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Into History from the East of Grand Lodge PAUL F GRAND LODGE OF MASONS IN MASSACH USETTS SPRING 2019 Stepping Into History From the East of Grand Lodge PAUL F. GLEASON Brethren, There are two distinct parts to our practice of Freemasonry: fraternal and esoteric. The fraternal part with its emphasis on brotherhood and service is what makes us the world’s greatest fraternity – united by the ritualistic and symbolic actions we pursue behind tyled doors. We enjoy the friendship and mutual support of our Craft and share it with each other and our families. Ritual and symbolism unite Masons around the world joining us “…into one sacred band, or Society of Friends and Brothers, among whom no contention should ever exist…” On March 9 of this year, Massachusetts Masons enjoyed a rare opportunity to view and participate in an excellent demonstration of Masonic ritual as our Grand Lodge hosted a One Day Class. At the end of the day, 140 men were raised to the Sublime Degree and joined our ranks. That’s 140 new Masons to swell our officer lines and contribute to the efforts of our lodge committees! What a joy and pleasure it was to view all three degrees exemplified by some of the best ritualists in our jurisdiction! Chaired by R.W. Alfredo Canhoto, the Class Committee of over 100 brethren (100!) organized and achieved the activities normally conducted in conventional classes – even including brief Lodges of Instruction. Statistically speaking, 67 different lodges from 28 districts sent candidates (includ- ing three sets of brothers) who were entered, passed, and raised by 53 degree workers. Really impressive! Personally, I was privileged to raise my son Arthur to the Sublime Degree at the conclusion of this very special day. Brethren, believe me when I say that all of the feelings fathers describe in raising their sons came true that day! The day was a most enjoyable and memorable experience for me as I hope it was for everyone - especially the candidates – who were present. I express my personal appreciation to the Class Committee for their labors and skill that they devoted to this outstanding effort for our Craft. Thank you! Cordially & Fraternally, Paul F. Gleason Grand Master ® VOL. 37, NO. 1: SPRING 2019 Magazine of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts STEPPING INTO HISTORY Preserving History 8 One Item At A Time 9 Brothers of Inspiration 15 Rt. Wor. Graeme Marsden 10 Remarks from the Feast of St. John 8 Brother Thurgood Marshall 11 16 12 Hidden Heroes Masonic Secretaries Association Rt. Wor. Dr. John Hart 13 17 of Massachusetts 14 Rt. Wor. Lucius Robinson Paige 21 St. Edoüard Lodge One Day Class Wor. Ezekiel Bates 14 21 Fills Grand Lodge 15 Bro. Rudyard Kipling 27 On Social Media Lodge in Focus: Revitalized Logos 16 30 Montgomery Lodge REGULAR FEATURES Lodge & District News 3 The Prodigal Mason 19 Chaplain’s Column 4 Craftbook 20 Grand Lodge Quarterly Communication 5 Ask the Grand Lecturers 20 News from the Overlook 18 Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts MW Paul F. Gleason History: Then and Now TROWEL Staff History is a funny Executive Editor place. Every day, scholars Lee H. Fenn all over the world cast his- tory in a different light, Design and Production attempting to change the Kevin J. Papierski way we see these figures. While solid in fact, history Copy Editor Brian McHale is often fluid in opinion. It is hard to remember Consulting Editor that World War I wasn’t Robert W. Williams III World War I until World Editorial Staff War II. The War to End All Stephen C. Cohn Wars disappeared when David P. Newcomb another war broke out. The war itself started and ended, Richard Thompson the name changed, and the way we understood history Office Staff changed along with it. George S. Fontana However, in Freemasonry, there is a constancy. The Helena M. Fontana experience of initiation, the process of becoming a Information Officer Mason, is now as it was then. Bros. Washington, Revere, Elliot Chikofsky LaFayette, Warren, Dawes, Franklin, and others all Photographers enjoyed the same experience as those who attended the Marcus Griep, Joshua Mantello, Joe Raviele, recent One Day Class or were initiated through a Lodge. Allan R. Sinclair, Bob Wallace When we step into that history, when we become Masons, we know certain personal elements about the Editorial Board: Masons of the past and their impact upon our world that Paul F. Gleason, Stephen H. Burrall, Jr., the scholars cannot understand. For example, while I do Jeffrey L. Gardiner, Donald G. Hicks, Jr., David A. Libby not know the history of the oath of Federal Employees, E-mail all stories to Executive Editor: “I, _, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will [email protected] support and defend the Constitution of the United States Telephone: 617-401-7587 