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1948

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ROGER KEITH, Grand Master

Eugene B. Hamilton, Deputy Grand Master
Whitfield W. Johnson, Senior Grand Warden
George W. Gray, Junior Grand Warden

A portrait of the Grand Master appeared in the Frontispiece.


Contents

QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston)

  • 03/10: 1948-1;
  • 06/09: 1948-54;
  • 09/08: 1948-124;
  • 12/08: 1948-177; (Annual Communication)

03/10 Agenda

  • 1948-8: Introduction of Guests.
  • 1948-9: Report of Committee on Records.
  • 1948-28: Recognition of the Grand Lodge of Finland.
    • 12/08: 1948-232; confirmed, representatives exchanged.
  • 1948-28: Greetings from Rt. Wor. Joseph Kirichok, District Deputy Grand Master from Shanghai.

06/09 Agenda

  • 1948-61: Introduction of Guests.
  • 1948-61: Report of Committee on Records.
  • 1948-85: Greetings from Rt. Wor. Joseph Kirichok, District Deputy Grand Master from Shanghai.

09/08 Agenda

  • 1948-143: Report of Committee on Records.
  • 1948-143: Greetings from Rt. Wor. Hyman Hodes, District Deputy Grand Master from North China.

12/08 Agenda

Visits of Deputy Grand Master and Grand Wardens also listed, beginning on Page 1948-220.

  • 1948-222: Report of the Committee on Grand Lodge Dues; initial proposal to establish Grand Lodge Life Memberships; suggested amendment to the Grand Constitutions.
  • 1948-226: Re-election of Grand Master Roger Keith. Election of other Grand Officers.
  • 1948-233: Greetings from Rt. Wor. Joseph Kirichok, District Deputy Grand Master from Shanghai.

Grand Constitutions Amendment Proposals

  • 12/08: 1948-222; Proposal to amend Section 332 by expanding it to include the proposed Grand Lodge Life Memberships; referred.

Grand Master's Address

  • 03/10: 1948-17; opening remarks; visit to Virginia; conference of Grand Masters; degree work; dispensations; Masonic Home and Hospital; China Lodge dues; visit to Grand Lodge of England; necrology.
  • 06/09: 1948-62; opening remarks; necrology; degree work; dispensations; investigations; Advisory Finance Committee; 50th Anniversary of Boston Temple Cornerstone; 150th Anniversary of the State House; visits; visit to England for the installation of the Grand Master.
  • 09/08: 1948-131; opening remarks; necrology; visit to Canada; presence of Past District Grand Master Lewis Bates and Bro. Jan W. Rosenberg, captain of a boat that rescued a number of Latvians and brought them to Provincetown; Lodges of Instruction; Masonic Home and Hospital; Budget for 1949.
  • 12/08: 1948-186; opening remarks; necrology; membership (5,767 initiates through 08/31/1948); education; service; Library and Museum; relief; finances; visits; medals.

Lodge By-Law Changes

Necrologies and Memorials

  • NECROLOGIES (in Grand Master's Address)
    • 09/08: 1948-131; Rt. Wor. Alonzo Tuttle Wonson, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/08: 1948-131; Rt. Wor. William Stephen Wadsworth, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/08: 1948-132; Rt. Wor. Dana Russell Johnson, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/08: 1948-132; Rt. Wor. Charles Wesley Delano, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/08: 1948-132; Rt. Wor. Philip Amory Carr, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/08: 1948-132; Rt. Wor. William Francis Schellenbach, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/08: 1948-133; Rt. Wor. Franklin Crawford Monroe, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/08: 1948-133; Rt. Wor. Henry Horton Kimball, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/08: 1948-187; Rt. Wor. Ralph Taylor Entwistle, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/08: 1948-187; Rt. Wor. Ralph Howard Fuller Cluff, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/08: 1948-187; Rt. Wor. Charles Ireland Pettingill, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/08: 1948-187; Rt. Wor. Ralph Taylor Entwistle, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/08: 1948-187; Rt. Wor. Charles Hawkes Marble, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Past Junior Grand Steward.
    • 12/08: 1948-188; Rt. Wor. Charles G. Balcom, Past Grand Marshal, Past Senior Grand Warden.
  • MEMORIALS
    • 03/10: 1948-22; Memorial to Rt. Wor. Elton S. Wilde, Past Junior Grand Warden; in Grand Master's Address.
    • 06/09: 1948-63; Death of Rt. Wor. Alonzo Tuttle Wonson, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
    • 06/09: 1948-63; Death of Rt. Wor. William Stephen Wadsworth, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
    • 09/08: 1948-132; Death of Wor. Joshua Loth Liebman, Grand Chaplain; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
    • 09/08: 1948-134; Death of Rt. Wor. Edward Sohier Welch, Past District Deputy Grand Master, grandson of Most Wor. Charles A. Welch; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

