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MOUNT SCOPUS LODGE

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Location: Malden

Chartered By: Herbert W. Dean

Charter Date: 12/10/1930 1930-433

Precedence Date: 01/23/1930

Current Status: merged into Converse Lodge, 09/23/2009.

Canaan Lodge merged here, 06/28/1973.


PAST MASTERS

  • Richard Hardwick, 1930
  • Elbridge G. Davis, 1931, 1932; N
  • William R. Gilman, 1933, 1934; N
  • Bertram E. Green, 1935, 1936
  • Edward I. Adelman, 1937, 1938
  • Jacob J. Glazin, 1939, 1940; N
  • Jacob I. Ziner, 1941, 1942
  • George K. Gordon, 1943, 1944
  • Robert J. Nathan, 1945, 1946
  • Benjamin Ruderman, 1947, 1948
  • Myer Baker, 1949
  • Edward J. Hoffman, 1950
  • I. Conrad Berman, 1951
  • Herman Green, 1952
  • Charles I. Seigal, 1953
  • Leonard K. Millen, 1954
  • William Gilman, 1955
  • Allan I. Glazin, 1956
  • Morris Baker, 1957
  • Martin Weiner, 1958
  • Melvin Cohen, 1959
  • Daniel Seigal, 1960
  • Joseph Grossman, 1961
  • Sidney G. Stillman, 1962
  • Harold Cohen, 1963
  • Jacob Factor, 1964
  • Keith C. Klane, 1965
  • Howard Steinberg, 1966
  • Leonard P. Davis, 1967; N
  • Stanley G. Krigman, 1968
  • Samuel Fishman, 1969
  • Irving S. Brudnick, 1970
  • Gerald J. Hyde, 1971; SN
  • Arnold P. Harris, 1972
  • Carl A. Blesofsky, 1973
  • Jordan L. Shapiro, 1974
  • Charles H. Cohen, 1975
  • Lawrence S. Golden, 1976
  • Simmin N. Labell, 1977, 1978
  • Marvin H. Harris, 1979, 1984
  • Philip E. Goldsmith, 1980
  • James H. Stewart, 1981
  • Carl I. Atlas, 1982
  • Solomon Feingold, 1983
  • Edward L. Leeds, 1985; PDDGM
  • Albert C. Eisnor, 1986
  • Michael C. Rosenthal, 1987
  • Darryl J. Smith, 1988
  • Stephen A. Liederman, 1989
  • L. Ralph Solomon, 1990
  • Joseph H. Weinberg, 1991, 2001
  • Marvin L. Diamond, 1992
  • Gerald Magerer, 1993
  • Gary L. Dryfoos, 1994, 1995
  • Steven H. Mesnick, 1996
  • Arron E. Budnitz, 1997, 1998
  • Ernest E. Pearlstein, 1999, 2000
  • C. Macaulay Ward, Jr., 2001
  • Brian J. McCarthy, 2002-2004
  • Richard D. Turner, 2005-2007
  • Donald R. Belanger, 2008
  • James T. Luongo, 2009

REFERENCES IN GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS

  • Petition for Dispensation: 1930
  • Petition for Charter: 1930
  • Consolidation Petition (with Canaan Lodge): 1973
  • Consolidation Petition (with Converse Lodge): 2009

ANNIVERSARIES

  • 1940 (10th Anniversary)
  • 1955 (25th Anniversary)
  • 1980 (50th Anniversary)

VISITS BY GRAND MASTER

BY-LAW CHANGES

1930 1937 1941 1947 1949 1951 1953 1976 1982 1985 1990 2005 2007

HISTORY

  • 1940 (10th Anniversary History, 1940-8; see below)
  • 1955 (25th Anniversary History, 1955-90)
  • 1980 (50th Anniversary History, 1980-55)

HISTORY

10TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY, JANUARY 1940

by Wor. Edward I. Adelman

"He drew a circle that shut me out -
Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout.
But Love and I had the wit to win;
We drew a circle that took him in!"

Throughout the ages, man's admiration for his fellow man has inspired him to noteworthy activity and accomplishment. This truism was the motivating spirit in the formation of Mount Scopus Lodge. It was with Worshipful Bertram E. Green that the thought was first conceived. Having long since gained the esteem and admiration of all who knew him for his many unselfish deeds, it was with endless zeal that he encouraged and cultivated the seed that found root in his mind. He very quickly enlisted the aid of Brother George Kramer, and together they set out to exert all their energies to nurture into being this institution which was to be known as Mount Scopus Lodge.

