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1996

ARTHUR E. JOHNSON, Grand Master

Roger W. Pageau, Deputy Grand Master
E. Joel Peterson, Senior Grand Warden
Robert F. Doherty, Junior Grand Warden


Contents

QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston)

  • 03/13: 1996-1;
  • 06/12: 1996-143;
  • 09/11: 1996-189;
  • 12/11: 1996-239; (Annual Communication)

03/13 Agenda

  • 1996-9: Presentation of a Veterans' Medal to Rt. Wor. and Rev. Oscar A. Guinn, Jr., Grand Chaplain.
  • 1996-13: Greetings to, and appointment of, Grand Representatives.
  • 1996-15: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1996-16: Presentations.

06/12 Agenda

  • 1996-152: Greetings to, and appointment of, Grand Representatives.
  • 1996-163: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1996-166: Presentations.

09/11 Agenda

  • 1996-197: Greetings to, and appointment of, Grand Representatives.
  • 1996-202: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1996-207: Budget for 1997 (motion only).
  • 1996-207: Presentations.

12/11 Agenda

Grand Constitutions Amedment Proposals

  • 03/13: 1996-15; Proposed changes to the Grand Constitutions, Section 508 (Masonic Burial)
    • 06/12: 1996-165; approved.

Grand Master's Address

  • 03/13: 1996-18; opening remarks; visitations and installations; candidate instruction; scholarship program; Masonic awareness.
  • 06/12: 1996-166; opening remarks; loss of Bro. Robert C. Patey; scholarships; Grand Master's Fair; Trowel.
  • 09/11: 1996-209; opening remarks; Acting Grand Secretary Paul W. Rolston; calendar; scholarships; CHIP; Masonic Forum and candidate instuction.
  • 12/11: 1996-258; opening remarks; Masonic Home; One-Day Class; new Grand Wardens; Masonic Education; Library; Masonic Home; audit; visits; medals.

Lodge By-Law Changes

Necrologies and Memorials

  • NECROLOGIES:
    • 03/13: 1996-12; Rt. Wor. Alvah Douglas Gardiner, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/13: 1996-12; Rt. Wor. Richard Goulding, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/13: 1996-12; Rt. Wor. Clarence Warren Holway, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/13: 1996-12; Rt. Wor. James Krigman, Past Junior Grand Warden.
    • 03/13: 1996-13; Rt. Wor. David Alexander Staples, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/12: 1996-153; Rt. Wor. Hubert Edwin James Berry, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/12: 1996-153; Rt. Wor. Leonard Paul Davis, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/12: 1996-153; Rt. Wor. Edward Rudolph Kussmaul, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/12: 1996-154; Rt. Wor. Robert Collier Patey, Past Senior Grand Warden, Past Grand Marshal, Grand Secretary.
    • 06/12: 1996-154; Rt. Wor. Spencer Wainwright Shaw, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/12: 1996-154; Rt. Wor. Brenton Eugene Tyler, Jr., Past Senior Grand Warden, Past Grand Marshal.
    • 09/11: 1996-198; Rt. Wor. Carl Robert Bohn, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/11: 1996-198; Rt. Wor. Ralph Bruce Duncan, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Past Grand Steward.
    • 09/11: 1996-198; Rt. Wor. Oscar Hilding Hagg, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/11: 1996-199; Rt. Wor. Alexander Harding, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/11: 1996-199; Rt. Wor. Willard Hughes Phillips, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/11: 1996-199; Rt. Wor. Raymond Everett Smith, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/11: 1996-199; Rt. Wor. Philip Hamilton Warren, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/11: 1996-255; Rt. Wor. Kenneth Lounsbury Collard, Past Junior Grand Warden.
    • 12/11: 1996-255; Rt. Wor. Alvin Alexis LaRoche, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/11: 1996-255; Rt. Wor. Norman Weir Miller, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/11: 1996-256; Rt. Wor. Frederick Newton Stiteler, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.

