SUPREME GRAND COUNCIL EASTERN JURISDICTION OF CANADA ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS

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1 PROCEEDINGS OF THE SUPREME GRAND COUNCIL EASTERN JURISDICTION OF CANADA ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS ONE HUNDRED-FORTY SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2013 PROCEEDINGS

2 Most Puissant Grand Master Walter Herbert John Baird

3 Most Illustrious Companion Walter Herbert John Baird Most Puissant Grand Master W. H. John Baird was born on July 17, 1947, the only child of Austin and Elsie Baird. John is the father of two adult daughters and is the proud poppy of his two year old twin granddaughters, Leah and Lauren. John also has two step children Sheena and Colin with his Lady Friend Brenda Brophy. John completed his early education in the community of Terra Nova and the town of Clarenville. He completed Grade eleven in St. John's and graduated from the College of the North Atlantic in 1968 with a diploma in Business Administration. While employed at the Royal Trust company from he completed the Trust Officers Program and received his designation from the Trust Institute of Canada. In 1974 John accepted the position of Estates and Trust Administrator with the Estates Office of the Supreme Court of Newfou8ndland and Labrador. In June 2011 the Estates Office became the Office of the Public Trustee for the province and John became the first Public Trustee for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. John is a member of the Church of the Good Sheppard. In his spare time John can be found at his cabin where he spends countless hours at his prized hobbies, salmon fishing in the summer and ski-doing in the winter, or as of late babysitting his twin granddaughters. Masonic History Craft Masonry John was initiated in Avalon Lodge No. 2 (776 EC.) on May 27, He was elected Worshipful Master in 1989 and is presently serving as the immediate past Master. He is a past president of the Avalon Past masters Association, founding member of Farnham Lodge of Research No. 33 and served as Worshipful Master for two years He is also a founding member of Terra Nova lodge No. 35 and is a former member of Lodge Conception and Union Lodge. he has served on the Board of General purposes of the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador and served the office of Grand Senior Warden for two terms. Capitular Masonry John was exalted in Shannon Chapter No. 1 in 1984 and elected High priest in He received the Holy Order of High Priesthood in Was appointed Grand Representative to Louisiana in 1999 and served as Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Newfoundland and Labrador in he was made a Honorary Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Nova Scotia in 2006 and served as President of the Order of the High Priesthood from Cryptic Masonry He was greeted in Eastern Newfoundland Council No. 6 in 1987, elected Thrice Illustrious master in 1991, received the Order of the Silver Trowel in Served as TIM in 2008 and Served as the Grand representative to Kentucky from He was appointed Grand Stewart in 1994 and elected as Most Puissant Grand Master, may 3, Chivalric Masonic Created a Knight in Beothic Preceptory No. 71 in 1985, elected and installed Presiding Preceptor in 1989 serving as Presiding Preceptor again in 2007 and as Provincial Grand Prior in Red Cross of Constantine He was admitted to J. Charles Moore Conclave No. 21 in 1993 ans served as Most Puissant Sovereign in Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests He joined Beaumont Hamel Tabernacle No. 219 in 2003 and served as High priest from 2009 to Grand College conferred the rank of Past Grand II Pillar on him in 2013.

4 York Rite Sovereign College of North America He was admitted to Terra-Neuve York Rite College # 184 in 2003 and served as Pre-eminent Governor and continues to serve as Primate to the present. Knight of the York Cross of Honor Was dubbed in the Newfoundland Priory # 64 in 2001 served as Prior in , currently serving as Deputy Prior. Royal Ark Mariner Elevated in St. David's Lodge of Royal Ark mariners in 2003; served as Commander Noah Installed as Grand Commander Noah May, Order of the Secret Monitor He is a member of Nova Scotia Conclave # 6 since Charter member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Conclave # 11; served as Supreme Ruler and is currently serving as Treasurer. Royal Order of Scotland Made a member of the Royal Order of Scotland November 7, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite A member of Centennial Lodge of Perfection received the fourteenth degree on February 27,2010. Currently serving as Grand Expert. A member of MacGillway Chapter of Rose Croix received the eighteenth degree March 9, A member of newfoundland and Labrador Consistory received the thirty second degree October 13, Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Created a Noble of Mazol Shriners of Newfoundland and Labrador in 1986 ONE HUNDRED FORTY SIXTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY Upon the entrance of the Most Puissant Grand Master, accompanied by the Grand Council Officers, the One Hundred and Forty Sixth Annual Assembly of the Supreme Grand Council, Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada, Royal and Select Masters, was opened in the Glengarry Best Western Truro, Nova Scotia on May 3, 2013 at 8:30 am, IN FULL FORM by the Most Puissant Grand Master Gary Charles Patterson. The following Grand Council Officers were at their Stations: M. Ill. Comp. Gary Charles Patterson Grand Master Rt. Ill. Comp. W. H. John Baird Deputy Grand Master Rt. Ill. Comp. Laurie M. Bishop Grand PCW Rt. Ill. Comp. E. Carson Jackson Grand Capt of the Guard Rt. Ill. Comp. Charles R. MacKinlay Grand Treasurer M. Ill. Comp. John R. Dollimount Grand Recorder M. Ill. Comp. H C Lindsay Woodhams Grand Recorder (Emeritius) Rt. Ill. Comp. James Amos Grand Chaplain Rt. Ill. Comp Dalton Lease Grand Master of Ceremonies Rt. Ill. Comp. Wayne A. Porter Grand Organist V. Ill. Comp. Peter Townsend Grand Conductor of Council V. Ill. Comp. Wayne Hollis (PT) Grand Steward V. Ill. Comp. Reginald Jodrie Grand Standard Bearer V. Ill. Comp Jack Wheeliker Grand Sentinel

