Temple Lodge Historian’s Tour Of Freemasons’ Graves In Ross Bay Cemetery – 22 April 2018

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On 22 April 2018 our Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian will be leading a tour of Freemasons’ graves in Ross Bay Cemetery as a fund raiser for the Old Cemeteries Society of Victoria, an organization whose work we strongly support.

This tour is part of an ongoing series of tours put on by the Old Cemeteries Society of Victoria. Here is a link to upcoming tours by the Old Cemeteries Society of Victoria.

For those who want more information on the deceased Brethren included on this Old Cemeteries Society of Victoria tour,  here is a list with links to individual pages containing more information each deceased Brother.

Giacomo Bossi grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C. The "Bossi Angel" is one of the most photographed grave markers in Ross Bay Cemetery. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
Giacomo Bossi grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C. The “Bossi Angel” is one of the most photographed grave markers in Ross Bay Cemetery. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

Giacomo Bossi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Frederick Becker grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
John Frederick Becker grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

John Frederick Becker

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edgar Crow Baker family burial plot. Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
Edgar Crow Baker family burial plot. Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

Edgar Crow Baker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alexander Rocke Robertson grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
Alexander Rocke Robertson grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

Alexander Roche Robertson

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amor de Cosmos grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
Amor de Cosmos grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

Amor de Cosmos (Charter Member of the first Masonic lodge in Victoria in 1858)]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The grave of Thomas Cuniff, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
The grave of Thomas Cuniff, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

Thomas Cuniff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Herbert A. Harrison grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
Herbert A. Harrison grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

Dr. John Errol Newman;

Herbert H. Harrison;

Karl Roller

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stephen Jones family grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
Stephen Jones family grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

Stephen Jones

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grave of Colonel Edward Gawlor Prior, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
Grave of Colonel Edward Gawlor Prior, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

Edward Gawlor Prior

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Alexander Edmund Batson Davie (1846-1889) grave, Ross Bay Cemetery. The grave has been damaged over the years. A feature, possibly a cross, which once stood on top of the base has since disappeared.
The Alexander Edmund Batson Davie (1846-1889) grave, Ross Bay Cemetery. The grave has been damaged over the years. A feature, possibly a cross, which once stood on top of the base has since disappeared.

Alexander Edmund Batson Davie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alexander Alfred Green grave stone, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
Alexander Alfred Green grave stone, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

Alexander Alfred Green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Pitcairn Elford grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, BC. The grave of Alexander Alfred Green is on the right and the grave of Thomas Trounce is on the left. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
John Pitcairn Elford grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, BC. The grave of Alexander Alfred Green is on the right and the grave of Thomas Trounce is on the left. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

John Pitcairn Elford

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thomas Trounce, Past Grand Master, grave in Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
Thomas Trounce, Past Grand Master, grave in Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

Thomas Trounce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Ramsay grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, BC (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
John Ramsay grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, BC (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

Major Ranald McDonell;

John Ramsay

 

 

 

 

 

Wallace Samuel Utley Terry grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
Wallace Samuel Utley Terry grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

Wallace Samuel Utley Terry

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andrea Astrico grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
Andrea Astrico grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

Andrea Astrico

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peter Edward Toneri grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
Peter Edward Toneri grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

Peter Edward Toneri

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charles Hayward family burial plot, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
Charles Hayward family burial plot, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

Charles Hayward & Reginald Hayward

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thomas Shotbolt grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
Thomas Shotbolt grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

Thomas Shotbolt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Richard Hall grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
Richard Hall grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

Richard Hall;

Dr. George Lawson Milne

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

William Dalby grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
William Dalby grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

William Dalby

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Boyd grave marker, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
John Boyd grave marker, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

John Boyd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Richard Lewis grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
Richard Lewis grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

Richard Lewis 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Henry Frederick Heisterman grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
Henry Frederick Heisterman grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

Henry Frederick Heistermann

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Teague grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
John Teague grave, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

John Teague

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Henry Edwards

Richard Broderick tombstone, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.
Richard Broderick tombstone, Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

Richard Broderick

Upcoming Events In Districts 5 and 27- March and April 2018

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Here is a list of upcoming Masonic events in District 27 and District 5 during March and April 2018. Thanks to Tom Skarvig of St. John’s Lodge No. 21 for the list.

