This book contains a detailed description of the celebration of the Festival of St. John the Evangelist by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts in 1871. It includes speeches, prayers, and descriptions of the ceremonies and rituals that took place, as well as historical and cultural context for the celebration. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Freemasonry in the 19th century.

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