Lodge Officers' Plan Book; cipher; gift to the Library; Social Security; China District; Grand Master's travel in the south; Masonic conferences in Washington.
  • 06/12: 1940-170; opening remarks; death of Most Wor. Frederick W. Hamilton, and the appointment of Frank H. Hilton as Grand Secretary pro tempore; movie record of Grand Lodge officials; "1600 Years of Masonry" at Mount Tom Lodge; exemplifications; bequests; overseas Lodges; war and peace; necrology.
    • 1940-177: "Freemasonry and Religion".
  • 09/11: 1940-217; opening remarks; necrology; cipher ("unless and until experience shall have proved the wisdom of some other course, the present distribution will be limited, primarily, to three numbered copies for each Lodge, the copies to remain the property of the Grand Lodge and to be accounted for and exhibited at the annual Official Visitation of each District Deputy."); Hamilton's history of the Grand Lodge; Digest of Masonic Law; condensed proceedings; education (publications) and Lodge of Instruction; gleanings from the Lodges; widows' program and Bunker Hill Program at King Solomon's Lodge; line officers; budget for 1941; Social Security; visit to Grand Lodge of Canada; war service; report of Advisory Finance Committee; perpetual jurisdiction; report of Advisory Finance Committee; membership; lodge income and expenses; protection of Lodge funds; uniform accounting.
    • 1940-234: "Masonic Discipline".
    • 1940-239: "The Man On the Sidelines".
    • 1940-254: Address at the 95th Annual Rededication ceremony of the Bunker Hill Monument by King Solomon's Lodge, 06/15/1940.

LondonHall1940.jpg
Freemasons Hall, London. A symbol of Good Will in a world at war.

  • 12/11: 1940-320; opening remarks; necrology; Masonic unification; business administration; Social Security; Lodge finances; cipher; Lodge notices; Lodge Customs; Grand Lodge of England (a picture of the building appears opposite Page 1940-331, and above); foreign relations; overeas districts; Declaration of Principles; publications; course on Masonic jurisprudence; War Morale Work; balloting; conclusion; membership (1,604 initiates through 08/31/1940); visits; medals; financial report.
    • 1940-340: "Switch Points".

Lodge By-Law Changes

Necrologies and Memorials

  • 03/13: 1940-32; Death of Rt. Wor. Edmund S. Young, Past Junior Grand Warden; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 03/13: 1940-33; Death of Rt. Wor. Herbert E. Taylor, Past Junior Grand Deacon and District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 03/13: 1940-34; Death of Rt. Wor. Henry P. Tilden, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.

FWHamilton1940.jpg
Frederick W. Hamilton

  • 06/12: 1940-188; Death of Rt. Wor. Joseph Totten Paul, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 06/12: 1940-34; Death of Rt. Wor. Edmund S. Young, Past Junior Grand Warden; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 09/11: 1940-218; Death of Rt. Wor. J. Leonard Bicknell, presiding District Deputy Grand Master of the 26th Quincy District; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 09/11: 1940-219; Death of Rt. Wor. Joseph S. McDonald, presiding District Deputy Grand Master for Chile; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 09/11: 1940-219; Death of Rt. Wor. Edgar O. Dewey, Past District Deputy Grand Master and Past Senior Grand Steward; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 09/11: 1940-220; Death of Rt. Wor. Clifford M. Brewer, presiding District Deputy Grand Master for Chile; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 12/11: 1940-320; Death of Rt. Wor. Walter C. Wardwell, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 12/11: 1940-321; Death of Rt. Wor. Arthur A. Lincoln, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

