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i It UNION LODGE NO. 7 and two brothers, were the ploneers «f Grimsby, having settled _ here in 1793, He was a man of strong 'lll‘ and great endurance, was a vallant warrior, and was often ml:‘“ulll‘ earryiug despatches of a confidentia) nature and undor difficult circumâ€" shnmies. On one occasion, Fob. 14, 1780, he and four Indians _ were so driven and surrounded by a superior force of Continentals, that they could only escape by swimming the Cswego viver, near its mouth.> Nelles _ and one indian oll{'nt:?m-:u h:.h-lr escape, though the whizzed about their heads. _ Their _ clothes were soon frozen on them and they hbad no means of drying them except the hent of their bodies, until they: reached Fort Niagara. Nelles beâ€" camâ€" a member of Parliament _ in 1800, and lived in his comfortable roâ€" sidence in Grimsby to a good _ old age, having filled many _ places of vosition and trust." Jonathan Wolverton, the first Seniâ€" or Warden, came from New Jersey and ® ‘tled in Grimsby in 1798. . He was a man of distinetion in the Unitâ€" i States and held civi‘ and military positions there. For thirtyâ€"five years he was a resident of Grimsby _ and during that time was a faithful and useful member of Union Lodge. He was elected Master to succeed Wor. Bro. Robt. Nelles, To Allan Nixon, the _ first Junior Warden, belongs the distinction of haviv; made the first tools and imâ€" plements of the Lodge. These three brethern, along . with many others of the Craft, sleep _ in «he pretty little cemetery of 8t. Anâ€" «rows church, at the foot _ of _ the mountain yonder. A constitution was drawn up and approved of by the Lodge on Decemâ€" ber 27, 1799, Amonyst other clauses, the following may prove of interest: "The Lodge shall meet _ at John Foote‘s tavern at the _ Forty _ Mile Oreek or elsewhere in the Township of Grimsby, on every Thursday, on or preceding the full moon." "Every brother shall appear _ in clean, decent apparel, with _ proper clothing and shall observe a due deâ€" corum while the lodge is engaged in what is serious and solemn." "If any member be absent one hour ufter the time appointed, he shall be fined 18. 64., _ lawful money of the province, and If absent _ the . whole wight, one Spanish dollar, except in case of sickness, or If he live more than three miles from the place of meeting, or some good and sufflclent reason. The fines thus paid are to be devoted to a fund for the relief of indigent brethern." Any member, (past officers excoptâ€" ed) refusing to serve in any offices of the Lodge shall be fined _ as folâ€" dows: For the Master, Ts 64; Warâ€" dens and Secretary, 2s 64; for Deaâ€" cons, 18." "If way brother in the Lodge curul or swear, lay or offer to lay wagers, or use any reproachful language in dorogatios of God‘s name or corrupâ€" tion of good manners, he shall _ be fined at the discretion of the Master and the majority." "If any member come _ disguised with liquor, he shall be admonished ‘by the presiding officer for the â€" first offence; for the second of a similar nature, he shall be fined one Spanish dollar and if a third offence of like nature should occur, _ that member whall be excluded and _ reported :to Grand Lodge." On Fobruary 6, 1800, the first initiâ€" ations took place, the candidates beâ€" ing.John Pottit, David Wilcox, Henty Hixon and William Harrington. _ Coeediry fun ty ‘Tht members of the Lodge held due respect for the tomporance procliviâ€" ties of their fellowâ€"members, for on July 3, 1800, a motion was passed, providing "that Bro. Pettit pay onty one shilling cach night, instead _ of two shillings, as he took no