The Masons of Belleville Moira Lodge No. 11 wish to invite the members of our community to our Open House, to be held On June 3rd, 2017 between the hours of two and four p.m. at the Masonic Hall,, 132 Foster Avenue, Belleville Ontario. Come and join us for a tour of our hall and the new lodge room. Learn about our history in the Quinte area as our lodge dates from 1801 when Captain John Walter Meyers served as our first Master. The year 2017 is a very significant year to both Our country of Canada and for the Masonic order. In 1867, our founding fathers organized the beginnings of our great country by joining our first four provinces into a united confederation which has grown in size and stature to a land of 10 provinces and three territories So we are presently celebrating the 150th year of our great Country’s existence.
The Masonic Order has also reached a significant mile stone in that they are celebrating their 300th year as an organization. officially formed in London England in 1717. the first masonic lodge in Canada was established in Annapolis Nova Scotia in 1738 . The oldest presently active lodge is St. Andrew Lodge in Halifax Nova Scotia receiving its warrant on July 17, 1750, now under the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia.
Masons have played a large part in the development of our country and its growth since their arrival in Canada. over the past 300 years. For example, Masons were present at the establishment of Canada in 1867 and a Free Mason in the person of Sir John A. Macdonald became the first Prime Minister of Canada. Come and join us to learn about these two great events involving the history of both Canada and of Masonry.
For more information, please call Tom Ross at 613-962-5242.
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