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Visitations in Maine.
Among the most delightful experiences of a Grand Master are his visitations to lodges within his own Grand Jurisdiction. Such visitations include district meetings, as aforementioned, receptions, installations, and degree work. It has been my privilege to install the officers of seven lodges and to participate in several others. It has also been my privilege to raise six brethren to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason, my brother-in-law and my nephew being numbered among them.
Visitations within the state required traveling in excess of 7,000 miles, and every mile records a happy memory.
A record of visitations will be recorded in Appendix B of this report.
Visitations Outside Maine.
Fraternal relations have been strengthened in recent years through a stepped-up program of visitations between Grand Jurisdictions. It has been my happy privilege to accept invitations from New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New Brunswick, Vermont, Toronto, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut and South Carolina. This Grand Lodge was also represented at Nova Scotia by our Deputy Grand Master. It is with regret that circumstances prevented our acceptance of certain other invitations.
Such visitations are of much more value than the social enjoyment which naturally accompanies them. They serve to broaden a Grand Masters thinking and enlarge his capabilities.
I have been called upon to address the brethren on several of these occasions, and further requests are being received for future engagements.
Drummond Medal — Dr. L. Wade Temple.
At a recent visit to the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, it was my privilege in behalf of this Grand Lodge, to present the Josiah Hayden Drummond Medal to the Grand Master of So. Carolina, M. W. Brother L. Wade Temple. M. W. Brother Temple has distinguished himself in Masonic circles throughout the East. Not only has he been a devout scholar
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of Masonry, but has endeavored to live by and practice its tenets. He is highly respected by all with whom he comes in contact and is well deserving of this outstanding recognition. I trust that my action will meet with your wholehearted approbation.
outstanding masonic events attended.
It is sometimes very difficult to single out the most outstanding events in a year so full of activity. Time would not allow us to relate the many unusual and pleasant experiences which have now become history in the several lodges. I will therefore confine myself to a very few of the most outstanding.
Several lodges have observed their 100th Anniversaries during the year with great success, but among the most outstanding of these was that of St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 83, of Bangor, which celebration was held on October 19, 20 and 21. Among the many unusual and enjoyable features of this celebration was the degree work in the Master Masons degree as presented by the Kilwinning Club of Boston, Massachusetts. As the name would indicate, this club is composed of brethren of Scottish blood. Complete with Bag-pipes, Drums and Highland dress, this team attracted great attention and favorable comment from the hundreds of brethren who witnessed the work. The program of this Anniversary was most appropriately brought to a close in the observance of religious services at the Hammond St. Congregational Church on Sunday, October 21st, with the Rev. Brother John N. Feaster, of Portsmouth, N. H., as speaker. Much credit is due the several committees for this most successful observance.
On September 14 and 15, I was the guest of the Northeast Shrine Association holding its annual meeting at Portland. A most interesting program was presented, including a colorful parade of many hundreds of Shriners. I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the courtesies extended me on this occasion and I further wish to commend all those in responsible positions, or committees, for the dignified manner in which the entire program was carried out. It was a credit to Shrinedom.
It was my distinct pleasure, on March 5, 1957, in company with R. W. Brother Royal Cleaves and Wor. Brother Richard
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Cookson, to attend the 187th Anniversary of Tyrian Lodge of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Also observed as Past Master's Night, this meeting was held at the Hammond Castle, so-called, outside Gloucester. This castle, built in medieval style, including moat, drawbridge, and towers, is the home of the Hammond family, the makers of the Hammond Organs, and the great hall in which the meeting was held is the so-called living-room of the home. The furnishings are reminiscent of medieval days, many pieces having been imported from the European continent. The environment resulting from this construction and furnishings made for a most interesting and impressive setting for the Master Mason degree.
grand master's reception.
I deem this event to be of such importance that I am pleased to give it separate coverage in this report.
