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A SPECIAL COMMUNICATION
HELD AT PETROLIA ON THE 28th JUNE, A. L. 5837.
-ALSO AT THE-
Tnirty-tond Annual Communication
HELD AT THE TOWN OF BROCKVILLE,
ON THE
13th and 14th July, A. D. 1887, A. L. 5887.
ORDERED TO BE READ IN ALL LODGES AND PRESERVED.
TIMES PRINTING COMPANY.
1887.
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
PROCEEDINGS
At an Especial Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient,
Free and Accepted Masons of Canada, held in the Town of
Petrolia, on Tuesday, June 28th, A. L. 5887, A. D. 1887.
PRESENT :
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Henry Robertson,
Grand Master.
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4 (;rand lodge of Canada.
The Grand Lodge was opened in a?npleform, in the ante-room
of the Masonic Hall, East End, at half-past two o'clock p. m.,
by the M. W., the Grand Master of Canada, who stated that
the communication had been called for the purpose of assisting
him in laying the corner stone of a Masonic Temple, in the
Town of Petrolia.
A procession was then formed under the directions of the
acting Grand Director of Ceremonies, Bro. G. S. Pitkin, and
headed by the Oil Springs Brass Band, marched to the site of
the Masonic Temple, and the front of the procession having
reached the place, a halt was made, the ranks opened and
faced inwards, when the Grand Master, supported by the Grand
Officers, passed through to the north-east corner, where a
platform had been erected for their convenience.
Prayer having been offered by the acting Grand Chaplain,
Rev. Bro. Hayhurst, the acting Grand Secretary, W. Bro.
Peat, read the following scroll : —
:*u thr llnmr unit l»tj ttic faoor of tlje (6luiiuuo
Jlrrtiitrct of ^raurtt and (iFai'tli,
ON THE 28th DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 1887,
and of the era of Freemasonry A. L. 5887, and in the fifty-first year
(being Jubilee year), of the reign of our Gracious Sovereign
jJtctmia,
Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of India and Depend-
encies in Asia, Europe and Africa, Dominion of
Canada, Australia, etc., etc. :
The Most Honorable HENRY CHARLES KEITH PETTY
FITZMAUR1CE, G. C. M. G., etc., LORD LANSDOWNE,
being Governor-General of Canada.
The Hon. SIR ALEXANDER CAMPBELL, Lieutenant-Governor
of Ontario.
The Rt. Hon. SIR JOHN A. MACDONALD, Premier of the
Dominion of Canada.
The Hon. OLIVER MOWAT, Premier of Ontario.
George Moncrieff, Esq., M. P., East Riding of the County of Lambton.
The -Hon. Timothy B. Pardee, M. P. P., West Riding of the County
of Lambton.
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION, PETROLIA, 5887. 5
John Fraser, Esq., Mayor of the Town of Petrolia.
George S. McPherson, Clerk of the Town of Petrolia.
Officers of the Masonic Temple Company. — Edward D. Kirby,
Jacob L. Englehart, Martin J. Woodward, William Stevenson,
John Sinclair, D. D. G. M.
Directors — E. D. Kirby, President; J. Sinclair, D. D. G. M., Treas-
urer ; G. S. Pitkin, Secretary.
Bro. Alexander Macdonald, Inspector.
Messrs. J. & J. Kerr, Contractors.
George T. Durand, Esq., Architect.
®lje Corner stcuir
of the Masonic Temple erected by the Masonic Temple Company on
behalf of Petrolia Lodge No. 194 and Washington Lodge No. 260
A. F. & A. M.
officers of petrolia lodge :
Bro. E. D. Kirby, W. M.
H. Mann, S. W.
S. Phillips, B. A., J. W.
R. W. " Jno. Sinclair, D. D. G. M., Treasurer.
W. " Robt. Jackson, Secretary.
OFFICERS OF WASHINGTON LODGE :
W. Bro. Charles Wilson, W. M.
" G. S. Pitkin, S. W.
E. G. Scott, J. W.
W. " W. Stevenson, Treasurer.
W. " Jas. Peat, Secretary.
was laid by M.W. Bro. Henry Robertson, LL.B., Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge of A. F. & A. Masons of Canada, assisted by the Grand Officers,
together with a large concourse of visiting Brethren from the different
Lodges in St. Clair District, in accordance with the ceremonies and
usages of the Order, which may the G. A. O. T. U. ever protect and
prosper.
The acting Grand Secretary, then announced that in the
copper casket to be deposited in the cavity of the stone, were
placed the following articles : — Constitution and By-Laws of
Grand Lodge ; Copy of the proceedings of Grand Lodge of
Canada, 1886 ; By-Laws of Petrolia Lodge, No. 194; ditto of
Washington Lodge, No. 260; ditto of Bruce Chapter Royal
0 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Arch Masons, No. 53, of Petrolia ; Jubilee notes by the Rev.
A. Beamer, delivered in the Presbyterian Church, Petrolia,
June 19th, 1887. First Annual Announcements of Petrolia
High Schools, 1885 and 1886; 1,000 barrel Exchange Receipt,
No. 1749, of the Crown Warehousing Co., made in favor of
Masonic Temple Co.. current coins of Canada, 50c, 25c, 10c,
5c, ic., and 25c. Canadian Scrip; copies of the Toronto
Daily Globe and Mail, and Petrolia Weekly Advertiser and
Topic.
W. M. Bro. E. D. Kirby, on behalf of the fraternity in
Petrolia, then presented the Grand Master with an address and
an elegant silver trowel, which bore the following inscription : —
"Presented to M. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, L. L. B., Grand Master
of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Canada, by the Free Masons of
the Town of Petrolia, on the occasion of the laying of the corner stone of
the Masonic Temple, 28th June, 1887."
THE FOLLOWING IS THE ADDRESS :
To the Most Worshipful Brother Henry Robertson, L. L. B.,
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. Masons, of
Canada :
Most Worshipful, Sir & Bro :—
We, the undersigned Masters of Petrolia Lodge, No. 194, and
Washington Lodge, No. 260, A. F. & A. M., on behalf of other officers
and members of said Lodges; desire to express the great pleasure your
presence on this occasion has afforded us, and we tender you a hearty and
fraternal welcome on this auspicious occasion of laying the foundation
stone of the Masonic Temple in Petrolia, marking as it does the progress
of Freemasonry, whose principles are based on the corner stone of the
great globe itself, and will last as long as time may exist ; and furthermore
we pray that the G. A. O. T. U., may grant you and yours long life and
prosperity.
Signed on behalf of the officers and members of our respective Lodges.
E. D. KIRBY, W. M. 194.
C. WILSON, W. M. 260.
The most worshipful the Grand Master having graciously
acknowledged and accepted the gift, the cement was prepared
and the upper stone lowered, with three halts, at which intervals
the band played appropriate airs ; when it had been lowered
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION, PETROLIA, 5887. 7
into its proper place, the practical tests were made under the
personal direction of the Grand Master; first by Bro. R. Jackson,
Grand Junior Warden, with the plumb rule ; next by Bro. D
Trotter, Grand Senior Warden, with the level ; and then by
Bro. John Sinclair, Deputy Grand Master, with the square.
The tests being satisfactory, the Grand Master then approached
the stone and struck it three times with his gavel, saying :
Nothing now remains but for me to complete the work,
well made, well proved, truly laid, true and trusty, and may
this undertaking be completed by the craftsmen according to
the Grand Plan of peace, harmony and brotherly love.
The cornucopia, or horn of plenty, borne by W. Bro. J.
W. Ford ; the wine, borne by W. Bro. Chas. Wilson, and the
oil, borne by W. Bro. E. D. Kirby, were then handed to the
Grand Master, by whom the stone was strewn with corn,
moistened with wine, and anointed with oil, and as he per-
formed these ceremonies the Grand Master said : — " I strew
corn upon the stone as an emblem of plenty ; I pour wine
upon it as an emblem of cheerfulness, and I anoint it with oil
as an emblem of comfort and consolation. May corn, wine
and oil, and all the necessaries of life abound among men, and
may the blessing of the Supreme Architect of the Universe be
upon this edifice and all connected with it."
The Band then played a selection, after which addresses
were made by Bro. Hayhurst, his worship the Mayor, and Bro.
E. D. Kirby. The Grand Master then inspected the plans
and specifications of the building, after which he handed them
to Mr. John Kerr, the contractor, with the admonition to
continue the work to completion as well as he had commenced,
and all would be well.
The Grand Honors were then given by Bro. G. S. Pitkin,
assisted by all the brethren ; the procession reformed and
returned to the Masonic Hall, and after the Grand Master had
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
expressed his gratification at the successful nature of the day's
proceedings, the Grand Lodge was closed in ample form.
ATTEST.
Grand Secretary.
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
PROCEEDINGS.
At the Thirty-second Annual Communication of the Grand
Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Canada,
held in the Opera House, in the Town of Brockville, com-
mencing on Wednesday, the 13th day of July, A. D. 1887,
A. L. 5887.
PRESENT :
M. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, LL. B., Grand Master,
on the Throne.
R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, Q. C, Deputy Grand Master.
" " J. E. D'Avignon, Grand Senior Warden.
W. J. Simpson, "
Rev. C.L.Worrell, M. A. "
Edward Mitchell, "
G. J. Bennett,
J. J. Mason, "
C. W. Postlethwaite, "
Le. F. A. Maingy, "
W. H. Ponton,
H.A.Mackelcan, as As't "
H. J. Wilkinson, "
L. Secord, M. IX, Ass't "
Alex. Stewart, "
W. B. Doherty,
Ichabod Baker,
J. M. Hart,
Walter Patterson,/
W. L. P. Eager, \
John Hoodless, J
John Grant,
Junior Warden.
Chaplain.
Treasurer.
Registrar.
Secretary.
Senior Deacon.
Junior Deacon.
Supt. of Works
Secretary.
Sword Bearer.
Organist.
Grand Pursuivant.
Stewards.
Tyler.
IO GRAND LODOIi OF CANADA.
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
1. W. Bro. R. M. Stewart,
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" " " Luke Slater,
London
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" «• " C. McLellan,
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" " " J. F. H. Gunn,
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« " " J. C. Hegler,
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" " " H. S. Broughton,
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" " " Robert McCaw,
Ontario
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" " " James Tulloch,
Prince Edward
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ii ii u Frederick Welch,
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" " " A. L. Riddel,
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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
M. W. Bro. Daniel Spry, Representative of the Grand
Lodges of Kentucky, Greece and New South
Wales.
M. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, Representative of the Grand Lodge
of Washington Territory and Grand Orient of
St. Domingo.
M. W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson, Representative of the Grand
Lodges of Connecticut and Minnesota.
M. W. Bro. J. K. Kerr, Representative of the Grand
Lodges of Indiana, Missouri, New Jersey,
Texas and Utah.
M. W. Bro- Jas. Moffat, Representative of the Grand
Lodges of Idaho and Pennsylvania.
M. W. Bro. Jas. Seymour, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Mississippi.
M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Prince Edward Island.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887. II
M. VV. Bro. Henry Robertson, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of the District of Columbia.
R. VV. Bro. E Mitchell, Representative of the Grand Lodge
of California.
R. W. Bro. J. B. Trayes, Representative of the Grand Lodge
of Delaware.
R. W. Bro. David McLellan, Representative of the Grand
Lodges of Georgia and Illinois.
R. VV. Bro. Henry Macpherson, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Maryland, and the Grand Orient of
Uruguay.
R. W. Bro. L. H. Henderson, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of North Carolina.
R. W. Bro. T. C. Macnabb, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of South Carolina.
R. W. Bro. J. E. Harding, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of West Virginia.
R. W. Bro. J. J. Mason, Representative of the Grand Lodges
of Florida and Kansas.
R, VV. Bro. E. H. D. Hall, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Indian Territory.
R. W. Bro. R. Hendry, jr., Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Arizona.
R. W. Bro. F. J. Menet, Representative of the Grand Lodge
of Colorado.
R. W. Bro. Thomas Sargant, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Winconsin.
R. VV. Bro. E. T. Malone, Representative of the Grand Lodge
of Dakota.
R. VV. Bro. J. Ross Robertson, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Virginia.
12 GRAND LODGE OK CANADA.
R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, Q. C, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Peru.
R. W. Bro. J. C. Hegler, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Arkansas.
R. W. Bro. J. H. Widdifield, Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Iowa.
R. W. Bro. John Walsh, Representative of the Grand Lodge
of the United States of Colombia.
V. W. Bro. C. W. Brown, Representative of the Grand Lodge
of Nebraska.
PAST GRAND OFFICERS.
M. W. Bro. J. K. Kerr, P. G. M.
■« " " Otto Klotz, "
u it « Hugh Murray, "
" " " Jas. Moffat, "
" " " D. Spry, "
" " <( A. A. Stevenson, "
" " " Jas. Seymour, "
R. " « R. B. Hungerford, P. D. D. G. M.
" " " J. E. Harding,
« " " R. Hendry,
« «« " E. H. D. Hall,
» " « W. L. Hamilton,
« " " Robt. King, "
" " " J. S. Loomis "
" " " R. W. Longmore, "
" " " S. S. Lazier,
" " " T. C. Macnabb,
" " " F. J. Menet. "
" " " A. McGinnis,
" " " J. B. Nixon,
" " " John Nettleton, "
" " " R. H. Preston,
" «« " J. VV. Pickup,
« " " Donald Ross, "
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION,
R. W. Bro. R. Radcliffe,
" " " Wm. Rea,
" " " Jas. Reynolds,
" " " Gavin Stewart,
" " " T. Sargant,
" " " John Scoon,
4 " " J. B. Trayes,
" " " T. Wilkinson,
" " " J. H. Widdifield,
" " " I. P. Willson,
u it « Hy Macpherson,
ii H « David McLellan,
" " " Allan McLean,
" " " R. L. Patterson,
" " " E. Plant,
" ■ " G. R. Vanzant,
" " " J. S. Dewar,
•* " " Wm. Forbes,
" " " John Walsh,
" >< >■ Hugh Walker,
H .1 ci j^ev j0ijn Gallagher,
" " " Jas. Greenfield,
" " " E. H. Long,
" " " E. T. Malone,
" " " F. C. Martin,
« " '• W. C. Wilkinson,
V. " " Geo. Tait,
" " " M. D. Dawson,
" " " C. G. McDermott,
•' " " W. J. Hambly,
" " " C. E. Klotz,
" " " Geo. Russell,
" " " J. P. Thomas,
" " " C. W. Brown,
" " " J. Newell,
" " " J. F. Kennedy,
" " " S. G. Fairtlough,
" " " C. L. Sanders,
BROCKVILLE, 5887. 1 3
P. D. D. G. M.
P. G. S. W.
P. G. J. W.
P. G. Chaplain.
P. G. Registrar.
P. G. S. D.
P. G. J. D.
P. G. D. of C
Ass't G. Sec'y.
Ass't G. D. ofC.
P. G. Organist.
P. Ass't G. O.
P. G. Pursuivant.
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GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
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" John Chapman.
" M. D. Dawson.
" C. Doebler.
" W. B. Doherty.
" J. R. Dargavel.
" J. S. Dewar.
" W. C. Dobie.
" S. Davison.
" J. E. D' Avignon.
" John Erskine.
" W. L. P. Eager.
" H. J. English.
" S. G. Fairtlough.
1 " S. B. Fell.
' " S. W. Flagler.
; u John Fitzallan.
' " James Greenfield.
1 u J. F. H. Gunn.
1 " Rev. J. Gallagher.
' " Geo. Gale.
* " W. J. Hambly.
' " R. B. Hungerford.
' " J. C. Hegler.
' " J. E. Harding.
' a R. Hendry.
■' « E. H. D. Hall.
* " W. L. Hamilton.
' u J. M. Hart.
" " A. G. Horwood.
" " W. B. Irving.
" " Hy. Jennings.
" " C. King.
" " C. E. Klotz.
" " Otto Klotz.
" " J. K. Kerr.
" " J as. Lawrence.
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" " J. A. Cowan.
D. Derbyshire.
J. S. Dench.
" J. Dumbrille.
" B. P. Day.
" R. Davey.
" W. E. Delong.
" J. C. Dickey.
" S. Dubber.
" John Easton.
" W. H. Erbach.
" J. D. Evans.
" Wm. Forbes.
" G. W. Faulkner.
" J. VV. Ford.
" J. G. Fawcett.
" H. S. Griffin.
" A. B. Greer.
" John Green.
" J. G. Gillespie.
" R. Geddes.
" H. F. Holland.
" W. R. Howse.
" A. H. S. Hill.
" R. H. Hunt.
" C. Hudson.
" P. H. Hambly.
" Jas. Hewitt.
" H. W. Hicks.
" Thos. Irwin.
" A. B. Jardine.
J. F. Kennedy.
Robt. King.
J. Kemp.
G. H. Luscombe.
J. S. Loomis.
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" " G. 1). Linton.
" " J. K. Leslie.
" " Jas. Langstaff.
" " R. V. Mathews. R.
" " Geo. Monkman. V,
" »« W. F. Miles.
" " C. Macpherson.
M. " " Hugh Murray.
R. " " E. T. Malone.
" " J. J. Moore.
M. " " Jas. Moffat. R.
" " A. B. Munson. "
" " J.Morrison. "
» " John Mallon. "
11 " D. Mansell. "
V. " " C. G. McDermott. "
" " Wm. McKay.
" « JohnW.McCallum.V.
" " A. McDonald.
" " Thos. McGiverin. V.
" " Wm. McDonald. R.
" " John McArthur.
" " A. McClenchy.
V. " " J. Newell.
" " Wm. Newlands. "
«i « Wm. Northwood.
" " J. W. O'Hara. V.
« " W. J. Pink "
" " A. N. Pettit.
" " Henry Pringle. R.
« " G. H. Pope.
V. " " Walter Patterson. "
" " A. W. Porte.
" " John Patton.
" " B. Payne. R.
" " R. Prout. V.
R. '« " A. L. Riddel.
W. Bro, K. W. I.ongmore.
" " S. S. Lazier.
'' " Robt. Moore.
" " R. Mills.
" " Hy. Macpherson.
" " Jas. Macoun.
" " Le. F. A. Maingy.
" " Jas. Munro.
" " W. Melrose.
11 " T. Millman.
" " F. F. Manley.
" " J. J. Mason.
" " T. C. Macnabb.
" " E. Mitchell.
" " F. J. Menet.
" " F. C. Martin.
" " A. McGinnis.
" " David McLellan.
" " R. McKnight.
-" " D. McLean.
" " T. McCarroll.
" " Robt. McCaw.
" " C. McClellan.
" " Allan McLean.
" " J. B. Nixon.
" " John Nettleton,
" " James Old.
" " W. H. Ponton.
" " C.W.Postlethwaite.
" " J. E. Peers.
" " R. L. Patterson.
" " E. Plant.
" " R. H. Preston.
" " C. Pabst.
" " T. S Petrie.
" " J. W. Pickup.
" " J- Quigg.
" " George Russell.
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£8 GR \M> LODGE OF CANADA.
Grand Lodge was opened in ample form, at 11 a. m., and the
Grand Chaplain implored a blessing from the G. A. O. T. U.
upon all the proceedings.
The Board of General Purposes, as required by the Consti-
tution, appointed R. W. Bros. R. Hendry, jr., and R. B.
Hungerford, and W. Bro. T. W. Sparham, a committee on the
Credentials of Representatives and Proxies from Lodges, who
reported the following as being present :
No. 2. Niagara Lodge, Niagara.
M. W. Bro. Jas. Seymour, P. M., Proxy.
No. 3. The Ancient St. John's Lodge, Kingston.
W. Bro. E. H. Smyth, W. M. ; Bro. John Waddell, J. W. ;
R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, P. M. ; V. W. Bros. S. G. Fairt-
lough, P. M. ; H.J. Wilkenson, P. M. ; W. Bros. T. Millman,
P. M. ; H. J. Saunders, P. M.
No. 5. Sussex Lodge, Brockville.
W. Bro. T. W. Sparham, W. M. ; Bros. H. C. McAuley.S.W.;
J. H. Shaver, J. W. ; R. W. Bros. A. L. Riddel, P. M. ; W.
J. Simpson, P. M. ; T. Wilkinson, P. M. ; V. W. Bros. J.
Quigg, P. M., Alex. Stewart, P. M. ; W. Bros. D. Derbyshire,
P. M. ; G. H. Weatherhead, P. M.
No. 6. Barton Lodge, Hamilton.
W. Bro. John Hoodless, W. M. ; Bro. S. M. Kenny, J. W. ;
R. W. Bro. Gavin Stewart, P. M. ; V. W. Bro. Geo. Russell
P. M.; W. Bros. T. Clappison, P. M.; H. S. Griffin, P. M,
No. 7. Union Lodge, Grimsby.
W. Bro. W. F. Clarke, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. Wm. Forbes,
P. M.
No. 9. Union Lodge, Napanee.
W. Bro. Jas. Walters, P. M., Proxy.
No. 10. Norfolk Lodge, Simcoe.
W. Bro. G. H. Luscombe, W. M.
No. 1 1 . Moira Lodge, Belleville.
R. W. Bros. A. McGinnis, W. M, ; L. H. Henderson, P. M. ;
V. W. Bro. W. H. Ponton, P. M.
No. 14. True Britons' Lodge, Perth.
W. Bro. B. Warren, W. M. ; Bro. Peter Hope, S. W. ; V.
W. Bro. J. F. Kennedy, P. M. ; W. Bro. W. J. Pink, P. M.
No. 15. St. George's Lodge, St. Catharines.
V. W. Bro. C. G. McDermott, P. M., Proxy.
No. 16. St. Andrew's Lodge, Toronto.
Bro. Jas. Glanville, J. W. ; R. W. Bro. W. C. Wilkinson, P.
M. ; V. W. Bro. Geo. Tait, P. M. ; W. Bro. D. Rose, P. M.
No. 17. St. John's Lodge, Cobourg.
W. Bro. H. F. Holland, P. M.
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No. 18. Prince Edivard Lodge, Piclon.
W. Bro. E. W. Case, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. Donald Ross, P.
M. ; W. Bro. H. Welbanks, P. M.
No. 20. St. John's Lodge, London.
W. Bro. Geo. Elliott, W. M. ; M. W. Bro. Jas. Moffat, P.M. ;
V. W. Bro. M. D. Dawson, P. M. ; W. Bro. A. B. Greer,
P. M.
No. 22. King So/omon's Lodge, Toronto.
V. W. Bro. W. J. Hambly, W. M. ; Bros. J. C. Cloudsley,
S. W. ;Wm. Anderson, J. W. ; R. W. Bros. J. Ross Robertson,
1'. M. ; David McLellan, P. M.
No. 25. Ionic Lodge, Toronto.
W. Bro. F. M. Morson, W. M. ; M. W. Bro. J. K. Kerr,
P. M. ; V. W. Bros. C. W. Brown, P. M. ; C. W. Postlethwaite,
P. M. ; W. Bro. F. F. Manley, P. M.
No. 26. Ontario Lodge, Port Hope.
V. W.Bro. C. Doebler, P.M., Proxy ; R. W. Bro. J. B. Trayes,
P. M.
No. 27. Strict Observance Lodge, Hamilton.
W. Bro. W. F. McGiverin, W. M. ; R. W. Bros. J. J. Mason,
P. M. ; David McLellan, P. M.
No. 30. Composite Lodge, Whitby.
W. Bro. W. R. Howse, P. M., Proxy ; V. W. Bro. C. King'
P. M.
No. 31. Jerusalem Lodge, Bo-wmanville.
W. Bro. Wm. McKay, P. M. , Proxy.
No. 32. Amity Lodge, Dunnville.
W. Bro. John W. McCallum, P. M., Proxy ; M. W. Bro. Jas.
Seymour, P. M. ; R. W. Bro. T. L. M. Tipton, P. M.
No. 33. Maitland Lodge, Goderich.
W. Bro. C. A. Humber, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. R. Radcliffe,
P. M. ; V. W. Bro. Jos. Beck, P. M.
No. 37. King Hiram Lodge, Ingersoll.
W. Bros. W. L. Underwood, W. M. ; M. Walsh, P. M. ; W.
A. Woolson, P. M.
No. 38. Trent Lodge, Trenton.
W. Bros. John S. Dench, W. M. ; J. B. Christie, P. M. ;
Rob't Weddell, P. M.
No. 39. Mount Zion Lodge, Brooklin.
W. Bro. J. Lawrence, P. M., Proxy.
No. 42. St. George's Lodge, London.
W. Bros. W. R. Vining, W. M. ; T. Millman, P. M. ; John
Callard, P. M. ; A. B. Munson, P. M.
No. 44. St. Thomas Lodge, St. Thomas.
W. Bro. Rob't McCully, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. L. Slater, P.M.;
V. W. Bro. W. B. Doherty, P. M., ; W. Bros. A. N. Pettit,
1'. M. ; E. H. Raymour, P. M.
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No. 45. Brant Lodge, Brant ford.
K. \Y. Bro. J. J. Mason, Proxy.
No. 46. Wellington Lodge, Chatham.
\V. liro. Samuel Trotter, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. T. C. Macnabb,
P. M.j \V. Bro. J. E. Peers, P. M.
No. 47. Great Western Lodge, Windsor.
W. Bro. Joseph Hall, W. M.; Bro. Alex. McNichol, J. M.
No. 48. Madoc Lodge, Madoc.
W Bro. J. Caverly, \V. M. ; R. \V. Bro. J. S. Loomis, P. M.
No. 52. Dalhousie Lodge, Ottawa.
\V. Bro. C. A. Douglas, W. M.
No. 55. Merrickville Lodge, Merrickville.
W. Bro. A. McDonald. W. M.
No. 56. Victoria Lodge, Sarnia.
W. Bro. C. S. Ellis, W. M.
No. 58. Doric Lodge, Ottawa.
W. Bro. A. Pratt, W. M.
No. 61. Acacia Lodge, Hamilton.
W. Bro. Alex. Smith, W. M. ; M. \V. Bro. Hugh Murray, P.
M. ; R. W. Bro. E. Mitchell, P. M.
No 62. St. Andrew's Lodge, Caledonia.
W. Bro. J as. Old, P. M., Proxy.
No. 64. Kilwinning Lodge, London.
R. W. Bro. R. B. Hungerford, P. M., Proxy ; V. W. Bro. T.
Brock, P. M.
No. 65. Rehoboam Lodge, Toronto.
W. Bro. Malcolm Gibbs, W. M. ; Bro. Win. Bain, J. W. ; M.
W. Bro. D. Spry, P. M- ; R. W. Bros. Jas. Greenfield, P.M. ;
R. L. Patterson, P. M. ; J. B. Nixon, P. M.
No. 66. Durham Lodge, Netvcastle.
W. Bros. Jas. Parker, W. M. ; D. Allan, P. M.
No. 68. St. John's Lodge, Lngersoll.
W. Bro. J. Morrison, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. J.C. Hegler, P. M.
No. 69. Stirling Lodge, Stirling.
W. Bro. G. W. Faulkner, W. M.
No. 72. Alma Lodge, Gait.
W. Bro. T. McGiverin, P, M., Proxy.
No. 73. St. James Lodge, St Marys.
W. Bro. Jas. Chalmers, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. J. E. Harding,
P. M.
No 74. St. James Lodge, Maitland.
W. Bro. A. Burritt, P. M. ; John Dumbrill, P. M.
No. 75. St. John's Lodge, Toronto.
Bro. W. E. Smith, T- W. ; R. W. Bro. F. J. Menet, P. M. ;
V. \V. Bro. John Eiskine, P. M.
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No. 76. Oxford Lodge, Woodstock.
W. Bro. W. T. Wilkinson, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. F. C. Martin,
P. M.
No. 77. Faithful Brethren Lodge, Lindsay.
W. Bro. J. W. Wallace, P. M., Proxy.
No. 78- King Hiram Lodge, Tilsonburg.
\\. Bro. Wm. McDonald, P. M., Proxy.
No. 79. Simcoe L.odge, Bradford.
W. Bro. J. S. Boddy, \V. M. ; R. W. Bro. H. S. Broughton,
P. M. ; W. Bro. J. Mc. L. Stevenson, I'. M.
No. 81. St. Johns Lod?e, Aft. Bridges.
W. Bro. D. Small, W. M.
No. 83. Beaver Lodge, Strathroy.
W. Bro. John Mallon, W. M.
No. 85. Rising Sun Lodge, Farmer sville.
W. Bro. J. B. Saunders, W. M.; Bro. N. H. Beecher, S. W.;
W. Bros. J. P. Lamb, P. M.; D. Mansell, P.M.
No. 86. Wilson Lodge, Toronto.
Bro. Geo. Clark, J. W.j R. W. Bro. T. Sargant, P.M.
No. 87. Markham Union Lodge, Markham.
W. Bro. Jas. Speight, W. M.; R. W. Bro. G. R. Van Zant,
P.M.
No. 88. St. George's Lodge, Owen Sound.
W. Bro. Hugh Reid, W. M.; R. W. Bro. Henry Macpherson,
P. M.; V.W. Bro. R. McKnight, P. M.
No. 90. Manito Lodge, Collingwood.
W. Bro. W. T. Toner, W. M.; M. W. Bro. Henry Robert-
son, P.M.; R. W. Bro. John Nettleton, P. M.
Colborne Lodge, Colborne.
Y. W. Bro. G. E. R. Wilson, P. M., Proxy.
Caiaraqui Lodge, Kingston."
R. W. Bro. R. Hendry, P. M. ; W. Bro. R. V. Matthews,
P. M.
Northern Light Lodge, Kincardine.
R. W. Bro. J. J. Mason, Proxy.
Corinthian Lodge, Barrie.
\\. Bro. G. G. Smith, W. M.; R. W. Bro. Robt. King, P.M.;
V. W. Bro. C. L. Sanders, P. M.; W. Bro. Geo. Monkman,
P.M.
Sharon Lodge, Sharon.
V. W. Bro. A. Borngasser, P. M., Proxy.
Tuscan Lodge, Newmarket.
W. Bro. J. W, Allan, W. M ; R. W. Bro. J. H. Widdifield,
P. M.
No. IOI. Corinthian Lodge, Peterborough.
Bro. W. C. Bradshaw, J. W.; R. W. Bro. E. H. D. Hall,
P.M.
No. 103. Maple Leaf Lodge, St. Catharines.
M. W. Bro. Jas. Seymour, P. M.
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No.
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No. 104.
No. 106.
No. 109.
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No.
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No.
115.
No.
118.
No.
119.
No.
120.
No.
121.
No.
122.
No.
123.
No. 127.
No.
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No.
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No.
135
No.
137.
No.
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St. John's Lodge, Norwich.
\Y. Bro. A. H. S. Hill, W. M.
Burford Lodge, Burford.
W. Bro. W. F. Miles, W. M.
Albion Lodge, Harrowsmith.
W. Bro. B. P. Day, W. M.
Central Lodge, Prescott.
W. Bro. II. II. Wells, W. M.; V. \Y. Bro. John Carruthers,
P. M.; W. Bros. C. C. Brouse, P. M.; C. Macpherson, P.M.;
John Easton, P. M.
Wilson Lodge, Waterford.
R. \Y. Bro. E. H. Long, P.M., Proxy.
Hope Lodge, Port Hope.
Bro. R. G. Blackham, J. W.
Ivy Lodge, Beamsville.
R. W. Bro. David McLellan, Proxy.
Union Lodge, Schomberg.
Bro. E. F. Walker, S. W.
Maple Leaf Lodge, Bath.
W. Bro. F. W. Armstrong, W. M.
Warren Lodge, Fingal.
W. Bro. Samuel Dubber, Proxy.
Doric Lodge, firantford.
V. W. Bro. L. Secord, W. M.
Renfreiv Lodge, Renfrew.
W. Bro. David Barr, P. M., Proxy.
The Belleville Lodge, Belleville.
W. Bro. H'y Pringle, W. M. ; V. W. Bros. J. P. Thomas, P.
M. ; Jas Macoun, P. M. ; W. Bros. J. P. Thompson, P. M. ;
D. McLean, P. M. : Geo. H. Pope, P. M.
Franck Lodge, Frankford.
W. Bro. C. W. Clark, W. M. ; V. W. Bro. G. E. R. Wilson,
P. M. ; A. Rockwell, P. M.
Pembroke Lodge, Pembroke.
R. W. Bro. J. H. Burritt, P. M., Proxy.
The Rising Sun Lodge, Aurora.
W. Bro. C. C. Robinson, W. M.
St. Lawrence Lodge, Southampton.
R. W. Bro. J. F. H. Gunn, P. M.
St. Clair Lodge, Milton.
W. Bro. J. H. McCallum, W. M. ; V. W. Bro. W. L. P.
Eager, P. M.
Pythagoras Lodge, Mea/ord.
W. Bro. W. N. Chisholm, W. M. ; V. W. Bro. T. McCarroll,
P. M. ; W. Bros. D. Bole, P. M. ; A. Burritt, P. M.
Lebanon Lodge, Oshawa.
W. Bro. J. S. Beaton, W. M. ; R.W. Bro. Rob't McCaw,P.M.
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No. 140. Malahide Lodge, Aylmer.
V. W. Bro. S. S. Clutton, P. M., Proxy.
Tudor Lod^e, Mitchell.
\Y. Bra W. White, W. M.
Excelsior Lodge, Morrisburg.
V. W. Bro. S. B. Fell, W. M.
Tecumseh Lodge, Stratford.
W. Bro. A. Denny, W. M. ; Bro. J. M. Struthers, J. W. ; R.
W. Bro. C. McClellan, P. M.
/. B. Hall Lodge, Millbrook.
W. Bro. B. Shortly, Proxy.
Prince of Wales Lodge, Newburgh.
R. W. Bro. R. W. Longmore, P. M., Proxy.
Mississippi Lodge, Almonte.
W. B. Ralph Hill, W. M.
Civil Service Lodge, Ottawa.
W. Bro. W. F. Boardman, \V. M.; R. W. Bros. E. Plant, P.
M. ; John Walsh, P. M. ; V. W. Bro. Le F. A. Maingy.P.M.
The Grand River Lodge, Berlin.
W. Bro. R. Davey, P. M., Proxy.
Bums Lodge, Wyoming.
V. W. Bro. J. Newell, P. M., Proxy.
Lrving Lodge, Lucan.
W. Bro. T. Kitt, W. M.
Peterborough Lodge, Peterborough.
W. Bro. Wm. Thompson, W. M. ; V. W. Bro. Walter Patter-
son, P. M. ; W. Bro. B. Shortly, P. M.
York, Lodge, Eglinton.
Bro. J. H. McKenzie, S. W. ; W. Bro. John McArthur, P.M.
Simpson Lodge, Newboro.
V. W. Bro. J. R. Dargavel, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. R. H.
Preston, P. M. ; W. Bro. W. Wright, P. M.
Alexandra Lodge, Oil Springs.
W. Bro. J. W. Ford, W. M.
Star in the East Lodge, Wellington.
V. W. Bro. S. W. Flagler, W. M. ; Bros. F. C. Spencer, S.
W. ; F. A. Burlingham, J. W.
Wentivorth Lodge, Stoney Creek.
M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, P. M., Proxy.
Merritt Lodge, Welland.
W. Bro. J. H. Crow, W. M.
McNab L^odge, Port Colbome.
V. W. Bro. C. G. McDermott, Proxy.
Britannia Lodge, Seaport h.
W. Bro. W. Ballantyne, W. M,
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No.
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The Builders* Lodge, Ottawa.
w . Bro. II. V. Webbe, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. Wm. Kea, P.M.;
\\. Bjo. D. Taylor, P. M.
Plattsville Lodge, Plattsville.
\Y. Bro. \V. R. Henderson. W. M.
Speed Lodge, Guelph.
Bro. Thos. New, S. W. ; R. W. Bro. John Scoon, P. M.
Oriental Lodge, Port Bur-well.
R. \V. Bro. F. C. Martin, Proxy.
Filius Vidiue Lodge, Adolphustoimi.
Bro. W. Love, S. W.
Belmont Lodge, Belmont.
W. Bro. A. E. Cooper, Proxy ; W. Bro. J. G. Fawcett, P. M.
Scotland Lodge, Scotland.
W. Bro. W. F. Miles, Proxy.
Petrolia Lodge, Petrolia.
W. Bro. E. D. Kirby, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. John Sinclair.P.M .
The Tuscan Lodge, London.
Bro. E. Paull, S. W. ; W. Bro. A. W. Porte, P. M.
Saugeen Lodge, Walkerton.
W. Bro. C. Dempsey, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. J. F. H. Gunn,
P. M.
St. Alban's Lodge, -Aft. Forest.
R. W. Bro. T. P. Smith, Proxy.
Leeds Lodge, Gananoquc.
W. Bro. A. C. Watts, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. Rev. C. L. Worrell,
P. M. ; W. Bro. J. C. Ross, P. M.
No. 203. Lrvine Lodge, Elora.
W. Bro, E. Burns, W. M. ; Bro. Joseph Clark, J. W. ; R. W.
Bro. T. P. Smith, P. M.
New Dominion Lodge, New Hamburg.
W. Bro. J. R. Flick, W. M ; Bro. T. D. Allan, S. W.
Lancaster Lodge, Lancaster.
W. Bro. J. D. Houston, W. M.
St. John's Lodge, London.
W. Bro. A. E Cooper, W. M. ; Bro. G. C. Davis, J. W. ; R.
W. Bro. J. S. Dewar, P. M.
Evergreen Lodge, Lanark.
W. Bros. A. P. Melrose, W. M. ; J. H. Bothwell, P. M.
Lake Lodge, Ameliasburg.
W. Bro. W. E. Belong, P. M., Proxy.
Frederick Lodge, Delhi.
W. Bro. Wm. McDonald, Proxy.
Stevenson Lodge, Toronto.
W. Bro. T- Nicholson, W. M. ; M. W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson.
P. M. ; W. Bro. John Patton, P. M.
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No. 220. Zeredatha Lodge, Uxbridge.
W. Bra T. W. Chappell, W. M.
No. 221. Mountain Lodge, Thorold.
W. Bro. A. McClenchy, P. M., Proxy.
No. 222. Marmora Lodge, Marmora.
\V. Bro. R. Prout, W M.
No. 224. Zurich Lodge, Hensall.
R. W. Bio. C McClellan, Proxy.
No. 225. Bernard Lodge, Listowel.
W. Bro. T. Blackmore, W. M.
No. 228. Prince Arthur Lodge, Odessa.
W. Bro. L. H. Stover, W. M.
Ionic Lodge, Brampton.
Bro. L. F. Miller, J. W.
Kerr Lodge, Barrie.
W. Bro. J. H. Bennett, W. M. ; M. W. Bro. D. Spry, P. M.
Lodge of Fidelity, Ottawa.
R. W. Bro. Wm. Rea. Proxy ; M. W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson,
P. M. ; R. W. Bro. E Plant, P. M.
Beaver Lodge, Clarksburg.
W. Bro. R. H. Hunt, P. M., Proxy.
Vienna Lodge, Vienna.
R. W. Bro. F. C Martin, Proxy.
Tweed Lodge, Tweed.
R. W. Bro. James Tulloch, Proxy.
Quinte Lodge, Shannonville.
R. W. Bro. A McGinnis, P. M , Proxy ; W. Bro. J. Kemp,
P. M.
No. 242. Macoy Lodge, Mallorytown.
W. Bro. F. Thompson, W. M. ; Bro. R. L. Booth, S. W. ;
W. Bro. J. C. Dickey, P. M.
No. 243. St. George Lodge, St. George.
V. W. Bro. L. Secord, Proxy.
No. 245. Tecumseh Lodge, Thamesville.
R. W. Bro. R M Stewart, Proxy.
No. 247. Ashlar Lodge, Toronto.
W. Bro. A. D. Ponton, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. F. J. Menet, P.M.
No. 249. Caledonian Lodge, Midland.
W. Bros. R. Raikcs, W. M ; W H. Bennett, P. M.
No. 250. Thistle Lodge, Embro.
W. Bro. James Munro, W. M.
No. 253. Minden Lodge, Kingston.
\V Bro. L. W. Shannon W M ; R. W. Bros. F. Welch
P. M ; f . Greenfield, P. M. ; Allan McLean, P. M. ; W. Bro.
W. Newlands. P. M.
No. 254- Clifton Lodge, Niagara Falls.
Bros. Alex. Logan; S. W. ; Alex. Gray, J. W.
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No.
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No. 255. Sydenham Lodge, Dresden.
Bro.J. B. Carscallen, S. W.j R. W. Bro. R. M. Stewart, P.M.
No. 256. Farran'i Point Lodge, Farraris Point.
W. Bros. A. S. Wylie, W. M. ; G. C. Wagner, P. M.
No. 257. Gait Podge, Gait.
W. Bro. John Shupe, W. M.
No. 258. Gttelph Lodge, Guelph.
R. W. Bro. Hugh Walker, P. M., Proxy.
No. 260. Washington Lodge, Peirolia.
W. Bro. E. D. Kirby, Proxy.
No. 264. Chandiere Lodge, Ottawa.
Bro. R. Stewart, J. W.
No. 266. Northern Light Lodge, Stayner.
R. W. Bro. John Nettleton, Proxy.
No. 267. Parthenon Lodge, Chatham.
W. Bro. N. J. Bogart. W. M.
No. 268. Verulam Lodge, Bobcaygeon.
W. Bro. B. Shortly, Proxy.
No. 26 }. Brougham Union Lodge, Brougham.
W. Bro. Geo. D. Linton, W. M.
No. 270. Cedar Lodge, Oshawa.
W. Bro. A. L. Rundle, P. M. Proxy.
No. 272. Seymour Lodge, Ancaster.
M. W. Bro. Jas. Seymour, Proxy.
No. 276. Teeswater Lodge, Teeswater.
R. W. Bro. J. F. H. Gunn, Proxy.
No. 277. Seymour Lodge, Port Dalhousie.
W. Bros. John Johnston, W. M. ; John Green, J. W. ; M. W.
Bro. Jas. Seymour, P. M.
No. 278. Mystic Lodge, Roslin.
W. Bro. C. Hudson, W. M.
No 279. New Hope Lodge, Hespeler.
W. Bros. C. Pabst, P. M., Proxy ; A. B. Jardine, P. M.
No. 282. Lome Lodge, Glencoe.
W. Bro. B. Payne, Proxy.
No. 283. Eureka Lodge, Belleville.
W. Bro. Wm. Smeaton, W. M. ; R. W. Bros. S. S. Lazier,
P. M. ; W. L. Hamilton. P. M. ; W. Bros. Wm. Webster,
P. M. ; P. H. Hambly, P. M.
No. 284. St. John's Lodge, Brussels.
W. Bro. Thos. Blackmore, Proxy.
No. 286. Wingham Lodge, Wingham.
W. Bro. E. L. Dickenson, W. M.
No. 287. Shuniah Lodge, Port Arthur.
V. W. Bro. W. C. Dobie, P. M., Proxy ; R. W. Bro. A. W.
Thompson, P. M.
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No. 289. Doric Lodge, Lobo.
W. Bio. A. N. Graham, W. M.
No. 291. Duffcrin Lodge, West Flamboro' '.
\Y. Bro. \V. Clark, W. M.
No. 292. Robertson Lodge, Nobleton,
R. W. Bro. G. J. Bennett, Proxy.
No. 294. Moore Lodge, Mooretown.
W. Bro. Rev. D. Armstrong, W. M.
No. 296. Temple Lodge, St. Catharines.
W. Bro. J. R. Seymour, W. M. ; V. W. Bro. C. E. Klotz.P.M.
No. 297. Preston Lodge, Preston.
M. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, P. M., Proxy.
No 299. Victoria Lod§e, Centreville.
W. Bro. Rob't Cox, W. M.
No. 302. St. David's Lodge, St. Thomas.
W. Bro A. N. Pettit, Proxy.
No. 304 Minerva Lodge, Stroud.
V. W. Bro. C. L. Sanders, Proxy.
No. 305. Humber Lodge, Weston.
R. W. Bro. J. Ross Robertson, Proxy ; W. Bro. W. R.
Burrage, P. M.
No, 306. Durham Lodge, Durham.
R. W. Bro. T. P. Smith, Proxy.
No. 308. Grafton Lodge, Grafton.
W. Bro. W. W. Boyce, W. M.
No. 309. Morning Star Lodge, Smith's Hill.
V. W. Bro. Jos. Beck, Proxy
No. 311. Blackwood Lodge, Woodbridge.
W. Bro. D. D. McLean, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. Thos. Sargant,
P. M.
No. 313. Clementi Lodge, Lakefeld.
W. Bro. B. Shortly, Proxy.
No. 315. Clifford Lodge, Clifford.
W. Bro E. Burns, Proxy.
No. 316. Doric Lodge, Toronto.
W. Bro. T. Downey, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. J. B. Nixon, P.M.;
W. Bros. J. A. Cowan, P. M. ; John Ritchie, P. M.
No. 318. Wilmot Lodge, Baden.
W. Bros. W. H. Erbach, W. M. ; W. Melrose, P. M.
No. 319. Hiram Lodge, Cheapside.
R. \V. Bro. T. L. M. Tipton, Proxy.
No. 320. Chesterville Lodge, Chesterville.
\V. Bro. J. G. Gillespie, W. M.
No. 322. North Star Lodge, Owen Sound.
W. Bro. John Millen, W. M.
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No. 323. Alvinston Lodge, Alvinston.
R. VV. Bro. John Sinclair, Proxy.
No. 324. Temple Lodge, Hamilton.
VV. Bro. H. A Mackelcan, W. M.
No. 325. Or o)io Lodge, Orono.
W. Bro. Wm Thompson, W. M.
No. 326 Zetland Lodge, Toronto.
R. W. Bros. E T Malone, P M., Proxy ; T. Sargant, P M.;
F J Menet, P. M. ; J. Ross Robertson, P. M. ; J. B Nixon,
P. M ; VV. Bros. S. Davison, P. M. ; J. W. O'Hara, P. M.
No. 329. King Solomon Lodge, Jarvis.
R. VV. Bro. T. L M. Tipton, Proxy.
No. 330. Corinthian Lodge, London East.
VV. Bros. F. VV Lilley, VV. M. ; C. N. Spencer, P. M.
No. 331. Fordwich Lodge, Fordwich.
V. W. Bro. E E Wade. P. M., Proxy.
No. 332. Stratford Lodge, Stratford.
W. Bro. J. J. Moore, W. M. ; V. W. Bro. Ichabod Baker,
P. M.
No. 336. Highgate Lodge, Highgate.
W. Bro. B. Payne, Proxy.
No. 337. Myrtle Lod^e, Port Robinson.
R. W. Bro. I. P. Willson, Proxy
No. 339. Orient Lodge, Don Mount.
W. Bros. Jas. Hewitt, W. M. ; Ira. Bates, P. M. ; J. K. Leslie,
P. M.
No 34O. St. John's Lodge, Pittsburg.
R. W. Bro. Rev. John Gallagher, W. M.
Merrill Lodge, Dorchester Station.
R. W. Bro. J. S. Dewar, Proxy.
Ni lest 'own Lod^e, Ntlestown.
W. Bro. A. E. Cooper, Proxy.
The Occident Lodge, Toronto.
W. Bro. H. E. Kent, W. M.
Georgian Lodge, Penetamuishene.
V. YV. Bro. Hy. Jennings, P. M , Proxy.
Eight Lod^e, St. Thomas.
W. Bro. S. Dubber, P. M., Proxy.
Gtanite Lodge, Parry Sound.
R. W. Bro. John Nettleton, Proxy.
Brock Lodge, Cannington.
V. W. Bro. J. M. Hait, P. M., Proxy.
VVaterdown Lodge, Waterdown.
W. Bro. J. Anderson, W. M.
Delaxvare Valley Lodge, Delaware.
V. W. Bro. John Fitzallan, P. M., Proxy.
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No.
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No.
346.
No.
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No.
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No.
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No.
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No.
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No.
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No. 360. Muskoka Lod*e, Bracebridge.
W. Bro. R. Mills, W. M.
No. 361. Wuver ley Lodge, Guelph.
W. Bro. T. S. I'etrie, P. M , Proxy.
No. 362. Maple Leaf Lod^e, Tata.
W. Bro. H. W Hicks. P M , Proxy.
No. 366. Euclid Lodce, Stiathroy.
W. Bros. Geo. McBeth, W. M. ; B. Payne, P. M.
No. 367. St George Lodge, Toronto.
W Bro W. J Guy. W. M : Bro. L. B. Montgomery, J. W. ;
V.W. Bro. J. A. Wills, P.M. ; W. Bro. A. G. Horwood.P.M.
No. 368. Salem Lod^e, Biockville.
W Bro. T. A Stayner, W. M. ; Bros. P. W. Broderick.SW.;
G. W. McEathron. J. W ; R. W. Bros. J. W. Pickup, P M. ;
James Reynolds, P. M. ; W. L. Hamilton, P. M. ; W. Bro.
Geo. Gale, P. M.
No. 369. Mimico Lodge, Lambton.
W. Bro J. U. Evans, P. M., Proxy ; R. W. Bros. J. Ross
Robertson, P. M ; R. L. Patterson, P. M.
Harmony Lodge, Delta.
W. Bros. Omer Brown, W. M. ; J. M. Sinclair, P. M.
Prince oj Wales Lodge, Ottawa.
W. Bro. W. Northwood, W. M ; Bro. J. B. Wright, J. W.
Palmer Lodge, Victoria.
W. Bro. Rob't Moore, P. M., Proxy.
Copestone Lodge, Wetland.
R. W. Bro. I. P. Willson, W. M.
Keene Lodge, Keene.
W. Bros. J. M. Shaw, W. M. ; R. Prout, P. M. ; H. J.
English, P. M.
Lome Lodge, Omemee.
W. Bro. J. W. Wallace, Proxy.
Lome Lodge, Shelburne.
W. Bro. F. A. Campbell, W. M.
No. 379. Middlesex Lodge, Bryanston.
R. W. Bro. R. B. Hungerford, Proxy.
No. 380. Union Lodge, London.
W. Bro. A. C. Stewart, W. M. ; Bros. R. B. Walker, S. W. ;
Jas. Learn, J. W.; R. W. Bro. R. B Hungerford, P. M.
No. 382. Doric Lodge, Hamilton.
W. Bro. T. Irwin, P. M., Proxy ; R. W. Bro. J. J. Mason,
P. M.
No. 384. Alpha Lodge, Parkdale.
V. W. Bro. Geo. Tait, Proxy.
No. 387. Lansdoavne Lodge, Lansdowne.
W. Bro. J. A. Bradley, W. M.
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No.
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No.
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No.
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No.
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Henderson Lodge, Ilderton.
K. W. Bro J. S Dewar, 1'roxy.
No. 389. Crvstal Fountain Lodge, North Augusta.
W. Bros. Jas. Langstaff, P. M. ; John Chapman, P. M.
No. 390. Florence Lodge, Florence.
R. W. Bro. K. M. Stewart, Proxy.
No. 391. Howard Lodge, Ridgetuwn.
\Y. Bro. J. A. C Anderson, P. M., Proxy.
No. 392. Huron Lodge, Camlachie.
V. W. Bro. J Newell, Proxy.
No. 393. Forest Lodge, Chesley.
R. W. Bro. J. F. H. Gunn, Proxy.
No 394. King Solomon's Lodge Thamesford.
W. Bro. M. Walsh, Proxy.
No. 395. Parvaim L.odge, Comber.
R W. Bro. R. M. Stewart, Proxy.
No. 396. Cedar Lodge, Wiarton.
W. Bro. II. W. I licks, W. M.
No. 399. Moffat Lodge, Harrietsville .
R. W. Bro. L. Slater, Proxy.
No. 401. Craig Lodge, Deseronto.
W. Bro. R Geddes, P. M., Proxy ; R. W. Bro. D. Ross, P.M.
No. 403. Windsor Lodge, Windsor.
W. Bro. Geo. D. Adams, W. M. ; R. W. Bro. J. E.
D'Avignon, P. M.
No. 404. Lome Lodge, Tamworth.
W. Bro. G. M. Richardson, W. M.
No. 405. Mattawa Lodge, Mat/awa.
W. Bro. W. Hogarth, W. M. ; Bro. R. A. Klock, J. W.
No. 406. The Spry Lodge, Fenelon Falls.
W. Bro. A. S. Hart, W. M.
No. 408. Murray Lodge, Beaverton.
W. Bro. T. W. Chappell, Proxy.
No. 409. Golden Rule Lodge, Gravenhurst.
V. W. Bro. W. B Irving, W. M.
No. 410. Zeta Lodge, Farkdale.
W. Bro. C F. Mansell, W. M. ; Bros W. H. Taylor, S. W.;
W. R. Cavell, J. W. ; R. W. Bros. T. Sargant, P. M. ; G. J.
Bennett, P. M. ; V. W. Bro. G. G. Rowe, P. M.
No. 413. Naphtali Lodge, Tilbury Centre.
W. Bro. J. A. C. Anderson, Proxy.
No. 414. Pt'ijuouga Lodoe, Rat Portage
M. W. Bro. D. Spry, Proxy.
No. 416. Lyn Lodge, Lyn.
W. Bro. N. H. Fields, W. M. ; Bros. C. W. Bullock, S. W. ;
R. P. Boyd, J. W.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BP.OCKVILLE, 5887 3 1
The M. W. the Grand Master granted permission for the
admission of all Master Masons in good standing, as visitors.
The Grand Secretary read the rules and regulations for the
government of Grand Lodge during time of business.
The Grand Secretary commenced reading the minutes of
proceedings at the last Annual Communication, when
It was moved by M. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, seconded by R.
W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, and
Resolved, — That the minutes of the proceedings of Grand Lodge at its
Thirty-First Annual Communication, held at the Town of Windsor, on
14th and 15th days of July, A. D. 1886, having been printed, and copies
thejeof forwarded to Subordinate Lodges, the same be considered as
read and now confirmed, and that the minutes of the several Special Com-
munications of Grand Lodge, entered by the Grand Secretary in the
Minute Book, be taken as read, and are hereby confirmed.
Grand Lodge having been called from labor, the following
addresses of welcome were presented :
1. By the Municipal Corporation of the town of Brockville.
ADDRESS.
To Henry Robertson, Esq., L. L. B., Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Canada, and to the Officers and Members
of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of
Canada.
Gentlemen : —
As Mayor and head of the Corporation of the Town of
Brockville, allow me to extend to you on behalf of the citizens of
this place, a must sincere and hearty welcome ; assuring you
that we are not only well pleased but also highly favored by
your Honorable Grand Lodge selecting our town as one of
the most desirable places suitable for holding its Annual
Meeting.
As I am not a Brother Mason I cannot speak from personal
knowledge or experience of the great benefit your Order has
been to the world and your fellow-men, but this much I do know,
many of our prominent citizens are members of the Institution,
and if the objects and motives of your Order were not for
32 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
good and worthy purposes they would not be connected with
the same.
Sirs, — I hope that during your sojourn here, legislating for
the guidance and advancement of your Order throughout the
Province of Ontario for the coming year, you will one and
all feel that you are not in a strange place, and among
strangers, but at home ; and if not with all Brothers of the
Brotherhood, at least with warm kind friends.
Trusting that when you have finished the work and per-
formed the duties you have assembled here to accomplish,
and have returned to your various homes, throughout this
bright and happy country of ours, you will carry away with
you kind feelings and pleasing recollections of the profitable
and pleasant time you have spent here with your Brother
Masons and citizens of our town, so that in fact this session,
which is now being held in the Jubilee Year of our Most
Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, will prove to be the pleasantest
and the best since the organization of your Ancient and
Honored Institution.
Bidding you once more a hearty welcome to Brockville,
I am, yours most respectfully,
George A. Dana,
Mayor of Brockville.
2. By the Brockville members of the Independent Order of
Oddfellows.
ADDRESS.
To the M. IV. the Grand Master, Officers and Brethren of the
Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of
Canada.
The undersigned Secretaries respectively of Brock Lodge,
No 9 and St. Lawrence Lodge, No. 137 of the Independent
Order of Oddfellows in Brockville, on behalf of those Lodges,
and of the Order here, desire to welcome your august and
honorable body to our town, and to express the hope that
your Annual Communication may be attended with pleasure
to the several members of your institution, and result in profit
and advantage to Free Masonry.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887. 33
We are directed to transmit to you the enclosed copy of a
resolution passed by our Lodges severally, and to say that in
accordance therewith, our lodge room, ante rooms, committee
rooms and furniture will be at your disposal and service
during your approaching session.
A. Y. Kendall,
Rec. Secretary, Brock Lodge, No. cp, I. O. 0. F.
H. B. Coates,
Secretary, St. Lawrence Lodge, No. 757, /. O. 0. F.
Resolved, — That the members of Brock Lodge and St. Lawrence
Lodges, I. O. O. F. agreeing, do cordially extend to the Masonic
Fraternity the use of the Oddfellows Hall as a Committee Room if
required on the occasion of their meeting in Brockville in July.
Grand Lodge having been called to labor : —
3. By the members of the Craft in Brockville and vicinity : —
ADDRESS.
To Henry Robertson, Esq., L. L. B., Most Worshipful Grand
Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted
Masons of Canada.
Most Worshipful Sir, — The members of the Craft
residing in Brockville and its vicinity desire to bid you, and
through you all the members of the Grand Lodge, a sincere
and hearty welcome to our town on this, the occasion of your
Annual Communication.
In this memorable year when the Jubilee of Her Most
Gracious Majesty (whom may God ever guard and protect) is
being observed with such loyalty and heartfelt enthusiasm
everywhere throughout her Dominions, Masons are reminded
of the proud fact that the son of our beloved Queen, His
Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, is our Brother and the
Grand Master of our Order in England. We in this vicinity
are also reminded of the fact that the Senior Lodge in our
town, and one of the oldest in this Province, bears the name
of our Sovereign's uncle, His Royal Highness, the late Duk'
of Sussex.
May the peace which is indicated by the name of the othe
34 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Lodge in our Town "Salem " pervade our Order, and prevail
everywhere.
To you Most Worshipful Sir, our Grand Master, we feel that
we but voice the earnest desire of every member of the Order
in Canada in saying that we trust you may ever be blessed
with health and endowed with wisdom to discharge the duties
of your high and honorable office.
To the Officers and Members of Grand Lodge we tender
(through you) our congratulations on the prosperity which has
ever attended the Grand Lodge of Canada, and we earnestly
pray that the Great Architect of the Universe may continue
to bless and prosper your deliberations and our beloved
Order.
Thomas VV. Sparham,
Master of Sussex Lodge, No. J.
Thomas Allen Staynor,
Master of Salem Lodge, No. 368.
The addresses were severally suitably acknowledged by the
M. W. the Grand Master.
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
R. W. Bro. Henry Griffith, Grand Senior Warden, and R.
W. Bro. A. G. Adams, Past Grand Senior Warden of the
Grand Lodge of Quebec, were announced, introduced and
saluted with Grand Honors.
GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.
The Most Worshipful the Grand Master delivered the
following address to the Brethren assembled in the Grand
Communication : —
Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Canada :
I welcome you to the thirty-second Annual Communication
of our Grand Lodge. Assembling from all parts of our
beautiful Province, leaving our homes and business pursuits,
we meet for the purpose of furthering the interests of our
beloved fraternity. Zealous devotion to the institution we
represent, should actuate all our motives, and the ancient
tenets and principles of the craft should receive at our hands
the most practical exemplification.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887. 35
Since its formation, our Grand Lodge has pursued a career
of uninterrupted success and prosperity. The representatives
of former years have acted and legislated wisely and well, and
I have no doubt their successors are equally well-skilled and
earnest in sustaining the enviable reputation already enjoyed
by the Grand Lodge of Canada.
CONDITION OF THE CRAFT.
Through the favor and mercy of the Grand Architect of the
Universe, I rejoice that I am enabled to report to you that
the condition of the craft in the Province of Ontario is one of
the greatest harmony and prosperity. During the year that
has passed, our numbers have increased, new lodges have been
organized, new temples have been erected and dedicated, the
work has improved and more than the usual relief has been
extended to the suffering.
QUEEN VICTORIA.
Our gratitude is also due to the Father of All for the great
blessings of peace and comfort bestowed upon our country.
The year 1887 possesses a peculiar interest for us as Free-
masons. Loyalty and devotion to our Sovereign and fidelity
to our country are leading principles in our order. Our Queen
is endeared to us not only for her many personal virtues, not
only because of her fidelity to the constitution under which
she has so wisely reigned, but also because of her many acts
of kindness and sympathy towards the poor and suffering, and
for the support and help she has always afforded in times and
occasions when human charity was essentially needed.
She has further claims upon the craft from her Masonic
associations. Her Royal ancestors have been Patrons of the
fraternity. Seventeen of the Princes of blood royal of England
have been Freemasons. Our gracious Sovereign is the
daughter of a Freemason, her uncles were Freemasons, her
sons are Freemasons, and she has a grandson who is also a
member of our order.
During the fifty years of her reign, greater progress has been
made in all branches of industry and science than ever before.
Freemasonry has shared in the general prosperity and I
heartily recommend that an address should be presented by
the Grand Lodge to Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen
Victoria, to assure her of the continued devotion and loyalty
of the Freemasons of Canada to her throne and person, and
to congratulate her upon the completion of the jubilee year of
her reign. God Save the Queen.
36 GRAND LODGE OK CANADA.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Our relations with other Grand Lodges continue to be of
the most kindly and fraternal character. In my visits to the
neighboring republic I was rejoiced to find that the Grand
Lodge of Canada had attained a very high reputation among
its compeers, and that those who had investigated the subject
were full of admiration for our methods of transacting businesss,
our organization of districts, the board of general purposes,
and particularly our praiseworthy system of practical benevo-
lence, which is surpassed by no other Grand Lodge on this
continent.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.
The following Grand Representatives have been appointed
during the year : — From the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, R. W.
Bro. J. C. Hegler, in place of R. W. Bro. A. J. Cambie,
deceased ; from the Grand Lodge of Dakota, R. W. Bro. E.
T. Malone, in place of R. W. Bro. J. G. Burns, deceased ;
from the Grand Lodge of Iowa, R. W. Bro. J. H. Widdifieid,
in place of R. W. Bro. J. J. Mason, whose term had expired
and who declined a re-appointment ; from the Grand Lodge
of Kansas, R. W. Bro. J. J. Mason, re-appointed ; from the
Grand Lodge of Vermont, R. W. Bro. DeWitt H. Martyn, in
place of R. W. Bro. A. J. Cambie, deceased ; from the Grand
Lodge of Victoria, R. W. Bro. Wm. Gibson, in place of R. W.
