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PAUL REVERE LODGE

Location: North Bridgewater (Brockton)

Chartered By: John T. Heard

Charter Date: 03/11/1857 VI-97

Precedence Date: 03/04/1856

Current Status: Active

Paul Dean Lodge merged here, 09/25/2004.

  • Lucien B. Keith, 1856; Mem
  • George Clark, 1857
  • Augustus Mitchell, 1858-1861
  • Peter F. Hollywood, 1862, 1863
  • Charles C. Bixby, 1864, 1865
  • Enos H. Reynolds, 1866, 1867
  • Baalis Sanford, 1868, 1869
  • Francis M. French, 1870, 1871
  • Samuel F. Howard, 1872
  • Ferdinand Smith, 1873, 1874
  • A. Cranston Thompson, 1875, 1876
  • John S. Fuller, 1877, 1878
  • Fred L. Trow, 1879, 1880
  • John A. Jackson, 1881, 1882
  • Edward Parker, 1883, 1884
  • David W. Battles, 1885, 1886
  • David W. Blankinship, 1887, 1888
  • Francis E. Shaw, 1889, 1890
  • Herbert I. Mitchell, 1891, 1892; SN
  • Albion H. Howe, 1893, 1894
  • William H. Emerson, 1895, 1896
  • Calvin R. Barrett, 1897, 1898
  • Bernard B. Winslow, 1899, 1900
  • E. Francis Pope, 1901, 1902; Mem
  • George A. Thatcher, 1903, 1904; N
  • Arthur L. Beals, 1905, 1906
  • Edgar W. Farwell, 1907, 1908
  • Merton S. Gurney, 1909, 1910
  • John H. Gordon, 1911, 1912
  • Walter F. Johnson, 1913, 1914
  • Albert C. MacGregory, 1915, 1916
  • John M. Mosher, 1917, 1918
  • George N. Hall, 1919, 1920
  • John N. Howard, 1921, 1922; N
  • William R. Cook, 1923, 1924
  • T. Harry Blackman, 1925, 1926
  • Harry H. Williams, 1927, 1928; N
  • Maynard J. Gordon, 1929, 1930
  • Harvey D. Friend, 1931
  • Duncan W. Edes, 1932, 1933; N
  • Frederick W. Wormelle, 1934, 1935
  • Elmer R. Nightingale, 1936, 1937
  • Fred P. Gurney, 1938, 1939
  • David D. North, Sr., 1940, 1941
  • Bernard S. Sabean, 1942, 1943
  • B. Strout Stevens, 1944, 1945
  • Kenneth C. Burrill, 1946, 1947
  • H. Arthur Ward, 1948, 1949
  • William H. Evans, 1950, 1951
  • S. Forrest Kelliher, 1952, 1953; N
  • Ronald F. Holt, 1954, 1955
  • Joseph E. Arms, 1956, 1957
  • George C. Dunbar, 1958, 1959
  • David D. North, Jr., 1960, 1961
  • Robert E. Bean, 1962, 1963
  • George E. Andrews, 1964
  • David T. Carleton, 1965, 1966; PDDGM
  • Floyd H. Gilbert, 1967, 1968
  • Ernest L. Ducharme, 1969, 1970
  • Theodore H. Wiede, 1971, 1972; PDDGM
  • Alan S. MacEachern, 1973, 1974
  • Jerome H. Fletcher, 1975, 1976
  • Roland C. Crocker, 1977
  • John A. Howe, 1978, 1979
  • Raymond E. Allen, 1980, 1981
  • Fred R. Perry, 1982, 1983
  • Bruce K. Pratt, 1984, 1985, 1996, 2003-2006
  • Leon P. Bagdon, 1986, 1987
  • William R. Washburn, 1988, 1989
  • David J. Goodrich, 1990, 1991
  • Andrew Klecha, 1992, 1993
  • Richard O. Cusick, 1994, 1995; PDDGM
  • Byron B. Sanderson, 1997, 1998
  • Frederic L. Milliken, III, 1999, 2000
  • Douglas G. Massey, 2001, 2002, 2007
  • James M. Hardy, 2008-2010; DDGM
  • Brent LaFrancis', 2011
  • Thomas J. Burke, Sr., 2012

REFERENCES IN GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS

  • Petition for Dispensation: 1856
  • Petition for Charter: 1857
  • Consolidation Petition (with Paul Dean Lodge): 2004

ANNIVERSARIES

  • 1906 (50th Anniversary)
  • 1920 (65th Anniversary)
  • 1956 (Centenary)
  • 1981 (125th Anniversary)
  • 2006 (150th Anniversary)

