October 2009 - Mocha Shriners

October 2009 11/11/09 3:39 PM Page 1 

VOL. 32 NO. 4 LONDON, ONTARIO NOVEMBER 2009 

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Official Publication of Mocha Temple 

www.mochashriners.org 

Published 4 times a year 

Statement of Purpose: To allow members to share 

items of interest while promoting our commitment 

to children and the interests of Mocha Centre. 

Editor: Dennis Cook, 519-842-3064 

Editor Emeritus: Gerry Stephenson 

Public Relations: Richard Jones, 519-433-6991 

Office: Sharron Miller, Susan Rock 

and Jody Axford 

468 Colborne St. London, ON N6B 2T3 

Phone: 519-672-1391 

mochashriners@rogers.com 

Fax: 672-7723 Lounge: 672-2043 

� ELECTED DIVAN 2009 � 

Potentate: Kevin M. Wilson 

102-8888 Riverside Dr. E., 

Windsor, ON N8S 1H2 

Home: 519-948-9851 

kbarbson@cogeco.ca 

Chief Rabban: Barry Snider 

500 Bluestream Rd., Waterloo, ON N2K 3B1 

Home: 519-885-2076 

barry.snider@sympatico.ca 

Assistant Rabban: Jack Cumming 

RR#2, Dobbington, ON N0H 1L0 

Home: 519-353-5556 

hjcumming@brucetelecom.com 

High Priest & Prophet: Dave Fickling 

14 Wadsworth St., London, ON N5V 2R2 

Home: 519-451-6724 

ficks@rogers.com 

Oriental Guide: Robert Parker 

225 Ensign Cres., London, ON N6J 4T9 

Home: 519-680-0032 

parkerrob@rogers.com 

Treasurer: Dave Fahrner, PP 

149 Normandy Gardens, London, ON N6H 4B3 

Home: 519-641-4998 

fahrner@sympatico.ca 

Recorder: Jeff Brown 

216 Seldon St., Thamesford, ON N0M 2M0 

Home: 519-285-2042 

2.browns@rogers.com 

� APPOINTED � 

Chaplain: Rev. Canon Michael Farr 

519-396-8284 

First Ceremonial Master: Gary Maycock 

519-353-4808 

Second Ceremonial Master: Jim Thomsen 

519-495-1882 

Marshall: Craig Kealey 519-389-4187 

Parade Marshall: Darrin Wettlaufer 

519-690-1128 

Captain of the Guard: Earl Rudd 

519-438-3693 

Provost Marshall: Larry Pickard 519-637-7542 

Outer Guard: Bill Baxter 519-348-8000 

Chief Aide: Norm Camp 519-858-3500 

Director’s Staff: Doug McConnell 

519-652-5147 

Membership Chairman: Dwight Coughlan 

519-666-3672 

Property - Inside: Bent Andersen 519-672-7408 

Property - Outside: Jim McFadden 

519-660-0185 

When I was 

installed as 

your Potentate, 

I was told that 

the months will 

fly by and they 

were not kidding. 

It seems 

that January 

was just last 

Month and now 

we are at the 

end of Summer 

and Winter is 

approaching, Thanksgiving is only a couple 

of weeks away and then it is the Christmas 

season. My term as your Potentate is fast 

coming to an end. It has been a great year to 

say the least. I would like to say a big thank 

you to the Divan, Nobility and their Ladies 

for all the support and dedication you have 

extended to Lady Barb and me this past year. 

I would like to thank many of the Past 

Potentates who acted as my advisors for the 

year, their support and timely advice have 

afforded me a great year. A big thanks to my 

trusted aide for being there for me and all the 

hard work you have done to make this a 

memorable year. I would like to thank Ill Sir 

Don Warner PP for appointing me to the 

Divan some 7 years ago; the time sure has 

gone by fast. 

I would like to also thank many of the Nobles 

who spend countless hours doing the many 

tasks that were asked of them, for without 

their collective help the events they helped at 

would not be done as well as they are. If I 

missed anyone, it's not intentional, Thanks to 

everyone. This is a team effort and it shows. 

The summer months have been very busy for 

the Divan as we attended many Club and 

Units summer activities which included the 

many Barbeques and socials. As we look 

ahead to the month of September The Divan 

has attended the Great Lakes Shrine 

Association in Merrillville, Indiana with 

Several of Mocha's units attending, we have 

the Desert Rats, Jeepsters and the Royal 

Scots O'Mocha. The Desert Rats won three 

trophy's at the Motor Corps competition. The 

Royal Scot's O'Mocha received medals for 

each of the individual and group categories 

that they competed in, Wow what a tribute to 

the quality and dedication of the Nobles in 

these two units of Mocha. 

The Divan has safely returned home from our 

pilgrimage to the Northern tip of our jurisdiction. 

The Divan enjoyed the great hospi- 

Potentate’s Report 

tality of both the Huron Shrine Club and the 

Sault Shrine Club. I was truly amazed of the 

work that continues by the small number of 

Nobles at the Huron Shrine Club, while we 

where at the Club's meeting, I was given generous 

donations that are to be distributed to 

the Canadian Shrine Hospital and the 

Transportation Fund. The next day the Divan 

then continued on to the Sault Shrine Club in 

Sault Saint Marie. Again while we where at 

the Sault Shrine Club meeting, I received a 

cheque for $1170.00 for the M-SPOTS that 

was part of the estate of Noble Charlie “Red” 

Gailbrath. I have to thank the Nobles and 

Ladies of the Huron and Sault Shrine Clubs 

for their hard work and hospitality. 

It is unfortunate that I and the Board of 

Directors have had to make a decision on 

whether to hold the Fall Ceremonial or not. 

We have had to cancel the Ceremonial as we 

only had two candidates signed up. The 

Board of Directors and I did not come to the 

decision lightly, and we believed it is the 

right decision. The fall promises to be as 

busy as the summer was, it is almost that time 

of year for the Club and Units Officer installations. 

In addition, we have a Stated 

Meeting October 14, 2009 as well as the 

Temple Elections on December 09, 2009. My 

last official duty as Potentate is presiding at 

the Annual Meeting and Installation of the 

2010 Temple Officers. All of the Nobility is 

requested and encouraged to attend this 

important event. 

I would like to thank all of the Nobles, Clubs 

and Units for supporting me and my Lady 

Barb during my year as Potentate. I would 

also like to make a special thank you to the 

Ladies that work in the Mocha Office, 

Sharron Miller, Susan Rock and Jodi Axford. 

Your assistance and dedication is very much 

appreciated. I have a big thank you to our 

ladies and the Nobility for all of their support, 

because of them we are able to do what 

we do best; support our Shriners Hospitals 

for Children. And of course I can not forget 

to thank my Lady Barb, for without her support, 

I would not have been able to dedicate 

myself to Mocha Temple on my seven year 

journey to being your Potentate. 

I am humbled to have garnered your support 

and it has been a real pleasure to serve the 

Nobility of Mocha Shriners. I believe in family 

and that is what we are! Barb and I wish 

everyone a most enjoyable Christmas and a 

safe and Happy Year. 

Yours in the Faith 

Kevin M. Wilson, Potentate 

Page 2 November 2009 MOCHA NEWS

Chaplain’s Chat 

As I write this remembrance day is just 

around the corner and so my thoughts 

are directed to those who have served 

and continue to serve their country. 

This past week there was a remembrance 

service held for those killed on board 

HMCS Kootenay in October 1969. I 

remember some years ago taking my 

wife, my mother-in-law and my children 

to Brookwood Military Cemetery in 

England to show them the cost of war and peacetime service. My 

mother-in-law had never been overseas before and it was a shock 

to her to be taken to a cemetery where so many young men and 

women were buried. In a corner of the cemetery I happened upon 

the victimes of the Kootenay tragedy. about 15 years later I was 

Recorder’s Corner 

by Jeff Brown 

I purposely took some time to get my 

column ready this month to confirm some 

new information that had to be approved by 

the membership present at our Stated 

Meeting on October 14th. Those members 

approved an increase in dues of $5.00 for 

2010. This means the Temple dues will be 

$71.00 plus $15.00 Per Capita (Imperial) and $5.00 Hospital 

Assessment for a total of $91.00 for 2010. The office staff is busy 

preparing the new dues notices for next year and they should be 

hitting your mailboxes soon. I encourage you to get your payments 

in as soon as you can to facilitate getting your new membership 

cards out to you. To those members whose accounts are 

in arrears, please contact me to arrange for payment options to get 

you back in good standing. Please don't let your membership 

lapse and face the prospect of suspension. 

Remember that the January 8th 2010 meeting is the Open 

Installation night and your lady is welcome to join you to witness 

the installation of the new Divan Officers for the upcoming year. 

There will be a dinner served by Delectable Eats before the 

Installation and you must purchase your tickets in advance through 

the Administration Office for this event. See the ad elsewhere in 

the magazine. 

Remember that the December 9th Stated Meeting is also our annual 

election night and you need to show your 2009 dues card for 

admittance to this important meeting. The 2010 budget will be 

presented at that meeting for approval by you, the members of 

Mocha Shriners. 

Most of you will have heard the news we are now officially, 

“SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL” with the approval of two new Temples 

in Puerto Rico and the Philippines at the Imperial Session in San 

Antonio this year. They will be known as MAHUBAY SHRINERS in 

the Philippines and AL RAI'E SALEH SHRINERS in Puerto Rico. 

LOST AND 

FOUND 

leading a memorial service for a masonic organization when the 

Grand master of that particular organization asked us to remember 

the victims of the Kootenay as he had been an officer on board 

at the time of the tragedy. How often have you been confronted by 

the memory of a particular tragedy while going about your every 

day lives? None of us can escape the fact that every day of our 

lives someone is placing him or herself on the line for us - even in 

peacetime. Someone has volunteered to put his or her life ahead 

of his or her safety to protect us. The Gospels tell us "that greater 

love hath no man except that he lay down his life for another." May 

the Almighty bless each and everyone who volunteers to serve 

their fellows as members of armed forces, police, fire fighters, 

paramedics, natural resource personnel, and non-profit organizations. 

God bless you all! 

Salaam, Shalom, Peace 

Gordon Simmons 

Another application from Germany was defeated but will likely 

come to the floor again next year for approval by the delegates. 

