History of Androscoggin County, Maine, Part 25

Author: Merrill, Georgia Drew, ed
Publication date: 1891
Publisher: Boston, W.A. Fergusson & co.
Number of Pages: 1050

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In 1876 George C. Wing was elected W. M .; John B. Jordan, S. W .; H. D. Donovan, J. W .; John Pickard, treasurer; J. F. Atwood, secretary. January 27 Rev. George Bates, formerly pastor of the Universalist church, was buried with Masonic honors, Past G. W. Reuel Washburn acting as W. M. Quite a mortality among the members this year. In 1877 John B. Jordan was chosen W. M .; H. D. Donovan, S. W .; Algernon M. Roak, J. W. Brother Pickard was again chosen treasurer, and Brother Atwood secretary. They have done their duty so well that in the wisdom of the lodge there has been no change demanded in either of these offices, and after fifteen years of active service they now hold and wear the jewel insignia of the key and pen. October 11 a special communication was called to form an escort to the pro- cession participating in the dedication of the statute of Edward Little in the Auburn park. 1878-same officers as last year. It appears to be an almost

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unbroken custom of the lodge to keep the elective officers in place for two successive years. 1879-H. D. Donovan, W. M .; Algernon M. Roak, S. W .; Albert R. Savage, J. W. June 24, St John's day, the lodge sent a large delegation to participate in the grand Masonic celebration held at Portland. 1880-1881-A. M. Roak, W. M .; A. R. Savage, S. W .; E. G. Heath, J. W. February 19, 1881, a special communication was called to conduct the funeral exercises of Worshipful Brother Augustus Callahan, Past Master of this lodge, Past District Deputy Grand Master, and later a member of Ashlar Lodge, Lewiston. His Masonic virtues and activity were great, and it was with intense sorrow that the sprig of acacia was planted at his grave. August 30 a number of the members went to Poland Springs to assist in the obsequies of Robert E. Campbell, a temporary resident at the Springs, and a brother Mason. 1882-Albert R. Savage, W. M .; Elbridge G. Heath, S. W .; Charles E. Darling, J. W. Brother Liberty H. Hutchinson, a young man of brilliant attainments, this year was called to the Grand Lodge above. 1883-1884-Elbridge G. Heath, W. M .; Charles E. Darling, S. W .; W. Freeman Lord, J. W. August 3, 1884, a large number from this lodge joined Lewiston Commandery in con- dueting the funeral rites of Brother Warren Ward, a worthy and much respected brother. This year were also attended two other funerals of worthy brethren: William Haskell (November 7) and Charles E. Smith (November 18), while close following these, January 29, the lodge bore Brother Charles T. Davis to his last earthly resting-place. 1885-1886-Charles E. Darling, W. M .; W. F. Lord, S. W .; Benjamin F. Metcalf, J. W. March 29, 1885, occurred the funeral of Brother Ansel L. Lombard, formerly the treasurer of the lodge. April 30 the lodge was called to mourn the death of Brother Joseph Littlefield, for many years identified with the growth and activity of the lodge, and to carry his remains to the grave. June 7 Dr R. F. Harlow, an old and prominent Mason, was buried. June 18 the oldest member, Robert Martin, a very enthusiastic and valued Mason, was buried. His apron, on which the Masonic emblems were carefully painted and which he wore from the time he was " made a Mason," was presented to the lodge after his death, and now, appropriately framed, hangs in the lodge room, a cherished souvenir and ornament.

January 20, 1887, Brother Jacob Robie was buried under the auspices of the lodge. 1887-1888-W. F. Lord, W. M .; B. F. Metcalf, S. W .; Everett M. Stevens, J. W. December 28 Brother J. Q. A. Atwood received Masonic burial by the lodge. October 23 the lodge attended the funeral of Brother Joseph Nichols, at Lisbon. September 6, 1888, Brother Jacob B. Ham was buried, one of the oldest members, for thirty-four years connected with this lodge where he was initiated. Ile filled the office of mayor of Lewiston for the first two terms. December 13 Brother Rodney F. Foss, a Past Master and an active working member, was buried. 1889-B. F. Metcalf, W. M .; E. M.

