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1906-1931 The first regular meeting was held on 4th January 1906 and ten applications were received. On 01 February 1906, an Emergent meeting passed Bro William Bradley to the Second Degree. At the regular meeting on 8th February another ten applications for initiation were received and four for affiliation presented. A first degree was conferred on six candidates. At an emergent meeting 22nd February 1906 the First Degree was conferred on ten candidates. The Charter is dated 20th February 1906 (day granted by Grand Lodge communication in Medicine Hat). On 1st March an invitation was received to attend the institution of King Hiram Lodge. At the meeting on 31st May, the Bylaws were read and adopted, the W.M. receiving a hearty vote of thanks for the manner in which he had drafted the same. A grant of $25.00 for the relief of sufferers from the San Francisco disaster was passed at this meeting. 7th Sept.1906. A communication from Grand Lodge was read enclosing authority to RWBro Scott to act as representative of Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia near Grand Lodge of Alberta. 30 November 1906. Emergency meeting called for the Consecration of the Lodge at 4:30p.m. The lodge was duly consecrated and then presented with its charter. There were present the following Grand Lodge Officers:- MWBro. A.W. Kealy, G.M, R.W. G.H.Hogbin D.G.M., VWBro.C.H.Stuart Wade Registrar, RWBro. J.T.Macdonald D.D.G.M. From the Grand Master’s address (page 15 1907) proceeding:- In the afternoon of 30th November 1906, assisted by the DGM and some Past Masters, I constituted Carstairs Lodge No 20, installed the Officers and visited the new Lodge in the evening when the Third Degree was conferred by WBro Scott. He is to be congratulated upon the way in which he performed the work, and upon the respect and affection shown by the brethren of Carstairs Lodge No 20. Officers installed & invested for the period 1906-1907: W.M. RWBro. Robert Scott S.W. WBro. A.R.Shantz J.W. WBro. W.C.Laidlaw Secretary WBro. Charles W. Moore In 1906 there were 12 regular and 11 Emergency meetings, and the first year of the lodge seems to have been very active. 27th December 1907:- WBro. William C. Laidlaw and his Officers for 1908 were installed. W.M. WBro. Dr William C. Laidlaw S.W. WBro. A.R. Shantz J.W. Bro. Jas A Fraser Secretary Bro. Fred R. Robinson 14 April 1908:- Application made to Grand Lodge to change the date of regular meetings from Tuesday to Thursday. 23rd April 1908:- At this meeting, it was intimated by the W.M. RWBro. Scott that he expected to leave for a visit to the Old Country and a committee was appointed to arrange for an "At Home" in his honor before bidding him farewell and good wishes. 25 October 1908:- Visit from D.D.G.M. Rev. Canon Hinchcliffe. 11 June 1908:- WBro. Laidlaw was appointed Grand Steward.
28th December 1908:-WBro Allen R Schantz and his Officers for 1909 were installed by RWBro Robert Scott; W.M. WBro. Allen R Shantz S.W. Bro. C.W. Moore J.W. Bro. F.R. Robinson Secretary Bro. Gustav A May 3 June 1909:- A petition was presented by brethren in Crossfield for the formation of a new lodge in Crossfield. Carstairs Lodge No 20 unanimously recommended the Petition. 28 Oct.1909:- A committee was appointed to report on the prospects of erecting a Masonic hall. RWBro. R. Scott granted Hon. Membership. 27th December 1909:- Bro Charles W. Moore and his Officers for 1910 were installed, RWBro Robert Scott Installing Master. W.M. WBro. Charles W Moore S.W. WBro. G.E. Kennedy J.W. Bro. G. A. May Secretary VWBro. William C. Laidlaw 13 Apr.1910:- A joint meeting of members of Carstairs and King Hiram Lodges was held at Carstairs. The G.M. Bro. J. T. Macdonald gave an instructive address on the privileges and duties of Masonry. Several visitors from Calgary were present. This meeting was the result of a motion by VWBro. Laidlaw regarding a program of Masonic visitation. From a perusal of the minutes, the lodge appears to have been very active, but the records show that the lodge used its prerogative to discriminate. On the 15th May 1910, a Lodge of Sorrow was held for our late Bro. and Sovereign King Edward VII. 27th December 1910:- Bro Allen R Shantz and his Officers were installed for 1911 by RWBro Robert Scott.
