James McCauley
If travelling on the Soo Line between Moose Jaw and Portal you are asked for your fare by a quiet, mild mannered, official called “Jim” with six gold stripes on his arm and a twinkle in his eye you will save trouble by producing your credentials at once. Length of service with the C. P. R. has given him that assurance which keeps him from worrying about the little troubles incident to travellers and travelling.
Born at Ingersoll, Ontario, October 25, 1869, he received his
education in Simcoe Public School. Coming west in 1886, he resided Calgary for three years, but preferring the prairies came to Moose in 1889.
Entering the train service of the C. P. R. in 1891 he practised on freight trains for nine or ten years and for the last twenty-five
has been in charge of passenger trains. To such as he the C.P. R. owes its popularity and success.
His service to Masonry is also distinguished.
He was made a Mason in Moose Jaw Lodge No. 26, G.R.M. in May 1899 and passing through ranks of Master, Deputy Grand
Master, etc. he was elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of
Saskatchewan for the year 1917-18.
He has been for some years Chairman of the Committee which handles the benevolent fund of Grand Lodge.
In Capitular Masonry his record is also distinguished. Exalted in Wascana Chapter in 1906 he became the First Principal of Moose Chapter, Grand Supt. of Saskatchewan District in 1912, and Z. of the Grand Chapter of Saskatchewan for 1924.
He received the Templar Orders in King Edward Preceptory in March 1907 and was the First Presiding Preceptor of Damascus tory, Moose Jaw 1913. Was Provincial Prior of Saskatchewan District for 1915 and is at present a member of the Grand Council Sovereign Great Priory.
He joined Winnipeg Lodge of Perfection in June 1905 and was First Presiding Officer of Moose Jaw Lodge of Perfection 1922.
Joined Bethesda Chapter of Rose Croix, Winnipeg in 1907 and
The Most Wise Sovereign of Regina Chapter of Rose Croix in
Joined Winnipeg Consistory in 1908 and was made an Honorary
for General in Hamilton, Ontario, October 25, 1920.
lie crossed the hot sands in Kartum Temple, Winnipeg, March
