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1942

ALBERT A. SCHAEFER, Grand Master


Winthrop J. Cushing, Deputy Grand Master
Frederick W. Hale, Senior Grand Warden
Clarence H. Fisher, Junior Grand Warden

CharlesRamsay1942.jpg

A picture of Rt. Wor. Charles H. Ramsay, Grand Treasurer 1901-1940, appeared in the Frontispiece.


Contents

QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston)

  • 03/11: 1942-4;
  • 06/10: 1942-114;
  • 09/09: 1942-159;
  • 12/09: 1942-223; (Annual Communication)

03/11 Agenda

  • 1942-11: Introduction of Guests; they were presented on Page 1942-42.
  • 1942-12: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1942-40: Reduction of fees authorized for The Massachusetts.
  • 1942-43: Presentation of a Henry Price Medal to Most Wor. Harold H. Murchie, Grand Master of Maine.

06/10 Agenda

  • 1942-121: Introduction of Most Wor. C. Vernon Eddy, Grand Master of Virginia.
  • 1942-121: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1942-134: Presentation of a Distinguished Service Medal to Wor. Harold C. Faxon, Past Master of Sungari and International Lodges.
  • 1942-135: Brief remarks by guests.

09/09 Agenda

  • 1942-166: Introduction of Most George S. Yost, Grand Master of Maryland. He was presented a Henry Price Medal on Page 1942-192.
  • 1942-166: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1942-191: Introduction of Distinguished Guests.
  • 1942-192: Budget for 1943.
  • 1942-199: Resolution regarding the Duke of Kent, recently deceased in an airplane accident.

12/09 Agenda

Visits of Deputy Grand Master and Grand Wardens also listed, beginning on Page 1942-298.

  • 1942-299: Report of the Committee on Returns.
  • 1942-299: Re-election of Grand Master Albert A. Schaefer. Election of other Grand Lodge officers.

Grand Constitutions Amendment Proposals

  • 12/10: 1942-333; Amendment to Section 222, regarding an Assistant Grand Treasurer; approved.

Grand Master's Address

  • 03/11: 1942-19; opening remarks (reference to the Grand Master's March, 1918 Address); necrology; Masonic Week in Washington; remarks on dispensation; War Relief Fund; chaplains; conclusion.
  • 06/10: 1942-122; opening remarks (note on restrictions on travel); necrology; Lodge meetings in the summer (and By-Law provisions that restrict Lodges' actions); Masonic military service activity; visitations of the Grand Master; foreign Lodges; war regulations; Lodges of Instruction; Lodge meetings; anniversaries; conclusion.
  • 09/09: 1942-167; opening remarks; necrology; budget; overseas Lodges; conservation at Boston Temple; conditions at Lodges; conclusion.
  • 12/09: 1942-231; opening remsrks; necrology; finances; report of the District Grand Lodge of China; Canal Zone; Chile ("There are many Axis sympathizers there and much propagandish work is carried on in behalf of our enemies. Some of this unfortunately, is directed against our Fraternity."); United Grand Lodge of England; Relief; Service; Library and Museum; Lodge problems; Lodges of Instruction; visits; medals.

