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OF CANADA, Colling>?vood, Ontario. • * • • •••••• I ♦ • •••••••• f». » t • c • « COLLING WMD: •••• • ••V Pbinted at The Bulletin OffioiCHurontario Street. /.%• _••• 1893 ••• ^12-^/V\ List of Officers 5858, Bro. t. c. prosser, w. m, " charles kelly, s. w. •* wm. 8heppard, j. w. *• MILTON NORTHRUP, Secretary. •* OEOR6E W. ARMSTRONG, Treasurer. •• JOHN McFADZEN, S. D. " JOHNHARVIE, \ stewards " WM. H. SELLERS, / stewards. " ABRAM H. TAYLOR, D. of O. " WILLIAM GIBBARD, I. G. •• WM. HUTCHINSON, Tyler. • • • •.••• Lodge Opened IIJecember 31st, A. L. 5857. • •• • • r List of Officers, 5892. .1 s^ W. Bbo. WM. WILLIAMS, W. M. W. " G. M. AYLSWORTH, I. P. M. " WM. ROWLAND, 8. W. ♦• JOHN WILSON, J. W. " W. H. TAYLOR, Chaplain. " E. R. CARPENTER, Treasurer. " C. A. MACDONALD, Secretary. •♦ DANIEL WILSON, S. D. " CHARLES H. FAIR, J. D. " D. T. N. MITCHELL, D. of C. W. (t <( ROBERT DEY, 1 stewards R. RORABECK, f 'Stewards. THEODORE LAWRENCE, Organist, " O. E. MOBERLY, I. G. " MATTHEW HENDERSON, Tyler. \ W. Bro, frank B. GREGORY, | a nniTORs W. " H. A. CURRIE, t '^^^^T^'^s- M ;4 T^ FORM OF APPLICATION. To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Bi etht en of the Manito Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, No. go, G.R.C I, of aged years, being free by birth and of mature age, do declare, that, unbiased by the improper solicitation of friends, and uninfluenced by mercenary or other unworthy motives, I freely and voluntarily offer myself a candidate for the mysteries of Masonry ; that I am prompted by a favorable opinion conceived of the Institution, and a desire of knowledge : and that I will cheerfully conform to all the ancient usages and established customs of the order. Witness my hand this Witness, Age, Residence, Occupation, Recommended by day of A.D. i8 ] Collingwood, A. L. 589. } ;\ !iv I' i '^^1 1' J! i-^H iJ -ff:- m ORDER OF BUSINESS. 1, Reading and Confirmation of Minutes. 2, Communications. 3, Report of Committees on Petitions. 4, Reports General. 6. Payments of Accounts. 6. Proposal of Candidates. 7. Appointment of Committees on Petitions. 8, Appointment of General Committees. 9, Balloting. 10. Board of Trial. 11. Initiating, Passing and Raising. 12. Good of the Order. mtmtmm* BY-LAWS. PREAMBLE. GIRDER and regularity being essentially necessary for " the preservation of that harmony which should at all times characterize Freemasons, the Brethren of Manito Lodge, No. 90, on the Register of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Canada, having repealed all former, do agree to the following By-laws : I. — DUTY TO GRAND LODGE. This Lodge fully acknowledges the supremacy of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Canada, in the Province of Ontario, and will at all times pay respect and obedience to its Laws, Rules, Orders and Regulations. mmmmmmtilmHUM , . * ^ 4ii**' m^ II.-- REGULAR MEETINGS. The Regular Meetings of this Lodge shall be held on Wednesday immediately after the full moon, or on the Wednesday on which the moon comes to the full of every month, and also on the Festivals of St. John the r.aptist, and St. John the Evangelist (or should they fall on a Sunday, then on the following day). The hour of meeting shall be at eight o'clock p.m. III. — EMERGENCY MEETINGS. Emergency Meetings may be held as provided by the Book of Constitution ; but should a Lodge of Emergency be called at the solicitation of a Brother for his own benefit or advancement, all the expenses of the meeting shall be defrayed by him. IV. —ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The Lodge shall elect at the Regular Meeting, im- mediately preceding the Festival of St. John the Evange list, by a majority of all the Members present in the Lodge, its Master, Wardens, Chaplain, Treasurer, Secre- tary, by written ballot, and by open vote two Auditors and a Tyler, provided no member shall be entitled to vote at the annual election of officers who is six dollars in arrears for dues. At the next regular meeting of the Lodge following the election of the Master, and after the minutes have been read and approved and the election confirmed, he shall be duly insta'led. The Master upon his installation shaU appoint the Deacons, Director of Ceremonies, Organist, Inner Guard and Stewards, and also all Standing Committees, for conducting the busi- ness of the Lodge, and he shall invest or cause to be invested the elected and appointed officers. V. — TRUSTEES. (i) There shall be three Hall Trustees of this Lodge, one of whom shall be elected by ballot at the regular annual election of officers of this Lodge, nnd shall hold office for the three ensuing years, or until his successor is elected. (2) The duties of the Trustees shall be to take charge of The Temp'e erected jointly by the L O. O. F. and A. F. and A M. Societies of *he town. The said Trustees to act in conjunction with three Trustees from the LO.O.F Lodge, with power to lease the same, collect rents, pay taxes, insurance, interest, and general repairs, and to exercise a general supervision over the affairs of the said Temple. (3) The Trustees to pay all dividends to the Treasurer ; the Trustees to furnish the Lodge with a written report annually at the meeting preceding the election of officers ; the Trustees to give the Lodge a guarantee bond if requested, the Lodge to pay Tor the same. VI — CLOTHING. Brethren shall at all times appear when in Lodge in proper Masonic Clothing, as prescribed by the Book of Constitution. \II. — VISITORS. No visitor shall speak to any question without leave of the Master, nor shall he on any occasion be allowed to vote. During his continuance in the Lodge he shall be subject to its By-laws. . I 9 VIII. — INITIATION. Each candidate for initiation shall sign the Declara- tion required by the Book of Constitution, and such Declaration shall also have thereon the names of two nieml)ers of the Lodge who are Master Masons, who are thereby considered answerable for the truth of the facts therein stated. IX. — INITIATION AND JOINING FEES, &C. The fee for Initiation shall be $24, which shall in- clude Grnnd Lodge fees for registration and certificate. The fee for a joining member shall be $2, to include the fee for registration, but should he require a Grand Lodge certificate, he must pay an additional sum of $2. In every instance the fee must be p-'id before initiation or admission. X — CONFERRING DEGREES &C. Any Brother not initiated in this Lodge may be passed or raised in it after having been regularly admitt- ed a member by ballot, for the sum of $4 for each De- gree provided he produces satisfactory evidence of having been Initiated or passed, as the case may be in a regular Lodge. The fee must be paid before the Degree is conferred. XI. — BALLOTING. No person shall be initiated, and no Brother shall be admitted a member, or have degrees conferred on him, as provided for in By-Law No. 10, if in the ballot one black ball appears against him ; but to prevent mis- takes the Master may, previous to declaring the result of the ballot, direct it to be forthwith taken a second time. The ballot cannot be- postponed for any cause. 