VISITS BY GRAND MASTER

BY-LAW CHANGES

1872 1874 1889 1904 1912 1914 1923 1927 1929 1931 1933 1937 1941 1944 1945 1949 1956 1960 1965 1971 1976 1978 1991 1994 1995 1996 2004 2007

HISTORY

  • 1956 (Centenary History, 1956-24)
  • 1981 (125th Anniversary History History, 1981-3; see below)
  • 2006 (150th Anniversary History History, 2006-144; see below)

125TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY, FEBRUARY 1981

From Proceedings, Page 1981-3:

1956-1981, By Brother Russell B. Ford

(For a comprehensive history of Paul Revere Lodge covering the earlier periods please refer to 1956 Mass. 24-41.)

A quarter century has now elapsed since our last recorded history. It is now time to record for posterity the events that have shaped Paul Revere Lodge as well as recognizing the many dedicated men that have guided our fraternity. It is not possible in these few pages to name each individual whose labors have allowed this Lodge to survive and flourish, but we are most grateful to them nevertheIess. It is because of these individuals who have worked so hard and been so faithful to the Lodge that Paul Revere Lodge has been able to continue the high traditions that have been our legacy.

In the past 25 years, many changes have been made in Brockton. There was general decline of the shoe industry with many of the factories closing. In the meantime, other businesses have entered the area. As a result, a decline fell on downtown Brockton and many of the downtown businesses moved to outlying Malls. The rise and competition of supermarkets and malls has changed the travel picture for millions in this country and Brockton was no exception. Public transportation took a back seat to the automobile. Within the past few years, a movement to restore downtown Brockton has seen many buildings torn down and a revitalization of the City Hall area. The old High School "A" building was torn down and a new High School complex built on the Old Flag Pond area, opposite the Fair Grounds. Even the big Brockton Fair has deteriorated to a small carnival and one of the Fair Buildings has been converted to business. A few new buildings have been constructed in the downtown area. The Brockton Enterprise has constructed new facilities on the land once occupied by the theatre. A new high rise apartment for low income housing has been built near City Hall. The school department has taken over the old Post Office on Crescent Street.

As a result of a changing Brockton, many members felt that Paul Revere's quarters on Center Street were no longer desirable and a move was on to find new quarters. The Temple Association, having been formed years ago, now started to investigate various locations. Several large homes and properties on the West Side were considered. Finally in May 1960, the Hamilton Wade House and Property at 279 Prospect Street was considered. After some deliberation, the necessary papers were drawn up on August 1960 and the Temple Association with money donated by Paul Revere Lodge became the new owner. Almost immediately the first phase of renovating the house began. The central stairway was removed and partitions on the second floor were taken out to make way for the building of a small Lodge room. A stairwell was constructed in the back in preparation for phase II of a building program. The first meeting of Paul Revere Lodge in the new building was held in the small Lodge room on September 4, 1962 with Worshipful Robert E. Bean as Master. The members were solicited for funds to start construction in the rear of the main house. This new construction consisting of a large Lodge room and below it a banquet hall with a stage and large kitchen was finished in 1964. On Tuesday, October 20, 1964, the Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, Most Worshipful A. Neill Osgood, together with a distinguished suite of masons dedicated the Masonic Temple. (1964 Mass. 243-245) These new facilities are now shared by Paul Revere Lodge, Baalis Sanford Lodge, and several of the other collateral Masonic Bodies as well as the Eastern Star and the Rainbow Girls.

On Tuesday, January 5, 1965, along with our regular business meeting, we celebrated Golden Jubilee Night honoring George W. Smith for serving 50 years as Secretary of Paul Revere Lodge. We were honored again by the presence of Most Worshipful A. Neill Osgood, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts and other notable masons who came with the Grand Master to pay tribute to our Secretary.

A special meeting was held in the large Lodge hall on Saturday, January 8, 1977, sponsored jointly by Paul Revere Lodge and Baalis Sanford Lodge.

The ceremony was conducted by Most Worshipful Stanley F. Maxwell, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts and other Grand Lodge Officers. The purpose of the ceremony was to burn the mortgage of the Masonic Temple. (1977 Mass. 7-9). Through the generous contributions of many of the Masons in the district, the Temple Association was able to retire the mortgage. Thus after 16'/2 years, the Temple now belonged to the Masons, with the Temple Association as the controlling body.

