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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2015
freemason
Grand Lodge of Rhode Island Established 1791
Volume Forty One, Issue Three
BROTHER
GEORGE
WASHINGTON
JOINS
RHODE ISLAND
MASONS AT
FORT ADAMS
NEWPORT
SEE STORY ON PAGE 4
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October/November 2015
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they did 30 or 40 years ago. Many lodges are seeing a decline in
membership, attendance at meetings, and less participation. It is
up to all of us, each and every one to work at fixing this so that
we leave the Craft strong for our children and grandchildren. Try
a couple of things for me, and let’s see if there are any positive
results. Speak to not only candidates but to all of the newer
members in the Lodge and be genuinely interested in what they
have to say. Smile at everyone, if you had a tough day leave it at
home, be cordial and friendly, try to learn names and use them.
Everyone likes to be called by name, it truly is sweet music to a
person’s ears. Lastly pay attention to the opinions and
suggestions of others even if you don’t think they merit your
consideration.
Brother Raymond E. Hassell
Most Worshipful Grand Master
Greetings my Brothers,
I’m not sure where it went or exactly how it happened but
summer, our time of rest and relaxation is long gone and fall is
upon us. Next we will be shoveling snow and I certainly hope it
will not be as much as last year! A few years ago I bought a
snow blower and did not have too use it to many times, but that
was ok, I thought of it as insurance against the snow, however
this past winter I used it quite often and even my grandson
became an expert with it and I am lucky he did.
The Grand Lodge Picnic was a huge success this year with over
330 adults and another 50 children, Rainbow girls and DeMolay
boys in attendance. We continued the format started last year by
M∴W∴Chip Hallstrom, PGM by using a caterer so that our
brothers could enjoy the picnic instead of doing all the cooking
and serving. There were also many lodge and district picnics,
cookouts, clambakes and a steak fry or two this past summer.
We sure know how to enjoy the nice weather!
Moving toward the Semi-Annual meeting, and well into my term
as your Grand Master, I can’t help but compare the guidance of
the Craft to the real world of business. Many of you know that I
am a small business owner here in the City of East Providence,
having owned and operated the family auto and truck repair shop
since 1980, after having worked in it since 1964. The auto
industry has changed so much that Henry Ford and all of his
peers would roll over in their graves if they knew what has
happened. Cars that talk, park themselves, battery powered
electric and cars that now drive by themselves. In order to be
successful in business we have had to keep up with the changing
trends, learn new skills and be able to adapt.
How about the Craft? Have we changed over the last 50 or 100
years? Many of the major employers in a variety of industries
were Masons and if you wanted to work there you joined the
Craft. It was an important part of society. In most families, the
man was the wage earner and the wife stayed home to take care
of children. Today the young men interested in Masonry have a
different agenda. Most have researched who we are and what we
do, know more about Masonry then many of our long time
members who have a tendency to take Masonry for granted.
They feel cheated if they don’t believe they are getting their
monies worth. Today both the husband and wife work, they have
little free time and we expect them to spend some of it at the
Lodge. We have to make that time valuable for them or they
won’t be coming for long.
There are some Lodges that have this figured out and do a great
job with it, however some Lodges continue to operate the way
I can tell you that although we are small, Masonry in Rhode
Island does some big things. Having had the opportunity to visit
other Grand Jurisdictions and listen to reports and charity
donations, mergers, budget numbers and just plain Masonry in
general, we don’t take a back seat to anyone. The problems we
all face are universal, membership, funds to run our buildings, the
age of many of our buildings and the work needed to keep them
up, the cost of insurance and taxes and the list goes on and on.
Numbers wise we do not match up to larger jurisdictions, but if
you compare percentages, we are in better shape than many
larger states. This is because of you, my Brothers. The
dedication and effort you put forth for our Craft is beyond
compare.
My first Grand Master’s visitation has been completed and having
had to write this article a few weeks before it happened, I’m
hoping it was also a success. Thanks to Collegivm Lvminosvm
for hosting the visitation and to the Craftsman’s Club at St. John’s
Lodge No. 1 Portsmouth for hosting the barbeque luncheon.
Since the my last message, Lynn and I have had the opportunity
to travel with the Illustrious Potentate Glen Medeiros and Lady
Kerry to Houston, Texas for Shrine Imperial Session, the Grand
Lodge of Canada in Ontario, Northeast Grand Masters’
Conference in New Hampshire and York Rite Sovereign College
in Louisville, Kentucky, where I had the pleasure to watch
M∴W∴Dennis Pothier, PGM, and Most Illustrious Past Grand
Master Gene Thibeault receive the Order of the Purple Cross.
Congratulations to both of you!
Fraternally,
Raymond E. Hassell
Grand Master
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Revolutionary War Festive Board
R∴W∴Stephen T. McGuire, DGM
R∴W∴David Lavery, Grand Historian
The smell of the sea, the squawk of sea birds, and the squeaking
of a sailing vessel's lines are all well known to us here in Rhode
Island. During the Tall Ships festival in the summer, we may see
square-rigged vessels breaking the horizon. On July 8th, 2015
there was something that we haven't quite experienced before, a
celebration of the preparations for American Independence, with
the French Frigate that brought Major-General Lafayette back to
Washington in 1780. On this warm summer evening in July over
80 Freemasons, from all over New England came to share in that
ancient tradition, the festive board. This is the first recorded
Table Lodge ever held within the Fort named in 1799 for then
President John Adams. As dinner preparations were under way,
the day’s events in the Fort were finishing up and the historical
interpreters (re-enactors) who were staying overnight in the Fort
were beginning to wind down. Quite a few were Masons, and we
were invited over to partake a small aperitif with the Connecticut
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Light Dragoons 2 Regiment Commander, Brother Salvatore
Tarantino. A small band with a couple more brothers strummed,
beat, and bowed a few old songs as the dinner guests formed in
the North Casemate. A singular tall man with a strikingly familiar
visage sat alone outside the casemate, perhaps reflecting on the
congregation of French members of Le Régiment Bourbonnais
and with other continental soldiers. Perhaps he was reflecting on
his hopes for the evening or for what we refer to as the American
Revolution.
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The news that a new French
fleet would come bearing
French regiments was the
top
secret
mission
of
L’Hermione and her special
passenger and exactly what
General Washington had
hoped to receive. The replica
of this vessel is a symbol of
the hope for liberty by the aid
of French forces. Newport
had finally been retaken but
New York City remained in
the enemies hands. Here he
was himself, General George
Washington, as portrayed by
Brother Dean Malissa, aloof
and contemplative after a long day. Brother Dean is the official
Mount Vernon Estate interpreter of George Washington and an
exceptional mixture of accomplished actor and scholar who
brings to life the current historically-accurate body of knowledge
related to him. Although Washington himself would not greet
Lafayette when L’Hermione arrived, nor arrive in Newport to
greet the L’Hermione when she returned, he joined the
celebrations of her return this year.
The Master of Lafayette lodge, Right Worshipful Robert Drisko,
opened a lodge of Entered Apprentice once all non-Masons were
expunged from the casemate. He was aptly assisted by the
Worshipful Master of Washington Lodge, Brother Brandt Evans,
and the Master of Mt. Vernon Lodge, Brother T.J. Varrone,
serving the columns of the north and south as Wardens. After
our due reverence was given to the deity by Right Worshipful
Ken Phillips, and the lights opened by the Grand Master of
Ceremonies, Right Worshipful Elliot R. Greene, the Lodge of
Entered Apprentice was declared open.
The Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Stephen T. McGuire,
bringing the fraternal greetings for the Grand Lodge of Rhode
Island and our current Grand Master, welcomed all for a most
unusual feast. As such the first volley was prepared at the order
of the Master. Acting as a “powder monkey”, brother Dave
Lavery loaded the cannons, but instead of bit of “strong powder”
(red wine) the charge was of an old colonial porter recipe. Dave
offered this brew made with English ingredients and a special old
strain of yeast (Brettanomyces Claussenii) that gave it the twang
it would have picked up from time in old barrels. The first toast,
given by the Deputy Grand Master himself, was:
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sold raffle tickets to offset the cost of the event. Several brothers
donated an exceptional array of Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey,
Bourbon Whiskey, Cognac, and even a basket of wines. A
special thank you is given to Lafayette Lodge No. 47, St. Paul’s
Lodge No. 14, and Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 4 for their generous
contributions toward this event and its setup. Between each
toast, as the sun set on the bay, we dined on five courses of food
provided by the Gourmet Catering Company of Warwick. In the
candlelight of the casemate, where once Brenton Point Battery
had fired on the 1778 fleet of Count d'Estaing at the Battle of
Rhode Island, we experienced what it was like to converse with
His Excellency and dine in the company of Masons and
Continental soldiers as colonial era music drifted along in the
background. As the evening wore down His Excellency, General
Washington, provided some thoughts to all on the evening. As
Master of Lafayette Lodge, R∴W∴Bob presented His Excellency
with the replica of the apron presented to General Washington by
the Marquis de Lafayette.
1. To our MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER and the
Grand Lodge.
Following the usual order of battle, the cannons were discharged;
the swords were presented and put to rest, and the proper
exclamation given. The next three times the cannons were
charged and aligned with strong powder through the great
assistance of Brothers: Jeff La Croix, Andrew Daigle and W∴Dan
Titus of St. Paul’s Lodge No.14. The toasts given were as
follows:
2. To the Worshipful Master and Wardens in Attendance.
3. To all Freemasons spread around the Globe but most
especially those who have taken time out of their busy schedule
to be with us tonight.
