PAGE 1The Nova Scotia Freemason • Summer 2007

Summer 2007

T H E O F F I C I A L B U L L E T I N O F T H E G R A N D L O D G E O F N O V A S C O T I A

A Word From the Grand MasterBrethren, by

the time this ar-ticle goes to pressI will have beeninstalled as theGrand Master ofAncient and FreeAccepted Ma-sons of NovaScotia. I want to

express my most sincere gratitude foryour electing me to this mosthonourable position within our vener-able Craft. It has been a distinct privi-lege to serve you and our revered pro-fession during the past three years.

Freemasonry is a life time endeav-our and during my term as your GrandMaster I will do my utmost to warrantthe high esteem you have conferredupon me by conscientiously and indus-triously working for the betterment ofour cherished and most admirableCraft.

Brethren, we are members of thegreatest and most wonderful Fraternityin the world. Let each and everyone ofus continue to show the world the good-ness of our institution so that when aperson is said to be a member of it, othermen with our communities will knowthat it is a life enhancing organizationto which we belong. As we walk, sowalks Freemasonry. Let our lights shinein our communities so that all will seeand understand that we are not a secretsociety of which to be suspicious andfeared, but one that develops good mento better serve their families, commu-nity and country as a result of the teach-ings of Freemasonry.

If we follow and practice the obli-

Presentation of 50-Year Pin

Taken at the Halifax Infirmary where Rt. Wor. Bro. Ed Verge presented, on behalf of the Grand Lodgeof Ontario, a 50-year pin to Bro. Howard Parker a former member of University Lodge.

gations we so solemnly take, three times,at our sacred altar! If we exercise thoseduties and responsibilities that we regu-larly repeat in the obligations andcharges, during our ceremony of instal-lations! Then my Brethren, we can walkup rightly before the Supreme Architectof the Universe and Man, proudly,knowing that we are practicing the prin-ciple tenets of Freemasonry in a con-certed effort to become better men andMasons.

In closing, I will do my utmost toensure that the trust you have put in

me is not misplaced! I am looking for-ward to renewing old acquaintances andmeeting many new Brethren and friendsas I continue my travels throughout ourjurisdiction, during the ensuing twelvemonths.

May the Great Architect of the Uni-verse look over you and your familiesand may we all reap the rewards of theenhanced teachings of our honouredprofession.

Bro. Daniel G. CampbellGrand Master

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The Wands/StavesIn looking through the past notices

from Grand Lodge, I have noticed a num-ber of documents that answer questionsthat I am still hearing today in Lodges asI travel.

I thought it would be helpful to sharewith you the following information,which not only dates back to 1974 butwas restated in 2005.

“The wand/stave is an emblem ofpower, dignity and significance derivedfrom ancient times. It is always carriedby the Deacons and Stewards as a sign andtoken of office. It gives them the right toact. They do not salute when carrying a

wand/stave (Board of Ritual Report,1974) and it is carried under the right armwith the top end inclined from the verti-cal forward at an angle of about 30 de-grees (Board of Ritual Report, 1979).When at rest, the wand/stave rests on thefloor in a vertical position.

The current Board of Ritual has ruledthat the wand/stave is always carried inthe right hand, never in the left, and atno time should both hands be placedupon it. To facilitate the teaching of thesigns in degree work the Board of Ritualrecommends the placement of two recep-tacles for the wand/stave, one each at the

JW and SW station for the SD. (There isalready one present at the Altar for SD.)

The wand/stave need not be carriedby the SD while draping the warrant orwhile carrying the ballot box, but heshould hold the wand/stave during theballoting by other members of the Lodge.

When presenting a brother or personat the Altar the SD carries the wand/stavein his right hand and escorts the presen-tee with his left, holding the presentee’sright arm.”

Barry S. ImberGrand Lecturer

Why Is Masonic Ritual Regarded As So Important?Truth may be taught without ritual, but

truth taught by ritual is always taught asthe original teachers desired, and makes alasting impression upon the mind of thelearner.

