READING THE BY-LAWS.

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AT the installation of the W.M. it is an invariable

custom to present a copy of the by-laws of the

Lodge to him with the injunction, " You are

recommended to have them read at least once during

your term of office, so that the brethren may not

plead ignorance of their contents." And during a

fairly long Masonic life the writer does not

remember any period when this injunction has been

omitted. So that whether the intention has any virtue,

it is certainly auctioned by long custom, and that

appears to be the only warrant for the practice.

Laurence, the English jurist, says :—"It is according to ancient usage for the Master to have the by-laws read

in open Lodge during his year of office." In many instances the W.M. honours the instruction in the breach

rather than the observance, perhaps because he is too busy with ritual work, or he recognises that such an

order of business on his circular will be sufficient to deplete the attendance of members for that meeting.

Only in the last issue of this journal a correspondent notes, in referring to the meeting of a certain Lodge,

"fully a dozen regular attendants preferred to spoil their average to sitting while the by-laws were being

read." In recent years quite a number of eminent installing officers have recognised the inconsequent nature

of the injunction, and make reference to the by-laws by saying that, as each brother is presented with a copy

on his initiation, it is his duty to make himself acquainted with them, so that he cannot plead ignorance of

their nature. In everyday life it is futile to plead ignorance of the law as an excuse for offending,

notwithstanding that the average citizen has no opportunities of either reading or hearing the statutes. It has

always been a matter of some doubt to many thinking brethren as to the possibility of acquiring a knowledge

of Masonic law by hearing by-laws read once a year. But it is conceded that it is excessively wearisome for

members to have to listen to the reading of rules—sometimes of inordinate length—for the purpose of

acquiring an elusive knowledge of such rules. When officially visiting a certain district many years ago, the

writer struck reading the by-laws at several consecutive Lodge meetings. A peculiar coincidence was

suggested, but we had a vague suspicion that there was some little design to illustrate to the official head the

incongruous nature of the proceeding and its uselessness in operation. In any case, it became, deadly

monotonous and inspired the deepest sympathy with all subseqeent sufferers. As there is no constitutional

edict on the subject in New Zealand, we think the rapidly-dying practice might be decently buried, and the

necessity of acquiring a knowledge of Lodge law be brought under the notice of members in more concise

and impressive form. As a matter of fact, constitutional law provides that every brother shall sign the by-laws

when he becomes a member of a Lodge, so that if he does not make himself acquainted with the document

he has signed the onus of any breach clearly lies with him.

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WOMEN AND FREEMASONRY.

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To assume that because women are absolutely barred from the ranks of legitimate Freemasonry they exercise

no influence thereon is to take too much for granted, and may prejudicially affect those brethren who may

desire to tone down the position of male exclusiveness, and hold out an occasional but popular olive branch.

A brother who was recently called upon to make a presentation (through the husband) to the wife of a

Freemason, referred to the "good old times " and the great unpopularity in which Freemasonry was held

among the female relatives of the brethren of the mystic tie, and which the eminent brother, who has had a

long and extensive Masonic experience, admitted was quite warranted. He referred to the more numerous

social temptations of the "old days" to which many brethren succumbed, and who accentuated their minor

frailties by attributing their prolonged and frequent absences from the home circle to the Lodge. Hence the

animosity of the simple-minded ladies to Freemasonry. Add to this the fact that ladies' nights had not been

instituted, and there were no other functions in which they had part or share, while their sex disability was

not infrequently unnecessarily emphasised, so that it need not be a matter of surprise that Freemasonry was

cordially hated by the female friends of members in the days of long ago. And instances were not wanting of

very unpleasant influences being exercised against the Craft in general and individual members in particular.

As time went on a marked change was perceptible, and a feeling supervened in the Craft that Freemasons

had a duty to their womenfolk which had been neglected in the past. The offending brethren cut their minor

frailties out, and appeared to be imbued with some conception of their capabilities for good. Periodic dances

were inaugurated, ladies' social evenings became in order, until gradually it dawned on the fair sex that

Freemasons were not such bad fellows after all, and the great body had been much maligned in the past by an

offending few. To-day it is rarely one hears any disparaging remarks on Freemasonry by the female

sisterhood. It is not only that women deserve well of Freemasons—if only for the many weary hours they

have to wait while their husbands are actually at Lodge—but, as a .matter of policy, it is infinitely better to

have their goodwill rather than their enmity. And this is a. matter of easy accomplishment if each Lodge will

make provision for a periodical evening to be devoted to the ladies. They will enjoy it in anticipation, it will

give them great pleasure in participation, and constitute a happy reminiscence afterwards. Such events can be

varied, the expense is not a great consideration, and Freemasonry gains champions whose influence it is

desirable to have.

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THE GRAND MASTER'S ITINERARY.

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M.W. Bro. T. Ross has announced his-intention of being a visiting G.M., and has already been operative in

the south. On Saturday, 31st July, he was due to arrive in Wellington, and it was announced that he would

preside at the installation meeting of Lodge Coronation the same night. This (Monday) evening he officially

visits Lodge Leinster. Tuesday he will deliver a lecture, with lantern slides, in the Installed Masters Lodge of

Wellington, and on Wednesday he will cap his activites with the consecration of a new Lodge which is to be

held at Eastbourne, but will be opened in the Wellington Masonic Hall, and of which W. Bro. P. Levi is to be

the first W.M. This is a fairly strenuous itinerary for one town, and our M.W. brother will require plenty of

staying power to maintain the pace for another year and ten months. The M.W.G.M. will be accompanied by

his Deputy, R.W. Bro. S. C. Bingham, of Christchurch, and M.W. Bro. Malcolm Niccol, G.Sec. We

understand the latter brother will go on to Auckland on urgent private affairs.

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News and Notes.
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THE many Masonic friends of M.E. Comp. Rev. E. E. Chambers, of Lyttelton, will regret to learn that the

infirmities of age have necessitated his severing his connection with Albert Edward Chapter after an

association of forty years, and for much of that time he has filled the executive position of S.E. of the

Chapter. An opportunity may be afforded later of offering a greater tribute to the past work of our esteemed

brother.

M.W. BRO. C. J. W. GRIFFITHS, P.G.W., who spent a week in Wellington last month, honoured us with a

visit, when matters Masonic were fully discussed.

R.W. BRO. H. L. HARSTON has been presented with a suit of P.P.G.M.'s regalia, as a tribute to his

management of the Hawkes Bay Masonic District for a period of six years. The CRAFTSMAN offers its hearty

congratulations to our esteemed brother.

WE note that a northern Lodge has a somewhat stringent law on its monthly circular. It says :—"Any brother

whose dues are six months in arrears shall not thereafter be eligible to hold office in the Lodge, nor to

propose, discuss or vote on any question until he has paid up such arrears." It would not be very difficult to

get what friendly societies call out of compliance, and if the law is strictly observed we should imagine the

position would be somewhat complicated—very frequently.

A STATEMENT was recently made in the newspaper press that the Hungarian Government had issued a

decree for the suppression of Masonic institutions, on the ground that they have revolutionary aims. If there

is any so-called Masonry in this country having such aims, then it is not Freemasonry. But the rapid rise and

fall of Continental mushroom governments strongly conduces to bad attacks of nerves.

R.W. BRO. R. S. CHADWICK, Prov.G.M. of Hawkes Bay, who as a good Freemason is sequentially a good

citizen, takes a prominent part in the local government of his district, in the pursuance of which he has been a

visitor to the Capital City on several occasions since the opening of Parliament.

ON Monday, 19th April, Bro. Herbert, Garrison will deliver a lecture, illustrated with 150 very fine lantern

pictures, on "New Zealand in Peace and in War." The lecture will be in aid of the Military Chapel of the new

Cathedral at Wellington, N.Z., as a thanksoffering and memorial to the 17,000 New Zealanders who fell in

the great war. Tickets, ranging from ls. to 3s., may be obtained at the Royal Colonial Institute

Northumberland Avenue, W.C. 2.—" The Freemason," London.

THE installation meetings of Lodge Otari, Ngaio, on 13th July, was most enjoyable. The attendance was

large ex-lough to be present without undue pressure on the space or a vitiated atmosphere. The ceremony

was got through most expeditiously, without undue haste, and ample time was left for the festive board. The

meeting closed shortly before 10 p.m., after a most pleasant reunion.

R.A. FREEMASONRY is progressing very greatly, numerically, in New Zealand, most Chapters being very

active. In Wellington City the-three Chapters are doing strenuous work, and in addition to Chapter

candidates there are numerous applications for the side degrees. Special meetings were held last month both

in Hinemoa and Brooklyn Chapters for their conference.

To those who are inclined to ask why the three Masonic institutions require so much financial support we

would refer them to the case affecting the " Old People's " Institution, where one annuitant has drawn no less

a sum than £1,173. True, this amount has been spread over a period of thirty-six years, for the annuitant,

Mrs. Croad, first qualified in 1884, and has just died in Jersey one month before her ninety-third birthday.

We should think this case constitutes a record amongst the widow annuitants—Exchange.

LODGE LEINSTER (Wellington) is having a series of festival meetings. At the June meeting a district

presentation to R.W. Bro. Ellison drew a large attendance. On the 5th July the installation was responsible

for somewhat uncomfortable crowding. The M.W.G.M., Bro. T. Ross, purposes making an official visit on

Monday, 2nd August, when the absence of floor space in the Wellington Masonic Hall will be fully

illustrated.

M.W. BRO. H. J. WILLIAMS, Editor of the CRAFTSMAN, has gone to Sydney to recuperate. During his stay

there he will represent the G.L. of New Zealand at the installation of the M.W.G.M. of New South Wales and

the centenary celebrations in connection with the introduction of Freemasonry into Australia. We hope that

our distinguished brother will derive much benefit for his sojourn in a warmer climate.

THE many friends of W. Bro. D. C. Cameron will rejoice to know that he has recovered from his recent

severe illness, and is again "on the road."

AT the installation of Lodge Ionic, No. 191, last month, V.W. Bro. Hay, in investing the Sec., Treas., D. of

C., Chaplain and Organist, was pleased to remark that these officers were all P.Ms., and expressed his

conviction that a Lodge will prosper in proportion to the interest taken in it by the P.Ms. Lodge Ionic has

been particularly fortunate in this respect.

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SOUTHLAND NOTES.

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W. Bro. Farrant; the newly-installed W.M. of Lodge Southern Cross, is evidently going to establish a record

for visiting. He has already favoured the three Invercargill Lodges with his presence, while Bluff, Mataura

and Waikaka installations have also claimed his attention.

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On the 8th July the new Masonic Hall at Orepuki was opened. A good attendance from the surrounding

districts gathered to participate in the ceremony. The brethren of Orepuki are to be congratulated on their

fine effort.

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The W.M. of Lodge Waihopai, accompanied by a large number of brethren, paid a visit to Lodge St. John to

do honour to R.W. Bro. Hoyles.

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Lodges Victoria and Southern Cross mustered in good force on the occasion of the presentation of

P.P.G.M.'s regalia.

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Lodge Taringatura intend placing a Roll of Honour Board in their new hall in memory of their members who

served King and Country.

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It would be interesting to hear the experiences of a party of W.Ms. and W. brethren who journeyed to the

Mataura installation by motor car from Invercargill. The trip proved very cold, and at times danger loomed

ahead, probably caused by the absence of one of the "lesser"

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Bro. C. O. G. Reid broke his collarbone at football, and members of St. John wish him a speedy recovery.

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Bro. Telfer, who has been off duty for four months with an injured knee, has again started work.

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Special thanks are due to Bro. W. Dey, of Lodge-Victoria, and Bro. F. Pedlar, St. John; who officiated at the

gas stove at R.W. Bro. Hoyle's presentation.

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Bro. E. L. Y. Cockroft, who was initiated at St. John on the 16th July, is one of the early "Diggers" and a

member of the Blacks' football team. St. John will soon have five Cockrofts in the Lodge, an unique

occurrence, seeing they are of two families and all in the one Lodge.

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W. Bros. Robinson and Brass were both absent at last meeting of St. John owing to sickness.

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PRESENTATION TO R.W. BRO. H. L. HARSTON, P.P.G.M.

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The installation meeting of Lodge Scinde was marked by an event of a most pleasing character, and one in

which representatives from all the Lodges in Hawkes Bay were in attendance to participate. The whole of the

Lodges of the district, being unanimous in their desire to express in a practical fashion their appreciation of

the services of R.W. Bro. H. L. Harston during his term of office as Prov.G.M., had decided to present him

with a suit of regalia, and this function was thought to be a fitting occasion on which to carry out their

wishes. Additional interest was lent to the proceedings at the outset, when R.W. Bro. Harston, P.P.G.M.,

took the chair, and on behalf of the M.W. G.M., invested R.W. Bro. R. S. Chadwick as Prov.G.M., W. Bro.

