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0. PAUL THOMAS

Grand First Principal

1972 - 1973

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ORLOUGH PAUL THOMAS Grand First Principal

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Orlough Paul Thomas was born in London, Ontario, December third, 1903, the son of Dougald Paul and Anna Thomas. He was educated at Governor Simcoe School, London, Ontario, King Street High School, North Battleford, Sask., Queen's Ave. School, Victoria High School, Edmonton Normal School and the University of Alberta, Edmonton. He graduated from the University of Alberta with the degree of B.Sc. in 1937 and B.Educ. in 1949.

On April 18th, 1925, he was married to Mildred Annora Carter of Holden, Alberta. They have three children, Adrienne Elaine Shaw, Pointe Claire, P.Q., John Stuart Dougal, Williams Lake, B.C., and Owen Barry, at home. There are seven grand-children and one great-grandson.

He taught in various places throughout Alberta, becoming a Principal in 1927, which led to Principalships in several schools, before enlisting in the R.C.A.F. Following war services, he became Supervisor of Counsel­ling and Supervisor of Institutional Training in the Edmonton District, Department of Veteran's Affairs. He is a life member of Alberta Teachers' Association.

Ancient Craft Masonry Masonically he was initiated in Dynamic Lodge No. 96, Holden, Al­

berta on March 4th, 1925. Has since been affil iated with several other Lodges : Palestine No. 46, Tofield, Champion No. 84, Champion, Acacia No. 11, Edmonton, Gateway No. 164, Edmonton, Sherwood No. 183, Ed­monton. Served as Worshipful Master, Gateway Lodge No. 164 in 1956; Grand Organist, Grand Lodge of Alberta, 1963-64; District Deputy Grand Master, District No. 19, 1964-65; Higher Education Bursary Committee, for three years.

Capitular Masonry Exalted in North Star Chapter No. 2, R.A.M., 1948, First Principal,

1958; Grand Organist, Grand Chapter of Alberta, 1956 & 1958; District Superintendent, District No. 1, 1963-64; Grand J., 1970-71; Grand H., 1971-72; Grand Z., 1972-73; Order of High Priesthood, Alberta, 1960; Member of Ritual Committee 1960.

Red Cross of Constantine Presently Sovereign, Taylor Conclave.

York Cross of Honor Member Western Canada Priory.

A.A.S.R. Member Edmonton Lodge of Perfection, Mizpah Chapter Rose

Croix and Alberta, Consistory, 32 Degree, Valley of Edmonton.

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Shrine Member of Al Azhar Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S., Edmonton Shrine Club

a:id American Shrine Club.

Eastern Star Initiated in Ionic Chapter, O.E.S., Edmonton, Worthy Patron, 1951-

68-72. Grand Organist, Grand Chapter, Alberta, O.E.S. 1940-41.

Honorary Memberships Hon. P.G.Z., Sask. and B.C. Hon. M. Ill. Grand Master, Grand Council of Washington Hon. Member Grand Council R. & S.M., Montana, South Dakota and

North Dakota. Hon. Member Grand Commandery K.T. Montana. Hon. Member Order of High Priesthood, Sask., Mont. & S.D. Corresponding Member Quatour Coronati Lodge No. 2076.

Cryptic Rite Honoured in Zohar Council No. 4, Edmonton, 1954, T.l.M. Zohar

Council, 1962. Grand P.C. of W., Western Canada, 1970-71; Grand Deputy Master, 1971-72; Grand Master Western Canada, 1972-73; Elevated in Alberta Lodge No. 2, Royal Ark Mariners, Edmonton, 1955; Commander, Noah, 1963; Grand Commander Noah, 1972-73.

Chivalric Masonry Received and acknowledged in Edmonton Preceptory No. 46, 1950.

Presiding Preceptor, 1964, Grand D.O.C. Great Priory, 1970-71.

Member of Canadian Masonic Research Association.

He is a life-long Anglican and a member of St. Thomas Parish, Sherwood Park, Alberta.

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PROCEEDINGS of the

Grand Chapter of

Royal Arch Masons of Alberta at the

FIFTY-NINTH

~nnual cteonbocation 1973

held in the

CITY OF EDMONTON, ALBERT A

MAY 12th, 1973

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Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta

Incorporated under a Statute of the Province of Alberta

Dated May 1 Oth, 1973

59th Annual Convocation Proceedings Minutes of the Proceedings of the Fifty-Ninth Annual Convocation of

the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta, meeting in Ed­monton, Alberta on the twelfth day of May, A.O., 1973, A.L., 2503.

OFFICERS PRESENT

M.E. Comp. 0. P. Thomas ________________________ Grand First Principal R.E. Comp. F. R. Erick Mulder ________________ Grand Second Principal R.E. Comp. Dr. Philip J. Kendal _____________ Grand Third Principal R.E. Comp. John McKee __________________________ Grand Supt. Dist. No. R.E. Comp. E. O'Connor-Browne _____________ Grand Supt. Dist. No. 2 R.E. Comp. J. C. Hildebrandt ____________________ Grand Supt. Dist. No. 3 R.E. Comp. Charles Simmons _________________ Grand Supt. Dist. No. 4 R.E. Comp. A. W. Brennan _______________________ Grand Supt. Dist. No. 5 M.E. Comp. A. C. Gunning _______________________ Grand Treasurer R.E. Comp. C. E. Glover __________________________ Grand Scribe E.

R.E. Comp. E. Tyler -------------------·--------------- Grand Scribe N. R.E. Comp. Max Satanove _______________________ Grand Principal Sojourner R.E. Comp. Peter Halkett __________________________ Grand Registrar R.E. Comp. C. A. Breakey ________________________ Grand Lecturer V.E. Comp. Dr. Ernst Grafe ______________________ Grand Senior Sojourner V.E. Comp. Roy Pigeon ___________ ________________ Grand Chaplain R.E. Comp. David Neill _____________________________ Grand Director of Ceremonies

Comp. A. Debbie ______________________________ Grand Organist V.E. Comp. Rev. H. J. Miller ____________________ Grand Steward Dist. No. 2 V.E. Comp. Dr. L. A. McKercher ______________ Grand Steward Dist. No. 3

Comp. M. Jones _______________________________ Grand Tyler

PAST GRAND FIRST PRINCIPALS

M.E. Comp. A. Leroy Williams M.E. Comp. George Grieve M.E. Comp. F. L. Colwell M.E. Comp. C. M. Laverty M.E. Comp. L. J. Daniels

M.E. Comp. H. J. McCoy M.E. Comp. G. D. Chattaway M.E. Comp. A. C. Gunning M.E. Comp. Bert James M.E. Comp. Cecil C. G. Duthie

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PRINCIPALS AND PAST PRINCIPALS

Alberta Chapter No. 1 P. M. Vai l-H., R. Ph illips-J., James A. Cox, W. J. Forsyth, W. H.

Houghton, C. E. Glover, W. C. Pritchard , Dr. L. A. McKercher, A. C. Gunning.

North Star Chapter No. 2 George W. Fi rth-Z., Lorne Hollings-J., W. D. McAll ister, Herb McCoy, W. G. Scott, P. J. Kendal, J. McMaster, A. L. Williams, John

McKee. Assiniboia Chapter No. 3

Proxy E. G. Phillipson. Shekinah Chapter No. 4

J. S. Webster-Z., J. W. Smith. Golden West Chapter No. 5

R. L. Costigan , Proxy, C. E. Simmons, F. R. Erick Mulder, G. D. Chattaway, Frank McNiven, K. B. Christofferson, C. M. Laverty.

Kether Chapter No. 8 No Representation .

Otuskwan Chapter No. 9 N. lredale-Z., J. R. Doherty, Ken Hutchinson, Frank Colwell, Bert

Quaintance, S. R. Bell .

Bow Valley Chapter No. 10 No representation.

Calgary Chapter No. 11 J. A. Mirtle-H., S. H. Scott, W. A. Campbell.

Keystone Chapter No. 12 No representation.

Capital City Chapter No. 13 D. Dobie-Z., M. J. Yasheko-H., Lloyd Steen-J., Ken White, J. S.

McMillan, Walter Hill , C. A. Breakey, C. W. Knox, Henry Cuthbert, A. J. Henderson, J. D. Fraser, David Nei ll , E. Tyler, T. M. White, J. M. Bremner.

Vermilion Chapter No. 14 E. M. Herbert-Z., L. R. Webb, A. R. Anderson.

Hillvue Chapter No. 15 H. H. Beeber-Z.

Tau Cross Chapter No. 16 Ross Mouser, Proxy.

Mount Olivet Chapter No. 17 0. Malo-Z., A. L. Ginter, F. L. Hall, M. Pound, Chris M. Rud, W.

J. Haynes.

Norwood Chapter No. 18 W. E. Kirkham-Z., J. D. Lee-H., 0. Cooper-J., Max Satanove,

H. F. Boag, G. Fearon, R. H. Miller, George Grieve.

The Hiram Chapter No. 19 No Representation.

Banff Chapter No.20 No Representation.

Strathmore Chapter No. 21 No Representation.

Crescent Chapter No. 24 H. E. Langdon- Z., Bill Matheson-H., Metro Gushaty, Peter Halkett, Clarence Greenwood, Cecil C. G. Duthie, Sam Slater, M. A. R.

Cliff, H. M. Whitesell , L. J. Daniels, Jack Hildebrandt, F. W. Keyte.

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HarmonyChapter No. 26 E. Schelse, P. de W. Waller, A. Brown.

Ehehyeh Chapter No. 27 H. J. Miller, Proxy, W. J. Gutowski, A. J. Rutz, E. O'Connor-Browne.

Hanna Chapter No. 28 No Representation.

Edson Chapter No. 30 J. Passamare-H., R. K. Mahon.

Parklands Chapter No. 31 L. Basso-Z., K. Byron-J., H. C. Nissen.

Wapiti Chapter No. 34 N. H. Saboe, Joe Putters.

Empress Chapter No. 35 No Representation.

Bethel Chapter No. 36 Wm. Wise-Z., E. G. Oberg-H., C. T. Farvolden, Bert James, J. R. Crawford, A. W. Brennan, T. Grauman.

Coronation Chapter No. 37 Bob Collier-Z.

Lebanon Chapter No. 38 A. Apperley-Z., Dr. E. Grafe, H. Kruger, T. E. O'Morrow.

Cold Lake Chapter No. 39 D. Brandley-Z., A. Edstrom-H., Roy Pigeon, M. R. Harper.

Preliminary Report of Credentials Committee R.E. Comp. W. H. Houghton, Chairman of the Credentials Com­

mittee, reported that 23 Chapters were represented.

OPENING OF GRAND CHAPTER Grand Chapter was opened in Ample Form at 9:15 a.m.

Invocation The Gr.and First Principal, M.E. Companion Paul Thomas brought

up the Grand Chapter and called upon the Grand Chaplain, V.E. Com­panion Roy Pigeon to invoke the Blessing of the Great Jehovah on our Grand Chapter deliberations. V.E. Companion Pigeon:

Almighty and Eternal God, as we assemble here to record the past and plan for the future of our Grand Chapter, we pray for Thy con­tinued Guidance in our Work, so that our actions may be in accordance with Thy Divine Plan. We thank Thee for Thy manifold blessings, which have sustained our Order in the past. We pray for Thine assistance, that we may become useful servants, both near and far.

Past Grand Tyler Word was brought to the Grand Chapter that our Past Grand Tyler

R.E. Comp. Charles McCormick, had passed away two days prior to the Convocation.

A moment of silence was observed in Remembrance of our esteem­ed Companion.

Motion Moved by R.E. Comp. Erick Mulder, seconded by R.E. Comp. Dr.

Kendal that: the Grand Z. be allowed to change the order of business, to suit circumstances arising at this Convocation. Carried.

Resolution of Loyalty The following Resolution, moved by Rt. Ex. Comp. F. R. Erick Mulder,

seconded by Rt. Ex. Comp. Dr. Philip J. Kendal was unanimously adopted:

BE IT RESOLVED that this, the Most Excellent Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta, in Annual Convocation as­sembled in the City of Edmonton, Alberta, on this twelfth day of May, nineteen hundred and seventy-three, hereby affirms utmost loyalty to the Throne in the exalted person of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We pray that He who guides us in all our undertakings grant Her Majesty both health and fortitude for the noble task, to which she has dedicated her life. May his richest blessings rest upon Her Majesty and upon all members of the Royal Family. We pray for the day when Peace shall reign upon the earth and all men shall walk hand in hand - a living bond of brotherhood.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a true copy of this Reso­lution be forwarded to His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta, J. W. Grant MacEwan, for transmittal to Her Majesty, by way of the Honourable the Secretary of State of Canada, under the Seal of this Most Excellent Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta. WE CERTIFY THIS TO BE A TRUE COPY of the Resolution passed

at the Annual Convocation of this Grand Chapter at Edmonton, Alberta on the twelfth day of May, nineteen hundred and seventy-three, A.O.

F. R. ERICK MULDER, Grand First Principal LEWIS J. DANIELS, Grand Scribe E.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

13th July, 1973

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I am commanded by The Queen to ask you to convey her sincere thanks to the members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta for their kind message of loyalty, sent on t he occasion of their Annual Convocation held in Edmonton.

Her Majesty greatly appreciated the tenns of this message and the prayers contained in it for herself and her family.

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Reception of Distinguished Guests

The following Distinguished Guests and Official Representaives were introduced and received:

M.E. Comp. Hugh Hornbeck, Grand First Principal , Grand Chapter of Manitoba.

M.E. Comp. Cecil Hutchings, Grand Scribe E. , Grand Chapter of Manitoba.

M.E. Comp. Walter Maguire, Past Grand First Principal, Grand Chapter of Manitoba.

R.E. Comp. James Berry, P.P.S.G., Grand Chapter of Manitoba. R.E. Comp. H. A. Brown, P.P.S.G., Grand Chapter of Manitoba. M.E. Comp. Erd Fisher, Grand First Principal, Grand Chapter of

Saskatchewan. M.E. Comp. Birrell Motion, Grand Scribe E., Grand Chapter of

Saskatchewan. R.E. Comp. Claude Sypes, Grand H. , Grand Chapter of Saskatchewan. R.E. Comp. Stan Wilson, Past Grand Scribe E., Grand Chapter of

Saskatchewan. R.E. Comp. A. C. Jacques, Grand Scribe N., Grand Chapter of

Saskatchewan. M.E. Comp. Evan Carl, Grand First Principal, Grand Chapter of

British Columbia. M.E. Comp. Ewen Andrews, Grand Scribe E., Grand Chapter of

British Columbia. M.E. Comp. Lennard Nygren, Past Grand First Principal of British

Columbia. R.E. Comp. Len Churchill , Past Grand Scribe E. of British Columbia. M.E. Comp. Willard Paulson, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of

Montana. M.E. Comp. William Thaanum, Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter

of Montana. M.E. Comp. Palmer Hallquist, Grand High Priest of the Grand

Chapter of North Dakota. M.E. Comp. Dale Anderson, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter

of South Dakota. M.E. Comp. Jerry K. Thomas, Past Grand High Priest of the Grand

Chapter of South Dakota. M. Ill. Comp. Harry Cleberg , Grand Master, R. & S.M. for South

Dakota. M.E. Comp. Stanley Steiner, Past Grand High Priest of Connecticut,

Personal Rep. of M.E. Comp. Edmund L. Stoddard, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Connecticut.

E. Comp. Grady L. Pearson, Grand Rep. of the Grand Chapter of Alberta, in Connecticut.

V.E. Comp. Charles K. Lynn of the Grand Chapter, R.A.M. of Con­necticut.

R.E. Comp. Walter McKerrow, Grand C of H. , Grand Chapter of Montana.

R.E. Comp. John Harris Watts, Grand Scribe E., Grand Chapter of Iowa.

R.E. Comp. Walter Reckling , Grand Scribe E., Grand Chapter of South Dakota.

M.E. Comp. Brinkley (Buster) Brown, Dep. General Grand High Priest, Royal Arch Masons International.

R.E. Comp. Louis Sylvester, General Grand Chapter, International. R.W. Bro. Roy W. Austin, Deputy, A and A.S .R., Alberta. E. Comp. Charles Milam, representing Grand High Priest Chester

Bush, of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky.

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M. Ill. Comp. Will McGregor, Grand Master of Royal and Select Masters of Western Canada.

V. Ill. Knight Comp. Henry Cuthbert, lntendent General, Taylor, Red Cross of Constantine. All of the above guests were very suitably introduced by M.E. Comp.

H. K. "Mindy" Halldorson. They were received with Grand Honors and welcomed by Most Excellent Companion Paul Thomas and escorted to the East.

The Grand First Principal, Royal Arch Masons of Alberta, Paul Thomas, then, introduced M.E. Comp. "Mindy" Halldorson, Past Grand Z. of Sask., Past Grand Scribe E., of Sask., and presently Gr.and King of General Grand Chapter. The Grand Z., M.E. Comp. Paul Thomas thanked "Mindy" for his assistance in the introduction and commented on Mindy's phenomenal memory for names and faces.

NOTE: Six days after our Grand Chapter Convocation, word was received from Regina, that our beloved Companion, " Mindy" had passed away.

Mr. Ken Newman, Edmonton City Alderman and Representative of Mayor Ivor Dent, who was at that time in Japan, was escorted into the Chapter Room and introduced by R.E. Comp. E. Searle. Mr. Newman was welcomed and escorted East.

Mr. Leslie Gordon Young, M.L.A., representing Premier Peter Loug­heed, who was in Sweden at the time, was escorted into the Chapter Room and introduced by M.E. Comp. Andy Gunning. Mr. Young was invited to sit in the East.

Finally, Most Worshipful Brother Glenn Fox, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Alberta, was escorted into the Chapter Room and introduced by Comp. Bernie Brown, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Alberta. Most Worshipful Bro. Fox was received in traditional Masonic form and given a seat of Honor in the East.

Flag Ceremony The R.C.M.P. Flag Party: Wor. Bro. Sgt. G. E. Tetzloff and Bro.

Corporal Glen Perkins, very beautifully and smartly, performed the Flag Ceremony, after which, M.E. Comp. 0. P. Thomas addressed the Party, as follows:

One of the unfortunate things we see in this life is, "Man's Inhumanity to Man". It was the result of this, that your Force was first organized. A hundred years ago many white men were coming in to trade. Had they carried on this trade honestly and in what we today, would consider proper business ethics, we would have had a much different story of development in Western Canada. However, there were those, who thought only of amassing material wealth, to the extent that they would kill the natives, who refused to drink their poisonous whiskey, without regard for the misery, they were causing. As the result of one massacre, which took place, when the whiskey runners destroyed an innocent band of Indians, Sir John A. MacDonald signed the Proclama­tion, which brought the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Northwest Mounted Police) into being in 1873. Your Force al first, made long patrols, over country, which was sparsely inhabited. With the coming of the railways, settlements grew up throughout the West. One of the duties you performed so well, was the protection of the Indians against those, who would steal their land and short change them in trading. The settlers, also, looked to you for help in this great and strange land. So, through a hundred years, whi le white men destroyed the hunting grounds of the natives and depleted their meat supply by killing the buffalo for their hides, your men, often at great personal danger, looked after the food supply of the Indians.

