iiliMi fi 047503 CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY THE GEORGE LINCOLN BURR BOOK FUND Established in 193 i Cornell University Library HS539.B74 S141 History of Saint John's Lodge of Boston, 3 1924 030 289 031 olin.anx Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924030289031 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE OF BOSTON RT. WOR. HARVEY X. SHEPARD HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE OF BOSTON IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS AS SHOWN IN THE RECORDS OF The First Lodge The Second Lodge The Third Lodge The Rising Sun Lodge The Masters' Lodge St. John's Lodge Most Worshipful Grand Lodge -•T BOSTON PRIVATELY PRINTED 1917 Copyright, 1917 By Saint John's Lodge, Boston /^9'gO^'^^ BEAVER-HOWI/AND PRESS BOSTON CONTENTS Page Introduction 1 The First Lodge 4 The Second Lodge 54 The Third Lodge . 59 The Rising Sun Lodge . . . 60 The Masters' Lodge 63 St. John's Lodge 69 150th Annivebsahy . 99 175th Anniversary . 118 Subsequent Events .... 164 Members of St. John's Lodge . . 175 Past Members ... 199 Past Officers . 234 Initiates .... . 245 Appendix 263 ILLUSTRATIONS Rt. Woe. Haevey N. Shepakd, Frontispiece Paqb Fac-simile of Ohiginal Petition 5 Henbt Price . . . ..... 6 Henet Peice Monument ... . . 8 Fac-simile op Recoed Page .16 John Rowe ... 24 James Otis ... .... 28 commeecial coffee hotjse 32 CoNCEET Hall . . 40 Masons' Hall 44 CoMMODOEE Samuel Tucker 52 Exchange Coffee House . 64 Robert Newman .72 Geneeal James Miller 80 Shubael Bell . . . 88 josiah quincy 96 Winslow Lewis . . . 104 Old State House 112 FiEST Masonic Temple . . 120 Nassau Hall . . 128 WiNTHROP House ... 136 Thoendike Hall 144 Second MAS02>ac Temple ... 152 BoYLSTON Building . 160 Peesent Masonic Temple 164 Jeeemy Gridley Monument 172 Members of History Committee 174 INTRODUCTION The idea of publishing a history of St. John's Lodge had its origin in connection with the celebration of the 1 75th anniversary of its institution. Right Worshipful Harvey N. Shepard, Worshipful Brothers James T. Wetherald, William S. Heath, Leonard G. Roberts and John C. Hurll were appointed to act in conjunction with the Finance Committee in carrying out the project. The Committee employed Brother Henry May to search the early Masonic records and he has done this work with faith- ful zeal, and the Lodge is indebted to him for its ability now to make known its long and honorable history. The records of the Lodge itself, and of the other lodges which were its early off -shoots and subsequently again united with it, and those of the Grand Lodge, as well as the archives, have been studied with care, they being the history of Free Masonry not only in Boston and in New England, but in North America. The Provincial Grand Lodge, known as Saint John's Grand Lodge, was organized by Henry Price July 30, 1733, but its records from January 27, 1775, to February 17, 1787, are missing. The First Lodge, often called the Mother Lodge, was granted a charter July 30, 1733, and its records continue through July 24, 1754, and are missing to November 14, 1783. For the first half century the records of the Grand Lodge and of the First Lodge are intermingled and the transac- tions of one body are also in the records of the other. Past Grand Master WilUam S. Gardner said that the records of the First Lodge " gave a bet- ter account of Masonry in Boston than the proceedings of the Grand Lodge." This may be due to the fact that both records for a time were the work of Peter Pelham, the first engraver in Boston, who was made a Mason in the First Lodge November 8, 1738. December 26, 1739, he was elected secretary, and the record of that meeting is entered in a new and beautiful handwriting, and the same style continues for five years. Au- gust 8, 1744, his son, Charles Pelham, was proposed by Grand Master Price as a candidate, and September 12 he was made a Mason. Septem- ber 26 the thanks of the Lodge were given to Peter Pelham for his past services, and he was paid ten pounds, and on the same day Charles Pel- ham was made secretary, and he served until July 24, 1754. His name [1] 2 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE appears first as Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge in its record of June 24, 1751, and his service in that office, as appears from the change in hand- writing, ended with the meeting of January 20, 1752, although no suc- cessor was named until July 10, 1752. Inasmuch as his father, a member of Trinity Church, was buried December 14, 1751, this event may ac- count for the termination of his service as Grand Secretary one month later, though he continued to act as secretary of the First Lodge two years longer. The Grand Secretary in 1775 was Thomas Brown, who sought refuge in Halifax on the Evacuation of Boston by the British troops, and took his records with him. The records of the Second Lodge in three volumes continue from De- cember 21, 1761, through February 16, 1775, about a month before the occupation of Boston by General Gage, Thomas Brown being its secretary, and taking these records also with him to Halifax. One year after peace was concluded he wrote to Grand Master Howe offering to return the records upon payment of the amount which he claimed to be due. Nearly three years elapsed before this proposal was accepted. Sis months after the death of Grand Master Rowe provision was made for the payment, and the records of the Grand Lodge and of the Second Lodge were returned. They are as clear, distinct, and beauti- ful as they were when made or as they could now be made. The records of the Masters' Lodge are from December 22, 1738, to Jan- uary 15, 1783, although there is a break from April, 1768, to April, 1780, its members being composed of members of the First, Second, Third, and Rising Sun Lodges. These lodges were united into one lodge, named St. John's Lodge, and the records of this united lodge from November 14, 1783, to the present time are complete and in good condition. There is plenty of evidence that the First Lodge continued its exist- ence and was at work during the period between 1754 and 1783, subject of course to such interruptions as were caused necessarily by the Revo- lution. During the British occupation the meetings were held at irregular periods, and upon the departure of the army of occupation many of its members also left the town. Like as in the case of the people generally there was division among the members, some continuing their attach- ment to Great Britain and some throwing in their fortunes with the pa- triots. Among the latter many were absent in the army and in public service. The records of the Grand Lodge by its Quarterly Communications show that the First, Second, Third, Rising Sun, and Masters' Lodges were working and were represented in the Grand Lodge by their Masters and Wardens through the Quarterly Communication held January 27, INTRODUCTION 3 1775, the Masters' Lodge and the First and Second Lodges then attend- ing by their Masters and Wardens, and the Grand Lodge officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year. Diplomas are extant which were issued during the period, including the diploma of Commodore Samuel Tucker, who was made a Mason in the First Lodge, Boston, Massachu- setts, January 30, 1779. Fleet's Pocket Almanac, which was published in Boston in 1784, states that on account of the records of the "First Grand Lodge in Boston Right Worshipful John Rowe Esq., present Grand Master, being carried away by Brother Brown a particular list of the several lodges in North America, who received Deputations from, and are under its jurisdiction, cannot at present be obtained. They are in number about thirty. Those in Boston are St. John's, or 1st Lodge and 2nd Lodge now united in one. " The two volumes of records of the Masters' Lodge cover the whole period of the missing records of the First Lodge, the records of the Grand Lodge cover twenty-one years of the missing records of the First Lodge, and the records of the First Lodge cover four years of the missing records of the Grand Lodge. It has seemed to be best that in the history of events so important as are those which appear herein the records generally should tell their own story in their own words. To have given them in full would have swollen this volume to undue proportions, and therefore extracts only are in- cluded, although very much of what is omitted is also of great interest and value. The First Lodge was constituted as No. 126, England. It was changed to No. 110 in 1740, to No. 65 in 1755, to No. 54 in 1770, to No. 42 in 1781, and to No. 39 in 1792. Some portions of the early records appearing here were also used by Right Worshipful Brother Shepard in his historical address at the 175th anniversary celebration. This duplication of material is allowed to stand, as its omission in either place would injure the continuity of the narrative. THE FIRST LODGE " Proceedings in Masonry from its First Origin in North America under our Rt. Worshl. Bror. Henry Price, Grand Master, in ye year of Masonry 5733, Anno Domini 1733. "5733 July 30, our Rt. Worshl. Bror. Mr. Henry Price by virtue of a commission to him granted from the Rt. Honble. and Rt. Worshl. An- thony Lord Viscount Montague, Grand Master of England, in London to be Provincial Grand Master of North America, over the Ancient and Honble. Society of Free and Accepted Masons, did on this day congre- gate the Brethren and form them into a Regular Lodge to be holden at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern in King Street on the second and fourth Wednesday in every month. " The Commission reads : "Montague (Seal) G. M. "To all and every Our Rt. Worshl. Worshipful and Loving Brethren now residing or who may hereafter reside in New England, "The Rt. Honble. and Rt. Worshl. Anthony Lord Viscount Montague, Grand Master of the Free and Accepted Masons of England, "Sendeth Greeting. "Whereas application has been made unto us by our Rt. Worshl. and well Beloved Bror. Mr. Henry Price, in behalf of himself and several other Brethren now residing in New England aforesaid, Free and Accepted Masons, that we would be pleas'd to nominate and appoint a Provincial Grand Master of Free and Accepted Masons in N. England aforesaid. "Now Know ye That we have Nominated, Ordained, Constituted, and appointed, and do by these Presents Nominate, Ordain, Constitute, and appoint, Our said Worshl. and Well Beloved Bror. Mr. Henry Price, Pro- vincial Grand Master of New England aforesaid and Dominions and Ter- ritories thereunto belonging, with full power and authority to nominate and appoint his Deputy Grand Master and Grand Wardens, and We do also hereby impower the said Mr. Henry Price for us and in our place and stead, to constitute the Brethren (Free and Accepted Masons) now resid- ing or who shall hereafter reside in these parts, into one or more Regidar Lodge or Lodges, as he shall think fit and as often as occasion shall re- quire, he, the said Mr. Henry Price, taking special care that all and every [41 THE FIRST LODGE 5 member of any Lodge or Lodges so to be constituted have been or shall be Regular Masons, and that they do cause all and every the Regulations contain 'd in the Printed Book of Constitutions (except so far as they have been alter 'd by the Grand Lodge at their Quarterly Meetings) to be Kept and Observ'd and also such other Rules and Instructions as shall from time to time be transmitted to him by us or by Thomas Batson Esqr. our Deputy Grand Master, or the Grand Master or his Deputy for the time being, and that he the said Mr. Henry Price or his Deputy do send to us or Our Deputy Grand Master and to the Grand Master of England or his Deputy for the time being annually an acct. in writing of the number of Lodges so constituted and the names of the several members of each par- ticular Lodge, together with such other matters & things as he or they shall think fit to communicate for the prosperity of the Craft. " And lastly we will and require that our said Provincial Grand Master of New England do annually cause the Brethren to keep the Feast of St. John the Evangelist, and dine together on that day, and, in case any acci- dent should happen to prevent their dining together on that day, on any other day near that time as he shall judge most fit, as is done here, and that at all Quarterly Communications he do recommend a General Char- ity to be establish'd for the relief of poor Brethren in those parts. " Given under Our Hand and Seal of Office at London, the Thirteenth Day of April 1733 and of Masonry 5733. "By the Grand Master's Command, "Thos. Batson D. G. M. "G.RookeS. G. W. "J. SmytheJ. G. W." "The Brethren being regularly met at the House of Edward Lutwych at ye sign of the Bunch of Grapes in King street Boston, New England, on Monday July 30th Anno Domini 1733, anno Masonry 5733, unani- mously agreed to petition our Rt. Worshl. Mr. Henry Price, Provincial Grand Master, to constitute them into a regular lodge, and did according present him the following petition.' ' "Our said Rt. Worshl. Grand Master having form'd a Grand Lodge, appointing our Rt. Worshl. Bror. Andw. Belcher Esqr. his D. G. M. and our Worshl. Brethren Thos. Kennelly and John Quane G. Wardens pro tem pore, order'd his Commission or Deputation aforesaid to be read as also our Petition and granting the prayer thereof did then and there in the Most Solemn Manner, according to Ancient Rt. and Custom and the form prescrib'd in our Printed Book of Constitutions, constitute us into a Regular Lodge in manner and form, upon which we immediately pro- 6 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE ceeded (by our said Rt. Worshl. Grand Masters Order) to chuse a Master & unanimously chose our Worshl. Bro. Henry Hope Esqr. Master of this our new constituted Lodge, who there nominated and appointed our Worshl. Brethren Mr. Fredk. Hamilton, Mr. Jas. Gordon his Wardens, to which all the Brethren unanimously concurr'd paying the usual respects to our said Worshl. new chosen Master and Wardens and presenting them to our Right Worshipful Grand Master who caus'd them to be duely examin'd and being found well qualified approv'd and confirm'd them in their several stations by investing them with the implements of their office giving each his particular charge and admonishing the Breth- ren of the Lodge to due obedience and submission according to our Printed Book of Constitutions, Charges and Regulations, etc." In addition to the names signed to the Petition there appear also these names upon the list of members at the first meeting: Moses Slattery, Thomas Phillips, Robert Macklean, WiUiam Wesson, Robert Kenton, John Overing Esqr., Samuel Curwen, Anthony Davis, Alexander Gordon, John Smith, Peter Prescott, Benjamin Pemberton Esqr., Hugh Scott, John Lisle, Richard PateshaU, Robert Gardiner, Thomas Moffatt, Doer. Phy, Charles Gordon, Capt. James Forbes, Robert ThomUnson, Alexan- der Traun, John Osborne, Capt. Robert Boyd, Benjamin HalloweU, Fran Johonnot, Luke Vardy, Hugh McDaniel, Charles Bladwell Esqr., Col. John Morris, Capn. John Frazier, Capn. Peter Tonkin, Capn. Richard Parks, Shaw Mackintosh esqr., Benj. Barons, Capt. William Hinton, Thomas Oxnard, Capt. Thomas McKnight, Capt. Webber Goston, Capt. Robert Smith, Robert Oliver, Capn. John Huggett, James Farrell, Giles Vandellure, Capn. Edward Clark of New York, Albert Denie, Alex- ander French, and Thomas Pearson. Henry Price was born in London about the year 1697 and removed to Boston about the year 1723. He revisited London and returned in 1733, probably bringing his commission with him. It has been a matter of inter- est and research to learn in what lodge he received the degrees in Masonry and of what lodge in London he was a member. The answer to the former query cannot be given, but upon the minute book of the Grand Lodge of England for the year 1730 the names of the sixty-three members of Lodge No. 75, Rainbow CoflFee House, York Buildings, are given and the fifty- third name in that list is that of Henry Price. He carried on his business as a tailor for some time at the sign of the Brazen Head on Cornhill, opposite what is now Williams Court. In 1736 he formed a partnership with Francis Beteilhe, who was the shopkeeper while Price carried on the tailoring department. This copartnership con- tinued until 1740. In 1741 he assumed sole control of the business and JrzTptrrt^^^jj, THE FIRST LODGE 7 carried it on for some time at the corner of Pond and Newbury Streets. In 1740 he purchased for £1,000 a lot of land with buildings thereon sit- uated "at the town end of the Broad Street, wherein the Exchange or Town House stands, leading down to the Governor's Dock. " This estate was on King Street, now State Street, and on the northerly side. At the time he purchased there was a wooden building upon it. In the spring of 1744 he commenced a brick building, which was completed during the summer, and upon his application the selectmen gave him permission to erect a sign post in King Street opposite his store. He lived here with his family, occupying the upper part as his home, till 1750, when he retired. In 1741 he bought the Hartshorn Farm, so called, in Townsend, and other real estate in that town. In 1746 he bought a piece of land "with the edifices & buildings thereon situated, at a place called Menotomy Fields in Cambridge;" and for a time made it his summer residence. It was in that part of Cambridge which afterwards was called West Cam- bridge, now the town of Arlington, upon the great highway to Lexington and Concord. At a meeting of the Grand Lodge held April 12, 1751 Bro. Price made an offer of the use of his house at Menotomy for the celebra- tion of St. John the Baptist's day, but the day was celebrated elsewhere, "Brother Price's house at Menotomy being encumbered by sickness." It is probable that the sickness was that of his first wife, being about the time she died. In 1755 he took up his residence upon his estate in Cambridge, with his wife and daughter Mary, then about 17 years old. In 1759 his second wife died, and on the 8th of October, 1760, his daugh- ter Mary also, leaving his house desolate. He immediately left and again took his residence in Boston. He conveyed away the house just 32 days after his daughter died. He remained in Boston a year or two, when he removed to Townsend, where he resided the remainder of his life. July 25, 1737, Henry Price and May Townsend were published. He was an Episcopalian and she was a rigid Puritan. Their marriage took place in the fall of 1737, and in October, 1738, adaughter Mary was born. April 29, 1752, Henry Price and Mary Tilder, both of Boston, were pub- lished, and on the 25th of May following they were married by Rev. Wil- liam Hooper in Trinity Church, were he owned half a pew. " September ye 17th 1771, were lawfully Married, Henry Price Esq., with Lydia Ran- dall, both of Townsend, by the Rev. Samuel Dix of Townsend. " She was a young widow with a minor son, John-Abbot. Two children were born to him by this third marriage, Mary and Rebecca. His daughter Mary in April, 1787, married William Watkins of Pepperell, and descendants of that name now reside there. Rebecca was married April 21, 1788, to George Farrar of Townsend. The widow, Mrs. Lydia Price, married her 8 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE third husband, Lieut. Levi Whitney of Shrewsbury, Nov. 13, 1780. Whitney removed to Townsend and Uved for many years on the Henry Price homestead. In 1733 Gov. Belcher appointed Henry Price cornet with the rank of major. In 1750 he became a member of the Boston Episcopal Charitable Society instituted in 1724; next to the Scots Charitable Society, organ- ized in 1657, the oldest Charitable Society in New England. He repre- sented Townsend in the Provincial Legislature in 1764 and 1765. At a meeting of the Grand Lodge held Friday Oct. 20, 1767, it was voted unanimously that the Grand Secretary be directed to write R. W. Henry Price Esq., Past Grand Master of Masons, requesting him to resume the chair as Grand Master. At the Quarterly Meeting of the Grand Lodge held Oct. 23, 1767, Bro. Henry Price again took the chair as Grand Mas- ter. The last meeting of the Grand Lodge attended by Past Grand Mas- ter Price was Jan. 28, 1774. About the 14th of IMay, 1780, while using an axe in splitting rails, it glanced, and struck him in the abdomen, inflicting a severe and fatal wound. His last will was prepared immediately and executed on the 15th. He died on the 20th of May, 1780, aged 83 years. He owned real estate in Boston, Hull, Cambridge, Woburn, Concord, Sherborn, and Townsend, in Massachusetts, and also in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Con- necticut, of great extent and value; and in the inventory of his effects appear a red jacket, red breeches, housing and holsters, a pair of horse pistols, spurs, sword & belt, and a silver hilted sword. The portrait of Henry Price, represented in the full reign of manhood, dressed in the style of about the year 1740 with a wig and queue, white neck cloth, and single breasted and cut away coat, was destroyed by the Winthrop House fire. The old burying ground in Townsend is about a mile from the centre of the town on high land, surrounded by a forest of evergreens, and on the northerly side of the county road. The grave was some eight rods from the gate with a slate headstone about three feet square, with a round top. In 1888 Grand Master Henry Endicott and Grand Secretary Sereno D. Nickerson went to Townsend and had the remains of Henry Price taken from the grave in which it had rested for more than 100 years and re- moved to a lot in the new burying ground, which the town had provided, and re-buried, and a monument was erected by the Grand Lodge upon the lot. ANDREW BELCHER was born November 17, 1706, the first child of Jonathan Belcher and Mary (Partridge) Belcher. He graduated from Harvard College in 1724. He was Register of Probate for Suffolk County HENRY PRICE N FP OF ■'LYCHMTUTEDMAallNRY l*< AMERICA HENRY PRICE MONUMENT THE FIRST LODGE 9 1739-1754, and a member of the Governor's Council 1765-7. He resided at Milton, where he died January 24, 1771, leaving a large property. His father, JONATHAN BELCHER, son of Hon. Andrew Belcher, a member of the Governor's Council, was born in Cambridge January 8, 1681, and was Governor of the Province at the time Freemasonry was established in Boston. He graduated at Harvard College in 1 699, and immediately went abroad and was absent six years. While in England he was made a Mason. Re- turning home he engaged in business as a merchant. He was a member of the Governor's Council 1722-7. In 1728 he went again to London on pub- lic affairs. He arrived here in August, 1730, with the Royal Commission as Governor and entered immediately upon his duties. He held the office eleven years and was succeeded by William Shirley May 16, 1741. At a Grand Lodge held in the Devil Tavern, Temple Bar, Sept. 26, 1744, the Earl of Strathmore Grand Master presiding, Bro. Belcher was present and a guinea was paid to the charity fund on behalf of the Royal Exchange Lodge of Boston. A letter was read from the Royal Exchange Lodge, Boston, New England, informing the Brethren of Mr. Belcher's many favors to the Craft in that part of the World; whereat the Grand Lodge expresses the highest satisfaction at their sense of the many obligations the Craft in general owed to Bro. Belcher and ordered that his health be drunk with thanks, which was done with ceremony. He was commis- sioned Governor of New Jersey in 1747 and held the office until his death Aug. 31, 1757. His son Jonathan, an able lawyer, became Chief Justice of Nova Scotia and later its Lieutenant Governor. The Boston Evening Post of Monday, June 28th, 1736, contains the following account of the celebration of St. John's Day: "Thursday last being the Festival of St. John the Baptist the annual Meeting of the Free and Accepted Masons, they accordingly met at the Royal Exchange, King Street, Boston, The Grand Master nominated and appointed Messieurs James Ceike and Benjamin Barons his Grand Wardens and the Lodge chose Mr. Robert Tomlinson Master, and Messieurs Hugh McDaniel and John Osborn Wardens for the year ensuing and after which they had an elegant entertainment for his Excellency the Governor, Mr. Commissary Price, and several gentlemen of distinction, being present. " April 20, 1737, a Commission to Tomlinson, dated December 7th, 1736, arrived in Boston, granted by the Ear] of Londown, Grand Master of Eng- land, and he was installed into office as Grand Master by his predecessor Henry Price. In 1738 Tomlinson went to England by the way of An- tigua " where finding some old Boston Masons he went to work and made the Governor and sundry other gentlemen of distinction Masons whereby 10 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE from our Lodge sprang Masonry in the West Indies. " Upon his arrival in London, where he had a brother, John Tomhnson, agent of the New Hampshire Province, he attended the Grand Lodge and was present at a Communication held in the Devil Tavern on Wednesday, Jan. 31st, 1739. In 1739 he returned to Boston, and December 27, 1739, appointed Thomas Oxnard his Deputy. From this date the records give no more in relation to him until March 6th, 1741, when he is referred to as having deceased. The Boston Evening Post, the New England Weekly Jom-nal, and the Boston Weekly Post Boy, in several issues, published in September, Oc- tober, and November, 1740, contain the following advertisement: — "Whereas Robert Tomlinson, late of Boston, Merchant at the Island of Antigua, on the 15th of July last made his Will touching his estate in the West Indies and thereby directed the executor of that Will (after payment of his debts and funeral expenses and other disbursements) to transmit the remainder of his estate to Mr. Benjamin HalloweU of Boston to be deposed of as his Will there (in Boston) directs; and the said Robert soon after died; but his WUl last mentioned has not yet been found; These therefore are earnestly to desire such persons (if any such there be) as hath in his possession that Will, by the said Testator declared to be in Boston to carry the same to the Hon. the Judge of Probate of Wills, for the County of Suffolk, or to the Register's OflBce, or to give me notice thereof that so the WiU of the deceased Gentleman may be lawfully proved and afterwards fulfilled. Benjamin HaUowell." Letters of Administration upon the estate of Tomlinson were granted to Benjamin HaUowell, November 17th, 1740; but the will was not discovered. BENJAMIN HALLOWELL was born in Boston January 20, 1699, of Benjamin and Mary Stocker HaUowell. May 20, 1722, he married Re- becca Briggs, by whom he had one son, Benjamin, born February 2, 1725, who was his Majesty's CoUector of Customs in Boston, and who married Mary Boylston June 13, 1746, and was father of Sir Benjamin HaUoweU, distinguished for his public services and friendship with Lord Nelson. Bro. HalloweU resided in Batterymarch Street, near his shipyard, and died there January 30, 1773. He was a lieutenant in the Boston Militia. He was Master of the First Lodge 1738-9 and was Deputy Grand Master 1753-4-5. THOMAS OXNARD came to Boston from Durham in England. March 10, 1737, he married Sarah Osborne. His house was upon Tremont Street, some distance back, the lot upon which it stood extending from Winter Street to the next street running paraUel with it on the north. He THE FIRST LODGE 11 was Worshipful Master of the First Lodge in 1737, and he held the office of Grand Master eleven years. This notice of his appointment is copied from a Boston newspaper of that period : "The Right Worshipful Thomas Oxnard having received a deputation dated London Sept. 23d, 1743, from the Rt. Hon. and Most Worshipful John, Lord Ward, Baron of Birmingham, in the county of Warwick, grand master of Masons in Eng- land, appointing him provincial Grand Master of Masons in the place of the Right Worshipful Grand Master Tomlinson deceased; which being communicated March, 6, 1744, he was properly acknowledged, invested, installed and congratulated." During the period from July, 1740, when Bro. Tomlinson died, and March, 1744, when Bro. Oxnard received his commission, Bro. Price acted as Provincial Grand Master. In the sum- mer of 1751 Bro. Oxnard went to England and was absent about two years. He died June 26, 1754, and was buried in a tomb under the old Trinity Church. "Boston July 1st, 1754. On Tuesday last departed this Life, after a lingering Sickness, in the Fifty First year of his age. The Right Worshipf ull Thomas Oxnard Esq"^" Grand Master of the Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Ac- cepted Masons in North America. A Gentleman whose loss is not only deplored by the Fraternity over which for Eleven Years he presided, but by all those who had enjoyed the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was an experienced merchant, an upright dealer, an aflFectionate husband, a tender parent, a sincere friend, a kind master. He was free from Bigotry and Enthusiasm, and his Religion on the duties of which he constantly attended, was truly catholick. The news of his approaching death was received by him with Composure and Resignation, he set his house in order, and in expectation of a better life, he bore the last agonies of this with a most Christian fortitude. Reader wouldst thou shine in these ami- able virtues, imitate him. "His corpse was attended to the grave last Friday by a numerous train of relations, of Free and Accepted Masons, dressed in black, and cloathed with white aprons and gloves walked before in a procession of two, with the Grand Masters Jewell, usually worn by him pendant from the ribbon, on a tassel'd black velvet cushion carried next to the corpse. Immediately before the cushion walked the Deputy Grand Master with the Grand Wardens; the Past Grand Officers, the other officers of the Grand Lodge, the Masters, Wardens, and Officers of the other Lodges in Town in their order, all the Masters and Wardens with their Jewells pen- dant upon black ribbon, after the Interment the fraternity walked before the Relations and retiurned with them to the Mansion House of the de- 12 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE ceased, where they took their leave, The whole attendance was conducted thro' a vast number of spectators, with great order and decency. " "Boston April 3d 5770 last Thursday Morning departed this transi- tory Hfe (we hope for a better) the Right Worshipful Cap*. Hugh McDaniel past Deputy Grand Master of Masons for North America, he joined this Rt. Worshipful Society in the Year 1736 and from the respect the Fraternity bore him he was promoted to be Deputy Grand Master in June 1737; He was at all times a zealous Brother, and shewed himself such in his readiness to relieve the distress 'd of what denomination so- ever; in the latter part of his life his circumstances were greatly reduced, owing to misfortunes in trade, levity to debtors, and as far as he could keeping open his wonted bountiful hand to all who asked his assistance. "His Funeral was attended by the Grand Officers, Officers & Brethren of the Lodges in Boston who walked in Funeral Procession before the Body according to the Custom of Masons, he was respectfully followed by a number of respectable people, of the Town, and was interr'd in the burial ground of the Kings Chapel last Evening the 2d Instant after which the brethren return 'd to Bro"'. Cutlers to deposite the Cloathing and Jewels. " He was Worshipful Master of the First Lodge 1739-40. BY-LAWS The following By-Laws were agreed upon by "the Brethren of the first constituted Lodge in Boston New England at their meeting" October 24, 1733: 1st. NO PERSON shall be made a Mason unless all the Brethren members Present are Unanimous, and if but one member be against him he shall be rejected. II ly NO BROTHER shall be admitted a Member of this Lodge, un- less all the Members Present are unanimous as aforesaid, and upon his or their admission shall pay twenty shillings, as also their Quarteridge, agreeable to a former vote (so many Lodge nights as is past of that Quarter to be first discounted), and shall consent to the By-Laws and Regulations of this Lodge, by subscribing their names to the same. III ly NO BROTHER OR BROTHERS shall set any victuals in the Lodge Room while the Lodge is open, without the leave of the Master or Wardens, nor call for Liquor or Tobacco without leave as aforesaid. nil ly ANY PERSON OR PERSONS being balloted in may be made on a private night by dispensation from the Master or Wardens — Pro- vided the Expense of that Lodge be not taken out of the Money that is THE FIRST LODGE 13 paid for such Making, but every Brother present at such private making shall pay his Clubb or share of the Expense. V ly NO BROTHER that lives within or about this Town (that is not a member of this Lodge) shall be admitted as a Visitor, before he has Signified his desire of being a member and paying his Quarteridge, or else make it appear that he is actually a member of a Regular Lodge; Unless by a Dispensation of the Master and Wardens. VI. EVERY VISITOR shall pay three shillings towards the Reckon- ing each night. VII. NO BROTHER shall propose any Person to be made without first asking leave of the Master and Wardens. VIII thly EVERY MEMBER of this Lodge shall pay eighteen shil- lings per Quarter for the Expense of the Lodge, and every member that does not pay his Quarteridge on the first Lodge night of the Quarter, or on the second at farthest (if Present) shall be Excluded from being a member, and all privilidge of the Lodge. IX thly EVERY MEMBER shall pay at least two shilHngs more per Quarter, to be applied as Charity towards the Relief of Poor Brethren. X thly ANY MEMBER that proposes a Candidate, if voted or Bal- loted in, the member that proposed his friend, shall immediately deposit fourty shillings in the hands of the Cashier, which shall be Allow'das part of the Making, provided the Candidate attends at the time he is proposed to be made — but if the candidate does not attend as aforesaid, being duly warned, the said Fourty shillings shall be forfeited, and spent and not allowed as part of that making. XI thly THE TREASURER or Cashier of this Lodge, upon his quit- ting his office, or when another is chosen in his room, shall render a just and true Account to the Master and Wardens of the Lodge for the time being of all the Money Received, Expended and Remaining in his hands, with the Lodge book and Accounts, which he is to deliver up to the Mas- ter and Wardens in order and fairly stated. XII thly THE MASTER AND WARDENS of this Lodge shall take care that the Expence of a Lodge night (when there is no making) shall not Exceed three shillings per Member or Brother present, the Cashier has liberty to pay and no more. " November 14, 1733, the Lodge adopted two additional By-Laws: "XIII thly THE MASTER of this Lodge, or in his absence, the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, or Wardens, when there is a pri- 14 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE vate Lodge ordered to be held for a making, shall be obliged to give all the Members timely notice of the time and place in writing where such Lodge is held that they may give their attendance, and every member being duly warned as aforesaid, and neglecting to attend on such Private mak- ing, shall not be clothed. XIV thly NO MEMBER that is absent from the Lodge of a Lodge night when there is a Making, shall have the Benefit of being cloathed for that time. This first American code of Masonic By-Laws is so brief it might have been rehearsed at each meeting without wearying the brethren. The arti- cles are so explicit that there is no room for doubt or uncertainty; "every member that does not pay his Quarteridge on the first Lodge night of the Quarter, or on the second at farthest (if Present), shall be Excluded from being a member. " They deny Masonic privileges to those drones in our hive who are too lazy, too indifferent, or too stingy, to perform any Ma- sonic duties, and therefore remain unaffiliated. They forbid the propos- ing of a Candidate without leave first obtained of the Master and War- dens. They provide that " No Brothers shall set any victuals in the Lodge Room while the Lodge is open, without leave of the Master or Wardens, nor call for Liquor or Tobacco without leave as aforesaid." Experience soon led our brethren to strengthen these By-Laws. On the twelfth of the following March they ' ' Voted That the 8th Article of Our By Laws (referring to the payment of Quarteridge) be strictly observed;" and "That no person shall be a member of this Lodge, that has not on a Lodge night been pubhckly bal- lotted in accordg. to Our Constitutions and Consents to our by Laws, and pays the Lodge for his making, unless by a Dispensation from the Master & Wardens of the Lodge. " A year later they "Voted That any member of this Lodge that goes abroad or beyond seas shall still continue a Member & be entitled to all the privileges of the Lodge, if he constantly attends when here in Boston and pay his quarteridge or clubb as the other members doe;" and "That no members shall offer to pass his word for a Brother for his quarteridge, or clubb, but shall pay money down." June 23, 1736, they "Voted That all new made Brothers shall signify upon the same night of their making or the next Lodge night following whether they will be members or not and if they desire to be members then they shall be ad- mitted in without a vote paying twenty shillings entrance for their quarteridge;" and also they "Voted That Every foreign brother admitted a member of this lodge THE FIRST LODGE 15 shall pay two shillings & six pence to the Tyler;" and "That our present Secretary be excused & free from all charge and expenses of this Lodge. " February 9, 1737, they "Voted That if at any time hereafter any foreign Brother should come to the Lodge and after due examination found to be but an Enter'd Apprentice he shall be desired to withdraw in proper time; unless he desires to be made a Fellow Craft which shall be granted, by paying four shillings for such admittance. " "Wednesday April 9th 1740 The Lodge being open'd; the Council appointed last Lodge Night to prepare a Remonstrance to lay before the Rt. W. Mast, and Brethren of this Society were Introduced in due form; and order'd to Present the same; Bro. T. Moffatt one of the Sd. Commee. was desir'd to Read it, in the Audience of the Rt. Wl. Masr. & Brethren; And after due Attention Voted, Nemeni Con; that the Sd. Remonstrance be Ingross'd in the Book, and to pass into Law, that for the Future the Premium, to be paid by Candidates at their Initiation, to be Ten Pounds, Voted, that the Sd. Commee. be Respectfully Thanked for their Care and trouble in drawing up Sd. Remonstrance; Which was perform'd by the Rt. W. Masr. & Brethren in due form. Voted, that the Sd. Commee. be continued, and that our W. Brothers Oxnard and Waghorne be added to them, in order to prepare a Remonstre. (as soon as possible) for the Benefit of the Bank Stock &c. of this Society. " "To the Rt. W. Master and W. Wardens, and the rest of the Members of this Lodge, We whose names are hereunto annex'd being a Committee appointed by this Lodge to consider, whether it be Expedient that a greater Premium than that now stipulated by a Quandum Vote of this Society, be required from Candidates before Admission into our Lodge. "We, after due Deliberation upon the present Circumstances of this Lodge, and Treasury thereof, do think it is now, not only Proper, but ab- solutely Necessary for preserving the Honour and Dignity of Masonry in General, and advancing the Interest of this Lodge in particular; That the sum paid by Novices before Initiation be Augmented, and that the said Augmentation when concurr'd to, & agreed on, may presently have the Sanction of a Law henceforward. "We, your Said Committee are persuaded, that most of the Reasons which prevailed for their establishing the Inaugurating Fee at the present Rate, do not now Subsist ; and consequently cannot be employ'd as Argu- ments against our Judgment, and Opinion, to abrogate, or alter that De- cree. As that was a Resolution of this Lodge when in its Infant-state and scarcely a sufficient Number to form One perfectly, much less to maintain it with Spirit.^ We regard it only as a Result of Necessity 16 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE and good Policy, whereby the Society might be Encreased to a proper Number. "We, your Committee, are convinced that if the sum paid by Candi- dates, was fixed at Ten Pounds, it would not prevent any man of merit from making Application: on the Contrary would Invite, and induce Them, inasmuch as it would discourage those of mean Spirits, and nar- row, or Incumber'd Fortunes from Solliciting to Enter with Us; both which are Inconveniences which We cannot carefully enough avoid, or provide against; because We apprehend the First to be a Disparagement to, and prostitution of Our Honour; And the Latter are often a heavy Charge, and Burthen, in a General and Particular Respect. "We, Your Committee, observe that at some Admission, there has little or no part of the Money (after defraying incumbent Expences) being applyed, towards the encreasing of Our Publick Bank-Stock — Nay ! that at Times, there has been Occasion Voluntarily to Contribute for dis- charging the Deficiency, or else Vote the same out of the Treasury; by both which pernicious Practices, That Fund, which should be encouraged, & encreas'd by all honest Methods, & Means is Lessen'd, & the Noble Ends, & Purposes, for which it was destin'd, & appropriated are frus- trated, and rendered abortive "Wherefore, We, your Committee, move for Concurrence with us in Opinion, whereby the General & Particular Interest, & Honour of Our Society may be advanced ; and by which Men of Eminence may be en- couraged, and those of base Spirits, & Embaras'd Fortune May be dis- couraged to associate with us. And by which our Fund, which ought to be inviolably sacred towards the Relief of Indigent, & Distress'd Masons, their Wives, & Children, may be preserv'd and encreas'd. "We Your Committee, think there are Further Means, whereby all these advantages might be further enlarged, and secured, which We heartily Wish. ..^hos. Moffatt "Thos. Walker "April the 7th 5740. " "Peter Pelham Bro. Deblois is Stephen Deblois who became a member in 1737. In September, 1754, the building, afterwards known as Concert Hall, was conveyed by Gilbert and Lewis Deblois to Stephen Deblois for 2,000 pounds. In 1769 Stephen Deblois sold Concert Hall to William Turner for 1,000 pounds sterling. The building afterwards was sold to the Amory family which owned it when it was taken down. "Wednesday Septem^ 28th 1743," the Lodge voted "that a Book be prepar'd in order for Recording the Names of all Masons initiated, and THE FIRST LODGE 17 members admitted into this Lodge, since the first Constitution of Masonry in Boston N. E.," and "to take out of the Journal all of the By-Laws and form them into a system," and the following January it paid forty shillings "for binding a Book for the Laws, and List of the Mem"." Four years later, April g?**" 1748, Brothers M<=Daniel, Brockwell, Price, Rowe, and Box, were appointed a Committee to alter the By-Laws, and "Wednesday June y" 8"^ 1748" the Committee brought in their Report and it was voted that the By-Laws according to the "Report be enter'd in the Book and accepted for our Regula- tions." Two years later, March 28, 1750, the By-Laws were revised to "make them agreeable to the currency now establish'd." In less than a year they again were revised. " Wednesday Jan'' the 23"* 1751, Being Lodge Night, The Lodge being open'd. Voted That the Bro". L*. Col- vil, Oxnard, M'^Daniel, Brockwell, & Rowe be a Committee to make what additions they shall think necessary to our present By Laws." "Wednesday April 10''' 1754, Being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd. The Grand Secretary communicated to the Lodge the Vote pass'd by the Grand Lodge at the last Quarterly Communication Viz, That no brother under thirty years of age shall be appointed Master of any Regular Lodge." Lord Colvill not only endeared himself to the Brethren of the Fra- ternity, but also to the townspeople generally, and we find upon the records of the town that Lord Colvill "of His Majesty's Ship Success, has upon all occasions during his station here for about three years past displayed the utmost readiness to do everything in his power for pro- moting the interest of the Province, and of the Town, in particular, and by his conduct and good services has given great satisfaction to the Town; and the Freeholders and Inhabitants taking the same into con- sideration proposed and thereupon unanimously Voted that the Thanks of the Town be, and are hereby given to his Lordship for his aforesaid services and good conduct during his station here, and the Gentlemen, the Selectmen, are desired to wait upon his Lordship, and in the name of the Town present him with their thanks accordingly." On Friday, the 22d of May, 1752, the Selectmen reported that they had waited upon Lord Colvill and presented him with a copy of the vote of thanks, to which his Lordship gave the following answer in writing : ' ' Gentlemen. I am extremely sensible of the Honour done me by the Metropolis of America, and had I known six months ago, how well the Freeholders and other Inhabitants of this great Town were affected towards me, I would have applied to the Lords Commissioners of the Ad- miralty to be continued on this station; But as 'tis too late, I can only 18 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE say, that whenever the American Stations are to be relieved I shall think myself happy if I can return to a country which has abeady given me such marks of esteem and regard. "Boston, May 18, 1752. Colvill." "Voted that his Lordships answer be entered upon the Records of the Town." CHOICE OF OFFICERS The Worshipful Master, the Secretary, and the Treasurer, were elected to oflBce, but the Wardens, contrary to our custom, were appointed by the master. This so appears in the record of the first meeting, and "Wednesday the 13th of June 1739 the Lodge being opened the Brethren proceeded in the choice of new oflScers for the half year en- suing and accordingly Bro' Hugh MT)onnel was Balloted in M*^: of the Lodge. Then was nominated and chosen Bro': Tho'. Walker Treas' and our R': W:pfull M': nominated & appointed Bro"^: JN°: Hutchinson S.W. Bro^ JN": Waghorne J.W." The first record of the choice of Secretary and Tyler is " Wednesday June 1 1**", 1740, Being Lodge Night the following Brethren Mett The Rt: Worshipful Bro: Thomas Oxnard D:G.M. Bro: Waghorne S:W. Bro. Surray J:W. Bro: Walker T. Bro : Pelham S. Bro : James Tabbe Tylar & his Salary as Tylar for the future to be 5/." Peter Pelham kept a writing and arithmetic school in 1749 and was one of the earliest teachers of dancing in Boston, his school being in the house of Philip Damaresque in Summer Street. He also was the earliest of Boston engravers and in 1727 engraved a portrait of Cotton Mather. "Wednesday Sepr. 26th 1744, the Lodge being open'd, it was Voted that our late Seer. Bro. P. Pelham be paid Ten Pounds with the Thanks of the Society for his past services which was accordingly paid by the Treasr. 10. Voted that Bro. Charles Pelham be Secretary in the room of our late Seer, who has laid it down." Brother Pelham appears to have been in the tobacco business " Wednesday Dec' 26*'' 1750 being Lodge night, Voted that Bro. Stone (the Landlord) do supply this Lodge with Bro. PeUiam's tobacco, which shall have the Mason's Arms on it." " 5744. Dec. 26. Our Rt. Worsl. Bro. Thos. Kilby Esqr. was chosen Master of the Lodge." Bro. Kilby was Commissary of the king's stores in Louisburg, and died there August 23, 1746. " 5745. Deer. 24. Our Rt. Worshl. Bro. Box appointed Master of the Lodge." John Box, a ropemaker, was warden of King's Chapel and one of the Vestry. He also was one of the promoters in building the present stone church. He died of consumption Oct. 21, 1774, aged 75 THE FIRST LODGE 19 years. "The Ancient and Hon. Society of Free Masons conducted his body to the burial place" which was tomb No. 14 under King's Chapel. "Wednesday June 12*^ 1754 Being Lodge Night Voted that our Rt. Worshl: Bro. Jeremy Gridley Esq': be continued Master of the Lodge the ensuing six months, who appointed Bro. Ezek': Price S.W. and Bro. W" Stowe J.W." Jeremiah Gridley was born March 10, 1701, son of Richard and Re- becca. He married Abigail Lewis, daughter of Hon. Ezekiel Lewis. He graduated from Harvard College in 1725, then studied theology and occasionally preached, and later studied law and was admitted to the bar, where he won a distinguished position, and was called by his asso- ciates, "Father of the Boston Bar." He started a weekly paper called the "Rehearsal," the first number of which made its appearance on Sept. 27, 1731. He was Moderator of the town of Brookline, 1759, 1760, and 1761, nine meetings, Representative to the General Court for 1755, 1756, and 1757, and Attorney General in 1767. He died Sept. 10, 1767, his brother Richard Gridley being appointed administrator of his estate. His remains were placed in the tomb of his father-in-law, the Lewis tomb No. 9 Granary Burying Ground on the South side. He was admitted to the First Lodge in 1748 and was elected Worship- ful Master in 1754. At a meeting of the Grand Lodge held August 21st, 1755, he informed Grand Master Price that he had received a Deputa- tion appointing him Grand Master of North America, and delivered the Deputation to Bro. Price, who ordered the Secretary to read it, and re- cord it in the Grand Lodge Book. On Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1755, he was installed into office by Brother Price in Concert Hall after which a long concourse of Brethren marched in procession to Trinity Church where the Rev. Mr. Hooper read prayers and the Rev. Mr. Brown preached a sermon. Grand Master Gridley and Past Grand Master Price, in regalia, walked together and closed the procession. In 1756 the Earl of Londown was appointed Commander-in-chief of the Army throughout the British Continental Provinces in America, and Governor of the Province of Virginia. He sailed from England in May and arrived in New York; on the 9th of January, 1857, he came to Boston to meet a Congress of Governors and other Commissioners. On Monday the 24th he dined with the Governor and a large number of both Houses in Concert Hall. At a meeting of the Grand Lodge held Jan. 31, 1757, "The Rt. W. G. M. informed the Lodge that the occasion of the meeting was to make Capt. Harry Chartens, Capt. George McAdams, aide-de-camp. Dr. Richard Huek,and Mr. John Appy, Secre- tary to the Earl of Londown, with Mr. John Melville, Masons (who 20 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE came to town from Marblehead with Br. Lowell on purpose to be made a Mason), which the Lodge unanimously agreed to. Our R. W. G. M. appointed Richard Gridley, the Master of the First Lodge, to make the above five gentlemen Masons who were made entered Prentices, and Passed Fellow-Crafts." About the last of January or the first of Febru- ary, 1757, the Grand Master summoned the Brethren to attend in Con- cert Hall to celebrate the Feast of Saint John the Evangelist. Among the distinguished Brethren present were His Excellency John, Earl of Londown, late Grand Master of Masons in England, and his Excellency Charles Lawrence Esq., Governor of Halifax, and Mr. James Otis, one of the Commissioners for Massachusetts to confer with Lord Londown. Boston, September ll'* 5767 At a Special Grand and General Lodge, assembled at the British Coffee house in Boston, on account of the death of the Right Worshipful Jeremy Gridley Esq'. Grand Master of Masons in North America. Present The Right Worshipful John Rowe Esq'. Dep". Grand Master and Grand Treasurer. Bro'. Hugh M-^Daniel past D.G.M. Bro'. Robert Jenkins past D.G.M. Bro'. John Box Sen'. Grand Warden pro temp Bro'. John Cutler Jun'. Grand Warden & Mas', of Mas". Lodge Bro'. Abraham Savage, Gr. Sec"', & Mas', of the first Lodge Bro' Job Wheelwright Sen'. hardens of Mas'. Lodge Bro . Andrew Johonnett Jun"^. j Bro'. Benjamin Loring Sen'. ) n- j f xi. 1 8t t j Bro'. William Hickling Jun'. T ^'^^^^^ °^ '^' ' ^"^^^ Bro'. Samuel Fitch, Esq'. Master j Bro'. William Tyng, Sen', pro. ^Wardens \ "^ *^^ Bro'. John Bradford, Jun'. f ^^^"^^^^^^ \ %^ Lodge The Order of the Procession as directed by this Grand Lodge to be Observed at the Funeral of the late Grand Master Gridley: After the Officers of the Grand Master's Regiment, who march two and two, and the Members of the Marine Society who follow them in the same manner: 1. The Tyler of S'. Andrews Lodge with the sword 2. The two Stewards of said Lodge with their wands 3. The Members of Said Lodge, two and two, all properly cloathed. 4. The three Grand Stewards, with their jewels and wands. 5. The Members of First, Second & Masters Lodges, two and two. THE FIRST LODGE 21 6. The Master, Wardens and other OflBcers of St. Andrews Lodge two and two. 7. The Treasurers of the First and Second Lodges, with their proper badges. 8. The Wardens of the Second Lodge. 9. The Wardens of the First Lodge. 10. The Wardens of the Masters' Lodge. 11. The Master of the Master's Lodge, with the Master of the First Lodge, on his right hand, and the Master of the Second Lodge on his left. 12. The Past Grand Officers two and two. 13. The Deputy Grand Master, with the Senior Grand Warden on his right hand, and the Junior Grand Warden on his left. 14. The Grand Tyler, carrying the black velvet cushion whereon is laid the late Grand Master's jewel. 15. The Body of the late Grand Master. " Boston, September 12* 5767. In the above manner the Fraternity walked before the corpse. The pall was supported by his Honour Thomas Hutchinson Esq'. Lieu'. Governour and Chief Justice of the Province, The Honorable Edmund Trowbridge Esq', late Attorney Gen^ and now one of the Judges of the Superior Court, The Honourable John Erving Esq'., the Honorable Thomas Hubbard Esq'., both members of his Majesty's Council, James Otis Esq'., and Samuel Fitch Esq'., both Barristers at Law and both of the Society of Free and Accepted Masons. After the corpse followed the Relations of the deceased, the Gentle- men of the Law in their robes, many of them of the Fraternity, and numbers of gentlemen of the Town, their coaches &c., which closed the whole procession. When the Military Officers arrived at the gate of the Burying Ground they halted, as did the Free Masons, and then opened to the right and left, forming a lane for the corpse and those that followed to pass through. Number of members in the funeral procession 161" "Boston, September 14*^ 1767. On Thursday Evening last at 11 o'Clock, departed this life the Right Worshipful Jeremy Gridley Esq'. Grand Master of Masons over all North America, Attorney General for the Province of Massachusetts Bay, a Member of the Great and General Court of said Province and a Justice throughout the same. Colonel of the first Regiment of Militia^ and President of the Marine Society. 22 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE His funeral was attended on Saturday last, with the respect due to his memory, by the members of his Majesty's Council, and the Judges of the Superior Court in Town, the Gentlemen of the Bar, the Brethren of the Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons, the Officers of his Regiment, the members of the Marine Society and a great number of the gentlemen of the Town." Extract from an unpublished diary of John Rowe, Grand Master 1768-1787: "12th Sept., Saturday 1767, Cool & Fair. Wind in the Afternoon. I attended the Funeral of Our Right Worshipful Jerry Gridley Esq. Grand Master. The Officers of his Regiment marched in order. Then the Brethren of St. Andrews Lodge, then the Stewards of the Grand Lodge, then the Brethren promiscuously two & two, then the Wardens of the Second Lodge, then the Wardens of the First Lodge, then the Wardens of the Masters Lodge, then the three Masters of the three several Lodges, then the past Grand Officers and the Treasurer, then the Grand Wardens, then myself as Deputy Grand Master, then the Tyler, with the Grand Master's Jewell on a black velvet cushion, the Corpse, The Bearers were the Lieut. Governor, Judge Trowbridge, Justice Hubbard, John Erving Senr. Esqr., James Otis Esqr., & Mr. Samuel Fitch. Then followed the Relatives, after them the Lawyers in their robes, then the gentlemen of the Town, & then a great many coaches, chariots & chaises. Such a multitude of spectators I never saw at any time before since I have been in New England. After his body was interr'd wee return'd in form to the Town house (from whence his corpse was taken from at the beginning of the Procession) in the same order as we first walked. I do not much approve of such parade & show but as it was his & his relatives' desire, I could not well avoid giving my consent." James Otis came to Boston in 1750 and in 1752 he received his degrees in the First Lodge. He resided next to the County Court House in 1760, and was one of the greatest of the patriots in the preliminary conflicts with the royalists before the Revolution. In 1761 he made the famous speech against the "Writs of Assistance." Some severe strictures upon the officers of customs resulted in an attack on him in the British Coffee House in King St. by John Robinson, a commission of customs. Otis was severely cut on his head, which made him insane. He retired to Andover, and while standing in the doorway of Mr. Osgood's house was killed by lightning May, 1783, aged 58yrs. His remains were brought to Boston and placed in a tomb in the Granary Burying Ground, where , a boulder with a bronze tablet stands to his memory. John Rowe, who became a member of the Lodge in 1740 and was its THE FIRST LODGE 23 Worshipful Master in 1749, occupied in 1744 a warehouse on Belcher's Wharf as an importer. Rowe Street and Rowe's Wharf are named for him. At the mass meeting in the Old South Church where the Tea Party was assembled Rowe said "who knows how tea will mingle with salt water!" The idea was received with great laughter and approval. He was a member of the General Court in 1784. At an adjourned meeting of the Grand Lodge held in the Bunch of Grapes Tavern, January 22, 1768, he was elected Grand Master for three years, and the deputation to him from the Grand Lodge of England is dated May 12, 1768. " Friday November 1 1"" 1768, the Grand Committee met this evening at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern to further regulate & order what may be necessary previous too, & at the installm'. of the Right Worshipful John Rowe Esq'', as Grand Master. The Committee made choice of the following Brethren to serve in the respective offices against their names in procession on the installment day. Viz. Bro. Samuel Fitch to walk as Master of the Masters Lodge, Bro. Samuel Calef to walk as Master of the First Lodge, Bro. Henry Leddel to walk as Master of the Second Lodge." His diary contains the following memoranda: "2d April Monday 1770. Afternoon I attended the funeral of my old acquaintance Brother Hugh McDaniel & was one of his bearers together with John Erving Esq"'., Mr. Peter Chardin, Jos. Henshaw Esq'., Mr. Wm. Coffin Sen^, & Mr. Timothy Fitch. The Brotherhood walk'd in procession before the corpse & made a handsome appearance. "7 December (1773) Tuesday cold weather in afternoon; I attended the funeral (of) Mr. Rob'. Jenkins, he being a Brother was buried in form the Masons of the several Lodges walking in procession with their Jewells & white aprons — I was a pall bearer with Bro. Price, Bro. War- ren, Bro. Box, Bro. Cutler, & Bro. McNeall. "3 Novem', (1774) Thursday afternoon, I attended the funerall of Brother Box and was a bearer with James Pitts Esq., Dr. Gardner, Mr. Chandon, Mr. Henderson Inches, and Mr. Gilbert Deblois, it was a handsome funerall the Free Masons walked in proper form." "At a Meeting of the Grand Lodge at Brother Sam Dunn's house Feb. 7, 1787. Whereas it hath pleased Almighty God to take hence our dear & well beloved Grand Master John Rowe Esq', the G. Lodge de- sirous of manifesting their respect & affection for him agree to attend his funeral in due form, and that the Lodges in this Town & Charles- town be invited to attend on the same sorrowful occasion, and Voted That W. Brother Cutler, Gardner, & Patten, be a Committee to wait on M". Rowe to know if 'tis agreeable to her that the free 24 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Masons walk in procession at the funeral, and Voted, That they, to- gether with W. Brother Prince, Mackay & Dunn be a Committee to arrange & superintend the funeral procession. Voted, That the Committee furnish two doz. aprons & two dozen pair gloves, which the Treasurer is directed to pay for." WORKING TOOLS There is no mention of tools or implements for the ceremonies of the ritual until" Wednesday Octob'ry": 24"": 1744," when we find :" Voted that Bro. Price provide a neat Square, Level and plumb Rule in wood for the use of the Lodge, the Treas': to pay for the same out of the Societys Treasury." "Wednesday Nov': IS*'* 1745 Being Lodge Night the Lodge being open'd Bro. Price reported that the Masters Lodge had Voted a sett of candles to this Lodge." "Wednesday Feb'', y* g^"* 1749 Being Lodge Night Voted that a Press or Closett be built in the Lodge Room, to inclose the Pedastal and other utensils belonging to the Lodge and a committee was ap- pointed to project the form thereof and get it done at the expence of the Lodge." "Wednesday March y* 22<* 1749 Being Lodge Night, Voted that the Lodge be not cloath'd with gloves for six makings in order to defray the charge of said closet without hurting the stock of the Lodge." "Wednesday Nov^ 22"*: 1749. Being Lodge Night the Lodge being open'd Our R*. Worsh': Brothers Oxnard G. M. M<=Daniel D. G. M. & Rowe M. presented to the Lodge Three Silver Punch Ladles to be de- posited in the pedestal, which were receiv'd by the Brethren with the utmost gratitude and thankfulness." "Wednesday Aug"*. S**", 1750 Being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd Voted that the Jun''. Wardens make use of Meddals to keep the reckoning for the future." It appears by the records that the candidate sometimes was required to clothe the lodge, that is to furnish gloves for all the Brethren present, while at other times it was done at the expense of the lodge. The Breth- ren of those days were determined that they would have clean hands at all events. This involved a heavy expense. It appears that on the 10th of January 1738, the Reckoning or tavern bill amounted to £4. 14. 8. and the cost of gloves was £10. 16. 1, while the fee for making was only £8. JOHN ROWE THE FIRST LODGE 25 THE GRAND LODGE The records show close connection with the Grand Lodge, and fre- quently contain its proceedings: " Monday, December the 29 1740 Our R*: W: Bro"": Thomas Oxnard D: G.M. open'd a Grand Lodge and was pleased to nominate and appoint the following Brethren his Grand Officers for the year ensuing." "Wednesday February the 10th 1741. Being Lodge night Voted that a petition to the Grand Lodge of England be made & sent with all speed for the constituting & appointing our Rt. Wor. Bro. Thos. Oxnard Grand Master of New England." "Wednesday June the 24*" 1741. This Night being the Festival of St. John the Baptist the same was observed in a very particular and ele- gant manner by all the Brethren present, when Our Rt. W : Bro : Tho" : Oxnard held a Grand Lodge, and was pleas'd to nominate and appoint Bro. Steven Deblois, S. G. W. Bro: Robert Jenkins J: G. W. Bro. P. Pelham G. S. and Bro: Stevenson G. Tylar for the year ensuing." "Thursday June 24, 1742, Being the Festival of St: John the Bap- tist; The R* : W. Bro: Thomas Oxnard G: M. held a grand Lodge, and was pleas'd to appoint Bro. Jenkins S: G: W. Bro: Row J: G.W. Bro. Pelham G. Sec''. & Bro: Stevenson G: Tyl'. The Brethren attending (about 40 in Numb''.) celebrated the evening in a very elegant manner." "Tuesday March 6*'': 1744, the Lodge being open'd Bro. Tim: M'^Daniel presented Our R* : Worsh': Bro. Tho^. Oxnard Esq"": with a Deputation from the R*: Honble R*: Worshipful the L*^ Barron Ward Grand Master of England constituting and appointing him our S**: R*: Worsh': Bro: Thomas Oxnard, Provincial G: Master of North America, which by his order was read, and then our Rt. Worshl. P. G.M. received the salutations and congratulations of the Brethren in due order; and appointed our Rt. Worshl. Bro. Hugh McDaniel his Deputy, Bro. Kilby S.G.W. and Bro. Box J.G.W. till June next; after which the Brethren were elegantly entertain'd by our Rt. Worshl. G.M. and the evenings celebration clos'd with the utmost order and decorum, in a manner only known in Masonry." The Deputation is as follows : " (Seal) J. Ward G.M. To all and Every our Right Worshipful, Wor- shipful; and Loving Brethren. We John Lord Ward Barron of Birmingham in the County of War- wick Grand Master of the Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons send Greeting. 