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Grand Lodge
A.F. & A.M. of Canada
In the Province of Ontario
PROCEEDINGS I
1959
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Most Worshipful Brother
CLARENCE MacLEOD PITTS
GRAND MASTER
GRAND LODGE
A. F. & A. M. OF CANADA
In the Province of Ontario
PROCEEDINGS
ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH
ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
HELD IN THE CITY
of
TORONTO
July 15th, A.D. 1959, A.L. 5959
The Pi-operty of and ordered to be read in all
the Lodges and presei'ved.
A BREIF BIOGRAPHY OF OUR
GRAND MASTER
Clarence i\IacLeod Pitts was born on May 5th,
1894, at Fredericton, New Brunswick, the second
son of Herman H. Pitts and Alexandrina Stirhng
MacLeod. He i.^ceived his early education at the
Fredericton Model School and. after his family
moved to Ottawa in 1903, he attended the Ottawa
Public Schools, Lisgar Collegiate Institute, and
McGill University, Montreal, from which he grad-
uated in 1914 with the degree of Batchelor of Science
in Civil Engineering. In 1933 he married Elsie G.
King, of Ottawa, who passed av.ay suddenly on
June 29th, 1958.
As a graduate Engineer, he practiced his profes-
sion on construction works in Montreal, Halifax and
Hawkesbury. During the first Great War he joined
the Canadian Army and was attached to the 2nd
Battery, Canadian Field Ai-tillery, attended the Royal
School of Artillery, Halifax, and, later, joined the
10th Siege Battery. Canadian Expeditionary Force,
with the rank of Lieutenant.
At the close of the War, he joined his father
and brother in the opeiiation of several companies
in Ottawa but chiefly Tlie People's Gas Supply Com-
pany Limited, which is engaged in the manufacture
and distribution of compressed gases and supplies
for use in welding and allied processes, as well as
the distribution of medical gases and therapy
equipment. Incoiporated in 1902. it is one of the
oldest companies in America continuously engaged
in the acetylene gas business.
A Presbyterian by religion, he has had a very
active connection with all phases of his Chuidi's
work. A member of St. Andrew's congregation.
Ottawa, of which he has been the Representative
Elder, he was the Sunday School Superintendent for
23 years. He has served for manv vears as a "mem-
ber of the local Presbytery, Synod and General
Assembly. At present he is the Chairman of the
General Assembly's Pension Boaid and has been a
member of several other Assembly Committees. He
is a Past Chairman of the Geneiral Board of Admin-
istration.
In civic life he is Chairman of the Trustees of
the Ottawa Charitable Foundation. He has been
active in Boy Scout Work, at present being on the
Ottawa Advisory Council, is Vice-President of the
Provincial Council of Ontario, and a member of the
Executive Board of the Canadian General Council.
Ho is a member, of the Association of Professional
Eng"ineeTs for Ontario, Canadian Manufacturers'
Association, Canadian Chamber of Commerce,
Ottawa Board of Tiiade, National Fire Protection
Association, and a Past Chairman of the Ottawa
Branch of tho Eng-ineering- Institute of Canada,
Past President of the International Acetylene As-
sociation, Past President of the Compressed Gas
Manufacturers' Association, and Past Chairman of
the Canadian Section, Compressed Gas Association,
and numerous other organizations.
He is a member of the Royal Ottawa Golf Club,
The Seigniory Club, Scottish Rite Club of Hamilton,
and the Chemists Club of New York.
It is in Masonic circles that he has given so
much of his time and talents for the advancement
of all branches of the Order.
Initiated, passed and raised in Hawkesbury
Lodge, No. 450, in 1917, he affiliated with Dalhousie
Lodge. No. 52. Ottawa, in 1920 and was Wor. Master
in 1928-29 and again in 1939-40. He was elected as
District Deputy Grand Master of Ottawa District
in 1910. As a member of the Board of General
Purposes of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada
for twelve years — from 1943 to 1955 — he served
terms as Chairman of the Committees on Fraternal
Dead, Benevolence and the Condition of Masonr>\
In 1957 he was elected as Deputy Grand Master,
in 1959 as Grand IMaster. He is the Grand Represent-
ative of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, U.S.A., near
the Grand Lodge of Canada. He is a Past Sovereign
Grand Commander of the Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite in Canada, and a Past Grand First
Principal of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch
Masons of Canada. He is also a member of the
Grand Council of the Sovereign Great Prioiy of
Canada, Knights Templar, the Royal Order of
Scotland and Ontario Priory, No. 49, Knights of the
York Cross of Honour.
He brings to his office as Grand Master a vast
experience obtained in many fields of endeavour
and great zeal and enthusiasm for work. He is
held in the highest esteem by all members of the
Masonic bodies, particularly those he has served
as Ruler and Chief Administrator.
GRAND LODGE, A.F. & A.M. OF CANADA
in the Province of Ontario
PROCEEDINGS
At the One Hundied and Fo'urbh Annual Com-
mimication of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of
Canada, in the Province of Ontario, held in the City
of Toronto, coaTimencing Wednesday, July 15th, A.D.
1959 AL. 5959.
Present weiie:
THE GRAND MASTER
M.W. Bro. H. L. Martyn
THE DEPUTY GRAND MASTER
R.W. Bro. C. M. Pitts
R.W. Bro. E. L. James Grand Senior Warden
R.W. Bro. J. B. Sainsbury Grand Junior Warden
R.W. Bro. R. S. Skinner Grand Chaplain
M.W. Bro. W. J. Dunlop Grand Treasurer
R.W. Bro. E. G. Dixon Grand Secretary
R.W. Bro. R. C. Woodley Grand Registrar
V.W. Bro. W. R. Cockbum Grand Dir. of Ceremonies
PAST GRAND MASTERS
M.W. Bros., F. A. Copus, W. J. Dunlop, J. A. McRae,
C. S. Hamilton, T. H. Simpson, J. P. Maher, N. C. Hart, J.
A. Heam, and W. L. Wright.
THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS
Algoma Roy Arthur Gunn
Brant Samuel E. E. Wait
Bruce P. Stuart MacKenzie
Chatham William 0. O'Neill
Eastern Kenneth N. McDermid
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Frontenac Talmage Stone
Georgian George G. Caldwell
Grey Randolph Bradey
Hamilton 'A' Donald K. Wright
Hamilton "B" Stephen G. K. Kemp
London Harry L. Peers
Muskoka Jrvancis C. Powell
Niagara "A" Harry W. Russell
Niagara "B" Hariy H. Higgins
Nipis'sing East Richard H. Irwin
Nipissing West Frank H, Pearse
North Huron William L. Douglas
Ontario Leonard C. Gordon
Ottav/a Robert Darby
Peterborough Walter Bitten
Prince Edward Francis G. Creeggan
Sarnia James C. Walden
South Huron Da\'id C. White
St. Lawrence Clifford H. Ralph
St. Thomas Kenneth Freeman
Temiskaming William L Butcher
Toronto "A-l" Glenford W. Carrow
Toronto "A-2 ' Da\id A. Peters
Toronto "B-1" Thomas W. Salmon
Toronto "B-2" Robert L. Elsie
Toronto "C" Harold F. Norman
Toronto "D" Donald H. Graham
Victoria William H. Carr
Wellington Leonard R. Hertel
Western Jack B. Eraser
Wilson William A. Chesney
Windsor Brace C. Martin
GRAND REPRESENTATIVE GRAND LODGE OF
F. A. Copus England
W. J. Dunlop Ireland
J. A. McRae Scotland
J. P. Maher Alberta
R. W. Treleaven British Columbia
C, S. Hamilton Manitoba
W. H. Gibson New Brunswick
Walter T. Robb New South Wales
6 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
D. J. Gunn New Zealand
H. L. Mai-tyn Queensland
E. W. E. Saunders Tasmania
B. C. McClelland Western Australia
G. J. McQueen Alabama
O. M. Newton Arizona
N. C. Hart California
H. Minchinton Colorado
J. R. Rumball Dist. of Columbia
M. C. Cain Georgia
C. H. Loixi Idaho
J. A. Heam Illinois
A. E. MacGregor Iowa
Alan Broughton Kansas
Geo. T. Evans Kentucky
W. T. Overend Maine
Stilson Swales Maryland
T. H. Simpson Massachusetts
Harvey Linklater Michigan
W. H. Kipp Mississippi
C E. Hough Missouri
C. M. Pitts Nebraska
H. B. Coxon Nevada
B. B. Foster New Hampshire
C. P. Tilley New Mexico
G. F. Kingsmill New York
A. C. Ashforth North Carolina
C M. Rawson Oklahoma
F. D. Shannon Oregon
Geo. F. Clark Rhode Island
Ewart G. Dixon South Carolina
E. A. Miller South Dakota
Ed. Balfour Tennessee
A. W. Baker Texas
G. W. McRae Utah
M. L. Martyn Virginia
W. D. Connor West Virginia
H. S. Johnston Wisconsin
T. N. Clarke Argentina
Wellington Smith Bahia (Brazil)
W. E. W. Cressey Chile
J. H. Burke Colombia Bogota
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 T
A. V. Chapman Colombia Cartagena
Angus Graham Cuba
W. L. Wright Denmark
J. N. Allan Ecuador
Wm. J. Attig Guatemala
D. Lou Hari-is Israel
W. B. Cannon Mexico, York
G. E. French Netherlands
R. C. Berkinshaw Norway
A. D. McRae Para (Brazil)
Allan C. Mason Paraiba (Brazil)
A. B. Shoemaker Peru
P. N. Knight Philippines
Karl B. Conger Porto Rico
W. S. Milmine Switzerland
Robert Strachan Venezuela
Tlie M.W., the Grand Master, H. L. jMartyn.
distinsruished guests and officers of Grand Lodge
tO'O'k their places in the Auditorium of the Central
Technical School at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
MASTER MASONS ADMITTED
The Grand IMaster invited all Master Masons to
enter and take sea.ts in the balcony.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Tlie brethiien joined in singing the National
Anthem followed by "My Country, 'Tis of Thee",
and "Tvvo Countries by the Sea".
Tlie brethren joined in singing three verses of
"Unto the Hills".
DELEGATES REGISTERED
The following delegates from the constituent
lodges wene present and duly registered:
No. 2, Niagara. Niagara-on-the-Lake — W. T. Bishop, E.
C. Stewart, F. L. CoUard, D. McNeil, H. M. Gibson, E. W.
Stewart, I. B. Collard.
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No. 3, Ancient St. John's, Kingston — W. H. Gummer, E.
H. Guthrie, W. D. Stevens, T. A. Kidd, T. J. Donnelly, W.
E. Kidd, L. N. Armstrong, W. D. Johnston, H. P. Wilson,
No. 5, Sussex, Brockville — J. Eadie, L. Connell, H.
Blanchard.
No. 6, The Barton, Hamilton — J. N. Fenton, I. W. Bums,
J. W. Hamilton, J. E. Piercy, C. M. Piercy, C. H. Cuimingham,
J. T. Broadbent.
No. 7, Union, Grimsby — A. Jai-vis, C. C. McCartney, J.
Douglas, J. Goodman, G. Oldfield, G. B. Lipsitt.
No. 9, Union, Napanee — C. E. Henricks,
No. 10, Norfolk, Simcoe— B. B. Smith, J. 0. King, E. W.
Windus.
No. 11, Moira, Belleville— H. Bailey, W. Bushell, M. J.
Vanner.
No. 14, True Britons', Perth— R. C. Braley.
No. 15, St. George's, St. Catharines — W. A. Barnes, J.
B. Sainsbury, E. L. James.
No. 16, St. Andrew's, Toronto — S. M. Ketcheson, C.
Bragg, C. E. Waldron, T. H. Vv^. Salmon, J. Ness, H. L.
Martyn, E. C. Fowler, C. Howitt, J. J. Henderson, C. C.
Strahm, J. F. Scott, F. W. McColl, J. E. Welch.
No. 17, St. John's, Cobourg — W. A. Woods, A. Bowman,
C. Curtis.
No. 18, Prince Edward, Picton— J. J. V. Graydon, J. P.
Maher, E. L. James. A. H. Hodgson
No. 20, St. John's, London — B. I. Maguire, L. W. Heaman,
W. H. Kipp, W. D. Graham, C. O. Logan, W. C. Jacobs.
No. 21A, St. John's, Vankleek Hill— L Sproule, D. D.
McLeod, D. S. MacPhee, W. McCaskill. A. D. MacRae, D. J.
Macintosh.
No. 22, King Solomon's, Toronto — L. S. Thomson, R.
Coultart, G. A. Pitcher, W. Dawson Sr., E. Manifold, D. M,
Tozer, T. Singleton, A. B. Cressman, H. B. Cunningham, A.
L. Amiitage, J. A. Mackay.
No. 23, Richmond, Richmond Hill— N. A. Todd, H. Ince,
H. L. Martyn, T. P. Henry, J. Hamilton, F. J. Graham, J.
L. Hollo well.
No. 24, St. Franci.s, Smiths Falls— G. E. Mclnnis, S. T.
Woodley, H. V/. Stanzel, W. Stanzel, G. P. Marshall, R. C.
Purdy, J. J. Carpenter, C. A. Bailey.
No. 25, Ionic, Toronto— R. A. Kingston, G. M. Hargraft,
R. B. G. Macdonell, F. C. Forster.
No. 26, Ontario, Port Hope — R. J. Hughes, W. Rowden,
R. W. Smart, F. Gorsline, E. J. McKeever, E. Ruthven, L. B.
Spicer, G. Finnie, D. R. McKay, J. H. Meeking, H. Mitchell,
D. C. Davey, C. Stephenson, N. Goheen, D. R. Doggett.
TORONTO. ONTARIO, 1959 'J
No. 27, Strict Observance, Hamilton — R. F. Billington,
S. A. Tinson, R. Barty, F. W. Dean, R. G. Truscott, J.
H. Rogei>s, B C. Tebbs, G. F. Kingsmill.
No. 28, iMount Zion, Kemptville — J. K. Forbes.
No. 29, United, Brighton— B. N. Seaborae, T. C. Thomp-
son, K. A. McQuoid, G. F. Little.
No. 30, Composite, Whitby— G. E. Gouldbui-n, E. R.
Stafford, H. F. Town, C. B. Rycroft, A. Archibald, D. E.
Gibson, F. J. Gale, C. E. Broughton.
No. 31, Jerusalem, Bowmanville — W. Teeple, W. A, L.
Ayre, A. W. G. Northcutt, R. C. Stevens, H. G. P reeman, C.
E. Allin.
No. 32, Amity, Dunnvllle— 0. M. Krick, J. H. Allan, F.
R. Martin, E. C. McCuUagh, D. R. Murphy, C. A. Brovrn,
J. Clark.
No. 33, Maitland, Goderich— H. W. Shore, C. J. Worsell,
K. C. Cutt, R. Beil, J. E. Robeitson, W. Roope, C. M.
Robertson, W. W. Ross, F. Lodge.
No. 34, Thistle, Amherstburg— K. Amer, H. Jubenville,
A. H. Stevenson, C. F. Ayerst.
No. 35, St. John's, Cayuga— R. R. Hedley, B. B. Foster,
A. G. Skinner, R. M. Murphy, M. R. Billings, C. W. Stitt.
No. 37, King Hiram, Ingersoll — E. C. Johnson, I. R.
Smith, .T. G. Robbins, H. R Nagle, H. J. Upfold, W. Robei-tson,
C. E. Rudd, G. Fraser, W. Moggach, W. F. Winlaw, C. W.
Riley, T. E. Jackson, H. R. Cornell.
No. 38, Trent, Trenton— H. F. Burke, T. E. Bedford,
O. M. Newton, D. McMaster, F. Boulton, H. Weese, D. S.
Sager, E. V. Smith, G. K. Fiynn, H. Sager, R. W. Weaver,
V. P. Carswell, J. E. Richmond, W. H. Bonter, K. W. Crews.
No. 39, Tilount Zion, Brooklin — J. Mitchell, K. Greer, G.
Browne, L. McCoy, O. H. Downey J. Stark, J. Patterson, W.
Medl.and.
No. 40, St. John's, Hamilton— M. Birthelmer, H. G.
Edgar, W. J. Dyson, W. L. Sommer\-ille, M. C. McDiarmid.
No. 41, St. George's, Kingsville — W. E. Humphreys, G.
Hogarth, J. Graham.
No. 42, St. George's, London — G. A. Roberts.
No. 43, King Solomon's, Woodstock — J. Hargreaves, A.
J. Thome, W. D. Richards, A. W. Macsie, T. Pellow, N.
Weakley, R. Bums.
No. 44, St. Thomas, St. Thomas— A. Y. Levack, W.
Cowie, N. E. Roiling.
No. 45, Brant, Brantford— R. W. E. McFadden.
No. 46, Wellington, Chatham— V. Sloan, H. Williston.
No. 47, Great Western, W^indsor— E. C. Shaw, J. E.
MacNevin, R. J. McMonagle, A. J. Bnish, F. E. Mason, R.
Craig. G. Murray, E. C. Brown, C. E. Hillman, E. C. Smith.
No. 48, IMadoc, Maduc— R. F. Dafoe.
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No. 52, Dalhousie, Ottawa — G. Eamshaw, H. M. Johnston,
A. Fraser, C. M. Pitts, C. P. Tilley, J. C. May, J. R,
McFarland, B. Lishman.
No. 54, Vauehan, Maple — N. C. Payne, G. Watson, C.
Madloy, J. J. Witherspoon, A. Cameron, J. McDonald, N. A.
Lund, C. McCIoskey, M. J. Kinnee.
No. 55, Merrickville, Merrickville — E. Pitcher, R.
Patterson, L. H. Yeomans, G. Jackson, J. H. Kidd.
No. 56, Victoria, Sarnia — F. L. Brooks, A. Campbell, J.
Facer, J. A. McDonald, H. T. Lucas, H. Russell, L. J. Crooks,
J. S. Torrance, W. T. Mollitor, H. S. Barnes, B. Street.
No. 57, Harmony, Binbrook — L. T^veedle, T. H. Simpson,
A. Hillgartner, G. R. Bell, E. G. Gawley, F. Leeming.
No 58, Doric, Ottawa— J. E. Green, A. C. Stirjson, W.
S. Sparrow, C. D. Donald, W. A. Armstrong, J. G. C. Fraser,
H. M Calrney.
No. 61, Acacia, Hamilton — J. B. Simpson, G. H. Walker,
W. F. Benedict, W. D. Connor, R. W. Treleaven, T. H.
Simpson, H. L. Martvn, J. L. Stewart, M. E. Baseman, C.
Cramond, C. D. Readin-, G. T. Evans, A. N. Hill, B. C.
Beasley, R. G. Connor, D. R. Shaw, R. J. Connor, L. W.
Jones, J. W. VanLoon, L. E. Rouse, W. R. Binney.
No. 62, St. Andrew's, Caledonia — G. G. Thompson, A.
William:?on, R. Thompson, H. Martindale, J. Renwick, S.
Craig, W. Williamson, R. Deagle, G. P. Jackson, L. T.
Watson, C. E. Shaw, R. C. Spratt, C. F. Howd^n, S. A.
Parker, J. Lawrence, G. Douglas, H. An-ell, C. Young, F.
BroA\Ti, T. J. Hicks, J. Smuck, N. P. Mon-ison, R. E. Weather-
ston, R. Thompson, R. Shaw, A. C. Atkinson.
No. 63, St. John's, Carleton Place— D. H. Menzies, W. E.
S. Root, G. C. Crampton, W. H. Hooper.
No. 64, Kilwinning, London — G. H. Richardson, B.
Cameron, G. R. Dean, E. Chamberlain, A. Lemery.
No. 65. Rehoboam, Toronto — L. W. Turnbull. P. W.
Jefferies, V. B. Gale, H. L. Martyn, T. T. Birkett, F. R. Work-
man, H. D. Holden.
No. 66- Durham, Newcastle— J. T. Bro^^T^, J. Scott, A.
G. Perrin, E. F. R. Osborne, H. E. Walkev, S. J. Lancaster,
G. Gaines, F. McMuUen, G. B. Rlckard, J. H. Jose, C. J. Allin,
A. Turner, H. S. Graham, H. J. Toms. J. Holmes, D. V. H.
Gibson, L Colwill, D. E. Gibson, C. M. Jones, L. Gaines.
No. 68, St. .John's, Ingersoll— J. W. Dean, E. A. Webber,
W. B. Ross, F. S. Newman, W. A. Sutherland, W. L. Jellous.
No. 69, Stirling, Sf.rlin^— C E. Bateman, L Caldwell,
M. Clancy, D. O. Duffin. J. L. food, R. M. Johnston, G. G.
Bailey, R. D. Cooke.
No. 72, Alma, Gait— W. H. Shaw.
No. 73, St. James, St. Marys— W. Lindsay, A. M. Pfaff,
J. G. Bradley. H. Sparling D. C. White, J. W. Durr, N. V.
Johnston, F. C. Huff, P. Munoch, R. C. Bradford.
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No. 74, St. James, South Augusta — J. Deitz, H. Earle, D.
Manhard, B. E. Edwards.
No. 75, St. John's, Toronto— G. W. Bayliss, A. S.
DiTimmond. C. A. Boddy, T. F. Dodson, L. W. Baker, C. S.
Jackman, E. A. White, G. G. Argo, E. J. Hicks, J. D. Spears,
A. L. Hayes, P. H. Burt, S. J. Burt, E. P. Smith, J. P. Todd.
No. 76, Oxford, Woodstock— R. H. Parker, A. C. Parker^
F. F. Dickerson, J. T. Bichard, J. A. Fowler, D. S. Chesney,
J. A. Madill, C. E. Nettleton.
No. 77, Faithful Brethren, Lindsay — H. S. Johnston, F. C.
Green, C. H. Heels, S. J. Moore.
No, 78, Kins: Hiram, Tillsonburg — W. J. Harper, J. E.
Stephenson, W. H. Gibson, A. A. Coyle, J. C. Eickenberg.
No. 79, Simcoe. Bradford — B. W. Steers, A. G. Kneeshaw,
N. H. BaiTon. C. M. Ritchie, F. C. Cook, W. K. Orr, J. F.
Gray, R. L. Browne.
No. 81, St. John's, Mount BrydgCs- D. Peacock, L.
Mahler, J. McLean, D. A. McGugan, T. B. Northcott, D. A.
McLean.
No. 82, St. John's, Paris- H. G. Arnald, R. C. Walker,
A. M. Telfer, R. R. Hobden, A. W. Mulloy, W. H. Wells.
No. 83, Beaver, Strathroy— G. L Cuddy, S. Swales, C.
W. Olmsted.
No. 84, Clinton, Clinton— H. B. Williams, J. N. Haii;,
R. E. Thompson, G, H. Jefferson, D. E. Symons.
No. 85, Rising Sun, Athens— K. C. Taplin.
No. 86, Wilson, Toronto — A. H. Anderson, H. Minchinton,
H. L. Martyn, J. L. Rook, K. Sabine, A. L. Tinker, C. Cook,
C. J. E. Lawer, \W. V. McClure, M. C. Diysdale.
No. 87, Markham Union, Markham — F. E. Wame, E.
Clark, A. J. Woods, R. J. A. Young, H. C. Coathup.
No. 88, St. George's, Owen Sound— D. P. Low, C. M.
Bowman, N. E. Amott.
No. 90, Manito, Collingwood— R. J. Doherty, W.
McFadyen, A. Dempster. G. E. Munro.
No. 91, Colborne, Colborne — R. A. Smith, L Buchanan,
D. D. M. Peebles, L. Gordon, T. J. Cuthbert, A. Wolfraim,
T. F. Graydon, D. Ives.
No. 92, Cataraqui, Kingston — G. N. Overland, H. L.
Martyn, T. N. Clarke.
No. 93, Northern Light, Kincardine — W. N. Ross, H. L.
Martyn, E. F. Martyn, G. H. Linklater.
No. 94, St. IMark's, Port Stanley— J. C. Monteith, R. H.
Walker, J. L. Brumpton, J. H. Burke, W. A. Burke.
No. 96, Corinthian, Barrie— W. J. Shaw, G. G. Caldwell,
A. C. Eraser, B. A. Wilson, H. F. Morren, A. H. Felt, P. A.
Sinclair.
No. 97, Sharon, Queensville — W. Hayes, T. Lo^^^ldes, D.
P. Smith, L. Cowieson, R. G. Strasler, W. J. Cole.
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No. 98, True Blue, Bolton— W. H. McBride, M. Ir\vin,
H. Keena, G. L. Hill, P. N. Knight, K. Mactaggart, C. A.
Leggett, F. Mactaggart, H. Tayloi'.
No. 99, Tuscan. Neivmarket— C. E. Bovd, R. O. Wonch,
T. A. Mitchell, G. W. Cuppage, G. McGlynn, S. Rose.
No. 100, Valley, Dundas — D. L. Finlayson, G. M.
Quackenbush, W. E. Dunlop, W. Law, W. A. McPherson,
A. N. Hill, A. Brown.
No. 101, Corinthian, Peterborough — E. R. Shirley.
No. 103, Maple Leaf, St. Catharines — J. Barillier, M.
Southward, F. E. Sampson, A. W. Russell, H. W. Ballantyne,
D. A. Robson, J. Thomson.
No. lot, Rt. Jotn's, Norwich— W. F. Eurrill, F. Hopkins,
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Topham, E. Jull, J. F. Pritrhard, W. F. Hogcr, F. McKie, N.
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J. A. Wallace, 0. Fleming, E. Wise, L. Spicer.
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V/'aldon, J. Hamilton, H. Briers, F. Derbyshire.
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Wauchope, W. Hajume ' t W. F. Aitchison.
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R. Tufford.
No. 121. Doric, Brantford— E. J. Usher, R. E. Simon,
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L. Wilkinson, E. J. Henderson.
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Downey, J. W. McFadyen, W. W. Campbell, M. MacKenzie, R.
L._ Scott, B. MacKinnon, W, J. Grunder.
No. 343, Georgina, Toronto — A, W. Fox, E. R. Davies,
S. Gilmore, R. C. Berkinshaw, J, V. Trebell, W. M. Lewis,
W. F. Roberts. P, W, Davies, L. A, Vaughan, E. H. Stanners,
A, C. L«wis.
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No. 344, Merrill, Dorchester— L. G. Reading, R. J.
Sutherland, C. Hinge.
No. 345. NilestowTi, Nilestowu — N. Lansdell, G. M. Elirk-
patrick, R. J. Carswell.
No. 346. Occident. Toronto— V. S. McGlynn, J. Hewlett,
H. E. Wil&on. G. Sanford, C. W. Emmett, E. M. Rich, M. F.
Smeall. T. W. Horn. J. A. Leslie. H. E. McBridee J. T.
Berry. W. M. Glover, K. C. E. Gates, R. J. Mills, S. C.
Haines, R. G. Loftus, S. E. Solley, C. S. Hall.
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J. 0. Rirhardron, C. G. Millson, J. A. Mitchell, H. L. Cassie,
W, R. Gow.
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Hogarth, A. G. Burbidge.
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Fogg, E. F. Bevis, E. L. H. Waite, H. W. Burton, F. A. Maas.
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CT^artley, G. K. Harvey, A. MrPherson, J. R. Nicol, R. A.
Pilgrim, B. Ballard, J. F. Griffin, J. N. Green, J. C.
Sanderson, B. F. Sheppard.
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No. 367, St. George, Toronto— J. E. Pearce, G. F. Guy.
H. Dixon, E. A. Goltson, E. L. Bumbam, R. G. Latimer, A.
Hargreavp?. M. .1. Damn, P. Ritchie, A, R. Carrotbers, G. F^
Emmett. F. E. Stafford, A. G. Saunders, D. J. Dixon, J. H.
V/ilkinson, .J. S. BoAvman.
No. 368, Salem. BrDckville — E. C. Shaffer, O. H. Francis.
No. 369, MimJco. Lambton Mills— D. J. Beagan. J. H. M
Smart, D. W. Forr"<^ter. W. S. Wedsrewood. -T. Kendall, C. D.
Cuthbert. .1. r:ie,rdennin<T. .T Elfrrd. W. TT. Creech, F. W.
Birch, W. F. Leuty, R. C. Marshall, J. H. Dicken.
No. 370, Harmony, Delta— C. G. Smith.
No. 37T, VH-^ce ^f V/,o1'^-.. Ottawa— C. Kinder, J. S.
Dunba^, E. B Nel&on, W. G B'air, W. H. Scrivens.
No. 372, Palmer, Frrt ^.r^e— C. K. Souder. R. F. Giixile-
.<^tor.e. G. B. Roberts, B. H. Walton, E. W. Suencer, E. Benner,
G. E. Cornell.
No. 373, C-ore-Stone. Welland— W W. Maxwell, H. W.
Gisp], W. B. Martin, N. II. Korell, F. E. Watt.
No. 374, Keene, Keene — D. H. McFarlane, S. M. Comrie,
No. 375, Lome, Omemee -W. D. Weir, T. C. Best.
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No. 376, Unity, Huntsville— P. H. Gerhart, S. G. Avery.
No. 377, Lome, Shelburne— A. D. McKelvie, C. Gillis, S.
Patterson, W. Newell, T. H. McGhee, J. C. McGhee, B.
Robinson, J. A. Doney.
No. 378, Kinff Solomon's, London — O. C. Bridgeman, N.
E. Murton, A. Raine, J. F. Higgins, A. Bailey, R. P. Dewars,
A. B. Clinton.
No. 379, i^Iiddlesex, Bryanston — L. Easton, W. McRoberts,
C. Grose, H. Foster, C. H. Grose, C. Gloyne, J. Brothers.
No. 380. Union, London — J. W. Carson Jr., H. L. Peers,
L. N. Allen, J. W. Carson.
No. 382, Doric, Hamilton— R. G. Wands, F. A. Bidwell,
J. D. Lumley, G. J. McQueen, W. H. V/allace, J. W. Watters,
T. Regan, W. J. McQueen.
No. 383, Henderson, Winchester — A. S. Rice, M. A.
Stoodley.
No. 384, Alpha. Toronto — R. Evans, D. Robertson, L.
Taylor, N. Wardle, M. A. Sear:e, D. J. Ton-ens, W. H. Brown,
O. E. Kernedy, R. N. McElhinney, H. Burridge, H. R.
Kennedy, D. P. Collins, G. A. Rider, H. F. Begbie, P. W.
Rogers, J. Gibson, W. G. Janes, J. A. Eyre.
No. 385, Spry, Beeton- -J. R. Mitchell, G. T. R. Devall,
C. Heuchian, W. L. Watson, R. J. Watson, S. R. McKelvey.
No. 387, Lansdowne, I ansdowne — W. A. Trickey. R A.
Running, H. Traeman, W. H. Rath.
No. 388, Henderi>on. Ilderton — A. S. Hamilton, G.
Carmichael, H. L. O'Neil, R. A. W. Cailer, J. D. Taylor, W.
K. Hardy, A. B. McNair.
No. 389, Crystal Fountain, Narth Augusta — H. Ralph,
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V. W. Nurse.
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W. Armstivong, C. F. JohnFon. M. McKay, D. J. Mclntyre. R.
L. Spence, D. B. McDougall, W. L. Rivers, G. R. Schweitzer,
D. R. McDiannid, R. J. Spence, D. Kearney, J. L. Wilson.
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H. W. Hillman.
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H Whicker. D. R. Davidson, R. L. Spence.
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J. Huc-hc-s, G. V. Grant, E. Boynton, W. D. Deverall, J. D.
MacMillan.
No. 399, Moffat, Harrietsville— R. Gill, L. G. Corless,
G. Hinge.
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No. 400, Oakville, Oakville— J. W. Stewart, C. T. Shei-ry.
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R. Sweetman, T. Howe, A. C. Ransom, H. Clements, E. E.
Hines, C. M. Snyder.
No. 403, Windsor, Windsor— S. W. Brampton, C. W.
Knowler, H. B. Coristine, R, J. Crispin, P. Lukacs Jr., H.
M. Edgar, T. A. Wearne, C. W. Knowler, A. Shaw, D. D.
Burns, G. E. Wharram, R. H. Moore, C. K. Frederick.
No. 408, Murray, Beaverton — K. Harris, G. A. Smith,
P. H. Streeter, R. P. Rilance, W. J. Veale, C. Doherty, A. W.
Baker, T. Harrison.
No. 409, Golden Rule, Gravenhurst— H. M. Miller, W.
E. McDonald, F. Freeman, J. Jackson.
No. 410, Zeta, Toronto— R. R. Bailey, A. Crowe, A. M.
Smith, E. G. Copley, J. L. Noi-nabell, W. C. Ure, W. H.
Blackw^ell, J. F. Andrews, P. A. Camp, H. P. Needham, J.
A. Rayner, R. E. Parsons, G. D. Forsyth, W. H. C.
McEiachem, S. Alexander, R. Switzer, C. G. Collett, D. G.
Lyons.
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Buck, J. B. Sainsbury, P. S. Jannison, A. Y. Broughton, W.
L. Reid.
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A. F. Shaw.
No. 414, Pequonga, Kenora — J, B. Eraser, A. Barclay.
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H. B. Bums.
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No. 419, Liberty, Sarnia — J. C. Craig, C. A. Johnson.
No. 420, Nipissing, North Bay— R. C. Dales, H. H.
Perkins, H. C. Pilley, L. J. Gordon, P. A. Huntington.
No. 421, Scott, Grand Valley— D. Greenwood, W. G.
White, J. J. Talbot, J. Greenwood, B. Fife, C. Rennicks, C.
W. Curtis, F. W. Windus, A. E. Mclntyre, 0. Hardy, W.
West, A. Menary, A. Moss, C. W. Lawson.
No. 423, Strong, Sundridge— C. Stevenson, T. A. Mitchell.
No. 424, Doric, Pickering — R. D. Rahmer, N. K.
McCombe, C. A. Balsdon, V. C. Balsdon, W. T. Overend, G.
W. Smith, R. A. Murison.
No. 425, St. Clair, Sombra— G. Kinny, R. A. Nelson.
No. 426, Stanley, Toronto— R. M. Fraser, P. J. P.
Liscumb, A. A. Gordon, A. K. Clark, T. F. Painter, J. 0.
Arnott.
No. 427, Nickel, Sudbury — A. Dimvoodie, W. J. C. Noble,
J. J. Gilpin, H. Waisberg, W. E. W. Cressey, C. A. Eby, A.
R. Gilpin.
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No. 428, Fidelity, Port Perry— G. Lane, C. Philp.
No. 429, Port Elgin, Port Elgin— H. Morrow, G. C.
Fleming, W. A. Geddes.
No. 430, Acacia, Toronto — F. Pickenng, G. Reynolds, A.
Jones, H. P. Phillips, L. C. Surtherland, W. Invin, S. W.
Skinner, J. A. Smith, E. Balfour, G. H. Sherwood, E. C.
Hall, S. W. Alexander, G. T. Rogers.
No. 431, Moravian, Cargill- D. C. Garland, W. T. Baillie,
B. Elphick, J. Wrightson, J. M. Reid.
No. 432, Hanover, Hanover— W. A. Wright, J. R. Rixson.
No. 433, Bonnechere, Eganville — M. Warren, G. W.
Griffith, V. M. Poland. H. G. Green, R. G. Boland, W. J.
Hugli, H. A. Thomas, H. E. Gulick
No. 434, Algonquin, Emsdale — C. W. Tyers.
No. 436, Bums, Hepworth — V. B. Warmington, W. G.
Walker, W. Spencer, R. Cniickshank.
No. 437, Tuscan, Sarnia— D. Townsend, G. Walker, J. J.
Stephenson.
No. 4-'^S. Harmonv. Toronto— G. King, E. Barbour, J.
Scott, J. Highet, E. A. Hanley, D. S. Cody, H. E. D. Mitchell,
M. Bvam. S. Phillipson, D. Craig, W. H. King, H. Tough, W.
R. Shaw.
No. 439, Alexandria, Alexandria — H. Nyman, N.
MacLeod.
No. 440, Arcadia, ISIindcn — M. S. Vasey, C. Yearwood.
No. 441, Westport, Westport — R. Sweetman.
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W. Smith.
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M. Mandell, W. H. Armitage, A. j. Stewart.
No. 448, Xenopbon, Wheatley— K. Quick, 0. Dales, J.
D. McGregor, W. Dales.
No. 449. Dundalk, Dundalk— L. Moore, I. Holley, J.
Seeley, S. C. Sudden.
No. 4.^0, Hawkesbury, Hawkesbury — W. L. McKechnie.
No. 451, Somerville, Kinmount — B. Scott, H. Carr, B.
Austin.
No. 452, Avonmc.re, Avonmore — E. A. McKillican.
No. 453, Royal, Fort William— B. E. Rudman, R. A.
Gunn.
No. 454, Corona, Burks Falls — N. Sedore.
No. 456, E'ma, Monkton — E. A. Mann, A. Mann, E. A
Tliompson, L. McKay, W. Smith, R. E. Tapp.
No. 457, Century. Merlin — G. H. Robertson.
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No. 458, V/ales, Longue Sault — W. LaPorte, E. Canough.
No. 459, Cobden, Cobden~L. Collins, R, Forrest, F. W.
Ti-uelove, H. W. Hav.'kins, R. Childerhose, P. W. Collins, J.
Eckford, R. Lester, R. Hamilton, A. Johnstone, J. V. McGinn,
K. Eckford, L. Oiattes, D. Bums, K. Bulmer, D. Bui-iis.
No. 460, Rideau, Seeley's Bay— R. A. MacRae.
No. 462, Temiskaming, New Liskeard — W. S. Overton, R.
H. Irwin.
No. 463, North Entrance, Haliburton— W. M. Webb, G.
Brennan, D. Kenning, E. Robei'tson.
No. 464, King Edward, Sunderland— R. Oldfield, S. Will,
C. St. John, V. Leask, G. G. Pinkham, C. E. Shier, R. Bartley,
L. I. Oldfield.
No. 465, Carleton, Carp — M. McCallum, A. Mooney, P.
Kennedy, H. E. Armstrong, I. Baird, D. E. Baird, M. D.
Anderson.
No. 466, Coronation, Elmvale — S. Ritchie, J. Rumble.
No. 4G7, Tottenham, Tottenham— G. B. Mallion, H. Rinn,
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No. 468, Peel, Caledan East— H. F. Noble, A. McLeod,
W. Kee, G. E. Pallister, W. B. Cannon, H. Spratt, H. Shilson.
J. B. Ward, J. S. Veals, L. G. Bemey.
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Pearse, H. J. Coe.
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No. 473, The Beaches, Toronto — F. E. Humphries, A. J.
Frost, W. Morton, J. A. M. Belshaw, A. J. Stringer, T. J.
Middleton.
No. 474, Victoria, Toronto — W. K. Rowntree, A. H.
Rogers, L. S. Wier, G. W. Eckert, G. W. Carrow, C. V. Fleury,
G. A. Williams, A. K. Kean, N. Henry, W. A. Matthews,
P. A. Jerma n. A. 0. Wilson.
"Tsfo 475, Dundurn, Hamilton — J. J. McNichol, W. W.
Shedden, G. Milne, A. D. Baillie, H. Tait.
No. 476, Co,rinthian, North Gower — E. S. McEwen, H.
L. Greer.
No. 478, Milverton, Milvcrton— S. Whitney, G. Wilson.
J. Petri e.
No. 479, Russell, Russell — J. A. Sullivan, L. W. Latimer,
W. C. Pescod, W. M. Stanley.
No. 480, Williamsburg, Williamsburg — L. Montgomery.
No. 481, Corinthian, Toronto— C. Putter, A. W. Cecil,
W. F. Robinson, J. G. Dodd, H. L. Martyni, J. A. Box, H. T.
Blumsom, A. J. Cobban, G. M. Britton, F. Wright, D. A.
Probert. G. F. Allen, S. D. Roberts, J. Alanuel, A. W. Hood,
H. Law, .T. F. McAlpine, F. B. J. Marconi, H. F. Farley, R. K.
Wilson, W. N. Hannigan, W. E. Marshall, A. G. Kennell, S.
H. Cockbum, A. S. Jackson.
No. 482, Bancroft, Bancroft— H. Petch.
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No. 483, Granton, Granton — E. Watson, J. Roundell, L.
Marshall, G. Squire, B. Grant, J. Miller, R. Mills, J. Bryan,
G. Wilson, J. Elston, N. Riddell, D. Tuttle, H. Wallis, D.
Wes'tman, R. Rainey, R. Clatworthy.
No. 484, Golden Star, Dryden— G. G. Galloway.
No. 485, Haileybury, Haileybury— T. G. Tulloch. W.
J. Attig.
No. 486, Silver, Cobalt— J. C. Elliott, M. E. Sadler, W.
L. Pacey.
No. 487, Penewobikong, Blind River — F. Mitchell, M.
Bell, J. P. Maher, M. F. Lees, T. W. Christilaw.
No. 488, King Edward, Harrow — R. L. McLachlan, R.
S. Montg-omeiy, R. S. Skinner, B. C. Martin, D. Martin, F.
L. Hutchins, B. E. Baltzer.
No. 489, Osiris, Smiths Falls— F. Fairfield, J. A. Heisler.
No. 490, Hiram, Markdale— W. W. Graham, W. W.
Alcox, W. G. Ellison, R. Brady, W. J. Messenger.
No. 492, Karnak, Coldwater— R. F. Aitchison, G. R.
Lane.
No. 491, Riverdale. Toronto— R. A. Ellis, H. Claridge,
L Holl, H. L. Martyn, G. Armstrong, W. Thorn, P. Bell, E. J.
Read, A. H. Hewett, G. Jones, C. M. Rawson.
No. 495, Electric, Hamilton— W. G. Bimie, H. L. Martyn,
H. F. Fuller, C. H. Hahnau, W. Hoyle, A. Jones, W. T,
Davies, N. Biggs.
No. 496, I'niversily, Toronto — D. A. E. Ruwald, A. E,
MacGregor, E. J. Walkom, W. J. Dunlop. M. C. Hooper, J.
J. Talman, P. W. Rogers, N. W. Reynolds, W. J. M. Lloyd,
C. E. Higginbottom, W. C. Cuttell.
No. 497, St. Andrew's, Arden— E. Fox, A. Cox, C.
Graham.
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No. 499, Port Arthur, Port Arthur— E. A. Enstrom.
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J. M. Bov,', E. N. Shrier. O. H. Lewis.
No. 501. Connaught, Mimico — W. Manson, E. M. Dolan,
W. T. Talvor, V. R. L.iu, C. H. Lord, F. Shackleton, T. M.
Staunton. A. D. Norris, A. E. Hallam, G. H. Ewart, J.
Seawright.
No. 502, Coronation, Smithville — J. Magdcr, H.
Tuxworth.
No. 503, Inwood. Inwood- R. McNally. L. Elliott, W. J.
McNally, B. Johnson. G. Tinney, G. Campbell.
No. 504, Otter, Lombardy— H. A. Polk, W. Stanzel, J.
J. Carpenter.
No. 505, Lyndon, Lynden— S. Hunt, W. Ferguson, J. S.
Howell, C. Hinan.
No. 506, Porcupine, S. Porcupine — W. E. Anderson, R. C.
Ellis.
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No. 509, Twin City, Kitchener— H. H. Raddatz, W. W.
Shilling, J. H. C. Woodside, H. B. Coxon, A. B. Shoemaker,
W. J. Searson.
No. 510, Pa,rkdale, Toronto— W. C. Cressv/ell, R. W.
Carrick, B. Craine, E. M. Grose, E. H. "Wilson, L. C. Wraggett,
F. A. R. McNair.
No. 511, Connaught, Fort William — G. A. Haner.
No. 512, Malone, Sutton West— R. P. Griffith, E. J.
Bunn, F. Somerville, R. E. Weir, R. Baitley.
No. 513, Corinthian, Hamilton — J. R. Badcock, F. F.
Dickerson, A. E. Cheesman.
No. 514, St. Alban's, Toronto— P. Gellatly, A. O. Murray,
H. Patterson, A. M. Burgess. G. W. McRae, J. L, House, E.
W. Stoddard, K. P. Stevens, R. E. Hanis, E. P. Harris, A.
D. Thompson.
No. 515, Reba, Brantford— D. L. Sandison, T. E.
Gi-eenaway, C. Dickinson, H. McAuley.
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No. 519, Onondaga, Onondaga — R. Mannen, M. M. West-
brook, W. R. Featherston, R. Jamieson, W. Martin, H.
Featherston.
No. 520, Coronati, Toronto — R. G. H. Chappell, E. F.
Alderton, D. C. Little. A. O. Finlav, J. B. Wilson, L. Lloyd,
C. Muckleston, F. G. Chandler, H. Lane, R. J. Woods, W. H.
Saunders, W. T. Overend, W. G. Neale, G. B. Bailey, M. F.
Matthews, W. J. Jackson, H. C. Kingstone, J. Duncan, W.
S. Glenday, E. R. Foster, J. A. Bun-y, W. E. Taylor, T. E.
Ashton.
No. 521, Ontario, Windsor— E. J. F, Loomis, J. E.
Lewis, S. M. Invin, T. L. Mclntyre, M. J. Bradley.
No. 522, Mount Sinai, Toronto — L. L Levy, W. K.
Scalier, M. Han-is, C. H. Lord, A. L. Tinker, M. Cooper,
A. Fox, H. Phillips, D. L. Harris.
No. 523, Royal Arthur, Peterborough — G. H. Duncan, R.
W. Pamell, D. Abraham, C. S. Browne.
No. 524, Mississauga, Port Credit — W. J. Laughton, A.
E. Gerhart, W. G. McNay, R. E. Malpass, J. He\-\vood, L. A.
Brunskill, A. W. Russell, G. D. Pattinson, E. E. Slacer, H.
F. Sandei-s, G. E. Williamson, J. W. Grimmon, H. B. Holland,
D. B. Searles.
No. 525, Temple, Toronto— A. T. Wilson, G. McGee, J.
G. Meldmm, F. R. Fleet, G. G. Oulton, D. J. Gunn, H. F.
Grundy.
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No. 526, Ionic, Ottawa— R. C. Taylor.
No. 527, Espanola, Espanola — O. J. Timber.
No. 528, Golden Beaver, Timmins — F. H. Bowman, K. H.
Stubbs.
No. 529, Myra, Komoka— R. Gray, J. B. Frank.
No. 530, Cochrane, Cochrane — W. D. Dubin.
No. 531, High Park, Toronto— R. F. Redfern, W. R.
Alexander, J. G. Jenkins, R. A. Jenning-s, W. J. Hutchison,
W. R. Sharpe, W. G. Mabey, J. H. Mead, C. N. Bell.
No. 532, Canada, Toronto— T. J. Sleeth, P. W. SawTer, S.
J. Daggett, J. A. Heam, L. C. Alchin, W. Skeats, R. Carney,
T. A. Johnston, T. R. Hunter, W. Ramsay, A. Murdoch, H.
W. Lyons, K. M. Johnston.
No. 533, Shamrock, Toronto — R. R. Bums, R. E. A.
Lindsev, J. O. Cameron, H. Smith, G. H. Lepper, W. Garrett,
D. C, Parker.
No. 534, Englehart, Englehaxt- A. W. Stanton, D. J.
Paterson, E. A. Smith, L. H. Netherton.
No. 535, Phoenix, Fonthill— J. M. B. McClellan, W. R.
Moffat, J. A. Barron.
No. 536, Algonquin, Copper Cliff— S. F. Crozier, R.
Gunning.
No. 537, Ulster, Toronto— A. J. Pedlar, H. McKee, H.
L. Martyn, T. H. Hamilton, C. A. Jones, R. Campbell, R.
Steele, A. F. Hirons, H. G. Holden, C. M. Flatten, H. A.
Stewart, T, A. Murphy, A. E. Neill, S. H. Simpson, R. Aiken,
H. N. Jordan, J. G. McGuffin, A. G. Macpherson, H. Patterson,
T. J. Mui-phy, W. M. Clappertan, J. Ferguson, J. McCullough.
No. 538, Earl Kitchener, Port McNicoll— J. A. Westwood.
No. 539, Waterloo, Waterloo— J. E. R. Walker, N. A.
Schnurr, F. J. Pryor, E. Flath, J. I. Dugan, C. L. Gastmeier,
N. A. MacEachern.
No. 540, Abitibi, Iroquois Falls— J. Y. Mitchell, W. I.
Butcher.
No. 541, Tuscan, Toronto — W. H. Harris, G. R. Jackson,
T. B. Crane, N. C. Gourlie, S. G. Nicholls, W. V. Rid^way,
W. F. B. Bagsley, J. E. Carter, L. H. Zurbrigg.
No. 542. 3Ietropolitan, Toronto— A. C. Love, S. F.
Ritchie, A. J. A. Simmons, H. L. Martyn, A. L. Tinker, H.
Campbell, C. F. Marsh, J. A. Matheson, R. L. Peacock.
No. 543, Imperial, Toronto — W. G. Mills, H. L. Martyn,
E. E. Reid, C. C. Tesky, R. A. Gibson, A. H. C. Boot, C. L.
Ford.
No. 544, Lincoln, Abingdon — R. Jackson, H. Tait, H. G.
Jackson.
No. 545, John Ross Robertson, Toronto — A. T. Williams,
E. H. Manley, E. E. Hartley, J. A. Robertson, C. W. Homer,
L. E. Love, J. H. Williamson, J. H. Jackson, J. S. Lundy,
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H. F. Vigxis, S. W. Kowell, J. R. Legecy, T. E. Clegg, D. S.
Godbold, D. Dver, H. B. Swift, W. E. Graham, G. F. Barlow,
F. W. Slade, J. Pezzack, G. W. Clark, W. T. Mills.
No. 546, Talbot, St. Thomas— D. F. Graham, L. B.
Sifton, S. Grantham, A. F. Tilden, W. G. Saxon, A. A.
McNames, W. A. McPherson.
No. 547, Victory, Toronto— J. H. Fair, J. Adam, F. H.
Westbrcok, W. C. Wright, H. D. Stewart, F. E. Smith, A.
Lambeth, F. Mason, E. W. Medhurst, P. W. Pvogers, D. A.
McRae, J. W. Woodland.
No. 548, General IMercer, Toronto — J. Martin, H. Hardy,
R. A. Sim, C. Beattie, W. Aspinall, E. A. Rowe, A. F.
Tannahill, D. J. Mackenzie, J. H. Bell, G. Rees, J. W. Gerrard,
S. A. Collins, R. J. Lewis, W. K. Baldwin, H. W. Dunton,
T. Ferguson.
No. 549. Ionic, Hamilton — G. S. Ilaggstrom, G. Warden,
A. W. Marshall, J. M. Conner, G. R. Brown.
No. 550, Buchanan, Hamilton — K. F. Warwick, S. H.
Dolman, G. B. Cowman.
No. 551, Tuscan, Hamilton — K. R. Atkinson, W. Briggs,
C. G. Battey, W. Brown, J. Baird, R. A. Carter, R. G.
Sheppard, H. M. Mclntyre, A. H. Farebrother, W. McCrone.
No. 552, Gueen City, Toronto— G. A. Dorkin, W. Reid,
B. Bell, R. Elsie, G. G. Spracklin, B. O'Neill, J. Mitchell, P.
Lake, H. Lemmer, S. Case, W. R. Cockbuni, E. Adair, J. J.
Smith, H. Sears, J. McMechan, S. King, H. Rehill, T. Raveling,
L. Elsie, F. Cooper, J. Meek.
No. 553, Oakwood, Toronto — G. W. Blackmore, N. R.
Baird, C. G. Pearce, H. F. Nonnan, S. H. McElwain, J. D.
Ballantjme, A. P. Carnith, F. A. Sce\aour, G. R. Smith, J.
E. Wardle, H. E. Ward, T. M. Maltby, R. E. Mclntyre, J.
Wildeman, S. J. C. King.
No. 554. Border Cities, Windsor — G. M. Wilson, W.
Calder, F. Barlow, R. Colledge, H. H. MacQuarrie, W.
Purbrick, R. H. Vollans, E. J. Morton, T. W. Totten.
No. 555, Wardrope, Hamilton — H. D. Allison, G. Evajis,
W. .1. Attig, G. A. Ireland, W. S. Ir-dne, M. E. Smith, W. J.
Smith, C. M. Stuart.
No. 556, Nation, Spencerville — E. A. Barnard.
No. 558, Sidney Albert Luke, Ottawa— W. C. Carson, F.
W. Hewitt, F. F. P. Van Veen, J. B. Desjardins, J. A. Reid.
No. 559, Palestine, Toronto — M. Sklar, S. Spivak, A.
Allison, H. Klebanoff, A. M. Axler, L M. Saunders, J.
Lunenfekl, H. Papernick, A. J. Turk, H. Ginsberg, E. W.
Gardner, I. M. Gilbert, H. Donin, D. Collins, H. M. Rotenberg,
H. H. Bocknek, B. Mandel, N. R. Cappe.
No. 560, St. Andrew's, Ottawa— W. J. Tate, W. R.
Rowsome, J. A. Heisler, A. K. Stewart, W. C. Pescod, G. C.
Sutcliffe, D. M. McQuitty, D. B. Higginson, A. E. Mulligan.
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No. 561, Acacia, Ottawa— C. C. Lillico, V/. F. Davis, D.
A. Hyde-Clarke.
No. 5G2, Hamilton, Hamilton — A. Cowie, H. Gleave, T.
W. Clemcuce, E. G. DixoTi, F. Scott, W. F. Riley, H. H.
Murray, C. H. Hahnau, A. D. Hahnau, R. D. Hamilton.
No. 563, Victory, Chatham— A. L. Brown, G. W. Sims,
C. W. Case, D. H. Rawlings, B. W. Hastings.
No. 564, Ashlar, Ottawa — G. J. Martin.
No. 565, Kilwinning, Toronto — C. Yates, G. Mitchell, E.
L. James, H. L. Maiirvni, J. F. Mitchell, J. Clifford, C. Lord, G.
F. Bray, B. C. McClelland, A. Higgins, J. M. Hain, R. M.
Penixcse, E. J. Langley, E. W. Pattison, G. E. Langley.
No. 566, King Hiram, Toronto — J. Kemp, D. J. Wright,
A. Wright, A. E. Dyer, E. Bailey, S. D. Shaw, A. E. Lombard,
R. F. Wright.
No. 567, St. Aidan's, Toronto— J. H. Bolton, T. L. Hobbs,
M. C. Blaylock, J. Boardman, H. G. MoKague, J. H. Gibson.
No. 568, Kullett, Londesboro — J. M. Leiper, T. S. Beattie.
No. 569, Doric, Lakeside— H. W. McMurray, G. Holden,
H. Munro, G. Gregory, E. Smith, H. Graff, F. W. Seaton,
R. Monteith, L. Kittmer, L. Hanis, P. Harris, H. Fraser, C.
Langdon, J. Muir, D. Seaton, A. Baker.
No. 570, Dufferin. Toronto— E. E. Reilly, J. Easton, J.
H. Sti-uthers, D. H. Graham, F. N. Andiews, G. Walker, J. A.
Hodgins, W. H. Stevens, K. C. Funke.
No. 571, Antiauity, Toronto — A. J. Lennard, C. P. Smith,
A. P. Evans, W. Sellers, J. H. Curtis, D. A. Wright, G. A.
Ramsey, P. A. MacEachern, J. M. Rae. W. Midwood, T. J.
Matchett, R. M. Brown.
No. 572, Mizpah, Toronto— R. C. Phillips, C. J. Shibley,
D. A. Chambers, J. E. Stuckum, E. P. Tuite, F. M. Shepherd,
T. J. A. Gamey, A. Bougourd, J. H. Gahagan, H. F. Allen,
R. D. Robinson, R. W. Frow, V. M. Brown, J. G. Baker, E. T.
L^e, M. J. Zaher.
No. 573, Adoniram. Niagara Falls — W. G. Wisby, D. E.
Oliver, W. H. Cartwriffht, F. E. Wilson, S. R. Stocks. H. C.
Muir, W. J. StoTiehouse, G. E. French, G. E. Pedlar, J. E.
Clement, W. P. Ewart, F. D. Powering.
No. 574, Craig, Ailsa Craig — J. Norris, F. Dickens, F.
Steward, G. Sutherland.
No. 575, Fidelity, Toronto — J. J. Graham, G. I. Mitchell,
P. C. Bolton, A. G. Martin, W. E. Sills, J. E. Loges. A.
Hutton, E. F. Be^^s, H. G. Jackson, H. J. Best, D. Smith, C.
Cramond.
No. 576, Mimosa, Toronto — D. Coghlan, H. Murphv, G.
E. Ryan. S. Gunn, A. C. Wilson, E. Hadfield, A. L Hoover,
F. G. Hunt, A. Hart, J. J. Pepino, F. Haiwey, A. Hinton.
No. 577, St. Clair. Toronto — R. C. Lewis, J. M. Yates,
J. C. Honan, C. E. Hough, H. L. MartjTi, A. G. Saunders,
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J. E. Yaeg-er, J. W. Phillips, E. J. Carter, J. Inglis, S. G.
Maioley, R. J. Fishell, F. X. Fletcher, T. J. Pattison, J. W.
Woodland, F. A. Evans.
No. 578, Queen's, Kingston — W. J. Kirkpatrick, J. A.
McRae, R. S. Bull.
No. 579, Harmony, Windsor — R. E. Klein, S. Yaxley, S.
Brodsky, H. R. Wellington, M. Enkin, J. B. Lundberg, H.
E. White, D. Vannan.
No. 580, Acacia, London — R. Sewell, R. A. Cater, E. J.
Dodds, E. Chamberlain, H. C. Steele, J. A. Plumridge.
No. 581, Harcourt, Toronto — D. S. Co pus, A. D. Wilson.
No. 582, Sunnyside, Toronto— G. M. Brash, J. H.
Hiscox, R. H. Dee, F. Power, J. J. Walford.
No. 583, Transportation, Toronto — J. J. Williams, J. P.
Shunk, G. H. Araistrong, F. W. Charles, M. L. Buckingham,
W. A. Hughes, J. A. MacGregor, C. H. Knapp.
No. 584, Kaministiquia, Fort William — J. W. Cumbers.
No. 585, Royal Edward, Kingston — K, Clark, H. F.
JVIurray, W. J. Meers, L. D. Smith.
No. 586, Remembrance, Toronto — H. G. Archbell, R. A.
Doyle, W. A. King, J. Hutcheson, R. E. Cain, T. J. Shea, H.
J. Cable, R. C. Crowther, H. C. Judges, L. G. To^vner, C.
Yates, F. J. Johnson, W. A. Anderson, R. W. Smart.
No. 587, Patricia, Toronto — C. L. Hall, W. Vose, L. A.
Simpson, S. Donnan, W. Woodman, A. E. Foote, M. F.
Smeall, W. R. Van Sickle, J. Boyle, C. J. Bailey, J. Urquhart,
C. Jennings, J. V. Forsyth, A. Braidwood, G. W. Cargill, A-
Soutar.
No. 588, National Capreol — J. A, Farquharson.
No. 589, Grey, Toronto — H. S. Reid, J. H. Brereton, A.
J. McCully, T. Chard, K. J. West, H. J. Taylor, T. H.
Williamson, E. S. Hubbard, M. C. Cain, H. Jowett, S. A.
Taylor.
No. 590, Defenders, Ottawa— A. E. Styles, R. Darby, J.
Balchin.
No. 591, North Gate, Toronto — A. W. Dixon, R. H. Sand-
erson, H. S. Johnston, H. L. Mart\'n. G. L. Dixon, K. B. Page,
C. K. F. West. M. K. Herrington, W. T. Clayton, J. M.
McEachern, J. A. Mein, R. F. Lightfoot, F. P. Lowry, W. J.
Fraser, E. N. Gregoiy. F. C. Green, C. J. Hunt, P. G. Turner,
D. Neville, S. J. Moore, C. H. Heels, G. T. Trott.
No. 59^, Fairbank, Toronto — F. P. Tonkin, G. Cluskey,
G. M. Watson, E. A. Mason, B. J. Smith, L. Vigus, A.
McKennedy, E. L. Hughson, S. H. B. Tonkin, J. D. C.
Wotherspoon, J. W. Makin.
No. 593, St. Andrew's, Hamilton— C. V. Elliott Jr., J.
I. Can-ick, N. J. Cam jbell, J. Baird, S. Davidson, J. S. W.
Hay\vorth, J. B. McConnachie, W. Johnston, R. Strachan,
T. B. MacNaughton, W. H. Wallace, J. T. Broadbent, E, M.
Marshall.
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No. 594, Hillcrest, Hamilton— I. H. Walker, S. G. K.
Kemp, R. A. Pilgrim, C. F, Irons, D. H. Felker, T. Horgan,
E. W. Nancekivell, J. A. Belling-ham, E. P. Manuell, H. Tait..
No. 595, Rideau, Ottawa— N. Salomor.e, W. D. Carson.
No. 596, Martintown, INIartintown — K. N. McDermid.
No. 597, Temple, London — D. N. Fletcher, S. Pedersen,
G. A. Fraser, W. D. White.
No. 598, Dominion, Windsor — B. E. Beger, A. Pardy,
R. B. Clark, S. H. Knight, A. L. Boyd, G. A. Cameron, T.
J. Viveash, F. H. Bartrum, R. E. Lonnee.
No. 599, Mount Dennis, Weston— T. R. Wood, J. E.
Hoyle, F. S. Fordham, H. Bennett, G. R. Allaby, A. J. Milne,
A. F. Nisbet, A. F. Nisbet Sr., W. Wood, G. J. Hinton.
No. 600, jMaple Leaf, Toronto — W. G. Colhoun, G. Procter,
R. A. Duff, H. S. Hillier, R. W. Hastie.
No. 601, St. Paul, Sarnia — H. Jackson.
No. 602, Hugh Murray, Hamilton— W. Homer, L. J.
Trembley, H. W. Buddin, J. Eaglesham, A. W. Bedwell, S.
W. Alldis, F. Turr.er, M. E. Baseman, R. J. Woods, W. D.
Connor, D. H. G. Fairclough, A. N. Arnold.
No. 603, Campbell, Campbellville— R. F. Twiss, W. J.
Huether, H. R. McDonall.
No. 604, Palace, Windsor— R. B. Thompson,, E. W.
Waterman, V. Wright, T. J. Heniy, B. Milner, H. Taylor, H.
M. Smith, C. A. Jackson, D. C. Kean, W. J. Cowlan, R. J.
Ridley, R. A. Gladstone, F. E. Dayus, A. S. Pearson, F. G.
Tann, G. 0. McCrea, G. H. Thayer, W. K. McKeown.
No. 605, Melita. Toronto— A. L. Lee, E. A. Howsam, J.
Hutton, D. A. Peters, H. L. Martvn, C. H. Lord, G. H. Bent,
W. C. Tomlins'on, S. B. Watson, C. F. Martin, R. A. Kirk, A.
C. Gerrard, W. G. Pilkington.
No. 606. Unity, Toronto — H. Sinclair, A. M. Earle, G.
T. Hackett, J. C. Hardy, G. C. Macdonnell, M. R. Dow, T. J.
Minaker, J. B. Stevenson, J, B. Siemms, H. Browning.
No. 607, Golden Fleece, Toronto— F. A. Weber, J. A. F.
Green. J. K. Reid, M. C. Cain, H. L. Martyn, C. S. Edwards,
A. McKennedy, D. W. Grierson, R. H. Green, C. F. Beaixlen,
A. Green.
No. 608, Gothic, Lindsay — G. K. Jonson, C. W. Jackett,
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Fulton.
No. 609, Tavistock, Tavistock— S. A. Goring.
No. 610, Ashlar, Byron— K. E. Yates, C. 0. Foster, R. C.
Fuller.
No. 611. Huron-Bruce. Toronto— A. J. McLaughlin, G. D.
Bird. H. L. Martvn, J K. B. Brown, G. Allen, G M. Fleming,
J. W. Ross, A. W. Lindsay, J. B. Wvlie. R. W. Ellison, H.
F. Guenther, J. E. Tester, G. R. Cook, E. F. Martvn, B. A.
Campbell, T. Hanvood, C. S. Farmer, D. D. McAlpine, R. C.
Cameron, L E. Grant, A. E. Coulter, T. F. Graydon.
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Wright, W. E. Jones, E. E. Howchin, H. R. Howchin, R. L.
Bui'ns, W. E. Graham.
No. 613, Fort Erie, Fort Erie— L. C. Russ, W. T.
Croucher, H. W. Stouffer, G. R. Brown.
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FuUerton, \V. Wray, J. Storrie.
No. 616, Perfection, St. Catharines— R. K. Yeo, W.
Crawford.
No. 617. North Bay, North Bay— H. E. Ward, A. S. R.
Easey, W. M. Taylor.
No. 618, Thunder Bay, Port Arthur— T. A. Waugh, A. V.
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Mole, R. E. Page, S. R. Baker, A. E. Craig, H. C. Higham,
R. A. Stewart, E. C. Roelofson, R. F. Brown, H. T. Turner,
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No. 620, Bav of Ouinte, Toronto — L. V. Duckworth, C. G.
Ouirt. H. Wnrdman, W. K. Bailey. J. W. Russell, E. F.
Jackson, W. H. Reid, C. I. Lent, C. J. Cushnie, R. S. Welsh,
W. D. Moss, E. J. Hai-wood, C. W. Rous, S. R. Johnston, G.
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V. Langdon.
No. 621, Frontenac, Sharbot Lake — W. Newton.
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Lonemoore.
No. 624, Dereham. Mount Elgin — A. Hanson, G.
McDonald, H. W. Parkhill, A. R. Ellis, W. J. M. Hart. R.
Anscombe, L. D. Barrett.
No. 625, Hatherly, Sault Ste. Marie— C. W. Duncan, W.
L. "Wright, N. M. Menzies.
No. 626. Stamford. Stamfo.rd Centre— J. E. W. Skinner,
V. T?. Fall. \Y. J. Coodvear, L. D. Wooding. C. C. Martin.
C. H. Hartzr.er. R. F. Cooper.
No. 627, Pelee, Scudder — M. Kristel.
No. 628, Glenr-^se. Elmira — R. Binibacher, C. Blow, J.
McCormick, D. E. Wade.
No. 629, Grenville, Toronto — R. W. McKay, J. R.
Dargavel, R R. Weston. J. G. Dodd, H. L. Martyn, N. E.
Veino. W. McKav, S. H. S. Brennan. R. E. Story, J. H. Kidd,
J. A. Eyre, F. A. Boulden, D. E. Lundborg, W. J. Jackson,
R. H. Scott. H. H. Bcn-y. A. L. Scace.
No. 630, Prince of Wales, Toronto— A. H. Hopkins, D.
J. H. Thcmnson. H. L. Martyn, G. C. Hare. J. H. Bonrer, E.
H. Smith, H. M. McCaskill, A. Bissett, H. W. Hill.
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No. 631, Manitou, Emo — J. B. Fraser.
No. 632, Long Branch, Mimico — E. E. McCombe, F. H.
Ranney, C. G. Wonfor, J. Nicholl, A. A. Kennedy, R. W
Knagg-s, C. A. Louttit.
No. 633, Hastings, Hastings— W. H. Mortlock.
No. 634, Delta, Toronto— N. H. Brown, L. Hope, R.
Harrison, E. Flath. H. R. Morris, G. H. Griffith, J. P. Holmes,
H. B. Swift, H. M. Goi-don, A. Lawrence.
No. 635, Wellington, Toronto — L. A. Callingham, C. J.
S. Nixon, E. Flath, J. F. Taylor, F. Elliott, J. E. Robertson.
N. J. Nixon.
No. 636, Hornepayne, Hornepayne — T. Nicholson, A. C.
Fraser.
No. 637, Caledonia, Toronto — G. R. Stinson, N. R.
Sti-utt, C. W. Ness, J. Ness, L. L. Querie, J. D. Edgar, G.
Duguid, J. Maclntyre, C. E. Leek, G. McBain, T. J. Arthur,
T. G. Mould, J. J. Carmichael, W. L. Goldson, J. M. Watt,
D. Grant, R. Grant, G. Simpson, W. B. Hislop, W. A. Murray,
W. R. Kent, J. F. Gillanders, A. G. Marr, W. N. Pearen, J.
Watt.
No. 638, Bedford, Toronto — H. Deamley, H. H. Pudden,
L. H. Taylor, J. Gibson, J. G. MacLeod, K. T. Northover, A.
S. Chapman, F. E. Malcolm, F. J. Graham.
No. 639, Beach, Hamilton Beach — S. Paton, J. Pontin,
C. R. Midgley, E. M. Waterburv, W. Hutchinson, A. Bro-wTi,
B. E. Hulford.
No. 640, Anthony Sayer, Mimico — G. A. Byers, D.
McClov, F. A. Pruneau, H. N. Elliott, J. D. W. Cumberland.
D. R. Gregory, R. W. Richards.
No. 641, Garden, Windsor— F. W. Badder, G. F. Driver,
J. A. James. J. Briggs, E. J. Banwell, F. H. Longmoore.
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Louis, J. T. Fleming, C. W. Flett, G. E. Turner, O. 0.
Bartlett.
No. 643, Cathedral, Toronto— H. C. Tolmie, G. A. Bick,
S. M. Lundy, F. Harland, A. E. Calverley, D. R. Durbin, J.
K. McGuire, M. Roberts, T. P. Henry, W. J. McAndrew, W.
L. Law, D. Cormack, N. T. Barnard.
No. 644. Simcoe. Toronto— F. P. Beardsall, G. J. Mont-
gomery, M. R. S. Hoey, L. E. West, M. J. Leatherdale, W. J.
M. Llovd. M. Mclver, V. Flvnn. W. M. Prentice. A. Porter,
W. S. Pringle, P. J. Spring, G. W. Lennox, J. R. Flynn.
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Clements, T. J. Lucas, G. H. Hogle, R. M. Allman, W. A.
Stewart, F. A. Barrs, G. 0. Kvle, J. Lancaster, M. S. Cooke,
G. E. Boydell, G. W. G. Gauld W. D. Coombs, H. E. Ne\\'ton,
E. C. HoWood. E. A. JaiTett.
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Ashforth, W. S. Blizzard, J. A. Crone, O. L. Shuttleworth, R.
C. Moorehead, L. G. Robertson.
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No. 647, Todmorden, Todmorden — G. Brown, N. Gurr, J.
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Taylor, J. S. Dawes, J. F. Mitchell, C. V. Miller, A. P.
Johnston, T. W. Boynton, S. Cecil.
No. 652, Memorial, Toronto — J. Good, W. B. Johnsiton,
W. T. Boxall, D. Fredericks, W. J. Finch, J. L. Mould, R. B.
Douglas, J. Hutton.
No. 653, Scarboro, Agincourt — R. S. Rennie, D. J.
MacDonald, R. R. Shadlock, J. W. Camaghan, W. J. Anderson,
A. S. Joyce.
No. 654, Ancient Landmarks, Hamilton — L. A. Staples,
L. J. Hewitt, B. D. Burt, L. Rouse.
No. 655, Kingsway, Lambton Mills — E. Flath, S. G.
Nicholls, A. E. Foote, A. Murdoch.
No. 656, Kenogamisis, Geraldton — P. E. Trussler.
No. 657, Corinthian, Kirkland Lake— D. Ball, W. R.
Jones.
No. 658, Sudbury, Sudbur^— J. R. Home, S. L. Singer,
L. L. W. Ashcroft.
No. 659, Equity, Orillia— A. W. Smith, G. A. Smith, D.
J. Messenger, J. P. Todd.
No. 661, St. Andrew's, St. Catharines— W. P. Tra\ns,
W. A. Snedden, J. Backus, H. Macpherson, F. R. Allison, J.
Storrie, J. Thomson.
No. 662, Terrace Bay, Terrace Bay— A. Tweedie, H. J.
Coe.
No. 663, Brant, Burlington— W. A. Klainka, B. E.
Henshaw, D. K. Wright, H. G. Strath.
No. 664, Sunnylea, Lambton Mills— L. J. Wildridge, W.
Duerdoth, A. Braidwood, A. E. Foote, G. E. Tapp, G. H.
Weston, G. E. Rees, J. Kendall.
No, 665, Temple, Ottawa — J. A. Enstone, G. M. Hopper,
C. K__Saunders, B. A. Wilson.
No. 666, Temple, Belleville— E. Rose, W. A. R. McCreary,
A. J. Clare, F. G. Creeggan, J. E. Mastine, M. R. Davidson.
H. F. Mott.
No. 667, Composite. Hamilton— G. T. Abel, F. Shoebridge,
K. F. Warwick, D. Felker, T. Horgan, T. G. Regan, E. W.
Nancekivell, H. Tait, E. P. Manuell, A. Shipman.
No. 668, Atikokan, Atikokan — J, B. F^aser.
No. 669, Corinthian, Cornwall— D. C. Farlinger, D. P.
MacLeod.
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No. 670, West Hill, Agincourt — J. J. Laing, D. Bi-uce.
A. J. Grig-sby, W. T. Overend, H. B. Cunningham, A. Sale.
No. 671, Westmount, Hamilton — ^P. Howison, S. J.
Griffin, P. T. Wood, K. F. Wai-wick, S. H. Dolman, H. H.
Murray.
No. 672, Superior, Red Rock— J. C. Scott.
No. 673, Kempenfeldt. Barrie— R. E. Greer, D. F.
Tuplingr, F. Shannon, F. C. Green, F. C. Armstrong, J.
Poppleton, C. L. Chittick.
No. 674, South Gate, Port Credit— J. H. Wilton, R. S.
Bull, J. He>T\^oocl, L. Brunskill, A. W. Russell, S. P. Davy,
W. J. Fraser, J. W. Grimmon.
No. 675, William James Dunlop, Peterborough — J. A.
Hill, W. H. Mortlock, R. L. Dobbin.
No. 676, Kroy, Thomhill— R. Eatock, R. OsboiTie, H. L.
Mai'tyn, N. Henry, E. F. Bevis, H. G. Jackson, E. Lowcock.
No. 677, Coronation, Weston — G. H. Thomas, G. E.
Latam. L. R. Salisbury, R. E. Malpass, A. J. Milne, W. Wood,
G. H. Clarkson.
No. 678, Mercer Wilson, Woodstock— J. M. Elliott, A.
E. Thurlow, M. Stoodley, N. Weakley.
No. 679, Centennial, Stamford Centre — J. L. Grierson,
W. A. Gough, C. C. Martin, H. H. Lett.
No. 680, Woodland, Wawa— R. J. Latimer.
No. 682, Astra, Weston— J. M. Boak, J. C. Wardlaw, E.
Flath, R. Cruise, E. F. Bevis, A. Scythes.
No. 683, Wexford, Agincourt— W. L. Strieker, W. R.
Bullock. J. R. Alexander, H. L. Mart^Ti, L. S. Beak, G. Bell,
R. D. Buchanan.
No. 684, Centennial. London — W. J. Bradley, E. Maple-
toft, J. Irvine, G. F. Kingsmill, E. Chamberlain, W. L. Smith.
No. 685, Joseph A. Hearn, Port Credit— G. E. Povner, S.
A. Piper, J. W. Stewart, J. R. Flynn.
No. 686. Atomic, Deep River — W. Gowan, G. A. Hewitt.
No. 687, Meridian, Dundas— S. J. H. Quiney, N. E.
Byrne. G. J. McQueen, A. D. Hahnau, A. D. Baillie.
No. 688. Wyndham. Guelph— H. G. Ziegler, J. J. Spark,
R. W. Maltby, R. G. Stephens, J. F. Heap, M. J. Wright.
No 689, Flower City, Brampton— G. Reams, W. E.
Kelly, W. A. Campbell, E. J. Langley, J. W. Grimmon, J.
A. Mc Cleave.
No. 690, Temple, Kitchener— W. E. James, S. Stoddart,
G. H. Shannon, A. C. Mason, W. J. Searson.
No. 691, Friendship, Copper Cliff— C. E. Wilton.
No. 692, Thomas Hamilton Simpson. Stonev Creek— J. H.
Lee. G. W. Moore. T. H. Simpson, E. M. Waterbury, L.
McDei-mid.
No. 693, East Gate. Agincourt— E. J. Read, C. B. Mabley,
J. L. C. Nomabell, C. C. Teskey, R. A. Gibson, G. T. Rogers.
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No. 694, Baldoon, Wallacebiirg— E. K. Rupert, T. L.
MacNally, E. W. Allen, G. A. Crowe.
No. 695, Parkwood, Oshawa— J. W. Lowry, W. J.
MacDonald, H. 0. Flintoff, W. G. Bunker, L. F. McLaughlin,
D. W. Ives, J. Jackson, A. S. Clark.
No. 696, Harry L. Martyn, Toronto— W. T. Overend, R.
J. Woods, L. G. Towner, J. Gibson, H. Lane, H. T. Lucas,
I. Dawson, J. Ness, V. C. Balsdoai.
No. 697, Grantham, Port Dalhousie— F. G. White, F.
L. Oollard.
No. 698, Elliot Lake, Elliot Lake— K. H. Stubbs.
No. 699, Bethel, Sudbury— G. F. Leigh.
No. 700, Corinthian, Kintore— D. R. Calder, W. T.
McGee.
GUESTS
M.W. Bro. C. S. Hamilton presented to the
Grand Master and introduced to Grand Lodge the
following distinguished guests :
GRAND CHAPTER— ROYAL ARCH MASONS
M. Ex. Comp, Bruce H. Smith, Grand Firist Principal.
R. Ex. Comp. F. J. Johnson, Grand Scribe E.
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE
M. Puissant, J. A. Simpson, Sovereign Grand Com-
mander.
111. Bro. Chaiiles H. Cunningham, Secretary General.
CONNECTICUT
M.W. Bro. Gordon F. Christie, Grand Mastecr.
M.W. Bro. Clarence 0. Lister, Past Grand Master.
DELAWARE
M.W. Bro. Charles W. Lewis, Grand Master.
R.W. Bro. Chester R. Jones, Giiand Secretary.
ILLINOIS
M.W. Bro. Harold R. Kopfman, Grand Master.
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INDIANA
M.W. Bro. J. Carl Humphrey, Grand Master.
M.W. Bro. Oswald A. Tislow, Past Grand Master and
Grand Treasurer.
IOWA
R.W. Bro. Ralph E. Whipple, Grand Secretary.
MAINE
M.W. Bro. John M. Littlefield, Giiand Master.
M.W. Bro. Aubrey L. Burbank, Past Grand Master.
MARYLAND
M.W. Bro. A. Wayne Reed, Grand Masteri.
M.W\ Bro. Harry L. Huether, Past Grand Master.
R.W. Bro. Claud Shaffer. Grand Secretary.
MASSACHUSETTS
R.W, Bro. Roland D. Seger, Junior Grand Warden.
MICHIGAN
R.W. Bi!o. W. Wallace Kent, Deputy Grand Master.
M.W. Bro. Charles T. Sherman, Past Grand Master
and Grand Secretary.
MINNESOTA
M.W. Bi:o. Clyde E. Hegman, Grand Master.
MISSOURI
M.W. Bro. Robert L. Aronson, Grand Master.
NEW BRUNSWICK
M.W. Bro. Ralph Pearson, Past Grand Master.
R.W. Bro. Albert C. L^mmon, Grand Secretary-.
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NEW JERSEY
M.W. Bug. Williain Davies, Grand Master.
Pw.W, Bro. Harvey C. Whildey, Grand Secretary.
NEW YORK
M.W. Bro. H. Lloyd Jones, Grand Master.
R.W. Br,o. Robert J. Lansdowne, Past District
Deputy Grand Master.
NOVA SCOTIA
M.W. Bro. Cyril H. Colwell, Grand Master.
OHIO
M.W. Bro. Chester Hodges, Gr,and Master.
M.W. Bro. Andrew J. White Jr., Past Grand Master
and Grand Secretary.
R.W. Bro. E. Robert Chable, Past Grand Chaplain.
PENNSYLVANIA
R.W. Bro. Ralph W. Temple, Grand Marshal.
QUEBEC
M.W. Bro. Lionel J. Robb, Grand Master.
M.W. Bro. James M. Marshall, Past Grand Master.
RHODE ISLAND
M.W. Bro. Hailes L. Palmer, Grand Master.
SASKATCHEWAN
R.W. Bro. A. E. Miscampbell, Grand Ti^ea&urer.
SOUTH CAROLINA
M.W. Bro. Thomas H. Pope, Grand Master.
M.W. Bro. A. J. M. Wannamaker, Past Grand Master.
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M.W. Bm. John I. Smith, Past Grand Master.
M.W. Bro. J. Ansel Eaddy, Past Giiand Master.
TENNESSEE
M.W. Bro. E. Guy Frizzell, Grand Master.
R.W. Bro. Clarence E. Bayless, Grand ^Mai'shal.
VERMONT
M.W. Bro. Frank M. Brownell, Gi^and Master.
VIRGINIA
M.W. Bro. S. Dexter Forbes, Grand Master.
M.W. Bro. Archei: B. Gay, Past Grand Master and
Grand Secret'ary.
WEST VIRGINIA
M.W. Bro. William R. Loper, Grand Master.
WISCONSIN
M.W. Bro. Orrin H. Larrabee, Giiand Master.
R.W. Bro. Paul W. Grossenlbach, Grand Seci^tary.
MASONIC RELIEF ASSOCIATION
W. Bro. Howard A. Clark, Secretary.
The Gnand Master extended a very cordial wel-
come to our distinguished guests, after which, led
by the Grand Director of Ceremonies, Grand Hon-
ours were given.
PAST GRAND MASTERS
The Deputy Grand Master presented to the
gnests and to Grand Lodge our Past Grand Masters
M'-ho were all present, namely: M.W. Bros. Fi-ank
A. Copus. W. J. Dunlop. J. A. McRae, C. S. Hamilton,
T. H. Simpson, J. P. Maher, N. C. Hart, J. A. Heam,
and W. L. Wrig-ht.
40 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
WELCOME BY TORONTO LODGES
R.W. Bro. D. A. Peters, D.D.G.M,, presented
the other District Deputy Grand Masters of the
Toronto Districts and the Worshipful Masters of the
122 lodges in the Districts. On their behalf Wor.
Bro. David Forrester, the Master of Mimico Lodge,
No. 369, extended to the Grand Master and to the
members of Grand Lodge a most cordial welcome.
The Grand Master made suitable reply.
MINUTES
The Gi'and Secretary proceeded to read the
Minutes of the last meeting held in Toronto on July
16, 1958, when it was moved by the Deputy Grand
IVIaster, seconded by M.W. Bro. F. A. Copus, and
resolved : That inasmuch as the Minutes of the last
Annual Communication held in Toronto have been
printed and distributed to all constituent lodges
the same be now taken as read and confirmed.
RULES OF ORDER
The Rules of Order as preiscribed by the Con-
stitution governing the conduct of the meeting were
read by the Grand Seci^ary.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
It was moved by the Deputy Grand Master,
seconded by M.W. Bro. F. A. Copus, and unani-
mously carried, that the Order of Business of this
Annual Communication be changed at the discretion
of the Grand Master,
GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS
To the Officers and Members of the Most Worshipful
the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Canada, in
the Province of Ontario.
My Brethren :
As the sands of time run steadily through the
hour glasses that measure our sojourn here, we
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 41
realize how quickly the year passes. It seems but
last week that I stood in this place and made my
report to the Craft on the activities of the preceding
year. Again it is my pleasure to welcome back to
the deliberations of Grand Lodge the Brethren from
the Lodges that sei've the. communities in this gi'eat
province. It is always an inspiration to appear
before this great assembly and to feel that with all
present, Masonry is a vital and living force that
moves on towaixis the high ideals that our fore-
fathers have set and maintained in days gone by.
I hope that those I welcome to-day will derive profit
and pleasure from attendance at this One Hundred
and Fourth Annual Communication,
The pleasant duty of acting as host to disting-
uished guests is always a happy privilege. To-day
we have many outstanding visitors who represent
several Grand Lodges from the Dominion and from
the States of the United States. With these we
also have some of the heads of other Masonic Bodies.
Many of our guests have acted as hosts to represent-
atives of our Grand Lodge on other occasions. We
hope that we can do a good job of showing our
appreciation for your hospitality in the past. May
your stay among us be pleasant. May you take
away pleasant memories of your visit. Please
cany back our good wishes and fraternal greetings
to your Brethren.
The Crown has at all times been significant to
the peoples of the Commonwealth as the institution
which binds us by love and loyalty to the reigning
monarch. To-day as we meet, all Masons in
Canada are pleased and proud that Her Majesty,
Queen Elizabe.th II and His Royal Highness, The
Duke of Edinburgh are on tour in our country. The
demonstrations of loyalty they have met as they
have journeyed through this land must make us
proud of the her-itage that is ours as citizens of this
fair land who in these weeks have the Sovereign
within our bounds. A resolution expressive of our
loyalty will be presented during this Annual Com-
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munication for your approval. When passed, it will
be forwarded to Her Majesty.
Since last we met the conditions under which
we live have changed but little. We seem to have
moved further into what might be teraied the
Atomic Age or the Space Age. Tensions seem to
grip the nations of the earth and man still hopes and
longs for. relief from fear of what the future may
hold. As attempts are made to promote better
understanding among men and nations, we in the
Craft can hope that the spirit of brotherly love and
understanding may be applied beyond our Lodges.
We must hold fast to our principles and make those
principles a part of our lives so that their significance
will not be lost and that they may shine as a beacon
in a world that needs light.
A Mason once said, "I am always happy to be
ai^Dund Masons, for as Masons we are young in
heart and look ahead in life. No builder is living
in the past. A builder is always planning for to-
morrow, or he would not be building. The spirit
of the Masonic Lodge is looking ahead to the future.
Youth lives in the future. Old age lives in the past."
It does seem that Masonry must retain its youth in
that it must be always planning for the future. I
am sure our outlook is as youthful to-day as it has
ever been. We must have our plans to make sure
that our contribution to the structure is worthy of
the Masonry that was given to us by those youthful
jMasons who planned in other days.
IN MEMORIAM
It is fitting that we should pay a tribute to
those who have received the final call since last we
met. Many of those we knew and loved in other
days have been called to that place where more
light is available. We honour their memory this
day and we thank the Great Architect that it was
our happy privilege to know them as true friends.
To all those in their immediate family circle, we offer
our sympathy. May they find comfort in the
TORONTO, ONTARIO. 1959 43
I*
promises of the Great ComfO'rten The Chairman
of the Committee on Fraternal Dead will report in
detail later in the sessions. I want to mention two
who were with us last year, and a third who had
visited us many times.
Very Worshipful Brother Ernest B. Thompson
passed on suddenly at his home in Hamilton on
March 10, 1959. For thirty-one years he served
as Chairman of Scrutineers at the annual elections
of this Grand Lodge. Our late Brother Thompson
had been associated with the business world of his
native city all his adult life. During World War I
he had a very distinguished record of service over-
seas with the Canadian Army. He was quite active
as an active member of the Supreme Council A. & A,
S. Rite for the Dominion of Canada, in which body
he held the office of Grand Secretarj^-General at the
time of his death. We extend our heartfelt sym-
pathy to Mrs. Thompson and his three brothers.
Our sister; Grand Lodge of Quebec was bereaved
in the passing of Right Worshipful Brother Reginald
W. Louthood on March 18, 1959. At the time of
his death he had been a member of the Masonic
Order for 51 years and had served his Grand Lodge
as Grand Secretary since April 1951. He will be
missed wherever Masons meet in Canada as he was
known and loved from east to west. To Mrs.
Louthood and his sons and daughter we offer our
sincere sympathy. Accompanied by the Deputy
Grand Master and the Grand Secretaiy, I attended
our late Brother's funeral sei*vice from St. Mathias'
Chuirch, Montreal, on ]\Iarch 21st. Just one short
month before, he was so busy.
Almost on the eve of the Annual Communication,
the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan lost their Grand
Secretary in the person of Most Worshipful Brothea*
Robert A. Tate. Even though his health had not
been up to par for some time, he fully expected to
be in his place when the Grand Lodge met on June
17, 1959. On the Saturday beforte, he answered
44 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
the last great call and others had to officiate at his
desk in Grand Lodge. Brother Tate succeeded his
father in the office of Grand Secretary in 1938,
after having been the Assistant Grand Secretary
since 1920. The Grand ivodge of Saskatchewan
conferred the Honorary Rank of Past Grand Master
on him at the time of their Fiftieth Anniversary in
1956. Besides extending our heartfelt sympathy
to our sister Gnand Lodge, we offer our condolences
to Mrs. Tate, the two daughters and the two sons.
May they find comfort and consolation from the
Great Comforter. Our Grand Lodge was repre-
sented at the funeral from the First Presbyterian
Church of Regina by Most Woiishipful Brother Fred
C. Wilson, P.G.M., our Representative near the
Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan.
CANADIAN CONFERENCE
The Sixth Biennial Conference of Canadian
Grand and Disti-ict Grand Lodges was held in
Montreal on February 19th, 20th and 21st of this
yeajr. I was accompanied there by M.W. Brother
J. A. McRae, M. Wor. Brother N. C. Hart, the Deputy
Grand Master and the Grand Secretary. All the
Canadian Grand Lodges were represented by their
Grand Masters and others. The two District Grand
Lodges of Newfoundland were also represented. I
was honoured in that it was my privilege to preside
at the Conference. It was quite interesting and
profitable to have the opportunity of meeting and
discussing Masonic problems with sister Grand
Lodges.
GRAND MASTERS' AND GRAND SECRETARIES'
CONFERENCES
These Confeirences were held in the citv of
Washington, D.C. on February 2Srd, 24th and 25th
of this year. Your Grand Master was accompanied
there by M. Wor. Bro. J. A. Heam, the Deputy
Grand Master and the Grand Secretary. The agenda
contained many topics of Masonic interest and it
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 45
was of g-iieat benefit to be able to meet those who
administer the affairs of the Grand Lodges on this
continent. Eight of the Canadian Grand Masters
attended this year. I would think that is close to
a record for us. M. Wor. Bro. D. M. Sinclair, the
Grand Master of Nova Scotia, was the President of
the Conference. Your Grand Master is a member
of the Commission on Inforaiation for Recognition
of this Conference.
FELICITATIONS
Our distinguished and much-loved dean of the
Past Grand Masters was privileged to celebrate two
anniversaries during this Masonic year. On Dec-
ember 30th, 1958, he and his bride celebrated the
Fifty-fifth anniversary of their wedding. Then on
March 18th, 1959, he celebrated the eightieth an-
niversary of his birth. In honour of this birthday
his fellow-members in the Grand East put on a
birthday party for him on April 4th. I can assure
you, Brethren, that it was a wonderful party and we
all had a good time, even the one who blew out the
candles. I am suii'e all Masons in our Grand Lodge
and elsewhere extend the wannest good \^ishes to
M. Wor. Brother and Mrs. Copus on these happy
events. May many more follow is our fondest wish.
APPOINTMENTS
During the year I made the following appoint-
ments ;
(a) Very Wor. Brother George W. Porter of
Ulster Lodge. No. 537, as a Grand Steward,
on January 5th, 1959.
(b) Very Wor. Brother Wilfred Campbell, of
Bruce Lodge, No. 341, Tiverton, as a Grand
Steward, on October 17th, 1958.
(c) Veiy Wor. Brother James Monkhouse, of
Cassia Lodge. No. 116, Tliedford. as a Grand
Steward, on March 31st, 1959.
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In each of these three cases I would request
that Grand Lodge confer past rank on them in these
offices.
DONATIONS
During- the year I authorized donations from our
General Fund in the following amounts :
Crippled Childrem's Hospital $1,000.00
Ontario Society for Retarded Children 500.00
Bov Scouts (Ontario) 500.00
Girl Guides (Ontario) 500.00
Salvation Army (Red Shield) 500.00
Cancer Society (Ontario) 500.00
I now ask your approval of these donations.
On June 16, 1959, a destiiuctive fire swept an
area of the town of Lanark, the home of Evergreen
Lodge, No. 209. The lodge-room, the wanrant, all
the lodge recoiids and all the lodge furniture were
destroyed. Permission was granted immediately
for the Lodge to meet for the time being in the lodge-
room at Perth and without waiirant until such time
as a duplicate warrant could be issued. An im-
mediate grant was made from the funds of Grand
Lodge in the amount of $1,000.00 to assist in this
disaster. An appraisal is being made as this is being
written, to ascertain if further assistance is needed.
I ask the approval of Grand Lodge for this donation.
At the same time I feel that all Lodges should review
the protection of a financial nature that is ca/rriedon
their premises and equipment. Disaster may strike-
in your area, so take heed while you can.
PAST RANK
1. Because the by-laws of Doric Lodge, No. 58,
were changed to have the installation one month
earliea% W. Bro. W. C. G. Collins served as
Master for eleven months. His Lodge has sub-
mitted a request for past rank for him in that
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office. I recommend that he be given the rank
of Past Master.
2. Dus to the regular meeting of Rehoboam Lodge,
No. 65, falhng on a holiday at installation time,
a dispensation was granted to hold the regular
mieeting three days earlier. Because of this
change W. Bro. T. T. Birkett served three days
less than the statutory time required for past
ranJc. His Lodge has requested that he be
granted the rank of Past Master. I so recom-
mend to Grand Lodge.
3. Due to the regular meeting of Maple Leaf
Lodge, No. 103, falling on a holiday at instal-
lation time, a dispensation was gi-anted to hold
the regular meeting one week earlier. Because
of this change W. Bro. R. W. Sher served one
week less than the statutory time for past rank.
His Lodge has requested that he be granted the
rank of Past Master. I recommend that Grand
Lodge grant the rank of Past Master to W.
Bro. R. W. Sher.
4. Because of a change of by-laws in Lebanon
Forest Lodge, No. 133, W. Bix). Ernest Cerson
served 19 days less than the statutory time for
past rank. His Lodge has requested past rank
for him. I recommend that W. Bro. Cerson be
granted the rank of Past Master.
5. Because of a change of by-laws in Caledonian
Lodge, No. 249, changing the date of installation
from December 27 to the first Monday in Dec-
ember, W. Bro. W. M. Penin served twenty-
six days less than the statutory time for past
rank. His Lodge has requested past rank
for him. I recommend that Grand Lodge grant
the rank of Past Master to W. Bro. W. M.
Perrin.
6. Because of a change of by-laws in King
Solomon's Lodge, No. 378, W. 'Bro. Norman E.
Murton sei'ved 2 weeks less than the statutory
48 GRA2ST) LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
time for past rank. The Lodge has requested
past rank for him. I recommend that W. Bro.
Noraian E. Murton be granted the rank of Past
Master,
7. Due to the regnlar meeting of Alpha Lodge,
No. 384, falling on Januaiy 1, 1959, a dispens-
ation was issued to hold that regular meeting
on December 29, 1958. Because of this change,
W. Bro. Joseph Gibson had served 3 days less
than the statutory time for past rank. His
Lodge has requested the same and I recommend
that Grand Lodge grant the rank of Past Master
to W. Bro. Joseph Gibson.
8. W. Brother Ken J. Brown, Worshipful Master
of Spry Lodge, No. 385, Beeton, found it neces-
sary to seek work outside the area served by
his Lodge. He had been unemployed for some
time before he was able to secure a position at
St, Jean, Quebec. Up to September he had
been faithful in his attendance to his duties as
Master of the Lodge. His Lodge has requested
that he be granted past rank and I Tecommemd
that Grand Lodge grant him the rank of Past
Master.
9. Haiiiiony Lodge, No. 438, received a special
dispensation to hold their regular meeting two
we^eks earlier than provided by by-law. This
was the meeting at which the officers were to
be installed and invested. The reason for
change was that the Master-elect, who is a
clergyman, had to attend a very important meet-
ing of the clergy of his church at the time of
the regular meeting. Because of this change
of date the Master, W. Bro. Edward A. Hanley,
had seized two weeks less than the statutory
time for past rank. His Lodge has requested
that he be granted past rank and I so recom-
mend to Grand Lodge.
10. Granite Lodge, No. 446, has applied for past
rank for Wor. Bro, Joseph Sleeman who served
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as Master of that Lodge from December, 1951,
until April, 1952. At the time of his resign-
ation he was transferred by his employers, the
Dominion Government, to Winnipeg, IManitoba.
In the letter from the Lodge it is pointed out
that he had sei^ved in the offices as Wai'den for
two consecutive years in a veiy satisfactory
manner and since his change of residence was
quite unavoidable, I recommend that Grand
Lodge grant him the rank of Past Master.
11. W. Bro. T. W. Christilaw was installed as
Worshipful ]\Iaster of Penewobikong Lodge, No.
487, to sei've after the Master had resigned. He
served as Master for the next ten months to the
entire satisfaction of all the members. His
Lodge has requested past rank for him and I
recommend that Grand Lodge grant him the
rank of Past Master.
12. W. Bro. William E. Davies of Electric Lodge,
No. 495, has sei-ved 4 days less than the stat-
utory' time for past rank. This was due to a
change in the date for the installation of officers.
His Lodge has requested that he be granted past
i:ank and I so recommend to Grand Lodge.
13. W. Bro. G. S. Statham of Reba Lodge, No. 515,
has served five days less than the statutory
time for past rank because of a change of date
of installation of officers. His Lodge has
requeisted past rank for him and I so recommend
to Grand Lodge.
14. Because the by-laws of Phoenix Lodge, No. 535,
Fonthill, were changed W. Bro. E. H. Treitz
served half a month less than the statutory
time for past rank. His Lodge has requested
that Grand Lodge grant him the rank of Past
]\Iaster. I so recommend.
15. Because the regular meeting of Queen City
Lodge, No. 552, Toronto, fell on New Yeai-'s Day,
50 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
the installation of officers was held on January
15, 1958. This meant that W. Bro. Tom
Paveling served one week less than the statutory
time for past rank since he laft that office on
Januaiy 1, 1959. His Lodge has requested
that he be granted the rank of Past Master and
I so recommend to Grand Lodge.
16. An urgent request has been received for the
granting of past rank to Brother J. Russell
Sweet of Hornepayne Lodge, No. 636. Brother
Sweet sei^^ed as Worshipful j\Iaster of Home-
payne Lodga from December, 1950, until a suc-
cessor was installed in March, 1951. He had to
resign as his employers, the Canadian National
Telegi'aphs, transferred him to Sarnia at that
time. A similar request was declined by M.
Wor. Brother Hart on his behalf in 1952.
Brother Sweet, since moving to Sarnia, has
given invaluable semce to Tuscan Lodge, No.
437, though he has never held an office in that
Lodge. M.W. Bro. Hart states, in dealing with
this case, "W. Bro. Sweet has been highly com-
mended for his assistance to Tuscan Lodge, No.
437, Sarnia. However, I do not believe that the
circumstances warrant the recognition of two
Past Masters for Homepayne Lodge in 1951."
When Bro. Sweet resigned he was succeeded
in office by Wor, B.ro. C. W. Worth who held the
rank of Past Master at the time he became
Master of Hoi'nepayne Lodge in March, 1951.
In view of the fact tliat a Past Master finish-
ed the year of 1951 and because of Brother
Sweet's continued service and interest in the
Craft, and his diligence while serving his Lodge
as an officer, I now recommend that Grand
Lodge grant the request of Hornepayne Lodge
by conferi'ing the rank of Past Master on
Brother J. Russell Sweet.
17. Since the regular meeting of Scarboro Lodge,
No. 653, fell on December 25th last year, a
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dispensation was issued to hold the same on
December 22, 1958. Because of this the Master,
Wotr, Bro. Albert S. Joyce, seirved three days
less than the statutory time for past rank. His
Lodge has requested that he be gi'anted the rank
of Past Master and I so recommend to Grand
Lodge.
18. For reasons beyond the control of the Lodge,
Woodland Lodge, No. 680, at Wawa, had to
postpone the installation of officers from Sept-
ember to their October meeting in 1957. Be-
cause of this Wor. Bro. R. Jack Latimer has
served one month less than the statutory time
for past rank. His Lodge has requested that
the rank of Past Master be gi-anted and I so
recommend to Grand Lodge.
19. Minden Lodge, No. 253 have petitioned for past
ranik for the late Worshipful Bix)ther William
Harry Irvine. Biiotheir Irvine was installed
as Worshipful Master on December 2, 1958. He
died on March 20, 1959. I iiecommend to Grand
Lodge that past rank: be conferred on Brother
Irvine, posthumously,
RECOGNITION OF ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF
ACTIVE EXISTENCE
Requests from several Lodges were received
for permission to wear gold braid, under section 262,
in recognition of 100 years of active existence. Such
permission has been granted to the following :
(a) Colboi'ne Lodge, No. 91, Golborne, as of 8th
January, 1958.
(b) St. Paul's Lodge, No. 107, Lambeth, as of
29th July, 1958.
(c) Blenheim Lodge, No. 108, Princeton, as of
29th July, 1958.
(d) Central Lodge, No. 110, Prescott, as of 14th
December, 1958.
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(e) Wilson Lodge, No. 113, Waterford, as of
6th April, 1959.
(f) Ivy Lodge, No. 115, Beamsville, as of 9th
August, 1959.
(g) Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 119, Bath, as of
27th October, 1959.
(h) Warren Ledge, No. 120, Fingal, as of 15th
October, 1959.
(i) Golden Rule Lodge, No. 126, Campbellfoird,
as of 14th March, 1960.
(j) Lebanon Forest Lodge, No. 133, Exeter as
of 28th May, 1960.
(k) Richardson Lodge, No. 136, Stouffville, as
of 16th June, 1960.
(1) Pythagoras Lodge, No. 137, Meaford, as of
13th January, 1960.
(m) Civil Service Lodge, No. 148, Ottawa, as of
14th May, 1961.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED
During the year I was pleased to recommend
the following to the respective Grand Masters con-
cerned and they in turn confirmed their appoint-
mjents:
North Carolina V.W. Bto. A. C. Ashforth
Tennessee V.W. Bro. Ed. Balfour
Colombia, Barranquilla . . V.W. Bro. T. H. W. Martin
Maine R.W. Bro. Walter T. Overend
On the recommendation of the Grand Masters
concerned I was pleased to appoint the following as
our representatives near their Grand Lodges:
Prince Edwaid Island . R.W. Bro. F. A. Vanlderstine
Idaho W. Bro. Robert Berg
Denmark IL\Y. Bro. Alfred Nyvang
Para (Brazil) Dr. Otto L. Hiltner
LODGE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS
Many of our Lodges celebrated the reaching of
the one hundred year milestone during the year.
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All Masons extend to them congi'atulations and good
wishes on this happy occasion. The Grand Master
was able to be present and join in the festivities at
the following-:
Northern Lig-ht Lodg-e, No. 93, at Kincardine, on
October 17, 1958.
Mai'kham Union Lodge, No. 87, at Markham, on
October 29, 1958.
Colborne Lodge, No. 91, Colborne, on June 25, 1959.
NEW LODGES INSTITUTED
During the year the following Lodges i-eceived
dispensations and were instituted:
Harry L. ]\Iartvn Lodge, U.D., Toronto, September
29th, 1958, by R.W. Bro. H. F. Nonnan, D.D,G,M.
Grantham Lodge, U.D., Poi-t Dalhousie, on September
29th, 1958, by M.W. Bro. W. J. Dunlop, P.G.M,
Elliott Lake Lodge. U.D., Elliott Lake, on FebiTiary
11th, 1959, by R.W. Bro. F. H. Pearse, D.D.G^M.
Bethel Lodge, U.D.. Sudburv, on February 13th, 1959,
by R.W. Bro. F. H. Pearse, D.D,G,M.
Corinthian Lodere, U.D.. Kintore, on March 17th,
1959, by R.W. Bro. W. A. Chesney, D.D.G.M.
LODGES CONSTITUTED AND CONSECRATED
At our last Annual Communication of Grand
Lodge warrants were granted to five new Lodges.
The interesting ceremonies of Constituting and Con-
secrating were conducted in the presence of large
groups of Masons. Tliese are the names and dates :
Bald'oon Lodge, No. 694, Wallaceburg, on the 13th of
September, 1958, by M.W. Bro. H. L. Martyn,
Grand Master.
Friendship Lodge, No. 691, Copper Cliff, on the 20th
of September, 1958, by M.W. Bro. W. L. Wright,
P.G.M.
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East Gate Lodge, No. 693, Agincourt, on the 26th of
September, 1958, by M.W. Bro. Joseph A. Heam,
P.G.M.
Thomas Hamilton Simpson Lodge, No. 692, Stoney
Creek, on the 10th of October, 1958, by M.W. Bro.
T. H. Simpson, P.G.M.
Parkwood Lodge, No. 695, Oshawa, on the 22nd of
October, 1958, by M.W. Bro. H. L. Martyn,
Grand Master.
LODGE ROOMS DEDICATED
Once again we have been pleased and proud to
an'ange for thei dedication of many new lodge
premises. Grand Lodge is indebted to V.W. Bro.
Geo. T. Evans for the assistance he and his com-
mittee have given the Lodges in planning new
quarter's. We congratulate the Lodges for their
fine effort in undertaking building projects. The
Grand Master offers grateful thanks to all who so
willingly assisted in the ceremonies of Dedication.
The following Dedications weve conducted this year:
The new Masonic Temple at Wallaceburg on Sept-
ember 13th, 1958, by M.W. Bro. H. L. Martyn,
Grand Master.
Excelsior Lodge, No. 142, Morrisburg, on the 17th of
October, 1958, by R.W. Bro. C. M. Pitts, Deputy
Grand Master.
Thistle Lodge, No. 34, Amherstburg, on the 24th
of April, 1959, bv R.W. Bro. B. B. Foster,
P.D.D.G.M.
King Edward Lodge, No. 488, HaiTow, on the 25th
of April, 1959, by R.W. Bro. J. A. Irvine, Past
Grand Senior Warden.
Cobden Lodge, No. 459, Cobden, and unveiling of the
comer stone, on tha 8th of Ma.y, 1959, by R.W.
Bro. C. M. Pitts, Deputy Grand Master.
Wales Lodge, No. 458, Long Sault, on the 9th of
May, 1959, by M.W. Bro. H. L. Martyn, Grand
Master'.
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Muskoka Lodge, No. 360, Bracebridg-e, on the 23rd
<of May, 1959, by M.W. Bro. H. L. Martyn, Grand
jMiaster.
Richmond Lodge, No. 23, Richmond Hill, on the 1st
of Junev, 1959, by M.W. Bro. H. L. Martyn,
Grand Master.
Markham Union Lodge, No. 87, Markham, on the
5th of June, 1959, by R.W. Bro. John R. Rumball,
Past Grand Senior Waiden,
VISITATIONS WITHIN OUR JURISDICTION
During the last year I was able to arrange visits
to all Districts that I had not visited the previous
year. Some of these are reported above as I dedi-
cated a new Hall on some of the visits. On others
I combined a Centennial Celebration with the Dis-
trict Meeting. I list the following, and in so doing
I want to thank the Brethren for their warm wel-
come which was so evident on all visits:
The North Huron District at Kincaidine on Oct-
ober 17, 1958. I was accompanied by R.W. Bro.
E. L. James, Gi'and Senior Warden.
The Temiskaming District at Timmins on October
25, 1958. I was accompanied by the Grand Secre-
tary.
The Victoria District at Kinmount on December 5,
1958. I was accompanied by the Grand Senior
Wai'den, R. W. Bro. Cain and R.W. Bro. Loftus,
The Niagara A & B Districts at St. Catharines on
January'' 22, 1959, I was accompanied by the
Grand Secretary and the Grand Senior Wai'den.
The Ottawa District en j\Larch 20, 1959. I was met
there by the Deputy Grand Master and was ac-
companied by the Grand Secretary.
The London District on March 25, 1959. I was ac-
companied by R.W. Bro. R. L. Elsie, D.D.G.M,,
Toronto District B-2.
The Toronto Districts B-1, B-2 and D, on March 30,
1959. Many of the officers of Grand Lodge at-
tended.
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The Nipissing East District at New Liskeard on
March 31, 1959.
The Nipissing- West District at Sault Ste. Marie on
April 1, 1959. I was met by M.W. Bro. Wright
and was almost accompanied by the Grand
Secretary and the Grand Senior Warden who
were left grounded at Malton AiiT>oit. How-
evier, the Grand Junior Warden was on hand.
The Wellington District at Preston on November 3,
1958. I was accompanied by the Grand Chaplain
and others.
The South Huron District at St. Mary's on April 10,
1959.
The Peterborough District at Peterborough on April
30, 1959. I was accompanied by the Grand
Senior Warden and W. Bro. Buckingham.
The Eastern District at Long Sault on May 9, 1959.
I was accompanied by the Grand Secretary and
the Grand Senior Warden.
The Muskoka District on May 23, 1959 at Brace-
bridge. I was accompanied by the Grand Sen-
ior Warden and W. Bro. Buckingham.
The Bruce District on May 29, 1959 at Walkerton.
The Ontario District at Brighton on June 25, 1959.
This meeting was in conjunction with the
Centennial Celebrations of Colbome Lodge, No.
91.
VISITATIONS TO OTHER GRAND
JURISDICTIONS
It was quite impossible to accept all invitations
that were received. The fact that we were invited
to so many is an indication of the high regard in
which we are held by our sister Grand I/odges.
Several outstanding Masonic events were held this
year and it was possible for us to be represented at
some. I list those at which we were able to have
representatives ;
The Grand Lodge of California, the dedication of
the magnificent Memorial Building, September
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29th, 1958. Attended by the Grand Master and
the Grand Seci^tary.
The Grand Lodge of Ohio, Sesqui-Centennial, Oct-
ober 9th, 1958. Attended by the Grand Master
and the Grand Secretary.
The Grand Lodge of HKnois, October 9th, 1958. At-
tended by M. W. Bro. Joseph A. Heani, Past
Grand Master.
The Grand Lodge of Maryland, November 17, 1958.
Attended by the Grand Master.
The Grand Lodge of Washington, December 6th,
1958. Attended by M.W. Bro. W. L. Widght,
P.G.M.
The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, December 27th,
1958. Attended by the Grand Master.
The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, 225th Anni-
versary, December 29th, 1958. Attended by
the Grand IMaster and the Grand Secretaiy.
The Grand Lodge of North Carolina, Apijl 21st,
1959. Attended by the Grand Master.
The Grand Lodge of South Carolina, April 24th,
1959. Attended by the Grand Master.
The Grand Chapter of Roval Arch Masons, April
28th, 1959. Attended by the Grand Master
and the Gi'and Secretaiy.
The Grand Lodge of New York, May 4th, 1959.
Attended by the Grand Master.
The Grand Lodge of Indiana, May 19th, 1959. At-
tended by the Grand Master and the Grand
Secretaiy.
Tlie Grand Lodge of Michigan, May 26th, 1959. At-
tended by the Grand Master and the Grand
Senior Warden.
The Grand Lodge of Quebec, June 4th, 1959. At-
tended by M.W. Bto. Joseph A. Hearn, Past
Grand Master.
The Grand Lodge of Alberta, June lOth, 1959. At-
tended by the Grand Master.
The Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan, June 17th, 1959.
Attended by R.W. Bro. C. M. Pitts, Deputy
Grand Master.
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The Grand Lodg-e of British Columbia, June 18th,
1959. Attended bj^ the Grand Master.
HONORARY RANK
It is a rare occasion for honorary rank to be
conferred on any in our Grand Lodge. According-
to the records this has not happened to any of our
own members since 1925. For many years the
late V.W. Bro. Ernest B. Thompson had acted as the
Chairman of our Scrutineers and V.W. Bro. James
W. Hamilton has acted as the Chairman of the Com-
mittee on Credentials. All in Grand Lodge are fully
aware of the wonderful contribution they have made
to the Craft in the days that are past. It is with
sincere regret that I did not make this recommend-
ation one year ago. However, life contains too
many of those regrets. I would now recommend
that the honorary rank of Past Grand Senior
Warden be conferred on our late Very Worshipful
Brother Ernest B. Thompson, posthumously; and
that the honorary rank of Past Grand Senior Warden
be conferred on Very Worshipful Brother James W.
Hamilton in recognition of valuable services render-
ed to this Grand Lodge.
GRAND MASTER'S BANQUET
A session of Grand Lodge would not be com-
plete without the Grand Master's Banquet. This
year R.W. Brother. Dr. E. Robert Chable is our guest
speaker. He is an outstanding orator and a de-
voted Mason. I am sure he will bring us a real
inspirational message. I am indebted to Most
Worishipful Brother J. A. Heam the Chairaian of
the Committee on Arrang-ements and to M. Wor.
Bro. Maher, R. Wor. Bix). Dixon and R. W. Bro,
Bailey who have so ably assisted in making the
arrangements for this banquet.
MASONIC COURTESIES
During the year I have had many kindnesses
shown me by the Brethren everywhere I travelled.
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I wish to axjknowledg-e them and pass on my sincere
thanks to the Masons I have met and sei'ved. Many
Lodg^es have done me the honour of conferaing hon-
orary membership on me. I am deeply grateful for
these expressions of your confidence and respect. I
isihall try to show my appreciation for your kindness.
It has been a g^reat privilege to serve as your Grand
Master and I thank you for the consideration and
encouragement I received as I tried to do the job.
CONCLUSION
As the words go on the pages I can almost see
the end of a term of office that has had many rich
and rewarding experiences. I want to express my
thanks to all who have assisted me in canying out
my duties and responsibilities. To the Past Grand
Masters and the Deputy Grand Master I can only
say a sincere "THANK YOU" for ready help and
assistance at all times. Tlie Craft owes you much
and I hope to find a place among- your numbers
about thirty-eig*ht hours from now. No Grand
Master was better served by his District Deputy
Grand Masters than I have been for the last two
years. You will notice that this report contains
no comments on discipline. I am sure that, in
itself, is significant of the good work that is being
done by our officers in the Districts. I am more
than happy with the assistance that the appointed
officers of Grand Lodge have given to Masonry.
I thank you for your help and I hope you derived
much pleasure from the opportunities you have had
to sei've Masoniw this year.
I want to pass on a special word of appreciation
to the members of the Board of General Puiposes
and particularly the Chairmen of the Committees.
The Grand Master gets an opportunity to know how
lucky he is whe^n he visits Grand Lodges where no
Board exists. Grand Lodge is much indebted to
you for the use of your talents and administrative
abilities which you give so freely to Masonry.
It is not a complete repoit without the com-
mendations which are due the Grand Secretary and
60 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
his office staff. I want to thank the Grand Secre-
tary for making the load as light as possible. May
you and youi: staff be long spared to carry on j^our
work. My personal wish is that before next ses-
sion rolls around you will be housed in the new Grand
Lodge Offices. I am reasonably certain that that
will be true.
Thus we wind up the administration term of the
forty-eighth Grand Master. I have tried to give
you my best effort and I thank you for the privilege
of serving you. May I close with this Masonic
Benediction :
"May no strife disturb thy days, nor sorrow
distuiib thy nights, and may the pillow of peace kiss
thy cheek, and the pleasures of imagination attend
thy dreams; and when length of years hath made
thee tired of earthly joys, and the curtains of death
close around the scene of thy existence, may the
angels of God attend thy bed and take care that
the expiring lamp of life shall not receive even one
rude blast to hasten its extinction; and finahy may
the blessing of God wash thee free from all impur-
ities and prepa-re thee to enter into the land of
everlasting happiness."
Most cordially and fraternally,
HARRY L. MARTYN,
Grand Master.
APPENDIX A
Dedications
The following lodge rooms have been dedicated :
The new Masonic Temple at Wallaceburg on Sept-
ember 13th, 1958, by M.W. Bro. H. L. Mai-tyn,
Grand Master.
Excelsior Lodge, No. 142, Morrishurg, on the 17th of
October, 1958, by R.W. Bro. C. M. Pitts, Deputy
Grand Master.
Thistle Lodge, No. 34, Amherstburg, on the 24th
of April, 1959, by R.W. Bro. B. B. Foster,
P.D.D.G.M.
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King- Edwai-d Lodge, No. 488, Harrow, on the 25tli
of April, 1959, by R.W. Bro. J. A. Irvine, Past
Grand Senior Waixien.
Cobden Lodge, No. 459, Cobden, and unveiling of the
corner stone, on the 8th of May, 1959, by R.W.
Bio. C. M. Pitts, Deputy Grand IVIaster.
Wales Lodge, No. 458. Long Sault, on the 9th of
IVIay, 1959, by M.W. Bro. H. L. Martyn, Grand
Master.
Musko'ka Lodge, No. 360. Bracebridge, on the 23rd
of May, 1959, by M.W. Bro. H. L. Martyn, Grand
Master.
Richmond Lodge, No. 23. Richmond Hill, on the 1st
of June, 1959, by M.W. Bro. H. L. ]\Iartyn,
Grand Master.
Markham Union Lodge, No. 87, Markham, on the
5th of June, 1959, by R.W. Bro. John R.
Rumball, Past Grand Senior Warden.
LODGES CONSTITUTED AND CONSECRATED
Baldoon Lodge, No. 694. Wallaceburg, on the 13th of
September, 1958, by M.W. Bro. H. L. Martyn,
Grand Master.
Friendship Lodge, No. 691. Copper Cliff, on the 20th
of September, 1958, bv M.W. Bro. W. L. Wright,
P.G.M.
East Gate Lodge, No. 693. Agincourt, on the 26th of
September, 1958, by M.W. Bro. Joseph A. Heam,
P.G.M.
Tliomas Hamilton Simpson Lodge, No. 692. Stoney
Creek, on the 10th of October, 1958, bv M.W.
Bro. T. H. Simpson, P.G.M.
Pai'kwood Lodge. No. 695, Oshawa, on the 22nd of
Octo'ber, 1958, by M.W. Bix). H. L. Maityn,
Grand Master.
LODGES INSTITUTED
Harry L. Martvn Lodge, U.D., Toronto. September
29th, 1958, by R.W. Bro. H. F. Nomian. D.D.G.M.
Grantham Lodge, U.D., Port Dalhousie. on September
29th, 1958, by M.W. Bro. W. J. Dunlop, P.G.M.
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Elliot Lake Lodge, U.D., Elliot Lake, on February
11th, 1959, by R.W. Bro. F. H. Pearse, D.D.G.M.
Bethel Lodge, U.D.. Sudbury, on Febmary 13th, 1959,
by R.W. Bro. F. H. Pearse, D.D.G.M.
Corinthian Lodge, U.D., Kintore, on March 17th,
1959, by R.W. Bro. W. A. Chesney, D.D.G.M.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE ON THE
GRAND MASTER S ADDRESS
At the conclusion of the Address it was moved
by M.W. Bro. T. H. Simpson, seconded by M.W. Bro.
N, C. Hart, and carried: That a committee com-
posed of all the Past Grand Masters present, with
M.W. Bro. W. J. Dunlop as Chairaian, consider and
repoit to Grand Lodge on the Grand Master's Ad-
dress. The motion was put by the Deputy Grand
Master,
REPORT OF THE COIMMITTEE ON THE
GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS
To the Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F, &
A.M. of Canada in the Pro\dnce of Ontario.
The Brethren ^^•ill observe that this Report is not
addressed to the Grand Master, the reason being that Grand
Lodge is now to decide, by adoption or non-adoption of your
Committee's Report, whether the iiilings, decisions, and
recommendations reported or made by the Grand Master
in his Address are to be confirmed, approved, and adopted
or not. When you return home, you will read the Address
carefully, at your leisure, and you will enjoy reading it
because it is a detailed report of a year's activities written
by one who is an expert and experienced administrator. No
theorist is our Gi-and Master but a practical and an efficient
Grand Lodge Officer.
