Seasons Greetings From the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland & Labrador FRATERNAL TIDINGS GREETINGS FROM OUR GRAND MASTER. Highlights In This Edition

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1 FRATERNAL TIDINGS GRAND LODGE OF NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR OF ANCEINT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS DECEMBER 2010 EDITOR: RWB DANIEL R. FRAMPTON GREETINGS FROM OUR GRAND MASTER Brethren, This is my first message as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador and I extend my sincerest thanks to all of you for making the 13 th Annual Communications such an enjoyable, successful and memorable event. We should all be proud of our accomplishments - We came together as one, worked together as one and enjoyed each others company. Is this not what Masonry is all about? Most certainly. I have chosen for my theme Foresight thru Reflections. In my address to the gathering at the 13 th Annual Communications you will recall that I indicated that we must look back at our accomplishments and also those areas where we need to focus more attention if we are to build for the future. If we do so, it is my firm belief that we will be the better for it. Brethren, reflecting back on our past enlightens us on how we advanced to where we are today and now looking back, we must chart our course for the future. The Past Grand Masters lead the way to where we are now so let s continue on that path. Building along the way for a brighter future. In closing, the Festive Season is fast approaching and once again we will soon find ourselves enmeshed in the Holiday Season, that very special time of year when we join with our loved ones in sharing centuries-old traditions. As we celebrate in our individual ways, I would ask that you take a moment to remember the less fortunate among us and take the opportunity to practice that virtue we all profess to admire Charity. As some of you have sons, daughters or relatives in the Armed Forces serving our Country overseas, as we do, give thought to them and their families and may the G.A.O.T.U guide them to a safe journey home. From our house to yours, both Lillian and I extend our best wishes for a blessed Christmas and a happy, prosperous and healthy New Year. May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through. John Peyton LODGE OF THE YEAR MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER MWB JOHN A. PEYTON Highlights In This Edition New Lodge Formation Order of Meritorious Service Grand Lodge Officers Lodge of the Year Wreath Laying Ceremonies Honorary Grand Rank Bestowed The Grand Lodge congratulates Neptune Lodge and its membership upon being Awarded Lodge of the Year for 2010 Seasons Greetings From the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland & Labrador

2 PAGE 2 FRATERNAL TIDINGS WESTERN DISTRICT INSTALLATIONS September is a busy time for the Grand Lodge and Our Grand Master is involved Western District Installations Lodge Micmac Installation Notre Dame Lodge Installation Lodge Lomond Installation Cabot Lodge Installation Corner Brook Lodge Installation Canam Lodge Installation Westgate Lodge Installation

3 PAGE 3 FRATERNAL TIDINGS The Leadership of Two Jurisdictions Within Newfoundland & Labrador The Leadership of the two Jurisdictions within the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador met at the Provincial Freemasons Hall during the visit of the Grand Master Mason Bro Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. and Our Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Newfoundland & Labrador Most Worshipful Bro Lawrence Moss along with the Deputy Grand Master RWB John Peyton as well as Bro David Begg Grand Secretary of Scotland on the occasion of the Installation of their District Grand Master, Bro Owen Devereaux. GRAND MASTER MASON OF SCOTLAND TOURS MASONIC PARK RWB James FitzGerald Vice Chair, Masonic Park Board of Directors provided a tour of Masonic Park for Bro Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon,Grand Master Mason of Scotland during his official visit to the Province. Photo from left to right: Bro David Begg Grand Secretary of Scotland, Grand Master Mason Bro Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon, Bro Gerald Taylor District Grand D of C, District Grand Master Bro Owen Devereaux., RWB James FitzGerald. GRAND MASTER MASON VISIT TO LODGE NORTHCLIFFE Scottish Constitution The Official Visit of the Grand Master Mason to Lodge Northcliffe. The banquet proceeded the Installation of the new Master and his Office-Bearers on September 20, Lodge Northcliffe used the visit of the GMM as the "kick-off" to their 100th Anniversary celebrations. Therefore the banquet had both civic and political guests, in addition to the Office-Bearers of DGL, Office-Bearers and spouses of Lodge Brethren. A Glimmer of Light GRAND LODGE PROTOCOL: when attending ceremonial functions both in the Lodge or outside the Lodge the protocol is never to mix and match your regalia. Lodge regalia should never be worn with regalia of other bodies. If your are representing your Lodge or Grand Lodge that is the only regalia to be worn. If you are representing a body such as the Scottish Rite, York Rite Masonry or Shrine you wear the regalia of that body only Reference Article 401 of our Constitution Let there be Peace on Earth and Good will to All Men

