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Once again we will soon be enjoying thf~b~~ql\daYS of fall and the trees will be displaying the beautiful colors that make New Epgland' such a wonderful place to live. We look forward to this time of year because it means that a new Masonic year is about to begin and we will return to our lodges to renew old friendships and make new ones.

Those of you who attended the June Quarterly Communication are aware that the Grand Lodge voted to charter The Independence Lodge in Malden. This lodge has been operating under dispensation for a year and has met all the requirements to enable us to issue a charter, which will occur on September 17.

During the month of July, we saw the issuance of a dispensation for the establishment of The Scouters Lodge. The lodge will be located in the town of Holden and will be composed of men who have achieved the rank of Eagle in the Boy Scouts of America. This new lodge is the fruit of our commitment to the Boy Scouts organization, as well as our commitment to DeMolay for young men and Rainbow for young women.

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This fall we look forward to the reconstitution of Samuel Crocker Lawrence Lodge in Medford. This lodge surrendered its charter when it merged several years ago. A new group of enthusiastic Masons and a core of original veterans petitioned to re-establish this great lodge named for one of our venerable Grand Masters.

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The establishment of these new lodges is symptomatic of the new spirit of enthusiasm sweeping the Masonic lodges in our Commonwealth. I have witnessed this new spirit in lodges from the Cape to the Berkshires as well as in the lodges outside the United States. We have gone from "What can we do?" to "What shall we do next?" So, what can you do? Take an office, volunteer for a committee, become an advisor for a youth group. There are many things you can do to become involved and contribute to our fraternity.

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I welcome the new lodges and extend my best wishes to all our Masons and all our lodges for an enjoyable and productive Masonic year.

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Cordially and fraternally,

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Roger W. Pageau Grand Master

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VOL. 28, NO.3: FALL 2010

Magazine of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts

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Lodge & District News

Oxford celebrates 150th • DDGM raises son • Jewels found at Corinthian

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Chaplain's Column

Different Is Good-Rt. Wor. & Rev. Matthew J. Wissell

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The Grand Master's Address at the June Quarterly

Visit to Japan • New Grand Representatives • New Protocol Manual

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Outside the Lodge Room

A new offering from the Education Committee

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Cover Story: Grand Masters of Massachusetts

Rt. Wor. Walter Hunt researches two early Grand Masters.

Amaranth in Massachusetts-What is it?

Wor. Rob Jesse discusses this Masonic-related group.

The Prodigal Mason

Richard Thompson reflects on the current state of DeMolay.

Living Freemasonry

Rt. Wor. Steve Cohn presents Wor. Daniel L. Thibeault.

Ask the Grand Lecturers

Rt. Wor. Robert Johnston advises on protocol and ritual.

Grand Lodge Scholarship Awards for 2010-2011

Seventy-six awards granted this year for Masons' college students.

News from Overlook

The Groves in Lincoln • The Grand Master s Fair

Preserving Masonic Charters

A solution for your precious documents

Protect Your Masonic Honors

Wor. Joseph Goldstein offers some important advice.

Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts MW Roger W. Pageau

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Back to Work

Welcome back to Masonry! Summer is over and we are back to work.

Just before the summer break, I attended the annual Grand Lodge scholarship awards dinner. I was surrounded by dozens of bright-eyed, enthusiastic kids on their way to college, full of aspirations for their lives. Bob Hartley, chairman of our scholarship committee was pleased to award 76 scholarships. But privately he expressed some disappointment about not advancing toward the long-term goal of 100 scholarships this year. The economy is down; interest rates are down; people just can't afford to give as they have in past years.

Pessimistically, I wondered how, in this age of $40,000 per year tuitions, would the $5,000 scholarship from Massachusetts Freemasonry make any difference in the fate of these kids.

My mind wandered back to 1967. I was about to begin my junior year at B.C. It had been a struggle to earn $1,600 for each of the first two years of school, but I managed. This third year was not looking good. My younger brother borrowed myoid wreck of a car, and totaled it. I had no way to get to work; no way to earn my tuition.

The local tavern in Canton awarded a $100 scholarship each year. In 1967, I won it. I bought my neighbor'S '51 Chevy for exactly $100. I did go back to school that year. The $100 from the guys at the tavern, who didn't know me and whom I didn't know, made all the difference.

If you have the urge to make a difference in the life of some aspiring college student, call Bob. He knows exactly how to make it happen.

In this issue of TROWEL, Rt. Wor. Walter Hunt begins what we hope will be a series on the accomplishments of our early Grand Masters. I hope you enjoy this article, and I look forward to hearing your comments.

Fraternally, John Doherty

Oxford Lodge Celebrates its 150th Anniversary

On Saturday May 15, Grand Master Roger W. Pageau attended the 150th Anniversary of Oxford Lodge. A re-dedication ceremony was performed by the Grand Lodge officers and was followed by a pig roast.

The first lodge in Oxford was chartered in September of 1797 by Paul Revere. It met at various homes and taverns in and around Oxford, but moved to Sutton in 1821. That lodge is today's Olive Branch Lodge in Millbury.

The second Oxford lodge was chartered in 1825 shortly after the first lodge moved. The timing was not good how-

Wor. James Robbins and Grand Master Pageau declare the pig "well done" at Oxford Lodge's celebration.

Wellesley Masonic Angel Fund

In April, the Wellesley Masonic Angel Fund received a request from the Wellesley Sprague School nurse asking for $180 to buy glasses for a first grade student whose glasses were broken and needed to be replaced. The family did not have adequate money to pay for them. The student's vision was severely affected and the child's single parent Mom was very concerned. The grant was approved and a check was mailed to the school secretary that same day.

An e-mail follow-up was received from the school nurse:

"Today this first grade student came in proudly to show me her new eyeglasses. She was smiling from ear to ear as she told me that she could 'see everything in the class now' with the new glasses that you and your organization so generously provided for her. This will certainly allow her to take full advantage of the many educational opportunities here at school. Thank you very much!"

The Lodge of St. Andrew provided a 50% Benevolence

Builder Grant towards this grant. - M. W. Albert T. Ames

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ever. The Morgan Affair in 1826 caused the subsequent Anti-Masonic period and the lodge was dissolved by 1831.

The third and current charter for Oxford Lodge was issued in 1859 (but recorded by Grand Lodge in 1860) and has been held ever since.

The brothers of Oxford Lodge are proud of their heritage and look forward to embarking on the next 150 years of Freemasonry in Oxford. - Wor. Doug EUis

Moses Michael Hays Annual Breakfast

In April. Moses Michael Hays Lodge again held their Annual Breakfast Event. The delicious feast was enjoyed by approximately 150 lodge members (including three of the lodge's 50 Year Veterans), family, and friends.

The morning event concluded with a presentation by Alan Foulds, a local speaker who talked about Boston Sports history.

Pictured above are: Wor. Herb Elsner, 50 Year veterans Bro. Robert M Sheroff, Bro. Harris F. Holstein, RW A. Leon Golden, and RW David P. Newcomb, DDGM

- Rt. Wor. David Newcomb

MYCHIP Event at Aleppo Shrine Circus

The Second Masonic District held a very successful MYCHIP event at the Aleppo Shrine Auditorium in April. Representatives from all nine lodges of the district worked the program along with volunteers from several other lodges. A team of Rainbow girls from Needham Assembly IORG was there to lend a hand, along with members of the Aleppo Medical Corps. and other Aleppo Shrine units. Signage was donated by the Aleppo News Production Manager, Tom Friberg and popcorn was given to each child completing the program. Shrine fezzes were displayed with typical pride. And of course the clowns came in to see the children throughout the day. The event chairman, Rt. Wor. Russell Walters from The DeMo lay Lodge brought some senior DeMo lay members to register children and operate cameras, making the MYCHIP event a true, fraternal family success.

This was the first time that a MYCHIP event was held at

the circus. The Wilson Room on the

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Different Is Good

by Rt. Wor. & Rev. Matthew J. Wissell Grand Chaplain

But there is a problem. I will put it in the category of excess zeal in a good cause. There is a degree in the Scottish Rite which warns of the possible side effects in this area. Some brothers have an excessive amount of zeal for the parts of the fraternity that they really enjoy or where they find deep meaning. In and of itself that is not an issue. It becomes an issue when it makes them negative toward another area of the fraternity. Then the divisiveness begins and people begin to act in ways that contradict the teachings of our society.

Unfortunately, I have witnessed many incidents of this happening in my Masonic jour-

ney. I have been told myself and been present when others have derided and derogated a particular Masonic group. They say things like, "You don't want to join those guys." Or, "Don't waste your time with them." Things are said about people

who belong to certain groups and enjoy their participation. I don't see how this helps the fraternity at all. Ifwe are in the busi-

ness of making good men better, then we ought to support them in the things that help accomplish that goal. One does not need to put down someone else to promote the things you enjoy.

My brothers, our institution is a big tent and there is room for all kinds of people. Relish the parts you enjoy and let others find meaning in their own way. Let them use the gifts God gave them to build up our communities. I.

In the 12th Chapter of First Corinthians, Paul writes of the variety of gifts which God gives to human beings. He tells us that God gives to each of us a unique gift. We are not all the same, but we are all blessed by the same Lord. Each of us has a role, none more important than the other, in helping to fashion this world in the way God would have it. All of us bring something to the table because God has determined that we all have a share in this work. This is a word of hope to many who hear it.

There is a second part of the equation which

Paul then shares. Those gifts are given to us that we might build one another up. They are not to be used for our own advancement. They are not to be used to develop wealth and treasure for ourselves. They

are not to be used to manipulate people to

do our bidding. They are to be used to promote the common good. We have been gifted in order that we might support one

another and the community: a message that sometimes does not go down so easily.

So why do I share this with my brothers in the Craft? What can Freemasonry learn from this message? I think we need to be reminded of this concept as we deal with one another. In my sixteen years in the fraternity, I have encountered many brothers who seem to forget that we are not all the same. They seem to believe that because we have taken the same obligation, we should all enjoy the same aspects of Masonry. I don't believe that to be true, and I don't think it was ever meant to be that way.

One of the most beautiful aspects of the fraternity is that it offers so many different ways that a man can express himself and grow as a person. There is presenting the ritual and acts of community service; there is singing and acting; there is lighting, sound, and set development; there are parade bands and stage bands; there are motorized units and marching units. There really is something for everyone. On the surface it appears as though there should be no problem.

We have attended many other historic and enjoyable events in other

jurisdictions. The Grand Lodge officers and I traveled to the annual communications of the Grand Lodges of South Carolina, Iran in exile, Michigan, Maine, New Jersey, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, and Quebec. These events are interesting, informative, and extend our friendship to the officers of other Grand Lodges. At each of these events we are always very well received and hospitably accommodated.

Significant Events in Massachusetts

The three months since our last Regular Quarterly Communication have been very busy for our Grand Lodge and for your Grand Master.

Travels to Other Jurisdictions

Shortly after our March Quarterly Communication, the Grand Marshal and I traveled to Tokyo, Japan to visit our China District. While the trip was long and tiring, our greeting was warm and friendly. We were met by Rt. Wor. District Deputy Grand Master Frederick Shane, the worshipful master of Sinim Lodge, and three of the brethren. This was the first visit by a Grand Master to this lodge in 28 years and the brethren were appreciative of our presence. We enjoyed the fine hospitality of the Grand Lodge of Japan during our stay, attended their Annual Communication, and witnessed their election and installation of a new Grand Master. Following the business of the Communication, we were hosted at a wonderful banquet and I delivered the greetings and best wishes of the brethren of this Grand Lodge. We were then treated to a tour of the city of Tokyo and a trip to Mount Fuji, which culminated with a return on the bullet train. On the final evening of our trip, we opened a Special Communication of the Grand Lodge; presented awards and pins to the brethren; and then enjoyed a Chinese dinner in commemoration of the early days of the Lodge in Shanghai, China. I am pleased to report that Sinim Lodge continues to prosper. I was pleased to sign the application of one new member and met several other potential candidates. I found the officers and members to be optimistic and enthusiastic and I look forward to the day when the light of Masonry will return to our lodges on the Chinese mainland.

