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1957-1982 14 Feb 1957:- For his act of bravery, the lodge commended Bro. Walter V. May, who saved the life of a Water Valley man from a burning farm house. Bro May was also hospitalized for burns received in the rescue. 13 June 1957:- Natural gas along with water and sewer were made available by the village. Approximate cost for Gas installation $ 645.00, Water and Sewer $ 1424.00, which did not include alterations to the building to accommodate same. A committee of two Lodge Members, two Eastern Star and two Maccabbees was set up to discuss the project. All principal officers attended the Grand Lodge Communication in Calgary and the District No.4 Meeting in Lacombe. 27th December 1957:-Bro George Shaw and his Officers were installed for 1958 by WBro. E.A . McInnes (21) W.M. WBro. George Shaw S.W. Bro. W. May J.W. Bro. M.F.Downie Secretary WBro. D Beckner 13th February 1958:- The results of the Hall Committee decided it could not afford the cost of modernization, and recommended that the Masonic Hall be transferred to the village of Carstairs. A letter confirming this was sent to the village council. 10th April 1958:- RWBro. J.W. Rogers, DDGM made his official visit. Bro. J.P. O’hea proved in the Second Degree and was raised to the Third Degree. 11th September 1958:- The brethren were read a letter from the Grand Lodge of Alberta with regards to the redistribution of District. Carstairs No. 20 would move to District No. 18. The WM stated that we would give it “careful study”. 11th December 1958:- Bro. Warren Rasmussen was raised to the Third Degree.
8th January 1959:- Bro Walter V May and his Officers were installed by WBro E.A. McInnes (21). W.M. WBro. Walter V. May S.W. Bro. M. F. Downie J.W. Bro. N. Horning Secretary Bro. Carl O. Holt 12th February 1959:-Bro. Gordon Roy Remole was granted Life Membership for his dedication to the Lodge and Community. Bro Remole is moving to White Rock, British Columbia. 12th March 1959:- RWBro H.J. West, DDGM, No 4 made his official visit. For this occasion, Bro. Stanley Raymond Bell and Bro. Joseph Sterling were passed to the Second Degree. The DDGM addressed the Lodge in a very impressive manner, speaking on the duties of sponsors for new members. 9th April 1959:- The report from the Hall Board Committee in regards to the transfer of Title to the Village of Carstairs was read and approved. Bro. A. Hugh Wilson made a motion, seconded by WBro. George Shaw, that Carstairs Lodge No. 20 A.F. & A.M., G.R.A. transfer to the Village of Carstairs the title (free from all encumbrances) for the Masonic Hall, situated on Lot 5 and 6, Block 29, Plan 3845, according to the articles as shown appended hereto. 14th May 1959:- MWBro. Melvin McKenzie Downey has passed to the Grand Lodge Above. The Charter to be draped for 90 Days. 10th June 1959:- At the 54th Annual Grand Lodge communication, our Lodge together with King Hiram No.21 was transferred from District No.4 to District No.18. Our Lodge protested the transfer to no avail. Our association with the other 10 Lodges in District No.4 has always been most pleasant and having a District Meeting in a different place each year was most enjoyable. In District No.18, we are only three (3) country Lodges and six (6) Calgary Lodges. We realize that our association in the new District will also be enjoyable, but we naturally hate to more or less lose a great number of our country friends. 11th June 1959:- Having transferred the Masonic Hall title to the village of Carstairs, they in return gave the Masonic Lodge ten (10) years free rent. 10th September 1959:- A letter from the Village of Carstairs was read asking the Lodge to change the name of the Masonic Hall. Bro. George Wesley Gray and Bro. Lionel Harold Borton were raised to the Third Degree. 08 October 1959:- RWBro. John Davis, DDGM District No.18, made his official visit and welcomed Carstairs to their new district. 4th November 1959:- An Emergent meeting was called for the Masonic Funeral of Bro. Oliver Garfield Goodfellow (56). Bro. Goodfellow was initiated 11th December 1952 and Passed to the Grand Lodge above, 31st October 1959. He was:- - Junior Deacon at time of death. - Patron Eastern Star Chapter No 62 - Commander Carstairs Branch Can. Legion - Secretary - Village of Carstairs and Chamber of Commerce 5th November 1959:- An Emergent meeting was called for the Masonic Funeral of Bro. John McBain (82). He was:- -Initiated in 1900 at St.John, Kilwinning Lodge #173, at Largs, Scotland. - Affiliated with Carstairs Lodge #20 9th September 1948 - Past Councilor Beaver Dam Municipality. - Resident of Cremona district for 57 years. - Passed to the Grand Lodge Above, 01st November 1959. 10 December 1959:- The Lodge approved a name change to “Carstairs Community Hall”. Degree work was practiced for the full ten months of 1959. 29th December 1959:- Bro Maurice F Downie and his Officers for 1960 were installed by WBro E.A. McInnes (21).
