After a brief meeting of the Committee of General Purposes, the Lodge was called to order at 8.00 PM. Bro Kevin Pletch was very well prepared and therefore raised to the Third Degree according to ritual. Participating in this degree was W Bro Fred Lewis, an inspiration to all at 90 years young, as he performed several pages of work impeccably. Three other brothers, only slightly younger than Fred, also aquitted themselves admirably
The evening concluded with another turkey repast and fellowship in the banquet room. It was good to see the number of Teeswater brethren who managed to attend this meeting.
2006 ARCHIVES
FEBRUARY MEETING
Unfortunately the February meeting was cancelled because of blizzard like weather. Despite this, five determined brethren managed to make it to the lodge, despite radio announcements, etc.
MARCH 07 2006 REGULAR MEETING
This was indeed an auspicious occasion in the history of Wingham Lodge. It was our annual PM's Night at which we traditionally serve a pancakes and sausages supper prior to the meeting.
On this particular evening we were joined at the informal meal by the MW Grand Master Gary Atkinson and several Grand Lodge Officers.
Later, within the lodge with our PM's in the chairs, the Grand Master presented a surprised VW Bro Gordon Leggatt with his 50-year Past Master Service Pin. He also presented 25-year PM Pins to eleven of sixteen Past Masters and affiliates of Wingham Lodge who were eligible. The total service time of all Wingham PM's exceeds 900 years - a great depth of experience!
Many of the large number of Masons, PM's, Grand Lodge Officers and Members of the Board who were in attendance spoke to express their appreciation for VW Bro Leggatt and the other PM honorees as well the opportunity to attend. The MW Grand Master gave a particularly fine address, zeroing in on the need to support our older members and particularly those in distress.
After lodge was closed, everyone repaired to the banquet room for cake and refreshments.
Please see the photos below. Click on them to view full size.
(l to r) W Master Iain Henderso, MW Grand Master Gary Atkinson,
VW Bro Gordon Leggatt 50-year PM Honoree, RW Bro Bob Tanner DDGM N Huron District
RW Bro Lee Grove receives his 25-year PM Pin from MW Bro Gary Atkinson with RW Bro Bob Tanner looking on.
RW Bro Bob Tanner, W Bro Iain Henderson and RW Bro Denis Langridge look on, as the Grand Master presents VW Bro Steve Trapp with his 25-year PM Pin
MW Bro Gary Atkinson and W Bro Iain Henderson
(l to r) RW Bro Tom Harland, Grand Registrar; W Bro Iain Henderson, Worshipful Master; MW Bro Gary Atkinson, Grand Master; RW Bro Bob Tanner, DDG N Huron; RW Bro Wm. Jones, DDGM Wellington; RW Bro Barry hall, DDGM Bruce.
VW Bro Gordon Leggatt and MW Bro Gary Atkinson cutting the cake
25-YEAR PM PIN HONOREES Front (l to r): RW Bro Lee Grove, MW Bro Atkinson Grand Master, W Bro Jack Goodall, VW Bro Steve Trapp, W Bro Boris Milosevic; Centre: W Bro Bruce MacDonald, W Bro Iain Henderson; Rear: W Bro Fred McGee, VW Bro John MacDonald, W Bro Bob Wittig, RW Bro Denis Langridge and RW Bro Bob Tanner, DDGM N Huron.
MARCH 15, 2006 EMERGENT MEETING
This meeting was held for the express purpose of having the sitting W Masters of N Huron District confer the Second Degree on a candidate supplied by Northern Light Lodge. However, before lodge, many of us enjoyed a Haggis Dinner (Postponed from our February meeting).
The Second Degree was conferred in an excellent manner by 12 sitting Masters and 1 IPM, after which everyone returned to the banquet room for more refreshments and entertainment and education by Bro Dave Wall, VW Bro Cliff Coultes and VW Bro Gordon Leggatt with W Bro Henderson acting as MC.
ABOVE (l to r) W Bro Ron Duncan, Northern Llght; W Bro Iain Henderson, Wingham, Bro Brian Luinstra, Candidate Northern Light; RW Bro Bob Tanner, DDGM N Huron, VW Bro Bryan Allen, Grand Steward.
