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70 Also in Massachusetts a Past Master’s Emblem is the square compasses and quadrant which easiest to see looking at the pm jewel. On the apron, it is also shown and is surrounded with a wreath of acacia leaves – all in gold bullion thread. Most other States in USA just have the square and compasses as the Past Master Emblem Both PM jewels and aprons differ widely though the state of Massachusetts (MA). Additionally most Masonic jurisdictions in USA don’t have as ornate aprons or jewels as we do. To my understanding Nevada and California have similar designs. My jewel goes back to 1921. It originally was a Putnam Lodge (city of Cambridge- next to Bonon). That lodge has long since folded. The jewel surfaced at a Jewellers auction. Many jewellers especially those who are masons, snap such items up in order to preserve them. PM jewels “are supposed” to be returned to the Lodge upon the Masters death. But unfortunately that doesn‘t always happen especially with the more valuable ones. My jewel was altered only by polishing off Putnam Lodge name and replacing with John Warren. Additionally, the diamond in the centre was “long gone”. In its place is a diamond that my dad gave me. He was given it from my Grandfather and wore it as a pinkie ring for many years. Wearing it as a ring had no appeal to me. But it has enormous meaning to be able to wear it as part of my jewel, my grandfather as well as my dad are masons (grandfather long since departed). When the time comes, I’ll replace the diamond with a zirconia and pass it on to my daughter. The jewel falls into the category of among the nicer jewels you would End in MA. Some are 14k gold plated others are 10 or 14k gold. Mine is 14k gold. The ones acquired built in the l920’s thru 40’s tend to be 14k gold and the detail engraving much nicer. Since I had the opportunity to obtain this one at double the price of replating and reworking one of John Warren’s then currently available jewels I figured that was the way to go. This way John Warren and I split the cost of acquiring it and we now have one more really nice Jewel for our Lodge. The cost to acquire was about 30 percent of the cost to make it new. At an estimated value of over $2100 without the diamond most lodges including mine wouldn’t expend that kind of resources. As for Past Master Aprons. Our Grand Lodge has an “official recommendation” and the style is very close to the second attached apron picture. Lodges charted many years ago are allowed to keep their original designs which makes another interesting item to observe when visiting other Lodges. Our lodge falls into the older group being over l50years. So we have our own apron style and is the same as shown in the attached picture EXCEPT eliminate the acacia gold leaves that are in the blue outside border. Most USA jurisdictions don‘t have the fancy aprons that MA presents to Past Masters. Our supplier www.lafsco.com told me that Nevada, California, Montana, and just a few other states are similar. Nevada differs with the bullion thread always being silver since they are the silver state while California is always gold bullions thread since they are the “gold rush” state. John Warren Aprons have silver bullion thread used for the fringe that you see on the picture while the past masters emblem and all-seeing eye are gold bullion thread. The Grand Masters Apron in MA is all gold bullions against a purple background. Only Grand Lodge Officers and aprons are allowed to have purple. So that is another difference in MA vs other states which from browsing Lafsco’s aprons appear to use purple backgrounds for Past Master aprons.
71 John warren Lodge The Officers for 1999-2000 Worshipful Master: W. Bro. Everett Gregory Carr * Senior Warden: W. Bro. Christopher Nestor Junior Warden: Bro. Charles S. Wade * Treasurer: W. Bro. Norman Robinson Secretary: W. Bro. Stephen D. Mayo, 70 Russell Road, West Newton, MA 02l65-l l 13, Phone: 6l7-527-6585 Email: stephmayo01@aol.com Chaplain: W. Bro.Pete Macgregor * Organist: W. Bro. Craig Reynolds Senior Deacon: Bro. Paul Chouinard Junior Deacon: Bro. Thomas J. Last * Senior Steward: Bro.Joseph F. Brewin, Jr. Junior Steward: Bro. John Coutinho * Tyler: Bro. John Cowern Marshal: W. Bro. Ceann Paul Daly * Assistant Chaplain: Bro. Stephen Mayo Inside Sentinel: W. Bro. John Knowles John Warren Lodge Link http://johnwarr enlodge.org/ History of John Warren Lodge: In July of 1860, twelve Masonic brethren of Hopkinton petitioned the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts for a dispensation for a lodge. On July 25, the dispensation was granted by M.W. Winslow Lewis, Grand Master, and Lucius H. Wakefield was appointed the first Master. The Lodge was named in honor of M.W. and Dr. John Warren, brother of M.W. and General Joseph Warren who was killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill, and one of the founders of the Massachusetts General Hospital. The first meeting was held November 23, 1860 and on June 12, 1860, John Warren Lodge was officially chartered. John Warren Lodge has always been a small, friendly country lodge. With about 120 members, the membership is small by some standards, but no less enthusiastic. Our lodge has never been particularly affluent and met in a variety of rented facilities before building is current quarters during the 1950’s. On at least two occasions, before moving to its present facilities, our lodge suffered disastrous fires. While the brethren lost their physical possessions, they did not lose their interest in Masonry and our lodge prospered. Our lodge has been honoured by the appointment of six of its members as District Deputy Grand Masters, one as Grand Standard Bearer and one as District Deputy Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, and currently serves our fraternity as Grand Master. Nine brothers have served as Master of our Lodge of Instruction. Our history was expanded with the election of M.W. Roger Pageau on 12 Dec 2007 to serve as Grand Master of Massachusetts for the 2008-2010 term. John Warren Lodge is an active lodge which supports the community and its members. We supplied the first statewide approved progam Masonic highway signs to other lodges. We administer the John Warren Masonic Angel Fund.. We support the Little League. We have an active Blood Program with the American Red Cross. Organizations in the community utilize our facilities. We have events for our members such as Octoberfest, a holiday party, Ladies and Widows luncheon, a Table Lodge and other events. At the start of the Boston Marathon, we welcome Masons from around the world. In summary, John Warren Lodge and its members have a rich history and are proud of their service to their community and to their fellow men. We have always welcomed good men with an interest in joining our fraternity. If you are interested in joining our lodge, call our Master and arrange a meeting. Information about Hopkinton, Massachusetts: Hopkinton is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, less than 30 miles (48 km) west of Boston. The town is best known as the starting point of the Boston Marathon, held annually on Patriots’ Day in April, and as the home of computer storage firm EMC Corporation. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 14,925. The US Census recognizes a village within the town known as Woodville, reporting a population of 2,550. (Hopkinton is marked with a red star on the Map of Massachusetts below) Hopkinton is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, less than 30 miles (48 km) west of Boston. The town is best known as the starting point of the Boston Marathon, held annually on Patriots’ Day in April, and as the home of computer storage firm EMC Corporation. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 14,925. The US Census recognizes a village within the town known as Woodville, reporting a population of 2,550.
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