Although some Lodges in Massachusetts have had difficulty in finding new members, Paul Revere Lodge has been fortunate in having a fairly good number of men join. This has kept the officers proficient in their ritual and established good attendance at the meeting.

Several of our members have distinguished themselves in Masonry and have brought honors to Paul Revere Lodge. Right Worshipful David T. Carleton was District Deputy Grand Master for the Brockton 29th Masonic District, serving two years, 1973-74, in that capacity. Worshipful Joseph E. Arms was Junior Grand Deacon in 1957. He was also the presiding Master of Paul Revere Lodge for our 100th anniversary. Right Worshipful S. Forrest Kelliher became Junior Grand Warden of Masons in Massachusetts for the year 1977, and was the recipient of the Henry Price Medal. Right Worshipful David T. Carleton and Worshipful David D. North, Jr. each received the Joseph Warren Distinguished Service Medal.

On March 12, 1977, Paul Revere Lodge was again honored with a visit by Most Worshipful Stanley F. Maxwell, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, together with a large suite of Grand Lodge Officers. The occasion was a reception for Right Worshipful S. Forrest Kelliher on his election as Junior Grand Warden.

In 1972, Worshipful Theodore H. Wiede had the idea of forming a Colonial Degree Team for the purpose of promoting the role of Masonry in the approaching Bicentennial celebration of our country's founding. In the fall of 1974 initial permission was received from Most Worshipful Donald W. Vose to proceed with the formation of the degree team. The approval was confirmed by Most Worshipful Stanley F. Maxwell in early 1975. In November 1974, an initial meeting of interested Paul Revere Lodge Brethren was held and 23 active and enthusiastic "charter members" began researching, meeting and working out a myriad of details from the Masonic patriots of the Colonial era to be depicted, to flag design to be carried, to the details of the colonial costumes to be worn. Rehearsals and meetings continued in 1975 and the culmination of these hours of effort by Brother Ted and others took place on June 10, 1975 when Paul Revere Colonial Degree Team conferred the Master Mason Degree on three Paul Revere Lodge candidates. Most Worshipful Stanley F. Maxwell, Grand Master, and other dignitaries attended.

Worshipful "Ted" Wiede has been a most enthusiastic leader of the group. He said, "We organized the team to spread the spirit of fraternalism, fellowship, and brotherhood, emphasizing the role of masons in the founding of our country over 200 years ago, stressing the universality of Freemasonry and acknowledging our heritage as Massachusetts Masons. We have visited 20 Lodges since our inauguration. In the years since we organized, that averages out to 4 per year."

Many of our officers and members are active in organizations both within the fraternity and in the community. Right Worshipful David T. Carleton is a member of the Board of Masonic Relief. Worshipful Jerome H. Fletcher is chairman of our Blood Committee. He is assisted by Right Worshipful David T. Carleton and 10 of the brethren. Paul Revere Lodge has been cited for many years for the generosity of its members in donating blood to the Red Cross Blood Bank. There is a very active service committee in the Lodge under the direction of Arthur L. Cox and assisted by 10 brethren. This committee visits the elderly and sick, sends cards and flowers, and generally helps when needed. The V.A. Hospital Church Escort Service under the direction of Ervin S. Fratus is another active service performed by offices and Brethren of the Lodge. Once a month about 30 volunteers conduct patients to Chapel Service at the V.A. Hospital on Sunday.

Within the last few years a display case was constructed just outside the large Lodge hall for the purpose of displaying various Masonic items. Many of the members have contributed items of interest to be placed in the case for the enjoyment of our members and visitors. A new set of pictures of the Past Masters was obtained and hung above the display case in appropriate frames.

Our Officers and members have served in several of the collateral York Rite bodies. They have served as officers and members in Satucket Royal Arch Chapter, Brockton Council of Royal and Select Masters, and Bay State Commandery, No. 38 Knights Templars. Several of our members belong to other Lodges in the district and some have served as officers. In recent years, we have honored our Brethren who have been members of the fraternity for 25 years and 50 years. They have been given pins for 25 years and medals for 50 years. The ceremony usually has the assistance of the District Deputy Grand Master.

We remember the past and the individuals who made Paul Revere Lodge what it is today. We have tried to point out a few of the events of the past 25 years. We will continue to cherish the great service these individuals have rendered to the Craft as we carry on the high traditions they have left.

150TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY, OCTOBER 2006

From Proceedings, Page 2006-144:

When Wor. Lucien B. Keith ascended the steps to the East of Paul Revere Lodge, A. F. & A. M., on February 4, 1856, little did he realize that the small town then known as North Bridgewater would eventually become the city of Brockton, a city that would grow prosperously and be witness to so many events including World Wars, the introduction of electricity, miraculous strides in medicine, and trips to outer space. Many of the pioneers that helped to create this city in that era were Masons, most of which were members of Paul Revere Lodge. Acting on a dispensation from Most Wor. John T. Heard, Grand Master of Masons Of Massachusetts Paul Revere Lodge held its first meeting at Massasoit Hall in the Old Howard and Caldwell Building. Masonic tradition in the lodge states that two letters arrived in the Grand Master's office at the same time requesting the name of Paul Revere Lodge; our letter being the first one opened, we were granted that name. The other Lodge became known as Revere Lodge of Boston.

One of the charter members of Paul Revere Lodge was Bro. Thomas May, who had the distinction of being one of the stalwart Masons who risked everything by signing the Declaration of Principles during the anti-Masonic period in 1831. Eleven Master Masons formed Paul Revere Lodge in 1856, and with true sprit and dedication, just 50 years later was the third largest Lodge in Massachusetts.

Masonic interest in the area was steadily on the increase and in September 1857, the Lodge voted to approve, sanction and recommend the granting of a petition for a new Lodge in the neighboring town of Abington and John Cutler Lodge was formed. Just ten years later in March 1867, the Lodge took the necessary steps to recommend the formation of a new lodge in the town of North Easton. Nine members of Paul Revere Lodge demitted to become charter members of this new lodge known as Paul Dean Lodge. Unfortunately in September 2004, due to a decrease in the membership at Paul Dean Lodge, the steps were made for the merger of the Lodge back to its roots in Paul Revere Lodge.

In the next 50 years, because of the Masonic interest within the city, two other Lodges were formed. In February 1877, a petition was presented to form a lodge in the Campello section of the city. Twenty members demitted from Paul Revere Lodge and became charter members of St. George Lodge. In April 1917, again because of increased membership in the city, a dispensation was granted for the formation of Baalis Sanford Lodge, which was named after a Past Master of Paul Revere Lodge and a Past Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts. Nineteen members of Paul Revere Lodge were among the twenty-four charter members, dual memberships then being allowed.

In the 150-year history of Paul Revere Lodge, the Lodge has had four different locations for their quarters. From 1856-1881, their quarters were in the Kingman Block; from 1881-1900, they met in the area known at that time as City Block; from 1900-1962, they met on Centre St., across from where the W. B. Mason building is now located; from 1962 to this day, in these quarters on Prospect Street which was formerly known as the Hamilton Estate. The beautiful clock, which adorns the southwest wall in this lodge room, was the gift of the Kingman brothers of Brockton in 1895. The gears of the clock were all machine cut and the clock face bears Masonic emblems etched on them, as well as on the mahogany case. The interesting fact about this gift was that none of the three Kingman brothers were Masons.

In 1891, during the term of Rt. Wor. Herb Mitchell, the custom of formal dress was adopted and has continued to this day. From what we have learned, Paul Revere Lodge is the only Lodge in the jurisdiction which still wears tuxedo jackets with tails.

The Lodge membership at its highest point was 923 members in 1926, and at that time it was the seventh largest Lodge in the state. At the 50th anniversary in 1906, it was 504, at the 100th anniversary in 1956, it was 723, and today at our 150th anniversary, we presently stand at 366 members.

Although some Lodges in Massachusetts have struggled to find new members in the past twenty-five years, Paul Revere Lodge has been very fortunate to have men steadily join throughout these years, which has kept our officers proficient in the ritual and floorwork for the degrees. Since our 125th anniversary in 1981, Paul Revere Lodge has been able to have 237 new members sign our by-laws.

There have been a total of 75 brothers that have ascended to the East, to be known as Worshipful Master of Paul Revere Lodge, since its formation in 1856. Since our last celebration in 1981, at our 125th anniversary, there have been 11 brothers who have received that honor: Wor. Fred Perry, 1982-1983: Wor. Bruce K. Pratt, 1984-1985; Wor. Leon P. Bagdon, 1986-1987; Wor. William R. Washburn, 1988-1989; Wor. David J. Goodrich, 1990-1991; Wor. Andrew Klecha, 1992-1993; Wor. Richard O. Cusick, 1994-1995; Wor. Bruce K. Pratt, 1996; Wor. Byron B. Sanderson, 1997-1998; Wor. Frederic L. Milliken III, 1999-2000; Wor Douglas G. Massey, 2001-2002; Rt. Wor. Bruce K. Pratt, 2003-2006. All have served two years terms except for one, Rt. Wor. Bruce K. Pratt, who has served a total of seven years: 1984-1985, 1996, 2003-2006 so far.

