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1978


ARTHUR H. MELANSON, Grand Master

Charles A. Fritz, Jr., Deputy Grand Master
Brenton E. Tyler, Jr., Senior Grand Warden
Virgil W. Liberty, Junior Grand Warden


Contents

QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston)

  • 03/08: 1978-15;
  • 06/14: 1978-74;
  • 09/13: 1978-105;
  • 12/13: 1978-155; (Annual Communication)

03/08 Agenda

  • 1978-23: Report of Committee on Records.
  • 1977-34: Greetings to, and appointment of, Grand Representatives.

06/14 Agenda

  • 1978-83: Report of Committee on Records.
  • 1978-92: Presentation of a Joseph Warren Medal to Grand Chaplain Daniel A. Thurston. Appointment of Grand Representatives.

09/13 Agenda

  • 1978-114: Report of Committee on Records.
  • 1977-116: Greetings to, and appointment of, Grand Representatives.
  • 1977-122: Budget for 1979.

12/13 Agenda

Grand Master's Address

  • 03/08: 1978-35; opening remarks (including comments on the snow emergency); necrology; visitations; dispensations; Masonic education; "Participate in '78"; Masonic home.
  • 06/14: 1978-84; opening remarks; education, visitations; rulings and ritual changes; coming events; "Participate in '78".
  • 09/13: 1978-114; opening remarks; necrology; Feast of St. John; retirement of Grand Master's secretary and death of his successor; visitations; Grand Lodge trip; Grand Master's Appeal; Grand Master's Day at the Masonic Home; Education evaluation; newsletter; ritual changes; concerns.
  • 12/13: 1978-167; opening remarks; necrology; Grand Master's Appeal; Masonic Home; Service Committee; library and museum; presentation of three 75-year membership awards; visitations; new ciphers and other ritual changes; Grand Lodge newsletter; Grand Master's secretary; Library and Museum report; Department of Service; Board of Masonic Relief; Department of Education; audit; vists; medals.
  • 12/13: 1978-215; Grand Master's Objectives for 1979.

Lodge By-Law Changes

Necrologies and Memorials

  • NECROLOGIES:
    • 03/08: 1978-35; Rt. Wor. James Everette Jacob, Past District Grand Master, Canal Zone District.
    • 03/08: 1978-36; Rt. Wor. Robert Wendell Young, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/08: 1978-36; Rt. Wor. Austin Clifford Woodside, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/08: 1978-36; Rt. Wor. Thomas Guy Walters, Past Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/08: 1978-37; Rt. Wor. and Rev. Ralph Ernest Bayes, Past Grand Chaplain.
    • 03/08: 1978-37; Rt. Wor. Corodon Spaulding Fuller, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/08: 1978-37; Rt. Wor. Henry Savage Chase Cummings, Past Senior Grand Warden.
    • 03/08: 1978-38; Rt. Wor. George Merrill Ellis, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/08: 1978-38; Rt. Wor. Charles Frank Carbee, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/14: 1978-90; Rt. Wor. John Encarnacao Palmeira, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/14: 1978-91; Rt. Wor. Alfred LaMontagne, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/14: 1978-91; Rt. Wor. Frank McLain Hargraves, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/14: 1978-91; Rt. Wor. William Columbus Graft, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/14: 1978-91; Rt. Wor. Oliver Rutherford, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/14: 1978-92; Rt. Wor. Alvin William Ironside, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/13: 1978-115; Rt. Wor. Harold Lester Downing, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/13: 1978-115; Rt. Wor. Charles Henry Van Horn, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/13: 1978-115; Rt. Wor. Lawrence Francis Lindley, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/13: 1978-115; Rt. Wor. Harold Tuttle, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/13: 1978-116; Rt. Wor. Raymond Eugene Miskelly, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/13: 1978-167; Rt. Wor. Arnold Howell Baker, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/13: 1978-167; Rt. Wor. Leonard Brown Campbell, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/13: 1978-168; Rt. Wor. Harborne Wentworth Stuart, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/13: 1978-168; Rt. Wor. George Andrew Putney, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/13: 1978-168; Rt. Wor. Harry Edward Korelitz, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/13: 1978-169; Rt. Wor. Calvin Arthur Burger, Past Senior Grand Warden.
    • 12/13: 1978-169; Rt. Wor. Peter Archibald Day, Past Senior Grand Warden.
  • MEMORIALS:
    • 03/08: 1978-38; Rt. Wor. Henry Savage Chase Cummings, Past Senior Grand Warden, presented by Rt. Wor. Norman A. Ray, for the committee.
    • 03/08: 1978-40; Rt. Wor. James Everette Jacob, Past District Grand Master, Canal Zone District, presented by Rt Wor. Howard W. Osborn, for the committee.
    • 03/08: 1978-41; Rt. Wor. Thomas Guy Walters, Past Deputy Grand Master, presented by Most Wor. Herbert H. Jaynes, for the committee.
    • 12/13: 1978-169; Rt. Wor. Calvin Arthur Burger, Past Senior Grand Warden, presented by Rt. Wor. Roland E. Mosley, for the committee.

