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MOUNT HOREB LODGE (West Harwich / Dennis)

Location: West Harwich; Harwich (1880); Dennis (1972)

Chartered By: Winslow Lewis

Charter Date: 12/13/1855 V-592

Precedence Date: 11/08/1854

Current Status: Active

PAST MASTERS

REFERENCES IN GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS

• Petition for Dispensation: 1854 not in Proceedings
• Petition for Charter: 1855
• Consolidation Petition (with Benjamin Franklin Lodge): 1859

ANNIVERSARIES

• 1929 (75th Anniversary)
• 1954 (Centenary)
• 1979 (125th Anniversary)
• 2006 (150th Anniversary)

VISITS BY GRAND MASTER

• 1859 (Heard; Consolidation)
• 1865 (Dame; Hall dedication, Special Communication; see below)
• 1886 (Howland)
• 1929 (H. Dean; 75th Anniversary; Special Communication)
• 1934 (Chipman)
• 1947 (Wragg)
• 1954 (W. Johnson; Centenary; Special Communication)
• 1974 (Vose; Hall dedication; Special Communication)
• 1979 (Melanson; 125th Anniversary)
• 1993 (Lovering)
• 2005 (Hodgdon)
• 2006 (Hodgdon; 150th Anniversary)
• 2007 (Hodgdon)

BY-LAW CHANGES

1871 1879 1884 1897 1898 1900 1904 1912 1913 1922 1929 1933 1950 1956 1969 1970 1971 1972 1975 1979 1988 1990 1997 2000 2006 2008

HISTORY

• 1929 (75th Anniversary History, 1929-188)
• 1954 (Centenary History, 1954-147)

OTHER

• 1877 (Jurisdictional dispute, 1877-155; 1877-209)
• 1880 (Jurisdictional ruling, 1880-8; 1880-70)
• 1896 (Jurisdictional dispute, 1896-379)
• 1901 (Jurisdictional dispute, 1901-31, 1901-101)
• 1907 (Complaint on jurisdiction, 1907-94)
• 1924 (Participation in Hyannis cornerstone laying, 1924-371)
• 1956 (Participation in cornerstone laying, 1956-330)

EVENTS

OFFICER LIST, DECEMBER 1856

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XVI, No. 4, January 1857, Page 128:

The officers of Mt. Horeb Lodge at West Harwich, Mass , were installed on the evening of the 25th Dec.; after which the Brethren united in a Christmas' Supper together. The ceremony of installation was performed by the P. M. Brother N. D. Kelley. The principal officers are—

• Joseph K. Baker, Jr., W. M.
• Samuel D. Chase, S. W.
• B. W. Edridge, J. W.
• E. G. Deane, Treas.
• W. A. Ansell, Sec.

INSTALLATION, DECEMBER 1857

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XVII, No. 4, January 1858, Page 126:

West Harwich, Mass., Dec. 23, 1857.

The officers elect and members of Mount Horeb Lodge, viz. : —

• Joseph K. Baker, Jr., W. M.
• Anthony K. Chase, S. W.
• Elbridge G. Doane, J. W.
• Anthony Kelley, Treas.
• Wm. E. Ansell, Sec.
• N. D. Kelley, S. D.
• E. F. Taylor, J. D.
• Doane Kelley, Jr., S. S.
• Caleb R. Kelley, J. S.
• Thomas Snow, Mar.
• Josiah C. Eldridge, Chap.
• James B. Baker, Tyler

— met, with their wives and visiting Brethren, at their Lodge-room, at half-past 6 o'clock, P. M. — numbering about ninety.

The exercises were in order as follows : — Prayer by the Rev. Davis Lothrop, — installation Ode, by the Choir, — installation of officers by Brother N. D. Kelley, P. Master, assisted by our W. M. Joseph K. Baker, Jr., — Address by the Past M. and singing by the Choir. The exercises and ceremonies were performed in a most interesting manner according to the usages of the Fraternity. The address of the P. M. was most excellent and instructive, more especially to the members of the Lodge. There was a large number of visitors present, who manifested much interest in the per formances of the evening. At the conclusion of which, all were invited to take seats at the table, where an excellent collation was spread for their refreshment, and to which they were welcomed by Brother Joseph K. Baker, W. Master, who presided at the table to the satisfaction of all present. At the conclusion of which our Brother N. D. Kelley, Past Master, was first called up by the presiding officer, who delivered an eloquent and highly practical address. A number of the Brethren were also called up, who did justice to themselves and honor to the occasion. The evening was enlivened by the presence of the ladies.

-- W. E. A.

MASONIC FESTIVAL, JANUARY 1860

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XIX, No. 4, February 1860, Page 128:

West Harwich, January 26. — The members o[ Mount Horeb Lodge held a Masonic Festival at their Lodge room on Wednesday evening, Jan. 26. Alter listening to a number of beautiful pieces of music from the Harwich Brass Band, the W. Master, Brother A. D. Chase, welcomed the company present, consisting of sixty Brethren with their wives, and the wives of the absent Brethren — numbering in all about one hundred and twenty-five — in a brief but appropriate address, after which the company sat down to a beautifully and richly spread table At the conclusion of the ceremonies at the table, consisting of speeches and toasts from the Brethren present, the tables were removed and the hall was cleared for dancing, and the company passed a few pleasant hours in that agreeable and healthful amusement The music by the Band was excellent, and the occasion was acknowledged to be one of the pleasantest ever enjoyed by the members of the Lodge.

