Grand Lodge of AF & AM of Canada, 2008

Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario

PROCEEDINGS 2008

GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. OF CANADA in the Province of Ontario PROCEEDINGS

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION HELD IN THE CITY OF TORONTO

July 16th, A.D. 2008, A.L. 6008

The property of and ordered to be read in all the Lodges and preserved.

for use by The Proceedings should always be available

all members of the lodge. MOST WORSHIPFUL BROTHER ALLAN J. PETRISOR GRAND MASTER A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF OUR GRAND MASTER

M.W. Bro. Petrisor was bom in Hamilton, Ontario, February 2, 1944 (Groundhog day) and was raised on a farm in Orkney (just west of Hamilton).

He attended Dundas District High School and graduated from the University of Toronto in 1967 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

He served one-year in Sioux Lookout with the Red Cross Youth Dental Coach, then in 1968 opened his dental practice at 22 Wellington St. North, Woodstock. He maintains membership in Local, Provincial and National Dental Associations and has served as President of the Oxford County Dental Society.

He is a Life Member of Mercer Wilson Lodge No. 678, Woodstock, being initiated on November 25, 1970, installed as its W'orshipful Master in

January, 1 979. He is also a member of Millennium Lodge and The Heritage (Research) Lodge No. 730, where in March 2003, at Ingersoll, Ontario, he presented the paper ..."King Hiram - From Strength to Strength".

He holds Honourary membership in Oxford Lodge No. 76, Woodstock, Brant Lodge No. 45, Brantford, London Daylight Lodge No. 735, London. Manito Lodge No. 90, Collingwood, Mystic Tie Lodge No. 279, Cambridge, University Lodge No. 496, Toronto, Corinthian Lodge No. 96, Barrie, Trillium Lodge No. 575, Toronto and Friendly Lodge No. 383 (E.C.) Montego Bay.

Elected D.D.G.M. of Wilson North District in 1995, he was appointed to the Board of General Purposes in 1997 and elected to the Board in 1999, 2001 and 2003. Elected Deputy Grand Master in July 2005. Installed as Grand Master in July 2007. He served on several committees including Management, Masonic Holdings, Membership and Public Relations.

M.W. Bro. Petrisor is the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Japan near our Grand Lodge and a Charter member of University Lodge No. 34, Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador.

He is a Scottish Rite life member of the Woodstock Valley Lodge of Perfection, Centennial Chapter of Rose Croix and Moore Sovereign

Consistory, Hamilton. He was Most Wise Sovereign in 1 990, and coroneted an Honorary Inspector General of the Supreme Council receiving his 33 rd degree at Winnipeg in September 2000. First Principal, Oxford Chapter No. 1 8, Royal Arch Masons in 1 990, he is a member of the amalgamated Oxford-Harris Chapter No. 1 8, Ingersoll and St. Elmo Preceptory, Stratford.

He is a life member of the Mocha Temple Shrine Club, London and member of the Woodstock Shrine Club.

Our Grand Master was inducted into the Royal Order of Scotland in October 2005.

A member of the Lions Club, Woodstock since 1968 (having served as its President in 1 975) he has received the Melvin Jones Fellow award from the Lions Club International Foundation for Humanitarian Service.

He received the Wes Magill award for meritorious service from the United Way, Oxford County and served a 12-year term as director on the Woodstock Hospital Foundation Board.

He is proud to have been a Member of the Woodstock Choralaires, a mixed choral singing group, for over 30 years, participating in several of their overseas singing tours to the U.K. and Continent.

A member of Chalmers United Church, Woodstock, he has enjoyed participation in the choir.

Married to Mary, they reside on a couple of acres outside of Woodstock, have five adult children and six grandchildren (three in Canada and three in the U.K.). Both enjoy their leisure time traveling and at their cottage on the Lake of Bays. GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. OF CANADA in the Province of Ontario

At the One Hundred and Fifty-third Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Canada, in the Province of Ontario, held in the City of Toronto, commencing Wednesday, July 16, A.D. 2008, A.L. 6008,

Present were: THE GRAND MASTER M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor THE DEPUTY GRAND MASTER R.W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels

R.W. Bro. Ronald H. Bivens Grand Senior Warden R.W. Bro. W. David Armstrong Grand Junior Warden R.W. Bro. Gordon J. Simmons Grand Chaplain R.W. Bro. T. Richard Davies Grand Treasurer M.W. Bro. Terence Shand Grand Secretary R.W. Bro. Edmund Goldthorp Grand Registrar R.W. Bro. Leo Witmer Grand Director of Ceremonies PAST GRAND MASTERS M.W. Bros. R. E. Groshaw, C. E. Drew, T. Shand, D. H. Mumby, G. L. Atkinson, W. R. Pellow. THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

Algoma Eric N. Johnson Ottawa 1 Donald E. Healey Algoma East .... Alexander C. Solomon Ottawa 2 John Saunders Brant Jack L. Herron Peterborough Robert C. McBride Bruce Robert J. Lesperance Prince Edward Harry Danford Chatham Peter A. Japp St Lawrence Todd H. Ferguson Eastern J. D. (Jack) Tousaw St Thomas Gerald A. Pinnegar Erie Andrew Dobbie Sarnia Paul D. Brown Frontenac J. William Bowick South Huron Donald E. Symons Georgian North Stanley Connors Sudbury-Manitoulin .... Edward Rennie Georgian South Harry Welsh Temiskaming Lester J. Cudmore

Grey F. Allan McEachern Tor. Don Valley . . . Micheal J. McKenna Hamilton A Zavar T. Byramjee Toronto East Elroy J. MacKinnon Hamilton B Robert J. Brooks Tor. Hum. Valley G. Robert Barker Hamilton C R. James Stewart Toronto West Andres R. Penaflor London East John E. Stevens Toronto York C. Rea Gibson London West Robert A. Day Victoria Bill Stony Muskoka-Parry Sound Harold J. Johnson Waterloo Ronald E. Small Niagara A H. Stewart Greavette Wellington J. Paul Johnson Niagara B Frank Granville Western Daniel W. Johnson

Nipissing East Rene P. Carlson Wilson North J. Kevin Smith North Huron John R. Nancekivell Wilson South Dennis W. Cook Ontario Iain L. Oliver Windsor Geoffrey C. Perry

BOARD MEMBERS

B. E. Bond, F. Halpern, D. E. Jacklin, S. Kalinowsky, N. G. McCarthy, H. E. Standish, J.

C. Sutherland, J. D. Bell, R. Beckett, D. J. Cameron, D. A. Campbell, D. A. Conway, R. J. Cresswell, D. R. Dainard, D. G. Dowling, W. A. Elliott, J. C. Green, L. D. Hammell, D. A.

Hawman, G. E. Hinds, T. W. Hogeboom, J. H. Hough, B. J. Hutton, J. D. Kingston, S. W. Libbey, G. O. Loshaw, T. A. McLean, C. Reid, B. K. Schweitzer, T. Siemiernik, A. Tibbetts, P. E. Todd, W. A. Atkinson Sr. GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

W. R. Pellow Ireland L. Bittle Ceara R. E Groshaw Scotland R. S. J. Daniels Maranhao D. A. Campbell Alberta D. E. Swann Mato Grosso R. A. Bamett British Columbia G. H. Hazlitt Mato Grosso do Sul A. P. Stephen Manitoba R. K. Spence Mina Gerais T. Shand Newfoundland Labrador E. Jones Para

F. G. Dunn Nova Scotia R. D. Summerville Paraiba A. Simpson Alabama L. Martin Rio de Janeiro T. W. Hogeboom Alaska J. D. Bell Santa Catarina A. B. Loopstra Arizona M. Dennis Chile R. S. Whitmore Califronia B. J. Hutton Costa Rica G. L. Atkinson Connecticut P. G. Farrell Croatia G. E. Hinds Delaware D. J. McFadgen Cuba T. A. McLean Georgia G. Turek Czech Republic D. R. Dainard Hawaii R. D. Hanton Dominican Republic D. A. Conway Idaho S. C. Dunlop Guatemala G. R. Clauson Illinois N. Britton France, G.L.N.F. K. L. Whiting Louisiana J. A. Hughes Iceland

J. D. Angus Maryland W. E. McLeod India T. V. Horner Michigan S. H. Cohen Israel

J. T. Cassie Minnesota A. J. Petrisor Japan K. L. Schweitzer Montana D. Langridge Luxembourg R. G. Wands Nebraska D. E. Jacklin Mauritius

E. J. B. Anderson Nevada R. K. Campbell York D. G. Dowling New Hampshire B. K. Schweitzer Netherlands W. E. Elgie New Jersey T. R. Davies New South Wales C. E. Drew New York A. D. Hogg New Zealand P. E. Todd North Dakota J. C. Green Norway

M. J. Thompson Oklahoma L. Witmer Panama

P. J. Mullen Oregon C. R. Alexander Peru

D. H. Mumby Rhode Island J. I. Carrick Philippines G. Morris South Dakota P. W. Hooper Puerto Rico C. H. M. Reid Texas B. E. Bond South Australia M. L. Shea Utah W. Sanders Spain

W. J. Anderson Vermont L. W. Hammell Sweden

A. W. Watson Washington J. W. Lidstone Switzerland S. R. Drummond West Virginia R. C. Tate Venezuela F. Halpem Austria A. A. Barker Victoria

J. H. Hough Burkina Faso

The Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Allan J. Petrisor, distinguished guests and officers of Grand Lodge took their places in the Canadian Room of the Fairmont Royal York Hotel at 8:34 a.m. in the forenoon, and Grand Lodge was opened forthwith. MASONS ADMITTED

The Grand Master invited all Masons to enter. TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 ANTHEM

The brethren joined in singing O Canada followed by the Star Spangled Banner and God Save the Queen. DELEGATES REGISTERED

ALGOMA DISTRICT

No. 287 P. Curran, M. Hrvcyk, J. Kingston No. 618 NOT REPRESENTED No. 415 NOT REPRESENTED No. 636 K. Orr No. 499 D. Bradley No. 656 N. Poolton No. 511 J. Milloy No. 662 NOT REPRESENTED No. 584 E. Johnson, W. Towill No. 672 E. Johnson

ALGOMA EAST DISTRICT No. 412 N. Poolton, A. Burlein. S. Koivisto, No. 487 A. Pitre. A. Solomon T. Steinke No. 622 W. Pellow

No. 442 V. Allen. B. Eagleson. M. Stewart, No. 625 W. Hall, I. Little, K. MacKenzie, R. Goodmurphy C. Meierhoff. R. Schroeder

No. 469 R. McCutcheon. J. Lewis, G. Marr, No. 680 L. Staines, J. Vessey K. McCracken, K. McCracken, W. Vair, No. 698 R. McCutcheon, K. Pierce, W. Weeks A. Solomon

BRANT DISTRICT

No. 35 D. Dobson. K. Hannah, W. Topp No. 193 G. Frew. J. Osborne, J. Shaver No. 45 S. Clarke, A. Barker, R. Clarke, No. 243 R. Bailey, E. Sager

D. Dawson, W. Foster, J. Herron, D. Smith, No. 319 R. Eyre, J. Phillips, P. Duns, H. McClelland, A. Petrisor R. Shoup No. 82 G. Atkinson. A. Devereux. T. Forbes, No. 329 A. Robertson, E. Payne, D. Dawson, P. McComb, H. McComb. R. Stinson J. Herron, H. Parker, K. Schweitzer, D. Smith No. 106 R. Thulmann, W. Agnew, A. Barker, No. 505 R. Hunt, F. Englebrecht, D. Laidlaw,

S. Dekruyf. B. Mannen, J. Mitchell, J. Telfer, J. Telfer

J. Vos No. 508 J. Hiley, E. Morrison. R. Todd

No. 113 J. Paquette, R. Anderson. D. Elliott, No. 515 NOT REPRESENTED R. Hamilton, D. Kaufman. D. Kelly, No. 519 G Buryta, A. Haggith H. Misener. D. Mumbv

BRUCE DISTRICT No. 131 A. Eagles, G. Leishman. E. Richard No. 393 T. Williams, D. Chisholm, R. Dunn,

No. 197 M. Reid, C. Reidl J. Moncrieff, T. Murphy

No. 235 I. Cumming, B. Cumming, J. Kline, No. 396 D. Madill, J. Miller, C Noble, J. Cumming, B. Dayman, E. Grant, J. Green T. Whitcroft No. 262 T. Heise, A. Jaunzemis, D. Simpson, No. 429 B. Follett, K Cunningham, P. Wallace R. Fletcher, L. Hammell, F. Richardson

No. 315 B. Shannon, R. Ashbourne, No. 43 1 T. Gregory, W. Prues, T. Rock R. Donaldson, R. Harkness. L. Harkness, No. 432 D. Wilde, G MacGregor, H. Remers,

M. Mullholland, D. Murray. S. Wright A. McArthur. D. McCallum, I. Mitchell No. 362 B. Antonette, A. McKay, J. Barclay, No. 436 G. Atkinson, R. Lesperance, P. Best, L. Hammell, W. Robinson, R. Ruff, D. Matches, R. Pringle, T. Whitcroft, B. Smith, R. Smith E. Brown

CHATHAM DISTRICT No. 46 T. Anderson, B. Case, W. O'Sullivan, No. 327 A. Long, D. Laszewski, W. Pellow, H. Tiffin, B. Wright R. McNaughton No. 245 T. Maynard, D. Atkinson, No. 336 D. Gosnell, W. Durer, A. Fenton, D. McGuire, B. Dawson, K. Hetherington E. Kerr, R. Walker

No. 267 G. Vojvodin, J. Van Veen, G. Betts, No. 391 W. Vanderveeken, A. Robertson, D. Hewitson. R. lies, P. Japp, P. Japp, R. Fuller, C. Gibson, W. Pellow, W. Spence, J. Simpson, R. Wood T. Spence, K. Spence, R. Spence, D. Clark No. 274 B. Case, D. Jacklin, B. Wright No. 422 NOT REPRESENTED No. 282 G. Atkinson. B. McLean, No. 457 D. McGuire, K Askew, W. Clayton, R. McNaughton D. McAIeece No. 312 P. Polkinghome GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

EASTERN DISTRICT No. 21a A. Ciastek, G. Laberge, D. Bond, No. 320 C. Deacon, A. Naish K. Brewin, C. Deacon, D. Mumby, D. Peate No. 383 B. Barkley No. 125 F. Gordon No. 418 NOT REPRESENTED No. 143 D. Roddick, D. Salt, J. Tousaw No. 439 NOT REPRESENTED No. 186 D. Green, R. Reid. L. Blaney, No. 450 D. Lingley, L. Blaney, D. Cameron D. Cameron, J. Geary, J. Clemens, No. 452 NOT REPRESENTED G. Fletcher, D. Lingley, M. Moor No. 491 R. Maginnis, R. Grey No. 207 L. Fourney, D. Fraser, D. Fraser, No. 557 B. Barkley G. MacGregor, R. MacPherson, D. Mumby, No. 596 NOT REPRESENTED S. Upton No. 669 S. Libbey No. 256 D. Tyrell

ERIE DISTRICT No. 34 W. Atkinson, S. Atkinson, P. Wiebe, P. Hernandez, K. Cranston, D. Hazael W. Atkinson, P. Hernandez, P. Hooper, No. 402 D. Costin, J. Spence R. Truan No. 413 J. Jubinville, D. Pardo, G. Temoey No. 41 T. Warner No. 448 D. Derbyshire, R. Jackson, H. Walker No. 290 A. Dobbie, E. Jones, G. Jraige, No. 627 E. Ball, D. Derbyshire, D. Pardo, D. Wilkinson G. Pinnegar No. 395 R. McKinlay, L. McClounie,

FRONTENAC DISTRICT No. 3 T. Barber, G. Atkinson, S. Hampton, No. 253 Mierau, R. Haley, D. Mumby, R. Paddle W. Prohaska No. 9 P. Burrows No. 299 E. Peters, C. Farber, P. Peters No. 92 W. Winterstein, D. Beauchamp, No. 460 C. Dixon, K. Perry, J. Schaeffer,

D. Hay, J. McCormack, J. Schaeffer B. Shanas

No. 109 B. Shanas, D. Holton, J. Percy No. 497 J. Gibbs, T. Hughes, A. Maitland, No. 119 G. McDonald, T. Barber, T. Horner, H. O'Brien T. Hogeboom, T. Horner, D. Mumby, D. Gait, No. 578 D. Quinn, D. Rayner, B. Shanas E. Thomas No. 621 J. Bowick, R. Magie No. 146 D. Scott, M. Switzer No. 739 G. Ballard, J. Bowick, C. Dixon,

No. 157 T. Cowan, J. Seeley T. Hogeboom, T. Hughes, K. Perry,

No. 201 J. Gatcke. S. Pere, R. Abrams, W. Prohaska, D. Quinn, J. Schaeffer, S. Hampton, R. Winfield D. Scott, M. Switzer, R. Winfield

GEORGIAN NORTH DISTRICT

No. 90 S. Connors, C. Elliott, R. Firman, G. Christopher, J. Demerse, C. Lohnes,

A. Petrisor E. McGauley, J. Sim, G. Spencer, M. Tosh No. 192 R. Daniels, P. Hayes, B. Lamont, No. 348 S. Maddock

J. Seymour, J. Vessey No. 466 D. Don, D. Chabot, A. Hope,

No. 234 J. Demerse, R Firman, B. Johnson, S. Maddock, D. Snedden R. Knott No. 492 NOT REPRESENTED

No. 249 J. Lidstone, A. Matheson, T. Stewart No. 538 D. Stewart, B. Seabourn, D. Walker

W. Bevis, L. Hanmer, J. Lidstone, A. Walker. No. 659 R. Broom, D. Purvis, E. Robertson

D. Walker, G. Watters No. 718 D. Hawman, J. Hough, A. Hutt No. 266 D. Powers, W. Hennessey,

GEORGIAN SOUTH DISTRICT No. 96 W. Hawthorne, W. Hake, H. Welsh, G Murray S. Donnelly, G. Anderson, G. Atkinson, No 385 J. Hill, J. Johnson, G. Blake, A. Beattie, D. Bradley, L. Fraser, A. Petrisor R Groshaw, D. Todd

No. 230 P. Laundry, J. Heran, D. Conway, No 444 D. Sampson, R. Nieman, D. Hammill,

R. Daniels, B. Lamont, W. McCulloch, J. Jones, B. Lawson, J. Sampson

D. Mumby, C. Neale, D. Snedden No. 467 J. Hill, J. Milne, K. Pratt, J. Wilson

No. 236 J. Arnold, H. Welsh No. 673 A. Imrie, C. Drew, J. Imrie

No. 285 W. Thompson, G. Harris, W. Clayton, No. 737 J. Hurban, D. Boyd, J. Boynton, D. Fleet, R. Moore, P. Sawyer, C. Winter D. Campbell, C. Crews, L. Jack, K. Linegar, No. 304 J. Bunt. D. Campbell, C. Crews, R. MacDonald, R. McBrine, J. Terry, H Donnelly, L. Jack, K. Linegar, R. McBrine, M Tosh, H. Welsh TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 g

GREY DISTRICT No. 88 R. McCulloch. G. Atkinson. D. Wilde

B. Crawford. W. Laycock. B. MacDonald, No. 322 J. Mervyn. L. Stuck, R. Alexander.

T. Skippen. G. Walker. M. Wood J. Gardhouse. D. Graham, W. Griffith,

No. 137 M. Doran. B. Johnston, A. McMahon, G. Heathers. R. McCulloch. J. Paget. G. Splan F. Moore. J. Oliver. G. Wyville No. 333 NOT REPRESENTED No. 200 W. Ellison. J. Jeffery. C. Johnston. No. 334 T. Brown. F. McEachem, W. Orr. G. Krueger. R. Leith. R. Lemaich. E. White. K. Rutherford. W. Smellie R. MacEachem. B. Nicholson, M. Nicholson. No 377 S. Doney

B. Pawliw. C. Potts. J. Watkin, A. Watson. No. 42 1 A. Townsend. R. West

A. Wilson No. 449 J. Watkin. J. Priddle. R. Mornss. No. 216 F. Lonergan. S. Brass. D. Brown. D. Dobson. R. Leith. R. Lemaich. V. Poelzer. J. Dean, S. Doney. P. Park. T. Rielly, W. Seeley

R. Sharpe No. 490 G. Aitken. J. Coultes. D. Dixon, No. 306 A. Bell, E. Clark. D. McNaughton, C. Glasspool. C. Hedges. G. Hedges, K. Hooper. J. Moncrieff. R. Murdock, L. Whvte. G. Wyville

HAMILTON DISTRICT A

No. 6 W. Braun, R. Armstrong, J. Boyle, C. Cleaver. T. Fifield. R. Hall. H. Mitchell,

B. Alexander. G. Benton. J. Hough, H. Mitchell R. McNair. K. Nickerson. R. Stafford No. 603 B. Agnew, A. Sinanan, E. Evans. No. 40 T. Shand R. Johnson. A. Parsons. M. Schram, D. Elliot No. 135 M. Cannon. J. Bennett. J. Bums. No. 639 M. Quinn, G. Verrier. W. Cowell. W. Chisholm. N. Ellis. R. Featherstone. L. Crooks. R. Dean, A. Duncan. W. Gilchrist, J. Forrester, J. Hough. D. Rowbottom F. Heymans. R. Hinkley, H. Mitchell, No. 165 G. Moraes. S. Gillies. P. Comess, M. Murray, N. Paterson

F. Haighton. J. Hanna. P. Hooker. K. Lay, No. 663 L. Collins. R. Dean, W. Goddard. P. Lyles. D. McFadgen. R. Parker. T. Warner

T. Reynolds. M. Smith. W. Vollick No. 681 R. Radich. W. Hare. J. Marshall, No. 357 S. Gardiner. S. Chick. M. Murray, E. Shannon J. Scott No. 712 K. Harrower. N. Stephens.

No. 400 R. Dunn, J. Forrester. G. Humes. Z. Byramjee. R. Dunne. W. Hare, A. Wight,

G. Salton, J. Shaw. E. Warren J. Nancekivell, H. Ogilvie. R. Oldfield,

No. 475 W. Rea. G. Brisco. M. Henderson, G. Perry. H. Schroeder. J. Seines, D. Thacker.

D. Jack. D. Lvle No. 725 J. Baker, R. Cummings, F. Haighton, No. 551 J. Teeft. W. Cowell. K. Brown. A. Hale. G. Maitland, D. McFadgen

HAMILTON DISTRICT B

No. 7 J. Stewart, W. Hilson. R. Beringer, D. Gibson, W. Hawkins. R. Hinkley. R. Kerr, R. Brooks. D. Kemp. R. Mc.Master. H. Mitchell D. Sutherland. C. Warden No. 185 M. Martin, L. Domjan. R. Forbes, No. 27 N. Madill, D. Campbell, V. Brake, T. Forbes. D. Gibson, P. Shaver, M. Smith, N. Cameron. F. Inch. D. Laliberte. R. Naylor, D. Wilson D. Warrington No. 544 W. Wheeler. V. Lepp. M. Murphy, No. 57 N. Dolson. L. Domjan. M. Martin. A. Ward, T. Young B. Schweitzer. M. Smith, K. Tomlinson No. 593 R. Corrin. R. Cummings. T. Brown.

No. 61 V. Abraham. G. Atkinson. D. Jagger, B. Alexander. J. Carrick

R. Luxon. H. Standish No. 594 R. Young. G. Benton. J. Harrop. No. 62 C. McPhail, K. Cosier, T. Forbes, K. Schweitzer. B. Schweitzer R. Hayes, W. Lanigan, L. Leousis. L. Salmon No. 667 W. Bullock. R Branch. R. Gordon,

No. 166 J. Beattie, G. Watt. S. Snieder. H. Hobbs, I. Pirie, R. Todd. D. Jack. E. Burns G. Atkinson. W. Cowell, D. Gibson, B. Muir. No. 714 R. Henderson. J. McArthur

HAMILTON DISTRICT C No. 100 W. MacKenzie, W. Bnmer, No. 513 G. Chiarot. P. Scarr. R. Stewart.

P. Mouriopoulos. R. Parliament B. Carr, D. Jagger, G. Knox, J. MacPherson,

No. 272 T. Marshall. D. Devison, B. Howarth, J. McCulloch. M. Oddi. R. Stewart R. Forbes, R. Gordon. G. Calder. T. Fiddes No. 549 V. Balta. W. Brimer. G. Lynch, No. 291 G. Benton D. Stone. C. Tootell No. 324 G. Notman. T. Stewart, A. Loopstra, No. 550 W. Smith. D. Robertson, D. Falconer. R. Whitmore M. Kingsley

No. 495 J. Bennett, T. Kazias. D. Sutton. No. 555 D. Allan. J. Boyd. F. Fordham. J.

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HAMILTON DISTRICT C (continued) No. 602 E. Patterson, M. McCulloch, M. Tees, No. 671 D. Falconer, R. Naylor S. Badger, D. Falconer, C. Foreman, No. 679 R. Beringer, W. Brimer, W. Brooks, D. Gregory', J. Harrop, J. Johnston. S. Thiede, J. Carrick, W. Cowell, S. Gillies, M. Home, B. Kiernan, M. Martin, A. McQuilkie D. Jagger, R. Kerr, R. Luxon, R. Parliament, No. 654 P. Shames, C. Seymour, E. Cordero, G. Lynch, R. McNair, R. Todd, C. Tootell, R. Doherty, J. Dove, W. Elgie, L. Evans, E. Warren

D. Jagger, J. MacLean, W. MacPherson, No. 687 G. Calder, D. Campbell, E. Cordero, N. McCarthy, D. Mumby, M. Sheridan, R. Joyce, R. Parliament R. Thompson, R. Wands, A. Ward

LONDON EAST DISTRICT No. 20 C. Mortlock, W. Anderson, T. Skinner, No. 394 R. Warner, E. Dundas, N. Hobbs, G Atkinson, S. Baker, P. Beaumont, N. Camp, H. Sims G. Brown, J. Chambers, R. Dagg, J. Warder, No. 399 L. Martin, J. Ford, G. Morris, A. Fraser, E. Grant, R. Keeler, L. Martin, W. Pellow, F. Satterley, R. Walker, W. Walker R. More, P. Mullen, R. Parker, W. Pellow No. 597 L. Martin, R. Milliken, W. Pellow No. 64 R. LefTley, G. Atkinson, R. Charles, No. 684 J. Sizeland, W. Sutherland, W. Barker,

R. Cooper, I. Dale, D. Dowling, J. Ford, R. Barnett, W. Barnett, J. Baskey, B. Bebee, R. Hopkins, W. Luxton, P. Masters, W. Pellow, D. Brand, J. Cassie, C. Drew, M. Farr, D. Fick, A. Sloan, F. Smith, J. Stevens, G. Thomsen, A. Fraser, R. Groshaw, G. Hazlitt, W. Pellow, D. Tripp, G. Ullyatt T. Shand, D. MacLeod, J. MacLeod, G. Perm, No. 190 F. Satterley, R. Somers J. Mclntyre, J. Sutherland, D. Williamson No. 300 W. Deller, G. Atkinson, J. Clays, No. 716 J. Belan, M. Belan, W. Pellow,

W. Pellow, J. Sutherland A. Road, G. Ullyatt No. 344 N. Dix, P. Styles No. 735 R. Barnett, W. Barnett, R. Buchanan, No. 345 W. Benn, R. Rossi, D. Fielding, J. Baskey, C. Cappa, D. Clark, J. Crinklaw,

B. Fickling, W. Sershall, D. Wilbee C. Hatt, A. Ingrey, I. McCrimmon, G Morris, No. 379 B. Bebee, J. Black, J. MacLeod, W. Pellow, A. Petrisor, F. Satterley, H. Sharpe, R. Parker, W. Pellow, D. Tripp, G. Ullyatt T. Skinner, J. Stevens, G. Ullyatt, W. Walker,

No. 380 W. Kaiser, J. Calverley, L. Hartin, D. Watkins C. Hatt, A. Ingrey, K. Parker, M. Vodon

LONDON WEST DISTRICT

No. 42 S. Costello, N. Hobbs, P. Hutchinson, No. 358 B. Dawson, C. Pilon, J. McKay,

E. Jones, J. MacKay, A. Messenger, G. Morris

J. Radcliffe, J. Ticknor No. 378 D. Gibson, M. McKenzie, J. Brewe, No. 81 W.Sutherland W. Anderson, G. Atkinson, D. Cameron, No. 107 R. Beringer, C. Hatt, A. Murray A. Howard, P. Mullen, W. Pellow, T. Ridgwell,

No. 195 G. McEllister, C. Cappa, J. Crinklaw, A. Tipping, J. Brewe C. Drew, R. Hawken, G. Walker, O. Weihmayr No. 388 A. Robson, D. Kennedy, S. McNair,

No. 208 P. Davidson, J. Bankes, R. Buchanan, J. Stevens B Andersen, S. Budge, N. Cameron, No. 529 P. Styles

W. Pellow No. 610 J. Sanderson, C. Cappa, M. Dale,

No. 289 H. Lock, E. Sandle, S. Baker, I. Dale, D. Sanderson, J. Simpson, D. Tucker G. Campbell, D. Dowling, T. Shand, W. Tunks, No. 708 G. Maitland, K. Anderson, J. Angus, D. Watkins D. Bradley, C. Cappa, W. Clare, R. Day, No. 330 C. Cappa, T. Haight, D. Humphrey, D. Mumby A. Smuck, W. Walker-

MUSKOKA - PARRY SOUND DISTRICT

No. 352 D. Hardie,J. Scan- R. Brown, H. Greavette, I. Speicher

No. 360 R. Thaler, A. Setton, J. Ault, No. 423 E. Kinney, G. Dickerson, G. Stillar, M. Beaumont, C. Boon, R. Daniels, T. Hornibrook, D. Meloy, A. Moore, L. Flemming, E. Goldthorp, M. Knowles, G. Williams

J. Lidstone, K. Lovelock, B. Roberts, M. Shea, No. 434 J. Podwinski

I. Speicher, T. Taylor, I. Wates No. 443 M. Plant, T. Young, N. Watson,

No. 376 J. Galvin, D. Bentley, R. Summerville, K. Botchar, G. Dickerson, D. Mumby, D. Conway, W. Hawkins, H. Johnson, W. South, G. Stillar, D. Tripp P. McGrenere, R. Munroe, R. Romberg, No. 454 R. Van Der Wijst, G. Williams,

T. Shand, A. Stephen, H. Waxl, D. Bennett P. Hope, J. Faul, M. Grima, G. Jaques,

No. 409 J. Fowler, F. Richardson, C. Boon, J. Kirk- White, D. Schmeler TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 I i

NIAGARA DISTRICT A

No. 2 S. McCarthy. A. Brandon. No. 338 R. McMaster, J. Morris. F. Toth P. Borland, D. Woodhouse, G. Campbell, No. 502 G. McLeod. D. McLaren. G. Biggar.

R. Deichert, M. Home, W. Mitchell. J. Quinn. R. Bivens. J. Morris, F. Toth B. Nehring, E. Parker. A. Brown. B. Yauch No. 614 D. Grimshaw. G. Hubbard, S. Irion, No. 15 T. Maddaloni. P. Snetivy, D. Gillis J. Lee, D. Mumby

No. 32 J. Arion, J. Denas. G. Lew. P. Shaver No. 616 H. Greavette. J. Harper. L. Penton No. 103 G. Biggar, G. Campbell No. 661 W. Thomas, R. Loveman, R. Brown, No. 115 D. Pollard. F. Branston. A. De Vos, D. Grimshaw. M. Home. W. McLoughlin,

N. Dolson. E. Lay, R. Pulford, B. Roland J. Payette. D. Woodhouse No. 221 C. Smith, C. Stewart. D. Vernal No. 697 J. Lalonde, A. McLay, B. Nehring No. 277 D. Wills, M. Rolston, G. Atkinson, No. 745 A. McLay. R. Dixon' R. Bivens,

H. Krajewski, D. Lintaman. L. Mallabar. P. Borland. R. Dell, J. Hough, S. Irion. E. Lay. J. Payette, W. Pellow, S. Snieder D. Mumby, B. Nehnng, B. Roland, C. Smith, No. 296 R. Paige, R. Dell. J. Prudhomme, C. Stewart. D. Vernal D. Woodhouse

NIAGARA DISTRJCT B

No. 105 J. Fuller, K. Green. N. McLean J. Perham No. 168 R. Muha, H. Mustard, R. Shave No. 373 W. Burnett, W. Adams. W. Fowler No. 169 B.Gillespie No. 471 W. Brooks, D. Campbell, D. Martin. No. 254 R. Cook, T. McClellan G. Hayward. B. Warden No. 337 H. Haluka. G. L'pham. D. Camp. No. 535 W. Fowler, L. Morgan

L. Eller, S. Fuller, C. Gill, K. Halbert, No. 573 T. Twining, R. Chesher, J. Elliott, F. Lenson, K. Lundy F. Granville, E. Jones, T. Tkach No. 372 R. Cudney, D. Lauder, K. Lay, No. 615 V. Ferguson

NIPISSING EAST DISTRICT No. 405 NOT REPRESENTED No. 486 D. Shearer, W. Birtch, W. Pickard, No. 420 J. Pronovost, S. Graham, D. Bennett, J. Anderson, J. Hough, R. Mathews G. Gilchrist. B. Graham, K. Stevens No. 507 A. Aggarwal. C. Alexander, No. 447 R. Carlson, S. Fenton. A. Grant. E. Bateman R. Meadows No. 617 R Defreitas, A. Grant, G. McKay, No. 462 C. Alexander. R. Mathews R Meadows

NORTH HURON DISTRICT

No. 93 R. Duncan. E. Humphreys, J. Carswell, J. Henderson, D. Langridge,

G. McClelland, J. Nancekivell. C. Pollock, G. Miller, J. Vessey

P. Richards No. 303 J. Coultes' No. 162 L. Danson, P. Dickson. J. Dickson No. 314 J. Brown, W. Forbes, R Holder, J. Hawkins, G. Van Engen G. Metzger, R. Sockett, W. Speers No. 184 R Alton No. 331 M. Inglis, W. Austin, R. Donaldson, No. 225 R. Bingham. D. Madill. D. Tanner W. Freeman, B. Gibson. G. Inglis, N. Wilson, R. Tanner R McClement, R. Shelley

No. 284 W. Aitchison, D. Davidson, No. 341 I. Mitchell. R. Duncan R. Hoover, F. Uhler No. 568 J. Jewitt, S. Dougherty. R Shaddick No. 286 A. MacDonald, D. Bateman,

ONTARIO DISTRICT

No. 17 B. Jenkins, J. Beedham. D. Bradley, D. Mumby, G. Ramsay, J. Wallace, B. MacKie

J. Dempster, R. Groshaw, T. Shand, J. Wame. No. 66 W. Speakman. H. Britton, T. Skippen K. Latchford, C. Le Gresley, G. Oliver No. 26 S. Hutnvk. L. Lowrv, S. McCarthy, No. 91 D. Gait. J. Beedham. R. Croft, P. Tink L. Winfield No. 114 F. Guy. G. Lang, R Ough, No. 30 W. Stonehouse, H. Visser, C. Robinson L. Waltham, G Zenglein No. 139 G. Carr, G. Jess, M. Riley, D. Damard. No. 31 J. Wheat, C. Mueller, R Braun, B. McQuillin, G. Smith, K. Zenglein, D. Bromley, C. Corns, E. Denny, C. Elliott, G Zenglein D. Fulton, M. Griffiths, J. Harrwell, No. 270 P. Irwin, P. Tink S. Jackman, R. Jones, D. Page No. 325 M. McKenzie, G. Gamett, B. Moffat,

No. 39 W. Vaughan, J. Monaghan, R. Rosseau N. Grandy, S. McConachie, B. Middleton, No. 428 R. Bivens, E. De Beaupre, E. Flowers, 12 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

ONTARIO DISTRICT (continued)

K. Fralick. W. Henshall, D. Lee, P. Miles. I. Oliver

J. Nottingham No. 706 C. Schlotzhauer, J. Johnson, No. 649 P. Seammell. K. Fudge. G. Martin C. McComish. W. Vaughan

No. 695 J. Dewar. D. Atkinson, D. Fear,

OTTAWA DISTRICT 1

No. 58 D. Campbell. D. Robar. R. Ashworth, J. Bowman. G. Bruder, J. Moore, K. Sharp

J. Calverley, W. Edwards. D. Gossling, No. 517 D. Wilson, A. Wooden, E. Burton, B. Griffin. R. Patterson, A. Simpson L. Fitz-Gerald, D. Glenney, D. Mancuso,

No. 63 P. Pilon, S. Todd. H. Baker, I. Bayley, P. Wilkins. D. Kemp, I. Harris, H. Mcllquham

B. Duffen. E. Morgan, D. Mumby, P. Todd No. 558 D. Colfe. R. Boone, J. Christie, No. 147 L. Cavanagh, B. Burchill. G. Giles. M. Moor. J. Ruffo, K. Snider, D. Wyse D. Gomme, W. Lowe, R. Mills, A. St. Dennis No. 560 C. Evans, T. Bourizk, R. Campbell,

No. 148 R. Cooke, C. Aysan, M. Dell, J. Coghill, R. Cutler, D. Fermoyle, J. Forster,

D. Gossling, G. Lewis. R. Patterson, D. Franklin, C. Johnston, F. Matta, J. Thomas, L. Richardson, C. Thomson, M. Whitehead M. Moor, C. Skuce. R. Tate

No. 159 J. Hogg, I. Bayley, R. Borrowdale. No. 561 C. Statham. R. Morrison, M. Jackson, E. Burton, W. Cook. D. Healey, B. Burchill. D. Campbell, R. Hobson, R. Ledingham, M. MacGregor. D. Mumby D. Mumby, R. Uhrig

No. 231 D. Peate. N. Allingham, G. Clauson, No. 665 K. Roy, J. Bampton, L. Westwell, L. Harvey, L. Moar. G. Oldford. D. Pell, J. Martin, D. Saikaley, H. Sainthill, L. Craig R. Taylor, A. Wright No. 736 W. Eastwood, P. Naud, R. Paquette,

No. 371 T. Bourizk, N. Allingham, G. Blain, C. Alexander. C. Carroll, J. Coghill,

G. Graves. D. Kujawski, A. Wright N. Cromey, D. Ganderton, B. Ham, J. Keith, No. 465 K. Farmer, B. Adams, J. Baart, A. Lewis, J. Martin, D. McCoy, F. McGregor, R. Grant, D. Mumby, W. Paul, D. Pell, D. Mumby, A. Naish, V. Pelisek, A. Quinn, W. Stonehouse, J. Vigeant M. Sastre, S. Stadler, D. Traynor, E. Williams No. 479 N. Allingham, K. Berquist,

OTTAWA DISTRICT 2

No. 52 D. Fraser, H. Brockwell, C. Drew, No. 590 S. Kalinowsky

D. Fraser, D. Mumby, R. Shaddick No. 686 H. Brockwell, N. Brooks, J. Carter,

No. 122 L. Cleland, J. Ledger, D. Mumby M. Griffiths, S. Kalinowsky, R. Morgan, No. 128 C. Smith, R. Taylor. E. Curry, C. Smith, R. Taylor R. Morgan, D. Mumby, R. Yandt No. 721 C. Alexander, C. Bellamy, P. Harbert, No. 177 G. Gross, W. MacDonald. J. Saunders D. Mumby No. 196 N. Brooks No. 741 J. Martin, P. Todd, N. Allingham, No. 264 S. Woods, J. Gibson, D. Mumby P. Wilkins. D. Atkinson, H. Brockwell, No. 433 R. Staye, T. Haight, D. Mumby, B. Burchill, D. Campbell, R. Campbell,

R. Taylor J. Carter, G. Clauson, J. Coghill, L. Craig,

No. 459 D. Steeves R. Cutler, J. Forster, D. Franklin, J. Gibson, No. 526 B. Corrigan, D. Atkinson, A. Braslins, G. Gross, R. Hobson, S. Kalinowsky, D. Wyse, D. Mackey, M. Mohamdee M. Mohamdee, D. Mumby, E. Williams, No. 564 B. Caswell. D. Green, D. Mumby W. Stonehouse, R. Tate, R. Taylor, T. Shand

PETERBOROUGH DISTRICT No. 101 C. Addison, H. Rose, A. Baswick, No. 313 C. Anderson. B. Wilkes M. Eyre, B. Maddock. V. Orr No. 374 R. Davidson. N. Mathie, R. McBride, No. 126 T. Osbome, G. Ballard, S. Drummond, D. Weir

D. Holyoake, B. Manson No. 435 J. Medcof, L. Gerow, R. Pollock,

No. 145 W. Marshall, R. Hall, J. Hay, F. Randall, A. Vuyk, J. Wheeler

C. Mayhew, P. McGowan, H. Mitchell No. 523 J. Wilson, W. Howell, J. Hutchinson,

No. 155 I. Routledge, G. Harris, J. Stiles R. Keay No. 161 C. Constantine, W. Dawson, O. Grills No. 675 D. Holyoake. R. Ducharme, R. Jones, No. 223 K. Buchanan R. McBride, D. O'Neil, E. Power

PRINCE EDWARD DISTRICT

No. 11 J. Lensen. J. Chambers, J. OHalloran, No. 29 J. Anderson, J. Dean, O. Grills, R. Swan. G. Veinot J. Lalonde, J. Taylor, C. Wright

No. 18 D Miller, K.Campbell, J. Carter, D. No. 38 J. Chambers, W. Lewis, R. Pomeroy, Mercer, C. Thomas W. Richardson, R. Verrall TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 13

PRINCE EDWARD DISTRICT (cont'd)

No. 48 D. Gillis, G. Holmes, W. Mitchell, J. Rushnell, 1. Wylie F. Randall, E. Sandford, R. Sararas No. 164 W. Watkins, A. Hackett, T. Lyons.

No. 50 D. Harvey, W. Adams, K. Campbell, G. Ballard, R. Blower, R. Burden, J. Doble, R. Pomeroy, W. Richardson W. Doull, C. Drew, R. Forsyth, E. Hewton,

No. 69 R. Sararas, J. Chrysler, R. Marrs, D. Mercer, T. Nash, J. O'Halloran, E. Parker, H. Danford, R. Emerson S. Zwilling No. 123 R. Globe, C. Allan, H. Newton. No. 215 H. Corfield, L. Bedford, R. Carter, M. Allen, K. Collard, F. Furmidge, M. Kerr, B. Ferguson C. Letman, T. McMillan, G. Moore, P. Penner, No. 283 D. Bradley, H. Britton, D. Plumpton B. Rodgers, T. Ross, R. Verrall No. 482 F. Thompson, E. Mueller, T. Shand,

No. 127 J. Brummell. C. Eden, R. Pomeroy, F. Wilson

ST. LAWRENCE DISTRICT No. 5 M. Clark, T. Moran, K. Tuckwood, G. Smith K. Baker, E. Blackburn, J. Bunt, R. D' Alton, No. 209 NOT REPRESENTED G. McNaughton, G. Mielke No. 242 M. Flikweert, G. Grothier, E. Kelly,

No. 14 J. Cassibo, G. Machan, C. Alexander, L. MacDonald N. King, G. Oldford No. 368 R. Miller, M. Farrelly, D. Mumby, No. 24 G. Graves, G. McNaughton A. Whitehome No. 28 NOT REPRESENTED No. 370 D. Homing, C. Code, G. Loshaw, No. 55 E. Carson, C. Code, R. Miller, C. Minor, J. Seeley, G. Smith, L. Vincent C. Minor No. 387 M. Clark, R. D'Alton, B. Nash

No. 74 D. Gill, R. Bennett, D. Mumby, No. 416 R. Fritz, J. Barno, G. Phillips G. Smith No. 504 G. McNaughton No. 85 A. Sanders, R. Morrison, G. Atkinson, No. 556 M. MacDonald, W. Montgomery, G. Loshaw, G. McNaughton, D. Mumby, D. Mumby, H. Reddick A. Whitehome No. 650 K. Baker, R. Hanton, G. McNaughton No. 110 F. Hill, T. Ferguson', K. Milburn,

ST. THOMAS DISTRICT No. 44 B. Miller, K. Blyde, G. Akers, No. 232 B. Mitchell, C. Armstrong,

R. Barnett, W. Dunn, J. Johnston, J. Mclntyre, G. Galbraith, J. Mclntyre

J. Walton, R. Wood No. 302 S. Durham, D. O'Neil, D. Cosens, No. 94 F. Axford, R. Pickard, R. Cresswell, A. Cowie, D. Durham, R. Jackson, T. Lanning, G. Gale, D. O'Neil, R. Sawyer, D. Cosens, G. Pinnegar, G. Potter E. Ball No. 364 R. Howe, C. James, B. McLean No. 120 G. Leverton, E. Marr, D. Nichols, No. 386 J. Jubinville, K. Roodzant, D. Cosens, C. Nichols, B. Potter R. McFadden, K. Schleihauf, W. Schneider,

No. 140 R. Cresswell, D. Fick, R. Pickard M. Schweitzer, J. Johnston, R. Wood, G. Akers No. 171 R. Keith, D. Durham, S. Durham, No. 546 G. Baker, K. Featherstone, B. Potter G. Akers, A. Cowie, T. Keith, D. O'Neil

SARNIA DISTRICT No. 56 G. Akers, G. Atkinson, D. Mann, G. Atkinson, R. Chambers, R. Rule

A. O'Neill, G. Simmons, W. Smith, J. Watson, No. 307 W. Hodgins, J. Sercombe, T. Keith, W. Summers G. Richards

No. 83 P. Brown, R. Collier, K. Featherstone, No. 328 G. Atkinson, J. Ireland, A. McLean,

R. Marshall, A. Vojvodin, G. Vojvodin F. Payne, J. Rowe

No. 1 16 J. Young, A. Pirocchi, R. Jackson, No. 392 L. Armstrong, G. Atkinson, M. Dennis, M. Jackson, R. Shirran C. James No. 153 M. Lambie, W. Wright, G. Atkinson, No. 397 G. Atkinson, J. McBean, W. Miller

J. Forbes No. 419 L. Bentley, M. Adam, M. Adam, No. 158 G. Cameron, G. Atkinson, R. Bailey, G. Atkinson, E. Brown, R. Hall, G. Simmons, S. Dunlop, R. Ferguson, A. Jaques, B. Simpson W. Summers

No. 194 J. Boyd, R. Deichert, W. Jolliffe No. 425 P. Dunlop, R. Finkbeiner No. 238 P. Shanahan, G. Atkinson, B. Graham, No. 437 G. Vincent, K. Mielkie, G. Atkinson, T. Keith, F. Searson A. Beasley, W. Graham, T. Janes, C. Lyons No. 294 Smith, G. Grieve, K. Boone, No. 601 G. Atkinson

SOUTH HURON DISTRICT No. 33 L. Harrison, G. Morgan No. 73 R. Ashbourne, D. Bateman, 14 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

SOUTH HURON DISTRICT (continued)

R. Hopkins G. Hazlitt. J. MacKay, A. Miller, P. Young

No. 84 J. Craig, M. Stilwell, D. Symons, No. 332 B. Mason, W. Brown, S. Budge, D. Watkins. J. Wise R. James, W. Malmo, A. Prescator No. 133 D. Webster, G. Atkinson. N. Dix. No. 456 R. Fair D. Easton, R. Ferguson, W. Webster No. 483 J. Marshall, J. Harding, R. Wilhelm, No. 141 J. Scott, M. Mullholland, R. McCurdy, G. McRoberts. C. Mills, R. Ashbourne, R. Hopkins W. Riddell.'w. Schaefer, D. Brine, W. Malmo, No. 144 S. Budge R. Marshall No. 170 J. Coultes. B. Hutton, B. Whitmore No. 574 G. Campbell, C. Corbett. G. Elliott, No. 224 F. Hoffman W. Hodgins, M. Jones, M. Lee, L. Pernokis, No. 309 W. Snyder, J. Freeman. C. Adams, M. Smith

SUDBURY-MANITOULIN DISTRICT No. 427 C. Stephenson, K. Alexander, D. Mumby, T. Newburn, H. Wickenden G. Boyce. R. Fleming. J. Horace, J. Innes, No. 588 W. Glehs, B. Cunningham, E. Power, D. Kennedy. P. Liukko. R. Luoma, G. Nichols, E. Elchyshyn, J. Farquharson, D. McAleece R. South. A. Stonier, R. Storie No. 658 D. Ashick, R. Junkala, J. Cartman, No. 455 D. Slaght. R. Eaton, E. Elchyshyn, G. Cayen, E. Elchyshyn, J. Farquharson, B. Gordon. J. Hodder, N. Hore, B. Martin, A. Hill, G. Hill, W. McKnight, R. Zadow D. Mumby, L. Smith, R. Towns No. 691 L. Redden, L. Bracken, H. Butler, No. 472 G. Wright, P. Gordon, J. Vigeant W. Chung, R. Gordon, D. Kelly, S. Khoury, No. 527 R. Dutton. G. Moody, A. Bums, R. Lewis, B. Mullen, B. Stoddart G. Fraser, P. Gillespie, W. Moffatt No. 699 M. Chorkawy, C. Gilpin, S. Pearce, No. 536 R. Mclvor, D. Bowles, J. Bell, D. Carscallen, J. Pronovost, E. Rennie, A. Bums, H. Butler. J. Gamble, P. Gillespie, D. Rousell, H. Saville, A. Sweetman, S. Weir N. Hore, B. Koivu, M. Lees, W. McKibbon,

TEMISKAMING DISTRJCT No. 506 P. Liley, L. Cudmore, C. Ruttan No. 540 C. Ruttan No. 528 R. Burns, D. Bennett, E. Goldthorp No. 623 R. Kallio, H. Pysklywec, T. Shand

No. 530 J. Anderson, R. Bingham, J. Hough, No. 657 R. Owen, A. Aggarwal, R. Kallio T. Shand No. 704 NOT REPRESENTED No. 534 H. Middaugh, D. Ramkissoonsingh

TORONTO DON VALLEY DISTRICT

No. 16 J. Bushell, H. Stephen, K Bice, R. Groshaw, S. Katchen, L. Levy, S. Rose, M. Duke, R. Massie, C. Pabello, T. Spears, M. Schecter, B. Shiner, E. Solomon, D. Teeger

W. Spence, B. Steen No. 570 J. Joseph, D. Dainard, K. MacDonald, No. 25 L. Ben-Eliezer, E. Capogiannopoulos, B. Blyden-Taylor, R. Deline, C. Drew, W. McLeod, P. Skazin, E. Solomon, L. Mah B. Edwards, F. Halpern, E. Kehimkar, C. Reid, No. 156 R. Takeda, A. Walker, K. Campbell, A. McLelland, R. Scott, P. Selvaraj, T. Shand, L. Edwards, G. Forbes, F. Fordham, G. Upton, W. Utton

B. Pattison, R. Stephenson No. 581 J. Mathers, S. Weir No. 265 G. Crutcher, A. Back, A. Cobb, No. 586 MacDonald, R. Deline, K. Robinson. R Groshaw, F. Halpern, N. Joseph, R. Levitt, T. Osborne, R. Robinson, R. Scott, G. Upton, K. MacDonald, A. Maitland, D. Todd D. Lee No. 316 P. Vogel, A. Donovan, W. Bolychuk, No. 592 R. Levitt, A. Neufeld, E. Altayoglu, D. Bradley, R. Chamberlin, D. Tutin, C. Bakic, D. Rothwell, A. Swaffield, G. Taylor No. 367 E. Zovighian, D. Sabourin, A. Turner, No. 611 D. Bradley, B. Edwards, H. Jones

W. Angove, W. Chatwell, M. Fleming, No. 620 R. Chadwick, A. Donovan, I. Nichols,

S. Hargraves, D. Martyn, J. McLean, E. Elcombe, R. Groshaw

T. Succamore, J. Thomson, G. Thurston No. 629 E. Chua, C. Allan, P. Balatbat, No. 522 S. Schatzker, P. Stem, S. Cohen, P. Farrell, A. Lazaro K. Goldblum, L. Levy No. 676 M. Soler, G. Alexopoulos, E. Burrell, No. 531 C. Infante, S. Betts, W. Boyle, B. Gill, D. Persaud, D. Wright E. Buscombe, R. Large, M. Minor, L. Phillips, No. 696 C. Jaynes, A. Grande, M. Hill,

D. Swann, H. Wright J. Conley, T. Davies, R. James, F. Krzikowsky, No. 542 E. Altayoglu M. McKenna

No. 559 K Holdsworth, H. Schonberger, No. 703 V. Rubinoff, S. Cohen, I. Lazar, A. Back, S. Cohen, M. Donin, L. Feldt, L. Levy, N. Nathan, C. Scanlon, M. Weingott TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008

TORONTO EAST DISTRICT No. 269 B. Grimbleby. E. Jones. B. Bond. M. D'Acre

G. Fitzpatrick. L. Lombardi. J. McDonald. No. 612 C. Frankland. P. Sialtsis. D. Bradley.

P. Nuttall R Carveth, A. Cox. J. Darling. E. De Beaupre. No. 384 E. Capogiannopoulos. K Chute. G. De Silva. T. Doughty. C. Drew. R. Slee.

B. Edwards. K MacMillan. J. McKinnon. M. Ikonomidis. J. Keith. F. Kilian. J. Pownall M. Skulnick. A. Williamson. D. Willoughby No. 637 H. Clarke. A. Pendleton. M. Campbell.

No. 424 E. Lang. W. Nicholson. B. Palanik. G. Atkinson. T. Bliss, D. Bradley. J. Clifford,

D. Bradley. G Cousins. J. Evans. G. Hinds. C. Drew. D. Forbes. A. Gebauer. J. Mac Lean. J. Houghton. B. Hutton. M. Kiloh. T. Shand. M. MacLean, N. Mathie. R. Steenson. E. MacKinnon. E. Ounjian. W. Sanders. D. Tutin. A. Vuyk. A. Wilson. B. Woods. T. Saunders. M. Thompson R. Young. A. Petrisor

No. 430 M. Faminial. J. Ferrer. A. Bimie. No. 643 E. Capogiannopoulos. B. Edwards. F. Dietz, C. Drew. D. Rankin. T. Shand F. Mcintosh

No. 473 E. Crosier. D. Shipley. P. Selvaraj. No. 647 J. Armstrong. F. Collins, J. Doble. A. Dvorak. E. Ireland. A. McDonald. M. Enns R. Janes

No. 494 W. Russell. G. Boutilier. D. Campbell . No. 651 E. Russell. B. Bond. R. Johnston.

J. Chamberlain. D. Danniels. B. Grimbleby. F. Taylor

R. Groshaw. J. Morton. D. Phelan. F. Scali. No. 653 B. McFarquhar. F. MacKay. E. Arlitt. R. Stephenson D. Campbell. W. Evans. S. Jackman. No. 520 B. Bond. T. Carlton. R. Castaneda. A. McLelland

S. Fenton. C. Foreman. R. Groshaw. J. Hiley. No. 670 B. Marcano. J. Howitt. E. Burnett.

P. McGowan. J. Meneses. P. Nuttall J. Fitzpatrick. J. Galloway. R. Thompson,

No. 532 K Jones. R Allgood. R. Beverley. R Johnston. R. McDowell. J. Gauthier. B. Bond. E. Burnett. F. Collins. R. Groshaw. J. Ouellette. D. Phelan. C. Sudlow. R Uhrig, R Kliaman. R. Massie. T. Norris. J. Page. W. Drane E. Russell. G. Strange. P. Wilson. M. Yoney No. 683 R. Baker. H. Bishop. E. Washington.

No. 543 D. Surovy. J. Smillie. D. Bradley, S. Forsythe. G. Newall. T. Ryan. J. Seale.

D. Dainard. R. Groshaw. R. Scott. J. Boag, T. Shand. K. Whiting. J. Das

J. Hughes. R. Lundy. C. Preet. S. Robinson. No. 705 A. Gilmour. N. Dekoulos. J. Zioulas.

A. Tagallie A. Birnie. E. Blackburn. J. Gardiner,

No. 567 R Baker. J. Darling. J. Dean. C. Drew P. McGowan. W. Pellow C. Elliott. C. Sturgeon. R. Thompson. No. 729 M. 0"Sullivan. D. Tutin. R Binns,

C. Wnght T. Bliss. C. Drew. K Fralick. J. Henderson. No. 576 M. Coulter. B. Gibbs. M. Hajjar. M. Ikonomidis. E. MacKinnon. T. Saunders. A. Sutherland T. Shand. R. Steenson No. 591 W. Utton. C. Allan. D. Bergerson.

TORONTO HUMBER DISTRICT

No. 65 E. Baily. G. Betowski. A. Mitchell. J. Bradley. G. Bryan. J. Dick. M. Dow. G. Persinov, C. Reigate, S. Whiteley, M. Yoney J. Ratuszny. D. Fisher. K Hume, P. Jordan, No. 86 S. Soltanzadeh. L. Bittle. R. Carveth, R Large. P. Ponce, C. Letman, W. Paterson. R. Groshaw. P. McGregor. P. Natale, J. Ronstead, D. Smith. M. Tosh. R Ward. J. Pearson, R. Sircar. S. Whiteley D. Wyeld

No. 247 A. Rudner, D. Skinner, G. Atkinson, No. 410 J. Longworth, C. Moulton. D. Bradley. L. Balkou. P. Dimitroff, M. Manfredi, T. Brown. W. Chatwell, W. Clayton. G. Morris, W. McLeod, E. Ralph G. Donnelly, H. DunJop. N. Farid. A. Lepper.

No. 305 A. Ahlowalia. T. Foley. D. Greenway, A. Hogg. R Longworth. G. Morris. J. Munroe. D. Bradley. V. Codato. G. Maddison. E. Paul R Nettleton. W. Rennie. R Richford

D. Mumby, W. Pellow. J. Scarr, C. Tmglin. No. 510 S. Jackson, L. Sims, D. Martinovic, M. Schwantes. A. Turk R. Baker, W. Bevis, D. Blake, L. Bodrogi.

No. 339 C. Scott. A. Cowan, G. Hinds, N. King V. Codato. J. Craymer, P. Curry, W. Goddard.

No. 343 T. Edwards. R. Daniels. A. Donovan. D. Hawman. D. Leong, J. Leutri, M. MacKay,

C. Drew, M. Drew, T. Dyer. E. Elcombe, T. McLean. R. Palmer, J. Ratuszny, V. Regis.

R. Groshaw, R. Lewis, I. MacKenzie. B. Oram. C. Sinclair, T. Stadnisky, A. Stoddart

G. McCowan, T. Shand. M. Yoney, R. Young No. 537 E. Bessler. J. McGuffin, L. Pipher. No. 369 E. Yakovlev. S. Giovanniello. D. Walker 16 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

TORONTO HUMBER VALLEY DISTRICT (continued) No. 547 A. Turner. E. Bessler. E. Altayoglu, C. Allan, G. Barker. E. Codack. R. Holliday, VV Boal. R. Botting. N. Bryant. W. Chatwell. K. Stewart. C. Willmore G. Donnelly. N. Farid. J. Hough. P. Miles, No. 644 B. Booker, W. Boal. D. Evelyn, M. Ikonomidis. K. MacMillan, G. Persinov. J. Hough. H. Schulz

J. Thomson. D Willoughby. M. Yoney No. 655 S. Sholubi, D. Smith, G. Taylor, No. 571 T. Van Home. B. Blyden-Taylor, A. Zahreddine

J. Cassie. W. Chisholm. T. Shand No. 664 R. Foote. J. Bustamante-Mata, No. 575 E. Palacol. W. Bevis, R. Collins, D. Humble, J. Adam, H. Ansara, L. Barrett, B. Davenport, K. Harrington. D. Hawman. A. Fryer, J. Furlong, H. Jones, D. Lambie, T. Homer, D. MacMillan. S. McConachie, R. Madzia, T. McLean, R. Quinton. W. McLeod. D. Mumby. E. Stewart J. Seckington, J. Sim. A. Stoddart, J. Thornton, No. 599 S. Knapp, V. Codato, R. Groshaw. P. Whitaker. C. Winter G Knapp. L. Levy, F. Mcintosh, D. Mumby, No. 713 D. Sharp, E. Bessler, G. Golding, W. Pellow. L. Quenet, V. Regis, D. Smith, K Mirza. P. Whitaker G. Smith. H. Somir. E. Stewart No. 733 W. Holden, G. Forgrave, G. Alexitch, No. 600 D. Stevens, W. Vollick, J. Frazer, E. Anderson. L. Bodrogi. S. Cohen. J. Shaw, T. Bennell, W. Burgoyne, C. Latchoo. L. Foumier, J. Hough. R. KJiaman. M. Yoney,

I. McColl. D. Street A McCausland, P. McGregor, P. Park, C. Reid No. 606 C. McCormack. E. Chambers,

TORONTO WEST DISTRICT No. 229 R. Hakim, S. Lambie, S. Maddock, B. Hillyer, M. Martin, C. Reid. G. Turek,

T. Clark, E. Ireland, A. Jackson. J. Kawenka, C. Willmore

I. Tees No. 630 J. Delmas, J. Peacock, C. Sinclair, No. 356 A. Duerden, A. Bashford, L. Cleland, C. Willmore W. Chandler, B. Collins, E. Juman, D. Ross, No. 632 R. Tschudi, G. Carney, H. Camley,

A. McCausland. J. McClure, R. Murphy, L. Crocker, H. McKnight, G. Turek. E. Walsh D. Ross. R. Taylor No. 640 B. Booton, R. Boyles, C. Chapin,

No. 474 J. Challet, D. Arnold, W. Holtham, H. McKnight, R. Slee. D. Stewart, R. Swatuk

S. Maddock, E. Munro, J. Morris, G. Padgett. No. 645 J. Richel, B. Downes, W. Armstrong. D. Papavramidis. A. Sangwine. C. Willmore S. Armstrong. W. Doughty. T. McMillan,

No. 496 F. Veri. I. Fraser. C. Le Gresley, F. Dunn, J. Fenwick, W. Holden A. Maitland, W. McLeod, A. Petrisor, No. 674 D. Bradley, C. Bytheway, W. Douglas. C. Williamson R. Hakim. H. McGregor, P. Monkman No. 501 N. Seawright, Z. Vojnovic. G. Keown, No. 685 R. Ardalic, L. Cleland, B. Hillyer,

W. Doughty, B. Downes, W. Holtham, A. Jabier. H. Sanders, J. Sanders

J. Pownall, N. Seawright No. 689 L. Foumier, W. Laycock, J. Leutri,

No. 524 W. Bath. P. Hebert, H. Adams. P. Watson

R. Ardalic, P. Booker, J. Delmas, A. Penaflor, No. 710 H. Omardeen, B. Downes, A. Duerden.

D. Roberts, C. Scott J. Leitch, R. Martin, J. Peacock, G. Spencer

No. 548 I. Rados, K. Bice, J. Scarr. G. Stuart No. 727 R. Davis. E. Bessler, B. Lamont,

No. 565 P. Irwin, C. Mason, E. Anderson, R. Mandeville, J. Richel, G. Stuart

W. Bain, K. Bice. P. Booker. D. Cowie, No. 734 J. Weyland, E. Anderson, R. Bryant, G. Dickson. A Golden, D Gomme, D. Clarke, D. Gomme, R. Groshaw. R. Hakim,

K. MacDonald, H. McKnight, A. McLelland, J. Hartzema, T. Homer, L. Jansurik, A. Joseph,

J. Munroe, P. Park. C. Reid. T. Rielly, J. Lee, E. Morrison, W. Pellow, C. Woods H. Sanders, D. Swann, G. Thelwell. C. Weston, No. 738 M. Stephenson, S. Armstrong, C. Reid,

C. Willmore W. Armstrong, D. Bradley, J. Cathcart, P. Park,

No. 566 D. Markle, R. Morell, J. Kikiantonis, B. Edwards, N. Farid, B. Hillyer, B. Lamont, L. Crocker, C. Drew. A. Dyer, G. French, R. Nettleton. D. Papavramidis, C. Willmore E. Grinko. H. McKnight, E Walsh, C. Wooder. No. 740 T. Clark, W. Bain, A. Williamson,

W. Wingrove H. McKnight, J. Peacock, R. Richford, J. Dick No. 619 C. Bytheway, B. Downes, L. Giles,

VICTORIA DISTRJCT No. 77 S. Sisson, R. Baker, W. Elliott, R. K. Ingram Lindsay, C. Sudlow, A. Sutherland No. 354 C. Bagshaw No. 268 D. Ingram, J. Anderson, P. Ferguson, No. 375 R. Hewitt, D. Burgomaster. H. Wood, TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 17

VICTORIA DISTRICT (cont'd) W. Holden. W. Mahood. D. Wellman, R. Hewitt D. Whitmore No. 463 R. Johnson, K. Goodall, J. Reynolds, No. 398 M. Thompson J. Lee, S. Sisson, F. Waller, L. Giles, J. Deak No. 406 W. Walter. R. Baker. P. Burkholder. No. 464 J. Gorrell, M. Bailey, J. Cook, G. Ellis, P. Ferguson. B. Gyton, J. McMillan, T. Monroe H. Helleman, R. Oldfield. W. Stony

No. 408 J. Rawlins, J. Appleby, R. Entwistle. No. 477 J. Gorrill, R. Houghton

J. Martin, R. McMillan, J. McMillan, No. 498 M. Brohm, E. Brohm, T. Hodgson. G. Morgan, K. Morgan, J. Warren E. Watson No. 440 G. Kellett, R. Mann, B. Robb No. 608 F. Hall, R McMillan, A. Skilling No. 451 A. Foster, J. Deak, R. Graham,

WATERLOO DISTRICT No. 72 J. Jones, D. Orton, G. Atkinson, F. Branston, P. Christian, K. McGeagh,

R. Bean, R. Blueman, D. Bowie, H. Clarke, J. Mittelholtz, W. Reidl

S. Cooper, I. Hall, C. Hollett. R. KJuun, No. 509 W. Miller, G Napper R. Lawrence, L. Wiebe No. 539 D. Fickling, D. Churchill, P. Diebel,

No. 151 W. Kelly, D. Bradley, R. Callander, W. Fries, G. Ough. J. Slack

D. Cameron, R. Chadwick, J. Dickie, C. Silva, No. 628 J. Wolfe E.Ward No. 690 A. Atkins, D. Lambert, A. Poolton

No. 172 D. Bowie, D. Attridge, J. Vliehs No. 722 R. Botting, S. Cooper, R. Johnston,

No. 205 R Zilles, J. Van Trigt, J. Williamson D. Kaufman, B. Lowery, R Small

No. 257 J. Cowls, S. Sinclair, D. Attridge, No. 723 R. Gregory. L. Binney, A. Kennedy,

D. Bowie, J. Kroezen, J. Spence, J. Vliehs, J. Slack H.Wood No. 744 D. Churchill, G. Atkinson, D. Attridge, No. 279 D. Attridge, R. Brubacher, R Daniels, W. Brown, D. Cameron, S. Cooper, R. Daniels, R. Johnston, B. Lowery, S. Mohan, A. Petrisor, W. Fries, G. Hazlitt, D. Kaufman, T. Shand,

L. Reid, E. Stewart G. Morgan, D. Mumby, G. Napper, J. Slack,

No. 297 W. Brown, S. Cooper. R. Small R. Small, J. Vliehs No. 318 W. Emptage, D. West, A. Atkins,

WELLINGTON DISTRICT No. 180 D. McCombe, D. Cowell, D. Doughty, G. Ferguson, R. Henry, T. Somerville, N. Stephens R. Taylor, W. Wellstead

No. 203 W. Steen, M. Bowman, S. Adams, No. 347 R. Wilson, J. Alliston N. Barrie, C. Brown, C. Brown, G. Moore, No. 361 G. Schirk, W. Atkinson, G. Curl,

R. Roberts, S. Steen J. Hunter. J. Johnson, L. Wardlaw

No. 219 G. Stewart, N. Barrie, F. Dunn, No. 688 C. Deal, J. Millar T. Massena, G. Moore No. 724 S. Adams, B. Poole, D. Dunn, No. 258 R. Blair, C. Thomson, H. Towler D. Hamilton, L. Sulzer

No. 271 T. Bennett, J. Cherry, J. Brennan, No. 742 E. Humphreys, D. Leigh, J. Millar, P. Curry, P. Gillespie, P. McGrenere, W. Atkinson, N. Barrie, R. Blair, D. Churchill, H. Standish G. Curl. R. Daniels, D. Doughty,

No. 295 E. Schneider, A. Cunningham, J. Green, D. Hamilton, J. Hunter, J. Johnson,

J. Green, R. Groshaw P. McGrenere, G. Schirk, R. Smeaton,

No. 321 T. Bentley, R. Davis, A. Ellacott, J. Thomson, C. Thomson

WESTERN DISTRICT No. 414 R Cox No. 484 R. Cox No. 417 D. Johnson No. 518 C. Ruttan No. 445 A. Tibbetts No. 631 D. Johnson No. 446 A. Tibbetts No. 660 A. Tibbetts No. 461 D. Johnson No. 668 R. Cox

WILSON NORTH DISTRICT No. 37 T. Bertrand, L. Miles, D. Rumble No. 68 T. McBeath, K. Cunnington, L. Miree, No. 43 W. Wallace, G. Ashman, G. Atkinson, J. Bowman

J. Ault, B. Burrill, T. Davies, W. Foster, No. 76 S. Kubota, R. Dobbs, A. Petrisor,

J. Van Trigt, D. Wilton J. Sutherland 18 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

WILSON NORTH DISTRICT (cont'd) No. 108 M. Fan- No. 569 D. Dingwall, R. Hryniw, B. Hutton, No. 178 K. Small, R. Blueman, D. Shearer W. McKay No. 250 W. Foster, B. Barnett, K. Chute, No. 609 E. Dredge J Smith, K. Ulch No. 678 S. Dow, M. Coulter, R. Findlater, No. 261 A. Meacham, G. Atkinson, T. Shand, W. Foster, J. Hooper, G. Lane, R. Oliphant, M. Chesney, J. Devries, W. Foster, B. Raymer. L. Pearson, F. Pepper, A. Petrisor, D. Rye, R. Hilderley, T. Siemiernik D. Thompson, L. Witmer

WILSON SOUTH DISTRICT

No. 10 J. Lewis, J. Hiley, N. Jensen, No. 181 J. Hiley A. Johnson, G. Jones, D. Kelly, S. McQuade, No. 217 NOT REPRESENTED H. Parker, D. Pass, C. Reid, T. Todd No. 237 B. Soper No. 78 W. McKnight, D. Millman No. 624 D. Paton, R. Dobbs, R. Hugill, No. 104 D. Kemp, N. Dolson, L. Miles, L. Miles

J. Roberts No. 701 D. Bentley, D. Cook, T. Davies, No. 149 T. Pow L Hicks, K. Lounsbury

No. 174 J. Pen-in

WINDSOR DISTRICT

No. 47 G. Thibert, D. Chamney, T. Brazeau, N. Hughson, J. Laughton, A. McDonald,

E. Carey, W. Chamney, A. Dobbie, W. Grenon, G. Mikhael, J. Napier, G. Lotz C. Kania, R. MacNevin, G. McQuarrie, No. 579 G. Splan, M. Brodsky, G. McQuarrie,

C. Olender, R. Truscott G. Carpio, D. Ken, A. McDonald, J. Wood, No. 403 P. Rogers, S. Onyango, D. Bradley, R. Sinclair, G. Tarcea, K. Vannan, D. Warner W. Holzel, P. Hooper, N. Hughson, No. 598 A. McDonald, B. Evans, R. Gellner,

J. Laughton, G. Lotz, J. Napier, M. Tingle P. Hooper, A. Jackson, G. McQuarrie, G. Perry, No. 500 G. Mikhael, W. Ritz, A. McDonald D. Winterton

No. 521 N. AckJand, C. Glenwright, No. 604 J. Godin, G. Chappell, R. Gordon, C. Fairthorne, G. Perry, R. Truan, P. Wiebe R. MacNevin, R. McKee, L Pray, K. Tyler No. 554 C. Drew, C. Fairthorne, P. Hooper, No. 642 T. Roberts, D. Flett, A. Vojvodin

YORK DISTRICT

No. 22 J. Aide, J. Alliston, E. Baily, S. Pickard, J. Rennie, W. Sanders, W. Spence, D. Bradley, P. Fanell, R. Groshaw, M. Hajjar, L. Sandiland, T. Shand, G. Thomson, H. Wagg,

R. Heyworth, E. Holt, D. MacKay, A. Mitchell. J. Wagg D. Valleau, G. Vlastakis No. 220 R. Northrup, E. De Beaupre, No. 23 R. Guenero, D. Livingstone, P. Natale, W. Henshall, M. Woolley B. Stapley No. 292 M. Yoney, G. Thomson, A. Villarin, No. 54 D. Lane, B. Booton, G. Duke, K. Bice, W. Boyle, R. Carveth, R. Daniels, D. Evelyn, C. Gibson, W. McLeod, B. Stapley, C. Gibson, F. Halpern, K. MacDonald,

W. Thompson, P. Whitaker J. McDougall, F. Mcintosh, G. Upton, J. Modo

No. 79 S. Soltanzadeh No. 311 J. McDougall, C. Gibson, G. Thomson

No. 87 J. Crawford, F. Scali, B. Grimbleby, No. 468 I. MacFarlane, R. Cannon, J. Appleby,

B. Bond, R. Deline, J. McDonald, E. Milley, J. Cathcart, J. Thornton, R. Ward

K. Prentice, G. Ramsay, W. Russell, J. Balmer No. 481 A. Mercer, W. Boal, R. Groshaw,

No. 97 R. Janes, J. Pearson A. Quirm, D. Shearer, S. Whiteley, H. Williams

No. 98 W. Dobson, L. Bittle, R. Botting, No. 512 J. Laidler, R. Bivens, D. Bradley, P. Egan, D. Wylie H. Kernohan, K. Linegar

No. 99 T. Serson, J. Anon, L. Barclay, No. 634 D. Ryckman, P. Gaffhey, L. Zigras,

B. Dickson, R. Emerson, D. Emerson, J. Gillis, G. AJexopoulos, T. Bliss, W. Pellow, G. Levy, A. Maitland, D. Purvis, W. Rawlins, W. Thompson

J. Slessor, C. Stevenson No. 635 E. Dirani, G. Ajram, J. Dahdaly, No. 118 G. Mcarthur, K. Karunaratne, G. Ghneim, R. Groshaw

W. Boyle, R. Cober, W. Cober, D. Cowie, No. 646 H. Butler, J. Hopkins, H. Kernohan, V. Poelzer, R. Wood W. Leek, K. Linegar, D. Todd No. 129 R. Bellows, H. Butler, D. Bradley No. 702 S. Cselenyi, A. Vasquez, C. Collantes,

No. 136 K. Prentice, S. Fronske, P. Burkholder, A. Card, R. Guenero, D. Sephton, I. Sinclair A. Dvorak, B. Gyton, K. Holden, R. Moneau, TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 19

GUESTS

M.W. Bro. R. E. Groshaw presented to the Grand Master and introduced to Grand Lodge the following distinguished guests: Alberta New York M.W. Bro. John D. Hart M.W. Bro. Edward G. Gilbert Grand Master Grand Master R.W. Bro. Gilbert Savitzky British Columbia and Yukon Grand Secretary M.W. Bro. R Glen Allen Grand Master Nova Scotia Indiana M.W. Bro. Roy E. Lively M.W. Bro. Jeffery P. Zaring Grand Master Grand Master Quebec Jamaica & The Cayman Islands M.W. Bro. Opkar S. Sandhu R.W. Bro. Afeef A. Lazarus Grand Master District Grand Master R.W. Bro. Paul Mailhot Maine Grand Secretary M.W. Bro. Robert R. Landry Rhode Island Grand Master M.W. Bro. Richard S. Sokoll Manitoba Grand Master M.W. Bro. E. H. (Ted) Jones Saskatchewan Grand Master M.W. Bro. Pat Hutchison Massachusetts Grand Master RW. Bro. Roger W. Pageau Grand Master Vermont R.W. Bro. Jeffrey L. Gardiner M.W. Bro. Calvin K. Keyler Grand Secretary Grand Master New Jersey Anc & Accepted Scottish Rite M.W. Bro. John M. Colligas 111. Bro. Robert Townshend Grand Master Sovereign Grand Commander Newfoundland & Labrador Royal Arch Masons M.W. Bro. Maxwell J. Squires M.Ex.Comp. Roland A. Paddle Grand Master Grand First Principal R.W. Bro. Larry B. Grandy Masonic Service Association Grand Secretary M.W. Bro. Richard E. Fletcher New Hampshire P.G.M. Vermont/Executive Secretary M.W. Bro. Robert G. Hatfield Grand Master Mocha Shrine Bro. Gail M.W. Bro. John C. Marden W. Mackay P.G.M./ Grand Secretary Potentate New Jersey M.W. Bro. John M. Colligas Grand Master

Grand Honours were then given, led by the Grand Director of Ceremonies-. 20 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION PAST GRAND MASTERS The Grand Master presented our Past Grand Masters who were present, namely: M.W. Bros. Ronald E. Groshaw, William R. Pellow, C. Edwin Drew, Terence Shand, Donald H. Mumby and Gary L. Atkinson. Grand Honours were given. ADDRESS OF WELCOME TO GRAND LODGE W. Bro. Charles E. Frankland, Master of Birch Cliff Lodge No. 612, Toronto East District, delivered the Address of Welcome, which was responded to by M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor, Grand Master. MINUTES

The Grand Secretary proceeded to read the Minutes ofthe last meeting held in Toronto, on July 18, 2007, when it was moved by M.W. Bro. R. E. Groshaw, seconded by M.W. Bro. W. R. Pellow, 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

As the Grand Secretary read the Rules of Order as prescribed by the

Constitution of Grand Lodge, it was moved by M.W. Bro. W. R. Pellow, seconded by M.W. Bro. D. H. Mumby, and resolved: That the Order of Business of this Annual Communication be changed at the discretion ofthe Grand Master.

M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor announced that R.W. Bro. David E. Jacklin had accepted the request to serve as parliamentarian, and any controversial constitutional problems that may arise would be decided by Bro. Jacklin. 1

TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 2 GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS

To the Officers and Members of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada, in the Province of Ontario.

My Brethren:

It was indeed a very great honour which you conferred upon me one year ago when you elected me as your Grand Master. The immensity of the involvement and the greatness of the honour eluded me at the time. After this year of acting as your Grand Master there has been a growing appreciation of the responsibility of the office of Grand Master and the respect accorded to that office. I thank you brethren for that privilege. rd Welcome to each and every one of you on this 1 53 Annual Communication of our Grand Lodge. Many of you are regular attendees, but to those who are here for the first time hopefully you will find your time here most enjoyable, helpful and inspiring. We, the Masons of Ontario, offer a most cordial welcome to our many distinguished visitors from other Grand Lodges, both of Canada and our sister jurisdictions from other countries and particularly our neighbors to the South. Hopefully there will be an opportunity to hear from some of these distinguished leaders before Grand Lodge closes. To the leaders of the Family of Freemasonry, who are present with us today, representing the Scottish Rite, The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, and the Shrine, we welcome you. Necrology

Many have passed to the Grand Lodge above this year and I shall take a moment to mention a few who were diligent and faithful servants in their districts and beyond. V.W. Bro. John McLaughlin, age 76, initiated May 26, 1955, served as a Grand Steward and five times as a Worshipful Master in Simcoe Lodge No. 644, passed to the Grand Lodge above on April 7, 2008. For all those who knew him he was a faithful and devoted servant of our Grand Lodge and represented us well for the Grand Lodge of Hawaii. R.W. Bro. Rossiter Carling Fuller was initiated in Ashlar Lodge No. 610,

London, in 1 946 and passed to the Grand Lodge above on May 20, 2008. He served asD.D.G.M. in 1961-1962, and at his demise was the most senior D.D.G.M. ofthe original London District. He was Coroneted an Honorary Inspector General of Supreme Council Scottish Rite in 1973 and made a member ofthe Royal Order of Scotland in 1985. He was a man of integrity, honesty, possessing strong Masonic and family values, devoted to his church and his community and was willing to help at anytime. V.W. Bro. Donald Schatz was initiated on April 3, 1968, in Queen City Lodge No. 552, and affiliated with Royal Arthur Lodge No. 523 in Peterborough. Coroneted an Honorary Inspector General 33 Degree, V. W. Bro. Schatz was an excellent organist and served as Grand Organist in 1993-1994 and even following adversity was able to play the beautiful sounds we loved to hear. He was indeed a person of indomitable spirit. Additionally, his wife, Dini, has bequested to Grand Lodge, Don's Organ Transporter in his memory, for which we thank her. Bro. Thomas Seager, William Mercer Wilson Medal Recipient, 2001, was 22 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION initiated in Maple Leaf Lodge No. 600, November 21, 1951, passed to the Grand Lodge above on November 24, 2007. R.W. Bro. Harvey Hogle was initiated on October 3, 1960, W.M. of Lake 1 984-1 Hon. Shore Lodge No. 645 in 1 975, D.D.G.M. Toronto District 1 ( 985) and Member ofmany lodges in what is now the Toronto West District. R.W. Bro. Hogle was an avid supporter of Masonry in his district and a pillar of support to the whole fraternity, wherever his travels took him. Passed to the Grand Lodge above on

February 8, 2008. We were also sorry to hear of the passing of the Immediate Past Grand Master of Nova Scotia, M.W. Bro. Roger Eisner, earlier this spring. We knew him to be a faithful servant and one who earned the respect of all with whom he came into contact. He served as our Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge ofNova Scotia.