refreshâ€" ment." Great dificulty was experienced in these early days in _ collecting the dues. _ Money was scarce and very frequently mention is made in the minutes, where members paid their dues by notes and due bills.. On June 24, 1802, an oration. was delivered by Bro. Phelps, Chaplain of the Lodge, and the sum of $4 was paid him for his services. After the oration, the brethern _ marched in good order to the house of Bro. Wolâ€" verton, where they partook of an exâ€" cellent dinner with some refreshment and the cost was but £3 %#. In fact, for a number of yeare, . these excellent dinners with the necessary refresbhment, were purtaken of _ on St. Johr the Baptist‘s and St. John the Evangelist‘s days. THE LODGE ENTERS THE FIELD OF BUSINESS During the first twentyâ€"cight years of the existence of the _ Lodge, the meetings were held in nine diferent places. 1 have had as much dificulty in locating these as is experienced in locating the battle field of Stoney Creek; but of one thing 1 am quite certain, namely that only one . of these buildings is now standing and that is the stately stone . residence near St. Androws church, built in 1798, by Col. Robt. Nelles, and now owned and occupied by his _ grandâ€" danghter, Mrs. Adum . Rutherford. ‘The Lodge was moved to this house On Fobruary 23, 1804, it was reâ€" solved to go Into the business of purâ€" chasing bees and "for the better acâ€" commodating our said Lodgo, . and making further provision. for _ the same, in order to make it more ex« tensively charitable," it was thought prudent to fall upon the . following plan. The Lodge at n:l_lnllme was in ‘The in * 1 PV T C Ametean? a good financial condition, . There was the hasdsome sum of £64 88 24 in the treasury. . Jt was decided to tike one dollar out of every pound to purchase bees. A committee was appointed to look after the same and make returns at the autummal | St, John‘s day. On December 23, 1804, wwo candidate pald _ their fees in beos. The bee industry was evidentâ€" ly not a success, as I can only find two records in the minutes where sales of boney were made, _ _ On the 24th of June, 1805, besides the usual refreshment, it was . deâ€" cided to take a sufficient sum out of partaking of an excellent dinner and or sUNDRY Restiuctfivs PROVI8ION® (Continued from pase 1) |_ 1 have no apology to make for the '.mmm. of whiskey druuk by our anâ€" clent brethern, . There was a distllâ€" lery vlose at hand, whiskey was very cheap and seems to have been . the favorite beverage in those _ early days. .:n-l-aaunf‘iu What you use during the tiah * the treasury to cover the expense of building a pulplt . at . 8t. Androws church. On January 7, 1805, as Bro. Steâ€"| of y phen‘Coon was lying on his deathâ€"| q bed, and as he was not _ likely . to| j5gq remain long in this world, it was B# | qyipy wish and desire that the Lodge ETADL] ogiy him the sum of fifteen doliars to pur Ing . chase the lot on which he lived _ At | oeea that time, for his widow, His teâ€"| a, quest, and 1 may add many @1MIAF| pipc requests for charity, _ Wis | §MEX | prog Bro. Coon passed away during the | pon, month of January and at the segular| w, Communication of the Lodge in Febâ€"| yq ruary, it was passed unanimously in year the Lodje that the price of three|p y gallons of whiskey, drunk at Br0.| ying Coon‘s funeral, be taken out of the| ppo treasury. 1+ Cn December 27, 1808, _ a uhnrch] vrocession was held and a well adapt ed discourse was delivered by Bro, John Palmer from these words, "And the cup was found _ in Benjamin‘s sack." After the service, a dinner was served at Crook‘s Hotel, _ On June 24, 1809, _ Bro. _ Hixon agreed to furnish a reom _ for the use of the members, also the candles, for six shillings per night. Te also agreed to furnish one quart of whisâ€" key, for which hbe was to be pald exâ€" tra. ant to use us spring water and has but n faint . 