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1932-1957
28th December 1931:-Bro John W Munro and his Officers were installed for 1932. W.M. WBro. John W Munro S.W. Bro. E.G. Pepper J.W. Bro. W.O. Fredell Secretary WBro. R.D. Southerland 1932:- Again we see notice of enjoyable visits to and from St.Marks, and Crescent and the splendid spirit existing between these lodges and ourselves. WBro. A.S.Gough was unanimously chosen to be our candidate for D.D.G.M. The following addresses show that Masonic education was prominent in the work of the lodge; "The Essences and contemporary Associations" by WBro. Sutherland "Book of the Law" by WBro. Munro: "History of Masonry" by WBro. Parker, of Perfection Lodge No. 9, Calgary. Special mention was made of a visit from RWBro. Rev J. Rex Brown, one of our old Past Masters who made so many friends in this district. 27th December 1932:- Bro England G Pepper and his Officers for 1933 were installed. W.M. WBro. England G Pepper S.W. Bro. W .O. Fredell J.W. Bro. G. Haag Secretary WBro. Alfred S Gough 13th April 1933:- Many visitors came to Carstairs No 20 this evening. Sixty-Eight (68) Visitors were present of which Crescent Lodge No 87 had Forty-One (41) 1933:-Visitors from King Hiram Lodge No. 21, Acme Lodge No.60, St. Mark's Lodge No.118 and Crescent Lodge No. 87 were again present. These visits were greatly appreciated by new members, and we have many pleasant recollections of friendships established and of the reception and entertainment on our visits to these lodges. WBro. Hollingsworth gave an excellent presentation on Signs and Symbols. 07 October 1933:-WBro Joseph Hammell was born at Seaforth, in the county of Huron Ontario, 25th February 1861. Bro Hammell became a member of Carstairs Lodge No 20, 23rd September 1909. He was a hardware merchant and a pillar of the community. When the lodge fell on “Hard Times” financially, he came to its rescue. He served the lodge as WM in 1929 and presided at the “Hall Dedication”. WBro Joseph Hammell, passed to the Grand Lodge Above, 05 October 1933. 27th December 1933:-Bro Walter O Fredell and his Officers for 1934 were installed. W.M. WBro. Walter O Fredell S.W. Bro. G.T. Haag J.W. Bro. G.W. Darling Secretary WBro. Lloyd B Aldrich 27th December 1934:-Bro George Haag and his Officers for 1935 were installed. W.M. WBro. George Haag S.W. Bro. G.W. Darling J.W. Bro. D.E. Alfrey Secretary WBro. Alfred S Gough 11th April 1935:-The “Porch Book” indicates that we had Sixteen (16) members present and Twenty-Seven visitors of which Fourteen (14) were from King Hiram No 21. 1935. Efforts were made to make the meetings as interesting as possible in view of the death of candidates. Illustrated travel lectures by RWBro. Gillman & Bro. Williams of Calgary, "History and Symbolism of the Third Degree by WBro. Sutherland and an address by RWBro. Macaulay on the "History of Masonry in Canada" is recorded. The lodge purchased "The British Miscellany", and several of the brethren donated Masonic books towards the library. 27th December 1935:- Bro George W Darling and his Officers for 1936 were installed. W.M. WBro. George W Darling S.W. Bro. D.E. Alfrey J.W. Bro. J.F. Dexter Secretary WBro. Alfred S Gough 1936:- A Lodge of Mourning for the late King George V was held and a fine tribute was paid to him and other members of the Royal Family by WBro. Munro. We again note lectures on Masonic subjects by our own members and the regular use of the "Bulletin" followed sometimes by a discussion. 28th December 1936:- Bro David E Alfrey and his Officers for 1937 were installed. W.M. WBro. David E Alfrey S.W. Bro. J.F. Dexter J.W. Bro. R.R. Haag Secretary WBro. Alfred S Gough 1937:- The Lodge has held regular meetings and the attendance has been good in spite of low membership. These have been lean years for the lodge. Very few candidates have made application, but the faithful attendance and co-operation of the older members enable the lodge to carry on. Informal discussions on Masonic subjects keep the ideals before us. This year marks the Coronation of His Majesty King George VI and Patriotic programs were held in cities towns and villages. Children were especially entertained and presented with medals. On the other side of the picture was the drought in Saskatchewan and, under the leadership of the Grand Master of Alberta, lodges sent carloads of food and clothing to the needy. This was well organized and the response was wonderful. WBro. A.S.Gough was this year rewarded for long and faithful service by being elected D.D.G.M. of District No.4. 