Although I have only mentioned a few names of our departed brethren, many more are noted elsewhere in the proceedings. We mourn their passing.

Ad Hoc Committees

At present two Ad Hoc committees exist, one being the Ad Hoc Committee on Prince Hall and the other, "The Masonic Temple Advisory" committee, comprised of senior business executives, whose mandate is to assist Ontario Masonic Temple Corporations and /or Sole Proprietor Lodge Trustees to resolve their individual building, planning, organizational or financial concerns.

William Mercer Wilson Medal

It was my pleasure to be able to present five worthy recipients with their William Mercer Wilson Medal: Bro. John Medland, Mt. Zion Lodge No. 39, Brooklin; Bro. Don Chappel, Valley Lodge No. 100, Dundas; Bro. Douglas Myles Wilson, Nipissing Lodge No. 420, North Bay; Bro. Anson Lewis, Seven Star Lodge No. 285, Alliston, Bro. Wilmar Daniel Wein, Lebanon Forest Lodge No. 133, Exeter. These brethren exhibit the characteristics of most recipients, being shy and unassuming individuals who work quietly both in their lodges and their communities and make a difference with all with whom they may come into contact.

Past Rank

From tune to time with amalgamations or lodges going into darkness, or circumstances that arise, the Worshipful Master may not have served a full term of

1 2 months. With due consideration, I am pleased to grant Past Master status to W. Bro. Anthony Stoyan, Maple Lodge No. 54 (Amalgamation), W. Bro Michael Reining, Union Lodge No. 7 (Circumstances), W. Bro. Gray Watters, Bayport Lodge No. 249(Amalgamation), and W. Bro. Peter Nipj, Elma Lodge No. 456 (Darkness). Appointments

I am pleased to re-appoint R.W. Bro. David Jacklin, Chairman, Discipline Committee, and R.W. Bro. Samuel Kalinowsky, President, Masonic Foundation of Ontario, as Honourary Members of the Board of General Purposes for a further three-year term. toronto, ontario, 2008 23

Meritorious Service Awards

Among the many brethren who have served Grand Lodge and their districts with distinction, there are those who have continually given ofthemselves and who stand out as people deserving of further recognition. For this purpose the Grand Master's

Distinguished Service Award was created 20 years ago. This year I have much pleasure in presenting three meritorious awards. The recipients are: R.W. Bro. James Jackson. Keewatin, long serving past Member of the Board of General Purposes, R.W. Bro. George .Alexander (Sandy) Marr, Sault Ste Marie, Past D.D.G.M. Algoma East, and R.W. Bro. John Cody Wheeler, Havelock. Past

D.D.G.M. Peterborough District. While in Dryden in June, I had the opportunity to visit with R.W. Bro. Jackson and his wife Shirley in their home in Keewatin as he had been suffering ill health. Along with the Grand Secretary, M.W. Bro. Shand, the Grand Director of Ceremonies, R.W. Bro. Leo Witmer and R.W. Bro. Ted Habermehl, I presented R.W. Bro. Jackson with his award on June 14, 2008. Congratulations, brethren, on receiving a very deserving award.

Grand Representatives

I appointed the following Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges on the recommendation of their respective Grand Masters:

Mauritius — R.W. Bro. Harold Ng Kwin King Hungary — R.W. Bro. Andrew Hollo Tas Mato Grosso — Bro. Jose Antonio Cavadas Filho Espirito Santo — Bro. Julio Cezar Quitiba Carneiro Brandao Luxembourg — V.W. Bro. Paul Geisen

Each year openings become available for selection of Grand Representatives near our Grand Lodge and this year I am pleased to recommend to the Grand Masters of the respective Grand Lodges the appointments of the following representatives of their Grand Lodge near our Grand Lodge:

Mauritius — R.W. Bro. David Jacklin, Chatham Hawaii — R.W. Bro. David Dainard, Ajax Panama — R.W Bro. Leo Witmer, Woodstock Norway — R.W. Bro. John Green, Drayton Germany — R.W. Bro. Ziggy Loos, Lancaster Spain — R.W. Bro. William Sanders, Mt. Albert Texas — R.W. Bro. Charles Reid, Etobicoke

Should a grand Representative be absent for three years in a row then a replacement will be found. Grand Representatives should pass along information from our Grand Lodge to the Grand Lodge they represent.

Past Grand Masters

Our Past Grand Masters have been supportive in their letters, their best wishes and their presence. My wife and I have appreciated any communications received. We have met on three occasions this year discussing various jurisdictional items of interest for which input I thank them. Unfortunately, M.W. Bros. Davies, Bradley, 24 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

and Richards are unable to be with us at this Annual Communication and I do wish them a healthy future.

Grand Lodge Officers

I express my thanks to the 44 District Deputy Grand Masters without whom our jurisdiction could not operate for they carry the burden of the Grand Master and Grand Lodge into each of their districts and their lodges. The success of our administrative system depends largely upon the way that these brethren perform their duties. You have represented me well and as you retire to allow another to take your place, may you continue to realize a responsibility to the order. To the members of the Board of General Purposes, my heartfelt thanks goes to you for your dedication and commitment. The many miles you travel to promote our programs, to attend lodges and district Receptions in bringing the presence of Grand Lodge throughout the jurisdiction without any reward or compensation for your efforts is genuinely a labor of love for the craft and is much appreciated. To those retiring from the Board of General Purposes, R.W. Bros. David Sheen, John Hough, William Elliott, you have served well and faithfully and I wish

you all the best in your future endeavors on the paths that life may lead you. To those elected and appointed Grand Lodge Officers, I have appreciated the manner in which you have served during your term. It was joy to have you with us on many occasions. To the Grand Senior Warden, R.W. Bro. Ron Bivens, the Grand Junior Warden, R.W. Bro. David Armstrong, the Grand Registrar, R.W. Bro. Ed Goldthorp, and the Grand Chaplain, R.W. Bro. Gordon Simmons, I thank you for your presence at the many functions that we have attended together, receptions, dedications, amalgamations and many lodge evenings. I am aware that you, in your own right, had several demands on your time and various other commitments about the jurisdiction. Your support has been very much appreciated, not only by me, but by the many brethren of the lodges which you attended. My Grand Director of Ceremonies, R.W. Bro. Leo Witmer, performed his duties this year in an exemplary fashion. He traveled constantly with me throughout the year and was assisted by our Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies, V.W. Bro. Howard Sims, on many occasions. R.W. Bro. Winner's wife, Mary Lou, was a great source of companionship and assistance for my wife, Mary, as we traveled together from function to function. Words cannot express our heartfelt gratitude except to say Thank you.

International Plowing Match

For the seventeenth year in a row, Grand Lodge has participated in the International Plowing Match using a large marquee to house the Grand Lodge and Family of Freemasonry display booths which showcase Freemasonry to the general public. In September of 2007, at Crosby, the brethren of five districts, St. Lawrence, Eastern,

Frontenac, and Ottawa 1 and 2, cooperated in unison to provide many services such

as parking. Through the sale of one thousand or more vests it was possible to raise enough funds to purchase a much needed trailer, with suitable exterior signage, for use in storing the paraphernalia. The Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master were on hand to receive this surprise on behalf of the Special Events sub committee of our Grand Lodge Public Awareness Committee. Many thanks go to R.W. Bro. TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 25

Giles Loshaw, Member of the Board and Chairman of the Plowing Match Committee and his committee members for their hard work in planning a most successful week, including a Meet and Greet with the Grand Master.

Dedication

Sunday, September 30, 2007 - Dedication of Cathedral in Hamilton Masonic Center in memory of Past Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Norman E. Byrne.

Thursday, November 8, 2007 - Orono Lodge No. 325. • Friday, May 23, 2008 - Reba Lodge No. 515, Brantford, 10:00 a.m. • Friday, May 23, 2008 - King Solomon's Lodge No. 329, Jarvis, 2:00 p.m.

Anniversajrjes

This year seemed to be busy with many anniversaries and the 1 50 year anniversaries (fourteen) have a direct reflection on that time period shortly after our formation as a Grand Lodge and also prior to the unification of both the Grand Lodge of Canada and the Provincial Grand Lodge in 1858, as both leaders, M.W. Bro. Wm. Mercer Wilson of the Grand Lodge of Canada and Sir Allan McNab of the Provincial Grand Lodge were expanding their ranks. On July 14, 1858, the articles of union were submitted and approved by both Grand Lodges and at this point the brethren

truly became brothers in one Grand Lodge. Grand Master Wilson is reputed to have said, "May the links thus united never be broken." Masonry in Canada had reached

a dramatic moment in its history.

25 years London Daylight Lodge No 735, London, September 19, 2007

50 years Parkwood Lodge No. 695, Oshawa, March 13, 2008

100 years

Granton Lodge No. 483, Granton, October 1, 2007 Penewobikong Lodge No. 487, Blind River, April 19, 2008

150 years Simcoe Lodge No. 79, Bradford on September 10, 2007 Zetland Wilson Lodge No 86, Toronto, on October 2, 2007 Beaver Lodge No. 83, Strathroy, on November 3, 2007 Manito Lodge No. 90, Collingwood, on November 17, 2007 True Blue Lodge No. 98, Bolton, March 5, 2008 Tuscan Lodge No. 99, Newmarket, March 19, 2008 Albion Lodge No. 109, Harrowsmith, April 12, 2008 Sharon Lodge No. 97, Queensville, April 26, 2008 Northern Light Lodge No. 93, Kincardine, May 24, 2008 Corinthian Lodge No. 96, Barrie, May 31, 2008 St. Marks Lodge No. 105, Niagara Falls, June 7, 2008 Colborne Lodge No. 91, Colborne, June 20, 2008

th The Deputy Grand Master, in my stead, attended 150 year celebrations of Markham-Union Lodge No. 87, and St. James Lodge No. 73, St. Mary's. 26 grand lodge of canada annual communication

Cornerstones Since 2003. the St Lawrence Parks Commission in partnership with the Masons of Eastern District had been working on a project to add a Masonic Lodge to Upper Canada Village. The former Orange Hall at Kars dating from the 1860's was identified as a suitable historic building and was moved to Upper Canada Village in the spring of 2008. and restored as a Masonic Lodge. The Masons, together with Upper Canada Village, provided the research, artifacts and interpretive expertise in readying the building for its official opening. The "Ceremony of Laying a Cornerstone" is an old Masonic tradition. The cornerstone is tested with the square, level, and plumb to insure it is suitable for its purpose and then anointed with corn, wine and oil prior to its being cemented in place in the northeast corner of the building. The trowel used was presented to me as a gift to commemorate the occasion. On Saturday, June 21, 2008, as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient

Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario, I had the distinct privilege and honour of laying the cornerstone for the "new" Masonic Lodge at Upper Canada Village with Masonic Ceremony, ably assisted by the Deputy Grand

Master, R.W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels, several Grand Lodge Officers and brethren from Eastern District. The historic ceremony commenced at 2:00 p.m., under clear skies, with an Vi km. long parade ofMasons led by the South Glengarry Pipes and Drums. It was estimated that upwards of 1000 masons, their wives and guests of the village, were on hand to witness the ceremony. A lemonade social and then a service of Thanksgiving led by Past Grand Chaplain R.W. Bro. John Moor followed the ceremony. Mr. Peter Watson, Chair of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission and Officials ofUpper Canada Village and all those in attendance were impressed by the history, tradition and dignity of the ceremony. R.W. Bro. Don Ross. Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Quebec, was in attendance as well as Most Excellent Companion Roland Paddle, Grand First Principal, Grand Chapter ofRoyal Arch Masons ofCanada in the Province of Ontario. An interesting side note was that R.W. Bro. Keith Beggs of Algoma East District, who was in attendance, had been initiated in the Kars Orange Lodge in 1953 before becoming a Mason. The retired Charter of Excelsior Lodge No. 142 will hang in the Ancient Brethren Masonic Lodge. Amalgamations

Even though I had suggested in my inaugural address that we consider a moratorium on Amalgamations, nonetheless some were in the works prior to assuming this office and the Deputy Grand Master and myself presided at those (seven) that took place. In all cases, we felt they were a good fit with each other. September 11, 2007, Cobden Lodge No. 459 and Enterprise Lodge No. 516 amalgamated into Cobden Lodge No. 459, Ottawa 2 District. • October 25, 2007, Mount Dennis Lodge No. 599 and Astra Lodge No. 682 amalgamated into Astra-Mount Dennis Lodge No. 599, Toronto Humber Valley District.

November 1 6, 2007, Victorian Lodge No. 470 and Caledonian Lodge No. 249 amalgamated into Bayport Lodge No. 249, Georgian North District. • December 8, 2007, Golden Rule Lodge No. 126 and Hastings Lodge No. 633 amalgamated into Golden Rule, Campbellford Hastings Lodge No. 126, TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 27

Peterborough District. December 10, 2007, Maple Leaf Lodge No. 119 and Prince Arthur Lodge No.

228 amalgamated into Maple Leaf Lodge No. 1 19, Frontenac District.

December 18, 2007. St. John's Lodge No. 75 and St. Andrew's Lodge No. 16

amalgamated into St. Andrew's No. 1 6 perpetuating St. John's Lodge No. 75, Toronto Don Valley District.

June 5, 2008, Alpha Lodge No. 384 and Tuscan Lodge No. 541 amalgamated into Alpha-Tuscan Lodge No. 384, Toronto East District.

Surrender of Charter

Upon much consideration a lodge will find that its membership has dwindled to such a state that the lodge decides to close rather than amalgamate. King Edward Lodge No 488, Erie District Dentonia Lodge No. 651, Toronto East District Elma Lodge No. 456, South Huron District. Elma Lodge also suffered the loss of their building due to fire.

There are many reasons why this can happen but one reason is that, over the years, brethren who have moved have found lodges closer to where they reside more convenient to attend.

Recognition of 100 Years of Service

In accordance with Section 394 of the Book of Constitution of Grand Lodge, I am pleased to grant permission for the following lodges to wear gold braided regalia, effective the dates indicated: Karnak Lodge No. 492, Orillia, as of March 16, 2009 King George V Lodge No. 498. Coboconk, as of June 14, 2010 St. Andrew's Lodge No. 497, Northbrook, as of February 10, 2008

The Masonic Family and Special Events

The Leaders of the Masonic Family met in Gananoque prior to the Plowing Match in Athens, in September of 2007. We then visited the Masonic Display tent in the afternoon and then proceeded to a very well attended, 'meet and greet' at the end of the day. We met once again in Toronto on December 12, 2007. These meetings are informative and productive during which time we have the opportunity to share each others concerns and delight in each others accomplishments all for the betterment of the Family of Freemasonry.

It was an honour to be accompanied by 22 brethren and many wives from our Jurisdiction as we made our way to Montego Bay, Jamaica, for the installation of Bro. Ramon Gracey as Worshipful Master of Friendly Lodge No. 383 (E.C.).

Subsequently, I was informed that the brethren had conferred upon me an honourary membership in Friendly Lodge No. 3 8 3. As a result of this visitation, it is hoped that international visits will be exchanged from time to time with the Jamaican brethren that we met.

Presentations of Milestone Recognitions

On February 9, 2008, a delegation of brethren from the Barton Lodge No. 6 and Sunnylea Lodge No. 664, accompanied by the Grand Director of Ceremonies and myself made our way to the home of V.W. Bro. Charles Hagyard in St. Catharines. Having been initiated in the Barton Lodge No. 6 on February 9, 1938, and 28 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION affiliating with Sunnylea Lodge in later years, brethren of both lodges and I presented him, to the day, with his 70 years a Mason pin at the young age of 97 years and gave him hearty congratulations. He spoke at length after which time we enjoyed a splendid repast prepared by his daughter.

What I do recall was that he removed from his wallet a worn piece ofpaper that was his original receipt upon joining. He has carried it constantly since that time.

It was a receipt for $100 for his initiation fee. Brethren from Ashlar Lodge No. 610, London, and I, paid a visit to a house bound Bro. Charles Misener in Woodview, near Burleigh Falls, on May 3, 2008, to present a 50 years a Mason pin.

Throughout the year, I participated in many significant long service pin presentations in several lodges and also assisted fathers and sons in Lewis jewel presentations. Conferences

The Grand Secretary, The Deputy Grand Master and our wives and I attended the North American Conference of Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries in Louisville, Kentucky. The theme was 'Motivating Tomorrow's Leaders.' We participated in interesting round table discussions where we could share knowledge about membership retention, mentoring, public perception, community involvement, interviewing our newest Masons, Masonic benevolence and poor attendance. One suggestion that was brought forth was to explore a method by which the Masonic Education resources of each other's jurisdictions could be shared.

It was the prevailing thought that we should give our new Masons something that they can't get anywhere else and that something is, "Give them Freemasonry." These times spent with Masons of other jurisdictions continue to be exciting and uplifting.

The Grand Secretary, The Deputy Grand Master and I, attended the All Canada Conference held in Winnipeg in February of this year. We were favoured in being able to contribute to the agenda. The Deputy Grand Master, R.W. Bro. Raymond

S. J. Daniels, gave a paper entitled, "The Challenge of Freemasonry in a Multi cultural Society," which was very well received by those present. I was privileged to give a jurisdictional report on goings on in Ontario and I was also asked to provide details of Ontario's new Child Identification program called MasoniCh.I.P. and also sat on the Nominating Committee. The Grand Secretary, M.W. Bro. Terry Shand, gave two reports: one on the World Conference of Masons which was held in Paris in November, 2006, and a report on the Commission on Information for Recognition. Our Grand Secretary was also re-elected as the Treasurer of the Conference. This conference brings together the Leaders of the Craft from across Canada and allows us to compare customs and traditions but makes us realize that we all share the same rich heritage, ideals and principles.

The Grand Secretary and I attended the World Conference of Masons held in Washington, D.C. from May 7-10, 2008. What an opportunity to meet many Grand Masters and brethren from around the world. There were 120 jurisdictions represented with representatives from Africa, South America, Mexico, Europe and Asia. Several Grand Masters from the

American States were present but your Grand Secretary and I were the only leaders from Canada in attendance. The theme was 'Universal Brotherhood in Action' and the catch words were ENGAGE, ENERGIZE and ENLIGHTEN. 6

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The speakers' topics were such as Standing up to Darkness, Masonic Integrity, Global Fraternal Networking, Brotherhood, The Search for Truth, Toleration, Battle against Prejudice and Denouncing all attacks on rights of individuals, Love one another, with a reminder that - "There is only one race and that is the Human Race." It was pointed out that we have a responsibility to society and a commitment. We were entertained, both, at the George Washington Memorial Museum and at the Capitol with an opportunity for a short tour of each. President Bush had been invited to address us but sent regrets as his daughter was being married that Saturday in Texas. th One afternoon, at the Scottish Rite Center on 1 Street North, we attended a special Masonic Lodge Program called the Universal Brotherhood Lodge, clothed in our variety of different aprons. A Mason speaking a different tongue manned each of the officer's stations and as the lodge was opened and closed each used his native tongue. The Worshipful Master was the only one who spoke in the English language . The week concluded with a Brotherhood of Man ceremony on Saturday morning when many of the Grand Masters, myself included, were asked to lay a wreath at the World War II Memorial in the shadow of the Washington Monument. It was a proud moment. What we could conclude was that even though we spoke in many different tongues we still expressed ourselves in the Universal Language of Masonry. Wherever you go if there is a brother Mason present, then you will fmd a friend. In one of our ceremonies is. the following phrase that ties in so well, "The practice of Freemasonry, in its fullest meaning and extent will promote fraternal feelings and prosperity in your lodge, will bring upon you blessings untold, and will strengthen the golden chain that links in fraternal embrace, the members of our great brotherhoods

I want to thank you, brethren, for giving us the opportunity to represent our

Grand Lodge on the World Stage, where Canada is well respected.

Annual Communications of Grand Lodges

I had the opportunity of visiting the following Grand Lodges during this term: 2007 October 6-9, Grand Lodge of West Virginia October 18 - 22, Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador November 29 - December 3, Grande Loge Nationale Francaise, Paris, France th December 26 - 28, Grand Lodge of Massachusetts (as they began their 275 Anniversary.)

2008 May 4 -6, Grand Lodge of New York, May 16-18, Grand Lodge of New Hampshire May 19-21, Grand Lodge of Indiana

Visits by the Deputy Grand Master on my behalf: Sept 26 - 28, 2007 Grand Lodge of North Carolina April 16-18, 2008 Grand Lodge of New Jersey May 30-31, 2008 Grand Lodge of Quebec

These visitations to the other jurisdictions, while being enjoyable, foster a fraternal 30 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

friendship and a spirit of brotherhood between Grand Lodges in providing an opportunity to share ideas and Masonic knowledge.

Discipline

Several issues were turned over to the discipline committee for review. They will be dealt with in the Committee Chairman's report. One brother, although not suspended, was asked to not attend Lodge for a period of time lasting only until this communication. Two brethren received a letter of admonishment from the Grand Master for action unbecoming a Mason. LODGE RESTORATION

In February 2008, a delegation of Cope-Stone brethren were invited to meet with two representatives of Grand Lodge to work out a proposal for the restoration of their Charter which had been arrested the previous year. Both parties agreed upon a satisfactory proposal. As a result, I permitted the membership to meet under full dispensation, with specified conditions, until this Communication. I am satisfied that the necessary measures to revitalize this lodge by installing a new administration have been understood and will be undertaken. I therefore recommend restoration of the Cope-Stone Lodge No. 373 Warrant.

Lodge Vitality- Toronto East District Long Range Planning Survey

It came to our attention that a survey on the health of Lodges was being performed last fall in Toronto East District asking 35 questions. I then asked those in charge to expand the questionnaire to all districts for profiling and to extend the time for responses until the end of February. Over 2000 replies were received and a well attended Lodge Vitality session, based somewhat on the answers showed a lot of interest. Because of the strong interest generated, it was decided to hold a shortened version of the Lodge Vitality session this morning so that all brethren in attendance may be apprised of the information.

MasoniCh.I.P.

Last year, Grand Lodge provided money as start up costs for the Child Identification program. This has been successfully run in several American

Jurisdictions and now I am pleased to report that with R.W. Bro. Raymond Dobbs

(P.D.D.G.M., Wilson North) as the Program Director, it has caught on like wildfire in our jurisdiction. Starting with just five workstations the program now has thirty- five work stations with donations received from interested Masons, Lodges and Districts. Each work station, the most up-to-date available, costs approximately $3000.00.

Our MasoniCh.I.P. Program is the most comprehensive child identification service currently available. It is designed to give families a measure of protection against the ever-increasing problem ofmissing children. Masons bring it exclusively to Ontario families at no cost. To date over 5000 children have been processed.

The MasoniCh.I.P. Child ID Program consists of five major components: • A vital child information page, • digital fingerprints, 1

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• digital photographs. • a digital video, asking simple questions, and a • dental bite impression or DNA Swab. All of this data is burned onto a Compact Disk, and given to the parents or

guardian. Security and privacy are of the utmost importance: and therefore, it is

significant to note that the Ontario Masons keep nothing on file, with the exception of the permission form signed by the parent, prior to participation in any event. This, my brethren, is another way we are "making a difference" in our community and increasing public awareness at the same time. Toronto Realignment

As you recall there was a two-year period for consideration of any changes regarding the realignment, of2005. when Toronto was reduced from seven Districts

to five. I have received two formal requests for change, that being Peel Lodge No. 468. Caledon East, requesting to be realigned with Toronto West District from

Toronto York District, which I am pleased to recommend. The other being. Toronto York District requesting (by the lodges in the district), to be renamed York District which I also recommend.

Youth Initiatives

Brethren, on recommendation of the Past Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Gary L. Atkinson, in his Grand Master's Address last year, a Youth Initiatives Committee was established this year to explore how we might support our Youth Groups such as Demolay, Job's Daughters and Rainbow Girls. What we have found is that they may not require financial support as much as they require our moral support and the participation of Masons at their meetings. Therefore, it was my pleasure to attend, along with the committee Chairman, V.W. Bro. William Atkinson, Sr., and his committee members, on several occasions most notably the Provincial Chapter of Demolay held at Barrie in November, 2007, and at Hamilton in March, 2008, where 20 new Demolay members were added to the ranks. A new Chapter of Demolay in Richmond Hill, the Colonel Bridgeford Chapter was instituted in May of this year.

On all occasions Masonic regalia was worn by the Masons in attendance. It is my intention that for the balance of my term as Grand Master that it is permissible for any Mason attending a youth group meeting to wear his Masonic regalia. It is my understanding that another new Chapter is being considered in Mississauga.

Demolay in Ontario is growing. They have doubled the membership they had in 2005. Today more than ever the values ofDemolay seem to make a difference and have become a sought after commodity of value to the young men of our communities. This new found exposure to our Youth Groups has created a lot of interest and excitement and I continue to suggest that in every town and city where there may be 5 or 6 interested young people that the D.D.G.M.s promote the formation of a new Chapter. Grand Master's Banquet

Dr. Kevin McCormick, President of Huntington University in Sudbury, a former Demolay, and speaker of note, who has spoken on their behalfaround the world and has found the connections in his travels very interesting has been invited as our 32 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION banquet speaker. The leaders of the youth groups have also been invited to attend this evening's banquet and have been provided a special table. The youth are being permitted to enter the gallery to listen to the guest speaker. All of this is quite a departure from the norm, I might add. Deputy Grand Master

R.W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels, as President of the Board of General Purposes has shown strong leadership. As former chairman of Masonic Education, with his prolific writing skills, he continues to author papers and has worked on making more understandable several of our ancient ceremonies, when necessary. I have enjoyed sharing and discussing concerns of our Grand Lodge and have appreciated his wit, humour and kindly helpful suggestions. He truly is an ally on whom I can count for support and assistance. As we have crisscrossed this great province in our separate travels, it has been my pleasure to come together with our Deputy Grand Master on many occasions to perform Dedications and Amalgamations, present William Mercer Wilson medals and meet on a regular basis at the Grand Lodge Office to conduct the business affairs of Grand Lodge. I might add that his personal visitation schedule compares with that of M.W. Bro. John Ross Robertson, P.G.M. in 1 891-1 892, who visited all the lodges in the Jurisdiction during his two years as

Grand Master. I look forward to our continued time working together over the next year. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND APPRECIATION

The Lodge Of Instruction(LOI) team continues to bring information to all four corners of the jurisdiction on a rotation basis and this year they will focus more on the northern areas. The many knowledgeable brethren who serve under the Custodian of the Work, M.W. Bro. Donald H. Mumby, have proven themselves to be very capable and entertaining in what they do. Generally these forums are interesting and very well attended and I would suggest that if the team is coming to your area please be sure to attend. The sessions are open to all. I thank the many brethren who form the Lodge of Instruction team for their dedication and commitment. Our Grand Secretary, M.W. Bro. Terence Shand, has acted as my right arm and proven himself most capable in keeping your Grand Master on track. My sincere and heartfelt thanks to you Grand Secretary. I offer my thanks to Gail Nickerson, Rose Blandin, Stacey Birks, and Angela Schmidt. R.W. Bro. Ken Schweitzer, a long time volunteer, continues to be a presence in the office helping wherever he can. R.W. Bro. Brian Bond, our Computer Resources Chairman, spends many days at Grand Lodge Office tending to computer problems and repairs and ongoing software upgrades. To both, I offer my heartfelt thanks. To those dedicated Masons who form the Committee on Arrangements for our Grand Lodge, you have my personal thanks for insuring that every detail has been attended to and all is in its place for the success of this Annual Communication. Prostate Cancer Research was chosen as the Grand Master's Charity, for my two year term, and I am so pleased to say that the brethren have taken up the cause in a big way. Donations received thus far have been deposited to Masonic Foundation Project No. 2244 and will be turned over to Mr. John Blanchard, 1

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President of the Prostate Research Foundation at the end of my term.

To my wife, Mary, I owe a real debt of gratitude. She has been beside me all the way. She understands Masonry, the commitment and its ideals, and is very supportive. One could not do the things that we do without this level of support from one's spouse. This year has provided her the opportunity to experience how Masonry develops the ability to stand before a crowd and hone ones public speaking skills as she responded to Toasts to the Ladies and accepted gifts of appreciation. Thank you, Mary.

Conclusion

At the beginning of the year, I suggested that my theme would adopt the well- known phrase, "Making a Difference," and I would call it, "Masonry, Making a Difference." Many D.D.G.M.s, Worshipful Masters and brethren the province over, have supported this theme, especially the brethren in all lodges, who form the backbone of Masonry in this province, the brethren who may never aspire to Grand Office but who are content to work and labour in the quarries that make Masonry work in this jurisdiction. They are truly the brethren who are 'making a difference'. They are the ones, sometimes, even in their silence, who show by example what it is to be a Mason and the world truly knows us by the example they set. By practicing a life of integrity and the virtues learned in Freemasonry, to the fullest, each of us can Make a Difference - make a difference in our homes, make a difference in our Lodges, make a difference in our communities, and, yes, most importantly make a difference in our own lives. Please enjoy your time spent at this communication and take home some new ideas learned from the camaraderie you share with brethren that you meet. A communication such as this is a great learning experience.

Allan J. Petrisor Grand Master

Appendix "A" July 2007 31 D.D.G.M. Regional Meeting Napanee

August 2007

1 D.D.G.M. Regional Meeting London 2 D.D.G.M. Regional Meeting Hamilton 3 D.D.G.M. Regional Meeting Huntsville

1 1 Sarnia District Barbecue Camlachie

1 7 Visitor's Night - Muskoka Lodge No. 360 Bracebridge 21 Grand Lodge Chairman's Meeting Hamilton 22 G.L.O.'s Night - Coronation Lodge No. 466 Elmvale 29 John Green Charity Golf Tournament Goderich

September 2007 10 150 th Anniversary- Simcoe Lodge No. 79 Bradford

1 Amalgamation Cobden Lodge No. 459 and Enterprise Lodge No. 5 1 6 Cobden 627917 1

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12-16 Supreme Council Ottawa

1 Fraternal Visit - Mystic Tie Lodge No. 279 Cambridge

th 1 25 Anniversary - London Daylight Lodge No. 735 London 20 Long Service Awards - Rising Sun Lodge No. 85 Athens 21 Masonic Leaders Meeting Gananoque 21 International Plowing Match Crosby Meet and Greet Elgin

th 22 1 50 Anniversary - St. James Lodge No. 74 Brockville 25 Presentation and Regalia - Lancaster Lodge No. No. 207 Lancaster th 29 1 50 Anniversary - St. John's Lodge No. 8 Mt. Brydges 30 Byrne Dedication - Hamilton Masonic Center Hamilton

October 2007

,h 1 1 00 Re-dedication - Granton Lodge No. 483 Granton

th 2 1 50 Anniversary - Zetland Wilson Lodge No. 86 Toronto 3 L.O.I. Woodstock 6-9 Grand Lodge of West Virginia Charleston

1 Management Meeting - Grand Lodge Office Hamilton 10 Lewis Jewel Presentation - Temple Lodge No. 597 London

1 Fraternal Visit/Installation - Oak Branch Lodge No. 261 Innerkip 13 Grand Master and Mary Celebration 2007 Woodstock 15 Fraternal Visit/Installation Caledonia Lodge No. 637 Scarborough 16 WMW Medal Presentation - John Medland Brooklin Gander 1 8-22 Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador 25 Amalgamation Mt. Dennis Lodge No. 599 and Astra Lodge No. >32 Ren forth 27 Roval Order of Scotland Hamilton

November 2007 3 Board Meeting - Grand Lodge Office Hamilton

th 3 1 50 Anniversary - Beaver Lodge No. 83 Strathroy 5 Fraternal Visit/Pin Presentation - King Hiram Lodge No. 37 Ingersoll 6 150 th R.A. M. and D.R.D. Recognition Scarborough 8 Dedication - Orono Lodge No. 325 Orono 9 Moore Sov. Consistory Luncheon Hamilton 10 Demolay Installation Banquet Barrie

1 PGM Meeting - Grand Lodge Office Hamilton

1 Amalg. Victoria Lodge No. 470 and Caledonian Lodge No. 249 Victoria Harbour

th 1 1 50 Anniversary - Manito Lodge No. 90 Collingwood 29-3 Grande Loge Nationale Francaise Paris, France

December 2007 5 Management Meeting - Grand Lodge Office Hamilton 5 Fraternal Visit/Installation - Ionic Lodge No. 25 Toronto 7 Fraternal Visit/Installation - King Hiram Lodge No. 566 Toronto 8 Amalg. Golden Rule Lodge No. 126 and Hastings Lodge No. 633 Campbellford

1 Amalg. Maple Leaf Leaf Lodge No. 1 1 9 and Prince Arthur Lodge No. 228 Bath 12 Masonic Leaders Meeting Toronto 12 Fraternal Visit/Installation - Wilson Lodge No. 113 Waterford 14 Fraternal Visit/Installation - Corinthian Lodge No. 96 Barrie 987388 6 7 2 6

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1 Eat and Argue Christmas Luncheon Toronto

1 Amalg. St. Johns Lodge No. 75 and St. Andrew's Lodge No. 1 Toronto 20 Fraternal Visit - Trillium Lodge No. 575 Toronto 26-28 Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Boston

January 2008 3 Lodge of Perfection 8 th Degree Woodstock 5 D.D.G.M. Interim Meeting Scarborough 6 Divine Service Independent .Anglican Church of Canada Newmarket 8 Fraternal Visit Installation - St. John's Lodge No. 82 Paris 12 Installation - Friendly Lodge No. 383 Montego Bay 16 Fraternal Visit Installation - Mercer Wilson Lodge No. 678 Woodstock

1 Fraternal Visit Presentations - Century Lodge No. 457 Merlin 19 London S.R. Family of Freemasonry London 22 R.A.M. Installation Ingersoll 24 Fraternal Visitlnstallation - Consecon Lodge No. 50 Consecon th 28 Rose Croix 1 Degree Woodstock

February 2008 6 Management Meeting - Grand Lodge Office Hamilton

9 70 Year Pin Presentation St. Catharines 13 Fraternal Visit Presentations - Morning Star Lodge No. 309 Carlow 15-20 Conference of Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries of N.A. Louisville

March 2008

1 Sarnia District Ladies' Night Wyoming 5 Audit & Finance. Scotia Cassels Toronto th 5 1 50 Anniversary - True Blue Lodge No. 98 Bolton 6 Extinguishing Lights - Elma Lodge No. 456 Mitchell 7 Waterloo District Grand Master's Reception Waterloo 10 Fraternal Visit - Acacia Lodge No. 128 Ogdensburgh, N.V.

th 1 50 Anniversary - Parkwood Lodge No. 695 Oshawa 15 R.A.M. Commemorative Stone Hamilton 15 Provincial Demolay Hamilton

1 Fraternal Visit/Presentation - Pnyx Baldoon Lodge No. 3 1 Wallaceburg 19 Constitution and Jurisprudence Committee Meeting Hamilton th 1 1 50 Anniversary - Tuscan Lodge No. 99 Newmarket 27-30 All Canada Conference Winnipeg

April 2008 2 Grand Lodge Chairman's Meeting Hamilton

3-5 R.A.M. Grand Chapter St. Catharines 6 Toronto East District Divine Service Pickering 9 Fraternal Visit Installation - Grenville Lodge No. 629 Thornhill

th 12 Frontenac District G.M.'s Reception and 150 Anniversary Albion Lodge No. 109 Harrowsmith 14 WMW Medal Presentation - Valley Lodge No. 100 Dundas 16 Fraternal Visit'Presentation - Electric Lodge No. 495 Hamilton

1 WMW Medal Presentation - North Bay Lodge No. 6 1 North Bay th 1 1 00 Anniversary - Penewobikong Lodge No. 487 Blind River 7165 5

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23 Management Meeting - Grand Lodge Office Hamilton 24 Arctic Char Night - Carleton Lodge No. 465 Carp 25 Hamilton Districts A, B, and C - Grand Master's Reception Hamilton th - Mt. Albert 26 1 50 Anniversary Sharon Lodge No. 97 28 Fraternal Visit/Presentation - Ashlar Lodge No. 610 London 29 Audit and Finance Mtg. - Grand Lodge Office Hamilton

May 2008 2 Ontario District Grand Master's Reception Cobourg 3 Victoria District Grand Master's Reception Little Britain 4-6 Grand Lodge of New York New York, N.Y. 8-11 World Conference Washington, D.C. 12 Fraternal Visit/Installation - Englehart Lodge No. 534 Englehart 13 Fraternal Visit/Installation - Ionic Lodge No. 229 Brampton 16-18 Grand Lodge of New Hampshire Manchester, N.H. 19-21 Grand Lodge of Indiana Indianapolis, In

23 Dedication of Lodge Bldg - Reba Lodge No. 5 1 Brantford Dedication of Lodge Bldg - King Solomon's Lodge No. 329 Jarvis th 24 North Huron District G.M. Reception and 150 Anniversary Northern Lodge No. 93 Kincardine 25 Toronto York District Divine Service Sharon 29 Amaranth Burlington 30 Peterborough District Grand Master's Reception Peterborough 3 Demolay Investiture Richmond Hill th 3 1 1 50 Anniversary - Corinthian Lodge No. 96 Barrie

June 2008

1 Divine Service Barrie

2 Fraternal Visit - Enniskillen Lodge No. 1 85 Caledonia 3 Audit and Finance Meeting - Grand Lodge Office Hamilton 4 Management Meeting - Grand Lodge Office Hamilton 5 Amalg. Alpha Lodge No. 384 and Tuscan Lodge No. 541 Toronto 6 WMW Medal Presentation - Seven Star Lodge No. 285 Alliston th 7 150 Anniversary - St. Mark's Lodge No. 105 Niagara Falls 9 WMW Medal Presentation - Lebanon Forest Lodge No. 133 Exeter 10 Fraternal Visit/Installation - Brant Lodge No. 45 Brantford

1 Fraternal Visit/Installation - West Gate Lodge No. 734 Streetsville 14 Western District G.M. Reception Dryden

1 Fraternal Visit/Installation - Centennial Daylight Lodge No. 679 Hamilton

1 Fraternal Visit/Presentation - Hugh Murray Lodge No. 602 Hamilton

th 20 1 50 Anniversary - Colborne Lodge No. 91 Cobourg 21 Upper Canada Village Cornerstone Laying Ceremony Morrisburg 24 Fraternal Visit/Installation - North Entrance Lodge No. 463 Haliburton 28-30 Imperial Shrine Session St. Louis

July 2008

1 Board of General Purposes Meetings - F.RY.H. Toronto

1 Annual Communication of Grand Lodge - F.R. Y.H. Toronto TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 37

APPOINTMENT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS

At the conclusion of the Address, it was moved by M.W. Bro. C. Edwin Drew, seconded by M.W. Bro. Gary L. Atkinson, and carried: That a committee composed of all the Past Grand Masters present consider and report to Grand Lodge on the Grand Master's Address.

PRESENTATION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVE COMMISSION

During the sessions, M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor called R. W. Bro. David E. Jacklin (Mauritius) to the East, and presented them with their Commission.

A briefMemorial Service was conducted by

R. W. Bro, Gordon J. Simmons, Grand Chaplain 38 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

^H]bsb ©afakt ptges

Are inscribed andfraternally dedicated

in memory of

R.W. BRO. FRANK ADAMS District Deputy Grand Master- 1987 Born 1926 Died July 23, 2007 Initiated Dufferin Lodge No. 291, W. Flamborough, 1960; W.M. 1970 Affiliated Pythagoras Lodge No. 137, Meaford, 1988

R.W. BRO. WILBUR EVERETT AYRE District Deputy Grand Master- 1987 Born February 23, 1921 Died November 15,2007 Initiated Kingsway Lodge No. 655, Etobicoke, 1974; W.M. 1981 Affiliated London Daylight Lodge No. 735, London, 1997

RW. BRO. ARTHUR BURSELL BARTON District Deputy Grand Master - 1961 Born December 2, 1915 Died September 23, 2007 Initiated Irvine Lodge No. 203, Fergus, 1951; W.M. 1956

R.W. BRO. NORMAN HOWARD BELL District Deputy Grand Master - 1 982 Born 1924 Died July 27, 2007 Initiated Moravian Lodge No. 431, Cargill, 1955; W.M. 1965, 1966 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1982

R.W. BRO. WILLIAM ORTON BURNETT District Deputy Grand Master - 1 971 Born 1928 Died April 15,2008 Initiated Prince Arthur Lodge No. 334, Arthur, 1958; W.M. 1969

R.W. BRO. ANDREW CIPU

District Deputy Grand Master - 1 975

Born 1 924, Yugoslavia Died December 24, 2007 Initiated Rodney Lodge No. 41 1, Rodney, 1956; W.M. 1962, 1967 Affiliated Star of the East Lodge No. 422, Bothwell, 2003 Affiliated St. Thomas Lodge No. 44, St. Thomas, 2004 Affiliated Hammond Lodge No. 327, Wardsville, 2005

R.W. BRO. DOUGLAS BYRON CONHISER District Deputy Grand Master - 1 990 Born October 30, 1927, Willowby Township Died July 25, 2007 Initiated Dominion Lodge No. 615, Fort Erie, 1976; W.M. 1981

R.W. BRO. EDWARD CHARLES EAST District Deputy Grand Master - 1 966 Bom May 31,1 924, Varna, Ontario Died March 16,2008 Initiated Blyth Lodge No. 303, Blyth, 1949; W.M. 1957, 1986 TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 39

R.W. BRO. BRUCE ROBERT REDDEN FIFE District Deputy Grand Master- 1959

Bom 1 922 Died August 28, 2007 Initiated Scott Lodge No. 421. Grand Valley, 1946; W.M. 1957

R.W. BRO. WILLIAM JOHN FINLAY District Deputy Grand Master - 1981

Born Sept 1 930, Strathcona, Ontario Died July 4, 2008 Initiated Union Lodge No. 9, Napanee, 1967; W.M. 1976 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1986 Affiliated Limestone Daylight Lodge No. 739, Harrowsmith, 1988

Board of General Purposes - 1 986

R.W. BRO. ROSSITER CARLING FULLER

District Deputy Grand Master - 1 961 Bom 1916, London, Ontario Died May 20, 2008 Initiated Ashlar Lodge No. 610, London, 1946; W.M. 1954 Affiliated Oakndge Lodge No. 708, London, 1963

R.W. BRO. R<\LPH GORDON GILLESPIE District Deputy Grand Master — 1987 Bom January 18, 1924, Orangeville. Ontario

Died April 1, 2008 Initiated Hams Lodge No. 216, Orangeville. 1952; W.M. 1966 Affiliated Northern Lights Lodge No. 266, Stayner, 2000

R.W. BRO. MURRAY BENTLEY GILBERT

District Deputy Grand Master — 1 978 Bom 1928 Died October 22. 2007 Initiated Doric Lodge No. 289, Lobo, 1957; W.M. 1969

R.W . BRO. CARL HENRY HILLIS

Grand Director of Ceremonies — 1 996 Bom 1935 Died February 14, 2008 Initiated Scott Lodge No. 421, Grand Valley, 1967; W.M. 1979

R.W. BRO. HARVTY RONALD HOGLE

District Deputy Grand Master — 1 984 Bom 1908 Died February 8, 2008 Initiated Lake Shore Lodge No. 645, Etobicoke, 1960; W.M. 1975 Affiliated Chinguacousy Lodge No. 738, Brampton, 1987 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730. Cambridge, 1985 Affiliated Connaught Lodge No. 501, Etobicoke, 1995

R.W. BRO. ROSS HUTCHINSON

District Deputy Grand Master — 1 974 Bom 1930 Died September 14, 2007 Initiated Coronation Lodge No. 466, Elmvale. 1960; W.M. 1966 Affiliated Innisfil Lodge No. 737, Stroud, 1984

R.W . BRO. FREDERICK KEITH HYATT

Grand Registrar - 1 993 Bom 1936 Died August 23, 2008 Initiated St. John's Lodge No. 20, London, 1974; W.M. 1985

R.W. BRO. ALAN G. JOHNSON District Deputy Grand Master— 1978 Bom 1928 Died November 30, 2007 Initiated Middlesex Lodge No. 379, Thomdale, 1953; W.M. 1963

Affiliated Centennial Lodge No. 684, London, 1 984 1

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R W. BRO. JOHN ALEXANDER JOHNSTON Grand Chaplain - 1991

Born 1 927 Died January 10, 2008 Initiated Waterloo Lodge No. 539, Waterloo, 1949 Affiliated St. Andrew's Lodge No. 593, Hamilton, 1967; W.M. 1975

R.W. BRO. ROSS ALLAN KTDD

District Deputy Grand Master - 1 975 Born 1929, Millbrook, Ontario Died Mava 22, 2008 Initiated Wm Jas Dunlop Lodge No. 675, Peterborough, 1954; W.M. 1964

R.W. BRO. GEORGE ARTHUR KNOX Grand Director of Ceremonies - 1967 Bom July 8, 1916 Died November 27, 2007 Initiated Temple Lodge No. 525, Toronto, 1948; W.M. 1958 Affiliated Kilwinning Lodge No. 565, Toronto, 1992

R.W. BRO. RUSSELL ROBERT MABLESON

District Deputy Grand Master - 1 975 Bom 1916, Kenora, Ontario Died March 28, 2008 Initiated Superior Lodge No. 672, Red Rock, 1961; W.M. 1968

R.W. BRO. RUDY MARQUARDT

District Deputy Grand Master — 1 995

Bom 1 92 1 , Germany Died July 24, 2008 Initiated Kine Solomon Lodge No. 58, Saskatchewan, 1974 Affiliated Arikokan Lodge No. 668, Atikokan, 1979; W.M. 1983

Grand Steward - 1 989

R.W. BRO. DONALD JAMES MCNAIR Grand Junior Warden - 2006 Bom 1944 Died August 27, 2007 Initiated Hillcrest Lodge No. 549, Hamilton, 1968; W.M. 1974

R.W. BRO. WILLIAM ANDREW MCQUAKER

District Deputy Grand Master - 1 972 Bom April 10, 1912, Pinewood, Ontario Died January 22, 2008 Initiated Manitou Lodge No. 631, Emo, 1956; W.M. 1963 Affiliated Granite Lodge No. 446, Fort Frances, 1997

: R.W . BRO. GLEN LEROY MILLER

District Deputv Grand Master - 1 97 Bom 1917 Died October 28, 2007 Initiated Kino Solomon's Lodge No. 43, Woodstock, 1952 Affiliated Forest Lodge No. 263, Forest, 1954; W.M. 1969

R.W. BRO. JAMES W. MONTGOMERY

District Deputy Grand Master - 1 995

Bom May 1, 1926 Died February 1 1,2008 Initiated Nilestown Lodge No. 345, Nilestown, 1958 Affiliated New Dominion Lodge No. 205, Baden, 1984; W.M. 1988 Affiliated New Light Lodge No. 744, Cambridge, 2001

R.W. BRO. WJLMOT JOHN ROSE District Deputy Grand Master - 2002 Bom September 15, 1935, Windsor Died November 5, 2007 Initiated Palace Lodge No. 604, Windsor, 1962 Affiliated Guelph Lodge No. 258, Guelph, 1990; W.M. 1993, 2007 Affiliated Royal City Daylight Lodge No. 742, Guelph, 2000 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 2002 TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 41

R.W. BRO. MAXWELL R. SLEETH District Deputv Grand Master - 1985

Bom 1 920 Died February 28, 2008 Initiated Rideau Lodge No. 460. Seeleys Bay. 1945; W.M. 1968

R.W. BRO. STANLEY GERALD STRICKLAND

District Deputy Grand Master - 1 985 Born 1928. Laveme. Saskatchewan Died December 25. 2007 Initiated Hamilton Lodge No. 562. Hamilton, 1962; W.M. 1977 Affiliated Wentworth Lodge No. 166. Stoney Creek. 2001

R.W. BRO. LORENZA CHRJSS YARNES District Deputv Grand Master — 2004

Born 1 932 Died May 6, 2008 Initiated Walsmeham Lodge No. 174. Port Rowan. 1964; W.M. 1975 Affiliated Frederick Lodge No. 217, Delhi, 2004

R.W. BRO. GEORGE WILLIAM WALKER

District Deputv Grand Master - 1 977

Bom 1 926. Sta\ner Died November 11, 2007 Initiated Homepavne Lodge No. 636, Homepayne, 1972; W.M. 1976

Affiliated Northern Light Lodge No. 266, Stayner, 1 982

R.W. BRO. J.AMES LEVI WHITE District Deputy Grand Master— 1977 Bom 1916, McGillivarv Township Died November 14, 2007

Initiated Craig Lodge No. 574. Ailsa Craig. 1 95 1 ; W.M. 1 965

R.W. BRO. LOUIS DONALD WINN District Deputv Grand Master— 1955 Bom 1915, Port Colbome Died Januarv 2". 2008 Initiated Macnab Lodae No. 169, Port Colbome, 1937: W.M. 1952

V.W. BRO. DONALD AGGUS Grand Steward - 1 977 Bom 1921 Died November 19. 2008 Initiated Waterdown Lodge No. 357. Millgrove, 1953; W.M. 1964

V.W. BRO. CHARLES STUART ARGYLE Grand Sword Bearer - 1991 Bom 1927 Died April 2, 2008 Initiated University Lodge No. 496, Toronto, 1953; W.M. 1968

V.W. BRO. TODD B. ARMSTRONG Grand Superintendent of Works - 1986 Bom 1926 Died February 2, 2008 Initiated Ionic Lodge No. 229, Brampton, 1960; W.M. 1971 Affiliated Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 727, Brampton, 1971; W.M. 1975, 1977, 2002

V.W. BRO. HENRY ERNEST BRITTLE Grand Steward - 1985 Bom May 30, 1916. England Died September 19, 2007 Initiated Madawaska Lodge No. 196, Arnprior, 1956; W.M. 1962 42 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

V.W. BRO. JAMES BROMILEY

Grand Steward — 1 978 Bom December 1, 1920 Died April 28, 2008 Initiated Mercer Wilson Lodge No. 678, Woodstock, 1965; W.M. 1969 Affiliated King Solomon's Lodge No. 43, London, 1975

V.W. BRO. JOHN LESLIE BULGER Grand Steward - 1988 Bom January 2, 1931, Brampton Died November 15,2007 Initiated Speed Lodge No. 180, Guelph, 1968; W.M. 1977

V.W. BRO. JACK LESTER CROSS

Grand Steward - 1 999

Bom May 6, 191 1, Chesterville Died March 25, 2008 Initiated Chesterville Lodge No. 320, Winchester, 1935; W.M. 1941, 1942, 1985

V.W. BRO. WILFRED JOHN CURL

Grand Steward — 1 995 Bom 1921, Toronto Died October 12,2007 Initiated Scarboro Lodge No. 653, Scarborough, 1974; W.M. 1985, 1986 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1989

V.W. BRO. BASTIAN L. DE MAN

Grand Steward - 1 985 Bom 1926, Holland Died October 26, 2007 Initiated Mississauga Lodge No. 524, Mississauga, 1961; W.M. 1973

V.W. BRO. ROBERT DOHERTY Grand Steward — 1988 Bom December 28, 1926 Died December 9, 2007

Initiated Services Lodge No. 1 74, Ireland Affiliated Stevenson Lodge No. 218, Toronto, 1981; W.M. 1984 Affiliated Bridgewood Lodge No. 713, Etobicoke, 1989; W.M. 1996, 1998

V.W. BRO. IRWIN ALBERT EATON Grand Steward -2001 Bom June 2, 1925 Died April 3, 2008

Initiated Moffat Lodge No. 399, London, 1 946 Affiliated Valley Lodge No. 100, Dundas, 1949; W.M. 1966

V.W. BRO. MURRAY RONALD EASSON Grand Tyler -2001 Bom 1929

Died December 1 3, 2007 Initiated Antiquity Lodge No. 571, Toronto, 1969; W.M. 1984, 1995 Affiliated Robertson Lodge No. 291, Aurora, 1989 Affiliated Duffenn Daylight Lodge No. 570, Thomhill, 1990; W.M. 2003

V.W. BRO. LLOYD GEORGE EVANS

Grand Steward - 1 994 Bom 1921 Died August 10, 2007, Toronto Initiated RunnymedeNo. 619, Toronto, 1947; W.M. 1963. 1980 Affiliated Anniversary Lodge No. 733, Etobicoke, 1996

V.W. BRO. BRUCE ROBERTSON GRANT Grand Steward — 1961

Bom August 31, 1 920 Died June 23, 2008 Initiated Granton Lodge No. 483, Granton, 1950; W.M. 1956 Affiliated Centennial Daylight Lodge No. 679, Hamilton, 2001 1 1

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V.W. BRO. RUSSELL RICHARD GOULD Grand Steward - 1978 Bom 1918

Died April 1 8, 2008 Initiated Mimico Lodge No. 369, Toronto, 1955; W.M. 1968

V.W. BRO. ERIC HADFIELD

Grand Steward — 1 962 Bom 1910, Sunderland, Ontario Died June 22, 2008 Initiated Mimosa Lodge No. 576. Toronto, 1941; W.M. 1953

V.W. BRO. JOHN GEORGE HALLAM Grand Standard Bearer - 1990

Bom January 1 8, 1925 Died July 20, 2007 Initiated Todmorden Lodge No. 647, Toronto, 1951; W.M. 1961 Affiliated West Hill Lodge No. 670, Scarborough, 1965 Affiliated Millennium Lodge No. 743, Toronto, 2000

V.W. BRO. JOHN CHARLES HALLOWS

Grand Steward — 1 972

Bom 1 924. Eneland Died September 8, 2007 Initiated Bethel Lodge No. 699, Sudbury, 1962; W.M. 1971

V.W. BRO. REGINALD S. HATHAWAY Grand Steward - 1989 Bom 1924 Died February 26, 2008 Initiated Dufferin Lodge No. 364, Melbourne, 1955; W.M. 1963

V.W. BRO. NORMAN JAMES HILL Grand Steward — 1992

Bom January 16, 1 92 Died January 13,2008 Initiated Frederick Lodge No. 217, Delhi, 1942; W.M. 1965, 1966

V.W. BRO. THOMAS H.ADLEY HOUGHTON Assistant Grand Organist - 200 Bom 1922 Died August 8, 2007 Initiated Doric Lodge No. 424, Ajax, 1956; W.M. 1997 Affiliated Mimico Lodge No. 369, Toronto, 1988 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 2000

V.W. BRO. CLIFFORD HOW ELL Grand Steward -1982 Bora 1926 Died October 27, 2007

Initiated Mackay Lodge No. 1 1 3, Nova Scotia, 1 949 Affiliated Ancient Landmarks Lodge No. 654, Hamilton, 1949; W.M. 1963

V.W. BRO. JACK FREDERJCK JENNINGS Grand Steward — 1975 Bora 1927, Hamilton, Ontario Died July 11,2008 Initiated Ionic Lodge No. 549, Hamilton, 1950; W.M. 1964

V.W. BRO. \TLHO FRANK KOIVU Grand Steward - 1974

Bom 1 926 Died October 24, 2007 Initiated Algonquin Lodge No. 536, Sudbury, 1957; W.M. 1970 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

V.W. BRO. DONALD ALLAN LEWIS

Grand Steward - 1 996

Bom 1 927, Ottawa DiedMav 1,2008 Initiated Ashlar Lodge No. 564, Ottawa, 1955; W.M. 1968

Affiliated Atomic Lodge No. 686, Pembroke, 1 996 Affiliated Luxor Daylight Lodge No. 741, Ottawa, 1999 Affiliated Millennium Lodge No. 743, Toronto, 2000

V.W. BRO. DAVID LUKE LINDSAY

Grand Steward — 1 999 Bom December 10, 1931 Died June 24, 2008 Initiated Kent Lodge No. 274, Blenheim, 1974; W.M. 1986

V.W. BRO. KENNETH JAMES MACARA Grand Tyler - 2003 Bom 1954, St. Catharines Died July 31, 2007 Initiated Perfection Lodge No. 616, St. Catharines, 1976; W.M. 1992, 1995

V.W. BRO. RODERICK DOUGLAS MACDONALD

Assistant Grand Chaplain - 1 997 Bom 1918, Lucknow

Died November 1 7, 2007

Initiated Old Light Lodge No. 1 84, Lucknow, 1 939; W.M. 1 992

V.W. BRO. WILLIAM JOHN MAY Grand Steward- 1981 Bom July 29, 1928 Died September 26, 2007 Initiated The Builders Lodge No. 177, Ottawa, 1950; W.M. 1963

V.W. BRO. JOHN P. MCLAUGHLIN Grand Steward — 1994 Bom February 19, 1932 Died April 7, 2008 Initiated Simcoe Lodge No. 644, Toronto, 1955; W.M. 1972, 1990, 1995, 1996 Affiliated Victory Lodge No. 547, Toronto, 1998 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1996 Affiliated Millennium Lodge No. 743, Toronto, 2000

V.W. BRO. JAMES BRIAN MCLEOD

Grand Steward - 1 976 Bom July 18, 1926, Fort Frances Died January 26, 2008 Initiated Superior Lodge No. 672, Red Rock. 1963; W.M. 1971 Affiliated Port Arthur Lodge No. 499, Thunder Bay, 1986

V.W. BRO. CECIL H. MCMARTDN

Grand Steward - 1 953 Bom 1914, Waterford, Ontario Died January 3, 2008 Initiated St. Georges Lodge No. 20, Nova Scotia, 1938 Affiliated Wilson Lodge No. 113, 1944; W.M. 1951

V.W. BRO. AUSTIN HOWARD MOORE

Grand Steward - 1 973 Bom April 4, 1919, Ekerid Township Died February 16,2008 Initiated Lome Lodge No. 282, Glencoe, 1952; W.M. 1961

V.W. BRO. LEROY M. NOBLE

Grand Steward - 1 974

Bom 1 920, Leamington Died December 27, 2007 Initiated Leamington Lodge No. 290, Leamington, 1951 Affiliated Ashlar Lodge No. 610, London, 1962; W.M. 1969 TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 45

V.W. BRO. LLOYD JOHN OATTES Grand Steward — 1985 Born 1919, Renfrew Countv Died December 21. 2007 Initiated Cobden Lodge No. 459, Cobden, 1943; W.M. 1957

V.W. BRO. JOHN ELDON PETCH Grand Pursuivant - 1993 Born 1939, Owen Sound Died March 29, 2008 Initiated Tuscan Lodee No. 541, Toronto, 1980; W.M. 1985 r Affiliated St. George s Lodge No. 88, CKven Sound, 2006

V.W. BRO. DAVID FRANK POWELL

Grand Steward - 1 972 Born Julv 19, 1917. England Died May 1,2008 Initiated Caledonian Lodge No. 249, Victoria Harbour. 1949; W.M. 1963

V.W. BRO. RAYMOND CHARLES PURSLOW Grand Steward - 2005 Born March 1, 1925, England Died March 3. 2008 Initiated Regency Lodge No. 6439, England, 1953 Affiliated Corinthian Lodge No. 96, Barrie, 1964 Affiliated Patterson Lodge No. 265, Thomhill, 1988; W.M. 1991, 1992

Affiliated Patricia Lodee No. 587, Thomhill, 1 999 Affiliated Kroy Lodge No. 676, Thomhill, 2003

V.W. BRO. STEPHEN R. READ Grand Steward - 2003 Bom December 26, 1952 Died September 2, 2007 Initiated Kempenfeldt Lodge No. 673, Barrie, 1980; W.M. 1998

V.W. BRO. JAMES ROGERS Grand Steward — 1978

Bom 1 909, Schomberg, Ontario Died June 30, 2008 Initiated Runnymede Lodge No. 619, Toronto, 1952; W.M. 1966

V.W. BRO. WILLIAM SAMUEL ROUTLY Grand Steward -1978

Bom 1 922, Bright, Ontario Died January 19,2008 Initiated Plattsville Lodge No. 178, Washington, 1949; W.M. 1958 Affiliated Oak Branch Lodge No. 261. lnnerkip, 1997

V.W. BRO. DONALD SCHATZ

Grand Organist — 1 994 Bom March 1, 1932 Died April 7, 2008 Initiated Queen City Lodge No. 552, Toronto, 1968; W.M. 1978

Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1 995 Affiliated Royal Arthur Lodge No. 523, Peterborough, 2000 Affiliated Millennium Lodge No. 743, Toronto, 2000

V.W. BRO. PETER WILLIAM SCOTT Grand Steward -1993 Bom April 24, 1936 Died April 23, 2008 Initiated Canada Lodge No. 532, Ajax, 1971 Affiliated Brougham Union Lodge No. 269, Claremont, 1993; W.M. 1981 Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1995

V.W. BRO. VICTOR WILLIAM SIMPSON Grand Steward - 2002 Bom August 14, 1945, Mattawa Died November 25, 2007 Initiated National Lodge No. 588, Capreol, 1985; W.M. 1993 1

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V.W. BRO. PAUL ELLERBY STEADMAN

Assistant Grand Organist — 1 982 Bom 1928, Bnaden Died November 29, 2007 Initiated Leopold Lodge No. 397, Brigden, 1949; W.M. 1978

V.W. BRO. ROY ALEXANDER TAYLOR

Assistant Grand Chaplain - 1 997

Bom January 3 1 . 1 922

Died December 1 3, 2007 Initiated Springfield Lodge No. 259, Springfield, 1954 Affiliated Nickel Lodge No. 427. Sudbury, 1976; W.M. 1979 Affiliated Aldworth Lodge No. 235, Chesley, 1985 Affiliated Orono Lodge No. 325, Orono, 1995 Affiliated Jerusalem Lodge No. 31, Bowmanville, 1999

V.W. BRO. GERALD BEATTY TREW Grand Steward - 2002 Bom 1925 Died September 12,2007 Initiated Hope Lodge No. 114, Port Hope, 1959; W.M. 1966

V.W. BRO. GRAEME TYM Grand Steward - 1985 Bom March 8, 1921 Died December 20, 2007 Initiated Meridian Lodge No. 687, Ancaster, 1958; W.M. 1968, 1998

V.W. BRO. ALVIN HENRY WANNER

Grand Steward - 1 97 Bom September 12, 1923

Died April 1 3, 2008 Initiated Leopold Lodge No. 397, Brigden, 1955; W.M. 1969

V.W. BRO. DOUGLAS WHITMORE

Grand Steward - 1 967 Bom 1934, Blvth Died September 22, 2007 Initiated Blyth Lodge No. 303, Blyth, 1955; W.M. 1964

V.W. BRO. LAWRENCE FRANK WOOD Grand Steward - 2006

Bom 1 936, Harrow Died January 26, 2008 Initiated King Edward Lodge No. 488, Harrow, 1958; W.M. 1966 Affiliated St. George's Lodge No. 41, Kingsville, 2007

V.W. BRO. WALTER GERALD WRIGHT Grand Steward - 1988 Bom 1936, Toronto Died August 7, 2007 Initiated Brant Lodge No. 45, Brantford, 1973; W.M. 1979

Affiliated Heritage Lodge No. 730, Cambridge, 1 988

WILLIAM MERCER H7LSO\ MEDAL HOLDER

BRO. THOMAS SEAGER Bom 1917 Died November 29, 2007 Initiated Maple Leaf Lodge No. 600, Etobicoke, 1951 Received medal in 2000 TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 47 RECEPTION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

As the Grand Secretary called the roll of Grand Representatives of their Grand Lodges, those who were present stood and were welcomed by the Grand Master. Grand Honours were given under the direction of the Grand Director of Ceremonies.

MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARDS

R.W. Bro. John Cody Wheeler, R. W. Bro. James Daniel Jackson and V.W. Bro. George Alexander Marr were presented in the East by the Grand Director of Ceremonies to receive at the hand of M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor the Meritorious Service Award as a tribute to their exceptional devotion, loyalty and zeal in both Masonic and community circles. 48 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION Q GrantThornton

Auditors' report

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To the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Officers and Members of Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:

We have audited the statements of financial position of Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in

the Province of Ontario as at April 30, 2008, and the statements of operations and fund balances

for the general and segregated funds for the year then ended. These financial statements are the

responsibility of the organization's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on

these financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the

financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,

evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statement. An audit also includes

assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as

evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.

In our opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position

of the organization as at April 30, 2008 and the results of its operations for the year then ended in

accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.

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Hamilton, Ontario Grant Thornton LLP May 27, 2008 Chartered Accountants Licensed Public Accountants

OnrtTfcorncrU? icrattr UmnOrd GrM Ttonaon IrWnlcni lH

On motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by R.W. Bro. T. R. Davies, the Auditor's Report was adopted. TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 49

Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario Statement of Financial Position Year Ended April 30 2008 2007

General Segregated Fund Funds Total Total Assets Current Cash and cash equivalents $ 183,409 $ 66,818 $ 250,227 $ 206,554 Accrued interest receivable 11,396 23,246 34,642 35,632 Accrued dues 179.710 179,710 155,145 Receivables - dues and books 27,955 4,500 32,455 31,009 Receivable from Special Programme Fund 2,279 (2,279) Prepaids 9.003 9.003 4.379

413,752 92,285 506,037 432,719

Investments (Note 3) 1,790,866 2,502,356 4,293,222 4,119,393

Notes receivable (Note 4) 40.000 40.000 45.000

$ 2,244,618 $ 2,594,641 $ 4,839,259 $ 4,597,112

Liabilities Current Payables and accruals $ 37.999 $ 881 $ 38.880 $ 43.593

Fund Balance General Fund 2,206,619 2,206,619 2,047,323 Special Programme Fund 129,341 129,341 184,846 Segregated Fund balances 2.464.419 2.464.419 2.321.350

2.206.619 2.593.760 4.800.379 4.553.519

$ 2,244,618 $ 2,594,641 $ 4,839,259 $ 4,597,112

Commitments (Note 10)

APPROVED BY:

T. Richard Davies", Grand Treasurer

T. Shand", Grand Secretary

See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 50 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario Statement of Operations Year Ended April 30 2008 2007

Revenue Fees and dues $ 543,331 $ 479,448 Commutation fees allocated from Commutation Fund 50,000 45,000 Commutations 18,700 18,150 Investment income 174,870 181,710 Gain on sale of investments 8,602 116,927 Bequests and donations 1,439 300 Sale of Address labels and calendars 59,878 91,566 Books and buttons 92,525 73,663 Video sales 1,670 1,020 Advertising - Ontario Mason 4,700 8,310 Management fees from Memorial Fund 12,000 12,000 Masonic Holdings (Note 8) 8,000 8,000 Special Programme Fund 7.185 10.988

982,900 1,047,082 Less: interfund fees (69.185) (67.988)

913.715 979.094 Expenses Administrative - General Fund (Page 6) 645,233 665,537 Commutation fees allocated from Commutation Fund 50,000 45,000 Programme expenses 77,826 55,560 Address labels and calendars 45,747 37,340 Investment management fee - Segregated Funds 16,497 16,829 Benevolent grants 59,243 62,500 Benevolent booklets 2,930 Pension 3,472 1,650 Management fee to General Fund 19.185 22.988

917,203 910,334 Less: interfund fees (69.185) (67.988)

848.018 842.346 Excess of revenue over expenses, before unrealized gains on investments 65,697 136,748

Unrealized gains on investments (Note 3) 181.163

Excess of revenue over expenses $ 246,860 $ 136,748

See accompanying notes to the financial statements. TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 51

Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario Statement of Fund Balance Year Ended April 30 2008 2007

Fund balance, beginning of year $4,553,519 $4,416,771

Excess of revenue over expenses 246,860 136.748

Fund balance, end of year $ 4,800,379 $ 4,553,519

See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 52 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario Statements of Operations and Fund Balance - General Fund Year Ended April 30 2008 2007

Revenue Fees for Initiation $ 19,170 $ 20,210

Affiliation 7,440 7,110 Dues 506,183 431,804 Certificates 2,595 3,345 Dispensations 7,210 7,022 Miscellaneous 733 9.957

543,331 479,448

Commutation fees allocated from Commutation Fund 50,000 45,000 Sale of Books 85,198 64,280 Buttons and medals 7,327 9,383 Investment income General 69,671 70.630 Gain (loss) on sale of investments (13,424) 36,154 Management fees from Memorial Fund 12,000 12,000

Masonic Holdings (Note 8) 8,000 8,000 Special Programme Fund 7.185 10.988

769,288 735,883

Expenses (Page 6) 645.233 665.537

Excess of revenue over expenses, before unrealized gains on investments 124,055 70,346

Unrealized gains on investments (Note 3) 35.241

Excess of revenue over expenses $ 159,296 $ 70,346

Fund balance, beginning of year $ 2,047,323 $ 1,976,977

Excess of revenue over expenses 159.296 70.346

Fund balance, end of year $ 2,206,619 $ 2,047,323

See accompanying notes to the financial statements. TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 53

Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario Schedule of Expenses - General Fund Year Ended April 30 2008 2007

Salaries and benefits - Grand Secretary $ 73,628 $ 71,313 Salaries and benefits - administrative staff (Note 7) 175,019 202,745 Retiring allowance 15,000 Rent - office (Note 8) 77,000 77,000 Office and postage 35,638 36,263 Furniture and equipment 12,722 14,195 Grand Secretary's expenses 2,828 2,101 Insurance 9,917 9,907 Professional fees 18,490 18,000 Grand Master 15,000 15,000 Deputy Grand Master 7,500 6,000 Grand Chaplain 750 750 Grand Director of Ceremonies 1,200 1,200 Representative to other Grand Lodges 12,013 12,486 Representative to World Conference 5,636 Custodian of the work 6,245 2,890 Conference of Grand Masters of North America 5,246 5,646 Conference of Grand Secretaries of North America 2,328 2,988 Conference of Canadian Grand Lodges 2,504 2,856 Committee expenses (Note 5) 25,673 17,659 Buttons and medals for resale 3,286 12,815 Honorary presentations 961 2,312 Preliminary proceedings 3,038 2,382 Proceedings of Grand Lodge 8,938 8,527 Miscellaneous board 2,692 2,822 Grand Lodge meeting 69,371 54,503 Printing for resale 56,477 48,326 Investment management fee 12,190 12,049 Regalia 1,105 570 Miscellaneous 3.474 1.596

$ 645,233 $ 665,537

See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 54 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario Statements of Special Programme Operations and Fund Balance Year Ended April 30 2008 2007

Revenue Address labels and calendars $ 59.878 $ 91.566

Expenses Address labels and calendars 45,747 37,340 Management fee to General Fund 7.185 10.988

52.932 48.328

Net Programme revenue 6.946 43.238

Programme expense Ontario Mason 18,003 26,011 Ontario Mason postage 27,748 21,545 Plowing match 2,773 4,613 Miscellaneous 35 153 Masonic education 1,589 971 Planning conference 1,050 Friend to Friend 1,270 474 Brother to Brother 1,279 Museum/Archives 516 Child I.D. Program 23,889 Long range planning 42 Investment management fee 724 701

77.826 55.560

Excess of expenses over revenue before other income (70,880) (12,322)

Other income (Note 6) 15.375 15.170

Excess of revenue over expenses (expenses over revenue) $ (55,505) $ 2,848

Special programme fund balance, beginning of year $ 184,846 $ 181,998

Excess of revenue over expenses (expenses over revenue) (55.505) 2.848

Special programme fund balance, end of year $ 129,341 $ 184,846

See accompanying notes to the financial statements. '

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Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario Notes to the Financial Statements April 30, 2008

1. Purpose of the organization

The Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario is a not-for-profit organization which serves as the central administrative body for Masonic Lodges in the Province of Ontario.

The organization is exempt from income tax under the Income Tax Act.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies

Fund accounting

The Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario follows the restricted fund method of accounting for contributions.

The General Fund reports the organization's administrative activities.

Revenues and expenses related to programme activities are reported only in The Programme Fund.

th Revenues and expenses related to the 175 Anniversary Fund, Special Retirement Fund, Commutation Fund and Memorial Fund are consolidated and reported in the Segregated Fund.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, balances held with banks, and highly liquid temporary money market investments with original maturities of three months or less from the date of the acquisition.

Revenue recognition

Restricted contributions related to general operations are recognized as revenue of the General

Fund in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. All other restricted contributions are recognized as revenue of the appropriate restricted fund.

Unrestricted contributions are recognized as revenue of the General Fund in the year received or receivable rf the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured. TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 57

Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario Notes to the Financial Statements April 30, 2008

2. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

Foreign currency translation

Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded in the accounts of the organization at the rate of exchange prevailing during the date of the transaction. At year end, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into Canadian dollars at year end rates of exchange.

Financial instruments

As of May 1, 2007, the organization adopted CICA Handbook Section 3855, Financial Instruments - Recognition and Measurement; CICA Handbook Section 3865, Hedges; and the amendments to CICA Handbook Sections and Accounting Guidelines resulting from the issuance of these Sections. Under the new standards, all financial assets must be classified as held-to-maturity, loans and receivables, held-for-trading or available-for-sale and all financial liabilities must be classified as held-for-trading or other. Financial instruments classified as held- for-trading will be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in the statement of operations. Financial assets classified as held-to-maturity or as loans and receivables and financial liabilities not classified as held-for-trading will be measured at amortized cost.

Available-for-sale financial assets will be measured at fair value.

The organization has classified its financial instruments as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents Held-for-trading Receivables Loans and receivables Investments Held-for-trading Notes receivable Loans and receivables Payables and accruals Other liabilities

Use of estimates

In preparing the organization's financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. 58 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario Notes to the Financial Statements April 30, 2008

3. Investments 2008 2007

General Fund $ 1,790,866 $ 1,740,109 Programme Fund 105,840 96,625 75*1 1 Anniversary Reserve Fund 33,163 33,986 Special Retirement Fund 77,929 74,203 Commutation Fund 1,115,276 1,040,698 Memorial Fund 1.170.148 1,133.772

$ 4,293,222 $ 4,119,393

Investments are reported at market value effective for 2008 to adhere to the new financial instruments standards adopted, which do not require retroactive application. The 2007 comparative amounts are reported at cost and the total market value was $ 4,333,272.

4. Notes receivable - Masonic Holdings 2008 2007

6% debentures - Series A $ 40,000 $ 45,000

The debentures are receivable on demand, but are not expected to be repaid within the next fiscal year. TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 59

Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario Notes to the Financial Statements April 30, 2008

5. Committee expenses - General Fund 2008 2007

Seminars and workshops at Grand Lodge $ 187 $ 30 Discipline 299 40 Masonic education 162 29

Library - rent (Note 7) 3,000 3,000

- general 1,386 116 Benevolence 493 195 Blood donors 524 760 DDGM orientation 690 389 Computer resources 387 1,365 Brother to Brother 3,602 Friend to Friend 1,031 933 Communications 447 Management committee 433 428 Leadership development 268 Long range planning 456 83 Officer progression 137

Public relations - internal 238 Lodge buildings 104 Lodge finances 25 Fraternal reviews 850 750 Special discretionary 4,271 1,662 Audit and finance 139 194 Youth initiatives 229 Museum rent (Note 7) 7.000 7.000

$ 25,673 $ 17,659

6. Other income • Special Programme Fund 2008 2007

Investment income $ 4,645 $ 5,069 Gain (loss) on sale of investments (176) 771 Unrealized gain on investments 4,536

Advertising - Ontario Mason 4,700 8,310 Video sales 1.670 1.020

$ 15,375 $ 15,170 60 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario Notes to the Financial Statements April 30, 2008

7. Defined contribution pension plan

The organization participates in a defined contribution pension plan with eligible employees. The organization matches contributions up to a maximum of 5% of individual employee gross earnings. The assets of the plan are held separately from those of the organization in independently administered funds. During the year, the organization incurred pension expenses totalling $ 9,350 (2007 - $ 10,934).

8. Related party transactions

During the year the Grand Lodge paid rent to Masonic Holdings in the amount of $ 87,000 (2007 - $ 87,000) and management fees in the amount of $ 8,000 (2007 - $ 8,000). These transactions are in the normal course of operations and are measured at the exchange amount which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties. Masonic

Holdings is a not-for-profit organization whose board of directors are members of the Board of General Purposes of Grand Lodge.

Rent paid to Masonic Holdings consists of the following: 2008 2007

Office rent - General Fund (Page 6) $ 77,000 $ 77,000 Museum rent - General Fund (Page 12) 7,000 7,000 Library rent- General Fund (Page 12) 3.000 3.000

$ 87,000 $ 87,000

9. Related entities

The Board of Directors of both The Masonic Foundation of Ontario and Masonic Holdings consists of members of the Board of General Purposes of The Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario.

The object of The Masonic Foundation of Ontario is to receive, maintain, manage, control and use donations exclusively for charitable purposes within Ontario. The Foundation is permitted to use its donations for the relief of poverty, the advancement of education and the advancement of other purposes beneficial to the community. The Foundation is committed to funding bursaries, hearing research, drug and substance abuse education in the school systems and other specific and community projects which fall within its guidelines.

Title to the land and building, situated at 363 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario was taken in the name of Masonic Holdings Inc., an entity incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and without share capital. Masonic Holdings Inc. was incorporated in 1957 to acquire and operate adequate premises for the administration, personnel and staff of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. As an incorporated entity it requires a separate auditors report and financial statements. 1 1

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Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario Notes to the Financial Statements April 30, 2008

10. Commitments

The organization has commitments for leases of office, museum and library space as well as office equipment with various expiry dates up to 2012. The approximate total commitment for each of the next four years is as follows:

2009 $ 93,565 2010 93,565 201 93,565 2012 1,128

1 1 . Statement of cash flows

A statement of cash flows has not been provided since, in the opinion of the organization's management, it would not provide any additional meaningful information and cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities are readily apparent from the other financial statements. 62 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER

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: We are all aware of the anxiety felt in financial quarters during the past year.

Accordingly. I wish to immediately address the current status of our business activity and to review the highlights ofour financial investments. This summary should give everyone comfort that we are living within our income and that our investment portfolio is conservatively managed, is comprised of short term bonds and quality blue chip equities.

I have prepared an addendum to this report which gives details of our overall financials in a comparative form with 1993 and the present. 1 trust you will find this update to be satisfactory especially in the turmoil of recent months. 1 do not have confidence in a speedy recovery in the economy nor do I advocate any change in our investment policy nor the engagement of our portfolio managers. I do have confidence that our policy of a balanced portfolio of proven bonds and equities is the right policy for our longer term security.

I have a long and intimate association with the Audit and Finance Committee and their Report later in these sessions will provide details of our budget plan for the year ahead. We meet with Audit and Finance with our Investment Counsel regularly during the year to monitor our portfolio. We also review each month the results of actual as compared to budget. We wish to commend Grand Lodge on managing expenses within budget and also to express appreciation to those brethren involved in the sale of our

Masonic book program. The revenues derived therefrom have been helpful t his year in compensating for the below budget performance of our investment income.

In addition to my work as a member of Audit and Finance, I work with both the Benevolence and the Management Committee. Each ofthese important committees have displayed sound fiduciary constraints and I offer my appreciation to all those concerned. Our Grand Lodge office is blessed with several employees ofrelatively long service as well as a couple of new faces in our midst. They work well together under the direction of our Grand Secretary and I offer my personal appreciation for their obvious commitment to the grunt work and behind the scenes everyday effort of Grand Lodge.

And finally, I again this year express my appreciation to the leadership ofthis Grand Lodge in the persons of our Grand Master, our Deputy Grand Master, and the Grand Secretary. 1993 2008

General Account Gross Revenues 618,272 804,528 Total Expenses 571,663 645,232 Investment Portfolio General Fund 1,382,181 1,805,420 Memorial 1,011,717 1,190,960 Commutation 596,252 1,127,262

TOTAL INVESTMENTS 3,087,632 4,293,222 Number of Members 81,441 52,401 Per Capita $6 $12

Respectfully and fraternally submitted. T. RICHARD DAVIES Grand Treasurer

On motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by the Grand Treasurer, the Report was adopted. .

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COMMITTEE OF SCRUTINEERS

The Grand Master appointed the firm. ClearNeed Information Systems Inc.. W. Bro. George Benton, to serve as scrutineers this year. GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT

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 my privilege to present this annual report for the year ended December 3 1 2007, containing a recapitulation and a summary of all the long service lapel buttons awarded during the year.