5 COMMITTEES The Grand Master announced the following Committees: General Assembly Chairman: Registration: Condition of the Order: Installations: Grand Royal Ark Mariner Lodge Grand Council Scrutinizers: Graham Campbell Graham Campbell Roy Lively, George O Leary & Hugh John Palmer Charles Rutt, George O Leary W. Job Parsons NA The Registration Committee reported that 15 Councils were represented at the Grand Assembly. There being a constitutional number of Councils present, the Grand Master proclaimed the One Hundred and Forty Sixth Annual Assembly legal to legislate the business of this Grand Council. It was moved by the Deputy Grand Master on behalf of the Advisory Board that honorary rank be conferred on all eligible guests from Sister Grand Jurisdictions. Seconded by the Grand Principal Conductor of the Work. Carried. RECEPTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS The Grand Master of Ceremonies retired and escorted the guests from Sister Grand Jurisdictions to the Altar where they were introduced, greeted by the Grand Master, accorded Grand Honors and escorted to the East. Representing the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Maine - Rt. Ill. Comp. William Sawyer; the Grand Representative of Maine to the Supreme Grand Council of the Eastern jurisdiction of Canada RECEPTION OF CONCORDANT BODIES The Grand Master of Ceremonies retired and escorted the representatives of the Concordant Bodies to the altar where they were introduced, greeted by the Grand Master given Grand Honors and invited to a seat in the East: The York Rite Sovereign College of North America: Right Eminently Distinguished Brother David Hardy, Preceptor General. The Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests: Right Eminent Knight Priest, Lawrin C. Armstrong, Past Grand Superintendent District 21, Canada East. The Covent General, Knights of the York Cross of Honor: Eminent Knight Gerald A. Riley, Personal Representative of the Grand Master General. The Sovereign Great Priory of Canada, Knights Templar: Most Eminent Knight W. Marshall Black,GCT, Past Supreme Grand Master. The Masonic and Military Order of Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine and Appendant Orders: Most Illustrious Knight Companion W. Job Parsons GCC, Past Grand Sovereign. The Grand Conclave, Order of the Secret Monitor of Canada: Right Worthy Brother George R. O`Leary, Deputy Grand Supreme Ruler. Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Nova Scotia with Jurisdiction of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Most Excellent Companion, Charles E. E. Rutt: Grand High Priest. Representing the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Ill Sir Wendell E. Dawson,

6 RECEPTION OF THE GRAND MASTER The Grand Master of Ceremonies retired and escorted Most Worshipful Bro. Reo. J. Matthews, Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, AF & AM to the Altar, where he was introduced, escorted to the East, welcomed by the Grand Master, presented with the Gavel and accorded Grand Honors. FLAG CEREMONY The Color Party under the direction of MIC Gerald A. Riley was admitted and the flags of Canada, England, The United States of America, and Nova Scotia were presented and the appropriate Anthems were sung. RECEPTION OF PAST GRAND MASTERS The following Past Grand Masters were presented at the altar: H. C. Lindsay Woodhams W. Marshall Black Gerald A. Riley Charles E. E. Rutt Philip H. Henderson Earle C. MacDonald Neil W. Astle 2003[H] Tabor Ted J. Caulier Walter Job Parsons George R. O`Leary Charles R. MacKinlay 2009[H] John R. Dollimount John Hugh Palmer Roy E. Lively The Grand Master Welcomed the Past Grand Masters and thanked them for their help and support during his year in office. Following Grand Honors, M. Ill. Comp. H.C.L. Woodhams expressed the thanks of the Past Grand Masters and pledged their continued support to this Grand Council. It was moved by the Grand Recorder seconded by the Grand PCW that the Grand Master be empowered to change the order of business at his discretion. Carried. It was moved by the Grand Recorder seconded by the Grand Treasurer that the minutes of the 145 th Annual Assembly be accepted as printed and circulated in the 2012 proceedings. Carried. REGRETS Regrets were received from: Grand Council of New Hampshire MIC John Lingley Grand Council of Vermont MIC Charles Webber Grand Council of Massachusetts MIC Cecil E. Decker Grand Council of Ontario MIC Douglas Hall Grand Council of Western Canada MIC Harald R. K. Weiland Grand Council of Michigan MIC Frederick Healey MIC Gerald Budden MIC Samuel Karrel MIC William Baldwin VIC Brian Dillon MIC G. Barrie MacLellan VIC William Merriam RIC Stafford Bellman