In our own jurisdiction, we have attended lodge anniversaries at Philanthropic, Mystic, Mount Tabor, Quabaug, and Oxford Lodges and we look forward to the anniversary at John Warren Lodge at the end of June. We have enjoyed celebrating these events with our brethren and have recorded them in the Proceedings of our Grand Lodge.

We also celebrated the restoration of the Cape Cod Chapter of DeMolay. This is only one of several chapters that have been restored. The restoration of DeMolay chapters and the commitment of the Masons of this jurisdiction to that restoration is very important because it demonstrates our commitment to Masonry and to our youth.

Another recent development is the success of the newly created Massachusetts Masonic Eagle Scout Association. Members attend Eagle Scout Courts of Honor and present special recognition certificates to the new Eagle Scouts. Once again, this demonstrates the best

I instincts of Masons and encourages Grand Master Roger W. Pageau, escorted by Eagle Scouts to consider Masonry Grand Marshal RW Richard J. Stewart, is wei·

comed at the June Quarterly Communication. as a means of extending their fraterI nal relationships.

Rt. Wor. and Rev. Matthew J. Wissell is the pastor of the Eastham United Methodist Church. Bro. Wissell is a Grand Chaplain, and serves as the current master of Mount Lebanon Lodge and secretary of the Scottish Rite Valley of Southeastern Massachusetts. He has also served as master of Bay Path Lodge, thrice potent master of Worcester Lodge of Perfection, high priest of Eureka Royal Arch Chapter, and monarch of Taleb Grotto.

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Outside the Lodge Room: The Committees of Grand Lodge

secondly by the DDGM-who will remain nameless-sitting next to me and wolfing down his third piece of quiche.

Slowly it dawned on me what was going on here. Bro. Bibilos and his band of bantering brothers were giving away all the "inside baseball" stuffl Speakers from each participating Grand Lodge committee (Education, Membership, Service, Awareness, Protocol, FLIC, and Eagle Scouts) took the podium, laid out their

by entire program, answered every question, and

Bro. John Doherty ended by giving out complete contact information including e-mail addresses and at least seven new web sites by my unofficial count.

Have you ever wondered how to apply for one of the 160 or so Grand Lodge committee spots? Have you ever wondered how a Grand Master is selected? Has your lodge wanted information on forming a shut-ins visitation program? A widows program? Did you know the four ways to become a district deputy grand master? Have you ever

heard ofFLIC (Future Leaders Identification Program) and learned how to apply? Do you know how to get a Grand Chaplain's condolence letter sent to the family of departed brothers? Did you know about the new protocol manual? Or the soon to be implemented lodge mentoring program?

All these and many other topics were covered candidly and in detail. None of these items rise to the level of "Masonic secrets," yet it often has been difficult to find this organizational information in the past. I was impressed with the candor this day, and with the eagerness displayed to "get the information out."

On my way out that morning, wistfully passing the empty coffee urn, I couldn't help but think about the aggregate impact of all the new Grand Lodge programs and initiatives over the past 18 months: revitalized LOI, Rookie Program, revamped MLI, Beyond the Third Degree, MassFreemasonry2.0, DeMolay revival, new Massachusetts Research Lodge, Committee on Youth, etc. It seemed to me that there is a common thread in all these initiatives, especially in this Committees of the Grand Lodge Program, and that is to shine the light in; to train and prepare younger, newer Masons to take leadership responsibility for the fraternity.

A recent short talk bulletin from the Masonic Service Association (March, 20 1 O-Freemasonry's Rebirth) urges this intergenerational transfer. Apparently the men leading the fraternity in Massachusetts didn't need to read this short talk bulletin. As is so typical of the baby boomer generation, they intend to do this transfer right and they intend to do it well and they are not waiting around to be told to

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It was mid-May; I could think of several pleasant ways to spend this beautiful Saturday. However, my calendar showed an event "Outside the Lodge Room-The Committees of Grand Lodge." Oh, Whoopee! Sounds great. I didn't want to go, but I knew I should. Anyway, there would be coffee and donuts surely.

I found the coffee easily enough and then looked and looked for the donuts. No luck. There was fresh fruit, and cute little mini-muffins (whole grain no doubt!), and quiche. Quiche at a Masonic meeting! Come on! Masons don't eat quiche!

I took my seat for the first speaker. I couldn't concentrate; I was distracted first by wondering how I could recross the room to the coffee urn without being noticed, and

Above left: Ten new grand representatives were appointed by the Grand Master. Pictured with him, but listed alphabetically by Jurisdiction are RWWayneVinton for Benin; RW Robert Goodwin, Brazil, Amazonas; RW Andrew Maninos, Brazil, Goias; RW Samuel McClure, Bulgaria; RW Ted Morang Sr., Ecuador; RW Wayne Robbins, Gabon; RW Bradford Pottle, Puerto Rico; RW Robert Jolly Jr., Senegal; RW Edwin Brailey, Sweden; RW Jay Jolicoeur, Valle de Mexico. Above right: The Grand Representative to Germany, RW Walter Hunt, greets the archivist of the German Grand Lodge (Vereinigte Grosslogen von Deutschland), Bro. Hans-Peter Quandt, who is a member of Friedrich zur Lichten Hohe Lodge, No 619 in Berlin.

Work of Our Committees

Our commitment to spreading the message of Freemasonry has resulted in many new developments that we could not have anticipated just a few years ago. Our Service Committee continues to develop new programs to serve our

Above: GM Pageau with members of the Arab Patrol Color Guard: Nobles Jacob Yanovich, Frederick Tibbetts, Philip Post, and James Starratt. Below: Members of Baalis Sanford Lodge, Brockton presented with the Mark Twain Masonic Awareness Award by GM Pageau

brothers, their widows, and our communities; our Education Committee continues to strengthen our lodges of instruction; the Masonic Leadership Institute and our other training programs provide new programming designed to improve our lodges and the committees of our Grand Lodge; our Youth Committee is reaching out to DeMolay, Rainbow, and the Boy Scouts and is encouraging our members to participate in these great programs. I want to express my thanks to all the committee members who work tirelessly to improve our Grand Lodge.

comes easily within our fraternity, but this change is important and necessary and I strongly encourage you to get on board. Questions are readily answered by the Grand Secretary's office and an enthusiastic users group.

Current Condition of Our Fraternity

And what are the results of all this work? First, the lodges are the most active that I have seen them in my 34 years as a Mason. New candidates are being raised in increasingly large numbers. Officer lines are being filled with enthusiastic new officers. New lodges are being formed and previously closed lodges are having their charters restored. The appendant bodies are seeing larger classes of younger men. All these things are signs of a healthy, vital fraternity and you should all be very proud of your efforts. But the work is not done yet. There is still much work that needs to be done. There are still many good men that are not Masons. But, with the help of God and the work of the brethren, we will continue to spread our Masonic light to the world and make it a better place for us all. •

New Protocol Manual

I would draw particular attention to the work of an ad hoc committee on protocol chaired by our Grand Secretary. It had become apparent to some of the members that proper Masonic protocol was not being followed, in many cases, due to a lack of knowledge and the unavailability of documented guidance. A committee of knowledgeable Masons was formed to discuss matters of protocol and develop a written interpretation of their results. The committee has produced a Massachusetts Masonic Protocol Manual, which is available through the Grand Secretary's office, that is designed to address many such issues and questions. Each district deputy grand master received a copy of this manual and is requested to use it as a tool to enhance the Masonic knowledge of the brethren in their district.

MORI Deadline Imminent

MORI, our membership information system, as we have previously noted, was designed to systematically collect and store information related to the brethren of our lodges. It was designed to serve the needs of Grand Lodge and our lodges. As I announced one year ago, all lodges must use this system as of September 1, 2010. Failure to do so will result in significant penalties. I know that change never

Panama District officers attending the June Quarterly include (L to R) Bro. Julian Crouch, Wor. Bill Griffin, Wor. John Mercier, GM Pageau, Wor. Bill Schiller, Grand Marshal RW Richard Stewart.

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JOHN CUTLER 1723-1805

of the Second Lodge; three years later he assumed the Oriental chair of the Master's Lodge, the only lodge empowered to make Master Masons. From 1767 onward, he filled a number of important offices in St. John's Grand Lodge, and worked diligently as a member of the committee empowered to effect a merger with the Massachusetts Grand Lodge, which had held its own charter from the Grand Lodge of Scotland from 1769 onward. This effort took nearly five years-from the appointment in 1787 to the final merger in March of 1792-and John Cutler served as its chairman. When the arrangements were complete, the two Grand Lodges at last met together and elected Cutler as the first Grand Master of the united Grand Lodge.

Grand Master John Cutler presided over the establishment of many of the customs and traditions enshrined in our Grand Lodge to the present day. In April 1792, he issued an edict that designated quarterly communications; during his first year, a committee wrote the first Massachusetts Book of Constitutions. In September 1794 he wrote to the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island indicating that the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts would not issue charters in geographical areas where another Grand Lodge had jurisdiction. These legacies set the tone for Masonic procedure, custom, and jurisprudence for the two centuries to follow.

During Cutler's administration, he granted eight additionallodge charters, six in Massachusetts proper (three of which still meet: Old Colony in Hanover, Morning Star in Worcester, and Republican in Greenfield) and two in what is now the State of Maine (both of which still meet:

Hancock #4 in Castine, and Lincoln #3 in Wiscasset). While this number is far exceeded by the large number of charters issued by his successor Paul Revere, the holders of the "Cutler charters" were strong supporters of our early united Grand Lodge.

After his term as Grand Master, Bro. Cutler served on many committees and participated in numerous activities in Grand Lodge and elsewhere in the Craft. In January 1800, he was one of the six pall supporters that escorted the Golden Urn during the funeral obsequies for George Washington, officiated by Grand Master Samuel Dunn; this was nearly the last occasion on which he was recorded as present for a Grand Lodge communication.

As with many distinguished brethren, John Cutler was honored by having a lodge named for him. John Cutler Lodge was constituted in September 1859 in Abington; this lodge, now meeting at the Tri- Town Masonic building in East Bridgewater, recently celebrated its 150th anniversary, and continues to honor this "bright Mason" who did so much for the Craft in Massachusetts.

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Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts 1792-1794

On Thursday, October 31, 1805, a solemn procession moved through the streets of Boston to the sound of a funeral dirge. They were led by grand pursuivants with black rods, followed by tylers and stewards, deacons and wardens, members of Grand Lodge and of Saint John's Lodge; and then the oldest past officer, bearing a purple cushion covered with black crepe, holding the golden urn with a lock of George Washington's hair. Marching in front of Grand Master Isaiah Thomas, the Masons of Boston made their way from Trinity Church to the house of the late John Cutler.

Joining with the family of the deceased and the pall holders escorting Most Wor. Brother Cutler's remains, the procession-now including "a large number of carriages"-made its way along the streets of Boston to Trinity Church. As the brethren parted to right and left, the remains of Bro. Cutler were escorted into the house of worship where he had prayed and played the organ for so many years. A great number of Bostonians, including many members of the Craft, paid their final respects to the man who had been so instrumental in the union of the Grand Lodges a decade and a half before. It was a fitting end to a Masonic career that had spanned half a century, during which remarkable change and almost unthinkable growth had occurred in the Masonic world.

John Cutler is less renowned than his immediate successor, Paul Revere, but he was accorded the greatest respect during his lifetime, and his funeral-the first such spectacle for a departed Grand Master of Massachusetts since the memorial for Joseph Warren, who fell at Bunker Hill in 1775-was singular enough to be recorded in exacting detail by Grand Secretary John Proctor in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge for 1805.

Cutler was born in 1723, the adopted son of a physician of the same name, whose father had emigrated to Plymouth Colony in 1647. The death of his birth father at age five left his family destitute, but after being adopted the young man was apprenticed to a brass-founder, and ultimately was established in a shop on Hawley Street in Boston. He was active in Trinity Church, where he played the organ with great skill; his musical knowledge and ability as a craftsman is evident even in the portrait above, which shows him as a young man of 23 standing before a pianoforte he built himself.