Bro. Robert Ramsay, deceased; near the Grand Lodge of
Kansas, M. W, Bro. Joseph D. McCleverty, P. G. M., in place
of R. W. Bro. E. T. Carr, who declined a re-appointment.
MASONIC CONVENTION.
By invitation I attended a Masonic Convention, held at
Chicago, on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th days of June, 1887.
The convention was composed of Grand Masters and Past
Grand Masters, and was called for consultation and advice on
various Masonic matters. Among the subjects which were
discussed were the following :
" What is a legal avouchment?"
"The physical qualifications of candidates,"
" The prerogatives of the Grand Master."
" Perpetual jurisdiction over rejected candidates."
" Grand Lodge sovereignty," etc., etc.
The attendance was not large, but the proceedings and
discussions were exceedingly interesting and instructive. No
one present favored the idea of a general Grand Lodge, and a
resolution was passed strongly upholding the doctrine of the
absolute supremacy of Grand Lodges in their several
jurisdictions.
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The question of perpetual jurisdiction over rejected candi-
dates was strongly argued on both sides, but the weight of
opinion and argument was decidedly against that doctrine.
On physical qualifications, the rule was stated to be that a
candidate who was physically capable of complying literally
with all the requirements of the degrees was eligible to
admission.
On avouchment, the prevailing sentiment was that no
brother should vouch for a visitor, unless he had sat with him
in a regular lodge or had examined him as one of a committee
appointed by the Master for that purpose.
It has been proposed that these meetings should be
continued annually, and in my opinion great good would
result therefrom, in the advisory settlement of disputed
questions of inter-jurisdictional interest, in the knowledge
obtained of improved methods of conducting our Masonic
work and in the more complete development of fraternal
intercourse. It afforded me much pleasure to extend to these
distinguished brethren an invitation to hold their next meeting
in the City of Toronto.
GENERAL MASONIC RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
A body under the name of the General Masonic Relief
Association has been formed to protect the craft from the
knavery of Masonic imposters, who make a business of
travelling through the country, trading upon the well-known
benevolence of our brethren and lodges. From the good
work already performed by this association in the detection of
these frauds, I am satisfied that it deserves to be encouraged
and assisted. The Vice-President of the association, R. W.
Bro. J. Ross Robertson, will be happy to furnish all the
required details of the work they have performed and of their
method of operation.
VISITATIONS.
Official visits have been made by me to the following
lodges .—Barton, No 6, Hamilton; Ionic, No. 25, Toronto;
Manito, No. 90, Collingwood ; Corinthian, No. 96, Barrie ;
Petrolia, No. 194, Petrolia ; Stevenson, No. 218, Toronto;
Ionic, No. 229. Brampton; Kerr, No. 230, Barrie; Washington,
No. 260, Petrolia; Robertson, No. 292, Nobleton, and Pnyx,
No. 312, Wallaceburg.
I regret very much that through illness and other causes I
was unable to accept the many kind invitations I received to
visit other lodges. The cordiality with which I was entertained
upon all occasions where I was privileged to visit and the
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unvarying kindness and courtesy bestowed upon the Grand
Master was very pleasant and evidenced the loyalty of the
brethren to their chief officer.
On February 18th, 1887, I dedicated the new Masonic
Hall at Brampton. On June 28th, 1887, I laid the corner-
stone of a new Masonic Temple for the lodges in Petrolia.
On July 1st, 1887, at the invitation of the Public School
Board to Pnyx Lodge, No. 312. I laid the corner-stone of a
new public school building at Wallaceburg. On all these
occasions there was a large attendance of the craft and great
interest was manifested in the ceremonies.
I have also received reports of the following ceremonies
performed in my name and at my request, namely : The
constitution, consecration and dedication of Rodney Lodge,
No. 411, and Naphtali Lodge, No. 413, by R. W. Bro. R. M.
Stuart, D. D. G. M., and the consecration and dedication of
the new halls of Craig Lodge, No 401, by R. W. Bro. R. T.
Walkem, D. G. M., of Thistle Lodge, No. 34, McColl Lodge,
No. 386, Florence Lodge, No. 390, and Howard Lodge, No.
391, by R. VV. Bro. R. M. Stuart, D. D. G. M., of St. George
Lodge, No. 243, by R. W. Bro. Wm. Kerns, D, D. G. M., of
Cedar Lodge, No. 396, by R. W. Bro. J. F. H. Gunn, of
Mattawa Lodge, No. 405, by R. W. Bro. J. H. Burritt, D. D.
G. M., and of Crystal Fountain Lodge, No. 389, North
Augusta, by R. W. Bro. A. L. Riddel.
NEW LODGES.
Dispensations have been issued for new lodges at Maxville,
in the County of Glengarry, at Keewatin Mills, Algoma
District, and at Point Edward, in the County of Lambton. I
also at the request of the Grand Lodge continued the
dispensations for Fort William Lodge, Fort William, Algoma
District, and Lyn Lodge, Lyn, in the County of Leeds.
Dispensations were applied for to open new lodges at Woburn
and Pickering, which were refused.
AMALGAMATION OF LODGES.
Negotiations for the amalgamation of Faithful Brethren
Lodge, No. 77, and King Hiram Lodge, No. 89, Lindsay,
were in progress prior to the last Annual Communication, and
have since then been satisfactorily concluded.
WARRANTS SURRENDERED.
During the past year, the warrants of Hanover Lodge, No.
301, Hanover, Port Elgin Lodge, No. 350, Port Elgin, and
North Star Lodge, No. 365, Roseneath, were surrendered.
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RITUAL.
At the last communication of Grand Lodge, I appointed as
a committee to advise with me on questions relating to the
ritual, all the Past Grand Masters and the Deputy Grand
Master. From the reports which reached me from all the
District Deputy Grand Masters and other brethren, as to the
condition of the lodges with regard to the accuracy of the
work, I deemed it necessary to summon a special meeting of
that committee. This meeting was held at Hamilton on the
22nd and 23rd days of March last. The action then taken
has been communicated to the lodges and I trust that the
measures which have been adopted will secure a greater
degree of uniformity in the rendition of our beautiful ritual
and also prove satisfactory to the body of the craft.
In accordance with the resolution of Grand Lodge in 1884,
arrangements have been made to have an exemplification of
the work at this session. The officers of Zeta Lodge, No.
410, of Parkdale, one of our youngest lodges, have kindly
undertaken this duty and I heartily thank them for their cheer-
ful and ready compliance with my request.
ROYAL SOLOMON MOTHER LODGE.
In answer to certain queries which were submitted by our
Royal Solomon Mother Lodge at Jerusalem, and which were
referred to me by the Board of General Purposes, I directed
the Grand Secretary to reply as follows : — "That a brother
who acknowledges and professes a belief in the Grand Architect
of the Universe, and who acknowledges this belief to be an
essential landmark of the order, and who was made a Masor
in a lodge holding under the Grand Orient of France before
the Grand Orient altered its constitution as to that belief, may
be admitted to any lodge under the Grand Registry of Canada.
"A petition for a new lodge should be signed by such
brothers only as can come under the above rule.
" The Royal Solomon Mother Lodge may receive petitions
for affiliation from, and may admit as members, brothers who
come within the terms of the above rule, as applicable to
Masons of French origin or that of any other Grand Juris-
diction."
INVASION OF JURISDICTION.
In September last, a resident of Toronto was made a Mason
in a lodge in Montreal. Immediately on this being brought
to my notice, I wrote to the M. W., the Grand Master of
Quebec, J. Fred. Walker, Esq., and he very promptly suspend-
ed the Master of the Lodge and ordered that no more degrees
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should be conferred upon the candidate. The Grand Lodge
of Quebec, at their meeting in January, approved the action
of the Grand Master. After making full enquiry, I found that
the brother so initiated was of excellent character and reputa-
tion and good material for our Masonic building. He has
since been "healed" by my order and is now a member of one
of our lodges. Our thanks are due to the M. W. the Grand
Master and the Grand Lodge of Quebec for their prompt and
ready action in this matter.
PEQUONGA LODGE, RAT PORTAGE.
Pequonga Lodge at Rat Portage duly surrendered its warrant
to the Grand Lodge of Manitoba, and a warrant was issued to
the brethren of that lodge, free of charge, as directed by Grand
Lodge at its last communication.
OBITUARY.
The deaths of the following prominent brethren have been
reported :— R. W. Bro. A. J. Cambie, P. G. J. W., of Ottawa ;
R. W. Bro. J. G Burns, P. D. D. G. M., of Toronto ; V. W.
Bro. E. H. Thompson, Grand Steward, of Niagara ; V. VV. Bro.
J. F. Clarke, P. G. S. D., Port Arthur ; and M. W. Bro. T. T.
Gurney, P. G. M., of Illinois.
Bro. Burns will be remembered as an old and efficient
member of Grand Lodge and of the Board of General
Purposes.
Bro. Gurney visited us at Windsor last year, and many of
us will remember his kindly ways and thorough devotion to
our order. He was highly esteemed as an able and learned
brother and his loss will be deeply regretted.
COMMISSIONS APPOINTED.
Re Minister vs. Langton et al.
At the last communication of Grand Lodge, a resolution
was passed, (proc. 1886, p. 138), that this case should be fully
investigated. The charge was that the acting officers of King
Solomon's Lodge, No. 22, had made a false declaration of the
ballot on the petitions of four candidates for initiation. On
August 7th, 1886, I appointed R. W. Bros. R. T. Walkem, J.
M. Gibson and J. C. Hegler as a commission to investigate
the charge made, take the evidence and report to me.
The report of this commission, with the evidence, was duly
received and referred by me to the Board of General
Purposes. The papers will be laid before you for such action
as you may deem advisable.
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Re Brownson vs. Amity Lodge, No. 32.
Serious charges having been made by Bro. A. Brownson
against Amity Lodge, No. 32, I appointed a commission in
April last, consisting of M. W. Bros. James Seymour aud Hugh
Murray and R. W. Bro. J. J. Mason, to investigate the same.
Due notice was given to the parties, but as the prosecutor did
not furnish the details of his charge until July 4th, the com-
mission have not been able to proceed with the investigation.
ADMISSION OF VISITORS.
I have to call your attention again to the necessity of
exercising the greatest caution in the admission of visitors A
case occurred in April last, in which a person gained admission
to one of our lodges by falsely pretending to hail from a lodge
in Michigan. After visiting for several months he applied for
affiliation, and was balloted for and accepted.
The Master afterwards discovered the fraud and got a
written acknowledgment of all the facts from the party
concerned. On the matter being brought to my notice, I
ordered the Grand Secretary to communicate to the lodge my
declaration that the said party, having obtained his admission
by fraud and deceit, was not and never had been a member
of that lodge, and that his name should be erased from their
list of members, his fees returned and future admission
denied.
I also ordered the issue of a circular to the lodges, giving
further instructions to Masters and Boards of Trial on this
most important subject.
JOINT PROCESSrONS, ETC.
Several applications have been made to me to allow Masons
to appear in public as such, jointly with other societies, and
also to allow the use of Masonic halls jointly with other
societies, all of which I felt myself compelled to refuse.
Our institution is not for show, and I understand the rule
to be imperative that only on strictly Masonic occasions should
our brethren appear in public clothed with the badges of the
order.
Our halls also are solemnly dedicated and consecrated to
the service of the craft and should not be used by any other
body or persons who are not members of the fraternity.
CANVASSING FOR MEMBERS.
A word of caution seems to be needed to our younger
brethren with regard to canvassing for members. It should
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be distinctly understood that the solicitation of any person to
join our ranks is a serious Masonic offence, whether it be
done by members or officers of the lodges or by the lodge as a
body. I have seen a lodge summons with a suggestive and
very improper note at the bottom, indicating that some efforts
should be made to increase the membership. I immediately
stopped this practice in that quarter, and I sincerely hope
that no future occasion may arise, when it would be necessary,
by strong measures, to prevent the repetition of this very
serious offence.
MASONIC HALLS.
The large number of new halls that have been consecrated
and dedicated during the past year affords us material for
sincere congratulation. ' Others are in course of erection and
these lodges are entitled to hearty commendation for their
praiseworthy efforts to improve their surroundings. A Mason's
lodge is his home and it should be made attractive and
comfortable and in keeping with the standing and reputation of
the fraternity. More might be done in this direction, and it is
to be hoped the example, which has been so largely displayed
during the past year may stimulate others to go and do like
wise.
EARTHQUAKE AT CHARLESTON.
In September last I received an intimation from the Grand
Master of South Carolina, that the ruin and devastation caused
by the earthquake in that city was widespread and almost
universal, that more than half of the population was homeless,
and that help was urgently needed by our brethren. After
consultation with the President of the Board, and the Chair- ■
man of Benevolence, I recommended that a contribution of
$400.00 be sent on behalf of the brethren of this jurisdiction,
the receipt of which was gratefully acknowledged.
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
The hearty thanks of the whole body of the craft are cer-
tainly due to the Right Worshipful brethren who have this
year filled the important and responsible position of District
Deputy Grand Masters. A more efficient, zealous and earnest
body of officers has never come under my notice than those of
the past year. They have been indefatigable in their exertions
for the benefit of the order.
In the visitation of lodges, dedication of halls, exemplification
of the work, holding lodges of instruction, and in the
settlement of disputes, their services have been invaluable.
Their reports to the Grand Master have been frequent and full
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of information, and I desire to express to them my gratitude
for their assistance to me in many particulars and in thus
lightening the labors connected with my office.
My thanks are also due to R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem,
Deputy Grand Master, for his valuable assistance during the
year, and more particularly to your faithful and efficient Grand
Secretary, R. W. Bro. J. J. Mason, who has discharged the
various duties of his important office in a manner that could
not be excelled.
CONCLUSION.
Brethren : — Placed, by your kind partiality, one year ago, in
this high and responsible position, it has been my aim to dis-
charge the duties of the office conscientiously and with due
regard to the interests of the whole fraternity. I may not have
fulfilled your expectations, but I have earnestly endeavored to
deserve your confidence. The state of my health during a
portion of the year prevented me from meeting with my
brethren as frequently as I wished to do, and this, I trust, will
be found sufficient excuse for my apparent shortcomings in
that direction.
Masonry, I may be permitted to say, has been a life's work
with me, and to it I have devoted the best years of my man-
hood. Initiated over a quarter of a century ago, I have ever
since been continually engaged in some department of Masonic
labor. That my services have been so well recognized by my
brethren is a source to me of the most sincere gratification.
Our glorious fraternity is an institution that may well call
forth the best energies and devotion of all its members.
Noble in its character, noble in its objects, noble in its great
work of beneficence and unequalled in its antiquity and dura-
tion, it is peerless among all human organizations, and I pray
the Grand Architect of the Universe, that it may be further
blessed and prospered in its future career.
HENRY ROBERTSON,
Grand Master.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, seconded by
M. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, and
Resolved, — That the address of the W. M. the Grand Master be referred
to the Board of General Purposes to report thereon.
REPORT OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, seconded by
M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, and
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Resolved, — That the reports from the various District Deputy Grand
Masters be received, considered as read, and referred to the Board of
General Purposes.
ERIE DISTRICT No. 1.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of
Canada :
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren,— In accordance
with constitutional requirement?, I have the honor to submit
my report on the condition of Masonry in the First District,
and, in so doing. I wish first to express my thankfulness to
the Most High for his loving kindness to me during the year,
in giving me health and strength and enabling me to carry
out the responsible duties of the high office.
During the year I have had the pleasure of visiting each of
my 23 lodges once and have been privileged to visit several of
them oftener.
I have had the honor of acting on behalf of the Most
Worshipful the Grand Master at the constitution of Rodney
Lodge, No. 411, Rodney; and Naphtali Lodge, No. 413,
Tilbury Centre. At the constitution of the first-named, on
September 9th, 1886, I was assisted by W. Bro. J. A. C.
Anderson and VV. Bro. T. W. Kirkpatrick ; and at Tilbury
Centre I had the assistance of R. W. Bro. W. Milner, and
W. Bros. Anderson, Harris and Bottoms. I have in addition
to dedicating the lodge rooms for the above named lodges,
consecrated and dedicated to the use of Masonry, rooms for
the following, viz : At Ridgetown, March 7th, assisted by V.
W. Bro. Watson, W. Bros. Paine, Anderson, Young, Cochrane,
Eansor, Ridley, Carpenter, Duck, Rushton, Davy, Decow,
Halfpenny, McKay, Middleditch and Bingham. We had on
this occasion a very large attendance, besides the W. Brethren
named above, there being members present from twelve
lodges. We endeavored to give light on a good many points,
such as the Grand Honors, (public and private), examination
of visitors, proper questions before passing and raising,
physical qualification required of candidates, and we had
excellent exemplifications of the 1st and 3rd degrees by Wor.
Bros. J. A. C. Anderson and B. Paine.
Our second lodge of instruction was held at Florence, on
the 7th day of April, the following Wor. Brethren, together
with a goodly number of their members being present, viz :
W. Bros. Switzer, Trotter, Lawrence, Rheintgen, Norton,
Johnson, Avery, Davidson and Langford. In addition to
answering any questions, relative to the work, we had an
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exemplification by W. Bros. Switzer, Trotter and Lawrence,
assisted by several other brethren.
The third lodge was held at West Lome, assisted by W.
Bros. Anderson, Paine, Stalker, McFate, McLean and
Middleditch, when for the second time during my official
year, Wor. Bro. B. Paine accepted the gavel, and assisted by
several of the brethren gave a very correct and beautiful
rendering of the sublime degree of Masonry.
As well as the instructions were given at these meetings, I
felt in duty bound, when time and circumstances allowed it,
during my visits to give as much personal explanation and
tuition as possible, and by this means endeavor to make the
work uniform throughout the District.
I regret to say that I have not found that exactness in the
work that I would like to see, but have endeavored in all kind-
ness to correct mistakes.
The degrees are conferred in most of the Lodges by the W.
M's, but I have found four Lodges in which the P. M's do
the work. A majority of Lodges are in a prosperous state,
some are getting along fairly well, and three of them, according
to my opinion, would be better if they amalgamated with
neighbouring Lodges.
With regard to Bothwrell Lodge No. 179, I have had con-
siderable correspondence and have visited the town twice in
their interest, and after a careful study of the whole matter
would recommend that the warrant be recalled. This may
appear rather harsh, but it is the wisest course to pursue as
there is not the slightest prospect of ever making a good work-
ing Lodge of it, and I have good grounds to believe that had
the warrant been recalled 3 or 4 years ago, the cause of
Masonry would be in a much better position than we find it
to-day in Bothwell and vicinity.
APPEALS.
At the last Session of the Grand Lodge, it was resolved, in
the appeal case of McGuire vs. Middleditch (34) that it be
referred to me for investigation, and such action as might be
found necessary or desirable.
Shortly after Bro. R. J. Halle appealed to me against the
action of Parthenon Lodge No. 267.
In both cases, I caused certified copies of the charges,
papers, procedure and evidence to be laid before me, and also
visited the places in which the lodges to which the brethren
involved are held, and after a very careful study of the whole
matter, I, in accordance with Section 43, set aside the proceed-
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ings and ordered new trials to be held in accordance with the
Rules respecting trials for Masonic offences and proceedings
thereon.
WARRANTS.
I beg leave to call yonr attention to the warrants held by
some of our oldest lodges. On my examination I found some
warrants with the old numbers on the margin, whereas others
had the old number crossed and the present number written
near it, and in one case I found a warrant without any number
on the margin. I would respectfully suggest that the W. M.
and Secretary of each Lodge be requested to send certified
copy of the number on their warrant, and where they require
correction, that the Grand Secretary be empowered to send for
them and place the correct number thereon, and in every case
where the number has or shall be changed, such change be
verified by initials of the Grand Secretary.
The District was honored with a visit from our Most Wor-
shipful Grand Master, on the ist day of July, on which
occasion Pnyx Lodge No. 312 of Wallaceburg, applied for a
dispensation to appear in public clothed as Masons, at the
laying of a corner stone for a new building to be used as a
public school. There was a large gathering of the Craft who
were pleased to have our Grand Master present to lay the
stone, and the brethren of 312 kept up their reputation for
hospitality and brotherly kindness by the handsome manner in
which they entertained their guests.
LODGE ROOMS.
You will observe that of the 23 lodges, six have provided
themselves with new halls during the year ; several of the
others had good rooms before, and there is only one lodge in
the district that meets in uncomfortable quarters, and I am
pleased to be able to say that when I visited them they were
endeavoring to secure rooms that would be better adapted for
lodge purposes and located in a more central locality, and I
trust that before the snows of another winter the M. W. the
Grand Master will be called upon to dedicate them for them.
DEATHS.
During the year the following brethren have been called
upon to lay down their working tools and retire from labor by
the great leveller, death : — Bro. Egbert Wizzell, Wellington
Lodge, No. 46, Chatham ; Bros. H. D. Stewart and Andrew
Phillips, Great Western Lodge, No. 47, Windsor : Bro. C G.
Hicks, Sydenham Lodge, No. 255, Dresden; Bro. J. T.
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Varley, Leamington Lodge, No. 290, Leamington ; Bro. Thos.
Craine, Pnyx Lodge, No. 312, Wallaceburgh ; Bro. E. Amsden,
Florence Lodge, No. 390, Florence ; and Wor. Bro. Wm.
Irwan, a P. M. of Leamington Lodge, No. 290, and a Mason
of sixty years standing.
In the way of suggestions towards improvement, I would
first ask the brethren to consider that portion of the ancient
charges referring to our conduct towards each other, and
would especially ask your careful perusal and study of the last
clauses wherein we are charged to cultivate brotherly love,
the foundation and cape stone, the cement and glory of this
ancient fraternity, and in all cases where it is at all practicable
to leave our differences in hands of kindly and sympathetic
brethren for adjustment, never going to law with each other
if it can by any fair means be avoided. Second, I would
recommend that on every occasion when it does not interfere
with your moral or religious duties, a prompt attention to your
lodge meeting, thus aiding your Master and officers in the
discharge of their duty.
Third, that every brother see that his dues do not run un-
paid over six months, and that each Lodge be urged by
Grand Lodge, to carry out their by-laws with reference to
suspension for N. P. D. I firmly believe, that the Lodges
that act promptly and in a businesslike manner, are the ones
in which the members make it a point to keep their dues paid,
are the ones with funds in .their treasury, and in which the
members take the greatest interest.
And as a last suggestion, let me say a word to the rules of
the Lodges who teach and ask candidates questions that are
not regular, but pertain to the work of other jurisdictions.
While I admit that it is right and commendable for the
brethren to know all they can of our Mystic Art, still we are
bound by our obligations to practice pure and unsullied the
work as exemplified by our Grand Lodge at its annual sessions,
and I maintain that any question, answer, rite or ceremony
other than those taught, are not to be, and should not be
practiced within our portals.
When all have treated me so kindly, it seems hardly fair to
particularize, yet I cannot let go unnoticed the royal reception
I received at the hands of the Windsor brethren, on which
occasion the meeting was graced by the presence of many
distinguished in the craft, and especially by our true and trusty
M. Wor. Pro. J. W. McGratn, P. G. M., of Michigan, and
who favored us with a fraternal address. Before closing I
desire in a word to thank every brother who by word or deed,
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helped me during my official year, and I can assure you, I
will remember with pleasure my trips through the First
I district, along the fertile plains of the Thames and Sydenham,
through the hills and dales of West Middlesex and Elgin,
beside the busy and beautiful Detroit River, and amongst the
vine-clad fields and osage-orange hedges bordering Lake Erie.
With kindest wishes and the desire that when we shall be
called from our earthly Lodge, it may be ours to hear the
"Great Master" say, "Come ye blessed of my Father."
Respectfully submitted,
Robert M. Stuart,
D. D. G. M., Eric District, No. 1.
ST. CLAIR DISTRICT, No. 2.
71? the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of
Canada :
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — I have the
honor to submit my report for the Masonic year 1886-1887,
on the condition of Masonry in the Second Masonic District.
During the past year I visited officially the 18 Lodges in
my District and found them in a fairly healthy condition.
In the beginning of the year. I issued circulars to all the
Lodges in my District, calling their attention to some points
of importance, especially the collection of dues, and that I
would require a report from them on the same at the end of
the year.
My first official visit was December 27th, 1886, when I
installed the officers of Petrolia Lodge, No 194, and
Washington Lodge. No. 260, at Petrolia. During my visits
a large majority of the Lodges had work on hand, which was
very well done. In some cases the officers and members
wished me to confer the degrees, and when the request was
made I complied with their wishes ; and when there was no
work we spent the evening as a Lodge of instruction.
I held two Lodges of instruction during the year, the first
in the Masonic Hall, in the Town of Sarnia, May 18th, 1887 ;
and the second in the Masonic Hall, in the Town of Strathroy,
May 19th, 1887, for W. Masters, P. Masters and Wardens
only, and was well represented by most of the Lodges in
the District. The same peace and harmony prevail through-
out the Second District that has always characterized it.
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Not a single complaint of any kind has been reported to me
during the year, which proves that the brethren practice those
excellent precepts that Freemasonry teaches.
We have been also blessed with health and prosperity.
Only two deaths has been reported to me during the year,
that of Bro. J. C Diggins, of Euclid Lodge, No. 366,
Strathroy, died January 14th, 1887, at Alpena, Michigan ;
and Bro. W. E. McCullough, of Washington Lodge, No. 260,
Petrolia, died February 28th, 1887, at Los Angelos, California.
During the year I granted two dispensations to Lodges to
attend divine service clothed as Masons : One to Beaver
Lodge, No. 83, to attend divine service January ist, 1887 ;
and one to Alvinston Lodge to attend divine service June
26th, 1887. The fees for the same have been remitted to the
Grand Secretary.
In May last a petition was presented to me by a number of
brethren in Point Edward, asking that a new Lodge be
instituted at that place. I forwarded the same to the Grand
Secretary for the approval of the Grand Master. On June
roth I received a dispensation from the Grand Secretary; ahd
on June 13th, the day appointed for their regular meeting, I
opened a new Lodge called Point Edward Lodge under very
favorable circumstances ; a large number of brethren were
present from Sarnia and neighboring Lodges. The new
officers opened and closed in the three degrees and
exemplified the work in the first degree, and they did it very
correctly.
On the 28th of June, 1887, the corner-stone of a Masonic
Temple was laid in the Town of Petrolia with Masonic
ceremonies, and the brethren there had the pleasure of having
M. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, L. L. B., our highly esteem-
ed Grand Master, present to conduct the proceedings, which
he did in the presence of a very large number of brethren and
other spectators. The Lodges throughout the District were
well represented to do honor to the M. W. the G. M., and
also to assist him.
The M. W. the G. M. conducted the beautiful ceremonies
in a highly impressive manner, and won the esteem of all who
were present. The Temple will be a handsome brick structure,
three stories in height, and will cost about $20,000.00.
The brethren of St. Clair District in general, and those of
the Town of Petrolia in particular, trust that the M. W. the
G. M. enjoyed this his first visit in the west, and hope that he
may be induced to honor the District with another visit in the
near future
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I herewith give a report of the several Lodges in the District
and the business done during the year, from July 1886, to June
1887, both inclusive.
Victoria Lodge, No. 56, Sarnia : Visited February 8th, 1887.
No. of meetings, 15 ; average attendance, 18. W. M. does the
work. Arrearages of dues 2 years, $12.00 ; 3 years, $2600;
over 3 years $12.00. Money in treasury, none. Rent hall.
Initiated 3 ; passed 5 ; raised 5 ; affiliated 2 ; suspended 2.
St. John Lodge, No. 81, Mt. Brydges : Visited March 8th,
1887. No. of meetings, 14; average attendance, 22. W. M.
does the work. Arrearages of dues, 2 years, $8.00 ; 3 years,
$12.00. Money in treasury, $50.00. Own their hall,
valued at $1,500. Initiated 1 ; passed 1 ; raised 1.
Beaver Lodge, No. 83, Strathroy: Visited March 1 ith, 1887.
No. of meetings, 15; average attendance, 25. W. M. does
the work. Money in treasury, $246.00. Invested in security,
$339.00. Arrearages of dues, 2 years, $87. 00; 3 years, $14.00.
Rent hall. No work done during the year. Affiliated 1 ;
suspended 1.
Cassia Lodge, No. 116, Thedford : Visited May 2nd, 1887.
No. of meetings, n ; average attendance, 10. W. M. does the
work. Arrearages of dues, 2 years, 3 Bros.; 3 years, 1 Bro.
Money in treasury, $296. Rent hall. Initiated 2 ; passed 2 ;
raised 2 ; suspended 1.
Burns Lodge, No. 153, Wyoming: Visited June 2nd, 1887.
No. of meetings, 12; average attendance, n. VV. M. does
the work. Arrearages of dues, 2 years, 5 Bros.; 3 years, 1
Bro. ; over 3 years, 9 Bros. Money in treasury, $42. Rent
hall. Initiated 2; passed 2; raised 2; restored 1 ; demitted 1.
Alexandra Lodge, No. 158, Oil Springs: Visited May
12th, 1887. No. of meetings, 12; average attendance, ix.
W. M. does the work. Arrearages of dues, 2 years, $24 ; 3
years, $37; over 3 years, $19. Money in treasury $50. Own
their hall, valued at $1,500. Initiated 2 ; passed 2 ; raised 1.
Petrolia Lodge, No. 194, Petrolia: Visited Dec. 27th,
1886. No. of meetings, 16; average attendance, 15. W. M.
does the work. Arrearages of dues, 2 years, 1 Bro. Money
in treasury, $200 ; invested on security, $340. Rent hall.
Initiated 3 ; passed 3 ; raised 2 ; affiliated 1 ; suspended 1.
Havelock Lodge, No. 238, Watford : Visited May 3rd,
1887. No. of meetings, 9 ; average attendance, 20. P. M.
mostly does the work. Arrearages of dues, 2 years, 13 Bros.;
3 years, 2 Bros.; over 3 years, 6 Bros. Money in treasury,
$90. Rent hall. Initiated 2 ; passed 2; raised 1.
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Washington Lodge. No. 260, Petrolia : Visited January
4th, 1887. No. of meetings, 11 ; average attendance, 16.
W. M. does the work. Arrearages of dues, 2 years, 10 Bros.;
3 years, 5 Bros.; over 3 years, 5 Bros. Money in treasury,
$182. Rent hall. Initiated 5; passed 5; raised 1 ; affiliated 2.
Forest Lodge, No. 263, Forest: Visited May 4th, 1887.
No. of meetings, 14; average attendance, 25. W. M. does
the work. Arrearages of dues, 2 years, 2 Bros.; 3 years,
none. Money in treasury, $52. Rent hall. Initiated 3;
passed 3 ; raised 3 ; affiliated 1.
Moore Lodge, No. 294, Mooretown : Visited March 3rd,
1887. No. of meetings, 11; average attendance, 12. W. M.
does the work. Arrearages of dues, 2 years, 6 Bros.; 3 years,
1 Bro. Money in treasury, $66. Rent hall. Initiated 2 ;
passed 2 ; raised 2 ; affiliated 1.
Arkona Lodge, No. 307, Arkona : Visited May 5th, 1887.
No. of Meetings, 13 ; average attendance, 14. W. M. and P.
M. does the work. Arrearages of dues, 2 years, 1 Bro.; 3
years, 1 Bro.; over 3 years, 1 Bro. Money in treasury, none.
Rent hall. Initiated 2 ; passed 2 ; raised 2 ; affiliated 1 ;
suspended 1.
Alvinston Lodge, No. 323, Alvinston : Visited March 10th,
1887. No. of meetings, 14; average attendance, 15. W. M.
absent, P. M. does the work. Arrearages of dues, 2 years, 2
Bros.; 3 years, 1 Bro. Money in treasury, $90. Own their
hall, valued at $1,200. Initiated 9; passed 5; raised 4;
affiliated 2.
Ionic Lodge, No. 328, Napier : Visited May 6th, 1887.
No. of meetings, 10; average attendance, 12. W. M. can do
the work. Money in treasury, $47. Own their hall, valued
at $1,000. Arrearages of dues, 2 years, n Bros.; 3 years, 5
Bros.; over 3 years, 2 Bros. No work done during the year.
Dufferin Lodge, No. 364, Melbourne : Visited March 9th,
1887, No. of meetings, 12; average attendance, 8. W. M.
does the work. Arrearages of dues, 2 years, 4 Bros. Money
in treasury, $31. Own their hall, valued at $1,000. Initiated
2 ; passed 1 ; raised 2 ; affiliated 1 ; suspended 6.
Euclid Lodge, No. 366, Strathroy : Visited March nth,
1887. No. of meetings, 16; average attendance, 14. W. M.
does the work. Arrearages of dues, 2 years, 5 Bros.; 3 years,
2 Bros.; over 3 years, 1 Bro. Money in treasury, $30. Rent
hall. Initiated 3 ; passed 2 ; raised 2 ; affiliated 1.
Huron Lodge, No. 392, Camlachie : Visited February 9th,
1887. No. of meetings, 12; average attendance, 14. W. M.
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does the work. Arrearages of dues, 2 years, $18; 3 years,
$15 ; over 3 years, $19. Money in treasury, $87 : invested
on security, $80. Rent hall. Initiated 1; passed 1.
Leopold Lodge, No. 397, Brigden : Visited May ioth,
1887. No. of meetings, 12; average attendance, 11. W. M.
does the work. Arrearages of dues, 2 years, 7 Bros.; 3 years,
4 Bros.; over 3 years, 3 Bros. Money in treasury, $50. Rent
hall. Initiated 3 ; passed 3 ; raised 4.
I find that the Lodges are well supplied with the necessary
books, which are very fairly kept.
In retiring from the position of D. D. G. M., I desire to
express my sincere thanks to the brethren of the Second
Masonic District for the many acts of kindness I have
received at their hands, and for the liberal manner they
contributed towards my travelling expenses and personal
comfort. And I can assure my successor that he will receive
the same kindness and liberal support that I have received.
I hope that the peace and harmony that have marked this
District in the past, will continue in the future. And I assure
you that I shall always remember with pleasure the two years
that I occupied the office of D. D. G. M. of St. Clair District.
All of which is fraternally submitted,
John Sinclair.
D. D. G. M. St. Clair District, No. z.
Petrolia, July 4th, 1887.
LONDON DISTRICT, No. 3.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of
Canada :
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — In accordance
with the requirements of the constitution of the Grand Lodge,
I have the honor to submit this my first annual report on the
condition of Masonry in the Third Masonic District.
There are 29 Lodges in this District as now formed, and
known as the Third Masonic District, and during the year I
have visited officially every Lodge, and generally I have found
the Lodge rooms and the furniture comfortable and appropriate
for the proper exemplification of the beautiful work of our
order, which in almost every case is carried out in strict
conformity to that laid down by this Grand Lodge.
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I commenced to visit the Lodges in the District in which I
have the honor to be elected to represent the Grand Master
on October 7th, 1886.
My first official visit was to St. Thomas Lodge, No. 44, and
saw the Third Degree conferred by the P. M., the W. M. being
absent and also the S. W. The Subordinate Officers were in
their respective places ; the work was done moderately well ;
the Lodge is in good financial standing, and the books are
well kepi, and they meet in one of the best Masonic Temples
in the west, and for which they pay a net rent of $95 per
annum and taxes. They are assessed on $1,800 and are
insured. Number of members on the roll, 108; average
attendance, 16.
Nov. 1, 1886. — I visited the Tuscan Lodge, No. 95. This
Lodge meets in the Masonic Temple, London, in concert with
other five Lodges on alternate dates. This Lodge is in good
circumstances, and the books are well kept. The W. M. was
present and all his officers in their places and exemplified the
first degree in a very efficient manner. The number of mem-
bers on the roll, 50; average attendance, 12.
Nov. 4, 1886 — Visited Henderson Lodge, No. 388, at Uder-
ton, and saw the third degree conferred on a candidate. The
work was done by the P. M.; the Wardens and Subordinate
Officers being well skilled in the work, and the Lodge was
well attended. The books of the Lodge are well kept, and
they meet regularly in a comfortable room, which is well
furnished, and have their furniture and regalia insured. They
are in a rented Lodge room. The number of members on
the roll, 42 ; average attendance, 1 6. The Lodge is out of
debt, or nearly so, and appears to be doing very well.
Nov. 9, 1886. — Visited St. John's Lodge,No.2o. This Lodge
works what is known by them as Irish Ritual. I saw the first
degree conferred on a candidate by the W. M. and the work
was very well done, and the W. M. was well supported by his
Wardens and officers. The number of members on the roll,
142 ; average attendance, 24 ; and they meet in the Masonic
Temple, London. This Lodge has just issued a new set of
By-laws, which have been submitted to the M. W. the G. M.
for his approbation, and met with his approval, I suppose, but
cannot say, as I have not seen a copy of them since.
Nov. 12, 1886. — Visited Prince of Wales Lodge, No. 171,
Iona. This Lodge meets in a well appointed room, which they
own. It is well furnished and insured. Saw the third degree
conferred on a candidate by the W. M.; the Wardens and Offi-
cers all being well skilled in the work. The Lodce is a thriving
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Lodge and is in good circumstances ; the books of the Lodge
are in good shape and the attendance is good. Number of
members on the roll, 33; average attendance, 22.
Nov. 17, 1886. — Visited Wallacetown to meet with some of
the members of Cameron Lodge, No. 232. This Lodge, which
was so unfortunate as to lose all they had belonging to them
by that dread enemy, fire. They saved nothing. I met
them in committee and advised them to apply for a new
charter.
April 6, 1887. — My second visit to Cameron Lodge, No.
232. When I found that the brethren had erected a new hall,
and had got a new set of furniture, and new regalia, and a new
charter, and I had the honor of installing their W. M. and
Officers, and the pleasure of seeing Cameron Lodge start up
again with renewed vigor, and as soon as they completed the
furnishing, the brethren will apply to the M. W. the G. M. to
consecrate and dedicate the Lodge room to Masonry. This
Lodge is starting up under very favorable circumstances,
having a good room to hold their meetings in, at a rental of
$45 per annum, and a membership roll of 27, and an average
attendance of 12.
Nov. 25, 1886. — I visited St. John's Lodge, No. 209a,
London, and saw the second and third degree worked by the
W. M., and the work was very interesting and elaborately
done, and the W. M, was very ably supported by his Wardens
and Officers, and all take part and pleasure in rendering the
degree work as complete as possible. This Lodge is in a
very flourishing condition and meet in the Masonic Temple,
London ; have a large membership of 160 ; average attend-
ance, 40. The books of the Lodge are well kept.
Dec. 7, 1886. At Corinthian Lodge, No. 330, London
East. I found this Lodge meeting in a very large and
commodious room, and well furnished, and good ante rooms.
It was the annual meeting for election of officers. I did not
see any degree work done. This Lodge is in a rented room ;
rent, $150. The books are in good shape, but have a large
amount of dues outstanding there. Membership roll is 82,
and the average attendance only 12.
Dec. 13, 1886. — At Union Lodge, No. 380, London. This
Lodge meets in the Masonic Temple. I did not see any
degree work in this Lodge ; it was their annual meeting for
election of officers ; the W. M. was present at this meeting,
this being the only meeting he had attended for some time.
The books of the Lodge are kept in good shape, and the
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Lodge is in a very flourishing condition. Number of members
on the roll, 89 ; average attendance, 20.
Dec. 15, 1886. — King Solomon Lodge. No. 394, Thamesford.
I visited this Lodge and saw the third degree conferred on a
candidate, in part by the W. M. and part by the P. M.; the
degree was not very well worked, neither by the W. JYI. or the
Wardens of the Lodge. The Lodge seems to be still in the
old groove as to the work. They meet in rather a poor building,
but they have it neatly furnished and well appointed. The
books are well kept, and the finances of the Lodge are in good
trim, and the attendance is good. Number on the roll, 44 ;
average attendance, 18.
Jan. 4, 1887. — Mount Olivet Lodge, No. 300, Thorndale. I
visited this Lodge ; I found them in a good Lodge room of
their own and well furnished and appointed, and the books of
the Lodge are well kept, and the Lodge is in good financial
standing. I did not see any work, but saw the W. M. open
and close in 1st, 2nd and 3rd degrees, and it was well done.
Number on the roll, 41 ; average attendance, 14.
Jan. 5, T887. — Middlesex Lodge, No. 379, Bryanston.
Visited this Lodge and saw the third degree conferred on a
candidate, part by the W. M. and part by the P. M.j the work
was well done by the principal officers, W. M. and P. M., but
the Wardens were not well skilled in the work and the
Subordinate Officers were poorly skilled in the work. They
meet in rather a poor hall, being only a loft over a drive shed ;
they have it very nicely furnished and it is a rented building ;
they have their effects insured and are in moderate circum-
stances. The books are well kept. No. of members on the
roll, 32; average attendance, 12.
Jan. 6, 1887. — Doric Lodge, No. 289, Lobo. I visited
this and installed the W. M. and Officers, and saw them open
and close in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd degrees. They meet in a very
good hall which they own, and have a very good Lodge room
and well furnished and appointed, and their effects are well
insured, and they are in good financial standing and have a
membership on the roll of 67, average attendance, 22 ; and
their books are in first-class shape.
Jan. 19, 1887. — King Solomon Lodge, No. 378,
Petersville. Visited this Lodge on the above date, and found
a good Lodge, they meet in a good hall which they rent, it is
well furnished and appointed, I saw the second degree
conferred on a candidate by the W. M., the work was done in
a skilful manner, the W. M. and Wardens and Officers being
all well skilled in the work, the books of the Lodge are well
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kept, the Lodge is in good financial circumstances, the number
of members on the roll is 65 ; average attendance, 17.
Feb. 1, 1887. — Warren Lodge, No. 120, Fingal. I visited
this Lodge and found them in a very comfortable Lodge
room and well furnished, but the Lodge do not meet very
regularly, they own the building that they hold their meetings
in, and are in good financial circumstances, but the Lodge
has not had much new blood to stir them up, the books of
the Lodge are well kept and their effects are insured, I
instructed them in the work of opening and closing. No. on
the roll, 25 ; average attendance, 9.
March 4, 1887. — Delaware Valley Lodge, No. 358, Delaware.
Visited this Lodge. They have a very nice Lodge room, a
rented room and comfortably furnished and well appointed,
and their effects insured. There was not any work before the
Lodge, but the M. W. opened and closed the Lodge in the
1st, 2nd and 3rd degrees. The Lodge is not very well
skilled in the work. The books are well kept and the Lodge
finances are in good shape. No. on the roll, 28 ; average
attendance, n.
March 9, 1887. — St. Paul's Lodge, No. 107, Lambeth.
Visited this Lodge and saw the third degree conferred on a
candidate ; the work was done in part by the W. M. and part
by the P. M.; the work was well done ; the W. M. and
Wardens and Officers all being well skilled in work. This
Lodge meets in their own building and have a very good
Lodge room, and well furnished and appointed, and all
insured. The Lodge is in good financial standing and the
books are in good shape. Number on the roll, 57; average
attendance, 16.
March 17, 1887. — St. David's Lodge, No. 302, St. Thomas.
Visited this Lodge; did not see any work. The W. M. opened
and closed in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd degrees, and I instructed
the brethren in the work. The Wardens are not very well
skilled in the work, and the subordinate officers do not attend
very regularly. The Lodge is in a rented Lodge room, and
the finances of the Lodge are good and the books are fairly
well kept, and there effects are insured. Number on the roll
is 81 ; average attendance, 9. The Lodge prospects are
good.
April 4, 1887.— Springfield Lodge, No. 259, Springfield. I
went to Springfield to visit this Lodge, which I had given them
eight days notice of, but when I arrived there at the Lodge
room, which, by the way, is attached to the Secretary's office,
I was informed that was the first that they knew of my coming,
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as the W. M. had left the jurisdiction and had not sent the
notice to the Secretary, so there was not a quorum, there
being only three members of the Lodge present. They have
a very comfortable Lodge room, for which they pay rent, and
well furnished and the books are well kept. The Secretary
being in office for 13 years and the Lodge is sound financially,
but a good many members of the Lodge have left Springfield
for other fields of labor and pastures new; hence such poor'
attendance. Number on the roll, 24. They do not meet
regularly on account of not having a quorum.
April 5, 1887.— Nilestown Lodge, No. 345, Nilestown. Visited
this Lodge and found them in a very comfortable Lodge room
of their own, and well furnished and appointed, with their effects
insured. The books of the Lodge are well kept. There was
no work before the Lodge, but the W. M. opened and closed
in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd degrees, and I instructed them in the
work. Number on the roll, 38; average attendance, n.
April 12, 1887. — St. Mark's Lodge, No. 94, Port Stanley.
Visited this Lodge and found them in poor circumstances. They
seem to be in a state of disorganization and with a very poor
unskilled set of officers. Books in bad shape and in financial
difficulty. They have a very fair number of members on the
roll, 38. but the attendance was only xi. A P. M. Edgecombe
assumed the East, and I instructed the Lodge in the work of
opening and closing. The trouble with this Lodge appears to
be outstanding dues, and I counselled them to proceed at
once against the delinquent members.
May 2, 1887. — Spartan Lodge, No. 176, Sparta, Visited this
Lodge and found them in a very comfortable Lodge room,
which they rent, and the room is well furnished and appointed
and the Lodge is in good circumstances. The books are in
good shape ; their effects are insured. There was not any
work before the Lodge. The VV. M. and Wardens are well
skilled in the work as far as I was able to judge by opening
and closing in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd degrees. Number of
members on the roll, 40 ; average attendance, 12.
May 4, 1887. — Malahide Lodge, No. 140, Aylmer. Visited
this Lodge on the above date. The W. M. and
Wardens and Officers were all in their respective places,
and the Lodge had two candidates for the second degree.
The work was well done with some few exceptions, where I
pointed out the errors. This Lodge is very well skilled in the
esoteric work. They meet in a good room, which they rent ;
the room is well furnished and appointed and their effects
are insured. Number on roll, 56 ; average attendance, 23.
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M;iy 5, 1887. — Merrill Lodge, No. 344, Dorchester Station.
Visited this Lodge and found them in a very comfortable
Lodge room, which they own, and they have it well furnished
and it is well appointed and their effects are insured. The
Lodge appears to be in a thriving condition ; they are nearly
out of debt, having just been buying a new carpet and sundry
other things. Did not see any work. Number on roll, 38;
average attendance, 16.
June 1, 1887. — Visited Moffat Lodge, No. 399, Harrietsville.
This is a small Lodge and they are in a rented room, which
they rent, and occupy in conjunction with another
organization, viz : The Oddfellows, and are their tenants,
and own nothing but their regalia and jewelry. The Lodge
is in good financial standing, not standing at any expense.
The room is very convenient. The W. M. and his Wardens
and officers are well skilled in the esoteric work and they
meet regularly. Number on the roll, 13 ; attendance, 9.
June 3, 1887. — Belmont Lodge, No. 190, Belmont. Visited
this Lodge and found them in a very fine hall of their own, and
well furnished and appointed as a Lodge room, and all insured.
The books of this Lodge are in good condition and the Lodge
is in good financial circumstances, but have some outstanding
dues on their books. There was not any work on hand, but
the W. M. opened and closed the Lodge in the 1st, 2nd and
3rd degrees, and the Lodge, as a whole, proved themselves
well skilled in the esoteric work and they meet regularly.
Number of members on the roll, 32 ; average attendance, 16.
Elgin Lodge, No. 349. I visited this Lodge ; it meets in
the Masonic Temple, St. Thomas, and sub-rents from St.
Thomas Lodge. It is a young Lodge and is not making
much progress. I did not see any degree work. Their
financial condition is fair. Number on the roll, 37 ; average
attendance, 9.
Nov. 4, 1886. — St. George's Lodge, No. 42, London. I
visited this Lodge and saw the third degree conferred on a
candidate, in part by the W. M. and part by the P. M.; the
work was skilfully done. The Lodge is in good shape
financially and have a good attendance. Number on roll,
107 ; average attendance, 17.
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION.
I held two Lodges of Instruction for the exemplification of
the three degrees of Masonry in the Masonic Temple, London,
under the warrant of St. John's, No. 20. The Lodges were
held on two following evenings, Lodge opening at 8 p. m.,
and both of which Lodges were well attended, and the
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brethren who exemplified the degrees acquitted themselves in
a very skilful manner.
INSTALLATION.
I had the honor and pleasing duty of installing the W. M.
and officers of the following Lodges :
Dec. 27th, 1886. — St. Thomas Lodge, No. 44, St. Thomas.
Dec. 27th, 1886
Jan. 6th, 1887
June 24th, 1887
June 29th, 1887
April 6th, 1887
Elgin Lodge, No. 349, St. Thomas.
Doric Lodge, No. 289, Lobo.
— St. David's Lodge, No. 302, St. Thomas.
— Moffat Lodge, No. 399, Harrietsville.
— Cameron Lodge, No. 232, Wallacetown.
And M. W. Sir, in closing this report I wish to express my
fraternal thanks to the brethren of the third district for their
unlimited and unbounded courtesy extended to me, and I can
assure them that I have spent a most happy year amongst the
Lodges in prosecuting my labors and in trying to do my duty
as the representative of the G. M., if I have accomplished
the task that I had in view, namely, that of doing my duty to
their satisfaction. I have to acknowledge with many thanks
the promptness with which the Grand Secretary attended to
my communications and enquiries during my term of office,
and to whom I am under many obligations.
All of which is fraternally submitted,
Luke Slater,
D. D. G. M., London District, No. j.
SOUTH HURON DISTRICT, No. 4.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of
Canada :
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — Knowing that
of late the reports of D. D. G. Masters have been severely
criticized for being in some cases too long and stereotyped,
in others too short and meagre ; I feel some diffidence in
presenting mine, but will endeavor to give all necessary
information as briefly as possible. In accordance with a
suggestion made by the board on condition of Masonry at the
last communication of the Grand Lodge, I will group my
remarks under the following heads :
NUMBER OF LODGES AND OFFICIAL VISITS PAID.
There are sixteen Lodges in the Fourth District, each of
which I have visited once, some oftener, viz : — Wilmont
Lodge, No. 318, Baden, four times ; Tudor Lodge, No. 141,
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Mitchell, four times ; New Dominion Lodge, No. 205, N.
Hamburg, twice; Irving Lodge, No. 154, Lucan, twice;
Britannia Lodge, No. 170, Seaforth, twice. The total number
of visits being twenty-five. Besides these I have attended
every meeting of the two Stratford Lodges, Nos. 144 and 332,
except when absent officially in other parts of the district, and
was also present on May 20th at Listowel, by invitation of R.
W. Bro. Gunn, on which occasion he held a most interesting
and successful General Lodge of Instruction.
DISPENSATIONS GRANTED.
These were to New Dominion Lodge, No. 205, N. Hamburg,
for church; Tudor Lodge, No. 141, Mitchell, for church; Doric
Lodge, No. 233, Parkhill, for public procession.
WORK DONE.
1. Installations. — The officers of Wilmot Lodge, No. 318*
Baden; Tecumseh Lodge, No. 144, Stratford ; Morning Star
Lodge, No. 309, Smith's Hill ; Stratford Lodge, No. 332,
Stratford.
2. General Work. — I commenced my duties immediately
after my election to office. Returning from Grand Lodge during
the night of Thursday, July 17th, I went to Baden on the
following evening and installed the officers of Wilmot Lodge, '
No. 318. After this I remained officially inactive for some
time waiting for the D. D. G. .Master's regalia, a new one
having to be provided owing to the division of the Huron
District. After receiving it in September I sent a circular to
each Lodge, naming a date for my official visit and the work I
should expect done. This programme was carried out with
the exception of a few changes of dates, and of Craig Lodge,
No. 214, Ailsa Craig. This Lodge I found had been lying
dormant since February, 1886, for want of a suitable room.
As they did not acknowledge my circular I wrote again just
before the date appointed for my visit, (Oct. 18th), and
received a reply stating that it was no use my going, as they
had no room in which to meet, having been obliged to vacate
their old one. I corresponded with their W. M., Bro. J.
McKay, and also had a short interview with him on the train
on my way to visit Doric Lodge, No. 233, on November 9th,
when I urged him to get the Lodge to work as soon as
possible and to let me know when this was effected. I had
some misgivings that there was a desire on the part of the
Lodge to defer my visit indefinitely, if not to escape it
altogether, and these were confirmed, when, after waiting for
several months I heard nothing of them, though I had written
three times to the W. M. and twice each to P. Masters E. B.
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Smith and R. Anderson. However, early in May, as my term
of office was drawing to a close, and having determined to visit
every lodge in my district, I again wrote, informing them that
unless they appointed another date more convenient to them-
selves, I should be with them on May 24th in order to have
some definite understanding as to the condition and prospects
of the lodge. This elicited a reply from W. Bro. Anderson,
apologizing for neglect in not answering former communications,
and requesting me to defer the visit to June 6th, their regular
meeting night, when they would endeavor to muster sufficient
members to hold a meeting. On my arrival I was met by W.
Bros. McKay (W. M.) and Smith ; W. Bro. Anderson being
unavoidably absent from town. The Lodge in the evening
was very poorly attended, only just a sufficient number being
present to open the Lodge. At their request I occupied the
chair and opened and closed in the three degrees. On talking
over the situation, I found that the Lodge had been through
a trying time owing to various causes ; e. g. several members
leaving ihe district, others suspended for non-payment of dues,
&c, their having to give up their former Lodge room and
being unable to get another suitable one for some time. There
are, however, among them several good working Masons who
would be loth to let the Lodge collapse. I gave them all the
encouragement in my power, and have no doubt they will ere
long be in a good healthy condition and develop into a sound,
hardworking Lodge, if not so large as formerly. Another cause
of apathy and discontent was their Lodge being withdrawn from
the London District and joined the Fourth. The brethren
(in common with those belonging to the other Lodges in the
same position) appeared to consider this as somewhat
derogatory, but I think I succeeded in reconciling them to
the change. My visits to the Lodges have been almost
entirely devoted to actual work — seeing one degree worked or
exemplified in each Lodge (in some cases exemplifying the
degree myself), besides the opening and closing in the three
degress, and discussing and explaining the manifold technical
points in each degree, which are so liable to arise. On this
ground I think I can justly claim that each of my visits was
in reality a Lodge of Instruction, and the brethren have been
unanimous in acknowledging the information received. While,
as before stated, my visits have been chiefly devoted to the
inspection and correction (when necessary) of the ritual and
routine business of the meetings, I have also given some
attention to the books of the Lodges and the manner in
which they are kept, and satisfied myself that each Lodge is
prompt and regular in conforming to and fulfilling its obliga-
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tions to Grand Lodge. The secretaries appear to be thoroughly
conversant with their duties and discharge them well and ably.
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION.
1 have only held two General Lodges of Instruction with
afternoon and evening sessions ; one at St. Marys (St. James'
Lodge, No. 73), on February 7th. when the first degree was
exemplified by W. Bro. Stanley, P. M.; the second by myself,
and the third by R. W. Bro. Rupert, P. D. D. G. M.; the
other at Britannia Lodge, No. 170, Seaforth ; the first degree
being exemplified by W. Bro. White of Tudor Lodge, No. 141,
Mitchell ; the second by myself, and the third by W. Bro.
Ballantyne, W. M. I am sorry to say that they were not,
especially the one at St. Marys, attended so well as they
should have been ; in fact, the number present in the afternoon
on both occasions was so few as to discourage me from holding
any more.
ATTENDANCE.
As a rule I had well attended meetings on my visits to the
Lodges, notably those at Wilmot Lodge, No. 318, Baden:
New Dominion Lodge, No. 205, N. Hamburg ; Tecumseh
Lodge, No. 144, Stratford ; Tudor Lodge, No. 141, Mitchell;
Irving Lodge, No. 154, Lucan, and Maitland Lodge, No. 35,
Goderich, but the average attendance at the ordinary monthly
meetings is not nearly so large as I should like to see it. In
this respect, Baden, Hamburg, Lucan, Parkhill and Morning
Star Lodge, No. 309, Smith's Hill, show to the best advantage.
DUES.
The arrears of dues in this district are not of any great
amount, and although I have on several occasions urged the
brethren to exert themselves at all times to keep the arrears as
low as possible, I must acknowledge holding what will by
many be considered very peculiar views in this respect. I do
not believe in the indiscriminate slaughter of all who are
delinquents to the amount of over one year's dues. I have
held, and shall always be of the opinion that it is the bounden
duty of every man to pay up his dues as promptly as he can,
but there are many very worthy brethren who at times find a
difficulty in doing this, and in all such cases I am a strong
advocate for leniency. Where it is clear that a member has
the ability but lacks the will to pay, there have been two
grievous mistakes made ; one on the part of the member in
seeking to join our Order, and the other on the part of the
Lodge which admitted him, and the sooner the mistakes are
remedied as far as possible, the better for all ; here, suspension
for N. P. D. is a duty on the part of the Lodge. Still, how-
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ever, this is a matter with which the Lodges themselves should
deal entirely, they being undoubtedly the best judges of the
merits or demerits of each case as it arises. I would strongly
urge upon all lovers of our order the necessity of making our
meetings as attractive as possible by a less formal but more
cordial and fraternal bearing towards each other, more
especially in the case of visiting brethren, by making our
membership more select by means of a closer scrutiny and
stricter enquiry into the character of those applying for
admission, and by a determination on the part of the officers
of every Lodge to perfect themselves in the exercise of all our
ceremonies.
REDISTRIBUTION OF DISTRICTS.
By this process five of the Lodges now forming part of the
Fourth were withdrawn from others, viz : New Dominion
Lodge, No. 205, N. Hamburg, and Wilmot Lodge, No. 318,
Baden, which formerly belonged to Wellington District ; and
Craig Lodge, No. 214, Ailsa Craig; Doric Lodge, No. 233,
Parkhill, and Irving Lodge, No. 154, Lucan, which belonged
to London District. In the case of the first two I am
perfectly safe in saying that the change was an agreeable one ;
not that they had any cause for dissatisfaction prior to the
change, but being pretty close neighbors the Stratford brethren
often exchanged fraternal visits with them, and it seemed
more natural for them to belong to the same District. With
the other three Lodges it was different, and from almost
similar reasons. These and the Stratford Lodges were
strangers to each other, their sympathies, leanings, etc., were
all with the London District, and these brethren naturally felt
a little discontent with the change. I have, however, endeavored
to convince them that they will not suffer any by that change,
and I believe have succeeded in doing so. I certainly think
that a great benefit has been effected in the old Huron
District by the redistribution. To confine myself to the
southern part of it, I may say, now that I have been all over
it, that although it covers a large area of territory there is only
one Lodge situated away from the G. T. R. or its branches,
viz : Morning Star Lodge, No. 309, Smith's Hill, which
necessitates a six miles drive from Goderich. My unhesitating
verdict is, so far as regards the Fourth District, that the redis-
tribution is a perfect success and reflects great credit on those
to whom the duty was entrusted.
CONDITION OF MASONRY, INCLUDING QUALITY OF WORK, ETC.
Though the Lodges in general are in a satisfactory condition,
I regret to say that the Masonic zeal is not of a very high
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standard, as may be seen from the fact that in my frequent
visits I had an escort on only one occasion, and I shall always
gratefully remember R. W. Bro. Radcliffe, P. D. D. G. M.,
VV. Bro. Humber and Bro. Green, all of Maitland Lodge, No.
33 Goderich, for accompanying me on a six miles drive to
Smith's Hill on a bitter cold winter afternoon. My thanks are
also due to VV. Bro. D. M. Malloch of Clinton Lodge, No. 84,
Clinton; VV. Bro. White of Tudor Lodge, No. 141, Mitchell,
and Bro. Hodge, also of Tudor, for their attendance at my
Lodge of Instruction at Seaforth. In the majority of the
Lodges the esoteric work is done well and in accordance with
the Ritual and generally by the VV. Masters, but I think it just
and right to give Britannia Lodge, No. 170, Seaforth, special
mention in this respect, as being not only by far the best
working Lodge in the District, but the best I have seen.
Great credit is due to the P. Masters in general, and to VV.
Bros. Duff and Ireland in particular for the degree of excellence
to which the Lodge has attained.
IN CONCLUSION.
The year's duties have to me been very pleasant ones and I
have performed them to the best of my ability. Prior to my
election my visits had been confined to the Lodges in Stratford
and its immediate vicinity, so that I was a perfect stranger to
the members of about twelve of my Lodges, but on every
occasion I was received most fraternally, and the instructions I
endeavored to impart or corrections I thought necessary to
make were always accepted in a loyal satisfactory manner. I
wish to return my sincere thanks to the Most Worshipful the
Grand Master and R. W. Bro. Mason, the Grand Secretary,
for the prompt attention they gave to any matter I had to
refer to them ; also to W. Bros. Fox of Irving Lodge, No. 154,
Lucan ; Humber of Maitland Lodge, No. 33, Goderich, and
E. B. Smith of Craig Lodge, No. 214, Ailsa Craig, for special
attendance to me on the occasion of my visits to their
respective towns.
Fraternally submitted,
C McLellan,
D. D. G. M. South Huron District, No. 4
Stratford, June 25th, 1887.
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NORTH HURON DISTRICT, No. 5.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Brethren of the Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of
Canada ;
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — I have the
honor to submit the following report on the condition of
Masonry in the Fifth Masonic District.
Having been honored with the confidence of Grand Lodge
in my present position, I resolved that no effort on my part
should be wanting to perform the duties of my office in as
thorough and satisfactory a manner as the time at my disposal
would admit of, and I determined to enter upon the discharge
of those duties at once. To this end I wrote to each W. M.
in my District, and requested him to cause the Secretary of
his Lodge to forward to me a copy of every summons issued.
This request, I regret to say, was honored more in the breach
than in the observance.
My next step was to prepare a statement, of which the
following is a copy :
1886.
.Lodge No G. R. C.
Meets
Installation on ,
W. M., W. Bro
Secretary
Total number of members on Register, June 24th, 188;
How many Honorary members ?
How many life members ?
Dues payable by each member, per year ? $
Date of last payment of Dues to Grand Lodge? ,
Amount then paid ? $
What is the Initiation fee in your Lodge ? $
What is the Affiliation fee ? $
Give in full the names of your Officers for this year : —
.S. W.
J. W.
. Chaplain.
. Treasurer.
.S. D.
J. D.
.D. ofC.
.Organist.
.Senior Steward.
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Junior Steward
Inner Guard.
Tyler.
If Lodge owns the building, for how much is it insured ? $
How much insurance is there on Jewels, Furniture, &c. ? $
If Lodge room rented, rent per year ? $
Have you joint occupancy of Lodge room with any other organization?. . . .
Total amount paid by Lodge in 1885 for relief ? $
Number relieved ?
Number of Regular Meetings held in 1885 ?
Number of Emergent Meetings held in 1885 ?
Average attendance of members in 1885 ?
