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1997

ARTHUR E. JOHNSON, Grand Master

Robert L. Steadman, Deputy Grand Master
Robert J. Leach, Senior Grand Warden
Frederick H. Schulenberg, Junior Grand Warden



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Seated: R. W. Robert J. Leach, Senior Grand Warden; Grand Master Arthur E. Johnson; R. W. Robert L. Steadman, Deputy Grand Master.
Standing: R. W. Frederick H. Schulenburg, Junior Grand Warden; R. W. Louis A. Harmon, Grand Marshal; R. W. Robert M. Blake, Grand Treasurer; R. W. Paul W. Rolston, Grand Secretary.

Contents

QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston)

  • 03/12: 1997-11;
  • 06/11: 1997-85;
  • 09/10: 1997-125;
  • 12/10: 1997-173; (Annual Communication)

03/12 Agenda

  • 1997-28: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1997-34: Presentations.

06/11 Agenda

  • 1997-99: Greetings to Grand Representatives.
  • 1997-99: Recognition of the Grand Lodges of Benin, Prince Hall of Connecticut, and Russia.
  • 1997-101: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1997-102: Presentations.

09/10 Agenda

  • 1997-135: Suspension of the charter of William Whiting Lodge.
  • 1997-138: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1997-141: Budget for 1998 (motion only).
  • 1997-141: Presentations.

12/10 Agenda

Grand Master's Address

  • 03/12: 1997-35; opening remarks; townhouses at the Masonic Home; Masonic Leadership Institute; CHIP program; Masonic Awareness.
  • 06/11: 1997-102; opening remarks; Grand MAster's Fair; Scholarships; Overlook renovation; suspension of officers of William Whiting Lodge.
  • 09/10: 1997-142; opening remarks; Grand Lodge Museum; calendar; CHIP program; Grand Master's Fair.
  • 12/10: 1997-198; opening remarks; death of Past Grand Master Master Maxwell; Rainbow and DeMolay; Eagle Scout miniature; one-day class; Masonic Education and Training; Service; Library; Masonic Home; insurance committee; scholarship committee; visits; medals.

Lodge By-Law Changes

Necrologies and Memorials

  • NECROLOGIES:
    • 03/12: 1997-20; Rt. Wor. Harold Wallace Adams, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/12: 1997-21; Rt. Wor. William Bradford Carey, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Past Grand Steward.
    • 03/12: 1997-21; Rt. Wor. Stephen Henry Noyes, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/12: 1997-21; Rt. Wor. E. Clayton Steeves, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/11: 1997-100; Rt. Wor. Manson Hildreth Carter, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/11: 1997-100; Rt. Wor. Kenneth William Dietz, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/11: 1997-100; Rt. Wor. Charles Stuart Hartig, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/11: 1997-101; Rt. Wor. Nils Oscar Bruno Pearson, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/11: 1997-101; Rt. Wor. Arthur Potter, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Past Grand Standard Bearer.
    • 09/10: 1997-135; Rt. Wor. Carl John Ludwig, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/10: 1997-135; Rt. Wor. Russell Winslow May, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/10: 1997-136; Rt. Wor. Lane Ellison Wheaton, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/10: 1997-188; Rt. Wor. George Alfred Houston, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/10: 1997-188; Rt. Wor. Richard King Stephenson, Past District Deputy Grand Master.