C. L. Thomas as G.J.D., and W. Bro. J. Robson as G.S. R.W. Bro. Chadwick then assumed the chair, and

installed S.W. Bro. R. V. C. Harris as W.M., and, later in the proceedings, presented R.W. Bro. Harston with

a suit of P.P.G.M.'s regalia, with which he invested our distinguished brother. In making the presentation,

R.W. Bro. Chadwick, on behalf of the whole of the Lodges of Hawkes Bay, asked Bro. Harston's acceptance

of the regalia as a small tribute of their affection and esteem, and emphasised the fact that his arduous

labours amongst them on behalf of Freemasonry during the six years he had carried out his duties as

Prov.G.M., had been greatly appreciated by them, the fruits of which labours were now apparent by the

progress which had been made and the spirit of harmony and good-fellowship existing amongst the Lodges

of the district. In responding, Bro. Harston said he had much pleasure in accepting their gift, but especially

so in the thought that he had the goodwill and esteem of the brethren of Hawkes Bay District. He felt that he

should say something more than thanks to the brethren, and would do so as briefly as possible. Amongst the

many attractive features of our Lodge ceremonies, and one that should appeal to every Freemason, was the

call for " The Good of Freemasonry " in the ceremony of closing, It is the custom in New Zealand Lodges, at

the first time of asking for the G.M. or his Deputy, or the Prov.G.M or his Deputy, to respond on behalf of

G.L. At the second time Dist.G. officers of sister Constitutions respond. At the third time visiting Lodges. He

had had the honour and privilege to respond to all three. During the thirty years he had been a Freemason he

had endeavoured to do something for the good of Freemasonry, and could look back with pleasure on many

good works he had cheerfully supported which had been for the good of Freemasonry. The object of his

remarks was that it might be an incentive to the younger brethren, especially those who were advancing in

their own Lodges and in G.L., to put their best into their work, and to heartily support those who are

sincerely working for the good of Freemasonry.

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ENQUIRIES ON MATTERS OF MASONIC INTEREST.

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Q. — 1. In proving as F.C. or M.M. by signs, whom do the brethren take the time from. Our J.W. states that

he has read on authority that it must be taken from the S.W.

A. — The command to prove comes from the J.W., and the sign is made simultaneously by the brethren. We

do not see any necessity for time to be given, and have never heard the point raised.

Q. — 2. A brother wishes to retire temporarily, and salutes with the P.S. of the degree. On his re-entry, does

he only give the sign of the degree, or, if the Lodge is in a higher degree than the first, must he work

up to the degree in which the Lodge is working ?

A. — When a brother first enters the room he works up to the degree in which the Lodge is working. If he

retires and reenters he only gives the sign of the degree in which the Lodge is working.

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IMPORT.

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[A Paper read by W. BRO. F. R. TREVITHICK in the UNITED MASTERS LODGE, No. 167,

Auckland, on 25th June, 1920.]

W.M.,—May not Freemasons be considered to be temple builders? Should not every brother begin, and

continue to build, his individual temple from the time that he laid its foundation stone at the north-east corner

at his initiation ceremony?

I would ask you, W.M., to allow me to metaphorically nail a "Thesis" over the entrance to the Lodge, not

that I wish to maintain it by argument, but because its consideration may help to bring us all to work from

the same viewpoint in regard to the subject matter of this paper.

THESIS.—As in the Second Degree we are told that geometry is established as the basis of our art, and as we

are given certain geometrical figures, viz., the square, the cube, the triangle, the cone, and so on, as being

respectively symbolical of certain matters or creations, and whose forms can be proved mathematically, then

our interpretations of their imports, and also of those of our allegories, must be capable of bearing similar

rational tests, or harmony will not be maintained in the temples we are building.

Thus, if our work will not stand the test of the square and compasses it must be false, and we must try again.

The writer of the leading article in the N.Z. CRAFTSMAN of 1st October, 1919, speaks in reference to

Freemasonry as follows : —

"If the institution is not worth understanding from every stand-point, the esoteric as well as the exoteric, then

it cannot be worth much at all, since its ethics are not peculiar to it, save as regards the system by which they

are inculcated, and its social attractions can be met with in any profane club or other organisation for the

association and entertainment of men." That writer, speaking of " higher instruction," says :—" Its neglect

may continue unless the powers that be shall lay it down that no P.M.'s diploma shall be issued to a brother

until he has given proof of his fitness and proper qualifications for that exalted position, a fitness extending

beyond the ritual and the Lodge ceremonial."

When our ancient brethren went to receive their wages in the middle chamber of K.S.T. they could not gain

admittance without giving ample proof of qualification. Their examination included the giving of the import

of the answer to a question, the simple answer not being in itself enough to pass a brother in.

May not the subject matter of this paper, viz., the "Import" or esoteric meaning of our symbols and

ceremonies be of importance and be worthy of consideration in Lodge, and should not such consideration

form a part equal in value to the other labours that are included in Lodge?

May it be assumed that a paper read in this Lodge is intended to be considered and criticised for its imports

rather than for anything else, and that the author in his endeavour to be explicit will not be regarded as one

giving authoritative expressions, but as one merely using illustrations based upon a temporary working

hypothesis in order to draw attention to a mode of thought Are not "facts" ephemeric, merely facts for a

limited period? And is not a rational working hypothesis as valuable to us for the time being as are the things

we habitually designate as facts?

In the beginning there must be "preparation," and we remember that it must be of "two kinds," internal and

external, and do not our symbols and ceremonies possess a hidden and an obvious, an esoteric and an

exoteric, meaning?

In nature, forces are opposed by other forces, which keep them in order, or in equilibrium. Everything is held

in "equal poise," or is balanced, is dualistic, and if our art, as it were, an echo from nature, should we not

give as much "labour" to one side, as to the other side thereof, and thus, in the language of our ritual,

"improve our intellectual faculties to the glory of God and the welfare of our fellow-creatures, thus

answering the great purpose of our creation"?

Is it desirable that we make ourselves acquainted with the hidden—the equally important—meanings of our

symbols, allegories and ceremonies?

It has been said that "there is little sympathy between the mass of mankind and the highest truths, " and

history tells us that it has always been the custom to hide knowledge from those unworthy to receive it, but

as Freemasons we possess an art that points to a way of making ourselves worthy of a knowledge of hidden

truths. It should be remembered that the ancients used symbols for a dual purpose. To conceal knowledge

from those unfitted to receive it, and to reveal it to those who by their lives, industry and labour proved

themselves worthy to possess it. Thus the "Mayas," many thousands of years ago, carefully hid knowledge

under the cover of symbols, reserving their esoteric meaning for the initiated or worthy, and giving to the

people only such exoteric explanations of them as best suited their purpose.

They put into practice the principle that, in the words of Roger Bacon, "It was necessary to keep the

discoveries of the philosophers in the works of art and nature from those unworthy of knowing them."

W. Bro. Pyke said :—" Our ceremonies are like the ancient mystic shows in that they open up a problem

requiring research, and constituting philosophy. Our symbols are the instruction given. Our lectures are

endeavours to interpret those symbols." But he also said, "He who would become an accomplished Mason

must not be content merely to hear, or even to understand the lectures ; he must, aided by them, and they

having, as it were, pointed out the way for him, study, interpret and develop the symbols for himself."

Does W. Bro. Pyke mean that brethren should unveil the import of our art, both as a whole system, as well as

in its details, each brother relying on his own individual labours principally, but partly by a testing of, and

proving his conclusions by, discussing and comparing them with those of others, for the knowledge he

wishes to obtain?

"Import." What does it mean? Let us assume as a working hypothesis that the import of a thing is the

impression it conveys, or is intended to convey, from a certain fact or facts to a person's mind, assuming also

that that person has a mind capable or "worthy" of receiving the impressions intended to be conveyed.

The words used when the degrees are conferred follow each other rapidly, the situations and surroundings

are new and strange to the candidate, his state of mind is not always composed. At the end, it is doubtful if he

remembers anything much that was said, but if his attention has been drawn to pictures, symbols, attitudes or

other concrete things, he will probably carry in his mind and recall at will a representation of the picture, etc.,

to which his attention was thus pointedly drawn. Should it not then be the constant care of every Freemason

to see that the objects used for illustration are so drawn or constructed as to convey their true import, and if

possible only that import?

Samuel Lang, in one of his works when dealing with the "knowable and the unknowable," makes the

following observations, which seem so apposite that I quote them in full :—"So much for the organ of the

mind ; the other factor, that of outward stimulus, is still more obvious. If thought cannot exist without grey

nerve tissue, neither can it without impressions to stimulate that issue. A perfect brain, if cut off from all

communication with the external Universe, could no more think and have perceptions than impressions from

without could generate them without the appropriate nerve tissue. Once generated, the mind can store them

up by memory, control them by reason and gradually evolve from them ever higher and higher ideas and

trains of reasoning, both in the individual and the species—in the individual passing from infancy to

manhood, partly by heredity from ancestors and partly by education—using the word in the large sense of

influences of all sorts from the surrounding environment; in the species, by a similar but much slower

development from savagery to civilisation. Thus the whole fabric of arithmetic, algebra and the higher

calculi are built up from the primitive perception of number. . . . In like manner geometry, as its name

indicates, arises from primitive perceptions of space, applied to the practical necessities of land measuring in

alluvial valleys like those of the Nile and Euphrates, where annual inundations obliterated to a great extent

the dividing lines between adjoining properties. . . . Reason and imagination can no more work without

antecedent perceptions than a bird can fly in a vacuum."

One of our lectures states that "The interior of a Freemasons' Lodge is composed of ornaments, furniture and

jewels. The ornaments of the Lodge are the Mosaic Pavement, the Blazing Star and the Indented or

Tessellated Border. The Mosaic Pavement is the beautiful flooring of the Lodge, the Blazing Star the glory in

the centre, and the Indented or Tessellated Border the skirt work round the same. The immovable jewels are

the T.B. and the Rough and Perfect Ashlars. They lie immovable in the Lodge for brethren to moralise on."

Is it of the first importance that the floor of the Lodge and that shown on the T.B. shall be similar? If the

designs differ, which is to be considered as correct? If there be any difference, what explanation is a W.M. to

give to a candidate or to anyone else who seeks information?

Let us consider the phenomenon of the echo. To quote from "Ourselves and the Universe," by J. Brierly :—

"An echo may, for general purposes, be considered as made up of two main factors, a sound and a reflecting

surface. In multitudes of cases it would be difficult to say which of the two had the greatest share in the

effect. In the world's famous echo spots, the result is everywhere in direct proportion to the loudness of the

pistol or trumpet blast. But that is only half the matter. The marvellous repetitions, as well as the quality and

volume of sound, depend not so much on the emitted note as on the number and character of the reflecting

surfaces. Of all echoes it is true that if we change either of the two factors, the original sound or the

substance on which it impinges, we have a corresponding change in the phenomenon. The play of forces in

the dead world of rock and mountain has impressed most of us at one time or another with its strange,

startling and often weirdly beautiful result. We see how every substance answers the call made on it

according not simply to the intrinsic nature of that call, but according also to its own intrinsic nature. The

whole problem is raised by the parable of the sower, the real significance of which is so generally missed.

The seed is from one basket and of a like quality throughout. But it falls on a variety of soils, and the results

are entirely in accordance with the difference in them. We cannot judge a great personality simply by

himself; we cannot measure him merely by his words and his deeds. To approximate to his full size we must

study the effect he has produced on others: And where we cannot hear the voice itself, we can measure it by

its echo."

Is the picture before the eyes of the brethren in the Lodge aught but the echo of the verbal teachings given,

and of the conclusions drawn by moralising on the immovable jewels? How can the import of those

teachings and moralising be true if they are echoed or reflected from an untrue surface?

If our system or art is truly an echo or reflection from nature, then there must exist therein very much more

than has yet been revealed.

Sir Isaac Newton discovered that white light is a compound of all colours. He polarised it and made a

spectrum or the breaking up of a sunbeam by means of an ordinary three-cornered glass prism. "Curious

minded men were not long in finding out that beyond either end of this visible spectrum curious things go

on." It was found that the visible part of the spectrum was only a very small portion of it, and that the

greatest heat came from a quite invisible part, while from another quite invisible part photographic plates

were affected, so that a photograph could be taken even when all the visible parts of the spectrum were

stopped off.

If some brother ever makes a symbolic spectrum analysis of the Light of Freemasonry he may find that the

invisible parts of such spectrum, or what he may regard as the imports, occupy nearly all the space, and are

by far the warmest and most penetrating and powerful agents for good.

The signal to advance an army may be a mere gesture, but the import thereof, properly understood, may be

the means of its being carried out, and conquering a nation.

Is not our art so complete that nothing more is required of a worthy Mason in order to discover its imports

than a careful obedience to, and a consideration of, those examples and precepts to which our ritual

continually points?

A popular author, E. F. Benson, said :—"Of course, to get anywhere you must go through contemplative

periods and stages . . to know that the only thing worth our consideration is the reality that lies behind

common things. . . . . Further on you find out that they are not common because the reality behind permeates

them. . . . It does not lie in them tucked away in some secret drawer which you have to open by touching a

spring. The spring you have to touch is in yourself ; you have to open your own perception of what is always

before your eyes. It does not require any wit or poetic sense to perceive it; it is there, a plain simple

phenomenon."

Henry Drummond said :—"The remains of primitive arts and industries are petrified mind."

In the Lodgeroom we are in the midst of a system of suggestion by means of symbolism and allegory ; in

fact, everything therein points, as it were, to some moral beauty or trait worthy of our careful consideration.

Possibly there is nothing in the Lodgeroom or in our ceremonies worthy of a moment of our time were it not

for these suggestions, and the fact that their imports point to desirable attainments.

Do we take Masonic "labours" literally? Are they intended to be so understood? As an illustration of my

meaning, when we say the Lodge "is properly tyled," is it actually so in fact? Could not any normal man, if

so minded, break into the very centre of a Lodgeroom? Nevertheless, it is the "first care" of every Freemason

to see that the Lodge is properly tyled. What, then, does this action mean? What is its import?

May its meaning be that every brother should see that he sets a proper guard over his workshop, that

workshop being his own personal entity or Lodge, where he works at his personal character by conforming

to general Masonic regulations, to guard his character from the attacks of the insidious, and from any laxity

on his own part? His Lodge signifying his mind and his heart. The esoteric meaning of the word Lodge? Is it

not the temple or one's mind and heart, wherein all esoteric "labour" is carried on, and does not this

interpretation bring to the mind the absolute necessity for secrecy, fidelity and obedience, a triad that makes

a very efficient Tyler?

