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−	* MM 1858, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StPaulA St. Paul (Groton)]
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−	Killed in the battle of Gettysburg, Pa. July 2d, 1863, Bro. Leander G. King, Capt. of Company C, 16th regt. Massachusetts Volunteers.
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−	Bro. King received the three degrees of Freemasonry in [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StPaulA St. Paul's] Lodge, Groton Centre, during the year 1858, and subsequently became a member of that Lodge. In March, 1859, he was one of the petitioners for Caleb Butler Lodge, at Groton Junction; afterwards became a member, and remained a firm supporter of the Lodge while he lived. Soon after the commencement of the present war, Br. King commenced raising a company in this place to aid in suppressing the rebellion. His kind and courteous deportment enabled him to rapidly recruit a Company, mostly from Groton and Westford, who remained devotedly attached to him to the day of bis death. Our Brother was a superior drill officer, having had some experience in that capacity, in one of the Cambridge companies some years since. He, with his company, had been in from fifteen to twenty battles and skirmishes, previous to the battle of Gettysburg, in which bis bearing and conduct, as an officer, had received the commendation of his superiors. Previous to the departure of the regiment for the seat of war, Bro. King was honored by M. W. Bro. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMWCoolidge Coolidge] in being appointed Master of the [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Army02Massachusetts Army Lodge connected with the 16th regt.], and, though the Lodge held but few meetings, his conduct afforded no reproach to the high position to which he had been called by that appointment. His remains were recovered by Bro. O. N. Wing, and returned to his home in Groton, Junction, where they were deposited in their final resting place, with Masonic honors, by the Brethren of Caleb Butler Lodge.
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Revision as of 03:58, 13 August 2013

CALEB BUTLER LODGE

Originally named Excelsior Lodge.

Location: South Groton; Ayer (1871)

Chartered By: Winslow Lewis

Charter Date: 03/14/1860 VI-300

Precedence Date: 03/28/1859

Current Status: Active

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PAST MASTERS

need list of living PMs

REFERENCES IN GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS

• Petition for Dispensation: 1859
• Petition for Charter: 1860

ANNIVERSARIES

• 1910 (50th Anniversary)
• 1934 (75th Anniversary)
• 1960 (Centenary)
• 1985 (125th Anniversary)
• 2009 (150th Anniversary)

VISITS BY GRAND MASTER

• 1860 (Deputy Grand Master James V. C. Smith; Constitution of Lodge and installation; see below)
• 1873 (Nickerson; Hall dedication)
• 1882 (Lawrence)
• 1898 (Deputy Grand Master Albert L. Harwood; Corner-stone laying for Bank and Middlesex District Court Building)
• 1899 (Hutchinson; Hall dedication)
• 1903 (Sanford)
• 1910 (Flanders; 50th Anniversary)
• 1918 (L. Abbott)
• 1925 (Ferrell; 2 visits, including installation)
• 1928 (Simpson; corner stone laying in Lowell)
• 1934 (Chipman; 75th Anniversary)
• 1960 (Eaton; Centenary)
• 1985 (Richardson; 125th Anniversary)
• 1990 (Darling; Hall dedication)
• 1999 (Bauer; Hall dedication)
• 2008 (Pageau; 75th Masonic anniversary of Rt. Wor. H. Arnold Wilder)
• 2009 (Pageau; 150th Anniversary)
• 2011 (Stewart)

BY-LAW CHANGES

1873 1886 1906 1912 1914 1921 1924 1951 1952 1955 1961 1967 1978 1982 1984 1988 1993 1995 2003 2004 2007 2010

HISTORY

• 1910 (50th Anniversary Historical Address, 1909-115)
• 1934 (75th Anniversary History, 1934-98)
• 1960 (Centenary History, 1960-125)
• 1985 (125th Anniversary History, 1985-105)
• 1999 (History at hall dedication, 1999-125)

OTHER

• 1871 (Definition of jurisdiction; also dispensation to meet in Ayer)
• 1918 (Address by Bro. and Maj. Reginald Barlow on Camp Devens)

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EVENTS

DISPENSATION, APRIL 1859

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XVIII, No. 6, April 1859, Page 192:

A dispensation has been issued for a new Lodge at South Groton, in this State, under the name of Excelsior Lodge, and will, we understand, go into immediate operation under favorable auspices. We could have preferred a different name, — one more suggestive.

CONSTITUTION OF LODGE, MARCH 1860

From Moore's Freemason's Monthly, Vol. XIX, No. 6, April 1860, Page 185:

This new Lodge which has been working the past year under Dispensation at South Groton, by the name of Excelsior Lodge, was constituted and its officers were installed on the evening of the 26th ult. The ceremonies of Constitution and Consecration were performed by the Dep. Grand Master, Dr. J. V. C. Smith, and the installation by R. W. Bro. Wm. D. Coolidge, J. G. Warden, to the great acceptance of the Brethren present. The following are the officers for the current year:—

• O. N. Wing, W. M.
• B. F. Taft, S. W.
• A. Dicke, J. W.
• A. Fenner, Treas.
• W. F. Goulding, Sec.
• J. N. Roberts, S. D.
• G. H. Champney, J. D.
• Leander Ring, Marshal.
• J. Q. A. McColIister, Chaplain.
• Danl. Ring, S. S.
• John Gleason, J. S.
• H. P. Nichols, Tyler.

At the conclusion of the ceremonies the Brethren sat down to an elegant and excellent supper, provided at the new hotel in the village. There an hour was spent in a very agreeable manner.

The Lodge has a convenient hall and the prospect before it most encouraging. Its officers are competent and zealous, and the members interested in its success.

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GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

• Ernest A. Bean, DDGM, District 14, 2006, 2007
• John L. Bemis, DDGM, District 13 (Fitchburg), 1973, 1974; N
• Albert A. Fillebrown, DDGM, District 11 (Lowell), 1904, 1905; Memorial
• Benjamin H. Hartwell, DDGM, District 11 (Lowell), 1887, 1888, 1889; SN
• Geoffrey Kromer, DDGM, District 14, 2011, 2012
• Herbert B. Priest, DDGM, District 11 (Lowell), 1925, 1926; SN
• H. Arnold Wilder, DDGM, District 13 (Fitchburg), 1949, 1950; SN
• William A. Wilkins, DDGM, District 13 (Fitchburg), 1983, 1984; SN

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DISTRICTS

1859: District 3

1867: District 7 (Lowell)

1883: District 11 (Lowell)

1911: District 12 (Lowell)

1927: District 13 (Fitchburg)

2003: District 14

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LINKS

Lodge web site

Massachusetts Lodges