In the Fall of 1929, Worshipful Phillip Wheeler, Master of Converse Lodge, arranged an interview between Brother Bertram E. Green and District Deputy Grand Master Charles M. Proctor, who displayed a profound interest in the movement and offered his fullest cooperation. He brought the matter before Most Worshipful Herbert W. Dean, Grand Master, where he found an attentive ear. It became necessary to interview approximately seventy-five prominent Masons and to acquaint them with the project. This part of the task brought to our Founders and later to Mount Scopus Lodge innumerable friends.

Among these, Worshipfuls George M. Keen, Phillip L. Wheeler, John F. Neal, Louis P. Sanborn, Right Worshipful Charles M. Proctor, and Brothers James Armstrong, Fred Prescott, and Louis Dexter became deeply involved in the work of organization and lent their sincerest support to this undertaking. Chief among those who so ardently urged and aided the development of this new Lodge was our very esteemed and beloved Brother, Right Worshipful Frederic L. Putnam. From his very first knowledge of the work at hand, Brother Putnam worked assiduously with our Founders to make this dream a certainty.

Mount Scopus Lodge will always be indebted also to these brethren: Worshipful Arthur W. Coombs, A. L. Glossa, Wilbert C. Hodgdon, Brother Cyrus F. Springall for their interest and their active participation in the formative period of our organization. For the late Worshipful Elliott W. Aldrich, our First Senior Warden, we will always have the most pleasant memories of our early association. With the enlisted aid of the above brethren, very rapid progress was made. Three petitions were drawn and presented to the three Masonic Lodges in Malden for their approval. Each of these Lodges appointed a committee to jointly confer on the necessity and practicability of another Lodge in Malden. When they reported in the affirmative, this joint committee was further appointed to investigate the conditions of organization and lend their fullest support in any needed capacity. The chairman of this committee was Worshipful John F. Neal. His counsel was of inestimable value in those hectic days.

In November, 1929, a meeting was held at the ofice of Brothers Cibel and Golden at which a large group of prospective Charter members was present. The guest speaker of the evening was Worshipful Hugh E. Allen, first Master of United Lodge. His subject was "How to Organize a Lodge." His interesting discourse suggested much profitable information which was used in the following days to great advantage. The business of the evening was carried on with a cheerful enthusiasm which became a marked virtue of our Lodge as the years rolled on. Much had been accomplished that evening. Brothers Bertram E. Green and William R. Gilman reported that a sincere welcome awaited our arrival on the Masonic horizon and that the Charter membership list was being increased. There was a discussion regarding the name for this child.

It is significant that the name should have been suggested by Brother George Kramer, an individual who has devoted his life to the interest of his people. Now that a Lodge was to be formed by Brethren chiefly of his faith, his mind naturally turned to Palestine and there found a name symbolic of the activity of our people, a name which connoted culture and education, two outstanding tenets of Freemasonry. To Brother Kramer are we indebted for the name which was finally accepted by the Grand Lodge- Mount Scopus.

At the next conference, the all-important subject as to who would be first officers of the new Lodge was discussed, and to the utmost satisfaction of all the brethren, Worshipful Richard Hardwick, Past Master of Converse Lodge, was chosen as the First Master; Worshipful Elliott W. Aldrich, Past Master of the Lodge of Stirling, was chosen as the First Senior Warden; and Brother Elbridge G. Davis, 33rd degree, was chosen as the first Junior Warden. The remaining officers were to be selected from the Charter Membership.

A formal petition was presented to the Grand Master on January 3, 1930, signed by fifty-eight Brethren. Right Worshipful Charles M. Proctor gave generously of his time and effort in the culmination of this work, and justly earned the sincere thanks of all the Brethren.

With permission to proceed with organizadron, Worshipful Richard Hardwick assumed Ieadership and started a series of interviews with regard to filling the various offices. Several organization[al] meetings followed. With plans for the red letter day completed, the date for Institution of Mount Scopus Lodge was designated as February 25, 1930. The records of that date read that a "Disrict Deputy Grand Lodge was opened at 8.00 p.m. by Right Worshipful Julian C. Woodman, District Deputy Grand Master of the Malden Seventh Masonic District."

Imrnediately upon opening the Lodge, the District Deputy Grand Secretary read the Warrant for Dispensation. This was followed by a brief address on "The Duties of Members in a New Lodge" by Right Worshipful Julian C. Woodman, who then proceeded with the seating of the following officers:

  • Wor. Richard Hardwick, Master
  • Wor. Elliott W. Aldrich, Senior Warden
  • Elbridge G. Davis, Junior Warden
  • Wor. Walter E. Milliken, Treasurer
  • Bro. S. Albert Kaufmann, Secretary
  • Bro. Ezra Green, Marshal
  • Bro. William R. Gilman, Senior Deacon
  • Bro. Bertram E. Green, Junior Deacon
  • Bro. Isidor H. Friedman, Senior Steward
  • Edward I. Golden, Junior Steward
  • Moses S. Jacobson, Inside Sentinel
  • Edward H. Small, Tyler

Following the installation Brother William R. Gilman proposed Israel I. Kotzen, and on June 2, he was the first candidate to be raised to the degree of Master Mason. During the period of Dispensation, sixteen communications were held and twenty Brethren were raised to the degree of Master Mason.

