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Webster Lodge, No. 164, F. S. A. M., Sabatis. - In the winter of 1870-71 Luther Lombard, Stetson L. Ilill, Bradford D. Farnham, John Shore, Cyrus Hackett, Calvin D. Bubier, Frank E. Sleeper, Eugene D. Greenleaf, being desirous of establishing a lodge of Masonry at Sabatis, and believing that good work in extending Masonic influence in the vicinity would be done thereby, secured 'the co-operation of Andrew J. Harris, H. S. Harris, and James H. Thompson, of Greene, and Joseph G. Bragg, Augustus C. Frost, and Stephen
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R. Raynes, of Wales, in sending a petition for the organization of a lodge here. In answer, M. W. John H. Lynde, then Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maine, granted a dispensation, empowering them to form and open a lodge in Webster, and appointing Bro. Frank E. Sleeper, first Master; Stetson L. Hill, first Senior Warden; and Bradford D. Farnham, first Junior Warden. Bro. Frank E. Sleeper was a native of Lewiston, a graduate of the first class of Bates College, and of Maine Medical School, and had recently located in Sabatis as a physician. He was 24 years of age, and a member of Ashlar Lodge, Lew- iston. He was the mainspring in organizing and regulating the lodge, and to his energy and tact it is largely indebted for the many complimentary notices from the several district deputies and other visitors who have witnessed its work. He has held, among others, these Masonic offices : Master of Webster Lodge 10 years, District Deputy Grand Master three years, Senior Grand War- den, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Master of Masons in Maine (by unanimous election serving two terms), and is Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge, High Priest of King Hiram Chapter, Grand High Priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Maine and its Grand Lecturer, Thrice Illustrious Master of Dunlap Council Royal and Select Masters, Commander of Lewiston Commandery Knights Templar, Grand Lecturer of the Grand Commandery, and Thrice Potent Grand Master of Lewiston Lodge of Perfection, A. A. S. R. He is author of the monitorial portion of the "Maine Royal Arch Text-book," authorized text-book for chapters in Maine. Bro. Stetson L. Hill was a native of Web- ster, and a member of Tranquil Lodge, Auburn. He studied law with his father, Jacob Hill, had followed that profession for several years, and was about 50 years of age, and the owner of considerable property. Bro. Bradford D. Farnham, belonging to Ashlar Lodge, Lewiston, was junior partner in the firm of Davis & Farnham, merchants. He never attended a lodge meeting, as he moved from town. Bro. Luther Lombard, a native of Wales, had been a resi- dent of Sabatis for 30 years, and was engaged in farming, owning quite an extensive property. Capt. Lombard received his degrees in Philadelphia, Pa. He was one of the most active and efficient members. Bro. Joseph G. Bragg was a member of Monmouth Lodge, a ship-joiner by trade, but farming in Wales. He was one of our most highly esteemed members. Bro. John Shore was a native of Yorkshire, England, a wool-carder in charge of the carding- room of the Webster Woolen Mill. Bro. Shore was 41 years of age, a member of Ashlar Lodge, and a just and upright man. He was of great assistance to the lodge, and his removal to Lisbon was greatly regretted. Bro. Eugene D. Greenleaf was a graduate of Harvard, and agent of Webster Woolen Mill. He removed to Boston three years later, remaining, however, a member of the lodge. Bro. Calvin D. Bubier, a native of Lewiston, 35 years of age, was a clerk of Davis & Farnham. He received his degrees in Princeton. Bro. Augustus C. Frost was 27 years of age, and a member of Morning Star Lodge
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of Litchfield. Though living at a great distance he set an excellent example of punctuality. Bro. Cyrus Hackett, aged 49, was a native of Greene, a mill- wright and a member of Tranquil Lodge.