W.M. WBro. Maurice F. Downie S.W. Bro. N. A. Horning J.W. Bro. H. Wilson Secretary Bro. Carl O. Holt At this time, it was the tradition for each attending brother to donate one dollar to the Wood’s Christian Home. 12th April 1960:- RWBro. J. Davis, DDGM, made his official visit and addressed the lodge in a fine and influential manner. Mr. Gerald John Fenn received his First Degree. 9th June 1960:- Bro. Gerald John Fenn was raised to the Third Degree. 1960:- Modernization/Renovations of Carstairs Community Hall. The estimated cost for Water facilities - downstairs kitchen and upstairs lunch counter - was $ 6000.00 of which $ 4500.00 was donated by the provincial government (allocated for recreational purposes for the village of Carstairs). The Lodge tenants were required to come up with the remainder. Bro Laustsen donated a typewriter for Lodge use. 11th September 1960:-Previous donations to the Wood’s Christian Home in Calgary were discussed. WBro. D. Beckner moved, seconded by Bro A. Hugh Wilson, that we continue to contribute one (1) Dollar per member at the Annual Installation. The WM proposed that we contact King Hiram Lodge No. 21 and support WBro E.A. McInnes (21) for DDGM at the district meeting 22nd October 1960. 13th October 1960:- RWBro T.A. Pruet, DDGM, made his official visit.
29th December 1960:- Bro Norman A Horning and his Officers for 1961 were installed by WBro E.A. McInnes (21) W.M. WBro. Norman A. Horning S.W. Bro. H. A Wilson J.W. Bro. S.R. Bell Secretary WBro. Maurice F. Downie 9th February 1961:- RWBro. J Bailey, DDGM, made his official visit. WBro. Maurice F Downie was presented with his Past Masters Apron by RWBro. John W. Munro for his dedication to the Lodge. The guest speaker from Mountain View Lodge No.16, having recently returned from a trip to England, spoke on Masonry and its methods and procedures in the “Old Country”. 9th March 1961:-WBro D Tronnes presented a set of “lights” to the Lodge which he had purchased on a recent trip to the USA. 22nd March 1961:- Bro Richard M Sterling (89), initiated 29th April 1909, passed to the Grand Lodge above. 12th October 1961:-RWBro E.A. McInnes, DDGM, made his official visit. Bro. Russell Wellington Allen and Bro. Frederick Gerald Simington, having proved in the First Degree in an excellent manner were passed to the Second Degree. The DDGM congratulated the brethren on their work and looked forward to their next degree and their progression through the offices in the Lodge. RWBro. McInnes brought a thoughtful message.
14th December 1961:- Bro Hugh A Wilson and his Officers for 1962 were installed by RWBro E.A. McInnes (21) W.M. WBro. A. Hugh Wilson S.W. Bro. S.R. Bell J.W. Bro. C.O Holt Secretary WBro. Maurice Downie 13th September 1962:- RWBro. J.T. Clarke, DDGM, made his official visit. The DDGM favored the Lodge with an interesting talk on various Masonic activities. The brethren showed their appreciation with applause. 11th October 1962:- New Grand Lodge Constitution was approved for purchase. The motion included that each active member be issued with the same. As the brethren of King Hiram Lodge No 21 had to find new quarters, the Lodge approved a motion to invite them to use our Masonic Hall until they could find a new building.