With the new name of Shriners International comes a new logo. It 

is the fez! Just as we have a new emblem for Shriners Hospitals, 

we now also have a new emblem for the fraternity. Please get 

familiar with these new emblems, you will be seeing them more 

often as we change our printed material and dues cards for next 

year. 

Five Shriners Hospitals that were in danger of being closed have 

been given a reprieve in order for them to develop new business 

plans that will reduce their draw on the endowment fund significantly. 

Of special concern to us at Mocha is the Erie Unit which has 

been working on a new joint venture with enhanced features that 

should meet all the requirements of Tampa and serve them well 

into the future. However, their efforts are still not finalized so they 

still have some hurdles to jump over. Third Party Pay was also 

approved by the delegates in San Antonio and our hospital system 

is gearing up to adopt new financial billing procedures for those 

patients who have insurance coverage for their treatments. Rest 

assured that regardless of insurance coverage, we will continue to 

serve our children with the highest quality care at no personal cost 

to them. That is what our hospital system is famous for, isn't it? 

Our world, as well as our fraternity is changing and we must not 

be afraid to change with it. 

One final note; please take the time to wear a poppy in November 

in remembrance of our military forces who have ensured our 

freedoms through their sacrifices. God bless those 

who have paid the ultimate sacrifice 

for the society we enjoy today and 

to those who continue to serve our 

country. Lest we forget. 

If anybody has lost a pink plastic bag with a large picture of polar 

bears in it, could you please contact the office at 519-672-1391. 

We have been holding it at the office since May of this year. 

LOST AND 

FOUND 

MOCHA NEWS November 2009 Page 3

Dennis 

COOK 

editor 

Nobles: With this being the Nov. issue, it triggers 

of something in my little brain that the end of 

another year is now inevitable, and I feel the day is 

approaching fast. 

Let me take this opportunity to thank everyone, for 

their Mocha News Submissions, with out them my 

duty as Editor would be null and void. Please keep 

those cards and letters coming. I am not going to 

mention the names of people who are regular contributors, 

as someone would no doubt get left out, 

suffice it to say you know who you are and please 

let me repeat myself and please accept my heartfelt 

Thanks of behalf of our members. 

While I am thanking the loyal submitters, let me 

send a invitation from other Clubs and Units, I 

promise, I will try not to make to bad of a mess out 

them, the membership as well as myself would love 

to hear from you. 

Luck has been on my side lately as you will see later 

on in this issue that I was the lucky winner of a nice 

big BBQ from Aylmer Shrine Club, and then on 

Wed. Oct. 28th my ticket was drawn for the 50/50 

draw, at our Shrine Meeting, and while I didn't walk 

away a millionaire, it sure felt like it for a few 

moments. 

Thanks to all for your words of encouragement 

throughout the year, those little words of praise go 

right to my heart, and please accept my apologies 

to the few whose article or picture, either got lost in 

space, or highly doubtful, but I may have made a 

mistake, believe me none of those were on purpose. 

Tip of the Fez once again to the Greeter's Unit, and 

the Masonic Camping Club for your donations to 

the Mocha Temple Fund to support our magazine. 

May Peace and Happiness abide in your abode 

abundantly throughout this Festive Season, and 

Merry Christmas to all. 

Thanks and happy reading Dennis. 

"A Shriner never stands so tall, 

as when he stoops to help a child." 

Pictured here is Noble John Lloyd, President of the 

Mocha Trumpet Band, the child is unknown. 

❖ Proclamation for Election 

❖ The oldest Shriner 

❖ Circus Daddy donators 

❖ Scooter for sale 

❖ Lost & found at Temple 

❖ Editor wins big BBQ 

❖ Mocha History 

❖ Highlights of our Great 

Temple interior 

❖ Many pictures & articles from 

Clubs, and Units. 

Look through and find out! 


Happy 50th 

Wedding Anniversary 

Bob & Vesta Marshall 

WE 

NEED 

YOU!! 

The GREETERS UNIT needs 

good men like you. 

We are socially active, 

friendly and respected. 

Whether you are serious or just 

curious call us for more information. 

Ken Hill ……… 519-474-2387 

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DON’T FORGET MOCHA’S 

NEXT DEADLINE 

Please have 

everything 

submitted by .... 

JAN. 15 

Proclamation 

ELECTION NIGHT 

Illustrious Sir Kevin Wilson 

summons you to attend 

THE STATED MEETING OF 

MOCHA TEMPLE 

to be held in Mocha Temple 

468 Colborne Street, London, Ontario 

on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 

at 7:30 p.m. 

Officers to Be Elected 

for 2010 

Potentate Treasurer 

Chief Rabban Recorder 

Assistant Rabban 4 Representatives 

High Priest & Prophet to Imperial Council 

Oriental Guide 

YOUR 2009 CARD WILL BE REQUIRED 

FOR VOTING PRIVILEGES. 

Membership Cards are available 

in the Recorder’s Office. 

Wear Your Fez 

Be Sure to Vote 

REGULATIONS IMPERIAL COUNCIL BY-LAWS 

THE LAW – IMPERIAL CODE 

Section 325-11 Election Regulations 

(a) Electioneering The printing, publication, 

circulating or distribution of resolutions, letters, 

telegrams, tickets, email or other devices, by a 

Noble, suggesting, recommending, opposing or 

containing the names of proposed candidates for 

office in the Temple is prohibited. 

(b) Violation For any violation of (a), the Imperial 

Potentate may suspend any offending Noble, and 

he may declare the election of the officers void 

and order a new election. 

(c) Notice At least one week prior to the annual 

meeting or any election, the temple Recorder shall 

mail to each member a notice thereof containing 

this section. 

DINNER AT 6:00 P.M. – ($25) 

Advance sale only from office 

(519) 672-1391 


Lambton Shrine Club 

“Two Ears Are Better Than One” 

This young boy's name is Cohen, and he possess all the 

attributes that any boy at his age would have. 

Eagerness to play, explore, learn, catch the odd frog or 

two, and above all, look forward to each day with a 

keen desire to enjoy life to the fullest. 

However, Cohen was born on August 4th 2005 with a 

hearing loss. (to what extent we will never know) 

After a long process of testing, two and a half year old 

Cohen, was diagnosed profoundly deaf, bilaterally. 

With the help of Pathways Health Centre for Children 

Infant Hearing Program, Roberts School for the deaf, 

and London Health Sciences - Cochlear Implant 

Program, Cohen received his first cochlear implant at 

age three. 

He was activated on January 19th 2009 and was able to 

hear in one hear. 

Cohen's hearing age is now 4 months and should compared 

to a 4 month old baby's hearing and production of 

speech. 

Cohen's parents, Mike and Krista Murphy are very 

grateful for his cochlear implant, but because Cohen 

was diagnosed so late, he missed the cut off age for 

bilateral implants. 

As quoted by Cohen's parents, this is a part of a government 

study that includes children under the age of 3 

years - Cohen missed this by a short few months. 

Research has shown that children with bilateral 

implants hear better background noises and that there is 

a possibility that two implants would make hearing less 

tiring for them. Also there is the added benefit of having 

a back up should the existing implant fail. 

Early findings show that the more time left between 

first and second implants, the longer it takes the brain 

to synchronize hearing between the two ears. 

At this time, without government funding, Cohen's parents 

will be continuing their journey for a second 

cochlear implant, which would be extremely beneficial 

to learn, listen, and speak within the hearing world. 

The Lambton Shrine Club Motor Corps, proudly donated 

the sum of $5,000 towards a fundraiser for a second 

cochlear implant for Cohen. 

The goal of the fundraiser is to raise $40,000 to cover 

the costs of such an amazing piece of technology, which 

Cohen so desperately requires. 

Secretary-Treasurer Noble Robert Jeffrey, President 

Motor Corps Noble Jim Sayers, Cohen Murphy, 

Cohen's father Mr. Mike Murphy, Cohen's mother Mrs. 

Krista Murphy, kneeling is Noble Ken Sitzes, sitting in 

mini car is Noble John W. Patterson. 

President Jim Sayers on behalf of the Lambton Shrine 

Club Motor Corps, donates a cheque in the amount of 

$5,000 to help aid Cohen cover his expenses for his 

much needed second cochlear implant. 

PUCK DROP 

This is the puck dropping ceremony at the 

John Labatt Centre on October 2, 2009. 

This was "Shrine Night" at the JLC and 

ALL MONEY RAISED IS BEING 

DONATED TO MSPOTS. 

George Vanslack 


A big pat on the back to all the Clubs and Units 

who have rallied around the MSPOTS project. 

800,000 in 2 years is a remarkable feat, and it 

shows the commitment and passion that 

Mocha Shriners have in helping kids! 

Thank you to all! 

MSPOTS Steering Committee 

Illustrious Sir Kevin Wilson Potentate 

Illustrious Sir David Fahrner PP 

Illustrious Sir Norm Camp PP 

Noble Jeff Brown Recorder 

Noble Dwight Coughlan 

Individuals who have donated personally 

Ahcom Shrine Club 

Aylmer Shrine Club 

Brantford Shrine Club 

Bruce Shrine Club 

Cambridge Shrine Club 

Camel Coach Mocha Shriners 

Fort Malden #268 O.E.S. 

Hillbillies Outhouse #3 

Hillbilly Clan #59 

Hi-Ro Shrine Love Bugs 

Lambton Shrine Club 

Lambton Shrine Club Oriental Band 

London Shrine Club - Pop Can Project 

Mocha Alumni Association 

Mocha Classics Shriners 

Mocha Iron Camels 

Mocha Motor Corp 

Mocha Shriners A.A.O.N.M.S. 

Mocha Temple - Desert Rats Unit 

Mocha Temple - Legion of Honour 

Mocha Temple Oriental Band 

Norfolk Shrine Club 

Pal-Mocha Shrine Club 

R.C.L. - Branch #249 

Royal Scots O'Mocha 

Shrine Circus Daddy 

Stratford on Avon Shrine Club 

Stratford Shriners Mini-Kars 

Sun Parlour Shrine Club 

Tillsonburg Shrine Club 

Waterloo Country Shrine Club-Oriental Band 

Waterloo County Shrine Club 


Mocha Love Bugs 

Members of the "Love Bugs" send greetings to all 

Nobles. 