MEMBERSHIP RECAPITULATION DECEMBER 31, 2007

Membership December 31, 2006 53,475

Initiated +1,273 Passed 960 Raised 907 Affiliated 503 Reinstated 139 Sub Total 55,390 Deaths -1,585 Resignations -936 Suspensions -709

Adjustments re membership checks -8

NET changes in membership in year -1,323

TOTAL MEMBERSHIP as of December 3 1 , 2007 52,152

Total number of warranted lodges 578

GENERAL INFORMATION

2007 2008

Number of active memberships 53,513 52,130

Number of active members 49,273 47,928 Number of multiple membership holders 3,334 4,202

Number of commuted life memberships 8,315 7,892 BUTTONS AWARDED DURING 2007 CALENDAR YEAR

50's 569 50's Past Master 33 60's 196 60's Past Master 2 70's 13 50's P.D.D.G.M 75's 3 64 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

70 Years a Mason

Calvert F. Daines, True Blue Lodge Timothy G. Regan, Ancient No. 98, Bolton Landmarks Lodge No. 654, Andrew D. Harkness, Lancaster Hamilton Lodge No. 207, Lancaster Harry D. Small, Merrill Lodge No. Norman H. Hewitt, Corinthian 344, Nilestown Lodge No. 101, Peterborough Charles W. Strong, True Blue Albert S. Jackson, Tuscan Lodge Lodge No. 98, Bolton No. 551, Hamilton John W. Wanson, Shuniah Lodge Leslie H. Kendall, Patterson Grey No. 287, Thunder Bay Lodge No. 265, Thornhill Louis D. Winn, Macnab Lodge No. Bruce G. Long. Ontario Lodge No. 169, Port Colborne 521, Windsor Dorland P. Wood, Union Lodge Norman A. McNairn, Maple Lodge No. 9, Napanee

No. 54 , Maple

75 Years a Mason Nelson J. Johnson, Ionic Lodge George H. Snow, Temple Lodge No. 328, Napier No. 597, London Edward C. Mansbridge, Richmond Lodge No. 23, Richmond Hill

60 Years a Past Master

Robert A. Fraser, Mt. Olivet Lodge J. Evans Knowles, Walsingham No. 300, Thorndale Lodge No. 1 74, Port Rowan

Computerization The upgrade of computer hardware and software remains an ongoing process. An improved membership record and data base system, together with, bookkeeping software has been installed. The utilization of an independent email server service has drastically reduced Spam. It is requested that Masonic transmissions include the lodge name and number on the subject line to ensure its identity as a Masonic message. Warrants Three lodges ceased operations and surrendered their warrants: King Edward Lodge No. 488, Harrow, Elma Lodge No. 456, Monkton and Dentonia Lodge No. 651,

Toronto. Others deemed it necessary to amalgamate: Cobden Lodge No. 459 amalgamated with Enterprise Lodge No. 516 and remained as Cobden Lodge No. 459. Astra Lodge No. 682 with Mt. Dennis Lodge No. 599, to become Astra-Mt. Dennis Lodge No. 599, Caledonian Lodge No. 249 with Victoria Lodge No. 470, to become Bayport Lodge No. 249, Golden Rule Lodge No. 126 with Hastings Lodge No. 632, to become Golden Rule Hastings Lodge No. 129, Maple Leaf

Lodge No. 1 1 9 with Prince Arthur Lodge No. 228 and remained Maple Leaf Lodge No. 119, St. Andrew's Lodge No. 16 with St. John's Lodge No. 75, to become St. Andrew's Lodge No. 16 perpetuating St. John's Lodge No. 75, Alpha Lodge No. 384, with Tuscan Lodge No. 541, to become Alpha Tuscan Lodge No. 384.

Templum Fidelis Lodge U.D. received dispensation January 10, 2008, and was instituted March 15, 2008, at Bath, Ontario, in Frontenac District. The petition, books, records and the recommendation of the District Deputy Grand Master have been reviewed and I am pleased to recommend pursuant to Section 1 13(m) of the Constitution of Grand Lodge that a warrant be granted to Templum Fidelis Lodge U.D. TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 65

Conferences

In February 2008. I attended 'The Conference of Grand Secretaries in North America.' held at Louisville. Kentucky, where several presentations such as: "Long Range Planning," "Myth Busting Technology," "E-Learning," "Strategic Planning and Implementation" and "Handicapped Petitioners." While at the conference. I represented the Canada Region on the North American, "Commission on Information for Recognition." where presentations for recognition and information was received from: Baja. California, the United Grand Lodge of Bulgaria. York Grand Lodge of Mexico. Montenegro. Paraguay. Philippines and Russia, together with two items of miscellaneous information, one of which is especially worthy of note. Quote "Lodges and Grand Lodges continue to spring up around the world from unrecognized sources. A number of lodges have been chartered in this country (U.S.A.) from foreign Grand Lodges of this nature. A new Supreme Council, whose origin in unknown, has also been established in America, called the Supreme Council of North America, with bodies located in Virginia, North Carolina, and Illinois. We need to be very diligent in examining dues cards when accepting visitors to your lodge, and in determining the legitimacy of a lodge you may wish to visit." End quote.

In March 2008. 1 accompanied our Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master to the, "All Canada Conference" held at Winnipeg. Again, numerous topics and reports were discussed, such as: "The Challenge of Freemasonry in a Multi cultural Society," "Grand Representatives, their Value and Importance in our Future," "Masonic Centres for Seniors." "Child Find Program." "Creating an On Line Masonic Catalogue" and "Status of Prince Hall Recognition in Canada." Reports included: Western Canada Conference. World Conference November 2006, Conference of Grand Masters in N.A., Conference of Grand Secretaries in N.A., and an update on, Lodges for Canadian Masonic Troops.

In May 2008, I accompanied our Grand Master to the World Conference of Masonic Lodges, held at Washington. D.C. Its theme, ENGAGE - ENERGIZE - ENLIGHTEN, and included topics such as: "Standing Up to Darkness," "Masonic Integrity," and "Global Fraternal Networking." Some 120 jurisdictions from every continent throughout the globe were in attendance. The conference concluded with an impressive Public Universal Masonic Wreath Laying Ceremony. Our Grand Master represented Canada alongside the International Grand Master contingent of the conference.

Secretary Seminars

During the past Masonic year, Lodge Secretary seminars were conducted in September, at Brockville, October at London, November at Sudbury, and May at Richmond Hill. Lodge Secretaries attended a half-day seminar dealing with recent constitutional changes and a review of the responsibilities of Lodge Secretary relative to our Book of Constitution. The sessions provided an excellent forum for friendly interaction of ideas and information, to address concerns and to overview the operations of our Grand Lodge office and its staff. Secretary seminars in the coming year, if requested, can be arranged through the District Deputy Grand Master.

Semi Annual Returns

As of this writing, a few Semi-Annual Returns, due January 8, 2008, have not been received at the Grand Lodge office. Subsequently, the July 8 return forms have not been mailed, negating the three principal officers an opportunity to vote at this 66 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

th Communication. Of the 578 returns due July 8 , 2008, 33 lodges were blacklisted,

negating the three principal officers the privileges of voting. A reminder . . . Section 300. Book of Constitution states, "Each lodge shall mail or otherwise deliver to the Grand Secretary, its returns and payments to Grand Lodge, semi-annually, on or th th before the 8 day of January and the 8 day of July each year." Please consider this responsibility an important one.

Closing Remarks

The friendly and efficient office staff at Grand Lodge take great pride in the service they provide. They are, without exception, dedicated team players in all facets of office operation and each contributes to the esprit de corps enjoyed in our daily activities. We thank the great majority of lodge secretaries for the stellar service provided to their respective lodge. We commend those of you who conscientiously submit the required data and information in a timely manner. Finally, to all those having dealings at the office, our thanks for your cooperation as we endeavor to update equipment and streamline communication to better provide the essential services necessary. Respectfully and fraternally submitted. TERENCE SHAND, Grand Secretary

On motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by the Grand Secretary, the Report was adopted by Grand Lodge.

REPORTS OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

Forty-four reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters were presented by the Grand Secretary, and, on motion of the Deputy Grand Mater, seconded by R. W. Pro. Paul E. Todd, they were referred to the Board of General Purposes. REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

This Report was presented by R. W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels, Chairman, and on motion of R. W. Bro. Daniels, seconded by R. W. Bro. D. G. Dowling, it was received.

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 my privilege to present this report on behalf of the members of the Management

Committee. The Management Committee has met five times ( October 1 0. December 5, 2007, and February 6, April 23, and June 4, 2008) to consider and discuss matters brought before them, to formulate policy, and offer advice and counsel for the welfare of Grand Lodge and the Craft in general. Each member of the committee was assigned as liaison with the Standing and Special Committees of the Board of General Purposes to ensure direct lines of communication were maintained between all levels of administration. The members ofthe committee were invited to attend the Chairmen's meetings (August 21, 2007 and April 2, 2008) and the meeting of the Honorary, Elected, and Appointed members of the Board (November 3, 2007). The recommendations made in the Chairmen's Reports to Grand Lodge as recorded in the Proceedings 2007 were reviewed and thoroughly discussed and aligned with one or more of the objectives of the Five-Year Strategic Plan. Those areas of the Strategic Plan that had no recommendations associated with them were identified. These reports were used to analyse and evaluate the structure of the Strategic Plan. A Summary of the D.D.G.M. Reports submitted at the end of the 2006-2007 Masonic year was submitted by the Committee on the Condition of Masonry and thoroughly reviewed. It is cause for serious concern that the data continues to show a significant number of lodges that do not take advantage of the assistance available from Grand Lodge .

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committees and the programs administered by them - especially in Long Range Planning, Financial Planning, and Membership Resources. Several proposals were brought forward by Committee Chairmen, and after due deliberation and careful consideration, the following were the recommendations:

1 The Committee on the Condition of Masonry proposed and was authorized to ask the 2007-2008 D.D.G.M.s to participate voluntarily in a "same year" reporting project and submit an interim report following the Official Visit, identifying any areas of concern that could be brought to the attention of a Committee Chairman who in rum could offer some remedial assistance, in other words, to shorten the reaction time.

2. Additional budget funds were approved for the newly created Protocol and Etiquette sub-committee of Lodge Resources.

3. A proposal submitted by the Committee on Lodge Resources to produce a new DVD to promote Freemasonry, was not approved, as it was deemed that the promotional material already in existence was adequate.

4. A proposal from the Committee on the Ontario Mason Magazine to publish a second 'hard copy' edition in the Spring of 2008. was rejected due to financial constraint.

5. A proposal from the Committee on Lodge Finances (Advisory) to publish the text of a seminar was approved in electronic form, rather than printed copies, and this to be included on the CD issued annually by the Committee on Computer Resources and to be posted on the Grand Lodge Website.

6. On the recommendation of the Computer Resources Committee, Grand Lodge committees requiring or desiring a separate stand alone website, providing that all material to be posted is first vetted by the Chairman of Computer Resources.

7. It was also approved that the Committee on Library, Museum, and Archives and the Committee on Masonic Education may be provided with a separate database containing only the name and Grand Lodge Certificate number for identification purposes.

8. To improve the distribution and delivery of the Ontario Mason Magazine, the Calendar program and the Label program, the Computer Resources Committee was authorized to send a letter to each lodge requesting the assistance of the Secretary to update the Grand Lodge Database.

9. The budgets submitted by the Committee Chairmen were reviewed and recommendations were forwarded to the Audit and Finance Committee.

All of which is respectfully submitted on behalf of the dedicated members of the

Committee: M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor. Grand Master. R.W. Bros. Donald A. Campbell, D. Garry Dowling, Thomas W. Hogeboom, Terry A. McLean, David M. Sheen, James C. Sutherland, Chairman of Audit and Finance, and T. Richard Davies. Grand Treasurer. M.W. Bro. Terence Shand. Grand Secretary, provided invaluable assistance and advice. RAYMOND S. J. DANIELS. Chairman REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION AND JURISPRUDENCE This Report was presented by R. W. Bro. F. Halpern, Chairman, and on motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by R. W. Bro. Halpern, it was adopted.

To the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province Qf Ontario.

Most Worshipful Sir and Brethren:

Your committee has received the following nine (9) Notices of Motion for consideration. 68 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

requirements of holding 1 . The first proposal deals with the a lodge meeting as contained in Section 274 and reads as follows:

Existing: 274. A lodge must be held in the regular lodge room having the necessary ante-room for all requirements of Masonry. The dedication of a Masonic temple shall be deemed to relate only to the lodge room(s) and the adjoining ante-room(s) and shall not relate to any other part of the temple. No lodge room shall be used before dedication for any Masonic ceremony without the prior permission of the Grand Master. All buildings or structures in which are situate one or more regular lodge room (s) should have displayed outside of and adjacent to the building or structure, an illuminated sign, pole or surface mounted, in form approved by the Grand Master.

Change to: 274. (a) Except as pro vided in sub-section 274 (b), a lodge must be held in the regular lodge room having the necessary anteroom for all requirements of Masonry. The dedication of a Masonic temple shall be deemed to relate only to the lodge room(s) and the adjoining ante-room(s) and shall not relate to any other part of the temple. No lodge room shall be used before dedication for any Masonic ceremony without the prior permission of the Grand Master. All buildings or structures in which are situate one or more regular lodge room(s) should have displayed outside of and adjacent to the building or structure, and illuminated sign, pole or surface mounted, in form approved by the Grand Master. (b) A meeting of a lodge may be held in a non-Masonic Temple with the authorization of Grand Lodge. Your committee finds this proposal REGULAR.

2. The second proposal suggest amending Section 4 pertaining to the Jurisdiction of Grand Lodge and reads as follows:

The wording of the present Section 4 remain as is but be re-numbered Section 4. (a) and a new Section 4. (b) be added to read: 4. (b) Any other provision of this code to the contrary notwithstanding, the Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario recognizes the M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. and A.M., Province of Ontario (and Jurisdiction) and will consider recognizing more than one Grand Lodge in another jurisdiction if the mainstream Grand Lodge in that jurisdiction "chooses to waive its right to maintain exclusive jurisdiction and to permit concurrent jurisdiction." Your committee finds this proposal REGULAR

3. The third proposal deals with Sections 325 and Section 330 dealing with Masonic Bureaus. The proposal is to remove these two Sections from the Constitution. This has been WITHDRAWN.

4. The fourth proposal deals with the "rank" of the Grand Secretary in that it should not exceed the rank of "Right Worshipful." Your committee finds this proposal IRREGULAR.

5. The fifth proposal seeks to create the position of a "Masonic Ombudsman" and is as follows: OFFICE OF THE MASONIC OMBUDSMAN

Subsection J There shall be appointed, not as an officer of Grand Lodge, an Ombudsman to exercise the powers and perform the duties herein described. The Ombudsman shall be appointed by the Immediate Past Grand Master at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario (hereafter referred to as "Grand Lodge"). The Ombudsman must be a past Grand Lodge officer of our Grand Lodge. The Ombudsman shall hold office for a term of two (2) years and may be reappointed for only one ( 1 ) further term, but is removable at any time for cause by the Immediate TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 69

Past Grand Master in the address of the Grand Master. The Ombudsman shall devote himself exclusively to the duties of the Ombudsman's office and shall not hold any other office of Grand Lodge or other office within any other lodge in this jurisdiction. The Office of Ombudsman is not considered to be a current Grand Lodge position. No special rank or regalia are associated with the position. The Ombudsman is entitled to reasonable traveling and living expenses while in the exercise of the Ombudsman's functions. In the event of the death or resignation of the Ombudsman or if the Ombudsman is unable or neglects to perform the functions of his office, the Immediate Past Grand Master may appoint a temporary Ombudsman, who shall, while in such office, have the powers and duties and perform the functions of the Ombudsman and shall be paid his appropriate expenses. In 2008, the Ombudsman shall

be appointed by the Immediate Past Grand Master for a term of one ( 1 ) year. Subject to the approval of the Immediate Past Grand Master, the Ombudsman may appoint committee members for the efficient operation of his office. The accounts and financial transactions ofthe Office of the Ombudsman shall be audited annually by the appropriate committee(s) of Grand Lodge. The Ombudsman shall report annually upon the affairs of the Ombudsman's office at the Annual Communication. Before commencing the duties of his office, the Ombudsman shall take an oath, to be administered by the Grand Chaplain, that he will faithfully and impartially exercise the functions of his office and that he will not, except in accordance with subsection (2), disclose any information received by him as Ombudsman. The Ombudsman may disclose in any report made by him, such matters as in his opinion ought to be disclosed in order to establish grounds for his conclusions and recommendations. These responsibilities and duties of the Ombudsman do not apply: (a) to matters that involve official legal proceedings outside of this Constitution; or (b) to deliberations and proceedings of the Committee of Past Grand Masters. The function of the Ombudsman is to investigate any decision or recommendation made or any act done or omitted in the course of the administration of this Grand Lodge if/when required or requested.

Subsection 2 The Ombudsman may make any such investigation on a complaint made to him by any brother or Masonic body affected, or of the Ombudsman's own motion. Reports made at the Annual Communication are made available to the brethren of this jurisdiction. The powers conferred on the Ombudsman may be exercised, despite any provision in this Constitution, to the effect that any such decision, recommendation, act or omission is final, or that no appeal lies in respect thereof, or that no proceeding or decision of the

person or organization whose decision, recommendation, act or omission it is, shall be challenged, reviewed, quashed or called in question. Nothing in this Constitution empowers the Ombudsman to investigate any decision, recommendation, act or omission, (a) in respect of which there is, under any provision of this Constitution, a right of appeal or objection, or a right to apply for a hearing or review, on the merits of the case, until that right of appeal or objection or application has been exercised in the particular case, or until after any time for the exercise of that right has expired; (b) of any person acting as legal adviser to this Grand Lodge in relation to any proceedings. If any question arises whether the Ombudsman has jurisdiction to investigate any case or class of cases under this Constitution, the Ombudsman may, if he thinks fit, seek independent legal council. At the Annual Communication, the brethren may set general rules for the guidance of the Ombudsman in the exercise of his functions under this Constitution if needed. Subsection 3 Every complaint to the Ombudsman shall be made in writing. The Ombudsman may refuse to investigate a complaint if, in the course of the investigation of any complaint

within his jurisdiction, it appears to the Ombudsman, (a) that under this Constitution there is an adequate remedy for the complainant, whether

or not the complainant has availed himself or itself of it, or (b) that, having regard to all the circumstances of the case, further investigation is unnecessary. Without limiting the generality of the powers conferred on the Ombudsman by the Constitution, the Ombudsman may, at his discretion, decide not to investigate or, as the case may require, not to further investigate any complaint if it relates to any decision, recommendation, act or omission; if in his opinion: 70 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

(a) the subject-matter of the complaint is trivial; (b) the complaint is frivolous or vexatious or is not made in good faith; or (c) the complainant has not a sufficient interest in the subject-matter of the complaint. In any case where the Ombudsman decides not to investigate or further investigate a complaint, the Ombudsman shall inform the complainant in writing of that decision, and state the reasons therefore. Before investigating any matter, the Ombudsman shall inform the affected party(s) ofhis intention to make the investigation. Every- investigation by the Ombudsman under this Constitution shall be conducted in private. The Ombudsman may hear or obtain information and may make such inquiries from such persons as he thinks fit. It is not necessary for the Ombudsman to hold any hearing and no person is entitled, as of right, to be heard by the Ombudsman. If at any time during the course of an investigation, it appears to the Ombudsman that there may be sufficient grounds for him to make a report or recommendation that may adversely affect Grand Lodge or any brother, the Ombudsman shall give to that organization or person an opportunity to make representations respecting the adverse report or recommendation, either personally or by counsel. At his discretion, the Ombudsman may, at any time during or after any investigation, consult any Grand Lodge Officer and' or committee member who is concerned in the matter of the investigation. On the request of any Grand Lodge Officer and/or committee member relative to an investigation, or in any case where an investigation relates to a recommendation made to a Grand Lodge Officer and/or committee member, the Ombudsman shall consult said Grand Lodge Officer and/or committee member after making his investigation and before forming a final opinion on any of the matters. If, during or after an investigation, the Ombudsman is of the opinion that there is evidence of a breach of duty or misconduct on the part of any Grand Lodge Officer and/or committee member, the Ombudsman must refer the matter to the appropriate committee(s). The Ombudsman may, from time to time, require any member of the fraternity who, in his opinion, is able to give information relating to the matter being investigated, to furnish him with all such information, and to produce all documents or things which in the Ombudsman's opinion, relate to the matter and may be in the possession or under the control of that person. The Ombudsman may summon before him and examine under oath, (a) any complainant; (b) any brother who, in the Ombudsman's opinion, is able to give any information; or (c) any other person who, in the Ombudsman's opinion, is able to give any information. A person who is subject to the Freedom ofInformation and Protection ofPrivacy Act or the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004, is not prevented by any provisions in those Acts from providing personal information to the Ombudsman, when the Ombudsman requires the person to provide the information. With the previous consent in writing of any complainant, any person to whom subsection (3) applies may be required by the Ombudsman to supply information or answer any question or produce any document or thing relating only to the complainant, and it is the duty of the person to comply with that requirement. Except on the trial of any person for perjury in respect of the person's sworn testimony, no statement made or answer given by that or any other person in the course of any inquiry by or any proceedings before the Ombudsman is admissible in evidence against any person in any court or at any inquiry or in any other proceedings, and no evidence in respect of proceedings before the Ombudsman shall be given against any person. No person is liable to prosecution for an offence against any Act, other than this Constitution, by reason of his compliance with any requirement of the Ombudsman under this section. Where any person is required by the Ombudsman to attend before him for the purposes of this section, the person is not entitled to fees, allowances or expenses. This section applies in every case where, after making an investigation under this Constitution, the Ombudsman is of the opinion that the decision, recommendation, act or omission which was the subject-matter of the investigation (a) appears to have been contrary to law; (b) was unreasonable, unjust, oppressive, or improperly discriminatory, or was in accordance with a rule of law or a provision of this Constitution or a practice that is or may be unreasonable, unjust, oppressive, or improperly discriminatory; (O was based upon incomplete information (d) was based wholly or partly on a mistake of law or fact; or 1

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(e) was wrong. This section also applies in any case where the Ombudsman is of opinion that in the making of the decision or recommendation, or in the doing or omission of the act, a discretionary power has been exercised for an improper purpose or on irrelevant grounds or on the taking into account of irrelevant considerations, or that, in the case of a decision made in the exercise of any discretionary power, reasons should have been given for the decision. If in any case to which this section applies the Ombudsman is of the opinion: (a) that the matter should be referred to the appropriate authority for further consideration; (b) that the omission should be rectified; (c) that the decision or recommendation should be cancelled or varied; (d) that any practice on which the decision, recommendation, act or omission was based should be altered; (e) that any law on which the decision, recommendation, act or omission was based should be reconsidered; (f) that reasons should have been given for the decision or recommendation; or (g) that any other steps should be taken, the Ombudsman shall report his opinion, and the reasons therefore, to the Committee of Past Grand Masters, and may make such recommendations as he thinks fit. The Ombudsman may request said committee to notify

him, within a specified time, of the steps, if any, that it proposes to take to give effect to his recommendations and the Ombudsman shall also send a copy of his report and recommendations to all concerned.

If, within a reasonable time after the report is made, no action is taken, that seems to the Ombudsman to be adequate and appropriate; the Ombudsman, at his discretion, after considering the comments, if any made by or on behalf of the parties affected, may send a copy of the report and recommendations to the Grand Master. He may thereafter make such report at the Annual Communication on the matter as he sees fit. The Ombudsman shall attach to every report sent or made, a copy of any comments made by or on behalf of the parties affected. The Ombudsman shall in all cases inform the complainant, in a timely manner of the result of the investigation. No proceeding of the Ombudsman shall be held bad for want of form, and, except on the ground of lack of jurisdiction, no proceeding or decision of the Ombudsman is liable to be challenged, reviewed, quashed or called in question. No proceedings lie against the Ombudsman, or against any person holding any office or appointment under the Ombudsman, for anything he may do or report or say in the course of the exercise or intended exercise of his functions under this Constitution, unless it is shown that he acted in bad faith. The Ombudsman, and any such person as aforesaid, shall not be called to give evidence in any court, or in any proceedings of a judicial nature, in respect of anything coming to his knowledge in the exercise of his function under this Constitution. Anything said or any information supplied or any document or thing produced by any person in the course of any inquiry by, or proceedings before the Ombudsman under this Constitution, is privileged in the same manner as if the inquiry or proceedings were proceedings in a court. For the purposes of this Constitution, the Ombudsman may at any time enter upon any lodge or building administered by Grand Lodge, and inspect the premises and carry out therein any investigation within his jurisdiction. Before entering any premises, the Ombudsman shall give adequate notice. The Ombudsman may, in writing, delegate to any person holding any office under him any of the Ombudsman's powers under this Constitution except the power of delegation and the power to make a report. Every delegation under this section is revocable at will and no such delegation prevents the exercise by the Ombudsman of any power so delegated. Any person purporting to exercise any power of the Ombudsman by virtue of a delegation under this section shall, when required so to do, produce evidence ofhis authority to exercise the power. Every person who, (a) willfully obstructs, hinders or resists the Ombudsman or any other person in the performance of his function under this Constitution; or (b) refuses or willfully fails to comply with any requirement of the Ombudsman or any other person under this Constitution; or (c) willfully makes any false statement to or misleads or attempts to mislead the Ombudsman or any other person in the exercise of his functions under this Constitution, shall be deemed guilty of an offence and immediately suspended. In such an event the 72 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Ombudsman will submit a report to the Grand Master and Committee of Past Grand Masters. The Ombudsman does not have the authority to reinstate a suspended member. The provisions of this section are in addition to the provisions of this Constitution which any remedy or right of appeal or objection is provided for any person, or any procedure is provided for the inquiry into or investigation of any matter, and nothing in this section limits or affects any such remedy or right of appeal or objection or procedure. Your committee finds this proposal IRREGULAR.

6. The sixth proposal deals with Section 104 which currently reads as follows:

Section 1 04. The District Deputy Grand Master shall send to the Grand Secretary on or before the 1st day of June prior to the annual meeting of Grand Lodge a report in duplicate ofhis proceedings and ofthe state of Masonry within his District, together with a list of such lodges as may have been instituted since the last return.

Proposed Change is to remove the words "in duplicate" so that it reads as follows:

Section 1 04: The District Deputy Grand Master shall send to the Grand Secretary on or before the 1st day of June prior to the annual meeting of Grand Lodge a report of his proceedings and of the state of Masonry within his District, together with a list of such lodges as may have been instituted since the last return. Your committee finds this proposal REGULAR.

7. The seventh proposal deals with voting and proposes amendments to Sections 60 and 62 as follows: That section 60 (a) be changed to remove "the Board of General Purposes and all other elective offices except those of Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Treasurer, and Grand Secretary." So that Section 60 (a) reads: "Voting for the election of the District Deputy Grand Master shall take place on the afternoon of the first day of the annual meeting at such hours as the Grand Master shall appoint, and failing other appointment at the hour of 5:00 p.m.; and shall close one hour later, provided the Grand Master may extend the time

of closing to 7:00 p.m. if he deems it expedient." That section 60 (c) be deleted in its entirety. That section 62 (a) be changed to add: " the Board of General Purposes and all other elective offices." So that Section 62 (a) reads: "Voting for the office of Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary, the Board of General Purposes and all other elective offices shall take place at the time and place of registration and voting shall close at the hour of 3:00 p.m. on the afternoon of the first day of the annual meeting." That section 62 (e) be added to read: "The vote under this Section for the Board of General Purposes and all other elective offices shall be counted forthwith and shall be announced by the Chairman of the Committee of Scrutineer's during the forenoon of the second day of the annual meeting." Your committee finds this proposal REGULAR.

8. The eighth proposal deals with lodge proxies as contained in Section 303 and reads as follows: Section 303(c) to be changed to read: "The original Proxy Form, signed by the Master and the Secretary under the seal of the lodge naming the Past Master so delegated, shall be returned to the Grand Secretary at

least 1 4 days prior to the date fixed for the annual meeting of Grand Lodge." Your committee finds this proposal REGULAR.

9. Proposal nine deals with amending Section 384 to add all Royal Arch jewels, irrespective of rank. The proposer wants Section 384 (b) to read as follows: No jewels shall be worn in a lodge other than those specified for the officers, except the jewel of a Past Master, a representative of another Grand Lodge, all Royal Arch jewels, irrespective of rank, a Lewis Jewel, the Veteran Jubilee Medal, the Maple Leaf pin with the square and compasses, the Grand Master's Meritorious award, and any other jewel, button or medal specially designed and/or authorized by Grand Lodge, and any lodge insignia approved by the Grand Master. TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 73

Your committee finds this proposal IRREGULAR.

All of which is respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee. The committee wishes to emphasize that the findings are merely stating whether a proposed amendment is either regular or irregular, and is in no way endorsing or commenting on the merits of any particular amendment, but merely stating that those, which have been found to be regular, may be considered and voted on bv Grand Lodge. FREDERICK HALPERN, Chairman CALLED OFF

Grand Lodge adjourned at 1 1 :45 a.m. CALLED ON

Grand Lodge resumed labour at 1 :34 p.m.

REPORT OF THE DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE

This Report was presented by R. W. Bro. D. E. Jacklin, Chairman, and on motion ofthe Deputy Grand Master, seconded by R. W. Bro. D. E. Jacklin, it was 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 year your Committee is pleased to report that it has not had to deal with any Masonic trials or appeals from decisions rendered at Masonic trails. As well, there were no requests for a Certificate of Severance. However, a number of matters were referred to Grand Lodge which on examination were clearly private piques and quarrels and did not warrant the intervention of either the Grand Master or this Committee. Three occasions did, however, result in an admonishment of the member involved by the Grand Master after due consideration by him and on the advise of an examining committee. Unfortunately, on one occasion, the Brother involved was not given an opportunity to present his side of the story to the examiner carrying out the review on behalf of the Grand Master. This committee, on behalf of Grand Lodge, sincerely regrets this oversight and has made recommendations to ensure that this does not occur again and apologizes for any embarrassment caused. A cross complaint by this Brother, in the opinion of your committee, is a private pique or quarrel and its dismissal is recommended. The words of a past Grand Master and past Chairman of this committee, bear repeating. "Masonic charges and trials are not the place, nor the way to prefer petty personal piques and quarrels, which inevitably turn into "celebre" with some brethren on one side and some on the other. It is extremely divisive and upsetting to the lodge itself and to most of the other brethren who are at some distance from the centre of the fray. In almost every case, when a brother" s esteem or pride has been threatened or challenged or where he may feel he has been seriously wronged by a brother Mason, your committee recommends that such brother should attempt to talk the matter out, seek assistance of another brother or brethren, or exercise Masonic charity and toleration (even in large doses) rather than resort to the consulting with Section 410 of the Constitution to see if he can find a Section that "fits" the perceived wrong, and then proceeding with the laying of a Masonic complaint. In most cases, these complaints are considered and reviewed by a Reviewing Committee, and no reasonable grounds are found and that becomes, or should be, the end of the matter, but not without cost. The aggrieved brother is frustrated because Masonry didn't jump in to solve his personal problem and winds up feeling wronged, persecuted and isolated; the Worshipful Master is faced with appointing a Reviewing Committee (usually after consulting with the DDGM and/or the Grand Secretary), the committee members take the time and trouble to do a strange and unpleasant task, and the Grand Secretary gets into (in some cases) reams of correspondence and your committee has to review the findings ofthe Reviewing Committee. All to no avail. Surely charity, toleration, a little common sense and a big helping of brotherly love would produce a much better result for all concerned. Your committee knows it is easy to say, but the exercise of the aforementioned Masonic virtues will produce much better results for an aggrieved brother, the lodge and even Grand Lodge, than the laying of 74 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Masonic charges in the heat of passion for a "personal affront or wrong doing. The test may well be "has the brother clearly and unequivocally offended Free Masonry generally? —

or is it just me?" A serious question, which deserves a serious answer." Your committee goes on record as being available through the Grand Secretary's office to assist any Brother with respect to a Masonic complaint, charge or trial. It is easier to ask at the beginning than start the process and deal with the errors later. Your committee extends its thanks to the Grand Secretary and the Grand Master for their efforts in dealing with discipline matters on a prompt basis throughout the Masonic year. We also thank the Brethren of the jurisdiction who have assisted you in the past year with reviewing committees when needed.

As chairman, I personally extend my thanks to each member of the committee for their assistance. All of which is respectfullv and fraternally submitted. DAVID E. JACKLIN, Chairman REPORT OF THE GRAND CHAPLAIN

This Report was presented by R. W. Bro. Gordon J. Simmons, Grand Chaplain 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 has been my privilege to have been asked by the Grand Master and through him the brethren to serve as Grand Chaplain for 2007-2008. It has been an experience that I will always remember and cherish. It has been and will be one of the highlights of my life. This year has given me the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and to make new ones. In the course of these meetings I learned a lot, especially through hearing the stories associated with the lodges and various individuals. I was impressed with the dedication of, not only the Grand Lodge officers, but also the commitment and dedication of the brethren in the smaller lodges to the Craft and the advancement of Freemasonry. They, like the heroes of our past, lead by example and strive to maintain the highest ideals of our Craft. I thank all of them for sharing their stories, and for all the support that I have received. I especially wish to thank the Grand Master, and the brethren of my home lodges, Victoria No. 56 and Liberty No. 419, and Sarnia District for all their support. They truly are part of my family. The role of the Grand Chaplain is a busy one. The duties of the Grand Chaplain involve travel, meetings, ceremonies, and banquets. For someone with a full time job in a parish it can be a bit overwhelming. I have enjoyed attending as many of the events that I was invited to attend as was possible. I wanted to respond positively to all the invitations that I received, especially to those from the north and the northwest. I have a deep and abiding love for the smaller lodges and had looked forward to attending all the many events, especially the anniversaries. Unfortunately, due to parish commitments, I was unable to attend as many events as I would have liked. I extend my thanks to all the Assistant Grand Chaplains who filled in for me on many occasions.

I have enjoyed participating in several amalgamations, three lodge dedications, and a number of sesquicentennial celebrations. I have enjoyed the opportunity to participate in Divine Services in Toronto East District, Niagara District B, and South Huron District and look forward to participating in several more in the near future. I have also been privileged to attend several William Mercer Wilson Medal presentations, as well as the presentation of several other pins. As the year comes to a close, I am looking forward to attending several installations. May the Most High who created us, and who enlightens all who seek the truth, ble>s our endeavours. May He prosper our work, guide us in all that we do and may we in turn be mindful that we are mere reflections of His glory. May our eyes be His eyes; our ears be His ears; our words be His words and our hands be His hands so all that we say and do may be to the glory of the Most High. May people say, "truly these Masons are doing God's work." Respectfully and fraternally submitted REV. DR. GORDON J. J. SIMMONS, Grand Chaplain .

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REPORT ON THE MASONIC FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO

This Report was presented by R. W. Bro. Samuel Kalinowsky, President 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 Report does not appear in the Preliminary Proceedings.

On Tuesday morning, it was my privilege to report, on behalf of the Board of Directors, to th the 45 Annual General Meeting of The Masonic Foundation of Ontario. Highlights ofthe activities ofthe Masonic Foundation are contained in the 2008 Annual

Report. I strongly recommend that everyone reads this Report in its entirety to appreciate the diversity of activities supported and to be better informed. It has been widely distributed at the Foundation Display during the last two days, will be sent to all Lodges and will be Foundation's at available shortly on the Web page www.masonicfoundation.on.ca . We have enjoyed, with sincere gratitude, the strong commitment and support of our Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Allan J. Perrisor, who has championed our noble cause with passion and conviction. His personal project, "Early Detection and Awareness of Prostate Cancer," has hit a resonant chord with his many audiences, raising in excess of $24,000 in his first year as Grand Master.

Today, I would like you to join me in formally recognizing the contributions of 4 individuals: Douglas Conway, Terry McLean, Gert-Jan Hagenaars and Jason Calverley , all of whom served the Foundation with dedication and distinction. At the same time, I am pleased to welcome R.W. Bro. Brian V. Koivu from Sudbury as a new Director. We applaud the continuing support of the Past Grand Masters, the Members of the Board of General Purposes, the 44 D.D.G.M.s and, indeed, all the Masons in the province. We appreciate the continuing diligence of Mel Duke and Marlene Victor in furthering our objectives. Financially, we experienced a good year, where revenues exceeded expenditures by $161,804 and unrestricted net assets rose $8,160,272 (at market value) at March 31, 2008. Revenues from Yellow and Grey Envelopes and Bequests totaled $184,444. Foundation- supported programs received $275,339 and a further amount of $287,832 was paid out for District Projects. Our continuing efforts to enhance the image of the Masonic Foundation as the Mason's Charity of Choice included use of the Foundation Display, Information Seminars at 3 locations, supplying D.D.G.M.s with Resource Kits, and further work on the Web page. Of special note, on Tuesday morning we released a new video on the Foundation, produced in collaboration with Mindpress Design Communications.

Looking Ahead th We are now in our 45 year and much has been accomplished of which we can be justly proud, but the task is never finished. As we now embark on the next 5 years, leading to our th 50 Anniversary, we will devote ourselves to the following tasks during the next 1 2 months:

1 Further calculated work by the Policy and Communications Committee in developing a first draft of a Vision document and a 'thinkpiece' on a Communications Strategy for the Masonic Foundation of Ontario. 2. The Masonic Foundation of Ontario Web Page is to be further improved to harness the fullest potential of information technology. We must become more receptive towards the bounty of tomorrow's technology and more adept at learning and adapting to its use. 3. We must review and understand the implications and potentials of developing a "To Donate" button on our Web Page. 4. Scaled down in size, Resource Kits will be distributed to all D.D.G.M.s as reference materials for the execution of their on-going responsibilities. 5. Information Seminars will be presented in Brockville, Peterborough, Chatham, St. Catharines and Newmarket or alternate sites to provide updated information to D.D.G.M.s, Masonic Foundation of Ontario Reps, Worshipful Masters, other Brethren and the public. Information and details to be communicated shortly on dates and venues 76 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

and also to be on the Masonic Foundation of Ontario Web Page Bulletin Board. 6. Masonic Foundation of Ontario CD will be distributed extensively in August or sooner. 7. Develop a modified Investment Strategy for the Masonic Foundation of Ontario in consultation with BMO Nesbitt Burns.

Working together, in harmony and with purpose, we will succeed .... For the Cause of Good. Respectfully submitted on behalfofthe Board of Directors and Officers ofThe Masonic Foundation of Ontario. SAMUEL KALINOWSKY, President REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON AUDIT AND FINANCE

This Report waspresented by R. W. Bro.J. C. Sutherland, Chairman, and on motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by R. W. Bro. J. C. Sutherland, it was 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 duties and responsibilities of the Committee on Audit and Finance of Grand Lodge are set forth in the Book of Constitution Section 1 36 (a) and the committee now reports to Grand Lodge on the discharge of these several duties and responsibilities.

General Comments

It has been a very hectic and rewarding first year as your Chairman of the Audit and Finance committee.

I am pleased to report that Grand Lodge remains in a good financial position despite the turmoil in the financial markets during the past year. Working in conjunction with the Grand

Treasurer and Scotia Cassels our investment portfolio managers, it was decided to reduce our exposure to equities from 30% to 25% until the market stabilizes. The remainder of our portfolio is held in cash, bonds and government securities, which provides a predictable income. This committee approached four firms to submit proposals regarding a group plan to provide insurance coverage for our lodges. It is hoped that we will be able to offer lodges an insurance program at a lower premium than they could obtain on an individual basis. The committee also contacted two accounting firms in addition to our existing auditors regarding services and costs for doing the Grand Lodge Audit. It was felt that it would be prudent to do this every three or four years to be sure that this expense to Grand Lodge is competitive with what the market has to offer. A rolling five year budget was established in an effort to keep Grand Lodge informed of our financial situation so that they can act accordingly.

Activities

The Audit and Finance committee continues to review on a monthly basis the financial statements prepared by the Grand Lodge office and compares the results of operations and financial position of Grand Lodge to the budget. The Grand Lodge office and the various committees of Grand Lodge are to be commended on controlling expenses and staying within budget. The committee has once again reviewed and considered the Annual Reports ofthe Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer and the Auditors' included in these annual proceedings. These reports were found to be most informative and complete in all material respects. Accordingly, the committee recommends the adoption of these reports. Investment Portfolio

The Committee on Audit and Finance continues to meet throughout the year with representatives of Scotia Cassels Investment Counsel Limited to review the Grand Lodge investment portfolio and compare revenue to budget. TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 77

The Grand Treasurer, in his report reviewed the status of the Grand Lodge Investment Portfolio. The overall Investment Portfolio of Grand Lodge as of April 30, 2008, has a market value of $4,293,222 compared to $4,333,272.00 at April 30, 2007. New accounting standards now require the investments be marked to market value rather than being reported at cost. Accordingly, we recommend that Scotia Cassels Investment Counsel Limited continue to be engaged as the Grand Lodge portfolio managers and that the Investment Plan remain the same in that when the market stabilizes our investment asset mix stay at 70% debt securities and 30% equity investments.

Financial statements

The audited financial statements for Grand Lodge for the year ended April 30, 2008, were reviewed and discussed in detail with our auditors. Grant Thornton, L.L.P., Chartered Accountants at a recent meeting of the Audit and Finance Committee. These audited financial statements can be found elsewhere in the Annual Proceedings. For the year ended April 30, 2008, your Grand Lodge experienced a consolidated excess of revenue over expenses in the amount of $246,860 for fiscal 2008 compared to a consolidated excess of revenue over expenses of $136,748.00 for fiscal 2007. The large excess of revenue over expenses in 2008 when compared with 2007 is the result of the new accounting standards requiring the inclusion of unrealized gains on investments. If these had not been included the excess of revenue over expenses in 2008 would have totalled $65,697. We again congratulate the Grand Treasurer, the Grand Secretary, the Grand Master, the Chairman of the Management Committee and the members of the various Grand Lodge committees for the efficient manner in which they have managed the financial resources of our Grand Lodge. Accordingly, the committee recommends that the audited financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2008, be adopted as submitted. We also continue to recommend the engagement of Grant Thornton, L.L.P., Chartered Accountants as our auditors. A special thanks to our auditors, Grant Thornton, L.L.P., Chartered Accountants and in particular, Mr. James Brennan, C.A. and his staff for their overall assistance and interest during the year.

Budget 2008-2009

The Audit and Finance Committee received from the Management Committee the budgetary requirements of all the Grand Lodge committees for the ensuing year, which were carefully considered in preparing the annual budget for Grand Lodge for the year ending April 30, 2009. These amounts together with allocations from the Programme Fund totalled $47, 115. The budget for the General Fund for the ensuing year is set out in the appendix to this report, which reflects anticipated revenue of $760,050 and expenses of $717,665 resulting in a projected excess of revenue over expenses of $42,385. As in prior years, a budget for the Special Programme Fund has been prepared, which is set out in the appendix attached to this report and reflects budgeted expenditures as mentioned of $88,600. The Operational and Special Programme budgets were prepared on a line by line examination based on the actual results of the previous year and giving consideration to the needs of Grand Lodge to facilitate desirable and meaningful programmes.

In accordance with Section 1 34 (c ) of the Book of Constitution, your committee submits for consideration and approval, as set out below, an estimate of the revenue and expenses as they relate to the General Fund for the year ended April 30, 2009. Your committee believes that the budget set out in this report is realistic and provides for items which can reasonably be foreseen to meet the obligations, financial responsibilities and commitments of the General Fund of Grand Lodge for the current fiscal year.

Charitable donations

The Committee on Audit and Finance has also reviewed the donations made by the Grand Master on behalf of Grand Lodge. The donations totalled $3,040.25 and were made to Demolay, Job's Daughters, Rainbow for Girls and two donations to the Masonic Service Association for Tennessee (Floods) and the State of Washington (Hurricane). As such, we recommend the approval of the same. 78 grand lodge of canada annual communication

General

I would like to thank all the members of the Audit and Finance committee for their assistance and advice during the past year, in the persons of M.W. Bro. A. J. Petrisor, R.W. Bros. R. Daniels, T. R. Davies, N. McCarthy, P. McGrenere, E. Standish. S. Cohen, M. Coulter and

1. Elliot. A very special thanks is owed to the Grand Secretary, the Grand Lodge staff and the

Grand Treasurer for their assistance and guidance as I learned what was entailed in being Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee. Respectfully and fraternally submitted on behalf of the committee. JAMES E. SUTHERLAND, Chairman TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 79

COMMITTEE OPERATIONAL BUDGETS 2008—2009

Name Expense Budget Expense Budget 2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008 2008/2009

Audit and Finance 194 450 139 200 Benevolence 195 900 493 1,100 Condition of Masonry 50 300 Constitution Jurisprudence 100 100 Discipline 40 250 299 300 Fraternal Correspondence 750 850 850 850 Fraternal Relations 50 50 Library 116 2,000 1,386 2,400 Long Range Planning 83 450 456 600 Management 428 600 433 600 Masonic Education 29 925 162 370 Advisory Lodge Bldgs. 200 104 200 Advisory Lodge Finance 185 25 200 Blood Donors 760 1,000 524 900 Brother to Brother 2,730 3,602 Communication 447 1,300 500 Computer Resources 1,365 1,775 387 1,500 D.D.G.M. Orientation 389 1,000 690 50

Friend to Friend 933 905 1,031 Leadership Development 500 268 Lodge Resources 10,245 MasoniCHIP 12,600 Officer Progression 475 137 Public Awareness 238 950 250 Seminars/Workshops 30 400 187 400 Special Discretionary 1,662 5,000 4,271 5,000 Strategic Planning 7,500

Youth Initiatives 250 229 900

TOTAL 7,659 23,295 15,673 47,115 80 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

SPECIAL PROGRAMME BUDGETS Expense Budget Expense Budget 2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008 2008/2009

Brother to Brother 510 1,279

Calendars 37,340 40,000 32,293 40,000 Condition of Masonry 60 150

D.D.G.M. Orientation 1,050

Friend to Friend 474 1,020 1,270

Labels 16,500 13,453

Library 2,200

Lodge Resources 3,000

Long Range Planning 42 1,100

Management Fee - Broker 701 724

Management fee to General Fund 10,988 11,000 7,185 7,500

Masonic Education 971 1,500 1,589 500

Museum/Arc hives 1,000 516

Ontario Mason and E-Zine 47,556 65,000 45,752 30,000

Planning Session 1,050

Special Events, I.P.M., Fairs 4,613 4,100 2,773 4,000

Child I.D. Program 25,000 23,889 200

TOTAL 103,735 166,790 130,723 88,600

SCHEDULE OF REVENUES Revenue Budget Revenue Budget 2006/2007 2007/2008 2007/2008 2008/2009

Initiations 20,210 18,000 19,170 18,000

Affiliations 7,110 8,200 7,440 7,000 Dues 431,804 490,000 506,183 520,000 Commutation Fee 45,000 60,000 50,000 40,000

Certificates 3,345 4,000 2,595 3,000

Dispensations 7,022 6,500 7,210 6,500

Miscellaneous 9,957 550 733 550

Book Sales 64,281 50,000 85,198 60,000

25 year Pins and 50 year Jewels 9,383 8,000 7,327 7,500

Investment Interest General 106,784 95,000 56,247 70,000

Administration Fee Memorial Fund 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000

Administration Fee Masonic Holdings 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000

Administration Fee Special Program Fund 10,988 11,000 7,185 7,500

TOTAL 735,884 771,250 769,288 760,050 TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 XI

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tUDOa^oiS 82 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS

On motion of the Deput}- Grand Master, this Report was presented by M. W. Bro. C. E. Drew, seconded by M. W. Bro. D. H. Mumby, 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.

My Brethren:

It is my honour and pleasure on behalf of the Committee, composed of all of the Past Grand Masters, to present this report on the Grand Master's address. We join with our Grand Master in welcoming all Brethren and visiting guests to this, our rd 1 53 Annual Communication. We hope that profit and pleasure will be the hallmarks of your visit here and that you will return home reinvigorated and revitalized. The tributes paid to our departed Brethren remind us that we have but a fleeting moment on the stage of life and admonish us to make the best use of that time allotted to us. Those who have gone before us are remembered with reverence and affection. It is with a great deal of pleasure that we heartily endorse the awarding of the prestigious William Mercer Wilson award to the five worthy recipients. These distinguished and worthy Brethren are examples to us all and we join with the Grand Master in saluting and congratulating them. The Committee concurs with the appointments of R. W. Brothers Jacklin and Kalinowsky as Honorary Members of the Board. At the same time we acknowledge the dedicated service provided by R.W. Bros. Hough and Elliott during their tenure on the Board of General Purposes and wish them well in all future endeavours. We also congratulate R.W. Bros. Jackson, Marr and Wheeler who have been granted the Meritorious Service Award. The Committee endorses the provision of Past Rank to the four Brethren and to the eight who have been named Grand Representatives. The Committee most humbly appreciate the kind remarks to our Past Grand Masters. The Grand Master has expressed his appreciation to the forty four District Deputy Grand Masters, the Grand Lodge Officers and the pleasant and hard working Grand Lodge Office staff. These remarks are heartily endorsed by the Committee. The thanks proffered for the gift of a trailer suitable for storing and carrying paraphernalia for the International Plowing matches is concurred with. We acknowledge that it was only by dint of hard work and careful planning that such a gift was made possible. The many Dedication Ceremonies, Special Anniversaries and Milestone Celebrations have been enhanced by our Grand Master's attendance and participation. We note with particular pleasure his participation at the Cornerstone Laying Ceremony of the Masonic Building recently erected at Upper Canada Village, which will ensure that future generations appreciate the role that Freemasonry has played in the past. We note that several discipline issues have arisen and that the Grand Master has taken the necessary action in each case. The continuing number of lodges that are either seeking to amalgamate with one another or surrender their Charters are noted with increasing concern. While in many cases circumstances are such that no other alternative is possible, we do hope that every avenue is explored and every attempt made to ensure such action is taken solely as a last resort. The Conferences attended by the Grand Master and his active participation in the same are noted. We deem it important that our Grand Lodge be an active participant in such forums as the agendas and topics that are an integral part of these conferences do impact directly upon the practice of Freemasonry in this jurisdiction. Following careful consideration the Committee concurs with the recommendation to restore the Warrant to Cope-Stone Lodge No. 373. This notwithstanding, every effort must be made to ensure that the specified conditions levied by the Grand Master continue to be adhered to at all times. The Committee notes with pleasure the "roll out" of the MasoniCh.I.P. program and hope that the initial enthusiasm will continue. We are of the opinion that clear guidelines relative to the purchase and use of work stations be prepared and disseminated to all Districts and Lodges so that no confusion exists in the minds of the Brethren as to what is going on. The Committee agrees with the actions our Grand Master has taken vis a vis the realignment of Peel Lodge No. 468 and the re-naming of York District. We are also pleased TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 83

to note that the Brethren of the Toronto Districts have, through dint of hard work, patience, understanding and diligent effort, made the re-alignment work successfully. We proffer our thanks to all in this regard. We also note with pleasure the continuing interest in the Youth Initiative endeavours and urge all Masons to provide whatever encouragement and assistance possible to our Youth groups. The expansion and growth of Demolay throughout Ontario is to be applauded. The Committee extends their appreciation to all who have devoted their time and effort to making this possible. The Committee notes with pleasure the excellent working relationship between the Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master. R.W. Bro. Raymond S.J. Daniels and we are certain that this will continue well into the future. As has been said, "such is the nature of " our Institution... The support and commitment of the Grand Master's gracious wife Mary has duly noted. We note that it would be virtually impossible to carry out the duties of this high and

important office without such support and encouragement. On behalf of the Committee I join with the Grand Master in extending our heartfelt thanks and appreciation. Respectfullv and fraternallv submitted on behalf of the Committee. DONALD H. MUMBY, Chairman REPORT OF THE LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE

This Report was presented by R. W. Bro. J. C. Green, Chairman, and on motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by R. W. Bro. J. C. Green, it was 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:

I am pleased to submit this report on behalf of the Long Range Planning Committee members: R.W. Bros. Bill Jones. Neil Dolson, Peter Mouriopoulos. Glenn Russell, Rudy Mulack, Bill Sweet. Barn Burchill. Gerald Davidson. W. Bro. Jim Thornton and Bro. Graeme Boyle. Our committee activities for our 2007-2008 Masonic Year have been varied. We sent a letter to all D.D.G.M.s offering our assistance in any possible manner. We have made verbal presentations to Hamilton District C - R.W. Bro. Peter Mouriopoulos and myself. R.W. Bro. Gerald Davidson made a presentation in Belleville. Our committee conducted workshops in Niagara District A- R.W. Bros. Dolson, Jones and Green and in London East District - R.W. Bros. Sweet and Green. We are also observing activities of two very active district committees in Hamilton C and

Toronto East. I attended the very successful Lodge of Vitality in Toronto District East which

had over 1 70 Masons from 25 districts present. Bros. Graeme Boyce and Stephen Brash used marketing background to provide an excellent presentation of what newer Masons and prospective members are looking for as an extra curricular activity in today's world. We also are aware of two very successful District Workshops in North Huron and Peterborough Districts that had a large Long Range Planning component. Congratulations to these districts on their efforts. There are. however, some districts who are skeptical of Long Range Planning. Spinning

it as an attempt by Grand Lodge trying to control lodges rather than realize that without Long Range Planning many of our lodges will struggle to exist in ten years from now. We only want to help and offer suggestions. From information received from the Condition of Masonry Report and the D.D.G.M.s Mid-Term Report, our committee has recommended to the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master areas where Long Range Planning is needed the most next year. The WINS chart of Grand Lodge committees was last undated in June so our committee information is current for this Grand Lodge. We believe that this exercise is a valuable measure of our activities and successes.

I want to make some acknowledgments to: R. W. Bros. Ronald Campbell and Paul Todd for the brochure, "Freemasonry is it for me?" and Grand Lodge and Board Members, for The 2007-2012 Strategic Plan. R.W. Bro. Doug Conway who supplied a five-page summary of 84 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

the issues to be addressed in terms of amalgamation, and R.W. Bro. Paul Todd for his support and information provided on the Condition of Masonry. Brethren, we are a successful fraternity in the eyes of many. We will ultimately be successful if we work collectively as an island nation not a nation of islands. All of which is respectfully submitted on behalf ofthe Long Range Planning Committee. JOHN C. GREEN, Chairman.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON BENEVOLENCE This Report was presented by R. W. Bro. J. D. Bell, Chairman, and on motion ofthe Deputy Grand Master, seconded by R. W. Bro. J. D. Bell, it was 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 Benevolence Committee is pleased to report that during the year ending April 30, 2008, there was disbursed in the name of Benevolence, grants from the Memorial Fund, totaling $59,243. In addition, $12,000 was paid for services provided by our Grand Lodge Staff and $8,316 was paid to the investment firm of Scotia Cassels Investment Counsel Limited for investment management fees. Total expenditures were $79,559. Income on

investments was $ 1 32,363 . Donations and bequeaths totaling $ 1 ,439 were received resulting in a surplus of $54,243. At the committee's Annual Meeting, April 2, 2008, held at the Grand Lodge Office Building, your committee reviewed 14 applications. Six applications that came in earlier in the year had been previously reviewed at the time of receipt. The committee made Powerpoint presentations on the benevolence process in four districts during the year. District Benevolent Chairmen have been provided with the updated booklet, "Guide to Masonic Benevolence," along with enough copies to distribute one to each lodge in their respective districts.

I would like to thank the District Chairmen of Benevolence that have taken an active role in the advancement of benevolence in their respective districts. Brethren, we must keep it paramount in our mind that - We are our brother's keeper. In conclusion, let me express the committee's appreciation for the assistance of our Grand Secretary and Mrs. Stacey Birks for their continued support. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee: R.W. Bros. T. R. Davies, R. C.

James, P. J. Mullen, R. E. Kerr, J. A. R. Keith, J. W. Trousdale, K. L. Whiting, J. D. Kingston, E. Goldthorp, T. D. Pachal, V. W. Bros. W. A. Atkinson Sr., D. K. Bromley, R.

Hilderley, P. J. Gillespie.

J. DAVID BELL, Chairman

ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING REPORTS

All other Committees were moved, accepted as written, on motion of the Deputy- Grand Master, seconded by M. W. Bro. R. E. Groshaw.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE

R.W. Bro. J. D. Kingston presented this Report and read the Foreword to the Reviews. The Deputy Grand Master then moved, seconded by R.W. Bro. J. D. Kingston, that the Report be received. (See page 192) TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 85

REPORT OF THE LIBRARY, MUSEUM and ARCHIVES COMMITTEE

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 my pleasure to report on the activities of the Library, Museum and Archives Committee of this Grand Lodge for the past year.

Library The committee consisted of R. W. Bros. Lanny Salmon (Team Leader), James Ford, Donald Jagger, Victor Lepp, Ronald Bivens; V. W. Bro. Bruce Miller; W. Bros. Allison Gowling and Don Falconer. The committee had a very eventful year. In September 2007, we became a regular member ofthe "Masonic Library &. Museum Association ofNorth America" (MLM A). This association is dedicated to assisting its members in the presentation of Masonic heritage and the dissemination of Masonic information. Masonic Libraries and Museums help the Masonic community learn more about the history and philosophy of the fraternity and they also help the general public leam more about the good works of Freemasonry. MLMA brings together people who are responsible for or keenly interested in Masonic Libraries and Museums, to share questions, information, problems and solutions. In this framework of mutual support, we can best leam from one another and efficiently resolve the issues facing us. One of the most surprising advantages for us is that the secretary of the association is a Canadian and lives in Winnipeg. He is also the Library Chairman for the Grand Lodge of Manitoba. We have been working with him very closely and we feel our contact will have great results. Also during the month of September, we installed a new Pentium 4-2.4 GHZ base computer. We now have increased internet access and capacity. This increased capacity will allow us to run the latest software programs with virus protection. One of the more important advantages is the lending of books can now be computerized for the use of ordering books and notifying the brethren when the books are due back. We are currently very close in purchasing a new software program which will give us the flexibility we never had before. The program is considered one of the best available and can be customized to meet the needs of our library. In a very short period of time we will have completed the classification of all our 2500 plus books in the lending library with the Revised Boyden System. This system is also one of the best for locating books under 1 major classifications. As soon as the Lending Library section is running smoothly, the Reference Library will undergo a complete classification by the Revised Boyden System. The current inventory of VHF videos, audio cassettes and slides have been under review and will shortly start to be scanned for input into the computer. All of which will make these items more user friendly for the brethren. This year the library was open under the supervision of the committee members and volunteer brethren, for the months of September. October, November 2007 and February, March, April, May 2008. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:45pm to 7:15 p.m. Special arrangements were made available for out of town brethren to visit the library at other times through pre-arranged appointments by contacting R. W. Bro. Lanny Salmon. On Saturday April 5, 2008, your Library Committee hosted a hand bookbinding and practical book restoration workshop under the instruction of Michael Keller. We had 19 people attend, and all came away very impressed with what they had learned. We do have a number of books and publications in our Reference Library which need repairing and this is being attended to. We are very pleased to inform you that in the next few months we will be up and running with a new separate Library, Museum & Archives web site. Our first priority will be to list all books in our lending library for the brethren to select from.

Museum & Archives Committee (Report of V.W. Bro. Gene Lotz) The committee consisted ofV.W. Bro. Gene Lotz (Team Leader). R. W. Bros. Marvin Smith, William Wheeler and W.B. Daniel Glennv. As vou can see, this committee has also had a 86 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

\ cry busy year.

Past Grand Masters Final Resting Place Work has been progressing towards cataloguing the final resting places of all previous Grand Masters. We now have the obituaries of all previous Grand Masters which lists their final resting place. Also they usually include a brief biography. We also have about a half dozen pictures of the grave markers of our Past Grand Masters. This is a work in progress and is evolving slowly.

Masonic War Dead This project is now nearing completion. The catalogue of the Masonic War Dead covers the following wars and conflicts: Boar War, Great War, World War Two and the Korean War. From time to time new names may be added as they become known. The Windsor District is hosting the web site, The Masonic War Dead for the Twentieth Century, Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. The web address is wA^'w.windsonnasons.com/owm'default.htm . As soon as possible, this website will be linked to the Grand Lodge Library, Museum &. Archives website. The war dead has also been catalogued by lodge with pictures and newspaper clippings and will be deposited in the Grand Lodge Library as soon as possible.

Masonic Heritage Sites Cornerstones This project is nearing completion with over 200 buildings catalogued over the last 200 years. It is our hope that at some date this information will be incorporated into the website in order to spark interest over the jurisdiction. They have been catalogued by date and city. Heritage Sites

The project is ongoing. This year the committee contacted Wilson Lodge No. 1 1 3 regarding the establishment of a Masonic Heritage Plaque. The committee looks forward to working with the lodge and district to preserve our Masonic Heritage. We would like to thank the Grand Master for his continued support of the goals and objectives of the Museum and Archives Committee.

In closing, I would like to extend my appreciation and sincere thanks to the members of the Library, Museum & Archives Committee for their time, effort, contribution and cooperation; to the library volunteers for their time and contribution; to the Grand Secretary and the Grand Lodge office staff for their help and cooperation and to R.W. Bro. Brian Bond for his special effort and contribution. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee. CHARLES H. REID, Chairman REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

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 would like to thank the Seminars and Workshops Committee: R.W. Bros. Bruce Dickson (Vice Chair), Gordon Hedges, John Hough, Roy Chadwick, Terrence Murphy, Thomas Keith and William Malmo, for their experience and thinking outside the box, which has provided a wide and diverse variety of topics that will provide exciting and informative sessions for the participants. To the various Grand Lodge committees that continued to hold district and/or lodge workshops throughout our jurisdiction on such topics as Computer Resources, Masonic Education, Lodge Resources, Long Range Planning, D.D.G.M. Orientation, Brother to Brother, Friend to Friend, and Benevolence.

Mission Statement - To act as an administrative body to formulate, organize, promote, convene, and co-ordinate educational programs as approved from time to time by the Board of General Purposes.

Immediate Mandate - To provide the Management Committee with suggested seminar topics, details, and possible presenters for their consideration for presentation on Tuesday afternoon at the 2008 Annual Communication at the Royal York Hotel. TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 87

One of our objectives this year was to conduct a "Survey of Neophyte Masons." With an ambitious project undertaken by R.W. Bro. Robert MacDowell. I.P.D.D.G.M. and the Long RangePlanning Committee ofToronto East District. R.W. Bro. Elroy MacKinnon D.D.G.M. with Bros. Stephen Brash. Graeme Boyce. W. Bros. Gary Fitzpatrick and Martin Skulnik. a comprehensive online survey was posted on the Toronto East District website inviting Masons to assess and evaluate "your lodge's vitality and the future of Freemasonry in

Ontario.*' The more than 1500 respondents representing all 44 districts, all age groups, all ranks and levels of Masonic experience, while indicating that improvement is always possible, the survey was overwhelmingly positive. By permission of the Grand Master, there will be a special presentation by the Long Range Planning Committee of Toronto East District at Grand Lodge on Wednesday at approximately 10:30 a.m. This will be an adaptation of the Lodge Vitality and Momentum project based on the survey responses of more than 1500 Masons across Ontario. Workshops will again be held on Tuesday afternoon at our Grand Lodge Annual

Communication. Seminars are scheduled to begin at 1 :30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.. and 3:30 p.m. and will be 50 minutes in duration, allowing participants time to move to the next room. There are a total of 9 presentations with no repeat seminars.

The following sessions are planned for this year: • Programming for Success: Why are Grand Lodge programs not used in your Lodge? Presented by the Condition of Masonry Committee. R.W. Bro. Paul Todd, Chairman.

"Future Vision & New Direction" Panel Discussion: What younger Masons think Toronto East Long Range Planning Survey. Moderated by R.W. Bro. John Green.

• Participation in Lodge (Discussion-Learn-Grow): What it takes to be part of the Lodge? W. Bro. Kristopher Stevens and Bro. Damon Allan.

• The George and Gord Show: "Rules to Run By" Ritual for Dummies - Back by popular demand. Presenters V.W. Bros. George McCowan and Gordon Crutcher.

Yours to Discover - Surf the Turf: Exploring the Grand Lodge Website. Hosted by the Grand Lodge Webmaster. Bro. Joseph Johnson.

'On Mumby Time': How to run an efficient lodge meeting and be out on time. Presented by P.G.M., M.W. Bro. Donald H. Mumby. Custodian of the Work.

Did you know that?: Learning Made Easy - Bits and Bites for Masonic Education at every meeting. Presented by R.W. Bro David Cameron and the Masonic Education Committee.

• The Debits and Credits. Keeping a roof over your head - Balancing the Books. R.W. Bro. Giles Loshaw and the Lodge Finances Advisory' Committee.

Paying Respects to a Departed Brother: Ritual and Mechanics of The Masonic Memorial Service. Presented by P.G.M.. M.W. Bro. C. Edwin Drew.

Computer Resources: R.W. Bro. Brian Bond and his team will once again offer assistance with the mechanics of email summonses, security of documents and privacy of our member information. (Running continually throughout the afternoon).

In addition to the scheduled workshops alreadv confirmed, we have added bv permission of the Grand Master YOUTH GROUPS IN ACTION which will be held in the Concert Hall Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Demonstration put on by Demolay. Rainbow for Girls and Jobs Daughters) V.W. Bro. William Atkinson, Chairman, Youth Initiatives. The committee extends appreciation to the Grand Secretary and members of the office .

88 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION staff for posting the schedule of sessions in the notice, as well as arranging accommodations and equipment. Also, the assistance of the above noted dedicated and knowledgeable Masons to prepare and present these seminars for other members of our fraternity. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee. LLOYD HAMMELL, Chairman

REPORT OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON LODGE BUILDINGS

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:

Advisory Committee on Lodge Buildings on behalf I am pleased to present this report of the of its members: R.W. Bros. Richard F. Hewitt, Joseph W. Lewis, S. Weston Libbey, David W. Nichols, William C. Smith, V.W. Bros. Rod C. Blair. Wendall E. MacLeod, W. Bro.

Lawrence Brandridge. I wish to express my appreciation to the committee for giving their time and knowledge and to all who provided me assistance this past year.

Ongoing Projects

1 Cassia Lodge No. 1 16, Thedford (Samia District) The lodge membership is nearing the end of a remodeling project of a new facility. This committee made a third inspection on March 24, 2008. We found the project complete with a few exceptions that W. Bro. Meerburg and the brethren of Cassia Lodge assure me will be complete by the dedication date. This committee has recommended to the Grand Master that this lodge is ready for dedication and requests that they may continue to meet in this facility under dispensation until a dedication date is chosen.

2. Reba Lodge No. 5 1 5, Brantford (Brant District) Inspection was completed in September 2006. This lodge is currently operating under dispensation and is set for dedication by the Grand Master on May 23, 2008.

3. Burford Lodge No. 1 06, (Brant District) V.W. Bro. Mudford contacted this committee for some advice regarding standards and or recommendations. We sent all the requested information in September 2007. This committee re-contacted V.W. Bro. Mudford in March 2008, concerning their progress. We find that Burford Lodge No. 106 is not incorporated and they have made application to do so in order to receive government grants to continue with their project.

4. Earl Kitchener No. 538, (Georgian North District) R.W. Bro. Brian E. Seabourn initially contacted this committee regarding a move to the Oddfellows hall in Midland. They have since found accommodation in the Huronia Museum and have signed a lease as of March 2, 2008. Our information package will be a helpful guideline to assist them in the renovations of this new facility. This lodge and Georgian No. 348 are both currently under dispensation to suspend meetings until their amalgamation date of September 23, 2008, at which time they will become Huronia No. 348. We are hoping that this new facility will be ready for their amalgamation meeting.

5. Mississippi Lodge No. 147, (Ottawa 1 District) Mississippi Lodge is considering the construction of a new lodge building and requested any guidelines this committee could be of assistance with. We sent our information package in September 2007. We communicated with Bro. Pierce in March 2008, and found that plans are in limbo and we will be contacted with any progress that is made.

6. River Park No. 356, (Toronto West District) Bro. John McClure from Mississauga requested information on October 1 9, 2007. We .

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sent him our information package at that time. We contacted Bro. McClure and as of the writing of this report he and his lodge are still in the research stages.

This committee has responded to all requests that have been submitted to date. This committee met in the fall and began discussions on a Lodge Safety Checklist initiated in 2004. Further discussions will continue at our next committee meeting with a recommendation to follow. We congratulate those lodges and building corporations that have undertaken the task of providing new and improved homes for the members of our great fraternity. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated and have not gone unnoticed. Respectfullv and fraternallv submitted on behalf of the committee. ROBERT CRESSWELL. Chairman REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL RELATIONS

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 Fraternal Relations met in the boardroom at the Grand Lodge Memorial building on Wednesday. March 19. 2008. The committee reviewed and discussed four requests for recognition, from the Grand Lodge of Latvia. Grand Lodge of the Republic of San Marino. Grand Lodge of Slovenia and the Grand Lodge of Serbia. In considering these requests for recognition your committee looks at three important criteria:

1 Legitimacy of Origin 2. Territorial Sovereignty 3. Adherence to the Ancient Landmarks. Using these three standards, together with, information received from the requesting Grand Lodges and reports from the Commission on Information for Recognition of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America, the committee wishes to provide the following information and recommendation.

Grand Lodge of Latvia This Grand Lodge was consecrated in March 2003 by the United Grand Lodge of Germany. It has 60 members in three lodges and a 4th lodge was consecrated in early 2007. The Committee on Information for Recognition states that they meet the standard.

Grand Lodge of the Republic of San Marino This Grand Lodge was consecrated in April 2003 by the Grand Orient of Italy. They also have 60 members in three lodges. The Committee on Information for Recognition states that they meet the standard.

Grand Lodge of Slovenia Slovenia gained it's independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 and in October of 1999 the

Grand Lodge of Austria consecrated the Grand Lodge of Slovenia. They have 1 5 1 members in 4 lodges. The Committee on Information for Recognition states they are regular and meet the standard.

Regular Grand Lodge of Serbia They are the successor to the Grand Lodge of Yugoslavia and were founded in 1919. They ceased activities in 1 940 and were re-consecrated in 1 990 by the Grand Lodge of Germany. In 1993, they changed their name to the Grand Lodge "Yugoslavia" In 2006. they again changed their name to the Regular Grand Lodge of Serbia. In 2006. 1 1 lodges split away, today calling themselves the United Grand Lodge of Serbia. The Committee on Information for Recognition recognizes the Regular Grand Lodge of Serbia, headed by Grand Master Peter Kostic as the legitimate extension of Masonry in that country. Your Fraternal Relations Committee recommends that all 4 requests be held in abeyance and that we ask for an update next year on their progress, at which time a decision may be made. .

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On behalf of the committee, it is a pleasure to submit this report. BRIAN K. SCHWEITZER, Chairman

REPORT OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON LODGE FINANCES 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:

On behalf of the Grand Lodge Finance Advisory Committee, it is my pleasure to submit the following report. Over the past number of years, successive chairmen of this committee have urged upon the lodges throughout this Grand Lodge jurisdiction the prudent management of both Lodge Finances and Lodge Building Finances. As citizens, we are all aware of the growing cost of living expenses and the subject of inflation is constantly before us through the various forms of media available to us today. In consequence, many of our lodges have found it necessary to increase their annual dues. Temple corporations have been faced with higher property taxes and other operating costs and have been forced to raise the annual rent charged to the individual lodges. In the financial climate in which we are now experiencing, this committee would strongly urge both lodges and temple corporations to observe a cautious policy in financial matters during the present and prospective inflationary period.

The committee would take this opportunity to point out that in the Proceedings of 1 977 published by Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario that there were

642 lodges throughout the jurisdiction with a membership of 1 1 3,236 members while in the Proceedings of 2007, there were 588 lodges with a membership of 53,475 members. Thus, in 30 years we have experienced a loss of 54 lodges and 59,76 1 members and as finances are a concern for everyone in uncertain times, this particularity holds true for the constituent lodges as they are met with financial difficulty due to rising costs and declining membership resulting in a loss of income. It must be pointed out that the Grand Lodge Finance Advisory Committee is not a legislative committee, but rather a committee of great resources of which many sources can be drawn from. As the autonomy of the constituent lodges lies within themselves, it is the mandate of this committee to advise, assist and work with the lodges in identifying and addressing any financial problems as well as devising a solution for the same. It has been the focus of this year's committee to promote the awareness and importance of a healthy financial climate and in so doing have compiled a seminar text entitled; "Lodge Finances and Lodge Building Finances,'* which resulted from the Grand Lodge Seminar Workshop (July 2007). That text was approved by the Management Committee (December 2007) and that committee further recommended that it be added to the Grand Lodge Website for easy access by all lodges. While this seminar text has been forwarded to many lodges, it is the recommendation of this committee that all constituent lodges should obtain a copy of the text which would prove beneficial if adhered to and in particular those lodges that have:

1 No finance committee 2. No budget 3. No Life Membership Trust Fund 4. No invoicing of dues 5. No dues 6. More than one dues level 7. Large amount owing in arrears

This seminar text is available from the Grand Lodge website, Grand Lodge office, as well as, all members of this committee. The sound fiscal financial management of Lodge Finances and Lodge Building Finances will be a major issue for many lodges as inflationary costs increase, coupled with the decreased membership base earlier mentioned in this report resulting in the requirement of prudent management for the future well-being, all of which could be greatly assisted by the Grand Lodge Finance Advisory Committee if the lodges were to avail themselves of this assistance. All of which is respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee members: R.W. Bros. 1

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R. G. Wands. B. Collins, D. Armstrong. M. D. Lampert, R. A. Keith and V.W. Bro. B. Birdsall. The chairman thanks them for their input and support and would take this opportunity to thank R.W. Bro. Tom Lewis for his advisory guidance. Sincere appreciation is extended to the Grand Secretary, M.W. Bro. Terence Shand, for his counsel and guidance, as well as, to Mrs. Stacey Birks. Assistant to the Grand Secretary' for the many accomplishments gained this year and to the staff at the Grand Lodge office for their support and assistance. Respectfully and fraternally submitted. GILES O. LOSHAW, Chairman REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC AWARENESS

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 mandate of this committee was to promote Freemasonry by showing itself to the general public in a favourable light, as often as possible. We have attempted to accomplish this in the following manner: The committee has contacted each lodge in the jurisdiction by way of a letter to each District Deputy Grand Master with suggestions as to how they may promote themselves in their local area. One of these suggestions was for each lodge to involve itself with the Provincial or County **Adopt-A-Highway or Road" program. This program is offered by the local government to bodies such as ours, not only free of charge, but the government body will supply all instructions, equipment and a permanent roadside sign identifying our order. In return, the local lodge must clean the specific area of roadway of trash in a prescribed manner twice a year. Another suggestion made in this letter to each District Deputy Grand Master was an offer by this committee to assist them in the writing of a press release for any special "once-in-a- lifetime" events that may be celebrated by any lodge in the district. An example of this would be the major anniversary of a lodge. We planned to keep track of all newspaper articles and also asked each District Deputy Grand Master to have every member in his jurisdiction clip these items from the newspaper and forward them to Grand Lodge for inclusion in the Grand Lodge scrapbook. This scrapbook has been maintained for several years by R.W. Bro. Roy Davies and his wife Kathy. This has been an onerous task, but one that has been managed with precision by them. Billboard advertising by the Craft was another item on our agenda for the year. This has been used by Freemasonry in other jurisdictions with much success. Unfortunately, we couldn't obtain any pricing for this advertising without having copy for the billboard. Hopefully, next year this committee will be able to present to the Management Committee a proposal, first with copy and then with pricing for same. In the past, this committee has attempted to produce a DVD that could be used on local cable TV to promote our gentle Craft. We have also attempted to bring this to fruition. The professional actors have been quite busy in their own right and a current lack of free studio space have hindered our completion of this project. After all the work that has been completed on this project by previous committees, this committee recommends the Management Committee review this project in its entirety. The committee has attempted to produce a Powerpoint Presentation that could be presented in a local lodge or at a district meeting. This presentation would introduce the assistance that is available to them by this committee. We do plan that this will be completed before the end of the current Masonic year. This committee has been notified by the Grand Lodge office of all "Open House" events throughout the jurisdiction. We are available to assist in any manner we can, as long as the Lodge Resources Committee is aware of the lodge's request and approves our participation. The Open House events are to introduce our temples and Craft to the public and to also attract new members. The chair of this committee has attempted to arrange a meeting of the participants of the "Family of Freemasonry.'' We hope to discuss a joint activity that will promote each body involved. The local lodges and districts also held Freemasonry in good light by their participation in local fairs and events. The D.D.G.M.s reported that more than 345 public awareness 92 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION events took place during the first four months of this Masonic year. This is in addition to any Open House events. This is a mammoth task and the brethren are to be commended. We can foresee that Freemasonry in this jurisdiction will be promoted to the public in over 1000 instances during the next Masonic year.