10 IL-.: XII. — NON-ATTENDANCE AFTER BALLOT. Should any candidate who is approved for initiation not attend for that purpose, within six months after being notified by the Secretary of the Lodge, he must before he can be initiated be again prepared and a fresh ballot must be taken. XIII. — WITHDRAWAL Any member desirious of withdrawing from the Lodge, shall signify the same at a regular meeting, either personally or in writing to the Master or Secretary, and if in good standing and his dues are all paid, upon his resignation being accepted, a Certificate sha'l be furnish- ed him, if required, by the Secretary, under the Lodge Seal. XIV — HONORARY MEMBERS. No Brother shall become an Honorary Member of this Lodge until he shall have been regularly proposed and seconded at one of the regular meetings and his name inserted in the summons for the next regular meet- ing, at which he may be elected by a unanimous vote. I. i XV. — LODGE FEES AND DUES. The monthly fee shall be twenty-five cents. For the Festival of St. John the Baptist, every member shall, whether present or absent, pay the sum of one dollar. Any member in good standing who has paid twenty five years Dues and Festival Fees, shall, on payment of five dollars, continue a life member, and be exempt from further payment of dues. The Brethren admissible to these privileges to have full rights in the Lodge^ subject to Masonic censure, and punishable for any offence other ..^/'^. < iiijuaaarifftfirai' 11 I than non-payment of dues, but that they pay all dues up to the date of accepting these commutative privileges. XVI. — COUNTRY members' FEES. That the dues of all members residing three miles from the Lodge room and within the territorial jurisdic- tion of the Lodge, shall be $2 per annum exclusive of the Festival Fee XVII.— NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. (i) If the dues of any Brother or Brethren remain unpaid for twelve months, it shall be the duty of the Secretary to read out the names of the defaultmg Brother or Brethren, after which a special summons to appear at the next regular meeting and show cause why he or they should not be suspended together with a statement of the amount of dues remaining unpaid, shall be sent to such member or members ; said summons shall be deemed to have been served if mailed to the last known address of such Brother or Brethren. In default of satisfactory cause being shown or making payment by the next regular meeting the W. M. shall forthwith declare such Brother suspended, and notice thereof shall be sent to Grand Secretary and D. D. G M. (2) Any member who has been suspended for non-payment of dues, shall be immediately restored with out ballot, on payment of all arrears owing at the time of his suspension, and of the regu'ar Lodge dues for the period he was so suspended. (3) The Lodge may for sufficient cause remit the whole or any portion of the arrears due by a member by a two-third vote of all the members present after constitu- tional notice has been given. 12 (4) Any member who has been suspended for a definite term shall be restored to membership without ballot at the expiration of the term defined in his sentence XVIII —GRAND LODGE FEES. The Master being responsible for the Grand Lodge Fees, shall forward the same to the Grand Secretary as soon as possible after the Festivals of St John the Bap- tist and St. John the Evangelist respectively XIX. — LODGE EXPENSES. No expenses other than the ordinary current ones shall be incurred without the vote of the Lodge, and no account shall be paid without the order of the Master. XX. — TEMPERANCE. The W M., the J. W., or any other officer or any committee of the Lodge shail not purchase intoxicating or alcholic drink at any time as agents or ofi!icials of the Lodge unless previously authorized to do so by a two- third vote of the Lodge. XXI. — ALTERATION OF THE BY-LAWS. No motion to repeal, suspend, or amend these By- Laws or any part thereof shall be put to vote until the same shall have been read in open Lodge, at three con- secutive regular meetings, nor shall the consideration of, or the voting upon, any such motion be postponed after such third reading unless by vote of the Lodge, nor shall such motion be said to prevail unless upon the final div- ision thereon two thirds of the Brethren present shall vote in favor of it. ■ ^^^jfirV'.-siAi' i .'^Mff.'vmimmmf 13 XXII. — DUTIES OF OFFICERS. ,\l 9 THE MASTER. The duties of the Master are not fixed by By-Law, but are such as he agreed to on his installation. THE SENIOR WAFDEN. Beyond the regular duties appertaining to his office, he shall under the Master keep an inventory of the jewels, paraphernalia, and furniture of the Lodge, cause them to be insured against loss by Hre and especially see to their safe keeping. TH2 JUNIOR WARDEN. Beyond the regular duties appertaining to his office, h^ shall under the master attend to the necessary arrange- ments for refreshments on ordinary occasions, and shall see that no intoxicating liquors be introduced into the Lodge-room. THE CHAPLAIN. The duties of this officer speak for themselves, and it is very desirable to have his punctual attendance. THE TREASURER. The Treasurer shall receive from the Secretary all moneys for fees, dues, and from any source whatever ac- cruing to the Lodge, giving receipts therefor, and shall pay all orders duly signed by the Master and counter- signed by the Secretary. He shall keep books in which his receipts and disbursements shall be regularly entered, so as to be able to exhibit the balance in his hand at any time. He shall annually, at loast one week previous to the Festival of St. John the Evangelist, submit his ac- "'''**l»ll II III vy wt \^] '. ,, ', - • s^ u counts and vouchers to the Auditors for examination, and shall transfer to his successor immediately after his installation all moneys and other property of the Lodge in his possession. THE SECRETARY. The Secretary shall keep a