The period of Dispensation having elapsed, plans were formulated for Constitution. The date was designated as January 5, 1931. Three hundred and eight Brethren were present to witness this unusual service of Constituting a new Lodge. The ceremonies under the direction of Most Worshipful Herbert W. Dean were most impressive.

Concluding the Constitution, at which time the Charter was read and presented, the Grand Master installed Worshipful Richard Hardwick as the first Master of Mount Scopus Lodge. The other elected officers were installed by the corresponding Grand Lodge officers, and the appointed officers were installed by the Deputy Grand Master.

Most Worshipful Herbert W. Dean then addressed the brethren on "The Many Responsibilities of a New Lodge."

During the first administration, Honorary Membership was conferred upon Right Worshipful Charles M. Proctor. Worshipful Elliott W. Aldrich and Rev. Brother Roy L. Minich were proposed for Honorary Membership by the Master and were elected at the opening of the second administration.

Brothers Edward I. Golden and Isidor H. Friedman found it necessary to resign from office and Brother Jacob J. Glazin was appointed Junior Steward and Brother Jacob I. Ziner was appointed Inside Sentinel.

As an innovation, Brother Israel Titelboum presented Donation Number One to the Relief Fund. This was an admirable deed and has established a precedent that has been emulated by every candidate admitted to Mount Scopus Lodge.

On Septembet 23, 1931, Worshipful Richard Hardwick concluded his term of office, having justly earned the esteem of all the Brethren who were privileged to know him.

The succeeding years were rich in friendship and activity. The many innovations inaugurated by each Master, and the merited recognition for Masonic service of the various members have given Mount Scopus Lodge an enviable niche in Masonic history.

Our second Master, Right Worshipful Elbridge G. Davis, who served in the East in 1932 and 1933, was appointed District Deputy Grand Master for the Malden Seventh Masonic District by Most Worshipful Claude L. Allen in December 1935. He held this office for two years. The officers and members rejoiced with Brother Davis at this appointment.

Worshipful William R. Gilman, third Master, presided over the Lodge in 1934 and 1935. Because of his continued interest in Masonry, he was elected Master of the 35th Lodge of Instruction for 1937. Since that time he has served as Lecturer for that body for several years.

Another member who has received acclaim for his Masonic endeavors, is Brother Raphael P. Boruchoff. It was he who created what was known as a fourth class. His Lectures attracted the attention of the Grand Lodge and his syllabus was used in various Lodges of Instruction throughout the State.

On September 25, 1935, Worshipful Betram E' Green became the fourih Master. Having given so much of himself in the creation of this organization he was thus honored for a stupendous task well done. Worshipful Brother Green is now Treasurer of the Lodge and maintains an ardent interest in the Lodge of Instruction, serving as one of the Lecturers. It was during this, his administration, that the Membership dinner and the Annual Children's Party were inaugurated.

Since the inception of the Lodge, the manifestation of interest and loyalty of the members has been a strong factor in the growth of our organization. The many gifts which have been presented by the Brethren in other Lodges will be recorded in the printed History which will be ready at a later date.

During these years the standard of the officers' work has always been the cause of most complimentary comment. The officers have endeavored to maintain a high percentage of attendance at Visitations and Exemplifications.

During the Fifth Administration of 1938 and 1939, a method of interesting members in the work of the Lodge was employed by inviting Brethren who held no office to participate in the degree work. Another innovation of this administration seldom seen in a Masonic Lodge was the Annual Pop Concert. A feature of this event was that the presiding Master conducted a group of Symphony Players. This administration with Worshipful Edward I. Adelman, Master, marked the close of an era in the life of Mount Scopus Lodge. Brother Adelman was the last of the Charter members to sit in the East.

The first decade is behind us. With Worshipful Jacob J. Glazin we look forward to the beginning of the second decade. This scintillating individual is the first of the members who were raised in Mount Scopus Lodge to sit in the East. The first significant act of his adrninistration was to confer Honorary Membership upon Right Worshipful Frederic L. Putnam. As we celebrate the tenth anniversary with our capable Master, we trust that Mount Scopus Lodge will endure the vicissitudes of time and be a means of cementing a strong band of friendship between men. May our successors receive the blessings of the Almighty in all their endeavors, for in the words of the poet, "Each age is a dream that is dying or one that is coming to birth."


GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

DISTRICTS

1930: District 7 (Malden)

2003: District 4


LINKS

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