NORWOOD, Sept 27—The new Masonic Temple was dedicated this evening by Leon M. Abbott, grand master of Masons in Massachusetts, assisted by officers of the Grand Lodge. Only members of Orient Lodge, by whom the temple was built, and guests were present. A banquet was served.
The Grand Lodge officers were welcomed by WM Martin J. Blasenak. Addresses were made by Grand Master Abbott and Right Worshipful James A. Hartshorn of Norwood. The Lotus Quartet furnished the musical part of the ceremony.
The reception committee included Rt Wor James A. Hartshorn, chairman, Wor William H. Gay, Wor Lewis Smith Jr, Wor Albert G. Webb, Rt Wor Charles W. King, Wor C. Kastman Webb, Wor Elmer E. Clapp, Wor Edgar L. Bigelow, Wor Ernest W. Ellis, Wor George W. Poore, Wor Walter S. Bagley, Wor William U. Lowden, Wor David E. Ellis, Wor George A. Smith, Frank A. Fales, Walter F. Tilton, James L. Atherton, Robert T. Barr, LaForest N. Newman, H. Frank Walker, Herbert D. Taylor, Frank A. Morrill, Joseph 8. Leach and Charles A. Gilmore.
The new temple is on Day st, in the center of the town. It is of brick, Indiana limestone and granite, and is Greek Ionic in design.
28 Sep 1917, Fri The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) Newspapers.com
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