Before the "first care" we sign the attendance book. Do we by this act in reality "sign on" for labour, i.e., the

labour of building that superstructure, the foundation of which we laid in the N.E. corner?

We speak of the "labours" of the evening. If we do not think of these labours as being physical, what do we

think? May they rationally be considered to refer to mental, intellectual labours, and if so must they not

include the unveiling of the esoteric part of our art?

The ceremonials in our Lodgeroom help to brighten our memory, and may induce a perception of beauties

hitherto veiled to our view, but are not the ceremonies also understood to be taken as a symbol, an index to

the labour we carry on, or should carry on, in the hidden temple or Lodge of our own heart? Can this labour

be carried out otherwise than by obedience to the import of every part or parts, point or points of our

mysteries?

Should a Freemason obtain a clear understanding with himself as to the distinction between the Lodgeroom

with its models, its ceremonies and traditions, and the Lodge or temple of his own personal entity where he

builds himself? Is he not chiefly concerned with the erection of that personal temple which shall influence

his actions, and lead him to "contemplate deaths as the end of affliction and the entrance to a better life"?

For, as G. K. Chesterton said, "The happiness of a man's mind depends upon its attitude towards a

subsequent event, and that event is really interesting to the soul because it is the end of a story."

The difference between our material model temple, which is demonstrated by our ceremonies, symbols and

traditions, and the actual although non-material temple of our own entity, which is not sensible to our touch

nor visible, must perhaps be appreciated before we shall be able to unveil our esoteric mysteries. Should we

not then consider the import of every detail in our system, which is an echo from nature, an echo from

created things?

As a Freemason's Lodge is held "in harmony," so the ornaments and immovable jewels should be in accord

with their description in our lectures, or the attempt to discover their imports will be vain, and as "the

solemnity of our ceremonies requires a serious deportment," how can a grave and contemplative state of

mind exist for a brother when, upon his entrance to a Lodge, the first symbol his eyes fall upon is a

nondescript something on the floor, in lieu of a Masonic Pavement with its esoteric meanings?

Should not our art foster in us ever increasing sensitiveness to outside signs and symbols? And may not such

an enlivening of our non-material entities help us to qualify for correctly reading and appreciating "the

wondrous works of the Almighty Creator"?

A want of rational harmony in our pictures nullifies their intention, and is it not, to once more quote from

that leader in the CRAFTSMAN, "A mischievous thing this, too, for it engenders a feeling of disappointment

and disillusion in the brother of intellectual parts and refinement which frequently culminates in disgust."

At the building of K.S.T. there was harmony, there was no jarring sound, and as "it is upon the circumstances

attending the erection of that edifice that our ceremonial (in certain parts) is chiefly based," shall we not use

every endeavour to have all things in our material Lodgeroom, lectures and ceremonies in similar harmony,

so that our efforts to unveil their imports shall be successful, and those imports shall be used as W.Ts. for the

building of our personal, non-material temples, which must stand the test of the square and compasses.—So

mote it be.

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Chips from Other Ashlars.
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If all Freemasonry exists for to-day is to confer degrees, then it has reached the time when like a "sounding

brass or a tinkling cymbal" it has a name to live, but is dead.—" Square and Compass."

  

It is not a question of how much a man knows about Masonry, but what use he can make of what he knows

about Masonry. Not a question of what he has acquired and how he has been trained, but of what he is and

what he does.—Exchange.

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During the printers' strike the editor of the Victorian " Craftsman " turned up his sleeves and set the type,

printed it, swept the floor, went the messages, talked to many long-winded customers, reported Lodge

meetings, printed summons for sixty Lodges, turned out all the G.L. reports and balance-sheets, and

disappointed none of his clients, and now claims to be a versatile "devil."

  

Masonry is a means, not an end ; and the reception of a degree, whether it be the first or the last of a Rite,

does not in itself make the recipient any better than he was before. It simply is the medium for broadening

his knowledge of his duties, and the application of those duties in his daily walk and conduct.— "Voice

Review."

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Much depends on the first or early impressions, particularly in a candidate's first entrance through the outer

door. He should be received as a gentleman, and he should be conducted with gentlemanly dignity until

hailed by the Master as a brother. A candidate so treated cannot fail to have indelibly impressed on his future

Masonic life a favourable opinion.—" Voice Review."

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"Occult" is an objectional word to many Freemasons, though it means merely "That which is hidden." They

are even a little ashamed of the term "esoteric " as applied to the lost wisdom we seek and which wisdom

constitutes the "secret" of Masons—generally a "secret" that remains such until the day of physical death of

the initiated. Yet he might find it (within himself) for the seeking !— "Light."

  

The earnest toiler in our vineyard, the zealour worker in our quarries, may not be a hero ; the world may not

look upon him in admiration or view with enthusiasm his good works, but the silent and sincere appreciation

of his brethren are his; the silent blessing of the widow is his; the lisped prayer of the orphan is for him, and

the great and potent influence which all good men exert in daily contact with their fellowmen can be traced

to the teachings of our Craft.—" The Widow's Son."

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At a meeting of R.W.M.'s and P.M.'s Association, held at the Foresters 'Hall, Dundee, on Friday, 12th inst., a

lecture was delivered by Bro. G. M. Martin, P.M., Dundee St. Mary Lodge, No. 1149, on "Notes from an Old

Masonic Minute Book dated 1714." The minute book belongs to one of the oldest Lodges in the province for

Forfarshire, and bears witness to its existence and activity long before the day when it received a charter

from the G.L. of Scotland, which itself was not founded until 1736. In an extremely interesting way Bro.

Martin examined the minute book, giving copious extracts illustrative of Masonry during the early part of the

eighteenth century, and enabling the brethren to trace the gradual evolution of modern Speculative

Freemasonry from ancient Operative Craftsmanship.—"London Freemason. "

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PRAYER.

The true Freemason is a man of prayer. From his entrance into the Order, he is taught his dependence on his

Creator and the duty of supplicating the Divine blessing on all his lawful undertakings. But prayer does not

consist wholly or largely in petition or desire that we may obtain the fulfilment of our wishes or the good

things of earth; but rather as a means whereby we learn to do without them ; not as a means whereby we may

escape evil, but rather as a means whereby we become strong enough to meet evil and overcome it.—"

Temple Bulletin."

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THE RIBBON ON FOUNDERS' JEWELS.

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TO THE EDITOR.

DEAR SIR AND BRO. ,—I notice the founders of a recently-formed Lodge in this district wearing their

Founder's Jewel with the ribbon attached, being the Allied ribbon. Now, Sir, being a " Digger " Mason, I am

anxious to know by what right these worthy brethren wear on their Masonic regalia a ribbon that was

originally rewarded to those who fought, and even those who died, for their beloved King and Country.

Awaiting your ever courteous reply in the CRAFTSMAN,—Yours fraternally,

A SON OF THE WIDOW.

[Perhaps the publication of this letter will elucidate the information you require. We have no knowledge of

the matter. — ED. C.]

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"A BRIGHT LIGHT."

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TO THE EDITOR.

DEAR SIR AND BRO. ,— Allow me to congratulate you most heartily on the " Silver Wedding " anniversary

of the union between yourself and the CRAFTSMAN—that bright light which has so strongly illuminated

some of the dark places we find in the Masonic world. Even now I remember the pleasure with which I

hailed the first issue of the CRAFTSMAN, and ever since I have perused its pages with ever-increasing

interest. In the days of its youth it was but a small stripling—a few pages of about the size of notepaper—and

I still preserve those mementoes of the past, together with the files of the succeeding numbers. You have

performed a great feat in bringing it to such a state of perfection as that it possesses to-day. As an old

journalist myself, I can fully understand the pleasure you have found in your creative handiwork, even

though the ever-recurring task may sometimes have been heavy. You may indeed "appropriate to yourself

the proud title of a workman that needeth not to be ashamed," for your work is a monument to your skill,

ability, tactfulness and industry. With the very heartiest congratulations and sincere wish that you may long

live to rejoice in successful achievement that has won the approbation of all your brethren,—Yours

fraternally, PENTALPHA.

[From the very long professional experience of our correspondent, we greatly esteem his appreciative

remarks.—ED.C.]

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TITLES IN FREEMASONRY.

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TO THE EDITOR.

DEAR SIR AND BRO. ,— Some few months ago there appeared in the columns of your paper some letters on

the subject of "Titles in Freemasonry." In one of them W. Bro. Jacobson has quoted from our ritual that

"Kings have laid aside the sceptre for the gavel," and adds that this means that "they have laid aside all their

titles and honours, so that they could meet on the 'level' brethren not so distinguished as themselves." Your

esteemed correspondent has evidently overlooked a paragraph in our ritual which occurs in the address on

the W.Ts. in the Second Degree, and which states that "although distinctions among men are necessary to

preserve subordination, and to reward merit and ability, yet no eminence of situation should make us forget

that we are brethren." I think this means that we should always respect all civil titles of our brethren, as they

have been conferred upon them either for some especial service rendered for the good of their fellow-men, or

because they have qualifications which would enable them to render service in that direction; and we should

not lose sight of the fact that we should regard all men (not only Craftsmen) as brethren. With regard to the

use of civil titles in circulars issued by G.L., your correspondent will find, if he looks up the records of the

communications of the G.Ls. of England, Scotland, Ireland and America, which he can find in the office of

G.L., that, in referring to any brother, civil, as well as Masonic, titles are always given in full. That being the

case, I think that our G.L. is quite in order in using them.—

Yours fraternally, F. C. PIZEY.

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TO THE FELLOW WHO'LL TAKE MY PLACE.

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Here is a toast that I want to drink

To a fellow I'll never know—

To the fellow who's going to take my place

When it's time for me to go.

I've wondered what kind of a chap he'll be,

And I've wished I could take his hand,

Just to whisper, " I wish you well, old man,"

In a way that he'd understand.

I'd like to give him the cheering word

That I've longed at times to hear;

I'd like to give him the warns hand-clasp

When never a friend seemed near.

I've learned my knowledge by sheer hard work,

And I wish I could pass it on

To the fellow who'll come to take my place

Some day when I am gone.

Will he see all the sad mistakes I've made.

And note all the battles lost ?

Will he ever guess the tears they caused

Or the heartaches which they cost?

Will he gaze through tine failures and fruitless toil

To the underlying plan,

And catch a glimpse of the real intent,

And the heart of the vanquished man ?

I dare to hope he may pause some day,

As he toils as I have wrought,

And gain some strength for his weary task

From the battles I have fought.

But I've only the task itself to leave,

With the cares for him to face,

And never a cheering word to speak

To the fellow who'll take my place.

Then here's to your good health, old chap,

I drink as a bridegroom to his bride;

I leave an unfinished task for you,

But God knows how I've tried.

I've dreamed my dreams as all men do,

But never a one came true,

And my prayer to-day is that all my dreams

May be realised in you.

And we'll meet some day in the great unknown—

Far out in the realms of space ;

You'll know my clasp when I take your hand

And gaze in your tired face.

Then all failures will be success

In the light of the new-found dawn—

So to-day I'm drinking your health, old chap,

Who'll take my place when I'm gone.

—Author Unknown.

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WE LIVE IN DEEDS.

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We live in deeds, not years ; in thoughts, not breaths;

In feelings, not in figures on a dial.

We should count time by heart-throbs. He most lives

Who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best,

And he whose heart beats quickest lives the longest ;

Lives in one hour more than in years do some.

Life is but a means unto an end.: that end,

Beginning, mean and end to all things—God.

—Philip James Bailey.

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N.Z.E.F. MASONIC ASSOCIATION.

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No doubt the very inclement weather on Saturday, 26th June, prevented a large number of members of the

above Association from attending their meeting held that night. The business for the evening was a lecture

by the President (W. Bro. G. Barclay), which was listened to with rapt attention by the members present. His

address was entitled "The Ceremony of Initiation," in which he expounded many usages and customs, the

reasons for which are very seldom heard on the floor of a Lodge. At the conclusion of his lecture he was

accorded a very hearty vote of thanks by the chairman (Bro. Rev. C. J. Bush-King), who expressed his

pleasure at seeing our President with us once again, and also his delight to know that W. Bro. G. Barclay

would be in Dunedin for some time to come. The President thanked the brethren for their good wishes, and

intimated his willingness at any future time to further the interests of our branch and the Association as a

whole, in a similar capacity. The brethren then adjourned for some light refreshments, and in the course of

some remarks W. Bro. Barclay congratulated the Dunedin branch on being the most enthusiastic branch in

the Dominion. A most enjoyable evening terminated at about 10.30 p.m. The annual meeting of tine branch

will take place some time in August.

UNITY OF MASONS.

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QUEENSLAND GRAND LODGE.

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ASSENT OF ENGLISH GRAND LODGE.

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The formation of the new Queensland G.L.,-consisting of the English and Scottish Constitutions in

Queensland, has boon assented to by the G.L. of England. The Dist.G.M. of the Queensland G.L. (Bro.

Alexander Corrie) received a cable dated London, 4th June, from the G.Sec. of the E.C. (Bro. Colville,

Smith), stating that the. G.L. of England in their quarterly-communication, with the assent of the G.M., had

recognised the G.L. of Queensland, subject to the safeguarding the right of Lodges choosing to remain under

the E.C. The cablegram also intimated that representatives would be exchanged. It will be remembered that

on 30th April last the movement which had been in existence for some time for promoting the unity of

Freemasons in Queensland was advanced a very definite stage at a large gathering in the Masonic Hall, when

delegates duly appointed by 90 per cent. of the Lodges in Queensland registered under English and Scottish

Constitutions were present. At this meeting the G.L. was established, and R.W. Bro. Alexander Corrie

(D.G.M., E.C.) was unanimously elected G.M. A similar communication to that of the English Lodge is

expected to arrive shortly from the Scottish Lodge.

