Difference between revisions of "MassachusettsYear1995"

From MasonicGenealogy
Jump to: navigation, search
 
(11 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
'''1995'''
 
'''1995'''
 +
 +
http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/images/GMLovering1995.jpg
  
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMLovering DAVID W. LOVERING], Grand Master'''
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMLovering DAVID W. LOVERING], Grand Master'''
Line 7: Line 9:
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLRClarke Robert W. Clarke]''', Junior Grand Warden
 
'''[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLRClarke Robert W. Clarke]''', Junior Grand Warden
  
''A picture of the Grand Master, as well as with the District Deputy Grand Masters, appears in the Frontispiece and above.''
+
''A picture of the Grand Master appears in the Frontispiece and above.''
 +
 
 +
 
 +
<p align=center>
 +
http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/images/GMAndOfficers1995.jpg<br>
 +
''R. W. Arthur E. Johnson, Senior Grand Warden; Grand Master. M. W. David W. Lovering; and R. W. Robert H. Hartley, Deputy Grand Master. <br>
 +
''Back row: R. W. Robert W. Clarke, Junior Grand Warden; R. W. E. Joel Peterson, Grand Marshal; R. W. Robert M. Blake, Grand Treasurer, and R. W. Robert C. Patey, Grand Secretary.''
 +
</p>
  
 
<hr>
 
<hr>
Line 20: Line 29:
 
==== 03/08 Agenda ====
 
==== 03/08 Agenda ====
  
 +
* 1995-31: Greetings to Grand Representatives.
 +
* 1995-31: '''Recognition of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.'''
 +
* 1995-33: Report of the Committee on Records.
 +
* 1995-43: Presentations.
  
 
==== 06/14 Agenda ====
 
==== 06/14 Agenda ====
  
 +
* 1995-104: Reception of Prince Hall Grand Lodge Officers; [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=PrinceHallGM1995 remarks by Most Wor. Edgar R. McLean], Grand Master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
 +
* 1995-110: Greetings to, and appointment of, Grand Representatives.
 +
* 1995-118: Report of the Committee on Records.
 +
* 1995-118: Presentation of a Henry Price Medal to Most Ex. Frank G. Williams, Jr., Grand High Priest.
 +
* 1995-121: Other presentations.
  
 
==== 09/13 Agenda ====
 
==== 09/13 Agenda ====
  
 +
* 1995-169: Greetings to, and appointment of, Grand Representatives.
 +
* 1995-170: Report of the Committee on Records.
 +
* 1995-171: Discipline.
 +
* 1995-172: Budget for 1996.
 +
* 1995-176: Presentations.
  
 
==== 12/13 Agenda ====
 
==== 12/13 Agenda ====
  
 +
* 1995-295: Greetings to Grand Representatives.
 +
* 1995-299: Vote on Dues Increase (to $20.00).
 +
* 1995-300: Recognition of the Grand Lodges of Senegal and Togo.
 +
* 1995-300: Election of Rt. Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMAJohnson Arthur E. Johnson] as Grand Master. Election of other Grand Lodge officers.
 +
* 1995-302: Report of the Committee on Records.
 +
* 1995-303: Presentations.
 
* Visits by Grand Master [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMLovering Lovering], beginning on Page 1995-363:
 
* Visits by Grand Master [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMLovering Lovering], beginning on Page 1995-363:
 
** Anniversaries:
 
** Anniversaries:
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Republican Republican], held in [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAShelburneFalls Shelburne Falls] (02/04; 200th Anniversary; Special Communication)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Bethlehem Bethlehem], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALynn Lynn] (04/21; 75th Anniversary; Special Communication)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Bethany Bethany], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMerrimac Merrimac] (04/29; 125th Anniversary; Special Communication)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsLodge The Massachusetts], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston] (05/06; 225th Anniversary; Special Communication)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Middlesex Middlesex], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFramingham Framingham] (06/09; 200th Anniversary; Special Communication)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Columbian Columbian], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston] (06/17; 200th Anniversary; Special Communication)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=ElmBelcher Elm-Belcher], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAAgawam Agawam] (held in Springfield; 125th Anniversary; Special Communication)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Cincinnatus Cincinnatus] and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=EveningStar Evening Star] (09/23; 200th Anniversary; Special Communication)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Puritan Puritan], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAEBridgewater East Bridgewater] (10/07; 125th Anniversary; Special Communication)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=SimonWRobinson Simon W. Robinson], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALexington Lexington] (11/13; 125th Anniversary; Special Communication)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountTabor Mount Tabor], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston] (12/21; 150th Anniversary; Special Communication)
 
** Consolidations:
 
** Consolidations:
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Delta Delta], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Eleusis The Lodge of Eleusis], and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Quincy Quincy] (05/03; Special Communication)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarBethlehem Star of Bethlehem] and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Winthrop Winthrop] (06/26; Special Communication)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Ezra Ezra] and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=KingDavid King David] (09/08; Special Communication)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Huntington Huntington] and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Federal2 Federal] (09/27; Special Communication)
 
** Hall Dedications and corner-stone layings:
 
** Hall Dedications and corner-stone layings:
 +
*** Boston; State House Cornerstone (07/04; Special Communication)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABourne Bourne] (11/18; Building dedication; Special Communication)
 +
** Lodge Constitutions:
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=LogiaAmerica Logia America], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACambridge Cambridge] (11/17; Special Communication)
 