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In many other ways, in various parts of the West and Northwest Territories, you have done much to make life better for these people.

Many a lone homesteader was cheered by your Patrols and in some cases, saved from death, which would certainly have resulted from injuries they had suffered, had you not been there to render, even ele­mentary medical care. Some there were. who were comforted in their final hours, by your ministrations.

When lawlessness showed itself, we knew that you would fight it effectively.

As a teacher in various parts of the West, I have often come in contact with members of the Mounties. We have been able to help each other in different ways. I do not believe th.at there is anyone, first in the West and now, throughout the nation, who does not think, that as long as we have your dedicated Force, we will have law and order.

Only those, who wish to flout the standards, which we consider decent in a civilized country, will desire to see your organization changed.

So, our Red Coated Friends, we say thank you, for once again doing something nice for us.

We wish you well in the years ahead and thank you and your brother officers and men, for all you have done in the last hundred years. Thank you, once again, for making our Opening, here, a more memorable one.

Welcome to the City of Edmonton Mr. Ken Newman spoke briefly on behalf of the Mayor and City of

Edmonton. We wish you a most successful Convocation in our City and if we can be of assistance in any way, please feel free to call on us.

We thank you Sir, for taking time out of your busy schedule, to come here and bring us greetings.

Representative of the Province of Alberta Mr. Gordon Leslie Young, M.L.A., was given the opportunity to ad­

dress the Grand Chapter. Mr. Young brought greetings from the Provincial Government and expressed the hope that this Grand Convocation would be enjoyable and fruitful and that Royal Arch Masonry would continue to flourish in the future.

The Grand Z. thanked Mr. Young for attending and suggested, that since Mr. Newman and Mr. Young, both were tied to r.ather exacting schedules, they might wish to be excused. Both were escorted out of the Chapter Room with applause.

Scottish Rite Rt. Wor. Bro. Roy Austin was then called upon for his remarks.

Bro. Roy brought greetings from the Supreme Grand Master of the Order of Scottish Rite, stressing the necessity for our two Concordant Bodies to work in harmony for the general good.

He was then thanked for his remarks by the Grand Z. and allowed to leave.

Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Alberta, A.F. & A.M. Most Worshipful Bro. Glenn Fox, Most Worshipful Grand Master of

the Grand Lodge of Alberta was asked if he would like to address the Convocation at this time. M.W. Bro. Fox brought greetings of the Grand Lodge and remarked on the number of familiar faces in the gathering. He mentioned especially, that among the Companions, assembled were three Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Alberta. M. W. Bro.

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Fox stressed the need for a more vigorous effort by all branches of Masonry, to the common end of propagating Masonic Ideals and Prin­ciples, which must make the world a better place, not only for ourselves, but for future generations, also.

Most Excellent Companion Paul Thomas, then, thanked the Grand Master for his remarks and good wishes.

The Grand Master was escorted out of the Chapter Room. The Companions rose and gave the Grand Master a very hearty applause.

Introduction R.E. Comp. Wm. J. Haynes was introduced to the Grand Chapter

and note made of the fact, that this Companion was in his 96th year. Also, that he w.as exalted to the Holy Royal Arch Degree in 1907 in Shekinah Chapter No. 4 in Lethbridge. He is presently a Charter, Life Member of Mount Olivet Chapter No. 17, at Killam, Alberta.

The Most Excellent Grand Z., 0. P. Thomas, extended the con­gratulations of the Grand Chapter, noting that 66 years as a R.A.M. was a mighty long span and expressed the hope that R.E. Comp. Haynes would continue in good health and that we would look forward to meeting with him at future Gr.and Chapter Convocations.

The Grand Chapter rose and extended a very hearty applause.

Reception of Past Grand First Principals The Grand Scribe E. was asked to read the names of the Past

Grand First Principals. The following responded by approaching the Altar. M.E. Comp. M.E. Comp. M.E. Comp. M.E. Comp. M.E. Comp.

A. L. Williams George Grieve F. L. Colwell C. M. Laverty L. J. Daniels

First Principals of the Chapters

M.E. M.E. M.E. M.E. M.E.

Comp. Comp. Comp. Comp. Comp.

H. J. McCoy George Chattaway A. C. Gunning Bert James Cecil C. G. Duthie

M.E. Comp. Paul Thomas asked that all presiding First Principals approach the Altar. The following were present:

George W. Firth (2), D. Dobie (13), W. Kirkham (18), N. Iredale (9), H. Langdon (24), J. S. Webster (4), H. H. Seeber (15), E. M. Herbert (14), 0. Malmo (17), L. Basso (31), and Wm. Wise (36).

The Grand Z. then complimented those present on their having made the effort to attend Grand Chapter, to represent their respective Chapters and take part in the deliberations of Gr.and Chapter. He noted that the ofiice must be meaningful to those who take part in the affairs of Grand Chapter.

Minutes of Previous Convocation Moved by R.E. Comp. Erick Mulder, seconded by R.E. Comp. Dr.

Phil Kendal, that: the minutes of the previous Convocation, be adopted as printed in the Proceedings. Carried.

Correspondence Moved by M.E. Comp. Andy Gunning, seconded by R.E. Comp. J.

W. Smith that: as the correspondence has been dealt with and filed on a day to day basis, this order of business be dispensed with. Carried.

It was reported that R.E. Comp. Frank W. Keyte, our Representative to South Carol ina, near the Grand Chapter of Alberta, although in his 94th year, is present at this Convocation. The Grand Z, felt this was worthy of note and ordered that a letter be sent to the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of South Carolina, advising them of this.

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Grand Treasurer's Report M.E. Sir and Companions:- The Following is the statement for the

year ending February 28th, 1973. STATEMENT E

RECEIPTS Cash on hand, February 29th, 1972 ____________ $ Cash in bank, February 29th, 1972

General Account ----------------------------------­Savings Account -----------------------------------­Term Deposit -----------------------------------------

Receipts for the year, Statement C ------------·-

PAYMENTS Orders on the Treasurer -------------------------------­Safe Deposit Box ------------------------------------------Exchange ----------------------- ---------------------------------Cash in bank, February 28th, 1973

General Account -----------------------------------­Savings Account ----------------------------------­Term Deposit ------------------------------------------

Cash on hand, February 28th, 1973 ___________ _

$

$

Fraternally submitted,

720.00

1,442.09 2,094.19 4,000.00

6,997.27 7.50 1.00

4,369.70 1,782.18 4,000.00

M.E. Comp. A. C. Gunning, Grand Treasurer

$ 8,256.28 8,901.37

$17,157.65

$ 7,005.77

10,151.88 $17,157.65

I will move, seconded by M.E. Comp. L. J. Daniels, that the Grand Treasurer's Report be received and adopted. Carried.

AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE OFFICERS AND COMPANIONS OF

GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ALBERTA I have examined the books of account of Grand Chapter of Royal

Arch Masons of Alberta as maintained by the Grand Scribe E. and the Grand Treasurer and have prepared therefrom the balance sheet of Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta as at February 28th, 1973, and the statements of revenue and expenditures and receipts and payments for the year ended on that date. My examination included a general re­view of the accounting procedures and such tests of accounting records and other supporting evidence as I considered necessary in the circum­stances.

I did not confirm the balances due from or owing to Constituent Chapters as at February 28th, 1973.

Subject to the above comment in my opinion, these financial state­ments present fairly the financial position of the Grand Chapter as at February 28th, 1973, and the results of its operations for the year ended on that date, in accordance with generally accepted principles applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year.

Calgary, Alberta April 2nd, 1973.

M. C. HYDE, Chartered Accountant

Moved by R.E. Comp. C. E. Glover, seconded by M.E. Comp. A. C. Gunning that the Auditor's Report, as printed, be adopted. Carried.

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GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ALBERTA BALANCE SHEET

AS AT FEBRUARY 28th, 1973

STATEMENT A

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash in Bank

ASSETS

Current Account ---------------------------- $ 4,369.70

Savings Account ------------------------­

Term Deposit ------------------------------­Accounts receivable - constituent chapters __

Marketable Securities, at cost -------------------­

Accrued interest receivable --------------------------­

Inventories of supplies as prepared by officials, valued at cost -

Chapter suppl ies -----------------------------------------­

Office supplies --------------------------------------------

FIXED ASSETS, at cost -

1,782.18

4,000.00

437.91

10,000.00

243.60

1,813.80

395.12

Office equipment -------------------------------------------- $ 265.00

Less - accumulated depreciation ________________ 265.00

LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS

BENEVOLENT FUND

Balance at February 29th, 1972 -------------------- $ 500.00

$23,078.31

$23,078.31

Deduct - transfer to surplus ---------------------- 500.00 $

SURPLUS

Balance at February 29th, 1972 -------------------- $21,295.94

Add - transfer from Benevolent Fund ___________ 500.00 - excess of revenue over expenditures

for the year ·------------------------------------------- 1,282.37

Balance at February 28th, 1973 ----------------------- $23,078.31

$23,078.31

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GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ALBERTA STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28th, 1973

STATEMENT B

REVENUE Per capita dues -------------------------------------------------------------------------Certificates - membership ----------------------------------------------------

Life -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Past Principal ---------------------------------------------------------------

Warrants and Dispensations ------------------------------------------------Aff i Ii atio ns -----------------------------------------------------------------------------­Sale of Su pp I ies --------------------------------------------------------------------Sundry __________ ---------------------------_________ ---------------- ----------------------------1 nterest Earned -----------------------------------------------------------------------·

EXPENDITURES

Grand Convocation

Proceedings ------------------------------------------· $ P ri nti ng -------------------------------------------------­Travel and Entertainment ----------------Rent --------------------------------------------------· Tape Rtecorder & P.A. System ______ _

Travelling

967.68 100.47 197.50 105.00

15.00

Grand Z. ----------------------------------------------- $ 600.00 210.00

$1,385.65

Grand Superintendents ---------------------­Grand Scribe E. ------------------------------· 26.10 $ 836.10

Office

Grand Scribe E. ---------------------------------Rent ------------------------------------------------------Storage ----------------------------------------------­Audit ------------------------------------------------------Postage and Telephone -------------------Office Supplies and expense __________ _ Supplies for resale ----------------------------Exchange ---------------------------------------------· Safety Deposit Box ------------------------------! ns u ran ce ----------------------------------------------·

General

$1,650.00 270.00

37.50 150.00 133.91 213.12

1,710.74 1.00 7.50

25.00

General Grand Chapter ----------------------- $ 200.88 Repairs to Regal ia ------------------------------- 48.00

$4,198.77

$4,510.50 362.00

55.00 31.00 81.00

8.00 2,246.92

5.70 721.59

$8,021.71

Donation - Managua relief fund ________ 50.00 Obituary notices -------------------------------- 19.94 $ 318.82 $6,739.34

EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES

FOR THE YEAR ----------------------------------------------------------------------- $1 ,282.37

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GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ALBERTA STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28th, 1973

STATEMENT C

RECEIPTS

Chapter accounts ------------------------------------------------------------------Cash Sales --------------------------------------------------------------------------

8 u nd ry ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bond I nte rest ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Bank Interest -------- --------------------------------------------------------------------

Cash on hand, February 29th, 1972 -------------------------------------­Cash in bank, February, 29th, 1972 ---------------------------------------

PAYMENTS

Grand Convocation Proceedings ------------------------------------------­P ri nti ng ---------------------------------------------------Travel and Entertainment _______________ _ Rent -----------------------------------------------------Tape Recorder & P.A. System ______ _

Travelling

Grand Z. ----------------------------------------------Grand Superintendents ----------------------­Grand Scribe E. ---------------------------------

Office

Grand Scribe E. -------------------------------Rent ------------------------------------------------------Storage -----------------------------------------------­Audit -------------------------------------------------------Postage and Telephone -----------------­Office supplies and expense --------------­Items for resale -----------------------------------Exchange ---------------- ----------------------------· I nsu ran ce -----------------------------------------------Safety Deposit Box --------------------------------

GENERAL

$ 967.68 100.47 197.50 105.00

15.00 ---

$ 600.00 210.00

26.10

$1,650.00 270.00

37.50 150.00 133.91 423.12

1.767.17 1.00

25.00 7.50

General Grand Chapter ----------------------- $ 200.88 Repairs to Regalia ------------------------------- 48.00

$1,385.65

$ 836.10

$4,465.20

$8,001.68 6.00 5.70

559.63 328.36

$8,901.37 720.00

7,536.28

$17, 157.65

Donation - Managua relief fund _______ 50.00 Obituary notices -------------------------------- 19.94 $ 318.82 $7,005. 77

Cash in bank, February 28th, 1973 ------------------------------------·--- $10, 151.88

$17,157.65

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GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ALBERTA

CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS STATEMENT AS AT FEBRUARY 28th, 1973

STATEMENT D

Name No. Charged Received Balance Dr. Cr. Dr. Cr.

Alberta ---------------------- 1 $530.17 $530.17 $ $ North Star ---------------- 2 554.57 591.27 36.70 Assiniboia ---------------- 3 281.85 276.35 5.50 Shekinah ------------------ 4 229.85 229.85 Golden West ------------ 5 215.07 215.57 50 Kether _______ ---------------- 8 325.60 322.60 3.00 Otuskwan ------------------ 9 835.57 826.97 8.60 Bow Valley -------------- 10 196.45 201.56 5.11 Calgary ---------------------- 11 912.06 912.06 Keystone ____________________ 12 360.42 181.25 179.17 Capital City -------------- 13 413.25 412.50 .75 Vermilion ------------------ 14 119.00 144.00 25.00 Hillvue ------------------------ 15 132.00 90.50 41.50 Tau Cross ---------------- 16 127.95 127.95 Mount Olivet ------------ 17 314.09 327.64 13.55 Norwood -------------------- 18 385.22 385.22 Hiram ------------------------ 19 60.00 43.00 17.00 Ban ff -------------------------- 20 260.15 271.65 11.50 Strathmore ---------------- 21 170.03 172.85 2.82 Crescent -------------------- 24 357.35 385.35 28.00 Harmony -------------------- 26 184.00 200.'15 16.75 Eheyeh ---------------------- 27 297.00 175.50 121.50 Hanna ------------------------ 28 91.70 91.70 Edson ------------------------ 30 267.52 249.77 17.75 Parklands ------------------ 31 119.45 16.00 103.45 Viking ------------------------ 32 123.71 119.31 4.40 Cyprus Preceptory -- 33 6.25 6.25 Wapiti ------------------------ 34 446.94 397.50 49.44 Empress -------------------- 35 3.00 1.50 1.50 Bethel ------------------------ 36 156.03 92.75 63.28 Coronation ---------------- 37 43.00 46.00 3.00 Lebanon -------------------- 38 102.50 102.50 Cold Lake __________________ 39 244.35 244.35

$8,866.10 $8,392.19 $616.84 $ 142.93

Amounts Charged ----------------------------------- $8,866.10

Amounts Received ------------------------------------ 8,392.19

Balance, as at February 28th, 1973 ____ $ 473.91

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Report of The Grand Scribe E. Most Excellent Sir and Companions:

This has been a most interesting year, and while it was challenging, I was very grateful for the opportunity of learning more about Capitular Masonry than I probably ever would as simply a member of the Grand Chapter.

Emphasis must again be placed on the necessity of having Annual Returns from the Chapters by the deadline of January 31st as covered in the Consti tution. So much detail work is necessary, which is im­possible to do until all the papers have been received.

There is a great need for uni formity in the .Chapter pennies, jewels and regalia, and considerable time and research has gone into trying to estab lish a system which would be agreeable to all Chapters, and which would resul t in considerable savings from a standpoint of cost. I trust that my successor will carry on with what has already been ac­complished , and conti nue to look for new avenues of consolidation and saving.

I wish to express my thanks to the Chapter Scribes E. who have been patient with me, and have overlooked the mistakes I have made. My special thanks to M. Ex. Companion Andy Gunning, who put in long hours with me getting the records in order, and aiding me whenever he was called. To the members of the Grand Council I am very grateful for your help and support.

The following report is for the Grand Chapter Year ending Janu­ary 31st, 1973:

STATEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP Number of Chapters ------------------------------------------------- ------ 32 Membership shown at Dec. 31st, 1971 ----------------------- 3,348 * Errors in last reports ------------------------------------------------------ 18 Corrected membersh ip at Dec. 31st, 1972 -------------------- 3,330 3,330

INCREASE Admitted ------------------------------------------------------------------------­Affiliated -----------------------------------------------------------------------------­Reinstated ------------------------------------------------------------------------

DECREASE Demitted -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Deleted ------------------------------------------------------------ _________________ _ Deaths -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Membership, Dec. 31st, 1972 -------------------------------------------A loss of ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

96 11 3

63 38 67

+ 110

168 3,272

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*A check of Chapter membership rosters has pointed out this error.

Frater.nally Submitted,

Grand Scribe E.

