John Stanley Dyke – Past Grand 1st Principal

John Stanley Dyke (died 1972, aged 75) was 1st Principal of Tzouhalem Chapter No.26 in 1949 and Worshipful Master of Temple Lodge, No.33 in 1950. He was a Past 1st Principal of Royal Arch Masons of B.C. & Yukon.

John Stanley Dyke, 1st Principal of Tzouhalem Chapter, No.26 in 1949
John Stanley Dyke, 1st Principal of Tzouhalem Chapter, No.26 in 1949 (photo copyright Tzouhalem Chapter No.25)

Here is his 1972 obituary from the Cowichan Leader newspaper: Continue reading John Stanley Dyke – Past Grand 1st Principal

Donald Edward Kerr – another Charter member of Tzouhalem Chapter

Most Worshipful Brother Donald Edward Kerr was born in Woodstock Ontario in 1862. He was initiated, passed and raised in Corinthian Lodge, No. 27, Rossland, B.C., in 1898.

He moved to Duncan, B.C. where he practised as a dental surgeon. He affiliated with Temple Lodge, No. 33 in 1919 and remained a member until his death in 1943. He was a charter member of Tzouhalem Chapter, No.26 in 1928. He  also served as Grand Master of B.C. in 1930-31.

Most Worshipful Brother Donald Edward Kerr as Grand Master of B.C. & Yukon, 1930
Most Worshipful Brother Donald Edward Kerr as Grand Master of B.C. & Yukon, 1930 (photo: Grand Lodge of B.C.&Yukon)

Here is a brief biographical sketch of Most Worshipful Brother Donald Edward Kerr, taken from various sources: Continue reading Donald Edward Kerr – another Charter member of Tzouhalem Chapter