  • 03/12: 1948-30. Wareham. 125th Anniversary of Social Harmony Lodge. Deputy Grand Master Eugene B. Hamilton presiding.
    • 1948-30: Grand Lodge opened and was welcomed by Wor. Ellsworth L. Doll, Master of Social Harmony Lodge.
    • 1948-31: Address by the Acting Grand Master "in a pleasing and instructive manner." Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1948-33ff: History of Social Harmony Lodge, by Rt. Wor. John C. Makepeace.
  • 03/18: 1948-42. Maynard. 75th Anniversary of Charles A. Welch Lodge. Deputy Grand Master Eugene B. Hamilton presiding.
    • 1948-42: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Arthur W. Lee, Master of Charles A. Welch Lodge.
    • 1948-43: "Inspiring" address by the Acting Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers, and letter of regret and greeting from Past Grand Master Melvin M. Johnson, an Honorary Member of the Lodge.
    • 1948-45 (03/14) Religious services at the Maynard Congregational Church, sermon delivered by Wor. and Rev. D. Joseph Imler. (03/20) Entertainment and dance at Maynard High School.
    • 1948-47ff: History of Charles A. Welch Lodge, by Wor. William Naylor.
  • 06/09: 1948-86. Arlington. 25th Anniversary of Russell Lodge.
    • 1948-86: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Russell T. Hamlet, Master of Russell Lodge.
    • 1948-87: Address by the Grand Master, describing his recent visit to the Grand Lodge of England. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1948-89ff: History of Russell Lodge, by Wor. Albert H. Morris.
  • 06/12: 1948-92. Falmouth. 150th Anniversary of Marine Lodge.
    • 1948-93: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. George H. Bigelow, Master of Marine Lodge. Closing and adjournment to the Falmouth Recreation Hall.
    • 1948-93: Address by the Grand Master, describing his recent visit to the Grand Lodge of England. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1948-95ff: History of Marine Lodge, by Wor. George H. Greene.
  • 06/14: 1948-100. Taunton. 150th Anniversary of King David Lodge.
    • 1948-100: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Lynton L. Drinkwater, Master of King David Lodge. Adjournment to the State Armory.
    • 1948-101: Address by the Grand Master, describing his recent visit to the Grand Lodge of England. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1948-102: (06/27) Pilgrimage to the grave of the Lodge's first Master, Seth Padelford, as well as a St. John's Day Service at St. Thomas Church.
    • 1948-103ff: History of King David Lodge, by Wor. Edward R. Burt.

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Harbor View Hotel, Edgartown

  • 06/27: 1948-119. Edgartown. Divine Worship and the dedication of a Masonic Temple. Deputy Grand Master Eugene B. Hamilton presiding.
    • 1948-122: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Charles Leighton, Master of Oriental Lodge.
    • 1948-122: Ceremonies of dedication.
    • 1948-122: Presentation of a silver Square and Compasses to the Grand Master by Wor. Lincoln Potte.
    • 1948-123: Banquet at Harbor View Hotel; remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers. Presentation of a silk American flag to Oriental Lodge.
  • 10/16: 1948-145. Chicopee. Centenary of Chicopee Lodge.
    • 1948-145: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Arthur E. Lindstrom, Master of Chicopee Lodge.
    • 1948-146: Address by the Grand Master "in his accustomed friendly manner." Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1948-148ff: History of Chicopee Lodge, by Wor. Frank A. Crothers, Wor. Harold B. Howard, and Rt. Wor. Benn Blythe.
  • 11/13: 1948-158. Pittsfield. 75th Anniversary of Crescent Lodge.
    • 1948-158: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Lloyd A. Stokes, Jr., Master of Crescent Lodge.
    • 1948-159: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1948-161ff: History of Crescent Lodge, by Wor. Harold S. Clark.
  • 11/20: 1948-169. Rehoboth. 25th Anniversary of Eastern Star Lodge.
    • 1948-169: Grand Lodge opened at Rehoboth Grange Hall and was received by Wor. Benjamin E. Kinne, Master of Eastern Star Lodge. Banquet at the Goff Memorial Hall.
    • 1948-170: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1948-172ff: History of Eastern Star Lodge, by Rt. Wor. Henry H. Goff. Some information on the first Eastern Star Lodge.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston, 12/27/1948)

