June 2001

Editor: MWBro Robert E. Juthner Vol. 66, No. 6 Grand Master’s Message As I complete my ties and new directions we will indeed attain our goal of realiz- task as your Grand Mas- for our Lodges. Breth- ing the full potential of in ter, I would like to leave ren, Freemasonry has Alberta. you with some words many challenges I would like to express my thanks to of encouragement ahead, however, when the Alberta and Northwest Territories about our wonderful the Masonic Family is Masons for inviting me to their Lodges fraternity. During the challenged and fo- and for the Brotherly Love and Friend- 96th Masonic year, we cused, using the Doric ship which they have shown to me wher- established a clear Plan as our guide, posi- ever I traveled. Thanks for all the won- game plan for effective tive change will take derful meals and hotel rooms, and to improvement and place. The future of those Officers for travel- growth in our Lodges. Freemasonry demands ling with me and for inviting me to stay The plan was based that every Brother take in their homes. upon the Doric Plan us- up the challenge in I am very excited about the future for ing a sharp strategic identifying what it is we Freemasonry. We accomplished a great focus with a view to the need to do and how to deal in 2000–2001, but there is still much longer term, of posi- do it. To use the catch more potential to be realized. We have tioning the Grand Lodge and Lodges to phrase of the day, be willing to think and excellent Lodges, superb growth op- grow well into the new millennium and work outside the box. portunities, and skilled and dedicated beyond. In my year as Grand Master, I have members. We are proud of our accom- We know and understand our enjoyed tremendous support from all of plishments, but more proud of where strengths and abilities, and we’ve iden- your Grand Lodge Officers. Our District we are going. We can make a difference. tified those we need to continue to suc- Deputy Grand Masters have energeti- We can maintain the momentum by us- ceed in managing our Lodges, by being cally taken up the challenge of improv- ing three simple words: Let’s Do It! more effective and efficient in every- ing the overall performance of their Gerald T. Webber, thing we do. The new Masonic year Lodges. Their commitment and profes- Grand Master heralds new optimism, new opportuni- sionalism give us great confidence that

Secretary as Masonic guests from the From the Grand From the Minaret “States,” we were immediately accepted The Minaret is a publication of El as “members of the family.” After the Chaplain Kalah Temple, AAONMS, of Salt Lake service we were graciously invited to City, Utah. The following appeared in the several Masonic social events where There are times in our lives when we February 2001 issue, and was written by we mingled so easily with the Canadian feel fearful of what we say and do, and of the uncle of our Grand Chaplain of the Masons and … In quiet mo- how other people think of us. We ignore 2000–2001 term. ments after this experience I have asked the Great Architect’s invitation to walk Let me share with you a genuinely myself, “how could this be?” In what with Him as one of His people. We are wonderful example of humanistic love other organization can unknown peo- afraid to confront those fears, real or that Barbara and I experienced in Al- ple be so lovingly and genuinely re- imagined, that stand in the path of our berta, Canada, last June. Our nephew ceived with such “open arms?” I re- relationships with one another and with was to be installed [sic: “invested”] as called the message contained in Luke the One with whom we place our faith. the Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge 10 where we find a wonderful biblical On a personal note, I want to say of Alberta, Canada. This auspicious example of humanistic love and con- Thank You to all of my Masonic Breth- event took place in a quaint and beauti- cern. We are all familiar with the par- ren who have touched my life during my ful community called Camrose… Among able of the Good Samaritan and how he term as Grand Chaplain. Also to our the 6–700 people who attended this helped a distressed and injured travel- loved ones who have sometimes joined event, my nephew and his wife were the ler. us in our travels and at other times only people who knew us. When we Shalom stayed home: thank you for your love walked in we felt very much alone. Darrell W. Anderson and support. Upon being introduced by the Grand Chaplain Emeritus See Prayer, page 6. Editorial 110° West Longitude. (A sizable portion, area. Yellowknife Lodge Brethren are including Kugluktuk, has since the crea- evidently giving strong support to this tion of Nunavut Territory been ceded to new development, and it can only be our Up North it, and no longer is under the jurisdic- fondest wish that they succeed in estab- “Grand