You have heard him read his eloquent tribute to two
distinguished Freemasons who, after rendering excellent
service over a great many years, passed to the Grand
Lodge Above in March last. Your Committee recommends
that, complying with his request, past rank be conferred on
the three brethren whom he appointed Grand Stewards
during the year.
Your Committee approves, of course, of the charitable
donations made under the Grand Master's authority and
includes in this approval the recent donation of One Thousand
Dollai-s to the Lanark Relief Fund. Undobtedlv Grand
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 63
Lodge will take Evergi^en Lodge No. 209 under its protecting
wing.
Is it not remarkable that, for various good reasons, no
fewer than nineteen brethren were unable to preside over
their Lodges for the full twelve months required to entitle
them to rank as Past Master? We concur in the Grand
Master's recommendations that Grand Lodge admit them to
that rank. How gratifying it is to hear that during the
year there were no incidents requiring disciplinaiy action!
Perhaps we should present the Grand Master, symbolically
at least, with a pair of white gloves!
To the noble thirteen Lodges that have been recognized
as being of the full age of one hundred yeai-s, your Com-
mittee extends its congratulations and commends the Grand
Master for his action in giving them pennission to wear
gold braid. The Grand Master was present at the Centen-
nial Celebrations of three Lodges; eight Grand Represent-
atives were appointed; five new Lodges were instituted;
five Lodges were constituted and consecrated; and nine new
lodge premises were dedicated. Truly a year of activity, a
year of expansion.
But when you read the list of Visitations you will be
amazed, as the members of your Committee have been, that
the Grand Master could travel so widely without apparent
exhaustion. It would seem that he has made an all-time
record as a traveller.
Your Committee concurs in the Grand Master's recom-
mendation that honorary past rank as Grand Senior Warden
be conferred on V.W. Bro. James W. Hamilton and posthu-
mously on the late V.W. Bro. E. B. Thompson. In each
case this honour has been well desen-ed, well earned, well
merited.
You have heard, and you will wish to read, the eloquent
and inspiring Introduction and the equally mo\ing Con-
clusion to the Address. As Most Worshipful Brother Harry
L. Martyn completes his two-year term of office, he caiTies
with him your Committee's cordial congratulations on the
great success he has achieved and its best wishes for many
years of good health in which to ser\'e Grand Lodge as a
Past Grand Master. All he has reported in his Address
is hereby confirmed and validated by Grand Lodge.
With the highest regard, esteem, and affection for the
Grand Master, this Report is respectfully submitted to Grand
Lodge.
Frank A. Copus, J. A. McRae, C. S. Hamilton. T. H.
Simpson, J. P. Maher. N. C. Hart, J. A. Heam, W. L. Wright,
and W. J. Dunlop, Chairman.
On motion o-f M.W. Bro. W. J. Dunlop, seconded
by M.W. Bro. F. A. Copus, the report was received
and adopted.
64 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
LETTERS OF REGRET
The Grand Secretary advised that several let-
ters and communications had been I'eceived from
Grand Masters, distinguished brethren and Grand
Lodges extending mast cordial frajternal greetings
and best wishes and expressing regi^et that they
were unable to be present or I'epresented.
RECEPTION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
As the Grand Secretary called the roll of Grand
Representatives of ether Grand Lodges those who
were present stood up and were welcomed by the
Grand Master. Grand Honours were then given
under the direction of the Grand Director of Cere-
monies,
AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the ]\Iost Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers
and Members of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M.
of Canada, in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
I beg to report having completed the continuous
monthly audit of the accounts of the Grand Treas-
urer and of the Grand Secretary for the year ended
31st, j\Iay, 1959, and I have verified the statemejits
submitted by the Grand Treasurer showing the Re-
ceipts and Disbursements of the General and the
Combined Memorial and Semi-Centennial Funds for
the year ended 31st May, 1959.
The Investment Securities of the General, Mem-
orial and Semi-Centeinnial Funds, as set out in the
respective Schedules accompanying the Grand Treas-
urer's Report, were produced by the Canada Perm-
anent Ti:ust Company for my inspection, I found
them in order.
I wish to extend my appreciation to the Grand
Treasurer's Clerk and to the staff at the Office of
the Grand Secretary for their co-opeiration during
the audit procedure.
All of which is fraternally submitted.
H. FRANK VIGEON, C.A.,
Auditor.
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 65
GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT
To the Most Worshipful the Grand i\Iaster, Officers
and Members of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M.
of Canada, in the Province of Ontario,
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren :
It is my pleasure and my privilege to submit
my Annual Report on the finances of Grand Lodge
as shown in our books for the twelve-month period
which ended on May 31st, 1959. The picture is a
bright one. Tlie total amount of the financial
resources of Grand Lodge has been increased, under
careful and expert management, by $27,104.20. This
is, I suggest, a satisfactoiy increase — not as large
as a year ago, but still good. For this situation
our gi'atitude is due to the Grand Secretary, who is
a careful general manager, to the Chairman of the
Grand Lodge Committee on Audit and Finance,
whose guidance is always cheerfully given, to our ex-
perienced Auditor, whose watchful eye misses noth-
ing at all, and to the Grand Treasurer's Clerk who
keeps the books always in perfect order.
It would be a monotonous experience for you
and for me if I were to read to you every detail of
Receipts and Disbursements and no one could remem-
ber them if they were read aJoud ; but I must depend
on you to examine carefully, when you have time
and opportunity, the financial statements w^hich you
will find in the preliminary Proceedings and, later,
in the complete Proceedings. You will find, for
example, that Grand Lodge now has a backlog, in in-
vestments and in cash, of $1,334,983.43; and you ^^ill
observe that grants for benevolence, made from the
General Fund, amounted to $59,699.75 and that from
the Combined l^.Iemorial and Semi-Centennial Funds,
the sum granted was $19,370.00. This total
($79,069.75) for the relief of our Masonic dependents
is slightly lower than last year's $84,977.00, but you
may be assured that no desei-ving man, woman, or
child was neglected in the slightest degi'ee by our
kindly and ^\^se Supervisor of Benevolence for whose
excellent sei*vice we are all gi'ateful. It must not
66 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
be f org-otten that our constituent Lodges contribute,
in gieneial, almost as much for benevolence as does
Grand Lodg-e. You will notice, among investments,
the purchase of $85,000 of debentures of Masonic
Holdings Coi-poration which I may call a subsidiary
of Grand Lodge, org-anized for the purpose of financ-
ing the construction and equipment of new Grand
Lodge offices in Hamilton. It is expected that these
debentures will pay five per cent interest. Of
course we pr.opose to invest in more of these same
debentures.
You will all approve the donations made, by
authority of the Grand jMaster, as follows :
Ontario Society for Crippled Children $ 1,000.00
Ontario Society for Retarded Children 500.00
Boy Scouts' Association, Ontario 500.00
Girl Guides' Association, Ontario 500.00
Canadian Cancer Society 500.00
Salvation Army 500.00
To the Masonic Relief Association of the United
States and Canada the sum of $463.50 was contiri-
buted.
Now may I set out, in full detail, the financial
statements of the three Funds.
GENERAL FUND
RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
For the Year Ended 31st May, 1959
RECEIPTS:
Cash on hand and in Bank, 1st June, 1958 $ 17,494.91
Cheques cancelled issued previous years 350.00
Refunds: 17,844.91
Canadian Conference
Tmst Fund $ 1,500.00
Benevolent Grants 1,427.25
G.L. Meeting 1958,
Expenses 77.75
$ 3,005.00
Dues, Fees, etc 162,241.75
Interest on Investments 31,081.97
Donations 89.00
196,417.72
Investments matured or sold,
Par Value $48,000 48,390.00 244,807.72
262,652.63
TORONTO. ONTARIO. 1959
DISBURSEMENTS:
Salaries:
Grand Secretary $ 10,012.60
Clerical, G.S. Office 12,590.40
Super\-isor of Benevolence 6,612.60
Grand Treasurer's Clerk 800.00
-$ 30,015.60
Office:
Rent $ 1,647.49
Light and Caretaking 566.64
Printing, Stationery and
Supplies 2,207.75
Postage 1,660.92
Bank Collecting Charges 1.60
Express, Telephone and
Telegraph 595.98
Furniture and Equipment 371.07
7,051.45
Canada Permanent Trust Co., Fees and
Disbursements 544.74
Premiums, Fidelity Bonds and
Insurance 15,909.70
Auditor 1,200.00
Sx>ecial Printing for re-sale to Lodges 3,358.58
Engrossing Warrants 50.00
G.M. Allowance $1,500, Stenographer
$300 1,800.00
D.G.M. Allowance $670, Postage $30 700.00
G. T. Clerk, Postage 50.00
G.S. Travelling Expenses 239.75
Supervisor of Benevolence, Expenses .... 717.30
Representatives to other Grand Lodges,
Expenses 3,778.01
Expenses Grand East, Conferences, etc. 541.15
Special Expenses, Committees, etc 86.75
Reviewer of Fraternal Correspondence
and writing same 600.00
Dedication Expenses 562.30
Conference Fee, Washington, etc 1,167.40
Masonic Relief, U.S.A. and Canada .... 463.50
Librarian Honorarium $750. Expenses
$309.81 1,059.81
Masonic Education 37.40
Masonic Research 200.00
Floral Tributes 85.75
Veterans' Medals (50-year Jewels) .... 2,113.24
Meritorious Ser\'ice Medals 39.55
Eetiring Allowance. W. J. Attig 2,440.00
Allowance to Mrs. W. M. Logan 300.00
CM. Portrait and 2 Frames 1,046.00
Eegalia Bags 330.00
68 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
G.L. Bulletin, Costs 5,609.39
Canadian Conference, Trust Fund
$5,500, Expenses $175.52 5,675.52
87,772.89 262,652.63
Donations:
Ontario Society for
Crippled Children 1,000.00
Ontario Society for
Retarded Children 500.00
Boy Scouts' Association,
Ontario 500.00
Girl Guides' Association
Ontario 500.00
Canadian Cancer Society 500.00
Salvation Army 500.00
3,500.00
G.L. Meeting 1958, Expenses 12,163.25
G.L. Meeting 1958,
Proceedings 6,841.42
G.L. Meeting 1959, Expenses 1,135.24
20,139.91
111.412.80
Benevolent Grants 59,699.75
171,112.55
Funds Invested: Masonic Holdings Corp.
Par Value $85,000, Cost ....$ 85,000.00
Less advanced 1958 22.09
84,977.91 256,090.46
Cash on hand and in Bank, 31st May. 1959 —
On hand $ 400.00
On deposit in Bank 6,162.17
6,562.17
GENERAL FUND
INVESTMENT ACCOUNT — AT PAR VALUES
Schedule. 1st June 1958 $761,500.00
Matured or sold during year —
Toronto Harbour Commission, 2V^%
1958 $ 1,000.00
Canada Permanent Mortgage Co.,
5%, 1958 5,000.00
Province of Ontario, 4%, 1961 20,000.00
Hydro Electric Power Commission
5% 1977 22,000.00
48,000.00
$713,500.00
TORONTO. ONTARIO, 1959 69^
Purchased —
Masonic Holdings Series A Debentures, 5%,
due 1st June. 1968 85.000.00
Schedule, 31st May, 1959 $798,500^00
COMBINED MEMORIAL AND SEMI-CENTENNIAL
FUNDS
RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
For the Year Ended 31st May, 1959
RECEIPTS:
Balance in Bank, 1st June 1958 $ 7,008.44
Add: Cheques cancelled issued previous years 670.00'
7,678.44
Donations:
Dr. Molson Cain $ 15.00
Masonic Secretary's Association 36.21
Ottawa reception to G.M 58.62
109.83
Interest from Investments 20,032.93
20,142.76-
Investments Matured or sold: Par Value, $1,090.29
Toronto Harbour Commission, 2^/2%,
1958 $ 1/)00.00
District North Vancouver, Instalment 90.29
1,090.29 '
28,911.49-
DISBURSEMENTS:
Canada Permanent Trust Co., Fees and
Disbursements $ 405.82
Benevolent Grants 19,370.00
19,775.82
9 135.67
Balance in Bank 31st May 1959:
Memorial Fund $ 9,035.67
Semi-Centennial Fund 100.00
$ 9,135.67
COMBINED MEMORIAL AND SEMI-CENTENNIAL
FUNDS
INVESTMENT ACCOUNT — AT PAR VALUES
Schedule. 1st June 1958 $521,875.88
Matured during year:
Toronto Harbour Commission, 2%%,
1958 1,000.00
North Vancouver, Instalment 90.29
1,090.29
Schedule, 31st May 1959 $520,785.5^
70 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
SUMMARY OF RESOURCES
As at 31st May 1959 Compared with Previous Year
Im vestments at Par Value:
1959 1958
General Fund $ 798,500.00 $ 761,500.00
Memorial Fund 505,051.24 506,051.24
Semi-Gentennial Fund 15,734.35 15,824.64
$ 1,319,285.59 $ 1,283,375.88
Cash on hand and in Bank:
General Fund Bank Balance ....$ 6,162.17 $ 17,094.91
Memorial Fund Bank Balance .... 9,035.67 6,908.44
Semi-Centennial Fund Bank
Balance 100.00 100.00
General Fund Cash on hand .... 400.00 400.00
$ 15,697.84 $ 24,503.35
Total all Resources $ 1,334,983.43 $ 1,307,879.23
You will be interested, I know, in the Schedules
of Investments in the General Fund and in the Com-
bined Memorial and Semi-Centennial Funds and may
I remind you that the values set out in each case
-are the par values of the securities. The Canada
Permanent Trust Company has furnished and has
certified the lists from which the Schedules have
beem prepared and the Auditor has personally veri-
fied these lists.
So closes, brethren, this chapter in the financial
history of our Grand Lodge which, under the blessing
of the Great Architect of the Universe, continues
to flourish and to cai'iy on its incalculable service to
its members and to humanity in general.
All of which is respectfully and fraternally
submitted.
W. J. DUNLOP,
Grand Treasurer.
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959
GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. OF CANADA
IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO
GENERAL FUND
Schedule of Investments, 31st May. 1959
71
% Due Par Value
Government of Canada 3% 1978 $ 89,000.00
Province of Ontario 3 1965 16,000.00
Province of Ontario 2% 1969 15,000.00
Province of Ontario 4 1972 5,000.00
Province of Ontario 4 1968 30,500.00
Province of Ontario 4^ 1974 44,000.00
Province of Oiiferio 41/2 1976 45,000.00
The Hvdro-Electric Pow. Com. Ont. 3 1965 20,000.00
The Hvdro-Electric Pow. Com. Ont. 4 1967 10,000.00
The Hydro-Electric Pow. Com. Ont. 4 1968 41,000.00
The Hydro-Electric Pow. Com. Ont. ^^i 1967 5,000.00
The Hydro-Electric Pow Com. Ont. 4V4 1967 8,000.00
The Hydro-Electric Pow. Com. Ont. 3^2 1979 30,000.00
The Hydro-Electric Pow. Com. Ont. 4 1976 20,000.00
The Hydro-Electric Pow. Com. Ont. ^Vz 1974 60,000.00
The Hvdro-Electric Pow. Com. Ont. 5 1977 20,000.00
Metropolitan Toronto 3Vo 1970 88,000.00
Metropolitan Toronto 3^2 1971 12.000.00
Metropolitan Toronto 3^/4 1973 2,000.00
Metropolitan Toronto ....: 3% 1974 3,000.00
Metropolitan Toronto 3% 1975 10,000.00
Metropolitan Toronto 4V2 1976 13,000.00
Metropolitan Toronto 5 1977 1,000.00
The Governors of the Univ. Toronto 3 1970 25,000.00
The Toronto Harbour Commiss 21/2 1959/62 4,000.00
City of Hamilton 3% 1971 12.000.00
City of Hamilton 3% 1972 13,000.00
City of Hamilton 3% 1973 13,000.00
City of Hamilton 3% 1974 12,000.0^
City of Windsor, Debenture 3y2 1973 11,000.00
Township of Sandwich East 2 1985 4,000.00
Canada Permanent Mortgage Corp.,
Debenture Z'^h. I960 10,000.00
Canada Permanent Mortgage Corp.,
Debenture ZVz 19G0 10,000.00
The Victoria and Grey Trust Co.,
Guaranieed Investment Receipt 3% 1959 12,000.00
Masonic Holdings, Series A
Debentures 5 1968 85,000.00
Total Par Value $798,500.00
72 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. OF CANADA
IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO
COMBINED
MEMORIAL AND
FUNDS
SEMI-CENTENNIAL
Schedule of Investments 31st, May, 1959
PART ONE — MEMORIAL FUND
% Due Par Value
Government of Canada 3% 1978 $ 26,000.00
Province of Ontario 3 1965 18,000.00
Pn>vince of Ontario 2% 1969 3,000.00
Province of Ontario 3 1965 25,000.00
Province of Ontario 4 1961 15,000.00
Pro^-ince of Ontario 4 1972 22,000.00
Province of Ontario 4 1988 21,500.00
Province of Ontario 4^^ 1974 20,000.00
Pro^ince of Ontario AV2 1976 5,000.00
The Hydro-Electric Pow. Com. Ont. 2% 1971 5,000.00
The Hydro-Electric Pov/ Com. Ont. 3 1965 1,000.00
The Hydro-Electric Pow. Com. Ont. 3 1969 10,000.00
The Hydro-Electric Pow. Com. Ont. 4 1967 21,000.00
The Hydro-Electric Pow. Com. Ont. 4 1968 28,000.00
The Hydro-Electric Pow. Com. Ont. 4% 1967 59,000.00
The Hydro-Electric Pow. Com. Ont. 31/2 1979 30,000.00
The Hydro-Electric Pow. Com. Ont. 4M 1967 23,500.00
The Hydro-Electric Pow. Com. Ont. 5 1977 49,000.00
Metropolitan Toronto 31/2 1971 20,000.00
Metropolitan Toronto 5 1977 7,000.00
The Toronto Harbour Commiss 2y2 1959/62 4,000.00
City of Hamilton 3% 1970 6,000.00
City of Hamilton 3% 1974 3,000.00
City of Windsor, Debenture 31/2 1963 20,051.24
City of Windsor, Debenture 3V'2 1965 5,000.00
City of Saskatoon 5 1961 5,000.00
Canada Pemianent Mortgage Coit).,
Debenture 3^/2 1960 4,000.00
Canada Permanent Mortgage Corp.,
Debenture 3% 1960 25,000.00
The Victoria and Grey Trust Co.,
Guaranteed Investment Certificate 3% 1959 24,000.00
Total Par Value S505.051.24
TORONTO. ONTARIO, 1959 7$
GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. OF CANADA
IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO
COMBINED MEMORIAL AND SEMI-CENTENNNIAL
FUNDS
Schedule of Investments, 31st !May 1959
PART TWO — SEMI-CENTENNIAL FUND
% Due Par Value
District of North Vancouver 2% 1970 $ 1,255.08
City of Hamilton 5 1963 3,000.00
City of Windsor, Debenture 31/2 1963 1,000.00
City of Windsor. Debenture 31/2 1973 6,478.67
City of Windsor, Debenture 3^/2 1974 4,000.00
Total Par Value $ 15,734.35
Following- the reading of his Repoit the Grand
Treasurer advised the meeting that just recently
he had I'eceived a letter from the Canada Permanent
Trust Oompany. who were the Custodians of all of
our securities held in the General, Memorial and Semi-
centennial Funds, informing- him that they could,
no longer be responsible for the protection of these
seciu'ities, now in bearer foi'jn, against loss through
break-in or robbery. So that the securities would be
as fully pnotected as possible he had directed the
Company to have them fully registered as to princi-
pal and interest, as far as it was possible, in the
name of Giiand Lodge, He hoped that his action was
approved by the members. Theije was loud and
general applause.
Then on motion of the Deputy Grand Master,
seconded by M.W. Bro. Dunlop, the Report and the
Auditor's Repor-t were received and refen-ed to the
Committee on Audit and Finance.
74 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT
The Grand Secretary presented his report as
follows :
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers
and Members of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M.
of Canada, in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
I am very pleased to be pennitted to present rny
twenty-third annual report for the year ended May
31st, 1959, containing' the usual Summary of Receipts
from various sources placed in the General Fund;
Details of Receipts in the General Fund and Ledger
Balances as :at May 31st, 1959; a Summary of Re-
ceipts for the year; Details of the Returns of Lodges
as at May 31st, 1959; a summary of the Receipts
and Payments to the Grand Treasurer on account
of the Memorial and Semi-Centennial Funds; and a
Statement of the Receipts and Disbursements on
the Memorial and Semi-Centennial Funds Revenue
Account.
I have recorded, as an appendix to the Pro-
ceedings, the details of the Returns of the 608 war-
ranted Lodges as of December 31st, 1958.
For seventeen years, I have been able to report
a gain in membership, this year showing a net in-
crease of 840, the smallest since 1943. Our total
membership as of December Slst, 1958, has reached
an all-tim.e high of 135,464 and we have, as of today,
613 Lodges, of which five are under dispensation.
Numerically, we nov/ i-ank as the eleventh larg-est
Grand Lodge in the world.
Death took 2633 of our members during the
year, 203 more than last year. Resignations totalled
1024, just 61 more than a year ago. Suspensions
were up 18 to 864. But against such losses we
record 4,114 initiations, down 246 ; 1,011 affiliations,
down 59; and 240 restorations, up 33.
TORONTO, ONTAEIO. 1959 75
This year, as last year, we instituted five Lodges
and constituted and consecrated five, all of which
report the admission of many candidates of excellent
quality. Still more new Lodges are required as the
membership of so many of our Lodges is too large
and unwiddy.
We hope that by this time next year, we will
be in our new offices about which you will hear
more from M.W. Bro. Heam.
Recapitulation — December 31st, 1958
Membership, December 31st, 1957 134,624
Initiated 4,114
Passed 4,038
Raised 4,081
Affiliated 1,011
Reinstated 240
139,989
Deaths 2,633
Resignations 1,024
Suspensions 864
Adjustments 4 4,525
Membership, December 31st, 1958 135,464
Number of active warranted Lodges 608
Lodges under dispensation, June 30th, 1959 5
Total number of Lodges, June 30th, 1959 . . 613
As of Initi- Affili- Suspen- Member-
Dec. Slst ations ations sions ship Gain
1944 4568 713 523 96171 3122
1945 4862 755 393 99509 3238
1946 6244 892 393 104400 4891
1947 6139 1115 385 109008 4608
1948 5620 1021 529 112781 3773
1949 5776 1060 451 116786 4005
1950 5464 1083 597 120136 3350
1951 5199 1005 631 123058 2922
76 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL GOMMUNIGATION
1952
5130
1055
662
125596
2538
1953
5205
1076
770
128352
2756
1954
4629
879
794
130177
1825
1955
4551
1096
780
131992
1815
1956
4542
926
809
133398
1406
1957 4360 1070 846 134624 1226
1958 4114 1011 864 135464 840
FIFTY-YEAR MEDALS
This yeai; 336 members have quahfied for and
have received a Veteran Jubilee Medal (50 years a
JVEason), and 12 Past Masters have received a Long
Service Medal (50 years a Past Master).
SIXTY- YEAR PINS
Doling the yeiar Sixty-Year Pins have been
issued to 23 of our members in recognition of sixty
years' service as a Mason, Since the adoption of
this pin 209 holders of our Veteran Jubilee Medal
^nd 13 holders of our Long Sei^vice Medal, of whom
4 have qualified this year, have received Sixty-Year
Pins to their respective medals.
FIFTY-YEAR BAR
A year ago, I was very pleased to report that
six of our veteran members had been awarded a bar
to their Long Service Medal to mark fifty years of
service as a Past District Deputy Grand Master.
No additional awards have been made but two of
these distinguished Craftsmen have passed to the
Grand Lodge Above, leaving —
R.W. Bro. A. J. Whitby, Granite Lodge, No, 352,
Parry Sound.
TORONTO, ONTARIO. 1959 77
R.W. Bro. J. E. Francis, Patterson Lodge, No,
265, Tliornhill.
R.W. Bro. R. A. Willmott, Beaver Lodge, No, 83,
Strathroy.
R.W. Bro. A. M. Fulton, Faithful Brethren
Lodge, No. 77, Lindsay.
To them again, we extend our warmest con-
gratulations and our very best wishes.
WILLIAM MERCER WILSON MEDAL
Since our last Annual Communication six mem-
bers have been awarded the William Mercer Wilson
Medal for Meritorious Service:
Bro. R.W. Davies, Stratford Lodge, No. 332,
Stratford.
Bro. L. E. Ede, Minden Lodg«, No. 253, Kingston.
Bro. H. Gooding, Ohaudiere Lodge, No. 264,
Ottawa.
Bro. J. Liddell, Windsor! Lodge, No. 403, Windsor.
Bro. R. Tait, Connaught Lodge, No. 501,
Toronto.
In all 54 members have been awarded this dis-
tinguished Medal since it was adopted in 1945.
78 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Details of Receipts of Grand Lodge on General
Account and Ledger Balances, Year
Ended May 31st, 1959
No. Name of Lodge
2 Niagara
3 Ancient St. John's.
5 Sussex. -— .
6 Barton.
7 Union.
9 Union.
10 Norfolk.._.
11 Moira
14 True Britons—
15 St. George's
16 St. Andrew's
17 St. John's.
18 Prince Ed\var(
20 St. John's...
21aSt. John's
22 King Solomon's
23 Richmond
24 St. Francis
25 Ionic
26 Ontario
27 Strict Obsei*\'ance..
28 Mount Zion
29 United
30 Composite-
31 Jerusalem.
32 Amitv
33 Maitland
34 Thistle
35 St. John's
37 King Hiram
38 Trent
39 Mount Zion
40 St. John's
41 St. George's
42 St. George's
43 King: Solomon's
44 St. Thomas
45 Brant
46 Wellington
47 Great Western
48 Madoc
50 Consecon.
52 Dalhousie.
54 Vaughan —
55 Merrickville
56 Victoria
Location Amount
Niagara
Kingston
Brockville
Hamilton
Grimsby
Napanee
Simcoe
.Belle\"ille -...-
.Perth
•St. Catharines
Toronto
Cobourg
Picton -
'London -....-»
-Vankleek Hill
-Toronto
-Richmond Hill
-Smith's Falls
-Toronto
-Port Hope ......
-Haniilton
-Kemntville -.
-Brighton
.- Whitby -
-F.owmanville -.
_Dunnviile -
-.Goderich
-..A niherstburg _
-Cayuga
-Ingersoll
-Trenton
^Brooklin
-Hamilton
-Kingsville
-London
-Woodstock —
-.St. Thomas _.
-Brantford
~ Chatham
..Windsor
„Madoc
Consecon
Ottawa
Maple
Merrickville .
Samia
313.65
374.80
501.20
359.54
291.60
276.20
558.30
591.75
279.05
373.05
427.88
413.75
410.10
559.05
115.89
417.11
318.44
465.70
251.15
282.37
558.89
145.10
246.23
257.89
286.65
338.70
247.28
296.23
187.82
. 249.85
312.30
175.55
578.97
392.70
649.15
443.10
329.00
452.00
449.10
708.00
224.25
145.70
465.00
140.97
. 124.85
435.42
Balance
Dr. Or.
10.40
8.50
2.00
15.72
5.95
1.10
24.04
1.26
3.00
10.65
10.11
12.20
4.50
6.78
11.49
3.13
4.05
10.20
1.00
1.00
4.52
11.70
1.00
14.72
6.95
6.36
6.50
1.00
12.50
10.75
1.00
17.45
1.68
1.00
i.ia
•la
2.00
2.75
.20
TORONTO. ONTARIO, 1959
19
No. Name of Lodge
57 Harmony
58 Doric
61 Acacia....
62 St. Andrew'
63 St. John's
64 Kilwinning..
65 Rehoboam....
€6
68
'69
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
81
82
83
R4
Durh am _ _..
St. John's _
S t i rl i n g
Alma _
St. James
St. James _....
St. Jolm's
Oxford -
Faithful Brethren.
King Hiram
Simcoe
St. Jolm's
St. John's
Beaver
Clinton
85 Rising Sun
86 Wilson
S7 Mavkham Union-..
88 St. George's
90 Manito
01 r-olhome
92 Cataraqui
^3 Northern Light
94 St. Mark's
■96 Corinthian
97 Sharon
98 True Blue
99 Tuscan
100 Vallev
1.01 Corinthian
103 Maple Leaf.
104 St. John's
105 St. Mark's
106 Burford
107 St. Paul's -
108 Blenheim
109 Albion
110 Central
113 Wilson
114 Hope
115 Ivy
116 Cassia.
118 Union
119 Maple Leaf™
Location
Binbrook
.Ottawa „
.Hamilton
.-Caledonia
-Carleton Place ...
-London
- Toronto —
...Newcastle ~
-Ingersoll —
-Stirling
.- Gait
-St. Marys
- South Augusta
..Toronto
....Woodstock
...Lindsay
..Tillsonburg
—Bradford _
-Mount Brydges.-
—Paris
—Strathroy -.
-Clinton
..- Athens _,
—Toronto
— Markham
—Owen Sound
—Collingwood •••••
..«Colborne .—
—Kingston -
.—Kincardine
—Port Stanley
...Barrie
„Oneensville
...Bolton -
...Newmarket
....Dundas
..-Peterborough ..
...St. Catharines -
.„.Nor\vich
.-Niagara Falls ..
>« Burford
.— Tiambeth
Princeton
Harrowsmith ..
Prescott
— .Waterford
Port Hone
.Beamsville
.Thedford ...-.
Schomberg
,Bath
Amount
. 129.35
. 519.40
„ 676.47
. 206.85
,. 229.43
.. 702.10
,. 602.37
. 132.55
.. 252.90
_ 217.69
.. 300.40
„ 265.40
171.05
232.05
454.05
352.62
458.00
191.15
120.37
194.95
195.73
265.10
124.80
238.05
209.06
241.05
308.85
184.20
362.50
272.58
160.10
400.35
176.80
147.70
, 285.22
442.07
541.09
582.20
245.65
344.00
, 178.45
.. 264.10
129.42
, 252.30
, 180.75
. 246.45
, 221.25
, 316.92
. 132.80
. 154.25
. 155.75
Balance
Dr. Cr.
3.10
3.80
5.10
1.00
22.75
3.00
3.25
2.60
1.00
13.25
8.78
1.00
14.75
.28
14.40
2.51
1.00
5.65
610
5.10
8..50
7.10
.60
1.00
11.20
1.00
8.50
3.55
12.80
4.25
15.75
15.27
4.00
6.10
3.00
2.00
7.10
10.65
10.20
1.10
.55
13.65
12.20
.55
.55
1.55
.55
1.00
80
GRAIST) LODGE OF CAN.\DA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
No. Name of Lodge
Location Amount
Balance
Dr. Cr.
120 Warren Fingal 95.05
121 Doric Brantford 559.70
122 Renfrew Renfrew 223.55
123 Belleville-— ———Belleville 465.75
125 Cornwall Cornwall 562.36
126 Golden Rule Campbellford „.... 284.70
127 Franck Frankford -..™ 283.10
128 Pembroke Pembroke 325.72
129 Rising Sun. Aurora 228.20
131 St. Lawrence Southampton _.... 117.05
133 Lebanon Forest Exeter - 240.80
135 St. Clair. Milton 257.40
136 Richardson Stouffville 196.30
137 Pythagoras Meaford 159.53
139 Lebanon Oshawa 421.05
140 Malahide Avimer 256.30
141 Tudor. Mitchell _..., .„ 189.15
142 Excelsior Morrisburg 243.25
143 Friendly Brothers'.Iroquois 109.20
144 Tecumseh Stratford 432.77
145 J.B. Hall._ Millbrook 132.15
146 Prince of Wales Newburgh 68.65
147 Mississippi Almonte - 220.35
148 Civil Service Ottawa 276.50
149 Erie Port Dover 261.30
151 Grand River Kitchener 458.27
153 Bums Wyoming „ 165.50
154 Trving Lucan 168.95
155 Peterborough Peterborough — 530.95
156 York. Toronto „. 466.10
157 Simpson Newboro 124.77
158 Alexandra. Oil Springs 106.10
159 Goodwood Richmond 106.55
161 Percv Wark\vorth 237.20
162 Forest Wroxeter 147.30
1G4 Star in the East Wellington 165.05
165 Burlington Burlington 570.30
■ie,e^ Wentworth Stonev Creek 532.90
168 Merritt Welland 314.00
169 Macnab Port Colborne ... 336.20
170 Britannia. Seaforth 197.20
171 Prince of Wales lona Station 95.20
172 Ayr. Ayr 90.25
174 Walsingham Port Rowan — 161.25
177 The Builders Ottawa 370.03
178 Plattsville Plattsville 106.08
180 Speed Guelph - 589.75
181 Oriental Port Burwell 114.70
184 Old Light Lucknow 234.40
185 Enniskillen. York ....„ 110.10
1.00
1.00
8.95
7.85
9.65
13.20
3.00
1.00
.45
6.10
7.40
1.00
5.62
2.10
21.25
1.00
5.10
1.00
1.50
13.72
1.00
9.22
10.20
3.55
.45
6.10
2.52
11.20
7.00
.45
1.00
.55
1.00
1.49
9.35
.65
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 81
Balance
No. Name of Lodge Location Amount Dr. Cr.
186 Plantagenet Riceville 74.65
190 Belmont Belmont 165.10 1.20
192 Orillia. Orillia - 550.20 11.90
193 Scotland Scotland 170.95 5.65
194 Petrolia _.... Petrolia - 183.01 1.10
195 Tuscan London 252.16 1.00
196 Madawaska. Aniprior 276.18 2.00
197 Saugeen — Walkerton - 167.15 .55
200 St. Alban's _... Mount Forest ... 414.35 1.00
201 Leeds Gananoque - 282.60 1.15
208 Irvine Elora 114.55 1.00
205 New Dominion New Hamburg ... 96.35
207 Lancaster. Lancaster 125.25 13.17
209 Evergreen - „ Lanark 114.80
209aSt. John's London ~ 796.15 1.90
215 Lake _ — Ameliasburg 150.35
216 Harris .....Orangeville 278.24 10.20
217 Frederick -Delhi - 217.07 1.20
218 Stevenson -Toronto 375.85 6.15
219 Credit ....- Georgetown 289.02 8.60
220 Zeredatha Uxb ridge 193.15 2.00
221 Mountain -~ Thorold - 259.60 10.50
222 Marmora -Marmora 126.00
223 Norwood Norwood - 121.09
224 Huron .....Hensall 149.55
225 Bernard -Listowel 365.55
228 Prince Arthur. Odessa 127.50 2.55
229 Ionic Brampton 456.10 14.25
230 Kerr -...Barrie -....» 390.40 10.75
231 Fidelity Ottawa 334.25 .55
232 Cameron - Dutton 166.80
233 Doric „ Parkhill 221.60 3.36
234 Beaver. Thornburv 135.20
235 Aldworth "Paislev 134.10 3.00
236 Manitoba „Cookstown 161.12
237 Vienna. ...Vienna 128.30
238 Havelock .Watford - 109.70 6.52
239 Tweed Tweed 172.55 1.85
242 Macoy Mallorvtown 101.20 1.10
243 St. George ^t. Georq-e 201.40 6.10
245 Tecumseh Thamesville 172.80 6.10
247 Ashlar - ...Toronto 206.86 12.88
249 Caledonian Midland 359.00 6.10
250 Thistle Embro 161.78
253 Minden - Kingston 488.75
254 Clifton Niagara Falls ... 450.51 13.56
255 Sydenham .Dre^fien 200.60 13.72
256 Farran-Ault Ingleside 152.65 1.65
257 Gait ...Calt 341.55 12.30
258 Guelph Gnelph 367.30 10.90
2.*>9 Springfield Springfield 270.85 1.10
82 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMtTNICATION
T.T -KT - T , Balance
No. Name of Lodge Location Amount Dr. Cr.
260 Washington Petiolia 201.35 6.20
261 Oak Branch Innerkip 137.80
262 Harriston Harriston 179.20 5.65
263 Forest .....Forest 134.10 3.85
264 Chaudiere Ottawa _ 321.05 14.72
265 Patterson Thornhill ._ 358.61 2.00
266 Northern Light Stavner 218.10 3.70
267 Parthenon Chatham 385.30 1.00
268 Verulam Bobcageon 140.71 1.00
269 Brougham Union Claremont 104.15 .55
270 Cedar. Oghawa 468.42 12.04
271 Wellington Erin _ 200.45
272 .Seymour Ancaster ~ 311.25 3.75
274 Kent Blenheim 284.50 3.00
276 Teeswater. Teeswater 110.50 1.00
277 Seymour. _ ....Port Dalhousie 315.97 13.41
279 New Hope ITei=;peler 141.60
282 Lome Glencoe 175,59 2.00
283 Eureka Belleville 460.70 8.55
284 St. John's ..Bnipsels 111.55
285 Seven Star. -Mliston 335.33 30.07
286 Wingham. Wingham 242.70 9.65
287 Shuniah Poj-t Arthur „ 530.70 19.20
289 Doric ,Lobo 148.33 1.00
290 Leamington Teamington 293.95 11.62
291 Dufferin „„ ....West Flamboro 178.25 1 00
292 Bobertson King 181.00 3.55
294 Moore Courtright 166.86
295 Conestogo Drayton 104.20
296 Temple ^t. Catharines >. 437.80
297 Preston Preston 266.00 5.10
299 Victoria Centreville 83.00 5,10
300 Mount Olivet Thomdale „ 236.80 * 3 85
302 St. David's St. Thomas 474.35 11 20
303 Biyth Blyth 121.04
304 Minerva Stroud 207.30
305 Humber..... Weston 408.50 7 40
306 Durham .Durham 195.75
307 Arkona .Arkona 104.55 7 00
309 Morning Star Carlow 134.13
311 Blackwood Woodbridge 199.25 5.25
312 Pnyx Wallaceburg 352.70 1 00
313 Clementi _.Lakefield 209.95
314 Blair. Palmerston 207 35
315 Clifford. Clifford 88.'55
316 Doric ....„Toronto 323.48 7 36
318 Wilmot ..Baden 50.20
31^ Wiram Hagersville 201.96 10 ''O
320 Chesterville Chesterville 150 88
B21 Walker. Acton 289.55
322 North Star Owen Sound 268.45 1 00
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 88
Balance
No. Name of Lodg-e Location Amount Dr. Cr.
323 Alvinston Alvinston 118.00 4.05
324 Temple Hamilton 413.17 6.10
325 Orono Orono _.... 188.66 10.46
326 Zetland Toronto „ 316.89
327 Hammond _.Wardsville 113.25 5.90
328 Ionic Napier „ 66.55 1.00
329 King Solomon Jarvis 130.40 10.20
330 Corinthian „...London 378.27 2.00
331 Fordwich _Fordwich - ..._ 77.45 4.23
332 Stratford ..Stratford 449.95 1.00
333 Prince Artliur ......Flesherton - 173.20
334 Prince Arthur -...-Arthur - ™ 139.05 1.10
336 Highg-ate Highate 145.65
337 Myrtle _ Port Robinson ... 123.50 7 84
338 Dufferin _„Wel]andport 3 07.10 1.00
339 Orient Toronto 388.45 12.20
341 Bruce Tiverton 68.20
343 Georgina ...Toronto - 400.75 7.25
344 Merrill Dorchester 192.60 1 CO
345 Nilestown Nilestown - 435.95
346 Occident Toronto 610.75 5.95
347 Mercer Fergus 246.90 5.50
348 Georgian Penetanguishene 113.65
352 Granite Parry Sound .- 402.45 10.60
354 Brock .Cannington _ 100.50 1.00
356 River Park. Streetsville -.. 236.65 25.80
357 Waterdown Millgrove 342.10 12.20
358 Delaware Valley....-De] aware 129.80 1.00
359 Vittoria Vittona 151.11
360 Muskoka .^Bracebruige 248.15 d.IO
361 Waverley g'^elph 420.15 .55
362 Maple Leaf Tara -.... 68.30
364 Dufferin _„ Melbourne 9.3.85
367 St. George -i^™"^?„ " ii^'^^n iQn^
368 Salem. . . Brock\alle 548.i0 13.05
369 MimicZZ..Z.Z."..Z.rLambton Mills .„ 369.00 6.65
370 Harmon\C..'.."..'..'Z.Z.'l Delta — 139.35
371 Prince of Wales „ Ottawa - 508.90 .50
372 Palmer Fort Erie 321.27 8.50
373 Cope-Stone ...Welland 418.43 .45
374 Keene _ Keene 108.25 5.10
375 Lome -Omemee 168.86 .55
376 Unity Huntsville 282.65 18.20
377 Lome Shelburne 212.07
378 King Solomon's —London 511.15 1.00
379 Middlesex Brvanston 155.60 2.20
380 Union - London 6.S3.45 .55
382 Doric Hamilton 486.50 9.04
383 Henderson Winchester 202.80 6.20
384 Alpha Toronto „ 590.63 5.68
885 SpiT Beeton „ 131.00
84 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
No.
386
387
388
389
390
391
392
393
Name of Lodge
McColl
Lansdowne
Henderson
Crystal Fountain-
Florence
H o \v a rd
Huron
Forest
394 Kin^ Solomon
395 Parvaim
396 Cedar „ „ „
397 Leopold
398 Victoria
399 Moffat...
400 Oakville
401 Craig-.
402 Central »„.
403 Windsor
404 Lome
405 Mattawa
406 Spry
408 Murray
409 Golden Rule.„.
410 Zeta
411 Rodney
412 Keystone
413 Naphtali
414 Pequonga
415 Fort William.
416 Lyn —
417 Keewatin
418 Maxville
419 Liberty.
420 Nipissing
421 Scott _ —
422 Star of the East.
423 Strong„-
424 Doric
425 St. Clair.
426 Stanley.
427 Nickel
428 Fidelity
429 Port Elgin
4.30 Acacia
431 Moravian
432 Hanover
433 Bonnechere
434 Algonquin
435 Havelock
436 Burns
437 Tuscan
Location Amount
West Lome ....- 159.55
.Lansdowne 109.00
.Ilderton 184.77
•North Augusta _ 100.75
..Florence 106.85
-Ridgetown 281.70
..Camlachie 114.50
.Chesley 128.85
.Thamesford 144.80
.Comber 105.65
..Wiarton 234.45
.Brigden 192.10
.Kirkfield 134.20
.Harrietsville — 96.45
...Qakville 372.35
-Beseronto 180.30
-Essex 394.05
...Windsor 567.91
..-Tamworth ™ 69.30
... Mattawa 131.75
-Fenelon Falls „ 185.88
-Beaverton 168.95
.-Gravenhurst .™ 240.25
-.Toronto 369.40
-Rodnev 131.40
-.Sault Ste. Marie 576.93
....Tilbury 109.25
...Kenora 357.30
-Fort William _ 462.60
-..Lyn 92.60
-Keewatin 109.70
-Maxville 112.75
.Samia 696.83
-North Bay 303.10
-Grand Valley _ 153.50
-Bothwell 217.80
-Sundridge 122.00
Pickering ™ 288 05
•••-Sombra 119.50
—Toronto 400.07
— Suburv 558.25
—Port Perry 221.55
Port Elgin 138.07
—Toronto — 393.35
.» Cargill 52.25
— Hanover 129.02
— Egarville „ 1?6.75
_Emsdale 158.10
— Havelock 191.35
— Hepworth 131.25
-Sarnia 501.81
Balance
Dr. Or.
1.00
.66
1.00
17.41
6.78
3.50
7.00
13.01
11.20
1.05
2.52
1.00
1.00
11.20
3.65
1.00
1.70
2.10
10.20
1.10
2.00
1.30
10.20
1.00
13.72
10.50
5.10
4.00
5.10
5.10
.55
1.00
14.62
.50
.55
.55
TORONTO. ONTARIO, 1959
86
Balance
No. Name of Lodge Location Amount Dr. Cr.
i^P. Harmony Toronto 170.70 2.00
439 Alexandria Alexandria - 85.70
440 Arcadia - Minden - 146.30 1.10
441 Westport -.... Westport 101.25 1.00
442 Dj^ment Thessalon 184.15 1.00
443 Powassan Powassan — 157.15 8.80
444 Nitetis Creemore - 155.05 1.00
445 Lake of the Woods-Kenora 262.61
446 Granite Fort Frances „ 271.95 8.50
447 Sturgeon Falls Sturgeon Falls ^ 113.10 .55
448 Xenophon Wheatley 195.80 1.00
449 Dundalk Dundalk 167.45
450 Hawkesbury. Hawkesbury — 95.70
451 Somerville Kinmount 81.40 2.18
452 Avonmore Avonmore 153.30 2.95
453 Roval Fort William _. 388.25 15.95
454 Corona Burk's Falls ... 122.90 1.00
455 Doric .-Little Current ... 130.48
456 Elma Monkton - 99.55 .20
457 Centurv Merlin 170.90 1.00
458 Wales Long Sault 210.85
459 Cobden Cobden - 124.85 6.10
400 Rideau Seelev'? Bay ...» 131.65 1.00
461 Tonic Rainy River - 183.45 2.00
462 Temiskaming. New'Liskeard .„ 176.29 1.50
463 North Entrance ..Haliburton 163.80
464 King Edward Sunderland 151.20 2.00
465 Carleton „.„Carp 167.49 1.10
466 Coronation Elmvale 154.45 .10
467 Tottenham Tottenham 84.25
468 Peel Caledon East .- 245.55 4.50
469 Algoma _ -Sault St^. Marie 493.79 10.20
470 Victoria .» Victoria Harbour 96.00
471 King Edward VTT Chippawa 165.31 7.80
472 Core Bav _.... Core Bay 142.80
473 The Beaches ....„Toronto ~ 283.70 1.65
474 Victoria Toronto 334.85 13.20
475 Dundum _ ........Hamilton 598.85 13.88
476 Corinthian North Cower „.... 136.76
477 Hnrding Woodville - 118.85 4.40
478 Milverton Milverton 140.05 5.10
479 Russell Russell - 155.52 1.50
480 Williamsburg. .Williamsburg -..- 124.70
481 Corinthian Toronto 342.05 7.23
482 Bancroft Bancroft 313.95 1.10
483 Cranton Cranton 115.70 1.10
484 Colden Star..... ..Dryden ..™ 284.95 .55
485 Hailevbur\' Haileybury _ 108.80
486 Silver. Cobalt 184.80
487 Penewobikong Blind River _.- 233.05 2.70
488 King Edward Harrow 228.17
86 GRAND LOEKJE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
No. Name of Lodge
489 Osiris
490 Hiram
491 Cardinal
492 Kamak
494 Riverdale
495 Electric
496 University
497 St. Andrew's ^
498 King George V
499 Port Arthur
500 Rose
501 Connaught
502 Coronation
603 Inwood
504 Otter„...
505 Lynden
506 Porcupine
507 Elk Lake „....
508 Ozias
509 Twin City
510 Parkdale
511 Connaught
512 Malone
518 Corinthian
514 St. Alban's
515 Reba
516 Enterprise
517 Hazeldean
518 Sioux Lookout
519 Onondaga
520 Coronati
521 Ontario
522 Mount Sinai
523 Royal Arthur _...,
524 Mississauga
525 Temple
526 Ionic
627 Espanola
528 Golden Beaver.
529 Myra.
530 Cochrane
531 High Park
532 Canada.
533 Shamrock
634 Englehart
535 Phoenix
536 Algonquin .„
537 Ulster
538 Earl Kitchener
539 Waterloo
Location
....Smiths Falls 234.70
-.Markdale 107.30
-Cardinal 84.90
.-Coldwater 149.07
...Toronto 294.20
...Hamilton 501.65
...Toronto - 292.06
™.A.rden ™ 171.01
...Coboconk 112.45
...Port Arthur .... 518.16
-Windsor 176.45
™Mimico 428.30
...Smith\ille -. 161.30
--Inwood 128.00
...Lombardy 60.75
.-Lynden 189.45
-.South Porcupine 154.10
..Elk Lake 97.90
...Brantford 384.29
...Kitchener 576.25
-Toronto 234.35
..Fort William ..... 271.94
.-Sutton 233.50
-Hamilton _ 468.20
...Toronto 334.75
-Brantford 429.89
-Beachburg 113.55
-Hazeldean 97.65
.-Sioux Lookout .- 196.05
..Onondaga 128.45
...Toronto - 392.36
-Windsor 482.95
..Toronto 723.75
...Peterborough 384.90
-Port Credit -.... 365.37
-Toronto 281.80
-Ottav-a 458.97
.-Espanola - 205.70
.-Timmins 244.75
-Komoka 82.03
-Cochrane 149.28
-Toronto _. 321.90
.-Toronto 418.79
-Toronto 259.15
-Englehart 162.35
-Fonthill 228.35
..Copper Cliff 311.56
-Toronto 798.45
- Port McNicoll- 78.75
.-Waterloo 353.50
Balance
Amount Dr. Cr.
.55
11.25
18.66
2.00
12.20
26.26
14.56
12.65
21.70
1.00
11.20
5.25
17.00
3.50
.42
.55
11.20
1.10
1.00
5.00
1.00
5.10
16.30
5.75
33.40
14.72
17.50
6.10
15.45
3.00
3.40
1.10
12.60
7.91
4.86
10.20
11.00
1.62
1.65
TORONTO, ONTARIO. 1959 87
Balance
No. Name of Lodge Location Amount Dr. Cr.
640 Abitibi Iroquois Falls „ 195.00
641 Tuscan Toronto ^ - 338.85 3.00
642 Metropolitan .....Toronto 289.30 7.36
643 Imperial Toronto 460.03 17.50
644 Lincoln _ Abingdon 80.00 5.10
545 John Ross Rob'son„Toronto 489.95 22.24
646 Talbot - St. Thomas -..- 491.05 22.10
547 Victory Toronto 215.60 .84
548 General Mercer„ Toronto » 407.05 2.50
549 Ionic Hamilton -.... 546.45 2.80
650 Buchanan„ .Hamilton _. 481.23 11.20
651 Tuscan Hamilton _ 696.20 13.88
552 Queen City Toronto 692.35 52.50
653 Oakwood Toronto 431.18 3.50
654 Border Cities Windsor 275.95 9.90
555 Wardrope Hamilton 452.78 9.37
656 Nation Soencerville 147.15 4.73
557 Finch .Finch _ 158.30
558 Sidney A Ib't Luke.... Ottav.-a 253.68
659 Palestine „ .Toronto -. 472.99 17.72
660 St. Andrew's Ottawa 708.90 13.14
561 Acacia.....„ Ottav.-a _ 377.08 .65
562 Hamilton — Hamilton 355.08 2.56
663 Victory Chatham ....» 410.07 1.00
564 Ashlar Ottawa 186.71 2.00
565 Kilwinning -..Toronto -. 391.19 19.00
566 King Hiram ......Toronto 359.00 1.00
667 St. Aidan's —Toronto 266.25 9.04
568 Hullett Londesboro 73.10
669 Doric „ Lakeside 121.40 10.20
670 Dufferin ...Toronto _ 337.46 13.93
571 Antiquity Toronto 268.27 10.65
672 Mizpah .Toronto „ 343.41 1.00
573 Adoniram Niagara Falls ™ 277.30 7.35
674 Craig -...Ailsa Craig ....... 124.59 1.00
575 Fidelity — Toronto 309.60 10.20
576 Mimosa. Toronto ™ 383.55 11.50
677 St. Clair ...-Toronto 407.03 2.00
678 Queen's _ Kineston 238.15 1.00
579 Harmony — -Windsor 325.40 7.85
580 Acacia London 516.45 2.80
681 Harcourt — Toronto 117.98
682 Sunnyside Toronto 393.70 8.50
583 Transportation Toronto ™ 443.95
584 Kaministiquia Fort William 255.00
585 Royal Edward -King.ston 292.65 3.50
686 Remembrance Toronto 382.45 4.50
587 Patricia Toronto 351.50 40.50
588 National — -.-Capreol 292.95
689 Grev Toronto 335.27 1.55
590 Defenders Ottawa 272.65 1.55
88 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Balance
No. Name of Lodge Location Amount Dr. Cr.
591 North Gate...... ..Toronto 453.51 3.00
592 Fairbank Toronto - „ 347.15 5.55
593 St. Andrew's ..Hamilton 837.79 23.21
594 Hillcrest Hamilton 407.15 18.40
595 Rideau Ottawa 387.85 12.25
596 Martintown. Martintown 84.10
597 Temple„.„ London 349.60 9.10
598 Dominion Windsor 359.22 14.27
599 Mount Dermis Weston 575.05 .70
600 Maple Leaf. Toronto ._ 355.75 1.00
601 St. Paul... Sarnia 297.10 4.70
602 Hugh Murray Hamilton 543.90 14.35
603 Campbell .Campbellville ... 144.65 1.00
604 Palace Windsor 485.92 13.72
605 Melita..... Toronto 250.90 8.75
606 Unity Toronto 318.55 1.00
607 Golden Fleece Toronto 295.30 1.00
608 Gothic Lindsay 201.75
609 Tavistock Tavistock 154.40 4.40
610 Ashlar. Bvron 207.75 6.10
611 Huron-Bruce -.-Toronto 334.45 5.50
612 Birch Cliff Birch Cliff 434.30 13.20
613 Fort Erie Fort Erie 252.67 1.00
614 Adanac Merriton 267.07
615 Dominion Ridgeway 165.20 1.55
616 Perfection St. Catharines .„ 307.40 .55
617 North Bay.. North Bav 356.50 1.00
618 Thunder Bay Port Arthur 284.50 2.10
619 Runnymede .......Toronto 308.40 9.20
620 Bayof Quinte Toronto 255.42 10.36
621 Frontenac Sharbot Lake .. 157.25 5.10
622 Lome Chap'.eau 180.25 2.00
623 Doric ....-Kirk] and Lake .. 343.42 8.65
624 Dereham _ .»Mt. Els:in 127.75
625 Hatherly Sault Ste. Marie 159.70
626 Stamford Stamford Centre 347.95 9.50
627 Pelee -Scudder 66.70 .63
628 Glenrose Elmira 112.55
629 Grenville Toronto 383.20 8.75
630 Prince of Wales ^.Toronto 210.00 2.00
631 Manitou Emo 126.45
632 Long Branch ....Mimico 235.60 11.20
633 Hastings Hastings 103.85 1.00
634 Delta Toronto 385.41 11.24
635 Wellington Toronto 854.51 2.00
636 Hornepayne — Hornepayne 189.30 1.00
637 Caledonia Toronto 678.60 24.60
638 Bedford Toronto 291.07 1.00
639 Beach Hamilton Beach 333.90 6.10
640 Anthony Sayer Mimico _„ 168.10 6.10
641 Garden Windsor 294.50 13.10
TORONTO. ONTARIO. 1959 89
Balance
No. Name of Lodge Location Amount Dr. Cr.
642 St. Andrew's Windsor 267.10 10.20
643 Cathedral Toronto 281.66 9.65
644 Simcoe Toronto - 320.55 6.94
645 Lake Shore Mimico 281.00 6.10
646 Rowland _ Mt. Albert 102.25 4.25
647 Tedmorden -Todmorden 334.92 12.20
648 Spruce Falls Kapuskasing ...._ 261.25 2.42
649 Temple Oshawa 478.71 20.39
650 Fidelity Toledo 74.00 3.50
651 Dentonia ...Toronto „ 466.95 11.20
652 Memorial Toronto 357.30 1.55
653 Scarboro Agincourt ™ 329.15 12.30
654 Ancient Landm'ks....Hamilton .„ 239.85 12.70
655 Kingsway Lambton Mills ..239.18 1.00
656 Kenogamisis Geraklton „. 260.05 1.00
657 Corinthian Kirkland Lake „ 186.88 2.00
658 Sudbury ....Sudbury 286.20 10.60
659 Equity Orillia 225.35 23.80
660 Chukuni — Red Lake - 162.40
661 St. Andrew's St. Catharines ... 189.90 3.00
662 Terrace Bay Terrace Bay ..... 160.35 1.00
663 Brant Burlington 205.65 5.30
664 Sunnylea. Lambton Mills .„ 202.40 7.10
665 Temple Ottawa 167.00 11.97
666 Temple Belleville 195.60 8.10
667 Composite Hamilton » 184.95 2.00
668 Atikokan - — Atikokan 132.20 3.10
669 Corinthian Corawall 155.20 6.85
670 West Hill Agincourt 220.81 25.07
671 Westmount .Hamilton - 154.38 10.20
672 Superior Red Rock „ 127.70 16.10
673 Kempenfeldt -Barrie 144.35 12.04
674 South Gate Port Credit 114.82 9.50
675 William James
Dunlop .....Peterborough 186.39 10.75
676 Kroy Thornhill 204.40 10.20
677 Coronation Weston — _ 202.30 12.20
678 Mercer Wilson Woodstock 121.80
679 Centennial - Stamford Centre 108.74 8.35
680 Woodland Wawa 92.77
681 Claude M. Kent — Oakville 118.10 30.75
682 Astra Weston 166.23 1.00
683 Wexford A.gincourt 191.56 2.75
684 Centennial London 207.86 13.70
685 Joseph A. Heam -.Port Credit 150.55 21.24
686 Atomic Deep River 165.37 2.21
687 Meridian Dundas 97.85 9.55
688 Wyndham ..Quelph 94.57
689 Flower City Bramnton 118.95 19.80
690 Temple Kitchener 76.50 7.10
691 Friendship Copper Cliff ...... 92.31 20.22
90 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Balance
No. Name of Lodge Location Amount Dr. Cr,
692 Thomas Hamilton
Simpson -....- Stoney Creek 145.31 .50
693 Baldoon Wallaceburg ...... 108.90 10.20
694 East Gate As-incourt 98.88 6.49
695 Parkwood Oshawa 118.65
UD Harry L. Martyn ..Toronto 89.17 .16
UD Grantham Port Dalhousie ... 125.19 7.02
UD Rpthel Sudbury 71.00
UD Elliot Lake .«— -Elliot Lake 20.00 25.44
UD Corinthian Kintore ~. 20.00 15.30
160,758.80 3,073.69 153.97
Receipts from Lodges - - $ 160,758.80
Interest 31.081.97
Debentures Matured or Sold 48,390.00
Refunds _ 13,144.44
Sale of Histories 78.00
Sale of Centennial Souvenir Medals 14.70
Sundries 1,396.70
$ 254,864.61
GENERAL ACCOUNT
Summary of Receipts Year Ended May 31st, 1959
Fees, Registration of Initiations $ 12,274.90
Fees, Registration of Affiliations 478.72
Dues 130,704.31
Certificates 152.00
Constitutions 3,981.70
Ceremonies 90.60
Dispensations 1,235.00
Commutation of Dues 10,488.50
Warrants 50.00
Musical Rituals 90.00
Sale of Centennial Souvenir Medals 14.70
Sale of Booklets 561.64
Sale of Manuals 489.36
Sale of Histories 78.00
Refunds: —
St. Andrews Lodge, No. 16 30.00
Manito Lodge, No. 90 45.00
Temple Lodge, No. 296 456.22
Stanley Lodge, No. 426 208.00
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959
II
Garden Lodg-e, No. 641 98.03
Brougham Union Lodge No. 269 40.00
Sussex Lodge, No. 5 200.00
Shuniah Lodge, No. 287 270.00
Oak Branch Lodge, No. 261 20.00
North Gate Lodge, No. 591 60.00
Conference of Canadian Grand Lodges
Masonic Holdings
Grand Lodge Meeting Expenses, 1958 ...
Donation, Lawn Bowling Club, Toronto
Miscellaneous
1,427.25
1,500.00
10,050.44
77.75
89.00
1,558.77
Interest on Investments: —
Canada Permanent Mortgage Corp. 825.00
Hydro Electric Power Commission
of Ont 9,089.08
Municipality of Metro. Toronto .... 4,672.50
Dominion of Canada 2,354.58
Governors of the Univ. of Toronto 750.00
Province of Ontario 6,695.17
Toronto Harbour Commissioners .... 112.50
Victoria & Grey Trust Co 450.00
City of Hamilton 1,875.00
City of Windsor 385.00
Township of Sandwich East 80.00
Masonic Holdings 3,793.14
Debentures Matured or Sold: —
$ 5,000.00 Canada Permanent
Mortgage Corp 5,000.00
$20,000.00 Province of Ontario .... 19,950.00
. $ 1,000.00 Toronto Harbour
Commission 1,,000.00
$22,000.00 Hydro Electric Power
Commission 22,440.00
31,081.97
48,390.00
$ 254,864.61
MEM0RL4L FUND
Donations — 109.83
Debentures Matured or Sold
$1,000.00 Toronto Harbour Commissioners .... 1,000.00
District of N. Vancouver 90.29
$ 1,200.12
92 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL OOMMUNICATION
SEMI-CENTENNIAL & MEMORIAL FUND
Revenue Account, Year Ended May 31st, 1959.
Hydro Electric Power Commission 9,433.75
Province of Ontario 4,787.50
Government of Canada 687.86
Metropolitan Toronto 1,050.00
City of Hamilton 487.50
City of Saskatoon 250.00
Toronto Harbour Commissioners 112.50
Canada Permanent Mortgage Corporation 1,015.00
Victoria & Grey Trust Company 900.00
City of Windsor 1,278.54
District of N. Vancouver 30.28
$ 20,032.93
Respectfully and fraternally submitted.
Grand Secretary.
On motion of the Deputy Grand Master, second-
ed by R.W. Bro. E. G. Dixon, Grand Secretary, the
repoit was received and referred to the Committee
on Audit and Finance.
MEDALS AND PINS AWARDED
The following brethren have been awarded Medals and
Pins during the year.
WILLIAM MERCER WILSON MEDAL
Bro. R. W. Davies, Stratford No. 332, Stratford.
" L. E. Ede, Minden No. 253, Kingston.
" H. Gooding, Chaudiere No. 264, Ottawa.
TORONTO. ONTARIO, 1959 93
" W. R. Johnson, Cedar No. 270, Oshawa.
" J. Liddell, Wind'sor No. 403, Windsor.
" R. Tait, Connaught No. 501, Toronto.
And so 54 members have been awarded this Medal since
it was adopted in 1945.
LONG SERVICE MEDAL
(Fifty Years a Past Master)
R.W. Bro. B. Buchanan, Percy No. 161, Dartford.
V.W. Bro. W. W. Taman, Lebanon Forest, No. 133, Exeter.
W. Bro. R. Clark, Gait No. 257, Gait.
J. H. Cliff, Valley No. 100, Dundais.
J. K. M. Gordon, Old Lig-ht No. 184, Lucknow.
C. R. Hackett, Thistle No. 34, Amherstburg.
" C. K. Henderson, New Hope No. 279, Hespeler.
" J. E. Johnson, Kilwinning No. 64, London.
" J. R. Moore, St. John's No. 63, Ingersoll.
J. A. Shaw, Ashlar No. 247, Toronto.
" S. Smith, Ionic No. 25, Toronto.
A. F. Sprott, Harmony No. 438, Toronto.
SIXTY YEAR PIN FOR LONG SERVICE MEDAL
The following brethren have been awarded a Sixty Year
Pin in recognition of sixty years' service as a Past Master:
W. Bro. W. A. Davis, Verulam No. 268, Bobcaygeon.
" T. Montellier, St. Paul's No. 107, Lambeth.
" J. McCuUoch, Corinthian No. 101, Peterborough.
" J. Sohrt, Preston No. 297, Preston.
VETERAN JUBILEE MEDALS
(Fifty Years a Mason)
M.W. Bro. W. J. Dunlop, Peterborough No. 155, Peterborough.
R.W. Bro. E. M. Clipsham, Golden Rule No. 409, Gravenhurst.
W. R. Dixon, Algonquin No. 434, Emsdale.
H. S. Galloway, Keewatin No. 417, Keewatin.
F. Johnson, Pnyx No. 312, Wallaceburg,
W. H. C. McEachern, Zeta No. 410, Toronto.
C. W. Mcintosh, Sidney Albert Luke No. 558,
Ottawa.
C. E. Richardson, St. James No. 73, St. Mai-ys.
T. Robinson, Manitoba No. 236, Cookstown.
H. E. Rorke, Clinton No. 84, Clinton.
F. T. Shaver, Farran-Ault No. 256, Ingleside.
T. K. Wade, Ashlar No. 247, Toronto.
C. E. Watkins, Royal No. 453, Fort William.
»4 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
V.W. Bro. C. F. Brookes, The Imperial No. 543, Toronto.
" F. S. Campbell, St. John's No. 209A, London.
" R. W. Hamilton, Stevenson No. 218, Toronto.
" G. V. Hilbom, Preston No. 297, Preston.
" R. H. Lang, Lodge of Fidelity No. 231, Ottawa,
" Y. McConnell, Malahide No. 140, Aylmer.
" A. McKennedy, York No. 156, Toronto.
" E. A. Pearce, Prince Edward No. 18, Picton.
C. H. Smith, Gait No. 257, Gait.
" L. A. Smith, Hiram No. 319, Hagersville.
" W. M. Williams, Occident No. 346, Toronto.
W. Bro. H. W. Ackerman, Eureka No. 283, Belleville.
" G. Adam, Adanac No. 614, Menitton.
" C. E. Argue, Craig No. 401, Deserento.
" P. Atkinson, Preston No. 297, Preston.
" E. O. Awde, Hiram No. 319, Hagersville.
" P. E. Boyd, Ionic No. 25, Toronto.
" R. J. Brookfield, King Hiram No. 78, Tillsonburg.
" R. A. Brown, Kamak No. 492, Coldwater.
G. E. Buchanan, Parkdale No. 510, Toronto.
" G. H. Christilaw, St. Andrew's No. 16, Toronto.
" J. A. Clements, Tuscan No. 437, Samia.
"' G. F. Copeland, Kilwinning No. 64, London.
" B. C. Dawson, Speed No. 180, Guelph.
■" R. N. Epplett, Xenophon No. 448, Wheatley.
" T. M. Fletcher, Manitoba No. 236, Cookstown.
'" G. Garrett, Merrill No. 344, Dorchester.
" H. W. Guess, Albion No. 109, Harrowsmith.
" G. B. Henderson, Brock No. 354, Cannington.
" A. P. Hopper, Tecumseh No. 245, Thamesville.
" Albert Jarvis, Strict Obsen-ance No. 27, Hamilton.
" C. G. Keyes, Dalhousie No. 52, Ottawa.
" C. A. Kesselring, Cedar No. 396, London.
G. M. Kirk, St. Andrew's No. 497, Arden.
" E. H. Knight, Scotland No. 193, Oakland.
" W. H. Lamb, Civil Service No. 148, Ottawa.
" James Love, St. Paul's No. 107, Lambeth.
" J. F. MacKinnon, St. Francis No. 24, Smiths Falls.
" W. T. Merritt, McColl No. 386, West Lome.
" W. M. Messer, Temple No. 597, London.
J. C. Munro, St. John's No. 35, Cayuga.
" A. G. C. Munroe, Thistle No. 250, Embro.
" D. R. McCahill, Forest No. 263, Forest.
" W. E. McCready, Haileybury No. 485, Haileybury.
TORONTO, ONTARIO. 1959 95
J. McPhail, Algonquin No. 434, Emsdale.
N. L. Oliver, Seven Star No. 285, Alliston.
J. Phillips, Mimico No. 3G9, Lambton Mills.
H. F. Renwick, King Hiram No. 78, Tillsonburg.
J. E. Rob&on, Henderson No. 388, Ilderton.
C. P. Ross, St. George's No. 42, London.
A. R. Rundle, Wellington No. 635, Toronto.
T. A. Sharp, Caledonian No, 249, Midland.
B. G. Smith, Washington No. 260, Petrolia.
0. R. Steadman, Mountain No. 221, Thorold.
J. R. Stork, Temple No. 296, St. Catharines.
W. Warner, St. James No. 74, Brockville.
A. Weddell, Peterborough No. 155, Peterborough.
C. W. Worth, Occident No. 346, Toronto.
R. Yorke, Ah-inston No. 323, Alvinston.
Bro. F. T. Adams, Corinthian No. 830, London.
" R. Allaster, Corinthian No. 330, London.
" B. J. Allen, Sussex No. 5, Brockville.
" W. Andrews, St. James No. 73, St. Marys.
" W. F. Anguish, Hiram No. 319, Hagersville.
" E. G. Arnold, Pnyx No. 312, Wallaceburg.
" J. L. Atkinson, St. John's No. 20, London.
" T. M. Aver, St. John's No. 82, Paris.
" S. C. Balfour, Strict Observance No. 27, Hamilton.
" W. Barclay, Seymour No. 272, Ancaster.
" S. J. Barton, Arcadia No. 440, Minden.
" C. J. Bastedo, Lodge of Fidelity No. 231, Ottawa.
" J. A. Bauer, Strict Obsen^ance No. 27, Hamilton.
" F. W. Baxter, Gore Bay No. 472, Gore Bay.
" R. D. Beattie, King Solomon No. 394, Thamesford.
" G. A. Beck, Georgian No. 348, Penetanguishene.
" C. A. Bell, Niagara No. 2, Niagara-on-the-Lake.
" W. R. Bell, Harmony No. 438, Toronto.
" W. G. Bennett, St. John's No. 82, Paris.
" W. J. Bennett, King Solomon's No. 43, Woodstock.
" J. Berry, Seymour No. 277, St. Catharines.
" B. E. Birde, Tuscan No. 99, Newmarket.
" W. A. Black, Belleville No. 123, Belleville.
" W. G. Blain, Simcoe No. 79, Bradford.
" H. C. Bliss, Preston No. 297, Preston.
" S. T. Bobier, Waveriey No. 361, Guelph.
" T. Bolton, Tuscan No. 99, Nev.-market.
" P. A. Bowen, Great Western No. 47, Windsor.
" W. Boyd, Manito No. 90, Collingvvood.
" F. W. Brander, Unity No. 376, Huntsville.
" J. W. Brien, Windsor No. 403, Windsor.
" F. A. Brewster, St. George's No. 88, Owen Sound.
" M. P. Bro\\Ti, Wilson No. 113, Waterford.
" J. H. Brownlee, St. George's No. 88, Owen Sound.
" A. Bi-uce, Fort William No. 415, Fort William.
96 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL OOMMLTNICATION
" H. R. H. Bryan, Shuniah No. 287, Port Arthur.
" W. H. Budreo, Zeta No. 410, Toronto.
" B. A. Bull, Ionic No. 229, Brampton.
" J. F. Bullis, United No. 29, Brighton.
" W. G. Burns, Dalhousie No. 52, Ottawa.
" W. G. Caines, Doric No. 233, Parkhill.
" J. C. Callaghan, Strict Observance No. 27, Hamilton.
" A. B. Campbell, PJantagenet No. 186, Riceville.
" W. Carder, Leamington No. 290, Leamington.
" C. H. Carnahan, Strict Observance No. 27, Hamilton.
" W. Chalmers, Alma No. 72, Gait.
" S. J. Charlton, Clementi No. 313, Lakefield.
" C. Christman, Oriilia No. 192, Orillia.
" Pv. D. Clinton, Prince Edward No. 18, Picton.
" A. E. Cock, Windsor No. 403, Windsor.
" W. D. Colby, Wellington No. 46, Chatham.
" A. E. H. Coo, Fort William No. 415, Fort William.
" E. Coombs, Stanley No. 426, Toronto.
" H. J. Coon, Harcourt No. 581, Toronto.
" K. B. Conger, Civil Service No. 148, Ottawa.
" R. J. Corrigan, Ionic No. 461, Rainy River.
" W. H. Cotterell, Occident No. 346, Toronto.
" A. R. Croft, Verulam No. 268, Bobcaygeon.
" F. Cross, St. John's No. 209A, London.
" S. E. Curran, Occidental No. 346, Toronto.
" W. Dales, Nickel No. 427, Sudbury.
" T. Davidson, Occident No. 346, Toronto.
" J. F. Davis, Cedar No. 396, Wiaiix)n.
" J. J. Da\'is, Silver No. 486, Cobalt.
" R. A. Davis, Cedar No. 396, Wiai-ton.
" C. Dean, St. George's No. 42, London.
" J. S. Denton, Seymour No. 277, St. Catharines.
" J. W. Deyell, Faithful Brethren No. 77, Lindsay.
" W. M. Dickson, St. James No. 73, St. Marys.
" C. Dixon, Georgina No. 343, Toronto.
" W. N. Donnelly, Temple No. 324, Hamilton.
" F. C. Doran, St. John's No. 75, Toronto.
" G. Duffv, Parthenon No. 267. Chatham.
" F. C. Duke, Macoy No. 242, Mallorytown.
" H. M. Dunlop, The Barton No. 6, Hamilton.
" F. B. Edwards, Georgina No. 343, Toronto.
" F. J. Edwards, Sussex No. 5, Brockville.
" V/. G. Edwards, Goodwood No. 159, Richmond.
" R. Elliott, Georgian No. 348, Penetanguishene.
" W. J. Elliott, Alma No. 72, Gait.
" F. E. Endersbv, Foi-t William No. 415. Fort William.
" C. D. Feelev, Great Westem No. 47, Windsor.
" W. T. Feg-an, Alpha No. 384, Toronto.
" A. H. Felt, Corinthian No. 96, Barrie.
" G. H. Fenson, St. John's No. 75, Toronto.
" M. W. Fenton, Great Westeni No. 47, Windsor.
" D. J. Fergus'on, St. George's No. 42, London.
TORONTO. ONTARIO. 19.59
W. J. Ferguson, Fort William No. 415, Fort William.
H. Fishback, Belmont No. 190, Belmont.
J. E. Fleetham, Peel No. 468, Caledon East.
W. Fletcher, Civil Service No. 148, Ottawa.
W. M. Francis, Pequonga No. 414, Kenora.
M. Eraser, Fort William No. 415, Fort William.
A. Gamble, The Builders No. 177, Ottawa.
J. Y. Gerard, Th-- Builders No. 177, Ottawa.
O. Gesche, The Builders No. 177, Ottawa.
J. Grassick, St. John's No. 209A, London.
S. M. Gray, Cornwall No. 125, Cornwall.
E. Griffith, Stanley No. 426, Tomnto.
E. J. W. Griffith, St. George's No. 42, London.
F. A. Hague, Stevenson No. 218, Toronto.
T. R. Hamilton, Corinthian No. 96, Barrie.
F. Harding, The Doric No. 382, Hamilton.
G. F. Harrington, J. B. Hall No. 145, Millbrook.
C. E. Harrison, The Barton No. 6, Hamilton.
H. G. Hawker, Georgian No. 348, Penetanguishene.
J. Henderson, Occident No. 346, Toronto.
.T. C. Henderson. Seven Star No. 285, AUiston.
T. G. Hewitt, Plattsville No. 178, Plattsville.
T. J. Hicks, St. Andrew's No. 62, Caledonia.
W. Hipperson, Perterborough No. 155, Peterborough.
A. Hodgins, Shuniah No. 287, Port Arthur.
C. Hodgson, Somerville No. 451, Kinmount.
W. Hopkins, Cataraqui No. 92, Kingston.
C. C. Horn, Zetland No. 326, Toronto.
A. Houlgate, St. James No. 73, St. Marv-s.
W. S. Howard, Ashlar No. 247, Toronto.
H. Howland, Durham No. 66, Newcastle.
S. Hueston, Union No. 380, London.
D. Hughes, Macnab No. 169, Port Colbome.
B. W. Hunter, Tuscan No. 99. Newmarket.
H. C. Irwin, North Star No. 322, Owen Sound.
R. P. Isbister, The Barton No. 6. Hamilton.
S. L. Janes, Havelock No. 238, Watford.
W. E. Jackson, Tuscan No. 99, Newmarket.
W. F. Johnson, Acacia No. 61, Hamilton.
G. H. John«, Wellington No. 46, Chatham.
H. Johnston, Zeta No. 410, Toronto.
J. C. Johnston, St. John's No. 104, Norwich.
D. .Jordan, Ancient St. John's No. 3, Kingston.
S. J. Kennedy, Brock No. 354, Cannington.
N. H. Kern, Seymour No 272. Ancaster.
A. H. Kirby, St. John's No. 75, Toronto.
F. S. Lackie, Hai-mony No. 438, Toronto.
W. Lang, St. Andrew's No. 593, Hamilton.
F. W. Lange, Guelph No. 258, Guelph.
F. Y. Lofft, St. James No. 73, St. Marys.
E. W. Luxford, Great Western No. 47, Windsor.
C. C. Lyall, Niagara No. 2, Niagara-on-the-Lake.
A. H. Macabe, Zetland No. 326, Toronto.
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
D. MacDonald, Orillia No. 192, Orillia.
F. H. MacDonald, Eureka No. 283, Belleville.
G. C. MacDonald, Eureka No. 283, Belleville.
D. C. MacKenzie, Plantag-enet No. 186, Brockville.
W. MacLachlan, Macnab No 169, Port Colbome.
I. K. Martin. Alma No. 72, Gait.
A. Mather, Union No. 7, Grimsby.
C. E. Mawson, Temple No. 324, Hamilton.
F. Mayhew, Stanley No. 426, Toronto.
C. Mellor, Shuniah No. 287, Port Arthur.
A. W. Moore, Areadia No. 440, Minden.
C. C. Misener, Scotland No. 193, Oakland.
W. C. Mitchell, Moira No. 11, Belleville.
A. R. McBrien, Central No. 402, Essex.
N. E. McCarty, King Hiram No. 37, Ingersoll.
A. D. McLean, King Edward No. 464, Sunderland.
C. A. McClenahan, Burlington No. 165, Burlington.
K. W. McConnell, Stanley No. 426, Toronto.
B. McCracken, Colbome No. 91, Colbome.
A. B. McCreeiT^, Great Western No. 47, Windsor.
A. R. McDonald, Corinthian No. 96, Barrie.
J. E. McDonald, Thistle No. 250, Embro.
F. McEIroy, Great Western No. 47, Windsor.
F. H. McFadzen. Waverlev No. 361, Guelph.
W. L. McGill, Fidelity No. 428, Port Perry.
A. McGinnis, Belleville No. 11, Belleville.
F. S. McGrath, Temiskaming No. 462, New Liskeard.
A. McKav, Stanley No. 426, Toronto.
S. McMullen, The Doric No. 382, Hamilton.
C. McNiven, Corinthian No. 96, Barrie.
F. W. McRae, Penev.'obikong No. 487, Blind River.
C. Neilson, Cassia No. 116, Thedford.
J. K. Nesbitt, Fort William No. 415, Fort William.
W. Nevin, The Beaches No. 473, Toronto.
C. T. Newitt, Great We&tern No. 47, Windsor.
J. L. Nichols, Leamington No. 290, Leamington.
G. E. Nicholson, Waterdown No. 357, Millgrove.
H. R. Oaten, Doric No. 316, Toronto.
H. E. O'Neil, King Solomon's No. 43, Woodstock.
W. M. Overholt, St. George's No. 15, St. Catharines.
A. E. Paddon, Great Western No. 47, Windsor.
F. H. Palmer, Gait No. 257, Gait.
C. S. Parker, St. John's No. 20, London.
E. A. Peacock, Temple No. 324, Hamilton,
W. D. Phillips, Prince Arthur No. 333, Flesherton.
W. Pearson, Ashlar No. 247, Toronto.
E. T. Pfrimmer, Moming Star No. 309, Carlow.
T. Phillips, Percy No, 161, Dartford.
G, L. Pow, Vittoria No. 359, Simcoe.
J. Pulford, Corinthian No. 96, Barrie.
H. A. Putman, Niagara No. 2, Niagara-on-the-Lake»
J. B. Quarry, The Barton No. 6, Hamilton.
W. J. Ranson, Central No. 110, Prescott.
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H. J. Reed, Fort William No. 415, Fort William,
G. Reid, Memorial No. 652, Toronto.
S. A. Reid, Paithenon No. 267, Chatham.
E. Rinch, Durham No. 66, Newcastle.
L. M. Ritchie, Wellington No. 46, Chatham.
D. Robb, The Ancient St. John's No. 3, Kingston.
A. Robertson, Port Elgin No. 429, Port Elgin.
F. H. Robinson, Fort William No. 415, Fort William.
H. W. Roche, Havelock No. 435, Havelock.
J. A. Roche, Havelock No. 435, Havelock.
J. D. Roderick, Georgian No. 348, Penetanguishene,
A. Rose, Wilson No. 113, Waterfoixi.
W. S. Rose, Peterborough No. 155, Peterborough.
J. Ross, St. Mark's No. 105, Niagara Falls.
W. W. Rudd, King Solomon's No. 43, Woodstock.
S. H. Sanderson, Belleville No. 11, Belleville.
P. B. Scott, Norwood No. 223, Norwood.
C. L. Secord, Niagara No. 2, Niagara-on-the-Lake.
S. P. Seed, Colbome No. 91, Colborne.
G. E. Seldon, King Hiram No. 37, Ingersoll.
F. W. Sherman, United No. 29, Brighton.
W. M. Shortt, Henderson No. 383, Winchester.
R. N. Shouldice, Cedar No. 396, Wiarton.
A. E. Silvei-wood, The Tuscan No. 195, London.
C. H. Simpson, Windsor No. 403, Windsor.
A. G. Slaght, Haileybury No. 485, Haileybury.
H. A. Small, Central No. 110, Prescott.
M. A. Small, Shuniah No. 287, Port Arthur.
A. M. Smith, Victoria No. 474, Toronto.
D. H. Smith, Algoma No. 469, Sault Ste. Marie.
J. N. Smith, Seymour No. 272, Ancaster.
R. E. Smith, Leamington No. 290, Leamington.
J. Snowball, St. George's No. 88, Owen Sound.
E. P. S. Spencer, Silver No. 486, Cobalt.
E. Spreadborough, Muskoka No. 360. Bracebridge.
W. H. Sproule. Alexandria No. 158, Oil Springs.
H. B. Stock, Moira No. 11, Belleville.
J. Stuart, Windsor No. 403, Windsor.
H. J. Sutherland, Corinthian No. 330, London,
H. L. TarBush, Corinthian No. 96, Barrie.
W. Taylor. Victoiy No. 563, Chatham.
G. W. F. Thompson, Georgina No. 343, Toronto.
A. E. Thompson, Great Western No. 47, Windsor.
F. W. Thompson, Faithful Brethi'en No. 77, Lindsay.
F. S. Thomson, St. John's No. 75, Toronto.
C. H. Tinslev, Union No. 380, London.
T. Todd, St. John's No. 40, Hamilton.
C. W. TurnbuU, Brant No. 45, Brantford.
W. Vair, Gait No. 257, Gait.
W. VanAllen, Tweed No. 239. Tweed.
H. Vila, The Barton No. 6, Hamilton.
W. E. Vincent, Fidelity No. 428. Port Perry.
M. Volkert, Preston No. 297, Preston.
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" H. H. Walker, Georgina No. 343, Toronto.
" F. W. Walter, Canada No. 532, Toronto.
" G. H. Wanless, Wellington No. 46, Chatham.
" D. H. Wavriner, Algoma No. 469, Sault Ste. Marie.
" A. Webster, Civil Service No. 148, Ottawa.
" W. H. Wensley, Tecumseh No. 144, Stratford.
" R. E. Weston, King Hiram No. 78, Tillsonburg.
" F. 0. Whitcomb, Osiris No. 489, Smiths Falls.
" C. E. Wilkins, New Hope No. 279, Hespeler.
" G. D. Wilson, Doric No. 316, Toronto.
" W. H. Wilson, Mountain No. 221, Thorold.
" J. F. Wolfraim, Colborne No. 91, Colbome.
" H. R. Wood, Algoma No. 469, Sault Ste. Marie.
" J. A. Woods, Blenheim No. 108, Princeton.
" W. S. Wyatt, St. George's No. 42, London.
" J. S. Yeaman, King Hiram No. 566, Toronto.
" F. J. York, Moffat No. 899, Harrietsville.
" E. R. Youngs, St. Thomas No. 44, St. Thomas.
SIXTY YEAR PIN FOR VETERAN JUBILEE MEDAL
The following brethren have been awarded a Sixty
Year Pin in recognition of sixty years' sei-vice as a Mason:
R.W. Bro. J. J. Parsons, King Solomon No 329, Jar\'is.
V.W. Bro. H. Arrell, St. Andrew's No. 62, Caledonia.
W. W. Taman. Lebanon Forest No. 133, Exeter.
A R. Terry, Elma No. 456. Monkton.
W. Bro. J. Linden, Henderson No. 388, Ilderton.
" J. McCulloch, Corinthian No. 101, Peterborough.
" J. A. Shaw. Ashlar No. 247. Toronto.
S. W. Smith, Ionic No. 25, Toronto.
Bro. G. W. Alguire, Friendlv Brothers' No. 143. Iroquois.
" D. W. Campbell, Pembroke No. 128, Pembroke.
" J. Chambers. S+evenPon No. 218, Toronto.
" F. Ford, Ionic No. 25, Toronto.
" T. J. Foster, Keystone No. 412, Sault Ste. Marie.
" J. A. Gunn, Zetland No. 326, Toronto.
" J. L. Harris, King Edward VII No. 471, Chippawa.
" V/. A. Lawson, St. Andrew's No. 16. Toronto.
" MacLennan, St. John's No. 40, Hamilton.
" J. E. Mclntyre, Scott No. 421, Grand Valley.
" F. Nelson, Arkona No. 307, Arkona.
" W. W. A. Trench, Richmond No. 23, Richmond Hill.
" C. H. Westwood, Manitoba No. 236, Cookstown.
" C. Williams. Moira No. 11, Belleville.
" H. M. Woodniff, Albion No. 109, Harrowsmith.
COMMITTEE OF SCRUTINEERS
The Grand Master appointed V.W. Bro. Robert
Stracihan, Ghaii'man of the Conimittee of Scrutin-
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eers to supervise and count the vote at the election
of Grand Lodsfe officers, with power to name the
members of the Committee.
RESOLUTION REGARDING HONORARY RANK
The following- resokition was presented by M.W.
Bro. J. P. JVIaher;
"In his Report. The Grand Master has referred
to the late V.W. Bro. Eniest B. Tliompson. who for
many yeai's had acted as the chaimian of our
Scmtineeiis; and also to V.W. Bro. James W.
Hamilton, who acted as the Chairman of the Com.-
mittee on Cretdientials. The Gi'and ^Master has
pointed out that boith of these brethren have render-
ed splendid service to Grand Lodg^e and, therefore,
in accordance with the Grand Master's recommend-
ation, I taJie pleasure in moving, seconded by M.W.
Bro. F. A. Copus. that the Honorary Rank of Past
Grand Senior Warden be conferred, posthumously^
on Very Worshipful Brother Ernest B. Tliompson;
and that the Honorary Rank of Past Grand Senior
Warden be conferred on Very Worshipful Brother
James W. Hamilton."
The resolution was carried with great applause.
REPORTS OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY
GRAND MASTERS
The repoitts of the thirty-seven District Deputy-
Grand Masters were presented by the Grand Secre-
tary and on motion of the Deputy Grand Master,
seconded by the Grand Secretary, they were received
and refefi'i'ed to the Board of General PuiT>oses.
The Report of every District Deputy Grand
Master is addressed to "The Most Woi'shipful the
Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand
Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Pi-ovince of
Ontai'io." Each begins, "Most Worshipful Sir and
Brethren," and every one ends, quite rightly. "Res-
pectfully and fraternally submitted." To save space
these foiTnalities are omitted from the beginning
and end of each Report.
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ALGOMA DISTRICT
This past year as District Deputy Grand Master of
Algoma has been an inspiration to me, the realization of my
hopes and the culmination of my efforts in the advancement
of Masonry. It was my privilge to act as District Super-
visor of Masonic education for my predecessoi*, and the ex-
perience proved to be of great assistance to me this year.
The office of District Secretary was capably handled by
Wor. Bro. Allan Perry, a Past Master of Eoyal Lodge, No.
453, and the supervision of Masonic education was well looked
after by Wor. Bro. Steward Knox, a Past Master of Port
Arthur Lodge, No. 499. These two brethren visited all
Lodges in the District with me and while the Secretary made
all arrangements and kept records, the Supervisor of Educa-
tion either delivered an address or brought an expert brother
with him to advance the knowledge of Masonry.
Our District Chaplain, Bro. Rev. David Mitchell, of Fort
William Lodge, No. 415, was moved away early in December,
and we were depi-ived of most of his services, which was un-
fortunate for us, as we feel he would have made a tremendous
contribution to the Craft. One of our experienced brethren,
Bro. Rev. Russell Peden, of Shuniah Lodge, No. 287, very
kindly filled in at times during the balance of the year.
To these officers, I wish to express my personal thanks and
am sure, the thanks of all district lodge members for their
excellent work.
At all Lodges, we were received with due and ancient
respect. We found all books and records in excellent order,
thanks to the diligent work of the lodge Secretaries. All our
Lodges are flourishing with one eocception, and this particular
one will require assistance in obtaining new lodge quarters.
The three Port Arthur lodges combined forces to attend
Divine Service at Trinity United Church, October 19th, where
the District Chaplain was in charge and preached the sermon.
Hornepayne Lodge members and visitors held their Church
Seiwice "the following morning, after our _ official visit to
them, in which it was our privilege to join. Connaught
Lodge, No. 511, held their Annual Church Service on June
21st, at First Fi-esbyterian Church in West Fort William.
During the year, I presented seventeen life mem-
berships, one Fifty Year Medal, and a great number of
Master Mason Certificates.
One of the year's highlights was a visit to Atikokan
Lodge, of the Western District, in company with their Dis-
trict Deputy, Rt. Wor. Bro. John B. Fraser, on the occasion
of his official visit to my ovra Lodge, and was the guest
speaker of the evening.
At the end of November last, my good wife passed away
very suddenly, and it was at this time, that I felt the great
TORONTO, ONTARIO. 1959 10»
power and support of Masonry and received the greatest as-
sistance from my brethren. My duties of office were tem-
porarily delayed, but proved a great help during the period
following.
The President and me-mbers of the Past Masters' Asso-
ciation were of tremendous support during the year, and I
hope that my e-fforts were of some assistance to them on
their official visits.
To all Masters, officers, and brethren, I wish to extend
my thanks for their courteous reception and to express my
entire satisfaction of the manner in which their meetings
were conducted.
ROY A. GUNN, D.D.G.M.
BRANT DISTRICT
To have represented the Most Worshipful the Grand
Mastar in Brant District has been a great privilege, and an
experience which I will remeniber all my life. The warm and
cordial welcome I received in every Lodge shows the respect
with which Grand Lodge is held by all brethren in the
District.
I appointed Wor. Bro. Wm. H. Dilworth District Secre-
tary; Bro. Rev. S. J. Pike, District Chaplain; and Wor. Bro.
Oscar Simpson, Director of Masonic Education. These breth-
ren are to be commended highly on the manner with which
they discharged their important duties.
I found the degree work as perfoi-med by the Lodges
to be uniform and of a high calibre, which impressed the
candidates with the highest ideals exemplified in Masonry
in each degree.
Brant District has an energetic Mast3rs', Past Masters'
and Wardens' Association, which is responsible for a keen
interest in Masonic Education. W. Bro. Len Taylor, of
Brantford, President of the Association, is to be highly com-
mended for the keen interest and the untiring effort he put
forth, which did so much to make Masonic Education so inter-
esting and instructive. It was due to the instigation of this
Association that on three nights three different Lodges
worked a First, Second and Third Decrree for instruction, and
consti-uctive criticism was invited. These Lodges of Instruc-
tion had large and enthusiastic attendances and were much
appreciated.
Eight of the fourteen Lodges held Divine Services, and a
largely attended District Divine Service was held in the St.
George United Church, under the direction of Bro. Rev. S. J.
Pike. District Chaplain, whose theme was "God, the Creator".
The Woodstock Masonic Choir, under the direction of V. Wor.
Bro. J. W. Bryan, contributed greatly to the Service by its
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excellent rendition of "Eemember now Thy Creator", and
other selections. The church was filled to the doors and
chairs were plac&d in the aisles to accommodate the brethren
and their families. The Women's Association served refrosh-
ments after the Service.
Burford Lodge, No. 106, held a centennial celebration on
October 29th, 1958. A banquet was served in the Burford
Fair Grounds Pavilion. A very large number of Masons from
all over Ontario were present and spent a most enjoyable
evening. An excellent entertainment was provided and many
addresses and expressions of congratulations were tendered
this fine old Lodge. Most Wor. Bro. Nelson C. Hart, Lon-
don, gave an inspiring address. Four Lodges in the District
Jiow have the honour to wear gold regalia.
The District was saddened by the passing to The Grand
Lodge Above of two P.D.D.G.M.s, Rt. Wor. Bro W. J. Feld-
camp, of Ozias Lodge, No. 508, Brantford, and Rt. Wor. Bro.
M. Hawley, of St. John's Lodge, No. 82, Paris. The&e breth-
ren are sadly missed.
No words of mine can express my grateful appreciation
for the sympathy received by my family and myself from
all Masons in the District on the occasion of the sudden pass-
ing of my dear wife last March. I thank you from my heart.
Masonry in Brant District is of long standing, but young
and vigorous in its outlook. It has a glorious past and I
look for even a more gloi-ious future. I thank all brethren
for the respect accorded my office, and the warm hearted
welcome I received everywhere in all Lodges. I humbly
feel it was my greatest experience in Masonry to represent
the Grand Master.
S. E. E. WAIT, D.D.G.M.
BRUCE DISTRICT
As my year as District Deputy Grand Master in Bruce
District draws to a close, I am acutely conscious of a deep
abiding sense of gratitude to the brethren of this District for
granting me the opportunity to further my Masonic knowl-
edge, to broaden my concept of our great institution, and to
serve in some small way the fraternity in this area. Humility
and pride are normally considered contradictory terms, but
they are two emotions' which must of necessity move every
brother who has filled this high office. No one can be but
humble-d from the moment he receives his obligation in the
thought that he has been chosen to represent the head of our
Craft and has been considered worthy by his brethren to dis-
charge that most important duty, nor can he be but proud
in the magnificent record of achievement of his District and
of the whole fraternity.
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I consider I was particularly fortunate in my choice of
District Officers: Wor. Bro. T. E. Brant, District Secretary;
Bro. Rev. R. R. Conner, District Chaplain, and V. Wor. Bro.
J. N. H. Norton, District Supervisor of Masonic Education.
Wor. Bro. Brant contributed materially to the success of all
my official visits. All the books and records of each con-
stituent Lodge were carefully examined by him and it is a
source of satisfaction to repoi't that he found them to be in
excellent order. On certain occasions, his helpful and kindly
guidance wei-e- of substantial assistance to the individual
Lodges. The financial condition of our Lodges appears to be
on a sound foundation and it is gratifying to observe that
many of our Lodges own their own premises. I was par-
ticularly impressed by the condition of all the lodge buildings
and furniture; they reflected the pride of the brethren in
their Masonic home.
Bro. Rev. R. R. Conner fulfilled his duties as District
Chaplain in the highest tradition of our Order. He not only
attended many of my inspections with me, but always dis-
played a keen interest in the affairs of this District. Th&
District Divine Service held in St. Paul's United Church,
Walkerton, was very well attended, with almost all Lodges
represented. The Masonic Choir and Quartette added greatly
to the occasion, but the address of the District Chaplain was
a "highlight of the year. Every brother in the Church left
the Service a better Mason after listening to Bro. Conner.
For some eight years, V. Wor. Bro. Norton has been
District Supervisor of Masonic Education. The unselfish de-
votion of this brother to the highest ideals of the Order
reached its culm.ination in this his final year. Regardless of
road conditons, distances, or the weight of many responsi-
bilities, he attended all my visits and all the Schools of In-
struction, save only when prevented by sickness or by the
pressing emergencis of his private avocation. Bruce District
will long remember the sterling character and valuable
contributions of Bro. Norton. I would also acknowledge
the support and encouragement given me by the brethren of
Saugeen Lodge, Walkerton. On every visit a goodly repre-
sentation from my o^vn Lodge was present to greet me.
I was privileged to represnt this District at Northern
Light Lodge, No. 93, in North Huron District on two occa-
sions during the celebration of their hundredth anniversary,,
once when our Grand Master was entertained and again when
Wor. Bro. Judge Bushnell, of Detroit, addressed the brethren.
The outstanding event of the year, however, was the visit
on May 29th last, of our Grand Master, the Most Worshipful
H. L. Martyn, who attended a banquet tendered to him by
the brethren of this District at Walkerton. His address that
evening was an inspiration which will live long in the minds of
all who heard him and marked another milestone for this
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District in its record of service to the Craft and this Com-
munity.
Finally, may I express my sincere appreciation to all
whose co-operation and consideration so materially assisted
me in my year of office.
P. S. MacKENZIE, D.D.G.M.
CHATHAM DISTRICT
The past year has been a very rewardinsr and enjoyable
one and a wondei-ful experience for me. To the Masters,
Officers and Members of the fifteen Lodges of the District
who made it so, I express my g-ratitude. I am especially
grateful to the District Officers who so ably assisted me
during the year.
Wor. Bro. Vei-ne Nurse., District Secretary, accompanied
TTi€ on all my official visits, performing his duties in a very
capable manner. The records of each I<odge were carefully
examined and found to be in good condition. Wor. Bro. Rev.
S. E. Stevenson, Distri^'t Chaplain, and Rt. Wor. Bro. Lorno
Elliott, Chairman of Masonic Education, accompanied me on
most occasions.
Early in September I nresented Grand Steward's Re-
galia to V. Wor. Bro. Earl Rupert, of Baldloon Lodge, Wal-
laceburg.
I took part in the Constituting and Consecrating- of Bal-
doon Lodge, No. 694. with Most Worshipful Bro. Harry L.
Mart\Ti presiding. This was a snlendid occasion with over
400 in attendance. Later I installed and invested the first
officers of the Lodge.
I officially visited evorv Lodge and am pleased to report
that the dei^ree work was of hieh standard. I was impressed
by the sincerity and understanding of the officers and mem-
bers who took part in the work. On mv visit to Parthenon
Lodge in Chatham I presented eierht Masonic Bibles to candi-
dates who had nroved their work in the Third Degree and
were receiving their aprons. I presented four Veteran Jubi-
lee Medals, and one Past Master's Jewel during the year.
The majority of the Lodees held Ladies' Nights, many of
which Mrs. O'Neill and I attended. The friendliness and
Tiospitality exhibited made these visits ve-ry pleasant.
Most Lodges held Church Services which I attended when-
ever possible. The Distri'^t Divine Service was held in Ruth-
erford United Church on June 7th with more than 200 breth-
ren in attendance. This was a thrilling occasion for m.e as
this is the church which I attend. To accommodate the ca-
pacitv crowd of wives and friends a P.A. system was installed
ing ITie neighbouring Presbyterian Church and all enjoyed the
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 107
splendid Soivice. The Grand Chaplain, Rt. Wor. Rev. R. S.
Skinner, of Harrow, gave a short address and the District
Chaplain, Wor. Bro. Rev. S. E. Stevenson, delivered the
sermon.
Plans have been made by Florence Lodge, No. 390, for a
dinner in my honour to be held in Florence Community Centre
on June 17th. Masonic brethren of the District and the-ir
wives have been invited to the banquet. Bro. Rev. H. Rod-
ney, of St. Thomas, will be guest speaker.
It has been a privilege to serve my brethren and I would
express my thanks for the co-operation and understanding
that has been accorded me by the members and officers
throughout the District.
WM. OTTO O'NEILL, D.D.G.M.
EASTERN DISTRICT
As this is the close of my year as D.D.G.M. for Eastern
District, it is my pleasure to submit this report of the year's
activities. It has been a busy year and one that will provide
many pleasant memories for the future.
I appointed Rt. Wor. Bro. D. S. Mcintosh as my District
Secretary, and Wor. Bro. Rev. Robertson Millar as District
Chaplain. In these two appointments I was very fortunate,
as they were a tower of strength in planning and carrying
on th© work.
We visited all nineteen Lodges in the District, and I am
very happy to report the good condition of Masonry in East-
ern District. The District Secrotai'y reports all records and
finances in good condition.
The Masters and officers carried on their work in a very
dignified and creditable manner, and all applicants for ini-
tiation were well screened to ensure that only the right ma-
terial would be used in the Lodge.
On November 7th in Lancaster Lodge. No. 207, the
R.C.M.P. Degree Team from Ottawa raised a member of
Lancaster Lodge who is with the R.C.M.P. We were all
very much impressed with the dignity and precision in which
the work was done. These brethren are indeed a credit to
Masonry, and an honour to the organization to which they
belong. Also in Alexandria Lodge, No. 439, on March 4th,
there w^ere two MacLeods initiated into Masonry and all
chairs were filled with MacLeods.
There were two dedications of lodge rooms. The first,
of Excelsior Lodge, No. 142, Morrisburg, on October 17th,
under the direction of Rt. Wor. Bro. C. M. Pitts, D.G.M.; and
the second, of Wales Lodge, No. 458, on May 9th, under the
direction of Most Wor. Bro. Harry L. Martyn, G.M. Both
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these ceremonies were very impressive and also largely at-
tended by brethren from all over the. District.
Several Lodges in the District hoM Ladies' Nights,
Avhich Mrs. McDermid and I were privileged to attC'nd, en-
joying the hospitality extended on these occasions.
Several Lodges held Church Services which were well
attended. We had our District Church Service in St. An-
drew's United Church, Martintown, conducted by our Dis-
trict Chaplain, Wor. Bro. Rev. Robertson Millar. We had
betvv-een 450 and 500 Masons in attendance, and also a good
attendance of friends of the. Masonic fraternity. Masons in
Eastern District are realizing the importance of the District
Church Service., and interest and attendance are steadily in-
creasing.
I can report that Masonry in Eastern District is in splen-
did condition. The Wor. Masters and officers are carrying
out their duties with honor and dignity, and are holding fast
to our ancient landmarks.
KENNETH McDERMID, D.D.G.M.
FRONTENAC DISTRICT
To have served as the District Deputy Grand Master in
the Frontenac District has been a challenging and, quite
frankly, a very pleasant expei'ience.
I appointed Wor. Bro. Bruce Guthrie as the District
Secretary, and he has fulfilled his duties with the utmost
skill and devotion. Wor. Bro. Rev. R. A. McCrea was ap-
pointed District Chaplain, and Rt. Wor. Bro. T. J. Donnelly,
supervisor of Masonic Education.
The eighteen Lodges were each visited officially once,
^nd certain other visits were made on special occasions. The
courtesy extended to me and the warmth of the receptions
attested to the respect of the brethren for the Grand Master's
personal representative and for me personally
The work in the various Lodges was performed with
dignity and skill, and I have no hesitaton in saying that
Masonry in Frontenac District is in a very thriving condition.
A feature which is worthy of special mention is the in-
terest being shown in improving and beautifying lodge
premises. Two Lodges have recently provided themselves
with new Temples, and others have acquired banquet rooms
and have redecorated. These activities, usually accomplished
in spite of limited resources, are examples of the spirit of
sacrifice and devotion which prevails among the brethren
of the District.
During the year, Albion Lodge, No. 109, Harrowsmith,
attained the one hundredth year of its existence, and on
TORONTO. ONTARIO. 1959 109
November 23rd and 24th the event was suitably commemor-
ated. On Sunday, Nove-mber 23rd, the Worshipful Master,
George M. Spafford, and members of his Lodge, held a Di-
vine Service in tho United Church, Harrowsmith. The speaker
was V. Wor. Bro. Rev. Donald Vatcher, Chaplain of Cata-
raqui Lodge, Kingston. On Monday evening, November 24th,
ce-ntennial ceremonies were held in the lodge room.
The presentation of the gold regalia and the dedication of
a. new Volume of The Sacred Law were made by Most Wor.
Bro. John A. McRae. The Volume of The Sacred Law was
the gift of Wor. Bro. Laverno Kerr in memory of his father,
the late V/or. Bro. Thos. Kerr. The members of the Watson
family presented new Altar Square and Compasses in memory
of the five late Bros. Watson who had all been Past Masters
of Albion Lodge. Most Wor. Bro. McRae was the speaker
at the banquet.
The Masonic Education work was highlighted by a Dis-
trict Lodge of Instruction in the Masonic Templo, Kingston,
on April 27th. The Master Mason Degree was exemplified
and Rt. Wor. Bro. Mo'son Cain kindly attended and acted as
instructor. The. meeting was well attend?d and I wish to
thank Rt. Wor. Bro. Donnelly for his efforts which were
largely responsible for the success of the undortaking.
A District Divine Service was held in Chalmers United
Church, Kingston, at which were honored by the presence
of the Grand Chaplain, Rt. Wor. Bro. R. S. Skinner. There
we.re about 300 Masons present and the District Chaplain is
to be congratulated on the Sei'vice.
On November 8th, I had the pleasure of accompanying-
the. Deputy Grand Master on a special visit to Union Lodge,
Napanee. Rt. Wor. Bro. Pitts' address on that occasion was
an inspiration to the. many Masons in attendance. The won-
derful support given me during the- year by the Past Grand
Lodge officers is deeply appreciated.
TALMAGE H. STONE, D.D.G.M.
GEORGIAN DISTRICT
This report brings to a close, somewhat, the most interest-
ing, pleasurable, instructive and inspiring year of my life. I
sincerelv hope that I have givon more than I have received.
If this ts so — much credit must be given to my District
Secretary and District Chaplain.
I appointed Wor. Bro. Harry Morre.n as my District
Secretary, Bro. Rev. John Riddell, the District Chaplain, and
Wor. Bro. F. L. Crowe as Supervisor of Masonic Education.
Wor. Bro. Morren accompanied me on every visit and the
Chaplain missed but two.
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Together, the Secretary and I drew up a schedule, of
visits which was followed throughout my term. Wor. Bro.
Morren showed a keen interest in every visit and brought a
real inspiration to each and every Secretary. He reports
that the books and records of the lodges are in a splendid
condition; the general financial structure of the lodges are
in good order and insurance s&emed adequate.
My District Chaplain was a most interesting travelling
companion and a tower of strength. He spoke at several
of the banquets which followed our visits. He encouraged,
all lodges to hold a Divine Service. His work culminated in
our District Divine- Service. There was a goodly representa-
tion from each of our 20 lodges. The 180 Masons who were
present at St. Giles Church, Barrie, enjoyed the inspiring ad-
dress delivered by the Chaplain, entitled "Masonry and the
Space Age".
One of the many highlights of my term occurred at the
start of my year. This was the centenary celebration of my
Mother Lodge, Corinthian, No. 96. Of this celebration two
eve>nts stand out in my mind. First, the banquet at which.
R.W. Bro. C. M. Pitts, D.G.M., was the eloquent speaker.
Secondly, the "Master's Night" when the chairs and all the
floor work of the degree were performed by the Masters of
the Lodges of the District. It is a pleasure to report that R.W.
Bro. Pitts, D.G.M., was again in my district about a month,
later. This time he assisted greatly in the success of the 75th
anniversary of Caledonia Lodge, Midland.
On each official visit I endeavoured to promote Masonic
Education. I suggested that at each regular meeting a five
to ten-minute talk be given. This talk could be based on the
articles prepared by the Grand Lodge Committee or from the
Manual on Masonic Education. It was a delight on two occa-
sions when on special visits to listen to such. These talks
were delivered while the candidate was being prepared. I
commend this period to all Lodges. From the lodge notices
received, I read that most Lodges had committees on Masonic
education and there were times they justified their exist-
ence. Georgian District is fortunate to be well supplied with,
brethren who are well read and splendid speakers. My fer-
vent hope is that they are kept busy.
The condition of Masonry in this District is of very high
calibre. The work is performed in a very friendly, sincere
manner. The officers appear not only to know their work
but they express it with meaning. This will be developed
to even a greater degree through the efforts of the Masonic
Officers' Association of the District under the leadership of
Wor. Bro. Gord. Mallion, of Tottenham.
I wish to express my gratitude to all those brethren who
willingly assisted me in every way possible. From the greet-
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ings and courtesies I received, I know Grand Lodge is re-vered
and honoured in Georgian District.
GEORGE G. CALDWELL. D.D.G.M.
GREY DISTRICT
To have beon District Deputy Grand Master for Grey
District during the past year has been a wonderful experi-
ence. My year of office has been made pleasant by the sin-
cere co-operation and sympathetic understanding of the Lodges
in the District and the cordial and gracious reception accord-
ed me on my official visit to each of the twelve Lodges was
most gratifying. Due respect was paid the Grand Master
and all Grand Lodge Officers on each visit. The work was
carried out according to the ritual, as closely as was human-
ly possible.
I appointed Wor. Bro. Wm. G. Ellison, District Secretary,
Bro. Rev. A. H. Harrison, District Chaplain, and Bro. W. W.
Graham, Supervisor of Masonic Education. These brethren
were in attendance at most of my visits and I thank them
for the support given me, espacially the District Secretary,
as he has given me every assistance possible and reports thac
the Lodges in the District are in good condition financially and
that the books are kept in a very efficient manner. I was
pleased to note that talks were being given on Masonic Edu-
cation, but too often by Past Masters and not by Master
Masons or others.
On my official visit to North Star Lodge, Owen Sound, I
presented Bro. H. C. Irwin with his Veteran's Jubilee Medal ia
appreciation of fifty years' service to the Craft.
Hiram Lodge, No. 490, Markdale, celebrated its Fiftieth
Anniversary in November. The guest speaker was Rt. Wor.
Bro. H. A. McCauley, and during the evening my own Lodge
presented me with a Masonic Bible, which was much appre-
ciated. In March, when on my official visit to Hiram Lodge,
No. 490, I was privileged to take part in the initiation of my
grandson, Lee Bradey. His father, Wor. Bro. J. E. Bradey,
presided for the initiation, at which ceremony three genera-
tions of the Bradey family took part.
A goodly number of blood donors have been registered
throughout the district as a walking Blood Bank to be on call
by the various hospitals in the districts.
At a banquet in Walkerton, Bruce District, which was held
in honour of the M.W. The Grand Master, Bro. Harry L.
Martyn, who was the chief speake-r of the evening, I was
privileged to reply to the toast to "the Visitors".
A District Divine Service was held in Durham Anglican
Church on June 7th, with a good attendance at which the
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District Chaplain was assisted by Rt. Wor. Bro. Rev. W. M.
Lee., of Alliston, who delivered a very impressive sermon.
I wish to thank the Grand Master and my brethren for
the wonderful honour they have bestowe-d on me, and I hope,
from a very humble and thankful heart, that I have con-
tributed to the- well-being and advancement of our beloved
Fraternity.
RAN BRADEY, D.D.G.M.
HAMILTON DISTRICT "A"
It has been indeed a pleasure to serve as D.D.G.M. for
the past year. The warm welcome and loyal support given
me by every Lodge in the District certainly show that the
Grand Master and Grand Lodge are held in high esteem by
the brethren.
Wor. Bro. W. J. B. Kay, the District .Secretary, accom-
panied me on all of my official visits. On examination of the
books of the various Secretaries and Treasurers of the
Lodges, he highly commended them on the efficient manner
in which the books were kept.
Masonic Education, under the leadership of Rt. Wor. Bro.
W. L. Somerville and his committee, held three successful
educational meetings during the year. Each degree was dis-
cussed. We were fortunate to have Rt. Wor. Bro. B. B.
Foster, Chainnan of Masonic Education, with us at one of our
meetings. These meetings were well attended and
were very interesting. I would like to suggest that possibly
more help might be given to each individual Lodge by the
Supervisor of Masonic Education or one of his committee to
give the Lodge guidance on their individual meetings on
Masonic Education.
Wor. Bro. Rev. H. G. Lowry, District Chaplain, was able
to be with me on several of my visits. Many Divine Services
were held and attendance at these was fair, but certainly
could stand a great deal of improvement. Burlington Lodge,
No. 165, had the ple-asure of having Rt. Wor. Bro. the Rev.
Skinner, Grand Chaplain, as the guest speaker at their regu-
lar meeting in May.
Mrs. Wright and I attended a great many At Homes and
quite frequently we had the pleasure of having the company
of Rt. Wor. Bro. Kemp and his wife from Hamilton "B". At
one of these Ladies' Nights, I noticed two tables with just
ladies. On inquiry, I was told they were widows of deceased
brethren who each year received a complimentary ticket.
This, I thought, was certainly a nice gesture on the part of
the Lodge.
A great many fraternal visits are exchanged between.
American and Canadian lodg<es. I had the pleasure of attend-
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ing some of these, and they seem to be very popular with
the bi'ethren.
Several Fifty Year Medals wore presented to brethren
during the year, and to these men we certainly owe a debt
of gratitude for their long association in Masonry.
The Masters and Wardens and Past Masters have very
active organizations in Hamilton Districts "A" and "B".
Eligible members for both of these organizations should give
them their full support.
The work in each of the nineteen Lodges was conducted
in a very capable manner. I noticed a great many doing
work besides officers and Past Masters, which is very good
for Masonry. Attendance at our meetings could certainly be
increased, and Masters should do their best to see that the
brethren are out of the banquet room shortly after 11 o'clock.
I cannot help but mention here that the membe-r or mem-
bers responsible for starting a brother on the climb to the
Master's chair should use great care in selecting the candi-
date and should keep foremost in his or their own mind that
some day that junior officer may be Wor. Master of the
lodge.
D. K. WRIGHT, D.D.G.M.
HAMILTON DISTRICT "B"
Masonry in Hamilton District "B" has had another suc-
cessful year with keen interest being shown by officers and
members of all the Lodges with a slight increase in attendance
as compared with previous years, which speaks well for the
future.
I visited officially on behalf of the Grand Master, all 20
Lodges comprising this District and I have witnessed the
degree work of the various officers with much satisfaction.
The exemplification of the work has been carried out with the
sincerity and dignity that makes our ritual most impressive
and I cannot but feel that the various candidates have been
greatly impi*essed.
I have found that Masonic Education is carried on in
all the lodges in one form or anothe-r and the Committees
on Masonic Education are making a worth-while effort to
increase the interest in this most important work.
There were two Divine Services held during the year by
the combined Hamilton Districts unde-r the auspices of the
Masters' and Wardens' Associations; also many Lodges have
held their own Services. However, it is regrettable that these
meetings were not more largely attended as unfortunately
this reflects adversely on our fraternity.
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There have been several outstanding events in the Dis-
trict during the past year:
On Friday, October 10th, Most. Wor. Bro. T. H. Simpson,
representing the Most Wor. Grand Master, presided at the
Ceremony of Constituting and Consecrating the new Lodge
in our District — The Thomas Hamilton Simpson Lodge, No.
692, which was largely attended by Present and Past Grand
Lodge Officers and I am sure that this impressive ceremony
will live long in the memories of all those fortunate enough
to be present.
On Thui-sday, October 30th, assisted by a number of
Grand Lodge Officers, I installed the first officers of that
Lodge and one can already see a great future for this new
Lodge which bears the name of one of our most distinguished
brethren.
At the regular meeting in November of St. Andrew's
Lodge, No. 62, Caledonia, while paying my official visit, I
presented to Very Wor. Bro. Harrison Arreil, Q.C., his 60
Year Pin and congratulated him also on being the oldest
active Crown Attorney in Ontario.
At the regular meeting of Acacia Lodge, No. 61, on
January 9th last. Most Wor. Bro. T. Hamilton Simpson had
the great honour of installing his son as Worshipful Master
and the large attendance at that meeting was a great tribute
to him. Again, on my official visit to the same Lodge on Feb-
ruary 13th, I had the pleasure of presenting to Brother W.
F. Johnson his Fifty Year Medal. These brethren who have
been so honoured are to be warmly congratulated.
The social side of Masonry has been well taken care
of at the various Lodge Ladies' Nights or At-Homes and
both Mrs. Kemp and I have received many kindnesses and
courtesies, not only from the Lodges in my own District but
also from many in Hamilton "A" District, where it has been
my privilege to fraternize with Rt. Wor. Bro. Donald Wright
of that District.
I wou'd like to gratefully acknowledge the assistance so
readily given me by the District Officers which I appointed,
and the many kindnesses from the Past Masters' Association
and the Masters' and Wardens' Association.
This has been a most memorable year to me and I sin-
cerely appreciate the opportunity of sei-ving in this capacity.
STEPHEN G. K. KEMP, D.D.G.M.
LONDON DISTRICT
As an introductory remark I venture the following: The
great thing that links' brethren together in Masonry is the
fact that wa are all builders. "For we are labourers together
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with God: Ye are God's husbandry, Ye are God's building."
I Corinthians, 3-9.
The materials with which we labour are constituent ele^
ments of every human being, and our purpose is to know how
to use the materials to construct temples of the mind and
soul, which will be pleasing to the eyes of the Great Archi-
tect. For this work cei'tain essentials are preliminary to suc-
cess. We must have faith in each other, confidence in the
success of our efforts as long as they are rightly directe-d.
It is the hope that the following humble essay may serve
in some slight degree to place before you the condition of
Masonry in London District. Whatever I may say on the
subject will naturally be incomplete.
Inspired by the enthusiasm and devotion displayed by my
predecessors, the brethren have captured a new sense of loy-
alty and purpose, which is evidenced throughout every de-part-
ment of the work.
The care, protection and maintenance of our Masonic
Temples, lodge rooms, furniture and jewels occupy a promi
nent place in the consideration of the Worshipful Masters and
brethren, and is reflected in the continuing improvements
being made throughout the District.
The interest and enthusiasm of the brethren, particularly
our new brethren is being encouraged through careful and
well planned meetings in general, and the high quality of
ritualistic work in particular, bringing credit to the Worship-
ful Masters, and officers, who at all times give due considera-
tion to our regnlations. It is good to note that
the Worshipful Masters, in planning prC'sentation of degrees,
provide an opportunity for the Past Masters and bi-ethren
of the Lodge to share in the experience of active participa-
tion in the ceremonies. This not only actively engages the
valuable talents of our Past Master but also provides an
avenue of development for the brethren, some of whom may
one day assume the gavel of his office.
In an effort to stimulate attendance in our Lodges, con-
siderable attention is given to the arranging of Roll Call
and Memorial Services, all members' degree teams, educa-
tional programmes of a question and answer type, with all
members given an opportunity to participate, and fraternal
visits among the Masonic Lodges of the District and surround-
ing area.
The brethren of London District are most grateful to
Rt. Wor. Bro. Molson Cain who gave generously of his time
and talents in presenting a most infonnative and stimulating
District Lodge of Instruction based on the Entered Apprentice
Degree.
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We acknowledge with gratitude the untiring efforts of
our District Educational Committer at this and many other
meetings they arranged and conducted. Realizing the value
of Masonic Education many of our Lodges have their own
committee, and often devote a portion of their meetings to
this work.
Our District Ourc^" Ser\nce was held in St. James West-
minster Church; a cordial and fraternal welcome was extend-
ed to the brethren, their families and friends by our District
Chaplain and Rector, Bro. the Rev. Canon H. E. Merrifield,
assisted by Very Wor. Bro. Rev. Walter Kite-ley, P.A.G.
Chap'ain, and Bro. the Rev. Cannon A. A. Trumper. The
Church was well filled and a very in.sr>iring sermon was de-
livered by Rt. Wor. Bro. Rev. R. S. Skinner, Grand Chaplain.
Many of our Lodges held Church Sei-vices_ during the
year and we commend our Grand Chaplain, District Chaplain
and Worshipful Masters for promoting this important aspect
of Masonry.
We record, with sincere appreciation, the splendid work
of the London Blood Donors' Sei-vice Committee, and those who
supported this worthwhile cause. In the field of benevolence,
the brethren have spread much happiness, comfort and encour-
agement through their many visits to our brethren, who by
reason of age or illness were unable to attend their Lodge.
