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1995

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DAVID W. LOVERING, Grand Master

Robert H. Hartley, Deputy Grand Master
Arthur E. Johnson, Senior Grand Warden
Robert W. Clarke, Junior Grand Warden

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


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R. W. Arthur E. Johnson, Senior Grand Warden; Grand Master. M. W. David W. Lovering; and R. W. Robert H. Hartley, Deputy Grand Master.
Back row: R. W. Robert W. Clarke, Junior Grand Warden; R. W. E. Joel Peterson, Grand Marshal; R. W. Robert M. Blake, Grand Treasurer, and R. W. Robert C. Patey, Grand Secretary.


Contents

QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston)

  • 03/08: 1995-21;
  • 06/14: 1995-96;
  • 09/13: 1995-160;
  • 12/13: 1995-281; (Annual Communication)

03/08 Agenda

  • 1995-31: Greetings to Grand Representatives.
  • 1995-31: Recognition of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
  • 1995-33: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1995-43: Presentations.

06/14 Agenda

  • 1995-104: Reception of Prince Hall Grand Lodge Officers; remarks by Most Wor. Edgar R. McLean, Grand Master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
  • 1995-110: Greetings to, and appointment of, Grand Representatives.
  • 1995-118: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1995-118: Presentation of a Henry Price Medal to Most Ex. Frank G. Williams, Jr., Grand High Priest.
  • 1995-121: Other presentations.

09/13 Agenda

  • 1995-169: Greetings to, and appointment of, Grand Representatives.
  • 1995-170: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1995-171: Discipline.
  • 1995-172: Budget for 1996.
  • 1995-176: Presentations.

12/13 Agenda

Grand Constitutions Amedment Proposals

  • 12/13: 1995-304; Proposed changes to the Grand Constitutions, Sections 223, 236, 312, 329, 331, 407, 508, 509, 510-521, 703, 713.

Grand Master's Address

  • 03/08: 1995-44; Prince Hall recognition; DeMolay Brunch; Grand Master's Country Fair; Long Range Planning Committee; membership; Grand Master's Award; State House replica.
  • 06/14: 1995-122; Welcome to Prince Hall; County Fair; Scholarship programs; sons and fathers; cornerstone of State House.
  • 09/13: 1995-177; opening remarks; budget; calendar; scholarship; candidate instruction (abolition of the classes at Lodge of Instruction); Shrine band; Masonic Awareness.
  • 12/13: 1995-318; opening remarks; building improvements; organization; Scholarship Program; large initiate class; Prince Hall; events; Masonic Awareness; closing remarks; Service; Education; Library; Masonic Home; audit; visits; medals.

Lodge By-Law Changes

  • 09/13: 1995-168;
    • Full Codes : none.
    • Amendments: Doric; approved.

Necrologies and Memorials

  • NECROLOGIES:
    • 03/08: 1995-32; Rt. Wor. Henry Brauneis, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/08: 1995-32; Rt. Wor. William Weeks Cruwys, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/08: 1995-32; Rt. Wor. Henry Brauneis, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/08: 1995-32; Rt. Wor. Henry Dietz Ramm, Past Senior Grand Warden.
    • 03/08: 1995-33; Rt. Wor. Wendell Arthur Shepard, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Past Grand Standard Bearer.
    • 03/08: 1995-33; Rt. Wor. William John Ziaja, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/08: 1995-33; Rt. Wor. William John Ziaja, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/14: 1995-111; Rt. Wor. Lyle Roger Drenth, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/14: 1995-111; Rt. Wor. Abraham Morris Rich, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/13: 1995-169; Rt. Wor. Donald Bernard Carr, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/13: 1995-169; Rt. Wor. James Charles Sirios, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/13: 1995-170; Rt. Wor. Earl Gordon Veino, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/13: 1995-170; Rt. Wor. Warren Nelson Welch, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/13: 1995-295; Rt. Wor. Marshall Wesley Bates, Sr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/13: 1995-296; Rt. Wor. Eugene C. Blanchard, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Past Grand Steward.
    • 12/13: 1995-296; Rt. Wor. Malcolm Piper Gould, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/13: 1995-296; Rt. Wor. Frank Hill, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/13: 1995-296; Rt. Wor. Everett Stanley Martin, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/13: 1995-297; Rt. Wor. Russell MacFarland Blackmer, Past District Deputy Grand Master.