1t comes Inl:od-'n.mflll.fll You can buy Rexall "03" Hair Tonic in this community only at our store: During the troublesome times tmm‘ 1812 to 1815, no meetings of _ the Ldge were held. This may be acâ€" counted for by the fact that during this perlod this district was infested with American troops. _ Many _ of the members were engaged in active service in defence of their country, That many of them died during the war is proven by the iminutes. A motion was passed at the first meetâ€" ‘Ing in 1816, declaring that all notes hold _ against . deceased _ brethern suould be destroyed. cmntie R. J, CROSBY. The RosalL store amee Amige » T upreonronmmnmannaad The Rexall Stores are America‘s Orests¢ THE FIRST OFPICIAL VISIT AND OTHER MATTERS bsiiop xprera in hor do alt we caime "Shond it mot lomen: weuld fose Toh in in is would lo#© their patronage, and our In May 1817, the Lodge moved to Bro. Cargill‘s house and Bro. Cargill was called upon to furnish a good dinner for the occasion. In the same year the brethern were called upon to mourn the death of Grand sJaster Jarvis. & During the years 1818 to 1821, the Lodge was in a most flourishing con dition, as far as the attendance . of members was concerned, On Decem ber 27, 1818, the names of . _twenty members and four visitors were reâ€" (Werertineediany ol 2eA _A d your hair is falling out Toict "in easiriten ‘dy * w?nulhw.dnh-m- to t .=,lp. stimulate "new | hair growth vent premature baldâ€" _ We wunt you to make us prove We want to make us prove '1'\'.â€"{';'«. lorhiv‘t x-m Buy a bottle dm "p3" ‘Tonic. use it nesardine to "#%" Hair Tonic, use it aecording to x .93 come tell us and uâ€"pu‘hnl h:th_-:y::yflpddu it won‘t â€" I&‘.-m ..”:-':-':rh:?& back. We won‘t oblignte you in any way. We will take your mere Eud.'('::dwlhh.b-:-hbr mw in I\-'-‘I "’l" ll:r 'Fode. our honesty of purpose in recom» mending it to you? ber 27, 1818, the names of . twenty members and four visitors were reâ€" corded, and almost as many . were present at each meeting during these years. _ i 4 ‘The first notice of the visit of a Districtâ€"Deputy to the Lodge, is reâ€" corded on October 1, 1819 An emerâ€" gent meeting had been called to reâ€" celve Bro. McAllister, a Deputy apâ€" pointed to visit the various Lodges under the juriadiction of the _ Grand Convention at Kingston. He was complimented by the Lodge _ in the following manner: "We, the Master, Wardens _ and "We, the Master, Wardens _ and Brethern of Union Lodge, do. hereby declare that Bro. McAllister has visâ€" ited our Lodge in our lodge room at Grimsby, and by his unremitted atâ€" tention has merited our . unanimous applause, for which we return him our sincere thanks." _ & S A flattering resolution such as the above, would be liable to upset the mental equilibrium of many _ of the District Deputies of our day _ and generation, On November 16, 1820, a lock was vurchased for the better security of the Lodge chest, _ which contained the rolls, records and implements. Great caution was _ observed . in these early days in the selection of candidates and the brel!lun“v,ry fre quently used the blackba when they considered a candidate was unâ€" worthy of admission Into Musonry. kiullo 0 2B hoii einied RENRATTICS I Brothern gullty of unmazonic con duet were often sumpended and = poted to Grand Lodge. The action of our anclent brethern in these reâ€" reopects is commendable and worthy pf emulation by ourselves. On May 6, 