faithful record of the proceedings of the Lodge, and shall preserve in order all papers and documents belonging thereto. He shall keep a correct register of the members and their respective accounts with the Lodge ; an account showing the fees received for, and payable to Grand Lodge ; an account for initiation fees and also an account of Lodge Dues received. He shall sign all authorized certificates/ and affix the Lodge Seal thereto, issue all necessary notices and summonses for meetings, etc., countersign all orders and cheques of the W M , prepare all returns required by the Grand Lodge, notify the first named Brother of every Committee of his appointment and the nature of their duties, receive all moneys paid by members or others to the Lodge and pay the same to the Treasurer at or before the next regular meeting and discharge all the duties appertaining to the office of Secretary. His salary to be as the Lodge may direct from time to time. THE DRAGONS. The Deacons shall attend the Master and Wardens, to assist in opening the Lodge at the appointed time and in the ceremonies and preparations of Candidates and otherwise as the Master and Wardens may direct. THE D. OF c. The D. of C. shall see that the Lodge Is properly prepared, that all the Brethren appear in Lodge in proper ,,u ■«'-■ ,yj;v ■>r ion, { his dge • * \ *t "% 15 clothing and to the best of his ability that every Brother is placed according to his station. THE STEWARDS. The Stewards under the direction of the S. W. shall see to the safety and careful keeping of the Jewels, &c., of the Lodge, and under the J. W. shall have the arrange- ment and ordering of refreshments. THE INNER GUARD. The I. G. shall attend each meeting punctually at the hour named in the summons, to guard the interior of the Lodge, to receive visitors, and examine all candid- ates for admission, and give directions to the Tyler Tyler's duties and fees. . The Tyler shall attend punctually and diligently watch the exterior of the Lodge, and see that all candid- ates for admission are prepared, and that all Brethren register their names previous to entering the Lodge room. He shall deliver, when required, all summonses and other notices to the members He shall see that the furniture and ornaments of the Lodge are kept in good order, and perform such other duties as may be directed by the Lodge or its officers ; for which he shall be paid the sum of one dollar for every meeting, whether regular or em- ergent He may at any time be removed by vote of the Lodge for neglect of duty or other sufficient cause. auditors' DUTIES. It shall be the duties of the Auditors to audit all ac- counts when presented to the Lodge, and to examine the 16 books and vouchers of the Treasurer and Secretary and report thereon in writing at the regular meeting held on the 27th of December in each year c A. Mcdonald, ISecretanf. WM. WILLIAMS, W. Master, Submitted November 28th, 5892. CHAS PYE, Z). D. G, M. Appppoved this 3rd December, 1892. J. M. GIBSON, Grand Si aster. 18 OFFICERS Op Manito Lodge, No. 90, G. R. C, Oollingwood, Since Organization. YEAR 1858 1850 18G0 1801 1862 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1868 1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 1876 1876 1877 1878 1879 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 18'»0 1891 1892 lf)93 w. M. T. C. Prosser M.. Northrup T. C. Prosser 8. w. J. w. Chas. Kelly W. Shepherd. 11 John McFadzen. M. Northrup Wm. Hutchinson. W. Hutchinson H. M. Oleland. E. Marrow W. H. Wensley. H. M. Cleland W. H. Wensley J. H. Smith. II i. H. Robertson. Hy. Robertson W. Robinson J. Nettleton. II J. Nettleton W. H. Wensley. J. Nettleton VV. H. Wensley J. Sutherland. n E, R. Carpenter E. R. Carpenter P. Doherty J. Jardine A. Moberly E. C. Florance J. H. Burns .T. Ferguson Jno. Ferguson W.R. Anderson R. Burdett. •I J. Lindsay J. F. Mathews. P. Doherty J. P. Fluent F. B. Gregory. •I J. F. Mathews W. Herringtbn. J- F. Mathews F. B. Gregory H. F. Trott. Jno. Ferguson W. Herrington W . T. Toner. J. Nettleton II A. Moberly J Nettleton J. Jardine. R. Henry. E. C. Florance. J. P. Fluent. C. E. Stephens. W. R. Anderson. W.R. Anderson vV. T. Toner II R. Henry J. P. Fluent W. T. Toner II H. A. Ourrie Wm. Taylor. Theo. Lawrence. H. Anderson. J. L. Cox. H A. Currie. G M. Aylsworth. J. W. Archer F. B. Gregory H. F. Trott Wm. Taylor H. A. Currie G.M. Aylsworth Hiram Rowe Hiram Rowe Wm Williams. Wm Williams M. Watts. II M. Watts S. D. Andrews. G M.Aylsworth S. D. Andrews R. B. Burt. W, Williams W. R. Rowland John Wilson. Hiram Rowe R. B; Burt Robt. Hughes. ,-.!- .■ 19 r m, en. ison. i. ey. By. 8. son. •n. ce. rth. f > s. 'S. OFFICERS Op Manito Lodge, No. 90, G. R. C, Colli no wood, Since Organization. YEAR 1858 18.')9 1800 1861 1862 1868 1864 1863 1866 1807 1868 1809 1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 1875 1876 1877 1878 1879 188U 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1890 1891 1892 1893 8BC*Y S D W. D. Pollard John McFadzen M. Northrup E. Butterworrh T C. Musgrove W. H. Wensley Wni. Robinson W. G. Paterson R. Whitney P. Doherty J. Sutherland H. Robertson II J. Nettleton A. Dudgeon T. P. Wolfe E. R. Carpenter C. Cameron J. Jardine D. W. Port AM. Sutherland A. Moberly A Moberly ' G. Monahan A. W. Robertson James Blue O. E. Stephens Robt Reid J. F. Mathews II F. B. Gregory J. Ferguson Henry Nolan J. F. Mathews W. T. Toner II W. Herrington Theo. Lawrence H. F. Trott II J. W, Archer 11 J. M. Macdonald II H. Anderson C Moore H- Rowe II J."G Hands II H. A. CuiTie It I. French II Robt. Hunt J. L. Cox W. Williams II R. Hughes II S. D. Andrews C. A. MacDonald R. B; Burt II W. R. Rowland It Dan Wilson J. D. E. Butterworlh. W. Hutchinson. J. H. Roberts. H. Hafen brack. C. Robertson. Wm. Robinson. H. Gillson. T. Collins. C. Cameron. A. Hamilton. R. Henry. T. R. Earl. E. Florance. W.R Anderson C. Wiggins. A. C. Cfittneron. Geo. Foreman L. N. Crossley. J, F. Mathieson G.M.Ayls worth Wm Taylor. J. A. Ovas. H. Anderson . J. C Rowland J. G. Hands. J. L Cox T. Chislett. R Hunt. W. Williams. R. Hughes. M. Watts. R. B. Burt. W. R. Rowland John Wilson. C. H. Fair. J. Chamberlain The oflftce of Treasurer was held the first year by MBMHi 20 Roht. Ross, in 185ft he was succeeded by G. W, Arm- strong, who in l8«()Kave place to A. Melville who held the office for two years. In 1862 T. W. Fair was elected and held office till the end of 18«0, Jas. Lindsay then held the office from 1867 to 1870. In 1871 E. R. Carpenter was elected and he has held the office continuously ever since. ALPHABETICAL LIST Of Members op Manito Lodge, No. 90, G. R. C. Since its Organization in 1858. Note — C— Denotes Charter Member, t— Member of the Liodge in April, 1893. A.