27th December 1937:- Bro John F Dexter and his Officers for 1938 were installed. Prior to the Installation there was an alarm at the door. The Grand Master and several Grand Lodge Officers requested admission. The Grand Master, MWBro V.H. Macaulay was received with Grand Honors and invited to the East to assume the gavel. The gavel was then presented to the Installing Master. A joint Installation of Carstairs Lodge No 20, King Hiram Lodge No 21, and Crossfield Lodge No 48 was held. VWBro Patterson conducted the ceremony in a very able manner. RWBro. A.J. Davis acted as Director of Ceremonies (Carstairs No. 20). W.M. WBro. John F Dexter S.W. Bro. R.R. Haag J.W. Bro. A.D. McKay Secretary RWBro. Alfred S Gough The Grand Master MWBro. V. H. Macaulay had recently returned from the Bi-Centenary of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. At this ceremony, Bro. George, Duke of York, was installed as Grand Master Mason of Scotland. The Grand Master gave an address on his visit and shared many lantern slides of the places he visited. 1938:-The world in general is in an extremely dangerous state, seething with discontent and the lust of dictators for power. In several European countries, Masonry has been prohibited and all it stands for has been discarded. The sacred rights of home and religion are abolished and even the prerogatives of the Deity have been assumed by ruthless and ambitious dictators. The Golden Rule has been replaced by the Mailed Fist. It seems that, in spite of the expressed desire of the democratic nations for a peaceful settlement of differences, war on an unprecedented scale will take place with the whole of Europe involved. 8th December 1938:- Bro Reginald R Haag and his Officers for 1939 were installed. W.M. WBro. Reginald R. Haag S.W. WBro. J.W. Munro J.W. Bro. C. L. Pearson Secretary RWBro. Alfred S Gough There were seventeen (17) Members present and Twenty-Six (26) visitors representing three (3) Lodges, with seventeen (17) visitors from King Hiram Lodge No 21. The year 1939 will long be remembered for the historic visit of the King and Queen to Canada. The trip across Canada was a succession of patriotic demonstrations at all points and their kindly and sterling qualities of character made a wonderful and lasting impression on the people of Canada. In spite of our efforts to avert it, war was forced upon us and the ready response from all parts of the Empire in the fight for freedom has shown the world Britain means to maintain freedom of the home and the individual. To us here on this side of the ocean it is hard to realize the tremendous forces that will be let loose and the effort that will be necessary if we are to hold those things for which we must fight. On Christmas Day our beloved King spoke to his people and to us who are Masons his message of hope must have touched our hearts. His final quotation was:- I said to a man who stood at the gate of the year, ”Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown”, and he replied, "Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than a light and safer than the known way." That the British nation will survive this testing time and that, guided by the principles on which Masonry is founded, she will emerge even greater in the history of the world as the protector of right, truth and justice, is the earnest prayer of every true Mason. With unshaken confidence in the righteousness of our cause and the quality of our people we are sure of final victory though the cost will be tremendous, and that the principles of brotherhood will again be spread over the world.
14th December 1939:- WBro John W Munro and his Officers for 1940 were installed. W.M. WBro. John W. Munro S.W. Bro. C. Rostrup J.W. Bro. E.W. Darling Secretary WBro. Lloyd Aldrich 23 September 1940:- Masonry lost one of its most loyal and devoted members in the death of Worshipful Brother R.D. Sutherland. Worshipful Master of Crossfield Lodge No.48 at the time of his death and Past Master of Carstairs, Worshipful Brother gave cheerfully and untiringly of his time and energy to advance the principles of Freemasonry. He was accorded a full military as well as Masonic funeral. Loyal to his friends and loyal to his conviction, Worshipful Brother Sutherland was a credit to his country and a credit to the Craft.