Man has always devised ceremoniesof initiation for his organizations; theMen’s House of the Indians had them;savage tribes bring their young men offi-cially to manhood by rites which aresometimes rather terrible; ancient reli-gions admitted to the temple only thosewho could qualify by successfully com-pleting a course of initiation; many mod-ern churches–especially those denomi-nated “high”–have set forms for religiousworship; crafts and guilds of all kinds in

all ages have had certain preparatory rites.A ritual which becomes sacrosanct in

human belief tends to stabilize truth and tokeep it uncontaminated by “modern” ideas.Many a man has thought he could “im-prove” the ritual of Freemasonry. None hassucceeded in making better that which wasalready “best,” since its consent was and isliving, breathing, sentient truth, conveyedin words, actions and symbols which by theirvery antiquity prove that they are “best” forthe purpose.

Dr. Joseph Fort Newton, belovedteacher of the spiritual aspects of Freema-

sonry, said: “Ritual is the dramatization ofbelief, hope and spiritual dream. It assistsimagination by giving form to what other-wise would remain formless, presenting vividmental images which lend a reality-feelingto what is often abstract and unreal. It ispicture philosophy, truth visualized, at onceexpressing and confirming the faiths andvisions of the mind.”

Source: MSA Digest - 101 QuestionsAbout Freemasonry

50 Year Pin Presented

Brother Ronald Coldwell (centre) of Ionic Lodge No. 73 is seen receving his50 year pin.

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Albert Lodge No. 30Albert Lodge No. 30 held a dinner 10 May 2006, to honour those brothers who,between them, had 390 years of service to the craft. The DDGM for Yarmouth,Shelburne, R. W. Bro. Graham Huskilson made the following presentations fromleft to right: R.W. Bro. Graham Huskilson (DDGM), R. W. Bro. Douglas Smith(55 yr bar), Wor. Bro. Robert Purney(50 year jewel, 55 and 60 year bars), Wor.Bro. Jim Rudolph (55 year bar), Bro. John Garland (25 year pin), Bro. ArthurSmith (55 year bar). Not present to receive their awards were: Wor. Bro.Norman Dougal (60 year bar), Bro. Norman Smith (55 year bar), and Bro.Manley Goulden (25 year pin).

Gary Hemeon,Secretary, Albert Lodge No. 30

Eureka Lodge No. 42Eddy Fralick, 83, (seated) receives his 50 Year Mem-

bership Jewel from Senior Warden, Graham Murphy, as amember of Eureka Lodge No. 42.

Masonry, one of the world’s oldest and most respectedFraternity, encourages good men to become better men bypromoting a life devoted to high ideals, community serviceand benevolence. Eureka Lodge No. 42 meets at the Ma-sonic Hall, erected in 1903, which is located at 42 SprottLane in Sheet Harbour. Eureka Lodge Dispensation wasgranted on March 8, 1867.

A Freemason is encouraged to do his duty first to hisGod (by whatever name he is known) through his faith andreligious practice; and then, without detriment to his fam-ily and those dependent on him, to his neighbour throughcharity and service.

Open Installation Of OfficersFor the third year, Sircom Lodge No. 66 A.F. & A.M. in

Whycocomagh held an open installation of officers on April28, 2007, at the Lodge building. Several of the Lodge brethrenparticipated in the installation ceremony. Prior to the installa-tion, a dinner was served to several members and guests at alocal restaurant.

Fraternally, Worshipful Brother Fred MatthewsSecretary - Sircom Lodge No. 66

In the picture, (left to right) -Worshipful Brother William Campbell (InstallingOfficer), Brother Donald Beaton (Junior Warden), Worshipful Brother David M.Richardson (Master), Brother Robert Hodge (Senior Warden), Worshipful BrotherHugh P. MacPhail (Immediate Past Master).

Pictured with Eddy are (left to right) Ron Russell, Junior Warden; Mickey Shaw,Master Mason; Sterling Burgoyne, Master Mason; Graham Murphy, Senior War-den; Jack Andrews, Chaplin; Kenneth Josey, Tyler; Harry Martin, Senior Dea-con; and Burnham Prest, Secretary. (Janice Christie photo)

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Hillcrest Lodge No.93On October 26, 2006, Hillcrest Ma-

sonic Lodge No. 93 held its annual LadiesNight banquet at MacFadden Hall, NewGermany, NS. Celebrating with us was theMWGM Roger E. Eisner, his lady Donna,as well as many Grand Lodge officers andtheir spouses.