The evening of March 25th will long remain in the
memory of the brethren who, on that occasion, had the pleas-
ure of attending a reception in honour of our Grand Master,
Most Wor. Bro. H. L. Martj-n. The Grand Master's address,
together with his genial personality and kindly greetings,
made a lasting impression on the brethren.
In the office of District Deputy Grand Master, a number
of Masons were employed. I refer to Bro. Rev. Canon H. E.
Merifield, District Chaplain; Wor. Bro. Robert Cater, Dis-
crict Supervisor of Masonic Education; Wor. Bro. Leo Allen,
District Secretary. These brethren, amid duties and respon-
sibilities to church and office, served their Masonic office
most faithfully. Their co-oneraton, assistance and kindnesses
I shall ever remember. Their kindly manner and sterling
qualities won for them our highest esteem and gratitude.
As the sands in the glass of time announce the close of
my year, I again record mv heartfelt thanks for the honor
accorded me, and trust my stewardship has proved worthy of
your confidence.
HARRY PEERS, D.D.G.M.
MUSKOKA DISTRICT
As District Deputv Grand Master for Muskoka District
my year commenced by attending the Masonic funeral of
my immediate predecessor, the late Rt. Wor. Bro. Bruce
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Minns. His passing to the Grand Lodge Above so shortly
after relinquishing office was deeply felt by all brother
Masons of this District and members of Grand Lodge. This,
coupled with the decease- soon thereafter of Rt. Wor. Bro.
Thomas Gravette, of Golden Rule Lodge, brought sadness to
a year which otherwise was very successful and stimulating.
My appointment of Wor. Bro. J. J. Hogarth as District
Secretary, and Bro. Rev. N. Thomas as District Chaplain
proved very popular and they were of great assistance to me.
T officially visited all eight Lodges in the District and W.
Bro. Hogarth made a careful check of the records of each
and found all to be in good order and the Lodges to be in
good financial standing. My visits were all well attended
and I took every opportunity to speak on different phases of
the practical application of Masonry. The general condition
of Masonry in this District is good and the officers are well
versed in their work. It v\'as felt, however, that some im-
provement in the general average attendance in some
Lodges could be encouraged and that a Lodge of Instruction
might be suggested.
The highlight of my year came with the reception of the
Most Worsliipful the Grand Master, H. L. Martyn, and the
Dedication by him of the New Temple of Muskoka Lodge,
No. 360, on May 23rd. This Lodge is to be highly compli-
mented on their fine building and the efforts of its members
■which have gone into its construction.
The Past Masters' and Wardens' Association were fortun-
ate to have Rt. Wor. Bro. Rev. R. S. Skinner, Grand Chaplain,
attend a banquet; his address was interesting and informative.
This Association gained much encouragement and a new out-
look from this meeting.
I am pleased to i-eport the presentation of the
Fifty Year Medal to Rt. Wor. Bro. W. R. Dixon, of Algon-
quin Lodge, who is a very deserving Mason.
The District Church Service was held on June 21st at
St. James' United Church, Parry Sound, at which time the
District Chaplain conducted the Service.
In conclusion, I wish to thank the many Masons in this
District who have done so much towards making my year of
office so very pleasant as well as contributing towards
the well-being and advancement of Masonry.
F. C. POWELL, D.D.G.M.
NIAGARA DISTRICT "A"
It is with pleasure that I submit my report on my work
daring 1958 and 1959 for Niagara District "A".
During my term of office, I have paid an official visit
of inspection to each of the fourteen Lodges in this District.
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On all but two occasions degrees were- conferred, all three
being observed during the term. I have also unofficially
visited all Lodges, often being invited to attend special
events — Past Masters — Charter Members — Visiting
Lodges, etc. Of special interest was the evening of Sept. 9th
when St. George's Lodge, No. 15, honoured two members,
the Grand Wardens — R.W. Bro. E. L. James and R.W.
Bro. J. B. Sainsbury.
I arranged for fourteen Past Grand Lodge Officers to
assist M.W. Bro. W. J. Dunlop to institute Grantham Lodge
at Port Dalhousie on Sept. 29th. The officers and members
are most enthusiastic; the Lodge is flourishing and hopeful
of being granted a Warrant at the next Annual Communica-
tion of Grand Lodge.
Of particular interest to me, as a member of Maple
Leaf, No. 103, was that Lodge's Centennial Dinner and meet-
ing on October 17th. Many visitors shared in e.njoying a fine
address by R.W. E. C. McCullagh, Past Grand Chaplain.
The highlight of my year was the visit of the Grand
Master to Niagara Districts 'A' and 'B', on Jan. 12th. M.W.
Bro._ Martyn gave a most interesting address and we were
privileged to welcome many other Grand Lodge Officers.
It has been gratifying to note that the trend to smaller
lodge attendance seems to have been checked. I firmly
believe this can be accomplished by using Masonic Education
to re-awaken interest in our ritual and philosophy. W. Bro.
W. W. MacDonald, District Supei-visor of Masonic Education,
has completed a most constructive year and the Masters' and
Wardens' Association is to be complimented for securing R.W.
Bro. M. Cain on two occasions to exemplify and explain our
ritual and teachings.
All Lodges have attended Divine Services, that for the
St. Catharines Lodges being observed as a District Service.
An increase in attendance has led me to hope that I have,
had some success in my aim to emphasize that Masonry is not
a substitute for the established Church and that all Masons
should be good chui'chmen. Bro. Rev. J. Newman served
well as District Chaplain.
I am most grateful for the many kindnesses and cour-
tesies shown to me, particularly those shared with my wife,
the District Secretary, W. Bro. H. W. Ballantyne and Mrs.
Ballantyne. All Lodges held Ladies' Nights and we were
honoured guests on all occasions. We have also enjoye-d
many unofficial events with the Masons of the District and
their ladies.
Masonry continues to flourish in Niagara "A". Member-
ship continues to increase; attendance improves; the-work is
of high calibre; arrears of dues are, generally speaking, rea-
sonable, and most lodge rooms are in good condition. I trust
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that I have contributed, in some small way to this happy
condition and that my work has merited "the approval of
Grand Lodge and my brethren of Niagara "A". If I have
been successful in the discharge of my dutie-s, it is largely
due to the assistance and support of Past Grand Lodge Of-
ficers, the Masters and particularly the District Secretary,
W. Bro. Ballantyne, who has been a tower of strength during
a most strenuous but truly rewarding year.
A. W. RUSSELL, D.D.G.M.
NIAGARA DISTRICT "B"
To have served as D.D.G.M. for the year 1958-59 has
been one of great satisfaction and a sincere pleasure.
The cordial and gracious reception which I have received
from the fourteen Lodges in this District has been an inspira-
tion and a revelation of the great esteem and loyalty the
brethre.n have for the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge.
I appointed Wor. Bro. Cecil N. Lundy as District Secre-
tary, Bro. Rev. John Kitchen as District Chaplain, and V. Wor.
Bro. Wm. Dimond as District Supervisor of Masonic Educa-
tion. I am deeply indebted to these brethren for their loyalty
and support by their attendance with me on all my official
and unofficial visits which I paid to all Lodges in this
District. I wish to commend all the Lodge Secretaries in the
District upon the fine manner in which the District Secre-
tary found their minutes and records.
Many of the Lodges held their Annual Ladies' Night
which my wife and I, accompanied by the District Secretary
and his wife, had the pleasure of attending these enjoyable
events.
The brethren of Niagara "B" and I joined with Rt. Wor.
Bro. A. Russell, D.D.G.M. and the brethren of Niagara "A"
at a dinner and reception in honor of the Most Worshipful,
the Grand Master, which was held in St. Catharines in Feb-
ruary of this year. The evening will be long remembered
hy the brethren of both Niagara 'A' and 'B' for the inspir-
ing address of the Grand Master.
The Masters' and Wardens' Association have had an-
other successful year, with the holding of two largely attend-
ed meetings, one in Fort Erie and the other in Welland.
These meetings we-re highlighted by an outstanding address
on Masonic Education.
It is encouraging to note the continuing increasing in-
terest which is being show by the younger members in Ma-
sonic Education. While all the Lodges in the District have set
up Masonic Education Committees, my District Supervisor of
Education has been very pleased to have been given the
opportunity by the Masters of all the Lodges on each of my
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visits, to address a few remarks to the brethren in general
and to the Masonic Education Committees in particular.
The increasing number of brethren attending the Annual
Church Services of the various Lodges is most gratifying.
The District Service was held in Lundy's Lane United Church,
Niagara Falls, on May 17th. Bro. Rev. John Kitchen, Dis-
trict Chaplain, arranged the Service and delivered the sermon.
He was assisted by Rev. V. Fiddes, Minster of the Church.
The nearly two hundred Masons of this District who attend-
ed this service, along with myself, are particularly grateful
to the members of the St. Catharines Masonic Choir who as-
sisted in the musical portion of the Sei-vice.
In conclusion, I am pleased to report that Masonry in
Niagara District "B" is in very good condition. On all my
official as well as the many unofficial visits which I have
paid to each of the Lodges, I have found the affairs and
business of each Lodge being conducted in a very commend-
able manner. The conferring of the degi-ees are being car-
ried out in an excellent manner, observing a strict adherence
to our Ancient Landmarks and Constitution at all times.
It has been a privilege for me to have served the
brethren and I would like to express my sincere apprecia-
tion for the grand co-operation which I received during the
past year, which I shall always cherish as I continue in my
efforts to serve Freemasonry to the best of my ability.
H. HIGGINS, D.D.G.M.
NIPISSING EAST DISTRICT
As another Masonic year draws to a close, it is gratify-
ing to be able to report that Freemasonry is in very good
hands in this District.
Each of the eight Lodges were officially visited, and I
was indebted to, and grateful for, the company of my District
Secretary, District Chaplain, and the Immediate Past Master
of my own Lodge, on all of my inspections.
My reception at each Lodge was most friendly, and I
found little to criticize in the performance of the work. It
was indead a good sign to see so many junior officers taking
an active part in the rendering of the vv'ork of the degrees.
It reflects credit on the senior officers and Past Masters for
their interest in maintaining the high standard of perform-
ance.
Masonic Education is progressing slowly but thoroughly,
and I have tried to point out, at each inspection, how very
necessary it is to the present and future well-being of our
Craft, that the brethren be well versed in the esoteric, and
also in the traditional and historic work of the Craft.
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My District Secretary reports all Lodges to be in reason-
ably good condition financially. Insurance is carried on all
properties, and it was suggested to several Masters to bring
the matter of fire insurance before their Committe-e of Gen-
eral Purposes, with a view to making possible revisions.
Life memberships could be a cause of financial concern
in the near future for some Lodges, and the Masters have
been asked to take early action to give this matter the fulle-st
consideration.
One of our smaller Lodges in the Matachewan mining
area is worthy of a special word of commendation. Mining
in this area has suffered somewhat of a depression, and as
a result a number of brethren have been compelled to depart
from this area to seek employment elsewhere. The remaining
brethren, although widely scattered, are very faithful in at-
tending Lodge and in promoting the Craft's welfare. Winter
conditions can be very severe in this section, but it has to be
outstanding to keep the members away from their Lodge.
All Lodges are preparing for their Annual Divine Sei-v-
ices, and previous years' records show that these services
are reasonably well attended.
Several fraternal visits between Lodges were ex-
changed, and these foster excellent relations and are thor-
oughly enjoyed.
Several Lodges have held, or propose to hold a "Ladies'
Night" before the end of their present year.
One of the pleasantest evenings in the year was March
^Ist, when we had the honour and privilege of receiving our
Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Harry L. Martyn.
All Lodges in the District were well represented, and many
distinguished brethren from our sister Districts were in at-
tendance. It was a great pleasure for me to be able to con-
duct our Grand Master on a short tour of the Tri-Town area
of Cobalt-Haileybury-New Liskeard, during the afternoon.
In the evening, our Grand Master was entertaine<i at a
dinner in the auditorium of the United Church in New Lis-
keard, and after the customary toasts our Grand Master
spoke to the brethren in an address that will be long re-
membered.
It has been a great pleasure, a profound honour and a
distinct privilege to have serve.d as District Deputy Grand
Master, and I wish to thank again all those brethren in the
Lodges in this District, without whose help, co-operation and
friendship, very little could have been accomplished.
RICHARD H. IRWIN, D.D.G.M.
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NIPISSING WEST DISTRICT
It has been a great honour and privilege to have served
Nipissins: West Dstrict in the eventful year of 1958-59. On
Sept. 20th, 1958, it was my pleasure to assist Most Wor. Bro.
W. L. Wright in the ceremonies of Constitution and Consecra-
tion of Friendship Lodge, No. 691, at Copper Cliff. Later
that evening I installed the Master and officers. The week
of February 8th was an eventful one for our District. On
Wednesday, February 11th, I instituted Elliott Lake Lodge in
their temporary quarters in Blind River, and on Friday, the
13th, of the same week. Bethel Lodge at Sudbury. Thus,
Nipissing West District has contributed two new Lodges to
our Grand Jurisdiction, and has had one receive its Warrant
in this Masonic year.
Espanola Lodge, No. 527, has new lodge premises and is
looking forward to the Dedication in the fall. Two othei*
Lodges are contemplating building or buying new "homes".
Each of our 17 Lodges is very busy with candidates;
perform their functions from well to e-xcellently and the Dis-
trict Secretary reports they are all in sound financial con-
dition. I can truthfully requote the words of Most Wor.
Bro. W. J. Drope, when commenting on Nipissing West Dis-
trict in 1924, and I quote: "Masonry in Northern Ontario is
strong, virile, serious and e.xpansive.
Our Di "Strict was honoured by the election of Rt. Wor.
Bro. J. B. Sainsbury, of Keystone Lodge, No. 412, as Grand
Junior Warden. Although he had many commitments
throucrhout the Grand Jurisdiction, he found time to attend
all the important functions of the District. We were also
pleased with the appointments of Woi\ Bro. Alan Y. Brough-
ton, of Keystone Lodge, No. 412, as the Grand Representative
of the Grand Lodge of Kansas near our Grand Lodge, (suc-
ceeding his late lamented father, Rt. Wor. Bro. H. P. Brough-
ton), and of V. Wor. Bro. W. E. W. Cressey, of Nickle Lodge,
No. 427, as the Grand Renresentative of the Grand Lodge of
Chile near our Grand Lodge.
Our Grand Master visited our District on April 1st, 1959.
The three "Soo" Lodges, Kevstone, No. 412, Algoma, No. 469,
and Hatherly, No. 625, acted as hosts and many distinguished
brethren of our far-flung District, as well as visitors from
Marquette. Michigan, attended. The Grand Master's address
was a masterpiece and rewarded all those present. On March
4th, the Grand Chaplain, Rt. Wor. Bro. Rev. R. S. Skinner,
visited our District. My mother Lodge, Algoma, No. 469, was
host to several Lodsces. Again we were the recipients of a
very interesting address.
Veteran Jubilee Medals were presented by me to Bros. D.
H. Smith and H. R. Wood, of Algoma, No. 469, and Wor. Bro.
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 123
F. W. Baxter, an old friend, received his in Gore Bay Lodge,
No. 472.
It is with deep regret that I report the death of two
outstanding members, Wor. Bro. E. D. Mills, Secretary and
Patriarch of Dyment Lodge, No. 442, last October, and Wor.
Bro. Edward G. (Ted) Perry, Master of Sudbury Lodge, No.
658, after only three months in office.
Most of the Lodges reported that their efforts in Ma-
sonic Education fell shoi-t of their aims due to the press of
degree work. With this preconceived thought in my mind I
planned and delivered an address on Masonic Education to
each Lodge in the District.
My appontments were as follows: Wor. Bro. J. S. Fer-
guson, District Secretary; Rt. Wor. Bro. Canon F. W. Col-
loton, District Chaplain, and V. W. Bro. J. R. Watt, District
Supervisor of Masonic Education. These brethren acted as a
wonderful assisting team, accompanying me whenever pos-
sible.
My heartfelt thanks go to all those who, in so many
ways, made my year easier for me and of more value to the
District, in particular the District Secretary and my pre-
decessor, Rt. Wor. Bro. L. L. W. Ashcroft.
FRANK H. PEARSE, D.D.G.M.
NORTH HURON DISTRICT
Fulfilling the office of District Deputy Grand Master
in North Huron District for the past year has been an ex-
tremely pleasant and enriching experie-nce for me. The cor-
dial and gracious reception accorded me in the twelve Lodges
impressed upon me their loyalty to the Grand Master and
Grand Lodge.
I appointed Wor. Bro. George H. Gibson, District Secre-
tary; Rt. Wor. Bro. Adam Dodds, Chairman of Masonic Edu-
cation, and Bro. Rev. Harold T. West, District Chaplain.
An official visit was paid to each of the twelve Lodges.
Practically every officer was sincere and earnest and showed
good ability in handling the work. I am happy to report
that Masonry is in a healthy state throughout the District.
The District Secretary reports that the records of the
Secretaries are in excellent condition. The financial affairs
of ten Lodges in this District are in a satisfactory condition,
while the remaining two are taking steps to revise their by-
laws in regards to dues and fees.
The Masonic Education programme was under the ca-
pable direction of Rt. Wor. Bro. Adam Dodds, but, due to
illness early in the year, he was unable to carry out the
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programme. However, Masonic Education is receiving in-
creased attention in many of the Lodges.
The District Reception to honour Most Wor. Bro. Harry
L. Martyn was held at Knox Church Activity Centre in Kin-
cardine on October 17th, in conjunction with the Centennial
Celebration of Northern Light Lodge, No. 93, (the first Lodge
in the District to attain its 100th anniversary). The Grand
Master gave a very inspiring and impressive address to the
240 Masons who attended. Rt. Wor. Bro. E. L. James^
Grand Senior Warde-n, also honoured us with his presence.
During the year I have had the privilege of exchanging
visits with Rt. Wor. Bro. P. S. MacKenzie, D.D.G.M. of
Bruce District. On one of these visits the Masons of Bruce
District held a reception and banquet in honour of Most Wor.
Bro. Harry L. Martyn.
The Past Masters' and Wardens' Association of this
District is doing excellent work and is filling an important
place in Masonry.
The Annual Divine Sei-vice of the District was held on
June 14th at Wroxeter United Church. Bro. Rev. Harold T.
West, District Chaplain, arranged the Service and delivered
the seimon. He was assisted by Rev. Ewart Qarke, of the
local charge. Approximately 120 brethren from the District
attended. Many of the Lodges have held their individual
Services while the remainder have set theirs for a later date.
W. L. DOUGLAS, D.D.G.M.
ONTARIO DISTRICT
At the very beginning of my official duties I was
able to persuade Wor. Bro. Thos. J. Cuthbert to act as my
District Secretary. He has been a tower of strength in
promoting the spirit of Masonry throughout the District, as
well as a very helpful and efficient Secretary. I was equally
fortunate in inducing R.W. Bro. Rev. P. N. Knight to act as
District Chaplain. His ready wit and willingness to speak of
the duties^ of a Mason in re-spect to his Lodge and also re-
garding his responsibilities as a man, made him very popular
throughout the District. R.W. Bro. Knight conducted the
District Church Service at Colborne in a manner which
caused many favorable comments from the brethren pres-
ent. As Chairman of Masonic Education, I was successful
in securing the services of Wor. Bro. T. F. Graydon, a man
whose interest in Masonic Educaton and in the proper dis-
charge of the duties of all those assisting in degree work
is not surpassed in the District.
This District for some years past has commenced the
work after the summer recess with a District Masters'
Night at St. John's Lodge, Cobourg, with the newly appointed
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D.D.G.M. in the chair foi' the degree work. It is a wonder-
ful opportunity for the Masters to get acquainted with each
other and to appraise the knowledge their D.D.G.M. has of
the work.
An €ve.ning, never to be forgotten, was the Constituting
and Consecrating of Parkwood Lodge, No. 695, in Oshawa.
The M.W. the Grand Master, presided at the cere-monies, and
his address in reply to the toast to Grand Lodge gave the
large number of Masons who attended reason to be proud of
the man who was their h-ead and of the organization to
which they belonged.
I presented three Fifty Year Veteran Jubilee Medals to
brethren of Colborne Lodge and also one to Wor. Bro. Fred
Marsh, of Composite Lodge, the latter being presented on
behalf of the Grand Lodge of Quebec. At my official visit to
Cedar Lodge, Oshawa, I was honoured by being asked to pre-
sent the William Mercer Wilson Medal to Bro. W. R. Johnson.
The citation prepared by his brethren fully explained why
the Committee in charge of awarding this medal granted tne
request.
During the yaar I visited each Lodge twice, once in a
fraternal visit to become better acquainted with the officers
and brethren, and then for the official inspection. I was
received with dignity and honor on all occasions. The offi-
cers and brethren, who assisted with the work, proved to us
that they knew their work, not only letter perfect, but also
the spirit and meaning of what they were conferring upon
the different candidates.
I would like to refer at this time to the work of a
Wardens' Group. These men meet under the leadership oi
P.D.D.G.M. Jas. Jackson, and I am sure that the discussions
they have and the instructions they receive have a great deal
to do with the uniformity of the work throughout the District.
My Secretary reports that the finances of each Lodge
are in e-xcellent condition; that there is a minimum of arrears
of dues. One Lodge reported that it had no arrears of dues.
Some Lodges are carrying sizable amounts of money looking
toward the time when they might be going to build.
My Official Inspection of Fidelity Lodge, No. 428, Port
Perry, was carried out in their new Temple, which was com-
pleted in time for the March meeting. Words cannot express
the congratulations of the District to the brethren respon-
sible for the erection of this excellent building which is not
only a credit to the Masons of Fidelity Lodge but also to
Ontario District. I am told that Wor. Bro. N. Heayn was
responsible for a great deal of the leadership in this project,
but I am sure he was ably assisted by the brethren. Not only
did they contribute their work but also they were generous
with their money, as I am given to understand that the out-
standing debt is very small.
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I was fortunate in meeting R.W. Bro. H. G. Hutcheson,
of Fidelity Lodge. This remarkable Mason was D.D.G.M. in
the yoar 1906-1907. He passed to the Grand Lodge Above
on June 4th, 1959, but his example and conduct as a Mason
will long be remembered by his brethre-n.
Colborne Lodge, No. 91, was recognized this year by
Grand Lodge as having completed 100 years of continuous
service and the brethren were given permission to wear
gold braid on their regalia. Of the 14 Lodges in the Dis-
trict, seven have been recognized as having passed the 100
year mark and the eighth is endeavouring to prove their
right to this honor as well.
Still to come, on June 25th, is a District Reception to
M.W. Bro. H. L. Martyn, Grand Mai?ter. At this gathering
Colborne Lodge will also be cele-brating their Centennial. The
banquet will be held in United Lodge, Brighton, as 10-0 years
ago the first officers of Colborne Lodge were installed by
Brighton brethren in Brighton.
I cannot conclude without expressing my deep thanks
to the brethren of the District for the kindly spiritin which
I was received and for the encouragement and advice which
was given so freely. This meant more than they will ever
realize.
LEONARD GORDON, D.D.G.M
OTTAWA DISTRICT
As this most exciting, satisfying and pleasant year, so
full of rich and valuable experience, comes to an end, I
would be remiss if I did not give every credit to those
wonderful Masons who made my term of office as D.D.G.M.
possible.
For the loyal support of the Past Grand Lodge Officers,
whose sincere cc-operation, sage advice and untiring efforts
in accompanying me on my official visits throughout the
District, I am deeply grateful.
To the Past Masters, Masters and brethren, whose in-
valuable support in assisting me in such goodly numbers on
my visits, I am sincerely thankful.
I appointed Wor. Bro. John Balchin, District Secretary;
Wor. Bro. John O'Donovan, District Supervisor of Education,
and The Ven. Archdeacon Bro. J. C. Anderson, District
Chaplain.
I paid official visits to each of the twenty-nine Lodges
in the Ottawa District. There has been a steady increase in
membership and the calibre of the candidates is uniformly
high.
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The genial District Secretary, whose capable manner in
discharging his dutes merited the esteem of all the brethren,
carefully checked the accounts and records of all twenty-
nine Lodges, and found them, without exception, in good
order, and the Lodges in a sound financial condition.
The- condition of Masonry in the District was never better.
The work was impressively perfoi-m-ed with dignity and a
unifoiTii correctness. The high degree of efficiency shoAVTi by
the younger officers of the various Lodges was very encour-
aging and speaks well for the future of Masonry in the Ot-
tawa District.
Our greatest challenge has no doubt bee-n the stress laid
on Masonic Education under the supei-vision of Wor. Bro.
John O'Donovan. For the benefit of the country Lodges
we were fortunate in having R.W. Bro. H. H. Dymond and
R.W. Bro. A. Illingworth acting in an advisory capacity, and
in the City, R.W. Bro. John Heisler and R.W. Bro Douglas
McQuitty. The results have been most encouraging.
The highlight of the j^ear was the visit of Most Wor.
Bro. Harry L. Martyn, Gi'and Master. This was a momen-
tous occasion for Masonry in our District. The words of
wisdom of the Most Worshipful Grand Master were an in-
spiration to all the brethren and will long be rememberod-
Church Services have bean well attended. A District
Service was held in Ottawa where individual Lodges held
services of their own. Combined and separate Lodges held
services in the country. The outstanding ceremony was the
Annual Memorial Service on Nove.mber 11th in Ottawa when
war veterans of all the Lodges paid tribute to the memories
of their fallen comrades. It was a largely attended, im-
pressive service befitting the occasion.
The Annual Masonic Ball was again a great success and
is one of the outstanding social events in the Capital.
Whilst the Red Cross has taken over the Blood Bank
our Blood Donors' Committee, under the chairmanship of
R.W. Bro. John Heisler assisted by R.W. Bro. Dr. C. W.
Mcintosh, continue to urge the members to donate to this
vital cause in the future as generously as they have in the
past.
The unveiling of the Corner Stone and Dedication of the
New Temple at Cobden were most impressive ceremoni?s with
Che Deputy Grand Master, R.W. Bro. C. M. Pitts, officiating.
Assisting in the ceremony were R.W. Bro. E. G. Dixon, Grand
Secretarv; R.W. Bro. Geo. J. McQueen. Supervisor of Ben-
evolence; V.W. Bro. The Rev. W. R. .\lp, Assistant Grand
Chaplain, and Present and Past Grand Lodge Officers.
The Past Masters'. Masters' and Wardens' Association
and the Senior Wardens' Association are contributing in no
128 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
small measure in promoting, by their fine example, all worth-
while endeavours to keep Masonry flourishng and advancing
in the Ottawa District.
ROBERT DARBY, D.D.G.M.
" PETERBOROUGH DISTRICT
It has been a very pleasant experience serving as Dis-
trict Deputy Grand Master in Peterborough District for the
year just ending.
On my visits to all twelve Lodges in the District, I found
the work to be quite uniform and very well done. Work
was observed in all degrees. I am sure that the assistance
given in the various Lodges by Past Masters is a great help
to the Master.
Each Lodge has a Committee on Masonic Education and
on some of my visits the Committee gave talks on very
interesting Masonic subjects.
The District Secretary found the financial condition of
the Lodges to be satisfactory and the books in good ordei-.
Most Lodges are receiving applications from desirable appli-
cants. The percentage of attendance at meetings appears to
be higher in the rural Lodges than in the city Lodges. Taking
everything into consideration, I feel that I am able to report
.that the condition of Masonry in this District is satisfactory.
My first official visit was to Corinthian Lodge, No. 101,
Peterborough, the only 100 year Lodge in the District, and
the courtesy shown me there continued in the same degree at
all my visits.
A very interesting event in my year as D.D.G.M. was
attending William James Dunlop Lodge, Peterborough, when
P.G.M. W. J. Dunlop received his Fifty Year Medal from
PeterboiGUgh Lodge, No. 155, his Mother Lodges On this
occasion M.W. Bro. Dunlop assumed the gavel for the con-
ferring of the First Degree and the other chairs were filled
by Fifty Year Masons.
On April .'30th, we welcomed our esteemed Grand Master,
M.W. Bro. H. L. Martyn, to Peterborough District. The ar-
rangements for the reception and banquet were made by a
committee, the chairman of which was R.W. Bro. R. F.
Downey, the dean of Masonry in Peterborough District. The
reception and banquet were held in the Masonic Temple,
Peterborough, and the large number of brethren present
listened to an inspiring address delivered by the Most Wor-
shipful Grand Master. He informed the brethren that it had
been his privilege, with members of the reception committee,
to present a Fifty Year Medal to a brother Mason in Peter-
borough Civic Hospital that afternoon.
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The Past Masters', Masters' and Wardens' Association
meeting held on May 21st was very interesting. The Masters
reported regarding the attendance and work being done
in their Lodges. The after lunch speaker was Bro. Rev. Dr.
H. Hutchison who gave a very instructive talk on Masonry.
Some of the Lodges held Divine Services during the
year, and on June 7th a District Divine Sei-vice was held in
St. John's Anglican Church, Peterborough. The attendance
was average. District Chaplain, Bro. E. J. MacDonald and
R.W. Bro. R. F. Downey took part in the Service.
To the District Officers and Masters I am grateful for
the help and courtesy given me on my official visits.
WALTER BITTEN, D.D.G.M.
PRINCE EDWARD DISTRICT
Fulfilling the office of D.D.G.M. has been a very pleas-
ant experience and one never to be forgotten. The responsi-
bilities which the office entails have been lessened by the
co-operation and efficiency of the Dstrict Officers, Wor. Bro.
Morley Davidson, District Secretary; Wor. Bro. James Mas-
tine, District Chaplain, and Bro. James Ritchie, Supervisor of
Masonic Education. The District Secretary and District
Chaplain attended every Official Visit and should be com-
mended most highly for the efficient way they carried out
their respective duties. Wor. Bro. Ritchie supervised the
work of the Committee on Masonic Education in a very satis-
factory manner.
I was able to make Official Visits to sixteen of the
seventeen Lodges. Due to my illness, Rt. Wor. Bro. J. E.
Cleminson very kindly substituted for me on one occasion.
I am deeply indebted to him for his assistance.
The reception at all Lodges was warm and generous. The
work, in all cases, was well exemplified, the business being
carried out in an efficient manner. The District Secretary
reports that the records of the Secretaries are in excellent
condition. We were pleased to note the interest taken in
lodge properties. One Lodge has its Temple completed and
held its first meeting in the new premises in December; they
expect the building to be dedicated later this year. Two
other Lodges are in the planning stages and hope to start
building shortly. Several other Lodges have extensive reno-
vation programs.
I was privileged to be present at the presentation of two
Veteran Jubilee Medals, one to Wor. Bro. C. E. Argue, Craig
Lodge, Deseronto, the other to Wor. Bro. Hariy W. Acker-
man, Eureka Lodge, Belleville, the latter being on the occa-
sion of his 90th birthday.
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The Committee on Masonic Education carried on this
very important work satisfactorily. They stressed short
five minute talks at all regular meetings and it was most
gratifying, when the reports came in from the individual
Lodges, to see the number of meetings where this suggestion
had been carried out.
Many special evenings were held throughout the District
during the year, among which were several Ladies' Nights.
The District Officers attended as many as possible. One
meeting deserving special mention was sponsored by the
Belleville Lodge, No. 123, at which the Secretaries of all the
Lodges in the District exemplified a degree. Rt. Wor. Bro.
George J. McQueen, Assistant to the Grand Secretary and
Supervisor of Benevolence, was present and was the guest
speaker. The District for the past number of years has
held a Senior Wardens' Night and a Junior Wardens' Night
and this year added a Secretaries' Night. We feel that these
nights have created a very desirable effect. When a new
Master is elected he is personally acquainted with all the
other Masters in the District through these meetings. We
are hoping that this Secretaries' Night will also become an
annual event.
The Past Masters', Masters' and Wardens' Association
has continued to be very active during the year, the high-
light being the meeting held at United Lodge, Brighton, on
Jan. 30th. The guest speaker was Et. Wor. Bro. John R.
Rumball, Q.C. This meeting was well attended and the
President, Wor. Bro. K. A. McQuoid, should be congratulated
on his effort. I would like to pay tribute to the Secretary-
Treasurer, Rt. Wor. Bro. R. M. Gunsolus, who has been
Secretary-Treasurer of this organization since its revival a
few years ago. His tireless efforts on behalf of the brethren
and the Association are very much appreciated by the entire
District.
The most gratifying event during the Masonic year was
our District Church Service held on May 10th in Belleville.
The Most Wor. Bro. Archbishop W. L. Wright delivered
the sei'mon. There were approximately 600 of our brethren
in attendance, all 17 Lodges being represented. We feel
that the event was a credit to Masonry. In connection with
this event we wish to commend Wor. Bro. Mastine, the Dis-
trict Chaplain. Bro. Mastine not only attended every offi-
cial visit but made many special trips to the Lodges to tell
the brethren about the Church Service and also looked after
all details of organization. The whole District joins me in
thanking Bro. Mastine for his outstandng effort. Many of
the Lodges also held individual Church Services. The Dis-
trict Chaplain and I were able to attend a number of these.
I wish to thank the Grand Master and my brethren for
the honour they have bestowed on me and I hope, from a
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vex-y humble and thankful heart, that I have been of some
small service to them during my term of office.
F. G. CREEGGAN, D.D.G.M.
SARNIA DISTRICT
Time marches on, and another year has rolled by, so my
duties as District Deputy Grand Master have come to an end,
and the honour bestowed upon me will long be remembered.
I appointed Wor. Bro. Herman Briers as my District
Secretary; he accompanied me on all visits. The Rev. Bro.
J. P. Cooke acted as District Chaplain and supported me on
all occasions, except when the duties of his church called
him. Rt. Wor. Bro. Martin Burnley very capably filled the
duties of Chairman of Masonic Education.
It has been my pleasure to visit each of the 21 Lodges
in the District. With one exception all Lodges carried out
degree work at the time of my official visit. On all occa-
sions I was graciously received, and it Vvas an inspiration
to see the interest taken in the different Lodges by the
Masters and their officers. In fact some work was so im-
pressive I would like to have been able to select one or two
teams and have them demonstrate degrees in the different
Lodges, but time did not permit. I tried to impress the
importance of attendance at the meetings and the necessity
of keeping the Past Masters interested in their Lodge. I am
sorry to report that there didn't seem to be too much inter-
est taken in Masonic Education in the District.
I visited Lodges in the neighboui-ing districts, and also
had the pleasure of crossing the border to Michigan with one
of the Lodges in my District where they exemplified the
Third Degree. At a later date the brethren from Michigan
exemplified a degree for us and it proved an enjoyable and
profitable exchange.
The highlight of the year was with my Mother Lodge,
Cassia, No. 116. We have just completed building a new
Temple, and the first meeting to be held in it was on the
occasion of my official visit in April. There was a large
attendance from the Lodges in Sarnia and neighbouring dis-
tricts. We celebrated our Centennial this year also, when
250 Masons sat down to a delicious banquet served by the
women's organizations of three of our churches in town. We
were honoured in having three very distinguished brethren
as our guests that e.vening, Rt. Wor. Bro. Bruce Foster,
Chairman of Masonic Education; Rt. Wor. Bro. Richard
Skinner, Grand Chaplain, and Rt. Wor. Bro. Jack Irvine, of
London, as guest speaker, who gave a fine and inspiring talk
to the brethren.
A District Divine Church Service was held on May 31st
in the Thedford United Church, when the District Chaplain,
132 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Rev. Bro. J. P. Cooke, delivered a fine sermon, taking for his
subject "The Church and the Lodge". There was a large at-
tendance of Masons from the different Lodges.
I will look back on this ye.ar with pleasant memories of
all the friends and acquaintances I have made, and I hope,
from a very humble heart, that I have been of some small
service to them.
J. C. WALDEN, D.D.G.M.
SOUTH HURON DISTRICT
To serve the Grand Master in South Huron District has
been an inspiring experience for me, as well as a distinct
privilege and honour. Bro. Alexander Campbell, Presbyterian
Minister in St. Marys faithfully served the District as Dis-
trict Chaplain, and Wor. Bro. Herbert Sparling as District
Secretary. These two brethren are both members of St.
James Lodge, No. 73.
I officially visited each of seventeen Lodges in the Dis-
trict and find the Lodges in good condition. Ten of th»
seventeen Lodges own their buildigs. I have found the work
in the three degrees impressive and a credit to the Craft.
The officers of the respective Lodges shared well in th^
work. I find some variations in the work of the Second De-
gi'ee throughout the District, also considerable misuse of the
S. of F. With the co-operation of the District Educational
Committee and the District Past Masters' Association, along
with much appreciated efforts of Rt. Wor. Bro. M. C. Cain,
and his degree team, we were able to establish the work in.
the manner prescribed by Grand Lodge We find that the
educational guidance and pamphlets by Rt. Wor. Bro. Bruce
Foster are coming to the fore in our respective Lodges.
St. James Lodge, No. 73, celebrated 100 years of con-
tinued Masonry. We were most fortunate in having with us
for this occasion Rt. Wor. Bro. C. M. Pitts, of Ottawa, our
Deputy Grand Master. Our District was most privileged in
having as our guest speaker for the Spring Meeting of our
District Past Masters' Association our Grand Master, Most
Worshipful Bro. Harry L. Martyn. Our District was hon-
oured by fraternal visits from Most Wor. Bro. Dunlop, Rt.
Wor. Bro. M. C. Cain, and Rt. Wor. Bro. J. A, Irvine.
Our District was saddened bv the death of Rt. Wor. Bro.
Karl Staffen, of Elma Lodge, Monkton, who was D.D.G.M.
in 1943.
We are holding District Divine Service in the First Pres-
byterian Church, St. Marys, on Sunday evening, June 21st,.
with our District Chaplain, Bro. Rev. A. K. Campbell, ift
charge of the Service.
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Wor. Bro. Tamman, of Le-banon Forest Lodge, Exeter^
received his Fifty Year Medal. Five brethren of St. James
Lodge, No. 73, St. Marys, are to receive Fifty Year Medals
on June 29th, namely: Kt. Wor. Bro. Chas. E. Richardson,
Bro. Fred Y. Lofft, Bro. William E. Andrews, Bro. William
Dickson and Bro. Alfred Houlgate.
In conclusion, I wish to thank the Wor. Masters, the
Secretaries, and all the brethren of the 17 Lodges of South
Huron District for their faithful support and co-operation in
the fellowship and brotherhood of Masonry.
DAVID C. WHITE, D.D.G.M.
ST. LAWRENCE DISTRICT
The privilege of serving as D.D.G.M. for St. Lawrence-
District has been a wonderful experience for me, and I ex-
press my appreciation to the Masons of the District for the-
honour bestowed on me.
I appointed Wor. Bro. W. J. Jelly as District Secretary,
and Bro. Rev. Canon E. N. Grant as District Chaplain.
These two brethren gave me splendid support during the
year. They were most devoted to their duties and both,
accompanied me on all my Official Visits. If I might be
allowed to make an observation, as our District Secretaries
are remembered for their contribution to Masonry, would it
not be fitting to have our District Chaplains remembered in
some little way by Grand Lodge?
On my Official Visits to the nineteen Lodges, I was.
impressed by the friendly and enthusiastic reception accorded
mo in every Lodge, which clearly indicates the high regard
Masons of St. Lawrence District have for the Grand Master
and Grand Lodge. I also found that the Lodges were all
he-aded by very capable Wor. Masters and officers, and the
work exemplified was very satisfactory indeed. In short,,
after making my visits, my observation would be that Mason-
ry is in a healthy condition in St. Lawrence District.
One of the highlights of the year was the Centennial
Anniversary of Central Lodge, No. 110, Prescott. This was
observed by a Divine Service, and also a banquet which five-
hundred Masons and wives attended, and was held on April
10th, at which our Deputy Grand Master, Rt. Wor. Bro. C. M.
Pitts, gave a most inspiring address.
I am very sorry to report That on May 9th, 1959, one of
our oldest Lodges, Merrickville, No. 55, had the misfortune
to lose their lodge room, furniture and records by fire. A
conflagration such as this is a serious blow to any Lodge and
I am suz-e that Merrickville, No. 55, has the heartfelt sym-
pathy of all other Lodges in the District.
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Our Past Masters' and Wardens' Association is very-
active in this District, having had splendid attendance at
every meeting. It is an excellent means of fraternization
and many topics of district interest are thoroughly discussed.
During the year I visited our neighbouring Districts, each
on one occasion, the Ottawa District on the Grand Master's
Visits, the Eastern District at the dedication of the new
Temple of Excelsior Lodge, No. 142, Morrisburg, and the
Frontenac District on the Official Visit of Rt. Wor. Bro.
T. H. Stone, to Rideau Lodge, No. 460, Seeley's Bay. I thor-
oughly enjoyed fraternizing with the Masons of neighbouring
districts on these occasions.
Our Annual District Church Service was held in St. John's
Anglican Church in Prescott on May 31st, our District Chap-
lain being in charge of the Service. It was well attended by
some two hundred and fifty Masons from all Lodges through-
out the District.
In conclusion, let me once more thank every Mason in
St. Lawrence. District for their splendid support throughout
the year. It has been an enriching experience for me-, and in
the years to come I shall remember it as the highlight of
my Masonic career.
C. HAROLD RALPH, D.D.G.M.
ST. THOMAS DISTRICT
To have- served as District Deputy Grand Master of St.
Thomas District has been a wonderful experience and my
year has passed so quickly that I now wonder if I hav& ful-
filled the position as well as I possibly could.
Early in September I appointed the following to assist
me in mv duties: Wor. Bro. Leon Bodkin, as Secretary; Bro.
John Gray as Chaplain, and Rt. Wor. Bro. B. C. Damude as
Supervisor of Masonic Education.
I am deeply indebted to these brethren for the support
given throughout the year. The District Secretary reports
that the eleven Lodges are in good financial condition and
all books and records are kept in a very capable manner.
I had the pleasure of visiting Wallaceburg on the occa-
sion of the Constituting and Consecrating of Baldoon Loage
and the Dedication of the New Temple, on which occasion
the Grand Master presided.
Another pleasant function was the occasion when Lon-
don District received the Grand Master with members of the
suri'ounding Districts in attendance.
Masonic education is being constantly brought before
all Lodges in the District and Rt. Wor. Bro. Damude, Super-
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visor, has delivered three addresses during the year which
were well received.
On my official visits to the various Lodges, degrees were
conferred, with the exception of one, and the work was done
in a capable manner. The Lodge where no work was avail-
able, opened and closed in three degrees in a satisfactory
manner.
The official visit to my Mother Lodge was a night I will
long remember. Every Lodge in the District was represent-
ed and visitors were present from many Lodges in the sur-
rounding areas.
On May 24th the Annual Church Sei-vice was held at the
Trinity Anglican Church in St. Thomas. Some 300 Masons
were in attendance and an inspiring sermon was given by
Bro. M. ffriffin. A social hour was held in the basement
of the Churf'h when Rt. Wor. Bro. J. A. Irvine addressed the
brethren. This occasion was quite appropriate to end my
official functions of office.
Most Lodges in the District held Ladies' Night and Mrs.
Freeman and I had the pleasure of attending most of these
functions whc-re it gave a further opportunity of associating
with the brethren and their wives.
This District enjoys an active Past Masters' and Wardens'
Association and I feel this association is performing an im-
portant function in Masonry. Meetings are well attended and
valuable information is derived from the meetings.
In closing, may I express my appreciation to you, Most
Wor. Sir in confirming my appointment. I feel that I have
contributed something to both my District and Masonry in
general during the year in this high office.
H. K. FREEMAN, D.D.G.M.
TEMISKAMING DISTRICT
In carrying out my duties as D.D.G.M. I have, during
the past yeai', officially visited all the Lodges in Temiskaming
District once. Other visits were paid when opportunity
offered.
I found the Lodges were, in many cases, e-specially in the
parts where papermaking and associated products were the
principal means of employinent, holding their own and in
other places were making gains. On the whole Masonry is
much alive in Temiskaming District.
In honor of the Grand Master and perhaps on my own
behalf also I was very well received.
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From the Secretary's reports I quote the following
figures: Members in Temiskaming District, 1493; gains dur-
ing year, 32; loses by suspension, death, and demit, 19.
The books and accounts of each Lodge were checked and
approved. Balance sheets were presented for inspection, and
all the Lodges seem to be in good financial standing.
A very creditable amount of benevolence is being car-
ried out.
As you are aware, an application had to be refused for
Golden Beaver Lodge. While in sympathy with the applicant
I appreciated the seriousness of the case and am glad that
I turned it over to Grand Lodge.
The difficulty that arose in Cochrane Lodge regarding
the use of the ante room was cleared up immediately on the
Wor. Master's attention being drawn thereto. It would never
have occurred had he been residing in town. He resides in
Smooth Rock Falls.
My District Chaplain has been of great assistance dur-
ing my term of office, accompanying me on all my visits.
He held a District Church Service in the northern part of
the district and is to have another in the southern part at
the end of May.
To my District Secretary I owe my thanks for all the
work and time he has given to his office. Without him I
would have had a tremendous amount of work, as Temiskam-
ing District covers a large area.
Any way in which Grand Lodge can honour and repay
these Brethren for their services will be appreciated very
much.
W. L BUTCHER, D.D.G.M.
TORONTO DISTRICT "A-1"
I desire to render an account of my stewardship and my
impressions of the condition of Masonry in Toronto Dis-
trict A-1.
Early in my year I appointed Wor. Bro. Clifford V.
Fleury, of Victoria Lodge, as Secretary of this District. He
has been zealous and loyal, and has given freely of his time
and energy in carrying out the duties of his important office.
I was also pleased to appoint Bro. the Rev. Terrence V. Hart,
of Southgate Lodge, as District Chaplain. He has performed
the duties of this office with grace and distinction.
On January 18th the Annual Divine Service for this
District was held in First United Church, Port Credit. This
Service, so well attended, was conducted by Bro. the Rev.
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T. V. Hart, District Chaplain, and Pastor of the Church. It
proved to be a happy experience, I am sure, for all brethren
present.
For the significant and ess'.^ntial District Committee on
Masonic Education, Toronto A-1 was most fortunate in the
ready acceptance by Wor. Bro. Edwin A. Rowe, of General
Mercer Lodge, of the. office of Chairman, and by Wor. Bro.
Wm. A. Stewart, of Lake Shore Lodge, of the office of Sec-
retary. These, two brethren brought to this Committee a
wealth of ability and experience in this fundamentally im-
portant Masonic activity.
The efforts of our District Committee, on Masonic Edu-
cation were particularly noteworthy and were productive of
results of great consequence.
During my term I visited each of the nineteen Lodges
in this District and viewed the work and functioning of the
Lodges.
Early in the year, it was my opinion that it would be
eminently desirable to continue placing great emphasis on
Masonic Education, and that more intensive activity in thi>
field would result in more abundant rewards in_ the further
expansion and dissemination of the great vei'ities of our
moral system. This aspect of Masonry was stressed in the
Lodge room and during the refreshment period.
On December 29th at the Annette Street Temple, this
Committee held a Lodge of Instruction on the Third Degi'ee.
The presentation showed evidence of considerable prepara-
tory effort; the demonstrations and explanations were abund-
antly clear and very interesting. The measure of interest in
Masonry in Toronto A-1 was shown by the excellent attend-
ance.
On my official visits, it was quite apparent that the
work throughout the District was of a very high calibre. The
Worshipful Masters impressed me as able, earnest and sin-
cere, while Vne other officers appeared to be imbued with
the desire to act in exemplary accordance with the teachings
of Masoni-y. One cannot help but feel that the intense and
dedicated interest in the work of the Wardens' Associations
by the members is now showing increasing returns for past
endeavours.
I have been been pleased to find in some summonses
appropriate quotations of ethical import. These "words to
live by" seemed to me of particular interest and appeared to
be very worth whille. In some summonses, too, definite infor-
mation was given indicating where and when brethren seeking
Masonic instruction could appear for help and guidance by
competent Masonic mentors. Frequent mention, too, was made
of the facilities of the Library at the Yonge Street Temple,.
138 GRAND LODCE OF CAJiADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
where any brother may find much to enrich and enlarge his
Masonic knowledge.
All these signs seem to point to a better day for Mason-
ry in A-1 because by means of Masonic Education and by
such moans pre-eminently can we consummate our principal
and prime objective, the development, growth and trans-
formation of the excellent candidates we are receiving into
the full grandeur of our Masonic concept.
G. W. CAEROW, D.D.G.M.
TORONTO DISTRICT "A-2"
One of my first pleasant duties after assuming office
w^as to appoint Wor. Bro. Andrew C. Gerrard as District
Secretary. He has discharged his duties in a very capable
manner and assures me the books of the Lodges are well
kept, proceedings properly recorded, and that the Lodges
are in good financial condition.
My next duty, and a pleasant one also, was to appoint
Bro. Rev. Gordon Smyth as District Chaplain, an office
which he fulfilled in a very capable and efficient manner. He
accompanied me on many visits and was well received
wherever he went.
Official visitations were made of the seventeen Lodges,
(on one occasion I found it necessary, due to illness, to call
on my predecessor, Rt. Wor. Bro. C. Douglas Cuthbert, to
act in my stead, and of which I am deeply grateful to him
for his services) and I am pleased to report that Masonry
in the District is in splendid condition and that the Officers
are carrying out their duties in a manner befitting to our
Craft.
The District Divine Service was held on Sunday, March
1st, in Yonge St. United Church, with our own District Chap-
lain, Bro. Rev. Gordon Smyth, conducting the Service. This
Service was well attended, not only by brethren of this Dis-
trict, but by brethren from other Districts also. Many
Lodges also held their own Divine Services, all of which
were well attended.
Under the able leadership of Wor. Bro. Hector E. Wilson,
and Wor. Bro. Leslie Salisbury, Chairman and Secretary
respectively of the District Committee on Masonic Educa-
tion, an active Masonic Educaton programme was carried out
during the year. Every Lodge reported having given short
talks on Masonic Education on the majority of their regular
Lodge meeting nights. As in previous years, two Masonic
Education Nights were jointly sponsored by Districts "A-1"
and "A-2" for the brethren of both Districts. The first
meeting was arranged, by District "A-1" and was held on
December 26th. The second meeting was arranged by the
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Committee of District "A-2" and was held in College Street
T&mple on March 31st, ably assisted by members of the
Committee and members of the Wardens' Association. A
large attendance was present at both meetings; (and here
again, due to illness, I was deeply indebted to Rt. Wor. Bro.
C. Douglas Cuthbort for acting in my stead).
I presented, on behallf of Occident Lodge, Fifty Year
Medals to two of their brethren, in the persons of Bro. John
Henderson and Bro. Sydney E. Curran.
The ever present problem, that of shortage of accommo-
dation for the formation of new Lodges, is becoming in-
creasingly evident and is one which, if Masonry is to con-
tinue to increase in the Toronto area, must be met in the
very near future.
In conclusion, may I commend the fine leadership given
by the various Masters and officers, and pay tribute to the
various Organists of the Lodges whose music brightens
the ritual and banquet ceremonies. For the assistance and
co-operation which was always evident, I am deeply grateful
which in turn, also indicates the splendid Masonic spirit
prevailing throughout the District.
To have the privilege of sending Toronto District "A-2"
has been a great honour, and for this I humbly express my
sincere appreciation.
DAVID A. PETERS, D.D.G.M.
TORONTO DISTRICT "B-1"
The ge-nuine and most coi'dial reception tendered to me
on all visits to the fifteen Lodges comprising Toronto District
B-1 evinced the loyalty and esteem of the bi'ethren for the
Grand Master and Grand Lodge.
The appointment of W. Bro. Edward C. Fowler as Dis-
trict Secretary added the business expei-ience that was so
valuable and necessary in the examination of the records
and the financial reports of the various Lodges. The Dis-
trict Secretary performed the necessary duties capably and
well. His comments on each written report aided consider-
ably when I summarized the findings to the brethren.
During the various official visits each Lodge performed
the work of one degree. One cannot convey fully, through
the written word, the excellence of the pi-esentation of the
ritual. There was a real endeavour on the part of all offi-
cers to exemplify only the best. It was a distinct pleasure
to commend the Officers, Past Masters, and Brethren, at the
close of the degree work. Much of the success in the Toronto
District B-1 can be attributed to Masonic Education meet-
ings, the Wardens' Association, and fraternal visitation.
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Under the leadership of W. Bro. John Arthur, of Cale-
donia Lodge, and W. Bro. Henry Saunders, of Coronati Lodge,
District B-1 and B-2 combined for effective meetings on
Masonic Education. There were two urban meetings and
one rural meeting which were extremely well attended. It
was our pleasure to welcome R.W. Bro. B. B. Foster, Chair-
man of the Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education,
to the first of these meetings. In each case the agenda was
well prepared and capably presented. These le-aders gave
unstintingly of their time and talent and deserve our sin-
cerest appreciation.
I had the pleasure of addressing on one occasion the
Masters of the combined districts, and on another, the Senior
and Junior Wardens. These addresses, as well as the ad-
dresses on the occason of each official visit, dealt with mat-
ters of Masonic interest and were directed towards the good
of Masonry in the District.
Several Lodges held Church Services at which I was priv-
ileged to read the lesson. On March 15th, the Annual
Church Se-rvice was held in Dovercourt Road Pr"'sbyterian
Church. The Sei-vice was conducted by the Rev. Ross Cam-
eron, M.A., a brother and Chaplain of Stevenson Lodge. The
Grand Chaplain atte^nded and delivered an inspiring message,
based upon the scripture lesson read by the District Deputy
Grand Master. Many Gi-and Lodge Officers and district
brethren attended on a very stormy night.
The highlight of this Masonic year was the I'eception
to the Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Harry Laish-
ley Martyn, given by the combined Toronto Districts B-1, B-2
and D. The success of the evening demonstrated the effe>c-
tiveness of cai-eful planning and the spirit of brotherhood.
Approximately four hundred Masons attended and listened
attentively to the response of the Grand Master to the Toast
to Grand Lodge as he told of many interesting continent-wide
experiences regarding the general condition of Masonry. The
Masters of the three Districts were presented in person to
the Grand Master. As a mark of affection and as a re-
minder of a vei-y important occasion, the brethren presented
a silver tea service to the Grand Master.
Many fraternal visits were made in addition to the of-
ficial ones. On such occasions it was possible to glean some
of the finer aspects of Brotherly Love of brethren who had
dedicated themselves to some pursuit. One brother enhanced
the flyleaf of the Volume of the Sacred Law for each and
every candidate with an illuminated page; another took upon
himself the task of instructing the candidates in each degree.
One cannot overlook the Organists who contribute so much
and in many cases receive no official recognition.
To conclude this report I would like to express m.y appre-
ciation to the many brethren who made this a truly Masonic
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 1*1
year; to the Past District Deputy Grand Masters for their
help and wisdom at their annual re-acquaintance night; for
the pleasant "at homes" to which the District Secretary and
I could escort our ladies. My wish for the future is that
Toronto District B-1 may maintain the high spirit of Mason-
ry that I have seen. _ ,,
THOMAS H. W. SALMON, D.D.G.M.
TORONTO DISTRICT "B-2"
Grand Lodge can certainly be very proud of the high
•esteem in which they are held by all Lodges in this Dis-
trict. The sincere and dignified manner in which I was I'e-
ceived on every occasion bespeaks the feelings of every
brother.
My appointment of Wor. Brn. J. Meek as District Sec-
retary has proven an exceptional choice. He has faithfully
visited with me on every occasion and took over the necessaiy
examinations of the various Lodge records, reporting all in-
formation in a concise and accurate manner. To him I extend
my thanks.
Masonic Education, under the capable chairmanship of
Wor. Bro. H. Saunders, has been very progressive in the
joint leadership of "B-1" and "B-2" Committees, and those
attending were well rewarded. Two of the meetings were
held in the city and one in the country for the benefit of the
country lodges. Every Lodge in the District has a Commit-
tee on Masonic Education, and in most cases the activity
is vezy commendable.
On Sunday, November 23rd, tloe District Church Service
was held at the Church of St. Columba, the sermon being
given by the District Chaplain, Rev. Bro. W. J. Lennox. We
■were honoured to have our Grand Master, Most Wor. Bro. H.
L. Martyn, participate in the Seiwice togethe>r with the
Grand Chaplain, Rt. Woi*. Bro. Rev. R. S. Skinner, and the
attendance of 250 was most gratifying. Seve-n Ser\dces wei-e
held by Lodges in the District and on each occasion I was
privilg'ed to take part. Most of these Sei-\'ices were held
jointly by two or more Lodges, which is to be highly recom-
mended. By having joint Services the attendance is better
and is more gratifying to those who plan the Service.
The Constitution and Consecration of East Gate Lodge,
No. 693, was one of the highlights of the year in which I
was privileged to take part. Most Wor. Bro. J. A. Hearn
presented the Grand Master and his words of wisdom were
thoroughly appreciated by the many Masons in attendance.
The ceremonies planned by Markham Union Lodge, No. 87,
to celebrate their 100th Anniversary were most impressive.
Our Grand Master gave a very instructive and interesting
142 GRANT3 LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
talk. The honour granted me to assist in the Dedication of
the new Markham Masonic Temple is one I value most highly,
and the foundation of Masonry laid some 100 years ago in
Markham will most certainly flourish in the beautiful sur-
roundings they now have. They are to be congratulated for
the work and effort they have put into the construction of
their new building.
It is a distinct pleasure, at any time, to welcome the
Grand Master, and the brethren of Torono Districts "B-1",
"B-2" and "D" were give-n this distinction at a reception to
Most Wor. Bro. Harry L. Martyn on March 30th. Some 400
Masons gathered together on this occasion to listen to an
inspiring and eloquent address.
I would indeed bo remiss if I did not again mention the
fine work being done by the many Lodge Organists. Their
contribution to our meetings adds a solemn dignity to the
ritual that is most enjoyable. Many Lodges have choirs who
are doing a splendid job, not only in their own Lodge, but
throughout the District.
The many "At Homes" held by the various Lodges were
most thoroughly enjoyed by Mrs. Elsie, Mrs. Meek, the Dis-
trict Secretary and myself. The friendly and sincere man-
ner in which we were received on every occasion was most
appreciated.
During the early part of the year, I invested Very Wor.
Bro. J. Carnaghan of Scarboro Lodge, No. 653, with the
regalia of a Grand Steward, and I presented a Fifty Year
Medal to Bro. Fred Walter, of Canada Lodge, No. 532.
One of the saddest duties I had was to attend several
Funeral Services held for brethren of this District who had
ascended to the Grand Lodge Above, and while these Services
were conducted in a dignified and quiet manner, I could not
help but feel that the Funeral Service did not seem adequate
for the type of Sei'vice now held. It would seem that we
should strive to make our Servic* more suitable for the
present day type of Service.
Many interesting and informative meetings were held
by the various Lodges. Wor. Bro. Wm. Strieker, of Wex-
ford Lodge, No. 683, initiated his son, and Wor. Bro. D. Rob-
ertson initiated a father and son into Dentonia Lodge, No.
651. Space does not permit description of the many enjoy-
able evenings planned by the Wor. Masters of all the Lodges,
and I can only congratulate them for the fine work they are
doing, and trust that they will continue to plan their meet-
ings for the benefit of all the brethren.
Most of our Masonic Education is based on tradition,
landmarks, history and symbolism of the Craft, and I some-
times feel that we overlook one of the most important prin-
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ciples of Masonry — being friendly. Without friendship our
Order would cease to exist as a fraternal organization. One
cannot purchase, friendship like candy; it must be earned by
being a friend, by showing an interest in our fellow Masons.
The great amount of work to be done, particularly in the city
Lodges, makes it very difficult to "squeeze in" a talk on
Masonic Education, but the practice of friendship and broth-
erly love can do much to increase the value of membership
in our Order.
I am most happy to report that Masonry in this Dis-
trict is in good hands. Ritualistic work in all Lodges is
excellent and the support given by the Past Masters to the
present officers deserves mention. Members are eager to
participate, and thoir contributions are outstanding. The
Masters, officers and members of all the Lodges have made,
for me, a year that will always bo remembered. The many
kindnesses extended to me are deeply appreciated and it is
my hope that I have, in somo small way, strengthened the
bond of friendship among the Lodges of the District.
ROBERT ELSIE, D.D.G.M.
TORONTO DISTRICT "C"
In the time which has elapsed since our last Grand
Lodge. Communication it has been a most rewarding experi-
ence to represent the Grand Master in this, one of the large
Districts of our Grand Jurisdiction.
Toronto District "C" is now composed of twenty Lodges
in Toronto and nine Lodges extending from Thornhill just
north of the Metropolitan limits to Bradford on Highway
11, and Sutton West on Lake Simcoe. The membership in
this District is well over 7,000 which we believe to be
among the largest in the province.
It would be difficult to enumerate the many spontaneous
demonstrations of respect which were accorde^d the Grand
Master through his representative. The brethren of this
District have a sense of pride and loyalty for the Grand
Master and Grand Lodge for which, as their emissary, the
District Deputy Grand Master had reason to be at all times
truly grateful.
1 was proud to appomt my long time friend, Wor. tiro.
Mel Maltby, the District Secretary, and it proved to be a
choice which met with approval throughout the District. On
the occasion of each visit Wor. Bro. Maltby was immense-
ly helpful in his summary of the report which is given the
District Deputy and he always made favourable comment
regarding the co-operation received from the Secretary. Ac-
cording to these reports, the Secetaries of this District are
devoted men who contribute a great deal of time and thought
to the best interests of their respective Lodges, and in turn
those of the larger field of Masonry,
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I was at all times impressed with the dignity with which
the Master of each Lodge, assisted by Past Masters and
officers, conferred the various degrees. I was also gratified
to" observe the self-assurance with which some members par-
ticipated. During the season I witnessed all three degrees
and am proud to report that the standard of ritual is very
high. I would also make favourable comment regarding the
care with which brethren weae prepared for the Fellowcraft
and Master Mason Degrees. It indicated that our brethren
have a real interest in assisting their fellows in the inferior
degrees.
Masonic Education has been under the guidance of an
able committee of which Wor. Bro. John Yaeger served as
Chairman along with Wor. Bvq. Keith Sabine, the Secretary.
These brethren, assisted by their advisors, planned three
meetings.
The first meeting took place at St. Clair Lodge where
we heard very fine talks by three eminent Masons. R. Wor.
Bro. John Ruinball spoke on Masonic Jurisprudence; R. Wor.
Bro. Frank Malcolm told the gathering something of the
activities of the Masonic Service Guild, and R. Wor. Bro.
George McQueen told the great story of Benevolence m
this Grand Jurisdiction.
The second meeting which was sponsored by Rehoboam
Lodge took the form of a Lodge of Instruction on the Second
Degi'ee under the able guidance of R. Wor. Bro. Molson _C.
Cain. The men who participated, all of whom were junior
officers, came from the rural Lodges and they performed
like veterans.
The third evening at Tuscan Lodge, Newmarket, was de-
voted to a demonstration of the care with which prospective'
applicants should be interviewed, and it made a real im-
presson on the capacity audience. The very fine manuscript
for this demonstration was written by Wor. Bro. John Yaeger,
Wor. Bro. Sabine and Wor. Bro. Andew Hood. It consisted
of two interviews and a Committee of General Purposes
meeting at which these interviews were discussed. Those
taking part were Senior Wardens and their ability to portray
the various situations was highly commendable.
During this year Tuscan Lodge, Newmarket, celebrated
its One Hundredth Anniversary, the chief occasion being a
fine banquet at which R. Wor. Bro. C. M. Pitts, Deputy Grad
Master, addressed the brethren.
Divine Services were sponsored by Fairbank and Har-
mony Lodges, by Tuscan Lodge, Simcoe Lodge and Richmond
Lodge, all of which were well attended. The District Divine
Service was conducted by the District Chaplain, Bro. Rev.
Noble Hatton, in Sherboume United Church. The District
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Chaplain was assisted by M. Wor. Bro. James P. Maher,
Past Grand Master, and the District Deputy Grand Master.
It is with regret that I write of the passing of a num-
ber of faithful and highly respected brethren. In many
instances Masonic Honours were observed and, whenever it
was possible, either the Grand Master or both were pre-sent.
This Masonic season began on September 29th, with the
Institution of Harry L. Martyn Lodge. This Lodge was
formed under the leadership of R. Wor. Bro. Walter Overend,
who became its first Master, and is mainly composed of
brethren from other parts of the country, who were anxious
for affiliation in Ontario. This new Lodge has had a most
active first season with a very high average attendance.
My last formal duty was to accompany the Grand Mas-
ter in the Dedication Ceremony of the new Richmond Temple.
Most Worshipful Brother Martyn addressed the assembly at
the banquet and was presented with Honorary Life Member-
ship following the Dedication. The brethren of Richmond
Lodge, No. 23, are to be congratulated on the beauty of their
new Temple.
Throughout the activities during the past months I have
at all times been encouraged and inspired by the faithful
attendance of Masters, Past Masters, Se.nior Wardens and
Junior Wardens, for which I wish to express my sincere
gratitude.
HAROLD F. NORMAN,
D.D.G.M.
TORONTO DISTRICT ''D"
It has bee.n a very rewarding experience for me to serve
as D.D.G.M. during the past year. The esteem and respect
for the Grand Master is reflected by the sincerity with which
I was received throughout the District. It is my wish to
express to the Masters, Past Masters, Wardens, officers and
brethren, my deep appreciation for the genuine kindness of
their greeting wherever I visited.
The appointment of W. Bro. George N. Walker as
District Secretary proved to be a most excellent choice. He
performed the duties of his office with an enthusiasm that
merited every promise and trust which I had for him and he
has certainly won for himself the sincere esteem of his
brethren. While the D.D.G.M. perhaps is the recipient of
great honour, we must not forget the great contribution to
the District which is given by the District Secretary.
W. Bro. Rev. Milton Williams again consented to act as
District Chaplain, and, as in former years, gave excellent
leadership. The Annual District Divine Service was held in
the Church of the Nativity on April 12th, and the Church
146 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
was crowded to capacity with the brethren and many of their
ladies. The Grand Master was present and participated in
the Service. Many individual Lodges held other Services,
and I attended whenever possible.
W. Bro. George W. Lennox acted as District Chairman
of Masonic Education, and was most enthusiastic in the dis-
charge of his duties, in co-operation with R. W. Bro. B.
B. Foster, Chairman of Masonic Education, who gave, excel-
lent leadership in this work. Wor. Bro. Lennox organized
two separate Lodges of Instruction, on October 29th, and on
April 29th, and with the splendid co-operation of our Senior
Wardens' gi-oups, under the capable direction of R.W. Bro.
Molson Cain, gave the brethren of this District very valu-
able instruction which was well received by over two hun-
dred at each meeting. I offer my sincere thanks to R. W.
Bro. Cain for his generous assistance.
The outstanding event of the year was the reception to
the Grand Master, sponsored jointly by Districts B-1, B-2
and D. It was well attended by over four hundred brethren
who gave a most genuine and sincere expression of the
great loyalty and affection they have for the Grand Master.
The evening was a very pleasant one, and the address of
the Grand Master was most inspiring; all brethren present,
I am certain, were given renewed enthusiasm for the great
principles of our Institution.
The Senior Wardens' gi'oup in this District continues,
as in the past, to be a most active and well organized asso-
ciation. 'They are enthusiastic, loyal and very sincere and
constantly set an example of uniformity. Visiting each of
the twenty-five Lodges, and doing degree work in all, they
not only derive gi'eat experience but they become more ca-
pable for future responsibilities. They also promote a great
feeling of friendliness and fellowship as they travel through-
out the District.
I visited each Lodge at least once, and most Lod?res
several times during the year. I have been impressed with
the very excellent decree work being done in this District;
the standard is exceptionally high. This must be due to
the Masonic Education programmes of the last several years
in this District which have been most instructive and so well
attended.
The calibre of new members is excellent. All Lodges are
to be commended for the careful manner in which they are
choosing those who are to carry on the great ideals of the
Craft.
It has been my privilege to present and invest Grand
Stewards on two occasions; to present one Fifty Year Medal,
and to attend many special meetings of various Lodges in
the District. All visitations have been most pleasant and
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profitable. Accompanied by the District Secretary, I was
present at Installation Ceremonies in most Lodges of the
District, and I was greatly impressed with the sincerity and
the dignity which prevailed on these occasions.
District '"D" lost a considerable number of worthy
brethren during the year, and on every occasion when it was
made known to us, the District Secretary and I visited the
chapel and attended the Memioral Services whenever pos-
sible.
Mr. Graham and I have been happy to accept invitations
to attend many social functions in the District, and we have
enjoyed very much the opportunity of meeting so many of
the brethren and their ladies. True Masonic friendship was
so much in evidence on all these occasions, and we will cer-
tainly retain the most pleasant recollections for years to
come.
The Secretaries of the District continue to give out-
standing service to their individual Lodges and, also, give
the finest leadership at all times. The District Secretary was
very impressed with the efficiency and the excellent condition
of all records and accounts of all District Lodges; the Secre-
taries are as always a great strength to the Lodges they
serve.
The Worshipful Masters are doing excellent work in plan-
ning and organizing their meetings. There seem to be many
members, who are not officers, yet are anxious to do the
work, and they do it exceptionally well. This was well illus-
trated on many of my visitations, and I feel that members in
all Lodges should be' e-ncouraged to participate in the work
if we are to stimulate better attendance. Yet, with the in-
creased use of these younger members, we must hold the
stabilizing guidance of the older and more experienced mem-
bers, that we may build up the new on a strong foundation.
The officers in all Lodges are earnest and sincere in
their respective responsibilities, and are ever anxious to do
creditable work. I have noted a genuine desire throughout
the Lodges of the District; members and officers are eager
to learn, to increase their knowledge of the principles of the
Craft, and to improve their individual abilities, that Masonry
may be the better for their membership in it. There is a
more enquiring attitude manifested throughout the District,
and a far greater enthusiasm for excellence.
Unlike other associations, the ritual of our institution is
most prominent and we must be sure that it is as close to per-
fection and given with the sincerity and the dignity wbi'^'^ it
merits. Wherever work is done exceptionally well, a far
greater spirit of enthusiasm prevails, and there is the exact
reverse if this is not true. Members appreciate dignity and
148 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL CX)MMUNICATION
the utmost sincerity, and they will come to Lodge regularly
if they may expect, when they come, to hear the degree
work done on a high level of perfection. Those, in charge of
work in the various Lodges must be mindful of this, and con-
tinue to promote an eagerness and a desire for a thorough
preparation of all degree work.
In conclusion, may I say that I appreciate so much the
genuine and sincere co-operation which I have received dur-
ing the year. The many friendships which I have made, and
the kindnesses of so many brethren have given me great en-
couragement, and I sincerely wish to thank my brethren for
the great privilege which has been mine.
D. H. GRAHAM, D.D.G.M.
VICTORIA DISTRICT
During the Masonic year of 1958-59, I have had the
privilege of visiting each of the thirteen Lodges in the Vic-
toria District. The most gracious and cordial reception was
extended to me on my official visit to the different Lodges,
which indicated the sense of loyalty, affection and esteem
which the brethren have for the Grand Master.
It was my pleasure to have Wor. Bro. Wm. Scott, of
Kinmount, accompany me on each visit as District Secretary.
I appreciated the inspiring assistance of Bi"o. Rev. C. W.
Thomas who attended each meeting in the official capacity of
District Chaplain.
The brethren of the District made a great effort in
visiting the various Lodges on their inspection night. This
was most encouraging. I found the work in all the Lodges
in Victoria District well given. On the whole the Masters
and their officers are carrying out their duties exceptionally
well. I was particularly impressed by the fine type of candi-
dates being received into Masonry in the District. Our new
brethren will contribute much to the spirit of goodwill and
fellowship which is prevalent in this locality.
The Masters', Past Masters' and Wardens* Association
was active and held two meetings during the year which
were well attended and were very successful.
There were m^any highlights during the year, beginning
with the Fred Warren Traveling Gavel, which was presented
to the Somerville Lodge by Spry Lodge in September. It has
now been presented five times during the year.
We had a very delightful and instructive evening at
Gothic Lodge, Lindsay, on their inspection night. The high-
light of the evening was an address given by the Grand
Chaplain, R.W. Bro. R. S. Skinner.
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The Wardens' Association of Victoria District held four
meetings during the year. The first meeting was held
in Fe^nelon Falls at which the officers were elected. The
second was held in the Arcadia Lodge, Minden, where de-
grees were, conferred. The third meeting was a Lodge
of Instruction under the guidance of Rt. Wor. Bro. Molson
Cain, Past Grand Senior Warden, in Spry Lodge, Fenelon
Falls. The fourth meeting was held in Faithful Brethren
Lodge, Lindsay, where the Third Degree was conferred.
District Divine Service- was held in St. James Anglican
•Church, Kinmount, on Sunday, April 12th. The Church was
filled to capacity. Bro. Rev. Thomas, District Chaplain, was
the officiating Minister, taking for his text, "The Posture of
My Daily Supplications".
The highlight of the year was the" visit of our Grand
JVTaster to Victoria District in Kinmount with 140 Masons
present. Sincere co-operation and enthusiasm were ren-
dered by all the brethren of the District to the Grand Master
■on his visit.
Much has been accomplished regarding Masonic Education
under the supervision of Wor. Bro. Ken Johnston, of Gothic
Lodge, Lindsay. Several medals were presented during the
year for long and faithful service to the fraternity.
In the fall of 1958, North Entrance Lodge started its new
Temple and by June 1st, 1959, they had completed a wonder-
ful building which is a great credit to the Lodge. The
brethren must be commended for their interest in Masonry.
Victoria District is very proud to have a Masonic Temple of
this kind in Haliburton.
I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the honour
of being elected to the office of D.D.G.M. and for the won-
derful receptions and co-operation I received during the past
year. I shall always cherish the memories of a most re-
"ft'^arding year in Masonry.
W. H. CARR, D.D.G.M.
WELLINGTON DISTRICT
r thank the members of Wellington District for the hon-
our and privilege of serving as your D.D.G.M. It has been
an experience I shall always cherish and remember with
pleasure. The cordial and gracious reception accorded me on
my official and fraternal visits to the twenty-two Lodges
in the District is sincerely and gratefully acknowledged.
Wor. Bro. Wilfred Graystone kindly agreed to act as
District Secretary. He served both as Secretary of the
T)istrict and as Secretai'y of his own Lodge. He was most
•capable in his work, accompanying me on all my official
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visits. His report clearly indicates the splendid work that
all Lodge Secretaries in the District are doing.
R.W. Bro. D. K. Bartleman, who has for many years
faithfully and capably acted as Supervisor of Masonic Edu-
cation, requested to be relieved of this duty. It was with
regret that I acceded to his wish. Accordingly, I appointed
V. Wor. Bro. N. R. Richards, who most kindly accepted this
office and discharged his many duties with great skill. V.
Wor. Bro. Richards and his able committee arranged two
District Meetings which were well received. My personal
thanks are hereby e^xtended to V. Wor. Bro. Richards and his
committee for their splendid contribution and I trust that
he will act in this capacity for many years to come.
It was a privilege for Preston Lodge to have th&
reception and dinner in honour of the Grand Master, M.W.
Bro. H. L. Martyn, held in Preston, November 3rd, at the
Hotel Kress. This outstanding event was well attended by
members of Wellington District who enthusiastically gave our
Grand Master a standing ovation at the conclusion of a splen-
did address. It was a most successful evening.
I appointed Bro. the Rev. H. J. Herlihey, District Chap-
lain; he fulfilled his duties most satisfactorily.
The District Divine Service, under the direction of Bro.
Herlihey, was held in Preston, Sunday, May 3rd, at 7.O0 p.m.
in St. Paul's United Church, of which he was minister. The
brethren of the District attended in goodly numbers and par-
ticipated in a reverent and inspiring seinrice.
The work in the District is very uniform and well
given and certainly shows the keen interest and skill the
Masters and officers of this District are putting into their
ritual work.
Attendance again poses a serious problem to all I/odges
and it will always be a problem, I believe, owing to the
ever-increasing tempo of modern living. May I stress that
we must all be vitally interested at all times in employing
every possible means to maintain maximum attendance — a
"must" for Masonic usefulness.
In closing, I bespeak for my successor the same spirit
of co-operation and lively brothei'hood which has been given
to me. May Wellington District always carry on its splen-
did contribution to Freemasonry.
L. R. HERTEL, D.D.G.M.
WESTERN DISTRICT
Commencing my year as D.D.G.M. of Western District^
Wor. Bro. G. M. McLeod, a Past Master of Atikokan Lodge,.
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No. 668, accepted the appointment as District Secretary; Rt.
Wor. Bro. V. K. Croxford, Ionic Lodge, No. 461, accepted
the appointment as District Chaplain; and Bro. E. I. Swan-
bergson, Atikokan Lodge, accepted the appointment as Dis-
rict Director of Masonic Education.
Wor. Bro. McLeod, who accompanied me on all official
visits, has been very active and a great help throughout the
year. The records and accounts of each Lodge were care-
fully checked by him and were reported to be in good order.
It was a pleasure to share with the Lodges of Western
District the enthusiasm of the Chaplain, R. Wor. Bro. Crox-
ford, in his office. He accompanied the Secretary and me on
many of our visits. Due to the distance involved, the Chap-
lain arranged for two District Divine Services, one for the
southern portion at Emo United Church, the second at St.
Luke's Anglican Cliurch, Dryden, with very satisfactory at-
tendances. At both, the Chaplain and I participated by read-
ing the lessons from the Volume of the Sacred Law. Local
Divine Services were held by each Lodge.
I
Masonic Education is definitely improving. While the
majority of the Lodges in the District have regular instruc-
tion, one Lodge, which previously had very little, is now de-
voting a regular period to this, and a second has ad-
vised a stated monthly period has been set aside to com-
mence with the fall meetings. For this, much credit must
go to Bro. Swanbergson for his persistent effort and devo-
tion. If one were to single out one dedicated to Freemasory,
it would be this brother. Granite Lodge, under the super-
vision of Wor. Bro. E. M. Hemmens, retained the shield which
is competed for annually by Fort Frances, Keewatin and Ken-
ora Lodges.
The condition of Masonry in Western District is very
good. The majority of Lodges conferred degrees on my of-
ficial visits and the work was generally well given. One
could not but be impressed with the sincerity and zeal of
the younger brethren who participated in the work.
A common problem, but one which affects Western Dis-
trict in a somewhat different way, is Lodges with more
than two hundred membership and where there are periods
available for additional meetings in the lodge rooms. If the
Lodges concerned would share jurisdiction for the institution
of another Lodge, this would give opportunity for more
brethren to participate in the work, and thus increase the
interest and improve the attendance.
Due to the decline of industry, with resultng decreased
population. Keewatin Lodge, No. 417, is confronted with lack
of prospective candidates. In the adjoining Lodges of Pe-
■quoga, No. 414, and Lake of the Woods, No. 445 (who have
152 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
joint jurisdiction) there is an increasing population. In
view of this and the proximity of these three Lodges, I recom-
mended to them that there be concurrent jurisdiction.
Two District Lodges celebrated anniversaries, with
Golden Star, No. 484, marking their fiftieth, and Granite, No.
446, their sixtieth.
For the first time, the D.D.G.M.'s of Algoma and West-
ern Districts reciprocated visits on their official inspection
of their home Lodges. Rt. Wor. Bro. Roy Gunn accorded me
the honour of addressing his Lodge. I have an especially
warm regard for this Rt. Wor. Brother, who suffered a great
loss in the sudden death of his wife early in his term of of-
fice, yet carried on in serving Grand Lodge with true quali-
ties of Masonry.
The respect and fratenial spirit found throughout the
entire District reflects their loyalty to Grand Lodge.
JOHN B. FRASER, D.D.G.M.
WILSON DISTRICT
I have visited all twenty-two Lodges in Wilson District
and on every occasion was accorded a warm and cordial wel-
come. A most gracous and full respect was accorded the
Grand Master and Grand Lodge by all brethren.
On my visits I was accompanied by the District Secre-
tary, Wor. Bro. James C. Long; the District Chaplain, Wor.
Bro. Rev. George A. Shields, and the Director of Masonic
Education, Wor. Bro. Stanley J. Hislop. Each of these
officers was given the opportunity to address the brethren.
Attendance at all visits was exceptionally good. The degree
work throughout the District was well done in a capable
manner. It was very uniform and impressive.
Wor. Bro. James C. Long, District Secretary, who has so
ably assisted me during the year, found all Lodges in sound-
financial positions with most capable Secretaries in charge.
Premises were in good condition, but a few lacked sufficient
insurance and increases were recommended.
Masonic Education was found to be thriving in the Dis-
trict and was greatly assisted by Wor. Bro. Hislop with his
stirring information. The guidance and assistance of Rt.
Wor. Bro. Bruce Foster were very valuable. Wor. Bro. Rev.
George A Shields was able to uphold the connection of re-
ligion and Masonry at all official visits and will long be
remembered in the District.
Our District Divine Service was held in the Innerkip
Presbyterian Church on November 2nd. Wor. Bro. Rev.
George A. Shields arranged the Service and delivered the
sermon. He was assisted by Rev. J. P. Schissler, minister of
the Church.
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Two lodges in the District celebrated their Centennial
during the year. I was present at the celobration of Blen-
heim Lodge, No. 108, Princeton, where the speaker was R.W.
Bro. D. M. Sutherland, a member of the Blenhiem Lodge and
District Deputy Grand Master in 1914. He delivered a superb
address on the. history of Masonry in Ontario. The Centennial
celebration of St. John's, No. 104, Norwich, will take place
in the fall.
I also attended two receptions, one in London, and
one in St. Marys, given in honour of Most Wor. Bro. H. L.
Martyn.
The Past Masters' and Wardens' Association held three
meetings during the year, with a large attendance at each.
On March 11th, Mercer Wilson Lodge, Woodstock, was host
to the Association. Rt. Wor. Bro. Molson Cain and a degree
team from Toronto exemplified and explained the Third
Degree in a most efficient manner.
On March 17th I presided at the institution of Coi-inthian
Lodge in Kintore. I was assisted by Rt. Wor. Bro. H. L.
Peers, London; Rt. Wor. Bro. White, of South Huron Dis-
trict, and other Past Grand Lodge officers.
On May 25th I had the pleasure of attending the first
Lodge meeting held in the fine new Temple of Frederick
Lodge, No. 217, Delhi. The new Temple at Ingersoll is near-
ing completion.
One of the highlights of the year was the. evening of my
final and official visit to my Mother Lodge — Oak Branch, No.
261, when the Lodge was host to all Masons in Wilson Dis-
trict. The guest speaker, Wor. Bi'o. Robert Groom, delivered
an inspiring address.
In closing I would say that Masony in Wilson District is
making steady progress with each Lodge striving to promote
the ideals of Masonry.
WM. A. CHESNEY, D.D.G.M.
WINDSOR DISTRICT
It has been a great expperience to have had the privilege
of serving as District Deputy in the Windsor District, and
the warm reception that I received on all occasions is some^
thing that I will always remember. I visited all of the 19
Lodges officially, and many unofficial visits were made.
Wor. Bro. Douglas Martin, the District Secretary, accom-
panied me on all occasions and examined the lodge books and
records and all were found to be in good order.
I appointed Wor. Bro. Rev. Gordon Houghton as District
Chaplain, and as we in the Windsor District were very for-
tunate in having the Grand Chaplain this year, these two
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brethren accompanied me on many of my visits and added a
great deal to the dignity and success of tho meetings.
The Windsor District Past Masters' and Officers' Asso-
ciation is a great help to the District. It gives the new
officers an opportunity of becoming better acquainted and
stimulates interest among all the Lodges.
During the vear I presented a Fifty Year Past Master's
Medal to Wor. Bro. C. R. Hackett, of Thistle Lodge, Am-
herstburg, and a Fifty Year Medal to Bro. J. H. Madill, of
King Edward Lodge, Harrow.
The District Divine Service was held in Windsor this
year in Emmanuel United Church and was well attended. It
was also my pleasure to be present at several Services which
were held in the County by the individual Lodges.
It is very gratifying to learn of the improvement in
Lodge premises throughout the Province, and in our District
alone two new lodge buildings were dedicated. On April 24th
Rt. Wor. Bro. Bruce Foster represented the Grand Master and
dedicated the new building of Thistle Lodge, No. 34, at Am-
herstburg. The following night Rt. Wor. Bro. J. A. Irvine
represented the Grand Master at Harrow and dedicated the
new building of King Edward Lodge, No. 488. Both of these
meetings were preceded by a banquet and we were very
pleased to have both the Grand Sr. Warden and Grand Jr.
Warden present, as well as many past and present Grand
Lodge officers from the Windsor and CTiatham Districts.
In conclusion, I would like to thank the brethren of the
Windsor District for their loyal support, and to say how
pleased I am to have had the opportunity of serving as Dis-
trict Deputy during the past year.
BRUCE C. MARTIN, D.D.G.M.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
WARRANTS
This repoi't was presented by R. W. Bro. J. N.
Allan, ChaiiTnan, and on motion of the Deputy Grand
Master, seconded by R.W. Bro. Allan, it was received
and adopted.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada,
in the Province of Ontario.
M'ost Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
Your Committee on Warrants is pleased to present its
report for the year ended May 31st, 1959.
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 155
Your Committee is pleased to report, as it did in each of
the two previous years, that applications for warrants have
been received from five new Lodges that have been
operating under dispensation granted by the Most Worshipful
the Grand Master. The records of the Lodges applying for
warrants were again excellent, all had complied with the
direction of Grand Lodge that a bound (not loose leaf) minute
book and a proper membership ledger be used. It was
gratifying to obsei-ve that none of the Secretaries concerned
had used a membership card system in place of the ledger.
The possibility of the loss of the membership record of a
brother is thus lessened. The excellence of the records
examined emphasized the wisdom of selecting an experienced
and well skilled brother to sen^e as secretary of the new
Lodge.
Your Committee wish to again encourage the institution
of new Lodges where such action appears advisable. The
steady increase in the number of Lodges indicates a continued
and healthy growth of our Order in this Grand Jurisdiction.
Your Committee would again remind the brethren that mem-
bers of smaller Lodges have more opportunity to participate
in the work and because of this are likely to have a greater
interest in their Lodge.
Following the examination of the petitions, books and
records already mentioned we are pleased to i-ecommend
that warrants be issued to the following Lodges presently
under Dispensation:
(a) HARRY L. MARTYN LODGE, U.D., Toronto, in-
stituted September 29, 1958, to be numbered 696 and
placed in Toronto "C" District.
(b) GRANTHAM LODGE, U.D., Port Dalhousie, in-
stituted September 29, 1958, to be numbered 697 and
placed in Niagara "A" District.
(c) ELLIOT LAKE LODGE, U.D., Elliot Lake, in-
stituted Febi-uary 11, 1959, to be numbered 698 and
placed in Nipissing West District.
(d) BETHEL LODGE, U.D., Sudbury, instituted Feb-
i-uai-y 13, 1959, to be numbered 699 and placed in
Nipissing West District.
(e) CORINTHIAN LODGE, U.D., Kintore, instituted
March IT. 1959, to be numbei-ed 700 and placed in
Wilson District.
It has been the practice of your Committee each year
to i-emind all new Lodge Secretaries of the advantage of
starting always at the top of the page to record the Minutes
156 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
of a Meeting and likewise of the desirability of making^
marginal notes indicating the subject matter of each para-
graph. This practice will prove exceedingly useful in as-
certaining infoi-mation i^garding items recorded in the
Minutes.
We likewise I'ecominend that new Lodges procure suitable
record books and have them properly set up, thus establish-
ing the foundation for properly recoixling the proceedings
and records of the Lodge.
Your Committee has, in previous reports, suggested that
the new Lodge seek the advice and direction of the Grand
Secretaiy's office in this very important undertaking. We
now go farther, and urge that this practice be followed,
indeed, we recommend that a circular be prepared by the
Grand Secretary's office setting out in detail the proper
books to procure and those procedures considez'ed important in
establishing a system whereby the proceedings of the new
Lodge will be recorded properly.
Your Committee further recommends:
1. That copies of Lodge summonses should be retained
and pei-iodically bound. This is a small effort and
enables interesting data in connection with the Lodge
to be available in an accessible form.
2. That new Lodges appoint an interested brother to
record the history of the Lodge each year. We
suggest that a plan be developed which will assure
that such historical notes will be completed each
year and placed with the records of the Lodge.
3. That consideration be given by every new Lodge to
the provision of a fireproof receptacle which will
accommodate the Wai'i'ant, the minute book, the by-
laws, the membei'ship ledger and the history of the
Lodge. The Warrant and all records of a Lodge
become increasingly valuable as the years pass. It
must be realized that the originals, if destroyed, can
never be replaced.
Finally, your Committee wish to extend felicitations
to these new Lodges and to express the hope that success
in abundance will reward the efforts of the officers and
members of the indi\'idual Lodges. We were especially
pleased to learn that Lodge No. 696 bears the name of
Most Wor. Bi'o. Harry L. Martyn. It is fitting that such a
worthy brother is so honoured and we wish this Lodge an
especial measure of success.
Respectfully and fraternally submitted,
JAMES N. ALLAN,
i Chairman.
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REPORT OF THE COMIVIITTEE ON
FRATERNAL RELATIONS
This report was presented by M.W. Bro. F. A.
Copus, ChaiiTnan, and on motion of the Deputy
Grand Master, seconded by M.W. Bro. F. A. Copus,
it was received and adopted.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Canada,
in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
There would be little for us to report this year if the
dutyof this Committee consisted solely of dealing with the
applications for recognition from Grand Lodges not at
present regarded as members of our Masonic family. For,
■while there are a number of applications in hand, none of
them is acceptable without further investigation. It has
long been the policy of this Committee to move but slowly
in this matter of recognition, so we recommend that the
application from the newly formed Grand Lodge of Japan
should be laid over for further investigation, while those
from China, France, Brazil, the Lebanese Grand Lodge
(Arab) and Mexico be indefinitely postponed until time and
circumstances bring happier home conditions. Not entirely
out of the picture is the possibility that within a year we
may have to ask Grand Lodge for a tightening upon our
present list of recognized Grand Lodges, due to the finiitage
of political and religious disturbances, principally in South
and Central America.
It is perhaps well to emphasize that the matter of
recognition is only a portion of the duties of this Committee
on Fraternal Relations. In a wider, and quite as important
a sense, it is the special function of the Committee, indeed,
its imperative duty, to carefully watch conditions as they
develop throughout the Masonic world, to be. as it were,
the conning tower from which we may evaluate what is
going on in other Grand Lodges. It is ours to flash here
a red light and there one of green as a guide for Ontario
Freemasonry.
This Committee is made up of all who have served the
office of Grand Master, together ^^'ith the Deputy Grand
Master and the Grand Secretary. While it is not always
possible to secure unanimity on matters that are in any way
controversial it is not unfair to state that the Committee is
exceptional in that it represents a body of opinion that is
informed by long experience and a careful and knowledgeable
regard for all that is best in Canadian Freemasonry,
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It is the judgment of the Committee that at the present
time one oz* two facts need to be stressed:
In most matters of legislation this Committee nourishes
an earnest desire to follow carefully in the foot-steps of
British Freemasonry both in procedure and in regard to
relations with other ruling bodies in Masonry. Further,
we are quite unable to subscribe whole heartedly to the
doctrine of "Universal Freemasonry," if to do so means to
accept practically on a wholesale basis eveijything that labels
itself as Masonic. To us not all that claims to be Masonic
is truly so, and we view with some alarm a universality that
can be universal in name only. In the foreseeable future
the time may come when this matter will have to be further
dealt with.
In the meantime there should be a reemphasis on the
fact that in the matter of recog-nition each Grand Lodge is
master of its own house, that recognition is exclusively a
Craft matter and that all authority in regard thereto is
vested exclusively in the Grand Lodges. It should be added
that Conference's, whether national or international, are
welcome in an advisory capacity. Indeed we are grateful
in particular to the efficient advisory committee of the
Washington Conference as well as for information that comes
from certain brethren who are specially interested. But it
is impossible to avoid a certain uneasiness.
There are other matters that presently merit our thought:
For instance, it was only tv;o years ago that we extended
recognition to the newly created United Grand Lodge of
Germany, made up of some 260 lodges resurrected from the
anti-Masonic Nazi regime and with the capable Dr. Vogel,
personally known to some of us, as the Grand Master.
During the past year this Grand Lodge has united with the
Grosse Landesloge which is composed of some 82 lodges
working in Germany under the Swedish Rite. It is not
ours to criticise the union, for the Swedish Rite is worked
by more than one of the Scandinavian Grand Lodges which
are quite properly recognized by British and Canadian Free-
masonry. But the fact remains that the "United Grand
Lodges of Germany" of which Dr. Vogel is now the Grand
Master is not the Grand Lodge that we recognized two years
ago, and it is our opinion that there should be another ap-
plication for recognition because to leave things as they are
might lead to a time when we would have to deal with a so-
called General Grand Lodge, from which may the fates
defend us.
In France a situation of another kind has developed.
There are three Grand Organizations in that country, only
one of which (the Grand Lodge Nationale) is recognized by
us or by British Freemasonry. Of the other two the Grand
TORONTO. ONTARIO, 1959 159
Orient is outside the pale, being largely atheistic. In the
Grand Lodge of France many of the lodges refuse to have
the V.O.S.L. on their altars. An attempt has been made,
60 far unsuccessfully, to unite the Grand Lodge Nationale
and the Grand Lodge of France, but certain difficulties
stand in the way, some ritualistic and some administrative.
It may be stated that as far as we are concerned there can
be no recognition unless the Masonic fundamental as to the
V.O.S.L. is universally observed.
Certainly, brethren, these are not easy days in which
it is ours to hold high the torch of true Freemasonry, days
that are so unsettled, so racked by new conceptions of human
relations, and in the process so anchorless. It may well
be that it is for Freemasonry to be foremost among those
who strive to maintain the saving principles of conduct and
of thought, the tried and everlastingly true fundamentals
on which all real hope of happiness depends, the inner
arcanum of Masonic wisdom — that the Great Architect of
the Universe is truly our Father, that He has revealed His
will to men, and that all of us, irrespective of race, color or
creed, are brothers. This is indeed Freemasonry in
excelsis — and there is no other.
Respectfully and fraternally submitted.
FRANK A. COPUS,
Chairman.
ADDRESS OF LOYALTY
It was moved by ]\I.W. Bro. J. A. McRae and
seconded by M.W. Bro. F. A. Copus, that the follow-
ing' Address of Loyalty be adopted by this Grand
Lodg-e for transmission to Her Majesty, Queen
Elizabeth II through the Secretary of State for
Canada :
TO HER MAJESTY, QUEEN ELIZABETH II
May it please your Majesty:
The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
of Canada in the Province of Ontario, now assembled in the
City of Toronto in its One Hundredth and Fourth Annual
Communication, desires to express anew to your Gi-acious
Majesty their sincere and abiding loyalty to your Pei-son
and Throne, and will ever pray that your reign may be long
and illustrious and continue to be one of peace and prosperity,
promoting, in the highest degree, the happiness and welfare
of all your subjects in every part of the British Common-
wealth.
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The members of this fraternity rejoice that Her Majesty
and her Royal Consort, Prince Philip, are again visiting
Canada. They have been received everywhere with loud
acclaim and manifest joy, testifying to the loyalty, esteem
and affection in which their Monarch and Prince Philip are
held by Canadians from coast to coast. We are confident
that the lengthy and arduous journey that Her Majesty and
Prince Philip are making through the length and breadth
of this land, will strengthen, everywhere, the ties that bind
us to the Throne and will deepen the loyalty which we are
proud to acknowledge we owe to our Sovereign, Queen
Elizabeth.
The resolution was unanimously carried by a
standing vote of the members \Wth great applause.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY HER MAJESTY
COAT OF ARMS
BALMORAL CASTLE
23rd August, 1959
Dear Sir,
I am commanded to ask you to convey to all mem-
bers of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted
Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario, the sincere
thanks of The Queen for the kind and loyal terms of their
Resolution which was passed at their One Hundred and Fourth
Annual Communication in Toronto on 15th July, 1959, and
which Her Majesty has received with pleasure.
CALLED OFF
Grand Lodge adjourned at 12.45 p.m.
CALLED ON
Grand Lodge resumed Labor at 2.10 p.m., the
Grand Master on the Throne.
TORONTO. O>rrARI0, 1959 1«1
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
CONSTITUTION AND LAWS
This report was presented by M.W. Bro. T. H.
Simpson, Chairman, and on his motion, seconded by
M.W. Bro. N. C. Hart, it was received and adopted.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada,
in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
The Committee on Constitution and Law begs leave to
report as follows:
PART ONE:
1. There is no constitutional objection to the follo^ving
Notices of Motion given by M.W. Bro. N. C. Hart and dated
April 24th, 1959:
(a) That Section 62 of the Constitution be deleted and
the following substituted therefor:
"Section 62: During the temporary absence of
the Grand Master from the Province, or during his
temporary incapacity, from any cause, to discharge the
duties of his office, the Deputy Grand Master, or failing
him, the junior Past Grand Master shall possess all the
powers of the Grand Master. Should the Grand Master
die during his term of office, or become pemanently
incapable of discharging the duties thereof, the Deputy
Grand Master, or failing him, the junior Past Grand
Master shall forthwith be entitled to exercise the
functions of Grand Master until the next annual
election."
(b) That Section 14 of the Constitution be deleted and
the following substituted therefor:
"Section 14: The place at which the next Annual
Communication of Grand Lodge is to be held shall be
determined by the Board of General Purposes."
However, your Committee suggests a change in the
wording of the proposed amendment to Section 62 which it
feels is simpler and more concise. It is as follows:
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VACANCIES IN OFFICE
SECTION 62:
(a) In case of the death, resignation or permanent dis-
ability of the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master
shall act, ex officio, as Grand Master until the next
annual meeting of Grand Lodge at which meeting the
vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by election.
(b) In case of the temporary disability, by absence or
otherwise, of the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand
Master shall act, ex officio, until the Grand Master
shall resume his duties.
(c) In the event of the death, resignation, or permanent
or temporary disability of both the Grand Master and
the Deputy Grand Master, then the Immediate Past
Grand Master, or if he decline or be disabled, then the
next immediate Past Grand Master not disabled, shall
act, ex-officio, as Grand Master until the disability is
removed or until the next annual meeting of Grand
Lodge, at which meeting all vacancies then existing
shall be filled by election for the unexpired portions of
their respective terms.
(d) Vacancies in all other elective offices shall be filled
by election at the next annual meeting of Grand Lodge,
until which time they shall be filled by appointment by
the Grand Master.
PART TWO:
CHANGE OF NAME — MUSKOKA DISTRICT
2. All of the Lodges in the Muskoka District (8 in all)
have petitioned asking that their District be renamed and in
future be known as Muskoka-Parry Sound District. Since
every Lodge in the District is in favor of this change your
Committee sees no objection. Your Committee recommends
that the Petition be granted and that the name of Muskoka
District be changed to that of Muskoka-Parry Sound District,
effective forthwith.
PART THREE:
CONCURRENT JURISDICTION
Mount Olivet Lodge, Number 300, located at Thomdale
and Belmont Lodge, Number 190, located at Belmont, both in
the London District, have requested that they be granted
concurrent jurisdiction with the various Lodges in the City
of London and three other Lodg-es now having concurrent
M' TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 168
jurisdiction in the same area. All of the 14 Lodges con-
cerned in this application have approved of the requests.
Your Committee can see no objection to this. This is a
very compact District, the fuithest Lodge from London being
less than 20 miles. Your Committee, therefore, recommends'
that concurrent jurisdiction be granted to all those Lodges
which are now or which may hereafter be located within
the jurisdiction of the following Lodges: Nilestown Lodge,
No. 345, Nilestown; Kilwinning Lodge, No. 64, London;
Tuscan Lodge, No. 195, London; St. John's Lodge, No. 20,
London; St. Paul's Lodge, No. 107, Lambeth; Acacia Lodge,
No. 580, London; Corinthian Lodge, No. 330, London; Temple
Lodge, No. 597, London; St. John's Lodge, No. 209A, London;
Ashlar Lodge, No. 610, Byron; St. George's Lodge, No. 42,
London; King Solomon's Lodge, No. 378, London; Union
Lodge, No. 380, London; Centennial Lodge, No. 684, London;
Mount Olivet Lodge, No. 300, Thomdale, and Belmont Lodge,
No. 190, Belmont, such change to be effective forthwith.
Respectfully and fraternally submitted,
;;";'; T. H. SIMPSON,
[(,_ Chairman.
REPORT ON FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE
,.f M.W. Bro. N. C. Hart, Chairman, presented this
report and read the Foreword to the Reviews. The
Deputy Gi'and Master then moved, seconded by M.W.
Bro. Hart, that the report be received and adopted.
The motion was canied.
REPORT OF THE COM^IITTEE ON
AUDIT AND FINANCE
This report was presented by R.W. Bro. R. C.
Berkinshaw, ChaiiTnan, and on motion of the Deputy
Grand Master, seconded by R.W. Brio. Berkinshaw,
it was received and adopted.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Canada,
in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
The Grand Treasurer's Report, the Auditor's Report and
the Renort of tho Grand Secretary for the year ended May
31, 1959, as previously submitted to this Annual Communic-
1€4 GKAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
ation of Grand Lodge, have been reviewed by the members
of the standing Ck)m.mittee on Audit and Finance.
The Committee finds that these reports fully and
accurately set out all details relative and pertaining to —
(a) the financial position of this Grand Lodge for the
year ended May 31, 1959;
(b) all items of receipts and disbursements in respect
of the General Fund and the Combined Memorial
and Semi-Centennial Funds;
(c) full details of all transactions and changes in the
capital account, which have occurred during the year
under review, and
(d) complete schedules of the securities in which Grand
Lodge funds were invested, as of the above ment-
ioned date.
The total par value of the above mentioned securities^
as of May 31. 1959, was $1,319,285.59; cash on hand and in
the bank amounted to $15,697.84, making the total of all
resources $1,334,983.43, as reported by the Grand Treasurer^
which is $27,104.20 greater than the corresponding figure
for the previous year.
All securities in which Grand Lodge funds are presently
invested are in the category of Trustee investments, except
$85,000.00 of debentures of Masonic Holdings, a non-profit
corporation, without share capital, organized for the purposes
of acquiring and owning real and personal property, also
financing the construction and equipment of new Grand
Lodge offices in the City of Hamilton. These debentures
were purchased by the Grand Treasurer under the authority
of a resolution of this Grand Lodge, unanimously passed at
its meeting in July 1956. (See Grand Lodge Proceedinga
1956, pp. 184-86 inc.).
To provide all the necessary funds for the acquisition
of the site and the erection of these offices, additional
purchases of debentures issued or to be issued by Masonie
Holdings will be made from time to time by the Grand
Treasurer. It is the opinion of this Committee that although
the resolution previously cited adequately empowers the
Grand Treasurer, in general terms, to purchase, subscribe
for, hold, sell or othei-Avise deal with the securities, mortgages
or any obligations of Masonic Holdings, Grand Lodge should
I'atify and confirm purchases made to date and specify at
this meeting, by formal resolution, the total amount of such
debentures which the Grand Treasurer may be authorized
and directed to purchase under the terms of the aforesiaid
resolution of 1956.
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With relatively few exceptions, for each of which there
is a logical reason, all securities are registered as to princi-
pal in the name of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Canada
in the Province of Ontario and registered also as to interest,
save in such instances as it was not permissible to do so,
All such securities are held in the custody of The Canada
Permanent Trust Corporation, of Toronto, in vaults which
have the highest protective rating. These conditions are
designed to provide the maximum possible protection.
However, your Committee recommends that some ac-
ceptable form of authority be set up by resolution duly
passed at this Communication of Grand Lodge to provide for
prompt disposition by sale, assignment and/or transfer as
occasion may require, of all or part of such bonds, debentures,
shares and/or any other securities registered in the name of
this Grand Lodge.
The income under the General Fund was $196,417.72, or
$4,017.72 higher than was estimated a year ago. This waa
mainly due to a greater return on Grand Lodge investments
than was anticipated. Total disbursements amounted to
$171,112.55, or $13,052.45 less than the approved budget.
This difference was almost entirely due to the fact that
withdrawals from the General Fund for Benevolent Grants
during the past fiscal year were approximately $15,000.00
less than the amount appropriated for this purpose. With
slight variations, up or down, other items of disbursements
were generally in accord with the budget approved at the
last Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. This
indicates a strict and careful control of expenditures by the
Grand Secretary's and Grand Treasurer's offices.
Benevolent Grants, made under the direction of the Com-
mittee on Benevolence and the supervision of the Supei-visor
of Benevolence, amounted in total to $79,069.75, which is
$5,907.25 less than grants for this purpose during the previ-
ous year. It was also $20,930.25 less than the estimates
submitted by the Committee on Benevolence in its report
to Grand Lodge a year ago. Contributing factors to these
marked reductions are the effect of increases in recent years
in the amount of Government Old Age Pension payments
and the benefits to be derived under the provisions of the
Ontario Hospital Services Commission Act. Your Com-
mittee further confirms the Grand Treasurer's comment that
no cases of need which fall vrithin the purview of the re-
sponsibility of this Grand Lodge have been neglected to the
slightest degree.
We take the opportunity of again extending a tribute
of commendation to the Chairman and members of this Com-
mittee, especially the Supervisor of Benevolence, R.W. Bro.
George J. McQueen, for the kindly, conscientious and consider-
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ate manner in which these important Grand Lodge activities
are administered.
In accordance with previous practice, we recommend
that the requirements for Benevolent Grants for the current
year, estimated at $85,000.00 be drawn from Grand Lodge
funds as follows:
From the General Fund $ 65,000.00
From the income and invested income of the
Combined Memorial and Semi- Centennial
Fiinds 20,000.00
The estimate for the current year of income and ex-
penditures in respect of the General Fund, as submitted
with this report, provide for an apportionment on this basis.
Your Committee recommends approval of the six special
donations made under the authority of the Grand Master
and as reported by the Grand Treasurer, namely:
Ontario Society for Crippled Children $1,000.00
Ontario Society for Retarded Children 500.00
Boy Scouts' Association — Ontario 500.00
Girl Guides' Association 500.00
Canadian Cancer Society 500.00
Salvation Army 500.00
Total $3,500.00
Details of the insurance coverage placed by Grand Lodge
and currently in effect have been checked by our Auditor
and considered by this Committee. A periodic review of
all insurable assets and risks is recommended to ensure that
all Grand Lodge property is adequately covered against loss
by fire, theft or otherwise. The Committee expresses the
opinion that replacement values should be the governing
factor in determining the amount and. character of the
insurance which may be required.
In its review of the matters covered by this report, the
Committee has received the full co-operation and assistance
of the Grand Secretary, the Grand Treasurer and the Auditor
and now formally recommends the adoption, without amend-
ment, of the reports submitted by the above mentioned
officers, who are to be commended on the conscientious and
faithful performance of their respective duties. The inter-
esting and informative statements which they have presented
deserve the thoughtful consideration of all Brethren in this
Jurisdiction.
We now present for your consideration and approval, an
estimate of Income and Expenditure under the General
Fund for the current year:
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 167
ESTIMATED INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDING
MAY 31. 1960
Initiations $ 12,000.00
Affiliations 500.00
Dues 130,500.00
Certificates 100.00
Ceremonies 100.00
Dispensations 1,200.00
Commutations 10,000.00
Constitutions, Sales of 3,500.00
Miscellaneous 3,000.00
Refunds 3,000.00
Interest on investments 31,000.00
Total $ 194,900.00
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES FOR THE YEAR
ENDING MAY 31, 1960
Salaries:
Grand Treasurer's Clerk $ 800.00
Grand Secretary 11,000.00
Asst to Grand Secretary and
Supervisor of Benevolence 7,000.00
Clerical — Grand Secretary's office 13,580.00
Rent 1,700.00
Printing, Stationery and Supplies .... 2,500.00
Special Printing for Resale 5,000.00
Postage and Excise 1,700.00
Furniture and Equipment 1,500.00
Canada Permanent Trust Company
—Fees 550.00
Fidelity Bond and General Insurance
Premiums 250.00
Reserve for Premium Cont'g.
Liability Coverage 5,250.00
Auditor 1,200.00
Grand Master's Allowance 1,500.00
Stenographer 300.00
Deputy Grand Master — Allowance .... 670.00
—Postage 30.00
Supervisor of Benevolence — Travel-
ling Expenses 800.00
Committee on Masonic Education .... 300.00
Review of Fraternal Correspondence 600.00
Masonic Relief Association U.S. —
Canada 500.00
Library — General Expenses 400.00
Librarian's Honorarium 750.00
Honorary Presentation of Jewels .... 2,500.00
Grand Master^ Regalia 1,000,00
Testimonial to Retiring G.M 500.00
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Allowance — Mrs. W. M. Logan 300.00
— Wm. J. Attig 2,400.00
Portraits — Grand Master, and frame 1,000.00
Representatives to other Grand
Lodges — Exp 3,500.00
Conference fees, etc., Washington .... 1,500.00
Grand Lodge Bulletin 5,800.00
Publication Fraternal Re\'iew 1,000.00
Grand Lodge — Preliminary Reports 850.00
Grand Lodge — Proceedings 4,800.00
Grand Lodge — 1959 Meeting
Expenses .^ 14,000.00
Grand Lodge — Advance Exp. 1960
Meeting 1,000.00
Miscellaneous Expenses 3,000.00
$ 101,130.00
Benevolent Grants from General Fund 65,000.00
Special Charitable Donations 3,500.00
Total Estimated Expenditures $ 169,630.00
SUMMARY
Estimated Income $194,900.00
Estimated Expenditures 169,630.00
Estimated Surplus of Income over Expenditures „$ 25,270.00
Less third appropriation for special reserve to
cover cost of equipping and furnishing new
Grand Lodge premises when completed 9,000.00
Net Estimated Surplus Income over Expenditures $ 16,270.00
The Committee believes that the estimates submitted
herewith make adequate provision for all necessary ex-
penditures of this Grand Lodge for the current fiscal year
and v.'ill enable it to fully meet all its responsibilities and
obligations.
All of which is respectfully and fraternally submitted.
On behalf of the Committee,
R. C. BERKINSHAW,
Chairman.
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1953 1«?
SPECIAL RESOLUTION
RE SECURITY TRANSACTIONS
R.W. Bro. R. C. Berkinshaw, Chairman of the
Coanmittee on Audit and Finance, explained and
presented the followino- resolution which, on his
motion, seconded by M.W. Bro. J. A. Heam, was
unanimously carried.
RESOLVED:
That the Grand Treasurei- (or, in his temporary absence
from the Province, an Attorney appointed by him) and any
two of the following- five officers, namely the Grand Secre-
tary; the President and Vice-President of the Board of
General Pui-poses; the Assistant to the Grand Secretaiy and
the Chairman of the Committee on Audit and Finance be and
they are hereby au'thorized and empov^^ered on behalf of the
Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of
Ontario, to hypolhecate, sell, assign and transfer all or any
part of any bonds, debentures, shares and/or any other
securities registei-ed in the name of Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M.
of Canada in the Province of Ontario, and to make, execute
and sign all necessaiy acts for the hypothecation, assigTi-
ment and transfer thereof for and on behalf of the said
Grand Lodge; and further, to appoint in their place or
places instead an Attorney or Attorneys, thereby agreeing
to ratify and confirm all and whatsoever the said Attorney
or Attorneys or their substitute or substitutes may lawfully
do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.
REPORT OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
LODGE BUILDINGS
This report was presented by V.W. Bro. George
T. Evans, and on motion of the Deputy Grand Master,
seconded by V.W. Bro. Evans, it was received and
adopted.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Canada,
in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
I beg to present the Second Annual Report of the
Ad\asory Committee on Lodge Buildings.
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Since our report of a year ago, there has been great
activity in the planning of new Temples and the remodelling
of existing: ones throughout the Jurisdiction.
From the time our Committee was organized, we have
given advice and assistance to about 35 of our constituent
Lodges, and now, hardly a month passes but that two or
more Lodges seek information in this connection.
This activity has largely been confined to the smaller
centres, many of which are in the northern parts of the
province. Many new Lodges with comparatively small
memberships are showing great zeal in providing theniselves
with comfortable quarters in which they take great pride.
Many of our older Lodges, especially in the smaller
centres closer to our large cities, would do well to take a
hard look at their Masonic quarters to see if they adequately
reflect the proud position held by the Masonic Craft in our
Province and indeed, throughout the world.
There are, no doubt, many Lodges whose officers did
not hear, nor have they read our report of 1958. This is
indicated by the fact that, in submitting sketches or making
enquiries regarding building, they have ignored or are
totally unaware of the enactment by Grand Lodge in 1958
of a list of "Requirements for Lodge Buildings" as prepared
by your Advisory Committee. For this reason we think
it would be of great value if Secretaries and Masters would
read our first report which can be found on page 181 of the
Grand Lodge Proceedings for 1958.
We strongly urge that Lodges contemplating new build-
ings or making even minor changes in existing buildings,
should write to the Grand Secretary for a copy of "Require-
ments for Lodge Buildinscs" known as Bulletin L.B.-2,
BEFORE any move is made to prepare sketches or set up
financial arrangements. This will save the lodge officers
much time and effort and the Advisory Committee many
hours in trying to revise unsuitable plars and in explaining
details which are already clearly set out in the Bulletin.
The Grand Secretary will also provide the Procedure
to be followed in setting up committees, preparing plans,
selecting a site, methods of financing, and other important
matters. He also has diagram plans of three typical Temple
layouts of various sizes showing precisely how the Require-
ments for Lodge Buildings should be carried out. Copies
of these plans may be had free of charge on application to
him.
Your Committee has been pleased with the co-operation
of the Lodges and the willingness with which they have
TORONTO, ONTARIO. 1959 171
accepted our suggestions and alterations to the plans they
have submitted.
We congratulate these Lodges on their industry and en-
thusiasm, V/e share their joy and satisfaction in providing
Temples of which they and the Craft may be justly proud.
We solicit enquiries from all Lodges contemplating
building and assure them of our constant desire to offer
them every assistance. Needless to say, there is no charge
for such services.
Respectfully and fraternally submitted,
GEORGE T. EVANS,
Chairman.
REPORT OF THE COM:RinTEE ON
THE CONDITION OF MASONRY
Tills report was presented by R.W. Bro. M. C.
Cain, Chairman, and on motion of the Deputy Grand
Master, seconded by R.W. Bro. Cain, it was received
and adopted.
To the Most Worshipful, the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge. A.F. & A.M. of Canada,
in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
In these troublous times, when all democratic institutions
are passing through the fires of a changing world, it is
advisable to pause and reflect on the condition of Masonry
in our o^^Tl Grand Jurisdiction.
Any summary on the condition of Masonry, which is
based on the thoughts of others, must be considered from
two standpoints, firstly — the source of the information, and
secondly — a careful analysis of the thoughts which are
presented. This summary is based in part on the available
reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters. A careful
study of these reports reveal that our District Deputy Grand
Masters are men devoted to the welfare of the Craft. They
are men who have given of their time and talent to the
propagation of Masonic knowledge. They are men who,
through their zeal for Masonry, have given leadership in
their respective districts. Having established the source
of part of our information, we are in a position to carefully
analyze the reports. An analysis of the information in
these reports must be considered from two aspects, firstly —
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the tan.rrible, and secondly — the intangible. The tangible are
those ideas which are easy to grasp and to describe. The in-
tangible are those ideas of the spirit or heart, those things
which v;e feel but do not see, and are difficult of expression.
Since Masonry is a large fraternity, it is expected that prob-
lems are bound to occur. Your Committee feels that these
problems should be drawn to your attention, and we trust
you will accept them in the same spirit as they are given.
Your Committee, mindful of these difficulties, begs to sub-
mit a word picture of the condition of Masonry in this Grand
Jurisdiction.
The District Deputy Grand Masters, in their reports,
express their thanks for the honour of representing the
Most Worshipful, the Grand Master. They commented on
the gracious and traditional manner in which they were
received and indicated the respect and fraternal esteem
with which our Grand Master is held in all parts of our
jurisdiction.
The reports indicate that the District Secretaries have
performed their duties in an efficient manner, often-times
rendering extra service which lightened the tasks of the
District Deputy Grand Masters. Generally speaking the
finances of the Lodges are on a sound basis. Very little
i-eference is made of arrears of dues, which would seem to
indicate a real effort is being made to cope with this vexing
problem.
The ritualistic work is commented on in various reports
and is classed from satisfactory to excellent. Numerous
comments were made on the high calibre of the candidates
entering the Craft. A few reports suggest that means
should be taken to improve the attendance at the regular and
emergent meetings.
In the annual report of the Grand Secretary, we note
our membership as cf the 31st of December, 1957, stood at
134,624. During the year 1958 we had 4,114 initiations;
1,011 affiliations; 240 reinstatements giving us a total of
139,989 members. Against this total we had 2,633 deaths;
1,024 resignations; 864 suspensions and 4 adjustments.
These figures indicate an actual membership as of December
31st, 1958, of 135,464 which gives us a net increase over
1957 of 840 members. This net increase of membership
is a modest one, being 386 less than 1957. The disturbing
factor in this report is the number of suspensions which is
stated as 864. On comparing the reports for the last ten
years, we note there has been a steady decline in the annual
net gain of membership, and an increase in the number of
suspensions. Does this indicate a loss of interest in the
Craft? This lack of interest may also reflect itself in the
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attendance at our regular and emergent meetings. A great
many Lodges, especially in the larger centres, have had from
a modest to a fairly large increase in membership for the
past several years, but the increase of attendance at the
meetings, allowing for natural losses, has not increased in
proportion to the increase in membership. With this
problem in mind your Committee sought advice from widely
separated pax'ts of our jurisdiction in an effort to arrive at
some solution to this vexing problem. The following is a
summary of the suggestions sent to your Committee.
1. Great care should be taken by the sponsors of an ap-
plicant to make sure he will find congenial companion-
ship in the Lodge of his choice.
2. The Worshipful Master should appoint only interested
and qualified brethren to make a thorough investigation
of the applicant. The investigators should be satisfied
that the applicant can and will accept the challenge of
Masonry, namely, "Masons are men who think deeply,
feel nobly, and act their best." Every investigator
should be thoroughly conversant with the contents of
Booklet No. 1. issued by our Grand Lodge, which out-
lines what Masonry stands for. The facts outlined in
this booklet should be discussed with the applicant, and
the booklet should be left in his possession for his further
study.
3. A brother, having been received, should not be forgotten.
Special efforts should be made to ensure that he feels
at home by meeting the brethren of his Lodge.
4. An intelligent Mason is an interested Mason. Our new
brethren should be instructed by skilled brethren in
the landmarks, traditions, history, symbology and phil-
osophy of the Craft.
6. Many brethren felt that late closing of the Lodge was an
important factor, causing poor attendance and lack of
interest.
The following suggestions were offered to overcome
this factor.
(a) Careful planning of all meetings.
(b) Controversial subjects should be thoroughly dis-
cussed at the Committee of General Purposes, thereby
avoiding unnecessary discussion in the lodge room.
(c) Meetings should start on time.
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(d) Avoid having too many degrees at a meeting. Too
much work requires some brethren to forego the
pleasure of the banquet hour. One brother aptly
stated — "A Mason should be in bed on the same day
he goes to Lodge."
6. A Mason, admitted to a large Lodge, finds he is one
among so many, and realizes that the possibility of
participation in lodge activities seems to be remote
and he loses interest.
