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Page 1: Lodge Carbonear book May 19, 2009 no page numbersgreatest for such a group of men. ... Bro. Jim Ash Right Worshipful ... like to thank all the brethren who have participated in thefreemasonry.nf.ca/homecarbonear/Masonic

Lodge Carbonear No.1043 SC

1909 2009

The Master, Officers and Brethren Of

Lodge McLeod No.27, Coley’s Point, NL

Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador

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Master, Office-bearers and Brethren of Lodge Carbonear # 1043 11 April 2009 Dear Brethren, It is my honor and pleasure to bring you the heartiest congratulations on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and the District Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador, on achieving your Centennial Anniversary. The outstanding achievements and high profile activity, in Carbonear and the surrounding area, since the Erection of your Lodge, are well known, greatly respected and have enriched the lives of many, and are the fruits leading to this very auspicious milestone. We are sure that, on this very special occasion, you will have a very successful and exciting Centennial Celebration which, we trust, will be the start of another successful Century for Lodge Carbonear. Yours Faithfully and Fraternally,

Bro. Lester W. Bowering Right Worshipful District Grand Master Grand Lodge of Scotland in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and LabradorThe Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and LabradorThe Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and LabradorThe Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador

One hundred years ago some Masons in your area had a vision; a vision of a community of men with character and integrity; a vision of a community that would be the greatest for such a group of men. Today you celebrate that vision and on behalf of your Brethren in the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland and Labrador I extend heartiest congratulations. May you continue to prosper and, by your life and witness, continue to make your community a better place to in which to live. Fraternally, Lawrence G. Moss Grand Master

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Brethren, I wish to thank you for the support you have shown me, by electing me to serve as Master of Lodge Carbonear in this our 100th Anniversary Year. During my term in office, I will work hard to help lay the cornerstone for the next 100 years, by building on the great traditions of Lodge Carbonear and using them to attract good young men to the benefits of Freemasonry. New Members are the lifeblood of any organization, they bring new ideas, and enthusiasm and they help rekindle the spirit of the existing membership. In addition fellowship is an important part of our fraternity and we will work to make this a priority in the coming year. Let us all work together to make Lodge Carbonear and the Masonic Fraternity an integral part of our community. Yours Fraternally, Bro. Jim Ash Right Worshipful Master Lodge Carbonear #1043

Message from Outgoing Master of Lodge 1043 Carbonear, S.C. On behalf of the Brethren, Office Bearers & myself I would like to take this opportunity to welcome one & all to our most prestigious & historic event of celebrating 100 years of Scottish Freemasonry in Carbonear! Also at this time I would like to thank all the brethren who have participated in the various committees that have led up to this event! It indeed has been a very rewarding year in office for me & I couldn’t ask for a better ending for my final days in the office of Master of Lodge Carbonear then in the participation of the Rededication ceremony which will take place at our Lodge on Friday, May 29, 2009 & on Saturday May 30, 2009 to pass the reigns over to the new Master elect James Ash to commence with another 100 years of Scottish Freemasonry in Carbonear! I hope each & every one of you enjoy the festivities for this historic weekend which have been culminated by the brethren of Lodge# 1043 Carbonear. Bro. Craig Penney Past Master

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Message from the MayorMessage from the MayorMessage from the MayorMessage from the Mayor

As Mayor of the Town of Carbonear and on behalf of my

colleagues on Council, I would like to extend congratulations

to Masonic Lodge #1043, on the occasion of their 100th

Anniversary.

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all those

participating in the activities and events planned for this

historic occasion. While visiting our beautiful and historic

town, please enjoy the amenities that the Town of Carbonear

has to offer and the hospitality of our residents.

Again, congratulations and best wishes as you celebrate 100

years of service to Carbonear and area.