How many members reside out of your jurisdiction ?
Do you keep a Statistical Book ?
Are newly made Master Masons promptly furnished with Grand Lodge
Certificates ?
How many members are in arrears for Dues more than 12 months and
who are not suspended ?
If any, give total amount of such arrearages ?
How many are 1 2 and 9 months in arrears ?
Was your Lodge represented at the last Meeting of G. L. ?
If so, whether directly or by proxy ?
Number Suspensions from June 24th, 1885, to June 24th, 1886, for Non-
payment of dues ?
Total amount of Cash in the hands of Treasurer, or invested at date of last
Installation ? $
If invested, how, and at what rate of interest ?
. Secretary.
Of this statement, I forwarded a copy to each Secretary and
requested an immediate return. Upon the return of these
statements I found that dues were in a lamentable condition.
The following Memo, will show the position of the different
Lodges with respect to members between six and nine months
in arrears, and over one year in arrears. This statement
covers the period of, say one year, preceeding the 1st day of
September, 1886.
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No.
93
131
162
184
197
225
235
276
284
286
33i
34i
362
393
396
LODGE.
Northern Light.
St. Lawrence. .
Forest
Old Light
Saugeen
Bernard
Aldworth. .....
Teeswater
St. John's
Wingham
Fordwich
Bruce
Maple Leaf. . . .
Forest
Cedar. . .
Total number
of members,
24, June, 1886
98
29
18
42
46
75
44
23
40
27
24
57
35
27
32
617
Number over
12 months in
arrears.
Number over
6 and 9 months
in arrears.
15
4
No return.
1
2
8
17
10
13
3
4
14
7
7
23
128
17
17
No return.
5
1
10
11
11
3
3
6
6
5
3
3
61
Now, this is a very unsatisfactory and a very unmasonic
exhibit, and is not creditable, either to the members in arrears,
or to the officers whose more especial duty it is to see that
dues are not allowed to fall in arrears, but promptly collected as
required by the by-laws. I do not think this unsatisfactory
state of things arises from deliberate or wilful negligence, but
from careless, unbusinesslike habits, into which Lodges are apt
to fall, whenever any relaxation in Masonic exactness,
promptitude, punctuality and order, obtains a footing among
Masons I am sure that a careful perusal of the notes of my
official visits to Lodges in this District, will convince the
members of Grand Lodge that the question of non-payment of
dues, is one of the most important ones that can come before
them. In my feeble way, I endeavored to show the Lodges,
that private enterprises conducted in this loose, unbusinesslike
manner, would result in flooding the country with bankrupts,
and that the numbers of brethren, who, from the amount of
arrears of dues, were either unwilling to pay, or who were sus-
pended, were most serious and appalling. Lodge By-laws
provide that certain steps should be taken for the enforcement
of payment of dues. In most country Lodges these provisions
are ignored. Scores of members are suspended and scores
are allowed to remain on the books of the Lodges, year after
year. It would be a subject for amazement if a statement
could be prepared, showing the number suspended during the
last ten years, the amount due at the time of their suspension,
the number on the books who should be suspended,
and the amount owing by them. If Masonry is to grow and
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flourish, this matter of non-payment of dues will have to be
taken firmly in hand, at present, it is the chief element against
the successful working of country Lodges.
I now append notes of my visits to each of the Lodges, &c.
Northern Light Lodge, No. 93, Kincardine : I visited this
Lodge on 1st December, 1886. Regular Communication.
Thirty-seven members and five P. M's were present : 3rd
degree worked by a P. M., and the regular officers of the
Lodge. The W. M. was present, and opened and closed
in the several degrees, and examined the candidate. The
work was creditably done, although several inaccuracies
occurred. The Lodge owns the building, which is valued at
$3,000. The Furniture, Jewels, &c, are all in capital order,
and insurance policies are carried on building and effects. I
suggested a statistical book; the statistics are now kept in
three or four books. The Secretary's books are in good
shape, the Treasurer's also. Inventory properly made out and
in the hands of the S. W. I was well satisfied with the
position of this Lodge, and with the quality of work I saw. I
was obliged to speak strongly on the question of non-payment
of dues, and was assured by the W. M. and the Secretary,
both of whom are excellent officers, that an effort would be
made to materially reduce the amount then on the books.
St. Lawrence Lodge, No. 131, Southampton: This Lodge
was not visited, because it was found impossible to secure
a sufficient number of members to open the Lodge. This is
all the more to be regretted when I say, that the day appointed
for my visit was the regular Communication of the Lodge,
and was the meeting at which officers should have been
elected. On the 1 6th May, I wrote to the Secretary, that I
proposed to visit on the 7th Juue, I heard nothing from him
until the 2nd June, when he wrote that the W. M. had desir-
ed him to state that it would not be possible to have a meeting,
as there were not enough to make a quorum. I at once wrote
that I was greatly disappointed, as I had made arrangements
for the 7th, and asked him to do his best to secure a sufficient
number of members to open the Lodge. On the morning of
the 7th, I received a letter from the W. M., telling me that
there was no chance of a meeting. From the statement re-
ceived from the Secretary, I find that the Lodge is in fair
shape, financially. A considerable number of the members are
engaged upon the lakes and in the fisheries. I am told that
the Lodge is well worked, with such members as V. W. Bros.
Lindsay, Dundas and Nokes, and W. Bros. Smith and Johns,
it ought to be one of the best in this northern country. I pre-
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pared a new set of By-laws, which I have held over until after
the meeting of Grand Lodge.
Forest Lodge, No. 162, Wroxeter : I appointed Monday,
the 30th May, for my official visit, and on the 16th May I
wrote the W. M. to that effect. On the 26th I received a note
from the Secretary telling me that the W. M. was absent and
that there was no chance of a meeting. I have been doing
my best to get a statement of the financial standing from the
Secretary, but although I have implored him to send it to me, I
have not yet received it. When at Fordwich I was informed
by one of the members of the Wroxeter Lodge that it was
languishing, that little or no interest was taken in the work,
and that but few meetings had been held during the year.
The return I received on the 1st November was incomplete,
and repeated requests for further information were ignored. I
wrote to the Secretary again on the 13th June, and I trust I
shall receive the statement so that I can use the matter for my
return to Grand Lodge. The outlook, from all I can gather, is
a poor one, and I fear this Lodge will have to surrender its
Warrant before long. If it is in the state I am told it is, this
will be the wisest course.
Old Light Lodge, No. 184, Lucknow : Visited 13th April,
1887 ; Emergent Communication ; twelve brethren present,
including two P. Masters and nine members ; W. M. and
Wardens absent ; in fact only two of the regular officers were
present. The Lodge was opened and closed in the three
degrees by W. Bro. Tennant, P. M. The work (excepting
that of W. Bro. Tennant) was of the poorest kind, and not all
in accordance with the ritual. A degree was not
exemplified, owing to the " rustiness " of the acting officers.
The hall is a good one, although its situation seems out of the
way. In severe weather this must militate against a large
attendance. The attendance of members, at the time of my
visit was. very disappointing. From all I could learn the future
of this Lodge is not a bright one. I was assured, however,
that a wakening up was on the card. I trust so, there was
ample room for improvement. The books were well kept.
The old story of non-payment of dues came up here ; nine
members over 12 months in arrears ; one for five years. I
begged and prayed the members to pay up and keep paid up,
and to render the W. M. and Secretary all assistance in getting
as nearly a clean slate as possible by the 24th June. A few
days will show what effect my entreaties have had.
Saugeen Lodge, No. 197, Walkerton : Visited 9th Novem-
ber, 1887 ; twenty-six members present, including five P.
Masters ; Regular Communication ; work second degree ; W.
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M. and all the regular officers ; the work was thoroughly well
done, W. Bro. Telford being perfect. The hall is a fine one,
well furnished and kept very clean. The books of the Treas.
and Secretary were closely examined, and found to be in ex-
cellent order. With a membership of forty-seven, the arrears
of dues at the date of my visit were $13,75, which were, on
27th December, reduced to $575. This somewhat remarkable
showing, is, in a great measure, due to the indefatigable
efforts of the Secretary, Bro. C. F. Harris. There was no
Inventory when I visited, but one in duplicate has since been
prepared, and one kept in the hall, the other being in the
possession of the W. M. The membership of this Lodge is
small, but it is in a highly prosperous condition. The work is
in every respect A. I., and the harmony of the Lodge is perfect.
Bernard Lodge, No. 225, Listowel : Visited 5th January,
1887; twenty-eight present, including five P. Masters and
twenty members ; first degree worked by the W. M. and most
of the regular officers ; the W. M. was particularly well posted;
the quality of the whole work was considerably above the
average ; the late Secretary was absent. I have experienced
great difficulty in obtaining a statement of the financial position
of this Lodge ; the fault was not that of the present Secretary
who is in every way, thoroughly well fitted for the position.
When he obtained the books, which he did after a good deal
of trouble, they were found to be in an unsatisfactory condition
The arrearages of dues were very large, and a general looseness
in the whole keeping of the books. The lodge room is a very
fine one, and handsomely furnished. The Lodge suffered a
severe loss by fire in 1879, and were obliged to carry a note of
$800 for a long time. At the date of my visit it had been re-
duced to $42. The Lodge is a healthy, vigorous one, and I
am certain it is certain to go on and prosper. I am indebted
to the members for many kindnesses, which I now desire to
acknowledge.
Aldworth Lodge, No. 235 Paisley: Visited 7th January,
1887 ; Regular Communication ; twenty-three present, including
three P. Masters and nine visitors. I was accompanied by R.
W. Bro. W. A. Green, P. G. J. W., Bro. Harris, District
Secretary, and six other brethren of Saugeen Lodge.
Exemplification of first degree by the W. M. and most of the
regular officers. The work was not at all in accordance with
the ritual. It is hard to conceive how or where the brethren
acquired the " medley." I must admit that I was very greatly
astonished and disappointed. I pointed out many gross
inaccuracies, and I am bound to say the brethren evinced a
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general desire for information. The room is small, but is
apparently quite large enough for present requirements. The
Secretary's books are in fair order. Master Masons certificates
are furnished every half-year. No inventory, but one promised at
once ; no insurance, although I wrote to the W. M. requesting
him to take out a small policy ; this on the 28th August. The
dues are in a lamentable condition ; twenty-five members over
twelve months in arrears ; one member for ten and-a-half years.
Tne arrears at the date of visit were $165.84. I have written
repeatedly to the W. M. and Secretary begging them to use
exertion to materially reduce these arrears. I am in hopes of
hearing in a few days that their efforts have been successful.
Teeswater Lodge, No. 276, Teeswater : I was not able to
visit this Lodge ; I made an appointment for the 6th of May,
but owing to the severe illness of one of the members of my
family I was prevented from going out. In order not to dis-
appoint the Lodge, I requested W. Bro. Telford to take my
place. He was accompanied by the District Secretary and a
number of the YValkerton brethren. He reported to me that
there were nine members present. The second degree was
exemplified by the W. M., with the exception of the J. W.,
the other officers were not present. The work of the W. M.
was good ; that of the others poor. The hall is small, but
fairly suitable. There is no insurance and I am assured that
the value of the effects is but little. Bro. Harris reports that
the books are only in fair shape. The finances were in a
shocking state ; nearly, half the members were over twelve
months in arrears, and the total arrears at time of visit were
about $80. I have to say that I consider this Lodge to be in
a most unsatisfactory condition. I fear that internal troubles
are at the root of the matter. The success of a small Lodge
in a country village, depends entirely on the harmony among its
members. I trust that the brethren will see to it that this
state of affairs is commenced at once. Petty bickerings and
party politics must be left at the door of the ante-room and
on the outside at that.
St. John's Lodge, No. 284, Brussels: Visited 15th April,
1887 ; Emergent Communication ; eighteen members present,
including three P. Masters. Second degree exemplified by
the W. M. and all the regular officers. The work, on the
whole was good. I was glad to be able to compliment the
W. M. and the Wardens. The Lodge room is neatly furnished.
Insurance is carried on the furniture. The Secretary's books
are in first-class order. I did not see the Treasurer's books,
but was assured by the W. M. that they were properly kept.
Several defects in the by-laws were pointed out. Twenty-six
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of the members reside outside of the village, and as the roads
at the date of my visit were in a bad condition I was not dis-
appointed at the small attendance of members. I have no
hesitation in saying that the future of this Lodge is a bright
one, and I was more than pleased with the harmony that
prevailed. The well-worn question of non payment of dues
came up, and I was obliged to speak my mind very freely. I
did not spare the proper officers, who were to a great extent
answerable for the large arrears, and I am pleased to learn
since my return that considerable reduction in the amount
upon the books has been made.
Wingham Lodge, No. 286, Wingham : Visited 14th April,
1887; Emergent Communication ; nineteen present, including
two P. Masters and two visitors. Exemplification of second
degree by W. M. and regular officers, well done. Lodge room
nicely furnished and thoroughly adapted. The books of the
officers in good order. The membership, which on 24th
June, 1885, was 43, has been reduced to 31. This was
caused by suspensions for N. P. D. Notwithstanding this,
there were, at the time of my visit, six members over twelve
months in arrears, with total arrears of $61.50 on the books.
The number of meetings for the twelve months preceding my
visit was not satisfactory. The present W. M. (VV. Bro.
Dickenson) is an enthusiastic mason, and I look for good
results during the time he occupies the East. Wingham Lodge
ought to be one of the best in this District. To make it so,
more interest will have to be taken by the brethren. The
work done during the past year has been almost nil.
Hanover Lodge, No. 301, Hanover: This Lodge was
defunct before I entered upon the discharge of my official
duties. I attempted to resuscitate it, and for that purpose
visited Hanover, accompanied by the District Secretary. We
had a long conversation with W, Bro. Landerkin and several
other brethren. I ascertained that it was useless to expect
successful working, so took charge of the Warrent, &c, and
had same forwarded to the Grand Secretary. The Lodge for
years before its dissolution was in a very unsatisfactory con-
dition. I repeatedly visited it. The books were allowed to
get into a disgraceful shape. Nobody short of an expert, and
a first-class one at that, could make head or tail of them.
Fordwich Lodge, No. 331, Fordwich ; Visited June 2nd,
1887, accompanied by R. W. Bro. Alex. Irving, P.D.D.G.M.,
Harriston. There are twenty-five members on the register, of
whom sixteen were present, including two P. Masters; the
Communication was a regular one. The election of officers
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was first proceeded with, after this, the Lodge was opened
and closed in the several degrees. The W. M. was unavoidably
absent ; W. Bro. Hutchison, P. M , was in the East,
and very creditably discharged the duties ; the S. W. was
particularly well posted ; the J. W. was deplorably deficient
in knowledge of the work ; the floor work was loosely
and slovenly done. I was obliged to find a great deal of
fault, but the brethren freely acknowledged their shortcomings,
and appeared most anxious to do better. The books were in very
good shape. The Secretary, Bro. Foster, is a most pains-taking
officer. I was particularly gratified to see such a large attend-
ance of the older members. Some of them attend regularly,
and for that purpose drive miles. The hall is small, but neatly
furnished and thoroughly equipped. I have never had the
pleasure of visiting a Lodge where there appears to be more
peace and harmony, and I sincerely trust that this may long
continue. I had never met any of the brethren before. My
visit was a most pleasant and a most satisfactory one.
Bruce Lodge, No. 341 : Visited 2nd December, 1886; I
was accompanied by R. W. Bro. Martyn ; Emergent Communi-
cation. The day of my visit was a frightful one, the roads
being almost blocked with snow. Twenty-two were present,
including two P. Masters. The second degree was worked by
the W. M.f assisted by the regular officers. Numerous inac-
curracies were pointed out. The Secretary's books were in
only fair condition. I suggested to him a number of improve-
ments. The Lodge owns the building, which is a substantial
brick structure ; both it and the furniture are fully insured.
The Treasurer's books are models of correctness and neatness.
The arrears are very large ; fourteen members over twelve
months in arrears, and who are not suspended. Forty members
reside out of the Village. The Lodge is in a fairly satis-
factory condition, and I am told that efforts are being made to
collect the out-standing dues. Since writing the above the
Lodge has suffered great loss in the sad and sudden death of
the W. M., W. Bro. A. J. Paterson ; his death has left a blank
that it will be hard to fill. A zealous Mason, a good man, a
kind husband and an affectionate father. Peace to his ashes.
Port Elgin Lodge, No. 350, Port Elgin : This Lodge
surrendered its Warrant on the 8th April, 1887, and on the
following day I forwarded to the Grand Secretary a box con-
taining jewels,seal,books,warrant,&c. "Died from want of vital-
ity" is the only reasonable cause that I can assign. The want of
vitality was caused by the negligence of the officers and mem-
bers. It seemed, at first sight, a great pity that this Lodge
should be obliged to surrender its charter, but after a thorough
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investigation I came to the conclusion that, owing to the
apathy of members resident in the village, it was utterly im-
possible to put it in a healthy vigorous condition. It is a
matter of regret that I am obliged to make this statement, but
it is only fair to the members of Grand Lodge that they should
know the facts. It speaks badly, indeed, for the cause of
Masonry in Port Elgin, that in such a flourishing village the
Lodge should have languished and died. The members are
alone to blame, and I for one do not feel disposed to seek for
excuses for them. At my earnest solicitations sufficient funds
were collected to pay all dues to Grand Lodge
Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 362, Tara : Visited 3rd January,
1887 ; twenty members present, including two P. Masters.
First degree worked by the W. M. and most of the regular
officers. The work of the W. M. was only fairly done ; that
of the other officers was below the average. Numerous
questions were asked and answered. The brethren evinced
the utmost zeal, and I am pleased to be able to report that I
am of the opinion that my visit was productive of great good.
The Secretary's books were not well kept ; I spent several
hours before the Lodge met in going over them with the
Secretary and pointing out where they could be improved.
Only two degrees were worked during the year and the
Lodge generally was not in the condition I desired. The hall
is a capital one. fully insured and kept in excellent order.
There was no inventory. Certificates were not promptly
furnished. Ten members were over twelve months in arrears;
the total amount of arrears were $66.67. The by-laws were
defective in several particulars.
Forest Lodge, No. 393, Chesley : This Lodge was visited
on the 1 st February, 1887. I was accompanied by the Dis-
trict Secretary and several of the members of Saugeen Lodge.
After a cold drive of sixteen miles, I arrived at the Village, and
waited patiently until 8.40 for a meeting. I then pro-
ceeded to the Lodge, and found only three brethren present.
After a considerable " drumming up " a sufficient number
were obtained, and the Lodge was opened. The Communi-
cations are held in the Odd-Fellows' Hall. I pointed out the
views and rulings of Grand Lodge upon this point. This
Lodge, is without exception, the poorest worked Lodge in my
District. I was opposed years ago to the institution of a
Lodge in this Village, and after a number of years my opposi-
tion has been proved to have been a well grounded one. No
interest seems to be taken by the members. At the date of
my visit, nine members were over twelve months in arrears,
one for four years, and the amount of the arrears was $67.
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The Lodge was opened and closed in the several degrees ; the
work was wretchedly done, indeed ; the S.VV. was unable to do
the work at all. I cannot refrain from stating that the brethren
ot this Lodge are greatly to be blamed for the unsatisfactory
condition of their Lodge. Unless a wonderful change for the
better takes place, and that at once, it would be far better for
the cause of Masonry that the Warrant should be handed
over. The books of the Secretary were in good order.
Cedar Lodge, No. 396, Wiarton : I visited Wiarton on the
8th February, 1887, for the purpose of Consecrating and Dedi-
cating this flourishing Lodge. There were twenty-nine present,
including five P. Masters. The day was a terriffic one ; my
drive to Hanover to take the afternoon train was accomplished
in torrents of rain. The hall is a neat one, handsomely fur-
nished, and reflects the greatest possible credit on the good
taste of the brethren. I saw many evidences that the fair
hands of the mothers, wives and possibly sweethearts of the
brethren, had been busily at work. Acting under the authority
of a Dispensation from the M. W. the Grand Master, I pro-
ceeded with the ceremonies of Consecration and Dedication.
I was ably assisted by W. Bros. McKim, Hicks, Irwin,
Walmsley, Williamson, &c, &c. The second degree was
worked by W. Bro. Hicks and all the regular officers. The
brethren are enthusiastic ; the work was admirably done, and
coming so soon after the poor work I had witnessed in Chesley
a week before, it was the more welcome. This Lodge is cer-
tain to progress satisfactorily. The greatest unanimity prevails,
and I was fully compensated for the unpleasantness of my
journey. The arrears of dues, however, claimed my attention,
and the well worn remarks, which by this time came as natural
as the routine of work, were again gone over. The W. M. and
the Secretary both promised that "noble" work would be done
to reduce the arrears, and I trust that I shall have a good
report before the end of June. The books are very well kept.
BOOKS.
In many of the Lodges in the 5th Masonic District the books
are cleanly kept, but Secretaries are prone to multiply books,
and there is a great lack of uniformity. ■ The Statistical Book
furnished by Grand Lodge, a few years ago, was, in my opinion,
a capital one. The price was too high, however, for most small
Lodges : a book half the size of the one I mention, which
could be sold for, say $1.50, would answer every purpose. I
am strongly of opinion that in order to secure that regularity
which is so essential to the proper conduct of Lodges, a set of
books for the use of Treasurers and Secretaries should be
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prepared by the Grand Lodge and ordered to be used in all
private Lodges. Printed directions could be sent with each
set ; in this way new officers could easily follow the system
adopted. The work of inspection by the D. D. G. Masters
would be greatly facilitated. And just here, I would like to
say a word or two about reports of D. D. G. Masters : here
again, uniformity is essential. How can the Committee on the
condition of Masonry arrive at a satisfactory conclusion if
they only have the somewhat conventional reports of D. D. G.
Masters as we have had in the Proceedings of Grand Lodge
for years past ? I have taken some pains, when visiting the
Lodges, to obtain certain information, which I have embodied
in a statement hereto annexed. I am quite aware of its many
imperfections, yet it may serve as a foundation upon which a
proper form can be based, and which should be carefully filled
out by the D. D. G. Masters, and transmitted with their report
to Grand Lodge. It would not be necessary to print each
return.
RE-DISTRIBUTION.
I desire to say that the Lodges in my District are well
pleased with the scheme adopted at last Grand Lodge, and
are averse to any further changes being made at present.
This District is quite large enough, and a D. D. G. M. can
visit every Lodge without unreasonable loss of time.
LODGE OF INSTRUCTION.
I held one Lodge of Instruction in the Town of Listowel,
on the 20th May. It was numerously attended, considerably
over one hundred of the brethren being present. I was
favored with the presence of R. W. Bros. C. McLellan, D. D.
G. M., fourth Masonic District ; J. E. Harding, D. M. Martyn,
A. Irving, R. Radcliffe, &c, &c. The degrees were fairly
exemplified. Taken as a whole, I was well satisfied with this
Lodge of Instruction. I cannot say too much in praise of the
fraternal kindness of the officers and brethren of Bernard
Lodge, Listowel. Their handsome and commodious room
was placed at my disposal, and the large number of visiting
brethren were most handsomely entertained by them.
A careful perusal of the remarks upon each Lodge, and an
examination of the return annexed, will, I am sure, convince
the Grand Lodge that the condition of Masonry in this Dis-
trict is not in a satisfactory state. This term has been an
exceptional one, however. Two exciting Parliamentary
elections have been held ; indeed, in this section we had three
elections. During all this time, the interest taken in the
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Order was comparatively small. Then the slovenly work done
by a number of the Lodges militates against a large atten-
dance, instead of a pleasure it becomes a burden to attend to
hear the beautiful ritual so badly rendered and mangled.
Officers are appointed in many instances, not on account of
their efficiency, but for some social or other ulterior reason.
I look for better things in this District, but I honestly confess
that I returned from visiting a number of the Lodges almost
disheartened. I have spared neither time nor trouble in en-
deavoring to put the Lodges in this District on a more
satisfactory footing. If I have, in any measure, succeeded in
this, I am amply repaid. I feel that in most cases, the mem-
bers have appreciated my efforts to improve the state of the
Order.
In conclusion, I beg to thank the Most W. the Grand
Master for assistance and advice ; the Grand Secretary for
information most heartily rendered by him. I have endeavor-
ed to the utmost of my ability to discharge in a satisfactory
manner the duties entrusted to me, and to promote in every
way possible the good of Masonry.
All of which is respectfully and fraternally submitted.
John F. H. Gunn,
D. D. G. M., North Huron District, No. J.
Walkerton, June 30th, 1887.
Appendix.
Form of Tabulated Statement furnished by the D. D. G. M.
of the Fifth Masonic District (North Huron), and
referred to in the report of the committee on the
Condition of Masonry, 1887 :
Date of Official Visit to Lodge ,
Number of Lodge
Name of Lodge
Location ,
'Honorary
Ordinary .
Membership..^ Total
Total on 24th June, li
Increase
, Decrease
Degrees conferred...
Total.
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Affiliations
Restorations
Resignations
Suspensions for non-payment of dues
Suspensions for un-Masonic conduct
Deceased ,
Rejected
Meetings held for 12 months prior to date of Official Visit —
Regular
Emergent
Total
Average attendance of members
Number of members residing outside of town or village .
If Lodge rented, yearly rental $
If Lodge owns building, value $
Insurance on building .... $
Insurance on furniture, jewels, etc $
Amount paid for relief $
Number relieved
Number of members over 12 months in arrears and not sus-
pended \
Longest period any member in arrears
Total amount of all arrearages $
Date of last return to Grand Lodge,
Amount then paid $
Receipts —
Dues $
Fees $
Total expenditure, exclusive of Grand Lodge fees $
Total amount on hand or invested $
Remarks on present position and probable future of Lodge :
Note. — The above return to embrace the work of each Lodge for the
12 months prior to date of visit.
WILSON DISTRICT No. 6.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master and the Grand
Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of Canada :
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — Having had the
honor of being elected for a second term as the District
Deputy Grand Master of this District, I have peculiar pleasure
at this, the close of my term of office, in reporting that the
prosperity and harmony spoken of in my last report still con-
tinue to prevail within my jurisdiction, and it gives me even
more pleasure to be able to say that I think many improve-
ments are noticeable this year in the management and
working of a number of the lodges throughout the District.
In my last report I spoke of the then proposed redistribution
of Districts, and reference to my remarks was made in the
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report of your Committee on the Condition of Masonry.
Although, had we then been allowed to choose for ourselves,
we might have been inclined to remain as we were, yet,
perhaps, our objection was a purely sentimental one, and as it
did not prevail I am glad to say under the new condition of
things we cannot say our material advancement has been to
any extent retarded or our Masonic zeal dampened. At all
events, we find the greatest degree of harmony prevailing in
our midst, and, as the grand principles of Freemasonry depend
on harmony and true fellowship, we ought at least be blessed
— as we believe we will be — with continued prosperity. In
my former report I stated I had not been able to reach all the
Lodges during my last term, but I have endeavored as far as
possible to make up for that this year. I have made between
twenty-five and thirty official visits, meeting many of the
Lodges two or three times, though there are one or two of
the outlying ones I have been unable to reach, as they are
somewhat difficult of access during the winter and I find
during the summer, when I had intended visiting them, they
do not meet regularly owing to the absence of so many of their
members during that season.
I have great pleasure and satisfaction in being able to
report that all the Lodges in the District are very well — and
many of them excellently — "worked," the officers almost
without an exception being well-skilled, zealous craftsmen,
jealous of the welfare of their charges and having the best
interests of the fraternity ever uppermost in their minds. As
I have had occasion more than once to remark, no Lodge can
be prosperous unless not only the principal but also the
subordinate officers be earnest, active and intelligent brethren,
who have sufficient zeal to prompt them to strive to excel in
their work and enough pride to induce them to raise it as
nearly perfection as possible in its management, and I have
often during the past year been gratified and encouraged to
think that the true requirements of an officer appears to be
more and more considered in the election of brethren to fill
the offices in the Lodges. During the course of my visits last
year I endeavored in every possible way to impress the
necessity of making in all cases true merit the basis of prefer-
ment, and in this direction, I believe, my suggestions have
been productive of good in the District, and I am now able to
say that in almost every case I find the officers careful *of the
interest and reputation of their Lodges, desirous of making
their regular communications interesting and profitable, par-
ticularly anxious to exemplify the work accurately and effi-
ciently, and at all times eager to pick up and adopt such
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information as they are able to obtain, and in this way, I
think, a great deal has already been done, and a great deal
may yet be accomplished, tending towards a greater degree of
popularity and perfection in the ritualistic and other work of
the Lodges.
I have been greatly pleased at the attendance at our Lodges
generally, which I observe by looking over the registers has in
most instances been quite as large as might reasonably be
expected, and, although I have not now before me the exact
figures, judging from the notices sent me I am of the opinion
that the year has been a fairly prosperous one in point of
additions to our membership, and what I consider of more
importance I have ascertained from enquiries that there is a
growing disposition on the part of all Lodges to carefully
scrutinize all candidates offering for admission to the Order.
This is, I think, as it should be, for I cannot too strongly
emphasize the great necessity of carefully and zealously guard-
ing the entrance of our portals against the admission of any
except those of whom we have the strongest grounds for
supposing will ultimately reflect credit upon our Order.
In order to induce subordinate officers to cultivate a laud-
able ambition towards the higher positions in the Lodge I
have tried to get them to take such part as they were able in
our ceremonies, such as delivering the charges or lectures in
the different degrees, and in this way I have succ eeded in
several of the Lodges in getting the junior officers to take a
most lively interest — in fact, amounting to a wholesome
rivalry between them — aiming towards perfection in the
knowledge of our rites and ceremonies. I consider this a
good feature to cultivate, inasmuch as it leads all the officers
to feel that they have an individual interest in preserving the
reputation of their Lodges and begets an ambition calculated
the better to prepare them more worthily to fill more exalted
and responsible offices among their fellows.
During my visits last year I endeavored to impress on the
brethren the necessity for and benefits arising from a more
general visiting among the members of sister Lodges through-
out the jurisdiction, and I am glad to be able to report that the
brethren appear more desirous to avail themselves of such
opportunities of becoming not only better acquainted with the
manner in which other Lodges are worked, but of cultivating
more friendly and fraternal relationships among the brethren
of different Lodges, which I consider beneficial in many ways.
It begets an interest in the members themselves, and an
ambition in the officers to do their best to arrive as nearly
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perfection as possible in the exemplification of the work, and
has a tendency to foster more kindly feelings of friendship and
regard, and to knit more closely the bonds of brotherly love
that should at all times characterize the members of our
Mystic Tie, and I cannot too strongly urge the importance of
all Masons embracing every opportunity of widening the circle
of their acquaintances among the brethren and of seeing how
other officers than their own confer the degrees, and if no
other beneficial results follow nothing in my opinion can have
a greater tendency to bring about a closer uniformity in the
work than such mutual visits of the brethren of sister Lodges.
I have been able, through the kindness of the brethren of
Woodstock and Simcoe, to hold two general Lodges of
Instruction — the one under the auspices of King Solomon and
Oxford Lodges, on the 18th day of May, at Woodstock, and
the other under the auspices of Norfolk Lodge at Simcoe, on
the 10th day of June — and I take this opportunity of publicly
thanking the members of these Lodges for their kindness in
enabling me to carry out the wishes of the Grand Lodge in
holding these Lodges of Instruction.
At the first Lodge of Instruction the work of the several
degrees was exemplified by W. Bro. Myles, of Burford ; W. Bro.
Rippon, V. W. Bro. John Kerr and W. Bros. Wilkinson and
Morrison, and I am proud to say for all these brethren that they
did their work in a manner highly creditable to themselves
and in such a way as proved that they were mindful of the
many minor alterations recently made in the work. On
this occasion we were favored with the attendance of R. W.
Bro. J. J. Mason, our ever popular Grand Secretary, to whom
we acknowledge our thanks for his many valuable suggestions
and able assistance.
At the second Lodge of Instruction the work of all the
degrees was exemplified by W. Bros. Luscombe, Wells and
Ryerson, all of Norfolk Lodge, in a very creditable manner.
The attendance on both occasions was large, and most
all the Lodges in the jurisdiction were represented, which was
a source of great gratification to me, and I trust of profit to
themselves. I have always been an advocate of these Lodges
of Instruction, and I cannot too highly commend the action
of R. W. Bros. J. Ross Robertson, Sinclair, and other D. D.
G. Ms. in holding so many during the year.
I have myself, besides these two general Lodges, endeavored
on the occasion of all my visits to hold what practically
amounted to Lodges of Instruction, in seeing the work con-
ferred whether there happened to be regular candidates or
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not, so as to bring about as great a degree of uniformity in
the work throughout the District as possible, and in this way, I
believe, good results have been achieved.
There are two Lodges in the District which, I regret to have
to report, appear to have declined to such an extent that it
seems useless to make further efforts to resuscitate them. I
refer to Ridout Lodge, Otterville, and Blenheim Lodge,
Drumbo. I have visited both these places, and have made
strenuous efforts to get them into working order, but so many
of the brethren have left both localities that, notwithstanding
the zeal of those who remain, numerically they are unable to
carry on their work, and I have recommended them to sur-
render their charters and those who remain to affiliate with
adjoining Lodges ; this they promised to do, and I am in
hopes it will soon be carried out, as it appears to be useless to
allow hopelessly dormant Lodges to retain their charters.
I am pleased to report that no complaint has been made to
me in my official capacity, and that I have never been called
in to adjudicate on any grievances arising in my jurisdiction,
but, on the contrary, I believe the greatest degree of friend-
ship, harmony and brotherly love prevails.
I have issued several dispensations for allowing the brethren
to appear in public clothed as Masons in attending Divine
worship, and have every confidence that on all occasions
everything has been done to reflect credit on our Order.
I have to tender my sincere thanks to W. Bro. Underwood,
my District Secretary, for the valuable assistance he has given
me in my work, and I have, in conclusion, to express my
gratitude to the brethren of the whole District for their
uniform kindness and good will manifested towards myself
as your representative, and can attest the most profound fealty
toward your Grand Body as manifested by the brethren of our
Order throughout my jurisdiction.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
J. C. Hegler,
Ingersoll, 1st July, 1887. D.D.G.M., Wilson District, No. 6.
WELLINGTON DISTRICT No. 7.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master and Grand
Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of Canada :
In accordance with the Constitution, as District Deputy
Grand Master for the seventh Masonic District, I have the
honor to submit the following report :
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I have visited all the Lodges in this District, and am
pleased to report that with few exceptions they are in a pros-
perous condition and are working harmoniously.
In making my official visits, I adopted the system of inquiry
into the condition of each Lodge as suggested by the Board
on the Condition of Masonry last year, and would suggest that
this be continued from year to year. If this is done, it will
not only be of service to Grand Lodge, but of great value to
the Private Lodges also, as they will no doubt endeavor to
raise their standing, that they may compare more favorably
with their sister Lodges.
There are twenty Lodges in this District, with a total mem-
bership of about one thousand and fifty, and with a general
average attendance for the last twelve meetings up to the date
of my visits of two hundred and ninety-eight.
New Hope Lodge, No. 279, Hespeler : Visited March 9th,
1887. Membership, thirty-two ; average attendance, ten and a-
half ; meeting held regularly. The W. M. does the work.
The dues are fairly well paid up and the general financial
standing is fair. They are not in debt, and pay current
expenses promptly, but have no funds on hand. The craft
records are well kept.
Grand River Lodge, No. 151, Berlin: Visited March 8th,
1887. The important parts of the work in the three degrees
were well exemplified by all the elective officers. Meetings
are held regularly ; membership, seventy-one ; average attend-
ance, eighteen and one-half. The W. M. does the work.
The arrearages of dues are very light. Their general financial
standing is good, they having a fund on hand, and the craft
records are well kept. The brethren are very enthusiastic,
and the future prospects of the Lodge are bright.
Preston Lodge, No. 279, Preston: Visited April 8th, 1887.
The W. M. was not present, on account of illness, on the
occasion of my visit, but I am informed that he works the
Lodge himself. Meetings are held regularly ; membership,
twenty-eight ; average attendance, eleven. The dues are fairly
well paid up.
Irvine Lodge, No. 203, Elora : Visited January 8th, 1887.
Meetings are held regularly ; membership, fifty-three ; average
attendance, eighteen. The W. M. does the work. The dues
are well paid up, and the general financial standing of the
Lodge is good. The craft records are well kept. There is a
bright future before it, and they have done good work during
the past year.
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Guelph Lodge, No. 258, Guelph : Visited April 2rst, 1887.
The work was well exemplified by the W. M. and the subor-
dinate officers. The meetings are held regularly and the Lodge
is doing a good work. Membership, seventy-seven ; average
attendance, twenty-one. The W. M. does the work. The
arrearages of dues are very light. The general financial stand-
ing is good, having a large fund on hand, and the craft records
are well kept.
St. Alban's Lodge, No. 200, Mount Forest : Visited Sept.
10th, 1886. Worked by the VV. M. The meetings are held
regularly Membership, thirty-seven, and average attendance
thirteen. There were a large number of brethren in arrear for
dues, some being for a number of years. I suggested that
immediate action be taken in the matter, and I have no doubt
it has been acted upon. The craft records are well kept.
Alma Lodge, No. 72, Gait : Visited February 10th, 1887.
The work was fairly exemplified by the W. M. and subordinate
officers. The meetings are held regularly and they are doing
a good work. Membership, seventy-eight ; average attend-
ance, eighteen. The W. M. does the work. The arrears of
dues were large, and I made suggestions which were at once
acted upon, and I have no doubt their financial standing is
now much improved. The craft records are well kept. The
general financial standing is good, notwithstanding the arrear-
ages.
Wellington Lodge, No. 271, Erin : Visited Nov. 10th, 1886.
Work fairly exemplified by elective officers. Meetings are held
regularly ; membership, thirty-five ; average attendance, ten.
The W. M. does the work. Arrearages of dues are very small.
The general financial standing is good. The craft records are
fairly kept, but they have not a sufficient number of books ; I
suggested that more be procured.
Harriston Lodge, No. 262, Harriston : Visited September
13th, 1886. The meetings are held regularly ; membership, fifty-
nine; average attendance, twenty-six, which, as compared
with the actual membership is better than any Lodge in the
District. There are no brethren in arrears for dues. The
general financial standing is good and the craft records are
well kept.
Speed Lodge, No. 180, Guelph; Visited March 1st, 1887.
The work was well exemplified by the W. M. and subordinate
officers, and they are doing a good work. The meetings are
held regularly ; membership, one hundred and five ; average
attendance, twenty-six and a-half ; worked by the W. M. The
arrearages of dues are not large and are of short duration.
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The general financial standing is good, having a large amount
on hand. The craft records are well kept.
Waverley Lodge, No. 361, Guelph : Visited March 22nd,
1887. The work was well exemplified by the W. M. and sub-
ordinate officers. The meetings are held regularly ; member-
ship, seventy-seven ; average attendance, nineteen ; worked by
the W.M. The arrearages of dues are very light. The general
financial standing is good. The craft records are well kept.
This Lodge is also doing a good work.
Gait Lodge, No. 257, Gait : Visited May 3rd, 1887. The
work was fairly exemplified by the W. M. and subordinate
officers, and they are doing a good work. The meetings are
held regularly ; membership, seventy ; average attendance,
eighteen. The W. M. does the work. The arrearages of dues
are very light. The general financial standing is good, and
the craft records are well kept.
Harris Lodge, No. 216, Orangeville : Visited November
9th, 1886. The work was fairly exemplified. The meetings
are held regularly ; membership, sixty-nine ; average attend-
ance, sixteen ; worked by the W. M. The arrears of dues are
very light and the general financial standing is good. The
craft records are well kept, and the Lodge is in a prosperous
condition.
Mercer Lodge, No. 347, Fergus : Visited August 30th, 1886.
The W. M. was not present on the occasion of my visit, being
away from home ; worked by the P. M. The meetings are
held regularly ; membership, thirty-six ; average attendance,
thirteen. No arrearages of dues. The financial standing is
fair. Not doing much work. The craft records are fairly
kept.
Blair Lodge, No. 314, Palmerston : Visited October 15th,
1886. The meetings are held regularly ; membership, forty-
two ; average attendance, eleven ; worked by the W. M.
Arrearages of dues light. General financial standing fair.
The craft records are well kept. Doing little work.
Conestoga Lodge, No. 295, Drayton : Visited September
14th, 1886. The work was not well exemplified. The meet-
ings are held regularly ; membership, forty-one ; average
attendance, twelve ; worked by W. M.
Ayr Lodge, No. T72, Ayr: Visited May 4th, 1887. The
work was not exemplified, the officers not being present.
Meetings not held regularly, only twelve meetings being held in
twenty-two months ; membership, thirty-two, and average
attendance, seven and a-half. The work is done by the P. M.
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Arrearages of dues are not large nor of long duration. General
financial standing very fair. Craft records kept loosely.
Have done no work during the past year. I recommended
changes, which, if acted upon, will be of benefit to the Lodge.
Durham Lodge, No. 306, Durham : Visited April 5th,
1887. The work was not exemplified, the officers not being
present. Meetings are held regularly ; membership, forty-five ;
average attendance, thirteen. I was informed that the W. M.
works the Lodge. Arrearages of dues too large for the mem-
bership. General financial standing not very satisfactory, but
would be if the dues were properly collected. Craft records
fairly kept. Doing little work.
Prince Arthur Lodge, No. 334, Arthur : Visited October
nth, 1886. Work not very well exemplified, the subordinate
officers not being present. Meetings held regularly ; member-
ship, twenty-six ; average attendance, eleven. The W. M.
does the work. The arrearages of dues are too large, some
standing as long as nine years. The craft records are fairly
kept.
Clifford Lodge, No. 315, Clifford: Visited October 18th,
1886. The work was fairly exemplified. Meetings held
regularly ; membership, sixteen ; average attendance, eight.
The work is done by the W. M. Arrearages of dues too
large for so small a Lodge. General financial standing, fair,
and the craft records are fairly kept.
I found the working of the subordinate officers in the
majority of the Lodges, outside of the City of Guelph, to be
very unsatisfactory, and would recommend that the W. Ms.
see that each subordinate officer gets up his work.
No deaths have been reported to me, nor have any
grievances of importance been brought to my notice.
The redistribution of this District has made it very con-
venient for the D. D. G. M. to visit each Lodge, he being
now enabled to do so by rail, thus allowing visits to be made
with little loss of time.
I held no general Lodge of Instruction, but where the
officers were present I took the opportunity of my visit to
instruct them in the work as exemplified by Grand Lodge last
year.
I have to express my warmest thanks for the liberal manner
in which the several Lodges defrayed my travelling expenses,
there being but one Lodge in the District which failed to do
so. I trust they will extend the same liberality to my suc-
cessor, as recommended by Grand Lodge.
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On retiring from this honorable position I beg to return
thanks to the officers and brethren in my District for the
courtesy and kindness extended to me upon all occasions in
the discharge of my duties.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
T. P. Smith,
Elora, June 20tb, 1887. D.D.G.M., Wellington District No. 7.
HAMILTON DISTRICT No. 8.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of
Canada :
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — In accordance
with the requirements of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge
I have the honor to submit this my first annual report on the
Condition of Masonry in the Hamilton District :
There are, as you are no doubt aware, twenty-one Lodges,
an increase of three since the last report.
During the year I have visited officially nearly all the Lodges
in the District, and have found the rooms and furniture
suitable and well adapted for the proper exemplification of
the work of the several degrees, which are conferred in accord-
ance with that laid down by the Grand Lodge.
From my visits to the various Lodges, as well as from the
best information I have received, I am convinced that the
true spirit of Masonry exists throughout this District, and I
am pleased to say that no new cause of complaint has come
before me this year.
The attendance of the members of the Lodges in the
District is most encouraging, and their financial standing very
satisfactory.
In all my visits to the Lodges I have been received in the
most cordial and fraternal manner, the Worshipful Masters,
officers and members doing their utmost to render my visits
pleasant and agreeable.
During my term of office I have issued two dispensations for
the brethren to attend Divine service in proper Masonic
clothing, viz.: Wentworth Lodge, Stoney Creek, No. 166, and
Burlington Lodge, No. 165, Burlington, on June 26th, 1887.
One of the largest Masonic gatherings that I have had the
pleasure of attending was on the occasion of my official visit
to Doric and Brant Lodges in the City of Brantford. There
were present on this occasion Most W. Bro. Murray, Most W.
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Bro. Klotz, Right W. Bros Wilson, Hegler, Mull. McPhie
;ind Stewart, together with a large number of brethren from
Hamilton and other Lodges. The first degree was conferred
by V. W. Bro. Secord, W. M. of Doric Lodge, in a most
impressive manner After the Lodge was closed a banquet
was given the visitors at the Kirby House, when a most happy
and enjoyable evening was spent.
Under the authority of the Most Worshipful the Grand
Master, I consecrated and dedicated the new lodge room at
St. George to Masonry. On this occasion I was ably and
kindly assisted by M. W. Bro. Murray, P. G. M., and Most
W. Bro. Klotz, and a number of distinguished brethren from
Brantford and other places. After the Lodge was closed the
brethren were entertained at a banquet. The new Lodge is
very commodious and suitable, and a credit to the Craft,
and reflects great praise on the W. M. (Bro. Kitchen), who
has held the office of M. for the past eighteen years.
In conclusion, I beg to tender my sincere thanks to Most
VV. Bro. Murray, R. W. Bro. McPhie, P.D.D.G.M., for their
assistance and advice ; also to W. Bro. Campbell, W. M. of
Burlington Lodge, who as District Secretary accompanied me
on my visits and rendered me valuable assistance.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
W. Kerns,
Burlington, July 4th, 1887. D.D.G.M., Hamilton District No. S.
GEORGIAN DISTRICT No. 9.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master and Members of
the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Ca?iada :
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — In compliance
with the Constitution of the Grand Lodge, I herewith submit
my report on the Condition of Masonry in the Ninth Masonic
District :
By the redistribution this District has been made more
compact and accessible, but it still covers a large area of
territory — some 10,000 square miles — and has within its
borders twenty-four Lodges, all of which it has been my
privilege to visit.
During the year I have had the pleasure of attending two
banquets given in honor of M. W. Grand Master Bro. H.
Robertson — the first at Collingwood, given by Manito Lodge,
No. 90 (M. W. Bro. Robertson's mother Lodge), and the
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second at Barrie, tendered by the two Lodges in that town,
Corinthian, 96, and Kerr, 230. On both these occasions
beautifully-executed illuminated addresses were presented to
the Grand Master. At the Barrie banquet, the attendance
being large and representative, I presented, on behalf of the
Lodges of the Ninth Masonic District, R. W. Bro. R. King,
Past D. D. G. M. of this District, with a valuable D. D. G. M.
regalia, and it is not flattery to say that the mark of respect
shown by the brethren to R. W. Bro. King is bestowed upon
a worthy and deserving brother.
I am glad to be able to report that the Lodges in this
District are in a flourishing condition, financially and numeri-
cally. I found, from an examination of the Treasurers' books,
that all the Lodges are free from debt, and that their assets
and funds range from $300 to nearly $2,000 each.
As mentioned above, I had the pleasure of visiting all the
Lodges in the District, but Prince Arthur Lodge, meeting at
Flesherton, failed to issue notices, and consequently no
meeting was held. I however examined the books and found
everything satisfactory.
In June, 1886, a fire occurred in Bracebridge which very
seriously damaged the room and furniture of Muskoka Lodge,
No. 360. It affords me pleasure to be able to report that the
brethren have fully recovered from their loss, have refitted
their room, and are now working with undiminished energy.
I had the pleasure of installing the officers of Seven Star
Lodge, No. 285, Alliston, in June, and was ably assisted by
W. Bro. Patterson, of Manitoba Lodge, and W. Bro. Wright,
of Seven Star Lodge, and to them I beg to return my sincere
thanks for services rendered.
I am glad to be able to report that no serious complaints
have been submitted to me, and peace and harmony is the
characteristic feature of Masonry in the Ninth Masonic
District.
Death has called away from our ranks here to the Grand
Lodge above : Bro. Albert Homer, of Simcoe Lodge, No. 79,
and Bro. Kirkland, of Seven Star Lodge, No. 285.
During the year I granted dispensations to Manito Lodge,
No. 90, Collingwood, to hold a Masonic conversazione, and to
Pythagoras Lodge, No. 137, Meaford, to attend Divine service,
and also for an excursion to be held on the 21st of June.
I cannot close this report without making reference to
Granite Lodge, No. 352, Parry Sound. I found a most
enthusiastic body of Masons, well skilled in the mysteries of
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the Craft, and anxious to receive still further light. I was well
pleased with the work done, and was astonished to find so
many well skilled Masons settled so far away from the great
centres of trade.
I beg to return my sincere thanks to all the members of the
Craft in the District for courtesies received. Wherever I
went I was received with that fraternal and warm-hearted con-
sideration for which the Masons of this District are so well
known, and my visits were made not only profitable to the
Lodge, but a source of much pleasure to myself.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
H. S. Broughton,
Bradford, July ist, 1887. D.D.G.M., Georgian District No. <p.
NIAGARA DISTRICT No. 10.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, and the Grand
Lodge of Canada :
At the end of this my second term of office, I am glad to
say that I can speak more encouragingly of the prospects of
Freemasonry in the old Niagara District, than I could in my
report of last year.
In most of the Lodges I have noticed an increase of zeal
and activity, and in many of them much good work has been
done. I think that the number initiated during the past winter
and spring has been greater than in previous years, and I have
every reason to believe that the material admitted has been
such as will do no discredit to our great Masonic edifice.
In the matter of progress, I think that the Lodges in the
rural districts are ahead of those in the towns. One reason of
this appears to be that in most of these Lodges the meetings
are largely of a social character. The members scattered over a
wide extent of country look forward to Lodge night as a
season when they can meet each other and enjoy the pleasure
of fraternal intercourse.
In the towns, and in small towns especially, where the
brethren are in the habit of seeing one another daily, and
when to meet is consequently neither a treat nor a novelty, the
communications of the Lodges after become mere business
sessions, and are of necessity somewhat dry and uninteresting,
except to those who take an active part in them.
Masonry is essentially a social institution, and any attempt
to strip it of its social character, generally has the effect of
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injuring and weakening it. I have observed that in mere for-
mal business meetings, disputes and discussions on various
points often arise which sometimes end in producing estrange-
ments between the brethren. I am myself opposed to all
kinds of excess, but I am strongly of the opinion that nothing
tends so much to soften down the asperities which may arise
during the hours of labor as an hour of real fraternal commun-
ion among the brethren after the Lodge has closed, or during
the time it is called off to refreshment. The Lodge is in fact
the Mason's house, and as we would each of us treat a brother
who visited us at our homes, so let us treat one another when
we meet together in the house common to all.
While speaking of this matter I would desire to bear testi-
mony to the correct behaviour of the brethren throughout this
District during the hours of refreshment. Since holding the
office of D. D. G. M. I have been present at many Lodge
festivals, and never have I seen on any occasion the least de-
parture from temperance and propriety. Nothing has ever
taken place that the most rigid and fastidious would condemn.
I do not for a moment suppose that the Niagara District is
ahead of any other in this respect, I merely speak of what I
myself have observed. The Lodges need no penal enactments,
Masonic or otherwise, to restrain them from excess The
brethren fully understand what is right and proper to do at the
festive board, and the limit at which to stop, and they act
accordingly.
I know that a somewhat different idea to this prevails in
many quarters. We sometimes hear eminent brethren bewail
the large sums which have been devoted by Lodges to the
purchase of refreshments or bestowed in indiscriminate charity
on the undeserving. These brethren tell us that those
amounts would have gone far towards building Masonic
Temples : but it appears to me that such undertakings as the
erection of superb and stately edifices are not always beneficial
to the Craft. I could myself point to Lodges in this District
which have been crippled for years by the burden of debt
they have labored under on account of their having taken
upon themselves responsibilities too great for their means ;
and I find the same is the case in every instance where either
a Grand Lodge or subordinate Lodges have incurred the
cost of erecting a more than usually splendid Temple. They
have been compelled to retrench their expenditure, which
. means that they can no longer contribute as largely as before
for the relief of cases of distress or so liberally entertain one
another when the brethren meet together.
In my opinion, the mission of Masonry is to develop the
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social and benevolent qualities of our nature, rather than to
erect edifices for the admiration of the outside world or for
the benefit of posterity. Many wealthy English Lodges still
meet in the same plain and unpretentious rooms that their
fathers and their grandfathers met in, but the hospitality of
these Lodges is proverbial and their charities are munificent.
They do good in their own generation, and perform the work
set before them with the means at their command, leaving to
the generations which succeed them something better than
mere material wealth : the example of a career of usefulness
and benevolence.
There is a matter upon which, 1 think, some action should be
taken by the Grand Lodge. I allude to the custom of Lodges
allowing other societies to take part in Masonic funerals and
processions. I know that it has already been declared im-
proper, but, notwithstanding this, some Lodges have allowed
these mixed funerals. Others, on the contrary, have resolutely
refused to appear at the funeral of a brother in regalia when
they have found that other organizations had been invited to
assist. The consequence has been that these Lodges have
in some cases been characterized as narrow-minded and
exclusive and overly-particular in the observance of the law.
With a great deal of plausibility it is urged that if one Lodge
can break the rule another may.
It appears to me that it would be better either to rescind the
ruling and leave the matter to each Lodge's own option, or to
annex a penalty to the infringement of it. My own opinion is
that the rule should be rigidly enforced. Masonry has nothing
in common with the other secret societies which exist around
us — they exist for one purpose, Masonry for another — they
are totally different from it in their aims, their objects and
their spirit. I fear that this is too much lost sight of, as I
sometimes see comparisons made between the practice of
Masonic bodies and that of other societies, and the example
of those societies cited as something it would be well for
Masons to imitate in many particulars. But those who thus
reason forget what the real principles of our Order are. Other
societies offer a money benefit for a money payment.
Masonry, on the contrary, holds out no such inducements ;
lessons of truth and wisdom and the pleasures of fraternal
intercourse and love are all that she promises to give.
Those societies dole out in times of sickness and affliction
such assistance as their written rules prescribe. Masons, on
the other hand, are supposed to act in such cases as the
promptings of their own hearts suggest, and to be influenced
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by those feelings which the sight of a brother in distress ought
to arouse in the breast of every faithful member of the Craft.
It has often occurred to me that, in the matter of benevo
lence in particular, we sometimes show a tendency to depart
from the true spirit of our Order by laying down rigid rules of
procedure for the boards of relief and charitable committees.
In this, as in every other particular, Masonry is free, and
those who dispense its charities should be left to follow the
dictates of their own consciences and not to be tied down by
cast-iron laws. Relief is not given to a man because he has
paid dues for a certain number of years and is good on the
books, but simply because he is a brother in distress, and as
we would act towards our own brother or near relative in
similar circumstances so let us act to a brother Mason. He
may have been in fault, he may have even omitted to do what
has been required of him in the way of monetary contributions,
he may have neglected the Lodge in the time of prosperity,
but, notwithstanding all this, he is our brother still, and being
so we must not turn a deaf ear to his cry in the day of his
adversity ; we cannot be too particular as to whom we admit
to the privileges of brotherhood, but once admitted among us
I hold that the mystic tie is so strong that nothing but crime
and infidelity to the Order can break it.
It is true that it is the duty of every Mason to perform his
part in the great work, by regular attendance at his Lodge
meetings and by cheerfully responding to every claim made
on him as far as his circumstances in life will allow ; if he
neglects to do all this he forfeits all right to our esteem and
confidence, but not to our pity and our aid.
I know that year after year many brethren grow cold and
indifferent, either on account of having formed an erroneous
idea of the objects of our order, or having failed in some am-
bitious designs they become careless and dissatisfied, and
finally leave us in apathy or disgust to swell the ranks of the
unaffiliated.
How to deal with these weak brethren, especially when they
return in the time of distress to solicit relief from those they
have abandoned, is a question which has puzzled the wisest
heads amongst us. The only sure remedy is to guard our
approaches more carefully, to admit none but those who, in
addition to the necessary moral qualifications possess the
intelligence requisite to make them successful workers among
us, and such income or property as will enable them to meet
all the claims that the craft may make upon them, without
injury or hardship to themselves or their connections. Free-
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masonry was never intended to be a popular institution, the
aim of its early promoters was rather to make it select, and in
most European countries it is still confined to the wealthy and
educated classes. In our own democratic land we have to be
less exclusive, but let us not rush to the other extreme and so
lower the standard as to make it impossible to preserve the
true original design of the institution.
NEW LODGES.
I think that a mistake is often made and injury consequently
inflicted on the Craft by the too hasty establishment of new
Lodges. It sometimes happens that from some cause or other
a great deal of Masonic enthusiasm prevails in a locality,
and a new Lodge is advocated and asked for. But before
complying with such a request it is well to consider how the
granting it would affect other Lodges already existing, and to
be satisfied that there is a reasonable probability of an
additional Lodge being permanently supported. In some
cases, Lodges which were formed under what appeared very
auspicious circumstances, have gradually dwindled and fallen
away, and in others new Lodges have succeeded- only because
they have absorbed the life blood and annexed the territory of
older ones. Let us then be careful not to mistake a mere
passing and temporary excitement for a wide spread and deep
rooted attachment to Freemasonry, and not to deprive a well
established Lodge of its means of support in order to found a
new one in its vicinity.
Perhaps this evil is felt most in cities and towns which have
a greater number of Lodges than is absolutely necessary, such
a state of things is apt to produce an improper rivalry which
often ends in strife, contention and estrangement. The
available material in the concurrent jurisdiction, not being
sufficient to maintain all the Lodges, improper influence is
sometimes brought to bear in order to induce persons intend-
ing to connect themselves with the Order, to choose one
Lodge in preference to another.
Overly zealous brethren whose zeal is not according to
knowledge, may be tempted to speak disparagingly of a rival
Lodge in order to persuade a candidate to join their own in
preference. If it be improper and unmasonic to solicit persons
to join the Craft, it is equally improper and unmasonic to
persuade those who have expressed their intention of joining,
to apply to one Lodge rather than another.
HISTORY AND ANTIQUITIES.
In my report of last year I called special attention to the
fact that this District contained the oldest Lodge in Ontario,
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and also another Lodge which could boast the existence of
nearly ninety years. Since that time I have devoted consider-
able attention to the subject, and I am convinced that this
latter Lodge, Union No. 7, Grimsby, is even older that its
existing records show it to be.
I also recommended that a masonic history of the District
should be written and R. W. Bro. J. Ross Robertson kindly
offered to print the history as soon as it was completed.
I entered on the task with a great deal of enthusiasm,
and addressed circulars to all the Lodges and to eminent
brethren both in the District and out of it. most of these to
whom I applied kindly promised me their assistance, and from
some quarters I have already received valuable documents
and other aids. But the task of collecting the material for
such a work is necessarilyea tedious one and requires much time
to accomplish. I do not despair of yet being able to gather
from various sources such an amount of information as will
warrant the commencement of it.
I may say that during the past year heavy domestic affliction
has somewhat unfitted me for the task. I have been unable
to bring to it that spirit and that energy by which alone it can
be carried to a successful completion.
While speaking on the subject of antiquities, I may mention
that the brethren of St. Mark's Lodge, No. 105, Drummond-
ville, have procured fitting show cases for the purpose of pre-
serving and displaying the jewels and regalia of the old Lodge
of Friends, No. 12, Stamford, long extinct. These interesting
relics came into the possession of St. Mark's Lodge a few years
ago, they may now be seen in the ante-room by any brother
who may choose to pay that Lodge a visit. Those among us
for whom the past possesses any claim should take the first
opportunity of doing so, they will be well repaid for their
trouble. I need hardly say that from the brethren of St.
Mark's they would get a hearty reception.
DEATHS.
The death roll of the District for the present year contains
the names of some prominent and zealous brethren. First, I
may mention that of W. P. M. L. J. Weatherby, of Amity
Lodge No. 32, Dunnville, who died while Grand Lodge was
in session at Windsor in 1886. He had been a member of
Amity for nearly thirty-five years ; his attachment to Masonry
was deep and sincere, and his judgment, zeal and uprightness
had given him a leading position among the brethren of his
Lodge ; he was called away at a good old age, having passed
the solemn limit of eighty years.
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In W. Bro. C. Goldboro, who died at Drummondville
during the past winter, Masonry loses a most enthusiastic and
faithful brother. lie was one of the most prominent members
of St. Mark's Lodge, No. 105, and his kindly and generous
disposition had won for him the affection of not only the
brethren of his own Lodge, but of every Mason who had the
privilege of knowing him. When I visited St. Mark's in
October last he was in the full vigor of health and strength,
and took a leading part in the proceedings of the evening, a
few months later I heard he had been stricken down in the
prime of manhood — such is life. Two other members of St.
Mark's have also been called away during the year — Brother
Elijah Shainholt, a very old and faithful Mason, and Bro. Geo.
Duncan, Sheriff of the County of Welland, a gentleman very
highly esteemed by every one who knew him
Brother Shainholt was at the point of death when I visited
St. Mark's. On that occasion a message from him was
delivered to the brethren by one of. the Wardens, to the effect
that he wished to see them all once more before he passed
away to the Grand Lodge above.
Such an occurrence as this speaks most highly for the
relations which existed between the dying Mason and his
brethren ; if he wished them around him in death, then we
cannot but conclude that they had done their duty by him
in life and that they had been brothers not merely in name
but in reality.
It also shows that the love of Freemasonry which could
thus outlive all other earthly desires must have been of the
true and genuine kind, and that our deceased brother was a
Mason indeed.
V. W. Bro. E. G. Thompson, Grand Steward of the Grand
Lodge of Canada, who died at Niagara during the past spring,
was a gentleman who held a high position in the Craft and in
society. He was an officer in Her Majesty's Customs at the
Port of Niagara, and also Colonel of one of our Volunteer
Regiments. He was a native of Old Niagara, and a P. M. of
Lodge No. 2. I spent a very pleasant evening with him when
visiting the Lodge in August last, and was much pained to
hear of his sudden death. At the last session of Grand Lodge
he represented Old Niagara, No. 2, and received from the
M. W. the Grand Master the appointment of Grand Steward.
Bro. Howard, of King Solomon's Lodge, No. 329, Jarvis,
and Bro. M. F. Haney, of Amity, No. 32, Dunnville, have
also been called away in the prime of life, the latter by a most
melancholy accident. All these brethren were interred by
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their respective Lodges with the ancient ceremonies of the
Order.
BY-LAWS.
While visiting the Lodges, I have frequently taken the
opportunity of looking over their By-laws, and I have found
in several instances that some of them contained provisions
clearly unconstitutional and illegal, although they had received
the approval of former Grand Masters.