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LODGE IONIC, No. 191 (GREEN ISLAND), ON TOUR.

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VISITS TO IONIC LODGE, No. 212 (CHRISTCHURCH), AND

LODGE KORANGA, No. 197 (TIMARU).

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Since the visit of Ionic Lodge, No. 212, to Green Island in February last, the members of Lodge Ionic, No.

191, have been looking forward to the return visit with much interest and expectation. The long journey in

wintry weather was amply compensated for by the warmth of the welcome given to the visiting Lodge. W.

Bro. W. O. Smellie, W.M., accompanied by seven officers, left Green Island on Wednesday, 23rd June, in

keen anticipation of a good time, and none returned dissatisfied. A break was made at Timaru in response to

the kind invitation of Lodge Koranga to work the Third Degree. One candidate was raised, and at the close of

the ceremony W. Bro. Moyes, W.M. Lodge Koranga, heartily thanked W. Bro. Smellie and his officers for

their presence and work. The Fourth Degree was marked not only by a sumptuous spread, but by an

enthusiasm and an apreciation that was most pleasing to the visiting Lodge. A motor drive had been arranged

for Thursday morning, but the elements forbade, and an interesting and instructive run through the Timaru

Woollen Mills was arranged instead. Christchurch was reached on Thursday evening, and a hurried visit to

the Masonic. Temple preceded dinner and the function of the evening. The visitors had a most flattering

reception. The East was graced by the presence of M.W. Bro. S. Clifton Bingham, D.G.M., R.W. Bro. F. C.

Bishop, Prov.G.M., and an excellent company of G.L. officers, W. Ms. and P.Ms. from various Lodges. The

Avon orchestra was present in full force and contributed in no small degree to the success of the ceremonial

work of the evening. The floor of the Temple was well filled by an appreciative body of brethren. W.

Bro.Dunstan gave a kindly greeting to W. Bro. Smellie, who took the chair, and his officers were placed in

their respective stations. The W.M. was assisted by W. Bros. Hy. Wilson, S. F. Bridgman (S.W.), J. C.

McClymont (D. of C.), J. A. McPhie (J.W.), Bros. T. Tomkins (J.D.), Jno. Miller (I.G.). At the close of the

ceremony W. Bro. Smellie returned the gavel to W. Bro. Dunstan and expressed his pleasure at the

opportunity afforded his Lodge that evening. The banquet hall was specially decorated, and the tables were

laden with an abundance of good things, to which full justice was done. The toast of Lodge Ionic, No. 191,

was happily proposed by W. Bro. Dunstan, and responded to by W. Bro. Smellie. At a later stage W. Bro. S.

F. Bridgman presented W. Bro. Dunstan with a framed enlargement of a photograph of the original officers

of Lodge Ionic, No. 191, three of whom were present that evening. The toast of "Our Newly-raised Brethren"

was capably dealt with by W. Bro. Hy. Wilson. Musical items were rendered during the evening, and a most

successful function was happily closed with the Tyler's Toast. On Friday afternoon, despite the low

temperature, a most enjoyable motor run to the Cashmere Hills and then along the foot to Lincoln, where

afternoon tea was provided, made the visitors still greater debtors to their name-sake Lodge. A theatre party

in the evening, and a hearty sendoff next day, completed a round of kindnesses shown at every turn. In

Tirnaru W. Bro. Moyes and his officers made the short stay most enjoyable, while W. Bro. Dunstan and his

officers and brethren of Ionic Lodge, No. 212, were indeed the personification of our cardinal virtue of

brotherly love.—[We are quite pleased to record such visitations, but must point out to correspondents the

limited character of our space, and that there are 215 other Lodges.—ED.C.]

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FREEMASONRY EXEMPT.

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In the new Bill introduced into the House of Commons for the self-government of Ireland, it is declared that

existing enactments relative to unlawful oaths or unlawful assembles in Ireland do not apply to the meetings

or proceedings of the G.L. of Free and Accepted Masons of Ireland, or of any Lodge or Society recognised

by that G.L. Neither of the Irish Parliaments shall have power to abrogate or affect prejudicially any

privilege or exemption of the G.L. of Freemasons in Ireland or any Lodge or Society recognised by that G.L.

which is enjoyed either by law or custom at the time of the passing of the Act, and by any law contravening

this provision shall be void.—" The Freemason."

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CHARM IN OLD-TIME MASONRY.

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There is something of a charm to old-time Masonry when we consider the simplicity of its perfection, plain

yet nobly dignified and impressive, a well from which men drank to infuse new strength and ardour and

refreshment. The altar was holy and revered and the ancient Lodgeroom a replica of school, and the learning

acquired always treasured and disseminated for the guidance and benefit of others. Perhaps we of to-day are

pardonably proud of the advanced civilisation and the well ordered system of our Lodges, yet rarely do we

pause to consider that all this is the result of aggregate effort in the past, and of sacrifice as well. While

reaping the benefits of the arduous work done by our pioneers, how can we hope to bring to a full fruition the

great plans they formed unless we maintain, exemplify and bring to a practical demonstration our own share

in the great work of making the world a brotherhood ? The man who carries his Masonry into the outer world

is the man who will be most useful in promulgating and making forceful the great ideals we cherish.

Freemasonry, pure and brilliant, will shine in its full effulgence through the work of such. To such, Lodge

functions and Lodge training are sources that enable him to gird on the royal armour of perfectness to go

forth as a noble example of a guild the purposes of which are known universally, but the real practicability of

which is gauged by the conduct and the deeds of the member who is loyal and consistent outside the

Lodgeroom as well as within.—" Masonic Voice Review."

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THE DEGREE MANUFACTORY.

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[By BRO. ROBBERT A. TURNER.]

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Has he reader ever stopped to think seriously of the work the thousands, of Lodges are doing to-day I fear we

are taking in men by the hundreds and thousands regardless of their fitness or honest convictions, the only

condition being that the candidate pays the necessary amount. Have you ever stopped to enquire whether or

not the candidate was worthy? Have we ever asked ourselves whether or not we would want to take the

candidate into our homes and have him associated with our children? Have you ever stopped to ask yourself

whether' or not it was possible to make the candidate a Freemason ? If you have you must admit that in some

cases you had grave doubts. For the past few years Masonic Lodges have been working day and night and

overtime. Many Lodges have done nothing else than manufacture degrees, grinding them out in numbers,

apparently regardless of the material, and for all this the Craft must suffer. If you think over the matter

seriously you must come to that conclusion, you cannot possibly reach any other. It was not always so. It is

only of recent years--and very recent, too—that the bars were let down and practically all the applicants

elected. The Craft is becoming too popular for its own good, and not until we get back to Freemasonry in all

its purity and simplicity will we breathe as freely as we once did when surrounded by members of the Craft. I

contend that more mistakes are made with white balls than with black ones. When I use the ballot-box, I vote

for the good of Masonry as charged by the Master of the Lodge. I lay aside all malice and prejudice, if I have

ally, and vote my honest sentiments regardless of what others may say or do. If I honestly believe the

candidate is not a proper subject for the degrees, I do not hesitate as to what my duty is to Masonry, though

the candidate be my friend or foe, brother or neighbour.—" The Freemason," London.

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THE LADY FREEMASON.

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The following piquant paragraph appeared in our contemporary, the "Manchester Dispatch" :—"Lady Mary

Aldworth, the only lady Freemason, besides the Queen of Sheba, has just died at Newmarket Court, the_

home of the Irish peer Lord Doneraile, County Cork. The Masonic Order has been rigidly closed to women,

but Lady Mary Aldworth, daughter of Lora Doneraile, concealed herself in a grandfather clock at the

meeting of the first Irish Lodge, which was held in Tuckey Street Lodge, Cork City. She was discovered

half-way through the meeting, and the G.M. decided that as she was present she should be sworn a member.

She was a sister of the Earl of Bandon, and married Colonel Aldworth, who died some years ago. She took

an active part in Unionist politics." The Hon. Mrs. Aldworth, the subject of the story in question, died

towards the close of the eighteenth century. We have also yet to learn that the daughter of a Viscount bears

the courtesy title of "Lady "; and records prove that there have been in the annals of the Craft other women

who have been surreptitiously initiated.—" The Freemason," London.

[A Wellington paper fell into the same snare, and gravely announced the recent death of the only lady

Freemason. — ED.C.]

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SUBSCRIPTIONS ACKNOWLEDGED.

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M. Copeland 7/6, J. Dicken 5/-, A. Burns, H. M. W. Thorpe 23/6 (Auckland), H. D. Price 17/6 (Dannevirke),

A. Donald, C. W. Neilsen, G. W. Ellison, Captain Bishop 18/6, G. Russell, A. M. Wilson, A. McKay 1/-, D.

Lewis 14/9, C. Bennett, R. Wilson 7/6, C. Palmer, T. R. Wallace (Wellington), J. B. Elliott 7/6, F. Collins

5/8, W. Wilson 7/6 (Christchurch) F. A. Kemp (Tuatapere), R. MacRae 17/6.(Waiotapu), T. M. Robertson

20/-, S. J. Harris 30/-, R. T. Reid 13/4 (Waiuku), G. O. T. Armstrong 15/10, F. Begbie 30/- (Taniwha), R. B.

Cole 17/6 (Waimiha), A. E. Brown 7/7 (Kaiapoi), H. de. B. Fleming 30/-, R. F. Polkinghorn 25/- (Waihi), N.

A. Winter 10/- (Onehunga), G. W. Rogers 20/- (Opunake), D. E. Dustin 10 /- (Palmerston North), A. B.

Durbridge 20/- (Panmure), S. Wood, A. Davis, E. Skilton, D. Gibbard, H. R. Evans, P. W. Bowater 1/-, C. G.

Curtis (Westport), — Ruddenklan 28/6 (Napier), F. J. Cowlrick 35/-, T. Emerson, J. R. Foot, J. Gordon, A.

W. Hamilton, T. Harrison, R. Hislop, A. W. Parkinson, H. B. Tennent (Hastings), W. H. Poole 37/6, H. J.

Day 90/- (Tauranga), W. R. Waldin 40/- (Hatuma), W. A. Gibson 15/- (Sydney, N.S.W.), — McColl, Junr.,

20/- (Omatanae), J. Best 20/-, J. Thompson 7/6 (New Plymouth), W. Pearson (Cromwell), C. A. Masters

20/10 (Feilding), W. Scutt 8/-, W. Scutt 2)-, J. Gray 7/6, E. Jackson (Invercarill), — Matthews 20/-

(Mangonui), W. Stewart (Wanganui), J. Young (Oamaru), W. Dempsey, H. D. Tamblyn 7/6 (Lower Hutt),

C. Rudd 20/- (Fairlie), J. Miller 8/5 (Queenstown), W. J. Johnston 15/- (Woodville), A. Chapman

(Masterton), Syd. Hill, 15/- (Otahuhu), A. C. E. Rippon (Mercer), — Cornthwaite 10/- (Rangataua), C.

Payne 1/-, G. Gorton 1/- (Tuatapere), H. Griffiths 10/- (Brunnerton), W. T. Teesdale 15/10 (Te Aroha), E.

Woodley 16/8 (Pongaroa), C. E. Finch 15/- (Tuakau), J. Harding 27/6 (Awatuna), P. Halliday 20/- (Te

Awamutu), D. McCaffrey 10/- (Upper Moutere), T. Todd 10/- (Raetihi), J. W. Harrison 17/6 (Eltham), D.

Richards (Little River), H. Shapcott 7/6 (Northland, Wellington), T. Quin 40/- (Seddonville), G. Logan 20/-

(Blenheim), P. A. Balcke 10/- (Paeroa), B. Budden 40/- (Otorohanga), — Anderson 35/6 (Bunnythorpe), H.

E. Owers 7/6 (Dunsandel), J. R. Robertson 18/6 (Petone).

(All 8/6 except those noted.)

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Poetry.
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CRAFT LODGES.

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SOUTHLAND.

Southern Cross, No. 9.—The regular meeting was held in the Masonic Hall, Invercargill, on the 2nd July.

The W.M., Bro. H. Farrant, presided. The ceremonial was the initiation of four candidates. The W.M. gave

the Ob. and Signs, W. Bro. Ashton (late of Wellington), the N.E. Corner ; W.Ts., W. Bro. D. Smith (Lodge

Maungawhoa, No. 168, Auckland); R. for Prep., R.W. Bro. Wm. Smith, P.D.G.M.; Final Charge, W. Bro.

Padget, I.P.M. This was the first meeting with the newly-installed officers. There was a large attendance of

members and visiting brethren. After the ceremonial the usual pleasant hour was spent in the refectory.—

[Lodge Correspondent.]

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St. John, No. 94.—The regular meeting was held on the 18th June. The I.P.M., W. Bro. Manson, occupied

the chair in the absence of the W.li. (W. Bro. Hyslop). There was a splendid attendance. The ceremony was

the passing of four E. As. Those assisting in the ceremony were R.W., Bro. T. M. Rankin, P.P.G.M. (S.E.

Charge), S.W. and J.W. (W.Ts.) and W. Bro. Fortune (Final Charge). The whole ceremony was conducted in

a very efficient and pleasing manner, and reflected great credit on W. Bra. Manson and his new team of

officers. This was the first meeting since the recent installation. The usual pleasant interval was spent in the

refectory.

The regular meeting was held on the 16th July, when there was a record attendance of members and visitors.