— Affiliated. W,— Withdrawn. D.— Dead, Hon. — Honorarj' Member. Life.— Life Member. 8. — Suspended for non-payment of dues. S. U. M. C— Suspended for un-Masonic conduct. 1887 Algeo, John G. (D.) 1868 Allen, H. G. A. (A.), (D.) 1878 Anderson, Henry, (S.) 1S69 tAnderson, W. R. 18b6 t Andrews, S. D. 1877 tArcher, J. W. 1858 Armstrong, G. W. (D.) 1871 Arnott, William, (S.) 1884 tAston, J. W. 1891 tAtkinson, Mortimer, 1876 tAylsworth, G. M. 1867 Bain, William, (S.) 1888 tBnssett, W. James 1886 tBeatty, Charles 1875 Beecroft, Richard, (W.) 1863 tBell, P. W. 1867 Bell, William, (S.) 1862 Bezer, H. J., (W.) 1867 Bigging, Edward, (W.) 187o tBirnie, Alexander 1869 Blue, James, (D.) 31 \S?1 BoUter, G. Y., (W.) 1886 Brethour, J. H., (S.) 1870 BriggH, 8. A., (S.) 1881 Brown, David, (A.) (W.) 1873 Brown, G. A., (W.) 1883 Brown, G. W., (W.) 1880 Blown, T. A., (A.) ( W.) 186H Brown, W. A., (A.), (D.) 1893 tBrown, George Wesley 1873 tBurdett, Robert, (A.) 1871 Burns, J. H., (A.), (VV.) 1880 Burns, Robert, (W.) 1887 tBurt, R. B. (C.) Butterworth, Edmund, (D.) 1866 Cameron, Alexander, (D,) 1884 t Cameron, A. A. 1872 tCameron, A. C. 1865 tCameron, Charles, (A.). (Life) 1876 Cameron, D. C, (D.) 1889 tCameron, M. C. 1881 tCampbell, A. G., (A.) 1888 tCampboll, John, (A.) 1873 Campbell, J. McN., (S.) 1869 tCampbell, P. M. 1871 tCampbell, William 1866 tCarpenter, E. R. 1859 Castor, J. A., (S*) 1888 tCyhamberlain, John 1865 Chapin. T. F , (W.) 1883 Chislett, Tristram, (W.) 1890 tChurchill, F. W., (A.) 1876 tClark, W. A. 1873 Clarke, F. O. B., (W.) 1889 tClelaad, Herbert 1859 Cleland, H. M., (A.), (S.) 1889 Cleland, H. M., Jr., (W.) 1850 Cleland, James, (W.) 1871 Collins, Allen, (S.) (0.) tCollins, George 1865 tCollins, Thomas, (Life) 1886 tCook, George, (A.) 1868 Cooper, Alexander, (A.) (W.) 22 1858 Oorrodl, Louis, (D.) 1882 tCox, J. L. 1882 tOox, W. W.,(A.) 1871 Creeluian, J . R , (A.), (S.) 1S62 Crone, William, (U) 1865 Oroas, James*, (A.). (D.) 1880 tOrossland, James 1873 Orosslev, L N., (D.) 1876 Cmrie, D. A., (D.) 1888 fCurrie, D. S. 1882 tCurrie, H. A. 1889 tLarlinff, J. W. 1888 fDavis, Hiram, (A.) 1870 Dempsey, Peter, (D.) 18S6 fDey, Robert 1862 tDoherty, Patrick, (Life) 1888 tDoherty, Robert 1884 Donaldson, John, (A.), (W.) 1862 Dudgeon, Adam, (D.) 18ff7 Earl, T. R. (W.) 1875 t Emerson, Robert 1891 tFair, 0. H. 1859 Fair, T. W., (D.) 1890 tFanjoy, C. A. 1871 Ferguson, John. (D.) 1860 Ferguson, Peter, (S.) 1862 Fish, S. B., (W.) 1868 Flack, H P., (W.) 1861 Fleming. Andrew, (D.) 1867 Fiesher, Thomas, (W ) 1870 Fiesher, W. K., (A.), (W.) 1866 Florance, E. C, (W.) 1868 tFluent, J. P. 1868 Fluent, Teneyck, (W.) 1876 Foley, F. A., (W.) 1889 tForeman, Alexander 1872 Foreman, George, (D.) 1887 tFoster, John 1879 Eraser, David, (S.) 1880 Fremlin, A. E., (W.) 1882 tFrench, Isaac, (A.) • I V sa 1871 Gainey, Josiah, (W.) 1 869 Oainey, Thomas, ( W. ) 1870 Gardner, W. C, (W.) 18.58 Gibbard, William, (A), (D.) 1868 Gibson, Henry, (W.) 1877 Gilbertson, R. H., (W.) 1861 Gillson, Georg«, (W.) 1861 Gillson, Hiram, (D.) 1850 Gilpin, Jal)ez, (S.) 1877 fGlover, George, (A.) 1874 tGregory, F. B. 1875 Grierson, William. (A.), (W.) 1878 Griffith, J. C, (W.) 1874 Groome, T. B., (A.), (W.) 1800 tHamilton, J. R., (A.) 1800 Hafenbrack, Henry, (D.) 1866 Hamilton, Alexander, (W.) 1881 tHands, J G. 1868 Hannah, R. B., (D.) 1862 Hair, Andrew, (W.) 1889 tHair, George H 1858 Harvie, John, (W.) 1885 Hawkins, James, (A.), (W.) 188 ♦ tHenderson, Matthew 1866 Henry, Robert, (Life) 1875 fHerrington, William 1801 tHeuser, Alexander 1866 Hewitt, J. T., (W.) 18fi8 Hewson, Francis, (S.) 1877 Hill, Richard, (D.) 1870 Hoar, William, (A.), (D.) 1891 tHodgson, F. A. 1884 tHughes. Robert 1883 Hunt, Robert, (W.) 1876 tHimter, R. O. 1858 Hutchinson, William, (D.) 1893 tHewitt, Samuel 1868 Jackson, Sydney, (D.) 1867 Jardine, Joseph, (S.) 1890 tJaques, O. A. 1874 T«drey, P. W., (W.) fi-; ' •*;;.;. m ■Mi 24 1333 t Johnson, A. H. 1882 tJohnston, J. M. 1866 Jones, Charles, (A.), (S.) (C.) Kelly, Charles, (D.) 1881 Kennedy, Joseph, (D.) 1868 Kerr, B. S., (S.) 1883 tKnox, James 1866 Kyffln, Richard, (S.) 1871 Lawrence, George, (S.) 1858 Lawrence, J. H., (D.) 1871 tLawrence, Theodore 1865 tLindsay, James, (A.), (Life) 1892 tLindsay, C. C. 1873 Magaire, John, ^S.) 1875 Manson, William, (D.) 1861 Marrow, Edward, (A.), (D.) 1878 tMarshall, William 1861 Mathews, Charles, (W.) 1 872 Mathews, J. F . , ( VV . ) 1875 Mathieson, J. F., (W.) 1858 Melville, Andrew, (D.) 1858 Metzker, Joshua, (S.) 1883 tMitchell, D. T. N., (A.) ' 1867 Mobeily, Arthur, (D.) 1890 tMoberly, G. E. 1865 Monahan, Gilbert, (D.) 1881 Moore, Christopher, (A.), (S.) 1871 fMunro, Daniel 1870 Munroe, Alexander, (W.) 1879 Murray, J. M., (A.), (W.) • 1859 Miisgrove, F. C, (S.) 1888 tMacdonald, C. A. 1875 McDonald, D. F., (W.) 1878 McDonald, J. M., (W.) 1891 tMcFadzen. H. B. (C.) McFadzen, John, (S.U.M.C.) 1869 McFarland, W. J., (W.) 1882 McGee, James, (D.) 1874 MoGee, Thomas, (W.) 25 1887 McGuirl, T. H , (A.), (W.) 1879 McKay, Emanuel, (A.), (W.) 1875 McKee, John, (A.), (W.) 1864 McKenzie, George (8.) 1883 tMcKenzie, G. C , (A.) 1875 McKinnon, Neil, (S ) I860 McLean, Donald, (D.) 1866 McLean, Duncan, (D.) 1888 McLeod, Malcolm, (A.), (W.) 1866 McManns, G. C, (D.) 1881 tMcNabb, F. L. 1859 McNamara, Timothy, (S.) 1878 McQuade, Henry, (D.) 1875 xMcRae, Daniel. (S.) i875 McTaggart, Archibald (8.) 1862 1872 1868 ^893 tNettleton, John, (Hon.) Nolan, Henry, (D.) Northrup, Milton, (W.) fNicholson, James Wesley 1881 tO'Brien, R. W. 1875 fOImstead, Oscar 1880 tOlHSon, Peter 1867 Orr, J. C, (D.) 1877 Ovas, J. A,(W.) 1860 Paterson, W. G., (D.) 1861 Peckham, J. 8., (W.) 1872 Perry, R. D., (8.) 1879 tPeter, W. A. (C.) Pollard, W.D.,(D.) 1887 Pomphrey, M. J., (S.) 1867 Port, D W., (8 ) 1869 Prentice, Alexander, (8.) (O.) Prosser, T. C (D.) 1893 tPratt, Arthur Beresford 1876 Reed, John, (8.) 1868 Reid, Robert, (D.) 1869 Richardson, Matthew, (W,) 1890 tRiddell, Frederick Vjas***-!.., 26 \ 1868 Roadie/, Thomas, (W.) 1 . 1859 Roberts, J. H., (S.) 1870 Robertson, A. W., (S.) 1861 Robertson, Charles, (D.) 1861 tRobertson, Henry, (Hon.) 1861 tRobinson, William, (Life) 1899 tRorabeck, R. A. 1858 Ross, Robert, (W.) 1891 tRowe, G. H. 1874 fRowe, Hiram 1863 Rowland, John, (VV.) 1877 tRovvland, J. 0. 