7 RECEPTION OF INSPECTORS-GENERAL The Grand Master welcomed the Inspectors General present, Robert Meyer (NS), T. Ronald Tallon (NB & PE) and Derek Tuck (NL), Richard Robert (QC) and thanked them for their work on behalf of Grand Council. He then conferred Past Grand Rank of Rt. Ill. Past Grand Inspectors General on those retiring from office and wished those continuing every success in the coming year. RECEPTION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES The Grand Recorder read the names of the Grand Representatives and those present presented themselves at the Altar. The Grand Master welcomed them and requested that they convey his warm personal greetings to the Grand Councils that they have the honor to represent. Following Grand Honors, M. Ill. Comp. Charles E.E. Rutt, spoke on behalf of the Grand Representatives, and thanked the Grand Master for his kind words. Grand Master s Address To the Supreme Grand Council Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada Royal and Select Masters:. Most Worshipful the Grand Master, Grand Council, Past Most Illustrious Grand Masters, Grand Council Officers past and present, Distinguished Visitors, and Companions all. On behalf of this Supreme Grand Council I Welcome, Greet, and Thank each of you for your support and attendance. It is indeed an Honour and a Privilege to deliver this address on the occasion of this 146 th Annual Assembly of the Supreme Grand Council of the Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada, Royal and Select Masters. My Companions I find it difficult to find the appropriate words to express my gratitude to you for allowing me to serve as The Most Puissant Grand Master for this great Jurisdiction. The time I have shared with you and the experience of this journey over the past year will ever be embedded in my memory. I have no desire to subject you to a prolonged address, nor do I wish to appear to be preaching, for you are the Faithful and you are the Heart of this great institution. However this is my only opportunity to account for my activities of the year just passed, so I ask for your attention for a few more minutes. I also ask that you serve as Ambassadors to your Councils and carry this message to those who cannot be here, and more especially to those who may not be regular attenders. Firstly, I wish to acknowledge the hard work of all those who have dedicated their time to assure the success of this Grand Council Assembly. Without their efforts we could not be so gathered. The Grand Recorder, Most Ill Comp John Dollimount, whose work never ends, always having one more issue to have to deal with, a true professional who has guided this assembly. To all those Companions who give their time so freely to work on the committees of Registration, Credentials, and Elections and to the Ladies who planned and implemented the various programs. To the Companions of The Lion of Judah Council who provided the Furnishings and last minute support to this Grand Assembly. To the Hotel Management and Staff for these great facilities. To Companion Graham Campbell, Chairman of the General Arrangements Committee 2013, for his many hours of planning and frustrations in the making of this event. And lastly, but certainly not the least, the most important element, You for your attendance. During the year past, I visited each Council within Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick. I attended at Montreal for a joint meeting of the three Councils located in the Province of Quebec and though I did not attend formally, did have the opportunity to meet with many of the Companions of Newfoundland while attending the Annual Communication of the Grand Chapter of Newfoundland and Labrador. I was also in attendance for as many Lodges of Royal Arc Mariners as my calendar would allow, and I accepted invitations to several Councils for special occasions during which time I had the privilege of making several presentations. I represented your Grand Council at the Grand Chapter of Newfoundland

8 and Labrador, the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, the Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island, and was received and recognized at the Annual Assembly of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America in Toronto. In all cases I was received and recognized in a warm Fraternal manner. I thank the Deputy Grand Master, the Grand Principal Conductor of the Work, and the Grand Inspectors General, as well as those PGMs who represented me on those occasions that I could not be present. During my visits to the Councils of the Jurisdiction, I was received warmly and with great respect. I had the opportunity to renew old acquaintances and strengthen many friendships. Many of the Companions who make up the backbone of the Cryptic Rite are the same movers and shakers who work so hard in all aspects of Freemasonry to assure its success and preservation. I observed during my visits that the most successful Councils were those that demonstrated the highest possible standards in their work and the greatest pride in their Councils, by their regular attendance, dedication to excellence in the execution of the Ritual, and a strong social bond that became a must for every meeting. This success is visible from without and makes recruiting rather easy by creating an environment that that generates among our Brother Masons a desire to be a part of. The ceremonies of the Cryptic Masonry are important to complete the story of the York Rite. These ceremonies, when done properly and if possible in costume, are in my opinion, some of the most beautiful ceremonies conferred within the Craft. The atmosphere generated within our Councils is that of warmth and respect and in most cased our Members have been long time friends who have walked the various paths of Masonry together. Thus, they form an association more resembling a tightly knit family, than a loose assembly of estranged Brothers who manage to meet only at stated meetings. This is what we are and we need to tell our story. We have something to offer and if we maintain high standards and demonstrate true Brotherly love and affection, we will continue to be successful and prosper, thus creating a Masonic connection that others will want to share. This year we have had two projects become a reality which I believe will enhance our visibility and participation by our Membership. Firstly, with the ever increasing cost of fuel, the vastness of our Jurisdiction, the amount of time being spent in travel, the safety concerns associated with travel, and the obligations to family commitment, it is becoming more difficult to entice Companions to accept Grand Council appointments that require their attendance at Board and Committee Meetings. To this end many Jurisdictions have begun to experiment with both tele-conferencing and video-conferencing and the initial results have been positive with participation in some cases increasing from thirty percent to eighty percent. The Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia has implemented the program within their Jurisdiction and we thank the MWGM for his invitation for us to become a participating user. At our last General Assembly, we agreed to participate in the program and we are now ready to implement the necessary training so we can take advantage of this opportunity and I urge the Grand Master Elect to pursue this initiative for the good of the Craft. The second project is the recognition of a National Charity unique to the Cryptic Rite Canada wide. In 2011, a proposal was made to the Grand Councils of Eastern and Western Jurisdictions to join with Central in Ontario to become a National Organization with Directorship from all three Jurisdictions. At the 2012 Assemblies this proposal was accepted for implementation by the General Membership of both Jurisdictions. Since that time the Foundation has been formalized and the name changed to the Cryptic Rite Charitable Foundation and is now ready to receive donations in support of its work in the Research and study of Neurodegenerative Diseases such as Alzheimer s and Parkinson s. We strongly urge the Membership to support this worthy Charity and help end some of these horrible diseases. I am most grateful to many Friends and Companions for their contributions over the past year and I wholeheartedly say thank you. To our Grand Recorder M Ill Comp John Dollimount and our Grand Treasurer M Ill Comp Charles MacKinlay, who so efficiently manage the day to day affairs of this Grand Council, To the Past Grand Masters of this Grand Council, I thank you for your patience, understanding and advice. I have leaned on some more than others for assistance, but was refused by none. To the Members of the Board of General Purposes and to those who serve the many committees where the real work is tirelessly and quietly carried out in support of the Grand Council as a whole, we thank you. The many hours you labour are for the most part invisible to our General Membership, but be assured, without your hard work and dedication to these important engagements, this Grand Council could not exist. Your efforts are a true testimony of your love for the Craft. To my own Council, Adoniram No 10, I thank you for your encouragement and support. I more than likely would not have considered offering for election to Grand Council had it not been for your urging. I have been fortunate to have some very special people around me to help me on my journey. To my wife, Nancy, who has always supported me in my endeavours, I am grateful beyond words. Three Companions