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Past Grand Master Whitfield Johnson

Petitions for Charters

  • 03/08: 1995-40. Petition by Sibert and Balboa, as Gatun; granted. Charter amended, 1995-41.


SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

  • 02/11: 1995-1. Shelburne Falls. 200th Anniversary of Republican Lodge of Greenfield.
    • 1995-1: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Rt. Wor. Edward F. Stange, Master of Republican Lodge.
    • 1995-2: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers. Presentations.
    • 1995-3ff: Very detailed History of Republican Lodge, by Wor. Lawrence Kent.
  • 04/21: 1995-47. Lynn. 75th Anniversary of Bethlehem Lodge.
    • 1995-48: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. George W. Smith, Master of Bethlehem Lodge.
    • 1995-48: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1995-48: Memorials for departed Brothers. Presentations.

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Royal Arch Window

  • 04/23: 1995-51. Charlton. Dedication of Royal Arch Stained Glass Window.
    • 1995-52: Grand Lodge opened and proceeded into the Masonic Home Chapel, where the officers of the Grand Chapter were assembled.
    • 1995-52: Dedication of the stained glass window "in accordance with ancient usages."
    • 1995-52: Church Service commemorating the dedication, with Most Ex. Frank G. Williams, Jr., Grand High Priest, officiating. Sermon by Rt. Wor. and Rev. Oscar A. Guinn, Jr.
    • 1995-53: Remarks by the Grand Master.
  • 04/29: 1995-54. Merrimac. 125th Anniversary of Bethany Lodge.
    • 1995-54: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Glenn W. Coffin, Master of Bethany Lodge.
    • 1995-54: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers. Presentations, including a Paul Revere Bowl presented by Wor. John J. Demmer of Merrimack Lodge.
    • 1995-56ff: History of Bethany Lodge, by Wor. Merton E. Chute.
  • 05/03: 1995-59. Braintree. Uniting of Delta, The Lodge of Eleusis, and and Quincy, as Delta.
    • 1995-60: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the three Lodges.
    • 1995-60: Merger ceremony, described in detail.
    • 1995-64: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
  • 05/06: 1995-66. Boston. 225th Anniversary of The Massachusetts Lodge.
    • 1995-67: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. David F. Howard, Master of The Massachusetts Lodge.
    • 1995-67: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers. Presentations.
    • 1995-69ff: History of The Massachusetts Lodge, 1970-1995.
  • 05/30: 1995-75. New Bedford. Brotherhood Night at Wamsutta Lodge, in conjunction with Union Lodge #4, Prince Hall of Massachusetts.
    • 1995-76: Grand Lodge opened and was received, along with Most Wor. Edgar R. MacLean, Prince Hall Grand Master of Massachusetts, by the brethren of Wamsutta Lodge.
    • 1995-76: Remarks by many Brothers.
  • 05/31: 1995-79. Balboa. Uniting of Sibert and Balboa, as Gatun. District Grand Master Guy U. Hall presiding.
    • 1995-79: District Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the three Lodges.
    • 1995-80: Merger ceremony, described in brief.
    • 1995-64: Charge by the District Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
  • 06/09: 1995-82. Framingham. 200th Anniversary of Middlesex Lodge.
    • 1995-82: Grand Lodge opened at the Village Hall in Framingham and marched to the Framingham Historical Society Building, where it was received by Wor. Charles T. Moses of Middlesex Lodge.
    • 1995-83: Description of the events of the Bicentennial Celebation.
    • 1995-83: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1995-84ff: Summary History of Middlesex Lodge, by Wor. Richard E. Manelis.
  • 06/17: 1995-125. Boston. 200th Anniversary of Columbian Lodge.
    • 1995-126: Grand Lodge opened at the State House, Boston, and was received by the Brethren of Columbian Lodge.
    • 1995-126: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1995-129ff: History of Columbian Lodge.
  • 06/26: 1995-138. Uniting of Star of Bethlehem and Winthrop, as Star of Bethlehem.
    • 1995-139: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the two Lodges.
    • 1995-139: Merger ceremony.
    • 1995-139: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
  • 07/04: 1995-141. Boston. Re-laying of State House Cornerstone.
    • 1995-142: Grand Lodge opened and proceeded to the Old State House, and then participated in a parade to the site of the State House Cornerstone.