27th December 1940:- Bro Ommand Rostrup and his Officers for 1941 were installed. W.M. WBro. Ommand Rostrup S.W. Bro. E.W. Darling J.W. Bro. A. S. McBain Secretary RWBro. Alexander S Gough 27th December 1941:- Bro Elmer W Darling and his Officers for 1942 were installed. W.M. WBro. Elmer W Darling S.W. Bro. A.S. McBain J.W. Bro. G. Shaw Secretary RWBro. Alfred S Gough 27 January 1942:- A beloved brother and a sincere Mason, WBro. H.C. Chapin passed away suddenly. WBro. Chapin became a member by affiliation at a regular meeting Jan.8/1942. Although we had known him but a very short while, his brethren were saddened at his sudden passing. 18th May 1942:- At the regular meeting of the Lodge May 18th, it was brought to the attention of the members present that WBro. L. Aldrich and Mrs. Aldrich were celebrating their Golden Wedding anniversary this month. A motion was placed on the minutes "That this Lodge extend heartiest congratulations to WBro. Aldrich and Mrs. Aldrich on their 50th Wedding Anniversary". 28th December 1942:-Bro Alexander S McBain and his Officers for 1943 were installed. W.M. WBro. Alexander S McBain S.W. Bro. G. Shaw J.W. Bro. G.A. Rettie Secretary RWBro. Alfred S Gough March 1943:- Roy Gordon Remole, son of Bro. Roy Remole, and an officer in the R.C.A.F. He was initiated into Masonry on March 11, 1943. Gordon, as he is known to his many friends, was a welcome addition to the Craft he being a young man of highest character. Gordon was passed on May 13, 1943 and raised June 17, 1944. 27th December 1943:- Bro George Shaw and his Officers for 1944 were installed. W.M. WBro. George Shaw S.W. Bro. G.A. Rettie J.W. Bro. D.M. Campbell Secretary RWBro. Alfred S Gough February 1944:- It is with deep regret that we have to record that Sgt. William Douglas Remole, R.C.A.F. Overseas, son of Bro. Roy Remole and brother of Bro. Roy Gordon Remole, was reported killed in action in February 1944 while taking part in a heavy air raid over enemy territory. The heartfelt sympathies of all members of this lodge go out to Bro. and Mrs. Remole and family in their sad bereavement. 9th March 1944:-The Craft in the Province of Alberta suffered a grievous loss in the sudden death of MWBro. Rev. George Kirby who died in Calgary. The W.M. of this Lodge ordered the Charter draped in honor of the memory of the late MWBro. Kirby. 18th November 1944:- Carstairs Lodge suffered a grievous loss in the death of our beloved RWBro. Alfred Sydney Gough. Bro Gough was born at Wellington, Salop England, 27th August 1880. He served as WM in 1918 and 1919 and was elected DDGM District No 4 in 1937. RWBro. Gough served as Secretary of this Lodge for a period of 11 years. The kindly and earnest manner in which he carried out his duties, inside and outside the Lodge earned for him the high respect of his brethren and the entire community. He passed to the Grand Lodge Above 18 November 1944. 21st November 1944:- RWBro. Alfred Sydney Gough was buried with full Masonic honors in the Carstairs Cemetery, at what is considered to have been one of the largest funerals ever held in Carstairs. WBro. Rev. J. Rex Brown conducted the service in the United Church and Bro. Rev.J. Whyte-Smith conducted the Masonic service at the grave site. He will ever be remembered in Carstairs Lodge. 14th December 1944:- WBro. Chas Stuart, suggested the Lodge observe two minutes silence in memory of our dear beloved brother, RWBro Alfred Sydney Gough. This was a beautiful tribute to a brother whose passing left everyone with heavy hearts. The Officers for 1945 were elected.