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Stevens, S. W .; Henry H. Hanson, J. W. The lease of the lodge-room expir- ing, the third story of the new Savings Bank Block was especially fitted up for a Masonic hall and leased for twenty years. For its size it is the finest and best hall in Maine. It is occupied and jointly owned by Tranquil Lodge, Ancient Brothers Lodge, and Bradford Chapter, and was dedicated by the officers of the Grand Lodge, June 24, 1889.

The officers elected for 1891 were: E. M. Stevens, W. M .; George B. Attwood, S. W .; Harry L. Haskell, J. W .; A. M. Roak, treasurer; J. F. Atwood, secretary; D. W. Verrill, trustee for Masonic Association. The reports were very satisfactory to the members, showing the lodge to be in a prosperous condition, financially and otherwise.

The masters from the first have been (in order of service): Oliver Pollard, Alden Blossom, Joseph Keith, Oliver Pollard, William Bickford, George W. Chase (elected G. W. in 1849), Josiah Little, Jr, Augustus Callahan, S. H. Wilson, George A. Gordon, A. Callahan, J. P. Fessenden, S. H. Wilson, O. H. Maxwell, George S. Woodman, N. W. Dutton, W. M. Emerson, R. F. Foss, A. C. Pray (died in office), George McClure, G. S. Woodman, George C. Wing, John B. Jordan, H. D. Donovan, Algernon M. Roak, Albert R. Savage, Elbridge G. Heath, Charles E. Darling, W. F. Lord, B. F. Metcalf, E. M. Stevens.

Tranquil Lodge has contributed liberally to the formation of many of the lodges of the county, while she is numerously represented in the higher Masonic bodies. In the personnel of its membership, in the character of its work, and in the liberality of its charity it is second to no other lodge, and the statement below is as true now as when Brother Martin wrote it in 1876: "Not only has every needy call from a distressed worthy brother been promptly answered, but objects of charity, whether brethren, widows, or orphans, have been sought out and generously supplied from the funds of the lodge, and also by private contribution."

Ancient Brothers Lodge, No. 178, Auburn, F. §. A. M., 1 was granted a dispensation by M. W. Albert Moore, Gi. M., dated June 25, 1875, with these officers : Samuel O. Wood, W. M .; Albert M. Penley, S. W .; and Marcellus B. Preble, J. W. After working under dispensation for one year, and initiating fourteen candidates, a charter was granted, dated May 4, 1876, with the following charter members : Forest E. Bisbee, George H. Brown, De Witt C. Chase, Lewis A. Cobb, Francis Corson, C. B. Eaton, Enoch Perkins, George Parker, Isaac S. Robinson, Edwin T. Stevens, Andrew M. Peables, Milton J. Loring, Nathaniel M. Neal, Samuel O. Wood, H. A. Wallingford, Albert M. Penley, M. B. Preble, James W. Peables, Albion G. Smith.

At a special communication, held in Masonic Hall, in Auburn, June 15, 1876, the following representatives of the Grand Lodge were present: Most

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Worshipful Albert Moore, G. M .; Right Worshipful William J. Burnham as D. G. M .; Right Worthy Fessenden 1. Day as S. G. W .; Worshipful A. M. Larrabee as J. G. W .; Worshipful W. W. Sanborn as G. Treas .; Worshipful George A. Callahan as G. Sec .; Worshipful H. E. Morriscy as G. S. D .; Worshipful C. H. Jumper as G. J. D .: Right Worshipful Warren Phillips, G. Tyler. The lodge was then formally constituted and the following officers were duly installed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master: Samuel O. Wood, W. M .; Albert M. Penley, S. W .; M. B. Preble, J. W .; Nathaniel M. Neal, treasurer; Edwin T. Stevens, secretary; G. M. Atkins, chaplain; J. W. Peables, M .; M. J. Loring, S. D .; F. E. Bisbee, J. D .; L. L. Hersey, S. S .; C. H. Parker, J. S .; Charles E. Johnson, tyler. At the annual communication, held October 5, 1876, the lodge elected : A. M. Penley, W. M .; M. J. Loring, S. W .; George Parker, J. W .; N. M. Neal, treasurer; E. T. Stevens, secretary ; and at the annual communication, held October 16, 1877, the same officers were re-elected.

