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PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF CANADA

NINETY-FOURTH ANNUAL CONVOCATION

A.D. A. Inv.

1952 2482

Held in the King Edward Hotel, King Street East

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, APRIL 23 and 24

AD. 1952, A. Inv. 2482

(Ordered to be read in all chapters and preserved)

ALEXANDER G. N. BRADSHAW FRED. J. JOHNSON GRAND Z GRAND SCRIBE E LONDON-ONTARIO TORONTO-ONTARIO ALEXANDER GEORGE NOEL BRADSHAW

Grand First Principal Z. MASONIC AND CIVIL RECORD OF M. EX.

COMP. ALEXANDER GEORGE NOEL BRADSHAW, J.P.

Born at Halifax, Nova Scotia, on December 25th, 1884. Son of (Major) John William Bradshaw of Richmond, Surrey, England and Annie Martin Bradshaw of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Married Rose Beatrice Bell of London, England on July 9th, 1910. One Son, Douglas A. R. Bradshaw, graduate of the Royal Military College, now Group Captain in the R.C.A.F., Director of Staff, Defence College, Kingston Ont. Educated: London, England; Edinburgh, Scotland; and Island of Malta; St. Mary Abbot's High School and Pitman's Business College, London, England. Began business life in office of the National Cash Register Company, London, England.

Military Record: Nearly nine years in the Imperial Army (R.A.S.C.) five years on the staff of H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught, K.G., etc., as confidential military clerk; twelve years in the Permanent Force of Canada, Miltiary Staff Clerks and R.C.A.S.C. Under the Director of Supplies and Transport, Ottawa, was Officer i/c Overseas Transportation during the first three years of the war, 1914-1918; District Barrack Officer, M.D. No. 11, Victoria, B.C., M.D. No. 2, Toronto, and M.D. No. 1, London, Ont. Retired (Major), 1922. At present Deputy Judge and Chief Probation Officer of the London and Middlesex Juvenile Court, and a Justice of the Peace. Residence, 655 Waterloo Street, London, Ont.

Holds Bronze Medal of the Royal Canadian Humane Association for saving three people from drowning in the Ottawa River, August, 1916. For same event received the Silver Medal of the Ottawa Humane Society. Masonic Record: Life Member of Dalhousie Lodge, No. 52 Ottawa; Past Master of Acacia Lodge, No. 580, London, Ontario; Past Principal of London Chapter, No. 150, Royal Arch; and Past Grand Principal Sojourner; Annointed and solemnly consecrated to the Order of the High Priesthood. Past Thrice Illustrious Master of Enoch Council No. 10, Royal and Select Masters, and Past Grand Master for Ontario. Past Grand Commander Noah, Royal Ark Mariners. Past Most Puissant Sovereign of Huron Conclave, No. 2, of the Masonic and Military Order of Knights of Constantine, Knights of the Holy Sepulchre and Knights of St. John the Evangelist a Knight Grand Cross of this order; and Past Grand Sovereign Kt. Templar in Richard Coeur de Lion No. 4 Preceptory, London, Ont. Past Thrice Puissant Grand Master of the London Lodge of Perfection, and Past Most Wise Sovereign of the London Rose Croix Chapter of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite; and a Thirty Second (32nd) Degree Mason of that Rite, Noble in Mocka Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., London, Ont. Member of the London District Past Masters' Association and Past President of the Past Principal's Association of the London District.

Also is a Charter Member and Past President of the London Optimist International Service Club. Past President of the St. George's Society of London.

Is an active member of the Church of England, being a Lay Reader of St. Paul's Cathedral, London, Ontario, as well as being a member of the Cathedral Choir for twenty nine years. London, Ontario

April 30, 1952 ALEXANDER GEORGE NOEL BRADSHAW

LONDON - ONTARIO Most Excellent Grand Z - 1952 -

GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

PROCEEDINGS AN ESPECIAL CONVOCATION OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF CANADA WAS HELD IN THE MASONIC HALL, INWOOD, ONTARIO, ON MONDAY, THE TWELFTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, A.D. 1951 A. INV. 2481. PRESENT

M. Ex. Comp. Alexander G. N. Bradshaw Grand Z. ) r , R. Ex. Comp. W. Bailey Stothers Acting Grand H. V Council R. Ex. Comp. James Howard Coleman Acting Grand J J

R. Ex. Comp. E. R. McNeill Grand Treasurer

R. Ex. Comp. Fred J. Johnson Grand Scribe E. R. Ex. Comp. A. Cavanagh Grand Scribe N. V. Ex. Comp. A. C. Folmer Grand Principal Soj.

V. Ex. Comp. W. J. Black Grand Senior Soj. V. Ex. Comp. H. D. Sherrin Grand Junior Soj.

R. Ex. Comp. J. M. Macgillwray Grand Chaplain

R. Ex. Comp. J. H. Teasell Grand D. of C. R. Ex. Comp. A. S. McLean Grand Supt. R. Ex. Comp. Ed. Marshall Grand Organist Ex. Comp. H. Lawes Grand Outer Guard and the following assisting:

R. Ex. Comp. Bob Mitchell R. Ex. Comp. A. E. Loosemore R. Ex. Comp. D. W. Duncan V. Ex. Comp. H. E. Abell V. Ex. Comp. Geo. Tinney V. Ex. Comp. E. L. Treitz

V. Ex. Comp. R. E. Bond Ex. Comp. W. J. Southcombe Ex. Comp. L. A. Steels Ex. Comp. L. A. Mcllwraith

Grand Chapter was opened in Ample Form at 8.50 p.m. when the Grand First Principal announced that the Especial Convocation had been called for the purpose of Dedicating the Chapter Room for Vimy Chapter, No. 214, Royal Arch Masons of Inwood, Ontario.

The Ceremony being concluded the Most Excellent the Grand First Principal closed Grand Chapter at 10.55 p.m.

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Grand Scribe E. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 5

GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA PROCEEDINGS THE NINETY-FOURTH ANNUAL CONVOCATION OF THE GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF CANADA, HELD IN THE KING EDWARD HOTEL, TORONTO, ONTARIO ON APRIL 23rd AND 24th, 1952.

M. Ex. Comp. Alexander George Noel Bradshaw Grand Z. R. Ex. Comp. John Alexander MacDonald Taylor Grand H.

R. Ex. Comp. John Loftus House Grand J.

PAST GRAND Zs.

Most Ex. Comps. Reginald V. E. Conover, Frederick W. Dean, C. M. Pitts, Roderick B. Dargavel. R. Ex. Comp. Canon Loring Foreman Crothers Grand Chaplain

R. Ex. Comp. Fred J. Johnson Grand Scribe E. R. Ex. Comp. Benjamin Samuel Scott Grand Scribe N.

R Ex. Comp. Walter J. Brackner Grand Principal Sojourner R. Ex. Comp. Leslie J. Colling Grand Registrar R. Ex. Comp. William S. M. Enouy Grand Lecturer

V. Ex. Comp. William J. Black Grand Senior Sojourner V. Ex. Comp. S. Fred Hutchinson Grand Master 2nd Veil V. Ex. Comp. Charles William Mcintosh Grand Director of Ceremonies V. Ex. Comp. George Henry Finn Asst. Grand Director of Ceremonies GRAND SUPERINTENDENTS

R. Ex. Comp. Frank Joseph Armstrong St. Clair District No. 1 R. Ex. Comp. A. Cavanagh (acting) London District No. 2 R. Ex. Comp. Lyle Leland Mansfield Wilson District No. 3 R. Ex. Comp. David Albert Cox Wellington District No. 4 R. Ex. Comp. Fred Eastwood Hamilton District No. 5 R. Ex. Comp. K. Murray MacLennan Huron District No. 6 R. Ex. Comp. Orland Merritt Krick Niagara District No. 7 R. Ex. Comp. Arthur Pickles Toronto East District No. 8 R. Ex. Comp. Samuel Perlman Toronto West District No. 8A R. Ex. Comp. Charles Percival Eagles Georgian District No. 9 R. Ex. Comp. Hamilton Olley Taylor Ontario District No. 10 R. Ex. Comp. Edwin Thomas Nayler Prince Edward District No. 11 R. Ex. Comp. Lawrence Noble Armstrong St. Lawrence District No. 12 R. Ex. Comp. Edgar Troy Wood Ottawa District No. 13 R. Ex. Comp. Frank Ryder Algoma District No. 14 R. Ex. Comp. James George Maroosis New Ontario District No. 15 R. Ex. Comp. Frank Wills Temiskaming District No. 16 6 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA GRAND CHAPTER OPENED A Constitutional number of Chapters being represented by their qualified officers, the Ninety-Fourth Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Canada was opened in Ample Form at ten o'clock a.m. DISTINGUISHED GUESTS The following distinguished guests were introduced by the Grand Director of Ceremonies V. Ex. Comp. C. W. Mcintosh. QUEBEC The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Quebec Most Ex. Comp. A. M. Baird, Grand Z. R. Ex. Comp. Herbert Pickering, Grand Scribe E. CONNECTICUT The Most Excellent Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Connecticut Most Ex. Comp. Bliss W. Clark, P.G.H.P. & Grand Secretary. MASSACHUSETTS Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts Most Ex. Comp. Alexander Campbell, G.H.P. MICHIGAN Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Michigan Most Ex. Comp. Paul F. Becker, G.H.P. Most Ex. Comp. Roy Andrus, P.G.H.P and Grand Secretary Most Ex Comp. Arthur M. Burke, P.G.H.P. NEW HAMPSHIRE Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons State of New Hampshire Most Ex. Comp. Charles H. Barnard, G.H.P. NEW YORK The Grand Chapter of the State of New York Royal Arch Masons Most Ex. Comp. E. M. Henderson, Grand High Priest R. Ex. Comp. Rev. Charles D. Broughton, Grand Chaplain of the State of New York, also General Grand Chaplain of the General Grand Chapter of R.A.M. R. Ex. Comp. Cliff A. McDonald, Our Representative near the State of New York. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 7 OHIO Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Ohio Most Ex. Comp. G. P. Trostel, Grand High Priest Most Ex. Comp. Henry Gruen, P.G.H.P. and Grand Secretary Most Ex. Comp. James A. Gorham, P.G.H.P. Most Ex. Comp. Franz K. Hall, P.G.H.P.

PENNSYLVANIA The Grand Holy Royal Arch Chapter of Pennsylvania Most Ex. Comp. Arthur L. Miller, P.G.H.P. and Our Represent- ative near the State of Pennsylvania. Most Ex. Comp. John F. Kitselman^ P.G.H.P. and GR. Secy.

VIRGINIA Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Virginia Most Ex. Comp. Convass B. Dean, Grand High Priest GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS M. Ex. Comp. Robert F. Janes, General Grand High Priest

GRAND COUNCIL OF ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF ONTARIO.

111. Most Comp. J. Howard Coleman, Grand Master and a Member of our Grand Executive.

THE ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD OF ONTARIO.

R. Ex. Comp. Rev. A. S. H. Cree, President

THE SOVEREIGN GREAT PRIORY OF CANADA OF THE UNITED ORDERS OF THE TEMPLE AND MALTA. Most Em. Sir Knight and R. Ex. Comp. A. B. Barr, Past Grand Master

THE GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF CANADA IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO Most Wor. Bro. and Ex. Comp. Nelson C. Hart, Grand Master Rt. Wor. Bro. and Comp. Ewart G. Dixon, Grand Secretary. The Most Excellent the Grand Z gave each Representative an individual welcome before they approached the dais Grand Honours were then given. 8 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA CALL OFF GRAND CHAPTER

The Most Excellent the Grand Z., directed that Grand Chapter be "Called Off" to permit, His Worship the Mayor of the City of Toronto, Brother Allan A. Lamport to address and extend a Civic Welcome to our Guest and Companions.

His Worship the Mayor of Toronto was presented by the Director of Ceremonies and welcomed by the Grand First Principal and invited to the dais.

His Worship the Mayor in acknowledging his reception welcomed the members of Grand Chapter to the City of Toronto. "Nothing gives me greater pleasure than that of welcoming Masons to Toronto." He stated that he was delighted to see so many distinguished guests from all parts of Canada and the United States, he also stated that when the time was ripe he would like to become associated with the Royal Arch Masons of Canada.

The Grand Z. thanked Bro. Allan A. Lamport for his kind greeting and interest in Royal Arch Masonry, and permitted him to retire under the escort ol the D. of C.

GRAND CHAPTER "CALLED ON." ROYAL ARCH MASONS WELCOME

Most Ex. Comp. A. G. N. Bradshaw, announced:— "All Royal Arch Masons, in good standing, and properly vouched for, will be made welcome during the Convocation."

The delegates joined in singing the Hymn— "O GOD, OUR HELP IN AGES PAST,"

The Grand Chaplain, V. Ex. Comp. Canon Loring F. Crothers, offered the Invocation:

Followed by a Prayer

O, Father of all, we humbly beseech Thee to guide the deliberations of this Convocation assembled. May we be conscious of Thee in all our words and works, and whatsoever we do may it be to the extension of Thy Kingdom and the welfare of our fellow men. Protect all those who are serving our Nation in the armed forces; give to all Nations a greater sense of Thee that peace may be restored. Renew our minds to know Thy perfect Will, and keep us, O God of Grace, ever in Thy presence. Amen. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 9

Our Father Who art in Heaven Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done upon earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive them that trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil for Thine is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory for ever and ever. Amen.

The delegates then joined in singing the National Anthem: "GOD SAVE THE QUEEN" and "MY COUNTRY 'TIS OF THEE"

One minute silence was then observed.

PRESENTATION OF LIVING PAST GRAND Zs. The Grand Z., Most Ex. Comp. Alexander G. N. Bradshaw requested the Grand Director of Ceremonies, V. Ex. Comp. C. W. Mcintosh to present the living Past Grand Zs. The following were present:

M. Ex. Comp. Roderick B. Dargavel, Hon. Grand Z., 1941. M. Ex. Comp. Col. Reginald V. E. Conover, O.B.E., Grand Z., 1945-1946. M. Ex. Comp. Frederick W. Dean, Grand Z., 1947-1948. M. Ex Comp. Clarence McL. Pitts, Grand Z., 1949-1950. Most Ex. Ex. Comp. A. G. N. Bradshaw extended a very warm and kindly welcome to the Past Grand Zs after which Grand Hon- ours were accorded.

TORONTO DISTRICTS No. 8 AND 8A EXTEND WELCOME To the Most Excellent, the Grand First Principal, Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Canada. On behalf of the Excellent First Principals, Officers, and Com- panions of the twenty-six Chapters comprising the two Toronto

Districts, numbers 8 and 8A, a happy privilege is ours in extending to you a very sincere welcome, and fraternal greetings at this ninety- fourth Convocation of Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada.

To our distinguished guests from Sister Grand Jurisdictions in Canada and the United States, including the representatives from other Masonic bodies, we extend the same fraternal felicitations. This being the third consecutive Grand Chapter Convocation in Toronto, no doubt you will find very little change in the appearance of our City in general, but in our craft lodges and Royal Arch 10 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

Chapters, you will find that we are making very satisfactory progress, and hope to continue doing so as the years pass.

To you Most Excellent Sir, we can only reiterate sentiments expressed to you since your elevation to the high office you now hold.

Since then it has become more and more apparent that you have, by your splendid leadership during your year of office, guided the craft to a safe and happy anchorage, the Toronto jurisdictions have many happy recollections of your visits, and are looking forward in the coming year to many more such visits with you.

To all members of Grand Chapter, Past and Present, and those who will assume new responsibilities, we express to you our sincere thanks for all you have accomplished in the interests of our Royal Craft.

We are deeply cognizant that matters of great import will engage your attention, but we have every confidence of Royal Arch Masonry, and we pray that the Great Jehovah will guide you in your deliberations, and that Peace and Harmony will prevail.

Signed on behalf of the Royal Arch Masons of Toronto Districts Number 8 and 8A, this twenty-third day of April Anno Inventionis 2482, Anno Domini 1952.

TORONTO EAST DISTRICT, No. 8 ARTHUR PICKLES-Grand Superintendent ERNEST PICKLES-District Secretary HENRY EDWIN HODGINS-St. Andrew and St. John ARTHUR M. OTIS-King Solomons GEORGE W. MIDDLE! ON-York ALBERT E. HANNA-St. Pauls CHARLES L. CARTER-Beaver HERBERT D. BALLOD-Orient JOHN DAVID HILL—Succoth RICHARD L. CARR-The St. Patricks JAMES H. WILLIAMSON-The Beaches LESLIE C. LINDSAY- Victoria WULBERT G. JENNINGS-Aurora HAROLD CANTELON - University E. A. WOODLAND-St. Albans TORONTO WEST DISTRICT, No. 8A SAMUEL PERLMAN-Grand Superintendent SAMUEL ABRAMS-District Secretary Mount Sinai S. J. SWORD— G. J. STEWART-Mimico JAMES DARGE-Ulster DUNBAR FALCONER-Occident ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 11

A. E. SHARPE-Lebanon LES POTTER-Port Credit D. S. MONCRIEFF-The St. Clair WM. D. HARRISON-King Cyrus STEEN CARLILE-Oakwood CLARE HOWES-Toronto - Antiquity JOE BENSON-Shekinah BYATT McCLURE-Peel R. H. TAYLOR-Humber Most Ex. Comp. Alexander G. N. Bradshaw acknowledged the welcome from the Toronto Districts 8 and 8A and assured the Sup- erintendents that he appreciated their efforts and contribution to Royal Arch Masonry in their Districts.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES, 1951 The Grand Scribe E. commenced reading the minutes of the Proceedings of the Ninety-Third Annual Convocation, held in the

it City of Toronto, when was moved by R. Ex. Comp. J. A. M.

Taylor, seconded by R. Ex. Comp. J. L. House, and— Resolved—"That as the Proceedings of the last Annual Convocation, held Wednesday and Thursday, April 25 and 26, 1951, have been printed and copies thereof sent to all the Chapters in this Jurisdiction, the recorded Minutes be considered as read, and the same is now confirmed." ORDER OF BUSINESS

It was moved by R. Ex. Comp. J. A. M. Taylor, and seconded by R. Ex. Comp. J. L. House, and— Resolved,—"That the Order of Business of this Grand Convocation be changed at the discretion of the Grand Z."

Resolution of Sympathy and Loyalty to her Majesty the Queen

Most Ex. Sir and Companions: — Rarely in the history of the world has the death of a personage so profoundly affected all peoples as that caused by the sudden demise of our Sovereign Lord, King George VI, Past First Grand Principal of the Supreme Grand and Royal Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in England. Naturally his devoted and loyal subjects in this great Common- wealth of Nations were grieved and shocked by the sudden and untimely demise of their beloved Monarch. The peoples of the free nations of the world with one accord were lavish in their expressions of sympathy. In the great Republic of the United States of America the tragic news The King is dead brought a sense of sorrow and loss to all. It is noteworthy that the phrase used was not King George of Britain or the English King but The King was the expression used by individuals, radio announcers and the press 12 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA to spread the sad tidings. Rarely has the life of an individual impressed its character on such a large section of humanity. The influence of this quiet retiring sedate British Gentleman, was impressed not only on the peoples of his own nations but on the world at large. King George the VI brought a new concept of kingship to a jaded and apathetic world. Wracked by pain and disease he did not falter in the discharge of those monotonous and fatiguing duties incumbent upon his high office. Unshaken and unswerving in his purpose he shared with his people, all the discomforts privations and dangers of the last World War. Denied the privilege of a sailor or airman to serve actively in the field, he performed with fidelty the necessary tasks to his hand.

As a Mason he shewed in his personal life and conduct that

Masonry is a way of life. As a husband and father he maintained the attitude of a Christian gentleman. Without taint of maudlin sentimentality his people united in paying this tribute "He was a good man" and conferred this highest of titles George the Good. In 1939 on one of the darkest Christmases in the history of Great Britain, in his message of unflagging confidence in the inte- grity of his people, he quoted "/ said to the man who stood at the gate of the year, Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown and he replied, Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God." On February 6th last, our Temporal Sovereign Lord, George the Good, passed through the gate and placed his hand into the hand of God. Most Excellent Sir, it is a privilege and a prized honour to introduce the following resolution,—

Be it resolved that A humble address be presented to Her Majesty The Queen in the following words: —

To the Queen's Most Gracious Majesty Most Gracious Sovereign— Your Majesty's humble, devoted and loyal Subjects, THE ROYAL ARCH MASONS of the GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS of CANADA, assembled in annual convocation in the first year of your reign, in this your city of TORONTO, respectfully desire to express our very deep sympathy to Your Most Gracious Majesty, to The Queen Mother, to the Princess Margaret, ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 13 to Her Majesty Queen Mary and all the members of the Royal Family in the loss you have sustained by the death of Our late Sovereign Lord, King George the VI th, your Majesty's beloved father PAST FIRST GRAND PRINCIPAL OF THE SUPREME GRAND AND ROYAL CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS IN ENGLAND. Your Majesty's sorrow, that of the Queen Mother and the Royal Family is shared particularly by the members of the ROYAL CRAFT in this GRAND JURISDICTION His Late Majesty King George the Vlth, exemplified in every act and deed the highest principles and tenets of the ROYAL CRAFT. His High Courage, His unswerving devotion to duty. His example as a ROYAL ARCH MASON a husband and father marked with distinction his all too brief Reign. His concern for the welfare not only of the members of the ROYAL CRAFT but of those others He ruled, endeared His Royal Person, to all ROYAL ARCH MASONS, throughout the four divisions of the globe and more particularly to His loyal and loving subjects, the ROYAL ARCH MASONS of this GRAND JURISDICTION.

May it please your Most Gracious Majesty to accept this our proud pledge of allegiance, loyal obedience and love, to you, Our Gracious Sovereigin Liege Lady, to His Royal Highness Prince Charles, Her Royal Highness the Princess Anne, to your Husband His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh and all members of the Royal Family.

It is our heartfelt desire and determination to support and maintain your Majesty to the utmost of our strength and ability We humbly pray the GREAT ARCHITECT of the UNIVERSE will endow your humble and obedient servants with the wisdom and strength so to do.

Dated at Toronto in the Province of Ontario this 23rd day of April A.L 2482—A.D. 1952 and in the first year of the Reign of Elizabeth II Regina of the Realm of Canada.

Signed A. G. N. Bradshaw, Grand First Principal of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada

Attest: Fred J. Johnson, Grand Scribe E. and be it further resolved that this address suitably embellished 14 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA and engrossed be forwarded for transmission to Her Most Gracious Majesty through the office of the Secretary of State for the Realm of Canada.

MEMORIAL SERVICE The Companions joined in singing of "Abide With Me." Prayer by the Grand Chaplain, V. Ex. Comp. Canon Loring F. Crothers. In the way of righteousness is Life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death. Proverbs Chapt. 12 Vs 28. Ahnight Father in whose hands are the issues of life and death we remember before Thee all those who have passed to the life unseen since our last Convocation. May Thy love overshadow them and in that larger life find in Thee their eternal peace. May their influence and the memory left behind be as footprints to guide and inspire us in our resolve to do the right, that we may play our full part in the advancement of Thy Glory, so that when we are called from labour here we too may leave behind us a fragrant memory for the inspiration of others. Amen. Hymn—"The King of Love My Shepherd is." Solo by Comp. Fred. Wratten.

The Grand Z., thanked M. Ex. Comp. R. V. Conover for his splendid effort in preparing the foregoing Resolution.

COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS R. Ex. Comp. James W. Woodland, Chairman of the Credentials Committee, reported that there are 155 Warranted Chapters on the Roll of Grand Chapter, of which 136 Chapters were represented by the following: —

No. 1 Ancient Frontenac and Cataraqui, Kingston Milne, P.Z's J. L. Orme, Z; R. S. Walker, H.; L. N. Armstrong, H. J. No. 2 The Hiram, Hamilton

W. A. Wilton, Z.; J. C. Lcith, P.Z. No. 3 St. John's, London

J. W. Gough, Z.; E. W. Hall, Wm. E. Bradt, P.Z's. No. 4 St. Andrew and St. John, Toronto H. E. Hodgins, Z.; C. F. Tye, H.; V. L. Mutton, L. G. Jackson, W. F. Eccles, A. A. Kitchen, Robert McElhinney, G. Sheppard, P.Z's. No. 5 St. George's, London R. W. Norris, Z.; A. W. Ayre, H.; W. B. Stothers, A. Cavanagh, H. E. Abell, P.Z's. No 6 St. John's, Hamilton

C. S. King, J.; J. E. Grady, P.Z. (Proxy). No. 7 The Moira, Belleville

W. J. Batchelor, Z.; E. C. Wood, P.Z. No. 8 King Solomon's, Toronto

A. Otis, Z.; W. Holywell, H.; F. Holliday, J.; S. J. Hutchinson, D. L. Munroe, W. Kewn, John Stephen, E. M. Woolcock, F. J. Johnson, A. L. Tinker, A. Carwithem, J. C. De La Rosa, W. H. Hoare, W. H. King. P.Z's. No. 15 Wawanosh, Sarnia G. A. Hilson, Z. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 15

No. 16 Carlelon, Ottawa F. McDairmid, P.Z.'s. R. J. Axell, Z.; L. F. Crothers, E. J. McCleery, No. 18 Oxford, Woodstock T. Allison, Z.; A. Wishart, F. H. Bond, A. A. House, W. J. Ratz, J. Hibner, P.Z's. No. 19 Mount Moriah, St. Catharines P. A. E. Coombs, P.Z's. C. P. Porter, P.Z. (Proxy) ; J. Hudson, No. 20 Mount Horeb, Brantford Clark, S. MacGregor, J. A. Malcolm, Z.; C. J. Sharpe, H. H. Valentin, A. P.Z's. No. 22 Grenville, Prescott

J. A. Payton, P.Z. (Proxy) No. 23 Ezra, Simcoe P. Hilson, H.; F. M. Reid, H. A. Johnson, W. Johnston, J. Anguish, W. Bradfield, P.Z's. No. 24 Tecumseh, Stratford P. Riches, Z.; R. Davies, C. R. Swatridge, G. Emsley, P.Z's. No. 26 St. Mark's, Trenton

H. Burke, P.Z. (Proxy) ; N. M. Sprague, P.Z. No. 27 Manitou, Collingwood

M. A. Jones, Z.; J. E. Hughes, J.; G. H. Finn No. 28 Pentalpha, Oshawa H. H. Tompkin, H.; D. Ross, N. W. Purdy, H. O. Flintoff, P.Z's. No. 29 McCallum, Dunnville

F. R. Martin, H.; T. Camelford, A. M. Krick, C. I. Lundy, J. N. Allan, W. A. Farr, A. W. Dayman, W. M. Gray, W. J. Griffith, E. C. Mc- Cullagh, P.Z's. No. 31 Prince Edward, Picton A. Hicks, Z.; D. Thompson, H.; E. R. Hodgson, W. T. Havery, G. E. Mason, W. C. Hicks, P.Z's No. 32 Waterloo, Gait

G. Johnson, Z.; J. C. McHoul, H.; F. C. Ackert, H. R. Baer, T. Forrester, F. R. Lawrence, P.Z's. No. 34 Signet, Barrie

A. G. Bowie, P.Z. (Proxy) ; H. E. McCullough, O. D. Williams, P.Z's. No. 35 Keystone, Whitby F. Ing, Z.; H.; J. N. R. Thomas, R. Conibear, J.; C. A. Freeman, W. Davidson, R. McNee, H. L. Pringle, A. E. Kearney, P.Z's. No. 36 Corinthian, Peterborough

H. E. Hewitt, Z.; A. Watkins, J.; J. E. Girven, D. D. Brown, C. V. Elliott, F. G. Mann, R. S. Cotton, S. O. Shields, D. T. Crawford, E. N. Edmondson, P.Z's. No. 37 Victoria, Port Hope S. N. Haskill, G. N. Taylor, H. Inch, P.Z's. No. 40 Guelph, Guelph

Paul Mercer, Z.; J. F. Robertson, C. E. Morgan, R. M. Finlay, P.Z's. No. 41 Harris, Ingersoll Ernest Buck, Z.; L. L. Mansfield, E. A. Webber, B. G. Shelden, A. Huntley, P. V. L. Pedolin, P.Z's. No. 44 Mount Sinai, Napanee H. H. Langford, Z. No. 45 Excelsior, Colborne A. Wolfrain, P.Z. (Proxy) No. 46 St. James, St. Mary's Albert Dell, P.Z. No. 47 Wellington, Chatham F. Simmonds, Z.; L. H. Veale, P.Z. 16 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

No. 48 St. John's, Cobourg E. W. Niles, Z.; F. L. Searancke, H.; W. S. Cooper, H. O. Taylor, E. L. Taylor, E. A. Hircock, A. Bowman, P.Z's. No. 53 Bruce, Petrolia

W. J. K. Balls, Z.; C. M. Muir, J. No. 54 Palestine, St. Thomas Frank Layfield, H.; Wm. Stokes, P.Z. No. 55 Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake

A. B. Nightingale, Z.; A. N. Irvine, E. W. Fields, I. B. Collard, J. B. Hostetter, P.Z's. No. 56 Georgian, Owen Sound

R. V. Garbutt, P.Z., (Proxy); C. J. Baxendale, E. L. Vanstone, G. A. Garbutt, P.Z's. No 59 Sussex-St. Lawrence, Brockville C. H. Riddell, Z. No. 61 Granite, Almonte

E. J. Lee, Z. No. 62 York, Toronto

D. B. Young, H.; E. W. Mealing, W. J. Cook, W. J. Grierson, S. H. Tonkin, G. E. Middleton, P.Z's. No. 63 Havelock, Kincardine

J. W. McFadyen, Z. No. 64 Willson, Welland

G. W. Curtis, Z., N. L. Smith, H.; W. Barron, J., L. R. Brennan, C. E. Griffin, H. F. Hardy, N. J. Penwarden, T. Baxter, G. K. McBride, P.Z's. No. 65 St. Paul's, Toronto

M. G. Creswick, H.; H. B. Lane, J.; H. G. Robb, T. W. Dawson, C. B. Parker, R. P. Sibbald, M S. Gooderham, A. E. Hanna, N. S. Clarke, E. W. E. Saunders, C. Kilner, H. R. Jackson, W. Enouy, D. H. Bodding-

ton, A. J. Smith, G. C. Snell, G. R. McBride P.Z's. No. 66 The Malloch, Seaforth

M. E. Clarke, I. P.Z. (Proxy); J. Bach, P.Z. No. 67 Enterprise, Palmerston Z.;; A. McGugan, G. H. Thomas, J.; D. A. Cox, H. F. Wismer, J. D. Edwards, P.Z's. No. 68 Maitland, Kemptville

G. J. Purcell, Z. No. 69 Grimsby, Grimsby A. Jarvis, P.Z. No. 71 Prince of Wales, Amherstburg L. A. Hamilton, Z. No. 72 Keystone, Stirling

G. W. Bailey, J. S. Whitehead, P.Z's. No. 75 St. Clair, Milton

F. Hayward, I.P.Z.; W. Clement, H.; J. E. Hartley, J. A. M. Taylor, C. W. Clarke, E. Harrop, J. McKay, P.Z's. No. 76 Mount Nebo, Niagara Falls

F. W. Morcom, Z.; C. H. Sheppard, J. E. Brant, G. E. French, C. L. Leys, P.Z's. No. 77 Occident, Toronto

D. Falconer, Z.; E. K. Hogaboom, H.; S. G. Newdick, J. Gilchrist. C. Emmett, C. Clayton, R. Falconer, J. A. Prince, S. E. Solley, W. H. Shearer, W. F. Damp, Harold Smith, H. P. Hopkinson, James Wood- land, A. Varty, P.Z's; E. O. Isard. No. 79 Orient, Toronto

H. L. Ballod, Z.; A. H. Smith, H.; L. L. Querie, W. Scott, J. W. Wright, P.Z's. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 17

No. 80 Ark, Windsor F. P.Z's. E. J. Barchard, Z.; W. E. Tregenza, N. Heuchan, No. 81 Aylmer, Aylmer

W. J. Reid, Z.; H. P. Grant, P.Z. No. 82 Shuniah, Port Arthur T. Bonthron, I.P.Z. No. 83 Ionic, Orangeville

B. T. Parkinson, Z.; R. W. Calver, J.; A. W. Gillespie, G. O. Wain, A. H. Woodland, G. M. Thompson, A. W McGillivray, W. J. Price, W. M. Curry, A. L. Hartmier, P.Z's. No. 84 Lebanon Wingham

J. McLean, Z.; R. M. MacLennan, T. Burke, P.Z's. No. 88 MacNabb, Dresden S. Jones, Z.

No. 91 Toronto-Antiquity , Toronto

C. Howes, Z.; J. Bailey, H.; D. M. Coghill, J.; A. F. Tannahill, Robert Sommerville, D. Calder, S. Manuel, James Silk, H. J. Nelson, A. C. Balmer, Paul Pipps, J. Wallace, Arthur Brooks, P.Z's. No. 94 Midland Lindsay E. Salway, Z.; R. Price, H.; W. C. Blackwell, A. Rettie, George Mc- Combe, P.Z's. No. 95 Tuscan, Sudbury R. Merrilees, Z.; George Grieve, E. T. Querney, C. A. Eby, P.Z's. No. 102 Algonquin, Sault Ste. Marie E. Herst, Z. No. 103 St. John's, North Bay

H. Haley, Z.; J. G. Maroosis, J. H. Stevenson, B. F. Nott, P.Z's. No. 104 ' White Oak, Oakville Gordon Brown, Z.; C. T. Sherry, H.; W. R. Edwards, John Hadden, Stanley Portch, P.Z's. No. 110 Warkworth, Warkworth

J. Sloan Ewing, H. No. 112 St. John's, Morrisburg

Rev. G. O. Davies, Z.; E. Robertson, D. J. Dillabaugh, P.Z's. No. 113 Covenant, Cornwall John M. Pottie, Z. No. 114 Bonnechere, Renfrew G. Gordon, P.Z. No. 115 Brant, Paris

H. Telfer, Z.; J. L. Churchill, P.Z. No. 116 Maple, Carleton Place Cross, Z.; Rogers, A. Illingworth, R. J. M. W. J. R. C. Wilson, J. W. Morphy, P.Z's. No. 117 Kitchener, Kitchener

F. Hoodless, Z.; I. R. Marshall, H.; C. Stroh, J.; A. C. Mason, E. Down- ing, G. H. Shannon, G. H. Carthy, W. G. Duench, W. J. Leach, W. R. Cooper, L. A. Becker, George DeKleinhans, B. M. McNaughton, W.

J. Stoner, George Buck, F. C. Hewitt, P.Z's. No. 119 King Cyrus, Leamington B. M. White, Z.; A. S. H. Cree, R. A. Willett, G. Bloomfield, P.Z's.

No. 130 Chantry , Southampton

W. H. Gorrell, Z.; C. H. Hauser, O. Stevenson, L. A. Smith, J. A. George, C. E. Schwarty, P.Z's. No. 131 Amabel, Wiarton O. P. Williams, P.Z. No. 132 Leeds, Gananoque R. G. Kelly, Z. 18 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

No. 133 St. Francis, Smith's Falls

J. J. Carpener, J. F. Grant, W. E. Bennett, P.Z's. No. 135 Succoth, Uxbridge

John D. Hill, Z.; J. K. Noble, M. Veitch, H. V. Watson, C. S. Feasby, P.Z's. No. 138 Sheikinah, Toronto Harry Huggins, E. W. Pearson, E. H. Hughes, E. E. Dobson, R. Acker- man, W. J. Harris, E. A. Snell, A. W. Cook, P.Z's. No. 140 Fort William, Fort William F. Ryder, P.Z. No. 145 The St. Patrick, Toronto

R. L. Carr, R. F. Higgins, L. B. Morrison, W. J. Johnston, T. S. West- cott, E. E. Reid, J. R. Legecy, M. A. Searle, R. J. Lewis, F. V. Higgin- bottom, W. J. Tow, P. W. Rogers, W. R. Ledger, E. A. Colwell, P.Z's. No. 146 Bernard, Listowel George McDonald, Z.; S. Bartja, A. Dahmer, W. H. Sargent, M. G. Beatty, S. Coghlin, N. S. Van Camp, Fraser Hay P.Z's. No. 147 Lucknow, Lucknow

J. W. Stewart, P.Z. (Proxy) No. 149 Atwood, Rainy River A. E. MacLean, P.Z. No. 150 London, London

J. Smith, L. A. Steels, G. T. E. Martin, A. G. N. Bradshaw, T. Welch, J. W. Plewes, J. W. Carson, P.Z's. No. 151 Laurentian Pembroke D. Burns, Z.; E. T. Wood, A. R. Fraser, G. B. Schultz, P.Z's. No. 153 Sornbra, Wallaceburg

W. C. Laing, Z.; W. G. Laing, J. A. Lillie, J. Burnett, P.Z's. No. 155 Ancaster, Ancaster W. E. Dorr, Z.; A. Martin, H. Wood, P.Z's. No. 161 Madoc, Madoc N. Broad, Z.; R. Dafoe, E. P. Nayler, P.Z's. No. 163 The Beaches, Toronto Z.; F. Spracklin, L. A. Woolger, A. Stringer, J. H. Williamson, J. T. Middleton, T. J. Mason, H. Perkins, J. A. Parrott, W. S. M. Enouy, P.Z's. No. 167 Kichikewana, Midland

A. D. McDonald, Z.; A. N. French, C. P. Eagles, F. D. Harpell ( P.Z's. No. 168 Ionic, Campbellford

J. A. Thain, Z.; J. Meier, H.; T. H. Burgis, E. J. Wilmink, W. H. Brady, P.Z's. No. 169 Temiskaming, New Liskeard

J. M. Shouldice, Z.; J. Penman, P.Z. No. 175 The Hamilton, Hamilton

W. J. McGilvery, Z.; F. W. Dean, A. P. L. Goering, W. J. Shaw, P.Z's. No. 184 Hugh Murray, Fort Erie N. W. Rostron, P.Z. No. 195 Peel, Brampton

H. McClure, Z.; Fred Kline, H.; K. Davidson, J.; R. V. Conover, H. Spratt, R. W. Hall, O. T. Walker, P.Z's. No. 198 Couchiching, Orillia H. W. Gill, Z.; D. C. Patmore, Wm. Russell, P.Z's. No. 205 Victoria, Thornhill L. C. Lindsay, Z.; H. S. Sparks, P.Z. No. 212 Mount Sinai, Toronto Axler, S. Perlman, P.Z's. S. J. Sword, Z.; A. Abrams, H.; A. M. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 19

No. 213 Northern Lights, Timmins A. E. Humphries, Z.; F. Wills, P.Z. No. 214 Vimy, Inwood L. Elliott, P.Z. No. 215 Mimico, Mimico

PZ's. . . G. J. Stewart, Z.; T. B. Rogers, A. E. Shelly, No. 217 St. Alban's, Toronto

E. A. Woodland, Z.; J. Turnbull, H. E. Walker, J. A. Mackie, C. R. Kincaid, J. L. House, G. W. McRae, P.Z's. No. 218 Prince Edward, Shelburne

H. Emrick, Z.; W. Newell, H.; W. Pacey, J.; I. Edwards, W. Tipping, P.Z's. No. 219 Ulster, Toronto Z.; J. L. Darge, G. Sheard, J.; J. L. Hewson, J. Symes, D. S. MacLach- lan, W. H. Hiett, H. C. Kesteven, R. A. Boddy, L. J. Colling, R. E. Story, J. S. Bremner, P.Z's. No. 220 Lebanon Lambton Mills

A. E. Sharp, Z.; W. A. McKague, J. H. Dicken, W. H. Carr, W. F. Leuty, W. M. Creech, J. A. Evans, W. J. Newlove, R. N. Carr, P.Z's. No. 221 Durham, Durham

L. Armstrong, J.; H. McKechnie, P. Ramage, P.Z's. No. 222 Ottawa, Ottawa A. G. Humphries, Z.; C. W. Mcintosh, C. M. Pitts, H. T. C. Humphries, P.Z's. No. 223 Abitibi, Iroquois Falls Parker Faler, P.Z. (Proxy). No. 224 Keystone, Hamilton

W. J. Britton, Z.; W. I. Miller, J.; F. Eastwood, R. Clark, G. T. Lam- bert, J. S. Drysdale, P.Z's No. 225 Beaver, Toronto

C. L. Carter, Z.; W. J. Brackner, J. C. Day, J. S. Pickard, F. H. Carter, C. E. Woodstcok, Wm. Pendleton, J. F. Winston, A. T. Thorpe, J. Alcorn, P.Z's. No. 227 Quinte Friendship, Belleville Z.; Percy Kerr, J. A. Ireland, J.; M. R. Anderson, B. H. Smith, R. S. Adams, P.Z's. No. 230 Port Creidt, Port Credit

R. H. Jamieson, P.Z. (Proxy); W. H. McEachren, J. A. Edwards, P.Z's No. 231 The St. Clair, Toronto

J. W. Woodland, P.Z. (Proxy) ; W. G. Davey, H. L. Martyn, L. A. Stiver, W. K. Herd, A. E. Johnson, P.Z's. No. 232 King Cyrus, Toronto

W. D. Harrison, Z.; R. I. Johnston, J.; E. W. Hazard, R. Frick, C. Harris, E. H. Stanners, K. N. Carrie, W. Black, A. L. Tinker, P.Z's. No. 233 Oakwood, Toronto S. Carlisle, Z.; A .Munro, J.; A. Hannah, W. E. Gardner, O. J. Fore- man, A. E. Hayward, P.Z's No. 235 Aurora, Aurora W. Jennings, Z.; T. Newton, H.; C. Bovair, F. Hope, F. Lacey, A. C. Welk, R. H. B. Cook, P.Z's. No. 236 Caledonia, Caledonia C. Z.; G. Duns, C. K. Matteson, J.; H. S. Merrall, E. Burke, F. Brown, P.Z's. No. 238 The St. Andrew, London

R. McMurdo, Z.; J. C. Wilson, W. G. Chapman, W. Hodge, C. B. Morton, B. S. Scott, C. Baker, E. W. Mitchell, P.Z's. 20 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

No. 239 Blenheim, Blenheim

G. Monkhouse, P.Z. (Proxy) ) , L. B. Boyle, P.Z. No. 240 Smithville, Smithville Sam Magder, P.Z. No. 241 University, Toronto A. H. Parkes, H.; R. Pollock, J.; H. S. Biggs, W. S. M. Enouy, A. Pickles, R. H. Pomeroy, E. Pickles, R. H. Cantelon, Percy Rogers, P.Z's. No. 242 St. Paul's, Lambeth Z.; J. Lawrence, K. Crinklaw, J.; F. G. Sheppard, P.Z. No. 243 McKay, Stoney Creek

J. H. Lee, E. T. Spera, P.Z's. No. 245 Preston, Preston A. Jefkins, Z.; G. V. Hilborn, P.Z. No. 246 Humber, Weston

R. H. Taylor, Z.; J. Johnson, H.; A. F. Nesbit, Jr., S. J. Totten, A. F. Nisbet, H. J. Rees, D. J. McLean, R. B. Dargavel, P.Z's. No. 247 Nilestown, Nilestown

G. E. Fuller, Z.; H. E. Brown, H.; D. W. Wilkinson, J.; L. J. Gent, G. H. Martin, J. S. Johnson, M. L. Lansdell, P.Z's. No. 248 Dochert, Arnprior G. R. Clarke, P.Z. (Proxy) No. 249 Palestine, Bowmanville A. F. McKenzie, Z.; W. H. Gibson, H.; N. A. Wilkins, R. E. Logan, P.Z's. No. 250 Thomas Peters, Windsor

A. H. MacQuarrie, Z.; F. J. Armstrong, F. J. Cowell, P.Z's. No. 251 Kirkland, Kirkland Lake

J. E. Riddell, Z. No. 252 Hiawatha, Sarnia

J. H. Coleman, P.Z. (Proxy) No. 253 Regal, Port Dover Oscar Sutor, P.Z. (Proxy) No. 254 Golden Star, Dryden Charles Fotheringham, P.Z. (Proxy) No. 255 Tillsonburg, Tillsonburg W. L. Young, Z.; R. D. MacDonald, P.Z. No. 256 Yukon, Whitehorse, Y.T. (Proxy) J. A. M. Taylor, P.Z.

The following 19 Chapters were not represented: — Huron Chapter, No. 30, Goderich. King Hiram Chapter, No. 57, Port Colborne Pembroke Chapter, No. 58, Mattawa Erie Chapter, No. 73, Ridgetown Beaver Chapter, No. 74, Strathroy Minnewawa Chapter, No. 78, Parkhill Golden Chapter, No. 90, Kenora Elliot Chapter, No. 129, Mitchell King Darius Chapter, No. 134, Cannington Glengarry Chapter, No. 143, Maxville Presqu'Ile Chapter, No. 144, Brighton St. John's Chapter, No. 148, Vankleek Hill Alberton Chapter, No. 152, Fort Frances Klondike Chapter, No. 154, Dawson City ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 21

Lome Chapter, No. 164, West Lome Cobalt Chapter, No. 203, Cobalt Kitchener Chapter, No. 210, Russell Prince of Wales Chapter, No. 226, Perth Halton Chapter, No. 234, Georgetown

136 Chapters were represented. 19 Chapters were not represented.

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There were 599 Registered Delegates, having a total vote of 806.

All of which is fraternally submitted.

James W. Woodland, Chairman.

Edward H. Stanners, Vice-Chairman.

It was moved by R. Ex. Comp. J. A. M. Taylor, seconded by

R. Ex. Comp. J. W. Woodland, and-

Resolved—That the report of the Committee on Credentials be received and adopted.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

The Most Excellent, the Grand Z. directed the Grand Scribe E. to call the roll of Representatives of Sister Grand Jurisdictions, when they assembled before the Altar. The following Grand Repre- sentatives answered their names:

R. Ex. Comp. R. N. McElhinney, Toronto Alabama M. Reg. V. Conover, Brampton Alberta R. Percy Rogers, Toronto Arizona R. G. T. E. Martin, London Arkansas R. John L. House, Toronto British Columbia R. W. H. Carl McEachern, Toronto California

R. Harvey J. Milne, Kingston Connecticut R. Fred J. Johnson, Toronto Dist of Columbia R. Kenneth N. Carrie, Toronto Florida R. Fergus A. McDiarmid, Ottawa Idaho R. A. L. Tinker, Toronto Indiana R. Ben F. Nott, North Bay Iowa R. A. P. Goering, Hamilton Kansas R. Rev. A. S. H. Cree, Leamington Kentucky R. W. Bailie Stothers, London Louisiana R. F. V. Higginbottom, Toronto Manitoba

R. A. J. Stringer, Toronto Massachusetts M. Fred W. Dean, Hamilton Michigan 22 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

R. Wm. J. Tow, Toronto Missouri R. E. J. McCleery, Ottawa Montana R. Wm. S. M. Enouy, Toronto Nebraska

R. J. W. Plewes, London New Brunswick R. N. M. Sprague, Trenton New Hampshire M. R. B. Dargavel, Toronto New South Wales

R. J. A. Evans, Toronto New Zealand R. L. Hewson, Toronto North Dakota M. C. M. Pitts, Ottawa Nova Scotia R. A. G. N. Bradshaw, London Ohio

R. W. E. Tregenza, Windsor , Oregon R. J. A. M. Taylor, Hornby Quebec V. Alex. McD. Hannah, Toronto Scotland R. D. C. Patmore, Orillia South Dakota R. Chas. Fotheringham, Perth Tennessee R. Chas. Sheppard, Niagara Falls Vermont

V. Sid. J. Newdick, Toronto Victoria R. M. A. Searle, Toronto Washington

V. W. J. Shaw, Hamilton West Australia R. J. W. Woodland, Toronto Wisconsin R. Robert Clark, Hamilton Wyoming

Most Ex. Comp. A. G. N. Bradshaw extended a warm welcome to the representatives and asked them to keep in contact with their respective Grand Chapters and to try and strengthen the fraternal bonds of union with our sister jurisdictions. Grand Honors were then given to the 39 representatives, presentation was made of commissions to R. Ex. Comp. G. T. E. Martin, as Grand Representative near Akansas by M. Ex. the Grand Z.; M. Ex. Comp. R. V. Conover, spoke on behalf of all representatives present. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 23

GRAND Z'S ADDRESS

To the Officers and Companions of the Most Excellent,

The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada.

My Companions:

Time, which is inexorable, has brought us together again, by the Divine will and blessing of our Great Jehovah, to the Ninety- fourth annual convocation, in this fair City of Toronto. This year has flown with such speed that one begins to realize how short a period is man's stay on earth, and so with the passing of many years I am brought to the stage when one begins to seriously ponder on the many and various problems of life, which rarely, or only fleetingly, concern a person when in the heyday of youth, although, as Masons, we are instructed to "Remember our Creator in the days of our Youth."

At the outset, it is imperative we extend our thanks to the Companions of this Queen City for their ever ready willingness to have the Annual Convocation meet here which is an advantage to us all. Especially we thank the Principals' Association of the Toronto Districts.

What a joy it is to mingle and greet Companions, with whom it is not otherwise possible to fraternize with, because of the great distances in our jurisdiction. To all I extend my warmest fraternal greetings, with the hope that our labours will be inspirational to our highest sense of duty.

Our welcome to the Distinguished guests from Sister Juris- dictions in this Dominion (or should I say Realm) and those from the United States of America, springs from the warmth of our hearts. Mere words in themselves only suffice because deep within each one of us flows that essence of sincere friendship at the close presence of those we love, and so we sincerely hope every guest will be fully aware of the warmth of our feelings for each one of them present to-day. 24 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

One outstanding personal joy, and I know a pleasure to all, is the presence of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Nelson C. Hart, together with the Grand Secretary, Right Worshipful Brother Ewart G. Dixon, Q.C., representing Craft Masonry. Most worshipful Brother Hart and I have worked together masonically for about 27 years, and I wish to tell all companions that the more one is with him, the better one likes and esteems him. Let me assure him now of the loyalty and devotion of the Companions of this Grand Jurisdiction and of our best wishes for his success. We, also, are delighted to have the genial Grand Secretary present.

It, also, is a pleasure to welcome the official representatives of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, of the Sovereign Grand Priory of Canada, the Order of High Priesthood, and the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters (Cryptic Rite). They are all members of our great Masonic Brotherhood, each branch working in its own especial way to the glory of the Fatherhood of God and the betterment of mankind. May we go forward together, shoulder to shoulder, as is said in the book "The Three Musketeers" "One for all and all for one", united, steadfast, enthusiastic, broad- minded and sincere, with ranks unbroken by jealousies or intolerance.

World conditions to-day are very little different from one year ago, peace seems just as uneasy, trembling lest some little unfortunate circumstance should plunge the World into a third World war, although we earnestly pray such will not happen. It is a doubtful calm, and so we live from day to day with no assurance, at present, that common sense and tolerance, based on the love of God and our fellowman will prevail and eventually overcome the spirit of intolerance, greed, cruelty and craftiness brought about by man's disregard for his Creator and his brotherman.

It has been so often proven that man must not ignore God. In His Divine love for us, God gave ten commandments, the first of which states "I am the Lord thy God, thou shalt have none other Gods but Me." My Companions, it is for us to engrave that law on our hearts, and then no matter what is to be, we shall arise triumphant if we keep and obey that commandment. For us, as Masons, such should be, as by keeping that commandment we are able to hold fast to those cardinal principles of Brotherly love, Relief and Truth. It is for each one of us to show the World ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 25 the true way of love and peace through a dependence on God, by erecting within ourselves characteristics that will invoke the ad- miration of Mankind and help draw the doubtful and unbelieving into the folds of affectionate human relationships. So, no matter how dark world conditions may seem, let us go forward in faith, remembering those words spoken a few years ago by our late beloved King, viz.,

"Go out into the Darkness and put your hand into the hand of God.

"That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way." NECROLOGY

This year finds 502 Companions have passed to their great reward. Year by year our ranks are depleted through the loss of distinguished Companions, with their places being filled, we hope, by young, energetic craft Masons eager to advance their Masonic knowledge, to round out their career in Masonry, and as a result increase their desire to be of further service to their fellowman.

One great loss has been sustained in the Masonic ranks of this great Commonwealth of Nations, and we know that Masons of nations outside the Commonwealth were also grieved, in the passing of his late Majesty, King George the Vlth of blessed memory, who died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, February 6th, 1952, at the early age of 56 years.

Ascending a throne he neither coveted nor desired, his late Majesty elevated the throne through winning the love of his people by his gentle understanding of their ways of life. With his gracious consort (now the Queen Mother) they brought to the ordinary people a closeness of interest and affection unsurpassed by previous occupants of the throne. He was the people's King. We loved him, he loved us. It brings to my mind the episode when, surrounded by his subjects while visiting a newly-bombed-out area in London, England, he said to them "You are a great people," and they, from their affection for him replied, "You are a great King." During the war, in spite of his many burdens, our late King worked at nights at a lathe to help increase our production.

After the end of the last war, in spite of failing strength and suffering, his late Majesty faced his responsibilities with the same high sense of duty, increasing, if that was possible, his subjects' love for him. What an incentive he has been to all Masons. 26 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

Our late King was a promoter of the art, exchanged the sceptre for the gavel; patronized our mysteries and joined our assemblies. The Volume of the Sacred Law was his Great Light for his daily life. He implored God's aid on all his undertakings and looked up to his Creator in every emergency for comfort and support. He loved his fellowman and set for himself a prudent and well-regulated course of discipline, so that he was enabled to exert those talents wherewith God had blessed him, as well to God's glory as to the welfare of his fellow creatures. Let us, then, thank God for such a King and Mason—an example to emulate.

I should like to repeat a piece of poetry written by someone unknown: "Toll the Bell, slow "It tells an Empire's woe, "And low and high Degree "Hear it on bended knee; "—Toll the Bell, slow—

"Bear him in deep distress "And loving Tenderness; "A fitting Meed to bring "To such a gracious King "—Bear him, with Tenderness— "Lay him beneath the sod "He loved so well and trod "In great Humility "As one who held in Fee

, "His Sceptre from his God."

And so, in saying farewell to our late gracious King, I repeat those words which strike an echoing chord within us all: "SLEEP WELL, BRAVE HEART"

I quote now a telegram sent on your behalf by our Grand Scribe E., to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, viz.:

"On behalf of Most Excellent Companion Alexander G. N. Bradshaw, Grand First Principal and twenty-one thousand Companions of Royal Arch Masons of Canada I extend to you and your family sincere and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your devoted husband (our King) to his heavenly reward." to which the following reply was received by letter, viz.:

"I am commanded by The Queen to express to you and to all those on whose behalf you wrote, her sincere thanks for your kind message of sympathy in her great loss. Her Majesty greatly appreciates their thought of her and her family at this time."

We, of this Grand Jurisdiction, also mourn the loss of the late Right Excellent Companion Archie D. Maclntyre who played a ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 27 leading role in the Grand Chapter of Canada. Many years ago his services were recognized and he was made Honorary Member of the Executive Committee. His contribution as Chairman of Mileage and Per Diem Committee brought him in contact with hundreds of Grand Chapter Officers, and the great assistance he has given to Grand Z's in the past thirty years was much appreciated. He was for many years branch manager with the Bank of Montreal, King and Bathurst Streets, Toronto, retired about seven years ago and divided his time between Toronto, Picton and Lake Worth, Florida. He was called by the Supreme Architect of the Universe on February 6th, 1952, and buried with Masonic Honours in Tren- ton on Saturday, February 9th, 1952. His passing will be sadly felt at this Annual Convocation when the call of Grand Represen- tatives is made for New Jersey. Seldom did he miss being present since 1936.

The late Right Excellent Companion C. Alex. Sollitt, who for many years was Chairman of Investments until ill health prevented him from taking an active interest in Royal Arch Masonry, is another outstanding Companion who served this Grand Chaper faithfully and efficiently. His death is a distinct loss to us.

The late Right Excellent Companion A. C. Tipper, Past Grand Superintendent for Temiskaming District (1945), was appointed the Grand Representative for North Carolina in 1946, and for a considerable number of years resided in the Kirkland Lake district. He received his Holy Arch Degree in Temiskaming Chapter No. 169 in 1924 and affiliated with Kirkland Chapter No. 251 in 1930 as a Charter Member. The North country knew him well for his sterling qualities on Masonic matters. We grieve at his passing.

The late Right Excellent Companions Vivian M. Hare and

J. W. Rynard were both members of Succoth Chapter, No. 135, Uxbridge. Both were elected Grand Superintendent in 1920 and 1930, respectively. We are saddened by their death. The passing of the late Right Excellent Companion the Rev- erend Charles H. MacDonald, Immediate Past Grand Chaplain, a member of Lucknow Chapter, No. 147, Lucknow, is sincerely regretted. He was a Past Moderator of the Presbyterian Church and a good Mason, keenly interested in all Masonic matters. He has left an aching void in our hearts. The late Very Excellent Companion John W. Sheard, Grand Junior Sojourner, lived but a short time after last Grand Chapter's 28 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

Annual Convocation. This Companion, unfortunately, was never invested in the office of Grand Junior Sojourner to which he was appointed. He was a member of Ulster Chapter, No. 219, Toronto. We are the poorer for his death.

The Report of the Committee on Fraternal Dead will show the complete list of Companions who have left their eartlhy abode and now inhabit the eternal realm above. We mourn their passing from our midst, and express our heartfelt sympathy to their loved ones. VISITATIONS

To report, in detail, the many interesting events occurring on my various visits to Chapters or Districts would take up too much space and time without serving any great purpose, although I must enlarge on some. I found an enthusiastic interest in Capitular Masonry, with no cause for concern, and with harmony prevailing. It is of inestimable pleasure to report that the warmest fraternal relations exist between us and all recognized Grand Chapters.

Date Chapter, Lodge, No. Location Occasion. or Event. MAY- 5—Grand Council, Windsor Guest R. & S. M.

