In 1920, Temple Lodge, No. 33 placed a solid bronze commenorative plaque at the entrance to the Duncan Masonic Temple to commemorate the four members of Temple Lodge, No. 33 who died while serving in the Canadian military in France during the First World War.
We removed this plaque from the exterior of the Duncan Masonic Temple in 2013 after receiving credible information that it might be targeted for theft due to the scrap value of the solid bronze from which it was cast.
We replaced this plaque with a sign at the entrance to the Duncan Masonic Temple commemorating the four members of Temple Lodge who died in Canda's military service during the First World War. This sign was designed by Bro. Paul Philcox (Lt.Col. retd.) and unveiled in a formal public ceremony on 11 November 2013 by W.Bro Mark Anderson (W.M. - 2013-1015) and Duncan Mayor Phil Kent.
On November 11, 2014 Temple Lodge, No.33 placed a second sign at the entrance to the Duncan Masonic Temple to commemorate the members of Temple Lodge, No. 33 who served in Canada's military during the First World War. This sign was unveiled in a public ceremony by W. Bro. Mark Anderson (W.M. - 2013-15), the local Member of Parliament, Jean Crowder, the local M.L.A., Bill Routley and the Mayor of Duncan, Phil Kent.
Both these commemorative signs are displayed below:
Figure 1 - The sign commemorating the four Brethren of Temple Lodge, No.33 who died in Canada's military service
during the First World War. This sign was unveiled on 11 November 2013.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Be sure to check our Announcements & Upcoming Events Page to stay up to date on what is going on at Temple Lodge No. 33 and neighbouring Lodges............
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WORSHIPFUL MASTER'S MESSAGES
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HISTORY & HERITAGE
Temple Lodge, No.33 was formed in December 1899 and has a long and honourable history in Duncan and the surrounding Cowichan Valley.
Many historians, geneologists and other researchers visit our site. We have included a lot of information of interest to researchers and will be adding more over time.
The Vancouver Island Masonic History Project is an ongoing volunteer effort, coordinated by Temple Lodge No. 33, to document the rich heritage of Freemasons and Freemasonry on Vancouver Island.
In Masonic Lodges, the Lodge Secretary is responsible for all matters of administration. We have a Lodge Secretary's Page containing contact information and other information about Lodge administration and communications
During research or travels we often come across Interesting Connections to Masons and Freemasonry. Our Interesting Connections Page has some interesting Masonic connections uncovered by members of Temple Lodge, No.33, like Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, shown at left.......................
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MUSIC BY MASONS - BOOKS BY MASONS
Masonic musicians and composers range from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Howlin' Wolf. Writers include Rudyard Kipling. For music fans and book lovers, here are some links to the works of Masonic musicians, composers and writers..............
During research or travels we often come across Interesting Connections to Masons and Freemasonry. Our Interesting Connections Page has some interesting Masonic connections uncovered by members of Temple Lodge, No.33, like Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, shown at left.......................
Masonic musicians and composers range from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Howlin' Wolf. Writers include Rudyard Kipling. For music fans and book lovers, here are some links to the works of Masonic musicians, composers and writers..............