At the annual communication held October 15, 1878, the following were elected : M. J. Loring, W. M .; G. M. Atkins, S. W .; John T. Hale, J. W .; N. M. Neal, treasurer; E. T. Stevens, secretary. At the annual communica- tion held October 21, 1879, the same officers were re-elected. At the annual communication, held October 19, 1880, the following officers were elected: George Parker, W. M .; John T. Hale, S. W .; Isaac S. Robinson, J. W .; N. M. Neal, treasurer ; E. T. Stevens, secretary. At the annual communication held October 18, 1881, elected: N. M. Neal, W. M .; I. S. Robinson, S. W .; C. H. Parker, J. W .; E. O. Wells, treasurer; E. T. Stevens, secretary. At the annual communication held October 17, 1882, elected: Isaac S. Robinson, W. M .; C. H. Parker, S. W .; G. M. Atkins, J. W .; N. M. Neal, treasurer; E. T. Stevens, secretary. A special meeting of the lodge was called December 25 to attend the funeral of Isaac S. Robinson, Master of the lodge. At the next regular meeting suitable resolutions were adopted and the secretary instructed to inseribe a page of the records to his memory. At the annual communica- tion held October 16, 1883, elected: Lionel O). Brackett, W. M .; G. M. Atkins, S. W .; H. B. Sawyer, J. W .; N. M. Neal, treasurer; E. T. Stevens, secretary. At the annual communication held October 21, 1884, the officers were re-elected with the exception of Brother E. T. Stevens, who, having served as secretary of the lodge since its organization, declined a re-election, and Walter HI. Johnson was elected. At the annual communication held October 20, 1885, elected : Orrel Brown, W. M .; J. H. Litchfield, S. W .; Benjamin R. Irish, J. W .; N. M. Ncal, treasurer; L. A. Cobb, secretary. At the annual communication held October 19, 1886, the same officers were re-elected. At the annual communication held October 18, 1887, elected : J. H. Litchfield, W. M .; H. L. Gurney, S. W .; M. P. Buchanan, J. W .; N. M. Neal, treasurer; L. A. Cobb, secretary. At the annual communication held

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October 16, 1888, re-elected the officers of the previous year. At the annual communication held October 15, 1889, elected : Herbert L. Gurney, W. M .; M. Perry Buchanan, S. W .; C. S. Stevens, J. W .; N. M. Neal, treasurer; L. A. Cobb, secretary. At the annual communication held October 21, 1890, elected: Herbert L. Gurney, W. M .; M. Perry Buchanan, S. W .; Clarence A. Chase, J. W .; N. M. Neal, treasurer; L. A. Cobb, secretary. A public instal- lation was held in Masonic Hall, Tuesday, November 18, and the above officers were installed by M. W. Frank E. Sleeper, P. G. M., assisted by M. W. Fes- senden I. Day as Grand Marshal, and R. W. William J. Burnham as Grand Chaplain.

Of the 20 charter members 13 are at present members, three have died, and four have left the lodge. In addition to its charter members the lodge has gained 78 by initiation and 11 by dimit, making the whole number on its books 109. It has lost by death, dimits, and other canses, 19. Its present member- ship (November, 1890,) is 90. The meetings are well attended, and a good degree of interest is manifested by the brethren in the advancement of masonry and the prosperity of the lodge.