** Lodge visits:
 
** Lodge visits:
(Hartley: )
+
*** ?, [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MATaunton Taunton] (01/21; reception for Deputy Grand Master [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLRHartley Robert H. Hartley])
(Johnson: )
+
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Puritan Puritan], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAEBridgewater East Bridgewater] (02/22)
(Clarke: )
+
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Wollaston Wollaston], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAQuincy Quincy] (03/04; reception for Senior Grand Warden [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMAJohnson Arthur E. Johnson])
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=WinslowLewis Winslow Lewis], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston] (03/11; George Washington Observance)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Orient Orient], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANorwood Norwood] (03/13)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Zetland Zetland], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston] (03/14)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GoodSamaritan2 Good Samaritan], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAReading Reading] (04/06)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Springfield Springfield], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASpringfield Springfield] (04/08; reception for Junior Grand Warden [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLRClarke Robert W. Clarke])
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Masters2 The Masters], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANewtonville Newtonville] (04/19)
 +
*** Grand Lodge of New Jersey (04/25-04/27)
 +
*** Grand Lodge of New York (04/30-05/02)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=LawrenceUnited Lawrence United], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALawrence Lawrence] (05/07; Widows' Tea)
 +
*** Grand Lodge of Rhode Island (05/14-05/21)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Masters2 The Masters], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANewtonville Newtonville] (05/17; installation)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Wamsutta Wamsutta], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANewBedford New Bedford] (05/30; Prince Hall Brotherhood Dinner; Special Communication)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=BelmontBeaver Belmont-Beaver], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABelmont Belmont] (06/01)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Wellesley Wellesley], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANeedham Needham] (06/06)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Rabboni Rabboni], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMilton Milton] (06/12; award program)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Nehoiden Nehoiden], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANeedham Needham] (06/20)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Howard Howard], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAYarmouth Yarmouth] (07/13)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=SamuelCrockerLawrence Samuel Crocker Lawrence], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMedford Medford] (09/05; installation)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarEastPaskamansett Star in the East-Paskamansett], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANewBedford New Bedford] (09/19; installation)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Republican Republican], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGreenfield Greenfield] (09/29; One Day Class)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Marine Marine], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFalmouth Falmouth] (10/14; installation)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Mariners Mariners'], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACotuit Cotuit] (11/04; installation)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StAndrew Lodge of St. Andrew], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston] (11/09; installation)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Eden2 Eden], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWare Ware] (11/11; installation)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StAndrew Lodge of St. Andrew], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston] (11/30; Feast of St. Andrew)
 +
*** [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=WinslowLewis Winslow Lewis], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston] (12/08; installation)
 +
*** Putnam, S. Woodstock, Connecticut (12/16)
 
** ''Visits by other Grand Lodge officers begin on Page 1995-366.''
 
** ''Visits by other Grand Lodge officers begin on Page 1995-366.''
 +
 +
==== Grand Constitutions Amedment Proposals ====
 +
 +
* 12/13: 1995-304; Proposed changes to the Grand Constitutions, Sections 223, 236, 312, 329, 331, 407, 508, 509, 510-521, 703, 713.
  
 
==== Grand Master's Address ====
 
==== Grand Master's Address ====
  
* 03/08: 1995-44;  
+
* 03/08: 1995-44; Prince Hall recognition; DeMolay Brunch; Grand Master's Country Fair; Long Range Planning Committee; membership; Grand Master's Award; State House replica.
  
* 06/14: 1995-122;
+
* 06/14: 1995-122; Welcome to Prince Hall; County Fair; Scholarship programs; sons and fathers; cornerstone of State House.
  
* 09/13: 1995-177;  
+
* 09/13: 1995-177; opening remarks; budget; calendar; scholarship; candidate instruction (abolition of the classes at Lodge of Instruction); Shrine band; Masonic Awareness.
  
* 12/13: 1995-318;  
+
* 12/13: 1995-318; opening remarks; building improvements; organization; Scholarship Program; large initiate class; Prince Hall; events; Masonic Awareness; closing remarks; Service; Education; Library; Masonic Home; audit; visits; medals.
  
 
==== Lodge By-Law Changes ====
 
==== Lodge By-Law Changes ====
Line 53: Line 132:
 
* 03/08: 1995-30;
 
* 03/08: 1995-30;
 
** ''Full Codes '':  ''none''.
 
** ''Full Codes '':  ''none''.
** ''Amendments'':  
+
** ''Amendments'': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Aurora Aurora], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Damascus Damascus], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Howard Howard], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Manchester Manchester], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Mosaic Mosaic], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountOlivet Mount Olivet], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=PaulRevere Paul Revere], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StPaulAlgonquin St. Paul's-Algonquin], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Spencer Spencer]; approved.
  
 
* 06/14: 1995-107;  
 
* 06/14: 1995-107;  
 
** ''Full Codes '':  ''none''.
 
** ''Full Codes '':  ''none''.
** ''Amendments'':  
+
** ''Amendments'': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Amity2 Amity], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Ancon Ancon], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Athol Athol], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=CalebButler Caleb Butler], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Chicopee Chicopee], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Cosmopolitan Cosmopolitan] (with changes), [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=IsaiahThomas Isaiah Thomas], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=JohnHancock John Hancock], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsLodge The Massachusetts], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MosesMichaelHays Moses Michael Hays], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountHolyoke Mount Holyoke], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountVernon2 Mount Vernon], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StMartin St. Martin's], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=ThomasTalbot Thomas Talbot], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=UnitedBrethren2 United Brethren], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Universal Universal]; approved.
  
 
* 09/13: 1995-168;  
 
* 09/13: 1995-168;  
 
** ''Full Codes '':  ''none''.
 
** ''Full Codes '':  ''none''.
** ''Amendments'':  
+
** ''Amendments'': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Doric2 Doric]; approved.
  
 
* 12/13: 1995-301;  
 
* 12/13: 1995-301;  
 
** ''Full Codes '':  ''none''.
 
** ''Full Codes '':  ''none''.
** ''Amendments'':  
+
** ''Amendments'': [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GoldenRule2 Golden Rule], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Hampshire3 Hampshire], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=PaulDean Paul Dean], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Philanthropic Philanthropic], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=WeymouthUnitedMasonic Weymouth United Masonic]; approved.
  