13th December 1962:-Bro Stanley R Bell and his Officers for 1963 were installed by RWBro. E.A. McInnes (21) W.M. WBro. Dr. Stanley R. Bell S.W. Bro. C.O. Holt J.W. Bro. G.W. Gray Secretary WBro. Maurice Downie 1963-An annual honorarium of $ 50.00 was approved for the secretary. The Hall Board approved a contract for replacing shingles and tiling the ceiling and painting the walls. 1963. The Lodge had another productive year under WBro. Dr. S.R Bell. It was also a bountiful year for the farming community. The highest yields they had ever had. Lodge Dues were raised $ 5.00 to Fifteen dollars. RWBro Munro returned from a European holiday and brought back a “Door Knocker” which he presented to the Lodge.
12th December 1963:- Bro Carl O Holt and his Officers for 1964 were installed by RWBro A.E. McInnes (21) W.M. WBro. Carl O. Holt S.W. Bro. G.W. Gray J.W. Bro. W Rasmussen Secretary WBro. Maurice Downie 13 February 1964:- RWBro. J.S. McKergow, DDGM, made his official visit. He brought along with him many visitors including twelve (12) Al Azhar Temple Chanters (Shriners). 15th December 1964:- This was a quiet Masonic year, but the coldest winter in years, -30 degrees, with fifty-five (55) mile an hour winds. Community homes had no gas for days. WBro Bell presented a rug for use in the lodge room. The Village Council required a “Gavel” and the lodge accommodated.
10th December 1964:- Bro George W Gray and his Officers for 1965 were installed by RWBro A.E. McInnes (21) W.M. WBro. George W Gray S.W. Bro. W Rasmussen J.W. Bro. G.J. Fenn Secretary WBro. Maurice F. Downie 12th February 1965:- An Emergent meeting was held for the Masonic Funeral of Bro. Howard Hammell. He was born at Killarney Manitoba 05 May 1896. Bro Hammell became a member of Carstairs Lodge No 20, 24th June 1948. RWBro John W Munro spoke of Bro. Hammell as always being a faithful member. We should also at this time remember his father WBro. Joseph Hammell, to whom we owe much credit for having helped to retain the Masonic Hall at a time of financial difficulties. He passed to the Grand Lodge Above, 09 February 1965. 11th March 1965:- The By-Law committee presented their report which was approved. The Secretary was directed to ensure the new approved By-Laws were ordered. 22nd June 1965:- RWBro. John W Munro had come back from Victoria for the First Degree of Mr. Cameron S Johnston. WBro. Ray Wood spoke on the good and faithful service given to Masonry over the past thirty-nine (39) years by RWBro. John W. Munro. He is going to be sadly missed by his move to Victoria. We wish him well. 9th September 1965:-The WM reported that the ordered Canadian Flag had arrived and will be displayed at the next meeting. WBro. Ray Wood is a candidate for DDGM at the next district meeting. 14th October 1965:-RWBro. Norman H. Lukes, DDGM, made his official visit. Bro. C.S. Johnston was passed to the Second Degree. RWBro Lukes commended both the candidate and the brethren taking part in the Degree work. He went on to show and explain how Masonry and the building of King Solomon’s Temple went hand in hand. 1965:-A sad year as we lost Sir Winston Churchill.