  • 01/09: 1940-1. Billerica. 75th Anniversary of Thomas Talbot Lodge.
    • 1940-1: Grand Lodge opened at the Town Hall and was received by Wor. George R. Gillette, Master of Thomas Talbot Lodge.
    • 1940-2: An "inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1940-3ff: History of Thomas Talbot Lodge by Wor. Albert H. Richardson. A few remarks on Clinton Lodge.
  • 02/28: 1940-6. Malden. 10th Anniversary of Mount Scopus Lodge.
    • 1940-7: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Jacob J. Glazin, Master of Mount Scopus Lodge.
    • 1940-7: Presentation of the Charter by Wor. Bro. Glazin.
    • 1940-7: A "thoughtful, interesting and inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1940-8: (02/25) Special religious service at Temple Tifereth Israel, by Bro. Rabbi Joseph T. Margolies and an address by Rev. Bro. Roy L. Minich, the Chaplain of the Lodge.
    • 1940-8ff: History of Mount Scopus Lodge by Wor. Edward I. Adelman.
  • 03/18: 1940-65. Lynn. 75th Anniversary of Golden Fleece Lodge.
    • 1940-65: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Richard Black, Master of Golden Fleece Lodge.
    • 1940-66: An "inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1940-67ff: History of Golden Fleece Lodge by Wor. Harry A. Hemingway.
  • 03/21: 1940-74. Boston. 75th Anniversary of The Lodge of Eleusis.
    • 1940-75: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Hugh Cameron, Master of The Lodge of Eleusis.
    • 1940-75: The "usual inspiring address" by the Grand Master (reproduced in full). Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1940-75: An interesting address by Lt. Col William DeFord Bigelow USN (Retired) on "Ambulance Service With the French Army in the Great War."
    • 1940-76ff: History of The Lodge of Eleusis by Wor. Andrew F. Donnell.
    • 1940-84ff: Address by the Grand Master on "Immortality".
  • 05/11: 1940-92. Wellfleet. 75th Anniversary of Adams Lodge.
    • 1940-93: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. David M. Francis, Master of Adams Lodge.
    • 1940-93: An "interesting and inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1940-94ff: History of Adams Lodge by Rt. Wor. Henry A. Snow. Remarks on the original Lodge.
  • 05/16: 1940-100. Mansfield. 75th Anniversary of St. James Lodge.
    • 1940-100: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Henry L. Paine, Master of St. James Lodge.
    • 1940-101: Banquet at the Town Hall for Brothers and ladies. An "admirable" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1940-102ff: History of St. James Lodge by Wor. Everett W. Robinson.
  • 05/22: 1940-134. Worcester. 75th Anniversary of Athelstan Lodge.
    • 1940-135: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Walter Duncan Pierce, Master of Athelstan Lodge.
    • 1940-135: An "inspiring address" by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1940-136ff: History of Athelstan Lodge by Wor. William Davis Chase.
  • 06/04: 1940-142. Holliston. 75th Anniversary of Mount Hollis Lodge.
    • 1940-143: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Alden Leland, Master of Mount Hollis Lodge.
    • 1940-143: An address by the Grand Master (reproduced in full). Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1940-143: (06/02) A commemorative service at the First Congregational Church. Sermon by Rev. and Wor. D. Joseph Imler, Grand Chaplain, attended by all of the lodges of the district.
    • 1940-144ff: History of Mount Hollis Lodge by Wor. Benjamin F. Barnes.
    • 1940-154ff: Address by the Grand Master, "Building a Life in a Changing World."
  • 09/06: 1940-201. Gloucester. 75th Anniversary of Acacia Lodge.
    • 1940-202: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Harold W. Wentworth, Master of Acacia Lodge.
    • 1940-202: A "stirring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1940-202: Distinguished Service Medal presented to Bro. William H. Sawyer, Tyler of the Lodge, "who had served in that position forty-six years with a perfect attendance record."
    • 1940-202: The Grand Master was presented with a "beautifully carved swordfish sword" by Wor. Charles C. Hilton.
    • 1940-203: (09/07) Ladies' Night in the banquet hall; (09/08) commemorative service at First Baptist Church, with a sermon by Rev. Bro. William A. Geldart.
    • 1940-203ff: History of Acacia Lodge by Wor. Frederic W. Frost.
  • 09/20: 1940-270. Cohasset. 75th Anniversary of Konohassett Lodge. Deputy Grand Master Samuel H. Wragg presiding.
    • 1940-270: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. G. Warren Bates, Master of Konohassett Lodge.
    • 1940-271: Banquet at the Second Congregational Church. Music by members of the Lodge.
    • 1940-271: A "delightful" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1940-272ff: History of Konohassett Lodge by Bro. and Rev. Fred Veston Stanley.
  • 10/04: 1940-281. Fitchburg. 75th Anniversary of Charles W. Moore Lodge.
    • 1940-281: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Charles T. Kimball, Master of Charles W. Moore Lodge.
    • 1940-282: An "inspiring and instructive" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1940-283ff: History of Charles W. Moore Lodge by Bro. and Judge Alvah M. Levy.
  • 10/15: 1940-294. Winchendon. 75th Anniversary of Artisan Lodge.
    • 1940-294: Grand Lodge opened at the Town Hall and was received by Wor. Burton K. Sawtelle, Master of Artisan Lodge.
    • 1940-295: A "delightful and instructive" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1940-296ff: History of Artisan Lodge by Rt. Wor. Louis K. Cross.
  • 11/19: 1940-301. Roxbury. 75th Anniversary of Adelphi Lodge.
    • 1940-302: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Louis Green, Master of Adelphi Lodge.
    • 1940-302: An "unusually interesting and inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers. Presentation of a certificate of Honorary Membership to Bro. Edward G. Hook, Tyler for twenty years.
    • 1940-302: Remarks from the Senior Grand Warden following the retirement of the Grand Master.
    • 1940-303ff: History of Adelphi Lodge by Wor. Alfred W. Bohm.
  • 11/23: 1940-307. Canton. Dedication of a Masonic Temple.
    • 1940-308: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Hobart Hughes, Master of Blue Hill Lodge.
    • 1940-308: Dedication ceremonies, in "full and ancient form." Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston, 12/27/1940)