Bradford Chapter, No. 38, R. A. M.1-This body began its existence as Auburn Chapter under a dispensation granted May 17, 1874, to Companions George S. Woodman, Rodney. F. Foss, Joseph Littlefield, Charles B. Merrill, Robert M. Sykes, Levi W. Sanborn, Myron W. Jones, George B. Stevens, Samuel O. Wood, Henry D. Donovan, Cyrus Hall, Albert M. Penley, Charles C. Keith, S. E. Wentworth, Milton J. Loring, Daniel E. Hall, Charles B. Eaton, Albert W. Larrabee, Isaac S. Robinson, Daniel F. Bean, and Edwin M. Leavitt. Horace H. Burbank, Grand High Priest, appointed Companion George S. Woodman the first High Priest, Companion Rodney F. Foss the first King, and Companion Joseph Littlefield the first Scribe. May 18 the companions assembled at the probate court room in Auburn, and a chapter of Royal Arch Masons was opened. Present, M. E. George S. Woodman, H. P .; E. Rodney F. Foss, King; E. Joseph Littlefield, Scribe; Companions C. B. Merrill, E. M. Leavitt, L. W. Sanborn, A. W. Larrabee, J. S. Robinson, C. B. Eaton, A. M. Penley, and S. O. Wood. The dispensation was read by the H. P. and accepted. The M. E. H. P. appointed Companions S. O. Wood, C. of H .; George B. Stevens, P. S .; A. M. Penley, R. A. C .; E. M. Leavitt, treasurer; C. B. Merrill, secretary ; D. F. Bean, M. 3d V .; H. D. Donovan, M. 2d V .; C. B. Eaton, M. 1st V .; C. C. Keith, Sent. Companions Leavitt, Robinson, and Foss were chosen to procure a room for meetings, Companions Donovan, Merrill, and Foss to prepare by-laws, and Companions Larrabee, Wood, and Stevens to procure furniture and regalia. Voted that the stated convocations be held on the first Tuesday of each month.

A stated convocation was held June 2, 1874. Petitions for degrees were

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received from Brothers Algernon M. Roak, James W. Peables, Abram Atwood, John B. Jordan, John Pickard, Henry Little, George C. Wing, Samuel F. Merrill, Ansel L. Lombard, George W. Curtis, Andrew M. Peables, Benjamin F. Sturgis. Later all were elected to the degrees. Tranquil Lodge offered the free use of its rooms to the chapter, while working under dispensation, and it was voted to accept the offer. August 27 the first work was done, Algernon M. Roak, James W. Peables, and Abram Atwood being advanced to the honorary degree of Mark Master Mason. February 9, 1875, a con- vocation was called to confer the Mark Master's, Past Master's, and Most Excellent Master's degrees. In the evening the Royal Arch degree was conferred. M. E. Horace H. Burbank, Grand High Priest, in his official capacity, reviewed the work, and expressed himself as much pleased. There was present a large representation from King Hiram and other chapters. It was voted to change the name of the chapter to Bradford. At the annual session of the Grand Chapter, May 4, 1875, the Grand High Priest, in his communication, said :

February 9, 1874, I inspected the work in all the degrees, and with pleasure report it eminently satisfactory. Accuracy, deliberation, and dignity characterized the entire ceremonies. Their large and elegant hall with its suitable appointments, the specimens of their skill, their zealous efforts to succeed, all afford, abundant evidence that with a charter they would do eredit to themselves and honor to the Grand Chapter.