Lodge By-Law Changes

Necrologies and Memorials

  • 03/11: 1942-21; Death of Wor. Charles Ephraim Flanders, Grand Pursuivant; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 03/11: 1942-22; Death of Rt. Wor. Harry P. Gifford, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 03/11: 1942-23; Death of Rt. Wor. John V. Thorpe, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 03/11: 1942-24; Death of Rt. Wor. Lyman C. Bauldry, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 03/11: 1942-25; Death of Wor. and Rev. Paul Sterling, Grand Chaplain; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 09/09: 1942-168; Death of Rt. Wor. Gustav Bowski, District Deputy Grand Master for Chile; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 09/09: 1942-168; Death of George E. White, Past Senior Grand Warden; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
    • 09/09: 1942-186; Memorial, presented by Most Wor. Joseph Earl Perry for the committee.
  • 09/09: 1942-170; Death of John Kenrick, Past Junior Grand Warden; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
    • 09/09: 1942-186; Memorial, presented by Rt. Wor. Robert J. McKechnie, for the committee.
  • 09/09: 1942-171; Death of Rt. Wor. Walter B. Sanford, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 09/09: 1942-171; Death of Rt. Wor. Robert Gardner Wilson, Past District Deputy Grand Master and Past Grand Deacon; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 09/09: 1942-172; Death of Rt. Wor. Harry P. Ballard, Past Senior Grand Warden; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 09/09: 1942-173; Death of Rt. Wor. William Henry Young, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 09/09: 1942-174; Death of Rt. Wor. William McCully James, Past officer in the District Grand Lodge of the Canal Zone; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 09/09: 1942-176; Death of H.R.H. the Duke of Kent, Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England, in the crash of an army plane in Scotland; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 12/09: 1942-233; Death of Rt. Wor. Freeman C. Bartlett, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 12/09: 1942-234; Death of Rt. Wor. Henrie C. Fay, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 12/09: 1942-235; Death of Rt. Wor. Elmer A. Churchill, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 12/09: 1942-235; Death of Rt. Wor. Albert W. Lowe, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

  • 01/13: 1942-1. Billerica. Dedication of Masonic Temple.
    • 1942-2. Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Newell A. Ritchie, Master of Thomas Talbot Lodge.
    • 1942-2. A "timely and pleasing" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1942-3. Notes on the new site; the previous facility was destroyed by fire in March 1940.
  • 03/12: 1942-45. Grafton. 90th Anniversary of Franklin Lodge.
    • 1942-45: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Leonard Rawn, Master of Franklin Lodge.
    • 1942-46: An "interesting and timely" address by the Grand Master.
    • 1942-46: Air-raid sirens were sounded for a practice blackout. "Singing of patriotic and popular songs" ensued.
    • 1942-46: Presentation for Veterans' Medals to Bros. Jefferson H. Lyford and Theodore F. Smith. A standing ovation was given to all Veterans' Medal recipients.
    • 1942-48ff: History of Franklin Lodge by Wor. Edward E. Taft.
  • 03/14: 1942-55. Springfield. 125th Anniversary of Hampden Lodge.
    • 1942-55: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Roy F. Smead, Master of Hampden Lodge.
    • 1942-56: Address by the Grand Master.
    • 1942-56: Remarks by other Brothers, including Congressman Charles R. Clason.
    • 1942-47ff: History of Hampden Lodge by Wor. Frederic H. Couch.
  • 04/15: 1942-69. Brockton. 25th Anniversary of Baalis Sanford Lodge.
    • 1942-70: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Charles C. MacBride, Master of Baalis Sanford Lodge.
    • 1942-70: A "stirring and timely" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1942-71ff: History of Baalis Sanford Lodge by Rt. Wor. Harold W. Sprague.
  • 04/21: 1942-85. Waltham. 75th Anniversary of Isaac Parker Lodge.
    • 1942-85: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. C. Frank Carbee, Master of Isaac Parker Lodge.
    • 1942-86: An "inspiring and timely" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers. A Veterans' Medal was presented to Bro. Henry N. Page, age 76, who had been a member of the Lodge for 53 years.
    • 1942-87ff: History of Isaac Parker Lodge by Wor. Leo A. Wells.
  • 04/30: 1942-98. Lowell. 75th Anniversary of William North Lodge.
    • 1942-98: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Bro. Charles L. Hildreth, Acting Master of William North Lodge.
    • 1942-99: A "historical pageant" was presented.
    • 1942-99: A "stirring and timely" address by the Grand Master. Telegrams of congratulations. Presentations of Veteran's Medals.
    • 1942-100ff: History of William North Lodge by Rt. Wor. Paul L. Perkins.
    • 1942-103: "William North - the Christian Citizen", by Rev. Bro. Maurice L. Bullock.
  • 05/23: 1942-107. Orleans. 25th Anniversary of Universal Lodge.
    • 1942-107: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. John H. Walsh, Master of Universal Lodge.
    • 1942-108: Grand Master made an Honorary Member.
    • 1942-108: Dinner at the High School. An "inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1942-109ff: History of Universal Lodge, 1932-42 by Rt. Wor. Cyril W. Downs.
  • 06/13: 1942-139. Ludlow. 50th Anniversary of Brigham Lodge.
    • 1942-139: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Charles L. Sayles, Master of Brigham Lodge.
    • 1942-140: Wor. Alexander H. Fobare was presented with a Veteran's Medal (certificate, because silver was at present inobtainable); the Brother was raised in the Lodge U.D., and served as Worshipful Master in 1899.
    • 1942-140: Wor. Alexander Kidd was presented with a Distinguished Service Medal.
    • 1942-140: An "enthusiastic and timely" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1942-141: Conferral of a Master Mason Degree.
    • 1942-141ff: History of Brigham Lodge by the historical committee.
  • 06/23: 1942-150. Milton. 50th Anniversary of Macedonian Lodge.
    • 1942-150: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. A. Victor Thompson, Master of Macedonian Lodge.
    • 1942-151: The Grand Master demonstrated "the proper salute to be given in any Masonic lodge" during the pledge of allegiance.
    • 1942-151: Presentation of various Brothers to the East, including one of the first candidates and a Charter Member.
    • 1942-151ff: History of Macedonian Lodge, by Wor. Charles F. Newcomb.
  • 09/30: 1942-201. Southborough. 75th Anniversary of St. Bernard Lodge.
    • 1942-201: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Clarence E. Baker, Master of St. Bernard Lodge.
    • 1942-202: The Grand Master presented a Distinguished Service Medal to Wor. Paul S. Lincoln, Master in 1892, and member of the Lodge for more than sixty years.
    • 1942-202: A "timely and inspiring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1942-203ff: History of St. Bernard Lodge by Rt. Wor. Clarence W. Wentworth.
  • 10/29: 1942-213. Saugus. 75th Anniversary of William Sutton Lodge.
    • 1942-213: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Russell R. Peterson, Master of William Sutton Lodge.
    • 1942-214: An address by the Grand Master, "heartily received by the Brethren." Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1942-215ff: History of William Sutton Lodge by Wor. Herbert P. Mason.
  • 12/10: 1942-306. Hingham. 150th Anniversary of Old Colony Lodge.
    • 1942-306: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Harold L. Downing, Master of Old Colony Lodge.
    • 1942-307: Presentation of a Distinguished Service Medal to Rt. Wor. Charles H. Marble, Master in 1892 (Centennial Anniversary), and Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 1942-307: An "admirable" address by the Grand Master, who then installed Wor. Leon F. Whittier as the new Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1942-309ff: History of Old Colony Lodge by the historical committee.
  • 12/15: 1942-318. Taunton. 75th Anniversary of Ionic Lodge.
    • 1942-318: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Paul Kohler, Master of Ionic Lodge.
    • 1942-319: An "earnest and stirring" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1942-320ff: History of Ionic Lodge by Wor. Robert C. Witherell.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston, 12/28/1942)