On September 29, 1956, Waterville Lodge, No. 33, held a reception in my honor at the Senior High School Auditorium in Waterville. A host of brethren, friends and associates were in attendance, including many past and present Grand Officers.
A delightful program was arranged by the committee in charge, under the direction of the Worshipful Master, Wor. Bro. James A. Boardman, the principal speaker of the evening being M. W. Brother Charles E. Crossland, Past Grand Master, who incidentally, gave to me the first appointment which I was privileged to hold in this Grand Lodge. M. W. Brother Crossland brought to those in attendance a most inspiring message, and his presence on this occasion was most deeply appreciated.
The members of Waterville Lodge, through their Worshipful Master, presented to me a most distinctive and beautiful Past Grand Master's ring. So distinctive is this ring that there are only three in existence at the present time, the other two having been presented to Past Grand Masters, George F. Giddings and Carroll W. Keene.
Words are inadequate to express my feelings for my own Waterville Lodge. I can only repeat what I have told them
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many times before; that whatever accomplishments I have made in Masonry are the direct result of the training which I received at their hands and the support given me throughout my progress, in Masonry. Before one can reach this exalted station in Masonry, he must first have served his own lodge, and it is therefore they, the brethren of his own lodge, who have laid the foundation of his Masonic life. It is my prayer that I shall never betray the confidence of my brethren of Waterville Lodge. I can only say again, Thank you, for all that you have done for me.
THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.
Another of the highlights in the administration of a Grand Master is the attendance at the Grand Master's Conference held in Washington, D. C, in February of each year.
It was my pleasure to be accompanied this year by Right Worshipful Bro. John M. Littlefield, Deputy Grand Master; Right Worshipful Bro. B. Glenn McGee, Senior Grand Warden; Right Worshipful Brother Earle D. Webster, Grand Secretary; Most Worshipful Bro. Benjamin W. Ela, Past Grand Master; Right Worshipful Brother Philip D. Tingley, Past Senior Grand Warden; Right Worshipful Brother Everett S. Higgins, Past Senior Grand Warden; and Wor. Brother Hillis Ingraham, Past Master of Houlton.
As has been the custom for some years, the Grand Master's Conference opened at the Statler Hotel on Wednesday, February 20, continuing through the 21st.
It was my privilege to deliver a paper on one of the five subjects discussed at this Conference. I was assigned the affirmative position on the question: '' Should Masonic Funeral Services be modified or perhaps eliminated? "
The results of the several questions discussed revealed divided opinions, as might be expected, but since they are not intended as a pattern for Grand Lodges to follow, the exact results of the voting are not given at this time.
Once again, this year, we were the guests of Illustrious Brother Frank S. Land for his traditional breakfast in the Presidential Room of the Statler Hotel. Many members of
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the President's Cabinet, Congressmen and national leaders were guests of honor at this breakfast. Vice President Nixon the principle guest of honor, addressed the gathering briefly as time permitted.
The Annual Meeting of the Masonic Service Association was held on Tuesday, February 19. In the absence of the appointed Chaplain, your Grand Master was requested to deliver the invocation opening this meeting. It was also my privilege to serve on the Finance Committee of this Association.
We were guests of the Grand Secretaries Conference Banquet held on Thursday night, February 21, enjoying very much the fellowship of this meeting.
As has been the custom for many years, we journeyed to Alexandria, Va., on the Anniversary of Washington's Birthday, February 22, to attend the annual meeting of the George Washington Memorial Association. This is always an inspiring experience, as we meet together in that great Shrine erected to the memory of our venerable Brother George Washington. Our contribution to this Association for this year amounted to $1,450 which I was happy to turn over at this meeting.
We were guests at luncheon of the Supreme Council of the Thirty-third degree, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, at the House of the Temple, on Thursday, February 21. This was most enjoyable and we are grateful for the hospitality extended us.