Sincerely,

Mayor Sam SladeMayor Sam SladeMayor Sam SladeMayor Sam Slade

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The History of Lodge #1043 Carbonear In the beginning… In 1717 the Grand Lodge of England was formed; during 1736 the Grand Lodge of Scotland was constituted. In 1866 in Newfoundland, Lodge Tasker #454 became the first Lodge formed under the Scottish Constitution. In 1867 Lodge Hr. Grace #476 was the second formed. Carbonear… On 7 March 1908, various citizens met at the Magistrate’s Room in the Court House in Carbonear to consider the possibility of forming a Masonic Lodge. Those present included Messrs. Alfred Penney, J.P.; Robert Duff; Sgt. A.S. Newhook; Const. J.R. Wells; J.R. Goodison and Dr. A. D. Boyle. These gentlemen formed a committee and, after holding three meetings, decided that a petition would be forwarded under the Scottish Constitution of Freemasonry to the District Grand Lodge of Newfoundland. This group received a cable message on 8 May 1908 which notified those involved that their petition was accepted. The Official Charter of “Lodge Carbonear # 1043”, which was issued in Scotland, was sent to Newfoundland by service mail. The Charter arrived in Carbonear in late December of 1908.

On 6 January 1909, our Lodge was officially chartered. Our inaugural meeting (held on a Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.) was conducted in the Orange Lodge. The District Grand Secretary at this time was Brother Tessier, the first to officially read the Charter of Lodge #1043. District Grand Director of Ceremonies -- Brother F. J. Cross -- then proclaimed the lodge.

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Our first meeting…Presiding at our first meeting was the Right Worshipful District Grand Master Brother J. Cowan. Those attending included 57 visiting brethren (mostly from St. John’s), with representation from the United District Grand Lodge of England, Harbour Grace, and others. The next seven meetings also occurred at the Orange Lodge.

Other charter members of Lodge Carbonear included: Brother W.F. Penney, WSW; Brother Albert S. Newhook, WJW; Brother John R. Goodison, Secretary; Brother Alfred Penney, Treasurer; Brother Robert Duff, SD; Brother G. L. Stanaford, JD; Brother Josiah H. Penney, IG; and Brother Constable Robert. J. Wells Tyler. Additional members of the Masonic order residing in Carbonear who attended the opening, and who had signified their intention of joining the new Lodge, were Brothers John Duff, George Smith, George Nicholl, William Duff, James Pike, George Gent, and Orestes Foote.

The first Master of Lodge Carbonear was Dr. Albert Desbrassay Boyle. He was born in Charlottetown P.E.I. in 1855. Shortly after graduating from McGill University Medical School in 1877, he moved to Carbonear and established a medical practice. In 1881 he married Sophie Maddock, the daughter of Robert and Amelia (Guy) Maddock, a prominent Carbonear merchant family.

Dr. Boyle became a Master in the Grand Lodge of Scotland in 1889 at Lodge Harbour Grace # 476. He retired in 1921 and moved to the United States. On 9 November 1922, he was made an honorary life member of our Lodge.

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Establishing a permanent home…After holding several meetings at the Orange Lodge, the Brethren decided that it was time to look for a permanent home. Coincidentally, it was around this time that the trustees of the Methodist Church decided to sell the Old Day School. Mr. William Udell was appointed to auction it off. The school was a two storey building with classrooms for the boys on the lower level and those for the girls on the top floor. Previously, the school had been utilized by the Sons of Temperance Society. Eventually, this building was closed when a new school was built in 1908- our members considered it an excellent location for our new Masonic home.

On 28 January 1908, the newly formed Lodge discussed acquiring the building and, on 11 February 1908, the green light was given to Brothers J. Duff and A.S. Newhook to go ahead and buy it- their spending limit was $500. On 18 Feb 1908, they officially purchased the building from the Methodist Church for $400. After some extensive renovations (not to exceed $200), the first meeting was held in the Temple on 8 April 1909. On 11 March 1909, the building was insured for $1000. Monthly membership dues of 20 cents were announced. The Ceremony of Dedication and Consecration of the present Masonic Temple followed on 5 January 1910. This ceremony was presided over by Brother John Cowan RWDGM of Newfoundland, under the Grand Lodge of Scotland.