  • 1940-390: Opening and roll call.
  • 1940-394: Reception of guests, including neighboring Grand Masters.
  • 1940-395: Report of Grand Secretary; 1,576 Diplomas issued through 08/31/1940. Four lodges not represented in 1940.
  • 1940-396: Installation of Albert A. Schaefer as Grand Master. Installation of other Grand Lodge officers.
  • 1940-404: Addresses by guests.
  • 1940-405: Feast of St. John, listing toasts and names of speakers.
    • 1940-405: The Grand Master.
    • 1940-412: Secretary of the Commonwealth, Hon. Frederic W. Cook.
    • 1940-414: Deputy Grand Master Arthur W. Coolidge.
    • 1940-417: Past Grand Master Perry.
    • 1940-424: Grand Master A. Marcus Tollet of Finland.
    • 1940-430: Grand Master Henry C. Turner of New York.

LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1940

There were 47 districts in Massachusetts in 1940 (numbered 1 through 33), as well as districts for Chile, China and the Canal Zone.

DISTRICT 1: Boston

Henry W. Stevens, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-439

DISTRICT 2: Cambridge

H. LeRoy Billings, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-440

DISTRICT 2: Boston

Robert T. Sanford, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-441

DISTRICT 3: Boston

Harold T. Coleman, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-442

DISTRICT 3: Chelsea

Arthur H. Reed, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-443

DISTRICT 4: South Boston

Thomas Nelson, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-444

DISTRICT 4: Dorchester

William P. Watt, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-445

DISTRICT 4: Roxbury

Joseph T. Zottoli, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-446

DISTRICT 5: Waltham

C. Weston Ringer, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-447

DISTRICT 5: Brighton

Laurence M. Jackson, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-448

DISTRICT 6: Somerville

Paul N. Shiverick, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-449

DISTRICT 6: Arlington

Eugene B. Hamilton, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-450

DISTRICT 7: Malden

C. Francis Munger, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-451

DISTRICT 7: Melrose

Roy A. Hovey, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-452

DISTRICT 8: Salem

Earl R. Galeucia, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-453

DISTRICT 8: Lynn

Harry E. Trask, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-454

DISTRICT 9: Gloucester

Edmund G. Haskell, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-455

DISTRICT 10: Newburyport

Perley E. Miller, District Deputy Grand Master'; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-456

DISTRICT 11: Lawrence

Malcolm B. McTernen, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-457

DISTRICT 12: Lowell

Paul L. Perkins, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-458

DISTRICT 13: Fitchburg

George W. Tooker, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-459

DISTRICT 13: Barre

Roy E. Comstock, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-460

DISTRICT 14: Greenfield

Frank H. Reed, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-461

DISTRICT 15: North Adams

Felix H. Scharmann, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-462

DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield

John P. Palmer, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-463

DISTRICT 17: Holyoke

Ronald Astley, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-464

DISTRICT 18: Chicopee

Frank P. Johnson, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-465

DISTRICT 18: Springfield

Henry C. Johnson, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-466

DISTRICT 19: Palmer

Myron E. Richardson, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-467

DISTRICT 20: Blackstone

Philip E. Thomas, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-468

DISTRICT 21: Brookfield

John A. Jewell, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-469

DISTRICT 22: Worcester

Eric A. Jacobson, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-470

DISTRICT 23: Natick

William Ferguson, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-471

DISTRICT 24: Marlboro

Harry E. Burnham, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-472

DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park

Eliot C. French, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-473

DISTRICT 26: Quincy

J. Frederick Price, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-474

DISTRICT 27: Plymouth

Harry H. Reed, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-475

DISTRICT 28: Taunton

Frederick S. Weston, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-476

DISTRICT 28: Attleboro

Carl H. Carlson, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-477

DISTRICT 29: Brockton

Roger Keith, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-478

DISTRICT 30: Fall River

George M. Jackson, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-479

DISTRICT 30: New Bedford

Austin M. Thresher, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-480

DISTRICT 31: Nantucket

Edwin L. Morse, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-481

DISTRICT 32: Hyannis

Freeman C. Bartlett, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-482

DISTRICT 32: Provincetown

George S. Chapman, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-483

DISTRICT 33: Springfield

Edson S. Dunbar, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-484

CANAL ZONE DISTRICT

Lewis B. Bates, District Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-485

CHINA DISTRICT

Nathan E. Lurton, District Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-486

CHILE DISTRICT

Joseph S. McDonald, District Deputy Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 1940-487


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