Lodge has Masonic Juris- tion of this Grand Lodge.) lishing a Lodge in Inuvik, which, at about diction throughout the Province of Al- At one time there were two Masonic 68° 35' North Latitude would probably berta, and throughout that part of the Lodges active in the Northwest Ter- be the most northerly North West Territories lying to the West ritories, Yellowknife Lodge No. 162 and on the North American continent (out- of the Fourth Meridian.” So reads article Polaris Lodge No. 186 of Fort Smith. The done worldwide only by four Norwegian 3.1 of the Constitution of this Grand latter surrendered its Charter on De- Lodges, ranging up to 70° 40' 11" N Lat). Lodge. Our Grand Master has, during cember 31, 1981, leaving Yellowknife as It is our hope that in the months to his term of office, repeatedly referred to the only Masonic outpost “Up North.” come, The Alberta Freemason will pro- the fact that our Jurisdiction is com- In recent months, it should be noted, vide its readers with updates and good posed of Freemasons living in “Alberta three Brethren from Yellowknife and news. Upwards and Onwards, Up North! and the Northwest Territories” (now- about six more from other Lodges, have Meanwhile, to all Brethren and their adays “Northwest” is one word), west of shown interest in forming a new Ma- families, North and South of the Sixtieth the 4th Meridian (according to our sys- sonic nucleus in Inuvik, and it is re- Parallel, best wishes for a safe and relax- tem of survey) which corresponds to ported that other prospects are in the ing summer of 2001. Public Awareness and Strategic Communications Committee During the past several years many have Internet access. The schedule is the interim Committee will be replaced Brethren have raised the issue of public- designed to be of great assistance in with Committee members representing ity for the Grand Lodge of Alberta. Many planning Lodge activities and meetings. each of the Foundation For The Future jurisdictions, including the United Grand The Committee is also developing a or Doric Plan regions. Lodge of England, have initiated com- series of Masonic brochures with an Brethren are welcome to contact the munications strategies that include both Alberta and Canada focus. The Masonic Committee through its Chair, Bro Andy internal and external information pro- Service Association is kindly allowing Michaelson by telephone at 780-458-9145 grams. the Grand Lodge of Alberta to rework or by e-mail at Last summer, MWBro Gerry Webber their excellent materials to meet our [email protected] appointed Bro Andy Michaelson Chair needs. A review and edit of the Mentor’s of a Public Awareness and Strategic Com- Plan is underway to develop a more munications Committee and in Novem- effective and useful New Member’s Kit Grand Master’s Itinerary ber 2000 the Board of General Purposes with a view to insuring the retention of June ratified Bro Michaelson’s draft Commu- those Brethren who are new to the Craft. 1 Grand Lodge of Manitoba nications Strategy and an implementa- A small booklet titled Developing Pub- 8-10 Grand Lodge of Alberta tion budget was approved. licity for Your Lodge is in the initial stages Interim Committee members include: of being developed with a final draft 2001/2 Grand Master’s RWBro Tom Campbell, WBro David Roth expected by the end of May. Several Itinerary and ex-officio member RWBro Jerry successful public awareness programs Kopp, Assistant Grand Secretary. The from other jurisdictions are under re- June 8-10 Grand Lodge of Alberta Committee has reported to the Grand view with the hope that we’ll be able to 11 Jasper Lodge Lodge Board of General Purposes. adapt or modify them to suit the Grand 12 Patricia Lodge, Edmonton Several Committee programs are now Registry of Alberta. 13 Mystic Tie Lodge, Edmonton in the process of development. In con- Finally, a set of regulations has been 16- Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan cert with MWBro Hugh Young the Com- drafted to establish the Public Aware- 19 Norwood Lodge, Edmonton mittee is developing a full schedule of all ness and Strategic Communications 27 Onoway Lodge Craft Lodge and concordant body meet- Committee as committee of the Board of 30- Grand Lodge of British Columbia ings and social activities. The schedule General Purposes. That resolution is July will be accessed through the Grand likely to be presented at the Annual 10-13 Shrine Imperial Session, Las Vegas Lodge Web Page and printed copies will Communication in Edmonton in June. August be available to those Brethren who don’t Following the Annual Communication, 9 Exemplar Lodge, Edmonton