N Huron WM's and Candidate:
FRONT (l to r) W Bros Bill Austin, Fordwich; Larry Harper, Old Light; Ron Duncan, Northern Light; Candidate Bro Brian Luinstra, N Light; W Bro Iain Henderson, Wingham; RW Bro Bob Tanner, DDGM N Huron. REAR (l to r) W Bros Murray Hoover, St John's; Alan Caldwell, Hullett; RW Bro Jeff Dickson, Forest; W Bros Scott Tanner, Bernard; Greg McClinchey, Blyth; Ron Sockett, Blair; VW Bro Bryan Allen, Grand Steward.
Bro Dave Wall entertains his brethren
VW Bro Gordon Leggatt talks on the importance of having hobbies and in keeping busy after retirement. It works for him, he recently celebrated his 86th birthday.
APRIL 04, 2006 REGULAR MEETING
This meeting was preceded by a Committee of General purposes. Lodge opened as usual and after the business was completed, the line officers 'stepped up' to the office above. Bro Allen MacDonald then led them in openings and closings in the Second and Third Degrees, which was very competently done.
With two Blyth Lodge visitors acting as Scrutineers, Brother Allen MacDonald was elected and proclaimed WM-elect. Other officers who will advance are Bro John Combe to Sr Deacon and Bro David Wall to Jr Deacon. The complete list of new officers will be published after Installation and Investiture on May 2nd. The Installing Master will be W Bro Row Croskill.
MAY 2, 2006 MEETING
This meeting was mainly given over to our Annual Installation and Investiture ceremonies.
W Bro Row Croskill consented to be Installing Master and assembled a fine Board for the occasion. Practice, preparation and some last minute substitutions led to a smooth and enjoyable ceremony, which left plenty of time for socializing afterwards. RW Bro Denis Langridge's closing charge once again merited a standing ovation.
Their labours of the evening being ended, two groups of brethren enjoy some licensed pleasure.
In the background Bryan Allen, Denis Langridge and John Carswell enjoy a jake, while in the foreground Gordon Leggatt, Ron Bingham, Doug McBurney and the Installling Master, Row Croskill enjoy a more subdued conversation.
Vistavision - Three brethren from Teeswater, Jamie Armstrong, George miller and John Combes trying to attract your webmaster with tales of Glenlivet.
Doug McBurney, Wayne and Kevin Pletch with David Wall in the Background.
Jack Goodall, Fred Lewis and Denis Langridge sharing a table, with a rare shot of the elusive Cliff Coultes in the background
SUFFOLK LODGE NO 69 GRNY
On Thursday April 19 W Bro Iain Henderson paid a fraternal visit to Suffolk Lodge No 60 F & AM of New York. This lodge was warranted in 1796 and is located in Port Jefferson, Long Island New York. W Bro Henderson met with the current Worshipful Master and other members of Suffolk Lodge September 2003 in France and was fulfiling a long standing promise to visit.
He was very warmly received and enjoyed witnessing five brethren being raised to the Third Degree - an impressive and well presented ceremony.
We certainly hope that some brethren from Suffolk Lodge will visit with us in Wingham in the not to distant future.
W Bros Bob Brovetto & Iain Henderson at the Altar - Suffolk Lodge No 60 New York
Bro Charles Pezzolla, W Bro Iain Henderson and W Bro Bob Brovetto. Old Friends and brothers.
Interior of Suffolk Lodge, looking East
APRIL 23, 2006 DIVINE SERVICE
On April 23rd members of Wingham Lodge, together with sisters from Huron Chapter No 89 Order of the Eastern Star and visitors attended their annual joint Divine Service of Worship. This year it was once again held in Wingham United Church with Rev Bro Wayne Beamer leading the service.
Scripture readings were offered by Bro Allen MacDonald, W Master elect and Sister Gloria Bruce, Associate Matron. The Prayers of the People were led by W Bro Iain Henderson, outgoing W Master.
Some of the attendees braved the showery weather for the photographs seen below. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed the refreshments provided by Wingham United Church UCW.
Shown in the above photos (l to r) are Bro David Wall; W Bro Archie MacGowan IPM; W Bro Gord Baxter W Bro Ken Lockwood; Rev Bro Wayne Beamer SW; W Bro Iain Henderson W Master; VW Bro Gord Leggatt Chaplain; Gloria Bruce; Noreen Gnay, Jean Leitch; Joan Little; Reta VanEngen; Shirley Langridge Worthy Matron; VW Bro Steve Trapp; W Bro Row Croskill; Bro Allen MacDonald WM Elect; Bro Roy Bennett; W Bro Fred Lewis; VW Bro Gerald VanEngen.