9 have been of particular assistance, Rt Ill Comp Dalton Lease Grand Master of Ceremonies, Rt Ill Comp James Amos Grand Chaplain, and V Ill Comp Reginald Jodrie The Grand Standard Bearer, I thank you warmly and sincerely. Today marks the end of a journey for me and the beginning of a new one for another. I have learned to appreciate Masonry in a new light as a result of my journey. I wish the new Officers Elect the greatest success, happiness and reward. Please be assured that you have my support at anytime you wish, all you have to do is ask. In closing my Companions, one final thank you and please know this, I am proud to be a Cryptic Rite Mason. Respectfully Submitted Most Illustrious Companion Gary C Patterson MPGM Deputy Grand Master To the Supreme Grand Council Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada Royal and Select Masters: It was my pleasure to attend the 145 th Annual Assembly of the Supreme Grand Council held in Truro, Nova Scotia on May 4, 2012, at which time I was honoured to be installed as your Deputy Grand Master. While attending the Annual Assembly it was my privilege to represent our most Puissant Grand Master Ill. Comp. Gary C. Patterson at the Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Upon our Grand Master s official visit to the Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Newfoundland and Labrador last May it was my pleasure to be able to accompany him. Also, I was proud to be able to represent him, and our Grand Council, at the Annual Meeting of the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador last October. I was happy to attend the Advisory Board Meeting of October 26, 2012, which was held at the Masonic Building in Amherst, Nova Scotia. Immediately after that meeting I was able to attend a meeting of the Knights of the York Cross of Honour. I have attended most of the Council Meetings and those of St. David s Royal Ark Mariner Lodge and was pleased to see Right Ill. Companion Derek Tuck, our Grand Inspector General in attendance. Also, I have attended many Lodge meetings and those of other Masonic bodies where I brought greetings on behalf Most Ill Companion Gary C. Patterson, and our Grand Council. It pleased me to see that there has been an influx of new Royal Arch Masons in this area, all of whom have received an application to join Eastern Council No. 6. I am confident this will benefit us in the near future. I wish to thank the Grand Council and its members for the support and the privileges they have afforded me. Respectively and Fraternally, W.H. John Baird Deputy Grand Master

10 Principal Conductor of the Work To the Supreme Grand Council Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada Royal and Select Masters: Companions it is my privilege to present this report as Grand Principal Conductor of the Work for 2012/2013. I would like to thank the Companions of the Jurisdiction for their confidence placed in me when electing me to this office. I strive to conduct myself in a manner becoming a Grand Officer of this Supreme Grand Council Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada Royal and Select Masters and look forward to your continued help and guidance for many years to come. It was my honor and pleasure to represent the Most Puissant Grand Master, Most Illustrious Companion Gary C. Patterson at the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick in May of I have supported the MPGM Gary C. Patterson at his official visits to The York Council # 11 in Fredericton and Saint John Council # 1 in Saint John. I have also attended the advisory board meeting in November 2012, the advisory board with the suggestions and the guidance of all companions continue to try to keep our order healthy and the Companions best interest in mind. Remember Companions we all must work together and communicate with one another to make and keep our individual Councils and Grand Council strong, healthy, happy and productive. Encourage one another and help out your senior members and look to them for guidance and help when needed for they have a wealth of knowledge behind them. I am confident they would love to share it with you. I had a great year and look forward to future years and pledge my continuing support to this our Supreme Grand Council Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada Royal and Select Masters. Fraternally; Rt. Ill. Companion Laurie M. Bishop Grand Principal Conductor of the Work Grand Recorder s Report To the Supreme Grand Council Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada, Royal and Select Masters; It is with pleasure that I submit my second report to this Grand Jurisdiction. Data Base Work continues with the regular updating of the database and again I express my sincere Thanks to the recorders and secretaries of the jurisdiction for their assistance in this ongoing work. The accuracy and relevance of the information in no small part depends on your input. Web Site At present we are still operating with the old site, it is hoped that the issue of an updated will be resolved in the near future. Again I express my Thanks to Companion Wilson for his cooperation and work in keeping the information available through the site current.

11 Membership The changes in the membership for 2012 are detailed below: Membership Changes Councils 2012 Council Joined Reinstated Affiliated Deceased Demitted Suspended Change Saint John # Chebucto/Richard. # Victoria # Orient # Eastern NL # MacDougall # Tantramar # Garden of the Gulf # Adoniram # The York # The Austin Bentley # Central NL # Son Shem # E.B.N. Cochrane # Lion of Judah # Reine de Saba Totals ** The actual number of deceased companions was 26 (4 companions belonged to two councils)

12 Membership Changes Royal Ark Mariner Lodges 2012 Lodge Joined Reinstated Affiliated Deceased Demitted Suspended Change Cobequid M.J.A. Wagner Monckton Saint David's W.G. Young Totals Detailed Membership Changes Companion Council Affiliated (1) Alex. Noseworthy Eastern NL # 6 Joined (18) Jason D. L. Robicheau Chebucto-Richardson # 3

13 Georges Apreutesei Victoria # 4 Nicaise Dovonou Victoria # 4 Fady Lahoud Victoria # 4 Christian Meunier Victoria # 4 Jacques Montreuil Victoria # 4 Georges Panitchersky Victoria # 4 Peter Pascali Victoria # 4 Allan Carter Eastern NL # 6 Harlow Snippen Eastern NL # 6 Robert A. MacIsaac MacDougall # 7 William R. MacLeod MacDougall # 7 Bruce A. V. Hall Adoniram # 10 Alan D. Jarvis Adoniram # 10 Jonathan Watson Adoniram # 10 Frederick S. Fletcher The Austin Bentley # 15 Lee Barrett Stone The Austin Bentley # 15 Bruce Durrant Son Shem # 17 Reinstated (3) Manuel Koumbias Saint John # 1 Michael C. Kruger MacDougall # 7 Murray J. Rusk Garden of the Gulf # 9 Deceased (26) John A. Dunham Saint John # 1 Walter B. Flewelling Saint John # 1 Calvin H. Griffith Saint John # 1 *Robert M. Johnston Saint John # 1 Harlan T. Billard Chebucto Richardson # 3