9th December 1965:- Bro Warren Rasmussen and his Officers for 1966 were installed by RWBro. E.A. McInnes (21). W.M. WBro. Warren Rasmussen S.W. Bro. G.J. Fenn J.W. Bro. F.G. Simington Secretary WBro. Maurice F. Downie After a fine Turkey Dinner of which forty-six (46) attended, the Lodge was close tyled with twenty-three (23) members and twenty-three (23) visitors (representing seven (7) Lodges) of which fifteen (15) were from King Hiram No.21. 18th December 1965- An Emergent Meeting was called to hold a Masonic service for Bro. Remole. Bro. Roy Herman Remole was born 7th January 1888.in Malhus Norway. He became a member of Conquest Lodge No. 132 G.R.S, 14th October 1943, and affiliated with Carstairs Lodge No. 20, 01 January 1944. He passed to the Grand Lodge above 13th December 1965 in White Rock, British Columbia. June 1966:- At the annual Grand Lodge Communication, RWBro Ray Wood (20), was installed as DDGM No 18. 01 September 1966:- WBro Warren Rasmussen and his Officers did an excellent job in promoting our sixtieth Year (60), The OES served a delicious meal to fifty-five (55) brethren, after which the brethren adjourned upstairs. The Grand Master MWBro Gordon Towers was received in form after which the Grand Secretary RWBro Ned Rivers presented hand crafted “gavels” to the principal officers. These had been crafted by RWBro David Penman (91), from an old Royal Bank desk. RWBro Ray Wood gave the report on the past sixty (60) years. The Grand Master presented a fine message. All those in attendance received a special pen as a memento.
8th December 1966:- WBro Warren Rasmussen and his Officers for 1967 were installed by RWBro E.A. McInnes (No 21) W.M. WBro. Warren Rasmussen S.W. Bro. F.G. Simington J.W. WBro. D MacFarquhar Secretary WBro. Maurice F. Downie 13 April 1967:- Brethren from King Hiram Lodge No 21 presented the WM with a Traveling Square, started by Calgary Lodge No. 23 in 1947 which makes this the twentieth (20) year of its travel. It no doubt has achieved its aim to increase visitation between Lodges. 8th June 1967:- After the conferring of the first degree on Mr. Carl J Thompson, our special guest Bro. Eldon Woolliams M.P. gave an excellent talk on Israel and the near East. 14th September 1967:-. A tribute was given in honor of WBro Wilfred Bryce Frizzel, Born 01 March 1889 at Dunns Scotland. He became a member of Carstairs Lodge No.20, 14th February 1946. Served as Worshipful Master in 1952. Passed To The Grand Lodge Above, 9th June 1967. Bro. Carl J Thompson was passed to the Second Degree November 1967:- RWBro Ray Wood, DDGM, made his official visit. 14th December 1967:- Bro Gerald J Fenn and his Officers for 1968 were installed by RWBro. E.A. McInnes (21) W.M. WBro. Gerald J. Fenn S.W. Bro. F.G. Simington J.W. Bro. W . May Secretary WBro. Maurice F. Downie WBro David A. Bruce, DDGM (elect) No 18, gave the Closing Charge and made the proclamation. 11th January 1968:- Bro. Jeffery William Fenn and Bro. James Carl Thompson were raised to the Third Degree. 8th February 1968:- RWBro. David A Bruce, DDGM, made his official visit. Bro Jeffery W Fenn and Bro. James Carl Thompson proved in an excellent manner and were presented their Bibles 11th April 1968:- The W.M. reported that the Innisfail Lodge Traveling Gavel had been taken to King Solomon Lodge No 41 in Cochrane by the WM. The Maccabbees were erecting a sign at the entrance of the village, and the lodge agreed to be part of this project. 11th September 1968:- An Emergent meeting was called for the Masonic Funeral of Bro Paul Christian Laustsen, who suffered a sudden heart attack. Born at Vejle, Denmark, 01 October 1904, he became a member of Carstairs Lodge No 20, 11th February 1954. He passed to the Grand Lodge Above, 8th September 1968. 10th October 1968:- RWBro Fawcett, DDGM, made his official visit. His message was very interesting and concerned the gravity of difficulty the Brethren face when they are about to make a suspension. “Try to prevent it”.
