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HERBERT H. JAYNES, Grand Master

William M. Babbitt, Deputy Grand Master
Henry D. Ramm, Senior Grand Warden
George E. Rose, Junior Grand Warden

A portrait of the Grand Master appears in the Frontispiece and above.


Contents

QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston)

  • 03/10: 1971-42;
  • 06/09: 1971-286;
  • 09/08: 1971-374;
  • 12/08: 1971-486; (Annual Communication)

03/10 Agenda

  • 1971-51: Introduction of guests.
  • 1971-62: Report of Committee on Records.
  • 1971-83: Election of Trustee to the Masonic Education & Charity Trust.
  • 1971-83: Moral Lesson by Wor. and Rev. John Prescott Robertson.

06/09 Agenda

  • 1971-295: Presentation of award to Bro. Kenneth N. Hess, Field Agent for the Masonic Service Association.
  • 1971-296: Report of Committee on Records.
  • 1971-299: Greetings to Grand Representatives.

09/08 Agenda

  • 1971-383: Introduction of guests.
  • 1971-384: Report of Committee on Records.
  • 1971-384: Greetings to Grand Representatives.
  • 1971-402: Budget for 1972.
  • 1971-408: Recognition of the Grand Lodge of Maranhâo, Brazil.
  • 1971-410: Moral Lesson by Wor. and Rev. Ralph Ernest Bayes.

12/08 Agenda

  • 1971-496: Introduction of guests.
  • 1971-496: Report of Committee on Records.
  • 1971-384: Report of Committee on Returns.
  • 1971-499: Roll call of Grand Representatives.
  • 1971-500: Greetings from the Grand Lodge of Israel.
  • 1971-550: Election of Rt. Wor. Donald Warren Vose as Grand Master. Election of other officers.
  • 1971-554: Moral Lesson by Wor. and Rev. Arthur H. Melanson.

Grand Master's Address

Note: all visits listed also on Page 1971-544.

  • 03/10: 1971-64; opening remarks; necrology; visits (see below); table lodges; Strawberry Banke; special relief; education; service committee; Masonic Homes; membership; Caribbean Naval Lodge visit; Canal Zone visit.
    • 1971-67: Visits of Grand Master Jaynes, beginning on Page 1971-67:
      • Caribbean Naval, Guantánamo, Cuba (01/07; Special Communication)
      • Chagres, Balboa, Canal Zone (01/18; 50th Anniversary; Special Communication)
      • Sojourners and Sibert, Gatun, Canal Zone (01/20; Special Communication)
      • other Canal Zone Lodges, Ancon, Canal Zone (01/21; Special Communication)
      • Grand Lodge of Panama (01/24; Grand Lodge of Panama)
      • Budleigh, Beverly (01/28; 50th Anniversary)
      • Grand Lodge of Louisiana (01/31-02/02)
      • (no location) (02/05; reception for Deputy Grand Master William M. Babbitt)
      • Grand Lodge of Oklahoma (02/09-02/11)
      • (no location) (02/18; reception for Junior Grand Warden George E. Rose)
      • (no location) (03/05; reception for Senior Grand Warden Henry D. Ramm)
  • 09/08: 1971-385; opening remarks; necrology; visits (see below); librarian; Masonic Home activities; Rainbow and Eastern Star; Hospital visitations; blood; Past Masters' Diplomas; charity funds; Juniper Hall; Grand Lodge History (Stalwart Builders);
    • 1971-389; Visits of Grand Master Jaynes, beginning on Page 1971-389:
      • Grand Lodge of British Columbia (06/15-06/18)
      • Union (Nantucket) (06/19; 200th Anniversary; Special Communication)
      • North Reading (06/22; Hall dedication; Special Communication)
      • Grand Lodge of Canada (Ontario) (07/20-07/22)
      • Oriental, Edgartown (08/21; Sojourners' Night)
  • 12/08: 1971-500; opening remarks; necrology; visitiations (not detailed); annual reports; library; Knights of Columbus; handicaps; publications; Stalwart Builders; Library and Museum; Department of Service; Board of Masonic Relief; Department of Education; Buildings and Properties; audit; visits; medals.