4. To our ally and Brother, the Major-General Lafayette and the
beautiful frigate L’ Hermione, which brought him to America.
Welcome back to Newport after 235 years.
5. To all Masonic Patriots who have stood tall through all generations and wars, but especially those who provided incredible
fortitude during the American Revolution.
6. To all Veterans and current members of the military of the
United States of America who have defended our freedom from
1776 until today. Tonight in particular, we honor those brothers
who fought for American Independence both as regulars and
militia.
His Excellency brought us back to those days in the early 1780s
when we were on the brink of that miracle year, when the aid of
France's regiments and fleet, they marched from Newport all the
way to victory at Yorktown! He discussed the travails that led us
to cease acting as 13 separate “countries” and move toward
independence from Great Britain together. One of the brief
commentaries that he made was recorded by Brother Patrick
Connor and posted on the website of Harmony Lodge.
Thank you to brothers: R∴W∴Peter Iacobucci, R∴W∴Glenn
Carlson, R∴W∴Gary Kaufman, and W∴Timothy Culhane for
giving these toasts with such fervency and zeal. Throughout the
evening, W∴Marcus Channell of Overseas Lodge No. 40 had
Brother Matthew “Doc” Perry of St. John’s Lodge No. 1 spoke
briefly about the Fort and how many years had passed since a
lodge of Masons had met in the Fort. We all discussed how much
we would look forward to hearing him tell us more about his
museum at the Fort and how operative and speculative Masons
constructed this wonderful example of the vaubanian fortification
system.
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The final toasts of the evening were very
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special as well. The 2 Regiment of
Light Dragoons, who on occasion acted
as General Washington’s guard, was
represented
by
Brothers,
Silvan
Gleissner and Mark Sheldon Sr. They
presented a case donated by their
commander, Captain Sal Tarantino, of
historic aged Madeira from the area
where His Excellency ordered his own
“Pipe of the best Old Wines”. This fine
rich Madeira was a fine compliment to
the key lime pie with berry coulis and
caramel sauce. The final toast was then
made:
7. To all American Presidents, but
tonight, especially to our first President.
To his Excellency, George Washington,
Esq., General and Commander in Chief
of the Armies of the United States of
America! First in War, First in Peace,
and First in the Hearts of His
Countrymen.
the revolution and the construction of
the fort where we shared such
wonderful fellowship.
As evening’s
cloak had long drawn her cloak around
us, we reluctantly agreed that our
refreshment must end and our
happiness sustain us.
The Master
closed the lodge in peace and harmony,
and our hearts carried away that spirit of
the mystic tie cheering in loudly in our
hearts:
VIVAT! VIVAT! VIVAT!
See the related article:
“The Return of L’Hermione and
Our First Grand Master”
On page 7….
RI Grand Assembly
International Order of
Rainbow for Girls
By: Lynn D. Gebler, Supreme Inspector
Rhode Island Rainbow Girls celebrated
the end of summer with our first Grand
Officers’ Day of the year. Hannah
Parisella, daughter of Mark Parisella of
Manchester
Lodge
and
Barbara
Parisella, Past Grand Worthy Advisor,
was initiated into East Greenwich
Assembly by the Grand Officers. The
event was held at Doric Temple with
many guests present including Most
Worshipful Grand Master, Raymond E.
Hassell, and Ronald Ayers, Worthy
Grand Patron.
General Washington stood slowly and
uttered those words so famous to all
who recall how the war lingered on the
shoulders of his officers: “My brothers,
you will permit me to put on my
spectacles, for I have not only grown
gray but almost blind in the service of
my country.” As the hair stood on the
back of our necks, he then pulled out a
small copy of the order of battle to return
the toast. He discharged his cannon,
attended his sword and gave a
commanding exclamation to us all,
which caused all of the brothers in the
room to erupt with applause and
resounding cheers of “Huzzah!”.
The work of the evening was celebration
of those patriots from America and
abroad who served our country during
The Grand Cross of Color luncheon will
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at Chelos
be held November 15
Restaurant on Post Road. Doors will
open at 12:30 PM and the buffet
luncheon will be at 1:00 PM. This is
members only and is an obligatory event
for the members of the Grand Cross of
Color. Invitations will be going out at the
beginning of October to all members. If
you don’t receive yours, please contact
our Supreme Inspector, Lynn D. Gebler,
at rigrandassembly@aol.com.
Just a reminder to all that our girls are
collecting pennies, supplies for the
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troops, Campbell’s product labels,
children’s dress up clothes, and soda
tabs. There will be decorated boxes in
each Masonic Lodge that has a
Rainbow Assembly, to make deposits.
If your Lodge does not have an
Assembly but would like to participate
and help the girls, please let Mom Lynn
know and she will ask the closest
Assembly to make boxes for you. This
way we are able to help others and it
doesn’t even cost anything extra. Thank
you for your help.
Our Grand Faith, Andrea, with the
assistance of a representative from
each Assembly, has planned a cabaret
to raise funds for the scholarship fund.
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It will be held Saturday, November 7 at
the Grand Lodge from 6:00-10:00 PM.
Please support our girls and come and
have a good time. Fun for everyone!
This is an open event, so invite friends
and relatives, especially if you have a
teenage daughter or son so that they
may meet the girls of Rainbow and the
boys of DeMolay.
Gastrique’s
Critique
Thursday, August 27th, marked the
maiden voyage of a group of brothers
whose identity is known only to them
and travel by the name Gastrique,
hence the name of this column. Original
isn’t it! Their identity is as closely a
guarded secret as the original recipe at
Kentucky Fried Chicken but not nearly
as valuable. This band of brothers sole
purpose in life is to eat, drink and be
merry, and oh yeah, critique restaurants.
Placing a microphone inside an olive pit,
another original, we were able to find
out the rules of this elite group. The
rules are there are no rules, except to
elect a new president after every meal
whose duties and responsibilities
mandate him to choose the next date,
time and location of their next adventure
and write a review.
From what I could tell this sophisticated
group of diners were scrupulously
chosen for their refined palate and
extensive
background
in
food
consumption. With barely enough time
to place the microphone for those of you
who ask why no mini camera, I did find
out that the group was traveling to the
“spindle city” and the home of Lizzy
Borden, Fall River, Massachusetts. This
thriving city was the capitol city of textile
weaving in the U.S. in the early 19th
century and heavily influenced by the
Portuguese culture.
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Call of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge
for the State of Rhode Island
and Providence Plantations
Brethren:
The Semi-Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted
Masons for the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations will be held in Freemasons’ Hall, 222 Taunton Avenue,
East Providence, Rhode Island
Saturday, November 21, 2015
For the election of officers and the transaction of such business as shall regularly come before it. Grand Lodge will open
promptly at 1:00 o’clock P.M. Masters and Wardens, or their proxies, are required to attend in business suits and to wear
their official jewels.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
MASONIC GRAND LODGE CHARITIES OF RHODE ISLAND, INC.
Saturday, November 21, 2015
During Grand Lodge Semi-Annual Meeting at approximately 2:00 o’clock P.M. in Freemasons’ Hall, 222 Taunton Avenue,
East Providence, Rhode Island:
Annual Reports of the Chairman, Treasurer and election of new members of the Board of Managers.
Attest:
Signed:
Wyman P. Hallstrom, Jr.
Wyman P. Hallstrom, Jr.
Grand Secretary
Raymond E. Hassell
Raymond E. Hassell
Grand Master
Masters and Wardens of Subordinate Lodges only are entitled to send proxies who must be members of the same Lodge.
CONSTITUTION, Article VII, SECTION 1.7.5: It is the duty of each Subordinate Lodge to be represented at
Communications of the Grand Lodge by its Master and the Wardens or by their proxies.
Printed proxy forms have been furnished to each lodge in the Jurisdiction, one of which will be filled in and signed by the
officer who is appointing the proxy (who must be a member of the same lodge and who shall be entitled to all the rights
and privileges of his constituent, except that of taking rank in the Grand Lodge.) The proxy form will also carry the seal of
the lodge.
We will be voting on a motion to amend the Constitution
Article 1.2.4 Procedure for Election
Now Reads:
1.2.4 Procedure for Election. The election of Grand Officers shall be held on the day of the Semi Annual Communication,
and during the election, no person shall be permitted to be present, except those entitled to vote, elected officers of other
Grand Masonic Bodies in Rhode Island and members of Grand Masonic Bodies in other Jurisdictions. No nomination shall
be made, but each Brother shall deposit his ballot with the name of his candidate hand written thereon. A majority of the
ballots cast shall be necessary for a choice.
To be Removed:
And during the election no person shall be permitted to be present except those entitled to vote, elected officers of other
Grand Masonic Bodies in Rhode Island and members of Grand Masonic Bodies in other Jurisdictions.
Proposed to read:
1.2.4 Procedure for Election. The election of Grand Officers shall be held on the day of the Semi Annual Communication.
No nomination shall be made, but each Brother THAT IS ENTITLED TO VOTE shall deposit his ballot with the name of his
candidate hand written thereon. A majority of the ballots cast shall be necessary for a choice.