Petitions for Charters

Petitions for Consolidation

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

  • 02/25: 1978-1; Lowell. 50th Anniversary of William Sewall Gardner Lodge.
    • 1978-2: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Raymond W. LaPierre, Master of William Sewall Gardner Lodge.
    • 1978-2: Address by the Grand Master. Presentation of 50-year Veteran's Medal to Bro. Harry E. Hoyt, and presentation of 25-year pins. A plaque was presented to Wor. Bertrand A. McKittrick, the only living Charter Member. Presentation of a citation by Hon. Bro. Bruce N. Freeman, State Representative. Remarks by other Brethren.
    • 1978-4ff: History of William Sewall Gardner Lodge, 1953 to 1978, by Wor. Ralph H. House.
  • 04/03: 1978-51; Lynn. 50th Anniversary of Benjamin F. Arrington Lodge.
    • 1978-52: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Gerald L. MacLean, Master of Benjamin F. Arrington Lodge.
    • 1978-52: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brethren.
    • 1978-53: (04/01) 50th Anniversary Banquet in Swampscott; (04/02) Church Service at Maple Street United Methodist Church.
  • 04/08: 1978-54; Brockton. Centenary of St. George Lodge.
    • 1978-54: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Albert M. Grenier, Master of St. George Lodge.
    • 1978-55: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brethren.
    • 1978-55: Opening of sealed stone, dedicated by Past Grand Master Dudley H. Ferrell, at the lodge's 50th Anniversary in 1928. The stone was re-sealed for the 150th anniversary in 2028.
    • 1978-56: Banquet and all at the Ward 4 Improvement Association Hall.
    • 1978-54ff: History of St. George Lodge, 1953 to 1978, by Bro. Harold L. Melberg.
  • 05/20: 1978-59; Shrewsbury. 50th Anniversary of Matthew John Whittall Lodge and dedication of a Masonic Temple.
    • 1978-60: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Donald E. Benson, Master of Matthew John Whittall Lodge.
    • 1978-60: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brethren. Dedication of the Temple "in accordance with ancient form and ceremony."
    • 1978-61: Banquet and celebration at the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury.
    • 1978-61: Awards and presentations.
    • 1978-62ff: History of Matthew John Whittall Lodge, by Bro. Everett W. Harrington.
  • 06/27: 1978-98; Needham. Consolidation of Putnam and Moses Michael Hays Lodges as Moses Michael Hays Lodge.
    • 1978-99: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Brethren of both lodges, led by Wor. Harry L. Ginesky, Master of Moses Michael Hays Lodge.
    • 1978-99: Consolidation ceremony, described in detail.
    • 1976-104: Address by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
  • 09/15: 1978-133; Orleans. Mortgage burning ceremony for Universal Lodge.
    • 1978-134: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Alan W. Estabrook of Universal Lodge.
    • 1978-134: Mortgage Burning ceremony, with assistance from various Brothers.
    • 1978-134: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
  • 09/30: 1978-136; New Bedford. Centenary of Noquochoke Lodge of Westport.
    • 1978-137: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Robert A. Young, Master of Noquochoke Lodge.
    • 1978-137: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brethren.
    • 1978-138ff: Brief hostorical comments by Rt. Wor. Donald B. Carr.
  • 10/21: 1978-140; Montague. Centenary of Mechanic's Lodge and dedication of a Masonic Temple.
    • 1978-141: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Rt. Wor. James T. Lonergan, Master of Mechanic's Lodge.
    • 1978-141: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brethren. Dedication of the Temple "in accordance with ancient form and ceremony."
    • 1978-142: (10/22) Service of Divine Worship at First Congrgational Church of Turner's Falls, sermon by Most Wor. Arthur H. Melanson.
    • 1978-143ff: History of Mechanic's Lodge from 1953 to 1978, by Wor. Robert E. Wheeler.
  • 10/23: 1978-152; Hingham. 25th anniversary of Nantascot Lodge of Hull.
    • 1978-153: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Albert I. Swartz, Master of Nantascot Lodge.
    • 1978-153: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brethren. Recognition of charter members and Past Masters. Presentation of a Joseph Warren Medal to Wor. Albert I. Swartz.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston, 12/27/1978)