Perhaps a more rusty body of Masons never gathered together, but all went to work with energy, and under Bro. Sleeper's instruction rapid progress was made. Previous to organization, they met frequently in secure places to practice Masonic work, thus enabling them to acquit themselves very well at the first communication of the lodge. Bro. Luther Lombard advanced $300, taking the joint note of the other members as security. This note was after- wards signed by several of the first admitted members. With this money the brethren leased, finished, painted, and furnished the second story of the school-house in Sabatis, making a neat and tasty hall, and September 23, 1871, held the first stated communication. At this meeting Bro. Sleeper congratulated the lodge on the excellent progress made, promising the continuance of his own exertions, requesting earnest endeavors by the others, and predicting a useful future. Two applications were received. October 28, 1871, four applications were received, the two previous applicants accepted, and Edwin H. Johnson initiated. At the next meeting the members' dues were fixed at two dollars, and the Master appointed these officers: Luther Lombard, Treas .; Eugene D. Greenleaf, Sec .; J. G. Bragg, Marshal; Augustus C. Frost, S. D .; Cyrus Hackett, J. D .; C. D. Bubier, S. S .; John Shore, J. S .; A. J. Harris, Sent. ; W. B. Cutler, Tyler. The lodge was officially visited by R. W. Dura Bradford, D. D. G. M., February 20, 1872. There were many visitors present. After witnessing work in the second degree, Bro. Bradford complimented the officers very highly. April 20, 1872, the lodge voted to petition for a charter: a code of by-laws was accepted, and ordered to be submitted to the Grand Lodge for approval.
Authority having been obtained June 15, 1872, the lodge elected: Frank E. Sleeper, W. M .; Stetson L. Hill, S. W .; J. G. Bragg, J. W .; Luther Lombard, Treas .; Alden S. Potter, Sec. Eleven brethren who had taken their degrees in this lodge were admitted to membership, and a committee appointed to make arrangements for constituting Webster Lodge. August 1, 1872, M. W. David Cargill, G. M., assisted by Bro. Eaton, of United Lodge No. 8, of Brunswick, as Sen. G. W., Bro. Geo. Swift, of Acacia Lodge No. 121, of Durham, as Jun. G. W., Bro. Chase, of Morning Star Lodge No. 141, of Litchfield, as Grand Chaplain, and Bro. Warren Phillips, of Portland, Grand Tyler, dedicated and constituted Webster Lodge, No. 164, after which the M. W. G. M. publicly installed the officers. January 9, 1873, the officers were re-elected (except E. D. Greenleaf, chosen secretary), and installed by R. W. Joseph M. Hayes, D. D. G. M. of the Fourteenth Masonic District (to which the lodge was assigned November 6, 1872), assisted by W. James B. Westcott of Solar Lodge, No. 14, Bath, as Grand Marshal.
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Jannary 1, 1874, were elected : F. E. Sleeper, W. M .; A. C. Frost, S. W .; J. G. Bragg, J. W .; L. Lombard, Treas .; Stetson L. Hill, Sec .; and they were installed by Wor. Bro. Geo. S. Woodman, assisted by Geo. C. Wing. In May Bro. Sleeper was appointed D. D. G. M., and for the remainder of the year the Master's station was filled by the Senior Warden, although Bro. Sleeper attended the meetings and took an active part.
January 21, 1875, choice was made of A. C. Frost, W. M .; Jos. G. Bragg, S. W .; Edwin H. Johnson, J. W .; L. Lombard, Treas .; S. L. Hill, Sec. Feb- ruary 13 these officers were publicly installed by R. W. Bro. F. E. Sleeper, D. D. G. M. This year the annual meeting was changed, and December 9, 1875, were chosen: Edwin H. Johnson, W. M .; James F. Heney, S. W .; Retiah D. Jones, J. W .; L. Lombard, Treas .; S. L. Hill, Sec. They were publicly installed by R. W. Frank E. Sleeper. June, 1876, R. W. Simeon Stone, D. D. G. M., visited the lodge, witnessed work in the M. M. degree, and compli- mented the lodge very highly for its proficiency in the ritual. The note against the lodge was paid this year, and committed to the flames-a most acceptable burnt offering to the Masonic "goat." December 25, 1876, were elected: Frank E. Sleeper, W. M .; Wm II. Wright, S. W .; R. D. Jones, J. W .; L. Lombard, Treas .; T. C. Billings, Sec. They were publicly installed January 4, 1877, by R. W. Fessenden I. Day, assisted by Archie L. Talbot. The instal- lation services were followed by a collation and sociable.