against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obli- Address Changes for Massachusetts lodge members, gation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose and notifications of deaths should be sent to the individ- of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge ual’s lodge secretary, and not to Trowel Magazine. the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So All other inquiries should be sent to the Grand Sec- help me God,” I do know that it rings familiar. retary’s Office, Masonic Building, 186 Tremont Street, Having that connection to the Founding Fathers, and Boston MA 02111 many other men of that and other ages, carries a promise E-mail: [email protected] and a responsibility. It means that every Mason has the Grand Lodge telephone: 617-426-6040 basic tools to help him strive to maintain and foment the Grand Lodge web page: www.MassFreemasonry.org same principles of the great Masons of the past. Trowel prefers electronic submissions and will accept While scholars view and review history, Masons unsolicited articles, with the right to edit and use when make history every day. Most of us are not Washingtons space permits. Articles and pictures, unless specified, or Reveres, but with our families, in our neighborhoods, become the property of the magazine. Submitters are in our places of work, we are part of the Masonic fabric requested to provide name, address, phone number, e-mail, that creates the history for the future to ponder. and Masonic lodge, if any. Fraternally, Lee H. Fenn Trowel Magazine is an official publication of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, A.F. & A.M. © 2015: all rights reserved. Published quarterly for members of Massachusetts lodges. Subscriptions for brethren of other Jurisdictions and non-Masons are $6.00 for one year, $10.00 for two years, and $12.00 for three years in the U.S. DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE only; other countries add $5.00 per year. Mailed at standard A special rates, prepaid at Manchester NH. Printed in U.S.A. JULY 14, 2019 ISSN 2372-5710 2 GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTS FRATERNITY News Events News & Events continues on page 22 Aleppo Opens New Museum Room Aleppo Shrine held the Grand Opening of its new Museum Room at their Ceremonial this year. The room is the culmination of the Aleppo Archives Project and houses a collection span- ning Aleppo’s 137 year history. The Museum Room will be open during major Shrine events and by special request. The collection is always growing, so if you have anything from Aleppo over the years, Shrine related in general, or something at your lodge that needs a new home, please reach out to our Historian, John Wilder at [email protected], or to Aleppo’s main office. We are happy to receive any dona- tions of memorabilia, photos, and even stories so that Nobles for years to come can appreciate them as part of our history. -Bro. John Wilder, Aleppo Shrine Historian On Lodge night, Bro. Danny Mehigin, Greg Kalajian, and Bro. Thomas Breadmen Of Mount Olivet “Mike” DeWitt take a delivery for St. Paul’s food pantry in Cambridge. The “Breadmen” of Mount Olivet Lodge in Cambridge supports charities on an ongoing basis: St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Cambridge, St Francis House in Boston, and the Lynn Shelter System in Lynn. Mount Olivet volunteers distribute bread, pas- tries, and baked goods to feed the needy, courtesy of Greg Kalajian and company at Whole Foods in Fresh Pond Mall. The Project is in its third year, with pickups on Wednesday and Friday nights, for deliveries on Thursday and Saturday mornings. Seeing needy folks receiving this support, and their smiles, is the best part of this import- ant work. -Bro. Mike DeWitt Grand Master’s Appeal Correction n the Winter 2018-2019 issue of 15th Masonic District Past Converse Lodge The Harvard Lodge Trowel, the following donors Masters’ Association Corinthian Lodge Heath L. Verburg Iwere incorrectly included in the John W. Alden, Jr. Peter M. Culbertson Roger W. Waugh Sr $286-$499 giving tier. They Amity-Mosaic Lodge James R. Franklin West Roxbury-Dorchester should have been listed in the Kenneth M. Andrews Golden Rule Lodge Lodge Rookie Association $500-$999 category. We apolo- Ronald K. Bart Republican Lodge Worshipful Masters’ gize for the error. Budleigh Lodge Tahattawan Lodge Association of SE MA TROWEL ■ SPRING 2019 3 25 Years Of Blessings in Masonry by Rt. Wor. & Rev. Matthew Wissell, Grand Chaplain arch marked my 25th year as a Master Mason. I events I have had the honor of being able to attend have spent the time immersed in the Fraternity. I vary from Lodge Anniversaries, to laying corner- Mhave served in many different lodges and appendant stones, to dedicating statues, and preaching at King’s bodies.
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