7—The Tuscan Lodge 1 95 London Welcomed and honoured as G.Z. 11—Bernard Chapter 146 Listowel Presented 50 year jewel to V. Ex. Comp. J. H. Blackmore. 15—London Chapter 150 London Welcomed and honoured as G.Z. by own Chapter. JUNE-

8-The St. Andrew's 238 London Birthday Party. Chapter 14— St. Clair Chapter 231 Toronto Presented D.S.M. to Comp. T. Lowe, and invested R. Ex. Comp. L. J. Colling with Regalia of Grand Registrar. 16— St. George's Chapter 5 London Visit by Quinte Friendship Chapt- er, Belleville, who conferred H.R.A. degree. 19—London Chapter 150 London Chapter visited by M. Ex. Comp. J. E. McLarty, P. G.Z. Grand Chap- ter of Saskatchewan. 27-Picnic Sarnia Wawanosh & Hiawatha Chapters. Presented 50 Year Jewel, at his home, to Comp. W. Robert Paul, Wawanosh Chapter. TULY- 17-19-Grand Lodge Toronto Official guest. AUGUST- 17—Grand Imperial Toronto Annual Assembly and Banquet. Conclave-Red Cross of Constantine 18—London Chapter 150 London Emergent Meeting. 21-22-Canadian Grand Hamilton Fifth Annual Convocation Chapters. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 29

Date Chapter, Lodge, No. Location Occasion or Event. SEPTEMBER- 18—London Chapter 150 London M.M.M. & M.E.M. Degrees conferred on M. Wor. Bro. N. C. Hart, Grand Master. 26—Georgian District 9 Colling- Field Day. Meeting vvood 27— Mount Sinai 44 Napanee Presented 50 year jewels to R. Ex. Chapter. Comps<. E. J., & C. A. Walters. (two brothers). Met a Companion 91 years old. 28—Covenant Chapter 113 Cornwall International Night. 29-Ladies Night London Huron Conoclave No. 2, Red Cross Constantine. OCTOBER- of

7-12-Grand Council, Columbus Guest and Official Guest. R. & S. M. and Ohio Grand Chapter, Ohio. 14—Church Service Petrolia District No. 2, Church Service. 16—London Chapter 150 London M. Ex. Comps. F. W. Dean & C. McL. Pitts and other Grand Chap- ter Officers conferred H.R.A. degree on M. Wor. Bro. N. C. Hart, Grand Master. 18-20-Grand Chapter, Flint Official Guest. Michigan 27—London Chapter 150 London Dinner and Reception to G.Z. Port Huron Chapter exemplified M.M.M. Degree. 28-Church Service London London District Chapters. 29-St. John's Chapter 103 North Bay Dinner and Reception. 30—Tuscan Chapter 95 Sudbury Dinner and Reception. NOVEMBER-

5—Grand Chapter Toronto Meeting of Grand Council and Office. P.G.Z's 12—Vimy Chapter 214 In wood Dedication of Chapter Room 13— Enterprise Chapter 67 Palmerston 75th Anniversary. 15—St. Clair Chapter 75 Milton 75th Anniversary. 20-The Hamilton 175 Hamilton Conferred rank of Past Grand Chapter First Principal on M. Wor. Bro. & Comp. T. H. Simpson, P.G.M. 22- King Solomon's 8 Toronto Presented D.S.M. to Comp. Stanley Chapter. Tinker and invested V. Ex. Comp. S. F. Hutchinson with regalia, G.M. of the Second Veil. Re- ceived Honorary Membership. 30-St. George's Chapter 5 London Annual Dinner Party. DECEMBER-

5-8—Grand Chapter of Philadelphia Official Guest. Pennsylvania 10-13-Grand Chapter of Boston Official Guest. Massachusetts 1952 JANUARV-

7—The Tuscan Lodge 195 London First Degree. 9-St. Paul's Chapter 65 Toronto Installation of Officers. 15—Joint Installation London Eight Chapters of London District. 16—Tuscan Lodge 437 Sarnia Gave General Charge at Installa tion of Officers. 29-Grand Chapter Office Toronto Meeting of Grand Council and Past Grand Z's. 29— Mount Sinai Chapter 212 Toronto Reception and Installation of Officers. 30—Dinner Toronto Principal's Association. 31— Banquet and Reception London London District's tribute to M. Wor. Bro. Nelson C. Hart, Grand Master. 30 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

Date Chapter, Lodge, No. Location Occasion or Event. FEBRUARY- 2— Hiawatha Chapter 252 Sarnia International Day. 4—The Tuscan Lodge 195 London D.D.G.M's Meeting. 10-13-Grand Chapter of Winnipeg Official Guest. Manitoba 14—Golden Chapter 90 Kenora Dinner and Reception at Tempor- ary Chapter Room at Keewatin. 15—En route to Port Arthur 16—Shuniah Chapter and 82 Port Arthur Dinner and Reception. Fort William Chapter 140 17-19— Enroute to London 19— London Chapter 150 London M.E.M. Degree 26-St. John's Chapter 48 Cobourg Dinner and Reception. Presented 50 year Gold Bar to E. Comp. Archie Bowman, and 25 years P.P. Jewel to R. E. Comp. Sherman Cooper. 27-St. Clair District Auspices of Thomas Peters Chapter. 250 Windsor Dinner and Reception. M.E.M. Degree MARCH- 1—Ottawa Chapter 222 Ottawa Reception and H.R.A. Degree. Received Honorary Membership. 3—The Tuscan Lodge 195 London The Grand Master and present Grand Lodge Officers, conferred first degree. 7— Beaver Chapter 74 Strathroy Reception and H.R.A. Degree. Received Honorary Membership. 18— London Chapter 150 London M.M.M. Degree 21-The St. Patrick Banquet and Entertainment. Irish Chapter. 145 Toronto Night. 25-26-Grand Chapter of Quebec Montreal Official Guest. 27-The St. Andrew M.E.M. Degree and Invested R. E. Chapter. 238 London Comp. B. S. Scott with regalia of G. S. N., and V. E. Comp. E. S. F. Houghton with regalia of Grand Steward.

It has been an interesting experience in visiting the various Chapters and Districts. One must acknowledge the many kindnesses extended your Grand Z., and although my thanks have been expressed, acknowledgment again must be made to all who have so warmly received and honoured me.

During the year, I attended two International events. The first was at Cornwall, Ontario, under the auspices of Covenant Chapter, No. 113, when some 600 or more Companions (and some Ladies) were present at the banquet. A large array of Companions from New York State were in attendance. It was a joy to me to be in the company of Most Excellent Companion Clarence Mac-

Leod Pitts and our genial Scribe E., Right Excellent Fred J. John- son. This year I believe, the event will take place in the State of New York.

The second International affair was at Sarnia, when Hiawatha Chapter, No. 252, celebrated their fourth—as they now call it— ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 31

International Day. After lunch and a reception in the Masonic Temple, the highlight of the event was the largely attended banquet at which the ladies were present. Entertainment was also provided. A goodly number of Distinguished Companions from the States of Michigan and Ohio graced the occasion. The Chair- man was none other than our esteemed friend, Most Excellent Com- panion James A. Gorham, Past Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Ohio. The speaker was to have been Most Excellent Roscoe R. Walcutt, General Grand Secretary of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, but at the last moment he notified Hiawatha Chapter of his inability to be present, and the onus of taking his place as speaker fell on the shoulders of your Grand Z. Most Excellent Companion Fred W. Dean was also in attendance. Hiawatha Chapter honoured me over a year ago with Honourary Membership which I greatly appreciated.

My own Chapter (London No. 150) held a reception in my honour, assuring me of their loyalty and friendship with tangible evidence of their delight at my elevation to the office of Grand First Principal. I try to be present at their Chapter meetings when- ever possible. Their support of me is very comforting.

To overlook my reception by the Companions of Ottawa Chapter No. 222, is unthinkable on my part. The kindness, generosity and warmth of welcome was something I shall never forget. Adding to my joy was the presence of Most Excellent Companion Clarence MacLeod Pitts, who is a member of that Chapter, and his cheerful disposition on that great occasion lifted the event to one of extreme in friendship and cordiality. Greatly to my heart- ful pleasure was the conferring of Honorary Membership by this Chapter, and this was done in the Lodge room where I was first initiated into Masonry nearly 38 years ago. Not many Masons are initiated and years later stand in the same Lodge and Chapter room as a Grand First Principal. The memory of that occasion will remain with me always.

Another outstanding delight came from the Brethren of the Tuscan Lodge, No. 195, London, to which both the Grand Master. Most Worshipful Brother Nelson C. Hart and I belong. At ai. early meeting after my installation as Grand Z., the Brethren of that Lodge honoured me with practical evidence of their esteem and as a tribute to the office I now hold in Capitular Masonry. I felt very elated at their kind thoughts of me. 32 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

It, also, is necessary that I express my pleasure at the welcome received and kindnesses extended to me as guest at the various Annual Convocations which I was privileged to attend, viz., The Grand Chapter of Ohio at Columbus; of Michigan at Flint; of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia; of Massachusetts at Boston; of Mani- toba at Winnipeg; and of Quebec at Montreal.

At the Grand Chapters of Ohio and Michigan, I was accompanied by the Grand Scribe E., Right Excellent Companion Fred

J. Johnson. At Columbus, Ohio, both Most Excellent Companions Fred W. Dean and Clarence MacLeod Pitts were present; and the former also was at Flint. An invitation also was received from the Grand Chapter of New Hampshire, at which time, fortunately, our Grand Representative, Right Excellent Companion Nostrand M. Sprague, was visiting Concord, attended this Annual Con- vocation, and, on behalf of this Grand Chapter, kindly extended our greetings and felicitations. The report he sent me of his visit was greatly appreciated. An invitation also was received from the Grand Chapter of Nova Scotia, but unfortunately I was unable to attend. Most Excellent Companion Clarence MacLeod Pitts represented me at the Annual Assembly of Sovereign Great Priory of Canada; at the Triennial Meeting of the General Grand Chapter at Little Rock, Arkansas, and at the Seventy-fifth Anniversary celebration of Occident Chapter, No. 77, Toronto. Our Immediate Past Grand Z. has been kindness itself, and his abounding energy is still, to me, a source of wonderment.

My sincere thanks are due Most Excellent Companion John M. Burden, our Grand Treasurer, not only for his efficient and zealous guardianship of our finances, but for his loyal support and kindness in representing me at the Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of New York, and at the International and Inter- Chapter night at Buffalo, held by Keystone Chapter, Buffalo, N.Y., and the St. Patrick Chapter, No. 145, of Toronto. This and other occasions unquestionably strengthen the bonds of brotherhood between Canada and United States, which are joined, not only geographically, but, we pray, by what it is hoped will continue to be, the unbreakable union of men's hearts and minds. I thank these Most Excellent Companions for their loyalty and forbearance.

At this point, it is with regret that I have to inform you that Most Excellent Companion John M. Burden did not intend to ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 33 seek the office of Grand Treasurer for another year, and on April 5th, at his request, I accepted his resignation. In the interim, in order that financial matters should not be held up, I assumed the duties of Grand Treasurer myself and there being no nomination for that office, I shall have to appoint a Grand Treasurer before the closing of this Grand Chapter.

One incident, to my mind exemplifying the true concept of the duty of a Grand Representative, was the receipt of a letter from our Grand Representative near the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Maryland, Right Excellent Companion Gerald M. Pine, who wrote me at the direction of his Grand High Priest, not only extending greetings and best wishes, but enquiring if there was anything I desired should be presented at their Grand Convocation at Baltimore, and stating he would be honoured to represent my interests in every particular. I was enthused with this epistle evincing such fraternal solicitude, and naturally expressed my grateful thanks and asked him, on behalf of our Grand Chapter, to convey our warmest fraternal greetings to his Grand High Priest and all Companions of his Grand Chapter.

During the year, I have been honoured on two occasions in having the great privilege of presenting the Distinguished Service

Medal to two worthy Companions. This decoration is considered

the Victoria Cross of Capitular Masonry and is not conferred indiscriminately, but only after careful scrutiny and consideration by the Committee, who are very jealous as to the requirements necessary for this award, so that a recipient may realize that Grand Chapter fully believes his services to Royal Arch Masonry have been of a very worth-while and outstanding nature.

The two recipients of this award are:

Companion Stanley Tinker, King Solomon's Chapter, No. 8, Toronto.

Companion T. Lowe, St. Clair Chapter, No. 231, Toronto.

I again congratulate these two worthy Companions.

An occasion one cannot allow to pass without comment was the unexpected visit to London Chapter, No. 150, on June 19th, 1951, of Most Excellent Companion J. E. McLarty, Past Grand First Principal of the Grand Chapter of Saskatchewan. His visit was all the more welcome by its unexpectedness. We rejoiced to see him. 34 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

An occasion, always interesting, was the dedication of the Chapter Room of Vimy Chapter, No. 214, at Inwood, on November 12th, 1951. This ceremony is not only beautifully ritualistic, but one's thoughts are elevated to appreciate the greatness and goodness of our Great Jehovah, Who makes all things possible and blesses those who worship Him in spirit and in truth. ANNIVERSARIES

Mention must also be made of the several Chapters who have celebrated, or who intended to celebrate, their Seventy-fifth Anni- versary, viz.:

Enterprise Chapter, No. 67 Palmerston Erie Chapter, No. 73 Ridgetown St. Clair Chapter, No. 75 Milton Occident Chapter, No. 77 Toronto Orient Chapter, No. 79 Toronto and I congratulate the Companions of those Chapters. It was my good fortune to be present at the celebration of Enterprise Chapter, Palmerston and St. Clair Chapter, at Milton. I, also, was going to Erie Chapter at Ridgetown, but the death of one of their Companions cancelled the affair. Much to my disappointment, I was unable to attend the celebrations of Occident and Orient Chapters at Toronto, but was ably represented by Most Excellent Companion Clarence MacLeod Pitts at Occident Chapter,

No. 77 and by Right Excellent Companion J. A. M. Taylor, Grand H., at Orient Chapter, No. 79, and I thank them for their kindness, and also the Companions of Occident Chapter for hon- ouring me with Honourary Membership, which I greatly esteem.

All these Chapters have progressed that many years through faith. The foundations were well and truly laid; the Companions of all those years good and true Masons, with a belief in their respective Chapter and its many purposes. They remind me of the statement in our Great Light, viz.:

"By Faith-Abraham sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of of the same promise; for he looked for a City which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God."

Yes, my Companions, so it will be for all Chapters whose members keep faith and rest their foundations on God.

It delights all to see favours bestowed on worthy Companions,

and so it was an especial joy to be permitted to install Most Wor- ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 35 shipful Brother and Companion T. H. Simpson, Past Grand Master, into the office of Principal and then Past Principal of his Chapter, the Hamilton Chapter, No. 175. Most Excellent Com- panions R. V. E. Conover, Fred W. Dean and Clarence MacLeod Pitts, as well as our Grand Second and Third Principals and Grand Scribe E., were also present. This is an interesting ceremony, and to the recipient a reward for efficient duty in many Masonic offices. It is hoped that this Most Worshipful Brother and Excellent Companion will long be spared to render other outstanding services to this Order of ours.

Briefly, I wish to say how much I appreciated the privilege of being present at, and at times being permitted to take part in, the various Chapter ceremonies, such as the Installation of Officers of St. Paul's Chapter, No. 65, Toronto; Joint Installation of the Officers of eight Chapters of the London District; Installation of Officers of Mount Sinai Chapter, No. 212, Toronto; and the conferring of the Holy Royal Arch Degree on Most Worshipful Brother Nelson C. Hart, the Grand Master, which ceremony was presided over by Most Excellent Companion Clarence MacLeod Pitts, assisted by Most Excellent Companion Fred W. Dean and other Grand Chapter Officers. It was an outstanding event in London Chapter, No. 150, and one that should further bind and strengthen the ties of Brotherhood between Craft and Capitular Masonry.

As, also, will be seen from my list of visits, I was a guest at Grand Lodge; at the Annual Assembly of Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters, Cryptic Rite; and at the Annual Assembly of the Grand Imperial Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, at all of which I was honoured, received many kindnesses, and every courtesy extended me.

FIFTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, GRAND CHAPTERS

It was my privilege to preside over the Fifth Annual Con- ference of Canadian Grand Chapters, Royal Arch Masons, held in Hamilton on August 21st and 22nd, 1951, following the closing of Sovereign Great Priory of Canada.

Unfortunately, for probably good reasons, the report on the happenings of that occasion have not yet been transcribed, so that a complete report of this Conference has not come to hand,

but I state briefly as follows: 36 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

All the Canadian Chapters were represented with the exception of Alberta, with an average attendance of 30 members, who showed their interest in the proceedings.

On account of several of the delegates having to leave Ham- ilton on Wednesday afternoon, August 22nd, the meeting was opened at 9.00 p.m., August 21st, with your Grand Z. presiding, who extended a very cordial welcome to the delegates, with the hope that further material advantage would result from this meeting.

It was with regret that the members were informed of the death of three Past Grand First Principals, viz.: Most Excellent Companion W. W. Williamson of Quebec, Most Excellent Com- panion B. S. Bailey of Manitoba, and Most Excellent Companion

J. MacLeod of British Columbia, and the Conference observed a minute's silence to the memory of these three distinguished Companions.

The Minutes of the previous Conference, held in Sudbury, having been distributed to the various Grand Chapters, were adopted.

The Financial Statement was submitted, which showed receipts of $1,246.67 and the expenses of the same amount, thanks to a donation of $152.98.

A series of resolutions was submitted by Most Excellent Com- panion R. V. Harris, Chairman of the Resolutions Committee, covering several important subjects, all of which were favourably received, and we anticipate some action will be taken at future Conferences.

The various papers read were as follows:

The wearing of R.A. Jewels in Craft Lodges and other Bodies, and Jewels of other Bodies in a R.A. Chapter by Most Excellent Companion P. S. Cochrane of Nova Scotia.

The beginning of Royal Arch Masonry in Canada, by Most Excellent Companion R. V. Harris, Nova Scotia.

Time intervals between Craft and Capitular Grades of Degrees, by Most Excellent Companion H. F. Sipprell, Nova Scotia.

Royal Arch Masonry in the United States of America, by Most Excellent Companion L. Johnson, Saskatchewan. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 37

Relationship of Capitular Masonry to Craft Masonry on the Pacific Coast, by Most Excellent Companion A. R. Byrnell, Bri- tish Columbia.

Report of Capitular Education Committee, by Most Excellent Companion F. W. Dean, Grand Chapter of Canada.

All these papers were followed with much interest and considerable discussion took place, especially the paper submitted by Most Excellent Companion F. W. Dean on Capitular Education, and a further report is to be submitted at the next Conference as to the form of booklets which they propose to have isssued, subject to the approval and financial assistance from each Grand Chapter.

Then followed the report of the Nomination Committee, the following being elected for the ensuing term:

President — M. Ex. Comp. P. S. Cochrane, Nova Scotia. Immediate Past President — M. Ex. Comp. A. G. N. Bradshaw, Canada. Vice-President—M. Ex. Comp. A. R. Byrnell, British Columbia. Secretary-Treasurer — M. Ex. Comp. A. A. Wilson, Saskatchewan.

Assistant Secretary-Treasurer—R. Ex. Comp. Fred J. Johnson, Canada.

Most Excellent Companion W. J. Edwards was appointed as the Quebec Representative on the Executive Committee.

These Conferences have been productive of exceedingly fine results in disseminating the better knowledge and appreciation of the problems and the work being done by our several Grand Jurisdictions within the Dominion. Without in any way encroach- ing upon the sovereignty which is inherent in each Grand Chapter, it has, nevertheless, been possible to arrive in harmony on the decisions on many matters leading to uniformity and the strengthening of Capitular Masonry.

The next meeting of the Conference is to be held at the close of the Annual Assembly of the Knights Templar in August, 1952, in Banff, Alberta.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

It was my distinct pleasure to issue Commissions, at the request of their Grand First Principal or Grand High Priest, to the under- 38 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA mentioned distinguished Companions, nominated to be our Grand Representatives, near their respective Grand Chapters, viz.:

M. Excellent Companion Vernon W. Stewart — British Columbia. R. Excellent Companion Rex. W. Davis — Oregon. R. Excellent Companion John O. Caruthers — Texas.

For Grand Representatives near our Grand Chapter, I recommended to the Grand Chapters concerned the following distinguished Companions, and Commissions have been received confirming their appointments, viz.:

Arkansas —R. Excellent Companion G. Thomas E. Martin, London, Ont. Indiana —R. Excellent Companion Arthur L. Tinker, Toronto, Ont. North Dakota—R. Excellent Companion L. Hewson, Toronto, Ont. Utah —V. Excellent Companion F. A. Ray MacFadden, Toronto

At the present time, vacancies exist for the Grand Chapter of New Jersey, through the death of the late Right Excellent Com- panion Archie D. Maclntyre of Toronto; for the Grand Chapter of North Carolina, through the passing of Right Excellent Com- panion A. G. Tipper of Kirkland Lake; and for the Grand Chapter of Saskatchewan, through the death of Right Excellent Companion C. Alex. Sollitt of Peterborough, Ontario.

These vacancies will be filled shortly.

The purpose and function of these Grand Representatives is not only to cement the bond of friendship between Grand Juris- dictions, but to keep in close contact with each other by visits or correspondence, in order to further the interests of each Grand Chapter and create an enthusiastic comradeship which will make for happier relationship.

While on this subject, I should like to state that our Grand Scribe E. received a letter from Right Excellent Companion N. B. Spencer, our Grand Representative near the Grand Chapter of New Zealand, whom most of you will remember was with us at our last Annual Grand Convocation, together with Companion Had- field of New Zealand, who since then has been seriously ill. In his communication, Companion Spencer stated he would be thinking of us to-day, and sent his best regards, to which our Grand Scribe E. replied thanking Companion Spencer, and wishing Com- panion Hadfield a speedy return to good health; also conveying this Grand Chapter's greetings and felicitations and best wishes for a happy and successful Convocation of their Grand Chapter, and at the same time assuring Companion Spencer of a royal welcome here should he visit us again. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 30 MEMBERSHIP

This year again, I am pleased to report, there has been a net increase, but unfortunately not so large as the last few years, viz., 309. Our total membership at December, 1951, was 20,958. The heavy hand of death removed 502 Companions from our midst, the largest number for many years. Our Life Membership has fallen to 3,714 from 3,824 last year. Withdrawals are still too high and suspensions show a great jump. This is distressing, although it seems apparent that several Chapters are ridding themselves of members who will not pay dues.

However, I should like to say that I am greatly encouraged by the influx of candidates in several Chapters so far this year. If this continues to pertain, our Grand Chapter, I hope, will be able to show a greater net increase next year.

It will be interesting to hear the report of our Special Mem- bership Committee, under the Chairmanship of Right Excellent Companion F. A. McDiarmid.

The following tables present the Membership Statistics:

MEMBERSHIP TOTAL MEMBERSHIP Total Membership Net Increase Life over prior year Members Dec. 31, 1947 18,456 832 4,096 " 31, 1948 19,312 856 4,049 " 31, 1949 20,070 758 3,913 " 31, 1950 20,649 579 3,824 " 31, 1951 20,958 309 3,714

1948 1949 1950 1951

Admissions 1,317 1,322 1,187 1,047 Joinings 107 86 100 81 Restorations 52 48 58 38 Withdrawals 132 154 199 171 Suspensions 60 113 112 184 Deaths 428 441 455 502

Membership by District at December 31, 1951

District Beginning Year End- Increase or Percentage Increase & Per- ot Year, ing Dec. Decrease. centage for year 31, 1951. 1950. Inc. Dec. Inc. Dec. 1. 1,488 1,505 17 1.129 62 4,166 2. 2,308 2,304 4 .18 117 5,007 3. 869 901 32 3.551 50 5.760 40 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

4. 949 973 24 2.466 4 .142 5. 994 1,000 6 .600 11 1.106 6. 959 966 7 .724 23 2.398 7. 871 884 13 1.470 30 3.444 8. 1,968 1,950 18 .923 11 .555 8A. 1,896 1,944 48 2.470 3 .158 9. 759 751 8 1.065 6 .790 10. 1,416 1,448 32 2.210 5 .353 11. 1,067 1,118 51 4.561 56 5.248 12. 1,298 1,308 10 .763 24 1.850 13. 1,570 1,680 110 6.548 71 4.522 14. 955 952 3 .315 51 5,363 15. 721 720 1 .138 5 .693 16. 453 447 6 1.342 19 4.194 17. 108 107 1 .934 31 28.700

20,649 20,958 350 41 L476 579 2.884 -309

Chapters Having Most Exaltations:

Chapter No. Location Exaltations Carleton 16 Ottawa 50 Wellington 47 Chatham 26 Laurentian 151 Pembroke 25 Ottawa 222 Ottawa 23 Occident 77 Toronto 22 King Solomon's 8 Toronto 20 Ark 80 Windsor 19 Tuscan 95 Sudbury 18 Oxford 18 Woodstcok 17 Ancient Frontenac

& Cataraqui 1 Kingston 16 Mount Sinai 212 Toronto 16 The St. Clair 231 Toronto 15 Hiawatha 252 Sarnia 15

Chapters Having No Exaltations:

Grenville 22 Prescott Pembroke 58 Mattawa Havelock 63 Kincardine Lome 164 West Lome Cobalt 203 Cobalt Kitchener 210 Russell Blenheim 239 Blenheim St. Paul's 242 Lambeth

Our Largest Chapters: Chapter No. Location Members Carleton 16 Ottawa 480 The St. Patrick 145 Toronto 431 Sussex-St. Lawrence 59 Brockville 365 St. George's 5 London 363 Occident 77 Toronto 347 Palestine 54 St. Thomas 345 Ark 80 Windsor 342 ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 41

Ancient Frontenac & Cataraqui 1 Kingston 338 Corinthian 36 Peterborough 327 Shuniah 82 Port Arthur 306

Our Smallest Chapters: Chapter No. Location Members Smithville 240 Smithville 50 Dochert 248 Arnprior 50 Niagara 55 Niagara-on-the-Lake 49 Presqu'ile 144 Brighton 49 Glengarry 143 Maxville 47 Warkworth 110 Warkworth 46 Abitibi 223 Iroquois Falls 44 Durham 221 Durham 43 Yukon 256 Whitehorse 39 Pembroke (Inactive) 58 Mattawa 20

Chapters Showing Largest Percentage Net Gain:

No. 151 Laurentian, Pembroke 30.1% No. 218 Prince Edward, Shclburne 25.0% No. 256 Yukon, Whitehorse 21.9% No. 248 Dochert, Arnprior 16.3% No. 221 Durham, Durham 16.2% No. 47 Wellington, Chatham 13.3% No. 143 Glengarry, Maxville 11.9% No. 44 Mount Sinai, Napanee 11.7% No. 16 Carleton, Ottawa 10.6% No. 131 Amabel, Wiarton 10.0%

Chapters having 10% Net Gain 10 Chapters having Gain in membership 90 Chapters having loss in membership 50 Chapters having no change in membership 15

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DISPENSATIONS

One Hundred and Forty-three (143) Dispensations were issued as follows:

To attend Divine Service 19 To change day or hour of opening 67 To advancement of Officers as required by Constitution 16 To permit the Installation of Officers on a day not prescribed in By-laws 4 To dispense with Convocations in summer months 2 To meet in another Hall 3 To permit Social Functions 26

To waiver of Jurisdiction 1 To permit working of all Degrees in one day 2 To permit working of M.E.M. and H.R.A. Degrees on same day 1 42 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

To permit Exaltation of a Companion with injured arm 1 To permit Army Officer to be Exalted who could not comply with residence (Clause) Section 224 of Constitution 1

Approved the interchange of Ten Chapters in our Jurisdic- tion with Chapters outside our Jurisdiction. In most cases a Degree was exemplified.

RULINGS

It is improper for a Chapter or Companions to join any Masonic Club or Association which is not now recognized by this Grand Chapter, and which Club or Association would have the power to formulate Rules and Regulations over which this Grand Chapter does not have any control.

AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER BY-LAWS New By-Laws Approved:

Carleton Chapter, No. 16, Ottawa, Ontario. Ezra Chapter, No. 23, Simcoe, Ontario. Malloch Chapter, No. 66, Seaforth, Ontario. Glengarry Chapter, No. 143, Maxville, Ontario. Dochert Chapter, No. 248, Arnprior, Ontario. Golden Star Chapter, No. 254, Dryden, Ontario. Yukon Chaper, No. 256, Whitehorse, Y.T

Amendments to By-Laws Approved:

St. John's Chapter, No. 3, London, Ontario.

King Solomon's Chapter, No. 8, Toronto, Ontario. Oxford Chapter, No. 18, Woodstock, Ontario. Prince Edward Chapter, No. 31, Picton, Ontario. Harris Chapter, No. 41, Ingersoll, Ontario. Mount Sinai Chapter, No. 44, Napanee, Ontario. Bruce Chapter, No. 53, Petrolia, Ontario. Mount Nebo Chapter, No. 76, Niagara Falls, Ontario.

The St. Patrick Chapter, No. 145, Toronto, Ontario. Madoc Chapter No. 161, Madoc, Ontario. Couchiching Chapter, No. 198, Orillia, Ontario. Beaver Chapter, No. 225, Toronto, Ontario. Oakwood Chapter No. 233, Toronto, Ontario. The St. Andrew Chapter, No. 238, London, Ontario. Kirkland Chapter, No. 251, Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Hiawatha Chapter No. 252, Sarnia, Ontario. Regal Chapter, No. 253, Port Dover, Ontario. Tillsonburg Chapter, No. 255, Tillsonburg, Ontario. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 19H2 43 PRESENTATION OF JEWELS

The following is the list of Jewels and Medals and to whom they were presented:

For Fifty Years Installed First Principal: (BAR ADDED TO 25 YEAR JEWEL)

MacNab Chapter No. 88, Dresden, Ontario—R. Ex. Comp. Ed. Worth, 1899-51

St. John's Chapter, No. 48, Cobourg, Ontario—Ex. Comp. Archie Bowman 1902-52.

For Fifty Years a Royal Arch Mason:

Wawanosh Chapter, No. 15, Sarnia, Ontario—Comp. W. Robert Paul, 1901-51.

Mount Sinai Chapter, No. 44, Napanee, Ontario—R. Ex. Comp. E. J. Walters 1900-51; Rt. Ex. Comp. C. A. Walters, 1901-51.

Palestine Chapter, No. 54, St. Thomas, Ontario—Rt. Ex. Comp. John Henning, 1901,51.

Georgian Chapter, No. 56, Owen Sound, Ontario—Comp. William P. Tel- ford, 1901-52.

St. Paul's Chapter, No. 65, Toronto, Ontario—R. Ex. Comp. Lewis F. Riggs, 1901-52.

Occident Chapter, No. 77, Toronto Ontario—Ex. Comp. Robert Falconer, 1902-52; Comp. Joseph Howell, 1902-52.

Bernard Chapter, No. 146, Listowel, Ontario—V. Ex. Comp. J. H. Black- more, 1900-51.

Distinguished Service Medals:

King Solomon's Chapter, No. 8, Toronto, Ontario—Comp. Stanley G. Tinker.

The St. Clair Chapter, No. 231, Toronto, Ontario-Comp. William T. Lowe.

For 25 Years Installed First Principal:

The Hiram Chapter, No. 2, Hamilton, Ontario— Ex. Comp. M. A. Angle, 1925-1951.

Manitou Chapter, No. 27, Collingwood, Ontario—Ex. Comp. E. Walker, 1926-1951.

McCallum Chapter, No. 29, Dunnville, Ontario—R. Ex. Comp. Thomas Camelford, 1927-1952.

Huron Chapter, No. 30, Goderich, Ontario—V. Ex. Comp. George Mac- Vicar, 1925-1951; Ex. Comp. Henry T. Barker, 1926-1951.

Prince Edward Chapter, No. 31, Picton, Ontario—Ex. Comp. W. E. Vick, 1924-1951. Keystone Chapter, No. 35, Whitby, Ontario-Ex. Comp. S. J. Spall, 1926- 1951. 44 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

Guelph Chapter, No. 40, Guelph, Ontario-R. Ex. Comp. C. T. Palmer, 1925-1951

Harris Chapter, No. 41, Ingersoll, Ontario—Ex. Comp. A. S. Crawford, 1912-1951; Ex. Comp. G. M. McKay, 1914-1951.

St John's Chapter, No. 48, Cobourg, Ontario—R. Ex. Comp. W. S. Cooper, 1926-1951. Niagara Chapter, No. 55, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario—Ex. Comp. Geo. E. Corns, 1926-1952; R. Ex. Comp. Ed. H. Brennan, 1927-52.

King Hiram Chapter,, No. 57, Port Colborne, Ontario—Ex. Comp. C. G. Carter, 1925-1951; V. Ex. Comp. W. A. Hicks, 1926-1952.

Granite Chapter No. 61, Almonte, Ontario—R. Ex. Comp. Geo. L. Comba, 1926-1952.

York Chapter, No. 62, Toronto, Ontario—R. Ex. Comp. A. J. Goldsmith, 1924-1951.

Havelock Chapter, No. 63, Kincardine, Ontario—R. Ex. Comp. F. E. Schilrath, 1927-1952.

Grimsby Chapter, No. 69, Grimsby, Ontario—Ex. Comp. Frank E. Russ, 1925-1952.

Erie Chapter, No. 73, Ridgetown, Ontario—Ex. Comp. Ben J. Smith, 1927-1952.

Beaver Chapter, No. 74, Strathroy, Ontario—Ex. Comp. Murray Cameron, 1923-1952; Ex. Comp. Ed. Thos. Lewis, 1924-1952.

Mount Nebo Chapter, No. 76, Niagara Falls, Ontario—R. Ex. Comp. Geo. E. French, 1926-1951.

Kitchener Chapter, No. 117, Kitchener, Ontario—V. Ex. Comp. W. R. Cooper, 1925-1951; Ex. Comp. O. A. Keffer, 1926-1951. (Formerly Macpherson Chapter, No. 86)

King Cyrus Chapter, No. 119, Leamington, Ontario—V. Ex. Comp. Bertram E. Ellis, 1926-1952.

Leeds Chapter, No. 132, Gananoque, Ontario—Ex. Comp. S. L. McGran- aghan, 1927-1952.

St. Francis Chapter, No. 133, Smith Falls, Ontario—Ex. Comp. A. L. Lang, 1926-1952.

Fort William Chapter, No. 140, Fort William, Ontario—Ex. Comp. John Cooper, Jr., 1918-1952; R. Ex. Comp. Thomas W. Love, 19261951; V. Ex. Comp. R. Dagger, 1927-1952.

Lucknow Chapter, No. 147, Lucknow, Ontario—V. Ex. Comp. Wm. J. Davidson, 1924-1952.

Kichikewana Chapter, No. 167, Midland, Ontario—Ex. Comp. John M. H. McGuire, 1915-1951; V. Ex. Comp. H. J. Thompson, 1925-1952; R. Ex. Comp. R. R. Wilson, 1926-1952.

Couchiching Chapter, No. 198, Orillia, Ontario—Ex. Comp. R. J. Green, 1924-1951. Northern Lights Chapter, No. 213, Timmins, Ontario—Ex. Comp. C. G. Williams, 1919-1951; Ex. Comp. C. G. Kemsley, 1922-1951; Ex. Comp. 1926-1951. H. G. Laidlaw, 1924-1951; Ex. Comp. J. E. Morrison, Prince Edward Chapter, No. 218, Shelburne, Ontario—V. Ex. Comp. W. H. Hartley, 1925-1951; V. Ex. Comp. Sam Patterson, 1926-1952. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 45

Durham Chapter, No. 221, Durham, Ontario—Ex. Comp. W. C. Pickering, 1925-1952; Ex. Comp. C. H. Darling, 1926-1952.

Keystone Chapter, No. 224, Hamilton, Ontario—V. Ex. Comp. R. W. Munro, 1926-1952.

Port Credit Chapter, No. 230, Port Credit, Ontario—Ex. Comp. Wm. Fingland, 1925-1951; R. Ex. Comp. G. B. Jackson, 1926-1951.

The St. Clair Chapter, No. 231, Toronto, Ontario—Ex. Comp. Harry L. Martyn, 1926-1951.

Halton Chapter, No. 234, Georgetown, Ontario—R. Ex. Comp. Geo. C. Brown, 1926-1952.

Aurora Chapter, No. 235, Aurora, Ontario—V. Ex. Comp. John H. Knowles, 1926-1952.

McKay Chapter, No. 243, Stoney Creek, Ontario—R. Ex. Comp. John H. Lee, 1925-1951.

Humber Chapter, No. 246, Weston, Ontario-M. Ex. Comp. R. B. Dar- gavel, 1926-1951.

I should like to sincerely congratulate all Companions who were the recipients of the Jewels and Medals, with the wish they will be spared many years to enjoy the wearing of these distinctive badges of honour. FINANCES

These appear to be in a satisfactory condition. Our actual expenditures were less than our estimated expenditures. We have made a substantial gain through re-investments, but I leave the full details of this matter, and our financial standing, to our Grand Treasurer in his report.

I could wish, most sincerely, that our Victory Benevolent Fund be not overlooked. It is greatly desired this Fund should continue to increase, and if the Companions will ponder on its purpose, the knowledge of what good it can do, and joy it can bring, to the lives of those who need its benefit, I feel assured contributions will follow this appeal.

While on the subject of finance, in view of the outstanding and efficient services rendered this Grand Chapter, I strongly recommend that R. Ex. Comp. Kenneth Norman Carrie, who is now, and has been for many years, Chairman of our finance committee, be made an Honourary Member of our Grand Executive

Vide, section 65 (1) of the Constitution. WELFARE COMMITTEE The work of the Royal Arch Masons Welfare Committee of Toronto continues to merit our esteem and approbation. Hun- 46 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA dreds of underprivileged children and their mothers were transported to the Summer Camp at Bronte. Comforts and cheer were provided also to the weary Veterans of two World Wars. A pro- gramme also was furnished for the Annual Garden Party of these Veterans, plus the donation of a record player. It is a work worthy of our high Masonic traditions. One must also acknowledge the kindly visitations and contacts of the Special Sick Committee of this Organization with our many unfortunate Companions who were inmates of various hospitals. CHAPTER NOTICES

It is noticed that some Chapter Notices are not up to date, through lacking information as to the business in hand, as dates only are not sufficient; also, regarding new Candidates for ballot, the information on each should give the Candidate's name and address, the name of the Proposer and Seconder, his Lodge, and nature of business.

I must also point out that a copy of each Chapter's Notice should be sent, by each Scribe E., to the Grand Z., the Grand Super- intendent of their District, and the Grand Scribe E. GRAND SUPERINTENDENTS

My thanks are due the Grand Superintendents for duty well done in their various Districts. I trust each one has enjoyed holding this important position in Grand Chapter. I am assured that all have faithfully performed their required duties, and I heartily congratulate them at the termination of their tenure of office. HONOURS

It is difficult to find adequate words to sincerely thank the Officers and Companions of those Chapters who have seen fit to confer on me the distinct privilege of Honourary Membership, viz.: King Solomon Chapter, No. 8—Toronto. Beaver Chapter, No. 74—Strathroy. Occident Chapter, No. 77—Toronto. Ottawa Chapter, No. 222-Ottawa.

It is a thrilling experience to be the recipient of such an honour, and I esteem and appreciate the thought which prompted the Companions of those Chapters, to believe me worthy of being numbered among their ranks. My grateful thanks are yours. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 47 NON-ACTIVE CHAPTERS

We still have not unravelled the problem of the Chapter at Mattawa, but I expect to have a complete report from District No. 15 as to the situation which now obtains, and a recommendation as to their desires.

Before ending this address, I should like to thank Most Excel- lent Companion R. V. E. Conover for the work and care he has taken in formulating the address to Her Majesty, The Queen, and for arranging to have it so beautifully prepared for transmission to Her Majesty. It is a presentation worthy of this Grand Chapter.

I cannot express sufficiently my grateful thanks to our genial, efficient and hard-working Grand Scribe E., Right Excellent Com- panion Fred J. Johnson, for all the support he has given me during the past year, and for his kindness in so many directions. I feel the affairs of our Grand Chapter are in good hands. Also, I must extend my sincere thanks to Miss Dorothy Colling, who is so capable an assistant to our Grand Scribe E.

For the advice, support, encouragement and co-operation of the other members of Grand Council, and the Advisory Committee of Past Grand Principals, my thanks and full appreciation are due. I am most grateful to each one of them.

In drawing this report to a close, I think it is not too optimistic to state that the Chapters in our Jurisdiction are, with one or two exceptions, progressing satisfactorily. Interest is being sustained everywhere and enthusiasm prevails in most places. We have fertile fields to draw from in our numerous Grand Lodges, who are numerically increasing, and surely it is not being too egotistical to believe that there should be an upward trend in our Capitular membership. We should strive to encourage at least twenty-five per cent or more of our craft Masons to become Royal Arch Masons, in order to bring our total to about 30,000. If every active Royal Arch Companion decided to get one candidate during this year, we certainly would go "Over the top." One thing is assured, that we have something to offer craft Masons which is of value to their Masonic life, for as most of you know it has been defined that pure Ancient Freemasonry consists of three degrees, viz.: Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason, including the Holy

Royal Arch, which is so truly denominated "the essence of Free- masonry." Most people, when they start any project, like to com- 48 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA plete the same, and so it should be with all Masons, they should continue to the Royal Arch.

Finally, my Companions, it has been said in a Greek adage, and I quote, "Life is the gift of nature, but beautiful living is the gift of wisdom."

Therefore, Companions, we must see that our buildings and dedications are good offerings while travelling along the rugged path of life, and continue our efforts of search until God is revealed in all His essence of Majesty—incomprehensible. The search is to prove our knowledge—so that we may realize and know that He is the Alpha and Omega—the beginning and ending—God, the Creator of all things. We pass through trials, difficulties, we die, that we may know that He is beyond death—the everlasting, all powerful Jehovah. Therefore, we come by measured steps to a spiritual understanding of life's ultimate truth, to know what lies at the core of faith's endeavour, the goal of man's highest hopes, viz., to place ourselves, and all that we have done and been at His feet that we may worship Him for evermore. It is essential that we be ready "ere the week closes and the Sabbath of Eternity set in." To discover God and all that He means to us is our great task, and that duty should be clearly understood by all Royal Arch Companions. Our temples may be destroyed, but if the foundations have been well and truly laid, we shall see His glory which makes possible a re-building of our hopes and desires, by the knowledge of the loveliness of His divine will for man, for

"While we deliberate, He reigns; when we decide wisely, He reigns; when we decide foolishly, He reigns; when we serve Him in humble loyalty, He reigns; when we serve Him self- assertively, He reigns; when we rebel and seek to withhold

our service, He reigns—the Alpha and Omega, which is and which was and which is to come, the Almighty."

Respectfully and Fraternally submitted,

GRAND Z. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 49 ADDENDUM:

Since writing this report, on the unanimous recommendation of the Grand Chapter Executive, in accordance with Section 88A of the Constitution, as Grand Z., I have conferred upon Companion Nelson Collins Hart of London Chapter, R.A.M., No. 150, G.R.C., of London, the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, A.F.&A.M., of Canada, in the Province of Ontario, the rank of Past Zerubbabel, for most distinguished service rendered the Craft and Freemasonry. His installation and Investiture will be arranged by London Chapter, associated with Grand Chapter at a mutually convenient occasion.

Moved by R. Ex. Comp. J. A. M. Taylor, seconded by R. Ex. Comp. J. L. House, and—

Resolved,—That the address of the M. Ex., the Grand Z. be referred to the Committee on the Grand Z's Address, to report thereon during the present Convocation of Grand Chapter. 50 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA GRAND SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS

To the Most Excellent the Grand Z., Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Musons of Canada.

ST. CLAIR DISTRICT No. 1

R. Ex. Comp. Frank Joseph Armstrong,

St. Clair District No. 1

It is with much pleasure that I submit my report on the condition of Capitular Masonry in St. Clair District No. 1.

Let me first express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Past Principal and Principals of the district for the honour conferred on me in electing me as their Grand Superintendent, and also wish to thank Most Excellent Companion A. G. N. Bradshaw Grand "Z" for his confirmation of the same.

Immediately following my election I appointed Ex. Companion

Fred J. Cowell as my Secretary who accompanied me on all my official visits. His assistance has materially lessened my official duties by his careful scrutiny of the Scribe's Ezra books in each chapter and his reports thereon and to him I tender my most grateful thanks.

On June 8, 1951, I called a Chapter of Instruction at Chatham which was attended by the Principals of the district. At this meeting we discussed the recommendation of the Most Excellent the Grand "Z" and arranged a schedule of my official visits which were carried out as follows: —

June 15—Lome Chapter, No. 164, West Lome June 26-McNabb Chapter, No. 88, Dresden Sept. 5—Blenheim Chapter, No. 239, Blenheim Sept. 12—King Cyrus Chapter, No. 119, Leamington Sept. 17—Erie Chapter, No. 73, Ridgetown Oct. 1—Sombra Chapter, No. 153, Wallaceburg

Oct. 1 1—Wellington Chapter, No. 47, Chatham Nov. 2—Prince of Wales Chapter, No. 71, Amherstburg Nov. 5—Ark Chapter, No. 80, Windsor Nov. 14—Thos. Peters, Chapter No. 250, Windsor

On all my visits I was received most cordially as the Represent- ative of the Most Excellent the Grand First Principal and all chap- ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 51 ters conferred one of the degrees in a very efficient manner with the exception of two, and I am satisfied that these chapters are capable of doing so according to the manual of instruction.

I pay tribute to the Scribes of the district on the excellent condition of the books and records. In all cases the books are kept according to regulations and are most neat and accurate.

On my official viist to McNabb Chapter, No. 88, I had the pleasure of witnessing the presentation of a 25 year Past Principal Jewel with 50 year bar to Rt. Ex. Companion Ed. Worth by Rt. Ex. Companion E. Paling. Rt. Ex. Companion Ed. Worth replied by giving a history of Rt. Ex. Comp. McNabb which was most interesting.

It was my great pleasure to visit Ark Chapter, No. 80 on the occasion of their annual visit to Port Lawrence Chapter, Toledo, Ohio, when I had the honour of taking the chair in the exemplifi- cation of the M.E.M. Degree.

The sympathy of the district is extended to the Prince of Wales Chapter, No. 71, following the death of V. Ex. Comp. M. Thistle and Erie Chapter, No. 73 on the passing of Rt. Ex. Comp. Childs. They will be missed in the district.

Annual church services were held by Prince of Wales Chapter, No. 71, Amherstburg, King Cyrus, No. 119, Leamington, Ark No. 80, Windsor, Thos. Peters, No. 250, Windsor and Sombra, No. 153, Wallaceburg. The Grand Superintendent attended four of these services which were well attended. I attended the annual church service at St. Paul's Cathedral, Detroit, Mich., together with a large number from the district. It was under the auspices of the Wayne County High Priest's Association. The Very Rev. Chas. Brown of St. Paul's Cathedral, London, Ont., was the guest preacher.

It was my pleasure to be installing Principal at (5) Chapters and was the honoured guest and assisted at two others.

I would say that Capitular Masonry in St. Clair District is in a healthy condition but recommend that some of the Chapters increase their annual dues so that their annual income from dues would care for the financial requirements of the chapters.

In conclusion I would like to express to the officers and companions of the district my thanks and appreciation for their kind- 52 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA ness during my year as Grand Superintendent. The past year has brought me many new and valuable experiences and many new and treasured friends, and to my successor I offer my support and co-operation.

LONDON DISTRICT No. 2

R. Ex. Comp. Arnold Stewart McLean, London District, No. 2

I have the honour of submitting my report as Grand Superin- tendant of London District, No. 2.

I would like, first of all, to express my appreciation to the several Chapters of this London District, No. 2, for the honour conferred by electing me to the office of Grand Superintendent, also to the Most Excellent} the Grand First Principal for confirming my election.

My first duty was to appoinnt Excellent Companion R. M. Story, of Bruce Chapter, No. 53, as my District Secretary. His able assistance was of great benefit to me and he has my sincere thanks for the help given throughout the year.

On May 4th, 1951, I attended a Convocation of Wawanosh Chapter, No. 15, on the occasion of Ruling Principals Night, when the Ruling Principals of the District conferred the Royal Arch Degree on a class of candidates, with Ex. Comp. C. Baker as Z. The work was done in a very creditable manner, and a very good representative number of Companions from the District were present.

On May 13th, I attended Divine Service, sponsored by Wawa- nosh Chapter, No. 15, held at the Central United Church, Sarnia. The service was well attended by the Companions of the District.

On May 20th, I attended Divine Service, sponsored by Niles- town Chapter, No. 247, and held in Dorchester.

On June 3rd, attended Divine Service sponsored by The St. Andrew Chapter, No. 238, held in Wellington United Church in London.

On June 8th, I had the pleasure of being present at a Banquet held to celebrate the 29th Anniversary of the St. Andrew Chapter, No. 238. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 53

A very pleasant evening was spent at the Cobblestone Inn, London, Most Ex. Comp. A. G. N. Bradshaw and Mrs. Bradshaw were present, and a very enjoyable social evening was had by all.

June 12th. A Chapter of Instruction was held in the Chapter Room of Beaver Chapter, No. 74, Strathroy, over 40 Companions being present. Instructions from Grand Chapter were passed on to those present and instruction in the three Degrees was given. I was very ably assisted by Rt. Ex. Comp. D. W. Duncan, Rt. Ex.

Comp. J. H. Teasell, and Very Ex. Comp. H. E. Abell, to each of whom I give my sincere thanks.

Sept. 22nd. Attended an Emergent Meeting of Hiawatha Chapter, No. 252, when the Royal Arch Degree was conferred by Companions from Hamilton Chapter, No. 175, with Most Ex. Comp. Fred Dean as Z.

Official Visits of Inspection were as follows:

Sept. 28— St. George's Chapter, No. 5, London. Oct. 2-St. Paul's Chapter, No. 242, Lambeth. Oct. 5—Beaver Chapter, No. 74, Strathroy. Oct. 8-Vimy Chapter, No. 214, Inwood. Oct. 12—Wawanosh Chapter, No. 15, Sarnia. Oct. 15—Minnewawa Chapter, No. 78, Parkhill. Oct. 17-Bruce Chapter, No. 53, Petrolia. Oct. 25-The St. Andrew Chapter, No. 238, London. Nov. 1—Aylmer Chapter, No. 81, Aylmer. Nov. 5—Hiawatha Chapter, No. 252, Sarnia. Nov. 8—Palestine Chapter, No. 54, St. Thomas. Nov. 15—Nilestown Chapter, No. 247, Nilestown. Nov. 20—London Chapter, No. 150, London.

Nov. 28—St. John's Chapter, No. 3, London.

Degrees were conferred on each occasion except St. John's Chapter, No. 3, in which was held the election of Officers.

On all visits I was properly received and given a cordial welcome as Representative of the Grand First Principal.

On October 14th a District Divine Service was held in Petrolia at St. Paul's United Church, Rev. H. E. Moorhouse, M.A., B.D., conducted the service. We were honoured in having the Most Ex. Companion A. G. N. Bradshaw with us on the occasion, who assisted at the reading of the lessons. 54 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

October 27th. Attended Reception in the Masonic Temple, London, to honour our Grand First Principal. A large number were present at the banquet, including Companions from Port Huron Chapter, Port Huron. The gift of a mantel clock was presented to Most Ex. Companion A. G. N. Bradshaw as a token of the esteem in which he is held by the Companions.

After the banquet the Companions adjourned to the Red Room where the M.M.M. Degree was exemplified by the Degree Team from Pt. Huron Chapter, Pt. Huron. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

October 28th. Attended Divine Service, sponsored by London Chapter No. 150, held at St. Paul's Cathedral, London. A large number of Companions attended. The Very Rev. Brother R. C. Brown, M.A., DD., conducted the service, and Most Ex. Comp. A. G. N. Bradshaw assisted reading the lessons.

Nov. 12th. Attended Ceremony of Dedication of the Chapter Room of Vimy Chapter, No. 214, Inwood. The Most Ex. Grand First Principal presided, assisted by Rt. Ex. Comp. Fred Johnson and Grand Chapter Officers. There was a good attendance of Companions from the district and an instructive and enjoyable evening was had by all.

Feb. 2nd, 1952. Attended International Night sponsored by Hiawatha Chaper, No. 252, Sarnia. A large number of visitors from the United States attended and the presence of the ladies on this occasion made it a most successful event.

March 5th. A very pleasant social evening was held by Aylmer Chapter, No. 81. A large number of companions and brethren with their wives were present. Entertainment and dancing contributed to the enjoyment of a very successful Ladies Night.

March 7th. Beaver Chapter, No. 74, was host to Most Ex. Comp. A. G. N. Bradshaw and Companions from London District No. 2. The Royal Arch Degree was conferred by officers from London and District, the Grand First Principal taking part in the work. Rt. Ex. Comp. W. B. Stothers acted as First Principal.

A Life Membership in Beaver Chapter, No. 74, was presented to Most Ex. Comp. A. G. N. Bradshaw, the presentation being made in an impressive manner by Ex. Comp. A. W. Holt. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 55

Many Companions from the District were present and a well served lunch completed a very pleasant evening.

The Chapters in this District are progressing and interest in the work is being displayed by the officers and Companions.

The Financial standing of the Chapters in the District is generally good, and steps have been, and are being taken to increase the dues where necessary.

In closing, I wish to thank all the Companions for the friendly companionship displayed on all occasions, and for the privilege of having served them as Representative of The Grand First Principal.

WILSON DISTRICT No. 3

R. Ex. Comp. Lyle Leland Mansfield,

Wilson District No. 3

It is with a great deal of pleasure, that I submit my report on the condition of Royal Arch Masonry, in Wilson District.

At the beginning, I wish to express to the Officers and Com- panions of Harris Chapter, my sincere appreciation for the confidence placed in me, by being chosen. Also to the Principals and Companions of the District, for the high honour conferred on me, by electing me to the high office of Grand Superintendent, and to the Grand "Z", Most Excellent Companion A. G. N. Bradshaw, for confirming the same.

My first pleasant duty, was to appoint Ex. Comp. P. V. L. Pedolin as the District Secretary and to whom I want to express my sincere thanks, for the unselfish advice, courtesy and efficient performance of his duty.

I was accompanied by the District Secretary, on all of my official visits, which were arranged and carried out as follows: — Oct. 2—Tillsonburg Chapter, No. 255, Tillsonburg Oct. 10-Regal Chapter, No. 253, Port Dover Oct. 15—Brant Chapter, No. 115, Paris

Oct. 26-Oxford Chapter, No. 18, Woodstock 56 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

Nov. 8—Ezra Chapter, No. 23, Simcoe Nov. 9—Harris Chapter, No. 41, Ingersoll

Nov. 15—Mount Horeb Chapter, No. 20, Brantford

I arranged for a chapter of instruction, which was held in Harris Chapter rooms, Ingersoll, on June 26, 1951, and was attended by a goodly number of the Past Principals of the Chapters in the District. I am confident these meetings contribute a large part to the efficiency and uniformity of the work, also the congeniality in the individual Chapters and the entire district.

I paid fraternal visits to all the Chapters prior to the official visits and I am greatly indebted to the goodly number of the Com- panions, for the support and encouragement given by accompanying me on all occasions.

I had proposed to hold a district meeting, at which time the Most Excellent the Grand First Principal was invited to attend and present a 25 year Past Principal's Jewel, but unfortunately after numerous attempts were made, we were unable to select a date on which the Most Excellent would be able to attend. Owing to ill health of the recipient, a number of the Past Principals journeyed with me to the home of Excellent Companion Arthur S. Crawford, on November 11, 1951, and on behalf of the Most Excellent, the Grand First Principal, I presented Ex. Comp. Crawford with the 25 year Past Z's Jewell. We are very sorry to report, that Ex. Comp. Crawford has since passed on to the Grand Chapter above, on March 13, 1952.

A 25 year Past Principal's jewel was also presented to Ex. Comp. G. M. McKay, on January 10, 1952, by St. Clair Chapter No. 231, Toronto, on behalf of the Most Excellent and Harris Chapter, No. 41, of which Ex. Comp. McKay is a member although now a resident of Toronto.

We were most cordially received on all visits and without exception, with the dignity due the Grand Chapter and the Most Excellent, whom I was representing.

On my official visits I witnessed all three degrees conferred and the very effective and serious manner in which the work was given as well as received by the candidates is worthy of commendation. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 57

All the Chapters are in a very satisfactory condition financially and while not showing extraordinary gains, they are continuing to prosper in membership.

I had the pleasure of forming an installation team and installing the officers of Harris Chapter, No. 41 and Tillsonburg Chapter No. 255, jointly in Ingersoll, on January 11th. Also installing Oxford Chapter No. 18, officers and Mt. Horeb Chapter, No. 20, Officers in their respective chapter rooms, at their regular convocations in January.

By the time my term of office has expired I willl have visited the entire district three times, and as I retire I sincerely wish for my successor every success and may he be tendered the same kind hospitality and co-operation from the district, that contributed to make my term so pleasant and one I shall ever remember.

WELLINGTON DISTRICT No. 4

R. Ex. Comp. David Albert Cox Wellington District No. 4

It is with much pleasure that I submit this report on the condition of Capitular Masonry in this District. I first want to express my sincere thanks to the Companions of this District for the high honour they conferred on me in electing me Grand Superintendent for the year 1951-52, and also the Most Excellent, the Grand First Principal, Major A. G. N. Bradshaw for confirming the same—and to Ex. Comp. H. F. Wismer whom I appointed as my Secretary and who accompanied me on all of my Visitations and rendered me great Assistance.

On May 5th, I sent out a Circular Letter to all Chapters in District No. 4, announcing my Election to Superintendent of this District, asking each to submit a date which to them, would be convenient for my Visitation, also to send a copy of all Notices of Meetings to the Grand Z, and Grand Scribe E.

