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June 18, 1937
The Weekly Gazette
East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Over 150 Masons gathered at the Masonic Temple for a banquet honoring Edward E. King's 50th anniversary in the order, with speeches, gifts, resolutions, and entertainment. He was raised in 1887 and served in various capacities.
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At the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening, more than 150 Masons attended a banquet in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of Edward E. King's connection with the order. Many of those present were from out of town. The gathering is regarded as the largest of its kind ever to have been sponsored by the local lodge.
Worshipful Master George S. Baltimore presided, and presented the various speakers. In behalf of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, William A. Riley presented Mr. King with a gold lapel pin for 50 years' membership.
Resolutions were adopted by the Lodge and after being read by Past Master Harvey, were presented to Mr. King. Fred M. Hills presented a gift from the Lodge, and Truman H. Woodward, worthy patron of the Eastern Star, presented a gift in behalf of Bigelow Chapter.
Mr. King was raised in Orient Lodge, June 15, 1887, and served two years as worshipful master, and in many other capacities from time to time.
Mr. Harvey read Mr. King's Masonic record, while James Johnston read his civic record, covering a period of 50 years.
Motion pictures were shown and songs were sung by a quartet composed of G. E. Westbrook, Ralph B. Wright, James Hadley and James Martin.
Among the guests was District Deputy Louis S. Thomas of the Sixth Masonic district.
Worshipful Master George S. Baltimore presided, and presented the various speakers. In behalf of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, William A. Riley presented Mr. King with a gold lapel pin for 50 years' membership.
Resolutions were adopted by the Lodge and after being read by Past Master Harvey, were presented to Mr. King. Fred M. Hills presented a gift from the Lodge, and Truman H. Woodward, worthy patron of the Eastern Star, presented a gift in behalf of Bigelow Chapter.
Mr. King was raised in Orient Lodge, June 15, 1887, and served two years as worshipful master, and in many other capacities from time to time.
Mr. Harvey read Mr. King's Masonic record, while James Johnston read his civic record, covering a period of 50 years.
Motion pictures were shown and songs were sung by a quartet composed of G. E. Westbrook, Ralph B. Wright, James Hadley and James Martin.
Among the guests was District Deputy Louis S. Thomas of the Sixth Masonic district.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Masonic Banquet
50th Anniversary
Edward E. King
Freemasonry
Grand Lodge Connecticut
What entities or persons were involved?
Edward E. King
George S. Baltimore
William A. Riley
Harvey
Fred M. Hills
Truman H. Woodward
James Johnston
G. E. Westbrook
Ralph B. Wright
James Hadley
James Martin
Louis S. Thomas
Where did it happen?
Masonic Temple
Story Details
Key Persons
Edward E. King
George S. Baltimore
William A. Riley
Harvey
Fred M. Hills
Truman H. Woodward
James Johnston
G. E. Westbrook
Ralph B. Wright
James Hadley
James Martin
Louis S. Thomas
Location
Masonic Temple
Event Date
Tuesday Evening, Commemorating Fiftieth Anniversary Since June 15, 1887
Story Details
More than 150 Masons attended a banquet at the Masonic Temple to commemorate Edward E. King's 50 years in the order. Speakers presented gifts and resolutions honoring his service, including his role as worshipful master. His Masonic and civic records were read, motion pictures shown, and songs sung.