 
==== Necrologies and Memorials ====
 
==== Necrologies and Memorials ====
  
 
* NECROLOGIES:
 
* NECROLOGIES:
 +
** 03/08: 1995-32; Rt. Wor. Henry Brauneis, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
 +
** 03/08: 1995-32; Rt. Wor. William Weeks Cruwys, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
 +
** 03/08: 1995-32; Rt. Wor. Henry Brauneis, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
 +
** 03/08: 1995-32; Rt. Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLHRamm Henry Dietz Ramm], Past Senior Grand Warden.
 +
** 03/08: 1995-33; Rt. Wor. Wendell Arthur Shepard, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Past Grand Standard Bearer.
 +
** 03/08: 1995-33; Rt. Wor. William John Ziaja, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
 +
** 03/08: 1995-33; Rt. Wor. William John Ziaja, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
 +
** 06/14: 1995-111; Rt. Wor. Lyle Roger Drenth, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
 +
** 06/14: 1995-111; Rt. Wor. Abraham Morris Rich, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
 +
** 09/13: 1995-169; Rt. Wor. Donald Bernard Carr, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
 +
** 09/13: 1995-169; Rt. Wor. James Charles Sirios, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
 +
** 09/13: 1995-170; Rt. Wor. Earl Gordon Veino, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
 +
** 09/13: 1995-170; Rt. Wor. Warren Nelson Welch, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
 +
** 12/13: 1995-295; Rt. Wor. Marshall Wesley Bates, Sr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
 +
** 12/13: 1995-296; Rt. Wor. Eugene C. Blanchard, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Past Grand Steward.
 +
** 12/13: 1995-296; Rt. Wor. Malcolm Piper Gould, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
 +
** 12/13: 1995-296; Rt. Wor. Frank Hill, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
 +
** 12/13: 1995-296; Rt. Wor. Everett Stanley Martin, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
 +
** 12/13: 1995-297; Rt. Wor. Russell MacFarland Blackmer, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
 +
 +
<p align=center>
 +
http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/images/GM_WJohnson1995.jpg<br>
 +
''Past Grand Master [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMWJohnson Whitfield Johnson]''
 +
</p>
  
 
* MEMORIALS:
 
* MEMORIALS:
 +
** 06/14: 1995-111; Rt. Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLHRamm Henry Dietz Ramm], Past Senior Grand Warden, presented by Rt. Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLRBeach Robert P. Beach], for the committee.
 +
** 06/14: 1995-115; Most Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMWJohnson Whitfield Whittemore Johnson, Esq.], Past Grand Master, presented by Most Wor. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMVose Donald W. Vose], for the committee.
  
 
==== Petitions for Charters ====
 
==== Petitions for Charters ====
  
* 03/08: 1995-34. Petition by [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Delta Delta], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Eleusis The Lodge of Eleusis], and  and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Quincy Quincy], as [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Delta Delta]; granted.
+
* 03/08: 1995-34. Petition by [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Delta Delta], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Eleusis The Lodge of Eleusis], and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Quincy Quincy], as [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Delta Delta]; granted.
  
 
* 03/08: 1995-36. Petition by [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarBethlehem Star of Bethlehem] and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Winthrop Winthrop], as [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarBethlehem Star of Bethlehem]; granted.
 
* 03/08: 1995-36. Petition by [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarBethlehem Star of Bethlehem] and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Winthrop Winthrop], as [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarBethlehem Star of Bethlehem]; granted.
Line 89: Line 194:
 
* 12/13: 1995-297. Petition by [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StBernard St. Bernard] and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=UnitedBrethren2 United Brethren], as [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=UnitedBrethren2 United Brethren]; granted.
 
* 12/13: 1995-297. Petition by [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StBernard St. Bernard] and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=UnitedBrethren2 United Brethren], as [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=UnitedBrethren2 United Brethren]; granted.
  
==== Petitions for Dispensation for New Lodges ====
+
 
  
 
=== SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS ===
 
=== SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS ===
  
* 02/11: 1995-1. Shelburne Falls. 200th Anniversary of Republican of Greenfield.
+
* 02/11: 1995-1. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAShelburneFalls Shelburne Falls]. 200th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Republican Republican] Lodge of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGreenfield Greenfield].
 +
** 1995-1: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Rt. Wor. Edward F. Stange, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Republican Republican] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-2: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers. Presentations.
 +
** 1995-3''ff'': Very detailed History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Republican Republican] Lodge, by Wor. Lawrence Kent.
  
* 04/21: 1995-47. Lynn. 75th Anniversary of Bethlehem.
+
* 04/21: 1995-47. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALynn Lynn]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Bethlehem Bethlehem] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-48: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. George W. Smith, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Bethlehem Bethlehem] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-48: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
 +
** 1995-48: Memorials for departed Brothers. Presentations.
  
* 04/23: 1995-51. Charlton. Dedication of Royal Arch stained glass window.
+
<p align=center>
--> picture
+
http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/images/YorkRiteWindow1995.jpg<br>
 +
''Royal Arch Window''
 +
</p>
  
* 04/29: 1995-54. Merrimac. 125th Anniversary of Bethany.
+
* 04/23: 1995-51. Charlton. Dedication of Royal Arch Stained Glass Window.
 +
** 1995-52: Grand Lodge opened and proceeded into the Masonic Home Chapel, where the officers of the Grand Chapter were assembled.
 +
** 1995-52: Dedication of the stained glass window "in accordance with ancient usages."
 +
** 1995-52: Church Service commemorating the dedication, with Most Ex. Frank G. Williams, Jr., Grand High Priest, officiating. Sermon by Rt. Wor. and Rev. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLOGuinn Oscar A. Guinn, Jr.]
 +
** 1995-53: Remarks by the Grand Master.
  