On May 11th, I visited Bernard Chapter, Listowel a neighbouring District where Very Ex. Companion Blackmore was presented with a 50 Year Jewel, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. The presentation was made by the Most Excellent, the Grand First Principal, Major A. G. N. Bradshaw. 58 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

On June 21st, I made my Official Visit to Durham Chapter, the M.E.M. Degree was conferred in a most creditable manner, the Officers and Members showing good interest in their Chapter Activity.

September 12th, I visited Shelburne Chapter where the M.M.M. Degree was exemplified in a most creditable manner, they also had three applications on hand.

I visited Kitchener on October 5th, where the M.E.M. Degree was worked in a very creditable manner and good interest shown by all the Companions.

On October 9th, I paid my Official Visit to Enterprise Chapter, Palmers ton, on this occasion, no degree was put on, but I had seen all the degrees worked during the season and their work was of a good standard. There was a good number of visitors present, including Rt. Ex. Companion R. E. MacLennan, Grand Superintend- ent of District No. 6.

On October 12th, I paid my Official Visit to Guelph Chapter where the R.A.M. Degree was conferred and was of a high standard.

October 15th, I visited Gait Chapter where the M.M.M. Degree was conferred in a most creditable manner. Chapter Activities of interest shown by all Companions. I had the pleasure of meeting at this Convocation, a Past High Priest from the State of Mass. in the person of Harold B. Crossman.

October 16th, I visited Preston Chapter where the R.A.M. degree was worked in a most creditable manner and good interest shown by the Companions. Owing to the absence of the ruling Z through an operation, Ex. Comp. Schmidendorf took the First Principal's Chair.

On October the 18th, I visited Georgetown, where the R.A.M. Degree was exemplified in a most impressing manner, all Officers very efficient.

October 23rd, I visited Orangeville Chapter, where the M.E.M. Degree was worked most creditably, the officers very efficient and the spirit of Companions good.

I was received in all Chapters most cordially. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 59

Ex. Companion Wismer, my Secretary accompanied me on all visitations and rendered me very efficient support of which I am very grateful.

I had the honour and pleasure of presenting two 25 year jewels on my visitation to Kitchener and also one 25 year Jewel on my visitation to Guelph. A very pleasant hour was spent in the banquet hall on each occasion.

In conclusion I want to thank all the Chapters in the District for their support and kindness shown me during my term of Office, I shall ever remember the happy memories of my term of Office as your representative as Grand Superintendent.

HAMILTON DISTRICT No. 5

R. Ex. Comp. Fred Eastwood Hamilton District No. 5

As my term of office as Grand Superintendent of Hamilton

District No. 5, draws to a close it is a pleasure for me to submit my report on the conditions and activities of Royal Arch Masonry in this district.

I wish first to express my appreciation to the Principals and Past Principals of the District for the high honour conferred upon me by them in electing me to the office of Grand Superintendent, and to the Most Excellent the Grand Z. A. G. N. Bradshaw for confirming the same.

To Ex. Comp. George Lambert who very kindly accepted my invitation to act as District Secretary, I also wish to express my appreciation for the assistance he has rendered in performing the duties of this important office, he has accompanied me on all my visits, and has performed his duties in a most capable manner.

My inspection visits were as follows: Sept. 18—The Hamilton Chapter, No. 175, Hamilton, Ont. Sept. 28—Hiram Chapter, No. 2, Hamilton, Ontario. Oct. 1—Keystone Chapter, No. 224, Hamilton, Ontario. Oct. 17-White Oak Chapter, No. 104, Oakville, Ontario. Oct. 18—St. Clair Chapter, No. 75, Milton, Ontario. Oct. 23—Caledonia Chapter, No. 236, Caledonia, Ontario. Nov. 8—St. John's Chapter, No. 6, Hamilton, Ontario. 60 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

Nov. 12—McKay Chapter, No. 243, Stoney Creek, Ontario. Feb. 19—Ancaster Chapter, No. 155, Ancaster, Ontario.

On each occasion I was received most cordially with Grand Honours and given a very warm welcome as the representative of the Grand First Principal, and the loyalty towards Grand Chapter was expressed by all the Companions.

On all my visits of inspection I witnessed the conferring of degrees, and the work is being done in a very good manner throughout the district and I was privileged to speak to the Companions on the work of the evening. I also stressed the need and usefulness of committees as they affected each chapter and urged the Com- panions to work as a team in order to promote the best interest of Royal Arch Masonry.

On the occasion of my visit to McKay Chapter it was my happy privilege on behalf of the Grand First Principal to present to Rt. Ex. Comp. John Lee his 25 year Past Principal's Jewel. Rt. Ex. Comp. Lee has been an active member of McKay Chapter since its founding and still is an active officer being Scribe E.

Hamilton District has been greatly honoured in having the good fortune of enjoying two official visits by the Grand First Principal.

On November 15th St. Clair Chapter, No. 75 celebrated their seventy fifth anniversary it was marked by the presence of the Grand First Principal who thus honoured the District accompanied by Rt. Rt. Ex. Ex. Comp. J. M. Taylor, Grand Second Principal, Comp. Robert Clark Fred J. Johnson, Grand Scribe E. and Rt. Ex. Comp. of the Grand Executive Committee and again on November 20th M. Ex. Comp. Bradshaw presided at a meeting of The Hamilton Chapter, No. 75, assisted by past and present Grand Chapter officers when Companion and Past Grand Master M. Wor. Bro. T. H. Simpson was installed as a Past Ex. First Principal. On each of these occasions Most Excellent Comp. A. N. Bradshaw gave a most inspiring address.

Divine Service for the District was held Sunday, November 4th at Laidlaw Memorial United Church, Hamilton. The service was B.D., Minister of the conducted by Bro. The Rev. J. A. Tuer, M.A,. church and was well attended by the Companions and their ladies, ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 61 amongst whom was Most Excellent Companion Fred Dean, Past Grand Z.

The condition of Royal Arch Masonry in Hamilton District, No. 5 is quite favourable and is on a sound basis. In every Chapter visited there was evidence of sincere effort of all officers and Com- panions this is undoubtedly the reason for the Chapters being in a healthy condition both financially and fraternally.

In closing I wish to thank all the Companions throughout the District for their loyal support and kindness shown me and I shall ever treasure the many' happy memories of my term of office as Grand Superintendent.

HURON DISTRICT No. 6

R. Ex. Comp. K. Murray MacLennan Huron District No. 6

It is with much pleasure, I submit my report on the activities and conditions of Capitular Masonry in Huron District, No. 6.

To the Ruling Principals of this district I wish to express my very deep appreciation of the honor conferred upon Lebanon Chapter and myself, in electing me to this high office and to the Most Excellent the Grand First Principal for his confirmation of my election.

Immediately following my election I appointed Ex. Comp. K. H. Saxton as my secretary and I extend to him my sincere thanks for the able manner in which he performed his duties. He accompanied me on all my official visits, I would also like to express my appreciation to all the past Grand Superintendents in the districts who in any way helped me during my term of office.

My inspection visits were as follows:

June 11— St. James Chapter, No. 46, St. Marys. June 12—Lucknow Chapter, No. 147, Lucknow. June 15—Havelock Chapter,, No. 63, Kincardine. Oct. 12—Bernard Chapter, No. 146, Listowel Oct. 15-Mallock Chapter, No. 66, Seaforth Oct. 16-Huron, No. 30, Goderich Nov. 6-Elliot Chapter, No. 129, Mitchell 62 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

Nov. 20—Lebanon Chapter, No. 84, Wingham Nov. 23—Tecumseh Chapter, No. 24, Stratford Dec. 4—Chastry Chapter, No. 130, Southampton On each inspection visit I was received most cordially with

Grand Honours and given a very warm welcome as the Represent- ative of the Grand First Principal.

On each of my visits a degree was conferred, except in the case of one chapter and at this one the election of officers took place. I found the conditions of all the Chapters encouraging but some showed some lack of enthusiasm.

On each of my visits I was privileged to speak to the Com- panions on the work of the evening and hope I have left some useful thoughts with the Companions.

On June 22 the Companions of Bernard and Lebanon Chapters visited St. Georges Chapter, London, and conferred the R.A.M. with members from both chapters doing a splendid job.

At the December meeting at Lucknow Chapter, No. 147, the R.A.M. was conferred by the officers of St. Georges Chapter, Lon- don, with Rt. Ex. Comp. B. Stothers acting as First Principal. As one of the candidates for this evening was a brother of Rt. Ex.

Comp. Stothers, it was very appropriate, and Companions of both chapters enjoyed it, as well as several visiting Companions.

During the year the Companions were shocked in hearing of the death of our Immediate Past Grand Supt. in the person of Rt. Ex. Comp. William Elliott, Mitchell, Ont.

On my inspection of Lebanon Chapter I was pleased to have Rt. Ex. Comp. David Cox, Grand Superintendent of Wellington District, No. 4, assist me during the evening.

My year has been an interesting one for me and would again like to think of the officers and Companions for their very kind co-operation during my term of office.

NIAGARA DISTRICT No. 7

R. Ex. Comp. Orland Merritt Krick

Niagara District No. 7

As my term of office as Grand Superintendent of Niagara

District No. 7, draws to a close, it is with great pleasure that I present ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 63 my report on the condition of Royal Arch Masonry for 1951-1952.

First of all I wish to express my sincere thanks to the Principals and Past Principals of the Chapters of Niagara District, No. 7, for their support in electing me to the office of Grand Superintendent and to Most Excellent Companion A. G. N. Bradshaw our Grand First Principal for confirming my election.

My first pleasant duty was to appoint Ex. Comp. The Reverend E. C. McCullagh as District Secretary, who so graciously accepted the position.

I also wish at this time to express my great appreciation for the assistance he has rendered to Royal Arch Masonry and myself in performing the duties of this important office.

I am also especially grateful to the Companions of McCalluna Chapter for their loyal support in accompanying me on all my official visits and also unofficial visits.

I was enabled to visit each chapter at least once and most of them twice during my term of office. On every occasion as representative of the Most Excellent The Grand First Principal I was received in a most kind and courteous manner and in all cases found that the ritualistic work was well done, with the officers interpreting the ritual to the candidates in a very efficient manner.

I submit herewith a list of my Official Visits of Inspection in 1951.

Sept. 21—Mount Nebo, Chapter No. 76, Niagara Falls Oct. 1—Grimsby Chapter, No. 69, Grimsby Oct. 12—Mount Moriah Chapter, No. 19, St. Catharines Nov. 2—Niagara Chapter, No. 55, Niagara-on-the-Lake Nov. 7-Willson Chapter, No. 64, Welland Nov. 13—Hugh Murray Chapter, No. 184, Fort Erie Nov. 26-Smithville Chapter, No. 240, Smithville Dec. 6—King Hiram Chapter, No. 57, Port Colborne Dec. 17-McCallum Chapter, No. 29, Dunnville

One of the highlights of my year as Grand Superintendent was the first Royal Arch Divine Service ever to be held in Niagara Dist- rict No. 7. We felt that to make this Service a success we should hold it in a central place for the convenience of the Companions and so decided to hold same in Welland. 64 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

With the aid of some of the companions of Willson Chapter we were able to secure St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Welland, and also "The Crusaders Male Choir" under the direction of organist Earl Rounds.

My worthy secretary The Reverend E. C. McCullagh preached a most excellent sermon on Royal Arch Masonry his subject being "The Stone Which the Builders Rejected" and was so well received by approximately 200 Companions and it has now been decided to hold another Divine Service in 1952 at Niagara Falls, Royal Arch Masonry appears to be on the increase in Niagara District, No. 7 with some Chapters showing a decided improvement in membership. Also the quality of candidates are of a high standard and the pros- pects for 1952 appears to be good.

On the death of our beloved King and Brother His Majesty King George VI and having instructions from our Grand Scribe E, I immediately wrote all the Chapters in my district requesting that each Chapter observe two minutes silence at their next regular meeting in His memory and that they drape their Charters as a period of mourning for six months.

I also attended the regular convocation of McCallum Chapter

?n February 18th, when the companions of that chapter held a Memorial Service in his memory.

In conclusion, I desire to express my gratitude to the Compan- ions of each Chapter and offer my best wishes for their future success and may my successor in office receive the same courtesies during his term as I have received during mine.

TORONTO EAST DISTRICT No. 8

R. Ex. Comp. Arthur Pickles Toronto East District No. 8

It gives me much pleasure to present my report on the condition of Capitular Masonry in this district.

In presenting my report may I first express my sincere thanks and appreciation for the honour confered upon University Chapter, by the Excellent Companions of Toronto District, No. 8, in electing me to the Office of Grand Superintendent, also to the Grand first 7

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Principal Most Ex. Comp. A. G. N. Bradshaw, for his confirmation of my election.

My first pleasant duty was to appoint my Brother Ex. Comp. Ernest Pickles as my secretary, and for his untiring efforts, and whole-hearted co-operation, I offer my sincere appreciation.

To the Grand Chapter Officers and Principals of the Chapters in this district I would at this time express my many thanks for their advice and council during my term of office.

To our Grand Scribe E. Rt. Ex. Comp. Fred Johnson, I express my personal gratitude for his co-operation, advice and guidance during my term of office.

Following the instructions of the Grand Chapter I called a meeting of the principals of the chapters in the district which was held in the East Toronto Masonic Temple at which a goodly number of the principals were in attendance and the following schedule was arranged.

May 1 1 -York Chapter, No. 62 May 18—Aurora Chapter, No. 235 June 14—Succoth Chapter, No. 135

Oct. 1 -St. Andrew & St. John Chapter, No. 4 Oct. 2—University Chapter, No. 241 Oct. 3-Victoria Chapter, No. 205

Oct. 1 0-Beaver Chapter, No. 225

Oct. 1 7-St. Albans Chapter, No. 2 1 Oct. 19-The St. Patrick's Chapter, No. 145 Oct. 25—King Solomon's Chapter, No. 8 Nov. 5—Beaches Chapter, No. 163 Nov. 14-St. Paul's Chapter, No. 65 Nov. 28-Orient Chapter, No. 79

On all my visits, I was received most cordially, as the representative of the Most Excellent the Grand First Principal, there was a very fine feeling displayed on all my visits, and an expression of loyalty to the Grand Chapter which made my visits very pleasant.

I sent a copy of my report to each first principal of the Chapter I visited, and a letter of encouragement and suggestions to aid their respective Chapters. 66 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

My reports to the Grand Scribe E, will indicate that the degrees were conferred by the various Chapter Officers in a very able manner, and the candidates were very much impressed.

I called for Chapters to volunteer, to confer the three degrees under schools of instruction, and the following Chapters undertook this work: —

Mark Master Degree University Chapter Most Excellent Master Beaver Chapter Degree Royal Arch Degree The St. Patrick's Chapter

The chairs were occupied by ruling and past Principals of the District, who very efficient in the way they conferred these degrees, I may say that at all the Chapters I visited the past principals were out in goodly numbers, and they are the back bone of any Chapter.

I am happy to report that all Chapters in this district are fortunate in having very efficient Scribes E, the books and records being maintained in accordance with regulations, and with neatness and accuracy.

It was my privilege to occupy the chair of first principal in The St. Patrick's Chapter on their Grand Chapter night, when the Grand Chapter Officers conferred the degree of the evening which was done with despatch and accuracy.

I was present at the reception given by St. Alban's Chapter on November 21st to the Rt. Ex. Comp. John H. House on his elevation I to the chair of Grand Third Principal J., spent a very enjoyable evening on this occasion, and extend to Rt. Ex. Comp. House my very best wishes for a successful term of office.

I was also privileged to attend King Solomon's Chapter on November 22nd, at which the Grand First Principal, invested V. Ex. Comp. Fred Hutchinson with his regalia as G.M. 2nd Veil, also Comp. S. G. Tinker, Scribe E with the Grand Chapter Distinguished Service Medal, on this occasion the H.R.A. Degree was conferred by the Past Principal's of the Chapter.

On November 30th I attended Divine Service in the Holy Blossom Temple with the Grand Superintendent of District number 8A and the Companions of that district, together with a large group of Royal Arch Masons from District No. 8, the lovely service con- ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 67 ducted by Rabbi Fienberg was enjoyed by all present.

The Past Principals of the Chapters in the district appear to be supporting their respective Chapters, and giving of their time and knowledge to help the junior officers in the work.

Ex. Comp. Ernest Pickles, my secretary, reports that the books and records of all Chapters in the district are well kept and up to date, and that information requested was readily available, he also reports that a healthy financial condition prevails, and the average attendance is increasing.

The St. Patrick's Chapter, were good enough to permit me to hold a district divine service, co-incident with their own annual event, on March 23rd at Eglinton Avenue United Church, the St. Patrick's pastor, Ex. Comp. Dr. W. J. Johnston, of the Chapter delivered a very inspiring sermon.

The work done by the Royal Arch Welfare Committee is to be commended, their activities in transporting underprivileged Child- ren to the Bronte Summer Camp, and their donation of comforts and entertainment to the Veterans at the Red Chevron Hospital are well worthy of the support of all the Companions.

I shall not pass this way again So let me now relieve some pain Remove some burden from the road Or lighten someones heavy load A helping hand to this one lend Then turn some other to befriend.

The Principals Association of the Districts 8 and 8A are still rendering a very valuable service in advice and instruction to the Chapters of the districts, in this jurisdiction.

To Rt. Ex. Comp. Dr. Samuel Perlman, Grand Superintendent Toronto District, No. 8A I wish to express my sincere thanks for the many kindnesses shown to me during my term of office and the friendly fraternal visits we have made together.

In serving as your Grand Superintendent, I have been broadened and enriched by the wealth of affectionate friendship that has come to me.

I have met the responsibilities and discharged the duties to the best of my ability, I sincerely trust that my humble endeavours to 68 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

perform the important duties connected with this honorable office have met with the approval of the Companions of the district and that their confidence in me has not been misplaced.

In handing this office over to my successor I wish him every good wish during his term of service.

TORONTO WEST DISTRICT No. 8A R. Ex. Comp. Samuel Perlman Toronto West District No. 8A It is with a great deal of pleasure that I submit my report as the Grand Superintendent of Toronto District 8A, to the Most Excellent, the Grand First Principal, Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada.

In presenting this report, may I express my sincere thanks and appreciation for the honour conferred upon me by the Companions of Toronto District 8A, in electing me to this high office of Grand Superintendent by acclamation and also my appreciation to the Grand First Principal, Most Excellent Companion Alexander Noel Bradshaw, for his confirmation of my election.

It was my happy duty and privilege to appoint Ex. Comp. Samuel Abrams as my Secretary, which has proven a happy and profitable choice. He has been a most faithful and efficient Secretary, and his advice and assistance invaluable. For his untiring efforts, I offer my sincerest thanks and appreciation.

To all present and past Grand Chapter Officers, Past Principals and Companions of the District, I express my sincere thanks for their assistance, counsel and support so gracioulsy extended to me during my term of office.

May I also at this time take the liberty of expressing my personal gratitude to the Grand Scribe E, for his co-operation, guidance and timely advice during my term of office as Grand Superintendent.

I called a District Meeting on May 7th, 1951, which was held at the Masonic Temple, 491 College Street, with all Chapters of the district being represented by the Principals and Companions. District business was discussed and a general explanation given as to the requirements expected by the Grand Chapter. Also at this meeting, a schedule of official visits of Inspection was arranged, as follows: — ANNUAL CONVOCATION. TORONTO. 1952 69

June 28-Ulster Chapter, No. 219, Toronto Sept. 27—Toronto Antiquity, No. 91, Toronto Sept. 18-King Cyrus, No. 232, Toronto Oct. 2—Peel Chapter, No. 195, Brampton Oct. 3-Oakwood Chapter, No. 233, Toronto Oct. 9—Shekina Chapter, No. 138, Toronto

Oct. 1 1 -The St. Clair Chapter, No. 23 1 , Toronto Oct. 12—Occident Chapter, No. 77, Toronto Oct. 17—Lebanon Chaper, No. 220, Lambton Mills Oct. 19-Humber Chapter, No. 246, Weston Nov. 6—Mount Sinai Chapter, No. 212, Toronto Nov. 7—Mimico Chapter, No. 215, Mimico Nov. 27-Port Credit Chapter, No. 230, Port Credit Also arranged School of Instruction-

Mount Sinai Chapter Mark Master Mason's Degree Feb. 5, 1952 Mimico Chapter Holy Royal Arch Degree Feb. 6, 1952 Ulster Chapter Most Excellent Master Degree Feb. 28, 1952

These were followed by questions and discussions.

Also a District Divine Service was arranged by Mount Sinai Chapter, No. 212, and held at Holy Blossom Temple at Bathurst and Ava Road, Friday evening, November 30, 1951. Rabbi Abraham Feinberg officiated which was greatly appreciated by the large turn- out of Companions and their lady friends.

On all my official visits I was received most cordially as the representative of the Most Excellent, the Grand First Principal and the spirit of Companionship which prevailed at all convocations was commendable. Degree work was exemplified in all Chapters. Reports submitted to Grand Scribe E. will indicate that the De- grees were conferred by Chapter Officers, and in a few cases substi- tutes had to be called on the last minute. I advocated that the Manual of Instruction should be followed regardless how it was done in the past, so that uniformity should prevail in all Chapters exemplifying degree work.

Royal Arch Masonry in Toronto District 8A had a good year and most Chapters showed gains over last year and there should be good and efficient officers if and when each Chapter will recognize their merits and encourage them to take office.

Ex. Comp. Samuel Abrams, my Secretary, reports that the books and records of all Chapters in the district are well kept and are up 70 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA to date and that returns to Grand Chapter are punctual. Information requested was readily available. Financial conditions of the Chap- ters are improving and all are trying their best to make a success in Capitular Masonry.

Of the thirteen Chapters in the district, I attended to twelve Installations and Investitures of Officers, and I want to congratulate the Present and Past Grand Chapter Officers and Past Principals who conducted the Installation Ceremonies in a most efficient and capable manner.

Besides the Inspection and Installation ceremonies, I also attended in May The St. Clair Chapter, when they were host to Most Ex. Comp. Alexander George Noel Bradshaw, Rt. Ex. Comp. Leslie

J. Colling, Grand Registrar, was invested with his Royal Arch Regalia and Comp. Lowe was awarded the meritorious medal. On September 26th, I attended a field day at Collingwood, conducted by Rt. Ex. Comp. Eagles, Grand Superintendent of District 9, and was given a hearty welcome.

On November 14, 1 visited Beaver Chapter, when Rt. Ex. Comp. Walter Brackner was invested with his Royal Arch Regalia.

On November 16th, visited with the St. Patrick Chapter at their Inspection Night.

On November 21st, visited with St. Albans Chapter at the Reception to Rt. Ex. Comp. John House.

On November 22nd, visited with King Solomon Chapter at the reception to the Grand First Principal, A. N. Bradshaw.

Visited with St. Paul's Chapter on their Installation and In- vestiture and assisted in Installation Ceremonies.

Attended with Occident Chapter on their annual visit to Hiram Chapter in Hamilton.

Attended the St. Patrick Chapter, on March 21st, on their Irish Night.

Attended with Beaver Chapter and the St. Patrick Chapter when they exemplified the degrees of M. E. Master and the Holy Royal Arch degree in their School of Instructions.

Attended on March 14th, Occident Chapter on their 75th Anni- versary. Attended Orient Chapter on March 26, on their 75th ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 71

Anniversary. These invitations I was pleased to accept and was graciously received and most heartily welcomed.

The Royal Arch Welfare had a very successful year and the committee in charge of these functions deserve a lot of credit in expending of their time for the welfare and happiness that they brought to the underprivileged mothers and children for a brief vacation at Bronte and the cheer and fellowship shown to the veterans at the "Red Chevron Soldiers Home." A worthy consideration of every Royal Arch Mason. I hereby wish to express my personal thanks to the committee for their untiring efforts.

CONGRATULATIONS

The Principals Association of Toronto, District 8 and 8A, are rendering a service of advice and instruction to the Chapters of these districts and are to be congratulated on their wonderful work.

In summing up, I would respectfully submit that while my individual reports of each Chapter would convey that the condition of Royal Arch Masonry in this district is good, I would appreciate a little more enthusiasm by the Junior Officers in the rendition of the ritual, an improved attendance, and a little more effort by the Senior Officers to the newly advanced candidates that their desire to proceed and attend convocations, and finally to proceed to take office.

I have visited each chapter at least twice and it is with a great deal of pleasure that I report a satisfactory situation exists in Toronto District 8A.

In conclusion I express my very deep feeling of gratification to all Chapters for the kindness and co-operation which has at all times been extended to me. This has been a constant source of inspiration and has done more towards enabling me to give the district the best possible service commensurate with my qualification and abilities.

To my successor I extend my heartiest congratulations and be- speak for him the same co-operation and kindness I have enjoyed and assure him my whole-hearted support, that he may desire of me. As I reach the end of my administration, as Grand Superintendent, it is with mixed feelings, overwhelming gratitude for the courage 72 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA and appreciation of the loyal, enthusiastic response and co-operation, And finally, if I have succeeded in leaving some thought, some inspiration with the Chapters or individuals as I have journeyed amongst you; if I have done some act, or said some word that will count for good, then I shall feel that my efforts have not been in vain.

GEORGIAN DISTRICT No. 9

R. Ex. Comp. Charles Percival Eagles Georgian District, No. 9

First, I wish to thank the Grand First Principal, Most Excellent Companion Major A. G. N. Bradshaw for accepting my appointment. Also to thank the Companions of Georgian District for their confidence in me by appointing me to the office of Grand Superintendent.

My first act was to appoint Excellent Companion Alden French as District Secretary, and Companion Rev. J. H. Olmsted, District Chaplain.

May 31st, 1951, 1 called a meeting of the present First Principals and Past District Superintendents to be held at San-Mar-Lodge at 7 p.m. where dinner was served with twenty-nine in attendance. After dinner, a round table conference was held and subjects of interest discussed, including dates for visitations. It was decided to hold a District Field Day in the Masonic Temple, Collingwood, which is the most central point in the District, with the different Chapters conferring the various Degrees. Most Excellent Compan- ion Major A. G. N. Bradshaw, the Grand First Principal and Rt.

Excellent Companion Fred }. Johnson the Grand Scribe E as guests of Honour on a date suitable to them, which was September the Twenty-Sixth 1951 at Two-Thirty p.m.

I am proud to say it proved to be a huge success with all Chap- ters of the District well represented, as were Chapters from other Districts, namely: —

Minnesota Chapter, No. 1, St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A. Ionic Chapter, No. 83, Orangeville, Ontario Mt. Sinai Chapter, No. 212 Toronto, Ontario

King Solomon Chapter, No. 8, Toronto, Ontario ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 73

Wellington Chapter, No. 47, Chatham, Ontario. London Chapter, No. 150, London, Ontario Lebanon Chapter, No. 220, Lambton Mills, Ontario

The guest of honour and speaker, Most Excellent Companion Bradshaw was accompanied by the Grand Scribe E, Rt. Excellent Dr. Companion Fred J. Johnson, Rt. Ex. Comp. Samuel Permian, Grand Superintendent of District No. 8A, Toronto, was also present.

At two-thirty p.m. on the above date, Lodge opened in the Mark Master Degree. Couchiching Chapter being first on the agenda conferred this Degree on a class of candidates in most excellent form and closed the Lodge.

Manitou Chapter then opened in the Most Excellent Master Degree and conferred the same in a most able manner, and closed in that Degree at Five Forty-Five p.m.

One hundred and forthy Brethren and Companions were escort- ed to the Presbyterian Church Assembly Hall where a dinner awaited them. After the banquet, the guest speaker Most Excellent Com- panion Bradshaw gave an address that was greatly enjoyed and appreciated by every one present. He also presented a twenty-five year Past First Principal's Jewel to Ex. Comp. Colonel E. Clarke, one of Manitou Chapters oldest Past First Principals. Rt. Excellent

Companion Fred J. Johnson also gave a short and interesting address on the duties of officers of Royal Arch Masonry and outlined his recent visit to Sister Chapters in the Yukon Territory.

At eight fifteen, P.M. Manitou Chapter opened in the Royal Arch Degree and after a short business session, Signet Chapter, No. 34, of Barrie, occupied the chairs and conferred the Royal Arch Degree in a capable manner. Before closing Most Excellent Com- panion Bradshaw thanked the officers and Companions for the very cordial reception extended to him on this his visit to Georgian District, and hoped to return in the not too distant future. Rt.

Excellent Companion Fred J. Johnson presented the golden triangle and Chapter closed in regular form at eleven-forty-five p.m.

During my term of office, I was properly received and warmly welcomed by each Chapter when making my official visits of inspection. Degrees being conferred on every occasion in splendid form, and keen interest shown in Royal Arch Masonry throughout the District. The dates of my official visits were as follows: 1

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Oct. 12, 1951-Couchiching Chapter, No. 198, Orillia Nov. 13, 1951 -Signet Chapter, No. 34, Barrie Jan. 15, 1952—Georgian Chapter, No. 56, Owen Sound Jan. 22, 1952-Amabel Chapter, No. 131, Wiarton Feb. 8, 1952—Kichikewana Chapter, No. 167, Midland Feb. 22, 1952-Manitou Chapter, No. 27, Collingwood

On November twenty-third, 1952, I had the honour of presenting a twenty-five year Past First Principals Jewel to Rt. Ex. Comp. also J. M. H. McGuire of Penetanguishene, Ontario, on February eighth, a twenty-five year Jewel to Rt. Ex. Comp. R. R. Wilson and

V. Ex. Comp. H. J. Thompson, all of Kichikewana Chapter, Mid- land, Ontario. On February sixteenth, it gave me a great deal of pleasure to have the honour of presentting a fifty year Royal Arch Masons Jewel to Companion W. P. Telford of Georgian Chapter, No. 56, Owen Sound.

In conclusion, I wish to thank all the officers and Companions of the District who have in many ways assisted me in the work, making my term as Grand Superintendent of Georgian District, No. 9, a memorable event in my Masonic career, which I shall always treasure.

PRINCE EDWARD DISTRICT, No. 11

R. Ex. Comp. Edwin Thomas Nayler,

Prince Edward District, No. 1

As my term of office draws to a close it gives me great pleasure to submit my report on conditions of Capitular Masonry in this grand old district.

I would first like to express my appreciation to the Excellent Companions of my own chapter and of the district who by their support elected me to that high office and to Most Ex. Comp. Bradshaw for confirming the same.

I appointed Ex. Comp. D. Kernohan as district secretary, an office he fulfilled in a very capable manner. He accompanied me on all official visits as well as on numerous other occasions. I also wish to express my appreciation to Companions of Madoc Chapter who showed their interest by attending many of these meetings. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 75

On May 17th, a meeting was held in Madoc to which 1st Principals and Scribe "E" of each chapter in the district were invited as well as P.G.S. A goodly number attended and the instructions received at Grand Chapter were explained and the dates for official visits were set as follows: —

June 19—Presqu'ile Chapter, No. 144, Brighton Oct. 15—Prince Edward Chapter, No. 31, Picton Oct. 16— St. Mark's Chapter, No. 26, Trenton Oct. 17—Mount Sinai Chapter, No. 44, Napanee Oct. 25—Keystone Chapter, No. 72, Stirling

Nov. 6.—Moira Chapter, No. 7, Belleville Nov. 25-Madoc Chapter, No. 161, Madoc Dec. 10-Quinte Friendship Chapter, No. 227, Belleville.

On May 25th the Principals Association of this district held their spring meeting which was attended by a large number of enthusiastic Ex. Comps. After much discussion it was decided to hold a field day in the fall. Belleville was selected as the site and various committees were appointed to have charge of degree work, entertainment, banquet, etc.

September 16th, District Divine Service was held in United Church, Madoc, at 11 a.m. Over eighty Companions attended. A very inspiring message was delivered by Bro. Rev. Lane. After service the Companions were invited to a basket lunch at my cottage, Moira Lake, of which a number of Companions with their families availed themselves and enjoyed the boating afterwards.

On September 27th, this district was honored by a visit from Most Ex. Comp. Bradshaw, who was accompanied by our Grand Scribe '"E" Rt. Ex. Comp. F. Johnson. The meeting was held at Napanee, Mount Sinai Chapter being hosts. At the convocation M. Ex. Comp. Bradshaw preesnted 50 year Jewels to two brothers, Rt. Ex. Comp. E. J. Walters and Rt. Ex. Comp. C. A. Walters. At the banquet following M. Ex Comp Bradshaw delivered a very instructive and inspiring address for which the Companions were duly appreciative Rt. Ex. Comp. N. Armstrong, Grand Superintendent of Frontenac district was a guest and responded to the toast "Our Visitors."

FIELD DAY: On November 28th, Companions from all chapters in this district converged on the beautiful Masonic Temple in Belleville, where at 2.30 p.m. a lodge of M.M.M. was formed by 76 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

Companions from Moira, St. Mark's, Keystone and Presqu'ile Chapters and ten candidates received the honorary degree of M.M.M. At 4.30 p.m. a lodge of M.E.M. was formed by Com- panions from Quinte Friendship, Mount Sinai, Prince Edward and Madoc Chapters and thirty candidates were received and acknowledged as M.E.M. At 6.30 p.m. approximately three hundred Com- panions assembled in the banquet hall to partake of a venison supper and to hear an eloquent and inspiring address given by M. Ex. Comp. F. Dean. Moira Chapter opened at 8.30 p.m. and the offices were taken over by R. Ex. Companions of the district and assisted by M. Ex. Comp. F. Dean, thirty candidates were raised to the Su- preme Degree of the Holy Royal Arch.

My thanks to the members of the various committees who by their endeavours made this first field day in this district such an outstanding success. Special thanks to Mrs. Smith, wife of Rt. Ex. Comp. Bruce Smith, who cooked the venison donated by her husband and myself, in such a manner that expressions of appreciation were received from all quarters.

On my official visits I was received with the dignity and respect as the representative of the Most Excellent First Principal. In seven chapters degrees were conferred in a very capable manner. The one, exception was held shortly after field day and I gladly concurred in the request that a degree be dispensed with as it was the election of officers and I knew from previous experience that the affairs of this chapter were in excellent hands.

In January, assisted by Ex. Comps. from Madoc Chapter I installed and invested the officers for 1952 of Keystone and Madoc Chapters.

On my official visit to Mount Sinai Chapter, Bro. Fred Bell and his three sons received the honorary degree of Mark Master Mason. This is something I will always remember. At the time of writing this report I have accepted an invitation to be present and assist in raising the FOUR BELLS to the Supreme Degree of the Holy Royal Arch. May this quartette be long spared to enjoy the associations with their Companions.

During the year 1951-52 Capitular Masonry in Prince Edward District has had a banner year. Every chapter have had several candidates. The work was put on in a very efficient manner and ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 77

is practically uniform throughout the district. Three Chapters have revised their by-laws.

In conclusion I wish to convey my sincere appreciation and thanks to the Companions of this district who so ably supported every project put forward for the benefit of Capitular Masonry and specially to the Rt. Ex. Companions who were always ready with action as well as advice when called upon. To them great credit is due and I know they as well as myself will give the same loyal support to the next incumbent of this high office.

ST. LAWRENCE DISTRICT, No. 12

R. Ex. Comp. Lawrence Noble Armstrong

St. Lawrence District, No. 12

As my term of office as Grand Supt., draws to a close, it is a great pleasure for me to submit for your consideration, my report on the condition and activities of Royal Arch Masonry in this District.

At first, I desire to express my appreciation to the Principals and Past Principals of St. Lawrence District, for the high honour they conferred upon me by unanimously electing me as Grand Supt., and also to thank the Most Excellent the Grand First Principal for confirming my election.

To Ex. Comp. Ernest Harris of Kingston, who very kindly accepted my invitation to act as District Secretary, I also wish at this time to express my appreciation for the great assistance he has given to the Royal craft, and myself, in faithfully performing the duties of that important office. His keen interest in Masonry has been of great service to me and our visits have been most congenial.

I am also most appreciative of Rt. Ex. Comp. Harvey J. Milne of Ancient Frontenac and Cataraqui Chapter, No. 1, also Rt. Ex. Comp. E. A. Cook of Grenville Chapter, No. 22, and Rt. Ex. Comp.

J. Neil MacMillan, Leeds, No. 132, who also accompanied me on many of my visits and this is real companionship.

St. Lawrence District has been greatly honoured during the past year by having the good fortune of enjoying a visit from the Most Ex. the Grand First Principal at our Annual International Night in Cornwall on Sept. 28, 1951, when he was one of the Prin- 78 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA cipal speakers, as well as the Grand First Principal of the Province of Quebec, and the Grand High Priest of the State of New York.

I was personally honoured on that occasion by being asked to propose the Toast to the Royal Arch Masons of New York; when over 800 Companions from New York State, Ontario and Quebec enjoyed a splendid Dinner Meeting. We were also honoured on that occasion by having our Past Grand First Principal, Most Excellent Comp. Clarence McLeod Pitts on the program.

My visits to neighboring Districts included Divine Service at Smith's Falls, in Ottawa District, No. 13, with Rt. Ex. Comp. Dr. E. T. Wood on May 20, 1951, also attending a Reception and Dinner in Mount Sinai Chapter in Napanee on Sept. 27th with Rt. Ex. Comp. Ed. T. Naylor; and given to honour our Grand Z., A. G. N.

Bradshaw and Rt. Ex. Comp. Fred J. Johnson, Grand Scribe E.

There were two Divine Services held in St. Lawrence District during the year, one at Maitland Chapter, No. 68 in Kemptville on May 27th, also our District Service at Prescott by Grenville Chap- ter, No. 22 on October 14, 1951.

This fine service was held in St. Paul's United Church, with the Pastor Very Ex. Comp. Rev. J. A. Payton in charge of the service at 11 a.m.

A total of 94 Companions occupied the centre section of the Church at this regular service and we represented all Seven Chapters of the St. Lawrence District. We were all most appreciative to this energetic clergyman for his appropriate sermon to his Companions, also to the choir and organist, and to the Board of Management for their courtesies.

At all my Official visits, I was most cordially received, and welcomed with grand honours as the representative of The Grand First Principal.

I have witnessed the THREE Degrees exemplified in the various Chapters in a very efficient and impressive manner; and all Chapters report an increase in applications received. Communi- cations to each Scribe E. have been promptly answered, and all Officers were in their places for the proper conferring of the Degree of the evening. All Chapters were opened promptly on time by the Regular Officers; but in view of the great length of St. Lawrence ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 79

District, I would suggest that on the evening of the Visit of the Grand Supt., each Chapter be given a Dispensation to open at 7.30 p.m. so as to be finished early enough to have more time in the Banquet Room, to become better acquainted with the Companions and not continue till long after the mid-night hour.

I regret to report that one of our Grand Chapter Officers was called from his labours to the Grand Chapter above; on January 28, 1952, in the person of Rt. Ex. Comp. William Alexander Bearance, a Life Member of Ancient Frontenac and Cataraqui Chapter, and one who was most active in many branches of Masonry in his native city of Kingston. I also report the passing of Right Excellent Comp. Will. C. Davy of St. Johns Chapter in Morrisburg.

The following is a record of my Official Visitations:

Oct. 1, 1951—Visit to Sussex-St. Lawrence, No. 59, Brockville Oct. 2, 1951—Past Principals Annual Meeting, Prescott. Oct. 14, 1951—District Divine Service, Prescott. May 27, 1951—Divine Service, Maitland Chapter, Kemptville Nov. 13, 1951—Visit to Grenville Chapter, No. 22, Prescott.

Nov. 16, 1951—Visit to Ancient Frontenac & Cataraqui, No. 1, Kingston Nov. 21, 1951—Visit to Covenant Chapter, No. 113, Cornwall Nov. 27, 1951 -Visit Leeds Chapter, No. 132, Gananoque Jan. 8, 1952—Installation Ceremony Grenville Chapter, Prescott. Feb. 15, 1952-Visit St. Johns Chapter, No. 112, Morrisburg

It was my privilege to visit Covenant Chapter, 113 in their new Temple, almost completed, which has a spacious Chapter Room, and has excellent facilities in their banquet room on the ground floor.

Rt. Ex. Comp. Clinton A. Markell has given to me all courtesies and valuable information from his preceding year as District Supt., and to him I extend my sincere apprecation, as well as to all Past Principals, Principals and Companions who accompanied me on my visits and were always most helpful when I needed advice.

Ex. To Rt. Ex. Comp. Harvey J. Milne, and to Very Comp. Chas. H. Hall of my own Chapter, who assisted me in the Instal- lation Ceremony at the request of Grenville Chapter, No. 22, I am deeply grateful. This was climaxed by a Venison Dinner generously provided by the newly installed First Principal Excellent Com- panion Ed. McNally. 80 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

Plans are almost completed for a District Chapter of Instruction to be held at Sussex-St. Lawrence, Chapter No. 59 in Brockville on March 29, 1952 and all Chapters will in all probability participate during the work of the afternoon and evening. There is considerable enthusiasm seen and I anticipate an instructive and pleasant re-union that day.

OTTAWA DISTRICT, No. 13

R. Ex. Comp. Edgar Troy Wood Ottawa District, No. 13

It is a pleasure for me to submit my report on the condition of Capitular Masonry in this Ottawa District, No. 13.

First, I desire to express my sincere thanks to the Companions of this District for the high honour they conferred on me by electing me to the office of Grand Superintendent for the year 1951-52,

and to Most Ex. Comp. Alexander George Noel Bradshaw, J. P., Grand Z., for confirming the same.

My first duty was to appoint Ex. Comp. Alexander Fraser as my secretary and it proved to be a very wise choice. He accompanied me on every official visit and I extend to him my sincere thanks. To all Present and Past Grand Chapter Officers and Past Principals of the District, I express my appreciation for their assistance, counsel and support so graciously extended, to me. I wish also to mention Rt. Ex. Comp. F. A. McDiarmid, Chairman of Special Membership Committee, who accompanied me on nearly all my official visits and, during the banquet hour, gave a very stimulating address on how to increase the membership of Capitular Masonry.

A District Chaplain was not appointed this year as we had the honour in our District of having Rt. Ex. Comp. Canon Loring F. Carruthers, of Ottawa, our Worthy Grand Chaplain, who so kindly attended to the spiritual requirements of the Companions of the District, as well as the Province.

A District Divine Service sponsored by St. Francis Chapter was held at Smith's Falls Baptist Church on May 20th, 1951 at 11 a.m. Rev. E. A. Smith delivered an impressive Masonic sermon and introduced the present Grand Superintendent. The large number of R.AM, present, together with Present and Past Grand ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 81

Chapter Officers, must have been an impressive sight to the crowds that gathered to watch the procession on the way to church.

One of the first duties was to call the First Principals together and give them the instructions from Grand Chapter. This meeting was held in Ottawa at the Masonic Temple on June 19, 1951, and afforded me the very pleasant opportunity of meeting, and becoming better acquainted with, the various Chapter First Principals.

During the year we had many inter-Chapter visits as well as inter-Provincial visit when Carleton Chapter exchanged their annual visit with Fairmount Chapter of Montreal. I had the pleasure of accompanying Rt. Ex. Comp. F. A. McDiarmid and Companions of Carleton Chapter on their visit to Montreal.

On September 28, 1951, through the kindness and courtesy of Most Ex. Comp. Clarence McLeod Pitts, I had the privilege of attending International Night of Cornwall-Massena Masons, and had the pleasure of listening to the excellent address on the Grand Chap- ter of Canada by Most Ex. Comp. A. G. N. Bradshaw.

On all my official visits I was received most cordially as the representative of the Most Ex. the Grand First Principal. There was a warmth and depth of feeling displayed on all my visits and an expression of loyalty to Grand Chapter which made my visits very pleasant. The following day I sent a letter of congratulations and good wishes to the First Principal and Officers of the Chapter, together with a copy of my report to Grand Chapter. Every Chapter visited had at least one candidate and I was able to witness the degree impressively demonstrated by the various Chapters.

The schedule of my visits of inspection was arranged as follows:

Sept. 20—Laurentian Chapter, No. 151, Pembroke Sept. 27-Ottawa Chapter, No. 222, Ottawa Oct. 1—Dochert Chapter, No. 248, Arnprior Oct. 5-St. John's Chapter, No. 148, Vankleek Hill

Oct. 1 1—Granite Chapter, No. 61, Almonte Oct. 15—Bonnechere Chapter, No. 114, Renfrew Oct. 18-Prince of Wales Chapter, No. 226, Perth Oct. 26—Glengarry Chapter, No. 143, Maxville

Nov. 7—Maple Chapter, No. 1 16, Carleton Place Nov. 16—St. Francis Chapter, No. 133, Smith's Falls Nov. 21—Carleton Chapter, No. 16, Ottawa 82 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

Ex. Comp. Fraser, my secretary, advised me that the books and records of all the Chapters visited are well kept and up-to-date and that all information requested was readily available. The total

number of M.M.M. Candidates for the year is 131, which is, I think, a very creditable showing. The candidates are all of very special calibre and I feel that these enthusiastic candidates, as well as the Chapters receiving them, are to be congratulated. On each visit, after the degree was conferred, I was given the opportunity of addressing the Companions and I endeavoured to explain the work of the evening in detail, emphasizing the most interesting points to the companions and particularly, to the candidates.

During my visits to the smaller Chapters, I endeavoured at the banquet hour to impress on them the importance of light refresh- ments and a social hour as the smaller the Chapter the greater the necessity for this friendly "get-together."

Now I must report my great regret. During the past several years, Kitchener Chapter at Russel was reduced to the depths of despair. For several years, the Grand Superintendent put on a degree with visiting Companions, but every effort failed to revive the Chapter. To repeat the procedure again seems utterly useless. Nothing remains, in my opinion, but to move the Chapter to Chesterville, and only then, providing sufficient candidates can be interested. My good friend, Rt. Ex. Comp. F. A. McDiarmid is well acquainted with the conditions there and is, at present investigating in order that he may properly recommend to Grand Chapter a course of procedure for Capitular Masonry in that Chapter.

I had the honour and privilege of installing the Officers of Granite Chapter, Almonte and of assisting Rt. Ex. Comp. E. A. Hunt with the installation ceremony in Laurentian Chapter.

March 1st, 1952, was a great day in Ottawa when Ottawa Chap- ter, No. 222, celebrated its thirty-first birthday. During the afternoon the Holy Royal Arch degree was exemplified in perfect form. Most Ex. Comp. A. G. N. Bradshaw, Grand Z., honoured the Ottawa Valley with his presence, and in a very excellent and impressive manner demonstrated the most important part of the degree, as well as the closing charge. He also honoured Ottawa Chapter by accepting Honourary Membership in their Chapter. At 6 p.m. the Companions retired to the banquet hall where dinner was served. This was followed by a toast list comprising some of the most noted Capitular Masons of the Ottawa Valley and the Province ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 83 of Quebec. Most Ex. Comp. C. McL. Pitts, P.G.Z., proposed the toast to Grand Chapter which was excellently responded to by Most Ex. Comp. A. G. N. Bradshaw.

In my own Chapter we had a very fine year and the Officers and Companions accompanied me in goodly numbers on my official visits. On September 20th, 1951, I made my official visit and was happy to welcome 25 new candidates to our Chapter. Special mention should be given to Ex. Comp. Arthur Leach and Rt. Ex. Comp. Cecil A. Bailey who sponsored 15 of these candidates. At our regular meeting in October, Bonnechere Chapter conferred the M.E.M. degree on the candidates. In November I had the pleasure of being host to the Officers and Companions of Carleton Chapter to dinner at a Pembroke hotel, after which they exalted our M.E.M.'s to the sublime degree of the Holy Royal Arch in a very impressive manner.

The general condition of Capitular Masonry in the District is excellent. It is gratifying to see such an increase numerically as well as the best type of manhood received into our Chapters. In all cases, except the one mentioned previously, assets exceed liabilities and in our city Chapters quite substantially. We still have much room for improvement especially in membership in some of our smaller Chapters. This can be improved by a more positive attitude on the part of Chapter members towards the members and particularly the newer members of our Craft Lodges by making known to them the benefits and advantages of Chapter Membership.

I desire to express my gratitude to the Grand Z., the Grand Scribe E., and Rt. Ex. Comp. Clarence A. Bailey, immediate Past Grand Superintendent of the District, for the courteous manner in which I have been treated by them, and for their invaluable assistance during my term of office.

In conclusion, I feel I have made many lasting friendships throughout the District and I express my deep feelings of appreciation to all for the kindness and co-operation which has been extended to me at all times. This inspiration has done much towards enabling me to give the District my best possible service commensurate with my ability and qualifications, considering that I live at the extreme end of a district approximately 200 miles in length.

I extend to my successor every good wish and know he will receive the same full measure of fellowship and co-operation that 84 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

has been shown to me. Finally, I desire to thank every Companion and, especially those from my own Chapter, who so kindly accompanied me on the occasions of my official visits.

ALGOMA DISTRICT, No. 14

R. Ex. Comp. Frank Ryder Algoma District, No. 14

It gives me great pleasure to submit my report on the condition of Royal Arch Masonry in Algoma District, No. 14.

May I express my sincere thanks and appreciation for the high honour Conferred upon me by the Companions of this District for electing me to the Office of Grand Superintendent, and to the Most Ex. Grand Z, Major A. G. N. Bradshaw for his confirmation of my election.

My first official act was to appoint Ex. Companion S. Hinch- cliffe as District Secretary, and am pleased to state that he was a source of inspiration and help to me throughout my term.

Everywhere I made visits in this District I was received with Grand Honors, and with a welcome befitting a representative of Grand Chapter. They proved themselves worthy of the last charge 'Thus shall the world see how dearly Masons love each other'.

I am sorry to report, that with the exception of the Lakehead Chapters, I was late in commencing my official duties by hospital- ization. However, the intensity and earnestness of my reception later more than made amends.

My first visit was made to my 'Mother' Chapter on June 4th, where I made a report of the proceedings at Grand Chapter Con- vocation as a Proxy delegate. As the retiring Scribe E. I witnessed the ballot and installation of Ex. Comp. G. H. Iddon into that Chair.

On September 19th, I officially visited Shuniah Chapter, which is like "home" to Ft. William Chapter Masons, and I received a very royal welcome. I endeavoured to lead these Lakehead Chapters to greater intensity of Masonic education and instruction; more especially for the Initiate, and am pleased to report I received their official support. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 85

Before visiting the four western Chapters, considerable correspondence was first exchanged to arrange suitable dates. It was also decided, because of uncertain weather conditions, to journey by train.

The southerly portion of this District is serviced by the Can. National Railway and the northerly portion by Can. Pacific Rail- way. Therefore, two distinct journeys were arranged, one for joint meeting of Ft. Frances and Rainy River at Ft. Frances; and one for joint meeting of Kenora and Dryden at Kenora. There is no rail connection between these portions.

On October 8th, I entrained for Ft. Frances, where Albertan and Atwood Chapters had arranged for a joint meeting on 9th. This was very well attended and proved a big success. It was followed by a discussion on Masonic education of very great interest. They were also in favour of further help to the Initiate.

On October 24th, Ex. Comp. Hinchcliffe and myself journeyed to Kenora, after arranging for a Joint Convocation with Golden Chapter of Kenora and Golden Star Chapter, Dryden. Owing to an untimely fire which destroyed the Lodge rooms at Kenora, Dec. 25th, 1950, the meeting took place at Keewatin. Golden Chapter lost everything that it possessed in the fire just mentioned, but by diligent perseverence and sacrifice had raised funds for regalia and property to carry on their beloved work. They have raised funds wherewith to commence building a new Temple early in 1952. They are to be congratulated on their noble efforts. They had a large attendance from Kenora and Dryden, 75 miles east of Kenora and exemplified the M.M.M. degree with credit to themselves under such circumstances.

On October 15th, I again visited my mother Chapter, Ft. William, No. 140, where I witnessed the advancement of a class to the M.M.M. degree, which was performed with distinct credit to the Officers.

On November 24th, Shuniah Chapter, No. 82, Port Arthur, had a field day for candidates from the outlying area, which covers a district 200 miles east of the Lakehead. This commenced at 1.30 p.m. when a large class received the M.M.M. and the M.E.M. in the afternoon, and exalted to the Holy Royal Arch in the evening. This was a splendid exhibition of Masonic skill and co-operation, and 86 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA the attendance throughout the day was very encouraging, being about 100 in attendance.

Early in December Fort William Chapter requested the Past Principals to exalt a class of Candidates to the Holy Royal Arch, and also requested the Grand Superintendent to act as First Principal. Every office in the degree was a Past Principal, except the Veils. A record attendance gathered from the entire Lakehead area, and the dignity of our Mystical Order was followed by all with rapt attention.

On the occasion of the visit of our Most Excellent the Grand Z's visit to Manitoba, I was deeply honoured by his request for me to accompany him through this District. Arranging, therefore, for the four western Chapters to meet at Kenora, I journeyed to Kenora on February 14th. This Convocation was held in Keewatin, which gave Most Ex. Companion Bradshaw a rare opportunity to observe the very great fight being waged by Golden Chapter of Kenora, to rehabilitate themselves after their most disasterous fire, December 25th, 1950.

On February 16th., having made arrangements for the visit of Most Ex. Companion Major A. G. N. Bradshaw to a Joint Convo- cation of Ft. William and Shuniah Chapters, at the Lakehead under the direction of Shuniah Chapter at Port Arthur. The Banquet Hall was opened at the Temple at 6.30 p.m. where our Grand First Principal was introduced to the assembly. At 8 p.m. the Chapter was opened in the R.A. and the Grand Z most fittingly received with honours and cordiality. Major Bradshaw delivered a very fine address which was accorded with grand acclaim. I believe that our Most Excellent the First Principal was impressed by the vastness and the cordiality of this western District.

I wish to record that the Officers and the Chapters in this District are alive and efficient, and are to be complimented upon the grand work they do in such isolation.

NEW ONTARIO DISTRICT, No. 15

R. Ex. Comp. James George Maroosis New Ontario District, No. 15

In presenting my report may I first express my sincere thanks and appreciation for the honour conferred upon me by the Com- ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 87 panions of New Ontario District, No. 15, in electing me to the high office of Grand Superintendent, also my appreciation to the Grand First Principal Most Ex. Companion Major A. G. N. Bradshaw for his confirmation of my election.

Excellent Companion J. H. Stevenson that I appointed to act as my Secretary proved himself to be a very faithful Companion, and was to me a great help. I would also like to express by thanks to Rt. Ex. Companion B. F. Nott, who accompanied me on all my visits his advice and support to me were most invaluable on my various visits.

The highlight of course of my year was the honour that my District had, by the visit to us by our Most Excellent the Grand Z. and his Grand Scribe E. they arrived in North Bay, Monday, Oct. 29th, just one hour after the arrival of our Royal Guest Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip, now our Gracious Queen Elizabeth II, we had a very lovely meeting that night in North Bay, and the next day held a District meeting in Sudbury, with Companions from all the District coming in to meet our Grand Z, who by his gracious manner and wonderful talks that he gave, left many new friends in this district when he and his Scribe E. went home, to Tuscan Chapter that looked after the District Meeting, I must extend my very hearty congratulations for a job very well done.

I visited all the Chapters in my district, and in all visits I was not only properly received but very warmly welcomed. This District

I feel is in terms of mileage large, but has only a few Chapters, the Chapters are all very sound, and I can see years of Prosperity in the future for them.

I visited Tuscan Chapter, No. 95, Sudbury, on November 27th, my own Mother Chapter, St. John's No. 103, North Bay, on No- vember 29th and Algonquin Chapter, No. 102, Sault Ste. Marie on February 22nd, in all my visits. Degrees were conferred in excellent manner.

My year of office has been all to short and I regret to see it end. However it has been a great privilege to me to serve as Grand Superintendent of New Ontario District, No. 15, and I sincerely appreciate the co-operation and assistance of all Rt. Excellent Com- panions and Excellent Companions, and Companions of this district, during my term of office. 88 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

I can not close with out expressing my very sincere thanks to my good friend Rt. Excellent Companion Fred Johnson Grand Scribe E. for his kind advice and assistance.

TEMISKAMING DISTRICT, No. 16

R. Ex. Comp. Frank Wills

Temiskaming District, No. 16

As my term of office as Grand Superintendent of Temiskaming District, No. 16 draws to a close, it is a great pleasure for me to submit for your consideration my report on the condition and activities of Royal Arch Masonry in this District.

I wish first to express my sincere appreciation to the Com- panions of the District for the high honour conferred upon me and the confidence placed in me by electing me to the office of Grand Superintendent, and also to express to the Grand First Principal Most Excellent Companion, Alexander George Noel Bradshaw my appreciation for confirming the election.

To Ex. Comp. R. Verner Neily who very kindly accepted my invitation to act as District Secretary, I extend my most sincere thanks for the assistance he has rendered in performing the duties of this office. I also wish at this time to express my heartfelt appreciation to all the Companions and Past Principals of Northern Lights Chapter who accompanied me on all my visits, and for the assistance they have rendered to the Royal Craft and myself. Their knowledge of Masonry and of this District has been a constant source of inspiration to me throughout the year. It was with sincere regret that the Companions of this District learned of the passing of Our Beloved King George VI to the Grand Chapter above. We all mourn His loss.

Due to the severe winters in the north country, it was necessary for me to complete my visits officially before the New Year, as winter travelling by motor is hazardous.

The following is a record of my official visitations: — June 11— Kirkland Chapter, No. 251, Kirkland Lake, Ont. Sept. 18- Cobalt Chapter, No. 203, Cobalt, Ont. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 89

Oct. 3—Temiskaming Chapter, No. 169, New Liskeard, Ont.

Oct. 26-Abitibi Chapter, No. 223, Iroquois Falls, Ont.

Nov. 21—Northern Lights Chapter, No. 213, Timmins, Ont.

In every Chapter I was received with the dignity befitting the representative of the Most Excellent the Grand First Principal, and was most graciously entertained. On each visit a degree was conferred and work performed in an efficient manner. Officers in this District are very sincere and conscientious in their work, eager to adopt suggestions offered by Grand Chapter in the manner of obtaining uniformity in degree work.