The Special Events team leader, R.W. Bro. Allen Hackett reports the following: the Team Leader attended meetings with the local 2007 Masonic International Plowing Match Committee in an advisory capacity. He also attended the match each day and expresses his gratitude for the excellent manner in which Freemasonry was presented at this event. The local Masonic committee, led by R.W. Bro. Giles Loshaw and aided by many, many Masons is each to be congratulated for the time, energy and thought expended to make this event a success. The 2008 Local Masonic Committee, led by R.W. Bro. David Inglis, has been formed to showcase Freemasonry at the International Plowing Match in September, to be held in Teeswater, Ontario. Although we have not been successful in placing the Masonic Display in any University or College to date, it now looks like we will have one display placed before the year end. My thanks are given to the following members of the Special Events Committee: R.W. Bros. Morley Allen, Les Armstrong, Carl Miller and Harvey Street for their participation, advice and extra hard work. The Program Director ofMasoniCh.I.P. (Masonic Child Identification Program) Ontario, R.W. Bro. Raymond Dobbs, gives the following report: The committee developed the following slogan: Masons Helping You Protect the Ones You Love. MasoniCh.I.P. Ontario is a project of the Grand Master operating under the auspices of the Grand Lodge Public Awareness Committee since August 1, 2007. The Grand Master directed our committee to develop a program for the Masons of Ontario to provide a Child Identification Service in the communities of our Grand Jurisdiction. The committee is comprised of R.W. Bros. Patrick Curran, D. J. Ivan Elliot and Wm. McK.ee; V.W. Bros. Ian Dale and Robert McTavish, W. Bros. David Berry, Murray Dale, Steven Lambert and Jim Tutton, Bros. Brian Arnold, Jayme Cousins and Tyler Deheer. The program is designed to be a "Lodge Driven" service in our communities, and to be successful, needs the support from the lodge and district level. A "Protocol & Procedures" manual was completed and approved by the Grand Master, and distributed to the District Deputy Grand Masters in January. This is a "living document" that will continue to be modified to show the needs of individual communities, but provide a uniform program wherever it is offered in our Grand Jurisdiction. At the writing of this report, April 14, 2008, we have held 33 clinics, and 5 demonstrations in 13 different Masonic districts, processing 3,307 children plus an additional 3 clinics not reporting results by this deadline. We have purchased 27 Child ID Work Stations so far. The Masonic Foundation has received over $30,000 in donations for project 2552. Presentations by committee members are at least: Lodges - 38; District Associations -

15; Concordant Bodies - 1 0; Professional Bodies - 1 7; Corporations - 57; Interest Groups - 25; District/Lodge Coordinators - 15; and Media - 53. The Program Director has also communicated with brethren from more than 75 lodges in our jurisdiction by phone or email who have enquired about MasoniCh.I.P. Ontario. The profile of Masonry has already received a huge boost in the areas where clinics have been held. Several newspaper articles, interviews on several radio stations, and cable/TV stations have been very positive and pro-Masonry. The feedback from the public is very positive. Lodges that have held clinics have received applications from men who have been impressed by what we are doing. MasoniCh.I.P. Ontario has already paid dividends for our fraternity, and these will increase as we expand our service across our jurisdiction. The chairman of this Public Awareness Committee would like to thank all the brethren mentioned above in this report and the following brethren, all members at large this Masonic year, for their contributions to our Grand Lodge: R.W. Bro. Ian Millar, V.W. Bro. Mathew (Sonny) Clark, W. Bro. Steven Magwood and Bro. Ian LaFleur. All of which is respectfully submitted. DENNIS A. HAWMAN, Chairman TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 93 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION

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:

Grand Lodge has many excellent programs which many men have worked very hard to develop. It is so frustrating to hear people say, for instance. "What is The Newsletter? I've never heard of it." The problem is not lack of programs, but lack of knowledge about the resources we have. Our first initiative was to inform brethren about our resources. We envisioned regional meetings of district education chairs and interested brethren at which we would teach how to hold a Lodge of Discussion, promote the resources Grand Lodge has to offer such as The Newsletter and its archives, the Correspondence Courses, the website, the library, as well as programs of other committees such as the Mentors program and Brother to Brother. Setting up regional meetings proved to be a difficult task, so we ended up doing this mostly at the district level. We presented to 25 districts, including Western. Algoma, Sudbury-Manitoulin and Temiskaming; most of these presentations included a Lodge of Discussion. We have started to hear reports of Lodges of Discussion being run by lodges and districts without having to be led by members of the G15 or the education committee, but by the grass-roots members. We have even heard of the concept now being discussed in England and France. We hope this continues to spread by word of mouth and becomes part of our Masonic culture. "A single conversation across the table with a wise man is better than ten years mere study ofbooks. " - Bro. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The G15, that think-tank of bright young Masons, had some turn-over as some of the elder members went on hiatus and some even younger and keener Masons joined the group. They adapted an Australian ^Korean educational manual for Entered Apprentices for use in our Grand Jurisdiction and piloted this in a few lodges. They then launched a wider pilot at the Toronto East District Education Day. They continue to refine this and are now starting to work on the Fellowcraft manual. They have also refined the Lodge of Discussion concept into the Salon Style Table Lodge, combining the intellectual benefits ofdiscussion on a more intimate level with the social benefits of the festive board. "Study detains the mind by the perpetual occurrence of something new, which may gratefully strike the imagination. " - Isaac Watts The Curriculum Group put out its very successful bulletins. Ten bulletins were emailed to key Masons who were asked to forward them to those they thought might be interested. (If you are interested and aren't getting them, please contact the chair.) This year the bulletins were written by a variety of authors from the committee and by outside experts. The Curriculum Group embarked upon a thorough revision of the Correspondence th Course for Master Masons, in preparation for its 25 anniversary in 2009. They have finished revising the first section and are working on the second. "The love ofstudy, a passion which derivesfresh vigor from enjoyment, supplies each day, " each hour, with a perpetual source ofindependent and rational pleasure. - Bro. Edward Gibbon The College ofFreemasonry continued to admirably administer the two Correspondence Courses. There were 49 new students in the Master Mason's Course and many continuing students. This course leads one to explore the work we do, our history, our administration and leadership development. It was originally envisioned that every Junior Deacon would start the course and do one part a year. By the time he was Worshipful Master, he would have completed the course and be fully prepared for his year in the East. Some lodges suggest that brethren take the course right after being Raised. At whatever stage one takes the course, even as a Past Master or Grand Lodge officer, one learns many new things. The following brethren are to be congratulated for completing all parts of the course and are now designated as Fellows of the College of Freemasonry: R.W. Bro. Garnet Schenk - Gravenhurst Bro. Wayne Sershall - London Bro. Warren Young - Stratford Bro. Rick Tamil o - Toronto 94 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

"Get over the idea that only children should spend their time in study. Be a student so long " as you still have something to learn, and this will mean all your life. - Tfemy L. Doherty The D.D.G.M. preparation course has become an integral part of the preparation for serving the Craft in a higher role. Of the 44 successful D.D.G.M.s this year, 22 have graduated and 10 are working on the course. "Iron sharpens iron; scholar, the scholar. " - The Talmud Several Fellows, who are part of the newly formed Alumni Association of the College of Freemasonry, visited the Sankey Collection at Brock University. We encourage the use of this resource and further interaction between the University and Grand Lodge. All Fellows are encouraged to use the designation FCF after their names, both as a mark of honour and so others will ask about it and be told the value of taking the correspondence courses. "Studv from new books but from old teachers " - Turkish Proverb This past year the book table at Grand Lodge was relocated down the hall from previous years and sales reached a new record of S7650.45, an increase of 42.6%. The Book of the Work in spiral spined format was much preferred by the customers despite a $3 price premium. A total of 71 "Additional Publications" (above and beyond our Grand Lodge publications) including 12 entirely new titles were on sale. We plan to offer several more new titles this coming year. We were also able to offer new editions of the "Masonic " Manual, " "Meeting the Challenge, " and the "Ceremony ofInstallation. Once the unsold books were returned to the Grand Lodge office, an inventory was taken and a list of books to replenish the stock was submitted to the Grand Secretary to be re- ordered so that brethren might purchase books throughout the year from the Grand Lodge office and at Lodges of Instruction. An agreement was reached with the Library and Archives Committee regarding the recommendation of new books to the Library. "I once tried thinkingfor an entire day, " but Ifound it less valuable than one moment ofstudy. - Xun Zi The Newsletter continued its regular publication schedule with four informative issues of short articles for the Masons of Ontario by the Masons of Ontario. The articles are suitable for reading in lodge or whenever one has a free moment. The first fifteen years of The Newsletter are available on-line, linked through the Grand Lodge website, and progress is being made on the creation of a searchable format of all issues which will be available to subscribers. "Ifyou employed study, thinking, and planning time daily, you could develop and use the power that can change the course ofyour destiny. " - Bro. W. Clement Stone Thanks and recognition is deserved by the committee: W. Bro. Bill Graham (Sarnia), Secretary; V.W. Bros. Syd Lowe (London), Administrator, and Gordon Walker (London), Co-administrator for the College of Freemasonry; W. Bro. Dale Graham, FCF (Owen Sound), President of the Alumni Association of the College of Freemasonry; V.W. Bro. Iain Mackenzie (Burlington), Team Leader, Publications and Book Sales; W. Bro. Kris Stevens (Toronto), G15 rep.; the Curriculum Committee: R.W. Bros. Michael Diamond, FCF (London), Don Jagger (Hamilton), W. Bros. Ervin Aspiras (Toronto), Zoran Hristov (Kitchener) and Bro. Brian Arnold (London); Regional Representatives: R.W. Bros. Alan Tibbetts (Fort Frances), John Hodder (Little Current). Garnet Schenk, FCF (Gravenhurst), Barry Hall (Tiverton), William M. Atkinson (Anderton), Eduardo Cordero (Hamilton), David Stevens (Toronto), Robert Jones (Oshawa), Robert Tate (Ottawa), W. Bros. David Cook, FCF (St. Williams). Robert Gray (Guelph) and Richard Wright (Ottawa). Gratitude is also extended to the team who manned the book table: R.W. Bros. John Moor, Don Fick, David Cameron, Michael Diamond, John Hodder, V.W. Bros. Brian Steen, Gordon Walker, Syd Lowe, Mike Ikonomidis, W. Bro. Andy Cox, and Bros. Graeme Boyce, Jan Jansen, and Paul Linton. And finally to the mentors of the College of Freemasons who are anonymous but have our thanks and great respect. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Team Leaders and the Committee. DAVID J. CAMERON, Chairman .

TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 95 REPORT OF THE BLOOD DONORS' COMMITTEE 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:

1 am pleased to present this report on behalf of the Blood Donors' Committee: R.W. Bros. T. Forbes (Secv). G. Cousins, G. A. Bloomfield. W. Sylvester, D. G. McLaren, R. Ferguson, W. Henshall. D. Rumble. H. Brockwell. D. Gibson. R. Hunt. R. Kallio. D. Kennedy, V.W. Bro. D. R. McCallum. W. Bros. G. Bryan. G. Thelwell. Special recognition to the D.D.G.M.s. their District Chairmen and volunteers that are so dedicated to this worthy cause. A thank you is not enough for their hard work. This committee was asked to extend the reporting deadline. Therefore the following changes were made for a one year trial basis.

1 To submit a mid-term report due December 3 1 st.

2. To change our year end reporting deadline from March 3 1 st to June 30th . Due to these changes, the final count and the award winners will be announced at our July Communication. Since this was not well received by the majority we reverted back to the original deadline of March 3 1 st.

Communication Having members from many regions of our jurisdiction, at times it is somewhat difficult to communicate. To date we rely mostly on our computers with satisfactory success. The committee meetings that we held were well attended: those unable to attend were forwarded the minutes of the meetings. I thank the committee members for their expertise and participation.

Certificates of Merit A total of 87 certificates were issued .of which 30 were first time donors, compared to 2 in the previous year. I have no doubt that the lodge mentors were responsible and I thank them. As always, we know that all donations are not only appreciated but life saving. We proudly recognize outstanding donors; this year W. Bro SHUARDS SUTHERLAND ofLondon West

District has exceeded 750 donations. I had the distinct pleasure of presenting his Certificate of Merit. At this time, W. Bro. Sutherland proudly shared some stories of his experiences which brought tears to most. Thank you W. Bro. Sutherland.

Recognition We again recognize three Districts for their outstanding work.

• Most Donations — Hamilton District B • Most Improved District — Ottawa 2 • Most First Time Donors — Waterloo District

Due to the high number and importance of first time donors, it was decided that recognition was in order. Therefore, the plaque issued for first time donors is for this year only. This presentation will be re-evaluated next year.

Partners for Life Program As we have an excellent rapport with the CBS across this province, we are therefore pleased to extend our Partners for Life pledge for another year. This pledge is also available at a District level with information available at local clinics. Several Districts have taken part and are pleased with the results. This committee recommends that all Districts contact their local CBS office for this information. Listed below are the numbers of plasma, platelet, and whole blood donations bv District from April 1 , 2007, to June 30, 2008.

2007 2008 2007 2008 Algoma 4903 5002 Chatham 192 55 Algoma East 61 Eastern 544 517 Brant 715 731 Erie 2,426 1167 Bruce 549 1393 Frontenac 543 37 96 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Georgian North 27 572 St Lawrence 339 320 Georgian South 446 598 St Thomas 62 101 Grey 91 Samia 250 334 Hamilton A 199 156 South Huron 1,175 1,529 Hamilton B 7.305 7,607 Sudburv-Manitoulin NR 75 Hamilton C 819 1,300 Temiskaming 1,830 29 London East 307 284 Toronto Don Valley 21 1.022 London West 400 551 Toronto East 404 Muskoka-P Sound 1.111 329 Toronto Humber Valley 6 5 Niagara A 1,624 1.192 Toronto West NR Niagara B 1,446 1,979 Victoria 454 404 Nipissing East 338 Waterloo 527 408 North Huron 2,009 2,755 Wellington 4,869 1,535

Ontario 999 1 .067 Western NR

Ottawa 1 249 264 Wilson North 799 873 Ottawa 2 1,752 3,615 Wilson South 1,513 1,865 Peterborough NR 1,700 Windsor 83 19 Prince Edward 546 715 York 472

Total Donations 2001 24,205 2003 37,594 2005 34,516 2007 44,385 2002 29,300 2004 37,709 2006 42,687 2008 41,896

This year, the following individuals received certificates recognizing milestone donations, and we greatly appreciate their efforts.

1st TIME DONORS Brant W. Bro. Gary Christenson Bro. Damon DeBrusk W. Bro. John Comer Victoria W. Bro. Douglas Fickling W. Bro. Nigel Vas Bro. Mike Galentredis Bro. Peter Forler London West W. Bro. Josh Storrv W. Bro. Gordon Henson Bro. Lyndon Bzydel R.W. Bro. Bill Storry W. Bro. Douglas Jones W. Bro. Ben Dawson Waterloo W. Bro. Richard Kaufman Bro. Joseph Iro W. Bro. Vem Adams W. Bro. Tom Perrin V.W. Bro. Harvey Morrison W. Bro. Colin Barnes Bro. Jeff Rankin Bro. John Powell W. Bro. Davie Bowie W. Bro. Robert Rischel Ontario Bro. Murray Brarton Bro. Ralph Shade Bro. Jacques Basmaji R.W. Bro. David Cameron W. Bro. Barry Tracey Bro. George Basmaji V.W. Bro. David Campbell

25 DONATIONS ALGOMA R.W. Bro. Derek McEwen W. Bro. Peter Rhodes W. Bro. Michael Abbott Peterborough W. Bro. Alex Wbite Bruce Bro. Bill Auckland Bro. Jason Willock Bro. Ian McDougall W. Bro. Gary Ballard Sarnia London East Bro. Rob Chapman W. Bro. BUI Pollock Bro. Ken Lee Bro. Jeff Clark Bro. Mike Tynan W. Bro. Tom Tielemans W. Bro. Ron Fox Temiskaming London West W. Bro. Robert Hetherington R.W. Bro. Lester Cudmore W. Bro. David Sanderson W. Bro. Derick Holyoake Waterloo Bro. Bob Weir Bro. Walter Howell W. Bro. Wayne Addison Bro. Joshua Workman V.W. Bro. Bob Keary W. Bro. Robert Zilles Ontario Bro. Iain McEwan Bro. David Emmorey Bro. Dave McFadden W. Bro. John Wheat W. Bro. Tim Millard Ottawa 2 Bro. Kevin Ross

50 DONATIONS ALGOMA London East Bro. Wayne Tilmos Bro. Richard Maloney Bro. Zoltan Kukuvics Ontario Bruce W. Bro. George Day V.W. Bro. David McCallum Peterborough Grey London West V.W. Bro. Buchanan W. Bro. David Christie Bro. Dan Dignard R.W. Bro. Brian Gilkinson TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 97

W. Bro. John Hewitt Sarnia W. Bro. Rollie Galbraith W. Bro. Scott James W. Bro. Jim Forbes W. Bro. Gordon Ough W. Bro. Donald Jones Waterloo W. Bro. Wally Reidl W. Bro. John Smallwood R.W. Bro. William Clemens

75 DONATIONS ALGOMA R.W. Bro. George Sims W. Bro. Allan Baswick Bro. Larry Vezina V.W. Bro. Robert Wood Bro. Dale Bedore Chatham London East R.W. Bro. Scott Drummond R.W. Bro. Peter Japp W. Bro. Frank Schimanski Bro. Stan McBride W. Bro. Bob Siddall Peterborough W. Bro. Phil Lake

100 DONATIONS Algoma London West Bro. David Rumble Bro. Shawn Connell Bro. Christopher Morgan W. Bro. Don Sargent W. Bro. Tom Dark Ottawa 2 Bro. Jerry Starr Bro. James Tocker W. Bro. Don Fraser Bro. Jeff Weaver Peterborough W. Bro. Len Beaton W. Bro. Tom Morlock

150 DONATIONS 175 DONATIONS Eastern ALGOMA W. Bro. Don Salt Bro. Randy Britton Victoria Bro. Craig Wolverton Bro. William Dewsbury

200 DONATIONS 250 DONATIONS 300 DONATIONS ALGOMA ALGOMA Hamilton B Bro. John Cameron R.W. Bro. Eric Johnson W. Bro. Tim Corrin Bro. Jim Pudas London East London West Chatham W. Bro. Verne Johnson Bro. Steve Pocock W. Bro. Dean Mills Ontario Waterloo W. Bro. Thomas Weihmayr Bro. Bro. James Rees W. Joseph Vilehs Peterborough W. Bro. Stanley Foskett

350 DONATIONS 400 DONATIONS 600 DONATIONS ALGOMA ALGOMA Algoma Bro. Don Murray W. Bro. Jack Burns V.W. Bro. Albert Hardim LONDON EAST W. Bro. Dan Muill

650 DONATIONS 750 DONATIONS LONDON WEST LONDON EAST V.W. Bro. Jim Abrams W. Bro. Shuards Sutherland

International Plowing Match th th The International Plowing Match is held in Teeswater commencing September 16 to 20 , 2008. The London Branch of the CBS will participate with us in the Masonic Tent. Please make an attempt to visit our display.

Conclusion

1 would like to share the following information with you. Of the total population of this province only a very small percentage donate, less than four percent. We know that not everyone is able to donate and for this reason we, as Masons must continue to encourage our members, our families and friends to donate. Together with the CBS we are doing our utmost to assist in meeting the demand.

In the year 1 958, our Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Harry L. Martyn had a vision and created .

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a special committee today called the "Grand Lodge Blood Donors' Committee." At that time there was a desperate need for blood and fifty years later the same need is still here. As we celebrate our 50 th anniversary we are enjoying the successes of this Past Grand Master, our Grand Lodge of today, the Past Grand Lodge Chairmen, their committees and volunteers, we are still moving forward and in the words of our Grand Master, "Masonry, Making a " Difference.

1 feel Blood Donations is a cornerstone of this fraternity. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the Blood Donors' Committee. THOMAS A. SIEMIERNIK, Chairman REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE CONDITION OF MASONRY

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 following is the report of the Condition of Masonry Committee given on behalf of its hard working members: R.W. Bro. George McCowan, Robert Taylor, Ronald K. Campbell, Charles A. Woods, David Vojvodin, Brian Koivu, Robert McKee, Terence Horner, Jim Sercombe, V.W. Bro. Michael Dennis and with the assistance of R.W. Bro. Alfred Messenger. The Constitution of our Grand Lodge gives the following mandate to the Condition of Masonry Committee to review the Annual Reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters and make recommendations arising there from for the benefit of the Craft and to study the Condition of Masonry in general and make recommendations. This mandate was fulfilled this year by the following initiatives taken by your Condition of Masonry Committee:

1 Request for Summaries, Concerns and Suggestions D.D.G.M.s 2006-2007 The committee requested the electronic summaries of last year's (out going) D.D.G.M.s along with any suggestions, concerns, or issues that needed immediate attention. A frank, honest and comprehensive report was prepared for the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Management Committee, and also the out going D.D.G.M.s. The report contained 26 items under the heading of Informationfrom the Summaries (Example No. 16 - better guidelines for a Lodge Committee of General Purposes, etc.) along with 19

items under the heading of Suggestions & Concerns (Example No. 1 - report forms in Adobe format can't be saved, etc.) • WINS CHART GREEN

Recommendation: The committee recommends that the 2007-2008 (out going D.D.G.M.s) be given an opportunity to have their electronic summaries reviewed immediately after the 2008 Grand Lodge so that concerns or issues that need immediate attention can be dealt with and also the D.D.G.M.s be given an opportunity to make suggestions or express concerns regarding the D.D.G.M. and or the Grand Lodge experience.

2. Review of the 2006-2007 D.D.G.M. Reports The several reports of the D.D.G.M.s were distributed to the committee on September 8, 2007, at our first meeting and the reviews were completed by the December 8, 2007. A complete report of the committee findings was prepared and presented to the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master, highlighting lodges which in the opinion of the several D.D.G.M.s needed assistance, subsequently the President ofthe Board ofGeneral Purposes circulated this report to all committee chairmen and sub-chairmen for their perusal and action.

This report also revealed the following disturbing statistics:

39. 1 % of all lodges reviewed by the committee had no Long Range Planning Committee or Plan.

• 40. 1 % of all lodges reviewed by the committee had no Budget.

77 lodges were in violation of Section 1 88 (a) of the Constitution, that is to say they had no separate trust fund for Life Membership funds. The report also tracks dues in arrears in excess of five members; the largest amount of

arrears found in one lodge was 55 members and another lodge reported over $ 1 0,000 in TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 99

dues owing. • 43.8 % of all lodges reviewed by the committee did not use the a Mentor Program of any type including the Grand Lodge's program. 59.5% of all lodges reviewed by the committee did not use a Brother 2 Brother program of any type including the Grand Lodge program. 56.2 % of all lodges reviewed by the committee did not use a Friend to Friend program of any type including the Grand Lodge program.

In the words of R.W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels, Deputy Grand Master, "mere statistics do not indicate the vitality ofany lodge, " however, when statistics of an individual lodge are combined together with other lodges they perhaps make a statement of how lodges use the programs and committees of our Grand Lodge. During the lodge review process the Condition of Masonry Committee determined that the lodge inspection forms needed to be updated and in the opinion of the committee more information was needed in general and the use or lack there of Grand Lodge programs in particular. Updated Form_DDGM_Ll_08, Form_DDGM_L2_08, and Form_DDGM_L3_08 are now posted on the Grand Lodge Website and CD's have been prepared for the incoming D.D.G.M.s. The Condition of Masonry Committee extends a thank you to Computer Resources Chairman, R.W. Bro. Brian Bond for his assistance in posting the forms and preparing the CD's. • WINS CHART GREEN

Recommendation: The committee recommends that the statistical report derived from the lodge reporting forms be continued so that our Grand Lodge will have an ability to measure the progress or lack there of, of the usages of Grand Lodge programs along with the progress being made in the area of lodge stability, i.e. Long Range Committee and plans, financial committee, budget, dues owing and Trust Fund compliance. The committee also recommends that all Grand Lodges programs be submitted to a compressive review, so that in the future a more positive "statistical" picture may be produced by this committee.

3. Mid-Term Meetings of the D.D.G.M.s At the midway point of each Masonic year, the D.D.G.M.s are summoned to a meeting by the Grand Master to give an up date of their activates along with an overview of any concerns they might have in their district in general or a lodge in particular. This year the D.D.G.M.s were given several written questions to ponder before the meeting so that they could better participate in the several breakout groups. The D.D.G.M.s were required to send an electronic summary of their activities and any concerns regarding their district to the Condition of Masonry Committee who then prepared a CD with this information along with the notes ofthe several break out groups. The CD was distributed not only to the D.D.G.M.s for their perusal but also to the several Grand Lodge Chairmen and Team Leaders for anv necessary action. • WINS CHART GREEN

4. Grand Lodge Session with D.D.G.M.s The D.D.G.M.s met with the chairman of Long Range Planning and the chairman of the Condition of Masonry on Monday afternoon during Grand Lodge week for the purpose of discussing an exit strategy as they complete their Masonic years. The D.D.G.M.s were sent, prior to the meeting, an exit questionnaire which was completed and brought with them to Grand Lodge. In break out groups, the exit questions were discussed, a scribe kept a journal, and from the several journals a report was created for perusal and action by the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master. The chairman of Long Range Planning made a presentation to the D.D.G.M.s and it was timely and well received by the group. Finally, the Condition of Masonry chairman completed the meeting with a presentation

on, "What' do I do Now," a explanation of why and how they can stay involved in their Grand Lodge emphasizing their participation at their lodge, district and Grand Lodge level. • WINS CHART GREEN

5. Proactive versus reactive regarding D.D.G.M. Official Visit Reports Simply stated, at present the D.D.G.M.s reports are completed in one Masonic year and reviewed in the next Masonic year creating a '"Reactive" rather than "Proactive" 1 00 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

atmosphere which in the opinion of the Condition of Masonry is not acceptable. Any request for information or action by a lodge in a D.D.G.M.s report is in some circumstance nearly a year old before specific Grand Lodge committee receives the information. The Condition of Masonry Committee this year tried an experiment by requesting that the D.D.G.M.s send electronically their Lodge Official Visit reports in a timely fashion after their official visit. Although only a few D.D.G.M.s decided to participate, the results were very positive. Several Grand Lodge chairmen wrote and offered assistance to lodges which had been identified by the D.D.G.M. Thus for the first time in a long time, a lodge asked for and received assistance in the same Masonic year. • WINS CHART YELLOW

Recommendation: The committee recommends that section and or sections of the Constitution be amended so that the District Deputy Grand Masters reports of his Official Visits be sent electronically within a specified time period (to be defined in the amendment) to the Condition of Masonry Committee, so that a updated report may be sent to the several Grand Lodge chairmen when a lodge asks for, or a District Deputy Grand Master believes that action needs to be taken. Complete reports on the state of Masonry in a district will still st be required by June 1 as stated now in the Constitution. All of which is respectfully submitted on behalf of the Condition of Masonry Committee PAUL E. TODD, Chairman

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMPUTER RESOURCES

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:

Grand Lodge Web Page: (www.grandlodge.on.ca)

As a result of the death of the owner of the web hosting company that we were using, it was decided to pursue a course which will result in a better and more secure environment for our web page. Our Webmaster, R.W. Bro. James Kirk-White investigated the opportunities which are available in this regard and formulated a plan which will result in a secure future, as well as providing inexpensive web space to our Grand Lodge and committees which will be advertisement free. This action was endorsed by the Management Committee. At a recent meeting with Jim Kirk-White, Grand Lodge Webmaster, shortly after he had returned home following a multiple bypass operation, he requested that he be replaced as Grand Lodge Webmaster in the near future.

In the late fall of 2007, R.W. Bro. James Kirk-White stepped down from the post as

Grand Lodge Webmaster and Bro. Joe Johnson has assumed the mantle. Joe is the President of the Oshawa Shrine Club, Webmaster for several local masonic lodges, and his district. He brings to the job his expertise as an employee of IBM and a devoted Mason.

R.W. Bro. James Kirk-White is a Past Master of Corona Lodge No. 454 and served as the District Deputy Grand Master for Muskoka-Parry Sound District. He has been the Grand Lodge Webmaster for several years and was instrumental in transforming our webpage into a well-known and respected publication in Masonic circles. Jim, your pleasant manner and

unique gifts will be sorely missed and, on behalf of all of us who benefitted from your tireless efforts, we sincerely thank you.

Database Update:

The address list at Grand Lodge which is used for the mailing of the Ontario Mason, the

Calendar programme and the Return Label Programme is in process of being updated, with

several thousand corrections already made and several hundred new names added to the list.

A letter, sent out with the 2008 Spring Mailing to all lodge secretaries, requested that they

forward to Grand Lodge a complete list of the mailing addresses of each of their members, TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 1 1

along with the Grand Lodge Certificate number. This, coupled with the information received over the past year from the Chairman of the Ontario Mason, R. W. Bro. Robert Beckett, will ensure that the database will be brought up-to-date. The co-operation of the various lodge

secretaries is essential to maintain the list by advising Grand Lodge in a timely manner of any changes in their address list.

Card File Input: The extensive card file system in the vault at the Grand Lodge Memorial Building, which covers member data location and reference, dates back to some time before the official formation of this Grand Lodge. The use of it was generally discontinued after the member oriented computer database was introduced and finalized. Plans are now on-going to preserve these cards and the data in electronic form, so that historical searches may be conducted without major effort.

Seminars: We have conducted several seminars in Southern Ontario this Masonic year. The attendance and interest has been gratifying, sufficient to cement our plans for continuation.

September 15, 2007 Ottawa District 1 and 2

September 22, 2007 Eastern, Frontenac and St. Lawrence Districts

October 13, 2007 London East and West Districts November 10, 2007 Sudbury-Manitoulin District May 24, 2008 Toronto York and surrounding districts

Video Projectors: We have three projectors, including the one which was recently purchased to replace the Kodak projector which failed and was found not to be economically repairable. Two are, more-or-less, on permanent loan to other committees until the end of this masonic year, leaving one for distribution and scheduling, which is always a concern. If you are using the projector, please return it to the Grand Lodge office by the date promised so that the next person can get it on time.

Food for Thought:

Electronic communication is now far more prevalent than in the past. This trend will only expand as a result of the heavy pressure that all communication companies are applying to our youth via intensive advertising in every public media. Gentle pressure is also being applied to our older membership by their grandchildren, who absorb and use computer skills as if they were born with them.

We will lose if we do not grow with this. I have talked with several younger members who are impressed with the swing to utilizing electronics more fully, but overall, we need greater awareness of information location.

New Equipment:

The server computer is being upgraded and new server software is to be installed. This was made necessary by the average service life of a continually running machine, which is in the area of about 5 years. (Based on the quality of the hardware attached, such as hard drives, etc.)

Grand Lodge Forms: Several Grand Lodge forms, including the Semi-Annual Return, are posted on the net in the

Grand Lodge Forms site (www.grandlodee.on.ca/Forms ) These forms have been restored to the Computer Resources Distribution CD and postings are made to the Forms site as updates .

CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION 1 02 GRAND LODGE OF are applied so that these are available to all in a timely manner. Most ofthese forms and the Semi-Annual Return may be completed on a computer using Adobe Reader, available as a free download from Adobe.com or from your Computer Resources Representative. The new D.D.G.M. Report Forms for 2008-2009 are now formatted in Microsoft Word format so that they may now be saved for future use. For the Semi-Annual Return, a series of rules are to be followed:

1 The form is to be printed on WHITE, ACID-FREE paper.

2. The original form MUST BE RETURNED to the Grand Lodge Office with the completed PDF form.

3. The DATES and FINANCIAL information contained on the original form MUST BE TRANSFERRED to the PDF form.

Lodge Programming: The Distribution CD for 2007-2008 contains the following files: Acrobat Reader 6.0. Full installation program (older Windows programs) Acrobat Reader 7.0 + Update Full installation program Acrobat Reader 8.0 + Update Full installation program Lodge Finance Programs. Microsoft Excel and Quicken files Helpful Utilities. Some DOS graphic conversion programs Masonic Graphics. Square and Compasses files etc. Microsoft Applications. Templates for dues card creation, summons, etc Microsoft Works. Some templates for database, summons, etc Zip Programs. WINZIP. Spygraphic A Website recorder for the concerned parent Pretty Good Privacy. Alternate security program

Lodge Database Program Written by W. Bro. Robinson, Moira Lodge No. 1 1 (NEW) PC-FILE. Older DOS database application. PDF 995 Full suite of PDF995 programming and explanations Summons. An overview of the rules, programming needed, method of preparation and reception of summonses sent by the medium of email. A copy of the most recent Powerpoint

Email Presentation is included.

Sight and Hearing Challenged Brethren: Those lodges who have members who are sight impaired may apply for a special CD, designed to be used with the voice synthesizer in their computer. We also distribute a copy 1 of the Book of the Work in LARGE TYPE, on 8.5" x 1 " paper. Both of these items are available to any member who suffers sight impairment. Application to Grand Lodge for this CD or large type must be made by the lodge on behalf of the member, on lodge letterhead and signed by the Master. • BOOK OF THE WORK 2007 • INSTALLATION 2007 • CONSTITUTION 2007, (Constitution 2008 will be made available after July 2008)

• GUIDE AND MECHANICS 1 985

• MEETING THE CHALLENGE 1 998 And several more Grand Lodge publications. These files are password protected and formatted in Microsoft Word and Adobe format as required by the standards set down by the manufacturers of voice synthesizer equipment and approved by the C.N.I.B. TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 103

Registration:

Our first year using the new notebook computers for the Registration at Grand Lodge went without a hitch. W. Bro. Kris Nickerson*s registration program accurately noted each registrant and his lodge, compiling numbers and data for future publication in the Proceedings. His team is also responsible for the count of the ballots cast for election to the various offices at Grand Lodge. The members of the Computer Resources Committee wish to thank the Grand Secretary and his excellent staff for their courtesy and assistance throughout the past vear. Respectfully submitted on behalf of committee. BRIAN E. BOND, Chairman

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE ONTARIO MASON MAGAZINE

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 my pleasure and distinct honour to present this report to the one hundred and fifty third Annual Communication on behalf of the Ontario Mason Magazine Committee.

This year we added R.W. Bro. Mel Schecter and V.W. Bro. Gary Christopher to complement our dedicated team consisting of R. W. Bros. Joe Chamberlain, Earl McGauley

and W. Bros. Robert Price and Dushan Surovy. R. W. Bro. M. Schecter was involved in the layout process of the magazine and V.W. Bro. G. Christopher in the advertising section. We endeavored to emphasize our Grand Master"s message and theme, "Masonry Making a Difference" for his term of office, through articles and photographs dedicated to those excellent precepts inculcated in our fraternity. The Grand Master's article was well received by our fraternity and generated many request for further information in that portion of his article concerning prostate cancer and that dealing with the MasoniCHIP programme. We set ourselves a goal of improving the quality of the magazine in several important areas that we felt necessary to make the magazine one of the foremost publications representing our fraternity. We improved the quality ofthe paper and subsequently improved the readability of the magazine by the improved clarity of the print and pictures. Our newly instituted proofreading process was also evident in the quality of the published issue. We are taking positive steps to improve the quality of the advertisements we display in your magazine. To this end we are advising our advertisers of clear guidelines as to the quality of the advert they submit for reproduction in the magazine. They are being requested to submit their advertisements in "press ready'* proofs. Many of the business cards, etc. presently being submitted in the magazine are not suitable for quality reproduction.

Although I am still receiving requests for the magazine from brethren who did not receive the last issue, I am pleased to report that the efforts of R. W. Bro. Brian Bond and the Grand Lodge office staff in working tirelessly on revising our data base has vastly reduced their numbers.

I have asked our printers, Transcontinental Graphics, for a production schedule that will allow us to have the next edition of the magazine mailed to our members in the last week of

October. With this in mind, I would ask if you wish to make a submission ofmaterial for that edition you send it to the editor before September 5, 2008. We have acquired a site for the E-zine edition of our magazine and this can now be accessed through our Grand Lodge Website. Each District will have a section dedicated to their activities to which you can submit any amount of material for publication. Any suitable material that is received will be published expeditiously. The email address for this site is 1 04 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

available on the Grand Lodge Website.

In conclusion. 1 would like to thank the Grand Master for appointing me as the Editor

of the Ontario Magazine. I would also be remiss if I did not once again thank all those brethren for without their support the publication of the magazine would not be possible.

In particular I would like to thank the Grand Secretary, his office staff, the Deputy Grand Master and you my brethren for providing me with an abundance of quality material. Respectfully submitted. ROBERT R. BECKETT, Chairman

REPORT OF THE LODGE RESOURCES COMMITTEE

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 Lodge Resources Committee embraced the great challenges and opportunities before it as a new "TEAM" this year. Recognizing the importance ofmembership renewal, retention and growth, as well as providing the constituent lodges and their members with an opportunity of personal development is its stated purpose. The Grand Jurisdiction has been regionalized into five (5) Regions comprising the forty- four (44) Districts, with District Liaison Members and Regional Representatives in each. It will be an objective to monitor and see implemented the several programs of the Officer Progression, Friend to Friend and Mentor, Brother to Brother and Protocol and Etiquette

Teams, as well as, the expected reporting procedures for program development and improvement.

It was an objective of the committee to communicate to the districts of the jurisdiction this new proposed rotation schedule and this was done utilizing every vehicle available from written to electronic.

The regions and the districts that comprise them are:

Region No. 1 - Windsor, Erie, Sarnia, St. Thomas, Chatham, London East, London West, Bruce, Huron North, and Huron South.

Region No. 2 - Waterloo, Wellington, Hamilton A, Hamilton B, Hamilton C, Wilson North, Wilson South, Brant, Niagara A, and Niagara B.

Region No. 3 - Toronto East, Toronto West, Toronto Don Valley, Toronto Humber Valley, Toronto York, Georgian North, Georgian South, Grey, and Ontario.

Region No. 4 - Victoria, Peterborough, Prince Edward, Frontenac, St. Lawrence, Ottawa

1 , Ottawa 2, and Eastern.

Region No. 5 - Sudbury Manitoulin, Muskoka Parry Sound, Temiskaming, Nipissing East, Algoma East, Algoma, and Western.

The rationale is to provide a continuing rotation of Lodge Resources Programs through out the jurisdiction every year. TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 105

- YEAR OP - P & E F2F / MENTOR - B-2-B 2007 - 2008 3 2 2008 - 2009 2 5

2009-2010 4 1 2010-2011 2 4 2011 -2012 5 3

The Friend to Friend and Mentor Program has been revised and presented, along with the Powerpoint presentations this year. The proposed re- write and recording ofthe Freemasonry

in Ontario DVD was explored, and R.W. Bros. John Hay, John McKaig and I met with a production company in London on August 27, 2007, where the costing and production values were discussed for presentation to the Management Committee and the Board of General Purposes.

In addition, I am indebted to W. Bro. Mark Drew and his Senior Wardens Group ''The

Leveled Ashlars" for producing, at their expense, 575 DVD's - Freemasonry in Ontario for distribution to each lodge in the Grand Jurisdiction, thereby ensuring that each of them has that vital piece of Masonic history for the enjoyment of their respective members, and to utilize as a resource aide in providing the community in which they reside with information about Freemasonry. The Officer Progression and Protocol and Etiquette TEAMS will conjoin for presentations from those complied, in which to dedicate their efforts this year, for the betterment of the lodges and their members and will begin in Region Three (3). While the Friend to Friend, Mentor and Brother to Brother TEAMS will concentrate their efforts in

Region Two (2). Remembering that no district or lodge throughout the jurisdiction who requested either

TEAM was refused, as it is the policy of the committee to serve when and where the need is established. As the Lodge Resource Committee was newly formed this year, the following mandate of the committee was presented: To provide, the effective continuance of the Friend to Friend and Mentor, Officer Progression, Protocol and Etiquette and Brother to Brother Programmes, for the betterment of the constituent lodges and their members, within each district of the Grand Jurisdiction.

The Vision Statement is: To present these Masonic Membership initiatives in a timely, regular and on a rotational basis, providing for the monitoring and reporting of the program(s) usage and improvement. The Protocol and Etiquette TEAM being a new responsibility under the mantle of the Lodge Resources Committee were requested to select a mandate and vision statement which is as follows: To promote and improve the standards of Protocol and Etiquette, throughout our Grand Jurisdiction, said standards being those described in the latest versions of our Book of Constitution, Meeting the Challenge and the Masonic Manual.

The Vision statement is: to develop and deliver effective presentations pertaining to Protocol and Etiquette, designed to both educate and inform our brethren about the standards to which they should aspire, in order to restore that area of Masonry which makes us unique. The Officer Progression TEAM submitted the following mandate: To promote a better understanding of the Office of the Worshipful Master and Leadership Role of Lodge Officers.

The Vision Statement is: To design and deliver a training presentation to enhance the

Leadership Skills of all the levels of lodge officers and provide material and direction for Self Development. The Brother to Brother TEAM submitted as their mandate the following: To promote a 106 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

better understanding of the benefits of this membership retention program and strongly

encourage its use in all lodges of the Grand Jurisdiction.

The vision statement is: To develop and refine a lodge based program that encourages' membership retention through strong leadership, interesting programs, though provoking discussion, all the while 'Enhancing the Masonic Experience' and creating a lodge culture that ensures that we "Keep the Promises that we make to our members". The Friend to Friend and Mentor TEAMS mandate and vision statement remains the

same as last year, and I will provide it to those of you who request it by email. York Lodge No. 156, Toronto Don Valley District - October 16, 2007 Niagara Districts A & B - November 3, 2007

Georgina Lodge No. 343 - November 1 1, 2007

Victoria District - December 1 . 2007

Ontario District - December 1 . 2007

Prince Edward District - December 1, 2007 Georgian North & Georgian South Districts - January 12, 2008 London East and West. St. Thomas, Samia &. South Huron Districts - January 26, 2008 Macoy Lodge No. 242, St. Lawrence District - January 28, 2008 • Hamilton Districts A, B & C - February 9, 2008 St. John's and Colbourne Lodges - February 16, 2008

• Brant District - February 23, 2008

• Toronto York District - March 1 , 2008

• Niagara Districts A and B - March 1, 2008 Toronto West and Toronto Humber Valley - March 15, 2008

• Muskoka Parry Sound District - April 1 9. 2008

• Bruce. Grey, North Huron &. Wellington Districts - April 19, 2008 • Wilson Districts North & South - April 26, 2008

• Toronto East District - May 1 0, 2008

The Overview Sessions as reported have been received in a very positive manner by the districts which have scheduled them. Further, as a result of the session handouts and reporting feedback forms, two new manuals have been developed, which are the Friend to

Friend Mentor Manual and the Protocol and Etiquette Manual. This makes three in all, with the Brother to Brother Manual, and as a result of these several valuable lodge resources aides it is the recommendation of the committee that a NEW Toolkit be formed which would be reflective of all three, and the new compilation be styled the LODGE RESOURCES TOOLKIT.

An ad-hoc committee has been formed which is to be chaired by V.W. Bro. Ian Wates and include R.W. Bros. Ken Campbell, Bill Thompson, Bud Funnell, John Hay and V.W. Bro. Gord Crutcher. Their term of reference, "is to make recommendations which would include the costing and compilation of all material of the TEAMS of the Lodge Resources Committee in the formation of a Lodge Resources Toolkit. The districts received "Tracking and Reporting Forms" so that the committee might evaluate and analyze the information submitted of program usage. In addition, the District

Reports of the Jurisdiction as submitted by the District Deputy Grand Masters over the last three years were evaluated. As a result of the final reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters and information cleaned and compiled over several years by this committee, and as recently as this past January by the Condition of Masonry Chairman R. W. Bro. Paul Todd which showed that approximately 49-60 percent of the lodges of the constituent districts of the jurisdiction are not utilizing either Friend to Friend or Brother to Brother program. The committee formed an Ad Hoc committee under the chairmanship of R.W. Bro. Bill Thompson whose term of reference was to "make recommendations for program(s) TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 107 utilization, including funding proposals, for the betterment of the lodges of the Grand " Jurisdiction.

The report recommendations and observations in part are as follows:

Objective This document sets the foundation upon which the future delivery of the Brother 2 Brother program of Grand Lodge is delivered to the lodges of the Grand Jurisdiction so that Grand

Lodges" objective of sustainable membership can be achieved for the jurisdiction and its individual lodges.

Background

The following information is provided as a backdrop to the strategy and action plans that follow:

(a) In 1 996 our membership was approximately 7 1 ,000 and since then it has been on

a steady decline to our present number of 53,000. The net loss has been 1 8.000 men during that twelve year period.

(b) We have an aging membership where a high percentage of our members are over 65 years of age.

(c) Our growth in new members has generally averaged 1 ,200 per year which has not been sufficient to offset our current loss through death.

(d) Meanwhile, our drop-out rate from demits and suspensions have averaged 1 ,500 per year.

(e) Although our membership growth of the past has been slow, in 2005 and 2006.

(because of greater openness and a willingness to tell our story), we achieved

unprecedented new member growth of 1 5.4% and 1 9. 7% respectively over the 2004 totals.

(f) Notwithstanding, even with these encouraging numbers, the degrees conferred numbers on recent members are sadly heading in the other direction. Close to 40

percent of all new Masons failed to complete their journey to become Master Masons.

(g) The Brother-2-Brother program was rolled out in 1998 with much fanfare. Its Mission Statement stated: "Brother-2-Brother is a lodge driven program to enhance the skills of all Masons to; RETAIN, REVITALIZE and RENEW their " lodge membership by empowering them with the right ideas and tools.

(h) The Condition of B-2-B Phase One report stated that 60 percent of lodges in the

jurisdiction are not using the B2B program. This is supported by a recent report submitted by the Committee on the Condition of Masonry, that states that 59.5 % of the lodges do not use the B2B program. The cold hard truth is that many more

know little or nothing of the program.

How Did We Get Here In many instances we have had a lack ofenthusiasm, slipping standards, a lack of community involvement and too few active members. The attitude of near enough is good enough, 1 08 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

resisting change, a lack of care in choosing candidates, the hesitancy to tell our story and the

opinion among many members that Grand Lodge should fix it because it has contributed to the problem.

It is not all negative though. There are some very strong and vibrant lodges in the jurisdiction that have not fallen into this trap. Notwithstanding though, in these lodges, there is definitely something wrong with a strategy when close to 40 percent of the new Masons initiated, do not complete their journey and become Master Masons.

Apathy does not only exist in our lodges, it has also found its way into the middle level of leadership of our fraternity and is reflected in the response received on a request for information on the Condition of Brother 2 Brother in each district. Only 29 of 44, or 65.9 percent of all districts responded to the request. Several of those 'reports' were that they had

nothing to report, totally useless. For some the general attitude is that "Mediocrity is Acceptable."

One of the greatest forms of leadership we have is to, "Lead By Example." If the leaders of this great fraternity express expectations that 66 percent is good enough, then apathy and

mediocrity will ensure that our foundation will crumble. Being just good enough is not acceptable.

The Future Is Now There are many reasons why B2B initiatives have not generated the enthusiasm necessary

to make change in our lodges. In some instances, it is because of the information "bottlenecks" that occur in some lodges and districts, which if left unchecked breeds apathy. In others it is a lack of understanding what resources a program like B2B can provide to a lodge and last, but certainly not least, is the feeling of being overwhelmed and only having one year to correct past failures.

We are at a time in our history when we must develop and implement strategies and action plans, which will ensure the future of the Craft is vibrant and strong. If we don't

address the problems head-on, our fraternity is doomed to continue its decline into obscurity. We must set aside self-interest, selfishness and bias in order to achieve this goal. In today's world, Freemasonry has to see itself in competition with other activities for the precious time that is left each week after family, work, recreation and sleep. In order to set ourselves apart from the competition, we must begin down an Evolutionary path. We need to "Change the Way We Do Things, "while at the same time Maintaining Our Values and Principles.

Young men today inhabit a time zone that must spin more quickly than that of our own. They identify problems, propose workable solutions, and they implement them promptly.

That is today's business environment, and so too must it be our lodge environment if we wish to strengthen and retain our membership. We must be proactive, flexible and innovative in our approach and actions. We must be prepared to take risk, be prepared for failure and then learn, adapt and continue to build on success. It was probably best summed in an address by Theodore Roosevelt in 1910, when he said, "It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives

valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly; so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat." We must not allow anything to divert or distract us from developing the strategies and action plans that will be necessary to achieve a sustainable future. TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 109

The Brother-2-Brother Strategy

The B2B strategy has a higher chance of success if the regions, districts and lodges are involved and committed to supporting its implementation. All levels of Freemasonry must take an active role in solving the problems that exist today. This new strategy can only succeed with, "Strong Leadership, Totally Acceptance of the Challenges Ahead, a " Willingness to Try Something Different and To Conquer the Fear OfFailure. It has been said that in many ways our Masonic lodges are like nuclear reactors. Adding or removing rods from the reactor controls the output. Add more rods, and the output increases; remove rods and the output decreases. However, if you continue to remove rods, eventually you reach a point of critical mass, after which no matter how many rods you place

back in the reactor, it will not recover and the reaction will grind to a halt. The challenge that we face is to turn our lodges around before they reach that point of critical mass. To prove successful, each of us needs to be focused on the plan, open to new ideas and accepting of the evolutionary path. • Expand the role of the regions (Regional Chairman).

• Lodges must provide a rewarding Masonic experience to all of its members; i.e.: fellowship, fraternity, self-development, leadership (and much more) to ensure that new members retain a high level of interest.

• Problem solving must be handled in the same manner as it is in the business environment. Identify problems quickly, propose workable solutions and express the expectation that they be implemented promptly. • Promote the benefits of membership.

• Ensure that all of our members feel like valued assets of the lodge. Fully engage the lodge membership

I am pleased to report that the TEAMS had a very productive and rewarding year as we traveled together throughout the jurisdiction promoting and presenting these vital lodge

programs. Your Lodge Resources TEAM is blessed with a fine group of dedicated brethren

at each TEAM level, and I thank R.W. Bro. Ken Campbell, Officer Progression TEAM Leader, R.W. Bro. John Hay, TEAM Leader Friend to Friend and Mentor, V. W. Bro. Iain Wates, TEAM Leader Brother to Brother and V.W. Bro. Gord Crutcher, TEAM Leader, Protocol and Etiquette, as well as, the brethren who form the backbone of these TEAMS and served unselfishly, donating their time and talents to the initiatives of TEAM Lodge Resources.

In closing, I wish to express my appreciation to the Grand Secretary, M.W. Bro. Terry Shand and the staff at the Grand Office for their unqualified support and assistance. It is imperative that the use of these Programme(s) be communicated at every level, and on every opportunity throughout the lodges and districts ofthe Grand Jurisdiction, now and in thefuture. All of which is respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee. DAVID R. DATNARD, Chairman

REPORT OF THE D.D.G.M. ORIENTATION COMMITTEE

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:

"One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is " preparation. 1 1 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

To assist in the preparation for aspirant District Deputy Grand Masters, orientation sessions were held again this Masonic year in the fall of 2007. Those wishing to seek this office where invited to attend programs in Sturgeon Falls, Oshawa, Toledo, Mount Forest, Ridgetown, Hamilton and Toronto. The program, including time for open discussion, was intended to compliment the D.D.G.M. Correspondence Course and consisted of topics on: Qualifications

• Duties and Leadership

• Committees, Divine Service and Special Events

• Communications &. Public Speaking

• Protocol and Etiquette, including what is expected at the Grand Lodge

Communication in July, and General Responsibilities

This year, for the first time, invitations were also extended to those offering to assist as the District Secretary. A separate portion and break-out session for them provided the opportunity to deal with their specific concerns.

Well over 1 00 enthusiastic participants offered positive evaluations on the program plus some suggestions to benefit the upcoming officers. Many felt Saturday presentations may eliminate timing conflicts and more hand-outs would be appreciated. Plans are being recommended for more Saturday sessions along with a general review of the program. The committee wishes to extend thanks to the current D.D.G.M.s for their strong support by not only attending these sessions, but also providing the necessary information on their successors for personal invitations. A thank you also to the past D.D.G.M.s and District Secretaries who offered their experience on general and specific issues during question periods. The dedicated and enthusiastic team of R.W. Bros. Norm Allingham, Cliff Farber, Tom Keith. David Mahon, David Snedden and V.W. Bros. Roy Pickard and Lester Sulzer contributed a great deal ofknowledge and experience to the presentations. It is with regret that R.W. Bro. Cliff Farber, after many years on this committee, has asked to step down. His contribution of time and talent has greatly benefitted this program, and on behalf of the committee, I wish him well in his future endeavours.

Book sales at the sessions were well received , and we thank the staff at Grand Lodge for providing the requested books and electronic equipment.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

BARRY J. HUTTON, Chairman

REPORT OF THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

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:

On behalf of the Communications Committee, it is my pleasure to submit the following report.

We hope that in our efforts to complete our mandate which is to act as an effective communications source between the Grand Lodge, Districts, and Lodges of our jurisdiction, that we have overcome the problem so aptly stated by George Bernard Shaw that the problem with communication is the illusion that it has been accomplished. In these ever changing times, communications of all sorts is what keeps us together and worthwhile effort is important. . .

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The committee served again this year as an additional Grand Lodge communications source. Our services are provided in direct answer to the D.D.G.M.s who asked that a broader range of "stay in touch vehicles" be supported by Grand Lodge.

The following are the highlights of our year:

1 The committee was responsible for the distribution of the D.D.G.M. Trestle Boards and all were received and sent out. R. W. Bro. Barry Snider extracted the contact information for district committee chairmen and these were available on request.

2. The committee maintained various email distribution lists and sent out the itinerary updates for the Grand Master, special announcements from Grand Lodge Officers and

committees as well as notices of other newsworthy events. It was again a busv vear with over 100 email distributions.

3. The committee was a source for contact information for Grand Lodge Elected and Appointed Officers, their addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and mailing labels.

4. Our new webmaster performed the required maintenance for the Grand Lodge web link of "What's Happening". Most data is derived from the D.D.G.M. Trestle Boards, but special event announcements were also added as they relate to either a Grand Lodge or District event. The committee monitored the Guest Book on the Grand Lodge website

and answered all membership queries.

5 The committee administered the Awards Program for Lodge Summons, Lodge or District

Newsletters and Websites. At this time, we would like to congratulate all those hard working Lodge Secretaries, Lodge and District bulletin editors and webmasters. Again this year, an Award Winner was selected along with a Merit Winner from those submissions made by our D.D.G.M.s.

The winners for this year are as follows:

Category Award Winner Merit Winner

Lodge Summons Nipissing Lodge No. 420 Friendly Brothers Lodge No. 143 Nipissing East District Eastern District

Lodge or District The Victorian Hiram "s Lighthouse Newsletter Victoria District Toronto East District

Lodge or District King Hiram Lodge No. 566 St. Thomas District Website

Summary

Of course no committee can run without the valuable contribution of its members. Our committee members are: R.W. Bros. A. T. Burns, W. M. Malmo, R. F. Manz, R. McDowell.

B. Snider, W. Bro. C. Deacon and Bro. J. Johnson. Special note is made of those members who acted as a regional source and sent information to their own circulation lists.

In summary. I would like to quote Edward R. Murrow, a noted radio and TV broadcaster, who stated that the newest computer can merely compound, at speed, the oldest problem in the relations between human beings, and in the end the communicator will be confronted with the old problem, of what to say and how to say it. Our committee works hard to extend our means of how to sav it. 2

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All of which is respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee. DOUGLAS A. CONWAY, Chairman

CALLED OFF Grand Lodge adjourned at 2:32 p.m.

CALLED ON Grand Lodge resumed labour at 8:50 a.m. On Thursday, July 17, 2008.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS

This Report was presented by R. W. Bro. K. L. Schweitzer, Chairman, and on motion of

the Deputy- Grand Master, seconded by R. W. Bro. Schweitzer, it was 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 Credentials begs to report: There are on the Register of Grand Lodge

Warranted Lodges represented at this Communication: By Regular Officers 358 By Proxies 128 By Past Masters 52 TOTAL LODGES REPRESENTED 538 TOTAL NUMBER OF DELEGATES REGISTERED 2,374 WITH A TOTAL VOTE OF 3,1 89

All of which is fraternallyy submitted. _ _ KENNETH L. SCHWEITZER Chairman

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF SCRUTINEERS

This Report, presented by W. Bro. George Benton, Chairman, was received and approved on motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by W. Bro. Benton.

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:

We have counted the ballots deposited in the ballot boxes under our control in accordance with the instructions given to us by the Grand Lodge A.F. &. A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. The ballots therein show the results of the election as follows:

Grand Master Allan J. PETRISOR Deputy Grand Master Raymond DANIELS Grand Senior Warden Ernie R. MORRISON Grand Junior Warden David R MACKEY Grand Registrar Brian R S. MANSON Board of General Purposes: David Garry DOWLING Gregory Hill HAZLITT Terry Allan MCLEAN TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 113

Barry Joseph HUTTON John David BELL David Ross DATNARD Brian Kenneth SCHWEITZER

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the committee. GEORGE F. BENTON, Chairman THANKS

The Grand Master extended his sincere thanks to R.W. Bro. Kenneth L. Schweitzer. Chairman of the Committee on Credentials, their committee personnel; and W. Bro. George

F. Benton, Chairman of the Committee of Scrutineers, and their personnel.

The Grand Master declared the above brethren duly elected.

AWARDS COMMITTEE (William Mercer Wilson Medal)

M.W. Bro. Ronald E. Groshaw was appointed a member of the Awards Committee for a three year term, and M.W. Bro. C. Edwin Drew was appointed a member of the Awards

Committee for a two year term. Due to illness, the usual report was not presented at the .Annual Communication.

REPORT OF THE GRAND HISTORIAN

This Report was presented by R.W. Bro. Wallace McLeod, Grand Historian, and on motion of the Deputy Grand Master, seconded by R. W. Bro. McLeod, it was received.

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, it is appropriate that the Grand Historian should express his gratitude to the

Grand Master, for honouring him with this title. According to the Book of Constitution, one of the duties assigned to this office is to record matters that are connected with the history of Freemasonry in Ontario.

For many years it fell to my lot, strangely enough, to teach poetry to university students-though not English literature. But this gave me a taste for formal verse in our language. I believe that it can be deeply moving for those who read it attentively, and can impress them with important ideas. There are those in our midst who do not share this point of view, and 1 have heard some distinguished Freemasons advise us that, in a Masonic address, we should not waste the time and attention of our audience by inflicting poetry on them. Well, as you will have gathered, I do not agree. But let us move on.

I thought that it would be suitable to talk about the history of Masonic poetry and to give you a few examples. Perhaps the earliest specimen is the Regius Poem of about 1 390, which is extremely long (794 lines). It closes with the words (with the spelling modernized):

Amen! Amen! so mote it be!

So say we all for charity.

"So mote it be." nearly 620 years ago!

But there are many other bits of verse. For example, there are over a hundred documents, known as the Old Charges, or Old Manuscript Constitutions, or Gothic Constitutions, that 1 14 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

were apparently used to govern masonic bodies in the days before the first Grand Lodge was

formed. And at the beginning of three texts of these Old Charges, there is a poem that must

have been composed about 1 600:

Much might be said of the noble art,

A craft that's worth esteeming in each part.

Sundry nations' nobles, and their kings also -

Oh, how they sought its worth to know!

Nimrod, and Solomon the wisest of all men,

Reason saw to love this science then.

I'll say no more, lest by my shallow verses I, Endeavouring to praise, should blemish Masonrie.

Not bad. But if you look at it again, you will see that the first letters of all the lines, when taken together, spell the word MASONRIE.

In 1 723 Anderson's Constitutions was published, and it includes the Enter'd 'Prentices

Song, of which the first stanza runs as follows:

Come let us prepare, We Brothers that are Assembled on merry Occasion;

Let's drink, laugh, and sing; Our wine has a Spring: Here's a Health to an Accepted Mason.

I'm sure that I have heard that sung in an English lodge. But even in the early days there was a certain amount of Anti-Masonic Poetry. A little book published in London in 1 723 called

The Free-Masons: An Hudibrastic Poem purports to reveal the secrets of the Craft. It's 366 lines long, fairly hostile, but it begins like this:

All Kingdoms have their Masons-Free, Which help to form Society.

By Signs and Marks they'll know each other, In num'rous crowds spy out a Brother. They have their Laws, and Orders good, To govern o'er the Brotherhood,

That ne'er have been, in Ages past

Divulg'd, 'till now found out at last:

But here at length the Secret's shown,

And faithfully to all made known.

Then the author goes on to tell us some nasty lies about the Gentle Craft.

And a poster published in London about 1767 (a more recent authority says 1 752) has a picture of a lodge meeting in a public house in Canterbury; the centre of the ceiling has broken, and through the aperture dangles the lower portion of a human figure dressed in a skirt. The rhyme accompanying the picture begins like this:

The chamber Maid Moll, a Girl very fat,

Lay hid in the Garret, as sly as a cat, To find out the secrets of Masons below,

Which no one can tell, & themselves do not know. Moll happened to slip, & the Ceiling broke thro, And hung in the posture you have in your view; 5

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Which frighten'd the Masons, tho doing no Evil,

Who stoutly cried out, the Devil, the Devil....

I forebear to inflict on you the rest of the poem.

But of course a few notable poets have written about our fraternity. One thinks of Robbie

Burns (1759-1796), who was initiated in St. David's Lodge, No. 174, in Tarbolton,

1 1 Scotland, in 78 . At one point in his career, he was planning to go abroad to make a living; and so he wrote his "Farewell": Adieu! a heart-warm fond adieu!

Dear Brothers of the Mystic tie! Ye favoured, ye enlighten"d few. Companions of my social joy!

Tho' I to foreign lands must hie,

Pursuing Fortune's slild'ry ball,

With melting heart, and brimful eye,

I'll mind you still, tho' far awa'....

And the great Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was initiated in Hope and Perseverance

Lodge, No. 782, in Lahore, India, in 1 886. He composed several Masonic poems. One of the best-known is "Banquet Night":

"Once in so often," King Solomon said,

Watching his quarrymen drill the stone, "We will club our garlic and wine and bread And banquet together beneath thy Throne.

And all the brethren will come to that mess

As Fellow-Craftsmen - no more and no less."...

The American Rob Morris (1 81 8-1 888) was initiated in Oxford Lodge, No. 33, in Oxford,

Mississippi, in 1 846. One of the most popular Masonic poems in the U.S.A. is "The Level and the Square." which begins like this: We meet upon the Level And we part upon the Square; What words of precious meaning

Those words Masonic are!

Come, let us contemplate them! They are worthy of a thought; In the very walls of Masonry

The sentiment is wrought.... Not bad! In my younger days, a well-known American poet was Edgar Albert Guest

(1 881-1959); he belonged to Ashlar Lodge, No. 91, in Detroit, Michigan. I don't think that many people today are familiar with him. But one of his poems starts like this:

This I would like to be - braver and bolder,

Just a bit wiser because I am older.

Just a bit kinder to those I may meet,

Just a bit manlier taking defeat; This for the New Year my wish and my plea -

Lord, make a regular man out of me....

There have been a few Canadian Masonic poems. Most of us didn't know that our first

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steps of those I have already mentioned. He was initiated in Lodge No. 14, Simcoe, Ontario,

in 1 840. On December 27, 1 858, he wrote a poem called "Light." It begins as follows: "Let there be light," Jehovah said.

And primal darkness heard and fled. Then, as the waters from the land He parted with Almighty hand; Light ridged the mountain chain with gold;

Light through the vales in glory rolled; Light silvered ocean, lake and stream; Light made the pall-like vapors gleam; Light shone the forest vistas through;

Light gave the sky its burning blue;

Light fell in life-awakening showers. On torpid leaves and sleeping flowers.

And all the universe waxed bright.

Robed in its maker's effluence- light....

And Bro. Charles Fotheringham ( 1 894-1 978), who served as District Deputy Grand Master

of Bruce District in 1943, in 1970 published in New York a book called Ramblings in

Masonry and Other Poems (A Lyceum Book; New York: Carlton Press, 1 970). One of his

efforts, called, "Let's go to Lodge" begins like this:

I say, old friend, let's go to lodge.

Just thinking, it's not right. We haven't been inside for years. Let's go to lodge tonight. I've paid my fees when they were due.

And helped at charity's call.

But, oh, the good I might have done At the Masonic Hall.

I feel we should; Come on. let's go

To meet the "Sons of light."

Get out the little cover case And sport our aprons white.

I want to see the trestle board,

To hear the gavels ring,

And join in with the good old hymns The brethren used to sing.

I fel I haven't played the game

To Mother Lodge, it's true.

There were times I couldn't go. But then, those times were few.

I miss the joy of brotherhood,

And wisdom's radiant light.

I say, old friend, Let's go the Lodge

And have a treat tonight.... A particularly interesting piece of information about Masonic poetry deals with the Royal

Canadian Mounted Police Degree Team. With regard to its history, I was privileged to receive some relevant information from M.W. Bro. Donald H. Mumby. In 1930, a formal 7

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degree team was formed, under the auspices of Dalhousie Lodge, No. 52, Ottawa, and it

continued to operate until June of200 1 . For many years the members of the Team came from

all 10 provinces and the Yukon Territory. In later years however, most of them held membership in lodges situated within Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and Nova Scotia.

Bro. Mumby joined the Team in 1 975, and became its Master in 1983. He remained in

1 the Chair until 200 . When he was elected as our Deputy Grand Master, he had to resign as

head of the R.C.M.P. degree team, and no one else was prepared to assume the responsibility. So in 2001 the team disbanded.

During the period 1975-2001 the Team averaged 12-15 degrees per Masonic year in various locations throughout Ontario. They also exemplified degrees in Quebec, New York, New Jersey, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Michigan, Indiana,

Ohio, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland and Kansas. At their performances

in the U.S.A. it was not unusual to have upwards of 1500 Masons in attendance.

The R.C.M.P. Degree team, at the end of its demonstration, had a poem recited that was

very moving. It has the repeated chorus:

On yonder book, that oath I took,

And I will break it never;

I'll stand by this, and this, and this, Forever and forever.

.And during the recitation of each chorus, the reciter would demonstrate three of the familiar signs of the various Masonic degrees.

This poem is found in a number of jurisdictions in the U.S.A. and Canada, and is

variously called "The Walking Charge" or even "'The Canadian Charge." Its source is not

completely clear. The Grand Lodge of Maine says that it was composed by Benjamin L.

Hadley, Grand Master of Maine in 1942-1943. But Bro. IanM. Donald has published a fine

article called "A Charge by any other Name is Still a Charge." (It is found in the website www.phoenixmasonry.org). And he argues, very persuasively, that the original poem,

entitled "Our Vows," was actually composed by Rob Morris in 1 876. (Carl Glick, his book,

A Treasury- ofMasonic Thought, first published in 1959, had said that it is "Attributed to Rob Morris.")

Perhaps that is enough, or more than enough, to say about the topic of Masonic poetry.

All of which is respectfully and fraternally submitted. WALLACE McLEOD, Grand Historian

PRESENTATION OF NOTICE OF MOTION

The following Notices of Motion were presented on the floor of Grand Lodge and duly adopted.

At the Annual Communication, held on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, the following amendments to the Constitution were approved.

Section 4 remains as is but re-numbered Section 4 (a) and a new subsection (b) added to read:

4 (b) Any other provision of this code to the contrary notwithstanding, the Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario recognizes the M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. and A.M., Province of Ontario (and Jurisdiction) and will consider recognizing

more than one Grand Lodge in another jurisdiction if the mainstream Grand Lodge in that jurisdiction "chooses to waive its right to maintain exclusive jurisdiction and to permit 8

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Section 60 amended to delete 60 (c) in its entirety.

Section 62 (a) changed to read: Voting for the office of Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Treasurer, Grand

Secretary, the Board of General Purposes and all other elective offices shall take place at the time and place ofregistration and voting shall close at the hour of 3 :00 p.m. on the afternoon of the first day of the annual meeting.

Section 62 (e) added to read:

The vote under this Section for the Board of General Purposes and all other elective offices shall be counted forthwith and shall be announced by the Chairman of the Committee of Scrutineer's during the forenoon of the second day of the annual meeting.

Section 104 amended to read:

The District Deputy Grand Master shall send to the Grand Secretary on or before the 1 st day of June prior to the annual meeting of Grand Lodge a report of his proceedings and of the stare of Masonry within his District, together with a list of such lodges as may have been instituted since the last return.

Section 274 amended by rewording Section 274 (a) and a new subsection (b) added to read:

Except as provided in sub-section 274 (b), a lodge must be held in the regular lodge room having the necessary ante-room for all requirements of Masonry. The dedication of a Masonic temple shall be deemed to relate only to the lodge room(s) and the adjoining ante- room(s) and shall not relate to any other part of the temple. No lodge room shall be used before dedication for any Masonic ceremony without the prior permission of the Grand

Master. All buildings or structures in which are situate one or more regular lodge room(s) should have displayed outside of and adjacent to the building or structure, and illuminated sign, pole or surface mounted, in form approved by the Grand Master.

(b) A meeting of a Lodge may be held in a non-Masonic Temple with the authorization of Grand Lodge.

Section 303(c ) changed to read: The original Proxy Form, signed by the Master and the Secretary under the seal of the lodge naming the Past Master so delegated, shall be returned to the Grand Secretary at least 14 days prior to the date fixed for the annual meeting of Grand Lodge. 9

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INSTALLATION

M.W. Bro. Garv L. Atkinson to conduct the installation.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

The Grand Secretary read the names of the following brethren who had been selected in the various districts to serve as District Deputy Grand Masters.

Algoma Kenneth Orr Homepayne

Algoma East Stephen J. Koivisto Sault Ste Marie Brant Stephen M. Dekruyf Burford Bruce Robert P. Ruff Tara Chatham Terry A. Maynard Florence

Eastern J. Robert Geary Foumier Erie Roger A. Reid Kingsville

Frontenac David J. Quinn Kingston

Georgian North John J. Demerse Thornbury Georgian South James R Terry Barrie

Grey Merlyn J. Nicholson Holstein Hamilton A Peter A. Lyles Burlington Hamilton B Robert A. Forbes Hamilton Hamilton C Thomas R. Marshall Stoney Creek London East Robert E. Parker London

London West J. Ronald Brewe London Muskoka-Parry Sound Gerald A. Stillar Nipissing Niagara A John M. Quinn Niagara Falls Niagara B Douglas G. M. Lauder Ridgeway Nipissing East John C. Anderson Temagami North Huron John A. Carswell Teeswater Ontario Blain R. Moffat Orono

Ottawa 1 David A. Ganderton Gloucester Ottawa 2 Peter G. Harbert Ottawa Peterborough M. Sean Eyre Peterborough

Prince Edward Richard D. Burden Hillier St Lawrence Lome D. MacDonald Brockville St Thomas John R. Johnston Rodney Samia William C. Graham Sarnia South Huron Robert C. Wilhelm Granton

Sudbury-Manitoulin Robert J. Fleming Cooper Cliff Temiskaming Arvind K. AggarwaJ Swastika

Toronto Don Valley Leonard E. Feldt Richmond Hill Toronto East Dushan Surovy Toronto

Toronto Humber Valley Gary J. Bryan Brampton 1 20 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Toronto West Steven R. Armstrong Mississauga Victoria Erick R. Watson Burnt River Waterloo John A. Kroezen Waterloo Wellington C. Allin Brown Guelph Western Robert W. Cox Atikokan Wilson North Ronald Findlater Woodstock

Wilson South Stephen J. McQuade Simcoe Windsor Randy A. MacNevin Windsor

York Walter J. H. Rawlins Aurora

Following the presentation of the D.D.G.M.s at the Altar and their confirmation by the Grand Master, they were then obligated and invested by R.W. Bro. Donald H. Mumby. The D.D.G.M.s were then introduced and presented individually to the Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master. APPOINTMENT OF GRAND CHAPLAIN

The Grand Master announced the appointment of W. Bro. David P. Hardie as the Right Worshipful Grand Chaplain.

INVESTITURE OF OTHER OFFICERS The other Grand Lodge Officers were then invested under the direction of M.W. Bro. Gary L. Atkinson: the Grand Treasurer by M.W. Bro. Gary L. Atkinson: the Grand Secretary by M.W. Bro. Ronald E. Groshaw; the Grand Senior Warden and the Grand Junior Warden by M.W. Bro. T. Shand: the Grand Chaplain by M.W. Bro. C. E. Drew; the Grand Registrar by M.W. Bro. T. Shand; and the Grand Director of Ceremonies by M.W. Bro. C. Edwin Drew.

APPOINTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

R.W. Bro. Leslie F. Armstrong Wyoming R.W. Bro. Barry F. Burchill Nepean R.W. Bro. John L. Hay Cavan R.W. Bro. Terrence Horner Toronto R.W. Bro. James D. Kingston Thunder Bay R.W. Bro. Henry Krajewski St. Catharines R.W. Bro. Thomas A. Siemiernik Innerkip

APPOINTMENTS TO OFFICE Grand Dir of Ceremonies R.W. Bro. George Napper Waterloo Grand Senior Deacon V.W. Bro. M. E. Jenkins Prescott Grand Junior Deacon V.W. Bro. Harris Jones Hamilton Grand Supt of Works V.W. Bro. Ralph K. Baker Fenelon Falls Assistant Grand Secretary V.W. Bro. Ervin Aspiras Scarborough Assistant Grand Dir of Cers .... V.W. Bro. Glen Ashman Woodstock Assistant Grand Chaplain V.W. Bro. Murray Dale London Assistant Grand Chaplain V.W. Bro. James Thornton Caledon East TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 121

Assistant Grand Chaplain V.W. Bro. Richard E. Magie Sharbot Lake Assistant Grand Chaplain V.W. Bro. Peter Park Etobicoke Assistant Grand Chaplain V.W. Bro. Reginald Urban Thunder Bay Grand Sword Bearer V.W. Bro. Robert Buchanan London Grand Organist V.W. Bro. Kent Harrington Toronto Assistant Grand Organist V.W. Bro. Norman Dickinson Toronto Grand Pursuivant V.W. Bro. John Sutherland Woodstock

Very Worshipful Grand Stewards Erhan Altayoglu Toronto Robert Ledingham Richmond Gerald W. Anderson Barrie Kenton R. Lounsberry Tillsonburg

David Atkinson Oshawa David J. Lyle Hamilton

Brian G. Barnett Embro Dennis I. Matches Hepworth Gordon M. Bayes Wellandport Henry Y. McClelland Brantford E. Walter Becker Port Elgin G. Neil McGavin Seaforth Harold E. Belfrey Midland Frederick E. Mcintosh Aurora Jaimie F. Bennett Hamilton Jerry McQuarrie Windsor Phillip R. Booker Port Credit Michael H. D. Morgan Niagara Falls Henry W. Camley Etobicoke O. Dale Morrison Rainy River Norman Camp London Andrew D. Murray Lambeth

Bradley R. Carr Hamilton Larry Penton St. Catharines

Elmer D. Clark Durham Gary G. Potter St. Thomas

William J. Clare London Peter N. Richards Kincardine Frederick G. Clarke Campbellford Robert Romberg Huntsville

Richard J. Collier Strathroy Charles Ruttan Timmins Stephen Cooper Hensall Donald A. Salt Iroquois

Robert J. Croft Cobourg Harold J. Saville Sudbury Archie Davidson Keene W. Allan Schofield Sioux Lookout Bruce M. Edwards Caledonia Newton C. Seawright Etobicoke Charles B. Elliott Collingwood G. Hugh Sharpe Bath Raymond H. Emerson Stirling C. Gordon Shobbrook Londesboro Devon L. L. Fermoyle Ottawa Paul Skazin Toronto

Edwin D. Garrett Niag-on-Lake William J. Smellie Arthur

Kenneth C. Grisewood St. George Gerald F. Smith Prescott Richard E. Guay Sturgeon Falls Robert R. Stewart Oakville

Roger I. C. Hansell Toronto Gordon G. Stevenson Leamington

Arthur B. Inch Hamilton Michael J. Stilwell Clinton Paul H. Japp Chatham Paraag Suchak Oakville

David A. Kemp Grimsby William P. Tarr Wallaceburg Edward Kodack Etobicoke Morley Taylor Pembroke Marvin McClenny Aurora Thomas F. Tkach Niagara Falls Winston W. McDonald Ottawa W. Bryce Towill Thunder Bay

Moffat L. Kiloh Ajax J. Barry Tracey Waterloo Fred Krzikowsky Toronto Les H. Wardlaw Guelph 122 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Grand Standard Bearer . V.W. Bro. Armand Pitre Blind River

Grand Standard Bearer . V.W. Bro. John Cook Sunderland

Grand Tyler . V.W. Bro. Don Pratt Woodstock

Grand Historian . R.W. Bro. Wallace E. McLeod Toronto

Grand Piper . V.W. Bro. Bruce Murray Simcoe THANKS The Grand Master expressed his appreciation to the Committee on Arrangements for their dedicated service rendered once again this year.

Recognition of the role of this committee met with the approbation of all in attendance. GUESTS SPEAK

During the session the following distinguished guests, at the request of the Grand Master, addressed the brethren assembled:

M.W. Bro. Roger W. Pageau, Grand Master R.W. Bro. M. J. Squires.. Grand Master Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Grand Lodge of Newfoundland & Labrador

M.W. Bro. Roy E. Lively. Grand Master R.W. Bro. Afeef A. Lazarus, Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia District Grand Master Grand Lodge of Jamaica & The Cayman M.W. Bro. Opkar S. Sandhu, Grand Master Islands Grand Lodge of Quebec

111 Sir Gail Mackay. Potentate M.W. Bro. Edward G. Gilbert. Grand Master Mocha Temple Grand Lodge of New York

M.W. Bro. R. Glenn Allen. Grand Master M.W. Bro. Pat Hutchison. Grand Master Grand Lodge of British Columbia & Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan Yukon

M.W. Bro. E. H. (Ted) Jones. Grand Master M.W. Bro. John D. Han. Grand Master Grand Lodge of Manitoba Grand Lodge of Alberta

M. Ex. Comp. Roland A. Paddle, Grand First Principal Grand Chapter RAM

GRAND LODGE CLOSED

Grand Lodge closed at 1 1:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 17. 2008.