The charter was granted May 5, 1875, as Bradford Chapter, No. 38, to take rank and precedence from May 7, 1874. June 1, 1875, the companions who had signed the petition assembled to accept the charter, and to elect officers. The chapter was constituted by M. E. Henry L. Paine, Grand High Priest; Joseph M. Hayes, Grand King; F. T. Faulkner, Grand Scribe; Warren Phillips, Grand Sentinel; George A. Callahan and A. K. P. Knowlton, King Hiram Chapter; N. Woodbury, Somerset Chapter; F. I. Day, St Paul Chapter. The Grand High Priest installed the officers: George S. Woodman, H. P .; Rodney F. Foss, King; Joseph Littlefield, Scribe; E. L. Leavitt, Treasurer; Charles B. Merrill, Secretary ; Samuel O. Wood, C. of H .; Albert M. Penley, P. S .; Henry D. Donovan, R. A. C .; C. B. Eaton, M. 3d V .; D. E. Hall, M. 2d V .; L. W. Sanborn, M. 1st V .; C. C. Keith, Sentinel. September 5, 1875, Comp. Daniel E. Hall died. At the annual convocation in Portland, May 2, 1876, the Grand High Priest in his report said:

November 2 I visited this chapter and inspected work on the R. A. degree, which was presented in a manner which many of our older chapters would do well to imitate.

June 3, 1876, the annual convocation was held. Up to this time the chapter had exalted thirty-two companions. The following were elected : M. E. Rodney F. Foss, H. P .; Samuel O. Wood, King; Albert M. Penley, Scribe; E. M. Leavitt, Treasurer; C. B. Merrill, Secretary ; R. L. Harlow, C. of H .; A. M.

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Roak, P. S. ; J. W. Peables, R. A. C., and, June 22, were installed by M. E. George S. Woodman, P. H. P., assisted by Companion John B. Jordan as Marshal. March 6, 1877, R. E. F. T. Faulkner, Grand Scribe, officially visited the chapter. June 5 the annual convocation was held. During the year there had been six exaltations. The officers elected were : M. E. Samuel O. Wood, H. P .; Albert M. Penley, King; R. L. Harlow, Scribe ; E. M. Leavitt, Treasurer ; C. B. Merrill, Secretary ; A. M. Roak, C. of H .; A.R. Savage, P. S .; B. F. Metcalf, R. A. C. July 19 P. H. P. Augustus Callahan, assisted by P. II. P. George S. Woodman, as Grand Marshal, publicly installed the officers. February 8, 1878, R. E. Joseph M. Hayes, D. G. H. P., made an official visit. There were also present M. E. John W. Ballou, P. G. H. P .; R. E. F. T. Faulkner, Grand King, and a large number of visiting companions. June 4, 1878, were elected : A. M. Penley, H. P. ; R. L. Harlow, King; A. M. Roak, Scribe ; A. R. Savage, C. of H .; B. F. Metcalf, P. S .; W. F. Lord, R. A. C .; E. M. Leavitt, Treas. ; C. B. Merrill, Sec., who, June 19, were publicly installed by R. E. Jos. A. Locke, Grand Scribe, assisted by F. I. Day, P. H. P., as Marshal. March 12, 1879, R. E. Comp. Locke again visited the chapter when the Royal Arch degree was conferred. In his report to the Grand Chapter, May, 1879, he said :

The officers of this chapter are determined not to be excelled, and the large attend- ance showed that the companions as well as the officers felt a deep interest in the welfare and good name of their chapter.

Right Eminent F. T. Faulkner, Grand King, and visitors from King Hiram St Paul, Keystone, Androscoggin, Jerusalem, and Turner chapters were also present. June 3, 1879, were elected: Comp. R. L. Harlow, H. P .; A. M. Roak, King ; A. R. Savage, Scribe; B. F. Metcalf, C. of H .; W. F. Lord, P. S; J. F. Atwood, R. A. C .; George C. Wing, Treas .; C. B. Merrill, Sec. June 17 P. H. P. A. M. Penley, assisted by P. H. P. George S. Woodman as Marshal, pub- licly installed the officers. After the installation a banquet was served. June 1, 1880, were elected : A. M. Roak, H. P .; A. R. Savage, King ; B. F. Metcalf, Scribe ; George C. Wing, Treas .; C. B. Merrill, Sec .; W. F. Lord, C. of H .; J. F. Atwood, P. S .; C. E. Libby, R. A. C. July 6 P. H. P. R. L. Harlow, with the assistance of P. H. P. Geo. S. Woodman as Marshal, publicly installed the officers. After the installation refreshments were served. January 4, 1881, the committee appointed to present resolutions on the death of Comp. Charles B. Eaton, reported this among others: " Resolved, That in the death of Companion Eaton this chapter has lost a worthy member, - who, as one of its charter members, labored hard for its success, -his widow, a kind husband, and the state a good citizen." March 8, 1881, M. E. Jos. M. Hayes, G. H. P., made his official visit. In his report he said :