7. The suggestion has been made that the brethren of the
Lodge should be given the opportunity to take appropriate
parts of the ritualistic work according to their ability
and desire. Members* Nights serv'^e as a means of
holding interest in the Lodge and, at the same time,
stamp worthy brethren for advancement.
8. Counter attractions such as television were advanced by
a few of the brethren, but others felt that, if the main
causes as outlined were eliminated, then counter at-
tractions would be of small importance.
You will note that six of the eight causes of lack of
interest and poor attendance are under the direct control
of the Worshipful Master and his Officers.
Addison has said — "A person who has a firm trust in
the Supreme Being is powerful by his power, wise by his
wisdom, and happy by his happiness." It might also be said
that any fraternity built on the solid foundation of spiritual
values will flourish. It is gratifying to note that a District
Chaplain was appointed in all districts. All reports indicate
his services were much appreciated by the District Deputy
Grand Masters and the brethren. It was interesting to note
that in some districts the District Chaplain accompanied
the District Deputy Grand Master on all or nearly all his
official visits. On numerous occasions the District Chaplain
spoke at the banquet hour with a message of the eternal
verities of life. These same reports indicate that our Grand
Chaplain has travelled far and v/ide in the discharge of his
official duties as well as attending many other functions.
On many occasions he was the guest speaker, impressing on
the brethren that "Masonry is a key to the things of the
spirit, an inspiration for daily living by laying out a pattern
of life." The District Reports indicate there were thirty
District Church Services -s\ath attendances which generally
brought credit to the Craft. One or two reports indicate
that the attendance at the District Service was disappointing.
Unfortunately this is true in some of our larger centres
where the attendance is not commensurate with the member-
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ship of the district. Care should be taken that Lodge
Divine Services do not conflict with the District Service.
Generally speaking, benevolence is not a natural feeling
of the human heart. "By nature the average man is more
prone to be selfish than generous, more inclined to get for
himself than to give to others, more ready to claim for him-
self than to sacrifice himself for others." In Masonry, we
have an old adage — "No voice of a brother in distress
reaches our ears in vain, and no hand seeks our aid without
response." This saying, so dear to the hearts of all Masons,
is proven by the report of the Committee of Benevolence,
The success of our benevolence is due in large measure to our
Super\nsor of Benevolence and his excellent committee.. Our
Supervisor by his tact, understanding and kindness has
brought joy and comfort to many of our brethren and their
dependents.
Ernest Thompson Seton has said — "Manhood, not scholar-
ship, is the aim of education." This quotation accurately
describes the objective of Masonic Education in our jurisdic-
tion. The success of our Masonic educational endeavours
is due in large part to the devoted attention and scholarly
^idance given to this work by the present and past chairmen
of the Committee of Masonic Education. The District
Reports indicate that thirty-one of the districts had Super-
visors of Masonic Education. There was a decrease in the
number of Lodges of Instruction, with a trend to short talks
and panel discussions. In districts where Lodges of Instruct-
ion were held, the results appear to be encouraging, as was
evidenced by the comments that such meetings help to make
the ritualistic work uniform in the district by correcting the
changes and innovations which seem to creep into the v%'ork.
An interesting suggestion was made by a District Deputy
Grand Master from the northwest part of our jurisdiction —
"It is suggested that a School of Instruction be set un at
each Annual Meeting of Grand Lodge for members of Lodges
in general." It is of some concern to your Committee that
the "Syllabus of Instruction", issued by Grand Lodge, is
not being used in some Lodges as much as its value merits.
"Reading maketh a full man." Those words of Bacon
are just as true today as they were over three hundred and
fifty years ago. In reviewing the report of the Library
Committee, v/e note only about one per cent of our member-
ship make use of the facilities of their excellent library. It
is suggested that all new Masons be informed of this facility
and be urged to use it. Our Grand Librarian informs us
that the District Deputy Grand Masters could be of great
help by informing the brethren of their districts of the
advantages of the library.
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It is noted in the district reports that about half the
districts have Pastmasters' and "Wardens' Associations.^ In
some districts the two Associations are merged, while in
others they are separate. In the Wardens' Associations
lasting friendships are made. In some of these Associations,
speakers address the group on the duties and responsibilities
of the Master of a Lodge. These groups usually have a
mentor who carefully trains the Wardens in the ritualistic
work. Visitations are made when the Wardens exemplify
the work. This careful training and practice prepares the
Warden for his duties as Worshipful Master of his Lodge
and enhances the quality of the work throughout the district.
The District Reports indicate in many districts that the
Pastmasters' Associations are rendering commendable service
to the Craft. They work in close conjunction with the
District Deputy Grand Master in sponsoring and arranging
Educational Nights. Many have given leadership in such
matters as Blood Donor Services and assistance to Grand
Lodge when required. The activities of these Associations
have materially improved the condition of Masonry in our
Grand Jurisdiction.
The District Reports indicate that a fairly large number
of Temples was dedicated during the last year. This sug-
gests that Masons are becoming increasingly conscious of the
necessity of up-to-date premises for the comfort of their
brethren. They realize that the public impression of our
Order is, in part, influenced by the physical appearance of
our Temples. It is common knowledge that the cost of
some Temples was almost halved by the free labour of the
brethren and by securing the essential services at cost. The
brethren who rendered these services deserve the thanks of
their district.
From the District Reports, it is noted that there have
been a fairly large number of anniversaries. On almost
every occasion the lodge history has played an important
part in the work of the evening. This supports the oft-
repeated suggestion that the maintenance of an up-to-date
lodge history is a duty incumbent on each Lodge. Such
records are invaluable for future use and study.
It is with deep regret that we record the disastrous
fire at Lanark, Ontario, in which Evergreen Lodge lost its
Temple, waiTant and records. We sympathize with our
brethren in their great loss. An experience such as this
emphasize the importance of protecting irreplaceable records
against such destruction. It also points out the necessity
of re-examining our insurance protection in the light of
present day replacement costs.
During this Masonic year it has been the privilege of
all the members of this Committee to visit Lodges in widely
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scattered parts of this Grand Jurisdiction. Your Com-
mittee wishes to express its anxiety regarding the condition
in some Lodges of the ancient certificates, manuscripts and
records which appear to be undergoing deterioration due to
extremes of temperature, dryness and dampness. This
Committee respectfully suggests that a careful check be made
of these records and suitable measures be taken for their
preservation, thereby bringing joy to the Masons of the
future.
It is gratifying to note that the memory of our First
Grand Master is still green in the minds of the brethren
of this Grand Jurisdiction. At the Annual Pilgrimage, on
June 21st of this year, at St. John's Church, Woodhouse, in
the County of Norfolk, a large representative group of
Masons assembled to pay their reverential respect to the
memory of a great man. We feel the poet aptly described
our First Grand Master when he said —
"He walked the path the great have trod.
The great in heart, the great in mind,
He looked through Masonry to God,
And looked through God to all mankind.
Learned more than sign, or word, or grip,
Learned Man's and God's relationship."
The District Reports reveal that our Grand Master,
during the past year, has visited many parts of this Grand
Jurisdiction. It is noted on these occasions he was received
in an enthusiastic traditional manner. It is further noted
that, by his friendliness, untiring effort, sage advice and
Masonic zeal, he has brought credit to himself and the Craft.
As he lays down the gavel of office, the hope of the brethren
of this Grand Jurisdiction is that the years which lie ahead
will bring him health and happiness, so that he may enjoy
the fruits of his professional labours, and still assist in the
management of our Grand Lodge.
In conclusion your Committee wishes to state that
Masoni-y is thriving in our Grand Jurisdiction. Our mem-
bership has increased satisfactorily. The finances of our
Lodges are sound. Many new Temples have been erected
and the older ones have been renovated. The spiritual
concept of Masonry is well understood and practised. The
ritualistic work, generally speaking, is of a high standard.
Most of the districts have shown a keen interest in the
history, sjiifibology, and philosophy of the Craft. No voice
of a brother in distress has reached our ears in vain, and
no hand has sought our aid without response. Peace and
harmony prevail over our entiiie ju»risdiction. Divine
Providence has blessed us in many ways. Surely we have
much to be thankful for.
Respectfully and fraternally submitted,
M. C. CAIN,
Chairman.
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON '
MASONIC EDUCATION
This report was presented by R.W. Bro. B. B.
Foster, Chaimian, and on motion of the Deputy
Grand JVIaster, seconded by R.W. Bro. Foster it
was received and adopted.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Canada,
in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
Your Committee on Masonic Education is pleased to
report its activities in this Grand Jurisdiction for the
education year 1958-59 to the One Hundred and Fourth
Annual Communication of Grand Lodge.
During the year six General Communications have been
forwarded from the Chairman's office to the members of the
Committee, to the District Deputy Grand Masters, to the
Supervisors of Masonic Education, to the several Lodges,
through the courtesy of the District Deputy Grand Masters,
and to others who requested them. Five of these com-
munications were accompanied by bulletins containing
material designed to be of interest to the Craft and cover-
ing subjects related to symbolism, history, and philosophy.
The sixth was the usual form for the District report on the
work of the year. The Committee wishes in particular to
thank R.W. Bro. E. G. Dixon, the Grand Secretary, for send-
ing the interesting and informative article, written by W.
Bro. John P. Simpson, entitled "The King and the Craft".
This was sent out as the second bulletin. Your Committee
hopes that the information it contained was brought to the
attention of the general membership, as it was important
enough to deserve this treatment.
Continuinn- the practice nf former years, the "Syllabus
of Instruction" was prepared, and distributed to all Lodges
through the Grand Secretarv's office. Each issue covered
a three-month period and drew attention to the history of
our Grand Lodge, the Manual for Masonic Students and In-
structors, the Bonk of Constitution, and the Annual Pro-
ceedings of Grand Lodge. Renorts from the District Deputy
Grand Masters indicate that many study groups continue to
use the Syllabus as a guide for their discussions.
It is a pleasure to report that R.W. Bro. Molson C. Cain,
a most active member of this Committee, has held nine very
stimulating Lodges of Instruction in the Jurisdiction and has
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participated in many "Educational Nights" in his home area
of Toronto. We congratulate R.W. Bro. Cain and all those
who assisted him, in their successful effort toward continuing
education in the symbolism and practices of the Craft.
From the thirty-five District reports, we record with
satisfaction the continuing interest in the Manual for Masonic
Students and Instructors, We feel, however, that more use
should be made of this source of educational material. Per-
haps more of the District Deputy Grand Masters could bring
this volume to the attention of the members in their Districts.
Also from these District reports your Committee must con-
clude that while some Lodges appear to do little in the way
of formal Masonic Education the majority find some way of
handling this important phase of Masonic work. It is
satisfying to note that there has been a definite increase in
the number of Lodge meetings that included some Masonic
Education although there were fewer District meetings de-
voted entirely to this fundamental activity of Masonry. We
find also the following suggestions for improving the work
next year: (i) Twenty-one Districts favour short talks of
five minutes' duration rather than longer ones; _(ii) Ten
urge more panel discussions open later to questions from
members on the sides; (iii) Eight suggest an interchange of
speakers between neighbouring Lodges. Your Committee
believes that these ideas are worthy of our consideration. Also
interesting is the fact that of the thirty-five Districts report-
ing only four are without a Supervisor of Masonic Education
to co-ordinate the work of the District. Your Committee
suggests that even where distances are great, a Supervisor
is valuable as he can improve both the quality and the
amount of the Masonic Education in the District.
Oliver Wendell Holmes said: "It does not matter
so much where one stands, as the direction in which he is
moving." Lodges should ever be moving toward the goal
of a Masonically educated membership. They need not
move rapidly; a fairly slow 'one step at a time' policy is
by tradition quite satisfactory. There is no such thing as
a static Masonry. Masonry is forever the Mason learning,
thinking, and achieving, step by step, day by day. Every
success opens the door to another opportunity for greater
learning, for further progress, for steady improvement. We
strive and repeatedly fail, and through this process find the
truth that all success is created from the broken pieces of
failure. All of our efforts are wasted unless we forever
keep in mind that Masonic Education, training, and study
must be directed toward the practice of Brotherhood.
Freemasonry, being a science of progressive enlighten-
ment, must of necessity go hand in hand with education.
For the Craft to achieve its ultimate objective, every member
must, to the utmost of his ability, aid in the Masonic edu-
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cation of him^plf and his brethren. Every Mason must
possess some knowledge of the traditions, history, aims,
place in the sorial scheme, and lessons of the Craft. ^ We
must all seriously consider the effect of Masonic teaching on
ourselves, on our attitude toward God. and on our relation-
ship wnth our fellow-men.
Education is the cornerstone of our Masonic faith. It
unites all of us in our search for truth and li^ht. We
should tell our Brethren of our personal discoveries and our
advances toward the light, and we should urge them onward
in the search. Our annual losses in membership by sus-
pensions would be lessened if we Avere to dn more than we do
now in the educating of our members and in rnaking them
active educators. Too often we have no designs on our
Lodge trestleboards. Our Lodge officers need to use a more
creative imagination; the harvest of such action can be great.
Masonry's analogy of life to architecture enables the in-
dividual to see beyond the menial tasks and to establish a true
scale of values. It supplies us wtih a vision of a complete
structure of grandeur and enables us to appreciate the
significance of our own contribution. To achieve this
vision and this appreciation, we must study. As Aristotle
said, "The roots of learning are bitter, but the fruits are
sweet."
The Committee would like to express its appreciation to
the District Deputy Grand Masters, the Supervisors, and all
the Brethren who assisted in the Masonic Education pro-
gramme. We sincerely hope that they may continue their
efforts in the future. We wish also to thank the Grand
Secretary for mailing out the Syllabus of Instruction to the
Lodges, and the Grand Lodge Librarian for sending along
useful material for our work.
Respectfully and fraternally submitted,
BRUCE B. FOSTER.
Chairman.
REPORT OF THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE
Tliis report was presented by M.W. Biro. J. P.
Malher, for tlie Chairman, V.W. Bt*o. B. S.
Edmondson, who was absent, and on motion of the
DeDiity Gr'and Master, seconded by M.W. Bro.
Maher, it was received and adopted.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Canada,
in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
This is the 27th occasion on which your Library Com-
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mittee has presented a Report. The first one was in 1932,
and since that time, each of the annually-appointed Com-
mittees has, by a backward f?lance, endeavoured to sum up,
fairly, just what has been done in its term of office, and
also at times has made some suggestion which it thought
that the next Committee might consider and appraise. In
the following paragraphs, we will give an account of our
stewardship.
But first, Most Worshipful Sir, we must express our
thanks to you for our appointment to this Committee, for
having made us temporary custodians of this most valuable
asset of our Grand Lodge, and thereby having given us the
opportunity to hold up the lamp of Light and Wisdom as a
beacon to guide and help our brethren along well-defined
channels whereby they ma:/ reach pleasant harbors and safe
anchorages along their journeys to the Golden Islands of
Truth and Knowledge.
It may be that there are quite a few here to-day who do
not know much about our Library. For them, and as a
reminder to others, vre can say that it is located in the
Masonic Temple at 888 Yonge Street, Toronto; that it is
a collection of approximately 5,000 volumes, — all of them
Masonic. Any Master Mason in this Jurisdiction may
borrow books from our shelves; there is no charge to the
borrower of out-going books, but just two conditions as to
their return: first, the borrower pays the return postage,
and secondly, he is to return the books surely and promptly.
Potential users of our Library should also be reminded
that the nucleus of this literary storehouse was the very
fine collection of Craft literature assembled by M.W. Bro.
John Ross Robertson, Grand Master of 1890-91, and who at
his death bequeathed this part of his own extensive library
to our Grand Lodge.
Of recent years, many donations of books have been
made to add to the original collection; many purchases have
been made of later published Masonic books, and in this way
our Library always keeps abreast of the well-written learn-
ing of the' Craft. Some of those who have made gifts to
us in the past year are:
Brother J. McHaffie, Coronati Lodge, No. 520, G.R.C.
3 issues. Vols. LXIII, LXIX, and LXX of Transactions of
Quatuor Coronati Lodge, London, England.
Brother J. McHenry, Delta Lodere, No. 634, G.R.C, 3
vols. History of Freemasonry by R. F. Gould.
Brother William Ludlow. Tonic Lodge, No. 25 G.R.C, 2
vols. Lodge Holyrood House, No. 44 S.C
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V.W. Bro. Frank Elliott, Fairbank Lodge, No. 592 G.R.C.,
a 7-volume set of the History of Freemasonry by Mackey
& Singleton,
From the Estate of R.W. Bro. Lou Redman, P.G.J.W., 5
vols — Library of Freemasonry — Gould, 2 vols — Encyclopedia
of Freemasonry — Mackey, 2 vols. — History of Freemasonry
in Canada — Robertson.
Added to the above books, a fine framed steel engraving,
approx. 28 x 34, of the investiture of Robert Bums as Poet
Laureate of Canongate Kilwinning in 1787. To these and
other anonymous brethren, this Committee is very glad to
place on the record our appreciation of their thoughtfulness
and generosity in making these gifts.
In order to give you an idea of the work which our
Library has done, — and is still doing, — ^here are some figures
that will tell of the activities by our Librarian during the
past 12 months:
Books sent out to borrowers,
(a) local, (i.e. Toronto area) 316
outside, (i.e. in Ontario) 337
(b) Letters written 157
(c) Visitors to the Library and Reading
Room 576
To the above total vnv.st be added the many telephone
calls from outside to the Library, asking for information
on such things as where one might purchase a Masonic
book, where one might find guidance on Lodge or Grand
Lodge personages, or perhaps some outsider to the Craft
might want a suggestion or two as to how he could gain
admission. These are not rare but day to day occurrences.
Your Library serv^es as an information centre, not only
for members but also non-members of the Fraternity.
As to furniture, your Committee would like to report
that a display cabinet, first suggested in our 1957 report
has been manufactured and delivered. This is a fine
piece of cabinet work. It has a plate glass viewing top
and below it eleven identical drawers, any of which may be
displayed under _ the top glass. In these drawers are
being stored ancient charters, regalia and books of inestim-
able value. Many of these items are over 100 years old.
One cannot help but sense that future generations will take
a lively interest in such souvenirs of the early days of our
Order here in Ontario.
To sum up, our accommodation at 888 is central and
convenient; our assembled collection is certainly the best in
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 IM
Canada and in the first rank with any purely Masonic
Library in America. It has been, and will continue to be
a most valuable asset of this Grand Lodge, not merely as an
exhibit, but as a strong arm in the field of Masonic Edu-
cation. And here we must mention the good support that
has been given to us by so many of the Lodge Secretaries.
In their Summonses they have so often reminded their
members that the Library exists and is ready to serve.
As to the future, we wish to recommend two expendi-
tures. First is the printing of an up-to-date book list.
This has been in the process of preparation for some months,
and is now ready for the printer. The estimated cost of
completing this work is approximately $150.00. Secondly,
a four drawer filing cabinet, legal size, is absolutely nec-
essary to look after our correspondence and records. Such
a piece of equipment can probably be purchased for ap-
proximately $60.00.
In closing, we would like to point up the value of our
Library by quoting a sentence or two on the subject aa
written by wise men and thinkers of past years. Joseph
Addison, writing in 'The Spectator' opined that "Books are
the legacies that a great genius leaves to mankind, which
are delivered down from generation to generation, as pres-
ents to the posterity of those v\'ho are yet unborn;" and
Edward Dyer reminds us that "Libraries are the wardrobes
of literature, whence men, properly informed, might bring
forth something for ornament, much for curiosity, and more
for use."
Grand Master, we thank you for having given us the
opportunity to be identified with this Committee. We feel
that in the past year our Library has well served its purpose,
and we wish for our successors an even wider measure of at-
tainment than that upon which it is our pleasure to report
to-day.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Committee,
BYRON S. EDMONDSON,
Chairmaiu
GUESTS SPEAK
During- the session's the following- distinguished
^ests, at the request of the Grand IMaster, address-
ed Grand Lodge:
M.W. Bro. Clyde E. Heg-man, Grand IMaster of
Minnesota.
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M.W. Bro. John M. Littlefield, Grand Master of
Maine.
M.W. Bro. S. Dexter Forbes, Grand Master of
Virginia.
M.W. Bro. Chester Hodges, Grand Master of Ohio.
M.W. Bro. Lionel J. Robb, Grand Master of Quebec.
M.W. Bro. Ori'in H. Larrabee, Grand Master of
Wisconsin.
M.W. B/ro. A. Wayne Reed, Grand Master of
Maiyland.
M.W. Bro. Robert L. Aronson, Grand Master of
Missouri.
M. Ex. Comp. Bruce H. Smith, Grand First Principal,
Royal Arch Masons of Canada, in Ontario.
M.W. Bro. Thomas H. Pope, Grand Master of South
C:arolina.
M.W. Bro. H. Lloyd Jones, Grand Master of New
Ymk.
M.W. Bro. Cyril H. Colwell, Grand Master of Nova
Scotia.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
FRATERNAL DEAD
This report was presented by R.W. Bro. D. J.
Gunn, Chaiiiman, and on motion of the Deputy
Grand Master, seconded by R.W. Bro. Gunn, it was
received and adopted.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Canada,
in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
Once again we pause in our deliberations to record the
grievous losses we have sustained in the passing to the
Grand Lodge Above of many stalwart Masons who in other
years had been our companions at the Annual Communications
of Grand Lodge. Each year the Grim Reaper takes his toll
of some of the most distinguished of our number, leaving
gaps in our ranks that are not easily filled. It must not be
forgotten that Grand Lodge is not only the poorer because
of their transition to a higher sphere of service, but many
constituent lodges sorrow for those experienced Past Masters
T0R01«JT0, ONTARIO, 1959 18*
who have been towers of strength in their own lodges as
well as having rendered service of great value to Grand
Lodge,
Yet we do not sorrow as those without hope, for the
teachings of Masonry remind us of our belief in the immort-
ality of the soul. It has been said many times that Masonry is
not a religion, but a beautiful system of morality. All who
clearly understand its teachings and philosophy appreciate its
limitations, and this understanding was most fittingly ex-
pressed in his report to Grand Lodge by an eminent Mason
who was once Chairman of this Committee:
"As has so often been said, Masoniy is not, in itself, an
end, it is a means to an end. Freemasonry,if we are obedi-
ent to its precepts, can conduct us safe and conduct us far
along life's highway, but no philosophy however edifying,
no system of morality however beautiful, can reach beyond
the finite; one may plant, the other may water, but neither
can insure that increase of faith and that growth of grace
which have their fruition in the spiritual realm."
These departed brethren for whom we mourn would not
wish us to portray them in extravagant temis for they were
even as we are, human and fallible. Rather would they wish
us to cast over their foibles the broad mantle of a Mason's
Charity and to gratefully remember and endeavour to em-
ulate their virtues. The record of their services to FVee-
masonry is complete, and the inspiration of their achieve-
ments remains with all who were happy to call them friends
and brethren. While they have passed to the Grand Lodge
Above, they yet speak to us in the eloquent words of the
poet :
"The Clock of Life is wound but once
And no man hath the power
To tell just when the hands will stop
Now is the only time you own;
Live, love, toil with a will.
Place no faith in Tomorrow, for
The clock may then be still."
There is another and urgent message which our departed
brethren have for us, the living. It has been truly said
that all human institutions are but one generation removed
from extinction and Freemasonry is no exception. The un-
seen voices of our friends from the Great Beyond are asking
us if we are doing all that is in our power to imbue in our
younger members the teachings, philosophy and traditions of
our Ancient Craft which we in turn received from our fathers
in Masonry. Over the centuries. Masonry has lived in
constant challenge and perhaps never more so than in this
materialistic age. this era of the Atom, with its great
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potentiality for human advancement, and its equally great
threat of human extinction.
And so with this urgent challenge to us we leave our
departed brethren who have finished their course, who have
kept the faith and entered into their reward. Their works
are not forgotten, and their memories remain with us. Of
one or many of these, our honoured dead, we can say:
"His presence lingers on about the room,
His footsteps echo still upon the floor;
The brightness of his smile dispels the gloom,
Though he has slipped away, and closed the door.
So, biding here today I feel — I know,
Whichever way his fading footsteps wend;
A little time, then that way I shall go.
He was my friend.
The working tools have fallen from his grasp,
The journey ended for his weary feet;
Death holds his tired hand in gentle clasp;
His work is done; his temple is complete."
In grateful appreciation of their contribution to Free-
masonry, let us now pay silent tribute to these departed
brethren:
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arc mscrtbch anb fraternally bcbicatcii
in ntcmorg of
R.W. BRO. F. E- BROWN
District Deputy Grand Master, 19'2<.
Born in Hungerford Township, 1ST4.
Died, August 3, 1958.
Initiated in Nickle Lodge, No. 427. Sudbury, 1902.
Affiliated with Tweed Lodge, No. 239, Tweed, 1910.
Worshipful Master of Tweed Lodge, 1916-17.
Recipient of a Veteran Jubilee Medal.
R.W. BRO. THOMAS BROWN
District Deputy Grand Master, 1906-M.
Bom in 1868.
Died, April 8, 19&9.
Initiated in Forest Lodge, No. 162, Wroxeter. 1892.
Worshipful Master of Forest Lodge. 1899-1900.
Secretary of Forest Lodge from 1901 to 1934.
Recipient of a Veteran Jubilee Medal in 1942.
Recipient of a 60 Year Pin in 1953.
Recipient of a Long Service Medal in 1950.
Recipient of bar to Long Service Medal in 1957.
R.W. BRO. THOMAS CAMELFORD
District Deputy Grand Master, 1943.
Born in Paris, Ont., 1880.
Died, November 2, 195S.
Initiated in Amity Lodge, No. 32, Dunnville, 1907.
Woi-shipful Master of Amity Lodge, 1931,
R.W. BRO. THOMAS EAKIN
Grand Chaplain, 1939.
Born in Ireland, 1871.
Died, December 11, 1958.
Initiated in Waverley Lodge, No. 861, Guelph, 1901.
Charter Member University Lodge, No. 496, Toronto, 1910.
Woi-shipful Master of University Lodge, 1911.
R.W. BRO. WILUAM JULIUS FELDKAMP
District Deputy Grand Master, 1934.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, 1874.
Died, July 25, 1958.
Initiated in Ozias Lodge, No. 508, Brantford, 1918.
Worshipful Master of Ozias Lodge, 1927.
R.W. BRO. ARNOLD V. GAEBEL
District Deputy Grand Master, 1950-51.
Born in Hastings County, 1S99.
Died, February 13, 1959.
Initiated in Madoc Ix>dge. No. 4S. Mndnc. 1930.
Worsihipful Master of Madoc Lodge, 1938.
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R.W. BRO. THOMAS GREAVETT
District Deputy Grand Master, 1927.
Born in Worthing, England, 1881.
Died, August 27, 1958.
Initiated in Goldon Rule Lodge, No. 409, Gravenhurst, 1909.
"Worshipful Master of Golden Rule Lodge, 1917.
R.W. BRO. MORTON CLEMENT HAWLEY
District Deputy Grand Master, 1939.
Born in Brantford Township, Ontario, 1876.
Died. October 22, 1958.
Initiated in St. John's Lodge, No. 82, Paris, 1910.
Woi-shipful Master of St. John's Lodge, 1915..
R,W. BRO. JOSEPH PERCY HENDERSON
District Deputy Grand Master, 1935.
Born in Pickering, 1887.
Died. Mav 29. 1959.
Initiated in Eirch Crff Lodge, No. 612, Toronto, 1923.
Worshipful Master of Birch Cliff Lodge, 1929.
R.W. BRO. JOHN ROY HERRINGTON
District Deputy Grand Master, 1933.
Born in Kingston, Ontario, 1887.
Died May 16, 1959.
Initiated in Mindc-n Ledge. No. 253, Kingston, 1909.
Affiliated Richmond Lodge, No. 23, Richmond Hill, 1920.
Worshipful Ma-ster of Richmond Lodge, 1926.
R.W. BRO. HENRY J. HUGHES
District Deputy Grand Master, 1932.
Born in Hampshire, England, 1875.
Died. December 20, 1958.
Initiated in Ionic Lodge, No. 461, Rainy River, 1914.
Worshipful Master of loTiic Lodge, 1929.
R.W. BRO. H. G. HUTCHESON
District Deputy Grand Master, 1906-07.
Born in Bowmanville, 1872.
Died, June 4, 1959.
Initiated in Fidelity Lodge, No. 428, Port Perry, 1895.
Worshipful Master of Fidelity Lodge, 1899.
Acting Master of Cedar Lodge, 1920.
Recipient of Veteran Jubilee Medal with 60 Year Pin.
Recipient of Long Service Medal and 50 Year Bar.
R.W. BRO. WILLIS E. LEACH
District Deputy Grand Master, 1951.
Died March 25, 1959.
Initiated in Ionic Lodge, No. 526, Ottawa, 1931.
Charter Member of Temple Lodge, No. 665, Ottawa, 1950.
Worshipful Master of Ionic Lodge, 1940.
R.W. Bro. ISAIC EDGAR LOCKWOOD
District Deputy Grand Master, 1934.
Born in Newbliss, 1886.
Died. February 26, 1959.
Initiated in Otter Lodge. No. 504, Lombardy, 1918.
Affiliated v/ith Fidelity Lodge, No. 650, Toledo, 1930.
Woi-shipful Master of Fidelity Lodge, 1931.
R.W. BRO. BRUCE ROY MINNS
District Deputy Grand Master, 1957.
Bom in Omemee, 1894.
Died. August 13, 1958.
Initiated in Muskoka L«dge, No. 360, Bracebridge, 1924.
Worshipful Master of Muskoka Lodge, 1929.
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R.W. BRO. REGINAIJD MITCHELL
District Deputy Grand Master, 1951
Born in Ontario, 1894.
Died, March 15, 1958.
Initiated in Stanley Lodge, No. 426, Toronto, 1919.
Worshipful Ma;;ter of Stanley liodge, 1939.
R.W. BRO. ROBERT MITCHELL
District Deputy Grand Master, 1942.
Born in Gait, 1876.
Died, October 18, 1958.
Initiated in Gait Lodge. No. 257, Gait, 1900.
Worshipful Master of Gait Lodge, 1904.
Affiliated with Keewatin Lodge. No. 417, Keewatin.
Recipient of Veteran Jubilee Medal and Long Service Medal.
R.W. BRO. EDWARD JENNER McCLEARY
District Deputy Grand Master, 1924.
Bom in Saint John, N.B., 1876.
Died, January 8, 1959.
Initiated in Dalhousie Lodge, No. 52, Ottawa, 1902.
Worshipful Master of Dalhousie Lodge, 1908.
R.W. BRO. ARCHIE P. McINTYRE
District Deputy Grand Master. 1949.
Born in Walkerville. 1904.
Died, March 29, 1959.
Initiated in Windsor Lodge. No. 403, Windsor, 1926.
Worshipful Master of Windier Lodge, 1942.
R.W. BRO. BENJAMIN FOSS NOTT
District Deputy Grand Master, 1931.
Born in Oshawa, Ontario, 1882.
Died, March 28, 1959.
Initiated in Lebanon Lodge, No. 139, Oshawa. 1905.
Affiliated with Nipissing Lodse, No. 420, North Bay, 1909.
Worshipful Master of Nipissing Lodge, 1919.
R.W. BRO. ROBERT TAIT ROBERTSON
District Deputy Grand Master, 1940.
Born in New Stephenson, Scotland, 1875.
Died July 9th, 1959.
Initiated in Robert King Stewart Lodge, No. 919, Scotland, 1902.
Affiliated with King George V Lodge, No. 498, Coboconk, 1910.
Worshipful Master of King George V Lodge, 1915.
R.W. BRO. ALEXANDER MARTIN ROLLO
Grand Junior Warden, 1945.
Born in Scotland, 1896.
Died, July 4, 1959.
Initiated in Anciiiit Dundee Lodge, No. 49, Scotland.
Charter Member Dufferin Lodge, No. 570, Toronto, 1920.
Worshipful Master of Dufferin Lodge, 1939.
R.W. BRO. H. E. RORKE
District Deputy Grand Master, 1918.
Born, 1868.
Died, July 20. 1959.
Initiated in Clinton Lodge, No. 84. Clinton, 1908.
Worshipful Master of Clinton Lodge, 1913.
Secretary Clinton Lodge, 1929-1959.
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R.W. BRO. JESSE TAYLOR RULEY
District Deputy Grand Master, 1945.
Born in Muncie, Indiana, 18S5.
Died, September 25, 1958.
Initiated in Anthony Lodge, No. 171. Albany, Indiana.
Affiliated with Adoniram Lodpre, No. 573, Niagara Falls. Ont.,
1920. and Corinthian Lodge, No. 513, Hamilfcon, 1913.
Worshipful Master of Adoniram Lodge, 1928.
R.W. BRO. HAROLD ARTHUR SWALES
District Deputy Grand Master, 1943.
Born in Creemore, 1901.
Died, October 16, 1958.
Initiated in Spry Lodge. No. 385, Beeton. 1928.
Affiliated with Delta Lodge, No. 634, Toronto, 1930.
Worshipful Master of Delta Lodge, 1941.
R.W. BRO. CLARENCE HISLOP TELFER
District Deputy Grand Master, 1957.
Born in Ilderton, 1895.
Died, September 22, 1958.
Initiated in Henderson Lodge. No. 388, Ilderton, 1923.
Charter Member, Corinthian Lodge, No. 657, Kirkland Lake, 1946.
Worshipful Master, Corinthian Lodge, 1951-52.
Affiliated with Doric Lodge, No. 623, Kirkland Lake.
R.W. BRO. WILFRED de SIDNIA WILSON
Grand Steward, 1930.
District Deputy Grand Master, 1941,
Born, 1891.
Died, April 8, 1958.
Initiated Friendship Lodge, No. 66, Quebec, 1922.
Affiliated with Union Ledge, No. 9, Napanee, 1922.
Worshipful Master of Union Lodge, 1928.
R.W. BRO. (REV.) STUART WOODS
Grand Chaplain, 1911.
Died. June 22. 1959.
Initiated Goodwood Lodge, No. 159, Richmond, Ont., 1903.
Affiliated Ivy Lodge, No. 115, Beamsville, 1940.
Worshipful Master, Henderson Lodge, No. 383, Winchester, 1908.
V.W. BRO. CHARLES ALLAN
Grand Steward, 1944.
Born in Esquesing Township, Halton County, 1869.
Died. October 31, 1957.
Initiated in Ionic Lodge. No. 229. Brampton, 1908.
Affiliated with and Charter Member and Senior Warden of
Flower City Lodge, No. 689, B."ampton.
Worshipful Master of Ionic Lodge, 1915.
V.W. BRO. Dr. FRED C. BECKER
Grand Steward, 1945.
Porn in 1883, at Clifford, Ontario.
Died, NovembfT 4, 1958.
Initiated in Zetland Lodge, No. 326, Toronto, 1912.
Charter Mpmber ot High Park Lodge, No. 531. Toronto, 1915.
Charter Member and one of the Founders of Melita Lodge,
No. 605.
Worshipful Master at High Park Lodge, 1920.
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V.W. BRO. JOHN BLACK
Grand Steward, 1937.
Born. Glaxgaw, Scotland, 1880.
Died, November 8, 1958.
Initiated in Carron Lodge, No. 139, G.R.S., 1909.
Affiliated with Alpha Lodge. No. 384, Toronto, 1910.
Worshipful Master of Alpha Ledge, 1932.
V.W. BRO. EDWARD MILES BLACKER
Grand Steward, 1949
Born in Brantford, Ontario, 1882.
Died, October 3, 1958.
Initiated in Doric Lodge, No. 121, Brantford, 1907.
Worshipful Master, Doric Lodge, 1917.
V.W. BRO. JOSEPH MUMFORD BUTLER
Grand Steward, 1924.
Bom in Kertleby, 1875.
Died, Februar>' 20, 1959.
Initiated in The Rising Sun Lodge, No. 129. Aurora, 1904.
Worshipful Master of The Rising Sun Lodge, 1918.
Recipient of Veteran Jubilee Medal.
V.W. BRO. ERNEST ALONZO CARSON
Grand Steward, 1954.
Born in Vaughan Township, Ont., 1884.
Died, November 30, 1958.
Initiated in Vaughan Ledge, No. 54, Maple, 1921.
Worshipful Master of Vaughan Lodge, 1931.
V.W. BRO. MILES STANLEY CHAPMAN
Grand Steward, 1932.
Born in Pickering Towii.ship, 1878.
Died. May 25. 1959.
Initiated in Doric Lodge, No. 424, Pickering, 1907.
Wor.shipful Master of Doric Lodge, 1911-12.
Recipient of Veteran Jubilee Medal.
V.W. BRO. LEO DANSON
Grand Steward, 1938.
Born in 1SS8.
Died, March 1, 1959.
Initiated in Mount Sinai Lodge. No. 522, Toronto, 1914.
Worshipful Master of Mount Sinai Lodge, 1934.
V.W. BRO. ROBERT GEORGE ENTWISTLS
Grand Steward, 1950.
Born in England. 1SS7.
Died, April 9, 1959.
Initiated in Mississippi Lodge, No. 147, Almonte, 1914.
Affiliated with St. Aidan's Lodge. No. 567. Toronto, 1935.
Worshipful Master of St. Aidan's Lodge, 1941.
V.W. BRO. JAMES FARRINGTON
Grand Steward, 1947.
Born in Wigan, Lanes., England, 1S94.
Died, May 8. 1959.
Initiated in Connaught Lodge, No. 501, Mimico, 1915.
Worshipful Master of Connaught Ledge, 1930.
V.W. BRO. ROBERT FLATT
Grand Steward, 1897.
Born in Waterdown, 1862.
Died, March 18. 1959.
Initiated in Waterdown Lodge. No. 357. Millgrove, 1884.
Worshipful Master of Waterdown Ledge, 1892-93.
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V.W. BRO. ANDREW MILTON GRAHAM
Grand Steward, 1949.
Died, March 23, 1959.
[nitiated in The Rising Sun Lodge, No. 129, Aurora, 1935.
Worshipful Master of The Rising Sun Lodge, 1946.
V.W. BRO. WILLIAM ALEXANDER GRANGE
Grand Steward, 1917.
Born in Napanee, Ontario, 1869.
Died, June 20, 1958.
Initiated in Union Lodge, No. 9, Napanee, 1902.
Worshipful Master of Union Ledge, 1915.
Secretai-y of Union Lodge for many years.
V.W. BRO. WILLIAM HENRY HEDGES
Grand Steward, 1944.
Born, 1875.
Died, January 15, 1959.
Initiated in Zetland Lodge, No. 326, Toronto, 1906.
Worshipful Master of Victory Lodge, No. 547, Toronto, 1924.
V.W. BRO. GEORGE STEWART HENRY
Grand Steward, 1925.
Born in King Township, 1871.
Died. September 2, 1958.
Initiated in York Lodge, No. l^G, Toronto, 1904.
Worshipful Master of York Lodge, 1914.
Worshipful Master and Charter Member of Cathedral Lodge,
No. 643.
Affiliated with and Charter Meinber of John Ross Robertson,
Todmorden and Scarborough Lodges.
Recipient of Veteran Jubilee Medal, 1954.
V.W. BRO. WILLIAM HIRST
Grand Standard Bearer, 1949.
Porn in Meltham. Yorkshire, England, 1879.
Died, February 25, 1959.
Initiated in Acadia Lodge, No. 82, Youngstown, Alberta.
Affiliated with Ionic Lodge, No. 461. Rainy River, 1924.
Wor.shipful Master of Ionic Lodge, 1934.
V.W. BRO. HENRY ALLAN HYDE-CLARKE
Grand Steward. 1951
Born in Montreal. 1881.
Died, October 22, 1957.
Initia+nd in Acacia Lodge, No. ."iei, Ottawa, 1922.
Worshipful Master of Acacia Lodge, 1937 and 1941.
V.W. BRO. CHARLES FORMAN LAWRENCE
Grand Steward, 1957.
Porn in Durham, 1887.
Died. November 28. 1958.
Tniti.itcd in St. Andrews Lndge, No. 62, Caledonia, 1917.
Affiliat'^d with Wexford Lodge, No. 683, Agincourt, Prince
Arthur Lodee, No. 333, Flesherton, Scarborough Lodge,
No. 053, Agincourt ; Charter Member of Wexford Lodge.
Worshipful Master of ScarbcTough Lodge, 1947.
V.W. BRO. HAMNER BURT LLOYD
Grand Steward, 1957.
Porn in Toronto, 1881.
Dipd. August 14. 1958.
Inifiptcd in .Mpha Lodge, No. 384, Toronto, 1909.
Affiliated with St. Clair Lodge, No. 577, Toronto, 1921.
Worshipful Master of St. Clair Lodge, 1928-29.
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V.W, BRO. JOSEPH WILLIAM LOWRIE
Grand Standard Bearer, 1948.
Boi'n in Lambton County, Ontario, 1880.
Died. January 27th, 1059.
Initiated in Huron Lodge, No. 392, Camlachie, 1918.
Worshipful Master of Huron Lodge, 1926.
V.W. BRO. TOM MARSHALL
Grand Steward, 1952.
Born in England, 1881.
Died. July 8, 1959.
Initiated in Golden Fleece Lodge, No. 607. Toronto, 1926.
Worshipful Master Golden Fleece Lodge, 1937.
Past President and at time of death Representative of Central
Masonic Bureau.
V.W. BRO. DANIEL H. MILLAR
Grand Steward, 1953.
Born in Pembroke, Ontario, 1895.
Died, June 2Sth, 1959.
Initiated in Haileybury Lodge. No. 485, Haileybury, 1930.
Worshipful Master of Haileybui-y Lodge, 1935.
V.W. BRO. NORMAN PETER McDONALD
Grand Steward, 1958.
Born in Belwood, Ontario, 1890.
Died, June 25, 1959.
Initiated Spi-y Lodge, No. 385. Beeton, 1921.
Worshipful Master of Spry Lodge, 1930.
V.W. BRO. WILLIAM MALCOLM McDONALD
Grand Steward, 1953,
Born in Kincardine Township, 1889.
Died, May 28. 1959.
Initiated in Northern Light Lodge, No. 93, Kincardine, 1926.
Worshipful Master of Northern Light Lodge, 1934.
V.W. BRO. GEORGE POLLEY
Grand Steward. 1951.
Born in Cathcart, 1895.
Died, January 6, 1959.
Initiated in Burford Lodge. No. 106, Burford, 1920.
Worshipful Master of Burford Lodge, 1927.
Honorary life member of Burford Lodge, 1958.
V.W. BRO. GEORGE WILLIAM PORTER
Grand Steward, 1959.
Born in Thornhill, Ontario.
Died. July 5, 1959. ^ , .„ ,^,„
Initiated in Patterson Ixnlge. No. 265, Thoi-nhill, 1910.
Charter Member Ulster Lodge. No. 537. 1917.
Worshipful Master of Ulster Lodge, 1935.
V.W. BRO. ROBERT McLAUCHLAN PORTER
Grand Steward, 1937.
Born in Perth, Scotland. 1877.
Died, September 3, 1958. , „ ^, ^ ,„„„
Initiated in Royal Arch Lodge, No. 122, Perth, Scotland, 1903.
Affiliated with Bedford Lodge. No. 638, Toronto, 1926.
Wonshipful Master of Bedford Lodge, 1932.
V.W. BRO. DUNCAN MUNRO ROSS
Grand Steward, 1946.
Born in King Township, 1876.
Died, May 15. 1959.
Initiated in Robertson Lodge. No. 292, King, 1919.
Worshipful Master of Robert-son Lodge. 1932. 1933. 1934.
District Secretary 1945.
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V.W. BRO. DAVID V. R. SAUNDERSON
Grand Steward, 1954.
Born in Toronto, 1897.
Died, May 13, 1959.
Initiated in Ulster Lodge, No. 537, Toronto, 1919.
Woi-shipful Master of Ulster Lodge, 1936.
V.W. BRO. GUY W. SMITH
Grand Steward, 1951.
Born, April 12, 1888.
Died, April 19, 1959.
Initiated in Tuscan Ledge, No. 99, Newmarket, 1914.
Affiliated Wellington Lodge, No. 635, Toronto, 1926.
Wor.shipful Master of Wellington Lodge, 1934.
Secretary Wellington Lodge, 1938-1946, 1956 to date of death.
V.W. BRO. ERNEST BURDETTE THOMPSON
Grand Steward, 1938.
Born in Hamilton, 1891.
Died, March 10, 1959.
Initiated in St. John's Lodge, No. 40, Hamilton, 1913.
Worshipful Master of St. John's Lodge, 1925.
V.W. BRO. HERBERT EDWARD WHYLE
Grand Steward, 1953.
Born in Bradford, 1885.
Died, October 4, 1958.
Initiated in Simcoe Lodge, No. 79, Bradford, 1907.
Affiliated with Tuscan Lodge, No. 99, Newmarket, 1914.
Worshipful Master of Tuscan Loge, 1917.
Recipient of Veteran Jubilee Medal in 1958.
V.W. BRO. WILLIAM H. WRIGHT
Grand Steward 1921.
Died, March 22, 1959.
Initiated in Alpha Lodge, No. 384, Toronto, 1908.
Demitted from Alpha Lodge, 1929.
Charter member of Melita Lodge, No. 605 and High Park
Lodge, No. 531.
Worshipful Master of High Park Lodge, 1919.
The thanks of this Committee is extended to the Grand
Secretary, the District Deputy Grand Masters, and all others
who have assisted in supplying the necessary information.
Respectfully and fraternally suDmitted.
DONALD J. GUNN,
Chairman.
CALLED OFF
At 4.25 p.m. the Grand Master declared the
afternoon session of Grand Lodge closed, to resume
labor at 9.15 a.m. on the following morning.
CALLED ON
Grand Lodge resumed labor at 9.15 a.m., Thurs-
day, July ITth, the Grand Master on the Throne.
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 IW
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
CREDENTIALS
The report was presented by R.W. Btro. J. W.
Hamilton, Chairman, and on motion of the Deputy
Grand Master, seconded by R.W. Bro. Hamilton, it
was received and adopted.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Canada,
in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
Your Committee on Credentials begs to report:
There are on the Register of Grand Lodge 613 Warranted
Lodges.
Represented at this Communication:
By Regular Officers 478
By Proxies 58
By Past Masters 35
Total Lodges Represented 571
Total number of Delegates registered 3264
With a total vote of 3879
All of which is fraternally submitted.
J. W. HAMILTON,
ChaiiTnan.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE
OF APPOINTMENT
Before R.W. Bro. James W. Hamilton left the
dais after presenting his report, the Grand Master
expressed to him the deep appreciation of the mem-
beii'S of Grand Lodge for sei'vices rendered for many
years as Chainnan of this most important Committee
and then presented to him a certificate appointing
him an Honoi'ary Past Grand Senioa' Warden of this
Grand Lodge. After the applause had subsided R.W.
Bro. Hamiton thanked the Grand Mastea' and mem-
bers for this unexpected honor.
1% GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF
SCRUTINEERS
V.W. Bro. Robert Strachan, Chairman, present-
ed the Report of the Committee of Scrutineers, and
on motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded
by V.W. Bro. Strachan, it was received and adopted.
To the Most Worshipful, the Grand Master, Officers andi
Members of Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Canada,
in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
Your Committee of Scrutineers, having been duly sworn
in by R.W. Bro. George J. McQueen, begs to report the
result of the Elections as follows:
Grand Master R.W. Bro. C. M. Pitts
Deputy Grand Master R.W. Bro. R. W. Treleaven
Grand Senior Warden W. Bro. J. J. Talman
Grand Junior Warden W. Bro. T. H. Hamilton
Grand Treasurer M.W. Bro. W. J. Dunlop
Grand Secretary R.W. Bro. E. G. Dixon
Grand Chaplain W. Bro. M. G. B. Williams
BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES
R.W. Bro. J. N. Allan Dunnville
R.W. Bro. M. C. Cain Toronto
R.W. Bro. R. C. Berkinshaw Toronto
R.W. Bro. B. B. Foster Ridgetown
R.W. Bro. Wellington Smith Fort Frances
All of which is fraternally submitted,
ROBERT STRACHAN,
Chairman.
The Grand Master declared the aibove brethren
duly elected.
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON
GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS
This a'epoii; was presented by R.W. Bix). J. R..
Rumball, Chairman, and on motion of the Deputy
Grand Master, seconded by R.W. Bro. Rumball, it
was received and adopted.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada,.
in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
The Committee on Grievances and Appeals S'ubmits its
report in the following parts;
1. HURON-BRUCE LODGE, No. 611, versus W. BRO.
NESBITT M. WOODS.
This case came before this Committee and Grand Lodge
in July, 1958. Reference to the report made to and approved
by Grand Lodg« at that time indicates that W. Bro. Woods
was found guilty in the Magistrate's Court for the city of
Toronto on a charge of gross indecency and that subsequently
a charge of unmasonic conduct was laid in and accepted by
the Lodge. The charge in the Lodge was that W. Bro.
Woods was guilty of a public crime and misdemeanour
involving moral turpitude under Rule 1 (p).
A Commission appointed by the Grand Master, at the
request of the Lodge, to investigate the circumstances of the
charge reported that the accused was guilty of unmasonic
conduct and recommended that he be expelled from member-
ship in the Craft.
A year ago this Committee concurred in the finding'
of the Commission and recommended that W. Bro. Nesbitt
M. Woods be notified to appear at this Communication of
Grand Lodge to show cause why he should not be exi>elled.
He has been so notified but he has not appeared.
Your Committee now recommends that W. Bro. Nesbitt
M. Woods be expelled.
2. ST. CLAIR LODGE, No. 577, versus BRO. GORDON
G. HOOPER.
This matter came before this Committee and before
Grand Lodge first in July, 1957, and subsequently in Jiily^
1968.
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A brief review of the facts indicates that a Commission
appointed by the Grand Master, at the request of the Lodge,
found Bro. Gordon G. Hooper ^ilty of unmasonic conduct
under Rule 1 (s) in that he was the cause of the dissolution
of the marriage between Gladys Hooper and himself
solemnized in 1936 and dissolved by a judgment of the
Supreme Court of Ontario, 1955, in an action in which the
accused was one of the defendants.
A year ago, Bro. Gordon G. Hooper appeared before
this Committee on notice to show cause why he should not
lie expelled. He made further representations and explan-
ations of his conduct and gave reasons for his actions;
professing a strong desire to remain a member of the Craft.
Your Committee gave careful consideration to the represent-
ations made by Bro. Hooper and, at that time, recommended
that, pending further investigations, no action be taken until
this Communica/tion of Grand Lodge, which recommendation
was approved by Grand Lodge and the suspension of Bro.
Gordon G. Hooper was continued.
Since our meeting in July, 1958, further investigations
have been made in connection with the proceedings in the
Supreme Court of Ontario. There is on file in the examin-
ation for discovery conducted prior to the trial of the action
an admission of guilt by Bro. Hooper.
In view of the admission made by Bro. Gordon G.
Hooper, your Committee considers that he has not shovvTi
sufficient reasons for the consideration and leniency he has
requested and therefore recommends that he be expelled.
3. FIDELITY LODGE, No. 575, versus BRO. GEORGE
ERASER SKINNER.
Bro. Skinner, a member of Fidelity Lodge, No. 575, was
found guilty of unmasonic conduct at a trial held in Lodge
in November, 1956, and a sentence of indefinite suspension
was imposed upon him.
He had previously admitted being guilty of obtaining
a substantial sum of money by deceit, falsehood and fraud-
ulent means and, after trial, was placed on probation by on©
of Her Majesty's Justices in and for the County of York for
a period of two years from July, 1956.
When the case came before this Committee in July, 1957,
no action was taken in order to give the accused an op-
portunity to make restitution. In July, 1958, further eon-
sideration was given and the Committee was advised that
Bro. Skinner has been able to make only very slight
restitution. Your Committee at that time felt that, under
the circumstances, there was no alternative but to recom-
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mend that Bro. Skinner be notified to appear at this Com-
munication of Grand Lodge to show cause why he should
not be expelled. He has been so notified but has failed to
appear.
This Committee now recommends that Bro. George
Fraser Skinner be expelled.
4. PEMBROKE LODGE, No. 128, versus BRO. JAMES
WRIGHT.
The pertinent facts of this case are set out in the
Report of this Committee approved by Grand Lodge in July,
1958, (page 180 of the Proceedings for 1958).
Following the recommendation made in that Report, a
second Commission was appointed by the Grand Master to
investigate the allegations against Bro. Wright, to consider
his status in Pembroke Lodge, No. 128, and to hold a new
trial, if necessary. The second Commission, after careful
review of the proceedings, the correspondence with the Lodge
and the Report of the first Commission came to the con-
clusion that the original letter complaining of the conduct of
Bro. Wnght and the ex-idence given and received at the
hearing by the Commission first appointed, did not disclose
or adequately prove any Masonic offence against Bro.
Wright. Tlie second Commission, therefore, recommended
that the charge, if any, against Bro. Wright should be
dismissed.
Your Committee has again reviewed the record, the
proceedings, the correspondence and the reports of both
Commissions and has reached the decision that the Report
of the Second Commission, dated June 1st, 1959, should be
approved and that the charge against Bro. James Wright, if
any, should be dismissed. This recommendation is made
without prejudice to the right of the brother who made the
allegation against Brother Wright in the first instance or
anyone else to file a proper charge in proper form disclosing'
a Masonic offence.
5. PRINCE EDWARD LODGE, No. 18, versus BRO.
CLARENCE A. JONES.
The facts of this case are set out in the Report of this
Committee made to and approved by this Grand Lodge in
July, 1958.
A brief re^^ew of the previous Report discloses that at
the Fall Assizes of the Supreme Court of Ontario held at
the Court House in the Towti of Picton in the County of
Ontario in October, 1957, Bro. Clarence A. Jones, a member
of Prince Edward Lodge, No. 18, was, on his ov\'n admission.
200 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
found guilty of manslaug-hter and sentenced by the presidinig
Judge to imprisonment for a term of several years.
Subsequently, a charge of unmasonic conduct was laid
in and accepted by Prince Edward Lodge, No. 18, and the
trial was held in that Lodge on March 27th, 1958. The
decision of the Lodge, after the trial, was that Bro. Jones
was guilty of unmasonic conduct and that he should be
suspended for a period of three years.
A year ago, this Committee, after careful consideration
of the • proceedings and of certain representations made on
behalf of Bro. Jones, concurred in the finding of guilt but
did not consider that the sentence imposed was adequate.
Your Committee, therefore, recommended that Bro. Clarence
A. Jones be notified to appear at this Communication of
Grand Lodge to show cause whey he should not be expelled
and that in the meantime his suspension be continued.
Under the circumstances it is impossible for Bro. Jones
to appear before this Committee at this time. He has
however, been given an opportunity to present any represent-
ations and has forwarded a written request for leniency. In
addition, Bro. Leonard O. Jones, a brother of the accused
and a member of the same Lodge, has appeared before this
Committee and has presented a full report on the actions
of his brother, the attitude of the Lodge and on the present
condition of Bro. Jones, with a reque.^t for sympathetic con-
sideration. Having regard to all the circumstances your
Committee recommends that the sentence of three years
suspension imposed by the Lodge be altered to indefinite
suspension.
6. REHOBOAM LODGE, No. 65, versus BRO. ARCHIE
McCOLL.
This was a matter which involved neither a charge in
the Lodge nor a trial by the Lodge or by a Commission
appointed by the Grand Master but arose out of complaints
in the nature of charges made against Bro. Archie McColl,
a member of Rehoboam Lodge, No. 65, and referred to this
Committee for consideration.
These complaints wei-e contained in letters mailed to
the Grand Secretary's office. There was some question
regarding the soundness of the complaints and the Lodge
did not see fit, after making special investigations, to lay-
any charge or take any action in connection with the
allegations. The correspondence was referred to the Grand
Master and a Commission was appointed by him under Sec.
54 (a) to investigate the complaints and report in du«
•course.
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For numerous valid reasons and due to unavoidable
circumstances the investig-ations of the Commission were
delayed. In due course, the report of the Commission was
received and considered. Your Committee now recommends
that no further action be taken.
7. MANITOBA LODGE, No. 236, versus BRO. GORDON
AUSTIN WIGGINS.
Bro. Gordon Austin Wiggins pleaded guilty and was
convicted and sentenced in the Ma^strate's Court at the
To^vn of Bradford in the County of Simcoe on December
10th, 1957, of the following charges under Section 289 of
the Criminal Code of Canada:
Armed robbery, six charg-es of possession of stolen
goods, one charge of breaking, entering and theft, four
charg-es of having unregistered firearms.
He was sentenced at that time to one year definite
and six months indefinite, in the Refonnatory on the charge
of armed robbery with other minor sentences running con-
current to these.
The Attoi-ney-General did not consider the punishment
adequate and appealed the sentences with the result that
the Court of Appeal for Ontario, by order dated March 10th,
1958, allowed the appeal, varied and inci'eased the sentences
as follows:
Seven years on the anned robbery charge.
Nine months- concurrent on each of the six charges
of possession of stolen goods, but to run consecutive to
the amied robbery charge:
One year for breaking, entering and theft charge, con-
secutive : and
Three months concurrent on each of the four charges
of having in his possession unregistered firearms and
concurrent to all above sentences.
At the meeting of the Lodge held on May 11th, 1958,
the Junior Warden gave notice that, at the next meeting'
of the Lodge, he would lay a charge of unmasonic conduct
against Bro. Wiggins. A copy of the charge was sent to
Bro. Wiggins about June 1st, 1958. The notice of motion
i-eferring to the charge was published in the summons for
the meeting of the Lodge to be held on June 10th, 1958.
At that time a charge of unmasonic conduct was presented
in open Lodge by the Junior Warden under Rule 1 (g) (h)
and (p) alleging that Bro. Wiggins was guilty of the crimes
under the Criminal Code as mentioned above.
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After discussion it was moved, seconded and carried that
Bro. Wiggins be susipended.
While no trial has been held in the Lodge it is evident
that Bro. Wiggins has been guilty of unmasonic conduct.
FoMoAving the practice adopted by this Committee with
the approval of Grand Lodge, in certain cases previously
decided where all the requirements of the Constitution and the
Rules of Procedure have not been observed but where guilt has
b-een. established beyond question, either by the admission
■of the accused or by conviction in a court of competent
jurisdiction, this Committee recommends that the Grand
Master and Grand Lodge by virtue of the inherent power and
jurisdiction vested in them do confirm the suspension imposed
by the Lodore on Bro. Wiggins, and further recommends that
ihe be notified to appear at the next Annual Communication
of this Grand Lodge to show cause why he should not be
expelled and that in the meantime his suspension be continued.
8 SIMCOE LODGE, No. 644, versus BRO. IVAN B.
GROSE.
Bro. Ivan B. Grose, a member of Simcoe Lodge, No. 644
was, on his own admission, found guilty of araied robbery
in the Magistrate's Court in the City of Hamilton in that he
did, on December 20th, 1957, being armed with an offensive
Aveapon, unlawfully rob one. Mary Ellen Southward, contrary
to the pix)visions of Sec. 288 s.s. (d) of the Criminal Code
of Canada.
Bro. Grose pleaded guilty to this charge and was
sentenced to imprisonment in the Ontario Reformatory for
fifteen months definite and fifteen months indefinite.
Having regard to the serious nature of the offence the
Attorney-General did not consider this sentence sufficient
and filed an appeal, with the result that the sentence was
increased by the Court of Appeal for Ontario on March 28th,
1959, to three years in Kingston Penitentiary.
Subsequently a charge was filed in the Lodge, of un-
masonic conduct under Section 1 (p) specifying the charge
and conviction above mentioned.
At a regU'lar meeting of the Lod^-e held on May 8th,
1958, the charge was read and accepted and a request was
made that a Commission be appointed by the Grand Master.
A certified copy of the conviction was filed.
While there has been no trial by a Commission appointed
by the Grand Master, as requested in the resolution of the
Lodge, it is clear that Bro. Grose, on his own admission, has
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 203
been giiilty of unmasonic conduct. Following the practice
adopted by this Committee with the approval of Grand Lodge,
in certain cases previously decided, where all the require-
ments of the Constitution and the Rules of Procedure have
not been observed but where guilt has been established
beyond question, either by the admission of the accused or
bv conAiction in a Court of competent jurisdiction, this
Committee recommends, that the Grand Master and Grand
Lodge, by virtue of the inherent power and jurisdiction
vested in them, do suspend Bro. Ivan B. Grose forthwith
and further recommends that he be notified to appear at
the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge to
show cause why he should not be expelled, and that in the
meantime the suspension be continued.
9. CORONATION LODGE, No. 466, versus BRO. ALLAN
RITCHIE.
Bro. Allan Ritchie, a member of Coronation Lodge, No.
466, ELmvale, was accused in Magistrate'sCourt in the City
of OAven Sound of the theft on June 6th, 1957, of a quantity
of mink kits to the value of approximately $8,000.00. He
pleaded guilty, was con\acted and sentenced later to a term
in jail of five months dating from July 5th, 1957.
There was some delay in the Lodge about taking any
proceedings against Bro. Ritchie and considerable correspond-
ence took place between the Lodge and the Grand Secretar>^'s
Office, which accounts, in some measure, for the delay in
the disposition of the case by the Lodge.
Finally, however, at a meeting of the Lodge held on
December 18th, 1958. a charge of unmasonic conduct was
presented in the Lodge specifying the above mentioned
criminal offence and conviction. This charge was accepted
by the Lodge and the Worshipful Master of the Lodge
requested that the trial should be conducted by a Com-
mission to be appointed by the Grand Master.
While no trial has been held by a Commission appointed
by the Grand Master it is eAident that Bro. Ritchie, on his
own admission, has been guilty of unmasonic conduct.
Following the practice adopted by this Committee, with the
■approval of Grand Lodge, in certain cases pfre\'iovisly
decided v,-here all the requirements of the Constitution and
the Rules of Procedure have not been obsei'^'ed but where
guilt has been established beyond question, either by the
admission of the accused or by conviction in a Court of
competent jurisdiction, this Committee recommends that the
Grand Master and Grand Lodge by virtue of the inherent
power and jurisdiction vested in them do suspend Bix).
Ritchie foi-thwith and further recommends that he be notified
to appear at the next Annual Communication of this Grand
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Lodge to show cause why he should not be expelled and
that in the meantime the suspension be continued.
Respectfully and fratemiaily submitted,
J. R. RUMBALL,
ChairmaTi.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE
ON BENEVOLENCE
This report was presented by M.W. B[ro. J. A.
Heam for R.W. Bro. G. F. Clark, Chairman, and on
motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by
M.W. Bro. Hearn, it was received and adopted.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge. A.F. & A.M. of Canada,
in the Province of Ontario.
"Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
It is with pleasure that I submit, on behalf of the Com-
mittee on Benevolence, the report for the year ended May
31st, 1959.
As you will recollect at the last Annual Communication
we recommended that the sum of $100,000.00 be set aside for
Eenevolence and from the following report it will be noted
that we did not spend the entire amount.
The Financial Report is as follows:
■Grants approved and authorized at the last
Annual Communication of Grand Lodge af-
fecting 315 applications _... $ 74,380.00
Cancellations, refunds and deductions during the
year ...._ ....„ ....._ 4,382.25
$ 69,997.75
Interim grants during the year - $ 7,740.00
$ 77,737.75
Expended from Emergency Fund ~»- 364.75
$ 78,102.50
Our Committee held its regular meeting in Toronto on
June 12th and 13th with most of the members present, and
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during that meeting we dealt with 291 applications, which is
a reduction from the previous year, there being 24 new
applications.
We are very pleased to report that, due to the new
hospital plan for Ontario, many grants were not required
and others were substantially reduced. This hospital plan
has filled a long needed assistance to defray hospital bills.
Interim grants are slightly higher than the previous year
but were it not for one particular case which required a
very substantial amount of relief we would othenvise have
been able to show a reduction in this particular item.
In view of present circumstances we would recom-
mend that the sum of $85,000.00 be appropriated for Benev-
olence for the year 1959-1960.
Regarding applications, we still are experiencing some
difficulty with the constituent Lodges because they do not
send in their applications in sufficient time for proper
investigation. Many of these applications were received
after the 1st of June and certainly our Supervisor was not
able to make contacts; these will have to be dealt with in
July at Grand Lodge. We believe that if a change were
made in the Constitution requiring that applications be sent
in by the 1st of May it would facilitate matters and would
allow more time for investigation.
One of the factors in the reduction in applications has
teen the provision of up-to-date accommodations for senior
citizens in the various municipalities, which has been a great
source of comfort to older folks and has made them happier
"because they are nearer their former home and friends.
It has been mv pleasure during the year to make
several calls with R.W. Bro. George McQueen, our Supervisor
of Benevolence, and I appreciate the opportunities to
learn from our brethren and families just what our benev-
olent grants have meant to them.
May I bring to the attention of the Lodges the suggestion
made from time to time regarding visits to those members
who cannot attend Lodge. From the reports received many
of these brethren have not been contacted by Lodges for at
least one year, and I am sure that our lodge members would
j^ceive a great deal of satisfaction from their calls on their
fellow members.
At our meeting our Super^'isor of Benevolence made
his yearly report, and we were very pleased to see that he
has been able to make calls on most of the recipients^ of
Grand Lodge grants. May we extend to him our appreciat-
ion for a job well done and let us hope that he %\ill continue
for many years in this work for Grand Lodge.
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Because of the increase in the cost of living may I once
again suggest to the various Lodges that their grants might
be increased to help our older folks with their difficulties.
This, we are sure, would be much appreciated.
The assistance which we receive from the Grand Secre-
tary, 11. Wor. Bro. E. G, Dixon, and his staff, has been of
great value to the Committee and I would like to express
appreciation to him for his advice and co-operation.
To the members of the Committee may I express thanks
for the assistance which they have given to our Supervisor
in making calls and reporting on the needs of those located
in the various districts; also to the Boards of Relief for their
assistance which has been of great value to the Craft. It
is my hope that many more of the larger centres will take
this method of assisting the Supervisor of Benevolence.
For many years we have been aided in benevolence
matters by other jurisdictions than our own, particularly in
the United States, Great Britain and our Canadian Grand
Lodges. May I record our appreciation for what has been
done to take care of those located outside of the Province
of Ontario.
During the year we have received a number of small
contributions towards the benevolent work of Grand Lodge.
These total $198.83 and have been much appreciated.
The Committee recommends the continuance of our
membership in the United States and Canada Relief As-
sociation, as we feel that this membership is most helpful.
Once again may I express my appreciation for the
pri^dlege of serving as Chairman of the Committee of
Benevolence for Grand Lodge and I trust that our work
has been carried out to the satisfaction of our members.
Respectfully and fraternally submitted,
GEORGE F. CLARK,
Chairman.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON
NEW GRAND LODGE OFFICES
This report was presented by M.W. Bro. J. A.
Heai'n, Chairman, and on his motion, seconded by
the Deputy Grand Master, it was received and
adopted.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge A.F, & A.M. of Canada,
in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
This is intended as a continuing or progress report to
that presented one year ago.
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 207
A year ag-o we reported the purchase of property at
363 Kin^ Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, and the engage-
ment of V.W. Bro. Geo. T. Evans as architect, who was
insti'ucted to prepare plans and specifications for the new
building.
At a meeting of the Building Committee on January
19th, 1959, we approved the architect's plans and directed
him to proceed with detailed drawings and to call for public
tenders.
From the best of information available at that time, it
was estimated that the approximate cost would be about
$350,000.00. When the final plans were approved and
tenders received, it was found that the cost would exceed
our estimate by about $75,000.00 after certain modifications.
Tenders had been invited from prominent contractors which
■were considered by the Committee on July 3rd, 1959.
It should be indicated here that the building planned
to house Grand Lodge Offices, is not an office building in
a general sense. It is intended, rather, as a Memorial
Building. It will be separate and distinct from the average
mill-inin of office buildings. It will be a headquarters for
this Grand Lodge that you will be extremely proud of, and
one in keeping with the prestige of the Craft.
Demolition of the old house on the property is proceed-
ing. Contracts have been signed for the new building which
will begin immediately.
This year, on July 16th, the members of Masonic
Holdings elected the following Directors:
J. N. Allan, R. C. Berkinshaw, Q.C., E. G. Dixon, Q.C.,
W. J. Dunlop, Geo. T. Evans, W. H. Gibson, Joseph A. Heam,
H. L. Martyn, T. H. Simpson.
To these are added, by virtue of their Office, the Grand
Master, and the Deputy Grand Master.
At a subsequent meeting of the Directors, the following
were elected:
President — Joseph A. Heam; Vice-President — R. C.
Berkinshaw, Q.C.; Vice-President — H. L. Martyn; Secretary-
Treasurer— E. G. Dixon, Q.C.
The Building Committee remains as heretofore.
Chairman, R. C. Berkinshaw, Q.C, Walter H. Gibson, Ewart
G. Dixon, Q.C, and ex-officio, Joseph A. Heam, President,
Board of Directors, the Grand IMaster and the Deputy Grand
Master.
Respectfully and fraternally submitted,
JOSEPH A. HEARN,
Chairman.
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SPECIAL RESOLUTION
The following resolution, authorizing: and direct-
ing the Grand Treasurer to pur-chase debentures of
Masonic Holdings, was presented by M.W. Bro. J.
A. Heam, seconded by M.W. Bro. T. H. Simpson,
and was earned unanimously;
"WHEREAS by virtue of a Resolution of Grand Ledge at
its Annual Communication in July 1956 (1956 Proceedings pp.
184-6), the Grand Treasurer of this Grand Lodge has the
general power and authority for and on its behalf to purchase,
subscribe for, underwrite, guarantee, hold, sell or otherwise
deal \^'ith the securities, mortgages or any obligations of a
statutory limited liability corporation, without share capital
and on a non-profit basi.=;, with appropriate powers for (1)
the acquisition of real and personal property; (2) the oper-
ation and maintenance of the same; (3) the disposition ther-
of if and when no longer required, and (4) ha\'ing such
other supplementaiy or incidental powers as have been deem-
ed pro-\adent and advisable — which corporation is presently
known as MASONIC HOLDINGS;
"AND WHEREAS the said MASONIC HOLDINGS " has
acquired by purchase that certain property known as 363
King Street West, in the City of Hamilton and now proposes
to let a conti-act for the erection thereon of a building or
buildings to provide new offices and office facilities which
may be required by Grand Lodge for the administration and
direction of its affairs and by prospective tenants — all in
accordance with plans and specifications prepared by V.
Wor. Bro. George T. Evans, architect, and approved by a
Special Building Committee of MASONIC HOLDINGS;
"AND WHEREAS the total cost of the said land and
buildings to be erected as aforesaid will approximate the
sum of $415,000.00 for which debentures of the said
MASONIC HOLDINGS have been or will be issued in due
course to provide the funds necessary for the purposes
hereinbefore recited;
"NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED that this Grand
Lodge A.F. and A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario,
hereby ratifies and confirms all purchases to date of the
debentures of the said MASONIC HOLDINGS and specifically
authorizes and directs the Grand Treasurer in the exercise
of his powers as aforesaid to borrow, if necessary, moneys
to purchase, and to purchase, hold and otherwise dispose of
the same from time to time and as occasion may require,
up to but not exceeding the total amount of four hundred
and seventy -five thousand dollars, ($475,000.00) for the
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purpose and intent of providing in the City of Hamilton, in
the Province of Ontario, adequate and appi'opriate premises
and administration offices, in accordance with the general
character, efficiency and effect of the plans and specifications
which have been duly approved as aforesaid, all in keeping
with the prestige, importance and standing of this Grand
Lodge jurisdiction in the Masonic Order throughout the
world."
SPECIAL REPORT ON REDESIGNATION OF
THE SIX TORONTO DISTRICTS
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M., of Canada,
in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
Meeting of the six D.D.G.M's. of the Toix)nto area with
the D.G.M. was held ait the Royal York, Toronto, on Saturday!'
January 31st, 1959, commencing with luncheon at 12.30 p.m.
Present:
Rt. Wor. Bro. Glenford W. Carrow, Toronto District A-1
Rt. Wor. Bro. David A. Peters, Toronto District A-2
Rt. Wor. Bro. Thos. W. Salmon, Toronto District B-1
Rt. Wor. Bro. Robert L. Elsie, Toronto District B-2
Rt. Wor. Bro. Harold F. Norman, Toronto District C
Rt. Wor. Bro. Donald H. Graham, Toronto District D
Rt. Wor. Bro. C. M. Pitts, D.G.M.— Convener
The matter of the designation of the Toronto Districts
having been i-eferred by the Grand Master to this Committee,
after full discussion it was unanimously agreed that it be
recommended to the Grand Master that the present desig-
nations in the Toronto Area be i"e\ased as follows:
Toronto District A-1 to become Toronto District 1
Toronto District A-2 to become Toronto District 2
Toronto District B-1 to become Toronto District 3
Toronto District B-2 to become Toronto Distiict 4
Toronto District C to become Toronto District 5
Left open for present 6
Toronto District D to become Toronto District 7
and these changes to take effect at the Annual Communic-
ation of Grand Lodge in 1960.
It was pointed out that if the changes were to be made
to take effect at Grand Lodge in July it would be necessary
210 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
to advise the regalia manufacturers so that the new D.D.G.M.
regalia would reflect the new District designations.
After a general discussion of Masonic affairs in the
Toronto area all of which seemed to indicate a healthy and
happy condition, the meeting adjourned at 3.30 p.m. after
receiving the thanks of the D.G.M. to all for their presence
and co-operation.
C. M. PITTS,
D.G.M.
On motion of the Deputy Grand Master, second-
ed by R.W. Bro. G. W. Carrow, the report and recom-
mendations contained themn were received and
adopted.
REPORT OF BLOOD DONORS' COMMITTEE
This report was presented by R.W. Bro. F. D.
Shannon, Chairman, and on motion of the Deputy
Grand Master, seconded by R.W. Bro. Shannon, it
was received and adopted.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Canada,
in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
The Masonic Blood Donors' Committee begs leave to
present this its Second Report, to the One Hundred and
Fourth Annual Communication of Grand Lodge.
Again, we are happy to report, with satisfaction, the
success of the activities of this Committee. From all parts
of the Jurisdiction, Masons are gi\'ing of their life blood to
help those in noed. Blood is used much more frequently
at the present time, in the care of injured, as well as in
Medicine and Surgeiy, than was the case a fev.' years ago.
Advancement in techniaues of grouping and administration
have made the giving of blood a safe and very useful method
of treatment in the saving of life and in restoring health.
The Canadian Red Cross is extending its Tranfusion
Service over the whole province, and now seiwes most of the
larger centres. This Service is merely providing the channel
by which blood is taken from the donor and carried to the
recipient. The Red Cross derives no monetary benefit from
your donation, making no charge to the recipient. Your
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 2U
blood is supplied free to anyone who needs it, the only
expense being a hospital service charge. Our purpose, then,
is to keep the Red Cross Bank full, so that you or I, or
anyone who might, at anytime, be in need, may be supplied
with as little or as much blood as might be required.
During the past year we have received reports from 81
Lodges, which comprise a membership of 18,000 Masons. Of
these about 3,000 are registered as Donors, or one out of
every six members. We do, of course, fully appreciate the
fact that this figure includes some who are over the age
limit, in ill health, or for occupational reasons are prevented
from giving blood. Tweed Lodge, which has a total mem-
bership of 150, lists 65 donor^, and Bro. Marsh is to be
commended on his plans to transport them 25 miles to
Belleville to enable them to give their blood.
Of the other 527 Lodges, comprising 117,000 Masons,
we have no information. The Committee Chairmen just
failed to report. This condition seems to prevail particular-
ly in the larger centres. From the 6 Toronto Districts
which contain 121 Lodges, only 4 reported any active donors.
Only one Lodge in each of the Ottawa and Peterborough
Districts have donors. There are no Masonic Donors in
Ontario, Niagara A, Samia or Prince Edward Districts.
Bro. Plummer of Ashlar Lodge, Ottawa, suggests that better
results might be obtained by having some supervision at the
district level. This should be considered by next years
committee. If all Lodges had reported proportionately, we
would have had 21,000 Masonic Donors in this Grand
Jurisdiction.
Finally, we wish to express our thanks and gratitude
to the Grand Secretary, and his staff, for their help and
support during the year.
Respectfully and fraternally submitted,
FRANK SHANNON,
Chairman.
REPORT OF THE COMIMITTEE ON
PRINTING AND SUPPLIES
Tliis repQii: was presented by R.W. Bro. H. S.
Johnston. Chairman, and on motion of the Deputy
Grand Master, seconded by R.W. Bto. Johnston, it
was i^ceived and adopted.
212 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANKUAL, COMMUKICATION
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada,
in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
Your Committee on Printing and Supplies, composed of
R.W. Bros. K. N. McDonald, K. Freeman, B. C. Martin, J.
C. Walden, W. H. Carr and the Chairman, begs leave to
present the report of the expenditures for printing and
supplies for the year ended May 31st, 1959, as follows:
Constitutions for re-sale $ 3,036.17
Booklets, Works, Installation Ceremonies, for
re-sale ^ 322.41
Proceedings and Postage 4,699.89
Grand Lodge Bulletins (3 issues and postage) .... 5,609.39
Printed foiTns, circulars, records, office stationery
and supplies 2,130.75
Syllabus for Masonic Education (3) 84.40
Fraternal Reviews (2,900) 1,361.08
Preliminary Reports (3,300) 780.45
$ 18,024.54
Included in the above is the cost of the Reviews and
Preliminary Reports amounting to $2,141.53. Without this
addition, the amount expended is down $2,642.33 from last
year, as supplies of the Work and Installation Ceremonies
were printed in 1958 and no more were required this year.
We again record our appreciation to the Chairmen of
the various Committees for their co-operation in getting
their reports in promptly. This is a great help.
In closing, may we say a very sincere thank you to our
most efficient and courteous Grand Secretary for his never-
ending kindness and consideration at all times.
Respectfully and fraternally submitted.
H. S. JOHNSTON,
Chairman.
DISPOSAL OF NOTICES OF MOTION
In accordance with notice duly given, M.W. Bro.
N. C. Hart moved, seconded by M.W. Bro. T. H.
Simpson, that the Constitution of Grand Lodg-e be
amended as follows.
TORONTO. ONTARIO. 1959 213
(1) Section 14. The place at which the next Annual Com-
munication of Grand Lodge is to be held shall be de-
termined by the Board of General Puirposes.
(2) Section 62.
(a) Tn case of the death, resignation or permanent
disability of the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand
Master shall act, ex-officio, as Grand Master until the
next meeting of Grand Lodge, at which meeting the
vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired tenn by
election.
(b) In case of the temporary'' disability, by absence or
otherwise, of the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand
Master shall act, ex-officio, until the Grand Master
shall resume his duties.
(c) In the event of the death, resignation, or peiTnanent
or temporary disability of both the Grand Master and
the Deputy Grand Master, then the Immediate Past
Grand Master, or if he decline or be disabled, then the
next Immediate Past Grand Master not disabled, shall
act, ex-officio, as Grand Master until the disability is
removed or until the next annual meeting of Grand
Lodge, at which meeting all vacancies then existing
shall be filled by election for the unexpired portions of
their respective terms.
(d) Vacancies in all other elective offices shall be
filled by election at the next annual meeting of Grand
Lodge, until which time they shall be filled by appoint-
ment by the Grand Master.
The amendments wei;e adopted unanimously.
GRAND CHAPLAIN'S REPORT
This Teport was presented by R.W. Bro. R. S.
Skinner, Grand Chaplain, and on motion of the
Deputy Grand Master, seconded by R.W. Bro.
Skinner, it was i^eceived and adopted.
To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and
Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M., of Canada,
in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:
My term of office has been rather a busy one. but
also a very pleasant one. It has been a great experience
indeed, one that I shall not forget. 1 consider it a great
privilege and honour to have been able to serv-e the Craft
as Grand Chaplain and wish to thank Grand Lodge for the
214 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
honour bestowed upon me, I hope, that I have, at least
to some degree, upheld the ideals and traditions of this high
office, by carrying out the wishes of Grand Lodge. I
realize, only too well, that there are many things that might
have been done, and places visited, but time and circum-
stances do not permit an active clergyman to do all that he
would like to do.
It has been the wish of Grand Lodge to bring about a
deeper spirit of fellowship and understanding between the
Craft and the Church. This I have tried to do during my
term of office, and I believe with some success. Last year
only twenty-five districts had ordained men as District
Chaplains. This year only three districts failed to appoint
ordained men as District Chaplains. Next year, I hope,
will see every district with an ordained man as District
Chaplain.
The success of the above increase in ordained men as
District Chaplains does not rest entirely with me. The
greater part of this success must go to the D.D.G.M's. of the
districts. Some D.D.G.M's. appointed laymen. I wrote to
them and asked them to try and appoint a clergyman and
in response all but three did so. I would like to thank
the D.D.G.M's. for the wonderful co-operation I received
from them. They were a great help to me in carrying out
my duties. I have received reports from many and find that
nearly all, if not all, have held District Divine Services. I
am sure that Grand Lodge will be pleased to hear this, as
this is one of the ways we can bring the Church and the
Craft closer together.
Now a word of thanks to the Chaplains. First, my
sincere thanks to V. Wor. Bro. W. R. Alps, Assistant Grand
Chaplain, for taking over when I was unable to be present;
secondly, to the District Chaplains for their untiring efforts
in supporting their D.D.G.M. on his official ^^sits and at
other times and in planning the Divine Service. I have
attended a good number of these Services and they were
a credit to the Craft. I feel quite sure that each of them
has carried out the wishes of Grand Lodge.
You will notice that I have not given much in the way
of a detailed statement as to my visits, etc. May it
suffice to say that I have given as much time as I could,
maybe more than I should, sometimes at a sacrifce to my
church people, and I do want to thank them for their kindly
understanding and tolerance. On all my visits, I tried
to impress upon the minds of the brethren the importance of
the deeper things of life, by which alone we can hope to
ascend to that Grand Lodge Above, where time shall be no
more.
TORONTO, ONTARIO. 1959 215
Finally, I should like to express my thanks to the Grand
Secretary for his assistance. I assure him it was deeply
appreciated.
To my successor, I wish him the same joy that has
been mine during this past year. If at anytime I can be
of any assistance to him, I hope he will feel free to call
upon me.
Respectfully and fraternally submitted.
R. S. SKINNER.
Grand Chaplain.
INSTALLATION OF THE GRAND MASTER
The installation of R.W. Bro. Clairence MacLeod
Pitts as Grand Master was conducted by M.W. Bro.
Frank A. Copus, Past Grand Master, assisted by
other Past Gtt'and Masters.
INSTALLATION OF THE
DEPUTY GRAND MASTER
The Deputy Grand Master-elect, R.W. Bro.
Russell W. Treleaven, was installed by M.W. Bro. W.
J. Dunlop, Past Grand Master, assisted by other
Past Giiand Masters.
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS
The Grand Secretary i-ead the names of the
brethren who had been selected in the various Dis-
tricts to serve as District Deputy Grand Masters.
The Grand Master confirmed the selections and
diirected that they be installed and invested.
District D.D.G.M. Address
Algoma H. J. Coe Terrace Bay
Brant S. E. Painter Brantford
Bruce R. A. De Long Southampton
Chatham H. B. Sands Wallaceburg
Eastern D. S. MacPhee Vankleek Hill
Frontenac \. Bruce Caughey Stella
Georgian R. N. "Walker Camp Borden
Grey Bruce R. R. Fife Grand Valley
216 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Hamilton "A" J. E. Piercy Hamilton
Hamilton "B" H. A. Martindale Caledonia
London J. C. Sutherland London
Muskolfa - Parry SoundVV. E. McDonald Gravenhurst
Niag-ara "A" W. W. MacDonald Thorold
Niagara "B" W. J. Stonehouse Niagara Falls
Nipissing East A. S. R. Easey North Bay
Nipissing West M. F. Lees Blind River
North Huron K. H. Saxton Wingham
Ontario E. F. R. Osborne Newcastle
Ottawa P. W. Collins Cobden
Peterborough C. S. BrowTie Peterborough
Prince Edward L. D. McMaster Trenton
Samia Harry Russell Samia
South Huron W. G. Treble Goderich
St. Lawrence Hariy Trueman Lansdowne
St. Thomas N. E. Rolling St. Thomas
Temiskaming D. J. Patterson Englehart
Toronto "A-1" E. A. Rowe Port Credit
Toronto "A-2" John Urquhart Toronto
Toronto "B-1" T. J. Arthur Toronto
Toronto "B-2" W. H. Saunders Toronto
Toronto "C" H. T. Blumsom Toronto
Toronto "D" A. E. Calverley Islington
Victoria Cephas Doherty Beaverton
Wellington B. J. Omand New Hamburg
Western C. C. Galloway Keewatin
Wilson B. M. McCall Embro
Windsor G. E. Turner Windsor
INSTALLATION OF DISTRICT DEPUTY
GRAND MASTERS
The District Deputy Grand Masters were in-
stalled and invested by M.W. Bro. F. A. Copus, as-
sisted by other Past Grand Masters.
INSTALLATION OF OTHER OFFICERS
The other Grand Lodg-e officers were then in-
stalled and invested by M.W. Bro. C. S. Hamilton.
APPOINTMENT OF GRAND REGISTRAR
The Grand Master announced that as there had
been no nomination for the office of Grand Registrar
he was appointing R.W. Bjro. E. J. McKeever of Port
TORONTO. ONTARIO. 1959 217
Hope to that office. R.W. Bro. McKeever was then
installed and invested by M.W. Bro. C. S. Hamilton.
APPOINTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
The Grand Master appointed the followinig
brethren as members of the Board of General Pur-
poses:
V.W. Bro. A. C. Ashfoi-th Toronto
R.W. Bro. W. K. Bailey Toronto
R.W. Bro. T. J. Donnelly Kingston
V.W. Bro. B. S. Edmondson Oshawa
V.W. Bro. G. T. Evans Hamilton
APPOINTMENTS TO OFFICE
Grand Senior Deacon, V.W. Bro. F. M. Cass, Winchester.
Grand Junior Deacon, V.W. Bro. M, S. Gk>oderham, Toronto.
Grand Supt. of Works, V.W. Bro. A. P. Rutherford, Hawkes-
bury.
Grand Dir. of Ceremonies, V.W. Bi'o. Birkett Lishman,
Ottawa.
Asis't. Grand Chaplain, V.W. Bro. Rev. Robertson Millar,
M'artintoA\Ti.
As&'t. Grand Chaplain, V.W. Bro. Rev. G. A. Shields!,
Talbotville.
Ass't. Grand Secretaiy, V.W. Bro. G. W. Green, Ottawa.
Ass't. Grand Dir. of Ceremonies, V.W. Bro. D. H. Felker,
Hamilton.
Grand Sword Bearer, V.W. Bro. H. L. Ritchie, Acton.
Grand Org-anist, V.W. Bro. J. H. Bailey, Gore Bay.
Ass't. Grand Organist, V.W. Bi-o. A. C. Wilson, Scarboro.
Grand Pursuivant, V.W. Bro. G. N. Walker, Toronto.
GRAND STEWARDS
V.W. Bro. W. F. Aitchison Schomberg
" L. N. Allen London
" " R. Arnold Toledo
218 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
" John Balchin Ottawa
" Charles Bibby Sudbui-y
" H. W. Ballantyne St. Catharines
" L. F. Bodkin Aylmer
" T. E. Brant Walkerton
" Frank Brown Ansonville
" G. Foster Bray Toronto
" HeiTnan Briers Thedford
" Samuel Chamberlain Toronto
" Robert Clark Gait
" T. J. Cuthbert Colbome
" M. R. Davidson Belleville
" W. H. Dilworth St. George
" R. O. Drinkwalter Toronto
" John Eckford Cobden
" Frank Elliott Toronto
" W. G. Ellison Markdale
" J. S. Ferguson Sault Ste. Marie
" C. V. Fleury Woodbridge
" W. J. Forrester Toronto
" E. C. Fowler Toronto
" Abraham Fox Toronto
" W. Graystone Preston
" A. C. GeiTard Toronto
" G. H. Gibson Wroxeter
" W. B. Guthrie Newboro
" P. B. Halpenny Ottawa
" S. P. Hannah Oakville
" W. M. Hargraft Toronto
" J. J. Hogarth Parry Sound
" T. W. Horn Toronto
" C. A. Hoyle Harrietsville
" C. M. Hunter London
" W. J. Hutchison Toronto
" W. J. Jelly North Augusta
" W. J. B. Kay Burlington
" J. C. Long Innerkip
" C. N. Lundy Niagara Falls
" T. M. Maltby Toronto
" D. M. Martin Harrow
" J. E. Mastine Belleville
" J. W. Meek Toronto
" J. G. Meldrum Toronto
" J. W. Millar Toronto
" C. V. Miller Toronto
" H. F. Morren Barrie
" H. R. Morris Toronto
" J. R. McFarland Ottawa
" G. E. McKelvie New Liskeai'd
" Hugh McLennan Port Arthur
" G. M. McLeod Atikokan
" D. N. McRae Alexandria
" W. V. Nurse Florence
TORONTO, ONTARIO. 1959 219
J. A. Perry Fort William
G. A. Revell Cornwall
J. A. Robertson Toronto
W. C. D. Scott Kinmount
Alex Shaw Windsor
T. J. Shea Toronto
H. I. Sparling St. Marys
G. H. Veale Kingston
W. H. Vickers Burlington
J. J. Walford Toronto
G. T. Walters Napanee
G. M. Watson Toronto
A. M. Weir Norwood
C. B. Westman Granton
Percy T. Wood Hamilton
W. C. Wright Toronto
GRAND STANDARD BEARERS
V.W. Bro. J. J. Madill Thomhill
" " R. B. Douglas Toronto
TESTIMONIAL TO RETIRING GRAND MASTER
It was moved by M.W. Bix). W. J. Dunlop, second-
ed by M.W. Bro. J. A. McRae, and unanimously
carried, that the Grand Master appoint a committee
to procure a suitable testimonial, at the expense of
Grand Lodge, for the retiring- Grand Master, M.W.
Bro. H. L. Mai'tyn.
VOTE OF THANKS
On motion of M.W. Bro. J. P. Maher, seconded
by M.W. Bro. C. S. Hamilton, it was unanimously
resolved : That this Grand Lodge extends its sincere
thanks to the Mayor and citizens of Toronto, to the
Board of Education, to the Police Department, to
the lodges of the six Toronto Districts, to the Local
Committee on Arrangements and to all other offi-
cials for the kindness shown to the officers and
delegates ; and that a copy of this resolution be sent
to the several committees and officials.
220 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
GRAND LODGE CLOSED
The Grand Master, having announced that the
labors of Grand Lodge were concluded, called on
the Grand Chaplain to invoke the blessing of the
Most High upon the Craft.
Grand Lodge was declared closed in Ample
Form at 12.20 noon, of Thursday, July l&th, 1959.
Grand Secretary
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
RETURNS OF LODGES AS
For Secretary's Address look first at list of Special Addresses, Page 244 to 251
Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation of Officers on or near the Festiral
The names of the VV. M. and Secretary
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Where Held
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Secretary
2!aNiagara..
8'aAnc. St. John's
5iaSusses_
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Kingston
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171 St. John's.
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Picton
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30 1 aComposite
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371 aKing Hiram-
38'aTrent
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Whitby
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Dunnville
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431 King Solomon's.
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_ Brantford
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631 St. John's
64 'aKil winning
65!aRehoboam
66!aDurham
68'aSt. John's
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Windsor
Madoc
Consecon
Ottawa
Maple
Merrickville-
Sarnia
Binbrook
Ottawa
. Hamilton
Caledonia-
_ W. T. Bishop __
W. H. Gummer
_ James Eadie —
— J. N. Fenton —
John Aiken
_ J. D. Coakwell
B. F. Johnson —
— Harry Bailey —
_ R. C. Braley _
— W. A. Barnes
— S. M. Ketcheson
-. W. A. Woods _
— J. V. Graydon
B. I. Maguire —
Ivan Sproule
L. S. 'Thomson
N. A. Todd
G. E. Mclnnis _
. A. G. Hall
T. J. Donnelly .
R. H. Wallace
J. E. Piercy _
Vernon Tuck .
. G. T. Walters .
G. F. Anger
R. A. Kingston
R. J. Hughes
— R. F. Billington _
— J. K. Forbes
— B. N. Seaborne _
— G. E. Gouldbum
— W. Teeple
— R. B. King
— H. W. Shore
— Keith Arner
— R. R. Hedley
— E. C. Johnson _
— H. P. Burke
— John Mitchell
— M. Birthelmer
— W. J. Covell
— G. A. Roberts
— " Jack Hargreaves
— A. V. Levack
— C. J. Bp.tson
— Vester Sloan
— E. C. Shaw
— R. F. Dafoe
Roy Clark
H. C. McElrath
J. C Emerson
, W. E. Thompson —
S. M. Sinclair
H. R. Quantrill
C. C. Spencer
W. H. Kipp
. G. D. Watson
. H. F. Sutton
H. W. R. Sayers
. G. P. Marshall
. A. A. Evans .
. E. J. McKeever
• B. W. Sharpe
H. D. Hyndman —
J. H. Morrow i.
W. G. Augustus
J. S. Emmerson
T. G. Hasler
C. J. Worsen
Geo. Somerton
R. M. Murphy
, H. R. Nagle
V. P. Carswell
W. G. Manning
C. E. Heal
Maurice Snook
Gordon Eamshaw
N. C. Payne
D. A. McDonald
— A. W. Massie —
_ N. E. Polling _
_ H. H. Clark
_ H. D. Paulucci .
_ Albert Campbell
— E. T. Nayler ._
— F. R. Taylor _
— B. Lishman
W. O. Hallawell
Edwin Pitcher M. G. Corbett —
■ F. L. Brooks A. D. McMurtrie
G. R. Hunt Geo. R. Bell _
J. E. Green R. F. Tubman _
J. B. Simpson D. R. Shaw
Carleton Place-
Ix)ndon
Toronto
Newcastle
, Ingersoll
, Stirling
G. G. Thompson _
D. H. Menzies _
G H. Rirhard<«n
L. W. Turnbull _
J. T. Brown
S. S. Bland
C. E. Bateman
T. J. Hicks
F. A. MacTavish
E. C. Smith
F. R. Workman
__ C. J. Allin
.T. W. D-an
Volney Richardson —
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AT DECEMBER 31st, 1958.
If not there, then Secretary'^ Address is where lodge la held.
of St. John the Evangelist, all others on or near that of St. John the BaptUt.
are corrected np to July 31st, 1959.
Nigbt of MeetiDC
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RETURNS OF LODGES AS
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I*dges marked (a) hold their Installation of Officers on or near the FestlTal
The names of the W. M. and Secretary
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72 1 a Alma.
73|aSt. James_
74 aSt. James-
75laSt. John's-
76|aOxfoid.
77
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St. Marys
South Augusta-
Toronto
Woodstock-
aFakhful Brethren Lindsay-
W. Master
Jack Sutton
Wm. Lindsay _
John Dietz
G. W. Bayliss
R. H. Parker _
Secretary
A. G. Malcolm
H. R. Alberts _
F. L. Bissell _
B. E. Garrett
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aKing Hiram.
aSimcoe
aSt. John's
aSt. John's
aBeaver
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86laWilson
87|aMarkham Union-
88 1 St. George's
•90|aManito
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■92laCataraqui..
93laNorthern Light-
'941aSt. Mark's
■96!aCorinthian
'97|aSharon.
5 1 True Blua
99laTuscan
lOOlaValley
101 1 aCorinthian
lOalaMaple Leaf—
1041 St. John's
105'aSt. Mark's
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107|aSt. Paul's
1081 Blenheim
109laAlbion
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113!aWilson__
114laHop&
115! aivy .^
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119'aMaple Leaf
1201 Warren
121laDoric
1221 Renfrew
123laBelleville
125laCornwall
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1271 aFranck
1281 Pembroke
129iaRisinj? Sim _
ISllaSt. LawTpnee —
133laLebanon Forest-
ISSlaSt. Clair
136!aRichardson
137 1 aPythagoras
1891 aLebanon
Ti'.lsonburg
Bradford
Mount Brydges-
Paris
Strathroy
Clinton
Athens
Toronto...
- Gilbert Mclnnis
- W. J. Harper
-- B. W. Steers
- Donald Peacock
- H. G. Arnald
- G. I. Cuddy
- H. B. Williams
- K. C. Taplin
C. E. Nettleton
, C. H. Heels
H. C. Elder
J. F. Gray ____
L. M. Brown _
, Markham
Owen Sound-
Collingwood
Colborne
Kingston.
L. Burgess
E. Wame
P. Low
Kincardine
Port Stanley—
Barrie
Queensville
Bolton
Newmarket
Dundas.
— R. J. Doherty
— R. A, Smith ._
~ G. N. Overland
- W. N. Ross
— J. Ankersmit -
— W. J. Shaw
C. A. Veigel
D. C. Lamond
G. H. Jefferson, At'g,
A. E. Watt
C. J. E. Lawer
W. B. H. Rose
E. C. Rosskopf
F. H. Bellamy
H. F. Cowie
. T. N. Clarke
R. J. Kincaid ___—
_ J. A. Quinn
G. H. Scott
Peterborough —
St. Catharines.
Norwich
Niagara Falls.
Burford.
Lambeth
' Princeton
Harrowsmith —
Prescott
Waterf ord
Port Hope
Beamsville
Thedford
Schomberg
Rath
Fingal
Brantford
_ Renfrew
Belleville
— Wesley Hayes
— Wm. H. McBride
— C. E. Boyd
— D. L. Finlayson ..
— William Nash
— John Barillier
-- W. F. Burrill
— A. C. Pratt
— J. A. Hardie
R. G. Strasler —
J. A. Hutchinson
T. A. Mitchell .
W. Law
R. F. Downey
James Thomson .
R. O. Fewster —
H. Higgins
W. Reed .
R. A. McDougall
H. D. Wight
G. A. Goslin —
Wm. H. Whitney A. P. Gaudin —
J. R. Cooke R. K. Robinson .
B. B. Cotter R- A. Gustar
Dave Hayball
Ray Harmer
M. H. Goslin
- J. E. Jones G. H. Dickson
- E. Harrison H. Briers
- Murray Kaake W. F. Aitchison
- Edwin Buck _ H. Weese — -■
- Hugh Silrox W. B. D. Orchard —
- E. J. Usher E. E. Mclntyre
Cornwall
Campbellford T
Frankford-
Pcmbroke-
Aurora_—
Wm. K. Thur
Wm. D. Dixon
B. R. Tilton
H. Burgis
Southampton..
Exeter
Milton
Stoiiffville
M "^n ford
O ahawa
Charles Fair
A. C. Reid
G. M. Donovan
Jamf>s Armstrong
H. C. Pfaff
K. V. Dick
Herbert W.igg
Frank Dougherty
A. C. Hall -
L. B. Smith
,_ H. G. Bates
._ G. E. McCutcheon
_ W. A. Kingston _
_ Preston Chase
_. M. Do^ring
... J. H. Knowlea
H. R. McNeill
C. Mawhinney
._ E. B. Clements —
^. E. Weldon
... Ernpst Ingleby
... C. Templar
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959
AT DECEMBER 31st. 1958.
If not there, then Secretary's Address is where lodge is held-
o£ St. John the Evangelist, all others on or near that of St. John the BaptUt.
are corrected up to July 31st, 1959.
Nifirht of Meeting
72] Last Tuesday _
73 1 3rd Monday
74 1 4th Monday
75|lst Monday
76|2nd Monday
77 1 2nd Tuesday ..„
7812nd Wednesday
79|2nd Monday
81 1 2nd Tuesday
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83 1 3rd Monday
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1131 2nd Wednesday
11413rd Tuesday
1151 1st Tuesday
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GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
I
RETURNS OF LODGES AS
For Secretary's Address look first at list of Special Addresses, Page 244 to 251
Ledges marked (a) hold their Installation of Officers on or near the FestiraJ
The names of the W. M. and Secretur
Lodee
Where Held
W. Master
Secretarr
140!aMalahide
141 i aTudor
142 . aE.xcelsior —
HSIaFriendly Brothers'-
144 ' aTecumseh
145!aJ. B. HalL
146laPrince of Wales.
147i Mississippi
148:aCivii Service
149! aErie
loljaOrand River
153laBurns'
154|alrving_
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Mitchell
Morrisburg —
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Stratford
Millbrook
Nowburgh
Almonte
Ottawa
Port Dover —
Kitchener
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Lucan
1551 aPeterboTOUgh.
15fi!aYork
157!aSimpson
158!aAlexandra
159' Goodwood.
161 1 Percy
162! Forest-
164IaSLar-in-the-East —
165'aBuilington
166! aWent worth
168!aMerritt_
169 1 aMacnab
170'aBritannia
ITlaPrince of Wales_
172laAyr..
174 ' aWalsincrhatn
1771 The Builders..
178> Plattsville
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185laEnniskillen
186|aPlantagenet
190|aBelmont
192;aOrillia
193]aScot!and.
194iaPpl^rol!a..
195|aThe Tuscan
1961 Madawaska
197 1 aSaugeen
2001 St. Alban's
201 1 aLeeds
2031 Irvine
205|aNew Dominion-
2071 Lancaster
2091 Evergrepn___ —
209a' aSt. John's.
215! Lake.
216laHarris_
217|aFrederick.
Peterborough
Toronto
Newboro
Oil Springs
Richmond _
Warkworth
W ro xeter
Wellington
B u r 1 i n gt on
Stoney Creek
Welland.
Port Colborn
Seaforth
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Port Rowan
Ottawa
• Plattsville.
■ Gue!ph_
Port BurwelL
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. Riceville
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Orillia
■ Scotland
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London
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Gananoque-
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New Hamburg-
Lancaster
Lanark
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218'aStevenson
tlfllaCredit
220|aZeredatha.
- W. H. Cresswell .
- Orville Ovens
- L. J. Presley
- C. A. Fisher
- R. R. Morrice
- M. H. Thompson .
- H. G. Dowdle
- G. H. Duncan
•■ W. M. Creighton ,
- A. C. Lowe _
- W. G. Vassie
- James King
- A. F. McLean
- N. R. Hamilton —
- B. E. Gohn
- W. L. Blackman .
- Claude Roberts
- Kenneth Beaton _....
- Rowland Edwards .
- Richard Carscn —
- Edward Marshall .
-R. V. Beal -.
- A. C. Page
F. J. Christie
- W. E. Noble
- J. A. MpcDonald —
- Ian McLellan
- A. M. :Edgar
- Clair Jamicson —
- W. J. Roe
- James Routly
- J. Harris
— J. H. Atkins .
— Wallace Conn
— A. B. Peart
— E. G. Tuf'kpr _ —
— Andrew Willsie -.-
— Thos. Sansom
— Earl Logan
— Melvin Mills .
— J. B. Slack
— W. G. Thomas __
— Archie Gowanlock
— Wm. F. Cockburn
— F. J. Nuttall
— R. E. Plyley
— F. G. Daniells —
— R. K. Greer
— Charles Boes
J. W. Balch
A. W. Marshall -.-
R. B. Lackey
N. A. T-vlor
C. F. Cirter
J . Lenton
Grant Prentice __
J. B. Wright
, !Mward Brunk
T. R. Parker
. Carl VanCamp
, S. W. Rust
J. S. McGill (Atc'g)
D. Sexamith ,
. S. H. Morton
, E. D. Berry
. B. M. Varey
. H. W. !Rothaermel _
. J. G. Rice
. J. C. Murdy
, E. E. Lee
Bruce Simpson _
, W. A. Barker
, W. R. Morley
T. H. Chanonhouse _
Eldon Ewing .. —
J. H. Wylie
B. C. Tice
R. J. M. Allen
Wm. A. McNeil
H. E. Stark
C. M. McNeil
C. A. Reith
W. G. Agar
. J. D. Patterson
, H. C. Unger
D. G. Hewer
. J. L. Gofton
• A. J. Hawker
. A J. Bodsworth
. T. J. SalV-ld
. A. W. McConachie —
. R. Fawcett
R. HarVnePS
C. O. Parnaby __ —
O. R. MoF'wan — _
. J. A. McCabe _ _
R. T. Dun lop
J. H. Hobbs
T. E. Brant
; H. J. Oorley
.J. F. Symons
A. B. Barton
R. E. Merner __
. C. T. Upton
A. Ennis
. F. B. Robinson
_ G. G. Redner
. W. M. Curry
. W. J. Hal!
. J. H. Johnston
_ G. S. Wright
_ R. Hudson .
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959
AT DECEMBER 31st, 1958.
If not there, then Secretary's Address is where lodge ii held.
of St. John the EvanEelist. all others on or near that of St. John the Baptist
are corrected up to July 31st, 1959.
227
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140l3rd Wednesday
141!2nd Tuesday
142|lst Wednesday .
143|2nd Wednesday
144 1 3rd Friday
145|2nd Tuesday
14611st Wednesday
147 1st Friday
148i2nd Tuesday
149JMon. on or before F.M.-
15l|2nd Tuesday
153|2nd Thursday
154|2nd Thursday
155|lst Friday
156 1 3rd Friday
157 1st Tuesday
158|2nd Thursday
159|Tues. on or before F.M.-
161
162
164
165
1st Wednesday
2nd Monday
1st Tuesda.v
1st Wednesday
166 1 3rd Tuesday _..
168!2nd Monday _
169 1 2nd Tuesday _
17011st Monday
17112nd Thursday .
17212nd Monday _
17413rd Thursday
177l2nd Friday
178 1 Friday on or before F.M.
ISOilst Tuesday
181 1 2nd Tuesday
1841 Ist Thursday
185|lst Monday
1861 3rd Friday
190 1 4th Thursday
192|lst Thursday
19312nd Monday
194! 2nd Wednesday
195Mst Monday
196 [2nd Monday
197i2nd Tuesday
200 'Friday on or before F.M.
20112nd Tuesday
2031 3rd Friday
20512nd Monday
2i'7 Tues. on or before P.M..
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1 1st Friday
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21612nd Tuesday
21713rd Monday .
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228 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
RETURNS OF LODGES AS
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Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation of Officers on or near the FestiyaJ
The names of the W. M. and Secretary
Lodge
Where Held
W. Master
Secretary
22l!aMountain
222 aMarmora
223taNor%vood
2241 Huron
225|aBeinard.
2281aPrince Arthur.
229laIonic
2301 Kerr_— .
2311 Lodge of Fidelity
232!aCameron
2331 Doric
234 i Beaver-
235!aAldworth
236!aManitoba
2371 Vienna
2381 Havelock
239! Tweed-
242|aMacoy
243!aSt. George
245!aTecumseh
247!aAshlai
249'aCaIedonian.
250|aThistle
253iaMinden..
254|aClifton_
25o|aSydenham
256laFarran - Ault
257'aGalt
258'aGuelph
2591 Springfield
260'aWashington
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262|aHarriston
263iaForesT
264| Chaudiere
2651 Patterson-
266laNorthern Light
2671 Parthenon
268|a'Verulam
269iaBrougham Union
270|aCedar
2711 Wellington.
272!aSeymour
274|aKent
276laTeeswater
277iaSeymour
279!aNew Hope
282'aLorne
283'aEureka
2841 St. John's
285 i Seven Star
286iaWingham
287|aShuniah
289'aDoric
Thorold-
290!aLeannington
2911aDufferin
W. F. Speck _
. Thos. Pearce _
D. W. Hall
_ R. K. Peck
„ D. J, Askin
John Potter
R. R. Grafton
T. H. Lazier
„ E. W. Burke
.. Allistair Littlejohn
Bruce Dixon
I. H. Master
- C. R. Buss
■R, E. Neal
• G. A. Gopp
• W. O. Goodwin _
• B. L. H. Bamford
■ P. Wright
A. L. Gumming
R. K. Elliott
Verne Walsh
C. A. Firman _
V. E. Knight _
Ed. Jenkins —
• Frost Hockin _.
• C. J. Fox
• A. L. Davies _
S. F. Ballachey
■ L. A. Arnold _
L. Walsh
Currie McVicar Geo. Searson
Clayton Hall F. Bowers
K. P. Warren A. M. Pui-vis
T. O. Loveless J. B. Raymer
W. E. Hardey W. E. Hopper
H. F. C. Lount P. F. Wayman —
L. W. Watson . J. J. Robins
C. G. Munro D. J- McLeod
D. A. Bruce G. H. Veale
George Loring Frederick Want _
Gordon Holmes
— R. G. Warren
J. E. Bay ley _
T. N. Allan _.
N. R. Brooks _
W. C. Hackett
A. R. Ross
C. E. Homouth
C. G. Hall -—
J. L. Thomson _
W. L. Fairthorne
G. H. Mathers _
Lyle Wight
A. C. Collins
Robert Malcolm _
E. L. Elliott
Gordon Simpson _
W. M. Lampman
Edward Lock _
Alex. McKenzie _
John Palmer
C. H. Craig
M. H. Weekes
J. L. Diamond
Ray Bronson
Donald Alderson _
Ro«s Vogan
W. B. Holmes
■ F. T. Shaver .
• G. J. Johnson
■ T. Jackson
■ F. E. Harris
. E. G. Kerby
S. J. Hislop
A. R. Grnham
W. C. Frank
H. F. Plumb
J. K. Jones ....
F. F. Homuth
W. F. Braun
M. H. Chapman —
G. A. Russell
Edgar Robinson —
J. B. Ryan
C. H. Pardy
S. S. J. Pugh
K. F. FaTow
Stewart Scott
E. McMullen
V,, L. Jnrklin
Peter Moffat
R. E. Sf-haab
G. H. Henderson
*_ H. L. Bechill
R. L. Orr
A E. Martin
~ -R. N. Walker
H. L. Sherbondy -
J. E. Hamilton _
Wilfrid Keays
. R. D. McL«an
.... D. W. Dunkin
TORONTO, ONTARIO. 1959
229
AT DECEMBER 31st, 1958.
If not there, then Secretary's Address is where lodge is held.
of St. John the Evangelist, all others on or near that of St. John th« Baptist.
are corrected up to July 31st, 1959.
§1
Night of Meeting
22113rd Thursday
222 1 3rd Monday
223|2nd Monday
224 4th Monday
22513rd Tuesday
228! 3rd Monday
2291 3rd Tuesday
2301 3rd Thursday
231! 3rd Tuesday
23211st Wednesday —
233 i 2nd Tuesday
234! 3rd Tuesday
235|lst Friday
236! 2nd Tuesday
23713rd Friday
238 1 3rd Tuesday
239! 2nd Friday
24214th Monday
24311st Tuesday
245 '2nd Monday
247 1 4th Tuesday
249' 1st Monday
250 4th Thursday
253 1st Tuesday
254 1st Wednesday —
25512nd Tuesday
256! 2nd Wednesday —
25711st Tuesday
25812nd Tuesday
259 1 2nd Monday
260' 1st Wednesday —
261 '2nd Thursday
262 '2nd Monday
263 '2nd Wednesday _
264 1 4th Tuesday
265' 3rd Thursday
266' 1st Tviesdar
267 '1st Wednesday
268|3rd Friday
26911st Wednesday —
270Uth Tuesday
271 1 1st Thursday
27212nd Tuesday
27412nd Monday
2761 2nd Thursday —
277 '2nd Wednesday _
279'2nd Monday
282 '2nd Tuesday
283 '2nd Wednesday _
284 2nd Tuesday
285!2nd Monday
286' 1st Tuesday
28711st Tuesday
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GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
RETURNS OF LODGES AS
For Secretary's Address look first at list of Special Addresses, Page 244 to 251
Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation of Officers on or near the Featiral
The names of the W. M. and Secretary
^2
Lodge
292|aRobertson..
■ 294 1 aM ©ore
2i)5|aConestogo..
296laTemple
297 aPreston
2991 Victoria
Where Held
. King
Courtright
. Drayton
. St. Catharines.
. Preston
W. Master
. Grant McCachen __
. F. "W. Bonneitt _
, T. M. Hammond —
. C. A. Jago
300|aMount Olivet
3021 St. David's
8031 aBlyth
304 1 aMinerva
305 j aHumber
306 Durham
307|aArkona
309|aMorninK Star
. Centreville —
Thorndale —
St. Thomas..
Blyth
Stroud-
. Weston....
. Durham-
, Arkona...
. Carlow..
311|aBlackwood..
312|aPnyx -
313|aClementi..
314laBlair
315 Clifford..-
Woodbridge...
Wallaceburg-
LakefieJd
Palmerston —
, Clifford-
K. W. MacDonald —
Douglas Brown
._ Albert Smith
A. E. Lynes —
_ H. L. Sturdy
_ G. W. Campbell
W. A. Ames
David Hooper
Leonard Eastman —
Thornton Eedy
A. H. Rutherford _.
James Henderson —
E. P. Payne
J. E. Hunt ...
Secretary
. F. E. Boys
■ B. C. Kitchen
■ E. S. Morgan .
. F. R. Davis
. W.
\
Graystone
aDoric.
aWilmot
aHiram
aChesterville
aWalker
aNorth Star
aAlvinston
aTom pi e
rono —
aZetland
aHammond
Ionic
aKinp; Solomon..
aCorinthian
Fordwich
Stratford
Prince Arthur.
aPrince Arthur—
aHiprh.crate.
aMyrtle
Dufferin
aOrient
B ru ce
Georgina
aMerrill
aNilestown
aOccident
aMercer.
. Toronto
. Baden
Hagersville...
. Cliesterville-
Acton_
. Owen Sound
Alvinston
, Hamilton
Orono
Wardsville.
' __ Napier
Jarvis
"_ London
Fordwich —
^ Stratford...-
, Fle.sherton.
Arthur.
316
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
327
328
329
330
331
332
333
334
336
337
338
339
341
343
344
345
346
347
348
352
356 aRiver Park ?,^.';?^*^'''"^
357|aWaterdown Mill.srrove
3581aDela\vare Valley Delaware
359 1 aVittoria Vittoria_.
3601 aMu.skoka Bracebndge
8611aW-verley Guelph
Alfred Filsinger ..
G. J. Pate
Hcward Hoffman
William Bi-ooks ...
B. W. Lapp
.- L. R. McKersie
— E. C. Stevens
Harold Colhomi -.
R. P. Hendershot
- Dudley Deeley
Toronto H. R. Johnston
E. L. Purdy _
K. B. Patterson
D. W. McBride
W. F. Botham
Morley Johnson
T J Wrennick
Alfred O'Dell
Lenard Kerr
Highgate Peter Lalonde ~~
Port Robinson C. R. Stephenson ...
Wellandport Leonard Hoover
Toronto. A. G. Neale - —
Tiverton Lawson Keyes
— Allan Burgess
-- C. V. Fox
— K. S. Woodward
.— Harold Vodden
— J. H. Wilson
— G. E. Medhurst
— C. McGirr
— G. S. Lampman
— R. D. Munro
- H. A. Hopkins
— J. H. Burnett
-- D. A. Nichols
— W. T. Brown
— E. Eckensviller ____
— A. J. Collins
— Lyle Miller
R. H. Shoup
— A. E. Jarvis .
— H. L. Ritchie
— J. J. Teschke
— W. H. Clark
J. Turner
•■••■ Herbert Duval 1
••- P. E. Wootton
Harry Harvey
— Evan Denning
— W. L. Keen
— W. E. Bradt
— - J. H. Pollock
-- -A.. A. Shaw
— H. A. McCauley _
— Elgin Workman
-■ - Geo. E. Ramsey
— A. C. Avery
. Toronto.
Dorchestei.
Nile.stown
Toronto
aGeorgian..
aGranite —
Brock-
Fergus
Penetanguishene
Parry Sound
Cannin.Erton..
A. W. Font
L. G. Reading
Norman Lansdell —
V. S. McGlynn
F. O. Moon
William Dick
Elwood Robinson _.
C. W. Thomas
J. J. Wright
M. R. Cummins
Bert Grover
Allan Lloyd -
Henry G. Kirbyson
R. A. Hodson
.... Fred Donovan
•— A. M. Watt
— Lovell MacKenzie —
— P. W. Davies
— P. V. J. Hale
— R. J. Carswell .
— J. T. Berry
-.- W. D. Hill
■■- R. F. White -
.■- J. S. Dick
.... Wm. J. Beard
— G. R. Bruce
— C. P. Robinson
G. F. McKay _.
S. P. Fnncock .
R. F. Heath .-
R. G. Stephens
TORONTO. ONTARIO. 1959 281
AT DECEMBER 31st, 1958.
If not there, then Secretary's Address !« where lodte it held,
of SU John the EvanjrelUt, all others on or near that of St. John tha B*Dtlat.
are corrected up to July 31st, 1959.
>5 Nitrht of Meeting 5 S •- .<= S if « S-gc^'Sc!
7
3391 4th Wednesday _1 IS 11
341! 1st Tuesday — — — — 1 _ 5
S43!4th Friday 13 13 13
29412nd Thursday 8 7-/
295|3rd Tuesday 1 , 1 ^ 2 — II9 120
29G'3.d Wednesday 3 « « "7 "T "T 3 1 no 107
29713rd Thursday 7 r o 1 ^ 3 10 5 387 376
2991 1st Thursday 9 9 « 4 — 1 3 2 236 241
30(1 3 id Thursday 12 6fi "T":^— 7473
30213rd Thursday 16 17 iq ~ r } .^ ~ ^04 115
30313rd Monday 6 4 4 ~ ^ 1 14 8 505 503
80413rd Tuesd.-.v ! 3 7 in ~7 ~ "~ 2 — 87 91
3051 3rd Thursday 10 9 9 i ~ "7 ~: ~ 197 201
i>ui>iara inursaay 10 9 o c o • ■**" ■'"'■
30612nd Tuesday 5 3 q ? ~ ^ 6 2 312 316
8071 1st Thursday _ 4 4 4 _ ~ ~ "^ ~ 1"^2 148
30912nd Wednesday 43-? ~— 2— 68 70
Sllllst Tuesday 5 6 ^ _ ~ "T 2 — 109 111
312|3rd Monday 7 10 S ~ ^l ^i ~ ^^^ 1^8
3131 1st Tuesday 6 " 1 7 ~ " 7 — 288 272
314|2nd Friday 3 4 3 9 ~ 3 — 166 170
S15|3rd Monday — — — _ Z 1 — 195 197
S16i3rd Thursday 8 6 2 — _ ~T o "^ 00? ^^
318!2nd Thursday — — — _ Z ^ 8 2 285 282
31912nd Thursday 5 4 5 — _ 2 ~2 7 irt i^r
320:2nd Monday 1 1 2 — -_ T t Z l^l ^^^
32112nd Monday 10 H 10 , , i f ^ IH ^^^
3221 1st Wednesday 12 11 10 14 \ I ~ 215 221
323i4th Monday 3 5 7 t { ^ f ! ^^5 249
324i2nd Tuesday 6 7 6 — 2 1 iJ o .0? ^^
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3261 4th Friday 5 5 6 1-1 2 in i?l i^^
327 '3rd Monday 5 3 5-2 1 2 "^ ^«- ^cl
32S'3rd Thursday — 1 1 — _ Z 9 ^ l^ f^
32012nd Friday 1 1 1 2 — — 1 "i ino ina
3S0llst T.esday 9 9 11 -_ _ 1 o ^ ^,^? J09
83112nd Thursday - 1 1 _ i _ 2 - ^A H%
33212nd Monday 7 9 8 6 — 1 8 4 Jfi <!sf
33312nd Friday 2 2 2 — — _ a ?fc ?f5
3-4 13rd Monday 8 6 3 - - _ 2 Z 102 los
33fil2nd Friday 2 2 2 2 - _ 4 _ JS? j,?