Grand Secretary TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 123 '

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List of Lodges - By Districts Denotes Daylight Lodge Lodges- 10 Algoma District Membership Dec 2007 - 962 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Kenneth A. Orr, Homepayne No. 287-Shuniah Thunder Bay No. 61 8-Thunder Bay Thunder Bay No. 415-Fort William Thunder Bay No. 636—Homepayne Hornepayne No. 499-Port Arthur Thunder Bay No. 656—Kenogamisis Geraldton No. 51 1-Connaught Thunder Bay No. 662—Terrace Bay Terrace Bay No. 584-Kaministiquia Thunder Bay No. 672-Superior Red Rock

Lodges - 8 Algoma East District Membership Dec 2007 750 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Stephen J. Koivisto, Sault Ste Marie No. 412-Keystone Sault Ste. Marie No. 622-Lorne Chapleau No. 442-Dyment Thessalon No. 625-Hatherly Sault Ste. Marie No. 469-Algoma Sault Ste. Marie No. 680-Woodland Wawa No. 487-Penewobikong Blind River No. 698—Elliot Lake Elliot Lake

Lodges - 1 Brant District Membership Dec 2007 - 1 ,072 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Stephen M Dekruyf, Burford No. 35— St. John's Cayuga No. 319-Hiram Hagersville No. 45-Brant Brantford No. 329-King Solomon Jarvis No. 82-St. John's St. George No. 505-Lynden Lynden No. 106-Burford Burford No. 508-Ozias Burford

No. 1 1 3-Wilson Waterford No. 515-Reba Brantford

No. 193-Scotland Oakland No. 5 1 9-Onondaga Onondaga No. 243-St. George St. George

Lodges- 12 Bruce District Membership Dec 2007 - 877 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Robert P. Ruff, Tara

No. 1 3 1 -St. Lawrence Port Elgin No. 393-Forest Chesley

No. 1 97-Saugeen Walkerton No. 396-Cedar Wiarton No. 235-Aldworth Chesley 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

Lodges - 1 Chatham District Membership Dec 2007 752 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Terry A. Maynard, Florence No. 46-Wellington-Victory Chatham No. 327-Hammond Wardsville No. 245-Tecumseh Sydenham Thamesville No. 336-Highgate Highgate No. 267-Parthenon Chatham No. 391-Howard Ridgetown No. 274-Kent Blenheim No. 422-Star of the East Bothwell No. 282-Lorne Glencoe No. 457-Century Merlin

No. 3 1 2-Pnyx Baldoon Wallaceburg

- Lodges — 1 Eastern District Membership Dec 2007 846

D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. J. Robert Cleary, Fournier No. 21a-St. John's Vankleek Hill No. 41 8-Maxville Maxville No. 125-Comwall Cornwall No. 439-Alexandria Alexandria

No. 1 43-Friendly Brothers' Iroquois No. 450-Hawkesbury Vankleek Hill

No. 1 86-Plantagenet Riceville No. 452-Avonmore Monkland No. 207—Lancaster Lancaster No. 491-Cardinal Iroquois No. 256-Lost Villages Ingleside No. 557-Finch Ingleside No. 320—Chesterville Winchester No. 596-Martintown Lancaster No. 383—Henderson Winchester No. 669-Corinthian Cornwall

Lodges - 8 Erie District Membership Dec 2007 - 529 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Roger A. Reid, Kingsville No. 34-Thistle Amherstburg No. 402-Central Essex No. 41-St. George's Kingsville No. 41 3-Naphtali Tilbury No. 290-Leamington Leamington No. 448-Xenophon Wheatley No. 395-Parvaim Leamington No. 627-Pelee Pelee Island 245

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Lodges - 1 Frontenac District Membership Dec 2007 -1,123

D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. David J. Quinn, Kingston No. 3—Ancient St. John's Kingston No. 253—Minden Kingston No. 9—Union Napanee No. 299-Victoria Centreville

No. 92-Royal Edward of Cataraqui . . Kingston No. 460-Rideau Seeleys Bay No. 109—Albion Harrowsmith No. 497-St. Andrew's Tamworth

No. 1 19-Maple Leaf Bath No. 578-Queen's Kingston

No. 1 46—Prince of Wales Napanee No. 62 1 —Frontenac Sharbot Lake No. 157-Simpson Newboro No. 739-Limestone Daylight Harrowsmith No. 201—Leeds Gananoque

Lodges - 1 Georgian North District Membership Dec 2007 - 1 ,096

D.D.G.M. — R.W. Bro. John J. Demerse, Thornbury No. 90-Manito Collingwood No. 348-Huronia Midland

No. 1 92—Orillia Orillia No. 466—Coronation Elmvale No. 234—Beaver Thornbury No. 492-Kamak Orillia No. 249-Bayport Victoria Harbour No. 659-Equity Orillia No. 266—Northern Light Stayner No. 718—Twin Lakes Orillia

Lodges - 1 Georgian South District Membership Dec 2007 - 1 , 1 47 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. James R. Terry, Barrie No. 96—Corinthian Barrie No. 385—Spry Beeton No. 230—Kerr Barrie No. 444-Nitetis Creemore No. 236-Manitoba Cookstown No. 467-Tottenham Tottenham No. 285-Seven Star Alliston No. 673-Kempenfeldt Barrie No. 304-Minerva Stroud No. 737-Innisfil Stroud

Lodges - 1 Grey District Membership Dec 2007 - 988

D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Merlyn J. Nicholson, Holstein No. 88— St. George's Owen Sound No. 333-Prince Arthur Flesherton

No. 1 37—Pythagoras Meaford No. 334—Prince Arthur Arthur No. 200-St. Alban's Mount Forest No. 377-Lorne Shelburne No. 216-Harris Orangeville No. 421-Scott Grand Valley No. 306-Durham Durham No. 449-Dundalk Dundalk No. 322-North Star Owen Sound No. 490-Hiram Markdale

Lodges - 1 Hamilton District A Membership Dec 2007 - 1 ,462 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Peter A. Lyles, Burlington No. 6—Barton Hamilton No. 551—Tuscan Hamilton No. 40-St. John's Hamilton No. 603-Campbell Campbellville No. 135—St. Clair Milton No. 639-Beach Stoney Creek

No. 1 65—Burlington Burlington No. 663—Brant Burlington No. 357-Waterdown Millgrove No. 681-Claude M. Kent Oakville No. 400-Oakville Oakville No. 712-Trafalgar Oakville No. 475-Dundum Hamilton No. 725-W'ellington Square Burlington

Lodges - 1 Hamilton District B Membership Dec 2007 -1,127 D.D.G.M. - R. W. Bro. Robert A. Forbes, Hamilton

No. 7-Union Grimsby No. 1 85-Enniskillen York No. 27-Strict Observance Stoney Creek No. 544-Lincoln Abingdon No. 57—Harmony Binbrook No. 593— St. Andrew's Hamilton No. 61-Acacia Hamilton No. 594-Hillcrest Hamilton No. 62-St. Andrew's Caledonia No. 667-Composite Hamilton

No. 166-Wentworth Stoney Creek No. 7 1 4-Battlefield Stoney Creek

Lodges - 14 Hamilton District C Membership Dec 2007 - 1,215 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Thomas R. Marshall, Stoney Creek No. 100-VaIley Dundas No. 550-Buchanan Hamilton No. 272—Seymour Ancaster No. 555—Wardrope Hamilton No. 291-DufTerin W. Flamboro No. 602-Hugh Murray Hamilton

No. 324-Temple Hamilton No. 654-Anc Landmarks (... Doric) Hamilton No. 495-Electric Hamilton No. 671-Westmount Hamilton

No. 5 1 3-Corinthian Hamilton No. 679—Centennial Daylight Hamilton No. 549-Ionic Hamilton No. 687-Meridian Ancaster 531 5

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- Lodges - 14 London East District Membership Dec 2007 1 ,727 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Robert E. Parker, London

No. 20—St. John's London No. 380—Union London No. 64-Kilw inning London No. 394-K.ing Solomon Thamesford

No. 1 90-Belmont Belmont No. 399-Moffat London No. 300-Mount Olivet Thomdale No. 597-Temple London No. 344-Merrill Nilestown No. 684-Centennial London No. 345-Nilestown Nilestown No. 71 6— Ionic London No. 379-Middlesex Thorndale No. 735-London Daylight London

Lodges - 1 London West District Membership Dec 2007 -1,219 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. J. Ronald Brewe, London No. 42-St. George's London No. 358—Delaware Valley Lambeth No. 81 -St. John's Mount Brydges No. 378-King Solomon's London No. 107— St. Paul's Lambeth No. 388-Henderson Lobo

No. 1 95—Tuscan London No. 529—Myra Komoka No. 209a-St. John's London No. 610-Ashlar London No. 289-Doric Lobo No. 708-Oakridge London No. 330-Corinthian London

Lodges - 8 Muskoka-Parry Sound District Membership Dec 2007 - 941 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Gerald A. Stillar, Nipissing No. 352-Granite Parry Sound No. 423-Strong Sundridge No. 360-Muskoka Bracebndge No. 434-Algonquin Emsdale No. 376-Unity Huntsville No. 443-Powassan Powassan No. 409-Golden Rule Gravenhurst No. 454-Corona Burks Falls

Lodges - 1 Niagara District A Membership Dec 2007 - 1 ,447 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. John M. Quinn, Niagara Falls No. 2-Niagara Niagara-on-the-Lake No. 338-Duffenn Wellandport

No. 1 5— St. George's St. Catharines No. 502-Coronation Smithville No. 32—Amity Dunnville No. 614—Adanac St. Catharines

No. 103-Maple Leaf St. Catharines No. 6 1 6—Perfection St. Catharines

No. 1 15—Ivy Beamsville No. 661 -St. Andrew's St. Catharines No. 221—Mountain St. Catharines No. 697—Grantham St. Catharines No. 277-Seymour St. Catharines 745—Brock Daylight St. Catharines No. 296-Temple St. Catharines

Lodges - 1 Niagara District B Membership Dec 2007 - 936 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Douglas G. M. Lauder, Ridgeway No. 105-St. Mark's Niagara Falls No. 373-Cope-Stone Fonthill No. 168-Merritt Welland No. 471-King Edward VII Niagara Falls No. 169-Macnab Port Colbome No. 535-Phoenix Fonthill No. 254-Clifton Niagara Falls No. 573-Adoniram Niagara Falls No. 337-Myrtle Port Robinson No. 61 5-Dominion Fort Erie No. 372-Palmer Fort Erie

Lodges - 7 Nipissing East District Membership Dec 2007 - 634 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. John C. Anderson, Temagami No. 405-Mattawa North Bay No. 486-Silver Haileybury No. 420-Nipissing North Bay No. 507-Elk Lake Elk Lake No. 447-Sturgeon Falls Sturgeon Falls No. 617-North Bay North Bay No. 462-Temiskaming Haileybury

Lodges - 1 North Huron District Membership Dec 2007 - 7 1 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. John C. Carswell, Teeswater No. 93-Northem Light Kincardine No. 303-Blyth Blyth

No. 1 62-Forest Wroxeter No. 3 1 4-Blair Palmerston

No. 1 84—Old Light Lucknow No. 331-Fordwich Fordwich No. 225-Bemard Listowel No. 341-Bruce Tiverton No. 284-St. John's Brussels No. 568-Hullett Londesboro No. 286-Wingham Wingham

Lodges - 1 Ontario District Membership Dec 2007 - 1 ,743 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Blain R. Moffat, Orono No. 17—St. John's Cobourg No. 31—Jerusalem Bowmanville No. 26-Ontario Port Hope No. 39-Mount Zion Brooklin No. 30-Composite Whitby No. 66-Durham Newcastle 73415

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Ontario District (cont'd) No. 91—Colbome Colbome No. 428-Fidelity Port Perry

No. 1 14-Hope Port Hope No. 649—Temple Oshawa No. 139—Lebanon Oshawa No. 695—Parkwood Oshawa No. 270—Cedar Oshawa No. 706-David T. Campbell Whitby No. 325-Orono Orono

Lodges — 1 Ottawa District 1 Membership Dec 2007 - 1,373 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Dave A. Ganderton. Gloucester No. 58-Doric Ottawa No. 479-Russell Russell

No. 63— St. John's Carleton Place No. 5 1 7—Hazeldean Kanata No. 147—Mississippi Almonte No. 558-Sidney Albert Luke Ottawa No. 148—Civil Service Ottawa No. 560— St. Andrew's Ottawa

No. 1 59—Goodwood Richmond No. 561—Acacia Ottawa No. 231 -Lodge of Fidelity Ottawa No. 665-Temple Ottawa No. 371 -Prince of Wales Ottawa No. 736—Edinburgh Ottawa No. 465—Carleton Carp

Lodges - 1 Ottawa District 2 Membership Dec 2007 245 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Peter G. Harbert, Ottawa No. 52-Dalhousie Ottawa No. 459-Cobden Cobden No. 122—Renfrew Renfrew No. 526—Ionic Ottawa No. 128—Pembroke Pembroke No. 564-Ashlar Ottawa No. 177-The Builders Ottawa No. 590-Defenders Ottawa

No. 1 96—Madawaska Arnprior No. 686—Atomic Daylight Pembroke No. 264—Chaudiere Ottawa No. 721-Bytown Ottawa No. 433—Bonnechere Eganville No. 741-Luxor Daylight Ottawa

Lodges — 1 Peterborough District Membership Dec 2007 - 1 , 1 09 D.D.G.M. — R.W. Bro. M. Sean Eyre, Peterborough No. 101—Corinthian Peterborough No. 313—Clementi Peterborough

No. 126—Golden Rule Hastings . . . Campbellford No. 374-Keene Keene No. 145-J. B. Hall Millbrook No. 435—Havelock Havelock No. 155—Peterborough Peterborough No. 523—Royal Arthur Peterborough 61— No. 1 Percy Warkworth No. 675—William James Dunlop . . . Peterborough No. 223—Norwood Norwood

Lodges — 1 Prince Edward District Membership Dec 2007 - 1 ,594 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Richard D. Burden, Hillier

No. 1 1—Moira Belleville No. 123-Belleville-Temple Belleville

No. 1 8—Prince Edward Picton No. 127—Franck Frankford

No. 29-United Brighton No. 1 64-Star-in-the-East Wellington No. 38—Trent Trenton No. 215-Lake Ameliasburg No. 48—Madoc/Marmora/Tweed Madoc No. 283-Eureka Belleville No. 50—Consecon Consecon No. 482-Bancroft Bancroft No. 69—Stirling Stirling

Lodges - 1 St. Lawrence District Membership Dec 2007 - 1,324 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Lome D. MacDonald. Broctcville No. 5—Sussex Brockville No. 242—Macoy Lyn No. 14-True Britons' Perth No. 368-Salem Brockville No. 24—St. Francis Smiths Falls No. 370—Harmony Philipsville No. 28—Mount Zion Kemptville No. 387-Lansdowne Lansdowne No. 55—Merrickville Burritt's Rapids No. 41 6—Lyn Lyn No. 74-St. James Brockville No. 504-Otter Lombardy No. 85-Rising Sun Athens No. 556—Nation Spencerville

No. 1 1 0-Central Prescott No. 650-Fidelity Toledo No. 209-Evergreen Lanark

— Lodges 1 St. Thomas District Membership Dec 2007 - 1 ,073 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. John R. Johnston, Rodney No. 44-St. Thomas St. Thomas No. 140-Malahide Aylmer No. 94-St. Mark's Port Stanley No. 171 -Prince of Wales Iona Station No. 120-Warren Fingal No. 232-Cameron Dutton 6 8

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St. Thomas District (cont'd) No. 302-St. David's St. Thomas No. 386-West Elgin West Lome No. 364-DufTenn Melbourne No. 546-Talbot St. Thomas

Lodges - 1 Sarnia District Membership Dec 2007 - 1 ,382 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. William C. Graham. Sarnia No. 56-Victoria Sarnia No 307-Arkona Arkona No. 83-Beaver Strathroy No. 328-Ionic Napier

No. 1 1 6-Cassia Thedford No. 392-Huron Camlachie

No. 1 53-Bums' Wyoming No. 397-Leopold Brigden No. 158—Alexandra-lnwood Oil Springs No. 419-Liberty Sarnia No. 194—Petrolia Washington Petrolia No. 425-St. Clair Sombra No. 238-Havelock Watford No. 437-Tuscan Sarnia No. 294—Moore Samia No. 601-St. Paul Sarnia

'. Lodges - 1 South Huron District Membership Dec 2007 1,120 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Robert C. Wilhelm, Granton

No. 33-Maitland Goderich No. 1 70—Britannia Seaforth No. 73— St. James St. Marys No. 224-Huron Hensall No. 84—Clinton Cobourg No. 309-Morning Star Carlow No. 133-Lebanon Forest Exeter No. 332-Stratford Stratford No. 141-Tudor Mitchell No. 483-Granton Granton

No. 1 44-Tecumseh Stratford No. 574-Craig Ailsa Craig

Lodges- 9 Sudbury-Mamtoulin District Membership Dec 2007 938

D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Robert J. Fleming. Copper Cliff No. 427—Nickel Sudbury No. 588-National Capreol No. 455-Doric Little Current No. 658-Sudbury Sudbury No. 472-Gore Bay Gore Bay No. 691—Friendship Sudbury No. 527-Espanola Espanola No. 699-Bethel Sudbury No. 536—Algonquin Sudbury

Lodges- 8 Temiskamtng District Membership Dec 2007 503 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Arvind K. Aggarwal, Swastika No. 506—Porcupine Timmins No. 540—Abitibi Iroquois Falls No. 528-Golden Beaver Timmins No. 623-Doric Kirkland Lake No. 530—Cochrane Cochrane No. 657-Corinthian Kirkland Lake No. 534-Englehart Englehart No. 704-Aurum Timmins

Lodges-! Toronto Don Valley District Membership Dec 2007 - 1 ,952 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Leonard E. Feldt, Richmond Hill

No. 16- St. Andrew's ....(St. Johns) . . East York No. 570-Dufferin Thornhill No. 25-lonic Toronto No. 581-Harcourt Toronto No. 86-Zetland Wilson Toronto No. 586—Remembrance Thornhill No. 156-York Toronto No. 592—Fairbank Toronto No. 265-Patterson Grey Thornhill No. 61 1 -Huron-Bruce Toronto No. 316-Doric Thornhill No. 620-Quinte St. Alban's Thornhill No. 367—St. George Toronto No. 629-Grenville Thornhill No. 522-Mount Sinai Thornhill No. 676-Kroy Thornhill No. 531 -High Park Melita Thornhill No. 696-Harry L. Martyn Toronto No. 542-Metropolitan Toronto No. 703-Lodge of the Pillars Thornhill No. 559-Mosaic Thornhill

Lodges -21 Toronto East District Membership Dec 2007 - 2,01 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Dushan Surovy, Toronto No. 269-Brougham Union Claremont No. 591-North Gate Ajax No. 3 84-Alpha Tuscan Toronto No. 612—Birch Cliff Scarborough No. 424-Doric Ajax No. 637-Caledonia Scarborough No. 430-Acacia Toronto No. 643—Cathedral Toronto No. 473-Beaches Scarborough No. 647—Todmorden Toronto No. 494-Riverdale JR Robertson Toronto No. 653-Scarboro Scarborough No. 520-Coronati Scarborough No. 670-West Hill Scarborough No. 532-Canada Ajax No. 683-Wexford Scarborough No. 543-Imperial East Gate Scarborough No. 705-Universe Scarborough No. 567-St. Aidan's Scarborough No. 729—Friendship Ajax No. 576-Mimosa Toronto 25

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Lodges — 20 Toronto Hlmber Valley District Membership Dec 2007 - 2,223

D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Gary J. Bryan. Brampton No. 65-Rehoboam Etobicoke No. 571—Antiquity Toronto No. 247—Ashlar St. Clair Toronto No. 575-Trillium Toronto No. 305-Humber Weston No. 599—Astra-Mt. Dennis Weston No. 339-Orient Toronto No. 600-Maple Leaf Etobicoke No. 343—Georgina Toronto No. 606—Unity Etobicoke No. 369—Mimico Etobicoke No. 644—Simcoe Toronto No. 410—Zeta- Shamrock Toronto No. 655—Kingsway Etobicoke No. 510—Perfect Column Etobicoke No. 664—Sunnylea Etobicoke No. 537-Ulster Toronto No. 713-Bridgewood Etobicoke No. 547-Victory Toronto No. 733—Anniversary Etobicoke

Lodges - 22 Toronto West District Membership Dec 2007 - 2,375 D.D.G.M. R.W. Bro. Steven R. Armstrong. Mississauga No. 229—Ionic Brampton No. 632—Long Branch Etobicoke No. 356-River Park Streetsville No. 640-Anthony Saver Etobicoke No. 474—Victoria Toronto No. 645-Lake Shore Etobicoke No. 496—University Toronto No. 674—South Gate Mississauga No. 501—Connaught Etobicoke No. 685-Joseph A. Hearn Mississauga No. 524—Mississauga Mississauga No. 689—Flower City Brampton No. 548—General Mercer Toronto No. 710-Unity Brampton No. 565—Kilwinning Toronto No. 727—Mount Moriah Brampton No. 566—King Hiram Toronto No. 734—West Gate Streetsville No. 619-Runnymede Toronto No. 738—Chinguacousy Brampton No. 630—Prince of Wales Toronto No. 740-Ibrox Brampton

Lodges— 14 Victoria District Membership Dec 2007 989 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Enck R. Watson, Burnt River No. 77—Faithful Brethren Lindsay No. 440-Arcadia Minden

No. 268—Vemlam Bobcaygeon No. 45 1 —Somerville Kinmount No. 354-Brock Cannington No. 463-North Entrance Haliburton No. 375-Lome Omemee No. 464—King Edward Sunderland No. 398-Victoria Kirkfield No. 477-Harding Woodville No. 406-Spry Fenelon Falls No. 498-King George V Coboconk No. 408—Murray Beaverton No. 608-Gothic Lindsay

- Lodges 1 Waterloo District Membership Dec 2007 - 1 ,008 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. John A. Kroezen, Waterloo No. 72-Alma Cambridge No. 509-Twin City Waterloo No. 151-Grand RiveT Waterloo No. 539-Waterloo Waterloo

No. 1 72—Ayr Ayr No. 628-Glenrose Elmira No. 205-New Dominion Elmira No. 690-Temple Waterloo No. 257-Galt Cambridge No. 722-Concord Cambridge No. 279—Mystic Tie Cambridge No. 723-Brotherhood Waterloo No. 297—Preston Cambridge No. 744-New Light No. 31 8-Wilmot Baden

Lodges — 1 Wellington District Membership Dec 2007 - 910 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. C. Allin Brown, Guelph

No. 1 80-Speed Guelph No. 321 -Walker Friendship Georgetown No. 203—Irvine Fergus No. 347—Mercer Fergus No. 219—Credit Georgetown No. 361-Waverley Guelph No. 258-Guelph Guelph No. 688-Wyndham Guelph No. 271 -Wellington Erin No. 724—Trillium Guelph No. 295-Conestogo Drayton No. 742-Royal City Daylight Guelph

Lodges - 1 Western District Membership Dec 2007 - 669 D.D.G.M. - RW. Bro. Robert W. Cox, Atikokan No. 41 4—Pequonga Kenora No. 484—Golden Star Dryden

No. 41 7—Keew;atin Keewatin No. 5 1 8—Sioux Lookout Sioux Lookout No. 445—Lake of the Woods Kenora No. 631—Manitou Emo No. 446—Granite Fort Francis No. 660-Chukuni Red Lake No. 461—Ionic Rainy River No. 668-Atikokan Atikokan 11

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District - Lodges - 1 Wilson North Membership Dec 2007 879 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Ronald Findlater, Woodstock No. 37-K.ing Hiram Ingersoll No. 250-Thistle Innerkip No. 43-K.ing Solomon's Woodstock No. 261 -Oak Branch Innerkip No. 68-St. John's Ingersoll No. 569-Doric Corinthian Lakeside No. 76-Oxford Woodstock No. 609-Tavistock Tavistock No. 108-Blenheim Innerkip No. 678-Mercer Wilson Woodstock No. 178—Plattsville Washington - Lodges - 1 Wilson Solth Distrjct Membership Dec 2007 775 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Steven J. McQuade, Simcoe

1 No. 10-Norfolk Simcoe No. 1 8 —Oriental Vienna No. 78-K.ing Hiram Tillsonburg No. 21 7-Frederick Delhi No. 104— St. John's Norwich No. 237-Vienna Vienna No. 149-Erie Port Dover No. 624—Dereham Mount Elgin

No. 1 74-Walsingham Port Rowan No. 701-Ashlar Tillsonburg

Lodges - 9 Windsor District Membership Dec 2007 750 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Randv A. MacNevin, Windsor No. 47-Great Western Windsor No. 579-Harmony Windsor No. 403-Windsor Windsor No. 598—Dominion Windsor No. 500-Rose Windsor No. 604—Palace Windsor No. 521-Ontario Windsor No. 642—St. Andrew's Windsor No. 554-Border Cities Windsor

Lodges - 2 York District Membership Dec 2007 - 1 ,956 D.D.G.M. - R.W. Bro. Walter J. H. Rawlins, Aurora No. 22-King Solomon's Richmond Hill No. 220—Zeredatha Uxbndge No. 23-Richmond Richmond Hill No. 292—Robertson Aurora No. 54—Maple Maple No. 31 1—Blackwood Maple No. 79-Simcoe Bradford No. 468-Peel Caledon East

No. 87-Markham Union Stouffville No. 48 1 —Corinthian Newmarket

No. 97-Sharon Queensville No. 5 1 2—Malone Sutton No. 98-True Blue Bolton No. 634—Delta Aurora No. 99-Tuscan Newmarket No. 635-W'ellington Maple

No. 1 1 8-Union Schomberg No. 646—Rowland Mount Albert

No. 1 29-Rising Sun Aurora No. 702-Lodge of Fellowship . . . Richmond Hill

No. 1 36-Richardson Stouffville

RESEARCH LODGE - NO. 730 - Heritage Cambridge Membership Dec 2007 — 718

recapitulation (571 Lodges) Algoma 10 Hamilton B 12 Peterborough .... 11 Victoria 14 Algoma East 8 Hamilton C 14 Prince Edward ... 13 Waterloo 15 Brant 13 London East 14 St Lawrence 17 Wellington 12 Bruce 12 London West 13 St Thomas 10 Western 10

Chatham 11 Musk-Parry Sound . . 8 Sarnia 16 Wilson North 11 Eastern 16 Niagara A 15 South Huron 12 Wilson South 10 Erie 8 Niagara B 11 Sud-Manitoulin ... 9 Windsor 9 Frontenac 15 Nipissing East 7 Temiskaming 8 York 21

Georgian North .... 10 North Huron 11 Toronto Don Valley 21 Research Lodge .... 1 Georgian South .... 10 Ontario 15 Toronto East 21

Grey 12 Ottawa 1 15 Tor. Humber Valley 20 Hamilton A 14 Ottawa 2 14 Toronto West .... 22 1

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LODGES - ALPHABETICALLY Denotes Daylight Lodge

No and Name District and Location No and Name District and Location

540 Abitibi Temiskaming, Iroquois Falls 550 Buchanan Hamilton C, Hamilton

61 Acacia Hamilton B, Hamilton 1 77 Builders (The) Ottawa 2, Ottawa

430 Acacia Toronto East, Toronto 1 06 Burford Brant, Burford

561 Acacia Ottawa 1 , Ottawa 165 Burlington Hamilton A, Burlington 614 Adanac Niagara A, St Catharines 436 Burns Bruce, Hepworth

573 Adoniram Niagara B, Niagara Falls 1 53 Burns' Sarnia, Wyoming 109 Albion Frontenac, Harrowsmith 721 Bytown Ottawa 2, Ottawa 235 Aldworth Bruce, Chesley 637 Caledonia Toronto East, Scarborough 158 Alexandra-Inwood Sarnia, Oil Springs 232 Cameron St Thomas, Dutton 439 Alexandria Eastern, Alexandria 603 Campbell Hamilton A, Campbellville 469 Algoma Algoma East, S S Marie 532 Canada Toronto East, Ajax 434 Algonquin Musk-Parry So, Emsdale 491 Cardinal Eastern, Iroquois

536 Algonquin Sud-Manitoulin, Sudbury 465 Carleton Ottawa 1 , Carp

72 Alma Waterloo, Cambridge 1 16 Cassia Sarnia, Thedford 384 Alpha tUSCAN .... Toronto East, Toronto 643 Catherdral Toronto East, Toronto 32 Amity Niagara A, Dunnville 270 Cedar Ontario, Oshawa 654 Anc Landmarks (...Doric) .... Ham C, Ham 396 Cedar Bruce, Wiarton

3 Anc St John's Frontenac, Kingston 679 Centennial Daylight . . . Ham C, Hamilton 733 Anniversary .... Tor H Valley, Etobicoke 684 Centennial London East, London

640 Anthony Sayer . . . Toronto West, Etobicoke 1 10 Central St Lawrence, Prescott 571 Antiquity .... Tor Humber Valley, Toronto 402 Central Erie, Essex 440 Arcadia Victoria, Minden 457 Century Chatham, Merlin 307 Arkona Sarnia, Arkona 264 Chaudiere Ottawa 2, Ottawa 564 Ashlar Ottawa 2, Ottawa 320 Chesterville Eastern, Winchester 610 Ashlar London West, London 738 Chinguacousy .... Toronto West, Brampton 701 Ashlar Wilson South, Tillsonburg 660 Chukuni Western, Red Lake

247 Ashlar St. Clair Tor H Valley, Toronto 148 Civil Service Ottawa 1, Ottawa 668 Atikokan Western, Atikokan 681 Claude M Kent Hamilton A, Oakville 686 Atomic Daylight .... Ottawa 2, Pembroke 313 Clementi Peterborough, Peterb 704 Aurum Temiskaming, Timmins 315 Clifford Bruce, Clifford 452 Avonmore Eastern, Monkland 254 Clifton Niagara B, Niagara Falls

1 72 Ayr Waterloo, Ayr 84 Clinton South Huron, Cobourg 482 Bancroft Prince Edward, Bancroft 459 Cobden Ottawa 2, Cobden 6 Barton Hamilton A, Hamilton 530 Cochrane Temiskaming, Cochrane 714 Battlefield Hamilton B, Stoney Cr 91 Colborne Ontario, Colborne

249 Bayport . Georgian North, Victoria Harbour 30 Composite Ontario, Whitby 639 Beach Hamilton A, Stoney Creek 667 Composite Hamilton B, Hamilton 473 Beaches Toronto East, Scarborough 722 Concord Waterloo, Cambridge 83 Beaver Sarnia, Strathroy 295 Conestogo Wellington, Drayton 234 Beaver Georgian North, Thornbury 501 Connaught Toronto West, Etobicoke 123 Belleville-Temple Prince Ed, Belleville 511 Connaught Algoma, Thunder Bay

1 90 Belmont London East, Belmont 50 Consecon Prince Edward, Consecon 225 Bernard North Huron, Listowel 373 Cope-Stone Niagara B, Fonthill 699 Bethel Sud-Manitoulin, Sudbury 96 Corinthian Georgian South, Barrie 612 Birch Cliff .... Toronto East, Scarborough 101 Corinthian Peterborough, Peterb

3 1 Blackwood Toronto York, Maple 330 Corinthian London West, London 314 Blair North Huron, Palmerston 481 Corinthian Toronto York, Newmarket 108 Blenheim Wilson North, Innerkip 513 Corinthian Hamilton C, Hamilton 303 Blyth North Huron, Blyth 657 Corinthian Temisk, Kirkland Lake 433 Bonnechere Ottawa 2, Eganville 669 Corinthian Eastern, Ingleside 554 Border Cities Windsor, Windsor 125 Cornwall Eastern, Cornwall 45 Brant Brant, Brantford 454 Corona Musk-Parry So, Burks Falls 663 Brant Hamilton A, Burlington 520 Coronati Toronto East, Scarborough 713 Bridgewood TorH Valley, Etobicoke 466 Coronation Georgian North, Elmvale

1 70 Britannia South Huron, Seaforth 502 Coronation Niagara A, Smithville 354 Brock Victoria, Cannington 574 Craig South Huron, Ailsa Craig 745 Brock Daylight .... Niag A, St Catharines 219 Credit Wellington, Georgetown 723 Brotherhood Waterloo, Waterloo 52 Dalhousie Ottawa 2, Ottawa

269 Brougham Union . Toronto East, Claremont 706 David T. Campbell Ontario, Whitby 341 Bruce North Huron, Tiverton 590 Defenders Ottawa 2, Ottawa 1

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No and Name District and Location No and Name District and Location

358 Delaware Valley London W, Lambeth 483 Granton South Huron, Granton 634 Delta Toronto York, Aurora 47 Great Western Windsor, Windsor

624 Dereham Wilson S, Mount Elgin 629 Grenville . . . Toronto Don Valley, Thornhill 598 Dominion Windsor, Windsor 258 Guelph Wellington, Guelph 615 Dominion Niagara B, Fort Erie 327 Hammond Chatham, Wardsville 58 Doric Ottawa 1, Ottawa 432 Hanover Bruce, Hanover 289 Doric London West, Lobo 581 Harcourt Toronto Don Valley, Toronto 316 Doric Toronto Don Valley, Thomhill 477 Harding Victoria, Woodville 424 Doric Toronto East, Ajax 57 Harmony Hamilton B, Binbrook 455 Doric Sud-Man, Little Current 370 Harmony St Lawrence, Philipsville

569 Doric Corinthian . . Wilson North, Lakeside 579 Harmony Windsor, Windsor 623 Doric Temiskaming, Kirkland Lake 216 Harris Grey, Orangeville 291 Dufferin Hamilton C, W. Flamboro 262 Harriston Bruce, Harriston 338 Dufferin Niagara A, Wellandport 696 H. L. Martyn Tor Don Valley, Toronto 364 Dufferin St Thomas, Melbourne 625 Hatherly Algoma East, S S Marie 570 Dufferin Tor Don Valley, Thornhill 238 Havelock Sarnia, Watford 449 Dundalk Grey, Dundalk 435 Havelock Peterborough, Havelock 475 Dundum Hamilton A, Hamilton 450 Hawkesbury Eastern, Vankleek Hill

66 Durham Ontario, Newcastle 5 1 7 Hazeldean Ottawa 1 , Kanata 306 Durham Grey, Durham 383 Henderson Eastern, Winchester 442 Dyment Algoma East, Thessalon 388 Henderson London West, Lobo

736 Edinburgh Ottawa 1, Ottawa 730 Heritage Research Lodge, Cambridge 495 Electric Hamilton C, Hamilton 336 Highgate Chatham, Highgate

507 Elk Lake Nipissing East, Elk Lake 531 High Park Melita . Tor Don Valley, Thomhill 698 Elliot Lake Algoma East, Elliot Lake 594 Hillcrest Hamilton B, Hamilton 534 Englehart Temiskaming, Englehart 319 Hiram Brant, Hagersville 185 Enniskillen Hamilton B, York 490 Hiram Grey, Markdale

659 Equity Georgian North, Orillia 1 14 Hope Ontario, Port Hope 149 Erie Wilson South, Port Dover 636 Homepayne Algoma, Homepayne 527 Espanola Sud-Manitoulin, Espanola 391 Howard Chatham, Ridgetown 283 Eureka Prince Edward, Belleville 602 Hugh Murray Hamilton C, Hamilton 209 Evergreen St Lawrence, Lanark 568 Hullett North Huron, Londesboro 592 Fairbank Toronto Don Valley, Toronto 305 Humber Tor Humber Valley, Weston 77 Faithful Brethren Victoria, Lindsay 224 Huron South Huron, Hensall 428 Fidelity Ontario, Port Perry 392 Huron Samia, Camlachie

650 Fidelity St Lawrence, Toledo 61 1 Huron-Bruce Tor Don Valley, Toronto 557 Finch Eastern, Ingleside 348 Huronia Midland, Georgian North 689 Flower City Toronto West, Brampton 740 Ibrox Toronto West, Brampton

331 Fordwich North Huron, Fordwich 543 Imperial East Gate . . . Tor East, Scarborough

1 62 Forest North Huron, Wroxeter 737 Innisfil Georgian South, Stroud 393 Forest Bruce, Chesley 25 Ionic Toronto Don Valley, Toronto 415 Fort William Algoma, Thunder Bay 229 Ionic Toronto West, Brampton 127 Franck Prince Edward, Frankford 328 Ionic Samia, Napier 217 Frederick Wilson South, Delhi 461 Ionic Western, Rainy River

1 43 Friendly Brothers' Eastern, Iroquois 526 Ionic Ottawa 2, Ottawa 691 Friendship Sud-Manitoulin, Sudbury 549 Ionic Hamilton C, Hamilton

729 Friendship Toronto East, Ajax 7 1 6 Ionic London East, London 62 Frontenac Frontenac, Sharbot Lake 203 Irvine Wellington, Fergus 257 Gait Waterloo, Cambridge 115 Ivy Niagara A, Beamsville

548 General Mercer .... Toronto West, Toronto 3 1 Jerusalem Ontario, Bowmanville

343 Georgina .... Tor Humber Valley, Toronto 685 Joseph A. Heam . . . Tor West, Mississauga 628 Glenrose Waterloo, Elmira 145 J B Hall Peterborough, Millbrook 528 Golden Beaver .... Temiskaming, Timmins 584 Kaministiquia Algoma, Thunder Bay 126 Golden Rule Hastings Peterb, Campbellford 492 Karnak Georgian North, Orillia 409 Golden Rule .... Musk-P So, Gravenhurst 374 Keene Peterborough, Keene 484 Golden Star Western, Dryden 417 Keewatin Western, Keewatin

159 Goodwood Ottawa 1, Richmond 673 Kempenfeldt Georgian South, Barrie 472 Gore Bay Sud-Manitoulin, Gore Bay 656 Kenogamisis Algoma, Geraldton 608 Gothic Victoria, Lindsay 274 Kent Chatham, Blenheim 151 Grand River Waterloo, Waterloo 230 Kerr Georgian South, Barrie

352 Granite Musk-Parry So, P. Sound 4 1 2 Keystone Algoma East, S S Marie 446 Granite Western, Fort Frances 64 Kilwinning London East, London 697 Grantham Niagara A, St Catharines 565 Kilwinning Toronto West, Toronto 61 911

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No and Name District and Location No and Name District and Location

464 King Edward Victoria, Sunderland 168 Merritt Niagara B, Welland

471 King Edward VII ... . Niag B, Niag Falls 542 Metropolitan . Toronto Don Valley, Toronto

498 King George V . . . . Victoria, Coboconk 379 Middlesex London East, Thomdale 37 King Hiram Wilson N, Ingersoll 369 Mimico .... Tor Humber Valley, Etobicoke 78 King Hiram Wilson S, Tillsonburg 576 Mimosa Toronto East, Toronto 566 King Hiram Toronto West, Toronto 253 Minden Frontenac, Kingston 329 King Solomon Brant, Jarvis 304 Minerva Georgian South, Stroud

394 King Solomon . . . London E, Thamesford 524 Mississauga .... Toronto West, Mississauga

22 King Solomon's Tor York, Richmond Hill 147 Mississippi Ottawa 1, Almonte

43 King Solomon's . . Wilson N, Woodstock 399 Moffat London East, London

378 King Solomon's .... London W, London 1 Moira Prince Edward, Belleville 655 Kingsway Tor H Valley, Etobicoke 294 Moore Samia, Samia 676 Kroy .... Toronto Don Valley, Thornhill 431 Moravian Bruce, Cargill 215 Lake Prince Edward, Ameliasburg 309 Morning Star South Huron, Carlow 445 Lake of the Woods .... Western, Kenora 559 Mosaic Toronto Don Valley, Toronto 645 Lake Shore ... Toronto West, Etobicoke 221 Mountain Niagara A, St Catharines 207 Lancaster Eastern, Lancaster 599 Astra-Mt Dennis .... Tor H Valley, Weston

387 Lansdowne ... St Lawrence, Lansdowne 727 Mt Moriah (The) . . Toronto West, Brampton 290 Leamington Erie, Leamington 300 Mt Olivet London East, Thomdale

1 39 Lebanon Ontario, Oshawa 522 Mt Sinai .... Toronto Don Valley, Thornhill 133 Lebanon Forest .... South Huron, Exeter 28 Mt Zion St Lawrence, Kemptville 201 Leeds Frontenac, Gananoque 39 Mt Zion Ontario, Brooklin 397 Leopold Sarnia, Brigden 408 Murray Victoria, Beaverton 419 Liberty Sarnia, Sarnia 360 Muskoka Musk-P So, Bracebridge 739 Limestone Daylight Fron, Harrowsmith 529 Myra London West, London 544 Lincoln Hamilton B, Abingdon 337 Myrtle Niagara B, Port Robinson 702 Lodge of Fellowship Tor York, Rich Hill 279 Mystic Tie Waterloo, Cambridge

231 Lodge of Fidelity Ottawa 1, Ottawa 413 Naphtali Erie, Tilbury

703 Lodge of the Pillars . Tor D Val, Thornhill 556 Nation St Lawrence, Spencerville

735 London Daylight . . London E, London 588 National Sud-Manitoulin, Capreol

632 Long Branch . . Toronto West, Etobicoke 205 New Dominion Waterloo, Elmira 282 Lome Chatham, Glencoe 744 New Light Waterloo, Waterloo 375 Lome Victoria, Omemee 2 Niagara Niag A, Niag-on-Lake 377 Lome Grey, Shelbume 427 Nickel Sud-Manitoulin, Sudbury 622 Lome Algoma East, Chapleau 345 Nilestown London East, Nilestown 256 Lost Villages Eastern, Ingleside 420 Nipissing Nipissing East, North Bay

741 Luxor Daylight Ottawa 2, Ottawa 444 Nitetis Georgian South, Creemore

4 1 Lyn St Lawrence, Lyn 1 Norfolk Wilson South, Simcoe 505 Lynden Brant, Lynden 617 North Bay Nipissing East, North Bay

1 69 Macnab Niagara B, Pt Colborne 463 North Entrance Victoria, Haliburton 242 Macoy St Lawrence, Mallorytown 591 North Gate Toronto East, Ajax 196 Madawaska Ottawa 2, Amprior 322 North Star Grey, Owen Sound

48 Madoc/Marmora/Tweed . . Pr Ed, Madoc 93 Northern Light N Huron, Kincardine 33 Maitland South Huron, Goderich 266 Northern Light Georgian N, Stayner 140 Malahide St Thomas, Aylmer 223 Norwood Peterborough, Norwood 512 Malone Toronto York, Sutton 261 Oak Branch Wilson N, Innerkip 90 Manito Georgian N, Collingwood 708 Oakridge London West, London 236 Manitoba Georgian S, Cookstown 400 Oakville Hamilton A, Oakville

63 Manitou Western, Emo 1 84 Old Light North Huron, Lucknow

54 Maple Toronto York, Maple 5 1 Onondaga Brant, Onondaga 103 Maple Leaf Niag A, St Catharines 26 Ontario Ontario, Port Hope

1 19 Maple Leaf Frontenac, Bath 521 Ontario Windsor, Windsor 362 Maple Leaf Bruce, Tara 339 Orient Tor Humber Valley, Toronto

600 Maple Leaf .... Tor H Valley, Etobicoke 1 8 Oriental Wilson South, Vienna 87 Markham Union .. Tor. York, Stouffville 192 Orillia Georgian North, Orillia 596 Martintown Eastern, Lancaster 325 Orono Ontario, Orono 405 Mattawa .... Nipissing East, North Bay 504 Otter St Lawrence, Lombardy 418 Maxville Eastern, Maxville 76 Oxford Wilson North, Woodstock 347 Mercer Wellington, Fergus 508 Ozias Brant, Burford

678 Mercer Wilson . . . Wilson N, Woodstock 604 Palace Windsor, Windsor 687 Meridian Hamilton C, Ancaster 372 Palmer Niagara B, Fort Erie 55 Merrickville .... St Law, Burritt's Rapids 695 Parkwood Ontario, Oshawa 344 Merrill London East, Nilestown 267 Parthenon Chatham, Chatham 6 1

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No and Name District and Location No and Name District and Location

395 Parvaim Erie, Leamington 243 St George Brant, St George

265 Patterson Grey . . Tor Don Valley, Thornhill 367 St George .... Toronto Don Valley, Toronto

468 Peel Toronto York, Caledon East 1 5 St George's Niag A, St Catharines 627 Pelee Erie, Pelee Island 41 St George's Erie, Kingsville 128 Pembroke Ottawa 2, Pembroke 42 St George's London West, London 487 Penewobikong Algoma E, Blind River 88 St George's Grey, Owen Sound

4 1 4 Pequonga Western, Kenora 73 St James South Huron, St Marys

1 6 1 Percy Peterborough, Warkworth 74 St James St Lawrence, Brockville

510 Perfect Column .. Tor H. Valley, Etobicoke 1 7 St John's Ontario, Cobourg 616 Perfection Niag A, St Catharines 20 St John's London East, London

1 55 Peterborough Peterborough, Peterb 21a St John's Eastern, Vankleek Hill 194 Petrolia-Washington Sarnia, Petrolia 35 St John's Brant, Cayuga 535 Phoenix Niagara B, Fonthill 40 St John's Hamilton A, Hamilton

186 Plantagenet Eastern, Riceville 63 St John's Ottawa 1 , Carleton Place

1 78 Plattsville Wilson N, Washington 68 St John's Wilson North, Ingersoll 312 Pnyx Baldoon Chatham, Wallaceburg 8 St John's London West, Mt Brydges 506 Porcupine Temiskaming, Timmins 82 St John's Brant, St George 499 Port Arthur Algoma, Thunder Bay 104 St John's Wilson South, Norwich 429 Port Elgin Bruce, Port Elgin 209a St John's London West, London 443 Powassan Musk-Parry So, Powassan 284 St John's North Huron, Brussels 297 Preston Waterloo, Cambridge 131 St Lawrence Bruce, Port Elgin 333 Prince Arthur Grey, Flesherton 94 St Mark's St Thomas, Port Stanley 334 Prince Arthur Grey, Arthur 105 St Mark's Niag B, Niagara Falls 18 Prince Edward Prince Ed, Picton 601 St Paul Sarnia, Sarnia 146 Prince of Wales Frontenac, Napanee 107 St Paul's London West, Lambeth 171 Prince of Wales St Thomas, Iona Sta 44 St Thomas St Thomas, St Thomas 371 Prince of Wales Ottawa 1, Ottawa 368 Salem St Lawrence, Brockville

630 Prince of Wales .... Toronto West, Toronto 1 97 Saugeen Bruce, Walkerton

1 37 Pythagoras Grey, Meaford 653 Scarboro Toronto East, Scarborough

578 Queen's Frontenac, Kingston 1 93 Scotland Brant, Oakland 620 Quinte St Alban's Tor Don Valley, Thomhill 421 Scott Grey, Grand Valley 515 Reba Brant, Brantford 285 Seven Star Georgian South, Alliston

65 Rehoboam . . Tor Humber Valley, Etobicoke 272 Seymour Hamilton C, Ancaster

586 Remembrance . . Tor Don Valley, Thornhill 277 Seymour Niagara A, St Catharines 122 Renfrew Ottawa 2, Renfrew 97 Sharon Toronto York, Queensville

1 36 Richardson Toronto York, Stouffville 287 Shuniah Algoma, Thunder Bay

23 Richmond . . Toronto York, Richmond Hill 558 S A Luke Ottawa 1 , Ottawa 460 Rideau Frontenac, Seeleys Bay 486 Silver Nipissing East, Haileybury 85 Rising Sun St Lawrence, Athens 79 Simcoe Toronto York, Bradford 129 Rising Sun Toronto York, Aurora 644 Simcoe Tor Humber Valley, Toronto 356 River Park Toronto West, Streetsville 157 Simpson Frontenac, Newboro

494 Riverdale J.R. Robertson . Tor East, Toronto 518 Sioux Lookout .... Western, Sioux Lookout 292 Robertson Toronto York, Aurora 451 Somerville Victoria, Kinmount 500 Rose Windsor, Windsor 674 South Gate Toronto West, Mississauga

646 Rowland Toronto York, Mt Albert 1 80 Speed Wellington, Guelph 523 Royal Arthur Peterborough, Peterb 385 Spry Georgian South, Beeton

742 Royal City Daylight . Wellington, Guelph 406 Spry Victoria, Fenelon Falls

585 Royal Ed. of Cataraqui Frontenac, Kingston 164 Star-in-the-East . . . . Pr Edward, Wellington

6 1 9 Runnymede Toronto West, Toronto 422 Star of the East Chatham, Bothwell

479 Russell Ottawa 1, Russell 69 Stirling Prince Edward, Stirling 567 St Aidan's Toronto East, Scarborough 332 Stratford South Huron, Stratford 200 St Alban's Grey, Mount Forest 27 Strict Observance Ham B, Stoney Cr

1 St Andrew's.. .(St. Johns) Tor D V, East York 423 Strong Musk-Parry So, Sundridge 62 St Andrew's Hamilton B, Caledonia 447 Sturgeon Falls Nip E, Sturgeon Falls 497 St Andrew's Frontenac, Tamworth 658 Sudbury Sud-Manitoulin, Sudbury 560 St Andrew's Ottawa 1, Ottawa 664 Sunny lea . . . Tor Humber Valley, Etobicoke 593 St Andrew's Hamilton B, Hamilton 672 Superior Algoma, Red Rock 642 St Andrew's Windsor, Windsor 5 Sussex St Lawrence, Brockville 661 St Andrew's Niag A, St Catharines 546 Talbot St Thomas, St Thomas 1 35 St Clair Hamilton A, Milton 609 Tavistock Wilson North, Tavistock 425 St Clair Sarnia, Sombra 144 Tecumseh South Huron, Stratford 302 St David's St Thomas, St Thomas 245 Tecumseh Sydenham .... Chat, Thamesville 24 St Francis St Lawrence, Smiths Falls 462 Temiskaming Nip E, Haileybury 5

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No and Name District and Location No and Name District and Location

296 Temple Niagara A, St Catharines 268 Verulam Victoria, Bobcaygeon 324 Temple Hamilton C, Hamilton 56 Victoria Samia, Samia 597 Temple London East, London 299 Victoria Frontenac, Centreville 649 Temple Ontario, Oshawa 398 Victoria Victoria, Kirkfield

665 Temple Ottawa 1 , Ottawa 474 Victoria Toronto West, Toronto 690 Temple Waterloo, Waterloo 547 Victory .... Tor Humber Valley, Toronto 662 Terrace Bay Algoma, Terrace Bay 237 Vienna Wilson South, Vienna 34 Thistle Erie, Amherstburg 321 Walker-Friendship. Wellington, Georgetown 250 Thistle Wilson North, Innerkip 174 Walsingham Wilson S, Port Rowan 618 Thunder Bay Algoma, Thunder Bay 555 Wardrope Hamilton C, Hamilton

647 Todmorden Toronto East, Toronto 1 20 Warren St Thomas, Fingal 467 Tottenham Georgian S, Tottenham 357 Waterdown Hamilton A, Millgrove 712 Trafalgar Hamilton A, Oakville 539 Waterloo Waterloo, Waterloo 38 Trent Prince Edward, Trenton 361 Waverley Wellington, Guelph 575 Trillium Tor Humber Valley, Toronto 46 Wellington-Victory .... Chatham, Chatham 724 Trillium Wellington, Guelph 271 Wellington Wellington, Erin 98 True Blue Toronto York, Bolton 635 Wellington Toronto York, Maple 14 True Britons' St Lawrence, Perth 725 Wellington Square Ham A, Burlington 141 Tudor South Huron, Mitchell 166 Wentworth Hamilton B, Stoney Cr 99 Tuscan Toronto York, Newmarket 386 West Elgin St Thomas, West Lome

1 95 Tuscan London West, London 734 West Gate Toronto West, Streetsville 437 Tuscan Sarnia, Sarnia 670 West Hill Toronto East, Scarborough 551 Tuscan Hamilton A, Hamilton 671 Westmount Hamilton C, Hamilton 509 Twin City Waterloo, Waterloo 683 Wexford Toronto East, Scarborough 718 Twin Lakes Georgian North, Orillia 675 Wm Jas Dunlop Peterborough, Peterb 537 Ulster Tor Humber Valley, Toronto 318 Wilmot Waterloo, Elmira

7 Union Hamilton B, Grimsby 1 13 Wilson Brant, Waterford 9 Union Frontenac, Napanee 403 Windsor Windsor, Windsor

1 1 8 Union Toronto York, Schomberg 286 Wingham North Huron, Wingham 380 Union London East, London 680 Woodland Algoma East, Wawa 29 United Prince Edward, Brighton 688 Wyndham Wellington, Guelph 376 Unity Musk-Parry So, Huntsville 448 Xenophon Erie, Wheatley

606 Unity Tor Humber Valley, Etobicoke 1 56 York Tor Don Valley, Toronto 710 Unity Toronto West, Brampton 220 Zeredatha Toronto York, Uxbridge 705 Universe Toronto East, Scarborough 410 Zeta-Shamrock ... Tor Humber Valley, Tor 496 University Toronto West, Toronto 86 Zetland Wilson Tor Humber Valley, Toronto 100 Valley Hamilton C, Dundas

LODGES BY LOCATION Denotes Daylight Lodge

Location Name and No Location Name and No

Abingdon Lincoln 544 Ancaster Seymour 272 Ailsa Craig Craig 574 Arkona Arkona 307

Ajax Canada 532 Amprior Madawaska 1 96 Ajax Doric 424 Arthur Prince Arthur 334 Ajax Friendship 729 Athens Rising Sun 85 Ajax North Gate 591 Atikokan Atikokan 668 Alexandria Alexandria 439 Aurora Delta 634 Alliston Seven Star 285 Aurora Rising Sun 129 Almonte Mississippi 147 Aurora Robertson 292

Ameliasburg . . .• Lake 2 1 Aylmer Malahide 140 Amherstburg Thistle 34 Ayr Ayr 172 Ancaster Meridian 687 Baden Wilmot 318 1 31

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Location Name and No Location Name and No

Bancroft Bancroft 482 Centreville Victoria 299 Barrie Corinthian 96 Chapleau Lome 622 Barrie Kempenfeldt 673 Chatham Parthenon 267 Barrie Kerr 230 Chatham Wellington-Victory 46

Bath Maple Leaf 1 19 Chesley Aldworth 235 Beachburg Enterprise 516 Chesley Forest 393 Beamsville Ivy 115 Claremont Brougham Union 269 Beaverton Murray 408 Clifford Clifford 315 Beeton Spry 385 Cobden Cobden 459 Belleville Belleville-Temple 123 Coboconk King George V 498 Belleville Eureka 283 Cobourg Clinton 84

Belleville Moira 1 Cobourg St John's 17 Belmont Belmont 190 Cochrane Cochrane 530 Binbrook Harmony 57 Colborne Colbome 91 Blenheim Kent 274 Collingwood Manito 90 Blind River Penewobikong 487 Consecon Consecon 50 Blyth Blyth 303 Cookstown Manitoba 236 Bobcaygeon Verulam 268 Cornwall Cornwall 125 Bolton True Blue 98 Creemore Nitetis 444 Bothwell Star of the East 422 Delhi Frederick 217 Bowmanville Jerusalem 3 Drayton Conestogo 295 Bracebridge Muskoka 360 Dryden Golden Star 484 Bradford Simcoe 79 Dundalk Dundalk 449 Brampton Chinguacousy 738 Dundas Valley 100 Brampton Flower City 689 Dunnville Amity 32 Brampton Ibrox 740 Durham Durham 306 Brampton Ionic 229 Dutton Cameron 232 Brampton (The) Mount Moriah 727 East York St Andrew's (...St. Johns) 16 Brampton Unity 710 Eganville Bonnechere 433 Brantford Brant 45 Elk Lake Elk Lake 507 Brantford Reba 515 Elliot Lake Elliot Lake 698 Brigden Leopold 397 Elmira Glenrose 628 Brighton United 29 Elmira New Dominion 205 Brockville St. James 74 Elmvale Coronation 466 Brockville Salem 368 Emo Manitou 63 Brockville Sussex 5 Emsdale Algonquin 434 Brooklin Mount Zion 39 Englehart Englehart 534 Brussels St John's 284 Erin Wellington 271 Burford Burford 106 Espanola Espanola 527 Burford Ozias 508 Essex Central 402 Burks Falls Corona 454 Etobicoke Anniversary 733 Burlington Brant 663 Etobicoke Anthony Sayer 640

Burlington Burlington 1 65 Etobicoke Bridgewood 7 1 Burlington Wellington Square 725 Etobicoke Connaught 501 Burritt's Rapids Merrickville 55 Etobicoke Kingsway 655 Caledon East Peel 468 Etobicoke Lake Shore 645 Caledonia St Andrew's 62 Etobicoke Long Branch 632 Cambridge Alma 72 Etobicoke Maple Leaf 600 Cambridge Concord 722 Etobicoke Mimico 369 Cambridge Gait 257 Etobicoke Perfect Column 510 Cambridge (The) Heritage 730 Etobicoke Rehoboam 65 Cambridge Mystic Tie 279 Etobicoke Sunnylea 664 Cambridge Preston 297 Etobicoke Unity 606

Campbellford Golden Rule 126 Exeter Lebanon Forest 1 33 Campbellville Campbell 603 Fenelon Falls Spry 406 Camlachie Huron 392 Fergus Irvine 203 Cannington Brock 354 Fergus Mercer 347 Capreol National 588 Fingal Warren 120 Cargill Moravian 431 Flesherton Prince Arthur 333 Carleton Place St John's 63 Fonthill Cope-Stone 373 Carlow Morning Star 309 Fonthill Phoenix 535 Carp Carleton 465 Fordwich Fordwich 331 Cayuga St John's 35 Fort Erie Dominion 615 3 71

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Location Name and No Location Name and No

Fort Erie Palmer 372 Iroquois Friendly Brothers' 143 Fort Frances Granite 446 Iroquois Falls Abitibi 540

Frankford Franck 1 27 Jarvis King Solomon 329

Gananoque Leeds 201 Kanata Hazeldean 5 1 Georgetown Credit 219 Keene Keene 374

Georgetown Walker-Friendship 321 Keewatin Keewatin 4 1 Geraldton Kenogamisis 656 Kemptville Mount Zion 28 Glencoe Lome 282 Kenora Lake of the Woods 445 Goderich Maitland 33 Kenora Pequonga 414 Gore Bay Gore Bay 472 Kincardine Northern Light 93 Grand Valley Scott 421 Kingston Ancient St John's 3 Granton Granton 483 Kingston Royal Edward of Cataraqui 92 Gravenhurst Golden Rule 409 Kingston Minden 253 Grimsby Union 7 Kingston Queen's 578 Guelph Guelph 258 Kingsville St George's 41 Guelph Royal City Daylight 742 Kinmount Somerville 451

Guelph Speed 1 80 Kirkfield Victoria 398 Guelph Trillium 724 Kirkland Lake Corinthian 657 Guelph Waverley 361 Kirkland Lake Doric 623 Guelph Wyndham 688 Lakeside Doric Corinthian 569 Hagersville Hiram 319 Lambeth Delaware Valley 358 Haileybury Silver 486 Lambeth St Paul's 107 Haileybury Temiskaming 462 Lanark Evergreen 209 Haliburton North Entrance 463 Lancaster Lancaster 207 Hamilton Acacia 61 Lancaster Martintown 596 Hamilton Anc Landmarks (...Doric) 654 Lansdowne Lansdowne 387 Hamilton Barton 6 Leamington Leamington 290 Hamilton Buchanan 550 Leamington Parvaim 395 Hamilton Centennial Daylight 679 Lindsay Faithful Brethren 77 Hamilton Composite 667 Lindsay Gothic 608

Hamilton Corinthian 5 1 Listowel Bernard 225 Hamilton Dundurn 475 Little Current Doric 455 Hamilton Electric 495 Lobo Doric 289 Hamilton Hillcrest 594 Lobo Henderson 388 Hamilton Hugh Murray 602 Lombardy Otter 504 Hamilton Ionic 549 Londesboro Hullett 568 Hamilton St Andrew's 593 London Ashlar 610 Hamilton St John's 40 London Centennial 684 Hamilton Temple 324 London Corinthian 330 Hamilton Tuscan 551 London Ionic 716 Hamilton Wardrope 555 London Kilwinning 64 Hamilton Westmount 671 London King Solomon's 378

Hamilton Wentworth 1 66 London London Daylight 735 Hanover Hanover 432 London Moffat 399 Harriston Harriston 262 London Myra 529

Harrowsmith Albion 1 09 London Oakridge 708 Harrowsmith Limestone Daylight 739 London St George's 42 Havelock Havelock 435 London St John's 20 Hensall Huron 224 London St John's209a Hepworth Burns 436 London Temple 597

Highgate Highgate 336 London Tuscan 1 95 Homepayne Hornepayne 636 London Union 380 Huntsville Unity 376 Lucknow Old Light 184 Ingersoll King Hiram 37 Lyn Lyn 416 Ingersoll ....." St John's 68 Lyn Macoy 242 Ingleside Corinthian 669 Lynden Lynden 505 Ingleside Lost Villages 256 Madoc Madoc/Marmora/Tweed 48

Ingleside Finch 557 Maple Blackwood 3 1 Innerkip Blenheim 108 Maple. Maple 54 Innerkip Oak Branch 261 Maple Wellington 635 Innerkip Thistle 250 Markdale Hiram 490 Iona Station Prince of Wales 171 Maxville Maxville 418

Iroquois Cardinal 491 Meaford Pythagoras 1 37 91 581

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Location Name and No Location Name and No

Melbourne Dufferin 364 Ottawa Lodge of Fidelity 231 Merlin Century 457 Ottawa Luxor Daylight 741 Midland Huronia 348 Ottawa Prince of Wales 371 Millbrook J B Hall 145 Ottawa St Andrew's 560 Millgrove Waterdown 357 Ottawa Sidney Albert Luke 558 Milton St Clair 135 Ottawa Temple 665 Minden Arcadia 440 Owen Sound North Star 322 Mississauga Joseph A Hearn 685 Owen Sound St George's 88 Mississauga Mississauga 524 Palmerston Blair 314 Mississauga South Gate 674 Parry Sound Granite 352 Mitchell Tudor 141 Pelee Island Pelee 627 Monkland Avonmore 452 Pembroke Atomic Daylight 686 Mount Albert Rowland 646 Pembroke Pembroke 128 Mount Brydges St John's 8 Perth True Britons' 14 Mount Elgin Dereham 624 Peterborough Clementi 313 Mount Forest St Alban's 200 Peterborough Corinthian 101

Napanee. Prince of Wales 1 46 Peterborough Peterborough 1 55 Napanee Union 9 Peterborough Royal Arthur 523 Napier Ionic 328 Peterborough William James Dunlop 675 Newboro Simpson 157 Petrolia Petrolia-Washington 194 Newcastle Durham 66 Philipsville Harmony 370

Newmarket Corinthian 481 Picton Prince Edward 1

Newmarket Tuscan 99 Port Colbome Macnab 1 69 Niagara-on-the-Lake Niagara 2 Port Dover Erie 149 Niagara Falls Adoniram 573 Port Elgin Port Elgin 429

Niagara Falls Clifton 254 Port Elgin St Lawrence 1 3

Niagara Falls King Edward VII 471 Port Hope Hope 1 14 Niagara Falls St Mark's 105 Port Hope Ontario 26 Nilestown Merrill 344 Port Perry Fidelity 428 Nilestown Nilestown 345 Port Robinson Myrtle 337

North Bay Mattawa 405 Port Rowan Walsingham 1 74 North Bay Nipissing 420 Port Stanley St Mark's 94 North Bay North Bay 617 Powassan Powassan 443

Norwich St John's 104 Prescott Central 1 10 Norwood Norwood 223 Queensville Harmony 438 Oakland Scotland 193 Queensville Sharon 97 Oakville Claude M Kent 681 Rainy River Ionic 461 Oakville Oakville 400 Red Lake Chukuni 660 Oakville Trafalgar 712 Red Rock Superior 672 Oil Springs Alexandra-Inwood 158 Renfrew Renfrew 122

Omemee Lome 375 Riceville Plantagenet 1 86

Onondaga Onondaga 5 1 Richmond Goodwood 1 59 Orangeville Harris 216 Richmond Hill King Solomon's 22 Orillia Equity 659 Richmond Hill Lodge of Fellowship 702 Orillia Kamak 492 Richmond Hill Richmond 23 Orillia Orillia 192 Ridgetown Howard 391 Orillia Twin Lakes 718 Russell Russell 479 Orono Orono 325 St Catharines Adanac 614 Oshawa Cedar 270 St Catharines Brock Daylight 745

Oshawa Lebanon 1 39 St Catharines Grantham 697 Oshawa Parkwood 695 St Catharines Maple Leaf 103 Oshawa Temple 649 St Catharines Mountain 221 Ottawa Acacia 561 St Catharines Perfection 616 Ottawa Ashlar 564 St Catharines St Andrew's 661

Ottawa (The) Builders 177 St Catharines St George's 1 Ottawa Bytown 721 St Catharines Seymour 277 Ottawa Chaudiere 264 St Catharines Temple 296 Ottawa Civil Service 148 St George St George 243 Ottawa Dalhousie 52 St George St John's 82 Ottawa Defenders 590 St Marys St James 73 Ottawa Doric 58 St Thomas St David's 302 Ottawa Edinburgh 736 St Thomas St Thomas 44 Ottawa Ionic 526 St Thomas Talbot 546 8 811

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Location Name and No Location Name and No

Sarnia Liberty 419 Thornhill Doric 316 Sarnia Moore 294 ThornhUl Duflerin 570 Samia St Paul 601 Thornhill Grenville 629 Sarnia Tuscan 437 Thornhill High Park Melita 531 Sarnia Victoria 56 Thornhill Kroy 676 Sault Ste Marie Algoma 469 Thornhill Lodge of the Pillars 703 Sault Ste Marie Hatherly 625 Thornhill Mount Sinai 522 Sault Ste Marie Keystone 412 Thornhill Patterson Grey 265 Scarborough Beaches 473 Thornhill Quinte St Alban's 620 Scarborough Birch Cliff 612 Thornhill Remembrance 586

Scarborough Caledonia 637 Thunder Bay Connaught 5 1 Scarborough Coronati 520 Thunder Bay Fort William 415 Scarborough Imperial East Gate 543 Thunder Bay Kaministiquia 584 Scarborough St Aidan's 567 Thunder Bay Port Arthur 499 Scarborough Scarboro 653 Thunder Bay Shuniah 287

Scarborough Universe 705 Thunder Bay Thunder Bay 6 1 Scarborough West Hill 670 Tilbury Naphtali 413 Scarborough Wexford 683 Tillsonburg Ashlar 701

Schomberg Union 1 1 Tillsonburg King Hiram 78 Seaforth Britannia 170 Timmins Aurum 704 Seeleys Bay Rideau 460 Timmins Golden Beaver 528 Sharbot Lake Frontenac 621 Timmins Porcupine 506 Shelbume Lome 377 Tiverton Bruce 341 Simcoe Norfolk 10 Toledo Fidelity 650 Sioux Lookout Sioux Lookout 518 Toronto Acacia 430 Smiths Falls St Francis 24 Toronto Alpha Tuscan 384 Smithville Coronation 502 Toronto Antiquity 571 Sombra St Clair 425 Toronto Ashlar St. Clair 247 Spencerville Nation 556 Toronto Cathedral 643 Stayner Northern Light 266 Toronto Fairbank 592 Stirling Stirling 69 Toronto General Mercer 548 Stoney Creek Battlefield 714 Toronto Georgina 343 Stoney Creek Beach 639 Toronto Harcourt 581 Stoney Creek Strict Observance 27 Toronto Harry L Martyn 696 Stouffville Markham Union 87 Toronto Huron-Bruce 61

Stouffville Richardson 1 36 Toronto Ionic 25 Stratford Stratford 332 Toronto Kilwinning 565 Stratford Tecumseh 144 Toronto King Hiram 566 Strathroy Beaver 83 Toronto Metropolitan 542 Streetsville River Park 356 Toronto Mimosa 576 Streetsville West Gate 734 Toronto Mosaic 559 Stroud Innisfil 737 Toronto Orient 339 Stroud Minerva 304 Toronto Prince of Wales 630 Sturgeon Falls Sturgeon Falls 447 Toronto Riverdale J.R. Robertson 494 Sudbury Algonquin 536 Toronto Runnymede 619 Sudbury Bethel 699 Toronto St George 367 Sudbury Friendship 691 Toronto Simcoe 644 Sudbury Nickel 427 Toronto Todmorden 647 Sudbury Sudbury 658 Toronto Trillium 575 Sunderland King Edward 464 Toronto Ulster 537 Sundridge Strong 423 Toronto University 496 Sutton Malone 512 Toronto Victoria 474 Tamworth St Andrew's 497 Toronto Victory 547 Tara Maple Leaf 362 Toronto Zetland Wilson 86

Tavistock Tavistock 609 Toronto York 1 56 Terrace Bay Terrace Bay 662 Toronto Zeta-Shamrock 410 Thamesford King Solomon 394 Tottenham Tottenham 467 Thamesville Tecumseh Sydenham 245 Trenton Trent 38

Thedford Cassia 1 16 Uxbridge Zeredatha 220 Thessalon Dyment 442 Vankleek Hill Hawkesbury 450 Thornbury Beaver 234 Vankleek Hill St John's 21a Thorndale Middlesex 379 Victoria Harbour Bayport 249 Thorndale Mount Olivet 300 Vienna Oriental 181 1

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Location Name and No Location Name and No

Vienna Vienna 237 Wheatley Xenophon 448 Walkerton Saugeen 197 Whitby Composite 30 Wallaceburg Pnyx Baldoon 312 Whitby David T. Campbell 706 Wardsville Hammond 327 Wiarton Cedar 396 Warkworth Percy 161 Winchester Chesterville 320 Washington Plattsville 178 Winchester Henderson 383

Waterford Wilson 1 13 Windsor Border Cities 554 Waterloo Brotherhood 723 Windsor Dominion 598

Waterloo Grand River 1 5 Windsor Great Western 47 Waterloo New Light 744 Windsor Harmony 579 Waterloo Temple 690 Windsor Ontario 521 Waterloo Twin City 509 Windsor Palace 604 Waterloo Waterloo 539 Windsor Rose 500 Watford Havelock 238 Windsor St Andrew's 642 Wawa Woodland 680 Windsor Windsor 403 Welland Merritt 168 Wingham Wingham 286 Wellandport Dufferin 338 Woodstock King Solomon's 43 Wellington Star-in-the-East 164 Woodstock Mercer Wilson 678 West Flamboro Dufferin 291 Woodstock Oxford 76 West Lome West Elgin 386 Woodville Harding 477 Weston Astra 682 Wroxeter Forest 1 62 Weston Humber 305 Wyoming Burns' 1 53 Weston Mount Dennis 599 York Enniskillen 185 TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 169

DEATHS 2007

2 J. K. Couillard. G. R. Wooll. 41 J. D. Murray. I. J. McPherson. T. Martin. D. L. Chapman

W. W. Bradley. J. J. McLeish. T. Young 92 H. L. Esford. W. H. Calvert C.

J. C. Hatcher. P. Kent. D R. 42 J. Spilsbury. J. R. Harding D. Hay. J. MacKay. D. W. Sudds. H. A. Martin 43 W. E. Mighton. W. D. Smith. White. C. G. Rutter 3 W. M. James. S. G. R. Goguel. R W Bowman. W. G. Colley. 93 C. R. Merritt W. C. Kempton

O. C. Casselman. D. N. Frost P. T. Julian 94 J. L. Walker. D. L. Lanning. W.

C. H. Taylor. W. C. Westlake. 44 E. E. Jones. H. L. Harwood. K. T. J. Duffy. J. L. Walch

J. E. Cliff. D. A. Porter. E. R. R. Steven. O. Allen. A. Cipu 96 F. J. Crowe. N. G. Stephenson.

Allardyce 45 D. Denton. W. G. Wright B. P. J. G. Jewell. E. E. Stephens. J.

5 D. A. Grant J. G. Wellard. L. Dickerson R. Nixon. R. J. Higgitt D. R. H. Smith. H. G. Snider. E. 46 K. L. Desawlnier Loughlin. R. Stocks

Mayes. J. M. Bunt 47 RVoll 97 G. P. Morton. J. A. Harriston. J.

6 G. J. Lowater. E. F. Carter 48 J. D. Henderson. G. E. Devolin. A. Lennox. N. G. Pearson

7 G. J. Baxter. J. L. Brown. R. H. G. Parkin. P. J. Gray. K. C. 98 W. P. Laceby

Woodall. G. B. Shuker. A. D. Gillies. R. I. McFarland 99 C. O. White. J. E. McMullen.

Bennett 50 D. E. Palmer H. J. Glandfield. F. Preuten. J.

9 R. C. Walker. J. R. Dafoe. R. L. 52 G. F. Clark. J. A. Osborne W. Mark. A. E. Gray

Casey. S. J. Voukelatos. L. G. 54 G. T Sim. J. A. Lennox 100 R. H. Wright A. C. Lawson. A.

Sexsmith. C. Clark 55 R. G. Lannin. W. W. Brown. J. Hoenig

10 B. B Smith. D. J. McArthur W. Levere. R Hollingsworth. 101 V. J. Coombes. P. A. Dunford.

11 D. J. Preston. C. V. Kellar R D. Mosher D. R. Hardie. E. T. Gordon. J. 14 H. E. Buffam. T. A. Poole. T. 56 G. D. Watson. D. W. Bodfield Craw. B. Cahill. N. H. Hewitt M. Hansen. G. G. Rutherford. 58 H. W. Zinck H. W. Smith

C. E. Grainger. M. W. Hallett 61 J. C. Hutcheson. J. W. Covert 105 J. W. Holton

F. A. Dodd J. R. Stewart 106 L. Brooks. L. M. Ramsey

15 D. E. Taylor. D. H. Shurgold. 62 J. Fonagy. M. E. Teskey. G. G. 107 H. W. J. Fournie. K. L G. N. Henderson Thompson. K M. Lang. A. G. Thornton. H. A. Scott D. Imrie

16 A. G. Dickson. M. Rector. W. Corliss. J. C. Beattie. R. Donald 108 E. M. Wise

S. Hawkins. A. S. Taylor. S. 63 R. Hollingsworth 109 L. S. Hoare Mavandadi 64 R A. Wilson. B. Hansen 110 T. E. Holloway

17 D. G. Gummer. J. D. Hare. R 65 P. D. Wilson. V. Kolt 1 13 A. Langs. T L. W. Caughill. W.

A. Smith. H. Reitsma 66 J. Barnes M. Poole

18 R C. Smith. J. Borthwick. F. K. 68 J. L. Ranger. K. Campbell. J. 114 PR Gustar. T C. Parks. G. B.

O. Sheil W. Paul. D. B. Coyle. D. Stone Trew. R. C. Minaker. J. Tozer. 20 L. E. Schou. W. R. Fergusoa 69 R C. Hoard. S. E. Williams. A. L. Austin W. N. Jones. R. T. Foster. F. K. R A. Smith 115 R G. Reid. C. F. Wilcox. W. J. Hyatt. R N. Grycaj 72 D. O. Bowie Dawe. N. G. Pearson. N.

22 W. W. Cockbum. G. W. Rubie 73 A. M. Pfaff. R A. Cushman. D Netchay. J. M. Furedi 23 E. P. Kelley. D. A. Weldon. B Redfern. L. Meades. E. Harte 116 S. R. Lasenby. R J. Burch

Hampson. L. W. Lang 74 L. G. Greer. J. M. Fitzgerald. 118 W. B. Thomson. R. M. Cook.

24 A. B. Murphy. W. J. Orr. R. C. D. I. Stewart R. H. W. Finch

Hawkins. K L. Reid. R. J. B. 75 R J. Griffith 119 G. E. Smith. J. A. Thompson.

Morgan. R. E. Rollins. W. H. 76 J. C. Kneller. B. P. Dolson. R G. E. Rogers. R. W. Green Doland. R. G. Lannin. C. E. W. Fitzgerald. L. Sefton. G. 121 E. C. Rivett

Tysick. G. P. Henniger Vanderidder 122 J. W. Dowd. H. Reitsma

26 H. J. Johnstoa J. R. Ken. J P. 77 F. G. Smith. C. Netherton. W. J. 123 I. A. MacDougalL E. G. Hart Hjort Wood. D. Kerr. A. Patterson. V. G. Prewer

28 S. Kinnaird B. R Sawyer. J. R. Pounds 125 G. C. Warden

29 D. L. Chapman. W. Pettingill. J. 78 R W. Campbell. H. P. King. 126 M. R Lunn. D. A. MacKenzie.

D. Hulin. E. Armstong. M. I. W. H. Popham R. E. Seaton

Bulman. F. Sabo. J. Henderson 79 G. O. Church 127 J. F. Dorland. J. H. MadilL P. E.

31 S. I. Froats. T C. Gatchell. A. 81 F. S. Wickham. D. A. McGugan Ross. J. K McLeod

J. Wild. R A. Taylor 82 G. M. Fair. A. Pike 128 R. A. Easton. L. D. Hopkins. R. 32 J. R Wright J. M. Livingstone. 83 J. L. Coole A. Rodgers. H. D. Cairns. H.

H. S. Gosling. J. M. Chapman. 84 W. G. Riehl Zandstra

L. C. Blackburn. T. Poolton 85 D. W. Wilson. J. Male. A. Hill 129 D. S. Harrison. H. J. Hutchinson 33 T. W. Chapman. W. G. Beacom 86 A. C. Jennison. T. K. Walters. 133 R. M. Fletcher. B. P. 34 R. A. Craig K. Martin. R W. Elliott K. R. Kristopherson. W. D. Parker. G.

35 H. R Kerr. G. J. Abercrombie OswelL A. Campbell. W. Gosse E. Prance 37 D. A. Adam. R L. Clemens. W. 87 J. W. Sefton 135 K. Y. Dick. C. G. Lewington. Nadalin 88 D. H. Hindman. W. F. Grainger. C. Harrop. J. A. Ford R K.

38 E. J. Reynolds. J. A. Galbraith R. K. Lackey. A. J. Caldwell Moreau

39 J. W. Sefton 90 I. E. Thompson. K Fuhre 136 WD. Booth

40 J. Reid. T. L. French. O. Ken 91 R A. Smith. D. R. Dingwall. F. 137 L. M. MacGiJJivray. A. R. 170 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Crabtree. T. A. Daer. F. Adams 201 J. W. Scott. R. F. Sceviour. W. O. Ewart D. J. Howarth F. 139 J. A. H. Kift. C. L Elliott. G. L. S. G. Daly 271 W. Steen. A. D. Marchant. Wilson. C. E. Mcllveen. H. C. 203 A. B. Barton W. H. Allen Goulding. R Patterson. G. 205 R. G. On 272 L. N. Marshall. E. A. Baker. E. Rutkav. R. G. Hosking. W. 207 A. Harkness. A. McNaughton D. Clay. J. A. Mills. D. M.

Kolebniak 208 J. A. Cripps. J. M. Coleman. Horn. C. H. Whaley. F. Seeley

140 J. C. Dancey. A. M. Hueston. J. S. J. Scagell. J. A. Neve. J. R. 274 J. M. Clendenning. G. W. C. Carruthers. D. S. Lacey. A. Bramwell Sample. R. G. Brown T. Miskelly. G. B. Wnght. M. 209 M. W. Harrison. J. A. Christie 277 M. L. Garland. A. G. Williams

T. Hutchinson. R. K. Learn. G. 215 J. L. Root. M. L. Hubbs 279 D. P. Little. P. J. Woods. 1. N.

F. Pineo. C. E. Cooper 216 A. D. Marchant Peavoy. P. McKay 141 C. E. Schellenberger 217 C. E. Cooper. G. B. Forrest 282 S. L. Stevenson. W. E.

143 A. Millar. B. D. Sutherland. A. 219 D. V. Latimer. R. R. Hamilton Carruthers. P. L. Furtney. 1. J. E. Disheau 221 R. Young McCallum. J. Diamond

144 J. S. Cnnklaw 223 I. C. Calder 283 E. Coleboume. R. S. 145 W. D. D. Cathcart 224 K. T. Westlake Woodward. D. Baxter. D. A.

146 F.J. Smith. W. M. James 225 W. J. McConaghy. M. H. Pierson. W. G. Ritchie. A. E.

147 K. A. McGregor. J. A. Clifford Walker. G. L. Vogan. C. North De Mille. R. Noyes. W. Wood

148 E. P. Nunn. M. R. Hughson 228 H. J. Ryder. D. L. Hannah 284 G. P. Gibson

151 J. Thomson. C. R. Smith 229 G. V. Weaver. N. E. Beattie 285 D. J. Read. G. L. Lee. T. B.

153 T. J. Hetherington. G. L. Miller 230 W. G. Burton. D. G. Reekie. Morrice. S. F. T. Reed

155 N. H. Hewitt W. R. Edger J. Quatrale 286 D. Kai. L. G. Elliott W. R. Bell

156 J. Hunter. F. C. Osmond. R. V. 231 E. S. Moore. F. J. Lapointe. 287 K. A. McLeod. T. G. Abthorpe. Turtle. A. W. Emmet E. F. Earl L. Korim A. B. Morgan

157 J. F. Barker. J. A. Earl. L. A. 232 J. M. Hockin. G. N. Henderson 289 M. B. Gilbert J. A. Ingram

Clifford. H. Capell. R. Throop 234 B. J. Lanktree. D. M. Maitland. 290 H. C. Coomber. A. Cincurak

158 H. B. Johnson P. M. F. Shields 291 J. D. Murdoch. H. G. Bell. I. J.

159 H. J. Skynner 235 K. G. Shellington. D. Johnston. Clugston. F. H. Adams

161 R. E. McKague. W. Buchanan H. Meyer. R. J. Warnica. B. C. 292 M. R. Esson. G. P. Semple 162 W. T. Darling Roppel. R. A. Taylor 294 G. Cruickshank. W. D. 164 V. R. Vanderwater, M. D. 236 L. R. Copeland MacDonald

Campbell. D. Wight 237 D. H. Sharpe 296 W. H. Kidd. J. J. Welsh. I. J. 165 R. F. Elderfield. W. T Hall. B. 238 G. W. Clark Morris. W. H. Rudge. G. R.

J. J. Robertson. F. K. Wilson. 243 L. G. Amy. F. Wigood Doig. W. J. Makowy

D. E. Jackson. S. Katerenchuk 245 W. G. Anderson. G. K. McKim. 297 K. S. Langford. F. C. Worboys.

166 T. B. Clark. S. G. Strickland. L. R. W. Card J. Cowper

E. Jacobs. D. F. Pollock. N. E. 247 J. M. Armstrong. K. C. Legge. 299 W. G. Davison

C. Bartlett. J. H. Pettersen. R. J. F. Knapton 300 W. G. Foster

Love Jr.. H. Parry. A. D. Hill. 249 R. W. H. Carpenter. K. R. 302 H. C. Jay. H. E. McNames. D. R. Young. M. E. MacDonald Hawkes. S. R. Bald. E. B. W. Webster. A. E. Thomson.

168 J. Hall Kendall. H. M. Morrison. R. B. M. A. Freeman. M. R. Barrett 169 W. E. Heighten. W. E. Noble. Stewart W. Bryce H. G. Medlyn. G. Vanderidder

J. T Semley. W. Elliott 253 L. G. Revell. J. A. Williams. F. 303 D. Whitmore. H. A. Campbell

172 K.S. Langford J. Plummer. H. R. Gugins. J. T. 304 D. J. Neely. G. J. Julian. A. G.

174 G. Backus. J. C. Hazlewood. Laing. G. T. F. Crabb Martin. J. W. Young. A. H.

W. Engell 254 G. R. Loring. J. B. Wallace Coleman

177 W. J. May. N. Schecter. R. S. 256 E. W. R. Nesbitt. N. R. Trimble 305 L. J. H. Jeffrey

Scoates. G. S. Lowry 257 W. R. Ferguson. J. D. Saulters. 306 K. G. Leith. W. C. Weaver. S.

180 G. Burford. D. V. Leather. A. J. S. Alder. W. F. Seton. K. A. B. Auckland

McGray. T. H. Wakefield. P. J. Budarick 311 D. J. Jemmett

Boyles. M. Garcia. J. L. Bulger 258 J. R. Smith. K. C. King. K. F. 312 J. W. Holling. D. Armstong. H.

181 S. R. Thurston Tudor. W. J. Rose L. McGregor. G. C. Phair

184 D. M. Simpson. R. MacDonald 259 G. F. Pineo. J. L. Ranger 313 J. A. Reynolds. D. R. Rintoul

186 C. G. Ryan. J. W. Macintosh 261 G. N. Aspden 314 J. C. Wilhelm. J. B. Wesselink

192 W. C. Calverley. G. F Cook. 262 C. T. Dent J. A. Mock. D. J. 316 L. F. Stanfield A. Mathews. S. H. Spinney MacDougall 319 W. T. R. Hodgson

193 L. H. Graves. D. A. Gribben 264 F. W. Fraser. J. K. Anderson. J. 320 W. C. Giles

194 JO. Nickels R. P. Gauvin 322 M. R. Knox. G. S. Cameron. D. 195 K. G. Hessel. C. Smith 265 E. T. Pherrill. S. Marcus W. Player

196 F. A. Dodd. K. W. McNab. K. 266 J. D. Jack. K. A. Heatherington. 324 J. Turner. D. W. G. Hassell. J. G. Needham. H. E. Brittle. R. G. W. Walker D. McCosh. R. Pankhurst R. B.

G. Thomson. J. S. Naismith. L. 268 R. V. Bick. D. M. Crowe. R. G. Moffatt E. Budanck Betts. E. W. R. Nesbitt 325 R. A. Taylor 200 A. H. Dahmer. L. R. Copeland. 269 R. O. Stickwood 327 A. Cipu

A. B. Roy 270 R. E. Henderson. P. B. Wilkins. 328 N. J. Johnson. M. Morgan. C. TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 17!

A. Smith A. H. Bums 428 K. Rodd. G. A. Palmer. J. L. 329 R.E.Walker 386 B. Petronis. A. Cipu. H. R. G. Fallis

330 W. F. Botham. 1. E. Shelley. M. Campbell. H. L. Lancaster. D. 430 J. Marks. P. J. Cullen E. Bylund. W. E. Coon. J. K. L. Ballantine 432 D. A. Leifso. K. G. Shellington. Watson. P. D. Thompson 387 J. M. Shields R. W. Hannah 332 O. R. Brown. D. L. Abraham. 388 T. E. Robson. D. S. Adams. 435 W. D. Homsby. M.J. Wenzel. W. J. Bynck. D. Redfem A. P. McNaughton K. E. Johnson. C E. Bannister

333 D. A. MacKinnon. S. H. Rice. 389 H. R. Ounsworth 436 C. P. Gates. W. J. Radboume. R. E. Miller. D. G. Martyniuk. 391 J. L Leatherdale. R. L. Spence. W. A. Sinclair M. H. Hunter J. W. McKillop 437 B. D. Miller. R. McAlpine. D. 337 W. J. Saunders 393 G. K. Mannerow G. Keddy. D. G. Nicol

339 J. C. Morris, J. D. Holdsworth. 394 M. H. Johnson. P. I. Elgie. W. 439 L. Wilding. I. S. McDougall

J. S. Little. W. H. Grimshaw. L. A. Warner 440 K. Martin. A. J. Hoenig C. McManus. T. H. Matthews. 395 H. C. Coomber 442 D. B. Morgan M. Edmondson 396 C. Cammidge. B. Cohen. T. A. 443 R. E. Frederick 343 L. L. Menary. C. A. Batson. B. Hopkins. R. Krueger. R. Raney. 444 L. T. Armagost G. H. Gilpin C. Oram Jr. B. Hampson 445 A. O. Engstrom

344 R. R. Pincombe. E. J. Hughes 397 D. G. Nicol. L. Newman. P. E. 448 F. Getty. E. M. McLean 345 K. K. C. Plumb. R. E. Wilson. Steadman 449 W. Bryce H. W. Smith 398 W. H. Grant, P. W. Imrie 450 N. Krassnoschokow 347 N. A. Murray 399 E. D. Axford. T. E. Henderson 455 W. C. MacDougaU

352 W. A. Gilchrist 400 I. N. Fox. W. T Bowles. A. P. 457 H. W. Shaw. K. M. Armstrong

354 W. G. Petten. J. B. Yeomans. Fish. M. Stasiuk 459 L. J. Oattes. H. W. Bums. A. O. G. Westgarth 401 L. G. Sexsmith. C. Clark M. Johnston. G. B. Sommerville

356 K. R. Burns. J. A. Ingram. 402 W. D. Boggs. W. J. Grant E. 460 C. G. Rutter B. M. Francis V. Moyes. D.'R. Costin. K. A. 461 F. N. Walker. L. R. Brown 357 D. Aggus. G. E. Holditch. Simpson. M. A. Fletcher 462 P. R. Birnie

J. Anderson. H. Murray 403 D. E. Morris. A. Hrbak. G. H. 463 L. Consky. J. B. McKay. G. E. 358 C. Verwolf Forsyth. C. T Hill. M. Lord. F. Blair 359 G. B. Forrest Archer 464 R. L. S. Cook

360 J. C. Smith. G. A. Wake. P. J. 405 C. A. Glandfield 465 S. E. Baird

Glazier. D. F. Pollock. H. W. J. 406 L. Consky 466 G. A. Lockhart R. Hutchinson.