  • 1942-331: Opening and roll call.
  • 1942-335: Reception of guests, including neighboring Grand Masters.
  • 1942-335: Report of Grand Secretary; 2,007 Diplomas issued through 08/31/1942. Lodges not represented in 1942.
  • 1942-336: Installation of Albert A. Schaefer as Grand Master. Installation of other Grand Lodge officers.
  • 1942-337: Reception of Rt. Wor. Leverett Saltonstall, Governor of Massachusetts, Rt. Wor. Horace T. Cahill, Lt. Governor, and Bro. Jarvis Hunt, President of the Senate.
  • 1942-344: Presentation of a Veteran's Medal to Most Wor. Melvin M. Johnson.
  • 1942-344: Addresses by guests.
  • 1942-345: Presentation of a Henry Price Medal to Most Wor. Karl J. Mohr, Grand Master of Illinois.
  • 1942-346: Feast of St. John, listing toasts and names of speakers.
    • 1942-346: The Grand Master. Short biography of Most Wor. John Cutler.
    • 1942-349: Governor Leverett Saltonstall.
    • 1942-352: Lieutenant Governor Horace T. Cahill.
    • 1942-359: Deputy Grand Master Thomas S. Roy.
    • 1942-365: Most Wor. Karl J. Mohr, Grand Master of Illinois.
    • 1942-369: Rt. Wor. Nelson Lurton, District Grand Master of China.

LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1942

There were 47 districts in Massachusetts in 1942 (numbered 1 through 33), as well as districts for Chile, China and the Canal Zone.

DISTRICT 1: Boston

John Wentworth, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-393

DISTRICT 2: Cambridge

Walter P. Worden, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-394

DISTRICT 2: Boston

Norman M. Gay, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-395

DISTRICT 3: Boston

William C. Gray, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-396

DISTRICT 3: Chelsea

Harry M. Carlson, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-397

DISTRICT 4: South Boston

Sten G. Nyberg, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-398

DISTRICT 4: Dorchester

Roland S. Fulton, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-399

DISTRICT 4: Roxbury

James C. Kellsey, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-400

DISTRICT 5: Waltham

Elwood L. Overholser, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-401

DISTRICT 5: Brighton

Fred H. Hitchcock, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-402

DISTRICT 6: Somerville

Pierre A. Northrup, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-403

DISTRICT 6: Arlington

Norman A. Ray, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-404

DISTRICT 7: Malden

Harry B. Tabor, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-405

DISTRICT 7: Melrose

Ernest R. Potter, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-406

DISTRICT 8: Salem

James A. Breed, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-407

DISTRICT 8: Lynn

Lewis Doane, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-408

DISTRICT 9: Gloucester

J. Harry Mills, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-409

DISTRICT 10: Newburyport

Cecil E. Welch, District Deputy Grand Master'; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-410

DISTRICT 11: Lawrence

Ben Oldfield, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-411

DISTRICT 12: Lowell

Percy B.S. Silk, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-412

DISTRICT 13: Fitchburg

Leon J. Winch, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-413

DISTRICT 13: Barre

Celian H. Abbott, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-414

DISTRICT 14: Greenfield

Ralph M. Forsaith, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-415

DISTRICT 15: North Adams

Duncan MacNaughton, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-416

DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield

Robert P. Easland, District Deputy Grand Master'; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-417

DISTRICT 17: Holyoke

Harry W. Tower, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-418

DISTRICT 18: Chicopee

E. Ray Ashley, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-419

DISTRICT 18: Springfield

Harold W. Schellenger, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-420

DISTRICT 19: Palmer

Henry O. Holley, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-421

DISTRICT 20: Blackstone

Milton L. Goldthwaite, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-422

DISTRICT 21: Brookfield

George D. Robertson, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-423

DISTRICT 22: Worcester

Thomas S. Roy, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-424

DISTRICT 23: Natick

Elmer W. Bennett, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-425

DISTRICT 24: Marlboro

Everett G. Ricker, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-426

DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park

George M. Ellis, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-427

DISTRICT 26: Quincy

Warren J. Schworm, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-428

DISTRICT 27: Plymouth

Herbert W. Wilder, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-429

DISTRICT 28: Taunton

Robert W. MacGlashing, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-430

DISTRICT 28: Attleboro

Corodon S. Fuller, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-431

DISTRICT 29: Brockton

Joseph W. Keith, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-432

DISTRICT 30: Fall River

Arthur R. Anderson, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-433

DISTRICT 30: New Bedford

Charles M. Hadley, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-434

DISTRICT 31: Nantucket

Ludwig Knorr, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-435

DISTRICT 32: Hyannis

Charles F. Holden, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-436

DISTRICT 32: Provincetown

Nathan D. Eldridge, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-437

DISTRICT 33: Springfield

Gilbert N. Leete, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-438

CANAL ZONE DISTRICT

Lewis B. Bates, District Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-439

CHINA DISTRICT

Nathan E. Lurton, District Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-440

  • Ancient Landmark (Shanghai, China, 1863) dormant in 1942
  • Shanghai (Shanghai, China, 1903) dormant in 1942
  • Sinim (Shanghai, China, 1903) dormant in 1942
  • International (Peking, China, 1915) dormant in 1942
  • Talien (Darien, Manchuria, China, 1922) in recess since summer 1940
  • Hykes Memorial, Tientsin, China, 1922) dormant in 1942

CHILE DISTRICT

Albert E. Jones, District Deputy Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 1942-441


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