W.M. WBro. Allen R Shantz S.W. Bro. G.A. May J.W. Bro. C.W. Hislop Secretary VWBro. Dr William C Laidlaw RWBro. Dickson was elected D.D.G.M. On 8th Jan.1914 the Grand Master Bro. Blair and RWBro. W. Dickson were received on their official visit. One likes to read in the minutes about the offer to King Hiram Lodge No 21 for assistance of work and regalia, and a grant to Acme Lodge No 60 of $25.00. Another $25.00 was given to Canada Lodge No 165 Hospital Fund and $23.00 to the Hillcrest Mine Victims. This shows that the lodge early understood the great distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason’s heart. 27th December 1911:-Bro. William C Shields and his Officers for 1912 were installed by RWBro Scott. W.M. WBro. William C Shields S.W. Bro. W.B Price J.W. Bro. C.W. Hislop Secretary Bro. G.F. Fisher 27th December 1912:- WBro William C Shields and his Officers for 1913 were installed by RWBro Scott. W.M. WBro. William C Shields S.W. Bro. W.B. Price J.W. Bro. J.R. Brown Secretary WBro. Charles W Moore 27th December 1913:- Bro William B Price and his Officers for 1914 were installed by RWBro Scott. W.M. W Bro. William B Price S.W. Bro. J.R. Brown J.W. Bro. F.J. Downie Secretary WBro. Charles W Moore 4th August 1914:- War is declared. Records of the Lodge are very scanty. There are references to the Patriotic Fund and Great War Fund and older masons inform me that the brethren were gracious in their donations. No Roll of Honor shows in the minutes but WBro. W. A. Shields, WBro. Price and Bro. W.A.Stewart enlisted for active service. Bro. W.A.Stewart was killed in action in 1918. The lodge seemed to have a hard time during the war but WBro. A.S.Gough and some of the older members held regular meetings and the work was continued. 28th December 1914:- Bro J Rex Brown and his Officers for 1915 were installed by RWBro Scott. W.M. WBro. Rev J. Rex Brown S.W. Bro. F.J. Downie J.W. Bro. S Tighe Secretary WBro. Charles W Moore 27th December 1915:- WBro J Rex Brown and his Officers for 1916 were installed by RWBro Scott. W.M. WBro. Rev J. Rex Brown S.W. Bro. F.J. Downie J.W. Bro. A.S. Gough Secretary WBro. Charles W Moore 27th December 1916:- Bro William Dickson and his Officers for 1917 were installed by RWBro Scott. W.M. WBro. William Dickson S.W. Bro. A.S. Gough J.W. Bro. J.G. King Secretary WBro. Rev J. Rex Brown
27th December 1917:- Bro Alfred S Gough and his Officers for 1918 were installed by RWBro Scott. W.M. WBro. Alfred S Gough S.W. Bro. J.G. King J.W. Bro. M. Smith Secretary WBro. William Dickson
27th December 1918:- WBro Alfred S Gough and his Officers for 1919 were installed by RWBro Scott. W.M. WBro. Alfred S Gough S.W. Bro. J.G. King J.W. Bro. M. Smith Secretary Bro. Duncan W. Smith
29th December 1919:- Bro Joseph G King and his Officers for 1920 were installed by RWBro Robert Scott. W.M. WBro. Joseph G King S.W. Bro. M. Smith J.W. Bro. D.W. Smith Secretary WBro. William B Price RWBro Robert Scott also presented WBro Alfred S Gough, on behalf of the brethren, his PM Apron and delivered an able address as a token of the esteem in which he was held by the brethren. (As printed in “The Journal” dated 01 January 1920) 4th February 1920:- The lodge deeply felt the loss of RWBro. Robert Scott, one of the Charter members of this lodge and a faithful member of the craft. He had a wonderful knowledge of the work and the kindly and earnest manner in which he performed his tasks both inside and outside of the lodge earned for him the high respect of the community. He passed to the Grand Lodge above Monday, 02 February 1920. 25 Nov. 1920:- We find here the first record of the establishment of a Benevolent Fund prepared by Bro. Sutherland. 23rd December 1920:- Bro Michael Smith and his Officers for 1921 were installed. W.M. WBro. Michael Smith S.W. Bro. L. B. Aldrich J.W. Bro. R.W. Southerland Secretary Bro. William A Prior 20 January 1921:-The officers were installed by the Grand Secretary MWBro. S.Y.Taylor and many members from Ashlar Lodge No 28, Calgary were present. Ashlar Lodge No 28 again visited in September. It is gratifying to notice the record of a collection of clothing for drought sufferers in the South and a donation to the Christmas Cheer Fund. 8 January 1922:- Here we have a record of a Question Box Period during which any questions regarding the work or history of Masonry were asked and answered. Carstairs Lodge had long been active in Masonic education and lectures and discussions in Masonic Subjects were held when feasible. King Hiram Lodge No. 21, Didsbury, were regular visitors to Carstairs, and much profit was derived from this close association. The lodge membership showed a gradual increase. Among the lodges visiting were Zetland Lodge No 83and King George Lodge No 59, both of Calgary. 12th January 1922:- Bro Lloyd Aldrich and his Officers for 1922 were installed. W.M. WBro. Lloyd B Aldrich S.W. Bro. R.W. Southerland J.W. Bro. W.A. Pryor Secretary Bro. Fred R Smith
From the Carstairs Journal, 11th May 1922
Carstairs Lodge No. 20 A.F. & A.M., G.R.A. Meet every Thursday evening On or before full moon. All visiting brethren welcome. L.Aldrich F.R. Smith W.M. Secretary (See 1925)
28th December 1922:- Officers for 1923 were installed. W.M. WBro. R D Southerland S.W. Bro. W.A. Pryor J.W. Bro. F.R. Smith Secretary Bro. Charles Stuart 20th January 1924:- Bro William A Pryor and his Officers for 1924 were installed. W.M. WBro. William A Pryor S.W. Bro. F.R. Smith J.W. Bro. C. Stuart Secretary Bro. Clarence S. Henders 27th December 1924:- Bro Fredrick R Smith and his Officers for 1925 were installed. W.M. WBro. Fredrick R Smith S.W. Bro. C. Stuart J.W. Bro. E.A. MacDonald Secretary WBro. William A Pryor 29 Oct.1925:- As cars are now in general use, the date of meeting was changed from on or before full moon to the second Thursday in each month.
