THE CULTURE OF FELLOWSHIP.

FELLOWSHIP is an important attribute of

Freemasonry, and it is probably thought by a

majority of those belonging to the institution that the

fact of membership therein, and the assimilation of

its fundamental principles implies, consequentially,

the practice of this attribute. With a real

understanding of what is meant by fellowship—

Masonic fellowship—it will be conceded, however,

that this is by no means the case. It will at once

occur to the minds of those given to introspection

and circumspection that very many who have, quite

deservedly, the reputation of being good Masons,

attentive to and punctilious in the observance of

their duties, excellent of character, and walking the

straight path of life, are giving but little, if any,

attention to this matter of fellowship as regards

those with whom they are brought into Masonic

contact. The dictionary meaning of fellowship is

companionship, and while this in a measure

represents some of the Masonic requirement in

connection with the use of the word, it very

inadequately expresses all which is therein included.

Fellowship, as an important and necessary

concomitant of brotherhood, implies a warmer and

more intimate interest, in, and association with, the

individual than is conveyed in the term com-

panionship. The bonds which unite two or more men

in fellowship are strong, enduring, soulful;

companionship is, for the most part, incidental,

accidental, temporary and, at its best, lightly binding

and unstable. Time was when there was much more

real fellowship existing among members of the Craft

than there is to-day. Masons of forty and fifty years'

experience will tell you that the inter-relations of the

brethren at the present time are not so cordial, so

warm, so intimate as they were when they were

young, though they have nothing to say against the

generally fraternal spirit prevailing among Masons. It

is to be feared that there is solid foundation for the

well-intentioned criticism of these old and

experienced brethren, but there is, at least, reasonable

explanation—we do not say excuse—of a some-what

changed internal Masonic atmosphere, as it were.

Moreover, it is a phase of affairs which may be

looked upon as a passing one, and which, as it rests

with the members themselves, they will surely

remedy. First of all, the portals of the Craft of late

years have been opened not wisely but too well. Yet

again, Freemasonry, like every human institution, has

been suffering a reflex action due to the war strain

upon its members. And, thirdly, there has been an

abnormal rush for Masonic membership, flooding the

Lodges with novitiates and newly-made brethren,

thus rendering it very difficult indeed for brethren to

do their duty by the "strangers within their gates." So

much by way of explanation, but not, be it

remembered, by way of excuse. For this relaxation,

or neglect, of the fellowship attribute is not a matter

of these recent years altogether, but rather a gradual

and steady growth with the access of members to the

Craft throughout the Dominion. Doubtless the lapse

is less noticeable in the country Lodges than in those

in the large cities. To bring the matter home to every

Mason it has to be asked of them whether they have

made it a part of their fraternal duty to become

personally acquainted with each member of their

Lodge, and have, as time went on, cultivated such

acquaintance so that the needs of such brethren, if

any, would be known to and by them, and the door be

thus opened for fraternal assistance, advice,

sympathy or consolation, if wanted. It may be asked,

also, if visitors from outside their own locality have

been welcomed by them courteously, and in true

fraternal spirit, so that they have been made to feel at

home among friends and brothers ready and willing,

not only to communicate happiness to them for the

time being, but to afford them such help in the

attainment of their lawful desires in a strange city as

may prove of great service to them. Have they done

all this as a matter of Masonic duty and inclination,

and are they still doing so? For these things are not

only necessary to the founding of that bond of

fellowship which has been referred to, but are of the

essence of fellowship itself. Now, experience shows

that this fellowship attribute, while innate in some

men, is more or less lacking in others, and has,

therefore, to be inculcated by admonition and advice

by those whose position and experience give them

authority in the Craft. It is, indeed, a matter not only

for teaching, but also for constant cultivation. The

life blood of Freemasonry, outside of its beautiful

principles and tenets, is fraternity and the fraternal

spirit. This latter in its full expression must include a

warm, intimate, personal interest in the happiness and

well-being of all other members of the fraternity. The

outward evidence of this is only to be found in a true

fellowship among the members of the institution.