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AFFILIATIONS

Shekinah Chapter No. 4 _________________ J. C. Waddell

Capital City Chapter No. 13 _____________ H. M. Allen

Banff Chapter No. 20 __________________ __ ___ J. H. Rooks

Crescent Chapter No. 24 _______________ F. Battle, N. M. MacDonald

Edson Chapter No. 30 _______________________ W. H. Ford, A. S. Murdock

Cold Lake Chapter No. 39 _______________ M. C. Gorrell, D. L. Dygert, R. A. Makohoniuk, R. Beirnes

RESTORATIONS

Otuskwan Chapter No. 9 _________________ F. L. Scott, J . M. Cory

Keystone Chapter No. 12 __________________ _w. A. Cotton

DEMITS

Alberta Chapter No. 1 -------------------- R. J. Cupit, W. R. Goodey, W. K. Anderson, J. E. Sumner

North Star Chapter No. 2 ______________ J. Moore, W. Hefferman, C. A. Ernst, W. ·Clyde, C. Cairns, F. J. Pyle. L. H. Rowe, G. Heddleston

Assiniboia Chapter No. 3 _______________ J. Barkley

Shekinah Chapter No. 4 __________________ N. J. Bell, A. S. McColl

Golden West Chapter No. 5 ______________ J. H. Wheaton, G. W. Laycraft, E. Goodwin

Otuskwan Chapter No. 9 ---------------- H. Gathercole, L. E. Smith

Keystone Chapter No. 12 ______________ c. S. Smith, C. D. Dorn, L. F. Pelz

Capital City Chapter No. 13 ____________ c. P. Fyfe, A. W. Legg, R. M. Gra­ham, A. R. Knox, J. D. Miller

Verm ilion Chapter No. 14 ______________ A. N. Colter, H. A. Doherty

Tau Cross Chapter No. 16 ______________ R. G. Atkinson

Banff Chapter No. 20 _______________________ R. C. W. Lapper, D. F. Henderson, E. Brown

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Strathmore Chapter No. 21 ____________ A F. Friesz, K. W. Taylor

Crescent Chapter No. 24 _______________ J . L. Mclean, D. C. W. Bell, A. A. MacCalder

Hanna Chapter No. 28 ______________________ .H. L. Grover

Edson Chapter No. 30 ___________________ W, H. Ford

Viking Chapter No. 32 --------·---------· F. Reishus, H. Atkinson, J. Dunbar, H. A. Pike, B. Johanson, R. 0. Sel­thum, D. B. Cooper, G. B. Patterson, A. C. Wilson, I. F. W. Ginter, L. C. Mcintyre, G. G. Hopfe, L. E. Merta, T. W. Murdock, A. E. Caldwell

Bethel Chapter No. 36 -------------------- R. A. Phillips

Coronation Chapter No. 37 --------------· E. Lam rock, J. A. McKenzie

Lebanon Chapter No. 38 ________________ A. J. Rutz, M. Bereska, F. Avery

Cold Lake Chapter No. 39 --------------· M. Petesky

DELETIONS

Alberta Chapter No. 1 ______________________ .J , C. Archer, R. E. Barnett

North Star Chapter No. 2 ______________ .R. Burton, J. D. Campbell, K. N. Marlin, E. F. Thomas, P. F. Leigh­Mossley, R. C. MacFarlane

Assiniboia Chapter No. 3 ______________ .W. 0. Tate, A. R. Pratt

Shekinah Chapter No. 4 __________________ .A. Allison

Calgary Chapter No. 11 _________________ B. A. J. Franklin, H. F. Burnham, D. L. Anderson

Keystone Chapter No. 12 ______________ H. Spelman

Capital City Chapter No. 13 __________ A, M. Brownlee, J. Onyschuk

Tau Cross Chapter No. 16 ______________ .A, Weerstra

Norwood Chapter No. 18 _________________ .W. D. Deyl, T. E. Milner, J. H. Mac­Kay, L. H. Norman

Strathmore Chapter No. 21 _______________ C, S. Friesz, M. A. Gosling, L. A. Kruse, R. M. Mcinnes

Crescent Chapter No. 24 _______________ c. Burton, J. M. Sherman, H. C. Stevens, 0. J. Sullivan, R. D. Murphy, R. J. Maillaux, L. L. Buchanan

Edson Chapter No. 30 ___________________ R, Labrie, L. H. Baly, R. E. Roth

Parklands Chapter No. 31 ______________ .D, Mills, W. J. Hipson

Name of No. Chapter

1. Alberta _________

2. North Siar ____

3. AHlnlbola ____

4. Shekinah __ ____

5. Golden West

8. Kether __________

9. Otu1kwan _____

10. Bow Valley __

11. Calgary ________

12. Keystone ______

13. Capita! City_

14. Yermlllon _____

15. Hlllvue ________

16. Tau Cross ____

17. Mount Olivet

18. Norwood ______

19. Hiram -------20. Banfl __________

21. Strathmore __

24. Crescent__ ____

26. Hermony ______

27. Eheyeh _________

28. Hanna ___________

30. Edson ________

31. Parklands. ___

32. Viking ___________

34. Wapiti ____ _______

35. Empress _______

38. BetheL _______

37. Coronation __

38. Lebanon _______

39. Cold Lake ____

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Regular Where Held District Convocation

Calgary _____________ 3 2nd Monday ______

Edmonton ________ 1 3rd Thursday _____

Medicine HaL 6 3rd Thursday _____

Lethbrldge ____ ___ 4 2nd Wednesday High River _______ 4 4th Tuesday ______

Pincher Creek 4 3rd Thursday _____

Caleary ____ _________ 3 1st Thursday _____

Glelchen __________ 6 2nd Tuesday _____

Calgary ____________ _ 3 3rd Tuesday ______ Red Deer __________ 3 4th Tuesday ______

Edmonton ________ 2nd Friday ________

Vermilion _________ 5 2nd Tuesday ____

Frank _______________ 4 4th Friday __________

Claresholm ______ 4 2nd Tuesday _____

Kiiiam ______________ 5 1st Monday _____

Edmonton _________ 4th WednHday.

Youngstown _____ 2 4th Monday _______

Banfl _________________ 3 3rd Thursday _____

Slrathmore _______ 3 2nd Thursday ____

Calgary _____________ 3 3rd Monday _______

Bassano ___________ 6 4th Wednesday

Drumheller _______ 2 1st Thursday _____

Hanna _______________ 2 3rd Monday _______ Hinton _______________ 1 2nd Wednesday

Wainwright _______ 5 4th Thursday _____

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Grande Prairie 1 3rd Thursday _____

Empress __________ 6 2nd Thursday ____

Forestburgh _____ 5 1st Tuesday _______

Coronation ______ _ 2 Last Tuesday _____ Stettler ______________ 2 2nd Monday ______

Cold Lake _________ 5 4th Tuesday ______

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N. Corm ark Sandeman ___

Iredale _________

Stevens _ McKergow ___

Mcfarlane Dobie ___________

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J . Wilhite ____ Malmo _________

Kirkham ______

J. Heyler _____

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E.G . Phillipson_ J. W. Smith _________

J. F. Hunter ____ H. S. Kemp _________

s. R. Barr _________

E.G. Ferguson John Young _______

Ari Lldgett _________

F. R. Chapman ___

L. R. Webb ----.. H. H. Beeber _____

S. R. Mouaar ______

F. L. Hall _________

w. G. Roomes __

M. A. Solberg ____

C. E. Walla _____

P. W. Slater _______

Langdon __ ___ 1 M. A. R. Cliff ____

R. Trapp _____ J. Bycluk ____________

Persinger ____ A. Guppy ____________

Rasmussen __ J. A. S. Charlton

0. Wadey ____ A. Meyer ____________ _

Basso ___________ W. E. Rlome _______

Utas ____________ D. Toews ___________

Clark ____________ J. H. Fieldberg __

G. Wise _____ A. W. Brennan ___

Collier __________ G. G. CampbelL

Apperley _____ H. A. Kruger _______

Brandley ______ M. R. Harper ______

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9603-88th Ave., Edmonton _____________ 5 8 6 2 338 327 11 35

145-7th St. N.W., Med. Hat ___________ 4 1 2 2 155 154 1 35 10

1314-6th Ave. S., Lethbrldge _________ 3 2 1 109 109 9 Box 1027, High River ______________________ 3 3 83 82 10 Box 114, Pincher Creek ________________ 2 54 52 2 5

1330-19th Ave. N.W., Calgary _______ 9 2 2 10 344 343 1 35 9

Glelchen, Alberta ------------------·------- 1 39 38 1 1424-33rd St. S.W., Calgary ___________ 3 142 139 3 14 2

4237 - 53rd St., Red Deer --·-----·-- 3 1 5 88 83 5 4 3 14608 - 84th Ave., Edmonton ______ 15 5 2 g 218 218 4 Vermlllon, Alberta .. _________________________ 2 2 1 73 72 1 Box 71, Bellevue, Alberta ............. 2 57 55 2

Box 591, Claresholm ..... ----------------· 51 48 3 3 Kiiiam, Alberta ________________________________ 82 82 7312 - 98A Avenue, Edmonton ..... 4 136 130 6 5 Sunny Nook, Alberta ... __________________

29 28 Box 760, Banff ________________________________

3 3 2 72 71 Strathmore, Alberta ________________________

2 4 2 83 76 7 6 179 Cardiff Drive N.W., Calgary_

2 2 3 7 1 240 233 7 16 Box 149, Bassano, Alberta ...........

3 1 106 108 2 Box 1107, Drumheller.. ....................

2 3 110 109 7 Box 1172, Hanna .............................

3 54 50 4 8 Box 611 , Jasper.. _____________________________ 5 2 94 97 3

Box 340, Wainwright ........................ 4 2 50 51

10011-103rd Ave. Grande Prairie 3 121 119 2 Bind loss, Alberta ............................. 24 24 6501 - 45th Avenue, Camrose _____ 4 53 56 3 2 Box 92, Castor ................................. 2 30 28 2 Box 1086, Stettler ____________________________ 2 3 39 38

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South Dakota M.E. Comp. Dale Anderson, Grand High Priest of South Dakota,

in bringing greetings from his Grand Chapter, made note of the fact, that M.E. Comp. 0. P. Thomas was the Representative from the Grand Chapter of Alberta to the Grand Chapter of South Dakota near Alberta. M.E. Comp. Anderson thanked the Grand Chapter of Alberta for the invitation to attend our Convocation, the courtesies shown and the very fine re­ception this morning. He, also, wished the Grand Chapter of Alberta every success in the future.

Report of the Audit and Finance Committee To the Most Excellent Grand First Principal, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta.

Most Excellent Sir and Companions:-

Your Committee on Audit and Finance have examined the reports of the Grand Treasurer, Grand Scribe E., and the Auditor, Mr. M. C. Hyde, C.A., for the Grand Chapter Year ending January 31st, 1973.

We recommend the acceptance of the reports of the Grand Treas­urer, the Grand Scribe E. and the Auditor.

We recommend that Mr. M. C. Hyde, C.A., be continued as Auditor for the ensuing Grand Chapter Year, if possible.

We recommend that the Proceedings of the 1973 Grand Chapter Session be printed.

In accordance with the Constitution, page 25, clause 51, sub-clause C, your Committee submits the following estimate of the probable ex­penditures of the Grand Chapter for the Grand Chapter Year ending with January 31st, 1974.

GRAND CONVOCATION

Proceedings ---------------------------------------------------------Printing ------ ---------------------·. ·----------------------· _________ _ Travel and Entertainment --------·-----------------------Rent ----------------------------------------------------------------------Tape Recorder & P.A. System ----------· ------------

TRAVELLING

Grand Z. --------------------------------------------------------------Grand Superintendents -------------------------------------­Grand Scribe E. ------------------------------------------------

OFFICE

Grand Scribe E. ------------------·-----------------------------Rent -------------------------------------------------------------------­Audit -·--------------------------------------------------------------------Postage and Telephone ---------------------------- ------­Office Supplies and Expense -------------------·-------­Supplies for resale -----------------------------------------­Exchange and Bank Charge --------------------------­Safety Deposit Box ------------- -----------------------------1 nsu ran ce ---------------------------------------------------------------

$975.00 100.00 200.00 150.00 25.00

600.00 210.00

50.00

1500.00 300.00 150.00 150.00 325.00

1800.00 3.00 7.50

25.00

$1450.00

$860.00

$4260.50

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GENERAL

I ncorpo rat ion -------------------------------------------------------General Grand Chapter ----------------------------------­Repairs to Regalia -------------------------------------------­Obituary Notices ------------------------------------------------

Motion

Fraternally submitted ,

A. C. GUNNING, G. V. JONES, C. W. KNOX, Chairman

400.00 335.00

50.00 25.00 $810.00

$7380.50

Moved by R.E. Comp. C. W. Knox, seconded by M.E. Comp. Andy Gunning, that: the Report of Audit and Finance be received and adopted. Carried.

General Grand Chapter

M.E. Comp. Brinkley Brown, Deputy General Grand High Priest. brought greetings from Royal Arch Masons, International and explained that Alberta was attached to his Territory, which was quite extensive and entailed considerable travelling. He thanked the Grand Chapter for the very fine reception and introduction to the Grand Chapter of Alberta.

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Report of The Grand First Principal To the Most Excellent Grand Chapter of Alberta, Royal Arch Masons:

My Dear Companions:

It is a high honour to be presiding at this, our 59th Grand Convoca­tion of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons for Alberta, I really do appreciate the honour most sincerely and hope, when I lay down the gavel at the end of this Grand Session you will think that I have made a worthwhile contribution to our beloved Order. It is a pleasure to welcome my Companions from around the Grand Jurisdiction, but a special pleasure to welcome those of you who have taken your time to visit us from other Jurisdictions. To have those General Grand Officers with us is an honour which we, of the Grand Chapter of Alberta, do very highly appreciate. Thank you for being with us and giving us of your experience and knowledge of the Order. We hope you will find our Grand Session one of as much pleasure as we have by your presence. It is our earnest desire that you have a good stay in this, the Capital City of Alberta, and both you and your ladies will be pleased you came.

NECROLOGY

As we look back over the past year it is a sad thing to see how many of those dear and well-beloved Companions are missing. Later, our Grand Third Principal will be giving us a Report on the Fraternal Dead, when we can reverence their memories with a suitable ceremony.

To those friends and loved ones who are left behind we extend our heartfelt sympathy.

Invitations

Invitations were received from several Grand Chapters, from Wash­ington, Saskatchewan, Montana, British Columbia, South Dakota, North Dakota, Manitoba and Ontario.

It was my pleasure to be able to represent you at qui te a number. M. Ex. Companion Andrew Gunning and I attended the Grand Sessions of Washington in May, 1972. We were treated with hospitality, and made Honorary Members of their Grand Chapter, and were received into their Past Grand High Priests Association. Our Grand Council were able to attend, with some others from the Grand Chapter of Alberta, the Grand Chapter of Saskatchewan on May 26th and 27th, 1972. We were able to extend on your behalf our promise of assistance to the new General Grand King, M. Ex. Compan ion Mindy Halldorson, Past Grand First Principal of Saskatchewan.

In June, 1972, I was able to attend the Grand Sessions of Montana, and there was a goodly representation from the Grand Chapter of Alberta. We received the usual kind hospitality from our Companions there. It is our ardent desire to continue this very close friendship which we have had for so long with our next-door neighbours. Later, in the same month, we were given a hearty welcome to the Grand Chapter of British Columbia, at Penticton. The weather was nice and warm, but the companionship of our neighbours was still warmer. There were four of our Past and Present Grand First Principals from Alberta: M. Ex. Comps. Jakeman, Ruff, Gunning and Thomas.

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September was a busy month for visits afar. On the 17th to 20th I was at Sioux Falls, at the Grand Council and Grand Chapter of South Dakota. As the Grand Representative of this Grand Chapter of Alberta, it was of parti cular interest to me. This is the fifth time in succession I have had the pleasure of meeting our Companions in South Dakota. The welcome is just as warm as ever, and I am looking forward to the time when we can have some of these Companions visit us. There were two talks which were an inspiraticn for those fortunate enough to be there, James P. Irish, the General Grand Conductor of the Council R. & S.M., and Rev. Robert Wright, the Grand Orator. From here I went to the General Grand Council and the General Grand ·Chapter at Las Vegas, Nevada. The character of these meetings is one of inspiration. Here, from these dedicated Companions we learned much of the development that is taking place internationally. As a source of education and re­search the General Grand Chapter International appears to be of limitless help. Of course, from this part of the world the outstanding feature was the installation of M. Ex. Companion H. K. Halldorson as General Grand King for the term 1972-75.

In March, 1973, I had the pleasure of visiting the Grand Council and the Grand Chapter of North Dakota at Jamestown. I was accompanied by R. Ex. Companion Chris Rudd, who had been able to accompany me to Montana and Saskatchewan earlier. The welcome in Jamestown was very hearty and sincere. In this visit, as in the other ones to the various jurisdictions, full honours were given as recognition to the Royal Arch Companions of Alberta. These visits bring the unity of our vast Order so much closer to our attention it is a pleasure I will always have, repre­senting you. It was a real regret that I could not accept the very kind invitation to attend the 50th Grand Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Manitoba, in Winnipeg, on the 13th and 14th of April. There was a c!ash with other Masonic duties that made this impossible. However, I have forwarded the best wishes of the Grand Chapter of Alberta on your be­half.

District Meetings

It is at these District Meetings that I have learned to appreciate the tine efforts of the Grand District Superintendents. We are very fortunate in having this group of dedicated Capitular Masons carrying on their work on our behalf.

District No. 1 Meeting was held in Edmonton on October 14th, 1972. R. Ex. Comp. John McKee presided.

District No. 2 Meeting was held at Drumheller on November 18th, 1972, with A. Ex. Comp. E. J. O'Connor-Browne presiding.

District No. 3 Meeting was held in Calgary, November 25th, 1972. R. Ex. Comp. Jack Hildebrandt presided. Unfortunately this was one of the two District Meetings at which I was unable to be present. On this occasion I was ill. The rest of my Grand Council carried on in my stead.

District No. 4 Meeting was held in High River on October 21st, 1972. R. Ex. Comp. Charles E. Simmons presided.

District No. 5 Meeting was held in Forestburg on November 4th, 1972. It was held in conjunction with the 20th Anniversary of Bethel Chapter. There was a full attendance at these celebrations and the Grand Council were all present. R. Ex. Comp. A. W. Brennan presided.

District No. 6 Meeting was held at Gleichen on December 6th, 1972. R. Ex. Comp. Gordon Leadbeater presided. As I had to be in Saskatch­ewan on other Masonic business, R. Ex. Comp. Erick Mulder, G.H., represented me there.

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These meetings were all well organized and interesting. The one observation that I might make in this connection is that the Companions of the District in a number of occasions do not support their D.G.S. as fully as they should, in the matter of attendance.

I am pleased to recommend that the rank of R. Excellent Companion be conferred on each of the following:-

District No. 1 - R. Ex. Companion John McKee. District No. 2 - R. Ex. Companion E. J. O'Connor Browne. District No. 3 - R. Ex. Companion J. C. Hildebrandt. District No. 4 - R. Ex. Companion Charles E. Simmons. District No. 5 - R. Ex. Companion A. W. Brennan. District No. 6 - R. Ex. Companion Gordon Leadbeater.

At the District Meetings the following Companions were elected to serve as Grand District Superintendents. I have pleasure in confirming this:-

District No. 1 - Ex. Companion N. H. Saboe. District No. 2 - V. Ex. Companion T. E. O'Morrow. District No. 3 - V. Ex. Comp. Dr. L. A. McKercher. District No. 4 - V. Ex. Companion M. A. McKay. District No. 5 - Ex. Companion A. R. Anderson. District No. 6 - R. Ex. Companion Gordon Leadbeater.

Visitations

During the year I have been able to visit, officially, all Chapters except The Hiram, at Youngstown, which was unable to find a night when I could attend, due to the fire which destroyed their school. As the result, the Masonic Hall had to be used for classrooms.