From the outset of his Masonic career he was recognized as a "bright Mason." He was made a Master Mason in 1761, and by 1764 was installed as the worshipful master

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Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts 1800-1802

Captain Samuel Dunn, a leading citizen of Boston, was installed in the office of Grand Master on the 17th of December, 1799, the fourth man to hold that high office since the union of the two constituent Grand Lodges. Like his father-in-law, Grand Master Cutler, Most Wor. Brother Dunn had been an active and prominent Mason; he was Master of St. John's Lodge before he was forty years old, and had served on the seven-man committee on the union, and held the office of junior grand warden, resigning his position on the momentous day in March 1792 when the union was finally achieved.

Bro. Dunn was born in 1743 and was a shipwright by profession, as his father and namesake had been before him. He was a native Bostonian; his fine house, located on Wiltshire Street (on what is now the Cambridge Street side of Beacon Hill), overlooked the ropewalks and the Mill Pond, which separated Boston's North End from its growing West End. He retired from the sea around 1785, becoming more and more active in the affairs of the Craft. In 1787, when Grand Master John Rowe died, the funeral procession by the Grand Lodge assembled at his house; at the time of the union he was once again in the Oriental chair of St. John's Lodge, where he would serve until 1794. Only a

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impressed with a sense of gratitude for the respectful attention you were pleased to bestow . . . the family of the deceased beg leave to return their most sincere and unfeigned thanks for this honorable testimony of respect and affection for their late parent ... they feel particularly indebted for the early attention paid . . . being well acquainted with the affectionate, respectful and sincere regards the deceased bore towards the fraternity." Their words certainly echo the sentiments of many contemporaries of this distinguished Grand Master. .1

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few months before his election as Grand Master, Bro. Dunn married Sarah Cutler, daughter of John Cutler, a long time friend and fellow past master of St. John's.

In the half-dozen years between the end of his father-inlaw's term as Grand Master and the start of his own, Captain Dunn's world exhibited remarkable change. The early 1790s in Boston was a time of recovery. The ratification of the Constitution was a momentous event that brought the Revolutionary era to a close, placing the control of the city in the hands of (in the words of Harold and James Kirker, authors of Bulfinch's Boston) "the new Federalist merchants," the heirs of those who had wrested America from British rule. One of those men, John Adams, who would be the new country's second President, called this ruling group the "Essex Junto." One of the most prominent members of the group, Perez Morton, was extremely active and prominent in the affairs of the new united Grand Lodge.

We know little of Grand Master Dunn's politics, or whether he was a Federalist or a Republican: we do know that he was an ardent admirer of George Washington, who died within a week of his installation. At his direction, the Grand Lodge conducted "funeral obsequies" independent from the memorial procession organized by the town of Boston, featuring a golden urn containing a lock of the late President's hair-which he had personally requested from Mrs. Washington on behalf of the Grand Lodge. The acquisition of this artifact, still one of the most treasured possessions of the Grand Lodge, is one of the most notable achievements of Grand Master Dunn's term; he arranged for Past Grand Master Revere to fashion the urn to hold it.

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tered nearly two dozen lodges, a number large enough that a resolution was adopted during the term of his successor, Josiah Bartlett, effectively establishing a moratorium on new charters.

During Grand Master Dunn's first year in office, he granted only one petition-to Mount Zion Lodge in Hardwick; but in his second year he signed fourteen charters, including two in the District of Maine and one in the West Indies (St. John's, Starbrock), many of which derived from petitions that had been made years earlier. He signed four more charters during his third year in office, two in Maine and two in Massachusetts proper, bringing the count of lodges in the jurisdiction to more than seventy.

His other significant accomplishment was the creation of the district deputy grand master system, in which men were empowered as personal representatives of the Grand Master to inspect lodges, receive moneys, and adjudicate disputes. Other jurisdictions questioned the propriety of such an arrangement, but the ever-increasing number of lodges and the attendant burdens of collecting quarterages and determining conformity with established landmarks made this innovation a necessity, and the idea spread so that it is almost universally employed today. As originally conceived, Massachusetts was divided into twelve districts, including three in Maine (Districts 9, 10, and 11). Individuals appointed to these posts had numerous duties, and in years to come would be burdened with yet more as the Craft spread further afield.

After his term, Bro. Dunn continued in the active affairs of his town and the Grand Lodge. He was frequently chosen to serve on committees by his successors, playing a prominent part in the private and public activities of Grand Lodge. He was a town assessor for several years, and represented Boston in the General Court from 1811- 1813; he was also a prominent member of the Trinity Church congregation. He died in November 1815, and the grand chaplain of the Grand Lodge, the always eloquent Thaddeus Mason Harris, composed a memorial that was delivered to his widow. Unlike many of his predecessors, there was no extensive procession nor public mourning: Masons' Hall was decorated with crepe for a month, as was the custom, and the Grand Lodge went on with its business.

The ongoing history of our great fraternity was built step by step by men such as Bros. Cutler and Dunn. As with many other Masons who have laid down their working tools after productive work, their voicesand their deeds-reach across two centuries to remind us from whence we have come. •

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WHAT IS IT?

By Wore Robert (Rob) G. Jessee

Afavorite childhood comic strip, Pogo by Walt Kelly, coined the phrase, "We has seen the enemy, and they is us!" Or to put it in proper English, sometimes we are our own worst enemy. In 20 years as a Mason, I had little interaction with the coed appendant bodies of Masonry-Eastern Star and Amaranth. I have Masonic friends who are involved, and I was acquainted with a few individual members, almost exclusively from Eastern Star. Based predominantly on secondhand knowledge, I must say that I didn't get very excited when discussing either of the organizations. Things have changed for me, and in a good way. My wife has always been very supportive of me in my Masonic life, and in return I have always looked for an opportunity to share my Masonic experience with her somehow. She joined Eastern Star early in my Masonic career, but she was not able to be active.

Then along came Blue Slipper Court No. 18, Order of Amaranth. This new court, located in Rutland, was formed because a number of people wanted an Amaranth court "out west" in Massachusetts. Several Masons in that area shared my desire to find an opportunity to participate in a Masonic-related organization with their significant other. Masons make up almost 40 percent of the membership of our court, which is not typical; it is usually less than 20 percent. Much of the membership of Blue Slipper Court is comprised of couples, and so far this has proven quite useful with scheduling and planning.

First Impressions

Now that I am a part of Amaranth, I have found that we Masons have some ill-conceived notions about these groups. For one, I always thought that involving Masons in Amaranth (or Eastern Star) was more or less an afterthought, and that the ladies merely tolerated the men. This notion is accurate to a point, but not as much as I thought. The women members (honored ladies) are in charge, and run the meeting, but the Masons that are involved (sir knights), are a vital part of the work and function of the court. It is our duty as Masons to assist and advise the ladies, and we do our fair share in conducting the ceremonies of the

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degrees. Perhaps I shouldn't admit this, but to me, there was often a feeling of solemnity emanating from some members of the coed groups that overshadowed the idea of having fun. Again, an ill-conceived notion that was wrong! I find that the honored ladies and sir

knights of Amaranth are exactly the same as the members and officers of so many lodges: they know there is a time for seriousness and there

is a lot of time to have fun. I've learned over time that you can have fun while performing even tedious and grueling tasks; this group is no exception. As an example, my first day as a member of Amaranth went like this:

• Constitution ceremony of Blue Slipper Court

• Initiation ceremony for 34 new members (including our whole family)

• Dinner

• Installation of 22 officers (including our whole family)

My wife and I, along with our son and daughter, were mostly spectators during the five hours it took to accomplish all of this, and we had virtually no work to do except

t~l'!1l1iIM91IM!I!!~lIt 'it :iliDltlQll Blue Slipper Court No. 18 was constituted on March 6, 2010. The first royal matron of Blue Slipper Court is Honored Lady Cheryl Owoc, and the first royal patron is Sir KnightThadeus Owoc Jr. It is due, for the most part, to their efforts over the last year that Blue Slipper Court was created.

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for taking dinner reservations and passing out tickets. But I had the opportunity to observe the proceedings throughout the day, and I cannot remember a moment, away from the ceremonies, when there wasn't laughter somewhere in the room. We acted appropriately during the solemn parts, but it is accurate to say that no one present-not even the grand officers of Amaranth in Massachusetts-ever took himself or herself too seriously.

The dress for meetings consists of dresses or skirts for women, gowns for lady officers, (white gowns for ceremonies, colored gowns allowed the rest of the time), and the lady officers wear gloves always during meetings. Amaranth's policy is that a lady's elbow must be covered, either by the gown sleeve or by long gloves. It's kind of cool to see the long gloves, which are reminiscent of a night at the opera. For the men, the requirement is a dark suit or tuxedo; gloves are generally not worn. The presiding officer, styled the royal matron, also wears a crown during meetings and wields a sword on ceremonial occasions. No other regalia is worn except officer's jewels.

After a whirlwind month of getting to events, helping to get things organized, learning new ritual (oh, boy!), trying to be helpful whenever I could, and assisting and advising my wife, we held our first meeting. We initiated seven more members and commenced the business of Blue Slipper Court. We're still having fun and are excited about the possibilities. What is most exciting is the fact that we receive frequent inquiries from people interested in finding out more, or in joining our court. Over a half-dozen applica-

by Richard Thompson

tions for membership or affiliation have been received in the first two months.

There should be a sign above the entrance to every Masonic hall-"Ifyou want to make a difference, enter here."

When I was a master and a warden, the main reason given by candidates for wanting to join was just that. They were attracted to the fraternity by its record of service to the community. I think that's the reason most of us join. We saw something in Masonry that made it different. Selflessness permeates our lodge rooms. We are always looking for ways we can help others.

So, if you want to make a difference, I have a deal for you!

It was the evening of May 15 and I was in the parking lot of the Lowell Masonic Center. The music coming from the banquet hall was so loud I could easily make out the words of the song. When I stepped inside, the sounds were overwhelming. To say the music was loud is an understatement. It hit me in the face like a cold, wet washcloth. All I can say about it is, "I'm from the 60s." When I say the music was loud, I'm saying the music was LOUD!

I was at the DeMolay State Ball. It wasn't the first state ball I had attended, but it was the first in about a decade or two. I was there to see the executive officer for Massachusetts DeMo lay, Dad Brian Noble. I had never met Dad Noble. All I knew about him came from a monthly e-mail update on DeMolay I get from him.

I had a question and I was interested in his answer.

"What can Masons do to help DeMo lay?"

The future of the order is important to me. You see, I am a DeMolay. Friday, March 26, 1965, the evening of my Initiatory Degree in Lowell Chapter, was the beginning of a Masonic adventure I am still living. DeMolay had a profound impact on my life. I'm not going to say I am a Mason because of DeMolay. That is something in my genes. I am a member of one of those large, multigenerational Masonic families. There are so many Masons in the family that if we had a reunion, there would be enough of us to get a charter.

Front row: Adam Jolicoeur, trustee; Kaitlin Jessee, marshal in the west; Kathleen Jessee, associate matron; Cheryl Owoc, royal matron; Thadeus Owoc Jr., royal patron; Robert Jessee, associate patron; Meghan O'Connor, warder; Maryanna Owoc, marshal in the east; Andrew Robinson, chairman of the trustees. Back row: Tyler Jessee, sentinel; Elizabeth Bentley, Wisdom; Christina Qualey, Faith; Kimberly Rushlow, Charity; Laurie Anderson, Truth; Stephen Qualey, historian; Judy Pecha, member, finance committee. -Photos by Rt. Wor. Phil Nowlan

Amaranth's History

So now a brief history of Amaranth. The Order of the Amaranth was once the last of three degrees within the Adoptive Rites-Order of the Eastern Star (the initiatory degree, in its beginnings). The Queen of the South Degree and Order of the Amaranth originated in the 1870s. For many years Amaranth members were required to maintain membership in Eastern Star. That ended in 1921. Today, Eastern Star and Amaranth groups still survive, while the Queen of the South Degree remains a part of the Prince Hall organization in some jurisdictions.