1SS8 tRowland, W. R. 1870 Scott, W. R., (D.) 1875 Seager, Edward, (W.) 1858 Sellers, W. H., (8.) (U.) Shepherd, William, (S.) 1872 Sherwin, James B., (S.) 1870 tSherwin. Joseph B. 1871 Simpson, John, (W.) 1867 tSlocombe, J. H., (A.) 1862 Smith, J. H , (A.), (D.) 1873 Smith, J. O., (S.) 1872 tSmith, N. A. 1859 Smith, P. Y , (D.) 1888 Spence, J. W., (W.) 1862 Stenson, John, (W.) 1871 Stephens, Alexander, (W.) 1871 tStephens, C. E 1859 Stephens, J. D., (D.) 1868 Sutherland, Alexander, (S.) 1868 Sutherland, A. M., (W.) 1867 Sutherland, J, A , (D.) 1864 Sutherland, John, (D.) 1881 tSwain, W. J. 1866 Symes, J. B., (W.) 1858 Taylor, A. M., (D.) 1875 tTaylor, William 1888 tTelfer, F. P. 1873 Thorne, Robert, (D.) 1861 Thorpe, J, W., (D.) !■', iiMnaiMuMiuiM.^ 27 !875 tToner, W. T. 1891 TTowler, F. O. 1871 Tripp, Benjamin, (W.) 1875 tTrott, H. F. 1873 Walker, J. A., (S.) 1885 tVVatta, Matthew 1871 t Watts, William 1889 Watts, William, Jr., (W.) 1858 tWensley, W. H. 1880 White, T. F., (S.) 1861 Whitney, Richard, (S.) 1871 VViggins, Charles, (8.) 1865 Wilkie, Thomas, (W.) 1891 t Williams, David 1858 Williams, L. S., (D.) 1876 tWilliams, William 1889 t Wilson, Daniel 1889 tWilson, John 1865 Wolfe. T. P., (D.) 1858 Wooding, W. B., (D.) 1891 tWvnesH.G. 1893 tWestcott, Bernard INITIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS. INIT. AFJj'L. INIT. AFPL. 1858.... .... U 1 1877 ... 6 3 1859.... .... 8 1 1878 ... 4 1860. . . . .. . 5 1879 ... 2 3 1861.... .... 10 1 1880 .. 5 1 1892.... .... 9 1 1881..... ... 5 8 1863 ... .... 2 1882 ... 4 4 »864.... .... 2 , 18C3 ... 4 2 1866... ... 4 3 1884 3 1 1866. . . 10 1 1886... . ... 1 1 1867.... .... 12 1 1886 ... 4 1 1868. . . .....11 3 1887 ... 3 1 28 1869 8 1870 7 I 1871 13 2 1872 7 1873 • • o I 1874 4 I 1875 17 2 1876 3 1889 10 1800 6 1 1891 9 1892 1 232 43 HISTORICAL SKETCH Op Manito LiODgb, No. 90, G. R. (J., Collingwood. The name uf Manito Lodge first appears in the Pro- ceedings of the "The Ancient Grand Lodge of Canada," at an Especial Coninaunication held at Toronto on July 14th, 1858, that being the day on which the "Union" was Eerfected between that body, which had previously een known as "The Provincial Grand Lodge of Canada West," and "The Grand Lodge of Canada, which was formed on October IQth, 1855. Among the Dispensations issued for new Lodf^es reported by the Grand JM aster appears one to Manito Lodge, Collingwood, and it was represented at that communication by T. C. Prosser, W. M., and Charles Kelly, S. W. Manito Lodge was the second Lodge formed in the County of Simcoe At that time the only other Lodge in this County was Simcoe Lodge at Bradford, which was opened in 1857. The only Lodge then in the County of Grey was St. George's Lodge at Owen Sound. Corin- thian Lodge at Barrie was formed shortly afterwards and it was also represented at the "Union meeting in July, 1868. The returns published with the Proceedings of 1868 show th?se four Lodges numbered as follows : — Simcoe Lodge, No. 58, P. R, (Provl. Reg.) Bradford. St George's Lodge, No. 69, P. R., Owen Sound. Corinihian n n 64, n Barrie. Manito n » 66, m Collingwood. '^NM'iMnRKimavim. ■it'' 29 Sinicoe Lodge, St. George's m Maiiito II Corinthian n The nnxt Lodge Bradford. Owen Sound, (^ollingwood. Barrie. neighborhood was Pytha- But at the re-nunibering of the Lodges in 1869 ac- cording to the dates of their respective formations, the numbers were fixed as follows and as they are still re- tfiined :— No. 79, II So, I. 9(), 11 9(i, ill this goras Lodge, No. 137, Meaford, formed in 1859. The next Lodge in the County of Simcue was Orillia Lodge, No. 1»2, Orillia, formed in I8(>7 Very Worshipful Brothei- 'ihomas Chevalier Prosser was the moving spirit in the formation of Man ito Lodge. He was emphaticalljr the Father of the Lodge. The pielinilnnry convention was held in his house in Colling- wood with Bro. Piosser in the chair and also acting as Secf etaty. He was the first Master and was practically Master for seven years, as he was the only one who could confer the degiees until 1805. He was Master in 1858, 1859. and 186i). At that time, following the English practice, the constitution piovided that no Brother should continue in the office of Master for more than two years in succession without a dispensation So we And that the D. D G. M. of the Toronto District reports that on December 22nd, 1*^58, he had granted a dispensa- tion to Manito Lodge to enable their W. M. to occupy the chair for a third yc^ar,— the S. W., (Charles Kelly), having been removed by death and ihe Brethren having unaniraouslv requested the dispensation. Bio. Prosser was again elected Master in 1862. He is now living in dignified retii-ement in Detroit where the writer had the pleasure of spending a day with him a few months ago. His health is not very gsings, and one raiding, and closed at 1 a.m. April 29th, 1858 Bros John Hapvie and A. M Taylor were appointed Auditors. A committee was appointed 1o report on the propriety of holding a Festival of St. John. The chnmicler was in doul)t as to which St. John it would be, so he consid'rately leavrs it "St. John the June24ih, 1858 The Lodge opened early, at 7 05 p m. Several Brethren from the new C M-intluan Lodge at Barrie paid a fratern;rl visit, namely, Bros. C. B Chalmers. W. M, John Wilkie, S. D, A. B. McPhee. Secretary, and .John Boon. Another visitor registered as "E. H. Spinning, Joliet Chapter-, Illinois " The fol- lowing resiolution was ad«>ptea :— "That the thanks of this Lodge are due to the W. M., Wardens and Brethren of Corinthian Lodge, of Barrie, for their kindn?ss and attention to the W. M. and Brethren of this Lodge on the occasion of their late visit to Barrie to assist in open- ing the Corinthian Lodge, that the Brethren of the Manito Lodge will at any and all times be happy to meet the members of Corinthian Lodge and extend to thera that friendly and fraternal regard only known to the Craft, and that a copy of the above resolution be sent to the W. M. of Corinthian Lodge." Then followed four hours of a "love feast" and the Lodge closed at 2 a m. w f\ s». 