Provided to Freemasons of Alberta and the Northwest The Committee on the Grand Lodge Bulletin Territories west of the 4th Meridian who are members of MWBro Robert E. Juthner (Chairman); The Grand Lodge of Alberta, A.F. & A.M. WBro S. Garth Cochran; WBro Loren Kline; 330 – 12 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2R 0H2 Bro Trevor Morris — Ex Officio: Grand Master, Tel 403-262-1140 — Fax 403-290-0671 Deputy Grand Master & Grand Secretary www.freemasons.ab.ca Published each month except July and August by Annual subscription rate for non-members of the GLA is The Grand Lodge of Alberta, A.F. & A.M. C$10.00 plus mailing costs. Republication rights are Grand Master MWBro Gerald T. Webber granted to other Masonic Jurisdictions, but acknow- Deputy Grand Master RWBro Douglas N. Troock Editor: MWBro Robert E. Juthner ledgement of the source is requested. The Editor reserves Senior Grand Warden RWBro Terry A. Drolet 14103 Buena Vista Road NW, Edmonton, AB T5R 5S2 the right to accept, reject and re-write material submitted Junior Grand Warden RWBro Norman R. Thomas Tel 780-483-5124 — Fax 780-486-4512 for publication. Deadline for copy is the 1st day of the Grand Secretary pro tempore RWBro Ed Hunter e-mail: [email protected] month, two months prior to the month of issue. 2 The 74th Conference of Grand Masters of Masons of North America set to rest the ongoing conflict between Continued from last month material provided to him by Freema- the Craft Lodges, Appendant Bodies, sons, prior to the conference, spoke Frank Land Memorial Breakfast — and Shrine. Following a collection of clearly that: “Freemasonry is very strong Shrine DeMolay opening statements from the leader of on our own history and characteristics Edward Taylor, Jr., International Mas- each of the Appendant Bodies, the in- of our organization. Masons are fairly ter Councillor, Order of DeMolay, was ter-change was slow to start. The chair- clear on our mission. But Masons have guest speaker at the Frank S. Land Me- man took charge of the debate using his no vision.” He asked the question: “Why morial Breakfast. His address focused skill to prompt the lively debate that do Freemasons need to have a Vision?” on “Our Future and Where it Will followed. Much of the debate was di- He explained how one can turn dreams Go.” In a cold-hearted world of reality, rected towards the Shrine. Shrine’s Im- into Action. Barker concluded the first this generation and society in general perial Potentate Turnipseed became the three-hour Vision Session by saying: has too many issues to deal with. The focal person in the debate as some Grand “Vision without action is only a teachings of our DeMolay can be de- Masters began vetting their emotions dream, action without vision merely scribed as one of hope and vision. The regarding the statement made at the passes the time. Vision with action objective of the DeMolay program is to 73rd Conference by the Past Imperial can change the world.” share the vision with the many young Potentate. In the “Building Bridges to the Fu- men who are drifting. The social system The debate ended in harmony with a ture” session, he began with how Free- is under construction and Masonry positive conclusion that Unity must pre- masonry speaks about the past and should not take the detour, as so many vail among the Craft Lodges, Append- says nothing about the future. There- individual boys of DeMolay have so ant Bodies and Shrine. Get back to the fore, the challenge for the Masonic lead- much to gain or loose if Freemasonry basics of Freemasonry and be proud to ership is to recognize the difference falters. If Freemasonry ceases to be a be a Mason. Build the base of Masonry. between what can and cannot be force in society, it would be a sad day in In summing up, The Imperial Poten- changed. Surprisingly, many of the old North America. Taylor concluded his tate’s slogan said it all — “The key to ways may be good, but it is crucial to address with: “The task is before us now our future is membership — Together build a framework for change. The para- — Let us Begin.” we can!” digm shift will take place once Masons are allowed to explore beyond the Open “Bear-Pit” Discussion Building Bridges to the Future and boundaries and identify the things that An open discussion for Grand Mas- Power of Vision may need re-packing and, of course, ters and Heads of Appendant Bodies or Joel A. Barker conducted two ses- others that should be politely aban- their Representatives (only). The pur- sions: “The Power of Vision” and “Build- doned. In summary Barker said: “Free- pose of the discussion, and the partici- ing Bridges.” Both inter-active sessions masonry has a wonderful history to pation of the Brethren attending was to began with Barker commenting that the challenge the future well into the new Millennium. However Masons must first “Find the future: Recognize the fu- A True Story education my son will enjoy. If the lad is ture, and then To secure the future in anything like his father, he’ll no doubt a sensible and responsible way.” His name was Fleming, and he was a grow to be a man we both will be proud