May 1, 1877, Webster Lodge buried Bro. James Keates. Bro. Keates was an Englishman, 49 years of age, and a wool-spinner. Ile was an interested and active member and a much-esteemed citizen. The lodge was officially visited during the year by R. W. Simeon Stone, who highly complimented it on its accuracy in the third degree. This commendation was highly valued. Soon after, the lodge accepted Bro. Stone's invitation and visited him at Ancient York Lodge, Lisbon Falls. December 20, 1877, officers were chosen: F. E. Sleeper, W. M .; Win H. Wright, S. W .; R. D. Jones, J. W .; L. Lombard, Treas .; T. C. Billings, Sec .; who were publicly installed January 16, 1878.
January 17, 1878, a board of trustees of the charity fund was selected and duly organized. A list of all property of the lodge was made, and March 14, 1878, transferred to its custody. December 5, 1878, were chosen : F. E. Sleeper, W. M .; R. D. Jones, S. W .; A. S. Potter, J. W .; L. Lombard, Treas .; T. C. Billings, Sec. They were publicly installed by R. W. Augustus Callahan, P. M., of Tranquil Lodge, after which a supper was served at the Sabatis House, followed by a sociable at the hall. March 5, 1879, Masonic honors were paid to the remains of Bro. James F. Heney, conveyed to Biddeford. Bro. Heney was 46 years of age, English by birth, and a weaver. In 1872 he received the degrees in Webster Lodge and remained an active and efficient member. With his death originated the relief fund of the lodge. About this time the lodge procured an album and has made efforts to secure photographs of the brethren,
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but many pages are yet empty. June 24, 1879, Webster Lodge, joining with Rabboni Lodge, attended the celebration of St John's Day, at Portland.
The annual communication of 1879 falling on Christmas evening, the lodge was duly opened and called to refreshment to allow the brethren to attend a Christmas festival at the Free Baptist church. Later in the evening the officers were re-elected, and on New-Year's eve they were publicly installed by R. W. F. I. Day, assisted by R. W. Augustus Callahan. After supper, served by Bro. A. S. Potter, of the Sabatis House, Bro. Callahan gave an instructive lecture on Masonry. Nothing worthy of note took place in 1880-1881. Not an application was received. December 16, 1880, showed $177.48 in the treasury, and a charity fund of $105. Chose Frank E. Sleeper, W. M .; R. D. Jones, S. W .; J. G. Jordan, J. W .: L. Lombard, Treas. ; T. C. Billings, Sec.
