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Joppa History – 1932

  • February 2, 2020

Men are forced to leave their families and take to work-camps during the Great Depression. February 11, 1932Right Worshipful Brother D. McLennon, District Deputy Grand Master, District No. 2 and other […]

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Joppa History – 1931

  • February 2, 2020

Wrigley Directories announces that Vancouver has finally become the biggest city in Western Canada. January 8, 1930Mr. Jack S. Kelman was instructed in the work of the Entered Apprentice Degree.February 12, […]

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Joppa History – 1930

  • February 2, 2020

The Great Depression hits home with thousands of men out of work and unable to support their families. January 9, 1930Brother Bevan L.W. Hugh after his examination in the work of […]

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Joppa History – 1929

  • February 2, 2020

Construction begins on Vancouver’s largest skyscraper … the Marine Building in downtown Vancouver. April 11, 1929Worshipful Master and Officers of Joppa Lodge on the evening of April 23 would confer the […]

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Joppa History – 1928

  • February 2, 2020

The Tudor Estate on Pacific. It remains to this day in new form.January 12, 1928​Most Worshipful Brother D.W. Sutherland, Past Grand Master, presented his photograph to the Lodge to be […]

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Joppa History – 1927

  • February 2, 2020

Vancouver’s begins construction on its first Art-Deco skyscraper, the Georgia Medical-Dental building. January 12, 1927An application to become a member of the Lodge by Initiation was received from Mr. Lawrence H. […]

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Joppa History – 1926

  • February 2, 2020

Joppa Lodge #112 takes its name from Jaffa, port city of Tel Aviv.May 13, 1926The Regular Communication of Joppa Lodge was held in the Masonic Hall, White Rock.A letter from […]

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When the Meme Hits Home

  • January 26, 2020

by Midnight Freemason ContributorRobert H. JohnsonOuch! That meme above….*Note – There are Freemasons who enjoy both the spiritual side and the fraternal side of the craft. In this piece I […]

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The Masonic Apron

  • January 26, 2020

Described as a Mason’s “badge” and an emblem of innocence, the apron provides a link to Freemasonry’s historical roots. This video documentary short, produced by the Masonic Grand Lodge of […]

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The Holy Writings

  • January 26, 2020

Described as the “first great light,” the Holy Writings provides a link to Freemasonry’s historical beliefs. This video documentary short, produced by the Masonic Grand Lodge of California and the […]

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