14 Ernest E. Brown Chebucto Richardson # 3 Benjamin H. Grant Chebucto Richardson # 3 Alex Drummond Victoria # 4 Bryan Jackson Victoria # 4 Robert McConnell Victoria # 4 Grant H. Peterson Victoria # 4 Joseph Sulik Victoria # 4 *Richard C. Thomas Victoria # 4 *Ernest E. Decker Orient # 5 Donald Duncan Orient # 5 Robert Hudson Eastern NL # 6 Stirling Kelloway Eastern NL # 6 Wallace R. Noel Eastern NL # 6 *Kenneth C. Crook Adoniram # 10 John A. Smith Adoniram # 10 *Kenneth C. Crook The Austin Bentley # 15 William J. K. Gibson The Austin Bentley # 15 James MacIntoish The Austin Bentley # 15 Gerald M. W. Hewitt Central NL # 16 *Robert M. Johnston Central NL # 16 Gerald S. Kennedy Central NL # 16 David Y. Lawton Central NL # 16 *Richard C. Thomas Son Shem # 17 Richard Haughen E. B. N. Cochrane # 18 *Ernest E. Decker Lion of Judah # 19 *Denotes Companions that were members of more than one Council.

15 Demitted (19) Peter Hazen Saint John # 1 Manuel Koumbias Saint John # 1 Robert G. Bergeron Chebucto Richardson # 3 Grant A. Alden Victoria # 4 Leon Estabrooke Victoria # 4 Mervin Jones Victoria # 4 G. Kamal Lutfi Victoria # 4 M. James MacDonald Orient # 5 Ralph W. Edwards Tantramar # 8 Richard D. Haynes Adoniram # 10 Charles A. Bartlett The York # 11 Timothy E. Wiebe The York # 11 Reginald C. Ritchie The Austin Bentley # 15 Nigel Rollo The Austin Bentley # 15 Maxwell Morris Central NL # 16 George Parthenois Son Shem # 17 Russell Orchard E. B. N. Cochrane # 18 Graham Campbell Lion of Judah # 19 Stephen Swan Lion of Judah # 19 Suspended (4) Robert J. Gullage MacDougall # 7 Brian Allen Son Shem # 17 Tatoul Baronian Son Shem # 17 Lazar Kalipolidis Son Shem # 17

16 This year we have experienced a net decline of twenty seven (27) companions. We mourn the loss of twenty six (26) companions who have laid down their working tools. The addition of eighteen (18) new members to our ranks is encouraging. T the time of writing I am aware of other new members who received their Royal Masters Degree in 2012, these will appear in the 2013 statistics as they complete the Select Master Degree. Hopefully this will continue as we increase our recruitment efforts the new Circle of Perfection presentation can be a useful tool in this regard. Companions again we are unable to control the numbers lost to the great leveller of mankind and this year we have been especially hard hit. The low number of Suspensions (4) this year is most encouraging and while the number of Suspensions (19) is down from a year ago we still need to work on this issue. We need to look at this issue and maybe make an extra effort to determine why companions join and then are lost to us. Conclusion: My sincere Thank You is expressed to the recorders and scribes in the Councils and Lodges for their tremendous assistance and co-operation. This year has seen a number of new faces added to the list of recorders; I welcome all of you and look forward to working with you throughout the year. To those who have moved on from the recorder s office on behalf of the Supreme Grand Council I extend heartfelt thanks to all of you for your efforts and valued work over the years and best wishes as you move to another phase of your Masonic journeys. Respectively Submitted; John R. Dollimount PMPGM Grand Recorder Supreme Grand Council, Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada Royal and Select Masters Grand Recorder s Operating Account January 1, 2012 December 31, 2012 Balance Jan 1, 2012 $ Revenue Advance 02 Feb Advance 22 May Total Advances $ Expenses Computer Ink Computer Anti-Virus Postage Office Supplies Web site Registration Total Expenses $ Balance 31 Dec 2012 $ John R. Dollimount PMPGM Grand Recorder

17 Grand Treasurer s Report To the Supreme Grand Council of the Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada, Royal and Select Masters: I am pleased to submit this, my fifth report, as your Grand Treasurer on the financial activities of our Grand Council for the year I am pleased to say we have again realized a surplus on operations comparable to the previous year and an increase in total assets about double the previous year. The deposit account with Manulife Bank has grown to the level that it is now felt $10, can be transferred to a G.I.C. This will be done in the first quarter of There is no expectation that interest returns will improve significantly during this year. I move that this report be received and tabled pending the report of the Grand Financial Examiners. Fraternally and respectfully; Charles R. MacKinley PMPGM (Hon) Grand Treasurer Supreme Grand Council Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada Royal and Select Masters Record of Investments as of December 31, 2012 Account Issue Original Interest Interest Maturity Number Date Principal Rate Type Date Jun , % Compound 12-Jun-2013 (Yr.4 of 5) Mar , % Compound 30-Mar-2013 (Yr. 1 of 5) Dec , % Simple 09-Dec Jan , % Simple 27-Jan Apr , % Simple 05-Apr-2016 Total $47, All of the above investments are with TD Canada Trust One investment with Manulife Bank Business Advantage Account # Value as of April 30, $15, (Including Interest) Rate 1.50% Total Principal Value of all Investments $62,545.95