The "Love Bugs" were officially recognized as a Unit 

of Mocha Temple by the International Shrine of 

Chicago (as it then was) on January 1, 1980. The unit 

was to revolve around the Volkswagen "Bug". The Walt 

Disney movie "Herbie the Love Bug" came to mind 

and the name "Love Bugs" was ultimately adopted for 

the unit. It started with three members and one 

Volkswagen and has grown continuously over the years 

since that time. 

Each of the unit members owns, maintains and insures 

their "Bug". The cars are becoming more difficult to 

find as time passes. We look forward to the continued 

growth of our unit and to the ever increasing donations 

to the Shrine hospitals and other charities. 

In 2008 we were involved in 14 parades. 2009 events 

that the "Love Bugs" participated in have been: 

May 18 - Woodstock Victoria Day Parade, June 13 - 

Spring Ceremonial - Leamington, June 26 - 

Thamesville Threshing Festival Parade, August 1 - 

Simcoe Friendship Festival Parade, August 26 - 

Aylmer Shrine Club Cruise Night, September 6 - 

Port Rowan Bay Fest Parade as well as several 

Christmas Parades in the area. 

Monthly regular meetings first Saturday of each month 

consist of breakfast at 9 am at the New Sarum Diner. 

We are continuously looking for new members. If you 

are interested and would like to have some fun driving 

a "Bug" we would be able to assist you in obtaining a 

suitable Volkswagen. Contact Harry Hewbank 

(president) at 519-773-7147 or Roy Pickard (secretary) 

at 519-773-5526 

Submitted by Bob Shier 

Bugs at Aylmer Cruise Noble Doug Walkers Bug 

Masonic Camp Club 

Attention RVer's join in with your fellow Campers, For more information please contact Bro. 

and get your membership in the National Camping Roy Osmond 519-842-8227, mro13@sympatico.ca 

Travelers Inc. a Camping Club exclusively for Master or V.W.Bro. Ron Hill 519 455- 5310 

masons and their families. 

ronaldhill@rogers.com 

History: Founded in 1966 in Gettysburg PA. by the late 

Shown here receiving a 

brother Myron Fox, and 21 other Masonic families. The 

Letter of Appreciation, from 

Club was established as a call to refreshment for those 

Grand Lodge, for the 

who enjoy the outdoors, for relaxation, and good fel- 

generous donation of the 

lowship. 

Trillium #1, Chapter 21of 

Benefits: 

N.C.T, to the MasoniChip 

• Planned monthly camping or dinner meetings in the Programme (a Child Find Programme) L-R R.W. Bro. 

off season. 

Joe Lewis MaosniChip Rep.,Bro. Stan McIntyre, and 

• Discover new places to visit. 

Bro. Roy Osmond Master of Travel, and Wagon 

• Annual State/Provincial, District and National Rallies. Master. 

• Meet new friends who share your interests. Editor's note: Nobles this Club also made a generous 

• Receive a monthly Chapter and quarterly National donation to the Mocha Temple Fund to assist with the 

Newsletter. 

cost of publishing the Mocha News, many Thanks to the 

group, from all nobles. Dennis Cook 


What’s Happening in the Units! 

Member of 

Mocha’s Concert Band 

Recently Recognized 

Recently Noble Les 

Webber was recognized 

by the Association of 

Child and Youth 

Counsellors of Ontario 

for his dedication and 

major contribution to the 

youth of Ontario. 

During the Association's 

50th anniversary 

celebrations in Toronto 

Les was presented with a 

Lifetime Membership 

Award and the 

President's Award. 

Les was the founding father in 1959 of the Ontario 

Association and served as its first President where 

his expertise was quickly recognized to the degree 

that he is considered a “bit of a legend” within the 

province and the association. He was successfully 

recruited by the Province of Ontario to come east 

from British Columbia where his talents were also 

recognized. 

Les trained at the Thistledown Regional youth centre 

and went on the become the Chief worker at this site. 

He then served at the famous Clark Institute of 

Psychiatry in Toronto. 

It is interesting to note that Noble Les was the first 

Chief Child Care Worker in Ontario who actually 

was a child care worker. 

Around Mocha and within our Concert Band Les is 

recognized as a guiding light and idea man as he 

generously gives of his time, energy and ideas for the 

betterment of the craft and our philanthropy. 

Submitted by Floyd James 

REMEMBER MOCHA’S 

NEXT DEADLINE 

Please have 

everything 


JAN. 15 

AN INVITATION FROM 

MOCHA’S CONCERT BAND 

Got some musical talent? 

Do you have Tuesday afternoons 

free from 2:00 - 3:30 pm? 

Mocha’s Concert Band meets 

Tuesdays under the baton of 

Noble Chuck Carrothers. 

A special welcome for a 

French Horn player, 

and lead Clarinetist. 

If interested contact President Jim Shillington 

jamespshillington@gmail.com 

Concert Band 

Mocha’s Concert band enjoyed the hospitality of Noble 

Don Webster and Lady Donna (front centre) at their 

Exeter home where we held our annual picnic. 

The only sharp note heard was from the knives and forks 

as everyone satisfied themselves with excellent home 

baked food and refreshing drinks. 

Our Concert Band rehearses on Tuesday afternoons at 

Mocha starting again on Sept.8 and welcomes new members. 

We would especially give a warm welcome to a 

French Horn player. President Jim Shillington would 

welcome a call. 

Come out and join the fun and satisfaction as we entertain 

public and Shrine audiences from September to July. 


Here’s What’s Happening in the Units! 

News from the 

Keystone Kops Unit 

Unfortunately we have lost the services of our 

Chief/Noble Bill Cunliffe to the far Ontario North. 

Noble Bill’s wife Darlene, who is associated with the 

Anglican Church, received and accepted a transfer of 

duties to the Barry’s Bay area. 

We will miss Noble Bill’s participation in the Unit & 

thank him for his input in helping to found the unit. 

Our activities in the month of September were limited 

to attending St. John’s Lodge in Norwich & arresting 

the Candidate during a break between the EA Degree & 

the FC Degree. This was done at the complete surprise 

of all those attending lodge that evening including the 

Degree Team from Tillsonburg. The surprise event was 

masterminded between WM Dennis Cook & Keystone 

member Sid Copperthwaite. 

The Pumpkinfest Parade in Waterford was held on 

Saturday October 17th & the Unit participated giving a 

Desert Rats at GLASMC 

On September 18th, 2009 ten Mocha Desert Rats 

travelled to Merrilville, Indiana to participate in the 

Great Lakes Association Shrine Motor Corp 

Competion. This consisted of a Inspection, eight to ten 

minute drill that the team had been practicing at the 

Hellenic Centre in London and an obstacle course and 

parade. Mike Andersen and Richard Smith won the 

obstacle course in record breaking times of 37.18 and 

38.68 seconds respectively. The Desert Rats participated 

in the parade on Saturday afternoon in nearby 

Crown Point. The Banquet and Awards presentation 

was held Saturday evening with them winning trophies 

for Drill and Inspection as well as the Obstacle Course. 

Camel Coach 

good laugh to crowd with the antics of the Kops & the 

Convict. 

They were a great crowd pleaser. 

The Unit is still seeking Members who want to join in 

the fun & antics. 2010 is expected to be a busy year 

with our new Chief Dean Bauer & his Deputy Hugh 

Devereux keeping the Unit very active. 

For more information & how to join the Unit contact 

Dean Bauer at 519.756.2670 or Sid Copperthwaite at 

519.753.7319 

In the picture are Back Row - Scott Petrie, Richard 

Smith, Boris Melynk, Brian Howard and Mike Hessey. 

Front Row Glenn Chesney, Geoff Clays and Rod 

Willoughby. Absent - Mike Andersen & Ken Gilders. 

Mocha Camel Coach recently supported a local Soccer Team, in Lucan. 

Past President Noble Tom 

on the left is the Vice 

Pres. of the Lucan 

Rushton is shown here 

Soccer Club, and Past 

presenting a check to Soccer 

President Noble Tom 

Pres. Mr. Ferrato, of the 

Rushton, with the 

Lucan Soccer Club. 

team. 


More of What’s Happening in the Units! 

Whispering Sands of the 

London Mocha Oriental Band 

Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, the Nobles of the Mocha Oriental Band wish to “Talk to you” 

As we continue to greet Nobility everywhere. 

In Memorial We mourn the passing of Kay Brewe, wife 

of our dedicated Bandsman, Ron Brewe. Kate passed away 

on Friday, October 9th in Victoria Hospital, London. Kate 

had not been well for some time and had recently been 

Producers of the Sweetest 

Music this side of Heaven 

Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, the Nobles of the Mocha 

Oriental Band wish to “Talk to you” 


Noble Alex Aitken. At the 2009 Grand Lodge assembly in Toronto, Alex was honored with the appointed Office of Grand 

Stewart. Very Worshipful Brother Alex, a past Master of St. John's Lodge 209a (1993), joined the London Mocha Shrine, 

crossing the hot sands in the Stratford Ceremonial in 1987 and joining the Mocha (London) Oriental Band in 1999. Alex 

has served the Band well as Treasurer for the past six years. Nobles of the Band are proud to congratulate Alex on his well 

deserved appointment. 

ALEX WITH THE BAND BEFORE INVESTATURE 

admitted to a London Nursing Home. The Oriental 

Bandsmen extend our sincere condolences to Ron and 

family for their great loss. 

AFTER WITH G. L. OFFICERS 

PRESENT AND PAST 

Grand River Cruise 

A party of 22 band members with wives attended a three hour dinner trip on the 

Grand River on Saturday July 18th, a scrumptious three course meal as well as a 

little beverage was provided on board the boat. The port at Caledonia was a too 

complicated place for some to find, consequently Roy Pacheco, Thelma and his 

company, you might say ‘missed the boat’. President Al Yates made the arrangement 

and we believe that future Presidents will likely follow suite. Thank you Al 

for a good time out on the river. 

Parades & Events in this year, 2009: - 

April - Snake Charmer Dinner. May - Thamesford - Calithumpian Days. June - Daughters of the Nile Spring Session at the 

JLC, Spring Ceremonial Leamington, Thamesville Threshing Festival, O.B. Annual Golf Tournament. July - Grand River 

Cruise, Ailsa Craig Gala Days. August - Teeswater Ol' Boys Reunion Parade, O.B. Annual Dashwood BBQ. September - 

Lambeth Harvest Festival, Thorndale Parade. October - Ramses 20th Annual Varsity Football Game, O.B. Annual Fish Fry. 