Foumie 408 A. Young. W. J. Wilson. G. F. D. L. Whitton

361 A. J. Peppin. L. Vollick. W. J. Ebdon 467 R. M.Cook

Cowan. A. Acker. J. Osborne 409 C. E. Ratcliff. D. R. Loughlin 468 L. G. Bemey. K. F. Tudor. W. 362 R. A. Robertson 410 W. Major P. Laceby

367 J. K. Ewen. H. S. Carr 412 J. C. Rossiter 469 H. J. Coe. J. E. Edgar. M.

368 H. W. Webster. A. C. Burnham. 413 D. O Smith. J. R. Ford. K. M. Davis. H. F. Bailey. C. W.

W. G. Atkins. D. L. Ennis. A. J. Armstrong Egglesfield. A. Holmes. A. J. Hill 414 G. F. Stuart W. G. Calder. E. Burke. E. F. Kuntz. A. Rapson

369 F. C. Osmond. J. Grosart R. H. A. Martinson 470 J. G. Tumber. L. J. Ladd

Wilson. A.M.Mac Lean. T. H. 415 B. B. Wilson. J. S. Williams 471 T. Dott C. J. Fletcher. R. E. Houghton 416 H. B. Warren. R. Peters. G. E. Williams

370 R. S. Throop. D. A. Ready Beach 472 F. G. Priddle. J. E. Wright F.

372 J. W. Graves. J. Holdsworth. 418 I. D. Stewart Durham

W. A. Graves. C. L. Duff. J. H. 419 R. H. Scarrow. W. E. Andrews. 473 S. W. Martin. E. D. Ewan. K. I. Hooper. L. Prager. R. Lambe G. A. Murray. C. E. Doan. W. MacLeod 373 L. Grime L. Ellis. A. Gilkes. B. Harness. 474 S. B. Young. D. W. Livermore.

374 H. D. Manley. R W. Withers. T. N. Wilson. J. D. Gifford J. O. Warrington

L. A. Craighead. M. Westlake 420 G. L. Henderson. J. E. Baker. S. 475 H. J. Powell, H. N. Lander

375 L. W. J. Hill. J. R. Pounds G. Daly. G. T. Dinsmore. E. 477 H. O. Imrie

376 L. J. Comfoot W. F. Golden. Joeveer. R. D. Scott R. G. 479 J. M. Bonner R. West G. W. Preston Ewing. H. H. Jenkins 482 S.M.Adams 377 D.G.Reekie 422 A. Cipu 484 R. Field 378 C. L. Coleman. W. R. Newman. 423 C. B. Harley, D. N. Minor. D. 486 L. W. Pacey R. T. Booth. R. A. Springett L. Ballantine 488 R. C. McDonald

T. J. Davies 424 C. E. Langston. T. H. 494 J. Burnett D. C. Northcott

379 A. G. Johnson. S. R. Lasenby Houghton. J. W. Gillies. T. G. 495 E. F. H. Clifford. S. Rosenblatt.

380 J. W. J. Carson. E. A. Veitch. I. L. Hamilton F. C. Sargeant J. W. Harvey.

Robinson. E. R. I. Cartwright 425 B. E. Hamilton C. K. Earle. J. Stelmach. J. E.

G. P. Hopkins. C. F. Miller 427 J. W. Haddad. R. A. Kennedy. Trowsdale 383 E. Steele. R. E. Gibson, R. R. L. E. McDougall. M. Mulloy. 496 W. Keir Van Noy W. G. Duval, C. F. 497 R. G. Hosking

384 A. E. Johns. M. A. Moysey. W. Scheunemann, G. A. Ronkanen. 499 J. F. Mundt H. J. Coe

A. Archibald. W. M. Watson. R. J. Chatelain 501 C. W. L. Eggitt W. C. Sadler. 1

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502 J. Magder. W. A. Peterson. R. 551 T V. Saunders. A. Neale. W. J. E. Wilson. D. P. Jackman E. Walker. H. Beamer Beacham 604 G. H. Johnson. W. A. Bassi. W.

505 O. A. Smith 554 D. J. Smith. F. Archer. C. T. J. Rose. E. A. Lamprecht. 506 R. H. Montrose Hill J. M. Masters

507 W. J. Somerville. L. Peever 555 W. E. Ryckman. C. A. Ingleby 606 R. Morrison 508 T. B. Clark 556 D. T. Slobogan. H. Ounsworth 608 L. E. Gilliam

509 B. F. Reams. R. A. Soliman 559 H. Firestone. M. Pinkus. A. 609 E. A. Robinson. J. A. Fisher

510 J. Morgan. R. T. Brick. W. T. Gould. H. Gilbert. L. Rumm. J. 610 W. Harding. S. M. Ellenor. L.

James. K. Wild. D. W. White. S. Anisman. D. Solomon. I. D. M. Noble

B. Mathew Boigon 611 J. D. Webb. B. E. Dixon

511 A. G. Venor. R. J. Johnson. J. I. 560 J. Bushell. R. E. Buckberrough. 612 C. J. A. Clemett A. G. Turner.

Moffat. W. Tabor. T. Abthorpe J. W. Dowd. J. G. Lacroix. A. D. A. Coulter. F. Smith. W. W.

512 J. M. Munro. G. B. Goodwin A. MacKenzie McWilliam

513 A. W. S. Tite. J. C. Greenall. D. 561 J. B. Gibson. W. E. Mitchell. D. 615 G. L. Curtis. D. B. Conhiser. A.

H. Halliwell M. Mulvagh. H. J. Skynner J. McFadden

515 E. C. Gothard. J.J. Todd. K. 562 S. G. Strickland 616 W. K. Gregory. K. J. Macara

Cowper. W. F. Seton. E. C. 564 R. Barrie. G. J. Martin 617 P. H. Shuttlewortru A. J. Cohoe.

Rivett 565 W. F. Stuart. W. W. Cockburn. A. G. McKessock. J. L. Wyatt.

516 R. H. Wright H. W. Clark. G. A. Knox. F. H. W. S. Roberts. J. D. Hagan. D. 517 B. G. Jacobs. L. H. Davis Pearson O. Ireland. A. Young. G. D.

519 A. Vanevery 566 E. R. Imrie. V. Isted. J. Hebid. Shaw. H. V. Parr. T. Couchie.

522 H. Ungerman. J. Bedder. M. D. Logan. D. A. McKay. F. H. R. J. Adams. D. Hamilton.

Goodman. G. Sternberg. W. J. Park W. H. I. Pennell

Boston 567 S. H. Steer 618 W. L. Chapman. J. D. Clarke.

523 B. J. Devolin. W. E. Turner. K. 569 J. D. Muir. G. L. Smith. H. L. G. E. Harris

M. Drain. R. A. C. Armstrong. Brown. W. A. Warner. R. W. 619 L. G. Evans. C. S. Walters. W.

W. G. Muir. C. E. Lavelle Burgess J. Boston

524 W. Braithwaite. B. L. De Man. 570 M. R. Esson. W. J. Boston. 620 J. T. Bryars. J. S. Davis. O. T.

D. B. Hurst. J. Fisher. J. P. B. Cohen Vaxvick. A. J. M. Long Powell 571 M. R. Esson. R. P. Harris 621 R. G. Dunham 526 E. G. A. Wimperis. G. E. 572 R. C. Phillips. W. G. R. Petten 622 A. Bucci

McElwain. J. A. Nicklom. M. 573 R. S. Masales 623 H. G. Hammerstrom. J. E. Read

W. Harrison. D. G. 574 J. L. White. A. W. Kennedy. 626 C. J. Fletcher. R. E. Williams

Wannamaker. J. C. Bond W. E. Sadler 627 R. G. Hardie

527 S. F. Ramsay. E. H. Wingfield 575 C. Cunningham. T. Bickerstaffe. 629 A. E. Joslin

528 J. Helpert S. McKeen C. D. Cox 630 W.J.Boston

529 J. A. Neve 576 E. A. Kahn. G. Lees 631 Q. D. McKay

530 A. F. Amendola. P. M. Shields. 578 A. J. Cohoe. R. M. McEwen 632 J. C. Hagemans. R. J. Mitchell. B. Tedesco. H. H. Jenkins 579 C. A. Robson. M. M. Sumner. K. M. O'Hara. H. W. Perry

53 J. Craw. W. P. Yovdoshuk. I. C. Carter. R. King. H. Rubin. C. 635 R.A.Nicholson A. MacDougall M. Metcalfe. N. Christie. D. A. 636 D. P. McKelvey. L. Histed. G.

532 R. B. Devine. J. B. Conner. J. Fleming. N. Konjevic. D. J. W. Walker

A. MacDonald Smith. L. R. Cascadden 637 J. H. Ormsby. J. Findlay. R.

534 K. W. Bryan. R. S. Smith. L. 581 W.H.Allen Doherty

Peever 584 B. B. Bangs. R. C. Ainsworth 639 D. C. Samson. T. B. Clark, J.

535 H. T. Jenkins. J. Baiger. F. E. 586 D. R. Lobban. R. D. Dowber D. Wright. F. Caldwell. J. A.

White. G. L. Curtis 587 G. H. Hughes Latham. B. A. Nixon. T. J. 536 F. E. Gilpin. W. H. Flowers. W. 588 D. A. Salter Proctor. K. D. Smith

J. Taylor. C. I. Wood. V. F. 590 A. Lieff. W. Tenhaaf 640 W. A. Bushell

Koivu. F. W. F. Lea. H. J. 591 W. J. Fraser 644 E. A. Fry. G. P. Semple. I. G.

McKay 592 A. A. Prout Pye. G. J. Lowater 537 H. S. Brown 593 R. B. Robins. H. A. Murray. R. 645 W. H. Hindle. F. A. Hill

538 R. A. Quinlan. D. W. Player M. Scouten. J. J. Robinson. H. 646 L. D. Moorhead. J. C. Freeman.

539 J. D. Burch. L. Snider. C. H. M. McMurdo W. G. Colley

Fitzgerald. J. Hertel. J. Fisher 594 V. I. Milne. D. C. Moore. 647 J. G. Hallam. K. Mitchell. D. F.

540 H. Jones. M. Rogozynski S. Lupton. D. J. McNair. J. Janes. J. W. Sefton. C. M.

543 J. E. McFadden. E. J. Bell. C. Hampton. A. Chalmers. D. Tait McDougall

A. Batson 597 T. H. Cluff 649 R. L. Mowers. H. J. Gower. R.

544 N. S. Robins 598 R. Dubs. E. Ousey. R. E. Wallis. W. J. Tamblyn. C. G. 546 J. C. Savage. G. E. Payson. N. Nelimarka, H. W. Washbrook Armstrong. R. S. Throop

G. Bowlby 599 A. W. Crowston. H. McTavish 650 J. E. Chernoff

547 K. M. O'Hara. D. Logan. G. P. 600 T. Seager 653 C. Mantle. W. J. Curl Semple 601 D. E. Moore. H. D. Harkins. 654 C. Howell. A. D. Bennett. R. 549 G. F. Kirby G. P. Royer Young. M.J. Hennick, P. E. TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 173

Slattery 680 W. A. Venn. A. D. J. Nelson. 723 L Snider. J. C. Kneller 655 W. K. Hillman. W. Chalmers. R G R. Campbell 724 A. B. Rilett A. B. Roy

W. E. Ayre 681 J. A. Jones 725 R. J. Westaway. A. E. Conlan

656 L. Cunningham. J. J. Johnston. 682 F. R. McVeigh 727 W. J. Boston. G. V. Weaver. E. H. Stone. D. A. Campbell 683 R. E. Dales. R. D. Parsons. F. W.Pratt 657 E. J. Wilson. T. W. Whittle H. Jones. P. Penchoff 728 K. S. Langford

658 S. G. G. Lott D. J. Marshall. 684 F. R. Foster. R. D. Parsons. Z. 730 A. J. Cohoe. R. S. Throop. W.

M. A. Steinke A. Varga. A. Johnson. G. Phair J. Boston. A. B. Patterson. J.

659 R. E. White. A. Henderson 685 J. Gouda W. Sefton. R. J. Wamica. G. H. 661 W. Grover. J. R. Conners. T. 686 M. L. Gutzman. R. A. Easton Gilpin. D. Logan. W. Wright.

Mclnnes. W. Chalmers 687 G. A. Tym. J. J. Birchall. W. J. Curl. D. E. Palmer. D. E. 662 H. J. Coe B. G. Wild Jackson. C. Mantle. B. Dixon. 663 T. D. Livingston. G. A. Kerr. D. 688 B. R. Richardson J. A. Fisher. T H. Houghton. G. V. McCabe. R. J. Westaway 689 J. E. Gow, F. W. Merrick. R. B. P. Semple. D. A. Salter

664 W. H. Hindle. J. Fisher Bartlett 731 K. S.Langford

665 R S. Throop. W. J. Hall. E. G. 690 G. T. Dinsmore 733 W. J. Boston. G. V. Weaver. Heffernan 691 S. O. Scott L. G. Evans

666 W. J. Campbell. R. S. Throop. 695 R. J. McKendry 734 L. G. Williamson

A. J. B. Pierson. R. A. Beaudrie 696 L Grime. D. S. Fisher. F. F. 735 A. G. Johnson. W. F. Botham. 667 J. H. Nunn, G. E. Bearfoot T. Gosselin. F. A. Walden H. W. Smith. D. A. Hutchison.

B. Clark. D. A. Anderson. T. 698 D. C. Dakins. J. E. La Rocque. W. E. Ayre. K. K. C. Plumb Poolton E. C. W. Poynter. W. W. Hicks 736 H. Bailey. C. E. Meslage. L. H.

669 G. D. Shaw 699 J. C. Hallows. J. E. Lightfoot Davis. E. S. Cope. G. P. Dixon 670 J. G. Hallam. E. J. Bell. D. A. L. Penton 737 G. H. Gilpin. R Hutchinson. D. McKay 701 L. L. Grose. W. H. Popham. R. Beattie

671 P. Howison. J. P. Gordon French 738 W. J. Boston

672 W. M. Evans. E. L. Martin 702 T. M. Young. J. W. Graves 739 C. G. Rutter. A. J. Cohoe 673 P. C. Flowers. D. F. Moran. S. 705 E. E. Reid 740 W. Pratt H. Perry. W. Graham

R Read 706 J. A. Leonard. R. Waugh 742 W. J. Rose. K. F. Tudor

674 W. E. Hendry. W. J. Fraser. W. 708 D. A. Hutchison 743 T. H. Houghton. W. Nadalin.

R F. Price. R. B. Stewart 710 D. E. Wake. J. Collins W. F. Botham. T. E. Henderson.

675 F. E. James. C. B. Anderson 713 R. Doherty G. P. Semple. J. G. Hallam. D.

677 J. A. Lennox 714 R W. Whiteside. W. R. Beattie. A. Hutchison. W. J. Boston. R. 678 E. J. Kendall. G. G. Ede. A. S. T. B. Clark T Booth. C. Verwolf. D. A.

Bullis. C. A. Glandfield 716 R. J. Biggins. W. F. Gadsden Salter. C. F. Miller. H. Jones.

679 J. D. Wright H. H. Lett. R. F. 717 F. Knapton H. G. Snider

Burnett. I. R. A. Harrington. D. 718 J.S.Davis 744 J. A. Fisher. C. R. Smith C. Moore. T. B. Clark 722 K. S.Langford 745 G. H. Hughes. D. R. Sudds

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2 E. Sibbett T. A. Straker. C. Barnes. P. J. Waterman Stuart R. F. Sinclair. L. J. McSweeney 29 C. H. Harper. T. C. Lapp Niebel. D. G. Goudy. R. W. 3 A. E. Symmonds. W. A. Johns. 30 M. E. Thieband. M. A. Moyer. Shaw. T. R. Camey

J. C. Kennedy. W. S. Stewart M. Santoro 75 J. G. Moluchi. D. A. Schofield.

B. M. Cave. K. Buyukyilmaz. 32 S. N. R. Katerenchuk. S. P. R Warburton. J. McCrimmon

A. Biafore. T. Aucoin. G. Allan Perpich. E. J. Wall 77 J. S. Hunter

7 J. M. Badowski 35 B. C. Phillips. J. M. Smith. W. 79 J. L. Woodcock. H. Fuss. N. R 14 M.W.Gordon G. MacDonald. T. N. Yocco. Parker

16 A. Hannigan. N. Stefanoff, A. F. Fuca. W. J. Dowling. S. W. 82 R. W. Black. F. L. Gayle

C. Worrall Blacklock, R. J. Smith 83 J. R. M. Smith

17 R J. Benns. J. R. Merlin 39 A. Francis. R H. Guy 84 J. W. McKay. F. E. Anderson.

20 R. J. White 40 J. N. McCallum. R Biljetina K. G. Henderson

22 H.Mustafa 41 R. Hunting. T. Reimer 90 J. Lapointe

23 K. A. Brown. A. Lyons. S. M. 43 G. L. Easton. B. Nicks 92 A. L. Gardiner. C. Hulse

Palfrey. W. D. Macdonald. E. 45 W. L. J. Thome 93 B. J. McBlane

L. R Murphy, J. Cantos. Y. J. 46 B. W. Ripley 96 G. H. Neely. T. C. Lapp. D. Metaljans 50 G. Smith. R. Sparks Rapkoski. B. J. Coghill

24 J. W. J. Kerruish. D. J. Mantle. 56 I. Bradley. D. Knight 97 L. L. Thornton. M. E. Fairbam.

B. Gilroy, R. Hansen. R. Brus 62 J. M. Smith. S. N. Katerenchuk. S. A. MacMillan. C. K. Garcia.

25 J. Scott G. Page. B. J. Lawrie. R. Djurdjevic D. Padmore. G. D. Kirkpatrick. A. Kwan. V. Yatsynovich, H. 63 E. A. Johns. M. Hoult S. A. MacGregor. B. Cranston E. Shepherd 64 B. E. Kotarba. E. Chartrand 98 B. Tibbits

27 J. R. Oliver 65 J. Tham 100 P. Mercado

28 J. D. MacDonald. R. Fairnie. D. 66 G. J. Robertson 103 J. Glover. L. E. Aiello. W. J.

A. Moss. D. S. Watson. R. K. 72 R. W. Hewitt R Witfield. D. J. Martin. D. i. Coyle 1

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113 C. W. Bowman. J P. Williams gaston. A. Barreto-gil. M. 452 J. P. Tinkess. W. K. MacKenzie 122 A.J. Pennock Bashi. M. Knight 462 G. A. Goddard. C. C. Proctor.

12? P. S. Smith. P. T. Riddell. J. C. 314 M. Patsalis R. Sharp. J. W. Sanderson. K. J.

Rushlow. J. G. L. Lord 321 J. Rothwell. J. C. Harkins Watson. R. K. Bilodeau

125 R. W. Harris. B. Chamberlain. 324 J. Dean. D. Spierings 463 P. W. Morrison. G. J. T. H. Dixon. D. Hollingsworth 325 G. Goldboume Robertson

131 R. Roscoe 327 V. E. Blackmore. L. Mclmoyle 464 F. Van lersel. B. J. Bartlett

135 C. Ramsey. J. E. Ramsey. S. E. 328 E. Lambrechts. J. Gough 466 S. D. Cosgrey Ramsey 329 M. Fazekas. C. S. Whitford 467 M. Fazekas 143 R. M. Gardener 330 D. A. Guse 468 S. Black

145 S. R. Fair. M. A. Godfrey 332 D. Bonner. D. J. Cooper 469 R. S. Smith

146 A. C. Webb. R. E. Scheetz 333 G. Subject 470 B. J. Coghill. G. H. Gardner. N.

151 S. W. Simpson. N. Poulimenos. 334 H. G. Keough R. Summers

K. Simard. S. Rupert. R. Carr 336 D. Morden 471 M. Hemes

156 T. Cannell. H. C. Kennedy. L. 341 R. E. Conley 475 M. V. Wood. T. J. Packer, M.

C. Kennedy. L. J. Ticknor 343 B. B. Tigert. K. E. Seaton. R. S. Graham

159 J. Kirkpatrick Aldridge. J. E. Thompson 479 G. A. Sutherland. J. W. Lake.

164 S. L. Monroe 344 D. M. Lee D. G. Decker. R. Varcoe. M. T.

166 E. E. Blenkhorn. D. R. Plevel. 345 S. Haywood Fostner

S. P. Coughlin 346 R. W. Sutton. A. Kwan. H. E. 481 C.H.Harper

196 P. A. Grainger Shepherd. T. H. Dunnah. D. S. 484 J. Kirkpatrick. C. Steiner. R.

201 T. J. N. Johnston E. Cowan. J. Hall Fuerst

203 R. R. Gibson. P. R. Thompson. 352 M. Richardson 490 J. A. Van Beurden

J. E. Pomeroy 356 M. K. Brombacher. J. Deluca 494 T. B. Spinney. J. Carson. T. C.

209 J. Armstrong. E. B. Bingley 357 C. G. Harrod. J. Spears J. Burrowes. J. L Heacock. D.

221 W. J. Duffin. J. C. Munro. E. 367 C. Butt. J. Dalhouse. L. Jeffrey F. Wright. K. A. Honig

Sibbett. J. W. Howard 375 G. R. Smith 495 G. W. Clue. D. W. Watkins

223 P. J. D. Martin 378 S. I. Sussman. M. Coulter. T. J. 500 F. N. Eid. M. Naasani. G.

228 J. W. Rae Slemin. N. J. Steedman Youssef. M. H. McNeil 231 M. S. Greenham. C. A. Ham. 379 A. N. Tetzlaff 505 S. Laurente. M. H. Smith A. D. F. Kenner 380 G. E. Jene. P. A. Hanley 506 G. Deacon 242 D. Rusland 383 L. D. Cotton 510 L. W. Humphrey. W. Dickson 249 R. Ainsley 384 A. T. Mallett 511 F. Baril. D. P. Siczkar. C. E.

253 J. D. Brice. P. Grey 388 G. E. Miller Aegard. A. Basaraba

254 G. Rennie 392 W. E. Passingham. S. N. R. 513 I. M. Hamilton. G. Green

257 J. A. Hunsdale. J. McFadyen Katerenchuk 515 C. Godbout

265 J. D. Kirschbaum. S. Charikar. 395 G. Atwell 516 R. Lowe, L. G. MacAulay. K. P. Doyle. E. Solomon 399 N. Cunaha. M. B. Whitney. S. Termarsh. D. Smith

266 D. J. Currie. A. Burgher. S. Jennison 520 J. A. Morrison. A. Awan. J. C.

Plonski 400 E. J. Kowal. H. C. Dakers. J. C. Hernandez. V. P. Bugtong. R.

269 S. D. Cosgrey. B. S. Richards McGill. D. J. Scott. P. Brough. McBean. A. R. Richardson

270 I. L. Locke. R. P. Meldrum. R. S. Campbell 52 D. E. Glover, R. E. Glover. S.

J. Nicholls 402 F. L. Foster. S. M. Weatherbie. B. Mudford. J. Reid

271 E. Beck. W. Inglis. J. Sherratt, B. D. Bemath. R. R. CNeil 522 V. Beitner K. E. Lemm. B. D. De Jong. R. 403 Z. Martin, V. Aitamian, 524 A. Barron. D. Freeman

A. Caldwell. J. P. Rogers. R. J. Oliver 526 M. Fisher. J. D. Scales Purvs. H. Riehl. A. A. Scott 405 M. D. Linkie. C. D. Smith 528 J.C.Butler

274 J. L. Vanheck. G. McDougall. 409 N. D. Merchant. A. A. King. D. 529 R. Ackroyd. D. N. Sutcliffe. J. G. Dalios. M. C. Tompkins. A. McDonald. M. Gillan. R. Hair. Fawcett

F. Morrison G. Canning. M. Richardson. D. 531 J. J. Heaney, D. L. Caldwell

277 J. G. Fraser. J. M. McPhail. D. G. J. Thompson. H. A. Wood 536 D. H. Mitchell A. McLeod. Z. Azadi 410 K. Vartanian. R. Neville 538 A. Burgher

279 C. Buzny 413 R. G. Ayotte. G. P. McCracken 539 F. W. Clarke. D. J. Thistle 283 T. Hin 414 M. Kruz 542 N. Bogdanovic

287 R. L. Tindall. B. W. Kivi 419 W. E. Passingham. B. J. Dennis 543 A. Alloway. M. Maclnnis. K. 289 M.C.Tobias 420 D. F. McGowan Clarke, A. C. Hunter. G. Rozon.

291 J. D. Lane 428 B. S. Albert J. Cole. W. J. Quick. W. Ang.

292 M. D. S. Costa 430 A. Fortun, K. A. Picken V. Batsura, B. M. McCuaig. J.

302 J. J. Blaxall. J. S. Harper. A. N. 431 G. R. Vahey S. Chamberlain. R. McDonald

Tetzlaff. R. J. White 434 M. Timoransky 546 J. E. F. Mills 304 F. S. Loft M. F. McLellan 437 D. Halsall 549 R. C. Kiss

305 K Mash. M. W. Sedore. E. M. 439 I. F. MacCuaig. R. B. 550 S. A. Carless TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 175

551 J. M. Pope. M. D. Varey 624 M. P. Kupczyk Irish. N. K. French

555 T. M. B. Pearsoa D. Kopyl. 625 W. J. R. Smith. M. Zauner 671 J. Hall. R. G. Howard

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G. Montekio. J. Papadimitriou. 630 Y. Al-hashimi. R Stockmann Phillips. J. Texmo. W. P. Perrie.

M. M. Nicols. V. Beitner 634 R. Quinn. J. Blaha B. Martin

560 S. Haddad. M. B. J. Tracy. G. 635 S. Safadi. A. Russo. M. Siervo 674 P. R Haddad

Pulido-Cejudo 636 B. S. Rivard 677 J. E. Ramsey. S. E. Ramsey 565 K. Cameron 639 D. J. Thomas. A. Cannon 679 R. G Howard 566 R. Purvs. P. Booth. M. D 640 D. Omelyanyuk 681 J. W. Mason. D. W. Goodhue Bensimon. R. Olenewa 641 V. Aitamian 683 C. B. Matthews. D. Goodhue.

567 N. Ramkissoon. T. Singh. O. 644 G. W. Poole. F. B. Small D. J. Norman. D. J. Webster. T. Williams. G. Cadawas. M. 645 D. T Hall Avakian. B. A. Smith. R. Khater. M. Lam 646 R. W. Burgess. N. R. Parker Mirian. M. Rahbar. M. Saeed 575 E. N. Lavermeier. M. Kuzu. K. 647 G. C. Saunders. T. McLeod. D. 688 K. M. Gauthier

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C. J. Mast C. Mast J. Hewins. J. Young. B. E. Gilker. A. M. 690 A. Popovic

J. Pender. R. P. MacDonald. J. Faust J. G. McDougall. R. 691 M. Wilson S. Dingwell Defelice. S. L. Laporte 695 R. W. Hamilton. G. D Bihun.

579 W. W. Gitlin. J. Oliver. W. G. 655 J.John K. W. Tompkins. J. Power. T.

Beaton. A. M. Butterworth. A. 656 B. P. Orban. M. Nelson. J. P. H. W. Houston. W. O. Cox. R J.

Pageau. R. Mowat E. Fromm. Liscomb. A. I. Young M. Godecharle

A. Bacon. Q. Robertson 657 S. G Gamble. E. Ivanov. B. 697 R. I. Kitcher. J. A. Reid

586 A. A. Bacalso Sherratt J. R. McKnight J. 698 J. C. Butler. L. R. Lundy. A. W. 587 E. E. Blenkhom Lapointe Katulka. C. W. Bouillon 590 T. Mokad. R. J. Forrest D. G. 658 M. A. Myatt S. Mantha 701 R. A. Deli. T. G F. Koza Nicholson 659 T. L. Connor. T. C. Dunlop. M. 702 A. Hall 591 A. Popescu A. G. Robertson 703 M. Rumack 592 S. Lougheed. N. Bogdanovic 661 V. Harman. D. B. Donnelly. L. 705 R. H.Guy

593 T. J. Ferguson. S. A. Venturelli L. Fannell. P. Hoare. D. G. 706 D. J. Courtney. D. Perrie. J. 598 S. B. Mudford. W. G Beaton Robinson. M. Mazachowski. S. Walker 601 L. W. Brander. G. Tidball D. Bryson 708 T. G. Horton

604 G. Beech. A. C. Vance. J. P. 662 B. J. McBlane. L W. Moore. 713 M. Ivankovic. V. Ivankovich. E.

Mullen. W. J Carpenter A. G. Harris. T. J. Mitchell. B. Silkawi. M. C. Varano

612 E. W. Clulow. J. A. McKoy. T. T. Lafleur. D. E. C. Glad. H. C. 714 W. B. Luckock. J. M. Matchett

Cudahy. C. C. Alfred Kerr. G. J. McFarling 718 J. R. Shropshire. T. C. Lapp. R

614 E. Sibbett 663 J. M. Badowski Gronc

616 G. K. Spencer. P. Hoare. B. 664 C. Chaffey. J. F. Hazboun. I. 721 V. W. J. St. Denis. J. Cameron Dembisky Sarras. N. F. Hazboon 724 R. Adamson. B. Hunt

617 C. W. Alford. K A. Jodouin. D. 665 C. E. Blackie. D. R. Stewart J. 725 I. J. Farion

J. Wilson Torek. B. Grahame 730 J. M. Badowski 619 F. Tomassi 666 T. A. King. L. C. Frape. A. G. 743 A. Kwan

620 N. Romano. M. J. Roche

RESTORATIONS 2007

10 H.Parker 109 J. R. Maas Scandrett 16 DA. Leckie 125 C. W. Crump 267 M. D. Hall 18 R. Fairman 126 G. T. Leeson 270 T. McDonald. K. McLoughlin 23 L. R. Horner 128 R. B. Kerr 279 B. K. McCutchen. H. C. Fraser 24 R. G. Witham 135 D.C.Gordon 296 N.J. Kiddy

29 W. M. Pettingill 136 D. C. Hone 324 J. Brown 38 C. Holmes. A. D. McGregor 148 D. H. Gillis 345 C. E. Brown 40 N. Augerinos 153 J.M.Taylor 352 R. R. Bowland

44 KW. Blyde 156 D. J. Fralick. R. S. Katzman 356 M. H. Ozbulgur 63 M. W. Crampton 172 H. C.Porter 357 A. Decarlo

72 C. E. HoUett 196 P. J. A. Stanton 368 T. Barton

83 E. J. Findlay 205 J. A. Van Trigt 369 J. MacDonald 87 E. L. Bottrell 221 D. R. Pearson 372 D.G.Hall 92 D.J.Andrews 229 L. E. Archdekin. N. E. Beattie 373 B. A. Douglas 101 L. R. McEachern 245 M. E. Lampman 375 P. Earl. D. W. Weir

1 03 D. Smithson 249 R. O. Waters. G. Dubien 380 S. T. McClintock

107 D. G. Everest M. Issa. R. C. 262 T. J. OHegan 403 H. R. Bell Beringer. S. T. Pocock. M. A. 265 K. Kakoullis 408 L. Stamadianos Tapp. G. H. Norman 266 P. G Mcintosh. D. M. 412 P. Knowles 176 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

415 E. R. S. Beyer E. Z. Lewis 651 O. F. Kefeli 419 L. D. Ferguson 550 J. Trifunski 655 W. R. Calder 421 R. V, Rounding. W. M. Durkin 555 R. E. Small. S. Zolaturiuk 659 E. A. Beard. L. F. Wishart 424 E. Tnas 557 S. A. Flanagan 663 J. C. Pringle

464 R. J. Coffey. P. J. Marsh 559 H. L. Maizels 664 A. Watkins 4 "2 R. L. Wiegand 560 A. B. Craig. H. W. Welsford 670 K. McCrodden. 4^3 D. N. Fulford 564 A. M. Lawrie S. Mastrokostas 475 A. A. Barnwell 566 C. Simpkins 674 H. Laanstra 476 G. R. Earl 578 D. A. Rooke 690 L. C. Cooper 479 D. Woods. D. Smith 588 P. D. Ramsey 698 B. J. J. Davis 496 A. R. Boutilier 591 R. H. Sanderson 699 J. C. C. Gervais 500 A. Abouzeeni 594 R. D. Beckley 705 W. C. Bulman 506 D. Doughem 598 J. L. McRobb 706 E. Laval 50S E. R. Morrison 608 F. Hobson 714 R. J. Box 510 B. Hecker 612 R. F. Cotter 717 G. Beckmann 527 E. C. Hobbs 618 B. L. Hopkins 736 J. T. Martin 528 E. Goldthorp 619 B. Adams 740 S. Kirrwattuduwa. J. Wright

532 J. Thomson 632 P. E. Brennan 741 J. M. Forster 539 W. B. Gilbert-Morris. TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 1 77 GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 2008 - 2009 The Grand Master

M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor Woodstock The Deputy Grand Master

R.W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels Kitchener

The District Deputy Grand Masters Algoma Kenneth A. Orr Homepayne Algoma East Stephen J. Koivisto Sault Ste Marie Brant Stephen M. Dekruyf Burford Bruce Robert P. Ruff Tara Chatham Terry A. Maynard Florence

Eastern J. Robert Geary Fournier Erie Roger A. Reid Kingsville

Frontenac David J. Quinn Kingston Georgian North John J. Demerse Thombury Georgian South James R. Terry Barrie

Grey Merlyn J. Nicholson Holstein Hamilton A Peter A. Lyles Burlington Hamilton B Robert A. Forbes Hamilton Hamilton C Thomas R. Marshall Stoney Creek London East Robert E. Parker London

London West J. Ronald Brewe London Muskoka—Parry Sound Gerald A. Stillar Nipissing Niagara A John M. Quinn Niagara Falls

Niagara B Douglas G. J. Lauder Ridgeway Nipissing East John C. Anderson Temagami North Huron John C. Carswell Teeswater Ontario Blain R. Moffat Orono

Ottawa 1 Dave A. Ganderton Gloucester Ottawa 2 Peter G. Harbert Ottawa Peterborough M. Sean Eyre Peterborough Prince Edward Richard D. Burden Hillier St Lawrence Lome D. MacDonald Brockville St Thomas John R. Johnston Rodney Samia William C. Graham Sarnia South Huron Robert C. Wilhelm Granton

Sudbury-Manitoulin Robert J. Fleming Copper Cliff Temiskaming Arvind K. Aggarwal Swastika Toronto Don Valley Leonard E. Feldt Richmond Hill Toronto East Dushan Surovy Toronto

Toronto Humber Valley Gary J. Bryan Brampton Toronto West Steven R. Armstrong Mississauga Victoria Erick R. Watson Burnt River Waterloo John A. Kroezen Waterloo Wellington C. Allin Brown Guelph Western Robert W. Cox Atikokan Wilson North Ronald Findlater Woodstock

Wilson South Steven J. McQuade Simcoe Windsor Randy A. MacNevin Windsor

York Walter J. H. Rawlins Aurora

The Grand Senior Warden The Grand Secretary R.W. Bro. Emie R. Morrison Brampton M.W. Bro. Terence Shand Hamilton

The Grand Junior Warden The Grand Registrar R.W. Bro. David R. Mackey Kanata R.W. Bro. Brian R. S. Manson Havelock

The Grand Chaplain The Grand Director of Ceremonies RW. Bro. David P. Hardie Orillia r.w. Bro. George A. Napper Waterloo The Grand Treasurer „ .„ « The Custodian of the Work R.W. Bro. T. Richard Davies Toronto M.W. Bro. Donald H. Mumby Orleans The Grand Secretary Emeritus M.W. Bro. Robert E. Davies Mount Forest 178 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Appointed Officers Grand Senior Deacon V .W. Bro. M. E. Jenkins Prescott Grand Junior Deacon V W. Bro. Harris Jones Mississauga Grand Supt of Works V W. Bro. Ralph K. Baker Fenelon Falls Assistant Grand Secretary V W. Bro. Ervin Aspiras Scarborough Assistant Grand Dir of Cers V W. Bro. Glen Ashman Woodstock Assistant Grand Chaplain V W. Bro. Murray Dale London Assistant Grand Chaplain V W. Bro. James Thornton Caledon East Assistant Grand Chaplain V W. Bro. Richard E. Magie Sharbot Lake Assistant Grand Chaplain V W. Bro. Peter Park Etobicoke Assistant Grand Chaplain V W. Bro. Reginald Urban Thunder Bay Grand Sword Bearer V W. Bro. Robert Buchanan London Grand Organist V. W. Bro. Kent Harrington Toronto Assistant Grand Organist V W. Bro. Norman Dickinson Toronto Grand Pursuivant V. W. Bro. John Sutherland Woodstock

Very Worshipful Grand Stewards

Erhan Altayoglu Toronto David J. Lyle Hamilton Gerald W. Anderson Barrie Winston W. MacDonald Ottawa

David Atkinson Oshawa Dennis I. Matches Hepworth Brian G. Barnett Embro Henry Y. McClelland Brantford Gordon M. Bayes Wellandport Marvin McClenny Aurora E. Walter Becker Port Elgin G. Neil McGavin Seaforth Harold E. Belfry Midland Frederick E. Mcintosh Aurora Jaimie F. Bennett Hamilton Gerry McQuarrie Windsor Philip R. Booker Port Credit Michael H. D. Morgan Niagara Falls Henry W. Camley Etobicoke O. Dale Morrison Rainy River Norman Camp London Andrew D. Murray Lambeth Bradley R. Carr Hamilton Larry Penton St. Catharines Elmer D. Clark Durham Gary G. Potter St. Thomas

William J. Clare London Peter N. Richards Kincardine Frederick G. Clarke Campbellford Robert Romberg Huntsville Edward Codack Etobicoke Charles Ruttan Timmins

Richard J. Collier Strathroy Donald A. Salt Iroquois

Stephen Cooper Cambridge Harold J. Saville Sudbury

Robert J. Croft Cobourg W. Allan Scholfield Sioux Lookout Archie Davidson Keene Newton C. Seawright Etobicoke Bruce M. Edwards Caledonia G. Hugh Sharpe Bath Charles B. Elliott Collingwood C. Gordon Shobbrook Londesboro Raymond H. Emerson Stirling Paul Skazin Toronto

Devon L. L. Fermoyle Ottawa William J. Smellie Arthur Edwin D. Garrett Niagara-on-the-Lake Gerald F. Smith Prescott Kenneth C. Grisewood St. George Gordon G. Stevenson Leamington Richard E. Guay Sturgeon Falls Robert R. Stewart Oakville

Roger I. C. Hansell Toronto Michael J. Stilwell Clinton Arthur B. Inch Hamilton Paraag Suchak Oakville Paul H. Japp Chatham William P. Tarr Wallaceburg David A. Kemp Grimsby Morley Taylor Pembroke Moffat L. Kiloh Ajax Thomas Tkach Niagara Falls Fred Krzikowsky Toronto W. Bryce Towill Thunder Bay

Robert Ledingham Richmond J. Barry Tracey Waterloo Kenton R. Lounsbury Tillsonburg Les H. Wardlaw Guelph

Standard Bearer V.W. Bro. Armand Pitre Blind River Grand Standard Bearer V.W. Bro. John Cook Sunderland Grand Tyler V.W. Bro. Don Pratt Woodstock Grand Historian R.W. Bro. Wallace E. McLeod Toronto Grand Piper V.W. Bro. Bruce Murray Simcoe TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 1 79

BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES

President R.W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels, 30 Hudson Crescent Kitchener N2B 2V8 Vice-President R.W. Bro. T. Richard Davies, 50 Hi-Mount Drive Willowdale M2K 1X5 By Virtue of Office

M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor, GM, R.R. 3 Woodstock N4S 7V7 M.W. Bro. Robert E. Davies, PGM, Box 370 Mount Forest NOG 2L0 M.W. Bro. N. Richard Richards, PGM, Oxford Manor, 135 Oxford Street Guelph N1H 2M8 M.W. Bro. Ronald E. Groshaw, PGM, 2000 Islington Avenue, Apt 2607 Etobicoke M9P 3S7

M.W. Bro. William R. Pellow, PGM, 232 Whamcliffe Rd North, Penthouse Suite . . London N6H 2B7 M.W. Bro. David C. Bradley, PGM, 4 Forest Laneway, Apt 2501 Toronto M2N 5X8 M.W. Bro. C. Edwin Drew, PGM, 5 Scotland Road Agincourt MIS 1L5

M.W. Bro. Durward I. Greenwood, PGM, Box 10 Grand Valley L0N 1G0 M.W. Bro. Terence Shand, PGM, PH 19 - 1880 Valley Farm Road Pickering LI V 6B3 M.W. Bro. Donald H. Mumby, PGM, 1525 Prestwick Drive Orleans K1E 1S4 M.W. Bro. Gary L. Atkinson, PGM, 579 Main Street Wyoming N0N 1T0 R.W. Bro. Ernie R. Morrison, GSW, 46 Archibald St Brampton L6X 1L9 R.W. Bro. David R. Mackey, GJW, 40 McKitrick Dr Kanata K2L 1T7 R.W. Bro. David P. Hardie, G Chap, 328 Brewery Lane Orillia L3V 7H6 R.W. Bro. T. Richard Davies, G Treas, 50 Hi-Mount Drive Willowdale M2K 1X5 M.W. Bro. Terence Shand, G Secy, 363 King Street West [905-528-8644] Hamilton L8P 1B4 R.W. Bro. Brian R. S. Manson, G Reg, 1277 Trent River Rd, RR 3 Havelock K0L 1Z0 R.W. Bro. George A. Napper, GD of Cers, 370 Culpepper Place Waterloo N2L 5L3

The District Deputy Grand Masters

Algoma Kenneth A. Orr, 32 Seventh Ave., Box 125 Homepayne P.OM. IZ0

Algoma East Stephen J. Koivisto, 29 Selkirk Rd Sault Ste Marie P6B 4L1

Brant Stephen M. Dekruyf, 3 Brian Dr., RR 3 Burford N0E 1 A0 Bruce Robert P. Ruff, Box 270, 182 Yonge Street Tara N0H 2N0

Chatham Terry A. Maynard, 607 Joseph St., Box 7 Florence NOP 1R0

Eastern J. Robert Cleary, 5018 County Road 10 Fournier K0B 1G0 Erie Roger A. Reid, 294 Lakeview Ave Kingsville N9Y 2E3

Frontenac David J. Quinn, 8 Ann St Kingston K7K 1M7

Georgian North John J. Demerse, 2-55 Victoria Street Thombury N0H 2P0

Georgian South James R. Terry, 2 1 Barre Dr Barrie L4N 7N6

Grey Merlyn J. Nicholson, RR 1 HoJstein NQG2A0 Hamilton A Peter A Lyles, 960 Gorton Ave Burlington L7T 1S5 Hamilton B Robert A. Forbes, 273 Cranbrook Dr Hamilton L9C 4T2 Hamilton C Thomas R. Marshall, 58 Allanbrook St Stoney Creek L8J 2E8 London East Robert E. Parker, 225 Ensign Crescent London N6J 4T9

London West J. Ronald Brewe, 1909 Aldersbrook Road London N6G 3R4

1 Musk-Parry Sound .... Gerald A. Stillar, RR 1 , Nipissing P0H W0 Niagara A John M. Quinn, 3272 Tramore Crescent Niagara Falls L2G 7R1 Niagara B Douglas G. M. Lauder, 3235 Bethune Ave Ridgeway LOS 1N0 Nipissing East John C. Anderson, 47 Spruce Drive, Box 425 Temagami P0H 2H0 North Huron John C. Carswell, 62 Clinton Street, Box 66 Teeswater NOG 2S0 Ontario Blain R. Moffat, 5291 Henry Rd., Box 417 Orono LOB 1M0

Ottawa 1 Dave A. Ganderton, 4001 Emily Street Gloucester Kl V 1H3 Ottawa 2 Peter G. Harbert, 74 Compata Way Ottawa K1B 4W9 Peterborough M. Sean Eyre, 216-2244 Heritage Line Peterborough K9J 6X8 ' Prince Edward Richard D. Burden, 1480 Danforth Rd., RR 1 Hillier K0K 2J0 St Lawrence Lome D. MacDonald, 5413 New Dublin Rd., RR 4 Brockville K6V 5T4

St Thomas John R. Johnston, 20901 Kintyre Line, RR 1 Rodney .N0L.2C0 Samia William C. Graham, 713 Raybume Ave Samia N7T 7A9 South Huron Robert C. Wilhelm, RR 2, Ln 488L Ln 2 Granton N0M 1 V0

1 Copper Cliff POM 1N0 Sudbury-Manitoulin . . . Robert J. Fleming, 37 Cobalt St., Box 125 Temiskaming Arvind K. Aggarwal, 8 Beverly Street, Box 531 Swastika P0K 1T0 Richmond Hill L4C 9B9 Toronto Don Valley . . . Leonard E. Feldt, 70 Baynards Lane Toronto East Dushan Surovy, 48 Gatesview Ave., Toronto Ml J 3G5

Toronto Humber Valley Gary J. Bryan, 53 Cherrytree Dr Brampton L6Y 3P6 ANNUAL COMMUNICATION I go GRAND LODGE OF CANADA

Toronto West Steven R. Armstrong, 3210 Dover Cres Mississauga L5L 5V3 Victoria Erick R. Watson, 173 Hillside Drive Burnt River KOM ICO Waterloo John A. Kroezen, 30 Blue Springs Dr., #505 Waterloo N2J 4T2 Wellington C. Allin Brown, 319 Auden Rd Guelph N1E 6S4 Western Robert W. Cox, 118 Willow Road, Box 883 Atikokan POT ICO Wilson North Ronald Findlater, RR 3 Woodstock N4S 7V7 Wilson South Steven J. McQuade, 1191 Windham Rd. 12, RR 7 Simcoe N3Y 4K6 Windsor Randy A. MacNevin, 2135 Beals St Windsor N9E 1J6 York Walter J. H. Rawlins, 47 Owl's Foot Cres Aurora L4G 5Z8

Honorary Members of the Board

R.W. Bro. Brian E. Bond, RR 1, 8740 Dean's Hill Road Campbellcroft L0A 1B0 R.W. Bro. Frederick Halpern, 108 Venice Crescent Thornhill L4J 7T1

R.W. Bro. David E. Jacklin, PO Box 1421 Blenheim NOP 1 A0 R.W. Bro. Samuel Kalinowsky, 23 Streamwood Lane Ottawa KIT 3R1 R.W. Bro. Norman G. McCarthy, 93 Donn Avenue Stoney Creek L8G 3S2 R.W. Bro. H. Edward Standish, 1616 Spruce Drive Caledon L7K 1B4 R.W. Bro. James C. Sutherland, 530 Willowdale Avenue London N5X 1H8

Elected Members of the Board R.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling, 81 Naomee Crescent London N6H 3T3 R.W. Bro. Gregory H. Hazlitt, Box 503, RR 5 Goderich N7A 4C7

R.W. Bro. Terry A. McLean, 1 10-6540B Falconer Dr Mississauga L5N 1M1

R.W. Bro. Barry J. Hutton, 30 Stomoway Cres., RR 4 Seaforth N0K 1 W0

RW. Bro. J. David Bell,1630 Paris Street Unit 402 Sudbury P3E 3C1 R.W. Bro. David R. Dainard, 222 Jeffery Street Whitby LIN 7H5 R.W. Bro. Brian K. Schweitzer, 25 Ferrara Street Hamilton L8T 4C1 R.W. Bro. Thomas W. Hogeboom, 192 Dundas Street West Napanee K7R 2A6 R.W. Bro. Donald A. Campbell, 14 Standish Crescent Markham L3P 4A3 R.W. Bro. Paul E. Todd, 211 Munro Street Carleton Place K7C 1G7 R.W. Bro. John C. Green, Box 8 (79 Wood Street) Drayton NOG 1P0 R.W. Bro. George E. Hinds, 8 Artech Court Downsview M3N 1R4

R.W. Bro. David J. Cameron, 166 Sanford Fleming Drive Waterloo N2T 1E9 R.W. Bro. Douglas A. Conway, 37 Melrose Avenue Barrie L4M 2A8

Appointed by the Grand Master R.W. Bro. Les Armstrong, 740 Norman Street Wyoming N0N 1T0 R.W. Bro. Barry Burchill, 10 Kester Ave Nepean K2E 5Z1 R.W. Bro. John L. Hay, 1319 Hooton Dr., RR 2 Cavan L0A 1C0 R.W. Bro. Terrence Horner, 10 Bellair Rd., Suite 1203 Toronto M5R 3T8

R.W. Bro. James D. Kingston, 1 1 5 Hinton Avenue Thunder Bay P7A 7E3 RW. Bro. Henry Krajewski, 3 McBride Drive St. Catharines L2S 3Y4 R.W. Bro. Thomas A. Siemiemik, Box 51 Innerkip N0J 1M0

R.W. Bro. Robert J. Cresswell, 46343 Talbot Line, RR 3 St Thomas N5P 3S7 R.W. Bro. Lloyd W. Hamell, RR 2 Tara N0H 2N0 R.W. Bro. S. Weston Libbey, 1714 Jane Street Cornwall K6J 1X9 R.W. Bro. Giles O. Loshaw, PO Box 129 Athens K0E 1B0 R.W. Bro. Charles H. M. Reid, 3 Water Beach Crescent Etobicoke M9W 3L8 R.W. Bro. Alan Tibbetts, Box 512 Fort Frances P9A 3M8 V.W. Bro. William A. Atkinson Sr, 5448 Concession Rd 5 North Amherstburg N9V 2Y9 STANDING COMMITTEES

Audit and Finance - RW. Bro. J. C. Sutherland (Chairman); R.W. Bros. S. H. Cohen, M. Coulter, T. R. Davies,

I. Elliot, N. G. McCarthy, P. J. McGrenere, H. E. Standish.

Benevolence - RW. Bro. J. D. Bell (Chairman); R.W. Bros. T. R Davies; R C. James, J. A. R Keith, R E. Kerr, J. D. Kingston, P. J. Mullen, J. W. Trousdale, K L Whiting; V.W. Bros. D. K Bromley, P. J. Gillespie, R. Hilderley.

Condition ofMasonry - RW. Bro. G. O. Loshaw (Chairman); RW. Bros. R K Campbell, F. Granville, B. Koivu, R McKee, A. Messenger, J. Sercombe, R Taylor, D. Vojvodin, C. A. Woods, V.W. Bro. M. Dennis.

Constitution and Jurisprudence - RW. Bro. F. Halpem (Chairman); all Past Grand Masters.

Discipline - RW. Bro. D. E. Jacklin (Chairman); all Past Grand Masters; RW. Bros. F. Halpem, J. W. Lidstone, G. A. Napper, R T. Runciman, R S. Whitmore.

Fraternal Correspondence - RW. Bro. J. D. Kingston (Chairman); RW. Bro. C. C. Heap.

Fraternal Relations - RW. Bro. B. K Schweitzer (Chairman), all Past Grand Masters. TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 181

Library, Museum and Archives - RW. Bro. C. Reid (Chairman); R.W. Bro. L. R. Salmon (Library Team Leader), RW. Bros. R H. Bivens, J. Ford, D. L. Jagger, V. Lepp, V.W. Bro. B. Miller;, W. Bro. D. Falconer, L. Jansurik; W. Bro. D.J. Glenney, (Museum/Archives Team Leader), RW. Bro. M. Smith; V.W. Bro. G. Lotz; W. Bro. T. F. Peddle.

Long Range Planning - RW. Bro. G. H. Hazlitt (Chairman); RW. Bros. B. Burchill (V-Chair), N. Dolson, W. M. Jones, P. Mouriopoulos, B. Seaboum, W. C. Sweet; W. Bro. J. Thornton; Bro. G. Boyce, S. Brash.

Management Committee - RW. Bro. R S. J. Daniels (Chairman); RW. Bros. D. A. Campbell, D. G. Dowling, T. W. Hogeboom, T. A. McLean, P. E. Todd; and ex-officio M.W. Bro. A. J. Petrisor and RW. Bro. J. C. Sutherland.

Masonic Education -R.W. Bro. D J. Cameron (Chairman); R.W. Bro. D. Cook (Secy), R.W. Bros. M. J. Diamond, S. Greavette; W. Bros. Palanik, K. Stevens; Bro. B. Arnold; W. Bros. D. Graham (Team Leader/Admin. College ofFreemasonry); R.W. Bro. R. McBride(Team Leader and Editor The Newsletter);

V.W. Bro. I. B. MacKenzie (team leader Publications/Book Sales).

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

Blood Donors -R.W'. Bro. T. A. Siemiemik (Chairman); R.W. Bros. G. R. Bloomfield, H. Brockwell.G. A. Cousins, R. Ferguson, T. Forbes (Secy), W. Henshall, R. Hunt, R. Kallio, D. Kennedy, D. G. McLaren, D. Rumble, W. Sylvester; V.W. Bro. A. Inch, D. R. McCallum.

Lodge Resources -. R.W. Bro. D. Dainard (Chairman); R.W. Bros. A. Donovon, P. Farrell, N. Funnell, W.

C. Thompson; V.W. Bros. P. Skazin, W. Utton; V.W. Bro. I. Wates (team leader/ Bro - 2 - Bro); R.W. Bro.

B. Seabourn,(Vice Chairman), R.W. Bros. R. E. Haley, R. Schroeder, J. Saunders, R. Brooks; V.W. Bro.

M. Clark; W. Bro. N. Stewart; R.W. Bro. J. L. Hay (Team Leader/Friend to Friend/Mentor), R.W. Bros.

W. F. Chung, D. Hamilton, W. Holden, K. McGeagh, J. McKaig, M. J. Kingsley, D. Wilde, R. Winfield,

J. Stevens, H. Welsh; V.W. Bros. R. Gillman, R. Lindsay, R. Simpson; W. Bro. R. Ough, J. Gorrill; V.W.

Bro. W. Brimer (Team Leader/Officer Progression); R.W. Bros. J. Aide, G. Bailey, R. Barker, W. Elliott,

J. Hough, H. J. Johnson, R. B. McLennan, K. Smith; W. Bro. B. Griffin; V.W. Bro. G. Crutcher (Team

Leader/Protocol & Etiquette); R.W. Bros. G. McCowan (Secy), W. Chatwell, R. Day, D. Hawman, I.

LaFleur, D. Mead, T. Pachal, J. Pearson, G. Schenk, E. Standish, A. Tibbetts.

Communications -R.W. Bro. D. A. Conway (Chairman); R.W. Bros. R. Gibson, J. Kirk -White, B. Snider; W. Bro. C. Deacon, T. E. Peddle.

Computer Resources -R.W. Bro. B. E. Bond (Chairman); R.W. Bros. R. Manz, D. Syme; V.W. Bro. E.

Lakien; W. Bros. R. Kliaman, K. D. Nickerson, P. Salvas; Bro. J. Johnson.

D.D.G.M. Orientation -R.W. Bros. J. Green (Chairman), J. Nancekivell (Vice-Chairman), P. Johnson (Secy); R.W. Bros. N. Allingham, T. Keith, D. Mahon, D. Snedden; V.W. Bros. R. Pickard, L. Sulzer.

Lodge Buildings (Advisory) -R.W. Bros. R. J. Cresswell (Chairman), W. Libbey (Vice-Chairman); R.W. Bros.

R. F. Hewitt, J. W. Lewis, D. W. Nichols, W. C. Smith; V.W. Bros. R. C. Blair, R. Pickard; W. Bro. L. Brandridge.

Lodge Finances (Advisory) -R.W. Bro. T. Homer (Chairman); R.W. Bros. D. Armstrong, R. Collins, M. D. Lampert, R. Wands; V.W. Bro. W. Birdsall; W. Bro. A. Fryer, R. Kliaman, V. Phillips.

Public Awareness - R.W. Bro. B. Hutton (Chairman); R.W. Bro. H. Krajewski (Vice Chairman), R.W. Bro.

I. Millar; V.W. Bro. M. Clark; W. Bro. I. M. LaFleur; R.W. Bro. L. Armstrong (Team Leader/Special Events); R.W. Bros. M. Allen, A. Hackett, H. Street; V.W. Bro. W. N. Wright.

Seminars and Workshops -R.W. Bro. L. W. Hammell (Chairman); R.W. Bros. R. Chadwick, B. Dickson, G.

Hedges, G. Hinds, T. Keith, W. M. Malmo, T. Murphy; V.W. Bro. J. Moncrieff.

Youth Initiatives -V.W. Bro. W. A. Atkinson Sr. (Chairman); R.W. Bros. M. Allen, B. Burchill, R. Charles,

D. Nichols; V.W. Bro. S. Dunlop; W. Bros. G. Ouellette, J. Williamson; Bros. S. Kofsky, J. McGregor.

MasoniChIP — R.W'. Bro. R. Dobbs (Program Director/MasoniChIP Ontario); R.W. Bros. Z. Baramjee, K.

Campbell, P. Curran, I. Elliot, G. McGregor; V.W. Bro. I. Dale; W. Bios. A. Atkins, G. Christian, D. Madill,

J. Tutton, J. Wheat; Bros. B. Arnold, T. Deheer.

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Awards -M.W. Bro. R. E. Davies (Chairman); M.W. Bros. R. E. Groshaw, C. E. Drew.

Masonic Foundation ofOntario -S. Kalinowsky (President); D. A. Campbell, A. Dvorak, G. R. Taylor, H. E. Standish (Vice-Presidents), M J. Duke (Secretary), A. D. Nichol (Treasurer), D. L. Jagger (Assistant

Treasurer), J. Ault, G. Boyce, K. Campbell, B. J. Hutton, B. Koivu, I. Millar, P. Todd, and ex -officio J. D.

Bell, R. S. J. Daniels, D. H. Mumby (Directors) Honourary Chairmen: H. N. Britton, R. K. Campbell.

Masonic Holdings -G. L. Atkinson (President); B. K. Schweitzer (Vice-President); T. Shand (Secy-Treas); D.

A. Conway, R. J. Cresswell, C. E. Drew, G. O. Loshaw, N. G. McCarthy, H. E. Standish; and ex -officio A.

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HONORARY OFFICERS

•Henry T. Backus Michigan 1 857 P.G.M.

•Philip C.Tucker Vermont 1 857 PGM. Michael Fumell Ireland 1857 P.D.D.G.M. *W. C. Stephens Hamilton 1858 PGM

•Robert Morris Kentucky 1 858 P.D.G.M. *T. D. Harington Montreal 1858 P.G.M. •Thos. G. Ridout Toronto 1859 PGM •Aldis Bernard Montreal 1860 P.G.M

•Thomas Drummond Kingston 1 862 P.G.J.W.

•John H. Graham Richmond 1 864 P.G.J.W. •Jas. V. MacKey Ireland 1867 P.G.S.W.

•Brackstone Baker England 1 868 P.G.S.W.

•Sir John A. Macdonald Kingston 1 868 P.G.S.W. •John V. Ellis New Brunswick 1869 P.G.S.W. •Rev. C. P. Bliss New Brunswick 1871 P.G.Chap. *Wm H. Frazer Wisconsin 1873 P.G.Reg. *H. A. MacKay Hamilton 1873 P.G.Reg. •Thos. White Jr Montreal 1874 P.G.M.

•J. A. Lockwood New York 1882 P.G.S.W. •Otto Klotz Preston 1885 P.G.M. •Geo. C. Patterson Toronto 1897 P.G.Reg. *T. R. Barton Toronto 1897 P.G.Reg.

•I. J. Ramsay Toronto 1897 P.G.Reg. •Kivas Tully Toronto 1897 P.G.M •W. A. Sutherland New York 1900 P.G.M

*J. J. Mason Hamilton 1900 P.G.M. •Chief Justice Gerald Fitz-Gibbon Ireland 1900 P.G.S.W. *N. L. Steiner Toronto 1900 P.G.Reg. •Alex Patterson Toronto 1901 P.G.Reg. •H.RH. Duke of Connaught England 1902 P.G.M. •Lord Ampthill England 1919 P.G.M. •Gerald Fitzgibboa K.C Ireland 1920 P.G.S.W. •Rt Hoa Lord Desborough. KC.V.O England 1920 P.G.S.W. •Stanley Machia J.P England 1920 P.G.S.W. •Jas. H. Stirling Ireland 1920 P.G.S.W. •A. Cecil Powell England 1920 P.G.J.W. •John Dickens England 1920 P.G.J.W. *R. F. Richardson Strathroy 1920 P.G.Reg. •Sir George McLaren Brown England 192 P.G.Reg. •Sir John Ferguson England 1923 P.G.S.W. *H. Hamilton- Wedderbum England 1923 P.G.J.W. •Arthur E. Carlyle England 1923 P.G.J.W. •Dudley H. Ferrell Massachusetts 1923 P.G.M •Chas. H. Ramsay Massachusetts 1923 P.G.S.W. •Frank H. Hilton Massachusetts 1923 P.G.J.W.

•A. Beitler Pennsylvania 1 923 P.G.M *S. W. Goodyear Pennsylvania 1923 P.D.G.M.

•George Ross Toronto 1 925 P.G.Reg. •Chas. B. Murray Toronto 1925 P.G.Reg. •Sir Alfred Robbins England 1927 P.G.S.W. •Earl of Stair Scotland 1931 P.G.M. •Lord Donoughmore Ireland 1931 P.G.M •Viscount Galway England 1931 P.G.S.W.

•Canon F. J. G. Gillmor England 1931 P.G.Chap. •J. Bridges Eustace England 1931 P.G.Reg.

•RobL J. Soddy England 1933 P.G.S'd. •Gea Sir Francis Davies England 1938 P.D.G.M. •Canon Thomas T. Blockley England 1938 P.G.Chap. •Rt Hoa Viscount de Vesci England 1938 P.G.S.W. •Major R L. Loyd England 1938 P.G.Reg. •Raymond F. Brooke Ireland 1938 P.D.G.M. •Rt. Hoa Lord Famham Ireland 1938 P.G.S.W.

•Dr. W. E. Thrift Ireland . 1938 P.G.J.W. •Gen Sir. Norman A. Orr-Ewing Scotland 1938 P.G.M......

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*T. G. Winning Scotland 1938 ...... P.G.J.W. Perry •Joseph E. Massachusetts . . 1938 .. . . . P.G.M. •Reginald Harris Nova Scotia 1938 .. . . . PGM. •Norman T. Avard Nova Scotia 1938 .. . . . PGM. •Sir E. H. Cooper England 1940 . . . . P.G.Reg. Viscount Alexander •Field Marshal England 1947 .. . . . P.G.S.W.

•Ernest B. Thompson Hamilton 1959 .. . . . P.G.S.W. W. Hamilton •James Hamilton 1959 .. . . . P.G.S.W.

*E. G. Dixon Hamilton 1963 . . . . P.G.M. •Robert Strachan Hamilton 1963 .. . . . P.G.S.W. •Sir Edwin Leather England 1966 .. . . . P.G.Reg. Ashforth *A. C. Toronto 1971 .. . . . P.G.S.W. *M. C. Hooper Toronto 1973 . . . . P.G.M •Eric C. Horwood Toronto 1974 .. . . . P.G.S.W. •J. Lawrence Runnalls St. Catharines 1975 . . . . P.G.S.W. •James C. Guy Ancaster 1976 . . . . P.G.S.W. •John W. Millar Toronto 1979 .. . . . P.G.S.W. *R. Wilson McConnell Toronto 1981 .. . . . P.G.S.W. Hunter Reid Riceville 1982 .. . . . P.G.S.W.

John I. Carrick Hamilton 1983 .. . . . P.G.S.W. T. Richard Davies Toronto 1985 . . . . P.G.S.W. George W. Kerr Weston 1986 . . . . P.G.S.W. *T. John Arthur Willowdale 1987 . . . . P.G.M. *W. Norman Buckingham Burlington 1989 .. . . . P.G.S.W Samuel H. Cohen Toronto 1989 .. . . . P.G.S.W. Raymond Hutson London 1989 .. . . . P.G.S.W. J. M. Marcus Humphrey of Dinnet Scotland 1990 .. . . . P.D.G.M •Douglas H. Bliss Stoney Creek .... 1990 . . . . P.G.S.W. Kenneth L. Schweitzer Hamilton 1990 . . . . P.G.S.W. James T. Cassie Willowdale 1993 .. . . . P.G.S.W.

J. Lloyd Mellor Toronto 1995 .. . . . P.G.S.W. •Robert N. Wilson Toronto 1995 .. . . . P.G.S.W. •Nathaniel Granstein Paris 1996 .. . . . P.D.G.M. Alex Watson Mount Forest .... 1996 .. . . . P.G.S.W. Melvyn J. Duke Toronto 1997 .. . . . P.G.S.W. G. Wayne Nelson Englehart 1999 .. . . . P.G.S.W. James W. Daniel England 2001 .. . . . P.G.Secy Thomas W. Jackson Pennsylvania .... 2001 .. . . . P.G.Secy John K Baskey London 2002 .. . . . P.G.S.W. •Donald W. Lewis Stouffville 2002 .. . . . P.G.S.W. Frederick Halpem Thomhill 2004 .. . . . P.G.S.W.

•Deceased TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 189

LIST OF GRAND LODGES With names of Grand Secretaries and Grand Representatives

Representatives Grand Lodge Grand Secretary Near other G.L Near G.L Canada(Ont)

The United Kingdom

England R. A. H. Morrow Sir I. Percival R. E. Davies Ireland D. B. Lyons C. Taylor W. R. Pellow Scotland D. M. Begg C. M. McGibbon R. E. Groshaw

Dominion of Canada

Alberta J. W. Kopp J. R. Crawford D. A. Campbell British Col/Yukon J. C. Gordon C. G. Wardlaw R. A. Barnett Manitoba C. Rae Haldane-Wilsone E. H. Jones A. P. Stephen

New Brunswick J. R. Andrews I. D. Steeves F. R. Branscombe Newfoundland/Lab L. B. Grandy N. M. Chaplin T. Shand Nova Scotia R. H. Northup R. E. Eisner F. G. Dunn Pr Ed Island R. Caseley R. A. Ellis T. E. Lewis Quebec P. Mailhot M. A. Kershaw N. R. Richards

Saskatchewan J. E. Carey J. Calvert T. Pachal

United States of America

Alabama J. M. Underwood M. L Jones A. Simpson

Alaska J. R. "Bo" Cline M. M. Routzahn T. W. Hogeboom

Arizona G. H. Stablein Sr J. L. Alexakis A. B. Loopstra

Arkansas J. L Weatherall W. R. Baugus D. Conway

California J. L. Cooper UJ C. R. MacPhee R. S. Whitmore Colorado G. A. Ford C. M. Baum C. M. Miller Connecticut R. G. Fitzgerald A. R. Van Gasbeck G. L. Atkinson

Delaware J. E. Waecker Sr J. S. Russell G. E. Hinds

Dist of Columbia M. Hatefi L. L Menyman J. M. Wagg

Florida R. C. Sheppard R. J. Manning E. P. Finkbeiner

Georgia D. I. DeKalb T. M. Taylor Sr T. A. McLean Hawaii A. L Skinner D. R. Dainard Idaho V. E. Patrick G. L. Riggs D. A. Conway Illinois B. L. Grisham A. L. Lester G. R. Clauson

Indiana M. L Carpenter J. M. Barkdull R. C. Davies Iowa W. R. Crawford

Kansas R. B. Pfuetze R. D. Overton J. M. JoUey

Kentucky J. R. Conway D. R. Stump L E. Behrns

Louisiana T. J. Pitman W. F. Fink K. L. Whiting Maine H. G. Dixon K. L. Richardson L W. Westwell

Maryland H. Y. Holcomb III R. B. Ross J. D. Angus

Massachusetts A. E. Johnson J. A. Vytal E. Pearlstein

Michigan R. W. Stevens J. B. Losee T. V. Horner

Minnesota D. J. Campbell E. J. Neetenbeek J. T. Cassie Mississippi F. F. Bean P. R. Smith G. T. Rogers

Missouri R. D. Miller J. A. Noland Jr J. V. Lawer Montana R. L. Gardiner M. A. Bates K. L Schweitzer Nebraska B. A. Watkins P. R. Eveland R. G. Wands

Nevada A. K. Cronin F. E. Crowdis E. J. B. Anderson

New Hampshire J. C. Marden M. H. Morse D. G. Dowling

New Jersey R. P. Bellini F J. Eilert W. E. Elgie New Mexico D. R. Calloway New York G. Savitzky G. G. Adams C. E. Drew

North Carolina T. W. Clapp UJ J. R. Tillett D. F. Clark

North Dakota C. Mundahl J. S. Ruliffson P. E. Todd

Ohio G. 0. Braatz D. L Dresser D. I. Greenwood

Oklahoma G. D. Odom C.J. ReamyJr M. J. Thompson

Oregon A. W. Harvey P. J. Stidd P. J. Mullen Pennsylvania M. A. Haines 190 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Representatives Grand Lodge Grand Secretary Near other G.L. Near G.L. Canada(Ont)

Rhode Island J. M. Faulhaber P. A. Burkhardt D. H. Mumby South Carolina G. R. Marsh C. H. Frampton K. D. Beggs South Dakota L. M. Spies J. W. Schwietert G. Morris Tennessee J. L. Palmer M. A. Stinnett D. M. Sheen Texas T. D. Guest M. M. Skipper C. Reid Utah B. H. Simons W. A. Merriott Sr M. L. Shea Vermont C. L. Smith C. L. Marshall W. J. Anderson Virginia A. W. Adkins C. B. Taylor W. F. Cockbum Washington D. P. Owen M. W. Rose A. W. Watson West Virginia R. G. Slater E. M. Casdorph S. R. Drummond Wisconsin M. A. DeWolf R. W. Ward R. M. Gunsolus Wyoming W. N. Grinnell Other Countries Africa: Benin M. A. Lawson

Burkina Faso J. C. Nabyoure S. Topan J. H. Hough Cameroun B. M. Avom Gabon P. Nziengui-Mabila A. Boumah Ivory Coast A. Pitte Malian (National) B. Keita Senegal A. Ndiaye South Africa B. C. Johnson C. C. R. Heckmann G. F. W. Inrig Togolaise (Nat'l) G. De Souza Andorra A. Picart Argentina L. Acebal H. Santangelo K. J. Hay Armenia P. B. Najarian Australia:

New South Wales K. J. McGlinn R. J. Barrington T. R. Davies

Queensland J. W. Rawlinson K. G. Wells' R. T. Runciman South Australia M. A. Atkinson N. Lynagh B. E. Bond

Tasmania A. J. Sangwell M. J. Keen J. R. Gilpin Victoria B. Reaper G. J. Sebo A. A. Barker Western Australia V. Schilo T. Twaddle M. J. May Austria G. Ratzenberger F. Halpern Belgium (Reg GL) J-P Tollenboom P. Geairain J. A. Clayton Brazil:

Acre J. B. Periera Amapa M. C. deS Mescouto Amazonas F. H. de Vasconcellos Bahia T. Pedrosa J. Heffel

Brasilia J. Narvaezda Silva A. Porta D. W. Dixon

Ceara J. E. Rola J. L. De Vasconcelos F. L. Bittle

Espirito Santo G. D. Mura D. Carmo M. J. De Menezes J.C.Q.C. Brandao Goias A. R. Valadares R. B. Cruz A. G. Broomhead Grand Orient F. T. Colacioppo Jr Maranhao F. M. Marques F. M. Marques R. S. J. Daniels

Mato Grosso J. C. De Mello J. A. C. Filho Mato Grosso do Sul S. E. Haddad P. Cury G. H. Hazlitt

Mina Gerais J. R. Ruopp A. DeSouza Garcia R. K. Spence Para R. O. G. DaCunha O. L. Hiltner E. Jones

Paraiba M. J. Pereira A. Elisiario de Souza R. D. Summerville Parana M. A. T. Julio L. G. De Paiua M C. J. Woodburn Pemambuco R. Dantas DaR. L. A. De Assis

Rio de Janeiro J. C. DeSeixas C. D. Ferreira L. Martin Rio Grande do Norte H. De Souza

Rio Grande do Sul A. C. S. Rosa J. W. K. Neto Rondonia W. De O. Bariani

Santa Catarina S. G. Mattos J. David Bell TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2008 191

Representatives Grand Lodge Grand Secretary Near other GL. Near G.L. Canada(Ont) Sao Paulo V. M. Araujo G. Lo Duca D. N. Campbell Sergipe J. Gomes DeAmorim Tocantins F. H. de Melo M. L. L. Gomes Bulgaria (U.G.L.) N. Belopitov N. R. Tchamov A. Stokes Chile J. J. Oyarzun E. B. Hamel M. Dennis China (Taiwan) R. M. Chang S. Hsin W. C. Frank Colombia: Barranquilla T. V. Ospina A. S. Hamilton Bogota G. Medina Diaz H. V. Ceron A. E. Dyer Cartagena E. A. Trujillo N. O. Rico A. R. Milner Occidental, Cali L D. Hernandez P.

Costa Rica M. A. Mata-Coto M. Yamuni B. J. Hutton Croatia B. Sober Z. Zepic P. Fan-ell

Cuba J. M. Collera Vento O. L. Martinez D. J. McFadgen

Czech Republic J. Huyghebaert J. Vecer G. Turek Denmark H. Vaupel O. Pries T. P. Hansen Dominican Republic R. A. Perez Y. Perez 0. J. Soto R. D. Hanton

Ecuador A. M. Munoz B. Plaza N M. J. Duke Estonia Finland R. Rydman H. Taponen R.C. Casselman

France (Nat'l) J. P. Pilorge J. Berrier H. N. Britton

Germany U.G.L. H. J. Werth A. Boyd Z. Loos

Greece G-P Scarlatos 1. A. Souvaliotis P. Atsidakos

Guatemala J. L. A. Cruz J. H. Ayestas S S. C. Dunlop Honduras M. Humberto Trejo H. Soriano A E. Albrecht

Hungary J. Botkos A. H. Tas

Iceland T. Oskarsson O. Ingibjornsson J. A. J. Hughes India H. Gupta V. Rajendran W. E. McLeod Iran A. Satrap A. Soltanzadeh G. W. Nelson Israel V. Serezo N. Hayman S. H. Cohen Italy (Gr Orient) G. Abramo G. Tavano H. G. Stanley

Japan P. A. Ambrose R. D. Targett A. J. Petrisor Luxembourg M. Lacaf P. Geisen' D. Landgridge Madagascar G. DeS. Hirst N. G. Stacey Malta A. A. Pisani Mauritius M. Lionett H. N. K. King D. Jacklin Mexico:

Nuevo Leon J. V. Portillo Lopez H. G. Cantu W.H.Hightower

Tamaulipas J. C. Martinez Rangel

York R. T. Arias J. H. Berge R. K. Campbell Morocco O. Mouline P. Mouselli Netherlands F. Andrioli B. Sarphati B.K.Schweitzer

New Zealand L. G. Milton L. J. Webb A. D. Hogg

Norway S. Jorgensen F. Hauan J. C. Green

Panama J. P. Inglesias C. Quistgard L. Winner Paraguay (Symbolic) E. V. Garay

Peru J. Padilla H. A. Cabello R. C. R. Alexander

Philippines R. S. Fajardo B. K. Tan J. I. Carrick Portugal(Legal/Reg) V. A. Duarte P. R. Marcelino de S M. D. Stienburg

Puerto Rico V. O. Yera J. R. Lopez R. P. W. Hooper Russia V. Nikitin

Spain J. Herms J. A. Rivas Lopez W. Sanders Sweden A. Grafstrom A. Fahlman L. W. Hammel

Switzerland(Alpina) J. P. Dousett J. Krahenbuhl J. W. Lidstone Turkey K. Darga S. Aksoy C. A. Houghton

Uruguay M. A. Butteri E. J. Brown Venezuela R. V. Marcano C. C. Bratt Castillo R. C. Tate 1 92 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA

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 and Brethren:

1 am pleased to provide this report from your Committee on Fraternal Correspondence. This foreword presents the following Twenty-Seven Reviews of the Proceedings of sister Grand Lodges received during the past year. We extend sincere thanks to R. W. Bro. Colin Heap for his dedicated and astute reviews of the reports received. His carefully condensed outlines enables us to quickly learn of the challenges and undertakings of our fraternal brethren throughout the world. Challenges mentioned are generally similar to those in our own Grand Lodge, and declining membership is mentioned frequently. Many jurisdictions are invoking changes to attract and hold new members. While others return to or promote the retention of our traditional customs, works and ritual. But new initiatives are mentioned often. The Grand Lodge of Alaska report on their Leadership Training Seminars where wives are included. They also report on outreach efforts; they presently assist Masonic communities in Eastern Russia, an effort apparently lead by Canadian Masons.

The Grand Lodge of England reports of concerns with growing political influences in lodges in Europe. The Grand Lodge of Scotland has lodges in forty-two countries. Many L'.S. Grand Lodges have been active in Child Identification Recording programs, similar to our undertaking this year.

There is much interesting reading the Reviews, and we recommend them to all, especially those Masons sourcing information for talks or instruction sessions.

Sincere thanks are extended to the Grand Secretary, the Grand Lodge staff, particularly Rose Blandin for securing the Proceedings from the Grand Lodges. Respectfully and fraternally submitted. JAMES D. KINGSTON, Chairman

Reviews written by R.W. Bro. Colin Heap

ALASKA 25th Annual Communication Anchorage, Alaska, February, 2006

22 Lodges 2,145 Membersh ip

M.W. Bro. Harry James Koenen, Grand Master, having visited every lodge in Alaska during his tenure, presented his analysis of the State of the Craft.

"Some of our lodges are moving ahead with great speed while others have been and still are in decline. Without the help of brethren who are not coming to lodge for some reason or another, those members whose efforts are keeping the lodge going will soon grow tired and stop coming. Then what? I think you know the answer. Grand Lodge still has a great tool to FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE 193

assist your lodge, the Leadership Training Seminar.

It's for all Masons, even those who think we know it all. Try it. The lodges will like the change. The most important part - bring your wife. There is a program designed just for them. With your families help, great things will happen in your Lodge."

Reflecting on the public image ofGrand Lodge, he continued, " A donation of $ 1 000 was made by our Arts and Scholarship Fund to the Anchorage Opera 2006 Mozart Concert. We are listed on the Program as one of the donors. This will reach more people and do positive things for the Craft. This program will be expanded to more cities as finances permit." The Grand Master announced an innovative way to contribute to the General and Travel expenses of Grand Lodge. He requested that any brother who has Air Miles to spare, donate

them to the Alaska Grand Lodge Airline Credit Card Account. The intent is to have sufficient Air Miles to pay for the travel expenses for the D.D.G.M.s in Kodiak and Ketchikan Districts to visit all their lodges separated by vast distances in this unique jurisdiction twice the size of Texas. In conclusion the Grand Master urged all members, "Let us not forget from whence we came and where we are going. We are here for such a short time. Let us make good use of this time. It is up to each and every one of us to make a change for the better. That is what Masons do."