4 PAGE 4 GRAND LODGE COMMUNICATION FRATERNAL TIDINGS Order of Meritorious Services Rt. Wor Bro. T.E. David Carmichael of Avalon Lodge was born on June 25, 1937 at Wakeham Bay, in Northern Quebec to Thomas and Margaret Carmichael, where his father was Post Manager at the Hudson Bay Company Trading Post. Bro. David graduated from Bishop Field College in St. John s and subsequently attended Memorial University where he was awarded a B.Sc. Degree and a Graduate Diploma in Educational Administration. He taught at Prince of Wales Collegiate for 4 years and at Bishop s College for 2 years prior to obtaining an MA Degree in Education of the Deaf from Smith College in North Hampton, Mass. He served as Principal at the Newfoundland School for the Deaf for 7 years and then completed his teaching career with the Conception Bay South Integrated School Board serving as a High School Principal, Program Co-ordinator and as Interim Superintendent. David met and eventually and married Patricia L. Parsons and subsequently they had four daughters, Jill, Judy, Janet and Joy. David and Patricia now have four sons-in- law and are the proud grandparents of 10 wonderful grandchildren. Throughout his career in Education David was active in Church and Community affairs serving as a Scout Leader, Sunday School Teacher, Elder and Presbyterian Representative on the Integrated Education Council where he served as President from 1994 to Bro. Carmichael s Masonic career began in 1969 when he was Initiated into Avalon Lodge. He served in various offices and represented his Lodge on both the Patrick Tasker Educational Committee and the Masonic Assurance Committee. He was subsequently installed as Wor. Master in He remains very active in his Lodge having served several terms on the Lodge Committee, the Social Committee and the Installation Team. He was presented with the Distinguished Service Award by his Lodge on June 10 th of this year. He received his Royal Arch Mason Degree in 1969 and subsequently served in various offices of Shannon Chapter, and was installed as Most Excellent High Priest in He served as Grand Representative of the Grand Chapter of North Carolina for many years and holds the Rank of Past Grand Master of the Second Veil from the Grand Chapter of Nova Scotia. He was also an active member of Eastern Council, Royal and Select Masters, for many years, having served in most Offices until forced to retire due to work and study commitments. Bro. David became a founding Brother of Grand Lodge as a Member of Avalon Lodge in November He was subsequently appointed to the Board of General Purposes and undertook the role of Chairman of the Grand Lodge Benevolence Committee. He assisted in the compilation of the Grand Lodge Benevolence Brochure and played a significant role in the initiation of the Nickel-A-Day Campaign for Benevolence which raised in excess of $ 29,000. He continues to serve on this Committee as Secretary. He has served in a variety of rand Lodge Offices and holds the Past Rank of Past Grand Senior Warden. He is the Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of Belgium ( Regular ) David is also a member of Mazol Shrine and plays the drum in the Oriental Band. Very Wor. Bro Edgar Pink of Airways Lodge in Gander was born at Cape La Hune in 1935 and after high school he attended a couple of summer schools in St. John s and taught school for four years. He then joined Transport Canada and went to work at the Port-aux-Basque Loran station as a scope watcher. He later served at Battle Harbour and Comfort Cove before moving to Gander in 1970 where he worked at the Area Control Center. He worked at the Air Traffic Center for twenty one years retiring in In 1959 Bro. Pink married Florence Warren, who grew up in the old Church of England Orphanage in St John s and they became proud parents of a daughter Janice and a son Rodney. They have one grandson, Brian. Bro. Pink has been a lifelong member of the Anglican Church and at present serves as a member of the vestry, a sidesperson and a reader. Bro. Edgar is an outdoors person and loves to peddle around in his garden. He is also an avid salmon fisherman. Bro, Pink began his Masonic journey when he joined Airways Lodge on Nov 3rd, His sponsors were Very Wor. Bros. Ewart Tibbo and Neville Burt. He was raised March 1st, 1988 and served as Master for the year , and again He is a member of Arklie Chapter, Royal Arch Masons and was Most Excellent High Priest in and received the order of High Priesthood May Bro. Pink became a Kt. of the Order of the Temple in Crossroads Preceptory on June 24th 1989, and became the Presiding Preceptor for the year He joined Central Newfoundland Council, Royal and Select Masters, in February of Feb 1990 and became the Thrice Illustrious Master for the year He was appointed Grand Inspector General for Newfoundland District in May of This was a two year appointment. He is a founding member of Terra Nova Lodge No. 35 UD and was appointed its first Director of Ceremonies. He was appointed to the office of Grand Steward by Most Worshipful Bro Donald W. Newell during his term as Grand Master. Brother Pink has an outstanding attendance record in his Lodges and Concordant Bodies and is one of those Masons who is a delight to a presiding officer because he can always be depended upon to be there when needed. May Peace & Charity be your gift at Christmas