Throughout its history, Amaranth has been an organization emphasizing love and service through the ideals of truth, faith, wisdom, and charity. There are 43 jurisdictional organizations called Grand Courts in 35 states, several Canadian provinces, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Philippines. These Grand Courts belong to one international governing body called the Supreme Council. Much like all of the other Masonic bodies, Amaranth has a main charity: the Amaranth Diabetes Foundation, which raises money to support diabetes research. Amaranth is proud to point out that all monies raised go fully and directly to specific projects, thanks to an agreement with the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation. In Massachusetts, Amaranth also supports the Miss Amaranth Nursing Scholarship Program for students in the (continued on page 15)

Richard Thompson is a member of Merrimack Valley Daylight Lodge and a senior DeMolay from Lowell Chapter.

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In most families, when a son is born, the father runs out and buys a bat, a ball, and a glove. In my family, when a son is born, the father calls the lodge and schedules a pre-application meeting. DeMolay or not, I was destined to be a Mason.

So, I am not a Mason because I joined DeMolay.

However, it's quite possible I am writing the "Prodigal Mason" column because I joined DeMolay. When I completed my degrees, the chapter had to find something for this kid to do. I was put on the staff of The Templar, the Lowell Chapter newsletter. I started as a member of the production staff, later moved onto writing, and finally became editor.

When it was time to decide what to do with my life, I opted to go into the news business-newspapers to be exact. I was a reporter, editor, columnist, and editorial writer. I always liked writing, but it may have been DeMolay and that newsletter that inspired me to do it for a living.

"I have no trouble getting kids," Dad Noble said answering my question. "What we need are advisors."

Dad Noble is a senior DeMolay from Hingham Chapter,

a member of Old Colony and Phoenix (continued on page 32)

At the DeMolay State Ball in Lowell

Right: Former State Scribe Chris Fowler (currently in his second year at the U.S. Naval Academy) and State Junior Councilor Benjamin Studt.

Below: Celebrating the State •

Ball, Massachusetts DeMolays show off their chorus-line skills.

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tionally positive from both viewpoints, and has resulted in some powerful bonding. One principle he strongly adheres to is never ever let a brother sit alone at any function. He stresses that small gestures of friendship pay huge dividends.

As each brother is raised, he is assigned a committee to work on. While Bro. Thibeault admits this has raised a lot of eyebrows, it has, in fact, accomplished a lot of goals and has served to build close relationships with the brethren a lot faster. It also gives the new brothers a chance to demonstrate their skills to the senior brothers. When a new idea is brought forward to him, he refers it to the appropriate committee chair asking that it be reviewed and to come up with ideas on how this idea can be accomplished. Bro. Thibeault says it is truly remarkable how energetic brothers can become when they own their ideas and the lodge helps carry them to fruition.

Bro. Thibeault has established a program to get disenfranchised brothers back and active. He admits this is a real challenge, whether they are past masters or brothers. He tries first to eliminate the physical burden by offering what he calls the lodge's Masonic taxi service, which pairs up a local brother to help the other brother. He says this not only provides transportation to an otherwise homebound brother, but it gives that brother a new name and face to become familiar with and hopefully encourages him to take advantage of this opportunity often.

He additionally tries to have more events, social and service, to entice the rest of the members and their families to come out and enjoy the camaraderie of the lodge. He admits he hasn't found the perfect mix just yet, but is always looking at alternative solutions, such as mixing up the days and times events are held.

As a result of his programming, he has noticed his attendance has increased. Members are coming to lodge and rediscovering the poetry and beauty of well-done ritual. This has become a well-known success story in the area and he has also noticed more visitors to his lodge as a result.

Some of the local interest events he has rallied his lodge around are the local parades in Boylston and the sponsoring

of a local Rainbow chapter. In addition, his lodge lets the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and the local fire department use the facility at no charge for their meetings.

Bro. Thibeault says that by opening up Masonry and the local lodges, the public has become more aware of what Masonry is and he is finding more men are knocking on their door seeking admission and looking for some goodness in life. He says many men have become soured over some of the current situations in society, with one man telling him that coming to lodge is his monthly breath of fresh air! He says this is proof that the publicity campaigns are working and the efforts towards improving men are working.

One of the areas he is committed to is that of mentoring and once his successor is installed, whenever that may be, he intends to continue as a mentor to the new master to help ease his burden. His passion is to help train new brothers and to help launch their love of Masonry.

Worshipful Brother Thibeault is truly a presiding master who is mastering his craft, and his lodge is the grateful beneficiary of his efforts and passions. •

Living Freemasonry byRtWor.SteveCohn

Meet an Active Massachusetts Mason

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Most Masons who ascend through the chairs and eventually preside over their lodge do so with some trepidation. This is certainly understandable

if the newly installed master has never been in such a position ofleadership. But with Wor. Daniel L. Thibeault of Boylston Lodge, that was not the case. As a corporate information systems director, he understands the value of advance planning, and has applied those principles in his lodge.

Brother Thibeault was raised in Level Lodge in 2004 and affiliated with Boylston Lodge in 2007, and was installed in line immediately. He was forced to start his year as master a month early due to surgery involving the then master of the lodge, Wor. Frederick Palmer. In his message from the West, he laid out his plans to his lodge so that all were aware of the ambitious year that awaited his membership. He did this in the context of four goals, which he explained at his installation, involving activities almost every week of the month, including a monthly breakfast, stated communication, service opportunities on Saturdays, and the usual learning of the ritual and general Masonic education. He also ensured his committees were active and vibrant, and produced results at almost every meeting.

One of the areas he says helps him each month is to constantly plan, plan, plan, and then plan some more. "Nothing," he says, ''just falls into place!" He tries to spread the work and hold the brothers accountable to their commitment and word.

One of the things he strives to maintain is his lodge's web site, and ensures it is kept current with all the goings-on in the district as well as his own lodge. His webmaster maintains contact with all the local press so they are aware of all the lodge's public functions.

Bro. Thibeault understands that the needs of the newly raised brothers are very important, and he assigns a Masonic mentor to not only help him with the degree work but to help guide him through the lodge and how a lodge operates. The response from these mentors has been excep-

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nursing field. There's no age limit on that scholarship, by the way, just the requirement for applicants to be enrolled in nursing coursework and the desire to work in the field.

Opportunities In Massachusetts

There are five active Amaranth courts in Massachusetts:

Warren G. Harding Court No.5, Tewksbury; Nashoba Valley Court No. 13, Concord; Pot of Gold Court No. 16,

Braintree; Friendship Court No. 17, Centerville; and Blue Slipper Court No. 18, Rutland. We are now the baby court in Massachusetts, since it has been nearly 20 years since the previous court was organized. We are small in number Gust over 300 members in Massachusetts), but energetic, and growing all the time.

Annual installations for Amaranth are in March or April, and the Grand Court sessions are also in April. This year, it was April 22-24 in Chelmsford, where Honored Lady Virginia Dodge and Sir Knight Danny Dodge were installed as Grand Royal Matron and Grand Royal Patron, respectively. Again, throughout the weekend there was a time for being serious and solemn, but a large portion of time spent laughing and enjoying each other's company. It was a great opportunity for me to get to know another part of the Masonic family, its history, and its future.

We all know what happens if we are complacent, and assume that an organization runs itself; too many lodges, chapters, assemblies, courts, etc, have gone dark because too few people had too much responsibility. Their enthusiasm gets used up, and there is no one available to follow after them. But I can see the beginnings of resurgence for Amaranth in Massachusetts. If you, your wife, daughter, sister, or any close female relative is interested, take a look in your area, and find an Amaranth court. See the possibilities that I found-or work towards creating them. I sincerely doubt you will be disappointed. •

For more information, go to www.amaranth.org

or contact the author.

ASK THE GRAND LECTURERS

Rt; Wor. Robert Johnston, Chairman of Grand Lecturers The summer is almost over, and we are going to be back to our Masonic meetings. We hope all officers and members will be eager to exemplify the three degrees in the proper manner.

The grand lecturers are willing to go to lodge rehearsals upon request, if a lodge needs help. A full complement of officers and the ritualist must be present. All degree teams must be approved by the Grand Master, who will advise the grand lecturers of the date, place, and time that the work will be presented.

Q Can a Mason make his political views known in a lodge meeting?

A Masonry forbids the discussion of politics or religion in a lodge meeting.

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Q Can the tyler ballot on a candidate?

A No. If the tyler wishes to vote, a substitute tyler may be assigned, and he must be in place prior to the start of the balloting. The substitute tyler may not vote.

Q Is it mandatory that the master wear a top hat?

A Many masters prefer to wear the top hat, but wearing it is not required.

Q Now that the minimum age has been reduced, may the applicant be balloted upon before turning 18 years of age?

A Yes, but he may not receive the Entered Apprentice Degree until he is actually 18 years of age.

Q Should the lodge ritualist have an open Cipher in a lodge meeting?

A No. The Cipher states, "Not to be consulted in any lodge or exemplification while in session, nor by any candidate for the degrees."

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II GRAND L'OD'GE S~RO'LABSRIP AWARDS FOR 2010-2011

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The Sixteenth Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner was held on May 22,2010. Under the direction ofRt. Wor. Robert Hartley and his scholarship committee, this outstanding program, begun in 1995, has now reached $4.9 million in cumulative scholarship awards. Seventy-six students, accompanied by their parents, convened in the Grand Master's dining room for dinner and the recognition program. Grand Master Roger W. Pageau commenting that he was "seeing the future sitting before us," explained to the audience the long-held belief of Freemasonry that education is the basis of democracy. He emphasized that Grand Lodge was proud of its association with the scholarship program, and that he and all Massachusetts Masons were pleased to be able to help these young people achieve their greatness. "It is not enough to be a thinker; to achieve greatness you must also be a doer." The Grand Master also took the opportunity to point out to the young men present that the age requirement to join Masonry was eighteen years of age!

Students receive a $5,000 award, which can be renewed for each year of their college career provided they meet academic performance and reporting requirements. Awards are made from three funding sources: Grand Lodge, named Grand Lodge scholarships, and the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Foundation.

First-time Recipients of Grand Lodge Scholarships

This year there are 13 new recipients of Grand Lodge scholarships:

Nicholas Atcheson is the son of Peter and Michelle Atchenson and the grandson of Bro. William Atcheson Jr. of Howard Lodge. Nick graduated from Barnstable High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and played football and volleyball. He is an Eagle Scout. He plans to go to Westfield State College in the fall, majoring in criminal justice.

Richard Burke is the son of Patrick and Donna Burke and the grandson of Bro. Thomas Van Alstyne of Evening Star Lodge. He is a graduate of Lunenburg High School. He was in the marching band, jazz band, hockey team, and worked in theatrical productions. He also is an Eagle Scout and received the Order of the Arrow. He just completed his freshman year at New England School of Communications, where he is majoring in audio production.

Danielle Davis is the daughter of Bruce and Rebecca Davis and the granddaughter of Bro. Warren Davis of Golden Fleece Lodge. She is a graduate of Merrimack Valley High School. Danielle was involved in field hockey, lacrosse, the National Honor Society, and Rotaract Club.

She is attending the University of New England, majoring in applied exercise science.

Samantha Gillis is the daughter of Paul and Lisa Gillis and the granddaughter of Bro. Robert Price of Paul Revere Lodge. She graduated this year from Brockton High School, where she ranked sixth in a class of 1,000. She was a member of the swim team and the National Honor Society, and has participated in numerous cancer walks. Next year she will begin her major in premed at UMass Amherst.

Katherine Grant is the daughter of John and Laurie Grant, and granddaughter of Bro. Joachim Apostolides of Jordan Lodge. She graduated from Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and the school newspaper staff. She participated in volunteer work and has three part-time jobs. She will be attending Providence College this fall.

Darielle Grossman is the daughter of Bro. Steven and Annette Grossman of Zerubbabel Lodge. Darielle graduated from Randolph High School. She served as president of the National Honor Society, was on the swim and dive team, a peer mediator, and served on student council. She is presently at Ithaca College with a 3.98 GPA, majoring in recreation management.