11th January 1945:- Bro George Rettie and his Officers were installed at the regular meeting in January, with WBro. Chas. Stuart, Installing Master assisted by WBro. J.W.Munro, D. of C. and WBro. B.C. Downey. W.M. WBro. George A.T. Rettie S.W. Bro. D.M.Campbell J.W. Bro. C.C. Gillespie Secretary WBro. John W.Munro. January 1945:-Three applications for reinstatement were received. All three brethren were reinstated in the regular way and the Lodge welcomed them back to active membership. February 1945:- Bro. D.M.Campbell, S.W. reported having received a letter from the son of our S.D. , Lieut David Bell, then in Holland, special mention being made of the touching scene of his hearing the singing of "Holy Night" from the enemy lines on Christmas Eve, 1944. March 1945:-The Secretary, WBro. J.W.Munro, very kindly presented to the Lodge a strong box with lock and key, a much needed item of furniture for the safekeeping of Lodge records. 12th April 45:- At the regular April meeting the Lodge was highly honored by the visit of the Grand Master, MWBro. William. Ireland, he was accompanied by the Grand Secretary, MWBro. Geo. Moore, MWBro. Geo. Ellis, P.G.M., MWBro. J.W. Galbraith, P.G.M., RWBro. D. Patterson, VWBro. Percy Fielding, Grand Tyler, and other distinguished guests. The Grand Master and his party were officially introduced to the Lodge by WBro. B.C.Downey. Grand Honors were given led by WBro. Ray Wood. Upon the reception of the distinguished visitors, the Grand Master, assisted by the S.W. Bro.D.M.Campbell, held a brief but most impressive memorial service in the memory of the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt, news of whose sudden passing that day shocked the entire world. There were twenty-three (23) Members present along with fifty-four (54) Visitors representing eighteen Lodges of which fourteen (14) were from King Hiram Lodge No 21 and ten (10) from Acme Lodge No. 60. After witnessing the initiation of Mr. Robert P. Gratz, the Grand Master delivered one of his inspiring addresses, followed by lunch in the dining room. This was a memorable evening in the history of Carstairs Lodge and all the brethren present were grateful for the Grand Master’s visit. 08th May 1945:-A momentous event during the month of May was the cessation of hostilities in Europe. Germany unconditionally surrendered to the allied nations on May 7th. V.E. day was officially observed throughout Canada May 8th. The world breathed a little easier after nearly six long years of War and members of the Lodge gathered for their regular meeting 10th May with thankful hearts. June 1945:-Carstairs Lodge was officially represented at the 40th Annual Communication of Grand Lodge held at Calgary by the Principal Officers and several Past Masters. Our Lodge was signally honored by the appointment of WBro. B.C. Downey to the office of Grand Pursuivant. 14th June 1945:- VWBro. Downey was officially introduced to the Lodge by WBro. J.W. Munro at our regular meeting. The Lodge by-laws committee, consisting of WBro. Chas. Stuart, WBro. Ray Wood, VWBro. B.C. Downey and WBro. J.W. Munro submitted their report. The by-laws as recommended by the committee were accepted and were to be referred to Grand Lodge for approval. 15th August 1945:- Another momentous month in world history, when the cessation of hostilities in the Pacific was ended. The news of the unconditional surrender of Japan on that day was received by all the allied nations and the world at large with loud acclaim. The last cloud of war was lifted from a war ravaged world. In this connection it is of interest to note that the Petition for Initiation from Lt. Donald Munro was received. 13th September 1945:- The Lodge is pleased to record the safe return from overseas of F/O, Bro. Roy Gordon Remole, the only member of the Lodge in the Armed Forces. It is also a pleasure to record the safe return from overseas of family members of this Lodge as follows: Lieut. David Bell Sgt. Oliver Darling Lieut. Donald Munro P.O. Doug Sterling Lieut. Robbie Sterling Lieut. Ralph Stuart The Senior Deacon, Bro Roy Bell, returned from overseas after a three month absence on official duty in connection with Soldier vote in the recent Dominion election. A carload of brethren from St. Marks Lodge No. 118 Calgary paid us a fraternal visit. About two weeks later, the W.M. accompanied by several brethren made a return fraternal visit to St. Marks Lodge No 118 in October 1945. 