  • March 14 Admiral Lodge Regular Meeting
  • March 15 Euclid Lodge Installation
  • March 17 Malahat Lodge EA degree 11:00am
  • March 19 Nanaimo 110 DDGM official visit
  • March 21 Ashlar MM Degree
  • March 24 Education Day at Malahat Lodge 10:30am
  • March 24 St Johns Lodge Casino night $15
  • March 27 Temple Lodge FC Degree
  • March 31 Malahat Lodge DDGM official visit
  • April 2 Nanaimo 110 Mine Whistle night, Grand Master to attend
  • April 4 Ashlar No. 3 Regular meeting
  • April 7 Temple Lodge No. 33 installation
  • April 9 Chemainus Lodge regular meeting
  • April 10 Temple Lodge No. 33 regular meeting
  • April 11 Admiral Lodge regular meeting
  • April 12 St Johns regular meeting
  • April 19 Malahat Lodge regular meeting
  • April 21 Admiral Lodge Installation
  • April 28 Slim Pritchard BBQ
Duncan Masonic Temple, 163 Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C.
Duncan Masonic Temple, 163 Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C.
St. John's Masonic Temple, Gatacre Street, Ladysmith, B.C. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)
St. John’s Masonic Temple, Gatacre Street, Ladysmith, B.C. (photo by Temple Lodge No. 33 Historian)

Featured Deceased Vancouver Island Freemason For March 2018 – Alexander Edmund Batson Davie (1846-1889)

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Each month we feature a deceased Vancouver Island Freemason as a way of highlighting Masonic history.

For March 2018 our featured deceased Vancouver Island Freemason is Alexander Edmund Batson Davie (1846-1889), a former Premier of British Columbia.

Alexander Edmund Batson Davie (1846-1889) - B.C. Archives photo
Alexander Edmund Batson Davie (1846-1889) – B.C. Archives photo

Alexander Edmund Batson Davie is buried in Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, B.C.

The Alexander Edmund Batson Davie (1846-1889) grave, Ross Bay Cemetery. The grave has been damaged over the years. A feature, possibly a cross, which once stood on top of the base has since disappeared.
The Alexander Edmund Batson Davie (1846-1889) grave, Ross Bay Cemetery. The grave has been damaged over the years. A feature, possibly a cross, which once stood on top of the base has since disappeared.

See our web page on Alexander Edmund Batson Davie

Featured Deceased Member of Temple Lodge No. 33 For March 2018 – Theodore Vincent Sandys-Wunsch (1892-1966)

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Each month Temple Lodge No. 33 features a deceased member as a way of highlighting Masonic history in Duncan and the Cowichan Valley.

Our Featured Deceased Member for March 2018 is Theodore Vincent Sandys-Wunsch (1892-1966), a retired A/Commissioner of the R.C.M.P.

Theodore Vincent Sandys-Wunsch in RCMP ceremonial uniform.
Theodore Vincent Sandys-Wunsch in RCMP ceremonial uniform.

Theodore Sandys-Wunsch is buried in St. Peter’s Quamichan Anglican Cemetery in North Cowichan.

Theodore Vincent Sandys-Wunsch grave, St. Peter's Quamichan Anglican Cemetery, North Cowichan, B.C.
Theodore Vincent Sandys-Wunsch grave, St. Peter’s Quamichan Anglican Cemetery, North Cowichan, B.C.

See our webpage on Theodore Sandys-Wunsch.

Grand Master’s Official Visit To District 27 – 10 February 2018

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Admiral Lodge No. 170 is hosting the Grand Master’s Official Visit to District 27 on Saturday, 10 February 2018. All Visiting Brethren are very welcome to attend.

Admiral Lodge No. 170 meets at 506 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. Admiral Lodge No. 170 meets every 2nd Wednesday.

Here is the BC Ferries schedule between Crofton and Vesuvius Bay.

Here is a map showing the location of the lodge hall at 506 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island:

Here is a Google Street View image of 506 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C.

Would you like to leave a comment or question about anything on this page?

Upcoming Masonic Events – February and March 2018

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Here are some of the upcoming Masonic events in the Cowichan Valley and in Nanaimo:

  • January 28  Job’s Daughters open Installation 1:30 pm Morpeth Lodge Nanaimo
  • February 1  Master Mason Degree at St Johns Lodge No. 21  7:30 pm
  • February 3  Grand Fraternal Ball in Nanaimo  5:30 pm $65
  • February 7 – Ashlar No. 3 Regular Meeting
  • February 8  St Johns No. 21 Regular Meeting
  • February 10 Grand Master Official visit to District 27 Admiral Lodge(Dan has tickets)
  • February 12 Chemainus Lodge No. 114 Regular Meeting
  • February 13 Temple Lodge No. 33 Regular meeting
  • February 14 Admiral Lodge Regular meeting
  • February 15 Malahat No. 107 Regular meeting
  • February 27 Grand Master Official visit to District 5 Doric Lodge
  • March 3rd  Beer and Burger night, from 4-7 at the Timberlands Pub. Job’s Daughters fund raiser.  Dinner includes a Burger with salad and fries, and your choice of a beer or wine for $20.(Dan has tickets)
  • March 08  DDGM Official visit to St Johns Lodge No. 21
  • March 17  DDGM Official visit to Malahat Lodge No. 107 (Saturday) Lodge tyles at 1:00 pm
  • March 24  District 27 Education day at Malahat Lodge No. 107 (Saturday) 10:30 am