33 The next meeting on July 1st, 1858, was the most important one yet held. The Lodge opened at 9.30 and dosed at 12.15. The question of ways and means had to be faced and all the occounta that had been incurred were brought up. It seems strange to us now to read that "the Lodge went into committee of the whole on finance and accounts." They did so howevi^r and passed the bills, including $">f> for the Warrant. Ihe committee rose and reported and their report was adopted. It was resolved to request all members to settle their airears so as to pay the bills at once. The wi'-es of the members had probably objected verj strongly to the late hours and a resolution was carried "That heieafter no new business shall be brought before the Lodge or new work eomn^enced at any meeting after the hour of half-past ten o'clock and unless closed earlier the Lodge shall (if practicable > as a rule be closed at 11 o'clock, that when- over refi-eshments are jjartaken of by the Lodge, the Junior Warden's toast is to be proposed at 12 o'clock un- less earlier, except on the ticcasion of the Festivals of St. John or other special occasions and then at latest by one o'cIo(^k." A Bro Baily had been taken care of by Bro. Shep- herd, and the Lodge resolved to re-imburse Bro. Shep- herd as soon as the present indebtness of the Lodge was closed up. A vote of thanks was passed to Bro. William Hutchinson for his handsome present of Working Tools. These are still in use by the Lodge. The Warrant of Manito Lodge is dated July 14th, 1858. The Brethren named are as follows : — T. C. Pross- er, W. M., Charles Kelly. S W., William Shepherd, J W., Milton Northup, Geo. W. Armstrong, John Mc- Fadzen and Edmund Butterworth It is signed by the Executive Officers of the Grand Lodge of Canada, W. M. Wilson, G. M., T. G. Ridout, D. G. M., and T. B. Harris, Grand Secretary, The names of Bro. W. D . Pollard and George Collins are on the Dispensation, and why they were omitted from the Warrant we cannot sav. They were both in good standing so far as the Minutes snow. Bros. Northup and Armstrong whose names are in the Warrant were both initiated at the fir«t regular uieeting under the Dispensat ion on Decem- ber Slsi^ 1857, passed on February 4th, 1858, and raised ffi^'m MM 34 on l\Iarch4th, 185S. August 2nd, 1858. The Lodge opened at 7 p.m. ^and closed at 11.40. One passing and one raising. It 'was rofcolved to purchase tne likeness of the Grana Master. October 2H, 1858. Opened at 9.3') and closed at I0..?0. At this meeting the first rejection took place. There wer*» four candidates balloted for and three ^ of them were accepted. November 25th, 1858. Opened at 8 p. m. and closed at 12.15. One initiation and two raisings. At an Emergent meeting on December 14th, '1858, a letter was read from W. Bro. JMcPherson, of St, George's T'Odge, Owen Sound, inviting the Brethren to partake of their festivities on St. John's Day. The invitation was moat respectfully declined '*owing to the very great inconvenience in getting to Owen Sound at this season of the year." December 23rd, 1858, Quite a large amount of busi- ness was transacted, but they closed at 11 p. m. Three petitions were received, and one candidate initiated. A number of accounts were passed and the election of officers held. This being tne fiist election it is a little surprising to find that there were contests for nearly th under a Dispensa- tion from the D. D. G, M Lodge opened at 8..30 p. m., called off "till called on again," resumed labor on the 27th and closed at 8.30. That >(asonic Ball evidently lasted Just one week. The first death among their members- occurred in May, 1861. Bro. James Thorpe, an E. A., was suddenly , removed. The Lodge refunded to his widow the amount of his initiation fee and paid the doctor's bill and all the funeral expenses. June 12th, 1861. Bro. Angus Morrison, (who was M. P. for North Simcoe for a long time,) was present as an invited guest A vote of thanks wjis passed to Bro. Uafenbrack for framing the Warrant. 37 July ?4th, 1861. Bi'oh. Thoniai Gordon, P. M., and John Oreasor, W.M., of St. Oeorffe*H Lodge, Owen Hound, visit t*d the LiodKc. Bi'o. Creasor is now tne much rf spect- ed Senior Judve »)f the County of Grey. August Ot^, 1801 . This meeting wit nessc^d the re- ception of a future Grand Master. *'Mr. Henry Robert- son, being properly prepared, was duly initiated into the First Degree of Masonry." Little did the Brethren think of the high honors that were in store for their young Brother, who had barely reached his majority ; and the wildest areams of the candidate never cftntemplated his future elevation to the highest position in the iraternity, August 2Kth, 1861. The Brethren assembled at 8.25 and marched in procession to the boat and had a Mas- onic Bxcurson on the sU^amer •* Ploughboy " to Pene- tanguishene. This was the first of the many pleasant Excursions under the au^^pires of Manito Lodge which have brought delightful memories to the participants. Thev returned at 11.30 p.ra . and closed in harmony. November 20th, 1861. Lots of woi k at this meeting. Five initiations and numerous motions. Opened at 8.45 and closed at 3. 15. Emergency on November 29th. A motion was pass* ed that the business relating to the Masonic Asylum be postponed. This was followed by a motion that "a«) the Brethren do not think it proper to meet in sufficient numbers for the object of Masonic charity, therefore the Suestion of the Masonic Ball also he postponed ." Carried. Iro. H. Robertson received the Third Degree. December 18rh 1861. Ihe Lodge voted to start a subscription to the Masonic Asylum Fund, and pledged itself to give an equal amount out of the Lodge funds. The election of officers was held and it was in striking contrast to that of the previous year. There was a con- test for nearly every office and the majorities were nar- row. Bro. Prosper was elected Master by a majority of one over Bro. McFadzen. Bro. E. Marrow was elected S. W. by a majority of one over Bro. Hutchinson. Bro. Wensley was elected J. W. over Bro. Robertson by the casting vote of the Master. Bro. Robertson was elected Secretary by acclamation. December 27th, 1861 . Another committee was ap- pointed to confer with Mr Joseph Robinson and they Miiij 38 were restricted to a rental of $50 per annum. January 15th, 1862. The "black-ball fiend" made his appearance for the first time. Three candidates were balloted for and all were rejected. Strong measures seemed to be needed as they det«rtmined to keep on bal- loting. Three ballots were taken on each candidate and -*11 were unfavorable, but on the fourth ballot, the "fiend" weakened and they were all finally accepted. February 19th, 1862. Negotiations were closed with >(r. Joseph Robinson to rent the third flat of his brick building for $50 per year for three years, and $66 per year for two subsequent years. At this meeting ^o. John Nettleton (afterwards D. D. G M. for the Georgian District) was initiated. The first official visit made by the D . D. G. M . to Manito Lodge was on October 8th, 1862. R. W. Bro. Alfio De Grassie was received with Grand Honors and gave an eloquent address. December 10th, 1862. Bro. H. M. Cleland was elected Master and Bro. H. Robertson was re-elected