1824, the request of Bro. Wolverton that on account of _ his wroat age, he be exempt from payin® dues except when he attended, was granted. From 1827 to 1854 no meetings . of the Lodge were called, at least no re cords are forthcoming which would whow that any communications took place during these years, These were the dark days of Masoury in Canada. Rexall "03" Hair Tonic is as pleas« For Hair Health TV~| Another interesting _ event _ too! MiA"| place in March, 1873. It was _ th nted. | presentation of a Past Master‘s th¢| peneil, and a Royal Arch Jewel p SuIMT | W, Bro. Forbes, who was MasteF o Febâ€"!the Lodge _ for _ four consecutlv Y n | years, Twentyâ€"five years _ later, three| P, M.‘s gold jewel with diamond set Br0â€"| ting was presented to his son, Wor. C the| uiro, W. D. Forbes. It is a matter of pride and pleasâ€" r the| ure to the Masons of Grimsby, . that r anâ€") umongst the many social and othe list!lâ€"| changes of a ceritury, Masonry _ has very | lived and fourished in this section the| Fourteen lndges were established in early | Ontario, prior to the foundation of Union Lodge, and of these, only four hurch | are now in existence, adapt| In conclusion, may we lift the curâ€" nw,‘ tain and take but a glance into the During the twentyâ€"seven years of the dormancy of the Lodge m,“ cords, jewels and implements were carefully guarded by Bro. Kitchen. They were locked in a and for a portion of the time concealed in a cave on the side the mountain and covered with wood and leaves. 1 am told that was with some reluctance that hig wife parted with this treasure on m.‘ restoration of the Lodge. The . box| Is still in existence, and is in the pog | eession of i. Wer. Bro. Forbes, | ‘The ceramony in . Installation the Officers in 1854 was performed ; R. W,. Bro, Sir Allan MeNab, _ mwho at this time held. the responsible position of Prime Minister _ of the Parliament of Canada. . During the last half of this cens tury, the Lodge has continued _ 19| 1h:k| merllugl: wl.mo:'u lo( | ue, it bas bad is days prospert ty and its days of adversity, but Its) old age has been strong aud I ‘The events of these years can seare Iy be c‘ racterized as anclent hi tory, but there are one or two even of which 1 wish to speak. A festival was hold on _ June 2 The first candidate initlated after the restoration of the Lodge '= Bro. Andrew Randall, who is at the present time the oldest living n-.‘ ber of the Lodge. thirtyâ€"six edly some Ing of my occasion." In conclusion, may we lift the eurâ€" tain and take but a glance into th dim, distant future? Wist, _ Unior Lodge be in existence . a _ hu years hence? We venture not to hope, but also predict that ry will be a potent factor, and irdm-nlnz Influence in our midat til time shalfâ€"be no more. Our celebration at Grimgby today will be an event . in o tory for future generations to cle. In the meantime, let us e what we consider elements of in the characters of our ancle thern; let us be true to the ples which Free Masonry Inc and by square conduct, _ leve and upright Intentions, strive THOSE cend to thos whence all g¢ PAST From the Records _ of the Un Lodge No. 7, A. F. & A. M., the towing list of _ Worghipful . Must has been compiled,. covering perloc from the _ institution . of Lodgze to the present day: 1799â€"Robt. Nelles 1800â€"Jonathan Wolverton 1801â€"«Allan Nixon 1802â€"John Foote 1802â€"Jonathan Moore 1803â€"John Pottit 1804â€"Henry Hixson 1805â€"Win, Harrington 18§06â€"Jonathan Wolverton _ . 