November - 6th Scottish Rite 29th Degree, 14th London Santa Clause Parade; 21st St. Thomas Santa Clause Parade, 23rd 

Fantasy at Banting, 27th O.B. Christmas Party, 29th Parkhill Christmas Parade, December - 9th Mocha Shrine Stated 

Meeting & Elections, 14th O.B. Annual Meeting. 


What’s Happening in the Units! 

Whispering Sands of the 

London Mocha Oriental Band 

Biography of Bandsman Noble - Dr. Peter West 

Peter recently celebrated his 75th 

birthday, this will tell which year 

Peter was born in the Channel 

Island of Jersey, a few miles west 

off the French coast. Peter relocated 

to England where they spent the 

war years before immigrating to 

Canada in 1947 with his parents, 

The Reverent Harold Templar and 

Evelyn Anne West and siblings 

Michael and Jean. After attending 

Hepworth High School from 1949 

to 1951, and Owen Sound Collegiate in 1952, Peter spent 5 

years as an announcer in radio. Noting his good looking 

appearance and having a resonant baritone voice, he 

enjoyed the next 14 years as an announcer on the small 

screen, this is where Peter also developed his skills as a producer. 

He attended the University of Algoma part time in 

1967 and following 12 years of study, gained his PhD in 

Psychology at the University of Western Ontario. As a 

Doctor in Psychology, Dr. Peter West managed the Lester 

B. Pearson Children's Mental Health Center in Chatham for 

7 years and spent 15 years in private practice before retiring 

in 1998. 

He claims that his degree in Psychology was extremely useful 

to him after joining the Oriental Band in the late 1980's, 

NOBLES, A BIG THANKS 

to the members of Mocha Greeters Unit, to the Mocha Temple. 

The editor of the Mocha News, wishes to acknowledge the 

donation to the Temple which was accompanied with the 

following letter. 

Noble Dennis Cook 

“The Greeters Unit of Mocha Temple at the September meeting 

passed a motion to give a donation towards the expenses 

of the Mocha News. We thank you for your efforts, 

and hope this cheque will help to support the Mocha News.” 

I greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness. Dennis 

Producers of the Sweetest 

Music this side of Heaven 

Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, the Nobles of the Mocha 

Oriental Band wish to “Talk to you” 


being able to certify that all Band members have a certain 

mental incapacity. This was verifiable considering the crazy 

music played by the Band members and their delusion in 

thinking the music to be the sweetest music this side of 

Heaven. How could he have such an opinion when he plays 

only the Gong? 

Peter's full name is Peter Templar West. His middle name 

has been used in his family (including Son Paul Templar 

West) for 5 generations. The name Templar was a surname 

in a past branch of the family and carried on as a middle 

name because of its reference to the Knights Templar and 

the family's many generations of involvement in Masonry. 

Peter was 1st Principal of London Chapter RAM for 2 years 

in 1989 & 1990 and Master of Acacia Lodge 508 in 1992. 

Peter has been happily married to his loving wife Verona for 

55 years. (We all said that Verona has put up with the poverty 

and mind reading suffering for all those years). Peter and 

Verona have four wonderful children (one deceased), who 

have all been married for over 25 years. They have six 

grand children and are the very proud great-grandparents of 

the latest addition to the family, 18 month old Georgia. 

Peter adores singing and sings in a talented choir in Florida, 

USA. during the winter months. Peter also holds the prestigious 

title of recording artist to at least four CD's. Well 

done Peter. 

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To all Mocha Clubs and Units, 

Mocha 100th Anniversary Picture Book 

As I hope most of you are aware, in 2008 Mocha initiated printing a membership picture book to 

celebrate our Centennial year. 

Pictures of many members and their wives were taken last fall and winter, while some additional 

pictures have been taken in the last few weeks. 

Due to several unforeseen problems this book has been very slow in getting completed. While the 

member's pictures have been finished we still need submissions from throughout Mocha showing 

our clubs and units. We have been given 18 complimentary pages to portray our Shrine activities. 

If your club or unit has interesting and/or informative pictures that you would like included, please 

submit them so that this book can be completed, printed and distributed. The company has the 

following design tips: 

1. Pictures must be scanned @ 300 dpi. 

2. NOT in Microsoft word format as that is for text only 

3. Camera ready pages may be submitted in press quality pdf 

Please send them, as soon as possible, either on a CD or electronically to 

Mocha Office: 468 Colborne Street, London ON, N6B 2T3 


or 

Barry Snider: 500 Bluestream Road, Waterloo ON, N2K 3B1 

barry.snider@sympatico.ca 

Yours in the Faith, 

Barry Snider 

Chief Rabban 

MOCHA SHRINERS 

468 Colborne St. 

London ON N6B 2T3 

519 672 1391 Fax 519 672 7723 


Hillbilly Clan #59 

Shrinedom and Hillbilliyism are alive and well, in 

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 

This past winter my wife Elaine, and I had the pleasure 

of, an extended vacation in the areas of Myrtle Beach. 

We are both members of Hillbilly Clan # 59 in London. 

While we were there we met up with several members 

of the Shrine. We attended Santa Claus Parades, Shrine 

Club Dinners, and Hillbilly Degrees being held in the 

area. We also traveled to Charleston SC. to see the 

Shrine Units and particularly the Hillbilly Clan receive 

numerous Temple, and Civic awards, for their Fund 

raising efforts, for the children, on the night before the 

Potentate's Ball 

I also had the pleasure of providing Banjo music, for a 

men's and lady's Hillbilly initiation. We were served 

Wild Boar, and Venison, an excellent meal. 

BLACK CAMEL 

We Cherish Their Memories 

Berry, Albert J. 

Sarnia 

Binns, Clifford H. 

Woodstock 

Brown, Wilson W. 

Wingham 

Brown, Stewart J. 

St. Thomas 

Card, Sid 

Tillsonburg 

Dentley, Fred 

St. Thomas 

Gillick, James 

St. Thomas 

Gundry, John F. 

St. Thomas 

Holmes, Harold E. 

Windsor 

Hunter, Robert V. 

Sault Ste. Marie 

Lobb, Alvin L. 

Clinton 

Maynard, Kenneth C. 

Elliot Lake 

Throughout our stay, we were treated Royally, to say 

the least, we also can say without a doubt that 

Shrinedom and Hillbillyism are alive and well in SC. 

In the photo are the Candidate, Degree Team, and 

myself. Submitted by Noble Wally Gray 

McMillan, William P. 

Windsor 

Miller, Wayne A. 

Windsor 

Richardson, Thomas R. 

Palmerston 

Tucker, W. Ernie 

St. Marys 

Wood, Stanley W. 

St. Thomas 

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Mocha Roadrunner Unit 

Our Mocha Roadrunner Unit has completed a very 

busy summer with several parades in August and one 

every weekend in September. With more than 12 

parades behind us this year, we are now preparing for 

the Christmas Parades which should be very rewarding 

for all our nobles. 

Our Unit operates with a pace car leading the Unit 

which is driven by Noble Harry Lawry and a golf cart 

which acts like a tail gunner which concludes our unit. 

These two vehicles set the parameters in which the various 

Unit Cars perform their avoidance tactics. All 

activities must occur between these two vehicles. This 

procedure is determined by our Unit Parade Chairman 

Noble Ron McNicol who is responsible for all parade 

bookings and the activities of all our cars. 

Our “tail gunner”, which is a golf cart, is driven by Ken 

“Pete” Ebel who is in his 78th year and has been in the 

Roadrunner Unit since 2001. (see adjoining picture) He 

began in Stratford Lodge #332 in 1985 and just recently 

became a member of St. James Lodge #73 in St. 

Marys. Noble Ebel joined the Shrine in 1987 in the 

Spring Ceremonial that was held in Stratford when Dr. 

Norm Amos was Potentate. 

Noble Pete Ebel , retired since 1992, was employed for 

45 years at Kroehler Furniture Manufacturing where he 

was a woodworking machinist. His extracurricular 

activities included being an umpire for both baseball 

and fastball for 45 years and also playing the game. He 

played 17 years for the Kroehler Men’s Intermediate A 

Team which folded in 1962. He then moved on to The 

Conroy Softball Team in The South Perth League 

which became the Stratford Memorial Fastball Team 

under the support of Noble Jim Shackleton and Noble 

Glen Shackleton. Although Pete resides in Stratford he 

enjoys spending his summer time at the Sugarbush 

Trailer Park south of Bayfield. 

This past year Pete has been recovering from a cancer 

esophagus operation which was successful. He does not 

recommend this activity as a method to lose weight. 

Not far from Noble Pete Ebel you may find his caring 

son, Noble Neal Ebel who seems to have a “questionable” 

influence on certain other Roadrunner nobles. 

During the parades Noble Pete Ebel is usually enjoying 

the spectators but at times he is called upon to act as a 

tow truck when the Unit Cars break down. Recently he 

has been called on to come to the aid of Noble Doug 

Richardson (see adjoining picture) and Noble Ron 

McKnight at least two times each but Noble Bill Porter 

has been towed on numerous occasions. One would 

think he is actually trying to save on gas. If it wasn’t for 

Noble Leon Roth many of our cars would never see a 

parade as he is the architect who keeps everything 

motoring. 

When visiting with the Roadrunners search out Noble 

Ken “Pete” Ebel as he is a most personable fellow. 

Offer him a refreshment treat and swap stories with 

him. Visit with our members, discuss their cars and 

plan to look us up in the Christmas Parades and join in 

on all the feztivities. Our Roadrunner Unit would like 

to wish all Nobles and their families a very Merry 

Christmas and a most successful and happy New Year. 

Submitted by Noble John Parker 

"For Sale" 

1977 Honda 50 

Please Call Ev Hetherington 

519 451-1145 and leave message. 


Pal Mocha 

President Don Kritzer & Lady Dina held our 

annual BBQ at their home in Listowel August, 

with an excellent attendance of Nobles, and 

Ladies. Shown here are our 2 new members 

Nobles Rev. Russell Rogers, and John Moir, and 

Pres. Don looking on. 