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It’s this very culture that brought them to a restaurant called
Caravella, located in the heart of the city. Due to its location,
parking is at a premium and during a weekend night you could
have a wait, so be patient, it’s worth the wait. Once inside the
dining room was clean and unpretentious. We were instantly
greeted and brought to our table where Carmen met us and took
our drink order and dropped off some fresh Portuguese rolls. In
an instant we were drinking some fine wine and home made
Sangria, which the group strongly recommends, and eating
bread. Does it get any better? Once again Carmen returned took
our food order and literally within minutes our dinner arrived at
our table hot and loaded to the rim. The food is authentic
Portuguese cuisine and the batata-frita (French Fries) are to die
for, the best these diners have ever eaten. The food is plentiful
and the prices are very reasonable. Somehow after a few groans
and growls the group found room for dessert and coffee. It’s an
eclectic menu with some real good classic favorites. All in all after
some light belching the group casted their vote and decided that
Caravella was a huge thumbs up!
If you’re ever in the area drop by for lunch or dinner, you won’t be
disappointed. And yes, this reporter has infiltrated the group and
my identity will remain a secret to bring you more stories from
this traveling band of gluttons. The restaurant has a web page.
The Return of L’Hermione
and Our First Grand Master
By: R∴W∴David Lavery, Grand Historian
The Table Lodge celebrated Masonic patriots and the return of
the frigate L'Hermione, which returned to Newport on July 8,
1780. The return to Newport came after a battle on June 7,
1780, when L'Hermione sighted a group of ships south-southeast
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of Montacuk Point on Long Island. The large three-masted ship
among the group turned out to be the British 32-gun frigate HMS
Iris. This was the Continental Navy frigate Hancock that had
been captured and put back into service against them. After
chase, 259 rounds fired from her main battery, ten men killed,
and 37 wounded, she sailed to Newport. Upon arriving on the
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afternoon of June 8 , a small boat carrying the aide of Lafayette,
the chevalier du Rousseau de Fayolle, collided in the fog and
unfortunately killed de Fayolle when he fell and hit his head. He
had been an aide to Lafayette during the Rhode Island
campaign, and another protégé of the duc de Broglie. A letter to
our first Grand Master, Christopher Champlin, from the French
consul in Boston, requests that he render assistance to some of
the officers wounded and in Newport. After another voyage at
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sea, Hermione returned to Newport by June 29 to stay and on
the morning, afternoon, and evening of July 4, 1780 fired 13
cannon shots in the harbor to commemorate the anniversary of
American independence. Ironically the very next day, the British
frigate Iris, which escaped L'Hermione in June, along with the
HMS Guadaluope, would unwittingly join Admiral de Ternay's
group of ships in the Atlantic. The group of ships was the long
awaited arrival of the Expédition Particulière, that Lafayette had
brought secret news of to Washington on L'Hermione! The British
frigates did not receive responses to their signals and
immediately turned away, firing a few rounds at the French ships
in escape. The French almost lost two transports in the heavy fog
that had spread over the Atlantic coast. They decided to head to
Newport, as originally communicated by King Louis XVI, sailing
through the shrouded sea and a large thunderstorm, to finally find
bottom on July 9th. They anchored with Martha's Vineyard to
starboard and Block Island to port, when boats came with news
that Lafayette was in the area and the Hermione was in the
harbor. The French aid had finally arrived. Under town council
resolution, candles were shining in the windows of many houses
facing the designated streets. This was coordinated by a small
group of appointed men, including Colonel John Topham, who
had been raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in the
“American fashion” a month earlier in King David's Lodge of
Newport. Having previously been a “Modern Mason”, he was
obliged to retake the three degrees over two days in June.
The road to Victory at Yorktown began here in Newport. It would
be another year before the combined French and American
forces were prepared to march from Newport, eventually down to
Virginia. Many of our brothers are to be celebrated, for their
courage and fortitude in these dark hours of the war. General
Washington would not relinquish command until December of
1783, as even the defeat of Cornwallis at Yorktown did not yield
a peace treaty from the British crown. Let us remember our
brothers and patriots who helped to bring us that liberty, which
we hold to be our inalienable right.
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This statewide open house is designed
to give visitors an opportunity to learn
about Freemasonry’s history and the
role it has today. As in past open house
events, a major goal of the program is to
inform
interested
men
about
Freemasonry.
10K By the Bay
By: Ill Robert O’Brien, Secretary
Board of Governors
Children’s Dyslexia Center of RI
On Saturday, October 17, 2015, at
10:00 AM, the Children’s Dyslexia
Center of Rhode Island, Scottish Rite's
favorite charity, will hold its 6th Annual
10K By the Bay fundraiser. It’s a 10K
and 5K race with a 5K walk.
The
Center,
dedicated
to
the
remediation of dyslexia in children,
provides the highest quality multisensory reading and written language
tutorial services for children with
dyslexia at no cost to the children or
family.
We need volunteers to help. All
volunteers are welcome to join us for
refreshments at the conclusion of the
race. This fundraiser has been successful in the past because of your help. I’m
asking again if you can give us a few
hours to help make this a success
again. Like all Masonic charities, the
Center’s services are offered at no cost
to the student.
For more information, please visit the
Center’s site at: www.dyslexiari.org
To register,
www.raceit.com/Register/?event=32782
The Grand Lodge Public Relations committee will provide extensive print and
electronic media advertising to support
the event. The advertising program will
be supported by local media publicity for
the event. Check the Grand Lodge web
site, over the next few weeks to see
when and where the advertising
program will run, tips on running a
successful event and updates on the
Open House Program. This year the
Open House web site will include
templates for invitations to the event that
lodges can customize for their use. As
in past Open House events, lodges
should locate their signs from previous
events since these signs will need to be
updated with the new date. Also, lodges
should have an updated copy of “The
Next Great Mason” DVD to be shown
during the Open House.
Questions about the event should be
directed to District Deputy Grand
Masters. Together with members of the
Public Relations Committee, they can
help your lodge create a successful
event.
Harmony Lodge
and the
Pawtuxet Rangers
By: Brother Patrick Conner
If you can volunteer, contact Bob
O’Brien
at
401-487-4750
or
bob.obrien@gmail.com.
Statewide Masonic
Open House Planned for
October 17, 2015
By: R∴W∴Jack Anderson,
Chairman
As part of the continuing program
initiated by Grand Lodge to help raise
awareness of Freemasonry in Rhode
Island, all lodges in the state will host an
th
open house on Saturday, October 17 .
Grand Lodges throughout New England
will hold open house events on the
same day. This coordinated regional
event will help create a wide and
positive image of Freemasonry.
The items included a tri-corner hat,
gavels; large and small from recent Past
Masters, a framed article from Fall 2013
edition of The Bridge (Pawtuxet Village
newspaper) on Harmony’s history, an
antique ballot box, the Grand Master’s
apron from Most Worshipful Elisha Hunt
Rhodes a Harmony member and a
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photograph from Harmony’s 100
Anniversary
in
1905
where
M∴W∴Rhodes can be seen, as he was
Grand Master of Rhode Island that year.
Harmony Lodge No. 9 was asked by the
Pawtuxet Rangers, Col. Ronald Barnes
if we would like to participate in creating
a small display for the historical tours for
the Village of Pawtuxet that frequent the
Armory. Being that their Armory was
once the longtime home of Harmony we
gladly accepted the invitation and put
together a small display.
To celebrate the display and the getting
together of our two organizations, the
Pawtuxet Rangers hosted a Steak Fry
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on Wednesday, August 12 . It was truly
a splendid evening. To further promote
and foster the relationship between the
Pawtuxet Rangers and Harmony Lodge
No. 9, different items from Harmony’s
archive & library will be swapped out for
the display twice a year. We look
forward to stopping in on the Pawtuxet
Rangers and the Armory during the
Holiday Season!
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Moving A Stone
By: Brother, William P. Hudson
Soldier and Sailor Monument, Providence, RI
As published in the “Rhode Island Freemason”, November 1978
Here is a most interesting Masonic story found in one or two scrapbooks given to me by the late brother William M.J. Craig of our Warwick
Lodge No. 16, who was the oldest member, age 92 years. It is from the March 4, 1906 issue of the Providence Daily Telegram. How Masonic
leaders made a midnight removal of the monument cornerstone. A bit of unwritten history.
A party of veterans were talking of the old times in one of the local GAR Post halls. A reminiscent strain pervaded the conversation and it turned
to a discussion of the controversy of the relocation of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. One of the grey haired members of the group
interrupted the conversation. “Talk about moving the Monument! Why, I suppose most of you have forgotten how a crowd of us, including
General Charles R. Brayton, George H. Burnham and some others who have since become well known, ‘borrowed’ the cornerstone, with the
connivance of Mayor Doyle, then Grand Master of Masons in Rhode Island, and without the consent or knowledge of the firm contractors
furnishing it.”
The legislature in the late 1860’s appropriated funds for the purpose of building a monument to the memory of the State’s soldiers and sailors
who perished in the Civil War. In due time design for the construction was approved and erection began.
“The M∴W∴Grand Master was invited to lay the cornerstone with Masonic ceremonies. He summoned the Craft to attend him and great
preparations were made for the event by Masonic societies of every grade throughout the State.”