* 05/03: 1995-10. Braintree. Uniting of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Delta Delta], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Eleusis The Lodge of Eleusis], and  and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Quincy Quincy], as [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Delta Delta].
+
* 04/29: 1995-54. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMerrimac Merrimac]. 125th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Bethany Bethany] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-54: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Glenn W. Coffin, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Bethany Bethany] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-54: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers. Presentations, including a Paul Revere Bowl presented by Wor. John J. Demmer of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Merrimack Merrimack] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-56''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Bethany Bethany] Lodge, by Wor. Merton E. Chute.
  
* 05/06: 1995-66. Boston. 225th Anniversary of The Massachusetts.
+
* 05/03: 1995-59. Braintree. Uniting of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Delta Delta], [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Eleusis The Lodge of Eleusis], and  and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Quincy Quincy], as [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Delta Delta].
 +
** 1995-60: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the three Lodges.
 +
** 1995-60: Merger ceremony, described in detail.
 +
** 1995-64: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.  
  
* 05/30: 1995-75. New Bedford. Brotherhood Night at Wamsutta Lodge.
+
* 05/06: 1995-66. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston]. 225th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsLodge The Massachusetts] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-67: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. David F. Howard, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsLodge The Massachusetts] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-67: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers. Presentations.
 +
** 1995-69''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MassachusettsLodge The Massachusetts] Lodge, 1970-1995.
 +
 
 +
* 05/30: 1995-75. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MANewBedford New Bedford]. Brotherhood Night at [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Wamsutta Wamsutta] Lodge, in conjunction with Union Lodge #4, Prince Hall of Massachusetts.
 +
** 1995-76: Grand Lodge opened and was received, along with Most Wor. Edgar R. MacLean, Prince Hall Grand Master of Massachusetts, by the brethren of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Wamsutta Wamsutta] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-76: Remarks by many Brothers.
  
 
* 05/31: 1995-79. Balboa. Uniting of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Sibert Sibert] and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Balboa Balboa], as [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Gatun Gatun]. ''District Grand Master [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLGHall Guy U. Hall] presiding.''
 
* 05/31: 1995-79. Balboa. Uniting of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Sibert Sibert] and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Balboa Balboa], as [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Gatun Gatun]. ''District Grand Master [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGLGHall Guy U. Hall] presiding.''
 +
** 1995-79: District Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the three Lodges.
 +
** 1995-80: Merger ceremony, described in brief.
 +
** 1995-64: Charge by the District Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
 +
 +
* 06/09: 1995-82. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAFramingham Framingham]. 200th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Middlesex Middlesex] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-82: Grand Lodge opened at the Village Hall in Framingham and marched to the Framingham Historical Society Building, where it was received by Wor. Charles T. Moses of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Middlesex Middlesex] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-83: Description of the events of the Bicentennial Celebation.
 +
** 1995-83: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
 +
** 1995-84''ff'': Summary History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Middlesex Middlesex] Lodge, by Wor. Richard E. Manelis.
  
* 06/09: 1995-82. Framingham. 200th Anniversary of Middlesex.
+
* 06/17: 1995-125. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston]. 200th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Columbian Columbian] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-126: Grand Lodge opened at the State House, Boston, and was received by the Brethren of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Columbian Columbian] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-126: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
 +
** 1995-129''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Columbian Columbian] Lodge.
  
* 06/17: 1995-125. Boston. 200th Anniversary of Columbian.
+
* 06/26: 1995-138. Uniting of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarBethlehem Star of Bethlehem] and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Winthrop Winthrop], as [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=StarBethlehem Star of Bethlehem].
 +
** 1995-139: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the two Lodges.
 +
** 1995-139: Merger ceremony.
 +
** 1995-139: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.  
  
 
* 07/04: 1995-141. Boston. Re-laying of State House Cornerstone.
 
* 07/04: 1995-141. Boston. Re-laying of State House Cornerstone.
 +
** 1995-142: Grand Lodge opened and proceeded to the Old State House, and then participated in a parade to the site of the State House Cornerstone.
 +
** 1995-143: Cornerstone laying ceremony, using a trowel made by [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMRevere Paul Revere] and used by Lafayette at the Bunker Hill Monument Dedication.
  
* 09/05: 1995-145. Somerville. 75th Anniversary of SCLaw.
+
* 09/05: 1995-145. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASomerville Somerville]. 75th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=SamuelCrockerLawrence Samuel Crocker Lawrence] Lodge of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAMedford Medford].
 +
** 1995-145: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. John R. Cannon, Jr., Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=SamuelCrockerLawrence Samuel Crocker Lawrence] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-146: Installation of Officers.
 +
** 1995-146: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
 +
** 1995-147''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=SamuelCrockerLawrence Samuel Crocker Lawrence] Lodge, by Wor. John R. Cannon, Jr.
  
 
* 09/08: 1995-151. Taunton. Uniting of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Ezra Ezra] and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=KingDavid King David], as [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=KingDavid King David].
 
* 09/08: 1995-151. Taunton. Uniting of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Ezra Ezra] and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=KingDavid King David], as [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=KingDavid King David].
 +
** 1995-152: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the two Lodges.
 +
** 1995-152: Merger ceremony.
 +
** 1995-152: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
  
* 09/09: 1995-154. Springfield. 125th Anniversary of Elm-Belcher, and mortgage burning.
+
* 09/09: 1995-154. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MASpringfield Springfield]. 125th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=ElmBelcher Elm-Belcher] Lodge of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAAgawam Agawam], and mortgage burning.
 +
** 1995-154: Grand Lodge opened at the Melha Shrine Temple, and was received by Wo. William J. Bessette, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=ElmBelcher Elm-Belcher] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-155: Mortgage burning ceremony.
 +
** 1995-155: Remarks by the Grand Master, as well as the Hon. Christopher Johnson, Mayor of Agawam; remarks by other Brothers.
 +
** 1995-156''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=ElmBelcher Elm-Belcher] Lodge.
  
