HISTORY OF LANDMARK LODGE NO. 51 F. and A. M. BOIESTOWN, N.B.

On May 6, 1956, Thirty?eight brethren met at Boiestown, N.B. to discuss the feasibility of organizing a Masonic Lodge in the area. These Brethren who were from the surrounding areas of Doaktown and Boiestown, were also members of the neighboring Lodges of Blackville, Alexandria No 33 and Northumberland Lodge No. 17.

A decision was made to purchase a retired school building on the site overlooking Burnt Land Brook and the village of Boiestown, N.B.

On October 23, 1956 the first meeting was held at this location with Rt. Wor. Bro. Warren J. Maxwell named the first Wor. Master of the proposed Lodge, and the name "LANDMARK 11 was selected. On December 11, 1956 a set of by?laws were established for the Lodge and fifty?six petitioners signed a warrant of dispensation indicating their desire to the forming of Landmark Lodge. The Warrant of dispensation was granted effected March 19, 1957, and at a meeting of the petitioners on this date, the Lodge was opened under dispensation by the Most Worshipful Grand Master Arthur E. Coleman; as Landmark Lodge No 51, F.and A.M.

Following is the slate of officers for the newly formed Lodge:

Wor. Master - Rt. Wor. Bro. Warren J. Maxwell; Senior Warden - Bro. Preston Griffin; Junior Warden - Bro. Weaver Morehouse; Chaplain - Rev. Bro. Charles Burrill; Treasure - Bro. William K. Swim; Secretary - Bro. Eugene Fowler; Senior Deacon - Bro. Gerald O'Donnell; Junior Deacon - Bro. Douglas Scott; Senior Steward - Bro. Ernest Fairley; Junior Steward - Bro. Fraser O'Donnell; Dr. of Ceremonies - Bro. Gerald Porter; Organist - Bro. Roy Frost; Inner Guard - Bro. Allan Stapelton; Tyler - Bro. Charles Sleep

Three years later a new building was erected on the same site, and which became necessary to accommodate the growing membership of the Lodge, and to replace the aging school building. On September 13, 1980, the official dedication of the new building was held. This building known as Landmark Lodge No 51 has continued to serve a very active and growing fraternity of Masons until this present day.

Regular Lodge Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month except for the months of July and August at 8:00 P.M.

Membership has reached a maximum of approximately 140 masons throughout the 43 years since its beginning, however in recent years, membership has declined owing to deaths of an aging membership and a decline in new applications for membership.

A more detailed history is presently being compiled by our historical committee and this web site will be updated as new information becomes available.