“Other organizations, especially militia were expected to take an important part, for it was to be a day of special remembrance. Plans were
proceeding for a successful occasion, when word came that owing to a misunderstanding between contractor and architect, the contractor
would not deliver the stone.” A stone the size of a tea chest was hurriedly prepared, as a substitute for the real stone.
“This project did not suit the Masonic brethren, nor the veterans. Grand Master Doyle was disgusted with the turn of affairs. He claimed that
after placing the stone with the invocation and may ages and upon ages pass away, were it to be seen of men; to have it shortly and
unceremoniously removed and its contents transferred to another stone would be little short of a sacrilege”. In the confusion, it was about
decided to postpone the proceeding, with two bright and energetic Masonic brethren, George H. Burnham, well known real estate man and
Fredrick Miller, now deceased, suggested that an attempt be made to get the original cornerstone, held by the contactor”.
Doyle was first inclined to scoff at the idea and said it would be impossible, but the intrepid originators of the schemes persisted and told him
that he would arrange for a train to carry the stone and to convey the party to Westerly, where it was, the rest of the proceedings would be
attempted to by them. They would produce men enough to solve problem. That was on June 23rd, the day previous to that set for the
ceremonies. After leaving Grand Master Doyle, Burnham and Miller agreed to meet him later in the afternoon.
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Report from the Masonic Districts
METRO DISTRICT
R∴W∴ Kenneth F. Poyton, DDGM
Greetings Brethren,
I don’t know what happened to the summer but here we are
already back to our Masonic duties (as if they ever stopped). As
Thanksgiving arrives, please take some time to remember what
you are thankful for. If possible, thank those who have helped
you become the person you are today. I am thankful for many
things in my life and one of them is being part of this great
organization and meeting so many people who have had such a
positive impact on me.
October and November are busy months for the District, as we
have the two following events to look forward to:
My official visitation to Rising Sun Lodge No. 30 will be on
October 19th.
Overseas Lodge No. 40 Annual communication on November
11th, and our Masonic Open House will take place on Saturday,
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October 17 between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Grand
Lodges throughout New England will hold open house events on
the same day. This coordinated regional event should help create
a wide and positive image of Freemasonry.
Congratulations go out to Brothers, Michael R. Northup and
Robert J. O’Brien who on September 1st were coroneted 33rd
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Degree Scottish Rite Masons at the 202 session of the
Supreme Council in Indianapolis, Indiana.
This summer has been one of great joy and sadness for Michael
and me. The joy came in the form of Ms. Heather Dunford being
installed as the Grand Worthy Advisor for Rainbow in Rhode
Island. Like so many other young ladies that have occupied that
office, Heather has grown into a confident young lady. The
Installation was beautiful and the way Heather remembered her
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dad was very touching. On August 9 (the day of the Grand
Lodge Picnic) Michael lost his mother Mary of 78 years, then on
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August 12 my father, after 89 years, was called home by the
great architect of the universe.
I want to thank the Brothers who came to visit dad while he was
in the hospital and nursing home. I can’t begin to tell you how
much he appreciated your visits and kind words. His mind was
still sharp and he knew what was happening those last days,
those distractions helped dad get through the day. Like dad, I
believe that one of the measurements of our great, but gentle,
Craft is how we care for a sick brother, especially as he nears the
end of his journey of life. I want to thank our Most Worshipful
Grand Master for presiding over the Masonic Service and the
multitude of brothers who took time out on a beautiful Sunday
afternoon to pay farewell to a fallen brother and pay their
respects to my family. The honor guard by the Sir Knights was
very much appreciated and added so much to the calling hours.
As one distinguished member of our Craft said to me, “It was a
fitting farewell to a brother who had done and given so much of
himself to Masonry”. You have heard it said many times about
the importance of a well done Masonic service. There were many
people there who knew very little or nothing about Freemasons,
but left with a very positive impression of the Craft because of the
number of brothers who were there and the overall beauty of the
service. Thank you so much for being there.
EAST BAY DISTRICT
R∴W∴ Gary S. Kaufman, DDGM
Greetings from the East Bay District,
The Fall has been a busy time for Mark and me as we make our
way through the district to each lodge for a fraternal visit. We
have been well received in the lodges making many new friends
and acquaintances. I want to thank the EAST BAY for their
hospitality and for the RED SOCKS and RED GAVEL. These are
two things that will always remind me of my travels with you.
One of the highlights of September was the Grand Master’s
Visitation to Collegivm Lvminosvm Lodge (our Research Lodge)
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on September 12 at Fort Adams in Newport. The reworking of
our ritual to have a public Lodge opening really provided the
public with who we are and what we are about. Of course the
venue of Fort Adams made this a spectacular day. I also want to
thank St. John’s Lodge No. 1 for providing a wonderful cookout
after the lodge meeting. It was promoted as a fundraiser and
from what I am told was very successful.
Mark and I look forward to many things in the October/November
period of time. We will be installing the officers of Washington
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Lodge No. 3 on October 13 , and this year the Masonic Open
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House will take place on the October 17 . Let’s work hard to
make more ‘quality’ Freemasons.
One activity I am not able to attend, although Mark is planning to,
is the trip to the George Washington Masonic Memorial in
Alexandria, Virginia. I am looking forward to hearing all about the
EA Degree performed in the lodge room.
Did You Know?
From the Grand Lodge Constitution
1.7.27 NON-PAYMENT OF DUES AND ASSESSMENTS.
On September 1st, the Secretary of the lodge shall serve a written
notice signed by him upon any member whose dues and/or
assessments to the lodge are unpaid for the current year as of
August 31st, to the effect that unless his dues and/or
assessments are paid to the lodge or are remitted by it by
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November 30 , the lodge after thorough investigation, shall on
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the 31 day of December of the current year strike from the roll
such member indefinitely. Any member whose name shall be so
stricken from the roll may be re-admitted to membership by a
vote of two-thirds of the members present at any stated
communication, and upon payment of all dues and assessments
owing at the time his name was stricken from the roll.
Any member of a subordinate lodge whose name may have been
or shall be stricken from the roll for non-payment of dues or
assessments, and who subsequently petitions for reinstatement
within five years of the date of his being stricken from the roll,
and said petition of reinstatement being approved by the
subordinate lodge, shall be declared a member in good standing
from the date of his original signing of the by-laws of said
subordinate lodge; provided, however, that no member shall be
declared eligible to receive the Fifty-year Veteran’s Medal if said
member has been dropped from membership and subsequently
reinstated more than once.
Life members shall be liable for special assessments and shall
not be exempt from the provisions and penalties of this section.
It shall be the duty of the Secretary of each subordinate lodge, on
or before the first day of September in each year, to notify at the
last known address, all members who may be liable to imposition
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of the penalty of this section, on a form to be provided by Grand
Lodge for the purpose; but failure to receive such notice shall not
invalidate the penalty of this section.
Have a great FALL brethren and I hope to see you in my
travels!
NORTHERN DISTRICT
R∴W∴ Robert B. Ellston, DDGM
Salutations from the North,
The lazy days of summer are behind us, just a distant memory.
September, a busy month, has fallen away as well. The Grand
Master’s Official Visitation to the Collegivm Lvminosvm at Fort
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Adams in Newport on September 12 was well attended and
made quite an impression on the family and friends who were
able to join with the Brethren, as the Grand Master made this a
public lodge event. A week later, in a Semi-Public venue, I had
the privilege of installing a new line of officers at Friendship
Lodge No. 7 on the 19th. Congratulations newly elected Master
Eric Grist and your line of officers. Keith and I look forward to a
great year with you and your line. On September 25th, I made an
un-official District Visitation to my Mother Lodge, Mt. Moriah No.
8 as a way of saying thank you to my long-time friend, brother
and current Master, Worshipful Dave Lancaster, who will be
returning to Florida in December. What an evening we had!
October shows no sign of being any less busy. The October 1st,
Morning Star Lodge No. 13 is hosting my first Official Visitation to
the District along with the Officer Forum. There will also be a
presentation on the paranormal happenings at the Lodge. The
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October 12 , the District will be accompanying the Grand Master
as he visits St. John’s No.1, Portsmouth on his Official Visitation
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to the East Bay. October 7 , Keith and I will be at Lafayette
Lodge No. 47 to oversee their election and then on the 11th, we’ll
be installing Brother Ted Hague as Master in a Semi-Public
Installation. This year the lodges within the Northern District,
along with the entire Rhode Island Jurisdiction will open their
doors and invite the public in as we celebrate Masonic Open
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House Day on October 17 . A journey to the “big city” of
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Chepachet on the 24 of the month will find the District Lodges
accompanying Keith and myself on our Official Visitation to
Friendship No. 7. By the way, don’t forget the trip to the George
Washington Memorial at the beginning of the month (October 24) with the Grand Master to celebrate Rhode Island month there.
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On November 5 , Most Worshipful Grand Master, Raymond E.