The first petition for membership in the new hall, accompanied by the usual fee, was from George Winsor, Nicolas Powell, Donald Cameron and F. W. Lawdon. During the first meeting, there were a number of presentations: Brother John Duff presented the Lodge with an organ; Brother Stanaford presented a desk for the secretary; Brother R. Duff presented the mahogany for the pedestals (Brother A. Penney fashioned the pedestals);

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Brother John Tapp presented a pair of door knockers; and Mr. & Mrs. Duff made the cushions which adorn the long benches.

During this time period, the only access to the New Lodge was through Cemetery Lane, which was also referred to as Meeting House Lane. In 1911, the secretary wrote our government representative requesting that a new road to the Lodge be constructed – this street is now called Masonic Avenue.

Through the years…Carbonear Lodge grew steadily and, on 21 September 1921, it sponsored a sister Lodge in Heart’s Content. Up to that date there were a number of men from Heart’s Content in Lodge Carbonear.

On 13 Dec 1923, a committee was formed to procure a radio for Lodge Carbonear. Evidently, members believed that a radio would "lead to many pleasant hours spent by brethren". According to some of our older members, brethren could come to Lodge Carbonear on certain nights and, for a small fee, listen to the radio. This radio can still be seen behind our bar in the club room.

Throughout the years we have had the fortune to have many capable and dedicated Masters; however, on 14 May 1936, we made Masonic History. The Right Worshipful Master, Brother Frank P. Pike, was installed as Master of Carbonear Lodge for the fourth year in succession. This was the first time since the Institution of the District Grand Lodge of Scotland in 1843 that a RWM was elected and installed for so many consecutive years. Indeed, Brother Pike’s re-election was quite an honor- it demonstrates the esteem and affection in which he was held.

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Over the years, various brethren have gathered various memorabilia for Lodge Carbonear; for instance, on 31 May 1939, the District Grand Master Right Worshipful Brother D .M. Macfarlane presented our RW Master Brother Frank Davis with a gavel given to him by his brother and made out of the same quality of stone which was used in the building of King Solomon's Temple. On 8 January 1948, the Reverend Brother Canon Rusted presented an oak chair on behalf of The Right Worshipful District Grand Master, George R. Williams Esq. M.B.E. This chair was to be used by the Right Worshipful Master. The following derives from the minutes:

I am presenting this chair for the Right Worshipful Masters use to Lodge Carbonear, as a token of appreciation of the happy days my father, the late Walter Banks Williams spent in Carbonear about the year 1874, when he was an employee of the fine old pioneer firm of John Rorke and Son, and of the friendship and fellowship he enjoyed with the late John Rorke esq. father of the present John Rorke of the same firm. The late Mr. John Rorke and my father slept in the same bed in the old stone house, when his family lived over the shop. Mr. John Rorke and my father were great friends in their youth and he always held the firm highly in his estimation for their business integrity and efficiency. (The late Walter Banks Williams was the Past Master of Avalon Lodge.)

Certainly, quite a few items have been presented to Lodge Carbonear over the years. Some of these items include: -the apron belonging to the late Brother Harold Fraize (10 February1966) presented by Brother James Burges on behalf of Mrs. Fraize. The apron was slated to remain at Lodge Carbonear, to be used by visiting brethren.

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• The apron of the late Brother Mose Parsons (12 October 1967) was presented for the same reason.

• The apron and jewel of the late Brother Graham Moores was presented (9 May 1968-given by his wife). It was placed on the wall in the East in his memory.