5 FRATERNAL TIDINGS PAGE 5 Presentations Annual Communication Humanitarian Award Travelling Banner The Grand Master was also presented with a humanitarian award awarded to him in recognition of the contributions to his chosen charity, Masonic Relief for Cuba. Papers from Farnham VW Bro. John Warren presented Grand Lodge with a Travelling Banner which is a miniature copy of the original. It was gratefully received by our Grand Master. Honorary Past Grand Rank Our Grand Master also received approved papers from the Master of Farnham Lodge of Research, RW Bro. John Baird. Honorary Past Grand Rank of Past Grand Junior Deacon W. Bros. Shane Foote, Hiram Lodge, Gerald Dalley, Notre Dame Lodge, Frank L. Skanes, Clift Lodge, Milligan Batt, Corner Brook Lodge, Cyril Pinsent, Clarenville Lodge, Douglas Stone, Lodge Westmoorland, William E. Smith, Lodge McLeod, and Honorary Past Grand Rank of Past Grand Junior Warden on James Dawe, Kids Eat Smart and School Lunch program Masonic Fraternity has sponsored a Golf Tournament. Money raised is donated to the Kids Eat Smart and School Lunch program. Two representatives of this program were presented with two checks, one by the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland & Labrador, presented by Most Wor. Bro. Lawrence G. Moss and the other by the District Grand Lodge of Newfoundland, Grand Lodge of Scotland by Brother Owen Devereaux, District Grand Master.

6 PAGE 6 FRATERNAL TIDINGS GRAND LODGE OFFICERS Deputy Grand Master Grand Senior Warden Grand Junior Warden Grand Registrar Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Grand Chaplin Assist Grand Secretary Grand Senior Deacon Grand Junior Deacon Grand Director of Ceremonies Grand Supt. Of Works Assist Director of Ceremonies Grand Sword Bearer Grand Organist Grand Pursuivant Grand Steward Grand Steward Grand Steward Grand Steward Grand Standard Bearer Grand Historian Grand Tyler RWB Gerald Budden RWB James FitzGerald (OMS) RWB Daniel Crocker MWB George Cull RWB Carl Keeping RWB Larry Grandy RWB James Smith RWB Allan Carter VWB Roy White VWB Larry Bradley RWB William Earle VWB Herbert Manthorne VWB Ford Sharp VWB Roy Ash RWB Maxwell Sceviour (OMS) VWB Lloyd Piercey VWB Peter Seaward VWB Richard Prosser VWB Cyril Bessey VWB Ellis Stuckless VWB Wilson Piercey VWB John Warren VWB Raymond Anthony The Board of General Purposes Elected & Appointed VWB Robert Mercer VWB John Warren RWB Harry Vokey VWB Wayne Abbott VWB Ron Cole VWB Gary Rose VWB Allister Powell VWB Cluney Mercer DISTRICT GRAND MASTERS RWB Stirling Peyton RWB Scott Ledrew RWB Derek Webster RWB Elmer Ryzuk RWB Don Lambert Labrador Western Central The Peninsulas Avalon