Olivia Kotsopoulos who played her violin at the Awards Dinner, is the daughter of Bro. Steve and Joanne Kotsopoulos of United Brethren Lodge. This past spring she graduated from Marlborough High School, where she was in the school orchestra. She also is a member of her church's praise band. She will be attending Wellesley College in the fall, majoring in math and philosophy.

Lindsey Lavin is the daughter of Bro. Robert and Brenda Lavin of Tahattawan Lodge. She graduated from Acton-Boxborough Regional High School. Her loves include dancing, photography, chorus, and animals. She worked at an animal hospital during her high school years. She will be attending University of New England, majoring in animal science.

Kelly Moran is the daughter of Bro.

Donald and Margaret Moran of Budleigh Lodge. Kelly graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, the history club, field hockey team, and indoor and outdoor track teams. She has participated in numerous volunteer services such as the Walk for Hospice, Cradles to Crayons, Relay for Life, and Greater Boston Food Bank. She will major in anthropology and archaeology at Boston University in the fall.

Paige O'Brien is the daughter of Kevin and Nancy O'Brien and the granddaughter of Bro. Ralph Paine of Wampatuck Lodge. She graduated from Whitman-Hanson Regional High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and SADD. She will be attending Emerson College, majoring in film production.

Halie Olszowy is the daughter of Joseph Olszowy and Sara Marshall and the granddaughter of Bro. Robert Wilson III of Joseph Webb Lodge. She graduated from Littleton High School, where she had all Ns. She played field hockey

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and participated in cheerleading competition. She will attend Providence College, majoring in sociology.

Cassandra Schubert is the daughter of Bro. Robert and Elaine Schubert of Golden Fleece Lodge. She graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School. She was on the crosscountry and indoor track teams. She is now attending University of New England, where she continues on the cross-country team. She is majoring in physical therapy.

Michelle Steinel is the daughter of Barbara Steinel and the granddaughter of Bro. Robert Steinel of Saint John's (N) Lodge. She is a graduate of Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School. She was on the soccer team and the Key Club. She just completed her freshman year at the Culinary Institute of America, majoring in baking and pastry arts.

First-time Recipients of Named Scholarships Skylark Belinski is the daughter of Thomas Belinski and Dina Rock and the granddaughter of Bro. Kenneth Simpson of DeWitt-Clinton Lodge. She graduated from Sandwich High School. She is an avid horseback rider. She has also participated in numerous charity fund-raisers. She just completed her sophomore year at Lynchburg College, where she is majoring in nursing. She is the recipient of the Masonic Home Scholarship ..

Austin Chaffee is the son of Bro. Philip and Carol Chaffee of Fellowship Lodge. He is a graduate of BristolPlymouth Regional Technical School and ranked fourth in his class. He just completed his sophomore year at Wentworth Institute of Technology, where he is majoring in construction management, with a 3.9 GPA. He is the recipient of the Neponset Valley Royal Arch Chapter Scholarship.

Kelly Robbins is the daughter of Bro. James and Lori Robbins of Oxford Lodge. She graduated this year from Holy Name Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School. She is a member of the Girl Scouts and has served four terms as worthy advisor of her Rainbow chapter. She will be attending Western New England College, majoring in biology. She is the recipient of the R W. Oscar A. Guinn Jr. Scholarship.

Rachel Shwartz is the daughter ofBro Matthew and Lisa Shwartz of Moses Michael Hays Lodge. She is a graduate of the Gann Academy and just completed her junior year at Boston University, where she is majoring in speech language and hearing sciences. She has been an activities specialist at the Florence & Chafetz Home for Specialized Care in Chelsea. She is the recipient of the Wor. Allen Charles Weissinger Scholarship.

Ashley Simmons is the daughter of Bro. Mark and June Simmons of Weymouth United Masonic Lodge. She is a graduate of Notre Dame Academy and just completed her sophomore year at Boston University, where she is majoring

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in communications. She is manager of the women's ice hockey team at BU. She has been a youth camp counselor. She is the recipient of the M. W. David W. Lovering Scholarship.

The R. W. Philip M Turner / Masonic Home Scholarships are granted to students who are planning careers in the health-care field. In addition to the eight Turner Scholarships awarded to renewal applicants, we award two new recipients:

Erica Baker is the daughter of Josh and Christine Baker and the granddaughter of Bro. Ellsworth Baker of Thomas Lodge. Erica is a graduate of Salida High School in Salida, Colorado. She will enter her sophomore year at the University of Denver, where she is majoring in premed, and hopes to become a cardiothoracic surgeon. She is well on her way with a 4.0 GPA.

Joshua Cooper is the son of Bernard and Constance Cooper and the grandson of Bro. John Reddick of Orient Lodge. He graduated from Norwood High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society; the tennis team; and the band, in which he played the xylophone. He will attend the University of Pennsylvania in the fall, majoring in chemistry with the goal of doing pharmaceutical lab work.

Renewed Grand Lodge Scholarships Bridget Butterworth - Fairfield University Benjamin Chasen - Northeastern University

Madison Currlin - University of Florida Kathleen Dempsey - UMass Amherst

< Recipients of renewed Grand Lodge Scholarships in 2010

of Star in the East-Paskamansett Lodge in New Bedford. Attending the awards dinner was one of the trustees of the foundation: Mr. Andrew Shabshelowitz and his wife, Laurette.

This charitable foundation has again this year provided our scholarship program with funds in order to help our Masonic youth in their educational pursuits. Scholarships given in the name of the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Foundation are for children or grandchildren of Massachusetts Masons who graduate from New Bedford High School as first priority, and secondly to students who live in Bristol County. This year we renew fourteen scholarships and award eight new scholarships through this foundation.

The following students are first-time recipients of Grimshaw-Gudewicz Scholarships:

Andrew Calvario is the son of Bro. Gary and Christine Calvario of Norfolk Lodge. He graduated this year from Mansfield High School, where he ranked eighth in his class of 356 and was involved with the mock trial team. He is also an Eagle Scout. He will be attending Cornell University in the fall, majoring in government.

Jillian Flett is the daughter of Bro. Thomas and Estelle Flett of Pequossette Lodge. Jillian graduated from Bishop Feehan High School, where she was very involved with the soccer team, peer ministry, and SADD, to name a few. She has done extensive volunteer work for several charitable organizations. She will attend Fordham University next year, majoring in accountancy.

Christopher Frederickson is the son of John & Carolyn Fredrickson and the grandson of Bro. Arthur Post Jr. of Simon W. Robinson Lodge. Chris graduated from Mansfield High School, where he ranked third in a class of 356. He was on the swim team, and was named the MIAA Student Athlete of the Month. He will attend the University of Rochester in the fall, majoring in computer science.

Lydia Mozzone is the daughter of Bro. Joseph and Michelle Mozzone of King David Lodge. She graduated from Providence Country Day School, where she was on the swim team, the tennis team, and student council. She plans to major in studio art next year, when she begins attending Skidmore College.

Hillery Perry is the daughter of Bro. Stephen and Lisa Perry of King David Lodge. Hillery graduated from Taunton High School. She was the student representative to the school committee, and a member of the cheerleading squad. She has been very involved in volunteer work for the Jimmy Fund. She will be majoring in nursing at Curry College in the fall.

Michael Prew is the son of Bro. Herbert and Linda Prew of Bristol Lodge. Michael graduated last year from Mansfield High School and will enter his sophomore year at Bryant University, where he is majoring in management and accounting.

Lilith Remy-Miller is the daughter of Harold Miller and Pamela Remy and the granddaughter of Bro. Harold Miller of Star in the East Lodge. She graduated from Dartmouth High School this year. For all you golfers out there, she plans to create a new design for golf balls after, or perhaps

Amanda Dodge - American University Evelyn Fowler - Brown University

Kelsey McLaren - University of Vermont Andrea Nilosek - University of Southern Maine Emily Parasiliti - Manhattanville College Alissa Roland - California Polytechnic University Benjamin Thomas - Florida Institute of Technology Jonathan Zielinski - UMass Amherst

M. W. Albert T. Ames Scholarship

Anna Marden - Northeastern University

M. W. Fred K. Bauer Scholarship

Danielle Guilbault- University of Hartford

Donald S. & Dorothy P. Cunningham Scholarship Samson Shea - Culinary Institute of America

M. W. Edgar W. Darling Scholarship Matthew Chrobak - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

M. W. Donald G. Hicks, Jr. Scholarship

Kevin Haley - Hope College

M. W. Jeffrey B. Hodgdon Scholarship Jesse Warren - Franklin Pierce University

M. W. Arthur E. Johnson Scholarship Jordan Tye - UMass Lowell

Edw. Wm. & Elsa Oberle Scholarship Nancy Maleno - Bay Path College

E. Marilyn Oberle Scholarship

Michelle Favor - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy

R. W. Robert C. Patey Scholarship

Steven Lannon - Boston College

R. W. Graham Atwell Long Scholarship Thomas Hunter - Worcester Polytechnic Institute

R. W. James A. Manninen Scholarship Joseph Wesoloski - Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Saint John ~ Lodge Scholarship

Jason Bornstein- University of South Florida

M. W. Donald Warren & Drucile Vose Scholarship Rebecca Ralston - Wheelock College

R. W. Philip M. Turner/Masonic Home Scholarships Bethany Butland - Regis College Danielle Cloutier - UMass Amherst Megan Hastie - Quinnipiac University

Sarah LeBlanc - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Carrie LeGeyt - Wheelock College

Louis Marchetti - University of Rhode Island Robert Matthews - Northeastern University Emily Parsons - UMass Boston

New Grimshaw-Gudewicz Scholarships

The third category of funding for scholarships awarded through our Grand Lodge is due to the generosity of the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Charitable Foundation. This foundation was established by Brother George E. Grimshaw and his longtime companion Irene Gudewicz. He was a member

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during, her education at UMass Amherst, where she will enter in the fall and major in engineering.

Ashley Whewell is the daughter of Bro. Edward and Yvonne Whewell of Quittacus Lodge. Ashley graduated from New Bedford High School two years ago and will now be entering her junior year at UMass Dartmouth, where she is majoring in biology. After graduation from UMass, she hopes to get her Masters in nutrition.

Renewed Grimshaw-Gudewicz Scholarships Those receiving continuing scholarships from the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Foundation are:

Barbara-Ann Cheetham - UMass Amherst Alexis Cochran - Bridgewater State College Ariana Cole - Pratt Institute

Robert Fahey - University of Hartford Bryan Haworth - University of Pennsylvania Jayson Joyce - Boston College

Andrea Mark - Northeastern University Christopher Nichols - University of Connecticut Lindsey Seaman - University of Connecticut Stafford Sheehan - Boston College Benjamin Sisskind - Lyndon State College

Ian Stone - UMass Dartmouth

Andrew Walker - University of Rhode Island Kevin Walters - Wentworth Institute of Technology



All recipients of the Grimshaw-Gudewicz Scholarships with Mr. Andrew Shabshelowitz, trustee; Grand Master Pageau; and R.W. Robert Hartley.

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The Performing Arts Center of The Overlook Life Care Community was filled to capacity recently with attendees from around the country who wished to be a part of the MHS Institute's symposium on Small Houses and personcentered care.

Masonic Health System is looking to positively impact the care that is provided to people living in skilled nursing facilities at their facilities and across the nation. Plans are currently being reviewed to convert Overlook's 120 bed Northampton facility into 12 Small Houses. There has also been extensive training to deliver the person-centered-care methods to all of the organization's campuses.

Small House is the general name for de-institutionalizing skilled nursing facilities---essentially taking away the sterile, hospital feel and replacing it with the warmth and comfort of home. It is important to note that this is by no means saying that the importance of medication and care diminishes in any way. Said Dr. Jude Rabig, vice president of innovation and research for the MRS Institute, "We seek to blend both the social and medical model in an integrated approach to care."

True person-centered care not only focuses on the medical needs of an individual, but takes into account their personal preferences, their lifestyles, the level of family involvement, and their cultural influences. Residents are a part of the process and have input and the ability to make important decisions regarding their life and treatments.

