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  >My first question is. How does one apply for entry in the lodge if you
  >don't know any local members? Do you need to be sponsored by someone? I
  >am 47 years old, would I be too old to be considered for membership?.
  >Another problem is I work various shifts. Therefore I would not be able
  >to attend all the meetings. Would that be a problem?

Hello Jim,
     From the location of your BB I gather that you're in
south-central Ontario. According to my info there are over
50 Lodges in the Toronto area alone so we should be able to
get you linked up with one. If all else fails, an inquiry
to the Grand Secretary's office in Hamilton should start
the ball rolling. The GS is Robert E. Davies, address
363 King Street W., Hamilton L8P 1B4. The office phone
is 528-8644.
     To answer your other questions: Yes, you need to
be recommended but the GS should be able to help you
there. There are probably Masons among your co-workers.
No, you are definitely not too old! And, no, your
work schedule should not be a problem.
    Let us know, via the BB, what progress you are having
in your pursuit.

            Warm greetings from SE Pennsylvania!!
     o           George S. Robinson, Jr.,PM          o
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