7 FRATERNAL TIDINGS COFFEE FOR THE TROOPS Ontario Freemasons donate Tim Horton's cards for our troops in Afghanistan NOVEMBER 11, REMEMBRANCE DAY Provincial War Memorial WREATH LAYING CEREMONY BY OUR GRAND LODGE The Holy Saints John PAGE 7 John, meaning "Jehovah has been gracious" in Hebrew, is the name of the two great patrons of Masonry, St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist. The feast days for the Holy Saints John were established around the solstices, traditional festival dates for several ancient deities. June 24, about the time of the summer solstice, was selected to honor St. John the Baptist. December 27, about the time of the winter solstice, was set to honor St. John the Evangelist. Exactly how these dates were selected? by the church, stonemasons guilds, or other? is not known, nor, of course, was either saint a Freemason. After spending time in the desert in prayer and meditation, John the Baptist began a ministry which preached reformation. Reformers today generally speak of reforming institutions or society. John the Baptist preached reformation of the individual, thereby reforming society one person at a time. As a sign of new life, initiates of this philosophy were given a ritual bath or baptism. John the Baptist preceded and baptized Jesus. In the middle of a desert, purification by cooling water must have held a special significance. This ceremony, combined with a commitment to change one's life, had to be personally and spiritually uplifting. We know John the Evangelist from his writings, one Gospel and three letters. His message is that to know and love God is to obey His law, that the essential mark of grace is brotherly love, and that the ideal life is to live in a community or fellowship with others of like mind and spirit. In short, God is love, and he who dwells in love, dwells in God, and God in him. The assignment of the feast of St. John the Evangelist on the winter solstice is also symbolically interesting since that day has the least amount of sunlight, but is followed by increasingly longer days of light. The date represents a rebirth, seasonal and personal, following long darkness. Since the goal of Freemasonry is to make good men better, its two great patrons are, appropriately, the Holy Saints John, but it is also intriguing that the Fraternity selected them rather than St. Thomas, who is generally considered the patron saint of architects and builders.

8 FRATERNAL TIDINGS PAGE 8 Masonic Park Tenant Appreciation Day On Friday August the Board of Directors of Masonic Park held their Tenant Appreciation day by inviting all Masonic Park residents to a BBQ at Freemasons Hall. This was also the 30Th. anniversary of the Park's formation and two Anniversary cakes were there to mark the occasion. The event began at noon with a tremendous turnout of residents, who enjoyed the fun and fellowship. Picture 1: The Park Seniors enjoy the Event Picture 2 BBQ L-R, Bro Owen Devereaux, MWB. Larry Moss, VWB James FitzGerald, Vice Chair, Masonic Park Board of Directors, and Bro Darren Jones, Business Manager, Masonic Park. The Board expresses it's sincere gratitude to all who helped, especially the Ladies. Understanding the Work Although we are a relatively small Grand Lodge we do have five Districts with a District Grand Master The Office of District Grand Master is a key component to our Grand Lodge. The Officers elected to these offices are your representative as well as the voice within our Grand lodge. They report directly to our Grand Master on all issues within your District. As members of the Board of General Purposes they vote on issues on your behalf. Their role is very important to your District as they have responsibilities which vary from Education to Ceremony, they also provide administration within the District. They are responsible to conduct District Meetings to support your Lodges and their membership. Its is important that these Officers receive support of the membership to be effective for our Grand Lodge IN PHOTO FROM LEFT TO RIGHT MWB J. PEYTON GRAND MASTER, RWB G. BUDDEN DEPUTY GM, AND THE DISTRICT GRAND MASTERS: RWB ELMER RYZUK THE PENNSULAS, RWB D. WEBSTER CENTRAL, RWB S. PEYTON LABRADOR, RWB D. LAMBERT AVALON, RWB S. LEDREW WESTERN. Glimmer of Light: Which jewels are permitted to be worn by members of this jurisdiction when involved in Lodge or Ceremonial functions? The following jewels are permitted.: The Past Masters Jewel, The Past Secretaries jewel, the Lewis jewel, The Jewel of a Grand Lodge Representative, The Order of Meritorious Services medal. One of the following: The Mark jewel, The Royal Arch Jewel, The High priest jewel ( you can only wear one of the following three jewels of York Rite Masonry at any time which is usually the high jewel of the body however not all three are permitted together) No other jewels or medals are to be worn: Reference Article 400 of our Constitution TERRA NOVA LODGE NO 35, CONSECRATION.. A small portion of the Ceremony of Consecration of Terra Nova Lodge No. 35 The Lodge website has many of the Photo s of the Ceremony check out the website:

