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MASONIC TOKEN. WHEREBY ONE BROTHER MAY KNOW ANOTHER. ■ ■ •____________________ VOLUME 5. PORTLAND, ME., MAY 15, 1916. NO. 36. at 3 o’clock the following Grand Officers Gr. Mar.—Frederick O. Eaton, Rumford. Published quarterly by Stephen Berry Co., were elected: G. S. D.—Ernest C. Butler, Skowhegan. No. 37 Plum Street, Portland, Maine G. J. D.—David E. Moulton, Portland. Gr. Master—Waldo Pettengill, Rumford. Gr. Stewards—Elmer A. Doten, Portland; Twelve cts. per year in advance. D. G. M. -Silas B. Adams, Portland. Charles B. Davis, Waterville; Ralph H. Bur S. G. W.—Ralph W. Moore, Hampden. bank, Biddeford; Arthur H. Baker, Kittery. Established March, 1867. - - 49th Year. J. G. W.—Albert H. Newbert, Rockland. Gr. Sw. Br.—Elmer F. Richardson, So. Gr. Treas.—Albro E. Chase, Portland. West Harbor. Advertisements $4.00 per inch, or $3.00 for Gr. Sec.—Stephen Berry, Portland. Gr. St. Br.—John N. Foye, Canton. half an inch for one year. Trustees Charity Fund for Three Years— Gr. Pursuivants—Warren C. King, Port No advertisement received unless the advertiser, Frank E. Sleeper, Sabattus ; Howard D. land; James B. Stevenson, Rumford. or some member of the firm, is a Freemason in Smith, Norway. Gr. Lec.—Frank E. Sleeper, Sabattus good standing. Committee of Finance—Hugh R. Chap- Gr. Org.—Walter S. Smith, Portland. lin, Bangor; Edmund B. Mallet, Freeport; Gr. Tyler—Winslow E. Howell, Portland. May. Elmer A. Doten, Portland. At 11:30 the Grand Lodge was closed. At 4:40 the Grand Lodge was called off The fair fields are smiling in garments of green until 2 o’clock Wednesday Afternoon. Where wander the feet of our magical queen; And all nature wakens in chorus to sing Wednesday Afternoon, Mag 3d. Grand Chapter. A glad song of praise to the fairy of spring She calls to the sunbeams and gentle-voiced breeze The Grand Lodge spent the afternoon in Tuesday Evening, May 2d. To unfold the leaf-buds, bring joy to the trees, witnessing the conferring of the Third de That soon will be coming in gorgeous array The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Maine Their offerings to bring to our sweet, sunny May. gree by Atlantic Lodge of Portland, W. K. met at 7 o’clock p. m. , Grand High Priest Bright visions of beauty ! on each shining tress Herrmann, Master. Wallace N. Price of Richmond, presiding. The warm sunlight lingers with loving caress; Thou bringest the fragrance from under the snow The attendance was very large. Of blossoms we loved in the long, long ago. Thursday Morning, May 4th. General Grand High Priest George E. Sweet friend, ever faithful and loving and true The Grand Lodge resumed work at 9 A. m. Corson, of Washington, D. C., attended by The same happy face that in childhood we knew. Reports of Committees were received. While eyes have grown dim and locks have grown his Grand Master of the Third Vail, Hamil gray, A dispensation was voted to the appli Thou still art our golden-haired laughing-eyed ton, of New York, made an official visit and May. cants for a new lodge- at Old Orchard. —[S'. J. Stevens.] was received with due honors. Tne new officers were installed by Grand Grand High Priest Price presented an Master Bodge, the following appointments able and interesting address, and the other MASONRY IN HAINE. being made: Grand Officers made their annual reports. Corresponding Grand Secretary—Convers Members 10,577, exalted 454, gain 39, Grand Lodge. E. Leach, Portland. deaths 190. Portland, May 2, 1916. District Deputy Grand Masters. The following Grand Officers were elect Districts. The Grand Lodge of Maine met in Ma 1 Joseph W. Porter, Caribou. ed: - sonic Temple, Portland, May 2d, at 9 A.m., 2 Winfield F. Packard, Princeton. G. H. P.—James A. Richan, Rockland, 3 Grand Master Thomas H. Bodge of Au D. G. H. P.—Frederic O. Eaton, Rum 4 George E. Parsons, Castine. gusta, presiding. ford. 5 Erwin G. Ryder, Brownville Junction. Gr. King—Franklin P. Clark, Portland. George E. Corson, Gen. Gr. High Priest 6 Frank D. Weymouth, Charleston. Gr. Sc.—John H. Lancaster, Skowhegan. of the Gen. Gr. Chapter U. S., was present 7 Charles L. Jones, China. Gr. Treas.—Albro E. Chase, Portland. 8 Wilmer J. Dorman, Belfast. as a visitor. He is a native of Lebanon, Gr. Sec.—Stephen Berry, Portland. 9 Emil Whitten, Rockland. Finance Committee—Franklin R. Redlon, York County, Maine. 10 Victor K. Montgomery, Ea. Boothbay. William N. Howe, Herbert W. Robinson, There was an average attendance at the 11 John H. McElroy, Winthrop. all of Portland. 12 Sanger S. Annis, Waterville. opening. 13 James M. Spence, Madison. At 10:10 the Grand Chapter called off Grand Master Bodge presented an able 14 Fred E. Ward, Freeport. until 9 A. m. Wednesday. and interesting address, detailing his labors 15 J. Blaine Morrison, Phillips. 