May 23rd - Keystone No. 12, Red Deer - M.E.M. Degree. May 24th - Norwood No. 18, Edmonton - General. June 1st - Eheyeh No. 27, Drumheller - General. June 3rd - Edson No. 30, held at Jasper with R.A.M. by Edmonton

Preceptory Team. June 12th - Lebanon No. 38, Stettler - General. June 13th - Tau Cross No. 16, Claresholm - General. June 14th - Shekinah No. 4, Lethbridge - M.M.M. June 19th - Crescent No. 24, Calgary - General. June 20th - Calgary No. 11 , Calgary - General. June 21st - Mount Olivet No. 17, Kill am - General. June 24th - Cold Lake No. 39, Cold Lake - R.A.M. June 27th - Coronation No. 37, Coronation - General. September 7th - Otuskwan No. 9, Calgary - General. September 8th - Capital City No. 13, Edmonton - R.A.M. September 11th - Alberta No. 1, Calgary - Fred Hand Night. September 12th - Vermilion No. 14, Vermilion - General. September 14th - Strathmore No. 21, Strathmore - General. October 9th - Alberta No. 1, Calgary - Memorial to Fred Hand. October 12th - Empress No. 35, Empress - General. October 16th - Hanna No. 28, Hanna - General. October 19th - Wapiti No. 34, Grande Prairie - M.E.M. October 24th - Golden West No. 5, High River - R.A.M. October 25th - Harmony No. 26, Bassano - General - 50 Year

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November 14th - Bow Valley No. 10, Gleichen - General. November 16th - Banff No. 20, Banff - M.E.M. November 28th - Viking No. 32, Viking - General. December 21st - North Star No. 2, Edmonton - General - Installa­

tion Officer. January 18th - Kether No. 8, Pincher Creek - General. February 3rd - Parkland No. 31, Wainright - R.A.M. - Preceptory

Team. February 15th - Assiniboia No. 3, Medicine Hat - M.M.M. February 23rd - Hillvue No. 15, Frank - General.

In addition to these I have had the opportunity to visit several of the Chapters on various occasions. Among the highlights of these visits was the presentation of the 50 Year Award to V. Ex. Companion Harry Seeber, at Bassano, on the occasion of my Official Visit. The Fred Hand Night at Alberta No. 1 was a memorable one. There were many Companions from near and far, both in Alberta and neighbouring Jurisdictions. It was very regrettable that our Most Excellent Companion Fred Hand was taken from our midst within a month of this meeting . I believe a page of Memorial should be given in the Proceedings to this M. Ex. Companion, who, after over twenty years as our Grand Scribe E., was honoured last year by being made our Grand Scribe E., Emeritus. It is most satisfying to know that we have a memorial to our M. Ex. Comp. Fred in the Fred Hand Memorial Fund, which will be most helpful. Our Grand Treasurer will give a report on the standing of the Fund later.

The Teachers' Night at Crescent Chapter was most interesting, and it was a great honour to be asked to preside at the conferring of the degree of M.E.M., on March 19th.

At the meetings of Edson Chapter, in Jasper, on June 3rd, and Park­land Chapter in Wainwright on February 3rd, the Edmonton Preceptory No. 46 Degree Team put on a R.A.M. Degree as well as a team to put on the Installation Ceremony. At these two meetings, the turnout and interest was very worthwhile, and might be used as a criterion for in­creasing interest in Royal Arch Masonry in Alberta.

DISPENSATIONS GRANTED

Mount Olivet Chapter No. 17 __________ Change date of Regular Meeting Alberta Chapter No. 1 _______________________ Change date of Regular Meeting Vermil ion Chapter No. 14 ______________ Change date of Regular Meeting Cold Lake Chapter No. 39 _____________ Change date of Regular Meeting Edson Chapter No. 30 _______________________ Change date of Regular Meeting Alberta Chapter No. 1 _______________________ Change date of Regular Meeting Calgary Chapter No. 11 __________________ Change date of Regular Meeting Empress Chapter No. 35 ___________________ Change date of Regular Meeting Golden West Chapter No. 5 __________ Change date of Regular Meeting Eheyeh Chapter No. 27 __________________ Change date of Regular Meeting Otuskwan Chapter No. 9 _________________ Change date of Regular Meeting Hanna Chapter No. 28 _____________________ Change date of Regular Meeting Calgary Chapter No. 11 ___________________ Change date of Regular Meeting Parkland Chapter No. 31 ________________ Change date of Regular Meeting Crescent Chapter No. 24 _______________ Change date of Regular Meeting Cold Lake Chapter No. 39 _______________ To Hold Joint Installation Mount Olivet Chapter No. 17 ___________ To Hold Joint Installation

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Bethel Chapter No. 36 --------------------- To Hold Joint Installation Kether Chapter No. 8 _____________________ To Hold Joint Installation Hillvue Chapter No. 15 ___________________ .To Hold Joint Installation Shekinah ·Chapter No. 4 _________________ .To Hold Joint Installation Vermilion Chapter No. 14 ______ _________ .To Hold Joint Installation Golden West Chapter No. 5 ___________ To receive and act upon a petition

for Exaltation from two Bros. residing outside their Jurisdiction, namely Calgary.

Otuskwan Chapter No. 9 ___________________ To receive reports, and, if favour­able, to ballot on two applicants at an Emergent Meeting.

Otuskwan Chapter No. 9 ___________________ To elect and install an H. who has not served for a year as J.

Crescent Chapter No. 24 ________________ To hold an Emergent Meeting for the Installation of Officers.

Shekinah Chapter No. 4 ___________________ To install elected Officers out of time.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

During the year I have had the pleasure of making the following appointments as Grand Representatives to Alberta, of the following Grand Chapters:

Alabama ---------------------------------------------- R. Ex. Comp. Ronald H. Miller (18) Argentina -------------------------------------------- R. Ex. Comp. Art Lidgett (12) Connecticut _______________________________________ R. Ex. Comp. W. E. Riome (31) Germany --------------------------------------------- V. Ex. Comp. Dr. Ernst Grafe (38) Illinois ______________________________________________ R. Ex. Comp. George Fearon (18) Kansas ________________________________________________ Comp. Jack Mcivor (31) Louisiana ----------------------------------------- R. Ex. Comp. K. E. White (13) Massachusetts ______________________________ __ _____ R. Ex. Comp. Art L. Ginter (17) Michigan ____ ________________________________________ R. Ex. Comp. John McKee Minnesota __________________________________________ R. Ex. Comp. S. R. Mouser (16) Mississippi _____________________ ___ ___ ________________ V. Ex. Comp. W. A. Campbell (11) Montana ______________________________________________ V. Ex. Comp. Metro Gushaty (24) New Mexico ______________________________________ R. Ex. Comp. Charles E. Simmons (5) New South Wales ____________________________ R. Ex. Comp. Max Satanove (18) Pennsylvania ______________________________________ M. Ex. Comp. H. J. McCoy (2) Queensland ________________________________________ R. Ex. Comp. Peter Halkett (24) Victoria _________________________________________________ R. Ex. Comp. Ernest Tyler (13) Wyoming ____________________________________________ R. Ex. Comp. E. G. Phillipson (3) Netherlands ----------------------------------------- V.Ex. Comp. Dr. L. A. Mc Kercher (1) India ____________________________________________________ R, Ex. Comp. J. Stewart McMillan (13)

I have issued Commissions to the following as Grand Representatives of Alberta near the following Grand Jurisdictions :

Connecticut ---------------------------------------- G. L. Pearson Idaho ----------------·---------------------------------- Donald Dickerson India ---------------------------------------------------- B. R. Murgai Missouri ----------------------------------------------- Lloyd P. Sharp Netherlands ---------------------------------------- W. J. van Es New Hampshire _________________________________ Lester Holt New York ___________________________________________ A. W. Hollenbeck Rhode Island ------------------------------------- H. B. Dodge South Carolina _______________________________ __ M, C. Watt

Utah ------------------------------------------------------P. H. Vol I West Germany ___________________________________ R. J. Porter Wisconsin ________________________________________ Dale Tice

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Observations and Recommendations

It has been a very great pleasure to make visits to the various Chapters. I reg ret that I cannot be able to meet with the Companions of Hi ram Chapter owing to local conditions precluding this. However, in every visit it has been pleasant to find the Companions very co-opera­tive, and attempting to do their work in an efficient manner. It is re­grettable that in two or three cases the Officers were unacquainted with their work to the extent they had to use rituals. This is not good, and I would recommend that the Grand Lecturer have one school of Instruction in each District to help those Officers to get the work so they can make a good impression on the candidates.

These times are trying on all fraternal organizations, largely be­cause of the changing economic conditions in our Province. Not long ago the re were many farming centres with a good sized population from which to draw candidates. Now, many of these centres have been de­populated because larger farming companies and groups have taken over the farms. This has resulted in many of those who were prospective candidates being moved into larger centres, both in and out of the Province. Many of the younger people who would normally have taken over the family farms are now in industry in other centres. This has been a real strain on the local Chapters, and, if it keep.s up, will lead us to take a long look on the organization of our Chapters.

As the result of these conditions it has been necessary for Viking Chapter No. 32 to surrender their Charter and amalgamate with Mount Olivet Chapter No. 17. This amalgamation w ill take place on April 18th, 1973.

The Third Inter-Provincial Meeting of the Grand Chapters of Saskatch­ewan and Alberta will take place at Lloydminster on April 21st, 1973.

In some of the Chapters there is a tendency to promote Officers who are not ab le to do efficient work to higher offices. This is a matter which should cause each Chapter to look more thoroughly into the case and decide whether the interests of Royal Arch Masonry are more im­portant than the feel ings of those who cannot do the job.

In recommending the use of the Grand Lecturer more often there are two thoughts in mind; how to get the Work more uniform through­out our Grand Jurisdiction, and also to get more knowledge on the underlying philosphy and symbolism of the work.

In concluding, I must thank the different Chapters and thei r Com­panions for the kind and generous support they have given me. The different -Companions in Edmonton and Calgary, as well as several of the other centres have accompanied me, and given me much useful advice. I thank you. R. Ex. Companion Ed. Glover has had a most diffi­cult year in taking over as Scribe E., and I must mention the efficiency he has brought to the Office, as well as the many times he has helped me in my work. Thanks, R. Ex. Comp. Ed.

Once again, thanks, and to all the Companions of the Grand Chapter of Alberta, may you continue to exert a still greater force on this Province in showing the way to the Good Life.

Sincerely and fraternally submitted,

0. PAUL THOMAS, Grand First Principal

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Motion Moved by R.E. Comp. Dr. Philip Kendal, seconded by R.E. Comp.

David Neill, that: the Grand First Principal's Address be referred to the Committee on the Address. Carried.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON THE GRAND FIRST PRINCIPAL'S ADDRESS

To the Most Excellent Grand First Principal, Officers and Com­panions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta:-

May we first congratulate you, Sir, on having finished a rewarding year as Grand First Principal of this Grand Chapter.

We most sincerely join with him in welcoming our distinguished visitors and all our Companions, who turned out today. Please come again and again.

We grieve with our Grand First Principal in the passing of so many of our Companions. It is very fitting that there is a "Fred Hand Mem­orial " . Most Excellent Companion Hand surely was a pillar of strength to our Grand Chapter for many years.

We are pleased to note that our Grand First Principal was able to travel so much and represent us at so many Grand Chapter, District and Chapter meetings.

We are pleased, also, to concur with him on recommending the conferring of Right Excellent on the following District Superintendents:

R.E. Comp. John McKee R.E. Comp. Charles E. Simmons R.E. Comp. E. J. O'Connor-Browne R.E. Comp. A. W. Brennan R.E. Comp. J. C. Hildebrandt R.E. Comp. Gordon Leadbeater

We, surely agree with our Grand First Principal that it is very re­grettable to see Rituals used in open Chapter. It does make a very poor impression on our new candidates. We believe that poor ritualistic work is one of the biggest reasons for Jack of attendance in our Chapters.

We are also sorry that Viking had to close, but pleased that they did amalgamate with Mount Olivet and we join with our Grand First Principal in wishing them the best always.

Finally, we congratulate our Grand First Principal, on having had a good year. We thank him for the service, he has given to our Grand Chapter. He has brought honour and pleasure to this Grand Chapter.

We wish him many years in which, to take an active part as a Past Grand First Principal.

Fraternally submitted, M.E. Comp. Bert James, Chairman, M.E. Comp. Geo. Grieve, M.E. Comp. Cecil Duthie, M.E. Comp. Jack Daniels

Moved by M.E. Comp. Bert James, seconded by M.E. Comp. Geo. Grieve, that the report be received and adopted. Carried.

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Reception of Grand Representatives The Grand Z. then called upon the Grand Scribe E to read the ro il

of the Grand Representatives. The following were present:-

Alabama -------------------------------------------·---· R.E. Comp. R. H. Miller Arizona ----------------------------------------------- R.E. Comp. H. Boag Arkansas --·--------------------------------------- E. Comp. J. R. Crawford British Columbia -----·-------------------------- E. Comp. R. Collier California __________________________________________ M.E. Comp. F. L. Colwell

Canada in Ontario ---------------------·-·- R.E. Comp. C. E. Glover District of Columbia ________________________ M.E. Comp. L. J. Daniels

Florida ----------------------------------------------- R.E. Comp. J. C. Hildebrandt France ---------------------------------------------- R.E. Comp. C. W. Knox West Germany ----------------------------------- E. Comp. Dr. E. Grafe Ill inois -------------------------------·--------------- R.E. Comp. G. Fearon Indiana ----------------------------------------------- V.E . Comp. A. W. Brennan India ---------------------------------------------------- E. Comp. J. S. McMillen Iowa ------------------------------------------------- R.E. Comp. F. R. E. Mulder Ireland ----------------------------------------------- R.E. Comp. David Neill Kansas -----------------------------------------------· Comp. J. Mciver Kentucky ------------------------------------------- R.E. Comp. H. Cuthbert Lou isiana ------------------------------------------. R.E. Comp. K. E. White Maine ___________________________________________________ M.E. Comp. G. D. Chattaway Manitoba __________________________________________ M.E. Comp. A. C. Gunning

Maryland --------------------------------------------· R.E. Comp. J. W. Smith Massachusetts ------------------------------- ·· R.E. Comp. A. Ginter Michigan -------------- --------------------------- _ R.E. Comp. John McKee Minnesota ------------------------------------------ R.E. Comp. Ross Mouser Mississippi ----------------------------------------- V.E. Comp. W. A. Campbell Montana -------------------------------------------·· R.E. Comp. Metro Gushaty Nebraska ---------------------------------------------- R.E. Comp. M. R. Harper Netherlands --------------------------------------- R.E. Comp. Dr. L. A. McKercher Nevada ------------------------------------------·· R.E. Comp. L. R. Webb New Brunswick ------------------------------- R.E. Comp. F. H. Walker New Jersey -------------------------------------- R.E. Comp. T. M. White New Mexico ---------------------------------------- R.E. Comp. C. E. Simmons New South Wales ------------------------- E. Comp. M. Satanove New York --------------------------------------·-·-M.E. Comp. C. M. Laverty North Dakota __________________________________ M.E. Comp. Bert James

Nova Scotia -----------------------------------· R.E. Comp. W. G. Scott Ohio -------------------------------------------------- R.E. Comp. M. Pound Oregon ----------------------------------------------- R.E. Comp. W. Hill Queensland ----------------------------------------- R.E. Comp. Peter Halkett Quebec ------------------------------------------------ R.E. Comp. W. H. Houghton Rhode Island ------------------------------------- R.E. Comp. A. J. Rutz Saskatchewan --------------------------------- R.E. Comp. M. A. R. Cliff Scotland ---------------------------------------------· V.E. Comp. W. J. Forsyth South Carolina --------------------------------- R.E. Comp. F. W. Keyte South Dakota ____________________________________ M.E. Comp. 0 . P. Thomas

Switzerland ---------------------------------------·· R.E. Comp. E. Searle

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Tennessee --------------------------------------- ··-- R.E. Comp. J. R. Doherty Texas ----------------------------------------------- --· R.E. Comp. Dr. P. J. Kendal Utah ___________________________________________________ M.E. Comp. C. C. G. Duthie

United States of Mexico ____________________ M.E. Comp. H. J. McCoy

Victoria -------------------------------------- -----·- R.E. Comp. E. Tyler Virginia ---------------- ------------------------------- R.E. Comp. A. Brown Washington ____________________ __________ ___________ M.E. Comp. G. Grieve

M.E. Comp. 0. P. Thomas welcomed the Grand Representatives of the Grand Chapters, near the Grand Chapter of Alberta and expressed the hope, that each Representative, present, would convey the best wishes of the Grand Chapter of Alberta, to his respective jurisd iction.

M.E. Comp. L. J. Daniels, replying for the several representatives, present, assured the Grand Z., that his wish would be carried out and thanked the Grand Chapter for the courtesies shown at this reception.

Saskatchewan M.E. Comp. Thomas invited M.E. Comp. Erd Fisher, Grand Z., of the

Grand Chapter of Saskatchewan to speak. M.E. Comp. Fisher extended the greetings of the Grand Chapter of Saskatchewan. He thanked the Grand Chapter of Alberta for the invitation to attend the Convocation and also, for the hospitality shown himself and Mrs. Fisher.

British Columbia M.E. Comp. Evan Carl, Grand Z. of the Grand Chapter, R.A.M. of

British Calumbia was invited to bring the greetings of the Grand Chapter of British Columbia. This, the M.E. Comp. did and at the same time invited any, who could, to attend the Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter, R.A.M. of British Columbia. It was to be held in the City of Chilliwack, B.C., June 14th to 16th inclusive. M.E. Comp. Carl thanked the Grand Chapter for the invitation and hospitality shown him in Al­berta.

Report of Committee on the Work Most Excellent Sir and Companions:- Several questions on the

Work have been submitted to this Committee for clarification. These have been reviewed and we find that there just is not sufficient time to resolve all of these question. Therefore, we will report progress with the suggestion that they be acted upon by the new Committee.

Moved by R.E. Comp. Dr. Kendal, seconded by R.E. Comp. David Neill that, the report be received and acted upon. Carried.

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Jn Jllemor!' OF THE DECEASED

Companions of Our Own and Sister Jurisdictions

FOR THE YEAR 1973

"A little sun, a little rain, A little loss, a little gain,

A little joy, a little strife, And this is life.

A little work, a little play, One kind deed done each passing day,

A few good-byes, a setting sun, And life is done.

