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Minutes of Kloncilium Meeting held at "Headquarters Office, 614 Excelsior Life Bldg, Toronto" on June 6, 1927, by the Knights of the Klu Klux Klan of Kanada. Following members present: Rev George Marshall, Imperial Wizard; Mr. JS Lord, Imperial Klaliff; Rev Benj Eckert, Imperial Kludd; Mr. JG Hothersall, Imperial Night Hawk; Mr. AH Godwin, Imperial Klonkann. Explains that "Trials of Balance" was submitted and adopted. List of Bills submitted, acknowledged as correct. Following members were recommended for banishment: R. Sharp, CL Rose, JS Hayword, CE Knight, Fred Smith, JE Hawclons, Miss Alice Raven (Kingston), and AS Higgins. Following actually banished: Me EL Ketteridge, Mr. A McMillon. Continues under the headers "Outdoor ceremonies", "Dues", "Floats and Jubilees Parade", "Canadians Knights of the KKK", "Dues cards", "Klan Paper", "Re: Saskatchewan". An E. Pitts at some point during meeting was asking for a re-hearing of his evidence concerning his suspension, desiring to prove his innocence.

Handwritten notes titled "Minutes of Meeting, Oshawa Ont May 11 1925". Reads "Called to order at 8pm Clansman Elliott after candidates being initiated. Regularly moved by that Clansman". Mentions someone being appointed to a committee to "provide necessary paraphernalia upon motion and the motion carried". Also mentions Clansman Higett through Clansman Elliott that Higett could not intend, and should authorize another speakers. This motion carried. There is a check mark written over each paragraph. Second page mentions a motion carried unanimously that the name of Oshawa Clan no.4 be known as "Prince George".

Handwritten notes titled "Minutes of Meeting, Oshawa Ont, 4th may 1925". Reads "Proposed by D.A. Hubbel and Recorded by J.A. Edmonds. That Regular Meetings be held every Monday at 8pm". Lists "Officers" in neat row and columns: "Exalted Cyclops, Clansman W.A. Hubbel; Klaliff, R.M. Millar; Klokard, J.H. Schimmerham; Kludd, Libbey; Kligrapp, Hutchison; Klabee, Edwards; Kladd, Robinson; Klarogo, Powers; Klexter, Richards; Klokan, Chairman Friend; Klokan, Wisney and Body; Night Hawk, Ashley". Second page reads "Proposed and Decided that the Installion of Officers be left over until Monday 11th Mau 1925. After Closing Remarks by Dr. Hawkins and Clansman Elliott, The no.4 Clan was duly Closed in Ritualistic Forum". Sign R.g.O. Brian. Dated May 4 1925 on the bottom.

Amalgamation of Invisible Empire and Knights of the Ku Klux Klan is "now standing as an unbreakable wall to protect the white, gentile, Protestant from the oncoming hordes of darkness". A meeting will also be held on Aug 14 at noon in War Veterans Hall, 41 Isabella Street, where C Lewis and JH Hawkins would be speaking. Signed by George Palmer, Imperial Klaliff and Chief of Staff.

Titled "Official Document", "Suggestions to Arouse Interests". Purpose of message is to give idea to stimulate attendance and interest of Klansmen and Klanswomen, as well as to increase quality and numbers in their membership. For instance, to form a cabinet so officers can have sense of responsibility of the success of the Klavern, to appoint members to report at regular meetings, to provide a short programs, to get visitors to assist, to provide a special program for Armistice Day, Mothers Day, Diamond Jubilee of Confederations and so on, to publish items of daily interest in the press, and to visit those who are sick and can't attend meetings. Closes with "The Klavern that does not render service, is not an asset to the community, is not functioning properly, and has but little use for its existence. Let us ;dig a grave for our ugly thoughts, and a garden for our kindly feelings' and live as becomes Klansmen". Signed by J.S. Lord, Imperial Kligrapp.

Outlines that JH Hawkins was removed from office and all official connections with Headquarters as of Nov 12 1927. Also that a R.G.M. Ross has been placed in charge of Imperial Headquarters.

Describing a Mr. O. Elliott and things he has allegedly done, which include taking money, being intoxicated publically, some "shady work", and a sex scandal. Cautions that those who decide to associate with Otter Elliott will not be accepted or allowed to stay in the organization. Ends with line: "Klan as sacred, solemn trust".

Header reads "Knights and Ladies of the KuKluxKlan of Canada", titled "Bulleting No. 10: To be read in open Konclave at the very earliest app". Inside reads a "greetings" and a brief history. Begins in 1928 with their "amalgamation" of four "map klans" in Canada to form a "National Klan in the country". Mentions a klan in Alberta and British Columbia, a klan in Ottawa which has "proven to be one of the most aggressive and progressive bodies in the Dominion". Lists a few towns across Canada while speaking about importance of "home", "church", "the cause", "fraternity", "blood", "Anglo-Saxon", "Yuletide", and "Protestantism". Also concerned by "tyranny and education in an old fashion God fearing home", the "suffering from a yellow press and yellow literature", wanting the "medieval vow of poverty, compared to today's craze for money, which aspires gunman and thuds and gamblers". Calls for a "sexual standard" and "stress obedience". In general, insisting to believe in the British Empire, because by default one would also believe in Christianity. Also believing in the British and Christianity along with the United Nations will prevent a second World War. Includes a song by William V Newson for "Canadian Opportunities Magazine". The end is signed "George Marshall".

Seems to be a page that continues from a bulleting. Starts at Eight; the military features have not be set up yet; Nine, to follow schedule for open air demonstration and naturalization ceremony. Then lists First; a Committee of Klavern, which must mark the ground for Quadrates, that Exalted Cyclops stand must be 4 ft. high and large enough for small table and chair, and a large flag should be mounted at the stand, also that an altar for Fiery Cross must be next to E.C., and finally that Klaliff, Kludd, and Klokard stations be same height as E.C. and larger enough for officers to stand on; Second, that the committee must be prepared to work; Third, the Committee of Grounds must police the field and wear robes; Fourth, the Committee of Publicity must let reporters know of the ceremonies, but only Protestant reporters, and are to be escorted in cars to 200 yds. from klavern and kept there until Dedication Ceremony takes place, then may remain and take pictures during the ceremony at a distance; Fifth, the Committee of Refreshments must ensure there are refreshments; Sixth, the Committee of Fiery Cross must provide, erect, and handle the Fiery Cross, outlining that the cross should be 40 to 50 ft. high, with arms at least 20 ft. across, wrapped in burlap and soaked in kerosene all day; Seventh, the Committee of Candidates should be on the grounds early and take registration of all Klans and Kleagles. Signed Lewis Fowler, Imperial Kligrapp.