  • 1978-220: Opening and roll call.
  • 1978-226: Reception and introduction of guests, as well as Grand Representatives.
  • 1978-226: Report of Grand Secretary; 1,383 diplomas issued. List of lodges not represented in Grand Lodge in 1978, as well as the past 2 years.
  • 1978-227: Presentation of a past Grand Master's jewel to Grand Master Melanson.
  • 1978-227: Installation of Grand Master Melanson. Installation of other Grand Officers.
  • 1978-230: Feast of St. John. Toasts and names of speakers:

LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1978

There were 47 districts in Massachusetts in 1978 (numbered 1 through 33), as well as districts for Chile, China, the Caribbean and the Canal Zone.

DISTRICT 1: Boston

Arthur B. Wight, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-255

DISTRICT 2: Cambridge

Charles H. Taylor, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-256

DISTRICT 2: Boston

Ronald Rosenberg, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-257

DISTRICT 3: Boston

Paul E. Gerolstein, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-258

DISTRICT 3: Chelsea

Norman H. Shaw, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-259

DISTRICT 4: South Boston

Albert Sheafe, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-260

DISTRICT 4: Dorchester

Charles E. Norton, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-261

DISTRICT 4: Roxbury

Albert F. Moussab, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-262

DISTRICT 5: Waltham

David W. Lovering, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-263

DISTRICT 5: Brighton

John A. Musserian, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-264

DISTRICT 6: Somerville

Franklin G. Bartlett, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-265

DISTRICT 6: Arlington

Richard F. Norris, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-266

DISTRICT 7: Malden

Frank H. McDewell, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-267

DISTRICT 7: Melrose

Harold E. Mew, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-268

DISTRICT 8: Salem

Frank G. Williams, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-269

DISTRICT 8: Lynn

Winfred C. Zealor, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-270

DISTRICT 9: Gloucester

Harold W. Adams, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-271

DISTRICT 10: Newburyport

Ralph M. Woodcock, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-272

DISTRICT 11: Lawrence

Harold R. Boynton, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-273

DISTRICT 12: Lowell

W. Terence Stephens, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-274

DISTRICT 13: Fitchburg

Robert C. Keogh, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-275

DISTRICT 13: Barre

Raymond J. McLean, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-276

DISTRICT 14: Greenfield

James T. Lonergan, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-277

DISTRICT 15: North Adams

Norman W. Miller, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-278

DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield

Benjamin G. Robinson, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-279

DISTRICT 17: Holyoke

William T. Miles, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-280

DISTRICT 18: Chicopee

Clarke F. Harrington, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-281

DISTRICT 18: Springfield

Edward M. Avery, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1977-282

DISTRICT 19: Palmer

Henry E. Ludlam, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-283

DISTRICT 20: Blackstone

Elton C. Jones, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-284

DISTRICT 21: Brookfield

Robert E. Magill, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-285

DISTRICT 22: Worcester

Clifford A. Parker, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-286

DISTRICT 23: Natick

Wallace R. Walker, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-287

DISTRICT 24: Marlboro

Meldon E. Niemi, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-288

DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park

Raymond C. Berry, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-289

DISTRICT 26: Quincy

Robert L. Steadman, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-290

DISTRICT 27: Plymouth

Richard A. Melvin, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-291

DISTRICT 28: Taunton

Robert W. Williams, III, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-292

DISTRICT 28: Attleboro

Richard K. Stephenson, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-293

DISTRICT 29: Brockton

Ara Manoogian, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-294

DISTRICT 30: Fall River

Linville A. Slone, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-295

DISTRICT 30: New Bedford

William H. Dormer, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-296

DISTRICT 31: Nantucket

Giles H. Dunn, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-297

DISTRICT 32: Hyannis

Kendall G. Jones, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-298

DISTRICT 32: Provincetown

Douglas C. Park, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-299

DISTRICT 33: Springfield

Francis G. Watson, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-300

CANAL ZONE DISTRICT

Thomas C. Peterson, District Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-301

CHILE DISTRICT

Oscar E. Gibson, District Deputy Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-302

CHINA DISTRICT

Alphonse Rigod, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1978-303

CARIBBEAN DISTRICT

Robert J. Aven, District Deputy Grand Master; 1 Lodge
Tabular: 1978-304


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