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SOLEY LODGE

Location: Somerville; Lincoln (1960)

Chartered By: Charles A. Welch

Charter Date: 03/10/1880 1880-51

Precedence Date: 04/02/1879

Current Status: in Grand Lodge Vault; merged with Joseph Warren to form Joseph Warren-Soley Lodge, 01/25/1983.

REFERENCES IN GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS

• Petition for Dispensation: 1879
• Petition for Charter: 1880
• Consolidation Petition (with Joseph Warren Lodge): 1982

ANNIVERSARIES

• 1899 (20th Anniversary)
• 1904 (25th Anniversary)
• 1929 (50th Anniversary; Special Communication)
• 1954 (75th Anniversary; Special Communication)
• 1979 (Centenary; Special Communication)

VISITS BY GRAND MASTER

• 1880 (Welch; Constitution of Lodge and installation; Special Communication)
• 1888 (Endicott; Dedication of Somerville Masonic Hall; Special Communication)
• 1888 (Wells)
• 1898 (Hutchinson)
• 1899 (Hutchinson; 2 visits, including 20th Anniversary)
• 1901 (Gallagher)
• 1904 (Sanford; 25th Anniversary)
• 1908 (Blake; cornerstone laying of Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Somerville)
• 1909 (Flanders)
• 1912 (Benton)
• 1914 (M. Johnson)
• 1916 (M. Johnson)
• 1919 (L. Abbott)
• 1921 (Prince)
• 1927 (Simpson)
• 1928 (Simpson; Veterans' Night)
• 1929 (H. Dean; 50th Anniversary)
• 1937 (Allen; reception for Senior Grand Deacon Charles O. Grimmons)
• 1947 (Wragg)
• 1954 (W. Johnson; 75th Anniversary)
• 1960 (Eaton; dedication of hall in Lincoln)
• 1967 (Booth; at Juniper Hall)
• 1979 ([1]; Centenary and Hall Dedication)

BY-LAW CHANGES

1880 1881 1888 1896 1898 1905 1912 1918 1925 1931 1938 1947 1949 1952 1967 1968 1971 1979 1980

HISTORY

• 1929 (50th Anniversary History, 1929-72)
• 1954 (75th Anniversary History, 1954-61; see below)
• 1979 (Centenary History, 1979-54; see below)

75TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY, APRIL 1954

From Proceedings, Page 1954-61:

By Worshipful Alfred C. Walton.

Seventy-five years ago April 2, 1879, after having completed the necessary petitions and formalities, an application was granted by the Grand Lodge and the first regular communication of the Soley Lodge was held on the third Monday in May, May 19, 1879. Forty-eight Masons were listed as its charter members, and its first Worshipful Master was Dr. Horace P. Hemenway.

In 1879 only one Masonic Lodge existed in Somerville, John Abbot Lodge, situated in Union Square. Although well equipped and doing good work, it could not satisfy in those days of more difficult transportation the growing desire of men living in Winter Hill and East Somerville for more conveniently located Masonic accommodation. Bro. Charles Powers is credited as being the first Mason to suggest to some of his neighbors in East Somerville the possibility of another Lodge, and the preliminary meetings concerning the institution of the Lodge were held in his parlor, which was located at the corner of Mt. Vernon and Pearl Streets. Subsequent meetings were held in Hadley Hall, which was situated on the northeast side of Broadway nearly opposite Mt. Vernon Street.

Wor. John K. Hall, a Past Master of John Abbot Lodge, had the inspiration which resulted in the naming of our Lodge after Most Worshipful John Soley. Hon. John Soley was a resident of Charlestown. Such records as we have concerning him reveal that he was a gentleman of ample means and large benevolence and was highly esteemed by his fellow citizens for his many good qualities, a Justice of the Peace in the days when the holder of the office was more than the taker of occasional oaths and acknowledgments. Generally taking an active part in the affairs of the town, no man stood higher in the esteem of his fellows than did John Soley. He was Master of King Solomon's Lodge in the years 1794, 1795 and 1796 and was elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge in the years 1826, 1827 and 1828. He presided as Grand Master about the time of the so-called Morgan Expose, and his wise judgment did much to keep Massachusetts Masonry on an even keel during those troubled times.

The early meetings of Soley Lodge were held in the apartments on the corner of Broadway and Franklin Street, which were thereafter designated as Franklin Hall. It was a very modest beginning. The apartments were over a stable, which somewhat detracted from the enjoyment of the work on warm evenings; but there the Lodge remained and prospered until the present structure was built in 1888.

