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1945

SAMUEL H. WRAGG, Grand Master

A portrait of the Grand Master appeared in the Frontispiece.

Stanley W. Wilson, Deputy Grand Master
Cyril W. Downs, Senior Grand Warden
James F. Watson, Junior Grand Warden

QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston)

• 03/14: 1945-21;
• 06/13: 1945-233;
• 09/12: 1945-250;
• 12/12: 1945-415; (Annual Communication)

03/14 Agenda

• 1945-27: Report of the Committee on Records.
• 1945-54: Well wishes sent to Past Grand Master Arthur D. Prince.

06/13 Agenda

• 1945-239: Report of the Committee on Records.

09/12 Agenda

• 1945-256: Peace Memorial Service.
• 1945-260: Report of the Committee on Records.

12/12 Agenda

• 1945-422: Introduction of Past Grand Master Ansel A. Packard of Connecticut. He was presented a Henry Price Medal on Page 1945-484.
• 1945-422: Report of the Committee on Records.
• Recorded in Grand Master Wragg's address, beginning on Page 1945-466:
  • Anniversaries:
    • Victory, Watertown (03/05; 25th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • The Tyrian, Gloucester (03/06; 175th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Mystic Valley, Winchester (04/12; 25th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Springfield, Springfield (04/18; 50th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Ezekiel Bates, Attleboro (04/28; 75th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Norumbega, Newtonville (05/02; 25th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Charles River, Medway (05/05; 75th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Loyalty, Jamaica Plain (05/07; 25th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Paskamansett, New Bedford (05/15; 25th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Belcher, Chicopee (05/19; 75th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • The Massachusetts, Boston (05/21; 175th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Bethlehem, Lynn (05/28; 25th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Middlesex, Framingham (06/05; 150th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Columbian, Boston (06/07; 150th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Evening Star, Lee (06/08; 150th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Upton, Cheshire (06/09; 75th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Occidental, Stockbridge (09/14; 75th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Mariners', Cotuit (09/28; 75th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Puritan, Whitman (10/01; 75th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Simon W. Robinson, Lexington (10/08; 75th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Noddle's Island, Boston (10/11; 25th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Quinsigamond, Worcester (10/19; 75th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Brookline, Brookline (11/01; 25th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Republican, Greenfield (11/01; 150th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Good Samaritan, Reading (11/07; 75th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Monitor, Waltham (11/14; 125th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Beth-Horon, Brookline (11/15; 75th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Wessagusset, Weymouth (11/16; 25th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Atlantic, Quincy (11/21; 25th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Temple, East Boston (12/13; 75th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Phoenician, Lawrence (12/14; 75th Anniversary; Special Communication)
    • Mount Tabor, Boston (12/20; 100th Anniversary; Special Communication)
  • Lodges visited:
    • Winchester (01/01; open house)
    • Lodge of St. Andrew, Boston (01/11)
    • Norfolk, Needham (01/15; Reception for Grand Master)
    • Somerville, Somerville (02/12; reception for Deputy Grand Master Stanley W. Wilson)
    • Liberty, Beverly (02/22; Washington's Birthday)
    • Nehoiden, Needham (02/27; Reception for Grand Master)
    • Shawmut, Boston (03/22; reception for Rt. Wor. Arthur A. Sondheim)
    • Fraternal, Hyannis (04/23; dedication of "Charles H. Ramsay Organ")
    • Universal, Orleans (05/04; reception for Senior Grand Warden Cyril W. Downs
    • Cincinnatus, Great Barrington (05/18; reception for Junior Grand Warden James F. Watson)
    • King Solomon's (06/16; Bunker Hill ceremonies)
    • Grand Lodge of New Brunswick (08/22-08/23)
    • Norfolk, Needham (09/10; installation)
    • Brookline, Brookline (09/11; installation)
    • Lodge of St. Andrew, Boston (11/08; installation)
    • Grand Lodge of New York (11/19-20)
    • Lodge of St. Andrew, Boston (11/30; Feast of St. Andrew)
    • Temple, East Boston (12/04)

Visits of Deputy Grand Master and Grand Wardens also listed, beginning on Page 1945-474.