Visits by other officers begin on Page 1971-547.

Lodge By-Law Changes

Necrologies and Memorials

  • NECROLOGIES:
    • 03/10: 1971-65; Rt. Wor. Merton Wesley Demont, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/10: 1971-65; Rt. Wor. Harold Fulsom, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/10: 1971-66; Rt. Wor. Herbert Alfred Hildreth, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/10: 1971-66; Rt. Wor. Daniel Pearl Harding, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/10: 1971-66; Rt. Wor. Henry Austin Starr, Past Junior Grand Warden.
    • 06/09: 1971-300; Rt. Wor. Otto Rudolph Haas, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/09: 1971-300; Rt. Wor. Herbert Irwin Perry, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/09: 1971-300; Rt. Wor. William Oney Rowand, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Past Grand Sword Bearer.
    • 06/09: 1971-300; Rt. Wor. Frederick Elliott Waldron, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/09: 1971-301; Rt. Wor. Oliver Cousens Roberts, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/09: 1971-301; Rt. Wor. Sten Gustav Nyberg, Past Senior Grand Warden.
    • 06/09: 1971-301; Rt. Wor. William Eric Olsson, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Past Grand Standard Bearer.
    • 06/09: 1971-302; Rt. Wor. Raymond Leslie Chisholm, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/08: 1971-385; Rt. Wor. Myron Brownell Chace, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/08: 1971-385; Rt. Wor. John Everett Mason, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/08: 1971-386; Rt. Wor. C. Weston Ringer, Past Senior Grand Warden.
    • 09/08: 1971-386; Rt. Wor. Archibald Wylie VanWart, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/08: 1971-386; Rt. Wor. Arthur Sederquist Rollins, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/08: 1971-387; Rt. Wor. Edward Silas Holbrook, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/08: 1971-387; Rt. Wor. Robert Vinal Collier, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/08: 1971-387; Rt. Wor. Milton James Segal, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/08: 1971-501; Rt. Wor. Harry Allen Messier, Past District Deputy Grand Master.

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Douglas Crook
From the collection of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts

    • 12/08: 1971-502; Rt. Wor. Douglas Crook, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/08: 1971-502; Rt. Wor. Fred Houghton Fosgate, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/08: 1971-502; Rt. Wor. Joseph James Lloyd North, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/08: 1971-502; Rt. Wor. Farquhar Donaldson Carter, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/08: 1971-503; Rt. Wor. Perley Henry Locke, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/08: 1971-503; Rt. Wor. Frederick Kerry, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/08: 1971-503; Rt. Wor. Harold Edwin Fiske, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/08: 1971-504; Rt. Wor. Leonsrd Walter Taft, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/08: 1971-504; Rt. Wor. Paul Gustaf Weden, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/08: 1971-504; Rt. Wor. Percy Bysshe Shelley Silk, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/08: 1971-504; Rt. Wor. Harold Luther Fenner, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/08: 1971-504; Rt. Wor. Douglas Francis Knight, Past District Deputy Grand Master.