In the past 25 years, there have been some members of this Lodge, who have served the Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts to distinguish themselves and bring honor to Paul Revere Lodge. Two have been appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the 29th Masonic District: Rt. Wor. Theodore H. Weide, who served in 1985-1986 and Rt. Wor. Bruce K. Pratt, who served in 1997-1998. Paul Revere Lodge also had the honor of having Rt. Wor. Bruce K. Pratt elected in the year 2000 to serve the Grand Lodge as the Senior Grand Warden and Wor. Raymond Allen joined him as his Grand Pursuivant.

Two other awards, which were presented to members of Paul Revere Lodge, were the Henry Price Medal, which is given to a Mason who has performed exemplary and outstanding work for the betterment of the Fraternity, and was presented to Rt. Wor. Bruce K. Pratt in February 2000. The other award is the Joseph Warren Medal, which is given to a Mason who has distinguished himself for his work in the Lodge and his community, and was presented to Wor. George Andrews in February 1990, Rt. Wor. Theodore Weide in June 1994, Wor Raymond Allen in May 1998, and Wor. Richard Cusick in February 1999.

In the past twenty-five years, some of our Past Masters and members have also labored in the York Rite Bodies, serving their local Chapter, Council and Commandery. High Priests of Satucket Chapter: Ex. Donald Kent, and Satucket-Pilgrim Chapter: Ex. Fred Perry, Ex. Thomas J. Burke Sr., Ex. Douglas G. Massey, and Ex. Michael K. Richards. Illustrious Masters of Brockton Council: Ill. Ralph S. Dodge and Ill. Bruce K. Pratt, and Brockton-Abington Council: Ill. Fred Perry and Ill. Thomas J. Burke Sr.,and Eminent Commanders of Bay State Commandery #38: S. K. Bruce K. Pratt, S.K. David J. Goodrich, S.K. Fred Perry and S. K. Thomas J. Burke Sr.

Some members who have also served as Grand Officers for the York Rite Bodies. Ill. Douglas A. Young was the District Deputy Master of Ceremonies of the Grand Council for the years 1999-2000, Rt. Ex. Thomas J. Burke is the presiding District Deputy Grand High Priest for the 6th Capitular District and also served as the Grand Master of the Second Veil in 2002. One other member of our lodge has truly distinguished himself in the York Rite Bodies, holding many Grand Offices in the past twelve years. He was the Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of the Knights Templar and the Appendant Bodies of Massachusetts And Rhode Island in 1995, Grand King of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter in 2002, Conductor of the Council in 1999-2000 and Grand Principal Conductor of the Work in 2004 of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Master Masons, and is the presiding District Deputy Grand Captain of the Host of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter. That person is none other than Rt. Ex., V. I. and Rt. Em. Bruce K. Pratt. Rt. Wor. Bruce also had the distinct honor this past August of receiving the 33rd degree in the Scottish Rite of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, along with the Most Wor. Grand Master, who was also in that class.

Paul Revere Lodge has had some programs that have continued to flourish throughout these past 25 years. First, is the Red Cross Blood Program, which is held six times per year in these quarters. Through the work of many volunteers this program has grown for these many years and it has continued to be one of the top Masonic Blood Drives in the state. Last September, after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, our blood drive was able to collect 165 pints of blood, which was a record for the Lodge. Many of our blood donors have been coming to our drives for many years and still enjoy the full breakfasts and the chance to see some old friends.

Second, Paul Revere Lodge along with the seven other Lodges in our district, for the last 36 years have been involved with Brockton VA Hospital and their Chapel Services Program. Once every eight weeks each Lodge takes a turn escorting patients from the wards down to the Protestant services at the Hospital Chapel. This is just a small token of our appreciation to the veterans who sacrificed for their country and all the freedoms we enjoy. We cannot talk about the Brockton VA Hospital and the Masonic escort program without mentioning the 35 years of dedication and service of Rt. Wor. David Carleton and his wife, Marge. This program would not have flourished the way it has without the tireless efforts of the Carleton's and others who are at the VA Chapel services every Sunday. Paul Revere Lodge has also found its own unique way of spreading fraternalism and brotherhood within the Craft. Beginning in 1972, then Wor. Ted Wiede had an idea to form a Colonial Degree Team for the purpose of promoting the role of Masons and of Masonry back in the early days of this country's existence. In the fall of 1974, initial permission was received from Most Wor. Donald W. Vose to form the degree team, and on June 10, 1975, the Paul Revere Colonial Degree Team raised its first candidates at Paul Revere Lodge with the twenty-four charter members of the team in attendance, and all of them wearing their colonial era attire. In attendance that evening to witness this historic event was the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, Most Wor. Stanley Maxwell and other invited dignitaries. The goal and purpose of this Degree Team for all of its 31 years of existence has been to perform Masonic ritual and to demonstrate the Masonic ties to the history of the young American colonies and to spread the universality of Freemasonry by acknowledging our heritage as American Masons.

