Brethren my talk this evening will be on Brotherly Love
Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all. ~Alexander the Great

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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

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.

New Light Lodge 744 does not meet in December. This lodge is unique in that it meets in two locations depending on the month – Sept., Oct., Nov., Jan. in Cambridge (1 Groh Ave) and February, March, April, May, in Waterloo (440 Weber St. N).

Brotherhood Lodge 723 completed a short business meeting, at which Grand Lodge certificates were presented to recently raised MMs, before closing and joining Temple Lodge 690, for their combined December meeting and wine & cheese fellowship night. The evening became somewhat of a three-lodge evening, as both lodges assisted visiting brethren from Waterloo Lodge, to complete an enjoyable 2nd degree for Brother Mark Diebold. The evening really showed the inclination and ability for brethren from several lodges in the district to work together in harmony and success, and the night was enjoyed by all. Brotherhood’s trestleboard reported 1 new applicant, 1 awaiting FC, 1 awaiting MM; while Temple’s trestleboard reports 1 awaiting MM, and 3 new applications.

Preston Lodge 297 at the first meeting of their Masonic year, raised Brother Alan Brossault to the 3rd degree, and also presented a GL certificate to Brother Bruce Conning following him proving his proficiency in the 3rd. The trestleboard reports 4 awaiting FC. On a sadder note, the lodge was called upon by the family of W. Bro William McMurtie, P.M of Lodge 51 of Ayshire Scotland, upon his passing to the Grand Lodge above, to perform a memorial service on Dec 21. We cherish his memory in our hearts.

Glenrose Lodge 628 elected VW Brother Ron Bock to the East.

Mystic Tie Lodge 279 enjoyed a short “business only” meeting, followed by their annual Christmas dinner.

Twin City Lodge 509 recognized several brethren for long service to Masonry – W. Bro. Steve Arnold (WM in 1990) received his 25 year pin. W. Bro. Dave Lowater (WM in 1967) received his 50 year pin. The lodge also had the pleasure of passing Bro. Jason McCullough to the 2nd Degree. The trestleboard reports 1 awaiting EA, 5 awaiting MM, and 1 new application.

Wilmot Lodge 318 celebrated the Christmas season with a members dinner at EJ’s prior to a short regular meeting, followed by Masonic education. The trestleboard reports 3 awaiting EA, 1 awaiting MM and 1 new affiliation.

Alma Lodge 72 elected W. Bro. David Orton to be re-installed as master at the first meeting in 2012. The trestleboard reports 2 awaiting EA, 4 awaiting FC.

Grand River Lodge 151, following a short business meeting, enjoyed their annual Christmas party and pot-luck summer with families. The lodge continues to enjoy a busy trestleboard, with 3 new applications, 2 new ballots, and 1 new affiliation noted in the summons.

At Ayr Lodge 172, V.W. Bro. Ray Williams was installing master for the evening, as W. Bro. John Wilson was re-installed in the east, and the officers for the ensuing Masonic year invested. Brethren enjoyed fellowship and an evening repast following the lodge, compliments of the master.

New Dominion Lodge 205 at the first regular meeting of their Masonic year, jumped right in and provided an excellent 3rd degree for Sean Rutherford of Waterloo lodge before a full lodge room, showing again the Masonic virtues of kindness and assistance. December also saw brethren and families enjoy a well attended Christmas Social and Pot-Luck held at the Lutheran Church in Waterloo. The summons mentions 1 awaiting MM and 1 new applicant.

Waterloo Lodge 539 experienced a very busy December. At the regular meeting W. Bro. Bob Gregory was re-elected as master, following which the lodge held their traditional wine & cheese fellowship evening. Later in the month officers and brethren visited New Dominion 205, who hosted the raising of Brother Sean Rutherford to the 3rd degree. And yet again in December the lodge visited once more, this time to the combined Christmas season meeting of Temple 690 and Brotherhood 723, where these lodges hosted the passing of Brother Mark Diebold to the 2nd degree. Thanks to the brethren of the district for their fraternal assistance and fellowship! The lodge trestleboard reports 3 awaiting MM, 4 awaiting FC, 2 awaiting EA, 1 new affiliation, and 6 new applicants.

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

As always, back issues of P&E Essentials are available online at this page, compliments of Toronto West district.

Marlen lived in Ayr working as owner/manager of Vincent Farm Equipment then moved to Seaforth in 1968 when he and Warren purchased the farm dealership owned by John Bach. He was actively involved in the community and his memberships include: Lions Clubs International, Shriners International and Bluewater Shrine Club, Barbershop Harmony Society, The Grand Lodge – A.F. and A.M. of Canada, Brittania Lodge #170, Ayr Lodge #172, 50 years a freemason and Canada East Equipment Dealers Association. He was a member of Northside United Church in the choir and involved in the Seaforth Community Hospital Board and Foundation.

Dearly loved husband of Jane Vincent (Dance) for 57 years. Loving father of Bryan and his wife Lynda (Feagan) of Seaforth, Lynda and her husband Brian Ruston of Sarnia and Barry and his wife Brenna (Wein) of Seaforth. Cherished grandpa to Brent, Julie, Bradley, Deana, Janeen, Adam and Alex. Dear brother to Warren Vincent and his wife Laura of Ayr; brother-in-law to Don Dance and his wife Shirley of Ayr and Doug Dance and his wife Carole of Paris. Predeceased by his daughter Karen; and parents Leslie and Flora (Ball) Vincent.

He and Jane enjoyed a lot of travelling and loved woodworking, landscaping, gardening and always had projects on the go. He loved singing and along with the church choir was a Charter member of the Seaforth Harmony Kings as well as singing with quartets and choirs while in Florida.

We cherish him in our hearts

As the lodges in Waterloo district have been very active with degree work due to the influx of new masons we need to balance that success with our duties to educate our brethren and make sure our lodges don’t become degree mills.

I am also happy to report that the two educational sessions explaining the first two degrees were very well received however the attendance for both sessions was very low. We will be holding an education session on the third degree in January. We plan to repeat these education sessions before the summer break and again lodge secretaries will be informed and encouraged to promote these sessions to the brethren. A Lodge of Instruction is also planned for the end on January where brethren can learn how the three degrees should be presented. This is under the direction of R.W.Bro. Barry Snider who is also looking after the G.M’s reception on March 2 at the Concordia Club in Kitchener and all brethren and their Ladies are invited to attend. Other upcoming events include the Burns Lunch at New Light Lodge January 21st, Military Lodge 4th February and the Curling Bonspiel, 18th February. All brethren are encouraged to attend and support these events in our district as many of these events are in support of the District Charity which is the National Service Dogs program.

Take care brethren and may T.G.A.O.T.U. be with you all

R.W. Bro. Brian Lowery
DDGM Waterloo District