12 December 1968:- Bro Fredrick Simington and his Officers for 1969, were installed by RWBro A.E. McInnes (21) W.M. WBro. Fredrick .G. Simington S.W. WBro. S.R. Bell J.W. WBro. D MacFarquhar Secretary WBro. Maurice F. Downie 13 March 1969:- This was an Irish Night, WBro Dr J Hamilton Keys was the guest of honor and with the DDGM acting as the candidate, exemplified the Second Degree under the Irish Constitution. Irish celebrations continued in the lower hall after the Degree. 10th April 1969:- The Masonic Education for the evening informed the brethren on the old custom of having Masonic emblems on “Bridles” and other gear of horses ridden by brethren. 8th May 1969:- The ten (10) year lease being up, the hall board extension was approved for the second Thursday of each month. A one-hundred ($ 100.00) dollar donation was made to the Hall Board for services received over the past ten (10) years.
11th Dec 1969:- WBro Gerald J Fenn and his Officers for 1970, were installed by RWBro A.E. McInnes (21) W.M. WBro. Gerald J. Fenn S.W. WBro. D MacFarquhar J.W. Bro. J.W. Fenn Secretary WBro. Maurice F. Downie 22nd April 1970:-A Masonic funeral for Bro George Albin Wahl, Berry Creek Lodge No 158 was requested by his family, now residents of Carstairs. In order for the large Masonic group expected to attend, an Emergent meeting was called by Carstairs Lodge No 20. Besides a large number of Carstairs members, brethren representing, Berry Creek Lodge No 158, Hanna Lodge No 78, Edgerton Lodge No 102, Hand Hill Lodge No 98, Whitecourt Lodge No 153, and other lodges in the area. WBro K.V. Solberg (158) gave a very interesting Eulogy on the life of Bro Wahl, passed to the Grand Lodge Above, 19th April 1970. 18th June 1970:- A Degree team from King George Lodge No 59 conferred the Third Degree on Bro John Armond Bennett. 8th October 1970:- RWBro Robert William Maxwell, DDGM, made his official visit. The lodge was given an explanation why we took over the burial ceremony for Mr. Reginald R Haag. He had fallen on hard times and was suspended for NPD. WBro Reginald R Haag was WM in 1939 and deserved the respect of the lodge. 10th November 1970:-Honorarium for secretary was increased to One Hundred dollars ($ 100.00) per annum.
10 December 1970:-Bro Jeffrey W Fenn and his Officers for the year 1971 were installed by RWBro McInnis and his team from King Hiram Lodge No 21 (15th Consecutive year) W.M. WBro. Jeffrey W. Fenn S.W. WBro. J.P Brookman J.W. WBro. W Rasmussen Secretary WBro. Maurice F. Downie 28th January 1971:- An Emergent meeting was called for the Masonic funeral of WBro A E Macdonald. Bro Macdonald was our senior statesman, and had been Tyler and Janitor, for years. He always set up the Lodge and festive board. The Lodge decreed that the charter would be draped for sixty (60) days in his memory. 26 March 1971:-An Emergent meeting was called to conduct a Masonic Funeral for Bro Charles Edgar Reid. He was born 29th November 1889 at Baldur, Manitoba, and became a member by initiation, 14th February 1952. He passed to the Grand Lodge Above, 23rd March 1971. 14th October 1971:-This was a black month in the life of Carstairs Lodge No 20. A motion was put forth to ask the Grand Secretary to attend our next meeting to discuss surrendering our Charter, due to lack of attendance and candidates. 9th September 1971:- RWBro. E. Cameron, DDGM, made his official visit. He spoke on the “Seven Liberal Arts and Science”, which was well received. He also reminded the brethren of the Grand Masters slogan for this year, “Plan for Progress”. 11th November 1971:- MWBro J S Wood, Grand Master, arrived with six (6) of his Grand Lodge Officers to discuss the surrendering of the Charter of Carstairs Lodge No 20. At the request of the GM, the Lodge was “Called Off” to discuss their options. Lodge then resumed. WBro Norman Horning, made a motion, seconded by RWBro J S Wood, that a dispensation be requested from Grand Lodge of Alberta to elect the Officers in May with installation in June. It was agreed that the present officers would carry on until June of 1972. The GM gave verbal approval, which would be confirmed in writing later. There were three visiting brethren, WBro Herman Miller, Bro Metro Gushaty and Bro Jack Hildebrandt, who would eventually play a vital role in the revival of Carstairs Lodge No 20. 22nd November 1971:-An Emergent Meeting was called to conduct a Masonic Funeral for WBro. Elmer Weldrick Darling, who passed to the Grand Lodge Above 19th November 1971. The WM directed the Charter be draped for thirty (30) days. 13 January 1972:- An Emergent Meeting was called to conduct a Masonic Funeral for Bro Charles Lout Pearson, who passed to the Grand Lodge Above, 10th January 1972. WM ordered Charter draped for Thirty (30) days. 9th March 1972:- A First Degree was conferred on Dr. Peter Prabhahar Athley. 28th April 1972:-A District Church Parade was hosted by the lodge, which was well attended. 11th May 1972:- WBro. Rev Herman Miller became a member by affiliation.