18 Supreme Grand Council, Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada Royal and Select Masters Annual Financial Statement January 1, 2012 December 31, 2012 General Account Balance January 1, 2012 $ 6, Receipts: Assessment Council Dues $ Regalia Supplies Sales Interest TD Bank GIC s Degree fees TIM Donation Meeting Dinner non members Registrations 0.00 Other fees 0.00 Postage Recovered 0.00 Miscellaneous 0.00 Total $ $ Expenses: Transfer to Investment $ 0.00 Regalia Purchases Annual Proceedings Annual Proceedings Retirement Gift Video Conferencing fee share Dishonored Cheques Grand Council Hotel Expense * Printing Dues Cards 0.00 Honorariums ** Website Registration, Computer, Ink, Postage and Office Supplies See Grand Recorder s attached statement Advisory Board Grand Assembly Joint Expense Grand Recorder Impress Account *** Total $ General Account Balance Dec. 31, Excess of Receipts *** Advance for the year $ Spent $ Balance Jan 1, 2012 $ Dec 31, 2012 $ ** $ each to Grand Master and Grand Recorder *Grand Recorder 2012 Annual Assembly Total Assets: General Account TD Bank $ 7, Savings Account Manulife Bank $15, (Apr 30, 2012 GIC s TD Canada Trust $47, (Summary attached) Total $69, Increase over 2011 $ Charles R. MacKinlay PMPGM (Hon) Grand Treasurer

19 Financial Examiner s Report To the Supreme Grand Council Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada Royal and Select Masters: We are pleased to present the Financial Examiners Report for the period January 1, 2012 to December 31, As the Financial Examiner s appointed to examine the financial statements and records of the Treasurer and Recorder, we report the records and statements accurate and in good order. The summary as reported by Grand Treasurer indicates a favorable balance in the General Account of $7,066.46, Special Savings Account $15, and G.I.C. s totaling $47, We continue to have great leadership in the positions of The Grand Treasurer and Grand Recorder and they are to be commended for their excellent work on our behalf. Sincerely and Fraternally; M. Ill. Companion Gerald A. Riley V. Ill. Companion Murray F. Gardner

20 Report of Grand Inspector General for Quebec To the Supreme Grand Council, Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada, Royal and Select Masters: Please allow me to begin this, my first report as GIG of Quebec, by thanking the Most Puissant Grand Master Gary Patterson for the trust, honour and privilege awarded me as his representative for the province of Quebec. I was welcomed very warmly in each of the province s three councils, on my inspection visits. I received, from each TIM, the expression of his loyalty and that of his Companions toward the Supreme Grand Council and the Most Puissant Grand Master. I should mention that, on each of my visits, the welcome I received from the Brethren was always exceptional, the environment cordial and the atmosphere warm and fraternal; it is indeed good to have the opportunity to visit Quebec s councils. I ve had the pleasure of accompanying our Grand Master, in March 2013, on his joint visit to Quebec s three councils: Victoria Council No. 4, which was our host in Montreal, Son Shem Council No. 17 from Sherbrooke, and Conseil Reine de Saba No 20 from Quebec City. In all the district councils, the books are well kept (although one had some difficulties in that area), and finances are managed healthily. The secretaries and treasurers deserve our congratulations. None of the councils has any financial problems or capitalized debt. The number of members present at each council meeting varies little from one year to the next, ranging from acceptable to very good. I should note, however, that none of the councils has a specific program aimed at reducing the number of absentee members. Furthermore, I should note that, in the preceding year, very few new companions were admitted in each of the three councils. Regarding the Honorary degrees, last fall at Victoria Council No. 4, nine Companions received the degree of Super-Excellent Master on October 29 th and seven members received the degree of Royal Ark Mariner on the November 30 th. In closing, I would like to thank the district Companions for their support during my year as GIG. I would especially like to thank Comp. Robert Juteau, Th. Ill. Companion Marcel Moisan and Rt Ill. Companion Paul Arturi who have accompanied me during my official visits. I further would like to thank the Rt Ill. Companion Gilles Chiniara for his constant support. Respectfully submitted, Richard Robert Grand Inspector General (Quebec)

21 Report of Grand Inspector General for New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island To the Supreme Grand Council of the Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada, Royal and Select Masters; I hereby submit my annual report for the year as Grand Inspector General. It is an honour to have had the privilege of being the Grand Inspector General for NB/PE; and I wish to thank the Companions of the Garden of the Gulf Council No.9 and the Supreme Grand Council Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada Royal and Select Masters for the confidence placed in me. Visits have been made to all Councils and to the Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners. Three of the four Councils were visited two or more times. I have endeavoured to attend all the Most Puissant Grand Master s visits and have gained much from being present. Generally speaking there has been a renewed interest in the Cryptic Rite in this District. It is my belief that this is partly due to the Circle of Perfection presentation. All Councils have new members and interest is there. Work still needs to be done on retention and participation of all members. Masonic Education, with topics displayed in the summons may help. The work which I witnessed was always done with dignity. However, more time can always be spent on ritualistic work. What a delight it was to witness pieces of work well done with pride from memory. On each visit I delivered a message on What is the Cryptic Rite? which was received well by the Companions. I tried to answer all questions that were presented with thought and diplomacy. All individual reports with addendums, where necessary, have been provided except for one addendum. This shall be submitted before this year is over. I appreciate the work of Ill. Comp. Nelson Hurry, my secretary, who travelled with me and also Ill. Comp. David Bell who accompanied me when possible. Respectively Submitted; T. Ronald Tallon Grand Inspector General New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island