9 FRATERNAL TIDINGS SEASONS GREETINGS FROM OUR DISTRICT GRAND MASTERS PAGE 9 RWB Elmer Ryzuk Christmas Greeting from The Peninsulas District As your District Grand Master with My Wife Margaret we extend our warmest and best wishes for A wonderful Christmas An Happy New Year Fraternally Elmer Christmas Greeting from Central District Seasons Greeting from Labrador District As we gather with Family and friends to celebrate the festive season let us ensure that we take time, to give thanks for good fortune, to give thought to those who are unable to be with family to spare a helping hand to those who may be in need and to pray for peace and goodwill From the Brethren and their families in the Big land, Merry Christmas and happy New Year RWB Stirling Peyton As the festive Season rapidly approaches I would like to take this opportunity to wish all masons throughout Central Newfound- RWB Derek Webster land, their families and loved ones a very safe and Happy Christmas. As we celebrate with family and friends. I ask that all of us be more mindful of those less fortunate than ourselves and to practise those virtues which have made us good masons and respect in our commuties. May the new year bring health, prosperity and contentment to you and brotherly love, relief and truth continue to guide us in our daily lives Fraternally Derek Christmas Greeting from Avalon District As we approach the busy holiday season I would encourage all of us to pause and reflect on those Masonic teachings and the beliefs that we hold so dear. From Our Family to yours may this be the most Blessed and Joyous Christmas ever and that 2011 bring nothing but peace prosperity and good health Sincerely & Fraternally Don RWB Donald Lambert Christmas Greeting from Western District During this Christmas Season I extend best wishes to all the brethren and their families. May the new year bring health and happiness to all RWB Scott Ledrew Seasons Greetings From the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland & Labrador

10 PAGE 10 FROM THE EDITORS DESK NEED REGALIA PLEASE CONTACT MWB JIM TULK OUR GRAND LODGE REGALIA REPRESENTATIVE Brethren I would like to thank you for your very kind feedback on our newsletters. I can honestly say I have truly enjoyed servivg you in this role. This Newsletter needs your individual support to ensure success in the future. If you have a photo(s) of activities of your lodge please send them in with a small article and I will do my utmost to have them published in future editions. I would like wish each and everyone of you and your families a wonderful Christmas and a safe and happy new year Always Dan Frampton Knights Templar SCHOLARSHIP FOR DIVINITY STUDENT The Supreme Grand Master the of the Sovereign Great Priory of Canada, Knights Templar, Most Em Thomas Janes Presents a Scholarship to Mr Jeffery Petten, Divinity Student Queens College, St. John s and Rev. Dr. Wayne Short Rector St. Marks Anglican Church St. John s Sponsor Farnham Lodge Brown Bag Lunch Success This edition of Fraternal Tidings was completed with the support of following Brethren. As the editor I would like to thank them for there continued support MWB Donald Newell RWB David Carmichael (OMS) RWB Jim FitzGerald (OMS) RWB Robert Hudson RWB Daniel Crocker Bro David Parsons Farnham Lodge of Research, held a Brown Bag Lunch at Freemasons Hall, Masonic Park, Mount Pearl on November Members and Friends met at noon and enjoyed hearing and sharing additional Masonic Light over the next hour and a half. Two short papers were presented and created interesting discussion and observations afterwards. Concluding discussion centered around the influence of Military and operational trades attire, and it's influence on our present day regalia. The education and fellowship was enjoyed by all, and there are plans to host another Brown Bag Lunch early in the New Year. T HIS EDITION OF FRATERNAL TIDINGS WAS COMPILED BY THE C OMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY RELATIONS B OARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES, G RAND LODGE OF NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR T HANKS FOR ARTICLES FROM:RWB JIM DAVIS,RWB JIM FITZGERALD, RWB LARRY G RANDY, BRO CLAYTON HANDERIGAN SC, T HANKS FOR THE PHOTO S FROM VWB DONALD BENNETT (GRAND LODGE PHOTOGRAPHER)