Petitions for Charters

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

  • 01/07: 1971-1. Guantánamo, Cuba. Visit to Caribbean Naval Lodge.
    • 1971-1. Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. William E. Mayo, Master of Caribbean Naval Lodge.
    • 1971-2: Installation of officers by Acting Senior Grand Warden and Grand Secretary Robert P. Beach.
    • 1971-2: Appointment of Rt. Wor. Numa B. Phillips as District Deputy Grand Master.
  • 01/18: 1971-4. Balboa, Canal Zone. 50th Anniversary of Chagres Lodge.
    • 1971-5: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Clinton A. Murphy, Master of Chagres Lodge.
    • 1971-5: Reception of officers of the Grand Lodge of Panama.
    • 1971-5: Master Mason degree.
    • 1971-6: Address by the Grand Master and presentations.
    • 1971-8ff: History of Chagres Lodge, by Wor. Thomas C. Peterson.
  • 01/19: 1971-12. Worcester. 50th Anniversary of Isaiah Thomas. Deputy Grand Master William M. Babbitt presiding.
    • 1971-13: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Charles B. Wood, Master of Isaiah Thomas Lodge.
    • 1971-13: Address by the Deputy Grand Master. Presentations. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1971-15ff: History of Isaiah Thomas Lodge, by Rt. Wor. Clifford W. Greene.
  • 01/20: 1971-19. Gatun, Canal Zone. Visit to Sojourners and Sibert Lodges.
    • 1971-20: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Jerry L. Ranson and Wor. Donald C. Denis, Masters of the two Lodges.
    • 1971-20: Address and remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
  • 01/21: 1971-22. Ancon, Canal Zone. Visit to Canal Zone, Army, Isthmian and Darien Lodges.
    • 1971-23: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Brethren of the lodges.
    • 1971-23: Entered Apprentice Degree work.
    • 1971-24: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
  • 01/24: 1971-26. Balboa, Canal Zone. Visit to Grand Lodge of Panama.
    • 1971-27: Grand Lodge opened and recessed, proceeding to Panama City to be received by the Grand Lodge of Panama.
    • 1971-27: Reception by Most Wor. William Svab, Grand Master of Panama.
    • 1971-28: Addresses, remarks and presentations.
  • 01/28: 1971-31. Beverly. 50th Anniversary of Budleigh Lodge.
    • 1971-32: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Ernest M. Willis, Master of Budleigh Lodge.
    • 1971-32: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1971-34ff: History of Budleigh Lodge, by Wor. Wayne A. Shafer, Jr.
  • 03/11: 1971-91. Braintree. 125th Anniversary of St. Paul's Lodge.
    • 1971-92: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Earl H. Wise, Master of St. Paul's Lodge.
    • 1971-92: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers. Introductions.
    • 1971-94ff: History of St. Paul's Lodge, by Wor. Arthur O. Odegard.
  • 03/17: 1971-117. Lexington. 175th Anniversary of Washington Lodge. Deputy Grand Master William M. Babbitt presiding.
    • 1971-118: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Peter S. Moore, Master of Washington Lodge.
    • 1971-118: Remarks by the Deputy Grand Master and other Brothers. Note: the original charter of the Lodge, signed by Most Wor. Paul Revere, was on display during the ceremonies.)
    • 1971-120ff: History of Washington Lodge, by Wor. Walter D. Carr and Wor. Edmund W. Pease.
  • 03/23: 1971-128. Springfield. 50th Anniversary of Samuel Osgood Lodge.
    • 1971-129: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Herbert A. Everett, Sr., Master of Samuel Osgood Lodge.
    • 1971-129: Presentation of 50-year medals to Bro. George H. Philson and Wor. Charles R. Clason.
    • 1971-129: Memorial Service for the departed Past Masters.
    • 1971-129: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1971-131ff: History of Samuel Osgood Lodge, by Wor. Edward Jones.
  • 03/30: 1971-137. Lynn. 25th Anniversary of Mount Sinai Lodge.
    • 1971-138: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Bruce N. Sachar, Master of Mount Sinai Lodge.
    • 1971-138: Entered Apprentice degree.
    • 1971-139: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1971-139: (03/19) Service of Commemoration at Temple Beth El, Swampscott; (03/27) Anniversary Ball at Temple Beth El.
    • 1971-140ff: History of Mount Sinai Lodge, by Rt. Wor. Lyndon W. Ellis.
    • 1971-158ff: (03/06/1956) Address by Rt. Wor. Roscoe Pound.
  • 04/03: 1971-165. Williamstown. Centenary of Williams Lodge.
    • 1971-166: Grand Lodge opened at Mount Greylock Regional High School, and was received by Wor. Frank L. Wellcome, Jr., Master of Williams Lodge.
    • 1971-166: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers. Presentations.
    • 1971-168ff: History of Williams Lodge, 1946-1971, by Bro. Murray Smith.
  • 04/07: 1971-171. Millis. Centenary of Charles River Lodge of Medway.