A 25th anniversary celebration was held during the term of Wor. William H. Cushman in 1904, and a 50th anniversary was observed during the term of Wor. Charles J. Van Cor on Monday evening, April 8, 1929. On the latter occasion there were still four living charter members, three of whom were present to serve on the committee to receive the Grand Master, Most Worshipful Herbert W. Dean. On each occasion the history of our Lodge was read, and the proceedings of our 25th anniversary were duly printed and distributed to the members.

When Soley Lodge was organized, it became the second Blue Lodge in the territorial jurisdiction of Somerville. Since its organization, a growing population and the shift of population from Charlestown to Somerville has brought to the City our ancient sister Lodge, King Solomon's Lodge, also two younger Lodges, Somerville Lodge and, more lately, Freedom Lodge, have been instituted.

At our 50th anniversary we felt that the great war was well behind us and that we might be looking forward to an era of prosperity. Of all our seventy-five years, the last twenty-five indeed have been lived in a distracted world, for shortly after our 50th anniversary we were to know a great economic depression and still later the world's greatest war.

September 1929, the late and beloved Wor. Alton A. Linnell was installed Master of Soley Lodge, and together with his Wardens, Wor. and Rev. Stephen C. Lang and the late Wor. Charles C. Grimmons, the Lodge began a six-year struggle with an economic depression and its resultant effects on our Lodge. Our Lodge not only had to confront and solve financial problems caused by a diminishing list of applicants, but also meet increasing requests for Masonic charity. Yet during this time attendance remained constant, and there was always some work at each meeting. Increasingly our records during this period show that dues of many members were remitted for fraternal reasons without names' being read. What does not show in our records and what no printed page can convey is the spirit of devotion to principles of Masonic charity which Wor. Bro. Linnell and his Wardens, who later became Masters, displayed throughout these trying years. Calls for assistance of all sorts were answered at all hours of the day and night, and the charity funds of the Lodge were carefully and wisely spent. It seems appropriate to the writer here to record that of his own knowledge on many occasions emergencies were met from the pocket of these Masters, who many times received no reimbursement. The writer especially believes that at this point the records of our Lodge should contain a public acknowledgment of the generosity of Wor. Bro. Grimmons, not only for his gifts to his Brethren and the Lodge during his years of leadership when they were given modestly with a stern insistence that neither the Lodge nor the recipient should know the identity of the donor, but also for the expression of affection manifested in his generous bequest to our Lodge.

Wor. Bro. Grimmons' service to Masonry was not without recognition during his life. On February 15, 1937, we celebrated a "Charlie" Grimmons Night when due acknowledgment was made of the appointment of Wor. Bro. Grimmons as Senior Grand Deacon. On that occasion, we entertained Most Worshipful Claude L. Allen and many of the members of the Grand Lodge.

An idea of our problems and how they were met may be had from the following quotation in the report of the Council of 1932 when Rev. Bro. Stephen C. Lang was Master:

Among the beneficiaries were five sisters all beyond mid-life, two of whom have for years been invalids; in another home is a Mason's widow, who has arthritis, and on her depend a minor child and her mother; another widow with arthritis; an orphaned boy; two aged widows, one an invalid of eighty-six, the other in better health at eighty; a member who is a mechanic had a broken wrist, with a wife and four children dependent upon him for support; we secured Old Age Assistance for a widow of eighty; Christmas cheer to a member with a small pension, who is handicapped with one leg amputated; seven of our members have seen good days but this year have asked for assistance; thrice we were asked to assist when death came; now these are only the major items of relief and we recite them so you may get an idea of what is done in your name.

In 1930, $2,381.94 was spent for charity alone. During these years there were frequent drafts on the reserve and regular funds of our Lodge to meet our charitable requirements. At no time during this period did Soley Locige apply to the Grand Lodge for any assistance.

The beginning of the administration of Wor. Irving Taylor found charitable calls had diminished to a point where the Master thought that regular funds might again be used for regular purposes. Consequently, the next four years saw a period of increased membership, attendance and many novel programs.

We abolished automatic life memberships in 1938 without breaking faith with those Brothers who had anticipated such membership at the time of their joining. In a few years now our Masters will no longer be concerned with the financial cares of carrying on with a membership that at times is not even fifty percent contributing.

