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1946

SAMUEL H. WRAGG, Grand Master

Roger Keith, Deputy Grand Master
Peter A. Day, Senior Grand Warden
Henry A. Starr, Junior Grand Warden


Contents

QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston)

  • 03/08: 1946-62;
  • 06/12: 1946-187;
  • 09/11: 1946-237;
  • 12/11: 1946-284; (Annual Communication)

03/08 Agenda

  • 1946-69: Reception and presentation of Guests.
  • 1946-70: Report of Committee on Records.
  • 1946-86: Installation of Rt. Wor. Franklin Charles Fetté, District Grand Master for China. He was presented a Henry Price Medal along with Most Wor. Daniel Hope, Grand Master of Maryland.
  • 1946-86: Presentation of Veterans' Medals.
  • 1946-87: Address by Most Wor. John S. Caie, Grand Master of New Jersey.

06/12 Agenda

  • 1946-193: Presentation of Guests; introduced on Page 1946-219.
  • 1946-193: Report of Committee on Records.
  • 1946-220: Presentation of Pierpont Edwards Medal of Connecticut to Rt. Wor. Frank H. Hilton.

09/11 Agenda

  • 1946-244: Presentation of Guests.
  • 1946-245: Report of Committee on Records.
  • 1946-260: Presentation of Henry Price Medals to guests.

12/11 Agenda

Visits of Deputy Grand Master and Grand Wardens also listed, beginning on Page 1946-339.

Grand Master's Address

  • 03/08: 1946-79; opening remarks; necrology; visit to Virginia; Washington Conferences; Library.
  • 06/12: 1946-195; opening remarks; necrology; District Deputy Grand Masters; visits; petitions for new Lodges; DeMolay; Degree teams; China; Masonic Military Service.
  • 09/11: 1946-245; opening remarks; necrology; Masonic Home and Hospital; new Lodges; factious balloting; visits; budget for 1947.
  • 12/11: 1946-293; opening remarks; necrology; finances; membership; lodge notices; overseas districts (Canal Zone busy; five of six China lodges resumed; Chile "conditions generally on the mend"); service; education; Library and Museum; relief; visits; medals.

Lodge By-Law Changes

Necrologies and Memorials

  • 03/14: 1946-79; Death of Rt. Wor. Walter Lamson Williams, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 03/14: 1946-80; Death of Rt. Wor. Everett Giles Ricker, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 03/14: 1946-81; Death of Rt. Wor. John Arthur Wood, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 06/12: 1946-195; Death of Rt. Wor. Edward Glover Brown, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 06/12: 1946-196; Death of Rt. Wor. John Murray Brown, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 06/12: 1946-197; Death of Rt. Wor. Arthur William Beckford, Junior Grand Steward, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 06/12: 1946-214; Memorial to Rt. Wor. Edwin Lyman Davis, Past Deputy Grand Master, presented by committee.
  • 06/12: 1946-216; Memorial to Rt. Wor. Rufus L. Titus, Past Junior Grand Warden, presented by committee.
  • 09/11: 1946-246; Death of Rt. Wor. Burns Lester Fish, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 09/11: 1946-246; Death of Rt. Wor. David Perkins, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 09/11: 1946-196; Death of Rt. Wor. Herbert Sanford Eldredge, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 12/11: 1946-294; Death of Rt. Wor. Felix Hans Scharmann, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 12/11: 1946-294; Death of Rt. Wor. Henry Allen Snow, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 12/11: 1946-295; Death of Rt. Wor. Paul Stevens Burns, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 12/11: 1946-296; Death of Rt. Wor. William Ferguson, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Past Grand Deacon; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 12/11: 1946-344; Memorial to Rt. Wor. Myron Lee Keith, Past Deputy Grand Master; presented by Rt. Wor. Roger Keith, for the committee.
  • 12/11: 1946-346; Memorial to Rt. Wor. Edward M. Woodward, Past Junior Grand Warden; presented by Rt. Wor. Clifford W. Greene, for the committee.

Petitions for Dispensation for Lodges

Petitions for Charters

  • 06/12: 1946-209; Petition by Orient Lodge to have joint geographical jurisdiction with Constellation Lodge over Westwood; detailed committee report; request for further time.
    • 12/11: 1946-351; approved, that both Lodges' charters be revised accordingly.

