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History of Ashlar Lodge, No. 3, G.R.B.C. 1865- 1921 History of Ashlar Lodge, No. 3, G.R.B.C. 1865- 1921 THE HISTORY OF EARLY MASONRY IN NANAIMO AND AREA FROM 1865 AND PARTICULARLY OF ASHLAR LODGE NO. 3, G.R.B.C. For the following, we are deeply indebted to the late R.W. Bro. William Stewart, who considered it his duty to record all important events relating to Freemasonry, and it is from his records, notes and letters he wrote to Grand Lodge Officers, that the most of this information was gathered. Valuable items were also gleaned from Historical Notes and Biographical Sketches 1848 to 1935, by the late M.W. Bro. Robie L. Reid, K.C., LL.D., Grand Historian for the Grand Lodge of British Columbia. In the year 1865, eleven years after the arrival of those courageous pioneers who sailed on the “Princess Royal” and landed at Nanaimo, this village was “growing up” both physically and socially, and it was only natural for brother Masons to seek, each other out, and band together to form a Masonic Lodge. During the year 1865, a meeting was held by members of the Craft at the home of Bro. Alexander Mayer, the room being at the rear of his place of business known as the “Red House.” This building was situated on the N.E. corner of Commercial and Bastion Streets, and at the eastern end of this block stood the famed Nanaimo Bastion. At this meeting it was resolved “that a petition should be drawn up, signed, and sent to the Grand Secretary of the United Grand Lodge of England, for a warrant to establish a Masonic Lodge in the town of Nanaimo, Colony of Vancouver Island, to be known as “NANAIMO LODGE.” Records do not state who were present at that meeting, but it can be assumed they were those brethren who signed the petition and became Charter members of the first Nanaimo Lodge. The business of organization was proceeded with, and the Warrant was expected to arrive in the spring of 1866. A newly erected house at the S.W. corner of Cavan and Hecate Streets was rented from Capt. W. H. Franklyn, for $25.00 per month, and the Brethren made the necessary alterations for it to conform to Lodge purposes. This was at considerable cost to themselves, not to mention the cost of having suitable furniture made. The Brethren met once each week, collected money among themselves to pay the rent, and waited patiently for the Warrant to arrive, but the S.S. “Labouchere,” carrying their Warrant, struck Point Reyes Reef, north of San Francisco, at 10:30 p.m., April 14, and sank the following morning at 8:00 a.m. (Information re “Labouchere” supplied by B.C. Archives) Towards the fall of that year it was deemed advisable to send a cablegram from New York to England, informing the Grand Secretary of the non-arrival of the Warrant, and as this message had to go through California, and thence by Pony Express across the continent, it is no wonder that Bro. Stewart quotes “considerable delay ensued.” Finally a letter was received from the Grand Secretary, notifying them that a duplicate Warrant had been issued in the name of “Nanaimo Lodge No. 1090 of the Grand Lodge of England,” which same arrived safely. The Charter Members were listed as:— William H. Franklyn, Magistrate, as W.M. Daniel Pender, staff comm’dr. R.N., as S.W. Edward Beverly Bogg, M.D., R .N. as J.W. 1 James Stanford Smith, engineer. Robert William Carral, M.D. Alexander Mayer, merchant. David Frew, miner. James Miller Brown, farmer. During the long wait for the Warrant, Bro. William Stewart arrived in Nanaimo to take up his duties as constable. CEREMONY OF CONSECRATION The ceremony of consecration was called for May 15th, 1867, and by the preceding evening several visitors from Victoria, accompanied by Haynes Volunteer Militia Band, had arrived on the S.S. “Sir James Douglas.” They were:- VICTORIA LODGE No. 783 E.R. Richard Lewis W.M. Lumley Franklyn P.M. William Beck P.M. Thomas Harris P.M. Bros. R. Plummer; J . Banks; McCrea; McCullough; Creighton; Phillips ; Driard; Strachen; and McCreight. VANCOUVER LODGE No. 421 S.R. (in Victoria) R.W. Adam as R.W.M. I. W. Powell P.M. N. J. Newstead P.M. Bros. E. C. Holden; Troller; Seelye; Jackson; Theakstone; and Haynes. UNION LODGE No. 899 E.R. (New Westminster) Henry Holbrook, P.M. ; and Bro. J . B. Lovell, of Ontario-Union Lodge, Canada. PROVISIONAL LODGE FORMED A Provisional Lodge was formed, with the following as officers of the day:— Henry Holbrook, P.M. as W.M. I. W. Powell P.M. Richard Lewis as S.W. W. R. Clark as J .W. L. Franklyn as Chap. J. M. McCrea as Treas. H. E. Seelye as Secretary J. F. McCreight