April 6, 1943, Wor. Herbert L. Tuttle, who for over twenty-five years had been the Lecturer of Soley Lodge and at the time of his death was its presiding Master, died after concluding some remarks during a visitation at John Abbot Lodge. His loss was keenly felt by the Lodge and as a personal one by most of its members, for at the time of his death he had instructed as candidates most of its members. His talks in Lodges of Instruction and at the Masonic gatherings were noted for their simplicity, information and deep sincerity. Wor. Earl W. Perkins, Senior Warden, assumed the East and the officers of the Lodge closed ranks, and our year was brought to a close under the direction of Wor. Bro. Perkins in a manner which we felt reflected credit on our leader who had gone before.

A few years later sorrow again was experienced in Soley Lodge when Wor. Reginald Irving Bateman, who had served faithfully and with distinction as a line officer and as Senior and Junior Wardens, died January 10, 1950, never having been able to preside in the lodge-room. Again the officers of the Lodge advanced a station, and under the energetic leadership of Wor. George E. Brigham, Soley Lodge continued its work.

During the past twenty-five years there have been many meetings and programs which have been memorable to the members present. These are so numerous that time will not permit to mention all of them, but note might be made here of the evening of March 31, 1947, when Most Worshipful Samuel H. Wragg, then the presiding Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, in a fraternal visit, conferred Veterans' Medals on six of our Brethren and raised Bro. Richard Irving Sherman, son of our member, Hon. Bro. Philip Sherman, a former associate of the Grand Master when both were in the legislature. An enjoyable feature of the evening was the pleasant talk delivered by the Grand Master in his inimitable, genial style. The success of the evening was in no small measure due to the efficient functioning of the Grand Marshal, who at that time was Right Worshipful Whitfield W. Johnson.

Our 25th anniversary historian, Wor. James F. Beard, wrote a history consisting of thirty closely printed pages. Its concluding paragraphs speak with frankness of the success of the Lodge. The historian points with pride and in detail to its rapid growth, its then large and distinguished membership. Among other significant sentences is the following: "The Lodge owes not a little of its success to the fact that the finances have never been any care to the Council." Truly this was youth expanding its chest and flexing its muscles.

Our 50th anniversary history is some twenty-one pages of typewritten material, composed by Wor. Frank E. Porter, who records the events of the preceding twenty-five years with not quite as much detail. Flis history concludes on a note somewhat more subdued than that of Wor. Bro. Beard. He says: "We have striven for worthy principles, and have seen exemplified loyalty and faithfulness unto death, and this is success. We have a longer and a larger history which cannot be written and never will be, of charity in thought and deed, as well as money; of love and sympathy; of care for the wounded in spirit as well as body. All this is success."

It is interesting to note that tonight the historian records seventy-five years on somewhat less than half the pages used by Wor. Bro. Porter. No mention is made herein of specific events during the administrations of Wor. Brother Willis H. Doe, James E. Luke, Robert A. Frazier, Charles D. Coyle, John E. Elliott, and John H. Tomfohrde. This is not that events of significance to the Lodge were not happening during their terms, and certainly it is not that these Worshipful Brothers are not held in equal affection and esteem with all others who have occupied the Oriental Chair in Soley Lodge. The brevity of this history and these omissions are attributable to the busy pace at which we live today. We find that on such an occasion as this we no longer recite the minutiae of our history, but trust that these few highlights will serve our members as a stimulus to recall other significant and pleasant events of the past twenty-five years. Evidence that even Masonically we live at an accelerated pace is found in the fact that for four years now our Masters have served terms of but one year. As we come to the conclusion of seventy-five years of existence, we are confronted with many factors which our predecessors might have found discouraging. Although we have had and still do have distinguished members, we no longer can say with our first historian that our current membership includes many who have been mayors, senators and other high public officials. It has been many years since a Brother has held the office of mayor and quite a few years since any Mason has received an elective office in this City.

Yet withal, we have met; we have worked; and the quality of our Masonry has been such as to commend itself to sufficient members of the community as to provide us for the most part with work for every meeting. We have furnished fraternal spirit and communion to our members and to visitors within our Lodge, and we have fulfilled without assistance our charitable obligations.