* 09/23: 1995-181, 1995-187. Lee and Great Barrington. 200th Anniversary of Cincinnatus and Evening Star.
+
* 09/23: 1995-181, 1995-187. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALee Lee] and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAGreatBarrington Great Barrington]. 200th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Cincinnatus Cincinnatus] and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=EveningStar Evening Star] Lodges.
 +
** 1995-181: Reception of Grand Lodge at [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=EveningStar Evening Star] Lodge, and the dedication of a plaque commemorating the first meeting place in Lenox.
 +
** 1995-182: Reception of Grand Lodge at [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Cincinnatus Cincinnatus] Lodge, and the dedication of a plaque commemorating the first meeting place in New Marlborough.
 +
** 1995-182: Dinner reception at the Pittsfield Hilton Hotel in Pittsfield. Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
 +
** 1995-183''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Cincinnatus Cincinnatus] Lodge. ''note some truncation before Page 1995-188.''
 +
** 1995-200''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=EveningStar Evening Star] Lodge.
  
* 09/27: 1995-228. Russell. Uniting of http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Huntington Huntington] and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Federal2 Federal], as [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=HuntingtonFederal Huntington-Federal].
+
* 09/27: 1995-228. Russell. Uniting of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Huntington Huntington] and [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Federal2 Federal], as [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=HuntingtonFederal Huntington-Federal].
 +
** 1995-228: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the two Lodges.
 +
** 1995-229: Merger ceremony.
 +
** 1995-229: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.  
  
* 10/07: 1995-230. Halifax. 125th Anniversary of Puritan of East Bridgewater.
+
* 10/07: 1995-230. Halifax. 125th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Puritan Puritan] Lodge of[http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAEBridgewater East Bridgewater].
 +
** 1995-230: Grand Lodge opened at the Country Club of Halifax and was received by the Brothers of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Puritan Puritan] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-231: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
 +
** 1995-232''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=Puritan Puritan] Lodge, 1970-1995.
  
* 11/10: 1995-236. Wilbraham. 125th Anniversary of Newton.
+
* 11/10: 1995-236. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MAWilbraham Wilbraham]. 125th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=WilbrahamMasonic Newton].
 +
** 1995-237: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Philmore H. Smith, Jr., Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=WilbrahamMasonic Newton] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-237: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
 +
** 1995-239''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=WilbrahamMasonic Newton] Lodge, by Wor. Frederick M. Cohn, Jr.
  
* 11/13: 1995-266. Lexington. 125th Anniversary of SimonWRob.
+
* 11/13: 1995-266. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MALexington Lexington]. 125th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=SimonWRobinson Simon W. Robinson].
 +
** 1995-267: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Ernest A. Bean, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=SimonWRobinson Simon W. Robinson] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-267: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
 +
** 1995-269''ff'': History of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=SimonWRobinson Simon W. Robinson] Lodge by Wor. Kenneth M. Smith.
  
* 11/17: 1995-274. Cambridge. Constitution of Logia America.
+
* 11/17: 1995-274. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MACambridge Cambridge]. Constitution of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=LogiaAmerica Logia America] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-275: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Brethren of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=LogiaAmerica Logia America].
 +
** 1995-275: Constitution of the Lodge.
 +
** 1995-275: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brethren.
 +
** 1995-276: Officers and Charter Members of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=LogiaAmerica Logia America].
  
* 11/18: 1995-278. Bourne. Hall dedication.
+
* 11/18: 1995-278. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABourne Bourne]. Hall dedication.
 +
** 1995-279: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Brethren of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=CawnacomeSunshine Cawnacome Sunshine] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-279: Dedication of the building "in full form ceremony in accordance with ancient usage."
 +
** 1995-279: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
  
* 12/21: 1995-369. Boston. 150th Anniversary of Mount Tabor.
+
* 12/21: 1995-369. [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MABoston Boston]. 150th Anniversary of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountTabor Mount Tabor] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-370: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Edward Newpol, Master of [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=MountTabor Mount Tabor] Lodge.
 +
** 1995-370: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
  
 
=== FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ===
 
=== FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ===
 
'''(held at Masonic Temple, Boston, 12/27/1995)'''
 
'''(held at Masonic Temple, Boston, 12/27/1995)'''
 
* 1995-372: Opening and roll call.
 
* 1995-372: Opening and roll call.
 +
* 1995-378: Reception of guests, including Grand Representatives.
 +
* 1995-379: Address by Most Wor. Mozafar Jandahi, Grand Master of Iran (reproduced in full).
 +
* 1995-380: Report of Grand Secretary; 859 diplomas issued. List of lodges not represented in Grand Lodge in 1995, as well as the past 2 years.
 +
* 1995-382: Installation of Grand Master [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMAJohnson Arthur E. Johnson]. Installation of other Grand Officers.
 +
* 1995-384: Feast of St. John. Toasts and names of speakers:
 +
** 1995-385: The Grand Master.
 +
** 1995-385: Deputy Grand Master [http://masonicgenealogy.com/MediaWiki/index.php?title=GMPageau Roger W. Pageau].
 +
** 1995-387: Ill. Robert O. Ralston, Sovereign Grand Commander, AASR NMJ.
  
 
=== LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1995 ===
 
=== LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1995 ===

Latest revision as of 11:59, 2 May 2016

1995

GMLovering1995.jpg

DAVID W. LOVERING, Grand Master

Robert H. Hartley, Deputy Grand Master
Arthur E. Johnson, Senior Grand Warden
Robert W. Clarke, Junior Grand Warden

A picture of the Grand Master appears in the Frontispiece and above.


