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Hamilton Masonic District 'B' - Hillcrest Lodge No. 594 G.R.C.
"Cornerstone Lodge 2017 - 2019"
"The lodge deserves to be extremely proud of the level of proficiency that it has achieved and you are to be commended for your dedication and determination in meeting the Cornerstone challenge." - Brother 2 Brother Team.
The year was 1921, milk cost 10 cents a quart, butter cost 3 cents a pound and a haircut cost 25 cents. You could go to a silent movie for another quarter. Concession Street was the Main Street on Hamilton mountain with green fields a short walk away.
This period was also known as the "Roaring Twenties", having survived the war to end all wars in 1918, it was in this environment that Hillcrest Lodge was born.
On March 19th, 1921, a group of Mount Hamilton Masons met in Brown's hall to consider forming a lodge. It was decided that the following brethren would occupy the chairs.
W.M. - W. Bro. O.J. Newell - M.D.
The initiation fee would be $60.00, ten dollars of which would go to the benevolent fund. The charter was signed by 29 members and forwarded to Grand Lodge.
On September 19th, 1921, Lee's hall on the third floor at 550 Concession Street was rented for $20.00 a month. This room was previously used as a dance studio and had to be renovated for Masonic purposes.
On December 30th, 1921, the ceremony of Installation took place with W. Bro. O.J. Newell installed as the first Worshipful Master of Hillcrest Lodge. At this time, dues were set for $5.00 and the affiliation fee was at $10.00.
The lodge met in this building until 1994 at which time the lodge purchased and renovated a vacant Salvation Army building on Mohawk Road West on Hamilton Mountain. On September 12th, 1994, the first regular meeting was held in the new Hillcrest Masonic Temple.
On Saturday April 8th, the cornerstone of the new temple was unveiled by R.W. Bro. James McAthur the District Deputy Grand Master of Hamilton District B. On Saturday, May 27th, in the same year, the dedication of the new temple was carried out by M.W. Bro. C. Edwin Drew, Grand Master. There were 33 members, 106 visitors and 80 Grand Lodge Officers in attendance.
October 3, 1953 Composite Lodge No. 667 was formed from a number of brethren from Hillcrest Lodge No. 594, making Hillcrest Lodge the Mother Lodge of the newly instituted Composite Lodge.
After 62 years of faithful service, Composite Lodge No. 667 extinguished their lights on May 29, 2013, with M.W. Bro. D. Garry Dowling, Grand Master in attendance.
Below is a summary of Composite Lodge's history.
October 24, 1951 Regular Meeting as Composite No.667 - by dispensation.
1960-61 R. W. Bro. E. W. Nancekivell elected District Deputy Grand Master District "B"
1975 V. W. Bro. W. Knapp appointed as Grand Lodge Director of Ceremonies.
1976-1977 R. W. Bro. D. Felker elected District Deputy Grand Master of Hamilton District "B".
1977-78 R. W. Bro. G. W. Buckler elected District Deputy Grand Master of Hamilton District "B".
1978 V. W. Bro. C. Watson appointed Grand Steward.
1991-92 R. W. Bro. R.W. Faulds elected District Deputy Grand Master of Hamilton District "B"
1992 V. W. Bro. T. W. Pocock appointed Grand Steward.
1992 V. W. Bro. E. L. Burns appointed Grand Superintendent of the Works.
1993 V. W. Bro. J. Bramley appointed Grand Steward.
2001 V. W. Bro. Lewis Alexander Triggerson appointed Assistant Grand Organist.
2005-6 R. W. Bro. Aaron R. Orr elected District Deputy Grand Master of Hamilton District "B"
May 29, 2013 Extinguishing of the lights.
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