• 1945-475: Presentation of the Connecticut Pierpont Edwards Medal to Past Grand Master Arthur W. Coolidge.
• 1945-485: Introduction of distinguished guests.
• 1945-486: Re-election of Grand Master Samuel H. Wragg. Election of other Grand Lodge officers.

Grand Constitutions Amendment Proposals

• 03/14: 1945-53: "Upon motion, duly seconded, it was voted that the Grand Master be requested and authorized to appoint a committee of five or more to prepare such amendments or revisions of the Grand Constitutions as may be deemed necessary."

Grand Master's Address

• 03/14: 1945-35; opening remarks; war committee directive; necrology; Board of Directors holdings; Education; service.

• 06/13: 1945-240; opening remarks; necrology; "condition of the Craft"; membership; Masonic Home; anniversaries; Fraternity Parlor.

• 09/12: 1945-261; opening remarks; necrology; education and library; service; budget for 1946.

• 12/12: 1945-423; opening remarks; necrology; finances; activities; overseas districts (Canal Zone active; Chile carrying on; "daily expecting up to the minute information" with regard to China); membership (4,961 initiates through 08/31/1945, graphs and tables); dispensations; Lodges of Instruction; education; Masonic Home and Hospital; service; Library and Museum; visits; medals.

Lodge By-Law Changes

• 03/14: 1945-47;
  • Full Codes : none.
  • Amendments: Algonquin, Atlantic, Bethesda (Valparaiso), Brotherhood, Hampden, Ionic (Taunton), Liberty, Wollaston; approved.

• 06/13: 1945-246;
  • Full Codes : none.
  • Amendments: Acacia, Faith, Fidelity, Granite, Manchester, Manet, Occidental, Revere, Rural, Sagamore; approved.

• 09/12: 1945-281;
  • Full Codes : Golden Fleece, Mount Horeb (Woburn)
  • Amendments: Adelphi, Army, Bethesda (Brighton), Charles C. Dame, Huelen, King David, Mount Olivet, Prospect, Victory, Waltham, Wessagusset, William Sutton; approved.

• 12/12: 1945-47;
  • Full Codes : none.
  • Amendments: Charles River, Columbian, Excelsior, Faith, Fraternal (with changes), Jordan, King Philip, Loyalty, Morning Star, North Star, Occidental, Orphan's Hope, Paul Revere, Phoenician, Simon W. Robinson, Temple, William Sewall Gardner; approved. Orient, not approved.

Necrologies and Memorials

• 03/14: 1945-36; Death of Wor. George Wellington Chester, Past Grand Tyler, and former Superintendent of the Boston Masonic Temple; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.

• 03/14: 1945-37; Death of Rt. Wor. Arthur Homer Porter, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.

• 03/14: 1945-50; Memorial for Rt. Wor. H. Wendell Prout, Past Deputy Grand Master and Past Grand Treasurer; presented by Most Wor. Claude L. Allen, for the committee.

• 03/14: 1945-52; Memorial for Rt. Wor. Walter E. Dow, Past Junior Grand Warden; presented by Rt. Wor. Austin M. Thresher, for the committee.

• 06/13: 1945-241; Death of Rt. Wor. Harry Edwin Perkins, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.

• 09/12: 1945-261; Death of Rt. Wor. Robert Dudley Diggs, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.

• 09/12: 1945-262; Death of Rt. Wor. Harlan Scott Cummings, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.

• 09/12: 1945-263; Death of Very Rev. Percy Tom Edrop, Grand Chaplain; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.

• 09/12: 1945-265; Death of Rt. Wor. William Shaw Johnson, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.

• 09/12: 1945-266; Death of Rt. Wor. Clarence Lorraine Frounfelker, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.

• 09/12: 1945-265; Death of Rt. Wor. Harry Eben Jackson, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.
  • 12/12: 1945-476; Memorial, presented by Rt. Wor. James Young, Jr., for the committee.

• 12/12: 1945-424; Death of Rt. Wor. David Thompson Montague, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.