This District is very fortunate in that the Past Principals are a tower of strength to their respective Chapters. Capitular Masonry is in very good condition in this district. While there may be no large increases in the rolls, membership continues to grow. The financial position is good, but with the increased cost of supplies, some consideration may have to be given by some Chapter to raising the dues and initiation fees which are still on a pre-war basis, to present day level.

In closing I wish to thank all the Companions throughout the District who have in many ways contributed to the work and progress made during the past year. In serving as your Grand Super- intendent I have been broadened and enriched by the wealth of affectionate friendship that has come to me. I shall always treasure and cherish the happy memories of my term of office. I have met the responsibilities and discharged my duties to the best of my ability. I sincerely trust that my humble endeavours to perform the important duties connected with this honourable office have met with the approval of the Companions of the District and that their confidence in me has not been misplaced.

GRAND SUPERINTENDENTS PRESENTED

R. Ex. Comp. Frank Joseph Armstrong St. Clair District No. 1

R. Ex. Comp. Abraham Cavanagh (Acting) London District No. 2

R. Ex. Comp. Lyle Leland Mansfield Wilson District No. 3 R. Ex. Comp. David Albert Cox Wellington District No. 4 90 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

R. Ex. Comp. Fred Eastwood Hamilton District No. 5

R. Ex. Comp. K. Murray MacLennan Huron District No. 6

R. Ex. Comp. Orland Merritt Krick Niagara District No. 7

R. Ex. Comp. Arthur Pickles Toronto West District No. 8

R. Ex. Comp. Samuel Perlman Toronto West District No. 8A

R. Ex. Comp. Charles Percival Eagles Georgian District No. 9

R. Ex. Comp. Hamilton Olley Taylor Ontario District No. 10

R. Ex. Comp. Edwin Thomas Nayler Prince Edward District No. 11

R. Ex. Comp. Lawrence Noble Armstrong St. Lawrence District No. 12

R. Ex. Comp. Edgar Troy Wood Ottawa District No. 13

R. Ex. Comp. Frank Ryder Algoma District No. 14

R. Ex. Comp. James George Maroosis New Ontario District No. 15

R. Ex. Comp. Frank Wills Temiskaming District No. 16

M. Ex. Comp. A. G. N. Bradshaw, expressed his thanks to the Grand Superin- tendents and stated he was well pleased with each of his Official District Representative.

EXCERPTS FROM GRAND MASTER'S REMARKS

Most Worshipful Brother and Ex. Companion Nelson C. Hart, of London, Ontario, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada, in the Province of Ontario, expressed his appreciation for the kind and gracious welcome extended to him by Most Ex. Comp. A. G. N. Bradshaw, he made reference to the honor that was conferred on him when he was made an Ex. I.P.Z. of London Chap- ter, No. 150, London, Ontario, he also referred to the contacts he was continually making with Companions of the Royal Arch Masonry in other branches of Masonry, he congratulated the Grand Z on the large attendance of visiting delegates from Sister Jurisdictions and complimented Grand Chapter on the very large number present and extended his best wishes for success to the incoming officers.

Grand Chapter was called from Labour at 12.45 p.m.

Grand Chapter was called on at 2.00 p.m.

SCRUTINEERS OBLIGATED

Most Ex. Comp. Alexander G. N. Bradshaw, obligated the Scrutineers as to faithfully performing the duties of their office. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 91 GRAND TREASURER'S STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS

To the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada:

Most Excellent Sir and Companions:

I submit herewith statement of receipts and disbursements for

the period March 1, 1951 - February 29, 1952: GENERAL ACCOUNT RECEIPTS

Received from Grand Scribe E $ 20,301.78

Transfer from Chapter Life Membership ... 8.54 Transfer from Grand Chapter Life Membership Fund 2,789.25 Bank Interest 21.75 $23,121.32 SECURITY MATURED

Crown Trust & Guarantee Co., 2-3/4%, matured June 30, 1951 2,500.00 Balance - February 28, 1951 9,951.96 $35,573.28 DISBURSEMENTS

Grand S. E. Office: Grand Scribe E $3,600.00 Assistant 1,800.00 Miscellaneous 798.36 Rent 1,380.00 $7,578.36

Foreign Correspondence 300.00 Audit Fee 400.00 Printing: Proceedings $2,442.23 General 1,086.69 $3,528.92

Travelling: Grand Z $1,500.00 General 266.49 $1,766.49

Expenses: Grand Convocation $3,085.45 Grand Executive 811.50 $3,896.95

Jewels, Engr. & Medals 258.17 Sundry 36.83 Education and Instruction 228.80 Masonic Library 125.00

$18,119.52 92 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

Brought Forward $18,119.52 $35,573.28

Conference Can. Gr. Chap 701.07 Transfer to Centennial Fund 500.00 Transfer to Chap. Life Mem. Fund 2.10 Rental Safety Deposit Box 7.00 I.P.G.Z. Regalia 233.58 I.P.G.Z. Testimonial 350.00 $19,913.27

INVESTMENTS PURCHASED

$1,000.00, 3%, Dominion of Canada Bond $1,000.00, 3% Domiinon of Canada Bond $ 500.00, 3%, Dominion of Canada Bond

All mature on Sept. 1, 1966 at 97i/£ 2,437.50

Accrued Interest 1.03 2,438.53 22,351.60

BALANCE as at February 29th, 1952 $13,221.48 Bank Balance — Current Account $6,379.15 Savings Account 4,367.73 Undeposited 2,789.25 O/S Cheques $30.25 66.00 200.00 18.40 $314.65

$13,536.13 $13,536.13

VICTORY THANKSGIVING BENEVOLENT FUND

RECEIPTS

Received from Grand S. E $ 1,583.99 Bank Interest 34.66 $1,618.65

INVESTMENTS MATURED: Canada Permanent Mortgage Corpn. 2-3/4%

February 1, 1952 5,000.00 Canada Permanent Mortgage Corpn. 2-3/4%

February 1, 1952 3,000.00 8,000.00 Canada Permanent Mortgage Corpn. 2-3/4%

March 1, 1952 5,000.00 5,000.00

Balance February 28, 1951 2,948.00 $17,566.65 ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 93

DISBURSEMENTS

Benevolent Grants 1,200.00 Inspection 50.00 1,250.00

INVESTMENTS:

$2,500.00, Dominion of Canada Bonds, 3% due Sept. 1, 1966 @ 97 3/8 2,434.38 Accrued interest 15.20 2,449.58

$9,000.00, Province of Ontario, 3%, due Nov. 1, 1965 @ 91 3/4 8,257.50 Accrued interest 86.55 8,344.05

$5,000.00, Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario (guaranteed by Province of

Ontario, 3%, maturing Nov. 1, 1969 @ 88 4,400.00 Accrued interest 48.90 4,448.90 16,492.53 Balance as of February 29, 1952 $1,074.12 O/S Cheque 50.00 Bank Balance $1,124.12 $1,124.12 $1,124.12

CHAPTER'S LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND

RECEIPTS

Received from G.S. E $27.17 Transferred from General Fund 2.10 Bank Interest .33 $29.60

Balance February 28, 1951 70.85 $100.45

DISBURSEMENTS

Transfer to General Fund 8.54 Bank Charges .06 Balance February 29, 1952 91.85

$100.45 $100.45 94 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

GRAND CHAPTER LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND RECEIPTS

Received from G.S.E $1,610.00 Bank Interest 8.40 $1,618.40

Balance February 28th, 1951 $1,367.53 $2,985.93

DISBURSEMENTS

Transferred to General Account 2,789.25 Balance February 29, 1952 196.68

$2,985.93 $2,985.93 Bank Balance $2,985.93 O/S Cheque 2,789.25

$196.68

CENTENNIAL YEAR FUND RECEIPTS

Transferred from General Fund:

For 1950 $250.00 For 1951 $250.00 $500.00

Bank Interest 1.76 $501.76

Balance February 28, 1951.. 250.62 $752.38

Balance February 29, 1952 752.38

$752.38 $752.38

Examined and Verified

F. A. R. MacFADDEN, C.A., JOHN M. BURDEN, Grand Treasurer

Taylor, seconded by It was moved by R. Ex. Comp. J. A. M. M. Ex. Comp. F. W. Dean, and—

Resolved—That the Statement of the Grand Treasurer for the year 1951 be received and adopted. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 95

REPORT OF THE GRAND SCRIBE E.

To the Most Excellent the Grand Z., Officers and Members of the

Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada.

I present herewith the Annual Report of Cash Receipts and Ledger Balances for the Fiscal Year ending February 29th, 1952, also comparative Statement of Membership for the past five years as of December 31st.

MEMBERSHIP

Net Life Admis- Join- Restor- With- Suspen- December 31 Mem. Increase Mem. sions ings ations drawals sions Deaths

1947 - 18456 832 4096 1325 79 59 136 117 378 1948 - 19319 856 4049 1317 107 52 132 60 428 1949 - 20060 748 3913 1322 86 48 154 113 441 1950 - 20649 579 3824 1187 100 58 199 112 455 1951 - 20958 309 3714 1047 81 38 171 184 502 ANNUAL STATEMENT

REVENUE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR

March 1st, 1951, to February 29th, 1952

No. Name of Chapter Amount Debt. Credit Balance Balance 1. Ancient Frontenac and Cataraqui $ 241.78 $ 1.35 2. The Hiram 129.91 3. St. John's, London 152.13 1.00 4. St. Andrew and St. John 135.88 59.63 5. St. George's 207.38 6. St. John's, Hamilton 121.75 7. The Moira 215.63 .38 8. King Solomon's 196.13 15. Wawanosh 165.88 2.00 16. Carleton 492.38 18. Oxford 175.01 54.38 19. Mount Moriah 201.33 9.45 20. Mount Horeb 115.00 22. Grenville 59.26 23. Ezra 142.26 24. Tecumseh 197.72 26. St. Mark's 86.11 4.50 27. Manitou 108.63 48.63 28. Pentalpha 173.49 96 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

No. Name of Chapter Amount Debt. Credit Balance Balance

29. McCallum 117.00

30. Huron , 102.24 31. Prince Edward 193.76 32. Waterloo 125.75 34. Signet 57.76 .38 35. Keystone 70.13 36. Corinthian 269.26 37. Victoria 102.61 2.10 40. Guelph 176.01 41. Harris 115.13 44. Mount Sinai 118.31 .37 45. Excelsior 53.38 5.63 46. St. James 45.63 47. Wellington 206.13 .37 48. St. John's Cobourg 99.50 .50 53. Bruce 59.38 54. Palestine 199.03 96.78 55. Niagara 55.40 .38 56. Georgian 46.01 57. King Hiram 59.38 .37 58. Pembroke (No transactions) 59. Sussex-St. Lawrence 247.00 1.50 61. Granite 66.01 62. York 96.01 63. Havelock 53.88 64. Willson 147.87 15.00 65. St. Paul's 94.77 1.00 66. The Malloch 46.00 3.00 67. Enterprise 86.13 2.50 68. Maitland 78.63 1.13 69. Grimsby 61.37 .75 71. Prince of Wales 133.40 .50 72. Keystone 64.25 73. Erie 84.13 .62 74. Beaver 79.50 75. St. Clair 80.87 10.00 76. Mount Nebo 55.88 .12 77. Occident 262.75 9.00 78. Minnewawa 66.13 4.50 79. Orient 89.26 4.50 80. Ark 223.33 81. Aylmer 109.76 1.13 82. Shuniah 229.63 83. Ionic 60.12 1.00 84. Lebanon 75.01 31.88 88. MacNabb 78.38 90. Golden 153.75 4.15 91. Toronto-Antiquity 151.03 76.88 94. Midland 98.38 5.38 95. Tuscan 259.38 1 1 .50 102. Algonquin 196.38 22.64 103. St. John's, North Bay 113.50 .75 104. White Oak 89.63 1.50 110. Warkworth 37.88 .38 112. St. John's, Morrisburg 86.75 3.50 ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 97

No. Name of Chapter Amount Debt. Credit Balance Balance

113. Covenant 175.38 114. Bonnechere 36.38 18.38 115. Brant 116.63 10.00 116. Maple 85.75 117. Kitchener 166.90 .52 119. King Cyrus 110.71 129. Elliott 82.38 1.87 130. Chantry 48.76 131. Amabel 77.01 132. Leeds 91.88 133. St. Francis 145.88 134. King Darius 48.00 42.00 135. Succoth 55.26 138. Shekinah 148.15 140. Fort William 156.37 143. Glengarry 47.80 .38 144. PresquTle 45.13 3.00 145. The St. Patrick 283.12 1.00 146. Bernard 102.63 1.87 147. Lucknow 67.63 5.00 148. St. John's, Vankleek Hill 75.88 149. Atwood 43.75 150. London 139.38 12.50 151. Laurentian 194.01 152. Alberton 118.76 1.13 153. Sombra 120.75 154. Klondike 39.00 18.00 155. Ancaster 57.26 54.76 161. Madoc 158.03 1.38 163. The Beaches 128.53 34.88 164. Lome 57.75 .12 167. Kichikewana 116.38 168. Ionic 133.50 8.50 169. Temiskaming 80.51 5.25 175. The Hamilton 128.41 184. Hugh Murray 60.38 195. Peel 100.13 198. Couchiching 149.38 203. Cobalt 32.75 205. Victoria 66.91 30.38 210. Kitchener 24.75 49.50 212. Mount Sinai 187.00 5.12 213. Northern Lights 76.37 214. Vimy 52.13 215. Mimico 85.73 217. St. Albans 91.30 37.88 218. Prince Edward 70.63 219. Ulster 94.08 87.23 220. Lebanon 98.01 221. Durham 47.75 222. Ottawa 251.90 10.00 223. Abitibi 47.63 .27 224. Keystone 83.37 225. Beaver 91.78 4.50 226. Prince of Wales 112.38 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

No. Name of Chapter Amount Debt. Credit Balance Balance

227. Quinte Friendship 157.75 230. Port Credit 88.75 231. The St. Clair 206.23 6.50 232. King Cyrus 74.39 233. Oakwood 95.26 234. Halton 87.75 4.50 235. Aurora 86.63 236. Caledonia 54.38 1.12 238. The St. Andrew 131.63 8.63 239. Blenheim 65.26 240. Smithville 43.63 241. University 101.65 242. St. Paul's 55.50 49.63 243. McKay 62.45 245. Preston 61.00 2.50 246. Humber 107.55 7.76 247. Nilestown 70.87 248. Dochert 66.26 249. Palestine 83.03 .52 250. Thomas Peters 211.60 251. Kirkland 121.35 252. Hiawatha 175.28 74.25 253. Regal 79.01 254. Golden Star 88.75 255. Tillsonburg 84.51 256. Yukon 65.26

$17,479.05 $1,058.69 $45.15

Grand Chapter of Alberta 150.00 Grand Chapter of B.C 312.00 100.00 Grand Chapter of Manitoba 103.50 Grand Chapter of Que 100.00 Grand Chapter of Sask 50.00 Grand Chapter of N.B 79.80 44.00 Grand Chapter of N.S. Sundry Revenue 328.97 Interest 1,927.50 Bank Interest 21.75

$20,553.47 $1,202.69 $45.15 ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 99

CASH RECEIPTS

For Year Ending February 29, 1952

Received from Chapters $ 17,584.15 Received from Life Membership Fund 2,789.25 Received from Interest on Investments 1,927.50 Received from Bank Interest 21.75 Received from Sale of Securities 2,500.00 Received from Chapters' Life Membership Fund 8.54 Received from Convocation 325.47 Received from Sundries 3.50

$25,160.16

Examined and Verified, F. A. R. MacFadden, C.A.

To the Scribe E's of the Constituent Chapters please accept my sincere thanks and appreciation for your loyal assistance for the past year. I know that this report will be disappointing to many of the Chapters to be shown owing money to Grand Chapter which has been subsequently paid, but the facts are that Grand Chapter changed its system to filing Returns semi-annually, the books of Accounts at Grand Chapter Office close at the end of the Fiscal Year February 28th or 29th each year. Reference to the preceding page shows the Debit Balance $1,202.69. This I am very pleased to report is now less than $220.00. Many of you are very prompt and co-operative in submitting your reports and this gives me great pleasure. To those of you who are new to office, I want you to know that I am willing to give all assistance possible.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

t£*^>

Grand Scribe E.

It was moved by R. Ex. Comp. J. A. M. Taylor, seconded by R. Ex. Comp. Fred J. Johnson, and—

Resolved,—That the report of the Grand Scribe E. for the year 1951 be received and adopted. 100 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA AUDITOR'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Most Excellent Companion, Alexander George Noel Bradshaw, Grand First Principal, Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Canada, Temple Building, Toronto, Ontario.

Most Excellent Sir:

I present herewith my annual audit report of the financial affairs of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada for its fiscal year ended February 29, 1952, consisting of the following statements and my comments thereon:

Exhibit "A"-Balance Sheet as at February 29, 1952.

Exhibit "B"—Comparative Revenue and Expenditure Account for the year ended February 29, 1952.

Schedule "1"—The Victory Thanksgiving Benevolent Fund as at February 29, 1952.

Schedule "2"—The Life Membership Fund—Grand Chapter as at February 29, 1952.

Schedule "3"—Centennial Fund as at February 29, 1952.

Schedule "4"—The Chapters' Life Membership Fund as at February 29, 1952. COMMENTS

The Petty Cash Fund was counted as at the close of business February 29, 1952, and found to be in order. The cash in bank in the General Fund and in each of the Special Funds, as shown in

Exhibit "A" and Schedules 1, 2, 3 and 4, was verified at this fiscal year-end and all the transactions in these several bank accounts during the fiscal year ended on February 29, 1952 were examined.

The Accounts Receivable from Chapters have been examined in detail and the unpaid balances, as stated in total, found to be proper charges which should prove collectible in due course. I note that it was not necessary to write off any accounts as uncol- lectible during this fiscal year. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 101

The investments of the several Funds, as shown in Exhibit "A"

and Schedules 1 and 2, have been examined. They were found to be in order and held in the place and custody authorized by Grand Chapter.

Accounts Payable, including unexpended balances, as shown in Exhibit "A" are in accordance with the records of the Grand Scribe E and my inquires would indicate they are all the known liabilities of the Grand Chapter as at February 29, 1952. The Comparative Revenue and Expenditure Account for the year ended February 29, 1952, set out in Exhibit "B", shows the actual revenue and expenditure for that fiscal year, as recorded in the books of account of the Grand Scribe E, and the budget for the same year, as approved by Grand Chapter, at its 1951 Convocation.

I have examined the Cash Receipts Statement of the Grand Scribe E and the Grand Treasurer's cash statement. I have verified that they are in accordance with the cash records of Grand Chapter and I have reconciled them with the statements, on an accrual basis, presented herein.

During this fiscal year, I have examined the books of account of the Grand Scribe E and of the Grand Treasurer on a quarterly basis. All the semi-annual returns of the constituent Chapters were examined and compared with the records, of Grand Chapter. An interim report for the six months ended August 31, 1951 was submitted by me under date of September 29, 1951.

I have obtained all of the information and explanations I have required and I hereby certify that, in my opinion, the attached Balance Sheet is properly drawn so as to reflect a true and correct view of the financial position of the Grand Chapter as at February 29, 1952.

All of which is fraternally submitted,

F. A. R. MacFadden, C.A. 102 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

BALANCE SHEET AS AT FEBRUARY 29, 1952 ASSETS

Current Assets:

Petty Cash Fund $ 102.02 Cash in Bank 13,221.48 $13,323.50

Due from Life Membership Fund- Grand Chapter 2,513.00 Accounts Receivable—Chapters 1,157.54 Less: Reserve for Uncollected Accounts 139.75 1,017.79

Accrued Interest on Investments 540.00 $17,394.29

Investments: Dominion of Canada—3%— 1960 $56,000.00

Dominion of Canada—3%— 1963 ... 3,000.00 Dominion of Canada—3%— 1966 2,500.00 Province of Ontario-3%-1977 4,000.00

$65,500.00

Less: Unamortized Discount . 60.42 $65,439.58

Furniture and Fixtures 580.38 Less — Reserve for Depreciation 434.68 145.70

Grand Chapter — Library 250.00 Grand Council — Regalia 75.00

Special Funds: The Victory Thanksgiving Benevolent Fund (Schedule "1" 57,772.88 The Life Membership Fund—Grand Chapter (Schedule "2") 27,918.68 The Centennial Fund (Schedule "3") 752.38 The Chapters' Life Membership Fund (Schedule "4") 91.85 86,535.79

$169,840.36

LIABILITIES

Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable (including unexpended balances) $ 570.25 Reserves for Special Funds 86,535.79

General Reserve:

Balance-March 1, 1951 $ 78,476.63 Add—Adjustment re Provision for Foreign Correspondence — Reviewer — 1950-51 300.00 —Adjustment re Provision for General Printing 196.00 ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 103

-Net Revenue (Exhibit "B") 3,761.69 82/734.32

$169,840.36

REVENUE

Estimated Actual Revenue Balance over Revenue # or under Fees $ 3,300.00 $ 3,207.00 $ 93.00 Dues-Per Capital 12,700.00 12,910.32 # 210.32

Life Membership Dues .... 2,800.00 2,789.25 10.75 Dispensations 200.00 163.00 37.00

Interest on Investments .... 1,965.00 $1,953.55 11.45 Bank Interest 21.75 # 21.75

1,965.00 1,975.30

Sales __1 ,947.55 # 1,947.55 Total Revenue 20,965.00 227992742 #~27627l2 Total Expenditure 20,705.00 19,230.73 1,474.27 Net Revenue 2~60700 37761.69 3,501.69

EXPENDITURE

Estimated Actual Expenditure Balance over Expenditure # or under Grand Scribe E: Compensation $ 3,600.00 $3,600.00 Office Assistant 1,800.00 1,800.00 Miscellaneous 1,200.00 686.23 $ 513.77 Rent 1,380.00 1,380.00

7,980.00 $7,466.23

Foreign Correspondence—Reviewer ... 300.00 300.00

Audit Fee 400.00 400.00

Printing - Proceedings 2,200.00 2,442.23 # 242.23 - General 1,400.00 989.57 410.43

3,600.00 3,431.80

Travelling Expenses: Grand Z 1,500.00 1,500.00 General 500.00 266.49 233.51

2,000.00 1,766.49

Expenses — Convocation 2,700.00 2,834.38 # 134.38

— Executive Committee .... 1,000.00 811.50 188.50 —Education and Instruction 500.00 228.80 271.20

4,200.00 3,874.68 104 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

Jewels and Engraving 600.00 273.84 328.16 Grant to Masonic Library 125.00 125.00 Canadian Grand Chapters' Meeting 650.00 701.07 # 51.07 Centennial Fund 250.00 250.00 Grand Z - Regalia 250.00 233.58 16.42 I. P. G. Z. - Testimonial 350.00 350.00 Provision for Depreciation 58.04 # 58.04 Total Expenditure 20,705.00 19,230.73 1,474.27

VICTORY THANKSGIVING BENEVOLENT FUND

Urlexpended Capital Total Income

Balances — March 1, 1951 $597.50 $56,542.61 $57,140.11

Add — Bond Interest $1,520.77 — Bank Interest 34.66 — Amortization of Bond Discount 2.18

1,557.61 Less-Amortization of Bond Premium 27.62 1,529.99 1,529.99 — Adjustment re Accrued Interest 352.78 352.78 2,480.27 ~56M2M 59,022.88 Deduct — Benevolence — Grants 1,200.00 — Inspection 50.00 1,250.00 1,250.00

Balances-February 29, 1952 1,230.27 56,542.61 57,772.88

ASSETS

Cash in Bank $1,074.12 Accrued Interest 511.96 Investments:

Dominion of Canada—3%— 1966 ...16,700.00 Province of Ontario—3%— 1965.. 9,000.00 Hydro-Electric Power Com- mission of Ontario—3%— 1969 5,000.00 Crown Trust and Guarantee Company-234% - 1952 26,500.00

57,200.00 DEDUCT: Unamortized Discount on Investments 1,405.94 Less—Unamortized Premium on Investments 392.74 1,013.20 56,186.80

$57,772.88 ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 105

GRAND CHAPTER LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND

Balance - March 1, 1951 $29,069.53 Add — Interest on Investments $ 900.00 — Bank Interest 8.40 — Commutations Issued 730.00 1,638.40

30,707.93 Deduct-1951 Life Membership Dues 2,789.25

Balance-February 29, 1952 27,918.68

ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Cash in Bank 196.68 Due from Chapters 10.00 Accrued Interest 225.00

Investments: Dominion of Canada-3%-1960 30,000.00 30,431.68

Liabilities (Deduct) Due to General Fund 2,513.00

$27,918.68 GRAND CHAPTER CENTENNIAL FUND

Balance - March 1, 1951 $500.62 Add — Bank Interest $ 1.76 — Annual Provision from General Fund 250.00 251.76

Balance - February 29, 1952 752.38

ASSETS

Cash in Bank $752.38

THE CHAPTER'S LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND

Balance - March 1, 1951 $67.56 Add — Deposit from Chapter #146 $ 27.17 — Bank Interest .27 — Transfer from General Fund (adjusting interest earned by fund to 3%) 2.10 29.54

$97.10

Deduct — 1951 Chapter Dues transferred to General Fund and credited to the Chapter's Account 5.25 Balance - February 29, 1952 91.85

ASSETS

Cash in Bank 91.85 106 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA REPORT OF PRINTING COMMITTEE

To the Most Excellent, the Grand First Principal, Officers and

Members of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Canada.

Most Excellent Sir:

Your Committee on Printing submit the following analysis of expenditures for the year ending February 29th, 1952:

Proceedings and Postage $ 2,442.23 General Printing 1,086.60

Total $3,528.92

It will therefore be seen that, notwithstanding the increased cost in Printing, which is general, together with the necessity of obtaining three hundred extra copies of the Proceedings of Grand Chapter for distribution to Second and Third Principals of each Chapter, which, incidentally, cost an additional $250.00, it is gratifying to report that the Printing expenses for the year did not total the amount allocated by Grand Chapter, namely, $3,600.00. This is a good indication of careful purchasing and wise planning, and your Committee voices its appreciation to the Grand Scribe "E" for his complete co-operation and guidance.

We respectfully request that the following amounts be placed at the disposal of the Committee:

Proceedings $2,500.00 General Printing 1000.00 Printing "work" for resale 1,600.00

Total $5,100.00

All of which is respectfully submitted,

M. A. Searle,

Chairman.

Taylor, seconded R. It was moved by R. Ex. Comp. J. A. M. Ex. Comp. M. A. Searle, and—

Resolved—That the report of the Committee on Printing for the year be received and adopted. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 107 REPORT OF THE COMMITTE ON INVESTMENTS To the Most Excellent the Grand Z., Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada. Your Committee on Investments reports the following: — SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AS OF FEBRUARY 29th, 1952 GENERAL ACCOUNT Dominion of Canada Bonds, Interest 3%, payable half-yearly, June 1 and December 1, due June 1, 1960 (Fully Registered) $ 56,000.00 Dominion of Canada Bonds, Interest 3%, payable half-yearly, April 1 and October 1, due October 1, 1963 (Fully Registered) 3,000.00 Dominion of Canada Bonds, Interest 3%, payable half-yearly, March 1 and September 1, due September 1, 1966 (Fully Registered) 2,500.00 Province of Ontario, Interest 3%, payable half-yearly, April 15th and October 15th due October 15th, 1977 4,000.00

$65,500.00 LIFE MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT Dominion of Canada Bonds, Interest 3%, payable half-yearly, June 1 and December 1, due June 1, 1960 CFully Registered) 30,000.00 VICTORY THANKSGIVING BENEVOLENT FUND Dominion of Canada Bonds, Interest 3%, payable half-yearly, March 1 and September 1, due September 1, 1966 200.00 Dominion of Canada Bonds Interest 3%, payable half-yearly, March 1 and September 1, due Sept. 1, 1966 (Fully Registered) 10,000.00 Dominion of Canada Bonds, Interest 3%, payable half-yearly, March 1 and September 1, due September 1, 1966, Callable Sept. 1, 1961 (Fully Registered) 4,000.00 Dominion of Canada Bonds, Interest 3%, payable half-yearly, March 1 and September 1, due September 1, 1966 2,500.00 Crown Trust & Guarantee Co., five-year Guarantee Trust Invest- ment, Interest 234%, payable June 30 and Dec. 31, due June 30, 1952. (Fully Registered) 6,500.00 Crown Trust & Guarantee Co., five-year Guarantee Trust Investment, Interest 234%, payable June 30 and Dec. 31, due March 31, 1952 (Fully Registered) 20,000.00 Province of Ontario, Interest 3%, payable half-yearly, May 1 and Nov. 1, due November 1st, 1965 9,000.00 Hydro Electric Power Commission Interest 3%, payable half-yearly, May 1 and Nov. 1, due Nov. 1, 1969 5,000.00

.157,200.00

TOTAL INVESTMENTS $152,700.00 Several visits were made by your Chairman to the office of the Grand Scribe E, as well as frequent exchange of letters in connection with the investments. The assistance and the many courtesies extended by the Grand Scribe E were very greatly appreciated, and are hereby sincerely acknowledged. All of which is fraternally submitted. Allen C. Mason, Chairman.

It was moved by R. Ex. Comp. J. A. M. Taylor, seconded by R. Ex. Comp. A. C. Mason, and— Resolved—That the report of the Committee on Investments for the year be received and adopted. 108 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON WARRANTS

To the Most Excellent the Grand First Principal, Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada: Most Excellent Sir and Companions: The Executive Committee through your Committee on War- rants, consisting of R. Ex. Comp. B. F. Nott (chairman), R. Ex. Comps. F. Wills and L. L. Mansfield, beg to report as follows: May we say: "Greeting and salutations." The services of your Committee on Warrants have not been required during the past year but it has been suggested that we make some kind of report at this Convocation. Having in mind that two of the Chapters in this jurisdiction, viz: Palestine Chapter, No. 54 at St. Thomas and Golden Chapter, No. 90 at Kenora, lost their quarters by fire during the past official year and with it their original warrants, we report that their two warrants have been reissued. It is not difficult to understand the feelings of our Companions of these two chapters and we deeply sympathize with them in their loss and convey to them our very best wishes for a continuation of their activities until such time as they can become established in new permanent quarters. But experience is a stern teacher and we learn from experience. By these happenings we can very aptly bring to your attention the value of records. In further references to situations of this nature, you may recall we recommended last year the appointment of a well- qualified Companion to record the history of their Chapter each year and that a copy of this record be appended to the Chapter minutes. Might we, at this time, suggest a step further in that direction and recommend that an extra copy be preserved in your safety-box or other vault coverage. For further insurance we recommend that each Chapter procure two photographs of their original charter and deposit one of each in separate safety vaults in order that a record could be preserved for future posterity in the event one of them became lost or destroyed.

All of which is respectfully and fraternally submitted. B. F. Nott, Chairman.

It was moved by Rt. Ex. Comp. J. A. M. Taylor and seconded by R. Ex. Comp. B. F. Nott, and— Resolved,—That the report of the Committee on Warrants be received. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 109

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE CONDITION OF CAPITULAR MASONRY

To the Most Excellent, the Grand Z, Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Canada.

Most Excellent Sir and Companions:

It has been a pleasure to read the reports of our Grand Superin- tendents, as each of them refers to the very high quality of the degree work in our Chapters, with some giving credit to the Manual of Instructions for quality and uniformity. We want to congratulate the officers, past and present, for earning that high praise. A very few Chapters are unfortunate in not having enough degree work to develop and demonstrate the degree of efficiency that is theirs.

The average attendance reported is still improving, particularly in the larger centres. We trust it will continue to improve, as we need better attendance to inspire the officers to their best rendition of the ritual. The number of Divine Services held has, again, increased, except where the distances are great between Chapters. We trust that these Chapters will plan to hold Divine Services for their own Companions.

The year 1942 was the last year we recorded a loss in our total membership and on December 31st of that year, we had 15,900 members. We, now, show 20,958 members on December 31st, 1951. a growth of 5,058 or 32% in membership in nine years. This growth is important when we speak of it as 32%, but when we learn that it is only, approximately l/6th of the Craft Masons in our province, it is not nearly adequate. Seven of our districts show small decreases in membership this year, for a total decrease of 41, while the other eleven districts show increases totalling 350, a net increase for the year of 309. We want to congratulate Ottawa Distirct No. 13 with the greatest growth in our province, having an increase of 110 Com- panions. A study of our statement of "Chapters Having Most Ex- altations" shows that 3 of their 12 Chapters have found their way into that "Honour Roll" with Carleton Chapter No. 16 of Ottawa, in first place with 50 exaltations, which also has placed them in first position for the first time in that other "Honour Roll"—"Our Largest Chapters", Laurentian Chapter, No. 151 of Pembroke in third place with 25 and Ottawa Chapter, No. 222 of Ottawa in fourth place with 23. All we need do to find the inspiration behind this 110 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA fine record is to read that excellent first report of the NEW Special General Committee on Membership which appears in the Proceed- ings of last year's Convocation and know that the Chairman of that committee is Right Excellent Companion Fergus A. McDiarmid of Ottawa. Congratulations Ottawa, Ottawa District and Right Excellent Companion McDiarmid.

Most of our districts held one or more Chapters of Instruction, at which each degree was discussed, exemplified or conferred, thereby, contributing to the uniformity of the degree work. We want to call attention to the importance of instructing the candidates after each degree in the answers to the questions listed in our ritual, also, fraternizing with our newly exalted Companions until each of them feels that he is one of us—shall we say? "a full fledged Companion of Royal Arch Masonry", eligible to take a junior office in his Chapter, if the opportunity arises.

Many fraternal visits were made, last year, some between two Chapters in the same district, others from one district to another in Ontario, one to Montreal of the Grand Chapter of Quebec and two of them International, first, when Ark Chapter, No. 80 ot Windsor visited Port Lawrence Chapter in Toledo, and second, when the St. Andrew Chapter, No. 238 of London, visited Ionic Chapter in Detroit. Field Days were held at Collingwood and Belle- ville with high attendances. Five 75th Anniversaries were celebrated. An International Night was held by Covenant Chapter, No. 113 in Cornwall, and another in Hiawatha Chapter, No. 252 in Sarnia, which were well attended and where the names of our Past Grand First Principals F. W. Dean and C. M. Pitts appear on the programmes as taking important parts. Several new Chapter rooms were dedicated. Most of our districts and several of our Chapters held receptions for our Grand First Principal, Most Excellent Com- panion A. G. N. Bradshaw, some of whom presented him with life memberships. Our Grand First Principal really gets around as he attended and addressed nearly all of the "Special Nights" listed above. A reception was held for our Grand Third Principal, Right Excellent Companion John L. House by his own Chapter, St. Alban's, No. 217 in Toronto. Also, many other important "Special Nights" were held, including the degrees conferred on the FOUR BELLS (a father and his three sons) in Mount Sinai, No. 44 of Napanee. Our committee has, previously, called attention to the great value to Chapter Masonry of these Inter-Chapter visits and ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 111 other "Special Nights". We can only hope that they will increase in number.

We are very glad to report that each of our Grand Superintend- ents had a few words of praise for the excellent records kept by our hardworking Scribes Ezra, using the terms very efficient and co- operative. Your committee would like to add that our Grand Scribe E, Right Excellent Companion Fred Johnson, deserves a very high share of this kind of praise as he has been very efficient and cooperative in securing and forwarding the necessary records from which to compile this report. We wish to say, to all Scribes E, we are proud of you. We are glad to see the financial positions of most of our Chapters improving, due to increases in exaltation fees and annual dues, but must report that we have four Chapters who collect only $2.00 from each Companion for annual dues, an inadequate amount, when the fee to Grand Chapter is $.75, also, that 16 of our districts with a total membership of 19,403 report arrears of dues amounting to $22,217.00, $1.15 per Companion. As this is approximately 25% of our annual dues, we ask that each Chapter place the collection of these dues, before the end of each year, in the hands of a strong Committee to prevent many suspensions, as well as adding to the finances of the Chapter.

Forty-four of our Chapters found it necessary to vote over $2,000 for benevolence and, in this connection, we are always glad to learn from the Grand Superintendent's reports from the Toronto District that the Royal Arch Masons Welfare Committee of Toronto include in their activities the transportation of underpivileged children and their mothers to Bronte Summer Camp, also, donating comforts and entertainment to the veterans in the Red Chevron Hospital. We trust that this good work will continue.

We want to congratulate the many recipients of jewels, first, for fifty years a Royal Arch Mason and second, for 25 years an Installed First Principal, also, the two Companions who received the Disting- uished Service Medals. May these Companions live many years in good health, to enjoy their attendance and the Companionship at our Chapter meetings.

We congratulate Belleville and Cornwall on their new Temples, also Kenora and St. Thomas, both of whom lost their Masonic 112 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

Temples by fire last year, and have been successful in financing new Temples, to be completed later this year. Again, we call the attention of our Chapters to the necessity of adequate fire insurance.

All of which is fraternally submitted,

C. H. Chapman

J. G. Maroosis E. T. Wood i C. P. Eagles E. T. Naylor W. B. Stothers, Chairman

It was moved by R. Ex. Comp. J. A. M. Taylor, seconded by R. Ex. Comp. W. Bailie Stothers, and—

Resolved,—That the Report of the Executive Committee on Condition of Capitular Masonry for the year 1951, be received and adopted.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BENEVOLENCE

To the Most Excellent the Grand Z, Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Canada

Most Excellent Sir and Companions: —

Your Committee on Benevolence has considered the application for relief and we recommend that an appropriation be made in the estimates for grants to the following:

Chapter No. 1-Widow of G. McN $ 100.00 Chapter No. 5-Widow of G.E.M 100.00

Chapter No. 8-Widow of R. J 100.00 Chapter No. 53-Daughter of J.S 100.00 Chapter No. 62-Widow of S.B 100.00 Chapter No. 77-Widow of J.C 200.00 Chapter No. 145-Daughter of J.C 200.00 Chapter No. 213-Companion W.D 100.00 Chapter No. 231-Companion H.H 100.00 Special -Widow of R.H.S 100.00 Special -Widow of E.S 200.00

$1,400.00

We further recommend that an amount of $200.00 be provided ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 113 for interim relief, if it be needed before the next Annual Convo- cation of Grand Chapter.

Fraternally submitted,

R. B. Dargavel, R. N. McElhinney, D. C. Patmore, Chairman

It was moved by R. Ex. Comp. J. A. M. Taylor, seconded by R. Ex. Comp. D. C. Patmore, and—

Resolved,—That the Report of the Committe on Benevolence be received and adpoted.

Committee on Benevolence

Moved by R. Ex. Comp. J. A. M. Taylor, seconded by R. Ex. Comp. J. L. House, and— The following Companions comprise the Committee on Bene- volence and are members of the Executive Committee of Grand Chapter for the respective terms: —

M. Ex. Comp. R. B. Dargavel, retires in 1953.

R. Ex. Comp. D. C. Patmore, retires in 1954.

R. Ex. Comp. Robert N. McElhinney, retires in 1955.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE GRAND Z's. ADDRESS

To the Most Excellent, the Grand Zerrubbabel, Officers and

Members of The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada

Most Excellent Sir and Companions: —

It is with more than usual interest that your committee reviews and endorses the address and annual report of the activities of our Grand First Principal, Most Excellent Companion Bradshaw during the past year. It is a record of energetic activity faithful and zealous service in behalf of the Royal Craft in this jurisdiction. Most Excellent Companion Bradshaw has been very active as witnessed by the long list of his visits not only in our own jurisdiction but he has found the time to visit many of our sister jurisdictions. He was always received with the warmest of welcomes and has revived 114 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA old friendships and made new friends for this Grand Jurisdiction. Geographically without including the Yukon and North west Territories the area under the jurisdiction of the Grand Chapter of Canada is widely scattered and of large extent. It was only by district visits that he was enabled to meet and greet such a vast number of Royal Craftsman.

We on behalf of the Grand Chapter add our thanks to the Companions of the Queen City of Toronto for their efforts in making the splendid arrangements for this annual convocation.

We unite with our Grand Zerrubbabel in extending a sincere welcome to our distinguished guests from other jurisdictions and branches of Freemasonry. We are particularly gratified that Most Worshipful Brother and Excellent Companion Nelson C. Hart, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of A.F.&A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario, is with us today and take this opportunity to once again tender to him our fraternal love and loyalty on behalf of the Royal Arch Masons in this Grand Jurisdiction.

We re-echo the thought of our Grand First Principal, that only by a due sense of our dependence upon God, our Creator and Divine Father, can we hope to attain in even the slightest manner that perfection so necessary if Craft Masonry in particular and Man- kind in general is to maintain its highest ideals.

We joint with our Grand Zerubbabel in expressing our deep sympathy to those in our own jurisdiction who have lost loved ones. We once again affirm our steadfast belief that death is not the end of man but only the entrance to a nobler brighter life glorious beyond the conception of man's finite mind. With him we deplore the untimely death of our temporal Sovereign Lord King George the Sixth and express our appreciation of his promptness in forwarding a message of sympathy to Her Majesty the Queen. We extend to the Companions of sister jurisdictions our sympathy in the loss of so many distinguished Com- panions and join with them in revering the memory of their faithful service to the Royal Craft. We congratulate Most Excellent Companion Bradshaw on the honours and appreciations which have been conferred upon him for his devoted service to the craft.

It is regretted that the proceeding of the Conference of Grand Chapters of Canada are not available and express our concurrence ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 115 with the sentiments expressed in the summarized report of the conference as presented.

The action of the Grand First Principal in the issue of commissions to Grand Representatives near the Grand Chapters of British Columbia, Oregon and Texas and the recommendations appointing representatives near our own Grand Chapter from the Grand Chapters of Arkansas, Indiana, North Dakota and Utah is endorsed.

As the dispensations granted were of a routine nature and within the powers granted to the Grand First Principal by the constitution these dispensations are confirmed.

The ruling concerning the endorsation of clubs or associations by this Grand Chapter is timely. It is suggested that the committee having charge of the revision of the constitution of this Grand Chapter include a section in the revised constitution in accordance with the principles of this ruling.

The committee on finance and the Grand Council are to be congratulated on keeping the expenditures below the estimates. The committee on Investments are also due for thanks and appreciation by reason of the great care they observed in the reinvestment of securities of the Victory Thanksgiving, Benevolent Fund and the General Fund of Grand Chapter.

The observation re chapter notices is very timely. Principals

of Chapters should exercise more supervision over the notices. It is their responsibility to see that an attractive notice of convocation containing full and complete information of the proposed activities of the chapter is issued in accordance with the constitution. While

not in any manner endorsing the idea of a flamboyant notice, it is our

opinion that an attractive notice stimulates interest. It is also the duty of the First Principal to see that the names and addresses of the Grand First Principal, District Superintendent and Grand Scribe Ezra are on the mailing list and that when changes in any of the above named personnel occurr immediate change in the mailing list is made by the Chapter Scribe E.

We concur in the Grand Zerubbabels recommendation that Rt. Ex. Companion Kenneth Carrie be made an Honourary Member of the Grand Executive Committee in accordance with section 65(1) of the constitution. 116 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

The statement by The Grand Zerubbabel that? "We have something to offer Craft Masons which is of value to their Masonic Life" cannot be too strongly endorsed and the objective of every Active Royal Arch Mason producing a candidate might well become the goal of our endeavours in the next year, providing it is impressed upon the prospective candidate that the Royal Craft is not a stepping stone but is the completion of the brother Mason's craft education.

Congratulations are offered to Most Excellent Companion Bradshaw upon a complete and excellent address. It is recommended that it be given consideration by every constitutent chapter.

Respectfully submitted.

R. V. Conover, Chairman F. W. Dean, C. M. Pitts, R. B. Dargavell,

It was moved by M. Ex. Comp. R. V. Conover and seconded by M. Ex. Comp. C. M. Pitts, and—

Resolved—That the report of the Committee on the Grand Z's address be received and adopted. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 117

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

To the Most Excellent, the Grand Z, Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Canada.

Most Excellent Sir and Companions:

The Committee on Finance submits herewith its report for the year ending February 29th, 1952:

The reports of the Grand Treasurer, the Grand Scribe E, and the Auditor for the year ended February 29th, 1952, have been sub- miitted to you, and have been reviewed by the Members of the Com- mittee on Finance. In our opinion these reports present full and adequate details of all Receipts and Disbursements during the fiscal year in respect to the financial affairs of this Grand Chapter.

This Committee desires to express their appreciation to the Constituent Chapters for their continued co-operation in making semi-annual returns. While it is noted the Accounts Receivable from Chapters is in excess of the previous year, yet it is gratifying to know that it was not necessary to write off any accounts as un- collectable during the fiscal year.

The result of this year's operation as set out in detail in the Auditor's Report, Exhibit "B", shows a net revenue of $3,761.69. This amount has been added to the General Reserve on the Balance Sheet, Exhibit "A".

The Victory Thanksgiving Benevolent Fund, set out in detail in Schedule No. 1, amounts to $57,772.88. The Life Membership Fund Grand Chapter, Schedule No. 2, amounts to $27,916.88. The

Centennial Fund, Schedule No. 3, amounts to $752.38, and the

Chapters' Life Membership Fund, Schedule No. 4, $91.85. The total of these Special Funds amount to $86,535.79.

Certain of our Securities have matured during this fiscal year, and the proceeds derived from these maturities have been carefully re-invested for the Grand Chapter. The par value of Investments covering all Funds now amount to $152,700.00.

Your Committee records its appreciation of the invaluable contribution made to Grand Chapter by the Grand Treasurer, Most Excellent Companion John M. Burden, during his term of office. 118 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

We regret his services as Grand Treasurer will no longer be available to this Grand Body.

Your Committee approves of the expenditure of $1,600.00 for the printing of Rituals, as required by the Committee on Printing.

This amount is not included in the estimates, as the same will eventually be recovered by the purchases of the various Chapters.

Following the usual custom, we now submit for the consideration and approval of the Companions, an estimate of Income and Expenditure for the current year, which will end February 28, 1953:

ESTIMATED INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 1953

Fees — Registration $ 3,200.00 Dues — Per Capita H.000.00 Life Membership — Dues 2,700.00 Dispensations 150.00 Interest on Investments 1,965.00 Total Estimated Income $21,015.00

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 1953

Grand Scribe "E"-Compensation $ 3,600.00 -Office Assistant 1,800.00 -Miscellaneous 1.000.00 -Rent 1,380.00 Foreign Correspondence — Reviewer 300.00 Audit Fee 400.00 Printing — Proceedings 2,500.00 -General 1.000.00 Travelling Expenses—Grand Z 1,500.00 -General 500.00 Expenses — Convocation 3,100.00 — Executive Committee 1,000.00 — Education and Instruction 500.00 Jewels and Engraving 600.00 Grant to Masonic Library 125.00 Canadian Grand Chapters* Meeting 650.00 Centennial Fund 250.00 Provisions for Depreciation 68.00 Total estimated Expenditures $20,263,00 SUMMARY

Estimated Income $ 21,015.00 Estimated Expenditures 20,263.00 Estimated Net Surplus $752.00

By continuing to exercise a careful control of expenditures, it is our opinion that Grand Chapter can maintain, and possibly still ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 119 further enhance its present strong financial position, if general conditions continue as they are, and no unusual circumstances are encountered.

All of which is fraternally and respectfully submitted.

K. N. Carrie, Chairman.

It was moved by R. Ex. Comp. J. A. M. Taylor, seconded by R. Ex. Comp. K. N. Carrie, and—

Resolved—That the Report of the Committee on Finance be received and adopted.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL DEAD

To the Most Excellent the Grand First Principal Z., Officers and Members of the Grand Royal Arch Masons of Canada

Most Excellent Sir and Companions:

Your Executive Committee through the Committee on Fratern- al Dead beg to submit the following report.

Once again we pause amid the labours in which we are engaged surveying the road by which we have come, planning our journey for another year, to pay our heartfelt tributes of respect, and to honour as is our wonted custom, and as is most justly due and proper, the memory of those Companions who will no longer travel with us on the highways and byways of life.

They have answered the summons of the Angel of Death and have passed to their eternal rest.

The memories of these Companions are individually very dear and precious to all of us, but it is only when we listen to or read the names of all those who were with us or on our rolls but a year ago, and who will never more answer to the roll call of Grand Chapter, that we realize the extent of the ravages that the passage of time has made on our ranks.

Our departed Companions have left behind sweet and fragrant memories of good fellowship, of high purpose and honest endeavours, of Masonic ideals quietly and sincerely followed, of disinterest- ed service and devotion to the principles of right, truth and justice, 120 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

these were all in some measure and degree characteristic of those whom today we mourn.

While yet we mourn and deplore their loss we rejoice that it was our good fortune to have been associated with them as fellow craftsmen. They have laid aside forever the insignia and working tools of the Order, some in the seer and yellow leaf of old age, and others who until the call came seemed in manhoods vigour.

To us and their successors is left the task of continuing the Masonic work on which they were engaged and the duty of emulat- ing their example.

We can honour them most fittingly by renewed zeal in the cause of Capitular Masonry and increased fidelity to its principles.

They have gone where we must go, into that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveller returns.

We are persuaded that when our earthly journey shall have ended, "We are laid asleep in body and become a living soul."

For this destiny it is the high purpose of Masonic philosophy to prepare us by having us realize that each should make his being, his prime care and that each should struggle to keep his moral vision clear.-

No question is of greater importance, none has received more attention throughout the ages than the question of the meaning of life and its relation to the universe.

Countless answers have been given, countless dissertations have been written on it. Systems of philosophy, systems of religion all have their particular answers and interpretations of the meaning of life and existence.

Thomas Carlyle, the Scottish sage once said: "The older I grow, and I now stand on the brink of eternity, the more comes back to me the sentence in the Catechism which I learned as a child and the fuller and deeper its meaning becomes." What is the chief end of man?" To glorify God and enjoy him for ever.

Each of us may well take this to heart and ponder it carefully for it is the answer essentially which Masonry also supplies to the riddle of existance. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 121

The following list contains the names of those Past and Present Grand Chapter Officers and other Companions, whose deaths are noted on our records and have occurred during the past year.

It is obvious that time and space will not permit us to make special mention of all the 502 Companions, the largest number in any one year of which we have record, and we only refer briefly to the following because they were particularly active in the affairs of Grand Chapter.

R. Ex. Comp. Archie D. Maclntyre, has taken a very active part in the Grand Chapter of Canada. Many years ago his services were recognized when he was made an honorary member of the Executive Committee. His contribution as Chairman of the mileage and Per Diem Committee brought him in contact with hundreds of Past and Present Grand Chapter Officers. He was for many years Branch Manager with the Bank of Montreal, King and Bathurst Sts., Tor- onto. Retired about seven years ago he divided his time between Toronto, Picton and Lake Worth, Florida. He was called by the Supreme Architect on February 6th, 1952, and buried with Masonic honours in Trenton on Saturday, February 9th, 1952.

His passing will be sadly felt at this Convocation when the call of Grand Representatives is made for New Jersey.

Seldom did he miss answering since 1936.

R. Ex. Comp. Rev. Chas. H. MacDonald I. P. Grand Chaplain.

The passing of Dr. Charles MacDonald has bereft the Church of one of its warmest hearted and most delightfully sincere christian ministers, Dr. MacDonald served the Church in the rural areas throughout his Ministry.

In 1947 he was elected Moderator of the General Assembly- Presbyterian Church in Canada. Knox College conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Divinity in 1948.

V. Ex. Comp. John Sheard, Grand Junior Sojourner, member of Ulster Chapter 219, Toronto.

R. Ex. Comp. C. Alex Sollitt, who for many years was Chair- man of Investments until ill health prevented him from taking active interest in Royal Arch Masonry. 122 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

R. Ex. Comp. Vivian Hare and R. Ex. Comp. J. W. Rynard both members of Succoth Chapter 135, Uxbridge. Past Grand Superintendent 1920 and 1930 respectively.

R. Ex. Comp. A. C. Tipper, Past Grand Superintendent for Temiskaming District, 1945 was appointed Grand Representative for North Carolina in 1946. The north country knew him for his sterling qualities in all Masonic Activities.

Other distinguished Companions who answered the call were:

R. Ex. Comp. J. Stevenson V. Ex. Comp. J. W. Speers R. Ex. Comp. J. A. Fleming V. Ex. Comp. C. O. Hamphill R. Ex. Comp. J. F. Grierson V. Ex. Comp. L. E. Dobson R. Ex. Comp. A. R. H. Wilson V. Ex. Comp. W. H. Wilson Ex. C. Cooper R. Comp. J. V. Ex. Comp. A. H. Watson R. Ex. Comp. C. T. Farrell V. Ex. Comp. Francis Francis R. Ex. Comp. Harold Childs V. Ex. Comp. D. Cameron R. Ex. Comp. N. Fraid J. J. V. Ex. Comp. Robt. M. Thistle R. Ex. Comp. W. F. Elliott V. Ex. Comp. Russell V. Ex. Comp. L. C. Pattrick John V. Ex. Comp. E. C. Thornton V. Ex. Comp. T. S. McDonald V. Ex. Comp. A. W. Smith V. Ex. Comp. T. C. Harrison V. Ex. Comp. T. McDonald V. Ex. Comp. T. Tiffin

His Majesty King George VI. Past Grand Master and Past First Grand Principal of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of England.

So much has been said in the radio and press reports, regarding the life and death of His Majesty King George the sixth that it is difficult to find words to add to the glowing tributes which eman- ated from all parts of the Commonwealth, and indeed the whole world.

His Majesty's passing is a forceful reminder that death the leveller of all human greatness will finally reduce us all to the same level.

In this connection we believe a poem written by Edgar A. Guest, entitled "The Kings Burial", and published in the press on March 14th, 1952 is appropriate.

"With griefs great pomp and splendor and display, Graveward they bore their Kings cold flesh away. Within the Chapel where his forbears lie They sealed th tomb good George will occupy. The robes, the crown that marked his royal birth, The jewelled symbols of his power on earth ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 123

Were carried back, for at mans final goal, All that will come to glory is his soul. Here stay the worldly emblems of the King, The medals and the mantle and the ring, They are trinkets which the body wore. The soul eternal needs them never more."

We understand that M. Ex. Comp. R. V. Conover is to introduce a resolution pertaining to the death of His Majesty, hence this reference is intentionally curtailed.

To our Sister Jurisdictions in the Dominion of Canada and the United States of America we extend sincere sympathy for the loss of their distinguished Companions.

Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of British Columbia— M. Ex. Comp. George Hugh Mackay-Grand Z. 1937-8, Grand S.E. 1942-51 M. Ex. Comp. Gerald Herbert Sedger—Grand Z. 1949-50 M. Ex. Comp. Alexander E. Davidson—Grand Z. 1950-51 Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Manitoba— M. Ex. Comp. Dr. Ben S. Bailey-Grand Z. 1947-48 Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Quebec— M. Ex. Comp. Walter W. Williamson—Grand Z., Grand Scribe E. Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Saskatchewan— M. Ex. Comp. Judge E. R. Wylie-Grand Z. 1935. M. Ex. Comp. Walter Ernest Bristowe—Grand Z. 1948 Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alabama— M. Ex. Comp. Charles R. Bricken, Sr.-Grand H.P. 1902-3 M. Ex. Comp. William W. Ranson-Grand H.P. 1915 Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Colorado— M. Ex. Comp. Avon C. Remington-Grand H.P. 1937-8 M. Ex. Comp. Anthony Riesenecker—Grand H.P. 1914-5 Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Delawaie—

M. Ex. Comp. Stuart J. Horn-Grand H.P. 1910 Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of the District of Columbia— M. Ex. Comp. David S. Davidson-Grand H.P. 1936 M. Ex. Comp. Simon Bude-Grand H.P. 1924 Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Idaho— M. Ex. Comp. Alonzo (Lon) Cone-Grand H.P. 1929-30 The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the State of Illinois— M. Ex. Comp. Lvman Nelson Thurston—Grand H.P. 1932-3 M. Ex. Comp. O'. H. Woodworth-Grand H.P. 1933-4 Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in the State of Iowa— M. Ex. Comp. Floyd B. Beckwith-Grand H.P. 1937 Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons— R. Ex. Comp. Wilson B. Morrow—Grand Capt. of Host 1951 Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Louisiana— M. Ex. Comp. Lawson D. Woosley-Grand H.P. 1937 Grand Chapter of Maine Royal Arch Masons— R. Ex. Comp. E. Murray Graham—Grand King 1943. Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Massachusetts— M. Ex. Comp. Raymond Thomas Sewell—Hon. Grand H.P. Grand Sec. 1928-51 Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Montana- Most Ex. Comp. Henry C. Smith-Grand H.P. 1914-5 R. Ex. Comp. Luther T. Hauberg-Grand Sec. 1925-1951 M. Ex. Comp. Edward W. Spottswood—Grand H.P. 1927-28 124 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

M. Ex. Comp. Alfred Whitworth-Grand H.P. 1922-23 M. Ex. Comp. Llewellyn L. Callaway-Grand H.P. 1915-16 M. Ex. Comp. Dr. Ira W. Stam-Grand H.P. 1950-51 M. Ex. Comp. Herbert L. Lange—Grand H.P. Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Nevada— M Ex. Comp. George L. Swartz-Grand H.P. 1933-4 M. Ex. Comp. George N. Doyle—Grand H.P. Emeritus 1943. The Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of North Dakota— M. Ex. Comp. Walter L. Stockwell-Grand H.P. 1923, Grand Sec. 1950. M. Ex. Comp. William Hall-Grand H.P. 1930 Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of New Jersey— M Ex. Comp. Charles D. McCracken-P. Grand H.P. and Grand Sec. 1928-51 Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of New York— M. Ex. Comp. John H. O'Brien-Grand H.P. 1932 M. Ex. Comp. Frank A. Lobee-Grand H.P. 1948 Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Ohio— M. Ex. Comp. Royal A. Walkup-Grand H.P. 1933-4 Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma— M. Ex. Comp. Jesse A. Todd-Grand H.P. 1944-5 and Grand Lecturer 1946-50 M. Ex. Comp. Clarence Brain-Grand H.P. 1941-2 The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oregon— M. Ex. Comp. Frank S. Baillie-Grand H.P. 1927 M. Ex. Comp. Frank W. Settlemier-Grand H.P. 1920-1 Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of South Dakota— R. Ex. Comp. Oliver A. Bray—Grand Treasurer. Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Tennessee— M. Ex. Comp. William H. Blackwell-Grand H.P. 1935 Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Wisconsin— M. Ex. Comp. Frank R. Graham-Grand H.P. 1939. Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Wyoming— M. Ex. Comp. Albert D. Walton-Grand H.P. 1947-8

DEATHS 1951

1-E. B. Vanalstyne, C. J. Phillips, William Gill, F. Haffner, E. W. Charlton, J. M. Anderson, W. Ayers, A. D. Nelson, H. V. Moore. 2—Andrew Cardno, H. A. Heard, C. T. Richardson, W. C. J. Tavlor, Noah Stafford, Thos. Ellis, Charles West, C. A. Hall, J. H. Schrader. 3-J.' R. Peters, J. E. Gaze, A. F. Hockin, A. M. Trick, E. T. Wright, N. L. Yelland, W. H. Down, George Burdick, G. G. Smith, David Hosie, Dr. E. Seaborn, A. J. Clark. 4—J. T. Orr, E. Smart W. Baillie, H. R. Terry, Thomas Walters. 5-C. Thomas, A. E. Chapman, H. E. Harkness, C. Saunders, T. L. Partridge, J. A. Johnstone, C. E. Carruthers, S. F. J. Clarke, E. J. Reed, L Rumball, R. P. Haskett, J. W. Mcintosh, H. Johnson. Geo. Allan, C. Moat, 6— Jacob Morris, J. A. Badgerow, James Thomson. 7— W. L. C. Pattrick, E. W. Madams, H. I. Gordon, W. B. Painter. 8-W. A. Van Zant, Francis Francis. J. Whit- J. D. Harris, E. G. Ruthven, H. A. Moffatt, 15— W. combe, E. N. Campbell, F. L. Sullivan, W. S. Gibson, J. A. Smith. 16—J. W. Menzies, G. Kermack, C. A. Janes, M. Wallace, Frank Law, E. Wallingford,

P. S. Falconer, M. Chapman. 18—E. C. Thornton, J. Pullin, E. F. Meadows, A. C. Crotty, P. T. Jackson. 19-G. C. Holmes, E. J. Owen, A. McCulloch, J. E. Ostrander, A. Taylor, E. D. Moffat, Fraser. 20-H. R. Rvan, J. I. Welsh, J. J. A. Coale, G. R. Butler, Burton. 22- H. S. Tapscott, R. J. Hopper, A. J. J. Brimson, M. T. Thomas. 23-W. H. Polden, J. A. Fleming, G. S. Wilkins, M. J. Forbes, R. A. P. Dunkin, W. H. Bowden, C. H. Lutz, J. H. Porter. 24-D. W. Culligan, W. H. Ditchburn, L. R. Rosenburger, J. Stevenson, R. Joyce, W. Veale, L. H. Hoffmeyer, George Maclnosh, John Cranmer, Charles Fiddy. 26— G. W. Millard, Archie D. Maclntyre. 27-Alexander Doherty, William ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 125

E. Kibblewhite, William H. J. Montgomery, 28— G. Pender, J. F. Grier- son, A. R. H. Wilson, M. Crawforth, J. F. Barnum, C. A. Rundle, W. E. Gillotte. 29-R. J. Gracey, W. A. Ellsworth, J. Lowe, T. Marshall, Josiah Sherk, F. B. Goodwillie. 30—K. J. Hazlett, C. K. Gardner, L. E. Parsons, James Bissett, 31 -Dr. G W. Morden, J. C. Cooper, R. O. McLeod, William Tait. 32-W. R. McGarr, W. H. Sanderson, A. E. Martin, G. B. Hower, F. H. Grier, A. Dryden,

J. C. Pratt, R. Slater H. E. Witmer, Hendry Wildfong. 34-R. E. Strawford, Wm. J. Peck, Wm. T. Parr, R. V. Devlin, Robert Elrich, G. S. McConkey, A. H. Osborne, A. W. Smith. 35.—William Courtney. 36—R. M. Glover, A.

A. Richardson, C. A. Sollitt, F. E. Williams, J. D. Cameron, B. R. Beattie. 37-E. Rowland. 40-C. W. Peer, G. W. Thomson. 41 -W. M. MacKay. 44- O. S. Reddick. 45-W. F. Griffis. 46-John Hyland. 47-S. Webber, R. Glover, A. L. Stewart, J. Draper, W. J. Moore, J. T. Bennett, A. Knott. 48—W. B. Pratt, H. Crosfrey, A. E. Harris, W. H. Flatters. 53—Leonard Collier, Ernest Dobbs.

54—H. Sharp, C. Southern, J. Jagoe, W. J. Shaw, T. Edgeworth, C. McLeod, C. Montgomery,' G. Clelford, F. W. Judd. 55-George Reid. 56-H. Holmes,

J. Woolrich, P. T. Pilkey. 57-E. E. Doty. 59-R. Bradfield, M. Brown. 62 -G. Boulain, A. Paton, E. Brock. 63-W. R. Graham, O. J. Mooney, G. A. Conley. 64-J. R. Sidey, Philip Potts. 65-J. G. Shaw, J. D. Warren, E. J. Zinkan, E. J. B. Duncan. 67—R. H. Hancock. 68-R. J. Patterson, R. Keyes. 69-Charles T. F arrell. 71 -Robert M. Thistle, R. L. Wigle, E. Naylor.

72-T. H. Bissonnette. 73-Harold Childs, A. J. Ridley. 75-L. F. Herman. 76-T. F. Burton, L. W. Smith, W. Smeaton, L. R. Hawley. 77-John Russell,

A. R. Terry, T. C. Thorne, H. J. Richards, H. Johnston, A. E. Finnie, A. Birch- enough, R. Robson, J. R. T. Baker. 79—A. J. Udall, T. McDonald, W. J. Myers, C. McDougall, George Carey. 80-F. E. Rogers, A. G. Phillips, R. C.

Thomas, A. H. Gough, F. H. Broadwell, J. W. Acton, J. B. Darling, J. F. Reid, C. L. Tennant, G. W. Richardson, C. Secrest, J. MacLeod. 81—W. J. Cline, S. B. Simpson, T. M. Moore, A. E. Thomson. 82—R. Dickenson, A. J. Johnston, A. W. McCormick, J. J. Ellis, E. Cocker, E. L. Deuiereuax, J. McGillvray, H. H. Hogarth, J. Nicholson, H. W. Potter, C. S. Anderson. 83—J. C. Heuther, W. J. Coulter. 84-E. J. A. Nash, Robert Vint. 88—T. Tiffin, Harvey Holmes. 90-A. McKay, S. Bird, W. Robertson, A. T. McCall. 91-F. Saunders, A. H. Franks, W. H. O. Crosby, F. E. Lougheed, I. Johnson, F. H. Walden. 95-J. A. Henson, A. Shields, W. A. McLeod, R. Carmichael, T. A. Bromley, J. R. Ball, C. W. Hinds, R. J. Lewis, E. H. Jordan, John McGillis. 102-S. V. McLeod, T. E. McCracken, John McLarty, J. F. Gay, Peter McLarty, C. G. Goodman, J. W. Speers, W. H. Latham, R. Burrows, C. L. Whitby, T. E. Simpson, R. B. Johnstone, Art Webb. 103-S. W. Bromlev, G. F. Morton, J. R. Becks. 110-F. W. Wood. 112-A. R. Wilson, J. Lennox, C. C. Stubbs, W. C. Davey. 114— T. J. Connor. 113-N. J. Fraid, W. Ray, Paul Gunther, L. G. Wert. W. J. Acton. 115—F. F. Balsdon, A. Serjeant, S. L. Smoke. 116—A. Keyworth, W. A. Wilson, J. H. Bond, G. J. Argue, D. W. F. Caldwell. 117-C. O. Hemphill, J. A. Hallman, H. McNulty. 119-L. N. Malott, W. H. Lowrey, H. Whittle, A M. Wilson. 129-E. R. Harris, W. F. Elliott. 130-M. Moulton. 131-L. F. Dobson. 132—J. H. McKendry, B. O. Britton, G. E. Gilbert, W. D. Cotton. 133-T. S. McDonald, Wm. Black, M. T. Davidson, W.

H. Wilson, W. J. Creighton, J. S. Beath. 135-V. M. Hare, J. W. Rynard. 138—J. J. Linton T. W. Halliwell. .140-M. A. Killick, F. A. Casmen, W. B. F. Nicholls, Nase, J. Shaffer, I. J. Giribault. 145-R Hoskins, W. J. Lewis, Wallace, D. C. MacBeth, J. M. Shaw, C. E. Edmonds, J. W. Phillips, Stewart Passmore, T. C. J. W. Hook, J. M. Innes, J. H Chant, E. H. Koken, H. M. Harrison, E. A. Callighen, V. Knowles. 147-Charles H. MacDonald. 149

-Dr. J. K. McBane, G. S. Parker, A. R. Weater. 150-R. W. Glover, R. H. Berry, Sykes. 152-A. H. Samuel Arbuckle, J. J. A. Farrell. 151-Hugh F. Ahlert, A. Watson. 153-W. E. Warrener, E. J. Deeley. 154—J. H. J. Peck, George A. McLacklan, George M. Williams. 155—W. W. S. Irwin. 161 126 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

-H. C. Tirmmon, W. L. Smith, W. Brooks, H. C. Lloyd, John Lloyd. 163-L. M. Eckley, 1950. 167-R. D. Keefe, A. C. Adams, W. E. Preston, F. Campbell, T. C. Luke, D. Currie J. J. O'Hara, J. T. Foster, A. E. House, J. McGregor, R. J. Wilson, W. A. Bowie. 168-W. R. Bell, E. H. English, F. W. Wood. 169-S C. McDonald, A. A. McKelvie, Francis Francis. 175-E. F. Lowry, B. Beattie, Harry Cohen. 195 J. J. Patterson, G. J. Guy. 184—C. N. Matthews, Heath, F. -William White. 198—J. H. Elliott, William Buchanan, J. T. Murdoch. Davis. Smith, 203-J. Metcalfe, J. Cullen, F. Cassie. 205-T. J. 212-H. M. Samuel Sternberg. 213-A. L. Joyner.,214-Mark Burford. 215-C. M. Lowe, A. T. Gray. 217-V. M. Hare, R. H. James. 219— J. W. Sheard, George Thomson. 220-H. J. Scott, E. H. Towers, W. J. Kirkpatrick. 222-D. A. Esdale, J. M. Hill, G. A. Aikin, A. E. Staples. 223-Peter Nelson. 224-H. L. Taylor. A. Cope, W. J. Stutt, E. J. McMartins. 225—Vivian M. Hare, Wm. H. 227-L. R. Holgate, B. Doctor. 230-J. K. Mcllwrick, H. W. Hope, Harry Lee. 231-T. H. Shepherd, W. F. Gunning, J. G. Robertson, J. Robertson, Henry M. S. Churchley, G. H. Brown. 232-E. G. Hohs. 233-Arthur Swain, Robert Watt, A. W. Acheson. 234-Henry Corke. 235-C. E. Sparks. 236-J. T. Armstrong, Peter Anderson. 238—J. J. Parker, A. A. Vize, H. C. Sinclair, C. O. Edmunds. 239-P. S. Shillington, W. J. Baird. 241-N. W. J. Haydon, H. L. Nesbitt, E. J. Copley. 243-F. S. Woodcock. 245-V. R. Wells, S. C. Lashbrook. 246-A. E. Field. 248-J. B. Taylor. 249-Edwin Joint. 250-R. S. Milliken, G. Browne. 251-Ralph R. Ruddick, R. A. C. Tipper, 1952. 252-G. L. Gallic 255—S. B. Simpson.

Sympathy has been extended by the Chapters of which all these Companions were members, to those nearest and dearest to them.

Grand Chapter now adds its last sad office of respect to departed merit, and expresses confidence that the Great Architect will sustain and comfort the relatives and friends, of these Companions in their bereavement. We are encouraged by the knowledge that our loss is their eternal gain.

"Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime And departing, leave behind us Footprints in the sand of time." Respectfully submitted

Thos. Camelford, K. M. MacLennon, Orland M. Krick,

Frank J. Armstrong, L. F. Crothers D. A. Coe, R. Clark, Chairman.

Taylor, seconded by It was moved by R. Ex. Comp. J. A. M. R. Ex. Comp. Robert Clark, and- Resolved -That the report of the Committee on Fraternal Dead be received. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 127

REPORT OF COMMITTEE FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL

To the Most Excellent, The Grand Zerubbabel, Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada Most Excellent Sir and Companions,—

The Committee on awards for the Distinguised Service Medal beg leave to report that only one application for this award has been submitted for consideration.

Your committee recommend that Companion John H. Franks of Kitchener Chapter, No. 117, G.R.C. be awarded The Disting- uished Service Medal.

"For continuous service as organist in Kitchener Chapter, No. 117, since 1921. His untiring and unselfish devotion to his chapter has been a very important contribution to his chapter and to Wellington District.

Fraternally submitted.

R. V. Conover, P.G.Z., Chairman R. B. Dargavel, P.G.Z.

It was moved by M. Ex. Comp. R. V. Conover, seconded by M. Ex. Comp. R. B. Dargavel and—

Resolved,—That the Report on Award for the Distinguished Service Medal be received and adopted.

COMMITTEE ON AWARDS FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL

seconded by R. Ex. Moved by R. Ex. Comp. J. A. M. Taylor, Comp. J. L. House, and—

The following Companions comprise the Committee on Awards for the Distinguished Service Medal, for Grand Chapter for their respective terms: —

M. Ex. Comp. R. V. Conover, 1953 Chairman M. Ex. Comp. R. B. Dargavel, 1955 M. Ex. Comp. L. F. Stephens, 1954 128 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

GRAND CHAPTER "CALLED-OFF"

Grand Chapter was ''Called Off" at 4.30 o'clock p.m., to permit the Delegates to select their Grand Superintendents and elect the Officers of Grand Chapter for the ensuing year and the next place of meeting.

THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1952

Grand Chapter was "Called On" at 9.30 o'clock a.m.

ELECTION REPORT

V. Ex. Comp. S. G. Newdick, Chairman, and V. Ex. Comp. James T. Gilchrist, Vice-Chairman, presented the results of the Elections as follows: —

R. Ex. Comp. Alexander George Noel Bradshaw Grand Z. R. Ex. Comp. John Alexander Macdonald Taylor Grand H.

R. Ex. Comp. John Loftus House Grand J. R. Ex. Comp. Rev. William J. Johnston Grand Chaplain M. Ex. Comp. Frederick William Dean Grand Treasurer

R. Ex. Comp. Fred J. Johnson Grand Scribe E. R. Ex. Comp. William J. Grierson Grand Scribe N. R. Ex. Comp. Harry L. Martyn Grand Principal Sojourner R. Ex. Comp. Harold Shannon, Q.C Grand Registrar EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE-Elected

R. Ex. Comp. Benjamin Foss Nott, R. Ex. Comp. William Bailie Stothers, R. Ex. Comp. Bruce H. Smith R. Ex. Comp. Maurice Arthur Searle, R. Ex. Comp. Robert Clark,

GRAND SUPERINTENDENTS

The nominations for Grand Superintendents were submitted to the Most Excellent the Grand Z., who was pleased to approve, and the following selections were confirmed: —

R. Ex. Comp. John Ashton Lillie St. Clair District No. 1 118 Elgin Street, Wallaceburg, Ont. R. Ex. Comp. Joseph Clayton Wilson London District No. 2 908 Princess Avenue, London, Ont. Wilson District No. R. Ex. Comp. William J. Ratz 3 33 Broadway Street, Woodstock, Ont. R. Ex. Comp. Arthur William Gillespie Wellington District No. 4 Orangeville, Ontario. R. Ex. Comp. Stanley Portch Hamilton District No. 5 "Balport" R.R. No. 2 Lakeshore W., Oakville, Ont. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 129

R. Ex. Comp. Melville George Beatty Huron District No. 6 Box 271, Listowel, Ontario. R. Ex. Comp. Carroll Eskert Griffin Niagara District No. 7 R.R. No. 5, Welland, Ontario. R. Ex. Comp. Frank David Lacey Toronto East District No. 8 Box 165, Aurora, Ontario. R. Ex. Comp. William Allison McKague Toronto West District No. 8A 3 Baby Point Crescent, Toronto, Ontario. R. Ex. Comp. Harry Elwood McCullough Georgian District No. 9 49i/£ Mary Street, Barrie, Ontario. R. Ex. Comp. Eric William Edmondson Ontario District No. 10 470 Donegal Street, Peterborough, Ontario. R. Ex. Comp. Winston Currie Hicks Prince Edward District No. 11 Box 340, Picton, Ontario. R. Ex. Comp. Rev. James Arnold Payton St. Lawrence District No. 12 Box 501, Prescott, Ontario. R. Ex. Comp. Henry Thomas Cuthbert Humphries, 53 Clegg Street, Ottawa, Ont Ottawa District No. 13 R. Ex. Comp. Angus Everett MacLean Algoma District No. 14 Box 60, Rainy River, Ontario. R. Ex. Comp. Ernest T. Querney New Ontario District No. 15 181 Worthington Crescent, Sudbury, Ontario. R. Ex. Comp. Parker Faler Temiskaming District No. 16 Box 69, Iroquois Falls, Ontario. District R. Ex. Comp. J. R. Meek, Whitehorse Yukon No. 17 The newly appointed Grand Superintendents were subsequently addressed and given the necessary instructions as to the duties appertaining to their office.

NEXT PLACE OF MEETING

The Ninety-Fifth Annual Convocation will be held in the City of Toronto, Ontario, on Wednesday and Thursday, April 22nd and 23rd, 1953, commencing at TEN o'clock in the forenoon, as per Section 20 of the Constitution. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION

To the Officers and Companions of the Most Excellent

The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada:—

The Committee on Education and Instruction composed of Most Ex. Comp. C. M. Pitts, Chairman, Grand Council, Past Grand Z's, Rt. Ex. Comps. W. S. M. Enouy, and J. H. Coleman have not met as a Committee during the year, but the routine matters of the Committee have been carried on in the interval by the Chairman with reference as occasion offered to the Grand Council and the Past Grand Z's.

The third Edition of the Manual of Instruction was printed 130 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA with some minor changes and corrections at a cost of $66.00 for 1,000 copies.

The second Edition of the Manual for Chapter Officers was printed with a correction as regards the method of presenting applications for the Distinguished Service Medal, as previously approved. This Edition numbered 2500 and cost $162.80, the total expense to Grand Chapter being $228.00 out of an appropriation of $500.00.

There was also some re-mimeographing necessary to provide suffiicent copies of the detailed material for the instruction of

Grand Superintendents; as this material previously provided is reaching a stage of depletion, consideration should be given during the coming year to a complete revision of the material before further copies are struck off. In the Report of the Committee of last year, it was recommended that the work on the "Chapter Companion," which has been underway for some 10 years should be completed as soon as possible, and when approved by the Grand Council and the Advisory Committe of Past Grand Z's, should be printed in suitable form with a historical forward of Capitular Masonry with particular reference to our own Grand Jurisdiction. What had appeared to be an insuperable difficulty in connection with the revision and completion of this work has now been overcome, and it is confidently expected that in the coming year, the work may be completed at least to permit of its submission for approval to the Grand Council and the Advisory Committee, having had the pre- liminary endorsement o f t h e Committee o n Education and Instruction.

Further investigations have been going on with regard to providing suitable background music from recordings to be utilized in Chapters without other musical facilities available. A great deal of pioneer work is being done by the Sovereign Great Priory of Canada (K.T.) without involving Grand Chapter in any expense. The Com- mittee has been watching these developments, and also the development of a suitable reproduction equipment, which can be made available at low cost to the Chapters interested.

The matter of the revision of the Ceremonies of the Installation of Officers both of Constituent Chapters and of Grand Chapter has reecived some attention, but no final draft has yet been prepared for submission and approval of Grand Council and Advisory Com- ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 131 mittee of Past Grand Z's. This would be one of the matters of unfinished business to receive the attention of the Commitee during the coming year.

Respectfully submitted,

C. M. Pitts, Chairman.

It was moved by R. Ex. Comp. J. A. M. Taylor, seconded by M. Ex. Comp. C. M. Pitts, and—

Resolved—That the report on Education and Instruction be received and adopted.

REPORT OF CAPITULAR REVIEW

Most Excellent Companion Bradshaw, the Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada

Most Excellent Sir and Companions:

It is with more than usual diffidence that this capitular review is submitted, it was found to be almost impossible to follow in the steps of such a scholarly masonic giant as Most Excellent Companion George Gardiner had proved to be. For many years Most Excellent Companion Gardiner had compiled the review of Foreign Pro- ceedings for this Grand Chapter. His untimely death has left a gap in the ranks of the Reviewers of the Capitular World that cannot be filled. This opportunity is taken to acknowledge with sincere and heartfelt appreciation the very many expressions of sympathy which have been publicly proclaimed by Grand High Priests, Grand First Principals and that large body of his friends, the Capitular Reviewers of Fraternal Correspondence in other Jurisdictions who have learned to know him and learned to love him through his scholarly review.

While imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, the end pro- duct is only an imitation. Bearing this in mind the form of the review has been changed. This year it takes the form of a topical review in three sections. The first section is an attempt at the compilation of Masonic thought gleaned from the four corners of the globe. Sixty one proceedings from fifty seven jurisdictions have been reviewed. Unfortunately the proceedings of eight jurisdictions viz.—Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Caroline, North Dakota, Utah and New South Wales, were not 132 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA received up to the time this review was forwarded to the printers.

No attempt has been made to follow any order of precedence of Grand Chapters. The intent is to arrange the thoughts and ideas in as regular and readable form as possible without interjecting comment criticism or advice.

The main topical headings are,—Royal Arch Masonry, its mission, Royal Arch Masonry and the outside world, Condition of

Royal Arch Masonry, Man is immortal, Royal Arch Masonic Edu- cation, The York Rite, Universality of the Royal Craft, various unusual activities and ideas that may be of general or particular interest and special or unusual charitable activities.

This portion of the review might be summarized as follows. Harmony prevails throughout the entire Royal Craft World as the various committees of grievances and appeals unanimously present nil reports. Dispensations are usually commented upon. This comment is given. Some Grand High Priests have granted large numbers of dispensations to receive, ballot, even initiate candidates at one convocation, without observing the usual time interval. These practices have been within the precincts of the respective constitutions. The practice seems to be more prevalent in those jurisdictions where York Rite Festivals are held.

It is very apparent that the Royal Craft has been served by a very sincere enthusiastic group of Grand High Priests and Grand First Principals. Their reports and addresses without exceptions are crammed with descriptions of a vast multitude of activities. All other activities and interests must have been sacrificed by these devoted Royal Craftsmen in order that the Royal Craft might be served more effectively and efficiently. Constant journeys to the most distant portions of their jurisdictions in order to advise, assist and meet their companions in their respective chapters, was their constant duty. Surely The Royal Craft was never better served.

Despite the superficial differences, in ritualistic practice, traditions, legends, constitutions, and nomenclature one thought is woven like a golden thread through fabric of Royal Arch Masonry. Invariably in the proceedings, in The Grand High Priest's and Grand First Principal's allocutions and addresses, the reports of the committees on Obituaries. The Grand Chaplains Addresses, Royal Arch Masonry acknowledges its unwavering belief in God, The Supreme Father of all mankind and unshaken faith in the ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 133

immortality of the soul and a life everlasting. The Royal Craft through the mouths of its leaders publicly and privately, unanimously and universally affirms this faith.

The second part of the review is statistical. While it indicates an increase in members, many Grand High Priests and Grand First Principals are deeply concerned about the retardation in the net in-

crease. Despite the fact that the English speaking world is pros-

perous, the rate of increase in number of members is declining rapidly. Several Grand Chapters show a small decrease. Yet tre-

mendous effort is being made to increase interest in old members and bring in new ones. Educational Committees, Advancement Committees, York Rite Festivals, Rewards, Entertainment, Banquets and even admonition are methods being used by every jurisdiction on this continent. Yet barely one in five of the Craft lodge Masons are on the rolls of Royal Arch Chapters. Only twenty-one New Chapters were granted warrants or were working under dispensation amongst the 51 Grand Chapters reviewed on this continent, while, in the remainder of the British speaking world consisting of seven Grand Chapters, 37 new chapters were formed or were working under dispensation. The Grand chapter of England granted warrants to 24 chapters in the same period of time.

One other disturbing factor is apparent. The net loss of members through non-payment of dues, over restorations, was over five thousand members. In addition 6500 members were granted demits. Some of these may have affiliated with other chapters. On this continent 11,500 Royal Arch Members were lost.

One of the most prominent Royal Arch Masons on this continent, after describing the Royal Craft in England asks this question. "How far companions have we strayed away from the ancient landmarks, the ancient heritage handed down to us by our ancient brethren?"

Part three of this review consists of three addresses given by the Grand Principals of the Supreme Grand Chapter of Victoria at their quarterly convocations and an address by The Grand Lecturer of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Queensland. They are printed by permission and are particularly recommended to be read and studied by all masonic students.

Most Excellent Sir, and Companions this has been a very pleasant assignment. It has been stimulating informative and pro- 134 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA fitable. The hope is expressed that those into whose hands this review may come, may find ideas, ideals and information which will assist them as Royal Arch Masons.

Respectfully submitted,

R. V. Conover,

Past Grand First Principal

It was moved by R. Ex. Comp. J. A. M. Taylor, seconded by M. Ex. Comp. R. V. Conover, and—

ResoIved—That the report on Capitular Review be received and adopted.

GRAND HISTORIAN AND REVIEWER ELECTED

Moved by R. Ex. Comp. J. A. M. Taylor, seconded by R. Ex. Comp. J. L. House, and— Resolved,—That Most Excellent Companion R. V. Conover, be elected Grand Historian and Reviewer.

REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTE ON MEMBERSHIP

To the Most Excellent, the Grand Z., Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Canada.

Most Excellent Sir and Companio?is: —

In presenting to the Grand Chapter of Canada this second report of the Special Committee on Membership, the committee desires to express to the Grand Z. Most Excellent Companion A. G. N. Bradshaw, its deep appreciation for this continued opportunity of service for Royal Arch Masonry. The Committee also expresses its gratitude to the Grand Z., to the Grand Council and to the Grand Scribe E. for the valuable advice and assistance always so freely given. The increase in membership has a most vital place in the welfare of every Royal Arch Chapter and of the Grand Chapter of Canada, and our chapter memberships grow as interest and inspiration are stimulated among the officers and Companions of the constituent chapters. This will not be accomplished easily or in a brief period of time, but will require the combined energies and abilities of all who see in the degrees of the Holy Royal Arch a great and beautiful system of morality. We believe that a Royal Arch Companion will be a better man and a more valuable citizen because of his experience as a member of the Royal Craft. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 135

Your committee, on account of being widely scattered over the Province of Ontario was unable to meet, but by correspondence between the members of the committee and the chairman it has carried out at least part of its duties. The chairman, on invitation of the Grand Superintendent, Rt. Ex. Comp. L. Noble Armstrong, of the St. Lawrence District, addressed the members of the Past Z's. association of that district at Prescott in October. He also attended a field day of the Prince Edward District at Belleville in November, and had the opportunity of addressing the officers and Companions of that splendid district. On both these occasions an attempt was made to emphasize the responsibilities and privileges of membership in a Royal Arch Chapter.

A study of the membership of the Grand Chapter of Canada over the past five years will give both encouragement and disappointment. Since 1947 the membership has increased from 18,456 to 20,958, a net gain of 2,502. In that period, however, we have lost through resignation and suspension 1155 companions, or for every three additions to our membership one has left our ranks. Death has taken away 1,826 of our companions many of whom had served well and long. We are encouraged by these additions to our numbers, but your committee asks that immediate steps should be taken to increase interest in our chapters, and thus prevent the leakage that has so impaired our ranks for many years past. Every officer should sincerely ask himself the question, "Why have we resignations and suspensions, why do members of the craft pay initiation fees to join the Royal Arch, and dues for a more or less limited time, and then either resign or are suspended." Surely ,it

is because our chapters are not performing the purpose of their existence. They are allowing the light of true masonry to burn exceeding low, or go out altogether. There would be fewer suspen-

sions if the officer of the chapter whose duty it is to collect the dues would make that duty of paramount importance. It is the companion who forgets or neglects for the first time to pay his dues that nearly always sooner or later comes up for suspension. A Scribe E. should never give any companion an opportunity to forget this obligation to his chapter.

One other discouraging sign is the decline in the number seeking admission to our chapters. In 1951, there were only 1,047 admissions compared to more than 1,300 in 1947, 1948 and 1949. This decline cannot be attributed to financial conditions, but must 136 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA be laid at the doors of our Royal Arch Chapters. If all of our officers were keenly alive to their responsibilities, there would not be sufficient time to take care of all who would desire the priveleges of Capitular Masonry. When a companion is elected or appointed to an office in a Royal Arch Chapter, he is given a great and wonderful privilege that can only come to a small percentage of his companions. In the report of this committee a year ago, an attempt was made to point out the duties and responsibilities of an officer in a Royal Arch Chapter. He must first of all make himself thoroughly familiar with all the duties of his office, make the ritual part and parcel of his being, by constant practice he must be able without prompting to communicate the lessons of the ritual to the candidates and to his companions. The Royal Arch ritual presents great and beautiful truths expressed in very wonderful and exact phraseology, and when properly rendered cannot fail to have a deep and abiding effect. Some well skilled companion should carefully follow each lecture, but only when very necessary prompt the officer. The "Work" should never be seen in the chapter room. The responsibility for the whole conduct of the chapter rests on the shoulders of the First Principal who must see that all his officers are well trained, and this condition will only be secured by constant practice and rehearsals. Also, your committee believes that the work of the chapter should be carried on largely by the officers appointed or elected to the various offices. This is not to deprive the First Principal occasionally using a companion from the side in some of the degree work. Past Principals should on request assist in the work in the East, but a chapter will not progress if these senior companions continue to act in a junior capacity.

The Royal Arch Degree is the climax of Masonry, and fulfills a promise implied to the Master Mason when he was raised to that sublime degree. He was told that due to a dire calamity the genuine secrets were lost, and those which are given him are only temporary signs and words, but some day if he perseveres he will have restored to him the true secrets. These are the secrets of the Holy Royal Arch Degree. We are obligated to give assistance, light and knowledge to all uninformed brethren, and many are awaiting our invitation and we must not be found wanting. In the previous report of this committee it was pointed out that only one of every six of the Craft Masons of the Grand Lodge of Canada in Ontario enters the portals of the Royal Arch. The records of the Grand Scribe E. show that Royal Arch Masonry is stronger in the rural parts of this ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 137

Grand Jurisdiction, while in our great centres of population it is very weak indeed. In the St. Lawrence, Prince Edward, Algoma and Temiskaming Districts the ratio between the craft and capitular masons is about four to one, while in our cities the proportion is seven or eight to one. These facts present to us a very difficult and serious problem which if we are true to our obligation, we must solve. Our ritual is one of surpassing beauty, filled with great moral truths which are particularly applicable to the present day. Our weakness is in the manner in which that ritual is presented to the candidates and companions. Only well trained officers can be expected to do the work of a Royal Arch Chapter. Those officers must be enthusiastic, and be able to communicate that enthusiasm to their companions and especially to the candidates. In the chapters where these conditions prevail the newly exalted companion will go out from the chapter meeting willing and eager to tell his craft brother that he has found something that greatly enriches his whole masonic life, something that he has been looking for since the day he received his Master Mason Degree. Any Royal Arch Chapter whose candidates leave its portals with that vision will never fail to have plenty of work, and will require many emergent convocations. Also, every new Royal Arch companion should have placed in his hands immediately following his exaltation one or more application forms. In Carleton Chapter No. 16, which during the last five years has received 250 new Royal Arch Companions, a large oercentage of the applications have come through these channels. In March of this vear twelve candidates were exalted, and each received two application forms and within a week one of these companions turned in two applications for membership in his chapter. Your committee would strongly recommend that these opportunities should never be allowed to pass. After that beautiful closing charge which so beautifully sums up the work of the three degrees, let the newly exalted candidate be again reminded of his obligation to dispense assistance, light and knowledge to his uninformed brother, and the gain to his chapter will not be small.

CHAPTER OFFICERS.

Every companion elected or appointed to an office in a Royal Arch Chapter should be an enthusiastic Royal Arch Mason, one who sees in the Royal Arch Degree the very perfection of Masonry. He must not have an inferiority complex as far as the Royal Craft is concerned, and he must be ready to devote his time and talents 138 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA to the work of his chapter. We are not all endowed by nature with those talents which enable us to become at once perfect ritualists, but hard work and a love of capitular masonry will enable most to rise to the heights. However, if an officer feels that he would prefer to give up his office, it is not wise to insist that he continue. Many of our chapters are not increasing in strentgh and numbers because their officers are not sensible to either their privileges or responsibilities. Your committee believes sincerely that if every chapter would select some well skilled and enthusiastic Past Z., and give to him the responsibility of instructing and training the officers in the rendering and interpreting the ritual, there would be a wonderful increase in interest, in attendance of the companions, and a growth in membership. There are many details that will greatly assist in the work of a chapter, but these will all fall into place if the desire to conquer is present. It should be emphasized that every officer should speak distinctly and loud enough that every companion in the chapter room will hear every word spoken.

There is nothing so disturbing as an officer whose words can only be heard a short distance. The officers must command the attention of all present. In such a chapter there will be no conversations in the east or on the sides of the chapter room.

In some chapters there is a practice of old and venerable companions continuing to occupy the same chairs year after year. Your committee believes that this practice does not lend itself to the prosperity of the chapter. It hinders promotion and does not give a sufficient number of the younger companions the opportunity of office. These veterans of the Royal Arch who in their time have given splendid service, should be given honorary rank in their chapter. There is one chapter which for many years had a most eminent Mason as Scribe E., but it made little or no progress. Eventually, this companion was called to the Grand Chapter above, a new officer was elected. Almost immediately this chapter sprang into life, and in a single year increased its membership nearly one hundred per cent, and it has continued to prosper ever since. By all means honor these veterans of the Royal Craft, but do not do it to the injury of the chapter.

PAST GRAND SUPERINTENDENTS.

The Past Grand Superintendents should have a very important place in the life of Royal Arch Masonry, and your committee feels ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 139 that in many cases their services are not being fully utilized. These distinguished companions have had wide experience, they know the strength and the weakness of their respective chapters and districts. Almost every chapter has one or more Past Grand Chapter officers, but very often these companions feel that when they have completed their year of office, that they have no further obligation to the Royal Craft. Any who have that feeling, have missed a wonderful opportunity of service to Capitular Masonry. They have also thrown away a chance to give themselves a great and lasting satisfaction. These Past Grand Superintendents should be an inspiration to their chapters, and to the districts in which they were honored to serve. An appeal is here made to all such to give their experience to that body which so highly honored them.

WORLD NEEDS MASONRY.

To-day the world needs Masonry, it needs the love of God and the brotherhood of Man as never before. Masonry cannot and does not wish to take the place of the Christian Church, but Masonry is the handmaid of the Church. The Church redeems and Masonry teaches Brotherhood. That is our responsibility and privilege. That Brotherhood comes from our meeting together in the ante room, in the Chapter Room, at the banquet table and wherever Royal Arch Companions come together. Your committee believes that no chapter can do its work to the best advantage without a fourth degree.

RECOMMENDATIONS.

Last year the Membership committee made several recommendations to Grand Chapter, and these were sent forward to the constituent chapters. Again, several of these are respectfully submitted for consideration together with one or two additions.

1. Every chapter should open promptly at the hour stated on the summons. Every officer should be in his place before the time

set, and if an officer is not present, the First Principal should ask some other companion to fill in, and if any officer continues to be late, he should be spoken to, and if necessary replaced.

2. The Scribe E. should have all his business in order, and only bring to the attention of the chapter that business which cannot 140 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

be handled by the Executive Committee. Business should not take more than fifteen or twenty minutes at the most.

3. The monthly summons, while the responsibility of the First

Principal, is generally the work of the Scribe E. This monthly notice is so important to the progress of a chapter that great care should be taken in its preparation. It should carry to the companions a complete record of the doings of the chapter. It should convey sympathy in cases of illness or bereavement, congratulations when such are due, and a hundred other items of interest. Some of the summons issued in our chapters are of very little value.

4. The degree work has been already emphasized. It should be carried out with dispatch, and every officer must be diligent. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.

5. Every chapter should have an energetic sick committee, which committee must be very carefully selected. Not every one can

visit the sick. When we are ill or discouraged there is nothing that will so revive as the kind and sympathetic word or act of a good companion. Flowers are a wonderful medium of send- ing our sympathy to our companions in trouble.

6. Application Forms for membership should be in the hands of every companion at all times. One never knows when an opportunity will present itself, or when an interested brother will ask for an application. The First Principal must never let a newly exalted companion leave the chapter room empty handed. During the summer recess the First Principal would do well to send a note of greeting to all his companions conveying best wishes for a pleasant holiday, and expressing the hope that all will be present in September. Always enclose an application form with this letter. This will pay large dividends.

7. Your committee believes that every chapter should be represented by its First Principal at Annual Convocation of the Grand

Chapter of Canada. There is an inspiration from these Grand Convocations which if carried back to the chapters will be productive of much good.

8. Your committee is giving attention to the revival of capitular masonry in certain parts of the jurisdiction where chapters have fallen into decay. It is strongly recommended that Grand ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 141

Superintendents pay particular attention to the strengthening of chapters which have become discouraged and disorganized.

It is much easier to repair than it is to revive after a chapter has died.

In concluding this report, the members of the Special Com- mittee on Membership again express to the Grand Z., their deep appreciation for this continued opportunity of service.

Respectfully and fraternally submitted,

A. Pickles, H. O. Taylor, Nobel Armstrong, F. Ryder, A. S. McLean, Fergus A. McDiarmid, Chairman.

It was moved by R. Ex. Comp. J. A. M. Taylor, seconded by R. Ex. Comp. F. A. McDiarmid, and—

Resolved,—That the report of the Special Committee on Membership be received and adopted.

COMMUNICATIONS AND GREETINGS

Letters were received conveying Greetings and expressing re- grets for non-attendance from: —

Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Alberta—M. Ex. Comp. A. Peart, G.Z., M. Ex. Comp. Sam Harris, P.G.Z. and M. Ex. Comp. Harold Bentley, P.G.Z. and G.S.E.

Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of British Columbia—M. Ex. Comp. A. R. Brynell, G.Z.; M. Ex. Comp. E. B. Baker, P.G.Z. and G.S.E.

Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Manitoba—M. Ex. Comp.

J. A. Tisdale, G.Z.; M. Ex. Comp. T. Sellar Cook, P.G.Z. k G.S.E.

The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Brunswick—M. Ex. Comp. Dr. H. S. Wright, G.Z.; M. Ex. Comp. Roy Crawford, P.G.Z. & G.S.E.

Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Nova Scotia—M. Ex. Comp. S. C. Gordon, G.H.P., M. Ex. Comp. H. F. Sipprell, P.G.H.P. and Grand Secretary. M. Ex. Comp. Reg. V. Harris, P.G.H.P. 142 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Quebec—M. Ex. Comp. Archie Dyson, I.P.G.Z.; R. Ex. Comp. Ralph V. Waller, G.H.

Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Saskatchewan—M. Ex. Comp. T. R. Luke, G.Z.; M. Ex. Comp. Lome Johnson, P.G.Z.; M. Ex. Comp. A. A. Wilson, P.G.Z., G.S.E.

Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Cali- fornia-M. Ex. Comp. J. H. Williams, G.H.P.; M. Ex. Comp. Chester H. Newell, P.G.H.P. and G. Sec; M. Ex. Comp. A. L. Cavanagh, P.G.H.P. and our Grand Representative.

The M. E. Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Florida—R. Ex. Comp. H. J. Wendland, our Grand Represent- ative, near the Grand Chapter of Florida.

The General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons—M. Ex. Comp. Earl E. Dusenbury, P.G.H.P.; M. Ex. Comp. Roscoe R. Walcutt, General Grand Secretary.

The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the State of Illinois—M. Ex. Comp. O. T. Byler, G.H.P.; M. Ex. Comp. W. W. Taylor, P.G.H.P.; M. Ex. Comp. E. E. Gore, P.G.H.P. and Grand Secretary.

Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons State of Indiana—M. Ex. Comp. Joseph E. Brown, G.H. P.; M. Ex. Comp. Chas. C. Thomas, P.G.H.P. and Grand Secretary.

Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Iowa—

M. Ex. Comp. E. S. Lofton, G.H. P.; R. Ex. Comp. Ross J. Camblin, Grand Secretary; M. Ex. Comp. G. E. Sanders, P.G.H.P.

The Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Louisiana— M. Ex. Comp. H. O. Hartman, G.H.P.; M. Ex. Comp. Lee W. Harris, P.G.H.P. and Grand Secretary.

Grand Chapter of Maine Royal Arch Masons—M. Ex. Comp. F. C. Lounder, G.H. P.

Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Michigan—M. Ex. Comp. Fred W. Moore, I.P.G.H.P.; M. Ex. Comp. Jim Fairbairn Smith, P.G.H.P.

Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons State of Missouri—M. Ex. Comp. Ray V. Denslow, P.G.H.P. and Grand Secretary. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 143

The Most Excellent Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Montana—R. Ex. Comp. F. L. Eukes, G.K.; M. Ex. Comp. Ralph N. Lodge, P.G.H.P. and Grand Secretary.

The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Jersey—M. Ex. Comp. H. W. Hammarlund, G.H.P.; M. Ex. Comp. W. Beck, P.G.H.P. and Grand Secretary.

Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the State of Vermont—M. Ex. Comp. A. D. Bishop, G.H.P.; M. Ex. Comp. Aaron H. Grout, P.G.H.P. and Grand Secretary.

Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Virginia—M. Ex.

Comp. J. N. Hillman, P.G.H.P. and Grand Secretary.

Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Wisconsin -M. Ex. Comp. C. E. Anderson, G.H.P.; M. Ex. Comp. W. A. Row- bottom, P.G.H.P and Grand Secretary. 144 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

OFFICERS INSTALLED AND INVESTED

Most Ex. Comp. Reg. V. E. Conover, O.B.E. installed and invested the newly elected officers of Grand Chapter, including the Grand Superintendents of the several District, and they were proclaimed and saluted according to ancient custom.

It was moved by R. Ex. Comp. J. A. M. Taylor, seconded by R. Ex. Comp. J. L. House, and— Resolved,—That the thanks of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada be extended to the Credential Committee for the efficient manner in which they discharged their duties, to the Scrutineers for their services in taking charge of the election of the officers; to the Installing Board under Most Ex. Comp. R. V. Conover, and to the Committee of the Convocation in Toronto, including the reception and entertainment of the delegates and their ladies who looked after the arrangements.

APPOINTED TO OFFICE

The following appointments have been made by Most Ex. Comp. Alexander G. N. Bradshaw: —

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE-Appointed

R. Ex. Comp. Allen C. Mason, 65 Hohner Avenue, Kitchener, Ont. R. Ex. Comp. Fergus A. McDiarmid, 357 Waverley Street, Ottawa, Ont. V. Ex. Comp. Melville S. Gooderham, 244 Inglewood Drive, Toronto, Ontario. R. Ex. Comp. James E. Girvin, 367 Mark St., Peterborough, Ontario. R. Ex. Comp. James Howard Coleman, 104 Lincoln Park Avenue, Sarnia, Ont.

ASSISTANT OFFICERS-Appointed

R. Ex. Comp. William S. M. Enouy Grand Lecturer 512 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, Ont. V. Ex. Comp. Rev. Ernest Crawford McCullagh, Assistant Grand Chaplain 340 Loct Street, Dunnville, Ont. V. Ex. Comp. Edwin Harrop Grand Senior Sojourner Milton, Ontario. V. Ex. Comp. Ernest Hewett Grand Junior Sojourner 283 Mortimer Avenue, Toronto, Ont. Grand Sword Bearer V. Ex. Comp. W. J. Southcombe Sarnia, Ontario. V. Ex. Comp. Ernest Pickles Grand Master 4th Veil 101 Gledhill Avenue, Toronto, Ont. V. Ex. Comp. David Kernohan Sr Grand Master 3rd Veil Madoc, Ontario. V. Ex. Comp. Arthur Arnold Grand Master 2nd Veil Dryden, Ontario. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 14!

V. Ex. Comp. Alden McNeil French Grand Master 1st Veil Midland, Ontario.

V. Ex. Comp. Frederick J. Putt Grand Standard Bearer Nilestown, Ontario. V. Ex. Comp. Ernest Harris Grand Director of Ceremonies 149 Macdonnell Street, Kingston, Ont. V. Ex. Comp. Robert M. Story Asst. Grand Director of Ceremonies Petrolia, Ontario. V. Ex. Comp. Robert Falconer Grand Organist 9 Blanchard Rd., R.R. No. 1, York Mills, Ont. V. Ex. Comp. Samuel Abrams Grand Pursuivant 114 Hillsdale Avenue W., Toronto, Ont. V. Ex. Comp. Frederick John Cowell Grand Steward 72 Villaire Avenue, Riverside, Ont. V. Ex. Comp. Percy Vivian Lorek Pedolin Grand Steward Box 747, Ingersoll, Ontario. V. Ex. Comp. Halleck Floyd Wismer Grand Steward P.O. Box 237, Palmerston, Ontario. V. Ex. Comp. George Lambert Grand Steward 33 Huxley Avenue N., Hamilton, Ont. V. Ex. Comp. Kenzie Holmes Saxton Grand Steward Box 155, Wingham, Ontario. V. Ex. Comp. E. F. McFadyen Grand Steward Cobourg, Ontario. V. Ex. Comp. Alexander Fraser Grand Steward 312 Third Avenue, Pembroke, Ontario. V. Ex. Comp. Samuel Hinchcliffe Grand Steward 429 Archibald Street S., Fort William, Ont. V. Ex. Comp. Jack Holmes Stevenson Grand Steward Main Street N., North Bay, Ont. V. Ex.Comp. Robert Verner Neily Grand Steward Box 533, South Porcupine, Ontario. V. Ex. Comp. Lorenzo N. Wadlin Grand Steward 172 Powell Avenue, Ottawa, Ont. V. Ex. Comp. A. E. Hayward Grand Steward 46 McRoberts Avenue, Toronto, Ont. V. Ex. Comp. William Stokes Grand Steward 100 Manitoba Street, St. Thomas, Ontario V. Ex. Comp. Harry V. Watson Grand Steward Uxbridge, Ontario. Comp. Walter Wakefield Grand Outer Guard 84 Lindsay Avenue, Toronto, Ont.

The labours of the Annual Convo- cation being ended, Grand Chapter was closed in Ample Form at 12.15 p.m., Toronto, Ontario, Thursday, April 24, 1952.

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Grand Scribe E. 146 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

Tuesday evening, April 22, 1952, the Grand Z. M. Ex. Comp. Alexander G. N. Bradshaw invited his Council, Executive Com- mittee and Grand Chapter Officers to a dinner in the Yellow Room, King Edward Hotel, Toronto, in honor of his Distinguished Guests. The wives of our guests were entertained at a dinner in the Blue Room, King Edward Hotel by Mrs. A. G. N. Bradshaw and her friends.

Wednesday evening, April 23, 1952, the Annual Banquet was held in the Crystal Ballroom, King Edward Hotel and once again we were favored by an outstanding speaker, R, Ex. Comp. Rev. Charles D. Broughton of Buffalo, New York, Grand Chaplain of the Grand Chapter of New York, and Grand Chaplain of the General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons, his audience, over 450 Companions and ladies were thrilled by his flow of amusing stories for nearly an hour, his final message was one we will not forget for some time to come.

Mr. James Milligan, well known Canadian Baritone, sang twice giving five numbers, each one better than the first, his final being the Lords Prayer, the quality of his voice made one want for more. He was accompanied at the piano by our good friend and companion Charles Musgrove.

Special mention and sincere thanks are extended to the committee in charge of the Convocation for their untiring efforts to make the 94th Annual Convocation successful.

Messages and letters of congratulations were received from a large number of our Sister Jurisdictions.

Each visiting delegate was given the opportunity to express greetings, etc., from their respective Grand Bodies; which were thoroughly enjoyed by all of the Companions.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT

R. Ex. Comp. John Alexander Macdonald Taylor Grand H. R.R. No. 1, Hornby, Ont. BY VIRTUE OF OFFICE

M. Ex. Comp. Alexander George Noel Bradshaw 655 Waterloo Street, London, Ont. M. Ex. Comp. Llewellyn F. Stephens, Q.C., Grand Z„ 1939, 1940-1942 52 Markland Street, Hamilton, Ont. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 147

M. Ex. Comp. John M. Burden, Q.C., Grand Z., 1943-1944 126 Old Orchard Grove, Toronto, Ont. M. Ex. Comp. Col. Reg. V. E. Conover O.B.E., Grand Z., 1945-1946 Brampton, Ont. M. Ex. Comp. Frederick William Dean, Grand Z., 1947-1948 Grand Treasurer 244 Holton Avenue South, Hamilton, Ont. M. Ex. Comp. Clarence MacLeod Pitts, Kenniston Apartments, OttaAva, Ont. M. Ex. Comp. Roderick B. Dargavel, Hon. Grand Z., 1941 234 Evelyn Avenue, Toronto 9, Ont.

R. Ex. Comp. John Loftus House Grand }. 14 Pearson Avenue, Toronto, Ont. R. Ex. Comp. Fred J.Johnson Grand Scribe E. 400 Lake Promenade, Long Branch, Ont.

R. Ex. Comp. William J. Grierson Grand Scribe N. 161 Eglinton Ave. E., Toronto, Ont.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE-Honorary

R. Ex. Comp. Oliver Ellwood, 137 John Street, London, Ont. R. Ex. Comp. Kenneth Norman Carrie, 1905A Queen St. East, Toronto, Ont.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE-Elected

R. Ex. Comp. Benjamin Foss Nott, Box 55, North Bay, Ontario. R. Ex. Comp. William Bailie Stothers, 485 Queen's Avenue, London, Ont. R. Ex. Comp. Bruce H. Smith, 9 Jane Street, Belleville, Ont. R. Ex. Comp. Maurice Arthur Searle, Apt. 309, 51 Grosvenor Street, Toronto, Ont. R. Ex. Comp. Robert Clark, 134 Cumberland Avenue, Hamilton, Ont

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE -Appointed

R. Ex. Comp. Allan C. Mason, 65 Hohner Avenue, Kitchener, Ont. R. Ex. Comp. Fergus A. McDiarmid, 357 Waverley Street, Ottawa, Ont. V. Ex. Comp. Melville S. Gooderham, 244 Inglewood Drive, Toronto, Ontario R. Ex. Comp. James E. Girvin, Peterborough, Ontario. R. Ex. Comp. James Howard Coleman, 104 Lincoln Park Avenue, Sarnia, Ont.

BENEVOLENT COMMITTEE

(Members of the Executive Committee by Virtue of Office)

M. Ex. Comp. Roderick B. Dargavel, 234 Evelyn Avenue, Toronto, Ont. 148 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

R. Ex. Comp. DeForest Charles Patmore, 121 Peter Street North, Orillia, Ont. R. Ex. Comp. Robert N. McElhinney, 69 Fuller Avenue, Toronto, Ont.

GRAND SUPERINTENDENTS

( Members of the Executive Committee by Virtue of Office)

SUB COMMITTEES GRAND Z'S ADDRESS

M. Ex. Comps. L. F. Stephens (Chairman) ; J. M. Burden; R. V. Conover; F. W. Dean; C. M. Pitts; R. B. Dargavel. BENEVOLENCE

R. Ex. Comp. D. C. Patmore (Chairman) ; M. Ex. Comp. R. B. Dargavel; R. Ex. Comp. R. N McElhinney

WARRANTS AND DISPENSATIONS

R Ex. Comp. B. F. Nott; R. Ex. Comps. J. A. Lillie; J. C. Wilson; W. J. Ratz.

PRINTING AND SUPPLIES

R Ex. Comp. J. E. Girvin (Chairman) ; Grand Scribe E.; R. Ex. Comps. Stan Portch, F. D. Lacey.

FINANCE

R. Ex. Comp. K. N. Carrie (Chairman) ; Grand Council; Grand Trea- surer; Grand Scribe E.; Chairman of Committee on Investments; the Auditor

(Ex Officio); M. Ex. Comps. L. F. Stephens, J. M. Burden, R. V. Conover, C. M .Pitts.

INVESTMENTS

V Ex. Comp. M. E. Gooderham (Chairman); Grand Council; Grand Treasurer; Grand Scribe E.

GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS

M. Ex. Comp. J. M. Burden, Q.C. (Chairman); L. F. Stephens, Q.C.; R. V. Conover.

CONSTITUTION, LAWS AND JURISPRUDENCE

R. Ex. Comp. A. C. Mason, (Chairman) .

CONDITIONS OF CAPITULAR MASONRY

R. Ex. Comps. W. B. Stothers (Chairman); A. C. Mason, A. W. Gillespie, M. G. Beatty, C. E. Griffin, W. A. McKague. .

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FRATERNAL DEAD

Ex. Clark (Chairman) ; R. Ex. R Comp. R. Comps. Rev. W. J. Johnston, H. E. McCullough, E. W. Edmondson, P. Faler, E. T. Querney.

FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE

M. Ex. Comp. R. V. Conover (Chairman)

MILEAGE AND PER DIEM

R. Ex. Comps. M. A. Searle (Chairman) ; B. H. Smith.

EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION

M. Ex. Comp. C. M. Pitts (Chairman) ; Grand Council; Past Grand

Z's; R. Ex. Comps. W. S. M. Enouy, J. H. Coleman.

SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE ON MEMBERSHIP

Ex. F. A. (Chairman); R Comps. McDiarmid W. C. Hicks, Rev. J. A. Payton, H. T. C. Humphries, A. E. MacLean.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD COMMITTEE

M. Ex. Comps. R. V. Conover, L. F. Stephens, R. B. Dargavel. 150 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA CHAPTER RETURNS

No. Name of Chapter Where Eeld Regular Convocation

1 Ancient Frontenac & Third Friday 2 The h iram .... 3 4 St. Andrew & St. John. 5 London 6 Hanulton Second Thursday

7 The Moira . 8 Toronto 15 16 18 Oxford 19 20 Brantford 22 23 24 Tecurrseh Stratford Fourth Friday 26 St. Mark's 27 28 Pentalpha 29 McCallum Third Monday 30 Huron 31 Prince Edward Picton Third Monday

. 32 Waterloo Gait Third Monday. . 34 Signet Barrie 35 Whitby 36 37 Port Hope Second Friday 40 Guelph Guelph 41 44 45 46 St. Mary's 47 48 St. John's Cobourg 53 Bruce Petrolia 54 Palestine 55 Niagara Niagara-on-the-Lake First Friday 56 Georgian Owen Sound 57 King Hiram 58 Pembroke Third Tuesday 59 Sussex-St. Lawrence Prockville First Monday 61 Almonte Second Thursday 62 York 63 Favelock Third Friday 64 Welland 65 St, Paul's Toronto Second Wednesday 66 The Malloch Seaforth Third Monday 67 Enterprise 68 Maitland Kemptville 69 Grin sby Grin sby First Monday 71 Prince of Wales Amherstburg 72 Keystone Stirling 73 Erie Rideetown Third Monday 74 Beaver Strathroy First Friday 75 St. Clair Milton Third Thursday 76 Niagara Falls Third Friday 77 Occident Toronto Second Friday 78 Parkhill Third Monday 79 Orient Toronto Fourth Wednesday 80 Ark Windsor 81 Aylmer 82 Shuniah Third Wednesday 83 Ionic Oraneeville Second Friday 84 Lebanon Wingham .

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&2 o-2 el X2~ First Principal Z. Scribe E. for the Year 1952 for the Year 1952 16 -so £Q

J. L. Orme T. N. Clarke 328 338 100 W. A. Wilton J. H. Forbes 233 225 88 J. W. Gough J. A. Elgie 247 238 83 H. Hodgins Robt. J. Gray 177 183 64 R. W. Norris Abraham Cavanagh 366 363 149 Wm. Wilkie John E. Grady .... 179 179 55

W. J. Batchelor . . . S. H. Lennox 232 238 14 Arthur Otis S. G. Tinker 260 272 91 G. A. Helson E. L. Treitz 204 209 35

R. J. Axcell F. A. McDiarmid . . 434 480 119 T. Allison Alex, Wishart 152 165 20

J. H. Johnson. . . . A. E. Coombs 208 215 10

Thos. W. Weller . . R. W. E. McFadden 201 195 91 E. McNally E. A. Cook 90 86 9 J. Averett W. F. Tyrrell 170 175 22 P. N. Riches Geo. S. Atkins 236 237 32 D. A. Haines F. W. Sherbert 110 117 40 M. A. Jones R. H. Davidson .... 166 165 62 H. H. Tonkin N. W. Purdy 253 244 47 C. A. Brown A. W. Dayman .... 116 120 10 E. N. Graham F. R. Darrow 124 124 12 Amos B icks E. R. Hodeson .... 192 202 13

G. J. Johnson . . . . F. C. Ackert 158 153 37 B. Lamont A. G. Bowie 132 125 62 F. Ing R. McNee 90 89 N. H. Hewitt D. Miller 319 327 40 M. B. Bickle M. P. Wickett 150 156 55 P. W. Mercer R. M. Finlay 174 182 15 E. Buck Wm. Clothier 108 116 11

H. H. Langford . . . E. J. Walters 94 105 16 L. Chatterson .... A. A. Kemp 53 55 "5 F. H. May J. W. Durr 55 52

Frank Simmonds. . L. H. Veale 150 170 14 E. W. Niles W. S. Cooper 84 87 10 W. J. K. Balls R. M. Story 82 81 11

J. W. Cunningham K. S. Woodward . . . 357 345 116 A. V. Nightingale A. N. Irvine 48 49 1 H.J. McGregor... Dr. C. J. Baxendale 79 80 37 C. E. Siddall C. G. Carter 78 76 12 A. I. Tongue 21 20 14 '.'.'.'.'. C. EL Riddell H. N. McKenney . . 366 365 49 E. J. Lee J. T. Kelly 85 86 5

G. W. Middleton . C. M. Platten 127 126 25

J. W. McFadyen . . R. J. Kincaid 78 72 4 George Curtis .... C. E. Griffin 143 146 1 A. E. Hanna C. C. Kilner 130 129 35 J. Doig C. A. Barber 58 58 4 A. McGuean R. G. Barton 97 100 5

G. J. Purcell I. M. Anderson. . . . 87 87 Geo. Sills F. E. Russ 69 63

Louis Hamilton . . . R. Charles Brushett 138 144

Walter Warren . . . T. W. Solmes 83 85

Lewis J. Fox T. E. Armstrong . . . 99 96 K. R. Martin A. W. Holt 73 77 11

Wm. Clement . . . . E. Harrop 63 69 1

F. W. Morcom . . C. H. Sheppard 91 98 71 D. Falconer J. T. Gilchrist 337 347 115 C. J. Fox George Portice 58 61 1 H. D. Ballod R. V. Edge 140 134 55

E. J. Barchard. . . G. Gale . 335 343 148 W. J Reid B. C. Damude 136 135 10 Geo. Hill S. H. Green 304 306 66

B. T. Parkinson . . A. L. Hartmier 75 74 11

John McLean J. A. Rutherford . . . 98 100 11 ......