This was the largest regular Lodge gathering held in Invercargill for many years. The ceremonial of the

evening was the working of the First Degree, three candidates presenting themselves. W. Bro. Manson,

I.P.M., in the absence of the W.M. (W. Bro. Hyslop), occupied the chair, and was assisted by the following

brethren :— W. Bros. Bonifant, Lipscombe and R. Smith. R.W. Bro. T. M. Rankin, P.P.G.M., gave the

Charity Charge, R.W. Bro. A. B. Haggitt, accompanied by G.L. officers, was in attendance. After the

ceremony of initiation had been concluded, a presentation was made by the Prov.G.M., on behalf of the

Lodges of Southland, to R.W. Bro. A. le H. Boyles. H.G.W. having been extended by visiting brethren, the

Lodge closed in P., L. and H., and an adjournment made to the refectory, where the usual pleasant hour was

spent.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Taringatura, No. 100.—The regular meeting vas xery fine and the attendance was good. The ceremony was

the initiation of one candidate, conducted by W.M. Bro. G. Finlay, and assisted by W. Bros. Walker,

Griffiths, Beer, Johnson and J.W. Bro. H. Ewen. The customary hour spent in the refectory passed happily.

The brethren are quite enthusiastic over the proposed early commencement of an extensive addition to the

hall in the form of an up-to-date social hall.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Orepuki, No. l37.—Thursday, 8th July, 1920, was a red letter day in the history of Lodge Orepuki, No. 137,

that being the day upon which they opened their new Lodgeroom in Trass Street. The new hall is most

conveniently situated. The interior of the Lodgeroom and ante-rooms are beautifully finished and quite

up-to-date. Apology was received from R.W. Bro. Haggitt for his unavoidable absence. Visitors were in

attendance from Lodges Aparima, Winton, Wairaki, Otago Kil. and Tuatapere. One candidate was initiated,

the W.M. being assisted by W. Bros. Clark (Secrets), Crowther (N.E. Corner), F. Fortune (Mode of Prep.)

and Cross (Charge after Initiation). A P.M 's certificate was presented to W. Bro. H. Sorenson, and M.M.'s

certificates to Bros. Allen, Mayhew and McKenzie by W. Bro. Charlton (Lodge Tuatapere). W. Bro.

Crowther (founder), on behalf of the officers and brethren of Lodge Orepuki, presented W. Bro. Sorenson

with a P.M.'s jewel. In the course of his remarks, the W. brother made complimentary reference to the

excellent work done by W. Bro. Sorenson since the opening of the Lodge. W. Bro. Sorenson was one of the

foundation members, and has held various offices and carried out his duties in a most capable and efficient

manner. After the Lodge closed a most enjoyable hour was spent in the refectory.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Victoria, No. l47.— The monthly meeting eventuated on the 9th July. There was a good attendance to

witness the ceremony of raising three F.Cs. by the P.Ms., assisted by the floor members. W. Bro.

Brokenshire was in the chair, with W. Bros. Petrie (S.W.), A. Campbell (J.W.), A. D. Wilson (S.D.), Smith

(J.D.) and Kerse (I.G.). W. Bro. Yule occupied the Chaplain's chair. The ceremony demonstrated that the

P.Ms. still retain their ability to "work with that love and harmony which should characterise all

Freemasons." The election of officers was held, and resulted in Bro. Alex. Derbie, S.W., being selected as

W.M.-elect. The ceremony being complete, the brethren adjourned to the social board, where an hour and a

half was spent in song and story. The usual toasts were honoured.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Mataura, No. 174.— The installation ceremony was held in the Masonic Hall on the 14th July. The

attendance was good, being truly representative of Freemasonry in Southland. This was particularly so when

one considers the time of the year. The question of changing the date of the installation was very forcibly

mentioned by a distinguished brother during the evening. R.W. Bro. A. B. Haggitt, Prov.G.M., accompanied

by G.L. officers, was in attendance. The installation of Bro. D. R. Howden (W.M.-elect) as W.M. was

conducted by W. Bro. J. J. Griffiths, assisted by G.L. officers, W.Ms. and P.Ms. of Lodges. W. Bro. Robt.

Brown acted as D. of C. W. Bro. J. Boyne officiated at the organ. The following is a list of officers :—W.M.,

Bro. D. R. Howden; I.P.M., W. Bro. F. W. Brown; S.W., Bro. P. Tait ; J.W., Bro. D. McK. McDonald

(invested and addressed by W. Bro. Rice) ; Sec., W. Bro. P. J. de la Mare; Treas., Bro. John Taylor (invested

by W. Bro. Geo. Finlay) ; S.D., Bro. R. W. Coltherd ; J.D., Bro. W. C. Dunlop (invested by W. Bro. G.

Charlton) ; D. of C., W. Bro. R. Brown ; Chaplain, W. Bro. J. J. Griffiths ; Organist, W. Bro. J. N. West

(invested by W. Bro. E. C. Smith); I.G., Bro. W. L. McIntosh; O.G., Bro. S. McKelvie (invested by W. Bro.

G. R. Fowler) ; Stewards, Bros. Nicholson and Martin (invested by W. Bro. Farrant). After the ceremony a

banquet was held in the Horticultural Hall. Various toasts were proposed and felicitously responded to, and

the function was brought to a close soon after midnight.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Waihopai, No. 189.—The first meeting since the installation was held in Invercargill on the 21st June. There

was a splendid attendance. The W.M. (W. Bro. J. D. Campbell) occupied the chair. The business was the

initiation of three candidates. The W.M. gave the Ob. ; W. Bro. T. Bird, Secrets ; W. Bro. Farrant (Lodge

Southern Cross), N.E. Charge; W. Bro. A. Scott, R. for Prep. ; W.M. and Wardens, W.Ts. ; 1st T.B., Bro.

Stobo, J.W. ; Final Charge, W. Bro. Vernon Smith, D. of C. The work as performed by the W.M. and his

team of officers was of an exceedingly high standard, and reflected very creditably on all concerned. The

delivery of the T.B. by the J.W. (Bro. Stobo) was a treat in itself. H.G.W. being extended, the Lodge closed,

and an adjournment made to the social room, where a profitable hour was spent. The usual toasts were

honoured, interspersed by musical items. As in past years, the standard of the coffee was up to its usual high

pitch.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Tuatapere, No. 210.—The attendance at the regular meeting, held on the 30th' June, was highly gratifying.

Three brethren were initiated. The W.M. (W. Bro. F. A. Kemp) was ably assisted by the brethren. W. Bro.

Cross, of Lodge Orepuki, kindly acted as Organist. Fees for admission were raised to £8 8s. One brother was

elected by affiliation. W. Bro. Charlton and Bro. Weavers reported having visited Waikaka installation and

Lodge Clinton, and the latter Lodge Victoria. The first P.M.’s (G.L.) certificate of this Lodge was presented

by the W.M. to W. Bro. Charlton, and M.M.'s certificates were presented by W. Bro. Charlton to Bros. J.

Weavers, F. Cooper, R. Scott and E. G. Damson. The W.M. and I.P.M. were elected to represent the Lodge

on the United Board of Enquiry. The Lodge having acquired a section for a home, it was unanimously agreed

to come in under "The G.L. of Freemasons of New Zealand Trustees Act, 1903." As no amount greater than

£10 can be passed by the Lodge unless by notice of motion, Bro. Rillstone moved notice of motion that the

sum of £10 be exceeded in order to pay for the Lodge section. Two propositions for membership were

received. H.G.W. were received from Lodges Orepuki, Winton, Otago Kil. and Tuatapere. The W.M. asked a

full attendance of brethren at Orepuki Lodge on the 8th, the night of their opening of the new Lodgeroom.

Around the table at refreshments toasts usual to the occasion were given, and a special toast to Bro. J.

Young, who lately admitted a "Lewis" into his family, was heartily given and responded to.—[Lodge

Correspondent.]

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OTAGO

Otago, No. 7.—After the usual Lodge business was completed at the meeting on the 14th July, about 130

Freemasons and their lady friends assembled in the Masonic Hall, King Street, Dunedin, and were

entertained by V.W. Bro. Rev. H. O. Fenton with a most interesting and descriptive travel lecture an

"Holland," illustrated by a beautiful collection of lantern slides taken by the lecturer and shown by R.W. Bro.

A. Fieldwick. V.W. Bro. H. O. Fenton is well known as a very able lecturer, and all fully enjoyed and

appreciated his excellent descriptive and illustrated lecture. There seems very few parts of the Netherlands

that the lecturer had not visited, and was not fully conversant with. He gave a splendid insight into the part

the canals play and their uses, and also described the people, their customs, dresses, clogs, etc., also many of

the fine buildings and churches, some of which are, alas, now in a state of decay. The lecture was most

happily interspersed with many humorous incidents and anecdotes, which caused much laughter. During the

evening several vocal items were rendered by the Masonic brethren. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to

V.W. Bro. H. O. Fenton for his delightful lecture, and was carried by acclamation. The ladies especially

expressed their pleasure at the privilege of being present at this lecture, and also to join their Masonic

husbands and friends even for a short time in their Masonic Lodge. Refreshments were handed round, and a

most enjoyable evening was brought to a close at 10.30 p.m.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Hiram, No. 46.—The monthly meeting was held in the Lodgeroom, Cargill Road, on the 22nd June. There

was a very large attendance of brethren, including many visitors. The business was raising two brethren, the

ceremony being admirably carried out by W.M. Bro. McNaughton, assisted by officers and members of the

Lodge. The Masonic Brass Band was present, their musical services being much appreciated. A ballot was

taken for an affiliating brother and seven for candidates for initiation, all proving clear. One brother was

proposed for affiliation. The Lodge closed at 9.50 p.m., and the usual pleasant hour was spent in the

refectory.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Cromwell, No. 98.—The monthly meeting was held on the 30th June, when there was a large attendance.

The principal work was raising a candidate, when the following brethren assisted the W.M.: — W. Bros.,

Partridge, Campbell, Bradley, Middleton, Shore, Parcell, Bros. W. R. Mechaelis and D. C. Jolly. After the

Lodge had closed a pleasant hour was spent at the social board, where the customary toasts were honoured.

Special reference was made by the visitors to the excellent way in which the work had been performed, the

deliverer of the Light Charge coming in for a special word of commendation.

On Tuesday, 6th July, the annual social was held in the Lodge Hall, when there was a large attendance of

members and their lady friends. The first part of the programme took the form of a progressive euchre card

tournament. At the close of the games W. Bro. Paltridge presented the prizes. Much amusement was caused

by the "booby" brother as he stood with eager and expectant face while his prize was being unwrapped from

its many folds of paper. After a supper adjournment a very pleasant time was spent in listening to songs,

recitations and instrumental contributions. At the close the W.M. thanked one and all for their attendance,

and trusted that a pleasant evening had been spent by all present. The way in which the ladies responded by

singing "For they are Jolly Good Fellows " left no doubt on that score.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Clinton, No. 183.—The regular meeting was held at Clinton on the 1st July. Owing to the indisposition of

W. Bro. R. G. Shepherd, W. Bro. W. Brown, I.P.M., presided. M.M.'s certificates were presented to four

brethren. A strong building committee is at work, and results are to be expected in the near future. H.G.W.

were tendered to the W.M.

An emergency meeting was held on the 15th July. The business was a lecture by the M.W.G.M., Bro. T.

Ross, on "The Egyptian Influence on Our Masonic Ceremonial and Ritual." This has been looked forward to

with great pleasure by members of this Lodge and others for some time, as the result of a promise kindly

made by M.W. Bro. Ross at the last installation. Unfortunately, the weather was so disagreeable that there

was not so large an attendance as was anticipated. Notwithstanding this, however, about thirty brethren

listened to his most interesting lecture with great pleasure. The lecture was illustrated with a large number of

lantern slides. Lodge Clinton was doubly honoured on this occasion by the presence of R.W. Bro. A.

Fieldwick, Prov.G.M., who came to work the lantern. On the conclusion of the lecture the members and

visitors gathered round the supper table, where justice was done to the good things provided. During the

course of the evening pleasing reference was made to the presence of the two most distinguished visitors,

and the hope was expressed that this would not be the only occasion on which the Lodge would have the

pleasure of receiving them. The pleasure of members was greatly enhanced by the many witty anecdotes told

by both the G.M. and R.W. Bro. Fieldwick, both of whom always have a fund of such things in store.—

[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Ionic, No. 191. — There was an exceptionally large attendance at the installation of W. Bro. Robert Benfell

as W.M. on the 12th July. The ceremony was impressively carried out by R.W. Bro. A. Fieldwick,

Prov.G.M., and an able company of G.L. officers. A B. of I.M. was formed, and the W.M. was placed in the

chair of K.S. according to ancient rite. V.W. Bro. C. W. Lischner was G.D. of C., and gave careful attention

to the detail of the ceremony. The Wardens were invested by R.W. Bro. J. Quaile, P.G.W., and the officers

by V.W. Bro. Hay, G.Reg., and W. Bro. A. Cheyne. The Installing Master presented the Charter, B. of C.

and By-laws. R.W. Bro. Geo. Barclay, P.G.W., addressed the W.M.; R.W. Bro. O. H. Moller, P.G.W., the

Wardens, and R.W. Bro. G. Watts, P.P.G.M., the brethren. The W.Ts. were presented by V.W. Bro. H. O.