We were pleased to have the GrandPiper, pipe the guests to the head table. Thehighlights of the evening were the encour-aging remarks of the Grand Master; the spe-cial music provided by the New GermanyHigh School Band; the presentation of red

Present for the occasion were (front row) V.W. Bro.Harry Rhyno; RW Bro. Leigh MacConnell. Back row:V.W. Bro. Wayne Porter; Wor. Master, Bro. Ed Amos;R.W. Bro. John Dollimount; R.W. Bro. Reno Fravetto;R.W. Bro. Daniel Campbell; MWGM Roger E. Eisner;and R.W. Bro. Roy Lively.

roses to the widows of the Lodge; the pre-sentation by the Grand Master of the Meri-torious service award to V.W. Bro. Hiram J.Carver; and the Chinese auction for thecoveted prizes of a Lunenburg County oxyoke, Amos Pewter 2006 Christmas orna-ment and the gift certificate to “Guppy’s”restaurant.

During the course of the evening wasthe free draw among the ladies for the broachdepicting the three churches at Mahone Bay.Shirley Frittenburg was the lucky lady.

Below are several photos showing someof the events of the evening.

Services HeldHillcrest, Mechanics and Norwood

Masonic Lodges held their St. John’s Day

MWGN Roger E. Eisner, presenting the MeritoriousService award to V.W. Bro. Hiram J. Carver whileMrs. Carver enjoys the moment.

Shown above are the officers for Hillcrest No. 93 Masonic Lodge of New Germany for 2007. Front row:Wor. Bro. Jerry Parsons, Immediate Past Master; Wor. Bro. Ed Amos, Worshipful Master; MW Bro. Harold E.Weiland, Corresponding Secretary. Second row: Wor. Bro. Lee Rhodenhizer, Marshall; Wor. Bro. DonaldMoore, Tyler; Bro. Ernest L. Carver, Junior Warden. Back row: V. Wor. Bro. Hiram J. Carver, Junior Deacon;Rt. Wor. Bro. Brenton Wagner, Recording Secretary; Wor. Bro. Hartley Frank, Chaplin; and Bro. StephenVeinot, Senior Deacon. Absent from picture is Bro. Adam Tipert, Senior Warden; V. Wor. Bro. David Wozner,Senior Steward; and Dion MacKay, Junior Steward.

The Lunenburg County ox yoke was won by R.W.Bro. Daniel Campbell, Deputy Grand Master of Ma-sons for Nova Scotia. He was elated to win it ashis ancestoral roots are here in this county whereoxen played a major role on the farms and in woodsoperations.

Service at Efworth United Church in NewGermany. Rev. Joan Conrad conducted theservice with Rt. Wor Bro. Leigh MacConnellgiving an instructive message on the quali-ties for a good mason whether he was orwas not a member of the craft. During theservice Rt. Wor Bro. Daniel Campbell,Deputy Grand Master, presented DorothyLangille with her widow’s pin. The serviceclosed with the Grand Piper playing “Amaz-ing Grace” on the bag pipes. Following theservice everyone was invited to McFaddenHall for refreshment supplied by theEfworth United Church women. The oc-casion was one of those fine moments forMasonry on parade with our sixty masonsin attendance.

Wor. Bro. Ed Amos welcomes Rt. Wor. Bro. DanielCampbell, Deputy Grand Master to the 2007 Instal-lation of Officers at Hillcrest Lodge No. 93, NewGermany. Rt. Wor. Bro. Leigh MacConnell, GrandDirector of Ceremonies looks on.

MWGM Roger E. Eisner presenting two of the wid-ows of the Lodge, Iris Wagner and Glenys Foster,with red roses at the Ladies Night banquet assistedby Wor. Master Ed. Amos.

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Wentworth Lodge No. 108

Trip to ConnecticutBrother Barrington and Rt Wor.

Brother George Grant recently attendedthe l33rd Annual Communication ofMost Worshipful Prince Hall GrandLodge Free and Accepted Masons of Con-necticut.