Hassell will be making his Official Visitation to the Northern
District to Morning Star Lodge No. 13. The Master of Morning
Star No.13, W∴Justin Molitor has a most informative program
slated for the evening, come join us. On November 11th,
Veterans Day, we will take pause to remember those who gave
of themselves that we might continue to enjoy the freedoms that
this great country is so blessed with. Travel with us, if you are
able, to the Veterans Cemetery in Exeter for a service of
remembrance. A few days later, Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 8 will be
holding its Annual Communication and Semi-public Installation of
officers on Friday, November 20th and Keith and I will be there to
oversee the election and installation of officers. The very next
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day, Saturday, November 21 , the Grand Lodge will be holding
its Semi-Annual Communication beginning at 1:00 PM. All
Masters and Wardens of the Northern District are expected to be
in attendance or if unable to attend then they must secure a
proxy. That evening, the Radisson Hotel Providence Airport will
be the site of the “Fall Festival” with a Social Hour at 6:00 PM
and Dinner at 7:00 PM. Why not plan on joining us for a most
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eventful day followed by a relaxing and enjoyable evening of
friendship and entertainment?
Brethren, lest we forget, not unlike our day of remembrance on
November 11th, we have an opportunity to once again give
thanks to the Almighty for the blessings that we all receive daily
into our busy lives when we celebrate Thanksgiving Day on
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November 26 with our friends and loved ones. Happy
Thanksgiving to all!
CENTRAL DISTRICT
R∴W∴ Robert A. Palazzo, DDGM
SALUTI, from the Central District,
Once again our Masonic family is in full swing. Brad and I look
forward to another year visiting with our brethren and getting to
know them not only as Masons, but personally. From every
indication the brethren of the Central District take their work very
seriously, as we were able to witnessed some of the excellent
degree work going on. I would urge you to visit and see it first
hand as well as experiencing the friendship always offered up by
a friendly handshake and a smile.
Before we get any further, some Masonic business to consider:
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October 17 is the date of our statewide Open House. This event
provides an opportunity to continue our efforts to attract good
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men to our fraternity. Saturday, November 21 , is the date of our
Semi-annual Communication and Fall Festival. It is not only a
date to enjoy good food and brotherly affection but also to
exercise your right to vote and shape our Constitution. Article VII,
mandates that the Master and Wardens from each lodge attend
the meeting. In the event you can’t make it, please appoint a
proxy, failure to do so could result in the forfeiture of future
dispensations. Please take a moment to read the existing
wording and the proposed change. Next up,
As we begin our travels this year, you will see us carry our
“Pickle Jar”. The jar is our creation to collect whatever donations
you may care to give. The collection will be presented to the
Dana Farber Cancer Institute on behalf of the children, once we
ascend to the Grand East. It is our hope to challenge our
neighboring states to meet or exceed what we have collected.
We will present the gift on behalf of the brethren of Rhode Island.
Our visitations will also present an opportunity for the brethren to
win some money as “Ripley’s Believe it or Not” will again make
an appearance. As the Lottery states, you can’t win if you don’t
play and the only way to play is to show-up.
It is also our intent and that of my fellow DDGMs to surprise visit
our brethren from other Districts. If you wish too join us your
always welcome, nothing like shaking up the night a bit.
In closing, both Brad and I are always available to assist on any
matter you may have, if we don’t have an answer we will surely
find one for you. Finally my brethren, communicate. It is a basic
function when performed unites people to share thoughts and
concerns. All to often in an age of electronics the personal touch
is missing. We all have taken the same oath at the altar, let’s not
forget we are all brethren.
SOUTHERN DISTRICT
R∴W∴Douglas J. Grant, DDGM
These summer months have provided us all with some time to
spend with family, friends, and the opportunity to catch up on
those things that might have been placed further down on our
priority list during our Masonic season.
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I am pleased to report that the Southern District has taken full
advantage of the time by holding several barbecues, participating
in the Washington County Fair, and even performing some
Masonic degree work. My Grand Master of Ceremonies,
W∴Mike Barbera, his lady Katelin, my wife Cathy, and I were
treated to a welcome barbecue at Franklin Lodge No. 20 on
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August 8 and it was heartwarming to break bread with such a
fine group of Masons and their families. This is a part of the
fraternity that we should all learn from. There is a time to work
and as importantly, there is a time to enjoy the company of our
brothers and their families in a more relaxed setting. A good
balance of the two will always yield a better Freemason.
On July 30th, I unofficially visited Charity Lodge to view their
Fellow Craft degree conferral. Charity Lodge is one of the few
lodges that continues to work through the summer months. The
officers did a fine job passing our new Fellow Craft candidates
through the Middle Chamber. On that same night we were also
treated to a detailed explanation of the rare occurrence of the
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blue moon that took place on the following night, July 31 . With
Charity Lodge also being a “Moon Lodge” this rare event held
particular importance to them. I am sure that every brother that
attended that meeting left with a little more light than what they
came with.
I look forward to the upcoming months of Masonic activity. With
a visitation to Mt. Vernon Lodge and the Annual communications
of Charity Lodge and Hope Lodge just around the corner, we will
reconvene with our work at full speed. I am hoping that we all
carry our summer memories into the fall and winter and continue
to plan and participate in those events that keep us all grounded
and balanced in our endeavors to become better Masons,
fathers, husbands, friends, and in general, better men. Isn’t this
what we are all searching for?
NEWS FROM AROUND THE LODGES
St. Johns Lodge No. 1 Providence
By: Brother, Timothy L. Culhane, Master
It has been a busy summer with numerous St. Johns, District and
Grand Lodge events. It promises to be a great year at St. Johns
Lodge No. 1P.
So what has happened and what is planned? Let’s get to it……..
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St. Johns held its Annual Steak Fry on June 25 . Over 100
brothers attended, it was a resounding success. Just like last
year, the food was perfect, but the atmosphere was different. It
was held at the East Greenwich Yacht Club, and it was a truly
fantastic venue. Brotherly love prevailed as we shared an
extraordinary meal together prepared by our Steak-fry Committee
who, again delivered a culinary experience second to none.
Dinner was followed by toasts, good drinks and some cigars.
On August 16th we held our Family Picnic at Buttonwoods.
W∴Ed Bertrand and his crew of cooks provided us with
traditional picnic fare and there was plenty to go around. Over
125 brothers, family, and guests attended on a fine August day.
These are the memories that we all take with us and provide to
our families and friends. Good memories are priceless.
So what is coming up? In October St. Johns Lodge expects a
large number of candidates to receive their EA degree. How
many? As of this writing we are not sure, but it could be over ten
candidates. We will initiate some of them at our regular
communication on October 21st, and the current plan is to have
the remainder receive their EA degree at a special
communication on Saturday, October 24th. Check our calendar,
trestle board communication, or ask a brother at St. Johns for
more information. All Master Masons, Fellow Craft and
candidates who have received their Entered Apprentice degree
are invited to attend.
On a planning note, St. Johns Lodge meets on the third
Wednesday of the month, September through June, and we
would love to have brothers visit. If you would like to attend a
meeting and would also like to join us for dinner, please contact
Bob Gervais at 401-575-6759 no later than the Sunday before
the scheduled communication, and let him know who you are,
where you are from, and that you would like to join us! Dinners
are $10 and we have a variety of meals planned for the year.
In November, we will have a very special speaker, Michael J.
Tougias, who is an award winning author and co-author of 24
books, will be coming to speak about King Phillips War. I read his
book and found it fascinating, especially in light of how Rhode
Island was central to the start, happenings and finale of King
Philip’s War. I am certain he will bring home to the present the
hard facts of our colonial past. Also, among his bestsellers are:
The Finest Hours (Disney Motion Pictures’ live action version will
open in 45 countries in January 2016), Fatal Forecast,
Overboard, and There's A Porcupine In My Outhouse: The
Vermont Misadventures of a Mountain Man Wannabe. He will
have copies of his books and has agreed to sign books after the
meeting.
Speaking of which, St. Johns has decided that this year any
program that is not strictly Masonic in nature will be open for any
that wish to attend, so please feel free to visit, bring your lady or
children who are students interested in the topic for the evening
or even prospective candidates or friends. Again, check out our
calendar, trestle board or ask a brother at St. Johns for more info.
Finally, I wanted to make a personal note. I wanted to express
just how excited we are at St. Johns for the upcoming year in the
Lodge, the District and the State. All of you, my brothers, are
welcome and I hope you will accept my own personal invitation to
join us. We are all proud to be Masons, and proud of what we
do, and hope that you will come and share your brotherly love,
comradery, knowledge and wisdom with us, just as we shall with
you.
Washington Lodge No. 3
By: Brother, Robert Sinclair, P.M.
The summer has come and is now gone by the time you read this
message, and it would appear that it was all too short judging by
all that has been achieved during our months of “Darkness”.
Much has been done but much more has to be done.
We are proud to announce that Washington Lodge has had a
“Rookie Award winner.” We believe this reflects the hard work
being done by our new candidates and members as well as the
line of dedicated officers. Our congratulations to Brother Manuel
(MJ) Benevides, he is truly a great example of the class of young
men Masonry is looking for.
Many activities have been carried out as we are for ever trying to
combine work, fun and fundraising for our lodge in Warren. A
Cigar Night, a BBQ, and a special Washington Lodge support
night by Warren Federal Hill Pizza. A percentage of evening
sales was given to the lodge. Our well known Clam Bake at the
German club and a special fund raiser that combined a night at
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the theater (2 Story Theater in Warren), all have made the
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summer fly past. These events have helped achieve our hidden
agenda of helping us get on with the work of the refurbishment of
our lodge building.
We now have the funds to proceed with the replacement of our
front door. This work will proceed during the Fall and we all look
forward to the completion. We will invite all Masons to come and
view the work when it is completed
The election of officers is scheduled for October 13th and our
Annual Installation is planned for Saturday, October 24th. All
members that are within the length of their Cable Tow are
expected to fill their obligations and be in attendance.