We now look forward to the final quarter of our first century of existence. We do not flex our muscles with the strength and pride of youth, neither do we express our satisfaction in quite the exalted language of twenty-five years ago. Here tonight, at the conclusion of seventy-five years, rather do we believe our history expresses a quiet assurance that our cornerstone was well and truly laid. Although the ebb and flow of economic tides, dislocations of war and rumors of war have passed over us and may pass over us again, yet, withal in this place, we know that the ancient landmarks are firmly planted and clearly visible for those who shall come after us.

CENTENARY HISTORY, APRIL 1979

From Proceedings, Page 1979-54:

History of Soley Lodge, From 1954 to 1979, by Worshipful David L. Geoffrion.

(For the history of Soley Lodge covering the earlier periods, please refer to: 1929 Mass. 72 - 91; 1954 Mass. 61-67.)

The 75th Anniversary celebration was particularly well attended. It was held on Monday evening, April 12, 1954, in Gilman Square apartments and over 200 Masons enjoyed a delicious meal and the festivities of the evening. Soley Lodge was honored to have the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Whitfield W. Johnson, and his distinguished suite of Masons in attendance. Most Worshipful Brother Johnson delivered the keynote address and also presented Veterans' Medats to several of the Brethren, with six being so entitled. Worshipful Alfred C. Walton, the Presiding Master presented a historical sketch, which concluded:

"We now look forward to the final quarter of our first century of existence. We do not flex our muscles with the strength and pride of youth, neither do we express our satisfaction in quite the exalted language of 25 years ago. Here, tonight at the conclusion of 75 years rather do we believe our history expresses a quiet assurance that our cornerstone was well and truly laid . . . "

Thus we passed through our diamond jubilee and pressed forward in our business looking thus toward our centennial.

The diamond jubilee year ended with a membership of 423, after having conferred five degrees and admitted two affiliates. The meetings were consistently attended and continued to be so through the next few years, with an average attendance offrom 40 to 50 at each communication. It is worthy of note that Brethren of Soley Lodge were then active in the expansion of Freemasonry., as well as our Brethren in the last century. Brothers Chester Bradley and Edward Doland of Soley Lodge were Charter Members of Simonds Lodge of Burlington, which was instituted in 1955.

Ar a reminder that the Lodge continues its 75th year, in June 1956 the Lodge held an Old Timers' Night recognizing those who had contributed so much over the past years. Worshipful Brother Alfred C. Walton read the roll of the living Brethren who joined from 1891 to 1931; 290 in all. Many were present at the meeting and gave talks and shared anecdotes ofthe past. The oldest brother present, Brother A.E. Goldsmith, was recognized and presented a Masonic Bible by Worshipful Master Llewellyn Ralston.

1957 saw the installation of Worshipful James Luke, Jr., by his father, Worshipful James E. Luke, Sr., a Past Master of Soley Lodge who served from 1944 to 1945. Worshipful Brother Luke, Sr. remained active in Lodge affairs and was the mastermind and organizer of our annual picnic at the Masonic Nursing Home in Shrewsbury, an affair enjoyed by the Brethren and the residents of the home alike.

In 1958 Brother Arthur J. Williams was installed as Master of Soley Lodge, and presented a gavel crafted from the original timbers of the Old North Bridge in Concord. This was a significant gift for Brother Williams, for he had directed the reconstruction of the bridge.

However, all was not rosy for the Lodge during those times. The financial expenses continued to mount year after year, with rent on the Lodge hall alone running some $1800. per year. This resulted in a continuing depletion of the Reserve Fund to take care of current expenses. Something had to be done and the Brethren were looking for a solution. The Lincoln Square and Cornpass Club was having discussions relative to instituting a new Lodge or having a Lodge move into Lincoln. It appeared that a solution to both parties' problems might be at hand.

Through the efforts of many people, including Worshipful Arthur Williams and Worshipful Harold Lawson, Past Master of Corinthian Lodge and President of the Lincoln Square and Compass Club, the two organizations met a number of times and it was jointly agreed that a move of Soley Lodge to Lincoln would be advantageous.

At the meeting of May 16, 1960, Worshipful Charles Van Cor, our senior Past Master, representing the committee of Past Masters, made a proposal that Soley Lodge petition the Grand Lodge to change the location of its Charter from Somerville to Lincoln. The proposal was approved, and the petition was sent. The Worshipful Master and several Past Masters discussed the move with Most Worshipful Laurence E. Eaton, Grand Master and after presentation to Grand Lodge, the petition was approved.

