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Mystic Tie Fellowcraft

On 20th February 2012, John Carroll was passed to the second degree, at Mystic Tie Lodge No. 279 in Cambridge.

Pictured here is F.C. Brother John Carroll with the Worshipful Master Colin Heap, of Mystic Tie Lodge.

Congratulations to Mystic Tie and to the new Fellowcraft!

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January 2012 – District Update

HAGGIS! As Robbie Burns Day falls in January, that month has become the occasion of the annual Scottish celebration at New Light 744. The event was sold out, address to the haggis, bagpipes and all, and a good time was had by those who attended.

January is also always the occasion of a number of installations within the district…

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Allan Graystone – 50 Years a Past Master

L. to R. - RW Bro. David J. Cameron; W. Bro. Murray Ford, WM Temple Lodge No. 597; W. Bro. Allan Graystone; RW Bro. Bradley D. Fickling, DDGM London East


On Feb. 8, 2012, W. Bro. Allan Graystone, Past Master of Preston Lodge No.297, received a 50 year a past master pin and plaque at a meeting of Temple Lodge No. 597, London where he now resides. RW Bro. David Cameron happened to be there and so congratulated W. Bro. Graystone on behalf of Waterloo District.

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Waterloo 539 Installation

This January W. Bro Bob Gregory was installed into the East, at Waterloo 539. RW Bro. Brian Lowery was present for the installation and the investiture of the new year’s officers, following which the brethren and visitors were very appreciative of the many full trays of homemade lasagna, thanks to some of the lodge members wives!

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Bro. Alan Edward Leigh (1947-2012)

Born July 20, 1947
Member of Wilmot Masonic Lodge No 318, Baden Ontario
Initiated in the First Degree February 10, 2000
Passed to the Second Degree April 13, 2000
Raised to the Third Degree May 11, 2000

Passed to the Grand Lodge Above January 31, 2012
We cherish his memory in our hearts.

LEIGH, Alan Edward Suddenly on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital, in his 64th year. He will be missed by wife Renate, daughter Tatiana, son-in-law Tom, grandson Marcus and arriving soon granddaughter Sonja; daughter Yoshe, son-in-law Roger and grandson Tristan. Funeral is on Monday, February 6th, at Church of Latter-Day Saints, 10 Lorraine Ave., Kitchener, at 11 a.m

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December 2011 – District History

Concord Lodge 722 saw the installation of W. Bro. Colin Goheen in the east, as part of the ceremony of the evening at the Cambridge Temple in Hespeler,.

The installation was assisted by both V.W. Bro Dave Walden, as well as Colin’s father V.W. Bro Ralph Goheen.

The summons mentions 1 awaiting EA.

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2nd Annual Pancake Supper – Waterloo Oriental Band

Second Annual Waterloo Oriental Band Pancake Supper

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 – Serving 5-7 pm
KW Masonic Hall – 440 Weber St. N., Waterloo, ON

Pancakes, Sausages, Bacon
Coffee, Tea, Juice

* Door Prizes *
Open to everyone!
Adults $8 Children (4-12) $3

For tickets email noble.cbradley@gmail.com
Or contact any Waterloo Oriental Band member

Proceeds to benefit Shrine activities

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W. Bro. Marlen Kenneth Vincent

Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at home in Seaforth, at the age of 80 on Saturday, January 14, 2012, in the evening. He was born July 18, 1931 in Brant County.

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Curling Bonspeil… Fast Approaching!

Are you harboring a keen desire to try that truly Canadian sport where men get to sweep and still be “manly”?  You can!  The Waterloo District Masonic Bonspiel is being held on Saturday February 18th at the Ayr Curling Club.  Sign up as a foursome, or sign up as an individual.  Either way your guaranteed a great day of fun, fellowship, and great food.  The cost is only $65 per person, which includes 2 games of curling, breakfast muffins/bagels/coffee, and a mid-day meal.  There’s a 9:00 am draw, an 11:00 am draw, and you’ll be home for dinner time!
Contact W.B. Doug Fickling at dougfickling@rogers.com for sign up, or more info.
Hurry Hard!!!!
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8th Annual Military Table Lodge

Waterloo District
8th Annual Military Table Lodge

 Saturday February 4, 2012                                                       

Waterloo Temple Banquet Room
Social Hour:      5:30 pm
Lodge Opens:    6:30 pm
Dinner:             7:00 pm 

Door Prizes & Draws $40.00 per person
CONTACT – Kim McGeagh 519-742-6148 or Richard Kaufman 519-620-2615

No Regalia – Business Suits

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