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Report of Committee on Fraternal Dead Most Excellent Sir, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter,

Royal Arch Masons of Alberta:-As we assemble in this Annual Convocation to discuss the present

and make plans for the future, let us take time to briefly review and acknowledge the fraternalism and benefits this Grand Chapter has en­joyed throughout the years. This is because of the Companions, who made it possible, by presenting good work, true work, square work.

Now, " The Sixth Hour of the Sixth Day of the Week" has passed and a number of these Companions have failed to present their Marks and to rece ive their Wages.

There is no more occasion for level or plumb line, For trowel or gavel, for compasses or square. Their work is completed, their life span depleted And they shall be remembered, as Royal Arch Masons sincere. It is fitting and proper that we should pay tribute to their memory,

for they have been called to the Eternal Grand Chapter on High, to receive a Reward that comes to all good and faithfu l Companions, whose work has passed the Grand Overseer's Square.

During the past year, ending December 31st, 1972, the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta, lost by death 67 Companions from 26 constituent Chapters. We particu larly mourn the passing of Most Excellent Companion Fred J. Hand. He served as First Principal of Alberta Chapter in 1926; as Grand First Principal of this Grand Chapter in 1944; as Grand Scribe E for nineteen years, retiring at last year's Convocation, and at the t ime of his death, on October 2nd, 1972, was Grand Scribe E. Emeritus.

The name of each departed Companion was read and as the reading of the names of the dead from each Chapter was completed, a candle was fraternally and affectionately extinguished in memory of those departed.

Fitting tribute was paid , also to the departed Companions of our sister Jurisdictions.

Finally, a candle was lighted in honor of all the Mothers, every­where, and was affectionately extingu ished in memory of those Mothers, who had, during the past year, answered the Call of their Creator and gone to their final Reward.

The Necrology Service was concluded very fitt ingly, by a beautiful solo rendition of "The Lord's Prayer" by R.E. Comp. Dr. L. A. McKerch­er, with Comp. A. Dobbie at the organ.

Moved by R.E. Comp. Dr. P. J. Kendal, seconded by R.E. Comp. R. Mouser, that this report be received and adopted. Carried.

DEATHS IN OUR JURISDICTION Alberta No. 1 -·--------------·------------------·G. M. Bell, D. E. Black, G. Dawson,

N. A. Farrow, F. J. Hand, W. A. Stewart

North Star No. 2 _______________________________ J . L. Muir, F. C. Booker Assiniboia No. 3 ______________________________ c. W. Niblock, M. Higson Shekinah No. 4 ____________ ___________________ o. P. Olson Golden West No. 5 __ _______________________ E. N. Sleeman Kether No. 8 ________________________________ ____ L. N. Davis, H. 0 . Purkis Otuskwan No. 9 _________________________________ F. G. Elves, E. J. Friend, S. H. Mc­

Leod, W. A. Wei r, G. L. Tidsbury, C. Mi tchell, H. S. Conder, R. J. Wild­erman,, F. W. Stevenson, J. F. Ben­nett.

Bow Valley No. 10 ___________________________ G. Jones Calgary No. 11 __________________________________ R. K. Smeed, C. E. Butler, R. C.

Stagg

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Keystone No. 12 ·····------------·------------·W. A. Henry, L. Telning, R. L. Mc­l lvride, C. D. Marble, P. R. Sharpe

Capi ta l City No. 13 ___________________________ C. E. Ward, F. S. Wilson , G. F. Baldwin, F. D. Grieve, W. James, B. H. Witts, W. Buxton, D. S. Neil­son, E. W. Bowness

Vermili on No. 14 ----------·-----·--·-----------·H. J. Clarl<e Hillvue No. 15 ----------·----------------------·R. D. Purdy, H. M. Speck Tau Cross No. 16 ____________________________ F. E. Neville

Mount Olivet No. 17 ----------------------·· H. R. Lackey Norwood No. 18 ·----·-----------------------··W. F. Urquhart, F. A. Smith Hiram No. 19 -----------··------------·--------·· R. V. Lawrence Banff No. 20 ----------------------·-····----------·W. T. Young, J. Tweedy Strathmore No. 21 -----------·-----·--------··F. J. Hahle, M. G. Hobbs Harmony No. 26 -------·-----------------·-·-·W. F. Rodbourne Eheyeh No. 27 ----------·-----------------------· A. Nicol, W. L. Poxon, J. Farmer Hanna No. 28 -------·-------·--------------·--·A. C. Carson, C. G. Rudolph, G. C.

Russell Parklands No. 31 -----------------------·- .C. Wilbraham Wapiti No. 34 ---·------··----------······-··-···T. Wusselby, C. Leonard, W. J. N.

Leslie Cold Lake No. 39 ····----··------------------·-··G. Boeriu

DEATHS IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS

British Columbia ···············-·······-···--- K· K. Reid , P.G.Z. J . S. Dyke, P.G.Z.

Georgia .. ····-·········-··-··················-··- ···· N. T. Pickle, G. K. J. A. Moore, P.G.H.P. J . G. Standifer, P.G.H.P. N. N. Johnson, P.G.H.P.

Indiana ·········-··················-······------··-·-··J· E. Brown, P.G .H.P. Kentucky ........ ·--·-·······-·······-··········--·G. B. Churchill , P.G.H.P.

J. A. Peters, P.G .H.P. Lou isiana ·------·········----------············-·-···C. J. Hale, P.G.H.P.

L. G. Wildex, P.G.H.P. Manitoba ----···················-····-·············-···W. Dalzell , P.G.Z. Maryland ..................... ·············-··-··-.R. K. Coulby, P.G.H.P.

G. L. Michael, P.G.H.P. Minnesota --······-······ ········-··-···· ........... H. C. Dressel , P.G.H.P.

R. G. Humphreys, P.G.H.P. E. M. Thomasberg , P.G.H.P. K. C. Nielsen, P.G.H.P.

Nevada ·-····-·····--·-····--·-···············-·······- .D. Ferguson, P.G.H.P. Oh io --·-----····························------------·····E. R. Jenkins, P.G.H.P.

B. J. Filkins, P.G.H.P. Tennessee -···-·-· .................................... G. F. Brookhart, P.G.H.P.

L. L. Worrell, P.G.H.P. Texas --··-------····--·-----···-···-··---·· ·· ----·-·· J. X. Newcomb, P.G.H.P. Virginia ------·································-------· D. P. Sigourney, P.G.H.P. Washington ··········-·······-----------------·---W. H. Steffey, P.G.H.P.

C. M. Crowe, P.G.H.P. West Virginia ····-·---··············-···-··-···-··N. S. Orkney, Grand Sec. E.

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JURISPRUDENCE

To the Most Excellent Grand First Principal, Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter of Alberta:-

Most Excellent Sir:-

No matters requiring the attention of Grand Chapter have been reported to this Committee during the past year.

Respectfully submitted, Herbert J. McCoy (Chairman)

Moved by M.E. Comp. Herb McCoy, seconded by M.E. Comp. Laverty, that the report be received and adopted. Carried.

Noon Recess.

The Grand Chapter was called off at 11 :55 a.m.

The Grand Chapter was recalled to order at 1 :40 p.m.

FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE To the Most Excellent Grand First Principal, Officers and Companions

of the Grand Chapter of Alberta: Most Excellent Sir and Companions:-May we first thank the four representatives, who did review their

Proceedings and send their summaries to us. We have these reports on file for any one wishing to read them. Also, Grand Chapter has copies of the Proceedings from the other Grand Chapters.

We found that nearly all the Chapters are the same as our own; that is, they have to work to make successful Chapters. This, we think is good. It really isn't a problem, it is just a way of l ife. Success, usually does not come easily.

We also, found that mose Grand Chapters recommend that all Com­panions work with the Demolay and Jobs' Daughters. We surely agree with these thoughts, as the future of our Chapters and our communities rests in the hands of these fine groups.

Finally, we found that all Grand Chapters recommend more schools of instruction, more educational programs and better ritualistic work, which would then give us better Chapters and most important of all , better Royal Arch Masons.

Fraternally submitted, M.E. Comp. Bert James, Chairman

Moved by M.E. Comp. Bert James, seconded by R.E. Comp. C. A. Breakey, that the report be received and adopted. Carried.

Montana M.E. Comp. Willard Paulson, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of

Montana, brought greetings of his Grand Chapter and thanked M.E. Comp. Thomas for the invitation to attend, the hospitality shown and the very cordial reception that he extended from the Grand Chapter of Alberta. M.E. Comp. Paulson invited all present to attend the Grand Chapter of Montana, being held this year in Havre. Iowa

R.E. Comp. John Harris Watts, Grand Scribe E. of the Grand Chapter of Iowa, brought greetings from his Grand Chapter and remarked that R.E. Comp. Erick Mulder, Grand H. is the Alberta Representative of the Grand Chapter of Iowa. He thanked M.E. Comp. Thomas for the invita­tion and cordial reception in the Grand Chapter and extended an invitation to all, to visit the Grand Chapter of Iowa Convocation in April , 1974.

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Warrants and Dispensations . To the Most Excellent Grand First Principal, Officers and Companions

of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta. Your Committee on Warrants and Dispensations, beg to report, that

no correspondence respecting Warrants have been referred to this Committee, during the past year.

M.E. Comp. F. Mayer, Chairman, M.E. Comp. Norman Scheer, R.E. Comp. T. w. Cook, R.E. Comp. R. Miller R.E. Comp. E. Merril

Moved by R.E. Comp. R. H. Miller, seconded by R.E. Comp. S. H. Scott, that this report be adopted. Carried.

Kentucky E. Comp. Charles Milam, representing Grand High Priest, Chester

Bush, of the Grand Chapter, R.A.M. of Kentucky, brought greetings and best wishes on behalf of M.E. Comp. Bush. He expressed the hope that some Albertans might visit the Grand Chapter of Kentucky in the near future.

North Dakota M.E. Comp. Palmer Hallquist, Grand High Priest of North Dakota,

brought greetings and best wishes from the Grand Chapter of North Dakota, remarking that, with the warmth of hospitality and ease of crossing the Border, etc. , he did not feel as though he was in a foreign country.

Manitoba The Grand Z. invited M.E. Comp. Hugh Hornbeck, Grand First

Principal of the Grand Chapter of Manitoba, to take the floor. M.E. Comp. Hornbeck brought greetings of the Grand Chapter of

Manitoba and warm personal wishes for the success of our Grand Con­vocation. He added that there had always been close Fraternal relations between our Grand Chapters. M.E. Comp. Thomas thanked M.E. Comp. Hornbeck for the sentiments expressed.

Ballot Closed At 2:00 p.m. the Grand Z. declared the Ballot officially closed and

asked M.E. Comp. Mindy Halldorson, M. E. Comp. Buster Brown and R.E. Comp. Louis Sylvester to act as scrutineers to determine the outcome of the Ballot.

Report of Credentials Committee Most Excellent Sir and Companions:-Your Committee presents, herewith, the report of the Fifty-Ninth

Annual Convocation: Number of Chapters ------------------------------------------------ 23 Total Vote -- --------------------------------------------------------------- 150

I will move, seconded by E. Comp. K. E. White, that the report of the Credentials Committee be received and adopted. Carried.

R.E. Comp. W. H. Houghton, Chairman

Report of the Committee on Library Research and Education To the Most Excellent Grand First Principal, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta Your Committee reports a continued interest in Masonic Education

during the past year. District meetings and Official Visits of the Grand First Principal to

constituent Chapters has been instrumental in stimulating this interest, also the var ious addresses given on these occasions have been most valuable and instructive.

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Your Committee feels that there is still room for improvement in the matter of instruction given to candidates after having received their three degrees.

Your Committee would like to see the Officers of the Chapter and the sponsors make an effort to see that the newly exalted Companions are present when the three degrees are exemplified in Chapter, in this way they can obtain a thorough knowledge of the work and the lessons taught.

We again urge Companions to avail themselves of the material which is at their disposal in the Grand Chapter Library.

Your Committee would again bring to the attention of all Royal Arch Masons of this Grand Chapter, the excellent material on both Lodge and Chapter matters to be found in the "Royal Arch Magazine" which covers not only North America but the rest of the world. We recommend the magazine to those Companions who are not already subscribers.

Fraternally submitted, M.E. Comp. G. Grieve, Chairman, M.E. Comp. C. C. G. Duthie, R.E. Comp. H. Cuthbert, R.E. Comp. T. M. White, R.E. Comp. J. T. Hunter

I would move, seconded by M.E. Comp. C. Duthie "that the report of the Library, Research and Education Committee be received and adopted". Carried.

Grievances and Appeals To the Most Excellent Grand First Principal, Officers and Companions

of Grand Chapter:-Most Excellent Sir:-We are pieased to report that no matters of concern were brought

to the Committee on Grievances and Appeals. Fraternally submitted,

G. D. Chattaway, Chairman, M. R. Harper A. B. Hunter W. C. Pritchard

Moved by M. E. Comp. Geo. Chattaway, seconded by W. C. Pritch­ard that the report be received and adopted. Carried.

REPORT OF CONDITION OF CAPITULAR MASONRY M.E. Sir and Companions:-Your Committee on the Condition of Capitular Masonry in this

Jurisdiction reports as follows : We have examined the reports submitted by the six Grand Super­

intendents of Districts and summarize:

District No. 1-R.E. Comp. John McKee, Grand Superintendent - I visited all Chapters in District No. 1 at least once and some several times during my term of office. It was a pleasure to visit the Chapters. Ali Chapters presented neatly kept records.

Official Visitations: North Star No. 2, November 16th, 1972; Capital City No. 13, November 12th, 1972; Norwood No. 18, September 27th, 1972; Edson No. 30, December 13th, 1972; and Wapiti No. 34, October 19th, 1972.

Highlights: Norwood Chapter No. 18 held a " Wilf Limb Night" at the Midtowner Inn in honor of R.E. Comp. Wilf Limb, prior to his retirement from the office of Scribe E of Norwood Chapter, which he held for 22 years.

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The District Meeting was held in Acacia Temple on October 14th, 1972, hosted by North Star Chapter. All Chapters were represented .. i::. Comp. Norm Saboe of Wapiti Chapter No. 34 was elected to the office of Grand Superintendent, District No. 1, for the term 1973-74.

Comments: All Chapters showed excellent spirit of companionship, among those present at the meetings. The only thing lacking was the number of Companions attending. I would urge the Companions to make a special effort to get out and support the Chapter Officers.

District No. 2-R.E. Comp. E. J . O'Connor-Browne, Grand Superin­tendent -

Official Visi ts: Hanna No. 28, June 19th, 1972; Hiram No. 19, June 28th, 1972; Coronation No. 37, October 31st, 1972; Eheyeh No. 27, November 2nd, 1972; and Lebanon No. 38, November 11th, 1972.

The District Meeting was held November 18th, 1972, hosted by Eheyeh Chapter No. 27, at Drumhaller. All Chapters of District No. 2 were represented. V.E. Comp. T. E. O'Morrow was elected to serve as Grand Superintendent for 1973-74. I was unable to make an Official Visit to Hiram Chapter because the Youngstown school was destroyed by fire and the Chapter room taken over for the school classes. At the time of this report, no arrangements have been made for a Chapter meeting place.

I found the books and records of all Chapters to be well kept. Only one Chapter in the District, Eheyeh, did Degree Work on the occasion of my Official Visit. All Chapters in District No. 2 are plagued with poor attendance. Coronation Chapter No. 37, due to lack of officers had given serious consideration to affiliating with another Chapter. However, it was finally decided to carry on for another year. I would like to thank all Companions of District No. 2 for their help during my term of office. I would also l ike to make special mention of my appreciation to R.E . Comp. Al. Rutz for his help as my District Secretary.

Lebanon Chapter No. 38 donated $125.00 towards a hospital furnish­ing project, undertaken jointly by the Chapter, Lodge and Eastern Star of Stettler.

District No. 3-R.E. Comp. Jack Hildebrandt, Grand Superintendent During my term of office I visi ted all Chapters in District No. 3, once

officially and a number of times unofficially. Official Visi ts: Alberta No. 1, September 11th, 1972; Otuskwan No.

9, October 5th , 1972; Calgary No. 11 , October 17th, 1972; Keystone No. 12, June 27th, 1972; Banff No. 20, November 16th, 1972; Strathmore No. 21, October 12th, 1972 and Crescent No. 24, September 18th, 1972.

Some of the out of city Chapters are getting candidates and are carrying on with great enthusiasm. The city Chapters are doing well and District No. 3 should have a good year.

Alberta Chapter No. 1 held a special night in honor of M.E. Comp. Fred Hand, who retired as Scribe E. of that Chapter as well as Grand Scribe E. of Grand Chapter. This event was attended by Companions representing all parts of Alberta.

The four Chapters from the City of Calgary made their international visit to Montana, the host Chapter being Teton Chapter No. 25, G.R., Montana, at Choteau, Montana. Eighty-four Compan ions and ladies made the trip. Plans are being made for a return trip.

The District Meeting was held November 25th , 1972, hosted by Crescent Chapter No. 24. Reports were received from the several Chapters.

V.E. Comp. Dr. L. A. McKercher was elected to serve as Grand Superintendent for District No. 3 for 1973-74.

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District No. 4-R.E. Comp. Charles E. Simmons, Grand Superintendent Official Visitations: Golden West No. 5, June 27th, 1972; Shekinah

No. 4, October 11th, 1972; Tau Cross No. 16th, November 14th, 1972; Kether No. 8, September 21st, 1972; Hillvue No. 15, October 27th, 1972.

Generally, the condition of Royal Arch Masonry in District No. 4 is comparatively good. All Chapters are trying to cope with the reduced attendance problem. However, for those faithful few, who attend regu­larly, Capitular Masonry provides an opportunity to share with their Companions the tenets of Masonry. I found that due to the rural nature of the District, many of the Officers of the Chapters were unable to get to Degree Practice, with the result that Degree Work in some cases was not up to potential. I would suggest that in such cases, the Degree be held back to a late date rather than it be spoiled. We owe that to the candidate. It grieves me to report that Tau Cross No. 16 is in trouble. For years, this Chapter has had an attendance problem. The present Officers have held office on several occasions. Other Compan ions are reluctant to assume the responsibilities of office. They have not exalted a candidate in several years.

Consideration has been given to folding up the Chapter. No decision has yet been made. One proposal was to move the Chapter to Fort Macleod. Another alternative would be to join with Kether No. 8 at Pincher Creek.

At each Official Meeting I gave a short address, for example, " Think­ing Postively", " Happiness" and " Why I am a Royal Arch Mason". All were well received.

The District Meeting was held on October 21 st, 1972 at High River, hosted by Golden West Chapter No. 5. All District Chapters were represented. There were 29 Companions present. Attendance was down somewhat, because of the fine harvest weather. Four of the five Chapters reported having had degree work during the year and pros­pects of more.