Much needed to be done. It was agreed that the move would take place in August of 1960, and arrangements were readied for the frrst meeting to be held in Lincoln in September of that year. Worshipful Harold Lawson located a meeting place at the Farrington Memorial Hall in Lincoln, and through the efforts of many people, and through the friendly cooperative spirit of the Farrington, it was arranged. The first meeting was held there September 19, 1960. The room was small and snug, and had to be set up for every meeting, but it served the needs adequately.

The new Lodge room was properly dedicated on November 21, 1960 by Most Worshipful Laurence E. Eaton, Grand Master and the Grand Lodge Officers in a very solemn and impressive ceremony. (1960 Mass. 212-216) To start the Lodge many gifts were presented by Brethren and friends. We were now in our new home, had a membership now of the Lodge from Somerville and the Lincoln Square and Compass Club, and were instilled with a new vigor to go forwaid through the sixties. During that first year, Soley Lodge had five Brethren complete the degrees and had thirteen affiliations, ending the 1961 year with a membership of 373.

January 16, 1961 saw the first candidate raised in Lincoln. Stanley J. Moszka was raised on this particularly auspicious occasion by Worshipful Harold Lawson and a degree team from the old Lincoln Square and Compass Club in recognition of their efforts in making it possible for Soley Lodge to move to Lincoln. Brother Moszka went on to become Master of Soley Lodge during 1968-1969.

As was said earlier, the Farrington was snug. When it became known that the venture was to succeed, a committee was formed in December 1961 to study a way to form a club or association for constructing or otherwise obtaining a building or a Temple for Soley Lodge. This committee consisted of Chairman Worshipful Harold Lawson; Worshipful John Barber, Jr, Secretary; Brother Charles Owen, Treasurer; Worshipful Alfred Walton, Legal; and Worshipful Earle Perkins. The committee went on to become the Builder's Club of Lincoln, Inc.

During 1962 and 1963, many fund raisers were conducted to raise money for the new Temple, including field days, pancake suppers, temple banks, coins and bricks. This was a busy time for the Lodge not only in its building activities, but in its Lodge activities as well. In those two years, the Lodge saw seventeen candidates and eleven affiliates and reinstatements. Meetings were attended by an average of over forty men per meeting.

During this time it became known to Worshipful Brother Lawson that the Town of Lincoln was vacating the oldest school in Lincoln, known as the "Little Red Schoolhouse", which was owned by the Ogden Codman Estate. Negotiations were immediately conducted with the estate and with the help of many Brethren, with Worshipful Henry Warder acting as broker, negotiations were completed on June 28, 1963.

Much work had to be done on the building to ready it for Lodge activities. This was accomplished and on October 21, 1963 the first meeting was held in our new Lodge room in the Little Red Schoolhouse, with Worshipful John Barber, Jr. in the East.

Through that year of 1964, activity was again heavy with six Brethren completing the degrees and with eight affiliations. During this year, more gifts were presented to the Lodge: a six foot square and compass which hangs on the front of our building, constructed and donated by Worshipful Earle Perkins; the Masonic Temple sign on our building was donated by a non-Masonic gentleman from the Town of Lincoln; the Officers' chairs were given by Brother Winston Johnson and the Third Degree emblems were made and presented to the Lodge by Worshipful John Barber, Jr. Brother Barber also presented the travelling aprons for the Officers and pictures to adorn the Lodge.

Over the next three years, the Lodge raised another eight candidates and had five affiliations. Through deaths and other events, the membership had decreased to 308 at the end of 1967.

December 1967 saw the death of another Brother who was a descendant of John Soley. Brother Emerson P. Marsh, Lieutenant of Boston Police, died at the age of 88, a fifty year veteran and life member.

September 1968 saw the gift which added much to the proceedings of future communications. Prior to that time, the music to accompany the floor work and otherwise contribute to the evening, was played on an old upright piano which, according to some, was fickle with respect to tune. Realizing this, and through his generosity, Brother Fred Adams presented Soley Lodge with a beautiful Hammond organ. During the following ten years, our Organist, Brother Joseph Stanley, has made good use of it to the pleasure of all our Brethren.

September 1968 also saw Worshipful Donald Dawes present three nice cases for the traveling aprons of the first three officers. We ended the decade comfortably in our new quarters with an additional four brethren completing the degrees and nine affiliations.