Secretary. Kinj^ Lodge offered an apology for an invasion of juris- diction, but a motion to accept it was lost. Negotiations with Mr. Robinson for a Hall had failed and some efforts were made to buy the Orange Hall f i om Mr. C. Cameron but they also were unsuccessful . In March, 1863, the dues were reduced from two shillings and six pence to one shilling and three pence per month. Some time this year the Lodge moved to their new Hall. Ihe lease from Mr. Joseph Robinson was accept- ed in May and Bro. Fair was requested to purchase a carpet with Masonic emblems if possible, but not to ex- ceed in price $1 per yard. The elections in December passed off very harmon- iously and without a contest. February 24th, 1864. V. W. Bro. T. 0. Prosser do^ nated to the Lodge a handsome "cony of the Holy Writ" and received a vote of thanks thereitir. It was resolved to hold a Lodge of Instruction every second Wednesday. In 1865 with Bro. Robertson in the chair the Lodge improved greatly in the work and rapidly came to the front as one of the best country Lodges in the Province. The old fashions of late hours, and heavy refreshments ^^^« 39 at every meeting were abolished. Frequent meetings were held for instruction and the "Lectures" were given for the first time. A new and improved code of by-laws was adopted. The officers all got up their work well and the members were no longer afraid to visit other Lodges. Special attention was paid to the symbolism of thd degrees, and the meetings were enlivened by dis- cussions on various points and much information was gathered thereby. ^ In August the Brethren of Pythagoras Lodge, No. l37, of Meaford, joined with M anito Lodge in a procession and an excursion to Penetangnishene. October 4th, 1865. Word was received that Bro. Robertson had been appointed a Grand Stewerd. November 6th, 1865. An official visit was made by R. W. Bro. Alflo De Grassie, I) D.G.M , accompanied by R. W. Bro. Henry MacPhersou January, 31st, 1866. It was resolved that the R. A. Chapter about to be opened here may have the use of the Hall on terms to be settled afterwards. June 27th, 1866. The Master was presented with an Address and a P.M. Jewel. July 2nd, 1866. An Emergency was held at 7.20 a m. to initiate Duncan McLean and J. B, Symes, two Master Mariners who were great chams and who wished to "ride the goat" togetner on the only dav in thp season when their respective steamboats woula be in the harbor at the same time. This U the earliest work on record. Ten members were in attendance. One of rhe steamers was held back for an hovr, and left at 9 a. m. with her Captain duly initiated. August 21st, 1866. The Lodge enjoyed an Excursion to Owen Sound. August 29th, 1866. Bro. E. R. Carpenter (afterwards a Grand Steward) was initiated. Bro. Carpenter was SeereUry in 1867, S W. in 1868, Master in 1869 and 1870. He was elected Treasurer in 1871 and still holds that re- sponsible position. December 26th, 1866. Bro. Nettleton succeeded Bro. Robertson as Master, and under his guidance the Lod^e prospered exceedingly. Bro. Nettleton has the distuiguished honor of havirig conferred more degrees than any other member of the Lodge. He was Master 40 ' 'IK. A^ in 1867 with 12 initiations, in 1868 with 11, in 1871 with 13, in 1872 with 7, and in 1874 with 4, a record hitherto unapproached . He has also been Master ot Caledonian Lodge when it was loc ited in Anguc, and of Granite Lodge at Pan y Sound. He was elected Grand Registrar in 18/3, and was the first D D. G. M. of the Georgian ristrict. Januarjr 16th, 1868. The Lodge appropriat^ed $100 for decorating the Hall R. W. Bro. M. H. Spencer, of Barrie, the D. D. G. M. of the Toronto District attended a Masonic Excursion on September Ist, 1S68, to McGregor's Harbor, on the Str. "Chicora." June 23rd, 1869. Bro. James Wilson received the thanks of the Lodge for h}& handsome present of a * 'Per- fect Ashlar." July 14th, 1869 Bro. Nettleton was presented with an Address and a P. M. Jewel. The Excursion this year was on J uly 26th by the "Chicora" to Owen Sound. It realized $138.93, which ordered to be kept intact to furnish a new Hall. August 16th, 1869 R. W. Bro. J. K Kerr, D.D.G.M., paid his official visit. September 2nd, 1869. The proposal of Bro. Lindsay for a lease for a new Hall v;as accepted for ten years at $100 per year October 20th. 1869. A Melodeon was purchased for ^8. The use of the Hall was given temporarily to the new Oddfellows' Lodge at $1 per night. The Festival of June, 1870, was spent by the Brethi*en in Barrie at a Union Celebration with Corinthian and other Lodges. They had a large procession to the Church and heard an "eloquent discourse" from Rev. Bro. Mort- on . Then they marched to the beautiful grounds of Bro. W. D. Ard^gh and enjoyed the pleasures of union and fraternity allafternoon. August 17th, 1870. Bro. Robertson made his first appearance as » **R. W.", he having been elected Grand Junior Warden. R. W. Eco. J. K. Kerr, D.D G.M„ was also Dresent. October i2th, 1870. A committee was appointed to revise the by-laws. 41 V t February 8th, 1871. A resiolution was passed to re- eornnieiid the petition of the Stayner hiethren for anew Lodge there. June 7th, 187 1 . The 8um of $25 was donated to the relief of distressed Masons in Bradford. October 4th, 1871. Recommendation was again grant- ed for a new Lodge at Stayner. November Ist, 1871. A future Master was initiated in the person of Bro. .Tohn Ferguson. August 21st, 1872. Another future Master was in- itiated, Bro. J. F. Mathews. A resolution was passed to procure the photographs of all the Masters since the formation of the Lodge. September 18th, 1872. The Lodge received an oflBcial visit from R W. Br<». Henry Robertson, D. D. G. M.. of the Toronto District. Juljr 16th, 1873 A resolution was passp:l expressive of the high honor conferred upon the Lodge by the elec- tion of R. W. Bro. .Tohn Nettleton to the otSce of Grand Registrai, and returning thpiUks to him for the able manner in which he represented the Lodge at the Grand Lodge in Monireal. The Excursion this year was to Owen Sound on the "Chicora" and realized $46.75. May 6th, 1874. Bro. F. B. Gregory (who afterwards became Master,) was initiated. Septembei' 2nd, 1874. A resolution was passed ex- pressingdeeri regret at the decease of the Grand Secret- ary, R. W. Bro. T. B. HRrrit. December 23rd. 1874. Bro. John Ferguson was elect- ed Master, succeeding Bro. Nettleton. January 27th, l87o. A resolution of regret wap passed at the death of the Grand Master and the Converzatione which was proposed for the 17th