• 12/12: 1945-426; Death of Rt. Wor. David Lorenzo Martin, Past District Deputy Grand Master; mentioned in Grand Master's Address.

Petitions for Charters

• 12/12: 1945-480; Petition by Mariners' Lodge to have joint geographical jurisdiction with Fraternal Lodge; granted.

• 12/12: 1945-481; Petition by Orient Lodge to have joint geographical jurisdiction with Constellation Lodge over Westwood; referred to committee.

SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

• 03/05: 1945-1; Watertown. 25th Anniversary of Victory Lodge.
  • 1945-2: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Stuart J. Fay, Master of Victory Lodge.
  • 1945-2: Address by Grand Master, "bringing in those personal touches, due to his long acquaintance with the membership of the Lodge, which always please and inspire a Masonic gathering." A motion was made by Rt. Wor. George Dale, the first Master of the Lodge, to send greetings to Most Wor. Arthur D. Prince, who chartered the Lodge and who was absent due to illness. Remarks by other Brothers.
  • 1945-3: Charter members were presented with 25-year certificates.
  • 1945-5ff. History of Victory Lodge, by Rt. Wor. George H. Dale.

• 03/06: 1945-11; Gloucester. 175th Anniversary of The Tyrian Lodge.
  • 1945-11: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. M. Don Betts, Master of The Tyrian Lodge.
  • 1945-12: Address by Grand Master, "in his cordial and friendly manner." Remarks by other Brothers; reminiscences by Wor. Earl O. Phillips, Master at the 150th Anniversary in 1920.
  • 1945-13: (03/04) Commemorative service at the Independent Christian Church; sermon by Very Rev. Percy T. Edrop, Grand Chaplain; the Grand Lodge was represented by Deputy Grand Master Stanley W. Wilson.
  • 1945-14ff. History of The Tyrian Lodge, by Rt. Wor. Addison G. Brooks.

• 04/12: 1945-55; Winchester. 25th Anniversary of Mystic Valley Lodge.
  • 1945-55: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Leroy T. Downer, Master of Mystic Valley Lodge.
  • 1945-56: A prayer was offered in memory of President and Rt. Wor. Franklin Roosevelt, "whose death occurred just prior to the opening of the Lodge."
  • 1945-56: Address by Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers. Roll of the Charter Members and Past Masters; presentations, including a silver urn presented to Rt. Wor. Thaddeus Mason Harris in 1816.
  • 1945-59ff. History of Mystic Valley Lodge, by Bro. William A. LeFavour, Secretary Emeritus.

• 04/18: 1945-88; Springfield. 50th Anniversary of Springfield Lodge.
  • 1945-88: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Horace V. Weake, Master of Springfield Lodge.
  • 1945-89: Address by Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
  • 1945-90ff. History of Springfield Lodge, by Rt. Wor. Gurdon W. Gordon.

• 04/28: 1945-96; Attleboro. 50th Anniversary of Ezekiel Bates Lodge.
  • 1945-96: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Ernest L. Gilmore, Master of Ezekiel Bates Lodge.
  • 1945-97: Address by Grand Master which "endeared him to all the Brethren." Presentation of two Veterans' Medals.
  • 1945-97: Remarks by Bro. Harold E. Sweet on Masonry Today; by Bro. Frank Licher on Masonry Tomorrow. Remarks by other Brothers.
  • 1945-98ff. History of Ezekiel Bates Lodge, by Rt. Wor. Benjamin W. Taylor.

• 05/02: 1945-107; Newtonville. 25th Anniversary of Norumbega Lodge.
  • 1945-107: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Carl C. Peterson, Master of Norumbega Lodge.
  • 1945-108: Roll call of Charter Members (22 present); in memoriam for Rt. Wor. Fred M. Blanchard, the Lodge's first Master.
  • 1945-108: A "short and timely" address by Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
  • 1945-108: A talk by Wor. and Rev. McIlyar H. Lichlighter, Past Grand Chaplain, on "the early days of the Lodge, as well as a message of wise counsel for the future."
  • 1945-110ff. History of Norumbega Lodge, by Wor. Alfred N. Miner.