Prior to attending this visit to Con-necticut they made a detour to Bostonwhere Brother Barrington has a sister andniece who are members of the EasternStar. Upon inquiring if there was any-thing going on in their Grand Jurisdic-tion, they were told of an open installa-tion for one of the Lodges. They bothattended and were fortunate enough tomeet the Grand Master of African LodgeMost Worshipful Brother Leslie A. Lewis.

Both had the pleasure of meeting a hugenumber of Brothers of this Grand Juris-diction and the fellowship that they be-stowed upon them was outstanding.

The next day they made their wayback to Connecticut. They were receivedat the Grand Jurisdiction by being es-corted into the Lodge and given GrandHonours at the altar. Most WorshipfulGrand Master Lloyd E. Bagwell Jr. as-cended from the Grand East to greetBrother Barrington and Brother Grant onthe level, and escorted them to the GrandEast. At this Grand Session history wasmade. It was remarkable, The Order ofthe Eastern Star of Connecticut PrinceHall Grand Chapter and Grand Lodgewere celebrating their first joint installa-

tion. The Grand Worthy Matron, SisterJuanita E. Wells and Grand Worthy Pa-tron Brother Irvin M. Reid, Jr. were alsoin attendance.

It was a very uplifting experience forboth Brothers. Later they attended theLodge of Sorrow which is similar to ourdeparted Brothers ceremony. The differ-ence being it was like being in church.The music and the prayers and the sing-ing and also the ministers made this anight to remember forever. The Frater-nal Friendship and Brotherly and SisterlyLove that was shown to these Brothers washeart warming.

Brother Grant also conveyed Frater-nal Greetings from their jurisdiction onbehalf of the Most Worshipful GrandMaster, Roger E. Eisner and the Worship-ful Master of Wentworth Harold Morash,officers, and Brethen. The experience leftboth Brothers realizing how powerful theFraternity is when visiting other jurisdic-tions.

Submitted by Rt. Wor. Brother GeorgeGrant, Wentworth 108, GLNS.

September 21, 2006 Meeting: V. Wor. Bro. Jacob Hillier Sr. receives his PJGD Dress Apron from DDGM Rt.Wor. Bro. Ken Conrod (2nd Halifax County District). Bro. Darren Feetham supplied the apron and assistedin the ceremony.

V. Wor. Bro. Jacob Hillier Sr. receives his PJGD Jewelfrom V. Wor. Bro. Phillip Randall, Wentworth No. 108Lodge Secretary, who donated his father’s (V. Wor.Bro. Dalton Randall - PJGD) Jewel to Bro. Hillier.

V. Wor. Bro. Harold Morash receives his Past Master’sCertificate and PM Jewel Bar from DDGM Rt. Wor.Bro. Ken Conrod for serving a second year as Wor-shipful Master in Wentworth Lodge No. 108.

Bro. Robert Wallace receives his Master Mason Cer-tificate from DDGM Rt. Wor. Bro. Ken Conrod as hebecomes the newest brother to join Wentworth LodgeNo. 108.

Rt. Wor. Bro. George Grant receives his Past Master’sCertifcate and PM Jewel Bar from DDGM Rt. Wor.Bro. Ken Conrod for serving a second year as Wor-shipful Master in Wentworth Lodge No. 108.

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East Gate Lodge No. 127On June 22, 2006, East Gate

Lodge No. 127 celebrated its 50th an-niversary. On that evening, DeputyGrand Master Dan Campbell repre-sented Grand Lodge. He presented V.Wor. Bro. Ray MacKay and Bro. FrankBalcom with 50 year jewels. Bro.Murray MacKay of Royal Albert Lodgewas in attendance and the DGM pre-sented him with his 55 year bar. V.Wor. Bro. Ray MacKay and V. Wor.Bro. Taylor MacKinnon were presentedwith Meritorious Service Awards byDGM Dan Campbel l . Bro. RayMacKay, organist for East Gate, pre-pared a musical interlude which in-cluded selections from The CelticChoir accompanied by KayMacKinnon, Bro. Dieter Thelan andTracey MacKinnon, daughter of V.Wor. Bro. Taylor MacKinnon. Familyand friends were admitted into thelodge to view the presentations andenjoy the entertainment.

After the meeting a time of fellow-ship was enjoyed. At this time Wor.Master George Detheridge and DGMDan Campbell cut the ceremonialcake.