    • 1971-172: Grand Lodge opened at Millis High School and was received by Wor. Keith A. Krewson, Master of Charles River Lodge.
    • 1971-172: Introduction of 50-year veterans and presentations. Address by the Grand Master and remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1971-172ff: History of Charles River Lodge, by Bro. Francis D. Donovan. Some notes on the early years of Montgomery Lodge, and the original Charity Lodge.
  • 04/08: 1971-190. Boston. Centenary of Temple Lodge.
    • 1971-191: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Melvin H. Farmelant, Master of Temple Lodge.
    • 1971-191: Address by the Grand Master. Address by the Grand Secretary on Past Grand Master Joseph Warren.
    • 1971-192: Presentation of a Distinguished Service Medal to Rt. Wor. Harry E. Korelitz.
    • 1971-192: Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1971-193ff: History of Temple Lodge, by Bro. Felix E. Dine and Wor. David H. Bloom.
  • 04/17: 1971-198. Williamsburg. Centenary of Hampshire Lodge of Haydenville.
    • 1971-199: Grand Lodge opened at the Anne T. Dunphy School, Williamsburg, and was received by Wor. Walter F. Southard, Master of Hampshire Lodge.
    • 1971-199: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers. Commentary on the 1874 flood from the Proceedings.
    • 1971-201ff: History of Hampshire Lodge, by Rt. Wor. Ledyard A. Southard.
  • 04/21: 1971-208. Quincy. 50th Anniversary of Atlantic Lodge.
    • 1971-209: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. John R. Spanks, Master of Atlantic Lodge.
    • 1971-209: Address by the Grand Master on Quincy and John Adams; remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1971-211ff: History of Atlantic Lodge, by Wor. Ronald N. Davidson.
  • 04/24: 1971-214. Manchester. 50th Anniversary of Manchester Lodge.
    • 1971-215: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Michael G. Nahatis, Master of Manchester Lodge.
    • 1971-215: Address by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers; presentations.
    • 1971-217ff: History of Manchester Lodge, by Wor. George C. Rice.
    • 1971-226ff: History of the Manchester Masonic Building Association.
  • 04/28: 1971-229. Dedham. Centenary of Constellation Lodge.
    • 1971-230: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Hollis A. Hedderig, Master of Constellation Lodge.
    • 1971-230: Address by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1971-231: (04/25) Centennial Church Service at Allin Congregational Church; (05/01) Centennial Dinner Dance at Dedham Country and Polo Club.
    • 1971-232ff: History of Constellation Lodge, with some remarks on its earlier incarnation.
  • 05/01: 1971-244. Great Barrington. 175th Anniversary of Cincinnatus Lodge and Mortgage Burning.
    • 1971-245: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Arthur J. Zwick, Master of Cincinnatus Lodge.
    • 1971-245: Mortgage burning ceremony.
    • 1971-245: Address by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers. Display of the original charter, granted by M.W. Paul Revere.
    • 1971-247ff: History of Cincinnatus Lodge, 1946-1971, by Wor. Peter S. Brown.
  • 05/22: 1971-251. Lee. 175th Anniversary of Evening Star Lodge.
    • 1971-252: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Edwin R. Grady, Master of Evening Star Lodge.
    • 1971-252: Presentation of a 50-year Medal to Bro. Harry McLain Keating, Lodge Historian. Address by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1971-253: (05/23) Divine Services at First Congregational Church, Lee.
    • 1971-254ff: History of Evening Star Lodge, by Bro. Harry McLain Keating.
  • 05/29: 1971-264. Hanson. 25th Anniversary of Wampatuck Lodge.
    • 1971-265: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Clayton M. Merrick, Jr., Master of Wampatuck Lodge.
    • 1971-265: Address by the Grand Master. Recognition of Bro. LeBaron S. Fox, a Master Mason for more than 70 years. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1971-266: (05/23) Anniversary Church Service at First Congregational Church Hanson.
    • 1971-267ff: Historical Sketch of Wampatuck Lodge.
  • 06/04: 1971-269. Springfield. 50th Anniversary of Samuel D. Sherwood Lodge.
    • 1971-270: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Roger E. Johnson, Jr., Master of Samuel D. Sherwood Lodge.
    • 1971-270: Presentation of 50-year Veterans' Medals to Bro. Harold G. Ransom, Robert L. Brown, Erwin C. Reed and George R. Yerrall, Jr.
    • 1971-270: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers. Presentation of the jewels and medals of Rt. Wor. Dwight H. Keyes, first Master of Samuel D. Sherwood Lodge.
    • 1971-271: (06/05) 50th Anniversary Banquet at Elmcrest Country Club, East Longmeadow.
    • 1971-272ff: History of Samuel D. Sherwood Lodge, by Bro. Herbert F. Payne.
  • 06/05: 1971-281. Northfield. 175th Anniversary of Harmony Lodge.