• 05/05: 1945-119; Medway. 75th Anniversary of Charles River Lodge.
  • 1945-119: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Daniel L. Phillips, Master of Charles River Lodge. The meeting was then adjourned to Medfield High School
  • 1945-120: Address by Grand Master "in his genial and gracious way." Remarks by other Brothers.
  • 1945-121ff. History of Charles River Lodge, by Rt. Wor. William W. Ollendorff. Some remarks on the early history of Montgomery Lodge are included.

• 05/07: 1945-132; Jamaica Plain. 25th Anniversary of Loyalty Lodge.
  • 1945-133: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. William P. Purin, Master of Loyalty Lodge.
  • 1945-133: Reading of the Charter; 15 Charter Members present.
  • 1945-133: Address by Grand Master "in his usual brief, but cordial manner." A letter of regret from Past Grand Master Arthur D. Prince, who constituted the Lodge, was read. Remarks by other Brothers.
  • 1945-135ff. History of Loyalty Lodge, by Rt. Wor. James Keltie.

• 05/15: 1945-139; New Bedford. 25th Anniversary of Paskamansett Lodge.
  • 1945-139: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. John A. Turner, Master of Paskamansett Lodge.
  • 1945-133: A "timely" address by Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
  • 1945-135ff. History of Paskamansett Lodge, by Rt. Wor. Austin M. Thresher and Wor. Arthur S. Babbitt.

• 05/19: 1945-144; Chicopee Falls. 75th Anniversary of Belcher Lodge.
  • 1945-144: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Alexander R. Dunbar, Master of Belcher Lodge.
  • 1945-145: An "inspiring and friendly" address by Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
  • 1945-135ff. History of Belcher Lodge, by Rt. Wor. Edwin L. Davis.

• 05/21: 1945-158; Boston. 175th Anniversary of The Massachusetts Lodge.
  • 1945-159: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Charles M. Merritt, Master of The Massachusetts Lodge.
  • 1945-159: Address by Grand Master to Brethren and Ladies. Remarks by other Brothers.
  • 1945-135ff. History of The Massachusetts Lodge, by Rt. Wor. John Wentworth.

• 05/28: 1945-174; Lynn. 25th Anniversary of Bethlehem Lodge.
  • 1945-175: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. George S. Robinson, Master of Bethlehem Lodge.
  • 1945-175: Remarks by Bro. Charles Wesley Robinson, the first applicant for the degrees in the Lodge, and the father of the Presiding Master. The Grand Master also presented Bro. Howell E. Estey, home on furlough after fifty-one missions over Germany.
  • 1945-177ff. History of Bethlehem Lodge, by Wor. Hayden G. Kimball.

• 06/05: 1945-183; Framingham. 150th Anniversary of Middlesex Lodge.
  • 1945-183: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Bro. Alfred C. Blake, Acting Master of Middlesex Lodge.
  • 1945-184: An "inspiring" address by Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers. Distinguished Service Medal presented to Bro. Harry M. Fletcher.
  • 1945-186ff. History of Middlesex Lodge, by Bro. John M. Merriam.

• 06/07: 1945-195; Boston. 150th Anniversary of Columbian Lodge.
  • 1945-196: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Ethelbert V. Grabill, Master of Columbian Lodge.
  • 1945-196: Address by Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers. PResentation of Veterans' Medals.
  • 1945-196: A pageant, The Influence of Masonry in the History of Our Nation and Masonry's Opportunity in the World Order. (reproduced in full beginning on Page 1945-198).

• 06/08: 1945-208; Lee. 150th Anniversary of Evening Star Lodge.
  • 1945-208: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Franklin T. Kelly, Master of Evening Star Lodge.
  • 1945-209: A "timely" address by Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
  • 1945-210ff. History of Evening Star Lodge, by Rt. Wor. Carl Wurtzbach.

• 06/09: 1945-226; Cheshire. 75th Anniversary of Upton Lodge.
  • 1945-226: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. William H. Sample, Master of Upton Lodge.
  • 1945-227: Exercises held at the Grange Hall; Grand Master's remarks in a "genial, friendly manner." Remarks by other Brothers. PResentation of a "beautiful plaque by Rt. Wor. Ralph Getman.
  • 1945-210ff. History of Upton Lodge, by Wor. Zadoc G. Williams.

