| Mount Everest Lodge No.1 F. & A. M. History |
Chartered September 20, 1921 under the hand and seal of the Most Worshipful Grand Master T. B. J. Barclay and his
officers.
Charter Members:
Worshipful Master J. B. Delyle
Senior Warden E. C. Bonds
Junior Warden Deland Woods
Mount Everest Lodge N0.1 was known as Model Lodge N0.1 from 1921 to 1935. It holds the grand honor of being the
oldest Prince Hall Masonic Lodge in the state of New Mexico.
In the early years, Mount Everest Lodge N0.1 met regularly above a funeral home on 2nd street in downtown
Albuquerque. Sometime in the 60’s era the funeral home burned down completely to the ground, destroying the
business and the lodge entirely. After the fire Mount Everest held their meetings inside the local churches throughout
out the community until 1971 when they regularly started meeting at 901 Edith blvd SE.
During the 70’s Albuquerque hosted two Masonic Lodges. One being Mount Everest Lodge N0.1 & the other Henry N.
Wall jr. Lodge N0.2. Henry N. Wall jr. Lodge N0.2 met regularly on Kirtland Air Force Base. In 1974 under the direction of
Worshipful Master James A. Lewis Mount Everest Lodge N0.1 performed the cornerstone laying at Mount Olive Baptist
Church which still hold services to date and is located at the corner of Gibson and University blvd SE in Albuquerque,
NM. In 1983 Mount Everest Lodge N0.1 & Henry N. Wall jr. Lodge N0.2 merged and became one lodge. They meet
regularly in Albuquerque.
On November 16, 1996, over 250 brothers from all across New Mexico gathered in Santa Fe, NM. The purpose of the
meeting was to sign a compact between the two Grand Lodges of Free Masons that met regularly in this state. The Most
Worshipful Grand Lodge Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New Mexico and The Most Worshipful
Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New Mexico will establish, and implement, full and
complete Masonic recognition and visitation between the two organizations. Our very on PGM Harold H. Bendaw was
then, the sitting, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted
Masons of the State of New Mexico.
Members who have served as Most Worshipful Grand Master for this Jurisdiction of New Mexico:
PGM Jesse James 2003-2007
PGM Harold H. Bendaw 1995-1999
PGM W. Beamon 1991-1995
PGM Emanuel F. Mathis 1978-1985
PGM Theadore Davis
PGM James A. Johnson
Community Programs:
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Mount Everest hosts an Easter Egg Hunt at Tomas Bell Park for the kids
Mud Volleyball Officiating 2002-Present
Brothers from the lodge officiate charity volleyball games for Carrie Tingley Hospital
Annual Widows Luncheon 1995-Present
The sitting Worshipful Master hosts a luncheon honoring the widows of our deceased brothers for their service to the
lodge
Project Share 1996-Present
Mount Everest serves dinner to the homeless once a month at a community shelter
State Fair parking 1994-Present
Members park cars at the Grand Lodge building during the New Mexico State Fair
Eugene C. Fields Elementary 1994-Present
The lodge sponsors various projects for the school
Lowell Elementary 1996-Present
The lodge sponsors various projects for the school
Annual Scholarship Award 1984-Present
Annually Mount Everest awards a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior in Albuquerque
Thanksgiving & Christmas Baskets 1984-Present
Mount Everest in conjunction with Mount Everest Chapter No.3 hand out holiday food baskets to needy families in the
community
Juneteenth Celebration 1984-Present
The lodge runs a both at the annual Juneteenth celebration in Albuquerque
Kirtland Air force MLK Ushers At Chapel 1996-Present
Members of the lodge serve as ushers in the annual MLK program held by Kirtland Air force Base
Kirtland Christmas Parade 1992-Present
Prince Hall Masons throughout New Mexico march in the Christmas parade
MLk March 1994-Present
Prince Hall Masons throughout New Mexico march in the State sponsored MLK March held in Albuquerque
UNM Valencia MLK Program 1992-Present
In conjunction with Rio Abajo Lodge NO.17 we organize the MLK program at the University of New Mexico Valencia
campus
Prince Hall Square & Compass 1994-1995
For two years Mount Everest published its own magazine and distributed it throughout the state.
officers.