1881-officers: Frank E. Sleeper, W. M .; R. D. Jones, S. W .; Jas. G. Jordan, J. W .; Luther Lombard, Treas .; T. C. Billings, Sec .; A. S. Potter, Chap .; Jos. G. Bragg, Marshal; Judson Bangs, S. D .; E. G. Thomas, J. D .; B. P. Jordan, S. S .; L. H. Lombard, J. S .; I. N. Spofford, Sent .; Herman Amback, Tyler. 1882-officers: Frank E. Sleeper, W. M .; R. D. Jones, S. W .; J. G. Jordan, J. W .; Luther Lombard, Treas .; T. C. Billings, Sec .; Geo. H. Bingham, Chap .; . J. G. Bragg, Marshal; Judson Bangs, S. D .; E. G. Thomas, J. D .; B. P. Jordan, S. S .; L. H. Lombard, J. S .; Herman Amback, Sent .; Joseph Heck, Tyler. January 31, in the presence of a very large company, many visitors being present from adjacent lodges, the officers were publicly installed. A Past Master's jewel was presented to Worthy Bro. Sleeper by the lodge, and a beautiful steel engraving was given to the lodge by its lady friends. 1883- Brothers Sleeper and Lombard positively declining re-election, the following officers were chosen: Retiah D. Jones, W. M .; Judson Bangs, S. W .; B. P. Jordan, J. W .; F. E. Sleeper, Treas .; T. C. Billings, Sec .; Geo. H. Bingham, Chap .; E. G. Thomas, Marshal; W. H. Wright, S. D .; John W. Wood, J. D .; C. D. Bubier, S. S .; H. Amback, J. S .; F. E. Marr, Sent .; C. C. Getchell, Tyler. 1884-officers: Judson Bangs, W. M .; W. H. Wright, S. W .; E. G. Thomas, J. W .; F. E. Sleeper, Treas .; T. C. Billings, Sec .; R. D. Jones, Chap .; J. G. Bragg, Marshal; J. W. Wood, S. D .; C. C. Getchell, J. D .; H. Amback, S. S .; F. E. Marr, J. S .; Gustave Graichen, Tyler. Publicly installed February 6 by R. W. Fessenden I. Day, over sixty visitors being present from Ancient York Lodge, Lisbon, besides many from Ashlar, Rabboni, Tranquil, Tyrian, and other lodges. Bro. Billings was presented with an elegant gold pen, a stylographic pen, and a set of cut- glass inkstands by the members.
1885-officers: Judson Bangs, W. M .; Wm H. Wright, S. W .; E. G. Thomas, J. W .; F. E. Sleeper, Treas .; T. C. Billings, Sec .; R. D. Jones, Chap .; J. G. Bragg, Marshal; J. W. Wood, S. D .; C. C. Getchell, J. D .; H. Amback, S. S .; F. E. Marr, J. S .; G. Graichen, Tyler. July 8 the lodge
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buried its oldest charter member, Bro. Luther Lombard, its Treasurer con- tinuously for ten years. 1886-officers: Frank E. Sleeper, W. M .; F. E. Marr, S. W .; B. P. Jordan, J. W .; Jas G. Jordan, Treas .; T. C. Billings, Sec .; J. W. Wood, Chap .; J. G. Bragg, Marshal; C. C. Getchell, S. D .; E. G. Thomas, J. D .; H. Amback,. S. S .; L. H. Lombard, J. S .; G. Graichen, Tyler. January 22 they were publicly installed by M. W. Fessenden I. Day, Grand Master. Bro. Sleeper, being Deputy Grand Master, accepted the office of Master only upon the earnest solicitation of his brethren and the Grand Master. 1887-officers: Jos. G. Bragg, W. M .; F. E. Marr, S. W .; Chas C. Getchell, J. W .; J. G. Jordan, Treas .; T. C. Billings, Sec .; R. D. Jones, Chap .; E. G. Thomas, Marshal; Judson Bangs, S. D .; H. Amback, J. D .; G. Graichen, J. S .; A. D. Ames, Tyler. September 23 Bro. John W. McFarland was buried by the lodge. 1888-officers same as 1887. They were publicly installed on February 29 by Grand Master Frank E. Sleeper.