I visited Bradford Chapter, No. 38, Auburn, and witnessed work in the Royal Arch degree. This chapter, although young, is one that will rank high, for its officers are

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interested in its welfare, are accurate ritualists, and appreciate the spirit of the text. The work presented would have been creditable for any chapter.

June 7, 1881, were elected: A. R. Savage, H. P .; B. F. Metcalf, King; W. F. Lord, Scribe; J. F. Atwood, C. of H .; C. E. Libby, P. S .; E. G. Thompson, R. A. C .; Geo. C. Wing, Treas .; C. B. Merrill, Sec. June 14 the officers were publicly installed by A. M. Roak, P. H. P., assisted by A. M. Penley, P. H. P., . as Grand Marshal. April 4, 1882, R. E. Frank E. Sleeper, D. G. H. P., made his official visit. In his report he said :

I visited Bradford Chapter at Auburn and witnessed work in the M. M. M. degree. The officers and many of the members showed a very commendable zeal to ascertain what is the correct wording of the ritual. The chapter is in a prosperous condition.

June 6, 1882, these officers were elected: B. F. Metcalf, H. P .; W. F. Lord, King; J. F. Atwood, Scribe; C. E. Libby, C. of H .; H. G. Foss, P. S. ; E. G. Heath, R. A. C .; George C. Wing, Treas .; C. B. Merrill, Sec .; and June 29 they were publicly installed by A. R. Savage, P. H. P., assisted by A. M. Roak, P. H. P., as Marshal. March 27, 1883, R. E. Manley G. Trask, Grand King, made his official visit. In his report, he said :

I visited Bradford Chapter at Auburn, and witnessed most excellent work on the M. E. M. degree. The officers displayed a thorough knowledge of their several parts.

June 5, 1883, the following were elected: W. F. Lord, H. P .; J. F. Atwood, King ; C. E. Libby, Scribe; H. G. Foss, C. of H .; E. G. Heath, P. S .: L. O. Brackett, R. A. C .; Geo. C. Wing, Treas. ; C. B. Merrill, Sec. June 12 the officers were publicly installed by A. M. Roak, P. H. P., assisted by A. M. Penley, P. Il. P., as Marshal. March 4, 1884, resolutions were adopted to the memory of our late companion, Marcellus B. Preble. April 22 M. E. Frank E. Sleeper, (. H. P., made his official visit. In his report, he said:

I visited Bradford Chapter at Auburn. Three candidates were exalted. The chapter has done a large amount of work during the year, and I judge from the specimens of skill exhibited at the time of my visit, it has been well done.

June 3, 1884, the following officers were elected: J. F. Atwood, H. P .; C. E. Libby, King; H. G. Foss, Scribe ; E. G. Heath, C. of H .; L. O. Brackett, P. S .; L. W. Ilaskell, R. A. C .; Geo. (. Wing, Treas .; L. Linn Small, Sec. They were installed July 1 by W. F. Lord, P. H. P., assisted by A. M. Penley, P. II. P., as Marshal. September 2 resolutions were adopted in memory of Comp. Warren Ward, who died August 1, 1884. February 3, 1885, resolutions were reported to the memory of Comp. Charles E. Smith, who died November 15, 1884. March 31, 1885, M. E. Frank E. Sleeper, G. H. P., made his official visit. In his report, he said :

March 31, I visited Bradford Chapter at Auburn. The Royal Arch degree was conferred in accordance with the standard ritual, and in a very correct manner. The High Priest

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and several of his companions are thorough ritualists, and have labored hard to bring the work to a high state of proficiency in which they have well succeeded. The records are nicely kept, and the chapter is prospering.