Charter Members:
Worshipful Master J. B. Delyle
Senior Warden E. C. Bonds
Junior Warden Deland Woods
Mount Everest Lodge N0.1 was known as Model Lodge N0.1 from 1921 to 1935. It holds the grand honor of being the
oldest Prince Hall Masonic Lodge in the state of New Mexico.
In the early years, Mount Everest Lodge N0.1 met regularly above a funeral home on 2nd street in downtown
Albuquerque. Sometime in the 60’s era the funeral home burned down completely to the ground, destroying the
business and the lodge entirely. After the fire Mount Everest held their meetings inside the local churches throughout
out the community until 1971 when they regularly started meeting at 901 Edith blvd SE.
During the 70’s Albuquerque hosted two Masonic Lodges. One being Mount Everest Lodge N0.1 & the other Henry N.
Wall jr. Lodge N0.2. Henry N. Wall jr. Lodge N0.2 met regularly on Kirtland Air Force Base. In 1974 under the direction of
Worshipful Master James A. Lewis Mount Everest Lodge N0.1 performed the cornerstone laying at Mount Olive Baptist
Church which still hold services to date and is located at the corner of Gibson and University blvd SE in Albuquerque,
NM. In 1983 Mount Everest Lodge N0.1 & Henry N. Wall jr. Lodge N0.2 merged and became one lodge. They meet
regularly in Albuquerque.
On November 16, 1996, over 250 brothers from all across New Mexico gathered in Santa Fe, NM. The purpose of the
meeting was to sign a compact between the two Grand Lodges of Free Masons that met regularly in this state. The Most
Worshipful Grand Lodge Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New Mexico and The Most Worshipful
Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New Mexico will establish, and implement, full and
complete Masonic recognition and visitation between the two organizations. Our very on PGM Harold H. Bendaw was
then, the sitting, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted
Masons of the State of New Mexico.
Members who have served as Most Worshipful Grand Master for this Jurisdiction of New Mexico:
PGM Jesse James 2003-2007
PGM Harold H. Bendaw 1995-1999
PGM W. Beamon 1991-1995
PGM Emanuel F. Mathis 1978-1985
PGM Theadore Davis
PGM James A. Johnson
Community Programs:
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Mount Everest hosts an Easter Egg Hunt at Tomas Bell Park for the kids
Mud Volleyball Officiating 2002-Present
Brothers from the lodge officiate charity volleyball games for Carrie Tingley Hospital
Annual Widows Luncheon 1995-Present
The sitting Worshipful Master hosts a luncheon honoring the widows of our deceased brothers for their service to the
lodge
Project Share 1996-Present
Mount Everest serves dinner to the homeless once a month at a community shelter
State Fair parking 1994-Present
Members park cars at the Grand Lodge building during the New Mexico State Fair
Eugene C. Fields Elementary 1994-Present
The lodge sponsors various projects for the school
Lowell Elementary 1996-Present
The lodge sponsors various projects for the school
Annual Scholarship Award 1984-Present
Annually Mount Everest awards a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior in Albuquerque
Thanksgiving & Christmas Baskets 1984-Present
Mount Everest in conjunction with Mount Everest Chapter No.3 hand out holiday food baskets to needy families in the
community
Juneteenth Celebration 1984-Present
The lodge runs a both at the annual Juneteenth celebration in Albuquerque
Kirtland Air force MLK Ushers At Chapel 1996-Present
Members of the lodge serve as ushers in the annual MLK program held by Kirtland Air force Base
Kirtland Christmas Parade 1992-Present
Prince Hall Masons throughout New Mexico march in the Christmas parade
MLk March 1994-Present
Prince Hall Masons throughout New Mexico march in the State sponsored MLK March held in Albuquerque
UNM Valencia MLK Program 1992-Present
In conjunction with Rio Abajo Lodge NO.17 we organize the MLK program at the University of New Mexico Valencia
campus
Prince Hall Square & Compass 1994-1995
For two years Mount Everest published its own magazine and distributed it throughout the state.
