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Mocha Temple History The year is 1886, London, Ontario and a lone Shriner is living in the city. He together with members of Knights Templar, who had been initiated in Detroit, Michigan petitioned to form a Shrine Temple in London. A dispensation was issued for “Sultanat Temple: and for a short time London had the honour of having Canada’s first Shrine Temple. However, the time was not yet right for “Sultanat Temple” and it soon became dormant and the dispensation was recalled. Shrinedom in London dates from January 1, 1908 with the foundation of Mocha Temple, and the seventh Shrine Temple in Canada. Noble Harry Collins, Potentate of Rameses Temple in Toronto, was instrumental in obtaining the charter. Noble Collins late became Imperial Potentate. The name “Mocha” was chosen by the first Recorder Noble Ed Struthers. The Shrine was seen as an organization where members could relax and enjoy themselves. Shrine bands, parades and elaborate costumes were part of the make up. It was said that “the order was not much more than a frolic for Masons of high degree”, and perhaps this stimulated interest among Masons enough to steadily increase the membership figures. What was not so visible was that even in those years considerable sums were raised for benevolence and charitable projects. At one ceremonial a Union Jack was carried around the hall and after the initial donation of $500 a further amount of $466.60 was raised for poor children of the city of London. This is much more than it seems now when we think of what a dollar would buy in those days. On another occasion the Salvation Army, the schools and other organizations supplied the names of 600 children who were in poor circumstance and they were all supplies with Christmas repast. 1917 saw a contribution to the fund for victims of the Halifax explosion. In 1930 the bands and patrol entertained the children from orphanages at the Western Fair. A patriotic endeavor was the subscription of $500 for the Peace Memorial at the Exhibition forces and war charities were supported. In the year of 1940 Mocha presented a $1,600 Ford ambulance to the Minister of Militia. The children were not forgotten and Shriners have provided transportation, entertainment, films and other amusements for their enjoyment. Since 1920, Mocha’s main charity has been the Shriners’ Hospitals for Children and many hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised for this worthy undertaking. Shrine activities continued to flourish through the years. In order to provide a place for meetings and other functions one of the stately old homes on Waterloo Street in London was purchased. In 1955 this building was sold for $38,000 and the Smallman residence at 468 Colborne Street was purchased for $35,000 with an additional $847 for some of the contents. Additions have been made, but the architectural beauty of the original building has been maintained. The Trustees work hard to maintain the grounds, rooms and furnishings. In 1977, the banquet halls were added on for meetings and social functions. In the recent past the interior and exterior of the building has been refurbished and redecorated completely with new furniture in the main lounge area. Mocha Temple is a place where any Shriner would be proud to bring his family and friends for lunch or dinner. REMEMBER MOCHA’S NEXT DEADLINE Please have everything submitted by .... OCT. 15 Page 24 August 2011 MOCHA NEWS
Shriners Hospitals for Children Presents ‘A Tale of Two Patients’ Thursday, July 7, 2011 (DENVER) Shriners Hospitals for Children® patients Alissa Perkins, 2, of Las Vegas and Kate Hickman, 13, of Houston have been selected as the health care system’s patient ambassadors for 2011-2012. As patient ambassadors, Alissa and Kate represent the thousands of children Shriners Hospitals for Children care for every year. Their stories are featured in the Shriners Hospitals for Children patient success video “A Tale of Two Patients,” which premiered on Wednesday, July 6, at the 2011 Imperial Session of Shriners International – the annual international Shriners meeting – in Denver. The families visited each other’s hospital to learn more about their journeys and see first-hand the different services the health care system offers. The video was directed by Christopher Coppola. When Alissa Perkins was born, doctors diagnosed her with fibular hemimelia, a shortening or absence of one of the two bones in the calf, which may require amputation or bone-lengthening procedures. After Alissa’s great-grandmother suggested the family consider consulting Shriners Hospitals for Children, they attended the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas. At the event, Alissa’s mother spoke with former patient Katie Walker who had been diagnosed with a similar condition as Alissa. Katie was more than happy to share her phenomenal experiences at Shriners Hospitals for Children, including the expert care, physical therapy and customized prosthetics provided by the hospital. Alissa ultimately had her left leg amputated and a follow-up surgery performed last year at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Los Angeles. She received her first prosthesis right before her first birthday in July and was walking a month later. Five years ago, Kate Hickman, then 8, sustained second and third degree burns on 45 percent of her body when a candle flame ignited the hem of her dress. Kate’s father rushed her to a local hospital in Houston, but the emergency room staff there did not feel able to give Kate all the care she needed, so they referred her to Shriners Hospitals for Children – Galveston, a hospital noted for expertise in pediatric burn care. Kate underwent multiple skin grafts and reconstructive surgeries to improve her condition. She also received extensive physical therapy and was able to regain full range of motion. Today, Kate, 13, is an energetic student who enjoys singing, acting, participating in sports and spending time with her family and friends. She was named the October 2009 “Memorial Buzz Kid,” an honor given to outstanding youths in the Houston area. Following the premiere of the video in Denver, Kate’s older sister, Abbey, 19, serenaded Kate, Alissa and the crowd with a beautiful song. Both families were received by members of the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees of Shriners Hospitals for Children. “The patient success video is the highlight of our weeklong convention and it effectively reinforces the fraternity’s support of the mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children: Changing the World through Caring for Kids,” said Michael Severe, Imperial Potentate-elect of Shriners International. About Shriners Hospitals for Children Shriners Hospitals for Children is changing lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education. The 22 hospitals in the United States, Canada and Mexico provide advanced care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. About Shriners International Shriners International is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. There are approximately 325,000 members throughout the world. Media contact: Fabiana Lowe, Shriners International Headquarters 813-281-7164 filowe@shrinenet.org MOCHA NEWS August 2011 Page 25
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