    • 1971-282: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Daniel F. Morgan, Master of Harmony Lodge.
    • 1971-282: Introductions, including Wor. Merritt C. Skilton, Past Master, who was a Fellow Craft in 1921 at the Lodge's 125th Anniversary. Address by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1971-284ff: History of Harmony Lodge, 1946-1971, by Wor. Hunert J. Eastman.
  • 06/16: 1971-316. Boston. 175th Anniversary of Union (Dorchester) Lodge. Deputy Grand Master William M. Babbitt presiding.
    • 1971-317: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. John J. Comerford, Master of Union Lodge.
    • 1971-317: Address by the Acting Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1971-319ff: Historical Sketch of Union Lodge, by Rt. Wor. Arthur Somerville.
    • 1971-324ff: Sermon, Our Life Has Foundations, by Rev. Bro. James K. Allen, presented at a service for Divine Worship at First Parish Church, Dorchester, 06/13/1971.
  • 06/19: 1971-329. 200th Anniversary of Union (Nantucket) Lodge.
    • 1971-330: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Linwood E. Proctor, Master of Union Lodge.
    • 1971-330: Address by the Grand Master. Presentation of seven 50-year Veterans' Medals. Remarks by other Brothers, including Rt. Wor. Stephen Carey Luce, Jr., who had been present for the 150th and 175th Anniversary celebrations.
    • 1971-331: Parade of Grand Lodge from Nantucket Yacht Club through town, led by the Palestine Temple Shrine Band. Banquet at Nantucket High School; presentation of a resolution adopted by the Massachusetts House of Representatives commemorating the event, presented by State Representative Arthur L. Desrocher.
    • 1971-332: (06/20) Worship Service at the North Congregational Church.
    • 1971-333ff: History of Union Lodge, by Wor. George W. Jones.
  • 06/22: 1971-355. North Reading. Dedication of Masonic Temple.
    • 1971-356: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Edson M. Larkin, Master of North Reading Lodge.
    • 1971-356: Dedication of the Temple "to the purposes of Masonry in full form and ceremony in accordance with ancient usage."
    • 1971-356: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1971-358ff: History of North Reading Lodge, by Bro. Andre C. Bourne.
  • 09/10: 1971-413. East Longmeadow. Dedication of Masonic Temple and 50th Anniversary of Charles C. Spellman Lodge.
    • 1971-414: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. James S. Plowman, Master of Charles C. Spellman Lodge.
    • 1971-414: Dedication of the Temple "in accordance with ancient form and ceremony."
    • 1971-415: Address by the Grand Master. Presentation of four 50-year Veterans' Medals, and a Joseph Warren Medal to Wor. Robert Schuyler Barker. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1971-416: Address by Wor. James S. Plowman.
    • 1971-418ff: History of Charles C. Spellman Lodge, by Wor. Lewis Howarth.
  • 09/23: 1971-423. Wakefield. 25th Anniversary of Lynnfield Lodge of Lynnfield. Deputy Grand Master William M. Babbitt presiding.
    • 1971-424: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. George E. Cox, Master of Lynnfield Lodge.
    • 1971-424: Address by the Acting Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1971-426ff: History of Lynnfield Lodge, by Wor. W. Douglas Whitehouse.
  • 10/02: 1971-437. North Adams. Centenary of Greylock Lodge.
    • 1971-438: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Louis G. Babeu, Master of Greylock Lodge.
    • 1971-438: Presentation of three fifty-year Veterans' Medals. Opening of a stone sealed in 1922 at the 50th Anniversary. Address by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1971-440: (Brief) History of Greylock Lodge, by Wor. William M. Allison.
  • 10/30: 1971-442. Auburn. Dedication of Masonic Temple.
    • 1971-443: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. George H. L. Carlson, Master of Joel H. Prouty Lodge.
    • 1971-443: Dedication of the Temple "in full form and ceremony in accordance with ancient usage."
    • 1971-443: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
  • 11/03: 1971-445. Spencer. Centenary of Spencer Lodge.
    • 1971-446: Grand Lodge opened at David Prouty Regional High School and was received by Wor. Charles R. Forkey, Master of Spencer Lodge.
    • 1971-446: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers. Presentations.
    • 1971-448ff: History of Spencer Lodge, by Rt. Wor. Clayton F. Fisher.
  • 11/11: 1971-469. New Bedford. 50th Anniversary of Quittacus Lodge.
    • 1971-470: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Robert W. Furnans, Master of Quittacus Lodge.
    • 1971-470: Address by the Grand Master; introduction of the four Charter Members, and presentation of six Fifty-Year Veterans' Medals. Remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1971-472ff: History of Quittacus Lodge, by Rt. Wor. James P. Warbasse, Jr.