I have not meant to overlook the Grand Master's Banquet as held at the Presidential Ballroom, of the Statler Hotel on February 20. It was our pleasure to listen to an inspiring address by Dr. Milton S. Eisenhower, President of the Johns Hopkins University, and brother of our President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Masonic Week in Washington continues to be of great value to every Grand Master in attendance, as well as to those who may accompany him. Its worth cannot be adequately evaluated in this brief report.
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DISPENSATIONS.
The power invested in the Grand Master to grant dispensations is of so great importance that it demands of him great care and consideration. The number of such dispensations has been held at the lowest possible figure, and strict adherence to the conditions accompanying them has been insisted upon.
There has been a slight decline in the number of requests for out-of-time work, and each one granted has been the result of careful investigation.
A list of dispensations granted is attached hereto under " Appendix C."
REVISION AND AMENDMENTS TO LODGE BY-LAWS.
" Appendix D" of this report will carry a list of By-laws revised and amended, including one original set of By-laws (Brotherhood Lodge), five general revisions, and twenty-four amended By-laws.
As might be expected, the general trend is for increased dues and fees.
No serious conflict with Grand Lodge Constitution has been encountered.
One amendment regarding remission of fees for Clergymen was denied.
Where conflict did exist, adjustments have been made to bring the By-laws into consistency with Grand Lodge Constitution.
RECOMMENDATIONS. RITUAL.
With the revision of our Ritual, as adopted in 1944, and further confirmed in 1946, lodges were given the option of the use of bracketed sections of the lecture work in the Entered Apprentice and Master Mason's degrees, thus affording them the opportunity of eliminating most important and explanatory sections of those lectures. Since that time, we have been spending time, money, and effort in establishing an educational program to bring more Masonic light to our uninformed and
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newly-raised brethren. This seems to me to be most inconsistent. From personal observations and such other information as I have been able to gather, it appears that very few lodges have availed themselves of this opportunity to eliminate those bracketed portions of the lecture work. For this, I am grateful.
By the same provision, as voted in 1944, option was given for the use of a | Wayfarer" in the work of the Master Mason's degree. This is plainly an innovation and adds nothing to the sublimity or the allegory of the Degree. The use of robes, beards, or other such paraphernalia has long been frowned upon by this Grand Lodge. My experience as a former Grand Lecturer, together with information received from our present Grand Lecturer indicates that comparatively few lodges have requested approval or are now using a | Wayfarer."
I therefore recommend that action be taken at this annual communication to remove the brackets from the lecture work in the Entered Apprentice and Master Mason's degrees, thereby making mandatory the entire lecture as contained in the Official Ritual, and to forbid the use of a " Wayfarer " in the work of the Master Mason's degree.
150th anniversary of grand lodge.
In 1970 this Grand Lodge will be celebrating its 150th Anniversary. To what lengths we may wish to go in observing this milestone in the history of this Grand Lodge can not be determined at this time, but we can be reasonably certain that it will involve additional expenditures beyond our normal budget.
I therefore recommend that the Finance Committee of this Grand Lodge be authorized to set aside such sums annually between now and 1970 as may seem expedient in anticipation of this event.
masonic youth Foundation.
Through the action taken by this Grand Lodge in the past two years in recognition of the merits of the Order of DeMolay, we have taken the first step toward assuming a
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rightful responsibility for the future of our youth; for the future of our community, State, and National life, yes, indeed, for the future of Masonry. I am happy with the progress made in this direction, but are we doing all that we can or should be doing?
I am deeply sensible of the position held by this Grand Lodge regarding activities beyond its sphere of influence, but I am wondering if the time has not come when we should recognize the degrading and subversive influences which will inevitably attack our youth should we ignore our responsibility as moral leaders. The moral structure of many nations of this world has fallen into the hands of the unrighteous enemy through default on the part of those who might have saved it. Shall we be a part of such failure by reason of tradition?
With a heart deeply concerned in this matter, I strongly recommend that the Grand Master be authorized to appoint a committee of not less than five members of this Grand Lodge to study the constitutionality and feasibility of the establishment of a Masonic Youth Foundation under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, and to report at the next annual communication.