• a Past Masters jewel belonging to Brother Fredrick Garland of Lower Island Cove (10 May1979)

• PM J.C. Penney presented RWM Ronald Garland with a ballot box stand for Lodge Carbonear (8 January 1981)

• the family of the late William Duff presented by mail his MM apron to Lodge Carbonear (13 September 1984)

• Brother Gary Earle was presented to the floor of Lodge Carbonear where he presented his father's Past Masters jewels. Brother Gary Earle was the son of the late PM Ronald W. Earle (23 May 1986)

• PM Brother Clifford L. F. Pike presented the PM Jewels of his father, PM Brother W.J.M. Pike, and his uncle PM Brother Frank Moores (9 October 1986)

• PM Brother Art Thomas presented to the RWM the apron and jewels of the late PM William E. Udell (October 1986)

• Most recently, the jewels and apron of the late PM Ben Davis were presented by his son Frank. The items mentioned represent a fraction

In 1984, the late Brother Eric Taylor spearheaded a committee to plan our 75th anniversary celebrations. The committee was comprised of the following members: Brothers Ben Davis, John C. Penney, Fred Martin, Charles Burgess, Milton Peach, Clarence Delaney and Cyril Legrow. The celebration events were scheduled for 22 September 1984, with a Lodge Carbonear meeting at 3:00pm-

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A dinner and dance followed at the Carbonear Lions Den. On Sunday we attended a service at St. James Anglican Church, which coincided with the church’s 120th anniversary.

Our activities… Although Masonic ritual varies between jurisdictions, a consistent message conveyed to every candidate is that charity is an essential part of Freemasonry. From this philosophy comes much of a 'Mason's work', given freely and willingly. We remain unchallenged as "the world's greatest philanthropy!"

No one could completely list all of the charitable work done by this Lodge or Freemasons in general. There is much that is local and private. In fact, a lot of Masonic charity occurs in this quiet way. However we will name a few of the organizations we support to give a feel of what we do. We support the Heart & Stroke Association, the Kiwanis Music Festival, Epilepsy Newfoundland & Labrador, the T. C. Foundation, The Carbonear Volunteer Fire Department, the Shriners Sick Children Hospitals and many more. As you can see we are a very active organization.

The future… From a battery operated radio offering a source for news of the day, we have progressed with the times and are now connected to the wider world via the Internet. Indeed, the past 100 years have brought much change to Lodge Carbonear. Through it all, we stand strong and proud. From our first candidate back in 9 January 1909, to our newest member welcomed on 9 Jan 2009, Lodge Carbonear continues to positively influence the morals and values of its members.

This page was sponsored by

Ruby’s Drive In Ltd. (Mary Brown’s)

P.O. Box 239 Hr. Grace, NL, AOA 2MO

(709) 596- 5637

Our Immediate Past Master, Brother Craig Penney, embodies the characteristics of our brotherhood, an organization rooted in tradition and committed to community involvement. He is a fourth generation Mason. His great Grandfather, Brother John Butt, Grand Father Brother Ronald Earle PM, and father Brother James Penney PM were all members of Lodge Carbonear- this is only one example of members continuing family involvement.

Carbonear Lodge has continued to prosper. We continue to welcome new members and to share in the mysteries of Freemasonary. With PM Brother Joseph Thoms chairing, we now celebrate our centenary.

The next 100 years will present different challenges for Carbonear Lodge and Freemasonry everywhere, but we can be assured that our wonderful organization and its thoughtful members will rise to meet each and every challenge as we forge ahead.

You can learn more facts about us online by visiting the District Grand Lodge website at:

http://www.freemasonry.nf.ca/

Once there click on the Lodges link in the top right corner to see our webpage.

Thank you,

Brother Keith C. Thomas M.M.

This page was sponsored by:

Noel’s Funeral Homes & Heritage Memorials

106 Water Street, Carbonear, NL A1Y 1A9

(709) 596-575

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Noel Motors & Transit Limited (1946-2009)

& Associated Companies (1966- 2009)

Noel’s Turkey Farm (1970 – 2009)

A Choice Local Product

92 Highroad South Carbonear, NL A1Y 1A4

Tel: 596-5193 Fax: 596-7760

Email: [email protected]

Free Masonry has made a remarkable contribution. The 72 Masters & Office Bearers who have served with distinction for a century has left a rich legacy. We wish you well as you enter your second century to pursue the noble ideals on which the

fraternity is founded.