One reason of this would appear to be that several import-
ant alterations have been made in our Constitution within the
last preceding five years. Where the By-laws of a Lodge have
not been amended so as to agree with these alterations it is
clear that they will conflict with the Constitution.
It is probable that at the ensuing session of Grand Lodge
the Constitution will be further amended to a considerable
extent. After this has been done, it would be well for all
Lodges to have their By-laws inspected and revised by com-
petent brethren.
DISPENSATIONS AND FESTIVALS.
I have issued two Dispensations to Lodges to attend Divine
Service in Masonic Regalia, one to Niagara Lodge, No. 2,
Niagara, the other to Merritt Lodge, No. 168, Welland.
On the Festival of St John, the Evangelist, I assisted at the
installation of the officers of McNab Lodge, No. 169, Port
Colborne ; Amity Lodge, No. 32, Dunnville; and Mystic
Lodge, No. 337, Port Robinson, having procured from the
M. VY. the Grand Master a Dispensation to install their officers
on other than the usual day, I had an opportunity of being
present with these Lodges also during their installation cere-
mony.
On the Festival of St. John, the Baptist, I went by special
invitation to Grimsby, to take part in installing the newly
elected officers of the old Union Lodge No. 7. I had the
pleasure of meeting there my esteemed predecessor R. Wor.
Bro. Wm. Gibson, who took part in tne evening's proceed-
ings, and also several other brethren from Ivy Lodge.
According to ancient custom the brethren of Union Lodge
entertained the visitors at a banquet at Bro. Randall's Hotel.
1 was accompanied on that occasion by Wor. Bro. J. W.
McCollem, of Amity Lodge, No. 32, and by the Dist. Chap-
lain, Rev. Bro. P. W. Smith, Rector of St. Paul's Church,
Dunnville. After the conclusion of the banquet the Rev.
Brother made a short but most beautiful and appropriate dis-
course on the characters of our two eminent patrons, St. John,
the Baptist and St. John, the Evangelist. The Grimsby breth-
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ren were much pleased with the remarks of the Rev. Brother,
and said that his speech was one of the best they had ever
listened to.
In conclusion I may add, that I have during the last year
visited every Lodge in the District with the exception of one,
and that one I intend to visit on Monday next.
The work, as a general rule, is correctly done, and the busi-
ness of the Lodges efficiently managed. I think, however,
that it would be for the benefit of all Lodges to be represented
at every session of Grand Lodge by their properly qualified
Officers, and failing that by one of their own Past Masters,
and I am also of opinion that Lodges which are in the habit
of electing their Worshipful Master for a second term are gen-
erally better governed than those that change their Master
every year.
I believe I can safely say that harmony prevails in every
Lodge throughout the District, except one, Amity No. 32,
Dunnville. Complaints having been made by a Wor. P.
Master against the Lodge, the M. Wor. the Grand Master has
appointed a Committee to investigate the matter, and I pre-
sume the Commissioners will dispose of it as soon as possible
after the session of the Grand Lodge.
During the past year as well as the one which preceded it I
have received much valuable assistance in the discharge of my
official duties from the Grand Master, the Grand Secretary,
and from prominent brethren in the District, more especially
from M. W. Bro. Jas. Seymour, P. G. M., whom I always
found ready and willing to aid with his counsel in every
emergency, and whose clear judgment and great Masonic
knowledge enable him to throw light upon every question laid
before him.
During the past year as during the previous one V. W. Bro.
W. W. Braund has most efficiently filled the office of District
Secretary.
Whether the District has been benefitted by my labors for
the past two years I will not pretend to say, but this much I
know, that I have myself reaped much advantage. The atten-
tion which I have been compelled to give to numbers of
questions relating to Masonry has had the effect of materially
increasing my knowledge of our Ritual, our Jurisprudence and
our Customs. And more than this, the friendships which my
intercourse with the Craft enabled me to form have been
strengthened and cemented. The authority with which I
have been invested I shall shortly resign, and the official con-
nection between us will cease, but the friendly relations and
the brotherly affection which have been born of that connection
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will neither cease nor pass away, but will, I trust, endure, not
only while we shall continue to assemble in the Lodge below,
but even after we have been called to the rest and glories of
the Grand Lodge above.
Thos. L. M. Tipton,
D. D. G. M., Niagara District No. 10.
Dunnville, July 2nd, 1887.
TORONTO DISTRICT No. 11.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of Canada :
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — I have the
honor to submit my Annual Report as to the condition of the
Craft in the Eleventh District. My first official acts were the
appointment of W. Bro. F. F. Manley, P. M. of Ionic Lodge,
No. 25, as District Secretary, and the issue of a circular letter
which called special attention to the clause in the Constitution
providing that it was necessary that the Ancient Charges, the
Regulations of Grand Lodge for Private Lodges, and the By-
laws of every Lodge be read in open Lodge once in each year,
and particularly to the qualifications required by those elected
to the office of Master, prior to installation. The letter
read as follows :
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA, A. F. AND A. M. THE ELEVENTH
MASONIC DISTRICT.
Office of the District Deputy Grand Master.
Toronto, 21st July, 1886.
Dear Sir and Worshipful Brother: — In assuming the duties of
District Deputy Grand Master of the Eleventh District, I have appointed
W. Bro. F. F. Manley District Secretary, and communications for me
addressed to his care will secure prompt attention.
I beg to call your attention to clause 107, page 44, of the constitution
which reads :
" The Master of every Lodge is to cause the regulations of Grand Lodge
relating to Private Lodges, and the by-laws of his Lodge, to be read in
open Lodge once every year."
Kindly see that the requirements of the Constitution are carried out.
The ancient charges may be read at one meeting, the regulations at an-
other, and the by-laws at a third. The time occupied will thus be divided,
and brethren not wearied.
I also beg to call special attention to the fact that it is requisite that all
those elected to the office of Master must be expert Craftsmen, well skilled
in the work, and presented to a Board of Installed Masters for examination
prior to installation. The next elections for the office of Master will be
held in November and December, and in the interests of the fraternity it is
necessary that the regulations laid down in the Installation Ceremony
should be carried out. All those elected to the office of Master will have
lOO OK AND LODGE OK CANADA
to undergo examination so that I may know that they possess the necessary
qualifications. I shall, therefore, if requested, either attend personally or
send an Examining Master to every Lodge in the District, to examine him
whom the brethren may select to rule over them. All newly elected officers
must be aide to open and close and exemplify the work in the three de-
grees. The office of Master is one of great honor, and there should be no
royal road to it. It is unfair to earnest, attentive Craftsmen who study so
as to become skilled in the work, that others who are utterly incompetent,
should be vested with the rank and honor. Grand Lodge has declared
that the Past Master who presents for Installation, as well skilled, a can-
didate who is not. commits a grave Masonic offence; and as some doubt
has been expressed in the past concerning the efficiency of Boards of
Installed Masters, in order that in the future no discredit may be brought
on the Craft, those elected must prove their knowdedge before Installation.
Enclosed you wdll find a condensed report of the business transacted at
the last Annual Communication of Grand Lodge at Windsor. If read in
Lodge it will give your members a fair knowledge of the proceedings.
You will notice in the proceedings that on motion of M. W. Bro. Spry,
clause 109 of the Constitution has been amended, by inserting after the
word "days " in the first line, the words " and hours." The clause now
reads : — " The regular days and hours of meeting of the Lodge shall be
specified in the by-laws." Please have your by-laws so amended.
My time is at the disposal of Lodges, and I shall be happy to co-operate
with the brethren in any work that will tend to the advancement of
Craft work.
Yours fraternally,
J. ROSS ROBERTSON, D. D. G. M.
OFFICIAL VISITATIONS.
I have officially visited each of the thirty-five Lodges in
this District twice. Five of these Lodges I have visited three
times, and one four times, making a total of seventy-eight
visits, as will be observed by the tabulated statement, giving
the list of lodges, the distance in miles from Toronto, show-
ing the miles travelled in making these visitations to be 2,160.
In making these visitations no notification was given on the
occasion of the first visit, so that I might see the ordinary
work of the Lodge, without the advantage of preparation.
Of my second and subsequent visits all Lodges were duly
notified, in the form given in this circular :
SECOND SERIES OF OFFICIAL VISITS.
Toronto, April 15th, 1887.
Dear Sir and W. Brother, — I am directed by R. W. Bro. J. Ross
Robertson, D. D. G. M., to inform you that he will pay official visits to
the Lodges of this District on the dates indicated at foot of this circular.
Where the visits are not set down for Regular Meetings the D. D. G. M.
would feel obliged if you will call an Emergent Meeting, so that he may
be able to visit all the Lodges in the District by the end of the second
week in June. It is particularly requested that the W. M. and all the
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officers be present at these visitations, prepared to exemplify the work of
opening and closing in the three degrees, and working as they may be
able the Third, Second or First degrees. The enclosed form please
instruct your Secretary to fill up, and have ready for the D. D. G. M. on
the occasion of his visit. These meetings have been arranged so that they
should be as convenient as possible to Lodges. You will readily under-
stand that to visit all on the regular nights would occupy about four
months, so that without emergencies it would be impossible to make this
second series of visits.
If an emergency is required, please notify me that you have called it as
requested.
Yours fraternally,
F. F. MANLEY,
District Secretary.
THi
ELEVENTH DISTRICT— OFFICIAL VISITS 1886-97.
3
Name.
Place.
1st Visit.
2nd Visit.
3rd Visit.
® 6
flaa
■ oo
•p
16
22
25
St. Andrew's....
King Solomon..
9th Nov. '86
13th Jan. '87
2nd Nov. '86
14th June '87
12th May '87
20th Auril '87
3rd May '87
19th April '87
13th June '87
3
3
17
20
23
38
34
33
30
29
14
25
8
17
54
8
21
21
41
4
30
59
G5
75
86
St John's
4th Nov. '86 2nd June '87
1st Nov. '80,0th June '87
21st Dec. '86 18th Jan. '87
29th Sept. '86,8th Nov. '86
23rd Nov. '86 '20th April '87
218
247
Stevenson
316
20th Jan. '87 1 10th June '87
25th Oct. '80 25th April '87
19th Jan. '87 1 15th June '87
320
346
367
389
list Oct. '86i3rd June '87 1
'5th Oct. '80 13th May '87!
Parkdale l7th Oct. '86 27th April '87121st May '87
" 25th Nov. '86 27th Dec. '86123rd April'87
Richm'd Hill 24th Jan. '87 17th Mav '87 1
Maple 24th Jan. '87 7th June '87
Markham !l3th Dec. '80 6th May '87
Sharon [31st Jan. '87,31st May '87
Newmarket... 12th Jan. '87 18th May '87
Schotn berg.J 7th Feb. '87 2nd May '87
Aurora ,26th Nov. '80 4th Feb. '87
Stouffville J 28th Jan. '87,17th June '87
Thornhill |9th Dec. '86 5th May '87
Nobleton 2nd Feb. '87! 1st june '871
Weston '5th Jan. '87 25th May '871
Woodbridge.. 7th Jan. '87 10th May '871
Sutton 116th Dec. '80 10th June '87,
Lambton 12th Oct. '60 7th Dec. '86 17th Jan. '87
384
12
410
12
23
54
Richmond
68
80
87
Mark'in Union
92
152
99
130
118
129
136
205
202
305
Union
Rising Sun ....
Patterson
132
120
110
56
100
32
311
343
939
356
290
150
364
Blackwood ....
68
210
04
Brampton.. .'10th Nov. '60 27th May '87
Streersville... 4th Jan. '87 0th June '87
Uxbridge Gth Dec. '80 30th May '87
Eglinton 5th Nov. '8G;i9th May '87
Brougham ...:15th Dec. '86;llth May '87
Cannington... Cth Oct. '86 4th May '87
84
River Park .
Zeredatha
York
Brougham U'n
84
1G4
16
120
23G
Thirty-five Lodf
es. Seventy-eight Visits. Miles Travelled
—2,160
Visited 4th
... < Zeta Lodge, No. 410, Parkdale, 28th April, 1887.
Clme "( Mimico Lodge, No. 309, Lambton, 20th May, 1887.
102 C.RAN'I) l.ODC.F. OF CANADA.
The following form is the one referred to in the circular, and
with the information afforded I have been able to give more
detailed information concerning the Lodges than I could
otherwise have done. The answers to the enquiries have as a
general rule been filled out by Secretaries prior to my visit,
and although these queries look somewhat formidable, even
when not ready for me, I found no trouble in filling them out
in twenty or thirty minutes. I fraternally recommend the
form to Grand Lodge as giving the complete history of a
Lodge for twelve months, so that the work can be readily
reviewed.
THE ELEVENTH MASONIC DISTRICT. RETURNS FOR THE
INFORMATION OF THE 13. U. G. M.
To the Secretary . . Please fill up answers to all the questions, except those
marked X, and keep this return for the D. D. G. M.
District Secretary.
. Lodge, No , Meets at on
W. Master's name and P. O. address
Secretary's name and P. O. address
When visited by the D. D. G. M., dates (i) (2)
No. members on roll No. at visit ( I ) (2)
No. P. Masters present No. visitors present .
Work done at visit E.A F.C M. M.
By whom
Quality of work of W. M. X
of wardens X of deacons X
What degrees W. M. has worked in full in his year, June-June
Can the W. M. open and close in degrees X
What degrees P. Masters have worked in year
No. affiliations in year Joinings Restorations
Withdrawals Suspensions
No. Honorary members Life Ordinary Total .
Deaths. Give name and rank
Meetings held Regular Emergent Total . . .
Meetings missed and why
Average attendance of members for year
No. and dates of Lodges of Instruction held
Condition of Secretary's books X
Condition of Treasurer's books X
Is cash received by Secretary promptly handed over to Treasurer X-
Are funds deposited in a bank X Ln whose name
If in names of W. M. and Treasurer, state so . .
Dues per year $ No. members in arrear over one year
over two over three over four over five . .
Longest period any member in arrear years.
Assets $ . Liabilities $
Is hall owned or leased by Lodge . . . • Value of hall $
Is building insured Value of furniture $
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Is furniture insured Is the hall suitable
Is inventory of furniture kept outside of Lodge room
Was Lodge represented at last meeting of Grand Lodge
Directly or hy proxy
Have the ancient charges and Reg. for private Lodges been read in
Lodge during year
Are Grand Lodge returns and dues sent regularly
Opinion as to the future prosperity of Lodge +
F.ODGES OF INSTRUCTION.
For the purpose of inculcating perfect uniformity of text
and knowledge of the floor work in exemplification, I have
held seven District Lodges of Instruction. The work was
exemplified with absolute accuracy in every respect by a staff
of officers carefully selected. These Lodges were especially
for the benefit and guidance of \V. Ms., Wardens and Deacons,
as it has been frequently found that, at Lodges of Instruction,
too large an attendance of the Craft at large hampered the
work by irrelevant discussions.
The Lodges of Instruction were held as follows :
1 st. At the Toronto Street Hall, Toronto, 27th Oct., 1886.
The E. A. was exemplified by V. W. Bro. Geo. Tait, of St.
Andrew's, the F. C. by W. Bro. Davison, of Zetland. On
the 29th Oct., the M. M. degree was exemplified in the same
hall, by W. Bro. W. S. Jackson, of Ashlar. The attendance
was very large, 120 members of Lodges being present on the
27th and 40 officers of Lodges, 25 Lodges being represented.
On the 29th 132 members were present, and 60 officers, 28
lodges being represented. At the conclusion of the work
questions were invited, and interest was evinced by the intelli-
gent manner points were discussed.
2nd. At the Masonic Hall, Aurora, 28th Nov., 1886. The
E. A. was exemplified R. W Bro. G. J. Bennet, G R., of
Zeta ; the F. C. by W. Bro. S. Davison, of Zetland ; the
M. M. by V. W. Bro. Geo. Tait, of St. Andrew's. The at-
tendance was large, 60 members being present, including 40
officers of Lodges, 12 Lodges being represented.
3rd. At the Masonic Hall, Markham, on the 13th Dec,
1886. The E. A. and F. C. were exemplified by W. Bro.
John Fletcher, and the M. M. by R W. Bro. G. J. Bennett.
The attendance was small, 28 members being present, 18 of
whom were officers, 12 lodges being represented.
4th. At the Masonic Hall. Lambton Mills, 17th Jan., 1887.
The E. A. was exemplified by W. Bro. C. F. Mansell, of
Zeta; the F. C. and M. M. by W. Bro. J. Fletcher, of Zet-
land. The attendance was fair, 30 members being present,
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including i 3 officers of the lodges, and 8 lodges were repre-
sented.
5th. At the Masonic Hall, Richmond Hill, on the 24th Jan.,
1887. The E. A. and F. C were exemplified by W. Rro. F.
M. Morson, and the M M. by V. W. Bro. Geo. Tait. The
attendance was large, 90 members of Lodges were present,
including 26 officers of Lodges, and 15 Lodges being repre-
sented.
6th. At the Masonic Hall, Sharon, 31st Jan., 1887. The
E. A. was exemplified by V. W Bro. Geo. Tait ; the F. C. by
W. Bro. F. M. Morson, of Ionic, and the M. M. by R. W.
Bro G. J. Bennett. The attendance was small, 21 being
present, including 10 officers of Lodges, 5 Lodges being
represented. Selections only of the F. C. and M. M. were
given.
7th. At the Masonic Hall, Stouffville, on the 28th Jan. 1887.
The attendance was small, and assisted by W. Bro. F. M.
Morson, of Ionic Lodge, No. 25, Toronto, I gave instructions
in the opening and closing in the three degrees, with sections
of the floor work, especially those portions in which the
Wardens and Deacons are concerned.
It is but fair that I should mention the brethren who acted
as officers at these Lodges of Instruction, for, at much
personal inconvenience, many of them accompanied me in
my visits, and all vied with one another in their efforts to give
a perfect exemplification : R. W. Bro. G. J. Bennett, V. W.
Bros. G. Tait, A. W. Carkeek, G. O.; W. Bros. W. S. Jack-
son. C. F. Mansell, F. M. Morson, A. D. Ponton, of Ashlar ;
R. Cuthbert, Jno. Fletcher; Bros. Benjamin Allen, of Ashlar ;
W. H. Taylor, M. Macleod, W. R. Cavell, of Zeta ; Gilbert
Pearcy, of Ashlar ; Jackson Blizard, of Zeta ; R. L. Barwick,
Ionic ; Jas. Glanville, of St. Andrew's.
While I think that these Lodges of Instruction have done a
certain amount of good in securing uniformity of work, yet
from the character of the work in the various Lodges,
especially those outside the city, I am convinced that indi-
vidual instruction in each Lodge by a skilled Master, with a
permanent Lodge of Instruction in Toronto, which would
meet on stated dates, say once every two months, would
render a far greater amount of benefit than the holding of
Lodges of Instruction in different parts of the District. I
suggest Toronto, as it is central, easy of access, the halls
commodious, the appointments perfect, and a staff of officers
can always be selected who can be depended upon for skill
and expertness. With such Lodges, or schools of preparation,
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due notification being given, I am sure officers from all parts
of the District would only be too anxious to attend, and thus
gain the required knowledge and perfect themselves in the
duties of their respective offices. These Lodges might be
attached as is usual to a warranted Lodge or specially licensed
by the Grand Master.
LODGES VISITED.
St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 16, Toronto: This Lodge has
one hundred and eighty-two members on its roll. The
average attendance is twenty-eight. The W, M. was not
present, owing to absence from the city, at my second official
visit. He opens and closes in all the degrees, and exemplifies
correctly the E. A., but not the F. C. or M. M. The work
of the Wardens, Deacons and I. G. is excellent. The books
of the Secretary and Treasurer are well kept; the cash is paid
over promptly and deposited in a chartered bank. The hall
is leased from the Masonic Hall Trust. The Lodge share of
furniture is $650 ; is insured by the Trust. There are twenty-
three members over one year in arrear, four over two, and two
over three. The arrears at date of visit were $162. The
invested funds amount to $1,763 ; the assets to $3,500 ;
liabilities, nil. This Lodge is one of the oldest in Canada, is
well conducted, and the utmost harmony prevails.
King Solomon Lodge, No. 22, Toronto : This Lodge has
one hundred and fifty-six members, with an average attend-
ance of thirty-one. The W. M., who is a P. M., exemplifies
the three degrees, and is a good worker. The work of the
Wardens and Deacons is very fair. The books of the Secre-
tary are exceedingly well kept ; the funds are promptly paid
to the Treasurer and deposited in a chartered bank. The
hall is leased from the Masonic Hall Trust. The Lodge's
share of the furniture is $650, and is insured by the Trust.
The Lodge has a special insurance on jewels for $100. There
are no members in arrear over two years, and only six over
one. The invested funds amount to $1,276 ; assets, about
$2,000 ; liabilities, nil. For some years, owing to circum-
stances known to Grand Lodge, the Lodge membership has
not increased, but I am pleased to state that the cloud of
unrest has disappeared, and at the May meeting three
candidates were accepted. The outlook is, therefore, hopeful,
and, from the exertions of the W. M., I have no doubt that in
the near future the harmony will be completely restored, and
the Lodge experience its old-time vigor.
Ionic Lodge, No. 25, Toronto : This Lodge has one
hundred and seventeen members on its register, the average
attendance being thirty. The W. M. is perfect in his work,
106 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
and exemplifies all the degrees in an accurate and masterly
manner. His Wardens' work is rather weak, but that of the
Deacons fair. This Lodge is one of a group that ranks with
the best in the District. The books of the Secretary and
Treasurer are in excellent condition ; the cash is promptly
paid over and deposited in a chartered bank. The hall is
leased, the Lodge being one of nine forming the Masonic Hall
Trust. In dues, one brother is four years and two over three
years in arrear. The assets are $2,000, of which $1,000 is
invested. The Lodge has a number of P. M.s, some of whom
are bright workers. The outlook for the Lodge could not be
better. A novel feature in Ionic is the passing of the charity-
box every evening after refreshments. The funds thus
received are devoted to charity. The Lodge supports a cot in
the Lakeside Home for Little Children, on Toronto Island.
Rehoboam Lodge, No. 65, Toronto : This Lodge has one
hundred and forty-six members, with an average attendance of
thirty-six. The W. M. opens and closes in the three degrees,
and exemplifies the E. A. I first visited this Lodge 4th Nov.,
1886, and this year for my second visit I asked the W. M. to
call an emergent meeting for the 20th May, as in making two
official visits to all the Lodges in the District I found it
impossible to meet in every case with the Lodges on their
regular nights. The W. M., however, declined to call an
emergency, stating that the Lodge, although one of the
wealthiest in Canada, would deem it an unnecessary expense.
I therefore arranged to postpone my visit to Sutton on the 2nd
June in order to be at Rehoboam on its regular night, and so
notified the W. M.; but a few hours before the Lodge was
called I received a letter stating that he could not be on hand,
as important business called him out of the city. I visited
the Lodge, however, and examined the Wardens' and Deacons'
work, which was good. The F. C and M. M. have been
exemplified during the year by P. Ms., and I therefore pre-
sume that the W. M. is unable to exemplify in these degrees.
The books of the Secretary and Treasurer are fair • cash is
promptly paid over and deposited in a chartered bank. The
hall is leased from the Masonic Hall Trust, is suitable and in
good condition. The Lodge's share of the furniture is $650 ;
is insured by the Masonic Hall Trust, with a special insurance
of $100. The amount in arrears at date of visit was about
$400. There are thirty-two members in arrears over one year,
twenty-four over two, four over four, and one over five. The
assets, including invested funds, are about $4,000 ; liabilities,
about $100. This Lodge is prosperous, although but little
work has presented itself this year. For some reason or other
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there seems to be a ray of unrest, or rather want of fraternity
and harmony on the part of the W. M. with his officers. My
impression is that the exercise of the spirit of good-fellowship
would conduce to the future welfare of this Lodge.
St. John's Lodge, No. 75, Toronto: This Lodge has a
membership of one hundred and ninety-eight, and an
average attendance of forty. The W. M. opens and
closes in all the degrees. His exemplification of the
work in the E. A. is fair, in the F. C. average, and
his M. M. might be closer work. The Wardens' work is
good, and that of the Deacons average. The W. M. has
exemplified all the work — P. Ms. have also done so. The
condition of the books of the Secretary and Treasurer is good.
The cash is promptly paid over and deposited in a chartered
bank. The hall is leased from the Masonic Hall Trust, the
share of the furniture owned by the Lodge is $650. It is in-
sured. There are seventeen members in arrears over one year,
fifteen over two, five over three, one over four, and one over
five. This Lodge, like many others, does not deal as
promptly with delinquent members as circumstances demand ;
neither is the by-law regarding suspension strictly adhered to.
The members are summoned for non-payment, and although
the law provides that either a reasonable excuse or appearance
by the brother must be made, still the unauthorized excuse of
any brother for the delinquent is taken, and action postponed.
It would be better if the provisions of the by-law were
changed than not be adhered to strictly. The amount on the
books at date of visit was $800. The assets are about $5,000,
of which about $3,000 is invested. The liabilities are only
nominal. St. John's is a well-conducted Lodge. The W. M.
is an earnest and zealous Mason, one who has the respect of
the Craft, and his energy in dealing with Lodge matters is
appreciated. The W. M. and officers elected in June are
brethren who I am satisfied will give the work in an accurate
and satisfactory manner. This Lodge supports a cot in the
Lakeside Home for Little Children, on Toronto Island.
Wilson Lodge, No. 86, Toronto : This Lodge has one
hundred and sixteen members on its register; the average
attendance is forty. The W. M. exemplifies all the degrees,
and is above an average worker. His Wardens' work is fair,
that of his Deacons not accurate. The Secretary's and Treas-
urer's books are well kept, The cash is paid over promptly
and deposited in a chartered bank. The hall is leased from
the Masonic Hall Trust, is suitable and in good order.
The share of the Lodge in the furniture is $650. It is insured.
The arrears of dues at date of my last visit were $27.20 and the
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longest period any one member is in arrear is over two years.
The assets are $1,526, of which $500 is invested. The liabili-
ties $60. The Lodge is doing good work.
Stevenson Lodge, No. 218, Toronto: This Lodge has
one hundred and twelve members, with an average attendance
of forty-seven. The W. M. has exemplified all the degrees
and is a very fair worker. His Wardens and Deacons give good
average work. The books of the Secretary and Treasurer are
well kept ; the cash is paid over promptly to the Treasurer
and deposited in a chartered bank. The Secretary elected
last year failed to account for about $280 of Lodge funds, and
appropriated them to his own use. He has been disciplined
and recommended for expulsion. This is another case where
failure to pay over Lodge monies has led to peculation by
officers. The hall is leased from the Masonic Hall Trust.
The Lodge share of furniture is $650, and is insured by the
Trust. There are no members in arrear of dues. The invest-
ed funds are $900, and the assets about $1,800 ; liabilities nil.
The Lodge is well conducted, and is making good progress.
Ashlar Lodge, No. 247, Toronto : This Lodge has one
hundred and twenty-five members on its register, the average
attendance being thirty. The W. M. is one of the closest
workers in the District, and with his Wardens, gives the exem-
plification with fidelity and accuracy of detail. The Deacons'
work is very fair. This Lodge is noted for its good work.
The books of both Secretary and Treasurer are in first rate
order ; the cash is deposited in a chartered institution. The
hall is leased, is in good condition, is suitable, is well furnished,
but ante-room accommodation is very poor. The furniture is
valued at $920, is insured for $750, and an inventory is kept
inside the Lodge building, and not as it should be, outside.
The invested funds are $457, the assets $1,541, liabilities nil.
The arrears of dues at date of visit were $200, and the longest
period any one member is in arrears is over two years. The
Lodge has a benevolent fund of about $1,500. This Lodge
stands pre-eminently in the front rank with about four other
city Lodges. Its success is assured ; the utmost harmony
prevails. The W. M. and officers have weekly rehearsals for
work, and it is indeed a " model " Lodge.
Doric Lodge, No. 316, Toronto : This Lodge has one
hundred and eight members, with an average attendance of
twenty-eight. The W. M. opens and closes just fairly well,
and exemplifies the E. A. with tolerable correctness, but not the
F. C. or M. M. He has, however, never given any work in
the Lodge. P. Masters have exemplified the three degrees.
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The S. W's. work is excellent, and that of the Deacons fair.
The J. W. has not been in the Lodge since the night of in-
stallation. The books of the Secretary are kept in a thoroughly
business-like manner, and those of the Treasurer are satisfac-
tory. The hall is leased from the Masonic Hall Trust, and is
suitable. The Lodge share of the furniture is $650, and is
insured by the Trust. The dues are collected closely, only
one member being in arrear over two years. The amount on
the books at date of visit was $355 The invested funds
are $542, and the assets about $1,600. The prospects of the
Lodge would be better if the W. M. would rehearse the work
with the officers. Dull exemplification by a W. M. tends to
weaken the interest of not only officers but members. This
Lodge suffered last year by the illness of the I. P. M., an ex-
cellent officer, whose continued ill health compelled him to
give up Lodge work.
Zetland Lodge, No. 326, Toronto : This Lodge has one
hundred and fourteen members on its register ; the average
attendance is twenty-four. The W. M. exemplifies all the
degrees, and is one of the brightest workers in the District.
Before his installation he could give not only his own work,
but that of all his officers. His S W. is just a passable
worker, and his J. W. is a very fair one. The work of his
Deacons is above the average. The Secretary's books are
well kept, but returns might be more promptly made. The
cash is paid over to the Treasurer and deposited in a chartered
bank. Last December returns were not ready until May.
The books of the Treasurer are all that could be desired.
The hall is leased from the Masonic Hall Trust. The Lodge's
share of the furniture is $650, and it is fully insured. There
are only three members in arrears over two years. The assets
are $900 ; liabilities, nil. Arrears of dues at date of visit,
$109.80. The prospects of the Lodge are excellent. This
Lodge will group in the front rank with the best in the Dis-
trict. This Lodge supports a cot in the Lakeside Home for
Little Children, on Toronto Island. At one meeting, at the
refreshment table, over $200 was collected for this purpose in
the charity-box.
Occident Lodge, No. 346, Toronto : This Lodge has one
hundred and thirty-four members on its register ; the average
attendance is thirty. The W. M. opens and closes in all, and
exemplifies the E. A. very fairly, but only part of the F. C.
and none of the M. M. P. M.s have given the F. C. and
M. M. The Warden's work is a good average, that of the
Deacons weak, and that of the I. G. good. The books of the
Secretary and Treasurer are in excellent condition, those of the
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former especially. He is very painstaking and careful. The
funds are paid to the Treasurer promptly and deposited in a
chartered bank. The hall is leased ; is suitable, and is in good
condition. The furniture is valued at $750 ; insured for $500.
There are twenty members in arrears over one year, three
over two, and one over four. The assets are $1,000 ; the
liabilities nil. This Lodge is prosperous, well attended by
P. M.s, and has a good membership.
St. George's Lodge, No. 367, Toronto : This Lodge has one
hundred and sixteen members on its register, and has an
average attendance of thirty-five. The W. M. can exemplify
fairly well the E. A. and F. C, but not the M. M. He opens
and closes in all the degrees. His S. W.'s work is excellent ;
his J. W.'s good, but not close; his Deacons' weak; his
I. G.'s very good. The books of both Secretary and Treasurer
are well kept, and the cash is paid over promptly to the
Treasurer. The hall is leased ; is suitable, and is in good
condition. The furniture is valued at $600 ; is insured for
$500. An inventory is kept. Longest period any member in
arrear is three years — total arrears at date of visit being $160.
Invested funds amount to $350; assets, $1,087 ; liabilities
nil. The prospects of this Lodge are good. The W. M. and
officers are all earnest craftsmen.
Orient Lodge, No. 339, Toronto : There are one hundred
and twenty members on the register ; the average attendance
is thirty-five. The W. M. has exemplified all the degrees, and
is a good average worker, lacking only a little attention to
detail. The Wardens' work is not accurate, but is better than
average. I tested the W. M. in different sections of all the
degrees, and was favorably disappointed. He has his heart in
the work. The cash is promptly handed over to the Treasurer
by the Secretary and deposited in a chartered bank. The
books of both Secretary and Treasurer are business-like, and
in good condition. The hall is leased ; is suitable, and in
good condition, being a new building. The furniture is valued
at $1,400, and is insured for $800. The longest period any
member is in arrear is eighteen months. The Lodge has no
invested funds. Its assets are $1,400, and liabilities $200.
The future of the Lodge ought to be good. During the past
six months it is alleged that outside matters have been
dragged into Lodge business, and quite a number of candi-
dates have been black-balled, but I have hopes that harmony
has now been restored.
Alpha Lodge, No. 384, Parkdale : There are one hundred
and seven members on the register; average attendance is
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thirty. The W. M. has worked the E. A. and a small portion
cf the F. C, but not the M. M. The F. C. and M. M. have
during the year been exemplified by P. Ms. The W. M.'s work
is only tolerable ; that of the Wardens is above the average.
The Wardens are anxious to meet for rehearsal of work, but
are not able to influence the W. M. in the same direction.
The examination of candidates for advancement is very lax,
for on the occasion of my third visit I found candidates for
the F. C. not at all prepared, so that their progress for that
evening was barred. If I had not been present they would have
been put through irrespective of examination. I believe that
the posting of candidates in this Lodge has been unsatisfactory
in the past, and that the W. M.'s have not insisted rigidly
enough on preparation before advancement. The Secretary's
books are models for any Lodge in the jurisdiction, and are
the best in the District. The cash is promptly handed over
by the Secretary, and is deposited in a chartered bank by the
Treasurer, whose books are well kept. The hall is leased, is
suitable, in good condition ; it is one of the most commodious
and best furnished in the jurisdiction ; complete in every res-
pect. The hall is owned by a company, in which members of
the Lodge are interested. It is worth $12,250, and is insured
for $8,000. The furniture is worth $1,400, and is insured for
$1,200. An inventory of the furniture is kept outside the
Lodge room. The assets of the Lodge are $1,800, the liabil-
ities are $1,039. As to the future prosperity of the Lodge the
outlook is fair. I think the work could be vastly improved
upon and the harmony of the Lodge promoted if the W. M.
would meet with his officers and rehearse the exemplification.
Zeta Lodge, No. 410, Parkdale : This Lodge has thirty-
nine members on its register ; average attendance twenty-one.
The W. M. exemplifies the entire work, and he and his Ward-
ens and Deacons, are indefatigable in their zeal. Their work
is absolutely perfect in every particular and will stand the
scrutiny of searching criticism. The books of both Secretary
and Treasurer are kept in a business-like manner. The hall
is leased, is commodious and well furnished. The furniture is
worth $800, and with the jewels is insured for $1,000. An
Inventory of the furniture is kept outside the Lodge building.
The assets are $1,200, liabilities nil. There are no members
in arrear. The prospects of the Lodge are bright. A portion
of the suit of rooms is occupied as a club, reading room and
library, and every week in the winter months the officers meet
and rehearse the work. The reading room is also open to the
members. It is an excellent feature, and has gone a long way
to cement the friendship of the brethren. This Lodge, taking
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it 111 .ill the work, and its method of transacting business, is
probably the best worked in the District.
Richmond Lodge, No. 23, Richmond Hill : There are
thirty-three members on the register, and the average attend-
ance' is twelve. This is one of the oldest Lodges in Ontario.
The W. M. is a passable worker, and can give the three de-
grees, but the work of the Wardens is below average, that of
the Deacons poor. The Secretary's books are kept fairly well,
but the formula in the model minutes is not followed. The
hall is owned by the Lodge, is suitable, in good condition, and
is valued at $4,500 ; is insured for $3,000 in the Western
Insurance Company. The furniture is valued at $250, and is
insured for $200. The longest period any member is in ar-
rears is three years. The assets are $4,750, the liabilities
$400. The W. M. claims that the future of the Lodge is
hopeful. In the past it has suffered from various causes.
Masonry flourished in this locality in the early years of this
century but the enthusiasm of youth seems to have departed.
Some years ago perfect harmony did not exist between some
of the members, and I fancy this feeling to a certain extent
cooled the ardour of the membership. The W. M. with a
little attention has not the slightest trouble with the work, and
if the officers would meet with him occasionally, fair exempli-
fication could be given. With Lodges, however, at Thornhill
and Richmond Hill, I do not think that the progress in this
locality will be marked.
Vaughan Lodge, No. 54, Maple : This Lodge has a mem-
bership of forty-four, with an average attendance of thirteen.
The W. M. opens and closes in all the degrees with about
average correctness. The W. M. was unable to give me the
E. A. or F. C, but gave me a selected portion of the M. M.,
which was fair to middling. The Wardens' work was passable ;
that of the Deacons' weak. The books of the Secretary and
Treasurer are in good condition ; the cash is paid over
promptly and deposited in a P. O. Savings Bank. The hall is
owned by the Lodge; is suitable, in good condition, and
valued at $1,800; insured for $1,400. The furniture is
valued at $600, and insured for $400. An inventory 's kept
outside the Lodge room. There was about $75 on the books
as arrears at date of visit. Ten members are in arrears over
one year, eight over two, two over three, one over four, one
over five, four over six. The assets are about $2,500; liabili-
ties nil. The work of the Lodge would be advanced if the
W. M. devoted time to rehearsal with the officers. With a
Lodge at Thornhill, nine miles distant, and at Richmond Hill,
four miles distant, I do not see any great hope of rapid im-
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provement. The W. M. explains that business prevents him
taking an active part in Lodge work.
Markham Union Lodge, No. 87, Markham : There are
seventeen members on the Register, and the average attend-
ance is seven. The W. M. is a P. M., who through having
his attention occupied in business is rather rusty, and without
preparation could not exemplify the work. The opening and
closing of the three degrees were very crude, could not have
been more so. On the occasion of my last visit I had to
wait, after making a special trip from Toronto, from eight
till ten o'clock at night to get a perfect Lodge, and then
I had to send into the highways and byways to seek for
Craftsmen. The Lodge seems to have fallen to pieces in its
work. There was no meeting in August, October, February,
March, April, and were it not for visitors there were only three
meetings in the year with enough members of the Lodge to
open. The Secretary's books are in a lamentable state, badly
kept, could not be worse — Craft records and official letters
lying about the desk, and not in one single instance spread on
the minutes, such as they are. I regret to write this, as I hold
in high esteem both the W. M. and the Secretary, but it would be
better if the charter were given back than that such a state
of affairs should continue. The hall is owned by the Lodge,
is valued at $700, and insured for $400. The furniture is
worth $150 and is uninsured. The assets are $850 and liabili-
ties $300. I felt much disheartened with my visit. Personal
difficulties have, I am afraid, crept into Lodge matters, and a
strong and bitter feeling has existed amongst some of the
brethren. There are only four or five of the brethren residing
in the village. Others live in the country, and do not attend,
and as a brother informs me hundreds of dollars of dues have
been lost to the Lodge in years past for want of prompt collec-
tion. The Lodge wants new life. I had a general talk over
matters with some of the old P. M.'s, and they promised that
matters would improve, but I have very grave doubts. I held
one of my Lodges of Instruction in this hall, but I am satisfied
that it was time and money thrown away, seed sown on pure
rock, with a gale of wind in the immediate vicinity.
Sharon Lodge, No. 97, Sharon : This Lodge has forty-four
members, average attendance being fifteen. The W. M. is an
excellent worker, accurate and uniform, gives the three
degrees, and has exemplified all. The Wardens' work is
weak, and that of the Deacons poor. The W. M. has been
handicapped with officers who would not attend to their work,
and all his efforts to bring them together for rehearsal have
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proved unavailing. The Secretary's books are very well kept,
and cash is promptly paid over and deposited in a chartered
bank. The hall is a poor one, but is at this writing being
enlarged and made suitable. The furniture is valued at $300 ;
insured for $200. The invested funds are $162 ; the amount
on books at date of my visit, $189; the assets, about $700 ;
liabilities, none. Of those in arrears, there are three over two
years, eight over three, five over four, four over five. The
W. M. is one of the best in the District, has executive ability,
and rules his Lodge well, but, except from the Secretary, can-
not get co-operation on the part of his officers.
Tuscan Lodge, No. 99, Newmarket : This Lodge has forty-
eight members ; the average attendance is twelve. The W. M.
can exemplify all the degrees, and is one of the best workers
outside of Toronto His Wardens' and Deacons' work is not
as accurate nor as uniform as it should be, but he has a live
membership, and is doing his part in the work of Masonry.
Some of the members are largely in arrear of dues, eight over
two years, four over four, and three over five, one being in
arrear for eleven years. The assets are $700, and the liabili-
ties nil. The hall is leased, is suitable, in good condition,
and the furniture is insured for $400. The Secretary's and
Treasurer's books are well kept. The prospects of the Lodge
are bright.
Union Lodge, No. 118, Schomberg : This Lodge has
twenty-nine members on its register ; average attendance,
eight. The W. M. can only work part of the E. A., and none
of the F. C. or M. M.; in fact he has done no work whatever.
The opening and closing in the three degrees is inaccurate,
and the Wardens' work is weak. The Lodge did not meet in
July, August, September, December, of 1886, or in January or
March, 1887. The Secretary's and Treasurer's books are
fairly kept, but the formula in the model minutes is not
followed. The accounts are audited and the cash is deposited
in a chartered bank. The offices of Secretary and Treasurer
are held by one brother, although so doing is not in conform-
ity with Sec. 1 of Con. relating to private Lodges. The hall
is owned by the Lodge, is worth $500, is insured for $300, is
suitable, in good condition, with furniture and jewels worth
$250, uninsured, and no inventory kept. The assets amount
to $83=5; liabilities nil. Dues are promptly collected ; arrears
about $20. Three years ago the Lodge was prosperous, but
in 1885 there was only one initiation, and none in 1886 or
1887. Returns were not made last December to Grand
Secretary. The Lodge Secretary claims the blanks were not
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sent by Grand Secretary, but I am satisfied the latter mailed
them, and that they shared the fate of two official letters of
my own, and were mislaid. My third letter, a registered one,
finally brought an answer. The outlook is not bright. The
W. M. and Secretary are overwhelmed with private business —
the former has a shop, school and farm to attend to, and the
Secretary has a very extensive medical practice — and conse-
quently Craft matters suffer. Circulars for meetings are not
issued regularly, although this, however, is hardly an excuse
for members not attending Lodge. The W. M. promises
better things, but I am afraid his enthusiasm will not hold out.
Strong personal magnetism is the only thing that can keep this
Lodge together.
Rising Sun Lodge, No. 129, Aurora: This Lodge has forty-
seven members on its register ; its average attendance is six-
teen. The W. M. and officers, elected June, 1886, are unable
to exemplify any portion of the work. The degrees have been
worked by P. Ms. The W. M., elected June, 1887, opens
and closes his Lodge in the three degrees, and works the
E. A., and will, without doubt, in a few weeks be able to give
the entire work. The Wardens' work is very good, indeed.
The Secretary's books are well kept and in good condition ;
the cash is promptly handed over by the Secretary to the
Treasurer and the funds deposited in a chartered bank. The
hall is owned by the Lodge, is suitable, and in good condition.
It is worth $3,000, and is insured for $1,500. The furniture
is valued at $200, on which there is no insurance, and no
inventory is kept. The number of members in arrear of dues
over one year is five, and over two years, three ; the total
arrears at time of visit were about $25. The assets of the
Lodge are $3,200, and liabilities $1,200. The Lodge was
represented at last meeting of Grand Lodge. My impression
is that this Lodge will make material improvement during the
coming year. The W. M. and Wardens, although only elected
a few weeks ago, are going to work in a most energetic man-
ner, so that within a very few months the Lodge will be well
worked, and a credit to the Craft.
Richardson Lodge No. 136, Stouffville : The Lodge has
thirty members on its Register. The average attendance is
seven. The W. M. opens and closes in the E. A., but does
not in the F. C. or M. M., and cannot exemplify any of the
degrees. He follows the example of his predecessor, who
could not give even the opening and closing. In fact the
work has not been given by the W. M. in this Lodge for
years. The W. M. who preceded the I. P. M. only occupied
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the chair on the night of installation, and could not utter
one line of the work. All these W. brethren were duly vouched
for when presented for installation, although it was known
that they were absolutely uninstructed even in the smallest
details. The Lodge was not represented at last Grand Lodge,
and the returns to the Grand Secretary have not been made
with anything like regularity. The Grand Lodge dues were
in the pocket of a former Secretary for over a year. The out-
look for the Lodge is very poor. The W. M. elect is a P. M.,
but not an accurate worker ; in fact he does not pretend to
give correct work. The officers for 1886-7 have never exem-
plified any part of the work, and except the late Secretary,
now J. W. elect, I do not think any more attention will be
paid in the future than in the past, My impression is that the
Lodge, as conducted for years, has been an injury to the
Craft, and any usefulness it may have had is gone forever.
This unfavourable impression has existed not only amongst
members of the Craft in the vicinity, but with the general pub-
lic. The Secretary's minute book is fairly well kept for the
past few months. The financial accounts are in a very unsat-
isfactory state, not caused, however, by the present Treasurer,
but by former Secretaries, who have retained the funds of the
Lodge and given no account of their disposal to the Treasurer
or the Lodge. The cash has not for ten years been handed
over with promptitude to the Treasurer. In some instances it
had never reached that officer. This year there has been no
work, consequently there has been but little cash to hand
over. Every Secretary for years has retained the funds, or
has not given an account of his stewardship. The books have
not been audited for some years, and the audits given in the
past are totally unreliable. The W. M. and officers inform
me that the funds of the Lodge have been appropriated by
former Secretaries, and that every effort to trace the matter up
and have the money refunded has proved unavailing. I
have paid two official visits to the Lodge, and have used
every exertion to cement matters ; but things were even in a
worse condition on the occasion of the second visit than at
the first. The Treasurer's books could not be found. They
were handed over to an audit committee, and that was the last
seen of them. The old cash books have also disappeared, and
I am informed by the W. M. and officers that it is not likely
they will ever turn up. The fact is, that the Lodge has
been pillaged for years, and an accurate and reliable audit
would reveal a state of affairs that the old officers, and some
of the new ones, dare not face. The books of fifteen years ago
show a record of Secretaries getting into business troubles
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with Lodge monies in their possession. These funds were
kept with the general cash of the brethren, and not separate
from the business account, hence heavy loss was entailed on
the Lodge. The members heretofore have been afraid to pay
in their dues, as it was known that the cash paid in would
never reach the Treasurer. Members who did attend would
not receive petitions from those desirous of membership, as
there was considerable doubt as to whether the fees would go
into the Lodge cash-box, or be retained by the Secretaries,
and still greater doubt as to whether the W. M. or any of the
officers could give the smallest portion of the work. In fact
this condition of matters was so well known outside of the
Lodge that good material would not come up. The hall is
leased, is suitable, in good condition ; the furniture is valued
at $150; is insured, but no inventory kept. Without visitors,
on many occasions, the Lodge could not be opened. There
have been only six meetings in the year. There was no
quorum in July, August, September and December, of '86, or
February or April of '87. Even on election night the attend-
ance was only seven. There are no brethren in arrears over
one year, as all who were have been suspended. The arrears,
at time of visit, were $90, the assets $250, liabilities nil.
There is no Lodge on the roll of any District in a worse con-
dition than this one. It would be a great blessing if the
warrant could possibly be withdrawn. Its retention is doing
positive harm to the Craft. The Secretary stated, and I
agreed with him, that to take fees from candidates, and give
them the initiation ceremonial, such as they could get in this
Lodge, is practically obtaining money under false pretences.
At a Masonic funeral service, held a few weeks ago, the im-
pressive ritual for the dead was given in such a manner that
turned the ceremony into a burlesque, and brought a blush to
the cheeks of the members of the Craft. A ten-year old
school boy could have given it with better effect. Its rendition
drew forth a cyclone of criticism from not only the Craft, but
from a large and respectable concourse of inhabitants who
were present. The installation of W. M. and officers did not
take place in June, an appeal against the election being now
before Grand Lodge.
Patterson Lodge, No. 265, Thornhill : This Lodge has
forty members on its register ; attendance averages ten. The
W. M. is unable to work any of the degrees, and cannot open
or close in the F. C. or M. M., in fact he knows nothing
whatever of the work, and was conveniently absent on the
occasion of my visit. The degrees have been worked by P.M.'s
whose powers of memorization do not keep pace with their
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zeal, consequently the work is disjointed and indifferent, re-
markable for its inaccuracy. The Wardens' work is very poor,
the Deacons' still worse. The Secretary, a P. M., keeps the
books just reasonably well, failing to enter the names of
officers, members or visitors in the minute book, relying on
the register book for records. The formula in the model
minutes is not followed. The hall is leased, is suitable, in
good condition, with poor entrance. The furniture is valued
at $300, is insured for $200, and no inventory is kept. The
longest period any member is in arrears is eighteen months.
Dues in arrear at time of visit $35. The fact is, dues have
been allowed to accumulate, and many dollars have been lost
to the Lodge from want of prompt collection. Members will
not attend. The assets are $500, the liabilities nil. It is
difficult to form an opinion as to the future of this Lodge.
The work is so poor that those who do exemplify, so emascu-
late it of all its beauty, the language falls like " a dull thud "
on the ear of the listener, and relief to the nerves only comes
when silence or some other order of business follows. The
Lodge is at a stand-still, and unles new life is instilled into it,
there can be little hope of recovery.
Robertson Lodge, No. 292, Nobleton : This Lodge has
thirty members on its register ; the average attendance is
fourteen. The W. M. opens and closes and exemplifies all.
He gave me the E. A. and F. C. and selected portions of the
M. M. It was very creditable work. The Secretary's and
Treasurer's books are in good condition, cash is promptly
handed over, but is not deposited in a bank or P. O. savings
bank. The hall is leased, is very unsuitable. The Lodge has
resolved to build a new hall, ground has been bought, and
tenders let for same. It will be ready for occupation in Nov-
ember. The furniture owned by the Lodge is worth $75 ;
uninsured. Of those in arrear there are seven over one year,
three over two and one over three. The invested funds are
$256, and the amount on the books at date of visit $72.
The assets are $328, the liabilities nil. The Lodge was not
represented at last meeting of Grand Lodge. The W. M. is
active and energetic, with his heart thoroughly in the work.
The prospects for the Lodge are fair.
Humber Lodge, No. 305, Weston : This Lodge has thirty-
six members on its register ; the average attendance is nine.
The W. M. opens and closes in all the degrees, and exempli-
fies the E. A. and F. C. fairly. His S. W. and Deacons were
conveniently absent on the occasion of my second visit. His
J. W. is only an average worker ; none of the others can do
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the work. The Secretary's books would be all right if the
formula was followed. The Treasurer's books are only
passable. The cash is promptly paid over. The hall is a
leased one, suitable, in excellent condition, comfortably fur-
nished, and is used by an Oddfellows' Lodge, who are owners
of the hall. The furniture of the Lodge is valued at $100 ; is
uninsured. The total arrears of dues at date of visit were
$75, one member being in arrear for over four and two over
two years. The assets are $250 ; liabilities nil. The outlook
for this Lodge is poor. It seems to have outlived its useful-
ness. The W. M. is anxious and willing, but nearly all the
officers are careless. The attendance is poor, and I do not
think it will improve. As the suburban villages and towns
become more populous, the interest may revive, but it will be
in the distant future.
Blackwood Lodge, No. 311, Woodbridge : There are forty
members on the register ; the average attendance, eight. The
W. M. opens and closes in the three degrees, and works E. A.
fairly well, and the F. C passably. He does not work the
M. M. The Wardens' work is under the average. The
Secretary does not follow the formula, and the entries are
irregular ; still, the books are fairly kept, and the Secretary
promises to make the necessary improvements. The hall is
leased, is not suitable, and in poor condition. The furniture
is worth $150, is insured for $100, but no inventory is kept.
At my first visit in May there were six brethren in arrear of
dues, one over three years, and two over four. The assets are
$200, the liabilities nil. The prospects of the Lodge are
brightening. By the removal of a manufacturing concern
from Woodbridge to Toronto, four years ago, the attendance
fell off very considerably, and for a time all efforts to revive
the interest in the Craft seemed futile, but of late the W. M.
has striven to create new life, and negotiations are in progress
for the purchase of a new hall, a building that cost $2,000
having been offered to the Lodge for $800, and it is to be
hoped that headway will be made this coming year.
Georgina Lodge, No. 343, Sutton : This Lodge has forty-
nine members on its register, with an average attendance of
thirteen. The W. M. has not exemplified any of the work,
and his opening and closing of the degrees was away under
the average. He gave for me a selected portion of the E. A.
indifferently. The Wardens' work is below the average, that
of the Deacons very poor. The books of both the Secretary
and Treasurer are thoroughly well kept, cash is promptly paid
over, but not deposited in a bank. The hall is leased, is
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small, but suitable. The furniture is valued at $400, and is
insured for $200, and an inventory is kept outside of the
Lodge room. The amount on the books at date of visit was
$100. There is one member in arrear over one year, and
seven over four. . The assets are $400, liabilities nil The
newly-elected W. M. is a P. M.. and the prospects of the
Lodge are fair.
Mimico Lodge, No. 369, Lambton Mills : This Lodge has
fifty-eight members on its register ; the average attendance,
fifteen. The W. M. does his work in a highly creditable
manner. He can exemplify the entire work, and gave for me
selected portions of all the degrees. His Wardens' and
Deacons' work is the best outside of the city Lodges. Indeed,
I was agreeably surprised, and felt that the Lodge of Instruc-
tion held in Lambton had borne good fruit. The Secretary's
books are in excellent condition ; the Treasurer's fair. The
cash is promptly paid over and deposited in a chartered bank.
The hail is a new one, well appointed, convenient and suitable ;
is worth $1,600, and insured for $1,000 ; the furniture is worth
$400, and is insured. The longest period any member is in
arrears is two years and a-half ; the total arrears at date of last
visitation were $108. The assets are $2,108; liabilities nil.
This Lodge is making steady progress, although the attend-
ance might be better. The W. M. is a zealous Mason, with a
determined purpose to bring his Lodge to the front rank.
This Lodge is one of the best outside the city of Toronto.
Ionic Lodge, No. 229, Brampton : This Lodge has eighty-
one members on its register; the average attendance is seven-
teen. The work of the W. M. is not even ordinary average.
He can exemplify the E. A. but very indifferently, and does
not attempt the F. C. or M M. The work of the Lodge is
not at all close work. The S. W. is an excellent officer. I
was very much Klisappointed on the occasion of my second
visit. The close examination of candidates for advancement
is a redeeming feature in this Lodge. Some of the P. Ms. are
excellent workers. The Secretary's and Treasurer's books are
in good condition, exceedingly well kept ; the cash is paid
over promptly and deposited in a chartered bank. The hall
is leased, is suitable, in first-class order, and the furniture,
which is handsome, is worth $700, and insured for $400. No
inventory of it, however, is kept. The total arrears of dues at
time of visit were $205 ; one brother is behind eight years,
owing $32 ; five over three years, three over four years, and
two over two years. I have pointed out repeatedly to the
Lodge the necessity of either collecting the dues or suspend-
ing such brethren, but the Lodge evidently has a reluctance
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to such action. The assets are about $1,000; liabilities,
nominal. The outlook, however, for the Lodge ought to be
good, but success is impeded when the W. M. has not enough
interest in his Lodge to get up the work. To be successful
those who are advanced should be skilled. The officers do
not rehearse the work, and therefore, although every facility
and appointment are perfect in the Lodge room, still the
interest and impressiveness are lost when crudeness,
inaccuracy and looseness are the distinguishing characteristics.
P. Ms. whom I know to be excellent ritualists, tell me that
Ionic has been one of the best Lodges in the District, and I
myself have seen very fair work by a P. M., but the record has
been broken, and the Lodge has evidently slipped so far back
that it will require considerable exertion to put it into shape
again as a model Lodge for exemplification.
River Park Lodge, No. 356, Streetsville : This Lodge has
sixty-three members, with an average attendance of only nine.
The W. M. exemplifies the E. A., but it is not average work ;
he does not give the F. C. or M. M. The Wardens' and
Deacons' work is poor. The opening and closing in the
degrees was very weak. The books of the Secretary and
Treasurer are in good condition ; funds are handed over
promptly and deposited in a bank. The hall is leased from
the Oddfellows, and is suitable. The Masonic furniture is
worth $200, but is not insured. An inventory is kept. The
amount on books at date of visit was $60. There are six in
arrear over two years, one over four. The assets are about
$300, liabilities nil. This Lodge has not made any progress
for a long time, and the outlook does not seem to me to be
bright. Any work that has offered for years has been done by
the P. Ms., especially by one from the Tenth District. The
W. M. and officers never meet for rehearsal, the regular meet-
ings are poorly attended, and the interest in craft matters
seems to be at a standstill. I do not see much chance for
revival, unless the officers take the time and trouble to get up
the work.
Zeredatha Lodge, No. 220, Uxbridge : This Lodge has a
membership of sixty, with an average attendance of sixteen.
The W. M. opens and closes fairly well, and gives the E. A.
and F. C with over average correctness, but does not under-
take the M. M., which has been given by the P. Ms. The
Wardens' work is average, that of the Deacons poor. The
books of the Secretary and Treasurer are in good condition,
the cash promptly paid over, but not deposited in any bank.
The hall is leased and not suitable. The Lodge has leased
rooms in a new building, which cannot be considered com-
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fortable. The furniture is valued at $800 ; insured for $500,
and an inventory is kept. There are no members in arrear
over one year. The amount on the books at date of visit was
$39.50. The assets about $800, liabilities nil. The prospects
of the Lodge are favorable.
York Lodge, No. 156, Eglington : There are eighty-three
members on the Register ; the average attendance is fifteen.
The W. M. works the E. A. fairly well, and initiated one
candidate at my second visit, and as there was no candidate
for advancement he exemplified selected portions of the F. C
and M. M. The work was above the average. The W. M.
and Wardens evince a strong interest in the work ; that of the
Wardens was average work. The Secretary's books are all
exceedingly well kept. The Treasurer's books are all in
good condition. The funds are deposited in a chartered
bank. The hall is leased, is suitable, in first-rate condition ;
the furniture is valued at $750 and is insured for $500 in the
Western Insurance Company. The longest period any brother
is in arrears is five years The assets are $883, and the
liabilities are $190. As to the future of the Lodge, it should
be stated that the Lodge has overcome almost insurmountable
difficulties, caused by a total loss by fire, and by many of the
old members leaving for other parts of the country. Care and
economy have been exercised, and the Lodge expenses have
been reduced to a minimum. This Lodge is situated two and
a-half miles from Toronto. I have had to call the attention
of the W. M. to the fact that his jurisdiction on the south and
west extended only half way to the nearest lodge room, viz. :
Ashlar and Occident. My attention had been called to the
fact that candidates were being ballotted for in York who
reside within the jurisdiction of Occident and Ashlar ; hence
my action.
Brougham Union Lodge, No. 269,Brougham : This Lodge can-
not be called a progressive one. There are forty-one members on
its register, and the average attendance is only ten, The W.
M. can only exemplify the E. A., and the opening and closing
in the degrees by himself and Wardens was far from passable
work. His Deacons know nothing of their work. The Sec-
retary's books are in excellent condition, well kept and a
credit to the Lodge. The Treasurer's book consisted of a
small pass book with entries of cash for Secretary. The hall
is leased, is suitable, and in good condition. The furniture is
valued at $250, and is insured in the City of London Company
for $200. The longest period any brother is in arrear is two
*years. The assets are $400, including $100 in cash, which I
was /surprised to hear was invested in a promissory note,
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endorsed by the Treasurer. I have doubts as to the future of
this Lodge. The brethren live at long distances from
Brougham, and many seem desirious of moving the Lodge to
Claremont, on the C. P. R. A number of brethren live at
Pickering, six miles south of Brougham Lodge ; located as it is,
I could not see my way clear to recommend a dispensation
for a new Lodge at Pickering. The W. M. of Brougham is a
willing craftsman, but has no encouragement in his work.
New energy will have to be created by the officers or some
change made in order to revive the interest in the Lodge.
Under the present circumstances the prospects of improvement
are dim.
Brock Lodge, No. 354, Cannington : This Lodge has
thirty-six members on its register, the average attendance is .
fifteen. The W. M., a P. M., is an average worker, opens and
closes with tolerable correctness in the three degrees, and
exemplified for me selected portions of all. He has given all
the work. The Wardens are not accurate, and the Deacons
not posted. The Secretary's and Treasurer's books are in
good order ; the former does not follow the formula. The
hall is leased, is a new one, very conveniently and comfortably
furnished. The furniture is worth $300, and is insured for
$200, but no inventory is kept. The funds are deposited in a
chartered bank. The arrears at date of last visit, in May, were
$119. Many brethren in arrear four or five years were read
out, and suspended in June. The assets are $450, liabilities
nil. The outlook is fair. The W. M. is a busy man, with lots
of energy, and possesses all the qualifications, and with the I.
P. M. takes an interest in Craft work. This Lodge has
suffered like others from a former Secretary handling Lodge
funds for private business, collecting dues and forgetting to
pay them over to the Treasurer. It is decidedly inconvenient
for a Lodge to have a Secretary with a short memory.
SUGGESTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFICERS.
The statements given in this report indicate the work done
in the Lodges, its quality with the condition of Lodge records.
In every Lodge at my request the W. M. and officers opened
and closed in the three degrees. If they had candidates they
exemplified the work ; if they had not they exemplified
selected portions. Where the W. M. stated that he was unable
to open and close his Lodge in the three degrees, or exemplify
any, I have not asked the work to be done, but have given the
necessary instructions and exemplification. As the suggestions
made to the Lodges at my visits were in many cases of a
similiar character, to avoid repetition I have not appended
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them to the individual Lodge reports. These suggestions
were as follows : To the W. M.'s I showed that without
frequent rehearsal with the officers it is impossible to exem-
plify the work in a satisfactory manner ; that an hour a week
spent together in the Lodge room would in a few months give
a smoothness, uniformity and correctness to the work that
would not only be creditable to the Lodge, but would intere t
the members, and create an impressiveness amongst the in-
itiates that would harmonize with the solemn character of the
ceremonial. To Wardens and Deacons I impressed that
regular attendance was indispensable, that it was unfair to W.