11th October 1945:-The Lodge was informed that Mrs. Mary Gough, widow of the late RWBro. Alfred S.Gough had presented to the Lodge our late beloved brother's Past Master's Jewel to be used as the members saw fit. It was unanimously decided that from now on the Immediate Past Master each year should be invested with the Jewel at installation, to be worn by him during his term of office. The first to be presented with the Jewel was WBro. George Shaw. VWBro. B.C. Downey made the investiture complimenting WBro. Shaw on being the first I.P.M. to wear this Jewel, which in itself would ever perpetuate the memory of a beloved brother whose passing was such a loss to the Lodge. 3rd January 1946:- The lodge celebrated its 40th birthday in the form of a "Ladies Night". An invitation was mailed out to all living members past and present. A guest register was opened, and shows an attendance of 59. WBro. Tom Berckett of Calgary was the oldest member present and deep regret was expressed that Bro. C.G.Dunning of Calgary, a member in 1916, was unable to be present. Many other old time members were unable to be present, but the following wrote letters or sent telegrams:-WBro. Bill Pryor, WBro. Jim McGhee, Bro. M. Ing. A program of games, bingo, and community singing was followed by a delightful luncheon served in the Lodge Room by Bro.Camby C.Gillespie. Bro Raymond Bell, JW was Master of Ceremonies. An outstanding and most enjoyable evening closed with the singing of Auld Lang Syne.
10th January 1946:-Bro Duncan M Campbell and his Officers for 1946 were installed by WBro. Charles Stuart assisted by VWBro. B.C.Downey and WBro. J.W.Munro. W.M. WBro. Duncan M Campbell S.W. Bro. C.C. Gillespie J.W. Bro. R.C. Bell Secretary WBro. John W Munro The lodge mourned the loss of two Past Masters. WBro Alexander Smith McBain was born at Calgary Alberta, 16th September 1915. Bro McBain became a member of Carstairs Lodge No 20, 10th February 1938 and served as Worshipful Master in 1943. He passed to the Grand Lodge Above, 03 January 1946. WBro George William Darling was born at Thornhill Ontario 24th November 1881. He was a member of Calgary Lodge No 23 and affiliated with Carstairs Lodge No 20, 10th April 1930. He served as Worshipful Master in 1936, and passed to the Grand Lodge Above, 01 March 1946. During the year we have had a number of young men who were members of His Majesty’s Forces and who on their return joined our Lodge. We were indeed happy to have as a member, Bro Alfred Creelman Gough, the eldest son of the late RWBro A. S. Gough, PDDGM of District No. 4, a P.M. of this Lodge and Secretary for many years. At the District meeting held for the first time at Rocky Mountain House, the Lodge was honored by having WBro. J.W.Munro elected D.D.G.M. for 1946-47. This meeting was one of the largest ever held by District No. 4. We regret the loss of VWBro. Bruce C. Downey who was transferred to Winnipeg. WBro George Rettie was also moved to Calgary but he hopes to attend some of our meetings during his trips north on business. 9th January 1947:-Bro Camby C Gillespie and his Officers were installed. W.M. WBro. Camby C. Gillespie S.W. Bro. R.C.Bell, J.W. Bro. E. DeBow Secretary WBro. John W Munro There were Twenty-One (21) members present along with Twenty (20) visitors of which Eighteen were from King Hiram Lodge No. 21. In recognition of long and faithful service, WBro Lloyd Aldrich was accorded honorary Life Membership by acclamation. 13th February 1947:- The Craft in the Province of Alberta suffered a grievous loss in the passing of RWBro. James William Gillman of Calgary. RWBro. Gillman was a Past Master of Carstairs Lodge and also a Past District Deputy Grand Master. The W.M. ordered the draping of the Constitution in his memory. 10th April 1947:- WBro. J.W.Munro, D.D.G.M-elect, was welcomed back from his trip to Scotland and England. Bro. Bert Leigh was thanked by the W.M. for the very efficient way he had acted as Secretary during WBro. Munro's absence 26th June 1947:- RWBro. John W.Munro was installed as D.D.G.M. for District No.4 and was welcomed by the W.M. Congratulations were extended by all brethren present. Nov.1947:- Masonry in Alberta suffered a heavy blow in the death of Archie G.Bond, P.G.M. MWBro. Bond was Grand Master during 1946-47. 11th December 1947:-Bro. Rev. Marchmont Ing was born at Studham England 30th September 1868. He became a member of Carstairs Lodge No 20, 30th September 1926. Bro Ing passed to the Grand Lodge Above 07th December 1947 at Calgary. Though it had been some years since Bro. Ing had been able to visit his mother Lodge, he was with us in spirit. The Volume of the Sacred Law was his gift to the Lodge and we will always have a memorial to him lying on the Altar.