poor Scottish farmer. One day, while of.” Time and Place Committee — Year trying to make a living for his family, he And that he did. Farmer Fleming’s 2005 heard a cry for help coming from a son attended the very best schools and, The Committee reviewed three Grand nearby bog. There, mired to his waist in in time, he graduated from St. Mary’s Lodge formal presentations, which in- black muck, was a terrified boy, Hospital Medical School in London, and cluded the Grand Lodge of Alberta. screaming and struggling to free him- went on to become known throughout MWBro David Bruce made an outstand- self. Farmer Fleming saved the lad from the world as the noted Sir Alexander ing presentation, on behalf of the Grand what could have been a slow and terri- Fleming, the discoverer of penicillin. Lodge of Alberta. His performance made fying death. Years afterward, the nobleman’s son everyone in attendance very proud to The next day, a fancy carriage pulled who was saved from the bog was be a member of the Grand Lodge of up to the Scotsman’s sparse surround- stricken with pneumonia. What saved Alberta. The Committee awarded our ings. An elegantly dressed nobleman his life this time? Penicillin — The name Grand Lodge with the conference in stepped out and introduced himself as of the nobleman? Lord Randolph February 2005. the father of the boy farmer Fleming Churchill. — His son’s name? Sir Winston Finally, I would be remiss, if I didn’t had saved. “I want to repay you,” said Churchill. mention a conference of this dimension the nobleman. “You saved my son’s life.” An heroic act to save a boy set the demands active participation at all the At that moment, the farmer’s own history of the world on an interesting sessions, plus being available to par- son came to the door of the family hovel. course. One boy saved freedom; the ticipate in the many Masonic interac- “Is that your son?” the nobleman asked. other untold thousands of lives. tions to make this conference meaning- “Yes”, the farmer replied proudly. (This story was gleaned from the ful and worthy of our support. “I’ll make you a deal”, said the noble- Internet.) Gerald T. Webber man, “Let me provide him the level of LWK Grand Master 3 2, 1901). This time it will be celebrated as a “Family Outing.” Revisiting Tunnel Mountain It is limited to 101 participants, who will be required to sign a liability waiver and must be prepared to work with their group leaders (10 participants to 1 group leader) to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all, young and old and with varying abilities. From 11 30 to 12 30 h, pre-registered participants will gather in Cascade Lodge No. 5 Masonic Hall, 103 Caribou Street, Banff and at 13 00 h will be bussed with their group leaders to the trailhead, from where they will proceed on the hike, expected to arrive at the 1901 site about 14 30 h. It is a 2 km hike along a well-defined trail up a steady incline with an elevation gain of 240 m, to reach the summit at 1690 m. The views from the summit are exceptional. Whilst on the sum- mit, there will be an informative talk about the surroundings, with a special focus on Masonic history and how it relates to the landmarks. Those in the picture are thought to be (l to r): Capt Gordon, WM The descent is planned for 15 30 h, to arrive back at the Bow River (presenting gavel to DDGM); Hamilton Lang, Sect’y trailhead by 16 30 h and return by bus to Cascade Lodge Hall. Cascade; unknown; RWBro Edward Braithwaite, GSW Manitoba; There supper will be served at 17 00 h, at $10.00 per person. RWBro Ernest Whiteside, DDGM; MWBro Hugh Evan Gillis, GM Final remarks and farewell wishes will be heard at approxi- Nova Scotia; unknown; unknown. (Photo in Cascade Lodge No. 5, GRA.) mately 18 00 h. As first announced in the February 2001 issue of The Pre registrations have been going very well, and later Alberta Freemason, on September 3, 2001 the Brethren of Bow registrants may have to be placed on a waiting list. To still River Lodge No. 1, Cascade Lodge No. 5 and Perfection Lodge register for the Outing, to receive the detailed schedule and No. 9, will observe the 100th anniversary of the day when to get advice on appropriate attire, contact VWBro Les eighty of their predecessors had hiked to the summit of Punshon, phone 403-678-4330. Please note the Deadline Tunnel Mountain to convene a Masonic meeting (September for registration will be Sunday, August 26, 2001. All Canada Conference 2001 This year’s Conference of Grand delivered and discussed are listed here: James Pike (NB) Lodges and one District Grand Lodge • “Grand Lodge Financing and Fund- •“Will the Masonic Family Survive?” (NF) was held in Winnipeg, MB, on March raising” — RWBro Terry Shand (ON) — RWBro Doug Troock (AB) (A sec- 16th and 17th. The Alberta delegation • “Masonic Homepage Policy — ond paper on the same topic was consisted of MWBro Gerald