Monsignor McCarthy Council # 5902

Knights of Columbus, Carbonear, Newfoundland Adelaide

Carbonear, NL, A1Y1A1

Phone: (709) 596-5301

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Congratulations to Lodge Carbonear #1043

A.F. & A. M., S. C.

On the Celebration of 100 years of Freemasonary

In Carbonear 1909-2009

From the Officers and Nobles of

Trinity –Conception Shrine Club (Under the jurisdiction of the MAZOL Shriners)

President ……………………..………….III. Sir Herman Walters, PP Vice President ……………………………………… Noble Nigel Mercer Secretary ……………………………………………..Noble Fred Baldwin Treasurer …………………………………….……….Noble Harold Laing Directors ……………………………………...Noble Graham Osbourne Noble Charlie Noel Noble Rex Cottor, PDGM Noble Eli Bryant Chaplain ……………………………………………….Noble Boyd Vivian Past President ……………………………………..Noble Wilson Peddle

Congratulations to Lodge Carbonear #1043

A.F. & A. M., S. C.

On the Celebration of 100 years of Freemasonary

In Carbonear 1909-2009

From the Officers and Nobles of

Corner Brook Shrine ClubCorner Brook Shrine ClubCorner Brook Shrine ClubCorner Brook Shrine Club

11 West St., Corner Brook

A2H 2Y6

(709) 634-2287

Email: [email protected]

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Congratulations to Lodge Carbonear #1043

A.F. & A. M., S. C.

On the Celebration of 100 years of Freemasonary

In Carbonear 1909-2009

From the Officers and Nobles of

St. John’s Shrine ClubSt. John’s Shrine ClubSt. John’s Shrine ClubSt. John’s Shrine Club

530 Topsail Road PO Box1386,

St. John's, NL A1C 5N5 Phone 368-5459

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Congratulations and Best Wishes to Lodge Carbonear No. 1043

A.F. & A.M.S.C.

On celebrating 100 Years of Freemasonry

On behalf of our Club President, Noble Jerry Appleby,

we wish you a very successful event, one filled with both Profit & Pleasure

from

The Nobles & Ladies of The Boot Shrine Club

The Southern Most Oases In The Newfoundland & Labrador Shrine Family

Serving the needs of children on the Burin Peninsula who suffer

from Orthopedic Disorders, Spinal Cord Injury, Burns, and Cleft Lip

& Palate

Royal LaPage Professionals 2000 Inc.

Suite 203 Credit Union Building 119 Columbus Drive

Carbonear A1Y 1A6

Royal Lapage Professional 2000 Inc. offering a full range of real estate services on the Avalon Peninsula. Realtors Shirley Deering, Roy Saunders and Al Stacey

offer all their potential clients a free estimate of the market value of their properties and provide more than

adequate advertising to sell anything listed

For service call

Roy Saunders at 596-8881 Cell 589-6489 Shirley Deering at 596-8111 Cell 596-0188

Al Stacey 596-8111 Cell 589-6302

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Congratulations to

Lodge Carbonear #1043

On attaining your 100th anniversary of Freemasonary in Carbonear, Newfoundland

From

Lodge Conception No. 1679 S.C.

The Right Worshipful Master

Clayton T. Handrigan, Office bearers and Brethren

Clarke’s

Furniture, Appliances, Flooring

25-31 Cathedral St. Harbour Grace, NL

Ph: (709) 596- 5484 Fax: (709) 596- 5483 Cell: (709) 589-6484

Email: [email protected]

Mailing address:

P.O.Box 282

Carbonear, NL A1Y 1B6

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Land &Sea Welding

P.O.Box 68 Carbonear, NL

A1Y 1B5

George Rowe Owner/ President

Certified Struct. Steel Fabrications & Erectors

Fully Equipped Modern Fabrication Plant Portable Welding Service

Boom Truck Service Steel & Aluminum

Phone (709) 596-6484 Fax: (709) 596- 7260

Email: [email protected]

Congratulations to

Lodge Carbonear #1043

On attaining your 100th anniversary of Freemasonary in Carbonear, Newfoundland

From

Lodge Hearts Content No. 1275 S.C.