GMAndOfficers1995.jpg
R. W. Arthur E. Johnson, Senior Grand Warden; Grand Master. M. W. David W. Lovering; and R. W. Robert H. Hartley, Deputy Grand Master.
Back row: R. W. Robert W. Clarke, Junior Grand Warden; R. W. E. Joel Peterson, Grand Marshal; R. W. Robert M. Blake, Grand Treasurer, and R. W. Robert C. Patey, Grand Secretary.


Contents

QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston)

  • 03/08: 1995-21;
  • 06/14: 1995-96;
  • 09/13: 1995-160;
  • 12/13: 1995-281; (Annual Communication)

03/08 Agenda

  • 1995-31: Greetings to Grand Representatives.
  • 1995-31: Recognition of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
  • 1995-33: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1995-43: Presentations.

06/14 Agenda

  • 1995-104: Reception of Prince Hall Grand Lodge Officers; remarks by Most Wor. Edgar R. McLean, Grand Master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
  • 1995-110: Greetings to, and appointment of, Grand Representatives.
  • 1995-118: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1995-118: Presentation of a Henry Price Medal to Most Ex. Frank G. Williams, Jr., Grand High Priest.
  • 1995-121: Other presentations.

09/13 Agenda

  • 1995-169: Greetings to, and appointment of, Grand Representatives.
  • 1995-170: Report of the Committee on Records.
  • 1995-171: Discipline.
  • 1995-172: Budget for 1996.
  • 1995-176: Presentations.

12/13 Agenda

Grand Constitutions Amedment Proposals

  • 12/13: 1995-304; Proposed changes to the Grand Constitutions, Sections 223, 236, 312, 329, 331, 407, 508, 509, 510-521, 703, 713.

Grand Master's Address

  • 03/08: 1995-44; Prince Hall recognition; DeMolay Brunch; Grand Master's Country Fair; Long Range Planning Committee; membership; Grand Master's Award; State House replica.
  • 06/14: 1995-122; Welcome to Prince Hall; County Fair; Scholarship programs; sons and fathers; cornerstone of State House.
  • 09/13: 1995-177; opening remarks; budget; calendar; scholarship; candidate instruction (abolition of the classes at Lodge of Instruction); Shrine band; Masonic Awareness.
  • 12/13: 1995-318; opening remarks; building improvements; organization; Scholarship Program; large initiate class; Prince Hall; events; Masonic Awareness; closing remarks; Service; Education; Library; Masonic Home; audit; visits; medals.

Lodge By-Law Changes

  • 09/13: 1995-168;
    • Full Codes : none.
    • Amendments: Doric; approved.

Necrologies and Memorials

  • NECROLOGIES:
    • 03/08: 1995-32; Rt. Wor. Henry Brauneis, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/08: 1995-32; Rt. Wor. William Weeks Cruwys, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/08: 1995-32; Rt. Wor. Henry Brauneis, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/08: 1995-32; Rt. Wor. Henry Dietz Ramm, Past Senior Grand Warden.
    • 03/08: 1995-33; Rt. Wor. Wendell Arthur Shepard, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Past Grand Standard Bearer.
    • 03/08: 1995-33; Rt. Wor. William John Ziaja, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 03/08: 1995-33; Rt. Wor. William John Ziaja, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/14: 1995-111; Rt. Wor. Lyle Roger Drenth, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 06/14: 1995-111; Rt. Wor. Abraham Morris Rich, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/13: 1995-169; Rt. Wor. Donald Bernard Carr, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/13: 1995-169; Rt. Wor. James Charles Sirios, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/13: 1995-170; Rt. Wor. Earl Gordon Veino, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 09/13: 1995-170; Rt. Wor. Warren Nelson Welch, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/13: 1995-295; Rt. Wor. Marshall Wesley Bates, Sr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/13: 1995-296; Rt. Wor. Eugene C. Blanchard, Past District Deputy Grand Master, Past Grand Steward.
    • 12/13: 1995-296; Rt. Wor. Malcolm Piper Gould, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/13: 1995-296; Rt. Wor. Frank Hill, Jr., Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/13: 1995-296; Rt. Wor. Everett Stanley Martin, Past District Deputy Grand Master.
    • 12/13: 1995-297; Rt. Wor. Russell MacFarland Blackmer, Past District Deputy Grand Master.

GM_WJohnson1995.jpg
Past Grand Master Whitfield Johnson

Petitions for Charters

  • 03/08: 1995-40. Petition by Sibert and Balboa, as Gatun; granted. Charter amended, 1995-41.


SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

  • 02/11: 1995-1. Shelburne Falls. 200th Anniversary of Republican Lodge of Greenfield.
    • 1995-1: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Rt. Wor. Edward F. Stange, Master of Republican Lodge.
    • 1995-2: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers. Presentations.
    • 1995-3ff: Very detailed History of Republican Lodge, by Wor. Lawrence Kent.
  • 04/21: 1995-47. Lynn. 75th Anniversary of Bethlehem Lodge.
    • 1995-48: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. George W. Smith, Master of Bethlehem Lodge.
    • 1995-48: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1995-48: Memorials for departed Brothers. Presentations.