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

  • 01/10: 1946-1; Beverly. 25th Anniversary of Budleigh Lodge.
    • 1946-1: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Vassell Kohan, Master of Budleigh Lodge.
    • 1946-2: A "brief and timely" address by the Grand Master. Roll of the Charter Members. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1946-4ff. History of Budleigh Lodge, by Bro. Arthur Rigby and Wor. J. Martin Jorgensen.
  • 01/17: 1946-15; Worcester. 25th Anniversary of Isaiah Thomas Lodge.
    • 1946-15: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Paul J. Peterson, Master of Isaiah Thomas Lodge. The chair, Bible and officers' jewels used at Morning Star Lodge in 1793 were on display.
    • 1946-16: An address by the Grand Master "in his usual happy vein." He presented a Masonic Bible to the two Charter Members present, Rt. Wor. Herbert P. Bagley and Charles A. Harrington. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1946-16: A talk by Rt. Wor. Thomas S. Roy on Masonry and Isaiah Thomas.
    • 1946-18ff. History of Isaiah Thomas Lodge, by Rt. Wor. Will Allen Gray.
  • 01/21: 1946-27; Manchester. 25th Anniversary of Manchester Lodge.
    • 1946-27: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. George A. Sinnicks, Master of Manchester Lodge.
    • 1946-28: An address by the Grand Master "in his usual friendly and instructive manner." Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1946-30ff. History of Manchester Lodge, by Rt. Wor. Thomas A. Lees.
  • 01/24: 1946-38; New Bedford. 25th Anniversary of Quittacus Lodge.
    • 1946-38: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. L. Robert Yeager, Master of Quittacus Lodge.
    • 1946-39: An address by the Grand Master "in his usual friendly style." Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1946-41ff. History of Quittacus Lodge, by Wor. Charles S. Coombs. "During the reading of the history it was explained that the name of the Lodge, Quittacus, was taken from the neighboring large ponds from which the City receives its drinking water. The Grand MAster and other Grand Lodge Officers who drove back to Boston that evening will never forget the derivation of that name as the torrential rain and floods all along the route were a constant reminder of the water supply for New Bedford."
  • 03/08: 1946-48; Quincy. 25th Anniversary of Manet Lodge.
    • 1946-49: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Alexander Smith, Master of Manet Lodge. The roll of the Charter Members was called and six Brothers answered.
    • 1946-50: An address by the Grand Master "in his usual friendly and instructive manner." Remarks by other Brothers. The Grand Master was presented with a set of book-ends made from Quincy granite.
    • 1946-51ff. History of Manet Lodge, by Wor. J. Archie Boyd.
  • 03/14: 1946-91; Roxbury. 150th Anniversary of Washington Lodge.
    • 1946-91: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. H. Raymond Chubbuck, Master of Washington Lodge.
    • 1946-92: Roll call of holders of Veterans' Medals.
    • 1946-92: An address by the Grand Master "in his usual friendly and instructive vein." Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1946-94ff. History of Washington Lodge, 1896-1946 by Wor. H. Raymond Chubbuck.
  • 04/02: 1946-102; South Boston. Centenary of St. Paul's Lodge.
    • 1946-103: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Ashton Hardy, Master of St. Paul's Lodge.
    • 1946-103: A "timely and interesting" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1946-105ff. History of St. Paul's Lodge, by Wor. Arthur O. Odegard and Wor. Frank E. Howard.
  • 04/05: 1946-112; Pittsfield. 25th Anniversary of Pittsfield Lodge.
    • 1946-112: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Charles W. Ashley, Master of Pittsfield Lodge.
    • 1946-113: Address by the Grand Master "in a very happy vein."
    • 1946-114ff. History of Pittsfield Lodge, by Rt. Wor. Oscar S. Read.
  • 04/13: 1946-120; Haydenville. 25th Anniversary of Hampshire Lodge.
    • 1946-120: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. George H. Hawksley, Master of Hampshire Lodge.
    • 1946-121: An address by the Grand Master "with his usual friendly and instructive words."
    • 1946-123ff. History of Hampshire Lodge, by Wor. Charles M. Damon.
  • 05/01: 1946-134; Dedham. 75th Anniversary of Constellation Lodge.
    • 1946-134: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Ralph S. Lyons, Master of Constellation Lodge.