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CHAPTER RETURNS

Name of Chapter Where Held Regular Convocation

MacNabb Dresden Fourth Tuesday . . . Golden Kenora Fourth Wednesday T oronto-Antiquity Toronto Third Monday

Midland Lindsay Third Thursday . . .

Tuscan , Sudbury Second Tuesday . . . Algonquin Ste. Marie First Friday

. . . St. John's North Bay First Thursday . . . . White Oak Oakville Third Wednesday

Warkworth Warkworth. . . Second Wednesday

St. John's Morrisburg . . . Third Friday

Covenant Cornwall Third Wednesday . . Bonnechere Renfrew Third Monday Brant Paris Third Monday

Maple Carleton Place First Wednesday . . Kitchener Kitchener .... First Friday

King Cyrus Leamington . . Second Wednesday Flliot Mitchell First Tuesday Chantry Southampton First Tuesday Amabel Wiarton Last Tuesday

Leeds Gananoque . . . Fourth Tuesday . . .

St. Francis Smiths Falls . . Third Friday

King Darius Cannington . . . Third Wednesday . .

Succoth Lxbrid^e Second Thursday . .

Shekinah Toronto Second Tuesday . . .

Fort William Fort William. . First Monday Glengarry Maxville Fourth Friday Presqu'Ile Prij-'hton Third Tuesday

The St. Patrick . . . Toronto Third Friday Bernard Listowel Second Friday ....

Lucknow Lucknow Second Tuesday . . .

St. John's . , Vankleek Hill First Friday

Atwood Rainy River. . Third Thursday. . . London London Third Tuesday

Laurentian Pembroke .... Third Thursday. . .

Alberton Fort Frances . . Second Tuesday . . .

Sombra Wallaceburg . . lir.st Monday

Klondike Daw son City Third Thursday. . . Ancaster Arcaster Third Tuesday

Madoc Madoc Fourth Monday . . . The Beaches Toronto First Monday

Lome West Lome . . . Third Friday

Kichikewana Midland Fourth Friday . . . .

Ionic Camrbellford . Third Monday ...

Temiskaming New Liskeard First Wednesday . .

The Hamilton . . . . Hamilton .... Third Tuesday. . . .

Hujrh Murray . . . . Fort Erie N. . . Second Tuesday . . . Peel Brampton .... First Tuesday Couchiching Orillia Second Friday Cobalt Cobalt Third Tuesday

Victoria Thomhill First Wednesday . . . Kitchener Russell First Friday Mount Sinai Toronto First Tuesday

Northern Lights . . Timmins Third Wednesday

Vimy Inwood Second Monday . . .

Mimico Mimico First Wednesday . . .

St. Alban's Toronto Third Wednesday . .

Prince Edward . . . Shelburne .... Second Wednesday

Ulster Toronto Fourth Thursday . .

Lebanon Lambton Mills Third Wednesday . .

Durham Durham Third Thursday . .

Ottawa Ottawa Second Thursday . . Abitibi Iroquois Falls Fourth Friday Keystone Hamilton .... First Monday Beaver Toronto Second Wednesday ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 153

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~~O K Oi CO <5 ro Sec~~

Albert Shute C. W. King 94 92 A. Barclay C. H. Quinton 189 7 182 Clare Howes J. B. Wallace 262 2 "i 254 E. Salway F. S. Crichton 127 134 R. M. Merrilees P. A. Coats 263 1 270 E. Hirst George Hall 288 1 281 ' H. Haley Dr. B. F. Nott . . . 149 i 149 Gordon Brown J. G. Hadden 70 76 H. S. Ewing O. B. Phillips 47 1 46

~~G. O. Davies W. B. McConnell . 122 119~~

Jack Pottie E. T. Robertson . 218 224 R. W. Stark H. Young 66 65 ' H. A. Telfer H. J. Broughton . . 121 i i 123 R. I. Cross H. C. Skinner 116 120 F. W. Hoodless W. R. Cooper 205 2 "3 205 B. M. White G. Bloomtield 144 144 Howard Dungey F. Portenield 84 87 ' '2 W. H. Gorrell Howard Yates . . . . 57 58 A. E. Hardman G. G. Sinclair 70 77

R. G. Kelly J. N. MacMillan. . 87 89 Rev. C. E. Armstrong C. A. Bailey 164 1 162 F. H. Moore 55 57 !'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. i'.iilwi' J. K. Noble 72 "3 74 J. Benson E. A. Snell 191 i 193 David Harcus G. H. Iddon 183 184 W S. McLean G. H. MacDougall 42 47 J as. Hulin C. A. Wilson 45 49 R. L. Carr J. R. Legecy 471 li 30 16 431

~~George McDonald . . . W. H. Sargent 107 114 P. W. Hoag A. C. Agnew 62 64~~

~~B. O'Flaherty Dr. D. A. Irvine . . 83 84 S. C. Vennes Wm. Hirst 50 46~~

~~R. W. Lusby G. T. E. Martin . . 212 212 82 Denzil Burns C. W. Fraser 93 121 4 T. Simpson J. B. Edgar 131 138 21 W. C. Laing John Burnett 97 104~~

D. W. Lewis R. G. Menchions. . 76 68 36 W. E. Dorr T. E. Walker 74 74 5 R. N. Broad D. Kernohan 148 149 5 J. H. Williamson D. L. Eaton 103 109 15 Cecil Arnold R. J. Lemon 90 81 3 A. MacDonald Rev. J. H. Olmsted 150 142 24 Jos. Thain W. H. Brady 146 157 61 J. M. Shouldice V. Dinesen 105 101 22 W.J. McGilvery E. Greenhalgh .... 131 134 5 S. Thornley J. A. Bell 69 67 1 H. McClure E. A. Hay 110 113 12

~~H. W. Gill H. K. Maynard . . . 162 162 11~~

D. Barnett H. O. Armstrong . . 76 73 37 L. C. Lindsay H. S. Soarks 75 77 16 A. Walker 54 54 '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. S. J. Sword! A. M. Axler 166 180 16 A. E. Humphries T. Small 123 119 4.-. S. Mitchell J. S. Maddock .... 85 81 17 G. J. Stewart T. B. Rogers 87 88 8 E. A. Woodland J. A. Mackie 107 108 7 Hilton Emrick S. Patterson 44 55 1

~~J. L. Darge G. C. Macdonell . . 88 95 6~~

~~A. E. Sharpe W. M. Creech 112 111 .~~

~~William Leonard H. C. McKecknie . 37 43 9~~

~~A. G. Humphries . . . . A. H. McKee 261 277 51~~

~~F. E. Childs F. J. Bean 41 44 . W. J. Britton J. S. Drvsdale .... 120 117 26 C. L. Carter A. T. Thorpe 95 1 154 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA CHAPTER RETURNS~~

~~No. Name of Chapter Where Held Regular Convocation~~

~~226 Perth Third Thursday ?,?,7 Belleville~~

~~230 Port Credit . Port Credit .~~

231 The St. Clair . Toronto 232 Toronto Third Tuesday 233 234 Georgetown Third Friday 235 Aurora Third Friday 236 Caledonia 238 The St. Andrew 239 240 241 242 St. Paul's Lambeth 243 McKay 245 Preston Third Tuesday 246 Third Friday 247 Third Thursday 248 First Monday 249 Third Monday 250 Second Wednesday ?51 Fourth Wednesday ?5? First Monday

~~. 253 Regal . Second Wednesday 254 Third Monday 255 First Tuesday 256~~

~~SUSPENSIONS - 1951~~

Robinson, A. H. Shouldice, 1-J. D. Thomas. 3-Samuel Logan, F. B. Ross, C. H. Clements, C. Louis Stokes. 5-G. E. Burrell, John Smith. 20-J. A. Stewart, C. J. A. Potter. 22-L. G. Moulton. 28-T. T. Hele. 40-E. G. Hayward, F. F. Tophaw. 46-F. R. Clark, H. G. Harris, W. McKay, D. C. White. 48-Frank Deller, G. W. Robinson. McCullough. 54-J. E. Boyer, E. M. Cohoe, A. W. Galloway, V. L. 63-C. H. Blackwell, Joseph Bruce, 57-R. L. Day. 62-T. J. MacFarlane. E. F. Martyn. 68-S H. Gallop. 69-F. D. Austin, L. A. Bromley, C. E. Dur- ham, Stewart Hart, W. Schwab, B. McCausland, R. Wismer. 74-Merritt J. J. 80- Muxlon. 79-John Magown, M. G. Allan, E. S. Nugent, J. C. Morris. William Hadley, A. H. Cope, R. D. Heaton. 91—J. G. Spotteswood, N. D. Sanderson, Harry Streeter. Warren, W. H. Wright, William McLagen, J. T. E. Burrows, H. G: Hartford, 103-S. L. G. Ives. 115-W. F. Hewitt. 119—jf. A. W. B. Rousley. 130-D. A. Bull, A. Brown. 133—J. T. Pearson. 138-A. W. Sturdy, Grant Whittaker. 145—J. H. Dalziel, Frank Driver, T. E. Lemon, Martin, A. Mills, F. G. Mishow, T. W. O'Neill, W. J. Mansfield, Leland J. J. Soelberg, C. B. Smith, W. Roberts, T. R. Rogers, F. H. Sanders, R. J. Sibery, J C. 148—Allen Gourley, Harry Greenspoon, J. Thomas, F. Turner, J. B. Cronk. A. C. Price. 149-R. W. Forbes, Neil McLean, C. A. Park. 150-R. D. Cooper, Richard Peet. 161—S. G. Both, S. Embury, G. L. Thain. 163-R. D. English. S. Graham, T. E. Hawkins, A. Lepper. 164-L. D. Hill, G. W. Heatherington, E. Ford, C. T. Lang, K. Manfield, W. S. Merritt, C. A. Campbell, J. N. Doub, G. ;

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~~CHAPTER RETURNS TO 31 DECEMBER, 1951~~

~~o 25 eoic 02 6 a CO 0.2 . S o Q a O IS . First Principal Z. Scribe E. .2 . 'as Be ' §8 co t 1 3 for the Year 1952 for the Year 1952 .2 c QJ i : o So 0) |o. 1 £ 1 a 2 to o J 9 3 3Id Q 35 c Q~~

Wright L. V. Wood 129 3 ? 134 226 F. C. "23 5 227 P. E. Kerr W. M. Barlow 163 12 1 . . 1 2 173 10 ' *2 230 H. L. Potter K. Madill 101 4 . 3 100 1 231 D. S. Moncrieff L. J. Colling 196 15 2 1 2 6 206 "i2 10 *2 232 W. D. Harrison Robert Fick 85 3 1 . . 1 86 8 1 233 S. H. Car.ile A. E. Hayward 65 6 1 2 3 70 3 5

~~234 Charles Wray 91 5 . 1 93 2~~

~~235 W. Jennings Frank Hope 92 6 2 ; 1 98 11 6~~

~~236 A. T. Lang 63 2 . 2 63 3~~

~~238 R. McMurdo A. V. Sedgwick 162 8 . 4 4 162 26~~

~~239 E. Jacklin George Monkhouse . . 92 4 2 85 7~~

~~240 L. T. Packham S. Magder 49 1 . 50 1 ' "2\ 241 H. R. Cantelon i-Jrnest Pickles 118 9 . 3 7 3 114 4 242 James Lawrence G. U. Howell 66 66 3 "2 243 S. Winterbottom John H. Lee 61 4 . 1 63 3~~

~~245 A. P. Hertel 68 3 . 2 68 2~~

~~'. "5 246 R. H. Tavlor A. J. Sidders 96 6 . i 1 101 2~~

247 G. E. Fuller John Johnson 92 5 . . i 93 14 1 ' 248 E. F. Verch Geo. R. Clarke 43 7 i i 50 1 7 249 A. F. McKenzie L. W. Dippell 94 3 i .. 1 96 1 2 "2 250 A. H. MacQuarrie. . . . Walter Hockney .... 249 13 . 2 ii 2 247 31 '. "2 1 251 J. E. Riddell G. S. Tipper 108 7 i '. 5 110 6 252 E. J. Wilson R. A. Bond 166 15 2 1 2 1 181 15 15

~~253 H. G. Edsrar Vernon Ryerse 67 6 . 73 6~~

~~254 R. R. Dcudas Arthur R. Arnold . . . 98 5 . 6 l 96 3 ' 255 W. L. Young 50 2 3 i 54 4~~

~~256 Jas. Greer R. B. Cousins 32 7 . 39 7~~

~~20649 1047 8 138 171 184 502 20958 3714 545 236~~

~~7 M. Merritt, H. Gilchrist, T. K. Byers, V\ . A. Becker. 169-D. Dale W. A.~~

Griffith, W. J. McWhirlee. 198-H. R. Campkin, C W. Dickie, N. R. Doolittle, R. A. Ross, F. M. Lamb, L. W. Newton. 213-H. E. Waddle, A. A. Bell, J. D. McPhail, E. T. Tomlinson. 214—Wilfrid Luke, John Snider, A. G. McLennan. 222-F. A. Williams, J. P. I. Cllancy, William Meehan. 224-T. E. Powell. 225 -R. A. Rylance, Gilbert Reid, T. K. Reid, Thomas Reid. 227-Stuart Riley. 232-A. F. Moore, W. C. Trim. 238-L. R. Morton, G. T. Peak, I. F. Robinson, R. L. Barnes. 239-D. A. Gordon. 241-R. M. Gibson, G. W. Bater, P. M. Shearer, A. Hilton, S. O. Rogers, W. Ross, W. J. Langdon. 247-J. H. Hann, A. J. W. Benham, G. C. Fenning, Bruce Richardson, E. R. Munroe. 250-A. G. Pirak, L. Meckeff, James Anderson, F. Larsen, M. E. Pollock, H. E. Webb. H. P. McArthur, K. Lyons, A. H. Allison, A. J. Hodgin, L. W. Smith. 254-J. D. Rowat.

RESTORATIONS - 1951 Chapter No. 1-H. V. Moore, 5-William H. Rake. 16-A. B. Adams. 26- P. Graham. 28-A. W. F. Woodward, C. Smedley. 29-J. Webber. 54-C. H. Broadbent, C. E. Secord. 65-E. B. Nebb. 73—J. W. McKay. 76-R. A. Chambers. 80-H. R. McKim, E. R. Dela Haye. 144-R. A. Riegar. 146- Scott. C. M. 151— (4) written off in error. 161-Ezra Smith. 164-N. J. Doub, K. Maxfield, W. Becker. 167— (3) written off in error. 169—J. W. Rodie. 218- (1) written off in error. 219—J. H. Whitehead. 231—J. Smith. 233-N. Walmsly. 246-A. G. Holman. 247-E. R. Munroe. 252-W. V. Atmore. 156 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

~~ST. CLAIR DISTRICT, No. 1~~

Grand Superintendent R. Ex. Comp. John Ashton Lillie 118 Elgin Street, Wallaceburg, Ont. No. No. 47. Wellington Chatham 119. King Cyrus Leamington 71. Prince of Wales Amherstburg 153. Sombra Wallaceburg 73. Erie Ridgetown 164. Lome West Lome 80. Ark Windsor 239. Blenheim Blenheim 88. MacNabb Dresden 250. Thomas Peters Windsor

~~LONDON DISTRICT, No. 2~~

Grand Superintendent R. Ex. Comp. Joseph Clayton Wilson 908 Princess Avenue, London, Ont. No. No. 3. St. John's London 81. Aylmer Aylmer 5. St. George's London 150. London London 15. Wawanosh Sarnia 214. Vimy Inwood 53. Bruce Petrolia 238. The St. Andrew London 54. Palestine St. Thomas 242. St. Paul's Lambeth 74. Beaver Strathroy 247. Nilestown Nilestown 78. Minnewawa Parkhill 252. Hiawatha Sarnia

~~WILSON DISTRICT, No. 3~~

Grand Superintendent R. Ex. Comp. William J. Ratz, 33 Broadway Street, Woodstock No. No. 18. Oxford Woodstock 41. Harris Ingersoll 20. Mount Horeb Brantford 115. Brant Paris 23. Ezra Simcoe 253 Regal Port Dover 255. Tillsonburg Tillsonburg

~~WELLINGTON DISTRICT, No. 4~~

Grand Superintendent R. Ex. Comp. Arthur William Gillespie Orangeville, Ontario. No. No. 32. Waterloo Gait 218. Prince Edward Shelburne 40. Guleph Guelph 221. Durham Durham 67. Enterprise Palmerston 234. Halton Georgetown 83. Ionic Orangeville 245. Preston Preston 117. Kitchener Kitchener

~~HAMILTON DISTRICT, No. 5~~

Grand Superintendent R. Ex. Comp. Stanley Portch, "Balport" R.R. No. 2 Lakeshore W., Oakville, Ont. No. No. 2. The Hiram Hamilton 175. The Hamilton Hamilton 6. St. John's Hamilton 224. Keystone Hamilton 75. St. Clair Milton 236. Caledonia Caledonia 104. White Oak Oakville 243. McKay Stoney Creek 155. Ancaster Ancaster ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 157

~~HURON DISTRICT, No. 6~~

Grand Superintendent R. Ex. Comp. Melville George Beatty, Box 271, Listowel, Ontario. No. No. 24. Tecumseth Stratford 84. Lebanon Wingham 30. Huron Goderich 129. Elliot Mitchell 46. St. James St. Marys 130. Chantry Southampton 63. Havelock Kincardine 146. Bernard Listowel 66. The Malloch Seaforth 147. Lucknow Lucknow

~~NIAGARA DISTRICT, No. 7~~

Grand Superintendent R. Ex. Comp. Carroll Eskert Griffin, R.R. No. 5, Welland, Ontario. No. No. 19. Mt. Moriah St. Catharines 69. Grimsby Grimsby 29. McCallum Dunnville 76. Mount Nebo Niagara Falls 55. Niagara Niagara-on-the-Lake 184. Hugh Murray Fort Erie N. 57. King Hiram Pt. Colborne 240. Smithville Smithville 64. Willson Welland

~~TORONTO EAST DISTRICT, No. 8~~

~~Grand Superintendent R. Ex. Comp. Frank David Lacey, Box 165, Aurora, Ontario No. No.~~

4. St. Andrew & St. John .... Toronto 163. The Beaches Toronto 8. King Solomon's Toronto 205. Victoria Thornhill 62. York Toronto 217. St. Alban's Toronto 65. St. Paul's Toronto 225. Beaver Toronto 79. Orient Toronto 235. Aurora Aurora 135. Succoth Uxbridge 241. University Toronto 145. The St. Patrick Toronto

~~TORONTO WEST DISTRICT, No. 8A~~

Grand Superintendent R. Ex. Comp. William Allison McKague, 3 Baby Point Crescent, Toronto, Ontario. No. No. 77. Occident Toronto 220. Lebanon Lambton Mills 91. Toronto-Antiquity Toronto 230. Port Credit Port Credit 138. Shekinah Toronto 231. The St. Clair Toronto 195. Peel Brampton 232. King Cyrus Toronto 212. Mount Sinai Toronto 233. Oakwood Toronto 215. Mimico Mimico 246. Humber Weston 219. Ulster Toronto

~~GEORGIAN DISTRICT, No. 9~~

Grand Superintendent R. Ex. Comp. Harry Elwood McCullough, 49i/2 Mary Street, Barrie, Ontario No. No. 27. Manitou Collingwood 131. Amabel Wiarton 34. Signet Barrie 167. Kichikewana Midland 56. Georgian Owen Sound 198. Couchiching Orillia 158 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

~~ONTARIO DISTRICT, No. 10~~

~~Grand Superintendent R. Ex. Comp. Eric William Edmondson, 470 Donegal Street, Peterborough, Ontario.~~

No. No. 28. Pentalpha Oshawa 94. Midland Lindsay 35. Keystone Whitby 110. Warkworth Warkworth 36. Corinthian Peterboro 134. King Darius Cannington 37. Victoria Port Hope 168. Ionic Campbellford 45. Excelsior Colborne 249. Palestine Bowmanville 48. St. John's Cobourg

~~PRINCE EDWARD DISTRICT, No. 11~~

~~Grand Superintendent R. Ex. Comp. Winston Currie Hicks, Box 340, Picton, Ontario.~~

~~No. No.~~

~~7. The Moira Belleville 72. Keystone Stirling 26. St. Mark's Trenton 144. Presqulle Brighton 31. Prince Edward Picton 161. Madoc Madoc 44. Mount Sinai Napanee 227. Quinte Friendship Belleville~~

~~ST. LAWRENCE DISTRICT, No. 12~~

~~Grand Superintendent R. Ex. Comp. Rev. James Arnold Payton, Gananoque, Ontario.~~

~~No. No.~~

~~1. Ancient Frontenac & Cataraqui 68. Maitland Kemptville Kingston 112. St. John's Morrisburg 22. Grenville Prescott 113. Covenant Cornwall~~

~~59. Sussex-St. Lawrence .... Brockville 132. Leeds Gananoque~~

~~OTTAWA DISTRICT, No. 13~~

~~Grand Superintendent R. Ex. Comp. Henry Thomas Cuthbert Humphries, 53 Clegg Street, Ottawa, Ont.~~

No. No. 16. Carleton Ottawa 148. St. John's Vankleek Hill 61. Granite Almonte 151. Laurentian Pembroke 114. Bonnechere Renfrew 210. Kitchener Russell 116. Maple Carleton Place 222. Ottawa Ottawa 133. St. Francis Smiths Falls 226. Prince of Wales Perth 143. Glengarry Maxville 248. Dochert Arnprior

~~ALGOMA DISTRICT, No. 14~~

~~Grand Superintendent R. Ex. Comp. Angus Everett MacLean, Box 60, Rainy River, Ontario.~~

~~No. No. 82. Shuniah Port Arthur 149. Atwood Rainy River 90. Golden Kenora 152. Alberton Ft. Frances 140. Ft. William Ft. William 254. Golden Star Dryden ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 159~~

~~NEW ONTARIO DISTRICT, No. 15~~

~~Grand Superintendent R. Ex. Comp. Ernest T. Querney, 181 Worthington Crescent, Sudbury, Ontario~~

~~No. No. 58. Pembroke Mattawa 102. Algonquin Sault Ste. Marie 95. Tuscan Sudbury 103. St. John's North Bay~~

~~TEMISKAMING DISTRICT, No. 16~~

~~Grand Superintendent R. Ex. Comp. Parker Faler, Box 69, Iroquois Falls, Ontario~~

~~No. No. 169. Temiskaming New Liskeard 223. Abitibi Iroquois Falls 203. Cobalt Cobalt 251. Kirkland Kirkland Lake 213. Northern Lights Timmins~~

~~YUKON TERRITORY DISTRICT, No. 17~~

~~Grand Superintendent R. Ex. Comp. J. R. Meek, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory~~

~~154. Klondike Dawson, Y.T. 256. Yukon Whitehorse, Y.T. 160 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA~~

~~FIRST PRINCIPALS OF CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS, NAMES AND ADDRESSES, 1952~~

~~Chapter No.~~

1. J. L. Orme, 440 Division Street, Kingston, Ont. 2. Walter A. Wilton, 93 Rarnesdale Rlvd.. Hamilton, Ont. 3. John W. Gough, 696 York Street, London, Ont. 4. H. E. Hodgins, 104 Glengrove Ave. West, Toronto, Ont. 5. R. W. Norris, 140 Alaunia Street, London, Ont. 6. W. H. Wilkie, 128 Ward Avenue, Hamilton, Ont.

~~7. W. J. Batchelor, 185i/4 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, Ont. 8. Arthur Otis, 23 Watson Avenue, Toronto, Ont. 15. George A. Helson, 115 Watson Street, Sarnia, Ont.~~

~~16. R. J. Axcell, 132 General Avenue. Ottawa, Ont. 18. Thomas Allison, 57 Givins Street, Woodstock. Ont.~~

~~19. J. H. Johnson, 1 Morgan Street, St. Catharines, Ont. 20. J. A. Malcolm, 85 Bunvell Street, Brantford, Ont. 22. Ed. McNally, Prescott, Ont.,~~

23. J. L. Averett, R.R. No. 3, Vanessa, Ont. 24. P. N. Riches, 31 Centre Street, Stratford, Ont. 26. Donald Haines, 44 Avenue Street, Oshawa, Ont. 27. M. A. Jones, 62 Niagara Street, Collingwood, Ont. 28. H. H. Tonkin, 609 Mary Street, Oshawa, Ont. 29. C. A. Brown, Dunnville, Ont. 30. Elmer N. Graham, Goderich, Ont. 31. Amos Hicks, R.R. No. 1, Picton, Ont. 32. Gordon Johnson, 55 Lansdowne Ave. South, Gait, Ont. 34. B. Lamont, 16 Burton Avenue, Barrie, Ont. 35. F. Ing, Euclid Street, Whitby, Ont. 36. N. H. Hewitt, 56 Robinson Street, Peterborough, Ont. 37. M. B. Bickle, R.R. 1, Port Hope, Ont. 40. Paul Mercer, 23 Catherine Street, Guelph, Ont. 41. Ernest Buck, Ingersoll, Ont. 44. H. H. Langford, Napanee, Ont. 45. Lloyd Chatterson, R.R. No. 4, Colborne, Ont. 46. Frank H. May, St. Marys, Ont. 47. Frank Simmons, 41 Edgar Street, Chatham, Ont. 48. E. W. Niles, 87 Albert Street, Cobourg, Ont.

53. W. J. Keith Balls, Petrolia, Ont. St. 54. J. W. Cunningham, 33 First Avenue, Thomas, Ont. 55. A. V. Nightingale, R.R. No. 5, St. Catharines, Ont Ont. 56. H. J. McGregor, 523 14th Street West, Owen Sound, 57. C. E. Siddall, 34 Fielden Avenue, Port Colborne, Ont. 59. C. H. Riddell, 56 Sherwood Street, Brockville, Ont.

61 E. J. Lee, Almonte, Ont. . 62. G. W. Middleton, 3238 Yonge Street, Toronto Tiverton, Ont. 63. J. W. McFadyen, 64. G. W. Curtis, 36 Margery Road, Welland, Ont. 65. A. E. Hanna, 184 Bloor Street West, Toronto 66. James Doig, R.R. No. 4, Seaforth, Ont. 67. A. McGugon, Box 10, Palmerston, Ont. Kemptville, Ont. 68. G. J. Purcell, 69. George Sills, Grimsby, Ont. 71. L. A. Hamilton, Amherstburg, Ont. 72. Walter Warren .Stirling, Ont. Ont. 73. Lewis J. Fox, Ridgetown, ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 161

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~~74. K. R. Martin, Wallaceburg, Ont. 75. W. H. Clement, Milton, Ont. 76. F. W. Morcom, 2292 Pine Grove Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ont. 77. Dunbar Falconer, 9 Blanchard Road, York Mills, R.R. No. 1~~

~~78. Charles J. Fox, R.R. No. 7, Parkhill, Ont. 79. H. D. Ballod, 48 Torrense Avenue, Toronto 6, Ont.~~

80. E. J. Barchard, 462 Prince Road, Windsor, Ont. 81. W. J. Reid, Aylmer, Ont. 82. George Hill, 92 Jean Street. Port Arthur, Ont. 83. B. T. Parkinson, Orangeville, Ont. 84. John McLean, Wroxeter, Ont. 88. Albert Shute, R.R. No. 1, Thamesville, Ont. 90. Alex. Barclay, 226 Second Street North, Kenora, Ont. 91. Clare Howes, 397 Davisville, Avenue, Toronto 6, Ont. 94. Edward Salway, Bond Street, Lindsay, Ont. 95. R. M. Merrilees, 354 Medora Street, Sudbury, Ont. 102. E. Hirst, 112 Railroad Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. 103. H. Haley, 830 Queen Street, North Bay, Ont. 104. Gordon Brown, William Street, Oakville, Ont. 110. Harry S. Ewing, Wooler, Ont. 112. Rev. G. O. Davies, Morrisburg, Ont. 113. John M. Pottie, 111 Adolphus Street, Cornwall, Ont. 114. R. W. Stark, Renfrew, Ont. 115. Harold A. Telfer, R.R. No. 2, Paris, Ont. 116. R. I. Cross, Carleton Place, Ont. 117. Fred Hoodless, 17 Rose Street, Kitchener, Ont. 119. B. M. White, Wheatley, Ont. 129. Howard Dungey, Mitchell, Ont. 130. W. H. Gorrell, Port Elgin, Ont. 131. A. E. Hardman, Box 284, Wiarton, Ont. 132. Robert G. Kelly, Gananoque, Ont. 133. Rev. C. E. Armstrong, 44 Maple Street, Smiths Falls, Ont. 135. John D. Hill, R.R. No. 4, Uxbridge, Ont.

~~138. J. Benson, 738 Windermere Avenue, Toronto, Ont. 140. David Harcus, 1523 Walsh Street, Fort William, Ont. 143. W. S. McLean, Maxville, Ont.~~

~~144. J. D. Hulin, Brighton, Ont. 145. R. L. Carr, 147 Evelyn Avenue, Toronto 9, Ont. 146. George McDonald, R.R. 1, Listowel, Ont. 147. P. W. Hoag, Lucknow, Ont.~~

148. B. J. OTlaherty, Vankleek Hill, Ont. 149. S. C. Vennes, Rainy River, Ont. 150. R. W. Lusby, R.R. No. 9, London, Ont. 151. Denzil Burns, 332 Esther Street, Pembroke, Ont. 152. T. Simpson, Court House, Fort Frances, Ont. 153. W. C. Laing, Sombra, Ont. 155. W. E. Dorr, R.R. No. 3, Hannon, Ont. 161. Newell Broad, Madoc, Ont.

~~163. J. H. Williamson, 18 Norway Avenue, Toronto, Ont. 164. Cecil Arnold, Rodney, Ont. 167. A. D. MacDonald, Tanner Apts., Midland, Ont.~~

~~168. J. A. Thain, Campbellford, Ont. 169. J. M. Shouldice, Haileybury, Ont. 175. W. J. McGilvery, 60 Prospect Street South, Hamilton, Ont. 162 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA~~

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184. S. Thornley, 308 Phipps Street, Fort Erie, Ont. 195. Hyatt McClure, R.R. No. 2, Brampton, Ont. 198. H. W. Gill, Orillia, Ont. 203. D. Barnett, Latchford, Ont. 205. L. C. Lindsay, R.R. No. 1, York Mills, Ont.

~~212. Samuel J. Sword, 2185a Queen Street East, Toronto, Ont. 213. A. E. Humphries, Box 470, Timmins, Ont. 214. Sam Mitchell, R.R. No. 1, Alvinston, Ont.~~

~~215. G. J. Stewart, 30 Park Boulevard, Long Branch, Ont. 217. E. A. Woodland, 428 Glengarry Avenue, Toronto, Ont. 218. Hilton Emrick, Homings Mills, Ont.~~

219. J. L. Darge, 5 Meadowlane Avenue, Beverley Hill, P.O., North York. 220. A. E. Sharpe, 37 St. Cuthbert's Road, Toronto 17, Ont. 221. William Leonard, Durham, Ont. 222. A. G. Humphries, 52 Glengarry Road, Ottawa, Ont. 223. Frederick Childs, Porquois Junction, Ont.

224. W. J. Britton, 65 Tuxedo Avenue North, Hamilton, Ont. 225. C. L. Carter, 38 High Park Blvd., Toronto, Ont. 226. F. C. Wright, Perth, Ont. 227. Percy Kerr, 307 Bleecker Avenue, Belleville, Ont. 230. H. L. Potter, 1026 Edgeleigh Avenue, Lakeview, Ont. 231. David S. Moncrieff, 100 Lanark Avenue, Toronto, Ont. 232. W. D. Harrison, 272 Oak Park Avenue, Toronto, Ont. 233. Stanley Carlile, 149 Fern Avenue, Toronto, Ont. 234. Jack Addy, Glen Williams, Ont. 235. Wilbert Jennings, King City, Ont. 236. C. G. Duns, Caledonia, Ont. 238. Robert McMurdo, 139 Delaware Avenue, London, Ont. 239. E. Jacklin, Blenheim, Ont. 240. L. T. Packham, R.R. No. 1, Smithville, Ont. 241. H. R. Cantelon, 89 Wanless Avenue, Toronto, Ont. 242. James Lawrence, 189 Elmwood Avenue, London, Ont. 243. Sydney Winterbottom, 190 Rosslyn Avenue South, Hamilton, Ont. 245. Arthur Jefkins, 843 Vine Street, Preston, Ont. 246. R. H. Taylor 486 Oriole Parkway, Toronto, Ont. 247. G. E. Fuller, R.R. No. 8, London, Ont. 248. E. V. Verch, Arnprior, Ont. 249. A. F. McKenzie, Orono, Ont. 250. A. H. MacQuarrie, 1977 Pillette Road, Windsor, Ont.

251. J. E. Riddell, 8 Queen Street, Kirkland Lake, Ont. 252. E. J. Wilson 828 London Road, Sarnia, Ont. 253. Henry Edgar, 146 Rothsay Avenue, Hamilton, Ont. 254. R. R. Douglas, 117 St. Charles Street, Dryden, Ont. 255. W. L. Young R.R. No. 3, Tillsonburg, Ont. 256. James Greer, PO. Box 770, Whitehorse, Y.T. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 163

~~SCRIBES E. OF CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS, NAMES AND ADDRESSES, 1952~~

~~Chapter No.~~

1. T. N. Clarke, 173 MacDonnell Street, Kingston, Ont. 2. J. Herbert Forbes, 24 Binkley Crescent, Hamilton, Ont. 3. James A. Elgie, 907 Lome Avenue, London, Ont. 4. Robert J. Gray, 70 Beechborough Avenue, Toronto, Ont. 5. Abraham Cavanagh, 585 St. James Street, London, Ont. 6. John E. Grady, 85 Balmoral Avenue South, Hamilton, Ont., 7. S. H. Lennox, 265 Bleecker Avenue, Belleville, Ont. 8. Stanley G. Tinker, 31 Wilfrid Avenue., Toronto 12, Ont. 15. E. L. Treitz, 455 Cromwell Street, Sarnia, Ont. 16. F. A. McDiarmid, 357 Waverley Street, Ottawa, Ont. 18. Alex. Wishart, 448 Dundas Street, Apt. 3, Woodstock, Ont. 19. A. E. Coombs, 197 Church Street, St. Catharines, Ont. 20. R. W. E. McFadden, 4 Hart Street, Brantford, Ont. 22. E. A. Cook, Prescott, Ont. 23. W. F. Tyrrell, 240 Kent Street South, Simcoe, Ont. 24. George S. Atkins, 257 Ontario Street, Stratford, Ont. 26. Frank W. Sherbert, 116 King Street, Trenton, Ont. 27. R. H. Davidson, 361 Cedar Street, Collingwood, Ont. 28. N. W. Purdy, 386 King Street West, Oshawa, Ont. 29. A. W. Dayman, Dunnville, Ont. 30. F. R. Darrow, Box 277, Goderich, Ont. 31. E. R. Hodgson, Box 433, Picton, Ont. 32. F. C. Ackert, 1 Lincoln Avenue, Gait, Ont. 34. A. G. Bowie, 6 Charles St., Barrie, Ont. 35. R. McNee, P.O. Box 211, Whitby, Ont. 36. D. Miller, 312 Boswell Avenue, Peterborough, Ont. 37. Mark P. Wickett, Port Hope, Ont. 40. R. M. Finlay, 42 Central Street, Guelph, Ont. 41. William Clothier, Box 704, Ingersoll, Ont.

~~44. Ernest J. Walters, Box 224, Napanee, Ont. 45. A. A. Kemp, Box 45, Castleton, Ont.~~

46. J. W. Durr, St. Mary's, Ont. 47. L. H. Veale, 175 Thames Street, Chatham, Ont. 48. W. Sherman Cooper, 277 Division Street North, Cobourg, Ont. 53. Robert M. Story, Petrolia, Ont. 54. K. S. Woodward, 45 Redan Street, St. Thomas, Ont. 55. A. N. Irvine, R.R. No. 2, St. Catharines, Ont

56. Dr. C. J. Baxendale, 900-2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ont. 57. C. G. Carter, 245 Alexandra Street, Port Colborne, Ont. 58. A. I. Tongue, Mattawa, Ont. 59. H. N. McKenney, 16 Beecher Street, Brockville, Ont.

61. J. T. Kelly, Box 255, Almonte, Ont. 62. C. M. Platten, 52 Donegall Drive, Toronto 12, Ont. 63. R. J. Kincaid, Box 149, Kincardine, Ont. 64. C. E. Griffin, R.R. No. 5, Welland, Ont. 65. C. C. Kilner 68 Yonge Street, Toronto ,Ont. 66. C. A. Barber, Box 486, Seaforth, Ont. 67. R. G. Barton, Box 212, Palmerston, Ont. 68. I. M. Anderson Kemptville, Ont. 69. F. E. Russ, Grimsby, Ont. 71. R. Charles Brushett, Essex, Ont. 72. Thomas W. Solmes, Court House Building, Belleville, Ont. 164 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

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73. Thomas E. Armstrong, Box 326, Ridgetown, Ont. 74. A. W. Holt, Strathroy, Ont. 75. Edwin Harrop, R.R. No. 5, Milton, Ont. 76. C. H. Sheppard, 1896 Delaware Street, Niagara Falls, Ont. 77. James T. Gilchrist, 468 Gladstone Avenue, Toronto 4, Ont. 78. George Portice, R.R. No. 7, Parkhill Ont. 79. Robert V. Edge, 1A Logan Avenue, Toronto, Ont. 80. Godfrey Gale, 1095 Bruce Avenue, Windsor, Ont. 81. Basil C. Damude, Aylmer, Ont. 82. S. H. Green, 669 Red River Road, Port Arthur, Ont. 83. A. L. Hartmier, Box 203, Orangeville, Ont. 84. J. A. Rutherford Box 368, Wingham, Ont. 88. C. W. King, Box 303, Dresden, Ont. 90. C. H. Quinton Box 586, Kenora, Ont.

91. J. B. Wallace, 514 Briar Hill Avenue, Toronto 12, Ont. 94. F. S. Crichton, 6 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay, Ont. 95. P. A. Coates, 107 Pine Street, Sudbury, Ont. 102. George Hall, 34 Wemyss Street, SaultSte. Marie, Ont. 103. Dr. B. F. Nott, Box 55, North Bay, Ont. 104. John G. Hadden, R.R. No. 2, Oakville, Ont. 110. O. B. Phillips Warkworth, Ont. 112. W. B. McConnell, Box 397, Morrisburg, Ont. 113. E. T. Robertson. 237 York Street, Cornwall, Ont. 1 14. H. Young Box 674, Renfrew, Ont.

115. H. J. Broughton, Box 402, Paris, Ont. 116. H. C. Skinner, Carleton Place, Ont. 117. W. R. Cooper, 68 Lancaster Street West, Kitchener, Ont. 119. Gordon Bloomfield, 10 Howard Avenue, Leamington, Ont. 129. Fred Porterfield Box 16, Mitchell, Ont. 130. Howard Yates, Port Elgin, Ont. 131. Gordon G. Sinclair, Box 292, Wiarton, Ont.

~~132. J. N. MacMillan, Box 1005, Gananoque, Ont. 133. C. A. Bailey, 29 Glen Avenue, Smiths Falls, Ont. 134. F. H. Moore, Cannington, Ont.~~

135. J. K. Noble, Uxbridge, Ont. 138. E. A. Snell, 65 Hewitt Avenue, Toronto, Ont. 140. George H. Iddon, 340 S. Franklin Street, Fort William, Ont. 143. G. H. MacDougall, Maxville, Ont. 144. Charles A. Wilson, Brighton, Ont.

145. J. R. Legecy, 48 Braeside Road, Toronto 12, Ont. 146. W. H. Sargent, Listowel, Ont. 147. A. C. Agnew, Lucknow, Ont. 148. Dr. D. A. Irvine, Box 171, Vankleek Hill, Ont. 149. William Hirst, Box 7, Rainy River, Ont. 150. G. T. E. Martin 36 Duchess Avenue, London, Ont. 151. C. W. Fraser, 1100 Bronx Street, Pembroke, Ont.

152. J. B. Edgar, 202 Portage Avenue, Fort Frances, Ont. 153. John Burnett, 444 Duncan Street, Wallaceburg, Ont. 154. R. G. Menchions, Box 365, Dawson Y.T. 155. T. E. Walker R.R. No. 4, Hamilton, Ont. 161. D. Kernohan, Madoc, Ont., 163. D. L. Eaton, 215 Langley Avenue, Toronto, Ont.

~~164. R. J. Lemon, West Lome, Ont. 167. Rev. J. H. Olmsted, 341 Midland Avenue, Midland, Ont. (Acting) Karl E. Morrison, c/o Can. Bank of Commerce, Midland, Ont. ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 165~~

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168. W. H. Brady, Campbellford, Ont. 169. V. Dinesen, Box 216, Haileybury, Ont. 175. Ernest Greenhalgh 78 South Oval, Hamilton, Ont., 184. John A. Bell, 235 Emerick Avenue, Fort Erie, Ont. 195. E. A. Hay, 246 Main Street North, Brampton, Ont. 198. H. K. Maynard, 109 Front Street South, Orillia, Ont. 203. H. O. Armstrong, Box 549, Cobalt, Ont. 205. Herbert S. Sparks, 417 Elm Road, Toronto, Ont. 210. A. Walker, Box 180, Russell, Ont. 212. A. M. Axler, 371 Yonge St.,4 Browside Ave., Toronto, Ont. 213. A. Burns, 304 Ross Avenue East, Timmins, Ont.

214. J. Sam Maddock, R.R. No. 1, Alvinston, Ont. 215. T. B. Rogers, 11 Elma Street, Mimico, Ont. 217. John A. Mackie, 10 Reigate Road, Toronto 18, Ont. 218. S. Patterson, Box 331, Shelburne, Ont. 219. G. C. MacDonnell, 174 Schell Avenue, Toronto, Ont. 220. W. M. Creech, 4245 Dundas Street West, Toronto Ont. 221. H. C. McKecknie, Box 10, Durham, Ont. 222. A. H. McKee, 145 Patterson Avenue, Ottawa, Ont.

223. F. J. Bean Box 125, Iroquois Falls, Ont. 224. J. S. Drysdale, 800 Cannon Street East, Hamilton, Ont. 225. A. T. Thorpe, 391 Sherburne Street, Toronto, Ont. 226. L. V. Wood, R.R. No. 4, Perth, Ont. 227. W. M. Barlow, 285 George Street, Belleville, Ont. 230. Chas. Falardeau, Port Credit, Ont.

231. L. J. Colling 58 Wanda Road, Toronto, Ont. 232. Robert Fick, 270 Oak Park Avenue, Toronto, Ont. 233. A. E. Hayward, 46 McRoberts Avenue, Toronto, Ont. 234. Charles Wray Box 209, Georgetown, Ont. 235. Frank Hope, Box 335, Newmarket, Ont. 236. A. T. Lang, R.R. No. 3, Caledonia, Ont. 238. A. V. Sedgwick 194a Duchess Avenue, London, Ont. 239. George Monkhouse, Blenheim, Ont. 240. S. Magder, Smithville, Ont. 241. Ernest Pickles, 101 Gledhill Avenue, Toronto, Ont. 242. G. U. Howell, Lambeth, Ont. 243. John H. Lee, Stoney Creek, Ont. 245. A. P. Hertel, 558 Hamilton Street, Preston, Ont.

246. A. J. Sidders, 24 Raglan Avenue, Toronto, Ont. 247. John Johnson, R.R. No. 8, London, Ont. 248. George R. Clarke, Arnprior, Ont. 249. L. W. Dippell, Box 40, Bowmanville, Ont. 250. Walter Hockney, 1542 Bruce Avenue, Windsor, Ont. 251. M. Kaplan, 83 Government Road East, Kirkland Lake, Ont. 252. R. A. Bond, 408 Wellington Street, Sarnia, Ont. 253. Vernon Ryerse, Box 666, Port Dover, Ont. 254. Arthur R. Arnold, Box 304, Dryden, Ont. 255. Leo Mabee, Tillsonburg, Ont. 256. R. B. Cousins, Box 770, Whitehorse, Y.T. 166 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

~~ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952~~

~~Grand First Principals Z. of the Grand Chapter of Canada from 1857 to 1952~~

*W. M. Wilson 1857 •John Leslie 1907-8 Thompson Wilson 1858 •George Moore 1909-10 *T. D. Harington 1859-60 •Fred W. Harcourt 1911-2 *John C. Franck 1861-2 •Daniel F. MacWatt 1913-4 *T. D. Harington 1863-4-5-6 *Wm. S. R. Murch 1915-16 7-8-9-70-1 *A. S. Gorrell, M.D 1917-18 *S. B. Harman 1872 •Wm. N. Ponton 1919-20 *C D. Macdonell 1873 *H. S. Griffin, M.D 1921 *Jas. Seymour 1874 •Richard H. Spencer 1922-3 *L. H. Henderson 1875-6 •Walter H. Davis 1924-5 1926-7 •F. J. Menet 1877-8 •Kenneth J. Dunstan •Daniel Spry 1879-80 •Edwin Smith 1928-9 *Donald Ross 1881-2 •Walter G. Price, D.D.S 1930-1 *H. Macpherson 1883-4 •Chas. W. Haentschel, M.D 1932-3 *Thos. Sargant 1885-6 Alexander G. N. Bradshaw 1951-52 •Rob. Hendry Jr 1887 •Alexander Cowan 1934 *R. B. Hungerford 1888-9 •George L. Gardiner 1935-6 Y. Mills 1937-8 •J. J. Mason 1890-1 •Wm. 1939-40 *J. E. Harding 1892-3 Llewellyn F. Stephens 1941-2 *J. Ross Robertson 1894-5 •John M. Empey *M. Walsh 1896-7-8 John M. Burden 1943-4 *Wm. G. Reid 1899-1900 Reginald V. Conover 1945-6 *Wm. Gibson 1901-2 Frederick W. Dean 1947-8 *A. Shaw 1903-4 Clarence MacL. Pitts 1949-50 •William Roaf 1905-6 Alexander G. N. Bradshaw 1951-2

~~Honorary Past Grand First Principals Z. of the Grand Chapter of Canada~~

~~Elected Elected •Henry Robertson 1888 •E. T. Malone 1919 Kivas Tully 1891 •A. T. Freed 1920 •Hugh Murray 1903 •Sir John M. Gibson 1922 •Harry H Watson 1909 Roderick B. Dargavel 1941~~

~~Grand Scribes E. of the Grand Chapter of Canada~~

•Thomas B. Harris 1857-73 'George J. Bennett 1899-1915 *R. P. Stephens 1874-5 'Henry T. Smith 1916-1928 •Daniel Spry 1876-7 Smith 1929-1949 •David McLellan 1878-91 'Edwin •Thomas Sargant 1892-8 Fred J. Johnson 1949-1952 ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 167 GRAND REPRESENTATIVES AT GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

Alabama Robert N. McElhinney.. Toronto Alberta Reg. V. Conover Brampton Arizona Percv W. Rogers Toronto Arkansas G. T. E. Martin London British Columbia John L. House Toronto California W. H. Carl McEachern Toronto Colorado Kenneth S. Clarke Copper Cliff Connecticut Harvey J. Milne Kingston Delaware George W. Slack Uxbridge District of Columbia. Frederick J. Johnson Toronto Florida Kenneth Carrie Toronto Georgia G. H. Havward Haileybuty Idaho F. A. McDiarmid Ottawa Illinois Joseph J. Shelley Toronto Indiana A. L. Tinker Toronto Iowa B. F. Nott North Bay Ireland R. W. McFadden Brantford Kansas A. P. Goering Hamilton Kentucky A. S. H. Cree, D.D Leamington Louisiana W. Bailie Stothers London Maine Edwin A. Cook Prescott Manitoba Fred Higgenbottom Toronto Maryland Frank Todd Cobalt Massachusetts A. J. Stringer Toronto Michigan Fred W. Dean Hamilton Minnesota Oliver Ellwood London Mississippi Sidney F. Smith Danford Lake, Que. Missouri Wm. J. Tow Toronto Montana E. J. McCleery Ottawa Nebraska W. S. M. Enouy Toronto Nevada Joseph Lofthouse, D.D. Kenora New Brunswick J. W. Plewes London New Hampshire N. M. Sprague Trenton New Jersey New South Wales R. B. Dargavel ... Toronto

New Mexico Frank A. Copus . Owen Sound New York John M. Burden Toronto New Zealand J. Austin Evans ... Toronto North Carolina North Dakota L. Hewson Toronto Nova Scotia C. M. Pitts Ottawa Ohio A. G. N. Bradshaw... London Oklahoma Ed. Worth Chatham Oregon Wm. E. Tregenza Windsor Pennsylvania L. F. Stephens Hamilton Quebec J. A. M. Taylor Hornby Queensland Neil A. MacEachern Waterloo Rhode Island E. H. Brennan Leamington Saskatchewan Scotland Alex. McD. Hannah Toronto South Carolina Herb. F. Thompson Kingston South Dakota D. C. Patmore Orillia Tennessee Chas. Fotheringham Dryden Texas W. E. Gowling Ottawa Utah F. A. R. MacFadden Toronto Vermont Chas. H. Sheppard Niagara Falls Victoria Sydney G. Newdick Toronto Virginia Fred G. Smith Ottawa Washington M. A. Searle Toronto Western Australia Wm. J. Shaw Hamilton West Virginia Harry J. McCallum London Wisconsin T. W. Woodland Toronto Wyoming Robert Clark Hamilton 168 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA GRAND REPRESENTATIVES FROM GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

~~Grand Chapter Residence~~

Alabama Walter F. Estes Birmineham Alberta F. S. Watson 9804- 11 2th St., Edmonton Arizona Harold J. Fulton Coolidge Arkansas E. H. Crossman Rogers British Columbia V. W. Stewart Vancouver California Angus L. Cavanagh. West Los Angeles

~~Colorado E. L. Bartholick ... Denver Connecticut C. J. Fairhurst Norwalk Delaware Nathaniel D. Rand Wilmington~~

~~District of Columbia Lucien G. Yung .. Takoma Park, Md. Florida H. J. Wendland Bradenton Georgia T. B. Elfe Macon Idaho Chas. Harting Payette Illinois F. D. Ledig Elmhurst~~

Indiana William H. Baugh ... Terre Haute Iowa E. W. F. Holler Brooklyn Ireland Kansas Roy H. Clossen Coffeyville Kentucky A. Gordon Susler Mavsville Louisiana A. McKnight Tallulah Maine John G. Fass Benton Station Manitoba Frank W. Brownell Winnipeg Maryland Gerald M. Pine Denton Massachusetts \V. F. Clark Watertown Michigan Arthur Burke 1721-loth St., Port Huron Minnesota J. Arthur Jensen Minneapolis Mississippi Justin N. Jones Hattiesburg Missouri Orson H. Swearingen Kansas City Montana Marion A. Averill Choteau Nebraska John N. McCune Kearney Nevada Carl F. Dodge Fallon New Brunswick Edgar W. Mair Woodstock New Hampshire Alfred H. White Box 149 Laconia New Jersey Godfrey Pittis Allendale New South Wales H. B. Mathews Box 2968 N. W., Sidney New York Clifford A. McDonald Medina New Zealand Norman B. Spencer Box 315 Auckland, CI. New Mexico William L. Ranville Albuquerque North Carolina W. G. Bandy Lincolnton North Dakota Clifford E. Miller Fargo Nova Scotia G. S. Wright Halifax Ohio J. A. Gorham Box 276, Belleville Oklahoma Frank E. ElJred RFD No. 1, Drumright Oregon R. W. Davis Oregon Pennsylvania Arthur L. Miller Pittsburg, Pa. Quebec Arthur J. Osgood 216 Lafayette St., Montreal South Queensland.... J. Shirra, Sr Coorparoo Rhode Island Norris G. Abbott Providence Saskatchewan Lome Johnson 503 Sterling Trust Bldg., Regina Scotland The Earl of Lauderdale Lauder, Scotland South Carolina Wm. H. Bradford Sumter, S.C. South Dakota Charles L. Clampitt Mitchell Tennessee R. H. Roney, Sr Newbern Texas J. O. Caruthers Richmond, Texas Utah Herman L. Bauer Salt Lake City, Wash. Vermont Harry B. Springstead Bradford Victoria Allen Grant 6 Secord Ave. East Kew Melbourne, Victoria Virginia Fitzhugh L. Grimstead Norfolk Washington Andrew E. Solberg 1402 West 854th St., Seattle Western Australia Wm. Henry Berry 209 Cambridge St.. Wembley Pk.

~~West Virginia Wilbur H. Cramblett ... Wheeling Wisconsin Oscar E. Peterson 316 Oak St., Manasha Wyoming ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 169 GRAND SECRETARIES~~

~~Grand Chapter Residence~~

Alabama Charles H. Stubinger. Box 98, Mas. Temple, Montgomery Alberta H. E. Bentley 212 Fourth Ave. N.E., Calgary, Alta. Arizona Joseph A. E. Ivey Box 1488, Mas. Temple, Tuscon, Ar. Arkansas - C. D. Hill 700 Scott St., Little Rock British Columbia E. B. Baker Room 103-603 West Hastings St., Vancouver California Chester H. Newell R. 423, Mas. Temple, San Francisco Canada Fred J. Johnson 712 Temple Bldg., Toronto, Ont.

