When researching the history of Temple Lodge, No. 33 we often come across items which may be of interest to members of Temple Lodge, to the Brethren of other Lodges and to geneologists and other researchers. We recently came across these items that took place between 1940 and 1949:

 

15 April 1943 - Official Visit of Grand Master M.W. Bro. W.P. Marchant to Temple Lodge, No. 33 and Malahat Lodge, No. 107 at Malahat Lodge.

10 June 1943 - Death in Vancouver of Most Worshipful Brother Donald Edward Kerr, Past Grand Master - 1930. The Worshipful Master of Temple Lodge, No. 33 represented the Lodge at M.W. Bro. Kerr`s interment in Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

`......During the year I attended the Most Worshipful Grand Master on many of his Official visits, each occasion marking an important highlight in my experience as D.D.G.M.....

April 15th 1943 - Malahat Lodge No. 107 and Temple Lodge, No. 33................

I wish to thank the Wor. Brethren of Chemainus Lodge, District No. 5, for their assistance at the installation of Malahat and Temple Lodges, thus relieving brethren of the Victoria District, who, due to the gasoline situation, find it impossible to drive great distances to attend meetings.

Before concluding my report I wish to make the following recommendation to the Lodges in District No. 1: Owing to the existing war conditions restricting travel, principally through gasoline shortage, I would like to suggest that the lodges arrange to have the officers installed by one of their own P.M.`s, P.D.D.G.Ms of P.G.Ms. This would greatly relieve the many duties of the D.D.G.M.

Respectfully submitted,

E.W. Hetherington, D.D.G.M., District No. 1"

Source:Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of B.C., A.F. & A.M., 1943, page 16-17

"Financial Statements of Lodges

.........Temple Lodge, No. 33; Funds and Property: $18,763.01; Outstanding Dues: $79.50; Grand Master`s War Distress Fund: $0.0; Contributions to Board of Benevolence: $80.00; Relief Granted - Members: 0; Widows and Orphans: $49.50; Transients: 0;.......``

Source:Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of B.C., A.F. & A.M., 1945, page 71

"Tabular Statement of Work of the Subordinate Lodges for 1944

.......Temple Lodge, No. 33, Duncan

No. on Roll, 31 Dec. 1943: 139; Initiated: 6; Passed: 4; Raised: 5; Restored: 0; Affiliated: 3; Demitted: 3; Suspended: 0; Died:1; Expelled: 0; Rejected: 1; Entered Apprentices: 2; Fellow Craft's: 0; Master Masons on Roll, Dec 1944: 142; Increase: 3; Loss: 0;

Lodge Secretary: W.B.Powel, P.M................."

Source:Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of B.C., A.F. & A.M., 1945, page 63

".........April 1st, 1947 - Installed W. Bro. E.M. Waldie and officers........

Walter M. Walker, D.D.G.M., Victoria District No. 1"

Source:Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of B.C., A.F. & A.M., 1947, page 72

"Financial Statements of Lodges [1947]

.........Temple Lodge, No. 33; Funds and Property: $21,850.61; Outstanding Dues: $203.00; Contributions to Board of Benevolence: $40.00; Relief Granted - Members: $80.00; Widows and Orphans: $48.24; Transients: 0;......."

Source:Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of B.C., A.F. & A.M., 1948, page 64

"Tabular Statement of Work of the Subordinate Lodges for 1947

.......Temple Lodge, No. 33, Duncan

No. on Roll, 31 Dec. 1946: 163; Initiated: 8; Passed: 5; Raised: 5; Restored: 0; Affiliated: 8; Demitted: 2; Suspended: 2; Died:2; Expelled: 0; Rejected: 1; Entered Apprentices: 4; Fellow Craft's: 2; Master Masons on Roll, Dec 1947: 171; Increase: 8; Loss: 0;

Lodge Secretary: W.B.Powel, P.M................."