    • 1946-135: An address by the Grand Master "with words of congratulation upon the success of the Lodge, and with a message of friendliness and of guidance for the future." Remarks by other Brothers.
  • 05/17: 1946-136; Springfield. 25th Anniversary of Samuel D. Sherwood Lodge.
    • 1946-137: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. James A. Steele, Jr., Master of Samuel D. Sherwood Lodge.
    • 1946-137: Address by the Grand Master "in his friendly manner." A presentation of a Joseph Warren Medal to Rt. Wor. Dwight H. Keyes. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1946-139ff. History of Samuel D. Sherwood Lodge, by Bro. Herbert F. Payne.
  • 05/24: 1946-152; Great Barrington. 150th Anniversary of Cincinnatus Lodge.
    • 1946-153: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Zacheus H. Cande, Master of Cincinnatus Lodge. Adjournment to the Berkshire Inn.
    • 1946-153: An address by the Grand Master "in his usual friendly and instructive manner." Presentation of a Veteran's Medal to Bro. Edwin L. Boardman. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1946-156ff. History of Cincinnatus Lodge, by Wor. James L. Sinclair.
  • 05/25: 1946-169; Williamstown. 75th Anniversary of Williams Lodge.
    • 1946-170: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Edward Haviland, Master of Williams Lodge. Adjournment to the First Congregational Church.
    • 1946-170: An address by the Grand Master "in his usual friendly and inspiring manner." Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1946-172ff. History of Williams Lodge, by Wor. Carl W. Johnson.
  • 06/11: 1946-178; Dorchester. 150th Anniversary of Union Lodge.
    • 1946-179: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Charles P. Rolfe, Jr., Master of Union Lodge. The gavel used by the first Master of the Lodge in 1796.
    • 1946-179: An "instructive and interesting" address by the Grand Master. Presentation of a chair that once belonged to Thaddeus Mason Harris.
    • 1946-181ff. History of Union Lodge, by Bro. and Rev. Robert A. Storer.
  • 06/22: 1946-222; Nantucket. 175th Anniversary of Union Lodge.
    • 1946-223: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Lincoln Porte, Master of Union Lodge. Adjournment to the Sea Cliff Inn.
    • 1946-223: A "very inspiring and instructive" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers. 35 Members present who were at the 150th Anniversary.
  • 06/26: 1946-226; Northfield. 150th Anniversary of Harmony Lodge.
    • 1946-226: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Horace C. Bolton, Master of Harmony Lodge.
    • 1946-227: A "genial" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brethren. Roll call of Past Masters.
    • 1946-228ff. History of Harmony Lodge, by Bro. Grove W. Deming.
  • 09/14: 1946-262; Provincetown. 150th Anniversary of King Hiram's Lodge.
    • 1946-263: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Rt. Wor. George S. Chapman, Jr., Master of King Hiram's Lodge. Adjournment to the Provincetown Inn.
    • 1946-263: An "interesting and friendly" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1946-265ff. History of King Hiram's Lodge, by Wor. William W. Taylor.
  • 10/23: 1946-267; Spencer. 75th Anniversary of Spencer Lodge.
    • 1946-268: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Ernest L. Roberts, Master of Spencer Lodge.
    • 1946-268: Roll of the Charter Members of the Lodge, called by Rt. Wor. Clayton F. Fisher; memorial service.
    • 1946-268: A "friendly" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brethren.
    • 1946-270ff. History of Spencer Lodge, by Wor. Elton F. Prouty.
  • 10/24: 1946-276; Danvers. 75th Anniversary of Mosaic Lodge.
    • 1946-276: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Claude M. Parker, Master of Mosaic Lodge.
    • 1946-277: "Words of appreciation" from the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1946-279ff. History of Mosaic Lodge, by Bro. Charles Sutherland Tapley.
  • 12/14: 1946-357; Palmer. 150th Anniversary of Thomas Lodge.
    • 1946-357: Grand Lodge opened at Palmer High School and was received by Wor. Lewis S. Flower, Master of Thomas Lodge.
    • 1946-358: A "short but very interesting" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1946-359ff. History of Thomas Lodge, by Wor. Allen F. Davis.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston, 12/27/1946)