Colorado ..... Harry W. Bundy Room 300, Mas. Temple, Denver Connecticut Bliss W. Clark Box 388, New Britain, Conn. Delaware Marshall M. Carpenter.. Box 254, Wilmington 99 District of Columbia.. R. N. Babcock Mas. Temple, Washington England Sydnev A. White, G.S.E. Freemasons Hall, London, W.C. Florida John B. Phelps Box 283, Miami, Florida Georgia W. J. Penn, Jr 801 Mulberry St., Macon Idaho Edward H. Way Box 1753, Boise Illinois Edward E. Core Dixon, 111. Indiana Chas. Thomas Masonic Temple, Marion Iowa Ross J. Camblin Bullock Bldg., Atlantic, Iowa Ireland H. R. Shellard, G. Reg. Freemasons Hall, Dublin Kansas Elmer F. Strain Masonic Temple, Topeka Kentucky C. K. A. McGaughey Richmond, Kentucky Louisiana Lee W. Harris Masonic Temple, Alexandria, La. Maine Convers E. Leach Mas. Temple, Portland Manitoba T. Sellar Cook: G.S.E 29-161 Langside St., Winnipeg Maryland Chas. H. Welden Mas. Temple, Baltimore Massachusetts W. T. Clark Rm. 209, Mas. Temple, Boston Michigan Roy Andrus Masonic Temple,, Owasso Minnesota John H. Anderson Masonic Temple, St. Paul Mississippi Sid. F. Curtis Meridian Missouri Ray V. Denslow Trenton Montana Ralp N. Lodge Helena Nebraska Carl R. Greisen M.T., 19th and Douglas, Omaha Nevada E. C. Peterson Carson New Brunswick Roy E. Crawford, G.S.E. Masonic Temple, St. John New Hampshire J. Melvin Dresser Concord New Jersey Wm. Beck 269 Power St., New Brunswick, N.J. New Mexico Lloyd B. Johnson Box 535, Albuquerque New South Wales F. R. Sinden Unity Bldg., 16 Callaug, Sydney New York C. G. Wilhelms Mas. Temple, New York City New Zealand E. Cannons Box 1295, Wellington North Carolina Leon Godown Oxford North Dakota R. L. Miller Fargo Nova Scotia Harold F. Sipprell Box 555, Wolfville, N.S. Ohio Henry Gruen 145 W. 6th St. East Liverpool Oklahoma James A. Lathin 12 Flint Nat. Bk. Bldg., Muskogee Oregon Richard H. Tusant 722E Burnside, Portland 14. Ore. Pennsylvania John C. F. Kitselman Mas. Temple, Philadelphia Quebec H. Pickering 1559 St. Marks St., Montreal Queensland S. W. Coulter Box 425 F., Brisbane Rhode Island E. M. Wheeler 127 Dorence St. Providence, R.I. Saskatchewan Alfred A. Wilson, G.S.E. 2723 Victoria Ave., Regina Scotland W. A. Laird 76 Queen St., Edinburgh South Carolina H. L. Collins Columbia South Dakota Elvin F. Strain Mas. Temple, Sioux Falls Tennessee T. E. Doss 1007th Ave. N. Nashville Texas Frank Oldham P.O. Box 296, Waco Utah Bert Atwater Masonic Temple, Salt Lake City Vermont Aaron H. Grout Mas. Temple, Burlington Victoria Hy. O. Thomas 164 Flindersi St., Melbourne Virginia James N. Hillman Masonic Temple, Richmond Washington Walter H. Steffey 4338 University Bldg., Seattle 5 Western Australia Hugh C. Anderson St. George's Terrace, Perth West Virginia George W. Tavenner P.O. Box 590, Parkersburg Wisconsin Ward A. Rowbottom 259 East Wells St.,, Milwaukee 2 Wyoming R. P. Crowe Box 1543, Casper, Wyoming Gen. Grand Chapter Roscoe R. Walcutt 1605-8 East Bread St., Columbus 15, Ohio England-Wales M.M.M. L'ge T. G. L. Lumley— Smith Mark Masons' Hall, London, W.C. 170 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

~~INDEX TO PROCEEDINGS 1952~~

Addendum 49 Address of Grand Z 23-48 Address of Welcome to Grand Z. from Chapters of Toronto Districts 9-11 Annual Convocation, Where Held 5 Annual Convocation, 1953 129 Annual Statement of Receipts of Chapters 95-99 Appointment of Grand Officers 144-145 Appointment of Grand Representatives 37-38 Auditor's Certificate 94-99 Auditor's Financial Statement 100-105 By-Laws, New and Amendments Approved 42 Centennial, 1957 94 Chapters Dedicated 4, 34 Chapters by Districts, List of 156-159 Chapters not Represented 21 Civic Address of Welcome 8 Committee on Benevolence 112-113 Communications and Greetings 141-143 Conference of Canadian Grand Chapters (Hamilton) 35-37 Deaths 124-126 Dispensations Issued 41-42

~~Distinguished Visitors, Received from—~~

Connecticut, New Hampshire, Quebec, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Ontario, The Order of High Priesthood of Ontario, The Sovereign Great Priory of Canada of the United Orders of the Temple and Malta, The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario. 6, 7

Education and Instruction Committee 149 Election of Officers 128, 129 Especial Convocation, Inwood, Ont 4 Excerpts from Grand Master's Remarks 90 Exaltations, Gains and Losses 40-41 Executive Committee and Sub-Committees 146-149 Executive Committee — Appoint Members 144 Executive Committee — Benevolence 147 Executive Committee — Elected Members 147 Finance, Report of Committee 117-119 First Principals of Chapters, with Addresses 160-162 Grand Chapter Annual Convocations —Opened 6 —Officers Present 5 —Grand Representatives Present 21-22 —Closed J45 Grand First Principals Since 1857 166 Grand Historian and Reviewer — Elected 134 Grand Representatives — List of 167, 168 —Appointed and Recommended 37-38 Grand Scribes E. Since 1857 166 Grand Secretaries — List of 169 ANNUAL CONVOCATION, TORONTO, 1952 171

Grand Superintendents of Districts: —Confirmed 128-129 —Present at Convocation 5 —Presented and Thanked 89-90 -Reports 50-89 Guests Convey Greetings 146 Honours Tendered Distinguished Visitors 146 Installation of Officers 144 Invocation 8 Jewels and Medals Presented 43-45 Membership 39 Memorial Service 14 Order of Business at G.Z.'s Discretion 11 Minutes of Annual Convocation, 1951, Confirmed 11 Next Place of Meeting 129 Presentation of Living Past Grand Z's 9 Reception of —Grand Superintendents' Reports 50-89 —Grand Z's Address 49 Report of Committee: On Credentials 14-21 Education and Instruction 129-131 Report of Committee on Distinguished Service Medal 127 Report of Executive Committee:

Benevolence 112, 113 Condition of Capitular Masonry 109-112 Finance 117-119 Fraternal Dead 119-126 Grand Z's Address 113-116 Investments 107 Printing 106 Warrants 108 Report of Grand Treasurer 91-94 Report of Grand Scribe E 95-99 Report of Special Committee on Membership 134-141 Report of Capitular Review 131-134 Resolution to Receive and Adopt Reports on: Benevolence 113 Capitular Review 134 Committee on Distinguished Service Medal 127 Condition of Capitular Masonry 112 Credentials 21 Education and Instruction 131 Finance 119 Grand Treasurer 94 Special Committee on Membership 141 Grand Scribe E 99 Grand Z's Address 116 Investments 107 Printing 106 Warrants 108 Returns of Constituent Chapters 150-155 Restorations 155 Royal Arch Masons Welcome 8 Rulings 42 172 GRAND CHAPTER OF CANADA

Schedule of Investments 107 Scribes E. of Chapters, Names and Addresses 163-165 Scrutineers of Ballot Obligated 90 Sub-Committees Appointed 146-149 Suspensions 154-155 Toronto Districts 8 and 8A Extend Welcome 9 Victory Thanksgiving Benevolent Fund 92 Vote of Thanks 144

~~FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE INDEX GRAND CHAPTERS~~

~~Pages~~

~~Alabama XI, XIII, XXXIX~~

~~Alberta XV, XXXIX, XLI~~

~~Arizona XL, XLVIII~~

~~British Columbia XXVII, XXXIX, XLVII~~

~~California XV, XX, XXX, XXXVIII~~

~~Connecticut XVII, XXIII, XXVI~~

~~Delaware XI, XLIII~~

~~District of Columbia VII, XI, XVIII, XXVI, XXVIII, XXIX, XLI, XLVI, XLVIII~~

~~Florida XXI, XXX, XXXVIII~~

~~Georgia IX, XVIII, XX, XLIII, XLVIII~~

~~Idaho XLVI~~

~~Illinois XII, XVI, XXII, XXVIII, XXXIV, XXXIX~~

~~Indiana XIX, XXXI~~

~~Iowa XXIV, XLI, XLV, XLVI~~

~~Ireland VI, XLVII~~

~~Kansas XIII, XXII, XXXII~~

~~Kentucky XLII, XLIII, XLVIII~~

~~Louisiana XVIII, XXI, XLIV, XLVII~~

~~Maine VI, XL~~

~~Manitoba XLVI~~

~~Maryland XIV, XXXIV~~

~~Massachusetts XX, XXV, XXIX~~

~~II Michigan XII, XVII, XX, XXIII, XXX, XXXI, XXXV, XXXVI, XLV~~

~~Mississippi X, XVI, XXVII~~

~~Missouri IX, XXX, XLVI~~

~~Montana XXVIII~~

~~Nebraska XXXII, XL~~

~~Nevada XXIV~~

~~New Mexico XXXVII~~

~~New Hampshire XIII, XLVII~~

~~New York IX, XLIV, XLVII~~

~~New Zealand XIX, XLVIII~~

~~Nova Scotia VIII, XXVII, XXXV, XLIII Ohio XXV, XLIV, XLV Oklahoma XXXII~~

~~Oregon X, XXII, XXVI, XXVIII, XXXVI, XLII~~

~~Pennsylvania XVI, XVII, XXIV, XXX, XLI, XLIV Quebec XV Queensland XXXVIII, XLVII, LXV~~

~~Rhode Island XLIII~~

~~Scotland VII, VIII~~

~~South Carolina XIV, XXVI~~

~~South Dakota XXXII, XLIII~~

~~Tennessee XX, XXIX, XXXI, XLV~~

~~Texas X, XLVII~~

~~Vermont XXVII, XXXIII~~

~~III Victoria XIII, XL, XLII, LII, LVI, LX~~

~~Virginia XVII, XXI~~

~~Washington XXVIII, XXXVIII, XLI, XLVI, XLVIII~~

~~Western Australia XIV~~

~~West Virginia XIX, XXIII~~

~~Wisconsin XVIII, XXII, XXVIII, XLII~~

~~HEADINGS-PART 1~~

~~Pages~~

~~Royal Arch Masonry — It's Mission VI~~

~~Royal Arch Masonry and The Outside World XI~~

~~Royal Arch Masonry—Condition of XVI~~

~~Man is Immortal XIX~~

~~Royal Arch Masonic Education XXV~~

~~York Rite XXIX~~

~~Universality of Royal Arch Masonry XXXII~~

~~Leadership XXXIII~~

~~Historical Notes on Royal Arch Masonry XXXIV Membership XXXVIII~~

~~Fees and Dues XXXIX~~

~~Grand Representatives XLI~~

~~Order De Molay XLII~~

~~Special Awards XLIII~~

~~Visiting Companions XLIV~~

~~Secretaries XLIV~~

~~IV Chapter of Research XLIV~~

~~Plural Membership XLIV~~

~~Proceedings XLV~~

~~Retirement Fund XLV~~

~~Changes in Constitution XLV~~

~~Regalia XLVI~~

~~Special or Unusual Events and Ideas XLVI~~

~~The Greatest of these is Charity XLVII~~

~~PART 2~~

~~Statistical Summary L~~

~~PART 3~~

~~Zerubbabel LII~~

~~Haggai LVI~~

~~Jeshua LXI~~

~~The Builders of Babylon LXV THE ROYAL CRAFT~~

~~IN THE~~

~~Four Divisions of the Globe A REVIEW By~~

~~Colonel R. V. E. Conover, O.B.E., V.D., P.G.Z.~~

~~ROYAL ARCH MASONRY-ITS MISSION~~

~~Ireland (1950)~~

~~Rt. Honourable Sir Milne Barbour Bart, D.L., L.L.D.; M.P., Grand King thus comments.—~~

"It is such service that enables our order to enjoy the standing and prestige that commands our respect and support and enables it to bring constantly before us those guiding principles in the discharge of our duty to the community in which we live and in our relations to our companions and to promote that atmosphere of friendship and mutual help in the study and practice of those laws which mean so much in the enjoyment of this life and enables us to face with confidence and hope whatever may be in store for the future."

~~Maine (1951)~~

From the address of the Grand High Priest the following is quoted,— "To safeguard our landmarks, much depends upon the manner in which we further the principles, that are so sacredly regarded by the more thoughtful and be careful lest we sacrifice upon the altar of personal indulgence the values of sincerity. It is essentially necessary that we prove our value in community life that a clearer conception may be forthcoming among those who look to us as examples of devotion to principles of which we claim to be fol- lowers. Far too many of us have been in the shadows where light is so imperative to check the impending struggle for selfish supre- macy by those whose control would bring disaster. As men and Masons I fear great danger in the complacency of contentment in our historic setting and the accomplishments of those who have

~~VI REVIEWS VII gone before at the sacrific of the service and fellowship to be shared in our convocations and the measure of efficiency that should be evident among our members."~~

~~District of Columbia (1951)~~

The Grand High Priest thus sums up his year,— "Another year has passed quickly into history. A year ago we looked forward to 365 days, each filled with golden moments to use in the service of the Grand Artificer of the Universe —moments to spend in making this a better world to live in and helping to bring joy to those in need of comfort and help. To each of us has been given an identical number of moments and to each has been given talents with which to meet the opportunities presented. The record of the past year has been painted in the permanent history of the world of which there is only one copy and that is on the trestleboard of the Supreme Grand Priest. I trust that the record of each companion will bear the stamp of approval of his conscience and can say, I did my best. If that is true, then the record of each chapter and of this Grand Chapter will echo and re-echo "Well done thou good and faithful servant."

~~The Grand Lecturer and Visitor in his report points out the future of the Royal Craft,—~~

"The future of Freemasonry is in the hands of each individual Mason. Surely the need was never greater for those who believe in God—The Great Father of Mankind—to take a resolute stand for the things of God—for those things which lift one up and just as positive a stand against those things which drag men down. There are none of us who cannot do his part nor can we be excused for our failure to do so. The challenge to each of us is for positive individual action, and we do what we can, where we are, with what we have—that we not only live and let live but that we live and help others to live. We can all do that. No day should be wasted. Life's hours should not be spent in things trifling and wholly temporary. Duty Honour and Character are words of tremendous importance to be translated into daily conduct and lived in preparation for eternity."

~~Scotland (1951)~~

~~Companion Alex. F. Buchan, M.B.E., BSc, Ph.D., Grand Secretary of the Grand VIII REVIEWS~~

~~Lodge of Scotland in proposing a toast to the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chap- ter of Scotland said in part,—~~

"This I repeat, is the Vernal Equinox—the great awakening of the whole of nature—the season of Faith and Hope. In our present generation there is danger that we are losing our faith and if we lose our faith there can be little hope of our salvation. . . . During the last two thousand years the way of light has been shown more clearly to men. We are privileged to belong to a brotherhood to whom Light has been revealed ... But such Revelation cannot be experi- enced by man without his own unwearying toil. If we examine our Freemasonry over the last two centuries can we truly say that we are progressing still towards the Unseen Goal? Our forefathers presented three great principles to us—Brotherly Love, Relief and

Truth. I think it is true to say that we are now more fully appreci- ating the first two tenets. As far as material charity is concerned our progress during the last two hundred years has been most marked. But do we extend to each other at all times that spiritual charity, that charity, which thinketh no evil and which suffereth long and is kind, the practice of which is so refreshing to our moral nature as rain is to the ground in Springtime of the year.

Our temple may be shattered but always we rebuild, always we continue the search for that which was lost and no matter from which direction we come our search for truth must inevitably lead us to the Most High and His Word. 'In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God'."

~~Nova Scotia (1951) The Grand Chaplain thus reminds his companions —~~

"The way to Zion is a great human quest .... From the time primitive man had a desire for a better cave in which to shelter himself, a better weapon to seek his prey, a better club with which to keep his neighbour in order, man has been asking the way to Zion. For the way to Zion represents the quest for the better and the best, the search for happiness, the craving for self fulfilment. That quest has been a benignant thing, it has elevated man. It has enobled his thinking and given strength to his endeavours. When man ceases to ask the way to Zion his day is done. He may linger on for a time but his hour has struck." —

~~REVIEWS IX~~

Georgia (1951) From the committee on memorials the following is quoted,— "Ever since Adam was banished from the garden of Eden for his disobedience, man has been seeking the answer to this question, What is God and where is He to be found? The people of every civilization have sought Him in one way and another. The Masonic Fraternity basis its existence on God. We are taught in every degree in Masonry that it is a search after God and the true light. We receive Divine guidance from the study of the Holy Scripture and learn that the Tabernacle of God is in our hearts. When man accepts this truth, dedicates his life and labor to the building of a temple designed by the Supreme Architect of the Universe on the trestleboard of life, it becomes the working plan of a mason."

Missouri (1951) The Grand High Priest gives this statement of belief,— "Since the work and endeavours of our great fraternity are of our own free will and accord and since no material gain is asked for or expected, our programs have to be particularly arranged and plan- ned .... I may be old fashioned but I take literally the Historical recordings in the Bible and believe our God expects, or at least affords everyone an opportunity to profit by the mistakes of trans- gressors and equally for every one to profit by obeying the laws of God. I also believe that obligations are given and taken for a purpose. I do not believe that any one who has been obligated, these many times can mingle and associate with our brethren with any malice or hatred in his heart towards another brother and be classed as a Freemason in good standing, that important rating of good standing measured by the yardstick of true brotherly love."

~~New York (1951)~~

The Grand High Priest states "Freemasonry has however challenged the best in men. In the light of present day happenings Masonry is challenged once again on a global basis. We have met other challenges and emerged triumphant."

~~The Grand Lecturer adds this,—~~

"The value of man does not consist in the truth which he pos- sesses or means to possess but in the sincere pains he has taken to find it out. For his powers do not augment by possessing truth but by X REVIEWS investigating it. Not only is it necessary to become familiar with the ritual of Royal Arch Masonry but to be more and more conscious of the fact that it is the universal language of our Royal Craft. Our great Order toils on behalf of friendship, bringing men together under a banner of faith and trains them for a more noble moral life. Tender tolerant of all faiths, it forms an all embracing moral and spiritual fellowship which raises men above barriers of nations, race, and creed, satisfying the craving of men for unity.

~~Texas (1950)~~

~~The Grand High Priest has this admonition,—~~

"But companions while it is right and proper that we should feel justifiable pride in the fame of our Grand Chapter and that we should glory in its success and prosperity, that we should so sound its praises, yet it is so incumbent upon us to fully realize and appreciate our duties as members of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas at this the beginning of our second century, for upon the correct conception of the principles of our fraternity, faithful adher- ence to the same and strict performance of our duty will the future glory of our Grand Chapter depend. Let me, therefore companions, by the pleasure and satisfaction you feel upon this occasion, by your love for Royal Arch Masonry, by the many happy hours spent with your companions, by the reverence for the true and only Living God, beg you, to be faithful to your vow as Royal Arch Masons."

Oregon (1951) The Grand High Priest makes this statement,— "With our unique position between two fine Masonic Orders we have a double duty—dispense light below — encourage attainment of the beacon above."

~~Mississippi (1951)~~

~~The Grand High Priest forcefully draws to our attention,—~~

"Every religious organization and every individual is entitled to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience and a mason would fight as quickly to preserve this sacred right for faiths other than his, as quickly as his own. But when any sect or denom- ination forgets the purpose for which it was begun and begins to tear down, destroy and enslave, then, it is time we wielded our swords in the cause of pure undefiled religion." REVIEWS XI

~~Alabama (1950)~~

~~The Grand High Priest states —~~

"Every Royal Arch Mason is fully aware that the word mason means builder. Royal Arch Masonry builds manhood consecrated and set apart for leadership in the great task of building the temple. As Royal Arch Masons we must not fail to carry out our task of rebuilding our inner temple by living our principles and confronting the enemies of God and humanity."

~~Delaware (1951)~~

~~The Grand High Priest concludes a concise report with,—~~

Friendship is a chain of gold Shaped in God's all perfect mold Each link a smile, a laugh, a tear, A grip of the Hand, a word of cheer As steadfast as the ages roll Binding closer, soul to soul No matter how far or heavy the load Sweet is the journey on friendship's road.

~~J. B. Downie~~

~~ROYAL ARCH MASONRY~~

~~and THE OUTSIDE WORLD~~

~~District of Columbia (1951)~~

~~The Grand High Priest presents this theme which he had given in Torquay, England,—~~

"We are passing through an era of tremendous significance to our concepts of freedom and our way of life, for we are in the midst of a profound social and economic revolution. We are at the cross- roads of a mighty struggle between the principles laid down by our masonic forefathers for the foundation of our government and those who would rule by force and dictatorship. These are those who would tear down the magnificent structure of freedom which this nation has erected over a period of one and three quarters of a century and set up therefore the miserable hovel of degradation and slavery. These are those who would destroy the divine principles of unselfish service, loyalty and morality and set up as substitute the XII REVIEWS

idolatrous Bael of selfishness, greed and vice. These are those who would deny the Living God in whom our forefathers put their trust and accept the mockery of disbelief or atheism which denies the immortality of the spirit.

~~Between these forces there can be no compromise. Many a na-~~

tion has fallen because it came to love luxury more than duty to God and responsibility to their fellowman. But if we remain sound of heart, if we continue strong rooted in the fundamental principles which are contained in the Great Light of Masonry upon our altar we shall withstand the adverse winds of hatred greed and selfish interests and our roots shall remain strong despite the sodden water- logged ground of ism and false idealogies."

~~Michigan (1951)~~

~~The Grand High Priest presents this,—~~

"The objective of this ancient and Royal Order is to inspire us to greater endeavours to bridge the gap of misundertsanding that arises between men. In times such as these, our challenge becomes even greater. It behooves all of us to work together in harmony that we may enjoy the continued success of our fraternity and keep faith with those hardy companions who laid the cornerstone of Capitulary Masonry in Michigan."

~~Illinois (1951)~~

The Grand High Priest thus expresses his thoughts,— "We express gratitude for those lovers of freedom who fought and many of them died that this way of life might be established and preserved. We now dedicate ourselves to the task of preserving (it) for posterity, peacefully if possible, but preserved it must be.

Those who think by consultation, conciliation, or legislation peace may be served, should know that those with whom they must deal do not desire peace. They are atheistic .... trained in duplic- ity, an oath assumed with reference to the Book of the Law has no meaning to them. They do not hesitate at any deception, have not given any evidence of regard for justice, have never shown compas- sion . . . The only deterrent to their depraditions is force. Devasta- ting force they can understand." REVIEWS XIII

~~Alabama (1950)~~

~~The committee on Masonry and American Citizenship has this to say,—~~

"We are prone to say that a good mason is a good citizen, and take it for granted that the people who see and know those who are good masons will profit by knowing them and become better citiz- ens. That kind of complacency is not conducive to teaching Amer- icanism.

~~Masonry is not dogmatic. It does not seek its membership . . .~~

After one seeks admission to become a member of the order he is required to subscribe to the sublime teachings of the order. These sublime teachings not only consist of our duties to fellow masons and their families but also our duties to God, Our Creator, and to our country to take an active part in all civic community affairs that tends to uphold our country."

~~Victoria (1951)~~

~~The Grand First Principal makes this observation,—~~

"I trust the uncertain outlook in International affairs will gradually give way to a better understanding between nation and nation and that keener appreciation of each others difficulties and perplex- ities will lead to an exercise of mutual good will and so make for a stable peace and continued democracy."

~~Kansas (1951)~~

~~The Grand High Priest states,— "Masonry and the church stand today as the only hope of world~~

~~peace and it is our duty as men and masons to hold fast to the things that stand for liberty and justice and be ever ready to stand up and be counted on the side of freedom and righteousness."~~

~~New Hampshire (1951)~~

~~The Grand High Priest used this in his Christmas message —~~

"At this critical period when nations are torn by hatred and strife and the dogs of war are straining at their leashes and have forgotten God, may we go forth as did the Knights of old, girded with the armour of righteousness in the defence of the Christian Religion and strive to bring peace on earth and good will to men." XIV REVIEWS

~~West Australia~~

~~The First Grand Principal thus points out the future pathway.—~~

"If we continue to work, to pray, and for all these our Free- masonry provides unending opportunity we shall all be more dutiful subjects of our God and of our King, worthier companions to our fellowmen and thus a real blessing towards peace in a worried world in which some are merely crying peace when there is no peace. In a few weeks from now our calender will again be throwing out the challenge of nearly 2000 years to all men of good will and what manner of Masons are we if that does not include us all."

~~Maryland (1950)~~

The Grand High Priest begins his address thus,— "God has endowed us with wealth, strength and freedom that permits us to meet again as free men and freemasons, free from the yoke of oppression which antagonists are ruthlessly and persistently trying to close around our necks. The young men of our nation are again called to the battlefield to stave off an aggressor who is trying to destroy our way of life, our Christian heritage, our fraternal organization and everything that makes for peace and happiness. Let us now, more than ever be strong in our faith by accepting no part of the principles upon which these communistic and atheistic governments are founded but to live nobly and honorably, to walk un- rightly before our adversaries and strive daily after holiness of life. In every address the spiritual value of the Capitular Ritual as related to our daily lives was stressed. Today possibly more than at any time in our lives, it is incumbent upon us to pattern our lives by word, deed and action after the teachings of Capitulary Masonry so as to prove to the profane that we do live not by bread alone."

~~South Carolina (1951)~~

The Grand High Priest warns us,— "That the problems that confront us and the world today need careful and thoughtful consideration. We are living in an age of unrest and fear. To the youth of our land nothing seems certain. Youth searches for Faith, Hope and Leadership. For us to sit com- placently and allow this to continue, is to deny our faith in Masonry.

The opportunity is ours. Royal Arch Masonry can with your help provide the answers to youths' problems and by your example in REVIEWS XV early life restore, their faith in God and also themselves, their hope for a future and provide the proper leadership for our present crisis which may lead to perpetual peace."

Alberta (1951) The Grand First Principal says,— "The idols of force and atheism are openly paraded before us as criticisms of achievement. Every means of blotting out goodness in mankind is being resorted to under many different guises, to attain success for these evils. The very basis of our Christian and Masonic way of life is being ridiculed and trampled upon. Those who try to discern right from wrong are classed as morons and that great back- bone of any nation worthwhile, the home, family life and worship is being subjected to regimentation, self indulgence and utter lack of responsibility .... Let us therefore prepare ourselves for the tasks ahead which we shall assuredly be called upon to perform going forward with steadfast resolve in the knowledge of the rightness of our cause and the faith of our forefathers."

~~California (1951) The Grand High Priest commenced his address with this thought,— "You may not have thought of masonry, particularly Royal Arch~~

Masonry as a form of human happiness but that is precisely what it is or should be. In attending masonic meetings or sharing in masonic activties, you leave life as—it—is for a brief but stimulating sojourn in life—as—it ought—to—be. More than that you are certain to take away with you some of this life—as—it—ought—to—be and used to improve life—as—it—is not only for yourself but for others as well.

You will agree that is Royal Arch Advancement of a very high order." He concludes a most interesting and complete report with,— "Men have made the most extraordinary sacrifices for masonry. They have lived for it. They have died for it and they have felt richly repaid for all they have done. Unless men cease to be manly it will be that way."

Quebec (1951) The Grand First Principal states,— "With all our learning, with all our advances in medicine and the sciences what a happy co-operative world this could be if a friendly spirit took full possession of it. We all have a duty and an individual responsibility." XVI REVIEWS

~~Illinois (1951)~~

From the Grand High Priest's address this is quoted — "To me the most significant statement in a great speech by a great American, last week was 'The hope of the world lay not in armies, not in governments, not in balance of power but in the re- generation of the spiritual values of all people."

~~Pennsylvania (1950)~~

~~The Grand High Priest concludes a splendid address and report with this quotation,— TRUE MEN NEEDED~~

~~The world is needing you and me In places where we ought to be, To stand for what you know is true And needing me somewhere today To keep the faith, let come what may.~~

The world is needing me and you To share the tasks it has to do. It needs high minded men to stand, Against the thoughtless of the land, Men who will scorn to stoop to wrong To win the favour of the throng.

~~CONDITION OF ROYAL ARCH MASONRY~~

~~Mississippi (1951) The Grand High Priest states,—~~

"It is not possible or desirable to attain perfection in this world. But our efforts toward that end have been blessed with a great deal of success. The state of the craft as a whole is healthful and vigorous. Weak spots due to carelessness, bad habits and laziness are apparent in various chapters but by perseverance, hard work and competent instruction and the wholehearted co-operation of the Grand Officers, the general average of the craft has been raised. I find a judicious mixture of age and youth in our chapters. Age for wisdom and judgement, youth for enthusiasm, vigor and ideals .... A number of chapters whom well meaning observers had about given up, have resumed work and activity and show promise of gradual improvement, which proves that most dormant chapters can be revived if some competent companion will work frequently with it, encourage to rotate its officers, to hold regular meetings, to get a transfusian of youth into its bloodstream." REVIEWS XVII

~~Michigan (1951)~~

~~From the report of the committee of public relations this is quoted,—~~

"We again stress the necessity of each chapter keeping the lodges within its jurisdiction fully informed of the aims and objects of Cap- itular Masonry and each officer should never lose an opportunity to place himself in a position of helpfulness to the lodge and its worshipful master .... Make the work of your lodge your most important business and thereby demonstrate that recovery in the chapter of that which was lost in the lodge is more than finding of the Word."

~~Connecticut (1951) The Grand High Priest thus comments,—~~

"Masonry is on the threshold of a new era. If we are content to sit quietly and wait for the Master Mason to seek us out, then surely our beloved Rite will gradually wither away. It is no longer enough that we act as guardians of the sacred fires. It has been pointed out that less than a quarter of the membership of our Grand Lodge have joined with the capitular rite." He further reminds us, that, much of the world is darkened by intolerance and atheism. Let us remember that both of these enemies of masonry are material Our banner must go forward."

Virginia (1950) The Grand High Priest likewise comments — "The year past has been in no way outstanding. We have more than held our own .... Though our growth has not been phenom- inal I believe it has been excellent in quality. After all our aim is not to attain great size but to develop Royal Arch Masons who will give strength and stability to the living temple of masonry as a whole .... I hope we may never think only in terms of numbers but keep a watchful guard over our precincts."

~~Pennsylvania (1950) The Grand High Priest states —~~

"Only one chapter failed to have a single petition and two chapters who last year were dormant were sparked with enthusiam and each produced a new class of candidates and continued to report petitions .... The steady and continued adding of new members is an indication of continued sound leadership." XVIII REVIEWS

~~Wisconsin (1951)~~

~~The Grand High Priest reports —~~

"20 per cent of the chapters show no exaltations. He is also alarm- ed at the large number of demits and suspensions for non-payment of dues. Yet despite this loss the general gain was 252 new members."

~~The Grand Secretary advises,—~~

~~"Let us not just want an increase in members but be sure that we make Royal Arch Masons of all our members for then we will be doing our part in advancing the teachings of the Royal Craft."~~

~~Louisiana (1951)~~

"The Grand High Priest recommends and urges every chapter to confer the Royal Arch Degree themselves and not depend on visiting degree teams." As when own chapter confers own degree in an efficent and proper manner the attendance would naturally be increased at every meeting."

~~Georgia (1951) The Committee on General Welfare recommends,—~~

~~1. Continued co-operation with all branches of masonry.~~

~~2. Each chapter or district to have one meeting per year dedicated to Blue lodge masons.~~

~~3. Frequent visitations of officers and members of neighboring chapters.~~

~~4. Presentation of degree in a dignified manner.~~

~~5. No chapter to attempt to confer all degrees at one meeting.~~

~~District of Columbia (1951)~~

~~The Grand Lecturer closes a splendid report thus,—~~

"May each of us, my companions, bravely and resolutely face whatever the future may hold in store for us, conscious that our God .... a loving Father holds us by the hand and will continue to lead, guide and direct our steps and strive to live worthily, that when we come to the end of the journey as we shall all come, and we depart for that unknown country from whose bourne no traveller shall re- REVIEWS XIX

~~turn, it may be said of us, he served the purpose of God, in his generation. What more could be said of man?"~~

~~West Virginia (1949) The Grand High Priest closes an excellent report of his activities with this,—~~

"Everywhere I have gone I have been received most cordially and treated in the most royal manner. I have made friends the memory of whom will always be pleasing and which I shall cherish sedulously. Royal Arch Masonry has done more for me than I have for it which is proof to me that what ever one puts his best efforts into, will pay the greatest dividends."

~~New Zealand (1951) The First Grand Principal thus depicts the Royal Craft in his jurisdiction,—~~

"In travelling through the various districts I have found the members of our chapters intensely loyal to New Zealand and those things that New Zealand stands for. They are proud of the place this country occupies and prouder still of the progress which has been handed down by their pioneers. Those old stalwarts, who handed this heritage, were rugged men of British stock, upright, God fearing and independent men, suitable to share and take advantage of an outdoor life full of brightness and sunshine. Through hard work and unwavering faith, they persevered, faced all dangers and overcame

difficulties. This is part of the heritage handed down to us. In our generation the same loyalty and service has been proved in two worlds. To this loyalty and service, maintaining our successful development and new way of life, must be added a spirit of tolerance —a tolerance born of the wide open spaces where they have been able to put into action those things which they have read and those principles they have thought and meditated upon. These things have shown outstanding promise in my visits to the various chapters and they have been plainly obvious to most of us. This tolerance is carried farther afield by those who are striving in every direction for the advancement of Freemasonry."

~~MAN IS IMMORTAL~~

Indiana (1950) The committee on Necrology thus pays tribute to those of other jurisdictions,— "We are grateful that God in his goodness and mercy has per- XX REVIEWS mitted us to assemble here again. Yet as we rejoice in this fact, our hearts are filled with sympathy for those whose dear ones have step- ped through the door, to that other room where we shall some day follow."

Tennessee (1951) The Grand High Priest in extending fraternal sympathy to sister jurisdictions in the loss of their companions offers this,— "Let us remember their virtue and imitate their worthy example. May we be reminded of the shortness of life and the un- certainty of its continuance, remembering that soon when our brethren shall assemble our seats will also be vacant."

~~Michigan (1950)~~

~~The Grand High Priest quotes,—~~

"Seneca once said, the comfort of having a friend may be taken away but not that of having one. Thus with this comfort in mind we can feel assured that the imperishable hopes cherished through the centuries by mankind will rise up to reinforce our fortitude and courage in the face of bereavement."

~~California (1951)~~

~~The Committee on Necrology introduces its report as follows,—~~

"The body decays and its atoms return to the elements from which they were borrowed. Each element reclaims its own to put it to new uses. But the soul still lives and its life here has been a part of its immortality."

~~Massachusetts (1950)~~

~~The Grand High Priest thus reminds us,—~~

~~"Better is the end of a thing than its beginning thereof, when the Supreme Architect of the Universe guides a trusting soul to the end of the journey of life."~~

~~Georgia (1951)~~

~~The Grand High Priest pays this tribute —~~

'"It has been no trivial privilege, however briefly permitted to share that companionship of those tried and trusted Royal Crafts- men whose stalwart spirits have enriched our lives. The extraordinary scope of their activities for the good of our beloved craft makes REVIEWS XXI most keen this unbreakable silence which suddenly thrusts itself upon us. Only the soothing voice of the Supreme Councillor assures us that their earthly existence equalled by few, surpassed the traditions of our noble order."

~~Florida (1951) The Committee on Memorials thus assures us,—~~

"The confidence of immortality carries with it positive impli- cations of the worth of man .... He is immortal. The assurance of immortality is not to be regarded like the scientific predictions of an eclipse or any other event in the temporal series. It is the Su- preme assertion of the infinite value of the human spirit which has realized its vocation and entered into its heritage."

~~Louisiana (1951)~~

~~This is quoted from the report of the committee of Necrology,—~~

~~"Rough and rugged has been the journey, beset with many pit- falls and wide gaping canyons. Often the weary feet have been blis- tered in the burning desert sands of trial, suffering and temptation.~~

But the long journey is now over .... Their trudging feet have been cooled in the refreshing waters of Jordan. Their aching bodies have relaxed in the comforts of the New Jerusalem. Their anxious souls have found the answer of their hunger and thirst for their Grand High Priest. With fellow companions that have gone this way before they looked for a city which hath foundation, whose builder is God. Today that city is theirs and at the feet of the Grand High Priest of the Universe they join in the chorus of their faithful companions singing 'Holiness to the Lord'."

~~Virginia (1950) The Grand High Priest thus trustfully states,—~~

"We do not mourn as men without hope, the loss of the companions who have died during the year past but we are saddened by their absence from our fraternal ranks. We shall miss the sight of their faces and the clasp of their hands in fraternal greeting. They have passed within the veils which hide from our eyes the inner sanctuary of God's immediate presence and have heard His 'Well done, Good and faithful servant'. Their gain is our loss for the time being, but we look forward to that day when with them we shall be fellow laborers in that temple not made with hands eternal in the Heavens." XXII REVIEWS

~~Illinois (1951)~~

~~The following quotation is taken from the report of the committee on obituaries—~~

"When a man dies he lives, lives on in the memory of his friends, in the records of the craft and no matter how small his efforts or how great this contribution, he has left for mankind, his mark of having tried and having tried succeeded."

~~Wisconsin (1951)~~

~~From the report of the committee on obituaries this is taken,—,~~

"It is in moments such as this that the Holy Bible, The Great Light, in every degree in Masonry, brings us its sweet message. It fills us with a sence of the dignity of the human personality, its sacredness, its august destiny. It tells us that .... our mortal lives, brief, broken and frail, as they are have a meaning for God and that death is not the end, that beyond its shadows awaits a larger, fairer, nobler life."

~~Oregon (1950)~~

~~The report of the committee on Memorials has this thought,—~~

"Let us hasten to remember that immortality is not a future matter simply .... It concerns what we are now. The man who lives as though he were immortal lives in a universe where the highest spiritual values are permanent, outlasting the growth and dissolution of the stars, where character is the supreme concern of life ... . We are building great channels down which the eternal spiritual purpose of the Living God shall flow to its far off Divine event. The truth of immortality makes great living. Immortality is now . . . Immor- tality is a way of life here and now. It is for us to so live that it will be easier for others to believe in God, to understand His love and to respond to His gift of Eternal Life."

~~Kansas (1951)~~

The report of the committee on Necrology in part states — "Royal Arch Masons, ever in search of that further light would not be true to our perspective if we would deny their great new higher degree to our friends and companions. Here we have not the capacities to know the true meaning of life. These, those who have met the Supreme High Priest of our Heavenly Chapter know. Their knowledge is complete, so we would not bring back our companions from the satisfaction everlasting which our faith tells us they are REVIEWS XXIII

~~enjoying .... If ever a man is ready for the great step he is the mason, The Royal Arch Mason, whose mandates are builded on the major precepts of brotherhood."~~

Connecticut (1951) The Grand High Priest pays this tribute,— "To the families and friends of those whose companions who for the last time laid aside the working tools of this life we extend our sincere sympathy. We their companions will sorely miss their counsel and guidance but we know that they have been truly exalted to the glorious companionship of the undissolving lodge above."

~~Michigan (1951)~~

The following is quoted from the report of the obituary committee — "Too often we measure time by the number of years lived. It were better to measure it by deeds accomplished. To live one hundred years may be to accomplish a feat but to do nothing in that one hundred years is a wicked extravagance of time .... The man who has met every test of life courageously and turned adversity into achievement .... will enjoy the greater immortality for it will often be said of him "He lived to bless mankind." Life is factual and exacting. It takes toll for every unkind thought and rewards with happiness every goodly deed. He who has found no Heaven here would be extremely presumtuous to anticipate somewhere an ethereal future while his mortal body dissolves in the grave.

Yet in us all, there is that note of faith that anchors us, in some indefinite manner, to the eternal. Man is more than dust. He is intelligence, an emanation from the Great Creator. Intelligence cannot return to dust because it came not from the dust. It can only return to its sources .... the Gentle Zephers of eternity."

West Virginia (1950) The report on the committee on Necrology offers these thoughts,— "To their many friends and loved ones we extend our deepest sympathy and would remind them that while to the uninformed and uninstructed they may seem to have died, their loved ones believed, as all masons believe, that death is not the end of life but only a transition to a higher, a nobler jurisdiction, a grander fraternity whose Creator and Ruler is God. While our poor finite minds cannot in the smallest degree comprehend the plans of the Infinite XXIV REVIEWS who both gives life and in due season recalls it to Himself, may we be endowed with Grace to say, 'He doeth all things well'."

~~Nevada (1951)~~

~~The following is extracted from the memorial service,—~~

"The Temple rises but the builders who wrought their dreams into the beauty, shaping its stones with love and care, on the level, on the square, where are they? Did they die and cease to be, sinking into an indistinguishable blur of dust? Unknown and unremember- ed . . . . No masonry will not have it so. By the Character of God to whose praise the temple is built and consecrated, by the worth of every man who added his love and labor to its building, by the faith that God is just, masonry affirms, that the builders are immortal too. They as living stones in the temple but as they toil there is built in their own being a temple as deathless as the temple they build. Nay more the temple and its ritual are not ends in themselves but a Divine means to the end that every workman, however humble, may be a sanctuary of faith, a scheme of love an altar of pure pity and truth. Evermore the temple rises and its builders rise with it sharing its beauty and prophesy."

~~Iowa (1951)~~

~~The Grand High Priest thus speaks of the fraternal dead,—~~

"Our hearts would be desolate and afraid were it not for the hope that is symbolized by the sprig of acacia, which teaches us that a man who puts his trust in God is immortal. With that hope as our stay we can meet death with understanding and poise, for it is a gateway to eternity where the last great light shall fall upon our wondering gaze. Into that eternal light our companions have now entered. Let us remember him with affection and love until we shall meet a again."

~~Pennsylvania (1951)~~

~~This was noted in the necrology report,—~~

~~Now turning home at sound of evening bell this stalwart son Would tired and weary drop his burden and For granite carving leaves a worthy name.~~

~~His is to wait on God's eternal sun kissed hills. We shall not mourn that he has gone away Our tears are grateful pearls that once he came. —~~

~~REVIEWS XXV ROYAL ARCH MASONIC EDUCATION~~

Ohio (1950) The committee on education presented an elaborate and exhau- stive report which states that twelve high priests' schools, covering twelve districts with an attendance of one hundred and fifty were held in 1949 and the same number were conducted in 1950. Eleven junior conferences composed of the 1949 graduates were held. Two meetings of the staff of the High Priests' school were held. The committee requested an appropriation of $3000.00 for the ensuing year. The district schools cover three years training and require a faculty of 18. The first years work consists of six lectures. Written and oral examinations are held. 114 students passed the first years examination. 69 completed the second year and 40 the third year course. Certificates and diplomas are issued to the successful candidates.

~~Massachusetts (1950)~~

~~The Grand High Priest says~~

"I consider the lecture program as the most constructive thing I hope to accomplish during my term as Grand High Priest. It is the best possible means of training our officers in the delivery of ritual in a confident and impressive manner. Good work in masonic bodies does not come by accident or chance. It is the result of careful preparation and training over a long period .... If you would learn what your members want, note the attendance figures of chapters where good work is a tradition. They do not come because you have begged them to do so to boost the morale of the officers. They come because they enjoy what they see and hear, because they appreciate good performance .... Good impressive work is the entire answer and it must start where all good things start at the beginning.

The selection of good material is a solemn obligation. Ability and experience are always desirable qualities if they can be obtained but more than these is a determination to work and a willingness to learn. Appointment to office should always be considered on a pro- bationary basis. When a line officer is appointed he should apply himself immediately to the task of commitment and delivery of our beautiful ritual Freemasonry is not a frivolous order and our beautiful degrees should neither be conferred nor received lightly. Each of these has a lesson which we should try to teach. If the candi- XXVI REVIEWS date comes to us in a proper frame of mind, our task is much easier. To assist in the physical and mental preparation of our candidates a series of prologues have been prepared, one for each degree to be delivered by some suitable person, possibly a High Priest, in the preparation room."

District of Columbia (1951) The High Grand Priest reports,— "Throughout the year the chapters have given commendable support to the school of instructions. The average attendance at each session was 46. I trust each high priest will impress on his officers the desirability of frequent attendance upon instruction so that the high standard in the rendition of the ritual may be maintained."

Connecticut (1951) The Grand High Priest states — "The leaflet issued by the Grand Chapter during the past year has been very well received and has produced gratifying results. We trust that all our chapters will continue and amplify the use of it."

~~South Carolina (1951) The Grand High Priest advises,—~~

~~"Masonic reading is an essential part of the Education of Royal~~

~~Arch Masons and it has been aptly said, that it is never to late to~~

begin. The real aims of education is not to cram the mind with a load of facts but rather to create a mature point of view. Knowledge and good leadership are required today and the more conversant we are with Royal Arch Masonry the better we will be able to lead our chapters. Things don't run themselves. It takes thought and effort to arouse and maintain enthusiasm."

~~Oregon (1952) The Grand High Priest advises,— "Excellency in degree work can be attained by,~~

~~1. A more careful selection of the players.~~

~~2. Assistance to said actor and more frequent rehearsing of the parts but as a team and by the one assigned to the part.~~

~~3. A better understanding of the degrees, their historical background, and application to human life .... I~~

~~REVIEWS XXVI~~

I deem it timely and beneficial that some of these booklets be adopted as official .... The Scarlet one referred to is entitled "The Way to Greater Light" Complete Your Masonic Education—The American Rite of Freemasonry. It furnishes information in very readable form."

~~British Columbia (1951)~~

~~Grand Chapter publishes a periodical known as "The Keystone" which continues to be a fruitful source of Royal Arch information.~~

~~Vermont (1951)~~

~~Grand Chapter publishes and distributes a booklet entitled "A Plain Talk with Vermont Master Masons." Which is distributed free of charge to chapter officers.~~

~~Nova Scotia (1951)~~

Grand Chapter has prepared and issued a pamphlet entitled— "To Master Masons desiring further knowledge" for distribution to all members and to be passed on to Master Masons. The Grand High Priest recommends,—

~~"That the school for district Grand Superintendents be con-~~

tinued, yearly at or about the time of Grand Chapter and that it be considered obligatory for incoming and continuing Grand Superin- tendents to attend this school. At the meeting held immediately preceeding Grand Chapter Convocation addresses were given on,— How to make an official inspection. How to conduct an inspection of chapter records, paraphernalia, quarters etc. How to organize a district meeting and the importance of completing reports."

~~Mississippi (1951) The committee on Education reports,—~~

"During the past eight years lectures have been sent out to every chapter in this Grand Jurisdiction to be used by the High Priest or local education committee .... Some of these lectures consisted of questions and answers, some were mainly composed of discussion subjects, others had questions and only references where the answers could be obtained .... The coverage was over every degree through The Royal Arch, History, Law and Symbolism." XXVIII REVIEWS

District of Columbia (1951) The Grand High Priest advises,— "The schools of instruction continue to perform most valuable service to the jurisdiction. In addition, Grand Chapter degree teams confer outstanding degrees which are an inspiration to the officers of the constituent chapters."

Washington (1951) The Grand High Priest says,— "Two Grand Officers schools were held this year. At these meetings every conceivable problem was discussed, attendance, increased interest, membership, ritual work, educational methods, customs, usages of our Royal Craft and a host of other matters. It was decided that the deputies and Grand Officers meet with elective officers of the various chapters in this district to give them the benefit of our deliberations."

Illinois (1951) The Grand High Priest reports — "Our board of examiners conducted five schools at places designated at the last session of the Grand Chapter. Their excellent instruction and unfailing courtesy have won the esteem and affection of those with whom they came in contact."

Wisconsin (1951) Grand Chapter appoints a district instructor for each of the nine- teen districts to give reliable instruction in the chapters in order to unify and perfect the ritualistic work. Three regional schools are held for instructors which are well attended.

Oregon (1950) The Grand High Priest recommends that — "A school for Grand Chapter officers and the Deputy Grand High Priest be held at the annual convocation. The report of the committee on York Rite Booklet presents an interesting and valuable explanation of the Royal Arch Degree for the information of the craft."

~~Montana (1951) The Grand Chapter has a plan of action, amongst other activities the state is divided into nine educational districts, each under —~~

~~REVIEWS XXIX the direction of a Grand Officer. Schools of instruction are held. Chapter instructors have been appointed in every chapter whose duties are outlined from Grand Chapter.~~

Tennessee (1951) The Grand High Priest recommends that — "A new committee for the advancement of Royal Arch Masonry be established to assume the general duties of the former educational committee and particularly charged with the promotion and general advancement of Royal Arch Masonry within the state. Such a promotion to take the form among other things of more detailed instruction in the conferring of degrees with emphasis on a well plan- ned program of gradual advancement in ritual proficiency, the goal of every chapter being, able to confer all degrees in a creditable manner within a period of three years."

~~YORK RITE~~

~~Massachusetts (1950) The Grand High Priest remarks "We have just scratched the surface, when we have suggested~~

24 areas for York Rite Festivals, we believe that there is a potential of about 50 in the state. Perhaps they can be made annual events in some places. The Grand Chapter, Council and Commandery have co-operated during the past year in a series of York Rite festivals. 19 of them have been held in which we have had the opportunity to tell the story of the York Rite to more than 1300 master masons."

~~District of Columbia (1951)~~

The chairman of the committee on York Rite co-operation in its report saiu,— "In this seventh year of York Rite co-operation program your committee is happy to report through the combined efforts and har- monious agreement of the Royal Arch Chapter, The Council of Royal and Select Masters and the Commandery Knights Templar, these bodies have enjoyed added success and progress as to that gained in previous years in this important undertaking .... Dispen- sations for conferring degrees were granted to emergent chapters, councils and commanderies." The Grand High Priest under authority of the code granted six dispensations to receive and ballot on petitions at the same convocation. XXX REVIEWS

~~Florida (1951)~~

Grand Chapter by resolution makes it a prerequisite to receiving the Royal Arch Degree, that the candidate must file an application for the Degree of a Council of Royal and Select Masters with the necessary fee attached. While making it obligatory to maintain membership in both chapter and council, if he is rejected in the council his membership in the chapter is not affected.

~~The proceedings of Grand Chapter, Order of the High Priest- hood, Council of Royal and Select Masters and the Commandery are published in one volume.~~

~~Michigan (1950)~~

~~Grand Chapter is publishing a pamphlet jointly with the Grand Council and Grand Commandery which will contain an outline of the significance of the degrees of the Chapter Council and Com- mandery.~~

Pennsylvania (1950) The Grand High Priest in his address has this to say,— "In spite of the fact that all Cryptic Masons and Knights Temp- lar are Royal Arch Masons, there has been no particular co-operation between chapters councils and commanderies in solving common problems, hence it is believed desirable to set up a liason between the bodies for mutual benefit. Each body has appointed a representative to what has been designated as The York Rite Educational and Co-ordinating Committee."

California (1951) The Grand High Priest states,— "The Right Excellent the Grand Commander, the M.I. Grand Master R.&S.M. and the Grand High Priest have found solid satisfaction and pleasure in travelling and making visits together."

Missouri (1951) The Grand High Priest informs his companions that,— "A conference of the Grand Commander, The Grand Master R.&S.M., the Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge and the Grand High Priest met on October 7 and 8th, 1951. Suggestions of common benefit to all were freely given and accepted by all. Quarter- ly meetings of Grand Chapter Officers, Grand Council and Com- REVIEWS XXXI mandery Officers are being held for the purpose of receiving reports and making plans to help and encouarge subordinate bodies with instructors and help in conferring degrees."

Indianna (1950) The Grand High Priest states,— "The Grand Officers of Grand Commandery, Grand Council and Grand Chapter, formed a permanent committee consisting of three Grand Officers and one past Grand Officer to plan for the advancement of the York Rite in Indianna by assisting in obtaining petitions and conducting educational programs to improve the standard of ritualistic work and more widely spread the knowledge of what York Rite means to a master mason. The Grand Chapter authorized the employment of a full time Grand Lecturer in conjunction with The Grand Council of Indianna at a salary of $3200. per annum."

~~Tennessee (1951) The Grand High Priest reports,—~~

"That as an experiment they decided to try three York Rite Festi- vals, offering candidates all Chapter, Council and Commandery degrees within the short space of three days. Much is to be learned and considerable improvement can be expected in planning, adver- tising arranging, etc. of such affairs but there is little doubt they can be made to fill a definite need in York Rite Masonry."

~~Michigan (1951) The Grand High Priest reported,—~~

"Through the combined efforts of the joint York Rite Commit- tee a pocket size hand book "The Story of the York Rite of Free- masonry" was printed and made available to Chapter, Council and Commandery Officers in our masonic jurisdiction for distribution to Master Masons."

~~The Report of the York Rite committee proposes,—~~

"That each constituent body be urged to appoint a York Rite Committee, that between now and the end of March that the local York Rite bodies in each locality throughout Michigan unite in holding a joint dinner and devote the evening to a social get together. In March 1952 a state festival of all York Rite Bodies will be held in Lansing .... At least one of the degrees of each body will be con- XXXII REVIEWS ferred upon a class of candidates to be supplied by as many constituent bodies as may care to participate."

~~Nebraska (1951) The Grand High Priest granted a special dispensation to permit a joint public installation with a chapter and a council.~~

Kansas (1951) The Grand High Priest thus comments,— "During the year many fellowship meetings have been held by local chapters, with lodge members, invited as special guests. These meetings usually opened with a dinner and short program followed by a lecture on York Rite Masonry by some well informed companion. These meetings have been well attended and much interest in York Rite Masonry has been shown by the brethren attending. Several of the chapters have informed me that following one of these meetings a number of petitions have been received."

~~South Dakota (1950)~~

~~The Grand High Priest offers this mild opposition to the General practice of large classes of candidates,—~~

"It is not for me to render any criticism in relation to the York Rite Festivals. There must be a place since competition is keen, especially in the large gatherings. Why should we derogate from our primary teachings which were individually conducted? The form of the ritual continues that practice, yet does the changing time permit such change? I want to mention that Sioux Falls No. 2, finds no need for it and they work every week in the year. A very healthy condition indeed."

~~UNIVERSALITY OF ROYAL ARCH MASONRY~~

Oklahoma (1951) The following statements are taken from the report of the committee on Necrology,— "When we behold what havoc the scythe of time hath wrought we are driven to consider what manner of men we should be. The several degrees of masonry teaches us the sublime truths and philoso- phies of life here below and if they would gather strength day by day to continue our march toward the city which hath foundations whose builder and maker is God. Masonry is not a religion. He who makes REVIEWS XXXIII

of it a religious belief falsifies and denaturalizes it. The Brahmin, the Jew, the Mohammedan, the Catholic, the Protestant, each, pro- fessing his peculiar religion sanctified by the laws, by time and clim- ate must needs retain it and cannot have two religions. For social and sacred laws adapted to the usages, manners and prejudices of particular countries are the work of men. Masonry teaches and has preserved in their purity, the cardinal tenets of the old primitive faith, which underlies and are the foundation of all religions. All that ever existed, have had a basis of truth, and all have overlaid that truth with errors. The primitive truths taught by the Redeemer were soon corrupted and intermingled and alloyed with fictions.

Masonry is the universal morality which is suitable to the inhabitants of every clime, to the man of every creed. It has taught no doctrine except those truths that tend directly to the well being of man; and those who have attempted to direct it toward useless vengeance and Jesuitism have merely perverted it to purposes foreign to its spirit and real nature.

Mankind outgrows the sacrifices and mythologies of the child- hood of the world .... The progressive man roves forth ever forth to fresh fields and pastures new. The latter is the true mason and indeed the only good mason is he, who with the power of business

does the work of life .... He whose whole life, is one great act of performance of Masonic duty .... Love of truth, justice, generosity as attributes of God must appear in a life marked by these qualities. That is the only effectual ordinance of masonry .... The natural form of Masonry is goodness, morality, living a true, just, affection-

ate, self faithful life from the motives of a good man. It is loyal obedience to God's law. The good Mason ... is true to his mind, his conscience, heart and soul and feels small temptation to do to others what he would not wish to receive from them."

~~LEADERSHIP~~

~~Vermont (1951)~~

~~The Grand High Priest defines leadership as follows,—~~

"What are some of the essential elements of adequate leadership? Initiative .... Personality and ability. Freemasonry demands of each and every one of us the best we have to give .... Nothing short of this can meet the stern requirements of the mission we must fulfill .... I am not .... urging a membership drive that disregards XXXIV REVIEWS quality in candidates. Quality must be first and foremost in our minds .... The field has been barely scratched .... Let us harrow it thoroughly and spread our philosophy and good fellowship in a much wider range."

~~Maryland (1950) The Grand Lecturer thus again admonishes his companions,—~~

"In previous reports I have stressed leadership. If Masonry is to continue to be a factor for good wherever it exists it must have capable and unselfish leaders. Leaders who are willing to work for the benefit of the whole .... Grand High Priest William Clark of Massachusetts uses a motto 'First deserve—then desire.' High Priests as leaders should possess the following qualifications in addition to the two above mentioned, thoroughness in preparation—ability to follow worthwhile suggestions—willingness to imitate what he observed praise-worthy in others—competence to create ideas and carry them through to successful conclusions—know how to act as a human being and treat others as such—Desire to be of service to his companions—Practice the admonition of Mathew 7-12."

~~HISTORICAL NOTES ON ROYAL ARCH MASONRY~~

Illinois (1951) The Grand Lecturer in a very comprehensive report which includes a splendid statistical summary of all chapter activities asks and answers this question — "Are our companions aware of the fact that Royal Arch Degree is the salient spiritual degree in Freemasonry, not accepting the degree of a master mason? When the ceremony of exaltation comes to an end in England, the High Priest (First Principal) congratulates the candidate heartily for having reached the pinnacle of Free- masonry in the Royal Arch which is said to be at once, the foundation and keystone of the whole Masonic structure. He goes on to inform him (the candidate) that the Supreme degree is not a fourth as some misinformed people have supposed. The book of constitution of the United Grand Lodge of England is most definite in pro- claiming the fact, that, it is not even a degree but an order, one which is conferred on those who are already master masons and as such it is part and parcel of the third degree. At the union of the Ancient and Moderns in 1813 it was declared that 'Pure Ancient Masonry consists of three degrees and no more viz, Those of the Entered Apprentice, The Fellowcraft and the Master Mason including The Supreme Order of the Holy Royal Arch. REVIEWS XXXV

McKay thinks all this lends color to the idea that at some time or other The Royal Arch had formed part of the Master Mason De- gree though when and by whom it was separated from it no one has discovered."

Nova Scotia (1951) The Hiram Chapter No. 3 on the register of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Nova Scotia was granted its first charter by the Grand Chapter of Canada as No. 33 on the tenth of August 1869 at Bolderville, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia.

~~Michigan (1950)~~

~~M. E. Companion Dusenbury, General Grand High Priest made this interesting Historical reference,—~~

~~"We know this from the records that in 1769 a Regiment of English troops came down from Nova Scotia and were located in Bos- ton. They organized what they called Royal Arch Lodge. When in~~

~~Boston . . . they showed me the original petition of Paul Revere . . . and General Warren for the Royal Arch Degree in Royal Arch Lodge.~~

We know that the minutes of St. Paul's Lodge show that St. Paul's at Montreal, Quebec, conferred The Master Masons Degree, The Royal Arch and the order of Christian Knighthood in 1780. That was in a lodge."

~~These extracts are taken from a most interesting report of the committee on the History of the Grand Chapter of Michigan,—~~

~~"Three important discoveries have been made. We know that a Royal Arch Mason was resident in Michigan at the time the first symbolic lodge was founded at Detroit April 27, 1764.~~

~~We also know the names of those pioneer companions who~~

~~served as High Priest of Monroe Chapter, No. 1 during the time it was under the jurisdiction of the General Grand Charter.~~

~~J. Ross Robertson's History of Freemasonry in Canada refers to Adoniram Lodge, No. 18, P. R. Town of Amherstburgh 1801-1812 and states that Brother Gott said,—~~

~~'By the way, Captain Askin was a mason. He lived in Maiden and belonged to Adoniram Lodge? His widow gave an old Knight Templar Apron and Royal Arch Sash belonging to her husband to XXXVI REVIEWS~~

~~the lodge and he gave me (Gott) as a present an old silver Jewell~~

~~which had No. 50 on it.'~~

The Askin referred to is Captain Askin who was a native of North Ireland of Scottish descent. He was born at Strathbane, County Tyronne Ireland, about 1737, the oldest son of John Erskine, Earl of Mar .... In 1758 John Askin came to America .... 1761 saw him established as a merchant in Albany, New York .... He came to Detroit in 1762 and in 1764 was at Mackinac. In 1780 he terminated his residence at Mackinac and transferred his family and business to Detroit .... He continued to live in Detroit until the spring of 1802 when he removed to Canada where he died in 1815.

