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MASONIC TEMPLE, PLEASANT RIVER LODGE NO. 163
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Grand Lodge of Maine 1956 Special Communication
Brownville, Maine
September 17, 1955.
A Special Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge was held at Brownville for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Hall of Pleasant River Lodge, No. 163.
The Grand Lodge was opened in ample form in an adjoining apartment of their hall.
PRESENT:
Paul L. Powers, M. W. Grand Master
Aubrey L. Burbank, R. W. Deputy Grand Master
Royal L. Cleaves, R. W. Senior Grand Warden
Harold W. Blaisdell, R. W. Junior Grand Warden
Harry S. Grindall, as R. W. Grand Treasurer
Convers E. Leach, as R. W. Secretary
Rev. Malcolm A. MacDuffie, W. Grand Chaplain
Norman W. Lindquist, W. Grand Marshal
B. Glen McGee, W. Grand Senior Deacon
Earle B. Porter, W. Grand Junior Deacon
Walter F. Townsend. W. Grand Steward
Granville C. Gray, as W. Grand Steward
Alpheus G. Dyer, W. Grand Sword Bearer
William A. Levensalor, as W. Grand Standard Bearer
Harry D. Davis, W. Grand Pursuivant
Merrill R. Kittredge, as W. Grand Pursivant
Henry Doherty, Bro. Grand Tyler
P. F. Thombs, Architect
A committee of Pleasant River Lodge waited upon the Grand Lodge and announced that their lodge
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was opened in the main hall, and was ready to receive the M. W. Grand Lodge, whereupon the procession was conducted to the hall, Grand Honors extended, and the Grand Lodge Officers assumed their stations.
The ceremony of dedication was conducted in ancient form by the Grand Master with the assistance of the brethren.
The Grand Master addressed the brethren briefly, and the Grand Lodge retired and was closed in due form.
In addition to those above mentioned, there were present:
James O. McKeen, R. W.. D. D. G. M. 5th District
John H. Annis, R. W. D. D. G. M 7th District
Howard H. Written, R. W. D. D. G. M 12th District
Nathaniel A. Gilpatrick, R. W. D. D. G. M 14th District
Granville C. Gray, M. W. Past Grand Master
Alvoid E. Cushman, R. W. Past Senior Grand Warden
Harold L. Gerrish, R. W. Past Senior Grand Warden
George R. Caswell, R. W. Past Senior Grand Warden
LEWMAN B. SOPER, R. W. Past Senior Grand Warden
Harry S. Grindall, R. W. Past Junior Grand Warden
Arthur W. Stockbridge, R. W. Past Junior Grand Warden
Wesley L. Oxton, R. W. Past Junior Grand Warden
Clifford H. M. Perry, R. W. Past Junior Grand Warden
There were 45 lodges represented, 31 of this Jurisdiction and 14 Lodges of other Grand Jurisdictions with 62 members of Pleasant River Lodge.
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MASONIC TEMPLE, RALPH J. POLLARD LODGE NO. 217
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Grand Lodge of Maine 1956 Special Communication
Orrington, Maine,
September 24, 1955.
A Special Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge was held at Orrington on Saturday, September 24, 1955, for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Hall of Ralph J. Pollard Lodge, No. 217.
The Grand Lodge was opened in ample form in an adjoining apartment of their hall at 4.00 o'clock, P. M.
Present:
Paul E. Powers, M. W. Grand Master
Aubrey E. Burbank R. W. Deputy Grand Master
Royal E. Cleaves, R. W. Senior Grand Warden
Harold W. Blaisdell, R. W. Junior Grand Warden
Carroll W. Keene, as R. W. Grand Treasurer
Convers E. Leach, R. W. Grand Secretary
Rev. Ernest Heywood, W. Grand Chaplain
Alpheus G. Dyer, as W. Grand Marshal
B. Glen McGee, W. Grand Senior Deacon
Charles E. Crossland, as W. Grand Junior Deacon
Parker R. Jacoby, W. Grand Steward
Walter F. Townsend, W. Grand Steward
Merrill R. Kittredge, as W. Grand Sword Bearer
Harry S. Grindall, as W. Grand Standard Bearer
George R. Caswell, as W. Grand Pursuivant
James A. Sanker, as W. Grand Pursuivant
Henry Doherty, Bro. Grand Tyler
Wilfrid Twemblay, Bro. Grand Organist
Raymond W. Collins, Architect
A committee of Ralph J. Pollard Lodge waited upon the Grand Lodge and announced that their
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Lodge was opened in the main hall, and was ready to receive the M. W. Grand Lodge, whereupon the procession was conducted to the hall, Grand Honors extended, and the Grand Lodge Officers assumed their stations.