29th December 1947:- Bro Raymond C Bell and his Officers for 1948 were installed by RWBro J.W. Munro. W.M. WBro. Raymond C. Bell S.W. Bro. E. DeBow J.W. Bro. G. Z.H. Van Haaften Secretary RWBro. John W. Munro Our ladies joined us at the Banquet, after the installation. The year of 1947 has been one of steady progress. We have had 7 new members, and look forward to 1948 with much confidence. 20th February 1948:-WBro John W Munro made his official visit. There were Ten (10) visitors of which Five (5) were from King Hiram No. 21. The year 1948 has been a memorable one in the history of the lodge. During the year the final payment on the mortgage was delivered and the lodge now owns the building without any debt. At a later date the lodge hopes to celebrate this event in a suitable manner. RWBro R.C.Bell presented the lodge with a gong and mallet, RWBro J. W. Munro a jewel. These gifts to the lodge are very acceptable. During the year their Majestys the King and Queen celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary and were proud to become the grandparents of the young Prince Charles. The Grand Lodge of Alberta reported the loss of one of its early Grand Masters, MWBro. Sam J. Blair. The lodge charter has been draped accordingly.
30th December 1948:-Bro Erb Debow and his Officers for 1949 were installed by WBro. Chas. Stuart. W.M. WBro. Erb DeBebow S.W. Bro. Van Haaften J.W. Bro. R.D.Wishart Secretary RWBro. John W. Munro 10th February 1949:- This meeting had to be postponed because of a wild blizzard. None of the brethren were able to get in to hear RWBro. H.B.Macdonald, Deputy Grand Master. 14th April 1949:- RWBro Ernest Ross (Lochearn Lodge No. 151) DDGM, made his official visit. 13th October 1949:- RWBro. J.N.Stewart (Kenilworth No. 29) DDGM, made his official visit. MWBro. Dr. E. A. Braithwaite, Edmonton Lodge No.7, and MWBro. Dr. S. N. Sniddon, Britannia Lodge No. 18 Ponoka, passed to the Grand Lodge above. Our own Lodge suffered two severe losses in the deaths of RWBro. O.Rostrup PDDGM and WBro. Lloyd B.Aldrich, who was the Treasurer of our Lodge for 19 years. We shall miss these brethren. We are pleased to welcome among our membership in 1949 three young Masons from Cremona, Bro. Duncan Alexander MacFarquhar, Bro. Walter Victor May and Bro. George Douglas McBain. During the month of December, the Brethren entertained their wives and friends at a banquet in the Dining Room to celebrate the paying off of the mortgage last year. This banquet was served by the ladies of the Eastern Star. During the evening, a short history of the hall was given by WBro. Ray Wood. WBro. Chas. Stuart presented Mrs. Hammell, widow of our late Bro. WBro. J. Hammell, with an electric heating pad. Bro. H.G.Hammell replied for his mother. The choir of the United Church accompanied by Mrs. Grace Pybus rendered selections. A memorable evening was brought to a close with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne”. This month the lower hall was completely renovated by the application of ten-test walls which added greatly to the look of the hall and the convenience of the public.
