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The Masons of Eastern District (Grand
Registry of Canada in the Province of Ontario) invite Masons everywhere to the
Cornerstone laying ceremony for Ancient Brethren Masonic Lodge.to be held at
Upper Canada Village, 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg, Ontario
www.uppercanadavillage.com/home.htm
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2008, the date of the Summer Solstice!
THIS MAY BE THE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME
OPPORTUNITY TO WITNESS THE OLD MASONIC CEREMONY OF LAYING A CORNERSTONE. PLEASE
PLAN YOUR VACATION AROUND THIS EVENT AND ATTEND FOR THE WHOLE DAY!
This quotation from our Deputy Grand Master, R.W. Raymond S. J. Daniels, says it all:
"The presence of Freemasonry
on this major tourist site in North America will provide a wide open
window on the world of Freemasonry to the thousands of visitors that
pass through the Village every year. It is an unparalleled
opportunity to show Freemasonry to the public."
Schedule
9:30 a.m Registration begins
1:30 p.m Parade forms up.
2 p.m.
Masonic Parade (1 km.) to Lodge. There will be a shorter, more direct
route for those who wish.
3 p.m. Lawn Social with Lemonade
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4 p.m. Church Service for the
Masonic family. The church only seats one hundred.
5pm-8p.m
The Harvest Barn Restaurant (licensed) in Upper
Canada Village has agreed to remain open extended hours from 5 p.m. to
8 p.m. to accommodate Masons and guests who wish to dine in the
Village. The menu will be Hot Turkey, Grilled Ham or Lasagna for
$13.99. It will be cafeteria style using disposable service. No
reservations.
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Mason
& Guest Upper Canada Village entrance fee is $14 per person.
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We are asking for a Junior Warden
Fund donation to defray costs of entertaining the Grand Master,
etc.
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Masons to appear in regalia.
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The
Grand Master has given his approval and encouragement for
HIGHLAND DRESS!
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Masters may wear their collars.
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There will be a safe place to leave
regalia until parade time and cases until after the ceremony.
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Please
add a ribbon or some identifying sign to your regalia case
Accommodations
McIntosh Country Inn & Conference Centre has limited room availability for
Friday June 20, and Saturday June 21. For the discounted rate of $89.00 plus
tax, indicate you are attending the UCV Cornerstone Ceremony.
Ask for Kimberley who is responsible for reservations.
Toll Free 888-229-2850, Local 613-543-3788
12495 County Road 2, Morrisburg, ON K0C 1X0
www.mcintoshcountryinn.com
Cornwall & Seaway Valley Tourism for other lodging and dining.
11 Water Street West, Cornwall, ON, K6J 1A1
Tel: (613) 938-4748 or 1-800-937-4748 Fax: 613) 938-4751
http://www.cornwalltourism.com/
For information please contact
R.W. Bro. Wes Libbey, PDDGM
w.libbey@unb.ca
Read more about the Upper
Canada Lodge Project
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