IMPORTANT NOTE While the cover of this volume shows it to be Volume XXXXXI (Ostensibly 51) Part 3 - 2007 It SHOULD HAVE BEEN LABELLED AS Volume XLIX (49) Part 3 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If citing this volume, please be sure to use the Volume 49, Part 3 ONLY THE COVER WAS INCORRECT ALL INTERNAL INFORMATION IS OK! Ed King, Grand Librarian – 3/2015 THE ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Grand Lodge XXXXXI 2007 Part III of Maine HELD AT PORTLAND, MAY 1 & 2, 2007 One copy of this Book of Proceedings and one cd-rom are mailed to the Secretary of every Lodge in the Jurisdiction. They are the property of the Lodge for the use of the Brethren. One copy should be handed to the Worshipful Master of the Lodge as soon as received and the Worshipful Master should arrange for all portions of the address of the Grand Master relating to the procedure, or conduct of the brethren, to be read in open Lodge at an early date. He should delegate a member of the Lodge to study the report of the various committees and other reports and have him bring in a detailed study for discussion in Open Lodge. One copy should be on the Secretary's desk at every meeting. Additional copies will be sent upon request GERALD S. LEIGHTON GRAND MASTER 2007-2008 ELECTED GRAND OFFICERS 2007-2008 APPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS 2007-2008 580 Proceedings of the [May GRAND LODGE OF MAINE, A.F. & A.M. SPECIAL COMMUNICATION A Special Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine, A.F & A.M., was held on Friday, June 30, 2006, for the purpose of conducting a Cornerstone Ceremony at the new Calais Hospital. Grand Lodge was opened at St. Croix Lodge at 11:30 a.m., in due form, by Most Worshipful Harland S. Hitchings, Past Grand Master. The Grand Marshal led a suite of past and present Grand Lodge Officers from the Lodge Hall to the Calais Hospital. The suite consisted of the following officers: M.W. Harland S. Hitchings, P.G.M Grand Master (Acting) R.W. Robert R. Landry Deputy Grand Master R.W. Frank M. Theriault Senior Grand Warden R.W. Randy L. Adams, P.J.G.W. Junior Grand Warden (Acting) R.W. William Case Grand Secretary (Acting) Wor. Brian Clark, Grand Treasurer (Acting) Master, Lewy’s Island Lodge Wor. E. Fritz Day Grand Senior Deacon Wor. Philip E. Hopkins Grand Junior Deacon Wor. Daniel Murphy Grand Steward Wor. Albert Smith Grand Steward R.W. A. James Ross Grand Marshal R.W. John D. Baggett Grand Chaplain R.W. Dwight Whitney, Sr. Grand Chaplain Wor. Leslie Gray Grand Chaplain R.W. David G. Beckett, P.D.D.G.M. Architect (Acting) Wor. Robert D. Chaput Grand Sword Bearer R.W. Lloyd Leighton Grand Standard Bearer Wor. Gordon Glew Grand Pursuivant Wor. Donald Rice Grand Pursuivant Wor. William A. Rush Grand Tyler Wor. Weibley Dean Master, St. Croix Lodge There were in attendance fifty-five Master Masons and a total of One Hundred people. The Acting Grand Master called on R.W. John D. Baggett, who delivered the Invocation. The Architect addressed the Grand Master: “MOST WORSHIPFUL: Having been entrusted with the Superintendence and management of the workmen employed in the construction of this edifice, and having, according to the best of my ability, accomplished the task assigned me, I now return my thanks for the honor of this appointment, and beg leave to surrender up the implements which were committed to my care when the foundation of this fabric was laid, humbly hoping that the exertions which have been made on this 2007] Grand Lodge of Maine 581 occasion will be crowned with your approbation and that of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge.” He then turned the Working Tools over to the Grand Marshal. The Grand Marshal then presented the Working Tools to the Deputy Grand Master, the Senior Grand Warden and the Junior Grand Warden. The Grand Master called upon the Deputy Grand Master to inspect the Corner Stone and make report. He reported that the Corner Stone was square and the Craftsmen had done their duty. The Grand Master then called on the Senior Grand Warden and Junior Grand Warden to each apply their jewel to the Corner Stone and make report. The Senior Grand Warden reported that the Corner Stone was level and the Craftsmen had done their duty. The Junior Grand Warden reported that the Corner Stone was plumb and the Craftsmen had done their duty. At the direction of the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master applied the corn to the Cornerstone, the Senior Grand Warden applied the wine to the Cornerstone and the Junior Grand Warden applied the oil to the Cornerstone and each reported to the Grand Master. The Grand Master called on the Grand Marshal to make his official proclamation, which was accordingly done. The Grand Chaplain delivered a prayer and the Grand Master made his final remarks. Grand Lodge was closed in due form at 1:45 p.m. by M.W. Harland S. Hitchings, the Acting Grand Master. Fraternally submitted, R.W. William Case Acting Grand Secretary 582 Proceedings of the [May GRAND LODGE OF MAINE, A.F. & A.M. SPECIAL COMMUNICATION A Special Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine was held on Saturday, July 15, 2006 at Brunswick, Maine for the purpose of conducting a Cornerstone Ceremony at the new Fire Station at Cooks Corner. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form at 12:20 p.m. by M.W. Gerald S. Leighton in the conference room of the Fire Station. The following Grand Lodge Officers were in attendance: M.W. Gerald S. Leighton Grand Master R.W. Robert R. Landry Deputy Grand Master R.W. Frank M. Theriault Senior Grand Warden R.W. Ralph G. Knowles Junior Grand Warden (Acting) R.W. Lawrence J. Wescott Grand Chaplain R.W. Hollis G. Dixon Grand Secretary R.W. A. James Ross Grand Marshal Wor. Albert L. Smith, III Grand Senior Deacon (Acting) Wor. Andrew E. Matlins Grand Junior Deacon Wor. & Rev. Ronald W. Smith Grand Chaplain Emeritus V.W. Paul A. Adams D.E.R. 14th Masonic District Wor. Loy Mitchell Grand Senior Steward Wor. Phillip E. Hopkins Grand Junior Steward The Town of Brunswick held a Parade, which marched from the Brunswick Naval Air Station to the Fire Station. At the Fire Station, the Fire Department dedicated a new Flag Pole and Memorial in honor of a former Fire Chief. Chief Clark G. Labbe conducted the dedication ceremony. At 1:20 p.m. a procession of officers of the Grand Lodge of Maine was formed by the Grand Marshal and marched to the rear entrance of the Fire Barn where the cornerstone was located. The Architect, Mr. Guy Labrecque, addressed the Grand Master and said: “MOST WORSHIPFUL :-Having been entrusted with the Superintendence and management of the workmen employed in the construction of this edifice, and having, according to the best of my ability, accomplished the task assigned me, I now return my thanks for the honor of this appointment, and beg leave to surrender up the implements which were committed to my care when the foundation of this fabric was laid, humbly hoping that the exertions which have been made on this occasion will be crowned with your approbation and that of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge.” He then presented the Square, Level and Plumb to the Grand Marshal. The Grand Marshal presented the implements to the Deputy Grand Master, the Senior Grand 2007] Grand Lodge of Maine 583 Warden and the Junior Grand Warden. The Grand Master called upon the Deputy Grand Master to inspect the Corner Stone and make report. He reported that the Corner Stone was square and the Craftsmen had done their duty. The Grand Master then called on the Senior Grand Warden and Junior Grand Warden to each apply their jewel to the Corner Stone and make report. The Senior Grand Warden reported that the Corner Stone was level and the Craftsmen had done their duty. The Junior Grand Warden reported that the Corner Stone was plumb and the Craftsmen had done their duty. At the direction of the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master scattered the corn; the Senior Grand Warden poured the Wine and the Junior Grand Warden poured the Oil of Consecration. The Grand Marshal then made his official proclamation. Following the cornerstone ceremony, the Grand Lodge of Maine was closed at 1:50 p.m., in Ample Form by Most Worshipful Gerald S. Leighton, Grand Master of Masons in Maine. Fraternally submitted, Hollis G. Dixon Grand Secretary 584 Proceedings of the [May GRAND LODGE OF MAINE, A.F. & A.M. SPECIAL COMMUNICATION A Special Communication of the Grand Lodge of Maine, A.F. & A.M. was held on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at Warren Lodge No. 2 in East Machias, for the purpose of conducting a Consolidation Ceremony. Lookout Lodge No. 131, of Cutler, and Warren Lodge No. 2, of East Machias, having voted to consolidate with one another, this ceremony was held to complete the Consolidation of the two Lodges. Most Worshipful Gerald S. Leighton, Grand Master of Masons in Maine, opened Grand Lodge in Ample Form at 7:00 p.m., in the anteroom. The Grand Marshal escorted a Suite of Grand Lodge Officers into the lodge room where they were individually introduced and presented to the East. The Grand Master was greeted by Wor. Edward Joy in the East and was accorded the Private Grand Honors by the Brethren.