Ms. to handicap them by absence, for without the co-operation
of both Wardens and Deacons the entire intellectual machinery
of the Lodge was thrown out of gear, the work impeded, and
perfect exemplification was impossible. In Lodges outside of
Toronto I found the attendance of Wardens and Deacons
very poor indeed. To the Secretaries I recommended that
the formula of the Model minutes should be followed, so that
the monthly records of the Craft might be accurate and uni-
form ; that the list of officers, members and visitors should be
given in the minutes, so that the register book may not be the
only book recording these particulars ; that the list of officers
in each degree exemplified should be entered, and that in all
the degrees the names of the W. Ms. or P. Ms. who exemplify,
should be given ; that the minutes be written in ink and not
in pencil ; that a rough or draft minute book should be kept
so that the regular minute book may be a sample of decent
penmanship ; and further, that all cash paid into the Secretary
must be promptly paid over to the Treasurer, and not kept for
months in the hands of the Secretary, as in the case of
Stevenson Lodge, and that of Brock Lodge, and also one or
two other cases. Where I found that promptness was not a
distinguishing characteristic, I personally instructed the
Secretaries that any failure in the future to pay over funds
would compel the W. Ms. to take prompt means in dealing
with those who so far forgot to discharge the duties of their
offices with fidelity. I called attention to the fact that a large
amount of dues was lost from want of prompt collection, and
that before the close of every year brethren should be notified
of the amount due the Lodge, and that in the month of Novem-
ber in each year a correct list of all brethren in arrear should
be handed to the W. M. to be dealt with as required by the
constitution. The Treasurers I called attention to the neces-
sity of keeping accounts in a business-like manner, balancing
books punctually at the proper time for audit, and where con-
venient depositing funds to the credit of the W. M. and
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Treasurer in a chartered bank, or a P. O. savings bank, and
not as I found in the case of Brougham lending the Lodge
money out on a promissory note, which however safe, was a
must irregular and inadvisable way of holding Lodge funds.
DEATHS.
I have to record with regret the death of R. W. Bro. Joshua
G. Burns, P. D. U. G. M. of this District, and a member of
the Board of General Purposes of Grand Lodge. He died
after a brief illness on the 28th May, 1887. The R. W. Bro.
was a Craftsman of many years standing, a P. M. of Stevenson,
Zetland, Orient and Mimico Lodges, a brother whose soul was
in the work, and whose untiring zeal contributed much to the
success of Masonry in Canada. He will be sadly missed from
our Lodge gatherings, for no Craftsman who has passed away
for years, ever did the same amount of work, not only in his
own Lodges, but in all the principal Lodges in this District.
I have also to record the death of W. Bro. Milner, of Ionic
Lodge, No. 229, Brampton; W. Bro. Wm. Norris, of York
Lodge, No. 156, Eglinton, both zealous Masons, who contribu-
ted much to the prosperity of the Craft in their respective
localities.
INFRINGEMENT OF JURISDICTION.
On October 18th, 1886, I reported to the M. W. the Grand
Master that a Mr. William Barrett, a resident of Toronto, had
been initiated in St. Charles Lodge, No. 44, Montreal, Grand
Registry of Quebec, such action being an infringement of
jurisdiction. The matter having been adjusted to the satisfac-
tion of the G. M. of this Grand Lodge, I was directed to ac-
cept Mr. W. Barrett as an E. A. and give him the F. C. and
M. M. if he could obtain admission to one of our Lodges.
Mr. Barrett, being a worthy man, who had acted under a
misapprehension, was balloted for and accepted in Mimico
Lodge, No. 369, and in due course received his degrees.
DISPENSATIONS GRANTED.
I have granted the following Lodges dispensations to wear
Masonic clothing at conversaziones : — Zetland, No. 326, 7th
January, 1887; St. John's, No. 75, 28th January, 1887;
York, No. 156, 1st February, 1887; St. George's, No. 367, 7th
February, 1887 ; Alpha, No. 384, 10th February, 1887 ; Orient,
No. 329, 23rd February, 1887 ; Stevenson, No. 218, 25th
March, 1887; Doric, No. 316, 21st April, 1887; King
Solomon, No. 22, 6th May, 1887.
STATISTICAL RETURNS.
In this District there are sixteen W. Ms. who exemplify all
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the work, six who give the E. A. and F. C, nine who give only
the E. A. and four who do not exemplify any part of the work.
There are twenty-one Lodge rooms leased at rentals varying
from $50 a year to $200, and six Lodge rooms owned by the
Craft, the latter . valued at about $13,000, and insured for
about $8,000. The value of the furniture in all the Lodge
rooms is about $19,000; insured for about $11,000. The
assets of all the Lodges are about $50,000, and the liabilities
about $4,000, and thearrears of dues over one year about $2,000.
The arrears over one year, prior to December last, would be
about $4,000, so that my efforts to reduce the amount during
the year have been partially successful. I also urged the
necessity of seeing that the Lodge buildings, if owned, and the
furniture should be insured and an inventory of the furniture
kept outside the Lodge room.
THE WORK OF RELIEF.
Although the work of the General Boards of Relief in this
District does not come directly under the supervision of the
D. D. G. M., I have great pleasure in testifying to the excellent
work done by the Toronto Board, and the studied care and
economy used in the disposal of the funds subscribed by the
Lodges in Toronto and granted by Grand Lodge. The work
of relief has been materially aided by the affiliation of the
Toronto Board with the General Board of Relief of the United
States and Canada, for by adopting the rules and the rigid
means of examination laid down by the General Association,
assisted by the warning circulars issued monthly from the
head office at Baltimore, containing accurate descriptions of
Masonic tramps and others unworthy of assistance, hundreds
of dollars have been saved to the Craft in this District. Ex-
perience has shown that in Toronto eight out of every ten
applying for assistance are unworthy. In every case where
assistance has been solicited the wires have been used all over
the continent, and with good effect, the rule being wire first,
where possible, if not, give limited assistance and use the post.
Cases have been cited where a wire has saved an expenditure
in relief of many dollars. The cost of affiliation to the
General Association is trifling, being one cent per capita, so
that if Grand Lodge affiliated at a cost of $191, every Lodge
in the jurisdiction would receive a warning circular. Toronto
Board and the General Association have requested me to sug-
gest the affiliation of Grand Lodge to the General Association.
In the United States the results for good have been marvel-
lous, over two hundred frauds having been detected last year.
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IN CONCLUSION.
It is gratifying for me to state that my visits to the Lodges
seem to have given general satisfaction. This is the first year,
with one exception, for twelve years that all the Lodges have
been visited by a D. D. G. M., and the first occasion since
Grand Lodge was founded that all the Lodges have been
visited twice. Although in many cases I had to express my
opinions on the work and conduct of lodges sharply and
freely, my views were accepted in a kindly and fraternal spirit,
the W. M.'s feeling that the admonition was necessary, that
they had justly deserved the criticism given, and promising
that in the future like faithful Craftsmen they would endeavour
to profit by the advice, and co-operate with one another in
their respective lodges in rendering the duties of their offices
in a manner that would not only be a credit to the district,
but to the Craft in this jurisdiction. I trust that my efforts
may commend themselves to you, M. W. Sir, the officers and
members of Grand Lodge.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
J. Ross Robertson,
D. D. G. J/., Toronto District No. 11.
Toronto, 1st July, 18S7.
ONTARIO DISTRICT NO. 12.
To tJie Most Worshipful the Grand Master, and the Grand
Lodge A. F. 6° A. M. of Canada.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — I have the
pleasure to report that the condition of Masonry in the
Twelfth Masonic District is in most respects all that can be
expected in a district of such a rival character as is this district.
That my first act upon entering upon the discharge of the
duties and responsibilities of D. D. G. M., was to appoint VV.
Bro. A. L. Rundle, of Cedar Lodge, Oshawa, District
Secretary. His appointment to that important office has
given general satisfaction to the Craft, and to his valuable
assistance rendered to me in the discharge of the duties of
my office, I am indebted.
That I have not been called upon during my term of office
to give any decisions in any matters of dispute either among
members or between any Lodge and its members; this evin-
cing, if from no other cause, the harmonies and fraternal
workings and feelings of the Craft throughout the district.
That I regret my inability to visit every Lodge in the
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district, but I must say that the Lodges I visited are working
with a great deal of uniformity, (much more so than I expected),
all owing no doubt to the energy and skill of my predecessors
in this onerous office. Any Lodge that I found was not
strictly conforming to the ritual and constitution, I instructed
them to the best of my skill and ability and I am pleased to
state that the brethren expressed themselves anxious to do
correctly which certainly made it pleasant to impart instruction.
That I have issued during the year two dispensations for the
brethren to appear in public clothed as Masons, to attend
Divine Service on the Festival of St. John the Evangelist ;
one to Spry Lodge, Fenelon Falls ; and the other to Peterboro'
Lodge, Peterboro'.
That the brethren throughout the District are desirous that
St. John's Lodge, Cobourg, should again be placed in this
District, and from representations made to me by the brethren
of St. John's Lodge, Cobourg, but of which I could not take
official cognizance, I am led to believe they are equally
desirous of being placed in this District, and I deem it my duty
in making my report to you to recommend that St. John's
Lodge, of Cobourg, be again placed in this District.
That I received from brethren in and around Pickering
Village, a petition for a dispensation from the M. W. Grand
Master for them to meet as a Regular Lodge, but for some
reason the dispensation has not been granted to them. At
the time I recommended the petition I considered the matter
and concluded in the interest of Masonry, a Lodge in Picker-
ing Village would be beneficial and useful, and I say I have
not had any reason for changing my former conclusion, and
would now recommend that a dispensation be issued to them.
That I recommend to the brethren in this District, through
this report, the advisability and desirability, in the interest of
the Craft, that my successors should be elected from alternate
parts of the District, and thus making sure that none of the
Lodges will be more than two years without having been
visited by the D. D. G. M.
That from reports on the condition of Masonry in each
Lodge, which have been at my request sent to me from most
of the Lodges in the District — although I regret that some of
the Lodges did not send any report — -I can safely say that
Masonry in this District is in a flourishing condition and
making steady progress. The Lodges are mostly presided
over by competent and courteous W. Masters.
That I was pleased to confirm the establishment of a Board
of Relief for the jurisdiction of the Lodges in Oshawa, and
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that the By-laws of the same now await the approval of the
M. W. Grand Master.
In conclusion I wish to thank the brethren for the kindness
and courtesy shown to me by them, and as I am not a candi-
date for the D. 1). G. Mastership, I bespeak for my successor
the same kindness always extended to me.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
Robert McCaw,
D. />. G. M. Ontario District, No. 12.
Oshawa. July 7th. 1887.
PRINCE EDWARD DISTRICT No. 13.
To the M. W. the Grand Master and Members of the Grand
Lodge of Canada.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — In accordance
with established custom, I have the honor to submit the
following as a report of the condition of Masonry in this
district :
In consequence of impaired health I was prevented from
visiting, as I much desired, each Lodge in my District ;
however, I succeeded in visiting such as heretofore had been
unvisited by the majority of my predecessors, and it affords
me pleasure to state that, generally speaking, the Brethren are
most zealous and the Lodges prosperous. Those unvisited
by me I have learned from reliable sources, are also main-
taining their usual good standing.
On 1 8th January, I had the honor to assist Right Wor. D. G.
M. Richard T. Walkem, Q. C, in consecrating and dedicating
Craig Lodge No. 401, Deseronto. Brothers Dr. G. W.
Faulkner, W. M., Sterling Lodge No. 69 ; Dr. J. S. Sprague,
Treasurer, No. 69 ; Albert Chard P. M. and Conley, of No. 69,
together with Bro. Capt. Watters and two other representatives
from the several Belleville Lodges accompanied me. In conse-
quence of severe storms and the consequent delay of trains our
party was subjected to much exposure and disappointment at
Deseronto Junction, where hotel accommodation was wanting.
We were compelled to seek shelter in the station and on hard
seats from mid-night until morning we took our fitful slumbers.
From such exposure and unusual irregularities in rest at a time
when I was much indisposed I date the unfavorable condition
of my health
December 27th, I assisted Dr. Loomis, (P.D.D.G.M., Pr.
Ed. District,) in installing officers of Madoc Lodge No. 48.
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I might here state this Lodge has been unusually prosperous
during the past six months.
On 4th July, I installed the officers of Consecon Lodge
No. 50 ; a large number of prominent Masons from Frank-
foid and Trenton accompanied me, a special train having
been secured by Wor. Bros. Dench and Weddell. Our
Consecon Brethren entertained us most magnificently and
after our labors we sat down to an oyster supper, a fine spread,
and hereafter I will accord praise to our co-workers in their
entertainments.
Lake Lodge of Ameliasburg, has announced a demon-
stration on 24th June, at Rednersville, proceeds to aid in the
building of a Masonic Hall at Ameliasburgh.
The following deaths have been reported to me, viz. : Bros.
Jos. Caverley (not buried with Masonic honors), Madoc Lodge ;
Matthew German Vandervoort and — Hines, of Stirling Lodge,
No. 69 ; G. W. Frederick, of Moira Lodge, Belleville, No. 1 1 ;
W. Jeffs, Trenton Lodge ; and Edward Atchkinson, Campbell-
ford Lodge, No. 126.
During the year I granted five dispensations for the follow-
ing purposes : Quinte Lodge — to hold a Masonic dinner ;
Colborne Lodge — to install officers on other day than 27th
Dec, 1886; Consecon Lodge, No. 50 — to install officers on
4th Feb., 1887 ; Lake Lodge — to hold a demonstration at
Rednersville, June 24th, 1887, and at the same to appear in
public clothed as Masons ; Madoc Lodge — to appear in public
clothed as Masons for the purpose of attending Divine Service.
My esteemed and worthy predecessor, R. W. Bro. Longmore,
gave such a detailed description of our District and its many
and widely separated Lodges, that I would but repeat his
statements were I to describe our Lodges and their work.
To the District Secretary, Brother Sprague, Stirling, I am
much indebted for many favors, who most materially assisted
me in very extensive correspondence. From the Masters, in
every instance, I have received the most courteous receptions
and treatment. The brethren have given me a grand welcome
and rendered me valuable assistance in the discharge of my
duties.
In conclusion, I thank the fraternity of the District for their
kindness, and I shall always remember the many friendly
greetings I have received from them, and the kindness shown
me by Grand Lodge.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
James Tulloch,
D. D. G. M. Prince Edward District., No. rj.
Stirling, Ont., June 20th, 1887.
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FRONTENAC DISTRICT No. 14.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Canada.
M. W. Sir and Brethren, — I have the honor to submit
the following report on the condition of Masonry in the
Fourteenth District during the first year of its existence :
This District was formed by taking ten lodges from the
western limit of the old St. Lawrence District and grouping
them with eight lodges taken from the eastern boundary of
the old Prince Edward District.
As it comprises only eighteen Lodges it may be said to be
small, yet it is large as regards territory, covering an area of
nearly 3,000 square miles. I have visited with ease all the
Lodges in my District once, except two which are dormant.
Several of them I have visited twice. My experience justifies
me in saying that there is no reason why every Lodge in this
District should not receive at least one visit from the
D. D. G. M. in the year. In my judgment, the committee to
whom was entrusted the important duty of redistributing the
Districts, performed their allotted task in a perfectly satisfac-
tory manner as far as this District is concerned. The longer
its limits remain as now laid down, the more apparent will
this become, and the greater will be the advantage to the
Lodges. I therefore trust that the Grand Lodge, as far as is
consistent with the welfare of Masonry throughout her juris-
diction, may be pleased to allow our present boundaries to
remain.
On account of this being a new District, and in compliance
with suggestions given in the " Report of the Board on the
Condition of Masonry," last year, as to what information the
annual writings of the D. D. G Ms. should comprise, I am
led to give a separate report for each Lodge. The Worship-
ful Master and Secretary respectively mentioned were those
in office at the time of my visit.
All my official visits, with one exception, have been made at
regular meetings. Between two and three weeks before visit-
ing any Lodge I wrote to the W. Master, advising him that I
intended to pay his Lodge an official visit on the evening of
the next regular communication. In every instance, I am glad
to say, the W. Master had timely notice of my visit given to
the members of his Lodge. Wherever the attendance appears
small on the occasion of my visit, it is in no wise due to the
want of sufficient and timely notice thereof.
Lome Lodge, No. 404 : Meets at Tamworth on the third
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Tuesday of every month. James M. Smith, W. M., Tamworth ;
James Aylsworth, Secretary, Tamworth. The weather was
fair when I visited this Lodge on the 19th October, 1886. On
the register were one honorary and thirty-six ordinary mem-
bers ; total, thirty-seven. Members present, twenty ; visitors
present, four. The first degree was conferred by the VV. M. in
a very creditable manner. The S. W., Bro. G. W. Richardson,
is exceptionally well skilled. With few exceptions the work of
the subordinate officers was well done. This is the only
Lodge in the District in which I could not be vouched for. I
was therefore subjected to an examination before a Board of
Trial. The Board's examination was thorough and searching.
During the year the W. M. has conferred the 1st, 2nd and 3rd
degrees. Cash received by Secretary is promptly paid over to
Treasurer. The hall is leased by the Lodge ; in good condi-
tion and suitable. The furniture is owned by the Lodge ;
valued at $250, and insured for $150. Inventory of furniture
is kept. Meetings called since July 15th, 1886 — twelve
regular and one emergent; meetings held since July 15th,
1886 — eleven regular and one emergent ; average attendance,
fifteen. I have regularly received a copy of the summonses.
Dues per year, $2.50. Members in arrear over three years,
two ; longest period any member is in arrear, four years ;
total arrears, June nth, 1887, $36.30. Assets, $307.48;
liabilities, $45.40. Lodge was represented at last meeting of
Grand Lodge by proxy. Secretary's opinion as to future
prosperity of Lodge : " Every appearance and prospect of
grand future as a country Lodge." This is the youngest
Lodge in this District. The officers are bright and zealous
Masons, and manifest a warm interest in their own Lodge, as
well as in the welfare of the District at large.
Albion Lodge, No. 109 : Meets at Harrowsmith on Friday
on or before each full moon. Bert. P. Day, W.M., Harrowsmith ;
James Cooke, Secretary, Harrowsmith. The weather was
fair when I visited this Lodge, on 5th November, 1886. On
the register were one honorary and fifty-one ordinary mem-
bers ; total, fifty-two ; members present, twenty-six, two of
these being P. Ms.; visitors present, three. The first degree
was correctly and ably conferred by the W. M. The work of
the subordinate officers was fairly well done. The W. M. has
conferred four E. A., seven F. C. and six M. M. degrees in
year. Cash received by Secretary is promptly paid over to
Treasurer. A suitable hall, valued at $800, is owned by the
Lodge. Furniture, valued at $200, is owned by the Lodge.
No inventory of furniture is kept. Both hall and furniture are
uninsured. Meetings called since July 15th, 1886, twelve
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regular ; meetings held, eleven ; average attendance, twenty.
I received copy of summonses regularly. Dues per year, $2.
Members in arrear over one year, three ; ovec two, four; over
three, three ; over four, four — which is the longest period any
member is in arrears; total arrears, 4th June, 1887, $72.26.
Assets, $410. Lodge was directly represented at last meeting
of Grand Lodge. The Secretary expresses no opinion as to
future prosperity of the Lodge ; however, I consider the out-
look fair and encouraging. It is three years since a D.D.G.M.
visited this Lodge.
Simpson Lodge, No, 157 : Meets at Newboro, on Tuesday
on or before full moon. John R. Dargavel, W. M., Elgin ;
Joseph H. Butler, Secretary, Newboro. Weather was un-
favorable and roads were in bad condition when I visited this
Lodge, on November 9th, 1886. Members on register, three
honorary and fifty-seven ordinary ; total, sixty. Members
present, thirteen, two of these being P. Ms.; visitors present,
four, among whom was Wor. Bro. W. Newlands, P.M. Minden
Lodge, No. 253. The W. M. conferred the first degree, as
well as opened and closed the Lodge in the several degrees.
Although I had to make corrections throughout the ceremony,
the work on the whole was well done. One of the P. Ms.
who was present — R. Wor. Bro. R. H. Preston, P. D.D.G.M.
— assured me that in general the work was far better done by
the W. M. On this evening his J. W. and some other officers
were absent. From July 15th, 1886, to June 22nd, 1887, the
W. M. has conferred twenty-three degrees, viz.: nine E. A.,
seven F. C., and seven M. M. This is by far the largest
amount of work done by any Lodge in this District. Cash
received by Secretary is promptly paid over to Treasurer. A
hall, well appointed in every respect and valued at $500, is
owned by the Lodge, as also is the furniture, which is valued
at $375- Both building and furniture are insured, but no
inventory is kept of the latter. Meetings called since July
15th, 1886 : regular, thirteen ; emergent, one; total, fourteen.
Meetings held since same date : regular, thirteen ; emergent,
one ; total, fourteen. Average attendance, twenty. I received
summonses for three meetings. Dues per year, $2. Mem-
bers in arrear over one year, eight ; over two, six ; over five,
three ; longest period any member is in arrears, five years ;
total arrears, assets and liabilities have not been submitted to
me in Secretary's report. Lodge was not represented at last
meeting of Grand Ledge. Secretary's opinion as to future
prosperity of Lodge is briefly expressed thus: "Good." I
may add that this Ledge has long enjoyed the reputation of
doing fhst-clats work. Under its present active and pains-
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taking VV. M., the Lodge cannot but occupy a foremost place
among the Lodges in this District.
Prince Arthur Lodge, No. 228 : Meets at Odessa on
Monday, on or after full moon, W. M. McDonald, W. M.,
Westbrook ; John A. McKay, Secretary, Odessa. Weather
was fine when I visited this Lodge on the 15th November,
1886. Members on register forty-six (all ordinary); members
present, sixteen, one of these being a P. M. ; visitors present,
sixteen, among whom were R. W. Bro. Waddington, P. D. D.
G. M. ; W. Bro. A. LeRicheux, W. M., and Bro. Newlands,
P. M., Minden, 253, and VV. Bro. W. H. Godwin, Hiram
Lodge, 342. The third degree was conferred by the W. M.,
who, I regret to say, manifested a very imperfect knowledge of
the work, nor were the subordinate officers any better skilled.
However, it affords me great pleasure to state that the VV. M.
and all his officers were not only willing but anxious to learn
the correct work. In open Lodge and privately they expressed
their appreciation of the instructions given them at this time.
Cash received by Secretary is promptly paid to Treasurer.
A suitable hall is leased by the Lodge. Furniture valued at
$550 is owned by the Lodge; inventory of same is kept by
Secretary ; no insurance on furniture. Degrees conferred in
year by W. M.: two E. A., two F. C, two M. M. ; restorations,
one ; suspension N. P. D., three ; meetings called and held
since July 15th, 1886, thirteen regular; average attendance,
twelve ; dues per year, $2.00. I received summonses for three
meetings. Members in arrear over one year, seven ; longest
period any member is in arrears is eighteen months. Total
arrears, June 16th, 1887, $26.86; assets, $589.86 ; liabilities,
$15.50. Lodge was represented by proxy at last meeting of
Grand Lodge. Secretary's opinion as to future prosperity of
Lodge, " fair ; I think our Lodge is looking up ; officers do-
ing all they can to get the Lodge in good working condition."
Leeds Lodge, No. 201 : Meets at Gananoque on first Tuesday
on or before full moon. J. C. Ross, W. M., Gananoque ;
James Haywood, Secretary, Gananoque. Weather was fair
when I visited this Lodge on the 7th December, 1886.
Members on register, sixty-nine, all ordinary ; members
present, twenty-five, three of those being P. Ms., among whom
was V. W. Bro. Ormiston ; visitors present, three. The
officers for the year were elected on this occasion. As there
was no other work the W. M. opened and closed the Lodge in
the several degrees. This, with a few exceptions was well and
correctly done. The W. M. has worked since July 15th, 1886,
three first and two second degrees. Degrees conferred in year,
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5, viz : — Three E. A. and two F. C. A commodious and
comfortable hall is leased by the Lodge. Furniture valued at
$894 is owned by the Lodge and insured for $600 ; Secretary
keeps inventory of same. Meetings called since July 15, 1886,
regular, six ; emergent, one ; total, seven. Meetings held
since said date : regular, twelve ; emergent, one ; total,
thirteen ; average attendance, twelve. I received copy of
summonses for seven meetings. This Lodge has not, unless
there was work to be done, issued summonses to the members ;
this course has been pursued in order to save the cost of post-
age and printing. I am strongly of the opinion that, in the
long run, it will turn out to be mistakened economy, and can-
not but operate severely against large attendances. Dues per
year, $3.00. Members in arrears over one year, twelve ; over
two, twelve ; over three, two ; longest period any member is
in arrears, three and a-half years ; total arrears, June 10th,
1887, $150.50. Neither amount of assets or liabilities has been
furnished me by this Lodge. Lodge was unrepresented at last
meeting of Grand Lodge. The \V. M. and Secretary informed
me that many of the members never attended the Lodge and
seemed to be quite indifferent as to its progress or decline. I
am led to hope, from the assurances I received from the officers
elected last December, that a more earnest and active interest
will in future be taken in the Lodge. There is certainly a
fine field to draw from and Masonry should flourish in a town
of this size. I feel satisfied, that if the officers and members
of this Lodge will only put their shoulders to the wheel and
work all together, their spacious and comfortable Lodge room
will be well filled on its nights of meeting, and their Lodge
will soon become one of the most prosperous in this District.
Victoria Lodge, No. 299 : Meets at Centreville on Thursday
on or before full moon. Robert Cox, W. M., Enterprise ; J.
D. Wagar, Secretary, Enterprise. The weather was fine when
I visited this Lodge on the 9th December, 1886. Members
on register, forty-three — all ordinary ; members present, seven
— of these two being P. Ms. ; visitors present, ten. There
being no work, I requested the W. M. to open and close the
Lodge in the 2nd and 3rd degrees. As I had heard a glowing
account of the excellent work done heretofore by this Lodge,
my surprise, disappointment and regret were the deeper when
I found that the W. M. had not sufficient knowledge of the
work to enable him to do so. I, therefore, with the assistance
of W. Bro. Mullholland, of Prince of Wales Lodge, No. 146,
and W. Bro. J. M. Smith, of Lome Lodge, No. 404, went
through the ceremony once, and parts of it over and over
again. The Secretary was absent, nor were any of the books
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of the Lodge there for my inspection. The W. M. has con-
ferred one F. C. and two M. M. degrees during the year.
Cash received by the Secretary is promptly paid over to Treas-
urer. Hall is leased by the Lodge ; ante room is not at all
suitable. The furniture is not owned by the Lodge, but is the
property of the Orange Society which meets in the same hall.
I noticed the absence of certain furniture which is indispensa-
ble in every Masonic Lodge. The W. M. informed me that
they had not got it. I instructed him to have this want
supplied. Withdrawals during year, four ; meetings called
since July 15th, 1886, eleven regular; meetings held since
July 15th, 1886, seven regular; average attendance, eleven.
Dues per year, $2.00 for members within Lodge's jurisdiction,
and $1.00 for those without. Members in arrear over one
year, eighteen ; over two, one ; over three, one ; over five,
two ; longest period any member is in arrears, eight years ;
total arrears, June 15th, 1887, $90. Amount of invested
funds, $100; assets, $150; liabilities, none. Lodge was
directly represented at last meeting of Grand Lodge. Secre-
tary has promptly and regularly forwarded copy of summonses
to me. Secretary's opinion as to future prosperity of the
Lodge : " Fair prospects."
Union Lodge, No. 9 : Meets at Napanee, on Friday on or
before full moon. J. Walters, Acting W. M., Napanee ; C. Z.
Perry, Secretary, Napanee. Weather was fine when I visited
this Lodge, on December 10th, 1886. Members on register,
one honorary and sixty-four ordinary ; total, sixty-five. Mem-
bers present, twenty-three, three of these being P. Ms.;
visitors present, thirty one, among whom were Rt. Wor. Bro.
Longmore, P. D. D. G. M. I advised the W. M. of Mount
Sinai, 280 — Wor. Bro. A. H. Allison, of Napanee — as to the
time I would visit Union, and at the same time invited him
and the members of his Lodge to be present. The W. M.
of Mount Sinai did not attend, but I had the pleasure of
meeting Past Masters Wor. Bros. D. H. Preston, Ferguson
and A L. Morden, and several other members of this dor-
mant Lodge. The third degree was correctly and impress-
ively conferred by Acting Master Wor. Bro. J. Walters and
Rt. Wor. Bro. R. Longmore. The officers for the ensuing
year were then elected. I addressed the members of Union
and Mount Sinai on the desirability of amalgamating. Each
of these Lodges had, during Rt. Wor. Bro. Longmore's term
of office, appointed a committee which arranged a basis of
union. Mount Sinai approved of the report of the committee,
but Union Lodge rejected it. Being aware of this, and
having all day at my disposal in Napanee, I spent most of the
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time before Lodge opened in interviewing representative
members of these Lodges on the subject of amalgamation.
All the members of Mount Sinai whom I approached
expressed their willingness to make another attempt towards
effecting a union. Some of the members of Union Lodge
talked as favorably, while others said they would remain
neutral and abide by the action their Lodge took in the mat-
ter. No further steps have at this writing been taken, but
a few days since I was advised by Wor. Bro. Preston, P. M.
of Mount Sinai, as well as by Wor. Bro. Wm. Scott, of Union,
that this matter would again be brought before the Lodges at
an early day. Cash received by Secretary of Union is
promptly handed over to Treasurer. A large and comfort-
able hall is leased by the Lodge. Furniture valued at $800 is
owned by the Lodge, and insured for $500. No inventory of
furniture is kept. W. M. has worked the first, second and
third degrees since July 15th, 18S6. Degrees conferred in
year : three E. A., two F. C, and two M. M. Joinings,
three ; withdrawals, two ; restorations, two. Meetings called
since July 15th, 1886: regular, thirteen; emergent, five;
total, eighteen — all of which were held. Average attendance,
eighteen. I received a copy of only one summons. Dues
per year, $2.50 ; members in arrear over one year, fourteen ;
over two, seven; over three, two; total arrears, June 23rd,
1887, $95.63. Assets, $800; liabilities, none. Lodge was
directly represented at last meeting of Grand Lodge. Secre-
tary's opinion as to future prosperity of the Lodge : " Pros-
pects favorable." There is not room for two Lodges in
Napanee. If there was only one Lodge it would soon become
one of the strongest and most prosperous in this District.
Prince of Wales Lodge. No. 146 : Meets at Newburgh on
Wednesday before full moon. W. W. Bell, Napanee, W.
Master ; J no. Jackson, Newburgh, Secretary. Weather was
fine when I visited this Lodge on the 8th December, 1886.
Members on register, fifty-one — all ordinary ; members present,
twenty-four — four of these being P. Ms. ; visitors present,
nine. As the W. M. was not sufficiently well skilled to confer
the third degree, he prevailed upon one of the P. Ms. of this
Lodge, Rt. W. Bro. Longmore, P.D.D.G.M. to give it. It is un-
necessary to state that the work was exceedingly well done by this
distinguished and zealous Mason, as well as by the subordinate
officers. The S. W. and J. W. of this Lodge are particularly
bright Masons. A comfortable and suitable hall is leased by
the Lodge. Furniture, valued at $300, is owned by the Lodge
and insured for $200. Inventory of furniture is kept. The
W. M. has worked the three degrees since July 15th, 1886, as
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also have the P. Ms. Degrees conferred in year : five E. A.,
five F. C. and five M. M. Meetings called since July 15th.
1886 : regular, twelve ; emergent, one ; total, thirteen.
Meetings held since July 15th, 1886: regular, eleven; emer-
gent, one ; total, twelve ; average attendance, nineteen. I
received a copy of only two summonses. Members in arrear
over one year, seven ; over two, eight ; over three, one ; over
four, one ; which is the longest period any member is in
arrears. Total arrears, June 18th, 1887, $50. Lodge was
directly represented at last meeting of Grand Lodge.
Secretary's opinion as to future prosperity of Lodge : " Pros-
pects never were brighter."
Frontenac Lodge, No. 363 : Meets at Cataraqui, on Tues-
day on or before full moon. Henry Berry, W. M., Cataraqui ;
John L. Haycock, P. M.,Secretary,Cataraqui. Weather was cold
but fine when I visited this Lodge, on the 4th January, 1887.
Members on register, two honorary, one life, and thirty-three
ordinary ; total, thirty-six. Members present thirteen, four of
these being P. Ms.; visitors present, two. In the absence of
the W. M., the I. P. M.— Wor. Bro. R. H. Baker— occupied
the chair, and opened the Lodge in the several degrees. This
was fairly well done The third degree was then conferred
by Rt. Wor. Bro. Waddington, P. D. D. G. M., and Very
Wor. Bro. H. J. Wilkinson, in a correct and very impressive
manner. As a rule, the officers of this Lodge are not well up
in their work. Their lack of knowledge may, in some
measure, be attributed to the fact that they have not been
visited by a D. D. G. M. for three years. Degrees conferred
since July 15th, 1886, three, viz.: one E. A. and one F. C. by
W. M., and one M. M. by P. M. Cash received by Secretary
is promptly paid over to Treasurer. A suitable and comfort-
able hall is leased by the Lodge. Furniture valued at $300,
and insured for $200, is owned by the Lodge. Inventory of
same is kept. Joinings, one. Meetings called since July
15th, 1886: regular, thirteen ; emergent, one ; total, fourteen.
Meetings held since said date : regular, nine ; emergent, one ;
total, ten. Average attendance, ten. I received copy of
summonses for six meetings. Dues per year, $3, Members
in arrear over one year, six; over two, five; over three, six;
over four, five ; over five, one ; longest period any member is
in arrear, nine years; total arrears, June nth, 1887, $i6c.
Assets, $300 ; liabilities, none, Lodge was represented at
last meeting of Grand Lodge by proxy. Secretary's opinion
as to future prosperity of Lodge : " Seems to be running in a
groove; the longer it runs, the deeper the groove will get.
Too near the city." This Lodge is within three miles of
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Kingston, but the members, I am sorry to say, do not take
that warm and active interest which is necessary to maintain
it in a healthy and vigorous condition. Unless a strong and
united effort is speedily made by the members to improve the
Lodge's condition, it must inevitably decline in a short time.
Fresh life and energy should be infused into the work, and
members elected to office who will not grudge the time and
attention required to properly and systematically do the
business of the Lodge.
Minden Lodge, No. 253 : Meets at Kingston on first
Monday in every week. W. M., Lewis W. Shannon, Kingston;
John P. Oram, Secretary, Kingston. Rainy weather when
I paid my official visit to this Lodge on the 7th February, '87.
Members on register, one honorary ; one life and eighty-three
ordinary; total, 85 ; members present, sixteen ; visitors present,
two. The work done was confined to the opening and closing
in the respective degrees ; this was correctly and ably perfor-
med. During the year I have regularly attended this Lodge
and seen the several degrees conferred ; the work on every
occasion being correctly and impressively given by the W. M.
The Wardens are well skilled in their work. The W. M. has
conferred three E. A., one F. C and one M. M. degrees dur-
ing the year. The hall and furniture used by The Ancient St.
John's, No. 3 and Cataraqui, No. 92, are leased by this Lodge.
The Lodge owns furniture valued at about $200 on which
there is no insurance, nor is inventory kept. Joinings, one ;
withdrawals, one ; suspensions N. P. D., two. Meetings
called since July 15th, 1886, regular, twelve ; emergent, three;
total, fifteen ; all of which were held ; average attendance,
sixteen. I regularly received copy of the summonses. Dues
per year, $4.00 ; members in arrear over one year, seven ; over
two, three ; over three, one ; longest period any member is in
arrears, three and a-quarter years ; total arrears June 23rd, 1887,
$85.67. Amount of invested funds, $465 ; assets, $865.02 :
liabilities, $17.95. Lodge was directly represented at last
meeting of Grand Lodge. Secretary's opinion as to future
prosperity of Lodge : " Bright and prosperous."
St. John's Lodge, No. 340 : Meets at Pittsferry on
Wednesday on or before full moon. J. A. Wilmot, W. M. ;
P. G. Wilmot, Secretary. On the 12th January, 1887, in
compliance with invitation given me, I, accompanied by V.
W. Bro. H. J. Wilkinson, set out in a sleigh to visit this Lodge
and install the officers ; the weather was very stormy and the
roads were blocked with snow. After a drive of two and a-half
hours we reached the residence of R. W. Bro. John Gallaher,
which is distant from Kingston about nine miles. We found
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him in ill health and unable to go to Lodge. He expressed
his surprise at our coming on such a rough night and assured
us that it was useless to go any further as none of the members
would be at Lodge. It is needless to say that we were unpre-
pared for such an intimation. However, acting on his advice
we did not attempt to go any further, but returned to the city.
On the 4th of May I made another attempt. The weather
was fine and the roads were in excellent condition. W. Bro.
J. A. Wilmot, W. M., occupied the chair. Members on regis-
ter, one honorary and thirty-four ordinary ; total, thirty-five ;
members present, eight, four of these being P. Ms. ; visitors,
two. I installed the W. M. elect, R. W. Bro. John Gallaher,
and other officers, most of the officers are rusty and in need of
instruction in the work. The Lodge has not been prospering
of late years. Formerly, when under the guidance of R. W.
Bro. Gallaher, it was in a flourishing condition. As he is in
the east again I confidently expect to see the Lodge soon
placed in a good working condition. The Secretary in giving
his opinion as to further prosperity of the Lodge, says :
" Hopeful." No degrees have been conferred during the year.
Cash received by Secretary is promptly paid over to Treasurer.
Hall valued at $600 is leased by the Lodge, is suitable and
insured. Furniture valued at $150 is owned by Lodge, but is
uninsured ; inventory is kept. Meetings qalled since J uly 1 5th,
1886: Regular, twelve; meetings held since said date, five;
average attendance, thirteen. Dues per year, $2.50; total
arrears, 8th June, 1887, about $100. Lodge was represented
at last meeting of Grand Lodge by proxy. I received a copy
of only two summonses during year. This Lodge has not been
visited by a D. D. G. M. for five years.
Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 119: Meets at Bath, on Monday
before full moon. F. VV. Armstrong, W. M., Bath; Max
Robinson (P. M.), Secretary, Bath. Weather was fine when I
visited this Lodge, on May 2nd, 1887. Members on register,
one honorary and thirty ordinary ; total, thirty-one. Members
present, twelve, three of these being P. Ms.; visitors present,
one. The W. M. opened and closed the Lodge in the
respective degrees in a very correct and creditable manner.
No degrees have been conferred in this Lodge for two years.
Cash received by Secretary is promptly paid over to Treasurer.
A suitable hall is leased by the Lodge. Furniture valued at
$300 is owned by the Lodge,and insured for $200; no inventory
of furniture is kept. Suspensions during the year for N. P. D.,
one. Meetings called since July 15th, 1886, regular, eleven;
meetings held since said date, regular, eleven ; average attend-
ance, nine. I received copy of summonses regularly. Mem-
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bers in arrear over one year, nine; over two, one, which is
the longest period any member is in arrear ; total arrears, 4th
June, 1887, $37. Dues per year, $3. Lodge was repre-
sented at last meeting of Grand Lodge by proxy. Secretary,
in his report to me, expresses no opinion as to future pros-
perity of Lodge ; however, as far as I can learn, the Lodge is
at a stand-still — although not progressing, it is able to pay
current expenses and keep out of debt. That the Lodge is
alive at all is due to the unremitting efforts of the few devoted
members who, month after month and year after year, attend
the Lodge meetings and administer its affairs. I am led to
hope that if Grand Lodge closes Filius Viduae, brighter days are
in store for Maple Leaf Lodge, inasmuch as more territory
will then be within her jurisdiction. The outlook at present
certainly is not very encouraging.
Elysian Lodge, No. 212 : Meets at Garden Island on the
first Monday in each month. John Mullin, VV. M., Garden
Island ; Alfred Dugdale, Secretary, Garden Island. On the
25th February, 1887, I advised the W. M. that I would visit
his Lodge on the evening of the Regular Meeting, March 7th,
1887. Two days before the time appointed for visit I received
a communication from the W. M. asking me to defer my visit
as an accident had occurred on the Island which would pre-
vent many of the members from attending Lodge on that
evening. Accordingly I postponed my visit until the 17th
May, for which purpose the W.M. called an emergent meeting
at high noon. The weather was fine. Members on register,
two honorary and thirty-two ordinary ; total, thirty-four ; mem-
bers present, eight, three of these being P. Ms. The attend-
ance appears small, but I was exceedingly well pleased with it,
inasmuch as every Mason on the Island was present. Nearly
all the members of this Lodge being mariners, are absent from
the Island during the summer. Therefore very few meetings are
held while navigation is open. The W.M. opened and closed
the Lodge in the respective degrees ; this was correctly and
creditably done Cash received by Secretary is promptly paid
over to Treasurer. A suitable hall, valued at $200, is leased by
Lodge ; rent free. Furniture valued at $100 is owned by Lodge;
no inventory is kept of it ; both building and furniture are un-
insured. The W. M. conferred the third degree during year.
Meetings called since July 15th, 1886 : regular, six ; emergent,
two ; total, eight — all of which were held ; average attendance,
nine. I did not receive a copy of any summons during year
Dues per year, $1.50; members in arrears over one year, twenty;
over two, fifteen ; over three, ten ; over four, six ; over five,
four ; longest period any member is in arrear, six years ; total
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arrears at this date, $85.50. Amount of invested funds, $100;
assets, not including arrears of dues, $170.11 ; liabilities, none.
Lodge was represented by proxy at last meeting of Grand
Lodge. It is ten years since this Lodge was visited by a D.
D. G. M. Secretary's opinion as to future prosperity is thus
given : " Hope to get along harmoniously."
Hiram Lodge, No. 342 : Meets at Wolfe Island, on Friday
on or before full moon. W. H. Godwin, VV. M., Kingston;
C D. Home, Secretary, Wolfe Island. Weather was fine
when I visited this Lodge, on the 6th May, 1887. Members
on register, two honorary and twenty-six ordinary ; total,
twenty-eight. Members present, six, of these one being a
P. M. As the W. M. was not present, I did not hold a
Lodge. I examined the books, which, I am sorry to say, are
in a very unsatisfactory state. I could find no account of the
receipts and disbursements. When I enquired for the register
I was told that it was lost. In course of conversation I
pointed out to the members present that Grand Lodge
required each Lodge to keep an accurate account of moneys
received and expended, also a register showing the names of
members, date of initiation, joining, dimitting, etc., etc. I
also instructed them to procure such books as are necessary
to conduct the business of the Lodge correctly and system-
atically. Since July 15th, 1886, the W. M. has conferred one
F. C, and a P. M. one E. A. degree. The W. M. and other
officers elected in June, 1886, were not installed, and conse-
quently did not take office. The officers elected in June,
1887, are now installed. Cash received by Secretary is
promptly paid over to Treasurer. A very good hall, built of
brick, and valued at $1,500, is owned by the Lodge. W. Bro.
H. O. Hitchcock, P.M., on whose ground the building stands,
loaned the Lodge $800 to help erect the building. The
Lodge has paid none of the principal and but very little
interest. Its indebtedness on the building at the present time
is over $900, and, from present prospects, is likely to increase.
The Lodge is also in arrears for Grand Lodge dues. A small,
almost nominal, rent is derived from renting the Lodge room
to the A. O. U. W. Furniture valued at $100 is owned by
the Lodge ; no inventory is kept of it. Both building and
furniture are uninsured. Withdrawals during year, two ; sus-
pensions N. P. D., two. Meetings called since July 15th,
1886: regular, nine; emergent, one; total, ten. Meetings
held since said date : regular, six ; emergent, one ; total,
seven. Average attendance, nine. I received a copy of one
summons during year. Dues per year, $3 , total arrears,
June 25th, 1887, $ico. Liabilities, $1,000. The few
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brethren who do attend Lodge are disheartened and discour-
aged— not only by the largeness of their debt, but also by the
apathy and indifference displayed by the majority of the
members. The S. W. and a P. M. of this Lodge informed me
that the officers and members were so rusty in the work that
they did not care to attend Lodge when visited by a
D. D. G. M. This Lodge has not been visited by a D. D. G. M.
for three years. I now leave this Lodge in the hands of
Grand Lodge, and, in doing so, desire to express the opinion
that every Lodge should not only pay its honest debts but
also be in a position to carry into active operation the practice
of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. Lodges which are so
far reduced as to be unable, when contingency arises, to
relieve want and distress, and otherwise act up to the teach-
ings of our noble Order, bring Masonry into disrepute in their
locality and cast reproach on the Crafc at large. To continue
such Lodges cannot work other than ill to the moral fabric
which we all desire to see sustained and flourish.
Filius Viduae, No. 189, Adolphustown, has been dormant
for over two years. The W. M., who resides eighteen miles
from the Lodge, informs me that he has repeatedly called
meetings, but could not get enough members together to hold
a Lodge. With the exception of five or six, all the members
have left the jurisdiction. All are in arrears for dues from
one to five years. The Lodge's rent is two years in arrear.
I am of the opinion that there is no chance whatever of
resuscitating this Lodge. The W. M. and a P. M. of this
Lodge say that they think the only course open is for Grand
Lodge to recall the warrant and close the Lodge at an early
day. I would recommend that such action be taken. I
would further recommend that similar action be taken with
Mount Sinai, No. 280, Napanee, in the event of amalgamation
not being effected with Union, No. 9, of the same place.
The Ancient St. John's Lodge, No. 3 : Meets at Kingston on
first Thursday of each month. W.M., Edward H. Smythe, King-
ston ; John Sutherland, P. M., Secretary, Kingston. Weather
was fair when I visited this Lodge on 7th April, 1887. Mem-
bers on register : three honorary, sixteen life, eighty-two
ordinary; total, iot. Members present, twenty three, of these
four being P. Ms., among whom were Rt. W. Bro. R. T.
Walkem, D. G M., and Very W. Bro. S. G Fairtlough.
Visitors present, nine. There was no work on this occasion.
During the year I have frequently attended the meetings of this
Lodge, and seen the work in the several degrees exemplified.
The reputation which this Lodge long since acquired for
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accuracy in work is well sustained by the W. M. and officers
at present in the chairs. The W. M. has conferred three E.
A., two F. C and two M. M. degrees since July 15th, 1886.
Cash received by Secretary is promptly handed over to
Treasurer. A suitable and comfortable hall is leased by the
Lodge. Value of furniture held jointly by this Lodge and
Cataraqui, No. 92, $1,172, as per inventory ; value of furniture
exclusive of above, and owned by this Lodge, $630. Furni-
ture is insured. Joinings during year, one ; restorations, two ;
withdrawals, nine; suspensions N. P. D., five. Degrees con-
ferred in year : three E. A., two F. C, two M. M. ; total seven.
I received copy of summonses regularly. Meetings called
since July, 15th, 1886 : regular, twelve; emergent, one; all of
which were held. Average attendance, eighteen. Dues per
year, $4.00. Members in arrear over one year, one ; longest
period any member is in arrear, one and three-quarter
years; total arrears, June 27th, 1887, $7.00. Amount of
invested funds, $810.97. Assets, $2,033.97 ; liabilities, none.
Lodge was represented at last meeting of Grand Lodge. The
W. M's. opinion as to future prosperity of Lodge : " Prospects
very fair." This Lodge is the oldest in this District, having
received its warrant from the Grand Lodge of England in
1794.
Cataraqui Lodge, No. 92 : Meets at Kingston on the second
Wednesday in each month. W. M., James Crawford, King-
ston ; Daniel Callaghan, Box 536, Kingston. Weather was
favorable when I visited this Lodge on the 13th April, 1887.
Members on register, one hundred and twenty, of whom five
are honorary. Members present, twenty-two, five of these
being P. Ms. ; visitors present, six. The VV. M. conferred the
second degree. The work was ably and correctly given. The
P, M. has worked, since July 15th, 1886, first, second and
third degrees. Cash received by Secretary is promptly paid
over to Treasurer. A spacious and comfortable hall is leased
by the Lodge. Value of furniture owned jointly by this Lodge
and The Ancient St. John's, No. 3, $1,172, per inventory ; value
of furniture, exclusive of above, $114. Furniture is insured
for $350. Degrees conferred in year, three, viz. : one E. A.,
one F. C. and one M. M. Restorations, one ; withdrawals,
four. Meetings called since July 15th, 1886 : regular, eleven;
emergent, one; total, twelve; all of which were held. Aver-
age attendance, sixteen and one-quarter. Dues per year, $3.50,
$2.50 and $1.50. Members in arrear over one and under two
years, thirty-six ; over two and under three, eight ; over four
and under five, one. Longest period any member is in arrears,
four and five-twelfths years. Total arrears at 30th June, 1887,
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$218.91. Amount of invested funds, $97.43. Assets,
$1,061,34; liabilities, $80, about. Lodge was represented
at last meeting of Grand Lodge by proxy. This Lodge has
the largest membership in the District. Secretary's opinion
as to future prosperity of the Lodge : " The indications are
that the future of the Lodge will be prosperous." Rt. W. Bro.
Waddington, P. D. D. G. M., and Very W. Bro. F. Rowland,
were among the members present on the occasion of my visit.
I regularly received copy of the summonses. Degrees conferred
in year in this District : thirty-six E. A., thirty-two F. C.,
thirty M. M. ; total, ninety-eight. The average attendance at
the meetings throughout the District is not as large as it should
be, nor are the arrears of dues properly looked after. I trust
that next year a great improvement may be shown in both
respects. The important matter of insuring furniture is
neglected by not a few Lodges.
LODGE OF INSTRUCTION.
Although I gave more or less instruction in all the Lodges
I visited, I deemed it advisable to call one Lodge of Instruc-
tion. According to notice given to all the Lodges in this
District, I opened a Lodge of Instruction at 2 p. m. on March
24th, 1887, in the Masonic Hall in the City of Kingston, for
the purpose of securing accuracy and uniformity in the man-
ner of conferring the three degrees and the general work of
the Lodges. In the afternoon over fifty brethren were
present, among whom were : Rt. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem,
D. G. M.; Rt. W. Bro. W. Waddington, R D. D. G. M.; V.
W. Bro. F. Rowland, Kingston ; Rt. W. Bro. R. Longmore,
P. D. D. G. M., Newburgh ; V. W. Bro. S. G. Fairtlough,
Kingston ; W. Bro. E. H. Smythe, W. M., and Bro. Waddell,
J. W., Ancient St. John's, No. 3 ; W. Bro. James Crawford,
W. M., Bro. George Somerville, S. W., and Bro. C. Living-
ston, J. W., Cataraqui, No. 92; W. Bro. Lewis W. Shannon,
W. M., W. Bro. A. LeRicheux, I. P. M., Bro. John Hunton,
S.W., and Bro. Henry Mowat, J. W., Minden, No. 253 ; W.
Bro. Fleming, P.M., Maple Leaf, No. 119, Bath; Bros.
Aylesworth, S.W., and Tinkle, J.W., Prince of Wales, No. 146,
Newburgh ; VV. Bro J. Mullin, W.M., W. Bro. A. Malone,
P.M., and Bro. A. H. Dugdale, Elvsian, No. 212, Garden
Island ; W. Bro. L. H. Stover, W.M., Prince Arthur, No.
228, Odessa; W. Bro. W. H. Godwin, W.M., and W. Bro.
H. O. Hitchcock, P.M., Hiram, No. 332, Wolfe Island; W.
Bros. H. Berry, W.M., and R. H. Baker, P.M. Frontenac, No.
363, Cataraqui; W. Bro. J. M. Smith, W.M., and Bro. G. W.
Richardson, S.W., Lome, No. 404, Tamworth, The work in
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the first degree was well exemplified by W. Bro. J. M. Smith,
W.M., Lome Lodge, No. 404, Tarn worth (the youngest Lodge
in this District), assisted by his own S.W., G. W. Richardson,
and Bro. Henry Mowat, J.W., Minden, No. 253, the minor
offices being filled by brethren from the city Lodges. Bro.
Richardson, S.W., Lome, No. 404, commanded the attention
and admiration of the brethren present by the very able
manner in which he gave the lecture in the first degree.
The work in the second degree was to have been done by W.
Bro. Bert. P. Day.W.M. Albion, No. 109, Harrowsmith. On the
day of this meeting he wired me that owing to sickness he
could not be present In his absence W. Bro. E. H. Smythe,
W. M., Ancient St. John's, No. 3, (the oldest Lodge in this
District) kindly exemplified the work in this degree. He was
assisted by Bro. George Somerville, S. W., Cataraqui, No. 9 2,
and Bro. Henry Mowat, J. W., Minden, No. 253. The work
was performed in a correct and very impressive manner. The
Lodge was called from labor to refreshment at six p. m., and
labor was resumed at 7.30 p. m. At the evening session R.
W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, D. G. M., again honored us
with his presence. Nearly all the brethren present at the
afternoon session attended Lodge in the evening, when there
were upwards of eighty Masons present. The work in the
third degree was exemplified by R. W. Bro. Longmore, P. D.
D. G. M., Newburgh, assisted by Bros. Aylsworth, S. W., and
Finkle, J. W., Prince of Wales, No. 146, Newburgh; the work
was well done in every particular. In addition to the regular
work a conversational half-hour was given both afternoon and
evening, in asking and answering questions by many of the
brethren present. I can truly say that all the brethren who
took part in the exemplification of the work on this occasion,
showed themselves to be bright and well skilled Masons.
Although a very pleasant and instructive time was spent, at
the close of the Lodge the visitors were entertained with
refreshments by the city Lodges in the Chapter Hall, where
some time was spent in enjoying the good things of the table
and where toasts, speeches and songs were indulged in.
Great credit is due to the brethren who came from various
parts of the District to lend their assistance. I also desire to
thank the W. Ms. and officers of the city Lodges for their
united co-operation and support on this occasion. Great inter-
est was manifested in the proceedings, and, I have no doubt,
beneficial results will accrue to the Lodges which participated
in the work as well as to all who were present.
The following Lodges complied with the requirements of
Grand Lodge by paying their proportion of the cost of
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D. D. G. M.'s regalia which I procured for this District :
Union, No. 9 ; Albion, No. 109; Prince of Wales, No. 146 ;
Simpson, No. 157; Leeds, No. 201; Elysian, No. 212;
Prince Arthur, No. 228: Victoria, No. 299; Frontenac, No.
363 ; Lome, No. 404 ; Ancient St. John's, No. 3 ; Cataraqui,
No. 92 ; Minden, No. 253 — the last three contributing, in
addition to their equitable share, enough more to make up
deficit which occurred through some of the Lodges failing to
pay their quota of the expense.
The following Lodges defrayed my travelling expenses
incurred on visiting them : Union, No. 9 ; Albion, No. 109 ;
Maple Leaf, No. 119; Prince of Wales, No. 146; Simpson,
No. 157; Leeds, No. 201 ; Victoria, No. 299; Lome, No.
404. Residing in Kingston, I was under no expense in
visiting Ancient St. John's, No. 3; Cataraqui, No. 92, and
Minden, No. 253.
As a rule, throughout this District, the books of the Lodges
are creditably kept. In some Lodges there is certainly room
for improvement in this respect ; in others the records are
models of correctness and neatness.
At the present time many of the Lodges are without copies
of the Constitution of Grand Lodge. I trust every Lodge in
this District will procure copies of the Constitution, if
amended as was proposed at the last meeting of the Grand
Lodge.
The following deaths have been reported to me : Bros.
David Ford Jones and Hiram Wellbanks, M. Ms. of Leeds
Lodge, No. 201 ; Bros. Herbert A. Bayne, Wm. Hales and
Charles H. Crawford, M. Ms. of Ancient St. John's Lodge,
No. 3 ; Bros. James Bogart and Sidney Lemon, M. Ms. of
Union Lodge, No. 9 ; W. Bro. John Agnew, P. M. of Elysian
Lodge, No. 212; Frederick Scobell and John K. Sherwood,
• M. Ms. Cataraqui, No. 92 ; Bro. Joseph Connolly, M. M. of
Prince of Wales Lodge, No. 146. The last two brethren were
buried with Masonic honors. I attended the funeral of our
late W. Bro. Henry Berry, W. M. of Frontenac Lodge, No.
363, who was interred by the brethren of that Lodge. A large
assemblage of Masons, both from his own and the city lodges,
was present to pay him the last sad offices of respect.
During the year I installed the officers of Ancient St. John's
Lodge, No. 3, Cataraqui, No. 92, Minden, No. 253, and St.
Jchn's, No. 340.
Two Lodges in the District applied to me for dispensations
to install officers at a meeting other than that laid down in
their by-laws. As it was not within my province to grant them,
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I advised the Lodges to apply to the Most W. the Grand
Master — Most W. Bro. H. Robertson.
I cannot but notice the prompt and satisfactory manner in
which the Grand Secretary, Rt. W. Bro. J. J. Mason, at all
times answered my communications.
I desire to express my high appreciation of the great honor
conferred upon me by the brethren of this District, in unan-
imously electing me as their first D. D. G. M. Since I assumed
office I have endeavored to discharge my important and
onerous duties incident thereto, faithfully and impartially.
Whether in, or out of the Lodges I have ever been solicitous
of the welfare of this District. I have spent a great deal of
my time in looking after its affairs. While I have endeavored
to secure accuracy and uniformity in the manner of exemplify-
ing our esoteric work,I have not been unmindful of strengthening
the fundamental principles of our order, brotherly love, relief
and truth. The perfect harmony and good fraternal feeling
which prevail at present, I hope may ever continue. No com-
plaints whatever have been made to me. I am greatly
indebted to the W. Ms. and Secretaries of the Lodges for the
trouble they have taken to furnish me with the information
asked for on the form hereto attached. In conclusion I desire
to tender my sincere thanks to the brethren of this District,
for the kind and courteous treatment I have received from
them in my official capacity.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
Frederick Welch,
D. D. G. M. Frontenac District, No. 14.
Kingston. July 2nd, 1887.
ST. LAWRENCE DISTRICT No. 15.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge A. F. 6° A. M. of Canada.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — I have the
honor to submit the following report on the condition of
Masonry in the fifteenth Masonic District :
VISITS.
Having been elected to the responsible position of District
Deputy Grand Master of this District at the Annual Commun-
ication of Grand Lodge in 1886.
The first duty I was called upon to perform was to investi-
gate (by order of Grand Lodge) a case of jurisdiction between
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Harmony Lodge, No. 370 and Simpson Lodge, No. 157,
which I did, and reported same to the Grand Secretary.
I have not been able to visit all the Lodges in this District.
Circumstances of a private and unexpected nature, prevented
me from doing so.
On my first visit to St. Francis, No. 24, I found them in
very low water (not financially) but for want of some person
to do the work. The W. M. was away during the summer
season and the P. Ms. would not attend, to do the work. I
made a second visit to this Lodge in December last, when I
succeeded in having a new set of officers elected who have
taken a deep interest in the work of the Lodge which is now
in a prosperous condition.
With one or two exceptions, in all the Lodges I have visited,
the work is being well carried out. On the whole, I feel safe
in saying that Masonry was never in a more prosperous con-
dition in this District than at the present time.
I have not missed but one meeting in my mother Lodge,
Old Sussex, No. 5, during the past year, and although she
does not rank the oldest in the province, she is second to none
as regards work.
There is one thing of which I feel safe in boasting, and it is
that we have in this District the oldest Mason in the Province,
if not the oldest in America. I refer to VV. Bro. Homer, of
Rising Sun Lodge, No. 85, who celebrated his hundredth
birthday in April last, and who has been a Mason for the past
seventy-three years.
A dispensation has been granted by the M. W. the Grand
Master, to a number of brethren in Maxwell, County Glengarry,
to form a new Lodge, and I think from the material of which
it is composed, that in due time they will show a good record.
Lyn Lodge,which has been under dispensation for the last year,
and which I have visited three times, is in my estimation as
good a working Lodge as there is in the District, and the
brethren are therefore expecting from you a warrant at the
present Grand Lodge Meeting.
During the year I granted the following dispensations
Lancaster, 207 — to attend Divine service June 26th, 1887
Salem Lodge, 368 — to attend Divine service June 26th, 1887
Crystal Fountain, 389 — to march with Masonic clothing from
hall to grove on July 1st, 1887. I also granted several dispen-
sations for installation of officers after the proper date.
On July 1st, by request and with the authority of the M. VV.
the Grand Master, ably assisted by P. D. D. G. M. J Menish
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and the Grand Junior Warden and other prominent brethren
in this District, I consecrated and dedicated the new Lodge
room at North Augusta for Crystal Fountain Lodge, 389.
It would not be courteous on my part to close this report
without returning my sincere thanks, as well as the thanks of
the Masons of Brockville generally, to R. VV. Bro. Worrell,
Grand Chaplain, for the very able and efficient discourse he
delived to us in Trinity Church in Brockville, on June 26th,
1887.
In conclusion, I desire to thank the brethren throughout
the District for the kindness and courtesy shown towards me
during the past year, as the representative of the M. W. the G.
Master in this District ; neither can I close this report without
returning my thanks to P. D. D. G. M. Menish for the many
services rendered by him.
And I trust that the Masonic year just about closed may
have proved to be one of the the most successful in the annals
of Freemasonry.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
A. L. Riddel,
D. D. G. M. St. Lawrence District No. 15.
OTTAWA DISTRICT, No. 16.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, and the Grand
Lodge of Canada :
I, the undersigned District Deputy Grand Master of the
Sixteenth Masonic District, in accordance with my duty, beg
to report as follows :
STATE OF THE CRAFT.
Harmony and peace prevail throughout the District in a
marked degree, not one complaint having been made to me
during my term of office. I have found an awakening to the
interests of the Craft in almost every Lodge visited, the most
fraternal feeling shown by each Lodge towards its sister
Lodges, and a general desire of the brethren to learn more
about our noble Order.
Before starting upon my visits I prepared a lecture or
address upon Masonry (taking about thirty-five minutes to read),
treating of it in a short way historically, and enlarging on the
symbolic teachings of the three degrees. The reception this
address met with, without an exception, was altogether beyond
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its deserts. I felt satisfied, in making the venture, that the
courtesy of the brethren to me would not allow them to openly
criticize my humble efforts, and I was satisfied to meet even
this reception ; but the honest and open avowal of their thank-
fulness have more than satisfied me, and I mention the fact
simply to give the idea to other District Deputy Grand
Masters. When such an officer visits his Lodges, he may get
the impression, in some instances — and, no doubt, justified
prima facie — that the work goes on languidly and carelessly,
that there is inattention and indifference shown by the
brethren present ; but the D. D. G. M. has only to open new
flood-gates of information to see how eager one and all are for
such intellectual Masonic food as a carefully prepared address
or lecture will afford them. I commend the idea with much
confidence to future District Deputies in this and other
Districts. The field is ample, and the effort cannot fail to
produce good results.
Another plan I suggested in my own Lodge, and had car-
ried out, was to have the Wardens exemplify the degrees,
choosing their own subordinate officers for the occasion. This
is necessarily beneficial, and will ensure good material for the
East — the brethren will then have practical evidence of the
most efficient brother for the chair.
I found all the Lodges visited fairly prosperous — some of
them particularly so — and very few murmurings about arrears
of dues.