22 Report of Grand Inspector General for Nova Scotia To the Supreme Grand Council of the Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada, Royal and Select Masters. The Nova Scotia District comprises seven Councils and three Royal Ark Mariner Lodges. I have made official visits to each of them and thank M. Ill. Comp. Hugh Palmer and Rt. Ill. Comp. Terry Read for accompanying me for most of the more than 3000 km of early and late night hours on the road. In spite of declining members and ageing membership, the Councils keep our time honoured traditions alive and transmit the valuable lessons of our Degrees to a new generation of Masons in search of further light. In each Council I found a core of long serving Companions ready and willing to make their skills and experience available to maintain the high standard of excellence suggested by the ritual. Unfortunately many officers have to refer to the printed ritual in the performance of their duties. On the other hand, I have witnessed the flawless delivery of lectures and dialogues worthy of emulation. Cryptic Masonry is a vital link in the scheme of our craft s teachings and to sustain our numbers and, hopefully grow, we are dependent on the Royal Arch Chapters. All companions of the Royal Arch should be made aware of how the Council completes the cycle of loss, preservation and recovery of the Word. A vigorous promotion of the Circle of Perfection lecture might go a long way in convincing our Royal Arch Companions to seek the lessons of the Cryptic Council. It has been a distinct honour and privilege to serve the Supreme Grand Council of the Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada Royal and Select Masters as Grand Inspector General for Nova Scotia. I thank the Companions of Orient Council for nominating and the Most Puissant Companion Gary Patterson for appointing me to this challenging position. My thanks and appreciation to all the Councils and Royal Ark Mariner Lodges for the fraternal welcome and the courtesies extended to me on my official visits. Respectively Submitted Rt. Ill. Comp. Robert H. Meyer Grand Inspector General Nova Scotia

23 Report of Grand Inspector General for Newfoundland & Labrador To the Supreme Grand Council of the Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada, Royal and Select Masters. It is both an honour and a privilege to bring to you this my first of two annual reports on Cryptic Rite Masonry in the province of Newfoundland. On June 12, 2012 I made my first official visitation to my home Council, Eastern Council # 6 at Freemasons Hall, Mt. Pearl. This visit was actually somewhat unscheduled and unplanned due to a slight miscommunication. It was my initial intent to make an official visit a little later in the year after gaining a little more experience and during a night on which a degree was being held. However, as my upcoming visit had already been announced in the Council s notice paper, I proceeded. I will admit, though, that it was a great pleasure to greet my mother Council while in my new office. On this occasion, I was warmly received by 12 of our 37 members. On October 23, 2012 I had the extreme pleasure of visiting Central Newfoundland Council # 16 for the first time where I proceeded to bring the regards of our Most Puissant Grand Master and of the Supreme Grand Council. As our Grand Master s representative, I was given the enjoyable (and humbling) task of presenting jewels for Meritorious Service and Treasurer s Long Service to members present. I was greeted well by 14 of their 31 members, some of them old friends and some new, and was treated to a wonderful mid-meeting meal. Central Newfoundland Council continues to meet on a semi-regular basis under dispensation, usually during the morning with a noontime break for refreshments. This is due to the large region that makes up their membership and gives them the ability to coordinate their Council meetings with those of other Masonic bodies. So far, this has worked well for them. I very much look forward to my next visit with them sometime later this year. On November 22, 2012 I was officially present at St. David s Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners, moored to Eastern Council, where I was received by 10 of its 19 members. As St. David s meets only three times per year, it is difficult to schedule an official visit during a night when degree work is taking place. This is further compounded by the fact that both Eastern Council and St. David s Lodge usually share the meeting night and room with our local Preceptory and time is often at a premium. It may also be worthy to note that Central Newfoundland Council does not have a Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners but does continue to confer the degrees. During all occasions, I have had the opportunity to examine the minutes and accounts of all bodies and find them to be well in order. Eastern Council did experience a brief period of difficulty at the start of 2012 with the bank presenting some challenges in changing signing authority. Furthermore, St. David s Lodge does not maintain its own set of accounts as these fall under the auspices of Eastern Council and therefore the aforementioned challenges applied equally to both bodies. However, I understand that these issues have since been resolved andthings are now proceeding well. I commend the recorders and treasurers of both Councils for a job well done. While present at both Councils, I expressed my desire to see that the Super Excellent Master s degree be conducted on a regular basis. I have been given to understand that Central Newfoundland Council has conducted the degree in the recent past. It has been quite some time since the degree was last performed in Eastern Council and because of some discontinuity in the minutes in by-gone years, there is some uncertainty as to when it was last held and who has actually received it. We hope rectify this soon. Also, at a recent meeting, it was discussed that the long form of the degree, while infinitely preferable to the short form, was not feasible for us due to the numbers required and the need for costumes and props. As an intriguing prospect, someone put forward the possibility of conducting the degree in conjunction with Central. We shall see.

24 I have also spoken with both councils regarding the Circle of Perfection in Ancient Craft Masonry and have expressed the importance of seeing this done. While I am sure that almost all members of our respective Chapters are aware of the existence of Cryptic Rite Masonry, the Circle of Perfection provides much insight into its importance to Masonry as a whole as well as the history of the Cryptic Rite and why we do what we do. I have been informed that Central Newfoundland Council has already brought some of this information back to their constituent Chapters and continues to do so. I look forward to hearing the results of their efforts. Also, I have been in active talks with some members of Eastern Council and hope to personally play a role in presenting this important piece of Masonic information to our local Chapter sometime in the very near future. I had not intended for this report to be quite so long. However, those who know me know me to be thorough. My first year in this role has been both rewarding and enjoyable and I greatly look forward to the events of my remaining term. As always, I remain at the disposal of our Most Puissant Grand Master and the Supreme Grand Council. Respectfully submitted, Derek Tuck Grand Inspector General Newfoundland and Labrador Greetings from the Concordant Bodies The Grand Master called on the following guests who brought greetings from their respective bodies: Right Illustrious Companion William Sawyer Most Eminent Knight W. Marshall Black G.C.T. Eminent Knight Gerald Riley Most Excellent Comp. Charles E. E. Rutt Most Illustrious Comp. W. Job Parsons G.C.C. Illustrious Sir Wendell Dawson Right Eminent Knight Priest Lawrin Armstrong Right Worthy Brother George R. O`Leary Right Eminently Distinguish Brother David Hardy Grand Council of Maine Sovereign Great Priory of Canada Covent General; Knights of the York Cross of Honor Grand High Priest Grand Chapter of Nova Scotia Grand Imperial Conclave of Canada Philae Shriners Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests Order of the Secret Monitor York Rite Sovereign College of North America