February, was post- poned in consequence of his decease. Febiiiary 26th, 1875. At this meeting R. W. Bro. W. T, Toner, who afterwards became D. D. G. M. of the Georgian District, was initiatved. April 2nd. 1875. A vote* of thanks was passfd to R. "Wr Bro. H. Robertson for his present to tne Lodge of his Masonic Library. • May 26th. 1885. A vote of thanks was passed to Bro. P. i>oherty for a new ballot box. 43 June 23rd, 1S7.'». R. W. Bro. R. P. Stephens, D. D. G. M., made his official visit. Novemher 17th, 1875. Bro. Robertson received a vote of thanks for a Photo of the Grand Lodge. The year 1875, stands prominently forward in the history of IVIanito Lodge as being the year in which the great-est number of accession-* to membership was se- cured, there being no less than 17 initiations and two affiliations. April 1 9th, 1876. Bro. G. M. Ay Is worth, who after- wards became Master, was initiated. October 4th, 1876. . A letter was read from the Brethren of Parry Sound asking a recommendation for a new Lodge ther?. Bro. William Williame, who after- wards became Master, was initiated. W. Bro. John Ferguson closed a most successful term of two years, and was succeeded by Bro. Patrick Doherty January 3rd, 1877. An invitation was received to at- tend the opening of Prince Arthur Lodge at Flesherton. May 30th, 1877, Bro James C. Ovas, who has since held the office of the Grand Master, of Manitoba, was in- itiated. Thus Manito Lodge can claim to have furnish- ed two Grand Masters to the Craft and probably there are very few lodges that can make the same claim. December 26th, 1877. V. W. Bro. John Ferguson was installed as Grand Steward by R. W. Bro. John Nettleton. February 29th, 1878. A set ..f Lodge lamps was ordered to be presented to the Lodge in Stayner. August 14th, 1878. The committee appointed to con- sider the matter of dividing the Toronto District report- ed in faviir of a new District to be composed of all North of Bradford. January 8tb, 1879. The salary of the Secretary was fixed at $1 per meeting, whether regular or emergent. The Excursion this year realized $89. 4(). In July, 1879, an unfortunate boating accident oc- curred by which a brother f i om Baltimore lost his life, but two others were saved througl; the heroic exertions of Bro. George Collins, then Lighthouse keeper on Not- taWasaga Island, who saw the boat capsize, and with his son Charles immediately went to the rescue. The body <> ^,. - a.;^^;.■.. 43 «> of Bro. Robert Waddell was afterwards recovered and buried with Masonic Honors by Manito Lodge A vote of thanks was passed to Bro. Collins for his timely assist- ance in saving the parties capsized off the Island, and his great efforts to recover the body of Bro. Waddell. It is also proper to record that the services of Bro. Collins and Manito Lodge were handsomely acknowledged bv the survi'ors of the accident, and by Bro. Waddell s Lodge and family. A silver set of five pieces was pre- sented through Manito Lodge to Bro. Collins by the rescued Brothers Crosbv and Metheral, of Baltimore. The Excursion in 1880 realized $11.28. September 2nd, 18b(). An Address and a P.M. Jewel were presented to W. Bro. H. M. Cleland on his depart- ure for Kansas City . May 19th, 1881. It was resolved to purchase Bro. Robertson's Digest of Masonic Jurisprudence "to lay on the Secretary's Desk and not to be taken from the Lodge room." The Excursion in 1881 realized $31.75 October r2th, I8S1. It was resolved to ^rant the use of the Hall to the Oddfellows' Lodge until their new Hall is completed. This was a sequence of the great fire of Septem her, 188 1 , which destroyed most of the build- ings on Hurontario street and among others the Odd- frllows' rooms in the fourth fiat of T. Long & Brother's store. November 9th, 1881. The A. O. U. W. applied to rent the Lodge room for a year. It was refused as being **incompatible with the uses and principles of the Craft. March 8th, 1882. The Oddfellows presented a hand- some Bible to the Lodge, with a fratei nal Address ex- pressing their gratitude for the free use of the Hall, which was suitably acknowledged Api'il 5th, 1882. Bro. H. A. Currie, a future Master, was initiated. May 10th, 1882. R. W. Bro. John Creasor, D.D.G.M. made his official visit. June 25th, 1882. The Lodge attended divine service in the Presbyterian church, this being the first of a series of similar observances, and the inauguration t#f a laud- able custom which is still kept up. A District Lodge of Instruction was held on August 44 2P.th and 39th, 1883, at which a large number of brethren were pr*»t*'ent, including the Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Daniel Spry, and the D. D. G. M., R. W. Bio. John Creasor. The df^grees were all exemplified, the visitors properly entertained, and the whole affair was very suc- cessful. In December it was resolved to have the usual Con- versazione in our own Rooms about the last of January and "that all Masons in good standing, Masons'^ wives and children unmarried, and that Masons unmarried can bring as partner one unmarried lady not a Mason's child." On St. John's Day a P. M. Jewel was presented to W. Bro. W. R. Anderfon on his retirement from the Chair after three years service. He was succeeded by W. Bro. F. B. Gregorv. June 24th, 1884. A proposed by-law to prohibit the Eurchase of intDxicating liquors of any kind by the odge was negatived. The Excursion this year was on the steamer "Cam- pana" and realized $5.15. October 8th, 1884. R. W. Bro H. Robertson made his appearance as Deputy Grand Master. March 4th, 1884. The rent due from the Chapter was reduced to $*20 per year. April 29th, 1886. R. W. Bro. Robert King, D.D.G.M., made an official visit. June 3rd, 1885. Consent was given for the forma- tion of a new Lodge at Sault. Ste. Marie. The Excursion in 1885 realized $46.10. December 28th, 1885. VV. Bro. F. B. Gregory received a P. M. Jewel. The Excursion in 1886 realized $23.00. December l«ith, 1886. A complimentary Banquet was given by the Lodge to the Gi and Master, M. W . Bro. U. Robertson. January I2th, 1887- A resolution was adopted "that while the *Scott Act' is in force in this County that the Lodge as a Lodge or through its officers purchase ho alcoholic liquor." March 28th, 1888. R . W. Bro. H. Jennings, D. D. G. M., made an official visit and complimented the Lodge and the officers very highly for their efficient work. 45 June 27th, 1888. M. W. Bro. H. Hobertson was made an Honorary Member of Manito hodge "in recog- nition of his eminent services to Preerfifisonry." September 26th, 1K88. A bylaw wa