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344; 1st Thursday 2 5 10 1 — _ 2 — 147 14S
845|2nd Tuesday 20 12 12 4 1 3 11 907 247
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347 1 1st Friday 7 6 4 1 — t; ir^icc
34811st Thursday 2 2 2 1 _ 1 i _ ^ po
3'4''9nd w"^^"'"^/^ '; S ^1 - - 2 7 4 397 396
3.->4i2nd Wednesday 2 2 2 — — 3 or q,
35611st Tuesday 5 4 5 2 — 1 2 — 18' 186
35713rd Tuesday 711 9 1 — 2 82 2f>8 294
35812nd Thursday 3 2 3 — — 1 2 — 123 123
859|2nd Friday 9 4 2 — — 2 3 3nill2
86011st Tuesday _ 9 9 5 3 — 1 4 1 189 195
161i2nd Monday _ 6 8 6 5 1 4 6 1 395 396
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
RETURNS OF LODGES AS
For Secretary's Address look first at list of Special Addresses, Page 244 to 251
Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation of Officers on or near the Festiral
The names of the W. M. and SecretATT
Lodge
Where Held
W. Master
Secretary
362laMaple Leaf.
364|aDufferin —
367|aSt. George
368|aSalem-
Tara-
369 1 aMimico—
3701 Harmony
371] Prince of Wales
372laPalmer.
3731 aCope-Stone
374|aKeene
375|aLorne
3761 Unity
3771 Lome
378|aKing Solomon
379laMiddlesex
3801aUnion
382iaDoric
3831 Henderson
384|aAlpha
3S5laSpry.
386iaMcColl
387|aLansdowii
388laHenderson
389!aCrystal Fountain
390laFlorence
391!aHo\vard
392!aHuron_.
393laForest
394|aKing Solomon —
395laParvaim
396|aCedar
397jaLeopold
398 Victoria
399 Moffat
400|aOakvilIe
401|aCraig.._
402!aCentral
403iaWindsor
404|aLorne
4051 Mattawa
406|aThe Spry.
J. H. Pinchin _
George Pettit _
R. G. Latimer
E. C. Shaffer _
D. W. Forrester
C. G. Smith
W. E. Sei-vice
C. K. Sender —
W. W. Maxwell
Wm. Millar
W. D. Weir
. Geo. H. Munson
. J. C. McLean
. W. F. Damp
. A. G. Ingle
. J. Kendall
.Don. Elliott
. H. J. Sykes
. R. E. Gardiner
. W. B. Martin _
. D. R. Comrie
. T. C. Best
. S. G. Avery
. Wilfred Newell .
. L. M. Clark
Paul Tapley
A. D. McKelvie _
O. C. Bridgeman
Lloyd Easton Harold Poster —
Geo. R. Reid R. E. Tillson _
R. G. Wands W. J. Macintosh
A. S. Rice W. A. Sherwood
Richard Evans _
J. R. Mitchell _
G. L. Howse
Ralph Peck
A. S. Hamilton _
Leslie Clifford _
Floyd E. Hannon
J. H. O'Neill
R. I. Doherty
Edgar Ash
James Peden
Garth McCraehen
Ray Butchart
Edgar Ellenor
W. H. Brown
Wm. L. Watson
V. Bury
R. A. Running
B. R. Clemance
M. R. Hough
Glenn Bilton
D. R. McDiarmid .
Martin Burnley _
H. A. Douht
T. R. Nancekivell
Leslie Dietrich
G. G. Sinclair
George Piggott _
— D. V. Grant
— Grant Corless
E. C. Cox
E. Gustafson _
C. G. Johnston
Alex: Shaw
aMurray
aGolden Rule
aZeta
aRodney-
408
409
410
411
412
413
4141 Pequonga-
415|aFort William.
4161 Lyn.-
aKeystone-
aNaphtali
Gravenhurst
Toronto
. Rodney
Sault Ste. Marie —
. Tilbury
Kenora
. Fort William
. Lyn
W. J. Brotherston
Lloyd Coates
H. F. Ryan
J. F. Moore, Jr. _
Joseph Butcher _
S. W. Brumpton
Hubert Turkington G. A. Hannah
Roy Parizeau W. R. Taylor
A. R. Flett A. W. Rob.=«n
Keith Harris G. A. Smith
H. M. Miller W. E. McDonald —
R. R. Bailey H. L. Bennett
D. G. Kelly J- A. Fletcher
417(aKeewatin
418|aMaxville
419! aLiberty
420 Nipissing
42l|aScott
4221 Star of the
Keewatin-
. Maxville—
. Sarnia-
East
North Bay
. Grand Valley-
. Bothwell
L. G. Shier
Robert McAlorum
J. P. Calder
C. W. Flemming
Fred Grant
A. W. Welch
John .Tamieson ...
J. C. Craig
__ A. R. Priddle _
_ G. Wallace
.._ H. S. Cade
_ W. T. Biggar _
Frank Cornell —
_. C. C. Galloway
J. N. Fitzgerald
A. W. Jordan —
B. Reed
R. C. Dales
Durward Greenwood — Wilfred West
G. M. Keeler _ R. W. Tyrrell
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959
28S
AT DECEMBER 31st, 1958.
If not there, then Secretary's Address is where lodge is held-
of St- John the Evangelist, all others on or near that of St. John th« Baptist.
are corrected up to July Slat, 1959.
Il
Night of Meeting
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862 1 2nd Monday
364|8rd Tuesday
867 1 1st Friday .
368 1 2nd Monday
369 1 2nd Tuesday
370
371
372
373
374
875
376
377
2nd Wednesday
4th Friday
Ist Tuesday
Ist Thursday _
3rd Thursday
2nd Wednesday
2nd Wednesday
1st Friday
S78|2nd Thursday
379 1 4th Tuesday
380 2nd Monday
882 1 3rd Monday
383 1 2nd Friday
884 1st Thursday
885 1 3rd Monday
38612nd Monday
387 1 Ist Wednesday
38813rd Monday
389 1 1st Wednesday
390 1 Friday on or before F.M.
391 1 1st Monday
8921 3i-d Monday
893! 3rd Monday
89412nd Wednesday
39513rd Friday
396' 1st Tuesday
897 1 2nd Wednesday
39811st Wednesday
3991 1st Wednesday
400 1 1st Tuesday
401 1 1st Tuesday
40211st Tuesday
40311st Friday
4041 3rd Friday
405 fist Tuesday
40614th Wednesday
40811st Tupsday
40912nd Monday
41011st Friday .
41111st Friday .
412nst Tuesday
41312nd Tuesday _
41411st Wednesday
41512nd Wednesday
416|lst Tuesday
417llst Friday
418l2nd Friday
41912nd Monday
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42111st Monday
422 1 Last Wednesday
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7
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78
433
469
310
101
446
262
313
75
142
197
150
495
82
620
471
139
459
117
154
93
125
98
100
241
108
107
128
69
192
165
115
77
276
150
276
534
91
134
159
133
202
368
118
456
124
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482
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96
105
545
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125
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68
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483
87
607
457
149
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115
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70
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168
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81
284
151
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163
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208
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116
467
116
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552
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234 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
RETURNS OF LODGES AS
For Secretary's Address look first at list of Special Addresses, Page 244 to 251
Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation of Officers on or near the Festiral
The names of the W. M. and Secretary
SB
Lodse
Where Held
W. Master
Secretary
4231 Strong
424|aDoric
425|aSt. Clair.
426laStanley.,
427|aNickel..
Sundridge-
Pickering_
Sombra
428|aFidelity
429|aPort Elgin
430 1 aA cacia
431 1 Moravian
432'aHanover
4331 Ben necher e
4341 Algonquin
435 1 aHavelock
4361 Burns-
Toronto
Sudbury
, Port Perry
Port Elgin
Toronto
Cargill
Hanover
Eganville
Emsdale-.
437laTuscan
4 38 1 aHarmony
4391 Alexandria.
440| Arcadia
4411 aWe.stport
4421 Dyment
4431 Powassan
444laNitetis
Havelock—
Hepworth-
Sarnia
Toronto .. _
Alexandria
Minden
Westport-
Fort Frances
Sturgeon Falls —
Wheatley
Dundalk-
Thessalon-
Powassan-
Creemore—
445|aLake of the Woods— Kenora..
446laGranite
447laSturgeon Falls-
4481 aXenophon
4491 Dundalk
4501 Hawkesbury
451 1 Somerville
4521 aA von more
4531 Royal
4541 Corona
4551 Doric__
456!aElma
457laCentury
4581 Wa]e«
4591 Cobden
460faRideau
46l!aIonic
462 1 Temiskaming
463! North Entrance.
4641 King Edward
4651 Carleton..
466laCoronation_
4671 Tottenham-
468|aPeel.
469laAIgoma-
470laVictoria-
471!aKing Edward VII.
472'f.r,ore Bay
473laThe Beaches
474 1 a Victoria..
475laDundum
<76l Corinthian
477lnH«rding.._.
478|aMilverton
V. J. Tebby
R. D. Rahmer
Gordon Kinny
R. M. Fraser
A. Dinwoodie
H. M. Slater
Hai-vey Morroiw
Frank Pickering
D. C. Garland
W. A. Wright
. W. J. M. Warren _.
. C. W. Tyers
. John Beatty
V. B. Warmington
. D. H. Townsend
G. D. King
_ H. B. Nyman
_ M. S. Vasey — —
-_ Oswald Barr
_ J. T. Orr
_ L. J. Froud
_ J. E. Priddle
_ C. H Milton
._ S. R. L. Newman _.
_ G. C. Warren
— Calvin Foster
Leslie Moore
W. L. Barnes
Lyle Anderson
._ E. A. McKillican ...
— B. E. Rudman
._ R. E. Fitzer
~. W. W. Ainslie
— E. A. Mann
_ W. J. Pratt
— W. S. LaPorte
— I/eslie Collins
— W. S. Gardiner
— D. H. Budreau
— S. W. Ovrton . —
— W. N. Webb
— R. W. Oldfield
— Mauricp McCallum ,
— Ross Riti'hie
G. J. Cocking
H. F. Nnble
Sault Ste. Marie — . G. L. Whalen
Victoria H;uiK)ur.. <■. R. Belcher
W. G. A. Barr . —
W. G. Turner
F. E. Humphries _
W. K. Rowntree —
J. J. McNichol —
E. S. McEwen —
M. J. Squires
Stewart Whitney .
- E. M. Moore _
•■•■ H. S. Anderson
- W. C. Laing
— J. L. Johnson _
- P. A. Coates —
• - W. Watson
- T. Campbell
— - H. A. Sinclair
— J. M. Reid
J. A. Magee
H. G. Green
Hawke-^bury
Kinmount
Avonmore
Fort William-
Burks Falls
._ Little Current.
Monkton-
Merlin.
Longue Sault —
Corbden
Seeley's Bay —
Rainy River
New Liskeard...
, Haliburton
Sunderland
, Carp
H. R. Hayward -
— H. A. And°rson .
— - W. G. Walker
— F. J. Sanders
•-• D. S. Cody
D. N. McRae
-•• \. V. Ix>iick8
-- F. Riitt^ri'l
— A. Crealock .__
-- - E. J. Liddlp
— G. H. Shepherd .
— H. C. Smilev
— W. T. Ru-'sell __
— G. R. Pqrtlett
— R. A. Willett
— E. .A.. Ruttle
— W. T. 'R. Hny
— Leon Wright —
— M. F. MacRae
— J. A. Macdonald .
— A. S. Black
— L. H. Peck
— C. S. Harrison .
— G. C. Wellwood
J. H. Maginnis
M. Biir(-°1I
Wm. McConnell Jr.
J. A. Crackel
H. G. Vosburgh
W. A. Kaye
C. E. Shier
N. E. Irvine
H. L. McKay
A. McLean
._.- G. A. Evans
D. Willc^-k Jr.
H. M. Robertson — _
K. G. McKpnzie —
J. R. Brown
V. F. Mills
Norman Henry ._
Geo. Milne
N. F. Sherman .
W. J. Stoddart
M. H. Mogk
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959
23&
AT DECEMBER 31st, 1958.
If not there, then Secretary's Address is where lodge is held.
of St. John the Evangelist, all others on or near that of St. John the Baptiat.
are corrected up to July 31st, 1959.
"S
"S
2°.2
Nigrht of Meeting
42313rd Monday _
424 i 3rd Thursday .
425 1 3rd Tuesday .
426 1 1st Tuesday _
42711st Wednesday
428 2nd Tuesday ._
429 1 3rd Thursday .
430 1 3rd Monday _
43l|3rd Monday _
432 1 Last Monday -
43312nd Monday _
434 3rd Tuesday _
435Uth Monday _
43612nd Tuesday
437 1 3rd Wednesday
43S|4th Monday _
439|Tues. on or after F.M.
440 1 2nd Friday
441 1 1st Friday
44212nd Thursday
44312nd Friday
444
445
446
3rd Monday
2nd Wednesday
1st Tuesday
447i2nd Thursday
44813rd Thursday
44913rd Monday _
45013rd Thursday
451 1 1st Thursday
452lTues. on or before F.M
4531 1st Wednesday
4541 2nd Monday
45512nd Tuesday
456 list Thursday
457 3rd Tuesday
458) Mon. on or before F.M..
45912nd Tuesday
460llst Thursday .
461 1 1st Thursday
46213rd Thursday
46313rd Wednesday
46412nd Friday
465 1 4th Thursday
46613rd Thursday
46711st Monday
468! 2nd Friday
4691 1st Monday
■•70] 3rd Tue^^day
471 list Wednesday
47211st Wednesday
473 1 2nd Friday
47413rd Tuesday
4751 3rd Sntnrday
4761 Ist Friday
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236 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
RETURNS OF LODGES AS
For Secretary's Address look first at list of Special Addresses, Page 244 to 251
Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation of Officers on or near the Festival
The names of the W. M. and Secretary
Lodge
Where Held
W. Master
Secretary
479! Russell.
480
481
482
483
484
485'
486
487'
488
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492
494
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aCorinthian
a Ban croft
aGranton
Golden Star—
aHaileybury
aSilver-..
Russell-
aPenewobikong-
aKing Edward-
Osiris
Hiram
aCardinal
aKarnak..
aRiverdale
laThe Electric
aUniversity
laSt. Andrew's
aKing George V,
aPort Arthur
aRose..
aConnaught-
Coronation.
ainwood
Otter
aLynden
Porcupine—
aElk Lake—
aOzias..
aTwin City_
aParkdale —
aConnaught-
Malone
aCorinthian-
aSt.Alban's-
aReba.-
Enterprise
Hazel dean
Sioux Lookout-
aOnondaga
aCoronati
aOntario
aMount Sinai
aRoyal Arthur—
aMississauga
aTemple
Ionic.
527 Espanola-
aGolden Beaver-
aMyra.
528
529
530' Cochrane
531
532
533 aShamrock
534
535
aHic-h Park.
aCanada..
. Williamsburg-
Toronto
. Bancroft
. Granton
. Dryden.
. Haileybury-
Cobalt-
J. A. Sullivan —
Lome Montgomery .
• Carl Rutter
■ Vern Mayhew
- Earl Watson
P. G. Stringer —
■ O. E. Walli
. H. J. Scott .
■ G. Garlough
- F. Wright
R. W. Blatherwick
R. Rainey
• H. J. Souire
. Blind River
. Harrow
. Smiths Falls
. Markdale
. Cardinal
. Coldwater
. Toronto
. Hamilton
. Toronto
. Arden
Coboconk-
D. G. Macintosh
A. J. Preece
R A. Ellis
W. G. Birnie
D. A. E. Ruwald
■ Easton Fox
Ray Handley
. Port Arthur e. A. Enstrom —
Windsor \v. D. Chute
. Mimico — . William Man&on —
. Smithville— jack Magder
■ Inwood Ross McNally
- Lombardy John Rogers
- Lynden — . S. A. Hunt
G. R. Herbert
J. C. Elliott F. J. Chapman
Fred Mitchiell D. McLean —
R. L. McLachlan B. E. Ballzer .
C. C. Ferguson J. S. Allan .—
W. W. Graham s. 'ifork
H. E. Kee'er -.
G. R. Lane __
S. F. McCall ...
D. M. Ritchie
"='. J. Walkom
Harry Davis
E. B. White .
S. H. Green —
G. K. Finney
S. J. Smith
• S. Porcupine—
■ Elk Lake
Brantford
- Kitchener
Toronto
- Fort William.
. Sutton West-
. Hamilton
. Toronto..
— W. E. Anderson
E. A. Pearson — .
— William White
— H. H. Raddatz .._
W. C. Cresswell
— G. A. H^ner _.
— R. P. Griffith
, Brantford
. Beachburg
• Hazeldean
Sioux Lookout-
Onondaga
. Toronto-
Englehart-
laPhoenix —
. Windsor
. Toronto
- Peterborough.
- Port Credit—
. Toronto
Ottawa
- Espanola
- Timmins
. Komoka—
- Cochrane
- Toronto
- Toronto
. Toronto
- Englehart
- Fonthill
J. R. Badcock .._
Peter Gellatly ._
D. L. S^ndison —
J. G. Fletcher ....
H. N. Craig
C. A. Hunter
Ros"= Mannen
R. G. H. Chappell
E. J. F. Loomis —
L. I. Levy
Harry Tuxworth
J. R. Graham —
H. C. Imerson —
H. B. Dajrman —
J. Reid .
D. R. Young —
J. M. Buchanan
H. J. Orpen
K. H. Wilson —
. E. T. Hughes —
. J. D. Tate
— A. G. Elford —
— A. D. Thompson
-.- T. E. Greenaway
— A. R. Singleton
_- G. A. Gracey
_ R. A. Kelly —
_ W. Komp
__ D. C. Little
_ R. V. Wakeley _
_ H. R. Fox
G. H. Duncan —
W. .T. T ".'icrhton
A. T. Wilson —
— R. C. Taylor _
— O. J. Timber _
V. H. Bowman
— Robert Gray _
— J. A. Lana-don _
— R. F. Redfom _
— T. J. Sleeth
T>. R. Bi'-'-TiS
A. W. S*'<nton
— Edward Haley
T. H. Cooper
.-_ T. D. Bay ley
_ G. G. Oulton
_W. E. Hay
_ K.R. Shore
_ W. G. Murray
- J. B. Frank
— F. W. Stopr>s
,_ A. G. Thompson —
..„ J. M. Steplun
_ G. H. Lepper
E. A. Smith
J. M. B. McClellan
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959
237
AT DECEMBER 31st, 1958.
If not there, then Secretary's Address is where lod^e is held.
of St. Jolin the Evangelist, all others on or near that of St. John the Baptist.
are corrected up to July 31st, 1959.
1.2
Night of Meeting
479 Mon. on or after F.M. —
480iThurs. on or before F.M.
48114th Thursday
48212nd Monday
4831 1st Monday
4841 2nd Tuesday
48511st Thursday
4861 1st Monday
487 i 2nd Monday -._
488 '2nd Tuesday
48912nd Thui-sday
490,2nd Thursday
491 1 2nd Friday
49211st Thursday
49412nd Friday — ^
495 1 3rd Wednesday
496 1 2nd Wednesday
497 1 3rd Friday -
49811st Monday .
499i2nd Monday
50012nd Tuesday —
50112nd Thursday _.
502l2nd Monday
503 1 1st Monday
604 '2nd Tuesday —
50512nd Wednesday
506ll8t Thursday _
50712nd Tuesday —
60813rd Tuesday —
50912nd Friday __
510! 2nd Wednesday
511 '3rd Monday
512'lRt Wf-dnesday .
513'4th Thursday „
514'4th Monday —
51512nd Friday
5161 1st Monday
51713rd Wednesday .
5181 Ist Monday
51 9 '4th Tuesdav
52012nd Tuesday
52111st Monday
52212nd Tuesday —
523! 1st Monday
624' 2nd Thursday _
52514th Tuesday —
526! 2nd Wodnesday
527' 1st Wrdnesday .
528'2nd Wednesday
529'2nd Monday —
530 '2nd Friday
531' 3rd Thursday
532' 1st Friday —
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190
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
RETURNS OF LODGES AS
For Secretary's Address look first at list of Special Addresses, Page 244 to 251
Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation of Officers on or near the FestiTal
The names of the W. M. and Secretary
Lodge
Where Held
W. Master
Secretary
536!aAlgonquin-
537laUlster-
5381aEarl Kitchener.
539 1 aWaterloo
540 1 aAbitibi
54 1 1 aTuscan...
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5421 aMetropolitan-
543lalmperial
544'aLincoln
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■ Toronto
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- Toronto
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545laJohn Ross Robertson. Toronto..
546iaTalbot St. Thomas.-
547laThe Victoi-y Toronto
54S aGeneral Mercer • Toronto
549'alonic Hamilton.
550'aBuchanan —
551 ; aTuscan
552laQueeii City.
553'aOak\vood..
554laBorder Cities-
555laWardrope
5561 Nation
557 1 Finch
5581 S. A. Luke—
559 1 aPalestine
5601 St. Andrew's —
5611 Acacia
562iaHamilton-
563;aVictory —
5641 Ashlar.
565iaKil\vinning —
566laKinpr Hiram.
567'aSt.Aidan's
568'aHunett
569laDoric
570'aDufferin
BTllaAntiquity
572 j aMizpah
573laAdoniram
574 1 aCraig
575 aFidelity
576!aMimosa
577|aSt. Clair
578laQueen'8
579|aHarmony
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SSI i aHarcourt
B82|aSunnyside
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584 ' aKaministiquia —
585laRoyal Edward-
586 i aRemembrance —
587 1 aPatricia
588|aNational
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— Hamilton
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— Toronto
— Toronto
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■ Toronto
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. Toronto-
, Niagara Falls.
. Ailsa Craig
. Toronto
Toronto —
Toronto —
Kingston.
Windsor—
. London —
. Toronto
. Toronto
• Toronto
S. F. Crozier
A. J. Pedlar
. J. A. Westwood _.
. J. E. R. Walker
.J. V. Mitchell ..
. W. H. Harris
- A. C. Love
. W. G. Mills
- Smith McDougall
-A. T. Williams _
- D. F. Graham
- J. H. Fair
- Jas. Martin —
A. A. Watson
H. G. Holden
A. M. Lumsden ..
. N. A. MacEachem
. C. G. Critchley
■ F. C. Craig
• W. D. Ferguson —
. E. E. Reid
- Rjrmal Nelson
- J. H. Jackson
- W. A. McPherson
- J. H. Hartley —
W. H. Quinn ..
G. S. Haggstrom A. W. Marshall _.
J. E. Campbell J. G. Re.d _
. K. R. Atkinson
. G. A. Dorkin
G. W. Blackmore
G. M. Wilson
H. D. Allison ..
■ E. A. Barnard
R. A. Carter
W. Carey
F. A. Sceviour
J. Lock
M. E. Smith
G. R. Drummond —
D. K. MacLean
Z. M. Niblock
Ellery Ouderkirk
W. C. Carson —
■ Murray Sklar H. Ginsberg
W. J. Tate J. N. Salter
C. C. Lillico C. W. Carson
• Andrew Cowie H. A. Snell
- A. L. Brown H. Whitehead
- G. J. Martin H. A. B. Bavr^tt
- Clifford Yates Geo. Mitchell
- J. Kemp H. Hanwpll
J. H. BoltoTi H. J. Jeffery
■J. C. Vincent
• H. W, McMurry
• E. E. Reilly
• A. J. Lennard —
■ R. C. Phillips _
W. G. Wisby
• John Norris .—
- J. J. Graham
W. Leiper. Jr.
F W. Seaton
G. N. Walker
R. M. Brown
F. M. S>i°nherd —
F. E. Wil«ion
W. L. Rursris
A. W. Kel'v
Dennis Coghlan w. G. MrCulloch
R. C. Lewis .._ G. R. Stephens _
W. J. Kirkpatrick j^ h. Annable ...
R. E. Klein r>. Vannan
H. C. Chantler h. C. Siucle
J. G. M. Clark
John C-'v-rt .
J. J. Williams
Fort William J. W. Cumbers
Kingston
. Toronto-
- Toronto-
. Capreol—
"Toronto-
Ottawa —
. Toronto-
N. R. Firstbrook
— ~ C. Buckingham _
F. W. Charles
H. M. Barth
E. L. Earl
J. G. Porter
S. Donnan
K. W. Clark
H. G. Archbell
C. L. Hall ^. ^^,.„^..
J. W. A. Farquharson F. B. Greaves
L. N. Brooks T. Chard
A. E. Styles A. McK. Shaw
A. W. Dixon K. B. P.-ige
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959
239
AT DECEMBER 31st, 1958.
If not there, then Secretary's Address is where lodge is held.
of St. John the Evangelist, all others on or near that of St. John th« Baptist.
are corrected up to July 31st, 1959.
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240
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
RETURNS OF LODGES AS
For Secretary's Address look first at lis! of Special Addresses, Page 244 to 251
Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation of Officers on or near the FestiTal
The names of the W. M. and Secretary
1^
Lodge
Where Held
W. Master
Secretary
592|aFairbank
693|aSt.Andrew'8-
594|aHillcrest
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596 1 Martintown.
597|aTemple
598|aX)ominion_
599laMount Dennis.
eooiaMaple Leaf
BOllaSt Paul
602iaHugh Murray.
603 1 aCampbell
604 1 aPalace
605|aMelita
6061 aUnity
607|aGolden Fleece-
608 1 aGothic
609 1 Tavistock
610iaAshlar_.
611|aHuron-Bruce_
612|aBirch CIiff__
613|aFort Erie
614|aAdanac
615|aDominion_
616laPerfection
617,aNorth Bay
618|aThunder Bay
6191 aRunnymede
620 aBay of Quinte
62 1 1 aFrontenac
622|aLorne
623 1 Doric
624 1 aDereham
6251 aHatherly
626 1 aStamford.
627 1 aPelee
628|aGIenro=e
629laGrenville
630laPrinfe of Wales-
6311 Manivou
632|aLonpr Branch
6331 aHastings
6341 aDelta
6351 aWellington
636 1 aHornepayne
637 1 aCaledonia
6381a Bedford
639'aEeaf-h _
640 1 a Anthony Sayer —
641 laGarden
642 1 aSt. Andrew's
643 ! aCathedral
644 1 aSimcoe
645laLake Shore
6461 Rowland
647 1 aTodmorden
, Toronto-
, Hamilton
. Hamilton
. Ottawa
F. P. Tonkin _
C. V. Elliott Jr.
I. H. Walker
Martintown —
, London
. Windsor
, Weston
, Toronto
, Sarnia
, Hamilton
. Campbellville-
, Windsor-
. Toronto
, Toronto
, Toronto
Lindsay
. Tavistock-
Byron-
H. D. MacDermid _
Hugh Munro
D. N. Fletcher
B. E. Beger
T. R. Wood
■ W. G. Colhoun
• H. L. Jackson
• William Homer ,
• R. F. Twiss
J. D. Wotherspoon __
R. Strachan ,
G. A. Sweatman
W. A. Hamm _____
D. S. Mcintosh
W. G. Stewart
. D. C. Taylor
■ Fred Thain
. R. A. Duff
. W. E. Germain ■
. J. Eaglesham
G. R. Carbert
K. B. Thompson H. Taylor
A. L. Lee
E. W. Skirrow
Harold Sinclair H. Browning
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. Merritton
. Ridgeway
. St. Catharines-
, North Bay
. Port Arthur
. Toronto
. Toronto.
F. A. Weber
G. K. Johnson
Henry Fullick _
K. E. Yates
G. D. Bird
A. J. Morganson
L. C. Russ
Walter Smith _
H. F. Bahm
R, K. Yeo
A. S. Haley
T. A. Waugh _.
T. Marshall
W. R. Allely .
S. A. Goring
S. H. Bryant
T. Harwood —
H. V. French
C. Hardy
W. G. Crandon .
, E. J. Horney —
. W. C. Ellis
. C. Dennis
S. E. Fomeri —
H. G. Hyland W. J. Armstrong —
L. V. Duckworth C. J. Cushnie —
Sharbot Lake W. Newton W Meldrum
Chapleau N. W. Pellow .._ .._ G N. McKnight
Kirkland Lake B. A. Darling F Washington .
Mount Elgin — ; r. e. Harris W. J. M. Hart
Sault Ste. Mane — e. L. Hewett G. R. Lee, Act'g. _
. Stamford Centre j. e. W. Skinner R. F. Cooper
Scudder e. F. Holl W. J. Wiper
Elmira R. M. Brubaeher F C. Ruppel —
Toronto — R. W. McKay J. A. Eyre
Toronto — A. H. Hopkins H. J. Campbell
. Emo J. L. Whiddon E. L. Botel
Mimico
Hastings
Toronto-
Toronto-
Hornepayne,
Toronto.
. Toronto.
• E. E. McCombe _.
Harold Fife
• N. H. Brown
• L. A. Callingham
• L. I. Sawchyn
• G. R. Stinson -.
F. H. Ranney
H. J. McColl —
A. Lawrence
,_ N. J. Nixon
P. C. Waltho
G. McBain
Harold Deamley -.. - T. Adams ,
Hamilton Beach Stephen Paton B. E. Hulford
Mimico J. M. Davy A. W. Bryan
, Windsor
Windsor
Toronto
Toronto
Mimico
. Mount Alber
.Todmorden —
•F. W. Badder _-
B. W. Baker _
H. C. Tolmie .._
H. M. Hurst ....
J. H. Wilson —
■H. G. Park
• G. E. Brown ....
J. Brigffs
C. W. Flett
A. Irvine
M. J. Leatherdale —
H. E. Newton
K. G. Lees
, R. Moss
TORONTO. ONTARIO, 1959
241
AT DECEMBER 31st, 1958.
If not there, then Secretary's Address is where lodge is held.
of St. John the Evangelist, all others on or near that of St. John the Baptist.
are corrected np to Jnly 31st, 1959.
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6921 Srd Monday
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2nd Thursday
2nd Tuesday
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GRAKD LODGE OF CAJ^AJ>A A>mUAL COMMUNICATION
RETURNS OF LODGES AS
For Secretary's Address look first at list of Special Addresses, Page 244 to 251
Lodges marked (a) hold their Installation of Officers on or near the FestiTml
The names of the W. M. and Secretaiy
Lodge
Where Held
W. Master
Secretary
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_ J. F. Carey
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_ D. N. Robertson
_ James Sim
_ R. S. Rennie
_ L. A. Staples
_. L. B. Reid
— P. E. Trussler -
— Dennis Ball
— J. R. Home
_ A. W. Smith _
_ F. Reid
~ W. P. Travis _
_ Alex. Tweedie _
_W. A. Klainka
_ L. J. Wildridge
_- J. A. Enstone —
— Eugene Rose —
_ G. T. Abel
_ D. S. McCuaig _
_ D. C. Farlinger
_ J. J. Laing —
_ A. M. Schmidt
_ J. C. Scott
_ R. E. Greer
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— W. A. Varley —
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_ J. M. Elliott -- .
— E. Honner
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— J. K. Dawson
— W. Tennent _
— W. J. Finch _
— R. M. Owen
— J. D. Taylor .
— H. C. Startup
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G. H. Barnett
H. G. Graham
J. E. J. Fahlgren
E. R. Lewis
— R. H. Scowen
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— E. H. Bouchier
— Maxwell Hopper
— M. R. Davidson
— H. Tait
M. Waranuk
F. E. Eaton
— A. J. Grigsby
— A. G. Adams
— C. J. S. Hall
— J. Poppleton
— J. M. Burgess
.-- D. E. Bell
— H. G. Jackson
— F. Thain
E. J. Pow
Stamford Centre J. L. Grierson J. N. Withey
6Sl|aClaude M. Kent-
682|aAstra
6831 aWexf orA
684|aCentennial
685|aJoseph A. Hearn.
6861 Atomi..
687]aMeridian
688|aWyndham
689laFlower City
690|aTemplp
Wawa-
Oakville
Weston
Agincourt_
London
_ Port Credit
Deep River.
Dundas
_ Guelph
Brampton
Kitchener.
691|aFriendship
692|aThoma8 Hamilton
Simpson
693]aEast Gate
694 aBaldoon-
Copper Cliff.
. R. J. Latimer
. D. W. Shaw _..
. J. M. Boak
W. L. Strieker
. W. J. Bradley ...
G. E. Poyner
Walter Cowan ...-
T. R. Davies
• H. G. Zeigler
Gordon Kearns
W. E. James ...
. B. G. Turner
. W. S. MfKay
. G. A. McLain .
. R. D. Buchanan
. C. J. Hill
. J. Craig
J. H. Si»ddftn
, G. W. P^berts ,
J. F. Heap
. W. C. Gillingham _
— C. E. Wilton
Hugh Taylor
G. O. Price
695laParkwood_
696|aHarry L. Martyn
697 1 aGrantham
698iaElliot Lake
699laBethel
700' aCorinthian
XJDI Ashlar —
, Stoney Creek_ J. H. Lee
. Atrincourt E. J. Read
Wallp.ceburg E. K. Rupert —
0=hawa J. W. Lowry .-_.
Toronto W. T. Ovf^rend -. .
Port Dalhousle F. G. White —
Elliot Lake K. H. Stubbs __..
Sudbury G. F. Leigh
Kintore D. R. Calder _ —
Tillsonburg __.W. H. Smith
. Leightcn McDermid _
. K. S. Thompson
. A. E. Brunt
. R. F. Woodward
E. L. Kidson
W. W. Tanner ,
L. D. Davis
',. R. McPhee
R. H. White
S. E. L. Woodman __
TORONTO, ONTARIO. 1959
243
AT DECEMBER 31st, 1958.
If not there, then Secretary's Address is where lodge is held.
of St. John the Evangelist, all others on or near that of St. John the Baptist.
are corrected np to July 31st, 1959.
Night of Meeting
-s
K
M
Z ar^ 010,00
648!2nd Monday 6 4 8 1 — 1 — — 215 221
649|3rd Tuesday 11 16 16 3 1 3 8—309 313
65011st Monday 2 2 2 — — — 15 61 57
651 1st Thursday 16 15 17 2 1 3 4 5 297 304
652 2nd Monday 78911254 293 291
653Uth Monday 13 13 13 3 — 3 3 1 242 251
654 1 4th Tuesday 2 3 4 1 — 1 2 4 212 208
655|3rd Monday 4 6 4 2 — 1 6 — 193 192
656|lst Wednesday 14 10 10 2 1 4 — 2 176 187
657|3rd Tuesday 10 11 7 — 1 4 4 1 127 129
658 1 3rd Monday 12 16 18 1 — 1 1 — 216 227
659! 2nd Tuesday 11 9 12 4 — 4 — — 156 167
660|2nd Wednesday 10 5 2 1 — — 1 — 115 125
661|4th Friday 3 1 2 — — — — 5 160 158
662 2nd Thursday 4 7 4 1 — 2 1 e 132 132
663'3id Monday . 4 6 5 6 — 5 2 1 173 175
664'4th Friday 4 5 9 2 — 3 — 2 164 165
e65|3rd Friday 6 5 7 2 — 1 — 1 129 135
666|lst Monday 9 9 13 2 — 1 — — 131 141
667|3rd Wednesday 10 9 11 — — 1 — — 119 128
668] 1st Wednesday 6 7 7 o — , — — — 94 102
669!2nd Thnrsdny 7 7 9 2 — 3 2 1 109 112
670|3rd Wednesday 13 12 12 3 — 2 2 — 130 142
67114th Tuesday 5 6 8 11 1 — 3 120 123
672|2nd Wednesday 4 5 6 1 .— — — — 97 102
6731 1st Tuesday 6 6 6 3 — 3 — — 108 114
6741 1st Tuesday 6 6 6 2— — — — 87 95
675' 3rd Wednesday 12 12 11 3 — — 2 3 115 125
676|lst Friday . 12 13 IS — — — 1 — 118 129
677!2nd Monday 12 14 23 5 — 2 — 1 124 138
678' 3rd Wednesday 5 3 1 4 _ _ _ _ 80 89
67913rd Tuesday — 9 7 a ~ — ~ 1— 57 65
68012nd Thursday 334— — 121 63 62
681|2nd Wednesday 10 10 8 2 — — — 1 60 71
682|2nd Thursday 15 16 13 3 _ _ _ _ 9I 109
6831 1st Friday 15 15 18 4 1 — 11 86 104
68411st Tuesday 9 7 7 4 __ — — 140 153
68511st Friday 8 13 5 1 — 2 — — 104 111
68612nd Tuesday 10 18 17 2 — 6 — — 93 99
687 2nd Wednesday 11 9 9 3— 3— — 38 49
688 3rd Wednesday 8 7 4 5— — — 1 38 50
689 2nd Thursday 14 11 7 10 — — 1 — 45 68
690|3rd Wednesday . 7 7 5 g — — — — 33 48
69112nd Wednesday 11 11 7 _ _ _ _ _ 25 86
692'3rd Thursday 14 13 5 7 _ _ _ _ 38 59
693'2nd Wednesday 7 4 2 64— — 1— — 60
694' 1st Wednesday H 8 8 25 — — — — — 36
695' 2nd Thursday 11 7 7 48— — — — — 59
eOfihst wppw day after 28th . 2 1 161— — — — — 63
697|Last Monday 8 — — 42— — — — — 50
698 '2nd Friday . — — — — — — — — — —
699' 2nd Wednesday — — — — — — — — "^
700|2nd Tuesday — — — — — —
UD'lst Thursday . — — — — — — — — — —
240 10124 2633 864 134624 135464 4114 4038 4081 1011
244 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
P. O. ADDRESSES OF SECRETARIES
Special addresses of Secretaries of Lodges in the Cities and in other places
where the Secretary's address is not the same as that of the Lodge.
No.
Lodge
5 Sussex
6-.-The Barton-
10 Norfolk
11 Moira
Location
. Brockville
.Hamilton
- Simcoe
-Belleville
15 -St. George's —
16 St. Andrew's-
17— St. John's
20._.St. John's-
Secretary and P.O. Address
.R. H. Wallace, 388 King St. W.
_J. E. Piercy, 197 Prospect St. S.
.G. F. Anger, 45 Kent St.
-H. C. McElrath, 49 Dunbar St.
. VV. E. Thompson, 31 Dacotah St.
. S. M. Sinclair, 78 Grosvenor St. (5)
. St. Catharines-
. Toronto
. Cobourg H. R. Quantiill, 177 Albert St.
.London W. H. Kipp, 124 Base Line Rd
22.... King Solomon's— Toronto __ H. E. Sutton, 52 Southwood Dr. (8)
23 Richmond .Richmond Hill H. W. R. Sayers, 63 Starlight Cr.
24.....St. Francis Smiths Falls G. P. Marshall, 25 McEwen Ave.
25 Ionic .Toronto A. A. Evans, .259 Glencairn Ave.,
(12).
27-....Strict Observance.Hamilton
35 St. John's Cayuga
38— Trent Trenton
40.._ St. John's Hamilton
41_-St. George's
42 — St. George's..
43 King Solomon's Woodstock
44 St. Thomas St. Thomas-
45 Brant . Brantford
46 Wellinp'ton Chatham
47 Great Western Windsor
52 Dalhousie-
54 Vaughan-
56 Victoria
-Ottawa.
_ Maple_
-Sarnia-
58._..Doiie_
61 Acacia
.Otla\
.B. W. Sharpe, 20 Paisley Ave. S.
.R. M. Murphy. R.R. No. 1
-V. P. Carswell. 60 Heber St.
C. E. Heal, 136 Brantdale St.
,M. Snook, Bo.x 23. Ruthven
D. A. McDonald, 478 Central Ave.
\. W. Massie, 717 Rathbourne Ave.
...N. E. Rolling, 215 Sunset Dr.
— H. H. Clark, 59 King George Rd.
H. D. Paulucci. 47 Wilson Ave.
Albert Campbell, 1236 Winder-
mere Rd.
_. B. Lishman. 1412 Kilbourn Ave. (1)
W. O. Hallawell, Concord
— A. D, McMurtrie. 321 Talfourd
St.
.R. F. Tubman, 55 Glen Ave., (1).
.Hamilton D. R. Shaw, 668 Main St. E.
..London E. C. Smith, 105 Langarth St. B.
-.Toronto F. R. Workman, 11 Brendan Rd.
(17)
J. W. Dean, 308 Thames St. S.
V. Richardson, R.R. No. 2
A. G. Malcolm. 38 Samuelson St.
H. R. Alberts, 97 Water St.
F. L. Bissell, Algonquin
B. E. Garrett, 251 Snowdon Ave.
(12)
76 Oxford — Woodstock C. E. Nettleton. 512 Princess St.
77 Faithful Brethren. Lindsay C. H. Heels, 76 Glenelg St. W.
79 Simcoe Bradford I. F. Gray, R.R. 1, Bradford
bl St. John's Mt. Hryd^ea L. M. Brown, R.R. No. 2
86 Wilson Toronto C. J. E. Lawer, 158 CJolin Ave.
f7)
87 Markham Union Markhgm ^W. B. H. Rose, 328 Peter St.
64.....Kil winning —
65 Reho'ooam
68 St. John's.
69. Stirling.
72._.Alma,
73_St. James.
74 St. James.
75 St. John's
SB St. George's
90„...Manito
92 Cataraqui.-
96 Corinthian.
99 Tuscan.
100— Valley
101 Corinthian...
103-_Maple Leaf.
105 St. Mark's...
l07....St. Paul's..-
109 Albion
-Owen Sound E. C. Rosskopf, 996 2nd Ave. E.
-Jollini-jwood F. H. Bellamy, 198 Pine St.
-Ivincston T. N. Clarke, 173 Macdonnell St.
-Barrie G. H. Scott, 20 Poyntz St.
-Newmarket T. A. Mitchell, 227 Eagle St.
Dundas... W. Law, 60 Hatt St.
Peterborough R. F. Downey. 20S BoswpII Ave.
St. Catharines J. Thomson. 68 Merritt St.
Niagara Falls H. Higgins. 2078 Valley Way
Lambeth R. A. McDougall, R.R. No. 1,
Glanworth
Harrowsmith G. A. Goslin, Hartington.
No.
Lodge
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 245
Location Secretary and P.O. Addreu
114 Hope Port Hope
116... -Cassia. .Thedford
119 Maple Leaf ___Bath
120 Warren Finjral
121_Doric Brantford
122 Renfrew Renfrew
123 Rplleville Belleville
125 Corn wall_______ Cornwall
128 ...-.Pembroke Pembroke
133 Lebanon Forest Exeter
139 Lebanon O.shawa
140 Malaliide Aylmer
144 Tecumseh Stratford
146 Prince of Wales Newburgh
148— Civil Service Ottawa_.___
151...- Grand River Kitfhener—
155 Peterborough Peterborough
156 York Toronto
158 Alexandra Oil Springs
161 Percy Warkworth
164-..-Star-in-the-East -Wellington
165 Burlington liurlinprton
168..._Merrltt Welland
169 Macnab Port Colborne_
171..._Prinoe of Wales. lona Station......
174 Walsingham Port Rowan —
177„..The Builders Ottawa
1 80_Speed O uel ph
185 Enniskillen York
192— -Orillia. Orillia
193 Scotland. Scotland
194-..Petrolia "etrolia
195 The Tu.^can London
200...-.St. Alban's Mount Forest-.
209a St. John's London
209..._.Evergreen Lanark
215 Lake *inieliasburg-._
218 Stevenson Toronto
219 Credit Georgetown
220 Zeredatha Uxbridge
■221 Mountain. _ Thorold
228 Prince Arthur Odessa
229-.-.Ionic B'.-ampton
230-,..Kerr Barrie
231 ..-Lodge of Fidelity— Ottawa
233 Doric Pirkhill
237-....Vienna Vienna
242 Macoy Millorytown
245._.-Tecumseh Thamesville
247 Ashlar Toronto
249 Caledonian Midland
250-.-.Thistle Embro
253— Minden- Kingston
254 Clifton Niagara Falls.
257— Gait Gait
2RS _nuelDh Guelph
2"!) Pniincrfield Springfield
264 Chaudiere Ottawa
R. A. Gustar, 56 Pine St.
— H. Briers, R.R. No. 4.
Herbert Weese, R.R. No. 2.
— W. B. D. Orchard, Shedden
— E. E. Mclntyre, R. R. No. 1,
— L. B. Smith, 5 Flaunt St. S.
H. G. Bates, 53 Everett St.
G. E. McCutheon, 515 Goiy St.
— M. Doering, 558 Mary St.
^C. Mawhinney, 310 Carling St.
— Chas. Templar, 67 Whiting Ave.
J. B. Wright, R.R. No. 3 St.
Thomas
S. W. Rust, 203 Douglas St.
— D. Sexsmith, R.R. No. 1 Wilton
— E. D. Berry, 56 Glen Ave, (1)
- H. W. Rothaermel, 393 Park St,
E. E. Lee, 29 Cricket Place
B. Simpson, 606 Millwood Rd., (7)
W. Morley, R.R. No. 2
E. Ewing, Dartford
— B. C. Tice, R.R. No. 1
— R. J. M. Allen, 510 Martha St.
H.E. Stark, 21 Church St. W.
C. M. McNeil, R. R. No. 2
— W. G. Agar, R. R. No. 4
— H. C. Unger, R.R. No. 2 St.
Williams
D. G. Hewer, 33 Warwick Place
.A.. J. Hawker, 47 Edgehi.l Dr.
A. McConachie, R.R. No. 3
Hagersville.
— C. O. Pamaby, 62 Jarvis St.
C. R. McEwan, Oakland
-J. .\. McCabe, 507 Grove St.
R. T. Dunlop, 550 St. George St.
H. J. Corley. R.R. No. 3
F. B. Robin.=on. 36 Grand Ave.
\rthur Ennis, Fallbrook
Gerald Redner, R.R. No. 1
J. H. Johnston, 445 Castlefield
Ave.
G. S. Wri.ght, 50 Byron St.
R. Hudson, 71 First St.
— C. R. Bu.'^s. 26 Welland St. S.
Percy Wri.ght, Westbrook.
C. A. Firman. 106 Elizabeth St. S.
V. E. Knight. 50 Burton .A.ve.
E. Jenkins, 31 Findlay Ave.
C. J. Fox. R.R. No. 7
Lyle Walsh, Straff ordville
A. M. Purvis. R.R. No. 3
W. E. Hopper, R. R. No. 1
P. F. Wayman, 222 Richview
Ave.. (10).
J. J. Robins. 316 Second St.
D. J. McLeod, R. R. No. 6
G. H. Veale, 437 Johnson St,
Apt. 2
F. Want. 647 McDougal Crescent,
— G. J. Johnson, 55 Lansdowne Rd.
S.
__T. Jackson, 17 Kensington St.
F. E. Harris, Bi-ownsville
M. H. Chapman, 86 Blackburn At
246 GRAND LOIKJE OF CANADA Al^NUAL COMMUNICATION
No. Lodge
26 5 Patterson
Location
.Thornhill
267 Parthenon-
-Chatham-
269 — Brougham Union Claremont-
270_Cedar
Z71_WelIington.
272 Seymour
. Oshawa
-Erin
-Ancaster-
274_Kent-.
276 — Teeswater-
277-_Seymour
279_New Hope..
283__Eureka
.Blenheim..-
-Teeswater-
- Port Dalhousie-
-Hespeler-
285-.-.Seven Star-
289-_.Doric
.Belle\'ille-.
. Al listen
-Lobo-
290 — Leamingrton.
291__Dufferin
Secretary and P.O. Address
_G. A. Russell, 182 Snowden Ave.,
Toronto (12)
-John Ryan, 114 West St.
-S. S. J. Pugh, Locust mil,
R.R. No. 1.
. E. F. Farrow, 94 Eitson Rd. S.
-Stewart Scott, Belfountain
_E. McMulIen, 1169 Wilson Ave..
Hamilton
JE. L. Jacklin, 28 Elizabeth St.
JPeter Moffat, R.R. No. 3
. B. E. Schpab, 31 Tecumseh St.
St. Catharines
-.G. Henderson, 125 Cooiwr St.
_R. L. Orr. 28 Southview Ave.
_R. N. Walker, Box 4, Camp
Borden
-W. Keays, R.R. 1, Hyde Park
-Leamington R. D. McLean, 29 Oak St. E.
-W. Flamboro D. W. Dunkin, 6 Tweedsmuir
Ave., Dundas
292_Jiobertson King F. E. Boys, Oak Ridges P.O.,
R.R. 3
294 Moore Courtright .B. C. Kitchen, R.R. 1, Mooretown
296 .-Temple St. Catharines F. R. Davis, 23 Albert St.
E97 — Preston Preston ,W. Graystone, 4:26 Margaret St.
300__Mount Olivet Thorndale C. V. Fox, 953 Colbome St..
London
802_-.St. David's St. Thomas K. S. Woodward. 45 Redan St.
804_Minerva Stroud J. H. Wil.son, R.R. No. 1
305._Humber Weston G. E. Medhurst, 30 Robert St.
(15).
307 — Arkona Arkona G. S. Lampman, R.R. No. 2.
Thedford.
309-_Morning Star Carlow R. D. Munro, Auburn
312-.-Pnyx. Wallaceburg J. H. Burnett, 647 Wall St.
313-..-ClementL
SlG_noric
-Lakefield..
-Toronto..
322_.North Star.
324_Temple
326 Zetland
328 Ionic
330 Corinthian
332 Stratford
838-.-J)ufferin
339-.Onent
341 Bruce
343 Georgina
845 Nilestown..
-Owen Sound..
-Hamilton
.. Toronto
-Napier..——
London..
-Toronto-
346 Occident Toronto —
858_Delaware Valley Delaware-
859 Vittoria Vittoria —
861 Waverley-
864_Dufferin-_
867-_St. George.
868 Salem
869__Mimico
170 Harmony
_D. A. Nichols, Caroline St.
.A. J. Collins, 67 MacDonald Ave.,
Wepton (15)
-J. J. Teschke, 715-3rd Ave. E.
-J. Turner, 18 Bevan Court
-P. E. Woa*ton, 252 Hanna Rd. (17)
-Evan Denning. R.R. No. S.
Strathroy
_W. E. Bradt. 16 C.ovs V^.
-A. A. Shaw, 108 Douro St.
.F. Donovan, R.R. No. 1
-A. M. Watt, 30 Taylor Dr., (6).
-L. MacKenzie, R.R. No. 3 Kin-
cardine.
-P. W. Davies. 229 Symington At.
(9)
.R. J. Carswell, 516 Hamilton Rd.
London
.J. T. Berry, 201 Melrose Ave. (12)
_G. F. McKay, R. R. No. 1
_S. R. Hancock. 203 Talbot St. S.,
Simcoe.
-Guelph R. G. Stephens, City Hall
-Melbourne J. C. McLean, R.R. No. 1,
Walkers
.Toronto W. F. Damp, 63 Southvale Dr.
(17)
-Brockville A. G. Ingle, 250 Park St.
. Lambton Mills J. Kendall, 120 Lloyd Manor Rd.
Toronto 18
. Delta Don Elliott, Chantry
.Nilestown-
TORONTO, ONTARIO. 1959
247
No. Lod^e Location Secrertanr and P.O. Addreu
871 — Prince of Wales .Ottawa H. .T. Sykes. 634 Churchill Ave.
872_.-Palmer Fort Erie R. E. Gardiner, 188 Henrietta St.
373......Cope-Stone Welland W. B. Martin, 234 Willson Rd.
374 Keene Kpene , n R. Comrie, R.R. 3, Keene
376 Unity Huntsville S. G. Avery. 147 Main St.
877 Lome .Shelbiirne VV. Newell, R.U. No. 3
878 King Solomon's... London L. M. Clark, 444 Dorinda St.
379 Middlesex Bryanaton H. Foster, R.R. No. 4, Ilderton.
380 Union London R.E. TlUson, 194 Bel^rave Are.
882.._Doric Hamilton W. J. Macintosh, 72 Kenilworth
Ave. S.
384._.Ali)ha Toronto W. H. Brown, 69 Oak Park Ave.
(IS)
386-.-.McCoH We.st Lome V. Bury, R.R. No. 2
387 — Lansdowne JL<ansdowne R. A. Running, R.R. No. 1
388... Henderson—— Ilderton B. R. Clemance. U.R. 1. UenfieW
392 — Huron Camlachie M. Burnley, R. R. No. 2
899 Moffat HarrieUville G. Corless, R.R. No. 1. Spring-
field
400_.OakviIIe Oakville E. C. Cox, 69 Bartos Dr.
402 Central Essex C. G. Johnston, 32 Alice St. S.
403 Windsor' Wiiulsor _ ...A. Shaw, 274 Giles Blvd. W.
409_.-Golden Rule Gravenhurst .W. E. McDonald. 491 Phillip St. B.
410__Zeta loronto H. L. Bennett, 83 Allanbrook Dr.,
Islington.
412.....Key8tone Sault Ste. Marie A. R. Priddle. 115 Wellington St.
414 Pe<iuonKa E.
Kenora. H. S. Cade, 313 First St. N.
419 Liberty Sarnia A,. W. Jordan, 264 Campbell St.
426 Stanley Toronto J. L. Johnson, 202 Drewry Ave.
Willowdale
427-_Nickel Sudbury P. A. Orates., lO^^PiPf St^
430_.Acacia Toronto H. A Sinclair, 52 Balsam Ave..
481....Moravian Cargill 3- M. Reid, Pinkerton
434 Algonwuin Emsdale g. R. ^^y/"'''\,%"'^'^,^°^J
437 T.isonn...— Sarnia F. J. Sanders ^-^-^ u °k %^ ^ l»
438 H.-,rmony Toronto D. S. Cody. 32 Kimbark B vd. 12
440._.Arcadia Minden Vinton Loucks. R. R. No. 1
441._Westport Westport Fred Buttenll. R.R. No. 2. l/od-
ffey
446 Granite Fort Frances W. T. Russell, 428 Second St. E.
447— Sturgeon Falls Sturgeon Falls..- G. R. Bartlett. Warren
450-Hawkesbury Hawkesbury W. T R. Hay. „]^orne St
453 Royal Fort William— J. A. Macdonald, 350 N. Archibald
St.
456 Elma Monkton C. S. Harrison. R.R. No. 1
458 Walea Longue Sault J. H. Maginnis. Lunenburg
467.....Tottenham Tottenham A. McLean. Palgrave
4R8 Peel rnlodon Eaot Geo. A. Evans. «•«• N" / , .
icgZATgoma— Sault Ste. Marie^D. Willock Jr., 183 Woodward
473...The Beaches Toronto F. F^^MiUs. 114 Fallingbrook Rd.
474.....Victoria Toronto Norman^Henry. 5 Oakbum Ore...
475 Dundurn «'' t'^^^wl^" N F '"lHe?L';^"Saroti?k
476-Corintl. ian Knto F* Wright! 99 fnwood Ave. 6
481 Corinthian 1 '^t? H J Squire. 208 Wilson St.
484....Golden Star Pjll FalT^ J " S A?lan 4 Florence St. ^
489... Osiris^..- |^;^nto ^'ZS. R McCall. 126 Glenvale Blvd..
494....Iliv€rdale loronto >=• ^ ^^ -
™ _,, . . Hamilton D. Ritchie. 267 Ea.«rt llth St.
495- ...The Electric. .Sf"^!';^ g J. WalVom. 384 Strathmore
496 University Toronto. t.. ^^^^ ^^^
. .„„ Harry Davis. Cloyne.
^97 St. Andrew's '^'"den "^iry ^
848 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL OOMMUMOATION
No.
Lodge
Location
498 — King George V Coboconk
499_Port Arthur Port Arthur.
600_Rose Windsor
601 — Gonnaught
503 Inwood.
E04_Otter.
505 — Lynden
506 — Porcupine
E08_Ozias.
609_Twin City Kitchener,
610_Parkdale-
-Toronto-
611 — Connaught-
513 — Corinthian—
514_St. Alban's-
-Fort William-
. Hamilton
-Toronto
615_Reba-
617 — Hazeldean-
519__Onondaga_
. Brantf ord-
-Hazeldean.
-Onondaga.
620_Coronati-
-Toronto-
521_Ontario_
622_Mt. Sinai
523_Royal Arthur.
524 — Mississauga
625_TempIe
526 Ion i c
62 7 Espanola
529 Myra
-Windsor.
-Toronto-
. Peterborough.
.Port Credit—
. Toronto-
631 — High Park.
632_Canada
- Ottawa
. Espanola-
-Komoka
-Toronto—
. Toronto—
E33-_.Shanirock.
535__Phoenix__
536 — Algonquin.
537— Ulster
539__Waterloo_
640 — Abitibi
541_-.Tuscan__
-Toronto
-Fonthill
-Copper Cliff.
.Toronto
-Waterloo
Secretary and P.O. Address
_E. White, R. R. No. 1
...S. H. Green, 669 Red River Rd.
-Geo. K. Pinney, 1765 Chilver Rd.
Walkerville
S. J. Smith, 27-30th St. (14).
J. R. Graham, RR. No 3. Oil City
H. C. Imerson, R. R. No. 1
H. B. Dayman, Troy
J. Reid, 209 Main St.
J. M. Buchanan. 31 Morrell St.
H. J. Orpen, 96 Braeside Street,
Waterloo.
_E. H. Wilson. 11 Vickson Court
Islington
_E. T. Hughes, 183 E. Francis St.
_A. G. Elf ord, 40 Lin wood Ave.
-A. D. Tliompson, 121 Ashbourne
Dr. (18)
-T. E. Greenaway, 15 First Ave.
-G. A. Gracey, Stitteville
_Wm. Kemp, 414 Nelson Street,
Brantford
-D. C. Little, 126 Parkview Hill
Cresc. (16)
-R. V. Wakely, 229 Buckingham
Dr. Riverside
_H. R. Fox, 42 Tarlton Rd. (7)
_J. H. Cooper, 445 Arndon Ave
_.r. D. Bayley, 106 Mineola Rd.
West
..G. G. Oulton, 23 McGillvray Ave.
(12)
_W. E. Hay, 311 Tweedsmuir Ave.
JK. R. Shore, 15 Mead Blvd.
-J. B. Frank, R.R. No. 3
_A. G. Thompson, 45 Princemere
Crs., Scarborough.
_J. M. Stephen, 37 Queensdale
Ave., (6).
_G. Lepper, 76 Amelia St.
542 — Metropolitan.
643 — Imperial.
544 — Lincoln.
545_.John Ross
Robertson-
546_..T!iIbot
547-_The Victory.
548 — General Mercer.
549 — Ionic .
550__Buchanan
551_.Tuscan
E52_Queen City.
696 Oak wood
654 — Border Cities.
655 — Wardrope
J. M. B. McClellan, Ridgeville.
A. A. Watson, 11 Power St,
H. G. Holden. 86 Hiltz Ave (18)
N. A. MacEachern. 187 Albert St.
-Iroquois Falls C. G. Critchley, Monteith
-Toronto F. C. Craig, 154 Nairn Ave. (10)
.Toronto W. D. Ferguson, 284 Millwood Rd.
(7)
.Toronto E. E. Reid, 380 Manor Rd. E. (7)
-Abingdon Rymal Nelson, R. R. 1, Smithville
-Toronto J. H. Jackson, 80 Sun Row Dr.,
Weston.
W. A. McPherson, 38 Metcalf St.
J. H. Hartley, 76Q Windermere
Avenue (9)
.Toronto W. H. Quinn, 301 Pacific Ave. (9)
-Hamilton A. W. Marshall, 279 Balmoral
Ave. N.
-Hamilton JJ. G. Reid, 181 East 19th St.
-Hamilton R. A. Carter, 33 Rosedale Ave.
-Toronto Walter Carey, 2052 Gerrard St.,
East (13)
-Toronto F. A. Sceviour, 25 Tanager Ave.
Leaside (17)
-Windsor
-Hamilton-
..John Lock, 647 Cameron Avo-
.M. E. Smith, 250 Main St. W.
TORONTO. ONTARIO, 1959
249
No. Lodge
658 — Sidney Albert
Luke
559 — Palestine-
Location
560 — St. Andrew's-
661 Acacia
562 — Hamilton
663_Victory.
664 Ashlar—
565 Kilwinning.
-Ottawa
-Toronto
- Ottawa
. Ottawa
-Hamilton.
-Chatham...
-Ottawa
566 King Hiram_
567 — St. Aidan's-
568__Hullett
570 — Duffenn
571 Antiquity
572 Mizpah_j
573 Adoniram
675 Fidelity
576 Mimosa
577_.St. Clair-
578 Queen's
579 Harmony.
580__Acacia-
-Toronto...
-Toronto..
-Toronto-
Secretary and P.O. Address
— Z. M. Niblock, 105 Faraday St.
_H. Ginsberg, 24 Ronald Ave. (10)
— J. N. Sailer, S Westniount Ave.
— C. W. Carson, 530 Brierwood Ave.
_H. A. Snell, 196 Mountain Park
Ave, Apt. 12
— H. Whitehead, 79 Elizabeth St.
— H. A. B. Barrett, P.O. Box 6«,
Stittsville.
Geo. Mitchell, S3 Annette St., (9)
H. Hanwell, 84 Belgravia Ave. (10)
H. J. Jeffery, 50 Glenvale Blvd.
(17).
_Londesboro W. Leiper, R.R. No. 1
-Toronto G. N. Walker, 2106 Russet Road.
Port Credit
-Toronto R. M. Brown, 240 Cranbrooko
Ave. (12)
-Toronto F. M. Shepherd, 228 Willard Ave.
(3)
Niagara Falls F. E. Wilson, 469 Hiram St
681 Harcourt—
582 Sunny side.
Toix)nto_
Toronto
Toronto
King.ston-
Windsor
London
Toronto
683 Transportation-
584 Kaministiquia.
-Toronto
, Toronto
-Fort William.
585 Royal Edward Kingston,
586 Remembrance Toronto
587 — Patricia Toronto
589— Grey-
590 Defenders..
591_North Gate-
592._F"airbank
593_..St. Andrew'
594— Hillcrest
595 Rideau
597— Temple
59S Dominion
599 Mt. Dennis
-Toronto
.-Ottawa
-Toronto
600 Maple Leaf Toronto.
€01— St. Paul
602 Hugh Murray-
603 Campbell
604 Palace
605— Melita
606— Unity
607— Golden Fleece.
€08.._Gothic
— A. W. Kelly, 423 Lawrence Ave.
W., Apt. 4.
W. G. McCulloch, 2 Filbert Gate,
Don Mills.
G. Stephens, 35 Larkin Ave., (3).
A. H. Annable, 4S2 Johnson St.
D. Vannan. 1376 Pillette Rd.
H. C. Steele, R.R. No. 10
— N. R. Firstbrook, H Elm Ave..
Apt. 420, (5).
— Cyril Buckingham, 57 Leroy Ave.
(6)
— F. W. Charles. 60 Ascot Ave. (10)
— H. M. Earth, 352 Kingsway
— E. L. Earl, 252 Collingwood St.
— J. G. Porter. 81 Woodrow Ave. (6)
— 3. Donnan, 74 Haddington Ave.
(12)
— T. Chard, 202 Glenview Ave. (12)
— A. McK. Shaw. 67 McKav St.
—Kenneth B. Page, 138 Leacrest
Rd., (17).
— J. D. Wotherspocn, 229 Lake
Shore Dr. (14).
— R. Strachan, 90 Tom St.
— G. A. Sweatman, 40 Alpine Ave.
W. A. Hamm, 1285 Woodside Dr.
..VV. G. Stewart. 596 Adelaide St.
D. C. Taylor, 1138 Lincoln Rd.
F. Thain. 12 Craydon Ave.,
Toronto 9
R. A. Duff, 111 Newmarket Ave.
(13)
_?arnia W. E. Germain, 465 Devine St.
-Hamilton — - J. Eaglesham, 185 Kensington
Ave. S.
-Campbellviilfe G. R. Carhert, R.R. No. 3
. Windsor Harry Taylor, 977 Bridge Ave.
-Toronto E. W. Skirrow. 47 Eastboarne
Cres., Mimico 14
-Toronto H. Browning, 565 St. Clarens Ave
(4)
-Toronto.
-Toronto..
-Lindsay.
— Thos. Marshall, 157 Roe Ave. (12)
_W. R. AUely, Town Hall
250 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
No.
Lodge
Location
609__Tavistock Tavistock.
610 Ashlar Byron
611 Huion-Bruce.
612._Birrh Cliff
«13_-Fort Erie-
6 14 Adanac
-Toronto-
-Birch Cliff-
_Fort Erie
.Merritton
— Ridgeway-
615 Dominion
6 1 6 .^ Verf eclion —
617-_North Bay_
618.— Thunder Bay... -Port Arthur
619 Runnymede Toronto
-St. Catharines.
.North Bay_
Secretary and P.O. Address
.-S. A. Goring, R.R. No. 6,
Woodstock
-S. H. Bryant, 25 Wonderland Rd.,
S., London
_Thos. Harwood, 66 Warland Ave.
(6)
_H. V. French, 141 Dunnington
Dr. (13)
_C. Hardy, 89 Bertie St.
_W. G. Crandon, 21 College St.
_E. J. Horney, 458 North Mill St.
_W. C. Ellis, 12 Cliff Rd.
_C. Dennis, 790 Durril St.
620 .__Bay of Quinte-
623-_,Doric
624. Dereham
.8. E. Forneri, 515 Red River Rd.
_ W. J. Armstrong, 16 Graywood
Dr. (18)
_.. C. J. Cushnie. 4684 Dundas St.,
W., (18).
Kirkland Lake__F. Washington. 6 Comfort St.
-Toronto
625.._Hatherly
626 Stamford
627__Pelee-
_.Mount Elgin W. J. M. Hart, 37 Third St.,
Tillsonburg.
-Sault .Ste. Marie-..- G. R. Lee, (Act'g.), 184 Pim St.
Stamford Centre_R. F. Cooper, 64 Longhurat Ave.,
Niagara Falls
— Scudder W. J. Wiper, Pelee Island
629._..GrenvilIe Toronto J. A. Eyre, 460 Gladstone Ave. (4>
630__Prince of Wales. Toronto H. J. Campbell, 147 Eastbourne
Ave. (7)
632-_Long Branch Mimico F. H. Ranney, 417 Lake Pro-
menade. Toronto 14.
633_-.Hastings Hastings H. J. McColl, Westwood
634 Delia Toronto A.. Lawrence, 424 Roehampton
Ave. (12)
635..-..Wellington Toronto N. J. Nixon, 148 Sheldrake Blvd.,
(12).
637 Caledonia Toronto Geo. McBain, 370 Broadway Ave.
(12).
638-_Bedford
639. .-Beach—
-Toronto-
-T. Adams. 17 Falcon St. (7)
Hamilton Beach. B. E. Hulford, 46 Cope St. N.,
Hamilton.
fi40._.Anthony Sayer Mimico A. W. Bryan, 24 Stanley Ave. (14)
641 — Garden Windsor John Brians, 264 Reedmere Kd..
Rivpvsi'le.
642... St. Andrew's Windsor C. W. Flett. 442 Askin Blvd.
643.._CathedraL
644 Simcoe
645..-Lake Shore..
647— Todmorden
649 .-Temple..
650__Fidelity-
651 Dentonia —
6.'>2 Memorial...
653 Scarboro —
654 Ancient
-Toronto Alex. Irvine, 308 Fairlawn Ave.
(12)
-Toronto M. J. Leatherdale. 4 St. Clair
Ave. W.
-H. E. Newton. 42 Lake Cresc.
-Roy Moss, 4 Stanhope Ave.
Toronto. (6).
- O. D. Friend, 124 Ritson R. S.
-J. K. Dawson, Frankville
.Toronto W. Tennent, 33 Panmure Cres.,
Scarborough.
-Toronto W. J. Finch. 86 Grandville Ave.
.Agincourt R. M. Owen, 17 Lankin Blvd. (6)
Mimi''0
Todmorden-
. Oshawa.
-Toledo— .
Hamilton— J. D. Taylor, 101 Dromore Cres.
.Lambton Mills H. C. Startup, 14 Robin Hood Rd.
Islington.
Sudbury G. H. Barnett, 111 Bloor St.
Apt. 5
Orillia H. G. Graham. 105 Cedar St.
.Red Lake J. E. J. Fahlgren, Cochenour
661._.St. Andrew's St. Catharines E. R. Lewis, 10 Cameron Drive
Landmarks
fi.'i.'i—.Kinesway
S58 Sudbury-
6.t9 Equity
660..-.Ohukiuii-.
I
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No.
Lodge
862__Terrace Bay_
663 Brant-
664 Sunnylea-
Location
-Terrace Bay.
-Burlingrton.
Secretary and P.O. Address
.R. H. Scowen, 78 Hudson Dr.
665 Temple
€66— Temple
667 Composite..
669 Corinthian.
670._We3t Hill
671 Westmount
673-..-Kempenfeldt.
674-_South Gate.
675 William James
Dunlop
676 Kroy
677 Coronation-
..W. J. B. Kay, 2058 Emerald Ores.
-Lambton Mills E. H. Bouchier, 19 Bermuda Ave.,
(ISJ.
Ottawa Maxwell Hopper, 968 Byron Ave.
Belleville M. R. Davidson, R.R. No. 7
— Hamilton H. Tait, 38 Ea.st 27th St.
F. E. Eaton, 128 Fourth St., W.
A. J. Grigsby, Box 63, West Hill
A. G. Adams, 47 Douglas St.
Jas. Poppleton, 25 Holeate St.
J. M. Burgess, 1310 Minaki Rd.
..Peterborough D. E. Bell, 505 King St.
-Thornhill H. G. Jackson, 140 Park Horns
Ave. Willowdale
-Weston F. Thain, 12 Ciaydon Ave. (9)
Woodstock E. J. Pow, 125 Light St.
678 Mercer Wilson_.
679-_Centennial Stamford Centre-J. N. Withey, 2142 Burdett Dr.,
Niagara Falls.
681-_.Claude M. Kent- Oakville W. S. McKay, 17 Spi-uce St.
682 Astra Weston G. A. McLain, 594 Trethewey Dr,
(15)
683_Wexford-
.Agincourt-
684 Centennial.
.London-
685 Joseph A. Heam — Port Credit-
686 Atomic. Deep River_.
€87 Meridian , Dundas ~
688 Wyndham
689.— Flower City-
690__Temple
691 Friendship —
_Guelph
.Brampton
-Kitchener
-Copper Cliff..
692-_Thomas Hamilton
Simpson Stoney Creek-
693 East Gate Agincourt
694....Baldoon. —
695 Parkwood.
-Walla ceburg —
. Oshawa
_R. D. Buchanan, 98 Ellendale Dr.,
Scarborough
-Cecil J. Hill, 170 Bruce St.
_J. Craig, 2058 Redan Drive
. J. H. Sneddon, 19 Kelvin Ci-esc
..G. W. A. Roberts, 76 Ottawa St
S, Hamilton
_J. F Heap. 24 Simcoe St.
_W. C. Gillingham. 127 Mill St. S.
_H. Taylor. 709 Rockway Dr.
-G. O. Price, 253 Tenth Ave.,
Lively.
L. McDermid, 106 King St., E.
K. 9. Thompson, 80 Overton Cr.,
Don Mills.
.A.. E. Brunt, 208 Hiram St.
€96 Harry L. Martyn-JToronto _ —
€97-....Grantham ;Port Dalhousie-
-R. F. Woodward, 442 Cunningham
Ave.
_E. L. Kidson. 24 Cobham Cres.,
(16).
-W. W. Tanner, 143 Lakeshore Rd.,
St. Catharines.
252 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
List of Lodges — By Districts
ALGOMA DISTRICT (11 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. H. J. Coe, Terrace Bay
No. 287— Shuniah Port Arthur No. 618— Thunder Bay_.Pt. Arthur
No. 415— Fort William Fort William Vo. 636 — Hornepayne _Hornepayne
No. 453 — Royal Fort William Ao. 656 — Kenogamisis Geraldton
No. 499 — Port Arthur.Port Arthur No. 662 — Terrace Bay_Terrace Bay
No. 511 — Connaugrht-_Fort Williana No. 672— Superior Red Rock
No. 584 — Kaministiquia Ft.William
BRANT DISTRICT— (14 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. S. E. Painter, Brantford
No. 85— St. John's Cayuga No. 243— St. George St. George
No. 45 — Brant - Brantford No. 319 — Hiram Hagersville
No. 82 — St. John's Paris No. 329— King Solomon — Jarvis
No. 106 — Burford Buiford No. 505 — Lynden Lynden
No. 113— Wilson Waterford No. 508— Ozias Brantford
No. 121 — Doric Brantford No. 515 — Reba Brantford
No. 193— Scotland Scotland No. 519 — Onondaga Onondaga
BRUCE DISTRICT— (12 Lodges)
D.D.G.M. — R.W. Bro. R. A. DeLong, Southampton
No. 131 — St. Lawrence Southampton No. 393 — Forest Chesley
No. 197 — Saugeen Walkerton No. 396 — Cedar Wiarton
No. 235— Aldworth Paisley No. 429— Port Elgin -..Port Elgin
No. 262 — Harriston Harriston No. 431 — Moravian Cargill
No. 315 — Clifford Clifford No. 432— Hanover Hanover
No. 362— Maple Leaf Tara No. 436— Burns Hepworth
CHATHAM DISTRICT— (15 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. H. B. Sands. Wallaceburg
No. 46 — Wellington _. Chatham No. 327 — Hammond Wardsville
No. 245 — Tecumseh Thamesville No. 336— Highgate Highgate
No. 255 — Sydenham Dresden No. 390— Florence Florence
No. 267 — Parthenon Chatham No. 391 — Howard Ridgetown
No. 274— Kent Blenheim No. 422— Star of the East...Bothwell
No. 282 — Lome _ Glencoe No. 457 — Century Merlin
No. 312— Pnyx Wallaceburg No. 563- Victory Chatham
No. 694 — Baldoon Wallaceburg
EASTERN DISTRICT— (19 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. D. S. MacPhee, Vankleek Hill
No. 21a— St. John's Vankleek Hill No. 418— Maxville Maxville
No. 125 — Cornwall Cornwall No. 439 — Alexandria Alexandria
No. 142 — Fxcelsior Morrisbura No. 450 — Hawkesbury ..Hawkesbury
No. 143 — Friendly Brothers' Iroquois No. 452 — Avonmore A von more
No. 186 — Plantagenet Riceville No. 458 — Wales Longue Sault
No. 207 — Lancaster Lanrastpr No. 480 — Williamsburg Williamsburg
No. 256 — Farran-Ault Ingleside No. 491 — Cardinal Cardinal
No. 320— Chesterville .....Chesterville No. 557— Finch Finch
No. 383 — Henderson Winchester No. 596 — Martintown _.Martintovvn
No. 669— Corinthian CJornwall
FRONTENAC DISTRICT— (18 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. A. Bruce Caughey, Stella
No 3 — Ancient St. John's Kingston No. 253 — Minden Kingston
No. 9 — Union — Napanee No. 299 — Victoria Centreville
No. 92 — Cataraqui Kingston No. 404 — Lome Tamworth
No. 109 — Albion Harrowsmith No. 441 — Westport Westport
No. 119— Maple Leaf _.- .....Bath No. 460— Rideau Seeley's Bay
No. 146 — Princeof Wales Newburgh No. 497 — St. Andrew's Arden
No. 157 — Simpson Newboro No. 578 — Queen's Kingston
No. 201 — Leeds Gananoque No. 585 — Royal Edward Kingston
No. 228— Prince Arthur Odessa No. 621— Frontenac —Sharbot Lake
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GEORGL^N DISTRICT— (20 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. R. N. Walker, Camp Borden
90 — Manito Collingwood No. 3S5 — Spry Beeton
96 — Corinthian Barrie No. 444 — Kitetis Creemore
192— Orillia Orillia No. 466 — Coronation Elmvaie
230— Kerr Barrie No. 467— Tottenham Tottenham
234 — Beaver Thornbury No. 470 — Victoria Victoria Harboar
236 — Manitoba Cookstown No. 492 — Karnak Coldwater
249 — Caledonian Midland No. 538 — Earl Kitchener
266— Northern Light Stayner Pt. McNicoU
285— Seven Star AUiston No. 659 — Equity Orillia
304 — Minerva Stroud No. 673 — Kempenfeldt Barrie
348 — Georgian Penetanguishene
GREY DISTRICT— (12 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. Bruce R. R. Fife, Grand Valley
88 — St. George 's_Owen Sound No. 333 — Prince Arthur _Fleaherton
137 — Pythagonis Meaford No. 334 — Prince Arthur Arthur
200 — St. Alban's_Mount Forest No. 377 — Lome Shelburne
216 — Harris Orangeville No. 421 — Scott Grand Valley
306 — Durham Durham No. 449— Dundalk Dundalk
322 — North Star..._0\ven Sound No. 490— Hiram Markdale
HAMILTON DISTRICT A— (19 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. J. E. Piercy, Hamilton
6 — The Barton Hamilton No. 475 — Dundurn Hamilton
40 — St. John's Hamilton No. 513 — Corinthian Hamilton
100 — Valley Dundas No. 551 — Tuscan Hamilton
135— St. Clair „ Milton No. 562— Hamilton ...._ Hamilton
165 — Burlington Burlington No. 602 — Hugh Murray __.Hamilton
272 — Seymour Ancaster No. 6n.3— Campbell Campbellville
291— Dufferin W. Flamboro No. 663 — Brant Burlington
324— Temple Hamilton No. 681— Claude M. Kent, Oakville
357 — Waterdown Millgrove No. 687 — Meridian Dundas
400— Oakville Oakville
HAMILTON DISTRICT B (20 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. H. A. Martindale. Caledonia
7 — Union __ Grimsby No. 550 — Buchanan Hamilton
27 — Strict Observance Hamilton No. 5.t5 — Wardrope JHamilton
57 — Harmony Binbrook No. 593 — St. Andrew's Hamilton
61 — Acacia Hamilton No. 594 — Hillcrest Hamilton
62 — St. Andrew's Caledonia No. 639 — Beach Hamilton Beacb
166 — Wentworth _Stoney Creek No. 654 — Ancient Landmarks
185 — Enniskillen _.. York — Hamilton
382 — Doric Hamilton No. 667 — Omposite Hamilton
495 — The Electric ——Hamilton No. 671 — Westmount Hamilton
544 — Lincoln Abingdon No. 692 — Thomas Hamilton
549 — Ionic Hamilton Simpson _. Stoney Creek
LONDON DISTRICT— (24 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. J. C. Sutherland, London
20— St. John's London No. 358 — Delaware Valley Delaware
42 — St. George's London No. 378 — King Solomon's London
64 — Kilwinning London No. 379 — Middlesex Bryanston
107 — St. Paul's Lambeth No. 380 — Union London
190 — Belmont P'-lmont No. 3S8— Henderson -Jlderton
195 — The Tuscan London No. 394 — King Solomon Thamesford
209a — St. Johns __lx)ndon No. 399 — Moffat Harrietsville
289 — Doric Lobo No. 529 — Myra Komoka
300— Mount Olivet Thorndale No. 580 — .Acacia London
330 — (Corinthian London No. 597 — Temple London
344 — Merrill Dorchester No. 610 — Ashlar Byron
345 — Nilestown Nilestown No. 684 — Centennial London
MUSKOKA — PARRY SOUND DISTRICT— (8 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. W. E. McDonald, Gravenhurst
352 — Granite P.irry Sound No. 423 — Strong Sundridge
860 — Muskoka Bracebridge No. 434 — Algonquin Emsdale
37$ — Unity Huntsville No. 443 — Powassan Powa»Ran
409 — Golden Rule Gravenhurst No. 454 — Ck>rona Biirka Falls
254 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
NIAGARA A DISTRICT— (14 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. W. W. MacDonald, Thorold
No. 2 — Niagara _Niagara-on-Lake No. 296 — Temple St. (^thaxioes
No. 15— St. George's St. Catharines No. 338— Dufferin Wellandport
No. 32 — Amity Dunnville No. 502 — Coronation SmithviJle
No. 103 — Maple Leaf St. Catharines No. 614 — Adanac Merritton
No. 115 — Ivy Beamsville No. 616 — Perfection St. Catharines
No. 221 — Mountain Thorold No. 661— St.Andrew's St.Catharines
No. 277 — Seymour -Port Dalhousie No. 697 — Grantham -Pt. Dalhousie
NIAGARA B DISTRICT— (14 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. W. J. Stonehouse, Niagara Falls
No. 105 — St. Mark's _Niagai-\ Falls No. 471 — KingEdwardVII Chippawa
No. 168— Merritt v/elland No. 535— Phoenix Fonthill
Mo. 169 — Macnab Port (Dolborne No. 573 — Adoniram Niagara Falls
No. 254— Clifton Niagara Falls No. 613— Fort Erie Fort Erie
No. 337 — Myrtle Port Robinson No. 615 — Dominion Jlidgeway
No. 372— Palmer Fort Erie No. 626— Stamford. Stamford Centre
No. 3^73 — Oope-9'ione Wellaind No. 679 --Centennial Stamford
Centre
NIPISSING EAST DISTRICT— (8 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Ero. A. S. R. Easey, North Bay
No. 405 — Mattawa Mattawa No. 485 — Haileybury Haileybury
No. 420— Nipissing North Bay No. 486— Silver Cobalt
No. 447— SturgeonFa. SturgeonFalls No. 507— Elk Lake Elk Lake
No. 462 — Temiskaming NewLiskeard No. 617 — North Bay North Bay
NIPISSING WEST DISTRICT —(17 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. M. F. Lees, Blind River
No. 412 — Keystone Sault Ste. Marie No. 536 — Algonquin — Copper (Jliff
No. 427 — Nickel Sudbury No. 588 — National Capreol
No. 442 — Dyment ...Thessalon No. 622^Lorne Chapleau
No. 455 — Doric Little Current No. 625— Hatherly Sault Ste. Marie
No. 469— Algoma— Sault Ste. Marie No. 658— Sudbury Sudbury
No. 472— Gore Bay Gore Bay No. 680 — Woodland . Wawa
No. 487 — Penewobikong Blind River No. 691 — Friendship, -Copper Cliff
No. 527 — Espanola Espanola No. 698— Elliot Lake _ Elliot Lake
No. 699— Bethel Sudbury
NORTH HURON DISTRICT— (12 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. K. H. Saxton, WLngham
No. 93 — Northern Light Kincardine No. 286 — Wingham Wingham
No. 162— Forest Wroxeter No. 303— Blyth Blyth
No. 184 — Old Light Lucknow No. 314 — Blair Palmerston
No. 225 — Bernard Listowel No. 331 — Fordwich Fordwich
No. 276 — Teeswater Teeswater No. 341 — Bruce Tiverton
No. 284 — St. John's Brussels No. 568— Hullett Londesboro
ONTARIO DISTRICT— (14 Lodges)
D.D.G.M. — R.W. Bro. E. F. R. Osborne, Newcastle
No. 17 — St. John's Ck)bourg No. 114 — Hope
No. 26 — Ontario Port Hope No. 139 — Lebanon
No. 30 — Composite Whitby No. 270 — Cfldar
No. 31 — Jerusalem Bowmanville No. 325 — Orono
No. 39— Mount Zion Brooklin No. 428— Fidelity
No. 66— Durham Newcastle No. 649 — Temple —
No. 91— Colborne Colborne No. 695 — Parkwood
OTTAWA DISTRICT— (29 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. P. W. Collins, Cobden
No. 52— Dalhousie Ottawa No. 231— Lodge of Fidelity Ottawa
No. 58 — Doric Ottawa No. 264 — Chaudiere Ottawa
No. G3— St. John's Carleton Place No. 371 — Prince of Wales. Ottawa
No. 122 — Renfrew Renfrew No. 433 — Bonnechere Eganville
No. 12S — Pembroke Pembroke No. 459 — Cobden Ck>bden
No. 147 — Mississippi Almonte No. 465 — Carleton Carp
No. 148 — Civil Service __.. Ottawa No. 476 — Corinthian -North Gower
No. 159 — Goodwood Richmond No. 479 — Russell ____Rua8e11
No. 177 — The Builders Ottawa No. 516 — f^nternrise B»achhurcr
No. 18S — Madawaska Arnprior No. 517 — Hazeldean Hazeldean
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No. 526 — Ionic
Ottawa
No. 658 — Sidney Albert Luke Ottawa
No. 560— St. Andrew's Ottawa
No. 561 — Acacia Ottawa
No. 564 — Asliiar Ottawa
No. 590 — Defenders
No. 595 — liideau _
No. 665 — Temple
No. 686 — Atomic
Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa
-Deep River
PETERBOROUGH DISTRICT— (12 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. C.
aNo. 101 — Corinthian ..Peterborough
iNo. 126 — Golden Rule CampbellforU
No. 145— J. B. Hall Millbrook
No. 155 — Peterborough Peterborough
No. 161 — Percy Warkworth
No. 223 — Norwood Norwood
No. 313 — Clemenii __.Lakehelu
S. Browne, Peterborough
No. 374 — Keene Keenc
No. 435 — Havelock Haveiotk
No. 523 — Royal Arthur Peterborough
No. 633 — Hastings Hastings
No 675 — William James
Dunlop Peterborough
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
PRINCE EDWARD DISTRICT— (17 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. L. D. McMaster, Trenton
11 — Moira Belleville
18 — Prince Edward _ Pirton
29— United Brighton
38 — Trent __lieniou
48 — Madoc Madoc
5U — Consecon
69— Stirling
No. 123— Belleville
No. 127— Franck -
Cxjnaecon
Stirling
—Belleville
-trankforu
No. 164— Star in the East Wellington
No. 215 — Lake —Ameliasburg
No. 222 — Marmora Marmora
No. 239— Tweed Tweed
No. 283— Eureka Belleville
No. 401 — Craig Deseronto
No. 482— Bancroft
No. 666 — Temple _
_ Bancroft
JBelleville
SARNIA DISTRICT— (21 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. Harry Russell, Samia
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
56 — Victoria
Samia
81 — St. John's Mount Brydgea
88 — Beaver Stratnroy
116— Cassia ThpflfnrH
153 — Bums' ^Wyoming
loh — Ale.xandra <Jii oiuiiijia
194 — Petrolia Petrolia
No. 238— Havelock Watford
No. 260 — Washington Petrolia
No. 263— Forest Forest
No. 294— Moore Courtrighl
No. 307 — Arkona Arkona
No. 323 — Alvinston Alvinston
No. 328 -Ionic Napier
No. 392— Huron Camlachie
No. 397— Leopold Brigden
No. 419 — Liberty Sarnia
iNo. 4:i.) — Si. ClaU Soinbra
No. 437 — Tuscan Sarnia
No. 503 — Inwood ___-.Inwood
No. 601- St. Paul Sarnia
SOUTH HURON DISTRICT— (17 Lodges)
No. 33-
No. 73-
No. 84-
No. 133-
No. 141-
No. 144
No. 154-
No. 170-
No. 224-
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro.
-Maitland Goderich
-St. James St. Marys
-Clinton Clinton
-Lebanon Forest Exeter
-Tudor Mitchell
-Tecumseh Stratford
-Irving Lucan
W. G. Treble, Goderich
No. 233— Doric ParkhiU
No. 309— Morning Star Carlow
No. 332— Stratford Stratford
No. 456 — Elma Monkt«n.
-Britannia
-Huron
-Sea fori h
.-.Hensall
No. 478 — Milverton
No. 483— Granton
No. 574 — Ciaig
No. 609— Tavistock
Milverton
Gianton.
-Ailsa Craig
Tavistock
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
ST. LAWRENCE DISTRICT— (19 Lodges)
D.D.G.M. — R.W. Bro. Harry Trueman, Lansdowne
-Sussex Brockville No. 368— Salem
-True Britons' Perth
-St. Francis -Smiths Falls
28 — Mount Zion Komp'.ville
55 — Merrickville . Merrickville
74 — St. James South Augusta
85 — Rising Sun Athens
Na 110— Central
No. 209 — Evergreen
No. 242 -Macoy
-Prescott
- Lanark
-Mallorytowr
No. 370-
No. 387-
-Harniony
-Lansdowne
-Brockville
Delta
.Lansdowne
No. 389 — Cry.stalFountain N.Augusta
No. 416 — Lyn Lyn
No. 489— Osiris Smiths Falls
No. 504 — Otier LombarUy
No. 556 — Nation Spencerville
No. 650— Fidelity Toledo
256 GRAITO LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
ST. THOMAS DISTRICT— (11 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. N. E. Rolling:, St. Thomas
No. 44— St. Thomas St. Thomas
No. 94— St. Mark's Port Stanley
No. 120— Warren Fingal
No. 140— Malahide Aylmer
No. 171 — Prince of Wales lona Sta.
No. 232— Cameron Dutton
No. 302— St. David's St. Thomaa
No. 364 — Dufferin Melbourne
No. 386— McColl West Lome
No. 411 — Rodney Rodney
No. 546— Talbot St. Thomas
TEMISKAMING DISTRICT— (8 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. D. J. Paterson, Englehart
No. 506 — Porcupine S. Porcupine
No. 528 — Golden Beaver Timmins
No. 530 — Cochrane Cochrane
No. 534— Englehart Englehart
No. 540 — Abitibi Iroquois Falls
No. 623— Doric Kirkland Lake
No. 648 — Spruce Falls _Kapuskasing
No. 657 — Corinthian, Kirkland Lake
TORONTO DISTRICT A-1— (19 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. E. A. Rowe, Port Credit
No. 229-
No. 356-
No. 426-
No. 474-
No. 501-
No. 524-
No. 525-
No. 548-
No. 565-
No. 566-
Ko. 305-
No. 346-
No. 369-
No. 510-
No. 522-
No. 531-
No. 575-
No. 582-
No. 583-
No. 16-
No. 25-
No. 75-
No. 136-
No. 218-
No. 220-
No. 316-
No. 339-
Brampton
-Mississauga Port Credit
-Temple Toronto
-General Mercer Toronto
-Kilwinning Toronto
-King Hiram Toronto
No. 619 — Runnymede Toronto
No. 630— Prince of Wales -Toronto
No. 632 — Long Branch Mimico
No. 640 — Anthony Sayer Mimico
No. 645 — Lake Shore Mimico
No. 652 — Memorial Toronto
No. 674— South Gate __ Port Credit
No. 685— Jos. A. Heam Pt. Credit
No. 689 — Flower City Brampton
TORONTO DISTRICT A-2— (17 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. John Urquhart, Toronto
Weston No. 587 — Patricia
-Humber
-Occident Toronto
-Mimico Lambton Mills
-Parkdale Toronto
-Mt. Sinai Toronto
-High Park Toronto
-Fidelity Toronto
-Sunnyside Toronto
-Transportation Toronto
No. 599 — Mt. Dennis
No. 600 — Maple Leaf
No. 605 — Melita
-Toronto
—Weston
-Toronto
-Toronto
No. 655 — Kingsway ...Lambton Mills
No. 664 — Sunnylea -Lambton Mills
No. 677 — Coronation Westoai
No. 682— Astra Weston
TORONTO DISTRICT B-1— (15 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. T. J. Arthur, Toronto
-St. Andrew's Toronto
-Ionic Toronto
-St. John's Toronto
-Richardson Stouffville
-Stevenson Toronto
-Zoredatha Uxbridge
-Doric Toronto
-Orient Toronto
No. 343 — Georgina
No. 424 — Doric
No. 47.3 — Beaches
No. 567— St. Aidan's
No. 612— Birch Cliff .
No. 620— Bay of Quinte
No. 637— Caledonia
TORONTO DISTRICT B^2— (17 Lodges)
D.D.G.M. — R.W. Bro. W. H. Saunders, Toronto
Markham Union. Markham
•BroughamUnion Claremont
■Acacia Toronto
King Edward ..Sunderland
Riverdale Toronto
Coronati Toronto
Canada Toronto
Imperial Toronto
No. 87
No. 269
No. 430
No. 464
No. 494-
No. 520-
No. 532
No. 543-
No. 545 — JohnRossRobertsonToronto
No. 552— Queen City
No. 576 — Mimosa .__
No. 647— Todmorden
No. 651 — Dcntonia _
No. 6r,S — ScRi-boro _.
No. 670— West Hill
No. 6S3— Wexford
No. 693— East Gate
TORONTO. ONTARIO, 1959
257
TORONTO DISTRICT C— (29 Lodges)
D.D.G.M — R.W. Bro. H. T. Blurasom, Toronto
22 — King Solomon's —Toronto
23 — Richmond -Richmond Hill
65 — Rehoboam Toronto
79 — Simcoe
86— Wilson
97— Sharon
99 — Tuscan
129— Rising Sun
156— York
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No. 247— Ashlar
No. 265— Patterson
No. 326— Zetland
No. 438 — Harmony
No. 481 — Corinthian
No. 512-
No. 542-
No. 553-
No. S77-
No. 581-
No. 591-
No. 592-
No. 6ii6-
No. 607-
No. 629-
No. 634-
No. 638-
No. 646-
No. 676-
No. 696-
.. Sutton
-Metropolitan .
Oakwood
-St. Clair
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Tnronto
-North Gate
-Fairbank
-TTpjty
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
-Golden Fleece
Toronto
Toronto
-Delta - .... _ .-
-Bedford
Toronto
. Toronto
-Rowland
-Kroy
_Mt. Alhprf
_ Tliornhilt
TORONTO DISTRICT D— (2,1 Loderes>
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. A. E. Calverley, Islington
No. 54-
No. 98-
No. 118-
No. 292-
No. 311-
No. 367-
No. 384-
No. 410-
No. 468-
No. 496-
No. 514-
No. 533-
No. 537-
Mnplp
True Blue —
.. Bolton
-Union
Schomberg
-Robertson _
King
-Blackwood .
Woodbridge
St. George _
Toronto
-Alpha
Tnrnntn
-7.pta
Toronto
-Peel
-Caledon East
-University .
. , Toronto
-St. Alban's
Toronto
-Shamrock _.
Toronto
-Ulster
Tnronto
No. 547-
Xsu. 5.i9-
No. 570-
No. 571-
No. 572-
No. 586-
No. 5S9-
No. 611-
No. 635-
No. 643-
No. 644-
-The Victory __
-Falostine
-DiifTerin
-Antiquity
-Mizpah
-Remembrance
-Grey _
-Huron-Bruce -
-Wellington
-Cathedral
-Simcoe
Toronto
-Toronto
..Toronto
..Toronto
-Toronto
-Toronto
..Toronto
-Toronto
^Toronto
-..Toronto
-..Toronto
.- Toronto
VICTORIA DISTRICT— (13 Lodges)
D.D.G.M. — R.W. Bro. Cephas Doherty, Beaverfon
No. 77 — Faithful Brethren.-Lindsay No. 440 — Arcadia
Minden
No. 268 — Verulam
No. 354— Brock
No. 375 — Lome
No. 398— Victoria
tsTo. 406— The Spry Fenelon Falls
No. 408 — Murray Beaverton
No. 451— Somerville Kinmounf
No. 463 — NorthEntrance Haliburton
No. 477 — Harding _Woodville
No. 408 — King George V Oiboconk
No. 608— Gothic Lindsay
WELUNGTON DISTRICT— (22 Lodges)
D.D.G.M. — R.W. Bro. B. J. Omand, New Hamburg
No. 72— Alma -
No. 151 — Grand River
No. 172— Ayr
No. 180— Speed
No. 203 — Irvine
- ._ Gait
-Kitchener
Ayr
Guelph
Elora
No. 2'15 — Now Dom'n.New Hamburg
No. 219— Credit Georgetown
No. 257— Gait Gait
No. 258— Guelph Cuelph
No. 271— Wellington Erin
No. 279— New Hope
No. 297— Preston
No. 318— Wilmot
No. 321— Walker
No. 347 — Mercer
No. 361 — Waverloy
No. 295 — Conestogo
-Drayton
-Hespelcr
Preston
Baden
.\cton
Fergus
_ _. -._ Guelph
No. 509— Twin City Kitchener
No. 539— Waterloo Waterloo
No. 628— nirnrnsp F.lmii-i
No. 688— Wyndham Guelph
No. 690 — Temple Kitchener
WESTERN DISTRICT— (10 Lodses)
D.D.G.M. — R.W. Bro. C. C. Galloway, Keewatin
No. 414 — Pequonga Kenora
No. 417 — Keewatin - Keewatin
No. 445 — Lake of the Woods .Kenora
No. 446 — Granite Fort Frances
No. 461 — Ionic Rainy River
No. 484- Golden Star Dryden
No. 518 — Sioux Lookout Sioux L'out
No. 631— Maniton Emn
No. 660 — Chuknni Red Lake
No. 668— Atikokan Atikokan
258 GRAND LODGE OF CAJSJADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATIGN
WILSON DISTRICT— (23 Lodges)
No.
No.
No.
ISO.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro.
10 — Norfolk Sim.oe
37 — King Hiram InsrersoU
43 — KiiiK iSoi iiiion'B Vv ouu^^lock
6S — til. Jonn's liiKerboll
76— Oxford Woodstock
Tillsonburg
Norwich
Princeton
78 — King Hiram
lu4 — ;St. John's
108 — Blenheim _
149 — Erie Port Dover
174 — Walsingham -Port Rowan
178 — Plattsville Plattsville
181— Oriental Port Burwell
B. M,
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
UD
McCall, Embro
217 — Frederick _
237 — Vienna
260— Thistle
Delhi
Vienna
Embro
259 — Springfield Springfield
261— Oak Branch Innerkip
359 — Vittoria Vittoria
569 — Doric Lakeside
624— Dereham Mt. Elgin
678 — Mercer Wilson Woodstock
700 — Corinthian Kintore
— Ashlar Tillsonburg
WINDSOR DISTRICT— (19 Lodges)
D.D.G.M.— R.W. Bro. G. E. Turner. Windsor
84 — Thistle Amherstburg
41 — St. George's Kingsville
47 — Great Western ___Windsor
290 — Leamington Leamington
395 — Parvaim Comber
402— Central Essex
403 — Windsor Windsor
413— Naphtali Tilbury
448 — Xenophon Wheatley
4S8 — King Edward Harrow
No. 500— Rose
No. 521 — Ontario
Windsoi
Windsor
No. 554 — Border Cities Windsor
No. 579 — Harmony Windsor
No. 598 — Dominion Windsor
No. 604 — Palace Windsor
No. 627— Peloe Scudder
No. 641 — Garden Windsor
No. 642 — St. Andrew's Windsor
RECAPITULATION
Algoma District
Bra;u District
Bruce District
Chatham District
Eastern District
Frontenac District
Georgian District
Grey District
Hamilton A District
Hamilton B District
London District
Muskoka — Parry Sound District
Niagara A District _
Niagara B District
Nipissing East District
Nipissing West District
North Huron District
Ontario District
Ottawa District
Peterborough District
Prince Edward District
Sarnia District
South Huron District
St. Lawrence District
St. Thomas District
Temiskaming District
Toronto A-1 District
Toronto A-2 District
Toronto B-1 District
Toronto B-2 District
Toronto C District
Toronio D District
Victoria District
Wellington District
Western District
Wilson District
Windsor District
._12
—17
_21
—17
__19
_11
_ 8
_19
_17
_15
_17
_29
_.25
_18
—22
_10
_23
_19
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodvres
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodcres
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
Lodges
614
TORONTO. ONTARIO. 1959
LODGES, ALPHABETICALLY
259
No.
S40
and Name
Abitibi
Location
Jroquoia Falls
TTnmiltfiTl
No.
491
465
116
92
643
110
402
270
396
684
679
457
264
320
660
148
681
313
315
254
S4
459
530
91
30
667
295
501
511
50
373
96
101
330
476
4S1
513
657
669
700
125
454
520
466
502
677
401
574
219
3S9
52
500
858
634
651
624
598
615
58
121
233
289
316
382
424
455
569
and Name
Location
norHinal
81
Carleton _
rarp
480
Acacia .
Toronto
ThpdforH
561
Cataraqui
Cathedral
Central
Contra!
TfingRtom
580
Arnfi!^
T^inHnn
Tnmntn
fi14
Arlnnaf"
Merrittnn
Presn/rft
578
Arlnnirnm
J^iagara Falls
F.aa«TC
109
r^!^T
Osbaw*
235
158
439
4R9
Aldworth Paisley
Alr^vnTirlrn Oil Sprinfrs
Alexandria Alexandria
Alg-oma iSault Ste. Marie
Algonquin .. . ' Kmsdale
Algonquin Copper Cliff
Almn Onlt.
Alpha Tnrnnfn
Cedar —.
Centennial
Centennial
Wiarton
Tj-inHnn
Stamford Centre
Merlin
134
336
7?
Chaudiere
Chesterville
Ottawa
rhPRtervilla
T7pH T.nVa
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Civil Servi(
Claude M.
dementi —
Clifford
ro Ot+nwa
S23
3?
Alvinston
-Alvinston
Dnnnvillp
Kent Oak vine
T.nlfpfield
654
Ancient Landmarks Hamilton
Anthony Sayer Mimico
Antiquity .Toronto
niiffnrd
640
571
Clifton
Niagara Falls
minton
(40
Hohflpn
307
ArWnn!^
ArVrvTin
Cochrane _
Colborne
Composite
Composite .
Conestogo .
Connaught
Connaught
Consecon _
Cope-Stone
Corinthian
Corinthian
Corinthian
Corinthian
Corinthian
Corinthian
Corinthian
Corinthian
Corinthian
fVifhrnno
247
5f;<1
Ashlar
Ashlar
Ashlar
Ashlar
Astra
Atikokan
Toronto
Ottawa
Byron
Tillsonburg
Weston
Atikokan
rrvlhnrnp
Whithy
510
TTD
TTnmilfr.n
Tlraytnn
682
668
fiSfi
Mimico
Vnrf Willinm
Pr>n<^P^*^Tl
<52
17'
Avnnmr.ro Awnnmnro
Avr AyT
Baldoon Wallaceburg
Bancroft -Bancroft
Bay of Quinte Toronto
Beach Hamilton Beach
Beaver „Strathroy
Beaver Thornbury
Bedford Toronto
Belleville Belleville
Belmont .Belmont
Rprnni-d T.iatriTOPl
Bethel . Sudbury
Birch riiff Rircb niff
WellpTlfl
Rnrria
694
482
f>?0
.Peter bo ro
T;nnf)nn
North CinwPT
639
81
Tnrnntn
Hnmilfo"
234
638
123
190
..Kirkland Lake
-Cornwall
-._Kintore
225
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Corona
Coronati
Coronation
Coronation
Coronation
Craig
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Riirl.-« Vi.Ut
Toronto
Flmvaln
811
314
RInclcwrvod
Rlair
Woodbr i d ge
RniitVurillp
Wpatnn
108
303
Rlenheim
Rlvth
Prinpp+on
Rlytb
-Deseronto
Ailaa Proifr
433
Credit
Crystal Fou
Dalhousie .
Defenders
Delaware ^
Delta
Dentonia _
Dereham _
Dominion
EXominion .
Doric
Doric
Doric
Georgetown
554
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Border Cities .
Brant
Brant
Rritnnnin
RrncV
Windsor
-Brantford
-Burlinsrton
-.. .Seaforth
C,a■nTl^■ntr^n■n
intain N. Augusta
Ottawa
nttowH
170
354
Galley Delaware
Toronto
269
341
550
Broupham Union _. Claremont
Bruce _. Tiverton
Toronto
Mount Elgin
Windso,
106
165
153
Riirfnrd
Burlington
Riirna'
Burford
Burlington
■Wirnminp
Ridgeway
_ -Ottawa
Brantford
PorVhill
436
Dnric
Doric
Doric
Lobo
- ... Toronto
837
249
Caledonian
'Midlnnd
232
SOS
Cameron
Campbell
Canflda
Dutton
—Campbellvilla
Toronto
Doric
Doric
Pickering
T.ittle Oin-ent
532
Doric . ,
Lakeside
260
GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
No.
623
291
338
364
570
449
475
66
306
142
588
693
507
698
456
534
1«5
516
659
149
527
283
209
142
592
77
256
428
575
650
557
390
689
331
162
263
393
613
415
127
217
143
691
621
257
641
548
348
343
628
528
607
126
409
484
ISO
472
608
151
352
446
697
483
47
629
589
258
485
562
and Name
Doric
Dufferin
Dufferin
Dufferin
Dufferin
Dundalk .
Dundura
Durham _
Durham _
Dyment
Location
..Kirkland Lake
W. FLamboro
____Wel landport
Melbourne
__Toronto
Dundalk
Hamilton
Newcastle
n urh am
_Thes8alon
Earl Kitchener—Port McNicoll
East Gate Agincourt
Elk Lake Elk Lake
Elliot Lake Elliot Lake
Elma Monkton
Englehart Englehart
EnniskiUen - ii^ork
Enterprise
Equity —
Erie
Espanola
Eureka —
Evergreen
Excelsior
Fairbank
Faithful
__Beachburg
Orillia
_Port Dover
...-Espanola
—Belleville
Lanark
Morrisburg
Toronto
Brethren — Lindsay
Farran-Ault Ingleside
Fidelity Port Perry
Fidelity Toronto
Fi del i ty To 1 edo
Finch Finch
Florence —
Flower City
Fordwich
Forest
Forest
Forest ... —
Fort Erie
Fort
Franck
Frederick
Florence
Brampton
Fordwich
.——Wroxeter
Forest
Chesley
_ Fort Erie
William Fort William
..Frankfoi-d
...Delhi
Friendly Brothers' Iroquois
Friendship Copper Cliff
Frontenac Sharbot Lake
Gait <ia>t
Garden Windsor
General Mercer Toronto
Penetanpuishene
...Toronto
Elmira
.Timmins
Toronto
Georgian
Georgina
Glen rose
Golden Beaver
Golden Fleece
Golden Rule _
Golden Rule
Golden Star _
Goodwood —
Gore Bay —
Gothic
Grand River — Kitchener
Granite Parry Sound
Granite Fm-t Finnfos
Grantham Port Dalhousie
Granton Granton
Great Western Windsor
Grenville Toronto
Grey Toronto
Guelph Guelph
.Campbellford
Gravenhqrst
Dryden
Richmond
Gore Bay
.-Lindsay
Haileybury
Hamilton
..Haileybury
......Hamilton
No.
327
432
581
477
57
37U
438
579
216
262
696
633
625
238
435
450
517
383
388
336
531
594
319
490
114
636
391
602
568
305
224
392
611
543
503
25
223
328
461
526
549
203
154
115
145
31
545
685
584
492
374
417
673
656
274
230
412
64
565
464
488
471
498
37
78
566
22
43
329
and Name
Hammond
Hanover
Harcourt
Harding .
Harmony
Harmony
Harmony
Harmony
Harris —
Harriston
Location
..Wardsviile
Hanover
__ Toronto
Woodville
Binbrook
Delta
Toronto
Windsor
Orange ville
Harriston
Harry L. Martyn Toionto
Hastings Hastings
Hatherly Sault Ste. Marie
Havelock Watford
Havelock Havelofk
Hawkesbury
Hazeldean ..
Henderson
Henderson
Highgate
High Park
Hillcrest
Hiram
Hiram
Hope
Hornepayne —
Howard
Hugh Murray
Hullett
Humber
Huron
Huron -
Huron-Bruce _
Imperial
In wood
Ionic
Ionic
Ionic
Ionic
Ionic
Ionic
Irvine
Irving
Ivy
J. B. Hall
-Hawkesbuiy
Hazeldean
Winchester
Ilderton
Highgate
Toronto
Hamilton
Hager.s vi lie
Markdale
Port Hope
Hornepayne
Ridgetown
Hamilton
—Londesboro
Weston
Hensall
Camlachie
Toronto
Toronto
Inwood
Toronto
Brampton
Napier
.Rainy River
Ottawa
Hamilton
Elora
Lucan
.Beamsville
Millbrook
Jerusalem Bowmanville
John Ross Robertson ..Toronto
Joseph A. Hearn _Pt. Credit
Kaministiquia Fort William
Karnak Coldwater
Keene Keene
Keewatin Keewatin
Kempenfeldt Barrie
Geraldton
Blenheim
Barrit
.Sault Ste. Marie
Lo n d o n
Toronto
Kenogamisis
Kent
Kerr
Keystone
Kilwinning
Kilwinning
King Edward Sunderland
King Edward Harrow
King Edward VII Chippawa
King George V
King Hiram
King Hiram
King Hiram _
King Solomon's
King Solomon's
King Solomons
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959
261
No.
378
894
655
676
215
445
and Name Location
King Solomon's London
King Solomon Thamesfora
Kingsway Lambton Mills
Kroy Thornhill
Lake _ - ....Ameiiasbura
Lake of the Woods Keiiora
No.
28
39
431
309
221
408
360
529
337
413
556
588
205
279
2
427
345
420
444
10
617
463
591
322
93
266
223
261
400
553
346
184
519
26
521
339
181
192
325
489
504
76
508
604
559
372
.■^tn
695
2fi7
395
587
265
468
627
128
487
414
161
616
155
194
535
186
178
312
506
499
429
443
and Name
Mt. Zion
Mt. Zion
Moravian
Morning Star
Mountain
Miirrny
Location
Kemptville
.. Brooklin
Cargill
Carlow
. ..Thoroldi
Pppvort"Ti
645
Muskoka
Myra
Bracebrj^dge
?n7
_ Lantasier
387
290
139
Lansdowne
Leamington —
Lansdowne
Leamington
- Oshawa
Myrtle
Nnphtnii
Nation
National
New Dominion
New Hope ....
Niagara Nia(
Nickel
_ Port Robinson
- Tilbury
133
Lebanon Forest
Exeter
Capreol
-New Hamburg
397
Biirilen
419
f>44
Lincoln A-bingdon
Lodge of Fidelity Ottawa
Long Branch ...Mimico
TiOrnp CApnncvf
231
Nilestown
Nipissing
Nitetis
Norfolk
North Bay
North Entran
North Gate .._
North Star _..
Northern Lig
Northern Lig
Norwood
Oak Branch .
Oakville
Oakwood
Occident
Old Light
Onondaga
Ontarin
Ontario
Orient
Oriental
Orillia
Ornnn
Osiris
632
North Ray
375
Ompmee
377
404
622
416
505
Lome
Lome
Lome
Lyn
Shelburne
Tamworth
Chapleau
T.yn
T.yndpn
North Bay
ce — Halihurton
Toron to-
Owen Sound
?A?
Marny
- ...Mallorytown
^t Stnyn«r
169
Port Ck)lborne
Arnprior
Mndfx^
196
48
Madawaska
Innerkip
Oiikville
33
140
Maitland
Goderich
-.Toronto-
...Toronto-
51?
Ms^lnne
...Sutton W.
. ..Luck now
90
236
631
Manitoba
M:inilnii
...Cookstown
Emo
Port Hoiie
103
119
362
600
87
Maple Leaf
Maple Leaf
Maple L,eaf
Maple Leaf
Markham Union
St. Catharines
...Bath
. Tara
Toronto
Markham
Toronto
Port Btirwpir
. .Orillia
Orono-
Smiths Falls
???
Otter
596
405
Martintown
Martintown
Oxford
Ozias _. _
Woodstock
418
Maxville
McColl
Melita
Mavville
West Lome
Tornntn
Palace _
-...Windsor
386
Palpstinp
605
Pnlmer
Fnrt Krlfl
652
347
Memorial ,
Toronto
. Fergu.s
Parkdnle
Parkwood
Parthenon
Parvnim ,
Toronto
678
687
Mercer Wilson
Woodstock
Chatham
55
Merrickville
Merrill
..—.Merrickville
Patricia
344
Patterson
Thornhill
168
Merritt
Wellnnd
Peel .. _.
R4?
Metroiiolitan
Toronto
Bryan.sfon
Pelee
S7'»
Pembroke
Penewohikong
Pequonga
Percv
Perfection
Peterborough
Petrolia
478
Milverton
„ ...Milverton
369
Mimico
Lambton Mills
676
1^53
Mimosa
Toronto
Kingston
Warkworth
804
Strond
Peterborough
.Petrolia
Fnnt>ii1l
524
147
Mississauga
Mi<;<;i<!<;ippi
Port Credit
Almonte
57?
Toronto
Plantagenet _
Plattsville
Pnyx
Porcupine
Port .\rthur .
Port Elgin _.
Pownssan
.. Riceville
..Plattsville
Wallacebiirg
S. Porcupine
. Port Arthur
Port Elgin
-Powassan-
399
11
Moffat
Harrietsville
.... Belleville
?,94
Covirtright
599
300
622
Mt. Dennis
Mt. Olivet
Mt. Sinai
Weston
._ Thorndale
Toronto
262 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
No.
228
333
334
18
146
171
371
630
137
552
678
515
65
586
122
136
23
460
595
85
129
494
356
292
411
500
646
453
523
585
619
479
567
200
514
16
62
497
560
593
642
661
135
425
577
302
24
15
41
42
88
243
367
73
74
17
20
21a
35
40
63
68
75
81
82
104
209a
284
131
and Name Location
Prince Arthur Odessa
Prince Arthur Plesherton
Prince Arthur Arthur
Prince Edward Picton
Prince of Wales Newburgh
Prince of Wales — lona Sta.
Prince of Wales Ottawa
Prince of Wales Toronto
Pythagoras Meaford
Queen City Toronto
Queen's Kingston
Reba Brantford
Rehoboam Toronto
Remembrance Toronto
Renfrew Renfrew
Richardson Stouffville
Richmond Richmond Hill
Rideau Seeley's Bay
Rideau Ottawa
Rising Sun Athens
Rising Sun Aurora
Riverdale
River Park
Robertson .
Rodney
Rose
Toronto
-Streetsville
-King
Rodney
___Windsor
Rowland Mt. Albert
Royal Port William
Royal Arthur Peterborough
Royal Edward Kingston
Runnymede Toronto
Russell Russell
St. Aidan's Toronto
St. Alban's
St. Alban's
St. Andrew's
St. Andrew's Caledonia
St. Andrew's Arden
St. Andrew's Ottawa
St. Andrew's Hamilton
St. Andrew's Windsor
St. Andrew's St. Catharines
St. Clair Milton
St. Clair Sombra
St. Clair Toronto
St. David's St. Thomas
St. Francis Smiths Falls
St. George's St. Catharines
St. George's Kingsville
St. George's London
St. George's Owen Sound
St. George St. George
St. George Toronto
St. James St. Marys
St. James So. Augusta
St. John's Cobourg
St. John's London
St. John's Vankleek Hill
St. John's Cayuga
St. John's Hamilton
St. John's Oarleton Place
St. John's
St. John's
St. John's
St. John's
St. John's
St. John's
St. John's
St. Lawrence Southampton
Ingersoll
Toronto
-Mt. Brydges
Paris
Norwich
London
..Brussels
94
No.
105
107
601
44
368
197
558
653
193
421
285
272
277
533
97
287
558
486
79
644
157
518
451
674
180
259
385
648
626
426
164
422
218
69
332
27
423
447
658
664
582
672
St. Mark's .
and Name
St. Mark's ,
St. Paul's _
St. Paul _
St. Thomas
Salem
Saugeen
S. A. Luke
Scarboro —
Scotland —
Scott
Seven Star .
Seymour —
Seymour —
Shamrock _
Sharon
Shuniah
-Port Stanler
Location
>Iiagara Fall*
Lambeth
.Samia
_St. Thomas
Brockville
Walkerton
Ottawa
. Agincourt
Scotland
-Grand Valley
Alliston
-Port
Dalhousie
Toronto
-Queensville
Port Arthur
Sidney Albert Luke — Ottawa
Silver Cobalt
Simcoe Bradford
Simcoe Toronto
Simpson Newboro
Sioux Lookout _Sioux Lookout
Somerville
South Gate
Speed
Springfield
Spry
_Kinmount
Port Credit
..-Guelph
546
609
144
245
276
462
296
324
525
597
649
665
666
690
3
6
473
177
495
406
195
547
34
250
-Springfield
..Beeton
Spruce Falls Kapuskasing
Stamford Stamford Centre
Stanley Toronto
Star in the East — Wellington
Star of the East Bothwell
Stevenson Toronto
Stirling Stirling
Stratford Stratford
Strict Observance — Hamilton
Strong Sundridge
Sturgeon Falls.Sturgeon Falls
Sudbury Sudbury
Sunnylea Lambton Mills
Sunnyside Toronto
Superior Red Rock
Sussex Brockville
Sydenham Dresden
Talbot St. Thomas
Tavistock —
Tecumseh
Tecumseh —
Teeswater —
Temiskaming-
Temple
Temple
Temple
Temple _ —
Temple
"Temple
Temple
Temple
..Tavistock
..Stratford
Thamesville
Teeswater
-New Liskeard
-St. Catharines
Hamilton
Toronto
-.London
LOshawa
-Ottawa
Belleville
Kitchener
The Anc't. St. John's Kingston
The Barton Hamilton
The Beaches Toronto
The Builders Ottawa
The Electric Hamilton
The Spry Fenelon Falls
The Tuscan Tx)ndon
The Victory Toronto
Thistle Amherstbiirg
Thistle Embro
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959
263
No.
692
618
647
467
583
38
98
14
141
99
437
551
541
239
509
537
7
9
118
380
29
376
606
496
100
54
268
56
299
898
470
474
663
and Name Location
Thomas Hamilton Simpson —
Stoney Creek
Thunder Bay Poit Arthur
Todmorden Todmorden
Tottenham Tottenham
Transportation Toronto
Trent Trenton
True Blue Bolton
True Britons' Perth
Tudor
Tuscan
Tuscan
Tuscan
Tuscan _
Tweed
Twin City
Ulster
Union
Union
Union
Union
United
Unity
Unity
University
Valley
Vausjhan .
Verulam _
Victoria _
Victoria _
Victoria _
Victoria _
Victoria _
Victory _
Mitchell
-Newmarket
Sarnia
Hamilton
Toronto
Tweed
-Kitchener
-Toronto
Grimsby
Napanee
-Schomberg
London
Brighton
—Huntsville
Toronto
Toronto
Dundas
.Maple
-Bobcaygeon
Sarnia
—Centreville
Kirkfield
-Victoria Harbour
Toronto
Chatham
No.
237
359
458
321
174
555
120
260
357
539
861
46
271
635
166
670
671
441
683
675
480
318
86
113
403
286
680
688
448
156
220
410
326
and Name
Vienna
Vittoria
Wales
Walker
Walsingham
Wardrope
Warren
Location
Vienna
Washington
Waterdown
Waterloo
Wavprley
Wellington
Wellington
Wellington
Wentworth
West Hill
Westmount
Westport
Wexford
William James
.Longrue Sault
AcLun
—Port Rowan
Hamilton
Fingal
Petrolia
Millgrove
Waterloo
(luelph
Chatham
Erin
Toronto
.Stoney Creek
Agrincourt
Hamilton
—Westport
-Agincourt
-Peterborough
Dunlop
Williamsburg Williamsburg
Wilmot Baden
Wilson Toronto
Wilson Waterford
W i n dso r
Windsor .
Wingham
Woodland
Wyndham
Xenophon
York
Zeredatha
Zeta
Zetland _
-Wingham
Wawa
Guelph
—Wheatley
Toronto
_Uxbridge
Tornn to
Toronto
264 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
LODGES BY LOCATION
Location
Abingdon —
Acton
A^gincourt —
Agincourt —
Agincourt —
Agincourt _ _
Ailsa Craig
Alexandria .