26 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Whereas, Application hath been made unto us by several of our Brethren residing in North America praying that we would Appoint a Provincial Grand Master for North America in the Room of our Brother Robt. Thomlinson Esquire, deceas'd late Provincial Grand Master Now Know ye that we John Lord Ward have Nominated Constituted and Appointed and by these presents do Nominate Constitute and Appoint our well beloved Bro. Thos. Oxnard Esquire To be Provincial Grand Master of North America with full power to nominate and Appoint his Deputy Grand Master and Grand Wardens and in our name and stead to Constitute Lodges in North America he the said Thos. Oxnard Es- quire taking special care that all and every Member or Members of any Lodge or Lodges so to be Constituted have been or shall be made regular Masons, and that he cause all and every the Regulations contain'd in the Printed Book of Constitutions except so far as they have been alter'd by the Grand Lodge at their Quarterly Communications to be kept and observ'd and also all such other Rules and Instructions as shall from time to time be transmitted to him by us or Sr. Robt. Lawley Barronet our Deputy Grand Master, or the Grand Master or his Deputy for the time being, and that he the said Thos. Oxnard Esquire do send an Accot. in Writing to us or our Deputy or the Grand Master for the time being of all and every Lodge or Lodges he shall constitute with the date of their Constitution and Days of meeting and names of their Members and their place as Above. Also Two Guineas for the General Charity and half a Guinea for other Expences from every Lodge he shall Con- stitute and also to hold four Quarterly Communications in a Year, one of them upon the Feast of St. John the Evangelist or as near that time as Conveniently may be. Given under Our Hand and Seal at London this Twenty third Day of September One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-three and of Masonry Five Thousand Seven Hundred & Forty Three. By the Grand Masters Command John Revis G.S." "Friday June 26**: 1744 Being appointed by our R*: Worshipful Grand Master for the celebration of John Baptist Day our R* : Worsh' : G : M. attended by 30 Brethren held-a Grand Lodge which being open'd he was pleas'd to continue his G : OflBcers in their several posts for the ensuing six months after which the evening was spent in entertainments suteable to the occasion and conducted with the utmost harmony & decorum fitting so grand a solemnity." "Dec. 27, 5748. Being the Festival of St. John the Evangelist the THE FIRST LODGE 27 Brethren attended Divine service at Christ Church, where a sermon suitable to the occasion was preached by our Rt. Worshl. and Revd. Bro. Mr. Chas. Brockwell after which they repair'd in procession, and con- cluded the celebration of the day in Grand Lodge at an elegant dinner with the utmost decency and decorum, after the manner of Masons." "Wednesday April y^= 11*' 1750, Being Lodge Night the Treasurer was directed to supply our Rt. Worshl. Mast, with £20 for our Consti- tution." The payment would seem to be rather late as the Constitution took place seventeen years before. "FrMay April ye 13th 1750. At a Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge holden at the Royal Exchange Tavern in King street Boston Bro. McKenzie (Senior Warden of the Masters Lodge) presented a remonstrance to this Lodge wherein he complains of several erroneous proceedings of ye 1st. Lodge which being read by the G. S. it was Voted that the consideration thereof be referred to the next Quarterly Com- munication." "Frydy July 13th 1750. At a Quarterly Communication holden in Boston, voted that Our Rt. Worshl. Bro. CoflBn M. of the 1st Lodge have longer time to answer Bro. McKenzie's complaint against the said 1st Lodge." "Frydy Octo" 12*'' 1750. At a Quarterly Communication holden in Boston, the Lodge being open'd Voted, that the Rt. Worshl. Bro. Coffin be serv'd with a copy of Bro: McKenzie's complaint against the 1st Lodge, attested by the G: Secretary." "Wednesday July 24-1751, Being Lodge Night the Lodge being open'd it was motion'd and thought proper by the Brethren, that where- as our Grand Master Bro. Oxnard was going home, this and the other Lodges in Boston should prefer a petition sign'd by the several Masters and Wardens to the Grand Master of England, praying the enlarging and establishing our Grand Masters power in North America. Voted that the R*. Worsh'. Brors. Lord Colvel, Brockwell, McDaniel, Price, and Rowe be a Com** to prepare the same. Voted That the Treas''. do pay to the above Com**. Three Guineas to be sent Home as this Lodges propor". of the expence that may accrue." .. " Wednesday October 1"' 5755, at a Grand Lodge Held at Concert Hall this day the Right Worshipfull Jeremy Gridley Esq^ appointed Grand Master of Masons in North America by the Right Worshipfull the Marquis of Carnarvon Grand Master of Masons, was installed in that office (at Concert Hall) the three 28 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Lodges in this Town and the Masters & Wardens of the Portsmouth Lodge in New Hampshire with a great number of Brothers were present cloathed with white aprons and gloves, and after the Instalment ac- companied their Grand Master in procession to Trinity Church in this order, first walked the Sword Bearer, carrying a drawn Sword in one hand and the Book of Constitutions in the other, next came the several Lodges according to their juniority, closed with the Wardens and Master cloathed with their Jewells, four Stewards with white wands went before the Grand Treasurer and Secretary cloathed with their jewels, who were followed by the Past Grand Officers, after these walked the Grand Wardens with their jewels and the present and late Grand Master cloathed with their jewels and badges, closed the Procession. At Church the Rev^. M7. Hooper read Prayers and the Rev**. M'. Brown preached an excellent sermon on the occasion to a numerous and pohte audience, after service the Sword Bearer and Stewards walked before the Grand Master, and the procession was made in a reverse order back to Concert Hall, where an elegant dinner was prepared, and the afternoon was spent in harmony and mirth." "Friday April 9*^ 5756, at a Quarterly Communication holden in Boston the Master of Masters Lodge and the First Lodge presented a Petition for this Lodge to con- sider of some method in order to raise a fund for Charity — a Committee of Seven were appointed to take the Petition under consideration." "At the first Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons held at the Royal Exchange Tavern in Boston on the second Wednesday of September, being the 9^ day 5767, the Question was put whether this Lodge think it best to purchase Concert Hall, Provided the sum of £600. Sterling can be raised? Pass'd in the Affirmative. Question. Whether this Lodge would include their stock in the above sum of £600 Ster.? for said Purchase? Pass'd in the Negative. Voted. That it is expedient to call a General Lodge, in order to see what Subscriptions can be obtain'd for the purchase of said Hall." A Special Grand Lodge was held "At the First Lodge of Free and Ac- cepted Masons in Boston held at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern in King Street on Wednesday the 14"" of Dec'. 1768." FRATERNAL RELATIONS Our brethren maintained close relations with all members of the Craft, both here and elsewhere, and September 1, 1736, they sent the following letter to Scotland : JAMES OTIS THE FIRST LODGE 29 " Most Worthy and Dear Brethren Our true affection for the whole Fraternity will not permit us to slip this favourable opportunity to give you sincere assurance of our due respect and regard for all our Worthy Brethren. Our hearty good wishes we forward to you under the care of our Brother Mr. Patherick Robert- son, who is a well esteem'd Member of our Lodge. It will perhaps be acceptable to you that we inform you our Lodge was constituted here by our Right Worshipful Master Henry Price Pro- vincial Grand Master on the 31'. day of August A. M. 5733 and is held at the Royal Exchange Tavern in Kings Street, the Second & fourth Wendsday of every Month, and is adorned with the most eminent gentlemen of this great town, and kept up to its primitive beauty & purity. We shall always be ready and desirous to convince our Brethren & particularly those of your Rt. Worshipful Lodge that we are with due respect Most Worthy & Dear Brethren, your Sincere Brothers & humble Servts. Henry Price G. M. James Gordon D.P.G.M. Robert Tomlinson M. Hugh McDaniel S.W. John Osborn Jr. W. F. Beteilhe Secretary at Boston New England September the 1'. A.D. 1736." Brother Robertson made safely the long voyage across the Atlantic and November 2 attended a meeting of the Lodge as appears from its records : "At the Old Coffee house 2d Novem'. 1736 Members present: The R'. Worshipful Jas. Montgomery pro. Master; John Murdock pro Sen"^. Ward; Tho'. Hamilton pro. J. Warden; John Thomson; George Murdock; James Craig; Robert Scot; Robert Drag- horn; Arthur Martine; Andrew Scot; Ohver Wardrof; John Telfier; Wm. Robb; Robert Hamilton; Roger Redburn (Visiting Brethn.) at this Meeting the following being presented by our trusty & well beloved Brother Pathrick Robertson of New England, Merchant from our Sister Lodge in Boston, this Lodge unanimously agreed and ordered the said letter to be engross'd in the book and also judge it proper that an answer thereto may be transmitted by the hands of the above Brother James Montgomerie pro Mr." Before the time came however for the return of Brother Robertson it was found that one of their own members proposed to visit Boston and the following letter therefore was entrusted to him : 30 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE " Glasgow Kilwining Lodge, Dear Brethren :- 22d February A.D. 1737. This accompanies Capn. Robert Paisly, a worthy Member of our Lodge by whom we take occasion to acknowledge the receipt of your obliging letters of September 1st deliver 'd to us by Brother Patrick Robertson which notifyed to us the agreeable news of your having a regular Lodge in the Town of Boston Constituted A.M. 5733. It is with pleasure we learn that the Craft is in so flourishing away with you and that your Lodge is kept up in its Antient SimpHcity & Beauty. We desire you'U accept of our sincere affection & our hearty good wishes for the Prosperity, Unity & Harmony of our Sister Lodge and shall be fond of every opportunity of testifying with how much Esteem and Regard We are Dear Brethren Yo'r Most affectionate Bror & Most humble Servants James Montgomery M. John Clarke D.M. John Murdock S.W. John Baird Junr. J.W. Wm. Robb Secy. John Telfier J.S. James Craig S.S. To The Right Worshipfull the Master, the Worshipfull the Wardens & the Worthy Brethren of the Lodge held at the Royal Exchange Tavern in Xing Street. Boston In New England." The following letter also was sent to the Right Worshipful Robert Thomlinson, who, in answer to a petition of the brethren of the First Lodge, was appointed December 7, 1736, by the Grand Master of Masons of England Provincial Grand Master of " the Province of New England with the Territories and Dominions thereto belonging:" "Thrice Worthy Brethren. Your letter presented by our worthy Brother Mr. Patrick Robertson agreeably inform'd us of the foundation and firm establishment of your Lodge in Boston; We rejoice at it with Exceeding Gladness and as we all have the interest of Masonry nearly at heart, we use our utmost en- deavours to promote its advancement. And we felt a very sensible THE FIRST LODGE 31 pleasure from Bror. Robertson's relation of your good management and the true Spirit of Masonry that so happily reigns amongst you. We are confident that as Masonry is but in its infancy in New England you will not fail to act the part of affectionate parents in assisting its progress with tender but assiduous care and form its Constitution into an agreeable and convenient shape by infusing a social disposition, a charitable will and an harmonious spirit into every Brother. If true Masonry is thus rightly cultivated in the beginning, your prosperity will increase, you will be strangers to disorder & your concord will outlast even time who has all things in his power but the dissolution of Masonry. We Salute you Well beloved Brethren with the Greeting of St. John and as your prosperity and harmony is already great, we wish it may daily encrease. We desire and will be forward in continuing our corre- spondence and we hope our Brotherly affections will be strong enough to surmount the dangers of the seas and overcome the distance of our situations. We are with Sincere Regard. Yo'r Most Affectionate Brethren and humble Servants Alexa. Tait D. M. Jas. Hay S.W. _ ,. , , Andrew Sy me J. W. Edmburgh 28 Jany. 1737." "Wednesday the 8th of Aug' 1739 the Lodge Being Opened Bro^ Murray presented a Letter from the Grand Lodge holden at Antigua, which is as follows : Right Worshipfull, Worshipfull, Thrice Worthy and Ever dear Brethren: We with utmost pleasure received your hearty congratulation upon the Establishment of Masonry in this our Island, and return thanks to Our Brethren of Boston, for the good opinion they entertain of the vir- tues of Our Countrymen, which we hope will be continually encreasing as the Royal Craft comes every day to flourish and gain ground among us, not only by the accession of numbers of New Brethren, but especially under the happy influence of our thrice Worthy Right Worshipfull Grand Master his Excellency William Mathew, whom we boast of as a true good Mason and a sincere lover and encourager of our estimable Craft. We take kindly our Dear Brethrens offer of a friendly correspondence, and should before this time have signifled the pleasure we hope to reap from it by an answer to yours of the fourth of April last, but that we waited 32 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE for an opertunity of sending our sincere and hearty good wishes to our Brethren and Fellows by the hands of one who might in our name greet you in a Brotherlike Manner. We are now so happy as to enjoy this wish'd for opertunity by our Well beloved Brother Major John Murry's intending for Boston in a very few Days, whom we commend to you as a worthy upright Master Mason, who has for some time past, executed the office of a S. W. of one of our Lodges to the intire satisfaction of all his Brethren and Fellows. All the Brethren here salute you well beloved with the Greeting of St. John, wishing that all prosperity may attend you and that No Malicious Cowan may ever with profane ears and eyes approach even the lowest step of Your WorshipfuU Lodge, in order to listen to the wisdom or pry into the beauty or disturb the order and harmony thereof. We are. Dear Brethren, Your sincere EfiFectionate Brethren and Humble Servants. From the Grand Lodge held at the Court house in St. Johns the 27th June A.L. 5739. Sign'd by the Command of the Ri't Wpfull the Grand Master. WUliam Mercer G.S." "Wednesday Aug*. 24"^ 1743, The Lodge being Open'd Bro': Hall presented a Letter from the Lodge in Minorca, which was generously rec'd and the Brethren remember'd in due order; when a Letter in an- swer was ordered to be wrote and sent by the hands of Bro'' : Hall which was done accordingly with a Token of 10 Gall': of Rum; as from the Lodge; that it was really the present of Bro: Hall. " MASONIC HONORS Our brethren were careful to pay honor where honor was due. "Wednesday August 12*'' 1741, the Lodge being opened our Rt. Wor- shipfuU Masr. recommended to the Brethren, that it was his opinion some perticular order should be observed in toasting the health of our Rt. W. Bro. the Honble. Mr. Belcher; and that a Committee might be appointed as soon as possible, to wait upon him with acknowledgements from the Lodge of his past favours, and to return our thanks &c. Voted, that next the G. M. the late Governor of this Province, is to be toasted in the following manner viz : To our Rt. W. Bro. the Honble. Mr. Belcher, late Governor of N. E. with 3/3/3=9. Voted, that our Rt. W. Bros. T. Oxnard D. G. M., Bror. Phillips, Row, Price, Hallowell, Forbes, McDaniel, and Pelham, be a committee to form W M K,,j; THE FIRST LODGE 33 a speech, and wait upon the Honble. Mr.Belcher in behalf of this Society and to make report of their proceeding the next lodge. Voted, that the twenty four Masons Glasses lately deliver'd to the So- ciety, by our Rt. W. Bro. Forbes be paid for out of the Treasury of this Society. " "On Friday Septemr. 25, 1741 the Committee appointed by this Lodge waited upon the Honble. Mr. Belcher &c. and made the following speeech. Thrice Worthy Brother — We being a Committee by the Mother Lodge of N. England, held in Boston to wait on you, to take this opportunity to acknowledge the many favours you have always shewed (when in Power) to Masonry in general, but in a more especial manner to the Brethren of this Lodge, of which we shall ever retain a most grateful Remembrance. As we have had your protection when in the most exalted station here, so we think its incumbent on us to make this acknowledgment having no other means to testify our gratitude but this ; And, to wish for your future Health and Prosperity which is the sincere desire of us, and those in whose behalf we appear and permit us to assure You we shall ever remain Honoured Sir Your most Affectionate Brethren & Humble Servants Peter Pelham Sec*: in behalf of the Committee. To Which We receiv'd the following Answer, Worthy Brothers — I take very kindly this mark of your Respect. It is now thirty seven years since I was admitted into the Ancient and Hon"^'^ : Society of Free and accepted Masons, to which I have been a faithful Brother, & a well wisher to the Art of Masonry — I shall ever maintain a strict friendship for the whole Fraternity; & al- ways be glad when it may fall in my power to do them any services. J. Belcher." This statement of Brother Belcher carries back his initiation to 1704, thirteen years before the revival of Masonry and the reorganization of the Grand Lodge in London. So far as is known he was the earliest made Mason resident on this Continent. " Wednesday October the 14th 1741, Being Lodge Night, Voted that a Committee be appointed to wait on his Excellency Governour Shirley to congratulate him on his advancement to the government of this Prov- 34 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE ince, &c. when it was proposed and agreed that the following persons should formed Committee to act in behalf of this society viz: Our Rt. W. Bror. Thos. Oxnard, Forbes, Overing, Price, Hallowell, Jenkins, McDaniel, Phillips, Johonnot, and Pelham, and to make report of their proceedings next Lodge night. " "On Fryday October the 23** : 1741 the Committee appointed by this Lodge waited upon his Excellency William Shirley Esq"^: and presented him with the following Address — May it please your Excellency. We being a Committee appointed by the Ancient and hon*"''. Society of Free & accepted Masons of the Mother Lodge of America held in Bos- ton, presume to wait upon you with utmost sincerity, to congratulate your advancement to the government of this Province, and to assure your Excellency that our desire is that your administration may be successful and easy. We have had hitherto the honour of His Majestys Governor being one of our Ancient Society who was ever a well wisher & faithful Brother to the Royal Art of Masonry — And as it has been the custom for men in the Most exalted station to have had the door of our Societys constitutions always opened to them (when desired) we think it our duty to acquaint your Excellency with that custom, and assure you that we shall chearfully attend your Ex- cellency's pleasure therein, and as we are conscious that our Society are loyal and faithful subjects to His Majesty we may reasonably hope for your Excellencys Favour and Protection, which is the request of Your Excellency's Most obedient humble Servants Peter PeUiam Sec': In behalf of the Society. " In the preparation of this address the zeal of the secretary and his re- spect for authority seem to have outrun his discretion, when he graciously informs His Excellency that it has been the custom for men in the most exalted station to "have had the door of our societys constitutions always opened to them. " A very broad, and, as we nowadays should consider it, a very unmasonic hint. His Excellency was pleased to return the following answer : "Gentlemen: I return the ancient and honourable society my thanks for their address and invitation of me to the Mother Lodge of Free and Ac- THE FIRST LODGE 35 cepted Masons in America; and they may rest assur'd that their Loyalty and Fidelity to his Majesty will always recommend the society to my favour and protection. W. Shirley. Voted, that the above Address to His Excellency Wm. Shirley Esq': &c; with his Excellency's Answer be printed in one of the publick papers next Monday. " "Wednesday March 24"' 1742, being Lodge night, our Bro. Burnet of Cape Francois was pleased to send us a present of wine &c. We acknowl- edge'd it as a very great favour and salute him in due form. " "Wednesday Aug*. 10* 1743, being Lodge Night, Voted that Bro': Jenkins, Charles Hall, H: M^Daniel, Phillips, & Price take a proper opertunity to wait on Bro : Belcher (our late Governor) with an Invita- tion from the Brethren to give us the favour of his company, at such time as he shall please to appoint. " "Wednesday Feb^': y«: 8"*: 1744, being Lodge Night, Voted that a Supper be prepar'd to receive and entertain Bro. Belcher in his taking leave of the Brethren, and that Bro : Price and Bro : Audibert be Stewards to provide the same, each Visiting Brother paying 20/ the remainder of the expence to be paid out of the stock of the Society; Bro: Johnson to collect the 20/ of each Visiting Brother. " "Thursday Feb'': Q***: 1744 being appointed for the entertainment of the Hon*"'* M'. Belcher (according to Vote) who attended with about forty of the Brethren in open lodge; and a handsome supper was prepar'd after which we took leave of our Hon^. Brother in the most solemn manner. The whole Expence of the Evening £34 6 paid by 4 Visiting Brothers 4 Paid by the Treas' : £30 6 " "Wednesday, Aug*. 26, 1747, being Lodge Night, Voted that our Rt. W. Bro. Oxnard G.M., Bros. Brockwell, Aston, Pelham, T.M.C. Daniel, & Secray. be a Committee in behalf of the Lodge to send a Letter of Con- gratulation to our Honble. Bror. Belcher upon his advancement to, and safe arrival at his government of the Jerseys. " "Wednesday Sep'. 9*** 1747, being Lodge Night, the committee ap- pointed to form a Letter of Congratulation to His Excellency our Bro. Belcher presented the same to the Lodge which was to the acceptance of the Lodge. Voted therefore that the Secretary do forward the same, as soon as may be, and the Commee. have the thanks of the Lodge for the same. It is as follows vizt: 36 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Thrice Worthy Brother! It was with the greatest pleasure and utmost satisfaction we rec'd the news of your safe arrival at your government of the Jerseys and from a just sence of the distinguishing marks of your esteem shewn to the An- tient & Honble. Society of Free and Accepted Masons when you fill'd the chair of government in this Province (which upon all occasions we doubt not but you would still continue) we cannot but hope the sincere and hearty congratulations of our Lodge on your present happy accession may meet with a favourable acceptance. You have sufficiently distingu'd your adherence to our Three Grand Principles in your firm attachment to his Majesty's Person and Govern- ment, which with joy we find has preferr'dyou to a second commission (an uncom. instance of Royall favour) and as the weight of so great a charge must be attended with many concernes so we heartily wish you a happy concurrence of everything that may render your administration satisfactory to your Prince, advantageous to your People, and easy to your Self, so that full of days and full of honour (which but little survives our action) you may finally meet with a reward of that honour and happi- ness which will be as eternal as inconceivable. By order of the Rt. Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master of North America and the Rt. Worshipful Master Wardens and Fellows of the Lodge held in Boston, N. England, Sepr. ye 3d in the year of Masonry 5747 Anno Domini 1747. Chas. Pelham Seer. " "Wednesday October 28th 1747, being Lodge Night, our Rt. Worshl. Bro. Oxnard G.M. presented to the Lodge a letter from His Excellency our Bro. Belcher at the Jerseys in answer to the congratulation sent him from the Lodge, which was most kindly reed, and order'd to be read by the Secretary and is as follows Vizt. Rt. Worshl. Brothers ! I have with much pleasure receiv'd your respectful congratulation of my safe arrival to this government dated from your Lodge in Boston ye 3 of last month. From the testimonials I carry'd with me to London from your Lodge I was receiv'd by the Rt. Honourable the Grand Master and at the Lodges where I attended as a Worthy Brother. I shall always with great alacrity show respect & kindness to any one that may fall in my way who is a Brother of the Society of Free and Ac- cepted Masons ; and I am the more gratified in the Kings repeated Grace and Favour as it does me double Honr. in clearing my character from all imputation, & setts me at the head of this fine Province, and may also re- flect some Honour on the Society of Free and Accepted Masons, that the King has so publickly justified the conduct of a Brother in his adminis- THE FIRST LODGE 37 tration of the government of two of His Majesty's Provinces in New Eng- land for eleven years together. I am much oblig'd to the Brothers of your lodge for their kind wishes of my wellf are and prosperity in the arduous affairs of government, but above all that they extend to my obtaining a reward of honr. and happi- ness that shall be Eternal — I have been receiv'd by the Good People here with uncommon marks of respect and kindness, which I shall return by all such acts of goodness in my power as may most of all contribute to their Interest, & to their quiet and satisfaction. May you Rt. Worshl. Brothers, and all and every one of your Lodge live long in much health and ease, and in such other circumstances of life as you would wish for your selves and when this life must be ex- chang'd for one that will have no end may you all be happy thro the Mercy of God, in Jesus Christ, our only Lord and Saviour Amen. From Kingwood House in the City of Burlington New Jersey this Sixth day of October in the year of Masonry 5747 Anno Domini 1747 Sign'd J. Belcher. To the Rt. Worshl. Thos. Oxnard Esqr. Provincial Grand Master of No. America the Rt. Worshl. Master, Wards, & Fellows of the Lodge of the Ancient and honble. Society of Free & Accepted Masons in Boston." "Wednesday Sep'': 13th 1749, being Lodge night, the Lodge being open'd, Bro : Price : Whereas Bro. Bayard is going to the Jerseys Voted that Bro" : Brockwell, Pelham & S. be a Comm** to form a Letter to Compliment to Our Hon. Bro. Belcher Govf. there." VISITORS Naturally any distinguished Mason who happened to be in Boston found his way into the lodge. "Wednesday 11*'' of April 1739 being Lodge Night y® following Brethren Mett," namely " 15 Members and 3 Visitors including Ja': Phillips G: M: De Nov: Scot." "Wednesday May the 25* 1743, being Lodge Night, the following Brethren Mett The Rt. Worship^: Bro: H: Price M. pro Bro: Benj: Franklin of Phil*:" &c. "Wednesday June the 8th 1743, being Lodge Night, the following Brethren Met. The Rt: Worshipful Bro: N: Bethune M. Bro: Frank- lin Vis^"&c. "Wednesday Nov'': y^: 14* 1744, being Lodge Night, the following Brethren Met. The Rt. Worshipful Bro. Tho". Oxnard G:M. The R*. Worsh': Bro. R: Jenkins M. (24 Members) and Bro. B. Bediford Vis': G. M. of Jamaica." 38 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE "Wednesday Nov'. 13** 1751, being Lodge Night, the following Brethren Met The R*. Worsh'. and Rev^. Bro. Brockwell M. Bro. Leverett S.W. Bro. Gooking J.W. 23 Members Bro. Coffin T. Lord Colvil Bro. Franklin" John Leverett, the Senior Warden, was born January 28, 1727, and became a member of the Lodge in 1749. He was elected its Worshipful Master in 1758. His grandfather was the brother of Hon. John Leverett who was president of Harvard College. In the town record of 1761 he is styled captain, Esqr. in 1762, and colonel in 1768. He was Lieut. Colonel of the Boston Regiment in 1772, afterwards Colonel. He resigned in 1773. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN was born January 6, 1706, in the house of his father Josiah which occupied the site of the building now numbered 17 upon Milk Street in Boston. In 1724 he went to Philadelphia. He visited England and was probably there made a Mason. Upon the return voyage he became acquainted with Henry Price who "further instructed him in the Royal Art," and who gave him authority to establish a lodge in Philadelphia, which upon the return of Franklin was duly constituted. In June, 1734, Franklin came to Boston. In August, 1734, he wrote to Henry Price for a copy of his Commission and this letter for many years was kept in a glass case in the office of the Grand Secretary in the Ma- sonic apartments in the Winthrop House and was burned in the fire which destroyed that building. In August, 1734, the newspapers of Boston ad- vertised as "Lately Published the Constitution of the Freemasons, con- taining the History Charges Regulations, etc., of that Most Ancient and R. W. Fraternity, for the use of Lodges," for sale at the Heart and Crown in Cornhill. This probably was an American edition of Anderson, re- published by Franklin in 1734 in Philadelphia, and referred to in the postscripts of his letter to Price. A copy of this book was bought at the Brinley sale by Most Worshipful Samuel C. Lawrence. Upon the back of the cover are the words: Free Masons; Boston 1733. Phil. Benj. Franklin 1754 (should be 1734). Within are the words : London Printed; Anno 5723. Reprinted in Philadelphia by Especial Order for the Use of the Brethren in NORTH AMERICA In the Year of Masonry 5734 Anno Domini 1734. GEORGE WASHINGTON came to Boston in 1776, immediately after the siege, and again in 1789, and visited St. John's Lodge, then held in Concert Hall at the corner of Court and Hanover Streets. THE FIRST LODGE 39 CHARITY The brethren were not unmindful of the poor. "Wednesday, Febru- ary 13th 1740, being Lodge Night, a committee was appointed to inspect into objects of Charity and to relieve poor Masons or their Widows not exceeding £3 to each." "Wednesday March y': lO"*: 1741, being Lodge Night Voted that the Treas': pay to Bro: John Butler as a gift the sum of £6. which was paid accordingly." "Wednesday Oct': 13"* 1742, being Lodge Night, the humble petition of the Widow Young was presented to our Rt. W. M. who recommended it to the Brethren. Voted that the Treasurer do give the Widow Young (upon the Prayer of her Petition) the sum of Five Pounds out of the stock of this Lodge, and at the same time Bro. Le Pain gave her 2/6." The " Hatt " went round frequently, and generally came back liberally stocked. As the secretary was in the habit of writing the name of this extemporized contribution box with a capital H. and two ts, perhaps the Brethren used for this purpose the "three square hat " which they " Voted to purchase to adorn the head of the R. W. Master." DISCIPLINE. Envy and ignorance did not refrain then, any more than now, to speak calumny of the Fraternity. "Wednesday Jany. 9th 1750, being Lodge Night, Voted that no Bror. Present shall for the future take any NewsPaper printed by Thos. Fleet, or that said Fleet may be concern'd in. Voted that no Bro. present shall give any encouragement to Sd. Fleet's paper or to him in his business, by advertisement or otherways. Voted that Bros. Oxnard, Ld. Colvill, Gridley, McDaniel, Brockwell, Rowe, & Price, be a Committee to wait upon the Lieut. Governor & Council, to complain against a scandalous piece of ribaldry, in sd. Fleets paper, and pray their order for prosecuting the printer thereof. Voted that the Treasr. of this Lodge do pay unto sd. Committee our pro- portion of whatever expence may acrue upon a prosecution of the afore- said Fleet, or others, should such prosecution ensue." Thomas Fleet was born Sept. 8, 1685, in England, son of Thomas Fleet of Tillstock, County of Shropshire. His shop and dwelling were in Corn- hill on the north corner of Washington and Water Streets, a brick build- ing, which was taken down about 1865. He was printer to the General Court 1729-31. He died July, 1758, leaving a widow, three sons, and two daughters. 40 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE "Wednesday April 24-1751, being Lodge Night, a difiFerence having arose between Bros. Littlejohn and Hallowell a committee was appointed to take into consideration and reconcile them." TAVERNS. Inasmuch as lodge meetings were then always held in taverns, as even now is the custom in many parts of Great Britain, they were subject at times to interruption. So we find in the records that "Wednesday the 27th Decem', Lodge Night and the Feast of St. John the Evangelist; our Bro. Luke Vardy (at whose house the Lodge is usually held) being incapable of entertaining the society from the afflictive circumstance of having this day buried his wife; the Lodge was held at Bror. Andrew HalUburton." The poet sings of him thus — "Where's honest Luke, that Cook from London? For without Luke the Lodge is undone. 'Twas he who oft dispell 'd their sadness. And fiilled the Brothers heart With gladness. For them his Ample bowls o'erflow'd; His table groan 'd beneath its load; For them he stretched his utmost art ; Their honours grateful they impart. Luke in return is Made a brother. As good and true as any other; And still, though broke with age and wine, Preserves the token and the sign" "Wednesday May 27 1741, the house being all taken up, and enjoyed on some publick affairs, there was no lodge held. " " Wednesday July S*** 1741, Lodge Night, but the house being fill'd by the members of the General Court, and no possibility of a proper BOom to hold a Lodge; order'd by our R*: Worship': M. that the Brethren be summoned to meet him to-morrow at seven o'clock in the evening being Thursday." "Wednesday May the 26*'' 1742, being Lodge Night, the following Brethren mett. The R*: Worship': Bro'': James Forbes M., Bro: Pelham S:W., Bro: Stevenson J:W., 5 Members. This Day being the General Election of the Provinces was the occasion of so thin a Lodge, the house being taken up." "Wednesday Jany: 8th 1745, being Lodge Night, all business ad- journ'd to next Lodge Night by reason of our rooms being taken for a CONCERT HALL Court and Hanover Streets THE FIRST LODGE 41 publick auction, w"'' prevents the opening of the Lodge." The Brethren seem not to have lost their time, however, since, although they were thir- teen only, the reckoning was £4.6. and the single visitor paid 7/4. One must conclude that the Brethren went not away empty. "Wednesday Sep^ 24*'' 1746, being Lodge Night, a number of Breth- ren met but by reason of an allarm of a French Fleet the Lodge was not open'd, all bussiness adjourned to next Lodge Night. " The Bunch of Grapes Tavern was situated upon the corner of King, now State, Street and Mackerel Lane, now Kilby Street, just below the Town House of 1724. The New England Bank replaced the Tavern with a plain granite building, and in turn it was displaced by the Exchange Building. Francis Holmes kept the tavern as early as 1712; Rebecca, his widow, in 1726; William Coffin in 1731-33; Edward Lutwych in 1733; Samuel Witherell in 1734-50; Rebecca Coffin in 1760; Col. Joseph Inger- soU in 1764-72; Capt. John Marston in 1775-78; William Foster in 1782; Col. Dudley Coleman in 1783; James Wela in 1789, in which year he re- moved to Concert Hall; and Thomas Cobdell in 1789. It was the favor- ite resort of the patriots of Boston prior to the Revolution. Washington, Lafayette, and Stark were entertained here. General Washington en- tered Boston the day of the evacuation and remained ten days in the town, and a dinner was given to him and his officers in this tavern. The feast of St. John theEvangelist was observed here 1752-1762-1764-1765- 1766-1768-1769-1770-1771-1772-1773. The Third Lodge was removed here in 1750, the Second Lodge March 20, 1752, and the Masters' Lodge April 10, 1752. After the summer of 1767 until the breaking out of the Revolution the sessions of the Grand Lodge also were held in this tavern. The Royal Exchange Tavern, on the southwest corner of Exchange and State Streets, dates back to 1727 and was kept by Luke Vardy, a member of the First Lodge, and a noted tavern keeper, and who came from Lon- don. The site subsequently was occupied by the Columbian Bank build- ing, and now by that of the Merchants National Bank. In 1735 the First Lodge was removed here by leave of the Grand Master, and on the 15th of Feb., 1750, theSecond Lodge was held in the same place. On" Friday April ye 13th 1750" a quarterly communication of the Grand Lodge was held here, R. W. Thomas Oxnard presiding. From this date to that of Jan. 27, 1775, inclusive, 151 meetings took place. The records designate the place of 85 of these meetings at the Royal Exchange Tavern. The feast of St. John the Evangelist was observed in the Royal Exchange Tavern in 1751, 1758, and 1759. Concert Hall, a tavern kept in 1792 by Jume Vila, on the southeast corner of Hanover and Court, then Queen, Streets, was a brick building. 42 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE erected in 1752, and torn down in 1869 to widen Hanover Street. Before the Revolution it was the resort of the Friends of Liberty; and as early as 1755, after the installation of Jeremy Gridley as Grand Master of the Masons of North America, it was used by the Grand Lodge for its meet- ings. The First Lodge met here from 1755 to 1792. The principal hall in the second story was 60 by 30 feet and was admired for its architecture. Here Price, Hope, Oxnard, TomUnson, IMcDaniel, Gridley, Rowe, and many others presided; and many occasions of historic interest are con- nected -R-ith this tavern. The feast of St. John the Evangelist was ob- served in Concert Hall in 1756. Oct. 28, 1763, an offer to sell Concert Hall to the Grand Lodge was considered here and November 23, 1768, the in- stallation of John Rowe as Grand Master took place here. The Grand Lodge contemplated purchasing it again in 1767 from Gilbert Deblois who offered to sell it for £1000 sterUng. After the loss before November 3, 1818, of the apartments in the Exchange CoffeeHouse theGrandLodge met in Concert Hall. The Grey Hound Tavern was in Roxbury where now stands the heater- formed building at the corner of Washington and Warren Streets. The festival of St. John the Baptist was celebrated here in 1752-53-54-55-56- 57-58-61-64-67-68 and 70. EXPENSES This custom of meeting in taverns made it necessary that the brethren should assess themselves to meet the expenses of their entertainment. "Wednesday the 10th Jan'': 1738, being Lodge Night the following Brethren mett Rt. WpfuU Bro': Benj' Hallowell, Master p** 20/ Rt. Wpfull Bro': James Gordon D. G. M. p** 20/ Bror. Henry Price p^ 20/ Bror. Bowman Bror: Thomas Oxnard pd. 20/ Bror: Era": Beteilhe pd. 20/ and others. The records always contain a hst of the Brethren present at each meet- ing, with a statement of the receipts and expenditures, and " Reckoning" or tavern bill constituting one of the principal items of the latter. FESTIVALS Our brethren were careful to observe the Masonic festivals. " Deer. 5733. Nothing further remarkable happen 'd this year only the celebration of the anniversary of St. John the Evangelist after the man- ner of Masons when our Rt. Worshl. Bror. Mr. Jas Gordon was chosen Master of the Lodge. " "5734 June 24, being the anniversary of St. John the Baptist the THE FIRST LODGE 43 Brethren celebrated the Feast in due manner and form, and chose our Rt. Worshl. Bro. Mr. Frederick Hamilton Master of the Lodge." "Deer. 27, being the Festival of St. John the Evangelist it was cele- brated in due form and manner, when Our Rt. Worshl. Bro. Hamilton was continued Master of the Lodge. " "5735. June 24. The Festival of St. John the Baptist was celebrated as usual; our Rt. Worshl. Bro. Mr. Jas Gordon re-elected Master of the Lodge." In this Year the Lodge was moved to the Royal Exchange Tavern in King Street by leave from the Rt. Worshl. Grand Master for suflScient reasons then advanced by the Brethren. "5735. Dec. 27, being the Festival of St. John the Evangelist, it was celebrated as usual. The Rt. Worshl. Bro. Mr. James Gordon appointed D.G.M. by Our Rt. Worshl. Grand Master Mr. Price; The Rt. Worshl. Bro. Capt. McLean chosen Master of the Lodge. " "5736. June 24, being St. John the Baptists Day the Brethren cele- brated the Anniversary in a very handsome manner according to the custom among Masons, having the honour of Governour Belchers Com- pany and sundry other Bros, of note at Dinner. All the Grand officers continued. Our Rt. Worshl. Bro. Mr. Tomhnson chose Master of the Lodge." "5736. Dec. 27 was celebrated as usual the Festival of St. John the Evangelist. Our Rt. Worshl. Bro. Mr. Robt. Tomhnson appointed D.G. M. by our Rt. Worshl. Grand Master Mr. Price and our Rt. Worshl. Bro. Mr. Thomas Oxnard was chosen Master of the Lodge. " In St. John's Grand Lodge records, here follows (5737, Ap. 20) " Rt. Worshl. Bro. Mr. Robt. Tomhnson Rec'd his Commission as Grand Mas- ter of North America in the Room of Our Rt. Worl. Grand Master Price who Resign'd." "5737. June 24, being the Festival of St. John the Baptist, the Breth- ren celebrated it as usual and our Rt. Worshl. Grand Master Mr. Tom- hnson appointed the Rt. Worshl. Mr. Hugh McDaniel D.G.M. Our Rt. Worshl. Bro. Mr. Thomas Oxnard was continued Master of the Lodge. " " Dec. 27, being St. John the Evangelist Day, it was celebrated as usual when Our Rt. Worshl. Grand Master Mr. Tomlinson reappointed our Rt. Worshl. Bror. Mr. Jas Gordon D.G.M. Our Rt. Worshipful Bror. Mr. Oxnard continued Master of the Lodge. " "5738. June 24, the Festival of St. John ye Baptist, was celebrated as usual and the Brethren din'd together; and our Rt. Worshl. Bro. Mr. Benj. HaUowell was chosen Master of the Lodge. " " Deer. 27, the Festival of St. John the Evangelist was celebrated as 44 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE usual and our Rt. Worshl. Bro. Mr. Benj. Hallowell was continued Mas- ter of ye Lodge. " "Thursday Decern' the 27*" 1739, being the Feast of St. John the Evangelist, the same was celebrated by a great number of Brethren, in the Lodge in a most polite & elegant manner; with that beauty and har- mony of parts, so pecuhar to the Ancient and Hon"'*: Craft." "Monday December the 29*" 1740, the R*: Worship': Bro: Thomas Oxnard D.G.M. and a great number of the Brethren mett in this Lodge; when was celebrated the Feast of St. John the EvangeHst, a very hand- some supper was prepared by the Stewards appointment; and the whole entertainment of the evening conducted and carried on in the utmost perfection. " "Nov. 25, 1741, the Lodge being open'd, Voted that the Brethren be summon'd to attend our Rt. W. Mast, on Fryday next, at six oclock. First To consider and determine upon the manner and order for celebrat- ing the Festival of St. John, 2d. To enquire of the members the reason of their non attendance, etc., 3d To come into some method that the house may not be a sufiFered by such Lodges as we have had for some time past. " "D'': The Procession on St. Johns Festival 1739 To Luke Vardy his Bills £107 6 9 June 26. To Trumpets Kettle drums 1 and other Materials, &c. / 1742 Dec^ 15 To L. Vardy for y' Com" 9 2 £161 6 11 Boston Dec': the 15*": 1742 Errors Excepted for the Com^ Peter Pelham Sec':" "Wednesday Dec'. 27*" 1749, being the Festival of St. John the Evan- geHst, the Brethren attended Divine Service at Christ Church where was a sermon preach'd by our Reverend Bro. Chas. Brockwell very suitable to the occasion, after which they repair'd in procession to Bro. Stones and celebrated the day in an elegant manner; with true Masonic decorum and order. " The sermon was printed here and reprinted in England. It was in ridi- cule of this celebration that Joseph Green wrote his well known lampoon entitled "A Winter Evening's Entertainment." MASONS' HALL Ann (now Xokth) Street THE FIRST LODGE 45 Diary of John Rowe: Dec. 27, 1764. Dined with the Brethren of St. John's Lodge at which were present the following Brethren. 41 members — ^names given. CANDIDATES Candidates were proposed then as now in open lodge. So we find in the records that February 28, 1738, "Bror: Fra°. Beteilhe proposed Capt. Allex' Delavanx as a Candidate;" that on "Wednesday the 14th March 1738, being Lodge Night, Capt. AUex''. DeLavaux who was last lodge Night proposed a Candidate was this night balleted in accordingly; " and that on "Wednesday the 28th March 1738, being Lodge night, Capt: AUex'': DeLavaux who had stood proposed a candidate to be made a Mason, was conducted by Bro' : Beteilhe into the Lodge and made in due manner & form. " "Wednesday the 9*^ day of May 1739, being Lodge night, Bro. Al- lex': Woodrope proposed Cap*: William Morris as a Candidate and paid 40/." "Tuesday the 15th day of May 1739, being a by Night by ap- pointm*, the Lodge being opened, our R': W:pfull M': ordered the Can- didate Cap*: Morris to be bro"': up which accordingly was done, and after the usual ceremonies was made a Mason in due manner & form. " "Wednesday the 27th of June, being Lodge Night, our R*. W:pfull Master proposed the following Gentl™: as Candidates, Capt: Jeremiah Jones, Mr. Robert Jenkins, M"'. Wallis, and Bro' : Tho° : Phillips proposed M': John Phillips & M"^: Jon*. Simpson as Candidates, Bror: Peter Pres- cott proposed himself a member and was accordingly voted in & paid 20/" "Wednesday the ll*"* of July 1739, being Lodge night. Cap*: Jeremiah Jones, M^ Robert Jenkins, M^ WaUis, M^ John PhiUips, & M^ Jona- than Simpson Candidates balleted in accordingly. " "Wednesday the 25*'' of July 1739, the Lodge being opened they ad- mitted Bro"": Pringle, Bro'': Akins, Bro"': Dewy, Bro'': Nepper, Bro': Jenkins, & Bro': Wallis, who proposed themselves members & paid each 20/" "Wednesday March 26: 1740, being Lodge night Bro. Farrel proposed Cap*: Tho': Durfy and Mr. John Webster candidates." "Thursday April 3*^, being a By-Night, John Webster & Durfee candi- dates were balleted for and made in due manner and form " "Wednesday April 9th 1740, the R.W. Master Bro. Hugh McDaniel propos'd and nominated Mr. Box, (Rope Makr.) a candidate." "Wednesday July 23d. 1740, the Lodge being open'd, Cap*. John Furney was proposed a Candidate, by our R*: W: M., and by dispensa- 46 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE tion from our R': W:D:G: Mas*: the M. & Ward*: of this Lodge (in con- sideration of his being obUged to leive the Province very soon) was bal- loted in; and conducted into the Lodge and made a Mason in due form. Rob'. Charles, John Box, & John Row, made Masons and also accepted as Members. " "Wednesday Septem"^: lO**" 1740, being Lodge Night, Bro: Waghorne propos'd Cap*: Sam': Waterhouse a Candidate and by dispensation (on acct. of his being oblig'd to leive the Province soon) was baUotted in, and made a Mason. " "Wednesday Octo': the 8*^ 1740, being Lodge Night, Cap*: Patrick Tracy as a Candidate, and was unanimously ballotted in, and made a Mason, in due form and also a member of the Lodge." "Wednesday November the 12*'' 1740, the Lodge being open'd, Bro: Hall propos'd Cap*: George Ladain as a candidate and deposited 40/." "Wednesday Nov"^ 26 1740, being Lodge Night, Cap*: George Ladain made a Mason, also accepted as a member of the Lodge. " "Wednesday Dec': lO*'' 1740, being Lodge Night, Bro: Rowproposed Cap*:Edw^: Oliver a candidate. " Wednesday Dec': the ^24"" 1740, being Lodge Night. Cap*: Edward Oliver ballotted in & made a Mason in due Form. " "Wednesday February the 11th 1741, being Lodge Night, Cap*: Tho": Dunster Cap': Tho^: Lechford & INI' Peter Cade proposed Candidates. Cap*: Rob*. Rand proposed Candidate." "Wednesday February the 25 1741. The Lodge opened. Cap*: Tho': Dunster, Mr. Peter Cade, & Capt. Rand made Masons — also accepted as Members." " Wednesday November ll*''1741,theLodgebeingopen'd Bro: George Ruggles was accepted as a Member and paid 20/" "Wednesday Janna: 13**": 1741, the Lodge being opened, Bro': Hal- lo well propos'd as a Candidate Tho': Kilby Esq': Bro: Vardy propos'd Cap*: Samuel Rhodes & M': Benj°. Marlow — Bro': H. Price propos'd Cap*: Price Bro': Box propos'd M': Bagnell Irish." "Wednesday January the 27th 1741, being Lodge Night, Bro: Sam': Rhodes Bro: Benja Marlow, Bro: Charles Price, Bro: BagneU Irish made this Night. " "Monday June 28*'' 1742, the Brethren met by virtue of a summons. M': H: Lawrence of South CaroUna made a Mason in due form. In con- sideration of his paying the reckoning which amounted to £ 1 6 it was voted by the brethren that the gloves being 25 pair be paid by the treasury £9. 7.6." THE FIRST LODGE 47 "Wednesday April 13'" 1743, being Lodge Night, Bro: C. Phillips pro- pos'd M': Joseph Murry of Mary Land a Candidate. " "Wednesday April 27* 1743, being Lodge Night, M'. Joseph Murry & M'': Edw** Lewis made Masons in due form." " Wednesday May the 25'*' being Lodge Night the Lodge being open'd Bro : H : M'^Daniel propos'd Cap*. John Shannon a Candidate & acknowl- edg'd to have rec'd the premium of 40/ " "Wednesday June the 8th 1743, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, the Brethren pres*. ballotted in Cap*: John Shannon." "Wednesday June 22"* 1743, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, the Candidate Cap*: John Shannon made a Mason in due form. " "Wednesday July 13*** 1743, being Lodge Night, Bro: Vardy propos'd Cap*. John Ives a Candidate. " "Wednesday October the 12**" 1743, the Lodge being open'd, Bro': Price propos'd as a Candidate Docf: Edward Ellis." "Wednesday October 26 1743, being Lodge Night, Doct^ Edward EUis was this night ballotted in Nemen: Con:" "Wednesday Nov"!: 9*" 1743, the Lodge being Open'd, Docf: Edw^: EUis was introduced and after the usual ceremonies was made a Mason in due form." "Wednesday Nov"^. 23d 1743, being Lodge Night, Bro: Vardy pro- pos'd a Candidate Cap*: John Boutin, and by dispensation was ballotted in Nemen: Con: and made a Mason in due form." "Wednesday April 11*" 1744, the Lodge being open'd, Bro. Audibert propos'd Cap*. Rich*^: White as a Candidate." "Wednesday April 25*" 1744, the Lodge being open'd, the Candidate Cap*: Richard White was ballotted in the affirmative. Nemen. Con:" "Wednesday May y^ 9*" 1744, being Lodge Night, Cap*: Rich**: White made a Mason." "Wednesday August 8*" 1744, being Lodge Night, Bro. Price pro- posed M': Charles Pelham as a Candidate who was presented to the So- ciety for a Secretary, our Secret'y desiring leave to withdraw from that office; when it was motion'd that the S**: Candidate be ballotted for next lodge night." "Wednesday Augs*: 22** 1744, the Lodge being open'd, the Candidate Charles Pelham was ballotted in Nemeni Contra:" "Wednesday Sep*: y': 12*" 1744, the Lodge being open'd, the Candi- date Charles Pelham attending was introduced and, after the Ceremonies usual, was made a Mason in due form." "Wednesday October the 10th 1744, the Lodge being open'd. Brother Henry Price propos'd Capt. Delabraz as a Candidate and acquainted the 48 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Lodge that he was a gentleman who being a prisoner of war was thereby reduced, but as he might be serviceable (when at home) to any Bro. who Providence might cast in his way, it was desir'd he might be excus'd the expence of his making, provided each Bro. would contribute his cloath- ing, which the R*: Worsh' : Mas' : was pleas'd to put to vote when it was carried in aflBrmative & by dispensation from the R* : W : Mas'' : & Ward" : upon ace*, of his leaving the Province very soon, he was baUotted in, in- troduced, & made a Mason in due form. Bro. P. Pelham, that the Sec': grant Bro: Delabraz a letter of recommendation." "Wednesday June 26*'' 1745, being Lodge Night, Bro. Pue propos'd Cap*: Hewetson as a Candidate." " Monday July y" : 1**: 1745, being a By Night appointed for the mak^: Mess: Dan': Byles & JN: Hewetson were made Masons." "Wednesday July 10*'': 1745, being Lodge Night Bro. MTDaniel propos'd Capt: Rich"*: Smith a Candidate and upon acco*: of his being a Transient Person he was unanimously baUotted in, and made a Mason." "Wednesday Augs*: 14*'': 1745, being Lodge Night, Bro. Price pro- pos'd M'. P. P. S. Paul and Bro. Audibert propos'd M"^. Auton: D. Laboulerdree as Candidates & were baUotted in, and by reason the Can- didates were but sojourners they were made Masons in due form." "Wednesday AprU 23^: 1746, being Lodge Night, M^ Rob*: WUhams (Baker) a Candidate." "Wednesday May 14*'' 1746, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, Mr. Rob*. WilUams was unanimously baUotted in." "Wednesday May 29*'' 1746, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, the Candidate INI'': Rob*: Williams attending was introduced and in due form Made a Mason." "Wednesday Ocf: 8*": 1746, being Lodge Night, Bro. Holbrook propos'd Cap*: Jos. Sherburn Jun': as Candidate. By dispensation unan- imously baUotted in." "Wednesday Octo"^: 22d: 1746, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, Bro. Holbrook proposed Cap*: John Bradford a Candidate." "Wednesday Nov'': 12*": 1746, being Lodge Night, Capt. John Brad- ford and Cap*. Jos. Sherburn were made Masons." "Wednesday Dec'': 24*'' 1746, being Lodge Night, Bro. Price propo'd Cap*: W": Day & was baUotted in." "Wednesday Jan''. 14*'' 1747, being Lodge Night, Bro. Price proposed Newcomin Herbert, And"". Irwin, And^: Dure, Joseph Aberry, as Candidates & Bro: Jenkins proposed M'. Estes Hatch and upon consid- eration of their speedy departure it was agreed to proceed to ballot for THE FIRST LODGE 49 the above Candidates when, all passing unanimously in the affirmative, made Masons in due form." "Wednesday Jan'': 28*'' 1747, being Lodge Night, Capt. W". Day made a Mason." "Wednesday June 24*'' 1747, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, Bro. M'^Kenzie propos'd Cap*. Archibald Grayham." "Wednesday July 8* 1747, being Lodge Night, the Candidate Cap*. Grayham unanimously ballotted in." "Wednesday July 22"*. 1747, being Lodge Night, Cap*: Archibald Grayham made a Mason." "Wednesday October 28th 1747, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open. Brother Brockwell propos'd the Revd. Mr. Alexr. Malcolm a Candidate." "Wednesday Novr. 25th 1747, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open, Bro. Malcolm was unanimously ballotted in." "Wednesday Dec"": 9*** 1747, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, Bro. M'^Daniel propos'd Cap*. Eneas Mackay." "Wednesday Dec': 23** 1747, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open, The Candidate Cap*. Mackay Ballotted unanimously in the affirmative." "Wednesday Jan''. 13*'' 1748, being Lodge Night, Rev**. Mr. Alx^ Mal- colm Capt. Eneas Mackay made Masons." "Wednesday Jan'' 27*'' 1748, being Lodge Night, Bro Rowe propos'd Cap*. William Norris & Bro. M'^Kenzie propos'd Cap*. Thos. Bogle & Cap*. Pat: Montgomery who being all oblig'd very soon to depart, it was desired they might be ballotted for, which granted from the Chair, by dispensation were introduc'd with usual ceremony & made Masons in due form." "Wednesday Feb'': 24*'': 1748, being Lodge Night, Bro. Bowers pro- pos'd Capt. Paul Binney, and by dispensation was ballotted in, intro- duced and made a Mason in due form." "Wednesday May 11*'' 1748, being Lodge Night, Jeremiah Gridley, Esq'', introduc'd and made a Mason in due form." "Wednesday May 25 1748, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, Bro. Withered propos'd Cap*. John James." "Wednesday June y* 8*'' 1748, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, the Candidate Capt. John James was unanimously ballotted in." "Wednesday June 22d 1748, being Lodge Night, Bro. M'^Kenzie proposed Cap*: Mich'. Buttler. Cap*. John James made a Mason." "Wednesday July 13*'' 1748, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open, Capt. Michael Buttler was unanimously ballotted in. Bro. H. With- ered propos'd Cap*. Chris''. Mardenbrough." 50 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE "Wednesday July i7^ 1748, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, the Candidate Cap*. Mich'. Buttler was introduc'd with the usual ceremony and made aMason in due manner and form. Cap'. Chris': Mardenbrough unanimously ballotted in. " "Wednesday Octo"^; 12'*': 1748, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open, Bro. Price propos'd Doer. Jon*. FuUer. " "Wednesday Octo': 25*^ 1748, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd the Candidate M"^. Jon*: Fuller was ballotted in and being a tran- scient person was introduc'd and in due form made a Mason. " "Wednesday Dec'': 28*'' 1748, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, Voted that Brother John Addams have a Letter of Recommenda- tion." "Wednesday Jan'': 11*** 1749, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, Bro. Price prop'sd Cap Benj* Stoddard. " "Wednesday Jan^: •■2o^: 1749, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, Bro. Price propos'd Cap*. Elias D'Larne. The Candidates Capt. Benj" Stoddard, Cap*. Peter MTaggart, and Cap*. Elias D'Larne were unanimously ballotted in. " "Wednesday Feb*' 8*"": 1749, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, the Candidates Cap*. Stoddard Cap*. INI'^Taggart & Cap*. D'Larne attending were introduc'd and made Masons in due form with the usual ceremonies." ■'Wednesday April y*' 12**" 1749, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, Our R*: Worsh'. Bro. Rowe propos'd Cap*. James Euing. " " Wednesday April 26 1 749, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, the Candidate Capt. James Euing was unanimously ballotted in. " "Wednesday May lO*** 1749, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, the Candidate Capt. Ja^. Euing was introduc'd with the usual ceremony & made in due form." "Wednesday July 26*'' 1749, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, Bro. Bayard propos'd M"'. Paul Douxsaint & he was ballotted in & made a Mason in due form. " "Wednesday Sep*: y* 27*'' 1749, being Lodge Night, Bro. Boutin pro: Cap*. John Bennett. " "Wednesday Octo': 11*''. 1749, being Lodge Night, Bro. Edm. Quincy voted a member. Bro. M'^Kenzie propos'd Cap*. Ben: Clifford. Cap*. Bennett & Cap*. Clifford were unanimously ballotted in, & made ISIasons in due form. " EDMUND QUINCY was born in 1703, the eldest son of Edmund Quincy. He graduated from Harvard College in 1722. He was Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. His fourth child, Edmund, was Worshipful THE FIRST LODGE 51 Master of the Second Lodge and in 1762 Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge. "Wednesday Nov': S^ 1749, being Lodge night, Bro. Rowe propos'd Cap*. Ja". Bruce & he Ws. Unanimously Ballotted in & made a Mason in due form. " " Fryday Dec'. 22 1749, being a By Night, by virtue of Our Rt. Worsh'. Masters Summ". the Lodge being open'd, Bro. Powers propos'd Cap*. Gilbert Faulkner, ballotted in & by dispensation introduced and made a Mason in due form." "Wednesday Dec'. 27'* 1749, being lodge night, the Lodge being open'd, Bro. Power propos'd Cap*. Alex'. Stewart. Bro. Ohver propos'd Cap*. W". Bothaw." "Wednesday Feb^ y' 28"' 1750, being lodge night, the Lodge being open'd, Bro'. Oliver propos'd Cap*. Richard Watts, who being a stranger was ballotted in. Bro. M'^Keay propos'd Cap*. Hugh Purdie. " Bro. Oliver is ANDREW OLIVER, who received his degrees in 1740. He graduated from Harvard College in 1724, June 20, 1728,married Mary, daughter of Hon. Thomas Fitch, by whom he had three children, and after herdeath,26Nov., 1732,he married Mary, daughter of Wm.Sanford, 5 July, 1733, by whom he had 14 children. He was Lieut. Gov. of Massa- chusetts in 1771. He held the office of distributer of stamps under the stamp act, and his house near Oliver Street was entered, his furniture was destroyed, the windows were broken, and the fences were pulled down, by the people. He immediately resigned his office. His brother, Peter, who received his degrees in 1749, was born March 17, 1713, fifth child of Daniel Oliver. July 5, 1733, he married a daughter of William Clarke, by whom he had 6 children. He was appointed chief justice of the Superior Court of Judicature of the Province of Massachusetts Bay in 1771 and left Boston with the King's troops. He died in Birmingham in England October 13, 1791. "Wednesday Octob'. 10*^. 1750, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, Bro. Hallowell propos'd Cap*. W™. Alexander. " "Wednesday Octo'. 24*^. 1750, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, ballotted for Cap*. W™. Alexander who pass'd in the affirmative Nem: Con: and upon consideration of his being a transcient person, he was introduc'd and made a Mason in due form. " "Wednesday March y* 11**": 1752, being Lodge Night, James Otis admitted a Mem', p Vote & pd. 20/" "Wednesday Sep*. 20*^ 1752, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open. Voted that Bro. Doc*. Allen should have a Letter of Recommenda- tion." 52 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE "Wednesday March 28*^ 1753, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd. Voted that Our Rev^. Bro. Brockwell be a member of this Lodge & intitled to all the privileges of a Mem"', without paying Quarter- ages. " "Wednesday Aug'. 22 1753, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, Bro. Bayard propos'd Capt. Henry Richardson. By Dispensa- tion baUotted in, introduced, and made a Mason in due form. " "Wednesday Dec'. 12*^ 1753, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, Bro. Tyler propos'd Cap'. W". Maney. " "Wednesday Dec'. 26* 1753, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd. Cap'. W™. Maney was unanimously ballotted in & made a Ma- son. " "Wednesday Feb^. 13"^ 1754, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, Bro. Stow propos'd Cap': JN°. Hall; Bro. Leverett propos'd Capt. George Briggs. " "Wednesday Feb'' 27'* 1754, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, Capt. JN°. Hall unanimously baUotted in being a transcient per- son, introduc'd and made a Mason in due form. " "Wednesday April 24'* 1754, being Lodge Night, the Lodge being open'd, the Candidate Cap'. Geo. Briggs made a Mason in due form. " COMMODORE SAMUEL TUCKER who received his degrees in the First Lodge No. 1 Jan. 30, 1779, was born in Marblehead Nov. 1, 1747, being the third child of Andrew & Mary (Belcher) Tucker. He was com- missioned as commander of the Franklyn Jan. 20, 1776, and the following year was commander of the Boston, his commission being dated at Phila- delphia March 15, 1777. In this frigate he conveyed John Adams, as en- voy to France, together with his son John Quincy Adams, saiUng from Nantasket Roads Feb. 17, 1778, and arriving in Bordeaux in France March 31 following. Upon his return he occupied a dwelling on Fleet Street, and in 1792 he bought a farm in Bristol, Maine, whither he re- moved and resided the remainder of his life. He was a member of the Massachusetts Legislature 1814 to 1818, was elected twice to the Legis- lature of Maine, and was a delegate to the convention which framed the Constitution of Maine. December 20, 1820, the Electoral College of Maine appointed him a special messenger to carry its votes for President and Vice-President to Washington and, being recognized as one of the few naval heroes of the Revolution, he was admitted to the floor of the House of Representatives. He had received the unanimous vote of Con- gress for his valiant services. He captured 62 vessels, 600 cannon, and 3,000 prisoners of war during the Revolution. He was given a pension by COMMODORE SAMUEL TUCKER THE FIRST LODGE 53 Congress of $600 a year. He died in Bremen, Maine, March 10, 1833. In the cemetery of the town is a slab bearing the following inscription: — in memobt of Com. Samuel Tucker, WHO DIED MARCH 10, 1833 A PATRIOT OF THE REVOLUTION. Another brother who received his degrees in the First Lodge during the period for which its records are missing is Adino Paddock, who was made a Mason in 1761. He was a coach maker and lived in Bumstead Place. The name of Long Acre was given by him to that part of Tremont Street which is between School and Winter Streets. He imported and planted a row of English elms on the sidewalk between Park Street Church and the Granary Burying Ground gate, which grew to an immense size before they were cut down. In 1774 he was Captain of the train of artillery be- longing to the Boston regiment of which John Erving, Jr., was Colonel. He left Boston with the British troops and his estate fell into the hands of Bumstead, also a coach maker. THE SECOND LODGE Very little is known of the origin of the Second Lodge in Boston except that wefind in the records: "5749 Feb. 15. Our Rt. Worshl. Grand Mas- ter, Deputy Grand Master, and Grand Wardens, Constitute (in due Form with the usual Solemnity) a Lodge to be held at the Royal Ex- change Tavern in Boston, on the Third Thursday in every month, and appointed Rt. Worshl. Mr. Henry Price first Master. This was the Sec- ond Lodge in Boston. " No records of meetings appear to have been found earlier than December 21, 1761. Nevertheless its Masters and Wardens were in attendance at all the Quarterly Communications of the Grand Lodge, during the intervening years, and it appears, in the records of the Grand Lodge: "The Second Lodge removed to the Bunch of Grapes Tavern March 20th 1752." Journal of the Proceedings of the 2*. Lodge of Free and Accepted Ma- sons Commencing 1761. R*. Whp', Arch*^. M'^Neil Master John Box jun"'. Isaac Gridley jun''. John Box Treas'. Theo. Browne Sec'. Wardens Robert Jenkins D. G. James Forbes G. T. Hugh M'^Daniel John Cutler Ezekiel Price W°. Lee Perkins Nath'. Abraham Richard BiUings Richard Salter Samuel Barrett And'^. M'Kenzie Edmund Quincy William Jackson James Jackson MEMBERS M. Joseph Henderson Samuel Vans Henry Leddle William Baut Samuel Blodgett Arch^. M-^Niel M. John Box jun'. S. W. Thomas Brown James Flagg Phihp Dumaresq John Box T. John Gould jun'. Samuel Fitch John Sparhawk [54] THE SECOND LODGE 55 Edward Church Nath'. Hurd And''. Cagneau Thomas Fleet John Derrington Samuel Quincy William Tyng William Belcher Richard Gridley Christopher Clark Thomas Dawes John Head William Craft John Rowe Esq'. D. G. M. Leonard Jarvis Jun'. Joseph Miller Samuel Swift Stephen Parker John Bradford 47 Members. " Thenceforward from this date the meetings were held regularly, and at first in the British Coffee House, R. W. Jeremiah Gridley, Grand Master, R. W. Henry Price, the first Grand Master and also the first Master of the Second Lodge, and other Grand Officers, usually being in attendance. Richard Gridley, named in the above list of members, a brother of Jere- miah Gridley, became a member of the First Lodge in 1745 and its Mas- ter in 1757. He was a famous engineer and artillerist of Colonial and Revolutionary times. He planned the fortification upon Governor's Island and Castle Island in Boston Harbor, at Gloucester, the Kennebec River, and at Halifax. He was at Louisburg with Pepperell and was en- trusted by him with the plan of its reduction. It surrendered in 1745. He was engineer of the Colonial Army in 1755 and was with Gen. Winslow at Crown Point in 1756, and planned the fortifications there and on Lake George. He was with General Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham and the capture of Quebec in 1759. He laid out the defence at Bunker Hill the night before the battle and narrowly escaped capture. He constructed the fortifications upon Dorchester Heights, which caused the British forces to evacuate Boston March 17, 1776. He was commissioned Major General of the Army of the Revolution and made commander of the Ar- tillery Sept. 20, 1775. In 1781 he retired to his country home in Canton, Massachusetts, where he died June 20, 1796, aged 86 years, 5 months, and 17 days. His remains were buried upon his farm, as the town authorities thought that his being a convert to the teachings of Rev. John Murray on Universal Salvation ought to keep his remains from the town burial ground. About 30 years ago an addition to the old burial ground was laid out by the town and the remains of General Gridley were exhumed and placed in a box under a large granite monument. He married Hannah Deming Feb. 25, 1730 and had six children. THOMAS DAWES was born in Boston Aug. 5, 1731, and died in Bos- ton Jan. 2, 1809, aged 78 years, and was buried in a tomb in the King's 56 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Chapel Ground. A large granite monument with an inscription was erected to his memory. He was a distinguished architect, a member of the legislature from 1776 for several years, and an elector at the first three elections of President of the United States. The British Coffee House was an inn, standing on the site now num- bered 66 upon State Street, and was kept by Mr. Ballard. It was in this inn that the assault on James Otis was made by John Robinson. In 1761 the Grand Lodge Met at "Bro. Ballards at the British Coffee House." The festival of St. John the Baptist was celebrated here in 1762. The festival of St. John the Evangelist was celebrated here in 1760 and 1761. Here also were held the quarterly communications of Oct. 26, 1764, and Jan. 27, 1769; and that of Sept. 11, 1767, to make arrangements for the funeral of the "Grand Master Hon. Jeremy Gridley. " The first record of work is " At a Meeting of the 2d Lodge of Free & Ac- cepted Masons at the British Coffee House, on the IS**" March 1762, Mr. Edward Church was unanimously Ballotted in to be made a Mason." "July 21-1762, this evening being Lodge Night, first in the Quarter, some of the members met at the British Coffee House; but not a suflScient number to open the Lodge ; the preceding day being Commencement at Cambridge. " "At a Meeting of the 2d Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons at the British Coffee House 18th April 1764, Visitors 3 James Thomas I /-, ... „,.,.