• 09/14: 1945-285; Stockbridge. 75th Anniversary of Occidental Lodge.
  • 1945-285: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Cecil E. Babcock, Master of Occidental Lodge. Adjournment to the Red Lion Inn.
  • 1945-286: A testimonial booklet was presented and signed by the Brethren present to be given to Rt. Wor. Allen T. Treadway, the senior Past Master of the Lodge, unable to be present.
  • 1945-286: A "very interesting" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.

• 09/28: 1945-287; Cotuit. 75th Anniversary of Mariners' Lodge. Deputy Grand Master Stanley W. Wilson presiding.
  • 1945-287: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Lloyd R. Hadley, Master of Mariners' Lodge.
  • 1945-288: Address by the Acting Grand Master "upon the work of Masonry during the late war and the plans for continued work for the Brethren returning from the Service." Five members of the armed forces were presented to the East. Remarks by other Brothers.
  • 1945-289ff. History of Mariners' Lodge, by Bro. William E. Adams.

• 10/01: 1945-293; Whitman. 75th Anniversary of Puritan Lodge.
  • 1945-293: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Frank W. Millbury, Master of Puritan Lodge. Adjournment to Whitman Town Hall.
  • 1945-294: A "fine" address by the Grand Master. Presentation of Veterans' Medals.
  • 1945-295ff. History of Puritan Lodge, by Bro. Harold E. Luneburg.

• 10/08: 1945-298; Lexington. 75th Anniversary of Simon W. Robinson Lodge.
  • 1945-298: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. George B. Gosbee, Master of Simon W. Robinson Lodge.
  • 1945-299: A "brief and interesting" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
  • 1945-300ff. History of Simon W. Robinson Lodge, 1920-1945, by Wor. Henry S.C. Cummings.
  • 1945-313ff. The Story of the Temple of Simon W. Robinson Lodge, by Bro. Edwin B. Worthen.

Hotel Statler, Boston

• 10/11: 1945-322; Boston. 25th Anniversary of Noddle's Island Lodge.
  • 1945-322: Grand Lodge opened at the Hotel Statler, Boston, and was received by Wor. Barnett N. Samuels, Master of Noddle's Island Lodge.
  • 1945-323: A "very interesting" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other brothers.
  • 1945-324ff. History of Noddle's Island Lodge, by Rt. wor. George L. Dolloff.

• 10/19: 1945-339; Worcester. 75th Anniversary of Quinsigamond Lodge.
  • 1945-339: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. J. Henry Orr, Jr., Master of Quinsigamond Lodge.
  • 1945-340: An "interesting" talk by Wor. James H. Wall on "Historical Landmarks of the Lodge".
  • 1945-340: An address by the Grand Master "in his usual friendly and instructive manner." Remarks by other brothers.
  • 1945-341ff. History of Quinsigamond Lodge.

• 11/01: 1945-345; Brookline. 25th Anniversary of Brookline Lodge.
  • 1945-346: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. T. Wesley Downer, Master of Brookline Lodge.
  • 1945-346: An address by the Grand Master "in his usual friendly and instructive manner." Remarks by other brothers.
  • 1945-348ff. History of Brookline Lodge, by Wor. Henry S.C. Cummings.

• 11/01: 1945-359; Greenfield. 150th Anniversary of Republican Lodge. Deputy Grand Master Stanley W. Wilson presiding.
  • 1945-359: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. John A. Ross, Master of Republican Lodge.
  • 1945-360: Remarks by Wor. Charles A. Wheeler, Master 1893-1895, the oldest living Past Master. Guest speaker Rev. Thomas R. Burns, who spoke on "More Light".
  • 1945-361ff. History of Republican Lodge, by Wor. Malcolm Butement.