1925 Studebaker
28th December 1925:- Bro Charles Stuart and his Officers for 1926 were installed. W.M. WBro. Charles Stuart S.W. Bro. E.A. McDonald J.W. Bro. A.F. Kelly Secretary Bro. William A Pryor 28 January 1926:- WBro. A.S.Gough was presented with a Past Master's Jewel for faithful service. WBro. Gough lived 9 1/2 miles east and used to drive in with a buggy or sleigh. His record of attendance is almost perfect. 27 May 1926:- It was proposed at this time to build a hall to include the lodge room. Later in the year a committee was formed for this purpose. 21st October 1926:- MWBro. S.Y.Taylor, PGM and Grand Secretary, RWBro. Jackson, King Hiram Lodge No 21, and brethren from Crossfield Lodge No 48 were present with us to celebrate our 21st anniversary. An address was given by the Grand Secretary on the History of Masonry. WBro .A.R. Shantz and Bro.S.Downie were present and, as the remaining charter members, were made honorary members of the Lodge.
27th December 1926:- Bro Alexander MacDonald and his Officers for 1927 were installed. W.M. WBro. Alexander MacDonald S.W. Bro. C. F Kelly J.W. Bro. J Hammell Secretary Bro. William A Prior 27th December 1927:- Bro Charles F Kelly and his Officers for 1928 were installed. W.M. WBro. Charles F Kelly S.W. Bro. J Hammell J.W. Bro. H.C. Hansen Secretary WBro. William A Pryor 29 March 1928:-The Grand Lodge of Alberta mourned the loss of MWBro. S.Y.Taylor their Grand Secretary, whose knowledge of Masonry and the work was such help. The Building Committee reported that they had the sum of $3000.00 and were instructed to proceed with plans estimated to cost $8925.00. The hall was built but with alterations and furnishings cost considerably more. 01 August 1928:- The lodge held its first meeting in the new premises. Several of the members donated furniture. King Hiram No. 21 conferred the Third degree on a candidate at this meeting. 27th December 1928:- Bro Joseph Hammell and his Officers for 1929 were installed.
W.M. WBro. Joseph Hammell S.W. Bro. W. Shantz J.W. Bro. H.C. Hansen Secretary WBro. William A Pryor 25th October 1929:- The official opening of the new hall took place prior to the annual District No 4 meeting (held downstairs). The dedication ceremony was conducted by MWBro Rev. Canon S.H. Middleton, Grand Master. Many distinguished brethren were present. After the Dedication and District meeting, the brethren were treated to an excellent banquet prepared and served by members of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter No 62. We look forward to many future happy evenings such as this with the brethren and visiting brethren from District No 4 and the extended area. 27th December 1929:- Bro Wesley Shantz and his Officers for 1930 were installed. W.M. WBro. Wesley Shantz S.W. Bro. R.W. Wood J.W. Bro. J.W. Munro Secretary WBro. William A Pryor 1930:-During this time period, prospects were very bright. Membership was 57, the highest recorded. The main hall was very active and producing good income and the committee in charge was looking forward to the day when the indebtedness would be cleared. Here we would pay tribute to those brethren who gave so much of their time to its management. Particular mention must be made of the services rendered by WBro. Lloyd Aldrich and WBro. Alexander Gough who spent many late hours looking after the management and the cloakroom. Among other things recorded was assistance to the Wood's Home. Visitation was also frequent from King Hiram Lodge No 21, Crescent Lodge No 87 and St. Mark's Lodge No 118. Addresses were given by RWBro. Hartman, Mountain View Lodge No.16, Olds. Great benefits have been derived from return visits
27th December 1930:-Bro Ray Wood and his Officers for 1931 were installed. W.M. WBro. Ray W Wood S.W. Bro. J.W. Munro J.W. Bro. E.G. Pepper Secretary WBro. William A Pryor 1931. One memorable evening was the visit of the Grand Master, MWBro. Dr. G.W. Kirby, who gave an address on the "Ideals of Masonry", which was a treat long remembered. The Master, WBro. Ray Wood was one of Dr. Kirby's first pupils at Mount Royal College. Question period on this occasion brought forward some very interesting material and the lodge was highly commended by the Grand Master. This was a very special night, as Twenty-Five (25) members were present, and Forty-Four (44) visitors representing Seven (7) Lodges of which Twenty-Six (26) were from King Hiram No. 21. The depression was having its effect on the membership and we regret to record loss of members by suspension for U.P.D.
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