T. Webber, Grand Lodge & Lodges” — MWBro presented by RWBro Ed Hunter (AB) Grand Master, RWBro Doug Troock, Rick Porter (MB) • “Should Masonic Lodges Own their Deputy Grand Master, RWBro Ed Hunter, • “National Leadership Program for Own Buildings?” — RWBro Terry Grand Secretary pro tem. and RWBro Lodge Officers” — MWBro John Shand (ON) Jerry Kopp, Assistant Grand Secretary, McNamee (SK) • “Lodge Summons Via the Internet” as observer. Thirty-two delegates and • “Should Concordant Bodies be Per- — RWBro James Tulk (NF) 21 observers represented the ten Cana- mitted to Attend Lodge Meetings •“Membership Recovery – Resig- dian Grand Lodges and the District and Solicit Members?” — MWBro nations, Demits, etc.” — RWBro Rex Grand Lodge SC of Newfoundland at Leigh Newcombe (PE) Cotter (NF-SC) this two-day conference. • “Liability Insurance for Lodges and • “How to Re-establish the Promin- MWBro George Cull of the Grand Grand Lodges, and Masonic Lodges ence of the Masonic Fraternity Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador, on University Campuses” — RWBro within the Community” — RWBro as President, opened the conference James Gordon (BC) Clay Munz (MB) and was followed by RWBro Jack Carey • “Coordination between Grand •“We dang well better learn how to of Saskatchewan who gave the opening Lodges Regarding Sojourning Broth- work together” — MWBro Jack invocation. A warm and cordial wel- ers” — RWBro Ted Caulier (NS) Harper (BC) come was given to the delegates by • “The Need for Long Range Plan- I found the conference to be enjoy- MWBro Rick Porter, the Grand Master ning” — RWBro Emanuel Liechti able, enlightening and of benefit to the of Manitoba, the host Grand Lodge. (QC) participants and the Craft, and I feel Fifteen interesting discussion papers • “Do We Effectively Communicate privileged to have been part of this were presented over the period of the Information On Suspensions, Exclu- august body. conference. The delegates were very sions, Between Grand Jurisdic- Doug Troock, Deputy Grand Master attentive and some thought-provoking tions?” — MWBro Art Brown (NS) (Editor’s Note: The above mentioned discussions developed, regarding both • “Annual Communications Invita- papers on “Will the Masonic Family Sur- positive and negative perspectives. To tions — Should Grand Lodges Cover vive”, by RWBros Troock and Hunter give the reader a fair idea of the diver- the Costs of Invitees or Should Eve- will appear in the Fall 2001 issues of this sity of subjects covered, the papers ryone Pay His Own Way?” — MWBro publication.) 4 A great evening at Eastgate An Additional Bursary — Again!

On April 3, 2001, Eastgate Lodge No. 192, following a very In our April 2000 issue we were pleased to report on brief business meeting, hosted a full house of Masons, wives Centennial Lodge’s initiative to grant scholarships to stu- and friends at a social event that was not of the “run of the dents in addition to those provided from the Grand Lodge mill” variety. At the beginning, members and guests assem- MHEB Fund. In their own words, they say: bled in the large Lodge room of Freemasons’ Hall, Edmonton, “Centennial Lodge No. 194 of Edmonton held its annual to receive the Grand Master, MWBro G.T. Webber and his wife family Christmas party in early December of last year. Again, Patricia, in a manner reminiscent of the custom of New Year’s as we have in the past few years, we honoured a first year Levees established by Saskatchewan Lodge No. 92. The University of Alberta student, and his parents, by the presen- introductions, and the Grand Master’s response, were en- tation to Joshua Thomson of our own Higher Education joyed by all in attendance. A sumptuous dinner followed in Bursary in the amount of $1,000.00. the dining room. Featured as guest speaker of the evening, “Our members take pride in this accomplishment and feel and providing its highlight, was Ms Heather Rumball, Direc- they are contributing to the well being of the local commu- tor of Development of the Edmonton Space and Science nity in a very realistic and benevolent way.” Centre, whose eloquence and thorough knowledge of her In the picture (l to r) are WBro Don Keen, RWBro Gordon specialty were both informative and entertaining. Renton, Joshua, and his parents Mrs and Mr Thomson. The “Ionic Club,” which is a venture jointly sponsored by Edmonton Lodge No. 7 and Eastgate Lodge No. 192, came to ing worthy causes. the fore when its representative, WBro Lewis Murray, Vice The picture shows, left to right: WBro Gary Semeniuk, WM President, made a presentation of a cheque in the amount of Edmonton Lodge No. 7; WBro Lewis Murray, VP Ionic Club; $5,000 to Ms Rumball in support of the Space and Science Ms Heather Rumball; MWBro Gerald T. Webber, Grand Mas- Centre. The “Ionic Club” is known for its generosity in further- ter; and WBro Kevin Jacklin, WM Eastgate Lodge No. 192.

