Wor. Lewis M. Richards Lewis M. Richards became a Mason in 1873 and was Master of the Lodge in 1881 and 1882. He died in 1917. All through his forty-four years as a member of the Lodge he was prominent in its counsels, and for many years was called upon to install the officers as well as serve on important committees. He was active and untiring in Masonic affairs as long as he lived. A strong love for the Order and great ability in rendering its ritual when called upon to so were among his qualities. In later life he served as Tyler for the period of November 19, 1907 until December 10, 1910, and acted as custodian of the Masonic Apartments. For many years lie acted as Proxy to the Grand Lodge. He is well and favorably remembered by a few of the present old timers and the high esteem in which he was held is evidenced by the beautiful bronze memorial plaque set in the wall of the Lodge ante-room. He was in the earlier days, an always ready, reliable and faithful servant of the Lodge. | Previous Page | Contents | Next Page | | Mt. Tom 100th Anniversary | | Mount Tom Lodge Home | | HolyokeMass.com Blog | HolyokeMass History | Hampden County | | Western Mass History & Genealogy | © Laurel O'Donnell 1997 - 2012, all rights reserved This is an adaptation of the original publication This document may be downloaded for personal non-commercial use only and cannot be reproduced or distributed without permission.