New members means new ideas and Washington Lodge is about
to embark on a special set of programs designed by the young
members to make our meetings more interesting and meaningful.
Come join us and be surprised as to how “new eyes” see our
programs and what can be done to put new life back into our
monthly meetings. Remember bills and communications are not
the only thing that should be done at our regular
communications. Come join us and tell us if you agree.
Friendship Lodge No. 7
By: Brother, Trevor Humphrey
As always, the officers at Friendship Lodge are spending the fall
prepping for the initiation of candidates. However, this year we
offer a twist. For the first time, in recent memory, Friendship
Lodge will be opened and closed in the Entered Apprentice
degree. As you all know this means that all Masons are welcome
to attend and we encourage each lodge to bring their newest
members to welcome our candidates to the Craft.
Friendship Lodge also has a wonderful November planned,
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starting with our annual wine tasting on November 8 . As in the
past few years this event will be held at Bella Restaurant and will
feature a feast of food with expertly paired wines. I hope you
have all reserved your tickets through the lodge. If you have not
already done so, please do not wait much longer as this event
will sell out.
The following Sunday, November 15th will be our Special Ladies
Luncheon. This important event is when we host the widows of
Friendship Lodge to a dinner in their honor. This year the event
will be hosted by Bobby Barrows and the kitchen will be run by
W∴Kent. I cannot stress what an important and enjoyable event
this is. Over the past few years my wife and I have gotten to
know many of our special ladies and will affirm that each one is a
delight. If you can show your support in anyway please contact
Brother Barrows or W∴Kent.
Finally, we will have our regular communication on Saturday,
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November 21 . We have moved the time of the meeting to a
9:00 AM breakfast meeting to allow our members to attend the
Grand Lodge Semi-annual Communication.
Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 8
By: Brother, Andy Akers
As we wrap up one Masonic year and begin the next, life at the
lodge goes on, full of its own comings and goings, with change
coming slowly, if it comes at all. For hundreds of years the
brethren of Mt. Moriah have met under the full moon in this very
spot. Things are made to endure here in Lime Rock, passing
from one generation to the next. It is not a bad thing to celebrate
a simple life.
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Sadly, our Master's brother died on August 26th. W∴Dave
Lancaster's brother Russ, passed after a long struggle with
multiple major health battles. All of the brothers of Mt. Moriah
Lodge are with Dave and his family in their time of loss. What
follows is from the memorial card shared by his family:
Russ Lancaster, 1948-2015. Russ was happiest "Lost in the
50's." Music with the great lyrics of his era best describe how he
loved his family and lived his life: "Crazy" "Leader of the Pack"
"Cherish" "Cathy's Crown" "Only You" "Great Balls of Fire"
"Shake, Rattle & Roll" "He's a Rebel" "Pretty Woman" "Wild
Thing" "Shout" "Little Darling" "Let the Good Times Roll" "All I
Have to do is Dream" "In the Still of the Night" "Sweet Dreams of
You" and "The last Waltz;" Play them, listen to the words, smile
and remember him. Oh, and when you watch "American Graffiti"
or "The Outlaw Josie Wales," know these were his favorite
movies! Dave was there for his brother in every way, and we are
with him in sorrow.
Coming up, on October 17th, there is a coordinated effort to open
lodges to the public for interest and recruitment. At Mt. Moriah I
attest, the open house was my door to Masonry. I was on a leafpeeping drive through the beautiful hills and valleys of Lincoln, RI
(some of the finest fall foliage in the world), and on a classic New
England windy country road turnabout, I came across a sign
indicating a curious old building was open right then for an “open
house”. My very young daughter and I explored the lodge,
learning the basics, and then sitting down with senior members to
learn more. Past Masters; Jim Bethel, Jr., Roger Lepire, and Bob
Cornell hosted several guests at the event. At the time, about six
years ago, I was just curious about the friendly old building, but
after a few minutes all the right questions came up, a very
relaxed and skillful conversation was stoked, and I felt an
affiliation and a deep sense of trust. We talked about scouting,
and having reached Eagle Scout many years previous, my hosts
revealed many parallels with Masonry I could identify in my own
life. At no time did I feel recruited; the whole experience, just a
couple of hours of friendly and courteous conversation, gave me
a sense of home base, and within months, I became a Mason in
this my mother lodge, in a class of 13 candidates!
This year's October 17th open house will be well staffed during
the day, and will be followed by a fine spaghetti dinner. Brother,
please join us for a good meal and fellowship.
Harmony Lodge No. 9
By: Brother, Robert Fish
Our time of darkness didn't seem all that dark. We conferred a
Master Mason Degree in August, raising three Brothers to the
sublime degree. We had three Masonic funeral services and
three summer picnics. They say things come in threes and
August sure felt that way.
We said our goodbyes to R∴W∴Robert Poyton and we are very
grateful to the Grand Master, M∴W∴Raymond E. Hassell for
leading us in the memorial service. All of us at Harmony wish to
express our deepest sympathies to the Poyton family. Bob will be
missed.
One very special event saw the brothers attend a steak-fry at the
Pawtuxet Rangers Armory with whom we share a lot of history.
Harmony Lodge for many years called the Armory home, and the
Rangers honored us by developing a display of Harmony
memorabilia in their Museum which is part of the historical tour of
Pawtuxet Village.
September we enjoyed hosting the Ladies at the Table and
organizing our Masonic Travel Club, we hope to be seeing our
brothers at many of Rhode Island Lodges in the coming year.
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October/November
2015
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By: M∴W∴Kenneth Bruns, P.G.M.
Root Vegetables and Spaetzle followed by dessert. You may also
bring a cigar and enjoy it on front porch of the Masonic Temple
after dinner.
th
The 207 Annual Communication of Manchester Lodge No. 12,
F. & A. M. will be held in Manchester Hall on Monday, October
19, 2015. Lodge will open for business and election of officers at
5:00 PM.
By: Brother, Tim Fitzhugh, P.M.
Manchester Lodge No. 12
At 6:30 PM a buffet dinner of Chef Carved Roast Beef, Chicken
Marsala, Oven Roast Potatoes, Green Beans, Fresh Fruit, Salad
and Rolls will be served by “A Touch of Class” catering. Dinner
reservations are a must.
Following dinner we will go back upstairs to the lodge room for
the open section of the evening, to hear the semi-public prologue
given by W∴John Barsoum, Assistant Grand Lecturer, assisted
by his prologue Marshal, R∴W∴R. David Armstrong, Past Grand
Marshal, and prologue Chaplain, R∴W∴Kenneth B. Phillips,
Grand Lecturer. Following their introduction, the installation team
of District Deputy Grand Master, R∴W∴Robert A. Palazzo and
his Grand Master of Ceremonies, W∴Brad Ripley, will obligate,
charge and install the new officers of Manchester Lodge in a
semi-public ceremony open to all family and friends. Here’s
wishing you all a successful Masonic term.
St. Paul’s Lodge No. 14
By: R∴W∴David Lavery, P.M.
St. Paul's Lodge has had a great summer and early fall this year.
Over the summer recess, the brothers began some much needed
lodge renovations. The offices were completely cleaned out and
painted. Some "new" vintage furniture donated by the officers
was added. A big thank you from the lodge goes to Brothers
George Clauer and George Barcus. While these brothers
improved the terrestrial temple in Middletown our Junior Deacon,
Brother Josh Manfredo, was busy with our digital domain.
Please visit us on the internet at http://www.stpauls14.org/
Amid the hectic and humid summer months, several brothers
found time to participate in the Revolutionary War Table Lodge at
Fort Adams in July. The brothers poured each of the toasts for
all of the guests and coordinated with the caterer for the food
delivery. In August, the Worshipful Master organized a nice little
picnic outside on the lodge lawn. It was a beautiful day to share
with our Masonic family. In the Fall, our meeting in September
gave the lodge a chance to conduct some needed business and
ballot on a few candidates to be initiated in Entered Apprentice
Degree in October. We will also vote on two new affiliate
members. Our Master, Dave Brown is excited about the ongoing
degree work and revitalization of the lodge and hopes that you'll
come visit us soon.
Franklin Lodge No. 20
By: Brother, Scott Bill Hirst
Franklin Lodge, which meets at the Masonic Temple, 20 Elm
Street, Westerly. We will have a table lodge on Saturday,
October 24 ,2015. The cost is $30 and tickets can be obtained by
contacting our Junior Warden, Brother Ralph Brunson at
rbrunson23@cox.net or 401-644-4525.
The table lodge includes a cocktail reception on the main level
with hot and cold hors d'oeuvres. The dining hall opens in the
Entered Apprentice Degree at 6:00 PM, the meal starts at 6:30
PM. The menu includes; Seared Scallops and Chilled Shrimp,
Virginia Style Pea Soup, Autumn Pasta, Thai Spinach Salad,
Intermezzo-Melon and Champagne Ice, Braise Short Ribs with
Ionic Lodge No. 28
The Annual meeting of Ionic Lodge was held on Tuesday,
th
September 29 . Ionic Lodge opened at 7:00 PM for the Annual
meeting and elections of officers. Brother Charles Wilkinson was
elected as our new Worshipful Master. W∴Charlie will have a
Semi-Public Installation at the Lodge on Saturday, October 10th.
