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DALHOUSIE LODGE OF NEWTON

Fifty years ago the Masonic Brethren in the town of Newton, inspired by an ardent devotion to the fraternal principles of Freemasonry and actuated by a laudable ambition to establish a Masonic lodge in the town, decided to hold a meeting for that purpose on St. John's day; as the 24th of June, however, was Sunday that year, the meeting occurred on the 25th of June, 1860.

After several preliminary gatherings, of which Right Worshipful Brother William D. Coolidge, Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, was chairman, and Brother Adin B. Underwood, secretary, and of which we have no records of the proceedings, the following call was issued:

ST. JOHN'S DAY

The Masonic Brethren of Newton are requested to meet at Tremont Hall, Newtonville, on Monday, the 25th inst., at 4.30 o'clock, P.M., for an appropriate recognition of the day.

Brethren will be called from " Labor to Refreshment " at 6 o'clock P.M.

A meeting for business will be held at the same place at 7.30 o'clock P.M.

1. To adopt and sign a code of by-laws.

2. To choose officers.

3. To hear reports of committees on Masonic Hall, etc., and any other business that may come before the meeting.

Your attendance is particularly requested.

By order of the chairman, A. B. UNDERWOOD, Secretary. Newton, June 21, 1860

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