~~Unquestionably Askin was a mason in lodge No. 50 in Ireland~~

~~before he left the old sod and we feel that undeniable proof is at hand that he was also a Royal Arch Mason and a Knight Templar.~~

Some interesting research is still ahead of us and perusal of the records of Ireland's Lodge, No. 50, should tell us much, provided they are still extant. That he was a Royal Arch Mason seems to be definite and we now claim that a Royal Arch Mason was in Michigan Territory as early as 1762.

Michigan (1951) The report of the History Committee adds this information,— "There can be no doubt that such early Zion Masons as Bro. James McDowell and Past Master William McDowell Scott, M.D., and definitley many others did receive exaltation at the hands of Royal Arch Masons of Adoniram Lodge of Amherstburgh (Canada) and perhaps if the senseless cruelties of War of 1812 had not struck, a healthy Royal Arch Chapter might have made its advent in Detroit a full decade before the creation of Monroe No. 11 in 1818."

~~Oregon (1951)~~

Grand Chapter authorized the trustees, to order designs, select a design, location, raise funds, enter into a contract, erect and dedicate a suitable monument to the memory of the work of Lewis and Clark. Meriwether Lewis was a member of 'Door of Virtue Lodge, No. 44 of the Grand Jurisdiction of Virginia and was also a Royal Arch Mason, having been exalted in Staunton Lodge, No. 13 on 31st day of October 1799. He was the first Royal Arch Mason to traverse the soil of Oregon Country. Captain Clark became a Mason in St. REVIEWS XXXVII

~~Louis lodge, No. 1 1 1 in Louisiana Territory under the Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania."~~

New Mexico (1951) Most Excellent Companion Earl E. Dusenberry, General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons speaking at the annual convocation of Royal Arch Masons in New Mexico spoke thus,—

~~"I wonder sometimes companions, if we really understand the background of Royal Arch Masonry, and what it means to every Master Mason who receives it in connection with his craft Masonry.~~

Royal Arch Masonry is not just another Masonic organization, and a Royal Arch Mason is not just a member, but with responsibilities no other Mason has. Royal Arch Masonry has been handed down to us from time immemorial, along with Craft Masonry as an important part of Ancient Craft Masonry. It is the educational degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry. It completes and gives to the Master Mason those secrets that were promised to the candidates all through the first degrees .... I am sure all of you know the Grand Lodge of New Mexico can trace its genealogy directly back to the Grand Lodge of England. The mother Grand Lodge of all Grand Lodges in the United States and Canada. The Grand Lodge of England was originally known as the Grand Lodge of Ancient York Masons and so were early Grand Lodges in this country. The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, one of our great Grand Lodges, first was known as the Grand Lodge of Ancient York Masons of Pennsylvania.

At the beginning of the 19th century there were a number of new Masonic organizations which came into being .... This caused the Grand Lodge of England to place in their constitution a declaration of what was pure Ancient Masonry. This Declaration, which is today in the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of England, you can find it on page 16 of the 1949 edition, reads as follows:

~~'Pure Ancient Masonry consists of three Degrees and no more, The Entered Apprentice, The Fellowcraft, The Master Mason including the Holy Royal Arch.~~

Now . . . ., My companions, knowing the English as we do, being ultra conservative, especially having to do with Masonry, we are confident Our Ancient English Brethren didn't place that declaration in the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of England without giving it a great deal of study and consideration, probably months and even years, and they think so much of this declaration they have never XXXVIII REVIEWS seen fit to ammend it. Members of English lodges must be Royal Arch Masons before they can petition for any further Degrees and this includes the Scottish Rite. The Craft Lodges, and Royal Arch Chapters are so closely united that the Master of his Lodge is the First Principal of his chapter, and the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England is always the First Grand Principal of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of England, the only Jewel recognized by the Grand Lodge of England is the jewel of the Royal Arch." How far companions have we strayed away from the ancient landmarks, the ancient heritage handed down to us by our Ancient Brethren."

~~Queensland (1950) An excellent lecture delivered by the Grand Lecturer on "The Builders of Babylon", is printed in full at the end of this review.—~~

~~MEMBERSHIP~~

Florida (1951) The Grand High Priest stresses this,— "To hear and see Royal Arch Masonry only is folly but if we ex- emplify our work so that the candidate may be strongly impressed, then only The Great I Am, can stop them from becoming active .... Of course they all can't become officers but they can be active committee men and may give their views on different matters to strengthen our cause and make harmony prevail .... Your officers do not run your chapter but lead it and promote harmony, teaching earnest philosophy and virtue which all need. To you past High Priests do not try to run your chapters but act in an advisory capacity. You have had your day and your experiences are invaluable to your new officers. Put the men on the side lines to work and make them work and enjoy it at the same time."

~~California (1951) The Grand High Priest has this to say,—~~

~~"We have made great strides in our efforts to make our chapters not so much bigger and better but better and then bigger. We know if they are better they inevitably will be bigger.~~

~~Washington (1951) The Grand High Priest expresses disappointment,—~~

~~"The net increase in members is not what I expected but at least —~~

REVIEWS XXXIX we are moving forward. I would urge that we set a goal of 15000 Royal Arch Masons by 1955. Surely we can equal the percentage of Royal Arch Masons to Blue Lodge Masons in our neighbouring Jurisdictions instead of being at the end of the list."

~~Alberta (1951) The Grand First Principal reports,—~~

It is very gratifying to report an increase in membership especially if the emphasis has been placed on quality rather than quantity. If we can increase our members by the aquisition of members who will be an asset to our organization, then will this new blood give life and zest to the accomplishment of our ideals. Our Chapters will flourish. We shall be fully justified in our enthusiasm for Royal Arch Masonry. Let us strive to make our organization better and bigger, with greater emphasis placed on the better."

~~British Columbia (1951)~~

~~The Grand First Principal states,—~~

"I am of the opinion there is still a vast field open for securing suitable material for Royal Arch Masonry. Although additions to our ranks are desirable it should not be forgotten that whilst receiving petitions and conferring degrees are important, capitular Masonry has to offer valuable spiritual lessons conducive to making better men and better masons. With the chapter being busily engaged in the conferring degrees, the eductational side of Royal Arch Masonry has been neglected. I would therefore urge that more time be devoted to this necessary part of our activities."

~~FEES AND DUES~~

~~Alabama (1950)~~

~~A resolution was adopted increasing the per capita dues to Grand Chapter to $1.00 per year but permits individual chapters to exempt Ministers of the Gospel and Rabbis when engaged in their work.~~

~~Illinois (1951)~~

~~The Grand High Priest makes this timely observation~~

"The amount of money that comes into a chapter from fees and dues fluctuates with the times or the degree of prosperity and cannot safely be counted on to pay fixed expenses. It has been my thought XL REVIEWS

~~for many years that Masonry has been priced too low. We, who~~

~~know something about it, prize it highly so that its present cost~~

~~seems to be ridiculously low. It is neither the first cost nor the up-~~

keep that cools the ardor of the novitiate. It is the apparent apathy of the member and the fact that it did not cost much anyway. The fees should be regulated according to the degree of prosperity of the

~~community in which the chapter is held."~~

~~Arizona (1950)~~

Grand Chapter provided for life memberships on a sliding scale of fees and will permit chapters to grant life memberships after 35 years membership. All such fees shall be invested and only the income shall be transferred to the general funds.

~~Maine (1951)~~

~~The Grand High Priest expresses alarm,—~~

"The dark side of the financial picture is indicated in continued unpaid dues. Forty of our chapters are facing increased amount over last year. Either we are not pursuing the proper methods of collecting this indebtedness or we are carrying members who are indifferent to the prosperity of our organization."

~~Nebraska (1950)~~

~~Grand Chapter changed its bylaws in connection with members annual dues,—~~

~~"On or before thirty days before the last convocation in the year, the secretary is to notify the members requesting payment of dues.~~

~~If the member fails to pay on or before December 31, he is automatically suspended."~~

~~Victoria (1951)~~

It is noted that this Supreme Grand Chapter does not suspend for non payment of dues but excludes from the chapter. It is further noted that only 25 members in the entire jurisdiction were so dis- ciplined and six had the exclusion removed. Exclusion from the Mark and Craft Lodge automatically excludes a companion from the chapter. REVIEWS XLI GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

Pennsylvania The Grand High Priest advises,— "Grand Representatives should be more than titles and names as such listed in the red book. Their attendance in Grand Chapter should be reasonably frequent or they fail in their duty to their constitutents. Further a failure to report to their Grand Chapters precludes the possibility of forming new friendships and shows lack of appreciation of the honor bestowed. Non attendance for three years has been deemed ample and sufficient cause for suggested removal."

Washington (1951) The Grand High Priest in welcoming the Grand Representatives hopes,— "I trust that each of you have during the past year corresponded with your Grand Jurisdiction because that is the only method which we have of keeping touch with neighbouring jurisdictions. If you haven't I am going to charge you right now, that when you get home from this Grand Convocation, you will write to your representative or your grand Secretary of the Grand Jurisdiction giving him the high lights of this Grand Convocation."

District of Columbia (1951) "The Grand High Priest recommends that where a Grand Re- presentative of another Grand Chapter near this Grand Chapter has been absent from three successive Grand Chapter Convocations without reasonable excuse his commission should be lifted and a new representative appointed.

~~The Roll of Grand Representatives was called at the annual convocation and 29 responded. Reports were given by nearly all Grand Representatives present.~~

~~Iowa (1951) At the reception of the Grand Representatives, the Grand High Priest gave each representative the opportunity to report from the jurisdiction represented.~~

Alberta (1951) The Grand First Principal says,— "I would like to say a word or two regarding Grand Represent- XLII REVIEWS atives; The duties are not onerous but are of great importance. You are charged with the responsibility of representing the Grand Juris- diction to which you have been assigned and to make a report of those happenings which may be worth while to the Grand Juris- diction. The pleasures to be derived from this personal association are numerous. For your own satisfaction as well as for the benefit of Capitular Masonry you should endeavour to use these channels of fraternity as much as possible."

Victoria (1951) The First Grand Principal drew attention to rule 45 of the book of constitution. "If a representative shall fail to attend the convocation of Grand Chapter for two years unless excused by the First Grand Principal it shall be the duty of the First Grand Principal to request that a new representative be made. It would seem that unless a Grand Repre- sentative tenders reasonable excuse for his absence his retirement at the end of two years continued absence becomes automatic and the appointment of a new representative in his stead should occasion no surprise. Loyalty to the constitution ought to prompt the resignation of a Grand Representative who finds himself unable to faithfully discharge the duty for which he has been chosen and so relieve the committee of General Purposes of the responsibility of asking the First Grand Principal to enforce the rule regarding retirement."

~~Kentucky (1951) In the list of Grand Representatives shown in the proceedings, the absence of a representative is noted by asterisks showing each years absence from a Grand Convocation.~~

Oregon (1951) Grand Chapter adopted a resolution to the effect that if a Grand Representative is absent from Grand Convocation for a period of three years or removes from the jurisdiction he shall be replaced .

~~De MOLAY~~

Wisconsin (1951) Grand Chapter has sponsored the Order of De Molay for over 29 years. Over 3000 Wisconsin youths in 27 chapters are being REVIEWS XLIII guided and assisted in building a foundation on the righteous teachings of youth, in the home, in the church, and in the school. A clean mind in a clean body is the best preparation for clean manhood on which clean citizenship depends.

Rhode Island (1951) The Grand High Priest reports that the camp sponsored by Grand Chapter for the De Molay boys was so successful that he recommends an assessment of twenty-five cents be assessed each year on every Royal Arch Mason for the support of the Grand Royal Arch Project.

Nova Scotia (1951) In order to support more effectively the work of the order of De Molay, Grand Chapter has submitted a request to the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia for permission to use the Lodge rooms for this purpose.

~~SPECIAL AWARDS~~

~~Georgia (1951) As a mark of appreciation Grand Chapter elected and installed the Grand Secretary W. J. Penn, Jr., as a Grand High Priest.~~

~~South Dakota (1950)~~

~~The Grand High Priest recommends that an official rewr ard of merit be conferred on those deserving companions who have held no elective office in Grand Chapter.~~

~~Kentucky (1951)~~

~~Grand Chapter has instituted an Award of Merit for those Royal Arch Masons who have signed the top line of three petitions.~~

~~Delaware (1951)~~

Grand Chapter has a meritorious award system based on a point system. Points are awarded for securing new members, and candidates, degree work, rehearsal attendance, and special services. Points are cumulative. The awards are beautiful engraved certificates bearing the recipients name. XLIV REVIEWS

~~VISITING COMPANIONS~~

~~New York (1950)~~

The Grand High Priest welcomed visiting companions thus,— "Over the approach to a castle in England are these words. 'Welcome to all who enter this gate. None come too soon, none stay too late.' "We trust that each one, from the newest High Priest to our most distinguished visitor, may find something worthy of their time and effort during this session."

~~SECRETARIES~~

~~Pennsylvania (1950) The Grand High Priest reminds us that,—~~

~~"No chapter is financially able to compensate its secretary for the work that he should do at current commercial rates, conse- quently theirs is a labor of love with only token compensation . . .~~

The secretary is not primarily a dues collecting agency. Unless he is diligent and performs his functions with vigor yet tempered with tact, the chapter suffers and ultimately is in financial difficulty."

~~CHAPTER OF RESEARCH~~

~~Ohio (1950)~~

~~The Grand High Priest has this commendation,~~

"The activity of our chapter of Research is entitled to the close attention of our companions. The two volumes now issued by this chapter are real gems of Masonic History .... Again I recommend that every chapter in Ohio have from two to five members who belong to this chapter. Two or three meetings could be used in going over the articles produced by the chapter of research.

~~PLURAL MEMBERSHIPS~~

~~Louisiana (1950)~~

The Grand High Priest thus endorses plural membership,— "I am heartily in favour of plural membership. During the past year several of our companions have applied for plural membership. .... This enabled them to become members of other chapters who were in need of assistance, to work with them as officers and mem- REVIEWS XLV

~~bers and to start them off again on the road to success while retain-~~

~~ing . . . membership in their parent chapter."~~

~~Grand Chapter amended its constitution to permit Plural memberships but prohibited holding office in more than one chapter.~~

~~PROCEEDINGS~~

Ohio (1950) The Grand High Priest recommended,— "That a committee on proceedings be appointed in each chapter whose work it would be to go through our annual proceedings and select those portions that should be presented and discussed. I believe this would make an interesting and informative program and that every chapter that follows such a program would derive profit and pleasure therefrom."

~~Iowa (1951) The proceedings of Grand Chapter are profusely illustrated with numerous group and individual photographs.~~

~~Tennessee (1951)~~

~~Brief Biographical sketches of the lives of all past Grand High Priests are incorporated in the annual proceedings. RETIREMENT FUND~~

Tennessee (1951) The committee on jurisprudence recommended,— "The provision for the establishment of an employee retirement fund for any employee who has reached the age of 65 years after 15 years service with Grand Chapter or shared such service with any other Grand Body. The funds for this purpose to be raised by a grant from Grand Chapter and 10% of the fees and dues received for the past fiscal year and for succeeding years until the fund has reached an economical basis.

~~CHANGES IN CONSTITUTION~~

~~Michigan (1950) Grand Chapter ammended its constitution in order to permit an in lieu convocation because of war or other emergencies, limiting XLVI REVIEWS~~

~~attendance to Grand Chapter Officers, Past Grand High Priests and the standing committees. No new legislation shall be enacted and no person not already holding office shall be elected to office.~~

~~District of Columbia (1951)~~

~~Grand Chapter abolished the office of Deputy High Priest in order to shorten the line in harmony with the action of General Grand Chapter.~~

~~REGALIA~~

~~Manitoba (1951)~~

~~Grand Chapter decided in the interests of uniformity that all regalia for constituent chapters be ordered through the office of the Grand Scribe Ezra (Grand Secretary).~~

~~SPECIAL OR UNUSUAL EVENTS AND IDEAS~~

Washington (1951) The Grand High Priest mentions a special event worthy of attention,— "At the outdoor conference of the Mark Master degree in the quarry at Tenimo on August 5th, 1950, a total of 61 candidates received the degree. Twenty chapters were represented. It was

~~truly a wonderful affair and it is now an annual event."~~

Iowa (1951) McCord Chapter No. 5 was granted a dispensation to hold a meeting in an open air quarry. Sentinels were posted and every one in attendance was properly vouched for. Four candidates received the Mark Master Degree. The success of the meeting is manifested by the desire to make it an annual event.

~~Idaho (1951) The Grand Chapter was called from labor to repose to receive a visit from the Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star.~~

~~Missouri (1951) In addition to a very interesting topical review a short Masonic encyclopaedia is included in the proceedings. REVIEWS XLVII~~

~~Ireland (1950)~~

It may be of interest to note that the Grand Officers of Grand Chapter are, Most Excellent Grand King, Grand High Priest, Grand Chief Scribe, Grand Treasurer and Grand Registrar, and that the presiding officer in a District Grand Chapter is Grand First Principal

~~British Columbia (1951)~~

Grand Chapter passed a resolution expressing their loyalty to His Most Gracious Majesty, King George the Sixth, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose and the other members of the Royal Family.

~~Queensland (1950)~~

~~A newly elected First Grand Principal M. E. Companion Pollard was installed as First Grand Principal. The previous incumbent in the office had served faithfully and well for twenty years.~~

~~New Hampshire (1951)~~

Grand Chapter approved a recommendation by the Grand High Priest that a committeee be appointed to make a study of and submit to Grand Chapter a system that will make it possible for each constituent chapter to be represented in its turn in the line of the progressive Grand Officers should they so desire.

~~THE GREATEST OF THESE IS CHARITY~~

~~New York (1951)~~

~~Grand Chapter operates a special fund to assist companions who are suffering from tuberclosis. The individual chapters contribute to this fund at Christmas time.~~

~~Louisiana Grand Chapter furnished the kitchen of the Silver Anniversary Hall for girls at the Masonic Home for children.~~

~~Texas~~

~~The Royal Arch Masons in the jurisdiction are justly proud of their splendid Masonic Home. XLVIII REVIEWS~~

~~Washington Grand Chapter made a substantial donation to the Masonic Home endowment fund.~~

~~District of Columbia Grand Chapter co-operates with Grand Lodge in the operation of a blood bank.~~

~~Arizona~~

~~Grand Chapter arranged to assist a blind student and made a contribution to the Blind School in Tuscan.~~

~~Georgia~~

~~The Grand High Priest made this recommendation —~~

"I find that cancer is a predominating disease causing suffering to rich and poor and I know of no charity more deserving of our assistance." He recommends that the incoming Grand High Priest formulate such plans and that the necessary funds be set aside for this purpose.

~~Kentucky Grand Chapter voted a considerable sum of money towards The Old Masons Home and a Widows and Orphans home which are operated jointly by Grand Lodge and Grand Chapters.~~

~~New Zealand~~

~~Grand Chapter sponsors Jubilee scholarships and is now assisting in the education of eight students in High schools and colleges.~~

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~~Published by the courteous permission of the~~

~~Supreme Grand Chapter of Victoria~~

~~An Address by~~

~~M. EM. COMPANION G. C. KINGSHOTT,~~

~~First Grand Principal~~

~~of the SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OF VICTORIA~~

~~at the Quarterly Convocation 19th July, 1950~~

~~ZERUBBABEL~~

In presenting to you a few historical notes about Zerubbabel I am again following the example of the late Lord Ampthill, late Pro. First Grand Principal of the Supreme Grand Chapter of Eng- land. In commencing the idea of short talks at the Grand Convo- cation in England he gave an address on Zerubbabel, which took but seven minutes in its delivery.

Zerubbabel, as we know, was the son of Shealtiel, and Grandson of King Jehoiakin, King of Judah, who, in the year 597 B.C. (after a reign of less than four months), was carried into Babylonian captivity with 10,000 of his subjects by Nebuchadnezzar, one of the greatest monarchs of the ancient world.

~~The Hebrew signification of the name Zerubbabel is given as "begotten in Babylon."~~

Comp. Laxon Sweet, a Past Principal of the Author's Chapter, said of Zerubbabel, "Born, no doubt in the stirring and exciting times, when the exploits and conquests of Cyrus the Persian astoun- ded the then known world, he was as a youth caught up in the enthusiasm of that small band of his people who believed that Cyrus was the Messiah destined at Jehovah's instigation to deliver them and their race from the Babylonian yoke."

Cyrus, who had been referred to as God's shepherd by Isaiah, had become imbued with a knowledge of the true religion as a result of the prophesies of Isaiah and his conversations with the prophet Daniel and other Jewish captives of learning and piety. REVIEWS LIII

"Accordingly", says Josephus, "and earnest desire and ambition seized upon him to fulfil the prophesy concerning him, so he called for the most eminent Jews that were in Babylon, and told them that he gave them leave to go back to their own country, and to rebuild the City of Jerusalem and the Temple of God." He then in the year 538 B.C., issued the royal edict that constituted the starting point of the tradition of the Holy Royal Arch (see Ezra; ch.l v. 1), and so in the following year we find a brave band of Jewish pioneers undertaking the arduous adventure of returning to Jerusalem under the leadership of Sheshbazzar or Shenabazzar. It may be that Shesh- bazzar was either the Babylonian or Persian name of Zerubbabel.

In the epistle sent by Cyrus to the Syrian Governors, in which he informed them of the permission he had given to the Jews, he said, "I have sent my treasurer and Zorobabel, the Governor of the Jews, that they may lay the foundations of the Temple."

In the Second chapter of Ezra, verse 2., it is stated that Zerub- babel with others, went up out of the captivity and in the next chapter we read, "When the seventh month was come then stood up Jeshua and his brethren and the priests, and Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiell, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel." And later we also read, "In the second year of their coming into Jerusalem, namely, the year 535 B.C., they 'set forward the work of the House of the Lord." Objection :to the work was then taken by a number of adversaries, who persuaded the successor of Cyrus to countermand the royal edict, and the work ceased for about fifteen years, until the second year of the reign of Darius, King of Persia. In the meantime Zerubbabel, who was an old friend of Darius, had evidently returned to Babylon, and had become a member of the King's bodyguard. It was then that the interesting story about Zerubbabel given in Esdras originated, a story which has been dramatized in one of the allied degrees. It is one of the most picturesque incidents of ancient history and tradition which are recorded in the Bible, History and tradition, on which the Apocryphra of the Old Testament throws many valuable sidelights. In the third and fourth chapters of the first book of Esdras is given the vivid narrative of the unique contest of wits in which Zerubbabel tri- umphed and by thus gaining the King's favour, attained to a position of influence which enabled him to get permission to return to Jeru- salem and resume the work of rebuilding the Temple and Holy City. UV REVIEWS

Briefly, King Darius had retired to bed after a great feast, and three officers of his bodyguard agreed together upon a contest of wits. The account given in Esdras states that each of them was to speak a sentence, write it down, seal it, and place the written sentence under the King's pillow. When the King rose from his slumbers the sentences were handed to him, and it was arranged that the King and his court should decide which of them had said the wisest thing, and the winner was to be rewarded with the most signal marks of Royal favour.

The First wrote "Wine is the stronger", the second wrote "The King is the strongest", and the third who was Zerubbabel wrote "Wo- men are the strongest, but above all things Truth beareth away the victory." As Lord Ampthill correctly claimed, "To appreciate the worth of the story from a literary, philosophical and ethical point of view, it should be read in the actual text of the Apocraphra."

Each contestant brilliantly argued their respective propositions before the King, sitting in the Royal seat of judgment and attended by the Princes of Persia and Media, and all the officers of state. Zer- ubbabel was the last to speak and arguing his case he displayed almost incredible courage, for he dared to make some personal allu- sions to the King's weakness, where a woman was concerned. The King and Princes showed signs of uneasiness, and without doubt their wrath would have descended in some terrible form upon the presumptuous young man if he had not instantly switched off to a splendid conclusion and peroration about Truth. The great climax of his oration swept the whole assembly off their feet, and all the people shouted "Great is the truth and mighty above all things."

~~(The translation of that phrase in the Vulgate is the familiar saying, "Magna est Veritas et praevalebit").~~

The fortune of Zebrubbabel was made, and among other privileges, he was able to call the King his "cousin." It is interesting to note in passing that that notion survives to this day seeing that a man on whom the king has conferred a title of nobility is addressed by His Majesty in the Patent of Office as "his trusty and well beloved cousin." But the greatest privilege was the granting of his request to be allowed to complete the work of rebuilding the Temple and Holy City.

~~Some say this story is a fable, but even if *that be so, it is as much a part of the history of the ancient people as are stories about REVIEWS LV~~

~~King Alfred and the burnt cakes, and King Canute and the waves of the tide.~~

And now I conclude by quoting the words used by Lord Amp- thill in completing his chat: "It is interesting to Freemasons that such championship of Truth, one of the three Grand Principles on which our Order is founded, should be attributed to one of our great originals."

What food for thought there is as we look back, across the vista of twenty-four centuries on this picture of a new starting point for an ancient people on that eternal quest for truth, on which mankind has ever been engaged." LVI REVIEWS

~~Published by the Courteous Permission of the~~

~~Supreme Grand Chapter of Victoria~~

~~An Address by~~

~~R. EM. COMPANION W. D. KENNEDY,~~

~~Second Grand Principal of the SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OF VICTORIA~~

~~at the Quarterly Convocation on the 18th October, 1950.~~

~~HAGGAI~~

The average man is not very much concerned with history as such, except in-so-far as it awakens a response in his own feelings and aspirations. I don't propose, therefore, to give the political background of the Babylonian exile of the Jews, but just to stress a few human values. Such values live on down the centuries in stories and legends which the real historian discards, but which, because of their human appeal, stick in the minds of ordinary men while great movements and policies are either unknown or forgotten.

At the July convocation of this Grand Chapter, we heard the story of Zerubbabel, given by the most Eminent First Grand Princi- pal, the moving legend of Zerubbabel's incredible courage in arguing a case before the Persian conqueror Darius, when he did not scruple to underline the King's weakness for women in order to prove his thesis that Truth is the strongest and must at last prevail. In consequence of this, it was said, Zerubbabel won the King's favour, and was granted his wish to return to Jerusalem to continue the work of rebuilding the second Temple. However, if any previous work had been done to restore the building, there is no evidence of it when the story of Haggai begins.

Nearly 20 years before in 538 B.C., Cyrus, the King, had issued a decree granting permission to the exiled Jews to return. But the men of Judah were strangely like ourselves. Most of them were securely settled in Babylonia whether they or their fathers had come as captives about half a century earlier, and the permission to return to their former country was not widely accepted by them. Following the advice of Jeremiah they had settled down. REVIEWS LVII

They had good homes; they tilled rich, well-watered lands along the Tigris or the Euphrates; many of them had prospered in business, and they were, on the whole, not badly treated. Why then they argued, should they make the sacrifices involved in moving, face hardships of the long desert journey and the difficulties of a new colonization in a land where life was more arduous, agriculture more diffiicult in the drought-stricken areas of Palestine, and where business opportunities were fewer. So only those whose hearts were filled with zeal for the worship of the God of their fathers, or with old patriotic or religious yearnings, undertook the long return journey. It was another very human circumstance, also, that the difficulties and heartbreaks of their homecoming blunted the enthusiasm of most. They busied themselves with their own private affairs in a grim struggle to repatriate themselves, and the rebuilding of the Temple was not, apparently, very seriously put in hand.

Much of the story of the first 18 years after their return is veiled in darkness. Only a few scattered references occur in the V.S.L. to the happenings of those early difficult years, except it is certain that the glorious promises of Isaiah of what would happen were not fulfilled. The returned exiles, instead, were beset with frustrations due to droughts, shortages of all kinds, the jealousies of their kins- men who had been left behind in Jerusalem and had not shared the exile, and the constant attacks of warlike neighbours.

~~It was about this period about 520 B.C., when despair was prevalent, that the prophet Haggai lights up the scene.~~

Have you ever met a man, Companions, who was obsessed with one compelling idea, a man who, in season and out of season, could think of nothing else but the one—to him—all absorbing subject. Such a man was Haggai.

We know very little more about him than the information given in his own tiny prophesy—just two short chapters in the V.S.L. But it is full of light upon his character and purpose. He had only one object in view; that of securing the rebuilding of the Temple.

Apparently, as I have said, little or nothing had been done during the 18 years since the first exiles returned, and the weary struggle for existence had seemingly made the people lose their faith in God.

Read the two chapters of Haggai when you get home, and see LVIII REVIEWS for yourselves his singleness of purpose, his burning words of con- demnation for sloth and selfishness, of exhortation to get busy, and of encouragement and hope for the project in hand.

That his greatest problem was the reluctance of the people themselves to do the work that lay to their hands is implied in his bitter words, "The people say the time is not come, the time that the Lord's House should be built."

He agrees with them that God had not come back to Jerusalem With them as they had hoped, but he tells them it is their own fault. "Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this house lie waste?"

~~"Now therefore thus sayeth the Lord of Hosts; consider your ways."~~

"Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages to put into a bag with holes."

~~"Thus saith the Lord of Hosts." Consider your ways." "Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the Lord."~~

~~"Ye looked for much, and lo, it came to little; and when ye brought it home I did blow upon it. Why? saith the Lord of Hosts.~~

~~Because mine house that is waste, and ye run every man into his own house."~~

~~"Therefore the Heaven over you is stayed from dew, and the earth is stayed from her fruit."~~

~~Haggai's impassioned argument is clear. How could God dwell with His people and bless their selfish labours when they had not bothered to provide even a home for God?~~

His appeal, made on the 1st day of the sixth month of the 2nd year of the reign of Darius, met with instant response headed by Zerubbabel, who was not only governor of Judah appointed by the Persians, but also a Prince of the people because he was of the Royal line of David, and by Joshua or Jeshua, the High Priest, they set to work, and by the 24th of the same month the foundation was laid.

~~Then Haggai fired them again with another speech reminding them, "I am with you, saith the Lord of Hosts." REVIEWS LIX~~

A month later when it was evident that the building would be poor in comparison with that of the former temple of King Solomon, and the people were discouraged, Haggai urged them on with brave words of hope and encouragement.

~~"Who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? And how do you see it now? Is it not in your eyes in comparison of it as nothing."~~

"Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the Lord; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the High Priest; and be strong all ye people of the land, Saith the Lord, and work: for I am with you, said the Lord of Hosts." . . .

~~"Fear ye not" . . . "The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of Hosts."~~

~~"The glory of this latter house shall be greater than the former, saith the Lord of Hosts; and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of Hosts."~~

These are more than brave words. Haggai's whole hearted faith that God would Himself provide for the beauty and splendour of His Temple shines through them. And apparently he had more in mind than material splendour. He was thinking, as well, of the influence the Temple would have in the world, for it would be the means of bringing peace to the people.

~~Have we not the same wistful hope after 24 centuries that only through spiritual values and means can peace be won and kept.~~

Haggai's solitary concern was the rebuilding of the temple. But though the builders were perhaps few, and most of them "the resi- due of the people"—that is those who had remained behind from the exile—he would not have the unworthy take any part. So he discusses and rejects an offer of help from the Samaritans, fearing that an "un- clean" element would contaminate the work.

Haggai was no great prophet, but he was a man imbued with a great ideal, and whose eagerness and enthusiasm are still refreshing. It is surely in his ideal that we derive the real purpose, and the underlying principle of the Royal Arch.

~~Haggai called the people from their preoccupation with ma- LX REVIEWS terial things to a realization that all their troubles were due to their forgetfulness of God.~~

~~With unswerving devotion and burning zeal he offered them no other solution to their difficulties than to renew their faith in the God of their fathers, and to serve Him in spirit and in truth.~~

So when a Freemason has learned all the moral lessons em- bodied in the 3 Craft Degrees; when he has made his daily advance in Masonic knowledge, and has explored, so far as he can, the hidden mysteries of nature and science; when he has learned and has prac- ticed his duty to his neighbour and to himself, there yet remains the most important—nay the only— thing that really matters. That is to discover his true relation to his God. Without this, the Masonic Circle is not, and cannot be complete. That is why the Grand Lodge of England at the time of the Union defined pure, ancient Masonry to consist of the three Craft Degrees together with the Holy Royal Arch, and that is why, because it represents the last and final step, the Royal Arch is so truly denominated "the essence of Free- masonry."

~~It is not too much to say that the undaunted spirit and unswerving purpose of obscure Haggai distilled this essence into our Freemasonry. REVIEWS LXI~~

~~Published by the Courteous Permission of the~~

~~Supreme Grand Chapter of Victoria~~

~~An address by~~

~~R. EM. COMP. C. F. L. BRISTOL,~~

~~Third Grand Principal OF THE SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OF VICTORIA~~

~~on llth of January, 1951~~

~~JESHUA~~

~~The character I have to talk about is Jeshua.~~

~~Jeshua was the son of Josedeck, born during the captivity at Babylon. He was the First High Priest after the return, a fellow worker with Ezra and Nehemiah.~~

~~It is written of him that he discharged his all important duties with ability and faithfulness at a time of extreme difficulty and in face of many perils.~~

~~Jeshua undoubtedly had a reputation of being one of the great est High Priests of the Jewish hierachy, but his reputation certainly did not rest on the spoken or written word.~~

~~He was preached at and hectored or bullied by prophet and scribe and intrigued against by his brethren, but not a single word of his, either in defence or attack has come down to us.~~

~~In Masonry, and in many other institutions, actions are considered greater than words.~~

~~Jeshua was essentially a man of action.~~

~~Jeshua's family history was somewhat tragic ,and there seems to be a vein of tragedy running through his life.~~

~~His grandfather, the High Priest when Jerusalem was captured and destroyed, was butchered by order of Nebuchadnezzar.~~

His father was carried captive to Babylon—Jeshua was born in captivity. His upbringing was that of an exile, always tragic, but LXII REVIEWS especially to a Hebrew. But his life as an exile was not all tragedy: it was both interesting and stirring.

~~Nebuchadnezzar was not only a great conqueror, a great de- stroyer; he was also a great builder and a patron of the arts.~~

Jeshua probably saw the rebuilding of the magnificent Royal Palace, and watched the construction of the famous Hanging Gard- en on its terraced platform, one of the seven wonders of the world. He saw Babylon's culture carried far and wide, and witnessed the birth of science and astrology. Later he watched the rise of Cyrus, the all-conquering King of Persia: The defeat of the Babylonian Hosts, and the entry in state into the City of Babylon.

But always there must have been in his heart the longing to return to the land of his fathers. One can easily imagine that he hailed with joy the famous proclamation of Cyrus, "All the King- doms of earth hath the Lord God of Heaven given me, and He hath charged me to build Him an house in Jerusalem, which is in Judea. Who is there among you of all his people? The Lord his God, be with him and let him go up." »

Jeshua would no doubt be inspired with fervency and zeal and as one of the leaders of the exiles he joined the enormous caravan which set out for Judea laden with the golden and silver vessels of the temple and other valuable property restored to their rightful owners by order of the King.

By Masonic tradition we are told that during the captivity, the Jews had continued the ceremonies of the fraternity, and had several lodges especially one at Naharda, on the Euphrates. Therefore, no sooner had they arrived at their destination than they erected a temporary Tabernacle, and called a council in which Zerubbabel presided as King, Jeshua as High Priest and Haggai as Scribe or Prin- cipal officer of state; and it was by them determined to begin rebuilding the temple on the foundations of the structure of Solomon.

~~Having arrived at Jerusalem Jeshua naturally took a leading part, in conjunction with Zerubbabel in the erection of the altar of burnt offering, and officiated as High Priest.~~

~~Thus began a brief period of triumph. Masons and carpenters were ordered to prepare the stones and timber for the building.~~

About the beginning of the second year after the return, the REVIEWS LXIII foundation of the Temple was laid by Zerubbabel, the Grand Master of the Jewish Masons, assisted by Jeshua the High Priest, as Senior Grand Warden, with great rejoicing and praise to God.

As Royal Arch Masons we are naturally interested in the stories surrounding the preparation for, and the foundations of the Temple, and I have been tempted to include in this talk words from an epitome on the antiquity of Masonry. Briefly about the foundation stone. The Masonic foundation stone is said to have been inscribed with the awful name or word which was confided to the perfect Master when he arrived at the highest dignity of the science. It is supposed to have been a stone placed within the foundations of Solomon's Temple and afterwards on the rebuilding of the temple by Zerubbabel, it was transported to the Holy of Holies. Its form was a perfect cube, having inscribed on its upper face, within the Delta, or triangle, the sacred Tetragrammaton, or ineffable name of the Deity.

The Toldeth, Jeshua says. "At that time (the era of Jeshua) there was in the house of the sanctuary, a stone of foundation, which is the very stone that our Father Jacob annointed with oil, as is described in the 28th Ch. of Genesis."

The legend is that Adam possessed this stone while in the garden of Eden. He used it as an altar, and carried it with him on his emergence into the world, and that Seth received it from him. Noah preserved it in the ark, and left it on Mount Aarat where Abraham found it. His Grandson Jacob took it with him on his flight to his Uncle Laban in Mesopotamia, and used it as a pillow, when he had his celebrated vision near Luz. The history of the stone here becomes very indistinct, but one legend asserts that Jeremiah, es- caping with a Jewish Princess, took it to Spain, and thence it was brought to Ireland, and that one of the Dalraid kings conveyed it to Scotland and finally it was transported by Edward I, from Scone to Westminster Abbey, where until a few weeks ago it was in that place as the coronation stone (Note it has once again after a mysterious disappearance been restored to the Abbey).

However returning to the subject of Jeshua. When the foundation was laid by Zerubbabel and Jeshua, it was a time of great rejoicing and it is recorded that the weeping of those that recalled the glory of the former Temple was drowned by the joyous shouts of the mass of the people. LXIV REVIEWS

~~Jeshua's career thus reached its zenith, but soon the note of tragedy crept in. Dissensions, plots and many troubles super- vened, and Jeshua was not permitted to see the completion of his great work.~~

His closing days must have been sad, family affairs were not all harmony. His sons had taken unto themselves strange wives, and were rebuked by the prophet Ezra. Even in the vision of Zechariah he appeared a tragic figure. He was pictured as clothed in filthy garments, accused before The Most High by Satan, but acquitted and given rule in Jehovah's house.

~~Nevertheless, he was always an important figure, the High Priest and ruler of the People.~~

When the Jews brought offerings of gold and silver from Baby- lon the prophet was ordered by the Most High to make crowns for Zerubbabel and Jeshua and to place Zerubbabel as King on the throne and Jeshua by his side. "The Council of Peace shall be between them both."

~~Zerubbabel was enjoined to maintan good understanding with Jeshua.~~

About three miles west of Bagdad, on the Euphrates Road, in a grove of trees, stands the shrine and tomb of Nabi Yusha or Kohen Yusha. It is the Sepulchre of Jeshua the son of Josedeck, the High Priest. REVIEWS LXV

~~Reprinted by the kind permission of~~

~~The Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Queensland~~

~~THE BUILDERS OF BABYLON~~

~~A lecture by R. Ex. Comp. B. G. Patterson, P.G.J. , Grand Lecturer The Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Queensland~~

Professor Henry Steele Commager, of Columbia University, in a recently published article on Architecture, enunciates what he regards as two "fundamental ideas": firstly that form must express function and function determine form; and, secondly, that "architecture can have no significance unless it faithfully reflects the life of a people." It is with the latter of these two hypothesis that we are immediately concerned, for others who have written on Archi- tecture have in various ways said very much the same thing; for example, "The style of a period is the practical expression of its culture .... If a style does not penetrate and determine every form of life and living, then it is not authentic and will not live." Obviously we have here a means by which we can learn something about the builders of past ages; and it will perhaps profit us to notice in a backward glance how faithfully the life and culture of bygone times are mirrored in edifices that were erected by contemporary craftsmen, in order that we may venture upon conclusions regarding people who lived in the remote past, and about whom we could wish to know more than we do.

It is a little unfortunate that, as we look backwards, the Victorian Age comes first under our notice, for it had been said of the Architects of the last century that they "'had got out of touch with life, and had forgotten what architecture was for." Yet even the unkindly critic who says this—an enthusiastic admirer of all that is modern; and of the concrete, metal, glass, sheeting, and synthetic stone in which architects now build—would doubtless admit that the "Gothic Revivalists" and the designers of "buildings dressed up in fancy costumes borrowed from the past," do to some extent suggest a rugged individualism "which thought of persons as isolated individuals without regard to the respect in which they are parts of a social whole," and a time when the idea of "laissez- faire" was applied to more than economic problems. Even some of the minor idiosyncrasies of the age are suggested—public conven- iencies built to look like Greek temples, and sewer ventilators having LXVI REVIEWS the form of Egyptian obelisks are no more than manifestations of the "niceness" of those days, which blushed at the mention of a singlet and sewed pantalettes to the bare legs of a drawing room piano.

We can—and without doubt we should—pay more attention to the age that preceded it—to the age that Mathew Arnold once called "our age of prose and reason, our excellent and most in- despensible Eighteenth Century." Here there is no reason to draw our conclusions from a medley of Architectural styles and from edifices that belong to no style at all. It was an age when a single style prevailed; for not merely buildings, but "whole streets and towns of the period remain as proof of the virtue of consistency and uniformity." (I quot from J. M. Richard's book). "In the eighteenth century, this quality of consistency was closely bound up with the social structure. The educated class was a small one numerically, but it was still the ruling class, and it took an active interest in architecture.

There was therefore only one source of style, only one mould of fashion. The uniform pattern of architecture of which we have been speaking was handed down from the aristocratic patron, and the private architect whom he took under his wing, to every builder and small provincial architect, who educated themselves in the rules prescribed from above, with the aid of innumerable books filled with engravings of architectural types and details that were published for their guidance." Our old friend Dr. James Anderson assures us that this style prevailed because it alone met with the approval of those whom he calls the "polite nations." The age of the heroic couplet of the stately prose of Addison and Gibbon, of full-bottomed wigs, perukes, lace ruffles, silk stockings and red- heeled shoes, could not feel comfortable in any domiciles save those built in manner that had been prescribed for them by these aristocratic arbiters of taste.

This Georgian period is of more than passing interest to us who are members of the Craft. At the beginning of it, a number of sturdy practitioners of the art of building according to these rules took a passive, yet important, part in the matter of forming our first Grand Lodge. And at the close of it, a worthy Brother in distress (for we may reasonably assume that a sentence of transportation to New South Wales for a period of fourteen years would cause him a certain measure of distress) was doing his best to beautify REVIEWS LXVII his temporary place of abode with work equally conformable to these same rules. For Francis Greenway, having assured Governor MacQuarie that "Architecture was an art which in all ages princes and potentates had delighted to encourage as one of the greatest importance to their subjects and best calculated to convey to posterity the elegance, skill and magnificance of the times in which they flourished," had the position of Colonial Architect conferred upon him by that "potentate"; to the annoyance of his convict labourers, who found him an exacting taskmaster, and to the concern of the authorities in England, who looked askance at his ambitious plans for a place which they intended to be merely a gaol; but to the satisfaction of "L. Macquarie, Esquire, Governor," who was thus able to leave behind him buildings which are to this day among the architectural glories of old New South Wales.

In the Eighteenth Century, however, benign and kindly culture was not as thoroughly diffused as it might have been; behind grace- full Georgian terraces and colonnades there were often unsightly slums, and the coming of the Nineteenth Century did not effect an immediate improvement in that part of the world where Greenway exercised his art. His treatment at the hands of his Brethren of a Military Lodge in Sydney, though exceedingly unpleasant for him, is quite convenient for us in helping us in our conspectus. (To be brief, he was violently beaten by the irate Master of the lodge for being dilatory in supplying a Master's apron—for artists, and not outfitters, attended to such matters in those days. And the manner in which the Brethren of the lodge approved, suggests that their brotherliness—like Georgian stucco—was rather superficial. In one way and another, the dictum of the New York professor seems to apply ).

We look farther back into the past; and we notice how our historians emphasize the extent to which the medieval Gothic mir- rors the ardent faith of the middle ages. In France, indeed, many ancient cathedrals are not merely symbols of this faith; they are the result of it, representing communal effort on the part of the popu- lace, who shared actively in the work of building.

"How shall we describe the enthusiasm of the multitude when they saw "kneeling afar off in their robes of Stone" the dwelling destined for God? "A spectacle wonderful to behold, incredible to relate," we read in the chronicles of the abbots of St. Trond, "these multitudes who, so zealously and joyfully, brought the stones, lime, LXVIII REVIEWS sand and wood necessary for the work; night and day in carts at their own expense. As large stones were not found in the district, they brought them from distant parts. The shafts of columns came from Worms, in boats which came down the Rhine as far as Cologne, whence they were carried from village to village, without help of oxen or mules dragged by men's arms. They took them across the Meuse without any bridge by means of ropes tied to them, and so material came to us to the sound of canticles."

And the edifice they erected was one which (in the words of the French Historian from whom I am quoting) "responds to the ideals and beliefs of the time" and is "always in harmony with the surroundings for which it has been made, and in harmony with the men who came to pray in it."

But this is not all. The age was not always worshipful, nor always devout. Reckless violence, and lawlessness, and evil were at times in evidence—faithfully reflected in the castles and fortresses of which usually only the ruins remain to-day. The dictum seems still to apply

Rome may have been indebted to Greece for the graceful beauty that her public buildings possessed; but her wonderful en- gineering construction—her roads, bridges and aqueducts—were peculiarly and particularly her own. So too were structures like Hadrian's Pantheon, with its enormous concrete dome (concrete, be it noted, not reinforced concrete) 140 feet across; and the mau- soleum of Theodric, the Ostrogothic admirer of all things Roman, on which the builders have superimposed a massive domed roof weighing 470 tons, cut from a single block of marble. Ones does not need to read Roman history to conjecture what the men were like who carried out these works.

It is the culture of ancient Greece, however, that most clearly demonstrates the truth of what this American authority has said: here truly is the life of a people reflected in their architecture: "Man in his long evolution has grown from hunter to shepherd, from shepherd to farmer, and from farmer to citizen. Architecture, in the sense of great public buildings, shows that he has reached the last stage; the stage in which he understands the pride of race and city, enjoys a settled life in a community held together by a definite religion, and aims at giving durable form to the highest things he REVIEWS LXIX knows and feels .... Greek building asserts the clear, sunny and rational balance of free and self-respecting human life."

I think this preamble suffices: you will, I trust, concede that it is not wholly illogical to examine the architecture of a civilization even more ancient than that of Greece, and to deduce from our examination what we can regarding the culture of this ancient people —the people of the Land of Babylon.

~~We ought to feel some interest in them, although—so emphati- cally and so frequently has it been impressed upon us that Specu- lative Masonry derives solely from Ancient Egypt and the Egyptian~~

~~Mysteries—it is with some diffidence that I suggest to you that ancient Babylon is also important. For this is what Mackay the Encyclopaedist has to say about Egypt:~~

There, truth was first veiled in allegory, and the Dogmas of Religion were first imparted under symbolic form. From Egypt— "the land of the winged globe" — the land of science and philosophy, "peerless for stately tombs and magnificent temples—the land whose civilization was old and mature before other nations, since called to empire, had a name"— this system of symbols was disseminated through Greece and Rome and other countries of Europe and Asia, giving origin, through many intermediate steps, to that mysterious association which is now represented by the institution of Freemasonry. To Egypt therefore the Freemasons have always looked with peculiar interest as the cradle of that mysterious science of symbolism whose peculiar modes of teaching they alone, of all modern institutions, have preserved to the present day.

All this, except the suggestion that the civilization of Egypt is the oldest known to history, may be true enough; but it seems to refer more particularly to Symbolic—or "Blue"—Masonry. The degrees in which we are interested, however, since they are worked under the charters of this Grand Chapter: The Royal Arch Series, the Lodge and Council Series and the Cryptic Council Series- should look, I submit, to Babylon rather than to Egypt.

For if we are prepared to admit that masonry is a very ancient institution, disagreeing with those who assert "there was nothing worth calling Masonry before 1717," we must also recognize that it has two head-streams, one taking its rise in Egypt, and the other in Babylon. And though the waters from these two streams mingled and flowed together through many centuries, in modern times LXX REVIEWS

there has been a searation, and what comes to us from Egypt is to be found largely in the first three degrees, whilst what has been derived from Babylon seems to have made its way into our "Red" Degrees. There has not been a clear-cut division, it is true, but there has been division sufficient to make Babylonia of peculiar importance to us.

Before going further, however, it is necessary to touch upon one point. There are some who will say; "After all what does it matter, for did not Babylonian civilization come from Egypt?" and these people can even quote authorities in support of their con- tention. But in recent times new evidence has become available from year to year, and these authorities are now out of date. Dr. Morris Jastrow, an authority of commanding eminence, says of

Babylonia: "We have evidence , albeit not conclusive, that a high order of civilization first developed in that region. Its only possible rival is Egypt, and the indications at present are that while the actual beginners of Egyptian civilization may be further back than the Euphratean culture, yet Babylonia takes precedence in the unfolding of an advanced form of cultural achievement."

Dr. Jastrow wrote in 1915, and later explorations have deprived ardent admirers of the land of the Pharoahs of even the poor comfort they can derive from his guarded statement; for we read in Seton Lloyd's book (which made its appearance in 1947) that traces were found a few years ago of pre-Sumerian culture almost 10,000 years old, whilst Egyptologists are apparently not prepared to carry the story of Egypt back much beyond 6,000 B.C. Egypt and Babylonia were in contact with one another in far off times, but culturally each developed independently of the other.

In the early history of the Tigress—Euphrates Valley although there was continuity in the life and civilization of the land, rulers and ruling nations changed. But we are not concerned with these changes, and we can conveniently speak of a "Babylonian" civilization; implying thereby a culture which began in Sumerian, or even pre-Sumerian, times, which gave rise to that of Assyria, Persia, and Media, and which influenced surrounding nations and nations that came later into history. For the great importance of Babylonian civilization has been realized only within comparatively recent years. (One notices that there has not yet been time to devise a word to describe those who devote themselves to its study. We have "Egypto- logists" and "Assyriologists," but there are no "Babyloniologists"). REVIEWS LXXI

~~Consider, then, how largely this land and this civilization enter into "Red Masonry."~~

We include the Royal Ark Mariner's Degree among those we work; and the Deluge Legend, handed down by oral tradition from the most remote times until it was committed to writing by the scribes who were responsible for the Pentateuch; comes from the Euphrates Valley, where a number of versions of the story have been preserved in Babylonian literature, the oldest version having been impressed in cuneiform script on clay tablets more than 4,000 years ago. Furthermore, Sir Leonard Woolley and other archeologists assert that it was in this valley that the Flood actually occurred, for they have found artifracts of a primitive people (who do not appear to have survived the catastrophe) overlain by a thick bed of alluvial silt, apparently deposited by a flood of unusual magnitude.

And of the other degrees that we work, three are supposed to take place in the Land of Captivity, two others are concerned with people who have just come from it, another with captives who are on their way to it. It is clearly impossible to assert that Babylon does not concern us.

But the historical background of these degrees is not of as great importance to us (as) are their symbolism and teachings; and therefore we ask: did Babylonian lands make any appreciable contribution there- to?

Directly, perhaps, they contributed little; indirectly they contributed much. For this ancient civilization undoubtedly influenced the descendents of the people who followed Moses and Joshua from Egypt into a land which had once been a Babylonian province and which for many centuries was far more closely in touch with the powerful nations to the east of it, than it was with Egypt. A list might be compiled of symbols and ceremonies that seem to have come, either directly or indirectly, from Babylonia, but such a compilation would be quite overshadowed by the fact that Kabbal- ism had its origin here, and that the S.W. itself, which was brought to the West by the Kabbalists, was based on what they learned here. It is claimed that the Babylonians invented the Arch, but even this is trivial in comparison with the Word.

~~These, then, are the people whom I suggest we should consider as builders. And they were a people who built in brick.~~

Their architecture was dependent on the nature of the LXXII REVIEWS countries. In the alluvial plain no stone was procurable, clay on the other hand, was everywhere. All buildings, accordingly, were constructed of clay bricks baked in the sun and bonded together with cement of the same material; their roofs were of wood, supported, not infrequently, by the stems of palms. The palm stems, in time, became pillars; and Babylonia was thus the birthplace of columnar architecture.

The employment of brick had a very direct effect upon the character of Babylonian architecture. Thick walls supported by buttresses and devoid of sculpture, were necessitated by it. The buildings of Babylonia were eternally plain and flat: masses of brick were piled up in the form of towers, or else built into long lines of wall of unbroken monotony. Yet these stupendous masses of brickwork were impressive. Grace, beauty and elegance might be lacking, but they were, as Layard testifies, most awe-inspiring.

The quotation given above on the civilization of Greece would suggest that we confine our enquiries to the architecture of "great public buildings." But I should like to refer here to what Sir Leonard Woolley has to say about Sumerian domestic architecture, in his book about Ur. He makes it quite clear that these Sumerians troubled themselves not one whit about the external appearance of their dwelling places, though they achieved a comfort and convenience such that a modern Iraqi family would find one of their houses, even though it was built 5,000 years ago, to be what house agents would call "an eminently desirious residence." It was not that these people, who lived so long ago, were ignorant of art; or unappreciative of it. Seton Lloyd writes regarding statues found by French excavators in the ancient Sumerian city of Lagash:

Here at last, resurrected from the remote past, were masterpieces of art which could be assessed on their own merits 'independently of any question of their age or school, of the sources from which they sprang, of the conditions which helped to shape them and of the traditions which they embody'. ... It must suffice here to say that in aesthetic expression alone they rival the work of almost any period in the history of art.

In later ages, it is true, the Assyrians with vain-glorious osten- tation were to adorn the exteriors of their massive buildings with sculptures and decorative title-work, but these earlier inhabitants of the Mesopotamian plain required nothing of the sort. The most REVIEWS LXXIII modernistic architects could not be more sternly utilitarian or more severely "functional" than were these builders of the past. Their style, as one writer has said, was clean, straight forward, and free from pretence." It does not require the thousands of inscribed tablets that have been excavated and deciphered—records of sales, loans, leases, hire agreements, gifts, partnerships, guarantees and business transactions of every kind— to tell us that these people were shrewd, precise, and practical.

Yet these people—so intensely practical and so exceedingly matter of fact—seem always to have made a huge and imposing temple the most important building in their cities. Often it was more than a temple; it was a sacred quarter with numerous sanctuaries and other buildings. Inscriptions that have been deciphered let us see that the temple administration was most elaborate: over thirty different kinds of priests are recorded—high priests, diviners, anointers, musicians, singers, libationists, oracles, sacrifices, teachers, scribes, and so on—yet all this elaboration does not assure us of the importance of religion in their lives as does the imposing massiveness of the great temples they built. A humble structure standing unobtrusively on the outskirts of the city would have served well enough as a temple had their religion meant little to them; but they were a serious-minded people, and it is pleasing to think that the germ that was someday to develop into the Royal Arch had its origin among them.

To one feature of their temple building, however, particular attention should be directed. Near to the temple and within the sacred quarter there was usually a temple stage-tower, or "ziggurat," the stories of which varied from two to seven stages, one set upon the other and each succeeding stage being somewhat smaller until the top was reached. Woolley believes these towers were used in the annual fertility sacrifices, when a priest and a priestess, who for one year had been given Royal rank, were the sacrificial victims. But if he is correct, it is clear that the ziggurat would have been used for these ceremonies only once in a year. And therefore we should note what Dr. Jastrow has to say about them:

The tower represents a mountain in miniature and is to be explained as an endeavour on the part of a people coming from a mountain home to reproduce in their new surroundings the belief which placed the seat of the gods on mountain tops. It should not surprise us who (giving to the words a meaning quite LXXIV REVIEWS different from that which the Psalmist meant them to convey) sing in our church services.

~~I to the Kills will lift mine eyes~~

From whence doth come mine aid ..... that, long ago, there were men who believed that the gods they worshipped dwelt on mountain tops. But we cannot help admiring the ingenious way in which they provided for their mountain—dwelling gods when they migrated from their own mountain lands down to the flat Mesopotamian plain.

These gods, however, were not supposed to remain continually in the sanctuaries built for them on the tops of these stage- towers. Up to the top (or rather, down from the top) of each tower was a spiralling inclined path. Down this path the god of the Ziggurat was supposed to come from time to time in order that he might move about among his worshippers who lived in the city below him. The idea of a god who could descend to be with his people was continually in the minds of these men.

It was to this land that the Jews came as captives. In every city where they lived there were these stage towers, and the exiles could not fail to be impressed with the idea they conveyed. And thus it was that when the prophets who came back from the Land of Captivity prophesied about One who was to come, they spoke to a people to whom the idea of a God who would descend and dwell among men was in no way strange.

~~The Royal Arch is the Degree of a Word. "And the Word was God", we read:~~

"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us," we also read. If men saw nothing hard in that, was it not because in times that even then were remote, other men had grasped the lesson that was taught them ere Cyrus the King "had released them from their long captivity?"

"Babylonian architecture", we are told, "certainly had a great significance, for it not only reflected the contemporary human life, but in addition, besides being the foundation of the development of future generations, it also represented the foundations of their beliefs."

We are also told that "the intellect of Babylon and Assyria REVIEWS LXXV exerted a more than passing influence on that of the Hebrews, not merely touching it, but entering deep into it, and leaving its own impression upon it."

~~And of the Hebrews we are told that they were "a peculiar people, practical yet mystical, strongly of the world yet finding their chief solace in those things which are not of the World."~~

And because Royal Arch Masonry, which owes so much to Hebrew thought, is a Degree of Things Spiritual, "having nought to offer to those who care not to realize their spiritual potentialities, but affording illumination and encouragement to the earnest seeker after the Divine," we are able to trace our way back, step by step, to ages long past, and to the builders of Babylon.

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