29th of December 1949:- Bro Gerrit Z.H. Van Haaften and his Officers for 1950 were installed by WBro. Chas. Stuart. Thus ended a year of good Masonic work in the village and district of Carstairs. W.M. WBro. Gerrit Z.H. Van Haaften S.W. Bro. C.L.Pearson J.W. Bro. W.B.Frizzell Secretary RWBro. John W. Munro 13th April 1950:- The Lodge was honored by a visit from MWBro. H.B.Macdonald, Grand Master. He was accompanied by the MWBro. J.W.Moore, Grand Secretary. A large number of brethren were on hand to welcome the Grand Master, who gave a most interesting address. This was the same one that he had given at the meeting of Grand Masters at Washington, D.C. There were twenty-two (22) members present with twelve (12) visitors, of which seven (7) were from King Hiram Lodge No. 21. The Lodge sent $100 to the Manitoba Distress Fund. 12th October 1950:- RWBro. Anderson of Bowden DDGM, made his official visit, joined by the Junior Grand Warden. A large number of the brethren and visitors were present. WBro. Chas. Stuart loaned the Lodge “The Encyclopedia of Freemasonry", and it was placed in the Lodge Library. 29th December 1950:- Bro Charles L Pearson and his Officers for 1951 were installed. W.M. WBro. Chas L Pearson. S.W. Bro. W.B. Frizzell J.W. Bro. John Brookman Secretary WBro. George Shaw 11th April 1951:- The W.M. from King Hiram No. 21 and his officers visited the Lodge and conferred the 3rd degree on Bros. Ing and Williamson. There were twenty-One (21) members from King Hiram No. 21 in attendance, Twenty-Five (25) from Carstairs No. 20. The Department of National Defense was granted a one year extension for the lease on the hall (01 May 1951). 8th November 1951:- RWBro. J.D. Thomas, DDGM, made his official visit. A large number of members of Carstairs and Didsbury were present and a most enjoyable meeting was held.
27th December 1951:- Bro Wilfred B Frizzell and his Officers for 1952 were installed by WBro. George R. Shaw. A very fine banquet was served in the Dining Room and some thirty-two members of Carstairs Lodge and visiting brethren were present. W.M. WBro. Wilfred B. Frizzell S.W. Bro. J.P.Brookman, J.W. Bro. Donald Munro, Secretary WBro. Geo. Shaw The highlight of the year’s news was the pending visit of H.R.H. the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to Canada. 14th February 1952:- RWBro. J.D.Thomas made a visit, and on this occasion we were favored with a visit from Bro.Ward from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 13th March 1952:- It was approved to buy a Union Jack and Red Ensign and to institute a closing drill at each meeting. The spring of 1952 will go down in history for our farm community, as last years crop still lies under the snow. A great deal of it was harvested in a dry condition in April and early May. It should be mentioned that mice or moles took a very heavy toll of some of these crops. 7th August 1952:- An emergent meeting was called for the Masonic Funeral of WBro. Charles Stuart. Bro. Stuart was born at Braithwaite, Cumberland County, England, and 21st September 1886. He was a very active member, having, served as W.M. in 1926 and will be sorely missed. WBro Stuart, passed to the Grand Lodge Above, 03rd August 1952. He was accorded full Masonic Honors and interned at the Carstairs Cemetery. Twenty-two (22) members attended along with Ten (10) members from King Hiram Lodge No.21 and one (1) from Crossfield Lodge No. 48. 9th October 1952:- The DDGM, RWBro. G.R. Sterling made his official visit.