„ > Connecticut Phihp iurner ) John Coates Leeds in Yorkshire. " The records of the " Special Lodge Held at the British Coffee House in Boston Decem^ 23"^ 5766," and of "a Meeting of the Second Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons at the British Coffee House 21^' Jan''. 1767, " and of a Meeting of the Second Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons at the British Coffee House February 18 5767 " and of " a Meeting of the Second Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons at the British Coffee House Boston March 18 5767," name among the brethren present "Abraham Savage M. 1*' Lodge, " being within the period of the missing records of the First Lodge and proof of its continued existence. Subsequently Brother Savage became Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge and his name is recorded in both capacities among those present at the " Meetings of the Second Lodge at the British Coffee House in Boston N. E." June 17, 5767, August 19, 1767, when John Cutler of the First Lodge also was present, and Sept. 16, 1767. " At the Second Lodge held at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern on Wednes- THE SECOND LODGE 57 day the 2*^. December 1774, Voted that a Special Lodge be called upon this night, Fortnight, to take under consideration sundry proposals made by the First Lodge which were read this Evening. " "At a Special Meeting of the Second Lodge at the Royal Exchange Tavern on Wednesday the 4*'' Jan^. 1775, the proposals from the First Lodge in writing, being duely taken into consideration and freely debated on Article by Article, were unanimously approved of and agreed to be put into execution, when the First Lodge shall ratify the same." "At a Second Lodge held at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern Boston August gth j-j-ijrg j}j.Q Bgnj°. Church beg** leave to resign his office as Junior Warden of the Lodge he being soon to be appointed Master of the New Lodge Rising Sun. Accepted." "At a Second Lodge held at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern on Wednes- day 16 Dec'. 1772 Bro. James Otis re-admitted to the Lodge. " "At the Second Lodge held at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern on Wednes- day 20*'' January 1773" among the members present was Joseph Webb. At a Special Meeting of the Second Lodge at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern on Thursday the 16 February 1775 Present Richard Salter M. Benj". Jackson WiUiam Jackson 1 -nr i Edward Carnes Job Prince j Abraham Savage John Cutler T. Nath'. Patten Thomas Brown Sec''. Thomas Knight Arch"*. M'^Neill James Selkrig John Box Scarb". Gridley. " Bro. Brown, the secretary, like many of the other members of the First and Second Lodges, was a Loyalist. At least twenty of them are named in the Act passed Sept. 1778 " to prevent the return to this state of certain persons therein named, and others, who have left this State, or either of the United States, and joined the enemies thereof. " When the evacuation of Boston by the British took place he sought refuge in Hali- fax, taking with him the volumes of records on which he then was en- gaged. There is no reason to suspect Bro. Brown of any sinister motive in carrying away the records. He probably had no choice between that course and abandoning them altogether. One year after peace was con- cluded he writes to Grand Master John Rowe, as follows : "Hahfax, Oct. 18-1784. Sir : On September I received your letter bearing date August 20, but my present business namely School-keeping, has prevented my replying 58 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE till this time and do now acquaint you that I have in my possession a bound book of records, a large silver seal, the Secretarys jewell, and collar, a subscription book, and a file of papers all belonging to the Grand Lodge under your jurisdiction which I brought from Boston while in the oflSce of Grand Secretary; and do assure you that considering the antiq- uity of the Records, and the usefulness of the Seal and Jewell, to your Grand Lodge, am surprised that no earlier application has been made to me respecting them. For my own part, I view them as consequential matters, and unfit to be trusted in the hands of any indifferent man, and no other to my knowledge has appeared here from Boston, since your re- quest reached me. I am ready and willing to deliver the Articles to any person properly authorized, either by the Grand Lodge or yourself, to re- ceive them and give me a receipt for them. Inclosed is my account with the Grand Lodge by which you will find a ballance of £3.9.10. lawful Money due me as Grand Secretary, which is strictly just and which I think the Lodge can have no reasonable objec- tion against discharging immediately, and which I, as a faithful, laborious steward in my late office, have a right to expect, and my present circum- stances urge for, and shall depend upon its being done by the person who may be authorized to call on me for the articles you request I have also a bound book of By-Laws and a bound book of Records, the property of the Second Lodge, which I am willing to deliver with the other matters, if requested — I am With all due Respect, Sir, Your Most humble Servant John Rowe Esq. " In the Grand Lodge record, upon the very next page to the last entry by Bro. Brown, is the report of "A Meeting of Members of the Grand Lodge" held on the 17th February, 1787, to make arrangements for the funeral of Grand Master Rowe. The next record is of a Meeting held at the Bunch of Grapes on the 4th of August, 1 787, at which a committee was appointed "to transact the prudential affairs of this Lodge" and the Treasurer was "directed to pay into their hands, the sum which may be due to Thomas Brown, late Secretary of this Lodge, and of any other ex- pences which they may be at in obtaining from him the Books, Papers, and Jewells in his hands belonging to the Lodge. " Upon the eleventh day of December, 1780, there was held a " Half Cen- tury Masonic Reminiscence at a Meeting of the Second Lodge of St. Johns held at Concert Hall." THE THIRD LODGE • "March 7. 5749. Our Rt. Worshl. Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, and Grand Wardens, constituted (with the usual solemnity in due form) a Lodge to be held at the White Horse Tavern in Boston on the First and Third Wednesdays in every month, and appointed the Rt. W. Mr. Peter Pelham first Master." "5750 Feb. 6. The Lodge of ye White Horse remov'd to the Bunch of Grapes in King Street." We know little more of this lodge except that the records of the Grand Lodge show the regular attendance of its Masters and Wardens for sev- eral of the ensuing years. The White Horse Tavern was in the South End where Hayward Place now is. Its landlord in 1760-64 was Joseph North. [59] THE RISING SUN LODGE "At the Grand Lodge Quarterly Communication held at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern in Boston on Friday the 24*'* day of July 5772 the Grand Master communicated to the Lodge a petition from eighteen members of St. John's Lodge in Boston praying to be embodied into a distinct Lodge by the name of the Rising Sun Lodge, when, after consid- erable debate, it was agreed that the Grand Master should grant them a deputation agreeable thereto, under such changes as the Constitution re- quires; and that he would inform them to prepare themselves for that purpose by September next." The petition reads: "To the Right Worshipful John Rowe Esqr. Grand Master of Masons for North America. We the Subscribers duly admitted and regular members of the Lodge of St. John's in Boston, New England, humbly beg leave to intreat the indulgence of our Right Worshipful Grand Master that he would be pleased to grant a deputation under the Seal of the Grand Lodge em- bodying the brethren who have subscribed to this petition into a dis- tinct Lodge under the denomination of the Rising Sun Lodge to be con- vened the First Wednesday in every month, or oftener if the exigencies of the Lodge shall require, at the British Coffee House in King street Boston, New England. And we beg leave further to address the Right Worshipful Grand Master entreating him that he would be pleased to appoint our Brother Benjamin Church jun"'. the Right Worshipful Master of the Rising Sun Lodge for the remainder of this, and the year ensuing, with all the Powers, Priviledges, Honours, and Distinctions, with which it has been usual for you and your Right Worshipful Predecessors to invest any Brother whom they have been pleased to elevate to the Sacred Chair. We are encouraged to hope the acquiescence of our Right Worshipful Grand Master in this request as our principal motive is to promote brotherly love and charity and to restore that harmony and good fellow- ship which is the distinguishing ornament of the Craft and to recover [60] THE RISING SUN LODGE 61 to Masonry that estimation among mankind so generous and laudable an establishment was originally calculated to obtain and secure. And your Petitioners as in duty bound shall ever pray. Boston New England 22"* June 1772 Benj*. Church Jun^ Nath'. Balch John Flemming Nath. Abraham Jacob M"Daniel Benj*. Lorring Geo. Spooner Jos. Russell Matthew Hutchins William Gooch Eben"^. Bridgham William Charles H. Reijnsdorf William Jones Ben: Jackson Sam'. Lloyd JN". Gray Rob*. Williams Sam Barrett" Their charter bears date "the 10th Day of August A.D. 1772 and of Masonry 5772. By the Grand Masters Rich"*. Gridley, D.G.M. Command JN°. Cutler Sen^ G.W. Abr". Savage Jun'. G.W." The Masters and Wardens thereafter attended the communications of the Grand Lodge. After nearly twenty years of separate existence the brethren desired to return to the Mother Lodge and therefore presented to the Grand Lodge the petition: "To the Most Worshipful the Grand Lodge of St. Johns in Boston, Right Worshipful Brethren. At a Special Lodge of the Rising Sun held at Brother Colmans on Friday the 11th Inst, it was unanimously Voted, that a memorial be presented to the Grand Lodge praying that their Lodge may be incor- porated with the other Lodges of St. Johns, & that Brothers John Flem- ming, Amos Windship, Dudley Colman, Lewis Hayt, & Thomas Far- rington, be a Committee, to draw up, sign & present the same. We therefore the Committee above named knowing, and being fully assured, that the Lodge have only in view the good of Masonry in gen- eral (in the proposed union), the promotion and enlargement of Brotherly Love and Charity, do in consequence of the power vested in us solicit the Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master to summons, as soon as con- veniently may be, a Grand Lodge for the purpose of taking this our re- quest into consideration, and agreeable to true Masonic principles to 62 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE unite us with the Lodges of St. Johns in such manner & under such regu- lations, as they La their wisdom shall deem most proper and most con- ducive to the purposes herein mentioned Boston This 15th day 1 John Flenuning Of Novem'. 5791 J Dudley Colman Lewis Hayt Thos. Farrington ^Committee" "At a Grand Lodge of St. John held at Bunch of Grapes in Boston November 25, 5791, a petition was received from the Rising Sun Lodge praying to be united with St. Johns. The Grand Lodge, takeing the same into consideration. It was Voted to grant the prayer of the petition & to admit all the regular members of that Lodge to be members of St. Johns, and that the charter & jewels be deposited with our Senior Warden, John Cutler Esq'. Voted That the Secretary furnish R. Wf. John Flemming, Master of the Rising Sun Lodge, with a coppy of this vote & request him to warn the brethren of that Lodge to meet with St. John's Lodge at this place on Wednesday next preceeding the Festival of St. John at 6 oClock in even- ing, at which time the officers will be chosen for the insuing year & to transact any other business which may come regularly before the Lodge." THE MASTERS' LODGE REGULATIONS for a Masters' Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons to be held at the Sun Tavern, being at present the House of Bro. Andrew Halliburton, (durante placito) upon the first Tuesday in every month at six of the clock in the evening. FIRST The Proper Officers to be Elected A Master "N A Sen''. & Jun"" Warden / and to enjoy their severall Two Stewards > offices during the A Secretary I space of six months A Tyler / SECONDLY The Sen"" Steward to be Treasurer and the Jun"' Steward to keep an Ace' of Expences so that the Master & Wardens shall not be interrupted in their business 3'dly. No Brother to be raised Master unlesshegoes throu the Fellow- Craft's Work to the approbation of this Lodge, and such examination to be performed the Lodge night before such candidate is to be baUotted and raised (always reserving an unanimous vote of the Lodge to the contrary) . And such candidate to pay Forty Shillings into the hands of the Sen"'. Steward. 4thly. Each Brother who desires to become a member of this Lodge shall pay down into the hands of the Sen'. Steward Twenty Shillings toward defraying the expence of the Jewells & all other necessary orna- ments for this Lodge. Sthly. Every member shall pay fifteen shillings a quarter, and every visitor seven shillings & six pence for the night. And such visitor is not admitted to be cloathed in this Lodge. 6'thly. The Sen'' Steward shall make a demand of the visiting money: and receive the same before the Lodge is closed. 7'thly. No brother dwelling in this Town to be admitted in this Lodge: unless he be a Member of one or more Regular Lodge or Lodges in this Town. 8'thly. Neither of the Stewards shall resign their office unless they first deliver up to the Master & Wardens of this Lodge a fair & true ac- [63] 64 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE count of what cash they have receiv*^ & paid, by the authority of their said Office, to the satisfaction of this Lodge. And if in case of one or both of the Stewards (who are elected to serve in said Office for six months) any special cause shall arise -n-ithin that time which may induce the Lodge to discharge one or both of them of that trust upon their timely representing the same and accompanying to the acceptance of the Lodge, they shall be discharged, and the Lodge to fill up said vacancy by unanimous vote. 9'thly. No Motion, AppHcation, ISIemorial, or Petition, to the Chair, nor any matter regulating the proceedings of the Lodge upon offering the same to be determined immediately: but a certain day to be then sett & fix'd for ye discussion thereof at the discretion of the Members then pres- ent that received the Same. 10th. That every member shall pay his quarteridge upon the first night of the quarter, and that the Secretary give due notice thereof the Lodge night before such payment is to be made. WE the Subscribers Being a Committee appointed to make Regula- tions for the !M's Lodge Have accordingly Met this Day the 22^ Decem"^ 5738 and do Offer the Above Regidations to the Consider- ation of the Lodge. = Benj. Hallo well ^= Thomas Oxnard = JohnOvering" "Tuesday the 2d January A: D: 1739, the Lodge being opened, our Right WpfuU M. ordered the reading of the foregoing regulations, which accordingly was read and after a due examination it was voted unani- mously that the said regulations be duely & strictly observed by all the Members of this Lodge. And our due return of thanks be offered to our Worthy Brethren of the Committee for their care and good attention therein. Which was accordingly done in due form." "Tuesday the 6"" Feb'y. A: D: 1738, Bro'. George Moncrieff, desireing to be raised, was accordingly duely examiued and being found a good Mason to our satisfaction was unanimously voted in, and raised a Master in due manner & form. " "Tuesday, the 7th August 1739, the Lodge being Open, Bro'. Peter Napper, desireing to be raised, was accordingly examined, and being found a good FeUow-Craft to the satisfaction of the Lodge, was unani- mously Voted in, and raised a Master in due manner & form, and paid 30/ for entrance & quarteridge. " THE MASTERS' LODGE 65 "Fryday July 6"*: 1744, voted that, for the six months ensuing, every Bro': present shall pay, Five Shillings each, whither there be a raising or not." "Fryday August S'^: 1744, voted that Bro": Price & Jenkins, be paid their respective bills as soon as posable with what money is now good to this Lodge. " "Fryday Octo': 5***: 1744, no meeting this Night, our R'. W: M. and several of the members being out of Town on Extraordinary Business. " "Fryday Jan^: 4*'': 1745, Bro. Stevenson Tylar, and to have 10/ each nights attendance, and oblig'd to summon the Breth" : the day before. Voted that Visiting Bro": pay each Ten Shillings when at the Lodge. Voted that the Stewards and Bro"^. Johnson be a Committee, to examine and settle the Acco*^: of this Lodge." "Fryday Jan'': 5*'': 1750, being Masters Lodge Night, voted that Our Treas"". do give 40/. old Ten'', to y* Waiter in this house as a present from this Lodge. " "Fryday April 7***. 1750, being Masters Lodge night. Voted, that the Treas"'. supply our Rt. Wors'. M. with £10. old T'. for Our Constitution, and £2. for Charity, to carry to the Grand Lodge. " "Fryday Octo": 5***: 1750, being Lodge night. Voted that the Treas'., being our R*. Worsh'. M., do present at the next Grand Lodge Three Dollars as Charity from this Lodge. " "Fryday Nov': 2**. 1750, being Masters Lodge, Bro'. Daniel propos'd the R\ Hon'"^ Lord Colvil, Doc'. Allen, & M'. Ja". Thompson; and Bro. Leverett propos'd M'. Daniel Gooking. Voted that the above pro- pos'd gentlemen shall be rais'd Masters, without the previous examina- tion in the Fellow Crafts part, but to be no precedent for future rais- ings. " "Fryday Jan''. 4 1751, being Masters Lodge, the Lodge being open, Bro. Price propos'd Bro. Tho°. Kennaway. Voted that the Treas'. do supply our R*. Wors'. Mas', with Six Dollars to present to the Grand Lodge as Charity from this Lodge. " "Fryday Aug*: 2 1751, being Masters Lodge, whereas it was motion'd and thought proper that a pettition should be preferr'd to the Grand Master of England sign'd by the Master and Wardens of every Lodge in Boston praying the inlargement of our Rt. Wors'. Grand Mas- ters power, voted that the Treas'. do pay into the hands of the Com'*, appointed by the R*^. Wors'. the 1°'. Lodge for that purpose Three Guin- eas for this Lodges proportion of the expences that may acrue upon nego- tiating the affair at Home. " "Fryday Feb*': 7'". 1752, being Masters Lodge Night, voted that this 66 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Lodge be remov'd from the House of Bro. Stone to the House of Bro: Sam'. Withered, y". Sign of the Bunch of Grapes in King street, and that it be held there next Lodge night. " "Fryday Sep': 7"": 1753, being Masters Lodge Night, Voted that the Sec"^: do send a summons to each Mem', of this Lodge, the day before Lodge Night. Voted that the Comm^. appointed to Revise the Laws of this Lodge, do also consider of some method to supply the Lodge with the proper furniture that is wanting. " "WHEREAS a Lodge of Masters was Constituted the 22^. of Decem- ber 5738, whereof our Right Worsh'. Bro. Henry Price was appointed the First Master, and whereas by the said Lodge a Committee of Three Viz': the R'. Worsh'. Bro". Benjamin HaUowell, Thomas Oxnard, and John Overing Esq"^., were chosen in order to draw up a body of By-Laws for the future order and government of the said Lodge, which Laws were then thought sufficient, approv'd of, and engrossed in the Lodge Book, for the Rule and Regulation of the said Lodge, but upon the setthng of our me- dium of currency (which was then undetermined and fluctuating) at a stated value, and other intervening incidents, the said Laws have been found not fully to answer their designed ends, THEREFORE upon a motion made to the chair the said Lodge was pleas'd to appoint The Rt. Worsh'. Bro'* Cha". Brockwell, Henry Price, Belthazar Bayard, Jere- miah Gridley, and Richard Gridley, as a Committee to supervise, add to, correct, and amend, the said By-Laws, as to them shoidd seem meet, and deliver them the next Lodge Night, for the approbation or amendment of the said Lodge, in obedience to which appointment the said Committee met and having duely consider'd the same now offer their Report as fol- lows, which were voted by the Lodge to be the standing By-Laws of the Lodge and order'd the same to be engrossed in the Book. Viz': 1"'. The proper Officers to be Elected are ^ j To enjoy their several Posts Twelve rp -rir J I Months; the Junior Warden to keep „ I Acco'. of the Reckoning, and be care- ts { tvl that it does not exceed Two Shil- ry I \ lings lawful money a night for each J Bro''. present. 2. No Brother to be rais'd a Master unless he has been a Fellow Craft Twelve Months, and a member of a Lodge in Boston for the same space, and to pay therefor Thirteen Shill^ and Four pence lawful money. But, if made in any Lodge that does not regularly communicate with the Grand Lodge in Boston by sending their charity to the Quarterly Com- THE MASTERS' LODGE 67 munication, then to pay for such raising Twenty Six Shill". and Eight pence lawful money, they having likewise been Fellow Crafts for Twelve Months; and this qualification not to be dispens'd with but by the vote, of at least three fourths of the members then present. 3^. Every Member to pay Six Shillings L:M. p. Quarter, and every Visiting Brother Two Shill'. p. Night. 4**'. No Motion, AppUcation, Memorial, or Pettition to the Chair nor any matter relating to the proceedings of the Lodge to be determined immediately, but a certain day at the discretion of the Lodge for discuss- ing the same, unless the occasion require immediate dispatch. 5*^: The Secretary to send Summons's to the Members at least the day before the Lodge Night. 6*^. Every Member Shall pay his Quarterage upon the First Night of the quarter, whereof notice to be given in the summons's the day before. 7*^: Any Member absenting himself from the Lodge Six Months upon re-entering to pay Three Shill". L:M. unless he has been out of the Prov- ince, and every Forreign Brother, upon being admitted a Member to pay also Three shillings L.M. besides his Quarterage. 8*: The Tyler to be paid One Shilling and Four pence L.M. each night for his attendance at the Lodge, Two Shillings for delivering the summons's, and One Shilling and Four pence from each Brother Rais'd in ^ ■ Charles Brockwell Henry Price Belthazar Bayard ) Committee. ' Jer: Gridley Rich**. Gridley "Fryday April 5*^: 1754, being Masters Lodge Night, Voted, that as we have not any stock, our R*. Worsh'. Mas', do beg the Grand Lodge to excuse our not sending Charity." "Fryday Dec^ 4*". 1761, voted thatBro': Jenkins, Bro^ Williams, & Bro"': Price, be a Committee to consider what shall be allowed Bro': Walley for his trouble in posting up the Lodge Books which were behind hand when he was chosen Secretary. " "Fryday April 2"*, 1762, being Masters Lodge night, Bro'. Blodget attended, was examined, unanimously voted to be rais'd a Masf & was accordingly rais'd and paid. Voted that, for one Quarter from this time, each present member at each meeting shall pay his Clubb, the Reck. & Tyler for that evening, in the room of paying Quarteridge. Bro" Tho* Brown, Tho. Thayes, Levy Jennings, Moses Pitcher, Bartholo'' Ballard & William Sheppard propos'd to be rais'd. " 68 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE "Fryday, NoV 5*^ 1762, being Masters Lodge, Bro' William Jackson, who stood a candidate was unanimously voted to be rais'd a Master Mason & was rais'd in due form. The Lodge voted that the sum of Forty Eight Shillings be paid Bro' Walley for his past services agreeable to the award of Committee w"^** were appointed for that purpose. " "Fryday, 6th Decb' 5765, being Masters Lodge Night, this being the Lodge preceding S' John the Evangelist, our R* Worsh' Master propos'd Bro. Abram Savage to succeed him as Master of this Lodge the ensuing Six Months who was accordingly ballotted in as such, and appointed Br" Joye S' Warden and Br" Wheelwright Jun. Warden. He propos'd Br° Gardner as Treasurer of the Lodge who ballotted in accordingly, Br" Lenox was unanimously chosen Tyler for the year ensuing Br° M'^Neal propos'd Br° Nath Patten and Br" Fleet propos'd Christ' Clark, both to be rais'd Masters. " "Fryday, '•2'* January 5767, 1^* in the Quarter, being Masters Lodge Night, Broth. Savage, the ^Master chosen the last Lodge Night, desired to resign that office on acco* of his ha\'ing the care of the first Lodge & a fur- ther appointment of the Grand Lodge, therefore nominated the R' Wor" Broth. John Cutler, Past IMaster of the Second Lodge, to succeed him for the year ensueing who was afterward unanimously ballotted in & invested in due form." "Fryday February 5*^ 1768, the Lodge being desirous that the instal- ment of our Grand Master Elect may be both decent & hon*"'*:, voted that the Master & Treasurer be appointed to provide a new sett of Jewells &c. as may be necessary for that purpose. " "Fryday Evening April 1768, voted that a Brother who is son of a Mason has no right to be rais'd before another who has been made a Mason before him. " "At a Master's Lodge held in Concert Hall January 16*^. 1781 B': William Burbeck, being propos'd for Master the ensuing year. Brother Prince inform'd the lodge that it was Brother Burbeck's desire they would proceed to a new choice, it being out of his power to serve. "B': Burbeck not being present, the lodge were Satisfy'd, with what was said, and made choice of B': Nat'. Patten as their Master. " "At a Masters Lodge held Jan^. 15 5783, voted that B": Seth Reed, Artenatus Moore, John Cathcart, Lemon, Bartley, Mervina, be rais'd to the Sublime Degree — & they were accordingly. " SAINT JOHN'S LODGE In the year 1783 a petition to the Grand Lodge was presented by John Cutler, Nath'. Patten, Job Prince, W™. Burbeck, and Mungo Mackay, acommitteeon behalf of the First and Second Lodges of St. John, show- ing that it had been inconvenient for them to meet in their respective capacities, that it would be for the benefit of Masonry that they be united in one Lodge, and that they would resign all powers by which they acted in those separate capacities, being desirous to form a complete and independent union. They, therefore, prayed that they, with such others as might think proper to join them, might be erected and constituted a regular Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, under the name, title, and designation of St. John's Lodge, and that Brother Nath'. Patten be appointed their Master. This petition appearing to the Grand Master as tending to the advancement of Ancient Masonry and the general good of the Craft, he granted the prayer thereof, and invested the Brethren named and their associates with all the powers and privileges of a regu- lar Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. " Preamble. At a Meeting of St. John's Lodge at Concert Hall, on Friday 14th Day of November 1783, a Committee of three Brethren viz*: Right WorshipfuU Brothers John Cutler & Nath'. Patten Esq''. & Brother Samuel Parkman were appointed to revise the By-Laws for the future government of this Lodge. The Committee having mett and taken into consideration the business of their appointment report as follows. First. That the last Wednesday in every month be the Stated Meeting of this Lodge. „ Second. This Lodge of St. John, under the jurisdiction of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, shall not exceed forty members, officers included; all of whom shall be Master Masons In case of a vacancy by the decease, removal, or exclusion, of a Member, a Brother made in the Lodge shall have the preference, who shall be one month proposed be- fore he is ballotted for; and may be admitted if not more than three nega- [69] 70 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE tives appear unless those who negative, at the request of the Master, give satisfactory reasons to the Lodge for his being rejected; if more negatives appear he is not to be balloted for again. Every Candidate made in this Lodge, on becoming a Member, is to pay Eighteen ShilUngs, but if Made under any other Lodge shall pay Thirty Six ShilUngs. Third. That annually on the Lodge evening preceeding the Festival of St. John the Evangelist shall be chosen the officers for the next year; not less than a vote of two thirds of the Members present shall be sufficient to estab- lish the Master & Treasurer; the Master in the Chair may at his option nominate his successor, who, if after election, should decline accepting the office, the nomination to revert to the Lodge, & the person whose name shall first reach the Master's ear after he shall call for a nomination shall be ballotted for, untill one be chosen and accepts. The new Master when in the chair shall select two of the Brethren who shall be Master Masons for his Wardens ; whom he shall present to the Lodge for their ap- probation, which having obtained, the Master shall invest them with their respective Jewells; the Lodge shall then proceed to the election of Treasurer, Secretary, Stewards, and Toilers, who must be Master Ma- sons. _, Fourth. A Committee shall be chosen on the night preceeding the choice of offi- cers to inspect & settle the accounts of the Treasurer and Secretary, and lay the same before the Lodge on the night of the choice of officers ; the Treasurer that may be chosen for the succeeding year shall call upon his predecessor and demand and receive of him all the property and stock of the Lodge intrusted to him, giving a receipt therefor; and make a regular and exact entry of them in a Book kept for that purpose; he shall Uke- wise give a receipt to the Secretary for all monies he may receive from time to time, making fair records of all his transactions. Fifth. The Secretary shall keep in his possession a Lodge Book, into which he shall faithfully record every transaction of the Lodge, and produce the same every Lodge night, for the inspection of the Members — he shall also keep a book in which shall be stated every Members acco'; he shall also minute the name of every Member, & Visitor that comes into the Lodge, and record the monies he receives of them against each Member's name in the Lodge Book — he shall fill a summons for each Member & deliver them sealed to the Toiler two days before the Lodge meets, under penalty of forfeiting his fees every evening he is deficient; he shall pay into the SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 71 hands of the Treasurer, every evening, all the monies he receives belong- ing to the Lodge, who shall give a receipt in the Lodge Book therefor; & the Secretary shall before the succeeding evening, deliver a copy of the proceedings to the Treasurer for which duty he shall be exempt from Quarterage & every other expence, & be entitled at the making of a Ma- son Six Shillings for every Brother admitted, or readmitted a Member three ShilUngs, for every certificate six Shillings — he must sign the By- Laws to entitle him to vote. „ Sixth. The Toilers shall call on the Secretary at least two days before the meet- ing of the Lodge for the summons and shall leave one at the dwelUng house of each Member the day before the Lodge meets. They shall attend the Lodge in proper season & shall be ready to do all manner of duty re- quired of them that relates to the Lodge; for which they shall receive four Shillings & six pence every Lodge night, or other Masonic ceremony; they shall also be entitled each of them at the making of a Mason to 3/ but if they neglect to warn the Members, or refuse doing every duty of the Lodge, they shall forfeit their fees every evening they are deficient. Seventh. At the opening of the Lodge when the Brethren are seated the Master shall enquire if any brother has anything to propose to the Lodge, for the benefit of Masonry; that if any proposals are made, they may be de- bated on, in the course of the evening; Members only are permitted to make proposals, & no Brother to speak more than twice on the same sub- ject, without special leave from the Master, and when speaking shall stand up & address himself to the Chair; no Brother shall interrupt an- other whilst speaking. ^ When any Member proposes a candidate to be made a Mason, he shall deposit five Dollars into the hands of the Secretary & if accepted it shall be in part payment for the expence of making; if he does not appear, the money shall be forfeited for the benefit of the Lodge; but if he appears & is rejected, the money to be returned; the Secretary shall not enter the candidate's name on the Lodge Book, tUl he receives the deposits. Ninth. Every Candidate proposed to be made a Mason if an inhabitant of this Town, shall stand proposed a month before he is balloted for, but a stranger, or one who is obliged to leave the Town, may be admitted the same night, but when ballotted for, if two negatives appear he shall be rejected; if one only appears he shall be balloted for a second time; & if the negative still appears, he shall be referred to the next Lodge night 72 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE for further information & may be then admitted at the discretion of the Lodge; unless the Brother who put in the negative gives sufficient reason for his being rejected; Candidates made in a special Lodge shall pay the expence of the evening, over and above the fees for making and no per- son shall be made a Mason under twenty one years of age. Tenth. Every accepted candidate shall for his making & crafting pay the sum of fourteen dollars & for raising to the subUme degree the further sum of four dollars, together with the Secretaries & Toilers fees, & any Brother not made in this Lodge, shall on being raised, pay the sum of six dollars. „ Eleventh. Each member shall pay to the Secretary nine shiUings a quarter during his membership, which shall cease on his neglecting to attend or to pay his Quarterage two successive quarters, unless an excuse satisfactory to the Lodge be given ; & every visiting Brother shall pay to the Secretary three shUlings each visit; no Brother shall depart the Lodge without leave from the Chair, & paying the Secretary his demand. Twelfth. Should any Brother behave indecently or unbecoming a Mason by not regarding the Master when he calls to order during the time the Lodge is open, or in the Lodge room after the Lodge is closed, he shall suffer such penalty as the Lodge shall determine ; & should he refuse to submit to the decision of the Lodge he shall be excluded until he makes satis- faction; no Brother shall presume to smoke, talk of indifferent matters, or get into private committees, during the time that the Master is ad- mitting a person into any degree of Masonry; and every Brother shall continue in the Lodge room except those appointed by the !M aster to pre- pare the candidate; and stand up and behave with decency and good order. „_ Ihihteenth. That a certificate be granted by the Secretary to any Brother made in this Lodge, having been passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft, which certificate is to be given under the seal of this Lodge, signed by the Mas- ter, Wardens, Treasurer & Secretary; & countersigned by the Grand Secretary, he paying therefor six shillings for the benefit of this Lodge, exclusive of the Secretary's fees, & the cost of the certificate. Fourteenth. The funds of this Lodge shall never be spent on any occasion whatever; the interest only arising therefrom shall be appUed to Charitable pur- ,,-< t \3^ ■T'^ fe»- ^ B 1 ^Hj E^- ^ rS y t -''^^^H i- "^ fr-'^^H ■_*. T*- ■i.-4 , C "^ ■fl ■*' \w- ! I tl -n; I ROBERT XK\\iMAX SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 73 poses, agreeably to the Principles of Masonry; and it shall be the Duty of the Treasurer, at the close of each year, to reserve for that purpose the interest of the preceding year; & should no occasion for the applica- tion thereof occur, in the course of the ensuing year, the same shall then be added to and become a part of the funds. The foregoing By-Laws being read & debated upon were unanimously voted to be By-Laws for the future government of this Lodge." John Cutler Mungo Mackay John Flumin Ja': Jackson W". Donnison Samuel Parkman Job Prince JN°. Deverel Amos Windship Joachim Von Exterr Joshua Thomas William Dix Shubael Bell Elna Hayt Jam*. L. Homer James Campbell William Jarvis Geo. Blake Eben^ Niles William AUine Thomas Fobes William Reed Abel Wheelock William Baylis Natli^ .Johnson Cornelius Coolidge Francis J. Oliver John Mackay William Morrisy Samuel Dunn Master Thomas Dennie S.W. William Shaw J.W. Thomas Farrington Sec'. John Foster Williams Lewis Hayt Dudley Coleman Lawson Denet Fortunatus Tallen David Everett William Healy Samuel Cogneau John B. Hammatt Charles Clement Francis Welch Tho^ Burley John Proctor James Cutler John May Jun*^. John Russell John Aug. Parkman Eliphalet Hale Jo^ Dix David Wier John Ward Gurley Ebenezer Farley John Williams R. G. Shaw Ja'. Phillips Samuel Liveridge Davis Whitman "St. John's Lodge held 21 Nov' 5791 at Brother Colmans for the choice of Officers nominate Brother Dennie for Master of this Lodge but 74 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE declined. The R. W. Samuel Ihinn was then unanimously chosen & Accepted." "September the 24 5792. The Officers of St. John's Lodge taking into consideration the situation of the Town of Boston relative to the Small Pox have thought fit to postpone the Regular Meeting which was to have been held on Wednesday Evening 26*'' Day of September to the last Wednesday in October next." "October 29*^ 5792. The Officers of St. John's Lodge have thought fit to postpone their Regular Meeting to the last Wednesday in Novem- ber next for the same reason as is set forth in the last Record." " St. John's Lodge held at Concert HaU December 26 5792 R. W. Bro. Samuel Dunn balloted for, and unanimously chosen Master. Brother John Jones & Robert Newman chosen Toilers for the year ensuing with directions for their attending More Strictly to their Duty." ROBERT NEWMAN was the youngest of four sons of Thomas New- man, a Boston merchant of excellent Enghsh descent. From the begin- ning of the troubles with the mother country the family was strongly patriotic. Their cousin, Isaiah Thomas, was the bold editor of the Mas- sachusetts Spy, and both in his office, which was a rendezvous for the leaders of the day, and in the ranks of the North End mechanics headed by Paul Revere, who had been a schoolmate of the older sons, Robert Newman early became known as a young fellow to be trusted. The con- stant watch kept upon the British in Boston had convinced the patriots of a movement to be made on the night of the 18th of April (1775) ; the signals which should send the message to the Charlestown side were agreed upon and Robert Newman, agile, daring and famihar from boy- hood with Christ Church (commonly referred to as North Church), was ready for the dangerous task. That evening he sat quietly at his window waiting, as prearranged, to be secretly notified by a friend outside of the moment to act, when, to divert any suspicion of the English officers quartered upon the family, he took a candle and went to his room, where he climbed out of a back window upon a shed and dropped to the street. He joined his friend, reached the church, chmbed the tower in the darkness and made the sig- nals. Then, coming down and leaving the church by a rear window, he gained his chamber as he left it. He has been described as a brave, ambitious youth, eager to conquer a place in the world despite the changed fortunes of his family, but he was forced by accident while still young to give up all hope of an active life. The post of sexton of Christ Church, taken as a temporary makeshift, became a permanency, with some small offices of a pubUc nature, and he SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 75 grew into a serious man whose quiet dignity of manner rarely relaxed except in the society of a few intimate friends, most of whom were men of value in the community. Like many repressed natures, he seems to have been a man of strong attachments, and his chief interests outside of his family were his church and the Masonic fraternity. His nearest friends were Colonel Edward Proctor, a Revolutionary oflBcer and prom- inent man of a£Fairs, and Henry Fowle, one of the earliest and most prominent members of Knight Templary in Massachusetts. Brother Newman is buried in tomb No. 27, Copps Hill Burying Ground, on the Snow Hill street side. "St. John's Lodge, held at Concert Hall Sept. 25, 5793, Mr. Simeon Wyman was made a Mason, Viz*, that he is to serve three years as a Toiler & receive for his services the customary fees for each evenings at- tendance, if in the course of the time mentioned he shall see fit to pay the customary fees for being made, he shall be excused from further attendance." "St. John's Lodge held at Concert Hall Jan''. 28* 5795 Josiah Quincy unanimously elected to be made a Mason." "St. John's Lodge Concert Hall 25 Jan''. 1797, voted that a Commit- tee be appointed to wait on the most Worshipful Grand Master (Paul Revere) to thank him for his poUte & fraternal address deUvered this evening & to request of him a copy of the same for the Records." "St John's Lodge September 30'*' 5798, Entered appe Lodge was opened, and on account of the prevailing sickness the Brethren not being able to attend the Lodge was closed until the next Lodge Night." "St. John's Lodge, held at Concert Hall Jan^^ 30 1799, Bro. Sam^ W. Hunt in the Chair Pro Tem. Upon the reading of a paper proposing the erecting of a Publick Building for Dancing Assemblies, Masonic Lodges &c. Voted that Bros. Tho". Dennie, Br. Sam'. W. Hunt, & Br. S. Bell, be a Committee, and they hereby are authorized to subscribe for & in behalf of the Lodge for shares in said Building not exceeding two." "St. John's Lodge Concert Hall Nov'. 27 5799, voted that Br': Dennie, Br. Hunt, & Br. Dunn, be a Committee to confer with Massa- chusetts Lodge upon the subject of a union with this Lodge." "S*. John's Lodge at Concert Hall Jan''. 13 1800, the Committee ap- pointed to confer with Massachusetts Lodge upon the subject of a union with this Lodge, reported that they had had a conference with a Com- mittee of said Lodge, & they were wilhng to unite with St. John's Lodge on condition that this Lodge will adopt their method of working. Whereupon. Voted that, as it would be unconstitutional for this Lodge to relinquish 76 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE its present method of working, this Lodge cannot upon any considera- tion whatever agree to unite with Massachusetts Lodge upon the terms which they have ofiFered. Voted that on the next regular Lodge night suitable respect in Masonic Style be paid by this Lodge to the Memory of our late Illustrious Brother George Washington, and that a Committee be appointed to make ar- rangements and, if they think proper, to appoint some suitable person, being a Brother, to dehver an Eulogy upon the occasion, and also to invite some clergyman to attend and take a part in the ceremony. Brothers Bell, Dennie, Johnson, and Hunt, were appointed a Commit- tee for the purpose." "St. John's Lodge at Concert Hall Tuesday Evening Feby. 4 5800, this being the evening appointed to pay Masonic Honours to the Mem- ory of the Illustrious Washington, the Lodge being opened upon the first step of Masonry, the Chaplain & Orator with the Officers of the Grand Lodge & brethren in^nted entered the Hall and took their seats. The Rev**. Mr. Murray introduced the solemnities of the evening by prayer. An Ode adapted to the occasion was sung by Br. Bowman. The Entered Apprentices Lodge was then closed and after the brethren, who had not received the Subhme Degree, retired to the Ante-Chamber a Masters Lodge was opened and a Masters Toast given from the Chair. The Mas- ters Lodge then closed and the Entered Apprentices Lodge was again opened, the brethren who had retired returned to the Hall and after some refreshment, an elegant and sublime eulogy in honor of the Illus- trious Washington was pronounced by Br. George Blake, and several odes & songs were sung by Brothers Eaton, Bowman & Ohver." "S*. John's Lodge Concert Hall March 26 5800, voted that a copy of the Eulogj' on the SubUme Virtues of Washington (pronounced in this Lodge by B"^. George Blake) handsomely bound, together with a Golden Medal, be transmitted to the Grand Lodge of England, accompanied with a handsome address, and that R. W. B"". Tho*. Dennie, W. M., B's. Sam^ Dunn, R. W. Br'. Sam^ Parkman, B''. Cornelius Coolidge, & B'. John Ward Gurley be a committee to form an address and transmit them accordingly." 1800, Dec. 2, "Voted that the Deacons be now chosen, and that at every future annual choice of officers such officers be chosen." "St. John's Lodge Special at James Vilas, No. 17 Court Street Thurs- day Evening 15 Nov'. 5804, voted that the M. W. Bro. Samuel Dunn, Bfo. Shubael Bell, Bro. Rob*. G. Shaw, Bro. John Kennedy, Bro. Thomas Burley, Bro. Samuel Nye, & Bro. John May, be a committee to draft and bring forward a plan for the purpose of erecting a Masonic Hall SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 77 in Boston and that they be authorized to confer with any persons who may be engaged on any similar occasion and that they report the next Lodge Night." John May became a member in 1801, was appointed Steward in 1803, and was appointed Marshal in 1804, being the first to hold this office. He was born May 4, 1778, the son of Col. John May, who commanded the First or Suffolk Regiment of Boston in the Revolution. HediedMarch 16, 1823, and was buried in tomb numbered 124 Central Ground on Boston Common March 17, 1823, but his remains were removed to the Samuel & Ephraim May tomb No. 131, same ground, and again removed to the Samuel May lot. Forest Hills Cemetery, in 1853. "S*. John's Lodge, Concert hall Nov. 3 5807, Regular Meeting, Sec- ond in Quarter, voted to confer with Mount Lebanon Lodge & ascertain as to the nights of meeting. Also to ascertain the expence at which S*. John's Lodge now meet & what will be the probable expence of meeting in Masons Hall & to report at the Next Meeting." " S*. John's Lodge, Concert Hall Dec. 1-5807, Regular Meeting, Sec- ond in Quarter, voted that the sash & apron imported by B'. Lewis Hunt be considered the uniform of St. John's Lodge & the Members of S*. John's Lodge be requested to weare the same." "S*. John's Lodge, Concert Hall Oct. 4 5808, Regular Meeting, First in Quarter, Resolved that St. John's Lodge think it highly derogatory to the character of a good Mason to hold communication with any clandes- tine Mason and that no person who holds communication with any clan- destine Lodge, Chapter, or Association, knowing them to be such, shall be admitted to a seat in St. John's Lodge, and whereas an association of men hold meetings at Roxbury under the title of Washington Incamp- ment & have presumed to rank as Masons and assumed the right of con- ferring the higher orders of Masonry, to which they are by no means en- titled, therefore Resolved that all communication between said Associa- tion & the Members of S*. John's Lodge be utterly prohibited." " S*. John's Lodge, Exchange Buildings April 4 5809, Regular Meeting, 1' in Quarter, the subscribers being associated as members of the Wash- ington Encampment at Roxbury for the purpose of conferring various degrees in Masonry in a way & manner which we are now conscious are contrary to the principles and ancient usages of Masonry & totally sub- versive of the harmony & propriety of the Craft, do most hartyly re- nounce & abandon said association forever, and freely confess this our error and solemrdy ingage to conform to the Edicts and Regulations of the Grand Lodge and constitutions of Masonry in future & request to be hereafter to be conduced as intitled to the privileges & hospital- 78 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE ities of Masonry & to our ancient standing among faithful Masons & Brethren." Here follow the names of twenty members of the Washington En- campment. "S*. John's Lodge, Exchange Buildings, Celebration of the Festival of Holy St. John by St. John's Lodge Boston June 24th A. L. 5809, the Lodge opened at the Exchange Coffee House at 11 o'clock A. M. and at one o'clock moved in procession to the Kings Chapell where divine service was performed by the R'. Wor. and Rev**. Bro. Asa Eaton and an appropriate address was deUvered by the Worshipful Bro. Shaw." " S'. John's Lodge, Exchange Hall, 23 Dec'. 1810, on motion from Bro. Hammatt a committee was appointed consisting of R. W. Masters Bro. Bell & Bro. Hammatt to consider the expediency of estabUshing a Char- ity Fund in St. John's Lodge & the means proper to effect it." "S*. John's Lodge, Exchange Hall, 15"> Jan''. 5811, R. W. JN°. Baker Master, voted that Bro". Shub'. Bell, Ja'. Baker & JN°. Dixwell be a Committee to present the thanks of the Lodge to the R. W. P. M. Bro. Baker for his meritorious services during his being in the Chair; & request a copy of his address thanking him at the same time for his ele- gant present of three brazen Candlesticks accompanied with appropriate globular lamps." "S*. John's Lodge, Exchange HaU, 5 March 5811, the Committee ap- pointed to take into consideration the expediency of establishing a Charity Fund having attended to that duty begs leave to report that they find the Lodge is now possessed of $326.66 and that in their opin- ion it is expedient and will be highly honorable to S*. John's Lodge to establish that fund under the name of S*. John's Lodge Charity Fund." "S*. John's Lodge, Exchange Hall, 2d April 1811, the Treasurer re- ported that he had received the sum of fifty dollars for the use of the Charity Fund from the managers of the Theatre being the net proceeds of a Benefit Night for that Institution." "S*. John's Lodge, Exchange Hall, April 7 5812, on motion made by R. W. Bro. JN°. B. Hammatt it was Voted that the name of the donor of the brazen columns be engraved on the same." "Exchange Hall, 7 May 5812, present the R. W. Master, Wardens, Treasurer & Secretary, Deacons, Stewards, Toiler & Marshal, together with the major part of the Members of St. John's Lodge, The Past Mas- ters & other Brethren with the Chaplain all clothed in the regaha of their order, assembled for the purpose of celebrating the anniversary of the Charity Fimd of the Lodge in the Lodge Room at 7 o'Clock P. M. where they formed in procession & proceeded to the Ball Room of the Exchange SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 79 Coffee House, where an excellent Oration, written & delivered on the occasion by Bro. John Lathrop Jr., & a concert under the direction of Bro. Hewitt was performed by the Members of the Theatrical Orchestra who kindly volunteered their services for the occasion. The whole ap- peared to be highly gratifying to a numerous & respectable audience as well as honourable to the fraternity by whom the proceeds was applied to increase a fund established for the benefit of poor & distressed Masons their widows & orphans. The Sum of 200 Dollars was collected & placed in the hands of the Treasurer for the use of the Charity Fund. The Secretary was directed to present the Thanks of the Lodge to Bro. Lathrop for his excellent address & request a copy of the same for the Records of the Lodge. The Secretary was also directed to present a letter of thanks in behalf of the Lodge to Bro. Hewitt & the several Musical Gentlemen who vol- unteered their services on the occasion. Also to Mr*. Rowson for a Song written by her for the occasion & sung by Mr. Rowson in a masterly stile a copy of which the Secretary is to put on the files of the Lodge & record the same." Inserted in this volume of records is a newspaper clipping cut from a paper, bearing date May 6, 1812, as follows : " MASONIC CHARITABLE ANNIVERSARY MEETING OF ST. JOHN'S LODGE Will be celebrated at the BaU-Room of the Exchange Coffee House in Boston, THIS EVENING, the 6th of May, 1812, with an ORATION and CONCERT The Concert under the direction of Br. Hewitt. The following gentlemen have kindly volunteered their Services Mr. Hewitt, Leader of the Orchestra, Messrs. Mallet, Drake, Wood, Cavetano, Granger, Senior, Stockwell, Boquet, Drake, Pilkington, Granger, Jr., Bennet, Shaffer, Malley, Jr., Assisted by several Gentle- men Amateurs who have also volunteered their assistance. 80 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Overture Song Concerto Glee Quartette ORDER OF THE PERFORMANCE (Zaide) Winter (As Bums the Charger) Shield To be sung by Mr. DRAKE, accompanied on the Trumpet by an Amateur (Piano Forte) Mr. STOCKWELL (Glorion; ApoUo) 'WEBBER (Vioha) Messrs. HEWITT, &c. New Masonic Song Bv an Amateur written for the occasion ORATION, By Brother JOHN LATHROP Jun. Esq Concertante Song (]Masonic) Glee Red Cross Knights Medley Overture Duet (All's well) Minvetto Masonic Song (Hail Masonrj') BATTLE OF PRAGUE, accompanied with Trumpet and KETTLE Drums PLEYEL MR. MALLET CALCOTT HEWITT SHIELD HAYDEN Chorused * The humane Public in general, and the Members of the Fraternity in particular, are respectfully invited to patronize this Charitable Insti- tution, The Ladies are like'n'ise requested to grace the performance with their presence. Tickets at SI. each, may be had of C. EDWARDS, Sec- retary, No. 4 Devonshire Street and at the Bar of the Exchange Coffee House, The Proceeds will be appropriated towards increasing a Charity Fund lately established for the benefit of all worthy and distressed Ma- sons, their Widows and Orphans. And they who late in silence pined, Rehef and comfort now shall find. ** The doors will be opened at a quarter before 7, and the performance to commence at 3^ past 7 precisely ** NOTICE TO BRETHREN S*. John's Lodge will be opened in their Lodge Room, at 7 o'clock pre- cisely, and move in procession to the Ball Room at half past 7 o'clock, Officers of Lodges are requested to wear their Jewels. GEXER.\L JAMES MILLER SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 81 AN ORIGINAL SONG. WKITTEN FOB THE ANNIVERSARY MEETING OF ST. John's lodge IN AID OF THEIR CHARITY FUND. CHARITY. When first the Great Architect, Master of all. From chaos bade rise this terrestrial ball, The chorus of rapture resounded above, As he gave the first mandate for union and love. Then here let us join, in a strain so divine. And ever be ready, determined and steady. Our brotherly union a friendship to prove. Chorus — Then here let us join, &c. What's Love but a link in the chain from above; What's friendship? what's pity.!* what's mercy? but love, And what the great word that conveys all the rest? 'Tis Charity, ever in blessing twice blest. Then here let us join, in a duty divine. For Charity ready, determined and steady. Still true to the dictates to bless and be blest. Chorus — Then here let us join, &c. Who feels this blest impulse, to mortals so dear? Who cheers the lone widow; and wipes off the tear? Who raises the mourner, the orphan protects? 'Tis the true loyal Mason, who never neglects With fervour to join, in a work so divine. With heart and hand ready, united and steady. Nor ever the cry of the helpless rejects. Chorus — With fervour to join, &c. Say what is the bond by which Masons are join'd And what is the motive should rule in the mind? 'Tis the square of true honor whence none should remove. And the unbounded circle of Brotherly Love. Then here let us join, the command is divine, See ye love one another, as brother loves brother, 'Tis the test which the faith of true Masons will prove. Chorus — Then here let us join, &c. 82 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Behold from the sky a bright cherub descends, She calls on her brothers, her fathers, her friends; 'Tis Charity; hail her! and freely be given The offering, tho' small, is accepted by Heaven. Then here let us join, 'tis a work most divine, To cheer a sad brother, or poor widowed mother. And fulfils the command by our Greatmaster given. Chorus — Then here let us join, &c. Written by Mrs. Susannah Rowson, and sung by her husband. Brother WUliam Rowson of The Massachusetts Lodge." "St. John's Lodge, Exchange Hall, 6 Oct". 5812, the Treasurer re- ported that he had invested the money belonging to the Charity Fund of the Lodge in United States stock to the amount of two hundred dollars. On motion of R. W. Bro. Swift it was proposed & unanimously agreed to that the Lodge should take six copies of the Masonic Anthology for its use & that each member should subscribe for one copy. On the motion of Bro. Bell it was voted that a committee of two persons should be appointed to collect material for the said Anthology and R. W. Bro" Bell & Dickson were chosen for that duty." "St. John's Lodge, Exchange Hall, Special Meeting, 17 Oct° 1812, on motion of R. W. Bro: Bell it was voted that R. W. Bro: Baker be a committee to collect and receive any donation of books offered to the Lodge towards forming a Masonic Library & that the Freemasons' Maga- zine now in possession of the Lodge shall be half bound & the R. W. Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay the expence for doing the same as well as the subscription price for it now due Mess". Bradford & Read." "St. John's Lodge, Exch^. Hall, Tuesday Ev^. July '27^^ 5813, Don Francisco Lopez was made an Entered Apprentice. Bro. Pemius & another Spanish Bro. acted as interpreters between the officers of the Lodge and Don Francisco Lopez, he being unable to speak the English Language." "St. John's Lodge, Tuesday Evening, Dec''. 6 5814, Bro. Gen'. James Miller proposed as member of St. John's Lodge." JAMES MILLER was born in New Hampshire and appointed to the Army therefrom. He was commissioned as Major of the 4th Infantry, 8 July, 1808, as Lt. Colonel of the 5th Infantry, 30 Nov., 1810, as Colonel of the 21^' Infantry, 9 March, 1814, and as Brigadier General, 25th July, 1814, for distinguished service at Niagara, receiving therefor a gold medal from Congress. Governor of Arkansas 1819-1825. Collector of the port of Salem 1825-1849. Died in Temple, N. H., July 7, 1851. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 83 "St. John's Lodge, Exchange Hall, Tuesday Eve*. Mar. 14"* 5815, a communication was received from John Soley Grd. Sec. Grd. Lodge Mass. in regard to prisoners of war in distress. $30 was appropriated from St. John's Lodge." "St. John's Lodge, Ex. Hall, Tuesday Evening March 21-5815, Mr. WilUam Meriton an officer of the Royal Navy of Great Britain — dis- pensation — voted and enterred apprentice degree." "St. John's Lodge, Exchange Hall, Sept. 5815, Mr. Manuel Ariaza (Entered apprentice Fellow Craft) Broth. Canera acting as interpreter the candidate being a Spaniard." "St. John's Lodge, Exchange Building, Masons Hall, Tuesday Oct'. 5816, Lt. And^. Fitz Hugh U. S. N. elected. Lt. W". Berry U. S. N. candidate for election said to be not 21 years old — committee appointed to see about it." "St. John's Lodge, Exchange Coffee House, Masons Hall, February 4 -5817, R. W. Charles C. Nichols Master, William Leverett S. W., Wm. G. Hewes J. W., Joshua Simonds Tr. pro tem, B. Huntington Sec. Bro. Rev**. Cheever Felch made a member." WELLLySi A. LEVERETT was admitted to membership in 1813, was Junior Warden in 1816, Senior Warden in 1817, and Worshipful Master in 1819. His descendants presented to the Lodge Monday evening. May 7, 1906, his apron and Past Master's Jewel with an inscription thereon. "St. John's Lodge, Exchange Buildings, Masons Hall, Mar. 4, 5817, Samuel Eveleth and Capt. Richard Urann — Master Masons made. Bro. P. A. J. P. Jones U. S. A. admitted." "St. John's Lodge, Masons Hall, Exchange C. House, Boston May 20, 5817. This meeting called for the special purpose of passing & raising Bro. Jose Correa D. Paiva one of the suite of the Minister Plenipoten- tiary from Pernambuco (S. A.). Bros. Miller & Story were appointed a committee to wait upon the Minister & Suite and inform them that the Lodge was in session and ready to receive them. They were accordingly introduced and rec'd in due form. Bro. Jose Correa D. Paiva who had received the first degree in South America was balloted for and unani- mously accepted for the Second and Third degree in the Lodge, a dispen- sation being granted by the D. G. M. for that purpose, and was passed to Fellow Craft and raised to sublime degree of Master Mason." "Regular Meeting of St. John's Lodge, Boston, March 3d 5818, Bro. Cyrus Aldenand Bro. Alex'. TownsdendEsq.,Adm. Member of Lodge. Mr. Samuel Huntington, a Gentlemen res in Zoernel Hayti, St. Domingo — Dispensation" "Regular Communication of St. John's Lodge — Masons Hall Ex- 84 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE change Coffee House, Boston, Nov. 3d, 5818. Lodge opened on the En- tered Apprentice's Degree. Proceeded to initiate Mr. Samuel Dana. While passing through some of the ceremonies the alarm was given that the building, that Grand Structure, the Exchange Coffee House, was on fire which we were soon compelled to beheve by the room being filled with smoke. The Lodge was then closed without ceremony and by the time the Jewells and some of the most valuable articles of furniture could be saved the building was all in flames. Notwithstanding the Masonic Hall was situated on the sixth story of the building and the roof of the building was all in flames, by the exertions and daring risk of the lives of the members and visitors, most of the valuable property of aU the Lodges was saved. This evening was appropriated by S'. John's Lodge for the annual visitation of the Grand Lodge which drew a large con- course of visitors to witness the dreadful calamity, who were very active in rescuing the property from destruction. At the time the alarm of fire was given the District D. G. Master & suite were in the visitors'room pre- paring to visit St. John's Lodge." The Exchange Coffee House, located in Congress Square, once known by the name of Half Square Court, was a large building seven stories in height, and was completed in 1 808 at a cost of half a miUion dollars . The front of the building was ornamented by a Corinthian pediment. A num- ber of Masonic Lodges occupied the upper stories. It was the leading hotel in the city. "Annual Meeting of Saint John's Lodge, Boston, Dec"^. 