Office Bearers for 2009-2010

RWM: Bro. Martin E. Meadus IPM: Bro. Donald Crocker PM Dep. M: Bro. Donald E. Burt PM Sub M: William. H. Clarke WSW Bro. W. Boyd Vivian PM WJW Bro. Carson Evely Secretary Bro. Eli H. Bryant PM Treasurer Bro. David G. Dawe PM Almoner Bro. R. Neil Penney PM Dir. of Ceremonies Bro. Wilson H. Peddle PM Chaplain Bro. Ernest C. Bishop Librarian Bro. Kinsley Welsh SD Bro. W. Rex Cotter PM JD Bro. Irvin Green PM BB Bro. S. Maxwell Cram PM Asst. Sec Bro. Wayne A. George PM In. Guard Bro. Woodrow King PM Sr. Steward WR Clarke Mar ch Jr. Steward Bro. Murray Crocker Tyler Bro. Frank Cumby

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In Memory of Bro. Wm. E. Udell Bro. Wm. E. Udell Bro. Wm. E. Udell Bro. Wm. E. Udell

P.M.P.M.P.M.P.M.

Master ofMaster ofMaster ofMaster of Lodge Carbonear #1043 Lodge Carbonear #1043 Lodge Carbonear #1043 Lodge Carbonear #1043 1973197319731973----1974197419741974

Also member of the

Mazol Shriners & Trinity Conception

Shrine Club

Congratulations to

Lodge Carbonear #1043

On attaining your 100th anniversary of Freemasonary in Carbonear, Newfoundland

From

Fidelity Lodge Grand Bank

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Lodge

Newfoundland Kilwinning A.F & A.M., S.C.

Freemason’s Hall, Masonic Park, Mount Pearl

RWM Bro. Thomas Johnson

And the brethren of Lodge Newfoundland Kilwinning

No. 1754, Sc Send warm and fraternal greetings

and congratulations to Lodge Carbonear No. 1043 on the

Celebration of your Lodge 100th Anniversary

In Memory of

Bro. Ronald C.Garland Bro. Ronald C.Garland Bro. Ronald C.Garland Bro. Ronald C.Garland P.M.P.M.P.M.P.M.

Master of Lodge Carbonear #1043Master of Lodge Carbonear #1043Master of Lodge Carbonear #1043Master of Lodge Carbonear #1043 1978197819781978----1979197919791979

From the Garland FamilyFrom the Garland FamilyFrom the Garland FamilyFrom the Garland Family

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Congratulations to

Lodge Carbonear #1043

On attaining your 100th anniversary of Freemasonary in Carbonear, Newfoundland

From

Lodge Mackay No. 1129 Bay Roberts

Chartered February 5, 1914, Consecrated July 8, 1914

In Memory of

John Cornish

Master Mason

Joined Dec 13, 1923 1925 - 1951 Organist Lodge #1043

FromFromFromFrom

Art, Joan, Scott & Keith ThomasArt, Joan, Scott & Keith ThomasArt, Joan, Scott & Keith ThomasArt, Joan, Scott & Keith Thomas

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Full page sponsors of $50.00

Farnham Lodge of Research #33 GLNL

P .O. Box 21311 St. John’s, NL

A1A 5G6 (709) 576-6591

Avalon Industrial & Marine Supply LTD. Equipment Rentals, Sales & Service

Your Authorized Still Dealer in Bay Roberts and Carbonear

(709) 596-7402 (709) 786-3276

Unity Lodge of Installed Masters #31

64 Fraser Rd., Gander, NL

A1V 1K9 (709) 256-8379

Gander Masonic Lodge #16

10 Lindberg Rd. Gander, NL A1V1T8

(709) 256-3689

Lodge Hr .Grace #476

Box. 431 Harbour Grace, NL

A0A 2M0 (709) 596-2015

Botwood Masonic Lodge # 9

P. O. Box 794 Botwood, NL

AOH 1E0

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Avalon Lodge # 2, GLNL

P. O. Box 23151

Churchill Square St. John’s, NL

A1B 4J9

Red Circle

Bro. John Commerford P.M. 126 Water St.