S.D. E. C. Holden J.D. R. Plummer I .G. A. Phillips Tyler 2 The Lodge was opened on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd degrees of Masonry, in due and ancient form. The W.M. stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of consecrating Nanaimo Lodge No. 1090 E.R., and installing the officers; also to attend Divine Service at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The ceremony of consecration was proceeded with, the Warrant read, and the Lodge declared to be properly constituted. The Brethren then proceeded in regalia and procession, to St. Paul’s Church. An eloquent sermon was delivered by the Rev. Percival Jenns, taking as his text the first verse of Psalm XC; “Lord thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.” Procession was then re-formed, and the Lodge called to labor. Bro. Stewart records the long order of procession, as prescribed, himself bringing up the rear, with drawn sword. What a proud band of Masons they must have been that day, marching along Nanaimo’s winding street; nothing the like had been held in Nanaimo before. The ceremony of installing the officers of the new Lodge followed, according to Ancient usages, with Henry Holbrook, P.M. assisted by I. W. Powell, P.M .:— William Hales Franklyn, age 50, magistrate W.M. W. R. Clarke, age 33 master mariner, S.W. William Stewart, age 33, constable J.W. Solomon David Levi, age 37 merchant Treas. James Harvey, age 26, laborer Secy. William Henry Phillips, age 33, M.D. S.D. David Frew, age 40, miner J.D. James Miller Brown, age 35, farmer I.G. James Stanforth Smith, age 35, engineer, Tyler W. Bro. Powell, on behalf of Bro. Creighton, presented the Lodge with a complete set of Working Tools, Columns for the Wardens, and a Mosaic Pavement. A petition for initiation into Masonry was received from Mr. Arthur John Fenny, and referred to a committee. The By-laws of Victoria Lodge No. 783 were adopted for use until their own By-laws were drawn up and adopted. After votes of thanks were tendered, the Lodge was closed on the 3rd, 2nd, and 1st degrees of Masonry, in due and ancient form. A Grand Ball was held in the evening, and Stewart was not a happy man in recording certain events, and their aftermath. He, being a temperate man and J.W. of the Lodge, thought the refreshments were greatly overdone. His remarks, in part;— “The Ball was held in the Court House, which was beautifully decorated for the purpose. Tickets of invitation had been sent out to many citizens, and nearly half of the population took advantage of the first Masonic Ball to patronize that auspicious event. The Ball committee was composed solely of profanes appointed by the W.M.; the result was a willful waste; the committee spared no expense to make it a success, with wines, liquor, and beer brought in from Victoria. The cost was over $600, including fancy badges for the committee.” This, plus the rent for the year, furnishings, and making alterations to the Lodge room, made a grave responsibility, borne by the nine members. Mark Bate, one of the Ball committee, later petitioned Nanaimo Lodge No. 1090, was initiated March 3rd, 1869, and became W.M. of the Lodge in 1873, its last W.M. in fact, as the 3 amalgamation which resulted in the formation of Ashlar Lodge No. 3 took place in that year. He was appointed D.D.G.M. for District No. 5 in 1900. Born in Birmingham, England, December 11th, 1837, he came to Nanaimo in February, 1857. Elected Nanaimo’s first Mayor in 1875, he served in all 16 terms, and is considered the most outstanding citizen to call Nanaimo his home. Several of the Brethren were accustomed to ritual other than the English, and becoming more dissatisfied with the arrogant manner of the W.M., resolved in the fall of 1867 to petition R.W. Bro. Powell, who that year had been appointed Prov. Grand Master of B.C., by the Grand Master of Scotland, for a dispensation to form and hold a Lodge at Nanaimo, to be called “Caledonia”, using the American (York) or “Scotch” Work. On presentation of this petition to Nanaimo Lodge, for their recommendation and approval, it was agreed that “Caledonia” would take over one half of the indebtedness of Nanaimo Lodge, and pay half of the expenses of alteration to the building, etc., they being entitled to use the furniture of the Lodge. All preliminaries having been amicably arranged, the dispensation was duly granted. Caledonia Lodge was opened U.D. from R.W. Bro. I. W. Powell, Prov. G.M., on the 18th November 1867, with the following officers:— Solomon David Levi as R.W.M.; Wm.
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