Dr. Rabig pointed out that some skilled nursing facilities almost require a court order for an individual to go outside. (continued on page 29)

Northampton Board members: Bill Barnett and John Lillis, and Overlook VNA Board memo ber, Robert Schremser.

by Patrick McShane

Abig mistake many people make, when contemplating a move to a 62+ community, is thinking in terms of physical need. "I don't have anything medically wrong with me so I am not going to consider a move to a community at this point." Unfortunately, this is the worst way someone

"During get-togethers and functions, we are challenged by the people making The Groves their home;' said Rob Fallon, executive director of The Groves in Lincoln. "And that is how it should be. When someone makes a community their home, they should never be forced to adapt to the

Choosing A Community That's Right For You

could ever view community living and their personal potential.

A focus solely on medical need self-directs an individual to view life in a downward spiral-aging equals failure of my mind and body. This is a great example of a self-fulfilling prophecy; tell yourself the hazards of age enough and it is guaranteed that you will eventually fail. So what happens? An individual stays home, becomes isolated, and waits for some sort of mental or physical deterioration to occur, and then they look for a place to receive care.

Don't do that. Medical studies have shown for years that physical and mental growth can continue throughout a person's entire life. There is no expiration date. The best way to increase your long-term prognosis is to become engaged in things that interest you, surrounded by people that interest you.

July: Construction continues at the Groves in Lincoln.

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community, but instead, the community should continually adapt to the interests of its residents."

The Groves makes for an interesting case study since it is just opening, and the tone and culture of the community will be shaped over the next 18-24 months. What has been learned about future Groves residents is very exciting. The people moving in tend to be very interested in helping to define the community culture and are not just waiting to see how the pieces may fit together. Even prior to opening, depositors made many recommendations that helped Masonic Health System adapt the design of the community to better suit the expectations.

Lance Chapman, marketing director for The Groves said, "When you first speak with a prospect, you normally hear, 'I'm not ready yet.' After people move in all you ever hear is, 'I wish I did this five or ten years ago.' The 'I'm not ready' objection is actually kind of amusing. Not ready for what: increased levels of independence, fun, laughter, an opportunity to pursue your passions?"

So often, people forget to factor in the freedom that comes with a move to a community like The Groves. Essentially, the community aims to remove all of an individual's headaches, which can vary from person to person. What is universal however, is that when the majority of your chores (something you have no interest in doing, but is a day-to-day necessity) are removed, you then have the time to pursue what you want to do with whomever you choose.

"Whoever you choose" is also an interesting concept.

People should never think that these types of communities are only for the very active or very social. Communities such as The Groves function much like a close-knit small town with concierge type services. Someone can be as active or as private as they wish, but (continued on page 31)

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Overlook Residents Award

College Scholarships J

Continuing a tradition that began 26 years ago, residents of The Overlook Life Care Community's health center have raised money to help advance the academic pursuits of Overlook employees and their families. Funds for the three $1,000 scholarships come from a year of planning and effort, including numerous bake sales and raffles organized by the health center residents.

"The Resident's Council generously created this scholarship fund and tirelessly works to make important contributions to students each year," said Stephanie Nikopoulos, recreation director. "It is wonderful to be able to help the council organize all that they do for this extremely generous use of their time and considerable talents."

This year there were thirteen applications from both employees and children of employees. Each year the selections get more and more challenging for those entrusted with making the final decisions. The caliber of candidates is outstanding. "The review process is very thorough," said Roger W. Tansey, a health center resident and member of the Resident Council Scholarship Committee. "The committee has several meetings to determine which applicants are most worthy based on the information on their applications."

This year's scholarships were awarded to Amanda Stratton, who works in the recreation department and will be attending Quinsigamond Community College to study human services; Ashley Stone, who works as a dining guest service attendant and will attend the University of Tampa to study financial accounting; and Emily Dymek, who also works as a dining guest service attendant and will attend Salem State College to study nursing.

"I was so excited and relieved when I heard I was one of the recipients of this award," said Stratton. "I love working at The Overlook and interacting with the residents has made me realize what type of work I want to pursue in the future."

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Scholarship recipients Amanda Stratton and Ashley Stone with Resident Scholarship Committee members Everett Schold, Sophie Talbot, RogerTansey, and Shirley Crandall.

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Individuals arriving early, to either set up for the 2010 Grand Master's Fair or to take advantage of the annual pancake breakfast, were met with a slight mist of rain and an early morning chill. By the time the fair kicked off at 9:00 a.m., the rain stopped falling and a cool breeze made its way up the hill to greet attendees.

People disembarking from the shuttle buses at the top of the driveway were immediately met with the sights and sounds of cows, sheep, and alpacas; the constant whirl of amusement rides; and the mouth-watering smells of grilled and baked items wafting up from the food court.

Crowds lined the street for the annual parade to cheer on and greet the Grand Master, Grand Lodge officers, and all the other marchers. Smiles and laughter rang out as friends greeted each other. A new addition to this year's fair were the 22 Masonic motorcycle riders, who loudly brought up the rear of the parade to the wide-eyed joy of all the younger onlookers.

Fair regulars Vic and Sticks and Lucky Bob the Magician were, once again, giant hits with people of all ages. Their folksy and fun entertaining styles, which entail a great deal of audience interaction, delighted the crowds. A new entertainer this year was Bella the Clown, who quickly became a fair favorite with her wild antics and the creation of balloon bracelets for all who desired.

The Flamingals, a 14-piece, all-female, big band orchestra, took the stage at 1 :00 p.m. and swung their way into the hearts of all fairgoers. Whether people were gathering by the stage or simply bopping to the music as they toured the nearly 100 booths dotting the landscape, everyone agreed that this orchestra really kept the fair jumping. Even Lucky Bob incorporated the Flamingals' music into his performance by humorously slinking around the stage in time with the band.

By noon, there were nearly 3,500 people in attendance: a very good turnout considering the coolness of the day and the early morning precipitation. With each passing year, The Grand Master's Fair turns into a day more and more people put on their calendar early to ensure that they will be able to enjoy the festivities.

The day would not have been possible without months of preparation by the 2010 Grand Master's Fair Committee; all of our Masonic districts, volunteers, and the wonderful support of The Overlook Life Care Community residents and staff. Great thanks to all for a wonderful event. •

Photos by Bros. Scott Taylor and John Doherty

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"Rum and Revolution" in Fitchburg

The Fitchburg Masonic Temple Association held a fund-raiser with special guest Sir Jeremy Bell (www.revolutionaryspirits. com and www. maninaskirt.com). Bro. Bell hosted a fun-filled night with his presentation: Rum & Revolution.

"Patriots did not lay they lives down for tea!" exclaimed Bro. Bell to the 70 attendees. He sang

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second floor of the auditorium was a terrific place for MYCHIP with plenty of room to spread out the cameras and allow easy access and less congestion. The lines moved at a steady pace; boys and girls were processed without difficulties; everyone was happy with the results.

When the day was over, there were 77 children identified.

As the saying goes in the world of Shriners, "Kids are Our Business." Congratulations to everyone on a great MYCHIP event.

- RW David P. Newcomb

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several songs by Bro. Benjamin Franklin, including "The Antedeluvians Were All Very Sober" and "Hymn to Rum Punch." He told the history of rum, in particular the Goslings Dark Rum and Goslings Ginger Beer known as Dark and Stormy. The night was a joint effort by Aurora Lodge and Charles W. Moore Lodge to overcome enormous energy bills for their temple located in Fitchburg. The evening was a great success and the energy bills were paid.

Photo above: RW Jack Smethurst enjoys Bro. Jeremy Bell's explanation of the revolutionary virtues of rum at the Fitchburg Masonic Temple.

- Bro. Dan Bilek

Rural Lodge's Military Night Rural Lodge in Quincy held a special Military Night on May 20 to celebrate the contributions of our Armed Forces. Brethren from each branch lined up in the East, and were presented special lapel pins celebrating Freemasonry and their branches of the military.

The US Coast Guard contingent:

Bro Greg Goyette, RW Lonnie Piper, Wor. Steven Cooper, Wor. Bill McFadden. Bro. Piper (USAF) was standing infor the DDGM, RW R. Peter Carlson (USCG). -RW Graeme Marsden

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60- Year Past Master Certificate RW Leon Halperin (L) and RW David Newcomb, DDGM 2nd Masonic District (R), presented a 60 Year Past Master Certificate to Wor. David Goldberg of Moses Michael Hays Lodge. Bro.Goldberg was master of Noddle's Island Lodge in 1950.

Frank W. Thompson Lodge Remembers its Brethren

In 1988, Wor. Willie J. Smith, master of Frank W. Thompson Lodge in Bedford and Rt. Wor. Manuel Roy Parker came up with an idea for a memorial service to be held around Memorial Day at the town's Shawsheen Cemetery. The intent was to remember brethren buried in that cemetery regardless of their lodge of membership and to mark all the recognized graves.

Rt. Wor. Bro. Parker, being wellknown and connected in the community, was able to discover the locations of quite a few of the townspeople who were Masons. He added these men's names to those in his own memory and marked their graves with a simple, inexpensive Masonic grave marker flag. He did his best to mark the various graves every year from memory, but every year some would be forgotten and new graves would be discovered.

Bro. Daniel Silverman became interested in what Rt. Wor. Bro. Parker was doing. In 1994, after his annual trip through the cemetery, Bro. Silverman saw that memory was not an efficient way to keep a list of the Masonic resting places. Using a DPW map of the cemetery layout, Bro. Silverman re-

Montgomery Lodge

Rt. Wor. Toby Booth, DDGM for the 15(S) Masonic District, participated in raising his son Zachary at Montgomery Lodge in June. Left to right: RW Toby Booth, his son Bro. Zachary Booth, and uncle Bro. Donald Luxton.

Charles A. Welch Past Masters Raise Grandsons

Two past masters raised their grandsons recently at Charles A. Welch Lodge in Maynard. L to R: Wor. Raymond McCarthy Jt; Bro. Stephen Bartlett, Bro. Eric Bailey, Wor. George Bailey. -Wor. Don Boas, Bro. Dan Vogel

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The Independence Lodge Submits Final Charter Work

The Independence Lodge passed another important milestone on their joumey to being officially chartered as a lodge. On May 27 The lodge officers and several members met with Grand Secretary Rt. Wor. Jeffrey L. Gardiner to submit their final charter paperwork. The members of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts voted to ratify The Independence Lodge charter at the June Quarterly Communication. The convocation for the lodge's charter is to be held on September 17 at Grand Lodge.

- Bro. John Stack

Top row, left to right: Bro. David Kasahara, Bro. Carlos Augustos Martinelli, Secretary John Walter Stack, Bro. Marcio Freitas, Bro. Antonio de Paula, Wor. Leone Brandao, Bottom row, left to right: RW Ernest Pearlstein, Grand Secretary RW Jeffrey Gardiner, Wor. Luiz R. dos Santos, RW David Newcomb and Bro. Paulo de Tarso.

Rt. Wor. Bro. Pfeiffer plays the pipes in front of the grave of his lodge's namesake, Rev. Bro. Frank W. Thompson.

drew their layout of the cemetery in AutoCAD, adding symbols to represent the locations of the Masonic graves.

"The next morning," recalled Bro.

Silverman, "I received a call from Manny (Rt. Wor. Manuel Roy Parker), saying, 'I understand you've been busy.' He was excited about the new mapping. I spent some time with Manny walking through the cemetery. He paused at one spot and pointed to it saying that it was his plot for when the time came."

Less than two weeks later, Manny died. "Several days later, in the early morning hours, I went back to the spot Manny had pointed out and watched as

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they dug his grave. Later that afternoon, Manny's name was added to the cemetery map," remembered Bro. Silverman.

Wor. Bro. Silverman has decorated our brothers' graves that year and every year since. Several years ago he revamped the service and built upon what Rt. Wor. Bro. Parker had wanted to say. Since Masonic grave markers are no longer available at a reasonable cost, simple blue flags with Square and Compasses now decorate Shawsheen Cemetery every Memorial Day.

