The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-06-11
The Grand Lodge.

ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER OF MA
The NJ. w. Grand ! odge of the State
of Vermont of Free md Accepted Ma
sons commenced its annual session Mon
day morning, June oth 1876, at Burlington.
The following addr IS was delivered by M.
w. n. p. Bowman, Grand Master.
"Brethern of the Grand Lodge; Since
we last convened in annual communication,
another year has gone with its joys and
sorrows, its pleasures and pains, its hopes
and dsappontments while we have just
reason for thanks giving AMI hearty con-
CALCULATIONS as we assemble around the
masonic altar we also have cause for re-
Election. The drapej jewels of the grand
lodge remind us that the absence of one
of our number Is mourned. Yes, one
whom all his brethren honored and loved
is no more. One to whom we have been
accustomed TO look for counsel and advice,
to whom we as masons are greatly indebted
has passed away. No more shall Lis gen.
ial face be seen or those CHEEKY words fall
ing from his lips greet our ears. No more
shall we feel the friendly grasp of that
hand which was ever ready to be extended
to the help of the needy or minister to the
relief of the afflicted. Past Grand Master,
George Mortimer Hall, was born in St.
Adams February Attn, 1925, removed 10
Burlington in 1913, graduated from the
University Of Vermont in 1916, with high
honors. He then entered the office of his
father, leading physician of Burlington,
for the study of that profession, which his
after life proved to have been the one for
which his natural qualifications peculiarly
ada tod aim, 10 tod fho
Berkshire medical college, at Pittsfeld,
Mass, November 8, 1913. and removed TO
Swanton in 1851, and continued the prac-
tice of his profession until the time of his
death. In 1858 he married Miss Sarah
Farar, with whom he lived five years. She
died Dec. Is, 1853, leaving daughter and
son.
In October, 1859, he was again married
TO a sister OF his first wife, who survives
him. His domestic relations were of a
most pleasant and happy character. In
1858 he was confirmed as member of the
Protestant Episcopal church, remaining an
active and devoted commurficant until his
death. But as mason we best knew him
and upon his masonic life we love to re-
fleet. Washington lodge, No. 3, of Bur-
iington, had the honor of giving him light
in masonry June 80, 1s4G. He was ex-
allied to the Royal Arch degree in Bur-
lington Chapter, No. 3, May 10, 1913, and
created Knight Templar in Green Noun
tain Commandery at Rutland in 1S49. He
was one of the original petitioners for the
charter of Burlington Commandery, No.
3; Junior Warden of Washington lodge,
No. 8, in 1S48 and 1S49; Master of Sey-
enty six lodge from 1854 to 1860, and was
also its master at the time of his death.
He held various positions in the masonic
bodies with which he was affiliated, viz:
High Priest of Champlain chapter, COM
mander of Lafayette Commandery, sGrand
Commander of the Grand Commandery of
Vermont and grand master of the grand
lodge in 1868, 1869 and 1870. Whatever
position he assumed he was the leader,
head and counsellor. On the 10th day of
May last he was Frustrated with typhoid
fever, involving to great extent his lungs,
and died about IL o'clock on the night of
the Oath of August last. A few days pre-
vous to his death he realized that his life
was drawing to close and made every
preparation. He calmly remarked that
she had no idea that he could shut his eyes
upon the world with so much resignation"
His work was well done. A good man
and mason has passed away. His life was
part of the History of Vermont Masonry
and witness of the power of living prin-
ciple.
Immediately on receiving intelligence of
his death, directed the grand secretary to
summon the officers of the grand lodge to
attend his funeral Thanks are due to
them for their prompt attendance also to
Bros. A. b. Jewett, r. d. Marvin and
others in Swanton for assistance rendered
on that occasion, as well as the Sir Knights
who were present and performed escort
duty.
The proceedings of the emergent COM
munication of the grand lodge on that oc
casion with brief history of the life and
character of Grand Master Hall, SO ably
penned by our grand secretary will be
found in the published proceedings of this
grand body for 1874, and / have the pleas
ure of informing you, that in accordance
with the invitation of the grand lodge con-
vened at Swanton, we shall have the plea
sure of listening to a memorial address
from our eminent Grand Master Leverett
and masonic virtues of our lamented broth
er-"
Here followed an allusion to the decease
of prominent masons in other sections OF
the state.
CONDITION OF MASONRY.
NV brethern, we have assembled at the
close of another masonic year, not only 10
review our labors but to adopt such meas
ures and provide such legislation as will
best advance the interests and usefulness OF
our beloved institution throughout this ju-
risdiction. In accordance with custom
now render an account of my stewardship
as grand MASTER"
The new lodges have been formed and
he hopes there will be at present, believ'
ing it is better for the institution.
DIsPENsATIoNs.
Only one petition for dispensation had
been presented. No action was taken
thereon as the grand lodge bylaw had moi
been complied with. Dispensations have
been granted for the election of of
ficers, at other than the annual com
munications in few instances.
Three dispensations have been grant
ed during the year to ballot for candidates
and confer the degrees without waiting the
time prescribed by the bylaws. One was
the case of young man who had just grad,
uated from the medical department of Dart.
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