Aylmer Shrine Club would like to say hello to all 

Nobles of Mocha! 

We have had a very busy summer, and this is the 

second year that we've hosted the weekly Cruise 

Night, in Aylmer. This Cruise Night stated on 

May 20th this year and ran every Wed. night, until 

Sept. 16th, from 6:00 pm. till dusk. 

The attendance has grown to 50 plus cars, at the 

location of ICS parking lot on Talbot St. W. in 

Aylmer. 

August 26th was a special night as we held a 

Shrine Night, and were graced with representatives 

from the Love Bugs, Jeepsters, and Mocha 

Classics. Special Thanks to the Nobles who 

helped make this a great evening. This venue 

gives our Club great exposure, in Southern ON, as 

cars come from London, Woodstock, Langton, 

St.Thomas, and Tillsonburg. 

I would like to give my personal Thanks to all 

Nobles who assisted with this event, and honorable 

mention to Nobles Drew Buchner, and John 

Vandewynegaerde, who have been a mainstay, of 

the weekly helpers. 

Mark your calendars for next year and start 

attending the weekly Aylmer Shrine Cruise Night 

on May 19th 2010. 

Submitted by Noble Roy Pickard, 1st. Vice Pres. 

Aylmer Shrine Club, and Cruise Chairman 2009 

CLUB NEWS 

Stratford-on-Avon S.C. 

The Stratford-on-Avon 

Shriners Club recently 

donated $6,000 to the 

Children’s Hospital of 

Western Ontario. The 

funds will be used for the 

hospital’s telemedicine 

program, which allows 

physicians to teleconference with patients to outlying areas, as 

the London-based hospital serves children from Windsor in the 

south to Tobermory and Sault Ste. Marie in the north. From left 

are Shriner past president Vic Hearn, Shriner executive member 

Allan Stewart, Shriner president Wayne Smith, Jill 

Osborne, community relations officer for the Children’s Health 

Foundation, and past president Bill McKay. (Macko photo) 

Local Cruisers 

New Noble 

John 

O'Reilly, 

and Harry 

Hewbank. 

Noble Ron and Joanne Erickson's 

1957 Thunderbird. Mocha Classics. 

Noble Robert 

and Rose White, 

1963 Pontiac. 

Mocha classics 

Local Cruisers 

Head Chef Noble 

Drew Buchner. 

Noble Drew Buchner, and Roy 

Pickard presenting donations to St, 

Thomas Elgin General Hospital, and 

the local VON (Meals on Wheels) 

Mr. & Mrs., Bill Rimnyak 

(’69 Chevelle SS 396, to be the 

feature car for 2010), along 

with Noble Roy Pickard 



CLUB NEWS 

With the fall arriving it is back to work from refreshment,that work being helping our Burned and Crippled 

children. Pal Mocha will be having their annual Feather Party, on Fri. Nov. 13/09 at the Harriston Legion. We 

will also be busy this winter selling Christmas Cakes, and Shortbread Cookies, I can smell the ovens now. 

Nobles Bill Baxter and Jack Cumming 

Assistant Raban Noble Jack Cumming, & 

Helen, Lady Dina & Noble Pres. Don Kritzer 

Noble Don Moeser of 

Waterloo Shrine Club, 

and Noble Dave Orton 

promoting a Bus Trip 

to Mocha for the 

Installation of 

Barry Snider 

Newest Noble Rev. 

Russel Rogers, and 

Lady Marilyn 

FOR 

SALE 

Noble Dr. Ken Fisk and Lady Irene 

celebrate their 60th Anniversary 

The Entertainment, The Serenaders. 

Nobles Curly 

Wright and Lady 

Shirley, Kash 

Richardson and 

Lady Norma 

The Black Camel visited our Club this past summer 

and we lost 2 great Nobles Jack Gates of Listowel, 

and Tom Richardson of Harriston. 

We cherish their memories. 

Pal Mocha wishes to sell their 1975 Ford Fire Truck, which 

has been used in Parades, for many years. This Truck is 

well equipped with Shrine Lettering, and logos. 

This fine unit can be yours for $1000 

Please call President Don Kritzer @ 519 291-4525. 



Club on 

Parade 

Nobles Jim Richardson and his 

sons Brad and Clarke, along with 

Noble Jim Doig, had their new red 

mini motorcycles at the Harriston 

Fall Fair parade Sept. 19. 

Following them were Noble Don 

McPhail and Noble Ken Fisk 

driving McPhail's convertible, and 

Noble Gerald Metzger driving his 

mini Model T Shrine car. They 

made an excellent presentation 

from the Pal-Mocha club. 

Photos submitted by Laverne Long 

CLUB NEWS 

Waterloo Shrine Club 

Pictured here is of a group of happy looking Nobles from the Waterloo 

Shriner Club, at coffee break at the Waterloo Legion in Waterloo on Regina 

St. where we meet every Wednesday, from 10.00 am to 1100 am to discuss 

whats been happening and have a coffee break and a do-nut. 

Shriners at Work 

Pictured here is Noble Dave Harding, who is a member of the Mocha 

Classic's, with his 1978 El Camino. As can be seen the truck is loaded with 

5 huge bags of pop cans. 

Dave is a summer resident 

of Pt. Bruce, and has a 

barrel placed at the "Sand 

Castle" Restaurant, which 

he empties every week, 

and is now on his way to 

deliver them to the 

Aylmer Shrine Club, to be 

recycled. 

Editor's note, Way to go 

Dave, and Thanks to all 

Nobles who assist 

with the pop can projects, 

everywhere. Dennis 


CLUB NEWS 


L-R Happy Ticket Sellers: Nobles 

George Sinden, John Vandenwygaerde, 

Harry Hewbank and Percy Whitcroft 

Tillsonburg S.C. 

Tillsonburg Shrine Club recently gave out 

2, 100 Million Dollar Club Certificates. 

One to Mrs. Brenda Horvath for donating 

name graphics for our Antique Fire Truck. 

And also one to Sean McKoy, who 

received his 2nd Degree, in St. John's No. 

104 in Norwich. the Degree was done by 

the Tillsonburg Shrine Club, with the assistance 

of the Keystone Kops. All in all a 

great evening enjoyed by many Masons 

including R.W.Bro. Phillip Bowman 

D.D.G.M. of Wilson South. 

And the happy winner is none other 

than yours truly, the Mocha news 

Editor Dennis Cook, and Noble Roy 

Pickard. 

Andersen, 

Michael D. Jr. 

London 

Babcock, Robert R. 

Bayfield 

Barendregt, 

Richard G. 

St. Thomas 

Chahine, Said 

Camlachie 

Coatsworth, 

Robert D. 

Glencoe 

Colledge, J.A. 

Caledonia 

Dalton, Lawrnce R. 

Bayfield 

Dumanski, Bryan R. 

Sault Ste. Marie 

Faulds, William R. 

Wentzville 

Fennell, Richard H. 

Powell, USA 

Forth, Donald J. 

Orillia 

Editor's note: What a great 

B.B.Q. to win, and my Thanks to 

All the Members of Aylmer Shrine 

Club, and a tip of the Fez to the 

Nobles who decided what to sell 

tickets on. .The BBQ, is a welcome 

edition to our home, and our old 

BBQ found a nice home, a young 

couple just starting out, they were 

mighty grateful to have that gift, 

and so by Diane & I winning the 

draw, 4 people wound up being 

happy. Many Thanks Dennis 

Lost in the Desert 

The following Nobles have been listed 

as lost. 

If you have an address, 

please advise the office. 

Francis, Robert C. 

London 

Goodhue, Michael W. 

Windsor 

Harris, Henry A. 

Vicksburg, USA 

Hetherington, 

J. Gregory 

Morpeth 

Hudson, Blake G. 

London 

Hutchinson, Ralph E. 

Brantford 

Kerr, John M. 

London 

Kilmer, Earl D. 

London 

Kirkwood, John G. 

Chatham 

Korbich, John W. 

Paris 

MacLeod, James R. 

Seaforth 

Major, Darcy R. 

Simcoe 

McLean, Neil 

Port Huron, USA 

Meyer, Wm. A. Jr. 

Kitchener 

Mott, James D. 

Sarnia 

Olver, Robert B. 

Sarnia 

Outien, Brian L. 

Cutler 

Patterson, Shirley G. 

Gordon 

Pickard, Ryan A. 

Tillsonburg 

Sauve, Albert A. 

Prescott 

Smith, Rodney D. 

Simcoe 

Stewart, Allan M. 

St. Marys 

Sulkowski, Edgar E. 

Waterloo 

Thomas, Ronald E. 

London 


Friday October 2nd 2009 proved to be a very exciting 

evening for The Lambton Shrine Club. 

This was the first night and meeting in their new home, 

located in The Masonic Hall at 245 Essex Street, Sarnia. 

Attending this gala event were members of The 

Lambton Shrine Club, and a welcomed visit from 

Potentate Kevin M. Wilson and his Divan. 

Highlights of the evening were many and enjoyable, a 

great dinner, refreshments, good conversation, and also 

- a time to reminisce about past events of The Lambton 

Shrine Club. 

Kevin Wilson, Potentate, gave a brief talk on Shrine 

activities, plus entertained questions regarding the role 

of The Lambton Shrine Club. 

Speaker for the evening was Ambassador Emeritus 

Noble Don Stewart, his subject being the history of The 

Lambton Shrine Club. 

Excerpts of his speech included: 

The year was 1933, when in the great depression, a 

group of far sighted Shriners of this area, decided that 

some form of association should be started in Sarnia - a 

place where they could meet together from time to time, 

and be involved in the Greatest Philanthropy of all 

CLUB NEWS 

Lambton S.C. Submitted by Noble George Pitfield 

L-R Assistant Rabban, 

Noble Jack Cumming, 

President Lambton S.C. 

Noble Edgar McKenney, 

and Ambassador Noble 

Leslie Hastie, from 

Montreal QC. 

Lining up and digging in for the great nourishment, 

are Potentate Kevin Wilson, P. Pres. Lambton S.C. 

Noble Randy Charge, Motor Corp member Noble Paul 

Kelly, Lambton S.C. Pres. Noble Edgar McKenney, 

Noble Ray Hardy, and Vice Pres, Stuart McKenney. 