It gives me great pleasure to have it to say that I found the
working of the different Lodges surprisingly in accord with
what I am instructed is the correct work, when I have heard
complaints from other quarters of grievances in this respect.
MASONIC LAW AND DECISIONS.
I have been asked my opinion on the following points :
1. A ballot passed fifteen times for Junior Warden, and no
election. I was asked for a dispensation to call an emergent
meeting for the purpose of an election, and to advise them
what to do in case of a failure to elect then, as it was thought
they would not then elect. Their Senior Warden had been
elected Master, and their Junior Warden Senior Warden. I
replied that a dispensation was not necessary, the Master
having the power to call an emergent, and gave him the advice
laid down by our present M. W. Grand Master in his work on
"Jurisprudence" — for the Master to ask the brethren to limit
their ballots to two brethren — but that I knew of no other
way, in case of failure to elect him from time to time, but to
keep on calling meetings until the office was filled.
I«J2 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
2. A fellowcraft of a Lodge under the jurisdiction of the
Grand Lodge of Quebec was in the Ottawa District, and
likely to be a resident for some months. The Secretary of
his mother Lodge asked the Lodge of the town where the
brother resided to confer the third degree upon him. I was
asked if it could be done. I replied that I thought if a Lodge
working under a Grand Lodge jurisdiction recognized by our
Grand Lodge, by resolution passed, properly signed and
sealed, asked the other Lodge to confer such a degree, it
might do so, if the Lodge to which the request was made by
resolution consented to do so. This reply was made as it
was, because I had seen it done in a Lodge of some repute,
but I cannot find any written law on the point, and I consider
some legislation ought to take place to put it beyond doubt.
3. I was asked for a dispensation to allow a Lodge clothed
as Masons to go in procession with Oddfellows, United Work-
men and Foresters (also in regalia) to decorate the graves of
deceased brethren of each of these Orders. I was obliged to
refuse the request. — (G. L. Proceedings, 1877, pages 15 1-2.)
DISPENSATIONS.
I granted dispensations to the following Lodges to attend
Divine service clothed as Masons : Pembroke, No. 128, on 24th
June, 1887 ; St. John's, No. 63, and Mississippi, No. 147, on
Sunday, 26th June.
DEDICATION.
On the 29th June, at the request of the M. W. Grand
Master, I consecrated and dedicated the new Lodge room at
Mattawa, assisted amongst others by Dr. J. E. Josephs, W. M.
of Pembroke Lodge, who exemplified the first degree and gave
the lecture on the tracing board in that degree in an able
manner, for the benefit and instruction of the Mattawa
brethren.
I am sorry to say that repeated letters to Hawkesbury, No.
2 io,and Goodwood, No. 159, elicited no response. I find neither
Lodge has made any return to Grand Lodge since 1st June,
1885. These Lodges I did not visit. Both are very much
out of the way, and getting no replies to my letters, I fairly
presumed nothing could be done in the way of a meeting.
My predecessor similarly reported to me as to Hawkesbury,
No. 210, during his term. I am told Hawkesbury lies near
L'Orignal, where there is a Lodge working under a foreign
register. Some effort ought to be made to get the latter to
come under our register, when a flourishing Lodge could be
made out of the material in both villages.
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REDISTRIBUTION OF DISTRICTS.
Grand Lodge in 1886 adopted the Report of the Committee
on this matter, who took away from the sixteenth District three
of its oldest Lodges — Perth (two), Smith's Falls, (one) — and
annexed them to the St. Lawrence District. Whilst giving the
Committee credit for the manner of doing this heavy work
generally, I must say they have overlooked their scheme or
"plan of campaign" so far as it affected this District, except
plan No. 1, viz. : "to ignore altogether municipal, parliamen-
tary and geographical limits and boundaries." In this they
have been eminently successful in our case, and I felt grieved
last year that Grand Lodge should have seen fit to hurry on
to the adoption of that report almost without the chance of a
discussion. This District before had an area of 10,264 square
miles (four times the size of any other District under the G. L.
jurisdiction, except one), nineteen Lodges and a membership
of nine hundred and eighty-eight. By taking away Perth and
Smith's Falls, our area was reduced by the very appreciable
sum of one hundred and one square miles, but the distance to
be travelled by a D. D. G. M. not lessened one inch. Now a
D. D. G. M. residing anywhere outside of the village of Lanark
has to go to Smith's Falls to reach Perth, and to Perth to reach
Lanark (the shortest and best route) ; in other words, he has
to go out of the District altogether to get into it. Whilst our
area was reduced only one hundred and one square miles, our
membership was reduced one hundred and thirty-one members.
We were not overburdened with too many Lodges nor too
many members ; it was our magnificent distances which were
burdensome. From Mattawa Lodge, in the West, to Hawkes-
bury Lodge, in the East, a D. D. G. M. is obliged to travel 260
miles by rail, stage and water, and visit (socially) Smith's Falls
and Perth whilst going to visit Lanark officially.
The members of the Craft in this District feel that their
rights have not been duly considered, and, whilst not desiring
to even hint that the Committee were actuated by other than
justice to all, it is clear that it has not been done to us. The
formation in the near future of a Lodge at North Bay (only
45 miles further west again than Mattawa) will exhilarate my
successor. If the Committee thought it best to take away
any Lodges front us — and on this point we don't desire to
quarrel — I do urge that Hawkesbury and Plantagenet should
have been the ones, thereby lessening our area very consider-
ably and tending to better illustrate (so far as we are con-
cerned) the said Committee's adhesion to clauses 2, 3 and 4
of their "plan." I mention this matter at the request of all
154 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
the Lodges visited by me, and in the hope that, should W. Bro.
Lightfoot's motion now before Grand Lodge not pass, the
brethren throughout the Grand Lodge jurisdiction will see our
position stated in a report printed in Grand Lodge Proceed-
ings, and ultimately the grievance may be remedied.
In surrendering to Grand Lodge the trust held by me for
the last year, I desire here to express to the brethren of the
District my deep sense of their unqualified courtesy and
attention. It was very pleasing, and will never be forgotten
by me.
I am conscious I have not done all I might have done,
though I have visited all the Lodges in my District that held
meetings, except two, and some of them more than once.
My time being pretty fully occupied in my calling, I had pre-
arranged Lodges of Instruction at different points for two of
the winter months. Our Legislators saw fit to bring on two
general elections, covering my allotment. These two subjects
not being capable of assimilation, the lesser became merged
in the greater, and my Lodges of Instruction went by the
board. I can only promise, as an amende honorable, to assist
my successor to the best of my ability at his Lodges of
Instruction, and to continue to devote all my available time
to the interests of our noble institution in general and my own
District in particular.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
Jas. H. Burritt,
D. D. G. M., Ottawa District No. 16.
Pembroke, Ont., 9th July, 1887.
ALGOMA DISTRICT, No. 17.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. oj
Canada ;
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren, — In accordance
with the requirements of the Constitution of Grand Lodge, I
beg herewith to submit a report on the condition of Masonry
in Algoma District.
I am happy to state that I have been able to visit every
Lodge in the District once, and some of them several times.
They are six in number, with membership, assets, liabilities,
etc., as follows :
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Name.
No.
Location.
d
—
s
•}.
c
.2
"3
•A
M
C
'55
'3
Assets.
Liabil-
ities.
Insur-
ance.
Manitoulin . .
Keystone.. . .
Pequonga ....
Fort William.
Keewatin. .. .
287
407
412
414
U. D.
U.D.
Sault Ste. Marie.
Rat Portage ....
Fort William . . .
Keewatin
88
3i
21
77
21
iS
8
5
3
13
12
7
4
2
12
12
4
2
1
9
10
$i.753
300
335
1,000
35o
200
None.
"
$93
None.
i<
u
$660
None.
$3co
500
None.
k
At first sight it might appear that owing to the small number
of Lodges in the District it would be an easy task for the D.
D. G. M. to visit them all ; but when I call your attention to
the fact that in area the District of Algoma comprises fully one
half the whole territory under the jurisdiction of the Grand
Lodge of Canada, and that the Lodges are scattered from one
end of the District to the other, thereby entailing considerable
expense and loss of time to visit them all, it will be seen
that the office of the D. D. G. M. is no sinecure.
Beginning at Gore Bay (whose nearest Lodge in the old
settled part of Ontario, is at Owen Sound, one hundred and
fifty miles distant), we go by boat one hundred and fifty miles
to Sault Ste. Marie ; then boat two hundred and seventy-eight
miles to Port Arthur ; then train seven miles to Fort William ;
then train three hundred miles to Rat Portage ; then three
miles to Keewatin, making a distance altogether, between
the Lodges at the extreme ends of the District, of seven
hundred and thirty-eight miles.
I visited Manitoulin Lodge at Gore Bay, on September
27th, 1886, when there was an attendance of twenty-one mem-
bers and three visitors The work was exemplified in the first
and second degree by the W. M. of the Lodge, W. Bro. Young,
in a very satisfactory manner. On the 28th I held a Lodge of
Instruction in the third degree, at which there was the same
attendance of members.
I visited Keystone Lodge at Sault Ste. Marie, on October
1st, and although the weather was very disagreeable there was
a good attendance of members and visitors. The W. M. not
being present I occupied the East and initiated a candidate,
finding the rest of the officers well up in their work. On
October 2nd at the request, and in the name of the M. W. the
Grand Master, I had the honor of consecrating and constitut-
ing Keystone Lodge, No. 412, and installing the officers
156 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
excepting the W. M. Rev. Bro. N. A. McDiarmid, who had
been appointed the first W. M. of the Lodge, he having been
removed from Sault Ste. Marie to some point in Eastern
Ontario by the Stationing Committee of the Methodist Church
of Canada, of which he is a minister.
I visited Shuniah Lodge of Port Arthur on the 27 th of De-
cember, and installed their officers. I held a general Lodge of
Instruction here on the 7th, 10th and 12th of May, at which
there was a fair attendance but not so large as I should like to
have seen. This is the pioneer Lodge of the District and is
in splendid working order. The W. M., W. Bro. T. I. C.
Rodden and officers being very efficient in the work.
Fort William Lodge, U. D., has increased rapidly in mem-
bers during the past year, and of good material. Owing to
illness their W. M., W. H. Carpenter has been unable to
attend the meetings of the Lodge. I have therefore attended
nearly all their meetings during the past jear, and with the
assistance of W. Bro. T. I. C. Rodden of Shuniah Lodge, have
conferred the degrees upon a large number of candidates.
I visited Keewatin Lodge, U. D., on June 28th, when the
newly appointed W. M., Bro. John A. Warren, exemplified the
first degree in a very satisfactory manner. This Lodge com-
menced with eighteen charter members who are very enthus-
iastic in the cause of Masonry. Although only started a
couple of weeks they have already three applications for
initiation and number of others have expressed a desire to join.
I visited Pequonga Lodge at Rat Portage, on the 30th of
June, 1887, at which there was a large attendance. The work
is performed by the W. M. and officers of the Lodge in a
highly creditable manner ; one feature of which I was par-
ticularly well pleased with is that the charges in the Book of
Constitution are delivered orally, (this is also done in Keewatin
Lodge). Pequonga Lodge until a short time ago was working
under the Grand Registry of Manitoba, and although there
was a desire on the part of the majority of the members to
remain under the G. R. M., (which was but natural upon their
part as the distance to Winnipeg is so slight in comparison
with the distance they are now necessitated to travel in order
to attend Grand Lodge), they have cheerfully acquiesced in
the decision of and acknowledged their allegiance to the
Grand Lodge of Canada.
The halls in which the Lodges meet, although not owned
by them, are (with the exception of Gore Bay and Keewatin)
remarkably good, well furnished, and in every way adapted
for the purposes for which they are intended. The one at
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887. 1 57
Gore Bay, although very comfortable, is not satisfactory to the
brethren, who expect to have a much better one fitted up
shortly. At Keewatin their hall is not quite completed, but
will be in a few days, and when furnished (the furniture for
which has been ordered, and which they have the funds on
hand to pay for) they will have as comfortable a Lodge room
as there is in the District.
The books I found well kept, and moneys, so far as I could
learn, promptly paid over by the Secretaries to the Treasurers.
I granted three dispensations to the brethren permitting
them to appear in Masonic clothing to attend Divine Service.
The following deaths have been reported to me : R. W. Bro-
John F. Clarke, an honorary and highly esteemed member of
Shuniah Lodge, No. 287, Port Arthur, and an old officer of
the Grand Lodge of Canada ; and Bro. W. F. McRae, S. W.,
Manitoulin Lodge, No. 407, Gore Bay.
With the exception of Shuniah Lodge, No. 287, and
Pequonga Lodge, No. 414, there are very few members in
arrears. These Lodges state that the reason a few of their
members are in arrear is that they have removed to other
Districts, and that in most of the cases it is difficult to obtain
their correct post-office addresses.
I am pleased to say that harmony prevails throughout the
whole District, not having had a complaint of any kind made
during my term of office.
The prospects of all the Lodges in this District are par-
ticularly bright, and their future prosperity assured. I expect
that during the coming year there will be applications for
warrants of dispensations for several new Lodges at points at
which good working and prosperous Lodges could be estab-
lished.
In conclusion, I have to tender my thanks to the officers
and members of the Lodges throughout the District for the
kindness and courtesy they have extended to me during my
term of office.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
Alex. W. Thompson,
D.D.G.M., Algoma District No. 17.
Port Arthur, June 30th, 1887.
158 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
REPORT OF THE BOARD ON WARRANTS.
R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, President of the Board of Gen-
eral Purposes, presented and read the following
REPORT.
The Board beg leave to report that they have examined the
books of the following Lodges at present working under dis-
pensation, and having made due inquiry into the circumstances
stated in their applications, have much pleasure in recommend-
ing that warrants be granted to them, viz.:
Fort William Lodge, Fort William, Algoma District.
Lyn " Lyn, Leeds County.
Keewatin " Keewatin Mills, Algoma District.
The Committee also recommend that dispensations be con-
tinued until the next Annual Communication of Grand Lodge
to the following Lodges, viz.:
Maxville Lodge, Maxville, Glengarry County.
Point Edward Lodge, Point Edward, Lambton County.
Fraternally submitted.
Donald Ross,
Chairman of Sub-Committee.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, seconded by
R. W. Bro. Donald Ross, and
Resolved,— That the Report of the Board on Warrants be received and
adopted.
REPORT OF THE BOARD ON AUDIT AND
FINANCE.
R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, President of the Board of Gen-
eral purposes, presented and read the following
REPORT.
The Board, through the Committee on Finance, have
audited the books of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secre-
tary, and certify to their correctness.
All moneys received by the Grand Secretary have been
paid over to the Grand Treasurer, and the receipt acknowl-
edged by that officer. Vouchers have been produced for all
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BR0CK.V1LLE, 5887. 1 59
payments made by the Grand Treasurer, as authorized by
Grand Lodge.
The receipts and expenditure from ist June, 1886, to the
31st May, 1887, have been as follows :
Receipts.
Transferred from Special Deposit, C. B. of C... .$55, 400 00
Certificates 2,47 1 00
Dues 9,157 25
Fees 1,379 50
Dispensations 144 00
Warrants 50 co
Constitutions 325 75
Sundries 96 15
Interest on General Fund 1,755 I2
Interest on Asylum Fund 226 00
Cash in Bank, 31st May, 1886 J3>559 94
$84,564 71
Expenditures.
Grand Secretary's salary $ 1,600 00
Assistant " " 800 00
Rent of G. Secretary's office 175 00
Incidental Expenses, viz.:
Fuel and light $ 61 23
Office cleaning 39 01
Express and cartage 15 73
Travelling expenses 45 65
Telegrams 13 01
Office furniture 8 05
Sundries , 7 54
Postages 222 26
$412 48
Less amount due Grand. Sec'y . . 112 48
300 00
Grand Secretary's balance of incidentals, 31st
May, 1886 55 92
160 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Allowance to Grand Master $ 500 00
K. W. I!ro. Henry Robertson, postage 2 years 12 58
M. W. Bro. Ottu KJotz, postage 3 years 45 00
Copp, Clark & Co., certificates, etc 284 72
R. W. Bro. J. Ross Robertson, expenses re
Redistribution of Districts 140 08
R. Duncan & Co., books and stationery .... 46 10
Expenses, Board of General Purposes 831 50
" of Grand Lodge Meeting io9 75
Ennis & Cook, sundry printing 12 00
Spectator, " " 8125
Buntin, Gillies & Co., stationery 35 44
Times, sundry printing 95 50
Premium on Guarantee Policy 50 00
W. C. Morrison, repairs to Regalia 12 00
F. Cook, stenographer, re Minister and
Lodge 22 28 60
Insurance on Regalia, etc 17 50
Testimonial to M. W. Bro. Murray 260 00
Invested in Loan Companies' Debentures. . . . 60,000 00
Benevolence :
Orders on Benevolent Fund .... $9,625 00
Mrs. Wilson 300 00
Miss Wilson 300 00
Mrs. Harris 225 00
Charleston Earthquake 400 00
10,850 00
Cash in Bank of Commerce, 31st May, 1887. 8,221 77
$84,564 71
The funds of the Grand Lodge on the 31st May, 1887, were
as follows :
London Loan Co., debentures $10,000 00
Western Canada Loan & Savings Co., deben-
tures 10,000 00
Canada Permanent Loan & Savings Co., de-
bentures 10,000 00
"ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887. l6l
Landed Banking & Loan Co., debentures $10,000 00
Hamilton Provident & Loan Co., debentures. 10,000 00
Huron & Erie Loan & Savings Co., deben-
tures 10,000 CO
Cash in Bank of Commerce 8,221 77
$6S,22i 77
Which represents the balances at the credit of the following
accounts :
General Fund $13,842 73
do invested 1st Oct., '86. 4,600 00
$18,442 73
Asylum Fund, balance May, 1886. 10,848 75
Add interest collected 220 00
11,074 75
Benevolent investment account,
balance May, 1886 32,855 47
Add 10 per cent. Gross receipts
to 31st May, 1887 1,362 36
34,217 83
Benevolent Fund, Current acc't. 4,486 46
$65,221 77
The Board have examined the following accounts and
finding them correct recommend their payment :
Buntin, Gillies & Co., Stationery $ 34 03
R. Duncan & Co., Registers, etc 9° 95
Spectator Printing Co., Proceedings, Consti
tutions, etc
Copp, Clark & Co., Certificates, etc
• Times Printing Co., Sundry Printing
Grand Secretary, balance of incidentals, 31st
May, 1887
Grand Secretary, advance for incidentals ....
M. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, Postages
$2,099 89
999
49
443
99
103
95
112
48
300
00
15
00
1 62 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Referring to the investment of the Grand Lodge Funds
which was deputed to the Finance Committee, the Grand
Muster, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Treasurer, your
Hoard beg to report that after communicating with certain
Loan Societies of the Province, they decided to make the
following investments :
Canada Permanent Loan and Savings Co., Toronto — 2 de-
bentures, $5,000 each, due 1st October, 1891. Interest 1st
April and 1st October, 4^ per cent.
Western Canada Loan and Savings Co., Toronto — 2 deben-
tures, $5,000 each, due 1st January, 1892. Interest 1st
January and 1st July, 4^ per cent.
Hamilton Provident and Loan Society,Hamilton, — 2 deben-
tures, $5,000 each, due 2nd July, 1891. Interest 2nd January
and 2nd July, 4y2' per cent.
Landed Banking and Loan Co., Hamilton, — 2 debentures,
$5,000 each, due 1st October, 1891. Interest 1st April and
1st October, 4^ per cent.
Huron and Erie Loan and Savings Co , London, — 2 deben-
tures, $5,000 each, due 1st January, 1892. Interest 1st
January and 1st July, 4^4 per cent.
London Loan Co. of Canada, London, — 2 debentures,
$5,000 each, due 1st October, 1891. Interest 1st January
and 1 st July, 5 per cent.
Tenders being invited for Grand Lodge Printing for a term
of three years, your Board recommend that the tender of the
Times Printing Co. of Hamilton, be accepted.
An application has been received from Bro. T. D. Penning-
ton, Secretary of the General Masonic Relief Association of the
United States and Canada, soliciting this Grand Lodge to
become a contributor to the said association at a cost of one
cent per annum per member upon the Registry of the Grand
Lodge. That each Lodge would secure the warning circular
issued monthly which would guard them against being im-
posed upon by tramps and impostors soliciting relief.
Your Board after conferring with the representatives of the
Toronto and London Boards of Relief, who are members of
the Association and whose reports are highly satisfactory as to
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887. 163
the great assistance rendered them against impostors, recom-
mend that the Grand Lodge affiliate with the said General
Masonic Relief Association and that a warrant be drawn for
the amount necessary to constitute us members and that a
representative be appointed by the Grand Lodge.
Fraternally submitted.
T. Sargant,
Chairman of Sub- Committee.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, seconded by
R. W. Bro. Thos. Sargant, and
Resolved, — That the report of the Board on Audit and Finance be re-
ceived and (subsequently) adopted.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE.
R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, on behalf of the Board, pre-
sented the following report :
The Board have had under consideration the several applica-
tions for relief, and, after due consideration, recommend that
the following appropriations be paid during the ensuing year
from the Funds of Benevolence, in two half-yearly payments
namely : —
To Whom Granted. Amount. Through Whom Payable.
Toronto Board of Relief $100 Sec.-Treas. Toronto L.B.R.
Hamilton " " ioo
London " " ioo
Ottawa " " 30
Kingston " " 50
Peterboro' " " 20
Chatham " " 40
8 St. Thomas" " 10
9 Windsor " " 10
10 Widow of J. K 20
11
12
M
»5
A. DeG 40
J.P 3o
R. S. D 20
W.J 30
J- J 2°
Hamilton "
London "
Ottawa "
Kingston "
Peterboro' "
Chatham "
St. Thomas "
Windsor "
Toronto "
T^4 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
No. To Whom Granted. Amount. Through Whom Payable.
16 Widow of F. N $30 Sec.-Treas Toronto L.B.R.
17 " J. W. C 20
18 " J. A 20 " " ««
19 " J. P 30 " " «
20 " J. McK 20 " " «
21 " W. A. G 40 " « «
22 " H. B 20 " << «
23 " R. R 30 " « u
24 " J. G 20 " " «<
25 " R. S. B 20
26 " J. T 20 " " <'
27 E. G 30 *' " <«
28 " C. S 40
29 " S. McB 20 " " «
3° " J. M 30 » " «c
31 " A. W. T 20 " «' ««
32 " T. R 20 " « t«
33 " J. G. B 30
34 Bro. D. B 4o » «< <«
35 Janet, orphan of J. M 10 " " «
36 Euphema, orphan of J. W 10 " " »
37 Widow of G. S 20 << Hamilton "
38 " P. P 20
39 " W. VV. P 20 " " u
40 " G. S 20
4i " J. B. H 30
42 " J. W 20
43 " J. W. F 20
44 " W. W. R 20
45 " P. S 30
46 " W. S 30
47 " W. L 30
48 " T. McC 20
49 " W. A. H 20
5° " T. E. S 20
5i " J. W. H 20 «« a <«
52 " W. J. S. K.... 20
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887. 165
No. To Whom Granted. Amount. Through Whom Payable.
53 Widow of J. S. I $40 Sec.-Treas. Ham'ton L.B.R
54 " J. McK 30
55 " A. McM 20 "
56 " J. E 20
57 « J. R. G 40
58 " J. B 26 " " "
59 " G. G 30
60 " T. S 30 " "
6r " T. W. W 20
62 " W. D 20 " "
63 " A. M 30
64 " W. C C 30 " "
65 Wife of J. R. G 40 " " "
66 Louise, daughter of P.H.E. 20 " " "
67 Bro. C. W. S 50
68 Widow of T. W 20 " London "
69 " J. Le C 20 " "
70 " E. L 20 " " "
71 " T. L 20 " " "
72 " A. Mel 20 " " "
73 " C. B 30 " " "
74 " L. H 30 " " "
75 " E. W. G 20
76 " D. M 20 " " "
77 " G H 20
78 " A. G 40 " « "
79 " G C 30 "
80 " J. P 20 " « «
81 " W. H. K 20
82 " T. McC. L. ... 30
83 " J. W 20
84 " R. J. S 20 « « »
85 " D. McK 20 " « "
86 " W. H. S 20
87 " T. G S 20 " « «
88 *• S. M 30 " " "
89 " H. R. B 30 " «
1 66 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
No. To Whom Granted. Amount. Through Whom Payable.
90 Widow of J. H $20 Sec.-Treas. London L.B.R.
91 " L. G. J 30 " " "
92 " L. 0 30 " " "
93 " J- R 20
94 " I. H 20 " " "
95 " J. E 30 " "
96 " T. E 20
97 Wife and children of J. M. 30 " " "
98 Orphans of J. 0 30 " " "
99 Bro. S. T 50 " " "
100 Widow of T. S 30 " Ottawa "
101 " J. S 20 " « «
102 " J. H 30 " " "
103 " J. H. McB. . ..40 " " "
104 " E. C. B 40 " «
105 " J. McK 40 " " "
106 " E. P 30 " " «
107 " J. S. 1 20 " " "
108 Orphans of J. 0 40 " " "
109 " J. M 20 " " "
no Widow of T. H 30 " Kingston "
in " R. C. B 40 " " «
112 " S. B 30 " " «
113 " G. A 20 " " "
114 " J. B. T 20 " « «
115 '" A. D. McD 20 " " «
ti6 " J. K. 0 30 " "
117 " J. K. 0 20 " " «
118 " W. T 30 " " «
119 " W. R 30 " « «
120 " W. J 40 " " "
i2i " R. N 20 " " "
122 " D. C 40 " " "
123 " W. W. N 40
124 " P. S. L 20
125 " J. H. B 30 " « "
1 26 Brother T. P 40 " " «
No.
127
128
129
130
«3!
132
133
134
»35
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
M3
144
145
146
147
148
149
r5°
151
152
i53
154
155
156
iS7
1S8
i59
160
161
162
163
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. BROCKVILLE, 5887. 1 67
To Whom Granted. Amount. Through Whom Payable.
Orphans of W. R $20 Sec.-Treas. Kingston L.B.R
Widow of F. W R 30 " Peterboro' "
« W. B 20 " " "
T. B. M 40
S. T 40
" S. W 30 " " "
Widow of H. C 20
J. N 30
A. B 20
k. L 20 " Chatham
D. C 30 " " "
J. McP 30
W. C 30 '« Guelph
G. S. B 20
Brother J. E. W 50 " " "
Louise, daughter of R.H.L 20 " •' "
Widow of S. 1 20 " Stratford "
J. W. S 30 " St. Thomas "
Brother G. F. P 30
Widow of C. I. E 30 " Gait
A. K 4c
T. B 20
W. L 20 " Strathroy "
R. W. M 20
J. C. S 40
J. S 20
D. R 20
" W. J. B 20 " " "
H. H 30
J. McN .... 20
R. C. S 20
A. M 20
T. C 20
" J. M. B 10 "
S. K 20 " Goderich "
" E. C 30 " " "
H. R 20 " " "
i6S
. iNAVA
No. To Whom Granted. Amount. Through Whom Payable.
164 Widow of M. McP $4oSec.-Treas.Goderich L.B. R.
165 " D. Mel 40
166 " W. S. McK.
167 " P. M
168 Brother J. S. V
169 Widow of W. P
170
171
172
173
i74
20
30
5°
30
20
J. C
W. D 40
H. H .30
G. M 20
A. S 40
175 Brother G. F. P 40
176 Widow of D. H 30
177 Brother J. B 50
178 Orphans of J. H. M 40
179 " W. T 20
1 80 Widow of J. F 20
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190 '
191 '
192 '
193
194
195 Anna Jane, dau. of J. N.
196 Widow of J. J. C
197 " W. S
198 " R. L
199 " A. McG
200 " W. J.P
Woodstock
Barrie
F. A. C 30
J- G. F 30
A. S. Mel 20
R. H 30 W.M. Niagara, 2.
J. T 20
T. N 30
J- C 20
T. B 20
W. D. H 30
A. D 20
J- B 20
L. Wr 30
W. D 20
Brockville "
it a
Owen S'nd "
Union, 9.
Norfolk, 10.
True Britons, 14.
J. H.
40
a
20
u
"
20
u
Prince Edward
3°
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u
20
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St. Francis, 24
20
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Ontario, 26.
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•WNTA! COMMUNICATION,
No. To Whom Granted. Amount
20 1 Widow of J. R. R $20
202 ■• T. W. C 20
203 " W. J 20
204 Children of R. F 40
205 Widow of A. I) 30
206 " D. S 20
207 " G. G 20
208 " S. B 40
209 " W. L 20
210 " W. J 30
211 •• S. W 30
212 •• J. McV 20
213 Orphans of M. S 30
214 Widow of B. N 20
215 Bro. H. T. R 50
216 Widow of W. A 30
217 " I. N 30
218 " F. R. H. G... 30
219 - D. L. C 20
220 M J. M 20
221 " R. W 20
222 " C. E. V 20
223 " T. R 20
224 " A. G 30
225 " J. S 20
226 " I. L. S 30
227 " T. B. C 40
228 " W. A. B 20
229 " J. 1 30
230 " D. C 20
231 Bro. J. 1 40
232 Widow of W. J. 1 30
27,2, Brother J. W 40
234 Widow of D. McL 20
235 •" J- McK 4o
236 " E. H 20
237 " R- H 30
BROCKVILLE, 5887. T 69
Through Whom Payable
W.M. Ontario, 26.
Composite, 30.
Jerusalem, 31.
" Amity, 32.
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" Thistle, 34.
Welland, 36.
Trent, 38.
Brant, 45.
Madoc, 48.
Vaughan, 54.
" Merrickville, 55.
" St. Andrew's, 62.
" Durham, 66.
'• Stirling, 69.
" St. James,' 73.
Faithful Brethren, 77
Simcoe, 79.
St. John's, 81.
Manito, 90.
170 V-H I.ODGF. OF CANADA.
No. To Whom Granted. Amount. Through Whom Payable.
238 Widow of A. N. B $20 VV.M. Colborne, 91.
239 " G. G 20 " "
240 " J. E. B 20 "
241 " T. A. G 20 " "
242 Brother J. M 50 " Northern Light, 93.
243 Orphans of W. J. D 30 " "
244 Widow of R. F 20 " Sharon, 97.
245 " W. H 20 " "
246 " R. B. C P 20 "
247 Orphans of J. W. A 20 " "
248 Widow of R. F 40 " Tuscan, 99.
249 " J. R 30 " "
250 " R. B 20 " Maple Leaf, 103.
251 " J. F. B 30 " "
252 Eliza, dau. of S. S 40 " St. John's, 104.
253 Widow of T. P 20 " Burford, 106.
254 " J- B. S 30 "
255 " G. W. V 20 " Albion, 109.
256 Brother P. M 50 " "
257 " R- P 5° "
258 Widow of E. U 20 " "
259 J. P 30 " Central, no.
260 " T. D. H 40 "
261 " W. A ,.20 " Wilson, 113.
262 " W. S. P 20 "
263 " W. P 20 " «
264 " J. W. B 40 "
265 Widow of R. B 30 " Cassia, 116.
266 " T. A 20 " Maple Leaf, 119.
267 " W. P 20 " Doric, 121.
268 " H. R 20 " "
269 " C B 40 "
270 " J. A. P 20 " Cornwall, 125.
271 " T. P. D 20 " «
272 " W. H 30 " «
273 " J.H 20 " The Rising Sun, 129
274 J- S 40 " St. Lawrence, 131
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887 1 7 I
No. To Whom Granted. Amount. Through Whom Payable.
275 Widow of W. R $40 W.M. St. Clair, 135
276 " J. R. M 20 " "
277 " J. P 20 " "
278 Brother J. B 40 " Richardson, 136.
279 Widow of W. C. J 30 " Pythagoras, 137.
280 '• J.J 40 " Lebanon, 139.
281 " R. G 20 " Prince of Wales, 146
282 " J. D. R 20 " "
283 Harriette. dau. of J. R. S. 40 " "
284 Widow of J. T 30 " Mississippi, 147,
285 " W. A. D 30 " "
286 " D. T 40 "
287 Orphans of T.W 40 " Erie, 149.
288 Widow of J. W. McK.... 20 " Burns, 153.
289 " R. B 20 " Irving, 154.
290 Brother E. J. H 30 " Simpson, 157.
291 Widow of F. A. C 20 "
292 " J. C 20 " Percy, 161.
293 " R. E 30 " "
294 " F. B 30 "
295 " T. A. DeW 30 " Walsingham, 174.
296 u W. H. C 20 " Oriental, 181.
297 " J. E. D 40 " "
298 " J. H 20 " Scotland, 193.
299 Bro. }. T 40 " Petrolea, 194.
300 Widow of C. S. H 20 " St. Alban's, 200.
301 " W. K 20 " "
302 " H. W 30 " Leeds, 201.
303 " G. S 30 " Evergreen, 209.
304 Bro. J. C. L 50 " Craig, 214.
305 Widow of R. A. H . . . . 20 " Harris, 216.
306 Bro. J. C 30 " Credit, 219.
307 Widow of D. P 20 " Bernard. 225.
308 " A. B. S 40 " Ionic, 229.
309 " P. F. L. R. . . . 20 " Beaver, 234.
310 Bro. W. N 50 " Manitoba, 236.
311 Widow of J. K 30 " King Hiram. 37.
172 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
No. To Whom Granted. Amount. Through Whom Payable.
312 Widow of P. S. McK...$2o VV.M. King Hiram, 37.
313 " T. F 40 " Havelock, 238.
314 Orphans of J. F. B 40 " Tweed, 239.
315 Widow of R. A. F. . . . 20 " Quinte, 241.
316 " A. K 40 " Thistle, 250.
317 " W. P 30 " Sydenham, 255.
318 " R. C 20 " Harriston. 262.
319 " J- A 20 "
320 " J. A. P. 20 " Northern Light, 266
321 " McK. C 30 " Cedar, 270.
322 " F. N 40 "
323 Bro. W. H 50 "
324 Widow of H. M 20 " Wellington, 271.
325 " A. T 40 " Seymour, 272.
326 Bro. T. G 40 " Mystic, 278.
327 " J. H 20 " New Hope, 279.
328 " S. W 40 "
329 " C. R 40 " Lome, 282.
330 ' J. McR 20 "
331 Widow of P. S 20 "
332 Brother H. M 30 " Doric, 289.
333 " ww 4o " Blyth, 303.
334 Widow of A. B 30 " Minerva, 304.
335 " J- s 4o " Durham, 306.
336 " J- J- E 3° " Morning Star, 309.
337 Brother J. P 50 "
338 Widow of R. F. M 20 " Pnyx, 312.
339 " J- M 2° " Blair> 3J4-
340 " D. J. B 40 "
.341 " E E. S 20 " Hiram, 319.
342 " J. A 40 " Walker, 321.
343 " A. F 20 " Alvinston, 323.
344 " J. McT 20 "
345 Wallace, orph. of J. H. D. 20 " King Solomon, 329.
346 Widow of F. J. H. H. . . . 40 " Occident, 346.
347 " H. P. B 30 «
348 " A. G 30 " Mercer, 347.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887. 1 73
No. To Whom Granted. Amount. Through Whom Payable.
349 Widow of R. V $20 W.M. Brock, 354-
35o
35i
352
353
354
355
R. G. . . .
J.W...
j. H...
W. S . . .
c w. P,
H. L. T
20
20
3°
40
40
Maple Leaf, 362.
Crystal Fountain, 389
Leopold, 397.
Oakville, 400.
30 Bro. Robert Armour.
356 Eliza M. C, dau. of C. C. 30 M.W. Bro. Otto Klotz.
357 Widow of A. B 40 " A. A. Stevenson.
The following returns have been received from the Local
Boards of Relief as at 31st May, 1887 :
TORONTO.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1886 ' $361 51
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge 500 00
Special Grants from Grand
Lodge to 25 Pensioners. 630 00
Grants from 10 Lodges,
viz.: Nos. 16, 22, 25,
65, 75, 86, 218, 316,
326, 367 847 00
Other Sources 151 80
EXPENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
to 25 Pensioners $620 00
Local Relief 212 00
Transient Relief 146 70
Funeral expenses 40 00
Incidentals 49 00
1 Order, re Fisher, re-
turned 10 00
Other Expenses 263 75
Total Expenditure ... 1,342 18
Balance on hand 1,148 13
$2,490 31
$2,490 31
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May.
1886
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge
Special Grants from Grand
Lodge to 33 Pensioners.
Grants from 3 Lodges,
viz. : Nos. 6, 27, 61. . ..
Other Sources
HAMILTON.
EXPENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
$ 24 18 to 32 Pensioners $830 00
Local Relief 168 00
1 50 00 Transient Relief 80 45
Funeral Expenses 46 57
85000 Orders, "Andrews," re-
turned 20 00
153 75
287 15
Total Expenditure.
Balance on hand
1,145 °2
320 06
$1,465 08
$1,465 08
»74
GRAND LODGE 01 ' I
LONDON.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1886 : . $114 94
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge 70 00
Special Grants from Grand
Lodge to 31 Pensioners. 790 00
Giants from 8 Lodges,
viz.: Nos. 20, 42, 64,
195, 209a, 330, 37S, 380. ' 120 95
Other Sources 260 90
EXPENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
to 31 Pensioners $79° °°
Local Relief 312 00
Transient Relief 137 9°
Incidentals. 12 33
Total Expenditure. . . . 1,252 23
Balance on hand ...... 104 56
$1,356 79
OTTAWA.
$1,356 79
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1886 $ 81 89
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge 30 00
Special Grants from Grand
Lodge to 12 Pensioners. 360 00
Grants from 1 Lodge, viz.:
No. 52 16 50
EXPENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
to 12 Pensioners $360 00
Local Relief 30 00
Transient Relief 40 00
Incidentals 5 00
Total Expenditure .... 435 00
Balance on hand 53 39
$488 39
$ 9 19
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1886
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge 50 00
Special Giants from Grand
Lodge to 16 Pensioners. 470 00
Grants from 2 Lodges.
viz.: Nos. 3, 92 80 00
Other Sources 1 18 00
$488 39
KINGSTON.
EXPENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
to 16 Pensioners $47o 00
Local Relief 171 00
Transient Relief 35 00
Funeral Expenses 40 00
Incidentals 71
Total Expenditure
Balance on hand . .
$727 19
716 71
10 48
$727 19
PETERBOROUGH.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1886
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge
EXPENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
$ 3 64 to 7 Pensioners $230 00
Local Relief 84 88
20 00 Transient Relief 15 70
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, RROCKVILLE, 58S7. 1 75
Special Grant from Grand Funeral Expenses
Lodge to 7 Pensioners. $230 co Incidentals
Grants from 2 Lodges, viz.:
Nos. IOI, 155 14400 Total Expenditure..
Balance on hand ....
>35 00
29 85
$397 64
393 43
4 21
$397 64
GUELPH.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1886 $ 2 39
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge 10 00
Special Grants from Grand
Lodge to 4 Pensioners . . 12000
Grant from 1 Lodge, viz.:
No. 258 25 00
$157 39
EXPENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
to 4 Pensioners $120 00
Local Relief 36 00
Incidentals 25
Total Expenditure.... 156 25
Balance on hand 1 14
$157 39
STRATFORD.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1886 $ 52 48
Special Grant from Grand
Lodge to 1 Pensioner . . 20 00
Grants from 3 Lodges, viz.:
Nos. I2i, 144, 332.. .. 57 30
EXPENDITURE.
Grant from Grand Lodge
to 1 Pensioner
Local Relief
Transient Relief
Total Expenditure . . .
Balance on hand
$ 20
00
83
20
5 05
108
25
21
00
Balance on hand 31st May,
1886
Special Grants from Grand
Lodge to 3 Pensioners .
$129 78
$129 78
ST. THOMAS.
EXPENDITURE.
$ 19 53
I
So 00
Grant from Grand Lodge
to three Pensioners .... $ 80 00
Transient Relief 8 65
Total Expenditure . .
Balance on hand
$ 99 53
98 90
00 63
$ 99 53
I 76
GF. \M> LODGE OF CANADA.
( I1ATHAM.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1886 $ 21 35
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge 40 00
Grant from 1 Lodge, viz.:
No. 46 45 50
EXPENDITURE.
Transient Relief $ 40 90
Funeral Expenses 45 50
Total Expenditure.... 86 40
Balance on hand 20 45
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1886 $ 31 35
Special Grants from Grand
Lodge to 3 Pensioners. 90 00
$106 85 $106 85
GALT.
EXPENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
to 3 Pensioners $ 90 00
Transient Relief 10 25
Total Expenditure.
Balance on hand
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
1886 , $ 10 13
Special Grants from Grand
Lodge to 10 Pensioners. 230 00
100 25
21 10
$121 35 $121 35
STRATHROY.
EXPENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
to 10 Pensioners $230 00
Total Expenditure .... 230 00
Balance on hand 10 13
$240 13
GODERICH.
RECEIPTS.
Special Grants from Grand
Lodge to 8 Pensioners . . $250 00
Grant from 1 Lodge, viz.:
No. 33 195 So
$240 13
EXPENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
to 8 Pensioners .
Local Relief. . . .
Transient Relief. .
Funeral Expenses.
$445 80 Total Expenditure
WINDSOR.
$250 00
158 00
1 00
36 So
$445 80
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st May,
EXPENDITURE.
Local Relief $ 10 00
1886 $ 16 50 Transient Relief 20 50
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge 40 00
Total Expenditure .
Balance on hand . . .
30 50
26 00
$ 56 50
$ 56 50
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, RROCKVILLE, 5887. T 77
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st
May, 1886
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge . .
Special Grants from Grand
Lodge to 6 Pensioners.
Grant from 2 Lodges.
viz. : No. 43, 76
WOODSTOCK.
EXPENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
$ 4 80 to 6 Pensioners $200 00
Local Relief , 30 50
10 00 Transient Relief 3 00
Funeral Expenses 154 10
200 00 Incidentals 21
174 60
Total Expenditure.
Balance on hand . .
$389 40
$387 Si
1 59
$389 40
BARRIE.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st
May, 1SS6 $ 13 35
Special Grants from Grand
Lodge to 3 Pensioners. . 1 10 00
Grant from 1 Lodge, viz.:
No. 230 . 41 32
$164 67
EXPENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
to 3 Pensioners $110 00
Funeral Expenses 41 32
Total Expenditure.
Balance on hand . . .
$151 32
13 35
$164 67
BROCKVILLE.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st
May, 1886 $ 66 90
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge 30 00
Special Grants from Grand
Lodge to 2 Pensioners . 50 00
Grants from 2 Lodges,
EXPENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
to 2 Pensioners $ 50 00
Local Relief 3000
Transient Relief 10 35
Incidentals 90
Total Expenditure.... $ 91 25
viz. : Nos. 5, 368 28 00 Balance on hand 83 65
$174 90
$174 90
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand 31st
May, 1886
Direct Grant from Grand
Lodge
Special Grants from Grand
Lodge to 2 Pensioners.
OWEN SOUND.
EXPENDITURE.
Grants from Grand Lodge
$24 20 to 2 Pensioners $50 00
Local Relief 10 00
20 00 Transient Relief 10 75
50 00 Total Expenditure.... $70 75
Balance on hand 23 45
$94 20
$94 20
I 78 GRAND 1 ODGE OB CAN IDA
The Lodges which, by their "return" of grants made by
Grand Lodge and made payable through the Master of each
Lodge, show that they have raided money by local contribution,
and expended the same for benevolent purposes, are the
following, viz. : — No. 9, $15.50 ; No. 18, $64.00 ; No 26,
$54.25 ; No. 30, $54-5° 5 No- 31, $22.38 ; No. 32, $11.00 ;
No. 81, $6.00 ; No. 91, $13.89 ; No. 93, $5.00 ; No. 97,
$40.00 ; No. 100, $21.39 J No- io3, $45-25 5 No- i°4>$38-67;
No. 123, $51.00 ; No. 126, $20.00 ; No. 131, $23.00 ; No.
139, $49.00 ; No. 146, $15.00 ; No. 183, $25.00 ; No. 219,
$50.00 ; No. 304, $22.00 ; No. 306, $14.00 ; No. 314,
$17.00; No. 369, $120.79; No. 347, $40.00; No. 400,
$5.00.
The Lodges which, by their " returns " only show the
monies received from Grand Lodge for special grants and paid
over to the parties to whom such grants were made, but do
not show that any money was raised or expended by such
Lodges for benevolent purposes, are the following, viz. : — Nos.
2, 14, 24, 37> 54, 55, 73, 77, 78, 106, 109, 115, 116, 129, 135,
174, 181, 200, 209, 216, 229, 234, 236, 255, 262, 271, 279,
282, 319, 321, 323. The Lodges in default of making
"returns " as required by Grand Lodge Rule are the following,
viz.: — Returns due for grants made in 1879, No. 15, $20.00.
For grants made in 1880, No. 94, $40.00; No. 353, $30.00.
For grants made in 1881, No. 179, $40.00 ; No. 312, $80.00.
For grants made in 1882. No. 159, $30.00 ; No. 217, $30.00;
No. 289, $30.00. For grants made in 1883, No. 39, $20.00;
No. 210, $50.00 ; No. 284, $40.00. For grants made in
1884, No. 82, $30.00 ; No. 125, $90.00; No. 168, $20.00;
No. 196, $20.00 ; No. 256, $50.00. For grants made in 1885,
No. 10, $50.00 ; No. 54, $60.00 ; No. 74, $30.00 ; No. 80,
$70.00 ; No. 140, $30.00; No. 165, $30.00; No. 189, $50.00 ;
No. 193, $20.00; No. 362, $20.00. For grants made in 1886,
No. 29, $20.00; No. 34, $50.00 ; No. 36, $20.00 ; No. 69,
$40.00 ; No. 79, $40.00 ; No. 80, $20.00 ; No. 89, $20.00 ;
No. 99, $70.00; No. no, $70.00 ; No. 113, $100.00 ; No.
119, $20.00 ; No. 121, $80.00 ; No. 147, $100.00 ; No. 154,
$20.00 ; No. 157, $50.00 ; No. 161, $50.00 ; No. 171,
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILI.F, 5887. 1 79
$60.00 ; No. 207, $30.00 ; No. 215, $40.00 ; No. 225,
$20.00; No. 235, $20.00; No. 239, $40.00; No. 241,
$50.00 ; No. 261, $50.00 ; No. 263, $40.00 ; No. 281,
$20.00 ; No. 286, $40.00 ; No. 307, $20.00 ; No. 309,
$80.00 ; No. 311, $40.00 ; No. 346, $70.00 ; No. 388, $30.00 ;
No- 397> $3°-°°-
Fraternally submitted.
Otto Klotz,
Chairman Sub- Co?nmittee.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, seconded by
M. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, and
Resolved, — That the Report of the Board on Benevolence be received
and (subsequently) adopted.
NOTICE OF MOTION.
M. W. Bro. Klotz, gave notice that on to-morrow he would
move that the sum of $5,000 be taken from the General Funds
of Grand Lodge and placed to the credit of the Benevolent
Fund — current account.
REPORT ON THE CONDITION OF MASONRY.
R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem on behalf of the Board, presented
and read the following
report :
The Board have pleasure in reporting that even more than
ordinary care and attention to the interests of Masonry have
characterized the District Deputy Grand Masters, whose
Reports exhibit a marked progress in the condition of the
Craft throughout the jurisdiction.
The suggestions made last Communication with the view of
improving these Reports have, as a rule, been carried out,
and this year all of them evince care and zeal and an earnest
desire to place before Grand Lodge, in a clear and compre-
hensive manner, the true condition of the Lodges in the
respective Districts. While the Board cannot but admire the
thorough and exhaustive Reports, treating of almost every
conceivable subject, even to matters so unimportant as the
state of the weather during each visitation, they submit that
these Reports could be made very much shorter, and still
contain all necessary statistics and information. The adoption
iSo GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
of a tabular statement similar to that appended to the Report
of the District Deputy Grand Master of the 55th Masonic
District would furnish incalculable assistance to the Board,
enabling them almost at a glance to observe the progress or
retrogression of the various Lodges. The remainder of the
Report could then be devolved to matters not covered by the
statistical statement. Matters of no interest to the Craft in
general, such as the lists of brethren accompanying the
District Deputies during their official visitations, might with
advantage be omitted from these Reports, acknowledgment
being more appropriately made by letter or personal expression
of thanks.
The Board are pleased to learn that the Re-distribution of
Districts has been attended by the most beneficial and satis-
factory results, and has enabled the District Deputy Grand
Masters to perform the several duties required of them with
greater ease and facility ; and that while a feeling may have
existed and doubtless did exist in the minds of several brethren
that the re-distribution was not necessary, or that it might
prove unsatisfactory by the breaking up of old ties and associa-
tions ; that all such feelings are being gradually allayed, and
that the spirit of true freemasonry prevails in this respect
throughout the jurisdiction.
Lodges of Instruction for Districts, or sections of Districts
— twenty in all — have been held. Seven of these were called
in one District. The marked success which attended these
particular meetings induces the Board to suggest that this
important factor in the successful and uniform working of the
Lodges should receive the careful consideration of District
Deputy Grand Masters. The zeal of the D. D. G. M. of the
nth Masonic District in this connection might, with advan-
tage, be emulated by those who have not found it convenient
to hold during the year even one general Lodge of Instruction.
It is, however, gratifying to find that all availed themselves of
the opportunity, during their official visitations, to add to their
inspection, instruction. Some of them considered this mode
more effectual and better calculated to accomplish the desired
end, than by holding General Lodges of Instruction. While
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approving the laudable practice of using official visits for
instruction in work, etc., the Board recommend that General
Lodges of Instruction be held in each District at least once in
every year.
The Warrants of several of the older Lodges are reported as
being without numbers, while others are said to bear numbers
not corresponding with those on the Register of Grand Lodge.
The board recommend that such Warrants be returned to
Grand Lodge, to have engrossed thereon the proper number,
and that the alteration or addition be initialed by the Grand
Secretary and returned without cost to the Lodge.
The Board suggest, that in cases where Lodges are in a
dormant condition, the D. D. G. M. for the District should
visit the neighborhood, and if possible, discover the cause of
the inertness. It sometimes happens that local differences
produce trouble in Lodges, and that the individual members
are not so much to blame as those who should be " Rulers in
the Craft ;" when in such cases the brethren are made to under-
stand their privileges, the difficulty is frequently removable.
The Board regret to learn that several of the installed
officers of Lodges have been found unable to perform the
esoteric work of the Lodge, but are pleased to know that gen-
erally it is creditably and ably done. The Board trust that
in future more care will be observed by installing officers
satisfying themselves that none but duly qualified officers are
permitted to occupy the chairs.
The Board are gratified to learn that the suggestions made
from time to time have been acted upon, and that the Lodges
in some of the Districts have paid the expenses of the District
Deputy Grand Masters, and trust, without future reference, all
Lodges will do their duty in this respect.
The D. D. G. Ms. report as a rule the payment of dues is
satisfactory. In some instances dues have been outstanding
too long, and the Board are of the opinion that if the By-Laws
of Lodges were more strictly enforced, and members who are
able and unwilling to pay suspended, the Craft would be much
benefited. If members are unable to pay, their dues should
be at once remitted-
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Notwithstanding some matters referred to were of an unsatis-
factory nature, the state of the Craft is very gratifying, and
Grand Lodge may well be congratulated on the condition of
Masonry throughout the jurisdiction.
Fraternally submitted.
Hugh Murray,
Acting- Chairman of Sub- Committee.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, seconded by
M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, and
Resolved, — That the Report of the Board on the Condition of Masonry
be received and — subsequently — adopted.
REPORT OF THE BOARD ON JURISPRUDENCE.
R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, on behalf of the Board, pre-
sented and read the following
report :
The Board of General Purposes beg leave to present the
following Report on Jurisprudence :
i. A Fellowcraft of a Lodge in Quebec being within the
jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Canada and likely to
remain there for some months. Can a Lodge in our jurisdic-
tion, at the request of his Lodge, confer on him the third
degree ?
Intercourse between subordinate Lodges of different juris-
dictions should be through the Grand Officers of their respect-
ive Grand Lodges. Therefore, the request of the Lodge
should be approved of by the Grand Master of its Grand
Lodge and assented to by the Grand Master of our Grand
Lodge.
2. When any of the officers of a Lodge have not been
elected on the day appointed by the By-Laws, a dispensation
from the Grand Master is required to hold an emergency for
the election. A D. D. G. M. cannot give a dispensation for
election or installation.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
Henry Macpherson,
C 'hairman Sub- Committee.
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It was moved by R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, seconded by
R. W. Bro. Henry Macpherson, and
Resolved, — That the Report of the Board on Jurisprudence be received
and adopted.
REPORT ON GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS.
R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, on behalf of the Board, pre-
sented and read the following
report :
The Board of General Purposes have had before them the
following cases of grievances and appeals, all of which have
been considered, and the conclusions arrived at are embodied
in the report in detail upon each case as follows : —
In the matter of
I
Stirling Lodge, No. 69,
O. R. C. V The Defendant is charged
vs. I with adultery. He was tried
John McCaw, Sr. J by the Lodge and found
■ guilty and suspended, and
recommendation made that he be expelled. In this finding
the Board concur, and they recommend that he be summoned
to show cause, at next meeting of Grand Lodge, why he should
not be expelled from the Craft.
Lebanon Lodge, No. 139
vs. > The Defendant is charged
Robert Gott. | with defrauding the Lodge of
Funds. He was tried by the
Lodge and found guilty, was suspended, and a recommenda-
tion made that he be expelled. He was summoned to show
cause, at this meeting of Grand Lodge, why he should not be
expelled. He failed to attend or show any sufficient defence,
and the Board recommend him for indefinite suspension or
until restitution is made.
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Euclid Lodge 366
vs. V Charged with Bigamy. See
Bro. J. T. Ackroyd. I G. L. Proceedings, 1886, page
133. He was summoned to
shew cause at this Grand Lodge why he should not be
expelled from the Craft. He has not appeared nor offered
any defence. The Board recommend that he be expelled
from the Craft.
Harrison Lodge 262
vs.
T TbJ
I with ]
This brother was charged
Bro. James Brown. | with Felony. See G. L. Pro-
ceedings, 1886, page 134.
He was summoned to show cause at this Grand Lodge why
he should not be expelled. He failed to appear and offered
no defence. The Board recommend that he be expelled from
the Craft.
W. Bro. McGuire
vs.
> Charged with Assault. See
W. Bro. Middleditch, & L. Proceedings, 1886, page
of Lodge No. 34. 1 132, where they referred it to
— y the D. D. G. M. for further
investigation and such action as he might deem necessary or
advisable. The D. D. G. M. ordered a new trial, which has
not yet taken place. The Board recommend that the matter
be allowed to stand, pending a new trial.
W. Bro. Wm. Eyre
vs.
Improperly initiating a can-
R. W. Bro. Preston, | didate residing beyond his
W. M. of Lodge 157. J jurisdiction. See G. L. Pro-
ceedings, 1886, page 137,
where the matter was referred to the D. D. G. M. of 15th
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District to investigate and report. The D. D. G. M. has made
his report, and the Board find there was an infringment by
R. W. Bro. Preston on the jurisdiction of Harmony Lodge, No.
370, and that what he had done was done unintentionally, and
recommend that the charge be dismissed upon Simpson Lodge
remitting to Harmony Lodge the initiation fee less the G. L.
fee for registration.
Stevenson Lodg
;e, 218 J
I
: 218. I
vs.
Bro. W. F. Clarke, Charged with appropriating
Late Secretary of Lodge 218. ) to his own use the funds of
the Lodge whilst Secretary.
He was tried by the Lodge and found guilty, was suspended,
and recommendation made to Grand Lodge for expulsion.
In this finding the Board concur, and we recommend that he
be summoned to show cause at the next meeting of Grand
Lodge why he should not be expelled.
Bro. W. B. Bishop \
vs.
R. W. Bro. Gunn I
and 1 Using improper and intem-
W. Bro. Irwin, I Perate language. (See G. L.
Of Doric Lodge, 382. [Proceedings, t886, page 135,
' where the matter was dis-
missed as against R. W. Bro. Gunn, and that the D. D. G. M.
report upon the charges against Bro. Irwin.) The D. D. G. M.
reported the circumstances, and that Bro. Irwin admitted the
charge, but pleaded justification. The Board recommend
that W. Bro. Irwin be censured for language used.
Bro. J. H. McLellan
vs.
Refusal to grant Dimit.
I The Board find that a Dimit
was ordered to be granted in
1883, but from the evidence adduced we cannot find that a
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certificate was actually granted and given him. The Hoard
recommend that the Lodge be instructed to give Bro. McLel-
lan a certificate that he was dimitted on the date of the
ordering of the same.
Bro. John McDonald
vs.
Bro. J. J. McMurchy,
W. M.-elect of Lodge 136,
and S. Warden of same
Lodge.
Illegal elections, on the
ground that they were not
held, in accordance with the
By-Laws of the Lodge.
Having before us the letter of the W. Master-elect that he
does xiot intend to present himself for installation, and the
D. D. G. M. having reported that at the election of the W. M.
and S. W. irregularities occurred in violation of the By-Laws
of the Lodge, we consider the elections irregular, and recom-
mend that new elections to those offices be ordered.
Bro. Minister
vs.
W. Bro. Langton, V. W,
Bro. Hambly,
and
Bro. W. Pearson,
of
King Solomon's Lodge, No. 2 2.
"\
V
False declaration of the
state of the Ballot upon the
election of four candidates.
See Grand Lodge Proceed-
ings, 1886 — page 133. There
the Board reported that the
provisions of Section 138 of the Constitution of Grand Lodge,
are so stringent as to preclude enquiry into the irregularities
alleged. Before the motion for the adoption of this report, it
was moved in amendment, and carried, that the report be
referred back to the Board with instructions to have the said
complaint fully investigated, and that the witnesses in the case
in giving their evidence be permitted to disclose how they
voted on the petitions, The Grand Master appointed R. W.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVJLLE, 5887 1 87
Bro. Walkem, R. W. Bro. Hegler and R. W. Bro. Gibson a
Commission to carry out the instructions of Grand Lodge
contained in the above mentioned amendment. The Com-
mission proceeded in accordance with their instructions on
3rd November, 1886, at Masonic Hall, Toronto, when the
brethren complained against protested against the proceedings
as informal and unconstitutional. The Commission proceeded
to investigate and took a very large amount of evidence on
behalf of the Complainant, which has been before the Board
and fully considered. The Defendants declined to give any
evidence or make any statements other than their protests,
though they had the opportunity to do so given them. The
Board recommend that the whole matter be tried by the Board
and that the Defendants be summoned to appear before the
Board or any Commission they may appoint for purpose of
such trial, at such time and place as they may appoint.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
L. H. Henderson,
Chairman Sub -Commit tee.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, seconded by
R. W. Bro. L. H. Henderson, and
Resolved, — That the Report of the Board on Grievances and Appeals be
received and (subsequently) adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TESTIMONIAL.
R. W. Bro. J. J. Mason, on behalf of the Committee
appointed at the last Annual Communication of Grand Lodge
to procure and present a testimonial to M. W. Bro. Hugh
Murray, presented and read the following
report :
The Committee appointed by Grand Lodge at its last
Annual Communication to " select and present to M. W. Bro.
Hugh Murray, Past Grand Master, a suitable testimonial, as a
token of the respect and esteem in which he is held by the
members of Grand Lodge, and of the able manner in which
he presided over the Craft," respectfully report that the wishes
of Grand Lodge have been complied with by the procuring of
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a suitable testimonial and presenting the same to M. W. Bro.
Murray on the 27th May last, in the presence of a large
gathering of the Craft, at the City of Hamilton, under the
auspices and at a regular meeting of Acacia Lodge, No. fix,
the mother Lodge of the worthy and illustrious recipient.
The presentation was accompanied by the following address,
suitably engrossed :
(.kano Lodge of Canada, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
to Most Worshipful Brother Hugh .Murray, Past
Grand Master :
Dear Sir and Most Worshipful Brother,— The names of the
Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Canada are household words
throughout our jurisdiction, and they have been and are justly respected
and esteemed for their many excellencies, both of head and heart, and it
must be gratifying to you, Most Worshipful Sir, to realize the fact that
your own name is added to the list, and that you are held " second to
none " of your illustrious predecessors in the love and esteem of your
brethren. The indomitable zeal, untiring energy and devotion, sound
judgment, just administration and invariable courtesy which characterized
your every act during the two years of your " supreme command," not only
added to the prestige of our Grand Lodge, but pointed you out as a
deserving and worthy recipient of the unbounded personal love and regard
of the whole Craft. To express these feelings in some tangible manner, it
was unanimously ordered by Grand Lodge, upon your retirement from
office last July, that a committee be appointed to " select and present " to
you a suitable testimonial as a token of the respect and esteem in which you
are held, and as a memorial of the appreciation by the Craft of the ability
which distinguished your career as Grand Master. It is with unfeigned
pleasure we now endeavor to carry out the wishes and views of the
brethren, and in name and on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Canada offer
for your acceptance this jewel, and this regalia of a Past Grand Master, and
to add the unqualified assurance, which doubtless will be far more
pleasing and more gratifying to you than either jewel or regalia, that in
the estimation of the fraternity you did (to quote the words of your own
able address to Grand Lodge at its last Communication) " in all things
conscientiously discharge the important duties of chief ruler in the Craft
and Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge," and that you
are " secure in the affection and esteem of the brethren." That you may
be long spared to aid and assist us by your sage counsel and matured
experience, and that the G. A. O. T. U. may bless you in your " basket
and your store," is but the echo of the sentiments and leelings of all your
brethren in this jurisdiction.
Yours fraternally.
E. Mitchell, \
J. J. Mason, V Committee.
Gavin Stewart, J
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To which M. W. Bro. Murray replied as under : —
BRETHREN,— With all my heart I thank you, the Committee appointed
to select and present to me a testimonial from the Grand Lodge, for the
choice you have made. The regalia of a Past Grand Master with which
you have clothed me, and the jewel with which you have invested me, are
appropriate and most acceptable gifts — gifts which will be worn by me
with pride, not on account of the rank which they represent, but because
they are the evidence of the appreciation of the Grand Lodge, and because
of the friendly words with which the presentation is accompanied. On
proper occasions I will wear them, and will endeavor to wear them
worthily, in imitation of the illustrious brethren who have preceded me
in the office of Grand Master, and I will be reminded by these emblems
of my duties to the Craft. The sentiments contained in the address,
which you have couched in such kindly language, and had so tastefully
engrossed in this handsome volume, will be ever with me, engraved on
my heart ; and will be to me not a description of the man you have found
me, but rather of the ideal Mason it is your desire I should be, and which,
by the help of the Grand Architect of the universe, I will endeavor to
become. This volume will be highly prized by my wife and children,
being to them the estimate in which their husband and father is held in the
esteem of his brethren. From the remarks which have been made, as well
as from the address, I recognize the reviewers of my Masonic career as
most friendly critics, otherwise much of the praise which has been so
lavishly bestowed would have been more sparingly dispensed, but I
gratefully accept the assurances that my Masonic conduct and my official
acts are approved. An eminent Masonic writer has said that in youth we
think life is much too long for that which we have to learn and do, but
when in after years we halt and look back along the way we have come
and balance our accounts with time and opportunity, we find that we have
made life much too short, and thrown away a large portion of our time.