Conclusion.
"Conclusion." That is the word you have doubtless been waiting to hear.
You have listened patiently to the record of my stewardship as Grand Master, and it is now your privilege and duty to deal with it as you in your wisdom may choose.
I assumed this office a year ago well realizing my shortcomings, but knowing that I would receive the wholehearted co-operation of the brethren of this Grand Jurisdiction. I was not mistaken in this assumption, and without that help I could not have reported the progress as will be indicated by this and other reports. I wish it were possible to thank each of you individually, but I must resort to this means of expressing my heartfelt appreciation to all. If this administration has contributed anything of benefit to the Craft and Masonry in general, I am deeply grateful.
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Special thanks must be given, however, to those to whom it is due. I owe a great debt of gratitude to our Grand Secretary, Right Worshipful Brother Earle D. Webster, who, in his first year in that office, has been a tower of strength to the Grand Master, performing services many times beyond the call of duty. The more that I have loaded upon him, the more gracious he seems to have been. I shall always hold him in deep regard for this service rendered.
Words are not adequate to express my appreciation to the Past Grand Masters who have supported me in every request. Like the Past Masters of a subordinate lodge, they are ever ready to assist their Master in any way possible, and for this generosity I am grateful.
I will not single out any Grand Officer, but rather express to each of them my profound thanks for the support which they have given me. The old adage, that " a chain is only as strong as its weakest link " is forever true, and I am grateful for the chain of friendship which has encircled our staff of Grand Officers—a chain which has borne an occasional strain, as any chain must, but has remained strong.
Finally, may I conclude this report with these words: May the Supreme Architect grant us strength, and a sense of our responsibility, in the building of a Temple, erected to God, within the heart of man.
Respectfully submitted,
AUBREY L. BURBANK, Grand Master.
APPENDIX A. DISTRICT MEETINGS.
| District Date | Place | Host Lodge | |
| 1 | Nov. 30,1956 | Caribou | Caribou Lodge, No. 170 |
| 2 | Nov. 14,1956 | Pembroke | Crescent Lodge, No. 78 |
| 3 | Dec. 20,1956 | Jonesport | Jonesport Lodge, No. 188 |
| 5 | Mar. 9,1957 | Dover-Foxcroft | Mosaic Lodge, No. 52 |
| 6 | Dec. 11, 1956 | Bangor | St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 83 |
| 7 | Jan. 21,1957 | Rockport | St. Paul's Lodge, No. 82 |
| 8 | Dec. 13,1956 | Brooks | Marsh River Lodge, No. 102 |
| 9 | Nov. 26,1956 | Thomaston | Orient Lodge, No. 15 |
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| District Date | Place | Host Lodge | |
| 12 | Nov. 7, 1956 | China | Central Lodge, No. 45 |
| 12 | Nov. 24, 1956 | Oakland | Messalonskee Lodge, No. 113 |
| 12 | Jan. 26, 1957 | Vassalboro | Vassalboro Lodge, No. 54 |
| 14 | Sept. 24, 1956 | Bath | Solar Lodge, No. 14 |
| 16 | Dec. 10, 1956 | Bethel | Bethel Lodge, No. 97 |
| 17 | Jan. 31, 1957 | Portland | Cornerstone Lodge, No. 216 |
| 18 | Jan. 30, 1957 | West Buxton | Buxton Lodge, No. 115 |
| 19 | Feb. 8, 1957 | Alfred | Fraternal Lodge, No. 55 |
| 19 | Apr. 11, 1957 | Sanford | Preble Lodge, No. 143 |
| 20 | Nov. 29, 1956 | Canton | Whitney Lodge, No. 167 |
| 21 | Mar. 12, 1957 | Ellsworth | Lygonis Lodge, No. 40 |
| 22 | Jan. 18, 1957 | Corinna | Parian Lodge, No. 160 |
| 23 | Nov. 12, 1956 | Auburn | Ancient Brothers' No. 178 |
| Auburn | Tranquil Lodge, No. 29 | ||
APPENDIX B.