Alliston
Almonte
Alvinston
Ameliasburg
Amherstburg
Ancaster
Arden St.
Arkona -
Arnprior
Arthur _.
Athens ....
Atikokan
Aurora ...
Name and No.
Lincoln 544
Walker 321
East Gate 693
Scarboro 653
^West Hill 670
Wexford 683
Craig 574
Alexandria 439
Seven Star 285
Mississippi 147
Alvinston 323
.._ Lake 215
Thistle 34
—Seymour 272
Andrew's 497
._....Arkona 307
Avonmore
Aylmer
Ayr
Baden ....
Bancroft
Barrie _..
Barrie —
Barrie
Bath
Beachburg _
Beamsville _
Beaverton _
Beeton
Belleville
Belleville
Belleville
Belleville
Belmont
Binbrook
Birch Cliff .
Blenheim
Blind River
Blyth
Madawaska 196
. Prince Arthur 334
Rising Sun 85
Atikokan 668
Rising Sun 129
Avonmore 452
. Malahide 140
..Ayr 172
Wilmot 318
Bancroft 482
_ Corinthian 96
Kempenfeldt 673
„...Kerr 230
_Maple Leaf 119
Enterprise 516
Ivy 115
Murray 408
.-Spry 385
Eureka 283
Moira 1 1
Belleville 123
-Temple 666
Belmont 190
Harnionv 57
Birch Cliff 612
Kent 274
Penewobikong 487
..Blyth 303
Bobcaygeon Verulam 268
Bolton True Blue 98
Bothwell Star of the East 422
Bowmanville Jerusalem 31
Bracebridge Muskoka 360
Bradford
Brampton
Brampton
Brant ford
Brantford
Brantford
Brantford
Briprden _
Brighton
Brockville
Brockville .
Brooklin
Brussels
Bryanston
Burford
Burks Falls
Simroe 79
Flower City 689
Ionic 229
Brant 45
.—..Doric 121
Ozias 508
-Reba 515
..Leopold 397
—United 29
Salem 368
Sussex 5
-Mount Zion 39
St. John's 284
Middlesex 379
Burford 106
Corona 454
Location Name and No.
Burlington Brant 668
Burlington Burlington 165
Byron Ashlar 610
Caledon East Peel 468
Caledonia St. Andrew's 62
Campbellford Golden Rule 126
Campbellville Campbell 603
Camlachie Huron 392
Cannington Brock 354
Capreol National 588
Cardinal Cardinal 491
Cargill Moravian 431
Carlow Morning Star 309
Carp Carleton 465
Carleton Place St. John's 63
Cayuga St. John's 35
Centreville
Chapleau _
Chatham _.
Chatham _
Chatham .
Chesley
Victoria 299
.._ Lome 622
—Parthenon 267
Victory 563
-Wellington 46
Forest 393
Chesterville Chestei-ville 320
Chippawa .....King Edward VII 471
Claremont Brougham Union 269
Clifford -.
Clinton ..
Cobalt
Cobden
Cobourg ..
Coboconk
Cochrane
Colborne
Coldwater
..Cliffoid 315
Clinton 84
Silver 486
Cobden 459
..St. John's 17
—King George V 498
.....Cochrane 530
Colborne 91
— Karnak 492
CoUingwood Manito 90
Comber Parvaim 395
Consecon Consecon 50
Cookstown Manitoba 236
Copper Cliff Algonquin 536
Copper Cliff Friendship 691
Cornwall Corinthian 66»
Cornwall Cornwall 125
Courtright Moore 294
Creemore Nitetis 444
Deep River - Atomic 686
Delaware Delaware Valley 353
Delhi Frederick 217
Delta .Harmony 370
Deseronto Craig 401
Dorchester Merrill 344
Drayton
Dresden _.
Dryden
Dundalk
Dundas
Dundas
Dunnville
Durham
Dutton
Eganville
Elk Lake
Elliot Lake _
Elmira
Elmvale
Elora
Embro
Conestogo 295
Sydenham 255
.Golden Star 484
Dundalk 449
Meridian 687
Valley 100
Amity 32
Durham 306
Cameron 232
Eonnechere 433
_.. Elk Lake 507
...Elliot Lake 698
Glenrnse 62«
Coronation 466
Irvine 203
_.Thistle 250
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959
265
Location Name and No.
Emo Manitou 631
Emsdale Algonquin 434
Englehart Englehart 534
Erin Wellington 271
Espanola Espanola 527
Essex Central 402
Exeter _ . Lebanon Forest I SS
Fenelon Falls .The Spry 406
Fergus Mercer 347
Finch Finch 557
Fingal Warren 120
Flesherton Prince Arthur 333
Florence Florence 390
Fordwich JFordwich 331
Forest Forest 263
Fonthill Phoenix 535
Fort Erie Fort Erie 613
Fort Erie Palmer 372
Fort Frances Granite 446
Fort William Connaught 511
Fort William Fort William 415
Fort William Kaministiquia 584
Fort William Royal 453
Frankford Franck 127
Gait Alma 72
Gait Gait 257
Gananoque Leeds 201
Georgetown Cn^dit 210
Geraldton Kenogamisis 656
Glencoe _Lorne 282
Goderich Maitland 33
Gore Bav Gore Bay 472
Grand "Valley Scott 421
Granton Granton 483
Gravenhurst Golden Rule 409
Grimsby Union 7
Gnelph Gnelph 2KR
Guelph Speed 180
Guelph Wavr>rley 3fi1
Guelph Wyndham 688
Hagersville Hiram 310
Haileybury Haileybury 485
Haliburton North Entrnnre 4fi3
Hamilton Acaria 61
Hamilton ..Ancient Landmarks 6r>4
Hamilton Rnrhannn 550
Hamilton Composite 667
Hamilton Corinthian 513
Hamilton Doric 382
Hamilton Dundurn 475
Hamilton .Hamilton 562
Hamilton _ Hillcrest 594
Hamilton Hugh Murray 602
Hamilton Ionic 549
Hamilton St. Andrew's 593
Hamilton St. John's 40
Hamilton Strict Obspvvanre 27
Hamilton Temple 324
Hamilton The Barton 6
Hamilton The Electric 495
Hamilton Tuscan 551
Hamilton Wardrope 555
Hamilton ^Westmount 671
Hamilton Beach Beach 639
Hanover Hanover 432
Harrietsville Moffat 399
Harriston Harriston 262
Harrow King Edward 488
Harrowsmith Albion 109
Name and Na
Hastings 633
Havelock 435
-Hawkesbury 450
JHazeldean 517
Huron 224
Burns 436
-New Hope 279
Highgate 336
Hornepayne 636
..Unity 376
Location
Hastings
Havelock
Hawkesbury
Hazeldean _
Hensall
Hepworth _
Hespeler
Highgate —
Hornepayne
Huntsville _
Ilderton
Ingersoll
Inger.soll
Ingleside
Innerkip
In wood
lona Station .-Prince of Wales 171
Iroquois Friendly Brothers* 143
Iroquois Falls Abitibi 540
Jarvis King Solomon 329
Kapuskasing Spruce Falls 648
Keene Keene 374
Henderson 388
King Hiram 37
St. John's fi8
..__Farran-AuIt 256
Oak Branch ^iei
Inwood 503
Keewatin 4 IT
Mount Zion 28
Keewatin
Kemptville —
Kenora Lake of the Woods 44S
Kenora Pequonga 414
Kincardine Northern Light 93
King Robertson 292
Kingston_.The Anct. St. John's
Kingston
Kingston
Kingston
Kingston
Kingsville
Kinmount
Kintore
Kirkfield
Kirkland Lake
Kirkland
Kitchener
Kitchener
Kitchener
Komoka
Lakefield
Lakeside
Lambeth
Lnmbton
Lambton
Lambton
Lanark
Lancaster
-Cataraqui 92
Minden 253
Queen's 578
JRoyal Edward 585
St. George's 41
Somerville 4h\
Corinthian 70O
Victoria 398
_Corinthian 657
Lake —Doric 623
Grand River 151
Temple 690
Twin City 509
Myra 529
Clementi 313
Doric 569
Mills
Mills
Mills
_St. Paul's 107
Kingsway 655
Mimico 369
Sunnylea 664
__Evergreen 2i>9
Lancaster 207
Lansdowne Lansdowne 387
Leamington Leamington 290
Lindsay Faithful Brethren 77
Lindsay Gothic 608
Listowel Bernard 225
Little Current Doric 455
Lobo Doric 289
Lombardy Otter 504
Londesboro
London
London
London
London
London
London
London
London
London —
Hullett 568
Acacia 580
Centennial 684
Corinthian 330
Kilwinning 64
..King Solomon's 378
St. George's 42
St. John's 20
St. John's 209a
Temple 597
266 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA AJSTNTJAL COMMUNICATION
Location
London
London
LongTie Sault
Lucan
Lucknow
Lyn
Lynden
Madoc
Mallorytown
Maple
Markdale
Markham
Marmora
Martintown _
Mattawa
Maxville
Meaford
Melbourne
Merlin
Merrickville
Merritton
Midland
Millbrook
Millfrrove
Milton
Name and
-The Tuscan
Union
Wales
Irving
—Old Light
-Lyn
Lynden
Madoc
Macoy
-Vaughan
Hiram
Milverton
Mimico _
Mimico _
Mimico
Mimico
Minden
Mitchell
Monkton
Morrisbursr
Mount Albert
Mount Brydges
Mount Elgin _
Mount Forest _
Napanee
Napier
-Markham Union
Marmora
Martintown
Mattawa
Maxville
Pythagoras
DufTerin
Century
Merrickville
Adanac
Caledonian
J. B. Hall
Waterdown
St. Clair
Milverton
_Anthony Sayer
Conna light
Lake Shore
Long Branch
Arcadia
Tudor
Elma
Excelsior
Rowland
—St. John's
Dereham
_St. Alban's
Union
-Ionic
Newboro Simpson
Newburgh Prince of Wales
Newcastle Durham
New Hamburg .New Dominion
New Lifskeard Temisk^iming
Mowmarket Tuscpti
Niagara Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara Falls Adoniram
Niagara Falls Clifton
Niagara Falls St. Mark's
Nilpstown Nilestown
North Augusta.-Crystal Fount.
North Bay Ninisoing
North Bay North Bay
North Gower Corinthian
Norwich St. John's
Norwood Norwood
Oakville Claude M. Kent
Oakville Oakvillp
Odessa _.__ Prince Ar'^^tr
Oil Springs Alexn^rl —
Omemee Lo'io
Onondaga
Ornrigpville
Orillia
Orillia
Orono
Oshawfi
Oshawa
.Onondntra
Hirri-.
Equity
Orillia
Orono
Cedar
Lebanon
No.
Location
Name and No.
195
Oshawa
Parkwood 695
3«0
Oshawa
Tpmpip fi49
458
Af>ar-;a Rfil
154
ntta«rn
Ashlar R64
184
rbaiiHiprP 9<ii
416
Ottawa
Civil Service 148
505
Ottawa
nalhnnsip ?,9.
48
Ottawn
Dpfendprs .190
242
Ottawa
Doric 58
54
Ottawa
Tnnic 526
490
Ottawa Lodge of Fidelity 231
87
Ottawa Prince of Wales 371
222
Ottav^-a
RiHpaii 595
596
Ottawa
St Andrew's 560
405
Ottawa —Sidney Albert Luke 558
418
T<.tnpl<» B^.S
I.-??
Ottawa
The builders 177
364
Owen Sound
North Star 322
457
Owen Sound —
St. George's 88
55
A Id worth 235
614
Palnierston
Rlflir 314
249
Paris
.S!t. John's 82
145
Parkhill
n.iric 933
357
Parry Sound —
Granite 352
135
Pomhrokp 128
478
Penetanguishene
Georgian 348
640
Perth
True Britons' 14
501
Peterborough _
Corinthian 101
645
Peterborough _
Peterborough 155
632
Peterborough _
—Hoyal Arthur 523
440
Peterborough _
.William James
141
Dunlop 675
456
Pptrolia
Pptrnlii, 194
142
Petrolia
Washington 260
646
Pickering
Doric 424
81
Picton —
Prince Edward 18
624
Plattsville
Plattsville 178
2on
Port Arthur —
Port Arthur 499
9
Port Arthur _
.=!hiiTiiah 287
328
Port Arthur __
Thunder Bay 618
157
Port Burwell -
Oriental 181
146
Port Credit —
Joseph A .
66
Hearn 685
205
Port Credit _
Mississauga 524
462
Port Credit
SrvntK riafo B74
9P
Port Cothorne
Port Dalhousie
Mnr-riah IRQ
2
nrnnthftTi «91l
573
Port Dalhousie
S;pymiiilr 277
254
Port Dover
F.rie 149
105
Port Elgin
Port Elprin 429
345
Port TTnpp
Hnpp 114
3S9
Port Hope
Ontario 26
420
Port McNicoll —Earl Kitchener B88
617
Port Perry
Fidelity 428
476
Port Robinson
Myrtle 337
104
Port Rowan _
Walsingham 174
223
Port Stanley _
St Mark's 94
681
Powatisan
Povj?i<jsan 44.1
4on
Central 110
22S
P'-ppton
Preston 297
T^^
Princeton
Rlpnhpim 1 0S
37.=;
RharoTi 97
."^IP
T'TJny River _
ReA T.aVo
Tnnic 461
216
riinlniTit fiRn
659
PpH Rock
.<^^.pprinr 67?
1Q9
RenfrPOT 199
325
Ricpville
Plantagpnpt 186
270
Richmond
Goodwood 1 .=;9
139
Richmond Hill
Richmond 23
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959
267
Location
Ridgetown
Ridgeway
Rodney
Russell
St. Catharines
Catharines
Catharines
Catharines
Catharines
George
St. Marys
St. Thomas
St. Thomas
St. Thomas
Sarnia
Sarnia
Sarnia
Sarnia
Sault Ste.
Sault Ste.
Name and
-Howard
-Dominion
-Rodney
St.
St.
St.
St.
St.
Marie
Marie
Sault Ste. Marie
Scarboro
Schomberg
Scotland
Seaforth
Scudder
Russell
— Maple Leaf
Perfection
_St. Andrew's
— St. George's
Temple
St. George
St, James
— St. David's
— St. Thomas
Talbot
Liberty
St. Paul
Tuscan
.-Victoria
-A I go ma
-Hatherly
-Keystone
—Wexford
Union
—Scotland
Britannia
Pelee
Seeley's Bay Rideau
Sharbot Lake Frontenac
Shelburne Lome
Simcoe Norfolk
Sioux Lookout Sioux Lookmit
Smiths Falls Osiris
Smiths Falls
Smithville _
Sombra
— St. Francis
Coronation
St. Clair
St. Lawrence
St. James
Porcupine
Southampton
South Augusta .
South Porcupine ^,., ^
Stamford Centre Centennial
Stamford Centre Stamford
Spencerville Nation
Springfield Springfield
Stayner Northern Licht
Stirling — _. Stirling
Stoney Creek
Thomas Hamilton Simpson
Stoney Creek Wentworth
Stouffville Richards-on
Stratford Stratford
Stratford Tccumseh
Strathroy Beaver
Streetsville River Park
Stroud Minerva
Sturgeon Falls Sturgeon F-^"s
Sudbury Bethel
Sudbury N ukfi
Sudbury .__ Sudbury
No.
391
615
411
479
103
616
661
15
296
243
73
302
44
546
419
601
437
56
469
625
412
683
118
193
170
627
460
621
377
10
518
489
24
502
425
131
74
506
679
626
556
259
266
69
692
166
136
332
144
83
356
304
Sunderland
Sundridge _
Sutton West
Tamworth _
Tara
Tavi.«tock
-King Edward
Strong
Malone
Lome
— Maple Leaf
Tavistock
Teeswntrr
Terrace Bay
ing Solomon
Tecumsch
Cassia
Dyment
d47
699
ill
658
464
423
512
404
362
609
276
662
394
245
116
442
Location
Thornbury
Thorndale
Thornhill _
Thornhill .
Tilbury
Tillsonburg
Tillsonburg
Thoroid
Timniins
Tiverton _
Todniorden
Toledo
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Name and No.
Beaver 234
-Mount Olivet 300
-Kroy 676
Patterson 265
Naphtali 413
Ashlar UD
__ King Hiram 78
Mountain 221
-Golden Beaver 528
Bruce 341
Todmorden 647
Fidelity 650
Acacia 430
Alpha 384
Antiquity 571
-Ashlar 247
Bay of Quinte 620
Bedford 638
Caledonia 637
Canada 532
.Cathedral 643
Corinthian 481
Coronati 520
Delta 634
Dentonia 651
Doric 316
Dufferin 570
Fairbank 592
Fidelity 575
Georgina 343
-Genei-al Mercer 548
— Golden Fleece 607
Grenville 629
Grey 589
Harcourt 581
-Hfirmnny 438
-Harry L. Martyn 696
High Park 531
Huron-Bruce 611
Imperial 543
Ionic 25
— King Solomon's 22
.Kilwinning 565
-King Hiram 566
Toronto — John Ross Robertson 545
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
-Maple Loaf 600
Melita 605
Memorial 652
-Metropolitan 542
Mizpah 572
Mimosa 576
Mt. Sinai 522
-North Gate 591
Oakwood 553
Occidont 346
Orient 339
Palestine 559
Parkdale 510
.Patricia 587
-Prince of W.-Ips 630
Queen City 552
Rehobo.Tm 65
Remembrance 586
Rivordale 494
Runnymede 619
St. AidTn's 567
St. AIban'9 614
St. Andrew's 16
St. Clair 577
St. George 3S7
*
268 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Location
Toronto
Name and
-..St. John's
No.
75
533
644
426
218
582
525
47.S
547
583
541
537
606
496
474
635
86
156
410
326
4K7
38
23fl
220
21A
470
237
359
197
694
312
327
161
113
539
238
Location
Wnwn
VVelland ...._
Welland ._
Name and No.
Toronto ..
Toronto _..
- Shamrock
_ . — Simcoe
Stanley
.Stevenson
Sunnyside
Gcpe- Stone
Mp,-iift IfiS
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Tnrnntn
Wellandport
Wellinjrton _
West Flambo
West Lome
Weston
Weston
Wesron , ,
Dufferin 338
..Star in the East 164
ro .. Dufferin 291
MfCr.ll .?,Sfi
Toronto
Toronto
Tornntn
—The Boaches
— The Victory
.Transportation
Astra 682
Coronation 677
Hnmbpr 305
Tornntn
WpsTon
Mount Opnnis 599
Toronto
Tornnro
- ..Ulster
TTnity
Westport
Whpntlpy
Westport 441
ypnoph"n 44X
Tni-nnrn
University
Whitby ..
Toronto
Winrtnn
r,pdar 396
Toronto
Tnrnnrn
Tnrnnrn
Toronto
Wellington
Wilson
_York
7.PTq
Williamsburg
Winchester _
Windsor
Windsor
..... Williamsburg 480
Hendpr.son 383
Border Cities 554
Toronto
Zetland
Tottenham
Trpnt
Windsor
Hnrdpn fi41
Tottpnhnm
Trpntnn
Wind.sor
Windsor
Windsor _
— Great Western 47
TwppH
Twppd
Uxbridsre _
Vanklpck Hill
ZerpdTtha
. St. John's
Victoria
Windsor
Windsor .
Palace 604
Poso .-no
Victoria Harbotrr
Vipnna
Windsor
Windsor
Windham
Woodbridge .
Woodville _
Wood-tock __
Woodstock _
Woodstock _
Wroxeter
Wyoming
York
St. Andrew's 642
Wipd^j^r 4n-S
Vittnria
Win-hpm ?.S16
Walkerton
Wallaceljurg
."^ano-POTl
Baldoon
Blackwood 311
Hardin? 477
King Solomon's 43
Wardsville
Hammond
Percy
Wil.son
Waterloo
Havelock
Mercer Wilson 678
0>-f"rd 76
Waterford
Watpilno
"Watford .
Forest 162
- _ „....Bums' 153
KnniRkillpn ^HR
TORONTO. ONTARIO, 1959 269
RESTORATIONS— 1958
22— W. M. Bickcrstaff, R. A. McCracken. F. Hamm, H. S. Dalley, H.
Phillips. 29 — C. Frieson. 37— D. F. Garlick, D. L. Hobson. H. M.
Watson. 38— D. A. Neilson, E. H. Black. R. A. Dempsey. 40— S. G.
Bciston, V. Y. Baker. 43— J. W. Riste. 44— J. G. Younjr. 46— W.
K. Wilde, H. Lawrence. 47 — T. E. Burton, J. O. Leverick. 48— O.
Pigden. 54— W. V. Park. 5,5— W. H. Laidlaw. 56— J. D. Robb.
64^-E. W. William.s. 68— H. M. Child. 74— F. J. Armstrong. 76— E.
J. Harrington. 93— W. R. Bell, W. M. MacDonald. 94— E. A. Jackson.
96— H. J. Ai-mstrong. W. H. McAuley, D. R. Rumble. 97— L. M.
Mainprize. A. M. Durham. H. B. Evan=. 100 — W. A. O. Moss. 101 — J.
A. C. Rogers. 103— C. H. Brown. 105— R. E. Johnston. 106- W. H.
Pinncck. 109- J. H. Stewart. 118— T. O. Metcalfe. 121-W. G.
Rodgors. 123— L. M. Burkhardt, I. F. Eggletrn. W. Whiting, R. A.
Wardle, C. Brown, J. G. Reppard, L. Bradshaw. D. M. Jackson. 126— T.
H. Floyd. 137— A. E. Randle. 141— C. A. McAlpine. 142— L. B.
Rlack. R. H. Wannell. 143— G. Thompson. 155— J. J. Cocks. 170—
D. G. Bettles. 177— F. H. Coughlin. ISO— O. H. Ziegler, H. R. Phillips,
J. C. MacDonald. T. L. Ayres. 190— Y. L. Shain. 192— A. Gibson, A.
C. McPhail. 217— C. L. Adcock. 218— C. A. Tierney. S. C. Pourne,
J. L. Leslie, A. J. Sculthorp. 221— L. J. Wnllace. 230— N. Lystar.
■231— E. J. Rut!"dffe. 2.S2— G. Kendal. 233— L. M. Angus. 237— L.
Conner. 253— J. Noble, G. W. Fauiktier. 254—1. F. Haworth. 25.5 — J.
G. Woods. 257— W. J. McRa<». 259— W Newell, R. H. Gracey, W. F.
Foy. 272— G. B. Smith. H. M. Luck, M. S. Crooker, O. H. Cochrane,
M. A. Ralston. W. G. Wardrope. 285- S H. McKeag, P. A. Forgrave,
S. W. Cressman. F. L. Wainwright. H. B. Brodie. V. Haddock. W. H.
Munro. 286 — H. J. Peterson. 287— A. A. Leigh. 290 — A. Cullen.
•292— G. L. Rumble. R. Walker. 296-^. J. Welsh, J. H. Henry, W. E.
Brown. 300— H. Henshaw. E. H. Bestard. 302— F. L. Archibald, A.
Plowright. W. T. Smith. R. J. Bradley. 321— D. Folster. 322— A.
Fleming. M. Lon-. H. L. Johnston. A. H. St. John. 323— P. MacT^augh-
lin. 324— E W. Holman, J. B. Curnoav. 325 — A. G. F. McDonald.
327— R. Henderson. 331— C. A. Ashley. 341— H. Campbell. 34.5- J.
S. Adams. 34fi— .1. M. Andei-son. J. Philin. W. E. Mallory. 361— F. C.
Breen. 369— W. H. Graham. 378— W. H. Legg, S. A. Peffers, C. L.
Coleman, F. W. Baker. 380- D. M. Drew. J. A. Gault. 386— J. N.
Doiib. 391— H. L. Pardo. 402— E. R. Chapman. 408— H. Hugh.
410— K. D. E. Rolfe. G. W. Draper. 412— F. J. Lively. 414— F. A.
Young. 415— C. H. Anderson. 418— A. D. MacRae. 420— A. G.
Beveridge. 426— L. I. Luttrpll, A. S. McGregor. 427— M. M. Craddock.
428— W. Howsam. 435— J. V/. Carev. 438— H. A. Peters Jr. 445— T.
E. Jackson. 447— N. Mc.'^rthur. 448— H. A. Cork. 455— H. Campb°ll.
463 — C. Hussey. 469— E. P. Sugar. 475— J. Kenyon. 481- D. W.
KerMn-*on, J Wi^crins. 4Sfi— R. J. Mnunt. 494-tT. Thain. 502— J.
K. Jo-lin. 510— B. H. J. Grrves. 515— L C. Fro^ian. 521— W. P.
Fazackerlev. V. S. L-wis, E. M. Bcyd. 523— A. Metheral. 525— A.
Dobson. 531— J. C. Fuller. 532— H. Ingham. 537— L. G. Eraser, A.
W. Jennings. 543— J. F. Gonder. 545— J. A. Birnie. 546 — S. A.
Banks, W. A. Jackson. M. W. Rayn^r. 549— J. S. Dunsmuir. 550 — J.
Smith. 551- J. A. Mathers. 552— M. F. Sandford. 553— W. G.
Forbes. 555— T. G. Polmateer. E. P. Sharp. 562- S. Smith. R.
Kennedy. R. S. Runyan. C. W. Neilson. 563— R. V. Rucker. 573— M.
H. Locke. .57.5— G. C. Moorehouse. 576— L. M. Dove. 578— S. H.
Whitaker. 583— J. C. White. 5S6— R. G. Fergus. 591— L. McAteer.
592— C. Thomas. 593— N. E. Ryckman. R. G. Wilson. G. D. P.
Ho.rri'on. 598— G. Gillespie. 599— F. O. Durker. 601— R. Hendprpon.
602— G. F. Larson. 604— J. S. McLean. A. C. PuUen. 606— W.
Anderson. W. Milligan. J. E. Walker. 616— R. L. Moir. 621— E. S.
Cronk. 623— V. R. Andrews. A. CHrk. B. S. Hanson. A. Salloum.
626 — E. E. LeViness. J. R. Rawn, W. E. Bocth, J. R. MacLeod. 635 — J,
G. Gilchrist. H. Dammermann. 639 — G. H. Davis. C. Karadavis.
642— E. B. Simpson. 649 —R. White. 651 — W. J. Bramm«r. 652— T.
Ma.son. 656— D. W. Rose. 657— W. E. Chappell. 683— M. Sandford.
RESTORATIONS — UNMASONIC CONDUCT
128 — James Wright.
270 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUinCATION
SUSPENSIONS— 1958
3— H. A. Machan, J. R. Livingstone. 5— R. B. Munro. J. E. C. Blaire,
J. W. Gardiner, J. Philipson. 7— E. V. Woods. 9— C. Giles. 15— W.
J. Jellum. 17— W. Snarry. 18— G. A. Jones, L. Williams. 20— J.
B. Webster, W. J. Brown. 22— W. Todd. 23— J. D. McLean, N. M.
Hickson, A. G. Poole. 29— D. T. Carr, I. O. Whalen, R. S. Hughes, D.
F. Smith. 32— L. H. Burrows. 37--C. W. Bowman. 38— L. D.
Anderson, C. A. Bowes. 40 — V. Y. Baker, J. S. Goulding, E. L. Stickley.
41— G. E. Hawkes, E. J. Thomson. 42 — G. J. O'Leary, R. R. Roberts,
J. B. Thompson, R. J. Glover, C. S. Legg, S. Appleton, T. G. Foster,
J. I. Williams. 43— F. Money, R. E. Cook, S. M. Bell. 45— A. F.
Rattray. 46 — W. A. Lee, F. Markham, S. C. Radford. L. N. Daugherty,
H. G. Menzies, J. A. Warren. 47 — S. A. Mason, C. H. Christian, W. L.
Habkirk, H. E. Bartholomew, A. N. Day, G. R. Middler, L. R. Brown.
48— D. C. Chapman. R. Greenley, A. Lister, J. W. Munro. 50 — A. L.
Best, R. Halvorsen, T. H. Johnston. 52 — A. Rockcliff, K. Sider. 56 — M.
Angus. 61— W. H. Ford, H. A. Sawyer, F. G. Dunlop, M. F. Ward,
C. O. Eraser, H. R. Cunningham, C. C. Harrison, E. A. Walsh, D. B.
Gillrie. 64— R. M. Crone, R. G. Fleming. 65— T. D. Crighton, A.
Teagle, J. E. Moore, A. White. 77— W. A. H.-^milton. 78— H. B.
Flovd. E. G. Foster, J. R. Cameron. 79— T. N. Dean, F. Suthers, H.
S. Walker. 84— L. W. Adams. M. E. Bateman, E. D. Eraser, P. O.
Jones, R. H. Middleton, J. P. Turner. 86— H. V. Roberts. 87— R. W,
Camnbell. K. W. Bensley. 88— W. W. McNab. 92— W. J. Friers.
93— C. H. Dale, F. J. Tout, L. W. Brown. 94— W. H. Mclntyre, D.
C. McPhail, D. J. Kennedy. 96— R. A. Craig. M. Stewart. 100— C. G.
Dickson, R. Coffey, A. W. Luke, L. R. Nichols. 104— F. S. Depew.
105— W. Norris. R. S. Smith, R. Crovley. 107— J. W. Tipping. R. G.
Bi^wpring. 114 — A. Fox, J. A. Dear, V. A. Stacey, C. H. McLeod, L. E.
Giffin. C. J. Falcon. R. C. Wilson. 118— W. F. Hall. 119— T. R.
Morrow, H. J. Van Oven. W. H. Ball. J. Baker, J. H. Bell. 122— W.
F. Matheson, R. R. Watkins. 123— J. A. Eaton. H. L. Farrar, W. A.
Coles, J. W. Davidson. 129 — H. E. Bennett, R. A. Barker. 135— J. E.
Pi-cwn. 142— A. F. Foster, K. W. Froats. 144 — M. Ridley, 145 — L.
R. Pocock, W. L. Rov.-an, I. J. Larmer. 146 — H. Morgan. 148 — G. T.
Freeborn. 151 — C. Banes. G. E. Husband. J. K. Sims, C. A. Witt'e,
M. C. Brubaker, C. J. Thurston, J. E. Snyder. 153— J. Canton. R.
Tremaine. 155— C. M. Thornton. S. L. Keliele. 156— W. H. Ward.
N. K. Woods, J. E. Durnford. 157— A. A. Barr. 165— C. S. Hulsman.
166— M. Bruce. T. E. Higson. 168— K. Beck. W. H. Fuller, J. C. Mac-
Kenzie. H. F. Mathers Jr., B. O. McLeod. H. N. Watt. 174— A. Tait. 177—
J. J. McWatters, W. Y. Denison. 180— C. D. Grimshaw, E. Mitchell, K. P.
Oreenway, T. L. Avres, H. Bleach, L. R. Beer. A. L. Binder, D. D.
Brouse. 184— M. R. Stewart. 190— R. J. W. McLellan. 194— R.
Rippon. 195 — J. M. Dobson. R. R. Hassard, E. F. Parker, E. M.
Watson, A. E. Will. R. W. Hall, C. R. Toby. 201— R. Allan, J. Kidd,
J. H. Logan. 209A— E. R. Kent. J. M. Heck. L. E. Minter. R. G.
Brooks. 216^A .A. Clowes. H. Hebden. 217— K. Miller. 218— C. A.
Tierney, S. C. Bourne, J. L. Leslie, A. J. Sculthorp. L. F. Skelton.
222— J. A. Bell. 223— G. H. Gardner, T. P. Rork. 230— J. B. Roberts,
J. M. McGee. R. S. Leishman. H. Edge. 233— L. M. Angus. 236- A.
G. Wiggins, R. K. Banting. 245— D. Boyle. 247— J. C. Miller. 249— F.
Ad^mpon. 253— T. Garritty. A. W. Stevens, J. F. Williams, W. W.
Armstrong, G. Spry, G. W. Bruce, R. F. McCullough. 254 — A. J. Black,
I. Haworth. 258— J. T. French, H. Bannister. 260— E. Ferguson.
2fi3_B. E. Dolmage. 264— A. H. Sinclair. 266— J. G. Hood, N. S.
McL'^d. 267 — A. Utley. 269— D. White. 270 — F. Tomkinron. 272^
W. G. Wardrope, J. P. O'Reilly, W. T. Moore. V. F. McMurray, R. R.
Pf^-nov-^ll. 276— A. J. Worrp.ll. 277— W. Ninni-^s, J. R. Fair. 279— F.
Morlork. 283— C. A. Richard=on, A. W. Peacock. T. A. Harlev. E. G.
Mowers, J. E. Greer, L. C. Fritz. 287- G. J. Wigmere, E. Roberts, E.
J. Hai-tvikspn. D. A. MacKay, K. Walterson, J. C. Enns, H. H. Dixon.
295_p. K. Schmidt. 296— J. M. Grant, W. F. Brown, G. A. Patterson,
J F Arthur, D B. Brown. 297 — E. G. Langridge. E. B. Reuter.
302— F. L Archibald. R. W. Winnett. A. W. Galloway. T. W. Beales, D.
H Harley. A. Plowright, J. Burch, W. T. Smith. 30.5— S. H. Rogers.
G T. Abbott. 316— G. D. Heyd. E. D. Rutter. 319— M. K. Wilson. B.
Fess 320— K. L. Reid. J. L. Taylor, M. E. C. Clarke. 322— B. J.
Crawford, J. Clark. 323— F, Braithwaite, W. A. Lucas, R. Luke. H.
TORONTO. ONTARIO, 1959 271
Pimblett. 324— L. Porco. J. M. Ward. E. Broatoh, 32.t — A. A. Rennie.
329— T. Grainprer. K. O. Kitchpn. 332— K. J. Spence. V. C. Scholes, A.
A. Pletsch, C. M. Myles. 337 -J. W. CoUinscn. 330— E. PortPT. R.
Jones, T. G. Bannister. 345— H. J. E«!er 346— C. H. Drew, W. E.
Mallory, F. Barnes, G. T. Etownes. N. C. Mack. D. M. Matheson, C. D.
McCi-udden. 352— T. Allan, R. G. Refd, L. D. Howes, T. J. Perry.
357— A. P. Murdock, C. L. Hern. 359— F. K. Saul, G. L. Ilton. M.
Monroe. 360— O. Ennis. .?61 — W. Anderson. 368 — D. A. Ross,
R. G. MacKenzie, T. J. Goodi.=on, K. O. Donnelly, O. A. DeZeeu-w,
W. A. Hamiltcn. G. B. Ann.<;tronEr, W. F. Nelson. 371— G. L.
Bumess, J. G. Lay. L. O. Latour, R. C. Moffatt. B. Dale. 372— D.
Tag.eart. 376— G. Kellork. 37S— R. A. Godden. W. B. Hetherington,
D. H. Luce, B. L. McFalls. S. A. Peffers, G. G. Rijrney. G. V.
Salisbury, M. D. Yorke. F. W. Paker, C. L.Ccleman. F. W. C. Watts,
A. Perf-et, T. K. Birss. 379— W. A. Doan. 380— W. N. Corbett, G.
A. David, W. C. Mawpon. C. W. Lankin, J C. Sinclair. .T. E.
<^ordaniei'. 382— T. C. Woolams. H. Jacquos, H. G. Miller. R. Cos.<^y,
J. L. Anderson, R. A. Somerville. G. T. Kent. 38.5— .T. K. J'irdin'?.
38€ — D. McPhail, R. P. Clarke, A. G. Stonehouse, F. G. Sutton. 392— K.
E. Cairns. S. S. Steele. S. Hayes. R. F. Harriscn, I. C. Woods. 395 — L.
Bower. F. E. Buchanan. E. L. Guyett. 398 — A. Ross, R. Hargrave, F.
Dalprleish. E. A. Pi-uery. D. M. McPherson. J. L. Graham. E. G.
Silverthorn. G. W. Bantam. 400— J. R. Kersley. 402— L. Wriprht, C.
L. Buhler. E. R. Chapman. 403 — J. A. Gordon. D. S. Stew. 404— M. E.
Meeks, J. A. Bryson. 405 — J. A. McCraeken. J. D. Cunninpham, J.
H. Smith. 406— J. E. Barrett. 410— W. J. Thacker, G. F. Eaton, S.
S. Johnston. D. S. James. F. H. Cullen, D. McFadyen, F. D. Bates. N.
A. Perrin. S. L. Preston, G. W. Drar^r, G. C. McEarhern. 412— W. J.
Books. J. K. Cudlipp. J. H. Darou, M. A. Peat. 413— P. A. MfKinley.
415— T. H. .^d!^ms. W. H. Briorden, N. F. Oook. A. Hauta, G. Johnston,
C. R. J. Lucos. 419— H. Manchester, W. T. Pretty. J. A. Storey.
420 — M. P. Michol.-'.kos. E. K. McKinnon. 423— J. P. S+rickland. 426 —
W. C. Bro\vT,. W. C. MoWhinnie. H. E. Thomas 427— T. R. Bullock. T.
A. V. Tremhl.iv. G. W. Rhude. 430— J. Jones. D. J. T^'ylor. G.
Lawson. W. F,. Smith. G. Johnston, J. C. Galbraith, F. Vass. 433— C. R.
Lett, C. M. Morton. A. W. Winch. 434 — W. R. Stringer. H. J. Leowen.
437— C. E. Richmond. C. F. Schnarr. 439— T. G. Barbara. F. E.
Deer, D. Eraser. C. McDonald. C. N. McDonald. D. D. McKinnon. D.
McDonald. 440— V. E. R. Zufelt. I. R. Harrison. R. V. Martin. 442—
M. J. Phillips. P. McMinn. 444 — B. G. Featherstone. 445— D. Lawson.
447— J. R. Yohn. J. W. Gibson. 449— R. A. Spencer. 452— E. M.
Crawford. 453— D. A. Mor-an. F. E. White. R. J. Raby. 455— W. G.
Rearers. 461 — W. H. Moi-r'snn. M. M. B.->rnuk. O. M. Lindbc'-tr. D. V.
Roberts. d«2— H. McNauchton. L. W. Arpleton. F. J. Cirrie. K. E.
V«rette. 463-^C. V. Hussey. 466— J. Boyle. 470— G. Ri-hards. O. G.
Epl-tt. A.. A. Cnm^ron. M. A. Peal. 471— D. F. Mitchell. 472— W.
L. G. Ropers. T. Prestaire. 474— E. J. Stokes. R. C. Bcnne+t. C. N.
Graham. S. Carr. D. A. Mitchell. P. Gordon, L. Walla'-e, J. .\. Patterson.
A. J. Lawrence. R. Kearsley, E. Marrison. 475 — T. J. .Tones, P. H.
Livingston. E. W. Thompson, S. Curnock, N. Armistead. C. F. Henderson.
F. A. Childs. A. Kno:^-. V. H. Parrett. A. R. Marcelhis, K. J. Taylor.
477 — L W. Marshall. 479— L. M. Shanks. C. Booth. H. H. Betts.
480— W. G. Whitteker. 481— D. I. L. McCarthy. C. B. Powell. 485—
W. E. Maltby. 4S6— H. A. Kenty. J. A. Consts.nti. 489— K. H. Betrley,
R. C. Code. A. Gilman. 490— A. Griffith. 494— A. Brumfitt. 495— J.
Brown. K C. Wilson. 496— C. E. Onley. 497— E. Brown. 498— N. S.
Bryant. C. V. Pettiplnce. 499— A. Butcher. H. Kapretsu. J. A. Nichols,
J. E Fisher. H. Foulds, H. O. Cuss'>n. W. J. Intrram. J. K. FerPU<^on.
J. E. Gorr. R. HeritJiere, J. F. Stilwell. 502— H. E. Cocks. J. E. Joslin.
M)4— J W. Lvons. H. A. Walker. 50.5— R. Barlow, T. L. Mpson.
506_.T. Foil. F. A. Gill. D. Re'-d. 507— H. P. Gasson. G. A. Christie.
509_C. Ki-aft. 510— G. C. Mc<;rae. ,511— J. C. St.ndey. 513— T.
Oollintrs. E. A. Wardle. 515 — A. J. Mosher. R. H. Johnson. 516— J.
E. John<rtcm. W. L. Broome. J. D. Ferguson. A. R. T. Curry. R. G.
Fisher. C. A. Teske. 518 — R. Alto. A. J. Atkinson. C. R. Czinkota, J.
R. Gude. G. A. Hunter. V. W. Keefe. P. Kresack. L. W. Kuhn. 521— D.
S. Perry. S. E. Cowlin. G. L. Emerson. J. T. Miller. H. B. McLean.
B2a— B. Steinberg, J. W. Cohn. H. Siege!. I. Stem. B. Tarada.sh. A. P.
Berman. 525— A. E. Oliver, L. J. Watson, L. E. Lines. 526— V. G.
272 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Jamieson. 527— R. B. Hall. 528— G. F. Smith, H. Shanks. 531— E.
J. Snelgrove, R. A. MacDonald, C. Jones. 532— K. L. Timm.s, M. A.
Beckwith, M. Morrissy. 533— A. E. Whipple, R. Wilson. 537— J. W.
Tindale, J. K. Topple. 538— G. J. Brownell, A. A. Cameron, S. A. R.
Baker. 542— A. K. Glennie. A. W. Field, C. Hohman, H. Cotter.
543— J. R. Williams. R. G. Henderson, G. B. Fairbrother. 545 — S. R.
Brooks, W. N. R. Brown, D. Crone. A. Dempster, C. R. Hinchcliffe, J.
A. Miller, J. Walden, A. W. Walton. 546— D. Mclntyre, R. G.
Hewitt, L. L. Hewitt, W. A. Jackson, J. S. McGenn. 547— J. Keenan, R. D.
Potter, J. T. Fletcher, J. D. Brockie, C. S. Hill. W. G. Anstee, A. H. Lees,
R. D. Clarke, B. C. Taylor, G. Curdie. 549 — J. W. Knipe, R. Palmer.
551— B. G. Coulthart, J. W. Salvisburg, J. C. Whamond, R. A. Stacey,
A. R. Gray. 552— T. Hawe. C. Halls. 554— G. G. R. Allan. J. Murray.
555 — L. S. Trull, A. F. Asquith, S. E. Campbell. 560 — K. D. Johnston,
P. C. McLean. A. B. Brady, R. S. Craig, G. W. R. GuUoch, D. Grant.
561— E. A. Daugherty, T. W. R. Hamilton, C. A. Isrglesden. 562— E.
Charlasworth. 563 — P. Capsticks, E. Nicholson. W. R. Dorman, H. E.
Poole, L. C. Freeland, G. R. Pickering. 5€5 — J. Pickard, G. E. Rogers.
566— «. H. Rich, W. Murdoch. L. V. V. Lent. R. D. Cornish, A. Brown,
W. N. Conner. 567— A. W. Relf. 570— A. McCaffrey, J. W. Gillis,
W. Strathern. 571— W. J. Ellis, W. R. Wilkinson, A. M. Earle.
572— J. C. MeCaaig, S. Sulewski. 573 — W. A. Cook, M. V. Lennox, L.
R. Lovell. J. C. McElnay. D. Rennie, A. G. Weaver. 574— W. A.
Kennedy. 575 — E. D. Crapper, H. R. Cunningham, R. W. Simpson, K. G.
MacDonald. 576— S. C. Graham, J. S. Reith. 577— R. R. Roden, E.
Tyscn. R. E. Lockhart. R. J. Neill. J. Corrick, G. D. Robertson, S. B.
F. Harris, M. H. Hartling. 578— R. J. Alexander. 579— W. L.
Jenkins, R. Nuttall, T. Hendei-son. M. Naftolen, R. H. Stoddard, N. W.
Colley. 580— J. R. Turner. A. L. Smith. J. W. Pawley. 582— A, A.
Greenwood. J. S. Van Evera. 585 — L. C. Davis, J. C. Barfett. 586— A.
S. Reed, S. Yardley. D. F. Duncan. 590— C. G. Stamos. 591— R. S.
Gille<;pie, P. I. MoGovern, J. M. Smith. 592— W. T. Thompson, G. E.
Mannings, E. R. Wilcox, M. F. Bonney, C. Thomas, S. R. Lowe. A. E.
Gosman. 597— A. DeVeechi. F. B. Ross, L. J. Smith, D. L. Sinclair,
N. Colley. J. N. Faulkner, J. W. Haddow, H. F. Lamble, K. L. Swartz.
599— W. I. Armsti-ong, W. B. Inglis, E. H. C. Tugwell. 600— H. Truman,
A. J. S. Coppold, S. J. Waters. 602— C. E. Hansplant, A. A. Bourne,
S. F. Field. 604— J. A. Reid, E. M. MacRae. 605— R. Best. 606— A.
C. Deeks. S. Moss. R. J. Rose G. D. Robinson, R. W. Wakelin. 611 — S.
H. Mar«h. 612— F. Bridel. 614— A. L. Wyant, R. E. Maloney.
615— L. E. James. J. E. Pewlington. 616— J. T. Gallie. O. W. Oughtred,
B. Anthony. 617— H. W. Foster, J. R. Kyle. 619— J. Gribble, R. Smith,
R. J. Westlake. 623— A. Clark, V. R. Andrews. 625— J. F. O'Neill.
O. G. Robertson. 626— R. R. Booth, E. C. Krupp. 628— R. R.
Kennedy. 629— H. W. Tupling, M. J. Hurley, B. Cross. 630— M. H.
Ritter. 635 — J. Jenkins, H. Dammerman. 636 — L. H. Norman, J. C.
Martyn, C. N Appleton, W. W. Heath. U. K. Ranta, C. Powell, D.
Hagerty, J. White. R. A. Culbert, C. D. True, J. G. Easton. 637— G.
M. Mitchell, W. Thomson. 638 — W. C. Woodstock, L. W. Atkinson.
641— N. A. Baxter. F. G. Bun-ell, A. M. Ingram. C. R. Tripp, W. A.
Wilson, R. A. Scott. 642— D. L. Hoover, T. W. Price. W. R.
Donaldson, W. J. Harris, C. J. Frickpy. 643— N. C. Dekker. 644— R.
L Perry 646 — I. B. Law, G. Oldham. 647 — R. Brown, J. H.
Draycott, R. F. Davis, W. C. Taylor. 650— D. Walker, M. Bradford,
R. McDonnell. G. Young. W. Gray. 651— A. E. Hoffman, J. B. Dynes,
W. J. Brammer, M. E. Rockford, T. S. Ball. 652— W. Gibson, R. W. F.
Bremner. J. S. Robertson, J. Mcintosh. 653 — C. E. Gi-aham. 654 — O.
A Clarke, F. L. Richardson, C. M. Ellis, R. L. Latimer. 656 — A.
McMillan, J. H. Klassen. 657— J. F. Hubbard. 661— E. Bttles, L. F.
Bional G. Evans, W. S. Picton, W. Detcher. 662— H. Wheeler, C.
Scoyne. 663— N. K. Martin. 664— R. O. Yates, G. Brown. 665— J.
C H Forward 669— T. W. Burt. 671— L. O. Gulley, W. K. Young,
J.' Mcintosh. 675— W. A. Hooper. W. E. Reynolds FG Foster. 677—
D. Irving!. 680- E. H. Rausch. 681- -G. McCulloch. 683— M.
Sandford. 688 — ^N. H. Bond.
SUSPENSIONS — UNMASONIC CONDUCT
Ig Clarence A. Jones. 236— Gordon Austin Wiggins. 466 — ^Allan
Ritchie. 644 — Ivan B. Grose.
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 273
EXPIILSIONS
575 — George F*i-aser Skinner. 577 — Gordon G. Hooper. 611 — Nesbitt M.
Woods.
DEATHS— 1958
2— C. S. Herring, L. S. Quinn, E. A. Curtis. 3— C. M. Strange, G.
Bavcden, W. J. Allen, W. G. Minnes, L. N. Richardson, J. Lyons, M.
Melville, J. Ryce, W. Peters. O. J. Cherry, H. J. Page. A. G. Curphey.
5— R. J. Higgins, L. M. Breakell. C. W. Scare, J. B. Shaw, H. J.
Websster, J. B. Murray, G. F. McGrath. H. W. Farrow, R. E. Steele, B.
Lawson. 6 —A. D. McDctigall, A. S. Munro, J. H. Holbrook, L. E. Wedd,
J. Leckie, R. L. Anderson, A. P. Wilson, F. K. Hamilton. C. S. Morden,
R. Barr. J. H. Fisher, J. E. Brown, E. F. Clarke, F. M. Robinson. F.
W. Hubbard. L. W. Gay, E. B. Allen. C. S. Lee, L. W. B. Broughall,
R. L. Bouard. 7— C. McNinch. D. Mcintosh. W. Schwab, T. A. IHett.
9— W. D. Wilson, W. R. Rourke, O. M. Storms. W. A. Grange, G. C.
Joyce. 10— R. S. Vance, L. E. Wedd. H. A. Johnson. R. McGhie. F.
J. Schuyler. A. G. Goodlet, W. H. Unwin, T. M. Atkinson. 11 — W. H.
Moorman. A. S. Knrr, H. A. Morgan. A. Linn. E. M. Hubbs. W. A.
Johnson. C. F. R. Moon. C. Elvins, W. S. Nethery T. W. Rainbird, F. W.
Frost, G. F. Ostrom. H. L. Crew, H. E. Darling. 14— J. B. Shaw, J. V.
Watson. 15— W. C. Wellsman. C. Bauer. W. T. Chestney, W. G. Wills. 16—
G. C. Winlaw, J. P. Gee. F. L. Crang. J. Craig. T. B. Smith. C. E.
Mertons, F. H. Wehley. W. F. RcTiald. A. A. McKay. H. R. Winter, W. J.
Hill. C. F. Haime. 17— F. W. Haro, G. H. Burch. R. E. Noble, J. H.
Cooey. 18— W. P. Kennedy. A. Manlow. J. W. Humphrey. H. D. Hyatt.
20 — A. MacDougall. A. C. Cumm°r. J. B. .Oxford. M. C. Armstrong. W.
F. Rogers, R. Mrlntyre. F. W. Wpstlake. R. Pattinson. J. Webster. W,
E. Block, J. F. Chapman, A. G. C. Hertel. W. G. Harris, P. W. Bice.
T. T. Leckie. A. Neilsen. W. Erdis. 21 A— J. C. Meech. 22— C. W.
Motton. D. Cairns. P. Davies, M. A. Merritt. E. E. Walker. K. G. Lockie,
R. J. DunlaT>. F. Huxtable. J. H. Rumsev. G. M. Sutherland. T. E.
Ci-oss. 23— H. W. Mord°n, W. C. Savors. J. E. Mablcy, A. Balson.
24— S. Smith. H. E. Smith. J. F. Bell, C. M. McLeod. W. H. Lucas. J.
D. Logan. C. A. G. Law. J. A. McCue. M. A. Box, E. J. Wilt.>:ie, F. H.
Buker, H. Moffatt, H. Kendall. R. R. Dunn, R. R. Montgomery.
25 — L. S. Morrison, A. C. Snivply. R. B. Morley. C. S. Pnrsons, G. N.
Molesworth, G. A. K. Bower, D. G. Joy. 2fi— A. D. Adamson, E. J.
Pratt, J. A. Nichols. G. Gamett. C. Swaisland. 27— A. D. Lumsdpn.
A. W. Beniett. G. W. Wigle. H. P. Gib.son, J. R. Campbe'l. 2<'— T. A.
Robinson. H. P. Lockerbie. J. A. Mageo. J. M. Stevens. E. J. Colborne.
29— S. Gunyo. C. R. F. McGorman. B. C. Brintnell. 30— A. G. Brechin.
M. W. Martin, A. E. Sturgess, H. Hood. C. Underwood. 31 — L. B.
TapsoTi. D. J. Chaml>ers. K. G. Werry. L. J. Nichols. E. D. Bird. E.
Staples. 32— R. Butler, R. W. Pov.-ell, W. C. Leslie. G. W. Chambers.
T. Camelford. 33— A. F. Sturdy. C. A. Crook, H. P. Warrener, E. G.
Smith, J. A. Graham, A. H. Erskine. 34 — J. E. McGee, G. A. Potts.
H. E. Campbell, J. H. Shillington, A. J. Rattew. A. Jone'^. 35— W. T.
M. James. E. L. Knight. 37— R. I. Smith. H. T. Bower, E. Hunter,
W. H. Bearss. A. Myers, R. M. Miller. H. B. McCarty. G. W. McKay,
M. M. .-^dams, H. S. Wright. N. E. McCarty. D. F. Garlick. E. E. Buck.
E. C. P\igard. 38— J. A. Raymond. W. B. McClunc. C. M. Presby, R
C. Milligan. C. IC. Orser. L. M. Coutts. 39 — J. McTntyre 40 — A O
Griffith. W. Proctor. T. H. Hamill. E. Morrison. J. Bibby, W. Bingham.
F. C. North. J. H. Hewitt. R. C. Smith. J. R. Marshall, P. F. Bounsall,
A. S. Goodale. W. J. Fleming. W. R. Whiting. R. G. Dewdnev. A.
Griffiths. C. R. Bolton. 41— C. H. Misener, E. H. Tripp, A. Allan,
M. Salmoni, L. A. Peterson. A. L. Arner. J. S. Green, W. M. Webb
W. Conklin. 42— J. H. Perry. J. W. Charles. E. B. Ross. S. Elliott. W.
Bell. D. Benstead. J. Mills, J. Smith. G. C. Campbell. 43— K. W,
Harvey. H. W. Clarke. J. A. Ross. M. W. Reid. 44— H. L. Gloin. G.
W. Langdon, F. Arnum. N. E. Kilmer, A. McCaw. W. Thomas. N. C.
Deri-ouch, L. Dean, W. F. Hancock. W. M. Ferris, E. F. Rapsicn, A. S.
aine. R. H. Cook. 45— J. I. Miller, W. Martin, W. E. Bryant. A. K.
John.<=on. J. Broadbrnt. E. D. Doyle. G. B. Johnson. C. R. AVTietham.
46 — G. Garen, J. Mellor, H. Campbell, L. Ritchie. E. A. Roberts, T.
274 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Vince, R. McKee. 47 — W. B. Wintermute, G. MacDonald, H. Farrow,
T. F. Harris, C. White, J. Grant. J. A. Shaw, T. P. Boyer, J. W. Day,
G. A. Parsons. C. H. Henze. J. B. Henderson, R. Adams, C. K. Evans,
A. W. Julian, S. Coleman, J. Thompson. 48— S. Fox, R. H. Bruce, N.
A. R. Green. .=50— W. Zuf-lt. W. E. Pierson. 52— J. P. Roy, J. J.
Powers. T. J. Porter. G. McGill, N. C. Booth, H. J. Merrill, B. J. Witt,
J. M. Bannister, N. G. Russl41. 54 — E. A. Carson. 55— J. M. Dexter.
56— D. McGibbon. C. B. Leaver. R. T. Mitchell. P. R. Sharpe. J.
McMillan, B. S. Wilkiig-hby. 57— G. L. Bell, B. Armes. 58— J. Kyd.
W. H. Robertson. 61 — J. E. Laing, A. Garson, J. H. Carscallen, A. L.
Page. A. Battram, H. E. Fawce+t. 62— G. Campbell. 63— A. E. Shane.
H. A. Dowdall. 64— F. E. Hess, G. H. Tennent, A. Croekford, H.
Peai-son, F. I. Saucy, W. J. Stallard, D. G. Varty, G. E. Dowdell.
65— C. R. Cumminjrs. S. H. Over. J. F. We.9tren, W. G. Adams, H. J.
Garnett. E. H. Verrall, W. G. Malcolm, F. E. Stonestreet. W. Dow, F.
H. England, F. Thompson, G. H. Brain. 66— A. O. Parker, E. J.
Dickinson. 68— W. J. Tune, R. R. MacKay, H. T. Bower, H. C.
Fuller, H. J. Johnson. J. T. Scott. 69— W. Robb, T. W. Solmes, D. C.
HaKfrerty. 72— E. A. Goudy, J. A. Love, J. S. Clemens, W. E.
Thompson. J. Jack, F. G. Farrill. C. M. Ballantyne, N. L. Himes. J. S.
Webster, G. G. Dando. 73— G. E. Herict, A. G. Grant, F. McCallum,
J. Jai-dine. J. E. Williams, F. J. Wilson. R. Waddinsrton. 74— G.
Johnson. 75 — D. M. Yule, A. C, Gumming. G. H. Wheeler, R. J.
Bulman, R. K. Carter, G. Walliss, J. R. Harper, A. E. Brobyn, J. C.
Garden, R. N. Farlinger. 76— A. B. Wacrner, J. W. A. Fallowfield,
W. M. Watson. J. P. Lavin, A. A. Small. 77— W. J. Mullen, D. A.
MacKenzie, S. E. Hend«-son. J. M. Porter, B. Bateson. W. A. Graham,
C. Mcnual, S. F. Howe. 78— E. G. Mai-shall. A. R. Weeks, T. E.
Buckingham. C. W. Minshall. W. L. Young, J. H. Burger. 79 — ^T. W.
W. Evans, W. J. Kingsley. W. H. Culham. 81— A. H. Lipsit. 82— C.
K. Luke. M. C. Hawley. W. H. Garner, J. Wright. 83— J A. Stewart,
A. P. Malono. L. L. Shipley, M. C. Morgan. 84— F. Gibbs, B. W.
Churchill. 8.5— G. Young, S. T. Howard, J. A. Rowsome, G. W.
Gardner. 86— W. Henderson, A. P. MacDonald, F. S. Hillock. 87— F.
S. Pollard. G. G. Cowie, C. E. Hunt. L. A. Hood. J. S. Baird. O. B.
Heisy. J. H. Bracken. 88— C. E. Kenny. G. Holloway, A. McKay, A«
H. Smith, G. E. Amctt. 90— A. Wilson. J. W. McCannell, J. D.
Montgomery. C. T. Beatty. W. F. Toner, W. G. McMillan. 91— H. J.
Coyle, E. H. Island. J. F. Wolfraim. S. A. Yule, A. Quinn. 92— R. T.
Atkinson. L. N. Langdon, W. J. Smith, P. A. McEwen, A. G. Birrell,
D. M. Ci-aig. F. W. Potter. A. R. Graves, H. Hinchliffe, H. H. Pollie,
T. C. Marshall. 93— G. H. Ruttle. 94— N. C. Pressey. 96— W. F.
Ronald, J. S. G. Laing. R. J. Sims, W. N. Hliott, F. S. Spiers, B. C.
Flook. A. W. Wilkinsion. 97— W. H. Hughes, C. E. Fowlston, J. H.
Stephens. 9S— W. D. Elliott. 99— N. L. Rogers. H. E. Whyle, E. S.
Cody. E. P. Thompson. ino — H. P. Thompson. T. Goodbi-and, A. L.
Shaver. .7. McMurrich. H. M. Morrow. W. P. Nicholson, C. H. Moore,
W. G. Clarke. N. K. Benton. R. C. McNairn, G. S. Stutt, H. W. Lawson,
H. C. Snetsinger. lOl— F. C. Walker. R. H. Simmons, J. E. Oles, G.
W. Hardy. C. B. Waite. H. G. Carleton. 103— A. P. Mcintosh, G. H.
Sherwood. J. FaiW. R. McYeachie, W. G. Beattie, N. Peacey, E. V.
Jones. J. W. D-nni". C. Smith. R. J. WeatherilT. 104— R. V. Elliott,
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404— V. E. Appel. 405— J. Bell, J. H. Spec, A. I. Irvine, W. C. Ryan,
H. T. Lloyd. 406— W. T. Robson. 408— G. E. Temple. 409— T.
Greavette. 410— S. J. Boyde, F. A. Nutting, W. Adamson, J. G.
Payne, J. H. Long, G. E. Limon, H. Singer J. M. Duff. P. C. Mansell.
411— S. Little. 412— D. W. Green, E. Bradley, F. K. Allen, E. H.
Wood. A. D. Sinclair, A. Grant, H. C. Cameron, C. E. Carroll, W. M.
Cornell, J. R. Bonney, A. McMaster, J. Shewfelt, T. Richardson. 413 —
G. S. Richardson, J. T. Pinneau, W. Shaw. J. F. Holmes. "Sl4— S. J.
Baker, E. T. Dinfield, J. Breeze, G. C. Pearse, H. Butler, G. E.
Bergstrom, W. Francis. 415 — T. A. Dunkin, D. Mcintosh, D. Walker,
G. J. Ellett, C. Hebden, A. Anderson, D. McKay, G. Fleming, G. E.
McCartney, E. C. Neumann, E. O. Jones, G. P. McLauchlin. 417 — R.
Mitchell. 418— R. Cameron. 419— T. Moore, H. M. Cole, D. Eraser.
J. F. Chalmers, C. A. Li\'ingston, C. Yates, D. J. Handy, G. A. Eveland.
420 — R. Montemurro, J. A. Johnston, E. McBeth, J. Yorkston, E, J.
Young, H. Hall, J. MacKenzie, J. O. McKerrow, G. R. Moyer, H. T.
Lloyd, J. W. B. Maddccks. 422— S. P. Johnston, R. McRae. 423— G.
Whittington. J. S. Church, R. L. Code. 424— R. W. McAlpine, W.
Pearce, E. F. Rose, J. S. Jephson. 425 — F. L. Brown, W. J. Johnston.
426— J. H. Dempster, T. J. Parsons, R. Mitchell, W. D. Shields, F. J.
Hadler, H. J. Hopper, S. A. Ash, F. T. Tuggey, P. L. Wood, R. J. Lotto.
W. C. H. McKnight. 427— J. M. Rothschild, F. Rothery, C. B. Deeks.
G. E. Templeman, R. C. Gustin, G. Fife, R. C. McLeod, C. A. Durkee.
428— W. R. Murray. 429- -M. Bell. J. Shanks. 430— R. Muir, D. A.
Landell. G. Warren, E. Cleaves, M. McCordie, H. Bruce, J. Thomson.
431— W. H. Young, N. McKay. 432— W. J. Cross. 433— G. Shields,
R. A. McGregCT. 434— G. W. James, J. G. Sherwood, L. S. Hart.
435 — J. Hoffman, R. Sanderson, J. Johnson, S. Gerow, C. Jones, G.
W. Buchanan. 436— C. G. Perkins, T. B. Rourke. 437— J. E. Burge,
R. W. Harrison. H. E. Waite, G. R. McGee, R. McInt^Te. 438— W. B.
Srigley, J. V. Kinsman, E. S. Piper. J. R. Milne, G. W. Harvey. J. E.
Rushbrook, E. J. Parmiter. 439 — M. McRae, A. Obleman. 440 — L,
B. Tapson. T. Currah, W. R. Jar\'is, A. W. Moore, E. A. Swanson.
441— E. H. Hutchings, A. Barr, W. Blair. 442— H. K. McLeod, V.
S. Grigg, E. D. Mills. 443— J. G. Boxwell, J. B. Moore. 444— A. A.
May, J. A. Smith. R. Lawrence, W. Decker. 44.5 — C. L. Parrott, J.
Lunny, D. G. Turner, W. H. Dingv,'all. R. Foster, T. A. Fleming.
446— V. H. G. Morden. A. F. West;-an, F. H. Bell, A. E. Burnett, J.
Saumer, D. To'ten. 447 — J. D. Cockbum. A. H. Lillie. 449— T. W.
Oliver, G. A. Wilson, R. G. Hanbury, G. E. A. Achescm, G. W. Collins.
450— J. Z. Smith. A. C. Douglas. 452 — J. D. Ferguson. R. R. Alguire.
458— A. J. Brown, A. E. Eraser, W. Todd, M. H. Braden, M. M. Reid,
A. E. Theobald. G. R. Snider, C. P. A. Bliss. 454—1. Bell. A. H.
Paget. 45.5— H. R. Hinds. 456— C. E. Staff°n, C. A. McCluskie.
457— A. B. Hill. 458 — A. Nicol. J. A. Daye, R. M. Baxter, M. Buehner.
459^J. Hudson, E. Edwards, G. Spence. 461— H. J. Hughes, S. R,
Moe, J. A. Hawn. 462— J. R. McCrae, H. W. Sutcliffe. H. Walton, H.
A. McEwen, E. G. Tapping. 463 — J. Morrison. 465 — W. D. Jackson,
R. Lucas. 467— N. J. Barton. 468 — S. H. McMullin. 469— E. G.
Foster, H. E. Johnson, J. McLean, O. R. Howe, C. Read, D. Barret, H.
E. Campbell. 470— F. Brown, N. Rumney. G. Fisk, W. T. Riddell.
471— F. C. Marsh, T. Flommerfelt, A. E. Webb. G. F. Vance. 472— J.
Newburn. W. I. Wagg, G. Moscrop, C. Burt, V. D. Crowe. 473 — H. J.
Little, S. M. Muir, F. Harrison, B. W. Spence, J. C. Liggett, A. T.
Ward, W. Erdis. 474— H. J. Hopper, R. S. Burt. E. J. Coates, G. C.
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Pautz, K. L. McPherson. A. Thomas, S. P. Motion, E. H. Feury.
475— R. Buchanan, F. J. Dunk, O. A. Martin, J. Young, S. Rowcroft, O.
S. Tumbull. R. W. Cunningham, J. Beswick, S. Roberts, F. Hilton.
476— R. W. Tenipleton. 479— H. F. Carscadden, W. Eaton, D. Woods, C,
Fielding. A. B. Cameron, J. T. Ball, J. E. Kyle. 481— W. A. MacBeth,
F. W. Sims. H. E. Watt, H. N. Thornton, W. Womersley, H. P.
Pearson. E. Orr, W. F. Putt. 482— W. N. Simmons, C. F. Hibbard.
483 — M. Foster. 484 — A. Paterson, G. R. Boyd, J. A. Stevenson.
485— A. Brian. J. S. Weir. W. R. Somorville. 486— W. Rutherford. J.
W. McKay. J. H. Norris. 488 — E. Pillon, W. Anderson, G. Howie.
489— E. M. Anderson, H. Langley, W. H. Poole, R. M. Hyslop, J. T.
McLean. 490 — A. McArthur, L. Turner, R. Crawford. H. Carter, F.
Peters. R. S. Jones. C. McKay. 491— H. V. P^dden. 492— A. R. Swan,
R. B. Hambly. 494— W. Foster, R. J. Palmer. R. M. Jenkins, W. A.
Black, F. C. Dann. R. J. Winmill, G. B. F. Frost, H. Kernaghan. G.
Courtney, P. Laurence. 495 — A. E. Hahnau, J. Tait, C. A. Thompaou,
W. Finden, P. Bovaird, O. M. McLaren, I. Blythe. F. H. Geard, L. R.
Pedlow, G. C. Auld. R. I. Robins, H. Davis. J. Stewrt, E. B. Evans,
C. A. Tatham, I. Elliott, J. McCormack. 496—0. M. Mitchell, C. S.
Robertson, W. J. Lougheed, W. A. McConnell, M. C. Broken.<;hire,
R. O. Hurst. W. Zimmerman. T. Eakin, W. L. Dobbin, W. M. Gifford.
497— N. Turpin. 499— R. Routly, W. C. Jacobs, K. Prouse, E. Hill,
H. V. Wilson, M. MontgompiT. 500— A. Hall. 501— W. J. Miller. J. W.
Ui-quhart. A. M. MMurray, G. H. Ruck, P. W. Parker, F. J. Fletcher.
.502— H E. Pvsher. 503— A. C. Copeland, R. E. Chapman. 50S— A. H.
Kitchen. R. A. Arnold. 506— R. Fleming, D. E. McCullough. 507— G.
R. Crann, E. J. James. D. H. Gardner. 508— J. W. Thoma.s, A. C.
Percy, T. S. McCutcheon, J. Broadbrnt, W. J. Feklkamp. 509— E. O.
Ritz, P. E. H«enev. H. R. Stauf-h, H. G. Bornhold, A. Lehnen. H. R.
Sheppard. H. H. Grav. H. G. Roberts. S. F. Leavinc, G. D. McTaggart,
S. Thompson, R. C. Steffler. 510— G. D. Cole, R. C. Wickware, W. J.
Hilliard, G. W. Pallister. H. C. Guthrie, W. Dutton, R. J. Mee. W.
Dawpon. 511 — G. O. Menger. W. G. Donaldson, S. N. Simmonds.
512 — E. C. A. Ellis. D. H. Carmichael. 513— J. A. Berneske. C. C.
Blarney, F. C. Hoth, J. Young, M. C. Jackson, H. Matthews, J. T.
Ruley. W. Horrccks. J. A. HoUingsworth, A. C. Hubbard. 514— C. T.
Wilkin'^on. H. C. Trite^. J. Armstrong. C. D. Seymour, H. Thorpe,
L. J. Furneaux. 515 — R. M. Lee, M. Detheridge, A. M. Mclntyre, C.
R. Hayes, E. H. E. Mathews. W. C. Brown. 516 — W. J. Buchanan,
J. C. Wright. 517— W. H. Johnston. J. M. Hinrhliffe. 518— A. W.
McCannell, G. L. Bell. W. H. Green. J. J. Hunter. 519— W. H,
McFarlane. 520— C. Bates. J. F. McClay, W. J. D. Huntley. 521—
M. E. Pritchard, J. R. Britron, R. J. McFadden, R. Young, F. S. Paine,
W. Learmonth. A. Norman. 522 — M. Rotenberg. B. Brickncr. H.
Greenberg, G. Fauman. N. Laurie. J. M. Rothschild, M. Solomon, A.
Pritzker, B. Zelkind. L. Singer. 523 — A. Pritchard, W. E. Metheral, A.
G. Stock, J. A. H. Fry. C. E. Smith. 524 — P. Morrall. T. Forbear. W.
Thom-son. R. Pickett, G. Laver, A. Crooks. H. U. Hare, L. Brayley,
E. S. McNeicp. T. H. Barrett. A. C. Foster. H. C. Burton. 525 — W. L.
Walker, I Marshall, G. H. Keech. C. C. Ormsby. C. H. Budgen.
52l6— J M. Hoey. L. S. Hayes, E. R. Eastman. 527— C. A. Kyes. J.
V Hews, W. Napier. 528— R. Richards, H. Green. 529— C. W.
Greenhill. E B. Campbell. 531— H. Nash, G. Robinson, F. Hamilton,
F C Becker, A. W. Miles. J. R. Irvine. .532— C. W. Doan, W. J.
Portwood. E F. Everett. L. Sutrliffe, H. Anckom, C. W. Jones, J.
Brown, J. J. McLennan, R. Hutton. 533— A. Fernie, D. J. Gibson, J.
Scott. J. R A. Bateman, J. W. Wilshire. A. Hayes. 534 — J. S. Jackson,
J F Woolincs, S. Farmer. 535— G. D. Robinscn. A. Pender. D. T.
Bowman. W. R. Findlay. 536— A. C. Kerr. J. E. Lafferty. 537"E. W.
Shuter. E P. Aumont. A. Cameron. J. W. Wilson. W. J. Giffen, B.
C. Hills. R. T. G^ordon. W. J. Boyd. J. R. Kerr, G. Graham, A. C.
Dowley, W. Marshall, E. J. Bottin, W. J. Hogean, H. J. Slocombc. W.
A Summnrville. R. Gedd^. 538- F. A. Shortt. 539— H. J. Massey,
C H Snvder. 540— J. T. Jaeger. R. A. Locke. 541-^. E. f^att, A.
R Gray E M. Smith. F. G. Holliday. F. C. Dann. R. F. Hutchings, D.
a! Secor, F. G. Stuart. 542 — H. E. Magee. W. A. Summerville. R. A.
B^ 543__W Lyons, D. S. Bwann, P. H. Hickson, C. Ainsworth, G.
H Witm'>r. E. A. Adams, H. W. Root. T. S. Gough, G. A. Dempster,
F" G Chapman, J. Rogers. 544— M. Bush. 545— D. R. MacKenzie,
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L. A. Hales, H. E. Higginson, J. A. Wood, D. Pattison, G. S. Heni-y.
A. Thompson. G. S. Tieadway, J. Barry. 546 — A. Thompson, J. H.
Metcalfe, K. R. Millei-, N. Murray, R. B. Bowey. O. Balsdon. 547—5.
C. Mowatt. 548— B. Dayton, W. S. McGuire, E. Miller, I. L. Wilson.
549-nJ. G. Jack, A. F. Pocock, C. J. Perrin, G. E. Woodward.
550— C. A. Alderson, K. F. French, W. Smith. W. MacBeath, C. H.
Shuttle-worth, A. N. Moore, J. Ruddy. 551— R. Buchanan, F. Houison,
J. McQuade, E. J. Barclay, J. D. Bishop, A. Wareing, N. J. Cornett,
G. Livingstone. 552^ — W. E. Burroughs, T. Winning, J. E. Bell, J.
McOcomb, H. Dunne^te, R. Stiff, G. Houston, E. Smith, W. RJussell, J.
Chandler, H. Crook, W. Murray. 553— J. S. Ash worth, W. J.
Soeviour, F. B. Wilson, A. W. Goodes. J. Strachan. 554— W. D.
Anderson, J. R. Doi-nton, W. J. Head, W. J. Osborne. 555 — R. G.
Seymour, A. L. Rigsby, G. E. Gaylord, H. N. Markham, E. Harley, M.
W. Brunt. 556— H. S. Martin, B. R. Henderson. M. R. Barnard.
557— S. W. Farrell. R. C. Bogart, J. A. Robinson. 558— A. J. Hazel-
grove, T. Moore, F. McRae. 559 — J. Boas, B. R. Brickner, F. Hutner.
S. Kaufman. J. Kaplan, H. Bergman, M. ,1. Spiegel. 560 — A. E.
Fotrde, R. A. MacKenzie, G. L. Read, J. J. Moffatt, G. M. McGill, D.
R. MacFarlane, D. D. Steele. 561— D. G. Baylis, R. E. Isbester, M. N.
Cummings, G. F. Worden, G. B. McDonald, J. A. Corringan, J. M. M.
Spicer. E. E. Wild. 562— E. N. Brown, W. Curtis, W. Secord. 563—
E. Wall, W. Askin, W. C. Hubbell, A. W. Hoskins, M. A. Jackson.
564— G. Law, W. E. Cowling, M. Davis. 565— H. W. C. Hallett, L.
Wilson. K. L. McPherson, J. Chisholm, W. Collins. 566— A. W. Sturdy.
567— W. T. Wareham. 570— W. S. Buker. W. A. Clark, H. R. Poison,
A. H. McKennedy, J. Calderwood. 571 — F. C. Dann, F. Jones. 572—
H. Seager. W. D. Hunt«r, E. Bull, W. G. Carter. J. Hallett, R. Kitson.
C. Hill, J. Ward, D. Allison. 573— W. E. Sears, H. W. Utting, E. W.
Armstrong, C. W. Trupp. H. G. Brooks, A. G. Burrowes, J. T. Ruley,
G. B. Snyder. 574— C. Fergnison, G. W. Stewart. G. W. Dixon. R.
Parrot, S. C. McNelles. 575— W. C. Fra.ser. A. C. Packer. G. W.
Campball 57-6 — ^G. C. Oossey, T. S. Jardine, A. E. Colley, R. W.
Milner, C. D. Bell, W. J. S. Smith. 577— H. B. Lloyd, H. Lavery. A. S.
Bowers. 578 — G. R. Schamhorn. W. M. Moore. F. P. Smith.
579— H. Field, S. Carther, N. Rotenberg, J. A. Vick. 580^. R.
Ferrell, C. Cooper, I. I. Carling. J. P. Baker, A. W. Forrester. L. C.
Morgan, J. R. Ma.'^terson. G. H. Snow. 581 — M. C. Crawford, F. D.
Tolchard, W. Zimmerman, E. E. Norman. 582 — W. J. Twible, E. E.
Dunn. C. E. Ellis, D. MacDei-mid, R. S. LaRose. B. Sproule. C. E.
Ellis. A. Baird, D. G. Murray. 583— H. J. Humphrey, B. Ripley, A.
Ronaldson. J. W. Powley, F. Denyer, O. A. Dyson. 584 — G. M. Barnes,
R. B. Pow, A. Wilson, R. I. Burney, C. A. Stewart. 585— W. H. L.
Smith. H. M. Ansley. L. S. Phillips, F. Purdy, P. G. Otten, W. H.
Dyde. 586— G. B. Gill, F. Scott. W. T. Waugh, R. Crowe, H. Robertson.
N. W. Lang, E. R. Lukey, S. J. Dew, W. M. Oakes, A. Taylor. J. H.
Best. 587— T. E. Trctter. N. E. Post, C. S. Holt, F. H. Connor, H.
R. Wilson, A. S. Taylor, S. E. Dodds. 588— C. A. Virtue, H. S.
Pettibone. 589- W. L. McFarland, J. W. Ritchie. E. G. Armstrong,
D. T. Wright, G. N. Cliamberlain. 590— N. Beaver, W. C. Forsythe.
591— J. H. Cruickshank. W. B. Osborn. A. S. Sharp, F. Tredgett, W. J.
Neale. 592— T. M. Sutton. 593— J. Milton. R. S. Forrest, F. C. Clark,
E. Bunker, H. Climie, A. L. Munro, J. Ritchie, V. Bird. 594— J.
Kershaw, R. D. Cooper, G. Rhem. F. C. Rilett. 595— J. B. Hoey, W. P.
Holzman. 596^G. E. Murray. 597 — J. W. H. Davies. J. A. Rossiter,
W. H. Walsh. 598— P. McCallum. A. S. Flewelling, N. D. Meisner.
599— A. Hyde. A. Mugford, E. A. R. Lush, H. Crooks, G. W. Haslam.
600— J. L. Bland, M. J. Muirhead, O. W. Owen, H. H. Bond. 601— J.
Vernon, R. T. Henderson. T. H. Milson. 602— J. T. Smith.. H. T.
Collacutt, J. W. Groves. 603— C. C. McPhail, A. McEdwards. L. W.
McMillan. 604 — J. L. McMullen, R. C. Mon-ice, H. Freebairn. 605 —
W. G. Constable. S. H. Stansbury, F. C. Becker. C. M. Annis, A. W.
Miles Jr. 606 — B. F. Barton. 607— E. F. Rogers, D. F. Baird, E. C.
Pearsoin. 608 — W. T. Piercy. K. C. Pinnev. 609— G. N. Bhua.
610— V. M. Burrows, W. H. Bartlett. 611— F. A. Flock, G. H. A.
Bwanston, A. H. Blackwell, H. Hctod, H. Stevens. E. H. Johnston, T. A.
McGregor. 612— W. G. Benson, D. J. Hopkins, J. Brown. 613 — R.
Brownlee. W. G. Bown. 614 — H. P. Sutton, W. A. Stevenson. 615 — H.
Mann, C. D. McLeod. 616— H. E. Rose, W. D. Hannah, C. B. Hale.
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617— C. B. Dickei-son. 618— O. F. Strange. H. B. Hardy. B. Taurtellot,
J. Fidler. J. H. Chisaniore. 619— W. J. Lougheed. T. C. Glenn. H. E,
McOullagh. J. A. Williams, H. N. Thornton. 620— J. A. M. Taylor,
E. S. Vandewater. C. Eh-ins. 622— G. Fife. A. E. Bahr, W. P. Spero.
623— A. Brian, R. J. Caldwell, R. J. Heni-y, C. W. Mclnnis, C. H.
Telfer, S. Davis. T. Fcrsyth. 624— H. T. Bower, A. R. McDonald.
626— C. E. RoszgI. W. W. Goodyear. 628— J. A. Brandt, K. G. Moses.
629— F. G. Waddington, E. D. Effinger. 630 — O. C. Barteau. J. R. H.
Findlater, K. H. Rogers. 632— C. Goguel. A. E. Dillon. 634— W. F.
Sutherland, A. Duncan, H. A. Swales, W. S. Ewens. 635 — T. A.
Louke, W. C. Chambers, J. Marjoribanks, L. W. Gibbs. C. G. Smith. A.
H. Foote. P. L. Ii-\'ine. 636— J. G. Leggat. A. Rosilainen, B. Stone.
637 — E. J. Simpson. E. Stone. A. R. Pottei-, J. D. McConnach. W. Scott,
E. L. Grey, W. J. Stnitt. K. C. Pirrie. J. D. McLea. 638— W. L.
Lindsay, A. Doak. F. A. Buckhurst. E. Brooke. R. M. Porter. E. R.
Lockyer. 639— W. J. Francis Sr.. G. Wall. 640— R. E. Brock. J. R.
Sirrs. 641— T. Kisch, T. E. Penney, W. J. Cas.sey. 642— J. E.
Morris, G. A. Haggins. 643— J. G. Jack. H. R. Perkins. R. D. Vigro,
A. H. Mealing. G. Plenry. 644— R. E. Moir. T. C. Hillis, W. J.
Anderson, C. D. Brown, T. Richardson, L. S. Baines. 645 — W. L.
Bongard, L. K. Redman. C. D. Henry, A. Shelley. 646^. F. Burr, B.
Stiver. 647— C. D. Ferguson, G. S. Henry, J. S. Wabb. 649— C. O.
Armstrong. J. Callison Sr.. C. Harman. T. Gladman. W. G. Tribble, D.
F. Johnston. B. Lott. J. T. Dalby. 650— M. Jelly. 651— H. F. Taylor,
W. H. James. M. F. Aquarone, G. O'Brien. 652— S. J. Boyde. G. Jack.
L. Gateley. H. M. Bolsbey, D. Hay. 653^^1. F. Atkinson, G. S. Henry
C. F.Lawrence. 654 — W. H. Houser, L. W. Gay. 655— J. W. Gorgan
J. G. Jack, P. A. Moffatt, R. H. Lock. E. T. Brownbridge. W j'
Gingles. 657— W. Mulholland. W. G. Lindsay, C. H. Telfer, R M
Young. 658— J. V. Hews. 660— E. S. Winfield. 662— V. C. Harvey.
663 — C. C. McPhail. T. L. Livingston. 669— N. L. Finch. C R
Spafford. 670— J. L. Barnes, M. P. Philp. 675— S. J. Black, G
A. James. 676— E. B. Cameron. 679 — W. W. Goodyear. 680 — R c'
Martin. H. E. Campbell. 683— C. F. Lawrence. 689— C. J. Merrit.
€93— F. Parker.
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LIST OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS— 1959-1960
The Grand Master
M.W. Bro. C. M. Pitts
The Deputy Grand Master
R.W. Bro. R. W. Treleaven _
Ottawa
Hamilton
Algoma-
Brant
Bruce-
Chatham
Eastern
Frontenac
Georgian
Grey..
Hamilton "A".
Hamilton "B"
T>otirion —
The District Deputy Grand Masters
— H. J. Coe -...- Terrace Bay
— S. E. Painter Brantford
— R. A. De Long Southampton
— .H. B. Sands Wallaceburg
— D. S. MacPhee Vankleek Hill
— A. Bruce Caughey Stella
._R. N. Walker Camp Borden
— Bruce R. R. Fife Grand Valley
— J. E. Piei-cy_ Hamilton
— H. A. Martindale Caledonia
- J. C. Sutherland
Muskoka-Parry Sound W. E. McDonald _
ISiagaia "A" W. W. MacDonald
Niagara "B" W. J. Stonehouse _
Nipissing East A. S. R. Ea-sey
Nipi.ssing West M. F. Lees
North Huron.-— K. H. Saxton
Ontario E. F. R. O.sborne _
Ottawa P. W. Collins
Peterborough—
Prince Edward-
Sarnia
South Huron
-C. S. Browne ....
-L. D. McMaster
-Harry Russell
.W. G. Treble ....
St. Lawrence Harry Trueman
St. Thomas N. E. Rolling _.
Temiskaming D. J. Paterson
Toronto "A-1" E. A. Rowe ._
Toronto "A-2"
Toronto "B-1"
Toronto "B-2"
Toronto "C"
Toronto "D"
Victoria
Wellington
Western
Wi 1 son
Windsor
.John Urquhart
-T. J. Arthur
_W. H. Saunders
. H. T. Blumsom
_A. E. Calverley
_ Cephas Dolherty
B. J. Omand ....
C. C. Galloway
_B. M. McCall ...
G. E. Turner
London
Gravenhurst
Thorold
Niagara Falls
Nort Bay
Blind River
Wingham
Newcastle
Cobden
Peterborough
Trenton
Sarnia
Goderich
Lansdowne
St. Thomas
Englehart
Port Credit
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Islington
Beaverton
New Hamburg
Keewatin
. Embro
.Windsor
The Grand Senior Warden
R.W. Bro. J. J. Talman __
The Grand Junior Warden
R.W. Bro. T. H. Hamilton
The Grand Chaplain
R.W. Bro. Rev. M. G. B. Williams
London
Toronto
Toronto
The Grand Treasurer
M.W. Bro. W. J. Dunlop
-Toronto
The Grand Secretary
R.W. Bro. E. G. Dixon
Hamiltoa
The Grand Registrar
R.W. Bro. E. J. McKeever
Custodian of the Work
M.W. Bro. H. L. Martyn
Port Hope
Toronto
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283
Appointed Officers
Grand Senior Deacon V.W.
Grand Junior Deacon V.W.
Grand Supt. of Works V.W.
Grand Dir. of Ceremonies V.W.
Ass't Grand Chaplain V.W.
Ass't Grand Chaiilain _ -...V.W.
Ass't Grand Secretary V.W.
Ass't Grand Dir. of CeremoniesV.W.
Grand Sword Bearer V.W.
Grand Organist V.W.
Ass't Grand Organist V.W.
Grand Pursuivant V.W.
Bro. F. M. Cass, Winchester
Bro. M. S. Gooderham, Toronto
Bro. A. P. Rutherford, Hawkesbury
Bro. Birkett Lishman, Ottawa
Bro. Rev. R. Millar, Martintown
Bro. Rev. G. A. Shields, Talbotville
Bro. G. W. Green, Ottawa
Bro. D. H. Felker, Hamilton
Bi-o. H. L. Ritchie, Acton
Bro. J. H. Bailey, Gore Bay
Bro. A. C. Wilson, Scarboro
Bro. G. N. Walker, Toronto
Grand Stewards
V.W. Bro. W. F. Aitchison
" L. N. Allen
" " R. Arnold
" " John Balchin
" Charles Bibby .„...
" " H.W. Ballantyne
" L. F. Bodkin
" T. E. Brant
" " Fi-ank Brown .
" G. Foster Bray
" " Herman Briers
" " Samuel Chamberlain .
" Robert Clark
" T. J. Cuthbert
" " M. R. Davidscn
" W. H. Dihvorth _
" " R. O. Drinkwalter ..
" " John Eckford
" Frank Elliott
" W. G. Ellison -
" " J. S. Fer.duson
" C. V. Floury
" " W. J. Forrester
" E. C. Fowler —
" " Abraham Fox
" " W. Grayptone _
" A. C. Gerrard _
" G. H. Gibson
" W. B. Guthrie
" " P. B. Halpenny __
" " S. P. Hannah
" " W. M. Hargraft _
" " J. J. Hcgarth -- —
" T.W. Horn
" C. A. Hoyle _._
" " C. M. Hunter
" " W. J. Hutchison
" W. J. Jelly
" W .J. B. Kay
" " J. C. Long
" " C. N. Lundy -.
" T. M. Maltby
" " D. M. Martin
" " J. E. Mastine
"J. W. Meek
" " J. G. Meldrum
" J. W. Millar
" C. V. Miller
" " H. F. Mcn-en
Schomberg
London
Toledo
Ottawa
Sudbury
St. Catharines
Aylmer
Walkerton
Ansonville
Toronto
Thedford
Toronto
Gait
Colborne
„ Belleville
_. St. George
Toronto
Cobden
Toronto
Markdale
Sault Stc. Marie
Woodbridge
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Preston
Toronto
Wroxeter
Newboro
Ottawa
Oakville
Toronto
Parry Sound
Toronto
Harriotsville
London
TorOTito
North Augusta
Burlington
Innerkip
H. R. Morris
J. R. McFarland
G. E. McKelvie
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Harrow
Belleville
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto
Barrie
Toronto
Ottawa
New Liskeard
284 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Hug:h McLellan
G. M. McLeod ....
D. N. McRae
W. V. Nurse
J. A. Perry
G. A. Revell
J. A. Robei-tson .
W. C. D. Scott
Alex Shaw
T. J. Shea
H. I. Sparling
G. H. Veale ...„
W. H. Vickers .......
J. J. Walford .....
G. T. Walters „
G. M. Watson
A. M. Weir
C. B. Westman .
Percy T. Wood
W. C. Wright ......
. Port Arthur
Atikokan
Alexandria
Florence
Fort William
Cornwall
- Toix>nto
Kinmount
Windsor
Toronto
St. Marys
Kingston
Burlington
Toronto
Napanee
Toronto
_. Norwood
Granton
_ Hamilton
Toronto
Grand Standard Bearers
V.W. Bro. J. J. Madill ...
" R. B. Douglas
Thomhill
. Toronto
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959
2S5
BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES
President
R.W. Bro. R. W. Treleaven, 702 Main St. East Hamilton
Vice-President
R.W. Bro. J. N. Allan _ Dunnville
By Virtue of Office
M.W. Bro. C. M. Pitts. Gr. Master, Box 374 Ottawa
" F. A. Copus, Past Gr. Master. 681 Fourth Ave. W._ Owen Sound
" " W. J. Dunlop, Past Gr. Master, 1 Elmsthorpe Ave, Toronto (7)
" " J. A. McRae, Past Gr. Master, 226 Frontenac St. Kingston
" C. S. Hamilton, Past Gr. Master. 18 Toronto St. Toronto (1)
" T. H. Simpson, Past Gr. Master Royal Bank Bldg., _ Hamilton
" J. P. Maher, Past Gr. Master, 144 Front St. W. Toronto
" N. C. Hart, Past Gr. Master, 128 St. James St _ London
" J. A. Hearn, Past Gr. Master, 460 Oriole Parkway, Toronto (7)
" W. L. Writrht, Past Gr. Master, Bishophurst ...-. Sault Sle. Marie
" " H. L. Martyn, Past Gr. Master, 32 Langford Ave Toronto
R.W. Bro. J. J. Talman, Gr. Sr. Warden, 181 Thoi-nton Ave London
" T. H. Hamilton, Gr. Jr. Warden, 50 Glen Stewart Crescent,
Toronto (8)
" Rev. M. G. B. Williams, Gr. Chaplain, 777 Cox:well Avenue.
Toi^rnto (6)
M.W. Bro. W.J. Dunlop, Grand Treasurer, 1 Elmsthorpe Ave., Toronto (7)
R.W. Bro. E. G. Dixon, Grand Secretary, Drawer 217 Hamilton
" E. J. McKoever, Grand ReRistrar, 10 Julia St Port Hope
V.W. Bro. B. Lisihrnan, Gr. Dir. of Ceremonies, Box 374 Ottawa
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS
District Name Address
Algoma H. J. Coe, P.O. Box 154 -...- Terrace Bay
Brant S. E. Painter, 136 King George Rd. Brantford
Bruce R. A. De Long _.... Southampton
Chatham H. B. Sands, S33 Elgin St _ Wallaceburg
Eastern D. S. MacPhce. Derby Ave — Vankleek Hill
Frontenac A. Bruce Caughey, R.R. 1 - Stella
Georgian R. N. Walker, Box 4 Camp Boi-den
Grey Brure R. R. Fife - Gi-and Valley
Hamilton ''A" _ J. E. Piercy. 197 Prospect St. S. Hamilton
Hamilton "B" _H. A. Martindale, Sutherland St - Caledonia
London J. C. Sutherland, 530 Willoiwdale Ave - London
Muskoka-
Parry Sound W. E. McDonald, Box 232 - Gravenhurst
Niagara ''A" W. W. MacDonald, 21 Carleton St. — - Thoi-old
Niagara "B" W. J. Stonehouse, 1609 Belmont Ave. Niagara Falls
Nipissing East .^A. S. R. Easey, 924 Regina St. _..._ North Bay
Nipissing West .-M. F. Lees. Box 29 Blind River
North Huron ....-K. H. Saxton, Box 155 Wingham
Ontario E. F. R. Osborne Newca-stle
Ottawa P. W. Collins Ccbden
Peterborough C. S. Browne, R.R. 3 Peterborough-
Prince Edward _. L. D. McMa-ster. R.R. 4 - Trenton
Sarnia Harry Russell, 282 Conrad St. _... Sarnia
South Huron w. G. Treble, R.R. 5 Goderich
St. Lawrence Harry Ti-ueman. Box 82 Lansdowne
St. Thomas N. E. Rolling, 215 Sunset Drive St. Thomas
Temiskaming D. J. Paterson, Box 399 Englehart
Toronto "A-l" . E. A. Rowe. 107 Oakes Drive Pert Credit
Toronto "A-2" John Urquhart. 1662 Dufferin St Toronto
Toronto "B-1" . T. J. Arthur. 339 Bessborough Drive Toronto 17
Toronto "B-2" _. W. H. Saunders, 397 Manor Rd. E -....- Toonto 7
Toronto ''C H. T. Blumsom. 3 Romana Drive - _ Toronto IS
Toronto ''D" A. E. Calverley, 42 Warwood Rd. Islington
Victoria Cephas Doherty - B-^avei-ton
Wellington B. J. Omand. Box 62 _ _ New Hamburg
Western C. C. Galloway, Box 203 Keewatin
Wilson B. M. McCall. R.R. 3 Enibro
Windsor G. E. Turner, 2281Victori8 Ave. ._. - - Windsor
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Honorary Membera
R.W. Bro. Smith Shaw, 714 Annette St. Toronto (9)
R.W. Bro. John Ness, 33 Felbrigg Ave. Toronto (12)
R.W. Bi-o. E. T. Howe -....- Windsor
R.W. Bro. R. W. Treleaven, 702 Main St. E. ixamilton
Elected Members of the Board
R.W. Bro. J. N Allan . Dunnvilla
R.W. Bro. M. C' Cain. 1053 Avenue Road Toronto
R.W. Bro. R. C. Berkin.shaw, 250 University Ave., Suite 701 ..... Toronto
R.W. Bro. B. B. Foster _ Ridgetown
R.W. Bro. Wellington Smith, 166 Third St. W. Fort Frances
R.W. Bro. J. A. Irvine, 744 Richmond St. — London
R.W. Bro. J. R. Rumball, 100 Alexandra Blvd. Toronto
R.W. Bro. D. J. Gunn, 65 Grenview Blvd. N. Toronto
R.W. Bro. W. H. Gib.son _ _..- Tillsonburg
R.W. Bro. G. F. Clark, 530 Maple Avenue Hamilton
Appointed by the Grand Master
V.W. Bro. A. C. Ashforth, 1 King St. W. Toronto
R.W. Bro. W. K. Bailey, 177 Lawrence Ave. E. Toronto (12)
R.W. Bro. T. J. Donnelly, P. O. Box No. 1 Kingston
V.W. Bro. B. S. Edmond.son, 793 Bessborough Drive, Oshawa
V.W. Bro. Geo. T. Evans, 1105 Pigott Bldg. Hamilton
R.W. Bro. F. D. Shannon, 109 Bayfield Ave. Barrie
R.W. Bro. H. S. Johnston, 46 Bond St. Lindsay
R.W. Bro. M. C. Hooper, 430 Lytton Blvd. ..._ _ Toronto
R.W. Bto. a. V. Chapman. Box 273 Port Arthur
R.W. Bro. H. H. Dymond ..._ Renfrew
COMMITTEES
Andlt and Finance
R.W. Bro. R. C. Berkinshaw (Chairman) ; M.W. Bros. C. S. Hamilton,
J. P. Maher, J. A. Hearn ; R.W. Bros. A. V. Chapman, G. F. Clark,
D. J. Gunn, H. J. Coe, J. C. Sutherland, J. A. Irvine, H. H. Dymond ;
V.W. Bro. A. C. Ashfoi-th.
Benevolence
R.W. Bro. G. F. Clark (Chaii-man) : M.W. Bros. J. P. Maher, J. A.
Hearn; R.W. Bros. J. N. Allan, B. B. Foster, W. H. Gibson, E. T.
Howe, J. R. Rumball, J. A. Irvine, H. S. Johnston, F. D. ShannoTi, T.
J. Donnelly, H. A. Martindale, W. E. McDonald, B. J. Omand, K. H.
Saxton, G. E. Turner.
Condition of Masonry
R.W. Bro. M. C. Cain (Chairman) ; R.W. Bros. S. E. Painter, W. J.
Stonehouse, C. S. Browne, T. H. Hamilton, John Urquhart, B. R. R.
Fife, W. G. Treble.
Constitation and Laws
M.W. Bro. T. H. Simpson (Chairman) ; M.W. Bros. F. A. Copus, W.
J. Dunlop, J. A. McRae. C. S. Hamilton, J. P. Maher. N. C. Hart, J. A.
Heai-n, W. L. Wright, H. L. Martyn.
Fraternal Correspondence
M.W. Bro. N. C. Hart (Chairman), M.W. Bros. F. A. Copus, W. J.
Dunlop, C. S. Hamilton ; R.W. Bros. R. W. Treleaven, E. G. Dixon.
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Fraternal Dead
R.W. Bix). D. J. Gunn (Chairman.) ; R.W. Bros. John Ness, E. F. R.
Osborne, L. D. McMaster, Cephas Doherty, A. B. Caughey.
Fraternal Relations
M.W. Bro. F. A. Copus (Chairman) : M.W. Bros. W. J. I>«JiloP' £•
A. McRae, C. S. Hamilton, T. H. Simpscn, J. P. Maher, N C. Hart,
J. A. Hearn, W. L. Wright, H. L. Martyn ; R.W. Bros. R. W. Treleaven.
E. G. Dixon.
Grievances and Appeals
R.W Bro. J. R. Rumball (Chairman) ; M.W. Bros. F. A. Copus. W.
J Dunlop, J. A. McRae, C. S. Hamilton, T. H. Simpson, J. P. Maher.
N. C Hart, J. A. Hearn, W. L. Wright, H. L. Martyn ; R.W. Bros. R.
W Treleaven, E. G. Dixon. Smith Shaw, M. C. Hooper. J. A. Irvine,
Harry Russell, A. S. R. Easey ; V.W. Bix>s. G. T. Evans, Birkett Lishman.
Library
V W Bro B. S. Edmondson (Chairman) ; M.W. Bros. J. P. Maher.
J A Hearn ; R.W. Bros. Jchn Ness, E. A. Rowe. John Urquhart. T. J.
Arthur W. H. Saunders. H. T. Blumsom. A. E. Calverley.
Masonic Education
R W Bro. B B. Foster (Chaii-man) ; M.W. Bros. W. J. Dunlop. J. A.
McRae N C. Hart, W. L. Wright, H. L. Martyn ; R.W. Bros. E. G.
Dixon. H. S. Johnston, F. D. Shannon, M. C. Cain, W. K. Bailey.
Wellington Smith. J. J. Talman, M. G. B. Williams, E. J. McKeever. D.
S. MacPhee. J. E. Piercy, W. W. Macltonald, D. J. Paterson, E. A.
Howe. N. E. Rolling.
Printing and Supplies
RW Bro H. S. Johnstcn (Chairman); R. W. Bros. R. N. Walker.
R. A.De Long, C. C. Galloway, P. W. Collins, M. F. Lees.
WARRANTS
R W Bro J N. Allan (Chairman) ; R. W. Bros. R. W. Treleaven, E.
G. Dixon, HiUTy Tiueman, B. M. McCall, H. B. Sands. W. E. McDonald.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF GRAND LODGE
Award Committee — Meritorions Service Medal
M.W. Bro. W. J. Dunlop (Chairman), M.W. Bros. J. A. McRae.
C. S. Hamilton. J. P. Maher.
Regalia Committee
MW Bro. J P. Maher (Chairman). M.W. Bros. F. A^_ Copus. W. J.
Dunlop. C. S. Hamilton : R.W. Bros. G. F. Clark. E. G. Dixon.
Policy Committee on Bulletin
M.W. Bro. W. J. Dunlop (Chairman). M.W. Bros. J. P. Maher.
N. C. Hart.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON LODGE BUILDINGS
V.W. Bro. Geo. T. Evans (Chairman).
BLOOD DONORS' COMMITTEE
E.W. Brw. F. D, Shannon (Chairman).
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HONORARY OFFICERS
•Henry T. Backus,
•Philip C. Tucker
•Michael Furnell
•W. C. Stephens.
•Robert Morii;
•T. D. Harington.
•Thos. .G Ridout
•Aldis Bernard
•Thomas Drummond.
•John H. Graham—
•Jas. V. MacKey,
•Brackstone Baker
•Sir John A. Macdonald
•John V. Ellis
•Rev. C. P. Bliss
•Wm. H. Fraser
•H. A. MacKay
•Thos. White, j
•J. A. Lockwood
•Otto Klotz
•Geo. C .Patterson
•T. R. Barton
•J. J. Ramsay.
•Kivas TuUy
•W. A. Sutherland.
•J. J. Mason
•Chief Justice Gerald Fitz.
Gibbon
•R. L. Shriner.
•Alex. Patterson
•H.R.H. Duke of Connaught—England
•Lord Ampthill
Gerald Fitzgibbon
Rt. Hon. Lord Desborough
K.C.V.O -
Stanley Machin. J.P
Jas. H. Stirling
A. Cecil Powell
John Dickens
•R. F. Richardson Strathroy.
•Sir George McLaren Brown. England..
Sir John Ferguson England..
H. Hamilton-Wrdderburn England..
•Arthur E. Carlyle England.
•Dudley H Ferrell Massachusetts-
•CHrs. H. Rnmsay Massachusetts-
•Frank H. Hilton M.Tssachusetts-
A. Bpitlpr Pennsylvania-
's. W. Goodyear.
•George Ross
•Chas. B. Murray
•Sir Alfred Robbins.
Earl of Stair
•Lord Donoughmore
•Viscount (Jalway
Canon F. J. C. Gillmor
J. Bridges, Eustace
Robt. J. Soddy
•Gen. Sir Francis Davies
Canon Thomas T. Blockley
Rt. Hon. Viscount de Vesci_ England-
Major R. L. Loyd England
Raymond F. Brooke Ireland
Rt. Hon. Lord Farnham Ireland
Dr. W. E. Thrift Ireland
Gen. Sir Norman A.
Orr-Ewing
•T. G. Winning
Joseph E. Perry
Reginald Harris
Norm an T A va rd
Sir E. H. Cooper
•Ernest B. Thompson
James W. Hamilton
• Deceased
292 GRAND LOIXJE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
LIST OF GRAND LODGES
With Name and Address of the Grand Secretaries
The United Kingdom
England„
Ireland —
Scotland —
.J. W. Stubbs
.J. O. Harte
A.. F. Buchan
Dominion of Canada
„... London
Dublin
Edinburgh
Alberta. E. H. Rivers _ — Calgary-
British Columbia J. H. N. Morgan Vancouver
Manitoba. Thos. C. Jackson Winnipeg
New Brunswick A. C. Lemmon. St. John
Nova Scotia H. F. Sipprell Halifax
Prince Edward Isl~~Floyd Drake Charlottetown
Quebec _-J. M. Marshall Montreal
Saskatchewan Richmond Mayson. Regina
Other British Countries
Newfoundland
(Eng. Con.)
Newfoundland
(Scot. Con.)
New South Wales-.
New Zealand
Queensland.
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia..
-A. G. Miles
-B. R. Taylor.
-J. S. Mifler.
_.F. G. Northern.
...V. I. Carter
...F. G. Ellen ^._.
..~H. A. WilkinsoTL..
.„C. W. Davis
...N. J. Munro
...St. John's
_St. John's
.--Sydney
....Wellington
...Brisbane
.—Adelaide
„..Hobart
—.Melbourne
-.Perth
United States of America
Alabama Chas. H. Stubinger. Montgomery
Arizona Joseph A. E. Ivey Tucson
Arkansas L. L. McDaniel Little Rock
California Lloyd E. Wilson San Francisco
Colorado Harry W. Bundy Denver 2
Connecticut Earle K. Haling Hartford
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959 293
Delaware C. R. Jones Wilmington
Dist. of Columbia. R. N. Babcock. -...Washington
Florida —Geo. W. Huff Jacksonville
Georgia _„ Daniel W. Locklin Macon
Idaho _ H. H. Eberle Boise
Illinois R. C. Davenport Harrisburg
Indiana. „ _..Dwight L Smith „Indianapolis
Iowa. R. E. Whipple Cedar Rapids
Kansas „ „ C, S. McGinness .Topeka
Kentucky — A. E. Orton Louisville
Louisiana D. P. Laguens „._ „ New Orleans
Maine Earle D. Webster..... Portland
Maryland Claud Shaffer __ -..Baltimore
Massachusetts Earl W. Taylor Boston
Michigan _ Chas. T. Sherman. Grand Rapids
Minnesota .- David E. Palmer St. Paul
Mississippi Sid. F. Curtis Meridian
Missouri _.„ Harold L. Reader. St. Louis
Montana „ B. F. Gaither. Helena
Nebraska C. R. Greisen Omaha
Nevada E. C. Peterson Carson City
New Hampshire Harold O. Cady Concord
New Jersey _ -... Harvey C. Whildey Trenton
New Mexico Chandler C Thomas -Albuquei-que
New York _ Edward R. Carman New York
North Carolina C. A. Hams Raleigh
North Dakota Joseph A. Jameson. Fargo
Ohio „ Andrew J. White. Jr.... Worthington
Oklahoma J. F. Latham Guthrie
Oregon ™ „ „-Harry D. Proudfoot Portland
Pennsylvania Ashby B. Paul Philadelphia
Rhode Island H. A. Crowell Providence
South Carolina Henry F. Collins Columbia
South Dakota „ „Elvin F. Strain Sioux Falls
Tennessee „ T. E. Doss Nashville
Texas Harvey C. Byrd Waco
Utah Clarence M. Groshell ».Salt Lake City
Vermont _._ A. H. Grout Burlington
Virginia „ „ A. B. Gay Richmond
Washington.- _. John I. Preissner Tacoma
West Virginia - J. B. Hollingsworth _._ Charleston
Wisconsin P. W. Grossenbach ^lilwaukee
Wyoming. Irving E. Clark. Casper
294 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Other Countries
Argentina Alcibiades Lappas — Buenos Aires
Bahia (Brazil) Diogo Menezes do
Nascimento Bahia
Chile Oscar Pereira H Santiago
Colombia
Barranquilla Miguel M. Zapata Barranquilla
Colombia Bogota Pedro A. Baquero C. Bogota
Colombia Cartagena Ernesto A. Florez Cartagena
Costa Rica. Rafael Obregon , — San Jose
Cuba Eduardo R. Lopez
B'obadilla Havana
Denmark H. E. Iversen. Copenhagen
Ecuador S. C. Perez Sanchez ..._Guyaquil
France, Nationale — Mark S. Drabble Neuilly-Sur-Seino
Germany..... Richard Miiller-Bomer... Frankfurt am
Main
Guatemala Lauro A. Rivera F Guatemala
Iceland. »-.. Olaf ur Gislason Reykjavik
Israel Eliezer Dubinsky Tel- Aviv
Mexico York. Mino Covo Mexico City
Netherlands P. J. Van Loo The Hague
Norway Odd Lie-Davidsen Cslo
Panama Nathan A. Raid. Panama
Para (Brazil) Otto L. Hiltner Para
Paraiba (Brazil) Odemar Nacre Gomes..Paraiba
Peru Carlos E. Espinoza
Gemez Lima
Philippines Mauro Baradi Manila
Porto Rico _. Emiliano Isales Santurce
Sweden Sven Svedin Stockholm
Switzerland Ernst Hagmann — Zurich
Venezuela. .^ Francisco Escobar
Rojas Caracas
TORONTO. ONTAEIO. 1959 295
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GRAND
LODGE OF CANADA, NEAR OTHER
GRAND LODGES
England.
Ireland
Scotland....
The United Kingdom
...Sir Ernest Cooper London
>Thomas Jackson Dublin
-Viscount Traprain Edinburgh
Dominion of Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick.
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward IsL
Quebec
Saskatchewan
.F. P. Galbraitli Red Deer
.Geo. C. Derby Vancouver
.W. D. Lawrence vVinnipeg
.A. C. Lemmon St. John
.W. E. Ryder. Dartmouth
.F, A. Van Iderstine Charlottetcwn
-D, L. Witter Knowlton
-F. C. Wilson Regina
Other British Countries
New South Wales H. H, Mackay
New Zealand
Queensland
South Australia-
Tasmania
Victoria.
_F. R. Taylor.
,..N. F. Hopkins _.
..JI. A, Wilkinson.,
_W. H. Tucker.
Western Australia...-C. P. Smith
. Mosman
Brisbane
Duh\'ich
Hobart
..Melbourne
Perth
United States of America
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas.
California
„..R. G. Waldrop.....
-W. E. HogeL.„
•- . Leslie M. Greene-..
— Ellsworth Meyer
Parrish
.Globe
.Piloam Springs
_Los Angeles
296 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Colorado
Connecticut -«
Delaware
Dist. of Columbia.
Florida —
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky™
Louisiana —
Maine —
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan ~— »-.
Minnesota
Missis sippi —
Missouri
Montana,
Nebraska
Nevada _. -...
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York.
North Carolina
North Dakota. —
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon „
Rhode Island
South Carolina. ^
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas „
Utah „ „... _.
Vermont „
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin __
, E. J. Wittelshofer. Denver
Clarence 0. Lister Bridgeport
«...Wm. E. Matthews, Jr Smyrna
...-Wm. T. Ballard .„ -Washington
....Walter R. Gall _...._ „Zephyrhill?
.....Guy G. Lunsford Atlanta
..... Robert Berg Moscow
_-Wm. R. Peters — Chicago
_Orvis A. Dellinger...... Fort Waynv.
_W. A. Westfall Mason City
>_J. H. Stewart, Jr Wichita
.._.W. R. Harris Union City
._Adam Mehn New Orleans
„..J. Abernethy West Pembroke
>.„J. D. Hospelhorn Baltimore
_H. C. Pollard Lowell
_M. J. Smead. Rochester
D. E. Palmer..... Minneapolis
.....Thomas Q. Ellis Jackson
„,01iver L. Luft St. Louis
E. J. Frost Havre
..„.Edward F. Carter. .Lincoln
._„Arthur H. Hesbon, Reno
_„Harold 0. Cady. „..North Conwa;
Adrian B. Hommell Sussex
....Arthur C. Culver. _..A-^lbuquerque
„_Robert Lansdowne Buffalo
,.._F. H. Trethewey Charlotte
..„. James C. McCormick. Westhope
._,Geo. H. Hess Springfield
-JI. A. Butler Allen
™ Kenneth M. Robb Portland
....Clarence P. Bearce ..E. Providence
....Arden A. Lemon „ Hamwell
„„M. E. Crockett „ Sisseton
„. Charles L. Robertson »Taft
...„Elmer Renfro Fort Worth
....A. E. Forbes Ogden
—Allan Gracey. Windsor
-••Archer B. Gay Richmond
-Ford Q. Elvidge Seattle
T. R. Reed Charleston
— F. W. Clitheroe ..Kenosha
TORONTO, ONTARIO, 1959
297
Other Countries
Argentina Leonidas Atanasopulos Buenos Aires
Bahia (Brazil)
Chile
Colombia
Barranquilla. Alex. S. Hamilton Barranquilla
Colombia Bogota -A. Camicelli Bogota
Colombia Cartagena.. W. R. Blackmore Mexico City
Costa Rica Miguel Yamuni "^lan Jose
Cuba L. G. Patten Camaguey
Denmark— Alfred Nyvang Copenhagen
Ecuador Ramon G. Martin Guyaquil
France, Nationale — A. V. Clark Paris
Germany ( United)... -Wilhelm Grupe Hanover
Guatemala. j. Humbei-to Ayestas Guatemala
Sandoval
Iceland Tomas Tomasison
Mexico York John Jenkir Pachuca
Israel Daniel Horn Tel-Aviv
Netherlands H. A. K. Buisman Groningen
jq^^jjn^fly A- B. Laurentzon Oslo
Panama Chas. Qvistgard Colon
Para (Brazil) Dr. Otto L. Hiltner..... Belem
Paraiba (Brazil) Odemar Gomes Nacre-. Paraiba
Pen] Manuel Zegarra Lima
Philippines A. C Del Rosario Manila
Porto Rico Isadro Diaz-Lopez Ponce
Sweden ^- ^- ^- Goransson Sandviken
Switzerland E. Baumgartner Bienne
Venezuela Miguel A. Tejeda R-- Caracas
298 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF OTHER
GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND
LODGE OF CANADA
The United Kingdom
England. F. A. Copus Owen Sound
Ireland — —W. J. Dunlop Toronto
Scotland ^ ....■.■■■•J. A. McRae Kingston
Dominion of Canada
Alberta. J. P. Maher Toronto
British Columbia-~.-Jl. W. Treleaven Hamilton
Manitoba C. S. Hamilton Toronto
New Brunswick W. H. Gibson Tillsonburg
Nova Scotia James Semple North Bay
Prince Edward Id. »Geo. H. Ryerson Brantford
Quebec - „
Saskatchewan Richard E. Mills Elora
Other British Countries
New South Wales.....-Walter T. Robb
New Zealand —
Queensland
South Australi
Tasmani
Victoria...,
.D. J. Gunn.
-H. L. Martyn
-R. E. Clemens
,.E. W. E. Saunders.™
„M. F. Dyke _
Western Australia B. C. McClelland...
-.Orangeville
-Toronto
^Toronto
....Hamilton
....Toronto
..„Blind River
-Toronto
United States of America
Alabama-.,
Arizon;
Arkansas
California
Colorado
G. J. McQueen Hamilton
O, M, Newton Trenton
E. T. Howe Windsor
■N. C. Hart London
,H. Minchinton—~—.~«~~ Toronto
.W. F. Reynolds Brockville
£. A. Carleton ~—— Stirling
Dist. of Columbia__J. R. Rumball Toronto
Florida J. R. Simpson. Toronto
Connecticut
Delaware
TORONTO, ONTARIO. 1959
2»9
Georgiz
Idaho.
Illinois-
Indiana~
Iowa.«-_
XxaXlSaS X
Kentucky —
Louisiana —
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts-
Michigan
Minnesota —
Mississippi-
Missouri —
Montana —
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire^
New Jersey.
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina —
North Dakota —
Ohio
Oklahoma
O regon-
Rhode Island
South Carolina —
South Dakota
Tennessee-
Texas - -
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington —
West Virginia-
Wisconsin
Argentina
Bahia (Brazil).
Chile
[. C. Cain Toronto
.C. H. Lord Toronto
.J. A. Heam Toronto
-Donald M. Sutherland_Embro
.A. E. MacGregiOT Toronto
.Alan Broughton Sault Ste. Marie
-Geo. T. Evans Hamilton
-Morrison Sellar Owen Sound
-W. T. Overend Toronto
-Stilson Swales Waitford
T. H. Simpson Hamilton
- Harvey Linklater Kincardine
-W. J. Fuller. Mitchell
— W. H. Kipp London
•~-C. E. Hough Toronto
• D. A. Mclnnis Windsor
-C. M. Pitts Ottawa
-H. B. Coxon. London
--B. B. Foster. Ridgetown
-Thos. Montgomery Samia
-C. P. Tilley Ottawa
— G. F. Kingsmill London
-A. C. Ashforth Toronto
„Gordon Young Brockville
_G. O. Coales Toronto
™.C. M. Rawson. Toronto
.... F. D. Shannon Barrie
-Geo. F. Clark Hamilton
-Ewart G. Dixon Hamilton
™.E. A. Miller London
,Ed. Balfour Toronto
™A. W. Baker. Guelph
-G. W. McRae Toronto
«.A. L. Lott - Hamilton
™M. L. Martyn Toronto
™B. S. Edmondson. Oshawa
«-W. D. Connor Hamilton
„„H. S. Johnston Lindsay
Other Countries
,....T. N. Clarke Kingston
—Wellington Smith Fort Frances
.._W. E. W. Cressey .Sudbury
800 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
Colombia
Barranquilla T. H. W. Martin.,
Colombia Bogota J. H. Burke»
Colombia Cartagena. A. V. Chapman™-..
Costa Rica E. N. Gregory
Cuba Angus Graham
Denmark W. L. Wright
Ecuador J. N. Allan- „
France, Nationale J. F. Swayze
Germany (United) C. F. Cannon
Guatemala Wm. J. Attig.
Iceland. R. L. Dobbin
Israel D. Lou Harris
Mexico, York. W. B. Cannon. —
Netherlands G. E. French.
Norw^ay R. C. Berkinshaw.
Panama G. H. Vogan.
Para (Brazil) _---A. D. McRae..
Paraiba (Brazil) Allan C. Mason....
Peru
Philippines
Porto Rico
Sweden
Switzerland
..-.A. B. Shoemaker....
™.P. N. Knight
—Karl B. Conger
_C. H. Reeve
„_W. S. Milmine
Venezuela -....Robt. Strachan
.Toronto
.Port Str-nley
. Port Arthur
Lindsay
Thamesville
Sault Ste. Marie
Durmville
Toronto
Toronto
Powassan
Peterborough
- Toronto
Caledon East
Niagara Falls
Toronto
St. Thomas
™Vankleek Hill
Kitchener
Kitchener
Grafton
>..._. Ottawa
Toronto
Stoney CreeV
Hamilton
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE
ON FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE
To the Most Worshipful, the Grand Master, Officers
and Members of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M.,
of Canada, in the Province of Ontario.
Most Worshipful Sir, —
Your Committee on Fraternal Correspondence for
the Masonic Year 1958-1959, composed of M.W. Bro.
F. A. Copus, M.W. Bro. W. J. Dunlop. M.W. Bro. C. S.
Hamilton, R.W. Bro. R. W^. Treleaven, R.W. Bro. E.
G. I^ixon and M.W. Bro. N. C. Hart, Chairman, begs
to submit its report for your consideration.
FOREWORD
Records from some 81 Grand Jurisdictions have
been received, most of them the Proceedings of those
Grand Lodges. Occasionally no reports of Annual
Communications were received and official periodicals
were used for Reviews.
The usual procedure of giving the number and date
of the Annual Communication, the name of the Grand
blaster, the number of Lodges, the membership and the
gain or loss during the ^Masonic Year, has been followed.
It is interesting to note that there has been a considerable
increase in total membership throughout the ^Masonic
World, although a few Grand Jurisdictions show slight
decreases. A number of Grand Lodges report the form-
ation of new constituent Lodges, but the amalgamation
of two Lodges was recorded by onl}' one. On the whole
the Fraternity appears to be in a flourishing condition.
Growth is mentioned in New South Wales, New Jersey,
New iMexico, Victoria and elsewhere, but decreases are
recorded for the District of Columbia.
A reading of the Proceedings reveals considerable
expenditures for the building and repairing of Masonic
Temples. It is also gratifying to note that benevolent
activities are well supported. \'arious Grand Jurisdic-
tions of the British Commonwealth of Nations show con-
siderable levies and allocation of funds for Masonic
Homes and other charitable ventures. The care of
indigent ]^Iasons and their relatives may well be con-
sidered one of the main objectives of the Craft, and it is
encouraging to note that it is not over-looked.
Official copies of the Proceedings of the various
Grand Lodges are on file in the Grand Secretary's office.
When extra copies are available they are placed in the
Grand Lodge Library and may be obtained from the
Librarian, R.W. Bro, A. E.MacGregor, Brethren who
wish mure details, than the Reviews offer, should consult
these officials for additional information.