26th, 5818, the Committee of three members of the Lodge to ascertain the loss by the late fire reported that from the best information in their possession to obtain they value the property lost at the lowest estimate Five hun- dred & eighty eight Dollars. It consisted of the following effects: Master's Pedestal & Chair $60.00 Altar & Cushion 45.00 Treasurer's & Secretary's Desks ) 30.00 & Pedestals j Tables, Drapery, Wardens' Pedestals ) 185.00 Lamps, Candlesticks, &c. / Two dozen chairs, 48.00 Transparences & Floorings, 90.00 3 large candlesticks 30.00 Furniture, Carpets, & Regalia 100.00 „ J $588.00 Saved : Portraits of Washington & Dunn — Jewells — Book Case — Paintings SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 85 of Fellow Craft Degree — Book of Constitutions, Mallets, 2 Wands, Trunk with Records & Charter, and last though not least our two great lights in Masonry with the Compass & Square. Past Master Charles C. Nichols voted honorary member of St. John's. " "St. John's Lodge — Salem St. Academy, Tuesday Eve — 7 o'clock, many members present, also officers of the M. W. G. Lodge assembled to pay respect to our deceased Brother Shubael Bell and one of their Past Wardens & permanent members. A procession was formed and pro- ceeded to Christ Church — Church draped in black. Prayer & services of the evening by our worthy & Rev. Bros. Asa Eaton & Chever Pelch — Eulogy by R. W. Bro. Saml. Le Knapp Esq. Dirge on the Organ by Mr. T. P. Taylor. Members wore crape on left Arm for 30 days. " In 1815 Shubael Bell presented a marble bust of Washington to Christ Church, where it is still in place. Shubael Bell died May 30, A.D. 1819, aged 53. "St. John's Lodge, Masons Hall, Ann St. Boston Nov. 7th A.L. 5820, the committee appointed to confer with the committee of other Lodges on the subject of procuring a place for the future meeting of the Masonic Institutions in Boston, report: The Most Wor. Grand Lodge had hired the upper stories of the Old State House for that purpose at a rent of Six Hundred Dollars per annum on a conditional lease of ten years. Treasurer of M.W.G. Lodge request- ing St. John's Lodge to pay Two Hundred Dollars as their proportion for fitting the New Hall in the Old State House. Voted that the committee of finance be authorized to pay to the Grand Lodge the sum assessed on St. John's Lodge." Masons' Hall was taken down in May 1895. The first town house was erected on the site of the Old State House in 1657. It was destroyed by fire in 1711; was rebuilt immediately by the Province, County, and Town; and Dec. 9, 1747, again was injured by fire. The second and third stories were rented by the Grand Lodge in 1820 and were dedicated on March 14, 1821. Eleven Masonic bodies met in this building from 1820 to 1830, when the lease was cancelled, as the city de- sired to occupy it for city business. "St. John's Lodge (regular) Sept. 7th A.L. 5824, a letter of invitation from the R. W. Master to Gen'. Lafayette, in behalf of the Lodge, re- questing a visit from him, & his answer were read from the Chair, and the Secretary was directed to place them both upon the records. On motion of Bro. White voted the answer of Gen'. Lafayette be preserved in a hand- some frame, & suspended in some part of Masons Hall. " 86 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Copy of the letter of invitation to the R. W. Marie Paul Joseph Yves Gilbert Mottier de Lafayette, referred to in the preceding Records: "City of Boston Aug*. 25* A.L. 5824. It having been represented to the undersigned the Master of St. John's Lodge that the Ancient Fraternity of Free & Accepted Masons has the honour of enrolling among its members the illustrious name of Lafay- ette & the officers and Members of said Lodge having expressed their ardent desire to Meet their highly revered and distinguished Brother in the Masonick Sanctuary the Undersigned Most cordially and respect.'ully invites the Right Worshipful Gen. Lafayette to honour St. John's Lodge With his presence on Saturday evening Next at 8 o Clk. or on any other evening during his stay in this City Which May be More convenient or agreeable to him. The Undersigned also respectfully informs Gen^ Lafayette that St. John's Lodge is the oldest Masonick Institution on this Continent and Was once Visited by his late illustrious Companion in Arms our M. Wor- shipful Bro. George Washington, The undersigned begs leave Most respectfully to assure Gen'. Lafay- ette of the esteem, veneration & love, Which he entertains for his person and character. „. , bigned Joseph Eveleth Master of St. John's Lodge. General Lafayette. " Copy of Gen. Lafayette's reply: "Boston Aug*. 29 1824 I have an apology to offer to the Venerable Master of the first Lodge on the Continent of America for My not having answered yesterday his Most Kind note. I hope he will do me the justice to think it has been an error not an intentional fault. Happy I would be to be admitted into the presence of the Most Venerable Lodge And while it becomes impossible for me to enjoy this gratification before I leave town Tuesday morning I will avail myself of the Much valued invitation, to sohcit that favour, on My return from the Southern States before I leave the American Shore. I beg the venerable Master to accept My respectful & dutiful acknowl- edgement. g.^^^^ Joseph Eveleth Esq'. " Lafayette SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 87 "St. John's Lodge, Boston Oct'. 5 A.L. 5824, R.W. Brother White, Chairman of a Committee appointed at the last meeting of the Lodge to get the answer of Gen\ Lafayette to the invitation of the Lodge framed, reported that the committee had fulfilled their duty & the answer so framed was suspended in the Hall. " "St. John's Lodge Feb. 1 A.L. 5825, the R.W. Master read the follow- ing letter: R. W. Master In addition to that respect which St. John's Lodge has been pleased to manifest towards our distinguished Brother Gen'. Lafayette by inviting him to partake of their friendship & hospitality and the very happy & acceptable manner which he was pleased to reply to it, I beg leave to offer as a further testimony of the high sense we entertain of him, as a Mason, a Christian & a Patriot & for all those virtues for which he is so eminently distinguished, that St. John's Lodge, the most ancient & first chartered Lodge in the United States of America, do admit receive & ac- knowledge him as an Honorary Member. Also move that a Special Com- mittee be appointed to communicate the same and request his accept- ance of the honour intended him. Yours Affy. C. C. Nichols. This proposition being sustained by the Lodge the following Brethren were nominated & appointed by the Chair as the committee : The R.W. Master Joseph Eveleth, Francis J. Oliver, Esq., John Dixwell, C. Nichols, & Ferdinand E. White, P. Masters. " "Regular, St. John's Lodge, June 7 A. L. 5825, In consequence of an invitation from the Chair the Committee chosen to communicate the vote of Honorary Membership of Gen. Lafayette were charged to ascer- tain when it will be convenient for him to honour St. John's Lodge With a visit, & to make the necessary arrangements for his reception in such an event. It was proposed by the Chair, & voted To add two more mem- bers to the Committee to communicate with Gen'. Lafayette & the R. W. Master nominated the Secy. Tho^ Payson & the W. Sam'. Eveleth." "Copy of a Certificate of Honorary Membership presented by the Committee of St. John's Lodge to General Lafayette agreeable to a vote passed by the Lodge Feb''. 1'*. A. L. 5825. To all the Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons throughout the World, Greeting, 88 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Be it Made Known by these Presents That at a regular Meeting of St. John's Lodge, held at Masons Hall in Boston, United States of America, on the evening of Feb''. 1*'. Anna Lucis 5825, it Was unanimously Voted. That in consideration of the sentiment of cordial afiFection for his per- son, profound veneration for his character, hvely gratitude for his serv- ices, and deep sympathy for his sacrifices and sufferings in the cause of humanity cherished by the oflScers and members of Saint John's Lodge towards their R. W. Brother the Dlustrious General Lafayette, as a man, a Mason & a patriot, they did themselves the pleasure to admit and acknowledge him an Honorary Member of this Ancient Lodge (the first chartered in the United States) and to proffer him all the Rights & Privileges appertaining to such Membership. Witness our Master & Wardens under the Seal of the Lodge at Boston on this Seventh day of June, A.L. 5825." "A Special Meeting of the Lodge was called and held in Faneuil Hall the 17th June A.L. 5825, by order of the R.W. Master and under the charge of the W. Sam'. Eveleth, uniting with the G. Lodge and many other Masonic Bodies from this and many of the other States in a splen- did procession to assist the M.W.G. Lodge in laying the Corner Stone of the Bunker Hill Monument. This day being the 50*'' Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, which happened on the 17* June 1775." On June 17, 1825, at 15 minutes past 8 o'clock in the morning Gen. Lafayette came to the Old State House on State Street and entered Masons' Hall, where he met the officers of St. John's Lodge. At the Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge the 13th of September, 1826, it was ' ' Voted, That a committee be appointed to inquire into the expediency of directing the Treasurer of this Grand Lodge to de- liver to the presiding Master of St. John's Lodge in this city, the original Charter of said Lodge, which was surrendered to this Grand Lodge about the year 5783 and that the Treasurer be directed to cause said Charter to bear an indorsement similar to that which is now borne on that of St. Andrews Lodge." The subject was committed to R.W. John Soley, R.W. Francis J. Oliver, and R.W. Benjamin Russell, the two latter being Past Grand Masters and the former assuming the Chair in December follow- ing. At the next meeting, Dec. 13, 1826, " the committee appointed on the petition of St. John's Lodge, Boston, requesting the return of their ancient Charter, Reports : That in their opinion the prayer of the peti- tion ought to be granted upon similar terms as were proposed to St. An- drews Lodge. John Soley, Chairman. Read & Accepted." SHUBAEL BELL SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 89 "St. John's Lodge, April 3d A.L. 5827, two communications were rec'd from the Sec'', of the Gen". Com*^. of the Masonick Institutions in Boston, under date of March 19 & 31; Will you authorize your com- mittee to unite with the Committee of the other Masonick Institutions in the purchase of such a piece of land or the erection of a Masonick Temple as said Com*', shall approve of? — and on motion of Bro. Hews in writing as follows, viz. Voted that St. John's Lodge will appropriate the sum of five hundred dollars more towards the erection of the con- templated Masonick Temple & that we will guarantee to the stock- holders, so far as St. John's Lodge is concerned, our proportion of rent, that will make it equal to Six per cent, on the amount of expenditures, the Lodge voted its acceptance." " Saint John's Lodge, stated meeting at Masons Hall Old State House Monday Evening April 5—5830. A communication from the Record- ing Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts was rec'd re- questing that a committee be appointed to co-operate with a committee of the Grand Lodge in renting a Hall for a place of meeting for all the Masonic bodies in the city. On motion it was voted that the three first officers of St. John's Lodge be such a committee with full power to act on the subject. A communication was received from the Grand Lodge relating to the Temple about to be erected in this City & read from the chair, it was on motion voted that a committee of three be appointed to take the subject of the communication into consideration & report at the next regular meeting; the chair appointed R.W. Bro's James A. Dickson, John B. Hammatt, Joseph Eveleth, Committee; the Secretary notified them of their appointment & of the vote of the Lodge. A communica- tion was received from the Grand Lodge inviting St. John's Lodge to attend the ceremonies of laying the Corner Stone of the Temple, it was read from the chair & on motion voted that St. John's Lodge accept the invitation. The Secretary was directed to issue notification to the Mem- bers to meet the Grand Lodge at Faneuil Hall on the fourteenth day of October current to unite in the Ceremonies of laying the Corner Stone of the Temple." The members of the Lodge assembled in Faneuil Hall on the four- teenth day of October, 1830, and thence walked in procession through Merchants Row, State, Court, and Tremont Streets to the site of the Temple. They returned through the same streets to Faneuil Hall, and thence to a dinner in Quincy Hall. The Worshipful Master was Lynde M. Walter, the editor and proprietor of the Boston Transcript. "Saint John's Lodge, stated meeting, Washington Hall, Boston Mon- day Evening, Jan''. 3, 5831, the report of the Committee on the Temple 90 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE which was laid on the table at the last meeting was taken up and accepted & a Committee appointed to raise subscriptions according to one of the recommendations in said Report." " Saint John's Lodge, stated meeting Washington HaU Boston, Mon- day Ev'g March l"^ 1831, on motion of R.W. L.M. Walter voted that the Committee of which Francis J. Ohver is chairman relative to sub- scriptions for the Masonic Temple, be requested to report their doings at the next regular meeting of the Lodge & that the chairman of the com**, be notified of this vote by the Sec''." "Saint John's Lodge, Stated Meeting, Washington HaU, Boston Mon- day Evening Ocf. 3d, 5831, on motion of R.W. Bro. Hammatt, it was voted that the committee on the Temple, of which Bro. F. J. Ohver is chairman, be discharged from further duty." "Saint John's Lodge, Stated Meeting, Washington Hall, Boston Mon- day Ev'g November 7^^ 5831. A communication was rec'd from John R. Bradford asking St. John's Lodge to appoint a committee to meet a committee of other Lodges respecting hiring rooms in the Temple. R. W. F. E. White was appointed that Committee." Washington Hall was on Washington Street opposite the head of FranMin Street. Rooms were paid for by the quarter at a rent of $500 a year. The first quarter commenced July 1, 1830; the last ended with the close of the year 1831. The corner stone of the First Masonic Temple, comer of Tremont Street and Temple Place, was laid Oct. 14, 1830, being the first building erected by the Masonic Fraternity in Boston for their own use. It was dedicated May 30, 1832. It was sold to the United States for a court house Oct. 7, 1858. The site was a portion of the Washington Gardens and contained a little over 5,000 square feet of land and cost $13,393.50. The Masonic apartments in this building were in the attic only the first fifteen years, and in 1846 the story next below the attic was appropriated also. It contained a commodious lodge room and convenient ante-rooms, which were dedicated on November 11, 1846. "Saint John's Lodge, regular meeting at the Masonic Temple Monday November 5"" 1832, on motion of Bro. F. E. White it was voted that Bro's Francis J. Ohver, James Dickson, JN°. Dixwell, F. E. White, Charles C. Nichols, Jos. Eveleth & Abel Phelps, be a committee to con- sider the expediency of St. John's Lodge noticing the 30 day of April next, it being the Centennial Anniversary of the Lodge, & that they have power to confer with a similar committee raised by the Grand Lodge, & that they be requested to make a partial report at the meeting of St. John's Lodge in December." SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 91 "Saint John's Lodge, regular meeting at Masonic Temple, Monday January 7^^ 5833, the Com**, appointed by a vote of the Lodge at its regular communication in November to take into consideration the expe- diency of noticing the Centennial Anniversary of the Lodge report thro' their Chairman Bro. Francis J. Oliver that it is expedient to notice said Anniversary by an Address & such other performance within the Lodge, as shall be determined by a Committee to be appointed for that purpose. Which report was accepted & the R.W. Master the S'. & J'. Wardens & Bro. F. E. White & Jo". Eveleth were appointed a Com**, to carry said report into effect & to make all necessary arrangements." "Saint John's Lodge Centennial Anniversary Special Meeting at the Masonic Temple April 30, 5833 The Lodge Celebrated at the Masonic Temple, Corner Temple Place & Tremont Sts., its Centennial Anniversary, in the presence of many of the officers and past officers of the Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter, and Grand Encampment, of the Commonwealth, Boston Encampment of Knights Templars, St. Andrew's and St. Paul's Chapters of Royal Arch Masons, together with the officers & members of all the Lodges in the City & many visiting brethren from the Country. The Lodge was opened, omitting the usual ceremonies, when the R.W. Master aimounced the object of the meeting & the Marshal, in con- formity with his directions, proceeded to form a Procession in the fol- lowing order — Viz. Tyler of St. John's Lodge Stewards Lodges left in front in the following order viz : Mount Lebanon Columbian The Massachusetts St. Andrew's St. John's Standard of St. John's Lodge borne by Bro. Edw*^. Eldredge Past Masters of St. John's Lodge Officers & Members of the Grand Lodge G.Chapter & Grand Encampment. 92 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE The Three Great Lights borne by Bro. JN°. Kennedy Chaplains Rev"*. Bros. E. M. P. Wells and Samuel Barrett — Orator — R. W. Joshua B. Fhnt M.D. Wardens of St. John's Lodge Master of St. John's Lodge Deacon Deacon In this order the Procession proceeded to the spacious Lecture Room below, where a large number of Ladies & Gentlemen were assembled to witness the ceremonies of the evening. After this Procession had been seated.theBostonEncampmentof Knights Templars, and St. Andrew's & St. Paul's Chapters of Royal Arch Masons, who had assembled in their respective apartments in the Temple, by invitation of the Lodge entered in procession & passing in front of St. John's Lodge took the seats as- signed them by the Com^^. of arrangements. The R.W. Master then arose & inducted the ceremonies of the evening as follows — MASTER'S ADDRESS The occurrence of the Centennial Anniversary of the institution of St. John's Lodge has been deemed by its Members a fitting occasion for the Manifestation of those grateful feelings to the history of the good men & time whose labors were instrumental in laying the foundations of our order in this Western World. It seemed to them proper that an event which has carried in its train so many blessings to the forlorn & destitute, which has oft times served to Kght up a smile on the wan cheek of de- spair should receive at their hands a notice befitting the noble & generous impulses in which it had its origin. They accordingly decided that its hundredth anniversary should be celebrated by an address commemorative of the event together with such rehgious & other services as should com- port with the occasion; & that the members of all the INIasonic Institu- tions in the city should be invited to participate. In conformity with these arrangements the performances will now be commenced with an Anthem by the Choir. In conformity with this announcement the Singing Choir, under the direction of Bro. Cha". Zenner, performed an appropriate Anthem, which was followed with an impressive Invocation by the Rev''. Bro. E. M. P. Wells. To this succeeded the following original Ode written for the occa- SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 93 sion by Bro. Samuel A. Allen of Boston, with original music, by Bro. Zenner. ODE An hundred years of peace — of love An hundred years have come & gone. Since with the aid & smile of Heav'n, Our Fathers laid this corner stone. Hail, Masons then this festal hour; — Loud let your pseans ring, and long; And Heaven's blue vault shall echo still The rapt'rous measure of your song. Confed'rate foes, 'tis true, have sought To blast the Masons' hope and fame; — But triumph, brethren, waits tonight To gild the glory of our name. Then let us yield our thanks, our praise To him whose goodness, grants us this; Whose ever watchful eye doth guard The Mason's right — the Mason's bliss. Yet pause — we drop a tear to those Whose mem'ry we should cherish now; — Whose spirits lean from heav'n to breathe Their kindred blessings on our brow. Theirs were the hearts and hands that join'd In days gone by this Lodge to rear; Theirs were the deeds of Charity, That claim our warmest sanction here. Now, to the triumph of this hour — Of Friendship's league, the hundredth eve, A Song of thanks and joy we sing— A wreath of constancy we wear. Hail, brethren, then this festal hour; — Loud let your pseans ring, and long; And Heaven's high vault shall echo still The rapt'rous measure of your song. The R.W. Joshua B. Flint M.D. then delivered an Address in which he traced the history of the Institution from its first estabhshment in this 94 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE country to the present time, paying a deserved tribute to the virtues and talents of the illustrious worthies who have graced the annals of the order. To the address succeeded the following original ode, composed for the occasion by the Reverend James Flint D.D. of Salem, with the original music by Bro. Charles Zenner — ODE. When does man approach the nearest To his Maker here below? 'Tis, O mortal, when thou cheerest Hearts oppress 'd with want and wo. 'Tis not, when around thee gleaming Rays of earthly splendour shine ; When in power or science seeming To thyself a thing divine. Power almighty is appalUng When revealed in might alone, Nations, awe-struck, prostrate falling Such a God in terror own. If almighty and omniscient Then more dread and awful still; Knowledge shows him all sufficient To enforce a tyrant's wiU. Only when with these is blended Love's serene and priceless gem. Shines ^"ith peerless glory splendid E'en the Godhead's diadem. From that fount forever pouring Flows the tide of bliss above While the hosts of heaven adoring Shout forever God is love. Would'st thou man, thy God resemble? Thou canst not be like in power E'en tho' subject millions tremble 'Neath thy sceptre of an hour. Nor canst thou be like in knowing Since to knowledge, there are bounds — AU thy plummets Hve still showing Deeper seas and new profoimds. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 95 Show thy likeness then in loving All who wear the form of man; And thy love by deeds approving Second heaven's eternal plan. Godlike thou approachest nearest To thy Maker here below When a brother's heart thou cheerest Chill'd with want or pierc'd with wo. Wit but dazzles and bewilders; Tongues shall cease and all shall die ; Thrones and empires and their builders Shall in mingled ruin he. Time all other ties shall sever Save the mystic tie of love, Round by this, our souls forever Shall be join'd in bliss above. An appropriate benediction by the Reverend Samuel Barrett closed the ceremonies of the evening." The orator. Dr. Joshua B. Flint, was the deputy of the First Masonic District and in December of the following year he was elected Grand Master. "A regular meeting of St. John's Lodge was held at the Masonic Temple Boston on Monday evening February 1°' A.L. 5841 at 6 ^ o'clock. Brother Hammatt, chairman of committee on taking schedule of the property of the Lodge, reported : The committee appointed at the last meeting of St. John's Lodge to make an inventory of the furniture and effects of St. John's Lodge having attended to the duty assigned them report: Portrait of the M.W. Samuel Dunn P.M. " of R.W. Benjamin Franklin presented by Bro. Wm. Austin. View of the conflagration of the Masonic Hall in Philadelphia, pre- sented by R.W. Joseph Eveleth Portrait of Rt. Worshipful Bro. George Washington Portrait of R.W. Andrew Jackson, painted by Bro. C. G. Pickman Portrait of an ancient Tyler, presented by Bro. Winslow Lewis Jr. Case containing a letter from Bro. Lafayette in rich frame Trunk containing Holy Bible presented by R*. Hon. Alexander Lord Gosniss, printed in 1566 Book of constitutions printed in 1792 " " " " " 1798 96 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Silver Compas & Square, presented by R.W. Bro. T. J. Oliver" June 24, 1845. The Lodge attended the celebration on Bunker Hill. November 11, 1846. Dedication of the New Masonic Hall in Masonic Temple upon Tremont Street. The Lodge attended the ceremonies of consecration by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge. October 25, 1848. Celebration of the introduction of water into the City of Boston. The Lodge joined in the procession. March 2, 1857, Lewis A. Kimberly was admitted to the degrees. He had served in the Navy of the United States as a midshipman in 1846, as Past Midshipman in 1852, and as Master in 1855. He was made Lt. Commander 16 July, 1862, Commander in 1866, and Captain 30 Oct., 1874. At the time of his death he held the rank of Rear Admiral. October 4, 1858, the last meeting of any lodge in theMasonic Temple, corner of Tremont Street and Temple Place. November 1, 1858, the first meeting of any lodge in Nassau Hall, corner of Washington and Common Streets. December 6, 1858. Voted to give the sum of $100 towards the pur- chase of Mount Vernon. December 19, 1859, the last meeting of any lodge in Nassau Hall. "Regular Communication of St. John's Lodge Freemasons' Hall, corner of Tremont and Boylston Streets, January 2, 1860. The Worship- ful Master said to the Brethren : The Fraternity have purchased and re- modelled the building now known as Freemasons' Hall, at the outlay of upwards of a Hundred Thousand Dollars, and have now, it is said, the most convenient and elegant apartments in the Country. It is a source of interest to the Lodge that its first Regular Communication of the year is the First Masonic Meeting held within its waUs since their Consecra- tion by the M.W. Grand Lodge, M.W. Winslow Lewis Grand Master." The Winthrop House, corner of Tremont and Boylston Streets, after- wards the site of the Second and Third Masonic Temples, was purchased at public auction in February, 1859, by Edward A. Raymond, Past Grand Master, who, March 24, 1859,sold it to the Grand Lodgefor $106,- 500. The Grand Lodge repaired the building and added three stories. The Masonic apartments were dedicated Dec. 27, 1859. The building was destroyed by fire April 6, 1864. WINSLOW LEWIS was born in Boston July 8, 1799; and, after gradu- ation from Harvard College, continued his medical studies in France and in Great Britain, and upon his return began practice in Boston. He was the city physician in 1861. He was president of the New England Historic Genealogical Society 1861 to 1866, and was a member of the General Court of the Commonwealth in 1835, 1852, and 1853. He re- JOSIAH QUINCY SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 97 ceived his degrees in Columbian Lodge, became a member of St. John's Lodge in 1834, and was a charter member of Winslow Lewis Lodge in 1858. He was an officer of the Grand Lodge nearly every year from 1834 to his decease, and was Grand Master in 1855, 1856, and 1860. He died August 3, 1875, and upon the sixth day of August the funeral services were attended by the Grand Lodge, and by a large representation from St. John's, Winslow Lewis, and other lodges. His remains at first were placed in a tomb under Saint Paul's Church and later were re- moved to Mt. Auburn Cemetery. James Augustus Fox became a member of the Lodge in 1858 and was its Worshipful INIaster 1863-64. Later he was Deputy Grand Master for the First Masonic District. He was Captain of the 13th Regt. Mass. Vols. 1861-62, Capt. of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery 1864—5, and Mayor of Cambridge 1881—1884. He died in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1900. Wilham H. Kent became a member of the Lodge in 1860 and was its Worshipful iMaster in 1866. He was Mayor of Charlestown 1870- 72. He died in 1889. Thomdike Hall, on the north side of Summer Street near Washington Street was arranged for the use of the Masonic bodies immediately after the destruction of the Winthrop House, and was occupied by them until the completion of the Second Masonic Temple. Thomdike Hall was de- stroyed by the great fire of 1872. The Second Masonic Temple, corner of Tremont and Boylston Streets, was built of Concord granite and covered 9,000 square feet of land and was 90 feet in height, with an octagonal tower 120 feet high. The corner stone was laid October 14, 1864, and the building was dedicated June 24, 1867, in the presence of Bro. Andrew Johnson, President of the United States. It also was destroyed by fire. "Stated communication Monday Evening Sept. 2 1867. The Wor- shipful Master on behalf of the committee appointed to procure accom- modation for the Lodge in the new Masonic Temple reported the fol- lowing arrangements : The Lodge to pay an annual rent of Six Hundred Dollars exclusive of heating and fighting, and a Superintendent's fee of Two Dollars for each meeting held by the Lodge. The number of meet- ings to be unlimited. Approved report spread upon the records." "Stated Communication November 4, 1878. Died Right Worshipful Bro. & Chaplain Rev. E. M. P. Wells, aged 85 years 3 mos. 26 days. Joined St. John's, April 6, 1835. Elected honorary member Nov. 5, 1860. Appointed Chaplain Dec. 22, 1835, and continued in office to date of death. Dist. Dep. Grand Master 1st Masonic Dist. 1844, and at close 98 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE of year Deputy Grand Master for the year 1845. Chaplain of House of Reformation in Boston 1831 & 1832; Principal of the Farm School, Thompson's Island, 1833; Principal of School for Moral Discipline, So. Boston Point, from 1834 to 1844; when he removed to Purchase St., Boston, and became pastor of St. Stephen's Chapel and Principal of the Mission and Home adjoining, where he remained until the great fire of 1872 swept away his chapel and home. Funeral services were held in St. Paul's Church. Buried at Mt. Auburn." "Stated Communication October 3, 1881. Died in Boston Oct. 2 1881, 80 yrs. 6 mos. 11 dys, Daniel Harwood M.D. Was raised in Rising Star Lodge, Worcester, Mass. in 1822. Member of this lodge Mar. 3, 1834. Jun. Warden 1836. Master 1837-38 and again 1848, 1849, and 1850." "March 6-1882. On Motion of Wor. Bro. William H. Thomes it was voted that a committee of five be appointed, with the Wor. Master Chairman of said Committee, to consider the expediency of celebrating the One Hundredth & Fiftieth Anniversary of St. John's Lodge. Wor. Bro. W". H. Thomes, Bros. Curtis Guild, W". U. Moulton, and S. L. Emery, were appointed." The committee by Harvey N. Shepard, its chairman, subsequently re- ported that the celebration was expedient; that because of the heat of the summer months and of the absence from the city of many members it would be best to postpone the celebration to October, that the Temple be engaged for the afternoon and evening, that the Lodge be opened in due form in Egyptian Hall at four o'clock P.M. and then adjourn to Sut- ton Hall, that after a voluntary upon the organ a committee be appointed by the Master to conduct the Most Worshipful Grand Master and his suite and the invited guests into the Lodge; and that there be an ode by a quartette choir, an address of welcome by the Master, prayer by the Chaplain, reading of the Charter of the Lodge, ode by the choir, an his- torical address, and singing by the choir, to close the proceedings in Sutton Hall. After sufficient time given the ladies to inspect the Temple, and its several apartments, the brethren, ladies, and guests, to march into the Banquet Halls to the music of the band, and after grace and an appropriate discussion of the bounties of the tables, to occupy the rest of the evening with speeches and sentiments by the M.W. Grand Master and other guests. The report was accepted. May 7, 1883, Worshipful Brothers Samuel W. Clifford, Frederick T. Comee, and Harvey N. Shepard, and Brothers William U. Moulton and Stephen L. Emery, were made a committee with full powers to complete the details at an expense of $800 to be paid from the funds of the lodge. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Monday Evening October 1^ A.L. 5883, a Lodge of Master Masons was opened in Egyptian Hall in due form. The Worshipful Master informed the brethren that Most Worshipful Samuel C. Lawrence, after due and careful investigation, had become satisfied that St. John's Lodge is the first regular organized Lodge of Free Masons inAmerica, and, in order that there should be no furtherdoubt in the matter, would during the evening restore to St. John's Lodge a copy of the Original Charter dated July 30, 1773. On motion of the Secretary it was voted that the Wor. Master and Wardens be authorized to surren- der the present charter of the Lodge, and accept in place thereof the charter prepared by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge. On motion of the Treasurer it was voted that a committee of three be appointed to consider the expediency of publishing the proceedings of this evening and report at the next meeting. Bro. Edward A. WTiite and Wor. Bros. Frederick T. Comee and Harvey N. Shepard were appointed as the committee. R.W. Frederic D. Ely, Grand Marshal of the M.W. Grand Lodge, then entered the Hall and announced that the Most Worshipful Samuel C. Lawrence, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, was in the adjoining room, accompanied with his suite for the purpose of par- ticipating with St. John's Lodge in celebrating the 150th Anniversary of its organization. The Wor. Master appointed R. W. Bro. Wyzeman Marshall and Wor. Brothers Emmons, Pierce, and Munroe, and Bros. Moulton and S. L. Emery, a committee to receive and escort them into the Hall, where they were received in due form. The Grand Lodge, escorted by St. John's Lodge, then proceeded to Corinthian Hall, where the ladies and invited guests had previously assembled, Bro. J. Thomas Baldwin's orchestra discom-sing excellent music whUe the procession entered the Hall. Wor. Master Clifford then made an address of welcome. The Weber Quartet sang "All Hail the Great Mysterious Art." After which Wor. Master Clifford introduced the Orator of the evening, Right Worshipful Sereno D. Nickerson, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of ]\Iassa- chusetts, who then delivered the Historical Address: "We are assembled for the purpose of commemorating the one hun- dred and fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the First Lodge in Boston, which was the first regularly warranted Lodge established on the [99] 100 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Continent of North America so far as any authentic and reliable evidence now appears. The significance of the event is brought home tp us with great distinctness and force when we consider the enormous growth of our Institution in this country from that small beginning and the great power for good which it has exerted for the last centmy and a half, and which bids fair to extend into still wider and ever widening circles. " What a flood of thought almost overwhelms the mind at the mere men- tion of the words "a Century and a half" in this connection! How crowded with incident has been the history of our Country and our Craft, and how closely have the two been connected ! "Masons faint and fall by the wayside, but the Lodge flourishes, and grows more and more %'igorous with increasing age. Kve generations of Brethren have passed on to that undiscovered country, from whose bourne no traveller returns; but St. John's Lodge still hves, and its ranks are constantly being recruited by Craftsmen, proud of its antiquity, and its history, and eager to do their part towards perpetuating its existence and its usefulness until time shall be no more. " With these thoughts in view, the speaker shrinks with diflidence from the task he has undertaken and is strongly inclined to regret that it had not fallen to more skillful hands. Under the circumstances perhaps the wiser course is to present a round unvarnished tale, leaving the delicate touches to be supplied by the vivid imagination and the trained experi- ence of his auditors, trusting to their kindly thoughts and bright eyes for a portion of the inspiration and encouragement which will make his duty more easy and agreeable, and thus react for their pleasure and profit. "It is doubtless known to most of my hearers that the origin of Ma- sonry is lost in obscurity. Many fanciful theories as to the source from which it sprang have been suggested, and defended with most e'aborate argument and with great zeal and warmth. But time will not allow us even to mention these various pre-historic speculations. We have to do on the present occasion only with the comparatively authentic and gen- erally admitted history of the Craft since the revival, or reorganization as it is called, which took place in England in 1717. "In no quarter was the new departure more cordially approved and more cheerfully conformed to, than in the British North American Prov- inces. The relations between the colonies and the Mother Country were intimate and tender. To the colonists England was home and its fashions had almost the binding force of law. There is a tradition that the New Masonic plan was followed in Boston as early as 1720, only three years after it was inaugurated in London. It was asserted forty years ago (1843) that there was in existence documentary evidence to prove that SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 101 a regularly warranted lodge was organized in Boston, in that year, but soon ceased operations, on account of violent opposition. Diligent search has been made for this evidence without success. It may, how- ever, yet come to light. "The first warrant for this country granted under the authority of the Grand Lodge of England, as reorganized in 1717, so far as any re- liable evidence is now known to exist, was the deputation or commission granted to Daniel Coxe, Esq., of New Jersey by the Duke of Norfolk, Grand Master, bearing date at London the 5th day of June, 1730, ap- pointing Brother Coxe Provincial Grand Master of the Provinces of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, for the term of two years from the Feast of St. John the Baptist next ensuing the date of the commission. It is believed however by Masonic students generally that the authority granted by this deputation was never exercised by Brother Coxe. "On the 30th day of April, 1733, Anthony Browne, Lord Viscount Montague, Grand Master of the Free and Accepted Masons of England, granted to our Right Worshipful and well beloved brother Mr. Henry Price a deputation or commission, constituting him Provincial Grand Master of New England, and Dominions and Territories thereunto belonging. " By virtue of this commission ten brethren resident in Boston were convened on Monday, July 30th, 1733, at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern. The Provincial Grand Lodge was duly organized by the appointment of Andrew Belcher as Deputy Grand Master and Thomas Kennelly and John Quane as Grand Wardens. The brethren then united in a petition to the new Grand Master, that he would constitute them into a regular lodge. The first few pages of the record of the new Provincial Grand Lodge, now in possession of our Grand Lodge, consists of what appears to be a transcript of brief memoranda describing the important incidents in the history of that body between 1733 and 1750; or they may have been made up from the recollections of brethren who had been active among the Craft during those seventeen years. In either case it is not surprising that a few trifling errors have been discovered. Nor do such errors impair our faith in the general accuracy of the narrative. From 1750 the record is in regular form and unquestionably contempora- neous. " The M.W. Grand Master presented the lodge with a new charter in nearly the following words: — " W. Master and Brethren — Duly authorized by a vote of the Grand Lodge to decide upon the claims of St. John's Lodge to a date of pre- cedence earlier than that named in its present charter, I have given care- 102 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE ful attention to the historical facts involved in this question, and have reached a conclusion which has already been informally announced to the members of the lodge. The reasons which have moved me to a com- pliance ^-ith their ^s-ishes are embodied in the amended charter which I hold in my hand, and they need not be recapitulated here — it is suffi- cient to say that this lodge had its origin in the First Lodge, so called, of Massachusetts, instituted 1733. About fifty years afterwards on the 7th of February, 1783, the First Lodge, by the process of consolidation, absorbed the membership of the Second Lodge, which had been instituted February 15, 1749, and the United Lodge assumed the title of St. John's Lodge, and as such received a new charter, dated February 7, 1783. The memories and traditions of your ancient Lodge go back to the time of its foundation as the First Lodge. Its birth was coeval with that of organized Masonry in this State and it was a stay and support to the Grand Lodge at a time when Masonry had few adherents in a sparsely settled country, and when an organized association of faithful and enter- prising brethren here in Boston could render invaluable aid to the Grand Body. Naturally the brethren of St. John's Lodge have felt that the date of precedence named in the charter which they now hold, misrepre- sents the true history of the Lodge, and tends to cut them off from those associations with a venerable past which they would most tenderly and sacredly cherish, for they cling to their origin with that feeling, instinc- tive in man which prompts him to hold fast to his home, his family, and his native land. Recognizing the justice of the claims of this lodge for an unbroken identity with the First Lodge and sharing with fullest sym- pathy the sentiment which prompts the brethren to assert their rights, I have caused a charter to be prepared, and duly authenticated under which St. John's Lodge will enjoy its true date of precedence, and thus a long-standing injustice will be rectified. "And now, Worshipful Master, accept this roU; it is the amended charter of your lodge. Effectually, I give you back your old charter in 1733. It gives me sincere gratification to find myself the instrument of conferring a pleasure upon the members of this lodge, and of consum- mating an act of substantial justice. I heartily congratulate you mem- bers of St. John's Lodge that the true historical record of your lodge is now vindicated, and that its annals are enlarged by another half-century of faithful work and interesting experience. " Brethren — Your past is now secure. May the record of the long and honorable life which your lodge has enjoyed be an incentive to you, and those who come after you, to add, year by year, new lustre to its record by accumulating deeds of charity and fraternal love. May the princi- SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 103 pies of our beloved Institution find a fresh enforcement in your hearts when you recall the memory of the good men who through 5 generations have been associated in this lodge, and Who by their fidelity to their Masonic Vows, and by the pure tenor of their lives, have helped to make Masonry a name of honor in this Commonwealth; securing for it a moral and material prosperity far surpassing anything which could have been looked for by its founders. "Few associated bodies in this land can boast of a pre-revolutionary ancestry, and of an antiquity such as yours. But the pride which comes from a high lineage, and from the inheritance of a spotless name, is only justifiable when it stimulates man to a corresponding nobility of action, and I rejoice to believe that the well-earned fame of this lodge is re- garded as a sacred truth by you who inherit it, and that you will hand down the same unsullied record to your successors, so that the future of this lodge will be worthy of its brilliant past. " I invoke the blessing of Divine Providence upon all your efforts to promote the honor, and prosperity, and increase the usefulness of St. John's Lodge. " To this address the W. Master replied and then further addressed the audience as follows: — "Brethren, and Ladies and Gentlemen — As you passed in at the en- trance of the anteroom adjoining this hall, you probably noticed two bunches of grapes suspended above the door-way. These grapes are his- toric relics; they are the property of Bro. Enoch Paige, and I have re- ceived in relation to them the following letter, which I will read : — ' ' ' Worshipful Master and Brethren of St. John's Lodge — With the approach of the celebration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the institution of our lodge, I feel that it is not only my duty, but also my pleasant privilege, to send this communication to you. Our lodge had its birth one hundred and fifty years ago in one of the rooms in the Bunch of Grapes Tavern, a famous hostelry in revolutionary and ante- revolutionary days, where wise and patriotic men frequently met to con- sult with one another upon the needs of a country which then became the embryo of a mighty nation. In this tavern were planted the germs of American Masonry. Here also were held those first deliberations of which the conflict of '76 was one of the results From the corner of this building which was located at the junction of State and Kilby Streets, projecting towards the street were several bunches of grapes, symbols of good cheer and conviviality. In later years, and in deference to the march of mod- ern improvement, this building was removed, and the grapes were taken to the Commercial Coffee House on Milk Street, kept by Col. Whitney. 104 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Again the march of modern improvement demanded a sacrifice; the bunches of grapes were taken from the building by Col. Whitney and pre- sented by him to me. Valuable as relics of a former generation, many antiquarians have sought to obtain possession of these grapes. Two of the bunches yielding to the destructive influences of time, have crumbled, into their original dust. Two bunches remain, attesting by their excel- lent condition the sterhng character of the oak from which they were carved. I would prefer that they should not be subject to the uncer- tainties of the laws of inheritors. I think the time has now arrived for me to determine where their permanent home shall be. I therefore pre- sent them to you as valued memorials of the past, with full confidence that you will also cherish them on account of their peculiar associations with the foimdation and early history of our venerable lodge. "'Fraternally and cordially yours, '"Enoch Paige.' "Although exposed to the assailing influences of time, they have not yet, you perceive, fully lost the verdure of their youth. "Brother Guild — I recognize in you a dual capacity. You are one of the oldest and most venerable members of St. John's Lodge. You are also the President of the Bostonian Society, an association devoted to the cul- ture of antiquarian lore ; it is peculiarly appropriate that the duty of re- sponding in behalf of the lodge for this generous gift of Brother Paige should devolve on you. I therefore call upon you to discharge the meas- ure of your obligation. " Bro. Curtis Guild replied as follows : — "Worshipful Master — I thank you for the courtesy of your introduc- tion, and for the complimentary allusion to the Bostonian Society, that I have the honor to represent. You will, however, permit me on this occasion, in my capacity as a member of this lodge, to join with you in congratulating our fellow members upon the reception of the valuable reUc that has just been presented to us, — arelic celebrated in the history of Boston, — its early history, here where the Revolution was begun, — and a relic around which so many recollections are entwined, and with which so many associations are connected as to render it almost I may say a National Memento. "The old Bunch of Grapes Tavern certainly has a national reputation. It existed as early as 1712, and was situated on the corner of Mackerel lane, now Kilby Street, near the water's edge, and King Street now State WINSLOW LEWIS SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 105 Street. The sign of the hostelry was four bunches of grapes. Two of the bunches we are told have crumbled into dust, these being the only ones remaining. "Few of the ancient inns have had more notable guests within their walls than this. In 1728 Governor Burnett, after a most hearty recep- tion, found comfortable quarters there. "Lafayette visited it in 1784. The meetings of the Society of the Cin- cinnati, composed, as you know, of the officers of the American army dur- ing the Revolution, were also held there, and its walls have heard the voice of their great Commander-in-Chief, and our illustrious brother Mason, George Washington. " But to us. Worshipful Master, this emblem, and you know our Craft teaches us to appreciate the value of emblems, — to us this relic of the past has a peculiar significance. Beneath it have passed those early fathers of Freemasonry in America, the founders of St. John's Lodge, of Boston — Price, Belcher, Kennelly, and Quane, to the first meetings of the first lodge in America. "This emblem is indeed a treasure to possess, in itself but a rudecarved and ornamented symbol; but American citizens, and more especially every member of this time-honored Masonic Lodge, will value it as worth more than its weight in the precious metal it so rudely counterfeits. "If this quaint old relic had power of speech, what a tale of interest it could tell of the days of provincial government, when our solemn an- cestors in cocked hats, knee-breeches, and shoe-buckles, passed beneath its clusters. "How many fierce discussions has it heard on the enforcement of the obnoxious Stamp Act! But a stone's throw distant, it could have almost heard Capt. Preston command to fire, which was followed by the rattling volley that laid low those who fell in the Boston Massacre. Part of the crowd that had been a short distance further on the water-front to the tea-mixing in Boston harbor may have passed beneath it on their return. Beneath it was told the story of the fight at Lexington and Concord. It heard the booms of cannon that at early morning on the 17th of June, 1775, announced the discovery of breastworks on Breed's hill, and the morning sunbeams flashed upon the golden cluster, and were reflected back from the bayonets of British soldiery that marched to take part in the memorable conflict of that day. "A year later, when the Declaration of Independence had been pro- mulgated, this gilt emblem flashed and gave back the ruddy beams of a bonfire built in front of the Bunch of Grapes Tavern, — a bonfire which consumed crown, hon, and unicorn, the emblems of royal government, 106 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE that had been torn down from government oflBces and other positions they had occupied in the town. "And when the British troops had defiled before it for the last time, as the army of occupancy marched with measured tramp, flashing arms and waving banners to their ships, it heard, after the echoes of their de- parture had scarcely died away, another and more welcome footstep, as General George Washington and his staff of officers, the deliverers of the town after its ten months' siege, passed beneath it and enjoyed the hos- pitality of the ancient hostelry that it decorated. "The old tavern has passed away and so have our fathers, who knew it in their day; but their memories and example still live, and need not even a visible memorial to remind us of them, their deeds, and their sacrifices. Yet we cherish this memento as one they knew so well, a relic of their day, because of its many associations, because they whose mem- ories we respect and honor have looked upon it; it once belonged to them, and, therefore is dear to us : — "'Their bones are dust. Their good swords are rust Their souls are with the saints, we trust.' " Worshipful Master, neither dust nor rust shall obscure their memories here. I thank you for the privilege accorded me, and join with you in this part of the ceremony, not only in recalling these histories of former days, but in your gratitude to the thoughtful donor for his appropriate and valuable gift to the lodge. " The exercises of the evening were interspersed with humorous recita- tions by R.W. Brother Wyzeman Marshall, Past Master of St. John's Lodge, and by Music by Brother J. Thomas Baldwin's Orchestra and the Weber Quartette. The audience joined in singing the following hymn written for the occasion by Mrs. A. H. Walton : — Dedicated to the Members of St. John's Lodge, F. & A. M., for their 150th Anniversary, Oct. 1, 1883. Tune — America. Ho! Brothers of St. John! Pause while ye journey on. Pause while we may ! Call back the vanished years; The plans, and hopes, and fears. Duties, and smiles, and tears. Are ours to-day. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 107 The Past is still our guest. Turn we to East or West, To South or North. One hundred fifty years ! How short the time appears; How plainly each one hears The call, come forth — Come, and recount the days, Ring out your hymns of praise. Joyously sing! Grateful before Him fall, Good Brothers great and small, 'Tis God's world after all, God is our King. CHARTER To all the Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons, to whom these pres- ents shall come. The Most Worshipful Samuel Crocker Lawrence, Esq., Grand Master of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, duly authorized and ap- pointed, and in Ample Form installed, together with his Grand Wardens, sends GREETING: Whereas, Right Worshipful Henry Price, the first Provincial Grand Master of New England and the Founder of Masonry in North America, on the thirtieth day of July, A.D. 1733, A.L. 5733, granted a Warrant authorizing the establishment of the First Lodge in Boston, which there- by became the first regular warranted lodge on this continent; and WHEREAS, by Right Worshipful Thomas Oxnard, Esq.. Provincial Grand Master of North America, on the fifteenth day of Februarv, A.D. 1749 (O.S.), A.L. 5749, the Second Lodge in Boston was duly consti- tuted and consecrated; and WHEREAS, by virtue of a Warrant granted by the Most Worshipful John Rowe, Esq., Grand Master, on the seventh day of February, A.D. 1783, A.L. 5783, the said First and Second Lodges in Boston were united under the name, title and designation of St. John's Lodge; and WHEREAS, the M.W. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, at its Annual Communication on the thirteenth day of December, A.D. 1826, A.L. 5826, voted to return to said St. John's Lodge its original Charter, which was surrendered to said Grand Lodge about the year 5783, with an en- 108 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE dorsement thereon fixing the precedence of said lodge as expressed in said ancient Charter; and WHEREAS, the said St. John's Lodge now established and working in the city of Boston is the regular successor of the said First Lodge in Bos- ton, warranted on the thirtieth day of July, A.D. 1733, A.L. 5733, by Right Worshipful Henry Price, Provincial Grand Master, and also the regular successor of the Second Lodge in Boston, constituted on the fif- teenth day of February, A.D. 1749 (O.S.), A.L. 5749, by Right Worship- ful Thomas Oxnard, Esq., Provincial Grand Master of North America; and also the regular successor of the said St. John's Lodge, to which a Charter or Warrant was duly issued by Right Worshipful John Rowe, Esq., Grand Master, on the seventh day of February, A.D. 1783, A.L. 5783, at the Union of said First and Second Lodges; and WHEREAS, all and several of the Charters or Warrants heretofore granted either to said First Lodge on the thirtieth day of July, A.D. 1733, or to said Second Lodge the fifteenth day of February, 1749 (O.S.), or to said St. John's Lodge on the seventh day of February, A.D. 1783, have been lost or destroyed by fire or otherwise; and WHEREAS, no authentic copy of either of said Charters or Warrants has been preserved either by our Grand Lodge or by said St. John's Lodge; Know ye, therefore, that we, the Grand Master and Wardens, by vir- tue of the power and authority aforesaid, and in compliance with a vote of our Grand Lodge passed at its Quarterly Communication holden on the fourteenth day of March, A.D. 1883, A.L. 5883, do hereby ratify and confirm the said Charter or Warrant granted by the Most Worshipful John Rowe, Esq., in all respects, save as to the precedence of said Lodge hereinafter specified; and reposing special trust and confidence in the prudence, fidelity and skill in Masonry of our beloved Brethren, the Master, Wardens, and Members of said St. John's Lodge as now con- stituted, do hereby renew and confirm unto them and their successors full power and authority to meet and convene as Masons within the city of Boston, in the county of Suffolk and Commonwealth of Massachu- setts, to receive and enter Apprentices, pass Fellow Crafts, and raise Master Masons upon the payment of such moderate compensations for the same as may be determined by said lodge. Also to make choice of Master, Wardens and other office-bearers annually or otherwise, as they shall see cause, and in accordance with our Grand Constitutions. To re- ceive and collect funds for the relief of poor and decayed brethren, their widows or children, and in general to transact all matters relating to Ma- sonry, which may to them appear for the good of the Craft, according to SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 109 the ancient usages and customs of Masons. And we do hereby require the said constituted Brethren to attend at the Grand Lodge or Quarterly Communication, by themselves or proxies (which are their Master and Wardens for the time being) , and also to keep a fair and regular record of all their proceedings and lay the same before the Grand Lodge when required. And we do hereby enjoin upon our said Brethren to behave themselves respectfully and obediently to their superiors in office, and not desert said lodge without the leave of their said blaster and Wardens. And we do hereby declare the precedence of said St. John's Lodge, in the Grand Lodge and elsewhere, to commence from the thirtieth day of July, A.D. 1733, A.L. 5733, and we require all Ancient Free and Accepted Masons to govern themselves accordingly, and to acknowledge and re- ceive them and their successors. Given under our hands and the seal of the Grand Lodge at Boston, New England, Oct. 1, A.D. 1883, and of Masonrj-, 5883. /G.L. I Samuel Crocker Lawrence, (Seal j Grand Master. Edwin Wright, Deputy Grand Master. Charles M. Avery, Senior Grand Warden. Thos. W. Da^'is, Junior Grand Warden. Sereno D. Xickerson, Grand Secretary. Stated communication October 7, 1895, in Ehot Lodge room, Jamaica Plain. Stated communication November 6, 1895, in Odd Fellows' Building, Boston. Stated communication Februarys, 1896, in the new Masonic Hall in the Continental Building, Boylston Street, being the first of any ^Masonic ^' Prop)erty in charge of Treasurer, 1898. 1. Copy of Original Charter and Certificate of Confirmation from Grand Lodge. 110 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 2. Duplicate copy. 3. 4 Silver Punch Ladles. These were found by J. J. Dixwell, son of Dr. John Dixwell, in an old cabinet. One ladle was the gift of John Rowe, Master of the Lodge, 5749. One ladle was the gift of Hugh McDaniel, Master of the Lodge, 1739. One ladle was the gift of Thomas Oxnard, Master of the Lodge, 1737. One ladle has no inscription. 7 Pieces of Silver. 4. 2 silver half dollars presentedJune 3,1893, by Bro.JohnW.T.Stodder, Relics from the jewels melted in the burning of the Temple in 1864. 5. Silver square, compasses, and Bible presented September 1, 1807, by R. Wor. Bro. Francis J. Oliver. 6. Silver square, compasses, and Bible presented by Bro. John H. CoUamore. 7. Copy of Fie'ds Bible presented by Alexander, Lord ColviUe, 1752. 8. Bible and Warden's baton presented by Bro. Edward A. White 9. Box of silver working tools: square, compasses, plumb, level, dagger, trowel, 24 inch gauge. 10. 3 Silver plated jewels for officers' badges in Grand Lodge. 11. 3 silver plated jewels and silk collar for Master. 12. Marshal's baton and 4 rods for deacons and stewards presented by Wor. James T. Wetherald. 13. Deed of 1-2 lot in Forest Hills Cemetery presented by Bro. William H. Brown. 14 silver jewels. 14 silver plated collars. 14 aprons. 4 rods for deacons and stewards, formerly in use. Tyler's sword. Ballot Box. Photograph Album. Members' wardrobe. Aprons for general use. Frame and diploma of Dec. 29, 1797. Frame and diploma of September 6, 1804. Certificate of Shakespere Lodge, 1009, Manchester, England, Oct. 3, 1881. Wooden chest for deposit of archives in Security Safe Dep. Co. Gavel presented by Geo. E. Leighton, a gift to him by the Master of the Royal Solomon Mother Lodge of Jerusalem, Palestine. 34 volumes of Magazine, Charles W. Moore. Apron of Bro. W. M. H. Copeland, raised March 2, 1819, gift by his son, Geo. W. Copeland. Past Master's jewel. Stated communication, September 4, 1899, the first in the new Temple. A book containing names of officers and members of the lodge from 1733 to date was presented to each member present. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 111 December 3, 1900. First "ladies' night." The entire Temple was thrown open to the guests for their inspection, and a varied entertain- ment furnished them — concert, supper and dancing. The success of this aflPair was so marked that it has now become an annual event. June 5, 1901. About 125 members visited St. John's Lodge No. 1 of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the occasion being the 166th anniversary of its constitution. The party left the North Station on a special train at 5 p. m , and were met at Hampton, N. H., by a reception committee from the New Hampshire lodge. On arrival at Portsmouth at about 7 o'clock a procession was formed and, headed by the United States Naval Band and the Portsmouth lodge, the visitors were escorted through the principal streets to Freemasons' Hall, where they were welcomed by Worshipful Master Frederick Watkins. Worshipful Master Albert B. Root of the Boston lodge presented the home lodge a fac-simile of one of the three bunches of grapes which hung over the entrance to the Bunch of Grapes Tavern. The representation was in crayon, suitably inscribed and framed. The third degree was then exemplified, after which the party to the number of 400 repaired to Philbrick Hall, where a banquet was enjoyed, followed by speeches by Mayor Edward Mclntyre, Wor- shipful Frank J. Philbrick of Portsmouth, Worshipful Albert B. Root of Boston and others. At 12:30 the visitors departed for home, arriving in Boston about 1 :45 a. m. Special communication on Thursday, December 19, 1901, at 814 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, for the purpose of holding Masonic serv- ices at the funeral of our late secretary. Brother James W. Allen, who had held that oflBce since 1871, a period of thirty years. Every officer was present, also several past masters and about thirty members, to- gether with the District Deputy Grand Master and a delegation from St. Matthew's Royal Arch Chapter — a goodly number, which showed the love and respect of his fellow members. At the regular communication March 3, 1902, resolutions upon his death were presented byacommittee of past masters and adopted by a rising vote. March 3, 1902. Hon. James J. Myers, Speaker of the House of Repre- sentatives, and many members of the Legislature were present and wit- nessed the elevation to the Master Mason degree of one of their associ- ates. Brother Wilbur Fiske Adams. Special communication Friday, March 7, 1902. About sixty members and friends of St. John's Lodge No. 1 of Providence, R. I., were received and witnessed an exemplification of the work, afterward being enter- tained at supper. 112 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Died August 31, 1902, Worshipful Samuel W. Clifford, Master of St. John's Lodge in 1883-1884. At the regular communication June 1, 1903, the secretary, on behalf of Dr. John Dixwell of 52 West Cedar Street, Boston, and at his request, presented the lodge a silver pitcher which had been given to his grand- father. Dr. John Dixwell, by St. John's Lodge in 1817 at the conclusion of his service as Master of the lodge. Dr. John Dixwell, the senior, became a member of the lodge in 1809, and was its Master in 1813-1816. In 1821-1823 he was the Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts. None of his children were INIasons, and when his grandson, the present Dr. Dixwell, took the degrees in Masonrj- in Winslow Lewis Lodge in the '70s, his grandfather presented the pitcher to him. The latter, having no children, and feeling that the name would become extinct at his death, deemed it fitting that the heirloom should be returned to its original donor. The Worshipful Master in suitable words accepted the gift in be- half of the lodge, and a resolution of appreciation and thanks was trans- mitted to Dr. Dixwell. The inscription on the pitcher is as follows : PRESEXTED BY ST. JOHN S LODGE TO THEIR R. W. P. M. JOHN DIXWELL M. D. AXXO LUCIS 5817 JOHX DIXWELL, M. D. CHBISTMAS, 1885 PRESENTED BY HIS GRANDSON TO SAINT JOHN'S LODGE FOB PERPETUAL CARE ANNO LUCIS 5903 Special cormnunication Saturday, October 3, 1903. This was an event of unusual interest and importance to the fraternity, as at this time the Honourable Artillery Company of London, England, were visiting the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston. Among the visi- r C 'X' Q o SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 113 tors were a number of Masons who were members of Fitzroy Lodge of London. An invitation to visit St. John's Lodge was extended by Wor- shipful Master Frank W. Thayer and accepted by the visitors, and be- tween 400 and 500 brethren were assembled in the lodge room to greet them upon their arrival. Other distinguished guests were Most Wor- shipful Baalis Sanford, Grand Master of Massachusetts, Past Grand Masters Charles C. Hutchinson and Charles T. Gallagher, Recording Grand Secretary Sereno D. Nickerson, Grand Master Ohn W. Daly and Grand Marshal George G. Root of Vermont, and Right Worshipful Wil- liam Ross, M. P., Grand Master of Nova Scotia. After an exchange of courtesies, the officers of St. John's Lodge con- ferred the third degree upon a candidate for the benefit of the English brethren, and then Worshipful Henry Jarrett, master of Fitzroy Lodge, assumed the chair in the east and his officers were escorted to their re- spective positions. These were : Lieut.