The Grand Secretary, reporting a decline in membership of 1.97% from last year, remarked, "Things are not all doom and gloom. Positive lights have shone in some lodges who have reported membership gains of 5 to 1 0%. There have been changes in our status and performance that make me very optimistic. Although we have experienced losses for the last 6 years, I believe we have reached bottom and are in for positive growth in the foreseeable future. Three indicators support this: the number of Degrees being conferred by our lodges this past year; the number of new petitions received; and the average age of the candidates on our rolls, which is 41 years. The majority of those asking for petitions were in their late 20's and early 30's. Most stated their interest has been prompted by the fact their grandfathers had been Masons, not fathers as we might have expected. The Committee on Fraternal Relations moved that recognition ofthe Grand Lodge ofIran (In Exile) be granted. This Grand Lodge has been operating from the Masonic Temple in Boston, Mass., since 1985. The Motion was unanimously approved. The Report of the Committee on Russian Relations conveyed that efforts to establish Freemasonry in Eastern Russia have been very rewarding. The Czar prohibited Freemasonry in Russia. The Soviet Government persecuted the Masons. Historically, the Craft in Russia has been taboo. Two lodges have been established. One, Pacific Rim Lodge No. 12 in

Vladivostock started with 5 candidates and now has 1 6 brothers. Their Worshipful Master, Vladislav Voitenko, wrote that the ordinary citizen in Russia does not yet understand the essence of Masonry. It can and will be accepted, but it will take time to enlighten the people. A local newspaper carried an article about "Gifts for Children" at the Municipal Child Hospital in Vladivostock. The program is sponsored by Pacific Rim Lodges' Masonic Charity called "Nezabudka," a Russian word meaning "Forget Me Not." Future plans of the committee include assistance to this and other lodges in Eastern Russia through the purchase of Honorary Lifetime Memberships for $200. A lodge pin, Certificate and Lifetime Membership Card is awarded to each Mason from Alaska and other jurisdictions who make this contribution. The committee stressed that success will be achieved through the new Masons in Russia and Honorary Members provide the opportunity. A testimonial to the Russian Relations Committee from a Lifetime Member from Canada read, " How marvelous that after some 70 years of darkness, the Light of the Mystic Tie should return to Mother Russia. Please allow me to assist in a small way." 1 94 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA

ARKANSAS 164th Annual Communication Little Rock, Arkansas. February, 2007

284 Lodges 1 7, 082 Membership The DeMolay Report expressed the gratitude of the Order of DeMolay in Arkansas to the

40 plus lodges and individuals whose contributions and support made it possible for them to get through the year. The State organization has no other source of income. DeMolay Week took place in March and included the initiation of new members statewide. Several Senior DeMolays have become Masons in Arkansas. The State Master Councilor, Brandon Herring, who has expressed a desire to become a Master Mason when of legal age, was honored by receiving awards from the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, the American Red Cross, the Boy Scouts of America and the Medal of Heroism from DeMolay International, for saving another person's life while suffering severe personal injuries. Such conduct is one reason Arkansas Masons should be proud sponsors. The Board of Finance Report indicated that for several years now, Grand Lodge has had to dip into capital to pay the bills. It has been previously reported that at this rate we have between 15 and 19 years survival time. The following steps are being taken. During 2004, a new program called "Arkansas Diamond" was introduced to endow the operations of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas. The program allows Masons and others to

purchase an "Arkansas Diamond" pin for $50. The money is invested and only the interest

earned is used to offset the cost of operations. The fund is generating over $20,000 a year in purchases.

As a further measure, The Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Charles H. Ferguson is recommending that beginning in 2008, all attendees to the Annual Communication be charged a registration fee of $10 to help defray some of the cost associated with the event. The Grand Secretary asked the brethren to notice that the Dues Card issued by the Grand Lodge of Arkansas now bears the photograph and number of the lodge which has raised the most Master Masons in the previous year. This picture will appear on the Dues Card of every member in the jurisdiction. The Grand Secretary expressed the hope that this incentive will encourage all lodges in the area of recruitment and retention. The Hospital Service Committee, which operates a fund for the purpose of giving assistance to our brethren and next of kin who are hospitalized in any of the three Veteran's Hospitals located in the State of Arkansas, stated that the service has been greatly expanded due to our membership in the Masonic Service Association. It is a truly charitable service, aided by the voluntary visitations of Masonic brothers, to deserving and needy people. We stress the need for more volunteers to make these visits. The officials of the hospitals are warm in their praise of the benefits that this program is providing.

ENGLAND Quarterly Communications and Annual Investiture

London, England, December 12, 2007 M.W. Bro. The Most Honorable Marquess of Northampton, Pro Grand Master, expressed the concerns of the Grand Lodge of England over the proliferation of lodges ofunrecognized constitutions in England and throughout the World. Addressing a meeting of European

Grand Masters, he began, "A Grand Lodge is either regular or it is not. It cannot be partial or conditional. A Grand Lodge must conform to each of our Basic Principles, developed and refined over more than 1 50 years. They are fundamental and unchangeable, the essence of regular Freemasonry, and if they were removed or varied, that would materially alter the nature of Freemasonry. There have been suggestions that the Basic Principles should be capable of redefinition from generation to generation, though those making the suggestions seem reluctant to reveal which of them they wish to redefine. I would suspect one area they FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE 195

would like to change is the prohibition of the discussion of religion and politics at Masonic Meetings and the ban on Grand Lodges and individual Freemasons making public comments on matters of religious, political or State policy when acting in their Masonic capacities. In

that context, I was rather surprised that some of you had been discussing the role of Freemasonry in a changing Europe and how we can influence, for the common good, the social and moral development of a new Europe. The Home Grand Lodges, England, Ireland and Scotland, would respond that Freemasonry has no role outside Freemasonry and the only influence it should be seeking should be over itself and its members. We firmly believe that it is the individual, having absorbed the principles and tenets of Freemasonry so that they become part of his nature, who can have a positive influence on society. If he does not. then we should question whether Freemasonry has fulfilled its purpose. Regular Freemasonry is not and never should be allowed to develop into a lobby group, no matter how noble or universal the cause. England has been criticized in recent years for not immediately recognizing new or re-emerging Grand Lodges in Eastern Europe and the Baltic States. The reason for this is a simple one. As the oldest Grand Lodge, without seeking to. we have had thrust upon us the mantle of being the guardians of regularity. Our recognition carries with it a cachet that speeds recognition by other Grand Lodges. Because of these factors, we have to make certain that what we recognize is not only regular, but it is firmly rooted within a stable country free from political interference and has a good prospect of surviving and expanding. In short, we cannot get it wrong!

The last point I wish to make concerns England's place in World Freemasonry. The Grand Master of Austria has stated his belief that the United Grand Lodge of England has abdicated its responsibilities in European Freemasonry and that next to nothing was felt of its authority. I would not only disagree, but would question what responsibilities we have in Europe or in any other part of the World. We are always available for advice. We can offer a lead, provide comfort and support in times of trouble and give practical assistance to new Grand Lodges. But England cannot be a sort of international Masonic policeman arbitrating disagreements within and between sovereign Grand Lodges. We cannot and would not seek to impose our views on others and we do not believe that any other body should do so either. However, we do reserve our right to decide who we regard as being regular and capable of recognition. Brethren, we have a wonderful diversity of Masonic practice in Europe. We are bound by the same basic principles, tenets and landmarks but have each developed in our own way.

We should celebrate that diversity, so long as it remains within the bounds of regularity."

INDIANA 190th Annual Communication Indianapolis, Indiana, May, 2007 433 Lodges 71,392

Newly installed Grand Master, Duane L. Vaught, reflected on the positive changes in Indiana between the Constituent Lodges and Grand Lodge. "For too many years," he began, "Freemasons took a detour. Once central to our community development, we became secretive. Once dynamic, active and diverse, we became slothful, passive and conformist. Grand Lodge bore a great deal of responsibility for this by creating numerous regulations curtailing your activities. Masonic Halls could not be used by anyone not on an approved list. Speakers and microphones were banned. You couldn't support the Boy Scouts or your local hospital, participate in a parade or hold a fund-raiser, even on your own property. All of these rules came from the same basic belief, that none of you could be trusted. Let us be clear about that. So lodges did nothing but ritual, and that only in one room, resulting in a loss of enthusiasm and the involvement of capable leaders. Every prohibition I have mentioned is now gone. You and your lodges are now assumed to be capable of making 1 96 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA responsible decisions that would not embarrass you or the Fraternity. You can no longer hide in darkened buildings making excuses that Grand Lodge is holding you back. It is your responsibility to lead, within the rules, without expecting someone else to make your decisions for you. My message is simply this - "Go practice Masonry." The Child Identification Program (CHIP) continues to be operated by the Indiana DeMolay Office. The program was presented 40 times by lodges in many communities during the last year, generating positive public relations as well as providing a valuable service. Over 6000 children and parents participated. The committee on the Masonic License Plate Program reported higher sales than in 2006, with 5952 applications requested and distributed. The State of Indiana also approved the plate for motorcycles effective January 1 , 2007. A three year validation costs $25, of which

$ 1 5 is returned to the respective lodges. The financial return to the lodges from the plate, which bears the Square and Compasses and the logo, "Proud to be a Freemason" was $48,612. The Standards for Initiation are being reviewed following the success of the One-Day

Class Program. It was felt that the point has been reached where the experiment should end. Permission will not be granted to lodges for One-Day Classes because they do not want to take the time to do the degrees normally. The claim, "We are too busy" will no longer be accepted as an excuse.

The Ultimate Lodge Program Committee reported that 1 5 Lodges have adopted this routine. It is designed to change the Stated Meeting Format by devoting more time to

Masonic Education and Fellowship. This is what the younger Masons between 18 and 35 are joining for. The goal is to make the Stated Meeting more exciting and enlightening. The Grand Secretary reported that the rate of decline in Membership was 2.7% for 2006, the lowest in three years. The Grand Master's closing remarks addressed this situation. "The future of this

Fraternity is bright. Last year, more men were raised to the Master Mason Degree in Indiana than in 2000 or 2005. Otherwise, you have to go back to 1 884 to find more activity in one year. It isn't just city lodges. Character and attitude have a lot more to do with success than a building or location. If your lodge has a problem, consider what Shakespeare wrote. "The fault, dear Brutus, lies not in the stars, but in ourselves." The most important decision each of you ever made was to start. That is, to ask to join, to show up for a ceremony you knew essentially nothing about, to show courage, to try something unfamiliar. That is the kind of courage which makes a lodge a success too."

IOWA 162nd Annual Communication Danvenport, Iowa, September, 2006 297 Lodges 25,697 Membership

M.W. Bro. Charles L. Brinkerhoff, Grand Master, reminded the Brethren that the theme of his term of office, "Leaving a Legacy," is the ongoing responsibility of all the members of Grand Lodge and he reflected on what has been accomplished and what remains to be done. "I believe we have started a trend that over the past few years has shown an increase in the Degree Work being done in our local lodges. We need to carry on the effort if we are going to see a drop in the rate of decline in our membership. A large group throughout the State, in large cities and rural areas, are establishing records in numbers of new members being taken into their lodges. If brothers are willing to do the work, be visible in their communities, have activities that attract young men and their families, spread the word about the things our gentle Craft does, there is no reason not to be successful and we can return Masonry to a prominent place in our society. What of the future? We must recognize the old business model has gone we cannot ignore the loss of membership over many years. What we have been doing is not working. FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE 197

One definition of "insanity" is continuing to do the same thing and expecting a different outcome. We must do more of what is working, quit what is not working, and try new things. If we are willing to do this, we can turn many of our problems into solutions in regards to membership and truly "Leave a Legacy" for Masons in Iowa." The Report ofthe Grand Secretary indicated an increase in applications from many areas, even from lodges who have not had a candidate for years. He attributed this to increased public awareness and active community involvement. The Grand Secretary highlighted one area of concern, financial stability and urged lodges to maintain an adequate dues structure to meet their responsibilities. Slight increases in fees have brought the average cost of Initiation and Annual Dues to $65 and $42 respectively.

Brother Christopher Hodapp, author of, "Freemasons for Dummies," was invited to address Grand Lodge. He began, "Freemasonry is losing more members from Demits and NPDs than through the death rate. We are not being decimated by death, but by indifference. The young men joining us today have studied us long before they knocked on our doors. They are searching for something, a connection to something larger than themselves. They come looking for the lodges of Washington, Mozart and Kipling. If instead they find a three hour business meeting to discuss the next fish fry, they'll feel cheated. That's the challenge, not to become that most terrible of things - ORDINARY. If we make ourselves ORDINARY they won't be back. They are seeking something spiritual, a connection to the traditions of our Ancient Past, our Teachings, History and Brotherhood. If you find a balance between satisfying the needs of our older members and the thirst for knowledge of our new Masons, your lodge will succeed. History has shown us that

Freemasonry will survive. It is patient, even when we are not. But harmony is something that has to be worked at by all of us. It is the strength and support of all societies, but only when we practice it together. And sometimes the best way to practice it is to trust Freemasonry to evolve as it always has. Remember the words ofCharles Burnham, architect and Mason who built the Chicago Masonic Temple in 1 891 , at 22 stories the tallest skyscraper in the World at that time."

"Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans. Aim high in hope and work. Remember that our sons and grandsons are going to do things that will stagger us. Let your watchword be order and your beacon beauty. Think big."

Bro. Hodapp concluded, "Brethren, I encourage you all to think big. The future is upon us now. It is truly an exciting time to be a Freemason. We are poised to make history. We just need to go back to our lodges and make it happen."

IRELAND Quarterly Communication Dublin, Ireland, November 2006 M.W. Bro. George Dunlop, Grand Master, devoted the opening remarks of his Address to the phenomenon of the current membership trends in the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Ireland, characterized by the distinction between urban and rural lodges. The former are struggling, while the latter tend to be growing and vibrant. "We have suffered severe losses in the area of greater Belfast where the numbers in the past were substantial. Yet Dublin contradicts that pattern and enjoys relative stability. These losses and the associated financial issues do cause concern, not only in Ireland, but worldwide. In view of this situation, my personal view is that the total energies of all brethren should ideally focus on the salvation of their own lodges, rather than seeking dual memberships, quite often with no clear purpose. I have studied a number of treatises on the subject and none has offered an effective global solution as each Masonic Constitution is affected by differing conditions and environments. 1 98 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA

The most important image is the one we personally portray in public. We must be proud to be Freemasons and should never deny our membership. We are a force for good, but must be seen to be so without compromising the Order's historic principles and integrity or jeopardizing its ancient mysteries. We are committed as Freemasons to help the poor, distressed, widowed and fatherless within our order which we do most generously through our Charity Funds. We are also committed to help society in general and we have not fallen short in this task. Poor image and negative publicity has plagued us for years and the Past Grand Master's policies and strategies deserve credit for much of the progress we have made." The Board of General Purposes discussed a suggestion that Grand Lodge Law No. 141 be modified to allow flexibility in the conferral of the Fellowcraft Degree, while still maintaining a 24 week interval between the Entered Apprentice and Master Mason Degrees. This was referred to the Grand Master's Council for further discussion. The Victoria Jubilee Masonic Benevolent Fund reported that increases in energy prices, local government taxes, and disposable income being eroded by inflation, has made support from the Fund less significant. A decision was made to generously increase the level of assistance to those in the greatest need and this policy has gone into effect. The Fund supports a total of 533 annuitants each receiving an average annuity of 1,070 Euros. The Masonic Benefit Fund for boys and girls jointly paid some 560,000 Pounds to assist with the education, up to and including Masters Degree level, and the welfare of children of deceased and distressed Brethren. The funds are currently assisting 1 35 boys and 1 89 girls. The cases often deal with very difficult family and financial circumstances. This and the Masonic Welfare Fund provide help in the areas of housing, education, nursing, medical treatment, mobility aids and funeral expenses. Irish Freemasonry Overseas was the subject of the reports of the Provincial Grand Masters ofNatal and the South African Northern and Southern Cape Provinces. Membership remains stable with Natal showing a slight increase. The financial situation is healthy.

However, relations and communications between the neighbouring Grand Lodges is hampered by concerns of safety, violent crime, highjackings, theft and intimidation, particularly in Zimbabwe and Botswana, causing extreme hardship to many of its citizens. The Transvaal Inter-Constitutional Masonic Charity (TIMC) continues to be financed and managed by the Four Constitutions, English, Irish, Scottish and the Grand Lodge of South

Africa. Co-operation between the four bodies is excellent and they have created a high public profile with their generous Educational and Financial Grants and involvement in all areas of social life, including the distribution of money, clothing and Christmas food hampers to those who otherwise would have nothing.

ISRAEL Annual Communication November 2007

When the Grand Lodge of the State of Israel was consecrated in 1953, many distinguished brethren from all parts of the world expressed their desire to affiliate to lodges under its jurisdiction. Consequently, the "Holy Land" Lodge No. 50 was created in the Holy City of Jerusalem, the Cradle of Freemasonry, under the Grand Lodge of the State of Israel, for the express purpose ofaffording brethren who reside abroad, the opportunity ofexpressing their support, without interfering with the loyalty they owe to their Mother Constitutions. Its main object is to strengthen the ties that bind us together as individual Masons. We have presently several hundred members from numerousjurisdictions throughout the world and the number continues to grow, but we need more to assist us by words and deeds in our mission of building bridges of understanding between one another. FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE 199

Every Mason is cordially invited to become a member. This "Holy Land" Lodge is indeed unique and universal, and the annual fees collected are distributed annually to various charities, in the name of the "Holy Land" Lodge. Members also receive the Jewel of the Lodge, a Certificate of Membership, and also the publications issued by the Grand Lodge of the State of Israel, from time to time. In times of emergency and stress, for example when scud missiles began falling upon our heads during the Gulf War, the voices of brethren from across the world were heard here by phone, fax and letters, offering help and support. The spirit ofbrotherhood comes to the fore, giving us courage in the knowledge that we do not stand alone.

This, brethren, we believe to be the purpose of our Lodge. This is the spirit prevailing among our members, which we hope to preserve for all time. Members are encouraged to visit Israel, and every effort is made to put them in contact with local brethren and lodges. The Lodge holds meetings by special dispensation, giving welcome to groups of Masonic Pilgrims visiting the Holy Land and its many Masonic relics.

The Master of the Lodge is appointed by the Grand Master, and is himself a high ranking Mason. Other Officers for any specific meeting are appointed for that meeting and will usually be those holding similar office in any of our other lodges working in the language required in such a meeting. The languages used in Israel are any of English, Hebrew, French, Spanish, German, Turkish, Arabic. Rumanian and Russian. Israeli brethren are of different faiths, the symbols of Judaism, Christianity and Islam forming part of the seal of the Grand Lodge of the State of Israel.

Affiliation to the Lodge is contingent on the applicant being recommended by a ruling or Past Master of any recognized lodge, and on renewing members must be in good standing in their Mother Lodges at time of renewal of membership.

The registration fee presently is $55 U.S.D., or its equivalent in other currencies and covers the dues for the first year of membership. Annual membership dues have since 2006 been set at $35 U.S.D. Members are of course free at any time to add any donation they wish for benevolence activities.

JAPAN 49"' Annual Communication Tokyo, Japan, March, 2006 15 Lodges 1,929 Membership

M. W. Bro. Robert D. Targett, Grand Master announced that he had rescinded an edict which forbade all Masons under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Japan from either attending the meetings of or petitioning Scottish Rite bodies on the island of Okinawa, as the Orient of Guam and Okinawa of the Scottish Rite Council, which had chartered all Masonic bodies on the island in 1951, before the Grand Lodge of Japan had established its territorial definition, was not recognized by this Grand Lodge, which has always declared the Okinawa Prefecture within the administrative authority of Japan. This edict had created an untenable situation for the brethren of the one lodge on the island under the authority of the Grand Lodge of Japan by denying them any visitation privileges. The Grand Secretary reported that Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Oklahoma is in the process of establishing a subordinate Lodge at Yokosuka Naval Base and we have prepared a letter to them strongly objecting to this invasion of the sovereign territory of Japan. It should be noted that M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Washington and its jurisdictions is in agreement that this lodge should not be established and that our mutual recognition is for the purpose of visitation only. The Committee on the State of the Craft reported a slow but steady increase in membership since 2003, including the non-military Lodges. 200 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA

The Report of the Committee of Youth Activities announced they were planning a major th revitalization in DeMolay and Rainbow events aimed at the forthcoming 50 Anniversary of Grand Lodge. The Public Relations Committee announced a highly favourable report. Two media representatives were given permission to the photograph the outside of the building, the lobby and the Blue Lodge for television and print respectively. A TV program concerning whether certain well known public figures were Freemasons was filmed and broadcast on February 26, 2006. The print publication was to support a book on Masonry by a member of Grand Lodge. The Committee on Information Systems accomplished most of the goals set forth in the proceeding year, in effect by reducing the operating costs of Grand Lodge by transferring documents and instructions to electronic format and standardizing the format so they can be printed on a normal home computer. The newly installed Grand Master, Mitsuru Ishii, in his Address, praised the involvement of the U.S. Military Forces in both the activities of the country and in Freemasonry. Large numbers of U.S. personnel are active in the Fraternity.

LOUISIANA 195th Annual Communication Alexandria, Louisiana, February, 2006 257 Lodges 23, 666 Membership

M.W. Bro. Harold G. Ballard, Grand Master, expressed in stark terms, the devastating effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on the State of the Order in Louisiana."2005 began optimistically with lodges conferring many degrees and we hoped that this would reverse the trend of negative numbers. Then both hurricanes struck in the S. E. and S. W. parts of the State and many members were driven from their homes. A large number suffered the loss of their property and other valuable assets. Lodges were completely destroyed or suffered major damage. I formed a special committee of Past Grand Masters to assist in distributing financial assistance to members affected by this tragedy." In true Masonic practice, monetary aid came from lodges and members from across the country. Until the full effects are known, the Grand Master announced that the Grand Lodge per capita will be suspended in the case of all brethren who have suffered major economic loss. In spite of this disaster, Louisiana Masons are making concerted efforts to promote open meetings in order to spread more light about the Fraternity. However, it is obviously awkward to require guests to leave during the closing Ritual, creating many unnecessary questions about secrecy. To alleviate this problem, the Grand Master issued an edict to allow the D.D.G.M., G.S.W., or G.J. W. to close the lodge in a summary manner when non-masons are present.

Newly Installed Grand Master, Clayton J. Borne, III, encapsulated the main points of an ambitious and positive program for the forthcoming year, which he promised to fulfill with fairness and compassion, while maintaining the highest expectation from each of the brethren. The District Deputy Grand Masters and Deputy Grand Lecturers were charged with implementing new procedures to ensure procurement ofAchievement Certificates in the area of Administration for each and every lodge. The System of Initiation will be reassessed. First, to reaffirm the original ceremony, yet develop, for use once a year, a one-day class utilizing the highest quality of teaching material in conjunction with mentors assigned to each candidate, for the conferral of the three symbolic degrees. Establishment of Affinity Lodges, or Lodges of common/special interest in each of the 19 Masonic Districts, wherein shared pursuits form a common bond while engaging in the FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE 201 principles of our Fraternity. Examples already include the Alexandria Civil War Military Lodge, the Covington Harley Davidson Motor Cycle Group and the Lodge of the Nine Muses in Baton Rouge, researching the Arts of Greek Myth.

Establishment of lodges using the Scottish Rite Ritual for the Symbolic Degrees in all the Masonic Districts that have none, to intensify the knowledge of our dynamic history for the purpose of academic Masonic Education. A lodge Historian will be established in each lodge where none exists, to research rosters and chronicle past events in anticipation of our 200* Anniversary Celebration. Emphasis on Masonic Charities will be maintained through continued support ofthe Dyslexia Foundation by the Masonic Learning Center ofLouisiana, expanding the number of available clinics and by the development of a program for Senior High School students. Further initiatives include the establishment of a State wide Masonic Blood Bank for the use of the Fraternity and our sponsorship and advocacy of "LOP A'*, the Louisiana Organ Procurement Association dealing with organ donations. The existing "Two Cents a Day Program" - two cents per member per day-continues to support the Grand Lodge Endowment Program. "The object of a good life," the Grand Master concluded, "is active participation in public life, to subordinate one's private end to the common good. Dedication to this code will enrich society in general and define and ensure our Fraternities existence. These principles will guide your Grand Master and all the activities of this Grand Lodge in the ensuing year."

MAINE 188th Annual Communication Portland, Maine, May, 2007 190 Lodges 22, 1 64 Membership

"Be silent unless what you have to say is better than silence," said R.W. Charles W.

Plummer, Chairman of the Committee on the Condition of the Fraternity. "That is one ofmy favorite quotes. When I conclude this report, I will let you decide whether or not I should have remained silent. We have been criticized in the past for being too negative. Our response is that we have to start facing reality and stop pretending that all is well in our Grand Jurisdiction. We can continue to rum blind eyes to the needs that exist or face them head on with firm resolution. Preparing this report has been a difficult task as there is a wide range of differences in terms of the conditions of lodges as reported by District Deputies. A few appear to be doing well in a number of areas, some are doing well in a few areas, while others are doing poorly in almost all areas. There are positive aspects of Freemasonry exhibited by lodges across the state. The CHIPS program is being sponsored and meeting with success. Blood drives are being carried out. Ritual work in some districts is excellent.

Masters and Wardens Associations are active. But there is another side to the ledger. Lodge leadership and attendance is in a state of decline. Finance committees not being utilized. Schools of instruction are poorly attended. Many Past Masters are being called on to fill the chairs. Several District Deputies did not submit annual reports, or on time and we recommend that the names of those who did so be published in the Grand Lodge

Proceedings to encourage participation by all of them. Despite the great variation in what is being reported, we have made an honest effort to present a realistic statement on the condition of the Fraternity as a whole and the following represents our efforts to do so. Effective Lodge leadership and Masonic Education appear to be two ofthe most pressing and challenging needs in many lodges and high priority must be given in addressing them.

Many good things take place in our Grand Jurisdiction as it relates to Masonic Education, but at the same time efforts to improve this important area are fragmented and disjointed. We believe consideration should be given to the creation of a Grand Lodge Masonic Education Department with someone appointed as head with responsibility for coordinating the 202 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA programs of the Grand Lecturer, Masonic Education Committee and the Maine Masonic College, to ensure they are publicized and presented to the widest possible audience. District Education Officers should be appointed without any term limits and retain their positions for multiple years similar to Grand Lodge Lecturing Staff. This would maintain program continuity. The current practice of using them in an apprenticeship role to become District Deputy Grand Masters is counterproductive.

There is nothing new, eye-opening or earth shattering in this report that has not been conveyed previously. We believe it is balanced and productive. Several issues have been spelled out before and still exist. Problems have been identified and solutions proposed. The time has come for the development of a well-thought out and comprehensive action plan. We have no doubt that implementing them will require changes and there are those who will undoubtedly resist. I started this report by sharing with you one of my favorite quotes. I am going to be bold enough to conclude it with another by Confucius. "Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change."

MASSACHUSETTS Stated Quarterly Communication Boston, Massachusetts, December, 2006 248 Lodges 42,354 Membership .M. W. Bro. Jeffrey Black Hodgdon, Grand Master on being elected for a third term, focused his remarks on the issue of Membership. "Increasing membership continues to be one of my greatest goals. It appears from all indications that we are making great progress and with the exception of a few scattered lodges, all others are working candidates. Our membership message will once again hit the airwaves from December to March, on both TV and radio across the entire state. It will allude to my Accelerated Degree Program, scheduled to take place in May. Essentially, this will allow lodges to complete all three degrees in thirty days. The entire program will be administered by the D.D.G.M.s in their respective districts. Look closely at this program. It is similar to what some of the Constituent bodies do and has proven to be very successful, especially for those men who want to become Masons and cannot afford the usual three month frame time. We have a momentum under way leading up to our One-Day Classes in June. If every lodge brings ten candidates combined to either of the One-Day Classes, we will exceed our goal of two thousand new members. Through your efforts and the assistance of Grand

Lodge, we have achieved a membership momentum that is the envy of every Jurisdiction in North America. Working together, we can fulfill the dreams of our forefathers by seeing to it that Masonry still survives." The Grand Master cautioned that as the Fraternity grows, each lodge should look closely at their dues structure to ensure financial stability and announced that Grand Lodges dues will increase to $27 per member.

The Chairman of the Grand Lodge MYCHIP Program indicated that it continues to be one of the most comprehensive and successful programs of any Masonic Jurisdiction in the country and for that matter, the world. The number of children who have completed the program to date will soon exceed over a quarter of a million.

th One of the highlights of the year was the 1 50 Anniversary of Paul Revere Lodge in

Brockton. This lodge has found its own unique way of spreading fraternalism and brotherhood throughout the Craft by forming the Paul Revere Colonial Degree Team. For eleven years they have raised candidates in Colonial era attire and demonstrated the Masonic ties to the history of the young American colonies and shown that Freemasonry is closely tied to our heritage.

Paul Revere Lodge is also deeply involved in the Masonic Angel Fund. Formed in Cape

Cod in 2002, it now has participation from 1 1 2 Lodges in 1 2 States. The Fund sees to it that FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE 203 needy children in the elementary schools are able to attend classes with the proper clothing and shoes along with other necessities such as medications and eyeglasses. A nurse or counselor administers each case individually and determines what is required. They then contact the lodge representatives and the items are provided. There is no direct contact with the parents. All funding is provided by gifts, grants and donations. MONTANA 141 Annual Communication Bozeman, Montana, June, 2007

1 00 Lodges 7, 2 76 Membership M.W. Grand Master, Thomas E. Valente, recommended that the Statutes of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. Montana be amended to forbid the purchase of Life Memberships after June 23, 2007. The current program was established when the annualized return on investments was approximately 1 5%. The return for 2005 was 3.61 %. This has caused a severe cash flow problem for many lodges. The amendment would replace Life Memberships with a Lodge

Endowment Program. The required payment to become a Lodge Endowment Member is not less than twenty times the lodge's annual dues, plus one year's dues, or $600 plus one year's dues, whichever is larger. The words "not less than," would give a lodge discretion to make the buy in 25 times annual dues, or whatever number their financial situation dictated. This formula would assume an annual return of 5%' which is much closer to reality. Current life members would continue in their present status with an option of contributing an additional amount, thereby terminating their Life Memberships and becoming Lodge Endowment Members. M.W. Bro. Valente also changed the requirements for One-Day, or Grand Master's Classes to permit the conferral of the Second and Third degree only. All candidates must now be initiated in their home lodges. This decision met with well meaning resistance from some brethren who argued that it interfered with their efforts to recruit for the Shrine. The Grand Master responded, "I totally reject this argument for making Masonry easy. If we create a procedure to fast-track degrees and further abbreviate the lessons and proficiencies of Masonry, I believe we would be doing a great disservice to both organizations by giving the Shrine less than fully qualified Masons as candidates. It would lessen the name and reputation of Masonry. A Grand Master may in the future return to conferring all three

Degrees in a One-Day Class, or lessen proficiency requirements, but I hope it will be for other reasons than producing a quick membership pool for the Shrine." The Grand Master remarked on the progress of two significant community outreach programs, Bikes for Books and M. A. S.O.N. Bikes for Books, funded by the Montana Masonic Foundation, has brought the excitement and encouragement of reading to some

40,000 plus students in 1 30 elementary schools. A side benefit is that parents see Masonry in action by promoting literacy, which may in the long run contribute to a positive growth in membership in the jurisdiction and hopefully to appendant bodies and youth groups. In three years, the program has provided $88,000 in funds for bikes and helmets. M.A.S.O.N. is the acronym for Masonic Assistance Supporting Our Neighbors. The program provides Grand Lodge financial assistance to lodges, allowing them to meet charitable needs in their communities resulting in favourable local publicity. A report from the Grand Secretary entitled, "Guard Well The West Gate," alerted members to the fact that there are now over 200 clandestine Grand Lodges that do not meet the requirements for recognition operating in the United States, many of whom are attempting to intrude into the State of Montana. 204 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA NEVADA 142nd Annual Communication Reno, Nevada, November, 2006 42 Lodges 4,591 Membership The Jurisprudence Committee of the Grand Lodge proposed a resolution to amend the Masonic Code of Nevada by modifying the definition of the term "Plural Membership."

Originally approved by Grand Lodge in 1 958, the privilege of unlimited plural memberships was abused by power groups taking over and controlling the membership and voting rights

of all the lodges in one county in the state. Consequently, the Grand Master issued an edict

in 1 965 repealing the right of dual and plural membership. The rational for restoring these privileges are:

• All possible ways or means must be utilized if our Lodges are to survive. • A steady drop in membership due to attrition by members dying or moving to other Jurisdictions.

• A decrease in the number of new petitions and declining Lodge attendance. • Multiple memberships would assist Lodges financially.

Almost all other Jurisdictions in the United States have no limitation requirements as to the number of Lodges to which a Mason may belong. However, to ensure that the lessons learned from the past are not repeated, multiple members would not be permitted to hold Elective Office in more than one lodge at the same time and would only be allowed to carry a total of four votes in Grand Lodge during its Annual Communication. The question of whether the changes would add value to the fraternity and lead to a better tomorrow was passionately debated from both points of view. The Resolution was adopted. M.W. Bro. James S. Kraemer, Grand Master, acknowledged the challenges facing Nevada Freemasonry. "If each one of us placed as high a value on Freemasonry as with so many things that occupy our attention, we would be overflowing with enthusiasm to tell others about it. Some of our lodges are growing. Some have more candidates that they can comfortably accommodate in a regular monthly schedule and are so deeply involved in their communities that their disappearance would be seen as a serious loss by the local citizens.

Sadly, this is nor the case universally. There is no one size fits all answer which will reverse these statistical trends. If this is ever to change, it's up to you. Since 1994, you can ask a non-Mason to join our Fraternity if he is a "good man" and you don't use coercion or duress. Everyone of you can make a difference, if only next week, you would call up a man you " know and you say to this friend, I would like to invite you to join my Masonic Lodge." On the positive side, we have been doing a very good job with our website. Young men go to the internet to find out about organizations like Freemasonry. The Masonic Student Assistance Program continues to serve the public schools in our state. It is growing in reputation with our school teachers every year. Our Child I.D. Program gives us excellent opportunities to be recognized by the public, although we have not been taking full advantage of the occasion to interact with those attending these events. We frequently miss follow-up enquiries. Perhaps we need a public relations team to do press releases to the print and other media. We should think outside the box. Better to do something and fail than to do nothing."

NEW HAMPSHIRE 2Wh Annual Communication Manchester, ./Yew Hampshire, May 2007

69 Lodges 7, 456 Membership

The Grand Lodge Master Class Committee reported that, after 9 years in existence, the program is now well established in every district in New Hampshire. The concept of training

lodge leaders, from Stewards to Worshipful Masters, is the paramount objective. There are FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE 205

15 core topics and the Grand Master's Award Certificate is presented to the lodge or individual who has completed the entire course. Some of the requirements are: • A lodge must have raised at least one brother to the Degree of Master Mason. • A lodge must have a phone tree in place to alert members whenever an important event requires immediate notification of the membership, such as a request for a funeral service.

• The Worshipful Master, Wardens and Secretary must attend a Lodge of Instruction. • A lodge must invite the District Deputy Grand Lecturer on at least 2 occasions to view the Master Ritual. • At least 4 members of the lodge, including Officers, must attend 4 visitations within or without the district. • The lodge must demonstrate an effort to promote "Masonic Awareness" by involvement in a local charitable or volunteer activity. • A "Community Builders Award" must be presented to a non-Mason or an organization that has made a notable contribution to the betterment of the region. • The lodge must host a "Past Masters'" event. • The Grand Master must be invited to attend one of the Lodge's meetings. The committee commented that the improvement in the quality of The Work and the increased public awareness generated by this agenda has created great interest in other jurisdictions in New England and has served as a catalyst for other states to begin similar programs. The Masonic Education Committee named several new District Education Officers, who were reminded of their constitutional requirement to visit each lodge in the district at least once a year, to present a topic designed to encourage and expand Masonic knowledge. Subjects presented by the 2006 Lodges of Instruction included Mentors, Friendship Nights, Veterans issues, Masonic Home Charity, Matching Funds, Community Builders and CHIPS. The New Hampshire D.A.R.E. Program, (Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among

Children) is a non-Masonic charity. M.W. Bro. David J. Lamprey, Grand Master, attended the D.A.R.E. Officers Graduation ceremony and presented a cheque for $ 1 0,000 on behalf of Grand Lodge to the state police. The Masons were highly praised at this event and it was explained that they were the biggest supporters of this program in New Hampshire. The Finance Committee was instructed to prepare fiscal guidelines for the future to address increased costs, declining membership and the per-capita, unchanged since 1993.

NEW ZEALAND 1 14th Annual Communication Wellington, New Zealand, November 2006 291 Lodges 10,670 Membership

"The only constant in our world today is change." said Grand Master, M.W. Bro. John W. Litton, in his Installation Address. "It has been with us for many years and we have been swept up in its gathering momentum. We have looked hard at ourselves believing that somehow we had to keep up. We have tried many things, some with considerable success.

All this has been of benefit to our lodges and members. But, in all our endeavours we were also charged to adhere to our ancient landmarks. This, I believe, is where our true strength lies, in the fundamental truths of Freemasonry. We are striving to build a new public perception of our value and relevance without cheapening our image, standards and dignity. If we are to gain recognition and acceptance amongst the men who will lead us in the future, we must place Freemasonry on a pedestal where it belongs. We must shape our organization for today's and tomorrow's world. Let us be confident. Let us make it happen. Let us make a difference." The President of the Board of General Purposes proposed that Rule 127 be amended to 206 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA

expand the number of Grand Lodge Offices that can be held by a Master Mason and by doing away with the requirement that holders ofcertain Grand Lodge Offices cannot succeed to Past Grand Lodge Rank unless they attain the rank of Installed Master. The Offices in question are Grand Registrar, Grand Treasurer, Grand Superintendent of the Works and Grand Secretary. He gave the following explanation. •'Those offices are of an administrative nature. When they become vacant it is essential that the best qualified person is chosen, regardless of rank. We continue to strive to portray

ourselves as a modern organization and in this context it would be undesirable, to say the

least, if a lesser qualified Past Master prevailed over a better qualified Master Mason. There

is no logical reason why a Master Mason who has held an active Grand Lodge Rank should

not carry Past Grand Lodge Rank. In fact, it is demeaning to his contribution to Office to deprive him of his rank simply because he is not, or does not become an Installed Master." th The Board also proposed that rules be amended to allow Craft Lodges to have 150 Anniversary Jewels, recommending that the Grand Master may by his Warrant on such an th occasion, authorize the issue of a 150 Anniversary Jewel. The Application for a Warrant

is to be in the prescribed form with a color copy of the proposed design enclosed and shall be accompanied by proof of the lodge's active existence for not less than one hundred and

fifty years from the date of its constitution. No Brother shall be entitled to wear this jewel other than one who was at the date of the anniversary, a member of the Craft lodge receiving the Warrant. The Board noted that several of the oldest lodges in the country were at or approaching this age.

NOVA SCOTIA 142 Annual Communication Truro, Nova Scotia, June, 2007

J 06 Lodges 5, 664 Membership The Report of the Committee on the Condition of the Order was delivered at the request of the Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Roger Ellis Eisner. While the report acknowledged that some wonderful work was being orchestrated by brethren who demonstrated great pride in their work and attempted to perform their duties with dignity and honour, there were many concerns expressed about conditions which have afflicted the Craft for several years. The chairman stressed that an action plan must be developed by the Board of General Purposes and substantive action be taken to correct these deficiencies. Criticism must be viewed as constructive and aimed at the continued improvement of this Grand Lodge. Areas of concern included declining membership, lack of Masonic Education, poor attendance, lack of leadership, poor Ritual and Protocol, lack of training for elected and appointed Grand Lodge Officers and the selection process for District Deputy Grand Masters. While some D.D.G.M.s carried out their duties commendably, five districts did not submit a report to Grand Lodge. Without direction or consequences, there is no incentive to carry out the responsibilities and basic requirements of this office. Responding to the report, the Grand Master stated, "This is one area that has bothered me for a while, the selection of D.D.G.M.s in every district. Our Constitution states that the D.D.G.M. shall be appointed annually by the Grand Master. This, for many years has not been the case. There has grown up the practice of having the D.D.G.M. selected by the

lodges on a rotational basis. It seems to me this is not only a contravention of the

Constitution, but that this is a bad practice. I recommend therefore, that in order that there be no misunderstanding in this matter, consideration be given to bringing an amendment to the Constitution that will spell out a system of selection of a suitable person for this position.

I feel this adjustment would level out the problems of selecting a qualified candidate." The Chairman of the Board of General Purposes responded that he had already formed two Ad Hoc Committees, one to develop a set of criteria for the selection of future FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE 207

D.D.G.M.s, recommending that it become an elected position, and the second to investigate all aspects of the membership situation and bring to the Board solutions to improve and increase future membership within the Craft. The Masonic Education Committee announced the revision of several educational documents designed to foster improvements in Protocol and Etiquette, Masonic Funeral Service Guidelines, Friend to Friend in Nova Scotia and the Masters and Wardens Workshop. Responding to the question, " Does Masonry Have a Future?" M. W. Bro. Eisner quoted " from a statement by a Past Grand Master. It has long been my conviction that we, as older and more experienced Masons, are to a large degree responsible for much of the lethargy and indifference that is prevalent among the Craft today. Candidates are too often raised amidst the solemnity of ritual and pageantry of drama and complete the Master Mason Degree without the slightest concept of what it is all about. We are content to let them find out what Masonry is all about on their own. Those who are dedicated pursue the study of Masonry further, but this is not universally so. A little thought, time and effort for the new member would go far to enlighten him as to the lessons exemplified in the several degrees. This is a challenge if we seriously desire to have Masonry survive and perpetuate its influence for the good of society." The Grand Master concluded, "This statement was given to this Grand Lodge forty years ago. I can say to you without hesitation, when the personal touch is applied to the new brother, he will respond almost immediately. You can maintain his interest with little effort. He will feel like a part of the lodge and the fraternity and he will be! And he will be the strength in your lodge tomorrow. Does Masonry Have a Future? As sure as the Great Architect ofthe Universe will create darkness tonight and the sun will rise tomorrow, we will have a future. Whether it will be to our liking - that my brothers, is up to us."

PENNSYLVANIA Quarterly Communications and Annual Communication Elizabethtown. Pennsylvania, June, 2006 444 Lodges 123,276 Membership

"Life should have a dramatic ending, like a stage piece." So began a proclamation from the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of a parade celebrating the 216 th anniversary of the death ofBenjamin Franklin, inventor, diplomat, philanthropist, Founding Father, Freemason and two-term Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. "Benjamin Franklin's life did indeed have a dramatic ending. His funeral in 1790 attracted 25,000 mourners, the largest in the city's history. Therefore, I, John F. Street, Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, mindful of the contributions of our most famous citizen, proclaim April 17, 2006 as Remembrance of Benjamin Franklin Day. We are also grateful for the contributions of the Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania in helping to keep his spirit and memory alive." Masonic honors were rendered to Mr. Franklin by a special procession marking the 216* anniversary of his passing, led by R.W. Bro. Grand Master, Ronald A. Aungst, Sr., beginning from the American Philosophical Society, founded by Mr. Franklin in 1743, to the historic Christ Church. During this somber procession the bells of this church and more than a dozen in the area tolled to honor this illustrious Freemason's achievements. The Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania issued a Citation in tribute to his memory and legacy and directed that it be transmitted to the Masonic Museum and Library in Philadelphia. The Chairman of the Pennsylvania Masonic Youth Foundation. Samuel C. Williamson, P.G.M., was guided by Franklin's wisdom and humor by quoting him in his report. "Three can keep a secret, if two of them are dead," Brother Ben once quipped. " He may have been talking about our best kept secret, the Masonic Youth Program. We all know the character 208 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA

building values of Masonry. Some of us are often heard to say that they wish they had

become a Member sooner, but didn't know enough about it. Yet there seems to be a

"disconnect" when it comes to promoting membership in DeMolay, Rainbow and Job's Daughters. Too often we hear a brother say, "My child is just too busy with school activities to join a Masonic Youth Group." Please, let them decide if they are too busy! You know

what the Fraternity has done for you - don't you think it can be just as valuable for them? Franklin also observed, "When you're finished changing, your finished." He knew that life

is a journey during which we all change and grow in our personal and professional lives. Our Foundation's Life Skills and Life Changers programs are designed to help teenagers find a proper roadmap to follow on their life's journey. The three basic "R's" of life: Respect, Responsibility and Relationships, make this an outstanding program available to any youth

in this state through the sponsorship of a Masonic lodge. Franklin hit the mark when he said,

"Well done is better than well said." He would have appreciated the opportunities these programs offer young people. But he would have applauded the adults who work with them.

Lastly, he advised, " Don't value a man for the quality he is of, but for the qualities he possesses." Those qualities which make people strive to make an improvement in society are needed to provide leadership to our DeMolays, Job's Daughters and Rainbow Girls. The success or failure of our youth programs rests squarely on our Masonic shoulders. Do you care what happens to this Fraternity? Then, volunteer to work with our Masonic youth!

Training Apprentices - it's what Masons do! Directed by Grand Lodge, we have changed the method for funding the CHIP program. After two years and half a million dollars of expense, the program was acclaimed, but costly, and that level of expense was not sustainable. We minimized the cost to the Foundation by asking each lodge and district that conducted a CHIP program to cover the costs of supplies.

Rather than just sell the materials, we asked for donations to cover their costs. This came as a shock to some districts that had wholeheartedly supported the program. To ease the transition this year, we have not denied requests for supplies or requested payment for those already used, but we have strongly suggested the need to contribute an amount equal to

$2.00 for each child processed. Local funding is the key to success. Each district involved in the CHIP program is finding a way to do this. Future events cannot be conducted without a local sponsor. Unless the purpose of the program is clear and efficiently presented, we fail to personally connect with the parents and achieve our goal of" leaving a favourable opinion of this, our ancient and noble Fraternity." We have significantly reduced the waste which may have been inherent in the program and estimate that approximately 25,000 youth can be processed annually. This is not a record setting number, but it can be sustained in a fiscally prudent manner. We applaud the creativity and dedication of so many brethren to this great service to our youth and their families."

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND nd 1 32 Annual Communication Summerside, Prince Edward Island, June, 2007 16 Lodges 861 Membership M.W. Bro. W. Vernon Simpson, Grand Master, giving an account of his stewardship during the past year commented that although he did not have a specific theme for his term of office, it was his priority to do his best to promote Masonry on Prince Edward Island by attending as many events, social, community and fraternal, as possible, hosted by the majority of the lodges in the jurisdiction. Most ofthe Constituent Lodges have attracted new members and he expressed hope that this trend would continue.

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decreased significantly. Total membership shows a decline of only three from the previous year. The big positive is that the Craft is attracting a younger age group. The Grand Treasurer's Report indicated a small surplus, largely due to the sale of Masonic merchandise through Grand Lodge. These items, worn by Masons or displayed on

vehicles, put Masonry in the public eye and provided an income source which is used to cover the cost ofreplacing Grand Lodgeregalia. Going forward, December 2007 will seethe implementation of the increase in the per capita dues from $20 to $23, providing financial flexibility and assistance in offsetting ever increasing costs.

The Chairman of the Constitutional Rewrite Committee proposed a Motion to alter

Section 6 1 of the Constitution regarding Life Members. The Grand Lodge cannot continue to exclude the ever growing increase in 50 year Masons from paying the Grand Lodge Per Capita. Lodge dues are increasing for new and younger members simply to keep pace with and absorb the dues of non paying members. While Grand Lodge continues to recognize long service with an Award Pin and Certificate, the question of dues should be passed to Lodge Benevolence. Of the 861 current members, only 650 are paying the Grand Lodge Per Capita. If all Masons are equal, the chairman reasoned, let all Masons pay equally.

QUEBEC 136™ Annual Communication Montreal, Quebec, May, 2006 82 Lodges 4,582 Membership

During the year, the Grand Master, M.W. Bro. John A. Prosnick, wrote a personal letter to the Hon. Jean Charest, Premier of the Province of Quebec, the Hon. Gerald Tremblay, Mayor of the City of Montreal and Madame Celine Dion to thank them for their assistance to ensure that the Masonic Shriners Hospital remained in Montreal. The publicity related to the Shriners Hospital and the appearance of some well skilled Masons, particularly in the French media, has had a wonderfully positive impact on the awareness of Freemasonry by the public in general. The appearance of our PR Website called the Rough Ashlar/Petre Brute, in which all sorts of articles were published describing the various activities of Freemasons, provided information to those who, as a result of the Shiners* controversy, were wondering what we were about, generating over 25,000 hits over the last year. In keeping with this increased public awareness, the Grand Master plans to march in his full regalia in the Canada Day Parade and calls on all Masons to join him wearing their regalia in this public display of our Institutions. Many lodges have reported a substantial increase in the number of applicants to the extent that several of them are now dealing with plans to handle this large influx. The Grand Master reminded them that they may have as many as 5 candidates per meeting and as many emergent meetings as they wish. In March 2006, the Grand Master exercised his prerogative to make Masons on Sight. A total of 38 brothers witnessed all three Degrees performed in an expert manner by well skilled brethren from three Montreal Districts. M.W. Bro. Prosnick stated for the record that he is not personally in favor of" One-Day Classes." However, he also said at the same time that he will not discourage any reasonable and well planned endeavor that will address the issue of declining membership. "On that note," he stated, "I am hopeful that in the light of

this and all the other good things we are doing , that some time soon the Grand Secretary will be able to report to this Grand Lodge that we actually have more Members this year than last. Until that day arises, I will be requesting the Finance Committee review the per capita assessment to compensate for the loss of income even though Grand Lodge has reduced its expenses. I will assume that we are all prudent administrators of our Masonic Heritage and the need for this initiative is self evident.

I would like to turn my attention to the area of Education and Training. We could do a .

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lot better. I suggest that the History and Research Committee publish all available information daily on our website for members to read at their leisure. This form of communication requires no traveling, has little cost and is very effective. Simply put. the

brethren who need the training are those who know how to look it up on our website. I hope they will take up the challenge." The Report of the Committee on the State of Masonry addressed the two key issues of Membership Retention:

1 How to get the long time absentee brethren to come back to lodge. 2. How to keep new and younger members interested in attending the lodge. Our previous response has been, "Make your Meetings more Interesting" or, "Hold Educational Conferences, etc." We have been lacking in providing concrete tools or programs to assist the lodges in this challenge. Therefore, in collaboration with Education and Training we will produce a document, which, if approved, will serve as a guide to be used by Constituent Lodges. We hope to have these guidelines prepared for use by September 2006.

It being customary in this jurisdiction to elect the Grand Master for two consecutive terms, we feel the appointment of D.D.G.M.s for the same period of time would be more

conducive to a successful implementation of the Grand Master's plan of action. The first year could be considered a necessary period of apprenticeship, insufficient to implement any plan. We thus feel that candidates or the office of D.D.G.M. ought to be made aware that they should expect to serve two one-year terms in that capacity, although the second year would be at the Grand Master's discretion.

RHODE ISLAND Annual Communication East Providence, Rhode Island, May 2007

26 Lodges 4, 744 Membership

"The term of office of a Grand Master is minuscule in relation to the age and enormous importance ofour Fraternity's existence," began M.W. Bro. Steven E. Smith, newly installed

Grand Master. "I am certainly under no great delusions that ideas or programs that I might initiate will either serve as a panacea for or mitigate some of the important problems we face today. But complacency, my brothers, will be our death knell. To act without rhyme or reason will accomplish little. However, not to act when action is necessary may undermine our future prospects. I have observed that there are many tremendous people out there analyzing those issues and attempting new and innovative methods to address them. Some

succeed. Some don't. What is important is that we not sit back on our haunches and allow the ravages of time to take its great toll on our Fraternity. Our efforts this year will be framed by the words promotion, communication and education. We are promoting our Fraternity with the Eastern Star. DeMolay and the Order of Rainbow by continually rotating slide advertisements over a period of 24 weeks at the Warwick Cinema complex. The advertising will run during the peak attendance summer months. We are about to experience further exposure with the publication of a new Dan Brown novel, "The Solomon Key." This notoriety affords us a chance to advance our own defined message and not have the Fraternity characterized by writers of fiction. Our Public Relations Committee has a major initiative scheduled for October 13, 2007, Masonic Open House Day. On that day. throughout our Grand Jurisdiction, all Rhode Island Lodges will open their doors to the General Public. This will be preceded by a campaign of television, radio and newsprint advertising. This concept is designed to increase awareness of true Freemasonry, re-establish our presence in the community, attract potential members and eliminate misconceptions of the Craft which still exist in the public mind. The Open House Day will be augmented by the, "Bring a Friend to Lodge Program," which has already " 1

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met with success for those who have used it. Masonic Education will be viewed as a three-pronged venture: for our Candidates and Brethren, for our Officers and for the uninitiated or general public. The winds of change are

about us. I believe we have exciting times ahead. The trend in declining membership is beginning to flatten out. We are experiencing a resurgence and the average age of our

membership is beginning to recede. The tidal wave of members from the post World War II era has all but passed and we should see these losses decline and at some point level out and stabilize. Now is not the time to let up. It is hard work but it must be done. We each have an individual responsibility. Let us together, now do our share. Let us leave our mark and build our own legacy for our beloved Fraternity."

The Report of the Masonic Charities of Rhode Island Inc. stressed that all programs should stay current with the needs of the individual community and should be assessed to see if they are meaningful and worth funding. The CHIP program continues to be well funded and of such major benefit that the data gathering process is being updated to a more advanced technology, to gather cheek swabs instead of tooth prints for example. CHIPS information handouts for the public have also been improved. The Medical Equipment Distribution Centre serves the needs of residents by supplying everything from wheelchairs to beds at no charge. Local lodges handle pickups and deliveries for their members and requests from the community.

During the past year, approximately $230,000 was provided through the awarding of 1 85 scholarships to the children of Masons and non-Masons alike.

The Teddy Bear Program is up and running, supplying teddy bears to the Fire and Police Departments. The goal for this program was two fold: to give comfort to the child involved

in an auto accident or other calamity and to get the subordinate lodge directly involved in the community. The Chairman of the Standing Committee on Finance reported that investments for the current fiscal year have shown a return in excess of 10%, producing the necessary income to meet all needs. As always, the report contains recommendations to ensure financial health is maintained. The committee therefore recommends that the Per Capita Tax be fixed at $29, based on the membership as of March 3 1 , 2007.

SASKATCHEWAN

s 101 ' Annual Communication Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 2007

64 Lodges 3, 709 Membership "Masonry from the heart - laying the foundation for the next 100 years. This will be the theme for my year." announced M.W. Bro. Francis Hester, newly installed Grand Master.

"Saskatchewan Grand Lodge is the cornerstone of all Saskatchewan Masonry. If we are stable and provide good support, individual lodges will prosper. If your home lodge is solid and true, you will be a positive force in the community and will continue to attract good young men. In keeping with our policy regarding public awareness, I too am recommending that we openly participate in community activities. Therefore, during 2007 and 2008 Masons are granted, without dispensation, the right to wear Masonic regalia and medals when appearing in public on Masonic related duties as well as at funerals, civil ceremonies. Veterans" Day and Masonic church parades. As well, District Deputy Grand Masters. Worshipful Masters. Senior and Junior Wardens and all Grand Lodge Officers are granted the right to wear the cuffs or gauntlets that represent their respective offices. The Grand Secretary' reported that Membership remained stable during the past year, with a loss of only 39. or approximately 1% of the total. The Condition of Masonry Report, prepared by the Grand Senior Warden, presented a th positive picture. The 100 Anniversary Celebration in Prince Albert was attended by 63 of 2

2 1 GRAND LODGE OF CANADA the 64 lodges in the jurisdiction. Lodges in the province are graded as being poor, fair, good or excellent. Only 1 lodge is now graded as poor, down from 3 last year. 1 2 are considered fair, as opposed to 1 6 previously and those in good condition have been upgraded from 36 to 38. while the number of excellent lodges has increased from 1 1 to 1 2. One can plainly see from this trend that the condition of Masonry in Saskatchewan is good and improving. 40 lodges are active in youth programs and 48 reported involvement in some kind of community project. It appears Masonry has turned the corner. The only note of caution was the observation that annual dues in general are insufficient and ignore inflation rates and rising costs. Masonry is being sold too cheaply and dues should be increased to deal with these changes and increases in per-capita assessments. The report closed with the recommendation that all District Deputy Grand Masters retain their rank of Right Worshipful Brother. The Grand Treasurer's Report also drew attention to the fact that Grand Lodge expenditures continue to escalate and consideration must be given to a further increase in the per-capita dues.

The Committee on Communications and Public Relations reviewed its mandate and presented plans for the future which would include the production of a Masonic Public

Awareness announcement for airing by all Saskatchewan TV and Radio Stations, for the purpose of increasing our visibility in the community and informing the public of our objectives.

SCOTLAND Regular Communications Edinburgh, Scotland, June, 2007

M.W. Grand Master Mason, Sir Archibald D. Orr Ewing, in highlighting the events of the past year, remarked, "We continue to have a very close relationship with the United Grand

Lodge of England and the Grand Lodge of Ireland. I believe it is desirable that the Home Grand Lodges strive to have a united front on the issues facing Freemasonry internationally. The Grand Lodge of Scotland had lodges in over 42 countries. Many of our brethren travel for work and holiday to the four corners of the globe. It is important they be given appropriate guidance as to the status of Freemasonry and what is expected of them as Scottish Freemasons. We recently hosted the first International Conference on the History of Freemasonry, with the Grand Masters of all three Home Constitutions present and over two hundred delegates from all over the world. This was a high profile International Masonic event and we have gained much prestige from this. Our Masonic Homes and Charities continue to provide a high standard of service to our residents. Legislation and health and safety regulations pertaining to care facilities are becoming even more onerous and we will continue to make significant investments in staff training and development to ensure these standards are maintained. We are committed to providing benevolent grants for eligible Freemasons, their widows and dependants, in the areas of training and education, based on individual needs. The contributions that all our lodges and districts make to non-Masonic Charities worldwide is enormous and we have commenced procedures to enable lodges to report the extent of their altruistic works, that we might have a more accurate record of the international charitable work of the Scottish Craft. The Centre for Maternal and Fetal Health in Edinburgh, the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation, Youth with Disabilities, Family Service Providers Scotland, who offer support for patients and families with HIV Aids are just a few of the recipients of Benevolence within Scotland.

On a happy occasion such as tonight, I am not keen on emphasizing some of the problems facing the Scottish Craft. We all know what they are: lack of candidates, retention of members, financial problems, lodges facing dormancy, etc. These are all very real aspects of Masonic life which affect us all, apart from a few lucky lodges or even provinces, such as districts in the Middle East and Caribbean, which appear to go from strength to strength. 3

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I don't have a magic solution, but I believe we could think along the lines of a piece of

Ritual from one of our Sister Orders, containing the words, "Yet it is not our intention to despair." We have to do the same and embrace the new order. Whilst some degree of downsizing is probably inevitable, we are not alone in this. England has similar problems. We can perhaps widen our recruitment net and gain the interest of professional people. We should also look for younger members and university students. The United Grand Lodge of England has made a start by setting up a Universities Scheme Group, to establish and enhance opportunities for undergraduates and others to gain and enjoy Freemasonry. Adopt other methods, such as publicity, websites and the Initiation of those below the age of 21 who are not necessarily Lewis's. England intends to reduce Initiation Fees by 50% for those below the age of 25, which is something we should think about. Please also bear in mind that

we have Law 1 66 in our Constitution, which states, "Brethren are at liberty to discuss the question ofjoining the Craft with those members of the public whom they consider would be a credit to the Order."

We have a great story to tell. We are a great force for good in our communities. Let us be less defensive. Let us be proud enough to talk about it."

SOUTH DAKOTA 132nd Annual Communication Aberdeen, South Dakota, June, 2006

96 Lodges 6, 796 Membership

M.W. Bro. Larry L. Anderson. Grand Master, placed an Amendment on the floor to raise the per capita assessment from S 1 5 to $ 25. This initiative is designed to address and correct financial pressures on Grand Lodge caused by a decline in membership and the subsequent loss in income. These pressures will also affect other programs and benefits provided to all the members of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota. Members speaking in favor of the amendment stressed the importance of putting their financial house in order.

Lost income is replaced by transferring funds from the Grand Lodge Memorial Fund and the Grand Charity Fund to the extent allowed by the IRS. One brother likened this approach to burning part of your house everyday just to keep warm in the winter instead of going out and chopping wood. The Charity Fund in particular is considered one of the best incentives to prevent NPD suspensions as it provides $500 a month to any brother, widow, orphan in distress, often for an extended period of time, as long as dues are paid and the brother remains in good standing. Many speakers suggested that the Fraternity is being sold too cheaply and we must place a higher value on it. "We boast of Brotherly Love, Relief and

Truth." said one. "The Truth is we are not paying our way. The Truth is if we want some Relief we had better demonstrate some Brotherly Love. If we want to function as we should we must reach down into our wallets and find a way to pay our way." The Grand Master made a commitment to strict budgeting and cuts in expenditures until the problem is solved. This situation did not prevent South Dakota, a member of the Masonic Service Association of North America, from contributing to the $1,600,000 and more sent to communities in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama so devastated by Katrina that their tax base is lost and they are unable to provide any services whatsoever. M.W. Bro. Anderson proposed that the CHIPS, or Child Identification Program be adopted by Grand Lodge. This incentive will allow fingerprints, DNA and dental records to be collected from children across the state and provide means of identification if a child is abducted or goes missing. All records are assigned to the parents. This is the single most successful program ever adopted by the Masonic Fraternity in terms of creating public awareness and interest in Freemasonry, with the added benefit of often resulting in

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Speaking in favor, M.W. Bro. Charles N. Kaufman, P.G.M. said, "We are an organization that has a recruitment problem, especially with those 40 years old and younger. They ask, "Who are you?' or, 'What do you do? What they are really asking is, 'What can you do for me?' Now this is an issue! CHIPS is something on which they can work and involve

themselves. It is impossible to argue against what this can do for us and the visibility it will

give the Craft. We have the ability to help people. Let us capitalize on it." The Grand Master called for the vote and the CHIPS Program was officially adopted by the Grand Lodge of South Dakota.

PHILIPPINES 90th Annual Communication

Cebu City, Philippines, April, 2006 313 Lodges 18,731 Membership

M.W. Bro. H. E. Edbane Jr., Past Grand Master, reflected on his commitment during his tenure, of crafting a vision for the future of the Fraternity in the Philippines. "There is a need to know where we are and where we want to go. To know what Masonry has stood for through the ages will set the tone of our journey towards the future. We have created a road map, a Five-Year Development Plan that will guide every Grand Master who follows me, one that will do away with annual plans and programs which usually end with the term of every outgoing Grand Master. We are obligated to see its fulfillment in earnest. Efforts to implement the plan depend upon the ability of Grand Lodge to introduce strict financial stability and controls, to maximize revenues and minimize expenses to make it more responsive to the needs of the Blue Lodges and the whole membership. Complacency in the way things are done must be replaced by efforts to improve them.

I commend all the brethren who have stood tall for Masonry in the face of the intermittent vilification campaign against our ancient and honorable Fraternity by powerful social and political elements. Our Grand Orator has told us that the Masonic way of life is neither one of comfort or ease, nor of popularity or wealth. We are often misunderstood, deserted, and very much alone in the espousal of causes wherein our Brotherhood is concerned. Over the years there seems to be a gradual erosion of public confidence in the government, of projects begun but not sustained. They say there four kinds of bones in any organization. The wishbones are those who do nothing, but hope someone else will do it for them. The jawbones talk of great things, but do nothing to get them done. The knucklebones criticize ,but do nothing to make them better. Finally the backbones are those who get things done. It is in these kind of bones that Masonry and government share a distinct commonality. The backbones will create a dynamic Freemasonry dedicated to improving men towards the attainment of an enlightened and progressive humanity." Newly installed M.W. Bro. Romeo A. Yu, at 43, the youngest post war Grand Master and the first DeMolay Grand Master, adopted the theme "Masons in Creed and Deed" as the focus of his activities. "With this theme constantly in mind we will try to recapture those days when Masonry exerted an influence on local and national affairs and to convince the non-Masonic public that we are, indeed an organization of excellence. We must live by the highest possible ethical standards. We will spur our members to improve themselves in Masonry through the Institute of Masonic Education and Studies encompassing Masonic History, Law, Philosophy and Symbolism, Ritual and Ceremony, to qualify Brethren as lecturers. Financial discipline will be exercised at all levels. We will strengthen the different segments of our Masonic Family and support the Public School system which was established by our forebears as the foundation of our democratic society. We will demonstrate concern for the environment through community projects and be more concerned than before with our sick and elderly brethren as well as with the widows and orphans of our departed members." The Grand Lodge Proceedings highlighted three events of the previous year: 5

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• An agreement between the Grand Lodge of the Philippines and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) which will make available resources, speakers and flyers

for Grand Lodge seminars and lectures to disseminate anti-drug information to its Youth Appendant Bodies, DeMolay. Job*s Daughters and Rainbow Girls. • An agreement between the Masonic Charities for Crippled Children and the Philippine General Hospital Orthopedic Department to assist in the most serious cases for which

other hospitals are not equipped. Extended coverage of activities includes cataracts, cleft palate and Ocular Prosthesis. Financial support is provided by all Masonic bodies and friends of Masons. • The reconstruction and inauguration of the Old Plaridel Masonic Temple in Manila on April 19, 2006. The original structure burned down 5 years ago. The untiring efforts of P.G.M., M.W. Bro. H. E. Edbane, Jr. ensured the new building was completed during

his term. The Philippine National Historical Commission declared it a Historical Landmark in 1994. The original facade has been preserved. The significance of the building was summed by the Chairman of the Reconstruction Committee, "This edifice

is not just a structure. This is who we Masons are. This is how we live. This is what we

are all about. It is in dreams where the foundations of great success life lie." VERMONT 213"' Annual Communication Burlington, Vermont, June 2007 88 Lodges 7,019 Membership M.W. Grand Master John R. Campbell's opening remarks to Grand Lodge focused on the Condition of the Craft. "We have made inroads into some of the problems which have plagued us in the recent past. We struggle with decreasing membership but are seeing signs

that this trend might soon reverse itself. We again had a loss this year, but I note that at the same time the average number of Initiations increased by 25%. This bodes well for the future. While we have no control over the grim tyrant, death, we do have influence over the number of suspensions and demits. Those losses nearly equated to our net loss for the year. This may be a reflection of our failure to properly engage our brethren in the history of our

Craft and its teachings and our failure to reach out to all our brethren to maintain those bonds of friendship and brotherly love which is our charge. These failures are relatively easy to overcome if each of us is willing to take the responsibility to do so. Two years ago we reorganized the committees of the Grand Lodge to make them more responsive to the needs of our lodges and our brethren. We placed emphasis on an Education Program and directed each Master to appoint a Lodge Education Officer to bring interesting and educational subjects to each of our lodges. This initiative has proven to be very effective and when combined with the Leadership Development courses prepared for the benefit of our Masters and Wardens, will help us to identify, train and educate the future leaders of our Fraternity." The Grand Master also expressed concern over the financial viability of Grand Lodge and stressed the need for a realistic evaluation of fiscal practices at all levels to correct past inaction and to establish a sound financial policy for the future. Fees and dues structures have been held in line for too long in an effort not to alienate the membership. "One of these days we will have to bite the bullet. But make no mistake. The longer we wait, the bigger that bite will be." The Committee on New Directions, charged by the Grand Master to act as a think tank and create new ideas on structure, direction and organization, advised that the Fraternity should ever be mindful of the quality of its membership rather than quantity and seek men who take a more serious approach to the ritual than the older generations did and who want to tighten Initiation standards. Often Masons think that younger men want it to be easy to be accepted, so proficiency, exams and memorization have been dropped in many .

LODGE OF CANADA 2 1 6 GRAND jurisdictions. The truth is they don't. The more effort one puts into obtaining membership in a group, the more one will value that membership. To this end. the Grand Master announced that he will work personally to create a new lodge called, "The Vermont Young Masons Lodge." Similar to a Lodge of Research, it will meet in host lodges around the state, but regular membership will be limited to brothers under 45 years of age. It will encourage and offer opportunities to young Masons in ritual, education and social enjoyment, but would in no way compete with their involvement in their home lodges.

VIRGINIA 227th Annual Communication Richmond, Virginia, November 2006 315 Lodges 41,351 Membership

M.W. Bro. Glover Hunter Jones, III, Grand Master, reflecting on the progress ofthe previous year stated," Our theme for 2006, "Dwelling in Unity," was designed to strengthen that sense of brotherly love and affection that has made this gentle Craft the greatest fraternal organization in the world. And to rebuild that sense of Masonic pride, the loss of which, in my opinion has cost us a generation of good men. The programs and charities were also designed to strengthen and promote that theme. I believe that Freemasonry is alive and recovering and that we are on the threshold of growth not seen since the late 1 940's and early

1 950's due to the very positive reception of Freemasonry that exists in the nation today. We should take full advantage of this as long as we never lose sight of the high standards that make our Fraternity special. Let us not be so anxious to build our membership that we forget to "Guard the West Gate."

I have put in place a strategic plan to ensure the long term health of your Grand Lodge The objectives are:

1 Strengthen our Masonic cultural norm that behavior is always based on Masonic values and standards.

2. Implement a tailored program to strengthen the subordinate lodges.

3. Tailor an effective membership program to attract a large number of high quality candidates.

4. Create a community outreach initiative to improve public understanding and appreciation of Masonic values and contributions.

5. Ensure that the D.D.G.M.s, Grand Lodge Committees and District Team roles and structures are optimized to best support our objectives and needs. Too often we initiate, pass and raise a new Master Mason and then leave him to the law of nature which says only the strong survive. Mentoring is the key. Our obligations expect us to nourish and cherish a brother. This is a bold step, because if we do not have a clear idea of where we are going, we will not know how to get there. It must be a harmonious effort with the greater good of Grand Lodge in mind. We do not need to reinvent the wheel to establish a standard for Virginia." The Report of the Grand Secretary on the State of the Craft revealed positive statistics in the area of membership. Although there continues to be a decline in numbers, the average annual net loss has decreased from a high of 1 1 32 in 1 989 to 498 in 2005. WASHINGTON 149th Annual Communication Ocean Shores, Washington, June 2006

1 94 Lodges 18,999 Membership M.W. Bro. Alvin W. Jorgenson, Grand Master, summarizing the progress and direction of the Grand Lodge of Washington, stated, "It has been the theme this year to raise our 7

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expectations and indeed to have "Great Expectations." It is a function of human nature to respond to our environment and peers. We tend to work hard to meet the expectations others hold for us. It has been my observation that over a long period of time, we, as a Fraternity and in the majority of our lodges, have tended to lower our expectations. With the development and implementation of our Long Range Plan, both at Grand Lodge and in our constituent lodges, we have established measurable goals, which, when achieved have set a new benchmark or expectation. From this foundation, new goals have been established and consequently have given us cause for "Great Expectations." This vision is as relevant today as when it was developed in 2000, to ensure the Freemasons of Washington will be recognized as a respected Fraternity, committed to attracting and retaining men of high quality, who strive for self improvement and the opportunity to make a positive difference in their community. The supports which lead to achievement, ours Pillars of Progress, are Grand Lodge Organization, Education and Training, Technology, Family and Community

Involvement and Fraternal cooperation with all concordant bodies. This Long Term Plan is

a living document, to be updated annually or when deemed necessary. Membership is one standard by which we measure success. For an extended period we have annually lost more members than we have gained. However, we now observe a definite trend in the opposite direction. Net losses are down by 20 per cent over the last year and are significantly lower than any of the previous 5 years. We are not there yet. But by any measure of merit, we are within reach of beginning to show growth once again." The Grand Lodge Proceedings also highlighted the following initiatives:

• The Washington Chips (Child Identification Program) was formerly established in 2005.

A non-profit corporation was formed to raise funds to supports its activities. Although

in its infancy, the program has processed over 3000 children since its inception.

• The Grand Secretary announced the office of Assistant Grand Secretary. Considering the

scope of his responsibilities, it was felt that there was more than enough work to justify

the position and it would be considered a disservice to the Fraternity not to have someone prepared to be Chief Administrator in the interim, should the Grand Secretary,

for any reason, be unable to fulfill his duties.

• A resolution was adopted to extend Grand Lodge membership to all Elected and Appointed Officers of constituent lodges. Grand Lodge would benefit from a broader base of voters who are actively involved in and understand the programs and problems facing the Fraternity. The Appointed Officers are. in many instances, the future leaders, and when they become Wardens and Masters would participate in setting the direction of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge of Kansas was cited as a precedent. The Fraternal Relations Committee advised that a letter was issued from the Prince Hall

Conference of Grand Masters requesting that all Prince Hall Grand Lodges be declared regular by the Conference of Grand Masters of North America and that the policy of Exclusive Territorial Jurisdiction be clearly defined so that universal Masonry could prevail.

This policy is one of the standards for recognition that has been strictly observed by the Conference of Grand Masters. Only one legitimate Grand Lodge can be recognized in a particular state, unless by treaty or mutual consent, two Grand Lodges agree to share the same jurisdiction. Recognition has been granted to the Grand Lodge of the Ukraine, consecrated in September 2005, by the Grand Lodge National France and the Grand Lodge of Austria, who had formerly chartered this lodge before Freemasonry was banned in the Soviet Union. One of the new lodges bears the name of a lodge created two centuries ago. The officers wear regalia dating back to 1922, the year all lodges were closed by decree. 8

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WEST VIRGINIA 143rd Annual Communication Charleston, West Virginia, October 2007

1 40 Lodges 22, 94 7 Membership M.W. Grand Master Charles F. Coleman, II, in an extensive Address, confronted a number ofcontroversial issues existing within the Grand Jurisdiction of West Virginia, by declaring,

"I have been firm in my determination that it is the duty, not merely the right or power of the Grand Master, to resist any action which does strictly adhere to the Ancient Landmarks, Usages and Customs of Freemasonry, which are, under no circumstances, to be removed or defaced. I charge you, as I am charged, to stay true to the principles of the Order." He then cited activities and behavior contrary to the Laws of Masonry in West Virginia, "by those brethren, fortunately few in number, who are more interested in rank and the perquisites of office than in service to the Craft." These included fundraising activities by unincorporated chartered lodges, which is in violation of the IRS code and would result in a loss of the tax-exempt status enjoyed by the organization. Grand Lodge has been engaged in fundraising activities for several years, which as a corporation, it is permitted to do. To correct this irregularity and enforce compliance with Masonic Law, Grand Lodge did not sponsor any fundraising events this year. The Law of Masonry in West Virginia which prohibits solicitation of membership by enticing the profane with the secrets of Freemasonry was challenged by members of the Ancient Free and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (AASR) who were distributing a compact disc revealing secrets ofMasonry and which included a two-sided membership form bearing Masonic symbols. One side solicits members for Scottish Rite, the other for lodges. The Grand Master corrected this situation with AASR and its agents with an agreement that they shall no longer sanction, encourage or continue this behavior. The AASR understands that it will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including the forfeiture of its rights to operate within this Grand Jurisdiction, should it willfully violate the agreement. A number of misguided brethren were actively engaged in an electronic mail network called, "Masonic Crusade," in response to the Grand Master's Edicts. Communications through this network sought to undermine the authority of the Grand Master and the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence, influence the outcome of voting on the Grand Lodge floor, achieve passage of new Masonic Laws which would compromise the integrity of our organization and delete others for the same purpose. The Grand Master admonished, "The time has come for this activity to cease. There is no place in this organization for a private agenda. A dissatisfied vocal minority which takes steps to undermine, damage or possibly even destroy our organization while at the same time ignoring their duties and infringing on the rights of their brethren, deserve no place in Masonry and are unworthy of our protection and respect as Masons." M.W. Grand Master Coleman concluded with a quotation by

Abraham Lincoln, "Neither let us be slandered from our duty by false accusations against us, nor frightened from it by menaces of destruction. Let us have faith that right makes right, and in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it." These situations should not overshadow the efforts of the jurisdiction to devise solutions to common and pressing problems, such as decline in membership. Suggestions on reversing this trend included one day conferrals of degrees, open houses, community outreach programs, the use of a public affairs officer and the implementation and continuation of the CHIPS program. Special mention was made of the West Virginia Masonic Home, situated on 100 acres of prime real estate overlooking the Ohio River. It is the most valuable and lasting asset of the Grand Lodge, an architectural classic built in 1924 which continues to contribute to the relief of distressed Brother Master Masons and their widows and orphans. appendix b 219

Summary Reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters 2007 - 2008

Algoma District - 1 Lodges R.W. Bro. Eric N. Johnson

Algoma District consists of 1 lodges, six city and four country, one requiring up to a six

hour drive to visit. I am pleased to report the good condition of Masonry in the District has made some positive gains this past year.

I appointed W.Bro. William B. Towill District Secretary and V.W. Bro. Leo Wayrynen

as District Co-ordinator. In these two appointments I am very fortunate, as they were a tower of strength in planning and carrying out the many tasks of the District.

We visited all the Lodges and I am happy to report the good condition of Masonry. I am pleased to report that degrees were exemplified in each Lodge and the work was well

done. I had the pleasure of presenting two 50-year pin, a 25-year past master's pin and a large number of Lewis Jewels to some of the brethren. Friend to Friend. Brother to Brother and Mentoring Programs are now off the ground and starting to see some positive results. The big surprise was the new program - the MasoniCHIP, which began late last year. By the end of May 2008 Algoma District had processed over 825 children. The public's response has surpassed all expectations and is expected to grow by leaps and bound in the future.

Algoma' s other big program is the Canadian Blood Services Plasma Collection - collecting more than 5,012 units of plasma this past year.

All the members of the Trestle Board gave a brief description of their jobs. I then talked briefly on the Grand Masters" and Deputy Grand Masters' plans and expectations for Masonry and finally gave a short talk on Masonic items. In April there was a District Divine Service at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Thunder Bay with a good representation from each lodge. The address given by Rev. Van Cook was very inspiring.

In closing I wish to thank the brethren for nominating me to be their District Deputy Grand Master. It has been a memorable privilege to serve the brethren of Algoma District.

I feel sure they will continue to work with my successor and forward the cause of Masonry

Algoma East - 8 Lodges R. W. Bro. Alexander C. Solomon

The Algoma East District is made up of eight lodges. Three of which are situated in Sault Ste. Marie, one each in Waw, Chapleau, Thessalon, Blind River, and Elliot Lake. The conditions of masonry in the lodges varies as to the viability of the community they are in. In the communities where there is high unemployment and difficulty securing a job, the lodges are having a more difficult time. This does not mean the desire to keep the lodge open is not there. Lome Lodge in Chapleau has been struggling over the past while. With some new ideas instituted by the membership, and support from the brethren of Woodland Lodge, who have

affiliated with them, I now feel that they will be able to hold on and be a light in that community.

Dyment Lodge in Thessalon is the only lodge in the Algoma East District that does not have any past masters in any of the chairs. Their trestle board is full of degree work and they require emergent meetings to initiate, pass and raise the candidates, I have been impressed with many of the lodges in the district visa vie new members. It would appear that the programs put in place by Grand Lodge, Brother to Brother, Friend to Friend, are having a positive impact. Membership over the District as a whole is holding their own. In January Hatherly Lodge suffered the loss of their newly installed master. This was not only a tragedy for Hatherly Lodge, but for the District as a whole. The brethren of Hatherly Lodge regrouped, and shortly thereafter, elected and installed a new master for the ensuing year. B 220 APPENDIX

Algoma Lodge and Keystone Lodge have had a number of new initiates as well as a number of past members who have asked to be reinstated. Elliot Lake Lodge continues to initiate many new members. The difficulty here is in getting many of these members out to lodge once they have progressed through the degrees. Woodland has very good leadership and 1 feel that because of this that they will continue to progress well in the years to come. Penewobikong Lodge has not initiated any new members this year. They have a number of men you have expressed interest in becoming members of the lodge and theses should come to fruition in the next masonic year. Each lodge has their projects that reach out to the community, from Sausage making in Wawa to barbecues in Elliot Lake, each involve the members of the lodge as well as member of the community. th th Penewobikong Lodge celebrated it's 100 anniversary on April 19 . It was attended by some 200 masons, wives and guest. They were most fortunate to have the Grand Master in attendance. From the reports the rededication, and the celebrations that followed, were much enjoyed by all. It is certainly a momentous occasion when a lodge changes from silver to gold. District On a personal note it has been an honour to have served in the office of Deputy

Grand Master. I have had the opportunity to travel to every lodge and meet many new East District. people. I now have a better sense of what it means to be the Algoma Thank you to my Secretary W. Bro. Armand Pitre. Thank you for all of the encouragement and positive words, they truly made a difference. Thank you to all the committee chairs for overseeing the committees and thank you to my advisory committee for their valuable advise. The lodge in the Algoma East District my have times when they will struggle. But all in remain an intricate part of their all I am certain that Masonry will continue to grow and respective communities.

L. Herron Brant District - 1 3 Lodges R. W. Bro. Jack

A commendation must go forward to the Grand Lodge Committee on Lodge Resources. The seminar held in February had a motivational effect that is productive. It addressed some of the most obvious needs in the lodges and urged them to access resources and to employ them in the lodges. The year had its normal awarding of pins - a great pleasure - and the dedication of two

of its lodges facilities. Many of the lodges have enthusiastically embraced the MasoniChIP Program with clinics and plans fro clinics in the near future. Sesquicentennial celebrations are in preparation by the Past masters' Association for two lodges. Initiations continue to rise. All positive directions for the District! The problems faced in Brant District are no different than those present in lodges throughout the various Districts visited. They are the aging of the members, the inability to attract candidates who will take on Officer roles, maintaining the member interest, demands on the time of officers, financing the operation of the lodge, the maintenance and operating costs of dedicated-use buildings, and the misguided commitment to the mother lodge that disallows objective planning for the future. In summary, the B2B program elements and long range planning activities are crucial to the future of masonry in this District. The future seems fair for most, reasonable for a few,

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Bruce District - 12 Lodges R.W. Bro. Robert J. Lesperance

The condition of Masonry in Bruce District is very good. The 12 lodges continue their tradition of visitation and support for each others' lodges. The quality of work and protocol in Bruce District has been steadily improving. The regional Lodge of Instruction was hosted

by Hanover Lodge #432 and I am pleased to report that there was representation from all 1 lodges of Bruce District. Membership in the District remains steady, if not improving slightly. District finances are in good shape, with an increase in fees to $5.00/member(889), these funds allow us to operate the District without any financial burden.