1889-officers : Frank E. Marr, W. M .; W. H. Wright, S. W .; II. Amback, J. W .; J. G. Jordan, Treas .; Judson Bangs, Sec .; R. D. Jones, Chap .; E. G. Thomas, Marshal; T. C. Billings, S. D .; I. N. Spofford, J. D .; George W. Jordan, S. S .; A. D. Ames, J. S .; Fred Dodson, Tyler. They were publicly installed by Grand Master Frank E. Sleeper January 4. On June 17 the lodge vacated the hall over the mill of Bro. R. D. Jones, which it had occupied for seven years. 1890-officers same as 1889, except C. D. Bubier, Tyler. Officers installed by Past Master Bangs, in the hall of the Golden Cross. This year died Bro. Oren A. Jordan. November 20 the lodge entered into its new hall-the upper part of the building erected for a post-office and store by Bro. E. Woodside. 1891-officers: Judson Bangs, W. M .; T. C. Billings, S. W .; I. N. Spofford, J. W .; F. E. Sleeper, Treas .; J. G. Jordan, Sec .; R. D. Jones, Chap .; E. G. Thomas, Marshal; Edwin Woodside, S. D .; Geo. W. Jordan, J. D .; C. A. Amback, S. S .; C. A. Dins- more, J. S .; C. D. Bubier, Tyler. Publicly installed by Past Grand Master Sleeper, February 6. May 7 Judson Bangs, the present master, was appointed D. D. G. M.
The number of members April, 1891, was 45. From its formation 43 have been initiated, eight received from other lodges, which makes the whole number of members 60. Six have died and nine dimitted. A steady growth has been made, and an interest maintained which, considering the small territory of the jurisdiction, has been remarkable, and the lodge has been noted for the excel- lence of its work, which has caused frequent visits from other lodges. It is in a prosperous condition, and owns one of the best lots in the village, where, when the ten years of its present lease expires, it hopes to have a home of its own.
Reuel Washburn Lodge, F. g. A. M., No. 181, Livermore Falls, held its first meeting under dispensation May 10, 1876, in Masons' Hall, on Depot street. There were present Wor. Levi H. Daggett, W. M .; W. H. Wood,
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S. W .; Frank Garcelon as J. W. (A. G. French being absent); and the Master appointed Winfield S. Treat, Treas .; George O. Eustis, Sec .; Ensign S. Goding, S. D .; R. C. Boothby, J. D .; Rev. Phineas Bond, Chap .; Chas L. Eustis, S. S .; John C. Eaton, J. S .; A. C. Otis, Marshal; S. J. Burgess, Tyler. There were also present Bros. Chas H. Cram, A. R. Millett, Albert Allen, and some visiting brethren. Committees were appointed to draft constitution and by-laws, to loan $200 to procure jewels and furniture, and to arrange for hall. Alonzo M. Bumpus and Sullivan Newman made applications for admittance, and at the next meeting Newman was initiated. The new lodge starts in prosperously, numerous applications being received and much good work done. From the number of rejections a very high standard was established for the lodge. November 8 voted to lease the hall one year for $20, and to purchase two dozen chairs. January 10, 1877, R. W. Fessenden I. Day, D. D. G. M., made an official visit. A special meeting was held, January 29, for exemplification of the work on the third degree by D. D. G. M. Day. April 11 it was voted to apply to the Grand Lodge for a charter, and Levi H. Daggett, W. H. Wood, A. G. French, C. L. Eustis, George O. Eustis, W. S. Treat, J. C. Eaton, Abel Prescott, S. J. Burgess, E. S. Goding, and Elijah Wadsworth were chosen representatives to the Grand Lodge. May 9 the secretary records: "Unable to hold our regular monthly communication to-day as the Grand Secretary has not returned our dispensation." June 13 accepted the invitation to attend the dedication of the hall of Oriental Star Lodge, June 21; also voted "that this lodge be constituted and officers installed June 21," and committees were chosen to make arrangements; and to provide refreshments and entertainment for the officers of the Grand Lodge. Officers for the ensuing year were chosen: W. H. Wood, W. M .; A. G. French, S. W .; Frank Garcelon, J. W .; M. M. Stone, Treas .; W. S. Treat, Sec .; E. S. Goding, S. D .; R. C. Boothby, J. D .; C. L. Eustis, S. S .; John C. Eaton, J. S .; S. J. Burgess, Marshal; Albert Allen, Tyler. A committee was appointed to obtain a portrait of our esteemed brother, Reuel Washburn.
