Dr, Ivy's hobby was Freemasonry to which he devoted a great dear of time and study, seeking to further the Interests of the craft, and achieve ing a careée in it which made him tone of ils most respected members. During the time he was associated with the craft In northern China he was scarcely ever out of office in the District Grand Lodge. In_ 1890 was invested as Disirict Grand Steward. and subsequently filled the offices of District Grand Pursuivant, Director of Ceremonies. President of the District Board, Junfor and Senior Warden. "From i904 to 1908 he was Deputy District Grand Master. and 1909, following the departure from China of Bro. W. H. Anderson. District Grand Master. In 1908, after faking charge of the District. he was installed into the office of District Grand Master.
The Right Worshipful Bro. Ivy was an honorary "member of Tuscan Lodge No. 1028 E.C., Liverpool Castle Lodge No, 8378, Dainiree Lodge No. 2098, Done Lodge No. 1433, Eastern Concord Lodge, Royal Sussex Lodge No, 501. St. George's Lodge. Tongshan R.A. Chapter, Tientsin Lodge "Master Masons, Lodge Cosmopolitan S.C. Lodge Saltoun Lodge St. Andrews in the Far East, Lodge Erin, No. 463. TiC. Hykes Memorial Lodge, Mass. Cons.. Far Cathay Lodge and also of the District Grand Lodge of Scottish Freemasonry in North China, Aso RA. Mason Dr, Ivy was exalted to the Zion Chapier No, 270) BE. in 1800 and was installed as Principal in 1900 and 1903, while he was also a Pa: Grand Sojourner of the Supreme Grand Chapter of England, Tu the Mark Mason's Degree was advanced in the Orient Lodge
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