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Dedication Plaque

  • 11/28: 1971-483. Boston. Laying of a Corner-stone of Knights of Columbus Building.
    • 1971-484: Grand Lodge opened at the Saint Bridget's School Auditorium, and paraded with members of Père Marquette Council #271 and state officers of Knights of Columbus to the building site at 66 N Street, South Boston.
    • 1971-484: Laying of corner-stone "in accordance with ancient form and ceremony in the presence of many interested spectators."
  • 12/13: 1971-557. Monson. 175th Anniversary of Thomas Lodge of Palmer.
    • 1971-558: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Clarence A. Carrington, Master of Thomas Lodge.
    • 1971-558: Address by the Grand Master, on the subject of Grand Master Isaiah Thomas. Presentations and remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1971-560ff: History of Thomas Lodge, by Wor. Horace H. Randlett.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston, 12/27/1971)

  • 1971-566: Opening and roll call.
  • 1971-573: Reception and introduction of guests, as well as Grand Representatives.
  • 1971-573: Presentation of a Henry Price Medal to Most Wor. Stanley A. Johnson, Grand Master of New Hampshire.
  • 1971-574: Report of Grand Secretary; 1,798 diplomas issued. List of lodges not represented in Grand Lodge in 1971, as well as the past 2 years.
  • 1971-575: Installation of Grand Master Vose. Installation of other Grand Officers.
  • 1971-577: Feast of St. John. Toasts and names of speakers:
    • 1971-578: The Grand Master.
    • 1971-581: Deputy Grand Master Arthur H. Melanson.
    • 1971-589: Grand Master William R. Knapp of New York.
    • 1971-592: Rt. Wor. Erwin D. Canham, Editor in Chief of the Christian Science Monitor.

LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1971

There were 47 districts in Massachusetts in 1971 (numbered 1 through 33), as well as districts for Chile, China, the Caribbean and the Canal Zone.

DISTRICT 1: Boston

Charles W. Nightingale, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-609

DISTRICT 2: Cambridge

C. Ralph Dixon, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-610

DISTRICT 2: Boston

Harold J. Kaswell, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-611

DISTRICT 3: Boston

Patten W. Dunn, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-612

DISTRICT 3: Chelsea

Ralph S. Cohen, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-613

DISTRICT 4: South Boston

William A. Wood, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-614

DISTRICT 4: Dorchester

Wendell R. Freeman, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-615

DISTRICT 4: Roxbury

Stephen Baker, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-616

DISTRICT 5: Waltham

J. Philip Berquist, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-617

DISTRICT 5: Brighton

Benjamin B. Worth, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-618

DISTRICT 6: Somerville

Mortimer A. French, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-619

DISTRICT 6: Arlington

Robert Johnston, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-620

DISTRICT 7: Malden

Richard C.F. Hastings, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-621

DISTRICT 7: Melrose

Philip E. Coyle, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-622

DISTRICT 8: Salem

W. Keith Butler, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-623

DISTRICT 8: Lynn

Leslie W. Bissett, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-624

DISTRICT 9: Gloucester

Carroll W. Wonson, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-625

DISTRICT 10: Newburyport

Lloyd S. Ray, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-626

DISTRICT 11: Lawrence

Richard A. Hale, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-627

DISTRICT 12: Lowell

Norman L. Staveley, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-628

DISTRICT 13: Fitchburg

Richard S. Sleeper, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-629

DISTRICT 13: Barre

Rodney S. Wilson, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-630

DISTRICT 14: Greenfield

Herbert H. Maynard, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-631

DISTRICT 15: North Adams

Harold L. Jones, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-632

DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield

John M. Watson, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-633

DISTRICT 17: Holyoke

Robert H. Edwards, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-634

DISTRICT 18: Chicopee

Gomer E. Bowen, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-635

DISTRICT 18: Springfield

Stanley C. Markey, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-636

DISTRICT 19: Palmer

Kenneth L. Collard, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-637

DISTRICT 20: Blackstone

Arthur W. Hill, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-638

DISTRICT 21: Brookfield

Ralph E. Quimby, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-639

DISTRICT 22: Worcester

G. Merton Christianson, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-640

DISTRICT 23: Natick

C. Theodore Whitley, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-641

DISTRICT 24: Marlboro

Alvin R. Piper, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-642

DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park

James M. McBride, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-643

DISTRICT 26: Quincy

Walter J. Hansen, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-644

DISTRICT 27: Plymouth

Robert B. O'Quin, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-645

DISTRICT 28: Taunton

Richard W. Phillips, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-646

DISTRICT 28: Attleboro

Richard D. Leggee, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-647

DISTRICT 29: Brockton

Lawrence S. Holbrook, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-648

DISTRICT 30: Fall River

Myron Rubinstein, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-649

DISTRICT 30: New Bedford

James P. Warbasse, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-650

DISTRICT 31: Nantucket

S. David Cronig, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-651

DISTRICT 32: Hyannis

Howard L. DeLano, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-652

DISTRICT 32: Provincetown

John R. Patrick, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-653

DISTRICT 33: Springfield

Joseph H. Kaufman, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-654

CANAL ZONE DISTRICT

Nathaniel Litvin, District Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-655

CHILE DISTRICT

Robert K. Fuhrimann, District Deputy Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-656

CHINA DISTRICT

Hyman Hodes, District Deputy Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 1971-657

CARIBBEAN DISTRICT

Numa B. Phillips, District Deputy Grand Master; 1 Lodge
Tabular: 1971-658


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