Miles RudderhamSecretary, East Gate No. 127

Wor. Master George Detheridge and DGM DanCampbell cutting the anniversary cake.

The Celtic Choir in which Bro. Ray MacKay is a member.

Left to right are V. Wor. Bro. Ray MacKay receivinga 50 year jewel; Bro. Frank Balcom receiving a 50year jewel; Bro. Murray MacKay receiving a 55 yearbar; and DGM Dan Campbell making the presenta-tions.

Left to right are V. Wor. Bro. Ray MacKay and V.Wor. Bro. Taylor MacKinnon receiving MeritoriousService Awards from DGM Dan Campbell.

Bro. Dieter Thelan Tracey MacKinnon, daughter of V. Wor. Bro. TaylorMacKinnon.

Words to PonderPriceless art pieces being found in junk stores sort of even things

out with all the junk found in art museums.

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Timberlea Lodge No. 136Dear Members:

I am writing in reference to the“Open Installation of Officers” night ofApril 12, 2006. If I may, I would like totake a few moments of your time to com-ment on the most enjoyable events of theevening.

It was a wonderful idea to invite pub-lic guests to witness such an event. It gavethe guests an insight as to what the Lodgeand all its attending members representin our community and surrounding areasas well. It is the “curiosity of the un-known” that sparks a person’s interest andcreates negative thoughts about any orga-nization or group that is secretly mobilein any community. But, since the publichas had the privilege of witnessing the“Installation of Officers”, and have hadthe opportunity to talk to the members,the myths of the secret organization of themasons is now changed from the publicpoint of view.

It was very impressive, to say the least,to witness the ceremony; I could not helpbut admire the spiritual beliefs, the respectfor The Queen, the equality of brother-hood amongst the members, welcomingof the guests and a nice amount of light-heartedness to go with the whole ritual. Ihad great admiration for the very notice-able high level of confidence among allmembers, it reflects quite remarkably ineverything they do, from their walk, tothe clarity in their speech.

The aprons were a tremendous eye-catcher against the dark suits. They wereso well decorated in their different colorsand embellished with all the shining jew-els, very outstanding indeed!

It was a great privilege for me to be aguest to witness one of the member re-ceiving his 50 year jewel. I have knownWalter Jakeman and his wife for manyyears. What an accomplishment and anhonor for Walter to be a member of anorganization for so many years, and manymore to come I am sure. CongratulationsWalter!

I would like to commend DanielCampbell for his excellent speech andexplanation of the masons at the end ofthe evening. He spoke very clearly, withgreat confidence and gave the guests amost understanding explanation of the

organization of the masons. I thought itwas quite remarkable of him to have cho-sen to stand next to Walter to deliver hisspeech. Congratulations, Daniel, on a jobwell done!

As the Mother of one of your Broth-ers (Dwaine Boutilier) and having been aguest at the installation, I now have ahigher and more comfortable level of sup-port for my son in his quest to be a mem-ber of the masons.

I would like to take this opportunityto congratulate each and every officer who

70 Year Bar Presented

On Saturday, March 10, 2007, Lawson Urquhart, 98 of Grand River received his 70 year bar from theGrand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Nova Scotia. Pictured here during the presen-tation to Brother Urquhart are (left to right) Jack Ronalds, Past Master Solomon Lodge No. 46, PortHawkesbury; Malcom Macleod, Master Designate, Richmond No. 97; Neil Tonet, Past District DeputyGrand Master; Stewart Mackay, Master Mason, Richmond No. 97; Wayne Urquhart, Past Master,Richmond No. 97 (son of Lawson) and Will Tyrone, Master Mason, Richmond No. 97. Seated isLawson Urquhart. (Photo by Jean Urquhart)

was installed and wish them well in theirnew positions.

The evening was a very enjoyable andmemorable one, and as a guest, I thankeach and every member and person whomade it possible.

Thanks again.Sincerely,Marie Sampson

From Dwaine Boutilier, Senior Deacon

Whether man recognizes or admits it or not, Masonry is afield of research, a school for instruction, where he is to dis-cover and learn of his duty to his Creator, his fellowman andhimself.

~ Edgar H. McHan, P.M., G.L. Georgia

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