Incidentally, one of the out-standing events of the
year was the dedication of the new Grand Lodge Temple
in San Francisco, California. On this occasion the ad-
dress of the Grand ^Master of the United Grand Lodge of
England, the Right Honorable, The Earl of Scarbrough,
was a magnificent review of Masonic History. It is
published in the Proceedings of the last Quarterly
Communication of the Mother Grand Lodge in 1958.
In the treatment of various (irand Lodges an attempt
has been made to emphasize the importance of Masonry
to the officers and members. This has been done by
referring to the activities of various Grand Lodge Com-
mittees, and by recording excerpts from Addresses of the
Grand blasters. Grand Orators and special speakers.
The topics are reported generously in the Reviews, and
in many instances the Addresses appear verbatim in the
Proceedings of the Grand Lodges under consideration.
A few of the topics associated very directly with
Masonry are recorded herein. In Kentucky reference
was made to "Tasks for ^Masonry" ; in Manitoba the
Grand Master spoke on "Masonry, the Key" ; in Missis-
sippi, the Grand Master, John T. ^^'ilbanks, used the
topic, "Masonry and Americanism" ; in r^Iassachusetts,
Bro. E. Robert Chable excelled in the treatment of "What
is the Philosophy of Freemasonry ?" : in New Brunswick,
M.W. Bro. (Rev.) Donald A. Somerville emphasized the
"Permanence of ^lasonry"' ; in Colorado the Grand
rjrator. Bro. Humber Rees, asks, "What Makes You a
Mason?"; and in South Dakota, ^I.W. Bro. Robt. A.
'J'atc, (irand Secretary of Saskatchewan, used the topic,
"Freemasonry and I'reedom". These and many other
subjects, which mig-ht be mentioned, seem to emphasize
the im])!)rtance and high regard attributed to the Craft.
Some decisions and transactions reported in the
Proceechngs would meet with the approval of the Grand
Lodge of Canada. In Montana the Crand Master ruled
that no dis])ensations could be issued for Masonic funct-
ions on Sunday — a ruling which would receive almost
ioo% support in Ontario. Indiana deserves a word of
commendation for stressing the need for increased fees
and dues. It has been said occasionally in Canada that
our Masonry is "too cheap", and costs of living are
constantly increasing. Kcntuck\- condemned "Games of
Chance'" associated with Masonic activities.
It is interesting to note that there is considerable
activity in ^lasonic Instruction and Education, and
usually most pronounced in Grand Jurisdictions which
have good ^lasonic libraries. Iowa has long been
prominent in this respect, but Xew York and Pennsylvania
hive excellent facilities.
One might continue at length to comment on the
various phases of Masonic endeavour, but probably
enough has been included in this Foreword to stinuilatc
some interest in reading the Reviews. They should
be of some value in Masonic Education.
Respectfully submitted,
XELSOX C. HART, P.G.M.,
Chairman.
Fraternal Correspondence and Reviews
ALABAMA— 1958
138th Annual Communication — November 18-19.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Eely Elbert Jackson.
Lodges, 436. Membership, 75,431. Cain, 519.
The Annual Communication was held in Mont-
gomery, Alabama, and actually commenced on the evening
of November 17th when guests were entertained at the
Whitley Hotel. Prior to the opening of Grand Lodge
on November i8th, the Grand Master introduced officers
and members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Addresses
were given by the Worthy Grand Matron and by the
Worthy Grand Patron.
The Grand Master welcomed the distinguished
guests and quoted from "The Builders" by Dr. J. Fort
Newton, on "When is a Man a Mason?" During the
year he constituted one Lodge and dedicated two, laid
three corner-stones, and issued many dispensations for
a variety of purposes. The Grand Master must approve
mortgage of properties, change of meeting place tempor-
arily, sale of property, holding of elections and several
other duties.
During the year some 114 fifty-year buttons were
presented. Ten pages of the Proceedings are filled with
the list of the Grand Master's visits, indicating a very
busy year.
The Grand Orator, R.W. Bro. Judge T. Simpson,
delivered a masterly address on "The Constitution and
our Liberties". He claimed the keystone of Masonry to
be liberty-freedom, and deplored the restriction of liberties
by the Federal Government. In conclusion he urged
Masons to "labour" to prevent loss of individual freedom.
Bro. R. G. Waldrop, Grand Representative of the
Grand Lodge of Canada was in attendance.
FRATERN.AX CORRESPONDENCE 5
The Grand Treasurer reported an increase of over
$66,112.00 in Cash and Bonds during the year.
The Alabama Masonic Home showed a surplus of
$1,416,691.71. There were 113 persons occupying the
Home.
Bro. Walter M. Wliitinger reported for the Com-
mittee of Foreign Correspondence, his comments occup-
ing some three pages. \o changes during the year had
altered relationships of Alabama with other Grand
Jurisdictions. The Committee deplored the prevalence
of fanaticism and mtolerance in several parts of the world.
Robert R. Berryman was elected and installed as
Grand Master for the ensuing year. A brief biography
of the new Grand Master serves as the foreword for the
Proceedinsfs.
ALBERTA— 1958
53rd Annual Communication — June 11-12,
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Samuel G. Bannan.
Lodges, 166. ]\Iembership, 18,356. Gain, 307.
The Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of
Alberta, held in Edmonton, was quite well attended. The
Grand Represntative of Canada in Ontario, M.W. Bro.
F. P. Galbraith of Red Deer, was present.
The Grand Master visited all the districts except
one, attended some eight Lodges which celebrated fifty
anniversaries, and conducted two institutions and two con-
secrations, and laid one cornerstone. He was pleased
with the Washington and Banff Conferences and the
Communications of neighboring Grand Lodges.
The Grand Master's opinion of the increase in
membership is indicated by this quotation.
"The Lodge notices which reach me certainly in-
dicate a growing interest in the Craft albeit that interest
6 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
is not reflected in the record of attendance in the larger
lodges. But that coniplaint is not ne-w; it prevades
all our a)innal journals.
"In some Lodges, a monotonous stream of five
candidates, the maximum permitted, is disclosed. I use
the adjective advisedly because I question the icisdom of
adding to an already over-loaded roster ivliere the }nem-
bers surely cannot have the opportunity of becoming
acquainted, much less having a reasonable chance of ad-
vancement, and particularly zvhere attendance is at a
verv lozv ebb, notn'ithstanding the tearful entreaties of
the Master that the situation be improved."
M.W. Bro. S. Harris resigned the editorship of the
Grand Lodge Bulletin and was succeeded by ]M.\V. Bro.
Carl Heckbert.
R.W. Bro. E. H. Rivers, the Grand Secretary,
issues very complete statistics on membership, arranges
the memorial pages and the various reports quite at-
tractively. The proceedings are printed in excellent
readable type on unusually good paper. He reports
the presentation of some 34 fifty-year jewels and two
sixty-year bars. Public Liability Insurance has been
renewed for three years.
The Benevolent Fund Capital Account amounts to
$302,037.48 and the Relief Fund Surplus to $56,324.28.
The receipts of Grand Lodge in the General Fund were
$5''^>,82i.90, and after all disbursements there was a
balance of $7,191.24.
The Committee on Foreign Relations recommended
recognition of the Grand Lodge of Israel, but deferred
action on Japan, Occidental de Colombia, Egypt and
Denmark. Some 50 pages are devoted to Reviews.
The address at the evening' banquet was given bv
Bro. Mr. Justice Marshall M. Porter. In dealing with
iNIasonry he said many things worth quoting.
"/ want to talk to you tonight, as I think this fits
the occasion, just for a feiv minutes about Masonry. In
FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE 7
7}iy judguioit it has never had the challenge facing it
today. It has never had such opportunities to use the
tools on which it is founded to meet that challenge. A
Mason beliei'es that in his perishable frame there is a
spirit that with the help of God can crush the King of
Terror. Masonry is for free men, that is the first
requisite, the first thing yon arc asked, the first condition
of your right to enter
"JJ'e arc faced today with despotism of legislation.
JJ^e ought to do something about it. I suppose some of
you are rather startled when you hear me say that. I
can understand that, because the invasion of our rights
and liberty and property, which is going on i)i legislation
today is not kno7<.'n to us in the masses but comes to us
in an indi'cidual experience. It happens to us before
71' e kiiozi' that it can
"Gentlemen, we have a great heritage wJiich ice
have undertaken with one another to preserve and dignify
the indizidnal to the end that he may find Peace and Sal-
7'afion. H'e do not have all the rules but zve have Signs,
Tokens and Symbols zchich ive use in the Temple 7<.'e
are building to prcserz'e the individual that he may find
Peace and Sak'ation. I suggest to you that ive turn
to the task zchile it is yet day. I remind you that the
man you represented in your initiation did not
compromise."
M.W. Ero. Donald D. ]\IcOueen, \'ulcan, Alberta
was elected and installed as Grand ?^laster for the
ensuins: vear.
ARGENTINA— 1958
lootli Annual Assembly — June 24, 1957.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Dr. Agustin J. Alvarez.
The only additional information about the Grand
"Lodg-e of Argentina, since the report in last year's pro-
ceedings, is in a copy of the publication "Simbolo"
covering October to December, 1957. This magazine is
8 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
issued three times annually and this copy completes the
year 1957.
One section of each issue is devoted to the Lodges
of Argentina and another to outside Grand Jurisdictions.
Alberta and Prince Edward Island are the only Canadian
jurisdictions that are mentioned.
At the looth Assembly the Grand Secretary reported
an increase of 803 members. One article in "Simbolo",
"En La Exposicion Del 'Triangulo de las Virtudes
Masonicas' " apparently discusses the fundamentl
principles of Freemasonry.
It has been frequently reported that adherence to a
belief in a Supreme Being is not universal in Grand
Jurisdictions in South America, but progress towards
uniformity was made last year.
ARIZONA— 1958
76th Annual Communication — April 28-29.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Gerald I. Craig.
Lodges, 51 (i U.D.) Membership, 11,448. Gain, 349.
Six Special and one Emergent Communications were
held during the year, including two Constitutions, three
layings of cornerstones, one funeral service and one
celebration of a 75th Anniversary.
The Grand Master mentioned several visitations,
decisions and recommendations. He was pleased with
Masonry in Arizona as the following quotation indicates.
"I am happy to report that the general condition of
the Craft is good. It is true that percentage wise we do
not have the members that ive should have, but those
that we do have are good men. I have found the leader-
ship to be in experienced hands, and though some of our
Lodges may have suffered by losing vital officers, yet
their grit and enthusiasm will assure their success."
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The Grand Master visited individually or collectively
all the Lodges in Arizona. He presented several awards
for twenty-five and fifty years' service in the Craft. He
ruled that a member w'ith plural membership has equal
standing- and privileges in all Lodges in which he holds
membership, and may withdraw from any, retaining his
status in the others.
For purposes of Relief $1,425.14 was collected and
$935.81 was expended for eleven cases.
Grand Lodge has been studying a proper Funeral
Service and submitted a ritual to be used for public
presentation. The proposed ritual was laid over for
further study.
The Grand Lodge approves and supports the Order
of DeMolay. The recipients of scholarships are report-
ed to have benefitted greatly from this generosity.
The Balance Sheet for the year showed $79,078.14
in the General Fund, and $549,411.28 in various Trust
Funds.
In Arizona, as in many other Jurisdictions in the
United States, an annual Public Schools' week is held.
The week is proclaimed by the Governor of Arizona and
every citizen is expected to visit a public school "and
become personally acquainted with the work and activities
of our Public School System". A Grand Lodge Com-
mittee conducts an Essay Contest and all Lodges are
urged to support the venture by the establishment of a
permanent "Public Schools Committee."
The Committee on Fraternal Correspondence noted
varying percentages of increases in many Grand Jurisdic-
tions and losess in a few. The problem of poor attend-
ance was mentioned and some remedies suggested, such
as opening the Lodge on time, snappy meetings, carefully
arranged programmes, and closing on time.
It was decided to secure permanent quarters for
the Grand Secretary in the Phoenix Masonic Temple.
Ronald C. Nicholson was elected and installed as
the l\Iost Worshipful Grand Master.
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ARKANSAS— 1958
ii/th Annual Communication — November 18-19.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Garland 'SI. Hug-hes.
Lodges, 380. Membership, 56,145. Xet Loss, 203.
The Grand Lodge conducted nine emergent com-
munications, one for Constituting a Lodge, five for dedi-
cations, and three for laving cornerstones. Despite the
loss in membership the Lod'ges had been fairly busy but
candidates had not been as abundant as in some previous
years.
Among the Grand Representatives present, ]\L\V.
Bro. L. AL Greene answered the roll call for Canada in
Ontario. Some 320 Lodges were represented by 488
members.
The Grand ^Master's address covers some twenty
pages of the proceedings, and gives considerable detail
of his year's activities. He was not particularly im-
pressed with out-door Lodge meetings and considered
that there Avas some lack of enthusiasm in the member-
ship. His motto was "Learn as if to live forever, live
as if to die to-morrow." He paid fitting tribute to
deceased brethren mentioning especially R.W. Bro.
Walter H. Estes, Deputy Grand Master. He lists some
115 visitations he made to functions in Arkansas and that
the Grand Lodge was represented at five communications
of other Grand Lodges and at the Conference of Grand
Masters at Washington, D.C.
The Grand Master was asked to decide the following
question.
"At a stated meeting, if there are seven brothers
present, they must open from the Entered Apprentice
degree; if only five, they must open up from the Fellow-
craft degree; but if only three, they must open in the
Master's degree, and thev cannot do anything in the
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Entered .Ifprciiticc or fcllozccraft Degrees." Mttst
these be iiieiiibers of the Lodged
The ( Irand Master answered in the affirmative.
However, in ( Jntario no Lod^e can be opened unless
there are at least seven brethren present.
The Grand blaster was unfavourable to member-
ship in the -Masonic Service Association but commended
the programme of the Southwest Conference on Masonic
Education. lie was opposed to Dual Membership
larg-ely l)ccause of the confusion caused to the Grand
Secretary.
Eig'hty-tliree fift}-year Imttons were presented
during- the \ear.
The Grand Treasurer reported receipts plus bank
balance at $140,249.58, and total disljursements of
$93^21 7.95-
The proceedings close with reports from the Arkansas
Research Lodge, Roland E. Darrow, W'.M. has an
article on "The Holy Scripture for the three Degrees" ;
John L. Durrett, P.]\I. writes on "Secrets of Free-
masonry" ; E. Eugene Smith, P.G.AI. contributes a power-
ful treatise on "Freemasonry and the Church"; Francis
J. Scully, P.G.]\1., discusses the "Anti-Masonic Move-
ment in Louisiana". Other articles are "The IMeaning
of the Fellowcraft Degree" and "^Masonry and the
Great Religions."
BRITISH COLUMBIA— 1958
87th Annual Communication — June 19-20.
Grand Master — M.\\'. Bro. Claude A. Green.
Lodges, 157 (3 CD.) Membership, 25,481. Gain, 510.
At the opening of the communication of Grand
Lcrdge, the Grand ^Master introduced the Grand Chaplain,
Bro. Rev. A. E. Hendv who delivered a short address
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on "The Achievement of the Good Life," He referred
to three prayers in the Bible; — first, Moses' prayer for
guidance and that "God would show him His Glory;"
second, the prayer of Job, "Make me to know my trans-
gressions and my sins" ; and third the prayer of the
Psalmist, "Teach me to do Thy Will".
The Grand Master's address is a concise, yet com-
prehensive account of his year's Masonic activities. He
made 41 official visits including the Banff Conference
of the Western and Prairie Grand Lodges of Canada.
Special paragraphs are devoted to several of these
Masonic events. Dispensations for the Institutions of
two new Lodges were granted.
Praise was given to R.W. Bro. M. A. R. Howard
and his committee for their work in producing the
"Masonic Bulletin", "now recognized as being one of the
outstanding Masonic publications of its kind. . ."
Victoria has a Lodge of Education and Research and
Vancouver a Lodge of Instruction, Education and Re-
search, both of which are doing excellent work.
During the roll call M.W. Bro. G. C. Derby answer-
ed for the Grand Lodge of Canada, in the Province of
Ontario.
The Grand Lodge had a Balance and Receipts of
$83,097.45 which when disbursements were deducted
left a Balance in the Bank of $34, 570.14. The Bene-
volent Fund amounts to $730,570.06, The relief paid
on the orders of the Benevolent Committee was $1 1,51 1. 00.
The Grand Lodge also has a Veterans' Fund of
$45,130.27.
The reports of the 24 District Deputy Grand Masters
cover some 36 pages.
The Committee on Fraternal Correspondence re-
viewed the proceedings of sixty-five Grand Jurisdictions,
nine of which showed a loss in membership. The
report is a general summary occupying slightly over one
page, and 86 pages devoted to the individual consider-
ation of Grand Jurisdictions.
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The Grand Lodge adopted the report of the Com-
mittee recommending the institution of the "Order of
Meritorious Service" which is to be limited to ten
brethren.
R.W. Bro. Kenneth Reid was elected and installed
as Grand Master for the ensuing year.
CALIFORNIA— 1958
109th Annual Communication — Sept. 29 to Oct. 3.
Grand Master — ]\I.W. Bro. Eo E. Anderson.
Lodges, 682. Membership, 237,654. Gain, 3,553.
This annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of Free
and Accepted Masons of California is also denominated
the Dedication Communication, — in reference to the
ceremony of dedicating the New California Masonic
Memorial Temple, located in San Francisco. During
the ceremony, Past Grand Master Edward H. Siems
reviewed the history of the Memorial Temple, and re-
quested the Grand INIaster to dedicate it "according to
ancient form and usage."
Distinguished guests from England, Scotland,
France, Philippines, El Salvador, the various provinces
in Canada, and many of the Grand Lodges of the United
States were present. In most instances the Grand
Masters or Past Grand Masters represented their respect-
ive Grand Lodges. Among these were The Right
Honorable the Earl of Scarb rough (England), The
Right Honorable the Earl of Elgin and Kincardin
(Scotland) and M.W. Bro. Harry L. Martyn, Grand
Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada, in the Province
of Ontario. The latter was accompanied by R.W. Bro.
E. G. Dixon, Grand Secretary.
Many of these guests addressed the Grand Lodge
and several made noteworthy presentations. The Earl
of Scarbrough outlined some of the activities of the
United Grand Lodge of England and presented, on
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behalf of his Grand Lodge a silver and crystal ink
stand made in 1783. Other gifts were from such
foreign Grand Lodges as Scotland. Philippines, El
Salvador, Alberta, Denmark and Czechoslovakia.
The Grand Secretary reported that a veteran ^Nlason
in the home at Decoto had received his 75-year pin. A
membership analysis showed that in 1957 and 1958, 31*^
and 41% of the members were in the 30 to 39 age group ;
the next higher percentage coming in the 40 to 49 group.
Occupations represented Skilled Craftsmen, Executive,
Sales and Clerical, and Professional in order of relative
percentages. Five new Lodges were formed during
the year. The schedule of fees for degrees showed 102
Lodges paying $50.00: 189 paying $75.00; 201 paying
Sioo.oo; ^2 paying Si 25.00; and two at a maximum of
$2 1 5.00. The Annual Dues ranged from Si 2.00 to
S25.00 ^vith the average being $14.45.
The Grand Secretary lists the members who have
received 50-year buttons on some nine pages of the
proceedings, a total of over 500 veterans.
The Grand Treasurer reported Capital Receipts,
including Loans and Capital Gains to be $4,501,903.02,
and total expenses $1,383,733.61. The Treasurer com-
mented upon the decrease of the purchasing power of the
dollar during the past 25 years and believed that Grand
Lodge should recognize that fact.
The Masonic Homes Endowment Board reported
the total Endowment Fund to be $8,163,258.55; the
income from which was $313,658. This amount falls
far short of the operating expenses of $715,613.00.
Contributions of $42,633.62 were made by 81,686
brethren, about 35% of the membership. Wills and
Bequests through the Lodges contributed $78,913.77.
Some 365 Lodges donated $2.00 per member and thereby
acliieved the Honor Roll.
The Committee on Commercialism condemned some
of the activities of the Shrine and the Sciots. It is
illegal for a Mason to belong to the Order of Caritas
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and Amaranth Foundation, Inc. This was ignored by
several who were tried and found guilty of unmasonic
conduct. A number of bodies are listed as requiring-
Masonic membership, affiliation or sponsorship and are
subject to the jurisdiction of the Most Worshipful Grand
Lodge of California. Regulations governing the act-
ivities of these groups are published.
The Grand Orator, Mclvin A. Pixley, delivered a
powerful address entitled, "Proper Communications — Tiie
Answer." The following ])aragraph provides a ])ortion
of his advice.
"JJ'lnif arc iliosc dccah\::;ucs that 7cill aid and assist
viankbid to find happiness? First, ivc knozv that vian
must recognize that 'God is eternal, omnipotent, immutable
wisdom, supreme intelligence and exhaustless lox'e :' next,
'Our religion shall he to do good because it is a pleasure
and not because it is a duty:' 7ce liai'c been taught and
must prove to the world that 7Ff sJiall u)iceasingly war
against vice and injustice:' as a part of our lives 'We
shall honor our parents and the aged, instructing and
protecting the young and innocent;' in all our acts 'IVe
sJiall cherish our wiz'cs and cJiildren, loi'ing our country
and obeying its laws:' by our conduct we should prove
that 'Our friends sJiall be to us a second self f and 'We
shall allozv no passion to become our master;' eighth
and of vital importance 'We shall forget our injuries,
rendering good for evil, not mis-using strength, position
or superiority :' and last. 'We shall study to knozv men
that thereby we may properly learn to know ourselves,
seeking virtue ami ai'oiding idloiess.' "
The Proceedings contain many interesting reports
of Committees on various matters wdiich the Grand
Lodge of Canada in Ontario does not seriously consider,
including Research, Public Schools, Cemeteries, Club
Houses, \'isual Aids and Scholarships. These reports
occupy several pages of the Proceedings.
The Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand
Lodges reported favourably on Grand Lodge, \a.\\t de
Canca, Coli, Colombia.
R.W, Phil X. Myers was nominated, elected and
installed as the ensuing Grand Master.
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CHILE— 1958
Not many publications on IMasonrv' appear to be
available from the Grand Lodges of South America.
One, entitled "Revista Masonica de Chile" , Vol. xxxv,
March and April, 1958, contains much information record-
ed in the Spanish language. Although published by
the Grand Lodges of Chile, it contains coinments on
Masonry in most parts of South America,
Considerable space has been devoted to reports
and problems considered at various Inter- American Con-
ferences of Symbolic Freemasonry. These have been
held in IMontevideo, Mexico, Havana and Chile. Other
Grand Lodges which have been present on various oc-
casions include Uruguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Brazil
(Rio de Janeiro and San Publa) and Colombia.
These conferences appear to have discussed common
bases for the various Grand Lodges which were represent-
ed. Four General Principles seem to have met with
approval, — recognition of individual beliefs, no differenti-
ation because of race and nationality, recognition of the
Great Architect of the Universe, and acceptance of the
three fundamentals, liberty, equality and fraternity.
The magazine contains many illustrations. Grand
Masters, Grand Secretaries and prominent Masons. An
article by M.W. Bro. Ray V. Denslow on The Inter-
American Confederation Masonic appears in both Spanish
and English. It is an interesting treatment of Masonry
in Latin-American Countries. The following quotation
indicates a solution for consideration.
"We believe the Inter-American Conference has a
mission in the Masonic World; it has its deficiences, its-
troubles, and antagonists. But it offers the only, and
best plan for the union of the Americas. They are
best able to judge of their ozvn Latin-American conditions!,
for their problems are practically identical. We may be
assured that the irregulars, if such there be, will ultimate-
ly be weeded out; it is their sole opportunity of working
together — and working together is essential to attain
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unity. Language harriers have prevented a proper
understanding of their problems in the Anglo-Saxon
world.
"The Association offers a solution to the problem of
regularity; if it sincerely strives to carry out its objectives,
the irregular groups will disappear from the Masonic
scene."
The issue for May and June, 1958, gives a rather
complete account of the Fourth "Conferencia," held in
Santiago, Chile, April 14th to 20th. Representatives
were present from Mexico, (Six Grand Lodges), Cuba,
Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica,
El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, Brazil (2 Grand
Lodges), Colombia (2 Grand Lodges), Ecuador, Venez-
uela, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru and Uruguay.
Observers were from Gran Orient de Belgica, Gran
Oriente Espanol en Exilio, and Gran Orient de Italia.
During the meeting most of the representatives of
the various Grand Lodges, usually the Grand Masters,
spoke. The ceremonies closed with a banquet. During
discussions there appeared to be considerable reference to
politics and religion.
COLORADO— 1958
97th Annual Communication — January 28-29.
Grand Master — ALW. Bro. D. Aubrey Spann.
Lodges, 158. Membership, 46,287. Gain, 449.
During the year the Grand Lodge of Colorado
conducted ten special communications, — six for dedic-
ations, three for laying cornerstones and one for the
funeral of a Past Grand Master. M.W. Bro. D. Aubrey
Spann presided at all these ceremonies.
The Committee on Credentials reported 152 Lodges
present, the average representation being three per Lodge.
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Deceased Past Grand Masters were acknowledged
by a moment of silence and prayer by the Grand Chaplain.
The Grand ]M aster reported a busy and interesting
year. He granted 67 dispensations and refused two ;
approved 34 by-laws; made 76 visits in Colorado and 13
at outside affairs. He callled attention to the following
section of the Constitution on Indebtedness.
''You should not construct, lease, or purchase a
building or hall or incur an indebtedness of more than
ten dollars per capita zvithout the permission of the
Grand Lodge or the Grand Master."
He ruled that a violation of Section 87 on voting
could place a brother subject to trial for unmasonic
conduct. The Section reads ; —
"A majority of all the votes cast at an election of
an officer of a Lodge shall be necessary to elect. Tiie
voting shall be by zvritten ballots. No one shall solicit
votes for himself or another for any office, no nomin-
ation for any office shall be made, and no officer shall be
elected by motion or resolution."
The Grand Master made two recommendations
relative to the Benevolent Funds.
a. "That the trustees of the Benevolent Funds be
given the approval of the Grand Lodge to employ the
necessary help to have the various funds examined as to
how they came into being, either by money from Grand
Lodge, cash or estate gifts and bequests, and if deemed
proper, to find just how their expenditures are circum-
scribed. The expense of this to be considered as a cost
of the administration of such funds.
b. "TJiat the trustees of the Benevolent Funds be
authorised to employ a Master Mason as full titne
secretary zvlioi tJiey consider such to be adxisablc."
The cash and securities for 1957 amounted to
$914,429.50 in the Investment Fund. The disburse-
ments in the General Relief Fund were over Forty-
seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars. The Grand
Lodge has several special funds for Relief and Education.
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The Grand Orator, Bro. Humber Rees, cliose "What
Makes You a ]\Iason ?" as the title of his address to
Grand Lodge. He claimed that there were three essen-
tial qualities required to make a Mason.
"This is my belief: that there are three essential
elements of the Masonie Character : to desire the good,
to seek the light, to believe in God. Lack any of these,
and zvhatever your rank or titles, however great the
honors yon may bear, I shall not name yon Mason.
Possess them all in fnll measure, and ivJiether yonr hand
be smooth and well-groomed or caloused and earcivorn,
I shall be proud to grasp it and call you brother."
The Committee on Correspondence, under the Chair-
manship of Bro. C. Wheeler Barnes, reported friendly
relations with 48 Grand Lodges in the United States and
69 foriegn Grand Lodges. A few general opinions are
reported in some four pages. The Committee recom-
mended recognition of the Grand Lodge Occidental de
Colombia, Oriente dc Call, and of the Grand Lodge of
Bahia (Brazil).
One unique and praiseworthy feature of the Pro-
ceedings is the inclusion of the picture of the chairman
of each standing committee, accompanying the printed
report.
Glen B. \'an Fleet was elected and installed as
Grand Master. He was born in Alamosa, Col., in 1501.
He was educated in the local public schools and went to
college in Colorado Springs, Col. He became a Mason
in 1923 and has been active in ATasonry all his life. His
father had been Grand blaster in 1921.
CONNECTICUT— 1958
170th Annual Communication — April 2-3.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Conrad Hahn.
Lodges, 132. ^Membership, 48,131. Increase, 193.
Five Special and Emergent Communications, three
for dedication of temples, and two for laying corner-
stones, were held in addition to the Annual Meeting.
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The Proceedings devote some twenty-four pages
to the Grand Master's address. In the opening para-
graphs M.W. Bro. Hahn emphasized the "Brotherhood
of Man". as "the spirit of our great purpose". Refer-
ence to deceased brethren is entitled "The Draped Altar."
Beautiful ritualistic work was commanded, but those who
become unduly rigorous and vigorous received a word of
criticism.
The Grand Master disapproved of the use of candid-
ate's initiation fees for current operating expenses — a
decision which will be approved by the Grand Lodges of
Canada. During the year Comprehensive Organiz-
ations Liability Insurance Policy was put into force
and covers all Lodges and Masons in the State. M.W.
Bro. Hahn refused to be drawn into the "bus bill"
controversary — permitting the 169 communities of the
State to decide whether or not it was to provide transport-
tation for private school students at public expense. He
also indicates some of the demands of Freemasonry.
"Freemasonry has obligated us to search for uni-
versals. It raises no political banners; it charts no
detailed course of action that we must follow in our
civic duties. Freemasonry does encourage us to be
free men, — to act as individual conscience and conviction
persuade us. But as an organization, our fraternity
demands anly an ahercnce to the great universal principles
of reverence for Deity, love for our fellow-man, universal
benevolence, and respect for truth and zvisdom. So
mote it be!"
The use of reserves for various expenses was critic-
ized by the Grand Master.
"When a lodge reports a deficit in its financial
operations for the last year or tzvo, it should realize that
the 'storm wariiings' are flying, even though such
shortages have been made good by using a part of the
lodge's capital reserves.
"When a Lodge uses Capital reserves or trust funds
to pay for entertainments or parties, it is treading on the
quicksands of dubious financial responsibility."
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The Grand Master urged that the Chaplain should
kneel at the altar when he offers prayer to the Supreme
Being.
He claimed that one of the great functions of
Masonry was to inculcate moral virtues, and condemned
all forms of gambling.
"Masons should always remember that our fraternity
has long objected to lotteries and games of chance, not
merely on legal, but primarily on moral grounds. If
Freemasonry sincerely 'aims to enliven the spirit of
philanthropy, and to promote the cause of charity,' it
must keep pure the spirit of joy in giving, the noblest
fulfilment of a Master Mason's promise to help, aid
and assist."
The Grand Secretary reported that 158 fifty-year
buttons were presented. The Masonic Charity Found-
ation reported receipts of $364,569.21. Of this sum
$282,362.00 was raised by the Six Dollar contribution
per member. The Secretary expended $312,726.00 for
the Charity Foundation. There were 165 in the Home
and 128 in the Hospital during the year, and some 15
received care outside. The per capita cost for the
Home was $5.88 and for the Hospital $9.62.
Albert H. Ruwet was elected and installed as Grand
Master for the ensuing year. A biography included in
the Proceedings indicates that he has had a long and
varied interest in Masonrv.
DELAWARE— 1958
153rd, Annual Communication — October 1-2.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Harrison Phillips.
Lodges, 24. Membership, 8,401. Gain, iii.
The Committee on Credentials reported that all
twenty-four Lodges were represented by 51 members.
The total attendance of the Grand Lodge meeting Avas
239-
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Fro:i-i the Grand ^Master's Address many helpful
quotations mig-ht be taken. The following is typical, —
"It is iiix firm belief tJiat Free Masonry's present
need, and in fact the paramount need of humanity of our
time, is a general uplifting of morality. IFhat is the
best contribution that the Masonic Fraternity can make
toward this movementf I believe that Free Masons
must first instill zvithin ourselves the duty of personal,
moral improvement so that zve may live as good examples
to the rest of the world."
The Grand Master paid fitting tribute to the Frater-
nal Dead, and listed dispensations granted and many
visits made. Twenty-nine members qualified for the
Fifty Year Pins. ^I.W. Bro. Phillips spoke highly of
their ^lasonic Home and dedicated an addition to it.
Grand Lodge Masonic Home Day is celebrated annually,
and is normally well attended. The Grand Master
closed his address by quoting a poem entitled, — 'T Knelt
W'here Hiram Knelt." Forty guests were in the Home
during the vear. The average expended per day was
The Grand Treasurer announced a balance of over
$15,762.00 at the beginning of the year and some
$14,573.00 at the end. The Lodge securities are
$47,215.34. The Charity Fund contains $7,491.73.
During the year four students were assisted in L'niversit-
ies or Colleges from the ?ilemorial Scholarships funds,
which are available in the amount of $4,624.98.
The Grand Instructor and two of his Assistants
reported progress in Ritual work.
The Committee on Foreign Correspondence recom-
mended that requests for recognition be approved for
Gran Logia de Santa Caterina, in Brazil ; Grand Lodge
of Japan ; and Gran Logia Occidental de Colombia
at Cali.
The Committee on Necrology listed several Past
Grand Officers from various Grand Jurisdictions and
conducted a fittins: -Memorial Service.
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Charles \V. Lewis was elected and installed as
Grand Master for the ensuing year.
The History and Research Committee made an
interesting report on ''Masonic Duels". The charge
of the Master of the Lodge to the participants was
forceful and fitting.
Some thirty pages are given to Reviews of other
Grand Jurisdictions by W. Stewart iMlmond, P.G.AL
and he concluded his report by referring to the various
Grand Jurisdictions in Canada. He quoted a paragraph
from tine address of ]\r.\V. Bro. W'. L. Wright, which
begins ''\\'hat of the Future?"
DENMARK— 1957-1958
Grand ]^Iaster — ^I.W. Bro. Georg Hansen.
Two communications from the Grand Lodge of
Denmark were forwarded during the year, — one the
annual report of the Grand ^Master, and the other, an
announcement by the new Grand ]^Iaster, ]\L\\'. Bro.
Einer Carlson, of Officers and Committees of Grand
Lodge for 1958- 1959. Both items of correspondence
are printed in EngHsh.
Grand )*Iaster, Georg Hansen, mentioned such
factors as :
"Changes ill mimhcrs of members, the internal
zi'ork ti'ithin the fraternity, the external zvork, economic
developments and results of zvork zcitJiin the joint zvork-
ing groups.''
^Membership had increased but not to such an
extent as in the previous year : financial developments
progressed in a most reassuring manner : and the journal
"Frimureren" continued to be of a higher character.
Grand Lodge Officers consecrated the Xew Temple
at Viborg. a project which was highly commended
especially in view of the fairly recent establishment of the
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Lodge there. The Grand Master complimented the
Lodges in Copenhagen for their endeavours to procure
larger and better Lodge premises.
He concluded his report in the hope that Masonic
work in the Lodges would continue along well established
lines for the well-being and growth of Grand Lodge.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA— 1957
147th Annual Communication — December 18.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Ray Baker Harris.
Lodges, 48. Membership, 24,473. Loss, 414.
A brief biographical sketch of the Grand Master
precedes the chronological records of various meetings of
the Grand Lodge. Stated and Special Communications
occupy about the first forty pages.
In commenting on the loss in membership for the
fourth consecutive year in the District of Columbia, the
Grand Secretary claimed it was largely due to shifts of
portions of the population to Maryland and Virginia.
The Special Committee, appointed to prepare a mem-
orial to the late ALW. Bro. Carl H. Claudy, submitted a
very excellent report and the Secretary was authorized
to edit 250 copies for distribution.
The Committee on Jurisprudence recommended that
the request of High Twelve International to establish a
subordinate luncheon club in the District of Columbia be
denied.
Recognition, with exchange of Grand Represent-
atives, of the Grand Ix)dge of Tamaulipas and Grand
Lodge of Nuevo Leon (both of Mexico) was recom-
mended.
The Grand Lodge is represented by three members
on the Board of Directors of the Masonic and Eastern
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Star Home. There are 132 guests in the home all
sponsored by Lodges and Chapters. The construction
of a building to connect the Main Building and the
Infirmary is under consideration.
The Grand Master gave thoughtful attention to
many problems in his address. Speaking of decreases
in membership, several quotations might be cited.
"If we mitst adjust our Masonry in the District of
Columbia to fewer members, we had best get to it; and
fewer numbers could even be made to mean a more
personal, vital and enthusiastic Masonry than zve have
ever had before. Our problem is serious. It is not
yet critical, nor likely to become so in the immediate
future. Time is still on our side.
"Fezver members zvould be no great problem itself.
The difficulty in these days is primarily economic. Rents
and all the other expenses connected ^vith the operation
of a lodge, particularly a city lodge, may easily become
prohibitive. The jurisdiction as a whole has long-
standing commitments in the maintenance of our Grand
Lodge Temple, in the support of our Masonic and Eastern
Star Home, zvhich decreasing total membership wnll
make more difficult. These are the problems to which
■we must dedicate ourselves."
Thirteen pins for 50-year membership were present-
ed on behalf of other Jurisdictions, and some 51 were
given to local members during the year.
At the St. John's Day Communication, William H.
Rohrman was elected and installed as Grand Master.
The use of amplifying equipment in the conferring
of degrees was considered unnecessary and often in-
convenient.
Bro. J. Williamson Cook reported on Correspond-
ence in some 65 pages, giving about a page to Canada in
Ontario. There is a fine quotation from the address
of M.W. Bro. (Rev.) W. L. Wright.
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ENGLAND— 1958
Quarterly Communications
Grand Master — M.W. Rt. Hon. the Earl of Scarbrough,
KG., G.S.C.I., G. CLE, G.C.V.O,T.D.
The United Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and
Accepted Masons of England meets quarterly in March,
June, September and December, and holds an Annual
Livestiture on or about April 30th. As the Grand
^Master usually retains his office during his life-time,
the election and installation occurs only occasionally.
In 1958 the Ear: of Scarbrough was proclaimed to
be Grand 5laster by the Director of Ceremonies. The
Grand Master then appointed R.W. Bro. the Earl of
Derby, ^l.C, as Deputy Grand Master and R.W. Bro.
Sir Allan Adair as Assistant Grand Master. Then the
Grand Secretary, W. Bro. James Stubbs, announced the
names of newly-appointed Grand Officers and various
promotions. Prior to the Investiture ceremonies the
Grand Master paid a tribute to the late Grand Secretary,
R.W. Bro. Sir Sydney White, from which the following
paragraph is quoted : —
'Sydney White served Freemasonry, in the broadest
sense, icith great devotion for the greater part of his life.
I think his serviee can quite simply be spoken of as of
two kinds: his zi'ork, which was scrupulous, able and un-
remittent; and his example, zvhich made so manv of us
think of him as the kind of man a freemason should be,
a man of integrity and of great kindliness towards his
fellows. By Jiis ivork and his example he helped a
great deal to keep the standard of Freemasonry high in
the Grand Lodge of England, and I think you all knozv
that his influence zcas recognized in many parts of the
Masonic zvorld."
The business of Quarterly Meetings is submitted
largely by the Board of General Purposes and the Board
of Benevolence. At the March Communication the
Grand Master and several other Grand Officers were
re-elected and proclaimed. The Board of General
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Purposes called attention to the publication of "Points
of Procedure" in the last few pages of the Masonic Year
Book. The United Grand Lodge showed a registry
of 6,831 Lodges, — 1.604 in London, 4,411 Provincial and
816 District and Abroad in 1957. Certificates issued
for the year were 17,575 at Freemasons' Hall and 2,803
by District Grand blasters. Benevolent grants amounted
to £16,100.
At the June meeting the Board of Benevolence
reported meetings for the relief of 126 petitioners to
whom grants of £13,785 were given. Tributes were
paid to the late Secretary, and the Library and Museum
were mentioned. The Library contains about 20,000
volumes many of which are of great value. Special
exhibitions are held from time to time.
At the September Quarterly the Board of Benevo-
lence approved grants of £13.275 to 117 petitioners. The
Board of General Purposes reported that the Trustees
of the Prestonian Fund had appointed W. Bro. Rev. L
S. Purvis, O.B.E., ,A1.A.. D.D, (Cantab), F.S.A.,P.M.
as Prestonian Lecturer for 1959. Ernest H. Cooper,
President of the Board announced that the Grand Master,
Sir Allan Adair, and the Grand Secretary would go to
America to attend the opening ceremonies for the new
Masonic Temple in California.
At the December Ouarierly, The Grand ]^Iaster, Rt.
Hon. the Earl of Scarbrough, reported on the visit of the
]\Iasonic Mission to California to participate in the
Dedication of the new Temple. The proceedings con-
clude with the address which the Grand ^Master made to
the Grand Lodge of California.
FLORIDA— 1958
129th Annual Comnumication — April 15-17.
Grand Master — M.^^^ Bro. ^Marcus L. Donaldson.
Lodges, 274. Membership, 63,831. Gain, 1,866.
The Committee on Credentials reported that 267
Lodges were represented at Grand Lodge, including two
L'nder Dispensation, and 192 visitors were registered.
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The Grand Master's address includes appendices
listing-, — Dispensations Granted, Emergent Communic-
ations, Amendments and Revision of By-laws, and
District Meetings — indicating a busy year. His Message
to the brethren is emphasized in this quotation.
"My strong belief in God and His many blessings
and my firm belief in my fellozu man have made this a
most harmonious year J am happy to report that
good fcllozvship and brotherly love have prevailed all
over this Grand Jurisdiction."
The Grand Treasurer showed available funds of
$1,353,394.80 and disbursements of $685,976.96.
The Grand Secretary reported that 28 fifty-year
certificates and lapel buttons and 104 twenty-five year
certificates had been issued. Over twenty pages are
given to various financial funds, among these being the
Alasonic Home and Masonic Home Endowment Funds.
The investments in the latter are $1,220,385.48 producing
a revenue of $31,333.09.
On the second day several ladies representing the
Order of the Eastern Star and the Order of the Rainbow
for Girls were received and later the wives of Grand
Lodge Officers were presented. After these courtesies
labour was resumed.
The report of the Board of Trustees of the Masonic
Home of Florida is interesting and complete, showing
120 residents in the Home, and indicating additions to the
infirmary and equipment and remodelling of chapel areas.
The estimate for the ensuing year is 125 residents.
The Committee on Foreign Correspondence recom-
mended recognition of the Grand Ivodge of Colombia at
Baranquilla and the Grand Lodge of Japan, but Guate-
mala was held in abeyance.
The Grand Orator, Bro. Leonard F. Chapman
delivered the Annual Oration entitled "The Invisible
Bridge". He refers to Masonry in these words, —
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"In a zvord, Masonry attempts to build a better
world. Build, Ah, that is the zvord. Masons are
builders. We built temples, viaducts, forts, castles and
cathedrals in the old days. Slozvly zve changed our
emphasis from material things to social, spiritual, ethereal,
unseen ones. To use a metaphor, I have thought of
Masonry on the whole as an age-long effort to build
a bridge — an invisible bridge it is true — but a bridge
nevertheless across zvhich we can move against all the
troubles and vicious practices that have made mankind
so tragically unhappy."
He then discusses the importance and functions of
bridges assisting in the struggles against crime, ignorance,
poverty and opression.
For success in these efforts he makes three suggest-
ions.
"We march in noble company. High-minded men
for three thousand years have been our forebears. . . .
"Trivial distractions can be traitors to the high
mission of Masonry, for they becloud the shining goal
that lies far in the future. . . .
"We are not lost in the mass. Although Masonry
is zvorld-wide in its scope, we are not asked to lose our
identity. Indeed we help the great movement best by
becoming strong here in Florida in our ozvn right."
The report of the Committee on Foreign Correspond-
ence occupies some 58 pages, of which Canada (Province
of Ontario) gets one.
M.W. Bro. J. Lewis Hall was elected and installed
as Grand Master.
GEORGIA— 1958
172nd Annual Communication — October 28-29.
Grand Master — :M.W. Bro. John C. Kaufman
Lodges, 482. Membership, 99,310. Gain, 703.
The Grand Master was busy during the year, con-
stituting seven new Lodges, laying seven comer-stones
30 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
and presiding at seven dedications. He attended meet-
ings of the "Order of Amaranth", "Order of Eastern
Star". "Rainbow for Girls", and "Order of DeMolay",
and visited each of the twelve Masonic District Conven-
tions in Georgia.
Under the heading, "The Craft at Labor", the
Grand Master enunciates the need and function of
^ilasonr}-.
''TJic oldest iiuDiuscripf knoiK'u. rcposhig in the
library at Alexandria, Egypt, begins: 'This is a changing
world.' That is certainly true today. Never has there
been greater need for understanding among men and
never a time for Masons to put their teachings to use.
Nezer a greater opportunity for service to humanity. It
li'as Lord Halifax zcho said, 'Service is the rent we
pay for our room o// earth'. "
Some I02 members were presented with Fifty-Year
Awards, and the Grand Master is listed as attending to
some 285 matters of Masonic business, frequently in-
volving two or more meetings on the same day. He
concluded bis address by referring to his extensive
journeying through Georgia several times emphasizing
the theme of his addresses. "To practice out of the Lodge
those great moral precepts taught us within it."
The Secretary's Summary of Receipts and Dis-
bursements showed Receipts from all sources to be
$205,732.04. The Treasurer showed total receipts of
$342.f;-''\;.70 and disbursen-^ents of $243,513.31 of which
he paid $26,640.00 to the ?vIasonic Home. The Trustees
of the Home report the total Assets and Bonds to be
$249,994.78.
During the vear the INIasonic Home extended the
facilities of the Home to serve an increasing number of
dependent children. The lodges, about 75% of them,
have contributed to the support of the Home and Higher
Education Fund. The Home controls some 600 acres
of land which is o\er half in timber. The Superintendent
of the Home submitted a complete annual report, mention-
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ing- some of the Farm and other facihties. In addition to
this relief, the Board of ReHef of the Grand Lodge of
Georgia approved 21 Emergency Grants and 14 monthly
allowances.
The Committee appointed to study the Home and
related problems reported in favour of some consideration
for older people. —
"There is general agreement that older persons
should live in their ozvn homes just as long as they can
possibly do so in conditions of health and decency.
Many people, hotvevcr, eventually reach the stage ivhere
some alternatic'e liz'ing arrangement must be m-ade and it
is for those people ivho arc Masons or their zviz-es or
their -tcidozcs that iK.'e need a Masonic Home for the
Aging."
The Committee on Foreign Correspondence recom-
mended the extension of fraternal recognition to the
Grand Lodges of L'^rael, Greece and China.
Thirty-five pages are allocated to Reviews of other
Grand Jurisdictions. Canada (Ontario) receives one
half page largely devoted to a quotation from ]\L\V. Bro.
\\'right's address.
R. yi. \"andergriff, Sr., was elected and installed
as Grand blaster for 1958-1959.
GERMANY— 1958
Grand ^Master — ^L\\'. Bro. Dr. Theodor \'ogel
"Die A'ereinigte Grossloge" is the official publication
of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted
Masons of Germany. It appears si.x times every year,
each issue covering a period of two months. The Grand
Master. Theodor \'ogel, is generally responsible for the
first message appearing in each issue under the heading,
"Aleine Lieber Broder!"
The March-April issue has a biography of Johann
Caspar Bluntschli. a distinguished Past Grand Master,
32 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
covering some four pages followed by excerpts from
some of his orations. Some space is devoted to refer-
ences to other Grand Lodges ; and there is reference to
Masonic Music by Jan Sibelius. References and articles
on Bluntschli continue in the May- June magazine mark-
ing particularly the 150th anniversary of the birth of
this worthy brother. Considerable space in this issue
is devoted to the International Freemason's Congress in
Wiesbaden in May, 1958.
In the July-August magazine there is a fine re-
production of the Masonic Hall and some of its rooms
in Berlin ; and some five pages, devoted to the programme
and time-table for the convention and the daily order of
business, are included.
The September-October reports include Memorial
pages, referring to prominent deceased brethren. The
Grand Master opened the meeting in Berlin with a
somewhat lengthy but interesting address, chiefly de-
voted to the work of the Grand Lodge, the condition of
Masonry in the country, and the progress made in 1958.
A table shows the gradual increase in recognition
of the Grand Lodge of Germany by other Grand Jurisdic-
tions from one in 1948 to 141 in 1958. Eight Grand
Lodges in Canada now recognize Germany.
On April 27th, 1958, the United Grand Lodge of
Germany issued in the English language, and distributed
"The Magna Charta of German Freemasonry, 1958."
This publication contains some 12 sections, many with
several paragraphs, and states the allegiance, organiz-
ation, government and various functions of "The United
Grand Lodge of Germany, the Brotherhood of German
Freemasons".
ICELAND— 1958-59
The Annual Report of the Grand Lodge of Iceland
consists of a small book of some 88 pages, forwarded to
our Grand Lodge from the Grand Secretary, Freemason's
Hall, Borgartium 4, Reykjavik, Iceland. The officers
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and committees of Grand Lodge and the members of
individual Lodges are listed.
The roll of Grand Lodges and other Masonic
organizations with which Iceland is in harmony appears
to be rather complete. For Europe the Grand Al asters
or Senior Officers are mentioned, but for other countries
and their Grand Lodges only the Grand Secretaries and
the Grand Representatives are recorded. Ross L. Dobbin
represents the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province
of Ontario, and Tomas Tomasson serves in Iceland.
Lodges and members are listed in groups named
St. Andr. and St. Job and each group has a distinctive
crest. There are no minutes of meetings, and no
addresses are reported.
Apparently "Frimurareglan A tslandi" is prepared
and distributed bv the Grand Secretary of Iceland.
IDAHO— 1958
92nd Annual Communication — September 16-18.
Grand Master— M.W. Bro. Herbert II. Eberle.
Lodges, 84. Membership, 14,751. Gain, 163.
A photograph of the Grand Master followed by a
brief biography serve to introduce the proceedings of the
Grand Lodge of Idaho. The Grand Master has been
in the insurance business in Boise since 1935. He has
shown great interest in various civic and Masonic act-
ivities.
Towards the beginning of his address M.W. Bro.
Eberle spoke of the departed brethren in these words, —
"So the Hzrs of our departed, the zvords they have
spoken, the zvounds they healed, and the things they
have done remain zvith us as a blessed heritage and
inspiration. They hare defeated death and oblivion,
because they have lived so completely. Therefore this
34 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
occasion has a deep and solemn significance to those for
whom the final summons has severed intimate, helpful
and trusted associations and friendships."
The Grand blaster continued by giving an outline of
the many meetings he had attended, the By-laws he had
approved, the dispensations he had dealt with, and the
rulings he had made. Towards the end of his address
he offered this advice to wardens.
"To he a successful Master, one shoidd begin to
prepare himself for that exalted station upon assuming his
first Lodge office, and as Junior and Senior Warden his
efforts should he redouhled. He shoidd throroughly
familiarise himself with all details of Lodge operation,
just as he zvoidd familiarise himself with the details of
a nezv business purchased or taken over, thus securing
for himself information of vital importance to the proper
administration of his Lodge, and without which real
success cannot he attained."
The Committee on Fraternal Relations, with M.W.
Bro. Sumner G. Davis as chairman, recommended care
in considering applications for recognition especially in
reference to Grand Lodges in South America. Only
the National Grand Lodge in France is recognized. The
new Grand Lodge at Santa Catarina in Brazil was men-
tioned but more information was awaited before any
recommendation would be offered. Fraternal relations
with the Grand Lodge of Japan were approved.
The Grand Treasurer reported the receipts for the
year at $78,675.19 and the expenses at $58,459.17. The
favourable balance added to the Cash on Hand at the
beginning of the year totalled $62,351.80. The Cash and
Investments labelled "Relief" amounted to $226,412.56.
The Grand Secretary reported 35 brethren who had
become entitled to wear fifty-year lapel buttons ; and
some 68 recommendations for Certificates for Proficiency
for Worshipful Masters had come from the District
Deputy Grand Masters.
One of the most interesting features of the pro-
ceedings lis the report of a Committee appointed by the
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Grand ]\Iaster to review and report on a questionnaire
entitled "The Functions of a Masonic Lodge". The
Committee's report occupied some seven pages of ex-
cellent information and discussion. The following
paragraph will serve as a sample.
"As to the value of Masonry to its members, it is
felt that the lack of interest and attendance is more a
reflection of the acctractiveness of Lodge meetings and a
lack of being asked to take part, than a lack of value of
Masonry to its members. Masons do not readily give
up their membership. There is something in what they
have obtained which impels continued membership. With
this fundamental value apparently so great, attendance
and interest would undoubtedly improve with correction
of zveakncsses disclosed by the survey such as proficient
work, properly planned and executed programs, and
other activities."
Glen W. Royse was elected and installed as Grand
Master, The new Grand Secretary is Herbert H. Eberle.
ILLINOIS— 1958
119th Annual Communication — October lo-ii.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Harold R. Kopfman.
Lodges, 963. Membership, 246,639. Loss, 2,206.
Among the forty-four visitors was IM.W. Bro.
Joseph A. Hearn, P.G.M,, Grand Lodge of Canada, in
the Province of Ontario. Seven Past Grand Masters
of Illinois were presented and welcomed.
The Grand Master commented upon his visit to the
Conference of Grand Masters, Grand Secretaries' Confer-
ence, George Washington National Masonic Memorial
and the Masonic Service Association. He recommended
a change in their Code, "permitting Lodges to participate
in honourable and zvholesome actizities other than
business meetings or degree zvork on Sundays."
Consolidation was effected betrsveen six pairs of
Lodges.
36 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
The Grand Master commented on the necessity for
higher fees. The officers of Grand Lodge met early
and adopted a four-point programme.
"i. (a) Create social activity
(b) Make lodge meetings more interesting
(c) Clean up lodge hall, paint and repair
temples and spruce up temple grounds
(d) Clean garments and paraphernalia
2. Increase income {raise fees and dues)
3. Create lodge charity fund
4. Enlarge Homes Endozvment Fund."
Most Masons would agree on the importance of
these activities. In his address the Grand Master
enlarged on these suggestions. The Sullivan Home
requires $500,000 annually for maintenance and the
Children's Home a La Grange about $250,000. A
portion of the cost is raised from a levy of $2.25 against
each member's annual dues.
The number of Districts in Illinois is 115 and these
are divided into seven divisions. The Grand Master
was able to visit each Division at least once. The Grand
Master closed his address with this admonition. —
"Let your chief care he the advancement of the
society of which you have the honor to he members."
One of the high-lights of the Communication was an
address by the Grand Orator, R.W. Bro. Harry X. Cole.
The following excerpts indicate considerable Masonic
philosophy.
"Masonry demonstrates its greatest glory and ful-
fills its highest destiny — hy instilling moral principles and
building sterling character in the individual man.
"The search for truth has been one of the chief
aims of mankind.
"Being a Mason is an honor, an obligation, an op-
portunity, a challenge and a destiny.
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"Mary Baker Eddy said, 'Divine Love has always
met and always zvill meet every human need.' Upon this
rock, we, as Masons, are privileged to found the inner
personal Church of our fraternal edifice.
"A nation is more than an artificial creation by
which men secure safety and enjoy material prosperity.
It is embodiment and expression of the most intimate
and sacred emotions of its people."
The Grand Officers were re-elected.
Tb.e review of Masonic Correspondence is under
the chairmanship of Bro. Everett L. Lawrence and oc-
cupies over 60 pages. Canada (Ontario) is given
abuost one and one-half pages. There is a kindly
reference to our reviews of Illinois.
INDIANA— 1958
136th Annual Communication — A'lay 20-21.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. August J. Sieloff.
Lodges, 546. Membership, 185,211. Gain, 595.
The Grand Master died just two days prior to the
Annual Communication, and the Deputy Grand Master,
Theo J. Jena, presided. Representatives of 531 Lodges
were present. Harry L. Alartyn, Grand Master, and
E. G. Dixon. Grand Secretary, were in attendance
representing the Grand Lodge of Canada, in the Province
of Ontario. ]\LW. Bro. Martyn responded to the address
of welcome.
The Grand Master's address was read by the Deputy
Grand ]\Iaster. In it there was a feeling reference to
deceased brethren and a request for prayer to the Grand
Chaplain. The condition of Masonry was quite satis-
factory and progress had been made. The report
reads, —
"Disciplinary action has been at a minimum and
grievances are practically nil with jurisdiction presenting
the only problems and those hardly worth mentioning."
38 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
In 1957 eleven Lodges held Centennial Celebrations,
some of which were attended by most Grand Lodge
officers. The Grand Master made many visitations in
Indiana, laid five cornerstones and dedicated three new
temples. He spoke highly of the Grand Masters' Con-
ference, the George Washington Masonic National Mem-
orial and the Masonic Service Association.
The new Nursing Hospital added to the old hospital
of the Indiana Masonic Home was highly commended.
It was proposed that the maintenance per capita tax be
increased from three to four dollars so that the home
could be operated at its full capacity of 500.
The Grand Master spoke words of commendation
for the Order of the Eastern Star, Order of Rainbow
for Girls, Order of Job's Daughters and DeMolay
Chapters. He concluded his address with this para-
graph.
"Now, zvhat of the future F I believe the genius of
Masonry is that it has lived as an influence for good
dozvn through the years belause it represents a method
of living that is based on those principles of truth and
right that zve are assured will abide forever. Though
zve may be discouraged by happenings of our time in the
zuorld scene, zve should never abandon our faith in the
eternal truth that the promises of God are true."
The Grand Treasurer reported a grand total in all
funds of $1,519,993.88.
The Grand Secretary reports much statistical data
and analyzes and compares records. Forty-eight Lodges
have memberships under 100, and fifteen exceed 1500,
with the majority between 100 and 299. Fees of $30.00
are paid by 135 Lodges; one pays $125.00; and eleven
pay $100.00, The lowest annual dues are three dollars
(3 Lodges); the highest $25.00 (i Lodge); and 208
Lodges pay ten dollars.
The Commdttee on Foreign Fraternal Relations
recommend recognition of the Grand Lodge of the Dom-
inican Republic, Grand Lodge of Japan, Grand Lodge of
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Santa Catarina (Brazil), Grand Lodge of Santander
(Colombia), Grand Lodge Occidental (Colombia) ; and
withdrawal of recognition of rival Lodges in Sao Paula
(Brazil).
The Grand Secretary reviewed Masonry in the
United States rather effectively. This report is followed
by brief summaries of the proceedings of other Grand
Jurisdictions, including Canada in Ontario.
IOWA— 1958
114th Annual Communication — September 18-20.
Grand blaster — M.W. Bro. Glenn A. Foster.
Lodges, 548. Membership, 94,863. Net Loss, 292.
The proceedings report "Public Exercises" prior to
the official opening of Grand Lodge. These included, —
a thirty-minute recital at the Hammond Organ by Bro.
Edward G. Stein ; the invocation by the Past Grand
Chaplain, presentation of colors, introduction of the Grand
Master and his wife and an address of welcome by the
Mayor of Davenport. The Deputy Grand Master
responded to the Mayor's address and the chairman intro-
duced representatives of the Order of Eastern Star and
announced the programme for the ladies. The audience
was dismissed by Rev. Bro. Russell K. Johnson, Dean of
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.
The Grand Master's address covers some twelve
pages of the proceedings. He remarked that he had
visited many Lodges and other Masonic gatherings and
was impressed with the interest and enthusiasm displayed
by the brethren This reminder should appeal to any
thoughtful Mason,
"May all of us keep in viind that good men are
attracted to Masonry by the manner in ivhich its teachings
are reflected in our lives, and tliat our Order can continue
to maintain a healthy growth in no other way."
40 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
He attended the Ritual Instruction in several schools
and was highly pleased with the work of District Lectu-
€rs and Masonic Instruction. He conducted four dedic-
ations and expressed opinions on several questions sub-
mitted by various Lodges. One interesting ruling is
this, —
"Held: The Tyler has no right to he relieved of the
duties of his office that he may exercise the right to vote,
but if he is present in the lodge room he may exercise
that right."
In the Grand Lodge of Canada the Tyler may vote,
a substitute assuming his duties for the time he has to
vacate his position to enter the Lodge and cast his ballot.
He commented on the distressing low attendance of
Lodges at the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge.
Over a five-year period, 1950 to 1954 inclusive, 41 lx)dges
had not been represented, 90 had missed four, 79 were
not at three and 310 Lodges missed at least once. Less
than 250 Lodges had a perfect attendance. Some im-
provement has been shown since 1955.
The Grand Secretary also serves as Librarian. He
reported on the Fraternal Dead and the Washington Con-
ference. In Iowa conferences of Lodge Secretaries are
often held, five being assembled in 1958. He urged the
Lodges to make greater use of the Grand Lodge Bulletin.
As Librarian he noted that there were 65,000 volumes,
and the files showed 1,367 books loaned during the year.
The register showed 2,419 visitors from 41 states and 10
foreign countries.
The net cash receipts from dues and fees were
$308,421.60. The fees and dues for Charity funds in-
cluded $14,145.42 for benevolence, and $61,283.28 for the
Masonic Sanitarium. From all sources the net paid to
the Grand Treasurer was $540,546.40.
The Committee on Grand Lodge Recognition recom-
mended in favour of recognition for the Grand Lodge of
Japan, for the Grand Lodge United of Sao Paulo, but
rejected the Grand Lodge of Colombia — Occidental, the
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Grand Lodge of France, and the Grand Lodge of
Uruguay.
The Library Committee reported some 15 topics on
which various brethren had prepared papers and presented
them in the 15 districts. Iowa has a Speakers' Bureau,
Films and Projectors and Slides. Masonic Education
is a major activity of the Grand Lodge of Iowa.
Ray R. Douglass, P.G.M., presented the report of
the Committee on Fraternal Reviews. These occupy
about 75 pages with Canada receiving one. Consider-
able attention is given to the opinions expressed bv ]\I.\V.
Bro. Rev. W. L. Wright.
]\I.W. Bro. C. Dale Cox was elected Grand Master.
IRELAND— 1958
Grand IMaster !M.\\'. Bro. Raymond Frederick Brooke.
The Grand Lodge of Ireland held an enthusiastic
meeting on St. John's Day, 1958, at which the Grand
;M aster was received with enthusiasm and continued
applause. He referred briefly to the loss sustained
through the death of the Grand Treasurer, R.W. Bro.
Jonathan Pirn. He reviewed the progress of Masonry
in the Jurisdiction and particularly in the local Prov-
incial Grand Lodges.
The Grand Secretary, R.W. Bro. J. O. Harte,
reported the re-election of the Grand Master, and the
appointment of the various other Grand Lodge Officers.
He referred to the selection of a few new Provincial
Grand blasters both at home and abroad. Incidentally
there are many Provincial Grand Lodges in various parts
of the world, all under the supervision of Provincial
Grand Masters. In other areas abroad Lodges are
under the supervision of Grand Inspectors. Interesting
reports from these widely scattered jurisdictions are
contained in some 45 pages of the Annual Report.
Under Masonic Benevolent Institutions, the Girls'
School, the Boys' School and the A''istoria Jubilee Masonic
42 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
Annuity Fund are mentioned. In the Girls' School
some 91 pupils are enrolled, and in the Boys' School
there are 107 on the roll. About £10,000 were given
in Bequests during the year to these benevolent efforts.
Subscriptions wer over £51,000.
Among the visitors to the Grand Lodge during the
year were M.W. Bro. Wm. L. Wright, Grand IMaster
of the Grand Lodge of Canada, in the Province of
Ontario.
The Annual Report concludes by recording various
Grand Ix)dge Officers, Grand Lodges, Grand Represent-
atives, Grand Secretaries, the Grand Treasurer's Report,
and a list of the Lodges on the Register of the 10,016
Grand Lodges of Ireland.
ISRAEL— 1958
Grand Master — ]\I.Vr. Bro. (Dr.) Jona Ron.
The Grand Lodge of the State of Israel publishes
a magazine four times annually, each issue in English and
Hebrew, under the editorship of Bro. E. Dublinsky. The
title of the publication is Haboneh Hahofshi (The Free-
mason).
The Grand IMaster, Dr. Jona Ron, sends a message
to his brethren each quarter. In January he announced
his intention to visit Grand Lodges abroad to strengthen
the ties of brotherly love. His April report was from
New York, and he expressed appreciation of the high
esteem in which the Grand Lodge of Israel is held.
In the June issue the Grand Master expresses grat-
itude to the Grand Secretary and Committees who con-
ducted the business of Grand Lodge so efficiently during
his absence. He refers to the building of temples in
Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, and of the Parents Home at
Nahariya. He also urged encouragement of the Mutual
Insurance Fund.
The Grand Master commences his message in the
September issue in these words.
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'This day zve stand before the New Year Five
Thousand Seven Hundred and Nineteen as the people
of Isreal count their years, that is, from the Day of
Creation {A.M. or A.H.) also the Year of Light (A.L.),
as Freemasons calculate in accordance ivith Masonic
tradition.
"The Hebrew Nation and the Freemasons, whose
doctrines and traditions are closely intermingled, draw
encouragement and might for their glorious and just
aspirations zvhen a nczv year begins, a time for soul-
searching and repentant meditation.
"This spark of hope scintillates before tis ivith
the approaching nezv year, and like a lighthouse, illumin-
ates the darkness of all the days of the year. In these
dreadful days, zvhen the chosen leaders of nations are
zceighing the means that lead to peace and happiness
against those leading to zvar and dstruction, let us direct
our heart to the Great Architect of the Universe in prayer
and hope that He zvill make them pure in heart, grant
them rcnezvcd strength, that they may be capable of
choosing the good for the zcJwle universe and its in-
habitants."
In the Secreary's report on the 1957 Grand Lodge
meeting- he deals with the activities of various com-
mittees. Israel was then in friendly relations with 89
Grand Lodges, 46 in the U.S.A., 13 in Central America,
12 in South America, 5 in Canada, 9 in Europe, 2 in
Australia and one in Asia. The 45 Lodges of the Grand
Lodge of Israel had received some 188 new members
during the year. The Secretary said in conclusion.
"Our Order is a large organization, developed and
developing, and requires consistent surveillance, vigour,
time, work and experience."
The editor, E. Dublinsky, published a brilliant
article on the "The Origins of Freemasonry" in the April
magazine. The Grand Almoner, Abraham Fellman has
also written several pages on "King Solomon's Temple in
Freemasonry."
The July issue of "The Freemason" has a fine
report of "Laying the Cornerstone of Additional Wing
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to Masonic Parents Home, Nahariya.'' Only eleven
months had elapsed since the Consecration of the original
building. R.W. Bro. Jacob Caspi, P.G.M. reported on
his visit to England in the September issue, which also
contains reviews of the proceedings of some 15 Grand
Lodges.
The impression this reviewer had was that the
Grand Lx)dge of Israel was doing careful and very useful
]Masonic work.
KANSAS— 1958
102nd Annual Communication — March 12-13.
Grand ^Master — M.W. Bro. Richard L. Becker.
Lodges, 439. ^Membership, 101,277. Gain, 16.
The Committee on Credentials reported a total rep-
resentation of 753 in Grand Lodge including members
from 251 Lodges and 57 Grand Representatives.
The address of the Grand ^Master was an excellent
and complete report of his year's service. He emphasized
the necessity of an understanding of the meaning of
Masonry.
"Each of us must over and over, again and again,
remind oiiselves and 'preach' to our brethren the real
essence of Masonry. While I wish that every petitioner
li'ould seek admission into our ranks only from the
loftiest of motives, his reason for coming to us truly
matters little. But, I am deeply troubled about the
loftiness of the motives of the petitioner afer he has been
raised upon the five points of fellowship. .This is
important!
"Hozu long has it been since you did something with
or for a brother because he was a Masonf Is Masonry
a Fraternity to youf Do you feel that your fellozv-
Mason is a brother? Are your Masonic obligations a
check and an inspiration in daily living? Great is the
danger that Masonry, too, may fall victim to the zvorship
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of bigness of body to the exclusion of humble striving
for bigness of heart. . . .
"Masonry is a fraternal organisation ivhich admits
into its ranks only men who believe in Almighty God,
and tvhom it believes are of good character; and by
its ceremonies of initiation and its lectures Masonry
instructs its members in good conduct and uprightness
of manhood. It keeps secret the exact nature of its
ritual and certain grips and signs as means of recog-
nition and to strengthen the spirit of brotherhood."
He urged readiness to tell a sincere non-Mason what
Masonry is, since it has nothing to hide. His most
important suggestion was probably, —
"Live as Masons. Yet, only here, outside the tiled
lodge, can zi'e contribute to the growth of Masonry in
greatness of heart. Only as each Mason lives his
belief in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of
Man can our fraternity stand straight, strong and tall."
The Kansas Masonic Home is held in high esteem
by the Brethren. During the year $160,000.00 were
spent in rebuilding the old infirmary and in adding fur-
nishings. The superintendant's report is full of good
advice and encouragement.
"Masonic Homes should and do give a sense of
security. Freedom from tvorry about the costs of
living, sickness, hospitalization, etc. is a tremendous
spiritual uplift for tJiose of inadequate resources. The
destruction of morale from insecurity can not be fully
appreciated by those icJio have not experienced it. It is
indeed inspiring to see this load lifted from the minds of
so manv as they enter the Home and try to tell us what
it means to them."
The Grand Master's busy year included six layings
of cornerstones, four dedications, one institution, one con-
stitution and several visits locally and outside Kansas.
He issued some 127 dispensations for various reasons.
Some of the decisions made by the Grand Master
are of interest to Ontario ISIasons.
46 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
(i) A brother working for a wholesale liquor
company as a 'public relations' man would violate a
by-law.
(2) A Lx>dge could not engage in fund raising
projects involving the solicitation of funds from non-
Masons even though merchandise or services were being
sold.
(3) A Masonic Lodge should not hold a function
sponsored by the Lodge on Sunday.
Earl R. Brown was elected and installed as Grand
Master.
The Proceedings include a biography sketch of M.W.
Bro. R. L. Becker, several pages devoted to Necrology,
and about forty-seven pages of reviews of the Proceed-
ings of other Grand Lodges, edited by Floyd S. Ecord,
P.G.M. Almost a page is given to Ontario, 1956-57,
including quotations from the address of M.W. Bro. Wm.
L. Wright.
KENTUCKY— 1957
157th Annual Communication — October 15-17.
Grand blaster— ^I.W. Bro John Wesley Hall.
Lodges, 470. Membership, 99,598. Gain, 1,228.
The Proceedings open with an interesting biograph-
ical sketch of the Grand Master, who is a member of the
transportation department of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Company with headquarters at Martin, Kentucky.
He has been interested in Masonry since 1939. While
serving as Grand Master he travelled some 53,000 miles.
At this Annual Communication twenty-two Past
Grand Masters were present, dating back to 1913.
The Grand blaster's address was filled with much
iformation and good advice. He was deeply impressed
rith the permanence of Freemasonry.
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"During these turmiltous times through which we
are passing, many people are predicting that the old order
of things zvill be done aivay zvith and a neiu one ushered
in. This may be true concerning many institutions and
governments not founded on bedrock. Such is not true
of Masonry. The evil influence of the ignorant and the
suspicions of those who do not understand our ideals
have been finable to destroy its sacred treasures of science,
philosophy and history, deposited in the minds and hearts
of true men. True faith in God leads to love of human-
ity and the brotherhood of man. Surely an Order
founded itpon the foregoing lofty principles and stately
ideals is like a house builded securely upon a rock. It
cannot be swept azvay or destroyed, but zvill live forever
in the hearts of free men in a free America."
Kentucky supports two homes, Masonic Widows and
Orphans' Home, and Old Mason's Home. The Boards
of Directors were commended for their excellent services.
The Grand Master attended the Washington Con-
ference of Grand Masters and responded to the address
of welcome. From an excellent oration the following
paragraph is selected, —
"Great tasks and great problems lie ahead of the
Freemasons of the zvorld. To enable us to solve these
great tasks and great problems, may the Grand Archi-
tect of the Universe take us zvithin His arms of protection
and shield and defend us from those zvho zvould com-
promise our beloved fraternity. May zve be bound
together zvith three-fold cords of brotherly love, enabling
tis by the memories of our fraternity's glorious past to
respond to the call of the present and face the future
with courage and devotion to our ancient a)id honorable
institution.''
The Grand Master made many visitations, conduct-
ed nine dedications personally and seven by proxy, laid
four corner-stones, and dealt with many requests for
dedication and information.
His opinion on raffles, lotteries, etc., seems to be
sound ]\Iasonic reasoning.
48 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
"It is my opinion that the use of_ gambling devices
of any nature, such as raffles, lotteries, punch boards,
paddle wheels, spinning jenneys, and games of chance of
whatsoever nature, for the purpose of obtaining money,
or anything of value, and/ or the giving azvay of chances
on prizes, is gambling and a violation of the laws of the
State, and is therefore a Masonic offense."
The Grand Treasurer's report showed $968,122.74
available funds and expenditures of $572,148.41.
The Grand Secretary reported the awarding of 243
Fift3--Year Masonic Service Buttons and Gold Life Mem-
bership Cards.
William O. Ware, a banker was elected and installed
as Grand Master for the ensuing Masonic year by his
father who had served as Grand Alaster in 191 3.
Charles A. Keith, P.G.M., presented the report of
the Committee on Fraternal Correspondence, in which
about one page is devoted to each Grand Jurisdiction ; He
indicates that there are 5,074,092 Masons in the World,
an increase of 49,335 for the year. For Canada, in the
Province of Ontario, comments are made on the address
of the Grand Master, on reports of the Grand Treasurer
and the Grand Secretary, and on fraternal reviews.
LOUISIANA— 1958
147th Annual Communication — February 3-4.
Grand Master — Elmer I. Gibson.
Lodges, 269. Membership, 50,298. Gain, 784.
The Annual Reports of the Officers of the Grand
Lodge of the State of Louisiana for the year ending
December 31, 1957, and the Minutes of the First and
Second Days of the Annual Communication were circula-
ted about the middle of February.
The opening prayer by Bro. Rev. R. Oliphant, Grand
Chaplain set the tone and spirit of the Communication in
these words, —
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"As zve have entered into the labours of other wen,
may zve so live and serve that others may enjoy the fruitsf\
of onr labor. Keep tis from being content zvith the
merely good and lead us to the better. Help us to for-
give one another's faults and share in hearing the bur-
dens as zvell as the opportunities of our fellozuship. By
the clarify of our thoughts, by the cJwrity of our judg-
ments, by the breadth of our sympathies, by the patience
of our spirits, may zve shozv forth Thy spirit and fill our
days zvith useful service."
Among" the Grand Representatives, Bro. Adam
Mehn, New Orleans, answered the roll call for the Grand
Lodge of Canada.
The Grand Lodge responded to the great disaster by
Hurricane Audrey in the Cameron area on June 27th,
1957, by raising over $50,500. through its IMasonic Relief
Committee.
The Grand Master made 54 visits to Lodges, five to
other bodies and 19 to special events. The Harrisburg
Open Air IMeeting (Fort Hill) has been conducted since
1949 with an average attendance of over 1,000 for the
eleven meetings.
M.W. Bro. Gibson referred with pride to the
Masonic Home for children which had 51 residents.
During the year contributions of over $74,000.00 were
solicited for a new Boys' Cottage for older boys. Four
Lodges were constituted, three cornerstones were laid,
and five Lodge Halls were dedicated. The Grand Mas-
ter dealt with many requests, dispensations and by-laws
and issued six rulings, mostly of local interest. The
charter of one Lodge was arrested.
The Committee on Foreign Correspondence recom-
mended recognition of Gran Logia De La Republica
Dominicana, and Grand Lodge of Japan, but deferred
the request of Grande Loja Desanta Catarina and Gran
Logia Occidental De Colombia, at Cali.
The Committee on ]\Lisonic Education recommends
a wider use of the booklets prepared and distributed three
50 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
years ago. It urged all Lodges to take part in American
Education Week in November, to encourage the teachers
of the Public Schools in emphasis on democracy.
An oration was delivered by W. Bro. J. Y. Sanders,
P.M., On "The Foundations are being Destroyed, what
are the Righteous going to do about it?" It was a force-
ful pronouncement of liberty, freedom and patriotism.
J. Benjamin Higginbotham of Baton Rouge was
elected and istalled as Grand Master.
MAINE— 1958
139th Annual Communication — May 6-8.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Aubrey L. Burbank.
Lodges, 208. Membership, 47,894. Gain, 270.
Two Special Communications of the M.W. Grand
Lodge of Maine for the dedication of temples are
recorded.
Among the distinguished guests at the Annual As-
sembly were M.W, Bro. Harry L. Alartyn, Grand Master,
and V.W. Bro. Chfford E. Hough, Past Grand Pur-
suivant of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province
of Ontario.
The Grand blaster, in his address under Necrology,
reported the death of 898 brethren during the Masonic
year, among whom were four Permanent Members. He
was particularly pleased with the increased attention of
Lodges to the educational programs, and with the increase
in iMasters' and Wardens" Associations.
Arrearages of $28,664.00 for two years or more
caused the Grand Lodge some concern. Lodges were
urged to make strenuous attempts to collect from the
delinquent members. Comment was made on one Lodge
which attempts to operate with an annual dues assessment
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of only $2.00, on two Lodges at $2.50 and on 31 Lodges
at $3.00,
During the year five Centennial, and one Sesqui-
Centennial, Celebrations were attended by the Grand
Master, in addition to twenty-two of the District meetings.
At the latter an effort is made to encourage the brethren
to apply the practices of Masonry to the life of the
twentieth century. The Grand Master was well pleased
with the Lodge history program, and that of the ^lasonic
Blood Bank.
Maine has been discussing a proposed Masonic
Home, but undue haste is being avoided. Lodge Secre-
taries and Treasurers are supposed to be bonded by their
Lodges, but some 15 are not, and 96 Lodges failed to
report on the matter.
The Grand blaster closed his address by quoting a
poem entitled "My Creed"' by Bro. Edgar A. Guest. In
the Proceedings this was followed by appendices listing
meetings, visitations, dispensations, and amendments to
Lodge By-laws.
The Grand Treasurer reported the total receipts of
Grand Lodge for the year at $43,656.82 and expenses at
$37,304.16. The auditors placed the assets of the Grand
Lodge at $812,758.12.
The Grand Secretary had an excellent report to
which several appendices were added. Veterans' ^ledals
have been presented to about 262 members who have
been in good standing for fifty years or more.
The Grand Lecturer held some 17 schools for in-
struction. They Avere attended by 1,109 Masons from
193 Constituent Lodges, including some 809 officers or
65.4%. He concluded his report by quoting from "The
blaster Mason" edited by Joseph Fort Xewton.
"Masonry was not invented ; it grezv. Today it un-
folds its zvisc and good and beautiful truth in three noble
and impressive degrees, and no man can take them to
heart and not be enoblcd and enriched by their dignity
and beauty.
52 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
'The first la\s emphasis upon that fundamental
righteousness zcithout which a man is not a man, but a
medley of ivarring passions — that purification of heart
ivkich is the basis alike of life and religion. The second
lays stress upon the culture of the mind, the training
of its faculties in the quest of knozdedge, without which
a man remains a child. The third seeks to initiate us,
symbolically, into the eternal life, making us victors over
death before it arrives.
"The First is the Degree of Youth, the Second the
Degree of Manhood, the Third the consolation and con-
quest of Old Age, when the evening shadows fall and the
Eternal World and its unknozvn adventures drazv near."
The report on Correspondence is prepared by Ralph
J. Pollard, P.G.M., and occupies about 74 pages, includ-
ing a page and one-half for Canada in Ontario.
Considerable space is devoted to the visits and addresses
of M.W. Bro. William L. Wright.
MANITOBA— 1958
83rd Annual Communication — June 4-5.
Grand blaster — ]\IA\'. Bro. David Rothstein.
Lodges, 118. ^lembership, 16,241. Gain, 166,
A short biography of the Grand Master serves as
an introduction to the Proceedings of 1957-58. AI.W.
Bro. Rothstein has a chain of theatres in Manitoba and
Saskatchewan and in this business he has secured wide
recognition. During the war he served with the Canadian
army at home and abroad. He brought to the office of
Grand Master vigor, enthusiasm and a deep love of the
Craft.
Two Special Communications were held during the
year. Three Pillars Lodge (U.D) was duly constituted
and consecrated on September 3, 1957; and the corner-
stone of \lrden Agricultural and Recreational Centre was
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laid on July 26, 1957. At the latter ceremony W. Bro.
N. Forsyth delivered a brief historical oration.
Approximately 114 Lodges were represented at the
83rd Annual Communication. R.W. Bro. Charles R.
Newcombe, Grand Chaplain, delivered the invocation.
The nominations were announced, and later the Grand
'Lodge Officers, including, R.W, Bro. W. Albert Prugh
the newly elected Grand Master, were installed and
invested.
Most of the business of Grand Lodge is conducted
or approved by the Board of General Purposes. Nine
meetings were he'd during the year, and R.W. Bro.
W. A. Prugh, Deputy Grand Master, presented an
interesting report of the year's tranactions.
Two Lodges under dispensation were approved and
placed on the Register of Grand Lodge. The Grand
Secretary's report includes such items as Suspensions,
Dispensations, Expulsions, Amendments to By-laws,
Arrears of dues, Charities, and Appointments. On Dec.
31st, 1957, there were 1,755 members in arrears to the
extent of $19,547.06, which was a decrease from the
previous year. The Secretary reported briefly on
Conferences, District Meetings and Official Visits he
had attended.
The Grand Treasurer reported surplus assets of
over $24,000.00 ; the Income for the year being $27,522.44
and the expenditures $28,555.13, thus leaving a slight
deficit. The Benevolent Endowment Fund showed a
surplus of $340,325.91, and the Beneficiary Fund showed
some $57,906.51 after expenses had been met. The
payments from this fund totalled $12,089.50. The total
surplus in all funds was $465,417.48.
Among the guests introduced at the evening session
was R.W. Bro. J. Wellington Smith, P.G.S.W., Grand
Lodge of Canada (Ontario).
The Committee on Fraternal Dead saluted departed
brethren because "they are symbols of ourselves'', "'as
friends and Brethren", and finally as "Children of the
Great Architect of the Universe".
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The Grand Master's address followed his Itineray
of visits, and listed the recipients of some 58 fifty-year
medals. One sixty-year bar was presented. In concluding
his address, he referred to the preservation and mainten-
ance of individual integrity and quoted a poem by Edgar
Guest, following which he said, —
'^Ycs brethren, you and I as individuals are the KEY.
We can lock the door on human liberties and fall behind
an iron curtain of hate and sectionalism, or we can open
the doors to all that Freemasonry teaches. By being
Masons, not only in name, BUT IN DEED, can we as
individual meet the responsibilities of citizenship."
The Committee on the Condition of Masonry reluct-
antly admitted that attendance at Lodge meetings was not
good. Some good advice is indicated an this paragraph.
"Good results can be obtained and much improve-
ment achieved through sincere, consistent and intelligent
effort on the part of Masters and their Officers and co-
workers, to raise still higher the standards of Masonic
Education in our Lodges. If they are diligent, they can
encourage and stimulate the social side of the activities
by making the Lodge and its affairs really attractive."
The Grand Historian, j\I.W. Bro. William Douglas,
delivered an address on "Charles Curtis, the First Free-
mason to settle in Alanitoba."
At a lancheon, W. Bro. John D. Cunningham of the
Masonic Service Association gave a fine address on
"Some Misconceptions about Freemasonry". This was
a powerful refutation of the several prevalent criticisms
usually given by the adversaries of Freemasonry.
The Grand Qiaplain, R.W. Bro. C. R. Newcombe,
delivered an interesting philosophical and historical ex-
planation of the raising of the candidate.
The proceedings contain reports for the various
District Deputy Grand Masters, pages dedicated to the
Fraternal Dead, and various statistics. There are no
Fraternal Reviews.
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MARYLAND— 1958
Communications — ]\Iay 30 and November 18-19.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Charles H. Cover.
Lodges, 128. Membership, 47,953. Gain, 480.
The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Maryland
open with a brief biography of Bro. A. Wayne Reed, who
was elected Grand blaster at the Annual Communication.
Then followed the records of a special Communication
for the dedication of the Masonic Temple at Dundalk.
The Semi-Annual Communication was held in
Baltimore on May 30, 1958, and opened by the Deputy
Grand Master who welcomed M.W. Bro. Charles H.
Cover, the Grand Master.
The Grand Master commented on the harmony,
progress and prosperity of Ivlasonry in Maryland, and,
assisted by the Grand Chaplain, paid tribute to the
Fraternal Dead. Some 76 visitations are listed with
special reference to a few occasions. In referring to
Masonic Clubs the Grand IMaster had this to say, —
"Again, if these organisations are manned by Masons
of Good intent, are well managed and directed tozvard
proper end, the groivth in number has no particular
significance. Where such is not the case, serious
trouble, complain, ridicule of the Craft, or other incidents
may ensue. The Officers of such a Club change at
frequent inten'als, and zvith such change too often the
course of management. Our concern is not only the
foregoing, but also the conviction that a rapid growth in
number of Clubs or interest therein spells further
deterioration of Lodge attendance."
Mention was made of the solicitation of subordinate
Lodges for contributions to various civic charitable or
religious enterprises. The Grand Master reconfirmed a
previous ruling, that, excepting those concerned with local
charities within the province of the subordinate Lodges,
56 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
such Lodges were not to contribute to unauthorized
solicitations without the approval of the Grand Master
The Grand Secretary's report is quite detailed and
mentions $547,999.50 paid over to the Grand Treasurer.
The latter reported the Homes Endowment Fund in-
vestments of a market value of $2,755,889.30,
A'isitors to the Museum numbered 3,037, and some
160 persons attended 4 lectures given under Museum
auspices. The list of donations for the year covers
some five pages.
The reports of the Grand Lecturer and District
Grand Lecturers indicate commendable activity in
]\Iasonic Instruction and Education.
The Communication in November was the 172nd
Annual. The tenor of the meeting was similar to the
previous semi-annual communication but reports and
speeches were generally more detailed.
]\LW. Bro. A. Wayne Reed was elected and installed
as Grand Master.
MASSACHUSETTS— 1957
Quarterly Communications, Eight Special Communic-
ations, and the Stated Communication of December 27.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Andrew G. Jenkins.
Lodges, 340. Membership, 132,822. Gain, 1,917.
Of the 340 active Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction,
328 are in Massachusetts, 7 in the Canal Zone, three in
Chile and one in Japan. The condition of Masonry is
satisfactory although there were over one hundred
initiations fewer than in 1956.
The Board of Alasonic Relief met at the Masonic
Home in Charlton. Under its supervision are the
Masonic Home, the Masonic Hospital and General Char-
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ities. The total expenditures for Benevolent Purposes
were $430,593.59, and represented a daily per capita
cost of $4.73 for the Home and $11.25 for the hospital.
There were 109 residents in the Home and 29 patients
in the hospital at the end of August, 1957. The Balance
Sheets of Grand Lodge list Assets of $8,555,080.62.
Eight Special Communications of Grand Lodge were
held, five being celebrations of looth anniversaries.
Interesting histories of these Lodges are included in the
Proceedings.
The Stated Communication had a memorial service
for ]\LW. Bro. Melvin j\L Johnson conducted by ivLW.
and Rev. Thos. S. Roy, D.D.
]\L\\'. Bro. Andrew G. Jenkins was re-elected and
installed as Grand Master.
The speakers at the Feast were R. \\'. Leverett
Saltonstall, Senior Senator from ^Massachusetts ; the
Grand Master ; R.W. Paul L. Perkins, Deputy Grand
Master ; JNLW. Nathan Turk, Grand Master of New York ;
111. George E. Bushnell, 33°, Sovereign Grand Com-
mander of the Northern Jurisdiction, A.A.S.R. of the
United States, and Rt. Em. E. Robert Chable, Grand
Prelate, Knights Templar.
The latter was the principal speaker, who delivered
a very interesting address on, — "What is the philosophy
of Freemasonry?'' As some of the philosophies of lite
he mentioned, power, pleasure, withdrawal, and material-
ism. None of these satisfied the Mason whose basic
philosophy is love.
MEXICO (YORK)— 1958
98th Annual Communication — March 15.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Simon Utay.
Lodges, 9. Memership, 634. Net Loss, 3.
The introduction to the proceedings consists of "A
Brief History of York Rite Masonry in Mexico''. Free-
masonry is said to have been introduced into the country
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in 1806, and in 1824 a York Rite Grand Lodge, composed
of five Constituent Lodge, was granted a charter from
the Grand Lodge of New York and known as "Gran
Logia Nacional Mexicana". Of the five Lodges, only
one, "Union Fraternal" was able to survive.
Union Fraternal really consisted of four Lodges,
English, French, German, Spanish, working under one
charter in i860 under James C, Lohse as Master. In
1865 the master subdivided "La Union Fraternal" into
three Lodges which constituted themselves in "Grand
Lodge Valle de Mexico" with Bro. Lohse as Grand
Master,
Since then various changes have occurred and
various Grand Bodies have apparently directed Masonic
affairs, several of them operating simultaneously. How-
ever in 191 1 the regular Grand Lodge adopted the name
"York Grand Lodge of Mexico", F. and A.M. with
English as the official language.
The proceedings of the York Grand Lodge of
Mexico are brief including only some 50 pages. The
Grand Master reported on his year's work including
a Special Communication called for the election of a new
Secretary to replace R.W. Bro. Henry A. Robinson who
had been called to his rest, M.W, Bro. Mino M, Covo
was elected Grand Secretary. The Grand Master ap-
pointed several Grand Representatives and made many
official visits. regretted that he had been unable to
attend the Conference of Grand Masters in Washington.
The Committee on Fraternal Relations recommended
recognition of the Grand Lodge of China and of the
Grand Lodge of Peru (Washington Street Temple),
The Grand Master ruled, —
"A Master Mason is hereby defined as a member
mho has successfully passed the examination of the third
degree and has been accorded a Diploma as a Master
Mason/'
The Committee on the Grand Master's address did
not agree with this ruling of the Grand Master and
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claimed that a brother became a Master Mason the
moment he was "raised" in a just and lawfully constituted
Lodge of 2\Iasons ; and specified that no subsequent ruHng
or definition could invalidate his right to be received
as a Master Mason.
Grand Lodge sponsors a magazine called "York Rite
Trestle Board" which is published five times each year.
In September, 1958, issue there are articles on, — "Sur-
vival", "The TetragTammaton", "Workers and Drones",
"Light", Brotherly Love", "Why do Men become
Masons ?" and other equally interesting Alasonic topics.
The Grand Lecturer, M.W, Bro. Sidney Ulfelder,
P.G.M., spoke on his impressions and erperiences of many
years of IMasonic activity. This paragraph is significant.
"Masonry has not outlived its usefulness, and more
than ever in this day and time there is greater need for
it. The aggressive infiltration of an atheistic 'Ism'
should lead us to make greater efforts against tJiis evil.
Look at those three candles on the Altar. I like to liken
them to the three tenets of our institution. I like to
think of those three great candles to lighten the way of
those, who have been darkened by intolerance and selfish-
ness and have been placed in their hands for brotherly
love."
The Grand Orator, M.W. Bro. A. H. Seabrook,
P.G.M., deHvered an excellent address basing his oration
on Faith, Hope and Charity. He quoted this stanza by
Alfred Austin.
''So long as Faith and Freedom reigns.
And loyal Hope survives
An gracious Charity remains.
To leaven lozvly lives:
While there is one untrodden tract
For intellect or zcill,
And men are free to think and act
Life is tvorth lizwg still."
Cantwell C. Brown was elected and installed as
Grand Master.
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MICHIGAN— 1958
132nd, Annual Communication — May 27.
Grand IMaster — M.W. Bro. Raymond M. Douglas.
Lodges, 534 (2 U.D.) Membership, 176,533. Gain, 1,311.
The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Michigan
for the year 1958 have as a Frontispiece the picture of
the newly-elected Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Joseph L.
Hunter followed by a short resume of his Masonic and
other octivities. A list of the newly elected Grand
Lodge Officers and a page of their photographs follow.
Among those in attendance was ]\LW. Bro. Morgan
J. Smead, P.G.M., Grand Representative of the Grand
Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario.
The registered attendance was 1,136 including 473
visitors, among whom were j\LW. Bro. Jos. A. Hearn
and R.W. Bro. E. G. Dixon of Ontario. Perhaps the
most interesting introduction to Grand Lodge was that
of Bro. Sanford H. Wescott, a Mason in his looth year
and who is reported to be the eighth oldest living Master
Mason in the world. His Masonic career extends be-
yond 7S vears. He spoke briefly on "The End of the
Road."^ '
Bro. W. Mackay Skillman, Judge of the Recorder's
Court of the City of Detroit, welcomed Grand Lodge
to the City and Bro. ]\Iorgan J. Smead, P.G.M.,
responded.
The Grand Master's address, including a chron-
ological report of his activities, occupies some 32 pages
of the proceedings. He made 20 rulings and decisions,
laid five corner-stones, dedicated nine temples, conducted
one Constitution and Consecration, and installed the
officers of the Lodge in Lansing. The Grand Master
appointed 16 Grand Representatives, visited eight Frat-
ernal Grand Jurisdictions and three other Grand Bodies
in Michigan. He approved 100 waivers of Jurisdiction
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and refused i6. He was favourably impressed by the
plans submitted for 9 new Temples.
Contracts for improvements at the Masonic Home
and Hospital amounted to approximately $375,000.00.
Seven Centennials were celebrated and the Grand Secre-
tary mailed some 2,023 buttons to 343 Lodges. These
indicate 50 years or over in Masonic Service. The
Grand ]\'Iaster closed his address with these words, —
"Finally — as men and Masons, walk zvith God, hand
in hand and by the light of the three lesser lights, behold
the glory and beauty of that great light in Masonry,
The Holy Bible, ivherein is told the story of universal
love and brotherhood."
A Committee submitted a "Service in lieu of the
Graveside Ceremony — to be used at the option of the
Worshipful Master, who may want to consider the
wishes of the family as far as possible." Apparently
many Grand Jurisdictions find the attendance at ^lasonic
Funerals gradually diminishing, and Chapel Services
the night before the funeral are generally preferred.
The Masonic Service and Education Committee revised
the "Services At The Grave" to suit the new procedure.
Portions of the Procedings are devoted to "In
Memoriam" and "Withdrawals, Suspensions, Expulsions
and Restorations", Statistical Tables and Lists of Lodges
and Officers.
MINNESOTA— 1958
105th Annual Communication — March 19-20.
Grand Master — ]\LW. Bro. George E. Wilson.
Lodges, 293. Membership, 69,375. Gain, 518.
Four occasional communications of Grand Lodge
were held for the laying of corner-stones and one for the
consecration of a new Lodsfe.
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The Grand Master visited many Lodges during the
vear and reported a good attendance on these occasions.
He noted that Lodges which have special programs or
entertainment have the better attendance records.
He emphasized the importance of charity in
Masonry, and praised the service of the Minnesota
Masonic Home. This institution is supported by an
annual per capita tax and an assessment paid by each
candidate who is raised. Hospital Visitation at Rochester,
jMasonic Ser^dce Association Veteran's Visitation Pro-
gram, and the Masonic Memorial Cancer Hospital were
commended as worthy of support.
The Grand Master attended seven conferences but
was unable to go to the Inter-provincial Conference at
Banff, Alta.
He condemned any use of 'Mason', 'Masonic' or
'Freemason' on any Masonic emblem as a part of a
business or firm name, or on its cards, circulars, etc.,
as a violation of their Masonic Code.
The records show over 311 Fifty-year Emblems, 23
Dispensations, 24 Rulings, 26 By-laws approved, 60
Visitations in Wisconsin and 15 journeys to other Grand
Jurisdictions.
This indicates a most active year for the Grand
Lodge and its officers.
The total receipts from all funds amounted to
$627,528.49 of which almost 50% was for relief work.
The total of all disbursements was $565,422.40.
The Grand Orator, M.W. Bro. Carl E. Erickson,
delivered an excellent and eloquent oration on world
conditions, tendencies and Masonic tenets.
The two following quotations will serve to illustrate
some of his thoughts.
"Fear and faith are tzvo of the most pozverfnl
forces in the zvorld'. Today many are frightened. Some
are bewildered and overwhelmed, mainly from ignorance
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because we do not spend enough time in thought and
study in search of truth and zcisdom. Characterised by
an absence of introspection and reluctance to be self-
critical, too many of us look for an escape from the heavy
uncertainties zvhich surround us. Our fears , bezvilder-
inent and uncertainties find their roots in our preoccup-
ation with the materialistic.
"And we must lead exemplary lives because examples
are the best and most lasting lectures; virtue the best
example. He that hath done good deeds and set good
precedents, in sincerity is happy. Time shall not out-
live his zvorth. He lives truly after death, zvhose good
deeds are his pillars of remembrance, and no day but adds
some grains to his heap of glory. Good zvorks are seeds,
that after sozving, return us a continual harvest; and the
memory of noble actions is more enduring than monu-
ments of marble."
J. Miles Martin was elected and installed Grand
Master for the ensuing vear.
MISSISSIPPI— 1958
140th Annual Communication — February 11-12.
Grand Master — \\'. Bro. John T. Wilbanks.
Lodges, 314. Membership, 50,147. Gain, 72;^.
The Grand blaster was very appreciative of the
support he had received both from his Masonic brethren
and from his employer in Corinth. The section of
his address on 'Necrology'' mentioned not only deceased
Grand Lodge officers in Mississippi but recorded those
in other Grand Jurisdictions in Canada and United States.
He considered the address of ALW. Bro. William
L. Wright on 'Masonry's Mandate For Today' as the
highlight of the opening ceremonies of the Grand
Master's Conference at Washington.
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He made some i8o visits during his year in office.
He referred to the Masonic Home for boys at Cokimbus
and the one for girls at Meridian. The attendance at
these two homes had gradually decreased to 22 children,
and the one at Columbus was to be closed. It was
recommended that the property of 234 acres be sold.
The Grand ^Master visited the Eastern Star several
times, the York Rite, the Scottish Rite Bodies, and the
Shrine ; dedicated and constituted a new Lodge, and laid
a corner-stone.
On oMasonry and Americanism he said : —
"'Maso)is li'cre in vanguard of those patriotic Amer-
icans zvho established our forme of government, wrote
its Constitution, and formulated the Bill of Rights.
The principles and teachings of Masonry instilled in them
the desire for personal and political freedom, civil and
religions liberty, and a government of the people by the
people, and for the people. Masonry is nozv ivhat it
has always been — an institution formed upon brotherly
love, respecting at all times the religious, political, and
civil freedom of men everywhere."
The report of the Fraternal Correspondent, Bro. C.
C. Buchanan was interesting and informative. He
advised against the recognition of the Grand Lodges of
Santa Catarina, \'enezuela, Japan, San Paulo and Rio
de Janeiro of Brazil, Guatemala. \'alle de Mexico, and
Egypt. Among the problems confronting most Grand
Jurisdictions he mentioned the lack of Masonic Education,
failure of subordinate Lodges to raise fees, poor attend-
ance at meetings and 'horse-play' in conferring some
degrees. In another portion of the Proceedings he
quoted extensively from addresses of Masonic speakers
at the annual meetings of many Jurisdictions.
Curtis Edward Morphis, an employee of the Illinois
.Central Railroad, was elected and installed as Grand
Master. He has been interested in Masonrv since
May, 1924.
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MISSOURI— 1958
137th Annual Communication — September 30 - October i.
Grand blaster — :\I.W. Bro. Frank P. Briggs.
Lodges, 593. Membership, 124,232. Loss, 165.
The Proceedings commence with a photograph of
the Grand Master followed by a brief biographical sketch
which refers to him in these words.
"Dr. Samuel Johnson once said of the lovable Oliver
Goldsmith, 'He touched nothing that he did not adorn.'
Freemasons of Missouri knozv that the same sentiment
applies equally as well to their Grand Master zvho so
skillfidly directed all of their affairs during 1957 and
1958." "
The Grand Master's address covers some 15 pages,
dealing with the state of the Craft which shows excellent
spirit and fine fellowship, with the visits of the Grand
Master, the Masonic Home, the Free Public Schools,
laying cornerstones, dispensations and decisions. L'nder
"Charity" several incidents of local assistance are record-
ed and illustrate the real spirit of brotherly love and
relief.
The Grand Secretary reports the awarding of some
412 buttons to Masons of fifty years and over. The
financial statement showed receipts of $122,451.27, and
expenditures of $117,829.53 for general purposes. The
Per Capita receipts for the Masonic year were $234,268.29.
The Treasurer's report included references to cash, bonds
and other investments amounting to over $350,000.00.
On June 30, 1958, there were 310 members in the
Masonic Home and 126 patients in the hospital. In the
Out-Patient Department 2,016 patients were seen by
the Doctor and 7,811 were treated in clinic.
The Grand Lecturer. RW. Bro. Freelon K. Hadlev
visited every district in the State at least once. His
chief criticism was that some Lodges were using un-
authorized rituals and other books.
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M.W. Bro. Ray V. Denslow heads the Commi'ttee
on the Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges and also
deals with Fraternal Correspondence in a section called
"The Masonic World". He believes that some Grand
Lodges are not sufficiently liberal in their recognition of
other Grand Jurisdictions.
The Committee on Masonic Education sent out
1 1, GOO copies of "The Freemason" in June. Sufficient
cards were returned to assure a mailing list of 8,000 in
September.
"The IMasonic World" occupies some 95 pages and
is a fine reviiew of the Masonic Fraternity. Many
general questions are discussed, and individual Grand
Jurisdictions are given some space. Canada is given
one page of which Ontario receives one-half, including
references to M.W. Bro. W. L. Wright's address.
Robert L. Aronson was elected and installed as
Grand Master.
MONTANA— 1958
94th Annual Communication — June 23-24.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Myron E. Bean.
Lodges, 140. Membership, 26,307. Gain, 92.
The Grand Master conducted five Special Com-
muncations prior to the 'Annual Communication, two for
dedications, and one each for a constitution, a funeral
service of a Past Grand Master, and the consolidation of
two Lodges. Grand Lodge was welcomed to Billings,
Montana, by Mayor Earl Knight who commended his
city to the brethren. The response was given by the
Deputy Grand Master.
Among the distinguished visitors was M.W. Bro.
D. D. McQueen, Grand Master of Alberta.
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Grand Master Myron E. Bean paid fitting tribute
to some 479 Masons who had been summond to cross
the Great Divide during- his year in office. He men-
tioned visits in his own and other Grand Jurisdictions, all
of which were well attended. His work included several
installations : District Meetings ; the awarding of many
Fifty-year Certificates and Veteran's Badges; the ap-
pointment and approval of Grand Representatives ; issuing
of several dispensations ; and decisions of many problems.
One of his decisions was that he could not issue a
dispensation for a Lodge to meet and confer a third
degree on Sunday, as this is specifically prohibited in
their code of statutes. No regular or special meetings
are held on Sundays in Ontario.
Near the end of his address the Grand Master of-
fered this sound advice.
"Be Spiritually minded, be Community minded, and
be politically minded to this extent that every good
citizen exercises the right of casting his ballot. The
person for whom you cast your ballot has the dignity,
important thing, by Brethren, is zvhether or not the
important thing is not the political party. The important
thing my Brethren, is whether or not the person for
whom you cast your ballot has the dignity, the integrity,
the sincerity of purpose, the fortitude and courage to
staand upon his own two feet against all kinds of
temptations and conduct the affairs of his office, what-
ever it may be, in a manner in which he could face the
whole zvor'ld and be proud of his zvork. The candidate
who meets these qualifications is entitled to your support."
The Grand Treasurer reported total assets of
$88,257.28, approximately half of which was in cash in
the bank.
The Grand Secretary gave a good account of his
year's transactions. Like other Secretaries he experienced
trouble in getting the required monthly returns from
some Lodges.
The Committee on Fraternal Correspondence refers
to good relations with some 100 Grand Jurisdictions in
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the United States, the Dominion of Canada and other
Grand Jurisdictions in various parts of the world. Forty-
three pages are allotted Correspondence for 1958, and the
impressions of the Committee were summarized in this
quotation from the "Foreword" of their report.
"The Grand Lodge Meetings of the past year which
are before us for review show a high tide in the thinking
and pride of Masons throughout the zvorld."
The Grand Chaplain, Owen Arington, delivered a
thoughtful address on "A Mason's Responsibility to the
Youth of America". He stressed that Masons should
become aware of existing situations, should give youth
a pattern by living our precepts, should support studies
and legislation designed to help youth, and should show
interest in such youth organizations as DeMolay.
^Montana has an excellent Masonic Home associated
with a ranch. There are some 52 members (12 men and
40 women) in the Home with an average age of 82.2
years. Receipts in the General Fund for the year were
$96,305.12, and the Disbursements were $77,459.10.
M.W. Bro. James T. Harrison was elected and in-
stalled as Grand Master for 1958-59.
NEBRASKA— 1958
loist Annual Communication — June 3-5.
Grand Master— M.W. Bro. Roy I. Babbitt.
Lodges, 276. Membership, 46,213. Gain, 149.
The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska
commence with a brief biographical sketch of the Grand
Master, who is employed as chief chemist of the Great
Western Cugar Co. at Scottsbluff. He has had consider-
able experience in Masonry and is a member of the
Presbyterian Church.
The Grand Master laid three cornerstones and con-
ducted two dedications. Among the benevolent enter-
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prises approved by Grand Lodge are the Nebraska Mas-
onic Home at Plattsmouth, the Omaha Home for Boys,
and The Masonic Eastern Star Home for Children. He
made some 2>7 ^lasonic visits in Nebraska and six to
other Grand Jurisdictions.
Some of the decisions of the Grand blaster wert
quite interesting. He ruled that a petitioner living in
a trailer-home and working out of the jurisdiction of the
Lodge was ineligible as he had no fixed residence. He
also ruled that a petitioner with a wooden leg was in-
eligible. From the latter and other rulings it seems
evident that Nebraska requires ability for a strict con-
formance with the requirements of a whole and healthy
body.
The Grand Secretary reported that all Lodges had
made complete returns. During the year one Lodge
surrendered its charter and books. The records show
that 138 Fifty-year buttons were presented. The fin-
ancial reports show the total value of assets, including
the Masonic Home, at $1,440,752.43, of which $828,260.93
represent The Endowment and Bequest Fund.
W. Bro. Raymond C. Cook, the Grand Custodian,
submitted an interesting report. Many of his visits and
those of his Assistant Custodian showed the effects of
exceptionally bad weather. The so-called Central Schools
were not quite so badly interfered with. Fifteen of
these had 3,002 registrations. One hundred and seventy
Lodges were invited to attend but thirty-one failed to do
so. The work was described as outstanding.
On the Condition of the Work the Grand Custodian
had this to say, —
"The steady annual increase in the number of
certified lodges and individuals is encouraging. The
steady grozi'th and spread of uniformity in our zvork;
the evident desire to knozv and to put into practice the
approved zcork and ceremonies of the Grand Lodge is
tremendously reassuring.
"The universal acceptance of the dignity and rev-
erence which zve teach should govern all sections_ and
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parts of our work, has brought an imvard delight that
prevades the soul of every earnest and sincere brother."
W. Bro. Howard J. Hunter presented the report of
his committee on Masonic Education, and noted that the
four area meetings were well attended. Progress in
getting Lvodge Officers to see the necessity of doing some-
thing besides degree work is reported. The distribution
of last year's "lOO Questions about Freemasonry" has
been continued and more Lodges are using them. Service
to the brethren appears to be the motto of the Committee.
John E, Beaver was elected as Grand Master.
The Special Committee on Grand Lodge Business
Affairs presented a five-page report which reviewed the
structure and functioning of various Grand Lodge Spend-
ing bodies. Various recommendations and rulings were
implemented, and regulations on Grand Lodge Finances
were proposed and put into effect by the Committee.
Expenses to be met and the methods of payment were
fully set forth. These regulations occupy some 14
sections and cover three and one-half pages in the Pro-
ceedings.
The Committee on Fraternal Relations reported that
Tasmania and Switzerland have accepted overtures made
to them. During the year applications for recognition
came from Gran Logia de Guatemala and from Gran
Logia Occidental de Colombia. The Committee dis-
cussed various matters concerning the Grand Lodge of
China, Grand Lodge of Japan, Grand Lodge of the Philip-
pines, various Grand Lodges in Brazil, Grand Lodge of
Egypt and some Grand Lodges in Mexico.
The Committee appointed to investigate the system
of Distnict Deputy Grand Masters reported against its
adoption.
NEW BRUNSWICK— 1958
91st Annual Communication — May 22,
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Dr. Donald A. Somerville.
Lodges. 47 ( I U.D.) Membership, 8,914. Decrease, 38.
Among the visitors to the Grand Lodge of New
Brunswick, R.W. Bro. C. McL. Pitts, D.G.M,, of the
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Grand Lodg-e of Canada, in the Province of Ontario, is
recorded. R.W. Bro. A. C. Lemmon, our Grand Rep-
resentative near the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick is
the Grand Secretary. The Roll Call revealed that eight
'Lodges were not represented at the Communication.
A Service of Thanksgiving- was conducted by the
Grand Chaplain, V.W. Bro. Rev. D. C. McKenzie, who
preached on the topic "Labourers together with God."
He mentioned man as the Partner of God or the Fellow
Craftsman. He said, —
"In Masonry zve are laborers together with God.
We are not all operative masons, hut as speculative
Masons we are building a civilization. We are to make
this structure a temple unto our God. That is the only
proper viezv that zve can take of our civilization, that
it be a temple unto God."
The Grand Chaplain suggested four tests to which
all buildings should be subjected, — education, freedom,
brotherly love, and faith.
The Grand Master referred feelingly to several
prominent Masons who had died during the year in-
cluding Robert David Magee, who had been the Grand
Secretary. He referred to the late Secretary in these
words of Bryant, —
"Thou'rt gone: the abyss of heaven
Hath szvallowed up thy foryn; yet in my heart
Deeply hath sunk the lesson thou hast given.
And shall not soon deport."
The Grand Master was highly appreciative of the
opportunities he had had for visitations in and out of
his Grand Jurisdiction. Near the conclusion of his
address he used these paragraphs:
"Frecmasoiiry's foundations are deep, the stones
are true, it is builded zvell. Is there a nation intact today
that has lived since the time of the building of King
Solomon's temple? Not one. All have been szvept
away in the constantly rising tides of human avarice.
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passion and greed. Yet, Masonry stands more firmly
today than ever before. Why is that so?
"The answer is simple, brethren. The Masonry
ive practice ivas erected according to the rules and
designs laid down by the Supreme Architect of the
Universe in the Book of Life. That book is our Trestle
Board. Can Masonry be any more than this?"
The Grand Treasurer's Report showed Receipts
of $20,329.11 and Expenditures of $9,706.37. The
Fund of Benevolence records receipts of $27,933.43, and
grants for the year of $5,433.00. The assets are
$110,603.92 of which $110,000.00 are in Bonds,
The Educational Committee reported that the Grand
Secretary had distributed 95 copies of information and
of the booklet "More Light on Freemasonry".
The Committee on Relations with Foreign Grand
Lodges reported 24 Grand Lodges as worthy of recog-
nition, three to be held pending receipt of more informa-
tion, and five to be denied favourable consideration.
The Grand Master was elected and installed for
another year.
NEWFOUNDLAND — 958
87th Annual Communication — April 29.
District Grand blaster — R.W. Bro. Geo. R. Williams,
M.B.E.
District Grand Lodge of the United Grand Lodge of
England.
Lodges, 18. Membership, 2,294. Gain, 37.
The District Grand Lodge of Newfoundland held a
semi-annual Communication on November 28, 1957 in
addition to its 87th Annual. At this meeting R.W. Bro.
Williams paid tribute to two prominent members of
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Grand Lodge who had passed on, and also to R.W.
Bro. David ^I. McFarlane, M.G.E., the deceased District
Grand Master of Newfoundland of the Grand Lodge of
Scotland.
R.W. Bro. Williams presented a complete semi-
annual report recording some loi occasions on which
he had transacted some IMasonic activity. From Nov-
ember, 1957, to April, 1958, the District Grand Master
recorded 15 busy occasions. He reported that many
valuable papers were written by senior members of the
Craft for the Biennial and District Conference.
Business is conducted by the Board of General
Purposes and by the Board of Benevolence both of which
submit excellent reports. The President of the Board
of General Purposes spoke highly of the Third Biennial
Conference of Lodges in September under the chairman-
ship of W. Bro. H. D. Macgillivray, ALB.E..
The Board of Benevolence reported an increase in
funds of $1,719.78 giving it a total of $5,302.14 now
at its disposal. Four Lodges failed to contribute to
benevolent funds. The Board hopes to reach an annual
objective of $10,000.00 from personal contributions.
The Grand Treasurer reported receipts and balances
for the year at $5,127.49.
The proceedings end with appendices giving the
■Annual Return of Work, Annual Alembership Return,
Obituary, Officers and a list of various past Grand
Officers.
NEW HAMPSHIRE— 1958
169th Annual Communication — ]\Iay 21.
Grand blaster— :M.W. Bro. Carrol H. Ingalls.
Lodges, 81. Membership, 17,161. Loss, 2.
The Grand Ix)dge of New Hampshire held a Special
Communication on Sep^Jember 19, 1957 to dedicate
a new Masonic Temple in Salem, N.H. ; and celebrated
the 99th semi-annual Communication in Manchester on
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November 19th, 1957. At the latter meeting three
different Lodges portrayed the Entered Apprentice,
Fellovvcraft and Master Mason Degrees respectively.
Sixty-eight Lodges were represented.
The Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home held
their annual meeting at the same time. Total available
monies for the year were $115,513.54 of which some
$94,525.00 were expendable. The investments and cash
available for the support of the Home are $1,193,011.32.
The number of residents in the Home was 44 composed
of 21 men and 23 women.
During the year Grand Lodge held Lodges of In-
struction in each of eight districts. The average attend-
ance of Officers of Lodges was 66.74%. The Grand
Master was present on several occasions and gave an
address on "Landmarks".
During his year he attended 21 Lodges and 15 other
meetings in New Hampshire, and 13 in other jurisdic-
tions. He mentioned with pleasure his visit to Ontario.
He recorded some 32 Fifty-year Medals which had been
presented by the Grand Lodge and 13 were presented by
other Grand Jurisdictions. He mentioned a large number
of courtesy degrees exemplified by New Hampshire for
other Jurisdictions and vice versa, and noted many dis-
pensations which were granted.
The Grand Secretary reported balances in various
funds totalling $131,293.44, including $71,970.04 in the
Charity Fund and $20,084.54 in the War Relief Fund.
The Committee on Fraternal Recognition recom-
mended approval of the Grand Lodge of Venezuela and
of Gran Logia Occidental de Colombia, and that Japan
be deferred.
The Grand Master was elected and installed for a
second term.
Fraternal Correspondence is under a Committee,
chaired by the Grand Secretary, Harold O. Cady, and
occupies some 193 pages. Each Grand Jurisdiction of
Canada is treated liberally, and some four pages are
devoted to Ontario. Quotations on Masonic Education
and on the Masonic Funeral Service from the address of
M.W. Bro. W. L. Wright are included.
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NEW JERSEY— 1958
ijist Annual Communication — April 16-17.
Grand ^Master — ]MA\'. Bro. Raymond N. Jensen.
Lodges, 283. Membership, 107,493. Gain, 907.
Some 54 pages at the beginning of the Proceedings
of the Free and Accepted IMasons for the State of New
Jersey are reports of Emergent Communications such as
laying cornerstones and dedications. Excellent photo-
graphs of new temples are included.
The Annual Communication was held in Atlantic
City with all' Lodges represented. Among the Grand
Representatives, M.W. Bro. Adrien B. Hommell answered
the roll call for Canada in Ontario, and later presented
our Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Harry L. Alartyn who
rephed to the address of welcome to the distinguished
visitors.
The Grand Master was presented with and used a
gavel made from the timbers of the building in v/hich
Grand Lodge held its first meeting. In his address
M.W. Bro. Jensen expressed appreciation of the Past
Grand Masters, the District Deputy Grand Masters and
the Grand Representatives. During his year many
dispensations were requested and most were granted.
Petitions for four new Lodges were approved. Some
150 visitations are listed in an appendix to the Grand
Master's address, indicating a year of great activity.
In his concluding remarks, this sentence is found.
"The Craft in this Jurisdiction at the present time
is prosperous, in peace and harmony, high in morals, and
the spirit of enthusiasm and interest is manifest in all
sections of this Grand Jurisdiction."
The Grand Treasurer reported balances in some
ten funds totalling $144,146.70. The receipts for the
year were $505,031.61 of which some $232,781,00 were
collected for Masonic Home Maintenance. Included
dn the receipts was a levy of $3.00 per member for
charitv and the working of Grand Lodge.
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During the first day's session nominations for Grand
Lodge Officers were held. Bro. August C. Ullrich
was the only nomination for Grand Master. He was
later installed in his office.
The Committee on Constitution and By-laws made
an extensive study of "Code for Trials". The Com-
mittee recommended that a "Committee for the Trial of
Charges" be set up. About i8 pages of the Proceedings
deal with regulations, evidence, counsel decisions, and
punishments. It might be noted that "a brother guilty
of any violation of the moral lazv is liable to charges/'
The Grand Lodge Historian, R.W. Bro. Charles S.
Elliott, related some interesting incidents on the ritual of
the degrees. Martin Clare wrote the Entered Apprentice
Degree in 171 7. The various rifts and disagreements
are reported. Credit for the local ritual is given to
M.W. Bro. Joseph Trimble who based it on the William
Preston ritual as modified by Webb.
The Committee on Necrology presented a thought-
ful and well composed report referring specifically to
several prominent Masons including M.W. Bro. Carl
Claudy.
The Committee on Library and Museum reported
calls as continuing to be encouraging.
The newly installed Grand Master addressed Grand
Lodge outlining several questions and problems, — Masonic
Public Relations, Manual for District Deputy Grand
Masters, Grand Master's Day, and Proper Division
and Grouping of Lodges into Districts.
NEW MEXICO— 1958
8 1st Annual Communication — March 17-18.
Grand Master— M.W. Bro. Harvey A. Thiele.
Lodges, 61. Membership, 14,233. Gain, 308.
Prior to the Annual Assembly at Santa Fe, three
Special Communications were held ; one at Carlsbad
for laying a corner-stone ; one at Grants for constituting,
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consecrating and dedicating a new Lodge ; and one at
Las Cruces for the funeral of Past Grand ^Master, M.W.
Bro. Herbert B. Holt.
The Committee on Credentials reported represent-
atives from some 58 Chartered Lodges. These included
Bro. Leslie A. Gillett, Sante Fe, Grand Representative of
the Grand Lodge of Canada (Ontario). Eight dis-
tinguished guests and 82 visitors were registered.
Following the opening of Grand Lodge and the
dntroduction of Visitors and Grand Representatives the
Grand Master introduced W. Bro. Herman T. Decker
as Grand Orator for the Communication.
He spoke on "These Things We Hold", emphasiz-
ing the fundamental tenets of the Order, — Brotherly Love,
Relief and Truth. He described the first as the whole
motivation of our association which should be exercised
both in and out of Masonry. Emphasis was placed on
charity as the practice of J\Iasonic priciples. Truth was
admittedly difficult to define and its interpretation was
a personal matter with each Mason.
The Grand Master spoke enthusiastically about the
condition of Freemasonry in these words, —
"You can understand hozv gratified I am to say that
I actually found Freemasonry to be much stronger, more
enthusiastic and better informed than I expected. I am
thrilled zvhen I think of the hundreds of enlightened and
inspired members spread over the State. With fezi' ex-
ceptions I found our Lodges and a good percentage of
the members most dedicated to Freemasonry, interested
in promoting the Fraternity, and active in carrying on
their activities. Generally speaking, the ritualistic tcork
is bci]ig conducted in a creditable manner."