The Degree Team has traveled extensively and has performed Massachusetts Masonic ritual in many of the New England states. Through the efforts of Wor. Fred Milliken the Team was in invited in October of 2001 to Monroe Lodge #22, F. & A. M., in Bloomington, Indiana. Eighteen members of the team made this trip and were all treated with true Masonic fellowship and still talk about this trip to this day.

Another program, which Paul Revere Lodge became involved with in March 2002 and has watched flourish since, is the Masonic Angel Fund. The Masonic Angel Foundation was formed on Cape Cod in 1998 and now has 112 Lodges from twelve states enrolled in the program. This fund sees to it that needy children in the elementary schools are able to attend school with the proper clothing and shoes along with providing other necessities such as medications and eyeglasses. A school nurse or guidance counselor normally administers each case individually and determines what is needed. They then contact one of the Lodge representatives and the monies to purchase these items are provided. The Lodge and its members are never directly involved with the child or their parents. All of the monies for this program are funded through donations from the brethren by grants, gifts and voluntary donations. Paul Revere Lodge began this program with one school in Brockton and in 4 1/2 years has grown to include 12 schools in Brockton, Easton and West Bridgewater with about 4000 students.

In the spring of 2005, a request was made to Paul Revere Lodge from Kilwinning-Crosse Lodge # 2-237 in Bowling Green, Virginia to send representatives from our Lodge to attend their 250th anniversary celebration in September. The reason for this request was that they were planning to have a re-enactment of a very important event which had transpired at their Lodge during those terrible times of the Civil War.

In 1864, Bro. Emory Packard of Paul Revere Lodge was a member of the Union army and had learned that one of his fellow soldiers had broken into the Lodge building in Port Royal, Virginia, where the Lodge was originally located, and had stolen items from the building including some valuable officers jewels. Bro Packard, knowing the significance of these jewels, was finally able to persuade this other soldier to let him purchase the jewels from him and immediately sent them back to Paul Revere Lodge for safe-keeping until the end of the Civil War. In 1867, these officers' jewels were returned to Kilwinning-Crosse Lodge where they still remain to this very day. So, in September 2005, five brothers and two ladies from Paul Revere Lodge, Rt. Wor. Bruce Pratt and his wife, Claire, Wor. Bill Washburn and his wife Nancy, Bro. Jim Hardy, Bro Dave Maraglia and I, headed south to join them for their celebration. During the festivities of this 250th anniversary celebration; Rt. Wor Pratt, Wor. Washburn and Isymbolically returned these jewels back to their Master and Wardens. Rt. Wor. Bruce Pratt also presented the Lodge with a small gift from Paul Revere Lodge in remembrance of the visit - a Paul Revere Bowl. The history of that part of this country is so important to the early struggles of this nation and we all felt very lucky to have been able to be involved in some small way.

In closing, we are all now a part of the history of Paul Revere Lodge A. F. & A. M., and may we as Masons continue to spread fraternalism throughout this city known as Brockton and wheresoever we are dispersed over the face of this earth.

Fraternally,
Wor. Douglas G. Massey, Senior Warden
Bro. Peter A. DelSette, Jr. Steward, Lodge Historian

OTHER

  • 1860 (Jurisdictional dispute, VI-303)
  • 1862 (Committee report on town boundaries, VI-408)
  • 1892 (Participation in Brockton cornerstone laying, 1892-43)
  • 1904 (Participation in Brockton cornerstone laying, 1904-111)
  • 1985 (Presentation in Grand Lodge, 1985-95)

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

DISTRICTS

1856: District 5

1867: District 16 (Plymouth)

1878: District 19 (Taunton)

1883: District 24 (Brockton)

1911: District 29 (Brockton)

1927: District 29 (Brockton)

2003: District 17

LINKS

Lodge web site

Massachusetts Lodges

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