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Past Grand Master Maxwell

Petitions for Charters

Petitions for Dispensation for New Lodges

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

  • 01/25: 1997-1. Balboa. Visit to the District Grand Lodge of Panama.
    • 1997-2: Grand Lodge opened and was welcomed by Rt. Wor. James E. Cook, District Grand Master.
    • 1997-2: Quarterly comunication and Installation. Reception of Most Wor. Felipe Ariel Rodriguez, Grand Master of Panama.
    • 1997-3: Presentations.
  • 01/27: 1997-5. Balboa. Visit to District of Panama Lodge of Instruction.
    • 1997-5: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Christopher L.E. Glasscock, Master of the Lodge of Instruction.
    • 1997-6: Officer's Forum and discussion.
    • 1997-6: Address by the Grand Master.
  • 01/30: 1997-9. Balboa. District Table Lodge.
    • 1997-9: Grand Lodge opened at the El Panama Hotel in Panama City, where the Lodges of the district were assembled. Welcome by Rt. Wor. James E. Cook, District Grand Master.
    • 1997-10: Dinner and presentations.
  • 04/05: 1997-43. Quincy. 150th Anniversary of St. Paul's-Algonquin Lodge of Braintree.
    • 1997-44: Grand Lodge opened and was welcomed by Wor. Richard S. Fredholm, Master of St. Paul's-Algonquin Lodge.
    • 1997-44: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
  • 05/03: 1997-47. Marshfield. Hall Dedication and Mortgage Burning Ceremony.
    • 1997-48: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. David Frederick D'Amato, Master of Daniel Webster Lodge.
    • 1997-48: Mortgage burning and Lodge Room Dedication.
    • 1997-48: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
  • 05/17: 1997-51. Concord. 200th Anniversary of Corinthian Lodge.
    • 1997-52: Grand Lodge opened at the Elks Lodge in Concord.
    • 1997-52: Proclamation from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the town of Concord.
    • 1997-52: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1997-53ff: History of Corinthian Lodge.
  • 05/24: 1997-69. Greenfield. Cornerstone Laying and Building Dedication.
    • 1997-70: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Lawrence George Kent, Master of Republican Lodge.
    • 1997-70: Building dedication. Presentations. Dedication of a time capsule.
    • 1997-70: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
  • 05/31: 1997-73. Cotuit. 125th Anniversary of Mariners' Lodge.
    • 1997-73: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Dwight C. Bowman, Master of Mariners' Lodge.
    • 1997-74: Poetic and musical presentations.
    • 1997-74: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1997-75ff: History of Mariners' Lodge, with a number of biographical sketches.
  • 06/07: 1997-83. Saugus. 75th Anniversary of Galilean Lodge of Everett.
    • 1997-83: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Brethren of the Lodge.
    • 1997-83: Rededication ceremony.
    • 1997-84: Remarks and presentations.
  • 06/12: 1997-105. Milford. Uniting of Montgomery and Blackstone River, as Montgomery.
    • 1997-106: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the two Lodges.
    • 1997-106: Merger ceremony, described in detail.
    • 1997-106: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
  • 06/14: 1997-107. North Attleboro. 200th Anniversary of Bristol Lodge.
    • 1997-108: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. David S. Tinkham, Master of Bristol Lodge.
    • 1997-108: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers. Pesentations.
  • 06/28: 1997-111. Wellfleet. 200th Anniversary of Adams Lodge.
    • 1997-112: Grand Lodge opened and participated in the dedication of a time capsule outside of the Lodge building.
    • 1997-112: Reception of Grand Lodge by Rt. Wor. Frederick H. Schulenberg, Junior Grand Warden and Master of Adams Lodge.
    • 1997-112: Master Mason Degree, performed by the Worcester Scottish Hirams.
    • 1997-112: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1997-113ff: History of Adams Lodge.
  • 09/13: 1997-145. Athol. Uniting of Star and Athol, as Star-Athol; 125th Anniversary of Star-Athol Lodge.
    • 1997-145: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Edward Lewis Meehan, Master of Athol Lodge.
    • 1997-146: Merger ceremony.
    • 1997-146: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers. Anniversary ceremonies.
    • 1997-147ff: History of Athol Lodge.
  • 09/20: 1997-151. Andover. 175th Anniversary of St. Matthew's Lodge. Junior Grand Warden Rt. Wor. Frederick H. Schulenberg presiding.
    • 1997-151: Grand Lodge opened at the Marriott Hotel in Andover and was received by Wor. Douglas Wayne Cornell, Master of St. Matthew's Lodge.
    • 1997-152: Remarks by the Acting Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1997-153ff: History of St. Matthew's Lodge.
  • 12/05: 1997-169. Malden. Uniting of Mount Vernon and Galilean, as Mount Vernon-Galilean.
    • 1997-170: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the two Lodges.
    • 1997-170: Merger ceremony, described in detail.
    • 1997-170: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston, 12/29/1997)

  • 1997-249: Opening and roll call.
  • 1997-255: Reception of guests, including Grand Representatives.
  • 1997-256: Report of Grand Secretary; 731 diplomas issued. List of lodges not represented in Grand Lodge in 1996, as well as the past 2 years.
  • 1997-257: Installation of Grand Master Arthur E. Johnson. Installation of other Grand Officers.
  • 1997-259: Feast of St. John. Toasts and names of speakers:
    • 1997-260: The Grand Master.
    • 1997-260: Most Wor. C. Michael Watson, Grand Master of Ohio.
    • 1997-261: Most Wor. S. Forrest Dumville, Grand Master of Prince Edward Island.
    • 1997-262: Deputy Grand Master Ralph I. Sewall.
    • 1997-264: Rt. Wor. Robert W. Clarke, Past Junior Grand Warden.

LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1997

There were 45 districts in Massachusetts in 1997 (numbered 1 through 33), as well as districts for Chile, China, the Caribbean and Panama.

DISTRICT 1: Boston

Philip L. Silberstein, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A3

DISTRICT 2: Cambridge

James A. Moller, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A4

DISTRICT 2: Boston

David D. Honick, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A5

DISTRICT 3: Boston

James E. Dixon, Sr., District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A6

DISTRICT 3: Chelsea

Raymond A. Dembkoski, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A7

DISTRICT 4: Boston

Kenneth P. Lodge, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A8

DISTRICT 5: Waltham

George A. Serafinas, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A9

DISTRICT 5: Brighton

Paul E. Kennedy, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A10

DISTRICT 6: Somerville

Bernard M. McGinnity, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A11

DISTRICT 6: Arlington

Paul F. Gleason, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A12

DISTRICT 7: Malden

Donald A. Bates, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A13

DISTRICT 7: Melrose

John J. Girdvainis, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A14

DISTRICT 8: Salem

Carl F. Aylward, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A15

DISTRICT 8: Lynn

John W. Burt, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A16

DISTRICT 9: Gloucester

J. Gregory A. Hill, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A17

DISTRICT 10: Newburyport

Merton E. Chute, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A18

DISTRICT 11: Lawrence

Frank G. Holt, III, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A19

DISTRICT 12: Lowell

Peter S. Alexis, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A20

DISTRICT 13: Fitchburg

Kenneth B. Johnson, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A21

DISTRICT 13: Barre

Fabian R. Trudeau, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A22

DISTRICT 14: Greenfield

Armond J. LaBelle, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A23

DISTRICT 15: North Adams

Ralph L. Sherman, District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A24

DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield

Percy F. Kuhn, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A25

DISTRICT 17: Holyoke

Linwood G. Buczala, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A26

DISTRICT 18: Chicopee

Paul D. Ramey, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A27

DISTRICT 18: Springfield

Donald E. Keene, Sr., District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A28

DISTRICT 19: Palmer

Douglas J. Frye, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A29

DISTRICT 20: Blackstone

Oliver J. Chapdelaine, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A30

DISTRICT 21: Brookfield

Samuel R. Cook, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A31

DISTRICT 22: Worcester

Robert E. McDuffie, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A32

DISTRICT 23: Natick

Wallace Jack Bennett, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A33

DISTRICT 24: Marlboro

Richard E. Manelis, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A34

DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park

James B. Kershaw, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A35

DISTRICT 26: Quincy

Robert W. Stark, Sr., District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A36

DISTRICT 27: Plymouth

Richard F. Faust, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A37

DISTRICT 28: Taunton

Vernon S. Bowers, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A38

DISTRICT 28: Attleboro

Lawrence E. Williams, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A39

DISTRICT 29: Brockton

Bruce K. Pratt, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A40

DISTRICT 30: Fall River

Walter L. Craveiro, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A41

DISTRICT 30: New Bedford

Stephen W. Latham, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A42

DISTRICT 31: Nantucket

David L. Maxim, Sr., District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A43

DISTRICT 32: Hyannis

William F. Carr, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A44

DISTRICT 32: Provincetown

Herbert B. Kinney, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges + 1 U.D.
Tabular: 1997-A45

DISTRICT 33: Springfield

Leslie P. Lohnes, District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A46

PANAMA CANAL DISTRICT

James E. Cook, District Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-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: 1997-A48

CHINA DISTRICT

Joe A. Diele, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1997-A49

CARIBBEAN DISTRICT

Aston Wright, District Deputy Grand Master; 1 Lodge
Tabular: 1997-A50


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