E. Comp. J. Alex MacKay of Hi llvue No. 15 was elected to be-: Grand Superintendent for 1973-74.

I wish to thank all Companions of District No. 4 and especially those of my own Chapter for their encouragement and support during my term of office. Also thanks to E. Comp. Ken J. Bird as my District Secretary.

District No. 5-R.E. Comp. A. W. Brennan, Grand Superintendent. Official Visits: Vermilion No. 14, November 14th, 1972; Parklands No.

31, November 23rd, 1972; Bethel · No.36, December 5th, 1972; Mount Olivet No. 17, November 17th, 1972; Viking No. 32, November 28th, 1972; and Cold Lake No. 39, December 12th, 1972.

Three of the six Chapters did degree work at the time of my Official Visits and the work was well done. All Chapters make a practice of joining in a fellowship hour following the meetings.

The District Meeting was held at Forestburg, Bethel Chapter No. 36 as host. All Chapters except one were represented. E. Comp. R. Anderson of Vermilion Chapter No. 14 was elected as Grand Superin­tendent for 1973-7 4. Forty-five Com pan ions were present. District No. 5 held a Church Parade at the United Church, Forestburg.

Parklands Chapter No. 31 had a rough time for two or three years. However, in 1972, three Companions were exalted and there are prospects of three more. The future looks bright for Parklands.Viking Chapter No. 32 has decided to amalgamate with another Chapter, if possible, Dwindling membership and old age are given as reasons.

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District No. 6-R.E. Comp. Gordon Leadbeater, Grand Superintend­ent.

Official Visits: Empress Chapter No. 35, November 17th, 1972;

Assiniboia Chapter No. 3, November 16th, 1972; Harmony Chapter No. 26, November 22nd, 1972; and Bow Valley Chapter No. 10, January 14th, 1972.

The District Meeting was held December 6th, 1972, at Gleichen, hosted by Bow Chapter No. 1 O. As there were no Companions present from either Assiniboia or Empress Chapters, from whom to elect a Grand Superintendent, R.E. Comp. Gordon Leadbeater was re-elected unanim­ously.

The Chapters of District No. 6 are active and the work is well done. Harmony Chapter No. 26 donated $263.00 to the Senior Citizens Home at Bassano.

In addition to the Official Visits listed above, I made several fraternal visits also.

Vital Statistics and Comments During the past year we:

Gained by admissions -------------------- -------------------------- 96 Gained by Affiliations --------------------------------------------- 11 Gained by Restorations -------------------------------------------- 3

Total Gain ------------------------------------------------------------------ 11 O Lost by Demits --------------------------------------------------------- 62 Lost by Deletions ------------------------------------------------------ 43 Lost by Deaths ----------------------------------------------------------- 67

Total Loss ----------------------------------------------------------------- 172 Net Loss ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 62

Comments We note that several Chapters are having difficulty holding on and

at least one has given up and amalgamated with a neighbor. Three more Chapters are carrying on under difficulty and will likely either amalga­mate or cease operations in the near future.

We continue to lose members, mainly due to lack of initiations. The loss this year is about average for the past several years. Although we find little to be optimistic about, we feel that Bow Valley and Lebanon Chapters should receive special commendation for their exercise of truly Masonic principles in donating generously to two worthy causes.

We recommend that the rank of Right Excellent be confirmed by the Grand Z. upon the following Companions: John McKee C. E. Simmons E. J. O'Connor-Browne Allen W. Brennan Jack Hildebrandt Gordon Leadbeater

Respectfully submitted, M.E. Comp. L. J. Daniels, Chairman, RE Comp. S. H. Scott, R.E. Comp. A. J. Rutz R.E. Comp. H. Cuthbert

Moved by M.E. Comp. L. J. Daniels, seconded by R.E. Comp. A. J. Rutz, that the report be received and adopted. Carried.

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Election Results The Scrutineers returned to the Chapter Room and reported as

follows: Most Excellent Sir: We find that the following Officers have been

elected by majority ballot: For the Office of Grand J., R.E. Comp. W. H. Houghton; and for

Grand Principal Sojourner, V.E. Comp. Metro Gushaty. Executive Committee:­

E. Comp. J. A. Cox E. Comp. C. T. Farvolden E. Comp. G. J. Grebel E. Comp. Mason Pound E. Comp. C. H. Weir

Place of next Annual Convocation, Calgary.

Honors and Awards Most Excellent Sir and Companions: Your Committee on Honors and

Awards regrets to advise, that there will be no recommendations for awarding of, either the Grand Chapter Medal or the General Grand Chapter Award.

Fraternally submitted, M.E. Comp. Norman Scheer, Chairman

Moved by M.E. Comp. Andy Gunning, seconded by M.E. Comp. Cecil Duthie, that, the report be received and approved. Carried.

Note: The Committee on Honors and Awards, also presented a re­port on the History and Functions of the Committee. This report, un­fortunate ly was too long to be included in this Publication. Any Con­stitutent Chapter wishing to have a copy of the ful l report, may do so by application to the Office of the Grand Scribe E.

Connecticut M.E. Comp. Stanley Steiner, Past Grand High Priest, of the Grand

Chapter of Connecticut, brought personal greetings f rom M.E. Comp. Edmund Stoddard, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Connecti­cut. He, also expressed his own pleasure in being welcomed to the Grand Chapter of Alberta and invited any or all to visit the Grand Chapter of Connecticut.

GENERAL BUSINESS Motion

Moved by R.E. Comp. Dr. Philip Kendal, seconded by R.E. Comp. Peter Halkett, that a presentation of One Hundred Dollars be made to R.E. Comp. James A. Cox, as a token of appreciation for his services in the matter of incorporation of Grand Chapter. The motion was unanim·· ously carried.

Motion It was resolved on a motion by R.E. Comp. James A. Cox and R.E.

Comp. Erick Mulder, that we extend our sincere thanks to the Honour­able Gordon Taylor, M.L.A., for his assistance in getting the Bill of Incorporation through the Legislature. Carried.

Motion Moved by R.E. Comp. Breakey, seconded by R.E. Comp. Cuthbert,

that, the standard By-Laws be revised to accord with the Constitution. Carried.

Motion Moved by R.E. Comp. Dr. Kendal , seconded by R.E. Comp. David

Neill, that, the Committee on the Constitution list the Amendments to the Constitution, which have been approved by Grand Chapter from 1969 to 1973, inclusive. Be it further resolved, that, the Grand Scribe E., shall prepare printed inserts of these Amendments, to be added to the existing copies of the Constitution. Carried.

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Motion Moved by M.E. Comp. Bert James, seconded by M.E. Comp. C~cil

Duthie, that, the elected and appointed members of the Grand Executive Committee do not receive the title R.Ex. of V.Ex. After some discussion on the motion, it was moved by R.E. Comp. J. A. Cox, that, the motion be referred back to the Jurisprudence Committee, until the next Con­vocation. It was seconded by R.E. Comp. C. W. Knox. The motion to refer. Carried.

Motion Moved by R.E. Comp. J. A. Cox, seconded by R.E. Comp. Metro

Gushaty, that, ~he Act of Incorporation of this Grand Chapter, under a Statute of the Province of Alberta, be proclaimed in our Proceedings. Also, that, a true copy of the Bill of Incorporation be printed, to te inserted in our existing Constitution. Carried.

Motion Moved by R.E. Comp. Mulder, seconded by R.E. Comp. J. W. Smith,

that, Grand Chapter concur in the recommendation of R.E. Comp. C. E. Glover, that, Grand Chapter adopt a standard penny, Companion's Jewel, Past Principal's Jewel and regalia, which may be purchased by Constituent Chapters, through the office of the Grand Scribe E.

Also, that Dominion Regalia Ltd., be recognized, as the official supplier of regalia, pennies, jewels, etc., to Grand Chapter - it being stipulated, that this resolution would in no way, preclude any Chapter from purchasing suppl ies from a source, presently in use. Carried.

Motion Moved by R.E. Comp. Tyler, seconded by M.E. Comp. A. C. Gunning,

that, the existing Grand Chapter Seal be adopted as the seal of the Grand Chapter Incorporated. Carried.

Motion Moved by R.E. Comp. S. H. Scott, seconded by R.E. Comp. Henry

Cuthbert, that, The Toronto-Dominion Bank be appointed banker for the Grand Chapter Incorporated. Carried.

Motion Moved by R.E. Comp. H. Whitesell, seconded by R.E. Comp. Jack

Hildebrandt, that, the words "one year" in the second and third lines of Section 221, of the Constitution be deleted. Carried.

Motion Moved by R.E. Comp. Erick Mulder, seconded by V.E. Comp. M.

Gushaty, that, the publication of the list of names and addresses of the First Principals and Scribes E. of the Constituent Chapters in the Pro­ceedings be continued. Carried.

Motion Moved by M.E. Comp. Gunning, seconded by R.E. Comp. Erick

Mulder, that, Honorary Membership be extended to our Distinguished Guests. Carried.

Motion Moved by R.E. Comp. Dr. Kendal, seconded by M.E. Comp. Laverty,

that, the signing officers of the Bank Accounts of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Alberta, Incorporated, shall be any two of the following:

Carried.

The Treasurer, R.E. Comp. Stan Scott The Grand First Principal

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Motion Moved by R.E. Comp. Hildebrandt, seconded by R.E. Comp. Gushaty,

that, Grand Chapter grant $100.00 to the Royal Arch Society to offset entertainment expenses. Carried.

Motion Moved by M.E. Comp. Bert James, seconded, by R.E. Comp. Erici<

Mulder, that, the Constitut ion be amended to include a Fifty Year Jewel and a Sixty Year Bar. Carried.

Notice Several items of Ritual were approved by Grand Chapter, which are

not published in these Proceedings. These, however, will be printed for insertior. in the Rituals, and will be available to the Scribes E. of the Constituent Chapters.

Resignation of Grand Scribe E. The Grand Scribe E., R.E. Comp. Ed Glover, due to certain business

obligations, fe!t that he would be unable to carry on, at least for the time being. He therefore, presented his resignation to the Grand First Principal, which was reluctantly accepted.

Nominations The Grand First Principal , M.E. Comp. Paul Thomas, announced

that, due to the resignation of R.E. Comp. Ed Glover, Grand Scribe E., nominations from the floor would now be accepted. R.E. Comp. Jack Hildebrandt nominated M.E. Comp. Jack Dan iels. There being no further nominations, M.E. Comp. Jack Daniels was declared elected Grand Scribe E.

Installation of Officers At 5:15 p.m., the Grand Z. declared General Busi ness closed and

called upon M.E. Comp. Andy Gunning, to conduct the Ceremony of Instal lation of Officers.

The Offices were assumed as fol lows: M.E. Comp. A. C. Gunning ----------------------------------------------------------------- l.Z. M.E. Comp. 0 . P. Thomas ---------------------------------------------------------------------.1.H. M.E. Comp. Herb McCoy -------------------------------------------------------------------------- l.J . R.E. Comp. David Neill ---------------------------------------------------------------- D. of C.

The Installation and Investiture of Offi cers for 1973-74 was conclud­ed at 5:45 p.m.

R.E. Comp. Bill Houghton, J., thanked the members of Grand Chapter for their confidence, expressed by his election and assured the Com ­panions, that he would do his utmost to show himself worthy of that confidence.

R.E. Comp. Dr. Phil Kendal thanked the Companions for the exalted posit ion, he now had attained and noted that the last year had been a very happy one. He also, looked forward , with ant icipation, to a very good year in Royal Arch Masonry in 1973-74.

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M.E. Comp. Erick Mulder addressed the meeting as follows: Most Excellent Past Grand First Principals and Companions All:-­At this moment, I am very deeply conscious of the great honor,

responsibility and trust, that you, my Companions, have placed in ma and I pray the Great Jehovah will endue me with the competence to serve you well.

There are two phrases that echo through my mind at this time -the first from the installation ceremony, "That to reign sovereign in the hearts and affections of men must be more gratifying to the generous mind, than to rule over their lives and fortunes." - the second from a popular song, "I don't want to set the world on fire, I just want to start a little flame in your hearts".

It is not a matter of what the Grand Council or I can do for this Grand Chapter, but what we can inspire you to do for our Royal Craft; for thereby, you will greatly enhance our Order and your own best interests.

It is not for aught, that the members of this Grand Chapter, (and I'm speaking particularly to the Principals of the subordinate Chapters), carry the Title of Excellent Companion. It should remind us to make "excellence" in our Chapter Work and in our personal and public avo­cations, our mark and goal. At the Alta.-Sask. Workshop, held at Lloyd­minster, last month, an excellent paper on "Leadership" was present.:id. It was recommended that this, together with highlights of the discussion, be made available to the District Superintendents, to carry to the vari­ous Chapters.

I would asl< the Elected and Appointed Members of the Gra.1d Executive Committee, to consider the following question, "What image does our Royal Craft project to our Masonic Brother, to our community and society at large and what can we do to improve that image, within the landmarks of our Order." I trust that they will have something worth­while to report, at the Executive Meeting, in March of 1974.

For the good of our Order, I would like to collect a Chapter Penny from each Chapter, I officially visit and, in return , will Jet them draw a Canadian silver dollar, some of which are collectors' items. Jn 1974, I hope to have a complete collection on display before the Dias of Grand Chapter.

We enter this session on our 60th Anniversary Year and with your permission, I would like to dedicate this year to the true significance of Royal Arch Masonry - "Holiness to the Lord". Further elaboration would seem superfluous. Let us dedicate ourselves to the task in 1973-74, of moving our Royal Order - "Forward".

Grand Chapter Closed The Fifty-Ninth Annual Convocation of Royal Arch Masons of Al­

berta was closed in Ample Form at 5:55 p.m., by M.E. Comp. F. R. Erick Mulder.

M.E. Comp. 0. P. Thomas attended at the Pedestal.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN

Grand Scribe E.

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Chapters by Masonic Districts DISTRICT No. 1

Grand Superintendent, R.E. Comp. N. H. Saboe 9909 - 90th Avenue, Grande Prai rie

No. 2. North Star __________________________________________________________ Edmonton No. 13. Capital City _______________________________________________________ Edmonton

No. 18. Norwood -------------------------------------------------------------- Edmonton No. 30. Edson ------------------------------------------------------------------ Hinton No. 34. Wapiti ------------------------------------------------------------------Grande Prairie

DISTRICT No. 2 Grand Superintendent, R.E. Comp. T. E. O'Morrow

Box 1413, Stettler No. 19. The Hiram __________________________________________________________ Youngstown

No. 27. Eh eye h ----------------------------------------------------------------Dru mhel I er No. 28. Hanna __________________________________________________________________ Hanna

No. 37. Coronation ----------------------------------------------------------Coronation No. 38. Lebanon ______________________________________________________________ Stettler

DISTRICT No. 3 Grand Superintendent, R.E. Comp. Dr. L A. McKercher

8203 - 5th Street S.W., Calgary No. 1. Alberta ________________________________________________________________ Calgary No. 9. Otuskwan ____________________________________________________________ Calgary No. 11. Calgary ________________________________________________________________ Calgary

No. 12. Keystone ------------------------------------------------------------Red Deer No. 20. Banff -------------------------------------------------------------------- Banff No. 21 . Strathmore __________________________________________________________ Strathmore No. 24. Crescent ______________________________________________________________ Calgary

DISTRICT No. 4 Grand Superintendent, R.E. Comp. J. A. McKay

General Delivery, Blairmore No. 4. Sheki nah ______________________________________________________________ Leth b ridge No. 5. Golden West ________________________________________________________ High River

No. 8. Keth er ------------------------------------------------------------------ Pincher Creek No. 15. Hil lvue __________________________________________________________________ Frank No. 16. Tau Cross ____________________________________________________________ Claresholm

DISTRICT No. 5 Grand Superintendent, R.E. Comp. A. R. Anderson

P.O. Box 208, Verm il ion

No. 14. Ve rm iii on --------------------------------------------------------------Ve rm i I ion No. 17. Mount Olivet ------------------------------------------------------Killam No. 31 . Par kl ands ------------------------------------------------------------Wainwright No. 36. Bethel ________ _________________________________________________________ _Forestburgh

No. 39. Cold Lake ----------------------------------------------------------- Cold Lake

DISTRICT No. 6 Grand Superintendent, R.E. Comp. Gordon Leadbeater

Box 89, Arrowwood

No. 3. Assi n i bo i a ----------------------------------------------------------Medicine Hat No. 1 O. Bow Val I ey ----------------------------------------------------------GI ei ch en No. 26. Harmony -------------------------------------------------------------- Bassano No. 35. Em press -------------------------------------------------------------- Em press

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GRAND SCRIBES E. SINCE ORGANIZATION

* M. M. Downey ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------1914-1916 * J. E. Johnson ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ____ ____ 1917-1921 * E. G. Ironside ________________________________________ ________________________________________ 1922-1924 * C. R. Wentzel -------------------------------------------- ___ ________________________________ 1925-1932 * C. A. Mac Pherson ------------------------------------------------------------------------1933-1945 Harold Bentley --------------------------------------------------------------------------------1946-1948

* F. J. Hand -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1949-1950 Harold Bentley -------------------------------------------------------------------------------1951-1952

* F. J. Hand -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1953-1971 C. E. GI over ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1972-

GRAND FIRST PRINCIPALS SINCE ORGANIZATION - MAY 11th, 1914

*S. Y. Taylor ------------------------ 1914 *J. N. Rankin ------------------------ 1915 * F. S. Watson -------------------- 1916 * R. Patterson ---------------------- 1917 *A. R. Dickson -------------------- 1918 *M. M. Downey ------------------ 1919 * N. T. Macleod __________________ 1920 * H. Darling -------------------------- 1921 *G. B. Macleod -------------------- 1922 * W. T. Coote ------------------------ 1923 *J. E. Johnson -------------------- 1924 *S. H. Middleton ________________ 1925 * E. G. Ironside -------------------- 1926 *W. M. McNab -------------------- 1927 * F. S. Selwood ------------------ 1928 * J. R. Flan ------------------------ 1929 * J. W. G. Morrison ____________ 1930 *J. A. McGhee -------------------- 1931 * J. V. Follett ________________________ 1932

*A. West ------------------------------ 1933 *A. Davison ------------------------ 1934 * W. E. Mercer -------------------- 1935 * H. Sandilands -------------------- 1936 * C. H. Minchin -------------------- 1937 * A. B. Mccurdy __________________ 1938 * H. W. B. Bell -------------------- 1939 * W. H. Scott ------------------------ 1940 "-W. B. Way ------------------------ 1941 * J. E. Rannard ------------------ 1942