Fenton, W. Bros. R. Johnson and J. McNaughton. The W.M. invested the I.P.M., W. Bro. W. O. Smellie, to

whom the Prov.G.M. presented a P.M.'s jewel from the Lodge, remarking that he was indeed pleased to

know that Bro. Smellie's term of office had been marked by such events as the visit of Ionic Lodge, No. 212

(Christchurch), and the return compliment to that Lodge. The officers for the ensuing year are as follows :—

I.P.M., Bro. W. O. Smellie ; W.M., Bro. R. Benfell S.W., Bro. A. R. Harrison; J.W., Bro. Thos. Graham;

Sec., W. Bro. S. F. Bridgman ; Tress., W. Bro. A. P. Bremner ; Chaplain, W. Bro. J. A. McPhee ; D. of C.,

W. Bro. Jas. L. Miller ; Organist, W. Bro. J. McClymont; S.D., Bro. Thos. Tomkins; J.D., Bro. Jno. Miller ;

I.G., Bro. J. C. Lindsay ; Tyler, Bro. A. A. Fleming ; C.S., Bro. R. J. Tilleyshort. At the conclusion of the

ceremony an adjournment was made to the refectory, where a special repast was laid, and a very pleasant

time was spent in doing honour to the various loyal and Masonic toasts. In recognition of his long service as

Sec. to the Lodge of Instruction, a handy pocket wallet was presented to the. W.M. (W. Bro. Benfell).—

[Lodge Correspondent.]

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CANTERBURY.

Unanimity, No. 3.—The monthly meeting, held on the 6th July, was an interesting and memorable one, when

the P.Ms. of the Lodge conferred the Third Degree. W. Bro. C. Flavell occupied the chair, and was assisted

by the following P.Ms.:— I.P.M., R.W. Bro. H. F. Arnold (who was W.M. of No. 3 in 1884, and is our

oldest living P.M.); S.W., W. Bro. L. A. H. Gogoll (W.M. in 1910) ; J.W., W. Bro. F. Taylor (W.M. in

1912); Chaplain, W. Bro. D. E. L. Collett (W.M. in 1917); D. of C., W. Bro. J. Borthwick (W.M. in 1915);

S.D., W. Bro. T. C. Hutton (W.M. in 1913) ; J.D., W. Bro. J. Furneaux (W.M. in 1914) ; I.G., W. Bro. E. A.

Pearson (W.M. in 1916). W. Bro. C. Flavell was W.M. in 1905, and obligated the brother and also gave the

Secrets ; W. Bro. Borthwick delivered the Exhort. ; W. Bro. Taylor gave the Charge after Investiture; W.

Bro. Pearson gave the T.H. ; W. Bro. Smith gave further explanation of the Secrets; W. Bro. Gogoll, the

T.B.; W. Bro. Collett, W.Ts. ; R.W. Bro. Arnold, the Final Charge, and also presented the V.S.L. on which

the brother had been obligated. There was a very large gathering, including several seafaring brethren from

the ships in harbour. A very enjoyable time was spent in the refectory, and complimentary reference was

made in respect of the way that the P.Ms. had conducted the ceremony. The attendance and interest that is

taken by them in our Lodge is very much appreciated by the brethren.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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St. Augustine, No. 4.—The regular meeting was held in the Christchurch Masonic Hall on the 13th July. A

good attendance, especially of P.Ms., greeted the W.M. (W. Bro. Baxter) on his entry with his officers. The

regular business included one ballot (clear) and a proposition for affiliation. Quite a budget of G.L.

correspondence brought the brethren up-to-date. The ceremonial work was the First Degree, the W.M. being

assisted by W. Bros. R. G. Forbes (W.M. Lincoln), Newth (W.M. Christchurch, No. 91), A. K. Hadfield and

J. R. Morrison, the latter's delivery of the Charge after Initiation being a treat appreciated by everyone

present. W. Bro. G. F. Whiteside and Bro. W. Wraight were complimented on celebrating their thirtieth

anniversary as members of No. 4. The harmony and good feeling during the subsequent refectory hour was

enhanced by the "little talks " of R.W. Bro. Bingham ("Candidates"), R.W. Bro. Bishop ("Visitors") and W.

Bro. J. R. Morrison ("Privileges ").—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Christchurch, No. 91.—The monthly meeting was held in the Masonic Hall on the 22nd June, the W.M.

(Bro. W. L. Newth) presiding. V.W. Bro. H. Hopkinson conducted the ceremony of raising, the evening

being set apart for the Charter members to work the degree. The following were the officers :—W.M., V.W.

Bro. Hopkinson; S.W., W. Bro. D. J. Round; J.W., W. Bro. G. Ferguson; I.P.M., R.W. Bro. S. C. Bingham ;

S.D., W. Bro. J. Robertson ; J.D., W. Bro. Yemm ; D. of C., W. Bro. Andrews; I.G., W. Bro. G. Mazey. The

candidates were obligated by the Acting-W.M. ; the Secrets were communicated by W. Bro. Mazey ; the

Exhort. was given by W. Bro. Ferguson, who also addressed, the candidates after investiture; the T.H. was

related by R.W. Bro. Bingham ; the W.Ts. were presented by W. Bro. Andrews ; the Final Charge being

delivered by W. Bro. Round. The Lodge having been closed; a very pleasant and reminiscent hour was spent

in the refectory.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Robert Burns, No. 139.—An emergency meeting was held in the Christchurch Masonic Hall on the 12th

July. There was a large attendance, including visitors from Hong Kong, Canada, London, Palmerston North

and Dunedin. W. Bro. G. A. Blackmore, W.M., presided, and after the opening ceremonies handed over the

Lodge to W. Bro. R. W. S. Eastwood, who conferred the M.M. Degree upon two brethren. He was assisted

by W. Bros. J. C. Watson, W. M. Robinson, A. Hunter, T. Kirker, G. A. Blackmore and R.W. Bro. H. F.

Arnold. The Vs.S.L. were presented to the brethren by Bro. W. Tanner.

The regular meeting was held on the 20th July. The W.M. (NV. Bro. G. A. Blackmore) presided, and there

was a very large attendance. The election of officers for the ensuing year was taken, Bro. Walter Ernest

Rogers being unanimously elected W.M. Three brethren were initiated, the W.M. being assisted by W. Bros.

R. Browne (W.M. Conyers Lodge, E.C.), A. Hunter, W. M. Robinson, E. Dunstan (W.M. Ionic Lodge) and

T. W. N. Wilson. In the refectory over 100 sat down, and a pleasant hour was spent.—[Lodge

Correspondent.]

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MARLBOROUGH AND NELSON.

Wairau, No. 42.—The largest Masonic gathering ever held in Blenheim, except that which took place on the

occasion of the jubilee of Lodge Unanimity last November, assembled at the installation meeting of Wairau

Lodge on the 29th June, when Bro. A. E. Jellyman, S.W., was placed in the chair. One hundred and ten

brethren signed the attendance-book, and several others neglected to sign. The ceremony was performed by

the Dep.Prov.G.M. (W. Bro. R. P. Furness), and on the dais, besides a large number of P.Ms., were M.W.

Bro. C. J. W. Griffiths, P.G.M., and R.W. Bros. W. W. de Castro and W. E. Redman, P.P.G.Ms. All the

Lodges in Marlborough were well represented; and visitors from many other Lodges were present. The

ceremony went very smoothly, excellent assistance being given by an orchestra consisting of Bros. W. L.

Williams (organ), G. E. Perry (violin) and. L. Tunnicliffe (bass). The principal chairs were filled by the

following :—Acting-G.S.W., W. Bro. W. J. Girling ; Acting-G.J.W., W. Bro. W. C. Lucas ; Acting-G.Sec.,

W. Bro. M. McKenzie; Acting-G.D. of C., W. Bro. G. J. Logan. The trumpet calls were played by Bro. G. C.

Jackson, and Bro. S. V. Croft sang a sacred solo during the proceedings. The W.Ts. were presented by W.

Bros. W. C. Lucas (I.M.), W.M. Lambie (Unanimity), J. B. Torrance (Havelock) and E. J. Hazelwood

(Waitohi). The Charter, B. of C. and By-laws were presented by W. Bro. M. McKenzie, P.G.D. W. Bro. J.

Brown, P.G.D., delivered the address to the W.M., R.W. Bro. W. W. de Castro, P.P.G.M., that to the

Wardens, and M.W. Bro. C. J. W. Griffiths, P.G.M., the impressive address to the brethren. The investitures

were in the hands of the W.M., the I.P.M. (W. Bro. T. E. Cleator) and W. Bros. McKenzie, Lambie, Tylor,

Gibson and Moore. The collection in aid of the Annuity Fund realised £8 10s. The list of officers for the year

is as follows :—W.M., W. Bro. A. E. Jellyman ; I.P.M., W. Bro. T. E. Cleator ; D.M., W. Bro. A. Gibson ;

S.W., Bro.. W. R. Mackintosh; J.W., Bro. A. J. Gray ; Chaplain, Bro. B. J. Cooke; Treas., W. Bro. M.

McKenzie, P.G.D.; Sec., W. Bro. W. C. Lucas, G.S. ; S.D., Bro. S. V. Croft ; J.D., Bro. A. F. N. Lucas; D. of

C., W. Bro. J. F. Nosworthy, P.G.S.; Organist, Bro. W. L. Williams ; I.G., Bro. E. Quayle ; Stewards, Bros.

A. W. O. Renner and W. Milroy (Senior), D. Haswell (Junior), G. C. Jackson (Assistant); Tyler, Bro. J. W.

Fraser. Before the ceremony commenced M.W. Bro. Griffiths invested W. Bro. W. C. Lucas as G.S., and

later in the evening W. Bro. Furness, on behalf of the members of the Lodge, presented W. Bro. T. E. Cleator

with a P.M.'s jewel. Anticipating that the refectory would prove too small to accommodate the gathering, the

Standing Committee had engaged the Church of England Sunday School for the banquet—a wise precaution,

as events turned out. The proceedings were of a most cordial and fraternal nature, and if the good wishes

expressed by the various speakers are fulfilled, W. Bro. Jellyman and the officers and brethren of Wairau

Lodge will all experience a most successful year.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Unanimity, No. 106.—There was a very good attendance at the monthly meeting on the 8th July, when two

brethren received their Second Degree, the W.M. (W. Bro. Lambie) being assisted in the ceremony by W.

Bros. T. F. Bull, W. J. Girling, H. R. Bagge, and Bros. T. Halligan (J.W.) and H. Leslie (J.D.). The ballot for

Bro. W. NV. Rowntree, late of Lodge Whetu Kairangi, proved successful. Bro. W. G. Rudd, S.W., was

unanimously elected W.M.-elect, and M.W. Bro. C. J. W. Griffiths, the retiring Treas., had no opposition for

that important office. The "high cost of living" was successfully pleaded as the reason for a motion to double

the charge for the installation banquet, and the by-law is to be amended accordingly. The popularity of the

W.M.-elect was plainly evidenced by the enthusiastic manner in which the toast of his health was honoured

at the supper-table. Bro. Rudd has not been long in the Lodge, but his many fine qualities have won for him

the esteem and affection of all the brethren. He made a splendid speech in reply. Bro. R. Noble-Adams

undertook a big contract in consenting to read from the July CRAFTSMAN Bro. Queree's paper on "The

Hidden Source of Freemasonry." Those who had already read it enjoyed hearing it again; and to those to

whom it was new it was an education.— [Lodge Correspondent.]

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HAWKES BAY.

Scinde, No. 5.—The installation meeting was held on the 16th June, there being an excellent attendance. The

Lodge having been called on for the evening ceremony, R.W. Bro: H. L. Harston assumed the chair, and

invested, on behalf of the M.W.G.M., R.W. Bro. R. S. Chadwick as Prov.G.M. of Hawkes Bay, W. Bro. C.

L. Thomas as G.J.D., and W. Bro. J. Hobson as G.S. R.W. Bro. Harston then handed the gavel to the

Prov.G.M., who installed Bro. R. V. C. Harris as W.M., with the assistance of W. Bro. J. Hobson, G.S., as

G.S.W.; G.J.W., W. Bro. W. Kirk ; G.S.D., W. Bro. H. Bate ; G.J.D., W. Bro. W. Wilkie ; G.D. of C., W.

Bro. C. L. Thomas, G.J.D. ; G.I.G., W. Bro. J. B. Hird, P.G.P. ; G.Sd.B., W. Bro. Shaw. R.W. Bro.

Chadwick presented the Charter, B. of C. and By-laws. W. Bro. J. A. Miller, P.G.S., presented the W.Ts. in

the B. of I.M. The W.Ts. in the other degrees were presented by W. Bros. R. W. Jones, Swanseger and H. F.

Funke. W. Bro. D. Wilson, P.G.S., addressed the W.M. W. Bro. Harris invested Bro. J. Morling as S.W. and

Bro. A. Hobson as J.W. The address to the Wardens was given by W. Bro. J. B. Andrew. W. Bro. A. J.

Turvilie invested the officers as follows :—Treas., Bro. T. W. Bear ; Sec., W. Bro. L. Freedman, P.G.D. ;

Chaplain, Bro. W. J. Simkin; D. of C., W. Bro. C. L. Thomas, G.J.D.; S.D., Bro. H. E. K. Bourgeois; J.D.,

Bro. A. A. Hastings, I.G., Bro. G. P. Tudehope; S.S., Bro. G. H. Bickerstaff ; J.S., Bro. E. Bissell; Tyler, Bro.

T. Thornton. R.W. Bro. Chadwick then addressed the brethren. After the Lodge had been closed the brethren

adjourned to Scinde Hall, where full justice was done to an excellent repast, provided by host Bro. J. H.

Murdock, and the usual toasts honoured.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Victoria, No. 21.—The July meeting was held on the 6th ult., and was very well attended. This being the

first held under the direction of the newly-installed W.M., much interest was evinced in the proceedings. W.