Wingham Lodge Officers 2006 - 2007
FRONT (l to r) Bro. Dave Wall, JD; W Bro ken Lockwood, Tyler; W Bro Iain Henderson IPM; W Bro Allen MacDonald, Worshipful Master; VW Bro Bryan Allen, GS; VW Bro Gord Leggatt, Chaplain.
CENTRE (l to r)W Bro Doug French, D of C; Bro John Combes, SD; W Bro Archie MacGowan, JW; Bro Kevin Pletch SS.
REAR (l to r)VW Bro George Miller, IG; W Bro Jim Dore, Secretary.
Absent from Photo: VW Bro Wayne Beamer, SW; W Bro Fred McGee, JS; RW Bro Lee Grove, Treasurer.
NOVEMBER 7, 2006 MEETING
This was a quiet meeting with no degree work. However the lodge did ballot favourably on accepting another applicant, which means that we now have two candidates! The first will be initiated at our regular meeting in December, after our Turkey Supper.
We also enjoyed the company of our DDGM RW Bro Larry Harper on a fraternal visit. The District Education Chairman W Bro Jack Nancekevill provided us with some interesting Masonic education which was well received by the brethren.
It should also be noted here that seven members supported the Worshipful Master by travelling to Forest Lodge Nov 13, on the occasion of their Official Visit by the DDGM. Wingham Lodge brought home the Travelling Gavel as a result!
We also witnessed an interesting presentation relating to the formation of both Forest Lodge and Bernard Lodge, who shared the same first Worshipful Master.
DECEMBER 5, 2006 MEETING
Before this meeting, the brethren and some visitors enjoyed a sumptious Christmas Turkey Dinner. The bird was donated by W Bro Archie MacGowan and the accompanying vegeatables and desserts came from many other members. Brother David Wall and W Bro Fred McGee did a wonderful job of cooking the bird and presenting the complete meal, as well as clearing up afterwards.
A quick meeting of the Committee of General Purposes preceded the regular meeting.
Included in the correspondence was an application for membership, arising from our successful 'Friend to Friend' evening and we are hoping for yet another.
Wingham Lodge has been successful in winning the 'N. Huron Travelling Gavel' twice in a row. Some of us will be travelling with it and our Worshipful Master to Kincardine on Dec 6th.
After the regular business was completed, Mr James King was initiated into the Craft, becoming the newest member of Wingham Lodge
At left, our newest member, Bro. James King
At right, Bro. King with the W. Master Worshipful Bro. Allen MacDonald.
OCTOBER 3, 2006 MEETING
This was the occasion of the Official Visit of our DDGM RW Bro Larry Harper. He was accompanied by both Grand Stewards of N Huron District, VW Bro Dereck Ward and VW Bro Norman Ross and the District Secretary, VW Bro Clifford Coultes.
Many members of Wingham Lodge were in attendance as well as six sitting Worshipful Masters and members of most lodges in our district. W Bro Jack Stanley brought greetings from Mt Zion Lodge No 120 in BC.
The highlights of the evening were the presentation of the District Blood Donors Trophy once again to Wingham Lodge. Accepting on behalf of the Lodge was our Blood Donor Chair, W Bro Archie MacGowan
The DDGM also presnted W Bro Boris Milosevic with his 50-year service pin. W Bro Boris received a standing ovation as well as numerous congratulations after lodge was closed.
Photos from this evening are shown below.
Left to right W Master Allen MacDonald, W Bro Boris Milosevic (50-year pin recipient) DDGM RW Bro Larry Harper and Grand Steward VW Bro Dereck Ward
At left, the traditional cake.
At right the WM and DDGM share the honours in cutting the cake.
Above are two views of members and visitors enjoy food and conversation after the meeting
Above is a discussion group and others, just relaxing
Above (l to r) Photo 1 shows W Bro Jack Stanley from BC chatting with Bro David Wall.
The second photo is of W Bros Allen MacDonald, Doug French and Sean Eaton at the buffet.
Rear: W Bro Fred McGee, VW Bro John MacDonald, W Bro Bob Wittig, RW Bro Denis Langridge and RW Bro Bob Tanner, DDGM N Huron.