-Colonel F. J. Stohwasser, S. W. Captain H. J. Bertram, J. W. S. S. Faulkner, S. D. F. H. Smith, J. D. T. L. Green, Past Master B. T. Mills, Inner Guard S. Fortescue, Acting Tyler Under these officers the third degree was conferred upon a candidate according to the English ritual. The work, which was most impressive, was followed with the closest attention and greatest interest, and at its conclusion our visitors were greeted with hearty applause. After addresses by Grand Master Sanford, Past Grand Master Gal- lagher and Lieut.-Colonel Stohwasser the lodge was closed just before midnight, when all adjourned to the banquet ha'l. March 7, 1904. Worshipful Albert B. Root, in behalf of Brother Frank W. Foye, presented the lodge a handsome gavel made from wood which formed one of the timbers of the Old South Church. An invitation from St. John's Lodge No. 1 of Providence, R. I., to visit that lodge on March 25 was received and accepted, and on that date nearly 150 members of this lodge were welcomed at the station in Provi- dence by a committee and escorted to Free Masons' Hall, where dinner was served. After dinner speeches were made by Worshipful Master Vickery and Brothers Presbrey, Littlefield and Shehadi of Providence and Worshipful Master WilHam S. Heath and Worshipful Edmund H. 114 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Talbot of Boston. During the evening Worshipful Brother Talbot, in behalf of this lodge, presented our hosts a gavel made from wood taken from the Old South Church. At the conclusion of the work remarks were made by Right Worshipful Samuel Hauser, D. D. G. M. of the First Masonic District of Massachusetts, and others, including the Grand Master of Rhode Island, and then all repaired to the banquet hall, where refreshments were served, and at about midnight train was taken for Boston. At the regular communication on May 2, a resolution of appre- ciation and thanks was passed and ordered transmitted to the Provi- dence lodge. October 24, 1904. Brother Enoch Paige, donor of two of the original bunches of grapes which hung over the door of the historical Bunch of Grapes Tavern, died, aged 87 years 8 months. February 3, 1905. Brother Lorenzo F. Papanti, Marshal in 1886-1887, died, aged 61 years 5 days. Brother Papanti was in his day the leading dancing master in Boston, and his academy on Tremont Street, opposite the Boston Museum, now the Kimball Building, was patronized by the best families of the city and suburbs. March 29, 1905. About twenty-five members of the Legislature, headed by Lieutenant-Governor Curtis Guild, Jr., and Sergeant-at-Arms David T. Remington, made a fraternal visit to the lodge. April 30, 1906. Visit of about fifty members of the Legislature, headed by Speaker John N. Cole, of the House, and Sergeant-at-Arms Reming- ton. Among the distinguished guests were Right Worshipful Everett C. Benton, Deputy Grand Master, Secretary of State William M. Olin, Past Master of Columbian Lodge, and several members of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge. May 7, 1906. The jewel and apron worn by Worshipful WiUiam A. Leverett, Master in 1819, were presented the lodge by his grandson. Dr. E. C. L. Adams of Columbia, South Carolina. The gift was accepted, and the secretary directed to express the thanks of the members to Dr. Adams. At this communication twenty-eight members of the Harvard Masonic Club, composed of Harvard students, visited the lodge and assisted in the work. June 4, 1906. Right Worshipful Albert B. Root, Worshipful William S. Heath and Brother Frederick J. Brand were appointed a committee to consider the desirability of celebrating the 175th anniversary of the institution of the lodge, and directed to report at the October communi- cation. September 3, 1906. The jewel of Worshipful James Mills, Master in SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 115 1870-1871, was acquired from his family, and ordered placed among the relics of the lodge. At the October communication October 1, 1906, Rt. Wor. Bro. Albert B. Root, for the committee appointed to consider the question of whether it is desirable to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the organization of the lodge, made the following report : "The Committee appointed to consider the question of whether or not it is desirable to observe in any manner the 175th anniversary of the or- ganization of St. John's Lodge, beg leave to report that in the opinion of your Committee it is desirable to recognize the event, and recommend that St. John's Lodge have a celebration some time during the year 1908, with exercises appropriate to the occasion. Also recommend that the celebration be carried out without expense to the lodge, . . . and your committee further recommend that the necessary funds be raised by voluntary subscriptions from the members of the lodge." And thereupon Wor. Bro. James T. Wetherald made the following motion, which was unanimously carried, namely: That the report of the committee be accepted and the recommenda- tions adopted and that the entire matter of the celebration of the 175th anniversary of the lodge be referred to a general committee of nine, composed of the Finance Committee and six other brothers to be ap- pointed by the Wor. Master, which committee shall have genera' charge of the celebration, with full power to arrange the details, make all the necessary arrangements, to attend to the matter of raising the necessary funds by subscription, and to appoint such special committees as said general committee may deem necessary and proper for carrying out and arranging the details for said celebration, said general committee also to have full power to fill any vacancy occurring in its membership. The committee, consisting of the Finance Committee and the six other brothers appointed by Wor. Bro. Montague at the regular commu- nication October 1, 1906, is as follows: Wor. David T. Montague ) Leonard G. Roberts / Finance Committee Frederick J. Brand ) Rt. Wor. Harvey N. Shepard Wor. John H. North Wor. James T. Wetherald Rt. Wor. Albert B. Root Wor. WiUiam S. Heath Bro. John C. Hurll 116 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE The committee organized and elected Leonard G. Roberts chairman, Wor. William S. Heath treasurer, and John C. Hm-U secretary. Wor. Edmund H. Talbot was later appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Wor. John H. North. November 5, 1906. OflBcial visitation of Right W^orshipful Albert B. Root, D. D. G. M., assisted by Worshipful Wilham S. Heath as District Deputy Grand Marshal, both of St. John's Lodge. April 1, 1907. Governor Curtis Guild, Jr., President of the Senate W. D. Chappie, Speaker John N. Cole, Attorney-General Dana J. Malone and about seventy members of the Great and General Court were guests of the lodge. May6, 1907. The lodge was visited byjMost Worshipful Grand Master John Albert Blake, Right Worshipful Albert B. Root and a large suite of Grand Lodge officers. Right Worshipful Brother Root ofiFered the following motion : "That a committee of fifteen in number be appointed by the Master to consider the advisabihty of the establishment of a 'Masonic Home' in Massachusetts and report to the Master in writing, with such recom- mendations, if any, as it sees fit, in time to have a copy of the report in- closed with the June notices. " The motion was adopted and the following were appointed: Wor. Theodore H. Emmons, Wor. Frederick T. Comee, Right Wor. Harvey N. Shepard, Wor. Bros. J. Arthur Jacobs, John H. North, Fred- eric W. Bliss, James T. Wetherald, William A. Carrie, Edmund H. Tal- bot, Right Wor. Albert B. Root, Wor. Bros. Frank W. Thayer, William S. Heath and Bros. Charles H. W. E. Buck, Thomas M. Strong and Thomas J. Emery. June 3, 1907. The iSIasonic Home committee appointed at the May communication reported as follows : " To the Master, Wardens and Brethren of St. John's Lodge : "Your committee appointed to consider the desirability of the estab- lishment of a Masonic Home met at Room 1041, Tremont Building, on Friday, ^lay 17, Right Wor. Harvey X. Shepard, chairman, presiding. A quorum of the committee was present. " Voted, that Wor. David T. Montague act as secretary of the meeting. "The purpose for which the committee was appointed was discussed, and at the conclusion of the discussion it was unanimously voted that SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 117 the committee recommend to the lodge that a vote be passed favorable to the establishment of a Masonic Home. "A true copy of the record. "Attest: DAVID T. MONTAGUE, Secretary." This report was by vote of the lodge accepted. November 4, 1907. Official visitation of D. D. G. M. Albert B. Root, assisted by Wor. William S. Heath as District Deputy Grand Marshal. April 6, 1908. Legislative Night was observed by the presence of Presi- dent W. D. Chappie of the Senate, Speaker John N. Cole of the House and about seventy members of the State government. May 4, 1908. Visit of members of the Harvard Masonic Club. May 9, 1908. Death of Worshipful John H. North, Master in 1887. Wor. Brother North was prominent in business and church circles, a loyal Malson, and deeply interested in all matters concerning St. John's Lodge. His services are especially to be remembered in connection with the preliminary arrangements for the celebration of the 1 75 th anniversary. 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INSTITUTION OF ST. JOHN'S LODGE. SPECIAL COMMUNICATION, SUNDAY, OCT. 4, 1908 At 2 o'clock p. m. the lodge was opened in due form. Worshipful Master Leonard G. Roberts was escorted to the presence of Most Wor- shipful Grand Master John Albert Blake, and presented to the following Grand Masters who had been invited to attend the celebration : Joseph W. Eggleston of Virginia, George B. Orlady of Pennsylvania, J. L. Michie of South Carolina, Frederick W. Sawyer of New Hamp- shire, S. Nelson Sawyer of New York, Charles R. Smith of Nova Scotia, WilUam L. Chatterton of Rhode Island, Thomas J. Shryock of Maryland, Edward E. Fuller of Connecticut, Samuel M. Gattis of North Carolina, WilUam O. Wolfskeil of New Jersey, Thomas J. Day of Dela- ware, Edmund B. Mallet of Maine, Lee S. Tillotson of Vermont. The ofBcers and members of the Grand Lodge, with the visiting Grand Masters, were then escorted to Tremont Temple. On arriving at the Temple the ranks of St. John's Lodge, numbering several hundred, opened and the Grand Lodge officers passed through to the lower front seats, those in the rear being occupied by the blue lodge. On the platform were seated Worshipful Master Roberts, who pre- sided, with Grand Master Blake on his right. Bishop John W. Hamilton on his left, the visiting Grand Masters, deputy grand masters, grand wardens, Rev. Edward A. Horton, Rev. Webster H. Powell, Rev. George W. Colson, Right Worshipful Harvey N. Shepard and others. The order of services was : Organ Prelude Fantasie in E flat Saint-Saens Bro. Charles S. Johnson Gloria in Excelsis Gounod Male Chorus [118] SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 119 Introductory Remarks Wor. Leonard G. Roberts Master of St. John's Lodge Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brethren and Friends, — To me as Master of St. John's Lodge it is given to-day to speak the opening words in these exercises commemorative of the One Hundred and Seventy-fifth anniversary of the institution of Masonry in America. One Hundred and Seventy-five years ago, in the building then known as the " Bunch of Grapes Tavern," was instituted the first Lodge of Free Masons in Boston; and this is the event in recognition of which we are here met to-day. For the proper observance of this historic event, St. John's Lodge has thought it well to invite to participate with us in these anniversary exer- cises, the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, the Grand Lodge of this Commonwealth, and the Grand Masters of the leading and oldest Masonic jurisdictions in this Country. Recognizing the importance and significance of this event, these Grand Masters have most generously responded to our invitation and because of their well- known loyalty and devotion to Masonry, we have the proud privilege of welcoming these distinguished Masons as our guests. It was thought, too, that in a celebration of such a character the Ma- sons of Massachusetts, so far as possible, would desire to have a part; and so a fraternal invitation was extended to the various lodges throughout the Commonwealth to come in such numbers as might be accommo- dated to take part with us in these services, and we regret exceedingly that while one hundred and twenty-five of these lodges are here to-day represented, yet, by reason of lack of room, hundreds applying for ad- mission necessarily have been denied. In the beginning, in making preparations for this anniversary cele- bration, it was decided that it was most fitting and proper that the celebration should be inaugurated by a great church service; and so to- day, with our hearts filled with gratitude to the All Beneficent and Su- preme Being, under whose watchful care, through all the changes and vicissitudes of these one hundred and seventy -five years have been the destinies of this ancient lodge, have we come, marching with our open Bible, — the great light in Free Masonry — to this beautiful temple, dedi- cated to the worship of the Uving God, here to offer up to Him our thanks forHisgoodness to us inthepast and humbly to ask forHishelp and guid- ance in the proper discharge of the responsibilities and duties of the days that are to be. 120 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE And now, as we are taught that no man should ever enter upon any great or important undertaking without first invoking the blessing of the Deity, let us all rise while our Brother the Rev. George W. Colson in- vokes the divine blessing. Invocation Rev. Bro. George W. Colson God's Glory in Nature Beethoven Male Chorus Scripture Lesson Rev. Bro. Webster H. Powell Chaplain of St. John's Lodge Aimiversary Hymn Tune, Adeste Fideles Written for the Occasion by Mrs. John C. Hurll How rich is the past, with the treasures untold Of sacred tradition, and memories old; We sing of the blessings which crowned every day. The God of our Fathers has led all the way — The God of our Fathers has led all the way. We sing of the fellowship faithful and true Which draws us together our vows to renew. The present is with us to shape as we will. The God of our Fathers is leading us still — The God of our Fathers is leading us still. The future is calhng: press on to the light. Oh, splendid the vision which dawns on our sight; With high aspiration our way to attend, The God of our Fathers will lead to the end. The God of our Fathers will lead to the end. The past is our glory, the present our pride. The future awaits us with portals flung wide. What more can we ask, as we gratefully sing, God rules in His heaven, and is ever our King, God rules in His heaven, and is ever our King. Prayer Wor. Rev. Edward A. Horton Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts FIRST MASONIC TEMPLE Themont Street and Temple Place SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 121 Response Lord's Prayer Adelphi Quartette Lost Chord Brewer-Sullivan Male Chorus Sermon Rev. Bro. John W. HamUton, D.D., L.L.D. Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church Lord God Almighty . ... Verdi Bro. David M. Babcock and Male Chorus Singing, America Benediction Wor. Rev. William H. Rider Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Nunc Dimittis Weber Quartette Postlude Fugue in D Guilmant Bro. Charles S. Johnson Music by the Following Male Quartettes : Albion Schubert Weber Harvard Adelphi Bro. Ivan Morawski, Conductor Music Under the Direction of Bro. Charles S. Johnson Organist of St. John's Lodge STATED COMMUNICATION, MONDAY, OCT. 5 The lodge was opened at 2 o'clock. After the reception of the visiting Grand Masters, Most Worshipful John Albert Blake, with the oflScers and members of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, were announced and received with the usual honors. As each of these distinguished guests was introduced, new and fitting 122 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE words of welcome were spoken to him by the Worshipful Master, and each appropriately responded. When these guests were seated Right Worship- ful Harvey N. Shepard introduced His Excellency Curtis Guild, Jr., Governor of the Commonwealth, and later His Honor, George A. Hib- bard. Mayor of the City, both of whom also appropriately responded. The exercises of the afternoon were as follows : Address of Welcome Wor. Leonard G. Roberts, Master of St. John's Lodge Response Most Wor. Grand Master John Albert Blake "Lord, Thou Hast Been Our Dwelling Place," Holden Quartette Historical Address Rt. Wor. Harvey N. Shepard Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Saint John's Lodge. When Freemasonry began it is impossible now for anyone to tell. Like some other world-wide institutions its origin is lost in the dim light of a distant past. But in its essential principles its birth goes back into that vague and shadowy period when in the slow evolution of ages man com- menced to think and reason of the mysteries which surround him. When he uplifted his eyes to the heavens and watched the rising of the sun in the east, the splendor of noonday in the south, and his crimson glory in the west, and watched the moon and the planets move slowly and regularly across the blue expanse, he bowed his head in the presence of some unknown and powerful Being, and worshipped God. "The spacious firmament on high, With all the blue ethereal sky. And spangled heavens, a shining frame. Their great Original proclaim. The unwearied sun, from day to day. Does his Creator's power display, And publishes to every land The work of an Almighty hand. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 123 "Soon as the evening shades prevail. The moon takes up the wondrous tale, And nightly, to the listening earth. Repeats the story of her birth ; While all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn. Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole. "What though in solemn silence all Move round the dark terrestrial ball? What though no real voice nor sound Amid the radiant orbs be found? In reason's ear they all rejoice. And utter forth a glorious voice. Forever singing as they shine, 'The hand that made us is Divine. ' " Belief and faith in God is the first test in Freemasonry, for no atheist can be a Mason. The seed, put away in the dark earth, lies seemingly dead in the cold of winter, till, touched by the warm rays of the spring sunshine, it bursts from its prison and blossoms into life. So man conceived the hope of new life beyond the grave, and belief in another world, whither he might go when through with this. Freemasonry touches the resurrection and looks forward into the future life. Here we learn that when the embers of mor- tahty feebly glimmer we need not mourn as those who have no hope but turn our eyes in confidence to the opening scenes of eternity. Freemason- ry forgets not the Celestial Lodge above, nor is it ever blind to the path which leads to its golden gates. Much more slowly came the conception that God is a father and we are his children. To be a stranger was to be an enemy, and even men of one blood recognized no ties beyond the narrow limits of the family or the village. There was need of a special messenger, Jesus Himself, to lead the world to a recognition of the brotherhood of mankind. The story of His life, and the teachings of Himself and of His apostles, the Holy Bible, always lies open upon the altar of Freemasonry, its Great Light, whence it draws all its inspiration; and within its walls is known no distinction of tongue, creed, blood, or color. In the very heart and soul of Free- masonry is the sense of kinship, the consciousness that we are brothers. It measures no man by this world's standard of high and low; it is above the smallness which makes blood or place the test of moral and intellect- 124 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE ual worth ; and in the ministration of its rites and the bestowment of its gifts it knows no difference of nations. Every man, of whatever creed, tongue, or blood, may be a Mason if he join with us in full recognition of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of all His children. Most of our signs and symbols, so familiar to us that generally we look upon them without thought of any special meaning, even as one sees the sun rise in the morning and set again in the evening, without inquiry whence he comes or whither he goes, nevertheless have come to us hal- lowed by use centuries old. They are said to be upon the stones of the temples near which the Ganges pours his holy waters. They are found, we are told, in the great treasure city of Persia and amid the ruins of Babylon. The paintings in the dark and strong tombs of Egypt tell the same story. And it may be that, when the chosen youths of Athens, hav- ing passed the night of vigil, went up in the dark, into the sacred pre- cincts of Eleusis, the signs and symbols, which they saw there, taught them a like lesson to that which they now give to us. The significance of the cornucopia goes back centuries preceding the dawn of the Christian religion, when men gave gifts, one to another, and came together in joy- ous festivities, to celebrate the turning of the sun from its southern course back again, bringing the light and longer days, and the blossoms, flowers, the fruits of spring and summer. When the picturesque homes of the guilds, the beautiful town halls, and the noble cathedrals of Europe were buUding, the craftsmen were organized into societies and made use of certain marks and signs as means of recognition. The square, the level, and the plumb, familiar to us in every step in Freemasonry, recall those days when its disciples actually were craftsmen and wrought with their hands. Now, not being operative Masons as were our ancient brethren, we give these only a symbolic meaning. Freemasonry, as we know it, can be traced back a little more than two hundred years. It is found in Germany as a speculative order late in the seventeenth century. Frederick the Great became a Mason in 1738, and immediately thereafter ascended the throne of Prussia, and became an active patron of the craft. A century later the then Crown Prince, the first German Emperor, was chosen to a like position. It has always been among the northern Germans a flourishing institution, including in its membership eminent scholars, great soldiers, kings, and emperors. In Austria its meetings were long held in secret, both the church and the state being bitterly hostile. One hundred and flfty years ago it flourished in Hungary. There were innumerable lodges, and the craft everywhere was accorded freedom of meeting. But in the latter part of the eighteenth century Maria Theresa placed the fraternity under the ban, and one after SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 125 another the lodges were forced to give up their charters, so that by the beginning of the nineteenth century not one was known to exist. In Italy also its meetings were in secret. Now its life again is in the open, and under the shadow of the Vatican in a Roman lodge the principles of Freemasonry are the same as in the United States. The day when Free- masonry was looked upon as a vast, secret, oath-bound monster, plotting in the darkness of midnight, screening criminal members from deserved punishment, has passed away forever. In France it has existed with varying success and under many different forms. Very much of the in- spiration of the Revolution was kindled near its altars. Its members trusted one another, and, because they trusted one another, they dared to go forward, and to a large degree because of them France became free. Before the beginning of the eighteenth century order and system in the conduct of the affairs of Freemasonry in England were almost unknown. Brethren assembled, as inchnation and good fellowship prompted, in their favorite taverns; and, whenever a friend desired to join the circle, they made him an initiate with very httle of what we should call ritual. But in 1717 the four Old Lodges of London met in the Apple Tree Tavern and constituted themselves into a Grand Lodge. One of the first resolu- tions which they adopted was that the privilege of assembling as Ma- sons, hitherto unlimited, should be vested in certain lodges convened in certain places and authorized to act by a warrant from the Grand Mas- ter; "and without such warrant no lodge shall be hereafter deemed regular or constitutional. " This action of the London lodges met with general approval, a complete change was wrought in practice, a fresh im- pulse was given to Freemasonry, and regular warranted lodges under the authority of the Grand Lodge of England were estabhshed throughout Great Britain. Six years later there came to Boston Henry Price, who was born in London in 1697. Later he went home again, and returned to Boston in 1733, bringing with him the famous deputation as Provincial Grand Master which made the beginning of organized Freemasonry in North America. Before 1733 the number of brethren in this country was very- small They were made in England; and, when we consider the time and expense of going home, it is evident there could be few additions. The Atlantic Ocean was very broad in those days, and it took a long time to get across it. Henry Price, and the ten immortal brethren, all of whom had been made Masons in England: Andrew Belcher, Thomas Kennelly, John Quane, Henry Hope, Frederick Hamilton, John McNeal, Peter HalL, Matthew Young, John Waddell, and Edmund Ellis, whom he called 126 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE around him, formed St. John's Grand Lodge, the first Masonic body es- tablished in North America, upon Monday, July 80, A.D. 1733, "at the House of Edward Lutwych, at ye sign of the Bimch of Grapes in King's street" in Boston, upon the corner of Mackerel Lane, now Kilby street, near the water's edge. It was replaced by the New England Bank, which in turn was replaced by the Exchange Building. The sign of the tavern was four bunches of grapes, two of which are of the few precious relics which have come down to us from that early and memorable day. It was a notable tavern and the favorite resort of the patriots prior to the Revo- lution. Lafayette visited it in 1784. The meetings of the Society of the Cincinnati were held there; and its walls have heard the voice of our illustrious brother Mason, George Washington. Full of zeal and knowledge, Henry Price went vigorously to work scattering the good seed right and left. On the thirty-first of August, 1733, he constituted the First Lodge, usually called the " Mother Lodge, " to be holden at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern on the second and fourth Wednesdays in every month, dating its charter July 30, on which date the " Brethren having regularly met at the House of Edward Lutwych at ye sign of the Bunch of Grapes in King street Boston New England " had unan'mously "agreed to petition our Rt. Worl. Mr. Henry Price, Pro- vincial Grand Master, to Constitute them into a Regular Lodge." For the first half century of their existence the history of the Grand Lodge and of the F.'rst Lodge has been curiously intermingled; and the records of one body frequently report transactions of the other. October 24, 1733, the lodge adopted its First Code of By-Laws, from which I quote four articles : "Illly No Brother or Brothers shall set any victuals in the Lodge Room while the Lodge is open, without the leave of the Master or War- dens, nor call for any Liquor or Tobacco without leave as aforesaid. Vly No brother that hves within or about this Town that is not a member of this Lodge shall be admitted as a Visitor, before he has signified his desire of being a member and paying his Quarteridge, or else make it appear that he is actually a member of a Regular Lodge; unless by a dis- pensation of the Master and Wardens. VlHy No Brother shall propose any person to be made without first asking leave of the Master and Wardens. IX thly Every member shall pay at least two shillings more per quar- ter, to be applied as charity towards the relief of poor Brethren. " The whole code consists of only fourteen articles, brief and to the point, and so explicit that there is no room for doubt or uncertainty. It ap- pears also from these records that the candidate was required sometimes SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 127 to clothe the lodge, that is to furnish gloves for all the brethren present, while at other times it was done at the expense of the lodge. The breth- ren of those days were determined that they would have clean hands at all events. The establishment of St. John's Lodge in the largest town of the Prov- ince of Massachusetts Bay, then the most prosperous of the colonies, was regarded, even at the time it occurred, as of great interest and import- ance, and was participated in by many gentlemen of distinction in civil and military life. We find these records: "Deer. 5733. Nothing further remarkable happened this year only the celebration of the anniversary of St. John the Evangelist after the manner of masons when Our Rt. Worsl. Mr. Jas. Gordon was chosen Master of the Lodge. Masonry caus'd great speculation in these days in New England to the great vulgar and the small. " "5734 June 24. Being the anniversary of St. John the Baptist the Brethren celebrated the Feast in due manner and form, and chose our Rt. Worshl. Bro. Mr. Frederick Hamilton Master of the Lodge." On the same date a charter was granted by St. John's Grand Lodge to the First Lodge in Pennsylvania. Benjamin Franklin, who was bom in Boston on the site of the building now numbered 17 upon Milk Street, January 6, 1706, had returned to Boston, not having been here since 1724. Meanwhile he had been to England and there had been made a Mason. Upon this visit to Boston he became acquainted with Price, who in the language of our records, "further instructed him in the Royal Art." Upon his return to Philadelphia he called the brethren there together and in their behalf petitioned Grand Master Price for "a Constitution to hold a Lodge and Our Rt. Worshl. Grand Master having this year Reed. Orders from the Grand Lodge in England to EstabUsh Masonry in all North America did send a Deputation to Philadelphia appointing the Rt. Worshl. Mr. Benja. Franklin first Master; which is the beginning of Masonry there." In June and December of the following year the Festivals of St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist were "Celebrated as usual;" and at the latter the "Rt. Worshl. Bro. Mr. James Gordon was ap- pointed D. G. M. by Our Rt. Worsl. Grand Master Mr. Price, and the Rt. Worshl. Bro. Capt. McLean was chosen Master of the Lodge." This year also, June 24, 1735, a charter was granted to St. John's Lodge of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and December 27, 1735, to the First Lodge in South Carolina, the record reading: "About this Time some Masons met at Portsmouth in the Province of 128 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE New Hampshire who petitioned Our Rt. Worshl. Grand Master Mr. Price for a Constitution to hold a Lodge there which he Granted." " About this time sundry Brethren going to South Carolina met with some Masons in Charlestown who thereupon went to work, from which sprang Masonry in those parts." In 1735 the First Lodge, by leave from the Rt. Worshl. Grand Master, for sufficient reasons then advanced by the Brethren, was removed from the Bunch of Grapes to the Royal Exchange Tavern in King street, which occupied the present site of the Merchants Bank, on the southeast corner of State and Exchange streets, and was kept by a brother of the lodge, Luke Vardy, a noted tavern keeper, who came from London and was admitted a member of our lodge in 1734. The lodge afterwards was known sometimes by the name of the Royal Exchange. The first printed English Grand Lodge Calendar, containing a registry of all the lodges, was prepared in 1736, and published in the latter part of that year, or early in 1737, and in it the lodge at Boston appears: "Royal Exchange, No. 126, Boston, New England, July 30, 1733." The Boston Evening Post of Monday, June 28, 1736, contains the fol- lowing account of the celebration of St. John's Day: " Thursday last being the Festival of St. John the Baptist the annual meeting of the Free and Accepted Masons, they accordingly met at the Royal Exchange, King St., Boston. The Grand Master nominated and appointed Messieurs James Cerke and Benjamin Barons his Grand Wardens, and the Lodge chose Mr. Robert Tomlinson, Master, and Messieurs Hugh McDaniel and John Osborn, Wardens for the year en- suing, after which they had an elegant entertainment for his excellency the Governor, The R. W.Mr. CommissionaryPrice,and several gentlemen of distinction being present." On this occasion there was sent to England this letter: "From the Holy Lodge of St. John Held in Boston, New England, the 23rd day of June, A. L. 5736. Most Worthy and Dear Brethren: — Our great affection for the whole Fraternity will not permit us to slip the favorable Opportunity to give you sincere assurance of our due Regards from all our Most Worthy Brethren, regularly met in the Right Worshipful Holy Lodge of St. John under the Protection of the Heavenly Canopy, and in part'cular that of England. Our hearty good wishes we forward to you under the recommenda- tion of our Right Worshipful Brother, Mr. Benjamin Barons (our present S. G. W.) Whose great meritts has contributed very much to the flourish- ing State of Masonry in that Town." NASSAU HALL Washington and Common Stheets 1858-1859 SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 129 Then follows a list of the names of the members, forty-seven in num- ber, of "the Holy Lodge of St. John held in Boston, in New England." It includes ofiBcers of high rank in the British regiments, stationed in the town, as well as in the militia of the Province, together with the leading merchants and professional men, thus attesting the correctness of the statement in the letter that the Fraternity in these parts was already "adorned with the most eminent gentlemen of the place." In the years 1737 and 1738 there were celebrated as usual the Festivals of "St. John ye Baptist" and St. John the Evangelist, and "Our Rt. Worshl. Bro. Mr. Beijja. Hallowell was chosen Master of the Lodge." Freemasonry was extended further by the grant of charters from St. John's Grand Lodge January 2, 1738, to Masters' Lodge of Boston, and late in the year to Annapolis Royal Lodge in Nova Scotia, " at ye Petti- tion of sundry Brethren," and the First Lodge in West Indies of Antigua. Benjamin Hallowell, who was master in 1738-9 and treasurer in 1741, was born in Boston January 20, 1699. He was his Majesty's Collector of Customs in Boston, and in addition to his membership in St. John's Lodge he was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Com- pany. He lived upon Batterymarch street in the North End near his shipyard. On his way to England in 1738 he stopped in Antigua, "where finding some old Boston Masons went to Work and made the Governor and sundry other Gentlemen of Distinction Masons, whereby from Our Lodge sprung Masonry in the West Indies." There are few localities in America around which the memories of the shadowy past more interestingly cluster than around the ancient town of Annapolis. Not only the soldier, the poet, the philanthropist, and the historian, but also the Mason, have contributed each his share to draw Nova Scotia and Massachusetts, Annapolis and Boston, the Annapolis Royal and St. John's Lodges, into very close relations. "Monday, December the 29-1740. The Rt. Worshipful Bro. Thomas Oxnard, D.G.M., and a great number of the Brethren met in the Lodge, then was celebrated the Feast of St. John the Evangelist, a very hand- some supper was prepared by the stewards appointment, and the whole entertainment of the evening conducted and carried on in the utmost perfection. Our Rt. Bro. W. Thomas Oxnard, D.G.M., open'd a Grand Lodge and was pleased to nominate and appoint * * * his grand officers for the year ensuing." "Wednesday, February the 10th, 1741. Being Lodge night * * * Voted, That a petition to the Grand Lodge of England be made and sent with all speed for the Constitution, & appointing our Rt. W. Bro. Thos. Oxnard, Grand Master." 130 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE "Wednesday, July 8th, 1741, Lodge Night. But the house being filled by the members of the General Court, and no possibility of a proper room to hold a Lodge, Ordered by our Rt. Worshipful M. that the Breth- ren be summoned to meet him tomorrow at seven ocloek in the evening being Thursday." "On Friday, September 25, 1741 the Committee appointed by this Lodge waited upon the Honble. Mr. Belcher &c and made the following speech. "'Thrice Worthy Brother — We being a Committee by the Mother Lodge of N. England held in Boston to wait on you, do take this oppor- tunity to acknowledge the many favors you have always showed (when in power) to Masonry in General, but in more Especial manner to the Brethren of this Lodge, of which we shall ever retain a most grateful remembrance."' Jonathan Belcher was born in Boston in 1681 and graduated at Har- vard in 1699. He was made a Mason in London in 1704, was afterwards present at a Grand Lodge held at the Devil Tavern. Temple Bar, the Earl of Strathmore, Grand Master, presiding, and so far as is known was the earliest Master Mason resident upon this continent. At this time he was retiring from the office of Royal Governor, and the lodge voted "that next the G.M. the Late Governor of this Province is to be toasted in the following manner, viz: To our Rt. W. Bro. the Honble. Mr. Belcher, Late Governor of N. E. with 3—3—3=9." When he was ap- pointed Governor of New Jersey a committee was chosen "in behalf of the Lodge to send a letter of congratulation to our Hon. Bro. Belcher upon his ad\-ancement to, and safe arri\-al at his Government of the Jerseys." To avoid any imputation of partiality a committee was appointed to wait " on his Excellency Governor Shirley to congratulate him on his ad- vancement to the Government of this Province;" and he in return as- sured them "that their loyalty and fidelity to his Majesty will always recommend the Society to my fa^'o^ and protection." Tuesday, March 6th, 1743, "Bro. Tim. McDaniel presented our Rt. Worshpfl. Bro. Thos. Oxnard, Esqr. with a Deputation from the Rt. Honble. Rt. Worshipful the Ld. Barron Ward Grand Master of Eng- land constituting and appointing him our Gd. Rt. Worshl. Bro. Thomas Oxnard, Provincial G. Master of North America." It may be there is an error in the date of this record as subsequently it appears: "The Right Worshipful Thomas Oxnard having received a deputation dated London Sept. 23rd, 1743, from the Rt. Hon. and Most Worshipful John Lord Ward, Baron of Birmingham, in the county of Warwick, Grand Master of SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 131 Masons in England, appointing him provincial grand master of Masons in the room of the right worshipful Grand Master Tomlinson deceased; which being communicated March 6, 1744, he was properly acknowl- edged, invested, installed and congratulated." Wednesday, May 25, and Wednesday, June 8, 1743, the lodge was favored by a visit of Bro. Benj. Franklin of Philadelphia. August 24, 1743, Brother Hall presented a "letter from the Lodge in Minorca which was generously Received and the Brethren remembered in due Order, when a Letter in Answer was ordered to be wrote and sent by the hands of Brother Hall, which was done accordingly, with a Token of 10 Galls, of Rum as from the Lodge, though it was really the present of Brother HaU." December 24, 1746, "At the pettitionof Sundry Brethren Residing in Newfoundland Our Rt. Worshl. Grand Master Granted a Constitution for a Lodge to be held there; " and it was named St. John's Lodge of St. John's, Newfoundland. The years 1749 and 1750 were years of Masonic activity. February 15, 1749, a charter was granted to the Second Lodge of Boston, and March 7 to the Third. December 27. "At the Pettition of Sundry Brethren Residing at Newport on Rhode Island Our Rt. Worshl. Bro. Thos. Oxnard, esq.. Grand Master, Granted a Constitution" for St. John's Lodge to be held there. Wednesday, Dec. 17th, 1749. "Being the Festival of St. John the EvangeHst the Brethren attended Divine service at Christ Church where was a sermon preached by our Reverend Bro. Charles Brockwell very suitable to the occasion, after which they repaired in procession to Bro. Stones and celebrated the day in an elegant manner, with true masonic decorum and order." July 19, 1750, " at ye Request of sundry Brethren at Halifax, a consti- tution was granted to hold a lodge there and His Excellency Edw. Corn- wallis, Esqr." was appointed their first master. August 12, "At the Pettition of Sundry Brethren at Annapolis in Mary Land Our Rt. Worshl. Grand Master Bro. Thos. Oxnard Esqr. Granted a Constitution for a Lodge to be held there." On the same day "At ye Pettition of sundry Brothers of Newhaven in Connecticut " a constitution was granted for Hiram Lodge to be held there. Monday, June 24th, 1751. "Being the Festival of St. John the Baptist. The Brethren went in the morning in Regular Procession to the House of Mr. Richardson in Cambridge (Mr. Price's House at Menot- 132 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE omy being incumbered by sickness) where Our Rt. Worshl. G.M. held a Grand Lodge." During the succeeding year the Masters' Lodge and the Second Lodge removed to the Bunch of Grapes Tavern. On Wednesday, Jime 24th, "Lord Colvill D. G. INI. summoned the Brethren to attend him at the Grey Hound Tavern in Roxbury" where he held a Grand Lodge by vir- tue of a deputation from the Pro%Tncial Grand Master. January l'-2, 1753, "At the Petition of Sundry Brethren Residing att New London in the Colony of Connecticut Our Right Worshipfull Bror. Thos. Oxnard, esqr. G. M. Granted a Constitution for a Lodge to be held att New London," and February 4, 1754, St. John's Lodge of Mid- dletown, Connecticut, was granted a charter. Subsequently, upon the petitions of these lodges it was "Voted that the Grand Master, Deputy Grand ^Master & Grand Wardens shall be impowred & herebj' are impowred to dispence with the said Lodges Con- forming to the Vote passed in January last with regard to the Masters being Thirty Years of age they being Young Lodges are incapable of Compljang." At the Quarterly Communication of October 11, 1754, in Concert Hall, Henry Price in the chair and Benjamin Franklin present, a com- mittee was appointed "to draw a Petition to the Grand Master of Eng- land for a Deputation for a Grand Master of North America." The pe- tition is signed by the lodges in Philadelphia, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Antigua, Annapolis in Nova Scotia, Ne^-foundland, Rhode Island, Halifax, Annapolis in Maryland, and New London, Middle- town and New Haven in Connecticut. The brother nominated for this high honor was Jeremiah Gridley, commonly called Jeremy Gridley, an honored member of our lodge and then its Worshipful ^Master, who graduated from Harvard College in 1725, studied theology and occa- sionally preached, studied law and was admitted to the bar, and who later won a distinguished position, and was called by his associates "Father of the Boston Bar." June 24, 1755, "Our Right Worshipful Bro. Benjamin HaUoweU, D.G.M. summon'd the Brethren to attend at the House of Mr. John Gratons in Roxbury to celebrate the Feast of St. John the Baptist and the day was celebrated with decency and mirth." August 21, 1755, "By virtue of Our Right Worshipful Grand Master Summons" a Grand Lodge was holden in the Royal Exchange Tavern. Jeremy Gridley informed Grand Master Price that he had received a Deputation appointing him "Provincial Grand Master of all Such Prov- inces and Places in North America and the Territories thereof of which SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 133 no Provincial Grand Master is at present appointed." Bro. Price ordered the secretary to read and record it in the Grand Lodge Book. October 1, 1755, at a Grand Lodge Communication held Jeremy Grid- ley, " appointed Grand Master of Masons in North America by the Right Worshipful, the Marquis of Carnavron, Grand Master of Masons, was installed in the presence of a great number of brethren from the three lodges in Boston and the Master and Wardens of the Portsmouth Lodge in New Hampshire." The following year Richard Gridley, a brother of Jeremiah, a famous engineer and artillerist of Colonial and Revolutionary times, who then was the engineer of the army with General Winslow at Crown Point, was appointed by the " Grand Master of the Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons of all such places in North America where no Grand Master is appointed * * * * to congregate all Free and Ac- cepted Masons in the present expedition against Crown Point, and form them into one or more Lodges, as he shall think fit." Accordingly Lake George Lodge was constituted May 13, 1756. Richard Gridley was apt in such authority, as in 1745 he had granted "a Deputation to a number of Brothers to Hold a Lodge in His Majesty's Twenty-Eighth Regiment of Foot at Louisburgh." Upon his return to Boston he became Master of First Lodge, and later was with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham and at the capture of Quebec in 1759. He became a major general in the Revo- lutionary Army and commander of the artillery, laid out the defence at Bimier HiU the night before the battle and narrowly escaped capture, and constructed the fortification upon Dorchester Heights which caused the British to evacuate Boston March 17, 1776. John Gerrish and " Sundry other Brethren of the Ancient and Honor- able Society of Free and Accepted Masons residing in Providence" made appUcation to be constituted into "a Regular Lodge that Masonry may increase and Flourish in these Parts," and January 18, 1757, a charter was granted to St. John's Lodge of Providence, and "Our Right Worshipful and well beloved Brother Capt. John Burgess" was ap- pointed to be "the First Master of the Lodge at Providence aforesaid." At a meeting January 31, 1757, "The R. W. G. M. informed the Lodge that the occasion of the meeting was to make Capt. Harry Charteris, Capt. George McAdams, aide de camp. Dr. Richard Husk, and Mr. John Appy, secretary to the Earl of Londoun, with Mr. John MelviUe, Masons (who came to town from Marblehead with Dr. Lowell on purpose to be made a Mason) , which the Lodge unanimously agreed to. Our R. W.G.M. appointed Bro. Richard Gridley (the Master of the First Lodge) to make the above five gentlemen Masons." 134 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE November 13, 1758, a charter was granted to Louisburgh Lodge in Nova Scotia, March 20, 1759, to Masters' Lodge in Newport, and April 13, 1759, to Crown Point Lodge upon Lake George, where the brethren had been congregated, by virtue of a deputation to Abraham Savage, he and they being part of the expedition against Canada. March 25, 1760, a charter was granted to Philanthropic Lodge in Marblehead, April 8, 1761 to Hampshire Lodge, on the same day to Surinam Lodge in Dutch Guiana, and March 20, 1762, to another army lodge at Crown Point. "A Petition was read, from Sundry Brethren living at Falmouth in Casco Bay, Praj-ing for a renewal of the Deputation formerly granted to Alexander Ross Esqr. now deceased, on which Account they reccommend WiUiam Tying Esqr. High Sherrifl of the County of Cumberland for their Master; After a proper enquiry into the Circumstances of the Peti- tioners it was agreed that the Praj'er of said Petition be granted." July 21, 1762, we find the brethren in the British Coffee House, which was kept by Mr. Ballard on the site now numbered 66 upon State street, and in which the Second Lodge generally held its meetings. The preced- ing day having been Commencement Day in Cambridge the record states there was not a sufficient number present to open the lodge. The following year there was brought to the attention of the lodge the matter of a building for the meetings of Masons, and a letter from Mr. Stephen Deblois, the owner of Concert Hall, being read, "it was unani- mously determined to proceed upon the subject matter of said letter. The question being put whether it be the mind of this Lodge to purchase Concert Hall provided the sum of £600 sterling be raised it passed in the affirmative. The question being put whether this Lodge will give their stock towards the above purchase it passed in the Negative. The Question being put whether it be recommended to the Grand Lodge to call a General Lodge of Masons to see what subscription can be obtained towards the purchase of Concert Hall, it passed in the affirmative." Friday, October 28, 1763, the Grand Lodge being opened, "It was Voted unanimously that Concert Hall, in which the Brethren are now Assembled, be Purchased, for the Honour, Benefit & Convenience of Free Masons at the Rate of Twelve hundred Pounds Sterhng, and that a Sub- scription be immediately put about, to raise the said sum, towards Pur- chasing, Furnishing, and otherwise Accommodating the Fraternity for the Future. But Mr. Stephen Deblois notwithstanding the Foregoing Vote and a Consequent agreement with him, sold the House to Mr. Nathl. Wheel- wright the next Day, whereby the Subscriptions made for the Purchase SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 135 aforesaid became Abortive. To the Great disappointment, as well as Charge of the Brethren in their Meetings about it." December 27, 1764, there dined with the Brethren of St. John's Lodge John Rowe, who was our Worshipful Master in 1749 and then was Deputy Grand Master, a merchant importer, for whom • Rowe's wharf is named, and who later, at the mass meeting in the Old South Church, when the tea party was assembled, first suggested the disposition of the obnoxious tea by his question "Who Knows how tea will mingle with salt water?" The idea was received with great laughter and approval. He was an ardent Mason and patriot, and afterwards was Grand Master and colonel of the first Boston regiment in the Continental Army. That often it was most difficult for the subordinate lodges to be repre- sented in Grand Lodge is apparent, and sometimes we have evidence of it in the records, as for instance: Right Worshipfull "Middletown Augt 21st 5765. We received Brother Quincys of the 22d July last by your Worships Order, desiring Our Attendance at the Grand Lodge or Quarterly Com- munication; at Boston the fourth Friday of October next, but the dis- tance we are from you is so great as to render it prejudicial to Our Several Employs to attend at Quarterly Communications, have thought proper to appoint our Worthy Brother Edmund Quincy Junr. to represent us at them which doubt not your Approbation of to whom We have Sent our Charity for the Relief of Poor Brethren by Brother Sage. We are Right Worshipful with the Greatest Esteem your Worships Most Obedient & most Huml. Servts." July 26, 1765, a charter was granted to Harmony Lodge of Waterbury, Connecticut, October 25, 1765, to St. John's Lodge of Princeton, New Jersey, July 27, 1766, to St. John's Lodge of Newburyport, October 24, 1766, to Barbadoes Lodge in the West Indies, and on the same date to Norwich Lodge in Connecticut, Salem Lodge in Massachusetts, St. Christopher Lodge in the West Indies, and Virginia Lodge in Virginia. These charters from 1733 to 1766, so many in number for that early day, show how eagerly the opportunity, offered by Freemasonry, of be- coming acquainted with other people was embraced by our seaport towns. If we were to search the records of these lodges in Salem, Nan- tucket, Newburyport, Beverly, Marblehead, Gloucester, Charlestown, and Provincetown, we should see that most of their early members were sailors, shipowners, and merchants, whose business relations brought them into contact with foreign nations, and who desired that to their business relations should be added the Masonic ties of social intercourse, 136 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE good fellowship, and brotherly aid. With that bond of Masonry our mer- chants and our shipowners and our sailors traversed the whole world and brought back the rich treasures of every country, and wherever they might be, they found themselves in the presence of friends who would see that they were not wronged. August 18, 1767, Concert Hall again had come into the possession of Mr. Deblois, and he sent the following letter to Jeremy Gridley, the Grand Master: "Sir Since I had the pleasure of waiting on you & Mr. Rowe respecting the sale of Concert Hall, the House is Entirely Cleared and is now kept Lock'd up to wait for the Consideration and Determination of the So- ciety of Free Masons, of which you are the Head : Therefore I now take the Liberty to give You the Lowest Terms that said Building can be Sold on, which you'l find on Foot hereof; The greatest improvement is made from September to June, and I would only Mention that some Per- sons stand ready to hire the Hall to the Amount of 40 Pounds Sterling and another wants the Small Tenement which would let at 5 Pounds more, — therefore You'l be kind enough to cause the Affair to be deter- mined as soon as possible which wiU much oblige them and Sir Your most humble Servant Gilbert Deblois. " A meeting was held to consider the advisabihty of pm-chasing but the conclusion was that the lodge was unable. The Hall remained standing many years after the Grand Lodge had established itself in quarters of its own and many will remember it as a somewhat famous restaurant. The Grand blaster, for the first time in our Masonic history, died in office; and upon Saturday, the twelfth day of September, 1767, he was buried with great honor, the procession being described at length in the lodge records. The remaining charters granted by St. John's Grand Lodge are those of May 1, 1769, to Compass Lodge of Wallingford, Connecticut, May 27, 1771, to Union Lodge of Nantucket, July 10, 1771, to Guilford Lodge in Connecticut, July 24, 1772, to Rising Sun Lodge in Boston, February 15, 1776, to American Lodge with the army in Roxbury, and March 23, 1780, to Union Lodge of Danbury, Connecticut. October 5, 1768, a committee from the Grand Lodge, Brothers Richd. Gridley, Jenkins, and Cutler, presented the "Commission of the M't. W'l. Henry Somerset, Duke of Beauford, Grand Master of England," X ?! I—' I-l ^ -* r- o p^ 00 (-) X 1 « m crs m fi, C30 H Tt, w SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 137 appointing John Rowe, Grand Master of North America. November 23, 1768, he was Installed by Henry Price in Concert Hall, with the ceremony which has been followed ever since. He writes in his diary: "This was a very solemn ceremony. After the Installation the whole fraternity pro- ceeded in order and marched in procession from Concert Hall round the Town House, accompanied with two bands of musick the 59 & 64 Regi- ments, to Trinity Church. The Revd. Mr. Bass of Newberry preached from the 21st Chapter of St. John & part of the 20th Verse — the Disciple whom Jesus loved — After service wee returned in procession to Concert Hall & dined on an elegant entertainment provided by a committee ap- pointed by the Grand Lodge, there were One hundred and thirty-four Brethren present. Wee spent the afternoon very cheerfully & in good order, which did honour to the Craft. I came home at eight of clock in the evening." It is hardly to be supposed that many Masonic meetings were held in Boston while it was occupied by General Gage; and, when evacuation took place. Brother Thomas Brown, the Grand Secretary of St. John's Grand Lodge and Secretary of the Second Lodge, seekingrefugeinHalifax, took with him his records, which rightly he valued highly, and they were not returned until 1787. But our lodge was not dead, nor dormant. It sent its representatives to the Grand Lodge, it worked the degrees, and it issued diplomas. There also are newspaper reports of meetings of the lodge in 1780; and on the eleventh of December of that year, at "a meeting of the Second Lodge of St. John's held at Concert Hall" five brothers were made members. We find also in the unpublished diary of John Rowe the following in- teresting letters: "Philadelphia, August 19th, 1780. oir : I do myself the honor to address you, by order of the Grand Lodge of Ancient York Masons, regularly constituted in the City of Philadelphia. This Grand Lodge has under its jurisdiction in Pennsylvania and the States adjacent, thirty-one different regular Lodges, containing in the whole more than one thousand Brethren. Enclosed you have a printed abstract of some of our late proceedings, and by that of January 13th last, you will observe that we have, so far as depends on us, done that Honor which we think due to our illustrious Brother, GENERAL WASH- INGTON, viz. electing him Grand Master over all the Grand Lodges, formed or to be formed in these United States, not doubting of the con- currence of all other Grand Lodges in America to make this election effectual. " 138 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE gjj.. "Boston, September 4th, 1780. Your agreeable favor of the 19th ult., I duly received the 31st, covering a printed abstract of the proceedings of your Grand Lodge. I am well assur'd that no one can have any objections to so Illustrious a person as General Washington to preside as Grand Master of the United States, but at the same time it wiU be necessary to know from you his prerogative as such ; whether he is to appoint sub-grand or Provincial Grand Masters of each State; if so, I am confident that the Grand Lodge of this State will never give up their right of electing their own Grand Master and other officers annually. " In 1783 the members of the First and Second Lodges asked permission to unite, and this was granted by Grand Master Howe. The by-laws then were revised as follows: ' ' This Lodge of St. John under the jurisdiction of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, shall not exceed forty members, officers included, all of whom shall be Master Masons. The Secretary shall fill a summons for each member and deliver them sealed to the Toiler two days before the Lodge meets, under penalty of forfeiting his fees every evening he is deficient. The Toilers shall call on the Secretary at least two days before the meeting of the Lodge for the summons and shall leave one at the dwelling house of each member the day before the Lodge meets. " The next meetings of the Grand Lodge, of which we have records, were February 17, 1787, at Brother Samuel Dunn's house, August 4 at Bunch of Grapes Tavern, July 29, 1790, at Concert Hall, Nov. 25, 1791, at Bunch of Grapes Tavern, Jan. 18, 1792, at Brother Colman's, March 2 at Bunch of Grapes Tavern, and the memorable meeting of March 5, 1792, when the union of the two Grand Lodges was consummated, also held at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern. At the Grand Lodge of St. John, held at Bunch of Grapes, in Boston, November 25, 1791, a petition was received from the Rising Sun Lodge praying to be united with St. John's, and the Grand Lodge taking the same into consideration, it was voted to grant the prayer of the petition. At the Special Grand Lodge of St. John, called at Brother Colman's Jan. 18, 1792, R. Wp. John Cutler, S.G.W., in the chair, it was "Voted that a Committee of seven, be choose to Confer with the Committee from Massachusetts Grand Lodge & Promote the proposed Union, provided it can be done on true Masonic principles." Under the authority of a commission from the Most Worshipful George Earl of Dalhousie, Grand Master of Scotland, appointing a SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 139 Grand Master of Masons in Boston, New England, and within one hun- dred miles of the same. General Joseph Warren, master of the Lodge of St. Andrew, organized the Massachusetts Grand Lodge, December 27, 1769, in Mason Hall, in the Green Dragon Tavern, the property then and now of the Lodge of St. Andrew. The two wardens who assisted in form- ing the new Grand Lodge were captains in the 29th Regiment and mem- bers of Lodge No. 322, Ireland, in that regiment, then located in Boston. The withdrawal of these military lodges was supplied March 2, 1770, by a charter to Tyrian Lodge, Gloucester, and May 13 to Massachusetts Lodge, a branch of the Lodge of St. Andrew, the petitioners, without an exception, being members of it. A charter also was granted to St. Peter's Lodge, Newburyport, March 6, 1772. These are the only charters which bear the name of General Warren as Grand Master. The two Grand Lodges, St. John's Lodge and the Massachusetts Grand Lodge, on the 5th of March, 1792, "by their Committee of Con- ference, duly appointed, having deliberately considered the present state of Masonry, and being desirous to promote the benevolent designs of this Antient Fraternity, do mutually agree in a Complete Union of the Grand Lodges aforesaid," under the title of "The Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts." John Cutler of St. John's Lodge was the first Grand Master of the new Grand Lodge. One of his first official acts was to prepare a letter to St. Andrew's Lodge announcing "that a Complete Union of the Two Grand Lodges, formerly held in this State, is happily effected," and gently hint- ing, rather than urging the lodge to lend its aid to promote the laudable design to remedy " the deranged state of Masonry." The Lodge of St. Andrew was not ready to accept the invitation of the Grand Lodge, and preferred to retain its connection with the Grand Lodge of Scotland. But December 11, 1809, the Grand Marshal in- formed the M.W. Grand Master that St. Andrew's Lodge had taken seats for the first time as a member of the Grand Lodge. Upon the union of St. John's Grand Lodge with Massachusetts Grand Lodge its special and intimate connection with St. John's Lodge ceases; and the history of the latter thenceforward is single and direct, like that of our sister lodges. Before proceeding with it, however, let us turn to a brief consideration of its sixty years of history, not as of a distinct date or place, and without separation of its several parts, but a composite picture as it were. Sixty years had elapsed since the introduction of Free Masonry into North America; a fountain from whence the streams have been numerous 140 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE and extensive. Within this period charters were granted for lodges in Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Penn- sylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North CaroUna, South Carolina, Canada, Newfoundland, the West Indies, Dutch Guiana, the Colonial Army, the American Army, and in Massachusetts. The American Revolution had come to a glorious end; the smoke of battle was no longer in the sky; the garments dyed in blood had been laid away; and sweet peace everywhere, like moonhght, lay on all the land. The sad memories of the tears, the trials, and the sufferings, of the dark days of the Revolution were being forgotten, and the whole people were beginning to reap the blessings of Uberty and prosperity. As we stand on the ladder of time, and look back on the sixty rounds then passed, we catch ghmpses of the faces of brethren faithful to the duties they owed to God, their country, their neighbors, and themselves. It is to the memory of these departed brethren that we to-day offer our tribute of gratitude for the love they cherished for our time-honored institution, and for their perseverance and fortitude in keeping aUve the flame of Masonry. Thanks to their steadfast patience and endurance, nearly all opposition, due to religious and political prejudice, selfish aims and ignorance of our principles, had ceased, and our order stood in its true light, as an institution which conciliates friendship among men of every country, sect, and opinion, having for its foundation the practice of the social and moral virtues. The diligent toilers had left their sununonses at the houses of the brethren, and they had passed into the lodge room of the Bunch of Grapes Tavern beneath the very bunch of grapes, this precious relic of the past, under which you all have come this afternoon. In those days it was the custom for nearly all meetings, Masonic and otherwise, to be held in taverns, partly because they only could furnish rooms of sufficient capacity to accommodate, and partly because they afforded the means of refreshment, which in those days was of more importance than at pres- ent. In the east is our first Worshipful Master, Henry Hope, the repre- sentative in North America of the celebrated firm of Baring Brothers, a high position and filled with honor not only then but later, not only by those illustrious brethren, already mentioned, but also by John Box, a ropemaker, warden of King's Chapel and one of the vestry, and one of the promoters in the building of the present stone church, and John Erving, colonel of the First or Boston Regiment. In the west and south are our first wardens, Frederick Hamilton and James Gordon. Many a form I doubt not passes in fancy before your eyes as your minds travel backward along the years. The tyler is Robert Newman, SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 141 sexton of Christ Church, who on the eighteenth day of April, 1775, hung out the lanterns in the window of the steeple as the signal for Paul Re- vere, waiting on the Charlestown side of the river. It may be that his attention to these things interfered sometimes with the strict perform- ance of his Masonic duties, for we find it recorded: " Brother John Jones and Robert Newman chosen Toilers for the year ensuing with directions for their attending more strictly to their duty." There are Andrew Bel- cher, son of Gov. Belcher, Deputy Grand Master, the Register of Pro- bate for Suffolk Co., Thomas Kennelly and John Quane, Grand Wardens, Adino Paddock, who planted a row of imported English elms on the sidewalk between Park Street Church and the Granary Burying ground gate, Peter Oliver, chief justice of the Superior Court of Judicature of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, who adhered to the royal party and left Boston with the King's troops, James Otis, one of the greatest of the patriots in the preUminary conflicts before the Revolution, a " flame of fire " who in 1761 made the famous speech against the Writs of Assist- ance, which speech John Adams says was the birth of the " child of Inde- pendence," Abraham Savage, Grand Warden and Recording Grand Sec- retary, Col. Joseph Ingersol, in whose hostelry, the Bunch of Grapes, the lodge held its meetings, and Estes Hatch, who was captain of a troop of horse at Louisburg and brigadier general in the Army of the Revolution. It seems that boycotting was not unknown in those days, for we find in the records: " Voted, that no brother present shall for the future take any newspaper printed by Thos. Fleet, or that said Fleet may be con- cerned in. Voted, that no brother present shall give any encourage- ment to said Fleet's paper or to him in his business, by advertisement or otherwise. Voted, that Bros. Oxnard, Ld. Colvil, Gridley, McDaniel, Brockwell, Rowe, & Price, be a Committee to wait upon the Lieutenant Governor and Council, to complain against a scandalous piece of ribaldry in said Fleet's paper, and pray their order for prosecuting the printer thereof." Worshipful Brother Oxnard was a zealous member of the Lodge and we come across his name upon many pages, as : " The Lodge being opened our Rt. Worshipful Bro. Oxnard, G. M. McDaniel, D.G.M. & Rowe, M. presented to the Lodge three silver punch ladles to be deposited in the Pedestal, which were received by the Brethren, with the utmost grati- tude and thankfulness." " The Lodge being opened it was mentioned and thought proper by the Brethren, that whereas our Grand Master Bro. Oxnard was going home, this and the other Lodges in Boston should prefer a petition signed 142 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE by the several Masters and Wardens to the Grand Master of England, praying the enlarging and establishing our Grand Master's Power in North America." This is an interesting record : " The Lodge being opened Brother Henry Price proposed Capt. Delabraz, as a candidate and acquainted the Lodge that he was a Gentleman who being a prisoner of war was thereby re- duced but as he might be serviceable (when at Home) to any Bro. whom Providence might cast in his way, it was desired he might be excused the expense of his making, provided each Bro. would contribute his clothing, which the Rt. Worshpfl. Master was pleased to pass to Vote when it was carried in affirmative and by dispensation from the Rt. W. Mastr. & Wardens upon account of his leaving the Province very soon, he was balloted in, introduced and made a Mason in due Form. Voted That the Secretary grant Bro. Delabraz a letter of recommendation." " It was Motion'd and Seconded, That when this Lodge Recommends a Person (To the Grand Master of England) to be appointed Grand Master of North America, that they shall desire that his Deputation shall be for three Years only. The Question being put upon the above Motion it passed in the Affirmative unanimously." Our brothers were not forgetful of their Christian duties; for " Dec. il, 5748 Being the Festival of St. John the EvangeUst the Brethren at- tended Divine service at Christ Church, where a sermon suitable to the Occasion was preached by our Rt. Worshpfl. and Revd. Bro. Mr. Chas. Brockwell after which they repaired in procession, and concluded the celebration of the day in Grand Lodge at an Elegant Dinner with the utmost Decency and Decorum, after the manner of Masons. The Musick went on till Night, when the Hall was finely illuminated, by Seventy two Candles in the Chandehers and Sconces, and by Nine large Candles in the several Lodges Candlesticks. The Evening was Spent in the fore- going manner till near ten o'Clock, when the Brethren mostly Retired." Neither did they forget the unfortunate: " Motion by brother Morton that the remains of the feast be sent to the prisoners in the Gaol, passed unanimously, & that the Grand Stewards be requested to see the same distributed." Their zeal and energy were so great that they could not be confined within the narrow limits of one lodge, and on the 15th of February, 1749, Grand Master Oxnard " constituted in due Form with the usual solem- nity " the Second Lodge in Boston; and March 7, 1748, "Our Rt. Worshl. Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Wardens constituted (with the usual solemnity in due form) a Lodge to be held at the White Horse Tavern in Boston on the First and Third Wednesdays in every SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 143 month, and appointed the Rt. Wor. Peter Pelham first Master." This Lodge of ye White Horse, or Third Lodge, two years later, removed to the Bunch of Grapes in King Street. " Friday, July 24, 1772, John Rowe, Grand Master, a petition signed by 18 members of the First Lodge on the 22 of June, 1772, wherein they prayed to be embodied into a distinct Lodge, by the name of the Rising Sun Lodge, was granted." Also there is the Masters 'Lodge from the First, Second, Third, and Rising Sun Lodges, all which lodges were made from the First Lodge. Subse- quent to the Revolution these several lodges came back to the mother lodge by memorials "praying that their Lodge may be incorporated with the other Lodges of St. John's." Apparently it was somewhat difficult to secure capable tylers or toilers as they very properly then were called. "Mr. Simon Wyman was made a Mason, viz. That he is to serve three years as a Toiler and receive for his services the customary fees for each evening's attendance, if in the course of the time mentioned he shall see fit to pay the customary fees, for being made, he shall be excused from further attendance." Time forbids other than a most hasty glance at the remaining one hun- dred years of our history. "September the 24th, 5792. The officers of St. John's Lodge taking into consideration the situation of the Town of Boston relative to the smallpox have thought fit to postpone the Regular meeting which was to have been held on Wednesday evening 26th day of September to the last Wednesday in October next." " October 29th, 5792. The officers of St. John's Lodge have thought fit to postpone their regular meeting to the last Wednesday in November next for the same reason as is set forth in the last record." "Concert Hall, January 13, 1800. The Committee appointed to con- fer with Massachusetts Lodge upon the subject of a union with this Lodge, reported that they had had a conference with a Committee of said Lodge, and they were willing to unite with St. John's Lodge on con- dition that this Lodge will adopt their method of working. Whereupon Voted that as it would be unconstitutional for this Lodge to rehnquish its present method of working, this Lodge cannot upon any consideration whatever agree to unite with Massachusetts Lodge upon the terms which they have offered. Voted that on the next regular Lodge night suitable respect in Masonic style be paid by this Lodge to the memory of our late illustrious brother, George Washington. " " ConcertHall, March 26, 5800. Voted that a copy of the eulogy on the sublime virtues of Washington (pronounced in this Lodge by Br. George Blake), handsomely bound together, with a golden medal, be trans- mitted to the Grand Lodge of England. " Two by-laws were adopted : 144 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE "Art. 1. This Lodge shall not consist of more than sixty members, all of whom shall be Master Masons. Art. 2. All the ofiBcers shall be chosen by written votes, on the Lodge night next preceding the festival of St. John the Evangehst two thirds of the vote of all present shall be necessary to constitute a choice. " "St. John's Lodge, Special at W. James Viles No. 17 Court street, Thursday evening, 15 Nov. 5804. Voted that the M.W. Bro. Samuel Dunn, Bro. Shubael Bell, Bro. Robert G. Shaw, Bro. John Kennedy, Bro. Thomas Burly, Bro. Samuel Nye, & Bro. John May, be a committee to draft and bring forward a plan for the purpose of erecting a Masonic Hall in Boston and that they be authorized to confer with any persons who may be engaged on any similar occasion and that they report the next Lodge Night." "St. John's Lodge — Concert Hall Nov. 3, 5807 — Regular meeting second in Quarter — Rt. W. F. J. Oliver, M. Voted that a committee be appointed to consider the expediency of removing the Lodge to Masons Hall to enquire of the present lessees of said hall on what terms St. John's Lodge can be admitted to hold their meetings in said hall. To confer with Mount Lebanon Lodge and ascertain as to the nights of meeting." "Concert Hall Oct. 4,5808 — Regular meeting first in quarter Rt. W. F. J. Oliver INI. At this meeting of the Lodge Resolved that St. John's Lodge think it highly derogatory to the characterof a good Mason to hold communication with any clandestine Mason and that no person who holds communication with any clandestine Lodge, Chapter, or Associa- tion knowing them to be such, shall be admitted to a seat in St. John's Lodge, and whereas an Association of men hold meetings at Roxbury under the title of Washington Incampment and have presumed to rank as Masons and assumed the right of conferring the higher orders of Masonry, to which they are by no means entitled, therefore Resolved that all communication between said Association and the members of St. John's Lodge be utterly prohibited. " "Exchange Building — April 4, 5809. Regular Meeting 1st in quarter. Rt. Wor. S. Bell, Master. The subscribers being associated as members of the Washington Encampment at Roxbury for the purpose of confer- ring various degrees in Masonry in a way and manner which we are now conscious are contrary to the principles and ancient usages of Masonry and totally subversive of the harmony and prosperity of the craft, do most heartily renounce and abandon said association forever, and freely confess this our error and solemnly engage to conform to the Edicts and Regulations of the Grand Lodge and constitutions of Masonry in future and request to be hereafter to be conduced as entitled to the privileges THORXDIKE HALL Summer Street 1864-1867 SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 145 and hospitalities of Masonry and to our ancient standing among faithful Masons and brethren." "Exchange Buildings — Celebration of the Festival of Holy St. John by St. John's Lodge Boston, June 24th, A.N. 5809. The Lodge opened at the Exchange Coffee House at 11 oclock A.M. and at one O'clock in pro- cession to the King's Chapel where divine service was performed by the Rt. Wor. and Revd. Bro. Asa Eaton and an appropriate address was de- livered by the Worshipful Bro. Shaw. " " Exchange Hall, 23 Dec. 1810. Voted On Motion from Bro. Hammatt a committee was appointed consisting of R.W. Master Bro. Bell & Bro. Hammatt to consider the expediency of establishing a Charity Fund in St. John's Lodge and the means proper to effect it. " "Exchange Hall, 5 March 5811. The Committee appointed to take into consideration the expediency of establishing a Charity Fund having attended to that duty begs leave to report that they find the Lodge is now possessed of $326.66 and that in their opinion it is expedient and will be highly honorable to St. John's Lodge to accept a permanent Mode to es- tablish that fund under the name of St. John's Lodge Charity Fund. " "Exchange Hall, 2d April 1811. The Treasurer reported that he had received the sum of fifty dollars for the use of the Charity Fund from the managers of the Theatre being the nett proceeds of a Benefit Night for that Institution. " "Exchange Hall, 7 May 5812. The R.W.Master Wardens Treasurer and Secretary, Deacons, Stewards, Toiler and Marshall together with the major part of the members of St. John's Lodge, the Past Masters and other Brethren with the Chaplain all clothed in the Regalia of their order assembled for the purpose of celebrating the anniversary of the Charity Fund of the Lodge in the Lodge Room at 7 o'clock P.M. where they formed in procession and proceeded to the Ball Room. The sum of 200 dollars was collected and placed in the hands of the Treasurer for the use of the Charity Fund." "Exchange Hall, Special Meeting. 17 Oct. 1812. Don Francisco Lo- pez was made an entered apprentice — Bro. Pemins and another Spanish Bro. acted as interpreters between the officers of the Lodge and Don Francisco Lopez, he being unable to speak the English language." "Exchange Hall Saturday evening February 6th 5814. Special: Bro. Don Francisco Lopez to the sublime degree Bro. Canera acting as inter- preter. " "St. John's Lodge Exchange Hall— Thursday Evg. Sept. 25, 5816. Special — On Motion of Worshipful Brother Nichols it was voted That a Committee be raised invested with full power to confer with the Com- 146 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE mittee raised from the several Lodges in the Town of Boston upon the expediency of providing a new Hall for their mutual accommodation and to act in conjunction with them or independent of them as in their judgment may seem most conducive to the interest of St. John's Lodge." "Masons Hall, Exchange C. House, Boston, May 20, 5817 — Special Meeting : This meeting called for the Special purpose of passing and raising Bro. Jose Correa D. Paiva one of the suite of the Minister Pleni- potentiary from Pernambuco (S. A.) Bros. Miller & Story were appointeda committee to wait upon the Minister and Suite and inform them that the Lodge was in session and ready to receive them. They were accordingly introduced and received in due form. Bro. Jose Correa D. Paiva who had received the first degree in South America was ballotted for and unani- mously accepted for the Second and Third degree in the Lodge, a dis- pensation being granted by the D.G.M.for that purpose, and was passed to Fellow Craft and raised to Sublime degree of Master Mason. " "Masons Hall — Exchange CofiPee House, Boston, Nov. 3rd, 5818. Lodge opened on the Entered Apprentice Degree Proceeded to Initiate Mr. Samuel Dana. While passing through some of the ceremonies the Alarm was given that the building, that Grand Structure, the Exchange Coffee House was on fire which we were soon compelled to believe by the room being filled with smoke. The Lodge was then closed without ceremony and by the time the Jewells and some of the most valuable articles of furniture could be saved the Building was all in flames, notwithstanding the Masonic Hall was situated on the Sixth Story of the building and the roof of the BuUding aU in flames, yet by the exertions and daring risk of the lives of the Mem- bers and Visitors most of the valuable property of all the Lodges was saved. This evening was appropriated by St. John's Lodge for the annual visitation of the Grand Lodge which drew a large concourse of Visitors to witness the dreadful calamity, who were very active in rescuing the property from destruction. At the time the alarm of fire was given the District D. G. Master and suite were in the Visitors' room preparing to visit St. John's Lodge." It appears by the report of a "committee appointed to confer with the committee of other Lodges on the subject of procuring a place for the future meeting of the Masonic Institutions in Boston," that the Grand Lodge "hired the upper stories of the Old State House for the purpose at a rent of Six Hundred Dollars per annum, on a conditional lease of ten years;" and St. John's Lodge agreed to pay two hundred dollars, as their SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 147 proportion for fitting the new hall, being the sum assessed on St. John's Lodge by the Grand Lodge. February 1, 1825, General Lafayette was made an honorary member by the passage of the following motion: "In addition to that respect which St. John's Lodge has been pleased to manifest towards our dis- tinguished Brother Gen. Lafayette by inviting him to partake of their friendship and hospitality and the very happy and acceptable manner which he was pleased to reply to it, I beg leave to offer as a further testi- mony of the high sense we entertain of him, as a Mason, a Christian and a Patriot and for all those virtues for which he is so eminently distin- guished, that St. John's Lodge, the most ancient and first chartered Lodge in the United States of America do admit receive and acknowledge him as an Honorary Member." June 17, 1825, at fifteen minutes past eight o'clock, in the morning. General Lafayette came to the Old State House, on State Street, and entered Masons Hall, where he met the offi- cers of the Lodge. He stayed but a few minutes and left to be present at the ceremonies at Bunker Hill. "April 3, A.L. 5827. Voted that St. John Lodge will appropriate the sum of $500 or more toward the erection of the contemplated Masonic Temple, and that we will guarantee to the Stock-holders, so far as St. John's Lodge is concerned, our proportion of rent." "A Communication was received from the Grand Lodge inviting St. John's Lodge to attend the ceremonies of Laying the Corner Stone of the Temple. The members assembled at Faneuil Hall on the 14th of October, 5830, and there met the Grand Lodge and walked in procession from thence through Merchants Row, State, Court, and Tremont Streets to the site of the Temple and there attending the solemnities of laying the Corner Stone." "St. John's Lodge, Centennial Anniversary, Special Meeting at the Masonic Temple, April 30, 5833. The Lodge assembled this evening agreeably to notification and in conformity to the Report of a Committee appointed in November last, for the purpose of celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the insti- tution of the Lodge. Also present many officers who are past officers of the Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter, and Grand Encampment of the Commonwealth to- gether with the officers and members of all the Lodges in the City and many visiting Brethren from the Country." 148 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE " The One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Institution of St. John's Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Masonic Temple, Boston, Mass., Monday Evening, October 1, 1883." Brethren we now have traversed hurriedly one hundred and seventy- five years of our history, and are met to-day to celebrate our anniversary. It is eminently fit and proper that our own Grand Lodge and these dis- tinguished representatives of our sister lodges, and the Grand Masters of the old Provinces of the Dominion of Canada and of the original States of our Union, should join with us in this celebration, since they have a part as well as we in the early history of St. John's Lodge. From the little band of ten brothers, who met upon the thirtieth day of July in the year 1733 and constituted the First Lodge upon this continent, our institution has grown and prospered until now its members, thousands in number, are found in every Province of the Dominion of Canada and in every State of the United States. Why has Freemasonry not only survived for one hundred and seventy- five years but also has flourished exceedingly? It is a long period of time and one in which the changes of the conditions of society have been so great that many other institutions which began with it have perished. Then a trip to Boston, and return even within the limits of our own Commonwealth, took a week of tedious travelling; now, one can come to Boston and return in a few hours, travelling many miles; while the fast trains of our great railroads will take one more than a thousand miles in twenty -four hours. In 1733 there was not a cotton or woolen mill with a power loom in the country; not a cooking stove, or a wagon with springs; no railroad or telegraph, sewing-machine or reaper; not even a common match. Men worshipped God in churches without stoves or furnaces, dur- ing the severe winters. The world in these days has grown very small in time andspace. WereachEurofJeinfivedays; we correspond by telegraph with our friends in London with the same ease as with our friends in New York; we talk by telephone with our friends in New York, three hun- dred miles off, as readily as with our friends in Boston ; and we do business with a bank in Calcutta as speedily as with one in Chicago. Our modes of communication have been so perfected that time and space have been conquered, and the whole world is brought to our fireside with each morning's issue from the daily press. The whole human family are brought in touch one with another; our knowledge of mankind is in- creased; our horizon is broadened; and our sympathies are quickened. Freemasonry is the same today as it was then. The mysteries of the ancient peoples have faded from the minds of men; but evolved from them, purified and enriched by the Divine Word, moulded and fitted to SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 149 meet the needs of modern thought, Freemasonry has survived to bless the world. It has served to unite diverse orders, to break down barriers which have long divided, and has caused men to meet on the level where all other measures have failed. In the Revolution, the beginning of the history of our country as a na- tion, Freemasonry held a most prominent place. George Washington and most of his generals were of our brethren, as also were fifty of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and their names are held in rever- ence and honor, not only by our countrymen as eminent citizens but also in our fraternity as distinguished Masons. A half century went by and the change in public opinion drove DeWitt Clinton from the Governor's chair of the State of New York, and contributed to the defeat of John Quincy Adams as President of the United States. Many brethren with- drew from their lodges, many lodges surrendered their charters, and when our brethren did come together, it was in private houses, and at the peril of their social standing, and even of their property and persons. While many fell by the wayside, many more remained true, holding fast the principles and virtues of our craft, until at last the people began to recognize and admit their error, and lodges once more came into life. In the dark days of the Rebellion when the smoke of battle cleared away, you could see the silver line of Masonic friendship running from hearts loyal in the north to hearts sincere in the south, binding together the men whose lives had been tested by the level and the plumb and the square, and finally helping to fill the bloody chasm and cover it with the olive leaves of peace and union. What gives Freemasonry its power and usefulness? What attracts king and subject, statesman and peasant, the learned and the unlearned, to its portals? Not its so-called secrets; not its ceremonies, impressive though they be. Secrecy in some degree prevails in all the relations of man. Masons adopt it as a convenient method to promote the noble ends of the fraternity. But the secrecy of our institution does not constitute its landmarks. It is of the least importance in the work Masonry is in- tended to do. Its beauty and principles do not depend upon these se- crets, for it can and would live without them. It lives because it is a great brotherhood in the broadest and fullest sense, a brotherhood of man. It stimulates its members to be high minded and unselfish. Its ministry is one of light and love. It is not founded on wealth. It takes up the square and level, and moves among the sons of toil. It seeks to promote love. It aims to bring humanity into one grand union, to bring the high and the low into one brotherhood. The lessons it teaches are such as are founded on truth, the divine truth of its Great Light in which centre the 150 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE hopes of the human race. It grasps in its scope two worlds, the one of labor and Hfe, the other of death and immortality. It exemplifies those principles which produce health, happiness, and prosperity on the earth and directs the seeker after truth in that way which leads to the Celestial Lodge above. It stands for peace as against war; for love as against hate; for charity as against selfishness; for religion as against atheism. Its hope and effort are the fulfilment of the angels' song : " Peace on earth, good will to men. " Withdrawing from the gaze of the world, asking nothing from its favor, independent of its power or opinion, Freemasonry lives a law unto itself. It stands for liberty. Every candidate must be a freeman; and, after his admission, he cannot remain a Mason without remaining free. It allows no shackles on body, mind, or soul. No slave-chains clank at its altars; no mind is curbed in its ambitions; and no soul is bound by narrow creed. It has ever been an army of volunteers. There never was a conscript in its ranks. Its pathway never was stained with blood; it never made the earth a slaughter-house; but in all time, among all peoples, everywhere, it has taught a simple faith; equality in its ranks, fraternity among its members, charity to its unfortunates. To call one's self a Mason and de- spise the Golden Rule is an inconsistency. To profess to be a Mason and not to keep the moral law is a fraud. The white apron of purity is our badge, and there is not a tool or an implement of our Craft which is not the symbol of virtue and duty. The plumb reminds us to walk uprightly; the trowel to spread the cement of brotherly love; and the square and compasses to guard our actions by righteousness and to keep our passions within due bounds. Freemasonry teaches that material achievements are by no means the greatest achievements of which man is capable ; and that he may from the heart of the mountain bring forth the ore there by nature stored, he may form iron bands and stretch them across the continents, and thereon he may speed his engine of steam and flame, he may chain the lightning, he may flash his thought from land to land, he may talk with his brother hundreds of miles away, he may weigh suns and moons, and yet come far short of the possibilities of one who is made in the image of God. It is when he shall add devotion to his Maker, and love to his fellow-man, and the genial spirit of fraternity shall possess his soul, that then and not till then he will rise into the realm of his greatest development. Freemasonry lifts man to higher ideals, develops his moral nature, broadens and deepens his possibilities, and permeates him with the idea of the brotherhood of man. It is its glory that under its influence the walls of prejudice and bigotry, which would separate men, have been SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 151 broken down, and that men of every race and tongue can come, not as strangers, but as children of one Father, around its altar, and unite in adoring the one and common Father of us all. My brothers of St. John's Lodge, the past is secure, a glorious record of which we are justly proud. For one hundred and seventy-five years this lodge has exercised its beneficent influence in this community. One hundred and seventy-five years it has striven, together with all the other means which God has appointed for such end, to transform the rough ashler of human life into that perfect product which it was meant to be. It has done its part in the ennobling of our race; it has gathered about its altar upright and manly men cemented together by brotherly love and affection; it has bound its members to aid, support, and protect one an- other; it has inculcated temperance, fortitude, prudence, and justice. For one hundred and seventy-five years it has consecrated those, who sought its shrine, to the following of that wisdom which shall beget strength and beauty of character; and it has guided them by faith, hope, and charity, to that starry decked heaven where the Supreme Architect of the Universe presides. The present and the immediate future belong to us. Here within our sacred borders hand grasps hand in friendship, and like those who gath- ered about the Round Table of Arthur the king, we share our social joys. Here tolerance holds its seat and power, and meeting upon the level we part upon the square. Here liberty and equality are our watchwords and each may confide in those about him, and find help and encouragement in the midst of misfortune and sorrow. Here faith in all which is high and holy is abundantly encouraged, and we are taught abiding hope. Here the Holy Bible is opened before us and we are admonished to make it the rule and guide of life. Here by square and compass we are warned to govern our actions and keep our passions within due bounds. Here sym- bols and ritual are evoked to call forth all which is best within us. Let us be worthy of the name we bear, the Beloved Disciple's, who, when one hundred years old, went into the city of Ephesus, carried in a chair to the congregation of the faithful, and there, in his tremulous voice, said to those who were gathered about him: "Little children, love one another." Brotherly Love, Charity, Fidelity, and Truth, born far back among the mysterious shadows of the east, guarded and guided through the darkness of ages by Divine Providence, they have descended to us as an heritage and an inspiration, which shall endure until the heavens shall roll together like a scroll, and the echo of the Archangel's last trumpet shall be lost in an empty void. 152 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Sometimes, brethren, we have watched a ship go out from our harbor, and our eyes followed the receding sails until they were lost beyond the curve of the horizon. The darkness of night has settled upon the deep, the storm has arisen in its wrath, the fierce winds howl through the sails, and the great waves break upon the decks; but in the glad light of the morning the ship has held on its course, safe and unharmed. So it is with St. John's Lodge. Some of the timbers are old, the waves of passion and prejudice have beaten upon them, and the tempest of ignorance and cal- umny has driven the craft as if to the verge of wreck and ruin; but it sails on today staunch and strong, with all canvas spread to the favoring breeze, and at the masthead the proud banners, with those time-honored mottoes : Faith, Hope and Charity, but the greatest of these is Charity. May the blessing of God rest upon us, may brotherly love prevail, may every moral and social virtue cement us, and may the valuable tenets of our institution be transmitted through this ancient and honorable lodge pure and unimpaired from generation to generation forever. "Strike, Strike the Lyre" Cooke Quartette Presentation to St. John's Lodge by Rt. Wor. Albert H. Hunter, in behalf of Bristol Lodge, of Bristol, Maine, of the Masonic Diploma received by Commodore Samuel Tucker from St. John's Lodge, January 30, 1779. ADDRESS OF RT. WOR. ALBERT H. HUNTER, BRISTOL, MAINE. Worshipful Master, — It gives me much pleasure to be with you this afternoon and to bring you this precious relic from one of your famous members, Commodore Samuel Tucker. Of his heroism and achievements on the ocean, I will not speak, as they are a matter of history and probably familiar to you all, but will mention briefly his life in Bristol. After the close of the Revolutionary War, he came to Bristol to live and was a resident of Bristol and Bremen about forty years. He was re- ceived by the people with great cordiality, and he and his family were always treated with the greatest respect; and the people also showed their appreciation of him by frequently electing him to office. Eight times he represented them in the Legislature of Massachusetts before Maine became a State, and twice afterwards in the Legislature of Maine. 'g ^*— — » 4^ "- -5;^ ^'< W J u %tai ^i^al SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 153 In 1820 he was chosen an elector of President and Vice-President of the United States, and was appointed messenger to carry the vote of Maine to Washington, where he was received with the honors due him for his services during the Revolutionary War. He also held minor offices in Bristol and also in Bremen after it was incorporated as a town. He died in March, 1833, aged 86 years and was buried in the rural cemetery in Bremen with his kindred who had preceded him. After his death his diploma and apron were handed down from one of his descendants to another until they came into the hands of Leander Morton, a member of Bristol Lodge, who saw the value of them as relics, had them framed and brought them to the Lodge room, where they have been ever since. Our Secretary, Bro. E. J. Ervine, has searched the rec- ords carefully to see if there was any record of their presentation to the Lodge, but could find no mention of them. These relics have graced the walls of our Lodge room for so many years that I have been unable to find any one who could remember when they were brought there, or give any information about them. We have taken much pleasure in showing them to our visitors and probably it was through some chance visitor to our Lodge that St. John's Lodge found out that we had them, and when Bro. Littlefield came to us last March and told us that you looked on these relics with longing eyes; that you wanted them; asked us to give them up to you, perhaps you may be able to judge what our feelings were; how at first we thought we could not let them go but, on careful consideration, we could see how much more valuable they were to you than to us, and we reluctantly consented to part with the diploma, and loan you the apron to be put on exhibition during this Anniversary celebration. Now, therefore. Worshipful Master, I come to you in the name of Bristol Lodge, No. 74, Bristol, Maine, to extend to you fraternal greet- ings on this happy occasion, and to place in your hands, as the oflacial head of St. John's Lodge, this precious treasure, this relic of one of your most famous members, the diploma of Commodore Samuel Tucker, knowing that you will preserve it carefully through the coming genera- tions, and may your pleasure in receiving it be equal to ours in giving it, and may the friendship and fraternal relationship between the two Lodges be as lasting as the rock-bound shores of Maine. Response ^or. Leonard G. Roberts Right Worshipful Brother Hunter: — With the keenest appreciation of the privilege and high honor I accept in behalf of St. John's Lodge this priceless treasure — the diploma of one 154 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE of her most illustrious members, our brother Commodore Samuel Tucker. Be assured that the brethren of St. John's Lodge appreciate in the fullest degree the fraternal spirit which has prompted the brethren of Bristol Lodge to part with this diploma, which for so many years has been a part of the decorations of your Lodge room, and the object of so much pride to you and pleasure to visiting brethren. To me, as Master of St. John's Lodge, it is especially pleasing to re- ceive through you. Right Worshipful Brother Hunter, this Masonic di- ploma so carefully preserved through all these years. I am pleased to receive it because it is presented by Bristol Lodge of my o'mi native State of Maine ^ — and particularly am I pleased to receive it because this di- ploma presented to Brother Tucker by St. John's Lodge in 1779 supplies for our archives written evidence of work done by this historic old Lodge at a time when owing to the disturbed conditions of those Revolutionary Days the records of our Lodge are missing — and so, while it was so long and highly prized by the brethren of Bristol Lodge, it is of inestimable value and significance to us. I can well understand how the brethren of your Lodge could not lightly part with so valuable a rehc, but I feel that under the circumstances the value of this diploma to Brother Tucker's mother Lodge is so great that you must all have a feeling of pride and satisfaction in making this most important contribution to the significant events of this 175th anniver- sary celebration. I believe you are but carrying out what the distin- guished brother to whom it was given in 1779 himself would wish to have done. Methinks if we could hear him speaking to us to-day we should hear him say — "Take back to my mother Lodge who gave it me this diploma and say to her that through all the years of change and vicissitude I bore with me wherever I went on land and sea this Masonic diploma, ever cherishing it and guarding it from all dishonor, and now it is returned to her, bearing upon it no stains save those of the salty sea so long my home." I am glad and indeed it is most fitting that on this occasion you, my Right Worshipful Brother, have made reference to the patriotic service rendered to his State and nation by this distinguished brother, and it is because of these things, — because of the honorable achievements, the illustrious service, and noble living of this truly great man, as well as its historical importance, that we to-day so greatly rejoice in the possession of his Masonic diploma. In due time you may expect that more formal and appropriate action wiU be taken by St. John's Lodge in recognition of this rare gift, but for the present I bid you say to the brethren of Bristol Lodge that we most SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 155 profoundly appreciate their generous action and we assure you, Right Worshipful Brother Hunter, and the members of Bristol Lodge that this diploma will be placed in the archives of St. John's Lodge among our other historical relics, there to be forever cherished and preserved as one of our most precious possessions. Most Worshipful Joseph H. Eggleston, Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, then spoke as follows : Most Worshipful Sir Worshipful Master and Brethren of St. John's Lodge: — I feel, standing here, that, like Moses of old, I should " put off the shoes from off my feet," for the ground whereon I stand is holy ground. The Masons of Massachusetts and of Virginia are linked together by many, many ties. But that your fathers had him here near Boston, in command of the American Army, defending their homes, that greatest of men, and that Virginian Mason, George Washington, would have worn this jewel I now wear, as our first Grand Master. It is the only one the Grand Lodge of Virginia ever had and has been worn by each of my pre- decessors for one hundred and thirty years. Our colony was older than yours — your Masonry antedated ours. To mate with your Henry Price, we give you Governor John Blair, our first Grand Master; and for your Paul Revere, our George Washington. Virginia and Massachusetts — the two first permanent English colo- nies — are the piUars on which has been erected the Royal Arch of American civil and religious liberty, the Keystone of which is our Ma- sonic Motto: — The Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. They have not always been friends; but when not friends, they were worthy, honorable foes. There was a time, which few of you can remem- ber, when fearful strife divided us. You younger men could never realize, were I competent to depict to you, the intensity of the hate of North against South, and of South against North. To me, and to the few of you who fought in ours, the greatest of Wars, those memories are and will ever be, a nightmare burned into our very souls. The hate, prejudice, and malice of those days were a contagious insanity. Without that insanity wars could never come. Nothing was too vile and mean for men, women, and children to believe and say of their mortal foes. Even the worship of our common Father in Temples dedicated to the Prince of Peace, was 156 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE perverted into malediction against our enemies, and the calling down of the wrath of the God of Battles on our foes. This was true with us, and equally true with you. And yet there was one Institution, and one alone, which lifted its votaries up above the passions of war, and that was Ma- sonry. Masons on both sides remembered that our obligations to each other existed before wars were, and will continue after they are forgotten. Prisoners were set free, the hungry fed, and the naked clothed, because they were Masons. I, myself, know of one case in which one of eight of your soldiers, selected by lot to be hanged in retaUation, was exchanged for another prisoner and escaped hanging solely because he was of our Brotherhood. William McKinley was made a Mason in Winchester, Vir- ginia, seeking our portals because he saw our dirty, ragged privates mixed in with his own brother oflBcers in the hospital, and given extra, tender care by their Masonic brethren in blue. I could stand here for hours and relate incidents of like character. Incidents of life saved by foes, both blue and gray, when in the night, under the pitiless rain, the moans of wounded and dying were mingled with our cry of distress, never, to my knowledge, unheeded by Masons on either side. You have here the oldest Masonic Lodge. Its history and traditions are known and honored all over oiu" broad land. When I received your Worshipful Master's kind invitation, I was greatly moved. I began thinking how I could best show to you my deep feehng for this high privi- lege. I remembered that there still stands in Richmond, Virginia, an old building, once in its fashionable center, now in its slums, the oldest Ma- sonic Hall in America. Fond memories cluster around it, which I want you to share. It has been used for Masonic purposes alone for One Hun- dred and Twenty- three Years. Great men and Masons have entered its doors and sat around its two great fireplaces, where cord wood could still be burned. Men in low shoes, with silver buckles, silk stockings, and knee breeches, ruffled shirts, high stocks, and with powdered hair, tied in queues. Lafayette and his staff visited Richmond Randolph Lodge, No. 19, which still meets there and owns the building. Their signatures adorn the records of that Lodge, which records are unbroken back to 1787. On the morning of April 3rd, 1863, when all that remained of our " thin, gray line " had left the city, crossed over the river and burned the bridges, the army in blue came marching in. As a column of cavalry rode slowly up Franklin Street, because Main was burning, the Colonel of the leading regiment (I wish I knew his name) saw this old Masonic Hall. In all that turmoil and excitement, while one-third of the city was on fire, when thousands of negro slaves had been set free in a moment; when SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 157 spies, deserters and criminals were creeping from their hiding places to burn and pillage; all law and order gone; he called a halt. He detailed a guard under a Captain, all Masons, and put them in charge of that building, with orders to admit none but Masons. This saved the building and its priceless contents. Nor was this all. A few days later, a Pennsyl- vania Mason (bowing to Grand Master Orlady), Gen. Weitzell, in com- mand of the city, sought out the Master of one of the two lodges which then met there, and asked him to call a meeting, At that meeting there were present a few old men, some crippled Confederates, and throngs of splendid men in blue, striving to devise measures of relief for the families of those who were still fighting their army toward Appomattox. One of them left his sabre in the ante-room, and it is there yet, a precious relic. To add one more link to the holy chain which binds us to you and you to us, I have had made for you a souvenir. I am going to present it to you, not for its intrinsic worth or value, but that it may be laid up with the records in the archives of your lodge as a memorial that I have here- in been admitted. It is very simple, consisting, as you see, of a silver shield, on which is fastened a square, compasses and G made of old nails, hammered out by hand on an anvil and driven in that old building One Hundred and Twenty-three Years ago. They still retain their form as nails, and that you may know that they are authentic, I will state, by his request, that they were extracted from the building by a Past Master and the present Secretary of the Lodge, and given to me for this purpose. On the back of the shield is this inscription: " Presented to St. John's Lodge, Boston, Mass., Oct. 5, 1908, at the celebration of their one hundred and seventy-fifth anniversary by Joseph William Eggles- ton. Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. This jewel is made of nails from Masons Hall, Rich- mond, Virginia, erected in 1785, and continuously used for Masonic purposes alone to the present day. It was for many years the Home of the Grand Lodge of Virginia." I present it to you. Worshipful Sir, for your lodge. May it serve to remind you of the ties that bind us to you and you to us, and "May God be with you now and evermore." 158 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE In response Worshipful Master Roberts said : Right Worshipful Brother Eggleston: — You have indeed added a new and unexpected glory to the incidents of this historic day. In the thrill and majesty of this moment, in the midst of these applauding brethren, with heart touched by the warmth of your Virginia eloquence, I find no language at my command in any measure adequate to express all that I feel as from your hands I gratefully accept in behalf of St. John's Lodge this splendidly significant testimonial of the good will and affection of the Masons of Virginia for the Masons of Massa- chusetts. You, Right Worshipful Sir, have spoken of a period when the feehngs of the peoples of Virginia and Massachusetts were not of the most cordial sort. But whatever were their mutual feelings then these brethren stand- ing and applauding your noble Virginia sentiments have made it unmis- takably plain that you to-day have won their hearts and better than any words of mine have shown to you the warmth and depth of the affection of the Massachusetts brethren for the brethren of the Old Dominion. We are reminded again by your eloquent reference to that greatest of all Masons, the illustrious father of his country, of the many sacrifices that great Virginian made for his country and of how much we owe to Vir- ginia and to him for his matchless contribution to the cause of liberty. I can think of no more significant and welcome gift than this beautiful shield with its emblazonry of symbols and the letter G fashioned from the nails taken from your historic Masons Hall in Richmond — and as fond and dear memories of other days cluster around this old Masonic edifice so in the coming years shall we of St. John's Lodge, beholding this shield and these riveting nails, be reminded of this hour and inspired and admonished to keep as bright and shining as this burnished shield the light of our mutual friendships. As Master of this oldest lodge in Ameri- ca I am proud and pleased indeed to receive from so distinguished a Mason this souvenir of the oldest Masonic building in this country, and accepting it in behalf of St. John's Lodge I assure you, Right Worshipful Sir, that it will forever be kept and treasured by us as a gift priceless beyond the touch of words. I thank you and through you the Masons of Virginia for their kind thought in thus honoring us with so rare a gift, and I bid you to bear back from us to them this sentiment — Virginia and Massachusetts, Dominion and Commonwealth, leaders together in the great cause of Freedom, may the patriotism and brotherly love ani- mating their sons in those early and these later days be transmitted unimpaired to all the generations yet to be! SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 159 Bass Solo, " The Mariner's Home's the Sea," Randiger Dr. Clark Recollections of Some Distinguished Members of St. John's Lodge Rt. Wor. Sereno D. Nickerson, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts " At the Altar of Truth " Mohr Quartette Closing of the Lodge Schubert Quartette Bro. Daggett's Orchestra Bro. Charles S. Johnson, Organist These exercises were followed by a banquet, at which more than 500 members of the craft were seated. When the brethren of the lodge, with their guests, marched into the banquet hall in the basement of the temple to the music of "Onward, Christian Soldiers," played by the orchestra, they were at once impressed with the beauty and historical significance of the decorations with which the room was adorned. The bunch of grapes has come to be the historical symbol of this lodge, and the chief decorative feature was the bunches of grapes which, with maple leaves, covered the arc lights. The walls were festooned, the pillars hung and the ceiling roped with laurel, and as the diners were seated incandescents hidden in these ropes flashed up. Asters and dahlias were the floral decorations. Above the seat occupied by the Worshipful Master of the lodge, Leon- ard G. Roberts, who presided and was also toastmaster, was a shield in electric bulbs with the tools of the craft and the dates 1733 and 1908. On either side were the seal of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and of the Commonwealth. When the toastmaster arose, he read the following letters: The White House, May 16, 1908. Washington. Worshipful and Dear Sir: Please accept for yourself and the members of St. John's Lodge my high appreciation of the invitation to attend your One Hundred and Seventy-fifth Anniversary Celebration, which I regret very much to be unable to accept. One hundred and seventy-five years of active existence is a magnificent 160 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE record, and while tendering my hearty congratulations upon such an evidence of prosperity, I extend to the lodge my best wishes that its activity may continue uninterrupted imtil the end of time. Fraternally yours, Theodore Roosevelt. Leonard G. Roberts, Esq., Worshipful Master, St. John's Lodge, A. F. and A. M., Boston, Mass. United Grand Lodge of England. Freemason's Hall, Great Queen St., London, W. C. 25th August, 1908. Dear Sir and Worshipful Brother: I am desired by the Duke of Connaught, Most Worshipful Grand Master, to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 6th July, inviting His Royal Highness to be present at the Celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the St. John's Lodge of Ancient Free and Ac- cepted Masons of Boston, U. S. A., in October next. His Royal Highness regrets his inability to avail himself of the most kind invitation to attend on so interesting an occasion as that proposed to be celebrated, and to ask the lodge to accept his heartiest congratula- tions on the event and to express a fervent hope that the prosperity of the lodge, which I believe was the first one warranted in America by the Grand Lodge of England, may be continued. I am. Dear Sir and Worshipful Brother, Yours sincerely and fraternally, E. Letchworth, per W. L. Grand Secretary. W. Brother Leonard G. Roberts, Worshipful Master and Chairman of the 175th Anniversary Celebration Committee St. John's Lodge, Boston, Mass., U. S. A. B § pq o =0 ^ g O o SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 161 GRAND LODGE OF GEORGIA F. & A. M. Hon. Leonard G. Roberts, Chairman, ^®P*- ^^' '^^• Masonic Temple, Boston, Mass. Dear Sir and Worshipful Brother: — I beg to acknowledge the most courteous and kind invitation to myself and lady to be present at the celebration of the One Hundred and Sev- enty-fifth Anniversary of St. John's Lodge. It is with profound sorrow that I am obliged to decline the invitation. The press of private business, just at that time, coupled with the an- nual session of my own Grand Lodge, which convenes in October, and the necessary labor attendant upon the preparation therefor, make it impossible for me to accept a privilege and enjoy a pleasure which would fill me with delight. The inspiration of such an occasion, hallowed by the sacred memories of so g'orious a past, will be a rich contribution to every one present. A century and three-quarters of life, from a " Bunch of Grapes Tav- ern" to the magnificent Masonic Temple is a sign of progress, but how infinitely more is the development of Masonry, springing from this foun- tain source, pouring in well-directed channels a perennial stream of the cherished principles of Friendship, Morality and Brotherly Love, throughout a nation. Grand old lodge, whose children and children's children have taught the sons of men that God is our Father and that we be brethren in every city, hamlet and country side in all this broad land, welding the hearts of the brave men and the free in bonds of indissoluble love and attuned their tongues to the melody of peace and harmony. Georgia sends happy greetings and t'dings of love and great joy upon this auspicious event. Let her indulge the fond hope that, old St. John's Lodge, looking from the regal heights of her past attainment, may out of the garnished treasure of her past, gather the golden seeds of love and with lavish hand sow for a richer harvest in the next quarter of a century than she has ever garnered before, even a harvest of peace on earth and good will among men. May the blessings of Heaven rest upon you, may the peace of God fill you, and may Brotherly Love inspire you to every good word and work. With most cordial good will and sincere fraternal regard, T. H. Jeffries, Grand Master of Masons in Ga. 162 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE The first speaker of the evening was Most Worshipful Grand Master John Albert Blake. Then followed a series of speeches by the visiting Grand Masters, aU of which were eloquent and witty, and replete with historical lore. TUESDAY, OCT. 6. The crowning feature of the three days was a reception, general enter- tainment, dancing and collation in the Temple, day and night being taken up with some diversion to entertain the members and guests. In the morning the visiting Grand Masters were taken on an automo- bile trip to Newton, Wellesley, Waltham and the site of the historic bat- tlefield in Concord, a visit first being made to the State House. The visiting Grand Masters were entertained at dinner in the after- noon at the Algonquin Club, by Grand Master Blake on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, and other officers present were Deputy Grand Master Wilham H. L. Odell, Senior Grand Warden William M. Belcher, Junior Grand Warden Oliver A. Roberts, Grand Secretary Thomas W. Davis, Grand Marshal Melvin M. Johnson, Past Deputy Grand Master Everett C. Benton, Past Deputy Grand Master Harvey N. Shepard and Worshipful Leonard G. Roberts of St. John's Lodge. Mrs. J. Albert Blake was the hostess at a luncheon for the ladies ac- companying the Grand Masters, and included in the party were Mrs. W. H. L. Odell, :Mrs. Oliver A. Roberts, Mrs. Leonard G. Roberts, Mrs. Everett C. Benton, Miss Shepard and Miss Belcher. More than 700 guests attended the reception held in Corinthian Hall from 7.30 to 8.30. The following were in the receiving Hne: Leonard G. Roberts, Worshipful Master of St. John's, and Mrs. Rob- erts; J. Albert Blake, Grand Master of Massachusetts, and Mrs. Blake George B. Orlady, Grand Master of Pennsylvania, and Miss Orlady J. L. Michie, Grand Master of South Carolina, and Miss A. R. Odell Frederick W. Sawyer, Grand Master of New Hampshire, and Mrs. Saw- yer; S. Nelson Sawyer, Grand Master of New York, and Mrs. Sawyer; Charles R. Smith, Grand Master of Nova Scotia, and Mrs. Smith; Joseph W. Eggleston, Grand Master of Virginia, and Miss Eggleston; William L. Chatterton, Grand Master of Rhode Island, and Mrs. Chatterton; Thomas J. Shryock, Grand Master of Maryland, and Mrs. Shryock; Ed- ward E. Fuller, Grand Master of Connecticut; Samuel M. Gattis, Grand Master of North Carohna and Mrs. E. C. Benton; Thomas J. Day, Grand Master of Delaware, and Mrs. Day; Edmund B. Mallet, Grand SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 163 Master of Maine, and Mrs. Mallet; Lee S. Tillotson, Grand Master of Vermont, and Mrs. William H. L. Odell. Sodality Hall was crowded during the evening by those eager to see the historic souvenirs possessed by the lodge, some nearly as old as it is. The Albion Quartette, Miss Bessie Bell Collier, violinist; Charles T. Grilley, impersonator; Van Veachton Rogers, harpist; Miss Grace Col- lier, accompanist, and Charles S. Johnson, organist, contributed an enter- tainment of ten numbers in Ionic Hall. While this feature was in progress the banquet room was open for the collation, the guests being served at small tables. As the dancing did not end until 1 a. m.,the lodge took its guests into four days before they saw the close of the celebration. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS November 2, 1908. A letter from Brother James D. Perkins was read, in which he offered to present the lodge an autograph letter of General Lafayette in English, written August 6, 1825, during his visit to this country, and "one of a set of plates made to commemorate the landing of General Lafayette at Castle Garden, New York, August 16, 1824; a dark blue plate, ten inches in diameter, with a view of the landing, Staf- fordshire ware. " Right Wor. Albert B. Root then presented the gifts to the lodge, which were gratefully accepted, and an appreciative resolution was ordered sent to Brother Perkins. Feb. 1, 1909. The Worshipful Master announced his intention to visit Richmond, Va., on the invitation of Most Worshipful Joseph W. Eggle- ston of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, and it was voted that the fraternal greetings of this lodge be sent to Most Worshipful Brother Eggleston, and through him to the Grand Lodge of Virginia; and the Worshipful Master was instructed to present to Most Worshipful Brother Eggleston a gavel, the head of which is made of wood from one of the original timbers of the Old South Church, and the handle made of wood from one of the original timbers of the frigate Constitution, as a token of the friendship and fra- ternal regard of the oflBcers and brethren of St. John's Lodge. March 1, 1909. Fraternal visit of Harvard Masonic Club, members of which assisted in the work. April 5, 1909. More than 100 members of the Great and General Court, headed by Lieutenant-Governor Louis A. Frothingham and other distinguished State officers, were guests of the lodge. The Worshipful Master gave an interesting account of his trip to Vir- ginia, transmitting to the lodge various gifts which were intrusted to him for that purpose by the brethren of that State. The following reso- lutions were adopted: Resolved, that the members of St. John's Lodge of Boston, Mass., ac- cept with pleasure from Richmond Randolph Lodge No. 19 of Richmond, Va., the picture of its lodge room, the trowel made from old wrought nails taken from the old hall and the other working tools made from timber taken from the old Masonic building, all of which were so kindly [164] PRESENT MASONIC TEMPLE SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 165 given to us through our Worshipful Master during his recent visit to Richmond. Resolved, That we express our appreciation of the many courtesies extended to Worshipful Brother Roberts during that visit, and for the expression of fraternal feeling held by the Masons of Virginia for the Masons of Massachusetts, and we assure them that the feeling is fully reciprocated. Resolved, That the members of St. John's Lodge of Boston, Mass., accept with pleasure the picture of Edmund Randolph, presented by Right Worshipful Ben P. Owen, Jr., in behalf of Manchester Lodge No. 14 of Virginia, through Worshipful Brother Roberts during his recent visit to Virginia. Resolved, That the fraternal greetings of the lodge be extended to all of the members of Manchester Lodge, coupled with the hope that they will visit St. John's Lodge. May 3, 1909. In the presenceof Most Worshipful Dana J. Flanders and representatives of the Grand Lodge, Past Master Frederic W. Bliss stated that he had been commissioned by Most Worshipful Thomas J. Shryock of Maryland, acting for himself and the thirteen other Grand Masters who were the guests of the lodge at the time of the celebration of its 175th anniversary, to present to the lodge, for them and in their names, a silver loving cup as a token of their appreciation of the courte- sies extended to them during their visit. At the request of Worshipful Brother Bliss the Worshipful Master was escorted to the altar upon which had been placed the loving cup. Worshipful Brother Bliss then formally presented the cup to St. John's Lodge and poured a hbation of the pure juice of the grape, unfermented, and offered it as a pledge of the love and friendship of the donors toward St. John's Lodge. The Worship- ful Master, in behalf of the lodge, accepted the cup with appropriate and feeling remarks, and partook of the libation. The cup is inscribed: 1773 1908 To commemorate the celebration of the One hundred & seventy-fifth anniversary of St. John's Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Oct. 4th, 5th and 6th, 1908 Leonard G. Roberts, Worshipful Master John Albert Blake, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts 166 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE This cup is presented by the visiting Grand Masters present. George B. Orlady of Pennsylvania Charles Reynolds Smith of Nova Scotia Thomas J. Shryock of Maryland Frederick W. Sawyer of New Hampshire S. N. Sawyer of New York W. O. Wolfskeil of New Jersey Thomas J. Day of Delaware Edmund B. Mallet of Maine Lee S. Tillotson of Vermont WilUam L. Chatterton of Rhode Island J. L. Michie of South CaroUna S. M. Gattis of North CaroUna Joseph W. Eggleston of Virginia Edward E. Fuller of Connecticut April 4, 1910. Annual Legislative Night, attended by Lieutenant- Governor Louis A. Frothingham and about 106 members of the General Court and State officers. March 12, 1911. Curtis Guild, for 57 years a member of St. John's Lodge, died at his home on Mt. Vernon street. Brother Guild was made a Mason in St. Paul's Lodge in 1852, and on March 6, 1854, became a member of St. John's Lodge. Editor, author, member of the city government, interested in many or- ganizations to advance the interests of his native city, he has left a name of which not only St. John's Lodge but the entire community will ever be proud. April 3, 1911. More than 100 State officials, headed by Lieut.