8th January 1953:- Bro John P Brookman and his Officers were installed by WBro. Ray Wood, assisted by the Past Masters. W.M. WBro. John P.Brookman, S.W. Bro. D.Munro, J.W. Bro. C.R.Richmond, Secretary WBro. George Shaw, 12th March 1953:- WBro. George Haag was granted a Life Membership in the Lodge, in recognition of his long association and outstanding commitment. 8th October 1953:- RWBro. J.J.Letcher, DDGM, made his official visit. Bro Letcher has served for many years as Secretary of Innisfail Lodge No. 8. He was accompanied by several of the Innisfail brethren including RWBro.William Jackson who has so ably served as District Secretary for so many years. 12th November 1953:-The Brethren were reminded that the town of Carstairs was modernized by the installation of water and sewer. The streets which suffered a serious blow from these efforts were in due time able to recover from these disruptions due mainly to the ministrations of the country folk and the town’s people. The Lodge should get plans in order to have those new facilities installed in their building. During December, we made an official visit to Concord Lodge No. 124 for the purpose of attending their Installation of Officers. Two car loads of our brethren attended. 14th January 1954:- Bro Carl R Richmond and his Officers were installed by WBro. Ray Wood. W.M. WBro. Carl R. Richmond, S.W. Bro. D.C.Beckner, J.W. Bro. G.Tronnes, Secretary Bro. Oliver G. Goodfellow 11th February 1954:-We regret to record the passing of Bro. William Clyde Cochrane. He was born at Princeton Idaho USA, 22nd June 1891. Bro. Cochrane became a member of Carstairs Lodge No 20, 11th December 1924. He passed to the Grand Lodge Above 08th February 1954 and was interned at Calgary, although a resident Crossfield. Thanks to the efforts of the senior members, and our Secretary, the Lodge room assumed a new look this year. New carpet was purchased and laid down, by the efforts of the above. Seat covers were provided for the side benches. This added greatly to the comfort of our brethren. 20th October 1954:- The Annual District meeting was hosted by our lodge. RWBro. Gerrit Z.H Van Haaften, the DDGM, made his Official visit. There was good attendance, as some ninety-seven (97) brethren were registered. The Grand Master, MWBro. Rev. Peter Dawson, along with the Grand Secretary and several brethren from Calgary were also in attendance. At this meeting our very good friend and Brother, WBro. Hugh McPhail was elected DDGM for 1955. The ladies of No 62 Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, served a very delicious turkey dinner for this meeting.
30th December 1954:- Bro Charles D Beckner and his Officers for 1955 were installed. By WBro E.A. McInnes (21) W.M. WBro. Charles D.Beckner S.W. Bro. G Tronnes J.W. Bro. D.MacFarquhar Secretary Bro. Oliver G Goodfellow 14th April 1955:- We officially received RWBro. G.Z.H.Vanhaaften on his final visit to our Lodge as DDGM. Five (5) visitors from Irricana Lodge No. 137 (which included the three principal officers) were present on this special occasion. 1956 will be our Anniversary year, and the lodge agreed to present a Bible to each member, and also to each candidate being raised this year. For the 50th Anniversary of the Province, Carstairs and District celebrated by declaring a holiday July 13th. The weather co-operated fairly well, and a great number of old-timers attended, with some seventy Scrolls being presented.
29th December 1955:- BroGordon D Tronnes and his Officers for 1956 were installed by WBro. E.A. McInnes (21) W.M. WBro. Gordon D Tronnes S.W. Bro. D. MacFarquhar J.W. Bro. Geo. D.MacBain Secretary Bro. Oliver G.Goodfellow 5th April 1956:- On the occasion of our 50th Anniversary, MWBro. C.S. Heckbert the Grand Master, made his Official visit, and was accompanied by the DDGM, RWBro. H McPhail, RWBro E.H. Rivers, Grand Secretary and RWBro. John W.Munro. There were thirty-four (34) members present, forty-six (46) visitors, which included, 2 Past Grand Masters, Grand Chaplain, 8 D.D.G.M.'s representing sixteen (16) Lodges. WBro. Ray Wood presented the Lodge with a new Altar Cover and Bible after which he gave an interesting Report on the Historical Events of Carstairs Lodge #20 for the period 1906-1956. All Members of Carstairs Lodge were presented with Bibles. The presentation was made by the Grand Master, who in turn, received a Bible from WBro. Gordon D Tronnes, W.M. The Grand Master favored us with a very interesting address and the lodge was closed. A cold plate lunch followed and was enjoyed by all in the Banquet Room to close a very successful celebration. 8th November 1956:- RWBro. F.F.Young, D.D.G.M. of District No.4 made his official visit. & |
