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The Worshipful Master and
Members of
The Heritage Lodge
are pleased
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Please feel free to visit as you may.
Freemasons are encouraged to contact us for further information.
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The Heritage Lodge No.730
of
the Grand Lodge A.F.&A.M. of Canada
in the Province of Ontario
The desire for the
creation of an Historical Lodge was felt by a number of Masons
concerned about apparent erosion of our heritage and apathy towards
its preservation. Quantities of memorabilia was being lost because
there was no procedure for restoration or preservation of important
links with our past.
The concept was introduced at a Regional Masonic Workshop in 1976.
The interest generated provided incentive to proceed with
organizational meetings held in homes, offices and temples,
climaxing with a 1977 landmark meeting at the University of Guelph.
Prominent speakers addressed the merits and possible obstacles of
the proposed objectives.
Following a careful analysis of the failure of similar Masonic
research organizations it became obvious that an enduring type of
organizational structure was needed to provide continuity and
permanence. What better choice than the basic structure of the Craft
Lodge which have endured vagaries of time for centuries?
A Petition for a Warrant of Constitution was signed by 104 Charter
Members at a formal ceremony on May 18, 1977. The Heritage Lodge
came into being Under Dispensation Sept. 9, 1977, by authority of
M.W. Bro. Robert E. Davies, Grand Master. The Lodge was instituted
Sept. 21, 1977, under direction of R.W. Bro. Charles F. Grimwood,
D.D.G.M., Waterloo District.
On Sept. 23, 1978, M.W. Bro. Robert E. Davies proclaimed The
Heritage Lodge, Numbered 730 on the Register of the Grand Lodge,
duly constituted in accordance with ancient usage. At that time 65
had been added to the original 104 Charter Members.
The high hopes engendered by the founding members of The Heritage
Lodge for future progress moved forward, earnestly endeavouring to
follow the objects laid down in our charter. Those aims and
objectives, defined after hours of deliberation; were focused on one
or two established objectives. No attempt was made to embrace all of
the basic objectives at the outset.
Our energies have been directed along two main channels:
~First, presentation of talks and lectures which result in the
publication of more than four-score research papers to date;
~Second, special projects implemented to challenge and inspire
participants.
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We encourage all
Ontario Masons to seek further knowledge of the gentle Craft
and cordially invite them to use The Heritage Lodge Website for this
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OBJECTIVES |
| 1. To
preserve, maintain and uphold those historical events that formed the
foundation of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masonry |
| 2. To
Promote the study of Masonry in general, and to provide a service by
responding to requests for Masonic information. |
| 3. To
produce Lodge Proceedings, Research Papers, and Historical Reviews:
and to arrange special lectures and visual presentations. |
| 4. To
organize and maintain a Central Inventory of items of historical
interest in the possession of Lodges. |
| 5. To
encourage participation by Regular Lodges and their members in the
activities of this Lodge. |
| 6. To
endeavour to establish a Masonic Museum. |
| 7. To
encourage Masonic scholars and Lodge Historians to become more
interested in the history of their own Lodges and their artifacts. |
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Contact Office:
The
Heritage Lodge No.730
Kenneth E.
Campbell,
Secretary
R.R.#1, Milford, Ontario
K0K 2P0
Phone:
613-476-7382
Email:
kec238ec@xplornet.com
heritagelod730@xplornet.com
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