Deputy Grand Master Matthew A. Niedermeier of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, visited Bicknell Lodge (No. 94) in Brodhead and delivered Master LeRoy Huber a golden trowel at the Bicknell installation of officers on December 10th.
DGM Niedermeier, is a native of Janesville, Wisconsin. His grandfather, Brother Burton Coplien, was a long-time member and served as Master of Bicknell Lodge in 1969.
The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts dates back to 1733. It was the first in the New World, and the third oldest following the Grand Lodges of England and Ireland.
Submitted by DR Pat Garvin