A Chinese dinner will be served at 6:30 PM prior to the
installation ceremony. W∴Charlie should be contacted if you
plan on having dinner, reservations are a must. Please call
W∴Charlie at 401-397-6071 to make your reservation before
October 5th.
The installation will be at 7:30 PM with R∴W∴Robert Pallazzo
installing the officers that night, so please come out to support
him as well.
W∴Charlie has planned to have a guest speaker at our October
th
24 meeting. W∴Dennis Hilliard will give a presentation on crime
scene investigation, which is his regular job. I have enjoyed many
a variety of programs which W∴Dennis has presented in the past
and they were all interesting as well as entertaining.
The November meeting W∴Charlie has requested a
st
dispensation to move the November 21 stated communication
th
to November 28 due to the Grand Lodge Semi-Annual
Communication and Fall Festival. He has planned to have
another guest speaker of interest, Dr. David Fastowski from the
University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received his Ph,D. He
also receive an M.A. in Paleontology from the University of
California-Berkeley, and a B.A., in Biology from Reed College.
His presentation will be on dinosaurs. This program will be open
to the members and families as children are fascinated by
dinosaurs.
Redwood Lodge No. 35
By: Brother, Michael Ponte, P.M.
Hello Brothers!
We are so pleased to be writing to you during the beginning of
this beautiful Autumn season. There is always a tremendous
sense of excitement, for me at least, when the air gets crisper,
the leaves get lovelier, and our coffee and beer, gets Pumpkin-ier
(ok, maybe I made that word up). Also coinciding with this
wonderful time of year is the return to labor for our beloved
Redwood Lodge.
In August, the Worshipful Master, Dennis Cipriano, held a
cookout at his home for the officers. This was a wonderful way
for everyone to get reacquainted after the summer break and
prepare for the year ahead. Dennis and Amy, hosted us for a
wonderful afternoon of food, fellowship, and fun. Burgers were
devoured, briar pipes were smoked, and the pasta sauce flowed
like wine. We are all very grateful for their hospitality.
September’s Communication was our annual “Welcome back”
Steak-fry. We were graced by the appearance of Nora Carcamo,
the daughter of our Sentinel, Luis Carcamo. She spoke to us
briefly about her endeavors as a finalist in the National American
Miss Leadership Pageant, and thanked the lodge for the donation
made earlier in the year for her activities.
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(continued from Page 14, Redwood Lodge)
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On Tuesday October 13 we will meet and have a special
program “Redwood History” presented by its members. We have
several brothers, representing the several past decades of
Redwood Lodge, who will be speaking to our newer members
about the events which were held in times past. We will also visit
some seminal events in Redwood History, particularly the merger
in the mid-1990’s with Roosevelt Lodge.
Finally, in November we will have our Annual Table Lodge of
Instruction. We try to break from the mold every year and have
“themed” events. Recently, the Masters have chosen dinners that
reflect their heritage. This year we are having an “Old School
Italian Table Lodge” in honor of W∴Cipriano’s Italian ancestry.
This is always a special event and we’d be more than happy to
see and feed many of you.
December is still in the works at this point, but there will be some
form of Holiday/New Year event to say farewell to 2015 and
welcome 2016. Details on that will follow in the next Issue and
will be posted at www.redwoodlodge35.com
Lafayette Lodge No. 47
By: W∴Robert Lyle, PM
September was a very busy month for the members of Lafayette
Lodge; the most important thing we accomplished was that we
raised two new Master Masons, Brothers, Derek Emery and
Steven Lane. The officers did an outstanding job with the ritual
and the lectures. We also kicked off our monthly breakfast that
take place on the third Saturday of each month from 7:00 AM
until 1:00 PM. If you leave one of Lafayette’s breakfasts hungry, it
is your own fault. We have also spent a lot of time sprucing up
the landscaping around our Temple and we even installed a
horse shoe pit for some friendly competition among the brothers.
October should continue to be busy as our Annual meeting is on
th
October 7 and we will be having a Semi-Public installation of
officers on October 11th with a dinner at 1:00 PM followed by the
installation at 2:00 PM. Our Senior Warden Ted Hague is looking
forward to moving to the East if elected. He has a wonderful year
planned with many activities and programs, and Worshipful Bob
Drisko is looking forward to turning over the gavel. Thanks
Worshipful Bob for leading us this past year, you did a wonderful
th
th
job. October 24 will be our 6 Annual Charity Pancake
Breakfast for Franklin Farm from 7:00 to 10:00 AM. Come out
and help us support this wonderful organization that provides
vegetables to those in need and teaches Cumberland youth
about farming.
At the November meeting our program will be about “Margaret
Stearns: A Brief Biography”. For those that do not know Margret
Stearns, she was an early supporter of Lafayette Lodge and
provided us with the property that our Temple stands on. It
should be a very interesting program.
Brother, if you have not been to Lafayette Lodge you are missing
out on what is happening here in Cumberland. We meet every
nd
Monday at 7:00 PM for rehearsals and fun, (except the 2
Monday of each month) everyone is always welcome. Our
st
monthly meeting is the 1 Wednesday of each month. Please
join us. If you need a ride to lodge please contact the Master.
(continued from Page 9, Moving A Stone)
“Meanwhile the Grand Master opened communications with the
railroad officials and the promoters of the plan busied themselves
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looking for volunteers for the expedition. This was no easy job,
either, because of the impression which had gotten abroad that
the celebration had been given up, and also the danger of arrest
if caught in the act of borrowing the stone.
At the appointed hour, never the less, eight or ten men were on
hand. When Doyle saw the men who had volunteered their
services for the honor of Masonry, his courage rose and he at
once bestirred himself with energy in preparations to getting the
party to Westerly, where according to report, the stone lay on a
platform car sidetracked near the station. A train consisting of a
locomotive, passenger coach and platform car was secured after
much negotiation, and with the part aboard on board, it started
for Westerly. One man preceded the party on the New York
express to inform some of the Westerly Masons of the business
in hand.”
“Two of the leaders of the Westerly Masonic body had been
requested to meet a man at the station on arrival of the New York
express, and in response to this, a dozen or so were there, and
informed of the undertaking. They were doubtful of success
however, since during the day, as if in anticipation of such a
move, orders had been sent to the foreman of the quarry to
unload the stone, which weighed about ten ton, and it had been
tumbled off the car on to the soft ground.”
“Here was the state of affairs, no tools, no hoisting tackle; nothing
to work with. As you can imagine, the party was upset by the
discovery. They had pictured a hastily coupling of the car on
which the stone rested and have a merry ride back to
Providence; else an arrest and lodgement in jail. They had come
prepared for either phase of the situation, but had not thought of
the situation which actually confronted them. The midnight
marauders made an investigation of the area. They soon
borrowed some wooden rollers, planking, blocking, handspikes
and other tools and set to work to load the stone upon the car
brought from Providence. Most of the party knew as much about
hoisting the stone or the use of the implements they had secured
as a lot of monkeys, and a long time was spent in telling what
was to be done. Nothing much accomplished and soon the
galaxy of bosses were relegated and JOE KELLEY now dead,
who was a master mechanic was elected boss of the expedition.
With lots of hard work, we had the stone on the car and just
before daylight the train was on its way to Providence.”
ARRIVAL IN PROVIDENCE. “An account of the layout of railroad
lines at that time, it took a lot of maneuvering before the load was
run down the track which then lay on Dorrance Street and was
left directly in front of the site of the monument. When the town
woke up, there was the stone and nobody but those interested,
and you can bet they were no inclined to exploit their trick then,
could account for its presence there.”
“The architect and master mechanics who were to handle the
stone in the event of its regular delivery were notified. Although
surprised, they set to work unloading it. Would you believe it? It
really took them about as long to unload it as it did the
inexperienced hustlers to put it on the car.”
“By this time the old veteran was worked up to a high pitch of
excitement. His story had revived the same blood that had
spurred him into leadership in the expedition for the stone, and
he proudly said that off times it had been stated that the novel
scheme which had allowed the celebration deserved to rank with
the burning of the Gaspee, as it showed the same spirit prompted
act.”
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Veteran’s Day
‘Come One Come All
Breakfast ’
November 11, 2015
Mt Vernon Lodge No.4
1515 Ten Rod Road
North Kingstown, RI
Haven United Methodist Church
200 Taunton Ave. East Providence, RI
From Route 4 take 102 N. towards the Veteran’s
Cemetery and we are ½ mile on the right.
Join us for breakfast before the wreath
laying ceremony at the
Veteran’s Cemetery
Dear Brethren:
The Haven United Methodist Church, our neighbor on
Taunton Avenue, is celebrating their 140th anniversary
on Sunday, October 18, 2015, at 10:00 AM. We as
Masons have been invited to attend this Church
Service as their guests for worship and collation. I
would like as many brothers as possible and their
families to participate along with Grand Lodge officers,
at this event.
I ask that all Grand Lodge Officers attend in jacket and
tie with apron and jewels. The Grand Council will wear
morning suit with apron and jewels. All Lodge officers
should wear jacket, tie, apron, and jewels. Concordant
body officers should wear their normal attire.
(Tuxedos are not worn during the daytime hours, so
dark suit will suffice.) I will also request a Commandery
escort with participants from all Commanderies.
All religious faiths are invited to attend.