1807â€"Jonathan : Wolverton ‘1808â€"Jonathan Wolverton 1809â€"Jonathan Moore 1810â€"Jonathan Moore 1811â€"Henry Hixson 1812â€"Allan Nixon 1813â€"15â€"No meetings 1816â€"Cyrus Sumner 1816â€"Henry Hixson OF a FESTIVE OCCASION or MUCH MERIT THIRKD MEETING Couuncil met persuant to adjournment iD th¢ Township Hall on Saturday, 15th day of March, at 15 p‘clock a.mâ€" Present: _ John M. Lymbumer, Reeve; MeSSTSS;iJyerthorn, Lymâ€" burner, Grant and Copeland, Councillorsâ€" Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed. Moved by Mr. Silverthorn, scconded by M lymburner, that this Council authorize the Clerk to wnte the TWM'{I, ingineer re the Clendenin and Bromm Ditch Carried. _ Moved by Mr. Lymburner, Reeve issue cheque to W. D. Lampman‘s Horse; also for #10 #10 to Defendant for services. Moved by Mr. Lymburne Reeve issue cheque to John School Sections at the N. W consent concerning the moving tre Corner _ Carried. Moved by Mr. Lymburnes, Reeve issue cheque to the follo: #2 per yard for the Rouse,and S Fred Rouse #9.63, Myles Grant # Moved by Mr Silverthom the Reeve issue cheque to C. near Township Hall. Carried Moved by Mr. Copeland, s« cil fix the ‘Freasurer‘s Salary at & Moved by Mr. Silverthorn this Council do now adjourn to. day 10 day of April, 1913, at 10 Jonx M. LymuurxE®, Reeve â€" _ Moved bi Mr. Silverthorn, is Reeve issue cheque to J. M. Ly: re the Lamopman and ‘Township ( those . immortal _ mi all goodness emmnates WHO HAVE SAT IN this ‘hort of th volce MINUTES OF CAISTOR COUNCIL hold on _ June 24 vent happened on} years ago, undoubt o#e within the hea> were present on thai a ln.n-muu 4 1s18â€"Jonat de 1819â€"Henr that 1s20â€"Thon t 1521 â€"Robt. on 1s22â€"Jonat '.. | is23 â€"Edwa a, 0| 1824â€"Hdwr lon . of | 182 ~Edws ned 5 1826â€"Alext Who | 27â€" Alex ?‘q! 1828 to 18 4| 1851â€"55â€"P. op 0| iss6â€"J. W Rlisrâ€"P. 3. | 1858â€"John } 1358â€"60â€"W .:z:ai 1861â€"63â€"W F il\"-l ~John | 1865â€"06â€"A : °.' i:--‘.:--;ft‘â€"ll is D84 Ce4tâ€" m I is 76â€" 77â€" s7®â€"80â€"K 1881â€"82â€"A t Ohbxll) 1883â€"84â€"â€"R ingl prin ilow: Ti 1s17â€"Samue} _ Nelles 1s17â€"Wiliiam NeFolverton jsiSâ€"Jonathan Woh 1$19â€"Henry Hixson js20â€"Thomas Howit 1s21â€"Robt. Nelles ‘]\'.‘:- Jonathan Wolverton {1\-,1â€"}2\"!‘ Pilkington 1s2iâ€"Edward Pilkington i;.:. â€"Edward Pilkington 1s26â€"Alexander Milimine |s27â€"Alexander Millmine | 1828 to 1853â€"No meetings |1851â€"55â€"F, J. Lundy 1s56â€"J, W, Lowin |17â€"F. J. Lundy, ; I8S%â€"John 8. Walker | {s50.60â€"William PFiteh | 1s61â€"63â€"Wm. F. Biggar | 1861â€"John 8. Walker | 1865â€"66â€"A, G. Muir |;‘-::.-;fo~llob(. Kemp 1870â€"73â€"â€"Win. Forbes I 1s71â€"75â€"Joseph Chambers wonded by "I": sjlverthorn that the Scayzie for #$19 tOoover damages to 1; to "c:m COUItexpenses; also for Canp hss €! RUC NADRUâ€"CO LAXATIVES ; ‘onded by M [; yurner. for “‘“ ‘onded bY "‘6' Copeland that the umer. f9" 0555 for Witness fees se ‘conded .hy”)l’. Lymburner, that rth f9r #"°° for cleaning sluice wd"dl"“'nr":‘ “‘(nm. that this Counâ€" per V arried. cm.lf‘: :.:Yw r Lymburner that en in t comnr Hall on Saturâ€" clock 2 M arried A*"**~ suigups, Clerk .;u'r.‘rd by \ 4 in the Fown tock 2 ® ©d In future we ‘will not acknowâ€" sedge subscription payments, exâ€" copt through our ‘Paidâ€"up List" column â€" unless . specially reâ€" quested to do so. are cnbl::;ly :::nu from others in composiâ€" tion and their effectâ€"complete evacuation without purging or @scomfort. 250. a box at your druggist‘s. wamiemal pnue ano cHtanicat 0. o7 canada, LiTco. . soâ€"Kd. E. Looseley s2â€"A. Hamilton Pettit §4â€"â€"Robt. M. Grifith â€"Edward E. Looseley ~W. E. Millward 88â€"Wim. F. Clark Dymoke Kerman *â€"David Sykes iâ€"Wim. Cowan 6â€"\Win. D. Forbes $â€"Rlichard TLipsit Augustns Cole William J. Drope A. E. Phipps ©, W. 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