The ceremony of dedication was conducted in ancient form by the Grand Master with the assistance of the brethren.
The Grand Master addressed the brethren briefly and the Grand Lodge retired and was closed in due form.
In addition to those above mentioned, there were present:
Carroll W. Keene, M. W. Past Grand Master
Charles E. Crossland, M.W. Past Grand Master
Ralph J. Pollard, M.W. Past Grand Master
William A. Levensalor, R. W. Past Senior Grand Warden
Harry E. Rowe, R.W. Past Senior Grand Warden
George R. Caswell, R.W. Past Senior Grand Warden
Harry S. Grindall, R.W. Past Junior Grand Warden
Wesley L. Oxton, R.W. Past Junior Grand Warden
James A. Sanker, R.W. Past Junior Grand Warden
Clifford H. M. Perry. R.W. Past Junior Grand Warden
Merrill R. Kittredge, R.W. Past Junior Grand Warden
Eugene B. Hamilton, R.W. Past Deputy Grand Master, Massachusetts
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CORNER STONE MASONIC HALL, CORNER STONE LODGE NO. 216
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Grand Lodge of Maine 1956 Special Communication
Portland, Maine
October 1, 1955.
A Special Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge was held at Portland on Saturday, October 1, 1955, for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Hall of Corner Stone Lodge, No. 216.
The Grand Lodge was opened in ample form in an adjoining apartment of their hall at 4.00 o'clock P. M.
PRESENT:
Paul L. Powers, M. W. Grand Master
Earle D. Webster, as R. W. Deputy Grand Master
Royal L. Cleaves, R. W. Senior Grand Warden
Harold W. Blaisdell, R. W. Junior Grand Warden
Clark D. Chapman, as R. W. Grand Treasurer
Convers E. Leach., R. W. Grand Secretary
Warren Moses, W. Grand Chaplain
Norman W. Lindquist, W. Grand Marshal
Henry R. Gillis, as W. Grand Senior Deacon
Earle B. Porter, W. Grand Junior Deacon
John W. Peterson, as W. Grand Steward
Austin A. Alden, as W. Grand Steward
Alpheus G. Dyer, W. Grand Sword Bearer
Nathaniel A. Gilpatrick, as W. Grand Standard Bearer
M. Donald Gardner, as W. Grand Pursuivant
George R. Caswell, as W. Grand Pursivant
Wesley L. Oxton, as Bro. Grand Tyler
Richard E. Lewis, Bro. Grand Organist
Percy McMannus, Architect
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A committee of Corner Stone Lodge waited upon the Grand Lodge and announced that their lodge was opened in the main hall, and was ready to receive the M. W. Grand Lodge, whereupon the procession was conducted to the hall, Grand Honors extended, and the Grand Lodge Officers assumed their stations.
The ceremony of dedication was conducted in ancient form by the Grand Master with the assistance of the brethren.
The Grand Master addressed the brethren briefly, and the Grand Lodge retired and was closed in due form.
After a very fine dinner, an entertainment was enjoyed by all present. There were 38 Lodges represented.
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MASONIC TEMPLE, RISING VIRTUE LODGE NO. 10 ST. ANDREW'S LODGE NO. 83
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Grand Lodge of Maine 1956 Special Communication
Bangor, Maine
October 14, 1955.
A Special Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge was held at Bangor, for the purpose of re-dedicating the Masonic Hall of Rising Virtue Lodge No. 10, and St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 83.
The Grand Lodge was opened in full form in an apartment of the Temple.