Carbonear, NL (709) 596- 7727

Short Stop Foods

High Road South Carbonear, NL

In Memory of the late Claude Garland M.M.

Baccalieu Dental Inc.

Dr. R.D. Jones 16 Goff Avenue Carbonear, NL

A1Y 1A6 (709) 596-2262

Gander Shrine Club

10 Lindbergh Rd. Gander, NL

A1V 1T8 (709) 256- 4568

Airways Lodge No. 26

Grand Lodge of NL & Lab 10 Lindbergh Rd.

Gander, NL A1V 1T8

(709) 256- 7566 Email: [email protected]

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Notre Dame Lodge No.6

Grand Lodge of NL & Lab Springdale, Newfoundland

First Colony Lodge of Installed Masters No. 29

Grand Lodge of NL & Lab. St. John’s, Newfoundland

“Keep your town clean, recycle”

Lodge MicMac #25

P. O. Box 621 Baie Verte, NL AOK 1BO

Email: [email protected]

St. John’s Lodge No. 1

Torbay, NL Wishing you congratulations on your centennial!

The Town of Carbonear

P. O. Box 999 - 256 Water Street NL, A1Y 1C5

Telephone: (709) 596-3831 Fax: (709) 596-5021 Email: [email protected]

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Half page sponsors of $35.00

Harold Laing 26 Water Street

Carbonear, NL, A1Y 1B1 (709) 596-3305

Email: [email protected]

Polaris Lodge #17 P.O.Box 76 Stn C Goose Bay, NL

Royal Canadian Legion Br.23 P.O.Box 544

Carbonear, NL A1Y 1B9

Fong’s 143 Columbus Drive,

Carbonear, NL A1Y 1A6

(709) 596- 5114 (709) 596- 5115

Munn Insurance 52 Powell Drive Carbonear, NL

A1Y 1A5

Clarenville Masonic Lodge No.23

2 A Masonic Terrace Clarenville, NL

A5A 1N2

Union Lodge # 28 GLNL Trinity, NL

Whelan’s Motor Works Ltd. 123 Columbus Drive

Carbonear, NL A1Y 1A5

Email: [email protected]

Advance Auto Care Ltd. 74 Powell Drive Carbonear, NL (709) 596- 5616

Fullerton Agencies Alliance Security Systems

149 Water Street Carbonear, NL (709) 596-7969

Penney’s Transport & Courier

15 Industrial Crescent P .O. Box 956 Carbonear, NL

A1Y 1C4 (709) 596-5747 1-888-596-5747

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Jancar Services Ltd. T/A BJ’s Hair Styling Site 3, Comp. 10, RR1

T. C. Square Carbonear, NL, A1Y 1C6 (709) 596-2965

Strickland Agencies Ltd. Ted Strickland

President 219 Water Street, Box 745, Carbonear

Newfoundland A1Y 1C2

(709) 596-6902 Fax: (709) 596-7451

Email: [email protected]

Sooley’s Gas Bar & Confectionary Ltd. 139 Columbus Dr.