Alberta Miscellany less; and this implies a different atti- opportunity to visit Lodges in our dis- tude, the one to the other — related not trict, having a tremendous experience Edmonton Lodge No. 7 distant, united not opposed, natural and of friendship and brotherly love on all Masonically speaking, we address unrestrained — wherein are revealed occasions. I also attended the Masonic one another as Brother, and on cere- what the old writers used to call ‘the Spring Workshop, which was another mony we attach a title to it. But, do we happy and beneficial effects of our An- experience of its own kind. ever reflect on what the word “Brother” cient and Honourable Institution.’” To me, Masonry is a vast treasure of really means? Next to the word Mother, WBro Lewis Murray knowledge, where there is a lot to gain no other word has more meaning than and to make our lives happy in every the word Brother. Its import shoots Charity Lodge No. 67 respect. If every member put the princi- straight to the heart. The highest dream WHAT MASONRY MEANS TO ME: I ples of Masonry into his life, I think the of humanity is of the time when all men think myself very fortunate to join a life will become more fruitful. I wish shall call one another Brother. When group of friends known as “Masons.” every man on earth could be a Mason — used Masonically, the word Brother has After leaving my homeland and my then this earth would be a living heaven. a meaning all of its own, it reminds us of friends behind nine years ago, I felt very Baljinder Singh Boora, Brooks, AB the mystical tie which binds Freema- lonely without good friends, in a strange sons together. When times are prosper- country. I desired to join the company Temple Lodge No. 167 & ous and plenty abounds, it is a bond of of good men as good friends. happiness and joy. In times of misery “Where there is a will, there is a way.” Centennial Lodge No. 194 and despair, it is a bond of sympathy I heard about Masons as a group of good Both Lodges informed their mem- and loyalty. What does the word Brother men and I knew a friend who happened bers, by their March or April sum- mean Masonically? to be a Mason. One day, while visiting monses, that they have formed commit- Joseph Fort Newton defines it as “the him, I expressed my desire to join the tees to explore the possibility of amal- adoption of a man into an inner circle of Lodge, and he became my sponsor. I gamating their Lodges into one. The friendship, by a moral and spiritual tie found another friend who seconded my intent seems to be to achieve amalga- as close and binding as the tie of com- application. Everything went well and I mation not later than in December, 2001. mon birth and blood between two broth- was initiated in October, 1980. After ers in a family. Nothing else, nothing joining Brooks Lodge No. 73, I had the 5 Spitzie Lodge No. 6 • Be thoughtful of the opinions of oth- of the Buddha’s Teaching, offers many ers. There are three sides to a contro- wise insights which, in my opinion, bear 10 Keys to “Better Brotherhood” versy: yours, the other fellow’s, and the great relevance to our Lodge and Free- • Speak to your Brothers. There is right one. masonry in general. An example is the nothing as heart-warming as a cheerful • Be ever ready to serve. What counts fifth of the Buddha’s Five Remembrances word of greeting. most in life is what we do for others. which states “My actions are my only • Smile. It takes 72 muscles to frown, true belongings. I cannot escape the con- only 14 to smile. [As these are only nine “keys,” maybe sequences of my actions. My actions are • Call your Brothers by name. The the tenth is a challenge to the reader to the ground on which I stand.” This leads sweetest music to anyone’s ears is the provide his own; Ed.] me back to the Taoist Tao Te Ching by sound of his own name. Lao Tze, and the verse: “We should blunt • Be friendly. If you would have friends, our sharp points, and unravel the compli- you must be friendly. Patricia Lodge No. 91 cations of things; we should attemper our • Be cordial. Speak and act as if every- I have been reading a fair amount of brightness, and bring ourselves into agree- thing you do were a genuine pleasure. Buddhist and Taoist literature these ment with the obscurity of others.” Just a • Be interested in people. You can like days. Buddhism is an interesting school few things to keep in mind, Brethren, as everybody if you try. of thought as one may take it as a reli- we enter the future! • Be generous with praise, cautious gion, guide to daily life or a psychologi- Bro Ed Meers with criticism. Be considerate of the cal science. The Vietnamese monk Thich [Editor, The Cable Tow] feelings of others. It will be appreciated. Nhat Hanh, in his book titled The Heart