(What's for Dessert?) 

L-R Nobles George 

Spence, Mike Adams, 

and Ambassador 

Emeritus Don Stuart, 

take a relaxing break 

after the great festivities 

of the evening. 

Great food, refreshments, 

and conversation, make 

for a great evening 

and a good welcome 

to our new home. 

L-R Potentate Kevin Wilson, 

Lambton Shrine Club Motor 

Corp Pres. Noble Jim Sayers, 

discussing the new home, 

and opening for The Club. 

times, that of assisting Crippled 

Children. 

It was so noted that in 1950 - Noble 

John A. Smith bestowed a great 

honour on the club, as he was the first member to 

become Potentate. Since that time we have had (4) other 

members achieve this exalted rank. Noble Frank 

Harkness (1976), Noble Ron Leckie (1984), Noble 

William (Bill) Gerrits (2000), and Noble John 

McLaughlin (2002). 

The club seemed to enjoy taking on worthy and sometimes 

complicated projects and then fmding innovative 

ways to raise money to meet the commitment. One 

good example, in 1988, during National Burns 

Awareness Week, a project to raise $90,000.00 and 

build a children's burn care unit was completed and 

dedicated at the Sarnia General Hospital. Throughout 

the 80,s and 90's annual donations to Mocha Temple 

were always equal to or greater than other Mocha 

Temple Clubs and units. 

There were some very talented and dedicated people in 

1933 that had a vision and started this whole thing. 

Over the years other very talented and dedicated people 

have followed, all faced with different challenges and 

have always managed to make the decisions required to 

succeed. 

The Lambton Shrine Club, bringing Nobles together to 

enjoy each other's fellowship, and at the same time dedicate 

their efforts, for a very worthy cause. 


The first ever Supreme Queen from Omar, has 

given us the opportunity to join with Supreme 

Queen Vesta Marshall, as she makes her Official 

visits, to other Temples in North America, and to 

the Shrine Hospitals. The Shriners and 

Daughters of the Nile, have one goal...to support 

the children at the Shrine Hospitals. By working 

together, we not only enjoy fellowship, and fun, 

Woodstock, St. Mary's Club Sec. Pr. 

Rhonda Rogers, Pres. Pr. Lynda 

Jagen, Trea. Pr. Joan Ebel 

Omar Temple 111 

Daughters of the Nile 

by P.Q. Audrey J. Stubbs 

Message from the Queen 

but we know we are making a difference. We 

keep hearing raving comments, and reports from 

Princesses, who have visited London. Our 

theme "Autumn Splendor", has overwhelmed 

us, with "Autumn Maple Leafy Hugs" 

By Queen Fran Hustler 

Northern Daughters of the Nile Club, 

Pres. Pr. Tirzah Lucy Hesse, Sec. Pr. 

Kathleen Farr, Trea. Pr. Lia Ellyatt 

St. Thomas Nile 

Club, 

Pres. Pr. Julie 

Sandford, 

Sec. Pr. Marie 

Ansell, Trea. 

Pr. Linda Temple 

Then there 

are always 

those Nobles 

who require 

assistance. 

Queen Fran's Picnic 

held at her home. 

(I think Noble Paul 

lives there also) 

There was a 

gathering of 

about 90 people. 

Supreme Queen 

Vesta Marshall 

London Sewing Circle, Sec. Pr. 

Badoura- Sandy Rank, V.P. Anne 

Findlater, Trea. Moira Saregent, 

Pres. Pr. Marilyn McFadden 


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 

wa 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. 

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The J.B. Smallman House 1902-03 

Another bearer of the Smallman crest was John B. - a 

brother of the T.H. Smallman who had purchased 

“Waverley” in 1892. While T.H. Smallman was associated 

with the London and Port Stanley Railway, the 

Canada Chemical Company and other interests, his 

brother, J.B. was of the Smallman and Ingram firm - 

now Simpson’s Ltd. 

From 1858 to the 1890’s the property was occupied by 

Wm. Glass, after which the present house was built and 

lived in by John B. Smallman until 1916, and then his 

sisters until the house was sold in 1955 to the Shriner’s 

Order. It now is known as the Mocha Shrine Centre. 

This Edwardian home is of monumental size, but nevertheless 

its design is true to the Edwardian predilection 

for gables, towers, the generous use of large windows 

(how light and bright they are!), a steep and irregular 

roof line, careful chimney design and construction, texture 

in glass, stone, wood and brick, a lavish use of classical, 

floral and stylized ornamentation. 

The foundation of red sandstone is pierced with basement 

openings elegantly barricaded with decorative 

iron gatings. The infill in the gables is richly textured 

and blends well in tone with the red brick - as does also 

the skillfully laid tile of the tower. In gables and tower 

there is a wide overhang with brackets in the former, 

and dentils in the latter. 

Each gable has interesting window treatment; the 

Palladian window variation in the front gable is of particularly 

rich design with its deep and sweeping curved 

heading. Notice the bordering of the windows with egg 

and dart moulding. 

Upon entering the verandah - likely glassed in at a later 

date - the magnitude of the door, its deep set back within 

its ornamented framing arch, the bevelled and textured 

leaded glass of the door, sidelights and transom, 

the framing ionic column, form a powerfully effective 

architectural composition, and is needed prophetic of 

the richness of design and superb craftsmanship that is 

to follow. 

Minute details, such as the egg and dart border of knobs 

and door-plates, are heady diversions that bespeak 

another time and way of life, with the additional message 

of preservation and protection of what cannot be 

easily replaced - echoes of Edwardian grace and a 

secure and oak paneling is in the ceiling and on the 

walls of the vestibule coloured glass. That the motto of 

the coat of Arms is in English is of interest. 

The entrance to the left is into a large, cherry-trimmed 

room with a fine plaster ceiling with the popular oval 

shape brought into use; this way very likely the drawing 

room; notice the lighting fixtures - once gas, now wired. 

The fireplace is framed by columns and a deep cornice, 

and tile, very popular in the period, borders the fire box 

and is used in the hearthstone. The egg and dart pattern 

appears again. 

The room to the right with the inclusion of the tower - 

delightfully furnished with a circular window seat - was 

the library as is evident from book cupboards with leaded 

glass doors; pilasters between the cupboards are 

ornamented was bas-relief carving. Here again the door 

hardware - smaller in proportion - has the now familiar 

egg and dart accent. The fireplace is of particular interest 

with its three, beautiful niches - provocative as to 

artifice. Paneling on walls and ceiling are of especial 

appreciation for us today - we who find wood to be not 

so plentiful a material as once it was - nor will it be in 

spite of our Government’s generous planting program. 

A heritage of great value needed! 

Here and elsewhere in the house the quality of the 

craftsmanship - once the dining room. The even large, 

well-lighted, room at the rear of the dining room was 

the billiard room; seemingly, a steel beam has been 

replaced a wall that may once have separated the two 

rooms. The oak fireplace surrounds, and the ceiling in 

the first room are of oak. In the upstairs hall is a long 

sideboard, of the same material and tone, that likely was 

in the dining room. 

A splendid landing, two steps up, is at the rear of the 

entrance hall. At the second landing is a rounded bay 

window, with coloured and painted glass; some textured 

glass and ‘jewels’ have been included in the design. 

A tour of the upstairs is of interest because of the variety 

in the fireplaces, the size of the rooms, and examples 

of bathrooms as they were at the turn of the 

century. 

This mansion, although no longer residential, functions 

in a useful way in providing meeting facilities for a 

beneficent organization tat contributes much richness of 

life not only to its member but also to the community - 

particularly to children. 

Taken from Edwardian Echoes, 

a tour of our architectural heritage 1834-1913 

Sunday June 1, 1975 

The addition, in recent years, of the banquet facilities at 

the rear of the original building allows the catering of 

large gatherings not only of members functions but as a 

fund raising source from non-members banquets and 

social events. 


112-year-old Shriner is World's Oldest Living Man 

Walter Breuning, 112, a member of Shriners 

International for 58 years, became the oldest living man 

in the world with the passing of Henry Allingham of 

England on July 18. 

Breuning has lived at the Rainbow Retirement and 

Assisted Living Center in Great Falls, Mont., for the 

last 30 years. He is beginning to lose his sight and was 

fitted for hearing aids when he was 111, but otherwise 

he is in good health. After breaking his hip at age 108, 

he spent only 8 days in the hospital and was healed in 

21 days. The walker he uses to get around hasn't slowed 

him down. 

Each morning, Breuning wakes up and he dresses himself 

neatly in a suit and tie. He eats a good breakfast, 

makes lunch his main meal of the day and dines on fruit 

in the evening. He maintains a sharp mind and accurate 

memory, which is evident in casual conversation, as 

well as the occasional interviews he gives to reporters. 

Breuning was born in Melrose, Minn., on Sept. 21, 

1896. He was hired as a call boy for the former Great 

Northern Railroad, now part of BNSF Railway, in 

Minneapolis in 1913. His responsibility as a call boy 

was to go to employees’ homes to notify them what 

time to be at work. In 1914, Breuning was a clerk earning 

$50 per month and working 12-hour days, seven 

days per week. He moved to Great Falls in 1918 due to 

the expansion of the railroad and worked as a yard clerk 

for the company until 1963. 

Breuning became interested in Masonry as a young 

man in Minnesota. “I was walking home one evening 

and saw a lighted sign on a building which referred to 

the Masons,” he explained. “At that time I decided to 

join the organization some day.” 

He became a member of the Great Falls Lodge No. 118 

in 1925 and served as Worshipful Master in 1934. He 

was Lodge Secretary for 25 years, from 1945 to 1970. 

Since joining the Scottish Rite in 1937, he has served 

Nobles, my name is Terri-Lynn, and I work at Shopper's 

Drug Mart in Grand Bend. One year ago the Mocha 

Shrine helped our family with the purchase of a much 

needed Shaping Helmet for my son Ethan this helmet 

has helped him so much and we can't believe the 

difference it has made in improving the shape of his 

little head. 

Please accept this donation to the Mocha Shrine 

Transportation Fund, just our small way of saying 

Thank you to the Shriners. 

on various committees,including 

Director of 

Work, from 

1940 to 1985. 