16 Ernest J. Record, South Paris. for the past year, a fitting close to two Wednesday Morning, May 3d. 17 Edgar F. Caswell, Gorham. years of most efficient administration. 18 Fred R. Bradbury, East Brownfield. The Grand Chapter resumed work at 9 The other Grand Officers presented their 19 George M. Stevens, Kennebunk. A. M. 20 Daniel W. Ballantyne, Lincoln. reports. Charters were granted to Bingham Chap 21 George Harmon, Southwest Harbor. ter at Bingham and Old Town Chapter at The Report on Returns showed 31,328, a 22 Augustus Dinsmore, Newport. gain of 444 ; 1,354 initiated, 654 deaths. 23 Frank D. Fenderson, Limerick. Old Town. At 11:50 the Grand Lodge was called off 24 George R. Hall, Lewiston. The officers were installed by George E. 25 Samuel R. Crabtree, Island Falls. Corson, General Grand High Priest U-JS., until 2 p. m. 26 John M. Holland, Dixfield. Gr. Chaplains—Revs. W. H. Fultz, Port the following appointments being made: Tuesday Afternoon, May 2d. land; David L. Wilson, Bath; I. James D. D. G. H. Priests—Clifford J. Pattee, The Grand Lodge resumed work at 2 p.m., Merry, Kittery; Henry E. Dunnack, Ban Befast; Samuel B. Furbish, Brunswick; Reports of Committees were received and gor; Ashley A. Smith, Bangor. Fred C. Chalmers, Bangor. 282 MASONIC TOKEN, MAY 15 1916. Gr. Chaplains—Revs. Ashley A. Smith, Grand Master Wilmer J. Dorman was in Bosto.N, Mass., February 21, 1916. Bangor; Pliny A. Allen, Rockland; David stalled May 5tb, by retiring Grand Master L. Wilson, Bath. Won. Bro. Stephen Berry, Charles B. Davis, who reports Comp. Dor Gr. Capt. Host—Thomas E. McDonald, Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Masons man to be recovering rapidly. He will soon Portland. of Maine. Gr. Prin. Sojourner—Wilson D. Barron, return home and take up his duties. Camden. Dear Brother: Gr. R. A. Capt.—Lee M. Smith, Norway. At the Annual Communication of Pacific Gr. Master 3d Vail—Lincoln M. Harris, Lodge, No. 64, A. F. and A. M., Exeter, Boothbay Harbor. Maine, the following named officers were Gr. Master 2d Vail—Albert M. Pirigree, Grand Commandery. Augusta. elected to serve the lodge for the ensuing Gr. Master 1st Vail—Floyd A. Smith, masonic year: Caribou. Thursday Afternoon, May 4-th. Gr. Stewards—Silas B. Adams, Portland; The Grand Commandery of Knights Tem Freeman Clark Hersey, M. D., W. M. Virgil E. Tucker, Old Town. Carl R. Smith, S. W. Gr. Lec.—Frank E. Sleeper, Sabattus. plar for Maine met at 2 p. m., Grand Com Arthur J. Trefethen, J. W. Gr. Sent.—Winslow E. Howell, Portland. mander Arthur S. Littlefield of Rockland, Alton Stillings, Treas. At 1:05 the Grand Chapter was closed. presiding. Daniel B. Packard, Sec. Garvin R. Magoon of Lancaster, Grand Joseph P. Eaton, Chap. Commander of New Hampshire, as official Frank C. Barker, Mar. visitor from the Grand Encampment U. S., George G. Grinnell, S. D. was received with full military honors. Order of High Priesthood. Sylvester E. Prescott, J. S. Frederick C. Thayer of Waterville, Grand Wednesday Evening., May 3d. Charles B. Leathers, S. S. Standard Bearer of the Grand Encampment Walter A. Flanders, J. S .Maine Council of the Order of High Priest U. S., was received in similar form. Fred E. Avery, Tyler hood met at 7 p. m., the President Albert George E. Corson, General Grand High M. Penley of Auburn, presiding. At the regular communication of the Priest U. S., was also present as a visitor. lodge February 16, 1916, the above named Twenty-one High Priests from all parts Twenty-two of the 23 commanderies were officers were installed into their respective of the state received the Order. represented. stations by Wor. Bro. Daniel B. Packard, The following officers were elected: Graud Commander Littlefield presented Past Master of the lodge. After the instal President—Albert M. Penley, Auburn. an able and interesting address which was lation of the officers, except the Secretary, Sen. Vice Pres —James E. Parsons, Lubec. received with applause. the newly elected and installed Worshipful J. Vice Pres.—Tas. H. Witherell, Oakland. Treas.—Convers E. Leach, Portland. The reports of the other Grand Officers Master, Freeman C. Hersey, installed Dan Rec.—Stephen Berry, Portland. were received and referred to committees. iel B. Packard, Secretary, complimenting Mas. of Cer.—Wilbur A. Patten, Portland. him upon his long and faithful service as Conductor—Lester M. Andrews, Oakland. The Report on Returns showed 5,767 Worshipful Master, after having filled nearly Steward—Frank J. Cole, Bangor. members, 329 knighted, 116 deaths. Warder—Warren C. King, Portland. all of the subordinate offices in the lodge, Tne following Grand Officers were elected: Chaplain—Rev. Ashley A. Smith, Bangor. and for the fourth year in succession, enter Gr.