June 21, 1877, was a great and a gala day. Authority had been granted to the lodge to appear in public procession at the dedication of the Masonic hall of Oriental Star Lodge, and a large number of the members were escorted by Oriental Star Lodge to its hall. After the ceremonies they were escorted to refreshments, then to a grove where M. W. Josiah H. Drummond gave an eloquent oration. In the evening Reuel Washburn Lodge was duly con- stituted, and its officers publicly installed at the Baptist church by M. W. Edward P. Burnham, Grand Master, assisted by other officers of the Grand Lodge. The charter now received (granted May 3, 1877,) declared the pre- cedence of the lodge to commence from May 4, 1876. The charter members were: Frank Garcelon, Stephen J. Burgess, Wm H. Wood, W. S. Treat, Elijah Wadsworth, Albert Allen, George O. Eustis, T. Everett Eustis, Roswell C.
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Boothby, Henry D. Parker, Alvin Record, Charles H. Cram, Augustus L. Young, John C. Eaton, Charles L. Eustis, J. W. Eaton, Alanson C. Otis, Matthew M. Stone, Levi H. Daggett, Alexander O. Nelson, G. O. Foye, Ensign S. Goding, Wm W. Noyes, Albion R. Millett, John B. Drake, Chas B. Knapp, Thomas F. Palmer, Albert G. French, Joseph Brown, Sullivan Newman, Charles W. Brown, Henry A. Strout, Abel Prescott, David C. Searles, Prince E. Hinds, Alonzo M. Bumpus.
July 11 the annual meeting was changed to June, and the lodge received the following letter from the venerated brother whose name it bears: -
To the Worshipful Master, etc .- I was very sorry that I could not be with you last evening at the consecration of your lodge, but at my age, and with my infirmities, at the late hour of your meeting I must have denied myself the pleasure of being present, even if the weather had been pleasant, but stormy as it was it would have been presumptuous folly to have undertaken it. You know how much I lamented your withdrawal from Oriental Star Lodge, and if I could have persuaded you to remain would gladly have done so; but as you decided otherwise I wish you abundant success, and, to this end I expect you to be true and faithful to the high trust and responsibility you have assumed. You cannot reasonably expect success without working for and deserving it. Be honorable and honest in all your dealings and business transactions with each other and with the world, and demonstrate by example that you are better men for being good Masons. Guard well the outer door and be wise in the acceptance of worthy applicants for the honors of Masonery and firm in rejecting the unworthy. Be kind and courteous to neighboring lodges, respecting their rights as well as your own. If you have work to do be prepared to do it promptly, correctly, and creditably. The importance of making a good aud favorable impression upon the candidate when receiving the degrees cannot be overestimated. If you have no work to do, remember and regard the admonition of our most excellent Past Grand Master Josiah H. Drummond, to assemble yourselves together at your stated communications socially, as friends and brothers spread the cement of brotherly love and affection, learn the lectures and the work, study and practice the teachings of our ancient and honorable institution, and you will not materially err; you will have your reward-the approval and blessing of your God. Farewell. REUEL WASHBURN.
North Livermore, June 22, 1877.
Friday, March 8, 1878, united with Oriental Star Lodge in conferring the last honors of masonry on the remains of this honored Mason, and March 13 a committee was appointed to draft resolutions on his death. June 12 the death of Bro. E. N. Wheeler reported, and officers elected. W. H. Wood, W. M .; F. Garcelon, S. W .; E. S. Goding, J. W .; M. M. Stone, Treas .; W. S. Treat, Sec .; L. P. Gould, Chap .; R. C. Boothby, S. D .; P. E. Hinds, J. D. The officers were installed July 10. March 12, 1879, voted to attend the celebration of St John's Day at Portland. Officers for 1879-80: W. H. Wood, W. M .; F. Garcelon, S. W .; E. S. Goding, J. W .; M. M. Stone, Treas .; W. S. Treat, Sec .; C. B. Knapp, Chap. June 24 was passed pleasantly at Portland, as the secretary records "having had a big time." In 1880 the lodge was reported as " nearly out of debt." Frank Garcelon was elected W. M .; R. C.