VISITATIONS May 3, 1956 to May 7, 1957.
1956
May 6 Temple Lodge No. 86, Westbrook, 100th Anniversary. 8 Convers E. Leach's funeral, Portland.
8 Vassalboro Lodge, No. 54, No. Vassalboro, Past Masters' Night.
10 Marsh River Lodge, No. 102, Brooks, Past Masters' Night.
11 Maine Consistory—A. A. S. R., Portland.
12 Ladies' Night, Hiram Lodge, No. 180, So. Portland. 14 Stated Meeting, Waterville Lodge, No. 33, Waterville. 15-16 Grand Lodge of New Hampshire at Manchester.
18 Blood Bank Committee meeting at Winthrop.
19 Ladies' Night, Masonic Bodies of Sanford-Springvale at Sanford. 20-21 Grand Lodge of Rhode Island at Providence.
21 Grand Chapter Reception, O. E. S., Portland.
22 Star in the West Lodge, No. 85, Unity—100th Anniversary.
24 Grand Lodge of New Brunswick at St. John.
26 Portland Rainbow Assembly Installation, Portland.
June 1 Lebanon Lodge, No. 116, Norridgewock, Past Masters' Night. 6 Tremont Lodge, No. 77, Southwest Harbor.
8 Keystone Lodge, No. 80, Solon—Past Masters' Night.
9 Guest at Joint Ceremonial of Anah and Kora Temples, A. A.O. N. M. S., at Bangor. 11 Guest, O. E. S., Clinton.
12-13-14 Grand Lodge of Vermont at Burlington.
19 Warren Lodge, No. 2, East Machias, Past D. D. G. M.'s Night.
21 Negumkeag Lodge, No. 166, Vassalboro, Past Masters' Night.
25 St. George's Lodge, No. 16, Warren. 28 Unity Lodge, No. 58, Thorndike.
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July 7 Rural Lodge, No. 53, Sidney.
13 Council of Deliberation, Augusta.
17-18-19 Grand Lodge of Canada in Ontario, Toronto.
28 Canadian Night, Orchard Lodge, No. 215, Old Orchard.
Aug. 16 Presentation of 50 Year Medal in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
23 Charity Foundation meeting, Hallowell. 26 Divine Service for Masons, New Harbor.
30 D. D. G. M. School, Portland.
31 D. D. G. M. School, Bangor.
Sept. 5 Granville C. Gray's funeral, Brewer.
12 Blood Bank Committee meeting, Scarboro. 14-15 Northeast Shrine Association, Portland.
19 Waterville Rainbow Assembly, Fairfield.
24 14th District Meeting, Bath.
29 Grand Master's Reception, Waterville.
Oct. 1-2-3—4 Grand Lodge of Delaware at Wilmington.
5 Reception for Nathaniel A. Gilpatrick at Richmond.
6 Reception for B. Glen McGee, S. G. W., Norridgewock. 10 Negumkeag, No. 166, Vassalboro—Installation.
12 County Past Masters' Association, Bar Harbor.
13 Constitution of Brotherhood Lodge, No. 218, Portland.
16 School of Instruction, No. Vassalboro. 18 Red Cross of Constantine, Gardiner.
19-20-21 St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 83, Bangor—100th Anniversary.
23 Reception, Norman W. Lindquist, J. G. W., Yarmouth.
26 St. Paul's Lodge, No. 82, Rockport.
27 Maine State DeMolay, Grand Master's Night, Lewiston. 79 Dirigo Lodge, No. 104, Weeks Mills—Installation.
Nov. 1 Ralph J. Pollard Lodge, No. 217, Orrington.
2 Visitation to Shrine Hospital, Springfield, Massachusetts.
2 Reception to Grand Master of Connecticut at Hartford.
7 12th District Meeting, Central Lodge, No. 45, China.