ate Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, we Idaho Commentary will have accomplished something Twice the Honour good, and will have gone a long way to This should actually be an apology At our District Communications this making Masonry relevant to today’s for having missed two names in the past Fall, we discussed the impact of youth. Honour Roll published in the April issue technology on Freemasonry. While most The good we can do in our society is of The Alberta Freemason, and it is, of the discussion dealt with computers, grounded in the principles of Masonry although what caused the omission is websites, etc., it has been pointed out and enhanced by our knowledge and not known to the Grand Lodge office. that technology in medicine and other use of modern technology. We are indebted to WBro John Parkinson fields has also impacted our lives, Dick K. [Kaiser] of Lethbridge Lodge No. 39 for having though it may not be of the form di- The Idaho Freemason, VIII: 4 drawn this to our attention. In Febru- rectly usable by a Lodge. Technology Jan. 2001 ary, 2000, he had the distinction of pre- will never substitute for brotherhood, senting 50-Year Jewels to two members and the traditions of Masonry which of his Lodge: Bro Lloyd Higgins and uphold brotherhood must be main- Beyond the Call of Bro Terrence Higgins, twin brothers tained. However, …Freemasonry must who were born on December 22, 1922 be perceived as relevant to the society Duty and who in November 1999 had com- in which we live. The Masonic Higher Education Bur- pleted fifty years of faithful service to To understand the difference in per- sary Fund has grown in leaps and Freemasonry. spective between older Masons and bounds due to some very hard working Belated, though no less sincere, con- young men 18–20, consider these facts and dedicated individuals who deserve gratulations are extended to these Breth- of their lives: to be recognized. In 1996, RWBro Al ren by the Craft in Alberta. • There has always been colour TV. Teuling, Manager of Calgary Freema- • There have always been satellites sons’ Hall, took on the huge task of Prayer, from page 1. for communication and other pur- coordinating Casinos and Bingos. Funds A short prayer in closing: poses. raised from these two activities were “Great Architect of the Universe, • There have always been comput- split between the Masonic Higher Edu- thank You for the grace of Your love that ers available for their use. cation Bursary Fund and renovations of You have given to each of us. Please • Man first walked on the moon 20 Calgary Freemasons’ Hall. In the year help us to renew our commitment to years before they were born. 2000, this hard working group donated You and to be with each of us every day. • The Internet has been around for $27,947.12 to the Bursary and approxi- There will be obstacles on the pathway most of their lives. mately $34,454.29 in the year 2001. We but we know that with You we will be Is it any wonder that we see the owe a great deal of thanks and apprecia- successful in our endeavours. We ask world in a different light? Most of the tion to RWBro Teuling and his volun- that You will be with the 2001–2002 phenomena listed above are new to us teers. Their contribution and hard work Grand Lodge Officers as they embark and often something we really don’t have made an incredibly significant on their journey, as it has been trodden want to have to deal with. To the coming impact on the Bursary Fund. by those before them. Please be with generation, they are old hat. And the list Our hats are off to all who have so those who are ill, and we pray that they could be much longer than it is. willingly given their time for the better- have a speedy and full recovery to Basically, technology is a tool, not an ment of our young people, our future! wellness. “Let’s Do It” — Amen end in itself. If we can use that tool to Bro Roger Anderson promote brotherhood, and to perpetu- The VW Grand Chaplain 6