Halting here, I feel that in comparison with my opportunities I have done
my little for Freemasonry, and that it is true only, in a very limited sense,
that I have been zealous and devoted. Looking back, I see much to regret,
many opportunities for doing good lost, much time which should have
been usefully employed wasted. Still it is gratifying, having within me a
consciousness of an honest intention to perform my duties, to receive
evidence that my imperfections have been overlooked, that the broad
mantle of Masonic charity has been thrown over my shortcomings, and
that my brethren have for me words of commendation. It is also
gratifying to me that the presentation is made in my mother Lodge, and
that the Committee of Grand Lodge are my oldest and truest friends.
You, Brother Mitchell, were the Master of this Lodge at the time of my
admission into the Order, and it was to you I was apprenticed. It was
from you I received instruction, encouragement, counsel. It was you who
afterwards became my model Mason, my model Master. It i^, you who
190 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
have coiiK- to-night, at much risk, from a sick bed, to add the capsheaf to
your work, and to honor your pupil. You, Brother Mason, entering the
fraternity at the same time with myself, served your Lodge as Secretary,
Warden and Master during the same years' I filled similar offices in this
Lodge. At that time a strong friendship was formed, which has continued
unbroken, and I am sure was never stronger than during the period we
were more intimately associated as Grand Secretary and Grand Master.
And you, Brother Stewart, who perhaps more than any other one have
been my Masonic companion, my most trusted friend, for many years I
have plodded on with you, side by side, through different degrees and
rites, during labor and refreshment, bound to you by many ties ; but by
none stronger than my devotion to you for your honest worth. When I
look around and see this vast gathering of Craftsmen assembled to do
honor to me, and remember that I am not only the recipient of a handsome
testimonial, but am also the honored guest of Acacia Lodge, I am over-
whelmed by the kindness and consideration of my brethren. It seems to
me that I am continuously receiving favors and honors. I cast my eyes
back three years to the time when, by the almost unanimous vote of the
brethren of this vast jurisdiction, I was elected to fill the highest office. I
can never forget the welcome home, nor the meeting held shortly after,
when the members of all the city Lodges assembled to rejoice with my
mother Lodge that her son had been so honored, and Hamilton for the
first time in the history of Masonry, had had one of its citizens elected
Grand Master Mason. At that time a congratulatory address was presented
and a banquet was provided, and now after occupying the Grand East for
two terms, on retiring from office, my mother Lodge again at much
expense, provides a grand entertainment, and places me under yet another
obligation. Brethren, I am deeply grateful, not only to you, but also
to all the brethren present. Many of you, Past Grand Master Klotz and
othirrs, have come considerable distances, and at personal inconvenience
and expense, and I will only add that it will be the endeavor of, my whole
life to so live and act as to continue to merit your good opinion.
Your Committee will only add that a more pleasing and
gratifying privilege could not have been accorded to them, and
that the assistance of, and cordial reception and entertainment
by Acacia Lodge, was thoroughly and heartily appreciated by
the members of your Committee.
Fraternally submitted.
E. Mitchell,
Chairman,
, , . V Committee,
J. J. Mason, t
I
Gavin Stewart,
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It was moved by R. W. Bro. E. Mitchell, seconded by R.
W. Bro. J. J. Mason, and
Resolved, — That the Report on the presentation to M. W. Bro. Hugh
Murray be received and adopted.
THE REVISED CONSTITUTION.
The consideration of the proposed new Book of Constitution,
as printed in the proceedings of 1886 — pages 149 to 202,
was then proceeded with, clause by clause, resulting in its
adoption with the exception of the following clauses which
were amended, and now read as follows : —
3. The Grand Master or presiding officer, at the Annual
Communication, shall appoint twelve scrutineers, not being
Grand Lodge officers, or brethren nominated for Grand
Lodge office, or members of the Board of General
Purposes, whose duty it shall.be to make a correct report to
Grand Lodge through the brother first named, of the result of
the ballot They shall act in sections of threes, to whom shall
be allotted separate parcels of ballots or balloting lists, as
collected by the stewards ; and before entering upon the duties
of their office, the scrutineers shall solemnly pledge themselves
to perform the same truly and faithfully.
5. The following officers shall be elected, viz. : — By ballot
of Grand Lodge —
The Most Worshipful the Grand Master.
The Right Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master.
By nomination to be handed to the Grand Secretary, and if
more than one brother be nominated, then by ballot of Grand
Lodge —
The Right Worshipful the Grand Senior Warden.
" Junior Warden.
" Chaplain.
" Treasurer.
'' Registrar
" Secretary.
By an open vote of Grand Lodge —
The Grand Tyler.
By a majority of the Past Masters and Representatives of
the warranted Lodges of the respective District, present at the
Annual Communication, subject to the confirmation of the
Grand Master —
The Right Worshipful the District Deputy Grand Masters.
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6. The following officers shall be appointed by the Grand
Master, viz. : —
The Very Worshipful Grand Senior Deacon.
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9. The rank of officers and members of Grand Lodge
shall be as follows : —
The Grand Master.
Past Grand Masters, according to seniority.
The Deputy Grand Master.
Past Deputy Grand Masters.
District Deputy Grand Master, Erie District, No. 1
" " " " St. Clair « " 2
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Past District Deputy Grand Masters.
Grand Senior Warden.
Past Grand Senior Wardens.
Grand Junior Warden.
Past Grand Junior Wardens.
Grand Chaplain.
Past Grand Chaplains.
Grand Treasurer.
Past Grand Treasurers.
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Grand Registrar.
Past Grand Registrars.
Grand Secretary.
Past Grand Secretaries.
Grand Senior Deacon.
Past Grand Senior Deacons.
Grand Juviior Deacon.
Past Grand Junior Deacons.
Grand Superintendent of Works.
Past Grand Superintendents of Works.
Grand Director of Ceremonies.
Past Grand Directors of Ceremonies.
Assistant Grand Secretary.
Past Assistant Grand Secretaries.
Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies.
Past Assistant Grand Directors of Ceremonies.
Grand Sword Bearer.
Past Grand Sword Bearers.
Grand Organist.
Past Grand Organists.
Grand Pursuivants.
Past Grand Pursuivants.
Grand Stewa'rds.
Past Grand Stewards.
Grand Standard Bearers.
Past Grand Standard Bearers.
The Masters, Past Masters, and Senior and Junior Wardens of
warranted lodges, in the order of the numbers of their
respective lodge warrants.
13. The grand lodge may by a two-thirds vote constitute
any brother of eminence and ability who has rendered service
to the craft and who hails from a foreign jurisdiction, an
honorary member of grand lodge, with such rank and distinction
as it may deem appropriate, and may by a like vote, in
recognition of eminence, ability and services rendered, confer
upon any of its own members such rank and distinction as it
may deem appropriate.
13. B. Any resident of the Province of Ontario, who during
such residence has been installed into Masonry by any body
beyond this jurisdiction without the permission of grand
master, shall not be entitled to masonic privileges except upon
such terms as shall be imposed by the grand master.
14. No member of the grand lodge shall attend therein
without his proper jewel and clothing, nor wearing any jewel
not recognized by the grand lodge.
1 94 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
17. The annual communication of the grand lodge shall be
holden on the third Wednesday in July, at which the place of
holding the next communication shall be decided. None but
members shall be present at these communications without
permission of the grand master. No visitor shall speak to
any question unless requested to do so by the grand master,
nor shall he on any occasion be permitted to vote.
24. E. Grand lodge books of account shall be closed on the
thirty-first day of May in each year, and at the first meeting
thereafter of the board of general purposes the accounts and
balance sheet, together with a list of the contributions, a
statement of funds in hand and of all property of grand lodge,
shall be presented and audited ; the same shall be printed and
transmitted to each lodge before the twenty-fourth day of June
in each year.
24. F. This clause was struck out.
24. G. All moneys payable to grand lodge for fees, dues
and interest, and from all other sources, shall be paid to the
grand secretary, and by him entered in the cash book of grand
lodge, and all sums so received by him shall be deposited by
him in the bank with which grand lodge keeps its account,
receiving therefor a deposit voucher in duplicate, one of
which shall be retained by himself and the other shall be for-
warded without delay to the grand treasurer.
24. H. This clause was struck out.
24. I. This clause was struck out.
24. L. This clause was struck out.
40. D. The grand master has authority to grant dispensa-
tions for the following purposes, viz.:
To authorize the requisite number of brethren to meet as a
lodge until the next annual communication of grand lodge ;
to authorize the grand secretary to issue a grand lodge
certificate to a brother who has been admitted to a higher
degree at a shorter interval than prescribed by the constitu-
tion ; to relieve a brother from masonic disability by reason of
his being a member of a lodge which has been suspended ; to
permit the "healing" of an irregularly made mason. The
grand master has also authority to grant dispensations to any
private lodge for any of the following purposes, viz :
To appear in public in masonic clothing ; to elect officers at
a time other than that fixed by the by-laws ; to elect and
install officers at a time other than that fixed by the by-laws ;
to hold a lodge of instruction ; to confer a higher degree on a
brother at a shorter interval than prescribed by the constitu-
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tion ; to receive and act upon a petition for initiation from a
person who resides outside of the jurisdiction of the lodge ; to
initiate more than five candidates in one day ; to initiate a
candidate who is under twenty-one years of age ; to initiate
without fee a person proposed to act as a serving brother.
41. A. This clause was struck out.
43. The district deputy grand master for each district shall
be elected by a majority of the past masters and representa-
tives of the warranted lodges of such district at the annual
communication of grand lodge, and if confirmed by the grand
master he shall, if present, be regularly installed. He must be
a past master, and a resident of the district for which he is
elected. If a brother who is master of a lodge is elected as
district deputy grand master, his election shall, ipso facto,
operate to vacate his election as master, and a new election
shall be held by the lodge.
45. B. It shall be the duty of the district deputy grand
master to ascertain whether a lodge working under dispensa-
tion in his district, and seeking a warrant of constitution, has
provided itself with suitable furniture and regalia.
46. The district deputy grand master, when satisfied that
any brother has been unjustly or illegally suspended from any
of his masonic functions or privileges by a private lodge
within his district, may order him to be immediately restored,
and may suspend the lodge or brother who shall refuse to
comply with such order, and shall immediately report the cir-
cumstances to the grand master.
49. The district deputy grand master may summon any
private Lodge or brother within his district to attend him, and
to produce the warrant, "books, papers and accounts of such
lodge, or the certificate of such brother. If the summons be
not complied with, nor a sufficient reason given for non-com-
pliance, a peremptory summons shall be issued, and in case
of contumacy, he may suspend the Lodge or brother, and he
shall immediately report the circumstances to the grand
master.
61. The grand registrar shall be elected and invested at the
annual communication.
63. The grand master may, by a written document, direct
the grand registrar to take charge of any district for which
there is not a district deputy grand master ; and he shall
thereby be empowered to perform all the functions of a district
deputy grand master.
65. The grand secretary is to sign and certify all instruments
from grand lodge under seal or otherwise; to issue summonses
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for all meetings of grand lodge, board of general purposes, and
of any committee of which he shall be directed by the grand
master or grand lodge, and to attend and take minutes of their
proceedings ; to receive the returns from the several private
lodges, and to enter them in the books of grand lodge, and
duly report the same at each annual communication of grand
lodge ; to transmit to all private lodges the proceedings of
every communication or other meeting of grand lodge, and all
such other papers and documents as may be ordered either by
the grand master, by grand lodge or by the board of general
purposes ; to notify all private lodges annually of all expelled,
suspended and restored members ior the year ; to furnish the
district deputy grand masters and board of general purposes
with all proper documents and information that they may
require ; to receive all petitions, memorials or other papers,
and to lay them before the grand master or other proper
authority ; to attend the grand master or board of general
purposes, and to take to him or them any books or papers he
or they may direct ; to conduct the correspondence of grand
lodge ; to receive, credit and record all moneys of grand lodge
and pay over the same without delay to the grand treasurer
by voucher as hereinbefore directed, and annually report the
amount received, and generally to perform all other duties
appertaining to his office. He shall give bonds in some
guarantee company, to be approved by the board of general
purposes, to the amount of five thousand dollars, for the
faithful performance of his duties. The fee for such bonds
shall be paid by grand lodge.
65 A. This clause was struck out.
66. This clause was struck out.
67. This clause was struck out.
68. The grand deacons, grand superintendent of works,
director of ceremonies, assistant secretary, assistant director of
ceremonies, sword bearer, organist, assistant organist, pursui-
vant, stewards and standard bearers, are to be appointed
annually by the grand master on the day of his installation, or
as soon as possible thereafter, and they are to attend all
communications of grand lodge.
69. This clause was struck out.
70. The grand director of ceremonies, in addition to his
other duties, has the care, during the session of grand lodge,
of the regalia, clothing, insignia and jewels belonging to grand
lodge.
71. The Grand Pursuivant shall preserve order in the
porch at every meeting of grand lodge, and., with the assist-
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ance of the brethren nominated for attendance there, see that
none except those that are qualified and who are clothed in
their proper clothing and jewels, and have signed their names
to the accustomed papers, and are in all respects entitled to
admission, be admitted
72. The Grand Stewards shall be annually appointed for
the regulation of grand festivals under the direction of the
grand master. They shall also assist in conducting the
arrangements made for the communications of Grand Lodge ;
and they shall collect the ballots and balloting lists and
deliver them to the scrutineers.
73. This clause was struck out.
74. This clause was struck out.
78. The board shall consist of the grand master, past grand
master of the grand lodge of Canada, deputy grand master
(who shall be ex officio president of the board), the district
deputy grand master of each masonic district, the two grand
wardens, and twenty other members, ten of who shall be
appointed by the grand master and the remaining ten shall be
elected by the grand lodge, the whole twenty to be selected
from among the actual masters and past masters of the lodges.
Members thus elected and appointed shall hold office for two
years. Not more than two members of the same lodge can
be appointed or elected for the same board ; but this shall not
disqualify any -past master being a subscribing member and
master of another lodge from being elected for and represent-
ing the lodge of which he is worshipful master. One-half of
the members, both appointed and elected, who have served
for two years, as hereinbefore provided, must go out of office
at each annual communication. Retiring members are eligible
for re-appointment or re-election.
89. The members of the board shall be in masonic clothing
when they proceed to the investigation of any charge or
complaint.
92. The board may summon the grand treasurer, grand
registrar, grand secretary, or other officer or brother having
possession of any books, papers, documents or accounts
belonging to the grand lodge, to attend the board, and the
board may give such directions as may be deemed necessary
regarding them.
93. This clause was struck out.
97. On the day preceding the meeting of grand lodge, the
board shall appoint three masters or past masters of warranted
lodges as a committee on credentials, who shall attend within
the porch of grand lodge at the annual communication for the
198 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
purpose of guarding, with the assistance of the grand pur-
suivant, against the admission of any but those who are
qualified and properly clothed and are in all respects entitled
to admission. The three brethren so appointed shall be
assisted by three grand stewards of the year.
OF PRIVATE LODGES.
103. The officers of a warranted lodge are : The master,
senior warden, junior warden, treasurer, secretary, senior
deacon, junior deacon, inner guard, two stewards and the
tyler ; to which may be added a chaplain, a director of cere-
monies and an organist ; and they shall severally hold office
until their successors respectively have been regularly elected
or appointed and installed or invested in their stead.
104. Every warranted lodge shall annually elect its master,
wardens, chaplain, treasurer and secretary by written ballot,
and by an open vote its tyler and two auditors. At the next
regular meeting of the lodge, following the election of the
master, and after the minutes have been read, approved and
the election confirmed, he shall be duly installed in the chair
according to ancient usage. But if a lodge be desirous of invest-
ing its worshipful master with the privilege of appointing the
wardens and secretary, it can do so by a special by-law made
to that effect, which must be sanctioned by a two-thirds
majority of the members present, at a meeting regularly
convened for the consideration thereof.
104 A. The master, upon his installation, shall appoint the
deacons, director of ceremonies, organist, inner guard and
stewards, and also all standing committees for conducting the
business of the lodge, except the auditors ; and he shall invest,
or cause to be invested, the elected and appointed officers.
If a lodge be desirous of electing the senior and junior
deacons and inner guard, it can do so by a special by-law made
to that effect, which must be sanctioned by a two-thirds
majority of the members present at a meeting convened for
the consideration thereof. If a lodge be desirous of electing
all of its officers, it can do so by a special by-law made to that
effect, which must be sanctioned by a two-thirds majority of
the members present, at a meeting convened for the consider-
ation thereof.
115. No private lodge shall make a mason for a less con-
sideration than twenty dollars, nor on any pretence remit or
defer the payment of any part of this sum. This is not to
extend to the making of a person who is to be a serving
brother, who may be initiated without payment of any fee,
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provided that a dispensation from the grand master or district
deputy grand master be first obtained.
123. All private lodges are particularly bound to observe
the same usages and customs ; every deviation, therefore, from
the established mode of working, is highly improper, and cannot
be justified or countenanced. In order to preserve this
uniformity, and to cultivate a good understanding among free-
masons, some members of every lodge should be deputed to
visit the other lodges as often as may be convenient, and no
other than the authorized work is allowed to be practiced or
administered in any private lodge. No other work than the
authorized work shall be allowed to be practiced or admin-
istered in any private lodge unless said lodge can shew, to the
satisfaction of the most worshipful the grand master, that it is
entitled to continue the work in any other form as a condition
of its having submitted to the jurisdiction of this grand lodge.
142. C. This clause was made 143 A.
145. A. This clause was struck out.
145. B. This clause was struck out.
145. D. This clause was struck out.
152. The tyler is to see that every member or visitor has
signed his name to the attendance book, and that he is properly
clothed before entering the lodge.
157. No brother shall violate the secrecy of the ballot on
candidates for initiation or membership, by stating how he
voted or intended to vote, or by endeavoring to ascertain how
a brother voted, or by revealing a brother's vote. Provided
that, in cases of masonic trials where the charge laid involves
such ballot, any brother shall be at liberty to disclose how
he voted in that particular case.
157. C. Whenever a member of any private lodge shall resign,
or whenever at a future time he may require it, he shall be
furnished with a certificate of his standing ; and should he be
indebted to the lodge, the certificate must state the fact. In
case of loss of a certificate of standing, a duplicate thereof
may be issued.
157. D. The certificate of standing must be produced, to-
gether with the application for membership, to the lodge of
which the brother in whose favor the certificate is issued
desires to become a joining member. Such certificate has to
be filed with the archives of the lodge which admits the
brother as such joining member.
157. E. A brother suspended by a private lodge must, in
order to obtain his certificate of standing, apply to that lodge
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for restoration, in the usual manner, as laid down in the
regulations for the government of masonic trials.
158. B. This clause was struck out.
160. Any brother who may have rendered any service to
the craft in general, or to any particular private lodge, may, by
a three-fourths vote of the members present by a ballot of the
lodge, be elected an honorary member of such lodge. The
lodge must include honorary members in its return to grand
lodge, and to pay to grand lodge similar dues for such
honorary members as are payable for ordinary members.
164. A. When an applicant for initiation residing within this
jurisdiction has his place of residence nearer to a lodge in
another jurisdiction than to a private lodge within this juris-
diction, such nearer lodge may receive and act upon the
petition of such applicant ; provided, that the grand lodge in
such sister jurisdiction will grant the like privilege to private
lodges in this jurisdiction.
166. No person under the age of twenty-one shall be made
a mason in any private lodge, unless by dispensation from the
grand master, nor shall any dispensation suspend the
operations of the law requiring seven days' notice, or commit-
tee of inquiry, or the ballot. Every candidate must be free-
born, and his own master, and, at the time of his initiation, be
known to be in reputable circumstances. He shall be a lover
of the liberal arts and sciences, and have made some progress
in one or the other of them ; and he must, previous to his
initiation, subscribe his name at full length and legibly to a
declaration of the following import, viz.:
To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Lodge,
No. , on the Register of the Grand Lodge of Canada, in the
Province of Ontario :
I, , of the of , in the County of
and Province of Ontario, , aged — years, being free by birth, and of
mature age, do declare that, unbiased by the improper solicitation of
friends, and uninfluenced by mercenary or other unworthy motives, I
freely and voluntarily offer myself a candidate for the mysteries of
masonry ; that 1 am prompted by a favorable opinion conceived of the
institution, and a desire of knowledge ; that I will cheerfully conform to
all the ancient usages and established customs of the order, and that I
have not been rejected by this or any other private lodge within twelve
months prior to the date of my present application.
Witness my hand this day of , A. L. 58 — .
Recommended by
(sig.)
166. B. This clause was struck out.
166. H. Before declaring the result of the ballot, the ballot-
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box shall be placed on the altar for examination by any mem-
ber of the lodge. The result of the ballot having been
declared by the master, no further ballot upon the same subject
is admissible.
170. B. This clause was struck out.
178 A. A brother residing in the Province of Ontario and
not affiliated with some private lodge under the jurisdiction of
grand lodge shall not be entitled to the benefit of the benevo-
lent fund for himself or his family, nor be entitled to any
masonic privileges whatever, except that he shall be permitted
to visit any private lodge.
178. A. This clause was struck out.
178. B. This clause was struck out.
178. C This clause was struck out.
178. D. This clause was struck out.
178. E. This clause was struck out.
178. F. This clause was struck out.
178. G. The following grand lodge certificates may be
issued : —
To a brother upon being registered in the books of grand
lodge as having been initiated, passed and raised in a private
lodge.
To a brother who, either as an entered apprentice or as a
fellow craft, hailing from a foreign jurisdiction, has become a
joining member of a private lodge, and who therein has
received the remaining degrees or degree.
To a member of a private lodge which has ceased to meet,
so as to enable such members to affiliate with another private
lodge ; such certificate to state the fact that he was such a
member, and whether he has been registered, and whether his
grand lodge dues have been paid.
To any past master under this grand lodge, who desires the
same, and pays therefor one dollar into the funds of grand
lodge.
178- H. All grand lodge certificates shall be issued by the
grand Secretary with the seal of grand lodge attached, and
shall be in such form as the board of general purposes may
from time to time direct.
183. A. The following certificates may be issued by a private
lodge : —
A certificate of standing of a brother who resigns his mem-
bership, such certificate is to state the fact whether the brother
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is indebted to that lodge or not ; a duplicate of such certifii ate
of standing in case the original has been lost.
To a brother in order to enable him to obtain a grand lodge
certificate, in which case such certificate of a private lodge
shall be specially addressed to the grand secretary.
Any certificate required by the laws of grand lodge or which
may be called for by the board of general purposes.
189. The following shall be the fees payable to grand
lodge : —
For granting a new warrant, thirty dollars.
For a dispensation for a new lodge, twenty dollars.
For a warrant of confirmation, ten dollars.
For a new warrant in case of loss by fire or otherwise,
properly certified, ten dollars.
For a dispensation to initiate a candidate under twenty-one
years of age, twenty dollars.
For a dispensation to confer any degree in less time than
one month, twenty dollars.
For a dispensation authorizing a private lodge to receive
and act upon a petition from a candidate for initiation, who
resides outside the jurisdiction of that lodge, ten dollars, pay-
able by the candidate.
For a dispensation for any public procession, one dollar.
For a grand lodge certificate, two dollars.
For a past master's certificate, one dollar.
For every person initiated in a lodge, one dollar registration
fee.
For every entered apprentice or fellowcraft joining from
without the jurisdiction of grand lodge, one dollar and fifty
cents.
For every master mason joining from another private lodge
within the jurisdiction of grand lodge, fifty cents
For every master mason joining from without the jurisdic-
tion of grand lodge, one dollar.
Every member of each private lodge shall pay towards the
fund for grand lodge purposes fifty cents per annum.
191. The following masonic clothing and insignia shall be
worn by the craft, and no brother shall, on any pretence, be
admitted into grand lodge, or into any private lodge, without
his proper clothing and insignia, and no honorary or other
jewel or emblem shall be worn in grand lodge, or in any
private lodge, which shall not appertain to or be consistent
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with those degrees which are recognized and acknowledged by
grand lodge.
APRONS.
Entered apprentice A plain white lamb-skin, from fourteen
to sixteen inches wide, twelve to four-
teen inches deep ; square at bottom,
and without ornament ; white strings.
Fellow craft A plain white lamb-skin, similar to
that of the entered apprentice, with
the addition only of two sky-blue
rosettes at the bottom.
Master mason The same with sky-blue lining and
edging, one and a-half inches deep,
and an additional rosette on the fall
or flap, and silver tassels. No other
color or ornament shall be allowed,
except to officers and past officers of
private lodges, who may have the
emblems of their office in silver or
sky-blue in the centre of the apron.
The master and past
masters of private
lodges To wear in lieu and in the place
of the three rosettes on the master's
apron, perpendicular lines upon hori-
zontal lines, thereby forming three
severel sets of two right angles ; the
length of the horizontal lines to be
two inches and a-half each, and of
the perpendicular lines, one inch ;
these emblems to be ribbon, half an
inch broad, and of the same color as
the lining and edging of the apron, or
of silver. If grand officer, similar
emblems of garter- blue or gold.
Grand ste7vards, present
and past Aprons of same dimensions, lined
with crimson, edging of the same
color, three and a-half inches, bound
with silver and silver tassels.
Other grand officers of
grand lodge, present
and past Aprons of same dimensions, lined with
garter blue, edging of the same color,
three and a-half inches, bound with
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gold and gold tassels, with the em-
blems of their offices in gold or blue
in the centre.
District deputy grand
masters Aprons to have the emblems of their
office in gold, embroidered in the
centre, and acacia and seven-eared
wheat embroidered on the edging,
one on each side.
Deputy grand master. ..Apron to have the emblem of his
office in gold embroidered in the
centre, and the pomegranate and lotus
. alternately embroidered on edging.
Grand master Apron to be ornamented with the
blazing sun embroidered in gold in
the centre, on the edging the pome-
granate and the lotus, with the seven-
eared wheat at each corner, and also
on the fall ; all in gold embroidery ;
the fringe of gold bullion.
COLLARS.
Of private lodges To be light blue ribbons, four inches
broad ; if silver chain be used it must
be placed over the light blue ribbon.
Of grand lodge To be of garter blue ribbon, four
inches broad, and bound with gold
lace ; except
Grand stewards of the year, who have to wear collars
of crimson, four inches broad, bound
with silver lace.
All past grand officers . .except past grand masters (who are
entitled to wear chains), to wear the
collars of their late offices, but without
the pendent jewel, a similar but
smaller jewel in enamel being worn
on the breast.
JEWELS.
The grand master The compasses extended to 45 °, with
the segment of a circle at the points,
and a gold plate included, on which is
to be represented an eye irradiated
within a triangle also irradiated.
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Past grand master A similar jewel, without the gold
plate.
Deputy grand master. ..The compasses and square united,
with a five-pointed star in the centre.
Past deputy grand masfer.The compasses and square only.
District deputy grand
master. The compasses and square united
with a five-pointed star in the centre,
the whole to be placed within a circle,
on which the name of the district is
to be engraved.
Past district deputy
grand master The same, omitting the five-pointed
star in the centre.
Gra?id senior warden . . The level
Grand junior warden... The plumb.
Grand chaplai?i A book on a triangle.
Grand treasurer A chased key.
Grand registrar A scroll.
Grand secretary Cross pens, with a tie.
Grand deacons Dove and olive branch.
Grand superintendent of
works A semi-circle protractor.
Grand director of cere-
monies Cross rods.
Assistant ditto Cross rods.
Grand sword bearer . . .Cross swords.
Grand organist A lyre.
Grand pursuivant Arms of the grand lodge, with rod and
sword crossed.
The jewels of the grand chaplain, treasurer, registrar, secre-
tary, senior deacon, superintendent of works, director of cere-
monies, sword bearer, organist, and pursuivant, are to be
within a circle, with an embossed wreath, composed of a
sprig of acacia, and an ear of corn ; and of the grand junior
deacon, assistant grand secretary, assistant grand director of
ceremonies, and assistant grand organist, to be similar to
those of their senior and superior officers, the wreath on the
circle being omitted.
The jewel of a grand steward of the grand lodge is a corn-
ucopia between the legs of a pair of compasses, extended
upon an irradiated gold plate, within a circle, on which is en-
2o6 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
graven, " grand lodge of ancient, free and accepted Masons of
Canada, in the Province of Ontario."
Grand tyler The sword in a circle, on which is
engraven, "the grand lodge of Can-
ada, grand tyler."
All the above jewels to be of gold or gilt.
Master of private lodges. The square.
Past masters The square and the diagram of the
47th prob., 1st book Euclid, engraven
on a silver plate pendent within it.
Senior warden The level.
Junior warden The plumb.
Chaplain A book on a triangle.
Treasurer The key.
Secretary The cross pens.
.Deacons The dove.
Director of ceremonies . .The cross rods.
Organist The lyre.
Imier guard The cross swords.
Steward The cornucopia.
Tyler The sword.
All the above jewels are to be of silver.
In the grand lodge, and on all occasions where the grand
officers appear in their official capacities, they shall wear the
following regalia :
Grand master Chain over blue collar, gauntlets and
apron, all bound and embroidered,
and jewel.
Deputy grand master. ..Chain over blue collar, gauntlets and
apron, all bound and embroidered,
and jewel.
District deputy grand
master Blue collar, gauntlets, apron, all
bound and embroidered, and jewel.
Senior and junior grand
wardens, chaplain,
treasurer, registrar,
secretary Blue collar, gauntlets, apron, all bound,
and jewel.
All other grand officers..B\ue collar and apron, all bound, and
jewel.
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t 93. Every application for a warrant to hold a new private
lodge must be by petition to the grand master, signed by at
least seven regularly registered master masons, and the
lodges to which they belong, or formerly belonged, must be
specified. The petition must be recommended by the nearest
warranted lodge, and, in case of there being more than two
warranted lodges within the jurisdiction, it shall require the
recommendation of not less tljan one-half of said lodges, and
be transmitted to the district deputy grand master, who is to
forward it with his recommendation, or opinion thereon, to the
grand secretary, to be submitted to the grand master. If the
prayer of the petition be granted, the grand master may issue
a dispensation authorizing the brethren to meet as a private
lodge until the next communication of grand lodge. If, in
the opinion of the grand master, the recommendation of the
nearest lodge or lodges be unreasonably withheld, he shall
have power to waive such recommendation.
193. B. No warrant for a new private lodge shall be granted
until, in addition to the ordinary recommendation of the
district deputy grand master, there is furnished by that officer
a certificate to the effect that the lodge working under dis-
pensation and seeking a warrant has provided itself with
suitable furniture and regalia.
MASONIC TRIALS.
The same as in the 1885 edition of the book of constitu-
tion, except that the following clauses is added — next after
" undue solicitation of candidates " — namely :
Using a masonic emblem as a trade mark or business sign.
CEREMONY OF LAYING A FOUNDATION STONE.
Insert "grand registrar with his bag" after "past grand
registrars."
The Grand Lodge was called from labor to refreshment, to
meet again on Thursday, the 14th July, at 10 o'clock, fore-
noon.
208 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Thursday, 14th July, A. D. 1887.
The Grand Lodge resumed labor at 10.30 a. m.
present :
M. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, Grand Master,
on the Throne.
Grand Officers, Members and Representatives.
CREDENTIALS OF REPRESENTATIVES.
R W. Bro. R. Hendry, Jr., on behalf of the Committee on
the Credentials of Representatives, presented and read the
following
report :
The Committee on the Credentials of Representatives to
this Grand Lodge, beg to report that there are 359 Lodges on
the Grand Register, 2 1 1 Lodges are represented by their duly
qualified officers, 93 Lodges are represented by proxy, and 52
Lodges are unrepresented. The total number of votes entitled
to be cast at this meeting is 978.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
R. Hendry, Jr., ]
R. B. Hungerford, V Committee.
T. W. Sparham, )
It was moved by R. W. Bro. R. Hendry, Jr., seconded by
R. W. Bro. R. B. Hungerford, and
Resolved, — That the Supplementary Report of the Committee on Cre-
dentials of Representatives and Proxies be received and adopted.
TRANSFER TO BENEVOLENT FUND.
In accordance with notice given, it was moved by M. W.
Bro. Otto Klotz, seconded by R. W. Bro. David McLellan,
and
Resolved, — That the sum of $5,000 be taken from the general funds of
Grand Lodge, and placed to the credit of the Fund of Benevolence, Cur-
rent Account.
REPORT ON ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER.
R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, on behalf of the Board, pre-
sented and read the following
report :
It must be a matter of sincere satisfaction to every earnest
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Mason that the address of the Most Worshipful the Grand Mas-
ter, on the occasion of our present meeting, should be opened
by a statement of the uninterrupted success and prosperity of the
Craft in this Province. In that success and prosperity we find
an assurance not only of the intrinsic worth of Masonry and
its principles, but of the zeal and earnestness and diligence
with which the brethren of all degrees have labored to promote
its divine teachings. May we not assure ourselves that never
in the history of the world has any other secular organization
illustrated the combination of great objects, with earnestness
in their pursuit, in an equal degree with Masonry.
The loyal reference of the Most Worshipful the Grand
Master to Her Majesty the Queen, ought to call forth an
enthusiastic response from the brethren, not only in this
jurisdiction but throughout the world.
Our beloved Sovereign, surrounded as she is by our atmos-
phere of Masonry, would seem to regulate her life and govern
her actions by Masonic precepts. What an answer it is to
those who allege that Masonry is disloyal and revolutionary in
its teachings, that those, whose interests are in the highest
degree dependent upon loyalty and stable and wise govern-
ment, should become members of our Order ; and that we
should find among the princes, the judges and the soldiers of
the Empire, a band of Masons prepared to maintain to the
last the integrity of the free institutions under which we live.
As a body, one of whose objects it is to encourage the study
of the liberal arts and sciences, we may congratulate ourselves
that we live in a reign, the fifty years of which have seen the
introduction and development of the most marvelous
scientific improvements ; that in our age thoughts can be
flashed from shore to shore of the vast ocean ; that we have
lived to see the steam vessel ploughing her way through the
deep, in defiance of the winds and tides ; and that we can
travel from one side to the other of our vast continent with a
speed which fifty years ago was beyond conception. Masonry
is in the most perfect harmony and sympathy with all these
improvements, and indeed its principles will be appreciated
210 ID LODGI "i CAN IDA.
and valued in proportion to the progress of civilization and
refinement.
The Board cordially recommend to Grand Lodge the
suggestion of the M. W. the Grand Master, that an address be
presented by our body to Her Majesty in this auspicious
year, congratulating her on her long and glorious reign.
It is satisfactory to know that our relations with foreign
Lodges are of the most kindly and fraternal character, and
that they are looking to us as a model business organization.
It is to be hoped that this assurance will be taken to heart by
those who think our organization defective, and that we will
take a pride in maintaining the reputation which we have
acquired.
The Board approve of the appointments as Grand Repre-
sentatives made by the M. W. the G. M. during the past year,
while they sincerely mourn the deaths of some of our dis-
tinguished brethren which made some changes necessary.
The memory of R. W. Bros. Burns and Cambie will be cher-
ished by the brethren with feelings of love and respect. They
were earnest and zealous Masons. The Board also sincerely
regret the death of M. W. Bro. Gurney, of the Grand Lodge
of Illinois, who was always a welcome visitor amongst us.
The Masonic Conventions, to which reference has been
made by the M. W. the G. M., will, if continued, serve the
three-fold purpose of increasing Masonic knowledge, settling
Masonic jurisprudence, and ensuring harmony in the systems of
the great Masonic bodies having jurisdiction in the several
States of America and the Provinces of Canada. The Board
echo the hope of the G. M. that the next meeting will take
place in Toronto, and they cordially endorse the Grand
Master's invitation to the American brethren to visit that city.
The organization known as the General Masonic Relief
Association seems to be of such importance as to deserve the
special attention and hearty support of Grand Lodge. The
evil sought to be cured by it is one of considerable magnitude,
and its continuance is calculated to do us injury.
The Board regret very much that the health of the M. VV.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887 211
the G. M. has not been such as to permit him to do all that he
desired to do during the past year. The brethren generally,
however, are fully aware of his zeal and earnestness, and of
the time and labor which he has devoted to Masonic matters,
and they have an abiding faith that he will always, to the
extent to which the Great Architect of the Universe will per-
mit him, do his utmost to promote the interests of our Order.
The Board heartily endorse the action of the Grand Master
with respect to our Ritual. It is to be hoped that this action
will have the result of securing certainty and uniformity in the
working of the Lodges.
The Board concur in the ruling of the Grand Master with
respect to Royal Solomon Mother Lodge, and desire to
express their satisfaction with the action taken by the Grand
Master in the matter of invasion of jurisdiction (referred to in
his address), and the prompt and satisfactory response to his
representation made by the G. M. of the G. L. of Quebec.
The remarks of the M. W. the Grand Master with respect
to the admission of visitors to Lodges deserve the earnest
attention of every brother. Too much latitude in this matter
has prevailed hitherto; and the case particularly referred to
illustrates in a very marked manner the evils resulting from a
relaxation of the safeguards created to prevent imposture.
The Board also concur in the remarks of the G. M. respecting
joint processions and canvassing for members.
A very pleasing paragraph of the Grand Master's address is
that in which he speaks of the efficient manner in which the
D. D. G Ms. have done their duty during the past year. The
burden laid upon the shoulders of those officers is great — so
great, indeed, that brethren engaged in active business who
have accepted the position have sometimes been unable to
fulfil its duties. It is, however, most cheering to observe that
the efficiency of the D. D. G. Ms., and their appreciation of
their obligations, has increased year by year. Few who have not
passed through this office have any adequate idea of the
amount of labor involved in a thorough inspection of the
Lodges in a District. All honor, then, to those who wiihout
GRAND LODGfc OF CANADA.
:ting their ordinary avocations have devoted their time
and interests to the improvement of their brethren.
The Board cordially approve of the action of the M. W. the
Grand Master in recommending the sending of the sum of
$400 out of the funds of Grand Lodge for the relief of the
sufferers by the Charleston earthquake.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
R T. Walk em.
Chairman oj Sub- Committee on the Grand Master's Address.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. R. T. Walkem, seconded by
M. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, and
Resolved, — That the Report of the Board on the Address 0/ the
M. W. the Grand Master, be received and adopted.
Whereupon the M. W. the Grand Master appointed the
following Committee to prepare an address to the Queen, viz :
M. W. Bros. D. Spry and Hugh Murray and R. W. Bro.
R. T. Walkem.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The M. W. the Grand Master appointed the following scru-
tineers of the ballot for Grand Officers, and elective members
of the Board of General Purposes, viz : — W. Bros. W.
McGiverin, A. B. Munson, Arthur Dennis, W. F. Boardman,
John Chapman, A. E. Cooper, T. W. Ford, Geo. H. Luscomb,
Malcolm Gibbs, W. H. Bennett, W. L. Underwood and John
Sharp.
The scrutineers having reported, the following brethren
were declared duly elected as office-bearers for the ensuing
term, viz : —
M. W. Bro. Hy. Robertson, LL. B., Collingwood, Grand Master.
R. " " R. T. Walkem, Q. C, Kingston, Deputy Grand Master.
11 a 11 A.W.Porte, London, Grand Senior Warden.
G. G. Rowe, M. D., Parkdale, Grand Junior Warden.
ii u ii Rev. C.L.Worrell, M.A., Morrisburg, Grand Chaplain.
" " " E. Mitchell, Hamilton, Grand Treasurer.
11 .1 ii jj. Derbyshire, Brockville, Grand Registrar.
" " " J. J. Mason, Hamilton, Grand Secretary.
And by an open vote of Grand Lodge,
Bro. John H. Pritchard, Toronto, Grand Tyler.
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.
The following brethren were nominated by the Representa-
tives of Lodges as District Deputy Grand Masters for their
respective Districts, and were approved by the M. W. the
Grand Master, viz : —
R. W. Bro. R. M. Stuart,
" •' " Jas. Newell, M.D.,
' C. N. Spencer,
•• " •■ C. McLellan,
E. E. Wade,
J. C. Hegler,
" •• " Andrew Jardine,
" " " Geo. Russell,
Henry Jennings,
•• " " C. G. McDermott,
<« " " E. T. Malone,
•• ■■ " Benj. Shortley,
11 i. .. \\'m. Smeaton,
•• " " Fred Welch,
" " " John M. Sinclair,
it .. >* David Taylor,
A. W. Thompson,
Dresden,
Wyoming.
London,
Stratford,
Brussels,
Ingersoll,
Hespeler,
Hamilton,
Penet'nguishene
St. Catharines,
Toronto,
Peterborough,
Belleville,
Kingston,
Delta,
Ottawa,
Port Arthur,
Erie
St. Clair
London
South Huron
North Huron
Wilson
Wellington
Hamilton
.Georgian
Niagara
Toronto
Ontario
Prince Edward
Frontenac
St. Lawrence
Ottawa
Algoma
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BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES.
The scrutineers having reported, the following brethren were
declared duly electeo members of the Board of General Pur-
poses for the ensuing term, viz. : —
R. W. Bro. J. Ross Robertson, Toronto.
•' " " J. F. H. Gunn, Walkerton.
• " " D. McLellan, Hamilton.
• •• " Donald Ross, Picton.
" •• " Hy. Macpherson, Owen Sound.
Subsequently, the Grand Master was pleased to announce
the following appointments as members of the Board of Gen-
eral Purposes for the ensuing term, viz. :
R. \V. Bro. F. C. Martin,
•• " " F. J. Menet,
• « " J. H. Burritt,
' J. E. Harding,
Woodstock.
Toronto.
Pembroke.
Stratford.
L. II. Henderson, Belleville,
214 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
NEXT ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.
On motion it was resolved that the next Annual Communi-
cation of Grand Lodge be held at the City of Toronto.
REMUNERATION OF GRAND TREASURER.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Wm. Forbes, seconded by
V. W. Bro. C E. Klutz, and
Resolved,— That the thanks of Grand Lodge be tendered to the R. W.
the Grand Treasurer for his efficient services during the past ten years, and
that antil otherwise ordered, the sum of two hundred dollars per annum
be paid to that officer.
CONCURRENT JURISDICTION.
It was moved by W. Bro. J. K. Leslie, seconded by W.
Bro. J. H. Mackenzie, and
Resolved, — That York Lodge, No. 156, be granted concurrent jurisdic-
tion over the territory as far southerly as the present northerly limits of
the City of Toronto.
RESOLUTION RE "HEALING" RESCINDED.
It was moved by M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray, seconded by
M. W. Bro. D. Spry, and
Resolved, — That the following clause in the Report of the Board of
General Purposes on Jurisprudence, adopted in 1883, be rescinded, viz.:
•' Several Lodges having applied to the M. \V. the Grand Master for
" permission to heal and affiliate certain persons who claim to have been
" initiated in irregular or clandestine Lodges since the meeting of Grand
" Lodge in 1879. He has declined to grant the permission asked, holding
" that the resolution of Grand Lodge in 1877 would not apply to these
" cases, and has referred the matter to the Board.
" The Board consider that persons in the position of those above
" mentioned should be regarded in the same light as others who are not
" Masons, and should petition Lodges in the same way ; and if accepted
" on the ballot, should be initiated in the same manner and on the same
" conditions as any other person desirous of becoming a Mason."
MEMORIAL FROM ST. JOHN'S LODGE, No. 20.
The Grand Secretary presented a Memorial from St. John's
Lodge, No. 20, London, when
It was moved by V. W. Bro. M. D. Dawson, seconded by
VV. Bro. A. B. Greer,
That the Grand Lodge is of the opinion that the document given to St.
John's Lodge, No. 209, I. R., when taking out a charter at the organization
of this Grand Lodge, subsequently No. 14, now No. 20, authorizing them
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887 215
to continue the Irish work, was regular, and that the Grand Secretary be
now instructed to fill in the Nos. left blank, initialing and dating it.
It was moved in amendment by M. W. Bro. D. Spry,
seconded by M. W. Bro. Jas Moffat,
That the memorial be referred to the M. W. the Grand Master for con-
sideration and decision.
The amendment was put to the Grand Lodge .;nd declared
carried.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVE.
R. W. Bro. E. T. Malone presented his Credentials as the
Representative of the Grand Lodge of Dakota, which were
accepted, and the Representative saluted with Grand Honors.
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.
M. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, assisted by M. W. Bros.
Murray, Spry and Klotz, proceeded with the installation and
investiture of the newly elected officers, who were proclaimed
and saluted with the customarv Masonic honors.
APPOINTED OFFICERS.
At a subsequent date, the M. VV. the Grand Master was
pleased to notify the Grand Secretary of the following appoint-
ments to office for the ensuing year, viz.:
V.
\Y.
Bro. Fred. F. Manley,
Toronto,
G. S. D.
" John McLean Stevenson
Barrie,
G. J. D.
" William Webster,
Belleville,
G. Supt. of W.
" Jas. H. Finlay,
Guelph,
U. Dir. of Cer.
" John Malloy,
Hamilton,
Asst. G. Sec'y.
" Thomas Millman.
Kingston,
" G. D. of C
" John A. Cowan,
Toronto,
G. S. B.
■' John Callard,
London,
G. Organist.
" James D. Wallis,
Ottawa,
Asst. G. Organist
" Samuel Davison,
Toronto,
G. Pursuivant.
" William A. Woolson,
Ingersoll,
G. Steward.
" John A. C. Anderson,
Ridgetown,
G.
" Thomas W. Chappie,
Uxbridge,
G.
" John Shaw,
Brussels,
G.
'• William Miller,
Omemee,
G.
" John Mallon,
Strathroy,
G.
2l6 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
W. Bro
Jeremiah I'. Thompson,
Belleville,
G.
Steward.
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Alexander Irvine,
London,
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George M. Richardson,
Tamworth,
G.
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William T. Wilkinson,
Woodstock,
G.
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William Melrose,
Baden,
G.
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George B. Coy,
St. Catharines,
G.
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Geo, Reekie,
Thornbury,
G.
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David Barr,
Renfrew,
G.
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VOTE OF THANKS.
It was moved by R. W. Bro. Hy. Macpherson, seconded by
M. W. Bro. D. Spry, and
Resolved, — That the cordial thanks of the Grand Lodge are due, and
are hereby heartily tendered to the Committee of Management of the
Lodges of Brockville and vicinity, for the ample and satisfactory arrange-
ments made for the holding of the present Annual Communication.
NOTICES OF MOTION FOR NEXT ANNUAL
COMMUNICATION.
By R. W. Bro. J. H. Burritt,— That the Perth and Smith's
Falls Lodges be restored to the Ottawa District, No. 16,
and that the said District be relieved by the withdrawal
therefrom of Hawkesbury and Plantagenet Lodges.
By R. W. Bro. Henry Macpherson, — That Clause i57,D.
(now Clause 202) be struck out of the Book of Consti-
tution.
By V. W. Bro. J. Parker Thomas,— That the City of
Toronto be fixed as the permanent place of meeting of
Grand Lodge.
By W. Bro. C. C. Robinson, — That hereafter, all business,
except that of balloting for candidates, initiating and pass-
ing, be transacted in warranted Lodges in the third
degree.
By R. W. Bro. T. P. Smith, — That the words " but such
plea shall not excuse the Lodge from voting upon the
question of guilt or innocence," be struck out of Clause
28, Masonic Trials, and the words " and thereupon
sentence shall follow," be substituted therefor.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887. 21 7
THE GRAND LODGE CLOSED.
The business of Grand Lodge being ended, it was closed at
7.10 p. m., in ample form.
ATTEST.
Grand Secretary.
2iS GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
APPENDICES.
GRAND SECRETARY'S STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS.
Statement of moneys received by the Grand Secretary frum
ist June, 1886, to 31st May, 1887.
NAMES OF LODGES.
$ Cts
2 Niagara 26 75
3 The Anc't St. John's. 75 00
5 Sussex 95 25
6 Barton 172 5°
7 Union 39 75
9 Union 38 25
10 Norfolk 27 00
11 Moira 77 75
14 True Britons' 65 00
15 St. George's 101 25
16 St. Andrew's 116 75
17 St. John's 41 25
18 Prince Edward 81 50
20 St. John's 93 00
22 King Solomon's 78 5°
23 Richmond . . 21 50
24 St. Francis 3° 75
25 Ionic 73 5°
26 Ontario 43 00
27 Strict Observance ... . 128 00
29 United 22 25
30 Composite 29 75
31 Jerusalem 32 75
32 Amity 17 5°
33 Maitland 62 OO
34 Thistle 30 00
35 St. John's
36 Welland 11 00
37 King Hiram 73 5°
38 Trent 47 75
40 St. John's 153 00
41 St. George's 32 25
42 St. George's 61 75
43 King Solomon's 55 00
44 St. Thomas' 87 50
45 Brant 50 50
46 Wellington 56 00
47 Great Western 77 25
48 Madoc 59 00
50 Consecon 26 00
52 Dalhousie 2 00
54 Vaughan 34 00
55 Merrickville 29 25
56 Victoria 46 00
NAMES OK LODGES.
$ cts.
57 Harmony 37 00
58 Doric 50 50
61 Acacia 54 25
62 St. Andrew's 15 50
63 St. John's 54 5°
65 Rehoboam 104 75
66 Durham 14 50
68 St. John's 71 75
69 Stirling 82 50
72 Alma 75 75
73 St. James' 39 25
74 St. James' .... 17 50
75 St. John's 141 00
76 Oxford 85 00
77 Faithful Brethren 53 75
78 King Hiram 76 25
79 Simcoe 50 50
80 Albion . . 24 00
81 St. John's 42 00
82 St. John's 17 50
83 Beaver 39 5°
84 Clinton 1 00
85 Rising Sun 46 00
86 Wilson 102 00
87 Markham Union 17 co
88 St. George's 55 75
89 King Hiram 29 00
90 Manito 55 00
91 Colborne 26 50
92 Cataraqui 68 00
93 Northern Light 62 75
94 St. Mark's 105 00
96 Corinthian 46 25
97 Sharon 1 1 50
98 True Blue 36 50
99 Tuscan 35 5°
100 Valley 49 00
101 Corinthian 45 75
103 Maple Leaf 63 00
104 St. John's 59 00
105 St. Mark's 29 25
106 Burford 66 00
107 St. Paul's 5° 75
109 Albion 49 00
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887. 219
Grand Secretary's Report — [Continued.]
NAMES OF LODGES.
$ cts.
1 10 Central 72 00
1 1 3 Wilson 13 50
1 14 Hope 38 00
115 Ivy 44 00
116 Cassia 17 50
1 19 Maple Leaf 15 50
120 Warren 22 50
121 Doric 79 00
122 Renfrew 26 00
123 The Belleville 71 25
125 Cornwall 13 75
126 Golden Rule 32 00
127 Franck 10 00
128 Pembroke 87 00
129 The Rising Sun 14 00
131 St. Lawrence 14 50
133 Lebanon Forest 38 75
135 St. Clair 35 75
136 Richardson 38 00
137 Pythagoras 40 50
139 Lebanon 27 00
141 Tudor 24 75
142 Excelsior 34 25
143 Friendly Brothers..".. 18 00
144 Tecumseh 47 00
145 J- B. Hall 75 50
146 Prince of Wales 40 50
147 Mississippi 49 25
148 Civil Service 32 50
149 Erie 36 50
150 Hastings 1 00
151 The Grand River .... 70 50
153 Burns 21 00
154 Irving 30 50
155 Peterboro' 60 50
156 York 22 75
157 Simpson 55 50
158 Alexandra 9 75
161 Percy 30 00
164 Star in the East 38 00
165 Burlington 30 00
166 Went worth 37 25
168 Merritt 49 75
169 Macnab 3 1 50
170 Britannia 50 50
171 Prince of Wales 28 75
172 Ayr 16 00
1 74 Washington 1 00
177 The Builders 57 75
1 78 Plattsville 38 25
1 79 Bothwell
180 Speed 73 00
NAMES OF LODGES.
$ CtS.
181 Oriental 11 50
183 Prince Albert 14 00
190 Belmont 20 25
192 Orillia 50 50
193 Scotland 25 75
194 Petrolia 38 25
195 The Tuscan 34 00
196 Madawaska 83 25
197 Saugeen 33 25
200 St. Alban's i>5 00
201 Leeds 37 00
203 Irvine 31 00
205 New Dominion 33 5°
207 Lancaster 45 25
209a St. John's 150 25
212 Elysian 26 25
215 Lake 2800
217 Frederick 5 50
218 Stevenson 52 25
219 Credit 35 50
220 Zeradatha 36 75
221 Mountain 56 75
222 Marmora 53 5°
223 Norwood 46 75
224 Zurich 23 75
225 Bernard 38 75
228 Prince Arthur 28 00
229 Ionic , 64 50
230 Kerr 76 00
231 Lodge of Fidelity 17 75
232 Cameron 28 25
232 Doric 33 50
234 Beaver 30 75
235 Aldworth 32 75
236 Manitoba 31 25
237 Vienna 13 00
238 Havelock 38 50
239 Tweed 29 25
241 Quinte 12 50
242 Macoy 44 25
243 St. George 28 25
245 Tecumseh 99 50
247 Ashlar 105 50
249 Caledonian 27 50
250 Thistle 37 50
253 Minden 50 00
254 Clifton 4075
255 Sydenham 17 25
256 Farran's Point 31 25
257 Gait 93 75
258 Guelph 69 50
260 Washington 27 00
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Grand Secretary's Report— [Continued.]
NAMES OK LODGES.
$ Cts.
261 Oak Branch .. .. 2 00
262 Harriston 40 OO
263 Forest 7150
264 Chaudiere 37 75
265 Patterson 28 00
266 Northern light . . 8 00
267 Parthenon 3' 75
268 Verulam 24 25
269 Brougham Union.... 22 00
271 Wellington 23 75
272 Seymour 32 00
274 Kent . . 31 50
276 Teeswater 21 25
277 Seymour 25 00
278 Mystic . . . . , 33 00
279 New Hope 17 50
280 Mount Sinai 40 50
281 Thome 82 75
282 Lome 20 00
283 Eureka 33 00
284 St. John's 30 75
285 Seven Star 27 00
286 Wingham 28 00
287 Shuniah 71 00
289 Doric 31 00
290 Leamington 51 00
291 Dufferin 25 00
292 Robertson 44 50
293 The Royal Solomon
Mother 37 00
294 Moore 28 00
295 Conestogo 24 00
296 Temple 24 00
297 Preston 17 50
299 Victoria 29 75
300 Mount Olivet 24 00
302 St. David's 8 00
303 Blyth 48 50
304 Minerva 21 OO
305 Humber 18 00
306 Durham 24 50
307 Arkona 20 00
309 Morning Star . 37 00
311 Blackwood 29 75
312 Pnyx 64 00
313 Clementi 14 25
314 Blair 23 50
315 Clifford 1800
316 Doric 76 75
318 Wilmot 24 75
319 Hiram 10 00
320 Chest erville 49 75
NAMES OF LODGES.
$ cts.
321 Walker 18 50
322 North Star 58 00
323 Alvinston 17 50
324 Temple 31 00
325 Orono 45 75
326 Zetland 80 75
327 The Hammond 15 50
328 Ionic 19 50
329 King Solomon 28 25
330 Corinthian 58 25
331 Fordwich 25 00
332 Stratford 19 75
334 Prince Arthur 51 00
336 Highgate 15 75
337 Myrtle 25 00
338 Dufferin 15 00
339 Orient 76 00
340 St. John's 18 75
341 Bruce 67 50
342 Hiram 30 oo
343 Georgina 32 75
344 Merrill 2725
345 Nilestown 18 25
346 Occident 103 50
348 Georgian 24 50
349 Elgin 31 00
350 Port Elgin 21 00
352 Granite 29 00
354 Brock 41 50
356 River Park 22 50
357 Waterdown 35 75
358 Delaware Valley. . . . 49 00
359 Vittoria 24 50
360 Muskoka 34 50
361 Waverley 69 75
362 Maple Leaf 29 00
363 Frontenac 21 00
364 Dufferin 24 50
366 Euclid 36 00
367 St. George 102 75
368 Salem 43 50
369 Mimico 18 50
370 Harmony 56 50
371 Prince of Wales 4900
372 Palmer 17 75
373 Copestone 10 75
374 Keene 20 00
375 Lome 33 75
376 Unity 20 50
377 Lome 24 75
378 King Solomon's 52 00
379 Middlesex 28 00
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Grand Secretary's Report — [Continued.}
NAMES OF LODGES. $ CtS.
380 Union 128 50
382 Doric 75 25
383 Henderson 28 00
384 Alpha 11- ^o
386 McColl 6 00
387 Lansdowne 16 25
3SS Henderson 29 50
389 Crystal Fountain 9 5°
390 Florence 14 25
391 Howard 1 00
392 Huron 21 00
393 Forest 45 00
394 King Solomon 30 25
395 Parvaim 25 25
396 Cedar 31 25
397 Leopold 39 5°
399 Moffat 10 00
400 Oakville 800
402 Central 26 00
403 Windsor 4800
NAMES OF LODGES. $ CtS.
404 Lome 66 00
405 Mattawa. . 68 50
406 The Spry 40 50
407 Manitoulin 10 25
408 Murray 33 5°
409 Golden Rule 65 50
410 Zeta 52 50
411 Rodney 44 50
412 Keystone 22 00
413 Naphtali 38 25
U. D. Fort William 28 25
" Lyn 33 50
" Maxville 2000
" Keewatin 20 00
Miscellaneous 96 15
Interest-Benevolent Fund .1755 12
" -Asylum Fund. . . . 220 00
Total $15,604 77
DISTRIBUTION OF MONEYS RECEIVED.
Certificates $2,471 00
Dues 9>157 25
Fees 1-379 5°
Dispensations 144 00
Warrants 50 00
Constitutions 325 75
Sundries 96 15
Interest on General Fund 1.755 I2
Intere=t on Asylum Fund 226 CO
Total $15,60477
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, Albion Newbury.
, Bothwell Bothwell.
, Tecumseh Thamesville.
, Sydenham Dresden.
, Parthenon Chatham.
, Kent Blenheim.
, Lome Glencoe.
, Leamington Leamington.
, Parvaim Comber.
, Pynx Wallaceburg.
, The Hammond Wardsville.
, Highgate Highgate.
, McColl West Lome.
, Florence Florence.
, Howard Ridgetown.
, Central Essex Centre.
, Windsor Windsor.
, Rodney Rodney.
, Naphtali Tilbury Centre.
ST. CLAIR DISTRICT, No. 2. (19.)
I). 1). G. M.— R. W. Bro. Jas. Newell, M. D., Wyoming.
No. 56, Victoria Sarnia.
" 81, St. John's Mt. Brydges.
" 83, Beaver Strathroy.
" 116, Cassia Thedford.
" 153, Burns Wyoming.
" 158, Alexandra Oil Springs.
" 194, Petrolia Petrolia.
238, Havelock Watford.
34
41
46
47
80
179
245
255
267
274
282
290
295
312
327
336
386
39°
391
402
403
411
413
270 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
No. 260, Washington Petrolia.
" 263, Forest Forest.
" 294, Moore Mooretown,
" 307, Arkona Arkona.
" 323, Alvinston Alvinston.
" 328, Ionic Napier.
" 364, Dufferin Melbourne.
" 366, Euclid Strathroy
" 392, Huron Camlachie.
" 397, Leopold Brigden.
U. D. Point Edward Point Edward.
LONDON DISTRICT, No. 3. {29.)
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. C. N. Spencer, London.
No. 20, St. John's London.
" 42, St. George's London.
" 44, St. Thomas St. Thomas.
" 64, Kilwinning .... London.
" 94, St. Mark's Port Stanley.
" 107, St. Paul's Lambeth.
" 120, Warren Fingal.
" 140, Malahide Aylmer.
" 171, Prince of Wales Iona.
" 176, Spartan Sparta.
" 1 90, Belmont Belmont.
" 1 95 . Tuscan London.
" 209a,St. John's London.
" 232, Cameron Wallacetown.
" 259, Springfield Springfield.
" 289, Doric Lobo.
" 300, Mt. Olivet Thorndale.
" 302, St. David's St. Thomas.
" 33°> Corinthian London East.
" 344, Merrill Dorchester Station.
" 345, Nilestown Nilestown.
" 349. Elgin St. Thomas.
" 358, Delaware Valley Delaware.
" 378, King Solomon's Petersville.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5S87. 27 I
No. 379, Middlesex Bryanston.
" 380, Union London.
" 388, Henderson Ilderton.
" 394, King Solomon Thamcsville.
•■ 399, Moffat Harrietsville.
SOUTH HURON DISTRICT, No. 4. (16.)
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. C. McLellan, Stratford.
No. 33. Maitland Godench.
73, St. James' St. Marys.
84, Clinton Clinton.
133, Lebanon Forest Exeter.
141, Tudor Mitchell.
144, Tecumseh Stratford.
154, Irving Lucan.
1 70, Britannia Seaforth.
205, New Dominion New Hamburg.
214, Craig Ailsa Craig.
224, Zurich Hensall.
233, Doric Park Hill.
303, Blyth Blyth.
309, Morning Star Smith's Hill.
318, Wilmot Baden.
332, Stratford Stratford.
NORTH HURON DISTRICT, No. 5. (15.)
D. D. G. M.— R. \V. Bro. E. E. Wade, Brussels.
No. 93, Northern Light Kincardine.
" 131, St Lawrence Southampton.
" 162, Forest Wroxeter.
" 184, Old Light Lucknow.
" 197, Saugeen Walkerton.
" 225, Bernard Listowel.
" 235, Aldworth Paisley.
" 276, Teeswater Teeswater.
" 284, St. John's Brussels.
" 286, Wingham Wingham.
" 33 > Fordwich Fordwich.
272 GRAND L0DG1 iDA.
No. 341, Bruce Tiverton.
" 362, Maple Leaf Tara.
" 393. Forest Chesley.
" 396, Cedar Wiarton.
wiI.soN DISTRICT, No. 6. (23.)
I). D. G. M.— R. VV. Bro. J. C Hegler, Ingersoll.