20 June 1972:-An Emergent meeting was called for the installation of Officers as approved by Grand Lodge. After fifteen years of installations by RWBro E.A. McInnes, (21) the torch was passed to VWBro Herman Miller, who was the Installing Officer. He had just been invested at the Sixty-Seventh Annual Communication of Grand Lodge of Alberta as Grand Chaplain. W.M. WBro. Jeffrey W. Fenn S.W. WBro. W Rasmussen J.W. WBro. D MacFarquhar Secretary RWBro. Ray Wood 22nd October 1972:- The By-Laws were changed to reflect the Election of Officers in May and the installation of Officers in June. Initiation would be fifty ($50.00) dollars, Affiliation Ten ($10) Dollars with Annual Dues at Fifteen ($15.00) Dollars. 8th March 1973:-The Masonic Community came together in support of the Testimonial Dinner for RWBro. Edward Hewitt Rivers, Grand Secretary. Eighty-five (85) visitors were present, representing nineteen (19) Lodges for the banquet and meeting. The Grand Master, MWBro. F.G. (Glen) Fox, along with visiting Past Masters, assisted in the First Degree of Mr. Donald Dahl. RWBro. David A Bruce (87) was A/JD. The following brethren assisted in the degree:- Secrets – RWBro Ray Wood (20), NE Angle - WBro Gordon Tronnes (20), Working Tools- WBro G Fenn (20), JW Lecture -WBro Stan Clayton (59), and the Ancient Charges -WBro. M Downie (20). The success of this evening was made possible by the special efforts of WBro Warren Rasmussen (WM), RWBro. David A Bruce (87) and WBro. Elwyn Jones (173). The Grand Secretary, RWBro Rivers, closed the Volume of the Sacred Law. 10th May 1973:-The approval to change “Secretary” to “Secretary/Treasurer” was granted by Grand Lodge.
21st June 1973:- WBro Warren Rasmussen and his Officers for 1973-1974 were installed by VWBro. Herman Miller. W.M. WBro. Warren Rasmussen S.W. WBro. N. A. Horning J.W. Bro. Metro Gushaty Secretary VWBro. Herman Miller RWBro Ray Wood presented RWBro John Munro with his 50 Year Jewel with well chosen words. RWBro John W Munro, who had traveled from Victoria to be with us, responded favorably. 11th October 1973:-RWBro. Don L. Wood, DDGM, made his official visit. The Lodge Officers conferred the Second Degree on Bro. James Robert Stratton. 23rd October 1973:-Special Meeting conducted by Mosaic Lodge No 176, bringing their Charter out, and conferred the Master Mason Degree (the Ancient York Rite) on Bro R Lowther (176) and Bro Nick Chrapko (176). There were sixty-five (65) visitors and members, representing nine (9) Lodges, with twenty-eight (28) members from Mosaic Lodge No.176. June 1974:- At the 69th Annual Communication, RWBro Herman Miller was installed as DDGM of District 18.
