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TEMPLE LODGE No. 33 HISTORY & LODGE HISTORIAN

 

The Temple Lodge No. 33 historian is R.W.B. Bill Thompson (photo at left).

Temple Lodge No. 33, A.F. & A.M., has a long, honourable and influential history in Duncan and the surrounding Cowichan Valley. Many members have been prominent in local business and there are several well known buildings in downtown Duncan built originally as the business premises of Temple Lodge. No.33 members.

Other members have been active in local politics. It can be safely said that members of Temple Lodge, No. 33 were instrumental in getting the City of Duncan incorporated in 1912. Seven members of Temple Lodge have served as Mayor of Duncan. Four of our members have served as Reeve (Mayor) of the District of North Cowichan. Other members have served on the City of Duncan and District of North Cowichan municipal and district councils. Four Temple Lodge members have served in the Provincial Legislature. One of our members served as a Member of Parliament.

Temple Lodge members have served in law enforcement and in Canada's military. Four of our members died in Canada's military service during World War 1.

 

 

For those interested in local history and how Freemasons have figured in local history, we have included pages on, and links to, the following topics:

For historians, geneologists and other researchers we have included the following links:

 

For those interested in additional research on Freemasonry and Masonic history, the Grand Lodge of B.C. & Yukon website has an excellent Introduction To Freemasonry as well as sections on Masonic History in B.C. and Masonic History in general.

For those interested in further research on local history, we have included a list of recommended books by local authors. We also recommend the Cowichan Valley Museum, the Cowichan Valley Archives (located in Duncan City Hall) and the Cowichan Historical Society.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS

Be sure to check our Announcements & Upcoming Events Page to stay up to date on what is going on at Temple Lodge No. 33 and neighbouring Lodges............

 

 

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WORSHIPFUL MASTER'S MESSAGES

Go to our Worshipful Master's Page for the latest announcements from the East.....................

 

 

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HISTORY & HERITAGE

Temple Lodge, No.33 was formed in December 1899 and has a long and honourable history in Duncan and the surrounding Cowichan Valley.

Our Lodge History page contains links to a lot of historical information about Temple Lodge and its members.....................

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HISTORIANS, GENEOLOGISTS & OTHER RESEARCHERS

Many historians, geneologists and other researchers visit our site. We have included a lot of information of interest to researchers and will be adding more over time.

Our Lodge History page has links to historical information about Temple Lodge History, our Historic Membership Lists, Principal Officers, the Vancouver Island Masonic History Project and much more.......

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DUNCAN MASONIC TEMPLE

The Masonic Temple in Duncan, B.C. was built by Temple Lodge members in 1912 and has been a downtown Duncan landmark ever since.

Here is more information on the Duncan Masonic Temple and its history.....

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HISTORIC BUILDINGS & TEMPLE LODGE MEMBERS

There are a number of local historic buildings in Duncan, Mill Bay and the Cowichan Valley built by, or for, or otherwise connected to, Temple Lodge, No. 33 members or other Freemasons.

Here are some of them.......

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VANCOUVER ISLAND MASONIC HISTORY PROJECT

The Vancouver Island Masonic History Project is an ongoing volunteer effort, coordinated by Temple Lodge No. 33, to document the rich heritage of Freemasons and Freemasonry on Vancouver Island.

 

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MASONIC EVENT CALENDARS

Here are links to Masonic Event Calendars for Vancouver Island and other areas through British Columbia & Yukon:

|| Vancouver Island || Greater Vancouver || B.C. Interior & Yukon ||

 

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LODGE SECRETARY'S PAGE

In Masonic Lodges, the Lodge Secretary is responsible for all matters of administration. We have a Lodge Secretary's Page containing contact information and other information about Lodge administration and communications

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GRAND LODGE OF B.C. & YUKON

The Grand Lodge of B.C. & Yukon has an excellent Masonic website, with links to e_Bee (the online Bulletin), Masonic Event Calendars, Masonic History, Answers To Our Critics, Freemasonry In B.C., Masonic Bulletin and much more.........

 

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INTERESTING CONNECTIONS

During research or travels we often come across Interesting Connections to Masons and Freemasonry. Our Interesting Connections Page has Masonic connections uncovered by members of Temple Lodge, No.33, like Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, shown at left.......................

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MUSIC BY MASONS - BOOKS BY MASONS

Masonic musicians and composers range from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Howlin' Wolf. Writers include Rudyard Kipling. For music fans and book lovers, here are some links to the works of Masonic musicians, composers, movie makers and writers..............

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