No. 10, Norfolk Simcoe.
" 37, King Hiram Ingersoll.
" 43, King Solomon Woodstock.
" 68, St. John's Ingersoll.
" 76, Oxford Woodstock.
" 78, King Hiram Tilsonburg.
" 82, St. John's Paris.
" 95, Ridout Otterville.
" 104, St. John's Norwich.
" 106, Burford Burford.
" 108, Blenheim Drumbo.
" 113, Wilson Waterford.
" 149, Erie Port Dover.
" 174, Walsingham Port Rowan.
" 1 78, Plattsville Plattsville.
" 181, Oriental Port Burvvell.
" 193, Scotland Scotland.
" 217, Frederick Delhi.
" 237> Vienna Vienna.
" 250, Thistle Embro.
" 251, Oak Branch Innerkip.
" 335, Langton Langton.
" 359) Vittoria Vittoria.
WELLINGTON DISTRICT, No. J. (20.)
D. D. G. M.— R. XV. Bro. Andrew fardine, Hespeler.
No. 72, Alma Gait.
" 151, The Grand River Berlin.
" 172, Ayr Ayr.
" 180, Speed Guelph.
" 200, St. Alban's Mount Forest.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, RROCKVILLE. 5887. 273
No. 203, Irvine Elora.
" 216, Harris Orangevilic
" 258, Guelph Guelph.
" 259, Gait Gait.
" 262, Harriston Harriston.
" 271, Wellington Erin.
" 279, New Hope Hespeler.
" 295, Conestogo Drayton.
" 297, Preston Preston.
" 306, Durham Durham.
" 314, Blair Palmerston.
" 315, Clifford Clifford.
" 334, Prince Arthur Arthur.
" 347, Mercer Fergus.
" 361, Waverley Guelph.
HAMILTON DISTRICT, No. 8. (2 I.)
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. Geo. Russell, Hamilton.
No. 6, Barton Hamilton.
" 27, Strict Observance Hamilton.
" 40, St. John's Hamilton.
" 45, Brant Brantford.
" 57, Harmony Binbrook.
" 61 , Acacia Hamilton.
" 62, St. Andrew's Caledonia.
" 100, Valley Dundas.
" 121, Doric Brantford
" 135, St. Clair Milton.
" 165, Burlington Burlington.
" j 66, Wentworth Stcney Creek.
" 219, Credit Georgetown.
" 243, St. George St. George.
272, Seymour Ancaster.
" 291, Dufferin West Flamboro'.
321, Walker Acton West.
" 324, Temple Hamilton.
" 357, Waterdown Waterdown.
274
\D LODGE OF CANADA.
No. 382, Doric Hamilton.
" 400, Oakville Oakville.
GEORGIAN DISTRICT, No. 9. (24.)
D. D. C. M. — R. W. Bro. Hy. Jennings, Penetanguishene.
No. 79, Simcoe Bradford.
St. George's Owen Sound.
Manito Collingwood.
Corinthian Barrie.
True Blue Albion.
Pythagoras Meaford.
Orillia Orillia.
Kerr Barrie.
Beaver Clarksburg.
Manitoba Cookstown.
Caledonian Midland.
Northern Stayner.
Thome Orillia.
Seven Star Alliston.
Minerva Stroud.
North Star Owen Sound.
Prince Arthur Flesherton.
Georgian Penetanguishene.
Granite Parry Sound.
Muskoka Bracebridge.
Unity Huntsville.
Lome Shelbume.
Spry Beeton.
Golden Rule Gravenhurst.
NIAGARA DISTRICT, NO. IO. (22.)
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. C. G. McDermott, St. Catharines.
No. 2, Niagara Niagara.
" 7, Union Grimsby.
" 15, St. George's St. Catharines.
<; 32, Amity Dunnville.
" 35> St. John's Cayuga
" 36, Welland Fonthill.
" 103, Maple Leaf St. Catharines
79
88
90
96
98
i37
192
230
234
236
249
266
281
285
3°4
322
333
348
352
360
375
377
385
409
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, HROCKVILLE, 5887. 275
No. 105, St. Mark's Drummondville.
" 115, Ivy Beamsville.
" 1 68, Merritt Welland.
" 169, Macnab Port Colborne.
" 1 85, Enniskillen York.
" 221, Mountain Thorold.
" 2154, Clifton Niagara Falls.
" 277, Seymour ". Port Dalhousie.
" 296, Temple St. Catharines.
" 319, Hiram Hagersville.
" 329, King Solomon Jarvis.
" 337, Myrtle. . Port Robinson.
" 348, Dufferin Welland Port.
" 372, Palmer Victoria.
" 373? Copestone Welland.
TORONTO DISTRICT NO. II. (35-)
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. E. T. Malone, Toronto.
No. 16, St. Andrew's Toronto.
" 22, King Solomon's Toronto.
" 23, Richmond Richmond Hill.
" 25, Ionic Toronto.
" 54, Vaughan Maple.
" 65, Rehoboam Toronto.
" 75> St. John's , Toronto.
86, Wilson Toronto.
" 87, Markham Union Markham.
i; 97, Sharon Sharon.
" 99, Tuscan Newmarket.
" 118, Union Schomberg.
" 1 29, The Rising Sun Aurora.
" 136, Richardson Stouffville.
" 156, York Eglington.
" 2 j 8, Stevenson Toronto.
" 220, Zeredatha Uxbridge.
" 229, Ionic Brampton.
" 247, Ashlar Toronto.
'• 265, Patterson Thomhill.
:76
CRAND LODGE OK CANADA.
No. 269, Brou i»n Brougham.
" 292, Robertson Nobleton.
" 305, H umber Weston.
" 311, Blackwood Woodbridge.
4f 316, Doric Toronto.
" 326, Zetland Toronto.
" 339, Orient Toronto.
kl 343, Georgina Sutton.
" 346, Occident Toronto.
" 354, Brock Cannington.
" 356, River Park Streetsville.
" 367, St. George Toronto.
" 369, Mimico Islington.
" 385, Alpha Parkdale.
" 410, Zeta Parkdale.
ONTARIO DISTRICT, No. 12. (23.)
1). D. G. M. — R. W. Bro. B. Shortley, Peterborough.
No. 26, Ontario Port Hope.
, Composite Whitby.
, Jerusalem - Bowmanville.
, Mount Zion Brooklin.
, Durham Newcastle.
, Faithful Brethren Lindsay.
, Corinthian Peterborough.
, Hope Port Hope.
, Lebanon Oshawa.
, J. B. Hall Millbrook.
, Hastings Plastings.
, Peterborough Peterborough.
, Prince Albert Port Perry.
, Norwood Norwood.
, Verulam Bobcaygeon.
, Cedar Oshawa.
, Clementi Lakefield.
, Orono Orono.
, Keene Keene.
, Lome Omemee.
26
3°
31
39
66
77
101
114
139
M5
150
'55
183
223
268
270
3*3
325
374
375
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVII.LE, 5887.
277
No.
No.
No.
398, Victoria Victoria Road.
406, The Spry Fenelon Falls.
408, Murray Beaverton.
PRINCE EDWARD DISTRICT, No. 13. (23.)
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. Wm. Smeaton, Belleville.
1 1
17
18
29
38
48
5°
69
91
123
126
127
161
164
2I5
222
239
241
278
283
308
353
401
Moira Belleville.
St. John's Cobourg.
Prince Edward Picton.
United Brighton
Trent Trenton.
Madoc Madoc.
Consecon Consecon.
Stirling Stirling.
Colborne Colborne.
The Belleville Belleville.
Golden Rule Campbellford.
Franck Frankfort.
Percy VVarkworth.
Star in the East Wellington.
Lake Ameliasburg.
Marmora Marmora.
Tweed Tweed.
Quinte Shannonville.
Mystic Roslin.
Eureka Belleville.
Grafton Grafton.
Excelsior Colborne.
Craig Deseronto.
FRONTENAC DISTRICT, No. 1 4. (l8.)
D. D. G M.—R. W. Bro. Fred. Welch, Kingston.
3, The Ancient St. John's Kingston.
9, Union Napanee.
92, Cataraqui Kingston.
109, Albion Harrowsmith.
119, Maple Leaf Bath.
146, Prince of Wales Newburgh.
278 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
No. 157, Simpson Nevvboro.
" 189, Filius Vidua; Adolphustown.
" 20 1, Leeds Gananoque.
" 212, Elysian Garden Island.
" 229, Prince Arthur Odessa.
" 253, Minden Kingston.
" 280, Mount Sinai Napanee.
" 299, Victoria Centreville.
" 340, St. John's Pittsburg.
" 342, Hiram Wolfe Island.
" 363, Frontenac Cataraqui.
" 404, Lome Tamworth.
ST. LAWRENCE DISTRICT, No. I 5. (2 I.)
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. J. M. Sinclair, Delta.
No. 5, Sussex Brockville.
" 14, True Britons Perth.
" 24, St. Francis Smith's Falls.
" 28, Mount Zion Kemptville.
" 55, Merrickville Merrickville.
" 74, St. James' Maitland.
" 85, Rising Sun Farmersville.
" 1 10, Central Prescott.
" 125, Cornwall Cornwall.
" 142, Excelsior Morrisburg.
" 143, Friendly Brothers Iroquois.
" 207, Lancaster Lancaster.
" 242, Macoy Mallorytown.
" 256, Farran's Point Farran's Point.
" 320, Chesterville Chesterville.
« 368, Salem Brockville.
" 370, Harmony Delta.
" 383, Henderson West Winchester.
" 387, Lansdowne Lansdowne.
" 389, Crystal Fountain North Augusta.
" 416, Lyn Lyn.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVII.LE, 5887. 279
OTTAWA DISTRICT NO. 1 6. (l8. )
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. David Taylor, Ottawa.
No. 52, Dalhousie Ottawa.
" 58, Doric Ottawa.
" 63, St John's . : Carleton Place.
" 121, Renfrew Renfrew.
" 1 28, Pembroke Pembroke.
" 147, Mississippi Almonte.
" 148, Civil Service Ottawa.
" 159, Goodwood Richmond.
" 1 77, The Builders' Ottawa.
" 186, Plantagenet Plantagenet.
" 196, Madawaska Arnprior.
" 209, Evergreen Lanark.
" 210, Hawkesbury Hawkesbury.
" 231, Lodge of Fidelity Ottawa.
" 264, Chaudiere Ottawa.
" 371, Prince of Wales Ottawa.
" 405. Mattawa Mattawa.
U. D. Maxville Maxville.
ALGOMA DISTRICT NO. 1 7. (6.)
D. D. G. M.— R. W. Bro. A. W. Thompson, Port Arthur.
No. 287, Shuniah Fort Arthur.
" 407, Manitoulin Gore Bay.
" 412, Keystone Sault Ste. Marie.
" 414, Pequonga Rat Portage.
" 415, Fort William Fort William.
U. D., Keewatin Keewatin Mills.
NOT ATTACHED TO ANY DISTRICT.
No. 293, The Royal Solomon Mother, Jerusalem, Palestine.
RECAPITULATION.
Erie District, No. i 23 Lodges.
St. Clair " '.' 2 19 "
London " " 3 29 "
South Huron " " 4 16 "
280 f.KAND LODGE OF CANADA.
North Huron District No. 5 *5 Lodges.
Wilson " " 6 23 •*
Wellington /' " 7 2° "
Hamilton " " 8 21
Georgian " ' 9 24 "
Niagara " " 10 22 "
Toronto " " n 35 "
Ontario " " 12 23 "
Prince Edward " " 13 23 "
Frontenac " " 14 18
St. Lawrence " " 15 21 "
Ottawa " " 16 18 "
Algoma " " 17 6 "
Unattached 1 "
Total 357 "
EXPULSIONS.
No. of
Lodge.
262 — James Brown.
366— J. T. Ackroid.
SUSPENSIONS— UNMASONIC CONDUCT.
No. of
Lodge.
46— Oliver H. P. Allen.
69 — John McCaw, Sr.
104 — Frank Winters.
267— R. J. Halle.
361 — W. J. Sparkman, Chas. Kirk.
389— R. R. Raycroft.
SUSPENSIONS— NON-PAYMENT OF DUES.
No. of
Lodge.
2— W. J. Merritt, W. H. Kruser, R. M. Fisher, Wm. Alford,
Neil Black.
3— C. H. Corbett, W. A. Gunn, P. B. Clark, H. E. Swales,
John Shepherd.
5 — R. G. Mason, Alex. Forrest, Ezra McDougall, R. Gates.
10 — F. Emerick, B. F. Chadwick.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887. 281
n — Wm. Davis. W. A. McCamon, Wm. Ferrian, A. E. Davis,
F. B. Overall.
14 — W. H. Stone, J. W. Rowatt, G. A. Gamsby, B. Cromack,
R. Balderson.
15— G. C. Bonodaile, C. Bradley; John D. Crow, F. Hill,
J. C. McPhee.
16 — Jno. Armstrong, T. D. Beddoe, A. H. Ellis, E. D.
Flanagan, Geo. Thomas.
17 — Robt. Murray, A. Gowans, G. Beatty, D. Robertson.
20 — F. H. Butler, Chas. Chapman, L. Eckley, C W. Gordon,
G. Plaxton, Jas. Raferty, R. Vance, Jas. Wyatt.
22— L. J. Barwick, C. F. A. Kochler, A. J. Marshall, W. F.
McCaw, T. O'Leary, Jno. Perkins, J. A. Roche,
Hy. Sanson).
27 — W. L. Hubbard, W. Prentice.
36 — J. Ward, W. Ryan, I. Armhurst, C. R. Morrow.
38— G. H. Gordon, A. Parent, J. E. Smith, J. M. Hall. L.
Cruickshanks.
42— Rich'd P. Wright, A. Hardy.
43- -W. B. Teeple, T. W. McKee, T. Clements, F. Pelcher,
A. M. Hall.
44— Wesley Webb, W. H. Minor, Chas. Roe.
45— E. Kester, T. S. Wade, J. B. Waugh.
46 — W. E. Brown, S. W. Law, J. Stirling, J. Richardson,
Robt. Park, W. E. Cunningham, G. H. Hall, G. S.
McLean.
48— Wm. Breaknell.
50— J. G. German, Robt. Pye, R. J. Osborne, D. H. Weeks.
54— A. Laird, W. Laggart, J. H. Snider, W. Pengally, W. H.
Bolitho, S. Blain.
56 — C. J. Ellison, G S. McLean.
61— M. Richardson, F. Kittyle, W. S. J. T. Silver, Wm. L.
Silver.
65— D. Sleeth, J. Patterson, T. B. Moore, C. Watt, W. P.
Henderson, W. A. Law, C. Sheppard, J. Baylis.
68 — Jas. Simpson, L. Monk, Wm. Delaney, Wm. Rice, J. W.
Hadcock, W. C. Allison, J. Snell, J. McKay, Wm.
Freightner, J. F. McMichael, Thos. Seldon.
282 WD LODGE OF CANADA.
69— J. S. Black, J. Booth, W. Sine, G. W. Faulkner, VV.
McMillan, K. E. Campion, Jas. Johnston.
72 — L. Skinner, J. E. Eby, J. Heatherington, P. F. Findall,
\V. A. Foley, Wm. Coutts, Wm. Philip, W. E.
Johnston, R. Marshall.
73_Wm. Hylands, John Pugh, Wm. H. Gilbert.
75 — Geo. Eakin, D. Ferguson, W. T. Brownridge.
82 — H. Taylor, W. Lemon.
83— W. H. Case.
84— H. Scott, T. Beacom, A. W. Keeting, C. F. Roche, R.
H. Kemp, John Macwhister.
86 — G. C. Moore, C W. Henderson, G. Smith, C. Knisor,
J. Gawett, S. Hunter, L. McNeil, Jas. Allen.
87— A. D. Smith, E. G. Knill, A. Pringle, W. Robinson, A.
Vanbusick.
90 — Chas. Cameron, J. A. Castor, T. F. White.
93-Wm. McKenzie, J. P. Wright, R. Reid.
96 — A. Fraser, D. Farquharson, B. McDermot, W. B. Harvey.
97— Wm. Hill, J. D. Graham, J. D. Smith, J. Robinson.
99— H. Pretty, H. M. Playter, N. F. H. Foote, A. M. Hood,
\V. H. Ashworth, J. J. Renwick.
109 — Peter Vanluven.
no — A- McCollough, Jehiel Tinkess, B. McCoy, F. Brunning.
115— E. Bulgin, W. H. Decatur, J. Gabriel, H. A. Tufford.
116— W. Cornell.
1 20— W. S. Morse, C. W. Stafford, A. C. Keillor, C. M. Caughill.
i28^J. C. Currie, A. Irving, Jr., T. Knight, D. McLean,
S. Tongue.
129— J. T. Bond, J. Holladay, Wm. Bruce, G. T. King,
S. Harris.
133— W. H. Coulson, W. Grant, J. Hyndman, A. A. Hobkirk,
A. H. Hyndman, A. McTavish, A. Naismith, W. B.
Selley.
148— J. J. Gemmell, G. McMicken, O. King, D. C. F. Bliss.
149— J. R. Riddell, A. F. Parker, J. E. Decou, J. P. Feather-
stone.
153— A. T. Hill.
155 — Philip C Foy.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887. 283
156 — Geo. H. Long, Jas. Warwood.
165 — Jas. Ewing, John Creighton, W. Kearn.
168 — D. E. Evans, J. E. VVhaley, Wm. Minnis.
170 — D. Ritchie.
177— J. W. Whiteford, J. T. Waldon.
178— Fred'k J. Zingg.
180— Wm. Day, F. Small, Hy. Sweet, Thos. C, Rundell.
181— A. D. Merrill.
184— D. McKinnon, W. R. Tomkins, Robt. Clendenning, W.
H. Treleaven, W. J. Hamlin, P. Steep, W. McKenzie,
G. B. Smyth, John Mc Hardy.
190 — Jno. Kernott, Jas. Flowers, W. F. Luton.
194 — D. McNaughton.
195— M. Kew, A. P. Tregent, Wm. Lind, F. B. Wilkinson.
197— Wm. C. Moffat.
200— W. J. Calvin, W. Evans, J. T. Kilgour.
203 — Robt. Hall, J. Gibson, J. Milner, J. Bain, P. E. Simpson,
W. Cowie.
209a— W. J-. L. Howes, T. J. Heard, T. W. Mitchell, R.
Dennis, H. A. McLean, P. H. Richardson.
218 — W. Anderson, J. S. Bell, D. Clark, A. Mainwaring, John
Stephens, A. A. Stinson, Jno. Turner, J. Thorne, H.
J. Wood, T. Wood, D. H. Dow, Jas. Martin, N. J.
Dorrien, Jas. Kelly, R. Fraser, W. J. Lee, C Will-
band, C L. Lancaster, J. W. Watson, Geo. Wood.
220 — John G. Vicars, W. M. Dafoe.
221 — Jas. Arnold, Jas. Weeks, Thos. Williamson, J. Walker,
H. A. Smith, John Cloy, W. L. Nicol.
222 — John F. Purdy.
224 — Chas. Crieman, Hy. Arth, A. B. McLean.
225 — Wm. Little, T. S. Smith, Hy. Jones, T. G. Fennel!.
228 — John Gallaher, Peter A. Mabee, Chas. A. Graham, S. V.
Perry.
2 33 — A. Martell, Andrew Hutson, John Morris, W. Staufftr,
H. H. Kittridge.
236 — Thos. Phillips, W. H. Dickson, Jas. Matchett, I. Boyd.
247— Robt. Coghill, W. P. Lyon.
284 Nl) LODGE OF CANADA.
250 — J. G. Anderson, Jas. Campbell, P. Mitchell, A.
McDonald, Jas. McKay, G. McKay, Hy. Pelton,
John Ross, John Ross, R. McDonald, T. G. Witker-
son, John McLeod, L. H. McDonald, D. M.
McPherson.
253 — J. M. Pollock, D. McNaughton, J. O. Gardiner.
254 — Jas. H. Kalar, R. M. Gilkison, T. Munford, Thos. Goods,
Geo. R. Flook, T. H. Young, D. Morrison, Jas. W.
Oliver, Thos. McKee, John Murray, Chas. Newman.
255 — J. Boag, H. S. Hughes.
257— G. Walters.
258 — J. C. McLaggan.
267 — A. M. Crowell, C. W. Cunningham, VV. Gragg, W. E.
Gallagher, J. L. Hall, W. C. Kennedy, C. Luxton,
C W. Raymond, L. J. Robertson, J. Scott, Wm.
Wemp.
271 — S. Ditts, B. Franklin, Wm. Harkness, Wm. Muirhead,
W. H. Gand.
272 — J no. Jackson, R. S. Guest, Jas. Fields.
274 — P. C. Lumley, C. Robinson.
279— G. H. Cliff, G. Bolduc, C. Allendorf.
2 84- -A. R. Morris, Jas. Watson, E. B. Burt.
289— W. B. Charlton, Wm. Russell, G. H. Wade.
290 — H. Ruthven, W. F. McKenzie, J. Robson, Joseph
McCrackin, F. C Qualhlens, T. Nicol, J. D. Kim-
ball, G. Callison, F. Wilkinson, James McCrackin,
E. Younglove, S. J. Root, J. Davidson, Jas. Baker.
291 — C. Epps.
295 — John A. Beldon, V. R. Adams.
302— J. P. Freek, W. H. Kells, J. Marlatt.
305 — Robt. Mclntyre, Jno. McDonald, Saml. C. Lane, J. W.
J. Humphries.
306 — Peter Cole, John McRae.
307 — A. Cornell.
311— J. McKinley, A. Todd, W. McKie, John Watt, Jr., H.
Gourley, W. Bishop.
313 — Jas. Blaundell.
314 — T. McDermond, H. Donnelly, G. Elliott.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887. 285
316 — Joseph Compton, E. R. Doward, T. Lalor, Hy. Lucas.
319 — Daniel Forsyth.
322 — A. B. Lang, J. B. Lang, W. R. Stevenson.
325— VV. H. May.
326 — Jas. Johnson, J. T. Jones, J. R. McMillan.
328— T. F. Hawken, T. Humble, Chs. Foster, Wm. Richard-
son, Archd. Sherriff.
330— S. A. Adams, J. Ross, J. McKnight, T- T. Herriott, W.
C Bullock, Thos. Cobleigh.
331 — Peter Barr.
334— T. F. Hollinger, R. Ferrier, T. J. Neil, J. C. Reid, E.
McHardy, M. J. Byrne.
339 — W. F. Collins, G. Leslie, Jr., C. Sheppard, R. Scales,
T. J. Whitesides.
343 — John Sowerby.
344 — A. Appleton, John Richardson, Joshua Coults, E. S.
Jarvis, Jas. Beattie, Jas. Westoby, W. S. Niles.
346 — G. Cranshaw, John McCamus.
348 — Hy. S. Ruby, Geo. A. Huff, Chas. Cameron, Saml.
Mills, Jas. Firth, Robt. Parker.
354 — A. C. Langton, W. A. Silverwood, J. Davidson, J. H.
Lacey.
356— R. Barber, T. Walker, W. Elliott, C L. Owens.
358 — J. Greenslade.
359 — E. Tisdall, W. Brownlee.
361 — John Turnbull, H. McGuire.
362 — James Cumming.
364 — M. Mclntyre, M. Brodie, Jas. Tecumseh, W. Chisholm,
D. McAlpine, J. G. Coots.
366 — S. Tomlinson.
368— R. C Jamieson, H. F. Bohl.
369 — John Shean, C. Jones.
371 — Thos. Porter.
372 — E. J. Burton, A. Green.
373 — A. B. Cook, J. E. Lennon, G. Andrews.
377 — A. Cassils, John Nichols, M. Howes, R. Morton, D.
Brown, W. E. Morton, T. J. Patton, J. Constable.
286 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
378— C. S. Corrigan, R. R. Symonds, S. R. Balkwell, B. B.
Keefer, A. Smart, J. Stevenson, W. J. Pearce,
J. McLellan.
382 — Edward Egan, C. Pitcher, W. F. Collier, T. Richmond,
J. R. Rutherford.
394 — T. H. Shearn, R. H. Forkington.
399 — G. Teskey, J. Robins.
402 — R. Thomson, G. W. Johnson, L. E. Sheppard, G.
Stevenson.
403 — R. W. Johnston.
RESTORATIONS.
No. of
Lodge.
3 — D. Robertson, J. A. Wilson.
5 — John Armstrong, J. W. Jameson.
6 — Joseph Parker.
9— E. K. Bowen, S. McL. Detlor.
16 — Thos. Ridout, E. P. Coulman.
17 — Geo. Beatty.
18 — A. Dame, A. J. Corkindale.
20— F. H. Butler.
22 — T. O'Leary.
26 — J. H. Hawkins.
32— G S. Middough, R. B. Patterson, M. J. Hanry.
33 — John Knox.
39 — G. H. Harper.
40 — J. F. Holman, A. Forrester.
42 — J. M. Longan.
45 — John Jenkins, E. Kester, T. S. Wade.
46— Jos. H. Bell.
47— J- W. Carmichael, H. D. Ellis.
55— W. H. McCrea, Hy. Johnston.
58— A. P. Patrick.
62 — Jas. Trotter.
64— H. W. Crock.
65 — Jas. McQuillan.
68— W. McDowell, W. Partlow, Jas. Stevens, Jas. Fraser.
69 — Jas. V. Brown.
73 — R. B. Hatstone, Robt. Begg.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887. 2S7
75 — F. C. Featherstonhaugh.
76 — Thos. Walker, Chas. Evans.
77 — Chas. S. Jewett.
83— Thos. Hollahan, H. P. Fuller.
84— J. A. Rutledge.
87— A. D. Smith.
90 — Jas. D. McGee.
91 — W. L. King.
92 — Frederick Scobell.
96 — A. G. Waters, R. Marpole.
99 — S. Roadhouse.
101— W. R. Russell.
103 — John Dale, W. H. Andrews, W. H. Fletcher.
104 — E. C McLees, C E. Burgess.
105 — Hiram Bender.
107 — Chas. F. Knapp.
109 — Wm. Cannon.
122 — D. McNicol.
127 — M. Harrison.
128— T. E. Lloyd.
131 — S. L. Sherlock.
137 — J. S. Raper.
139 — C. Warren, S. A. Lee.
142 — A. C. Hartwell, A. Casselman.
154 — Thos. Freeborn.
168 — M. Springer, S. H. Glasgow.
169 — R. W. Boyle, J. S. Armitage.
178 — C. A. Livingstone.
180— Thos. L. Galor.
181— D. M. Foster, Wm. H. Cudney.
183 — Abner Hurd, John Currie.
184 — John McHardy.
192 — R. A. James, Wm. Harley, Geo. Berry.
197 — John Hurrell, Geo. Bridges.
200 — M. A. Ferguson.
2oga-F. H. Richardson, W. Riddell.
216 — John Flesher, J. H. Brownell.
218 — J. Stevens, Jas. Martin, A. A. Stinson, Geo. Watson.
288 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
221 — Isaac Usher, N. Hixson.
228 — John Gallaher.
233 — Jas. Brown, Robt. Phippin.
241 — Wm. Gullett.
254 — J. II. Kalar.
256 — Robt. Bullock.
265— J. C B. Johns, J. W. Harris.
267_ J. J. Churchill, R. J. Halle.
271— S. Dilts.
284 — J. Johnston, G. B. McDonagh.
285— Thos. G. Duff.
286 — Ed. Dear, C. E. Williams, Ed. Johnston.
289 — Jos. Mason, J. F. McAllister.
294 — M. Day, Jas. Nesbit.
295 — John Landerkin, F. N. Burrows.
297 — Angus W. Mishaw.
305 — Hugh Wallace.
307 — G. A. Dunn.
311 — J. B. Rowantree, G. S. Mason.
316 — Jos. Compton.
345 — A. D. Osborn.
346 — Samuel Knowlton.
350 — Edward Fallow.
368 — Robt. Gwynne, F. R. Feehan.
402 — Geo. Stephenson, J. T. Brown.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887.
289
AT REST.
NO. OF
LODGE
2
3
3
3
5
6
9
9
10
10
1 1
11
14
14
'5
16
16
17
iS
22
22
22
25
28
30
32
3 2
32
33
37
37
40
40
41
42
42
42
44
|6
\7
47
47
50
52
52
61
6l
63
Jas. Cushman. . . .
E II. Thompson.
S. H. Follett....
H. A. Rayne . . . .
YY'm. I lales ... .
('. II Crawford .
Jas. C. Steel . . .
Robt Sanderson.
Jas. Bogart
S. Lemon
John Dixon
fohn F. Clarke .
G. W. Fredrick. .
R. Fairborn
Kobt. Douglas. . .
F. Harvey
John Turver. . . .
C. A. Switzer . . .
S Jackson
YV. H Floyd. . . .
G. Striker
YY. J . Cather
V. P. Humphrey
J. White
D. Black
R. Corbett
Wm. Johnston. . .
E. Cherry
M. F. Haney. . . .
L. J. Weatherly .
Stephen Yates . . .
H. Camobell
T. Poole
D. Edgar
J. Hancock
John Arner
Robt. James ....
YV. J. Murray - .
Jas. Donnelly. . . .
YVm. Alexander.
Egbert \YTigzell . .
A. M. Phillips...
H. D. Stewart..
D. T. Smith
]. YY'. Irwin. . . .
YV. H. McBride ,
J. YV. Imley
Thos. Jackson . . .
John Leitch, Jr.
YVm. YYrilson . .
November 29.
April 10
June 24
September 18.
December 18.
June
September 26
August 25 ... .
February 26 . .
March 12
April 19
January 21 . . .
December 5 . .
April 13
April 10
May 8
January 27 • • ■
July 18
October 6 . . .
September 21
May 20
June 14. . . .
July 12
November 16.
July 26
May 23
November 12.
July 13
December 24.
July 31
March 3
February 7 . . .
June 1
December 19.
December 2. .
August 8
March 10. ...
January 4. . . .
December 3. .
December 2 . .
March 10. . . .
July 9
November 24
April 1
February 14. .
October 19. . .
April 27
July 4
886
887
887
886
886
886
S84
886
886
887
886
887
887
883
887
886
886
886
887
887
886
886
886
887
887
887
886
886
886
887
886
886
886
887
887
882
886
887
887
290
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
AT REST.
fid
NO. OF
LODGE
NAMK.
64 Isaac Hogg
65 Geo. Johnson
65 T. Caron
65 J. Manning
65 C. G. Fortier
65 W. H. Fraser
65 A. W. Fake
68 John Brunt
68 Thos. Hamlyn
69 M. G. Vandervoort .
69 G. H. Phillips
72 Ihos. Peck
73 Andrew Driver
73 Geo. Bovelle
76 A. A. H. Fauquier,
76 A. Gordon
76 A. Stairs
77 W. J. Irwin
78 R. Delmage ,
78 W. B. Wilcox ....
79 A. L. Hamer ....
81 Jas. Clark ,
83 John Frank
84 Thos. Cooper. . . .
86 T. S- Robinson . . .
86 Jas. Phillips
86 J.T. Gurnett
87 W.J.Mitchell....
87 D. McPherson
90 A. Dudgeon
90 John Ferguson . . .
90 Jas. Blue
91 Thos. A. German. .
-)2 Fred. Scobell ....
92 J. K. Sherwood . .
93 E. Robertson
93 Jas. LeGear
96 T. W. Georgen
96 John Dodson
99 John Gascoine ....
101 Jas. F. Dennistown
103 L. Lemon
104 E. C. McLees ....
105 E. Shainholdts ....
105 G. Goldsborough . .
105 G. J. Duncan
107 J. M. Banghart . .
109 Richard Parkin . .
110 Chas. Lennon
110 G. C. Hart
March 20. . . .
September 2. .
July 31
September 23
December 16.
March 8
June 15
December 5. .
January 4 . . .
February 15 .
February ...
October 18 . .
May
April
April 9
April 10
April 29
August 31. . . .
July 28
June 21
April 10 . . .
July 18
September 17
December 1 . .
March 1
July 25
July 18
January 22 . .
May 14
August 28. . . .
February 27.. .
May 24
January 24 . . .
September 20.
October 12. . .
October 8 . . .
June 19
December 26.
January 23. . .
September 23
January 24. . .
May 15
October 13. . .
February 25. .
April 20
July I
August 26 . . .
August 5
May
886
886
886
886
886
887
887
886
887
887
887
886
886
886
887
887
887
887
887
886
886
886
887
886
886
887
887
887
887
886
887
886
887
886
887
886
886
887
886
886
887
887
886
887
886
887
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887.
AT REST.
291
NO. OF
LODGE
"3
"5
116
120
123
126
129
131
133
135
135
141
•45
146
148
149
149
'S3
154
155
156
161
166
168
170
172
174
'77
178
183
185
192
*93
201
201
207
209a
212
218
218
218
218
218
219
220
225
225
229
233
235
R. C. Irwin
Jas. W. Hixon
P. McKellar
Peter Horton
D. K. J. McKinnon.
J. W. Byam
H. J. Hartman
Wm. Smith
Absalom Sanders. . . .
R. Holloran
John Pattison
S. P. Powers
Jno. B. Smith
J Connolly
J. V. Gall
John Broom
Thos. Warren
Hy. Pye
W. S. O'Neil
J. W. Alford
Wm. Norris
Fred. Bailey
W. M. Thornton. ...
G. J. Duncan
A. Armitage
A. Ross
W. B. Franklin
T. A. Mingard
J. K. Sauer
L. McLean
W. J. Coulter
T. J. Decatur
A.J. Alport
D. F. Jones
H. Wellbanks
E. McRae
Isaac Hodgins
John Agnew
Hy. Fox
Thos. Reid ,
W. B. Bunting
Chas. Chinn
J. Blair
Wm. McEnery
M. D. Crosby
J. S. Draper
A. McC. Sloan
H. P. Milligan
L. G. Cruickshank . .
G. F. Chambers
January 1 1887
July 17 1887
July 5 1886
September 1886
April 9 1887
January 23 1886
August 8 1886
January 22 1887
March 7 1887
August 23 1886
April 12 1887
February 28 ... . 1887
December 18. . . 1886
May 19 1887
April 13 1886
March 18 1887
May 11 1887
June 5 1886
April 20 1887
February 13 1886
June 27 1887
September 2 . . . 1886
August 26 1886
May 20 1887
January 19 1887
June 25 1887
October 31 1886
September 26. . . .1886
December 6 1886
March 27 1887
October 24 1886
January 3 1887
December 18 1886
February 23 1887
April 3 1887
June 27 1887
April 24 1887
March 6 1887
Decemher 25 1886
January 14 1887
February 2 1887
May 17 1887
March 15 1887
August 1 1886
September 9 1886
May 1 1886
December 30. . . . 1886
November 25 ... . 1886
August 15 1876
December 10. . . . 1886
a,:
ORAND LODGE OK CANADA.
AT REST.
I
NO. OF
LODGE
247
250
254
255
256
256
257
258
260
26l
265
270
272
276
278
285
287
290
306
312
314
316
320
326
329
331
339
341
34i
343
345
346
347
360
36i
362
366
367
367
368
368
369
369
374
380
389
390
397
404
J. H. Brereton. . . .
David Pitt
Hy. Higgs
C. G. Hick.-
A. Archibald
(i. F. Hill
Thos. Colwell ....
S. S Walsh
W. E. McCollough .
John Hislop
Wm. Long
W. T. Dingle
John Patrick
Geo. McDaniel . . .
Ambrose C. Hinds.
A. M. Kirkland . .
John F. Clarke
J. T. Varley
Thos. McClocklin..
Thos. Crane
F. J. Morris
F. Rogers .
Jas. Stallmayer
J. G. Burns
Robt. Howard
Thos. Wilson
J. G. Burns
J. A. Griffith
D. A. McDonald. . .
Alex. Williams ...
Edward Hart
H. P. Boulton
Alex. Gerrie
Geo. Collins
Donald McLean . . .
R. H. Finlay
J. M. Banghart . . . .
E. A. Martin
F. Donovan
R. Gwynne
R. T. Newmarch. . .
C. Clayton
W. Hunwick
A. McCrea
F. Campbell
John Whitworth . . .
E. Amsden
Jas. Jeffray
Thos. Miller
March II 1887
April 24 1887
September 22 . . . 1886
May 27 1887
March 4 1886
February 1887
October 5 1886
November 7 . . . . 1886
February 28 1887
November 1 . . . . 1886
September 30. .. 1886
May 21 1886
April 11 1886
No date.
March 3 1887
October 31 1886
April 18 1887
November 27 . . . 1886
January 18 1887
November 12 ... . 1886
April 27 1886
August 10 1886
July 29 1886
May 28 1887
March 9 1887
June 27 1886
May 28 1887
October 24 1886
No date.
April 10 1886
May 1 1887
July 4 1886
April 17 1886
August 17 1886
April 1887
November 16 . . . 1886
Tuly 1 1886
July 22 1886
December 9 1886
November 22 . . . . 1886
November 26.. . . 1886
December 19. . . . 1886
July 12 1886
December 15 . . . 1886
October 17 1886
April 22 1886
September 22 ... . 1886
December 26. . . . 1886
June 5 1887
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887. 393
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(JRANI) I.ODGK OP CANADA,
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ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVIIXE, 5887. 395
296
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887. 297
298 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
NOPSIS OF THE RETURNS OF LODi
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ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCK VII.I.E. 5887.
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ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887. 303
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306 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
RECAPITULATION.
OF THE RETURNS OF LODGES FOR THE YEAR ENDING 24TH JUNE,
1887, AS FAR AS HEARD FROM.
Lodges Organized and Affiliated 421
" Extinct 21
" Ceded to Grand Lodge of Quebec 38
Manitoba 5
" Number on Roll 357
" Represented in Grand Lodge 304
Initiations Reported 1 1 23
Passings " 1050
Raisings " 1030
Joinings " 328
Restorations " 141
Resignations " 608
Deaths " 198
Suspensions for Non-payment of Dues 543
" for Unmasonic Conduct 6
Expulsions 2
Members in Good Standing 19450
Gross receipts for the year ending 31st May, 1887. $15, 604 77
Assets of Grand Lodge as per Grand Treasurer's
Statement, 31st May, 1887 $68;22i 77
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887. 307
LIST OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FOR 1887-88.
M. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, LL. B., Collingwood, Grand Master.
R. " " R. T. Walkem. Q. C, Kingston, Deputy Grand Master.
•' " " Robt. M. Stuart, Dresden, D. D. G. M.
" " " James Newell, M.D., Wyoming, "
" " " C. N. Spencer, London, "
" " " Chris. McLellan, Stratford,
• E. E. Wade, Brussels, "
" " " J. C. Hegler, Ingersoll,
" " " Andrew Jardine, Hespeler, "
' George Russell, Hamilton, "
' Henry Jennings. Penetanguishene "
•• " " C. G. McDermotl, St. Catharines, "
E. T. Malone, Toronto,
11 .1 .1 Benj. Shortly, Peterborough,
Wm. Smeaton, Belleville,
" " " Frederick Welch, Kingston, "
John M. Sinclair, M.D., Delta.
" " David Taylor, Ottawa, "
" " " A. W. Thompson, Port Arthur,
•■ " " A. W. Porte, London, Grand Senior Warden.
" " " G. G. Rowe, Parkdale, " Junior "
11 it i< j^ev q l Worrell, M. A., Morrisburg, Grand Chaplain.
" " " E. Mitchell. Hamilton, Grand Treasurer.
■• " " D. Derbyshire. Brockville, Grand Registrar.
" " " J.J. Mason, Hamilton, Grand Secretary.
Y. " " Fred. Manley, Toronto, Senior Deacon.
11 ii .1 John McL. Stevenson, Barrie, Junior Deacon.
■1 11 i« \vm. Webster, Belleville, Grand Superintendent of Works.
" " Jas. W. Findlay, Guelph, Grand Director of Ceremonies.
•' " " John Malloy, Hamilton, Assistant Grand Secretary.
" " " Thos. Millman, Kingston, Asst. Grand Dir. of Ceremonies
" " " John A. Cowan, Toronto, Grand Sword Bearer.
•• " " John Callard, London, Grand Organist.
" " " James D. Wallis, Ottawa, Assistant Grand Organist.
" " " Samuel Davison, Toronto, Grand Pursuivant.
11 >> 11 \ym \ Wbolson, Ingersoll,
" " " fohn A. C. Anderson, Ridgewood,
" " " Thos. W. Chappie, Uxbridge,
" " " John Shaw, Brussels,
11 >. 4. Wm. Miller, Omemee,
" " " John Mallon. Strathroy, ,. . c. ,
" " » Jeremiah P. Thompson. Belleville, [ Grand S,eM
" " " Allan Irvine, London,
" " " G. M. Richardson, Tamworth,
•• " " W. T. Wilkinson, Woodstock,
Wm. Melrose, Baden,
Geo. B. Coy, St. Catharines, J
' Geo. Reekie, Thornbury, Grand Standard-Bearer.
David Barr, Renfrew. " "
" J. H. Pritchard, Toronto, " Tyler.
3o8
GRAND LODGE UK CANADA.
BOARD Oi- GENERAL PURPOSES— 1887-88.
PRESIDENT :
K. \V. Bro. R. T. Walkem, Q.C., Deputy Grand Master Kingston.
vice-president:
R. W. Bro. Henry Macpherson Owen Sound.
BY VIRTUE OF OFFICE :
M. W. Bro. Henry Robertson, LL.B., Grand Master. . Collingwood.
" " A. A. Stevenson, Past Grand Master Montreal.
" " James Seymour, " " St. Catharines.
" " Hon. T.White, M. P., " " Ottawa.
" J. K. Kerr, Q. C, " " Toronto.
" " J. A. Henderson, Q.C.," " Kingston.
" " James Moffat, " " London.
" " Daniel Spry, " " Barrie.
" " Otto Klotz, «* " Preston.
" " Hugh Murray, " " Hamilton.
R. W. " R.T. Walkem, Q.C., Deputy Grand Master. Kingston.
" Robt. M. Stuart, D. D. G. M Dresden.
" " Jas. Newell, M.D., " Wyoming.
" ,; C. N. Spencer, " ....London.
" " Chris. McLellan, " Stratford.
" E. E. Wade, " Brussels.
" " J. C. Hcgler, " Ingersoll.
" " Andrew Jardine, " Hespeler.
" " George Russell, " Hamilton.
" " Henry Jennings, " Penetanguishene.
" " C. G. McDermott, " St Catharines.
" " E. T. Malone, " Toronto.
" " Benj. Shortly, " .., Peterboro'.
" " Wm. Smeaton, " Belleville.
" " Frederick Welch, " Kingston.
" •« John M. Sinclair, M.D., " Delta.
" " David Taylor, " Ottawa.
" " A.W.Thompson, " Port Arthur.
" " A. W. Porte, Grand Senior Wprden London.
" " G. G. Rowe, Grand Junior Warden Parkdale.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887. 309
ELECTED BY GRAND LODGE.
R. W. Bro. Thomas Sargant, P. D. D. G. M Toronto.
" R. B. Hungerford, '' London.
" J. S. Dewar, P. G. J. W
" J. H. Widdifield, M.U, P. D. D. G. M. . Newmarket.
" " Robert Hendry, Jr., " ...Kingston,
" J. Ross Robertson, " . . .Toronto.
" " J F. H. Gunn, " . . .Walkerton.
" D. McLellan, P. G. S. \V Hamilton.
" Donald Ross, P. D. D. G. M Picton
" " Hy. Macpherson, P. G. S. W Owen Sound
APPOINTED BY THE GRAND MASTER.
K. \V. Bro. Allan McLean, P. G. S. \V Kingston.
. Kincardine.
. Peterboro'.
.Owen Sound.
. Brockville.
. Woodstock.
. Toronto.
. Pembroke
. Stratford.
. Belleville.
D. H. Martyn. M.D., P. D. D. G. M
E. H. D. Hall,
John Creasor, Q. C, "
James Reynolds, "
F. C. Martin, P. G. R
F. J. Menet, P. D. U. G. M...
J. H. Burritt, "
J. E Harding, "
L. H. Henderson, *'
3XO GRAND LUDGt UK CANADA.
BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES.
1887-88.
SUB-COMMITTEES.
AUDIT AND FINANCE.
R. W. Bros. T. Sargant, Chairman ; Allan McLean, R. B. Hungerford,
Fred. Welch, J. H. Widdifield, A. Jardine, Harry Jennings and F. C.
Martin.
BENEVOLENCE.
M. W. Bro. Otto Klotz, Chairman ; M. W. Bro. A. A. Stevenson; R.
W. Bros. David McLellan, J. E. Harding, G. G. Rowe, Jas. Newell,
C. N. Spencer and David Taylor.
CONDITION OF MASONRY.
R. W. Bro. J. Ross Robertson. Chairman ; M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray;
R. W. Bros. F. J. Menet, A. W. Porte, Jas. Reynolds, E. Plant and
J. S. Dewar.
GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS.
R. W. Bro. L. H. Henderson, Chairman ; M. W. Bro. Daniel Spry;
R. W. Bros. D. H. Martyn, E. E. Wade. J. C. Hcgler, John Creasor,
J. H. Burritt, E. T. Malone and E. H. D. Hall.
JURISPRUDENCE.
R. W. Bro. [Henry Macpherson, Chairman ; M. W. Bros. J. A.
Henderson and J. K. Kerr ; R. WT. Bros. Geo. Russell. C. G. McDermott,
R. M. Stuart, C. McLellan and B. Shortly.
WARRANTS.
R. W. Bro. Donald Ross, Chairman ; M. W. Bros. Jas. Seymour and
James Moffat ; R. W. Bros. R. Hendry, J. M. Sinclair, J. F. H. Gunn,
A, W. Thompson and Wm. Smeaton.
ANNUA 1 ( :< MMUNTCATION, BROCKVI1XF., 5887.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE GRAND LODGE
OF CANADA.
IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
England R. W. Bro. The Rt. Hon . Lord de Tably.
Ireland " " Humphrey Minchin, Dublin.
Scotland " " Lindsay Mackersy, Edinburgh.
IN THE DOMINION OF CANADA.
British Columbia R. W. Bro. Wm. Dalby, Victoria.
Manitoba M. " Rev. Sam'l P. Matheson, Winnipeg.
New Brunswick " " John F. Ellis, St. John.
Nova Scotia " Andrew K McKinlay, Halifax.
Prince Edward Island . . . M. " Hon. John Yeo, Port Hill.
Quebec R. " Alexander Murray, Montreal.
IN THE UNITED STATES.
Alabama W. Bro. Geo. F. Moore, Montgomery.
Arizona R. " Benjamin Titus, Tombstone.
Arkansas " " Raphael M. Johnson, Ft. Smith.
California M. " W. Caldwell Belcher, Marysville.
Colorado " " Byron L. Carr, Longmont.
Connecticut " William Knox, Hartford.
Dakota R. " John Davidson, Bismark.
Delaware M. " Jos. W. H. Watson, Newport.
District of Columbia R. " Joseph H. Jochum, Washington.
Florida " " DeWitt C. Dawkins, Jacksonville.
Georgia " " Jas. A. Gray, Atlanta.
Idaho " " B. M. Davis, Silver City.
Illinois '• '• Wiley M. Egan, Chicago.
Indian Territory John Rennie, Savanna.
Indiana M. " Robt. Van. Valzah, Terra Haute.
Iowa " " Theodore S. Parvin, Cedar Rapids.
Kansas R. " E. T. Carr, Leavenworth.
Kentucky " " Jas. W. Hopper, Lebanon.
Lousiana " " J. C. Batchelor, M. D., N. Orleans.
Maine M. " David Cargill, East Livermore.
Maryland R. " Woodward Abrahams, Baltimore.
Michigan M. " John W. Finch, Adrian.
:; I 2 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA.
Minnesota M. W. Bro. Edward W. Durant, Stillwater.
Mississippi R. " W. G. Paxton, Vicksburg.
Missouri M. " Xenophon Ryland, Lexington,
Montana " Joseph A. Hyde, Butte City.
Nebraska M. " Robt. C. Gordon, Grand Island.
Nevada R. " Samuel W. Chubbuck, Gold Hill.
\ru Hampshire M. " Andrew Bunion, Manchester.
New Jersey " " Henry R. Cannon, Elizabeth.
New Mexico R. " Simon B. Newcomb, Mesilla.
New York " Sydney F. Walker, New York.
North Carolina M. " Geo. W. Blunt, Wilson.
Ohio " " Chas. A. Woodward, Cleveland.
Oregon R. " Donald McKay, Portland.
Pennsylvania " " Samuel C. Perkins, Philadelphia.
Rhode Island M. " Ariel Ballou, Woonsocket.
South Carolina " A. Doty, Jr., Charleston.
Tennessee M. " Elihu Edmunson, Pulaski.
Texas " " Philip C. Tucker, Galveston.
Utah R. " Alex. Topence, Corinne.
Vermont M. '* Levant M. Read, Bellows Falls.
Virginia R. " Rev. G. W. Dame, D.D.. Danville.
Washington Territory M. " John P. Jordan, Seattle.
West Virginia. . . R. " W. II. Freeman Clarksburg
Wisconsin " " Charles Kahn, Milwaukee.
Wyoming " " James E. Gates, Lnramie City.
IN OTHER COUNTRIES.
Brazil Bro. Franc de Paula Romas.
Central America " L. Montafar.
Chili " A. M. Medina.
Greece M. W. " H. I. H. Prince Rhodocanakis.
Italy " Francisco de Luca.
Mexico " Louis Guapil.
New Granada " J. M. Samper Angiano.
New South Wales M. W. " Hon. J. S. Farnell.
Peru " Gustavo Lama.
Portugal '. . " Joas Caetano D'Almeiib.
Saint Domingo " Jacinto de Castro.
Uruguay " Belisario Conrado.
Venezuela " Antonio M. Mollejas.
Victoria R. W. " Edwin Pamell.
&NNUAL communication, rrockville, 5887. 313
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES IN THE GRAND LODGE OF
CANADA.
FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM.
England R. W. Bro. Rt. Hon. Sir John A. Macdonald,
K. C. B.
Ireland " " Kivas Tally, Toronto.
Scotland " " Hugh A. Mackay, Berlin.
FOR THE DOMINION OF CANADA.
British Columbia R. W. Bro. John Creasor, Q.C., Owen Sound.
Manitoba " " .E. Irving, Q. C. , Hamilton.
New Brunswick V. " Hon. T. B. Pardee, Q.C., Toronto.
Nova Scotia R. " G. J. Waugh, Stratford.
Prince Edward Island . . . . M. " Hugh Murray, Hamilton.
Quebec R. " Robt. McKay, St. Thomas.
FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Alabama R. W. Bro. S. B. Harman, Toronto.
Arizona . " " R. Hendry, Jr., Kingston.
Arkansas " " J. C. Hegler, Ingersoll.
California " " E. Mitchell, Hamilton.
Colorado " " F. J. Menet, Toronto.
Connecticut M. " A. A. Stevenson, Montreal.
Dakota R. " E. T. Malone, Toronto.
Delaware " " J. B. Trayes, Port Hope.
District of Columbia. M. " Henry Robertson, Collingwood.
Florida R. " J.J. Mason, Hamilton.
Georgia " " David McLellan, Hamilton.
Idaho M. " James Moffat, London.
Illinois R. " David McLellan, Hamilton.
Indian Territory " " E. H. D. Hall, Peterborough.
Indiana M. " J. K. Kerr, Q. C, Toronto.
Iowa R. " J. H. Widdifield, Newmarket.
Kansas " " J. J. Mason, Hamilton.
Kentucky M. " Daniel Spry, Barrie.
Louisiana R. " Geo. S. Birrell, London.
Maine " " John W. Murton, Hamilton.
Maryland " " Hy. Macpherson, Owen Sound.
Michigan " " Hugh A. Mackay, Berlin.
Minnesota M. "" A. A. Stevenson, Montreal.
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GRAND L0DG1
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V.
la M.
New I [ampshire
New F< rsi y "
New Mexico R.
York M .
h Carolina R.
Ohio "
Oregon "
Pennsylvania M.
Rhode Island ... ; . V.
South Carolina K. .
Tennessee "
Texas M.
Utah ••
Vermont R.
Virginia "
Washington Territory M.
West Virginia R.
Wisconsin "
Wyoming "
FOR OTH
Brazil M. W
Chili R.
Colon and Isle of Cuba.. . . "
Greece M.
New South Wales "
Peru R.
St. Domingo M.
United States of Colombia. R-
Uruguay "
Victoria "
l!ro. J a
Kerr, Q. <
J. M. Gibson, I 1. milton.
i '. W. Brown,
1 [on. Thos W eal.
I. A fiend
J. K. Kerr, ' uto.
P. J. B "\\ n. [ng( i
J. A. Hend( . Kingston.
L. H. Henderson, Helleville.
L. G Jarvis, London.
('. D. Macdonnell, Peterborough.
James Moffat, Lon
Robt. 1 !on.
T. C. Macnabb, Chatham.
S. B. tlarman, Toronto.
J. K. Kerr, Q. C, Toronto.
1 J. K. Kerr, Q_. C, Toronto.
DeWitt H .Martyn, Kincardine.
J. Ross' Robertson, Toronto.
Otto Klotz, Preston.
' J. E. Harding. Stratford.
Thos. Sargant, Toronto.
: R. P. Stephens, Toronto.
ER COUNTRIES.
Bro. A. A. Stevenson, Montreal.
Rev V.Clementi, B. A ., Peterboro'
G. H. F. Dartnell, Whitby.
Daniel Spry, Barrie.
Daniel Spry, Barrie.
R. T. Walkem, Q. C, Kingston.
Otto Klotz, Preston.
John WTalsh, Ottawa.
Hy. Macpherson, Owen Sound.
Wra. Gibson, Beamsville.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE,
315
LIST 01 CRAM) LODGES IN NORTH AMERICA,
with Names an J Residences of the Grand Secrelarits.
STATE OR PROVINCE.
Alabama .
Arizi >iin ....
Arkansas ...
British Columbia
California
GRAND SECRETARY.
Daniel Sayre
Roskruge
Fay Hempstead
Edward C. Neufelder.
Alexander G.
1 NCE.
Montgomery.
Tuscon.
Little Rock
Victoria.
Abell San Francisco.
Canada j". J. Mason Hamilton.
Colorado j Edward C. Parmelee [Pueblo.
Connecticut Ijoseph K. Wheeler Hartford.
Dakota 'Charles T. McCoy Aberdeen
William S. Hayes Wilmington.
William R. Singleton [Washington.
DeWitt C. Dawkin.-; Jacksonville.
A. M. Wolihin Macon.
James H. Wickersham Silver City.
Loyal L. Munn Freeport.
f . S. Murrow Atoka.
William II . Smythe Indianapolis.
'!'. S. Parvin Cedar Rapids.
John H. Brown Wyandotte
Hiram Bassett Louisville.
James C. Batchelor. M. D. .. New Orl
Ira Berry Portland.
W. G. Scott Winnipeg.'
Tacob H. Medairy Baltimore.
Delaware
District of Columbia,
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illin"i
Indian Territory...
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas.
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Manitoba
Maryland
Massachus tl
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana.
Nebraska
tda
New Brunswick
New Hampshire ....
New Jersey
N ....
h Carolina
Nova Scotia
Ohio
Oregon
S D. Nickerson Bo ton.
William P. Innes Grand Rapid .
A. T. C. Pierson St. Paul.
J. L. Power Jackson.
Rev. J. I). Vincil, D. D St. Louis.
Cornelius Hedges Helena.
William R. Bowen Omaha.
Chauncey X Noteware Carson.
Edwin J. Wetmore St. John.
G. P. ' leaves Concord.
Joseph II. Hough Trenton.
A. A. Keen Vegas.
E. M. L. Ehlers New York.
Donald W. Bain Raleigh
Benjamin Curren. D. C. L... Halifax.
John D. Caldwell Cincinnati.
F. J. Babcock Salem.
Pennsylvania Michael Xisbet Philadelphia.
Prince Edward Island . . B, Wilson Higgs Charlottetown.
Ouebec John II. Isaacson Montreal.
Rhode Island Edwin Baker Providence.
316
(1KANH LODG1 OJ < ANADA.
LIST OF GRAND LODGES IN NORTH AMERICA,
with Namei and Residences of the Grand Secretaries.
Continued.
STATE OR I'ROVIM K
South Carolina ( 'harles Inglesby Charleston.
Tennessee 'John Frizzell Nashville.
Texas IT. W. Hudson Houston
Utah Christopher Diehl Salt Lake City.
Vermont Lavant M. Read Bellows Falls.
Virginia W. B. Isaacs Richmond.
Washington Territory. . . Thomas M. Reed lOlympia.
West Virginia Geo. W. Atkinson Wheeling.
Wisconsin John W. Laflin 'Milwaukee.
Wyoming W. L. Kuykendall | Cheyenne.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 5887 317
INDEX TO PROCEEDINGS, 1*
FAGF.
Annual Communication, where held 9
next place of meeting 214
Accounts. Grand Secretary 218
" Treasurer 222
Addresses of Welcome to the Grand Master 31
Address of Grand Master 34
" " Report of Board on 208
Audit and Finance, Report of Board on 159
Appointment of Grand Officers 215
" Members of Board of General Purposes 213
Benevolence. Report of Board on 163
Board of General Purposes. Election of . • 213
" List of Members of 308
Condition of Masonry, Report of Board on 179
Credentials, Committee on 18
District Deputy Grand Masters, Nomination of 213
Deaths .... 289
Expulsions 280
Grand Lodge :
Special Communication. Petrolia 3
Annual " Officers present 9
" " Members present 18
" " ' Officers elected 212
Officers appointed 215
Grievances and Appeals. Report of Board on 183
Grand Representatives, List of 31T
Grand Lodges, List of 315
Grand Officers. List of 307
" In Memoriam " Pages 293
Turisprudence. Report of Board on 182
Lodges Represented at Annual Communication 18
Lodges, List of 256
" " by Districts 268
Notices of Motion :
I. By R. W. Bro. ]. H. Rurritt,— That the Perth and Smith's
Falls Lodges be restored to the Ottawa District, No. 16,
and that the said District be relieved by the withdrawal
therefrom of Hawkesbury and Plantagenet Lodges 216
3 i 8 GRAND NODGE OF CANADA.
PAGE.
2. By K. W. Bro. Henry Macpherson, — That Clause 157 D.
(now Clause 202) be struck out of the Book of Constitution. . 216
3. By V. W. Bro. J. Parker Thomas, — That the City of
Toronto be fixed as the permanent place'of meeting of
( band Lodge 216
4. By W. Bro. C. C. Robinson, — That, hereafter, all business,
except that of balloting for candidates, initiating and pass-
ing, be transacted in warranted Lodges in the third degree. . 216
5. By K. W. Bro. T. P. Smith.— That the words " but such
plea shall not excuse the Lodge from voting upon the
question of guilt or innocence," be struck out of Clause 28,
Masonic Trials, and the words ''and thereupon sentence
shall follow," be substituted therefor 216
Report of D. D. G Master, Erie District, No. 1 44
St. Clair " " 2 48
" " London " " 3 52
" " South Huron " " 4 59
" " North Huron " " 5 65
Wilson " " 6 78
" " Wellington " " 7 82
" " Hamilton " " 8 87
" " Georgian " " 9 88
" " Niagara " " 10 90
" " Toronto " "11. 99
" " Ontario " " 12 127
" " P. Edward " " 13 129
" Frontenac " " 14 131
" St. Lawrence " " 15 148
" " Ottawa '.' " 16 150
" " Algoma " "17 '54
Reports of Board of General Purposes on :
Audit and Finance 159
Benevolence 163
Jurisprudence 182
Grievances and Appeals 183
Warrants 158
Grand Master's Address 208
Condition of Masonry 1 79
Report of Committee on Testimoniajjo M. W. Bro. Hugh Murray.. . 187
Report of Scrutineers of Ballot . . 212
Report of Committee on Cred< 18, 208
Resolutions : —
To confirm Minutes of AnntKi'i ...nnu'hication, 1886 31
To confirm Special Communications. 1S86 31
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, BROCKVILLE, 58S7. 319
PAGE.
To refer Address of G. M. to Board of General Purposes 43
To receive and adopt Report of the Board on Address 112
That the Reports of the D. D. G. M's be received and con-
sidered as read, and referred to the Board - . 43
To receive and adopt Report on Warrants 158
To receive and adopt Report on Audit and Finance 163
To receive and adopt Report on Benevolence 1 79
To receive and adopt Report on Condition of Masonry 182
To receive and adopt Report on Jurisprudence 183
To receive and adopt Report on Grievances and Appeals 187
Respecting the revision of the Constitution 191
To transfer $5,000 from the C.eneral Fund to the Fund of
Benevolence, current account 208
To receive and adopt Report of Committee on Credentials 208
That the thanks of Grand Lodge be tendered to the R. W. the
Grand Treasurer for his efficient services during the past ten
years, and that, until otherwise ordered, the sum of two
hundred dollars per annum be paid to that officer . 214
That York Lodge, No. 156, be granted concurrent jurisdiction
over the territory as far southerly as the present northerly
limits of the City of Toronto 214
That the following clause in the Report of the Board of
General Purposes on Jurisprudence, adopted in 1S83, be re-
scinded, viz :
" Several Lodges have applied to the M. W. the Grand
" Master for permission to heal and affiliate certain persons
" who claim to have been initiated in irregular or clandestine
" Lodges since the meeting of Grand Lodge in 1879. He
" has declined to grant the permission asked, holding that
" the resolution of Grand Lodge in 1877 would not apply to
" these cases, and has referred the matter to the Board.
" The Board consider that persons in the position of those
" above mentioned should be regarded in the same light as
" others who are not Masons, and should petition Lodges in
" the same way; and if accepted on the ballet, should be
" initiated in the same manner and on the same conditions as
" any other person desirous of becoming a Mason." 214
That the Grand Lodge. is of the opinion that the document given
to St. John's Lodge, No. tkj, I. R., when taking out a
charter at the organ' irand Lodge, subsequently
No. 14, now No. em to continue the Irish
work, was regular, and Secretary be now in-
structed to fill in th ,iank, initiating and dating
it. Lost 214
320 GRAND LODGK OF CANADA.
PAG1
That the memorial (of St. John's Lodge No. 20) he referred to
the M. \V. the Grand Master for consideration and decision. 215
Thanking the Brockville Lodges 216
To determine the place for holding the next Annual Communication. 214
Restorations .' 286
Returns of Subordinate Lodges 256
Recapitulation 306
Scrutineers appointed 212
Suspensions, U. M. C 280
Suspensions, N. P. D 280
Synopsis of Returns to Grand Lodge 298
Warrants, Report of Board on 158
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