YorkRiteWindow1995.jpg
Royal Arch Window

  • 04/23: 1995-51. Charlton. Dedication of Royal Arch Stained Glass Window.
    • 1995-52: Grand Lodge opened and proceeded into the Masonic Home Chapel, where the officers of the Grand Chapter were assembled.
    • 1995-52: Dedication of the stained glass window "in accordance with ancient usages."
    • 1995-52: Church Service commemorating the dedication, with Most Ex. Frank G. Williams, Jr., Grand High Priest, officiating. Sermon by Rt. Wor. and Rev. Oscar A. Guinn, Jr.
    • 1995-53: Remarks by the Grand Master.
  • 04/29: 1995-54. Merrimac. 125th Anniversary of Bethany Lodge.
    • 1995-54: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Glenn W. Coffin, Master of Bethany Lodge.
    • 1995-54: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers. Presentations, including a Paul Revere Bowl presented by Wor. John J. Demmer of Merrimack Lodge.
    • 1995-56ff: History of Bethany Lodge, by Wor. Merton E. Chute.
  • 05/03: 1995-59. Braintree. Uniting of Delta, The Lodge of Eleusis, and and Quincy, as Delta.
    • 1995-60: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the three Lodges.
    • 1995-60: Merger ceremony, described in detail.
    • 1995-64: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
  • 05/06: 1995-66. Boston. 225th Anniversary of The Massachusetts Lodge.
    • 1995-67: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. David F. Howard, Master of The Massachusetts Lodge.
    • 1995-67: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers. Presentations.
    • 1995-69ff: History of The Massachusetts Lodge, 1970-1995.
  • 05/30: 1995-75. New Bedford. Brotherhood Night at Wamsutta Lodge, in conjunction with Union Lodge #4, Prince Hall of Massachusetts.
    • 1995-76: Grand Lodge opened and was received, along with Most Wor. Edgar R. MacLean, Prince Hall Grand Master of Massachusetts, by the brethren of Wamsutta Lodge.
    • 1995-76: Remarks by many Brothers.
  • 05/31: 1995-79. Balboa. Uniting of Sibert and Balboa, as Gatun. District Grand Master Guy U. Hall presiding.
    • 1995-79: District Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the three Lodges.
    • 1995-80: Merger ceremony, described in brief.
    • 1995-64: Charge by the District Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
  • 06/09: 1995-82. Framingham. 200th Anniversary of Middlesex Lodge.
    • 1995-82: Grand Lodge opened at the Village Hall in Framingham and marched to the Framingham Historical Society Building, where it was received by Wor. Charles T. Moses of Middlesex Lodge.
    • 1995-83: Description of the events of the Bicentennial Celebation.
    • 1995-83: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1995-84ff: Summary History of Middlesex Lodge, by Wor. Richard E. Manelis.
  • 06/17: 1995-125. Boston. 200th Anniversary of Columbian Lodge.
    • 1995-126: Grand Lodge opened at the State House, Boston, and was received by the Brethren of Columbian Lodge.
    • 1995-126: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1995-129ff: History of Columbian Lodge.
  • 06/26: 1995-138. Uniting of Star of Bethlehem and Winthrop, as Star of Bethlehem.
    • 1995-139: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the two Lodges.
    • 1995-139: Merger ceremony.
    • 1995-139: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
  • 07/04: 1995-141. Boston. Re-laying of State House Cornerstone.
    • 1995-142: Grand Lodge opened and proceeded to the Old State House, and then participated in a parade to the site of the State House Cornerstone.
    • 1995-143: Cornerstone laying ceremony, using a trowel made by Paul Revere and used by Lafayette at the Bunker Hill Monument Dedication.
  • 09/08: 1995-151. Taunton. Uniting of Ezra and King David, as King David.
    • 1995-152: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the two Lodges.
    • 1995-152: Merger ceremony.
    • 1995-152: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
  • 09/09: 1995-154. Springfield. 125th Anniversary of Elm-Belcher Lodge of Agawam, and mortgage burning.
    • 1995-154: Grand Lodge opened at the Melha Shrine Temple, and was received by Wo. William J. Bessette, Master of Elm-Belcher Lodge.
    • 1995-155: Mortgage burning ceremony.
    • 1995-155: Remarks by the Grand Master, as well as the Hon. Christopher Johnson, Mayor of Agawam; remarks by other Brothers.
    • 1995-156ff: History of Elm-Belcher Lodge.
  • 09/23: 1995-181, 1995-187. Lee and Great Barrington. 200th Anniversary of Cincinnatus and Evening Star Lodges.
    • 1995-181: Reception of Grand Lodge at Evening Star Lodge, and the dedication of a plaque commemorating the first meeting place in Lenox.
    • 1995-182: Reception of Grand Lodge at Cincinnatus Lodge, and the dedication of a plaque commemorating the first meeting place in New Marlborough.
    • 1995-182: Dinner reception at the Pittsfield Hilton Hotel in Pittsfield. Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1995-183ff: History of Cincinnatus Lodge. note some truncation before Page 1995-188.
    • 1995-200ff: History of Evening Star Lodge.
  • 09/27: 1995-228. Russell. Uniting of Huntington and Federal, as Huntington-Federal.
    • 1995-228: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Masters of the two Lodges.
    • 1995-229: Merger ceremony.
    • 1995-229: Charge by the Grand Master; remarks by other Brothers.
  • 10/07: 1995-230. Halifax. 125th Anniversary of Puritan Lodge ofEast Bridgewater.
    • 1995-230: Grand Lodge opened at the Country Club of Halifax and was received by the Brothers of Puritan Lodge.
    • 1995-231: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1995-232ff: History of Puritan Lodge, 1970-1995.
  • 11/10: 1995-236. Wilbraham. 125th Anniversary of Newton.
    • 1995-237: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Philmore H. Smith, Jr., Master of Newton Lodge.
    • 1995-237: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1995-239ff: History of Newton Lodge, by Wor. Frederick M. Cohn, Jr.
  • 11/13: 1995-266. Lexington. 125th Anniversary of Simon W. Robinson.
    • 1995-267: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Ernest A. Bean, Master of Simon W. Robinson Lodge.
    • 1995-267: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
    • 1995-269ff: History of Simon W. Robinson Lodge by Wor. Kenneth M. Smith.
  • 11/17: 1995-274. Cambridge. Constitution of Logia America Lodge.
    • 1995-275: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Brethren of Logia America.
    • 1995-275: Constitution of the Lodge.
    • 1995-275: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brethren.
    • 1995-276: Officers and Charter Members of Logia America.
  • 11/18: 1995-278. Bourne. Hall dedication.
    • 1995-279: Grand Lodge opened and was received by the Brethren of Cawnacome Sunshine Lodge.
    • 1995-279: Dedication of the building "in full form ceremony in accordance with ancient usage."
    • 1995-279: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.
  • 12/21: 1995-369. Boston. 150th Anniversary of Mount Tabor Lodge.
    • 1995-370: Grand Lodge opened and was received by Wor. Edward Newpol, Master of Mount Tabor Lodge.
    • 1995-370: Remarks by the Grand Master and other Brothers.

FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST

(held at Masonic Temple, Boston, 12/27/1995)

  • 1995-372: Opening and roll call.
  • 1995-378: Reception of guests, including Grand Representatives.
  • 1995-379: Address by Most Wor. Mozafar Jandahi, Grand Master of Iran (reproduced in full).
  • 1995-380: Report of Grand Secretary; 859 diplomas issued. List of lodges not represented in Grand Lodge in 1995, as well as the past 2 years.
  • 1995-382: Installation of Grand Master Arthur E. Johnson. Installation of other Grand Officers.
  • 1995-384: Feast of St. John. Toasts and names of speakers:
    • 1995-385: The Grand Master.
    • 1995-385: Deputy Grand Master Roger W. Pageau.
    • 1995-387: Ill. Robert O. Ralston, Sovereign Grand Commander, AASR NMJ.

LIST OF LODGES IN MASSACHUSETTS BY DISTRICT: 1995

There were 45 districts in Massachusetts in 1995 (numbered 1 through 33), as well as districts for Chile, China, the Caribbean and Panama.

DISTRICT 1: Boston

Homer M. Shellenberger, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A3

DISTRICT 2: Cambridge

Neal A. Winston, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A4

DISTRICT 2: Boston

George F. Shelton, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A5

DISTRICT 3: Boston

James R. Goodwin, District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A6

DISTRICT 3: Chelsea

John M. Kandres, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A7

DISTRICT 4: Boston

Stephen F. McDonough, District Deputy Grand Master; 10 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A8

DISTRICT 5: Waltham

John E. Eldert, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A9

DISTRICT 5: Brighton

Kenneth R. Blake, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A10

DISTRICT 6: Somerville

Paul A. Lund, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A11

DISTRICT 6: Arlington

Donald W. Carriger, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A12

DISTRICT 7: Malden

Richard W. Burgess, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A13

DISTRICT 7: Melrose

Andrew C. Maninos, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A14

DISTRICT 8: Salem

Neil S. Mitchell, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A15

DISTRICT 8: Lynn

John R. Blaney, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A16

DISTRICT 9: Gloucester

John A. Truesdale, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A17

DISTRICT 10: Newburyport

James H. Hastings, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A18

DISTRICT 11: Lawrence

Allen M. Zecchini, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A19

DISTRICT 12: Lowell

William A. Hamm, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A20

DISTRICT 13: Fitchburg

Alvin A. LaRoche, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A21

DISTRICT 13: Barre

Ronald J. Charland, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A22

DISTRICT 14: Greenfield

Russell W. May, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A23

DISTRICT 15: North Adams

Robert W. Murdock, District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A24

DISTRICT 16: Pittsfield

Paul A. Moore, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A25

DISTRICT 17: Holyoke

Joseph B. Sokoloski, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A26

DISTRICT 18: Chicopee

Joseph N. Westcott, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A27

DISTRICT 18: Springfield

George P. Nay, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A28

DISTRICT 19: Palmer

Warren H. Johnson, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A29

DISTRICT 20: Blackstone

Craig S. Wallace, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A30

DISTRICT 21: Brookfield

Herbert F. Johnson, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A31

DISTRICT 22: Worcester

Richard S. Townsend, District Deputy Grand Master; 9 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A32

DISTRICT 23: Natick

Roger W. Pageau, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A33

DISTRICT 24: Marlboro

Alexander W. MacNeil, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A34

DISTRICT 25: Hyde Park

Russell W. May, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A35

DISTRICT 26: Quincy

Lloyd A. Williams, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A36

DISTRICT 27: Plymouth

Dexter L. Gasper, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A37

DISTRICT 28: Taunton

William C. Allison, District Deputy Grand Master; 7 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A38

DISTRICT 28: Attleboro

Robert L. Reid, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A39

DISTRICT 29: Brockton

David J. Dick, District Deputy Grand Master; 8 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A40

DISTRICT 30: Fall River

Arthur Medeiros, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A41

DISTRICT 30: New Bedford

Harold L. Gerard, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A42

DISTRICT 31: Nantucket

George G. Martin, Jr., District Deputy Grand Master; 4 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A43

DISTRICT 32: Hyannis

Peter R. Smith, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A44

DISTRICT 32: Provincetown

E. Erik Erickson, District Deputy Grand Master; 6 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A45

DISTRICT 33: Springfield

F. Carey Miller, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A46

PANAMA CANAL DISTRICT

Guy U. Hall, District Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A47

  • Sojourners (Cristobal, Canal Zone, 1912)
  • Ancon (Ancon, Canal Zone, 1913)
  • Gatun (Empire, Canal Zone, 1915) merged 05/31

CHILE DISTRICT

Daniel E. Cerda, District Deputy Grand Master; 3 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A48

CHINA DISTRICT

Joe A. Diele, District Deputy Grand Master; 5 Lodges
Tabular: 1995-A49

CARIBBEAN DISTRICT

Aston Wright, District Deputy Grand Master; 1 Lodge
Tabular: 1995-A50


Previous (1994)
Next (1996)
Years