-Wor. Dan Silverman Rt. Wor. Ken Pfeiffer

Major General Henry Knox Lodge Bro. David Sheldon Strauss of Major General Henry Knox Lodge received his Veterans Medal at home in Swampscott. L-R Bro. Martin Samuels, Wor. Chuck Laham, Bro. David S. Strauss and RW David P. Newcomb, DDGM

1797 Jewels Discovered at Corinthian Lodge

Last summer Wor. Randall Oxley and Wor. John Ritchie were working on one of the lodge building's big secrets: how the ventilation system worked. The attic was where they needed to go. While up there, they came upon a box that had been tossed in with the insulation. In the box was an old set of officer's aprons that were worn out and in need of repair. Also in the box was a bag made of blue fabric. The bag was full of holes, from moths or perhaps the squirrels that made themselves at home there. Inside the bag was a set of old officers jewels, 14 in all.

Bro. John Von Blauch was asked to have a look at the find. Bro. Von Blauch is court jeweler to several European families and Masonic orders, and an expert collector of antique regalia. He had no doubt the jewels were made by Paul Revere, who often sold sets of jewels to the lodges he chartered.

Corinthian Lodge was charted by Grand Master Paul Revere in 1797. That same year, the first master, Wor. Dr. Isaac Hurd presented the lodge with a master's jewel. The lodge voted to have his name "engraven on the same." The master's jewel found in the attic had the engraving "The Gift ofBr. Isaac Hurd."

We shared the find with Aimee Newell, director of collections at the National Heritage Museum; and Jean-

The back of the master's jewel is engraved "The Gift of Br. Isaac Hurd Corinthian Lodge. "

nine Falino, an expert in Paul Revere silver and former curator at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. They both have their doubts about the maker. Without written records, it is impossible to determine with certainty that Revere made them. But neither would rule out Revere as the maker either.

Further research will point us to the truth. Regardless of the outcome, Corinthian Lodge is overjoyed to discover a treasure that connects us to the very first days of the lodge. It's truly a blessing. -Bro. Doug Ellis

Fifth Grandson raised at Cawnacome Sunshine Lodge

This past December, Rt. Wor. Kendall George Jones, a charter member of Cawnacome Sunshine Lodge, raised his fifth grandson: Bro. William Augustus Bertrand. RW Bro. Jones had previously raised grandsons Bro. Kendall George Aflague in 2007, Bro. Chad Clayton Roth in 2006, and Bros. Charles Kendall Graham and John Peter Bros. Kendall G. Afiague, Chad C. Roth, RW Kendall G.

Graham in 2005. RW Bro. Jones, Bros. Charles K. Graham, and John P. Graham.

Jones departed for the Celestial Lodge on May 16,2010, and wished that this picture be printed in TROWEL as a memento for his grandsons. - Wor. Dennis Strock

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Grand Lecturer Receives Scottish Rite Distinguished Service Medal

Washington Lodge Field Trip to Boston Formed in 1796, Washington Lodge was one of the many lodges chartered by Past Grand Master Paul Revere. The lodge met in Roxbury for its first 164 years and then moved to Lexington in 1960. As part of a series of planned field trips for the lodge, Wor. Matthew Brennan convened the May meeting at Tuscan Hall at Grand Lodge in Boston.

Under special dispensation from the Grand Master, Washington Lodge enjoyed a tour of the Grand Lodge building conducted by Rt. Wor. Will Currier, held a brief business meeting, and then moved to a local restaurant for an evening of convivial dining and fellowship. - Bro. Bill Hanley

Rt. Wor. Robert Johnston, chairman of the grand lecturers, was presented the Commander's Distinguished Service Medal at the Scottish Rite's June Council of Deliberation. Pictured are (L to Rfront) GM Roger W. Pageau; Rt. Wor. Robert Johnston; M W. Robert Johnston IV; Grand Master of Vermont and nephew; in back: Wor. David Grinkis, nephew; Sovereign Grand Commander John Wm. McNaughton, 33°. - Bro. John Doherty

Mass. Past Master Installed as Grand Patron in South Carolina

Local Masons Honor Veterans

Wor. Donald E. Benson, past master of Matthew John Whittall Lodge, Shrewsbury was installed as Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of the South Carolina Order of the Eastern Star.

Veterans from several area lodges helped to place flags on the graves of veterans in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven. Approximately 1,400 graves are adorned for Memorial Day services at the cemetery each year. ((L-R) Bro. David Viator, Star in the East Lodge, New Bedford; John Medeiros, American Legion Post 166; R. W. August R. Cote, Star in the East Lodge and VFW Post 7239. - Bro. James A. Cochran

Wor. Bro. Benson became a member of the order when he joined Artemas Ward Chapter No. 220, also of Shrewsbury, more than 40 years ago.

He moved to South Carolina in 1990. He has been active in both Blue lodge and Eastern Star in South Carolina ever since. Among otherpositions within the Grand Chapter, he served as Grand Representative of Massachusetts near South Carolina in 2003 to 2005.

A Mason's Ride Honors MW Joseph Warren

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Bro. Gordon Huggins, a research cardiologist at Tufts New England Medical Center and member of Frank W. Thompson Lodge in Bedford, was inspired by Most Wor. Dr. Joseph Warren, particularly his public service as a physician immunizing people during the smallpox epidemic of 1761. To honor the 235th anniversary of his death, Bro. Huggins rode his bicycle from one end of the 14th Masonic District to the other, visiting each lodge along the way. The money he raised will be donated to the Bedford Fire Department.

- Rt. Wor. Kenneth W. Pfeiffer

Washington Lodge in Tuscan Hall. Front row: Bro. Arthur Talis, Wor. Matthew Brennan, R. W. Kenneth Pfeiffer, Bro. Steven Davis, Bro. Nick Parker, Wor. Geoff Kromer. Second row: Bro. Charles Shishmanian, Bro. Arthur Stead, Bro. Giuseppi Scarvagliero, Bro. Bill Hanley, Bro. Paul Juliano, Bro. Bruce Parker. Third row: Bro. Steve Sacco, Wor. Peter Moore, Bro. Adam Blackwood, Bro. David Kelly, Bro. Adam Marino, Bro. Paul Lloyd, R. W. William Currier, Wor. Bert Gassman.

Billerica Rainbow Holds Fun Degree

The Masons of Thomas Talbot Lodge in Billerica have formed a bond with Billerica Rainbow over the past couple of years. They walked in the Memorial Day Parade together, Rainbow served the annual dinner for Thomas Talbot's installation, the Masons attended several of Rainbow's meetings and installations, and the Masons are available to Rainbow for any support (even though they are not officially sponsors).

This past May, ten Masons, including grandfathers or brothers, joined the assembly for a Fun Degree.

Pictured are (left to right): Bros. Ed Bacon, John Haines, Barry Patterson, Ross Blasingame (grandfather), Robbie Stanton (brother), Josh Lotian, John Anderson, Cody Stanton (brother), James Burke, Jim Peterson.

- Mother Advisor Laura Fowler

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Rt. Wor. Wayne D. Vangsness accompanied Rt. Wor. Raymond J, Kallaugher to present Bro. Carl Sweeney with the Joseph Warren Medal at Meadows Lodge s table lodge with the assistance of Wor. Richard M Regnier.

Warren Medal Presented at The Meadows Lodge

In May, The Meadows Lodge held its third annual table lodge in commemoration of the merger of Charles C. Spellman and Longmeadow Lodges.

The special guest that evening, Rt.

Wor. Raymond J. Kallaugher, DDGM of the 28th Masonic District, joined Wor. Richard M. Regnier to present Bro. Carl Sweeney with the Joseph Warren Medal. Bro. Sweeney is dedicated not only to the lodge, but to his family, community, and Melha Shrine. Bro. Sweeney's unique apron for the evening is testimony to his willingness to jump in and help as part of the serving crew. -Wor. Richard M. Regnier

The Independence Lodge visits NYC

On Saturday May 29, The Independence Lodge paid a fraternal visit to the Brazilian Lodge #1182, in New York City, and attended their installation of officers. Wor. Luiz Carlos R. dos Santos presented fraternal greetings from Massachusetts to the Brazilian Lodge, and Wor. Romulo Oliveira received the delegation. Also in attendance was the Sovereign Grand Commander of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite-Brazil, Ill. Luiz Fernando Rodrigues Torres, 33°.

Ill. Bro. Torres presented a coin commemorating the 181 st anniversary of the organization in Brazil to The Independence Lodge. He also expressed interest in coming to participate in the consecration ceremony and delivery of the charter to The Independence Lodge on Friday, September 17, 2010.

(L to R) Bro.Paulo de Tarso, Bro. Antonio de Paula, Wor.

Luiz Carlos R. dos Santos, Ill. Luiz Fernando R. Torres, 33~ Wor. Romulo Oliveira, Wor. Leone Brandao and Bro. Marcio

Freitas.

King Solomon's Lodge's Printmaker

Earlier this year, Bro. Chris Speakman was raised in King Solomon's Lodge, Somerville. Chris is a professional artist and printmaker whose work has generally involved sports topics. He is licensed by organizations such as Major League Baseball.

Bro. Speakman's experience with Masonry and it's connections with local history inspired him to venture outside the familiar sports world and create prints of subjects familiar to Masons. Below is an example of his recent work.

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Elm-Belcher Lodge on Parade Elm-Belcher Lodge, in Agawam, participated in the local Memorial Day parade. The contingent of Masons, led by Wor. Master Tom Baum and other lodge officers wearing tuxedos and regalia with the dispensation of Grand Lodge, was one of the highlights of the parade. -Wor. WiUiam Bessette

- Wor. Luiz Carlos R. dos Santos

Wyoming Lodge Holds Reception for Grand Senior Warden

Wyoming Lodge, Melrose hosted a reception in honor of Senior Grand Warden, Rt. Wor. Paul R. Perkins. This event was officiated by Grand Master Roger W. Pageau and concluded with a banquet meal and much good fellowship.

Photo at left: (L to R) Rt. Wor Philip A. Drouin, JGW; Senior Grand Warden, Rt. Wor. Paul R. Perkins; Grand Master Roger W. Pageau; Wor. Richard E. Pitts; Deputy Grand Master Rt. Wor. Jay A. Jolicoeur; and Rt. Wor. Kenneth Sprague, DDGM 4th District. -Wor. Richard E. Pitts

Rainbow Holds 85th Annual Grand Assembly

The "Color the World with Massachusetts Rainbow" Grand Assembly Session was held on June 25-26 in Plymouth with Grand Worthy Advisor Stephanie M. Knott, P.w.A. of Natick Assembly No. 28, presiding. A total of 688 were in attendance with representatives from as far away as California, Washington, and Texas.

Following a banquet Friday evening, the session was formally called to order by Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Diane F. Hunt, Grand Chapter of

Rainbow s new Grand Worthy Advisor Meghan Durgin (left) with outgoing GWA Stephanie Knott.

Massachusetts, Order of the Eastern Star. Miss Sandra J. Marshall, supreme drill leader and supreme inspector in Massachusetts, announced the grand officers and grand representatives for 2010-2011.

Both formal and informal sessions were conducted on Saturday, including the Grand Cross of Color Ceremony

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Shrine Clowns at 3rd District LOI

She was not talking about patients with dementia where there might be a fear of wandering, but everyday residents who simply want fresh air. They are forced to wait until someone can take them out, or they are simply told it is not possible at that time. Dr. Rabig made the point that the only two groups of people we still institutionalize are convicts and the elderly.

Obviously, the industry of providing care for older adults is facing a crisis. Even many of the communities that have beautiful buildings that are attempting to properly deliver care are still bogged down in procedures that need to be radically improved. There is

The topic at the 3rd District Lodge of Instruction in April was Shrine clowns and Shrine hospitals. Rt. Wor. Ernest Pearlstein and Rt. Wor. David Newcomb performed some magic, made balloon creations, and demonstrated make-up application. During the evening, they transformed the master of the LOI, Wor. Fred Santosousso into a hobo clown.

Above, left to right: RW Ernest Pearlstein, a.k.a. Rollo, Wor. Fred Santasuosso, RW David Newcomb, a.k.a. Do-No. -RW David Newcomb

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a moral obligation for these organizations to lead the way in the development of care and communities.

