. Massachusetts consistory of sublime princes of the royal secret, thirty-second degree of the Ancient and accepted Scottish rite for the northern jurisdiction of the United States, Boston, Massachusetts . charter member and Worshipful Master of Ancient YorkLodge of Lowell in 1854. He presided over Mt. Horeb Royal Arch Chapter of Lowell in1853-1855, and was elected Thrice Illustrious Master of Ahasue-rus Council, Royal and Select Masters, Sept. 23, 1861, andannually thereafter until Sept 16, 1867. He received the ordersof Knighthood in Boston Commandery and became a chartermember of Pilgrim Co
. Massachusetts consistory of sublime princes of the royal secret, thirty-second degree of the Ancient and accepted Scottish rite for the northern jurisdiction of the United States, Boston, Massachusetts . charter member and Worshipful Master of Ancient YorkLodge of Lowell in 1854. He presided over Mt. Horeb Royal Arch Chapter of Lowell in1853-1855, and was elected Thrice Illustrious Master of Ahasue-rus Council, Royal and Select Masters, Sept. 23, 1861, andannually thereafter until Sept 16, 1867. He received the ordersof Knighthood in Boston Commandery and became a chartermember of Pilgrim Commandery, Lowell, in 1855, and was itsfirst Eminent Commander under a charter, continuing in thatoffice until October, 1859. He received the degrees of the Scottish Rite in 1861, andwas Thrice Potent Grand Master of Lowell Lodge of Perfectionfrom 1864 to 1867. In December, 1867, he was elected Com-mander-in-Chief of Massachusetts Consistory, and continuedin office until the union of the Consistories at Boston, Feb. 15,1871. May 22, 1863, Brother Hutchinson was created a Ins. Gen. of the Thirty-third Degree and Honorary Memberof the Supreme Council. His death occurred at Lowell,Aug. 1, Benjamin Pope 33 52 Massachusetts Consistory BENJAMIN POPE 33° Brother Pope was born in Waterford, Ireland, in January,1829, and, with his father and family, became a resident ofBoston before he had completed his first year of life. His career as a successful business man was characterizedby energy and discretion, and a conscientious and prompt dis-charge of all engagements. He was twice elected a memberof the Common Council, and for the last year of his connectionwith that body was its presiding officer. At the time of hisdeath he was a member of the Board of Aldermen, respectedby his colleagues, not only for his social and manly qualities,but for his sound judgment, prudent wisdom and even justice. He was made a Master Mason in Gate of the Temple Lodge,Sept. 26, 1856, and was its
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