Bro. Funke acquitted himself in a very efficient manner. Two brethren were raised to the Third Degree. The

W.M. had the assistance of W. Bros. Chegwidden, Andrew, Wilkie, Hill, E. J. Bull and Whitton, and Bro.

Rockell. It is the intention of the W.M. to hold a class for Masonic study and research each month in order to

stimulate the members in their work. A pleasant hour in the refectory closed a very pleasant gathering.—

[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Heretaunga, No. 73.—The forty-second annual meeting was held on the 14th July. The conduct of the

ceremony was in the hands of the Prov.G.M., R.W. Bro. R. Chadwick, ably assisted by brethren from all

parts of the district. One hundred and sixty-three brethren signed the attendance-book, including thirty-seven

P.Ms. The W.M.-elect, Bro. W. R. Wright, S.W., has every reason to be proud of the success of the whole

ceremony, as it must stand as a leading light in the history of our Lodge. Bro. Sec. had been appointed D. of

C., and after the large number present were squeezed into seating accommodation, the ceremony of installing

the W.M.-elect was proceeded with, and was carried out in a dignified manner and with a running

smoothness characteristic of the W. brethren who very worthily assisted the installing officer. The W.Ts.

were presented by W. Bros. C. H. Critchley, Harris, Swanseger and Funke. The addresses were given to the

W.M., W. and brethren by W. Bros. R. Bishop, J. Hobson and R.W. Bro. Chadwick respectively. The

investiture of officers was efficiently carried out by the W.M. and W. Bros. Hird and Tombs, and the whole

ceremony was beautiful and dignified throughout. Special efforts had been made to ensure a generous

contribution to the Annuity Fund, and the amount collected was very satisfying. The result should merit the

congratulations of Bro. G.Sec. and the Board, as the amount (£65 15s.) was forwarded to Bro. G.Sec. the

following day. After the Lodge was closed the visitors were entertained at the adjoining Oddfellows' Hall

until midnight, when the whistle of the special train from Napier announced the visitors' departure and the

close of another annual meeting in Heretaunga's history. The officers for 1920-21 are as under :—W.M., W.

Bro. W. R. Wright, P.S W. ; I.P.M., W. Bro. R. W. Jones; S.W., Bro. J. R. Foot ; J.W., Bro. T. P. Short;

Treas., W. Bro. W. A. Carter, P.G.D. ; Sec., Bro. T. Morgan, P.G.W. ; D. of C. W. Bro. R. Shaw ; Organist,

W. Bro. P. W. Tombs ; Chaplain, Bro. R. Waugh; S.D., Bro. A. W. Hamilton ; J.D., Bro. F. J. Cowlrick ;

I.G., Bro. C. Palmer; Tyler, Bro. J. Burns; S.S., Bro. A. W. Parkinson ; J.S., Bro. W. H. Scott ; Asst.-Ss.,

Bros. A. Bockett and W. R. Oakley.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Ruahine, No. 80.—Wednesday evening, 23rd June, was climatically one of the most miserable that could be

imagined. Surely any body of men other than Masons would have postponed their meeting till some more

suitable evening, but that is not the Masonic way. One wonders what kind of night it would be that would

prevent a Masonic installation being held. Notwithstanding the deluge of rain that had continued for many

hours, Lodge Ruahine was tyled up to time, and a fine percentage of brethren signed the attendance-book.

The ordinary business was smartly disposed of, and in good time R.W. Bro. R. S. Chadwick, Prov.G.M., as

R.W. Installing Master, with the members of G.L., were received, and the ceremony of installing Bro.

Richard Ernest Offwood as W.M. began. With a smoothness and accuracy most pleasing the ceremony

proceeded until our late S.W. was placed in the chair of K.S. The following were the members of G.L.:—

R.W. Bro. R. S. Chadwick, Prov.G.M. ; W. Bro. J. Hobson, G.S.W. (Ruataniwha); W. Bro. F. Craven,

G.J.W. (Rawhiti); W. Bro. H. E. Burley, G.S.D., (Ruahine); W. Bro. Snell, G.J.W. (Rawhiti); W. Bro.

Brown, G.I.G. (Rawhiti). The newly-installed W.M. invested the I.P.M., W. Bro. J. Elder, and the S.W. and

J.W., Bros. Rev. R. Gardner and R. Bly. W. Bro. Elder invested the Chaplain, Bro. H. A. Hoolbrooke;

Treas., Bro. H. J. Ebbett; Sec., W. Bro. A. Stevenson; D. of C., W. Bro. H. P. Horne; Organist, W Bro. H.

Turvey ; S.D., Bro. J. M. Hutchinson; J.D., Bro. W. G. Wardrop; I.G., Bro. Wm. Galbraith. W. Bro. R.

Gillespie (Rawhiti) ably addressed the. W.M., R.W. Bro. T. Hobson, P.P.G.M., impressively addressed the

Wardens, and the Prov, G.M. inspired the brethren with his address. The appeal on behalf of the Annuity

Fund was responded to most liberally. Many apologies were received from brethren who could not attend,

among them being those from M.W. Bro. H. J. Williams, W. Bros. Elliott, Effingham, Vaughan, Hewat,

Harris and Smart. Immediately after the close of the Lodge the brethren repaired to the Foresters' Hall, where

Bro. S. Turnbull had prepared a supper worthy of the auspicious occasion, and needless to add it received

every consideration, after which a couple of hours were pleasantly passed with speeches, songs and stories.

R.W. Bro. T. Hobson, P.P.G.M., was in excellent form, and his speech gave ample food for thought, which

should result in much good. Still the rain continued to pour, and its ceaseless patter forcibly reminded

brethren of the difficulties of the long trail home. It is worthy of note, and pleasing to record, that few, if any,

of the brethren left the meeting till the Tyler's toast, with the simple but impressive gesture, proclaimed that

the 1920 installation meeting had come to an end, but it will long be remembered for its fine spirit of good

fellowship, its excellent harmony, and the fact that it was held on one of the wettest nights since Noah's

time.—[Lodge Correspondent.]—[Why not change the month of meeting, as the weather is invariably

atrocious for the annual meeting.—ED.C.]

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AUCKLAND.

United Service, No. 10.—The installation meeting was held on the 30th June, when a record attendance

assembled to honour the W.M..-elect, W. Bro. A. C. Hallett. NV. Bro. Oliver Nicholson P.G.M., Prov.G.M.,

who acted as Installing Master in his usual masterly manner, accompanied by several G.L. officers, was

admitted at 8.15 p.m. The D.G.M.- depute, R.W. Bro. M. J. Bennett, and G.L. officers of the S.C. were

received by the M.W. Installing Master. The presenting officers were W. Bro. J. E. Morton (W.M. Ara

Lodge, No. 348, 1.C.) and W. Bro. R. G. Cox, I.P.M. Forty-nine P.Ms. were present at the B. of I.M. The

W.Ts. were presented by W. Bros. A. C. Hill (W.M. Lodge Wairoa), D. Duncan (W.M. Lodge Ara, No. 1)

and Chas. Fuller (W.M. Lodge Eden, No. 1530, E.C.). The address to the W.M. was delivered by R.W. Bro.

F. Kearsley, P.D.G.M., that to the Wardens by R.W. Bro. W. R. T. Leighton, J.G.W., and to the brethren by

M.W. Bro. O. Nicholson, Prov.G.M. The officers invested were :—I.:P.M., W. Bro. M. Berry ; D.M., W.

Bro. W. Cliffe ; S.W., Bro. H. T. Garratt ; J.W., Bro. H. Gribble; D. of C., W. Bro. A. Morris ; Treas., W.

Bro. J. Spinley ; Sec., W. Bro. W. Tailby, P.G.S.B. ; Organist, Bro. G. K. Shorland; S.D., Bro. S. W. Turley;

J.D., Bro. H. W. Lacey ; I.G., Bro. F. G. Boon; S.S., Bro. W. Tailby, Junr. ; J.S., Bro. J. S. Palmer; Asst.-Ss.,

Bros. E. Kohn, G. Pelham, R. H. Smythe, A. V. Swales, A. W. T. Pooley and A. J. Tailby. The Chaplain, W.

Bro. J. C. Pelham, P.G.St.B., P.M., for over twenty years, was absent through illness. A handsome P.M.'s

jewel was presented to W. Bro. M. Berry, the retiring W.M.; by the M.W. Installing Master. The response to

the appeal on behalf of the W. and O. and A.M. Fund was liberal. Following the closing of the Lodge the

brethren adjourned to the refectory, where refreshment was provided. A musical and elocutionary

programme contributed by Bros. Maxwell Walker, Meredith, Wilson, Kent, Pelham and Bush was much

appreciated, especially the items rendered by the first Masonic quartette formed in Auckland. The Lodge

looks forward to a very pleasant, harmonious and prosperous year under the guidance of W. Bro, A. C.

Hallett, who has all the qualifications essential to ensure the same.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Ponsonby, No. 54.—The installation meeting, on the 6th July, was held in the Masonic Hall, Princes Street,

instead of the Lodgeroom, Jervois Road, Ponsonby, as usual, as it was thought the Lodgeroom would be too

small for the expected attendance. A most successful and enjoyable evening was spent. There was a very

large attendance indeed, the hall being crowded. Every one of the city and suburban Lodges was represented.

Representatives from three country Lodges were also present, W. Bros. T. Larsen, B. G. Bond and Wm.

Crawford, travelling many miles to be present. A feature of the installation was the attendance of the G. and

Dist.G.Ls., all four Constitutions being represented. M.W. Bro. Oliver Nicholson, P.G.M., Prov.G.M., was

attended by some twelve G.L. officers, and. assumed the chair to receive visiting Dist.G.Ls. R.W. Bro. M. J.

Bennett, D.G.M.-depute, S.C., R.W. Bro. F. J. Whittaker, P.D.P.G.M., I.C., and R.W. Bro. W. S. Furby,

D.D.G.M., E.C., with their respective officers, were welcomed. This is the first occasion on which the writer

has seen the four G. bodies represented at a New Zealand installation. The W.M., W. Bro. W. J. Stancombe,

was the Installing Master. The presenting officers were W. Bros. B. G. Bond and A. C. Hill. W. Bro. F. R.

Trevithick acted as S.W., W. Bro. Wm. Crawford as J.W., and W. Bro. Chas. Fuller as I.G. The W.M.-elect,

W. Bro. Chas. E. Dutton, P.M., was duly installed and greeted with the customary honours. The installation

ceremony was short, as the W.M.-elect was a P.M. The address to the W.M. was delivered by R.W. Bro. W.

R. T. Leighton, J.G.W. The W.Ts. in the three degrees were presented by W. Bros. A. C. Hallett, J. E.

Morten and Geo. Bourne respectively. A departure from the usual custom in Auckland in the investiture of

officers was put into practice, the P.Ms. assisting the W.M. in the investiture. The following officers were

invested :—S.W., Bro. F. Bell-Booth; J.W., Bro. T. W. Brough; D.M., W. Bro. W. J. Maxwell ; Treas., W.

Bro. J. A. Cooper ; Sec., Bro. Thos. Horning; Chaplain, W. Bro. M. Blair ; D. of C., W. Bro. T. McNab ;

S.D., Bro. F. Lawrence; J.D., Bro. A. S. Bailey ; I.G., Bro. W. F. Fowlds; Organist, Bro, J. H. Phillpot; H.S.,

Bro. W. T. Smith. The Stewards were invested by the W.M. The address to the Wardens was delivered by

R.W. Bro. Whittaker, and the brethren were addressed by M.W. Bro. Nicholson. A collection on behalf of

the W. and O. and A.M. Fund amounted to £15 12s. 3d. A. handsome P.M.'s jewel was presented to the

I.P.M. by M.W. Bro. Nicholson, who congratulated W. Bro. Stancombe on his work during the past year,

and also on the excellence of the installation ceremony. The W.M., on behalf of the members, presented a

P.S.W.'s jewel to Bro. F. S. Shell, the retiring S.W., and in doing so expressed regret that Bro. Shell was

unable to take the chair, owing to promotion in his department and early departure from Auckland, but hoped

at some future time to see Bro. Shell installed as W.M. of this Lodge. A very pleasant time was spent in the

refectory. The wives of several of the members assisted in the preparation of the supper. The loyal toast and

several others were duly honoured. In proposing the toast of the W.M., M.W. Bro. Nicholson made

eulogistic reference to the work of the W.M. and the I.P.M. during the past two years. Several pleasing

musical items were contributed by visiting brethren, and one of the most successful installations of this

Lodge was brought to a close at 11.30 p.m. The utmost harmony prevailed throughout the whole of the

evening. A prosperous and happy year is looked forward to by all under the guidance of W. Bro. Dutton.—

[Lodge Correspondent.]

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TARANAKI.

Hawera, No. 34. — The annual meeting took place at the Temple, Union Street, on the 13th July. There was

a very large attendance, some from as far north as Auckland and south as far as Dunedin. The installation

ceremony was conducted by R.W. Bro. W. N. Ewing, recently appointed Prov.G.M., who most ably upheld

the high tradition handed down by his predecessor, and probably no installation ceremony has been more

appreciated by the visitors, owing to the conducting of the business portion at an earlier hour than usual. W.

Bro. Evans, P.M., wielded the baton as D. of C., and was ably assisted by W. Bro. Westwood. W. Bros. J. W.

Harding and E. C. Hayton presented the W.M.-elect. W. Bros. J. W. J. Harrison, Drake, and Grey presented

the W.Ts. Our revered brother, R.W. Bro. R. W. Sargent, P.P.G.M., gave the address to the newly-installed

W.M. At this stage W. Bro. R. Wylie, P.M., was invested as G.Supt. of W. by command of G.L. W. Bro. W.