• 11/07: 1945-374; Reading. 75th Anniversary of Good Samaritan Lodge.
  • 1945-375: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Carlton B. McIntire, Master of Good Samaritan Lodge.
  • 1945-375: An address by the Grand Master "in his usual most friendly and inspiring manner." Remarks by other brothers.
  • 1945-376: (11/04) Anniversary church service at the Old South Methodist Church.
  • 1945-377ff. History of Good Samaritan Lodge, by Wor. Edward E. Harnden.

• 11/14: 1945-382; Waltham. 125th Anniversary of Monitor Lodge.
  • 1945-383: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Raymond S. Dolber, Master of Monitor Lodge.
  • 1945-383: An address by the Grand Master "in his usual happy and informative manner." Remarks by other brothers.
  • 1945-384ff. History of Monitor Lodge, by Rt. Wor. H. Alton Roark.

• 11/15: 1945-394; Brookline. 75th Anniversary of Beth-Horon Lodge.
  • 1945-394: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Dell W. Turner, Master of Beth-Horon Lodge.
  • 1945-395: A "timely" address by the Grand Master. A Veteran's Medal was presented to Bro. Harry E. Chase. Remarks by other brothers.
  • 1945-396ff. History of Beth-Horon Lodge, by Wor. Matthew S. McNeilly.

• 11/16: 1945-401; Weymouth. 25th Anniversary of Wessagusset Lodge.
  • 1945-401: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Edwin Q. Banks, Master of Wessagusset Lodge. Lodge adjourned to the COmmunity House.
  • 1945-402: A "happy and instructive" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other brothers.
  • 1945-403ff. History of Wessagusset Lodge, by Wor. Arthur R. Taylor.

• 11/21: 1945-409; Quincy. 25th Anniversary of Atlantic Lodge.
  • 1945-409: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Rolandd D. Seger, Master of Atlantic Lodge.
  • 1945-410: Address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other brothers.
  • 1945-412ff. History of Atlantic Lodge, by Wor. Charles H. Pike.

• 12/13: 1945-488; East Boston. 75th Anniversary of Temple Lodge.
  • 1945-488: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Julius Stone, Master of Temple Lodge.
  • 1945-489: A "very timely and interesting address" by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
  • 1945-490ff. History of Temple Lodge, by Bro. Felix E. Dine and Wor. Maurice N. Abrahamson.

• 12/14: 1945-495; Lawrence. 75th Anniversary of Phoenician Lodge.
  • 1945-495: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. A. Earl Arnfield, Master of Phoenician Lodge.
  • 1945-496: A "timely and interesting address" by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers.
  • 1945-497ff. History of Phoenician Lodge, by Bro. James Houston.

• 12/20: 1945-509; Boston. 100th Anniversary of Mount Tabor Lodge.
  • 1945-509: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. John J. Marietti, Master of Mount Tabor Lodge.
  • 1945-510: A "brief and friendly" address by the Grand Master. Remarks by other Brothers. Calling of the roll of Veteran Members of the Lodge.
  • 1945-512ff. History of Mount Tabor Lodge, by Rt. Wor. William H. Beeching.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston, 12/27/1945)

• 1945-521: Opening and roll call.
• 1945-525: Reception of guests, including neighboring Grand Masters.
• 1945-525: Report of Grand Secretary; 4,903 Diplomas issued through 08/31/1945.
• 1945-526: Presentation of a Henry Price Medal to distinguished visiting Grand Masters.
• 1945-527: Installation of Samuel H. Wragg as Grand Master. Installation of other Grand Lodge officers.
• 1945-528: Presentation of a Past Grand Master's Jewel to Most Wor. Arthur W. Coolidge.
• 1945-535: Feast of St. John, listing toasts and names of speakers.
  • 1945-535: The Grand Master.
  • 1945-539: Bro. and Hon. Frederic W. Cook, Secretary of the Commonwealth.
  • 1945-542: Deputy Grand Master Roger Keith.
  • 1945-544: Wor. Kristen A. Persen, Past Master of Ancient Landmark Lodge.
  • 1945-555: Wor. George Edward Bushnell. (He was presented with a Henry Price Medal).

LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1945

There were 47 districts in Massachusetts in 1945 (numbered 1 through 33), as well as districts for Chile, China and the Canal Zone.

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