In an effort to reach out to health systems across the nation and help institutions that are caught in some archaic ways of providing services, Masonic Health System created The MRS Institute to be a catalyst for innovation that promotes health, wellbeing, and quality of life for people who live and work in long-term care. The Institute is based at The Overlook at Northampton and is available for consultation and education for those in the geriatric field. The Institute can be contacted at 413-584-8457. .1

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when 30 designates received this degree of honor.

During the open installation of officers, Jessica E. McKinnon (installing officer for the session) installed Grand Worthy Advisor Meghan K. Durgin (P.w.A. of Barre Assembly No. 114). She announced her theme for 2010-2011, "Believe in Your Dreams," and shared her plans for the year, including the collection of items for children at the Shriners hospitals.

Sixty-two other Rainbow Girls were installed as officers and grand representatives for the ensuing year.

Before the annual assembly closed, Rainbow scholarships were presented to ten girls entering their freshman, sophomore, and junior years of college. -Sandra J. MarshaU

RW Robt. Johnston Receives Joseph Warren Medal

Rt. Wore Robert Johnston was presented with the Joseph Warren Medal at the Third District Lodge of Instruction.

L to R: RW Jerry Roach (DDGM), GM Roger W. Pageau, RW Robert Johnston, War. Fred Santossouso, and RW Richard Stewart. - Rt. Wor. Jerry A. Roach, Jr.

Choosing A Community continued from page 21

need is almost like someone saying that they don't want to eat at a particular restaurant because they only want the

everyone knows that services will always be available if entree and are not interested in having dessert," said

needed or desired. Chapman. He leaned in with a smile, "So don't have the

So why do some people mix up medical needs with this dessert. Isn't it nice knowing, however, if it turns out you do

type of headache-free lifestyle? In the case of The Groves, want it, it's right there for the taking."

it is quite simply because those services are available on- The Groves in Lincoln offers luxury living in an idyllic

site. The Overlook Visiting Nurse Association . .. country setting approximately 20 minutes

will have a branch location right in The TL. r-t~, from the heart of Cambridge. It's a neighbor-

Groves building should an individual ever 1 I\e~~ hood in the most traditional sense: people

have a need. Essentially, it is having the best I smile; they know you; they care; they're not

of both worlds-services if needed but non- ~ just people passing in a hallway or on a side-

intrusive if not required. Who determines walk, they are friends.

need? The individual; but there are always experts available If you would like to learn more about all The Groves in

right off of the main lobby should questions arise. Lincoln has to offer, or if you would like to schedule a per-

"Hearing someone say that they may not want to consid- sonal tour of Masonic Health System's most recent devel-

er a move at this time because they don't have a medical opment, please call Lance Chapman at 781-259-0800. •

Past Masters of the John T. Heard Lodge

John T. Heard Lodge in Ipswich, celebrated Past Master's night. Sixteen past masters attended.

(L to R front): War. William Wiley, War. Roger D. Fowler, Rt. War. John H Day Jr., War. William E. Yanakakis (current Master), War. Perry K. Paone, War. Paul L. Lees, (Back):

War. Barry K. Johnson, War. Daniel D. Slade, War. John E. Smith, War. David W. Babb, War. William K. Clapp, War. Robert H Leet, Rt. War. A. Ross Pope, War. Raymond E. Ramsdell II, War. Raymond K. Morley, (not pictured War. Donald Clapp). - Wor. William E. Yanakllkis

LODGE NEWS DEADLINE submissions for the next issue are due by October 17.

Overlook Scholarship continued from page 21

The annual craft fair, which takes places the Saturday before Thanksgiving, is the main fund-raiser for the scholarships. Crafters travel from allover to rent a booth at this very popular event; they all have a difficult time matching the magnificent items sold by The Overlook residents at their table.

Residents spend months making sweaters, hats, and afghans. But what draws most people to the resident's table are the delicious baked goods that people know will be offered year after year. If you're looking to get some of the scrumptious offerings, arrive early because regulars make a beeline to make sure they don't miss out.

All proceeds of the resident's efforts at the craft fair go

directly to the Resident Scholarship Fund. •

Day to see some amazing cars and enjoy a great day with us," said Wore Bob Archibald, master of United Brethren and proud owner of a 1957 black Thunderbird. Bro. Archibald chaired the car show committee, which was powered by 18 active members, including many newly raised brothers.

This year's show celebrated Marlborough's 350th anniversary, complete with birthday cake, served up by Marlborough Mayor Nancy Stevens and Chamber of Commerce President Susanne Leeber, who both also served as VIP trophy judges.

The show raised approximately $1,500 for the Shriner's patient transportation fund and the local Masonic Angel Fund. -Bro. Rick Pastore

Among your vital lodge documents, there might be some .fi early minute books, financial ledgers, correspondence, and, of course, the original charter. What is the best way to preserve this important document? How about placing it on extended loan in a museum founded and supported by Masons?

Twenty-nine Masonic lodges in Massachusetts and throughout the Northeast, have chosen to place their charters on extended loan at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library, where we provide a secure, and climate-controlled environment. Charters stored in Masonic temples or other old buildings face potential environmental threats (e.g. fire, flooding) as well as physical threats (e.g. theft, improper handling). These threats, as well as fluctuations in temperature and humidity, can harm your invaluable documents.

The museum stores charters under the best possible conditions, placing them in one of its secure, climate-controlled, environmentally monitored vaults.

Union Lodge (D) was one of the first lodges to store their charter at the museum. This important document was signed by famous patriot Paul Revere, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts; and also bears the signatures of William Scollay, Deputy Grand Master; publisher Isaiah Thomas, senior grand warden; and the names of the charter members of Union Lodge.

The lodge made this arrangement in 1975 and reclaims the document for various important events such as the installations of officers and its 200th anniversary in 1996.

United Brethren Stages Second Annual Marlborough Car Show

Marlborough's Main Street classic car show co-hosted by United Brethren Lodge and the Push Rods Car Club, took place June 20. Spectators were treated to more than 100 vehicles lining both sides of historic Main Street, which was closed to traffic for several blocks downtown. The cars ranged from a 1931 Ford Model A roadster to hot rods of the American Graffitti era, and from early '70s muscle cars like the Chevelle to today's retro remake Dodge Challenger.

"We were proud to again host, with the Push Rods Club, this terrific event for the city. It was gratifying to see all the families that came out on Father's

Bro. Rick Pastore, show coordinator, arranging cars on Main Street.

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For other occasions, the lodge uses a copy of the original charter.

The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library welcomes discussions with other interested lodges. Help the museum help you preserve Masonic heritage!

For more information, please contact Jill Aszling,

Registrar, atjaszling@monh.org or 781-457-4123.. •

The charter of Union Lodge bears Paul Revere's signature.

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Prodigal Mason continued from page 13

Lodges, a past master of Old Colony Lodge and the grand representative of Missouri.

He said DeMo lay in Massachusetts is doing fine. The jurisdiction recently added two new chapters, Leominster and Cape Cod, and membership is growing. Dad Noble added that his goal is to get at least one chapter in every Masonic district. There are currently 16 chapters and 32 Masonic districts in Massachusetts.

So, the deal I have for you is simple-volunteer to serve as an advisor. I guarantee you will make a difference. Dad Noble said there are three or four core advisors in every chapter. The other advisors work about four or five hours a month. Four or five hours a month-that's all it takes to make a difference.

I was a DeMo lay for five years and an advisor for about 16 years. To this day I have men in their 40s and 50s who

still call me Dad Thompson. I can't say for absolute certainty that I made a great difference in the lives of my DeMolays. I think I did. I can tell you the men who served as advisors during my years in Lowell Chapter made a difference in my life.

As I think back to those days I can still see the faces of the DeMo lays who were members with me. But I can also see the faces of the men who took time from their lives and gave it to us-Dad Frank Gentle, Dad John Weinbeck, Dad David Sergeant, Dad Bill Roberts, and so many others.

They taught me to be confident in my own abilities, to know when to lead and when to follow. They taught me that everyone has something to offer. And most importantly, they taught me the greatest gift you can give is your time and talents.

It takes just a few hours a month to make a difference.

It takes just a few hours a month to give the greatest gift you can. •

PROTECT YOUR MASONIC HONORS

by Wore Joseph Goldstein

I sat at my laptop one morning last winter, searching through a few of my favorite eBay categories. I typed in "Massachusetts Masonic," checked the box to search both title and description, and hit "Go." What I found left me sad and worried. Just a few items down the page was a beautiful past master's jewel from a lodge in this jurisdiction. With only four hours to go, the high bid was a mere $350. I immediately contacted the secretary of my lodge, who called the secretary of that lodge, leaving an urgent message. I don't know the fate of that jewel.

I revisited the eBay pages in June. I scrolled through all 1,045 Masonic items, and among the myriad books, postcards, key rings, auto emblems, lapel pins, and cuff links, I found the following items: a Henry Price medal; five Veteran medals; three Veteran sterling silver lapel pins; a 50 year Order of Eastern Star pin; a DeMolay Commandery jewel for the 1895 Triennial; a Scottish Rite jewel from the M.W. Stanley E. Maxwell Class; and much, much more.

Brethren, when we are called to the Celestial Lodge above, it is a service to our families to have left them clear

Wor. Joseph Goldstein was raised in 1999 at Garden City Lodge, Newtonville. He served as master from 2005 to 2007, attaining the Grand Master s Award both years. He is an affiliated member of Boylston Lodge. He is a member of Scottish Rite Valley of Boston, Aleppo Shrine, and the Grand Lodge Standing Committee on Membership.

instruction about the disposition of our valued items, including tokens of any Masonic recognitions we may have received. A candid discussion with our loved ones is in order, and our wishes should not be ambiguous. They should also be made in writing, in our wills.

Family members of deceased brothers have asked my opinion on this subject, as I am both a collector and a seller of Masonic and other memorabilia. My answer has always been to defer to the wishes of the departed. In the absence of clear instructions, ask the family to retain only those items that they cherish as momentos of the departed brother, and suggest that they give other items to Masonic relatives or friends.

But in all cases I have recommended that their past master's jewel, jewels of Grand Lodge offices, and also corresponding aprons be returned to the Blue lodges that bestowed these honors. It is only fitting that these Masonic treasures be used again to bestow honors upon subsequent deserving brothers. Masonic honors are, like the gift of Freemasonry, meant to be passed on.

It is heart-wrenching to see the material decorations of our departed brothers sold and bought like any other commodity. Freemasonry is special to us all, and we share the sense ofloss when a brother is called home by the Supreme Architect. Please take steps to see that your valued and cherished mementos and honors are properly shared with your family, if appropriate, and that your wishes be made known to all. •

The Grand Master's Calendar

September 8 Grand Lodge Quarterly Communication

September 9 Colonial Craftsmen

September 11 Rural Lodge, Installation of Officers

September 13 Masonic Health Services Golf Tournament, Pleasant Valley

September 17 Constitution Ceremony, The Independence Lodge

September 18 Middlesex Lodge, Installation of Officers

September 19 350th anniversary parade, Quaboag Plantation, 25th District

September 24 Rufus Putnam Lodge, Installation of Officers

September 25 Norumbega Fraternity Lodge, Installation of Officers

September 29 Merrimack Lodge, Installation of Officers

October 2 October 4 October 13 October 15 October 15 October 16 October 16 October 16 October 30

November 1 November 6 November 8 November 12

December 6 December 8 December 8 December 10 December 27

DeMolay Legion of Honor Investiture Scottish Rite, Valley of Worcester

Saint Bernard Commandery #12, K.T. Grand Royal Arch Chapter Convocation Grand Council Assembly

Square and Compasses Day: State-Wide Open Houses Grand Commandery Conclave

1 50th Anniversary Gala of Massachusetts Consistory Valley of Boston, Grand Master's One-Day Class

Scottish Rite, Valley of Worcester

Dalhousie Lodge 1 50th Anniversary Celebration Annual Observance, Bay State Court of Chevaliers Winslow Lewis Lodge

Scottish Rite, Valley of Worcester Grand Lodge Quarterly Communication St. Bernard Commandery #12, K.T. Winslow Lewis Lodge

Grand Lodge Installation of Officers, Feast of St. John

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