    • 1995-143: Cornerstone laying ceremony, using a trowel made by Paul Revere and used by Lafayette at the Bunker Hill Monument Dedication.
  • 09/08: 1995-151. Taunton. Uniting of Ezra and King David, as King David.
    • 1995-152: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the two Lodges.
    • 1995-152: Merger ceremony.
    • 1995-152: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
  • 09/09: 1995-154. Springfield. 125th Anniversary of Elm-Belcher Lodge of Agawam, and mortgage burning.
    • 1995-154: Grand Lodge opened at the Melha Shrine Temple, and was received by Wo. William J. Bessette, Master of Elm-Belcher Lodge.
    • 1995-155: Mortgage burning ceremony.
    • 1995-155: Remarks by the Grand Master, as well as the Hon. Christopher Johnson, Mayor of Agawam; remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1995-156ff: History of Elm-Belcher Lodge.
  • 09/23: 1995-181, 1995-187. Lee and Great Barrington. 200th Anniversary of Cincinnatus and Evening Star Lodges.
    • 1995-181: Reception of Grand Lodge at Evening Star Lodge, and the dedication of a plaque commemorating the first meeting place in Lenox.
    • 1995-182: Reception of Grand Lodge at Cincinnatus Lodge, and the dedication of a plaque commemorating the first meeting place in New Marlborough.
    • 1995-182: Dinner reception at the Pittsfield Hilton Hotel in Pittsfield. Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1995-183ff: History of Cincinnatus Lodge. note some truncation before Page 1995-188.
    • 1995-200ff: History of Evening Star Lodge.
  • 09/27: 1995-228. Russell. Uniting of Huntington and Federal, as Huntington-Federal.
    • 1995-228: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the two Lodges.
    • 1995-229: Merger ceremony.
    • 1995-229: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
  • 10/07: 1995-230. Halifax. 125th Anniversary of Puritan Lodge ofEast Bridgewater.
    • 1995-230: Grand Lodge opened at the Country Club of Halifax and was received by the Brothers of Puritan Lodge.
    • 1995-231: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1995-232ff: History of Puritan Lodge, 1970-1995.
  • 11/10: 1995-236. Wilbraham. 125th Anniversary of Newton.
    • 1995-237: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Philmore H. Smith, Jr., Master of Newton Lodge.
    • 1995-237: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1995-239ff: History of Newton Lodge, by Wor. Frederick M. Cohn, Jr.
  • 11/13: 1995-266. Lexington. 125th Anniversary of Simon W. Robinson.
    • 1995-267: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Ernest A. Bean, Master of Simon W. Robinson Lodge.
    • 1995-267: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1995-269ff: History of Simon W. Robinson Lodge by Wor. Kenneth M. Smith.
  • 11/17: 1995-274. Cambridge. Constitution of Logia America Lodge.
    • 1995-275: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Brethren of Logia America.
    • 1995-275: Constitution of the Lodge.
    • 1995-275: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brethren.
    • 1995-276: Officers and Charter Members of Logia America.
  • 11/18: 1995-278. Bourne. Hall dedication.
    • 1995-279: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Brethren of Cawnacome Sunshine Lodge.
    • 1995-279: Dedication of the building "in full form ceremony in accordance with ancient usage."
    • 1995-279: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
  • 12/21: 1995-369. Boston. 150th Anniversary of Mount Tabor Lodge.
    • 1995-370: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Edward Newpol, Master of Mount Tabor Lodge.
    • 1995-370: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston, 12/27/1995)

  • 1995-372: Opening and roll call.
  • 1995-378: Reception of guests, including Grand Representatives.
  • 1995-379: Address by Most Wor. Mozafar Jandahi, Grand Master of Iran (reproduced in full).
  • 1995-380: Report of Grand Secretary; 859 diplomas issued. List of lodges not represented in Grand Lodge in 1995, as well as the past 2 years.
  • 1995-382: Installation of Grand Master Arthur E. Johnson. Installation of other Grand Officers.
  • 1995-384: Feast of St. John. Toasts and names of speakers:
    • 1995-385: The Grand Master.
    • 1995-385: Deputy Grand Master Roger W. Pageau.
    • 1995-387: Ill. Robert O. Ralston, Sovereign Grand Commander, AASR NMJ.

LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1995

There were 45 districts in Massachusetts in 1995 (numbered 1 through 33), as well as districts for Chile, China, the Caribbean and Panama.

DISTRICT 1: Boston

Homer M. Shellenberger, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A3

DISTRICT 2: Cambridge

Neal A. Winston, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A4

DISTRICT 2: Boston

George F. Shelton, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A5

DISTRICT 3: Boston

James R. Goodwin, District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A6

DISTRICT 3: Chelsea

John M. Kandres, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A7

DISTRICT 4: Boston

Stephen F. McDonough, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A8

DISTRICT 5: Waltham

John E. Eldert, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A9

DISTRICT 5: Brighton

Kenneth R. Blake, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A10

DISTRICT 6: Somerville

Paul A. Lund, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A11

DISTRICT 6: Arlington

Donald W. Carriger, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A12

DISTRICT 7: Malden

Richard W. Burgess, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A13

DISTRICT 7: Melrose

Andrew C. Maninos, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A14

DISTRICT 8: Salem

Neil S. Mitchell, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A15

DISTRICT 8: Lynn

John R. Blaney, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A16

DISTRICT 9: Gloucester

John A. Truesdale, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A17

DISTRICT 10: Newburyport

James H. Hastings, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A18

DISTRICT 11: Lawrence

Allen M. Zecchini, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A19

DISTRICT 12: Lowell

William A. Hamm, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A20

DISTRICT 13: Fitchburg

Alvin A. LaRoche, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A21

DISTRICT 13: Barre

Ronald J. Charland, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A22

DISTRICT 14: Greenfield

Russell W. May, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A23

DISTRICT 15: North Adams

Robert W. Murdock, District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A24

DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield

Paul A. Moore, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A25

DISTRICT 17: Holyoke

Joseph B. Sokoloski, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A26

DISTRICT 18: Chicopee

Joseph N. Westcott, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A27

DISTRICT 18: Springfield

George P. Nay, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A28

DISTRICT 19: Palmer

Warren H. Johnson, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A29

DISTRICT 20: Blackstone

Craig S. Wallace, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A30

DISTRICT 21: Brookfield

Herbert F. Johnson, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A31

DISTRICT 22: Worcester

Richard S. Townsend, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A32

DISTRICT 23: Natick

Roger W. Pageau, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A33

DISTRICT 24: Marlboro

Alexander W. MacNeil, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A34

DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park

Russell W. May, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A35

DISTRICT 26: Quincy

Lloyd A. Williams, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A36

DISTRICT 27: Plymouth

Dexter L. Gasper, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A37

DISTRICT 28: Taunton

William C. Allison, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A38

DISTRICT 28: Attleboro

Robert L. Reid, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A39

DISTRICT 29: Brockton

David J. Dick, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A40

DISTRICT 30: Fall River

Arthur Medeiros, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A41

DISTRICT 30: New Bedford

Harold L. Gerard, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A42

DISTRICT 31: Nantucket

George G. Martin, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A43

DISTRICT 32: Hyannis

Peter R. Smith, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A44

DISTRICT 32: Provincetown

E. Erik Erickson, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A45

DISTRICT 33: Springfield

F. Carey Miller, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A46

PANAMA CANAL DISTRICT

Guy U. Hall, District Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A47

  • Sojourners (Cristobal, Canal Zone, 1912)
  • Ancon (Ancon, Canal Zone, 1913)
  • Gatun (Empire, Canal Zone, 1915) merged 05/31

CHILE DISTRICT

Daniel E. Cerda, District Deputy Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A48

CHINA DISTRICT

Joe A. Diele, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A49

CARIBBEAN DISTRICT

Aston Wright, District Deputy Grand Master; 1 Lodge
Tabular: 1995-A50


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