*E. G. Ellerton -------------------- 1943 *F. J. Hand ------------------------ 1944 *T. J. Cumberland ____________ 1945

R. M. Lambertson ____________ 1946 * W. A. Irving ---------------------- 1947 A. L. Williams -------------------- 1948 J. L. Innes -------------------------- 1949 H. E. Bentley -------------------- 1950

*Alfred Peart ------------------------ 1951 F. Mayer ---------------------------- 1952

* A. G. Acton ______________________ 1953 G. Grieve -------------------------- 1954

* C. W. Lilley ------------------------ 1955 F. L. Colwell ____________________ 1956 B. C. Jakeman ------------------ 1957

*A. F. Lissa ck -------------------- 1958 C. M. Laverty ____________________ 1959 H. B. Wilks ------------------------ 1960

*l. B. McCoomb __ ______________ 1961 Norman · Scheer ________________ 1962

*W. N. Martin ---------------------- 1963 L. J. Daniels -------------------- 1964 W. B. Ruff ------------------------ 1965 H. J. McCoy ---------------------- 1966 G. Chattaway -------------------- 1967 A. C. Gunning ________________ 1968 Bert James ------------------------ 1969

''Alonzo Haines -------------------- 1970 Cecil Duthie ------------------------ 1971 0 . Paul Thomas ________________ 1972

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL * John Cowey (9) ________________ 1952 ,,. Sidney W. Bridges (30) ____ 1953 ''Louis Jouvenant (11) ________ 1954 Walter Hill 18) ----------------- 1955 James Hird (3) __________________ 1956 W. G. Ward (4) ______________ 1957 Thomas Watt (14) ___________ 1958 L. E. Helmer (28) ____________ 1959

''·C. McCorm ick (13) __________ 1960 W. Marcellus (8) ________________ 1961

0:· J. H. Cochrane ------------------ 1962 E. 0 . Cox --------------------------- 1963 E. H. Mack ---------------------- 1964

':- James Cleave ------------------- 1965 A. Nicol ------------------------------ 1966 J. W. Smith ----------------------- 1968 J. D. Tufford -------------------- 1968 H. B. Rogers -------------------- 1969

* H. B. Stitt -------------------------- 1970 Edward Searle __________________ 1971

GRAND CHAPTER SPECIAL AWARD

Walter Hill ------------------------ 1969 *-Deceased

J. D. Odell ------------------------ 1970

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE R.E. Comp. Dr. P. J. Kendal ____ Grand Second Principal, Chairman

M.E. Comp. F. R. Erick Mulder .. Grand First Principal R.E. Comp. W. H. Houghton ____ Grand Third Principal R.E. Comp. Norman H. Saboe __ Grand Suet. District No. 1 R.E. Comp. T. E. O'Morrow ______ Grand Supt. Dist rict No. 2 R.E. Comp. Dr. L. A. McKercher Grand Supt. District No. 3 R.E. Comp. J. Alex McKay ________ Grand Supt. District No. 4 R.E. Comp. A. R. Anderson ______ Grand Supt. District No. 5 R.E. Comp. G. Leadbeater _______ Grand Supt. District No. 6 M.E. Comp. L. J. Daniels __________ Grand Scribe E. M.E. Comp. A. C. Gunning ________ Grand Treasurer R.E. Comp. T. B. Donald _________ Grand Treasurer Emeritus R.E. Comp. J. D. Fraser ___________ Grand Scribe N. R.E. Comp. M. Gushaty .. ___________ Grand Principal Sojourner R.E. Comp. B. Quaintance ________ Grand Registrar

All Past Grand Z.'s by virtue of their office.

ELECTED BY GRAND CHAPTER TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COUNCIL R.E. Comp. James A. Cox ------------------------------------------------- Two Years R.E. Comp. C. T. Farvolden ----------------------------------------------- Two Years R.E. Comp. G. J. Grobel -------------------------------------------------------- Two Years R.E. Comp. R. Mason Pound ______________________________________________ Two Years R.E. Comp. C. H. Weir ------------------------------------------------------- Two Years R.E. Comp. J. M. Bermner ____________________________________________________ o ne Year

R.E. Comp. G. Fearon -----------------------------------------------------------One Year R.E. Comp. M. R. Harper -----------------------------------------------------One Year R.E. Comp. J. McMaster --------------------------------------------------------One Year R.E. Comp. H. M. Whitesell ___________________________________________________ One Year

APPOINTED TO GRAND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BY GRAND FIRST PRINCIPAL

V.E. Comp. Karl B. Christofferson ------------------------------- Golden West #5 R.E. Comp. Jack C. Hildebrandt ___________________________________ Crescent #24 R.E. Comp. A. L. Ginter -----------------------------------------------··· Mt. Olivet #17 V.E. Comp. T. R. Simpson -------------------------------------------- Keystone #12 R.E. Comp. E. J. O'Connor-Browne -------------------------------- Eheyeh #27

APPOINTED OFFICERS Grand Chaplain ---------------------------------- Comp. Rev. J. L. Pottruff ____ 24 Grand Lecturer _________________________________ R.E. Comp. John McKee __________ 2 Grand Historian __________________________________ R.E. Comp. J. R. Doherty __________ 9

(Assisted by R.E. Comp. Metro Gushaty, Principal Sojourner) Grand Senior Sojourner ____________________ V.E. Comp. W. A. Campbell ________ 11 Grand Junior Sojourner ____________________ V.E. Comp. J. P. Walls ---------------- 20 Grand Sword Bearer __________________________ R.E. Comp. C. A. Breakey ________ 13 Grand Director of Ceremonies ________ R.E. Comp. David Neill ______________ 1 :3 Grand Organist ------------------------------------ Comp. H. P. Forsey _________ 9 Grand Pursuivant _____________________________ R.E. Comp. C. J. McAllister _____ 1 Grand Tyler ________________________________________ V.E. Comp. W. J. Forsythe ________ 1 Grand Steward District No. 1 __________ V.E. Comp. W. S. Rider ____________ 18 Grand Steward District No. 2 __________ V.E. Comp. R. C. Warnock ________ 37 Grand Steward District No. 3 __________ V.E. Comp. C. Greenwood ________ 24 Grand Steward District No. 4 __________ V.E. Comp. F. McNiven ____________ 5 Grand Steward District No. 5 __________ V.E. Comp. Roy Pigeon ___________ 39 Grand Steward District No. 6 __________ R.E. Comp. E. G. Phill ipson ______ 3 Grand Master 1st Veil ______________________ V.E. Comp. R. K. Mahon ____________ 30 Grand Master 2nd Veil --------------------- V.E. Comp. K. Hutchinson _______ 9 Grand Master 3rd Veil --------------------- V.E. Comp. M. J. Jukosky ________ 3'3 Grand Master 4th Veil --------------------- V.E. Comp. A. lngerham ____________ 10

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SUB COMMITTEES

Grand First Principal's Address M.E. Comp. A. C. Gunning and all Past Grand Z's.

Credentials R.E. Comp. Bert Quaintance, R.E. Comp. E. White, E. Comp. A. L.

Swindells, R.E. Comp. M. A. R. Cliff and all District Superintendents.

Warrants and Dispensations M.E. Comp. Herb McCoy, M.E. Comp. 0. Paul Thomas, M.E. Comp.

Andy Gunning, and M.E. Comp. George Grieve.

Conditions of Capitular Masonry M.E. Comp. 0. Paul Thomas, R.E. Comp. S. H. Scott, R.E. Comp.

H. Cuthbert, and R.E. Comp. S. F. G. Slater.

Audit and Finance R.E. Comp. C. W. Knox, M.E. Comp. Andy Gunning, and R.E. Comp.

T. B. Donald.

Grievances and Appeals M.E. Comp. George Chattaway, M.E. Comp. Charlie Laverty, and

M.E. Comp. George Grieve.

Distress Fund and the Fred Hand Fund The Grand Counci l (Grand Z., H., and J.).

Fraternal Dead R.E. Comp. W. H. Houghton, M.E. Comp. L. Jack Daniels, R.E. Comp.

P. W. Slater, and E. Comp. W. J. Matheson.

Fraternal Correspondence M.E. Comp. Herb McCoy, M.E. Comp. 0. Paul Thomas, M.E. Comp.

Bert James.

Permanent Committee on the Work R.E. Comp. W. H. Houghton, M.E. Comp. Frank Colwell, M.E. Comp.

Andy Gunning, R.E. Comp. David Neill, R.E. Comp. Jack Hildebrandt, and M.E. Comp. Jack Daniels.

Jurisprudence •· M.E. Comp. Charlie Laverty, R.E. Comp. A. L. Ginter, R.E. Comp.

Verne Spear, R.E. Comp. R. H. Miller, il'.'Pfd 'F!~·.~comp. r A. Co'x.

Library, Research and Education .. M.E. Comp. George Griev~.,M.E. Comp. Cecil Duthie, R. E. Comp . • ,.._~';'.R. Cliff: anq y .E .. Cbmp~. J. Patmore.

iFrs"an~Y'!!r~~ . ''.~ ... M.E. Comp. 0. Pau l Thomas, M.E. Comp. Andy Gunning, M.E. Comp.

Norman Scheer, and M.E. Comp. Cecil Duthie.

Entertainment Committee R.E. Comp. W. H. Houghton, V.E. Comp. W. A. Campbell, R.E. Comp.

Bert Quaintance, and R.E. Comp. Jack Hi ldebrandt.

Permanent Committee on the Constitution R.E. Comp. C. E. Glover, M.E. Comp. Frank Colwell, M.E. Comp.

Bert James, M.E. Comp. Jack Daniels, R.E. Comp. James A. Cox, and E. Comp. Ern ie Tyler.

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ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD

The Grand Council of Annointed High Priests of the Province of Al­berta, held in Edmonton, Central Masonic Temple, on Friday, May 11th, 1973.

Acting President ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- David Nei II Vice President --------------------------------------------------------------------------- K. E. White Chaplain ------------------------------------------------------------- _____________________ 0. P. Thomas Recorder-Treasurer ------------------------------------------------------------------ C. E. Glover Master of Ceremonies ---------------- -------------------------------------- W. H. Houghton Conduct or ---------------------------------------- __________ ------------------------------------- Stan Scott Herald ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ed Searle Steward ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jack Hildebrandt Sentinal ------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------- W. J. Forsyth

The Grand Council was opened in Ample Form at 2:00 p.m. Notice of the Meeting was read and confirmed. The following Excellent Com­panions were Received and Annointed:

11 11 liulnr ii J. A. Cox ---------------------- ------ 1

t 2 1j" J. W. Daugherty ___________________ 17 L. C. Dowdell ---------------------- 38 R. W. Dunbar ---------------------- 32 G. W. Firth -------------------------- 2 C. Greenwood -------- --------------- 24 F. L. Hall -------- --------------------- 17 G. J. Grobel --------------- ---------- 10 E. A. Hanson --------------------------- 32

W. E. Kirkham --------------------- 18 H. E. Langdon --------------------- 24 R. K. Mahon -------------------------- 30 0. Malmo ----------------------- --- -- 17 H. J. Miller ---------------------------- 2·1 S. R. Mouser ---------------------- - 16 i 9 lib"'l"p 99 ~ JI 0 121 r I I Ii 6 II! R d ---------- _ ti'

I 6 • 1'1111 • P. deW Waller ----------------------- 26

The meeting was opened for nominations for election of Officers. There being no nominations, that order of business was closed and the Grand Council closed in Ample Form, to be convened again at the call of the President.

DAVID NEILL Acting President

L. J. DANIELS Recorder-Treasurer

53 HONORARY PAST GRAND FIRST PRINCIPALS

G. c. Burgess --····-·--·--····-··--··-······-·----·--·--·-·--·-··-········-··--··-·······----Saskatchewan c. E. Cole -----·-···----·--·--········----···---·---·····----·-·---··-··--···----···--···--· Manitoba A. E. Miscampbe ll --··--·-·----------··-·-·--·-------------·-·--·----------··-·-------Saskatchewan C. J. Hutchings --------·---------········--····---------··-··--···--·---·-·-··--···-··-·-····-·-·--------· Manitoba L. Johnson ------·---------···-·-··-··---····------------------·-·--·-·-----··-------·-------··-·Saskatchewan s . A. Miller ------------------·---·-··----------·---------------·-·--····--------------------------- Montana F. W. Dean --··--···-··-··-·····-···-------------·-··-·-·--··---·------·-·-------·-··-----···--------------· Canada G. Lythgoe -----·····-····················-----·····-···-·--··-····--·····-··--··-···-------·····---···-··--·-·······Saskatchewan W. E. Pool -·--------------·---···-·-·--··---···---·----------·--------------··-----·---··-----··-··----- Minnesota A. A. Wilson -··········--···············-···--·-··-·-···---··-··--------·---·--------··--·-···--··--··--··- Saskatchewan C. F. Lidster ··------·-·----·-----··············--·------·-·----·---··---------·----------·-·-··------- Manitoba R. W. Kirby ··-·--··--·-·-··-···--··--······-···--··--······--··--··-·-·---·----·--·--···-----···----·-·····-····--··· Saskatchewan A. J . Peterson --·--·--···-····---·--------···----···-··--------·----·---·--------------·---··---·--··-- Alaska W. A. Wyborn ·························-·····--·······-··-········-···-·----··-··-····---·-···-···--···-··-·······--· Manitoba T. R. Luke --···--··-··-·······-······-----···-··--··--·-------·---··---····----···---·-----·-------··-····--- Saskatchewan R. F. Janes -·······-····-··-···-···-·······-···--··-···-···--···-··--···--·····-------···-------··--·-····-··-·-····· New York A. C. Woods ---·-·······---·-···-···················-·--·····-----·---·------··-······-····---···-···-···--Saskatchewan F. L. Eukes ······---··-····-···-···········-···--··---·-··--·---·-·-·-··------··-··-----····----··------···--····· Montana H. I rw in -----··-·. ···········--··-····-····-·-··--·---···---·-·-----··-----··--·---·--------·------·--···········-·· Mon tan a S. H. Fahrni ---·····-···-····-·-···---·--····--·-·-·------··-···--·-·----------·-----------------------·----·-·Manitoba Verne Dallin -··········-···-···-·--··-··------··-------------------------····-----···-·--·-·-··-· Saskatchewan Wm. Thaanum ------------··-·--·--·-·-------··-----·---------------------- Montana Everett Redeen -···--······--···············-··---······--··-----··--------·--···--·----·-----···--·---· Montana J . P. While -·-···--········---·--·····---·----···-····---·-----------------·---·--····-··--··-·······-·--··-- Saskatchewan R. A. Carruthers --··················-···········-····--··-··---·-····-- --···--··-···---·--·-··---······--···-··--·Manitoba H. K. Halldorson -···-·--···-·--··-----··--·--·-·---··------------------------Saskatchewan A. R. Simms ----·-·---·-···----··--·-·--··--··---·-------···--------·-·---·····--··--·----·-----··· Montana J . Luther Jordan -----·····-·-···-·--········-··-······-·--··----·------·----··--·---··--······---·····--··------·G. G. H. Priest J. S. Carkeet -·-----··----··--··-·······----------··----·------------------·---·---·--·----------- Montana Morris E. Sanford ···················--···-···--··--··-·····---·--··-----·--··-----------·-···----------·Montana J. H. Sinclaire -···-···---··--·--·-··-·----····------····------··-------------·------·····---··-····-·-- Saskatchewan Charles W. Em mett ................... ·-········-···--······-······--··--·---·------·-·-··--···-·-·········-··· Canada Otto L. Doer ··-···--·-----···-··---·····-··----·-·--······---··--·--····----·····-·-·-··-····-·--····-·--·-----··· Saskatchewan S id Bowman ·········-·······--·············---··------·····--···-···-···············--·-········-----···-···-···-·-- Manitoba E. V. Bell ··-··--·--····--·---····------··--------------·--·-----·------------------------··--··-··--··British Columbia G. G. Verbryck -···---·-··-·····--··-·----·-------··---·-·----------·----·-·-------·--------·Colorado J . W. Hill ·-····-·-·--···--·--··-·-·-·········--··-···--··-····-··--······--·--··----····-····-······-···-·--····-····-- Saskatchewan A. E. Jones ·-··-····-··--········-----·-··-···-··-·---·---··-··--·-··----···------·--------·---·--·-·-··-·-- Manitoba W. L. Squires --···--·······----···-···-··-····--·······-··-··--······---··-···------··----···--·--··--·-··-·--····-· Montana H. D. Gleave -·······-··---··--······-··-····-·---······-----··--------------··-----···------··-----····-Saskatchewan Wm. Elliott ····---·····--··--·······----···----······---···----·····-·-···----·---·--·----·---·····---···--·····-·-Manitoba Dr. L. J . Conn -----··---··--·--·--·--·---····-·------------------------·--··----··------·----·-·--·· Saskatchewan J. R. Mitch e 11 ·----·----··-···---·······-··--···---····---·······---·-·----··--··--··--···-··-----··------··-------· B ri Ii sh Co I um bl a L. R. G amey ----·---·--·-··--·---··--·-·-··-----··--·--·--··------···-----·--···-··---···----·--··--· British Col um bla G. F. Cook ·························-··-----·----··--··--··----··-----··----------···-··-·-·--·---···----··--- Saskatchewan R. Kerr --····----··--·-----·--···-·---------------------·------------------------------· Manitoba H. C. I re land -··--···-·······-··--···--·-····-···-·-·-···--··--··-----·---··-··--······------·-·--·--·---··-------·Saskatchewan E. E. Andrews --·-----·----·--··-------···-·----------·--·---·------·--····-----·-·----·········----· British Columbia J . E. Van Patten ·---··········---·····--·······-··--···--···-··----·---------··-------·-···---·-···-···-·· Saskatchewan H. M. Harmon - ·- --····---·---···-··--······--------------------------·-·--··----------------··---·-· Montana R. Bryne 11 ··················-··---·-·--··--···-······--··--··--·····---···-···--··-···--····----··-·---···-------·-···· B ri Ii sh Co I um bi a T. R. Smalley -·······-·····-·····-············-·····-·-··--·····-----·----·--·---···--·---·---------·----·- British Columbia G. Ri I koll ·---···--···-··········--···--···--·--··--···--·--··------··-----·---··-·---·---·-----··---·---·---------· Manitoba J . F. Buchanan --··--··--------·····----·--···-·---------------···----------·-·---·------··-----·----·· Saskatchewan A. S. Ragenovich -·---·---····---······-------·-·-----------------··---··-----·-······-----·-·---Montana R. G. Johnson --···············-······-·---·--··---······--··-------··------··--··--··--··---·-··----·-----··-·---- Manitoba W. B. Motion ····------------·····--·--·····-----------·-···----------··----·-····--------·---·-·--··------ Saskatchewan E. J . Fisher --····-·-···········-·····-·····--···-··---···-··----------····--······--··---------·-·-·---·--·--·-·----- Saskatchewan R. H. Strumm ---·--···-·--·--------------------------------------·------··--------····-------···---- Saskatchewan H. G. Fitz ---·--··-·······-·····-·---·······-----------···-------------··---··--·-·-··-·----------··-·------··-·-·-·· 'daho C. V. Speake ---------·--·-····---·--------·-----···-----------·-··------····--------·-·--······-·· Montana A. L. Lamont ----·-··-···-····-···--·--···------·------·-------------·-----·--··--------·--··--·---------··-- Manitoba Hugh Horn be ck -···········-··-···-·--·--·-·--···--·---··----·-----·----···--·------·---·-----····-··Man i to b a Evan Carl --··-----····---····------·---··--------------·-----·-··-- ----·-----------·---------British Columbia Wi I lard Pau Ison ·-··--··--··-··--··---··--··-··-····-···---···----·------··-----··-------- -----·Montana Pal mer Hal lqu isl ---·--··---·-·-----·-·---···------··-·-----·---·------·--------··-------··-------------··-North Dakota Dal·e Ande rson --··-----·-··-·····------------·-------·-·-·-------------------···-····------····-···South Dakota Waiter Maguire ·--··-··-·--···-·-···-··---------·---------------- ------·------·---··-----·-·-·-----· Manitoba

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GRAND SECRETARIES OF GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS Alabama ____ ____ _______ ________ Thomas W. Oliver, P.O. Box 2822-A, Birmingham 35212

Alaska ____________________ _________ E_ G. Slawson, 500 - 5th Avenue, Ancho rage 99501

Argentina ___________________ ___ Alcibiades Lappas, Arenales 1385, Buenos Aires (R. 41)

Arizona __________________________ John H. Padgett, 1510 W. Roma Ave., Phoenix 85015

Arkansas ________________________ Ormand B. Shaw, P.O. Box 487, Fort Smith 72901

British Columb ia _ California ___ ______ _

Ewen E. And rews , RM, 506, 119 W. Pender St., Vancouver 3, B.C.