Source:Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of B.C., A.F. & A.M., 1948, page 54

 

25 February, 1948 - Death of Brother Ormond Towers Smythe, former Mayor of Duncan, 1914-16, 1923.

".........On the 20th of April [1948] the Most Worshipful Grand Master, accompanied by M.W. Bro. W.R. Simpson, visited Temple Lodge and Malahat Lodge at a joint communication at Duncan. The membership of both Lodges was well represented and it was a great priviledge to hear a further inspiring address given by the Most Worshipful Grand Master M.W. Bro. W.R. Simpson gave a most interesting address concerning symbolism of the Master Mason Degree. The Lodges were hosts to the assembled Brethren at a delightful supper when the Most Worshipful Grand Master and Grand Secretary had the advantage of meeting personally with the Brethren, all of whom expressed thanks for a most instructive and pleasant evening........

G.H. Sedger, D.D.G.M., Victoria District No. 1"

Source:Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of B.C., A.F. & A.M., 1948, page 70

11 June, 1948 - Death of Wor. Brother William Mordaunt Dwyer; Worshipful Master of Temple Lodge, No.33, in 1910; North Cowichan Councillor in 1913.

"Financial Statements of Lodges [1948]

.........Temple Lodge, No. 33; Funds and Property: $22,742.85; Outstanding Dues: $160.85; Contributions to Board of Benevolence: $100.00; Relief Granted - Members: $171.00; Widows and Orphans: $25.00; Transients: 0;......."

Source:Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of B.C., A.F. & A.M., 1949, page 58

"Tabular Statement of Work of the Subordinate Lodges for 1948

.......Temple Lodge, No. 33, Duncan

No. on Roll, 31 Dec. 1947: 171; Initiated: 5; Passed: 6; Raised: 6; Restored: 0; Affiliated: 4; Demitted: 1; Suspended: 0; Died:2; Expelled: 0; Rejected: 1; Entered Apprentices: 3; Fellow Craft's: 2; Master Masons on Roll, Dec 1948: 178; Increase: 7; Loss: 0;

Lodge Secretary: N.L. Gray................."

Source:Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of B.C., A.F. & A.M., 1949, page 54

- 1949 -

"........On January 4th [1949] I had the honour of accompanying the Most Worshipful Grand Master on his official visit to Chemainus for a joint meeting of Chemainus Lodge, No. 114, St. John's Lodge, No. 21, of Ladysmith, and Temple Lodge, No. 33, of Duncan. A large attendance welcomed the Grand Master, who were greatly impressed by his most gracious manner and timely address.......

Fred Tomlinson, D.D.G.M., Victoria District No. 1"

Source:Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of B.C., A.F. & A.M., 1949, page 64

 

25 March 1949 - Death of Wor. Brother Marion Winter Cook

23 June 1949 - Death of Brother Herbert William Dickie

 

16 December 1949 - 50th Anniversary of Temple Lodge, No. 33 commemorated with Official Visit from Grand Lodge. R.W. Bro. Murray Mitchell, S.G.W. represented Grand Lodge.

"Financial Statements of Lodges [1949]

.........Temple Lodge, No. 33; Funds and Property: $24,121.44; Outstanding Dues: $117.50; Contributions to Board of Benevolence: $66.00; Relief Granted - Members: $80.00; Widows and Orphans: $195.00; Transients: 0;......."

Source:Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of B.C., A.F. & A.M., 1950, page 56

"Tabular Statement of Work of the Subordinate Lodges for 1949

.......Temple Lodge, No. 33, Duncan

No. on Roll, 31 Dec. 1948: 178; Initiated: 11; Passed: 7; Raised: 7; Restored: 1; Affiliated: 7; Demitted: 5; Suspended: 0; Died:2; Expelled: 0; Rejected: 0; Entered Apprentices: 7; Fellow Craft's: 2; Master Masons on Roll, Dec 1949: 186; Increase: 8; Loss: 0;

Lodge Secretary: N.L. Gray................."

Source:Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of B.C., A.F. & A.M., 1950, page 46

 

 

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