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Boothby, S. W .; Alonzo M. Bumpus, J. W .; M. M. Stone, Treas .; C. B. Knapp, Sec. They were installed by R. W. David Cargill, P. G. M., July 19. October 13 voted to attend a celebration of Wilton Lodge, October 21. Feb- ruary 9, 1881, R. W. C. R. Whitten, D. D. G. M., made an official visit. He was "much pleased to see such good work." May 11 voted "to allow the Odd Fellows the use of our hall for meetings." Officers elected June 8 were pub- licly installed June 24 by A. M. Roak, D. D. G. M .; Frank Garcelon, W. M .; R. C. Boothby, S. W .; A. M. Bumpus, J. W .; Rev. G. L. Burbank, Chap .; M. M. Stone, Treas .; C. B. Knapp, Sec. September 26 lodge attended memo- rial exercises in honor of the late President James A. Garfield.
The first meeting in the new Masonic Hall in Treat's Block was held Jan- uary 4, 1882, and it was voted to furnish it at an expense of $250. March 1 D. D. G. M. Algernon M. Roak visited the lodge officially, and complimented it on its correct work and its neat and commodious hall. June 28 were elected and installed the officers for the ensuing year: R. C. Boothby, W. M .; A. M. Bumpus, S. W .; D. C. Searles, J. W .; M. M. Stone, Treas .; C. B. Knapp, Sec .; G. L. Burbank, Chap. June 20, 1883, election of officers: R. C. Boothby, W. M .; A. M. Bumpus, S. W .; D. C. Searles, J. W .; J. A. Rich, Treas .; E. S. Goding, Sec .; David Cargill, Chap. February 15, 1884, official visit of D. D. G. M. N. U. Hinkley, who exemplified work on the third degree. March 15 the death of Bro. M. M. Stone, so long treasurer, was reported. May 29 the lodge conducted the funeral services of Bro. John W. Eaton. June 4 elected officers: A. M. Bumpus, W. M .; D. C. Searles, S. W .; W. S. Treat, J. W .; David Cargill, Chap .; E. S. Goding, Sec .; J. A. Rich, Treas. June 24, 1885, were elected the same officers as last year except that R. C. Boothby was made tyler. Public installation July 1, R. C. Boothby, P. M., installing officer. January 20, 1886, a contribution was sent to the sufferers by the Galveston, Texas, fire. June 10 election of officers : D. C. Searles, W. M .; W. S. Treat, S. W .; H. W. Bailey, J. W .; R. W. Weld, Treas .; J. A. Record, Sec .; David Cargill, Chap. December 15 funeral of Bro. C. S. Hutchins. March 9, 1887, D. D. G. M. Geo. S. Woodman made an official visit. June 1 annual meeting. Officers chosen : D). C. Searles, W. M .; W. S. Treat, S. W .; H. W. Bailey, J. W .; R. C. Boothby, Sec .; R. W. Weld, Treas. Public installation June 15, P. M. R. C. Boothby, installing officer. After the installation Mrs S. J. Burgess, in behalf of ladies interested in the lodge, presented the brethren an elegant Bible. A magnificent banquet followed. January 25, 1888, the death of Bro. Albert G. French was reported. June 20 elected W. S. Treat, W. M .; H. W. Bailey, S. W .; H. H. Dyke, J. W .; R. W. Weld, Treas .; R. C. Boothby, Sec. June 30 they were publicly installed, David Cargill, P. G. M., officiating. August 15 the death of Bro. H. H. White was reported. June 11, 1889, attended the funeral of Dr Albion R. Millett, a worthy brother. July 10 were installed the officers-elect: W. S. Treat, W. M .; Henry W. Bailey, S. W .;
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