William C. Leeson, Masonic Temple, 25 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco 94102

Canada (In Onta rio) __ Frede rick C. Conley, Suite 205, 240 Eglinton Ave. East, Toronto 12, On tario

Colorado _ ·-·------------ ---- Char les R. Stott, 770 Masonic Temple, 1614 Welton St., Denver 80202

Connecticut _______________ Wol co tt S. Bissell, Masonic Temple, 201 Ann St., Hartford 06103

Delaware ____ .. __________________ Dona ld D. Tl1omas, 208 Sypherd Drive, Newark, Delaware 19711

District of Columbia Marvin E. Fowler, 1904 White Oaks Dr., Alexandria, Va . 22306

England ________ -----·---------- J. W. Stubbs, Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen St., Lond on W. C. (2)

Finland __________________ Martti V. Mustakallio, Kasarmi karu 16D, Hels inki 13

Florida ---------·--·-----· Thomas Nelson Morrison, P.O. Box 1532, Lakeland 33802 France __ .. ______ _______ $. J. L. Humbert, 65 Boulevard Bineau, Neuilly-Sur-Seine

Georgia __________ James E. Moseley, 811 Mulberry St., Macon 31201

Germany -----------·----------- D. W. Campbell, 5561 Spangdah lem/Eife l, Postfach 25 , West Germany

Idaho _______ _______________________ Rod R. Fletcher, No. 3, 5212 Bel Air, Boise 83705

tllinois _____ ____________________ Lyle R. Melvin, P.O. Box 433, Dixon 61021

India ______________________________ P. M. Sundaram, Freemasons' Hall, Jam path, Post Box 681,

Indiana

Iowa

Ireland

Israel. ___ _

l<ansas ·-·------

New Delhi

Earl B. Forney, 1204 Main St., Elwood 46036

John Harris Watts, P.O. Box 155, Gr. Junction 50107

J . 0. Harte, Freemasons' Hall, 17 Molesworth, Dub lin 2

S. Zarankin, P. O. Box 26385, Tel Aviv

_ ____ Henry 0 . Bennett, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka 66601

Kentucky ----------------- ------ Chas. K. A. McGaughey, P.O. Box 5320, Lexing ton 40505 Louisiana ________________________ Lee W. Harris, P.O. Box 209, Al exandria 71302

Maine ---------- ----------------- Charl es S. Brown, 15 Condon St., Belfast 04915 Manitoba _______ _

Maryland

Massachuse tts

Mexico ____ ____ _

Cec il J . Hutchings, 15 Crowson Bay, Winnipeg 9, Manitoba

_ ___ D. Ross Vansant, Jr., 138 Spa View Ave., Annapoli s 21401

Arch ie M. Simons, 186 Tremont St., Boston 0211 1

Fulvio Zama, Hege l No. 416 , Mexico 12, D. F.

Michigan ________ ----------- ---- Orlow J. Myers , Masonic Temp le, 133 E. Michigan Ave ., Battle Creek 49014

Minnesota --- ---- --- ------ ----- Ralph W. Bell, 1408 We st Lake St., Minneapolis 55408

Mississippi -------- ----- ----- Cecil A. Thorn, P.O. Box 1030, Meridian 39302

Missouri_ ---------- ---------- Bruce H. Hunt , Box 188, Kirksville 63501

Montana --- --------------- ------ William A. Thaanum , Grand Chapter, R.A.M., 425% N. Park Ave. , Helena 59601

Nebraska -------------------- Ralph R. Carl eton , 401 Masonic Temple, Omaha 68102

Netherlands ____________ .. ___ K. L. Jacobs, Michel Angelostraat 33HS, Amsterdam, Z

Nevada. __ _____________ ... __ F. Y. Williams, Box 928 Elko 89801

New Brunswick __ ·-·---- Bertram G. Boutilier, 70 Mountain Road, St. John, N.B.

New Hampshire _________ Lester W. Holt, 6 Ell sworth St., Concord 03301

New Je rsey __ __ Harry R. Pine, 37 Carl eton Ave., Trenton 08618

55 New Mexico ____________ __ Elmer H. Rei men, P.0_ Box 1375, Boswell 88201

New South Wales W. B_ S. Jobling, 10th Floor, 160 Castlereagh St., Sidney, N. S. W. 2000, Austral ia

New York ____ H. Randall Kreger, Suite 1630, Masonic Hall, 71 W. 23rd St., New York 1001 O

New Zealand __________ . Wilfred G. Webster, P.O. Box 263, Auckland

North Carolina ____________ Charles Carpenter Ricker, Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway, Asheville 28801

North Dakota _______ _____ Delbert J. Miller, Box 128-D, Devils Lake 58301

Nova Scotia _ ________ E. L. Eaton, R.R. No. 2, Centreville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia

Ohio. ________ _______________ ____ Oliver H. Ormiston, Box 27, Barlett 45713

Oklahoma ______________________ F. M. Lumbard, P.O. Box 1037, Muskogee 74402

Oregon -------·-------·

Pennsylvania

Quebec _____ _

Queensland ______ _

Republic of the Philippines

Rhode Island-----·

Saskatchewan

Scotland -·---- ____ _

South Carolina

South Dakota

Switzerland

Tennessee Utah ___ _

Vermont

Victoria

T. Stanton Ford, 2170 S.W. Taylor's Ferry Rd., Portland 97219

Albert H. Connelly, Scottish Rite Cathedral, Mezzanine, 150 N. Broad St., Philadelphia 19102

__ H. Wall Clarke, 2295 St. Mark St., Montreal 25, P.O.

Gordon L. Shaw, P.O. Box 425, Brisbane, Queensland, Aus. 4001

_ Antonio Gonzalez, 1440 San Marcelino, Manila

Alfred C. Bateman, 56 Cindy Lane, Warwick 02886

W. B. Motion, 2625 Grant Rd., Regina, Saskatchewan

T. Mcfarlane, 76 Queen St., Edinburgh

Hugh N. Layne, 901 Palmetto, State Life Bldg., Columbia 29201

Walter H. Wreckling, P.O. Box 425, Winner 57580

__ H. 0. Mauerholf, P.O. Box 1894, 3001 Berne

_ Wallace P. Douglas, Box 216, Nashville 37202

Paul B. Pickering, 650 East South Temple St., Salt Lake City 84102

_____ D. Burleigh Smalley, Jr., Box 443, Burlington 05401

J. R. E. Attwood, 164 Flinders St., Melbourne C. I., Victoria, Aus.

Virginia --· ------·--------· __ Wilbur Applewhite, 1 North 5th Street, Room 305 Richmond 23219

Washington ------· Anton L. Marek, 2323 North East 127th St., Seattle 98125

West Virginia ___________ George V. Gorrell, Room 304, Riley Law Bldg ., Wheeling 26003

Western Australia _____ L. C. Wilson, G.P.O. Box T 1878, Perth, W. A. 6001

Wisconsin ___ _ _Ear l B. Bauer, 225 E. Michigan St., Room 239, Milwaukee 53202

Wyoming----------------- _____ Marcus R. Nichols, Masonic Temple, 105 No. Center, Casper 82601

Gen. Grand Chapter --· Charles K. A. McGaughey, P.O. Box 5320, Lexington, Ky. 40505

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

To Residence Grand Chapter From Residence

Leroy L. Gunnels___ Alabama ----------------- R. H. Miller_ Edmonton -------· Geo. Collette --------- Palmer_ ___________________ Alaska ---------------------A. I.. Griswold ________ Calgary ____________ _ B. M. Butt _______________ Earle ____ ____ _________________ Argent ina ____ _____________ Art Liggett___ ___________ Red Deer ________ _ B. W. Blai r_ ___ ________ ___ Miam i__ _____________________ Arizona ---------·--------- Henry Boag. _____________ Edmonton. ________ _ T. A. Booth ------------- Little Rock_. _____________ Arkansas ___________ ______ J . Crawford . _____________ Forestburgh ____ _ M. H. Hanna ·---------- Vancouver ________________ British Columbia _____ B. Collier_ ___ _____________ Coronation. ___ _ Harry R. Sones ______ SebastopoL ___________ California --------------· F. L. ColweJL _________ Calgary _____________ _ E. K. Hogaboom_____ Canada ________________ __ Ed Glover_ ________________ Calgary ____ __ ______ _ C. F. Benzhaf Jr. ____ Denver_ ___ ____________ ______ Colorado ____________ _____ R. Mackie·-·----·--------- Calgary ___________ .. G. L. Pearson ___ ______ Connecticut __________ .W. E. Riome ___________ Wa'nwright__ ____ _ James P. Pierce _____ Milford _____________________ Delaware _________________ V. T. Young _________ .. Gleichen ________ _

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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES CONTINUED

J. C. Richmond ·····- Maryland ··---·--···-----· Dist. of Co lumbia __ L. J . Dan iels ____ ...... Calgary ···········-W. W. Cash ............. Florida --·····-············ J · C. Hildebrandt .... Calgary . __________ _

France ...................... C. W. Knox ............ Edmonton ........ . T. M. Gray .............. Georgia ................... E. Merril l... ............... Edson _____________ _ D. Dickerson .......... Weiser ...................... ldaho ........................ J . L. Innes ···········-·Calgary ___________ _ B. R. Murgai.. ........ New Delhi. .............. India ................... ____ .J . S. McMillan ···-·· Edmonton ·····-· D. R. Kemble .......... Columbia ................. Indiana ······-············ C. J. McAllister. ..... Calgary ............•. H. C. Smith ............. Des Moines ............. Iowa ........................ F. R. E. Mulder. ....... Calgary ............. . H. L. S .. Smith ........ Dublin ...................... I re land .................... D. Neill ................... Edmonton ........ . Joseph Schattner.. l srael ........................ Jack Zuidema .... ___ . Calgary ___________ _ Carl Holms ............ Winfield .................. Kansas ....................• Jack Mcivor. ........... Wainwright... ...• R. 0. Ramsay ......... Danville .................. Kentucky .................. H. Cuthbert ............. Edmonton __ _ C. E. Shoemaker. .... Oakdale .................. Louisiana ................ K. E. White .............. Edmonton ·······-A. L. Burbank .......... Waterville ................ Maine ...................... G.D. Chattaway .... Nanton ···········-N. L. Harper............. Mani toba -················ A. C. Gunning ......... Calgary ............• L. C. Noel............... Maryland .............. - .. J. W. Sm ith .............. Lethbridge ....... . Frank L. Ogilvie ...... Boston ..................... Massachusetts ....... A. L. Ginter ............ Killam ............ ---D. C. Sandback ...... Mason ...................... Michigan ................. John McKee ............ Edmon ton ···--·--W. A. Strand ........... Montivideo ............... Minnesota ............... S. R. Mouser .......... Claresholm ..

Mississipp i. ............. W. A. Campbe lL. ... Cal~ary ·······---··· L. P. Sharp ............ Kirksville ................. Missouri... ................ S. W. Blair .... ---------· Edmonton ......... . W. Thaanum ........... Helena ...................... Montana .................. Metro Gushaty ........ Catgary ............ -R. F. Richmond ...... Lincoln ___ ................. Nebraska ···············- M. H. Harper ............ Grand Centre _ W. J. Van Es ........ Amsterdam ............. Netherlands ............ Dr . L. McKercher. Calgary ________ ..... .

Nevada .................... L. R. Webb ............... Verm ilion _______ _ J . A . Wilson ............ Riverg lade ............... New Brunswick ....... F. H. Walker ............ Edmonton ...... -L. Holt -·······-··········- Concord ···--·-····-······ New Hampshire ...... W. B. Harberg ......... Camrose .... ------E. B. Durham New Jersey .............. T. M. White ...... - ...... Edmonton ..... ---· Donald H. Rose ...... Monterray ................. New Mexico ........... C. E. Simmons ....... High River. ..... . A. C. Carpenter ....... Warner's Bay ........... New South Wales .. Max Satan ave ......... Ed:nonton ....... . A . W. Hollenbeck .... New York ................. New York ................ C. M. Laverty ........... High River. .....• G . A. Blackmore ..... Christ Church .......... New Zealand .......... F. Mayer. .................. Edmonton ........ _ W. C. Lassiter. ......... Lauringburg, N.D ... North Carolina ....... D. R. Gittins ............. Edmon ton ........ _ E. M. Johnson ........ Fargo ....................... North Dakota __________ B. James ............... _ Bulwark ............• M. R. Chappel ........ Nova Scotia ............ W. G . Scott... ........... Edmonton .. _ ..... . R. T . McDonald ...... Fairview Park .......... Ohio ······-················· Mason Pound ........ _ Daysi and G. W. Evans ............ Oklahoma ............... N. Scheer. ............... Calgary ............• H. Young ................ _Portland ................... Oregon ..................... Walter Hill... ......... -. Edmonton ........ _ W. B. Wilson ........... Pennsylvania .......... Philadelph ia ........... H. J . McCoy ............ Edmonton ........ . Esteban Munarriz ... Manila ..................... Phillipine Is lands .. T . W. Cook ............ - Medic ine Hat --Rev. A. Casselman _ Quebec ................... W . H. Houghton ....... Calgary ............. . F. W. Cherry ........... Queensland ............. Pete r Halkett .......... Calgary ............. . H. B. Dodge ······-··· West Ki ng ston -····· Rhode Island .......... A. J. Rutz ............... - Drumheller .......•

Saskatchewan ........ M. A . R. Clift ............ Calgary ............• G. B. Ritchie ............ Edinburgh ............... Scotland ................. W. J. Forsyth __________ Calgary ___ ____ __ __ _ M. C. Watts .......... Anderson ................. South Carolina ....... F. W. Keyte .............. Calgary -··········-J . R. Chandler. ........ Lead ........................ South Dakota ......... O. P. Thomas .........• Edmonton ______ _ Edwin Wipf.............. Switzerland ···-·--····-Ed . Searle ................ Ed monton ........ . W. R. Patton, Jr...... Tennessee ........ ____ J. R. Doherty ........... Calgary ............ -J . E. Cavender. ....... Ft. Worth . ______________ Texas ........................ Dr. P. J . Kenl al. .... Edmonton ........• A. G. Wygard U.S. of Mexico ....... H. J . McCoy _______ Edmonton ........• P. H. Voll. ............... Ogden ..................... Utah .......................... Cec il Duthie ............ Calgary ____________ _ L. G . Thompson ...... Bellows Falls ······-- Vermon t... ............. _ W. B. T . Tilson ........ Calgary ............ -S. J . Jessup ............. N. Williamstown ..... Victoria ...................• Ernes t Tyler ............. Edmonton C. F. Unruth ............. Kinsda le ................... Virginia ·················- A. Brown .... ---······--·- Bassano ............ . Bill Gillis ................. Spokane ............. --... Washington ............. Geo. Grieve, ............ Edmonton .... ---F. W. Reeks ............ Nedlands ................. West Austral ia ......... F. S. Radfo rd ........... _Blairmore ..... --R. S. Porter. ........... Landshu t... ............... West Germany ....... Dr. Ernst Grafe .... Stettler. ... . H. C. Jones ............. Parkesburg ..•........... West Virginia ·······- · Dale Tice ................ Winter ....................... Wisconsin ......... ____ p , W. Slater ............. Strathmore ..... --L. F. Malady ··········- Wyoming .................. E. G. Phil l ipson ..... Med ic ine Hat...

MASONIC CALENDAR AND RULES FOR MASONIC DATES

Ancient Craft Masonry

Commencing their era with the creation of the world call It Anno Lucis (A.L.) "in the year of Light." To get the present date add 4,000 years to the common era-1973 equals 5973.

Ropt Arch

Dates from the year in which the Temple was com­menced by Zerubbabel Anno Inventions {A.I.). "In the year of Discovery." Add 530 to the Vulgar Era-1973 equals 2503.

Rorat and Select Maatan

Date from which the Temple of Solomon was complet­ed-Anno Depositions (A.Dep.). "In the year of De­posit." Add 1,000 to the common era, thus 1973 and 1,000 equals 2973.

Knight Tamplar

Commence their era with the organization of their order-Anno Ordinis (A.O.). "In the year of the Order." From The Christian Era take 1,118, thus 1973 less 1,118 equals 855.

Order of High Priesthood

Date from the year of the blessing of Abraham by the High Priest Melchlsedek-Anno Benefacto (A.B.). To the Christian Era add 1,913, thus 1973 and 1,913 equal to 3886.

Scottish Rite

Same as Ancient Craft Masonry - except the Jewish Chronology is used - Anno Mundi (A.M.). "In the year of the World." To get the common era add 3,760 thus 1973 and 31760 equal to 5733 after September add another year,