David T Campbell Lodge in Whitby
On this fine night, February 20, it was time to visit Whitby again and on the occasion of the Official Visit of the DDGM of Ontario District, RWBro Grant Parnell, to David T. Campbell Lodge, who were initiating a new brother into the Craft. And these lads were well practised; and we were treated to some Masonic Education as well.
After a banquet (catered by the brethren of Composite Lodge) that featured the biggest ham steak I've ever eaten, WBro. Yuri Dimagiba led the brethren through a perfect degree that certainly put a smile on the face of the candidate for the evening, and practically left him speechless at the conclusion.
WBro John Dean and I had a great conversation after lodge concerning the history of Whitby in general and the history of the lodge specifically. The original lodge room for Masons in Whitby was located at the "four corners" downtown and was later sold to a bank, which then enabled the purchase of land on Cocchrane Street, ust north of Dundas (Hwy 2).
In brief, here is some information, according to their website: "From 1852 to 1962 Masonry in Whitby meant the story of Composite Lodge A.F. and A.M. No. 30, GRC. With the increasing number of members the desirability of a second lodge in Whitby became evident, and it was recommended to Grand Lodge that the necessary steps be taken to form a new Lodge. The David T. Campbell Lodge was instituted January 16th, 1962 with thirty-seven charter members. The important ceremony of Constitution and Consecration was held September 27th, 1962 under the direction of the Grand Master, M.Wor. Bro. R.W. Treleaven.
What is the significance of the name of this lodge? David T. Campbell was a native of Whitby who attended public and high school here, then moved to Chicago, where he attended university and where he lived until his death in 1955. His high regard for Freemasonry and his belief that in years to come he could depend on Composite Lodge to faithfully carry out his wishes led him to bequeath 30 percent of his estate in trust to this lodge, the interest there from to be used to assist deserving boys continue their education. The name of Brother Campbell will be perpetuated through the David T. Campbell Educational Assistance Fund and will have meaning to many people, particularly to the increasing number of citizens who have been or will be enabled to proceed to higher education on account of the interest and generosity of David. T. Campbell."
WBro John Dean and I had a great conversation after lodge concerning the history of Whitby in general and the history of the lodge specifically. The original lodge room for Masons in Whitby was located at the "four corners" downtown and was later sold to a bank, which then enabled the purchase of land on Cocchrane Street, ust north of Dundas (Hwy 2).
In brief, here is some information, according to their website: "From 1852 to 1962 Masonry in Whitby meant the story of Composite Lodge A.F. and A.M. No. 30, GRC. With the increasing number of members the desirability of a second lodge in Whitby became evident, and it was recommended to Grand Lodge that the necessary steps be taken to form a new Lodge. The David T. Campbell Lodge was instituted January 16th, 1962 with thirty-seven charter members. The important ceremony of Constitution and Consecration was held September 27th, 1962 under the direction of the Grand Master, M.Wor. Bro. R.W. Treleaven.
What is the significance of the name of this lodge? David T. Campbell was a native of Whitby who attended public and high school here, then moved to Chicago, where he attended university and where he lived until his death in 1955. His high regard for Freemasonry and his belief that in years to come he could depend on Composite Lodge to faithfully carry out his wishes led him to bequeath 30 percent of his estate in trust to this lodge, the interest there from to be used to assist deserving boys continue their education. The name of Brother Campbell will be perpetuated through the David T. Campbell Educational Assistance Fund and will have meaning to many people, particularly to the increasing number of citizens who have been or will be enabled to proceed to higher education on account of the interest and generosity of David. T. Campbell."
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