-Gov- ernor Louis A. Frothingham, and including Attorney-General James M. Swift, Hon. J. Steams Cushing and Hon. W. S. Schuster, members of the Governor's Council, and President of the Senate Allen T. Treadway, were entertained at dinner and the subsequent communication. May 1, 1911. An interesting and unique feature of this communica- tion was the appearance of nearly 100 Masons connected with the various newspapers of Boston, who came to pay their respects to Worshipful Master John C. Hurll, as a member of their own newspaper craft. Previ- ous to the work, which was participated in by two teams from among the visitors, a committee, consisting of Brothers Alexander Cook of Robert Lash Lodge, James H. Brehaut of Washington Lodge and Thomas F. Murray of Dalhousie Lodge, presented the Worshipful Master a beauti- SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 167 ful ebony gavel, gold mounted, suitably inscribed; also a sum of money as a donation to the Masonic Home. June 19, 1911. Godfrey Morse, Master in 1888, died in Dresden, Ger- many. He was a prominent lawyer, member of the City Council, trustee of Public Library, and held many responsible positions in the governing boards of charitable bodies and institutions. August 1, 1911. Rev. Samuel H. Winkley, Chaplain in 1879-80, 1883- 84, died at the age of 92 years. For 50 years he was pastor of the Uni- tarian church now located on Bulfinch place. The estimation in which he was held by his flock and by many others was summarized in the title popularly awarded to him, of "Bishop of the Poor. " Oct. 9, 1911. Cornelius N. Bliss, Secretary of the Interior under President McKinley, died in New York. He joined St. John's Lodge in 1858. March 16, 1912. Frederick J. Brand, Master in 1910, died at his home in Dorchester. He served in the old Boston Board of Aldermen in 1908- 09, in the latter year as chairman. His sterling honesty was well known, and he was identified with many public spirited enterprises. April 1, 1912. Nearly 150 visitors connected with the State govern- ment were present as guests at the annual Legislative Night, including the Attorney-General, members of the Governor's Council, President of the Senate and many other notables. May 6, 1912. Of particular interest at this communication was the presence of a score or more members of the Harvard Chapter, Acacia Fraternity, all undergraduates of Harvard University. They represented lodges in 14 States, and one in Porto Rico. In addition there were visi- tors from about 75 lodges, 25 grand jurisdictions being entered on the register. Jan. 6, 1913. At the annual ladies' night the lodge was honored by the presence of Most Worshipful Grand Master Everett C. Benton and Mrs. Benton, and the occasion was in the nature of a farewell to the Grand Master on the eve of his departure for a three months' trip among the craft in Chile. During the evening Worshipful Master Fogg, addressing the Grand Master, said that, as one of the lodges in Chile, within the grand jurisdiction of Massachusetts, was named St. John's, it was hoped he would convey a letter to it from the one whose name it bears. He then introduced Right Worshipful Harvey N. Shepard, chairman of the com- mittee that prepared the letter, who stated that according to the old records of the lodge it was the custom long ago, even before the Revolu- tion, to send letters to and receive them from other lodges near at hand and in distant climes. Following this laudable example it was the wish of 168 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE St. John's to forward a letter to the craft in Concepcion, Chile, as the lodge there is under the Massachusetts jurisdiction and has the same name, St. John's. As the Grand Master was about to add to his many other notable deeds in behalf of the order, by being the first to visit the lodges in far-oflf Chile, he was requested to convey the message of love and good will to St. John's. The Grand Master in his response accepted the commission, saying it would give him great pleasure to carry out the wishes of the committee. The full text of the message is as follows : To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of St. John's Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Concepcion, Chile, South America, Greeting: We, the worshipful master, wardens and brethren of St. John's Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Boston, Mass., U. S. A., on the occasion of our annual ladies' night entertainment, with 500 of the brethren and their ladies, in- cluding Most Worshipful Everett C. Benton, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, assembled in the Masonic Temple, Boston, extend to the brethren of St. John's Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Concepcion, Chile, South America, our warmest fraternal greetings and most cordial and sincere good wishes. St. John's Lodge of Boston, the first and oldest regularly constituted lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the western world, instituted at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern in the town of Boston, on Massachusetts Bay, July 30, 1733, has from those far-off days down to the present time taken the keenest interest and has played a most conspicuous part in the dissemination of the principles of our noble order throughout the various grand jurisdictions of the United States of America and other lands, Ma- sonry in many of the grand jurisdictions of the United States as well as in Nova Scotia and the West Indies having been first instituted by the St. John's Grand Lodge of Massachusetts; and so it is with peculiar pleasure that we remember the institution, by our Worshipful Grand Lodge, of Bethesda Lodge at Valparaiso Aug. 27, 1853; of Huelen Lodge at Santiago Feb. 8, 1876, and especially your own lodge at Concepcion April 9, 1884, bearing our own honored name of St. John. We congratulate you on your dignified and honorable career and with you rejoice that the pure and lofty principles of our order, diffusing their Ught in every clime throughout the habitable world, are everywhere the same, and whether by the side of Massachusetts Bay or amid the cloud- crowned summits of the distant Andes are alike sufficient to make sweeter SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 169 and brighter and more blessed the life of every brother in whom they are exemplified. This is the glory of our order that in all lands it makes all men brothers, and so tonight with these common bonds of sympathy and recognizing our common dependence on the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, we clasp hands with you our brothers and bid you godspeed. Our honored guest of the evening, Most Worshipful Everett C.Benton, has graciously consented to bear with him and present to you on the occasion of his contemplated visit to your lodge, the first ever made to the lodges of South America under this grand jurisdiction by any Grand Master, this expression of our good will and fraternal regard. The doors of St. John's Lodge of Boston have ever been open to the Masons of all countries, and we extend to any brethren of your lodge who may chance to come to our city a most cordial invitation to visit St. John's Lodge, and beg to close this greeting with the hope that the future of your lodge may be as happy and prosperous as your past has been worthy and honorable. Fraternally, FREDERICK S. FOGG. Worshipful Master WALTER P. W. TABER, Senior Warden, CHESTER C. WHITNEY, Junior Warden. FRANK M. COPELAND, Secretary. RT. WOR. HARVEY N. SHEPARD. WOR.IDAVID T. MONTAGUE. WOR. LEONARD G. ROBERTS. Boston, Mass., United States of America, Jan. 6, 1913. April 7, 1913. Nine Senators, 50 Representatives, State Treasurer Elmer A. Stevens, Attorney-General James M. Swift, Councillor E. G. Frothingham and many other State officials to the number of more than 150 attended the annual Legislative Night, in honor of two of their mem- bers, belonging to St. John's Lodge, Senator David T. Montague, Past Master, and Representative Channing H. Cox. May 5, 1913. Martin A. Munroe, Master in 1879-1880, died at his home in Brookline, in his 68th year. His membership covered a period of nearly 44 years. In 1881 he was made an honorary member. For 43 years he was in the customs service, being chief special deputy collector at the time of his death. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having en- Usted Dec. 17, 1861, at the age of 16, and being mustered out June 17, 1865. 170 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE June 6, 1913. Special communication to welcome the Most Worshipful Grand Master on his return from South America, whither he had gone to visit the craft in that country and also to convey a fraternal message from this lodge to St. John's Lodge of Concepcion, Chile. Worshipful Mas- ter Fogg, in greeting the Grand Master, said that it was five months since St. John's Lodge had requested him to convey its message of good will to St. John's of Concepcion. Then a large number of the fraternity had wished him godspeed on his pilgrimage and now welcomed him back to the hearts of all in St. John's of Boston. In reply Grand Master Benton said that he was happy indeed to be received by the oldest lodge on this continent after he had visited its namesake in South America. He had dehvered the message of the parent to her children, and said that they were proud of their mother lodge, as it should be of them. March 2, 1914. Fraternal visit of about 150 members of St. John's Lodge No. 1 of Portsmouth, N. H. The visitors were met at Lynn by a committee headed by Worshipful Albert B. Root. On arriving in Boston the party was joined by the officers of the local lodge and escorted to the Temple, where supper was served. In the evening the visitors were re- ceived into the lodge room by Worshipful Master Fogg, who extended a cordial welcome. Worshipful Master George J. Googins of the New Hampshire lodge made a happy response. Later in the evening the visit- ing officers assisted in the exemphfication of the work. April 6, 1914. Annual visit of members of the State government. They numbered about 125, and included members of the Governor's Council, Representatives, Senators, heads of various departments, etc. August 5, 1914. On invitation of Mt. Horeb Lodge of West Harwich a large party headed by Worshipful Master Fogg journeyed to that town to enjoy the hospitaUty of the Cape lodge. They were met at South Dennis by a committee from Mt. Horeb Lodge and conveyed by auto- mobiles to Witchmere Tavern. After dinner the visitors were escorted to the lodge room and welcomed by the more than 200 brethren gathered there. In the degree work that followed the officers of St. John's Lodge assisted, as did officers of local visiting lodges. The Boston party were entertained overnight by thebrethren of Mt. Horeb Lodge. The following day, after a short fishing trip, the officers of Mt. Horeb Lodge became the guests of St. John's members at a lunch at Hotel Belmont, and late in the afternoon train was taken for home. October 5, 1914. A silk national flag, procured by popular subscription among the members, was presented the lodge. A committee comprising Past Masters John C. Hurll and William S. Heath and Senior Warden Walter F. W. Taber, assisted by several past masters, escorted the colors SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 171 to the lodge room, led by a fifer and drummer, representing the Spirit of '76. Worshipful Leonard G. Roberts made the presentation speech in be- half of the subscribers; and the Rev. W. H. Powell, the Chaplain, responded in a speech of acceptance at the request of the Worshipful Master. An ode, adapted for the occasion from "The Star Spangled Banner," by Mrs. John C. Hurll, was then sung. Adjourning to Ionic Hall, the brethren listened to a lecture, "The Story of Our Flag," by Brother George W. Penniman, illustrated by colored stereopticon views. November 2, 1914. Official visit of Right Worshipful David T. Mon- tague, District Deputy Grand Master, and suite, with Worshipful Leon- ard G. Roberts as District Deputy Grand Marshal. April 5, 1915. Fraternal visit of members of the State government, about 100 in number. June 30, 1915. Special commimication at Masonic Home, Charlton, where, by authority of a dispensation from the Most Worshipful Grand Master, the third degree was exemplified for the first time in the chapel of the Home. A large number of members accompanied the officers, making the trip by automobile and stopping en route for lunch in Worcester. Arriving in Charlton they were welcomed by the superintendent and in- troduced to the residents of the Home. It was interesting to watch the old people and note their pleasure at being permitted once more to meet in a lodge. Two of the brethren were past masters, and sat in the east, wearing their jewels as in the old days. After an inspection of the Home and grounds the party returned to Boston late in the afternoon. September 29, 1915. Visitation of brethren of St. John's Lodge No. 1 of Providence, R. I. The party of about 160, accompanied by the Grand Master of Rhode Island and suite, were met at the Back Bay station by their hosts and escorted to the Temple. After supper the lodge was opened, and Worshipful Master Clarence H. Wall and members of the Providence lodge were formally presented to Worshipful Master Taber by Worshipful Frederick S. Fogg. Then Most Worshipful Reuben S. Bemis, Grand Master of Masons in Rhode Island, and suite were pre- sented by Right Worshipful Albert B. Root, after which Most Worshipful Melvin M. Johnson, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, and suite were introduced by Right Worshipful David T. Montague. The officers of St. John's surrendered their chairs to the visiting officers, who raised a candidate according to the Rhode Island ritual. The Boston officers then performed a like service on another candidate, using the Massachusetts ritual. Remarks were made by Most Worshipful Grand Master Johnson, Most Worshipful Grand Master Bemis and Worshipful Master Wall. 172 HISTORY OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE November 1, 1915. OflBcial visit of Right Worshipful David T. Mon- tague and suite, with Worshipful Leonard G. Roberts as District Deputy Grand Marshal. April 3, 1916. Governor Samuel W. McCall, President of the Senate Henry G. Wells, Speaker Channing H. Cox and numerous other members of the State government attended the annual Legislative Night. May 11, 1916. Special communication, for the purpose of acting as es- cort to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge on the occasion of the dedica- tion of a monument to the memory of Most Worshipful Jeremy Gridley, Master of St. John's Lodge in 1754 and Grand Master 1755-67. A pro- cession was formed in Boylston street, and, headed by Boston Comman- dery, K. T., followed by St. John's Lodge and the Grand Lodge, moved along Tremont street to the Old Granary Burying Ground. At the monu- ment as special guests were President Henry G. Wells of the State Senate; Channing H. Cox, Speaker of the House; Major Kingsley A. Burnham, representing the Commonwealth; Attorney-General Henry C. AttwUl, William J. Craig of the Brookline Board of Selectmen, President Samuel J. Elder of the Boston Bar Association and Captain Peter H. CroweU, president of the Boston Marine Society. The ceremonies began with the singing of a hymn in praise of Grand Master Gridley by the Weber Quartette. Most Worshipful Grand Master Johnson followed with a dedicatory address, and Grand Chaplain R. Perry Bush read from the Scriptures and offered prayer. The monument, which had been draped with an American flag, was unveiled by Worshipful Master Walter F. W. Taber of St. John's Lodge and Joseph T. Call. Libations of corn, wine and oil were made by the Deputy Grand Master, Senior and Junior Grand Wardens. After prayer by Grand Chaplain Edward A. Horton, Grand Marshal William M. Farrington declared the monument consecrated. The monument bears the following inscription : JEBEMY GRIDLEY 1701-2—1767 FATHER OF THE BOSTON BAH PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER OF MASONS IN NORTH AMERICA 1755—1767 ATTORNEY GENERAL LEARNED JURIST PUBLIC SPIRITED CITIZEN JEREMY GRIDLEY MONUMENT SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 173 THIS MONUMENT WAS ERECTED TO HIS MEMORY BY THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND DEDICATED BY MOST WORSHIPFUL MELVIN MAYNARD JOHNSON GRAND MASTER MAY 11, 1916. June 14, 1916. Fraternal visit to St. John's Lodge No. 1 of Ports- mouth, N. H., to assist in the celebration of the 180th anniversary of that lodge. Accompanied by Most Worshipful Grand Master Melvin M. Johnson and Right Worshipful Grand Marshal William M. Farrington, about 150 brethren left the North Station in a special train, and were met at Beverly by a committee of eight past masters of St. John's No. 1. Arriving at Portsmouth the visitors were escorted to Masonic Hall, where they were received and welcomed by Worshipful Master Parker. Following the meeting a banquet was served in Freeman's Hall. Among the speakers were Grand Master George E. Bales of New Hampshire, Grand Master Johnson and Worshipful Master Walter F. W. Taber. Kr. Willi. IIAnVFA" \. SHErAUD CHESTED C. WHITNEY \\'ors]iiptiiI Master DWICHT W. SLEEPER .Innirir Warden won. JOHN C. HETIILL CUY C. WTLLIS Senior \\'ar(leri WOI). WILLIAM S. HEATH won. JAMES T. WETHEKALD WOIi, LEOXAIilJ G. nOBEHTS MEMBliRS OF lilSTOKY COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Date Membership Abbott, Arthur P Aug. 11, 1904 Abrams, Maurice D Nov. 3, 1902 *Adams, Aquila April 2, 1866 Adams, Warren W June 30, 1903 Adams, Wilbur F Mar. 3, 1902 Alberty, George W June 6, 1902 Alburtis, John Feb. 3, 1902 fAlden, George E Feb. 6, 1906 Aldrich, George E April 4, 1910 Allen, Frederick T Nov. 6, 1911 ♦Alien, WiUis B May 12, 1877 AUen, Clark B May 31, 1915 Alvord, Henry B Jan. 3, 1916 Anderson, George P May 4, 1908 Anderson, Herbert J Mar. 29, 1905 Andrew, James H Oct. 7, 1912 Andrew, WiUiam H Oct. 7, 1912 Andrews, Harold V., M. D Feb. 4. 1907 Andrews, Julius June 4, 1888 Arnold, Frank June 2, 1905 Ascher, Max June 4, 1894 Atwood, Benjamin F June 30, 1905 •Atwood, Harrison H Nov. 2, 1885 Atwood, Howard N April 7, 1913 Austin, Cyrus P Mar. 24, 1911 Ayer, Silas H., M.D Nov. 6, 1905 Bacon,Edwin F May 7, 1906 Bacon, Frank E June 29, 1896 ♦fBadger, Daniel B Oct. 4, 1886 tBaker, George N April 30, 1906 Baker, Peter S June 3, 1904 Baker, Watson F., Jr Mar. 3, 1912 Baldwin, Walter H May 2, 1904 Ball, Francis O Oct. 4, 1909 Barber, Austin N June 27, 1901 Barnes, Frederick D April 3, 1911 * Thirty-year member, t Life member. [177] 178 MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Date Membership Barry, Ernest H Nov. 4, Barstow, Andrew T June 7, fBartlet, Ashton H June 30 Bartlett, Arthur J Feb. 2, Bartlett, Frank P Jan. 3, BartJett, George M May 1 Bartlett, Walter O., M. D April 5^ Batchelder, Fred M Sept. 3, •Bates, George C Mar. 2, Battles, Augustus April 1, tBauer, Albert P May 29, fBauer, Frederick L May 29, Beatey, Charles J June 7, Bell, George C Oct. 2, Bellows, Frederick H June 30, Bemis, Daniel H., Jr Nov. 30, Benton, Jay R Sept. 6, Bergquist, Henry G Nov. fBergquist, John F June Bemer, Albert V Nov. Berry, Albert I May Berry, Albert J Feb. Berry, Charles F.. M. D April 4, Berry, William H., Jr Jan. 4, Blades, Arthur M Oct. 7, Blair, Donald M -June 4, Blake, Edward E Jan. 1 fBlakeley, Clarence Mar. 6, Blanchard, Carl R Nov. 7 Blanchard, Samuel E Dec. 7 Bleyle, Gustave A April 30, •Bliss, Frederic W Nov. 2, Bliss, George D., M. D Dec. 7, Bode, Herman A May 29, Boggs, Francis G May 3, Boothby, Alden H Nov. 7, Boutwell, Rosewell M., Jr Oct. 2, •Bowker, S. Dexter May 31 Boyce, James A Mar. 1 Boyd, Herbert D., M. D Mar. 6, Bradley, James T Nov. 22, Bray, Charles A Jan. Breed, Francis W., Jr Jan. 10, tBrewitt, Thomas April 3, Briggs, Albert W Sept. 3 • Thirty-year member, t Life member. 1912 1915 1910 1914 1916 1911 1909 1909 1868 1907 1911 1911 1909 1911 1904 1903 1907 1913 1910 1904 1912 1911 1904 1909 1908 1909 1912 1905 1904 1896 1906 1885 1908 1905 1909 1910 1916 1872 1909 1899 1912 1896 1910 1911 1906 SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 179 ■NT Date Membership Brinsley, Alfred H Feb. 5, 1912 Broadley, Frederick L Oct, 30, 1905 tBrook, Thomas A Jmie 29, 1896 tBrooks, George A June 16, 1908 Brooks, Thomas C June 7, 1915 Brown, Albert F June 29, 1908 Brown, Arthur B June 30, 1911 *Brown, Harry W May 3, 1869 Brown James P Mar. 3, 1912 Brown, Lawrence C June 29, 1916 Buck, Charles H. W. E June 5, 1899 Bjunham, Elmond A., M. D Nov. 29, 1905 Burrill, Nathan C June 29, 1906 Bush, Charles W., M. D Mar. 7, 1904 Butler, Harry R Feb. 2, 1914 Buxton, Roger K Mar. 4, 1912 Byrne, Francis H May 6, 1901 ♦Caldwell, George W Sept. 7, 1868 Caldwell, Pearl J Jan. 4, 1909 Cameron, Daniel H June 3, 1904 ♦CampbeU, Charles M Dec. 1, 1884 Calvert, Claude M June 29, 1914 Cardoze, Henry E June 30, 1910 Carleton, Guy T June 30, 1903 Carlson, Herman W Oct. 2, 1916 Carlson, Ivan E June 7, 1915 tCarrie, Wilham A Jan. 3, 1887 Carruth, Frederick J Oct. 3, 1904 fCarter, Charles H Mar. 7, 1898 Carter, Douglas S Nov. 22, 1912 Carter, George H Feb. 1, 1909 Center, John L May 25, 1903 tChadwick, Charles A June 4, 1900 •Chadwick, Wilham H Oct. 4, 1869 Chadwick, Winslow H Mar. 1, 1909 Chamberlain, Henry V June 30, 1913 Chandler, Charles H Feb. 1, 1915 Chandler, Grant L May 1, 1911 Chase, Louis C June 30, 1910 fChild, Samuel M Dec. 7, 1896 Christie, William H Mar. 4, 1907 Christopher, Alvah S Feb. 2, 1903 Claghom, David M June 2, 1913 Clamp, Richard B April 6, 1914 aark, David F. S June 4, 1906 * Thirty-year member, t Life member. 180 MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Date Membership Clark, Ernest H April 1 Clark, Harold H April 1, Clark, Henry J., Jr Dec. 1, Clark, Isaac E Nov. 5 Clark, William Mar. 29, Clarke, James G May 5; Clarke, Maximilian S June 21 Close, William C June 2, Cobb, Ralph E June 30, Cole, Joseph H June 5, Coffin, John H June 11 Coggan, Linus C June 30, Colby, Fred B., M. D April 26, Coleman, Charles H May 6, Collins, Charles W April 6, Cobon, Rev. George W June 29, Colwell, Albert R May 4, *tComee, Frederick T April 6, *Comstock, Allen L Mar. 3, *Conant, Albert A May 1 Condon, Henry M Nov. 15, Congdon, Harold R June 5, Couklin, Fred B June 14, Cook, Frank E May 3, Cook, Harrison H April 5, Cooper, Harry O Feb. 2, Copeland, Frank M Mar. 4, Corthell, William I Mar. 2 Cottrell, Leon W Oct. 6, Cousens, Wsdter S May 29, Cowper, James E , Oct. 3, Cox, Arthur W Mar. 2 Cox, Channing H June 3, Crandall, Chauncey N June 3, Crandall, LeRoy H June 11 Crawford, Archibald V Oct. 7, Crawford, William J June 6, Creamer, William P Nov. 5, Creed, Joseph C Feb. 6, Crosby, George L Feb. 6, Croscup, Edward E June Crotsley, Asahel W Feb. Crowell, Fred A Oct. S, fCrowell, Thomas L. S April 3, * Thirty-year member. t Life member. t Honorary member. 1907 1901 1902 1906 1905 1913 1911 1902 1903 1916 1914 1909 1903 1907 1914 1908 1914 1868 1884 1865 1910 1916 1907 1909 1915 1891 1889 1914 1913 1912 1904 1908 1907 1907 1914 1907 1902 1894 1905 1905 1908 1907 1910 1911 SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 181 „ Date Membership Cunningham, Alexander M June 3, ♦Currier, William W Oct. 19, Currie, Thomas G June 30, Curtis, Albert H June 4, tCurtis, PaulO June 11 fCushman, Lewis N .' Nov. 6, Danielson, Ferdinand. June 3, Dariole, Emil J Jan. 7, Dasnoit, John J Dec. 7, fDaugherty, Allen H Mar. 3, Davenport, Edward M May 6, Davidson, John S June 4, Davidson, William J Nov. Davis, Albert G Oct. 7, Day, Arthur G Nov. 6, Day, Thomas F. G June 29, Dealand, Ferris W May 3, Dean, Leiand E Nov. Deming, Eugene M June De Propper, Albert H Dec. 6, *Devereaux, Charles J June 3, Dewick, Frank A Dec. 7, Dewing, Louis A., M. D Sept. 6, Dexter, George W Oct. 1 Dickerman, Albert C Nov. 4, *Dickieson, Henry R Jan. 6, Doane, Lewis Mar. 7, *tDodd, George D Oct. 7, Dodds, Oscar H Mar. 6, Dorothy, Wayland F June 3, Douglas, Charles J., M. D April 1 Douglass, William E Sept. 7, Dowd, Chester W June 29 Dreyfus, Carl Mar. Dreyfus, Sydney April 6, tDrisko, FredM June 16, Drisko, Stanwood Oct. 7, Dudley, Sydney A April 6, Duncan, Andrew W Mar. 4, Eccles, Walter L Oct. 7, Eldredge, Clarence F June 4, Eldridge, Ralph K Jan. 3, * Thirty-year member. t Life member. X Honorary member. 1912 1856 1905 1894 1914 1899 1901 1907 1896 1913 1902 1906 1890 1912 1905 1903 1915 1911 1913 1915 1867 1903 1907 1906 1912 1873 1910 1867 1905 1912 1907 190S 1914 1905 1899 1908 1912 1908 1907 1912 1900 1916 182 MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Date ^""^ Membership Elliot, OUver Nov. 30, 1903 EUis, Charles T Dec. 23, 1904 EUis, David .\ Mar. 6, 1905 EUis, Frank E April 3, 1916 ElweU, Harry L. S June 28, 1904 Engley, Drury W April 7, 1913 Engley, HolUs L April 7, 1913 Enman, John A April 6, 1914 Emmel, William June 3, 1912 Emery, Hermann W April 6, 1908 •Emery, Thomas J Mar. 5, 1877 •Plmmons, Theodore H Sept. 6, 1858 EngUsh, Chauncey F Nov. 5, 1900 Erisman, Fred R Nov. 7, 1910 Evans, WUbur F Oct. 1, 1906 Faelten, Reinhold Sept. 6, 1907 Fairbanks, Albert L May 3, 1909 Fairbanks, Frank L June SO, 1905 FairchUd, John C April 4, 1904 Farrington, Perry J May 4, 1914 Farwell, George H June 5, 1911 Faust, OUver C Oct. 2, 1916 Feibehnan, EmUe AprU 6, 1896 ♦Fellows, John I Sept. 4,1865 Fenn, Alfred H Mar. 2, 1903 Pickett, Ralph S Feb. 3, 1913 Fielding, Edward M June 5, 1899 Fisher, Frank P May 6, 1912 Fisher, Proctor Feb. 7, 1910 Fischer, Albert A Mar. 2, 1914 Fish, John A June 2, 1890 Fitz, George L June 29, 1908 fFletcher, Edwm J June 30, 1903 Fogg, Fredericks., D.D.S Oct. 2, 1905 Foye, Frank W Sept. 1, 1902 ♦French, Ferdinand F Feb. 1, 1869 French, Winslow B., M.D April 1, 1896 French, George A Mar. 6, 1900 Fuller, Arthur S June 23, 1905 Fulton, WiUiam D Mar. 2, 1908 Gibbs, Arthur C April 5, 1909 Gilbert, EUery T Nov. 6, 1899 ♦ Thirty-year member. t Life member. J Honorary member. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 183 -- Date Name ,, . ,. Membership GUlon, Alexander L June 1, 1903 Gilmore, Alexander Oct. 2, 1911 Gilson, Valentine E June 6, 1902 Glover, Capt. Thomas L Nov. 20, 1905 Goodman, Henry L Nov. 6, 1900 Googins, Hersey E Mar. 2, 1908 Gordon, Harry M June 28, 1904 Grace, Harry T Oct. 2, 1911 Graham, James H Nov. 29, 1905 Grant, Abram F Mar. 6, 1899 Gray, George M Jan. 10, 1910 Greathead, William J June 21, 1901 Green, Malcohn Feb. 6, 1905 Greene, Louis E June 21, 1905 GriflBth, Charles G June 29, 1908 •Griffith, George A Oct. 7, 1878 Groves, Lucian S May 3, 1915 Guild, Arthur E Mar. 6, 1899 Gustin, Henry O Nov. 3, 1913 tGuyon, Alfred J Jan. 4, 1909 Gwinnell, Alfred, W., M.D Mar. 9, 1911 GwinneU, Walter W May 5. 1913 Haggett, Fred B Jan. 3, 1916 Hallett. Frank H Nov. 2, 1914 Haigh, James R April 2, 1906 Haley, Arthur E June 30, 1909 Halladay, Henry G Mar. 7, 1910 Hall, Arthur J June 3, 1901 Hall, Gustavus F Oct. 2, 1911 Hamilton, Albert J. A., M. D June 30, 1911 Hamilton, WiUiam April 1, 1912 Ham, William A., M. D Mar. 1, 1909 Hands, Coleman Oct. 2, 1911 Handy, Arthur H April 4, 1910 Hanington, Edward A Mar. 6, 1905 Hanmer, John R April 26, 1903 Harding, George F June 30, 1902 Hardwick, Ernest V Feb. 5, 1912 Hardy, Edward E Feb. 2, 1903 Harlow, Frank E Feb. 5, 1908 Harris, Harry L June 6, 1910 Harris, Isaac Mar. 5, 1900 Harris, Wm. O. A June 2, 1913 Harrison, Nathan C June 30, 1904 * Thirty-year member. fLife member. 184 MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Date Name Membership Hartmann, Edward a Nov. 3, 1902 Harvey, Albert W Mar. 7, 1898 ♦Harvey, Charles A June 5, 1871 fHarvey, George W Jan. S, 1898 Haug, Adam. Mar. 9, 1911 Hayden, Lowell T JSTov. 2, 1908 Heath, Charles A Nov. 2, 1908 Heath, Frederick. Jmie 26, 1896 tHeath, William S Nov. 2, 1891 Hebb, Edwin E J^ov. 6, 1916 Hebb, Ehjah June 29, 1903 Hebb, George S May 29, 1912 Hebb, John F Mar. 2, 1914 Hebb, William C Sept. 1, 1902 Heckman, William W April 3, 1916 Heintz, Alfred F. H Sept. 29, 1915 Herring, Prank A May 5, 1902 Hess, John H April 6, 1908 Hewson, Garfield J June 5, 1916 Hickey, George W Mar. 5, 1906 Hicks, Charles H May 1, 1911 Hicks, J. Everett June 6, 1904 Higgins, C. Lothrop Dec. 31, 1907 Hills, George C Nov. 5, 1894 Hoag, William Feb. 2, 1903 Hodson, Fred M April 1, 1895 Hoemle, William L June 29, 1914 Hogue, Oliver D Feb. 6, 1905 Hollings, James L June 6, 1910 •Hohnes, George N Nov. 4, 1867 Holske, Charles E J^ov. 3, 1902 Homer, George E Feb. 2, 1903 Homer, George W Oct. 7, 1912 Hone, Capt. Theodore Oct. 1, 1906 Horn, George H Oct. 2, 1905 Horton, WiUiam H May 4, 1903 tHosford, Samuel W. B June 5, 1911 Howard, Louis T April 4, 1904 Howe, Otis W JUay 3, 1909 Howell, Sidney K Oct. 6, 1913 Howes, Claude L Feb. 7, 1910 fHowland, George L., M. D Jan. 10, 1910 Howlett, Albert D Oct. 2, 1905 Houston, Harry June 16, 1908 * Thirty-year member, t Life member. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 185 Date Name », , , . Membership Hubbard, Frank W Dec. 7, 1896 Hume, Charles June 30, 1905 Hungerford, Louis C Feb. 6, 1911 *Hurd, Lyman C May 6, 1872 fHurd, Lyman C, Jr Nov. 4, 1907 Hurll, JohnC Feb. 4, 1901 Ligalls, JohnH. O June 30, 1910 Irish, William H June 7, 1897 tirving, Albert S June 2, 1902 bving, George E June 29, 1914 Lupey, Harry W Oct. 2, 1916 Jackson, Frederick A Oct. 11, 1915 tJacksoD, Herbert W June 4, 1900 Jackson, Joseph R., Jr Jtme 6, 1910 Jacobs, Carlton D May 4, 1908 ♦Jacobs, Edward F April 7, 1879 ♦Jacobs, J. Arthur April 1, 1872 Jerrard, Sanford C May 7, 1906 Jaquith Edwin June 30, 1913 Jenks, Harold P Nov. 22, 1912 Jennings, Robert G Feb. 1, 1915 Johansson, Cari W. E. A Feb. 3, 1913 Johannessen, Peter A. G April 3, 1916 Johnson, Albert June 29, 1903 Johnson, Charles S May 2, 1887 Johnson, Edward E Jime 1, 1908 Johnson, Rev. Tillman B May 4, 1903 Johnston, William E Sept. 7, 1903 Jonas, Isidore L May 1, 1905 Jones, George S Jime 16, 1908 Jones, Lewis L Dec. 6, 1897 Jordan, Augustus C Dec. 2, 1895 Jordan, Edward A Mar. 1, 1897 Kaizer, George A Nov. 4, 1907 Keepers, Ernest Nov. 29, 1905 KeUey, Caleb R June 7, 1909 Kepler, Charles 0., M. D Feb. 3, 1902 Kershaw, George E May 2, 1904 Kimball, Franklin R Nov. 7, 1904 Kimball, Reuben H June 30, 1909 KimbaU, William S June 30, 1904 * Thirty-year member, t Life member. 186 MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Date Membership Kinander, Charles W April 3, 1916 Kingsley, Charles A Jan. 6, 1896 jKinquist, Albin May 29, 1912 Klous, Benjamin April 4, 1904 Hous, Maurice H Nov. 30, 1903 *Knapp, George B Nov. 4, 1861 Knight, John H April 5, 1915 Knowles, John W Nov. 22, 1912 Koenig, WiUiam C June 2, 1913 Krauter, Charles E Jan. 4, 1904 Larsen, Niels H June 5, 1916 Larsson, Johan G June 30, 1913 fLawrence, Stewart G April 4, 1910 Lawrence, Waldron G May 29, 1911 Lawson, Samuel J Sept. 1, 1902 Leach, Walter B June 22, 1897 Leavitt, WiUiam S June 6, 1892 LeFray, Francis C Nov. 5, 1906 ♦Leighton, George E Dec. 4, 1871 Lewis, Lorin E June 21, 1911 Lindgren, Cari A Mar. 6, 1905 Lindquist, Cari A., M. D June 6, 1910 Lindsay, Edwin P Oct. 3, 1903 Linscott, George A July 3, 1903 Locke, George M June 21, 1901 Losea, Albert V. DeW June 3, 1904 Lovejoy, Walter W. Jan. 10, 1910 Low, William A June 30, 1904 Lowe, George H June 26, 1896 Luchsinger, John J., Jr May 29, 1912 Lufkin, Joseph G Nov. 8, 1913 Luttropp, Sverker, D. D. S May 6, 1907 Lynch, Frederick. June 30, 1902 •Lyons, Walter S April 6, 1885 MacArthur, Donald M Oct. 4, 1915 MacAusland, WiUiam R., M. D Oct. 30, 1905 MacDermid, Charles A Mar. 7, 1910 Macdonald, Donald H. R Nov. 6, 1899 MacDonald, John June 30, 1902 MacFarlane, Frank, D. D. S June 30, 1911 Macintosh, Frederick Nov. 6, 1916 Mackenzie, Robert April 7, 1902 Mackeman, James J Nov. 4, 1901 Mackeman. WiUiam F Nov. 29, 1905 * Thirty-year member. t Life member. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 187 Date Membership Macnamara, George R Feb. 4, 1907 Macomber, Jehu M June 2, 1903 Magee, James H Mar. 2, 1914 Malcolm, John D Mar. 6, 1899 Marie, Leon L June 21, 1911 Marr, Llewellyn A May 6, 1907 Man-, Mryon L., M. D May 7, 1906 Marshall, Capt. Frank Oct. 1, 1906 Marshall, Henry N July 25, 1905 Martin, Angus R June 29, 1906 Martin, Famham B Nov. 7, 1910 Martin, George A Mar. 5, 1900 Mason, Thomas April 1, 1901 Martz, Harvey R Nov. 6, 1916 Matchner, Horace A June 30, 1906 Mateer, Wesley H., D. D. S Feb. 6, 1911 Matheson, W. Scott April 2, 1906 Mathews, Herbert D June 14, 1907 MaxweU, William H June 27, 1901 May, John F Jan. 3, 1916 Mayall, James F Nov. 15, 1910 McCance, Robert H. T May 29, 1911 McCormack, Frank W Mar. 6, 1893 McCuUagh, Andrew B June 11, 1914 McGeown, Thomas C June 1, 1903 Mclntire, Harry B Mar. 7, 1904 McNeill, Selden S May 6, 1918 McMackin, Thomas I June 2, 1903 Merriam, Ehner A Mar. 5, 1906 Messenger, James W May 25, 1909 •Meserve, Isaac H Sept. 2, 1867 Millard, WiUiam A Mar. 4, 1907 MiUen, Alexander Mar. 2, 1908 MiUen, James May 1, 1905 Minard, Clarence C June 5, 1911 Moffatt. D. Wilson June 1, 1908 Mohr, Henry F Oct. 7, 1912 tMontague, David T Mar. 2, 1896 Montgomery, John N June 30, 1911 Moore, George C, M. D April SO, 1906 Morawski, Ivan Jan. 7, 1895 Morrill, George A., Jr., M. D May 2, 1904 Morrison, Charles Nov. 3, 1890 Morse, Arthur E April 4, 1904 * Thirty-year member. t Life member. 188 MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE liT Date Membership Morton, Whitman R May 5, 1902 Mount, Robert B Nov. 6, 1916 Moxon, Edwin B Oct. 3, 1904 Moyer, Reed April 5, 1915 Myers, John D. H Feb. 2, 1914 Neal, Frank R April 7, 1902 Neal, Frank W Oct. 7, 1903 Neal. Harold R April 7, 1913 Nettles, Dennis H June 3, 1904 Nevens, Edgar J June 28, 1904 Newbury, John P., Jr Oct. 4, 1916 Newbury, Warren C Oct. 4, 1915 Nicholls, William W June 6, 1902 Nicholson, Joseph F May 1, 1905 Nickerson, Harold J April 3, 1916 Norris, Ziba A June 7, 1909 North, John H., Jr Dec. 5, 1898 Norwood, Francis A Mar. 3, 1913 Norton, Isaac Nov. 3, 1913 Nowell, James Nov. 1, 1915 Noyes, Gilbert H Feb. 6, 1911 Noyes, William E April 5, 1909 Nutter, Harry W Mar. 2, 1908 •Obst, Charles M Dec. 6, 1886 *Oschwald, Augvist Oct. 6, 1879 Overholser, Edwin M Nov. 7, 1904 Owen, Edwin J June 14, 1907 Owen, Francis H Oct. 6, 1890 Owens, William G Mar. 6, 1906 Page, Albert E Oct. 6, 1918 Page, Edwin J. L Feb. 4, 1901 Paine, Paul M Feb. 6, 1905 Pabner, Darius N June 30, 1904 Palmer, Edward H Feb. 5, 1906 Papanti. Charles A Oct. 6, 1913 Parsons, Frank. June 2, 1902 Parsons, Henry S., D. D. S Mar. 1, 1897 Passano, Robert G Feb. 5, 1906 Patterson, David G May 6, 1907 Patterson, James May 4, 1914 Peers, Kester J Nov. 29, 1905 Pelton, William H May 4, 1903 tPendleton, John C April 1, 1895 * Thirty-year member. ■f Life member. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 189 Date Membership tPendleton, Walter E April 1, 1895 Penniman, George W Mar. 7, 1910 Penney, Arthur W May 29, 1905 Perkms, Clarence E May 2, 1904 Perkins, James M Dec. 6, 1897 Perkins, William E Dec. 6, 1897 Phillips, Fred G Mar. 3, 1902 Phillips, Jesse A May 4, 1908 Phinney, Frank B Jmie 21, 1911 Kckett, Charles G Jan. 4, 1904 tPieree, Lewis J., D. M. D Nov. 30, 1903 Pillsbury, William H. C Dec. 1 1902 Piper, Frank, M. D Feb. 4, 1907 •Pitman, Henry W Nov. 4, 1867 fPommer, Frederick G Nov. 22, 1912 Pond, Bernard W., M. D Mar. 4, 1907 Porter, Harris J Mar. 5, 1894 Porter, Robert June 30, 1913 PoweU, Frederick A May 5, 1913 Powell, Rev. Webster H Feb. 6, 1905 Powers, Edgar C Dec. 6, 1897 Powers, Walter June 3, 1907 Pratt, Frederick L Feb. 3, 1913 Priggen, George H Nov. 4, 1912 Proudfoot, Dudley A Dec. 31, 1906 Pugh, David F. Nov. 1, 1915 Purdy, Herbert L Mar. 3, 1902 Rae, 'William M Mar. 6, 1905 Ramsey, Frank A June 30, 1905 Randlett, Ehner P June 30, 1902 Rankin, Colin D Sept. 3, 1906 Ray, Thomas R June 29, 1916 tRawson, Edward L Mar. 5, 1900 Reece, Kari W. P Nov. 2, 1908 Reed, Ralphs June 7, 1915 Rhodes, Fred S Sept. 7, 1903 *Rice, Hamilcar. Oct. 9, 1855 Richard, Herbert Oct. 4. 1909 Richardson. Charles A Feb. 5, 1906 Richardson, Frank L., M. D Mar. 1, 1909 Richardson Hany M Feb. 1, 1915 Richards, Samuel E Mar. 7, 1898 Rich, Carlton H April 4, 1910 Rider, Charles H June 5, 1899 * Thirty-year member, t Life member. 190 MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Date **** Membership lUder, Charles H., Jr Xov. 6, 1900 Ridgeway, Rupert L June 1 Riemer, Hugo B. C, M. D Nov. 4, *Biley, Isaac June 1, Risteen, Alvah C Sept. 1, Roberts, Edward B Feb. 1, Roberts, Frederick G Feb. 3, Roberts, George F. F June 7, tRoberts, Leonard G June 7, Rockwood, Paul C June SO, Roe, Arthur S June 5, Romeiser, Theodore H., M. D Feb. 3, Ross, John 0.._ June 5, Ross, Winthrop P June 29, Root, Albert B Sept. Root, Albert B., Jr June 30, Ross, Charles R. Sept. 1 Rowse, Walter W Oct. 30, Royle, Matthias B. T Jan. 4, Rjiiter, James R June 4, Russell, Fred N June 1, Russell, Thomas H June 1, Rutter, George H Nov. 30, Sanborn, Alonzo H June 14, Sanders, Richard S Feb. 1 Sanft. Frank F. G., M. D Jan. 15, Sargent, WiUiam F •. April 5, tSaunders, Arthur H May 5, Sawyer, WiUiam F JDec. 1 Sawyer, W^illiam M Feb. 4, Scales, Otto C Mar. 3, Schirmer, George L June 14, Schmeisser, Capt. James S Nov. 23, Schwarz, Richard June 2, Scott, Matthew June 7, Scudder, Harold G Jan. *Seavems, Francis, Jr Mar. 6, Sereque, Miguel June 29, Severy, Leon F Feb. 4, *ShapIeigh, James H Oct. 5, Shaw, .\ndrew G May 29, Shaw, Herman W June 7, Sheldon, Nebon L July 25, * Thirty-year member, t Life member. 1903 1907 1874 1902 1909 1902 1897 1897 1911 1911 1902 1916 1916 1889 1909 1902 1905 1909 1906 1908 1914 1904 1907 1915 1896 1915 1902 1902 1907 1900 1907 1907 1905 1897 1912 1871 1908 1901 1863 1911 1909 1905 SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 191 XT Date Name Membersmp ♦JShepard, Harvey N Oct. 6, 1873 *Shoiiinger, Bernard J Oct. 7, 1878 Shrigley, WUfred R Oct. 2, 1916 ShuflBer, Lee B Feb. 2, 1914 Simons, George C June 21, 1911 Simons, Jacob A Nov. 7, 1887 Silver, Elmer E Nov. 18, 1903 Skelton, John, Jr Feb. 1, 1909 Sleeper, Dwight W June 29, 1908 Sleeper, Fred A May 4, 1908 Sleeper, George L May 29, 1905 Small, Guy E Nov. 7, 1910 Smith, Charles C May 1, 1911 Smith, Charles H Feb. 6, 1905 *Smith, Charles M Oct. 4, 1869 Smith, Franklin E Oct. 6, 1913 Smith, Frederick M June 2, 1903 Smith, Sherburne J „ April 1, 1912 Smith, Walter A Jan. 1, 1912 Smith, Walter M May 6, 1912 tSmith, Walter P Mar. 7, 1904 Smither, WiUiam Dec. 5, 1887 Snow, EalphH Mar. 9, 1911 Soper, Fred L May 1, 1893 Sortevik, Marinius E Nov. 1, 1915 Soule, Chester F Jan. 3, 1916 Spear, Millard F May 29, 1905 Spear, Willis F June 30, 1913 Speirs, Walter T Nov. 4, 1912 ♦Spiller, Joseph B Dec. 4, 1871 Spitz, Abraham P June 4, 1888 *Spitz, Henry B June 7, 1880 Sprague, Henry B June 5, 1899 Squire, Paul C April 1, 1912 Stanley, Bichard B Nov. 2, 1908 Staples, Harry C Mar. 7, 1910 Staples, Oscar S Oct. 2, 1905 Stephens, Archibald G Feb. 7, 1910 Stetson, George A May 4, 1903 Stetson, Horace, Jr Nov. 4, 1907 tStevens, Harry C May 29, 1912 Stiles, Frank B Oct. 7, 1907 Stiles, Oscar C May 4, 1903 Stoddard, Joseph E June 29, 1906 * Thirty-year member. t Life member. t Honorary member. 192 MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Date Membership Stoddard, PhiHp M Feb. 2, 19U Stone, Howard A Nov. 6, 1905 Stoner, JohnC June 19, 1913 fStoodley, Charles F Jan. 30, 1908 *Story, George O Sept. 4, 1865 Stott, Samuel E June 29, 1906 *Strauss, Ferdinand Oct. 2, 1876 ♦Strauss, Louis Dec. 6, 1881 Strecker, Charles B June 7, 1895 Strong, Frederick F., M. D May 7, 1900 Strong, T. Morris, M. D Feb. 5, 1900 Sturtevant, Edward L June 23, 1905 Sturtevant, William B April 1, 1912 Sutherland, James C April 1, 1907 SuckUng, John F Mar. 28, 1903 Suder, Geo. B Nov. 3, 1913 Swett, Edward H June 2, 1913 Swift, Jesse G June 29, 1906 Taber, Walter F. W June 1,1908 fTalbot, Edmund H Dec. 3, 1888 •Talbot, Edward A April 3, 1871 Taylor, Edgar R Feb. 6, 1905 Taylor, Thomas D - Dec. 3,1906 Taylor, Walter C Feb. 5, 1906 *Taylor, Washington I ' June 4, 1866 Terhune, Everit B Aug. 29, 1902 Terhune, WiUiam L May 5, 1902 Terry, Joseph N May 1, 1905 Thayer, Frank W Oct. 6, 1890 Thayer, Henry B June 6, 1893 •Thomas, Charles U Dec. 5, 1864 Thomas, Eari M Nov. 4, 1912 Thompson, Charles O June 25, 1912 Thompson, Prank E April 6, 1896 Thompson. John T June 1, 1903 Thompson, Malvern J Nov. 2, 1914 Thornton, Wm. H Nov. 3, 1913 Thresher, Ambert E May 3, 1915 Thurston, Frank W June 3, 1904 fTidd, Lyman R Dec. 1, 1902 Tinkham, Selwyn G Nov. 1, 1916 Tishler, Maurice Sept. 7, 1903 Titus, Henry B June 1, 1908 Torrey, George A Dec. 31, 1906 *Thirty-year member. fLife member. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 193 ■., Date Name ^, , , . Membersmp Torrey, Louis B May 1, 1911 Tougas, Walter L June 21, 1901 Town, William S April 26, 1903 Tracey, Lewis E Mar. 2, 1903 Trowbridge, Almarin Oct. 4, 1909 Tufts, Rev. William M July 29, 1915 Tukesbury, Philip H Feb. 3, 1913 Turner, Albert A Nov. 3, 1902 Turner, Robert E April 26, 1903 Tyler, William J Dec. 1, 1902 Upham, Calvin J Feb. 3, 1913 *Upham, George D Feb. 3, 1868 Vanderzee, John B May 7, 1906 Vialle, Henry A Jan. 4, 1904 Von Olker, Ferdinand P June 6, 1904 Vorenberg, Samuel June 3, 1907 Walker, Alexander T June 3, 1907 Walker, Frank P Oct. 4, 1916 Walker, Frederick W June 7, 1909 Walker, Lester T May 3, 1909 Wallace, John C Oct. 3, 1904 Wallis, Robert S Feb. 6, 1912 Walton, David H May 1, 1905 Wardrop, Frederick Mar. 6, 1899 fWamer, Paul H. W Nov. 2, 1914 Watson, David L Oct. 5, 1891 WatU, Charles A Feb. 4, 1901 Wellington, Edwin F June 30, 1902 Welsh, William June 23, 1905 Wentworth, Andrew S June 11, 1903 Wentworth, Greorge S April 7, 191S Wentworth, Miles S June 2, 1905 West, Fred D Feb. 7, 1910 West, Lewis S June 23, 1905 •tWetherald, James T Sept. 16, 1886 Wetmore, Charles H Mar. 7, 1910 Wheeler, Clifton H Nov. 6, 1905 Wheeler, Frank A June 4, 1900 •Wheeler, George W Feb. 4, 1867 White, Edward H April 2, 1906 White, Everitt S Oct. 4, 1909 White, Isaac M Mar. 5, 1906 * Thirty-year member, t Life member. *White. Willard May 2, Whiting, Frank J. F Feb. 1 Whiting, FredE Mar. 2, Whitmore, Louis B June 5, Whitney, Chester C Nov. i, tWidmer, Frederick T Mar. 2, WUes, Hany A April 30, Wiikins, Frank P May 1 tWiUis, Guy C Jan. i, Williams, Frederick A., Jr Oct. 4, Wilhams, Ohver S Mar. 3, Williams, Thomas E Mar. 2, WiUs, Carol S Feb. 4 Wilson, John H. S Jan. 30, Wilson, Melbourne E , Sept. 6, Wilson, Thomas Mar. 7, Wilson, Wilfred R., D. D. S Sept. 6, Wodell, Frederick W Jan. m tWoU, GustavH Oct. 2 tWollinger, George F May 4, Wood, Allen H Mar. 1 Wood, Charles B Nov. T Wood, William H April 4, Wood, WiUiamI May 6, Woodall, John S. Jan. 30, Woods, Walter H June 4, Woodruff, Frederic O Dec. Woodside, Winfield L Mar. 29, Woodworth, Henry E June 6, Wright, Frederick Nov. 15, Wurst, Charles W. . April 5, Wyman, Frank H Dec. 5, Yerxa, Donald M Nov. 7, 1910 Young, Freeman N April 6, 1896 Zerbel, Fred A Jan. 4, 1909 Zeuner, Frederick W June 3, 1912 Zeuner, Henry June 3, 1912 * Thirty-year member. t Life member. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 195 RECAPITULATION Honorary members 4 Life members fiO Thirty-year members 54 Paying members 666 774 Prom which deduct 4 honorary members and 2 life members, who are also 30-year members, maJdng a total membership of 768 HONORARY MEMBERS When Elected Wor. Theodore H.Emmons Feb. 4, 1867 Wor. Frederick T. Commee Jan. 6, 1879 Rt. Wor. Harvey N. Shepard Jan. 1, 1883 Bro. George D. Dodd Dec. 2, 1901 DECEASED HONORARY MEMBERS Baker, John Bell, Shubael. Crosby, Smmier. Collamore, John H. Demiie, Thomas. Dunn, Samuel. Dickson, James A. Dixwell, John. Eveleth, Samuel. Eveleth, Joseph. Flint, John. Fox, James A. Hammatt, John B. Hamilton, Rev. Luther. Harwood, Daniel. Hews, John. Kent, WiUiam H. Lewis, Winslow. Lafayette, Major-Gen. Gilbert Mottier. Miller, Brig-Gen. James. Martin, William C. Marshall, Wyzeman. Mills, James. Meston, Lyman B. Monroe, Martin A. Nichols, Charles C. Nelson, Henry W. Oxnard, Thomas. OUver, Francis J. Paige, Enoch. Peirce, William F. Price, Henry. Pickman, G. Gayton. Pickett, James B. Roberts, Augustus W. Raymond, Freeman C. Sheppard, John H. Tucker, Joshua. TarbeU, Luther L. Thomes, WilUam H. White, Ferdinand E. Walter, Lynde M. Wells, R«v. E. M. P. N. B. — First record of Honorary Membership appears in the records of the meeting held Jan. 18.1813: — Voted, That R. W. John B. Hamraatt be admitted, and hereafter considered an Honorary Member of St. John's Lodge in consideration of important services rendered. General Lafayette was elected an Honorary Member Feb. 1, 1825. 196 MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE LIFE MEMBERS Alden, George E. Badger, Daniel B. Baker, George N. Bartlet, Ashton H. Bauer, Albert P. Bauer, Frederick L. Bergquist, John F. Blakeley, Clarence. Brewitt, Thomas. Brook, Thomas A. Brooks, George A. Carrie, Wor. William A. Carter, Charles H. Chadwick, Charles A. Child, Samuel L. Crowell, Thomas L. S. Curtis, Paul O. Cushman, Lewis N. Daugherty, Allen H. Drisko, Fred M. Fletcher, Edwin J. Guyon, Alfred J. Harvey, George W. Heath, Wor. WilUam S. Hosford, Samuel W. B. Howland, George L. Hurd, Lyman C, Jr. Irving, Albert S. Jackson, Herbert W. Kinquist, Albin. Lawrence, Stewart G. Montague, Rt. Wor. David T. Pendleton, John C. Pendleton, Walter E. Pierce, Lewis J. Pommer, Frederick G. Rawson, Edward L. Roberts, Wor. Leonard G. Saunders, Arthur H. Smith, Walter P. Stevens, Harry C. Stoodley, Charles F. Talbot, Wor. Edmund H. Tidd, Lyman R. Wetherald, Wor. James T. Widmer, Frederick T. Willis, Guy C. WoU, Gustav H. WoUinger, George F. Werner, Paul H. W. MEMBERS FOR THIRTY YEARS OR MORE Adams, Aquila Allen, Willis B. Atwood, Harrison H. Badger, Daniel B. Bates, George C. BUss, Wor. Frederic W. Bowker, S. Dexter. Brown, Harry W. Caldwell, George W. Campbell, Charles M. Chadwick, William H. Comee, Wor. Frederick T. Comstock, Allen L. Conant, Albert A. Currier, William W. Devereaux, Charles J. Dickieson, Henry R. Dodd, George D. Emery, Thomas J. Enmions, Wor. Theodore H. Fellows, John I. French, Ferdinand. Griffith, George A. Harvey, Charles A. Holmes, George N. Hurd, Lyman C. Jacobs, Edward F. Jacobs, Wor. J. Arthur. Knapp, George B. Leighton, George E. Lyons, Walter S. Meserve, Isaac H. Obst, Charles M. Oschwald, August. Pitman, Henry W. Rice, Hamilcar. Riley, Isaac. Seavems, Francis, Jr. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 197 Shapleigh, James H. Strauss, Louis. Shepard, Rt. Wor. Harvey N. Talbot, Edward A. Shoninger, Bernard J. Taylor, Washington I. Smith, Charles M. Thomas, Charles U. Spiller, Joseph P. Upham, George D. Spitz, Henry B. Wetherald, Wor. James T. Story, George O. Wheeler, George W. Strauss, Ferdinand. White, Willard. PAST MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE PAST MEMBERS OF THE LODGE (Names arranged according to date of membership) WITH DATE OF MEMBEBSHIP, WITHOHAWAL, AMD DECEASE, AS FAB AS CAN BE OBTAINED Member- With- Name. ship, drawn. Died. Akens, John 173g _ jgog Audibert, Philip nil 1754 Aston, Thomas 1743 — 1766 Allen, Thomas 1750 — Adams, John. 1750 — 1795 Alexander, William 1752 — — Appleton, Henry 1781 — — Andrews, Stephen 1762 — 1821 Avery, Elisha 1768 — 178i8 AUine, William I795 — 1825 Allen, John F. 1800 — — Abbott, Samuel 1804 — — Atherton, Abel W 1806 — — Amee, Jacob 1813 — 1844 Allanson, John S 1817 — — Alden, Cyrus 1818 1826 — Ayers, John 1821 1826 — Austin, William 1821 1828 — Adams, John Q 1826 — — Ainsworth, Frederick S 1851 1856 — Alger, Cyrus, Jr 1853 — 1855 Amee, John 1854 1856 — Abbott, John E 1854 1860 — Anderson, Robert 1854 1858 — Adams, Abel A 1857 1866 — Alden, Henry C 1858 1871 — Abbott, Andrew 1858 1878 — Almy, Charles H 1859 1868 — Ayer, Phineas 1859 1871 — Anderson, William P 1861 1873 — Abbott, Charles E 1861 — 1902 Allen, James W 1863 — 1901 Allen, Lucius, Jr 1864 1871 — Atkinson, William D., Jr 1866 1878 — Adams, Leonard B 1868 1876 — Asmus. John H. M 1869 — 1889 Allen, Lucius W 1869 — 1880 Andrews, George H 1872 1880 — [201] 202 PAST MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died Amsden, Henry F 1873 — 1910 Andrews, Elbridge F 1873 — 1904 Allen, Stillman B 1875 — 1891 Ashton, Henry G 1878 — 1895 Austin, Cyrus P 1882 1890 — Adams, Henry K 1884 1887 — Anderson, Andrew P 1886 1891 — Aldrich, Abbott L 1888 1904 — Adams, Walter S 1893 1903 — Austin, Joseph. 1893 — 1913 Ames, Jesse 1905 1913 — Alexander, James 1910 1915 — Austin, Thomas 1912 1916 — Amoroso, Louis 1914 — 1914 *Belcher, Andrew 1733 — 1771 Baker, John. 1733 — — Beteilhe, Francis 1734 — — Boyd, Robert 1735 — — Bethune, Nathaniel 1736 — 1771 Bowman, Alexander 1738 — — Box, John , 1740 — 1774 Bishop, WiUiam 1741 — 1778 Boutin, John 1743 — — BaU, WiUiam 1743 — — Brockwell, Rev. Charles 1743 — 1755 Bowers, Robert 1747 — — Bayard, Belthazar 1748 — — Bowers, Henry 1749 — — Ballard, Bartholomew 1762 — — Box, John, Jr 1762 — — fBurbeck, William 1767 — 1785 Bradford, John 1768 — 1803 Breck, William 1780 — — Barber, Nathaniel 1780 — 1787 Bush, Joseph. 1784 — 1793 JBeU, Shubael 1794 — 1819 Bowers, John 1794 — — Blake, George 1795 — 1841 Baylis, William 1796 — 1798 Beal, Richard C 1797 — — Burley, Thomas 1797 — 1810 Bigelow, Asahel 1798 — — Badlam, Stephen 1803 — 1847 Briggs, Seth 1804 — — * Deputy Grand Master, 1733. Son of Governor Belcher. t Colonel Revolutionary Army, t Senior Grand Warden, 1808. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 203 Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. Briggs, Enos 1804 1820 — Blanchard, John W 1804 — 1811 Baker, John 1805 1819 — Bartlett, Nathaniel H 1805 — 1812 Brine, Charles 1807 — — Batson, Joshua 1809 — — Bliss, Elam 1809 1819 — Boscemdes, F 1809 — — Blagg, Benjamin 1814 — — Bradford, Charles 1814 1819 — Battelle, Thomas 1814 — — Baldwin, Luke 1814 1828 — Burnham, Francis A 1816 — — Ballard, Silas 1817 Bliss, Alexander 1817 Buckingham, Joseph T 1818 Brooks, John 1818 Ballistier, Joseph. 1818 Bugbee, Edward 1820 Bullard, Asa 1820 Barrell, Samuel B 1821 Barnard, Moses 1823 Bond, John 1824 Bradley, Edward W 1825 Bacon, George 1825 Bayley, Richard W 1825 Browne, J. Vincent 1827 Bugard. B. F 1838 Bramhall, WilUam 1842 Blake, George T 1844 Bartlett, Frederick K 1844 Berry, Franklin W 1847 Birnstill, Joseph 1847 Barker, Richard M 1848 Burnett, Joseph 1851 Bradt, Herman D 1851 Bradshaw, Franklin E 1852 Bartlett, WiUiam S 1852 Bruce, Jeptha C 1852 Burrows, Stephen 1853 Brown, Edwin L 1854 Browne, Horace E 1854 Blake, Charles H 1854 Blanchard, WiUiam G 1855 *Burrill, Rev. John T 1855 * Rector Christ Church, 1860-1868. — 1835 1819 — 1829 — 1826 — 1830 — 1826 1824 — 1840 — 1829 — 1837 1829 — 1849 — 1853 — 1877 — 1849 — 1849 — 1856 — 1856 — 1857 — — 1911 1868 — 1856 — — 1857 — 1885 1861 — 1856 — 1856 — — 1892 1856 ^ 204 PAST MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. Brookings, William H 1855 1861 — •Bliss, Cornelius N 1858 — 1911 Brown, Frederic L 1861 — 1916 Barber, Joel D 1860 — 1873 Browne, William H 1860 — 1899 Bowman, Oliver P 1860 — 1880 Baird, George 1860 — 1891 Brooks, Leonard W 1860 1875 — Ball, Joseph G 1861 1885 — Botume, John, Jr 1862 1882 — Bartlett, Edward L 1863 1881 — Bartlett, George H 1863 1870 — Baldwin, J. Thomas 1864 — 1900 Barnes, Lewis A 1864 — 1896 Bowman, Francis G 1864 — 1874 Bishop, John 1864 — 1900 Bates, Phineas 1865 — 1883 Bowen, Seranus 1865 1873 — Bradt, Benjamin N 1865 — 1905 Belknap, Lyman A 1866 — 1913 Brigham, John L 1866 — 1874 Bassett, Thomas M 1867 — 1896 Barnard, Orin A 1868 — 1896 Blake, Lyman R 1868 — 1883 Boris, Pierre J 1868 — 1908 Brigham. George A. D 1869 1874 — Bartlett, Augustus G 1870 1873 — Buckley, William H 1871 — 1887 Briggs, George N 1873 — 1883 Bickford, Nelson N 1873 1879 — Bemis, M. Melvin 1874 — 1891 Brown, Edward P 1875 1886 — Blunt, Harvey 1875 — 1898 Boyden, Edward C 1976 — 1906 Binkhourst. Albert C 1877 1886 — Blanchard, Calvin W 1877 1887 — Berry, William H 1881 — 1912 Buffum, Edgar. 1881 — 1914 Blanchard, Rev. Henry 1882 1882 — Blackie, John 1882 — 1907 Boyd, Thomas A 1887 — 1907 Blake, George W 1890 1908 — BiUings. Orsamus N 1894 1901 — Barney, Henry E 1895 1908 — Beauchain, John L 1897 — 1909 •Secretary of the Treasury in President McKinley's Cabinet. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 205 Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. Brand, Frederick J 1900 — 1912 Buitekan, Nathan 1900 — 1916 Briggs, Joseph E 1901 1913 — Buehler, George Van B 1901 1906 — Bergmann, Charles R 1901 — — * Bemis, Arthur W 1902 — 1905 Boyden, George E 1902 1906 — Burnham, Charles A 1903 1913 — Burnham, Horace H 1903 1906 — Bartlet, William W 1903 — 1910 Beetle, William R 1904 1908 — Blair, Thomas M 1904 — 1914 Bliss. William H 1904 1916 — Bascom, Jonathan A 1905 — 1911 Barnes, Erwin M 1906 1916 — Babson, John M 1907 — 1910 Bonney, William W 1910 — 1914 Cerke, James 1735 — — Crawford, James 1736 — — Charies, Robert 1740 — — Cade, Peter 1740 — — Cossett, Peter 1742 — — Campling, Thomas 1742 — — CahiU, Edward 1743 — — Coffin, William 1744 — — Cross, Thomas 1745 — 1807 Colson, John 1745 — — Cinnmins, Robert 1746 — Calef, Samuel 1749 — — tColvill, Rt. Hon. Alexander Lord 1750 — — Callender. Joseph 1761 — 1802 tCutler. John 1761 — 1805 Clouston, 1762 — — Carter, James 1764 — 1798 Cox, Lemuel 1768 — — Coolidge, Joseph 1780 — 1791 Cames, Thomas 1780 — — Coleman, Dudley 1791 — — Cole, Edward 1795 — — Campbell, James 1797 — 1804 Cazneau, Samuel 1800 — Coolidge, Cornelius 1800 — * Date of death unknown. Probably lost at sea, 1916. t Deputy Grand Master, 1752. t Grand Master of the M. W. Grand Lodge 1792-94. 206 PAST MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. CuUer, James 1801 — 1818 Clement, Charles 1801 — — CooUdge, Samuel F 1806 1813 — Carrera, John A 1809 1819 — Clark, John P 1809 1813 — Cotton, Charles 1813 1819 — Clark, Samuel 1817 1819 — Copeland, William M. H 1820 1829 — Conant, Thaddeus 1820 1843 — Crosby, Sumner 1824 — 1875 Child, David L 1825 — — Crosby, Alonzo 1833 1848 — Capen, Nahum 1834 1843 — Cobb, J. James 1841 1846 — Chapman, John 1843 — 1846 Crossett, Robert W 1846 1859 — Coolidge, Nathaniel 1846 — 1864 Chapman, Truman D 1847 1856 — Codman, Willard W 1852 1858 — Cowdin, John 1853 1878 — Collins, James H 1854 1871 — Chapman, Francis D 1854 1860 — Chapman, Newton W 1854 1868 — Cheney, Jonathan H 1854 1856 — Caldwell, Humphrey P 1854 — 1892 Child, George H 1854 — 1867 Chapman, Joseph 1854 — 1867 Cutter, Benjamin F., 1854 — 1900 Cook, Justin E 1855 1868 — Covington, Edwin 1856 — 1864 Clap, Samuel G 1856 1868 — Cheney, Henry W 1857 1861 — Conery, Daniel E 1857 1866 — Cram, Jerome B 1857 1880 — Chfford, Samuel W 1858 1887 — Clements, William A 1859 1860 — Cilley, Jeremiah K 1859 1878 — Coombs, Joseph M 1859 — 1870 Colby, Albert 1859 1867 — Clark, JohnE 1859 1871 — Carpenter, William H 1860 1862 — Chad, Linus M 1860 1871 — Chandler, Charles P 1860 — 1862 Cobb, Samuel D I860 1888 — Collyer, John L 1861 1873 — CampbeU, Gleason R 1861 1871 — SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 207 Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died, Cheney, Arthur 1861 1868 — Crowell, Timothy 1861 — 1908 Cleaves, Nathaniel 1863 — 1880 Cleaves, N. Porter 1863 — 1899 Crowell, Charles H 1863 1871 — Carter, Nathan P 1864 1871 — Churchill, George 1864 — 1910 Clark, Orus 1865 1878 — Carlisle, George W 1865 — 1904 Carpenter, Fisher J 1866 — 1894 Cleaves, Joshua 1867 1883 — Crispin, John G 1867 1893 — CUne, Charles W 1867 1893 — Copeland, Edward. 1867 — 1879 Caverly, Charles, Jr 1867 — 1893 Cilley, Horace L 1867 1890 — Capper, Thomas H 1868 — 1895 Coy, Samuel 1 1868 — 1906 Chflford, Samuel W., Jr 1871 — 1902 Colby, Henry C 1872 1886 — Chase, Albert W 1872 — 1891 Carroll, Robert S 1872 — 1903 Chapman, Amos 1874 — 1904 Clapp, Herbert C 1875 1880 — Crawley, George E 1875 1896 — Carrick, Henry C 1875 1884 — Critchett. Herbert L 1886 1891 — Clarke, Botsford R 1886 1903 — Crowell, Oliver F 1889 — 1890 Connery, Charles W 1890 1890 Curtis, Thomas R 1893 — 1911 *Collamore, John H 1895 — 1896 Cunningham Henry S 1898 1908 — Cheyne, Hugh, Jr 1899 1907 — Cazmay, Charles D 1901 — 1914 Curtis, Samuel P 1903 — 1911 Carleton, Guy T 1903 1914 — Carter, Russell S 1904 1910 — Qark, Byron G 1904 1911 — Coombs, Frank E 1907 1915 — Collister, WiUiam D 1908 1912 — Davis, Nicholas 1736 — 1785 Derby, Nathaniel 1737 — — Deblois, Stephen 1737 — — * Honorary only. 208 PAST MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Member- With- Name. ship drawn. Died. Delavoux, Alexander. 1739 — — Dennie, Albert 1739 — — Dillon, Peter 1739 — — Dunster, Thomas 1740 — — Durfey, Thomas 1740 — — Dyson T 1742 — — Dolobaratz, Lewis 1744 — — Day, William 1746 — 1795 Day, James 1746 — — Dwight, John 1747 — — Dalton, William 1748 — — Davis, WUIiam 1753 — 1795 Davis, Edward 1753 — 1790 Deblois, Lewis 1753 — 1802 Dean, John. 1762 — — Dumaresque, Philip 1764 — — Dennie, Thomas 1780 — 1842 ♦Dunn, Samuel 1780 — 1815 Donnison, Wilham. 1780 — 1834 Deverell, John 1780 — — Dix, William 1794 — — Downie, David 1797 — — Dench, Lawson 1800 — 1820 Dix, Joseph 1800 — — Dix, John 1803 — — Dickson, James A 1804 — 1852 fDean, R«v. Paul 1807 — 1860 JDixweU, John, M. D 1809 — 1834 Dana, Nathaniel 1811 1819 — Dana, Samuel 1819 1829 — Dickerman, William A 1823 1829 — Dutch, Alfred 1823 1833 — Durgin, Clement 1826 1828 — Dickson, Shadrach 1832 1853 — Dewar, Henry A 1837 1840 — Davis, Elijah M 1841 — 1843 Dieves, Guillaume 1845 1848 — Dean, Benjamin 1854 1856 — Dix, Joseph 1855 — 1878 Davis, John W 1855 1875 — Dix, James A 1858 — 1865 Dow, Horatio W 1858 1861 — Dudley, Thomas E 1858 1868 — * Grand Master of the M. W. Grand Lodge, 1800-1802. t Grand Master of the M. W. Grand Lodge, 1838-40. t Grand Master of the M. W. Grand Lodge, 1821-23. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 209 Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. Delano, Charles M 1859 1871 — Dykes, Alfred. 1859 — 1890 Danforth, John N 1861 1868 — Davis, Joseph. 1864 — 1908 Dean, Bradley 1865 1871 — Dix, John H 1865 1874 — Dennis, George W 1866 — 1903 Dyer, James W. P 1867 1880 — Darling, David H 1867 — 1902 Drew, John. 1868 — 1871 Dorr, George W 1868 — 1911 Davis, H. Alric 1868 — 1901 Disbrow, Robert (M. D.) 1869 — 1907 Deland, Frank E 1871 — 1878 Davis, Thomas P 1872 — 1882 Dodge. Caleb S. P 1872 — 1905 Dunbar, J. Henry 1873 1880 — Dinsmore, John H 1875 1883 — Durkee, William C 1879 1887 — Davis, Charles E 1879 — 1904 Dunham, Harrison 1883 1890 — Dunbar, Eugene F 1884 1896 — Dunham, Charles W 1887 — 1893 Devereaux, Charles B 1892 1899 — Dobson, William T 1892 — 1900 Deane, George E. C 1896 1910 — Dunbar, J. Henry, Jr 1898 — 1906 Daggett, Harry C 1899 1915 — Danielson, Gustaf 1901 — 1910 Dahl, Carl H 1903 1915 — Dow, George E 1904 — 1918 Dimcan, Alexander 1904 — 1916 Dow, Edward A 1905 1916 — Dennison, Herbert E 1906 1913 — Dudley, William H 1907 — 1913 Dickerman, George W 1910 1916 — Ellis, Edmund. 1733 — — EUery, William 1748 — — Epps, William 1749 — — Ewing, John 1751 — 1788 •Eaton, Rev. Asa 1800 — 1858 Eaton. James B 1805 — — Everett. David 1809 — — * Rector of Christ Church, Boston. 1805-1829. Deputy Grand Master, 1820. 210 PAST MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. Edwards, Charles 1809 1813 — English, William 1811 1819 — Earl, Hezeldah. 1815 1820 — Eveleth, Samuel 1817 — 1854 Eveleth, Joseph. 1817 — 1856 Eliot, Ephraim L 1821 1840 — Eldridge, Gideon 1825 1837 — Eldredge, Edward. 1832 1843 — Ely, Alfred B 1847 — 1872 Edlefson, John H 1850 — 1862 Earle, Ethan 1850 1867 — Emey, Henry 1861 1871 — Everett, George 1861 — 1881 Emery, Stephen L 1863 — 1899 Eaton, Louis F 1900 1915 — Emery, Horace S 1865 1877 — Eastman, George S 1866 1880 — Eaton, Rufus 1868 — 1890 Eiswald, George H 1901 1902 — Eldredge, Nehemiah D 1906 — 1908 Ebnendorf, Myron J 1907 — 1912 EngdoU, Joseph T 1908 1916 — •Forbes, James 1735 — 1769 Farrell, John 1737 — — Ferritor, Nicholas 1748 — — Fenton, Robert 1762 — 1797 Fleet, Thomas 1750 — 1758 Flagg, James 1762 — 1773 Fabre, Peter 1780 — — Farrington, Thomas 1783 — 1807 Flumin, John 1783 — — Fobes, Thomas 1795 — — Farley, Ebenezer 1800 Fitch, Jeremiah 1804 Faucon, Nicholas 1805 Fitch, Amos ...1807 French, Ephraim 1810 Fogg, Jeremiah P ...1814 French, Marshall 1816 Felch, Rev. Cheever 1817 — — French, Moses 1819 1826 — Fuller, Seth. 1819 — 1847 Farrar, Simon 1823 — — Foster, James 1825 1840 — * Deputy Grand Master, 1756. — 1826 — 1849 I 1817 1826 1819 — 1819 SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 211 Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. Flint, John, M. D 1834 — 1875 Fuller, Lorin L 1854 1858 — French, Benjamin 1855 1856 — Fox, Charles J 1857 — 1898 *Fox, James A 1858 — 1900 Frost, EbenH 1859 — 1866 French, George W 1863 1890 — Floyd, David 1864 1871 — Fuller, George W 1865 1871 — Puller, Charles 1865 1878 — Felch, George M 1865 — 1899 Fox, Charles A 1865 — 1913 Francis, Andrew H 1867 — 1871 Felton, Alexander C 1867 1871 — Felton, Benjamin R 1868 1871 — Fowler, James A 1869 — 1875 Fisk, George R 1874 1879 — Fairbanks, J. Adams 1874 1880 — Fullerton, George A 1873 1904 — Fenno, Kimball J 1882 — 1904 Freeman, Elbridge C 1900 — 1906 Fraser, John 1900 1916 — Fearing, Arthur D 1901 1915 — Folsom, Paul F 1903 1913 — Ford, Wiffiam C 1905 — 1914 Keldhouse, Herbert 1906 1911 — Plett, WiUiam .J 1906 1915 — Gordon, James 1733 — 1770 Gordon, John. 1733 — — Gordon, William 1733 — — Grice, William 1734 — — Gardiner, Robert 1734 — 1782 fGruchy, Thomas J 1742 — — Glover, Robert 1744 — — Gridley, Richard. 1745 — — JGridley, Jeremiah. 1748 — 1767 Gardner, Robert 1749 — — * Mayor of Cambridge, Mass., 1881-1884. t Visitors to Christ Church are impressed with a tablet on the wall under the balcony which reads: "In the memory of Thomas James Gruchy, junior warden of this Church, a merchant adventurer from New Jersey, who in parlous times as captain of the privateer Queen of Hungary took from a French ship in the year 1746 the four figures of cherubim holy now in front of the organ. " t Grand Master of the M. W. Grand Lodge, 1755-67. 212 PAST MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. Gooking, Daniel 1750 — — Gardner, Joseph. 1753 — 1788 Gooch, William 1768 — — Gridley, Samuel 1780 — 1800 Gibson, Thomas 1797 — — Gurley, John W 1800 — 1808 Gardner, Joseph 1804 — — Gibbon, James W 1805 — — Goodwin, Simeon S 1805 — — Gamer, Abner 1806 — — Goldsburg, Samuel, Jr 1809 1819 — Gregg, Samuel 1810 — 1855 Greenough, William 1810 — — Gilliam, Henry 1813 — — Greenlaw, James 1814 1819 — Gibbs, Alexander H 1815 1818 — Gale, William 1818 1822 — Gibson, John G 1821 1824 — Gori, Ferdinando 1844 1849 — Gove, Rodney 1845 1849 — Gardner. Francis 1847 — 1881 Guild, Albert 1848 1869 — Gage, Christopher C 1854 1861 — Gore, Horace H 1854 — 1857 Gay, Eben F 1854 1856 — Gookin, Abijah B 1854 1878 — Greer, John 1854 1880 — Guild, Curtis 1854 — 1911 Graves, Wilham E 1855 1857 — Gardner, John T 1855 1867 — Goss, George 1859 1868 — ♦Goodrich, Francis C 1859 — 186S Gore, Theodore A 1859 — 1876 Gove, J. Sumner 1860 — 1901 Gilbert, Alanson A. C 1863 — 1892 Gill, Henry F 1863 1883 — Gay, Charles H 1864 1871 — Gates, Milton N 1864 — 190S Getchell, William H 1866 — 1910 Gardner, Charles F 1867 1870 — Gilbert, John C 1867 1874 — Garland, James W 1867 — 1892 Gardner, J. Warren 1869 — 1882 Gregory, Daniel 1871 1898 — Gilbert, EUery T 1872 1885 — * Killed at the Battle of Gettysburg. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 213 Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. Gleason, Haskell W 1872 — 1911 Going, George 1873 1898 — Gallison, Henry H 1874 1891 — Greenleaf, John F 1880 1889 — Gray, Thomas J 1882 1890 — Gladwin, Russell 1 1896 1916 — Goodwin William N 1897 1916 — Guilford, William R 1898 — 1904 Grigor, Harry E 1900 — 1910 Graves, Erwin R 1901 1911 — Gillespie, Walter H 1906 — 1908 Gray, Ehnir C 1906 1915 — Hope, Henry 1733 — — Hamilton, Frederick 1733 — 1769 Halliburton, Andrew 1733 — — Hall, Peter 1733 — — Hallowell, Benjamin 1734 — 1773 Hutchinson, John 1736 — 1799 Hugget, John 1736 — — Hooper, DanieL 1741 — — Hammond, Peter. 1746 — — Huston, John. 1749 — — Hallowell, Benjamin, Jr 1750 — — Harvey, William. 1750 — — Hallowell, Briggs 1752 — — Hatch, Estes 1753 — — Hewes, Shubael 1764 — — Honohona, Thomas 1766 — — Hickling, William. 1766 — — Hitch, John. 1767 — — Hutchins, Matthew 1770 — — Hunt, Samuel W 1790 — — Hayt, Lewis 1791 — 1810 Homer, James L 1794 — 1798 Hayt, Ehia 1794 — — Healey, William. 1800 — — Hammatt, John B 1800 — 1864 Hale, EUphalet 1801 1810 — •Haskell, Rev. Samuel 1801 — — Haws, Phineas 1804 — — Harris, John 1805 — 1826 Hunt, Lewis 1807 — — Henderson, Andrew 1808 — — Hamilton, William 1809 — — Hatch, Benjamin 1810 — — * Rector of Christ Church, Boston, 1801-1804. 214 PAST MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. Hatch, OUver 1813 — 1829 Hagerman, John. 1814 — — Hewes, William G 1814 — — Hatchman, John 1814 — 1825 Hanunond, Edward 1814 1819 -^ Huntington, Benjamin 1815 1824 — Hobbs, Prentiss 1819 — 1858 Hudson, Benjamin 1822 1828 — Hews, John. 1824 — 1870 Harris, EUjah D 1825 — — HiUiard, William, Jr 1826 1843 — Hastings, Joseph S 1833 — — Harwood, Daniel, M. D 1834 — 1881 HaskeU, NoahD 1835 1843 — Hamilton, Rev. Luther 1837 1847 — Hoyt, Aaron B 1838 1843 — Higgins, Peter 1842 1872 — Henshaw, Charles C 1843 — 1867 Hewes, VirgUH 1845 1856 — Hockey, Joseph 1846 1851 — HaU, JohnK 1846 1878 — Hudson, Samuel A 1847 1852 — Holman, Oilman C 1847 1852 — Herbon, Michael L 1849 1855 — Hough, William E 1853 — 1891 Harwood, Irving I 1854 — 1887 Holman, Ralph W. 1854 — 1871 Howes. Banrillai 1854 1868 — Hill, Charles E 1855 1858 — House, Thomas F 1855 1861 — Hutchins, Isaac B 1857 1861 — Haynes, Henry W 1857 1865 — Hopkins, Alexander 1858 — 1872 Hall, Francis A 1859 — 1885 Harris, Robert L 1859 1861 — Hepworth, Rev. George H 1859 1871 — Healey, James 1 1860 1871 — Hall, Frank A 1860 1872 — HilUard, William 1860 — 1869 Hammond, John 1860 — 1900 Hine, EHjah B 1860 — 1907 Hardy, Ambrose 1861 — 1876 Harlow, Jainis 1861 — 1893 Hatch, Henry 1862 1869 — HickicJohn 1862 — 1875 Hall, Adino B., M. D 1864 — 1880 SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 215 Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. Huntington, George L 1864 — 1902 Hamilton, Alonzo A 1865 — 188S Hartman, Louis F 1865 — 1903 Halloway, William H 1866 — 1905 Hall, Horatio G 1865 — 1912 *Hart, Thomas N 1866 1878 — Harvey, George D 1866 — 1909 Howe, Buckley H 1867 — 1895 Hart, Joseph 1869 1884 — Hyson, Cornelius 1870 1888 — Holt, Albert N ' 1871 1893 — Horton, Charles H., Jr 1871 — 1904 Hollander, Meyer 1871 — 1912 Hand, Oscar F 1872 — 1915 Hale, Albert M 1872 — 1882 Hyde, John W 1874 — 1877 Higgins, Alfred 1874 — 1907 Hicks, Joseph '. 1875 1878 — Hatch, Henry 1882 1894 — Hersey, Ira G 1885 1900 — Holt, Samuel L 1890 — 1905 Howe, George E 1892 1914 — Hicks, Joseph 1892 — 1911 Hazeltine, William 1894 — 1912 Homer, Frank V 1900 1914 — Hayes, Alfred S 1901 — 1912 Holliday, Guy C 1901 1913 — Hagar, John D 1903 1915 — Hendricks, Walter L 1903 1913 — Ham, Joseph H 1906 1912 — Hague, Charles G 1907 1916 — Hasselbach, Robert A 1908 — 1914 Hinson, J. Miller, Jr .^ 1909 — 1910 Hanchett, William F 1911 1912 — Indigot, John ._ 1749 — — Ingalls, William T. 1805 1843 — IngersoU, Charles M 1815 1819 — Ingraham, Joseph W 1825 — 1848 Ingols, James P 1862 — 1890 Ingalls, William 1865 — 1903 fJenkins, Robert 1739 — 1773 Johonnot, Francis, 1742 — 1777 * Mayor of Boston, Mass., 1889-90. t Deputy Grand Master, 1757-63 216 PAST MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. Joy, William 1742 — — Johnson, Henry 1743 — — Jones, John 1745 — 1776 Jenkins, John 1753 — 1803 Joy. John 1762 — 1798 Jackson, James 1762 — 1807 Jackson, Benjamin 1767 — 1779 James, Samuel G 1767 — — Jones, William 1768 — 1804 Jollay, William 1780 — — Johounot, Gabriel 1780 — 1820 Jones, John 1791 — 1805 Jarvis, William 1795 — — Johnson, Nathaniel 1797 — — Judldns, Moses S 1804 — — Jones, P. A. J. P 1817 — — Jeffries, Ebenezer 1823 — — Junge, Charles F. W 1850 1853 — Johnson, John C 1850 — 1895 Jackson, Gustavns 1855 1857 — Jackman, Charles G _ _ 1859 1883 — Jarvis. John F., M. D _ _...1861 — 1893 Jacobs, Thomas R _.._ _ 1862 — 1876 Jacobs. David H „ _ 1862 — 1888 Jones, Henry S 1864 1871 — Jordan, Augustus C _ „ 1864 1867 — Jenkins, Loyal L 1864 — 1909 Jacobs, George W 1865 — 1896 Johnson, Samuel M 1866 1878 — JeUison, Francis A 1877 1886 — Jarvis, William F., M. D 1881 1885 — Jones, Ira B 1909 1916 — Kennelly, Thomas 1733 — — Keller, Edward 1739 — — Kilby, Thomas 1741 — 1746 Kind, Thomas 1743 — — KeUer, Abraham 1743 — — Kennaway, Thomas 1752 — — Knight, Thomas 1763 — — Kennedy, John 1803 1837 — Kneeland, Samuel 1818 1849 — Keating, Theodore 1828 — 1830 Keating, Matthew M 1829 1840 — Kimball, Moses 1848 1854 — Kreisler, Edward. 