Harding, P.M., addressed the Wardens, and afterwards invested the officers, after which a solo was

beautifully rendered by Bro. Ackroyd. W. Bro. Fookes, P.P.G.M., addressed the brethren. The R.W.

Prov.G.M. then made a very able appeal on Charity, with the result that a very substantial amount was

collected. Lodge was duly closed, and a very happy two hours were spent in the Fourth Degree. One feature

worthy of special mention was the choir, which has in a very brief space of time built up quite a reputation

under its able silver-tongued tenor conductor, Bro. C. Lamb. Much regret was felt for our I.P.M., W. Bro.

Brown, that he was unable to remain throughout the proceedings owing to a severe cold. The whole

ceremony was a huge success, and we all feel that where true Freemasonry prevails the world is all the

richer.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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RUAPEHU.

St. Andrew Kil., No. 79.—The installation meeting was held on the 8th July. Bro. Percy Evans, S.W., was

installed as W.M., and the following brethren invested as his officers for the year :—S.W., Bro. I.

Stephenson ; J.W., Bro. John D. Anderson; S.D., Bro. J. Robertson ; J.D., Bro. Wm. Rees-Jones ; I.G., Bro.

John J. Meuli; Stewards, Bros. W. H. Cunningham (S.S.), James Inkster, A. A. Barton and G. Park ; Tyler,

Bro. J. K. Revell; Auditors, W. Bro. Geo. Calman and Bro. W. Ridd. W. Bro. G. G. Bullock conducted the

ceremony, and was assisted by the following brethren.—W. Bro. A. Doig as D. of C., and W. Bros. John

Stevenson, P.S.G.W , R. Hughes Acting-S.G.W., G. S. Gordon Acting-S.J.W., J. C. Arnold (Moutoa Lodge),

N. Meuli (St. Andrew, No. 79), W. Mitchell (Tongariro Lodge), John McFarlane, I.P.M., A. E. King,

P.D.G.M. J. H. Keesing and P.P.G.M. D. McFarlane. The installation supper was held in the Druids' Hall,

and a couple of very enjoyable hours spent there. A special toast was drunk to the health of Lieut.-Col. J. T.

Watson, C.B.E., who occupied the post of Chief New Zealand Transport Officer at Military Headquarters in

London from 1916 until the last New Zealander left the Old Country. Lieut.-Col. Watson is a member of our

Lodge, and was heartily welcomed back amongst us. Very enjoyable musical items were provided by Bros.

Jensen, Sperring, East, Anderson and Tyler.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Huia, No. 171.—The ordinary meeting was held on the 1st July. It was unanimously decided to substantially

increase the present cost of the three degrees. The ceremonial work consisted of raising, the work being

carried out by the P.Ms. Previous to W. Bro. Stone assuming the chair the Prov.G.M., R.W. Bro. Perrett, was

duly announced and officially received, and briefly returned thanks. The following P.Ms. took up their

respective positions :—W. Bro. Stone, in the chair ; W. Bro. Graham, S.W. ; W.Bro. Turner, J.W.; W. Bro.

Stubbs, S.D. ; W. Bro. Snell, J.D.; W. Bro. Lauchlan, I.G. ; W. Bro. Gallichan, D. of C. All appeared to be

quite at home with the various charges allotted to them. The Prov.G.M. invested W. Bro. Graham with G.L.

regalia, also presented him with an Organist's jewel, duly inscribed, a gift of the floor members (exclusively)

in recognition at past services as Organist covering a long period. The Prov.G.M. congratulated him on

having obtained the coveted position. W. Bro. Graham expressed his sincere thanks, and hoped to continue

to merit the confidence of G.L. and the members generally. The choirmaster, Bro. Leet, was presented with a

conductor's baton, a gift of the officers and brethren, the presentation being made by the Chaplain, Bro.

Canton, who stated that they all recognised the services rendered, both vocally and otherwise, during a

period of several years. The recipient returned thanks, naively adding that he had to fill the dual position of

master and choir, and appealed to any present to assist to build up a creditable choir. In the refectory the

customary toasts were duly honoured. It may not be superfluous to add that the Prov.G.M. created a most

favourable impression during this his first official visit to the Lodge.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Moutoa, No. 195.—The monthly meeting was held on the 24th June, a fair number of brethren attending.

The work was the raising of one F.C., the W.M. being assisted by W. Bros. Munro, Symes, Svenson, Bourne,

Dunn and Bowater. W. Bro. Bowater presented W. Bro. Bourne, I.P.M., with his P.M.'s diploma, also Bros.

Pearce, Mayes, Stewart and Smith with M.M.'s diplomas. The usual happy hour was spent in the refectory.—

[Lodge Correspondent.]

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WELLINGTON.

Leinster, No. 44.—The annual meeting was held on the 5th July, W.M. W. Bro. R. J. Shakes presiding.

There was a large attendance to do honour to the W.M-elect, Bro. W. J. Garrett. R.W. Bro. G. Russell,

Prov.G.M., was received with honours and assumed the chair, and welcomed M. W. Bro. H. J. Williams,

P.G.M., who was accorded the usual honours. Accompanying him were the following G.L. officers :—R.W.

Bro. J. W. Ellison, P.P.G.M., R.W. Bro. E. P. Lee, P.D.G.M., W. .Bro. H. W. Preston, V.W. Bro. H. B.

Bridge, P.G.Lect., V.W. Bro. W. H. Jones, P.G.D. of C., W. Bro. J. Rod, P.G.D., W. Bro. T. Bland, P.G.S.,

W Bro. J. P. Shand, P.G.S., and others. The W.M. then assumed the chair, and called upon the D. of C. to

present the W.M.-elect. The ancient charges were read by W. Bro. W. A. Baudinet, P.G.S., Sec., and the Ob.

of Fealty was given by the retiring W.M., who then handed the gavel to R.W. Bro. J. W. Ellison, who,

assisted by W. Bro. E. B. Parsons, P.G.S., as S.W., W. Bro. R. M. Roberts, P.G.S., as J.W., W. Bro. A.

Longmore as I.G. and W. Bro. R. H. Wilson as Chaplain, conducted the ceremony of installation. The

proclamations were made by the D. of C., W. Bro. A. McLaren, and the trumpet calls by Bro. R. D. Christie.

The Prov.G.M. presented the Warrant, B. of C. and By-laws, and also delivered the address to the brethren.

The address to the W.M. was given by W. Bro. T. Bland. V.W. Bro. W. H. Jones, P.G.D. of C., invested Bro.

D. Parnell as S.W. and Bro. E. C. Smyth as J.W., who were addressed by W. Bro. R. H. Wilson. W. Bro. W.

H. Jones invested the officers as follows :—Treas., W. Bro. Wm. Mills ; Sec., W. Bro. W. A. Baudinet ;

Chaplain, W. Bro. R. H. Wilson ; D. of C., W. Bro. A. McLaren; S.D., Bro. H. W. McCarthy ; J.D., Bro. J.

Jackson ; I.G., Bro. A. F. Baudinet ; Acting-Organist, Bro. J. Cowley ; S.S., Bro. E. A. Thompson; J.S., Bro.

T. H. Wilson ; Asst.-Ss., Bros. G. A. Jamieson and F. W. Bedford; Tyler, Bro. F .Andrew. The W.Ts. in the

various degrees were presented by W. Bros. A. Carver (W.M. Lodge Waiwhetu), G. W. A. Clark (W.M.

N.Z. Pacific) and D. M. Armstrong (W.M. Lodge Ulster). The W.M. having tendered thanks for the honour

conferred on him, a collection was taken up on behalf of the G.L. W. and O. and A.M. Fund, amounting to

£9. A handsome P.M.'s jewel was presented to the retiring W.M. by M.W. Bro. H. J. Williams, who in a very

happy speech eulogised the past two years' work of W. Bro. Shakes, who suitably responded, reference being

made to the assistance he had received from his officers during his terms of office. The officers are to be

commended for consenting to remain in their present positions for another year to allow W. Bro. Garrett to

be installed as W.M., he having to relinquish that honour a year ago on account of ill-health. H.G.W. having

been tendered by visiting brethren, the Lodge was closed, and a very pleasant time was spent in the refectory,

where the various loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured. R.W. Bro. G. Russell, Prov.G.M.,

announced that in all probability the M.W.G.M. would pay an official visit to Leinster at the next regular

meeting.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Waiwhetu, No. 176.—The monthly meeting was held on the 14th July, in the presence of a goodly number

of brethren and visitors. Five Lodges were represented by their W.Ms., as well as several other visitors from

various Lodges from Auckland to Canterbury. The ritual work was the passing of three brethren, one of

whom took his first step in 1916, but owing to going away to the war has not had the opportunity of further

advancement until now. W. Bro. Carver obligated and communicated the S., T. and W., Bro. Purdy, S.W.

invested, W. Bro. Lachlan (W.M. of Lodge Huia) gave the Charge after Investiture, W. Bro. Teagle gave the

S.E. Charge, Bro. Purdy, S.W., presented the W.Ts., and W. Bro. H. Hobbs gave the explanation of the 2nd

T. B. Applications were received from Lodge Celtic, Dunedin, and Lodge Greymouth asking the Lodge to

confer degrees on brethren of those Lodges. One candidate was proposed for initiation. During the month an

appeal had been made on behalf of the widow of a former member of the Lodge, which was responded to in

a handsome manner. The Lodge contributed £10 10s., and so far the brethren have subscribed £44, a total of

nearly £55, which will be greatly appreciated.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Mokoia, No. 213.—The regular meeting was held on the 22nd June. There was a large attendance of

members and visitors, including R.W. Bro. J. W. Ellison, P.P.G.M. The W.M. (W. Bro. L. A. George)

occupied the chair, and conducted the ceremony of initiating four candidates, and assisting him were the

following :—R.W. Bro. J. W. Ellison, W. Bros. C. H. Dement, T. W. Boon and Bros. H. Flanagan, T.

Robertson and J. E. F. Perry. An enjoyable hour was spent in the refectory after the above ceremony

concluded.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS.

St. Augustine, No. 1.—The usual monthly convocation was held on the 9th June. There was a fair

attendance. A ballot was taken and declared clear. The business was to exalt a companion. The ceremony

was ably conducted by the V.E.Z. (V.E. Comp. H. Hopkinson), assisted by R.E. Comp. F. C. B. Bishop (The

Discovery), V.E. Comp. J. A. Stables (Signs), V.E. Comp. T. W. Lee (Further Explan.) and M.E. Comp.

Andrews (Final Charge). A feature of the working of the degree was the meritorious performance of the 1st

Soj., who is to be complimented on his work. The visitors were entertained for a pleasant hour in the

refectory.

The monthly convocation was held on the 14th July. The V.E.Z. (V.E. Comp. H. Hopkinson) presided over a

good attendance. The special business was to work the Ark Mariner Degree, which was conferred on five

candidates. The ceremony was conducted by W.C.N. Bro. Stables, assisted by Bro. Yemm, S., and Bro. C. S.

Johnston, J. R.E. Comp. Flavell gave the Signs and Explanations, R.E. Comp. Bishop Marks, R.E. Comp.

Hopkinson Investiture, M.E. Comp. Garton W.Ts. V.E. Comp. Hopkinson was installed into the chair of

W.C.N. by R.E. Comp. Flavell. After the convocation was closed a pleasant hour was spent in the

refectory.—[Chapter Correspondent.]

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Southern Cross, No. 3.—The monthly meeting was

held on the 25th June. The Chapter was opened by

V.E. Comp. Brokenshire, P Z., in the absence of the

1st Prin., assisted by E. Comp. R. Smith, 2nd Prin.,

and E. Comp. W. R. Rusden. There being no

ceremonial work, the Chapter was closed. The

companions then retired to the P.Ms.' room and spent

an enjoyable hour round the social board, with a

splendid fire provided by Janitor Walker largely in

evidence. As on the occasion of the previous

convocation, the Acting-lst Prin. called upon V.E.

Comp. Wm. Smith to give a short lecture. This was

given in his usual interesting and instructive manner,

and was enjoyed by one and all.— [Chapter

Correspondent.]

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Brooklyn, No. 24.—The largest meeting ever held in

the body of this Chapter for the conferring of Ark

Mariner's and Red Cross Degrees took place on the

21st July. Nineteen companions of Brooklyn and

Waterloo Chapters presented themselves. V.E.

Comp. H. H. Seaton controlled the Ark Mariner

Lodge, and M.E. Comp. H. J. Williams was

responsible for the conduct of the Red Cross work.

Advantage was taken of the meeting to install several

companions of the three Wellington Chapters into the

respective chairs, the work being done by M.E.

Comp. Porritt, R.E. Comp. G. Russell (G.Supt.) and

V.E. Comp. C. H. Dement. The meeting was quite a

feature in R.A. Chapter work, which was got through

most expeditiously, enabling the indulgence of a

little subsequent festivity before the departure of the

last tram. —[Chapter Correspondent.]

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A. AND A. RITE.

Wellington, No. 91.—The quarterly convocation

was held on the 16th July in the Masonic Hall,

Wellington, M.W.S. Bro. J. Rod presiding over a

large gathering. Two candidates were perfected to the

18deg., the M.W.S. being assisted by his officers and

Ill. Bros. Rev. T. Porritt, 30deg., and H. J. Williams,

31deg. A presentation was made to the Chapter on

behalf of Ill. Bro. General Sir S. F. Henderson, of

London, and was very warmly acknowledged. It was

announced that a Chapter of the A. and A. Rite under

the Supreme Council of England and Wales would

shortly be opened in Marlborough, and a number of

E. and P. brothers announced their intention of being

present. The usual pleasant hour was spent in the

refectory.—[Chapter Correspondent.]