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From the Beginning....

"Masonic history is a long one, we are the most ancient and moral institution that has ever existed. The weight of history is a great one, as is the responsibility of the future"

    Ionic lodge was conceived just after the end of World War 1, when Bro. Paul E. Lumsden and Bro. Arthur J. Lainchbury  on an electric car from Galt to Brantford discussed the idea of another Blue Lodge in Hamilton.

After much work by many Brethren many of whom would become charter members, Ionic Lodge was Instituted May 7, 1919. Right Worshipful Bro. J. Gauld presided at the institution of the twenty member lodge. The Officers regalia was graciously loaned to us by Temple Lodge until such time as we could acquire our own. From this time until September 1920 the lodge worked under dispensation from Grand Lodge. September 1920 Ionic Lodge was dedicated and consecrated by Right Wor. Bro. H. Graham with many Grand Lodge officers in attendance.

    The first election of Officers was held Wed. November 3rd 1921 and, was conducted by Right Wor. Bro. E.C. Kelley D.D.G.M. the results were as such:

Bro. Arthur J. Lainchbury - Wor. Master

Bro. Edward J. McMartin - Sr. Warden

Bro. J. Gordon Jack - Jr. Warden

Wor. Bro. Paul E. Lumsden - Treasurer

Wor. Bro. Smith E. Wait - Secretary

V. Wor. Bro. Thomas E. Epps - Tyler

    Through out our history  many "Artifacts" have come into the possession of Ionic Lodge. Some of which are listed below, and are still in use to this day. 

October 21 1919 Wor Bro. T.E. Epps presented Ionic with the Square and Compass on behalf of the Worshipful Master, Bro. Paul Lumsden. Also on behalf of Sr. Warden Bro. A.J. Lainchbury, a Volume of the Sacred Law was presented

 November 1 1920 during a visit by over 250 Brethren from High Park Lodge #531, Toronto, the delegation led by W.M. Becker presented to Ionics W.M., a set of Deacon and Stewards wands

Decenber 1 1920 On behalf of Wor. Bro. George Britton, Master of Corinthian Lodge #513, W. Bro. Nairn presented Ionic Lodge with a set of Gavels

November 3 1921 The Inner Guards sword was presented by Bro. W.J. Whitfield. Of historical significance, this sword is reputed to have been carried by Lord North, Equerry to King George V of England at his coronation. The sword was procured from Ashford and Sons, Courtier Outfitters, London, England.