The seventies saw a decline in membership for the Lodge, along with similar declines through organized groups of many types. This decline can be attributed to many causes, most of which are known to you. Migration to the suburbs and the associated longer hours at work attributed to commuting, the quickened pace of everyday life, and the competition of major sporting and theatrical events on television. Nonetheless, the membership that was active during the seventies provided good fellowship, and visitors to Soley Lodge always remarked about the friendship and warm feeling of the Lodge toward them. Many have come back again and again, despite long distances to travel. Even with the general decline, Soley Lodge raised eight Master Masons and voted on affiliations and reinstatements of nine more.

The seventies also saw many improvements in the Lodge building. In 1972, Worshipful Joseph Dodd, during his tenure as Master, was instrumental in having the kitchen relocated from the cold, damp cellar to the first floor adjacent to the dining room. In fact, much of the work was done by his hands. Several other Brethren assisted and this effort was completed entirely by Lodge Brethren. Donations of the refrigerator by Worshipfui Oarrla Geoffriori and the stove by Worshipful Steven Zeigler were made also during that time. In 1975, the Lodge was completely redecorated with paneling, dropped ceiling, chandeliers, and new wiring. The paneling and much of the other work was done by Worshipful Brothers Joseph Dodd, Rene Arnaud, David Geoffrion, and Brother Thomas Norton. Pictures of the George Washington era were donated by Worshipful Henry Warner and now hang in our dining room. These efforts transformed the apartments from a schoolhouse with blackboards and chalk trays still visible to a paneled Lodge room. 1979 saw the laying of a new carpet in the Lodge room and the re-upholstering of the Officers' chairs.

Worshipful Lloyd Perry suggested the carpet and personally did over the chairs. Worshipful Rene Arnaud suggested that the Brethren donate a square of the carpet in the name of a departed Brother and a plaque now hangs in the Lodge commemorating this as the Worshipful John Barber, Jr. Memorial Carpet Plaque. The names of other remembered Brethren are also contained on the plaque.

On June 15, 1975, as part of our country's Bicentennial Celebration, Grand Lodge conducted a parade throughout Charlestown to Bunker Hill. Masons from all over the state participated in this significant event and Soley Lodge was well represented.

In keeping with our country's Bicentennial theme, during the April 1976 fraternal visitation of our District Deputy, Right Worshipful Willis B. Whalen, 200 years from the battle of Lexington and Concord, the Lodge was entertained by the Sudbury Company Militia. There was an overflow crowd at our small country Lodge and a memorable time was had by all. During this evening, also, Right Worshipful Brother Whalen presented a Fifty Year Veterans' Medal to Worshipful Alfred C. Walton, our senior Past Master.

Many of the Brethren, I am sure, will remember the flea market Soley Lodge held in 1977 , as much a social get-together as everything else. This was spearheaded by our Secretary, Brother Elmer Ziegler, and many of the Brethren participated or socialized that day.

Another event that has recently been initiated has been the June, (renamed the June/September) Bar-B-Q. This was going to be an annual June event, but it turned out so well that we now hold it in June and September of each year. The attendance has been growing with each event and the guest list contains people from farther away each time. This looks to be a regular part of Soley Lodge and should continue for a long time to come.

Thus, we have come a long way in this short treatise into the Lodge history to 1979. I trust it has jogged the memories of those who have been with Soley Lodge for some time and has given new Brethren and other interested Masons a glimpse into the first hundred years of Soley Lodge.

OTHER

• 1922 (Petition to reduce fees to conform to a uniform rate established by the lodges in Somerville; approved.)
• 1952 (Somerville parade to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Washington's initiation)
• 1960 (Petition to remove to Lincoln; granted)

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

• John A. Avery, DDGM, District 6 (Somerville), 1925, 1926; Memorial
• James F. Beard, Grand Lodge Auditor; Memorial
• Paul S. Burns, DDGM, District 6 (Somerville), 1915, 1916; Memorial
• Charles H. Crane, DDGM, District 6 (Somerville), 1886, 1887, 1888, 1889; SN
• Fred L. Moses, DDGM, District 6 (Somerville), 1923, 1924; Senior Grand Warden 1928
• Charles S. Soule, DDGM, District 6 (Somerville), 1902, 1903; Memorial

DISTRICTS

1879: District 2 (Charlestown)

1883: District 6 (Somerville)

1911: District 6 (Somerville)

1927: District 6 (Somerville)

LINKS

Massachusetts Lodges