8 First Methodist Church, So. Portland, Men's Club.
9 Kora Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S.—Ceremonial. 12 23rd District Meeting, Auburn.
14 2nd District Meeting, Pembroke.
15 24th District Meeting, Millinocket.
17 Massachusetts Consistory, Claude Leroy Allen Night, Boston. 19-20-21 Grand Lodge of Maryland at Baltimore.
23 Masonic Home meeting, Hallowell.
23 Martha Washington Chapter, O. E. S., Waterville.
24 12th District Meeting, Oakland.
26 9th District Meeting, Thomaston.
27 Northern Star Lodge, No. 28, No. Anson—Past Masters' Night.
29 20th District Meeting, Canton.
30 1st District Meeting, Caribou.
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Dec. 3-4-5 Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia.
10 16th District Meeting, Bethel.
11 6th District Meeting, Bangor.
13 8th District Meeting, Brooks.
17 Waterville Lodge, No. 33, Waterville—Installation.
18 Reception, Fair Elwell, Brooks.
20 3rd District Meeting, Jonesport.
26-27 Grand Lodge of Massachusetts at Boston.
1957
Jan. 2 Mechanic's Lodge, No. 66, Orono—Installation.
4 St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 83, Bangor—Installation.
12 Lebanon Chapter, No. 18, R. A. M., Gardiner—Installation.
14 Brothers' Night, O. E. S., Clinton. 18 22nd District Meeting, Corinna.
21 7th District Meeting, Rockport.
24 Caribou Lodge, No. 170, Caribou—M. M. degree.
28 Bethlehem Lodge, No. 35, Augusta—Installation.
30 18th District Meeting, West Buxton.
31 Masters' and Wardens' Association, 17th District, Portland. 31 17th District Meeting, Portland.
Feb. 1 Conference, Waterville.
5 Harry Rowe's funeral, Ellsworth.
6 St. Omer Commandery, No. 12, Waterville—Inspection.
7 Conference, Waterville.
8 19th District Meeting, Alfred.
12 Conference, Waterville.
13 Conference, Portland.
14 Reception, Harvey Allen, Grand Master Council, Gardiner.
16 York Rite Co-ordination meeting, Augusta.
17-22 Washington Conferences, Washington, D. C. 23 Mt. Lebanon Council, R. & S. M., Oakland.
26 O. E. S., Waterville.
27 Androscoggin Chapter, No. 34, R. A. M., Livermore Falls— Ladies' Night.
Mar. 5 Tyrian Lodge, Gloucester, Mass., 187th Anniversary—Past Masters' Night.
9 5th District Meeting, Dover.
12 21st District Meeting, Ellsworth.
16 York Rite Night, Gardiner.
18 Temple Lodge, No. 25, Winthrop—Installation.
23 Reception, Russell O. Spencer, Grand High Priest, Old Town.
25 Waterville Lodge, No. 33, Waterville—Past Masters' Night.
26 Waterville Lodge, No. 33, Waterville—Trustees.
29 Master Mason and Ladies' Night, Anah Temple, Bangor.
30 District Meeting, Council, R. & S. M., Farmington.
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Apr. 1 O. E. S., Clinton—Installation.
2-3-4 Grand Lodge of Connecticut at Hartford.
5 Lebanon Lodge, No. 116, Norridgewock, Past Masters' Night. 11
19th District Meeting, Sanford—M. M. degree.
16 Finance Committee Meeting—Hallowell.
21 Divine Worship and Memorial Service—Commandery—Belfast.
24-26 Grand Lodge of So. Carolina at Spartanburg.
27 Annual Conclave, State DeMolay—Dover.
27 Spring Ceremonial—Kora Temple—Lewiston.
29 Emeth Chapter—Rose Croix—Augusta.
APENDIX C.
DISPENSATIONS GRANTED.