]\LW. Bro. Thiele paid tribute to 209 members who
were called to the Grand Ix)dge Above; mentioned ap-
pointments he had made ; reported on Special Communic-
ations, Changes in By-laws, Dispensations granted and
refused ; decisions made ; and finally presented several
recommendations.
78 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
One can understand the approval or recommend-
ations to raise Ldfe Membership from $200.00 to $300.00;
certificate and pins for 25 and 50 year memberships ;
and the appointment df a committee to investigate
Liability Insurance ; but why should membership in the
Alasonic Rehef Association of the Masonic Rehef As-
sociation of the United States and Canada be dropped !
The Grand Treasurer's recapitulation of funds
showed $311,060.56 at the disposal of Grand Lodge.
Benevolent work comes largely under funds for the
Masonic Home, Student Loan and New Jersey Relief.
These funds amounted respectively to $153,183.40,
$65.537-3i, and $24,953.39.
The Committee on Foreign Correspondence decided
to omit reviews from the Proceedings and to print them
in the Freemason. The Foreword of some four and
one-half pages has interesting comments on Attendance,
DeMolay, Americanism and Public Schools, and other
pertinent topics.
Russell G. Bird, Sr., was elected and installed as
Grand ]\laster.
NEW SOUTH WALES— 1958
70th Annual Report.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Thomas Leslie Warren.
Lodges, 868. Membership, 135,061. Gain, 978,
The Unied Grand Lodge of New South Wales holds
Quarterly and Special Communications, the first of the
latter being on July 31st, 1957, at which the Grand Master
and Deputy Grand Master were proclaimed and the
other Grand Lodge Officers were invested. A Special
Communication for the nomination of Grand Lodge
Officers was held on June 9, 1958.
The Grand Master gave a fine address in which he
expressed his gratitude to his officers and members and
eulogized the merits of Masonry.
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"I feel that the Craft is growing stronger in its
appreciation of the real meaning of Freeniaso)iry and
that the Brethren in City and Country Lodges are seeking
more and more help and enlightenment in the great
teachings of Freemasonry. The first and foremost is a
belief in God on Whom our faith is founded. There is
n great need to-day for Masters of Lodges, and in fact
all Master Masons, to assimilate the great principles of
Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth to enable them to be
qualified to extend help to our younger Brethren and
■assist them to realise the great depth and strength and
beauty of our teachings."
Quarterly Communications were held in September,
December, JNIarch and June, and at each the Grand
Master reported on the activities of Grand Lodge during
the previous three months. The chief operations of
Grand Lodge are handled by the Board of General
Purposes and the Board of Benevolence, each of which
reports each quarter.
At the September meeting there was a long and
interesting debate on a motion that each Lodge should
pay to Grand Lodge ten shillings per member for ten
years, the monies to be deposited with the War Memorial
Temple Building Fund. The motion was defeated by
a narrow margin. Incidently the Grand Lodge of New
South Wales collects fifteen shillings annually from each
member. This sum is divided in four funds — Benevo-
lence (3.0), Masonic Schools (7.0), Hospital (3.0), and
General Purposes (2.0).
The Grand Treasurer reported the Investments
Trust Funds, Land & Buildings, and Cash of Grand
Lodge to total £777,8o9-5s-8d in August 1957.
The Grand Lispector of Workings is assisted by a
large number of District Lispectors who make frequent
visits to the Lodges. The Grand Inspector reports
to Grand Lodge at each quarterly meeting. Generally
the work appears to be well done and there is little cause
for criticism. The following paragraph from the report
on March 12, 1958, is a sample of the Inspector's satisfac-
tion with progress.
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"The Grand Master will he pleased to know that
the reports concerning the work and progress of the new
Lodges ivhich he consecrated, are very gratifying. The
continued enthnsiasm and interest of the Brethren has
well merited the confidence he placed in them in grant-
ing their Charters."
In March the appeal of a Past Master against the
decision of the Board of General Purposes that he was
guilty of an infraction of Masonic Law (desertion of his
wife) was denied.
The Proceedings contain reports of the Council of
the William Thompson Masonic School of the Masonic
Hospital Board, and the Foreign Correspondence Com-
mittee. The latter has some 75 pages on Masonic
Reviews, but the Grand Lodge of Canada is not
mentioned.
The Board of Benevolence expended some £11,418
in grants during the year. This sum is in addition to
costs of operating various institutions.
]\I.\\'. Bro. Warren continues as Grand Master.
NEVADA— 1958
94th Annual Communication — June 12-13.
Grand Master — ^LW. Bro. K. O. Knudson.
Lodges, 29. Membership, 5,679. Gain, 128.
The Frontispiece in the Proceedings is the reproduc-
tion of a photograph of the Grand Master, and is followed
by a brief biographical sketch.
The Grand Alaster conducted three Special Com-
munications, — one for a Masonic Funeral and two for
the laying of corner-stones. On the two latter occasions
excellent orations were delivered. At the first, Bro.
Blake M. Franklin based his remarks on "The Chief
Cornerstone", following the ceremony at the First
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Baptist Church in Reno. The second 'laying' was for
the Student Union Building, University of Nevada, at
Reno.
In the Grand Lodge of Canada the laying of corner-
stones for buildings which are not ]\Iasonic purposes
seems to be disappearing. It is gratifying to note that
the procedure has not died out in all Grand Jurisdictions.
The educational and spiritual values of the Craft are
•worth emphasizing, whenever an opportunity is presented.
The Grand Master interrupted his address in the
section on Necrology to permit the Grand Qiaplain, Very
Reverend Bro. John T. Ledger, to conduct a very im-
pressive Memorial Service. On the resumption of his
address, M.W. Bro. Knudson recorded the issuance of
22 Dispensations and the refusal of three. He conducted
15 Installations, and presented 19 Fifty-year Buttons.
He lists some 29 official visits in Nevada, and received
eight official invitations from other Grand Jurisdictions.
The records show 47 special invitations to the Grand
Master and 25 unofficial visits. The Grand Master was
a busy man.
The Grand Treasurer's report showed annual receipts
of $10,918.13, and investments amounting to $25,500.00.
The balance in the Charity Fund was $1,966.08, and there
were no disbursements for benevolence during the year.
The Committee on Legitimacy of Grand Lodges
recommended that Nevada recognize the Grand Lodge of
Japan and establish Masonic relations with it.
Nevada's Code which prevented membership in more
than one Lodge was repealed and a series of conditions
adopted to permit multiple membership.
The Grand Orator delivered a thoughtful address
suggesting the application of ]\Iasonic principles to many
problems of the day ; and was rather pessimistic about
some school problems and the necessity of training for
teenagers.
Yale Williams was elected and installed as Grand
Master for the ensuing vear.
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NEW ZEALAND— 1957
68th Annual Communication — November 27.
Grand ^Master — M.W. Bro. Edgar O. Faber.
Lodges, 396. Membership, 44,777. Gain, 945.
This Annual Communication was held in Rotorua
and was well attended. After the opening of Grand
Lodge, and confirmation of minutes, the Board of Geneal
Purposes presented the business. The Grand Master,
M.W. Bro. Faber was nominated by a large number of
Lodges and re-elected for another term. In moving that
M.W. Bro. Faber be re-elected, a sincere tribute was paid
by M.W. Bro. W. J. Girling, P.G.AL, who is the Grand
Representative of the Grand Lodge of Canada near the
Grand Lodge of New Zealand.
The schedule of investments showed £8,000 in the
Fund of General Purposes and £383,140 in all other
funds. The total assets under control of Grand Lodge
were £544,174. The balance to the credit of the Widows
and Orphans and Aged Persons Fund was £433,895. An-
nuitants received £12,236 for the year ending September,
1957-
The Grand Jurisdiction is divided into 13 Districts
each presided over by a Provincial Grand Master, who
submits an annual report, similar to that of our District
Deputy Grand Masters, but all occupying only 11 pages
in the proceedings.
Seven new Lodges were added to the Roll of Grand
Lodge, and the Board approved new buildings, additions
and improvements for 15 Lodges.
Most Lodges have taken out policies for Public
Risk Insurance thus protecting themselves from claims
by a person who met with an accident on Lodge premises.
The Board of General Purposes emphasized the
responsibility of the Lodge, and particularly that of the
Master and \A'ardens, in making full enquiries into the
character of every candidate for membership.
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V.W. Bro. \\\ H. V. Taine presented the Grand
hodge with a set of five gold-plated sterling silver
vessels for use in the ceremony of consecration.
The first matter mentioned by the Grand Master
was the lack of candidates in some Lodges. He thought
this temporar}- condition gave an opportunity for addition-
al instruction and the deepening of fraternal bonds.
He also discussed the statement, "ATasonry is my
religion", pointing out that Masonry has never demanded
or taught any particular faith, but that active member-
ship in the Order should make a man more active and
sincere in his church.
He commended the increased proficiency in the
ritual and ceremonies of the degrees. However he was
disappointed that there seemed to be no similar desire
to become acquainted with the workings of Grand Lodges,
and urged a thorough knowledge of the annual Book of
Proceedings.
He emphasized the message of King George \ I on
the occasion of the installation of the Earl of Scarbrough
as Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England,
"The zcorld to-day docs require moral and spiritual
regeneration. I have no doubt after many years as a
member of our Order that Freemasonry can flay a most
important part in this vital need."
NORTH DAKOTA— 1958
69th Annual Communication — June 16-18.
Grand Master — ALW. Bro. John A. Bamer.
Lodges, 119. [Membership, 14.270. Net Loss, 130.
The pictures of the Grand Master, ALW. Bro. John
Alonzo Barner, follovv-ed by a short biography frorn the
pen of the Grand Secretary, constitutes a suitable intro-
duction to the 1958 proceedings of the Grand Lodge
of North Dakota.
84 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
After the reception of distinguished guests and
Past Grand Masters, twelve brethren who became fifty-
year veterans during the year were introduced and ac-
corded Grand Honors.
The Grand Master expressed sorrow and some
concern over a small loss of membership for some three
years early in his address, which was thought-provoking
as the following excerpt indicates.
"Tike Cross, symbol of Christianity, is first a
challenge. We all need challenges. If we don't have
them zve die on our feet. The Cross represents a way
of life, the challenge to us is to live that ivay of life.
The Cross is a Vision. A vision is different from a
challenge in this way — anyone on the sidelines can chal-
lenge us to win a game. Only a great performer on
the field can shozv us how to do it,
''It was S. C. Jones ivho said 'The delights of
thought, of truth, of zvork, and of zvell doing, will not
descend upon us like the dew upon the flower, without
efforts of our ozvn. Labor, zvatchfulness, perseverance,
self-denial, fortitude, are the elements out of zvhich this
kind of joy is formed.'
"Rev. C. L. Bryan has said : 'The genius of Jesus
was that he lived zvhat He preached. Trade-marks are
protected by registration. The Cross is accredited or
discredited by the lives of professing Christians.' "
He urged increased use and support of the Grand
Lodge Library ; spoke fittingly of 299 members who had
passed to the Great Beyond ; listed many appointments,
dispensations, and other activities ; and concluded by
quoting stanzas composed by Will Bradley, from which
one is quoted.
"If I were doing things for men
To make the zvorld a better pen
In zvhich to pasture human feet,
I'd do it nozu and not next zveek."
Among the several balances recorded by the Grand
Treasurer are the following: — General, $13,013.74;
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Relief, $78,585.48 ; Masonic Service and Education,
$12,460.11; and Home or Hospital, $66,308.76.
The Grand Secretary, AI.W. Bro. Harold S. Pond,
presented a fine review of the year's Masonry in North
Dakota, discussing returns and finances at some length
and emphasizing foundations and relief funds. He
intimated that he had terminated his tenure of the office.
The Grand Chaplain, \V. Bro. David F. Knecht,
conducted an impressive Memorial Service and based his
oration on "A Home not made with Hands."
The Librarian reported a total circulation of books
of 2,539 with 188 outside the State, He reported that
the nmseum has been set up as a permanent institution.
Exhibits are changed periodically, and items of early
Masonic history are being collected and preserved.
The Grand Orator. W. Bro. Nels G. Johnson, pre-
sented an address on "Our Attitudes", covering over five
pages of the proceedings with excellent advice, as the
following indicates,
"Many of our attitudes are by necessity transitory,
temporary, and fleeting. Many are inherited from friends,
parents, associates. Others are created by our environ-
ment. Some are fundamental and permanent, permeat-
ing our entire existence. They stay zvith us for life, and
shape our acts, our thoughts, and react upon our person-
ality for good or bad. They may constitute our philos-
ophy zchether we realise it or not, and their existence,
is a part of our approach to every problem or activity
we confront. The great preacher, Henry Ward Beccher,
said :
" 'All higher motives, ideals, conceptions, sentiments
in a man are of no account if they do not come foncard
to strengthen him for the better discharge of the duties
which involve him in the ordinary affairs of life.' "
Fraternal correspondence is reviewed by P.G.M.
Walter H. Murfin in 25 pages with about one-half page
86 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
to each Grand Jurisdiction. Among the Canadian Juris-
dictions only Manitoba is included.
L. Claude Mensing was elected and installed as
Grand Master,
NORWAY— 1958-59
Your reviewer has received a book of some 597
pages entitled "Matrikkel over Den Norske Frimurer-
orden 1958-59", which consists chiefly of lists of officers
and members. The frontispiece is a picture of Carl
Kaas who is referred to as Hoyesterettadvokat, and
several of the early pages list prominent officials.
At the conclusion of a section (104) pages of the
report on "Den Norske Store Landsloge" there is a
record of the various grand representatives of many
Masonic bodies in fraternal relations with Norway.
R.W. Bro. R. C. Berkinshaw represents the Grand Lodge
of Canada (Ontario). Then follow references to
various Lodges listed as Trondhjems Provincialloge, and
Bergens Provincialloge,
The two prominent groups of Lodges are St. Andr.
Logen (7) and St. Jobs. Logen (26), and the member-
ship of each is recorded. References to Lodges is
generally by number, but they may also have names ;
for example St. Jobs. Logen No. 20 is "Aldebaran"
and was formed in 1935. The index occupies 154
pages, and "In Memoriam" almost eight.
NOVA SCOTIA— 1958
93rd Annual Communication — June 8-9.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Judge Kenneth L. Crowell.
Lodges, 113. Membership, 14,871. Gain, 137,
The Annual Session of the Grand Lodge of Nova
Scotia really commenced on June 9th and was preceded
by Divine Service the previous evening. The Grand
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Chaplain, R.W. Bro. Rev. R. R. Gordon, preached an
impressive sermon, using- as his text, "He looked for a
city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is
God." Hebrews ii :io.
He claimed Masons were striving to build an ideal
community, and such should have four main stones in its
foundation, — justice and righteousness ; liberty ; fellow-
ship ; and faith, faith in God. One paragraph from his
oration reads as follows, —
"It is only as zve acknowledge God as our Father
and boTv luiuihly hefor Him that zve see others as His
sons too, all men of zvhatcvcr class or creed, or colour,
or race, our brothers, God's Children, and the fact that
zve ozve to them the obligation of brotherhood."
The Credentials Committee reported tliat 82 Lodges
were represented by 233 members and that 17 visitors
were present. Ven. W. E. Ryder, Grand Represent-
ative of Canada was unable to attend.
The Grand Master emphasized the close and long
association of Nova Scotia with many States of the Union
to the south of Canada. During the year he had made
some twenty visits to important Alasonic functions, and
to eleven District meetings. He begins the concluding
remarks of his address with this paragraph.
"We are today living in a zvorld of uneasy peace
zvhere atomic fusion has created forces zvhich, if un-
leashed, could aid all civilization, and, as it is impossible
for us as Masons to remain detatched, unconcerned and
aloof from zvorld events, zvhere great social and economic
forces are at zvork. it is all the more important that zve
shozv the zvorld zvhere zve stand; that zve are brethren
believing in a Supreme Being; the dignity of man, being
free to live our ozvn lives as zve choose and being part of
a Fraternity that is a pozver for good in the land, its
churches and community life."
Some thirty-one pages are devoted to the reports
of the District Deputy Grand ]Masters. One might
sometimes think that they are too wordy, but the D.D.
G.]\I. likes to record his efforts fully.
88 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
The Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia maintains a
Masonic Home at Windsor. The Golden Jubilee Appeal,
under the direction of M.W. Bro. H. M. Standish, P.
G.M., is to be devoted largely to the support and en-
largement of the home.
M.W. Bro. R. V. Harris, P.G,M, gave an interest-
ing review of Fraternal Relations and listed a number
of Grand Representatives appointed during the year.
The Grand Historian was pleased at the number of
Lodge Historians who were working on the records of
their Lodges. He also mentioned several additions to
the Library and Museum.
The Grand Chaplain presented a short report on
Necrology, and listed several pages of deceased brethren.
This paragraph clearly points out a duty.
"Their passing reminds lis of the brevity of our
earthly span, the rapid approach of that day when we
too shall receive a summons that brooks no postpone-
ment or delay. If the work that they left for us to
complete is not to be unfinished when the setting sun
beckons us to the Islands of the West, we must be
diligent and persevering while it is still today. Only
as their memory inspires us to renewed endeavour shall
we truly honour them."
Some 58 members qualified for Fifty- Year and
three for Sixty-rear Bars during the year.
Rev. Donald Maclean Sinclair was elected and in-
stalled as Grand Master. A brief biography of this new
Grand Master serves as an introduction to the 1958
Proceedings.
OKLAHOMA— 1958
50th Annual Communication — February 11-13.
Grand Master— M.W. Bro. W. Earl Goode.
Lodges, 389. Membership, 87,060. Gain, 436.
The Official Proceedings report this Communication
as the 50th Annual of the Grand Lodge of the State of
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Oklahoma, the 65th of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma
Territory and the 85th of the Grand Lodge of Indian
Territory. Some eight special meetings were held
prior to the Annual Meeting, for constitutions, dedications
and laying cornerstones.
The proceedings contain a biography of the Wor-
shipful ^Master, M.W. Bro. L. V. Orton who was elected
and installed at the close of this annual session, held in
Guthrie, Oklahoma.
Near the commencement of the Grand Master's
address we find these words, —
"We have initiated thousands into Masonry and
trained enthusiasts in its teachings. Many have come
and passed on, but through it all zve have been blessed
zcith zcilling zvorkers and loyal leadership, men zcilling
to give their all in effort and experience to our Fraternity.
We are confident that, so long as zve adhere to the
tenets and principles of Masonry, our Grand Lodge zvill
continue to prosper."
]\LW. Bro, Goode then proceeded to report on the
year's activities paying tribute to many ]\lasons who had
died, both in Oklahoma and in neighboring jurisdictions.
He was impressed with the Grand Masters' Conference
and with visits he made. Mention was made of many
dispensations for conferring degrees in less than statutory
time, of laying cornerstones, of dedication, constitution
and consolidation of Lodges.
Tribute is paid to the Masonic Temple Service, to
the Mason's Charitv Foundation and to the Board of
Control of the Ma'sonic Homes. IncidentaUy some
$75,000.00 and interest were paid on building indebted-
ness. The Order of Eastern Star, Order of DeMolay
for Boys, and Order of Rainbow for Girls are highly
praised.
The Grand ^Master closed his address with the fol-
lowing quotation, —
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"Hold high the torch, we did not light its glow,
'Tzvas given us by other hands, yoii know,
'Tis ours to keep it burning bright.
Ours to pass on when we no more need light."
The Grand Treasurer reported a total of $465,879-13
deposits from which the expenditures were $419,014.86.
The Grand Secretary called attention to the abuse
of the privilege which Lodges have of exempting mem-
bers from the payment of dues. There were some in-
stances of members carried on lists for many years, one
for thirty. He reported 1,128 members unable to pay
dues.
The Benevolent work is looked after through
Masonic Home Activity Fund, the Masonic Charity
Foundation, Home for the Aged, and Masonic Hospital
Service.
M.W. Bro. Horace K. Jackson, Jr., P,G,M, of
Texas was the speaker at the evening meeting of the
second day. Fie believed that Masonry was helpful in
developing civilization.
"A characteristic of an ascending civilisation is the
strong character and initiative of the individuals who
carry it forward. Conversely, decaying civilization is
identified with a breakdown in personal character and
the death of individual initiative which leads to the
abandonment of the basic principles upon which the
civilisation zvas erected. Obviously, character is the
only guarantee against following after 'false gods' into
decay. It is necessary therefore that constant training
in the fundamentals of good character is imperative as
each new generation arrives to take its place upon the
stage of action."
He believes a Masonic Lodge to be a school and
that its work is not finished until a Master Mason has
acquired a thorough Masonic Education.
The Committee on Correspondence devotes some
75 pages to reviews of some 51 Grand Jurisdictions, in-
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eluding Canada (Province of Ontario) — 1956 and 1957.
Liberal quotations from the address of M.W. Bro. W.
Iv. Wright appear in the abstracts.
OHIO— 1958
149th Annual Communication — October lo-ii.
Grand Master — :\I.W. Bro. Andrew J. White, Jr.
Lodges, 666. Membership, 282,623 Gain, 860.
The total registered attendance at this Grand Lodge
meetiing was 1,821 of which 785 were visitors. Incident-
ally the total number of Lodges in the United States is
recorded as 15,764 with a membership of 4,082,055, a
gain of 33,745 for the year. The Grand Lodge of
Canada, in the Province of Ontario was represented by
M.W. Bro. Harry L. Martyn and R.W. Bro. E. G.
Dixon.
The Grand Master opened his address with humor-
ous references to an occasion on which he had been
addressed as "Most Worthless Grand Master", much to
the amusement of the assembly. He referred fittingly
to the "Departed Brethren", and devoted several "In
Memoriam" pages to three prominent Ohio ]\Iasons.
Reference is made to the many visits locally and abroad
during the year. One was to the Grand Lodge of
Canada when he was accompanied by R.W. Bro. Ed. M.
Jenkins. He ruled on some 23 questions which were
submitted to him. He was not favourably impressed by
Masonic Funeral Services,
In a couple of sections in his address he dealt with
criticisms of Masonry, and classified various Masons.
His "For the Birds" is a slightly satirical reference to
many ISIasons found in most Lodges. Some are
"Backward Lookin, Hiram," "Lazy Drop Outians",
"Flying Gadabout," "Masonicus Querulous" and "Frat-
ernalis Loyalis".
The Grand Master urged greater support for the
various activities of Grand Lodge and especially for
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the maintenance of the Masonic Home. Contributions
for benevolent purposes for 1957 were $156,776.94 ex-
clusive of payments to the Home.
The Report of the Committee on Instruction and
Education indicates a year of profitable endeavour. One
activity was the publication of a new set of Degree
Booklets for use by the candidates. The introductory
book, "On the Threshold," has been praised highly.
The Committee on Ways, Means and Accounts
estimated Income and Expenditures as $1,129,000 and
$1,049,500 respectively.
Several pages are devoted to the Masonic Home
and 66 Grand jurisdictions are reviewed by M.W. Bro.
Carl W'ier Ellenwood, F.GM. The Grand Lodge of
Canada receives about one page.
Chester Hodges was elected and installed as Grand
Master for 1958-1959.
OREGON— 1958
108th Annual Communication — June 11-13.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Clarence A. Kopp.
Lodges, 190 (2 U.D.) Membership, 44,486. Gain, 93.
The proceedings have a reproduction of a photo-
graph of the Grand Master as a Frontispiece, followed
by a short biographical sketch.
The Grand Master considered his activities to come
in two categories, routine of office, and the promotion of
activities which tend to make Masonry an effective factor
in the lives of its members and the community in which
it exists. The former category requires some seven
pages of the proceedings to record amendments to By-
laws, asd Dispensations for various purposes.
The Grand Master held 33 District meetings, con-
stituted one Lodge, instituted another, and laid five
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corner-stones. In addition the Grand Lodge dedicated
many Lodge buildings as they have been completed.
ALW. Bro. Kopp looked with disfavour on requests
to have Bingo, fish-pond fortune telling and other forms
of gambling at Lodge parties. He ruled against the
use of a Alasonic emblem on the uniforms of a baseball
team.
Seventeen Occasional Communications were con-
ducted by the Grand Master during the year, — nine
dedications, five laying corner-stones, and one each for
a Masonic Funeral, the constitution of one Lodge, and
the institution of another.
The Committee on Foreign Correspondence publish-
ed extracts from and comments on several addresses
given at various Communications. Over two pages are
used for the oration of R.W. Bro. Rev. Andrew Caraker
given at the Grand Lodge of Canada in "Masonry's
Rendezvous with Destiny." Similarly space is allowed
to the Grand Orator of Arizona, R.W. Bro. Roger K.
Trueblood for his "Seven Keys to Gratitude." These
are discussed briefly as love, faith, reverence, appreciation
of beauty, humility, happiness, and right thinking.
Other topics mentioned in the report are Masonry's
Challenge, Peace, Masonic Education, Youth Organiz-
ations, Alasonry and Politics, Only a Mason, and, near
the conclusion, a liberal quotation from "Immortalitv" by
M.W. Bro. Thomas S. Roy, P.G.M. of Massachusetts.
The Committee on Masonic Instruction warned
against roughness and "horse-play".
"Again zi'c strongly urge a strict refrain from un-
due roughness in the Third Degree, and zvish to remind
all Worshipful Masters of their responsibility for all
things -which happen in their Lodges. Roughness creates
zvrong impressions and presents hazards we cannot con-
done. It constitutes a form of Masonic offense."
The greatest charity of the Grand Lodge of Oregon
is reported as the Masonic and Eastern Star Home. The
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Home Endowment Fund now totals $1,079,470.59, being
increased by over $143,000.00 during the Masonic year.
An item of interest is the establishment of the
Educational Fund in 1854, wdiich now includes over
half a milHon dollars. During the year $17,845.00 were
expended for educational activities by some 34 Lodges.
The Grand Orator, Douglas ]\IcKay, emphasized freedom
and education in his address.
Walter Lansing of Salem was elected and installed
as Grand blaster.
The Grand Lodge of Oregon issues a magazine,
known as "The Freemason", which appears around the
first of each month. The June number, 1958, had some
interesting announcements about the forth-coming io8th
Communication.
PANAMA— 1958
Grand ^Master — ALW. Bro. Buenaventura ProHllo.
The Official Organ of the Grand Lodge of Panama
is edited by the Grand Secretary, Nathan A. Reid. The
associated editor, who has charge of the Spanish language
portion is Jose Oiler N. The June (1958) issue of
the magazine. La Fraternidad (The Fraternity), has
some 20 pages in Spanish and eight pages in English.
The 42nd Annual Communication on April 8, 1958,
resulted in the election of M.W. Bro. Buenaventura
Prolillo as Grand Master for the ensuing year. Other
officers are listed and congratulated by the editors of
the magazine.
The publication refers to several Lodges and person-
alities in the Grand Jurisdiction. Addresses of welcome
were recorded to ALW. Bro. Andrew Ray Jenkin, G.M.
of Massachusetts, and on another occasion to Rt. Hon,
the Earl of Eglinton and Winton, Grand Master Mason
of Scotland. There is an obituary to the late Melvin
M. Johnson and some excerpts from the writings of
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M.W. Bro. Thomas S. Roy under the title, "Do We Claim
Masonry to be a Religion?"
The main editorial is entitled "Harmony," from
which the following quotation is taken,
"In the zi'orld of Masonry, harmony is the corner-
stone of the Craft. From it springs the eternal fountain
that pulses life into the ivhole fabric. It is founded
upon fraternal love, relief, and truth, faith, hope and
charity; upon temperance, fortitude, prudence and justice,
and is diametrically opposed to ignorance, greed, wicked-
ness, falsehood, and .hypocrisy. It is exemplified in the
guttural, pectoral, manual and pedal points of fellozvship
enjoined in the Masonic obligation, and preserved in the
admonition that 'no contention should be knozun to exist
among Brethren, but that noble contention or rather,
emulation of zvho can best work and best agree'. It is
the result of an alternating preponderance of forces, the
perfect balance between good and ez'il, light and dark-
ness, life and action. It is concurrence of contraries,
the fusion of zchat is above and zvhat is bclozv, the
average betzvecn the permitted and the prohibited, and
the union of the visible zvith the invisible, the finite
with the infinite, the knozvn zvith the unknozvn."
PENNSYLVANIA— 1958
Quarterly Communications — Alarch, June, September
and December.
Grand Master — R.W. Bro. Sandford M. Chilcote.
Lodges, 590. Membership, 257,268. Gain, 263.
The Right Worshipful, the Grand Lodge of Pen-
nsylvania held quarterly communications on March 5,
June 4, September 3, and December 3, with the Annual
Grand Communication on December 2"/. Special meet-
ings were held in January, April, May and November.
The Special Communication in April w^as for the
dedication of Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown. The
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address was given by the Grand Chaplain, Bro. W. Ralph
Ward.
"Masonry sees the end product of civilisation not
in bridges and buildings, Jiighzvays and cities, but persons
whose lives are fashioned after the divine. The true
goal of life is the creation of men; not the acciimidation
of things. . . "
At the May Communication the R.W. Grand Secre-
tary, Ashby B. Paul, was installed.
At the June Quarterly, Bishop Fred Pierce Corson,
spoke on some phases of Masonry around the w^orld.
He emphasized that tyranny fears Masonry for several
reasons, —
"Masonry stands for the developnioit of character."
"Masonry maintains the right of privacy."
"Masonry permits pride."
"Masonry develops leadership."
"Masonry speaks a universal language."
"Masonry is a great world force without ivhich our
hopes for freedom and democracy and settlement
of our international problems would be greatly
dimmed."
At the December Quarterly the Grand Officers
were elected, the Grand blaster's term being extended for
another year. The Grand Secretary reported the re-
ceipts of Bequests and Gifts amounting to $568,887.82.
The records and reports of the various trustees of these
funds cover some 83 pages of the proceedings.
The total receipts of Grand Lodge were $6,113,559.37,
and the expenditures came to $5,973,445.38.
The Committee on IMasonic Culture noted the grad-
ually lincreasing list of subscribers to "The Pennsylvania
Freemason" and commented on the booklets now being
made available for Masonic study. These are listed, —
"Pre-initiation" (i. Fraternalism through the Ages, 2.
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The Old Charges. ) ; "After First Degree," (3. from an
Operative Art to a Speculative Science, 4. Symbolism —
Part I.) ; "After Second Degree", (5. Early Freemasonry
m Pennsylvania, 6. Major Benevolences of the Grand
IvOdge of Pennsylvania.) ; "After Third Degree" (7.
Symbolism — Part 11, 8. The Committee on Masonic
Culture.)
The Committee on Masonic Homes had an active
year, receiving some 323 applications, and stating that
some 144 were pending with the Lodges. The actual
number of guests on the roll was 688. The number of
patients treated in the Hospital was 896 and some 10,990
tests were done in the Laboratory. A complete report
was included on the Homes and Farm.
I\LW. Bro. Harry L. Martyn attended the Annual
Grand Communication on December 27.
Installation ceremonies were held, and the Grand
]\Iaster delivered his annual address in which he remarked
on the various objectives and projects of the Grand
Lodsre.
PHILIPPINES— 1958
42nd Annual Communication — April 22-24.
Grand blaster — ^L^V. Bro. \'incente Y. Orosa.
Lodges, 115 (6 U.D.) ]\Iembership, 9,781. Gain, 389,
At the close of 1956, there were 11.538 Master
Alasons but with the recognition of the Grand Lodge of
Japan, 2.143 members transferred to this Grand Jurisdic-
tion. Near the conclusion of the Communication M.W.
Bro. Howard R. Hick became the new Grand Master.
It would appear that there is an alternation of Grand
Master between ]\Iasons of the Philippines and of the
LTnited States. The proceedings open with a concise
biographical sketch of the new Grand Master.
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Early in the annual meeting a guest speaker, Dr. Y.
C. James Yen, delivered a speech on Truth and Brotherly
Love. During the development of his oration, he
mentioned "Tlie Philippines Rural Reconstruction Move-
ment", "Agricultural Science for Increased Production",
"Political Science for Self-government", and "Science
Missionaries", — all contributing to truth.
Among the Grand Representatives was Abundio C.
Rosario who answered for Canada.
The Grand Master spoke highly of the Masonic
Hospital for Crippled Children. A total of 177 patients
were treated during the year with a very high percentage
of cures. He made many visitations and appointed
delegates to discuss and settle several problems with the
Grand Lodge of Japan. Recognition was finally recom-
mended and approved.
The Grand Orator visited several Lodges and issued
three circular letters in which he called the Master's
attention to his duty to see that the Ritual was not used
during any degree work, that the conferring of degrees
must be done with seriousness and decorum, and that
the Master must wear a hat appropriate to the office.
The Grand Orator, W. Bro. William H. Qus|ha,
delivered an oration on "All God's Children". He stong-
ly criticized the attitude of Bertrand Russell as a pacifist
and impractical in his views.
The new Grand Master made a fine speech at his
inaugural address stressing his desire to tender satisfact-
ory stewardship.
The official publication of the Grand Lodge of
the Philippines is a quarterly magazine known as "The
Cable Tow", Three copies have been available for
review and comment. One had a short article, "The
Sources of Freemasonry", by Bro. J. A. Klein in Western
Australia on the front cover.
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"From Greece it learned to he true and knoiv your-
self;
From Confucius, to be clever and educate yourself ;
From Rome, to be strong and fortfy yourself;
From Buddah, to be disillusioned and supress your-
self;
From Islam, to be submissive and bend yourself;
From Judaism, to be holy and study the Sacred Law;
From Christianity, to do unto otJiers as you zvould
have others do unto you;
It Mas gathered together the lessons of the Ten Com-
mandments, also the Sermon on the Mount.
It has drazmi from the Architecture of the Middle
Ages.
It is a psychological mother feeding its members on
the very best morality it can find;
Feeding, as St. Paul zcould say, on spiritual milk."
Towards the end of the issue an interesting and
stimulating- article by Charles D. Broughton, Grand
Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York,
is entitled "Don't Die on Third", and embodies the adage,
"Keep on Trying."
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND— 1958
83td Annual Communication — June 25.
Grand blaster— ^I.W. Bro. C. G. Lord.
Lodges, 16.
]\Iembership, 1,476.
Gain, 19.
A special Communication of Grand Lodge was held
on June 14th to lay the cornerstone and to dedicate the
Masonic Temple at Charlottetown.
At the Annual Meeting some 50 Grand Represent-
atives responded to the roll call. The Grand Master
expressed satisfaction over an increase in Lodge mem-
bership and over the quality of the candidates.
During the year the Senior Offices of all Lodges
were scheduled to meet in conferenre at Charlottetown
and present papers for discussion. Inclement weather
curtailed attendance but the effort was considered worth
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while. M.W. Bro. Lord in his address under Necrology
referred to deceased Masons in these words, —
"When toil is done, and one by one,
We meet with our release
Beyond the tomb, life's perfect bloom.
The Temple - Heaven - Peace,"
The Grand Master regretted that he was unable
to accept invitations from several Grand Jurisdictions,
but was pleased with a special meeting at Picton where
closer friendship with the Grand iLodge of Nova Scotia
was cemented.
Excellent reports were given by the Deputy Grand
]\Iaster and the Grand Orator. From the latter's
address the following paragraph is significant.
"Masonry tries to make better men out of good
men, Masonry belongs to all time, Masonry finds great
truths in all benevolent religions and Masonry united
men in common fellozvship, in common purpose, in com-
mon service."
The Grand Lodge operated on a budget of $2,826.66.
The Benevolent Fund amounts to $34,735.86 most of
which is invested in various bonds.
The new Grand Master is M.W. Bro. Errol R.
Stetson of whom there is a short biography as an intro-
duction to the Proceedings.
PUERTO RICO— 1958
73rd Annual Communication — April 25-27.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Hipolito Marcano.
•Lodges, 62. Membership, 5,628. Gain, 24.
Sixty Lodges were represented at the 73rd Annual
Meeting. Isidro Diaz Lopez answered the roll call as
Ontario's Grand Representative.
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The Communication is recorded by the Grand
Secretary, R.W. Bro. Emiliano Isales, in some 15 mimeo-
graphed pages. One new Lodge was instituted during'
the year. The reports of some 10 Standing Committees
were read and confirmed, but the Secretary comments
only briefly on some but does not publish them. The
same applies to the reports of the thirteen District Deputy
Grand Masters.
The report on Foreign Relations and Correspond-
ence recommended approval of recognition of Grand
Lodges in New Brunswick, West Australia, and Germany.
Further information is to be sought regarding Japan and
the several Grand Lodges of Brazil.
The Grand Lodge held some 40 special Communic-
ations of which 34 were for Installations of Officers.
Three of the special events were for instituting, con-
scrating and constituting of a new Lodge, and dedicating
a new temple.
The assets of the Grand Lodge total $679,065.6'^
and the liabilities are only $4,467.72. The increase in
assets for the year is $7,197.95.
Thity-eight brethren received Honor and Fidelity
Diplomas for twenty-five years of uninterrupted service.
One brother qualified for the Fifty Year Diploma and
Button.
The Grand Secretary devotes about three pages to
the addresses, visits and other activities of the Grand
Master, who was re-elected. The Secretary refers to
the Grand Master in these words
"Those zvho hear him speaking of Masonry become
conscious that an institution, like ours, based on the
Brotherhood of Man and the Fatherhood of God, pro-
vides ez'erything that is necessary for the happiness of
man and prepares him to confront the hazards of life
with steadfast determination."
Tlie Grand Lodge issues quarterly bulletins under
the title "Acacia". There is an English section in the
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third quarterly of 1958 by R.W, Bro. A. G. Lightburn,
and under "Duly and Truly Prepared" he discusses the
necessity of well qualified officers. Another significant
article is entitled "The Dignity of Masonry."
Your reviewer has received one copy of a quarterly
magazine, "Acacia," which is the official publication of
the Grand Lodge of Puerto Rico. The portrait of a
Past Grand Master, M.R.H. Jose Gonzalez Ginorio,
appears on the front cover.
The concluding pages appear in English and refer
to the English Section of the Grand Lodge which includes
three Lodges, — "St. John the Baptist", "Paul Revere"
and "Caribbean Light". The Grand Master of this
section is i\LW. Bro. Hipolito Marcano. One of the
problems discussed is the very familiar "lack of attend-
ance at Lodge meetings !"
Among the articles in Spanish are a history of the
Eastern Star in Puerto Rico, and a short biography of
the Grand Master, mentioned above by the Grand
Historian. There is also a philosophical treatment of the
jMasonic Conception of immortality.
QUEBEC— 1958
88th Annual Communication — June 5.
Grand Master — ^LW. Bro. J. ^IcL. Marshall.
Lodges, 105 (2 U.D.)' ^Membership, 18,033. Gain, 115.
The Grand Master conducted three Special Com-
munications during the year, two for dedications and one
for the institution of a new Lodge,
M.W. Bro. Marshall expressed sorrow in memory
of some 388 members who had died during the year, in-
cluding two Past Grand Masters. He made some fifty
visitations during the year. He was favourably im-
pressed with the Conference of Grand Masters in North
'America, at Washington, D.C.
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The Grand Master reported that in perusing some
Lodge notices and bulletins, two items were noted which
suggested some solicitation in favour of nominees for
Grand Lodge. He pointed out the following ruling: —
k
"Canvassing for office in Grand Lodge and in sub-
ordinate Lodges is opposed to the spirit and principles
of Freemasonry" .
The Grand JMaster's address occupies some 19 pages
of the Proceedings. Near the conclusion w^e find this
excellent paragraph.
"Masonry is a relationship of kindred sonls, dedicat-
ed to sincere understanding for the benefit of all human-
ity, bound together by an all- pr evading love of the one
Father, the Creator of Life and Master Craftsman, whose
delineation of beauty surpasses the pozvcr of mortal
zvords to describe. Masonry functions like a great
balance zvheel — it leads stability to the human life;
it gives purpose to the hmnan mind; it grants assurance
to the human heart. It has lived through many ages;
it zvill grozv through many more. It secures for men
today a nezv significance of life for those zvho zi'ould
seek the Truth".
Some thirty-five pages contain the reports of the
District Deputy Grand Masters. These indicate con-
siderable activity in the Grand Jurisdiction, but one some-
times marvels at the enthusiasm and optimism shown by
them.
The Permanent Benevolent Fund has assets of
$583,663.47 and the Revenue Account of this Fund pro-
duces $68,805.25. The Emergencies Benevolent Fund
reports $110,173.87. For the year, receipts in the
General Fund were $24,830.03 while disbursements were
$19, 560. 83. From the two Benevolent Funds 27 cases
were assisted to the extent of $5,406.01, equivalent to
.30 per capita of membership.
The Committee on the State of Masonry expressed
regret that some Lodges were failing to enforce the
Constitution in reference to arrears in dues. Tlie two
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Lodges, Under Dispensation, were recommended for the
granting- of Charters.
The Grand Secretary, R.W. Bro. R. W. Louthood,
is Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations and
Correspondence. Recognition was extended to the
Grand Lodge of the State of Israel, but held in abeyance
for the Grand Lodges of Venezuela, Japan and China.
Fifteen members were presented with Fifty-year
Jewels, thus bringing the total awards to forty-nine for
the year.
The Grand Master was re-elected and installed for
another year.
QUEENSLAND— 1958
37th Annual Report
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Horace B. Milliner.
This report deals with a Special Communication held
on July 3rd, 1957, and four quarterly meetings during the
year ending June, 1958.
At the Special Communication, M.W. Bro. Milliner
was installed as Grand Master. Grand Masters from
Western Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, New South
Wales and South Australia were present to witness the
ceremonies.
From M.W. Bro. Milliner's address the following
paragraph denotes a noble resolution.
"IVe noiv stajid on the threshold of a nezv Masonic
year. Let us resolve that by complete efficiency and
enthusiasm the future zvill be even better than the past,
and that zve shall prove ivorthy of the great heritage
handed dozvn to us."
Various officers were installed or invested, and
greetings were voiced by many visitors.
Complete reports were presented by the Board of
General Purposes and the Board of Benevolence at the
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Quarterly Communication in September. The Treasurer's
Report showed considerable funds in a variety of projects
to the amount of £523,481-18-0.
A fine address was given by Bro. Professor R. P.
Cummings on "The Noble Orders of Architecture."
The Grand Master reported that he had made visits
to about sixty Lodges.
The December Quarterly was well attended and
R.W. Bro. A. J. M. Stoney, PJ,G,W„ delivered an
address on "King Solomon." The Grand Master made
64 visits. Nominations for various offices were made.
During the IMarch meeting the Grand Chaplain,
\^.W. Bro. I,.. T. Douglas, addressed the assemblv on
'The Book of Ruth."
At various Quarterly Communications the Grand
Master conferred Past Rank on various brethren. In
June the Grand Lodge officers were elected as nominated
by the Board of General Purposes.
Th United Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Ac-
cepted Masons of Queensland issues a quarterly mag-
azine, "The Ashlar." The December issue of 1958 has
been available for review. Included there is a supple-
ment "Complete Queensland Masonic Directory." The
magazine has interesting articles on various Masonic
topics.
The Ashlar is published quarterly by The United
Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted IMasons of
Queensland, under the editorship of M.W. Bro. Albert
E. Roberts, P.G.M.
The September issue opens with an editorial on
"Leadership" from which the following quotation, de-
scribing the basis of Masonry is taken.
"Brotherly love and tolerance is the foundation on
TVihieh Freemasonry rests, and brotherly loir and toler-
ance is the 0)ily direct course for a Ruler in the Craft.
Impartiality among the brethren is the one and all in
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brotherhood, more especially, as an example, by those
who rule. Masonic laws are very clear, thus there is
no excuse for not carrying them out.
"With unanimous support by all to the tenets and
precepts of Freemasonry, to promote and encourage faith
and confidence in each other, we will go far towards
that great day to ivhich purpose Freemasonry set out
to consummate, the Brotherhood of Man."
The valuable work of M.W. Bro. W. B. Beanland,
P.G.M., on the Board of General Purposes, 1924 to 1958,
was recognized in the presence of several prominent Past
Grand Masters. Another article is devoted to Bro. Sir
Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin.
The proclamation and installation of RAV. Bro.
H. B. Millner as Grand Master for a second term occurred
on July 2nd. In his speech, accepting- the office, he
referred to some 35,000 practising Masons in Queensland,
and their impact for good on the greater part of 100,000
people.
Mention is made of the new Temple erected by
Port Douglas — Mossman Lodge and of its history and
the ceremony of dedication. A similar ceremony is
recorded for Roma Temple. Masonry is evidently on
the march in Queensland.
A page is devoted to M.W. Bro. (the late) King
Edward VII, P.G.M. and his association with Quatuor
Coronati Lodge of Research.
The Grand Master's visits to the two Northern
Districts are reported and also his visit to West Australia
for the installation of M.W. Bro. J. L. Rossiter, M.A.,
D. Litt., as Grand Master.
Many other interesting articles are recorded in The
Aslar, including "The Cup of Brotherly Love", (The
Holy Grail of Freemasonry) attributed to Brother
Hickox.
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RHODE ISLAND— 1958
167th Annual Communication — May 19,
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. George A. Farron.
Lodges, 44. Membership, 19,205. Gain, 61.
The full title of this Grand Jurisdiction is, — "The
Grand Lodge of the most Ancient and honorable Society
of Free and Accepted Masons for the State of Rhode
Island and Providence Plantations."
During the year, Nelson Arthur Hyland, the Grand
Secretary, died and the Grand Master appointed ]\I.W.
Bro. Fred W. Johnstone to fill the vacancy.
Four Occasional Communications were held, one
for instituting a Lodge, one for the dedication and two for
corner-stone layings. The semi-annual Convocation was
held on November 18, 1957. The Grand Master refer-
red to some twenty membrs who had died since the
Annual Meeting, including the late Grand Secretary.
The two Communications for the laying of comer-
stones were held on Sundays, a procedure unknown in
the Grand Lodpe of Canada. The Rhode Island services
were highly spiritual and religious and seemed to be most
apt and fitting.
Past Grand Master Albert P. Ruerat closed his
memorial to R.W. Bro. Hyland with this stanza, —
"Nozv the labourer's task is o'er;
Nozv the battle day is passed;
Noiv upon the farther shore
Lands the voyager, home at last."
At the Annual Communication the Grand Master
mentioned some twenty Masters and Past Masters, who
since the previous semi-annual meeting, had joined the
"Grand Lodge Above." He reported many visits he
had made both in and out of the Grand Jurisdiction. He
commented on the loss of membership by city Lodges to
those in the suburbs, thus causing some concern in the
financing of the older Lodges.
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He listed some 'j'^^ veterans who had qualified for
the fifty-year medals.
Lodges in Rhode Island average 435 members,
ranging from 76 to 1,300. The Grand Master hints
that intimate friendship is scarcely possible in a large
Lodge.
In commenting on the refusal of Lodges to release
jurisdiction to another Lodge he said, —
"Very bluntly, it is my opinion that release is
denied for no other reason than to secure for themselves
the initiation fee'. Masonry is being placed on a dollar
basis."
The Grand Master reported on tlie Q)ndition of
Masonry in these paragraphs.
"In Rhode Island Freemasonry, there are problems
to be met. Some Lodges are gradually losing member-
ship and foresee financial adjustment. Some others are
bothered by housing problems and consequent financial
matters.
"In the overall picture, Freemasonry is advancing
in numbers, stability and moral standing. I am not
unduly worried, certainly not pessimistic. Freemasonry
has in it those qualities which insure its growth."
The reports of the seven District Deputy Grand
Masters take up sixteen pages. Almost always they
are records of the itinerary'.
The General Fund allocated $49,026.25 for various
purposes. It was all spent except $1,571.25. Part of
the funds come from the per capita tax of $1.25. The
total assets of all funds are $85,623.71.
Henry J. Cooper was elected and installed as Grand
Master for 1958-59.
SASKATCHEWAN— 1958
52nd Annual Communication — June 18.
Grand Master— M.W. Bro. T. R. Luke.
Lodges, 205. Membership, 17,703. Gain, 118.
The procession to the meeting of Grand Lodge is
led by representatives of the Royal Canadian Mounted
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Police in dress uniform, and later these officers present
the flags of Canada and the United States. The
Credentials Coinniittee reported 428 members in attend-
ance, representing^ 142 Lodges. Bro. Fred C. Wilson
answered the roll call as the Grand Representative of
Canada in Ontario.
The Grand ]\Iaster accompanied by the Grand
Secretary, M.W. Bro. Robt. A. Tate, visited all Masonic
Districts for a day. In the afternoon there was an
exemplification of portions of the Fellowcraft Degree,
and in the evening the Grand Secretary spoke on
"Masonic Facts and Fallacies". The Grand Master
praised these meetings and emphasized the advisability of
more Masonic Education.
The Grand Master referred fittingly to the Fraternal
Dead and listed prominent deceased members of many
Grand Jurisdictions in friendly relations with Sask-
atchewan.
Due attention was given to the Banff Conference,
Youth Programme, Christmas Message in the "Tracing
Board", Anniversaries, and Msits to Constituent Lodges
and to other Grand Jurisdictions.
The receipts of Grand Lodge for the year were
$35,410.10, with a balance of $3,766.55 after expenditures
had been met. The Benevolent Fund had total receipts
of $41,715.53 from which payments for assistance amount-
ed to $23,269.45. Other demands came from the
Benefit Fund, the Education Fund, and the Tracing
Board Fund. Nearly $4,000.00 are expended on The
Freemasonry and Youth Fund. The Summary of
Surplus Accounts was $676,754.39.
The Grand Secretary's Report was quite complete
and detailed, giving a resume of his many activities.
Thirty-two fifty-year certificates were issued and some
155 Life Memberships were prepared. He ended his
report by quoting the following stanza. —
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"Welding the bonds of brotherhood
In a great chain of common good.
Bearing the burdens, sharing things
Lifting the world with shining wings.
All this our creed, onr hope and plan
Keeping the faith, with God and Man."
The Committee on the Condition of ]\Iasonry made
excellent reports on membership and meetings. Lodges
with high membership usually have a low percentage
attendance, and the highest rate, 82%, was held by a
Lodge of 39 members. The Committee urged an increase
in knowledge of the Craft, through individual and group
study.
Each District Deputy Grand Master reported his
year's activities, using about one page of the proceedings.
M.W. Bro. Douglas Fraser and his Committee on
Fraternal Correspondence and Relations recommended
that applications for recognition by China and Japan be
filed, that Venezuela be held in abeyance and that of
Egypt refused. Some twenty-seven pages are devoted
to reviews of proceedings. Ontario receives about one-
half a page,
]\LW. Bro. R. ]\Iayson was elected and installed as
Grand Master.
SCOTLAND— 1958
Quarterly Communications.
M.W. Grand Master ^lason— The Rt. Hon. The Earl
of Eghnton and \\'inton, T.D., D.L., B.A.
The proceedings of the Quarterly Communicaation
of i\Iay and August, 1958, have been available for review.
On May ist Bro. Lord Elgin expressed his appreciation
of the excellent response to the appeal for funds for the
Scottish Masonic Home, Randolph Hill, Dunblane, an
excellent addition to the facilities of Ault Wharrie.
The Grand ^Master Mason and the Grand Secretary
visited the Scottish Lodges in Bermuda, Panama, Jamaica,
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St. Kitts, Barbados, Trinidad and British Guiana The
journey totalled some 12,000 miles by air and 3,000 miles
by sea. The Grand Master Mason's Chronological
report of and commentary on his extensive journey is
most interesting- and informative. His summary of the
trip is comprehensive but very concise.
"It is inevitable that a report of this kind must of
necessity be factual, and the folloii.'ing statistical snnimary
may be of interest : —
(a) We zvere twenty-six days in Bermuda and
the Caribbean Area.
(b) We attended seventeen meetings at which
Degrees, or other ceremonial work were car-
ried through.
(c) We were guests at thirty-three dinners, lunch-
eons, receptions, etc., at most of which we
both made speeches.
(d) JVc Jiad eight informal meetings where zve
discussed Masonic matters generally.
(e) We attended Divine Service with the Brethren
on each of the four Sundays.
Most of the business of the Grand Lodge of Scotland
is handled by the Committee of the Fund of Scottish
Masonic Benevolence, and by the Grand Committee.
Benevolent Grants totalled £565.0.0. Committees on
Finances, Hall and Buildings, Museum and Library, and
for other features report regularly to the Grand Com-
mittee.
Attached to the proceedings of the Quarterly Com-
munication of August 7th, 1958, is the Report of the
Official Opening Ceremony of Randolph Hill held on
August 2nd. The Grand Master Mason introduced
The Earl of Elgin and Kincardin who expressed his
thanks for donations exceeding £13,000, and then called
on Lady Eglinton to open Randolph Hill.
The Grand blaster Mason called on the R.W.
Substitute Grand Master, Bro. Lord Bruce, to present his
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report on a visit to West Africa, Rhodesia and Kenya.
This was done with great care and detail.
The Grand Treasurer Bro. D. Macneill Watson
presented a short report on his visit to Iran and Iraq.
Several visitors were present and AI.W. Bro. F. P.
Galbraith, P.G.M. of Alberta spoke briefly and effectively
on Masonry in Canada and on his visit to Scotland.
The Masonic Homes Board met in September and
reported donations of £13,882.13.3 for the furnishings
of Randolph Hill.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA— 1958
74th Annual Communication — April 16.
Grand Master — M.W\ Bro. His Excellency Air Vice-
]\Iarshal Sir Robert Allingham George, K.C.M.G.,
K.C.V.O., K.B.E.. CM., M.C.
Lodges, 196. Membership, 26,265. Gain, 739.
The Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and Accepted
]\Iasons of South Australia held its Half-yearly Com-
munication on October 16, 1957, and its Annual Com-
munication on April 16, 1958. The business of the
Grand Lodge is conducted largely by the Board of Gen-
eral Purposes.
During the half-year one new Lodge was consecrated
and two others were constituted. Only a few people,
one member, two widows and four children receive assis-
tance from the W'ar Relief Fund. The Board has
several homes which are available for tenancy as soon
as they become vacant. The Board also allocates
several Masonic Scholarships.
During the six months interval nine brethren were
added to the roll of fifty-year veterans. The following
regulations govern qualifications for veteran rank.
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"(a) A brother wJio Jias scrz'ed in good standing
in this Jurisdiction continously for fifty years.
(b) A brother zvho has served for an aggregate
period of fifty years in good standing in this
Jurisdiction, although such service may not
have been continuous.
(c) A brother zvho has served for an aggregate
period of fifty years in good standing in Free-
masonry, although such service may not have
been continuous and although portion of such
service may have been served in another
Jurisdiction, provided that his qualifications
for recciznng the award hove been approved
by the Board of General Purposes."
During the half-yearly communication the Grand
iMaster gave an excellent address and invited the Grand
Secretary to trace the history of the application to the
Earl Marshal of England for a warrant covering the
Arms of Grand Lodge. The design appears to be
very attractive.
At the Annual Communication the Board of Gen-
eral Purposes approved consecration of a new Lodge,
added another nine to the roll of fifty-year veterans, and
approved recognition of the Grand Lodge of the State
of Israel.
The excess if Income over Expenditure in the Gen-
eral Fund was £1,224/6/10, and funds distributed for
Benevolence were £8,655/14/8. The assets of the
Grand Lodge were listed at £151,984/0/7.
At the Annual Communication, IM.W. Bro. the Hon.
Sir Geoffrey Reed, LL.B.. presided. The total attend-
ance was 735 with Grand Representatives for eight
Provinces, in Caanada. After referring to loyalty to the
Sovereign he spoke as follows, on Fortitude, —
"Brethren, the professions of loyalty to ivhich ice
give utterance on so many occasions are not mere gestures.^
They come from our hearts and they are the voice of
that spirit by zvhich ivc arc constantly actuated, and
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which is the spring of so much of our conduct through
life. Among the attributes that keep that spirit alive
and active, the cardinal virtue of Fortitude surley pays
a very important and significant part. This is a virtue
which perhaps we are inclined to take too much for
granted, and as manifesting itself only in certain ways.
At times zue hear of or ivitness outstanding examples of
courage zvhich move us to great admiration, and often
we are amazed at the tremendous power of the spirit of
man which can lift him to such heights of achievement.
Then again we have in our midst many who over a
long period of years hear with great patience and without
complaint the inflictions of some serious disability or
illness. They also move us by the spirit they evince."
Fraternal Reviews include only the United Grand
Lodge of England, and the Grand Lodge of Australia.
SOUTH CAROLINA— 1958
22 1st, Annual Communication — April 24-25.
Grand Master— M.W. Bro. L. Wade Temple, Jr.
Lodges, 298. Membership, 55,693. Gain, 1,087.
The Grand Lodge officers had a busy year with
seven Special Communications for dedication ceremonies,
and six for the laying of cornerstones. The Annual
Communication was preceded by a Rehgious Service at
which the Grand Chaplain preached a sermon on "The
Godly Man," whom de described as follows, —
"Wherever you see a good man, zvhatever his gifts
and talents may be, it is his character that marks him
out and gives him a position of influence and authority
among men His character is not of his ozvn making.
It is his faith in God that makes him zchat he is. 'His
delight is in the lazv of the Lord, and in His Law doth he
meditate day and night.' He is the man who looks
not 'on the things that are seen; hut on the things which
are not seen.' All that we see in him to admire; his
integrity, his love of justice, his mercifulness, his kind-
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vess, is the product of his communion zvith the Eternal.
He is like a tree planted by the rivers of zvater, and it is
because his roots s^trikc deep in spiritual soil that he brings
forth fruit and his leaf does not zvither."
Attributes of character which he emphasized were, —
Firmness, Fruitfuhiess, and Freshness.
R.W. Bro. Eward G. Dixon attended as our Grand
Representative to South Carolina.
The Grand Master's address presented a vivid
picture of a year of great Masonic activity. He de-
scribed the State of the Craft in these words, —
"Harmony prevails throughout the Jurisdiction and
reports, zvithout exception, sustantiate this statement."
Tribute was paid to the memory of some 678
brethren who had died during the Masonic year.
The Grand Secretary, ]\I.W. Bro. Henry F. ColHns,
was advised by his physician to reHnquish all duties for a
time. R.W. Bro. Hugh N. Layne, S.G.W. was ap-
pointed Secretary, Pro Tem.
The Grand Master made approximately fifty visits
in South Carolina and some twenty-three to other Grand
Jurisdictions including one to the First Annual Communic-
ation, Grand Lodge, F. and A.M. of Japan, in Tokyo.
This visit ranks as the high light of his term in the Grand
East.
During the year y^^ brethren received a Golden
Emblem signifying the lapse of 50 years since they had
become Master Masons. Twenty-five year service
awards were presented to 350 brethren.
The Receipt for Dues Cards have a space on tliem
for recording the blood type of a brother.
The Treasurer's Report showed receipts in the
Masonic Relief Fund of $282,789.93, and disbursements
of $24,256.00 to 84 ^Master ^Masons and $38,986.00 to
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149 widows. The per capita contributions to the fund
were $53,982.00.
A resolution proposing the establishment of a
Masonic University in South Carolina was referred to
the Jurisprudence Committee, and was to be retained by
it for further study.
Bro. H. Dwight McAlister, Fraternal Correspondent,
reviews proceedings of other Grand Jurisdictions, and
gives about one and one-half pages to Canada in Ontario.
The opinions of M.W. Bro. W. L. Wright are emphasized.
Thomas H. Pope was elected and installed as Grand
IVIaster.
SOUTH DAKOTA— 1958
84th Annual Communication — ^June lo-ii.
Grand ]\Iaster — M.W. Bro. F. D. Richards.
Lodges, 168. ^Membership, 20,433. Loss, 100.
The Proceedings commence with records of three
Occasional Grand Lodge Communications, — one for the
Installation of the Deputy Grand Master, and two for the
Dedication of Masonic Temples at Hudson and Edgemont.
Then followed a biographical sketch of the Grand Master,
Floyd Dudley Richards.
M.W. Bro. Richards described his year as "full and
interesting." He attended twenty-four District Meet-
ings, and some six meetings of Constituent Lodges, and
made ten "out of state visitations." He made fitting
references to deceased brethren, and presented
several fifty-year medals and palms.
The Grand Treasurer reported receipts $88,671.22
for the year, including a balance of $41,490.88 from the
previous year; the disbursements were recorded as
$17,923.32 and the additional Budget Items totalled
^2/', 903.22. The Grand Charity Fund has $225,728.10
in Bonds and $153,164.34 in Stocks. Real estate in the
fund is valued at $419,510.58.
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The Grand Secretary reported complete returns
from all the Chartered I-X>dges. The Grand Lodge
Library Contingency Fund totals $5,438.41. The books
and periodicals are reported in considerable demand.
The Deputy Grand Master and the two Wardens
submitted brief reports on their year's activities.
The Grand Chaplain, Rev. J. W. Torbert, conducted
"The Masonic Memorial Service" for those who have
been called up higher by the Supreme Architect of the
Universe. He used these lines of William CuUen
Bryant.
''So live, that when thy summons comes to join
The innnmerahle caravan zvhich moves
To that mysterious realm ivhere each shall take
His chamber in the silent halls of death,
Thou go not like a quarry slave at night
Scourged to his dungeon; but, sustained and soothed
By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave
Like one zvho zvraps the drapery of his coucJi
About him, and lies dozoi to pleasant dreams.
Fifty-year pins were awarded to y^ veteran brethren,
palms to 6 sixty-year stalwarts, and Distinguished Service
awards to 7 members.
At the banquet, IM.W. Bro. Robert A. Tate, Grand
Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan, delivered
a fine address on "Freemasonry and Freedom". He
discussed some five phases of modern society and pointed
out Edward Gibbon's claims in "The Decline and Fall
of the Roman Empire" were applicable to conditions
to-day. These five points were emphasized, —
"i. The undcr}]iining of the dignity of the home
which is the basis of human society.
2. Higher and higher taxes — the spending of public
monies for free bread and circuses.
3. The mad crace for pleasure — sports becoming
ever\ year, more exciting and inore brutal.
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4. The building of gigantic armaments when the
real enemy zvas within.
5. The decay of religious faith, faith fading into a
mere form, losing touch with life and becoming
impotent to guide people."
Thirty-six pages are used for Fraternal Correspond-
ence and Recognition. One page is given to the Grand
Lodge of Canada, in the Province of Ontario.
The new Grand blaster is M.W. Bro. Ernest L.
Johnson.
TASMANIA— 1958
67th Annual Communication — February 22.
Grand Alaster— M.W. Bro. F. J. Carter.
Lodges, 67. Membership, 8,479 Gain, 104.
The meeting was held at Devonport and was attended
bv all except 6 Lodges. Alost of the business was
reported by the Board of General Purposes and the Board
of Benevolence. The former indicated progress in
improvement of Lodge premises.
"The Board now has under consideration a scheme
for creating a fund for the purpose of assisting Lodges
zvith their Temples, and of purchasing an office for
Grand Lodge. The proposal will be put before Grand
Lodge at the half-yearly Communication in August next."
The Board of Benevolence reported assistance to
10 brethren and to 29 widows and dependents of deceased
IMasons.
"Relief has been extended to Masons in distressed
circumstances, their widows and children to the extent
of £1,953/0/4, zvhich includes special Christmas cheer
of £380. (£10 per beneficiary). This shows an increase
of £152 odd on the corresponding period last year.
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"Total disbursements for the year amounted to
£3,476/13/3, an increase of £240 on last year.
The Grand Inspector of Lodges favoured an im-
provement in deportment and dignity.
, "Deacons have a Jiabit of using their IVands to
indicate to Candidates zvhere and how they are required
to stand. The IVand is their emblem of office and it
does not look well to see it used in this manner.
"Some Worshipful Masters and Wardens use their
Gavels in a far to forcible manner."
Punctuality sometimes appears to be violated in
Tasmaina — a failing in some Lodges in Ontario, Canada.
"A punctual opening of the Lodge by the Worship-
ful Master, and the saving of a few moments here and
there, can result in the ceremony in the Temple finishing
early enough to enable Brethren to remain for the pro-
ceedings in the South, and still be home in good time if
desired. It does not appear detrimental to the fellozv-
ship of the South if some Brethren consider it necessary
to go home before the conclusion of the evening due to
a late finish."
The Grand Master gave an extensive review of the
year's activities. A few of his remarks might be given
attention by many Masons in the Grand Lodge of Canada.
"I learn there have been instances where, on a Past
Master's Night, a Master of a Lodge has handed over
his collar to a Past Master performing the ceremony
for the evening. It is quite wrong for him to do so,
as in effect he is divesting himself of his Master's
authority.
"Another matter to zvhich I would like to refer is a
report that in some Lodges proceedings continue in-
definitely some time after the Tyler's Toast. This is
a bad practice and leaves the Craft open to adverse
criticism. . . .
"We need to build up and constantly maintain a
high standard for our admission to the Craft. I am
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afraid there is still a tendancy for some Brethren to treat
the matter lightly and to introduce candidates who haz'e
not the fundamental qualities to either appreciate Masonry
for zvhat it really is or the inclnation to adhere to its
standards."
V.W. Bro. W. E. Xorthey, P.G.C. delivered an
interesting address at the dedication of the Tamar Valley
Xew Temple on "Our Xame — \\'hat's in a Name?"
The address was treated in four sections, — ^Lodge,
Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons,
The Grand ^Master was continued in office for
another year.
The half-yearly communication was held on August
30, 1958, with the Grand Master presiding.
The Board of General Purposes presented a report
covering some six meetings and including congratulations
to five brethren who had been awarded the Fifty Years
Long Ser\'ice Jewels. Several resolutions were present-
ed to Grand Lodge to amend the constitution. One to
establish a Property Fund to provide Headquarters for
Grand Lodge evoked a lengthy discussion and action
was deferred until the next meeting.
The Grand ^Master delivered a fine address in which
he said in part, —
"In saying therefore as I do noiv, that the state of
tilt Craft in Tasmania generally, remains healthy and its
reputation high, it zcill be recognized that such a state-
ment is supported by my own close observation and
personal experience."
Two notable orations are recorded, — one by V.W.
Bro. W. E. Northy, P.G.C. at the dedication of the new-
temple for Lord Dulverton at Oatlands, and a second on
"The Eminence of Freemasonrv,"' given bv W. Bro. Dr.
W. H. Hill, P.G.St.B. on the diamond jubilee of a Past
Grand Alaster.
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TENNESSEE— 1958
144th Annual Comnninication — March 26-2J.
Grand Master — ]\I.W'. Bro. James Walter Kerr.
Lodges, 389 (2 U.D.) Alembership, 87,080. Gain, 1,676,
Some 387 Chartered Lodges were represented at
this Annual Meeting, and distinguished guests attended
from 14 sister Grand Jurisdictions. Seven members
of fifty or more years ^lasonic service were specially
recognized.
Under Necrology the Grand ^Master requested the
Grand Chaplain, R.\V. Bro. W. L. Scott to conduct a
brief memorial service in memory of 1,109 members
who had died during the year.
The Grand Master's impressions may be gathered
from the following quotations from his address, —
"I believe that Masonry in Tennessee, generally
speaking, is in good co)iditio)i. The various Masonic
bodies are working together harmoniously, a>id are en-
deavouring to increase the loyalty and significance of
Masonry to their initiates. We have had the finest
cooperation from all of the}iL
"The theme of my message to the Masons of
Tennessee this year has been 'Not More Men in Masonry
but More Masonry in Men. Certainly, we zcant all
the good men in Masonry zee can get, but I am firmly
convinced that if zve are to build zcell zve must put more
Masonry in men a)id, zvhen zve do, zee will attract more
and more good men into Masonry.
"We should promote Masonic Education; the
practical and theological effect of Freemasonry zcill up-
lift and broaden the individual. 'High principles do not
flourish automatically; they must be nutnred.' General
Omar Bradley said, 'Humanity is in danger of being
trapped by its moral adolescence — Man is stumbling
blindly through a spiritual drakness zvhile toying ziith
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the precarious secrets of life and death — Ours is a world
of Nuclear giants and ethical infants'.
"We are living in an age of fear and anxiety; fear
of nuclear bombs and rockets, of warfare more dreadful
than the mind of man can conceive. Some tell us that
there is no defense. But my Brethren there is. There
is a spiritual force far greater than the force and power
of any man-made bomb.
"Tzventy-scven fine District Meetings were held and
it zcas my pleasure to be present and speak to the Brethren
at each of them; zvith but a few exceptions the meetings
were zvell planned and zvell attended; some were out-
standing."
M.W. Bro. Kerr had words of praise for the Order
of Rainbow Girls, for the Order of DeMolay for boys,
and for the Order of the Eastern Star.
Tlie Grand Master's references to Masonic Charity
were brief and pointed, as the following sentences indicate.
"Charity is one of the main pillars of the Order,
and he who is destitute of that noble feeling is unworthy
the name of Mason.
"I am thoroughly conznnced the system nozv practiced
in Tennessee far excels the system formerly followed of
bringing the men. zvomen and children into a Home."
The Endowment Fund Commission reports assets
$1 1,137,900.83. ^laintenance and operation of the Home
amounted to $77,083.33. Some 280 persons were cared
for in 1957.
The Grand Secretary reported the issue of one
hundred and seven certificates and pins for presentation
to 50-year Masons. He announced the receipt of
$240,591.28 from Lodges and other sources.
M.W. Bro. W. P. Douglas reviews Fraternal Cor-
respondence and emphasizes True Fraternalism in his
Foreword. His reviews include the Conference of Grand
Masters, Conference of Grand Secretaries and the meet-
ing of the George Washington Masonic National Mem-
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orial Association. Canada (Ontario) receives a page
with an excellent reference to the address of M.W.
Bro. W. L. Wright.
William Josiah Saunders, Jr. engaged in the lumber
and building business and a Alason since 1918 was elected
and installed as Grand Master for the ensuin? vear.
'C3 .
UTAH— 1958
86th Annual Communication — January 27-28.
Grand Master — ^I.W. Bro. Calvin A. Behle.
Lodges, 31 (2 U.D.). Membership, 6,823. Gain, 197.
The Grand blaster presided at two occasional com-
munications for the laying of cornerstones and at one for
the institution of a new Lodge. Thirty Lodges were
represented at the Annual Communication. Bro. John
Robertson was present as Grand Representative of the
Grand Lodge of Canada.
In obedience to the Grand Lodge Constitution, the
Grand Master reviewed the activities for the year paying
tribute to the various Grand Lodge Officers and com-
mittees for duties well performed. He said, —
"Utah Masonry needs new plans upon its Trestle
Board if it is to go forzvard to accomplish still greater
acJiicvements in line zvith those of the past."
The Grand Master believed that the new Masonic
Code, prepared during the year, would be a proper legal
basis for planning, designing and acting.
The Grand Treasurer showed receipts of some
$21,350.57 and disbursements of $19,757.14. The total
assets of Grand Lodge are 815,147.56.
The Grand Secretary, R.W. Bro. Clarence M.
Groshell, made an excellent detailed report on finances
and membership.
The Grand Lecturer tries to visit all Lodges in the
Jurisdiction, but cannot always accomplish this task on
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the allocated budget. He reported that all Lodges,
except two, had conducted examinations of candidates
in all three degrees. Utah and many Grand Jurisdic-
tions in the United States emphasize the examination in
the third degree.
The Grand Senior Warden announced that Grand
Lodge had not been called upon for charitable assistance.
Local Lodges were able to handle their own problems.
Utah has a ]\Iasonic Foundation, which has the
following "objects, purpose and pursuits" —
"Generally to encourage charity and education and
charitable and educational oitcrprises and undertakings ;
to receive gifts, bequests and devises of property for
charitable and educational uses and purposes; and to
secure uniformity of purpose and of powers and duties
of administration in the management and control of
property so given, bequeathed or devised for charitable or
educational purposes."
Two youth organizations, Job's Daughters and the
Order of DeMolay, are approved by the Grand JLodge of
Utah, and it will make an effort to make the functions
of these Orders better known among the constituent
Lodges.
The Committee on Foreign Relations recommended
recognition of Guatemala and that Japan be delayed.
The Annual Banquet was held on the evening of
January 28, followed by the installation aand investiture
of officers.
William Ernest Gushing was elected and installed
as Grand Master.
The Proceedings conclude with a listing of Officers
and Members of all Lodgfes.
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VERMONT— 1958
165th Annual Communication — June 11-12.
Grand Master— AI.W'. Bro. Alton G. Wheeler.
Lodges, 103. ]\Iembership, 18,439. Loss, 123.
The Grand Master was deeply grateful for the co-
operation and support he had received. He paid a
fitting tribute to several brethren who had passed to the
Grand Lodge Above, closing it with this poetical quot-
ation, —
"They zvalkcd the path the great have trod,
The great in heart, the great in mind,
Who looked fJirough Masonry to God
And looked through God to all mankind,
Learned more than sign, or zvord, or grip.
Learned man's and God's relationship."
This was followed by a report on his year's activ-
ities, and the Grand blaster selected a dinner at North-
field, attended by 200 members, as the outstanding meet-
ing of his year. He was enthusiastic over the Grand
Master's Conference, and spoke encouragingly about
Masonic Charity. The Benevolent Fund exceeded
$200,000.00 and the Grand Master thought there should
be a permanent counsellor as to its investment. He
favoured a blanket liability insurance policy in the name
of Grand Lodge covering it and all constituent Lodges.
The greatest problem of the age was presented by
M.W. Bro. Wheeler in this quotation. —
"At the present time when the conflict of ideologies
is perhaps sharper than ez'er in zvorld history and u\hen
the material side of life seems to override every other
consideration, it is zvell for men and nations to reexamine
themselves as to zvhat it is they believe.
"It is not easy to do. Our material achievements
are so impressive and our physical problems are so over-
126 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
whelming that zve tend to lose sight of the things that
really count in life and forget the ancient truth that 'Man
cannot live by bread alone'.
"The great accomplishments of science and tech-
nology may be said to be the material strength of a land
such as America, and are the safeguards of human free-
dom, and our strongest assurance that we can move for-
ward constructively towards the kind of world we expect
and zvant. Yet nations as zvell as individuals face the
risk of a breakdown zvhen they turn azvay from funda-
'mentals, when they feed only the body and not the spirit."
The role of Masonry in world affairs is assessed
in the following remarks.
"Masonry is the brotherhood of all men under God,
■and if zve are to serve and perform our high mission in
this' zvorld we must truly unite all men and do it while
permitting them to hold their own opinion in matters
of religion and government. Masonry does not attempt
to unite nations, sects or religious or political factions,
■but it does unite men, and unites them zvhile permitting
them to still hold their individual opinions/'
The Grand Secretary presented a report covering
almost ten pages, including statistics on membership and
funds, dispensations. Grand Representatives appointed
and approved and other matters. During the year some
90 fifty-year veterans' gold lapel buttons had been
approved for presentation. He lists some 36 secretaries
of Lodges who have served 10 to 33 consecutive years.
The Committee on Fraternal Relations recommended
recognition of the Grand Lodge of Japan but that requests
of the two Grand Lodges in Sao Paulo, Brazil, be held
in abeyance.
Frank McCreary Brownell was elected and installed
as Grand i\Iaster.
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VICTORIA (AUSTRALIA)— 1958
Grand IMaster — :\I.W. Bro. His Excellency General
Sir Dallas Brooks, K.C.B., K.C.M.G,, K.C.V.O.,
D.S.O., K. St. J.
Lodges, 782 Membership, 114,601. Gain, 1,810.
The Quarterly Communications of the Grand Lodge
of A.F. & A.M. Victoria (Australia) are held around
the middle of the months of March, June, September
and December with the Grand blaster on the throne.
R.W. Bro. W. T. Tucker, P.D,G,M„ Grand Represent-
ative of the Grand Lodge of Canada, in the Province of
Ontario, was present at all four meetings.
At each quarterly the Board of General Purposes
and the Board of Benevolence make interesting reports.
The Board of Management of Freemasons' Hospital
gives quarterly reports. During the year 1,574 patients
were admitted and a total of 1,419 major and minor
operations were performed. The Average Stay in the
Hospital was 12 days. The completion of a new wing of
the hospital has brought the capacity up to 115 beds.
The consolidated Balance Sheet shows Assets of
the Grand Lodge as £ 1,073,879, a considerable portion of
which represents Benevolent Activities. The reports of
the March quarterly are generally more detailed, leaving
the impression that this quarterly assumes more im-
portance than the others, especially those of June and
September. In June the Grand Treasurer reported
£1,003,929 as the total of Trust Accounts for Specific
Purposes, and the Credit of the General Fund as £74,300,
At each quarterly lists of "Exclusions and Restor-
ations" for various reasons are given and the "Fraternal
Dead" are duly reported. In December the Grand
Master was nominated for another year's service, being
the eighth year in succession.
Bro. C. W. Davis, Grand Secretan.'. devotes about
16 pages to his Report on Correspondence in dealing with
some 21 Grand Jurisdictions, Apparently no Proceed-
ings from the Grand Lodge of Canada were available.
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VIRGINIA— 1958
i8oth Annual Communication — February 11-13.
Grand Master — M.W, Bro. Archer B. Gay.
Lodges, 339. Alembership, 68,152. Gain, 750.
For the meeting of February 11, 1958, M.W. Bro.
Archer B. Gay, Grand Representative for Canada in
Ontario, was on the throne. On the previous October
12 he had issued a proclamation calling a Commerative
Communication of the Grand Lodge of Virginia in
Williamsburg, where the Grand 'Lodge had been inaugur-
ated in 1778.
Grand Master Gay's address on this occasion was
an interssting, historical review of Masonry m Virginia,
and he presented three plaques to the oldest Lodges,
M.W. Bro. Gay introduced R.W. Bro. Whitfield W,
Johnson, P.G.M. of Massachusetts, who delivered an
excellent address on this Founders' Day Celebration.
This paragraph is taken as a sample of his thoughtful
treatment of Masonry.
"Much emphasis has been placed by historians on
the diversity of economic, social, religious and cultural
interests and traditions and upon the prejudices and
jealousies which pulled the colonies apart. It therefore
behooves Masonic historians to point out the one common
personal tie which bound a fezv men in each colony to
each other in mutual respect, confidence and fraternal
brotherhood."
The Grand Treasurer's report showed total recepits
of $340,155.98 and disbursements of $336,144.63, in-
cluding about $40,000.00 for U.S. Treasury bills.
At the Annual Communicaation ]\LW. Bro. Gay
delivered a lengthy and informative report on his year's
stewardship. He paid a fitting tribute to the fraternal
dead, and was very pleased with the co-operation he
received from all his officers, and especially his District
Deputy Grand Masters. He made many visits in
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Virginia and several to other Grand Jurisdictions. He
constituted two new Lodges and issued a dispensation
for the creation of another. He praised the Virginia
"Masonic Herald", and favoured more ^Masonic Research
and Education. He has made quite an effort to
develop benevolence, especially by making the Masonic
Home of Virginia better known. The following
quotation emphasizes the state of Freemasonry.
"Freemasonry has, as a part of her mission, the art
of teaching. We teach many things. We begin
zvith the catechism of the Entered Apprentice Degree
and progressing from that point, her votaries may move
into the realms of profound philosophy. Ritualistic
teaching, therefore, Jias an honored place in our plan,
for it marks the point of the beginning of knowledge."
lie concluded his address with hope for the future.
"Let us be as men zvith a vision, as builders who
see in the imperfect stone the walls of a mighty cathedral.
Let us go forward into the future zvith the light of a
holy fire in our eyes, as men determined to build anezv
the' temple of tomorroiv by the deeds zvhich zve do today.
Thus seeking, trusting in'lhe goodness of God and build-
ing according to the plans laid down on the trestle
board shall zve glorify the Supreme Grand Master in
this zvorld and the next."
Some 436 pages of the Proceedings are devoted to
the Rosters of various Working Lodges, several to
reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters, and seven
to "In Memoriam."
Earl Stanley Wallace was elected and installed as
Grand Master.
WASHINGTON— 1958
loist Annual Communication — June 17-18.
Grand Master— :\LW. Bro. Walter T. Higgins.
Lodges, 280. :\Iembership, 69,285. Gain, 56.
The Proceedings open with a biographical account
of the Grand Master with special emphasis on his Masonic
130 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
interests. The following excerpts indicate the regard
with which he is held by his brethren.
"In the office of Grand Master he displayed bound-
less interest and enthusiasm, an abiding faith in the
inherent goodness of his fellozvmen, a devotion to duty
that permitted of no favoritism or partiality, an eagerness
to counsel ivith his brethren on all occasions and a
willingness to assume responsibility at all times. He is
totally devoid of all undue ostentation and his genial
smile, gracious demeanor and pleasing personality have
won him a host of friends everywhere."
Only some 13 Lodges were not represented at this
annual session. Among the Grand Representatives,
M.W. Bro. Ford Q. Elvidge responded to the roll call
for Canada in Ontario.
The Grand Master's address was a factual report
of his year's service and gave the impression that
Masonry was in a healthy condition in Washington, and
that the finances of Grand Lodge were excellent. Among
his visits were meetings at twelve Lodges in Alaska.
The total assets of the Grand Lodge are $3,182,015.13
with no Liabilities. This sum includes $2,253,772.11 of
the Masonic Home endowment Fund.
The Grand Orator, V.W. Bro. Elmer C. Huntley,
spoke on several facets of Freemasonry, emphasizing that
Masonry is a movement that will never outlive its use-
fulness because it calls men together on the level. He
believes that participation, compassion and resilience are
the three main ingredients which keep any movement
alive.
The Fraternal Correspondent, M.W. Bro. Fred
Winkles, recommended recognition of Grand Lodge
Swiss Alpine, and the Grand Lodge of the Netherlands,
but urged that the requests of Gran Logia de Sao Paulo,
Brazil, be denied and that no action be taken on the Gran
Logia de la Republica de Venezuela.
Thirty-six pages are devoted to the reviews of the
Proceedings of many Grand Lodges, including an inter-
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esing "Foreword". Rulings by the Grand Lodge of
Canada (Ontario) are recorded, — on new building pro-
grammes, and on the denial of the use of recordings in
the ceremonies.
The Masonic Home has 159 residents, 42 men and
117 women, the average age being 82.25 years. A
Special Committee of the Xeeds of Older ^Members made
an interesting report urging generous consideraation
of indigient Masons and their relatives.
The report on IMasonic Research and Education
showed much activity by the Committee. Some ten
recordings of interesting addresses are available for distri-
bution.
Tlie Grand Historian, W. Bro. Robert B. Anderson,
made a complete report on Lodges which have disappear-
ed, or were consolidated with others.
Dr. Frank M. Fulton was elected and installed as
Grand Master for the ensuing vear.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA— 1957
Quarterly Meetings — August, November, February, May.
Grand Master — Lieut.-Gen. Sir Charles Gairdner.
Lodges, 302. ^Membership, 21,953. Gain, 392.
The Grand Lodge of Western Australia was in-
augurated on February 27, 1900, with a membership of
some 2,000 which was increased to 2,584 by the end of
the year. Since then there have been annual increases
except in five years.
The Alay quarterly also serves as the Annual Meet-
ing of the Grand Jurisdiction. At the four quarterly
meetings of the Grand Lodge, excellent reports are sub-
mitted by the Board of General Purposes and the Board
of Management of the Western Australia Widows,
Orphans and Aged Freemasons Fund.
132 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
The Fund of General Purposes showed expenditures
of slightly over £15,235 and a balance of £3,559. The
Grand Lodge has around £288,552 in various invest-
ments. The several benevolent funds contribute to the
support of 38 children, 17 aged Freemasons and 87
widows of Freemasons, requiring an expenditure of
£ 10,485.
It had been the procedure in Western Australia to
circulate the Charity Box prior to its presentation to the
candidate. In 195 1 the Board of General Purposes
advised Lodges that it deprecated the procedure, and in
August, 1956, the practice was expressly forbidden.
Reduction of the embarrassment of the candidate is
generally commendable !
During the year 274 Lodges were visited by Grand
Lodge Officers and some 199 dispensations were issued
for various purposes. Fraternal recognition was ap-
proved for the Grand Lodges of Norway and Venezuela.
The Grand Master was re-elected and proclaimed
for another year. He named M.W. Bro. (Dr.) J.
L. Rossiter as Pro Grand Master for 1957-58.
Some 17 pages are devoted to the review of pro-
ceedings arranged under various topics. Under the
heading, "Nature of Freemasonry", ample quotations are
recorded from the addresses of the Grand Master of
Alberta and of M.W. Bro., Most Reverend W. L. Wright,
then Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada
(Ontario) .
WEST VIRGINIA— 1958
94th Annual Communication — October 15-16.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. Wm. W. Roberts.
Lodges, 163. ]\Iembership, 48,914. Gain, 381.
Early in the proceedings the Grand Master welcomed
visitors and Representatives of other Grand Lodges,
among whom was Bro. Turney R. Reed, Grand Repre-
sentative of the Grand Lodge of Canada (in Ontario).
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The Grand Master's Address gave a complete out-
line of his various visits, decisions and dispensations. He
described Masonry in West Virginia as follows, —
"The brethren of this Grand Jurisdiction exemplify
a high degree of morality and strength of character as
they labor valiantly in the -cinyards of Masonic truth.
It may be truly said that they have learned that the
Plumb of Life admonished them to walk uprightly in
their several stations before God and man, and to square
their actions by the Square of Virtue. Such sterling
qualities of manhood are uplifting to our generation, and
a Mason w.ho is so possessed ivith these virtues, is likened
unto a towering monument that lias strength to stand
firm and intact against the forces of evil and the ravages
of time. May each of vur brethren resolve anew to
inculcate zvithin his heart and soul a greater desire to
excel in the practice of Masonic virtue as he travels
Life's pathway."
He decided that the petition of one who has been
rejected by another Lodge in this or any other Grand
Jurisdiction may not be received until at least three years
shall have elapsed except by the consent of the Lodge
that rejected him.
He also claimed that a brother Mason who owes
dues is entitled to a Masonic funeral provided he has
not been suspended for non-payment of dues.
The Grand Master issued several edicts covering
Un-masonic Conduct, on Illegally-made Masons and on
Official Misconduct. These decisions cover some i8-
pages of the Proceedings.
Special Communications were held for four dedic-
ations and one for laying a corner-stone. The Grand
Master made some 29 visitations in West Virginia and
eight ouside the State.
The Grand Lecturer, M.W. Bro. Gilbert E. Griffin,.
made an excellent report in which he condemned care-
lessness in dress at Lodge Meetings in tliese words, —
134 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
"Informal and sloppy dress almost invariably insures
informal and sloppy degree work."
The Deputy Lecturers held eighty-nine schools of
instruction during the year. 347 Worshipful Masters
260 Senior Wardens, 246 Junior Wardens, 741 Past
Masters and 1,630 Secretaries attended these meetings.
The Masonic Home is evidently an excellent in-
stitution. Total receipts for its maintenance were
$77,883.88, all of which was disbursed except about
$14,000.00.
Wm. R. Loper, was duly installed as Grand Master,
A bi'ef biography of the new ruler of the Craft forms
the "foreword" to the proceedings.
WISCONSIN— 1958
114th Annual Communication — June lo-ii.
Grand Master — M.W. Bro. AM. E. Anderson.
"Lodges, 307 (i U.D.) Membership, 64,674. Loss, 125,
Among the distinguished guests presented to the
Grand Master were M.W. Bro. Harry L. Martyn, Grand
Master, and R.W, Bro. E. G. Dixon, Grand Secretary
of the Grand Lodge of Canada, in the Province of
Ontaria.
Grand Lodge collects $3.85 dues per member or a
"total of $265,483.60 of which $16,309.00 go to the Charity
Fund and $156,566.40 to the Masonic Home Maintenance.
Fixed assets of the Wisconsin INIasonic Home and
Hospital property and the Grand Lodge Building are
$596,162.47. The sum invested in various funds is
$1,514,709.68.
Wisconsin is very strict regarding alcohol. A man
elected to receive the degrees was afterwards dicovered
to be employed at a resort that sells intoxicating liquors
and he dispenses beer and liquor at times. It was
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ruled that the Lodge had no authority to receive or act
upon a petition from a person so employed. The Master
had to decare the election null and return the fee.
Two Hundred and Thirty-two recipients of Fifty-
year Certificates are listed. The Grand Master present-
ed one to a brother who had served 67 years.
The incoming- Grand Master was left to perform
certain duties among which were the appointment of
several committees. One was to study the various
District Deputy systems and to recommend to the next
Annual Communication of Grand Lodge. Another com-
mittee was to study and recommend in reference to the
establishing of an endowment Fund for the needs of the
Home.
The Grand Secretary presented a complete report
including lists of publications available for distribution,
free and by sale, from his office. Some 23,600 Masons
in Wisconsin subscribed for "The Wisconsin Freemason".
The editors are highly commended for many fine articles.
Master Masons receive this official publication without
charge upon request.
Several pages of the Proceedings are devoted to
many resolutions and to grievances and appeals.
Memorial Tablets and Markers were erected and
unveiled by the Grand Master, one for the Masonic
Home and one for the first Grand Tyler, Bro. Ebenezer
Clewett.
The Grand Lecturer was impressed by the im-
proved floor and rod work, but indicated further need
for improvement in many Lodges. He lists Proficiency
Men in three pages and Ritualists on four.
The Committee on Foreign Relations recommended
recognition of the Grand J^odge of France if investig-
ations proved favourable. The Grand Lodges of Sao
Paulo and of Bolivia were favoured for recognition and
exchange of representatives.
136 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA
Gilbert J. Schwartz was elected and installed as
Grand Master for 1958- 1959.
Over forty pages are used in the report of the Com-
mittee on Foreign Correspondence. Several topics are
considered and at the end a few Grand Lodges receive
individual treatment. It is interesting to note quotations
of considerable length from addresses of Grand Master
Rev. E, C. Evans of Prince Edward Island, Grand
Master Most Rev. W. L. Wright of Canada in Ontario,
and Grand Master Rev. Arthur E. Coleman of New
Brunswick. Great emphasis is placed on Masonic
Education.
WYOMING— 1958
84th Annual Communicaation — August 25-26.
Grand ^Master — M.W. Bro. Harold H. Saunders.
Lodges, 52. ]\Iembership, 12,831 . Gain, 112.
The Proceedings begin by recounting "A few Events
in the Life of Floyd Holland", the Grand Master, elected
and installed for 1959. This introduction is followed
by reports of five Special Communications, three for lay-
ing cornerstones and one each for the installation of
officers and the constitution of a Lodge.
The Annual Communication was held at Cody,
Wyoming, and was presided over by the Grand Master.
Among the distinguished visitors was Governor Mildvard
L. Simpson. The Credentials Committee reported the
attendance of 50 Lodges represented by 207 votes.
The Grand Master's address was condensed to some
seven pages, including a hst of the official visits to all
Wyoming Lodges. Reference is made to 210 brethren
who died during the year. The Grand Master issued
13 dispensations and praised the History of the Grand
Lodge of Wvoming prepared by the Grand Historian,
Bro Dr. Walter C. Reusser. He also presented some
2j *fifty-vear Masonic Buttons. He was greatly im-
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pressed bv the Grand Masters' Conference in Washing-
ton, D.C.'
The Grand Secretary was honored by a surprise
award known as "Big Medal of Honor" from the Grand
Lodge of Germany. He reported that the Grand Lodge
of Wyoming, in seventeen years, had contributed
$78,916.18 to the Hospital Visitation Program of the
Masonic Service Association, the current year's donation
being $6,618.55.
The Grand Treasurer reported total receipts at
$29,457.65 and disbursements of 828,251.05. The Cash
Balance in the bank was $27,387.09, and in addition, the
Grand Lodge has $30,000.00 in U.S. Savings Bands. The
total Assets of the Wyoming Masonic Home Foundation
are listed as $197,741.11. The Grand Librarian showed
a balance of $32.50 from his grant of $75.00.
The Chairman of the Committee on Fraternal Dead,
quoted these passages of Scripture in an introduction to
his report.
"And I heard a great voice out of Heaven saying,
Behold, tJie tabernacle of God is zvith men. He zvill
dwell zvith tJicm, and they shall be His people, and God
himself shall be zvith thcni, and be their God.
"And God shall zvipe azvay all tears from their eyes;
and there sliall be no more death, neither sorrozv, nor
crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for former
things are passed azvay."
The Director of Masonic Education concludes his
interesting report with a quotation from John Ruskin.
"Therefore zi'hen zve build, let us think that zve build
for eternity. Let it not be for present delight nor for
present use alone, but let it be of such zvork as our
descendants zvill thank us for; and let us think as zve
lay stone upon stone, that a time zvill come zvhen these
stones zvill be held sacred because our hands have touched
them and men zvill say as they look upon the labour that
zvrought them, 'See! this, our fathers did for us' ".
The Committee on Fraternal Correspondence and
Recognition reported favourably on extension of recog-
nition to Guatemala and Japan.
APPENDIX
GRAND IVIASTER S BANQUET
Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario
July 15th, 1959
M.W. Bro. Archbishop W. L. WRIGHT:
Most Worshipful Grand Master, DistingTiished Guests,
and Brethren: For many years the Grand Master's Dinner
has been the fitting culminatioi* of mutual fellowship and
profitable deliberation with our Annual Grand Lodge Com-
munication. Possibly the chief reason for this is that at
the Annual Dinner v.^e are privileged in welcoming guiest
speakers who are well-skilled in portraying the variooisi
facets of our Masonic philosophy. We have such a
distinguished brother in our midst this evening. The fore-
sight and the wisdom of M.W. Bro. Martyn in placing his
seal of approval on our guest speaker, Doctor Chable, is
symptomatic, I believe, of the thorough manner in which
the Grand Master has discharged the duties of his high
office during the past two years.
Our guest, R W. Bro. Doctor Chable, posse&ses outstand*-
ing academic. Masonic, theological, civic and literary gifts.
He was bora in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1920, where he received
his public and high school education. He received his Master
of Arts Degree and also his Doctor of Philosophy Degree
from Columbia University.
It is interesting to note that from the years 1954 to 1957
he sei'ved on the staff of Hillsdale College, Michigan, being
Director of Student Personnel and Dean of Men, and,
possibly more important. Associate Professor of History,
and for the past two years Dr. Chable has been the Acting
Registrar and Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Rio
Grande College, Rio Grande, Ohio.
Doctor Chable's present position is Business Represent-
ative and Public Relations Officer of the Venice-Nokomis
Bank, Venice, Florida. I am sure you would all desire Dr.
Chable to outline the terms of reference which mark such
an illustrious position and tell us briefly what is involved
in his present office.
He, by the way, is a member of the Southern Baptist
Convention.
The Masonic record of Doctor Chable is most illustrious.
I cannot begin this evening to exhaust all the Masonic
offices which he has held, and which he now holds. He is
APPENDIX 2
a member of Newburgh Lodg-e, Cleveland, Ohio, a member
and foraier officei- of Baker Chapter, Royal Arch Masons,
Cleveland; member of The Knights' Templar and also the
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, from the Valley of
Rochester. He is also a 33° Mason, being a member of The
Supreme Council of the Northern Jurisdiction of the United
States of America.
Our speaker has published many poems, sermons, and
addresses. His gifts, one can see, are inexhaustible. His
cai-eer has been incredible, and one can readily understand
that the honoured destiny to which he has reached, is in-
evitable. In all, he possesses a versatile personality and it
is our distinct honour this evening to have him in our midst
as he addresses us on the subject of "The Philosophy of
Fi-eemasonry." It is my great pri\ilege and honour to
present to you R.W. Bro. Dr. Robert Chable.
Dr. ROBERT CHABLE:
Thank vou. Most Worshipful and Most Reverend Sir.
Most Worshipful Grand Master, M.W. Sirs, R.W. Sirs, W.
Sirs, Wardens and Brethren all: It was with the keenest
of expectancy that I anticipated the privilege and pleasure
of coming here, not only to be with you but also to catch
something at least of a bit of historical significance in my
own family.
From the time I was four years of age my grandfather
trained me veiy strictly and was a great disciplinarian for
the use of pix)per grammar and adequate speech. But he
took his graduate work in theology here in Ontario, and was
very proud to be an alumnus of McMaster University before
it moved to Hamilton many years ago.
I recall having heard him say, until the day he died,
how much he thought of the Muskoka Lakes because that
was the area in which he spent every one of his holidays.
I have never had the privilege of seeing McMaster, where he
went; I have never had the opportunity to see the Muskoka
Lakes. But in any event coming here has given me the
chance to re-live something of his life when as_ a boy he
came from Wales and went to Bucknell in the United States
for college, then to McMaster University for his theology,
then to Morgan Park in Chicago. But I think there's none
of you in the room can love Canada with a more passionate
love than he did,
I should like to say, also, that I am highly honoured,
but somewhat dismayed, to be in the position I find myself
because about eight months ago, or so, R.W. Bro. Dixon,
your very capable Grand Sccretaiy, invited me to come with
the approval of your personable Grand Master, but he said
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at the time, "we would like you to give the address which
you gave at the Grand Lodge of Massachuss'etts a year or
two ago. I promised him I would do so. But what happens?
The M.W. Past Grand Master and present Grand Secretary
would be here, Bro. Gay is here — he was there. Last night
at the dinner I looked around and I think I see a half-a-
dozen of you who have been either in Massachussetts or
•othnr S'''ates and, of all these guests', I find there are only
three of you in whose States I have not been before. So I
would remind you that if anything seems repetitive to-night,
my brethren, that in the Synagogue of The First Century
Palestine tney said that "repetition is the soul of learning."
Now, unless you take me too seriously and be unduly
impressed, I want to share with you a story that Avill put
me, at least, in your eyes, in proper perspective. It is, I
think, my most delightful experience I have had thus fair
in all of my Masonic travels which have taken me literally
from Canada to Mexico; and this happened in the jurisdic-
tion of M.W. Bro. Jones here, because some years ago at
■Gooperstown, New York, where the Baseball Hall of Fame
is, I had just finished speaking in the amphitheatre of
Coopers Park, and my wife and I had returned to the old
Saga Hotel there, and were just coming down the corridor
about to go to the dining room for dinner, when a diminutive
stature of man inished up to us and in great over-exuberance,
said "Oh, sir, that was wonderful, that was magnificent,
simply marvelloiis." He said "let me tell you sir, I'm from
New York City and in New York every May on Ascension
Day we have a great service in the Cathedral of St. John
the Divine, and the Knights' Templar from all over the
metropolitan area of New York attend it", and then he looked
at me wistfully and he said, "oh, sir, I wish we could have
you S'peak at one of those .ser\'ices instead of these awful
jokers Vve've been having." I looked' at him rather steadily
and I said "thank you very much, my brother; you might
be interested to know that it was I who gave the address on
that occasion last year." And then he recouped rather
diplomatically and said "you know, sir, it's 601 feet long
fi'om the narthex to the altar and I guess you were so far
away I simply didn't recognize you and it was a case of
mistaken identity."
I had a very humorous case of mistaken identity that
occurred about two years ago, and I think some of you will
find it amusing. I told your Sovereign Grand Commander,
111. Bro Simpson, about it last night because at the time
I was speaking at their annual reunion dinner of the Scottish
Rite Valley of Detroit and during the course of the afternoon
and the early evening at various times I had at least eight
different men come up to me and they all said the same
thing, "oh, sir, you were simply marvellous in your portrayal
of that role last night" and I'd say, "I'm very sorry, because
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I wasn't even here last night and it is someone else who
should be receiving- your compliments." Well, the dinner
progressed and they introduced the Sovereign Grand Com-
mander of the A. & A.S.R., for the Dominion of Canada, who
at that time was 111. Bro. Thomas Kingsmill Wade, and then
in the introduction it was said that "none of us who were
hei^ last night will ever forget his marvellous portrayal in
that degree." Well, I turned to see who it was and it was
your Sovereign Grand Commander, Thomas Kingsmill Wade,
and if you know T. K. Wade and look at me you will find
there's quite a disparity in our ages and he could be my
father, but at least I found it hig'hly amusing that they
thought it was I who had taken the part that the Sovereign
Grand Commander of Canada had taken in the degree in
Detroit.
Now, brethren, I want to ask you to-night a very
piiofound querition; I v/ant to ask you one of the most
searching ciuestions' which can ever confront a Mason, and
that is this: "What do you honestly believe is the real
philosophy of Freemasonry?"
Now you may think about this word "philosophy" what
some people have said about psychology that says "psychology
says what eveiyone knows in language which no one under-
stands." And yet if I were to ask you what is your owm
philosophy of life you might say "well, I guess I just don't
have one." But you would be very wrong, for there is a sum
total of things which you do believe and which you use as
a guide to orient your own activities day by day, and for
all practical purposes this is your own philosophy of life.
But just as individuals have philosophies, so do institutions,
and Freemasonry has one which is very definite — I ask you
what you think it is ?
Now in the next few minutes I want to suggest to you
four basic philoifophies, each one of which is as old as' the
dawn of reported human history, and each one of which is
also as modern as tomorrow. As I would suggest them to
you I would have vou ask yourselves, "is this the philosophy
of Freemasonry," 'and the" first one is "The Philosophy of
Power."
Now the people who believe in this philosophy have a
very simrde motto, and their motto is that "might makes
right." This is the philosophy of eveiy dictator, of every
tyrant, of every war-lord and every despot the world has
ever knowm, the philosophy of Alexander the Great who
wept because there were presumably no more worlds to
conquer; it was the philosophy of Hannibal, who sent his
elephants charging across the Alps; it was the philosophy
of Julius Caesar, whose soldiers of fortune followed the
eagles of Rome all over the Mediterranean world; it was
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the philosophy of Tamerlane, of Genghis Khan, whose Mongol
hordes came crashing across the Asiatic steppes and caused
the d'owTifall of the empire; it was the philosophy of Attila
who gave the word "Hun" such a dread name in the English
language; it was the philosophy of Torquemada and his
infamous Spanish Inquisition; of Bismarck who prided
himself on being called "The blood and iron Chancellor";
of Napoleon; and in our own day it was the philosophy of
Hitler and Stalin and Mussolini. Every one of these I
have mentioned lived and died believing in a philosophy
— a. philosophy of power in maintaining that "Might
makes Right."
Hundreds of years ago a man by the name of Machiavelli
wrote a book called "The Prince". You may have never
heard of Machiavelli; you may have never heard of that
book; but almost since the day it was written it has been
a veritable bible for naked conquest and for triumph of
brute force. And then in the nineteenth century in Germany
there came along a German philosopher by the name of
Friedric Nietzsche and he wrote a number of books, one of
them called, in the English translation of it, "Man and
Supei-man." Now this was long before the days of the
contemporai'y strip character by the name, but Nietzsche's
superman was that man who could successfully hold in his
grasp ever-increasing numbers of people and absolutely
and permanently control them.
You may have never heard of Friedric Nietzsche or read
his book, but two other men did and they were profoundly
influenced by what they read there. The name of the one
who read it was Frederick Engels and the name of the other
was Karl Marx, and communism as we know it to-day is a
direct outgro\vth of the influence of Nietzsche's book, of
Marx and Engels who later published the Communist
Manifesto.
Is this the philosophy of Masonry, my brethren? No,
because Masonry knows that if history proves anything
that was ever said to be true, the words of His Lordship,
Lord Acton, uttered many long years ago were true, for
Lord Acton wrote that "power corrupts, and absolute power
cori-upts absolutely." And this was woven into the warp
and woof of the fabric of your own government. That
lesson was' made so vividly clear to me last year as I sat in
your ovTi Parliament in Ottawa and heard the debate going
on and heard your own inimitable Lester Pearson represent-
ing so eloqueiitly the loyal opposition and, as you know, in
our o^vn country it is the very part and parcel of a system
of checks and balances, so that in Canada and the United
States no man or no small group of men can ever become
too powerful, knowing that the more power that is con-
centrated into human hands, the more likely those hands
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are to be cornipted by it. And I suggest to youi that
the philosophy of power can never be the philosophy of
Freemasonry because we, as men and Masons, have learned
well Lord Acton's lesson that "power cornipts and absolute
power corrupts absolutely."
The second philosophy that I want to suggest to you
is "The Philosophy of Pleasure" and just as those who
worship a philosophy of power believe that might makes
right, those who follow a philosophy of pleasure and who
make the worship of pleasui-e an absolute end in itself and
who worship pleasure only for pleasure's sake, have their
own creed and their own motto.
Two thousand years ago on the streets of Ancient
Greece and Rome there was a group of people called the
Hedonists, and the creed of the Hedonists was veiy simple;
"Eat, di-ink, and be merry; for tomorrow we die." And so
the Roman people, as you know your history and as T know
mine, cry more and moi-e for bread and circuses, a full belly
and a good show, and they never realized how much of their
freedom they were losing under imperial Rome.
And then of course, hundreds of years later a Persian
mystical poet came along and he did not say one thing differ-
ent from what the whole Graeco-Roman Hedonists said
hundreds of years before his time, but the Persaan mysticail
poet, Omar Khayyam, in his Rubaiyat wrote:
"And ere the cock crow, those who stood before
The tavern shouted, "Open up the door.
You know how little while we have to stay.
And once departed, may retuni no more."
Tn every age. in every celebration in every nation, thei'e
are always those who are standing at the doors of the
tavern shouting "Open up, you know how little while we
have to stay, and once departed will return no more."
A few years ago I saw one of the greatest examples of
irony I have ever seen in print; it was in Life Magazine. I
have never enquined, so I do not know, whether it was done
deliberately or if it was merely a fortuitous accident. But
in any event, as I opened that issue of Life there on the one
side of a double page was a picture of a woman, a Avoman
knoAATi to all of us in this room; she was garbed in an out-
landish pseudo-naval costume and she was standing on the
deck of a yacht anchored off the Cote d'Azur of the blue
Mediten-anean Sea, and the caption under the picture,
underneath it, said that she was standing there waiting
to pipe aboard the members of what is known as the "inter-
national set." And this woman who is known as the world's
greatest party giver loves nothing so much as to tie a
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balloon to her bustle, come bouncing into a room, and the
famouis Elsa Maxwell party has begun. And I thought, Elsa,
I can get along without you all right.
And then on the other half of that double page spread
of Life Magazine was another picture^ — we have represent-
ative® of the State here in which that picture was taken —
it was a picture of a mother and a father sitting on some
old v.'ooden chairs in the backwoods area of Marj'land, and
they were surrounded by tv/elve fine looking children stand-
ing in a semi-circle behind them. Why were their pictures
in Life Magazine? Because even though in his entire work-
ing lifetime that little old father in Maiyland had never
made a salary of more than $80. a week, every single one
of those twelve children had been put through college; some
of them even had their Master's Degree — most of them did,
and some of them had even achieved their Doctorates. The
little .mother v/as asked, "how in the world on a salary like
that did you do it?" And she said "Well, I telLs you sir,
we skimped and we scraped something powerful over the
yeai's, but we got the first one through. Then", she said,
"we had one to help us get the next one through; then we had
two to help us get the third one through and finally", she
said, "Praise de Lord, we got them all through and," she
said, "all through those years we ate an awful lot of stew."
Now, brethren, I don't know what you think about stew?
Maybe you think about stew what I think about cottage
cheese, and I think it was cottage cheese, Archbishop, that
the author of the Book of Revelation in the Bible was talking
about when he called it "The abomination of desolation
standing where it ought not."
But in any event they had eaten an awful lot of stew.
And I held the two pictures side by side, the world's greatest
party giver, and on the next page a syinbol of terrible, awful,
ungrowing sacrifice, and I said to myself, "here is a com-
parison of values, here is a comparison in judgment; is the
M'orld likely to be better off because of its present day
Hedonists like Elsa Maxwell, Mike Todd, Tommy Manville,
and ever so many more, or is the world likely to be better
because of the humble, simple, sacrifice of those two little
parents in the hinterland of Maryland?"
And then a few years ago, of all places, the Headers'
Digest came out with an article written by one who is
supposed to be America's greatest showman, and he did not
say in his article one thing different from what the old
Graeco-Roman Hedonists were saying two thousand years
ago, or what Omar Khayyam said in the Rubaiyat, but he put
it into a good mid-twentieth century catch phrase, and
hundreds of thousands of Americans, like so many parrots,
begin to repeat it without thinking what they are honestly
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and actually saying. The author was Billy Rose, and the
catch phrase was: "Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think."
Now, my brethren, what is the difference between saying
as the old Graeco-Roman Hedonists did "Eat, drink and be
merry for tomorrow you may die", or saying with Omar
Khayyam,
"And ere the cock crow, those who stood before
The Tavern shouted, "Open up the door.
You know how little while we have to stay,
And once departed, may retura no more."
Or saying with Billy Rose in the mid-1950's "Enjoy yourself,
it's later than you think."
Now, brethren, it has never been so easy to do it, to
follow the contemporary creed. All you have got to do is to
use your religion that way, if you want to. The Hindu
mystic concentration is on his nails, or on a point between
his eyes and his forehead and goes through all soils of
disciplines in his religion in order to achieve Nirvana, in
order to attain that never-never land of perpetual bliss. You
can use religion if you believe as the Hindu mystic does,
that the world is the prison of your soul and the tool of
your spirit, and then you can simply enjoy yourself in
something like that, because you are more concerned with
pie in the sky, bye and bye.
Is this the philosophy of Masonry ? Do Masons worship
a philosophy of pleasure? No, because if that were the
philosophy of Masonry, my brethren, then we should be
something other than Masons because we would be what
those always are who worship at the shrine of pleasure
only for pleasure's sake, and who make the worship of
pleasure an absolute end in itself. If that wei-e the philosophy
of Masonry, then we should be what these Hedonists are,
parasites on the tree of society, sucking the sap, but gi\'ing
nothing in return.
The third one I want to suggest to you tonight and ask
you is this the philosophy of Masonry, is the Philosophy of
Withdrawal, of running away from life, and the people who
follow this philosophy don't have a motto; they have a
theme song and it's a theme song we all love to sing; it's
all right to sing it so long as we don't live it, and that is,
"let the rest of the world go by." In other words when
life gets cold and tough and hard and cruel, and when you
feel as if somehow this ever-increasing pace of allegro,
which is the tempo of our age, has somehow got us caught
in a maelstrom of activity and is sucking us down into its
depths, when you feel that j'ou cannot keep up the tempo or
the peace any longer, then the temptation is a I'eal one, and
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it's subtle, and it's the viper that crawls out of the fire and
fixes itself to our hands, to let the rest of the world go by,
to lain away from life.
And there are many ways it's done today. I will suggest
one — again it applies in religion. You see, if you believe
that the world is the prisoner of your spirit, the tool of your
soul, and you vv-ant to get away from it, there'll be a pie in
the sky, bye and bye, or like the Hindu mystic does, you
don't do very much to improve society around you where men
live and have their being. That is why India endured a
caste system for 5,000 years, and why those of us in the
Sta-tes have poured millions into the Point-Four Programme
to teach her how to do modem agricultural methods, how to
industrialize herself, because you don't do much to improve
life if you loin away from it, if your philosophy is one of
letting the rest of the world go by.
You can come all the way down the other end of the
ladder and you can also do it other v/ays, and people are
doing it all the time. You may again follow old Omar who
said: "Come take the cup that clears today of past regrets,
and tomorrow of future fears." In other words become a
chronic alcoholic. Why does the chronic alcoholic become
what he becomes ? Because he can't stand life any longer;
he can't face it clearly and have the challenge of seeing it
whole; and so he wants more than an>i;hing else to run
away from life, to let the rest of the world go by, and he
finds in his chronic alcoholism that old Omar knew just
what he was talking about, and that it does for him just what
it was supposed to do; it becomes a cup that clears today of
past regrets and tomorrow of future fears. Chronic alcohol-
ism is psychologically what we call an escape mechanism,
an attempt to let the rest of the world go by.
And there is one more way you can do it. You can
today take in your hand the dread hypodermic needle, and
you can inject it into your flesh and send into your blood
strea,m the narcotic drug and become a narcotic addict. Why
does someone become a narcotic addict? Because they
cannot stand life any longer, they want to get away from
it all, and so they use the narcotic to launch them into
some limbo where nothing bothers them, and where they can
let the rest of the world go by.
Is this the Philo-sophy of Masonry? No, but some
Masons are being bitten by it in other ways. M. Wor. Bro.
White, my immediate predecessor, and John W. Barkley, the
Grand Master of Ohio — I accepted an invitation to have
lunch with him a couple of years ago at the Union Club in
Cleveland, and he told me that he had just made a survey,
and he told me that he didn't think Ohio was any different
from any other State. He found that at an average meeting
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of a symbolic lodge, less than 5 percent of the members of
the lodge were usually present. Many of us are becoming
too concerned; we are clothing ourselves in our travellers
drapes and are being glued to our television and our radio
and our phonograph sets, and keeping our left-overs in the
refrigerator — and now in the freezer — and who doesn't wish
that they didn't keep so long? We are all becoming bitten,
perhaps, in a subtle way, to let the rest of the world go by.
Is this the philosophy of Masonry, brethren ^ No,
because I think if it were, Masoniy could never give its
resounding affirmative to the oldest question asked by
ancient man, the question of Cain — "am I my brother's
keeper?" You never solve a problem by avoiding it; you
never improve a human situation by evading it; and the
answer that we have always given, "yes, we are our brother's
keeper," but you cannot be j'^our brother's keeper if you
w'ant to let the rest of the world go by. The answer I think
we find as men and Masons in the words of an old well-
loved hymn:
"O, Master, from the mountain side
Make haste to heal these hearts of pain,
Alone the restless throngs abide,
O tread the cities' streets again
Till sons of men have learned Thy love.
And follow where Thy feet have trod
Till glorious from the heaven above
Shall come the City of our God."
The City of God, my brethren, and the Kingdom of God.
is never built by those whose philosophy is one of letting the
rest of the world go by.
Now my last one. This involves a word that I think you
must have heard ad infinitum and ad nauseum. Both Bro.
Oopus and I were discussing democracy and how people do
not know what it is. Many people are talking about this to-
day; they refer to it glibly but never bother to define it. My
fourth and last one is "The Philosophy of Materialism."
Now what do we mean by this? Let me give you a
very simple definition: Materialism looks at a man in
terms of what he owns rather than in tei-ms of what he is.
In order to dramatize it I shall paraphrase a story: This
man was a fai-mer, a particularly prosperous farmer, and he
had tremendous land, I imagine good rich fertile muck or
soil, and one day he looked it over and said, "Do you know
Avhat I'm going to do on this land? I'm going to tear doAATi
these barns and build bigger and bigger bams, raise more
and more crops, hire more and more hired hands, until T
have raised eveiy single bit I can and have it aH stored up
in my huge new bams, and when that is all done I shall
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say to myself, 'now lookit here, buster, you've got all this
stored up for your future security, take it easy.' " And,
my brethren, he said it with the greatest life ever lived,
and life turned on him and said an awful thing: "But fellow
tonight, this very night, your soul is going to be required
of you." Then came one of the most searing questions that
has ever fallen from trembling human lips — the question —
then whose will these be ?
My brethren, this man for two thousand years of
history has been known as the rich fool, and the question
he was asked then is a question that will come to eveiy
one of lis when one of two things happen to us, and I hopf;
and pray to God that none of you will ever face what Mrs.
Chable and I did a number of years ago when we found that
there would be, because there could be, no children. And
then you look at your sterling silver and look at your
ci-ystal, and you look at all the other things you have, and
an awful question hits — "whose will these things be?"
Or you come to that period where time takes a silver
brush in hand and paints your hair, or where your eyesight
falters, and your hearing falters, and your steps grow weak,
and then once more you face this. My wonderful saintly
mother-in-law faced it for she was the wife of a small
town country parson in up-State New York, and he always
wanted a small town and country charge and not in the city.
But in the first charge he had, his salary was $400. a year,
and the people brought produce from the farms in for the
parson's table and at Christmas they gave them an old
fashioned but beautiful sideboard. I remember my mother-
in-law, a year before her death, saying to me, "you know,
we love our things because they always remind dad and me
of the wonderful sheep to whom we were shepherd and
shepherdess for so many years, and I wonder if my girls'
will appreciate them as well as I do?" The nuestion had
hit her — whose will these things be^ And should you, as I
hope, my beloved brethren, \'isit our home in that golden
peninsula of Florida, where you will be most welcome I
assure you, you will see in our dining room an old fashioned
sideboard, modernized a bit, but Ave like to think that
mother would want to know it was there and that the girls
understood the sacrifice it represented.
And so, my brethren, is this the philosophy of Masonry?
Does Masonry evaluate oeople in terms of what they ovm
rather than in terms of what they are? No; but where is the
proof? The proof that the philosophy of materialism has
never been and is not now, and can never be, the philosophy
of Masonry, is to be found of course where all things are
founded in our Entered Apprentice Degree, for whether it
be the king from the oalace, or the labourer from the cot,
whether it is the millionaire or the pauper, everyone who
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enters our sacred p^oitals enters them the same way. He
is divested of the same things, and is told that Masonry
does not regard the outward appearance of a man; it's
what the man is and not what the man owns that counts
with us, and that is Masonry's answer to the false philosophy
of materialism.
So I told you, my brethren, I would suggest four
philosophies tonight and I would ask you to choose which
you believed was the philosophy of Freemasonry: The
philosophy of power that says "might makes right"; the
philosophy of pleasure that says "enjoy yourself, it's later
than you think"; the philosophy of withdrawal that says
"let the rest of the world go by"; or the philosophy of
materialism that evaluates people in terms of what they
owTi rather than in terms of what they are ? You don't want
any of them, do you? For none of these is the philosophy
of Masonry, — Then what is?
My brethren, I have set up for you four strong men
and have knocked ihem ah down; for the philosophy of
Masonry is the only philosophy that has ever worked in this
world; it's woi-king now, or will ever work in the future, and
this is the philosophy of love.
Now what do I mean by the Philosophy of Love? I do
not mean that rather silly, puppyish, overly-sentimental type
of thing that our grandparents called "sparking", then they
called it "spooning", then they called it "necking" and in
my teens we called it "pitching a little woo" and, today,
take it from an ex-college Dean, you don't dig it that way
any more, you now say, "let's play a little licky-face" — I
found that out.
I took some of my foiirier students on a conference
trip with me to New York and, believe me, it was I who got
the education. I used to say with great temerity to Mrs.
Chable "honey, could I have a little kiss?" but you don't
dig it that way any more, brethren, take it from an ex-
college Dean who knows. Today in jive talk in this crazy
age you say, "come on, babe, pucker up your chops and let
me draw on them."
Well, my brethren, that's not what I mean. When I
refer to the philosophy of love I mean love understood as
the real love can only be understood in terms of sacrifice,
for real love always means sacrifice, whether it is the mother
who takes God's hand in hers and walks through the valley
of the shadow so that the baby can live. One of my friends
who is now past sixty-five told me that one time the most
vi\id picture he had of his mother was when there was
almost no food to eat and the family was so poor at that
time that he can remember her sitting at the table and
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saying simply "I guess I'm not just hungry" and making
certain the children had the food.
One sacrifices becavise one loves, and the greater one has
the capacity for love in his heart, the greater the capacity
for sacrifice, and this principle was enunciated for all time
in the New Testament "Greater love hath no man than this
that a man shall lay down his life for his friend," — because
he loves.
Years ago I sat in on an ordination of a young man
and in his statement he said, "the cross was a symbol of
how far hate could go;" and I talked to him, I said "young
man, you have leaiTied only half the lesson and the most un-
important half; come around and look at it from the_other
side, for the