  • 1948-243: Opening and roll call.
  • 1948-247: Reception of guests, including neighboring Grand Masters.
  • 1948-248: Report of Grand Secretary; 5,264 Diplomas issued through 08/31/1948.
  • 1948-249: Lodges not represented in Grand Lodge during 1947-48.
  • 1948-249: Installation of Roger Keith as Grand Master. Installation of other Grand Lodge officers.
  • 1948-257: Presentation of Henry Price Medals to the Grand Masters of Illinois and Virginia.
  • 1948-259: Feast of St. John, listing toasts and names of speakers.

LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1948

There were 47 districts in Massachusetts in 1948 (numbered 1 through 33), as well as districts for Chile, China and the Canal Zone.

DISTRICT 1: Boston

J. Amory Jeffries, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-289

DISTRICT 2: Cambridge

Claude V. Freeman, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-290

DISTRICT 2: Boston

Elliott S. Boardman, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-291

DISTRICT 3: Boston

Harold M. Linsky, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-292

DISTRICT 3: Chelsea

Melvin V. Weldon, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-293

DISTRICT 4: South Boston

Max Price, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-294

DISTRICT 4: Dorchester

Chester L. Whittemore, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-295

DISTRICT 4: Roxbury

Edwin T. Rae, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-296

DISTRICT 5: Waltham

Curtis R. Wells, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-297

DISTRICT 5: Brighton

Paul C. Whitney, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-298

DISTRICT 6: Somerville

Austin C. Woodside, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-299

DISTRICT 6: Arlington

Robert J. Scott, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-300

DISTRICT 7: Malden

William R. Gilman, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-301

DISTRICT 7: Melrose

Preston D. Chambers, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges + 1 U.D.
Tabular: 1948-302

DISTRICT 8: Salem

J. Norman Panall, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-303

DISTRICT 8: Lynn

Harold B. Whiting, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-304

DISTRICT 9: Gloucester

George A. Sinnicks, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-305

DISTRICT 10: Newburyport

H. Nelson Pingree, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-306

DISTRICT 11: Lawrence

Freeman J. Davis, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-307

DISTRICT 12: Lowell

Harold E. Tivey, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-308

DISTRICT 13: Fitchburg

Merton W. Demont, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-309

DISTRICT 13: Barre

Tillman A. Taylor, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-310

DISTRICT 14: Greenfield

Earle F. Squires, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-311

DISTRICT 15: North Adams

Harry A. Messier, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-312

DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield

John E. Mason, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-313

DISTRICT 17: Holyoke

William H. Bray, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-314

DISTRICT 18: Chicopee

John E. Almgren, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-315

DISTRICT 18: Springfield

Alfred G. Phillips, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-316

DISTRICT 19: Palmer

Allen F. Davis, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-317

DISTRICT 20: Blackstone

Raymond A. Warden, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-318

DISTRICT 21: Brookfield

George M. Campbell, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-319

DISTRICT 22: Worcester

Percy H.G. Harris, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-320

DISTRICT 23: Natick

Edward S. Holbrook, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-321

DISTRICT 24: Marlboro

William H. Wright, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-322

DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park

Ernest T. Johnson, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-323

DISTRICT 26: Quincy

Warren G. Osgood, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-324

DISTRICT 27: Plymouth

George W. Cushman, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-325

DISTRICT 28: Taunton

Harold A. Goff, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-326

DISTRICT 28: Attleboro

Gerald E. Riley, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-327

DISTRICT 29: Brockton

Harry H. Williams, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-328

DISTRICT 30: Fall River

Benjamin Barnes, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-329

DISTRICT 30: New Bedford

L. Theodore Woolfenden, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-330

DISTRICT 31: Nantucket

Joseph Dawes, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-331

DISTRICT 32: Hyannis

Alexander C. Todd, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-332

DISTRICT 32: Provincetown

Roger F. Smith, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-333

DISTRICT 33: Springfield

Alexander R. Dunbar, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-334

CANAL ZONE DISTRICT

James E. Jacob, District Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-335

CHILE DISTRICT

Albert E. Jones, District Deputy Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-336

CHINA (NORTH CHINA) District

Hyman Hodes, District Deputy Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-337

CHINA (SHANGHAI) DISTRICT

Joseph K. Kirichok, District Deputy Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 1948-338


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