27th June 1974:-Bro Norman Horning and his Officers for 1974/1975 were installed by RWBro. Herman Miller. W.M. WBro. Norman Horning S.W. Bro. Metro Gushaty J.W. Bro. J Hildebrandt Secretary RWBro. Herman Miller 14th November 1974:-The Lodge approved the purchase of a new vacuum cleaner. Bro Gregory Bruce Daniels was raised to the Third Degree. 09th January 1975:- A special 50th anniversary night was held for RWBro Ray Wilbur Wood. He was born 8th November 1892 at Munro City, Missouri, and became a member of Carstairs Lodge No. 20, 15th May 1924. A long time friend of the Wood family, MWBro. Gordon Sterling, Grand Master, was present as were twenty-three (23) other visitors representing nine (9) Lodges. On behalf of the Lodge, his son RWBro. Wilbur Wood (173) presented his father RWBro Ray Wood with his Masonic ring (engraved 1924-1974) in recognition of his fifty (50) years devoted service to the craft. The Grand Master presented a hand engraved scroll with appropriate words to this dedicated mason. He had a long association with the “Woods” family and held them in very high regard. Bro. Herman Roedler spoke of his long association and brought greetings and congratulations from the community and the Village of Carstairs. 13th February 1975:- RWBro. Rev Herman Miller, DDGM, made his official visit. His message was the Masonic words, terms, and their reference in our allegiance to the Most High.
27th June 1975:- Bro Metro Gushaty and his Officers for 1975/1976 were installed by RWBro Herman Miller. W.M. WBro. Metro Gushaty S.W. Bro. J.C Hildebrandt J.W. Bro. E McKay Secretary RWBro. Herman Miller RWBro William Margach, DDGM, proclaimed the officers duly installed. The Junior Grand Warden, RWBro Robert L Costigan, gave the NE Angle. There were twenty-eight (28) visitors representing nine (9) Lodges. 11th September 1975:- Bro John Malcolm Moore became a member by affiliation. Bro. Fred Wooffitt was passed to the Second Degree. 09th October 1975:- RWBro. William Margach, DDGM, made his official visit. The new twenty-five (25) year pins having been received from Birks, RWBro. William Margach, made presentations to thirteen brethren present. The four not present had theirs mailed. WBro Maurice Downie received his twelve (12) year secretary Jewel from RWBro Ray Wood. 11th March 1976:- Step-Up Night. From the East Bro Jack Hildebrandt (SW) called RWBro. Ray Wood and RWBro. Rev Herman Miller to the Altar. On behalf of the Calgary Brethren - WBro Metro Gushaty, Bro Jack Hildebrandt, Bro William Matheson, Bro Fred Wooffitt and Bro John Moore-, a new Volume of the Sacred Law was presented. The Second Degree was then conferred on Bro. Robert Peter Maron. 09th April 1976:- WBro Duncan MacFarquhar proposes we support the 4H Club in our area and donate a trophy for “Showmanship”.
10 June 1976:-Bro Jack Hildebrandt and his Officers for 1976-1977 were installed by RWBro Herman Miller. W.M. WBro. Jack Hildebrandt S.W. Bro. E McKay J.W. Bro. W Matheson Secretary RWBro. Herman Miller RWBro William Margach must have had an affinity for our Lodge, as in 1975 he proclaimed the Officers duly installed and invested, and now for WBro J.C. (Jack) Hildebrandt he performed his last act as DDGM proclaiming the officers duly installed and invested for 1976-1977. 12th November 1976:- MWBro A.O. (Tony) Aspeslet, Grand Master, on his official visit, led a delegation of Masons to our Lodge. This being our 70th Anniversary a “Fellowship Hour” was convened. At 7:00PM the brethren sat down to a beef dinner prepared by the OES, with the assistance of WBro Duncan MacFarquhar, WBro Metro Gushaty and Bro John Moore. WBro Jack Hildebrandt, WM, received the Grand Master and his party in form after the dinner. There were visitors representing 26 Lodges. Bro A Fergstad and Bro A O’Brien, proved up in the Third Degree. Bro Herman Roedler, a member for forty-six (46) years) serving the community for many years as Councilor, Reeve, etcetera, received his Life Membership from the Grand Master. RWBro Herman Miller gave the historical report. 14th April 1977:- A By-Law change had been approved as follows:- Initiation fee increased to $ 100.00 and Affiliation to $ 20.00.