Carbonear, NL A1Y 1A6

(709) 596- 4004

Lodge Westmoorland Mount Pearl St. John’s

Robert Hayward & Sons Ltd Conception Bay Hwy, Spaniards Bay, Newfoundland A0A 3X0

709-786-7152

Freshwater Maunufactoring Ltd. Leslie Swain

P.O.Box 62,Carbonear, NL, A1Y1B5 (709)596-1277 Fax (709) 596-0406

Leslie Swain Contracting

P.O.Box 62 Carbonear , NL

A1Y 1B5 (709) 596-1507

Email : [email protected]

Landfall Lodge #12 Bonavista, NL

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Lodge Carbonear #1043, A.F. & A.M. S.C Charter Members and Original Officers

Albert D. Boyle Worshipful Master William F. Penney Worshipful Senior Warden Albert S. Newhook Worshipful Junior Warden John R. Goodison Secretary Alfred Penney Treasurer Robert Duff Senior Deacon G. L. Stanaford Junior Deacon Joseph H. Penney Inner Guard Robert J. Wells Tyler

Past Masters *Deceased *1909-10 Albert D. Boyle *1953-55 Eric N. Taylor 1987-88 Roy Saunders *1910-11 William F Penney *1955-58 George B. Davis 1988-89 Graham Mercer *1911-12 Albert S. Newhook *1958-60 George Stenaford 1989-90 James Penney *1912-13 Robert Duff *1960-61 Harold J. Fraize 1990-91 George Penney *1913-14 John Duff *1961-64 James Burgess *1991-92 Alex Pinhorn *1914-15 John R. Goodison *1964-66 Clifford Pike 1992-93 Frederick Baldwin * 1915-16 George N. Dean *1966-67 Ronald W. Earle 1993-94 Vincent J. Butt *1916-17 William G. Cameron *1967-68 John G. Penney 1994-95 Randolph Butt *1917-18 James P. Guy *1968-69 Stanley G. Crummey *1995-96 Ray Sweetland *1918-22 Robert Duff 1969-70 Oscar Parsons 1996-97 Clarence F. Parsons *1922-23 Leonard Ash *1970-71 William C. R. Seller 1997-98 Bruce Forward *1925-27 John H. Penney 1971-73 Arthur Thomas 1998-99 Frederick Baldwin *1927-29 William Clarke *1973-74 William Udell 1999-00 Roy S. Moores *1929-30 W.J. Mortimer Pike *1974-75 Walter C. Milley 2000-01 George Penney *1930-33 Stephen Russell 1975-76 Cecil S. Oates 2001-02 Stephen J. Barrett * 1933-37 Frank P. Pike 1976-77 Joseph E. Thoms 2002-03 John M. Comerford *1937-39 Silas W. Moores *1977-78 Fred Butler 2003-04 Vincent Butt *1939-41 Frank Davis *1978-79 Ronald C. Garland 2004-05 Victor Simms *1941-43 Fred Hawker 1979-81 George E. Garland 2005-06 Joseph Thoms *1943-45 John H. Penney 1981-82 Charles R. Frampton 2006-07 George Greeley *1945-47 Graham Moores 1982-83 Milton Peach 2007-08 Kevin J. Butt *1947-48 Frank Moores *1983-84 Clarence Delaney 2008-09 Craig Penney 1948-50 Cyril B. Legrow 1984-85 George Janes *1950-51 Fred Hawker 1985-86 Frederick Marin *1951-53 Joseph P. Pike *1986-87 John C. Burgess RWM Bro. James Ash WSW Bro. John Comerford PM WJW Bro. Charles Piercey Senior Deacon Bro. Randy Butt PM Junior Deacon Thomas Swain Senior Steward Bro. Bruce Forward PM Junior Steward Bro. Roy Saunders PM Secretary Bro. Kevin Butt PM Assistant Secretary Bro. Howard Baker Treasurer Bro. Keith C. Thomas Inner Tyler Bro. Herman Walters Outer Tyler Bro. Arthur Oates Past Master Bro. Craig Penney PM Director of Ceremonies Bro. George Greeley PM Almoner Bro. Joe Thoms PM Depute Master Bro. Art Thomas PM Substitute Master Bro. James Penney PM Chaplain Bro. George Penney PM Bible Bearer Vacant