To permit Lodges to confer degrees in less than required time on candidates in military or connected service, or in case of extreme necessity.
| St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 83, | May 23, 1956 |
| Hancock, Lodge, No. 4, | June 4, 1956 |
| Parian Lodge, No. 160, | June 6, 1956 |
| Cornerstone Lodge, No. 216, | June 20, 1956 |
| Mt. Kineo Lodge, No. 109, | July 25, 1956 |
| Oriental Star Lodge, No. 21, | July 28, 1956 |
| Hiram Lodge, No. 180, | Aug. 3, 1956 |
| Portland Lodge, No. 1, | Dec. 24, 1956 |
| Phoenix Lodge, No. 24, | Mar. 19, 1957 |
| Paris Lodge, No. 94, | Apr. 4, 1957 |
To permit inter-visitation between Lodges of this Grand Jurisdiction and Lodges of other Grand Jurisdictions (with consent of other Grand Jurisdictions):
| Deering Lodge, No. 183, | May 4, 1956 |
| Blazing Star Lodge, No. 30, | May 7, 1956 |
| Deering Lodge, No. 183, | May 19, 1956 |
| Orchard Lodge, No. 215, | June 8, 1956 |
| St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 83, | Sept. 21, 1956 |
| Orchard Lodge, No. 215, | Oct. 16, 1956 |
| Saco Lodge, No. 9, | Oct. 18, 1956 |
| Greenleaf Lodge, No. 117, | Oct. 29, 1956 |
| Greenleaf Lodge, No. 117, | Apr. 4, 1957 |
| Saco Lodge, No. 9, | Apr. 13, 1957 |
| Anchor Lodge, No. 158, | Apr. 13, 1957 |
To ballot upon petition less than four weeks after presentation (by reason of extreme military circumstances):
| Freeport Lodge, No. 23, | Nov. 14, 1956 |
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To work degree upon its own candidate in lodge room of another lodge upon invitation of said other lodge and consent of candidate. (Prompted by extreme circumstances):
Nollesemic Lodge, No. 205, May 4, 1956
To hold special election to fill vacancy caused by declination of previously elected officer:
Richmond Lodge, No. 63, Nov. 9, 1956
To hold Stated Meeting at date other than that provided in By-laws. (Due to lack of quorum on regular night).
Katahdin Lodge, No. 98 Nov. 17, 1956
To hold Annual Meeting at a time other than that stated in By-laws. (Prevented from holding Annual Meeting by reason of severe weather).
Jonesport Lodge, No. 188, Jan. 5, 1957
To call Special Communication for purpose of ballot on waiver of jurisdiction. (Prompted by extreme military circumstances).
Eureka Lodge, No. 84, July 2, 1956
To hold meetings outside its own Lodge hall:
St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 83, Sept. 21, 1956
Vassalboro Lodge, No. 54, Jan. 9, 1957
To take its candidate into District Meeting for degree work; on consent of candidate:
Vassalboro Lodge, No. 54, Nov. 21, 1956
Messalonskee Lodge, No. 113, Jan. 9, 1957
Naval Lodge, No. 184, Mar. 13, 1957
For joint installation with other Lodge:
Felicity Lodge, No. 19, Jan. 7, 1957
Narraguagus Lodge, No. 88, Jan. 23, 1957
To hold meetings in new building before actual completion of building, it having been inspected and approved by the D. D. G. M., and being less than one-half mile from previous location of lodge:
Preble Lodge, No. 143, Dec. 3, 1956
King Solomon's Lodge, No. 61, Mar. 13, 1957
DISPENSATIONS DECLINED.
To confer Fellowcraft and Master Mason degrees upon an Entered Apprentice from a Grand Jurisdiction not recognized by the Grand Lodge of Maine:
Orchard Lodge, No. 215, Aug. 22, 1956
To work degrees in less than required time: (Insufficiant cause).
Bingham Lodge, No. 199, Sept. 28, 1956
Corinthian Lodge, No. 95, Dec. 31, 1957
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