Present:
Paul L. Powers, M. W. Grand Master
Aubrey L. Burbank, R. W. Deputy Grand Master
Royal L. Cleaves, R. W. Senior Grand Warden
Harold W. Blaisdell, R. W. Junior Grand Warden
George W. Haskell, as R. W. Grand Treasurer
Convers E. Leach, R. W. Grand Secretary
Rev. Ernest Heywood, W. Grand Chaplain
Norman W. Lindquist, W. Grand Marshal
B. Glen McGee, W. Grand Senior Deacon
Wesley L. Oxton. as W. Grand Junior Deacon
Parker R. Jacoby, W. Grand Steward
George R. Caswell, as W. Grand Steward
Lewman B. Soper, as W. Grand Sword Bearer
William A. Levensalor, as W. Grand Standard Bearer
Fred J. Lowell, as W. Grand Pursuivant
Arthur A. Stockbridge, as W. Grand Pursivant
Henry Doherty, Bro. Grand Tyler
Wilfrid Tremblay, Bro. Grand Organist
Robert L. Drinkwater, Architect
Clyde Jones, Charles Metcalf, Royce B. Allen and Earle Bailey, Quartette.
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A committee waited upon the Grand Lodge and announced that the Lodges were ready to receive the Grand Lodge whereupon the procession was conducted to the main hall, the public Grand Honors extended and the Grand Officers assumed their stations.
The ceremony of dedication was conducted in ancient form by the Grand Master with the assistance of the brethren, after which the following program was presented:
History of the Temple reconstruction.
Introduction of Distinguished Guests:
Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter, Orvis W. Bonney.
Grand Master of the Grand Council, George J. Lackedy.
Grand Commander of Grand Commandery, Nelson B. Camick.
Active Member of the Supreme Council, A. A. S. R., Donald S. Higgins.
Each of whom responded with brief remarks.
After remarks by the M. W. Grand Master, the Grand Lodge retired and was closed in ample form.
In addition to those previously mentioned there were present:
Ervin E. J. Lander, M. W. Past Grand Master
Robert C. Carter, R. W. D. D. G. M.
John H. Annis, R. W. D. D. G. M.
E. Fair Elwell, R. W. D. D. G. M.
Robert H. Josselyn, R. W. D. D. G. M.
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Philip G. Tingley, R. W. Past Senior Grand Warden
Elbert G. Moulton, R.W. Past Junior Grand Warden
Merton E. Leech, R.W. Past Junior Grand Warden
Merrill R. Kittredge, R.W. Past Junior Grand Warden
Clifford H. M. Perry, R.W. Past Junior Grand Warden
George F. Peabody, R.W. Past Junior Grand Warden
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MASONIC TEMPLE, ORCHARD LODGE NO. 215
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Grand Lodge of Maine 1956 Special Communication
Old Orchard, Maine,
December 3, 1955.
A Special Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge was held at Old Orchard, for the purpose of dedication of the Masonic Hall of Orchard Lodge, No. 215.
The Grand Lodge was opened in full form in an apartment of the Temple.
PRESENT:
Paul L. Powers, M. W. Grand Master
Aubrey L. Burbank, R. W. Deputy Grand Master
Royal I.. Cleaves, R. W. Senior Grand Warden
Harold W. Blaisdell, R. W. Junior Grand Warden
Benjamin W. Ela, as R. W. Grand Treasurer
Convers E. Leach, R. W. Grand Secretary
Warren Moses, W. Grand Chaplain
Norman W. Lindquist, W. Grand Marshal
Henry R. Gillis as W. Grand Senior Deacon
Lewis T. Brown, as W. Grand Junior Deacon
George A. Elwell, W. Grand Steward
George R. Caswell, W. Grand Steward
Earle D. Webster, as W. Grand Sword Bearer
Roland Cornish, as W. Grand Standard Bearer
John W. Peterson, W. Grand Pursuivant
Nathaniel A. Gilpatrick, as W. Grand Pursivant
Wesley L. Oxton, as Bro. Grand Tyler
Elmer Rand, Bro. Grand Organist
Hubert Standeven, Architect
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A committee waited upon the Grand Lodge and announced that the Lodge was ready to receive the Grand Lodge whereupon the procession was conducted to the main hall, the public Grand Honors extended, and the Grand Officers assumed their stations.
The ceremony of dedication was conducted in ancient form by the Grand Master with the assistance of the brethren, after which the Grand Master addressed the audience. The Grand Officers retired and the Grand Lodge was closed in ample form.
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