We will assemble at the Grand Lodge at 9:15 AM for a
procession to the Church which is only three buildings
away on Taunton Ave. I strongly encourage ALL
lodges to participate. Please have the Worshipful
Master or Secretary of the lodge call the Grand Lodge
Office with an approximate count of those attending
including family members no later than Friday, October
16th.
Fraternally;
Raymond E. Hassell,
Grand Master
Menu:
Eggs, Bacon,Sausage
Home Fries
Toast, French Toast
Serving 8:30 – 9:30 (maybe later)
Donations Welcomed!
______________________________________________________________
Grand Master’s Cruise
to the Eastern Caribbean
Join M∴W∴Raymond E. Hassell and Lady Lynn on their
Royal Caribbean Cruise on the “ALLURE of the SEAS”
January 17- 24, 2016
Ports of Call:
Day 1 Departs Ft. Lauderdale
Day 2 Nassau, Bahamas
Day 3 Cruising
Day 4 Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Day 5 Phillipsburg, St. Maarten
Day 6-7 Cruising
Day 8 Ft. Lauderdale
DreamWorks
Experience
Onboard
Cruise Vacation Prices Starting from:
The Entered Apprentice Degree
in Italian at Garabaldi Lodge No. 54
New York City
Friday, November 6, 2015
Interior
$1049
Balcony
$1499
Ocean View
$1299
Suites
$2299
Central Park Balcony
$1449
3rd/4th Guest
$449
Each Guest receives a $75 on board credit
Reservations:
Sponsored by Daylight Lodge No. 48
Captain Cruise and Crew Travel
2475 Pawtucket Ave.
East Providence, RI 02914
401-431-1480
Deposit of $500.00 is required for booking.
Cost of trip is $60.00/per person.
Reservations are on a first come first accepted basis and are
non-refundable.
Entered Apprentices are welcome but must have completed
their EA degree to attend. Tour of the New York Grand Lodge is
also planned.
For additional details on the trip please contact:
R∴W∴Elliott R. Greene at
(ellyn576@gmail.com) or by telephone:
Home: 401-828-4780 Cell: 401-440-5926
Deadline for paid reservations is
October 1st
Bus will leave promptly at 10:00 AM from the commuter parking lot
at Exit 7 on I-95 with a second stop southbound at the commuter
parking lot at Exit 3 at approximately 10:30 AM. Return time is
expected to be at approximately midnight to the same locations.
Sandwiches and drinks will be provided on the trip down.
Deadline for reservations is November 30, 2015
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Civil War Funeral Truce -- June 12, 1863
By: Molly Manson,
Reporter, The Advocate – Barton Rouge, LA
“The following article recently appeared in the Barton Rouge, LA
newspaper; The Advocate, in their “This Week in Louisiana History”
series. The article was provided by Grand Master, M∴W∴Raymond E.
Hassell, sent from a family member in Louisiana. – editor”
U.S.S. Albatross, under the command of John E. Hart, had
shelled the northern batteries of Port Hudson on June 11, 1863,
and then headed north to Bayou Sarah, a community located just
down from the bluffs St. Francisville. But there was no fighting
going on in that section of the river at the time. The ship arrived
th
at Bayou Sara, early on June 11 , and nothing of note happened
until a single gunshot was heard coming from the captain’s room.
Hart had evidently shot himself. A note found later read: “I am a
dyspeptic. Will God forgive this rash act? It has been a mania
with me for years. God knows my suffering.” The ship’s doctor
reported that “Capt. Hart had been suffering for several days
from an attack of remittent fever, with frequent paroxysms of
excessive despondency.”
Initially, the executive officer, Theodore B. DuBois, who was in
charge of the vessel after Hart’s death, attempted to take Hart’s
body downriver and out of the South for burial, but the U.S.S.
Albatross was ordered to remain on the Mississippi River.
On June 12, 1863, as the Civil War raged, Lt. Commander John
E. Hart, a Union officer and a Mason, was buried in the cemetery
of Grace Episcopal Church in St. Francisville while the siege of
Port Hudson was going on 12 miles south.
Masons, or Freemasons as they are also called, are members of
a fraternity that arose from guilds of stone masons in Europe. A
common description of Freemasonry is that it is “... a system of
morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols.” The first
lodge in Louisiana was chartered in 1752 shortly after the first
lodge was established in France.
At the time of the remarkable truce between Civil War
combatants, New Orleans had fallen to Union forces, so the
Confederates were cut off from access to the Mississippi River
via the Gulf of Mexico. But they could still transport much-needed
supplies from Louisiana and Texas by way of the Red River to
the Mississippi border. In May 1863, battles began at the two
defenses of this section of the river: Vicksburg to the north and
Port Hudson, which lay 12 miles south of St. Francisville.
Then, having failed to obtain an airtight coffin in which to store
the body, DuBois, who was a Mason, decided to go ashore to
see if he could find fellow Masons who would agree to help him
give Hart a burial. Under a white flag, DuBois came ashore and
found two brothers, Samuel and Benjamin White, from Indiana
who were members of a Masonic Lodge there. The brothers
directed DuBois to the Senior Warden of Feliciana Lodge No. 31,
William Walter Leake.
Leake, a Confederate officer home on furlough from the war,
agreed to conduct burial services for Hart. Joined by three other
members of Feliciana Lodge No. 31, the White brothers and
three Masons from the U.S.S. Albatross, Leake and the pastor of
Grace Episcopal Church presided over the burial of Hart.
After the ceremony, the Union officers invited their fellow Masons
aboard the U.S.S. Albatross for hospitality, but the Confederate
Masons declined the invitation. The ship’s doctor then offered
medicines to the Masonic brothers. Although that offer was
declined as well, the doctor later persuaded Samuel White to
accept his gift of some medicine.
Leake cared for the grave site of Hart throughout his life. Hart’s
son contacted Leake 40 years after his father’s death to express
gratitude for the kindness extended to his father.
According to recent research by Christopher G. Peña which cites
the Log of the U.S.S. Albatross among other primary sources, the
As a Mason, Leake served as Worshipful Master in Feliciana
Lodge No. 31 and was also Grand Senior Warden of the Grand
Lodge of Louisiana. Also, Leake was a delegate to the 1879
State Constitutional Convention, a state senator, judge in the
State Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and president of the People’s
Bank in St. Francisville.
________________________________________________________________
Fall Festival
Banquet
Announcement
A Special Message from the
Junior Grand Warden
Dear Brethren,
It is time once again for our Grand
Lodge Semi-Annual Communication
and the Fall Festival Banquet
announcements. Since last year's
table reservations system, setup by
R∴W∴Iacobucci, worked so well we
will use it again this year. Many of you
enjoy sitting together as either Lodge
Officers or social friends. To avoid any
confusion and to help assure pleasing
as many Brethren as possible, this
format will give everyone the proper
way to secure a table reservation.
(continued on from Page15, Moving A Stone)
Later Developments.
Before his death, one of the members of the contracting firm which had caused the upheaval of
plans, confessed that the firm had at first planned to try to persecute those connected with the
“steal”, but this he said was given up, as the railroad company threatened the firm trouble for
removing the car an article which had been receipted for, and further, members of the Westerly
Town Council promised to make the firm take up its spur tracks if it insisted on an investigation. He
also said that this same member of the firm, now deceased, stated that in a way the firm was
satisfied, as it helped them out of a dilemma. The architect refused to accept the stone they had
spent much money on and their scheme for holding it back until the last minute was in the hope
that the architect would waive his objections and allow the stone as constructed to be laid. In a
way, that was done and the cornerstone now in position is the one “borrowed” by such a unique
act.
When pressed by some of his comrades to give the names of the party which affected the scheme,
the veteran announced the following to have been the personnel of the party: Fredrick Miller, John
B. Campbell, Josiah A. Whaley, Joseph Kelly, Hector Mackenzie, and Pardon Wilbur, now
deceased, Albert H, Cushman, James L. Sherman, P. Read, Elijae H. Russell, and Allen B.
Dunham, some of the best known men in the State.
1. Reservations will be for tables of
10 guests only. All others guests
will be open seating.
2. The table must bear a name of a
Lodge or Brother hosting the table.
3. That reservation must accompany
a single check for the full amount
of the reservation, as the Grand
Lodge Office cannot keep track of
several checks to match to a
particular table request.
4. No table will be reserved until the
check for the reservation is
received in Grand Lodge Office on
or before the cutoff date.
5. All requests for table reservations
must be emailed to the Junior
Grand Warden to keep track and
relay the reservation. The Junior
Grand Warder will coordinate the
reservation with the Grand Lodge
Office and your payment.
Since everyone enjoyed listening and
dancing to the sounds of "Funhouse
Rock" party band last year, we have
brought them back once again. I know
everyone will have a great time and I
look forward to seeing you there! If
you have any questions, please feel
free to call or email me.
Thank you in advance for
cooperation.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
R∴W∴Glenn Carlson
Junior Grand Warden
your
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Grand Lodge of Rhode Island
222 Taunton Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914-4556
Telephone: 401-435-4650
Fax: 401-435-4423
Email: grandlodge@rimasons.org
rifreemason@rimasons.org
Web Site: www.rimasons.org
Grand Lodge Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Happy Thanksgiving
from
M∴W∴Raymond E. Hassell
and the
Grand Lodge of Rhode Island

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