  • 1946-366: Opening and roll call.
  • 1946-370: Reception of guests, including neighboring Grand Masters.
  • 1946-371: Report of Grand Secretary; 5,791 Diplomas issued through 08/31/1945.
  • 1946-372: Installation of Samuel H. Wragg as Grand Master. Installation of other Grand Lodge officers.
  • 1946-379: Feast of St. John, listing toasts and names of speakers.
    • 1946-379: The Grand Master.
    • 1946-387: Deputy Grand Master Raymond C. Warmington.
    • 1946-390: Bro. and Hon. Frederic W. Cook, Secretary of the Commonwealth.
    • 1946-393: Past Grand Master J. Wallace Woodford of Delaware. He was presented with a Henry Price Medal.

LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1946

There were 47 districts in Massachusetts in 1946 (numbered 1 through 33), as well as districts for Chile, China and the Canal Zone.

DISTRICT 1: Boston

Adam O. Hofling, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-409

DISTRICT 2: Cambridge

John D. Storrs, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-410

DISTRICT 2: Boston

James Krigman, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-411

DISTRICT 3: Boston

Frederic B. Duncan, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-412

DISTRICT 3: Chelsea

Albert E. Whitney, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-413

DISTRICT 4: South Boston

George W. Russell, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-414

DISTRICT 4: Dorchester

Louis J. Roazen, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-415

DISTRICT 4: Roxbury

A. Robert Martin, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-416

DISTRICT 5: Waltham

Harold W. Knowlton, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-417

DISTRICT 5: Brighton

Thomas G. Walters, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-418

DISTRICT 6: Somerville

John A. Daniels, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-419

DISTRICT 6: Arlington

William S. Wadsworth, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-420

DISTRICT 7: Malden

Ralph G. Babcock, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-421

DISTRICT 7: Melrose

William E. Snow, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges + 1 U.D.
Tabular: 1946-422

DISTRICT 8: Salem

Hatherley A. Stoddard, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-423

DISTRICT 8: Lynn

Raymond E. Neal, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-424

DISTRICT 9: Gloucester

Frederic W. Frost, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-425

DISTRICT 10: Newburyport

Carroll F. Dunn, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-426

DISTRICT 11: Lawrence

Philip A. Carr, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-427

DISTRICT 12: Lowell

Calvin A. Burger, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-428

DISTRICT 13: Fitchburg

Harold J. Toole, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-429

DISTRICT 13: Barre

Joseph E. Prentiss, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-430

DISTRICT 14: Greenfield

George E. Clapp, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-431

DISTRICT 15: North Adams

Kenneth W. Chase, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-432

DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield

David L. Johnston, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-433

DISTRICT 17: Holyoke

Oliver C. Roberts, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-434

DISTRICT 18: Chicopee

Charles Henry Steele, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-435

DISTRICT 18: Springfield

William W. Yerrall, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-436

DISTRICT 19: Palmer

Rexford R. Paine, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-437

DISTRICT 20: Blackstone

Warren A. Johnson, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-438

DISTRICT 21: Brookfield

Clifford W. Greene, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-439

DISTRICT 22: Worcester

Elbridge R. Holmes, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-440

DISTRICT 23: Natick

Burns L. Fish, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-441

DISTRICT 24: Marlboro

Erwin L. Smith, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-442

DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park

Walter E. Hawley, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-443

DISTRICT 26: Quincy

Alexander Harding, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-444

DISTRICT 27: Plymouth

Harold L. Downing, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-445

DISTRICT 28: Taunton

Clifton C. Ripley, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-446

DISTRICT 28: Attleboro

Benjamin W. Taylor, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-447

DISTRICT 29: Brockton

Edward H. Turner, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges + 1 U.D.
Tabular: 1946-448

DISTRICT 30: Fall River

Leland F. Bullard, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-449

DISTRICT 30: New Bedford

Colby H. Benson, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-450

DISTRICT 31: Nantucket

John E. Palmeira, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-451

DISTRICT 32: Hyannis

Bertrand C. French, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-452

DISTRICT 32: Provincetown

Gershom D. Hall, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-453

DISTRICT 33: Springfield

Raymond H. Peat, District Deputy Grand Master'; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-454

CANAL ZONE DISTRICT

Lewis B. Bates, District Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-455

CHINA DISTRICT

Franklin C. Fetté, District Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: none

  • Ancient Landmark (Shanghai, China, 1863) Copy of charter restored in 1946
  • Shanghai (Shanghai, China, 1903) Copy of charter restored in 1946
  • Sinim (Shanghai, China, 1903) Working in 1946
  • International (Peking, China, 1915) Copy of charter restored in 1946
  • Talien (Darien, Manchuria, China, 1922) in recess due to Soviet occupation
  • Hykes Memorial, (Tientsin, China, 1922) Copy of charter restored in 1946

CHILE DISTRICT

Albert E. Jones, District Deputy Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 1946-456


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