I have tried to make an expanded effort to promote Grand Lodge programs in the District this year. Friend to Friend and Brother to Brother need to be continuously promoted to bring their profile up in Bruce District. Lodges need to be reminded to put chairmen in place that will take the time to prepare and present the programs in lodge. The MasoniChip program was used at Pumpkinfest in Port Elgin and at the Walkerton Home Show. There are 3 more events planned before the end of the summer. The positive reaction of the parents, community and the Masons involved make this an outstanding program. Bruce District has a good profile in the community. Pumpkinfest in Port Elgin gives us an opportunity to have an information tent as well as run the MasoniChip program. Our District charity is the Outdoor Education Center. Each year we have a degree in the barn at the site. This includes a morning ofMasonic education, beef BBQ and a Fellow Craft degree in the afternoon. The District Divine Service and curling bonspiel are very well supported. Individual lodges run events such as ladies nights, Ribfest, pancake breakfast, golf tournaments and a Coats for Warmth campaign. The district Long Range Planning Committee reviewed our list of district chairmen and made some changes to bring them in line with Grand Lodge programs. This will be reflected in next year's trestle board.

I would like to thank all of the brethren of Bruce District for their strong support. It has been a great privilege to serve them as the District Deputy Grand Master of Bruce District

Chatham District — 1 1 Lodges R.W. Bro. Peter A. Japp

Chatham District is located in Southwestern Ontario consisting of 1 1 lodges totaling 61 members. Most of the lodges in the district are very active initiating 19 new members into the craft. Unfortunately we have lost 19 members. All lodges in the district are in good financial shape.

This past year I have been fortunate to present 1 7 fifty year jewels; 1 sixty year jewels;

and 3 fifty year past master jewels as well as 1 8 Lewis jewels. The Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Allan Petrisor attended Century Lodge, Merlin to present a 50 year Past Master Jewel and Pnyx Baldoon, Wallaceburg to present 9 Lewis Jewels. Our Divine Service was held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Chatham, The guest speaker was M.W. Bro. Gary Atkinson who gave a timely message that was well received by the approx. 100 people in attendance, including over 40 Masons and their spouses. Chatham District is very good at supporting their community. They assist with Bruce B.

Foster Foundation, with several $ 1 000 bursaries to needy students to further their education. One lodge gives $250 bursary to a local school; Chatham Care Bears program fro traumatized children; school breakfast programs, children's swimming programs; offering assist devices at no cost (hospital beds, canes, crutches etc.); Heart and Stroke; Canadian Cancer Society; Christmas Parades and Remembrance Day Services.

My wife and I had the privilege to attend Grand Master's Receptions in Woodstock, th Waterloo, Hamilton, Cobourg, Lindsay and Peterborough as well as a 1 50 in Collingwood.

I have also attended my surrounding District for various functions. We also attended 3 Ladies Night functions within the District. The Mentor Program has been utilized within the district and is well evident in the quality of work the candidates have shown throughout their progress in Masonry. Work generally has been good but wanting on some occasions. I spoke to the Master's of these Lodges about the shortcomings and found great improvement on my subsequent visits. 222 APPENDIX B

My year as DDGM has been the Highlight of my Masonic career. This could only be achieved by co-operation and support of the Lodges within my District.

Eastern District - 16 Lodges R.W. Bro. J. D. (Jack) Tousaw

Masonry in Eastern District is in good shape and is continuing to improve each year with more of the Lodges following the Grand Lodge programs. With a total of nineteen new members this year and twenty four new members last year, many of the Lodges are very busy with Degree work which is being done well and according to the Book of the Work. The Entered Apprentice Welcoming Committee is still active in the District although it is starting to loose some of its momentum and we are looking at replacing it with a new program because of the size of the district and the number of new candidates, it is becoming costly for the brethren to travel the miles required to keep it going. Once again we issued fifty bursaries of two Hundred dollars to students in the area through the Masonic Association of Eastern District. We are also very involved in the MasoniChip clinics in Eastern District, as the regional coordinator is the Master of one of our Lodges, and was instrumental in bringing MasonicChip to our District. To this point we are responsible for processing thirty nine percent of the children in Eastern Ontario. Our Upper Canada Lodge project is to be competed on June twenty first with the Corner Stone Laying Ceremony taking place with Grand Lodge in attendance and helping with the ceremony. This should be a great event with between five hundred to a thousand Masons in attendance. This has been a great venture for Eastern District as we raised fifty five thousand Dollars in eight months to give to Upper Canada Village for the moving and restoration of the building. We assisted St. Lawrence Distr, Frontenac District, Ottawa One and Ottawa Two in September with the Masonic Tent at the International Ploughing Match, which was held in Elgin. This turned out to be a great venture with many people touring our facility seeking information about Masonry.

The new website [ www. easterndistrictmasons.com 1 in Eastern District is up and running well with all of the Lodges participating in keeping the information flowing to our Web Master who has been doing an excellent job of getting the information on the site.

Some Lodges are still having financial difficulties in maintaining their buildings with the rising costs, but are still managing to keep going by rasing dues and fund raising.

Finally I would like to thank all of the Brethren of Eastern District and the DDGM's of the surrounding District's who have travelled with me and supported me throughout the year.

Erie District - 8 Lodges R.W. Bro. Andrew Dobbie

Masonry in Erie District is having a slight resurgence in the fact there have been more

Initiations than Deaths. Which I take to be an encouraging sign. The work of Masonry is of an excellent standard and everybody should be proud of themselves. All Lodges in the District are involved in some form of community activity, and the District as a whole is working on the MasoncChip programme. There was one low point of this year, that of the surrendering of the Charter of King Edward Lodge #488. This Lodge had been in trouble for some time and all efforts to help it survive ultimately failed. My best memory of this year will always be going into my home lodge Leamington #290 and having my son act as the Director of Ceremonies to introduce me. This was a most moving and humbling experience.

I had many highlights this year including being present at a 50 year Past Master award, some 50 year mason awards, as well as many installations, passing and raising Ceremonies at which I found all candidates to be very well prepared through the use of the mentoring programme.

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allowing me to be their representative of the Grand Master, and making this position a joy to hold and enjoy.

- Frontenac District 15 Lodges R.W. Bro. J. William Bowick

The organizational structure of Frontenac District is changing. We have had amalgamations two years in a row and lodge has gone into darkness. These changes are positive, though. The amalgamations have concentrated scarce resources and the closure has freed good masons from a troubled situation. Now a new kind of lodge if forming to add new zest to old work and draw new understanding from old principles. Restructuring has also begun on District committees. Fewer committees with larger mandates should provide learning spaces for newer Masons. The Masonic Association's management committee has been given a broader mandate to provide a forum to expose new ideas and a training ground for Grand Lodge officer candidates.

"Masonry - Making a Difference" has been taken to heart with social activities supporting projects focused on the young. Help with parking at the International Ploughing Match provided funds to buy a MasonicChip computer. Lodges are now partnering within and between districts to organize child identification clinics. Support for the District Project, a child friendly treatment area in the Kingston cancer center, includes a Valentines Dance for masons and friends, a dinner/dance open to the public, a heritage day and a moonlight boat cruise in the Thousand Islands. Twelve Masonic Foundation bursaries with a total value of nearly $13000 were delivered to St. Lawrence College. The lives of twelve fine young people have been enhanced because, over a period ofyears, the District's Masonic leadership have built a good relationship with the College staff. There is room for improvement in lodge management. Too many lodges have no budget and/or no finance committee. Too many lodges have no long range planning or officer progression plans. Too few lodges use programs available to assist them. In spite of this, three quarters of the District's lodges have membership which is stable or increasing. Eighty percent of established lodges see themselves as financially sound. Ninety three percent have had some degree work in the last year. Overall attendance is stable and those who attend, are good friends, have a good time and do good work. They are good Masons!

Georgian North District - 12 Lodges R.W. Bro. Stanley Connors

In the Georgian North District Masonry for most part is very positive. Some Lodges have number of young and enthusiastic young Officers, while others are impelled to use Past

Masters to fill the Officer's chairs. The receptions with which I was received on all my visits to the Lodges was both warm and friendly. With the sale of the Midland Lodge building this year and the amalgamation of Victoria and Caledonia Lodges, two Lodges were left without a place to meet since December. At the present time they are working on securing a meeting place a the Huronia Museum in Midland and are scheduled to be amalgamated in September of this year. This will leave Georgian North District with ten Lodges. The financial situation in most Lodges is sound with buildings and regalia on most part are in good upkeep and condition. Ritual in all Lodges are well delivered and portrayed, number of Lodges have an ongoing educational nights and presentations. Visitations and interaction between the Lodges in the District could most certainly be improved, as some Lodges have a long history of not travelling and staying more unto themselves, Lodges that do travel very visibly doing much better than those that do not. Most of our Loges are very involved with number of different community projects and are gaining exposures within our communities through charitable projects and community work. The Lodges in our District are benefiting from many Grand Lodge programmes, particularly in the area of Masonic education. Brother to Brother, Blood Donors and the recent Child Identification Programme. In conclusion although our District has become this year smaller because of amalgamations it also become in my opinion stronger, more active with a very positive attitude, cooperation and a very good outlook towards the future. I would like to thank both the Grand Lodge and 224 APPENDIX B

the Brethren ofGeorgian North District of affording me the honour and priviledge of serving astheD.D.G.M.

Georgian South District - 10 Lodges R.W. Bro. Harry Welsh

Georgian South District covers an area running from The City of Barrie of the north, town of Creemore to the west and the town of Tottenham to the south. We have approximately 1200 Masons in the District and it is remaining a fairly steady number. This years District Project was to purchase then E.A.D's or portable defibrillators and have one installed in every Masonic Temple with a few being shared in a public building on a part time basis [ when the Temple is not is use] and some to be placed on a full time basis in public buildings. At this time it appears that we will surpass our goal of reaching

$21,700.00, which I believe is the largest amount raised in a one year project. The Masons in Georgian South are very active in different community activities, in the way of blood donors programs, highway clean up programs, Parades, Fairs, Student bursaries. All the special events this year were well attended, The District Divine Service had approximately one hundred in attendance, with all other event being equally attended. Condition of Masonry is very good and is growing with a number of young candidates being initiated. As I went around the District this year every Lodge had a good number of visitors in attendance, this is what is needed throughout all of Masonry "visiting".

Grey District - 12 Lodges R.W. Bro. F. Allan McEachem

Grey District has 1 2 Lodges, two in Owen Sound and Meaford to the North Orangeville and Arthur, and the South with Grand Valley, Mount Forest, Shelbourne, Flesherton, Durham, Dundalk, and Markdale in between. Most visitation is done in the fall and spring, as the winter travel can be a challenge. A lot of the Lodges are working on the Grand Lodge Programs, while some are not trying to follow any program. The District holds many activities to draw members out for social time. Lodge of instruction was held in Orangeville in October, Curling bonspiel in January, Ladies Night in April, Divine Service in April, and a golf tournament in May. Several members received 25 and 50 years pins. Grey District hosted a Lodge Resources Session inviting the Districts of Bruce, North Huron, and Wellington. Over 80 members and trainers were there. The Grand Lodge Committee members for Friend 2 Friend and Brother 2 Brother, Mentor and Officer

Progression did a super job and I thank them for that day. Grey District is a friendly District. The Lodges greets visitors with a welcoming handshake. The work in general is well done, protocol is sometimes a little slack, but is usually good.

I would like to say thank you to the District Secretary W. B. Bill Smellie For all his help and work to make this a year to remember.

Hamilton District A - 14 Lodges R.W. Bro. Zavar T. Byramjee

Visitations to the Lodges in District "A" have been most enjoyable and regarding. It has been my privilege to represent the Grand Master at all the Installations and Official Visits. The Ritual, Protocol, ability of officers and warmth of friendship was good to excellent everywhere I went. The presentation of four 50, two 60 and one 70 year pins was something

I really enjoyed participating in as all of these brethren were initiated before I was born and in some cases I have known these brethren for many years. Early in the year the district had the pleasure of hosting the Lodge of Instruction team lead by M. W. Bro. D. Mumby at the Oakville Masonic Hall for the three Hamilton Districts and Toronto West which was well attended. In an effort to promote public awareness of Masonry the district has taken up Grand Lodge's MasoniChip Program. We have had three clinics two in Milton and one in Oakville APPENDIX B 225

and have processed 385 kits in total. All clinics were supported by volunteers from other lodges in the district and have had support of Participating Partners. There will be one more clinic this summer in Hamilton and one in the fall at the Milton Fall Fair. Lodges that have held an open house have brought in new members to heir lodge. Lodges participate in Christmas parades, pageants and parties for less fortunate children of single mothers. Other lodges in the district have a coffee club or events where non Masons are invited. This year the district education chairman's effort were focused on the invaluable material

available at the Grand Lodge Library and how to access it. The chairman for the Mentors Program once again did a great job in producing a second edition of the "Beehive" which had an addition on how to mentor. All Lodges in the district have some form of Mentor, F2F and B2B program. A particularly heart warming duty was the presentation of bursaries on behalf of the Masonic Foundation of Ontario. This year we have presented 16 bursaries to students of Sheridan College at the Trafalgar and Davis Campus.

Overall Masonry is doing well in Hamilton District "A", there are a couple of lodges still struggling to attract new candidates but with the help of open houses and public awareness this can be overcome. The District is doing well and starting to see more activity.

Hamilton District B - 12 Lodges R.W. Bro. Robert J. Brooks

Hamilton Masonic District B consists of 12 lodges. There is a blend of seven city lodges centred in the Hamilton - Stoney Creek area and five rural or country lodges in the outlying communities. This provides the brethren with a cross-section of masonry. The fast pace of city life with its more modern looking lodge rooms contrast nicely with the slower paced rural life with its smaller, more unique lodge rooms. This past year membership increased by 1.4%, compared to a decreased of 6.3% the previous year. Four lodges showed an increased in membership, while two remained the same, and 6 decreased. The quality of the work is very good. Lodges without depth in their ranks and finding it difficult to find sufficient, skilled brethren to perform ritual, are turning to one another for assistance. Lodges are assisting one another with brethren sharing the degree work, and lodges with an abundance of candidates are willing to share their candidates in other lodges. This not only allows the candidates to complete their degrees sooner, but it allows the officers to perform mor meaningful work. During the course of the year, Hamilton District B. Hosted the B2B, F2F and Mentors

Program Overview session. This event was well attended and well received. I must add my personal congratulations to R.W. Brother David Dainard and the Lodge Resources Committee for an outstanding workshop. All the lodges in District B financially and physically support the Canadian Blood Services. In fact we have led the jurisdiction the past 2 years, and expect to do so again this year with 7607 donations. Our district has produced a flyer for the clinics that tells the public about masonry, and most importantly who to contact if they have any questions. The first time it was used, the Lodge of Strict Observance No. 27 made contact with an interested party, who they later initiated. Another District Program that brought us a lot of public awareness was "Follow Your

Guide - Phrase II." Having raised $ 1 8 000 this year to go along with $26 000 last year, our donation of $44 000 provided 7 Dog Guides free to charge to assist the recipient and their families. To date we have placed 1 Special Needs dog in Hamilton, 1 Canine Vision dog in

Barrie, 1 Hearing Impaired dog in Kitchener and 1 in New Berlin. The next 3 will graduate shortly.

All in all I am very proud of the brethren of Hamilton B for their ability to work together, and willingness to help their lodge brethren and people outside the boundaries of Masonry. This year has been the highlight of my Masonry journey.

Hamilton District C - 14 Lodges R.W. Bro. R James Stewart

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The success of Hamilton District "C" was and is the combined efforts of the Members of the District Team whom I feel so indebted and to whom I will never forget. I must report on the success of our Long Range Planning Committee, R.W. Bro. Wayne E. Elgie (chairman). R.W. Bro. Cliff M. Tootell and Bro. Damon A. Allen, their hard work, vision and persistence paid off in achieving our new "Guide for the Operation and Management of Hamilton Masonic District C" which was unanimously accepted by the 14 Lodges present at our May 2008 Spring District meeting. 1 am sure this will strengthen those areas that have made us so vulnerable. Congratulations to all Lodges in Hamilton District "C" for endorsing the same. I am so pleased to report our blood donor efforts have accumulated 1,300 donations and collected $1,100 that was presented to the Canadian Blood Services. The combined efforts of all the Brethren made it possible to donate $5,000 to the Cancer Assistance Programme in Hamilton. Brethren, Hamilton Masonic District "C" has given me the sense that we are becoming a stronger District capable of adding great value to the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario and that we are all supportive of that in which we so strongly believe, Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. In closing, congratulations to Bro. Donald Edwin Chappel who received the William Mercer Wilson award on April 14, 2008. Thank you to W. Bro. Brad Carr the District Secretary, without your talents, skills disposition, dedication and devotion to the craft, this year would not have been as successful as it was. Thank you Bradshaw!

London East District - 14 Lodges R.W. Bro. John E. Stevens

As had been identified by my predecessor, the district appears to have been coasting along and relying on it's past. Of the 1 800 masons in the district, there are only about 1 50 who are active. There seems to be a fair bit of apathy in the membership. We have taken a rather aggressive approach with the district programs this year. All the DDGM's talks have been directed toward problem areas and possible solutions. We hosted a number of seminars directed toward those areas, such as the Grand Lodge Long Range Planning and Brother to Brother Seminars. These were followed up with district seminars to expand on the principles. As a result, most lodges have B2B programs and are developing long range plans. The district initiated a Masters Orientation Seminar for the newly installed masters addressing GL concerns, protocol, Rules of Order and responsibilities of the master. It was styled after the DDGM sessions held after GL each year. It was well received and its effects have been such that it will be repeated after this year's installations. Increased social functions, as a district, are enhancing the Masonic experience and strengthening relationships. Sending minutes with the summons is providing improved contact with those "in-active" members of the district. While the quality of the "work" ranges from poor to excellent, emphasis on regular, well-attended practices and instruction in the ritual will pay dividends. Most of the district lodges are involved in various community programs ranging from road clean-up, education bursaries, community charity work and the highly visible MasoniChlP. Several lodges hold their own Divine Service, as part of a regular church service, in addition to the district service. The Masonic float is made good use of at area parades. The district, through the use of the various programs and increased social activity, is "rebuilding" itself. This process needs time to bear fruit and, if nurtured, will do so over the next few years. I believe that, at least among active masons there is a very positive view of the future.

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On average, the overall condition of Masonry in the London West District is in relatively good shape. There is no question, however, that some of the Lodges within the District continue to struggle with membership and attendance issues. It is a apparent that a wide disparity exists within the District as to Lodges that appear to be vibrant and dynamic to those on the other end of the spectrum who are plagued with membership and attendance issues, a sense of the existence of an atmosphere of indifference and a perceived lack of vision as to what the future may hold for their Lodge.

The quality of work performed throughout the District is relatively good and is conducted in accordance with the Book of the Work, 2007 version as well as the 2007 version of the Ceremony of Installation. On average, the Lodges within the District appear to be relatively sound financially and some have recently implemented an increase in dues as a necessity to offset increased operating costs. Lodges continue to participate in reciprocal visits within the District for the purpose of presenting Masonic Education and as well as promoting increased visitations between Lodges within and outside of the District. The District experienced its first amalgamation in

the fall of 2006 and I am pleased to report that there is a renewed harmonious atmosphere being experienced by the Brethren which I believe will continue to flourish. Grand Lodge programmes have been enthusiastically welcomed by some Lodges but not so by others. In some cases where the programmes have been implemented they are not being used to the fullest extent thus the brethren fail to experience the benefits that may accrue. A good percentage of Lodges have active community programmes such as Blood Donor Clinics, MasoniChip events, highway clean-up events, community barbecues and also active participation in fall fairs and parades. Long Range Planning within the District has received little or no attention from the membership despite attempts to encourage activity and participation through district workshops. It has been my observation that there is a critical lack of participation by younger members in District events such as workshops, Masonic divine services and memorial services. Unfortunately our District does note experience the enjoyment of social and fraternal functions like those that may be found in neighbouring districts. I would strongly recommend that the District in combination with all the Lodges within the District seriously look at implementing programmes and activities that will encourage a higher level of participation for the Brethren and their families.

Muskoka-Parry Sound District - 8 Lodges R.W. Bro. Harold J. Johnson

The lodges in this district are blessed with a core of dedicated masons who are both able and willing to assist in every facet of Masonic life and are the backbone that keeps this district and it's lodges a viable and thriving operation. I would be remiss if I did not point out the invaluable assistance I have received from W. Bro. Bob Romberg my district secretary, V. W. Bro. Iain Wates our B2B chair and the author of our district newsletter, and R.W. Bro. Garnet Schenk IPDDGM, author and mentor. The lodges of this district all have many strengths and a few weaknesses and all but one have shown some improvement over the past year. Lodges where weakness in the officer line has existed have taken appropriate measures to ensure that those problems are addressed both on the short and long term basis. The one lodge where improvements have not been addressed will need long term monitoring beyond the term of the current district administration and is fraught with problems that have been referred to Grand Lodge for remedy. There are many masons from other Lodges in this district that are willing to lend a hand where necessary, but the main core of their problems must of necessity be addressed from within to obtain any long term success.

There are still some concerns in this district about members who paraphrase the ritual and is some cases the floor work of the officers still needs some work. We have instituted a travelling Lodge of instruction and officer mentoring team that we hope will be made use of by all Lodges in the coming months and a noticeable improvement was reported by the members of the Lodge where the initial evening was held. 1

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We have hosted Grand Lodge events in this district this year, that have aided our efforts in education and our overall understanding of the workings of the committees of Grand Lodge. The fall saw the Masonic Foundation in Huntsville to present an educational workshop on their operations and the spring saw the Lodge Resources Committee present a session on Brother to Brother and Protocol & Etiquette. The attendance at these sessions was a marked improvement over previous years, which bodes well for those programs in Muskoka Parry Sound. We have continued the presentation of maple leaf pins to all newly initiated masons in this district and the program is well received by our newest members. All lodges have had a minimum of two initiates and one or two are experiencing some difficulty keeping up with the volume. Public awareness initiatives have been held by all but two of our Lodges and the effort of those participating seems to be paying off with renewed interest in the craft. We have made inquiries into the Demolay, the Masonichip programs this year but further follow up will be necessary by the next administration to carry on the work required to benefit from them. Programs such as blood donors and mentoring seem to be progressing well but Long Range Planning has not always been well received or implemented.

Niagara District A - 15 Lodges R.W. Bro. H. Stewart Greavette

It has again been an exciting, active and profitable year in Niagara A. Lodges are busting with enthusiasm and activity. We have held four workshops in the district and one in conjunction with Niagara B. Four of the five used a combination of local talent and Grand Lodge committee members. A major fundraiser has been conducted to support Diabetes Research at McMaster University under the direction of Dr. Hertzel Gerstein. We expect to contribute better than $12, 000.00 to this cause. Virtually every lodge has sponsored a community project. Most have had family social events. Lodges are being very active in presenting service pins in order to recognize their members' contribution to the craft.

Masonry is strong in Niagara A. Of the 1 5 lodges in the District, all but three have candidates (and in many cases multiple candidates - and generally younger candidates). All lodges have meeting facilities that are in very good to excellent condition and each lodge seems to be financially secure. The lodges are generally quite busy and varied in their lodge activities both formal and social. There is excellent support of each other among the lodges with officers and volunteers readily available at short notice to do pieces of work.

Attendance is firm but not strong in most lodges. In the official and fraternal visits I have made to lodges in the district, the ritual work has been well to excellently done. As new applicants become available, continued practices will improve everyone's work. Several lodges are recycling officers - 10 of the 15 lodges have PMS or Past G.L. st Officers in the Master's chair as of Dec. 3 . This should remedy itself as the new candidates come along. More lodges could take advantage of Grand Lodge programs offered to them - particularly Long Range Planning in terms ofattendance, retention ofmembers and financial status. While ritual work is well done, it seems that the same people are often doing the same pieces each time. We need to get more involvement in the work by asking brethren to leam specific charges. It's hard to turn down a specific request.

It has been distinct honour to represent the Grand Master and serve the brethren of Niagara A this year.

Niagara District B - 1 1 Lodges R.W. Bro. Frank Granville

The lodges of Niagara District B are for the most part in good condition, both financially and masonically. Except for one Lodge which has turned its back on the District. The quality of the ritual work in the District is very good in all the lodges. I'm proud to say that seven out of the eleven lodges participated in a public Remembrance Day Ceremony. APPENDIX B 229

The attendance and the participation at our Bi-annual Past Masters and Officers Association dinners has become competitive and full of good natured bantering. With one young Mason wearing the coveted green and white floral jacket. Education is important and I am pleased to see that throughout the District and in every Lodge more Masonic Education is being presented to the Brethren on a regular basis and on a variety of subjects and topics and by a variety of brethren. The District held two Lodges of Information, one on the first-degree and the other on the second-degree. It was agreed by all who attended that these were very informative and interesting presentations. Not the typical ritual work. A cross-section of brethren were asked to research and present what they found on a portion of the work.

I encourage all the lodges to continue the good work in the areas of The Ritual, Masonic Education. Protocol and Etiquette and visitation.

I thank you for the opportunity to serve as DDGM of Niagara B for the year 2007-2008.

It is an experienced that I will never forget. And I remind you all to "Make a Daily Advancement".

Nipissing East District - 7 Lodges R.W. Bro. Rene P. Carlson

This past year of my having the privilege to serve my Brethren, and my good friends all, as their representative to the Grand Lodge in the capacity of District Deputy Grand Master, Nipissing East District has been a rewarding and humbling experience. The support and goodwill shown me throughout my travels has been overwhelming and is indicative of the solidarity of the membership within the District. The Brethren of the 7 Lodges are quite dedicated to the District and there is a solid core who actively participate in all which goes on from the Travelling Gavel trips, the Installations, the Official Visits or perhaps a Lodge Fish Fry or BBQ. There is quite a

distance between Lodges but it doesn't deter from visitations. In August I witnessed the Travelling Gavel being brought by the Sturgeon Falls Lodge No. 447 to Elk Lake Lodge No. 507, which is at the northwest corner of the District, and there were many Brethren from each of all the 7 Lodges to enjoy in the fellowship and the excellent and famous fish fry afterwards. The Travelling Gavel is a great event for an excuse for visiting and the District Lodge members are not shy to visit. In September Nipissing Lodge No. 420 hosted a Lodge of Instruction which was attended not only by the Brethren within, but also from other Districts as well. Also the District Meeting at the end of September was very well represented and the business was carried out and problems solved as a group. In October there was the great excitement of attending Mattawa Lodge No. 405 on the occasion of my first Official Visit and it was indeed a thrill. The whole of the year was filled with the mutual visiting of the Lodges to events as such and the Installation Ceremonies, Official visits and Remembrance Day Memorial Services, etc. At each ofthe Lodges whether it be Silver Lodge No. 486 and Temiskaming Lodge No. 462 who meet in Haileybury to North Bay Lodge No. 617 nipissing Lodge No. 420 in North Bay. the friendship of the

District was felt and displayed. .And an evening which I will not forget was the evening of

April 1 8, 2008 when I was brought into Lodge beside M. W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor, the Grand Master on the occasion of the presentation of the William Mercer Wilson Medal to Bro. Douglas Myles Wilson. What a momentous occasion for the District to witness. The Annual

District Divine Service held in the spring is also well attended.

Membership is a problem for each of the Lodges as elsewhere but it is up to the membership to use whatever is required to attract and keep members. The use of Grand Lodge programs and upping our visibility to the public and each of us acting as Masons should will help overcome the problem. Financially the Lodges are all solvent and the Lodge buildings are kept in good repair. There is not need as yet of amalgamations with in the District.

All and all the future of the District depend s on the viability of the separate lodges and

I am sure that because of the strong and persevering character of my Brethren that there is a bright future for the Nipissing East District. 230 APPENDIX B

North Huron District - 1 1 Lodges R.W. Bro. John R. Nancekivell

The principal effort in North Huron District has been to strengthen the communication structure amongst the eleven Lodges. A great step forward in this direction resulted in the formation of a Masters and Wardens Association. The decision to form the association was strongly supported by Past Grand Lodge Officers, Past Masters and the Worshipful Masters of the District. This structural addition to the District should provide a better venue to receive and put into place Grand Lodge Programs. An example would be the Friend to Friend Program, which has been used by some Lodges and not others. The communication at the association will allow other Lodges with experience, to assist those Lodges, who may be lacking in members, to accommodate the Program. Although some of the District Lodges have a good flow of applicants, others are struggling to attract new members. Generally, the availability of new applicants can be attributed to the economic atmosphere of the community in which Lodge is located.

For example, Kincardine has enjoyed receiving many new applicants, which is, in part, due tot he expansion of the nearby Bruce Nuclear Power Plant Facility. While other Lodges, located in areas where employment opportunities have been eroded, are experiencing difficulty to create interest in Freemasonry. However, the attachment of the North Huron District Brethren remains strong to the fundamental philosophical values of our Order. The "Work" is very well done and all Brethren have displayed the interest and desire to always observe the proper Protocol. On March 8, 2008 the District held it's annual Curling Bonspiel. The day was filled with good fellowship and we had fifteen rinks entered. The highlight of the year has been the celebration by Northern Light Lodge No. 93 of th a 150 Anniversary. A reception was held at Kincardine on May 24, 2008, to honour our

Grand Master M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor and to recognize this special Anniversary.

To further celebrate this anniversary there will be a Golf Tournament held on June 7, 2008 at Kincardine. North Huron District continues to enjoy the wonderful fellowship experienced by our membership in Freemasonry. Our meetings are filled with warmth and humour. The principal focus this year has been on the benefits that we have received in return for the time and energy we have invested in Freemasonry. The understanding of the philosophical values contained in the teachings of Freemasonry allows us to enjoy comfort about ourselves and our relationship with the Supreme Being. In North Huron, we are proud of our membership and consider our participation as a priority in our lives. In consequence, we will grow our membership because we represent a quality human being that other men will want to emulate.

Ontario District - 15 Lodges R.W. Bro. Iain L. Oliver

Fifteen Lodges from Ontario District consisting of both rural and city from Colborne to Whitby along the north shore of Lake Ontario making visitation to each Loge this year without incident or weather hindered. The Brethren of the Lodges are supported by a nucleus of Past Masters who continue to take part in the work and general operation of their Lodge. This year Ontario District has seen a decline in membership of 2 to 6 % in the Lodges due to called to the GAOTU, demits and suspensions. Although this decrease of members all of the Lodges in the District have received applications for initiation into Masonry with some receiving 6 or 7 applications. Both Orono Lodge and Colborne lodge received applications, for the first time in a couple of years, from attendees to their respective Friend to Friend presentations. These new members are young and enthusiastic and taking part in the work as an Entered Apprentice. The Master Masons newly raised are also taking Junior Offices. This has given the Past Masters a spark also and Lodges are seeing an increase in numbers at regular meetings. Other Grand Lodge Programs have also helped the younger members. APPENDIX B 231

It has been my honour to present many sen ice pins of 50 & 25 Years a Mason to brethren of Ontario District with the most memorable being a 70 Year Pin and a 60 Year Past Master Pin to W. Bro. Art Patterson of Composite Lodge No. 30. The Masonic Year the Grand Master will have visited Ontario District five times which

has been greatly appreciated by the Brethren. In Oct 07 M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor presented a William Mercer Wilson Medal to Bro. John Medland of Mt. Zion Lodge. Nov/07 the Dedication of the new Lodge Room for Orono Lodge. Mar 08 Parkwood Lodges th 50 Anniversary. May 08 the Reception in hi Honour and June'08 the 150* Anniversary of Colbome Lodge all of which were well attended. The future of Ontario District is bright with each Lodge able to conduct work their own members. The opportunity and honour to represent the Grand Master in Ontario District and Ontario District in Grand Lodge is a highlight of my 35 years in Masonry and will not be effaced from my memory.

Ottawa District 1-15 Lodges R.W. Bro. Donald E. Healey

I would like to thank Ottawa District One for the privilege of representing you as District

Deputy; it has been a busy but very rewarding year. In November I was given the opportunity of representing the district at the Rideau-Perley Veterans Hospital on Remembrance Day and presenting the cheques on behalf of the District and past Masters Association. We had two Grand lodge appointments: V.W.Bro Ron Ash worth, Doric Lodge 58 and

V.W.Bro Michael Jackson. Acacia 561, as Grand Stewarts. I had the pleasure of attending there mother lodge to help present them with there regalia. The International Plowing Match was held at Crosby this year and the district was able to take an active part in promoting masonry. We were able to display a positive picture of masonry to a large number of people. My cable tow allowed me to attend all fifteen visits of the traveling gavel, these visits were very well attended but I believe W. Bro Ivor Bayley of St Johns 63 had the largest group. At all official visits, I was treated with warmth and friendship, the degree work or Masonic education was very good. Protocol was observed in Lodge and at the festive board.

I would also like to thank the Masonic Foundation for the opportunity of helping presenting bursaries to three Algonquin students; each student received a cheque for

$ 1 500.00. It made me proud to be a mason seeing the honest appreciation in there faces and knowing how this money would help there future.

Edinburgh Lodge 736 will have a twenty fifty' anniversary on June 1 1, 2008 and will hold a lavish celebration on June 1 4, 2008 at the War Museum in Ottawa. It is my please to report that Edinburgh Lodge membership has steadily increased over the past twenty five years.

I would like to see the new Masters and Senior Wardens get out to more meeting to promote there Lodges and events. In closing please remember that the new members of your lodge are our future, help them in any way possible and keep them active.

Ottawa District 2-14 Lodges R.W. Bro. John Saunders

In September 2007 Cobden Lodge 459 & Enterprise Lodge 5 1 6 amalgamated forming a new Cobden Lodge 516. This has improved attendance at their regular meetings. The Valentine Charity Ball continues to be the main ladies night and fund raiser for the

District. This past year the event raised $3,000 for each of Ottawa Districts 1 &. 2. On behalf of the Masonic Foundation I presented 4 Bursaries to needy Algonquin College Students. The district lodges were busy initiating 20 new masons with a balance between young and more mature men.. Membership, in the lodges in most cases remains constant but is aging. M.W. Bro. Mumby and his team conducted a Lodge of Instruction for the benefit of the largess turn out of District 2 members. A district Brother to Brother seminar was well 232 APPENDIX B

attended with a excellent discussion and exchange of ideas between the brethren and the presenters. A Grand Lodge team provided an excellent Friend to Friend Seminar held in April. The annual District Divine Service, held in April, attracted many members, thanks to R.W.Bro. Gordon Roberts. Grand Lodge programs on the whole are still ignored by lodges, while some use a combination of part of a program and local tradition. Long Range Planning is not a priority for the lodges and young men are not willing to take an active part in the various District Committees. The MasoniChip program at the beginning of the year did not received a good response but as the committee explained the program to the lodge membership they have determined

it is a worth while program. The first seminars for this District is a joint venture between Ionic Lodge 526 and Bytown Lodges 721 in June 2008.

Peterborough District - 1 1 Lodges R.W. Bro. Robert C. McBride

During the past Masonic year, I have stressed the theme, "Teamwork Encourages Active Masons" through constructive leadership, as well as the importance of giving back what Masonry gives to our Brethren. Both messages have been well received and have contributed to the energy and positive initiatives taken in our District.

All our eleven Lodges are financially stable and our newly amalgamated Lodge is doing well with its blended membership. The quality of the ritual for the most part is good to exceptional. We are experiencing growth in some Lodges and sharing Degree Work with those Lodges lacking new candidates. Communication has been key in sharing news of Regional and Peterborough District Lodges of Instruction, Brother to Brother Workshops, a Grand Lodge's Lodge Resources Workshop in our District, a Peterborough District Masonic Leadership School, our Four- District Lodge Vitality Workshop, and other District events through all Lodge Summons, the semi-annual District Newsletter and supplemented this year by the monthly Peterborough D.D.G.M's Electronic Beacon, 2007-2008 that currently reaches over 360 Brethren across the District, throughout Ontario, as well as in the United States and in the

British Isles. I have encouraged higher attendance at all District functions via the newly- created Lighthouse. Trophy and have personally attended over two hundred Masonic events within the Peterborough District and the Districts of Brant, London East, Ontario, Prince Edward, Toronto East, Toronto Humber Valley and Victoria, most often accompanied by Brethren from our District, Several Lodges are taking advantage of the Grand Lodge's Brother to Brother Tool Kit Version 3 and three Lodges will be holding a Friend to Friend Night in the coming Masonic year. Our Grand Lodge's Blood Donors Programme has been well supported in our District with excellent media coverage, both in August 2007 and June 2008.

This year's District Project, "Victoria 's Quilts - Comforting People With Cancer", a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide hand-made 1 00% cotton quilts, free of charge, to those undergoing cancer treatment, will likely reach our target goal of raising $15,000.00 for this most worthwhile local organization. With the continued excellent collegiality among the Brethren of Peterborough District, we are united by our common goal and the complementary nature of our individual skills to ensure a positive future for our District.

Prince Edward District - 1 3 Lodges R. W. Bro. Harry Danford

The Brethren of Prince Edward District have enjoyed a very exciting and productive year during 2007-2008. Their response to the challenge of raising the level of ritual and overall proficiency, has been possible due to their genuine commitment and cooperation. The APPENDIX B 233

Balance of experience and enthusiasm among the Brethren has improved the work in every Lodge. A District Workshop held early in 2007, provided each Committee Chairman an opportunity to explain their purpose to the Brethren. The Lodge Resources and Long Range Planning, have been the focus and both have held additional organizational meetings with each Lodge and confirmed future commitment. Special District events included District Ladies night, Banquet and Installation of Consecon No. 50 officers by Grand Lodge Installation Team, including M.W. Bro. Petrisor th and R.W. Bro. Daniels and the District Divine Service on May 4 , 2008 was also attended by R.W. Bro. Daniels. All events hosted capacity numbers and strengthened Fraternal Friendship. Our District was privileged to present two Bursaries to deserving graduating students of Loyalist College, which will assist them in their chosen professions. The District Project chosen for 2007-2008 was to purchase necessary equipment for Sick Children's Hospital in Toronto. The proceeds totalling $70,000.00, will be presented in August 2008 with Grand Lodge officers in attendance. The presentation of Long Service pins, recognizing over 100 Brethren during this year, has been a great privilege. Along with receiving over 30 new Brethren as well, the future vitality of the District is sound. The involvement of the Lodge's in their community has

definitely raised the Public Awareness and the positive image of the Craft. It has truly been a privilege to be part of this renewal.

St. Lawrence District - 1 7 Lodges R.W. Bro. Todd H. Ferguson

Masonry is St. Lawrence district is doing well. All 1 7 Lodges in the district are working hard to keep masonry vibrant in the Lodge and the community. All the Lodges in the district are conducting the meetings and work in a competent and efficient manner. The Lodges are well run and managed by the W.M., Secretary, Past Master's and Brethren. The Lodge meetings follow the agenda that was published in the summons calling the meeting. The Banquets in all 17 Lodges were well done with excellent food being severed and proper etiquette and protocol being observed. The toasts in all lodges were in line with protocol and paid dues respect to the Grand Master and Grand Lodge. The Lodge buildings in the district are for the most part in good to very good condition.

With the only exception of there being a few Lodge's that access to the Lodge room is hard for brethren with walking difficulties. Our Lodges in the District have been very active in the community with helping with the car parking at the International Plowing Match. They also hosted a very successful Blood donor Clinic and helped other groups with their clinics. The Lodge's have worked hard to raise money for the purchase of 4 MasoniChIP computers and have held many clinics. The Lodges also host many BBQ, and yard sales to generate revenue for the lodge's and charities. The membership in the district has remained static with some Lodge's receiving multiple candidates and others with one. There are many dedicated mason's in the district who put in many hours of Labour to make sure that masonry is alive and well in St. Lawrence District. The St. Lawrence Masonic Association has made a motion to add a standing committee with respect to the MasoniChIP program and we are well on our way in this manner. There was a District Divine service held in Prescott at St. Paul's United Church which 30 masons and their families attended. The district also has an annual Curling Bonspiel that was a sell out and generated new members to the craft. The Masonic Quiz is a good evening of Masonic Education as well as fellowship and fun. This quiz was attended by 7 different Lodges from throughout the District. The district also hosted a very successful Deputy Grand Master's banquet which was a sell out. The year finished with the annual quarry Lodge at R.W. Bro. John Hunters quarry in Spencerville. Which is always a great weekend of Fellowship and fun.

Again I would like to say that it was a very humbling experience and I am very proud to have been in the position of District Deputy Grand Master of St. Lawrence District. 234 APPENDIX B

St. Thomas District - 10 Lodges R.W. Bro. Gerald A. Pinnegar

The Lodges this year have been vibrant. The quality of work presented has been good to excellent. Official Visits had good attendance ranging from 60 to 90 members present. The annual Anniversary of Past and Present Grand Lodge officers together with the Official visit of the DDGM was held in St. David's Lodge with thirty seven Grand Lodge officers in attendance. Membership is increasing in all Lodges with one Lodge having it's first Initiation in over four years. All Lodges are using the Grand Lodge B2B Tool Kits. All Lodges in the District are financially solvent. Should any of the Lodges require emergency funds for Benevolence purposes, all Lodges pull to-gather and raise or donate the necessary amounts. District Committee Chairmen performed all their duties well. Lodge of Instruction seminars were well attended both at the Grand Lodge sponsored program held in Nilestown and the District programs held in St. Thomas and Fingal. Blood Donations are on the rise. The new Partners for Life computerized program will no doubt increase the numbers in the near future. The Entered Apprentice Welcoming Team have performed their duties admirably by meeting and greeting each of the new Masons and presenting them with the congratulation certificate and a Masonic Lapel Pin. An average of 2 new members per Lodge were made Masons in the District. Another successful year of charitable projects has been achieved in the District. Some twenty three thousand dollars has been raised and will be distributed to the organizations. Many of our Lodges have annual Bursaries presented to both the Public and High school students in our district. These are always presented to the Students at their commencement evening by Lodge members. All lodges have a keen interest in the MasoniChip program. The first session is scheduled October 4, 2008 with several more in the planning stage. The District Ladies Appreciation Night was again very successful having around one hundred and seventy five in attendance and generated nineteen hundred dollars to be distributed by the District Foundation. Many of the Lodges held individual Ladies Nights as well as Bar-B-Q's. This has been an enjoyable and rewarding year. The affection shown by the Officers and members indicates that Masonry is alive and well in the St. Thomas District.

Sarnia District - 16 Lodges R.W. Bro. Paul D. Brown

Masonry is alive and well in Sarnia District. Most Lodges in the District have been initiating new members and membership at most Lodges has been steady or increasing. Many Lodges have numerous Brethren at various stages in the Degrees. Overall for the District membership is growing steadily despite the great number of Masons in our District who have passed to the Grand Lodge above. Visitation continues to be strong in the District with great turnouts for the Official Visits, the competition for the travelling Square the Compass has created a fun rivalry between the travelling Brethren. Visitors from inside and outside the District are always given a warm welcome at all or our Lodges. Many Brethren of Sarnia District continue to be great visitors both inside and outside the District. There were a number of 25,50 and 60 year Service Awards presented as well as a couple of 50 Year Past Master Awards. Several Lewis Jewels were presented around the District as well. The work being done around the District is in most cases done in an excellent manner. Protocol and etiquette are being well observed in all of the Lodges. The financial situation in most of the Lodges is good, none are in bad shape. th Beaver Lodge No. 83 celebrated their 150 Anniversary with a banquet, the Grand

Master, M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor was the Guest of Honour. Leopold Lodge No. 397 th celebrated their 1 25 Anniversary with a banquet and dedication ofnew set of working tools.

Cassis Lodge No. 1 16 is preparing to dedicate a new Lodge room, it looks like this will happen in September 2008. Our first annual District Barbecue was a huge success with over 250 people being served. We held a joint Divine Service with District No. 2 of the Royal APPENDIX B 235

Arch Masons which as far as we know was a first and it went over very well, regalia from both orders was worn. Several barbecues, Christmas dinners and Remembrance Day Services were held by various Lodges. Tuscan No. 437 held their annual Festive Board with visitors from Michigan attending. The Samia District Masonic Information Booth at the Brigden Fair was a success again. Arkona Lodge No. 307 has recovered from the fire that destroyed the building that was right next door and attached to their Lodge building. Samia District will continue to grow and be strong, we have many new younger members joining and starting to work their way through the chairs in the Lodges. The depth

and knowledge of the Sarnia District Team will continue to help Sarnia District prosper. I am proud to have served as District Deputy Grand Master for Sarnia District.

South Huron District - 13 Lodges R.W. Bro. Donald E. Symons

Most Lodges are making a great effort in being part of our community and by being visible in different projects. Blood Donors bank is doing very well with good support. Many lodges are showing significant increases in regards to new members. South Huron has had an increase in initiations but still have to contend with demits and Grand Lodge above.

It was a pleasure to serve in 2007 and 2008 with the many activities we had in our district. I had the pleasure of presenting 50 year pins, as well as 25 year pins, along with many Grand Lodge receptions and special nights. Lodge work in the district for the most part was well done, but not always according to ritual. Those lodges with evident mistakes, I spoke to Worshipful Master about it. Lodge finances in most cases are stable, with one or two struggling financially; but steps are being taken to correct this situation. Protocol needs a bit of reviewing in some lodges. Dispensations were granted fro District Devices and services were well attended in Clinton United Church with Rt. Wor. Bros. Bruce Whitmore as guest speaker. A dispensation was requested for ladies night and 150 year celebration for Clinton Lodge which unfortunately didn't materialize due to lack of interest, which I felt was rather a sad day for Clinton Lodge, certainly our founding members deserve better. Two lodges are considering amalgamation, which will not strengthen the two lodges. Members do not visit now. Hopefully they will ask for Grand Lodge assistance to create a difference. The amalgamation with Craig Lodge is working well.

Visitations were well attended, and my District Secretary and I were well received at all Lodge visits. My secretary was a great help. The Worshipful masters did a great job at visitations. Unfortunately Elma Lodge in Monkton felt the need to go into darkness due to lack of members. We wish their members well and hope lodges in the area will make them welcome.

On the whole I feel masonry is making progress in our district.

Sudbury-Manitoulin District - 9 Lodges • R.W. Bro. Edward Rennie

My report on the Condition of Masonry in the Sudbury-Manitoulin District for the year 2007-2008. The District is made up of nine lodges, five of which meet in The Belrock Masonic Center in Sudbury, while the other four are spread out over the District. These lodges are spread out over a distance of 280 kilometres. On a district wide basis, the membership has increased. All lodges show a good financial position. Belrock Temple Corporation continues to offer the Masonic Apartment to members and friends who are in need of accommodation while visiting the various hospitals in our community. The Java Guild at Belrock continues to attract a large crowd each and every Tuesday throughout the year. Their $3.00 meal has produced over $32,000 in donations since its inception. 236 APPENDIX B

I would like to thank all of the District Officers for their hard work throughout the past year, I would also like to thank the District Secretary for keeping everything on task and recorded in a proper manner.

I remain sincerely and fraternally yours.

Temiskaming District - 8 Lodges R.W. Bro. Lester J. Cudmore

What a difference a year can make in how you view the District.

I started out my term as DDGM. in a view that there wasn't much hope for Masonry in the District and that we were going to be at about half the number of lodges in a few years.

I attributed this to a high number of Francophone and Catholics, with an Ageing and a Declining population. Well I've seen in the last six months a surge in the Lodges to create interest in the Communities and to work together. We are initiating the Francophones and the Catholics, we are starting to bring in the young and we have moved out into the Communities. Some of the Lodges are starting to use the Grand Lodge programs again and they are having success. One thing that has really helped our Lodges is the fact that this year we have had in our District, the Grand Master M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary M.W. Bro. Terence Shand and Grand Lodge Officers at Engleharts installation. The Past Grand Master M.W. Bro. William Pellow, Deputy Grand Master R.W. Bro.

Raymond S. J. Daniels and the Grand Lodge Degree Team with Grand Lodge Officers came to the District to initiate Bro. James McGlynn and to honor R.W. Bro. Wayne Nelson. The presence of Grand Lodge has given the Lodges the necessary boost that was needed. They have the momentum, now it's up to all brethren to keep the fuel in the tank and build on it. Masonry is a way of Life and if we are sincere our Lodges can and well flourish.

I would like to acknowledge that this positive move in our District was only achieved by my team, the Masters, Officers and Brethren of the District. A special thank you to W. Bro. Charles Ruttan District Secretary, James Fitchett, R.W. Bro. Terence Pachal his wife Kathren and Past DDGM' s R.W. Bro. William Sweet and R.W. Bro. Richard Kallio and finally to my special wife Marketta.

Toronto Don Valley District - 22 Lodges R.W. Bro. Michael J. McKenna

The quality of the work in the District in generally satisfactory. There are of course a few of the Lodges who have members who struggle with the ritual work. Protocol is very good in about three quarters of the Lodges.

Membership is at 223 1 with 9 Lodges increasing in numbers, 9 Lodges are reporting steady membership and 4 lodges reporting decreasing membership. Overall the district seems to be holding and we should be encouraged by those results. Almost all Lodges are in sound financial condition and this subject does not appear to be a problem for the District Lodges as a whole. Where Grand Lodge programs are indicated to be in effect there was usually a positive result. They are in place in about half of the district Lodges. There are only about 6 or 7 Lodges who are active in community affairs effectively. One in particular, Mosaic Lodge, involves about 60 members in the various events they support in the community. Long Range Planning is in effect in about half of the Lodges, and there are some who are working on the program for the near future. I am sure that more Lodges will put this in their Lodge program in the near future. The Lodge of Instruction held at Scarborough Temple on October 6, 2007 was promoted in the district and district members participated. Masonic Education has also been promoted, and Brother to Brother, and Friend to Friend. The District Charity this year is the Children's Wish Foundation which has been under the direction of W. Bro. Isaac Lazar. We are on target to raise $10,000.00 this year. APPENDIX B 237

Blood Donor Clinics have been held. The result of the District collection is 1022 donations. The publication of the District newsletter, "Bright Morning Star", has been under the capable direction of R.W. Bro. Gordon Forbes. It has been a very successful publication. The Wardens Association led by Bro. Elliot Zovighian has been very active this year. They have visited every Lodge in the District performing in degrees. There are 3 Lodges which are having difficulties. There are, however, many very capable Lodges run by dedicated Mason's who work hard to ensure their Lodges remain strong.

I would like to thank all the members of the district for their support and the generous

way I was always received in the Lodges, withe the utmost courtesy and respect.

Toronto East District - 22 Lodges R.W. Bro. Elroy J. MacKinnon

The theme chosen this year was "Promoting Pride in Our Craft," reminding our members of the significance of striving to excel, no matter how small the task, both in their Lodge responsibilities and their personal relationships. The state of Masonry in Toronto East reflects, in most cases, the dedication of the Brethren in pursuit of quality in their meetings, in demonstrating fraternal warmth, and in maintaining good moral values when dealing with their fellow man. Changes are afoot in the structure of the District. Of the 24 Lodges in September, one

amalgamated out of district and two within. One has surrendered its Warrant and another is in the process of doing so. The remaining 20 generally have a positive outlook for the future. Forty-seven applications for initiation were submitted in the past year.

It has been an active year. Toronto East has hosted the Grand Lodge programs for Lodge of Instruction, Masonic Foundation, Protocol and Etiquette and Masonic Education including the G-15 team. In addition, our Long Range Planning committee launched an electronic survey which received over 1300 responses, and presented their "Lodge of Vitality' seminar in this and two other districts as well as at Grand Lodge. Thirty Masons of the District participated in a "Habitat for Humanity Build Day" at a Scarborough site in April, and plan to do so again. "Lodge of Discussion" and "Instruction in Mechanics" groups have enjoyed enthusiastic participation. An average of 30 visitors accompanied the District Deputy on his Official Visits and attendance was good at other functions. The Lodges of East Toronto Temple hosted the first MasoniChIP program very successfully in June and plans are underway for its use in the other Temples. Much discussion has taken place on the importance of being inclusive and proactive in the reception and education of our newer Masons. A renewed focus on the Brother -to- Brother and Mentoring programs has begun, as well as the reviewing of Lodge programs and investigation of interactive social opportunities. Serving as the representative of the Grand Master in Toronto East has been a happy and rewarding experience for me and has given me opportunity to meet and fraternize with many fine Masons not only within the district but also well beyond. The fellowship and support received in all areas has been most gratifying.

Toronto Humber Valley District - 20 Lodges R.W. Bro. G. Robert Barker

Overall the quality of the work in the district is very good. We were very fortunate to hold a District Lodge of Instruction hosted by Unity Lodge No. 606, in conjunction with, Toronto West District which was well attended and many of the important points regarding the mechanics of the degree work have been incorporated within the lodges. Unfortunately the lodges that are most often in need of attending such workshops were not present and this was reflected in some of the Official Visits. There has been an increase in membership with 16 out of the 20 lodges having new candidates. Most Grand Lodges programs are being used and all Lodges are now in possession of the F2F DVD provided by the levelled Ashlars of 2004; however a few lodges could benefit more by using and adopting them. On October th 25 , 2007 an amalgamation of Astra Lodge No. 682 and Mount Dennis Lodge No. 599 took Place with the attendance of the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master and many Grand 238 APPENDIX B

Lodge Officers. On the Community level the same lodges that had community programs in the past still have them now. They are Humber Lodge No. 305, which holds there annual Christmas Party for single mothers and children. Trillium Lodge No. 575 also held a Christmas party at which they donated to several different organizations including the Masonichip program which too, had its inaugural presentation in the GTA and several of the children in attendance were processed. As well Perfect Column Lodge No. 510 held a th Robbie Bums night on January 28 with all profits going to the District charity. The District had success in many events such as a District Ladies night, Education Nights, and a Golf Tournament. The District Project was in support of "Kerry's Place

Autism Services" and the goal was set at $ 1 0,000.00, which I am pleased to report, has been greatly exceeded. Many thanks, to the dedication and generosity of all the brethren of the District in achieving this. Serving as the DDGM has been a very rewarding experience, to say the least, and I look forward to whatever the future holds for me. I would like to thank all of the Brethren for giving me the honour and privilege of being the Grand Master's second representative for the Toronto Humber Valley District.

Toronto West District - 22 Lodges R.W. Bro. Andres R. Penaflor

Toronto West is in good standing. The quality of work has been very well done with the exception of a few Lodges that need more attention. Of the 22 Lodges - 27% declared an increase; 4 1 % declared a decrease and 32% remained steady in membership. Most books and records were overall in very good condition. Records were properly maintained and finances were regularly recorded. Grand Lodge Programs have been widely and effectively used throughout the district.

It appears that those that have used the programs, had a higher membership rate and were overall a more focused and organized Lodge. The District Charity for this year, to support the Shelters for Abuse Women and Children, in continuum with the previous DDGM's charity. It is with great pride to advise, the amount raised was approximately $21,000 which far exceeded the expected goal.

During my tenure, I was given the opportunity to carry and show the "Travelling Gavel" throughout the District. I also had the opportunity tot promote the William Mercer Wilson Award. Bro. George Burrows, 90 years old, a recipient of this award in 1985 accompanied me on 13 Official Visits and had the pleasure of being received with him during Official

Visits. It has been a pleasure having met Bro. George Burrows. A very wise and knowledgeable man. I have learned invaluable information from him over the past year. This year has been stimulating, fulfilling and educational. In many ways, it is in due part to the help, encouragement and support that I have received from the brethren, especially the District Secretary, W. Bro. Philip Booker, in each Lodge. It was a privilege and an honour to serve the District and the Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother, Allan J. Petrisor that has given me invaluable experiences that I will cherish and remember throughout my years.

Toronto York District - 20 Lodges R.W. Bro. C. Rea Gibson

In this the Second year after the re-alignment, it can be said to be a year of celebration with Corinthian Lodge No. 481 celebrating their 100* Anniversary and Simcoe Lodge No. 79, th Sharon No. 97, True Blue No. 98, and Tuscan No. 99 celebrating their 150 Anniversary year. The District has 8 lodges with increasing membership, 9 holding steady and only 3 showing a decline. We held a District Lodge of Instruction in Jan/08 and over 100 were in attendance. A Secretary and Computer Resource Seminar was held in May and was well received by the Brethren. Not all Lodges have as yet accepted the re-alignment and as a consequence travel between the Lodges in the District has suffered. Also with the District extending from Bolton and Caledon East on the West side to Stouffville, Sutton and Uxbridge on the East side, the Brethren had not as yet put forth the effort to make new friends with unfamiliar Lodges. APPENDIX B 239

The District Secretary and I were always received with the Protocol and Etiquette and for the most part the level of the Work was excellent with the exception of the floor perambulation which still need considerable improvement.

Victoria District - 14 Lodges R.W. Bro. Bill Storry

Victoria District is made up of fourteen small town lodges spread over a large area in what is often referred as "cottage country."

All of our buildings are owned by the Lodges or a Temple Corporation and all seem well maintained. Three have tenants renting and sharing part or all of their buildings. All of our Lodges are active in community functions with several having six or seven awareness events. Membership District - wide is steady with one or two growing nicely, while one or two have serious reductions in the number of members. The percentage of brethren in the five chairs of Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Senior Deacon and Junior Deacon is 52% Master Masons and 48% Past Masters. This indicates that officer replacement is a problem along with officer progression since some Lodges have several Master Masons not in chairs and Past Masters ruling the Lodge. Visitation in Victoria District seems reasonable on a casual basis and very good at special meetings. The lending of candidates in the District works well and the degree is always well attended by the brethren of the Lodge supplying the candidate. Victoria District events included a Friend to Friend meeting which was reasonably well attended. We also held the Grand Masters Reception which was very well attended by brethren from inside the District as well as from outside the District. The Divine Service was held in one our lodge rooms followed by a lunch provided by local Eastern Star Chapter. Victoria District was involved with a Lodge Vitality Workshop in Peterborough along with Toronto East, Ontario, Peterborough and Prince Edward Districts. Representation from Victoria was rather small compared to the other Districts.

In closing, I would like to thank the Brethren of Victoria District for their support as well as the commitment of the Chairmen of the Committees. It has been a great year and a learning year for me. It is one that I will remember for the rest of my life.

Waterloo District - 15 Lodges R.W. Bro. Ronald E. Small

It has been my privilege and honour to represent the Grand Master in Waterloo District. We have had a steady growth of new men into Masonry this year. Fourteen of the Fifteen lodges had a new memberjoin the craft, which speaks well of the condition of masonry in Waterloo District, given that one of our lodges is a Day Light Lodge, not regularly engaged in attracting new men into Masonry. Many of our new members have accessed our craft from the internet, which appears to be a gold mine of opportunity The average age of our new members is in the mid 30's. This year, Waterloo District created our own web site, and has had some interesting discussions through the forum avenue, where masons can have their say and ask questions for others to provide answers. The hosting of two Lodges of Instruction, received the support of most Lodges, with the Ritual Work focusing on the three Degrees and on the Installation & Investiture Ceremony. This provided for an opportunity for advancement in our Craft. Both efforts were well attended from within and outside Waterloo District. There is a need for some Lodges to review their Long Range Plan in light of the difficulty in getting members out to the many District and Lodge functions. The Long Range Planning Committee is alive and well in Waterloo District and we look forward to their guidance for our continued growth and prosperity. The level of Masonic Education at many of our meetings is encouraging, as the many new members are very interested in learning about our Craft. The level of Ritual Work has improved and shall continue as the Lodges see the benefit of Work well done The District is in a good financial position for most Lodges. Some may wish to consider 240 APPENDIX B

other alternatives for the long term benefit of their members, e.g. improved Long Range Planning, going Dark, or Amalgamation. A number of the Brethren have engaged in the process of visitation, and through this have witnessed the benefits of making new friends and seeing the ritual from other eyes in neighboring districts. The return visitation from these districts has cemented many interesting and long lasting friendships. Masonry in Waterloo District is alive and well, as evident from their participation in the many events hosted in the district. Some of these events have raised funds for the District Charity - '"Juvenile Diabetes - Kids to Camp". We have adopted the MasoniCH.I.P. program in the district with a successful clinic recently, and the support of several Lodges in reviewing their opportunity of purchasing three Work Stations for the district. This is all about our Masonic Theme this year "Masonry Making a Difference" With the many Masters, Past Masters and Past Grand Lodge Officers within our District, we can see the future to be a bright light for Masonry.

I wish to thank the brethren of Waterloo District, brethren of Preston Lodge, and the Grand Master for affording me the most enjoyable and fulling year of my Masonic career.

Wellington District - 12 Lodges R.W. Bro. J. Paul Johnson

Wellington District seems to have caught its' second wind. We have added approximately 50 new brethren to our ranks with ever Lodge initiating at least one candidate, however can we keep them and is this enough to offset those that we are loosing because of death, demit or suspension. The Work is generally done to an acceptable level but a couple Lodges have really excelled. They take great pride in their work and likewise have been tutoring their new members with the same degree of care to detail, and it really shows. As of the writing of this report our District has held one MasoniChIP Clinic and 5 more are booked through the balance of the year! Once again we hosted a Masonic Information Booth at the Fergus Highland Games which was very well received by fellow Masons as well as the general public.

Several of our Lodges have held Inter-Lodge visitations for decades. Speed Lodge # 1 80 has continuously visited back and forth with Birmingham Lodge # 44 (Four Square Lodge) Michigan for 60 years. Unfortunately this will be their last! We are also blessed in Wellington District to have the fastest growing, most active DeMolay in Canada. These young men are our future and the future looks great!

It has been a pleasure and an honour to represent Wellington District and my Mother Lodge Waverley No. 361 as the DDGM for 2007-2008. In addition I would like to thank all the District Chairmen especially the District Secretary for their dedication and devotion to the District

Western District - 10 Lodges R.W. Bro. Daniel W. Johnson

The condition of Masonry in Western District is in reasonably good shape. Numbers are still declining slowly, but morale is good. Only one of 1 Lodges failed to have at least one candidate.

The quality of ritual is good to excellent, and degree work was performed at most official visits. Nine of ten lodges are very good in protocol and etiquette. The tenth is an ongoing problem which seems to defy correction. Finances in lodges in generally sound, with two experiencing problems. No amalgamations or closings have taken place, nor are any on the horizon.

There is a lack of use of Grand Lodge programs, but several were highlighted at every official visit. The Masonic Education Chairman did a "Lodge of Discussion" workshop in the District which was well received by a small number of Masons. More effort on adopting Grand Lodge programs needs to take place at all Lodges. Two "Lodges of Instruction" will take place in the fall by the Custodian of the work and his team. The Grand Master, M.W. APPENDIX B 241

Bro. Allan J. Petrisor will be visiting Western in June for the Centennial celebration of Golden Star No. 484 in Dryden, and all Western District Masons are very much looking forward to this biennial visitation.

Nine Lodges supported our District Charity which raised $ 1 1 ,000.00 for the Rainy River Health Centre Equipment Fund. All Lodges hold at least one community event annually. Lodge inter-visits is a serious failing in Western District, mostly because of distances.

The three southerly lodges are the most faithful visitors and they benefit by it, being within

1 00 km of one another. Kenora, with three Lodges needs to do more in this area. It is a valuable educational and fellowship experience and well worth the effort.

Wilson North District - 1 1 Lodges R.W. Bro. J. Kevin Smith

The condition of Masonry in Wilson North District is on a solid foundation. It is a reality

that each Lodge has its own "personality and character", but it is also accurate to state that

the Officers and Members of the eleven lodges work to the very best of their abilities to: preserve the work of the ritual; follow the rubrics of the work; respect proper protocol; be financially secure; manage issues; and promote the fundamental principles of Masonry. Two multi-lodge Friend to Friend nights resulted in approximately 12-15 new applications for the participating lodges. A Lodge of Instruction in October and two Lodges

of Discussion were well attended. Feedback was positive for these events and it is hoped similar programs will continue in the future. A B2B'Officer Progression Workshop and a District Divine Service were co-hosted by Wilson North and South. Inter-lodge visitation was acceptable and an "Accompanying Lodge" arrangement for Official Visits proved to be successful. Attendance by visiting Worshipful Masters at official visits and installations was disappointing. Supporting your counterparts is a most important duty of the W.M. Past Masters and Past Grand Lodge Officers need to better coach line officers in their responsibilities and duties as they assume more responsible chairs. Many Masons with long service histories were honoured by their Lodge with pin presentations and dinners. Unfortunately, several Brethren passed to the Grand Lodge above this year. The reverence shown by the Brethren at each Memorial Service was touching and commendable. The Lodges of the District should be very proud of their community involvement, the number and variety of activities is most impressive. We are making a difference in our communities.

Lastly, it has been an honor and privilege to have represented the Grand Master as

DDGM. I am grateful to the brethren of Thistle Lodge No. 250 for their encouragement and

support. I thank the District Committee Chairpersons for their commitment to their tasks. To the brethren and officers of Wilson North another hearty thank you for your support and attendance at District events.

Wilson South - 10 Lodges R.W. Bro. Dennis W. Cook

It would be a great discomfort to me, to not start out this summary by stating how rewarding this past year as DDGM has been, the friendships, and people you meet along the journey are irreplaceable, and will last for many years to come. Congratulating a Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, or Master Mason on becoming a member, or performing some great proving of a former degree has got to be the most uplifting experience a Mason can have. It was my hope this year to promote Free Masonry, throughout this District, and one way that was accomplished was to treat every new Mason as if they had just made a very important step th in their lives. Each new candidate was given a 150 Anniversary Grand Lodge coin, and as each degree was completed they were given the write up pertaining to that degree from the Mentor Program, both were accepted with deep appreciation. Probably most DD's experience immense support from the brethren of the District, and Wilson South was no exception, many brothers travelled with me to official visits, and Masters, Wardens, and officers were all very receptive to the DD on official visits, fraternal visits, and installations, and that my friends is what makes being a DD such an enjoyable experience. 242 APPENDIX B

Masonry in Wilson South is for the most part alive and well, and the ritual work is performed to standard in all Lodges. The books are kept well and minutes of meetings, are entered accurately, and precisely as the secretaries have in most lodges done this job for a few years and have got a good handle on the job. Buildings are all in a fair state of repair, and there were none that are in real bad need of Maintenance. A couple Lodges are hurting in the new member department, but the rest of them are experiencing new candidates, affiliations, and reinstatements of demitted brethren, a good trend indeed. Brethren if you happen to be reading this article and have ever considered running for District Deputy please don't let anything stand in your way and you will be vastly rewarded for your efforts through personal feelings, that you've done something not only for Free Masonry, but indeed fro yourself.

Windsor District - 9 Lodges R.W. Bro. Geoffrey C. Perry

My personal view of Masonry in the Windsor District, as the DDGM, is one of vitality and strength. While there may be an adjustment in the District relating to the number of lodges, any changes will result in a stronger core entity. There has been an increase in the number of new Masons in some lodges, others are just getting by. The quality of the work performed by the officers of the lodges has improved and now remains at a high level, as observe during my many visitations to District Lodges. The Windsor and Erie District came together this year in support of the Windsor & Erie District War Memorial and the damage done to the facility. The repairs, renovation and addition to the site are under way and a portion has been completed to date. The members of both Districts have pledged their financial and physical support to the facility. We conducted two evenings of Lodge of Instruction covering the topics of protocol, mentoring and Masonry in the Movies. They were informative and enjoyable with every mason who participated taking something new away with them. The mutual support of the members of Windsor District towards myself and others in the

District reflect the true ideals our fraternal organization is based upon. I was indeed proud and humble to be the representative of the Grand Master for the Windsor District During the 2007-2008 Masonic year.

I know that the values of masonry will live on for generations within the Windsor District Masonic community.

APPENDIX C

DEPUTY GRAND MASTER'S THANKS TO DR. KEVIN MCCORMICK, Ph.D., PRESIDENT OF HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY IN SUDBURY

Bro. Kevin McCormick:

It is my pleasant duty to express the grateful thanks of all those here assembled for your inspiring, informative, and edifying address. Your unbounded passion for the work of the Order of DeMolay comes from many years ofpersonal involvement as a member, experience as an advisor, and commitment as a mentor, and now one of its greatest promoters worldwide. We are very privileged to have benefited from the ideals and ideas you have shared with us this evening. One year ago, Grand Master Petrisor appointed a Youth Initiatives Committee of this Grand Lodge to support and encourage the youth groups with Masonic connections in the provinces. We do not view the primary purpose of this new initiative as a means of recruitment of members when the young men in DeMolay graduate. Rather, we respect the moral training and admire the work of the Order for and in of itself. When you agreed to accept the invitation to address the members of Grand Lodge, it was seen as the culmination of the first year's work of that Committee. APPENDIX C 243

Your enthusiasm and excitement are catching. You have made the meaning of the Masonic phrase 'From ' generation to generation come to life. You put it all in personal and real terms, not merely in - principle and theory, but in practise a way of life. We will all leave this place inspired, informed, enthused, and even excited. We will not hesitate to increase our investment in the next generation - our future indeed! When age and youth unite in the common cause of serving humanity we will have a winning combination. We thank you, Bro. McCormick, most sincerely.

Raymond S. J. Daniels Deputy Grand Master 8

INDEX TO PROCEEDINGS - 2008

Addresses of Board Members 179 Addresses of Lodge Secretaries 124-151 Address of M.W. the Grand Master 21-36 Address of Welcome to Grand Lodge 20 Ad hoc Committees 22 Annual Communication of G.L., when and where held 5 Annual Communication of G.L., Lodges represented 7 Appendix A (G.M.s Visitations) 33-36 Appendix B (Summary Reports 2007-2008 D.D.G.M.s) 219-242 Appendix C (DGM's Thank You to Guest Speaker) 242-243 Appointment of Committee on Grand Master's Address 37

Appointment of Grand Lodge Officers 1 20 Appointment of Members of Board of General Purposes 120 Appointment of Scrutineers 63 Audit and Finance, Report of Board on 76 Auditor, Report of 48-61 Awards (William Mercer Wilson Medal), Appointment to Committee 113

Benevolence, Report of Committee on 84 Biography of Grand Master 3 Blood Donors', Report of Committee on 95 Board of General Purposes — Appointment of Members 120

Committees of 1 80 Election of Members 112

List of Members 1 77 Post Office Address of Members 179 Buttons Awarded 63

Centennial Celebrations 25 Committees 1 80 Communications, Report of Committee on 110 Computer Resources, Report of Committee on 100 Condition of Masonry, Report of Board on 98 Constitution and Jurisprudence, Report of Board on 67 Credentials, Report of Committee on 112

Deaths 169 Deceased Brethren 38-46 Delegates Registered 7 Discipline Committee, Report of Board on 73 Distinguished Guests, Introduction of 19 District Deputy Grand Masters, Election of 119 District Deputy Grand Masters, List of 119, 177, 179 D.D.G.M. Orientation, Report of Committee on 109 District Deputy Grand Masters, Reports of 66 District Deputy Grand Masters Summary Reports 2007-2008 (Appendix B) 219-242 District Receptions 33-36

Election of District Deputy Grand Masters 119 Election of Grand Lodge Officers 112 Especial Communications (Dedication) 25 Estimates of Receipts and Expenditures for the year ending April 30, 2006-2009 81

Foundation, Annual Report of Masonic 75 Fraternal Correspondence 84, 1 92-2 1 Fraternal Relations, Report of Board on 89

Grand Chaplain, Report of 74 113 Grand Historian, Report of . . Grand Lodge, Closing of 122 Grand Lodge, Especial Communications of (Dedication) 25 Grand Lodge, Opening of 5 21

INDEX 245

Grand Lodge, Second Day ] 1 Grand Lodge Officers, List of 177 Grand Lodge Officers, Present at Annual Communication 5 Grand Master's Address 21 -36 Grand Master's Address, Report of Committee on 82 Grand Representatives, Appointment of 23 Grand Representatives, List of 189-191 Grand Representatives Present at Annual Communication 6 Grand Representatives Received 47 Grand Secretary, Report of 63 Secretaries, Foreign Grand Grand Lodges 1 89-1 91 Grand Treasurer, Report of 62 Guests Speak 122 Guests, Introduction of 19

Honorary Members of Board 1 80

Honorary Members of this Grand Lodge 1 87

In Memoriam Pages 38-46 Investiture of Grand Lodge Officers 119

Lapel Buttons Awarded 63 Library, Museum and Archives, Report of Board on 85 Lodge Buildings, Report of Advisory Committee on 88 Lodge Finances, Report of Advisory Committee on 90

Lodges, Alphabetically 1 59-1 63

Lodges by District • 152-158

Lodges by Location 1 63-1 68 Lodges Represented at Annual Communication 7 Lodges Resources, Report of the 104

Lodges, Returns of 1 24-1 5 Long Range Planning, Report of Board on 83

Management Committee, Report of Board on 66 Masonic Education, Report of Board on 93 Masonic Foundation, Annual Report of 75 Medals Awarded 22, 23 Memorial Pages 38-46 Meritorious Service Award 47 Minutes of Previous Communication Confirmed 20

Notices of Motion, Disposition of 117

Officers of Grand Lodge, Appointment of 120 Officers of Grand Lodge, Election of 112 Officers of Grand Lodge, Installed and Invested 120 Officers of Grand Lodge, List of 177 Officers of Grand Lodge, 1855-2007 183-186 Officers of Grand Lodge Present at Annual Communication 5 Ontario Mason Magazine, Report of Committee on 103 Order of Business 20

Past Grand Masters Introduced 20 Past Rank 22 Public Awareness, Report of Committee on 91

Reception of Grand Representatives 47

Recognition of 1 00 Years' Existence 27

Report of Board of General Purposes on — Audit and Finance 76 Benevolence 84 Condition of Masonry 98 81

246 INDEX

Constitution and Jurisprudence 67 Discipline 73 Fraternal Correspondence 84, 1 92-2 1 Fraternal Relations 89 Library. Museum and Archives 85 Long Range Planning 83 Management Committee 66 Masonic Education 93 Report of Auditor 48 Report of Blood Donors Committee 95 Report of Communications Committee 110 Report of Credentials Committee 112

Report of Computer Resources Committee 1 00 Report of D.D.G.M. Orientation Committee 109 Report of Grand Chaplain 74 Report of Grand Historian 113 Report of Grand Master's Address Committee 82 Report of Grand Secretary 63 Report of Grand Treasurer 62 Report on Lodge Buildings Committee (Advisory) 88 Report on Lodge Finances Committee (Advisory) 90 Report on Lodge Resources Committee 1 04 Report of The Masonic Foundation 75 Report of Ontario Mason Magazine Committee 103 Report of Public Awareness 91 Report of Scrutineers of the Ballot 112 Report of Seminars and Workshops Committee 86 Restorations 175 Returns of Lodges 124-151 Rules of Order 20

Scrutineers, Appointment of 63 Scrutineers, Report of Committee 112 Second Day of Grand Lodge 112 Secretaries, Addresses of Lodge 124—1 5 Seminars and Workshops. Report of Committee on 86 Special Committees 181 Suspensions 1 73-1 75

Thanks to Guest Speaker (DGM) 242-243

Visitations 33-36 Vote of Thanks 122

William Mercer Wilson Medals Awarded 22

2008 THE GRAND LODGE of ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF CANADA in the Province of Ontario

OFFICERS 2008 - 2009 M.W. Bro. Allan J. Petrisor, GM, RR 3 Woodstock N4S 7V7 R.W. Bro. Raymond S. J. Daniels, DGM, 30 Hudson Crescent Kitchener N2B 2V8 R.W. Bro. Ernie R. Morison, GSW, 46 Archibald Street Brampton L6X 1L9 R.W. Bro. David R Mackey, GJW, 40 McKitrick Drive Kanata K2L 1T7 R.W. Bro. David P. Hardie, Gr Chap, 328 Brewery Lane Orillia L3 V 7H6 RW. Bro. T. Richard Davies, Gr Treas, 50 Hi-Mount Drive Toronto M2K 1X5 M.W. Bro. Terence Shand, Gr Secy, 363 King Street West Hamilton L8P 1B4 RW. Bro. Brian R S. Manson, Gr Reg, 1277 Trent River Rd, RR 3 Havelock K0L 1Z0 RW. Bro. George A. Napper, Gr Dir of Cers, 370 Culpepper Palce Waterloo N2L 5L3

The District Deputy Grand Masters Algoma Kenneth A. Orr, 32 Seventh Ave., Box 125 Homeypayne POM 1Z0

Algoma East Stephen J. Koivisto, 29 Selkirk Rd Sault Ste Marie P6B 4L1

Brant Stephen M. Dekruyf, 3 Brian Dr., RR 2 Burford N0E 1 AO Bruce Robert P. Ruff, Box 270, 182 Yonge Street Tara N0H 2N0

Chatham Terry A. Maynard, 607 Joseph St., Box 7 Florence NOP 1 R0

Eastern J. Robert Cleary, 5018 County Road 10 Fournier K0B 1G0 Erie Roger A. Reid, 294 Lakeview Ave Kingsville N9Y 2E3

Frontenac David J. Quinn, 8 Ann Street Kingston K7K 1M7

Georgian North John J. Demerse, 2-55 Victoria Street Thornbury N0H 2P0

Georgian South James R. Terry, 2 1 Barre Dr Barrie L4N 7N6

Grey Merlyn J. Nicholson, RR 1 Holstein NOG 2A0

Hamilton A Peter A. Lyles, 960 Gorton Ave Burlington L7T 1 S5 Hamilton B Robert A. Forbes, 273 Cranbrook Dr Hamilton L9C 4T2 Hamilton C Thomas R. Marshall, 58 Allanbrook St Stoney Creek L8J 2E8 London East Robert E. Parker, 225 Ensign Cresent London N6J 4T9

London West J. Ronald Brewe, 1909 Aldersbrook Road London N6G 3R4

Musk-Parry Sound .... Gerald A. Stillar, RR 1 Nipissing P0H 1 W0 Niagara A John M. Quinn, 3272 Tramore Crescent Niagara Falls L2G 7R1 Niagara B Douglas G.M. Lauder, 3235 Bethune Ave Ridgeway LOS 1N0 Nipissing East John C. Anderson, 47 Spruce Drive, Box 425 Temagami P0H 2H0 North Huron John C. Carswell, 62 Clinton Street, Box 66 Teeswater NOG 2S0 Ontario Blain R. Moffat, 5291 Henry Rd., Box 417 Orono LOB 1M0

Ottawa 1 Dave A. Ganderton, 4001 Emily Street Gloucester Kl V 1H3 Ottawa 2 Peter G. Harbert, 74 Compata Way Ottawa K1B 4W9

- Peterborough M. Sean Eyre, 2 1 6 2244 Heritage Line Peterborough K9J 6X8

Prince Edward Richard D. Burden, 1480 Danforth Rd., RR 1 Hillier K0K 2J0 St Lawrence Lome D. MacDonald, 5413 New Dublin Rd., RR 4 Brockville K6V 5T4

St Thomas John R. Johnston, 20901 Kintyre Line, RR 1 Rodney N0L 2C0 Samia William C. Graham, 713 Rayburne Ave Sarnia N7T 7A9

South Huron Robert C. Wilhelm, RR 2, Ln 4881, Ln 2 Granton N0M 1 V0

Sudbury-Manitoulin . . . Robert J. Fleming, 37 Cobalt St., Box 1 125 Copper Cliff POM 1N0 Temiskaming Arvind K. Aggarwal, 8 Beverly Street, Box 531 Swastika P0K 1T0

Toronto Don Valley . . . Leonard E. Feldt, 70 Baynards Lane Richmond Hill L4C 9B9 Toronto East Dushan Surovy, 48 Gatesview Ave Toronto Ml J 3G5

Toronto Humber Valley Gary J. Bryan, 53 Cherrytree Dr Brampton L6Y 3P6 Toronto West Steven R. Armstrong, 3210 Dover Cres Mississauga L5L 5V3 Victoria Erick R. Watson, 173 Hillside Drive Burnt River K0M 1C0 Waterloo John A. Kroezen, 30 Blue Springs Dr. #505 Waterloo N2J 4T2 Wellington C. Allin Brown, 319 Auden Rd Guelph N1E 6S4

Western Robert W. Cox, 1 1 8 Willow Road, Box 883 Atikokan POT 1C0 Wilson North Ronald Findlater, RR 3 Woodstock N4S 7V7

Wilson South Steven J. McQuade, 1 191 Windham R. 12, RR 7 Simcoe N3Y 4K6

Windsor Randy A. MacNevin, 2135 Beals St Windsor N9E 1 J6

York Walter J. H. Rawlins, 47 Owl's Foot Cres Aurora L4G 5Z8

The One Hundred and Fifty- fourth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Canada, in the Province of Ontario, will be held in the City of Toronto, on

Wednesday and Thursday, July 1 5 and 1 6, 2009.

Grand Lodge Office: 363 King Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1 B4 Telephone 905-528-8644 FAX 905-528-6979 E-mail [email protected]