The Ontario Mason

Published by:
          Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada
           in the Province of Ontario

Grand Master
          M.W. Bro. Donald H. Mumby
Editor
          R.W. Bro. David R. Dainard
          222 Jeffery Street
          Whitby, Ontario, L1N 7H5
          Telephone: 905-666-8508
          Email: drddd98@sympatico.ca
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          363 King Street West
          Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 1B4
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Editorial Advisor
          M.W. Bro. David C. Bradley, PGM
Around the Jurisdiction - Feature Editor
          W. Bro. Will Holden
          11 Burwood Road
          Toronto, Ontario, M9B 2W4
          Telephone: 416-621-8292
          Email: wwhy@idirect.com
Layout
          R.W. Bro. William Thompson
          Email: gsw94@sympatico.ca
Advertising
          W. Bro. Douglas Gray
          Telephone : 416-769-9256
          Fax : 416-752-4615
Members
          R.W. Bro. Harold Stanley
          R.W. Bro. William Reiach
          R.W. Bro. Paul Farrell
          R.W. Bro. Robert Beckett
          R.W. Bro. Joseph Chamberlain
          V.W. Bro. Michael McEachern
          W. Bro. Dushan Surovy
          W. Bro. Robert McBride
Features
Train Set .....................................................4
Masonic Foundation ....................................5
Gravestone of Unknown Mason ....................6
Discovery - Paying our Bills...........................8
Around the Jurisdiction ...............................10
Points to Ponder .........................................29
Book Review................................................31

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TO ALL CONTRIBUTORS
The factual accuracy of an article is the
contributor’s responsibility. The opinions
expressed by the authors do not necessarily
reflect those of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M.
of Canada in the Province of Ontario, nor of
The Ontario Mason Committee. (1998)

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Final submission date - August 1, 2004,
to the Ontario Mason, c/o editorial office.

FROM THE GRAND MASTER

Brethren, we are now entering that time of year when a long winter is drawing to a close and spring, the time of change, of new growth and renewal is upon us.

With the advent of a new season the dormancy and sameness of winter is eliminated, new growth appears and there is a new vibrancy to life. Those who have been shut in during the winter months are able to get outside once again and life not only begins again but also seems to take on a new purpose.

So too should it be with Freemasonry. Now is the time to put the lethargy that is a concomitant of winter behind us and pursue our activities with a new sense of purpose and vigor.
Your attendance at lodge is encouraged and your active participation will be welcomed.

There is a current story making the rounds which is as follows:
When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world; as I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change so I shortened my sights somewhat and decided to change only my country. But it too seemed immovable; as I grew into my twilight years, in one last desperate attempt, I settled for changing only my family, those closest to me, but alas, they would have none of it. And now as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly realize: if only I had changed myself first, then by example I would have changed my family. From their inspiration and encouragement I would have been able to better my country. Who knows, I may even have changed the world.

Freemasonry offers us the tools by which to become better men and better citizens. All we have to do is inculcate those virtues of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth and put them into daily practice.

By changing ourselves fi rst we may then be able to change the lives of those around us. Who knows, if we let our lights shine, then we may even make some appreciable change in the world.

Let us go forward therefore, with a determination to show the world that Freemasonry has something to offer for the betterment of all mankind. All it will take is for you to become a living example for others to emulate.

Donald H. Mumby
Grand Master

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