1859 1861 — SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 217 Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. Knox, Charles H 1859 — 1891 *Kent, William H 1860 — 1889 Krogman, Samuel B 1860 1877 — King, George M 1860 — 1898 Kennedy, Edward T 1865 1878 — Kelley, Edward A 1868 1871 — Kimball, Benjamin F 1871 1874 — Kapusy, Louis F 1872 — 1884 Kuowlton, Asa S 1879 — 1889 King, George A 1882 — 1901 Karcher, Jacob, Jr 1894 1913 — Kammerlee, Gustavus 1896 — 1915 Kemp, William H., Jr 1901 — 1902 Lyle, John 1734 — — Lockman, Leonard 1738 — — Lamport, John 1739 — — Leddain, George 1740 — — Lee, John 1742 — 1761 Lewis, Edmund 1743 — — Littlejohn, David 1748 — — Leddel, Henry 1749 — — Leverett, John 1749 — — Logan, Walter 1750 — — Logie, Charles 1763 — — Loring, Benjamin 1766 — 1798 Laughton, Joseph 1782 — 1808 Larkin, Samuel 1801 — — Loring, William 1803 1813 — Lord, Jabez 1803 — — Lathrop, Samuel C 1805 — — Lee, Eben 1805 — — Lathrop, John, Jr 1811 1819 — Leverett, Wilham A 1813 — 1820 Lord, Joseph H 1817 1826 — Lauriat, Louis A 1819 — — Lord, Thomas 1823 1835 — Ladd, Frederick P 1824 — — Leverett, Frederick P 1826 — 1836 Lang, William, Jr 1826 1837 — tLewis, Winslow, M. D 1834 — 1875 Lord, John H 1843 1846 — Lamb, Edward, 1846 — 1853 Lawrence, Richard C 1849 1855 — • Mayor Charlestown, Mass.. 1870-1872. t Grand Master of the M. W. Grand Lodge, 1855, 1856, 1860. 218 PAST MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died Lincoln, Luke P 1851 1855 — Lyford, Thomas 1854 — 1865 Loring, Harrison 1854 1888 — Lothrop, Joshua R 1855 1856 — Lyford, Henry A 1856 — 1875 Low, Joseph K 1857 — 1904 Lovett, Abiel A 1858 1859 — Lynde, James 1858 1871 — Leach, William H 1859 — 1872 Lee, J. Howard 1863 — 1908 Leavitt, Abraham M 1864 — 1898 Long, Edward J 1866 — 1875 Lyon, George 1868 1891 — Lyman, Charles F 1871 — 1880 LongteUow, John B. H 1874 1878 — Leach, Charles H 1889 — 1892 Lincohi, William H 1889 1912 — Ludy, Peter D 1900 1910 — Livesey, WilUam P 1902 — 1914 Le Bonte, George N 1903 1909 — Lachmund, Ralph H 1909 1911 — Lewis, William B 1912 — 1913 Moloney, Thomas 1733 — — McLean, Robert 1733 — — McNeal, John 1733 — 1753 *McDaniel, Hugh 1734 — 1770 Moffat, Thomas 1735 — 1748 Maxwell, John 1737 — — Monk, James 1739 — — Morris, William 1739 — — Montier, James 1739 — — Marlow, Benjamin 1741 — — Martin, William 1746 — 1815 McKenzie, Andrew 1747 — — Malcolm, Rev. Alexander 1748 — — McKay, Hugh 1749 — — Murray, William 1753 — — McNeill, Archibald 1756 — 1809 Mann, Joseph 1761 — — Mawdlesly, John 1765 — — Marston, Benjamin 1768 — — McDaniel, Jacob 1768 — — Mackay, Mungo 1780 — 1811 * Captain of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, 1750. Deputy Grand Master, 1737, 1743, 1750. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 219 Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. Morrell, William 1800 — 1827 Mackay, John 1800 — 1816 May, John, Jr 1801 — 1823 Miller, Samuel 1802 — 1828 Mudge, Samuel 1802 — — MaUet, Francis 1802 1819 — McGibbon, James 1810 — — Mayo. Seth 1811 1813 — Myers, Samuel 1812 — — Morgan, Lyttleton T 1813 — 1829 Miller, Brig.-Gen. James 1814 — 1851 Moore, Robert 1814 — — Morgan, James 1815 — — Morrill, James, Jr 1816 — — Millet, Abraham, Jr 1821 — — Muzzy, Benjamin 1821 1830 — Mills, James K 1823 1833 — Mace, Abraham C 1842 — 1871 Martin, WUUam C 1851 — 1863 Munroe, Abel B 1851 — 1876 Marsh, George 1853 — 1867 Marshall, Wyzeman 1853 — 1896 Mendum, WilUs B 1854 — 1899 Marsh, Harrison 1855 — 1884 Morrill, Asa 1855 — 1870 McCartney, WiUiam H 1857 1874 — Merrill, Albert J 1858 — 1888 Macomber, John F 1858 — 1898 Meston, Lyman B 1858 — 1877 Moore, Edward P 1858 1871 — McNevins, WiUiam 1858 1861 — Mann, Eben 1859 — 1881 Maine, WiUiam H 1859 — 1879 Mozart, Frederick W 1859 — 1896 Mudge, Lemuel D 1859 — 1862 Morse, Charles A 1859 1869 — MerriU, Ezekiel 1859 — 1873 Morse, John C 1859 — 1901 Moore, Alexander 1859 — 1912 Merritt, Ira A 1860 1868 — Morris, Charles I860 — 1867 Moulton, WiUiam U I860 — 1898 Mills, James 1861 — 1893 •Mack, John 1861 — 1899 Martin, William D 1862 — 1891 * Captain of the Ancient and Honorable ArtiUery Company, 1882. 220 PAST MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. Merrill, Amos B 1863 — 1872 Marsh, George M 1864 — 1865 Moulton, Charles H 1864 — 1867 McDaniel, John W 1865 1871 — Morse, Henry G 1865 — 1879 May, Henry A 1865 — 1911 Merrill, Charles A 1866 — 1895 Morton, Charles H 1869 1889 — Mmiroe, Martin A 1869 — 1913 May, Bemhard 1871 — 1875 Mace, Edwin C 1872 — 1875 Maddock, George H 1872 1890 — Merrill, Thomas T 1872 1886 — Maddock, Thomas 1876 1879 — Morse, Godfrey 1876 — 1911 Marden, Edward E 1884 1889 — Mains, Sumner F 1885 1899 — Myers, Solomon 1886 1904 — McKenzie, James F 1887 1913 — Marchant, Herbert F 1888 — 1891 •Mmiroe, Rev. WiUiam H 1889 — 1892 Maxwell, Benjamin V. A 1890 1895 — Maxwell. Benjamin V 1890 — 1915 Mason, Waldo H 1892 1913 — McGonagle, Arthur 1892 1913 — McMeekin, Robert J 1895 1908 — Moulton, Stephen J 1896 — 1909 Morrison, Charles B 1901 — 1909 Merrill, WiUiam C. (Rev.) 1901 1905 — Miller, RusseU B 1901 — 1918 Mack, John 1902 1913 — Mack, John 1902 1908 — Morrill, WiUiam D 1902 1912 — Moore, James W 1903 — 1906 Moffatt, Isaac 1903 — 1908 Maxwell, Fred 1 1904 — 1912 Marsh, George 1903 1906 — Marsh, Charles S 1904 1906 — McLeUan, Hugh D 1904 — 1912 Moxon, Raymond L 1906 1913 — Mantor, Frank H 1906 — 1909 MaxweU, Thomas H 1906 — 1910 Merritt, James A 1906 — 1915 MUler, Henry J 1907 1911 — • Rector of Christ Church. 1881-1892. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 221 Member- With- Namb ship, drawn Died MulhoUand, Joseph 1908 1916 — MacLaughlin, Charles D 1907 1916 — Mills, Harry L 1910 1913 — Nappier, John 1739 — — *Newman, Robert 1783 — 1804 Niles, Ebenezer. 1795 — — Nye, Joseph 1797 — 1816 Nye, Samuel 1803 — — Newell, Joseph 1809 — 1818 Nichols, Charles C 1811 — 1844 Nye, Seth W 1811 — — Nelson, Henry W 1839 — 1899 Newton, Charles L 1845 — 1900 Newcomb, John J 1846 1854 — Nicholson, Wilham C 1854 — 1897 Newcomb, Solomon 1856 — 1871 Neal, John B 1859 1861 — Nash, Wilham W 1859 — 1868 Newcomb, James W 1860 — 1865 Noyes, John V 1860 1868 — Nute, Charles H 1860 1885 — Norris, Rufus G 1865 — 1887 Norris, Edward L 1865 1880 — Newell, Walter H 1867 — 1882 North, Charles H 1867 — 1901 North, John H 1871 — 1908 North, Frank A 1898 1908 — Norton, Andrew 1902 — 1913 Noble, Delmore P 1902 1915 — Naylor, Percy E 1904 — 1909 Nicholson, Joseph F 1905 1913 — Neal, Frederic C 1908 1915 — tOxnard, Thomas 1734 — 1754 jOUver, Andrew 1740 — 1774 Ohver, Peter. 1749 — 1792 Odin, John 1750 — — Otis, James 1752 — 1783 SOhver, Francis J 1800 — 1858 Osgood, Isaac P 1826 — — Oakes, George L 1839 — 1851 * Sexton of Christ Chmt:h, and hung the Signal Lanterns in the Steeple, April 18, 1775. t Grand Master of the M. W. Grand Lodge, 1744-54. t Lieutenant-Governor, Massachusetts, 1771. § Grand Master of the M. W. Grand Lodge, 1817-19. 222 PAST MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. Odiome, Henry B 1841 1843 — Ober, E. Gardner 1851 1854 — O'Brien, William 1853 1860 — Oliver, George W 1854 — 1884 Oliver, Andrew J 1859 — 1906 Oliver, John, Jr ^ 1874 1878 — Otis, Samuel A 1874 — 1894 Oakes, Frank L 1910 — 1912 *Price, Heniy 1733 — 1780 Phillips, Thomas 1733 — — Peaslee, Robert 1733 — — Pemberton, Samuel 1733 — — Pemberton, Benjamin 1734 — — Pearson, Thomas 1738 — — Pelham, Peter , 1738 — 1751 Pringle, John 1739 — — Phillips, Caleb 1739 — — Prescott, Peter 1739 — — Pue, Jonathan , 1743 — — Phillips, Erasmus J 1743 — — Pelham, Charles 1744 — 1809 Phillips, John 1745 — 1787 Potter, Simeon 1746 — — Purdie, Hugh 1749 — — Price, Ezekiel 1753 — — Paddock, Adino 1761 — — Perkins, William 1763 — — Prince, Job 1768 — 1790 Patten, Nathaniel 1768 — — Prince, Job, Jr 1780 — 1798 Parkman, EUas 1780 — — Peirce, Nathaniel 1780 — — Parkman, Samuel 1780 — — Proctor, John 1801 — — Phillips, Patrick 1801 — — Parkman, John A 1802 — 1812 Payson, John P 1802 — — Powell, Joseph 1805 — — Parker, John 1805 — — Paine, Charles 1807 — — Parsons, Samuel 1810 — 1821 Penniman, John R 1810 1821 — Patten, Jotham S 1812 1819 — Priest, Worham 1817 1821 — Plympton, Alexander 1817 — — * Grand Master of the M. W. Grand Lodge, 1733-37, 1754. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 223 Member- With- Namk ship, drawn. Died Pickman, C. Gayton 1819 — 1860 Payson, Thomas 1819 — 1844 Priest, Joel 1821 1843 — Peirce, Rev. Warren 1821 1826 — Phelps, Abel 1825 — 1848 Philpot, William 1828 — — Pritchard, John H 1843 1844 — Parker, William 1843 1846 — Putnam, Ansel W 1844 1848 — Peirce, Jonathan 1846 — 1867 Poore, Ben. Perley 1847 1854 — Parrott, George B 1849 1852 — Philbrick, John L 1851 I860 — Pearce, WilUam 1852 — 1867 Phelps, Jacob C 1852 1856 — Pinkerton, Thomas H 1853 1863 — Pierce, John 1854 — 1883 Phillips, Norton W 1855 1871 — Patch, Sidney 1855 — 1868 Plimpton, Edson E 1857 — 1875 Plimpton, Fredericks 1858 1879 — Pennell, David S 1858 — 1861 Prichard, William H 1858 — 1869 Pickett, George B 1858 1878 — Powers, Charles E 1859 1868 — Pycott, William S 1859 — 1891 Preston, Samuel 1859 — 1880 Prescott, William S 1859 — 1891 Pennock, Nathaniel A 1860 — 1864 Pickett, James B 1860 — 1874 Porter, Alfred H 1860 — 1886 Potter, Zebedee D 1861 — 1872 Paige, Charles E 1861 1868 — Prouty, Dwight 1862 1871 — Paige, E. Austin 1863 1876 — Pastrouich, Nicholas A 1863 — 1898 Patten, I. Bartlett 1864 — 1906 •Peirce, Joseph N., Jr 1865 — 1875 Pierce, Andrew J 1865 — 1876 Preston, George 1865 1880 — Peirce, William F 1865 — 1901 Perkins, James D 1866 — 1911 Pratt, Daniel 1866 — 1902 Perkins, WiUiam 1867 1895 — Pelton, Florentine W 1867 — 1885 * Senior Warden when deceased. 224 PAST MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. Peabody, WilUam B. 1868 — 1894 Page, James H 1868 — 1903 Parker, Thomas L 1869 — 1887 Patch, Hamilton R 1869 — 1903 Paige, Enoch 1869 — 1904 Park, William G. H 1871 — 1901 Pillsbury, E. Liston, M. D 1872 — 1880 Provan, Robert 1873 — 1907 Prescott, Charles W 1874 1883 — Park, Francis E 1874 — 1904 Papanti, Lorenzo F 1880 — 1905 Pocock, Alfred A 1882 — 1909 Pettit, Emerson B 1888 — 1891 Pace, Edwin E 1891 1915 — Partridge, Lasell E 1896 1906 — Phillips, Lewis L 1900 — 1916 Porter, William K., Jr 1901 — 1905 Parker, Edwin L 1902 1906 — Perkins, Morrill L 1903 — 1916 Phinney, George A. (Rev.) 1905 — 1911 Phelps, George H 1912 1916 — Quane, John 1733 — ■ — Quincy, Edmund 1749 — — Quiney, Edmund, Jr 1759 — 1782 *Quincy, Josiah 1795 — 1864 Quincy, William H 1893 — 1902 tRowe, John 1740 — 1787 Rickman, John 1740 — — Rand, Robert 1740 — — Ruggles, George 1741 — — Rhodes, Samuel 1741 — — Ramsey, Andiew 1743 — — Rush, John 1746 — — Russell, Jeremiah 1761 — — Russell, Joseph 1762 — 1795 Roberts, Peter 1768 — 1775 Reed, Sampson 1781 — — Reed, William 1800 — — Russell, John 1800 — — * In Congress, 1808-13. Mayor of Boston, Mass., 1823-28. President of Harvard College, 1829-45. t Grand Master of the M. W. Grand Lodge, 1768-87. In Massachusetts Legislature, 1784, and through his efiEorts the historical Codfish was hung in the Representatives' Chamber that year. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 225 Member- With- Name ship. dravvTi. Died. Revere, Joseph W 1803 — — Rogers, Samuel, Jr 1804 — — *Russell, Benjamin 1811 — — Rogers, David 1814 — — Richardson, James B 1816 — — Roberts, Augustus W 1824 — — ■[■Raymond, Edward A 1838 1841 — Roy, Pierre M. T 1842 1843 — Ryan, James 1842 — 1848 Raymond, Freeman C 1848 — 1879 Robbins, Charles 1844 1856 — Rice, Lewis 1844 — 1877 Robinson, George W 1845 1848 — Renton, Peter 1845 1854 — Raymond, Joseph P 1847 1854 — Riley, Hugh 1847 — 1864 Reed, James M 1853 — 1891 Rice, Charles B 1854 — 1888 Ring, Gardner T 1856 1858 — Robinson, Charles E 1858 1878 — Rice, WiUiam 1859 1878 — Ramsay, George L 1859 1868 — Rice, James 1861 — 1870 Ropes, George 1861 1878 — Rice, L. Frederick 1861 — 1909 Riley, Frederic 1864 — 1914 Robinson, John T 1863 1871 — Riley, James M 1864 1878 — Rich, Matthias 1864 — 1914 Rice, Henry B 1866 — 1903 Romney, Charles W 1867 — 1903 Riley, James M 1886 1899 — Rose, Horace C 1865 — 1873 Royce, Martin L 1867 1876 — Ricker, Moses 1869 1876 — Rice, George P 1872 1901 — Rich, Abraham 1872 — 1902 Roath, Charles J 1873 1888 — Rich, John 1873 1879 — RUey, Alberta 1876 — 1901 Reed. Charles H 1877 — 1882 Rawson, Elbridge M 1880 — 1916 Ricker, James A 1881 — 1912 Rawson, Willard A 1889 — 1893 Richardson, Arthur 1 1894 1909 — * Grand Master, 1814-16. f Grand Master, 1849-51. 226 PAST MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. RoskeU, George L 1901 — 1912 Rawson, Charles T 1901 — 1907 Ramsdell, James W 1901 1916 — Richmond, Israel T 1902 1913 — Rudesill, James C. V 1903 1910 — Roimdy, William A , 1904 — 1913 RusseU, George E. P 1904 — 1915 Rogers, Wilham W 1905 1914 — Rogers, Granville P 1905 1915 — Reid, Isby W 1913 1914 — Scott, Andrew 1734 — — Scott, Hugh 1734 — — Saint, John 1737 — — Sherrif, J 1737 — — Swan, Ebenezer 1738 — — Surrey, Hugh 1739 — — Smitti, Thomas 1739 — 1795 Smithson, Henry 1741 — — Spencer, Archibald 1743 — — Starkey, William 1744 — — Stansbury, Benjamin.. 1746 — — Salmon, John 1747 — 1754 Swan, Thomas 1750 — — Swift, Samuel 1751 — — Scott, Joseph 1753 — 1771 Stowe, Wilham 1753 — — Savage, Abraham 1757 — — Salter, Richard .' 1761 — 1803 Spooner, George 1768 — 1826 Sellon Samuel 1780 — 1799 Shaw, William 1781 — — Smith, Seth 1797 — — Swift, Asa 1797 — — Shaw, Robert G 1800 — 1853 Sawyer, David 1802 — — Stackpole, William, Jr 1803 — — Skillings, Nehemiah W. 1806 — — Sorsea, Antonio M. 1810 — — Sanborn, Simon 1810 — — Simmons, David A 1810 — — Swift, Foster 1811 1819 — Simonds, Joshua 1814 — 1825 Stockwell, Samuel 1815 — — Sweetser, Charles B 1816 — — Story, Horace C 1816 — 1823 Sweeney, Hugh C 1817 — — SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 227 Member- With- ^•^^"^ ship, drawn. Died. Searle, Rev. Addison 1819 — 1850 Sanger, Calvin P 1826 1827 — Smith, Alanson 1826 1829 — Spring, Charles A 1826 1837 — Staples, John 1826 1852 — Shattuck, Lemuel 1835 1843 — Stm'gis, Josiah 1839 1846 — Stackhouse, Isaac N 1843 1845 — Savory, Thomas C 1845 — 1896 Stacy, WiUiam R 1849 1871 — Swett, Hubbard W 1849 1856 — Stafford, George L 1850 — 1899 Seavey, Isaac P 1850 1851 — Sinclair, Thomas 1851 — 1854 Savage, Edward H 1853 — 1893 Stevens, Charles T 1854 — 1887 Sheppard, John H 1854 — 1873 Stodder, John W. T 1854 — 1903 Schroeder, A. F. C 1855 — 1868 Shepard, Isaac F 1856 1874 — Sawyer, Stephen L 1857 — 1862 Sawyer, Edwin R 1858 — 1870 Scudder, Marshall S 1858 1871 — Stebbins, Lewis 1858 1861 — Samson, Ichabod 1859 1868 — Stetson, Sidney A 1859 1880 — Studley, Ezekiel B I860 — 1891 Smith, Horatio 1860 — 1894 Steams, Charles H 1860 — 1890 Senter, Charles W. C 1860 — 1870 Sturgis, Harry H 1861 1866 — Spaulding, George F 1862 — 1900 Stevenson, William W 1864 1878 — Suck, George F 1864 — 1897 Smith, Gustavus A 1865 1879 — Silloway, Joseph E 1865 — 1902 Sherburne, John S 1865 — 1914 Steere, EUery T 1867 1889 — Smith, Francis M 1867 — 1887 Smith, Theophilus 1868 1878 — Swadkins, Thomas 1869 — 1888 Sleeper, Charles F 1869 1906 — Simonds, George H 1869 — 1889 Skilton, Nathan B 1873 — 1880 Stowell, Eugene A 1873 1880 — Souther, George 1873 1883 — ^28 PAST MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. Sargent, Horace M 1874 1883 — Savage, Rev. Minot J 1875 1877 — Smith, Thomas J. M 1875 1891 — Sharman, Charles 1876 1881 — ShurtlefiF, Benjamin 1876 — 1906 Southwick, Frank T 1885 1889 — Spitz, Theodore P 1888 — 1899 Southward, John P 1894 1903 — Stilwell, George M 1894 1904 — Smith, Walter H 1902 — 1908 Spafford, Isaac B 1902 — 1911 Swett, George L 1903 1915 — Sleeper, William E 1905 — 1908 Stomm, Howard E 1906 1915 — Smith, Mark OUver 1907 — 1909 Shackley, Frederic 1907 1916 — Souther, Richmond P 1908 — 1911 Shedd, Frank E 1909 — 1916 Tyler, Noe 1734 — — ►Tomhuson, Robert.. 1735 — 1740 Tabbs, James C 1737 — — Tracey, Patrick.. 1740 — — Tothill, Edward 1740 — 1772 Turner, Lewis 1743 — 1772 Tyler, Daniel N 1750 — — Tucker, Samuel 1779 — 1833 Thomas, Joshua 1793 — — Townsend, Alexander 1805 1820 — Tucker, Benjamin 1805 — 1809 Thorp, Thomas 1810 — — Tappan, Lewis 1812 — — Tyler, John 1812 1833 — Tellorgan, Littleton 1813 — . — Trevett, Samuel R 1816 — — Taylor, Samuel P 1820 1829 — Tyler, John S 1820 — — Thwing, Supply C ' 1821 Trefethen, Thomas J 1834 Thompson, William 1833 Tucker, Joshua 1835 Tillinghast, Nicholas 1838 Tucker, EUsha G 1844 Tyler, John 1845 Tucker, Lyman, Jr 1846 * Grand Master of the M. W. Grand Lodge, 1738-40. 1838 — 1837 — — 1881 1843 — 1878 — — 1881 1856 — SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 229 Member- With- ^***B ship, drawn Died. Tyler, George E 1846 — Thompson, Benjamin F 1846 1849 — Toombs, Edward H 1847 1856 — Thornton, Solon 1851 1874 — Tarlton, William B 1852 — 1897 Thacher, William S 1853 1856 — Thaxter, Duncan McB 1853 1856 — Turner, T. Larkin 1853 — 1897 Taylor, Nelcour D. V 1854 — 1865 Taft, Joseph G 1855 1872 — Tarbell, Luther L 1855 — 1896 Tremere, Benjamin B , 1855 — 1890 Tolman, Lucius A 1856 — 1871 Thacher, Thomas, Jr 1858 — 1870 Talbot, Samuel, Jr 1858 1876 — Turner, Job A 1858 — 1886 Thomes, William H 1858 — 1895 Torrey, Charles 1858 — 1905 Thayer, Edward P 1859 — 1902 Thayer, Samuel G 1860 1867 — Thatcher, Fra nklin N '. 1863 — 1916 Troup, George H 1864 — 1876 Taylor, William E 1865 1873 — Tyler, WiUiam F 1865 — 1888 Taylor, W. Cranston 1865 — 1901 Taylor, Kenson E 1870 — 1910 Towne, Trueman B 1872 1878 — Taft, William F 1873 1888 — Thomes, William A 1874 — 1885 Temple, Charles A 1874 — 1886 Tenney, John S 1875 — 1911 TheaU, Charles G 1882 — 1914 Tower, Benjamin L. M 1885 — 1909 Twiss, Frederick S 1910 1915 — Underwood, James 1739 — — Urin, T 1764 — — Upton, Sylvester J 1864 1871 — Vardy, Luke 1734 — — Vaughan, Narias 1739 — — Vavosour, Thomas 1748 — — Van Exter, Joachim 1792 — — Vance, William 1805 — — Vincent, William E 1816 — 1858 Vose, Edward A 1850 — 1873 230 PAST MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Name. Vinal. Paul J Vinal, Harrison B. Member- With- ship. drawn. Died. 1859 — 1893 1879 — 1915 1733 Waddel, John Wolfe, Richard 1737 — — Waghorn,John 1737 — — Woodrop, Alexander , 1738 — — Walker, Thomas 1738 — — Wallis, Lincy 1739 — — Withered, Henry , 1740 — — Waterhouse, Samuel , 1745 — — Williams, Robert , 1746 — 1787 Williams, William 1746 — 1781 Woods, Rev. John 1746 — — Withered, S 1752 — — Williams, Alexander. . ., , 1752 — — Walley, Thomas 1761 — 1806 Wheelwright, Job 1762 — — Waters, William , 1766 — 1821 WiUiams, John F 1780 — 1814 Wheelwright, John 1781 — — Winship, Amos 1792 — 1801 Wier, David 1800 — — Welch, Francis 1800 — — Whitlock, Charles C 1801 — — Winthrop, John 1802 — — Wells, Seth 1803 — — Warland, Owen 1805 — — Whitman, Davis 1805 — 1844 Wheelock, Abel 1807 — — Worrell, John 1810 — 1826 Whiting, Wilham P 1810 1811 — White, Ferdinand E 1814 — 1853 Washburn, Samuel 1814 — — Williams, Charles 1816 — 1854 Whiting, George 1821 — — Walker, Samuel A 1824 — — Wells, John D 1826 1829 — Warner, Franklin S 1826 1829 — Whidden, John M .' 1826 1837 — Wilson, James 1826 — — *WaIter, Lynde M 1828 — 1842 Wells, Charles B 1832 1840 — fWells, Rev. E. M. P 1835 — 1878 * Foimder of Boston Transcript. t Deputy Grand Master, 1845. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 231 Member- With- ^^**^ ship, drawn. Died. Whiting, Calvin 1840 _ 1857 Walker, Joel H 1842 1848 — Woodman, Aaron 1844 1848 Warner, James 1844 1845 Wakefield, Henry D 1845 1852 — Wheeler, William 1847 1865 Wilson, John 1847 1861 — Whiteomb, Oliver 1848 1871 Woodward, Henry M 1848 1852 — Wichmann, F. Lewis 1851 1855 — Willard, Henry, M. D 1851 — 1855 Walker, Clement A 1852 1856 — WTiitcomb, Arnold C 1852 1866 — Whidden, Thomas J 1853 1867 — Walworth, Caleb C 1854 1871 — Wilbur, Horace B 1854 1858 — Wood, Abiel, Jr 1855 1855 — Walker, Leonard 1855 1865 — Williams, James L , 1855 1861 — Weston, Samuel E 1855 — 1862 Williamson, George , 1856 1868 — Walden, Charles C , 1856 1857 — Warner, BametF 1857 1880 — Weeks, George H 1857 1868 — Wells, Benjamin, Jr 1858 — 1861 White, Edward A 1858 — 1891 Wing, Leander J 1860 1870 — Wilbur, Joshua G 1860 1871 — Wadsworth, George W 1860 — 1910 Whitney, Ira G 1861 1883 — Wilson, Alexander 1861 — 1882 Walker, Charles P, 1862 1878 — Winslow, Charles H..... 1862 — 1881 Woodbury, Nathaniel A 1863 1871 — White, John G. S 1863 1878 — Whitney, Henry A 1863 1874 — Winch, Calvin M 1863 1877 — Weld, Horace N 1863 1878 — Wright, Elbridge G 1864 — 1871 Walton, Daniel G 1864 1888 — Wmship, Thomas 1864 1889 — Wentworth, Seth .'. 1864 1883 — Willis, James D. K 1865 1873 — Wade, James H 1865 1886 — Winkley, Samuel H. (Rev.) 1865 — 1911 Wilde, Isaac D 1866 — 1911 Walcott, Francis D 1866 — 1898 232 PAST MEMBERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Member- With- Name ship, drawn. Died. Widmer, Theodore G 1867 — 1885 Woodman, John 1867 — 1908 Warden, Samuel 1867 — 1909 Weed, Alfred 1867 — 1907 Wilder, Leonard B 1868 1871 — Whitaker, Frederic W. H 1869 1888 — Washburn, William, Jr 1870 1877 — Whitman, Kilbom 1871 1888 — Whitney, William H 1874 1876 — Washburn, Benjamin D 1876 1880 — Wright, WiUiam 1879 1886 — Whitman, Albert L 1884 1896 — Weale, Samuel M 1885 — 1891 Wheeler, Morris P 1886 1903 — Winchester, George D 1894 1903 — Wilhams, Franklin S 1895 — 1910 Willard, David M 1895 1901 — Wesel, Henry P 1896 1908 — Walker, George W 1896 1905 — Wood, John 1901 — 1910 Wilson, Harold E 1902 1906 — Whitmore, Albion S.(M.D.) 1905 — 1911 Whitaker, Ernest C '. 1906 — 1908 Woodward, Thomas A 1914 1916 — Young, Matthew 1733 — — Young, John 1734 — 1814 Yeates, Donaldson 1813 1819 — Young, George 1854 1876 — Young, William, Jr 1857 1858 — Young, Joseph C 1863 1880 — Young, Louis W 1869 1888 — Zahm, Herman F 1864 1873 — PAST MASTERS NOW LIVING WITH DATE OP SERVICE. Worshipful Theodore H. Emmons 1865 Frederick T. Comee 1877-78 Right Wor. Harvey N. Shepard 1881-82 Worshipful J. Arthur Jacobs 1886 Frederic W. Bliss 1892-93 James T. Wetherald 1894-95 William A. Carrie 1896-97 Edmund H. Talbot 1898-99 Eight Wor. Albert B. Root 1900-01 Worshipful Frank W. Thayer 1902-03 William S. Heath .' 1904-05 Right Wor. David T. Montague 1906-07 Worshipful Leonard G. Roberts 1908-09 JohnC. HurU 1911-12 Frederick S. Fogg 1913-14 Walter F. W. Taber 1915-16 [233] PAST OFFICEES OF THE LODGE FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, WITH DATE OF SERVICE, AS COMPLETE A3 CAN BE OBTAINED. Previous to 1783 the Masters were elected every six months, and appointed their Senior and Junior Wardens subject to confirmation by the Lodge. PAST MASTERS. Hope, Henry, 1733, from July Shaw, William, 1796-98 Gordon, James, 1734-35 Hayt, Lewis, 1799 Hamilton, Frederick, 1734-35 Hunt, Samuel W. 1801 McLean, Robert, 1736 BeU, Shubael. 1802-5, 1809 Tomlinson, Robert, 1736 Ohver, Francis J. 1806-8 Oxnard, Thomas, 1737 Baker, John 1810 Hallowell, Benjamin. 1738-39 Hammatt, John B. 1811 McDaniel, Hugh, 1739-40 Dickson, James A. 1812, 1818, 1829 Forbes, James, 1741-12 Dixwell, John, 1813-16 Bethune, Nathaniel, 1742-43 Nichols, Charles C. 1817 Jenkins, Robert, 1743-44 Leverett, William A. 1819 Kilby, Thomas, 1745 White, Ferdinand E. Box, John, 1746 1820-22, 1827, 1831, 1846^7 Aston, Thomas, 1747 Eveleth, Joseph, 1823-26 Pue, Jonathan, 1748 Roberts, Augustus W. 1828 Rowe, John, 1749 Walter, Lynde M. 1830 Coffin, William, 1750 Eveleth, Samuel, 1832-33 Brockwell, Rev. Charles, 1751 Phelps, Abel. 1834-35 Bayard, Belthazar, 1752 Hews, John, 1836 Leddel, Henry 1753 Harwood, Daniel, 1837-38, 1848-50 Gridley, Jeremiah, 1754 FUnt, John, 1839-40 Ewing, John, 1755 Hamilton, Rev. Luther, 1841 Williams, Robert, 1756 Oakes, George L. 1842-43 Gridley, Richard, 1757 Pickman, C. Gayton, 1844^5 Leverett, John, 1758 Robbins, Charles, 1851 Savage, Abraham, 1760, 1762-68 Martin, William C. 1852-54 Gardner, Joseph, 1761 Walker, Clement A. 1855 Joy, John, 1769-71 Thornton, Solon, 1856-57, 1861 Knight, Thomas, 1772-73 Marshall, Wyzeman, 1858-60 Patten, Nathaniel, 1775-81 Tarbell, Luther L. 1862 Dunn, Samuel, 1783-84, 1791-94 Fox, James A. 1863-64 Dennie, Thomas, 1795, 1800 Emmons, Theodore H. 1865 [2341 SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 235 Kent, William H. 1866 Tower, Benjamin L. M. 1890-91 Pickett, James B. 1867-68 BUss, Frederic W. 1892-93 Meston, Lyman B. 1869 Wetherald, James T. 1894-95 Mills, James. 1870-71 Carrie, William A. 1896-97 Pierce. William F. 1872-74 Talbot, Edmund H. 1898-99 Thomes, William H. 1875-76 Root, Albert B. 1900-01 Comee, Frederick T. 1877-78 Thayer, Frank W. 1902-03 Mimroe, Martin A. 1879-80 Heath, WilUam S. 1904-05 Shepard, Harvey N. 1881-82 Montague, David T. 1906-07 Clififord, Samuel W., Jr. 1883-84 Roberts, Leonard G. 1908-09 Davis, H. Alric, 1886 Brand, Frederick J. 1910 Jacobs, J. Arthm-, 1886 HurU, John C. 1911-12 North, John H. 1887 Fogg, Frederick S. 1913-14 Morse, Godfrey, 1888 Taber, Walter F. W. 1915-16 King. George A. 1889 SENIORS WARDENS Hamilton, Frederick, 1733 Calef, Samuel, 1753 McDaniel, Hugh, 1736 Ewing, John, 1753 Walker, Thomas, 1738-39 Gardner, Robert, 1754 Hutchinson, John, 1739 Price, Ezekiel, 1754 Waghom, John, 1740 Jenkins, John, 1757 Deblois, Stephen, 1740, 1755-56 McNeil, Archibald, 1758 Jenkins, Robert, 1741 Quincy, Edmund, 1760 Phillips, Caleb, 1741 Mann, Joseph, 1762-63 Rowe, John, 1742 Wheelwright, Job, 1765 Box, John, 1742 Loring, Benjamin, 1767-68 Kilby, Thomas, 1743 Hickling, WiUiam, 1769 Charles, Robert, 1743 Fleet, Thomas, 1770 Withered, Henry, 1744 Knight, Thomas, 1771 Audibert, PhOip, 1744 Gooch, William, 1772 Aston, Thomas, 1745 Patten, Nathaniel, 1773 Pue, Jonathan, 1745 Hewes, Shubael, 1775 Coffin, Wilham, 1746 Deimie, Thomas, 1783, 1791-94 Gruchy, Thomas J. 1746 Coohdge, Joseph, 1784 Pelham Peter, 1747 Shaw, William, 1795 Colson, John, 1747 Windship, Amos, 1796-97 McKenzie, Andrew, 1748 Hayt, Lewis, 1798 Day, James, 1748 Hunt, Samuel W. 1799-1800 WilUams, Robert, 1749 Bell, Shubael, 1801,1818 Dwight, John, 1749 Blake, George, 1802-3 Bayard, Belthazar, 1750 Alline, William, 1804-5 Oliver, Andrew, 1750 Nye, Samuel, 1806-8 Leddel, Henry, 1751 Baker, John, 1809 Leverett, John, 1751 Hammatt, John B. 1810 Gooking, Daniel, 1752 Dickson, James A. 1811, 1814-15 Swift, Samuel, 1752 Dixwell, John, 1812 •236 PAST OFFICERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Dana, Nathaniel, 1813 Pickett, James B. 1866 Nichols, Charles C. 1816 Meston, Lyman B. 1867-68 Leverett, William A. 1817 Mills, James, 1869 White, Ferdinand E. 1819, 1829 Peirce, WilUam F. 1870-71 Amee, Jacob, 1820-22 Thomes, WiUiam H. 1872-74 Eveleth, Samuel, 1823-25, 1846 Peirce, Joseph M., Jr. 1875 Farrar, Simon, 1826 Comee, Frederick T. 1876 Roberts, Augustus W. 1827 Munroe, Martin A. 1877-78 Spring, Charles A. 1828 CU£Eord, Samuel W., Jr. 1879-80 HiUard, William, Jr. 1830 Davis, H. Alric, 1881-84 Eveleth, Joseph, 1831 Jacobs, J. Arthur, 1885 Phelps, Abel, 1832-33 North, John H. 1886 Eldridge, Edward, 1834-36 Morse, Godfrey, 1887 Fhnt, John, 1837-38 King, George A. 1888 Lewis, Winslow, Jr. 1839, 1843-44 Tower, Benjamin L. M. 1889 Hamilton, Rev. Luther, 1840 Bliss, Frederic W. 1890-91 Oakes, George L. 1841 Wetherald, James T. 1892-93 Whiting, Calvin, 1842 Carrie, WiUiam A. 1894-95 Raymond, Freeman C. 1845 Talbot, Edmund H. 1896-97 Robbins, Charles, 1847-49 Root, Albert B. 1898-99 Crossett, Robert W. 1850, 1852-53 Thayer, Frank W. 1900-01 Hall, John K. 1851 Heath, William S. 1902-03 Walker, Clement A. 1854 Montague, David T. 1904-05 Thornton, Solon, 1865, 1860 Roberts, Leonard G. 1906-07 Thaxter, Duncan McB. 1856 Brand, Frederic J. 1908-09 Marshall, Wyzeman, 1857 Hurll, John C. 1910 Shepard, Isaac F. 1858-59 Hendricks, Walter L. 1911-12 Fox, James A. 1861 Taber, Walter F. W. 1913-14 Emmons, Theodore H. 1862-64 Whitney, Chester C. 1915-16 Kent, William H. 1865 JUNIOR WARDENS Gordon, James, 1733 Coffin, WiUiam, 1745, 1750 Osbom, John, 1736 Gruchy, Thomas J. 1746 Hutchinson, John, 1738-39 Pelham, Peter, 1746 Waghom, John, 1739 Colson, John, 1747 Farrell, John, 1740 Waterhouse, Samuel, 1747 Jenkins, Robert, 1740 Day, James, 1748 Phillips, Caleb, 1741 Williams, Robert, 1748 Rowe, John, 1741 Dwight, John, 1749 Box, John, 1742 Bayard, Belthazar, 1749 Kilby, Thomas, 1742 Leddel, Henry, 1750 Charles, Robert, 1743 Oliver, Andrew, 1750 Withered, Henry, 1743 Leverett, John, 1751 Aston, Thomas, 1744 Gooking, Daniel, 1751 Audibert, Philip, 1744 Tyler, Daniel N. 1752 Pue, Jonathan, 1745 Calef, Samuel, 1752 SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 237 Erving, John, 1753 Raymond, Freeman C. 1844 Gardner, Robert, 1753 Cobb, J. James. 1845 Price, Ezekiel. 1754 Robbins, Charles, 1846 Stowe, William, 1754 Bramhall, William, 1847 McNeil, Archibald, 1767 Rice, Lewis, 1848-49 Joy, John, 1762-63 Hall, John K. 1850 Hickling, WiUiam, 1767-68 Whitcomb, Oliver, 1851-53 Fleet, Thomas, 1769 Thornton, Solon, 1854 Knight, Thomas, 1770 Thaxter, Duncan McB. 1855 Gooch, WilUam, 1771 Philbrick, John L. 1856 McDaniel, Jacob, 1772 Shepard, Isaac F. 1857 Hewes, Shubael, 1773 Cook, Justin E. 1858 Russell, Joseph, 1775 McCartney, William H. 1859 Shaw, William, 1788, 1791-94 Fox, James A. 1860 Gridley, Samuel, 1784 Tarbell, Luther L. 1861 Windship, Amos, 1795 White, Edward A. 1862-64 Hayt, Lewis, 1796-97 Pickett, James B. 1865 Hunt, Samuel W. 1798 Meston, Lyman B. 1866 BeU, Shubael, 1799, . 1800, 1814-15 Mills, James, 1867-68 Blake, George, 1801 Peirce, WilUam F. 1869 AlUne, William, 1802-3 Long, Edward J. 1870-71 Shaw, Robert G. 1804-5 Peirce, Joseph N., Jr., 1872-74 Whitman, Davis, 1806 Comee, Frederick T. 1875 Baker, John, 1807-8, 1818 Munroe, Martin A. 1876 Hammatt, John B. 1809 CUfford, Sam'l W., Jr. 1877-78 Dickson, James A. 1810 Shepard, Harvey N. 1879-80 Dixwell, John, 1811 Jacobs, J. Arthur, 1881-84 Dana, Nathaniel, 1812 North, John H. 1885 Gragg, Samuel, 1813 Morse, Godfrey, 1886 Leverett, William A. 1816 King, George A. 1887 Hewes, WilUam G. 1817 Tower, Benjamin L. M. 1888 Amee, Jacob, 1819 BUss, Frederic W. 1889 Eveleth, Joseph, 1820-22, 1829 Wetherald, James T. 1890-91 Barrell, Samuel B. 1823 Whitman, Albert L. 1892 Buckingham, Joseph T. 1824-25 Carrie, William A. 1893 Bayley, Richard W. 1826 Talbot, Edmund H. 1894-95 Hews, John, 1827 Root, Albert B. 1896-97 Leverett, Frederick P. 1828 Thayer, Frank W. 1898-99 Phelps, Abel, 1830 Heath, WilUam S. 1900-01 Walter, Lynde M. 1831 French, Winslow B. 1902 Browne, J. Vincent, 1833-33 Montague, David T. 1903 Crosby, Sumner, 1834-35 Roberts, Leonard G. 1904-05 Harwood, Daniel, 1836 Brand, Frederick J. 1906-07 Lewis, Winslow, Jr. 1837-38, 1842 Kuril, John C. 1908-09 Hamilton, Rev. Luther, 1839 Hendricks, Walter L. 1910 Oakes, George L. 1840 Fogg, Frederick S. 1911-12 Whiting, Calvin, 1841 Whitney, Chester C. 1913-14 Davis, Ehjah M. 1843 Willis, Guy C. 1915-16 238 PAST OFFICERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE TREASURERS Onxard, Thomas, 1738-39 Baker, John, 1812 Walker, Thomas 1740 Dickson, James A. 1813 Hallowell, Benjamin, 1741 Tyler, John, 1814-15 McDaniel, Hugh, 1742-43 Baldwin, Luke, 1816-22 Jenkins, Robert 1744-45 Bullard, .\sa 1823 Box, John, 1746 Kennedy, John, 1824-26 Aston, Thomas, 1747-49 Millett, Abraham, Jr. 1827-29 Rowe, John, 1750 Williams, Charles, 1830-36 CoSin, William, 1751-52 Amee, Jacob, 1837-43 Bayard, Belthazar, 1753 Browne, J. Vincent, 1844-45 Leddel, Henry, 1754 Raymond, Freeman C. 1846-54 Russell, Joseph, 1767-68 HaU, John K. 1855-58 Mackay, Mungo, 1791-95 Lyford, Thomas, 1859-65 Dennie, Thomas, 1796-99, 1801 White, Edward A. 1886-91 Shaw, Robert G. 1802-03 Brown, Frederic L. 1892-99 Burley, Thomas, 1804-09 Talbot, Edmund H. 1900-14 BeU, Shubael, 1810-11 Fogg, Frederick S. 1915- SECRETARIES Swan, Eben, 1738-39 Abbott, Samuel, 1813-16 Pelham, Peter, 1740-44 Huntington, Benjamin, 1817-18 Pelham, Charles, 1745-54 Simonds, Joshua, 1819-20 Jackson, Benjamin, 1768 Kneeland, Samuel, 1821-22 Hutchins, Matthew, 1770 Payson, Thomas, 1823-27 Carter, James, 1780 Wilson, James, 1828 Farrington, Thomas, 1783-91 Eveleth, Samuel, 1829 Laughton, Joseph, 1784 Browne, J. Vincent, 1830-31 Hunt, Samuel W. 1792-96 Haskell, Xoah D. 1836-41 BeU, Shubael, 1797-98 Williams, Charles, 1842 AJline, William, 1799-1801 Whiting, Calvin, 184,'J-57 Morrill, WiUiam, 1802-06 Weston, Samuel C. 1858-61 Hammatt, John B. 1807-8, 1832-35 Thornton, Solon, 1862-71 Warland, Owen, 1809 Allen, James W. 1872-1901 Edwards, Charles, 1810-12 Copeland, Frank M. 1902- CHAPL.\IXS Haskell, Rev. Samuel, 1803 Emery, Bro. Thoma.s J. 1881 Eaton, Rev. Asa, 1804-11 Blanchard, Rev. Henry 1882 Felch, Rev. Cheever, 1818-21 Munroe, Rev. William H. 1885-92 Wells, R«v. E, M. P. Searing, Rev. S. Stanley, 1894-1905 1836-43, 1848-54, 1857-78 Johnson, Rev. Tillman B. 1906-07 Searle, Rev. Addison, 1844-47 Powell, Rev. Webster H. 1908-15 Burrill, Rev. John T. 18.55-56 Tufts, Rev. William M. 1916- Winkley, Rev. Samuel H. 1879-80, 1883-84 SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Assistant Chaplains Hepworth, Rev. George H. 1859-60 Phinney, Rev. George A. 1906-11 Savage, Rev. Minot J. 1876-77 Powell. Rev. Webster H. 1906-07 Johnson, Rev. Tillman B. 1905 Colson, Rev. George W. 1909- MARSHALS May, John, 1804-5 Ainsworth, Fred S. 1848 Coolidge, Cornehus, 1806-7 Ely, Alfred B. 1849-50 Dickson, James A. 1808 Stacy, WiUiam R. 1861 Paine, Charles, 1809 Tucker, Lyman, 1852-53 Badlam, Stephen, 1810 Whitcomb, OUver, 1854-56 Clark, John P. 1811 Rice, Charles B. 1857 Abbott, Samuel, 1812 Brown, Edwin L. 1858 Worrell, John, 1813 Thomes, William H. 1859-61 Tappan, Lewis, 1814 Kent, William H. 1862 Hewes, WiUiam G. 1815 Johnson, John C. 1863-64 Gibbs, Alexander H. 1816 Jackman, Charles G. 1865-66 Story, Horace C. 1817 Moulton, William U. 1867-69 Eveleth, Joseph, 1818-19 Lyon, George, 1870 Huntington, Benjamin, 1820-21 Ingalls, WiUiam, 1871 Barrell, Samuel B. 1822 Dodd, George D. 1872-74 Buckingham, Joseph T. 1823 Gardner, J. Warren, 1875 White, Ferdinand E. 1824-25 Young, Louis W. 1876 Priest, Joel, 1826-28 Otis, Samuel A. 1877-85 Walter, Lynde M. 1829 Papanti, Lorenzo F. 1886-87 Eveleth, Samuel, 1830-31, 1839 Weale, Samuel M. 1888-90 Foster, James 1832-33 Pitman, Henry W. 1891-93 Ingraham, Joseph W. 1834-37 Aldrich, Abbott L. 1894-96, 1898-99 Phelps, Abel, 1838 Montague, David T. 1897 Lewis, Winslow, Jr. 1840, 1845-47 Copeland, Frank M. 1900-01 Flint, John, 1841-43 Root, Albert B. 1902-09 Walker, Joel H. 1844 Roberts, Leonard G. 1910- SENIOR DEACONS The office of deacon was adopted at the Annual Meeting, Dec. 2, 1800. CampbeU, James, Hammatt, John B. Burley, Thomas, RusseU, John, Whitman, Davis, Kennedy, John, Hale, EUphalet, Dickson, James A. DixweU, John, 1801 1802, 1814, 1831 1803 1804 1805 1806 1807-8 1809 1810 WorreU, John, Gragg, Samuel, Nye, Seth W. Nichols, Charles C. Amee, Jacob, White, Ferdinand E. Buckingham, Joseph T. Eveleth, Samuel, Farrar, Simon 1811 1812 1813 1815, 1823 1816 1817-18 1819 1820-22, 1841 1824-26 240 PAST OFFICERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Roberts, Augustus W. 1826 Mills, James, 1866 Spring, Charles A. 1827 Peirce, William F. 1867-68 Phelps, Abel, 1828 Bowen, Seranus, 1869 Bayley, Richard W. 1829 Peirce, Joseph N., Jr. 1870-71 Morrill, James, 2d, 1830 Comee, Frederick T. 1872-74 Eveleth, Joseph, 1832 Munroe, Martin A. 1875 Eldridge, Edward, 1833 Clifford, Samuel W., Jr. 1876 Conant, Thaddeus, 1834 Shepard, Harvey N. 1877-78 Dickson, Shadrach, 1835 Young, Louis W. 1879 FUnt, John, 1836 Davis, H. Alric, 1880 Williams, Charles, 1837 North, John H. 1881-84 Hamilton, Rev. Luther, 1838 Bang, George .\. 1885-86 Crosby, Sumner, 1839 Tower, Benjamin L. M. 1887 Crosby, Alonzo, 1840 BUss, Frederic W. 1888 Davis, Elijah M. 1842 Wetherald, James T. 1889 Bramhall, William, 1843 Carrie, WiUiam A. 1890-91 Cobb, J. James, 1844 Talbot, Edmund H. 1892-93 Parker, William O. 1845 Root, Albert B. 1894-95 Bartlett, Frederick K. 1846-^7 Thayer, Frank W. 1896-97 Crossett, Rob't W. 1848-49, 1851 Heath, William S. 1898-99 Swett, Hubbard W. 1850 French, Winslow B. 1900-01 Thornton, Solon, 1852-54 Montague, David T. 1902 Philbrick, John L. 1855 Roberts, Leonard G. 1903 Dean, Benjamin, 1856 Brand, Frederick J. 1904-05 Cook, Justin E. 1857 HurU, John C. 1906-07 McCartney, William H. 1858 Perkins, Morrill L. 1908 Fox, James A. 1859 Hendricks, Walter L. 1909 Tarbell, Luther L. 1860 Fogg, Frederick S. 1910 Emmons, Theodore H. 1861 Taber, Walter F. W. 1911-12 Powers, Charles E. 1862 Cook, FrRnk E. 1913 Kent, WaUam H. 1863-64 Willis, Guy C. 1914 Meston, Lyman B. 1865 Sleeper, Dwight W. 1915-1916 JDNIOR DEACON'S DevereU, John, 1801 Huntington, Benjamin, 1816 Burley, Thomas, 1802 Trevett, Samuel R. 1817-18 Russell, John, 1803 Richardson, James B. 1819 Whitman, Davis, 1804 Morrill, James, Jr. 1820-22 Nye, Samuel, 1805 Copeland, Wm. M. H. 1823-25 Baker, John, 1806 Hewes, John, 1826 Coolidge, Samuel F. 1807-8 Phelps, Abel, 1827, 1829 Harris, John, 1809 Crosby, Snmner, 1828, 1833 Everett, David, 1810 Philpot, William, 1830-32 Gragg, Samuel, 1811 Dickson, Shadrach, 1834 Nye, Seth W. 1812 Harwood, Daniel, 1835 Nichols, Charies C. 1813-14 Lewis, Winslow, Jr. 1836, 1841 Leverett, William A. 1815 Elliot, Ephraim L. 1837 SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 241 Crosby, Alonzo, 1838-39 Davis, H. Alric, 1879 Hammatt, John B. 1840 Jacobs, J. Arthur, 1880 Cobb, J. James, 1842-43 Gleason, Haskell W. 1881 Lord, John H. 1844-46 Jacobs, Edward P. 1882-84 Nelson, Henry W. 1846 Fenno, Kimball J. 1885 Gove, Rodney, 1847 Tower, Benjamin L. M. 1886 Wakefield, Henry D. 1848 Whitman, Albert L. 1887 Hall, John K. 1849 Wetherald, James T. 1888 Whitcomb, OUver, 1850 Carrie, William A. 1889 Peirce, Jonathan, 1851 Talbot, Edmund H. 1890-91 Barker, Richard M. 1852-53 Root, Albert B. 1892-93 Bruce, Jephtha C. 1854 Woodruff, Frederic 0. 1894 Dean, Benjamin, 1855 Thayer, Frank W. 1895 Gay, Eben F. 1856 Heath, WilUam S. 1896-97 Nicholson, WiUiam C. 1857-59 French, Winslow B. 1898-99 Emmons, Theodore H. 1860 Montague, David T. 1900-01 White, Edward A. 1861 Roberts, Leonard G. 1902 Jackman, Charles G. 1862 Brand, Frederick J. 1903 Stetson, Sidney A. 1863-64 Hurll, John C. 1904-05 Mills, James, 1865 Perkins, Morrill L. 1906-07 Woodbury, Nathaniel A. 1866 Hendricks, Walter L. 1908 Bowen, Seranus, 1867-68 Fogg, Frederick S. 1909 Peirce, Joseph N., Jr. 1869 Taber, Walter F. W. 1910 Dodd, George D. 1870-71 Whitney, Chester C. 1911-12 Munroe, Martin A. 1872-74 WUIis, Guy C. 1913 CUSord, Samuel W., Jr. 1875 Sleeper, Dwight W. 1914 Disbrow, Robert, 1876 Palmer, Edward H. 1915 Young, Louis W. 1877-78 Claghom, David M. 1916 STEWARDS WiUiams, WiUiam, 1784 Loring, William, 1805-7 Fabre, Peter, 1784 Powell, Joseph, 1806-7 DevereU, John, 1794-95 Bartlett, Nathaniel H. 1808-9 Thomas, Joshua, 1794-97 Harris, John, 1808 Jarvis, William, 1796 Loring, William, 1809 Dix, William, 1797 Fitch, Amos, 1810 Blake, George, 1798 Carrera, John A. 1810 Fobes, Thomas, 1798 Penniman, John R. 1811 Niles, Eben, 1799-1800 Hoyt, Benjamin, 1811 Johnson, Nathaniel, 1799 Thorp, Thomas, 1812-14 Whitman, Davis, 1801 Mayo, Seth, 1812 Hammatt, John B. 1801, 1815, 1837 Tyler, John, 1813 Russell, John, 1802 English, William, 1813 Hale, EHphalet, 1802-4 Leverett, WiUiam A. 1814 May, John, 1803 Amee, Jacob, 1814-15 Nye, Joseph, 1804 Morgan, Littleton T. 1815 Briggs, Seth, 1805 Simonds, Joshua, 1816-18 PAST OFFICERS OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Hewes, William G. 1816 Whitcomb. Arnold C. 1855 White, Ferdinand E. 1816 Cook, Justin E. 1856 Bliss, Alexander, 1817 Nicholson, WiUiam C. 1856 Richardson, James B. 1817 ChUd, George H. 1857 Hatchman, John, 1818, 1821-22 Newcomb, Solomon, 1857-59 Eveleth, Samuel, 1818-19 Lyford, Henry A. 1858 Kneeland, Samuel, 1819-20 Pinkerton, Thomas H. 1859 Pickman, C. Gayton, 1820 Stetson, Sidney A. 1860 BatteUe, Thomas, 1821-22 Phmpton, Frederick S. 1860-61 Priest, Joel, 1823-25 Powers, Charles E. 1861 Thwing, Supply C. 1823 Jarvis, John F. 1862 Muzzy, Benjamin, 1824-25 WUbur, Joshua G. 1862 Phelps, Abel, 1826, 1831 Pickett, James B. 1863-64 Foster, James, 1826, 1831 MiUs, James, 1863-64 Crosby, Sunmer, 1827, 1838 Knapp, George B. 1865 Eldridge, Gideon, 1827-28 Woodbury, Nathaniel A. 1865 Browne, J. Vincent, 1828 RUey, James M. 1866 Priest, Joel, 1829 AUen, James W. 1866-68 HiUiard, WiUiam, Jr. 1829 Peirce, Joseph N., Jr. 1867-68 Conant, Thaddeus, 1832-33 Long, Edward J. 1869 Staples, John, 1832, 1842 Dodd, George D. 1869 Dickson, Shadrach, 1833 Copeland, Edward, 1870 Morrill, James, 1834-35 FuUer, Charles, 1870-71 Crosby, Alonzo, 1834-35 Mimroe, Martin A. 1871 Tucker, Joshua, 1837^0, 1842 Cleaves, Joshua, 1872 Hoyt, Aaron B. 1839-40 CUfiFord, Samuel W., Jr. 1872-74 Harwood, Daniel, 1841 Disbrow, Robert, 1873-75 Wilhams, Charles, 1841 Shepard, Harvey N. 1875-76 Walker, Joel H. 1843 Davis, H. AJric, 1876-78 Higgins, Peter, 1843 StoweU, Eugene A. 1877 Parker, William 0. 1844 Jacobs, J. Arthur, 1878-79 Nelson, Henry W. 1844-^5 Gleason, HaskeU W. 1879-80 Bobbins, Charles, 1845 Park, Francis E. 1880 Gove, Rodney, 1846 Jacobs, Edward F. 1881 Rice, Lems, 1846-47 Themes, WiUiam A. 1881 Wakefield, Henry D. 1847 Rawson, Elbridge, 1882-84 Hall, John K. 1848 Knowlton, Asa S. 1882-84 Gardner, Francis, 1848 Marden, Edward E. 1885 Whitcomb, OUver, 1849 Dunham, Harrison, 1885 Barker, Richard M. 1849 \Mutman, .\lbert L. 1886 Holman, Gilman C. 1850 Atwood, Harrison H. 1886-87 Pierce, Jonathan, 1850 Wetherald, James T. 1887 Johnson, John C. 1851 Carrie, Wilham A. 1888 Tucker, Lyman, 1851 Woodruff, Frederic 0. 1888, 90 Walker, Clement A., 1852-53 Aldrich, Abbott L. 1889, '92-93 Burnett, Joseph, 1852-53 Talbot, Edmund H. 1889 Pearce, WiUiam C. 1854 Root, Albert B. 1890-91 Philbrick, John L. 1854 Thayer, Frank W. 1891-94 Gay, Eben F. 1855 Heath, Wilham S. 1894-95 SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 243 Woods, Walter H. 1895-97 Pairchild, John C. 1906-7 Erench, Winslow B. 1896-97 Fogg, Frederick S. 1908-09 Montague, David T. 1898-99 Sleeper, George L. 1908 Child, Samuel M. 1898-99 Cook, Frederick E. 1910-12 Roberts, Leonard G. 1900-01 WiUis, Guy C. 1911-12 Brand, Frederick J. 1901-03 Sleeper, Dwight W. 1913 Hurll, John C. 1902-03 Palmer, Edward H. 1913-1914 Davenport, Edward M. 1903 Wood, W. Harry 1914-15 Perkins, Morrill J. 1904-5 Myers, John D. H. 1915-16 Hendricks, Walter L. 1905-7 Claghorn, David M. 1916 INITIATES OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE INITIATES OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Names of those receiving their Degrees with no record of Membership, the early records not furnis hin g the desired information. Previous to Jan. 29, 1794, the Master Mason degree was not conferred by the Lodge. Name Date. Amil, John April 27, 1743 Aberry, Joseph Jan. 14, 1746 Abercrombie, James Feb. 10, 1747 Anderson, Robert Aug. 23, 1749 Appy, John Jan. 31, 1757 Alline, Benjamin May 13, 1797 ♦Abbott, Edward Oct. 31, 1800 Adams, Seth June 3, 1801 Anderson, Archibald April 3, 1804 Ames, John March 8, 1806 Appleton, Ebenezer June 3, 1806 Ariaza, Manuel Sept. 2, 1815 Alden, Rev. Timothy Nov. 9, 1815 *Aide, John W July 7, 1818 Armstrong, James Feb. 12, 1819 Andrews. Joseph S Dec. 3, 1822 Archibald, Henry Dec. 25, 1823 Adams, Hiram May 4,1824 Adams, Edwin Aug. 18,1826 Allen, Ezra Dec. 4,1827 Abel, Rev. Townsend B June 5,1843 Appleton, Charles H May 13,1844 Apollonio, Nicholas A Dec. 21, 1854 Albree, John, Jr May 29,1855 Allen, Augustus O Feb. 19, 1857 Brenton, Benjamin July 30,1733 Barrows, Benjamin Jan. 13, 1735 Bladwell, Charles March 24, 1736 Buckley, Peter Nov. 9,1737 Burnett, James Aug. 11,1742 Belviel, Mr Dec. 26, 1744 * Crafted only. [247] 248 INITIATES OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Name Date Brimsdon, Benjamin March 12, 1745 Byles, Daniel July 1. 1746 Bradford, John Nov. li. 1746 Bogle. Thomas Nov. 27, 1747 Binney, Paul Feb. 24, 1747 Buttler, Michael July 27, 1748 Baulos, Francis Nov. 17, 1748 Badger, Benjamin Oct. 11, 1749 Bennett, John Oct. 11.1749 Bruce, James Nov. 8,1749 Beker, Martin Dec. 22,1749 Brown, John Jan. 10,1749 Briggs, George April 24, 1764 Barnard, Jan. 1,1762 Blodget, Samuel , April 2, 1762 Brown, Thomas May 3, 1762 Blizard, Conway , , April .5.1765 Bryant, John , March 7.1766 Bradley, Samuel „ March 7,1766 Beirre, John , Nov. 6,1767 Billings, Richard , April 1,1768 Brown, Enoch , April 19, 1780 Bradden, Richard , , March 2,'), 1795 ♦Beale, Peter ,, , Feb. 9,1797 Briggs, Timothy , , May 13, 1797 •Burk, John , , , I'Vb. 22, 1797 Bond, Jonathan , , June 6, 1798 Bridge, Samuel , , , May 7,1800 •Beck, Daniel ,....,., ., Dec. 2,1800 ♦Bradley, Josiah ,.......,. , March 2, 1802 •Blake, Martin ,, ,...., ,, March 19, 1805 Burling, Samuel ,., , Jan. 11, 1806 Bartlett, John , March 4, 1806 •Boynton, Abel Nov. 4. 1806 Baker, James , ,, , April 7, 1807 Belcher, William , , Nov. 3, 1807 Brooks, Alexander ,...., Feb. 6, 1808 Brooks, Thomas , , .... Aug. 5, 1808 Brooks, James Oct. 8,1808 Butters, Benjamin Jan. 22, 1813 Burnett, Henry , Dec. 3, 1816 Barnum, Ephraim K Jan. 20. 1818 Britton, Thomas April 7, 1818 Ball, Russell Sept. 14,1818 Beckford, Daniel June 2, 1818 Bradlee, John C Dec. 1, 1818 • Crafted only. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 249 Name Date Bartlett, Nathaniel G ^March 2, 1819 Bradford, Robert, Jr May 4, 1819 Benham, Timothy G Nov. 2, 1819 Bartlett, William Sept. 11, 1820 Blaidsell, Andrew P Nov. 7, 1820 Browne, Valentme O. P Oct. 30, 1821 Bard, Abraham G Nov. 21, 1821 Barnard, John Jan. 1, 1822 •Brown, Jonathan April 12, 1822 Billings, Alpheus C Dec. 3, 1822 Barnes, Edwin July 15, 1824 Belcher, Daniel Dec. 13, 1824 Babbitt, Alvan W March 1, 1825 Brito, Bernardino Peveira de Sept. 16, 1825 Brickett, Edwin Nov. 21, 1825 Baxter, George Feb. 14, 1826 Blanchard, William E March 14, 1826 Breda, Phiffipe Feb. 12, 1828 Broadhead, Daniel D June 3, 1828 Boutell, Lewis Dec. 2, 1828 Barry, Kev. William Dec. 2, 1839 Belfiore, Pietro March 20, 1845 Barron, James Jan. 4, 1847 Blackstock, George W Feb. 7, 1848 Barry, John H June 5, 1848 BidweU, John M Dec. 11, 1849 Bourne, Ehsha W Dec. 22, 1851 Bogardus, William Sept. 9, 1853 Blodgett, Hiram W. H May 29, 1854 Braiuard, Edward H May 29, 1854 Bryant, Nathaniel C May 29, 1854 Broadhead, Josiah A April 7, 1856 Belton, Thomas F. M June 1, 1857 Bradford, Joseph M March 2, 1857 Biish, George March 7, 1861 Bigelow, Milton B Sept. 2,1861 Brigham, Charles E April 7, 1862 Bumstead, N. Willis Sept. 13, 1862 Bishop, Granville T June 6, 1865 Beaumont, Henry N Feb. 5, 1866 Brewer, Frederick O April 13, 1874 Bosworth, John W J™e 6, 1881 Curvin. Samuel Nov. 13, 1734 Clarke, Edward •'>™« ^- ^''^'^ Cunningham, John Aug. 3, 1738 • Crafted only. 250 INITIATES OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Name Date Coffin, WilUam, Jr July 24, 1745 Colson, John May 22, 1745 Connally, John Oct. 28, 1747 Clifford, Benjamin Oct. 11, 1749 Cathcart, John May 9, 1750 Cook. Ephraim May 23, 1750 Charteris, Capt. Harry Jan. 31, 1757 Clark, Christopher Nov. 6, 1767 Carnes, Edward Nov. 6, 1767 Chaplin, Benjamin Feb. 6, 1784 demons, Thomas Nov. 28, 1794 Cunningham, George Nov. 28, 1794 *Clark, Waters Nov. 30, 1796 Cargill, William Jan. 28,1797 Cook, Orchard , May 13,1797 Cooper, Elijah Oct. 31,1800 Clark, Josiah Feb. 10,1802 Clark, Fessenden May 3,1803 Cabot, Henry June 3, 1806 Chavarria, Antonio E Jan. 20, 1810 Campbell, WiUiam Feb. 7, 1815 Cooper, John R June 1,1819 Crombie, William March 14, 1820 Cheney, Joseph Aug. 1,1820 Cmmingham, James Nov. 5,1822 Crehore, James June 3,1823 Chase, Job, 3d Oct. 11,1823 Copeland, Robert M March 2,1824 Conant, Joshua L Sept. 6, 1825 Carvalho, Ignacio Joaquin de Sept. 16, 1825 Collier, Martin Oct. 2,1843 Carruth, Charles C June 9, 1843 Carroll, Charles April 6, 1846 Child, Asaph B Oct. 1, 1849 Chapin, Samuel A Jan. 16, 1852 Crosby, Joseph B Jan. 3, 1853 Cmnmings, Amos, Jr May 1, 1854 Congden, Henry B Nov. 24, 1857 Cutter, George H Jan. 4,1858 Chaffin, Henry Oct. 6,1862 Casey, James S April 7,1862 Cook, John V April 25, 1864 Collins, William F Feb. 15,1864 Curtis, WilUam H Feb. 20, 1864 Collins, Michael April 25, 1864 Chaffee, William R AprU 25, 1864 * Crafted only. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 251 Name Date Cole, Joseph O March 28, 1865 Copeland, Charles S May 6, 1867 tCurrier, William W., 2d June 3, 1878 Davis, Anthony Dec. 11, 1734 Diamond, George March 10, 1741 Demoulin, Louis March 14, 1743 DeLaboladree, Anthony Aug. 14, 1745 Dure, Andrew „ Jan. 14, 1746 DeLarue, Elias Feb. 8, 1748 Douxsaint, Paul July 26, 1749 Downe, John March 27, 1754 Demming, Charles July 24, 1754 Down, Thomas March 7, 1766 Dingley, Amasa , March 28, 1792 Dench, Lawson May 8, 1800 *DL\, Clarendine June 4, 1800 *Dodd, George Aug. 10, 1801 Doggett, Noah Jan. 4, 1803 Dyer, Joseph H March 27, 1804 Doane, Samuel B Jan. 6, 1806 *Doane, Elisha, Jr April 2, 1805 Dodd, Timothy March 24, 1810 D'Aymor, Augustino D May 3, 1814 Dunn, Samuel, Jr March 21, 1815 Dam, Leander June 5,1817 Dodd, Silas Oct. 14, 1817 Dix, Henry E April 7, 1818 Derby, Charles P April 6, 1819 Doggett, Samuel Aug. 3, 1819 Donnelly, Peter Oct. 2, 1821 Dunn, James Oct. 30, 1821 Dunbar, Peter April 1, 1823 Denny, Thomas Oct. 2, 1827 Defrees, Henry C April 21, 1845 ♦Dixon, Rufus E April 3, 1848 DeReynoso, Bernardo June 14, 1850 Dodge, Emerson P May 29, 1854 Davis, Thomas B April 10, 1855 Davis, Austin June 12, 1865 Dix, Henry S Sept. 11,1867 Dimn, Moncena Sept. 7, 1868 Ellis, Edward Nov. 9,1743 Euing, James May 10, 1749 * Crafted only. t Third degree only. 252 INITIATES OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Name Date Edwards, Abraham March 25, Eaton, William March 1, *Eddy, Gibbs April 3 Elliot, Edward Jan. 1 Ellis, Samuel Dec. 5 *Egan, James May 1, Emmons, Samuel F May 29, Eustis, Joseph M Jan. 18, Emerson, B. F. E Nov. 27, Eckelmann, Julius, A. B Oct. 31 Evans, Robert June 3, Frost, William Frazier, John French, Alexander Fmney, John Fuller, Jonathan Faulkner, Gilbert Fumass, John Fitch, Samuel Forsyth, John Ford, Daniel *Fales, Henry Foster, Benjamin W... Foster, Hopestill French, Leonard Folsom, John Fitz, Hugh A FuUerton, Henry N Flint, Edward A Foster, Charles A Field, Aaron D Falcon, Peter E Flohr, William H Farwell, Edwin C Gordon, Alexander Gordon, Charles Gofton, Webber Gautier, Charles Gough, James Grayham, Archibald Gorwood, Charles George, Sidney Gorham, Joseph Gilman, Nathaniel ..Feb. May May July Oct. Dec. July Feb. April May Jan. March ... Jan. .. March May Nov. Dec. July Dec. April March Sept. Jan. ..Oct. ..Oct. ..Jan. ..April . Jan. July Oct. ..June ..Jan. ..Feb. Grey, Lewis March 7, * Crafted only. 1795 1803 1804 1822 1826 1843 1849 1856 1866 1870 1878 1735 1736 1737 1740 1748 1749 1762 1764 1803 1803 1805 1806 1807 1812 1816 1816 1826 1854 1856 1862 1865 1866 1868 1736 1735 1735 1742 1744 1747 1747 1748 1749 1749 1766 SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 253 Name Date Green, Bartholomew March Gilbert, Daniel May Gilbert, Greorge May Gallom, John S June Glover, Lewis Jan. Gates, Jacob, M. D April Gardner, Benjamin May Gourgas, Jacob Oct. Grant, Samuel Dec. Geddes, Frederick C April Green, Richard W May Gusmao, Francisco de Silvia Sept. Grimd, Francis J AprU Greenbank, Thomas Jan. Godfrey, Charles G April Green, Joseph D Sept. Gauntlett, Christopher G Dec. Gibbs, Franklin. April Gibson, Edward K May Goldthwait, George F Feb. Gilbert, John L May Gomersal, WiUiam May Gould, WiUiam A June Hinton, William Jan. Hill, Andrew Oct. Holbrook, Joseph Jan. Hood, Richard March 13, Hewetson, John July Herbert, Newcomin Jan. Hodge, Sampson Nov. Hardgrove, Hugh. Nov. Husk, John Dec. Hooton, Richard Dec. Hall, John Feb. Huck, Dr. Richard- Jan. Hayes, Thomas May Hickling, William Feb. Homans, Benjamin April Holbrook, John Nov. Harris, Herman B Nov. Hitchcock, Apollos „ Oct. Hartshorn, Oliver May Healey, WiUiam June Hammatt, Benjamin, 3d Feb. Haven, Joseph Jan. How, Stephen Feb. Hewes, Thomas Jan. 6 1767 13 1797 13 1797 1 1802 3 1804 3 1804 20 1805 11 1806 2 1806 19 1814 7 1816 16 1825 2 1832 7 1843 30 1844 22 1845 6 1847 7 1862 17, 1864 14 1865 29 1866 29 1866 3 1867 14 1735 26 1737 11 1743 13 1744 1 1745 14 1746 3 1747 3 1747 23 1747 26 1753 27 1754 31 1757 3 1762 5 1768 1 1768 26 1794 28 1794 25 1797 7 1800 12 1800 10 1802 3 1804 5 1805 2 1810 Heathcote, Robert April 3. Hall, Edward Jan. 5, Hooker, Hariow June 5; Humphries, George Sept. 2, *Hide, John W July Hastings, Daniel March 17, Hooper, Joshua J March 17, Huntington, Samuel March 17, Holbrook, John M June 6, Hathaway, Timothy March 2, Holden, Nathaniel R March 2, Holbrook, Genet March 14, Hickling, William June 6, Huntoon, Benjamin, Rev April 3, Harrington, Ephraim Aug. 28, Hicks, Joseph C Sept. 2, Hook, Jacob June 11 Hall, JosiahR Dec. 13, Hersey, Cornelius Nov. 21 Hale, Stephen, Jr Nov. 21 Holmes, Benjamin S Oct. 11 Henry, Capt. John Dec. 2, Head, Dr. J. Frazier July 2, Hall, Henry H March 14, Hiss, Charles E Dec. 11 Hill, Joseph H June 3 Heywood, Charles F Sept. 14, Holden, Leonard P , , July 11 Hiss, Joseph , Nov. 25, ■|Hammatt, John B., Jr June 5 Holmes, John S June 16, Huckins, D. Montgomery April 10, Hammatt, Andrew S April 7, Hooton, John J March 2, Haynes, William F Nov. 24, Hodgate, Charles June 7 Harmon, Frederick D March 4, Hickie, Henry Oct. 9, Harding, Charles P April 4, Higgins, Daniel April 4 Hall, John Feb. 19, Howard, Fred L Nov. 6, Irish, Bagwell Jan. 27, Ives, Benjamin Aug. 10, Irwin, Andrew Jan. 14, * Crafted only. t E. A. only. Died July 14, 1854. 1741 1743 1746 SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 255 Name Date James, John June 22, 1748 Jackson, Joseph April 11, 1753 Jennings, Levi May 3, 1762 Jackson, William Nov. 5, 1762 Jackson, James Dec. 3, 1762 Jones, Robert Feb. 5, 1805 Johnson, Rev. June 10, 1812 Jones, Geo. Goldsburg Oct. 17, 1812 Jameson, Thomas Jan. 7, 1817 Jordan, Caleb D Nov. 2, 1819 Jones, Thomas Dec. 22, 1819 Jennings, Josiah Dec. 4, 1821 Jordan, Thomas March 5, 1822 Jarvis, Charles June 19, 1823 Kenson, Robert Sept. 4, 1733 King, Seth Dec. 30, 1796 *Kelley, Gad Dec. 28, 1796 *Kidder, Ephraim Nov. 29,1797 *Kikier, John May 6, 1817 Kennison, WiUiam W July 3, 1821 Kendall, Enoch July 1,1823 Kelly, Anthony Oct. 7, 1823 Knight, Charles June 5, 1827 Kingman, Warner E April 4, 1853 Kimberiy, Louis A., Rear Admiral U. S. N March 2,1887 Keith, Charles A Feb. 20, 1854 King, Henry W April 5, 1860 Lawrence, Henry June 28, 1742 Levins, Samuel Jan. 13, 1747 Lennox, David July 24,1754 Lutwich, Edward June 3, 1763 *LazeU, Nathan Feb. 16,1797 Lovett, WiUiam May 5, 1801 ♦Lewis, John Oct. 4,1806 Larkin, Thomas O Oct. 11,1806 *Lee, Ebenezer May 10,1806 *Litton, Daniel Jan. 5,1808 Lopez, Francisco D Feb. 6,1814 fLloyd, Richard Oct. 14,1817 Leonard! James Feb. 12.1819 Leeds, Henry M March 2i, 1825 Lane, Capt. Gideon April 5, 1825 Levy, Solomon May 23, 1825 * Crafted only, t E. A. only. 256 INITIATES OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Name Date Leonard, Francis D Jan. 10, 1826 Lewis, Frederick S March 20, 1845 Lee, Alfred Xov. 21,1848 Lothrop, John June 12, 1851 Lawrence, T. Bigelow June 30, 1862 Ladd, George V Nov. 2, 1868 Leach, John B April 7, 187S McKnight, Thomas Jan. 21, 1735 Morris, John May 31, 1736 Mackintosh, Shaw Aug. 11, 1736 Moncrieff, Thomas Aug. 23, 1738 McDonnel, Timothy Dec. 12, 1738 Maul, WiUiam Aug. 12, 1741 Murray, Joseph. April 27, 1743 Marquand, Daniel April 10, 1745 Merchant, William Dec. 24, 1745 McKemien, Robert Oct. 13, 1746 McKay, Enos Jan. 13, 1747 Montgomery, Patrick Jan. 27, 1747 McTaggart, Peter Feb. 8, 1748 Massey, Samuel July 26, 1749 Maney, William Dec. 26, 1753 McAdams, Capt. George Jan. 31, 1757 MelviUe, John Jan. 31, 1757 Marston, John Feb. 5, 1768 Moras, Feb. 4, 1782 Moor, E Feb. 4, 1782 Moor, Artemas Jan. 15, 1783 Mackay, William March 27, 1793 Motley, Richard Oct. 31, 1800 Meij, Gottleib Feb. 10, 1802 Moore, Abel May 20, 1805 Magee, James Jan. 6, 1807 Myers, John Nov. 3, 1807 Martin, Peter Aug. 17, 1809 Mallorj-, Daniel Sept. 3, 1811 Melcher, Levi Jime 10, 1812 Mansfield, Isaac Dec. 6, 1814 Meriton, William March 24, 1815 Malcom, Silas Jan. 2, 1816 Melander, Charles Sept. 17, 1816 JMarr, Robert T May 5, 1818 McNeal, Archibald March 2, 1819 Merriam, George M July 10, 1821 Morales, Antonio Oct. 9, 1824 ' t E. A. only. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 257 Name Date Merriam, John A Pel,_ n iggg Morrell, Dr. Samuel D Oct. 11, 1826 Mimroe, Charles A. B jan_ 5 1357 Merrill, Edwin B Feb. 8, 1860 Marsh, Lewis H March 12, 1864 Merritt, George W Nov. 6, 1865 Meek, Wells D Sept. 7, 1868 Mayo, ChariesL March 3, 1879 Musso-Cambiano, FiUppo Oct. 3, 1887 Newton, Thomas Jan. 13, 1747 Norris, William Jan. 27, 1747 Neal, Richard Aug. 28, 1751 Nicholson, George Oct. 28, 1795 Nye, Joseph April 26, 1797 Nye, Samuel April 5, 1803 *Newton, Thomas W ,.June 27, 1812 Newton, John F March 2, 1813 fNorris, Otho July 27, 1813 tNew, Walter W Jan. 3, 1814 JNoyes, Leonard W Jan. 9, 1821 Niebuhr, Henry March 6, 1827 Neat, Samuel N July 6, 1857 Overing, John Jan. 13, 1734 Osborne, John Jan. 14, 1735 OUver, Robert Feb. 5, 1735 OUver, Edward Dec. 24,1740 Orpin, Abraham June 23, 1741 *Ohver, Daniel Nov. 26, 1794 Otis, Charles Feb. 2,1803 O'Brien, John Sept. 8, 1808 Oliver, George S. J May 20, 1853 Prescott, Peter Nov. 9, 1733 Patteshall, Richard Nov. 13, 1734 Parks, Richard Nov. 19, 1736 Price, Charles Jan. 27, 1741 Perchard, Daniel - Aug. 10, 1743 Plaisted, Daniel June 13, 1744 Pelham, Peter, Jr Nov. 14, 1744 Prescott, Jonathan Jan. 14, 1746 Peach, Lewis July 26,1749 Patterson, Forbes Feb. 27,1750 Packard, Jacob Dec. 26,1750 Pitcher, Moses May 3, 1762 * Crafted only, t E. A. only. -258 INITIATES OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Name Perkins, John Piemont, John Prince, Thomas Palms, Richard Pond, Joshua Palmer, George Parker, Samuel Phillips, Patrick *Paine, Thomas Parker, John R Prentice, John II. Peirce, Rowland Pruneda, Ramon M. Prescott, Samuel J Paiva, Jose Correa D.. Pinckney, Richard S. Payne, Elisha D Porter, Christopher Preston, Ebenezer C..., Parsons, Samuel Pomeroy, Samuel, Jr. . Parker, Robert A. . Putnam, Lemuel. . Putnam, George .\. Pearce, William .\. Pauncefort, George Parker, Charles E. •Peck, Alfred P Pope, William J Potter, Augustiis R. . Quincy, Rev. Samuel.. Quart, A Robertson, Patrick... Renolds, Thomas Ramsay, Archibald . Right, John Rae, John Ross, William RundeU, Joseph Richardson, Henry... Rogers, Nathaniel.... Reed, Seth Rumnej", Abner *Reed, William Roff, Paul Date ..March 7, ..April April 19, ..Feb. 6, ..Dec ..May 13, June 6, ..May .Oct. .Oct. ..May ..March 18, May 3, ..Nov. 7, ..May 20, Sept. 14, ..March 2, ..Oct. 3, ..Feb. ..April 22, Feb. 14, ..June 9, ..Jan. 5, ..Dec. 1 ..March 17 May 29 March 4 ..Dec. 19 June 9, ..April 5, .March 14. Jan. 1 May 12 Nov. 10 Nov. 24 Oct. ..Sept. Nov. ..Feb. ..Aug. ..Feb. ..Jan. ..Feb. .Nov. 27, March 6, 1766 1768 1780 1784 1796 1797 1798 1800 1800 1801 1807 1809 1814 1815 1817 1818 1819 1820 1821 1824 1826 1843 1846 1852 1854 1855 1861 1867 1873 1880 1749 1762 1736 1736 1736 1740 1747 1748 1750 1753 1764 1783 1784 1795 1804 * Crafted only. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 259 Name Date Runrney, Edward March 24, 1810 Riley, James JuJy 20, 1813 fRand, Gardner H April 1, 1817 Rogers, William T Sept. 14, 1818 Roaf, Henry April 17, 1820 Reinhold, Casper May 7, 1822 Ridgeway, Joseph June 7, 1825 Rich, Thomas P Aug. 2, 1825 Rouzen, Arthur Sept. 16, 1839 Reed, Theodore Jan. 4, 1847 Rosemeyer, Henry C March 6, 1848 Read, William Jan. 5, 1852 Reed, John, Jr June 16, 1854 Richardson, Charles H May 22, 1854 Ricker, Moses D May 29, 1855 Remington, Frank March 19, 1859 {Rogers, William H May 2, 1859 Reynolds, George B Nov. 2,1868 Smith, John Aug. 3, 1733 Slaughter, Moses Sept. 12, 1733 Smith, Robert Jan. 30, 1735 Stevenson, James Aug. 11, 1736 Stone, Samuel April 13, 1737 Smith, Joseph Nov. 11, 1737 Sprowl, James Nov. 24, 1742 Smithurst, Joseph Dec. 22, 1742 Shannon, John June 22, 1743 Smith, Richard July 10, 1745 St. Paul, Peter P. C Aug. 14, 1745 Sherburne, Joseph Nov. 12, 1746 Stone, Samuel Jan. 13, 1747 Smithers, Benjamin March 23, 1747 Svere, Bartholomew Nov. 17, 1748 Stoddard, Benjamin Feb. 8, 1748 Sweeney, Roscoe Dec. 22, 1749 Steward, James Feb. 11, 1749 Stoddard, Richard Dec. 26, 1753 Sigourney, Charles Oct. 19, 1780 Stebbins, Jere May 13, 1797 Smith, Ira May 13, 1797 Smith, Jonathan Feb. 8, 1800 *Sawyer, Artemas July 6, 1802 Smith, Allen Nov. 6, 1804 Shank, John Feb. 5, 1805 * Crafted only. t E. A. only. t E. A. only. Died July, 1859 260 INITIATES OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Name jStephen, Joseph ♦Stow, Edward *Shaw, Thomas *Soffrediui, John B Spinder, Albert J Street, George Smith, Joseph Smith, John Spear, Isaac... Smith, Levi Schim, George W. Stowell, Thomas Shattuck, Rufus Shattuck, William Shattuck, OUver S Sanger, Richard E Sparrell, William Smith, Harden P Stratton, John Scott, Benjamin H Soule, John P Sevey, James A Sprague, Thomas Shillaber, Benjamin P.. Sanger, John W Steadman, Francis F... Sinclair, Charles H Stevens, Oliver Shepard, Charles A. B... Sherman, Orin Sawyer, Francis M Sparkes, Richard Date ..May 6, ..Oct. 2, ..Jan. 5, ..June 27, .May 31, ..July 4, ..April 10, ..April 2, ..March 18, April 17, ..March 22, ..Oct. 2, ..Oct. ..Sept. Dec. ..April July 25, June 29, ..Aug. 18, Oct. 11, ..Nov. 25, ..May 29, ..Sept. 14, ..June 1, ..May 11, 6, 6, 4, ...May 24, ..June 7, ...May 4, ...Feb. 5, ...Nov. 27, ..Jan. 22, ...June 3, 1806 1806 1808 1812 1814 1814 1817 1817 1819 1820 1821 1821 1823 1825 1825 1826 1826 1826 1826 1826 1853 1854 1855 1857 1857 1858 1859 1863 1866 1866 1872 1878 Tran, Ale.-cander Jan. 13, 1734 Tompkins, Peter Nov. 19, 1736 Tucker, John Nov. 9, 1737 Tanner, John Sept. 28,1738 Townsend, Barnard March 12, 1745 Thompson, James Nov. 8, 1749 Tuthill, Jacob Dec. 22, 1749 Tyler, William Feb. 11, 1749 Tuft, Simon May 9, 1750 Turton, Joseph Aug. 28, 1751 Tyng, WilUam Feb. 3, 1764 Torrey, Benjamin Sept. 7, 1764 * Crafted only, t E. A. only. SAINT JOHN'S LODGE 261 Name Date. Taylor, Winslow April 1,1768 Tuttle, Benjamin Jan. 12, 1781 Tetard, Benjamin March 6, 1784 Taylor, WiUiam March 6,1804 Taylor, Simon March 6, 1804 Tucker, Alanson May 20, 1806 Thorn, Isaac April 7, 1807 Thayer, Minot T Oct. 5, 1807 Tilden, WiUiam April 13, 1809 Tillinghast, Thomas G Feb. 6, 1814 Thayer, Solomon A April 29, 1817 Taylor, William Feb. 12, 1819 Train, OHver Oct. 30, 1821 fThayer, Ebenezer, Jr June 1, 1824 Thomas, Sylvauus April 13, 1842 Thomas, John E April 13, 1842 Treadwell, Charles T April 6, 1857 Tinkham, George H Oct. 3, 1864 Urann, Capt. Richard March 4, 1817 Vandelure, Giles June 9, 1736 Vassell, Lewis July 14, 1742 Vanhartburger, John July 27, 1743 ViUiers, Thomas C May 5, 1801 Van Beevenstyn, Benoit Jime 6, 1825 Voigt, Abraham K Aug. 12, 1841 Vallason, Christian H Aug. 12, 1841 Von Wachenfelds, Gustaf T May 1, 1843 Walker, WiUiam Feb. 27, 1733 Wesson, WiUiam May 22, 1734 Webster, John April 3, 1740 Wilson, George May 11, 1743 White, Richard May 9,1744 Winslow, Samuel June 13, 1744 WeUs, Samuel Dec. 22, 1749 WeUs, Francis May 9,1750 Welch, Francis AprU 1, 1766 Wyman, Simeon Jan. 29, 1794 *Walker,John Feb. 22,1797 Wmiams, John May 7, 1800 Wayne, Thomas Jan. 6, 1802 Waiiams, Ehphalet Jan. 3,1804 ♦Wilson, George B Feb. 7, 1804 Whitcomb, TiUey March 19, 1805 *Wier, Wffliam Feb. 4, 1806 * Crafted only, t E. A. only. 262 INITIATES OF SAINT JOHN'S LODGE Name Date Wood, Joshua B May 6, Wiswall, Japhet Feb. 6, Weld, Thomas March 1 Wales, Ephraim Nov. 20, Wrightson, Robert April 2, Wallace, Samuel Jan. 2, Webb, Thomas T Oct. 1, Wheeler, Jonathan Nov. 7, WiUiamson, Charles L June 3, Wheelock, Rev. Edward W Nov. 16, Williams, William Dec. 2, Winn, Alvah April 7, Weisenthall, Thomas V May 4, Wells, Benjamin A Sept. 7, Winn, Wiseman C Jan. 24, Winship, Charles S Aug. 8 ^Tiiting, David Nov. 21, *Walker, William B Dec. 3, Whitmarsh, Samuel Dec. 2, Whitney, Daniel Aug. 9, Walker, Robert G ... Nov. 21 Wetherell, Richard March 14, WjTnan, James March 14, Whitman, Henry M. L April 30, Whitman, William H May 3, Waterman, Nathaniel April 2, Wilson, John W. F June 12, Whitehouse, Sidney F r Feb. 16, Williams, Jacob L March 17, Wright, John H May 29, Way, Nicholas Oct. 6, Warren, John A June 19 Walker, Charles W Nov. 5, Wheelwright, Charles H April 23, Ward, Henry H Jan. 5 Woodbury, Isaiah Nov. 21 Whittemore, Samuel D Nov. 27 Whitcomb, William H April 7 Young, Richard D April 10, Yarrington, Richard H May 19 'Crafted only. 1806 1808 1808 1810 1811 1816 1816 1816 1817 1817 1817 1818 1819 1819 1820 1820 1821 1822 1823 1825 1825 1826 1826 1844 1847 1849 1851 1854 1854 1854 1854 1855 1855 1858 1863 1864 1866 1873 1817 1845 ADDENDA This record would be incomplete without some reference to three notable members of St. John's Lodge, who have passed away since the copy of the book was delivered to the printer. Theodore H. Emmons, who died Jan. 21, 1917, at the age of 88, had been a member nearly sixty years. He was Worshipful Master in 1865 and was made an honorary member in 1867. He was a lineal descendant of Governor Robinson of the Mayflower party. Worshipful Brother Emmons had collected a remarkable Masonic library, and was one of the best known Masons in the State. He attained the 33d degree in 1893, and for 57 years was secretary of St. Paul's Royal Arch Chapter. George D. Dodd died Jan. 29, 1917, at the advanced age of 91. His membership dated from 1867, and he was Marshal in 1872—74. He was elected an honorary member in 1901. Brother Dodd came of fine old New England stock, his grandfather being an officer in the Revolutionary war and his great-uncle secretary to Governor Hancock. At the time of his death he was still living in the old Dodd family residence at the North End (Salem street) and carrying on the fur business which his father had established, and in which he had been engaged three-quarters of a century. Ferdinand F. French, who died Feb. 1, 1917, was born in Pittsfield, N. H., in 1843, and joined St. John's Lodge in 1869. 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