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Past Grand Master Eaton

Petitions for Charters

Petitions for Dispensation for New Lodges

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

  • 03/16: 1996-1. Burlington. 200th Anniversary of Washington Lodge of Lexington.
    • 1996-22: Grand Lodge opened at the Burlington Marriott Hotel.
    • 1996-22: Anniversary banquet. Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers. Presentations.
    • 1996-24ff: detailed excerpt of the history of Washington Lodge, by Wor. Robert Domingue.
  • 04/27: 1996-37. Provincetown. 200th Anniversary of King Hiram's Lodge. Senior Grand Warden E. Joel Peterson presiding.
    • 1996-37: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. James J. Theriault, Master of King Hiram's Lodge.
    • 1996-38: Master Mason Degree by the Paul Revere Colonial Degree Team.
    • 1996-38: Presentations and remarks by the Acting Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1996-39ff: detailed excerpt of Every First Monday, a history of King Hiram's Lodge, by Wor. James Theriault. Note: this document includes a number of biographies of Past Masters of the Lodge.
  • 04/27: 1996-89. Marlborough. Uniting of St. Bernard and United Brethren, as United Brethren.
    • 1996-90: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the two Lodges.
    • 1996-90: Merger ceremony.
    • 1996-90: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
  • 05/10: 1996-93. East Bridgewater. 50th Anniversary of Wampatuck Lodge.
    • 1996-94: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Brethren and guests of Wampatuck Lodge.
    • 1996-94: Remarks by the Grand Master and ther Brothers. Presentations.
    • 1996-96ff: History of Wampatuck Lodge, by Bro. Roy J. Coleman.
  • 06/08: 1996-137. Worcester. 75th Anniversary of Isaiah Thomas Lodge.
    • 1996-137: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Joseph F. Paparella, Master of Isaiah Thomas Lodge.
    • 1996-138: Remarks by Bro. Oliver Chapman, of the Antiquarian Society (founded by Most Wor. Isaiah Thomas).
    • 1996-138: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1996-139ff: History of Isaiah Thomas Lodge, by Bro. Leonard Kuniholm.
  • 06/15: 1996-169. Manchester. 75th Anniversary of Manchester Lodge.
    • 1996-170: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Todd P. Crane, Master of Manchester Lodge.
    • 1996-170: Remarks by the Grand Master of other Brothers. Presentations.
    • 1996-171ff: History of Manchester Lodge, by Wor. Fred P. Nickless, Jr.
  • 08/17: 1996-177. Belchertown. Cornerstone Laying and Hall Dedication.
    • 1996-178: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Anthony J. Papirio, Jr., Master of Vernon Lodge.
    • 1996-178: Dedication of the building "in accordance with ancient usages."
    • 1996-178: Presentations.
  • 09/04: 1996-181. Rehoboth. Uniting of Netop and Eastern Star, as Eastern Star.
    • 1996-182: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the two Lodges.
    • 1996-182: Merger ceremony.
    • 1996-182: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
  • 10/05: 1996-213. Scituate. Uniting of Nantascot and Satuit, as Satuit.
    • 1996-213: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the two Lodges.
    • 1996-214: Merger ceremony (not described).
    • 1996-214: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
  • 10/26: 1996-227. Newtonville. Centenary of Masonic Hall.
    • 1996-228: Grand Lodge opened at the Newtonville Masonic Hall.
    • 1996-228: Rededication ceremony. Remarks and presentations.
  • 11/12: 1996-231. Newtonville. 125th Anniversary of Beth-Horon Lodge.
    • 1996-232: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Douglas C. Morgan, Master of Beth-Horon Lodge.
    • 1996-232: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1996-233ff: Epilogue, a history of Beth-Horon Lodge 1971-1996, by Rt. Wor. Peter G. Richter.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston, 12/27/1996)

  • 1996-303: Opening and roll call.
  • 1996-308: Reception of guests, including Grand Representatives.
  • 1996-308: Report of Grand Secretary; 772 diplomas issued. List of lodges not represented in Grand Lodge in 1996, as well as the past 2 years.
  • 1996-310: Installation of Grand Master Arthur E. Johnson. Installation of other Grand Officers.
  • 1996-312: Feast of St. John. Toasts and names of speakers:
    • 1996-312: The Grand Master.
    • 1996-313: Deputy Grand Master Robert L. Steadman.
    • 1996-315: Most Wor. Durwood I. Greenwood, Grand Master of Ontario.
    • 1996-316: Most Wor. Donald J. Van Kirk, Grand Master of Michigan.
    • 1996-317: Wor. and Rev. Peter C. Corea, Grand Chaplain.

LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1996

There were 45 districts in Massachusetts in 1996 (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: 1996-A3

DISTRICT 2: Cambridge

Neal A. Winston, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A4

DISTRICT 2: Boston

David D. Honick, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A5

DISTRICT 3: Boston

James E. Dixon, Sr., District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A6

DISTRICT 3: Chelsea

John M. Kandres, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A7

DISTRICT 4: Boston

Stephen F. McDonough, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A8

DISTRICT 5: Waltham

John E. Eldert, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A9

DISTRICT 5: Brighton

Paul E. Kennedy, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A10

DISTRICT 6: Somerville

Bernard M. McGinnity, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A11

DISTRICT 6: Arlington

Donald W. Carriger, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A12

DISTRICT 7: Malden

Donald A. Bates, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A13

DISTRICT 7: Melrose

Andrew C. Maninos, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A14

DISTRICT 8: Salem

Neil S. Mitchell, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A15

DISTRICT 8: Lynn

John W. Burt, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A16

DISTRICT 9: Gloucester

J. Gregory A. Hill, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A17

DISTRICT 10: Newburyport

James H. Hastings, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A18

DISTRICT 11: Lawrence

Allen M. Zecchini, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A19

DISTRICT 12: Lowell

Kenneth S. Gendall, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A20

DISTRICT 13: Fitchburg

Alvin A. LaRoche, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A21

DISTRICT 13: Barre

Fabian R. Trudeau, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A22

DISTRICT 14: Greenfield

Armond J. LaBelle, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A23

DISTRICT 15: North Adams

Ralph L. Sherman, District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A24

DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield

Paul A. Moore, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A25

DISTRICT 17: Holyoke

Joseph B. Sokoloski, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A26

DISTRICT 18: Chicopee

Paul D. Ramey, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A27

DISTRICT 18: Springfield

Donald E. Keene, Sr., District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A28

DISTRICT 19: Palmer

Douglas J. Frye, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A29

DISTRICT 20: Blackstone

Craig S. Wallace, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A30

DISTRICT 21: Brookfield

Samuel R. Cook, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A31

DISTRICT 22: Worcester

Richard S. Townsend, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A32

DISTRICT 23: Natick

Wallace Jack Bennett, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A33

DISTRICT 24: Marlboro

Richard E. Manelis, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A34

DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park

Russell W. May, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A35

DISTRICT 26: Quincy

Lloyd A. Williams, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A36

DISTRICT 27: Plymouth

Richard F. Faust, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A37

DISTRICT 28: Taunton

Vernon S. Bowers, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A38

DISTRICT 28: Attleboro

Lawrence E. Williams, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A39

DISTRICT 29: Brockton

David J. Dick, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A40

DISTRICT 30: Fall River

Barry S. Novek, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A41

DISTRICT 30: New Bedford

Harold L. Gerard, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A42

DISTRICT 31: Nantucket

George G. Martin, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A43

DISTRICT 32: Hyannis

William F. Carr, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A44

DISTRICT 32: Provincetown

E. Erik Erickson, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges + 1 U.D.
Tabular: 1996-A45

DISTRICT 33: Springfield

F. Carey Miller, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A46

PANAMA CANAL DISTRICT

James E. Cook, District Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-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: 1996-A48

CHINA DISTRICT

Joe A. Diele, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1996-A49

CARIBBEAN DISTRICT

Aston Wright, District Deputy Grand Master; 1 Lodge
Tabular: 1996-A50


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