Breuning served 

as Venerable 

Master in 1950, 

received the 

Knight Commander Court of Honor in 1949, and was 

coroneted a 33° Inspector General Honorary in 1958. 

He became a member of Algeria Shriners in Helena, 

Mont., in 1951. “I was a very good friend of a fellow 

Mason named Hugh Sutherland, who was the Potentate 

of Algeria Shrine Temple,” he said. “He encouraged me 

to join.” 

Breuning managed the Elbon Shrine Club in the basement 

of the Rainbow Hotel in Great Falls for 15 years, 

until the age of 99. He is a member of the Royal Order 

of Scotland and a recipient of the DeMolay Honorary 

Legion of Honor. 

His activities since turning 100 include speaking at the 

Great Falls Feast of Tishri and publishing “This is the 

Day the Lord has Made” in the Scottish Rite Journal at 

age 104. He spoke at Maundy Thursday at age 106 and 

tossed the first pitch at the Great Falls White Sox season 

opener at age 110. 

Breuning’s secret to a long life is not hard to guess: stay 

active. “If you keep your mind busy and keep your 

body busy, you’re going to be around a long time,” he 

said. 

A special thank you to Bob Rowe, a close friend of Mr. 

Breuning, for conducting this interview on behalf of the 

Shriners International Headquarters Public Relations 

Department. 

Photo courtesy of Larry Beckner and the Montana PBS 

pressroom 


Tillsonburg S.C. 

Tillsonburg Shrine Club held their annual Pork BBQ on 

September 9, 2009 and what a great event it was. 

Approximately 900 people attended and were served an 

excellent meal of BBQued Pork, Corn on the Cob, fresh 

bread, and pickled onions and cucumbers. The extensive 

list of attendants look forward every year to this 

auspicious event, and would be mightily disappointed if 

we didn't have it. 

The Dusk to 

Dawn workers, 

or the Keepers 

of the Pork. 

What a great 

job they do! 

Two fine 

Pork slicers 

Ray Boutin, 

and 

PP Gail 

McKay. 

Two of our 

newer Nobles 

enjoying their 

dinner while 

their supervisor 

looks on. 

This happy 

looking group 

have either 

already ate, 

or are just 

about to. 

An event of this magnitude takes much preplanning, 

legwork, and helpers. Most every member of 

Tillsonburg Shrine Club shows up to assist with this 

happening and on behalf of the Club I wish to thank 

them all in this little paragraph. Great work Nobles: The 

Editor. 

While I didn't have space to put everyone's picture, here 

are some that did make the cut. 

Always 

into the 

Sauce 

Noble Dave 

Dodsley. 

Nobles 

Bob Smith, 

Jerry 

Rasokas, 

and 

Matt Schafer. 

Some 

break takers, 

and part of 

the crowd. 

Meat 

carvers. 

Noble 

Dave 

Pass. 


