ELMER T. HAWKINS No. 113
W.M
Worshipful Master
Worshipful Master’s Address
An ancient tradition in Masonry, exercising tolerance for differing religious and political views, allows men of many different belief structures to work together. Masons call each other brothers because they believe they are all equal and work to make “good men better”. Through our Masonic bonds, we reaffirm our dedication and unity to become involved citizens who have a strong desire to make the world a better place to live
R.W
Lodge Deputy
Lodge Deputy’s Address
Masons are good men who choose to make themselves better. To uphold Masonic principles symbolized by the Square and Compasses, Masons are expected to act with kindness, courtesy and compassion towards others, be considerate and honest at home and in business, and to be dependable… when they give their word, they are expected to uphold it. In short, Masons are committed to being good citizens
ABOUT OUR LODGE
Lodge 113 was named after Elmer T. Hawkins.
History of Elmer T. Hawkins
Elmer Theodore Hawkins was born in 1904 in Catonsville. He applied himself as a young man, graduating from Morgan State College. Coming to Chestertown in 1926, Hawkins began his career as a teacher. Later that year he was hired as principal of Henry Highland Garnett Elementary and High School, then a school for Chestertown’s black children.
While principal at Garnett, he went on to earn a master’s degree from Hampton Institute in Hampton, Va., in 1934, and he pursued postgraduate and doctoral studies at the University of Maryland, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Chicago.
Hawkins served as principal until his retirement in June 1972, just six months before his death on Jan. 18, 1973 at age 68.
He was known by teachers, students and friends for his steady, firm hand and for the personal interest he would take in his students.
Elmer Hawkins is listed among the charter members of the Thomas H. Kiah Lodge 101 Free & Accepted Masons in Rock Hall, and was a Past Master of the lodge, as well as a leader in related organizations.
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