June 2, 1885, these officers were elected: C. E. Libby, H. P .; H. G. Foss, King; E. G. Heath, Scribe; L. O. Brackett, C. H .; L. W. Haskell, P. S .; H. W. Hutchins, R. A. C .; Geo. C. Wing, Treas .; L. Linn Small, Sec. July 16 the officers were installed by M. E. J. F. Atwood, P. H. P., assisted by W. F. Lord as Marshal. August 4 resolutions were adopted on the death of Comp. Ansel L. Lombard. February 19, 1886, R. E. Henry R. Taylor, D. D. G. H. P. made his official visit. In his report he said : "I visited Bradford Royal Arch Chapter at Auburn, and witnessed work in the R. A. degree, which was very correctly done." June 1, 1886, were elected : II. G. Foss, II. P .; E. G. Heath, King; Geo. C. Wing, Treas .; L. Linn Small, Sec. July 6 the officers were installed by M. E. Chas E. Libby, assisted by Ex. A. M. Roak as G. C. of H. February 8, 1887, R. E. Chas I. Collamore, Grand Scribe, made his official visit. In his report he said: "At Auburn I saw the R. A. degree conferred. The work was performed in an impressive manner. This chapter is in good condition." March 1 resolutions were presented on the death of Comp. Jacob Robie. June 7 the following were elected: E. G. Heath, H. P .; H. Wesley Hutchins, King; Henry H. Hanson, Scribe; Geo. S. Woodman, Treas .; A. M. Roak, Sec .; and July 5, they were installed by M. E. H. G. Foss, assisted by W. F. Lord as Grand Captain of Host. April 3, 1888, M. E. James M. Nevens, G. H. P., made his official visit and reported:

April 3 I made my official visit to Bradford Chapter, and witnessed work in the R. A. degree. The officers were all new in their stations, and this was the first time that they had worked the degree, yet it was very well presented.

June 5 the following were elected: H. Wesley Hutchins, H. P .; Henry H. Hanson, King; Geo. B. Attwood, Scribe; Geo. S. Woodman, Treas .; A. M. Roak, Sec. July 3 the officers were installed by R. E. A. M. Penley, assisted by E. G. Heath as Grand C. of H. April 30, 1889, M. E. Geo. W. Goulding, G. H. P., made his official visit. In his report he said :

Bradford Chapter, in the beautiful city of Auburn, was visited by me April 30. The Royal Arch degree was worked to my entire satisfaction. Twelve exaltations during the year with several applications pending will give an idea of its condition.

June 5 were elected: Henry H. Hanson, H. P .; Geo. B. Attwood, King; E. H. Hutchins, Scribe; Geo. S. Woodman, Treas .; A. M. Roak, Sec. August 6 the officers were installed by R. E. A. M. Penley, assisted by Chas E. Libby as G. C. of A. March 4, 1890, R. E. Judson B. Dunbar, Grand Scribe, made an official visit. June 3 these officers were chosen: Geo. B. Attwood, H. P .; E. H. Hutchins, King; L. O. Brackett, Scribe; Geo. S. Woodman, Treas .;

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History of Androscoggin County, Maine, Part 25

Author: Merrill, Georgia Drew, ed Publication date: 1891 Publisher: Boston, W.A. Fergusson & co. Number of Pages: 1050

Author: Merrill, Georgia Drew, ed
Publication date: 1891
Publisher: Boston, W.A. Fergusson & co.
Number of Pages: 1050