- B.

INSTALLATION, DECEMBER 1861

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXI, No. 5, March 1866, Page 192:

Mt. Horeb Lodge — South Dennis, Feb'y 5th, 1862.

On the 18th of Dec. the following Brothers were installed as officers of Mount Horeb Lodge West Harwich, for the ensuing year:—

• V. B. Nickerson, W. M.
• E. F. Taylor, S. W.
• J. B. Baker, J. W.
• Anthony Kelly, Treasurer
• M. S. Underwood, Secretary
• J. K. Baker, Jr., S. D.
• O. C. Baker, J. D.
• A. K. Chase, Mar.
• E. G. Doane, Chaplain
• I. S. Baker, S. S.
• B. C. Sturgis, J. S.
• Elisha Mayo, Tyler.

The Installation services were conducted in a manner highly creditable to those who participated in their performance, and the condition of the Lodge bath as regards toe character of its work, and its success is highly prosperous.

At nearly all our communications for the
past year we have had some work, but while
we are glad to receive worthy accessions,
to our Lodge, we are (or should be at least,)
more desirous that the Brethren should faith
fully discharge all the duties their Masonic 
obligations impose upon them; for we are
only truly prosperous when we are truly
 faithful.

M. S. U., Sec.

HALL DEDICATION, DECEMBER 1865

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XXV, No. 4, February 1866, Page 128:

The M. W. Grand Master dedicated a new hall for Day Spring Lodge at Monson on the 22d, and another for Mt. Horeb Lodge at West Harwich on the 25th ult. Both halls, we understand, are neat and convenient structures, and well adapted to the purposes for which they are designed.

MEMORIALS

BARNABAS W. ELDREDGE 1817-1857

• MM 1854, Mount Horeb (West Harwich)

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XVII, No. 2, December 1857, Page 63:

West Harwich, Oct. 28, 1857.

Died in Fall River on Sunday, October 25th, 1857, Bro. Barnabas W. Eldredge, aged forty years.

At a communication of Mount Horeb Lodge of A. F. and A. Masons, held at their Hall on Wednesday evening, October 28, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted :—

• Whereas, the Great Dispenser of all things has been pleased in his All-wise Providence, to remove from us by death, our much esteemed and worthy Brother, Barnabus W. Eldredge, Junior Warden of Mount Horeb Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and as the high respect we entertain for his memory, demands from us an expression of our feelings on the occasion, be it therefore
• Resolved, That we deeply deplore his early death, and in it the circle of friends in which he moved has lost a most valuable Companion; the Masonic Fraternity an estimable and worthy member; this Lodge an efficient and faithful officer. As

a friend he was always true and generous ; as a husband kind and affectionate; as a Mason pure, zealous and faithful, devoted to the Order, and one whose example was worthy of imitation.

• Resolved, That as a testimonial of the high regard we entertain for our departed Brother and friend, the Lodge be dressed in the usual mourning for the space of three months.
• Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the afflicted widow and relatives of our deceased worthy Brother, in the loss of a faithful and affectionate husband, and a true and trusty friend.
• Resolved, That the thanks of the Lodge be tendered to the Brethren of our Fraternity in Fall River for their kindness and attention towards our deceased Brother during his last sickness and death.
• Resolved, That a copy of this preamble and accompanying resolutions be presented to the bereaved wife of our deceased Brother.
• Resolved, That a copy of the same be sent to the office of the Barnstable Patriot, and also to Moore's Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, for publication.

N. D. Kelley,
Anthony Kelley,
S. D. Chase,
Committee.

JOSEPH P. NICKERSON 1808-1859

• Memorial

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

• Joseph K. Baker, DDGM, District 15 (Barnstable), 1868-1872; Junior Grand Warden 1873
• George H. Canham, DDGM, District 32 (Provincetown), 1975, 1976; N
• Nathan D. Eldridge, DDGM, District 32 (Provincetown), 1942, 1943; Memorial
• Luther Fisk, DDGM, District 28 (Barnstable), 1883, 1884, 1885, 1886; SN
• Earle H. Foss, DDGM, District 32 (Provincetown), 1963, 1964; N
• James A. Gilrein, II, DDGM, District 21, 2007, 2008, 2010
• Henry B. Hart, DDGM, District 32 (Provincetown), 1914, 1915; SN
• Robert E. Howes, DDGM, District 32 (Provincetown), 1985, 1986; N
• W. Bradford Morse, DDGM, District 21, 2005, 2006
• Owen B. Murray, DDGM, District 32 (Provincetown), 1934, 1935; Memorial
• William J. Rogers, Jr., DDGM, District 32 (Hyannis), 1992, 1993; N
• Dean S. Sears, DDGM, District 32 (Provincetown), 1953, 1954; N

DISTRICTS

1854: District 8

1867: District 15 (Barnstable)

1883: District 28 (Barnstable)

1911: District 32 (Provincetown)

1927: District 32 (Provincetown)

2003: District 21

LINKS

Lodge web site

Massachusetts Lodges