3rd June 1977:-Bro Eugene McKay and his Officers for 1977-1978 were installed by RWBro Rev. Herman Miller. Prior to installation Bro. William Walter Miller and Bro. Gordon Joseph Smith, proved as Master Masons. W.M. WBro. Eugene McKay S.W. Bro. William Matheson J.W. Bro. D.G. Odell Secretary RWBro. Herman Miller 02 November 1977:- MWBro K.L. Crockett, Grand Master, laid the “Corner Stone” for the new Masonic Hall in Medicine Hat. 8th June 1978:-Visitors from Hythe Lodge No 157, WBro V Johnston (secretary) and Bro Harris, along with RWBro Clarkson and VWBro Kujack, Grande Prairie Lodge No 105, presented the “Traveling Square” (Calgary Lodge No 23) and outlined the history.
22nd June 1978:- Bro Donald G Odell and his Officers for 1978-1979 were installed by RWBro Herman Miller. W.M. WBro. Donald G. Odell S.W. Bro. J.M. Moore J.W. Bro. F Wooffitt Secretary RWBro. Herman Miller After the Installation, a banquet followed with the Ladies. 10th October 1978:-The WM along with a goodly number of members traveled to Cyprus Hills Lodge No 113, Three Hills and presented the “Traveling Square” (Calgary Lodge No 23) 12th October 1978:- WBro Metro Gushaty presented the final draft of the “Life Membership Plan” which would be sent to the Grand Lodge for approval. A very impressive Memorial Service was conducted by the WM and his Officer for two of our very dedicated brethren. RWBro John William Munro was born at Glasgow Scotland 27th October 1890. He was a Life Member of Mother Kilwinning Lodge No 0, Glasgow Scotland, affiliated with Carstairs Lodge No 20, 27th May 1926, elected as WM for 1932 and 1940, and served as DDGM, District No 18, 1947-1948. He passed to the Grand Lodge Above 24th September 1978. WBro Gerald John Fenn was born at Godstone, Surrey England, 16th December 1915. He and his family came from England and settled in Water Valley. He became a member of Carstairs Lodge No 20, 14th April 1960, elected WM for 1968 and 1970. He passed to the Grand Lodge above 28th September 1978 at Campbell River BC where private services were held on 30th September 1978. 9th November 1978:- VWBro F. W. Keyte’s WM Apron was presented to the WM by WBro Metro Gushaty, to be worn by all future Worshipful Masters in memory of VWBro Keyte. His last lecture in this lodge was delivering the First Degree Working Tools to WBro Jack Hildebrandt at his installation... 14th December 1978:-The Life Membership Plan would be effective 01 January 1979, and by-law’s amended accordingly; Section 18(b) i- Available to participating members in Carstairs Lodge No 20. Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($ 250.00), Less:- (a) Two Dollars ($ 2.00) for each year over 21 years of age. (b) One Dollars ($ 1.00) for each year a Mason, with a minimum life time membership payment, as per section 18 (a) ii – All funds collected from this plan must be placed in a trust fund
iii – From this account the annual dues for each participating member shall be taken each year in January iv- All funds collected from this plan will be the property of Carstairs Lodge No 20. 11 January 1979:- MWBro Robert L Costigan, Grand Master, made his official visit and was received in form. He referred to the Paid Up Life Membership Plan that we are pioneering, and gave an interesting and instructive paper on “Is Masonry relevant to today?” 12th April 1979:-The Grand Master approved our Paid Up Life Membership Plan.
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