Acres, George Woodstock, On 

Adams, William R. Woodstock, On 

Allen, Robert T. Thessalon, On 

Anderson, Francis Mitchell, On 

Anderson, Jens Clinton, On 

Astles, Chas London, On 

Barber, George London, On 

Barendregt, John Union, On 

Barker, Howard London, On 

Barker, Wayne London, On 

Barnes, Frederick Stratford, On 

Baskey, John London, On 

Beaulieu, Raymond London, On 

Bing-Wo, Gordon London, On 

Binns, Clifford Woodstock, On 

Bisset, John London, On 

Blak, R.J. Thamesford, On 

Blue, John Listowell, On 

Bossons, William Strathroy, On 

Boyce, Stanley London, On 

Brady, Robert London, On 

Brall, Fred Clinton, On 

Brand, David Tillsonburg, On 

Brereton, Verney London, On 

Brotzel, Emaneul London, On 

Brough, D.H. London, On 

Brown, Jeffery Thamesford, On 

Brown, Wilson Wingham, On 

Burton, Walter Tillsonburg, On 

Butcher, Bill London, On 

Camp, Norman London, On 

Campbell, Gerald Lucan, On 

Cappa, Dr. C.F. London, On 

Carmichael, William Tillsonburg, On 

Carrothers, John London, On 

Carson, Owen Tillsonburg, On 

Carter, Lloyd Clinton, On 

Cassan, Douglas Lucan, On 

Chambers, Robert Corunna, On 

Charno, John Sr. London, On 

Clark, Cecil Thamesford, On 

Clays, John Thorndale, On 

Cluney, Terry London,On 

Cole, Harold London, On 

Corbett, Charles Exeter, On 

Coulter Harold London, On 

Coward, William Turkey Point, On 

THANK YOU TO ONE AND ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR 

2009 CIRCUS DADDY PROGRAM 

Cox, Auby Simcoe, On 

Craig, James Grand Bend, On 

Crinklaw, John London, On 

Cumming, Scott Dobbinton, On 

Cunningham, Kenneth Port Elgin, On 

Cupskey, Ronald Stratford, On 

Currie, Brad Bothwell, On 

Dagg, Robert London, On 

Davidson, Jeffery London, On 

Dawson, Ronald London, On 

Deane, William London, On 

Defreitas, Dennis London, On 

Dickenson, James London, On 

Dix, Norval London, On 

Dockstader, Donald London, On 

Dorman, W.C. London, On 

Dowling, D.G. London, On 

Duff, David London, On 

Dundas, Edward Dr. London, On 

Dunn, E.R. Woodstock, On 

Dyer, John London, On 

Elgie, Lloyd London, On 

Emerson, Donald Vienna, On 

Emmons, Gary London, On 

Epps, Donald London, On 

Eyre, Frederick London, On 

Scott Fraser London, On 

Fickling, David London, On 

Field, John Ridgetown, On 

Fletcher, Roy London, On 

Flowers, Wilbur Kingsville, On 

Foreman, M Tillsonburg, On 

Fraser, Scott London, On 

Fydenchuk, Walter Crediton, On 

Gardner, Ronald London, On 

Gawley, David Ingersoll, On 

Gellatly, Donald London, On 

Gill, William London, On 

Gladwish, James London, On 

Gosnell, Donald Highgate, On 

Graham, Eugene Petrolia, On 

Graham, Ven. Dr. William London, On 

Granton, Leo London, On 

Gray, Wallace London, On 

Graystone, R.A. London, On 

Grover, Colin London, On 

Gurd, John Dorchester, On 

Hague, J.W. Woodstock, On 

Hall, Terry Aylmer, On 

Harcourt, John London, On 

Harris, A.S. London, On 

Hart, Donald Wyoming, On 

Hawley, Ronald Aylmer, On 

Hayward, Mark Tillsonburg, On 

Higgins, Gerald Port Elgin, On 

Hirt, Eugene Tillsonburg, On 

Hodgin, Allen Thedford, On 

Hodgins, Donald London, On 

Hoelzli, Douglas London, On 

Hofer, Siegfried London, On 

Hoggard, Keith London, On 

Holden, Stephen Simcoe, On 

Honkawa, Yoshio London, On 

Horton, Charles Stratford, On 

Hoskin, Douglas London, On 

Hugill, Robert Mount Elgin, On 

Hurley, Mervin Tillsonburg, On 

Irwin, Gerald London, On 

Ives, Hugh Ingersoll, On 

Iwaniw, Andrew Woodstock, On 

Jackson, Gregory London, On 

Jagoe, Paul Ingersoll, On 

Jeffery, Dennis London, On 

Jenkins, Kenneth London, On 

Johnson, Verne London, On 

Johnston, John Rodney, On 

Johnston, Robert London, On 

Kalia, Ramesh London, On 

Kavanagh, William Aylmer, On 

Kendel, Curtis Corunna, On 

Ketchabaw, Harry Woodstock, On 

Kinnin, Edward London, On 

Knupp, Glen London, On 

Kuhlman, Ehrhard London, On 

Kyle, William London, On 

Lane, William London, On 

Layland, George Mitchell, On 

Lewis, Kenneth London, On 

Leyland, William Palmerston, On 

Loftus, Paul London, On 

Long, Laverne Palmerston, On 

Loree, Ellis Kincardine, On 

Lovell, Donald London, On 

Lozon, Robert Pt. Burwell, On 


Luxton, Wilbert London, On 

Lyall, Alexander London, On 

Lyle, Ronald London, On 

Lyttle, George London, On 

MacKay, Donald Ingersoll, On 

MacLeod, John London, On 

Malizia, Mario Dr. London, On 

Malpage, Douglas London, On 

Malpass, Robert London, On 

Martin, Kenneth Dorchester, On 

Masters, Raymond London, On 

McBeath, Wilson Ingersoll, On 

McBridge, Randall Pt. Burwell,On 

McConnell, Douglas London, On 

McCrimmon, Ian London, On 

McDonald, Archibald London, On 

McFarlane, Arthur London, On 

McGugan, Hugh Mitchell, On 

McIntyre, Ross St.Thomas, On 

McKay, Lewis London, On 

McKay, William London, On 

McKee, Donald Simcoe, On 

McKellar, Ian London, On 

Mckenzie, Morris London, On 

McLean, John London, On 

McNair, Scott Ilderton, On 

McNaughton, Harry London, On 

McNaughton, Robert Arva, On 

McRae, James Petrolia, On 

Middlemiss, William London, On 

Miller-Sampson, Patricia London, On 

Milliken, Robert London, On 

Mills, George Dr. London, On 

Mills, Terry Port Elgin, On 

Monroe, John London, On 

Moor, Herbert Lucan, On 

Moore, John Goderich, On 

Morenz, Ernest Forest, On 

Muir, Lachlan London, On 

Mullen, Paul London, On 

Murdoch, Stewart London, On 

Nelms, Vernon Glencoe, On 

Nevill, Jack London, On 

Newport, Kurt Bothwell, On 

Noble, Carl Mar, On 

Ohalloran, Arthur London, On 

Osborne, Garry London, On 

BRINGING A SMILE TO 

CHILDRENS FACES 

Pargeter, Jim London, On 

Parker, John Stratford, On 

Parker, Robert London, On 

Patrick, Calvin Tillsonburg, On 

Payne, Frederick Strathroy, On 

Pelesh, Peter London, On 

Pembleton, Donald London, On 

Pernokis, L.W. London, On 

Peters, Edward London, On 

Petrie, Scott London, On 

Petrisor, Allan Dr. Woodstock, On 

Pacheco, Ray London, On 

Petrowski, Victor London, On 

Polci, Gary London, On 

Pole, Charles London, On 

Pollock, William Strathroy, On 

Post, Keith Port Dover, On 

Potter, James Wyoming, On 

Powell, John London, On 

Preston, Fred Tilbury, On 

Purenas, Peter Eden, On 

Quintyn, Elmer Dr. Tillsonburg, On 

Radloff, Dean London, On 

Ragin, Murray Goderich, On 

Read, Cyril London, On 

Reeve, Glenn Ilderton, On 

Richard, Emile Southampton, On 

Richards, Charles London, On 

Richmond, Edward Rev. London, On 

Ricketts, Stephen London, On 

Roach, Cluade Woodstock, On 

Robinson, James Kingsville, On 

Roden, Keith London, On 

Rodgers, Lloyd Tillsonburg, On 

Ross, Alfred Seaforth, On 

Ross, J.A. London, On 

Rushton, W.A. Ilderton, On 

Russell, Kenneth London, On 

Saunders, Ronald London, On 

Scott, Kenneth Mitchell, On 

Sewell, Ronald London, On 

Shannon, Bruce London, On 

Shannon, J.W. London, On 

Shiell, Robert London, On 

Slater, Donald Grand Bend, On 

Sloman, Peter Ingersoll, On 

Smith, David Thorndale, On 

Smith, Murray Dr. London, On 

Smith, William London, On 

Sommers, James Ayr, On 

Sommers, Kenneth Woodstock, On 

Speake, Victor London, On 

Speir, Donald London, On 

Springer, Glenn Tillsonburg, On 

Stackhouse, Edward Simcoe, On 

Steels, Elsie London, On 

Storey, Kenneth Wiarton, On 

Stover, Cecil Merlin, On 

Strain, Stuart London, On 

Strong, Brian London, On 

Sumner, John London, On 

Swayze, Robert Tillsonburg, On 

Thomsen, George London, On 

Tibando, Raymond London, On 

Ticknor, Robert London, On 

Todd, Earl London, On 

Todd, Gregory London, On 

Townshend, C.R. Arva, On 

Trotechaud, Roger London, On 

Urquhart, George London, On 

Vanslack, George London, On 

Wales, Douglas Aylmer, On 

Walls, J.H. Woodstock, On 

Wanless, Stuart London, On 

Ward, Robert Stratford, On 

Warner, Reginald Thamesford, On 

Watt, Stewart London, On 

Webster, Donald Exeter, On 

Webster, William London, On 

Weir, Gerry Ingersoll, On 

Welch, Brenton London, On 

Wilkie, James London, On 

Wilson, Andrew London, On 

Wise, John Clinton, On 

Wood, T. London, On 

Worsley, Brian London, On 

Yeo, Al London, On 

Yours in Faith, 

Charlie Pole 

Camel Coach President 


Mocha Trumpet Band 

Degree Team 

Director Of Ceremonies Rt. W. Bro Jack Baskey (left of 

the candidate) of the London Mocha Shriners Trumpet 

Band degree team, conferring the 2nd degree on Bro 

Richard Lewis on Sept 16th, 2009 in London Daylight 

Lodge No. 735 

Tillsonburg Donations 

Pictured here receiving the donation on behalf of Cody, 

who is in the middle are his step father, Isaac Loewen, 

and his Mother Kim Ward, along with Nobles Dennis 

Cook, and President Al Wittet. 

Are you interested in becoming 

a member of the Divan and 

becoming part of 

Mocha's management team? 

✔ Are you a "TEAM" player? 

✔ Do you have business or senior 

management experience? 

✔ Can you conduct meetings and get 

the best out of the participants? 

✔ Do you know how the Shrine 

really works? 

✔ Are you interested in learning 

and participating? 

✔ Are you prepared to make the 

commitment? 

Send a confidential resume or CV to 

Noble Jeff Brown, Recorder. 

Pictured here receiving the donation on behalf of 

Olivia, from Nobles Al Wittet, President, and Dennis 

Cook Treasurer, are L-R her Mom, Anna, Father Mark, 

and sister Mackenzie who donated bone marrow to keep 

her young sister alive. 

Tillsonburg Shrine Club recently donated to a couple of local families. One donation was for Cody Ward, who 

is 14 years old, and was born with severe Cerebral Palsy, his home was fitted with a track rail system, and needed 

to be upgraded. 

The second donation went to the Silliker baby Olivia, who was born with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, 

and basically means that the baby has to remain in Toronto Sick Children's Hospital, which places a burden on the 

family for travel expenses. 


Nobles, 

mark your 

calendars 

for the Stated 

meeting at the Temple. 

DECEMBER 

9 

This is of course the election of officers 

for the next year. 

Date: December 9, 2009 

Time: 5:30 P.M. 

Dinner Roast Beef. potatoes, 

salad, desert, etc. 

Cost: $ 25.00 

Tickets available at the Temple 

until December 7, 2009 

Please come out and support the 

fine people who keep Mocha 

Shrine active, and strong. 

WANTED 

Articles for the next 

issue of Mocha News 

DEADLINE: JAN. 15 

Please type submissions 

or email to 



FFriday January 8, 2010 

Social 5:30 PM 

Dinner 6:30 PM 

Installation of Potentate & Divan 

7:30 PM 

$25.00 per person 

Shriners, Ladies & Guests are welcome 

For reservations contact Mocha office 

519 672-1391 



Royal Scots... Boast Another Successful Year 

Mocha’s Pipe Band, the Royal Scots has had a busy and 

rewarding year. As in the past, we finished 2008 by 

playing our usual round of Santa Claus parades. 

Although often very chilly events, people attending 

them seem to look forward to the sound of the pipes and 

drums signalling the start of the parade. In December, 

we culminated our year enjoying our annual Christmas 

get-together at the Shrine Centre. After a marvellous 

dinner we enjoyed more music and song and a few keen 

players of the horserace game pitted their talents against 

one another. 

On our way 

to the 

Kilwinning 

Sunrise 

Breakfast 

2009 started for the Band in January when we were 

invited to participate in Kilwinning’s Robbie Burns 

Scottish Appreciation night, topping off the evening 

enjoying a haggis dinner. In June we were honoured to 

pipe in the head table at the Annual Supreme Session of 

the Daughters of the Nile which was held in London’s 

Convention Centre. Later in the month, we played at 

Kilwinning’s Annual Sunrise Service and Breakfast 

which was held back at the newly refurbished 

Wonderland Gardens. Another June highlight was the 

Spring Ceremonial, held this year in Leamington, and 

we are thrilled that one of the newly minted Shriners, 

Winston Kooistra has joined us as a side drummer. 

Jack Habkirk, John 

Johnston, Stew Watt, 

Jane Watt (Ingersoll 

Pipe Band), Charlie 

Thomson, Jon Arthur 

(Ingersoll Pipe Band) 

and John McIntyre in 

the Glasgow Town Hall 

Gail MacKay and Charlie Thomson, at the invitation of 

the Medina Shrine Pipe Band went to Chicago to make 

the traditional Scottish dinner of haggis, tatties and 

neeps and perform the Address to a Haggis, for their 

Highland Ball. We hear that this was a very successful 

event! 

In July, five of our members joined with the Canadian 

Massed Pipes and Drums for a memorable trip to 

Scotland where we played for Prince Charles at the 

opening of The Gathering 2009. This clan gathering 

was the first in Scotland in over 150 years and turned 

out to be an overwhelming success. We played in 

several other venues around Scotland and we were 

often treated to ceilidhs and civic receptions. Our three 

week trip ended with the Band playing in the pre-show 

at Edinburgh’s famous Tattoo. We were then privileged 

to be able to enjoy the many outstanding moments of 

the Tattoo with performers from as far away as China, 

Tonga and Australia. 

Tex Coulter, Andy 

Longridge and Terry 

Derbyshire relaxing at 

the Royal Scots BBQ 

Once everyone had arrived back in Canada we had our 

annual BBQ, this year ably hosted by Joan and Tex 

Coulter at their home in London. It was a time of fun 

and fellowship for the band members and their families. 

Over the summer and fall we played at the Arkona 

Canada Day Parade, the Wheatley Fish Festival, the 

Bothwell Annual Antique Car Show, the Labour Day 

Parade in Sarnia, and the Rodney Fall Fair. In mid 

September the band went to Merrillville, Indiana to 

participate in the Great Lakes Shrine Association 

Convention Piping and Drumming competitions. We 

are delighted to report that every member who entered 

the competition came home with a medal. The results 

were as follows: Stew Watt, Piping Grade 4 (4th place), 

Charlie Thomson, Piping Grade 2 (2nd place), Bill 

Middlemiss, Side Drumming Grade 4 (3rd place), Gail 

MacKay, Side Drumming Grade 1, (3rd place), Tex 

Coulter, Tenor Drumming (2nd place), and John 

McIntyre, Bass Drumming (2nd place). 

As we are noticing the trees turn colour, and the nip of 

frost in the offing, we are resuming our practices, and 

looking forward to our pre-Christmas events and to 

another successful year. We are always happy to 

welcome new pipers and drummers to the Band. We 

practice on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each 

month. If you are interested in joining our unit, please 

call Charlie Thomson, Band Director 519 537-8585, 

Ken Webster, Music Director 519 686-0938, or Stew 

Watt, Secretary at 519 472-4879. 

Medal winners Charlie 

Thomson, Gail MacKay, Bill 

Middlemiss, John McIntyre, 

Tex Coulter and Stew Watt, 

Great Lakes Shrine 

Association Competitions, 

Merrillville, Indiana 


October 2009 11/11/09 2:57 PM Page 32 

more of the.... 

Tillsonburg Shrine Club 

Corn anyone Nobles Allen Taber. 

John Pettinger, and Rick Haines. 

Nobles Cedric Tomico, and Dave Pass. 

Somebody has to count money, Nobles 

Dennis Cook, and Don Mulholland. 

Nobles Ray Boutin, Ron Phillips 

and Gail MacKay. 

Keeping the Fires burning 

Noble Mark Elliot. 

"Happy Huskers" Nobles Gene Hirt, 

Bill Coward, and John Stanbridge.

October 2009 - Mocha Shriners

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