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Brother Alexander Chisholm, who died September 1, 1897, at the age of seventy-five years, was elected Tyler in 1872, and served in that office to the time of his death, with the exception of the years 1875 and 1876, a period of twenty-three years.

Brother John B. Turner, elected as Treasurer in 1873, filled that office until his resignation in 1884, a term of eleven years, being succeeded by Worshipful Brother Edwin W. Gay, who served for nine years. The present Treasurer, Worshipful Brother John W. Fisher, has completed eleven years of service.

In 1867 a permanent Charity Fund was established, which has been constantly increased by additions from the fees of candidates until it has reached a substantial amount. Previous to this it was customary to take up collections in the Lodge for all charitable purposes.

In January, 1874, the use of the apartments, paraphernalia, etc., was tendered to Meridian Lodge of Natick, whose lodge room had been destroyed by fire.

In March, 1876, a liberal sum was donated in aid of the completion of the Washington Monument; and whenever public calamities have occurred the Lodge has responded liberally to the appeals of the sufferers.

The Lodge has participated in public parades but three times in its history; the first occasion was on October 14, 1864, when it attended the ceremony of the laying of the cornerstone of the Masonic Temple in Boston; this parade was followed by a banquet in the evening at Cushman's Hotel, West Newton.

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