25 MEMORIAL SERVICE The Grand Master called on the Grand Chaplain Rt. Ill. Companion James S. Amos to conduct the Memorial Service. READING OF NAMES Deceased Companions - Calendar Year 2012 Council Companion Date Saint John # 1 Ill. Comp. John Alexander Dunham 10 Apr Comp. Walter Burton Flewelling 19 May 2012 R. Ill. Comp. Calvin Herbert Griffith 4 March 2012 *M. Ill. Comp. Robert McKay Johnston 10 May 2012 Chebucto-Richardson # 3 Ill. Comp. Harlan Thomas Billard 6 Dec Ill. Comp. Ernest E. Brown 22 May 2012 R. Ill. Comp. Benjamin Howard Grant 26 July 2012 Victoria Council # 4 Comp. Alexander Drummond 01 Jan Comp. Bryan Jackson 30 Mar R. Ill. Comp. Robert McConnell 20 Mar Comp. Grant H. Peterson 01 Jan Comp. Joseph Sulik 01 Jan *M. Ill. Comp. Richard Thomas 21 Dec Orient Council # 5 *Ill. Comp. Ernest E. Decker 21 Jan Ill. Comp. Donald Duncan 12 Nov Eastern Newfoundland # 6 Comp. Robert Hudson 09 Apr Comp. Stirling W. R. Kelloway 09 Mar R. Ill. Comp. Wallace R. Noel 07 Sept Adoniram Council # 10 *M. Ill. Comp. Kenneth Cameron Crook (Hon) 18 Dec V. Ill. Comp. John Aubrey Smith 02 Nov The Austin Bentley # 15 *M. Ill. Comp. Kenneth Cameron Crook (Hon) 18 Dec Comp. William John Kirkwood Gibson 27 Feb Comp. James MacIntoish 26 Aug Central NL # 16 Ill. Comp. Gerald M. W. Hewitt 08 Apr *M. Ill. Comp. Robert McKay Johnston 10 May 2012 Ill. Comp. Gerald S. Kennedy 07 Sept Ill. Comp. David Y. Lawton 03 June 2012 Son Shem # 17 *M. Ill. Comp. Richard Thomas 21 Dec E.B.N. Cochrane # 18 Ill. Comp. Richard Haughen 15 Mar Lion of Judah # 19 *Ill. Comp. Ernest E. Decker 21 Jan *Denotes those Companions that were members of more than one council. MINUTE OF SILENCE

26 Rites and Ceremonies Committee Report To the Supreme Grand Council of the Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada, Royal and Select Masters: Only one item was submitted for consideration, that being a further revision of the Installation of Grand Council Officers. The revision has been completed and will be used as the Installation Ceremonies for If there are no objections, we recommend that this Installation Ceremony be accepted, printed and used in the future by this Grand Jurisdiction. Fraternally and respectfully; Gerald A. Riley PMPGM (Chairman) Walter J. Parsons PMPGM Hugh J. Palmer PMPGM Advisory Council Report To The Supreme Grand Council, Eastern Jurisdiction of Canada, Royal and Select Masters: It has been an honour as Deputy Grand Master to serve as Chairman of the Advisory Board for the year 2012 to The Advisory Board meeting was held at the Masonic Building, Amherst, Nova Scotia on October 26, 2012 and was called to order at 12 noon. The meeting began with an opening prayer offered by Rt. Ill. Comp. George Mason. The Grand Master, M. Ill. Comp. Gary C. Patterson welcomed those in attendance and expressed his pleasure at having such a good turnout, indicating that the work of the Board is essential for the success of the Supreme Grand Council, there being twentytwo (22) companions representing nine (9) councils present. Minutes of May 3, 2012 were approved as printed and circulated. There were discussions regarding business arising from these minutes and updates were provided. With regards to Fraternal Relations, no reply has been received from the Grand Council of Portugal. With regards to Cryptic Rite Charitable Foundation, a motion was brought by Rt. Ill. Comp. Tallon and seconded by M. Ill. Comp. Riley that M. Ill. Comp. Dollimount be confirmed as the representative of the Eastern Jurisdiction on the Board of Charitable Foundation. This motion was approved. Concerns were raised regarding the structure and representation on the Board of the Foundation. After considerable discussion it was moved by M. Ill. Comp. Lively and seconded by Rt. Ill. Comp. Chapman that a recommendation be made to restructure the Foundation Board to include two (2) representatives from each of the three Jurisdictions and a Chairman for a total board membership of seven (7). Motion was carried. Grand Master M. Ill. Comp. Patterson indicated that he had made inquiries regarding the use of the video conferencing system for this meeting as a test session but the members of the Board either planned to be in attendance or were occupied in other activities that made them unavailable for a video conference session. He outlined the process for setting up such a session. M. Ill. Comp. Lively gave an update and indicated that Truro and Great Village may be interested in providing online capabilities. There were two pieces of correspondence acknowledged. First correspondence was an invitation from GLNS for May 31 June 2, 2013 Annual Communication marking 275 years of Masonry in Canada