Thus it is that the culture of this fraternal fellowship

is such an important matter for Masons generally, so

that by that culture that which may, unhealed,

become a reproach to Freemasonry may be

effectually remedied. Never, it may be said, in the

history of the world has there been greater need than

at the present time for the full development among

men of this fellowship spirit, where the interest of the

one is the interest of all, and the well-being of the one

the care and concern of all. Whatever the profane

world is doing, however, let it at least be justly

claimed that Freemasons, both within and without

their own ranks, are doing their duty in this

connection.

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MASONIC EDUCATION.

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For many years there was a general lament in this

jurisdiction that the newly-made brother was unable

to fulfil the requisite imposed upon him in the

ceremonials leading through the various grades

which ultimately raised him to the rank of a M.M.

Ten years ago the piteous wail was intensely

prevalent, and it was urged that Freemasonry

provided no means for carrying out its own

injunctions, and a short paragraph taken from one of

our most famous charges was used by members and

Lodges in support of the very general contention. The

question was propagated, how is it possible to fulfil

the direction :—" Let me request that you will more

especially study such of the liberal arts and sciences

as may lie within the compass of your attainment,

and without neglecting the ordinary duties or your

Station, you win feel yourself called upon to make a

daily advancement in Masonic knowledge."

Assertion was made that Lodge instruction went no

further than ritual teaching, which gave little or no

assistance in the course of secondary Masonic

education. Masters in reply regretted their inability to

cope with the position laid down in the complaint,

with some degree of justice, as the exigencies of

ritual -teaching demanded their sole attention, owing

to the number of petitions for admission. Then

leading brethren took up the matter with earnestness,

and literary Lodges were established in each city. But

it cannot be asserted that the position was met, or that

these Lodges have proved an unqualified success in

the education of the Masonic masses. Within

circumscribed limits such Lodges have provided

enjoyable and attractive meetings, with literary

pabulum of-a very high order, but, sad to say, the

majority will have none of it under any conditions,

and, so far as they are concerned, the only effect

these Lodges have had has been to still the cry for

means to make a daily advancement in Masonic

knowledge. It is within our knowledge that quite s)

recently it was announced that a brother, who is a

University professor, would deliver an address of a

most interesting character. But the attendance that

night was sufficient to make one sceptical as to the

existence of any great intellectual desire in

Freemasonry. Another method has been resorted to to

increase knowledge among the brethren by the

institution of libraries, and again we express our

sorrow at the meagre results. But all Lodges are not

disheartened, and there are still some desirous of

possessing an up-to-date library. But the main

difficulty is the selection of suitable books and the

trouble of obtaining them. There can be no doubt as

to the desirableness of instituting this form of

education. At the present time we are in a position to

materially assist any Lodge possessed of a literary

desire, having received a catalogue of thirty-eight

books which a brother desires to sell in one lot. The

catalogue is a varied and up-to-date one, and is

eminently suited to form the nucleus of a good Lodge

library. In order to assist Lodges we will forward a

copy of the catalogue to any Lodge that has a bona

fide desire to assist and foster the literary aspirations

of its members.

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News and Notes
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A FORTHCOMING event : Oamaru companions will

visit Otago, No. 7, in the near future.

SOME idea of the great influx into the Craft in the

sister of Scotland may be gathered from the

following statistics of initiates, which has just been

officially issued :-1915, 8,963; 1916, 11,613; 1917,

15,837; 1918, 23,354; and 1919, 45,300. Lord Airlie

is to succeed former Provost Stewart as Prov.G.M.

for Forfarshire, another quarter in which the Craft has

made rapid strides of late, 4,707 candidates having

been initiated during the past year.

TUTANEKAI LODGE, Wellington, can always claim to

have an enjoyable annual festival meeting, and this

year was no exception to the rule. Four

presentations— two of which were to wives of

members—helped to promote good feeling. The

members of the Lodge laid themselves out to

promote the pleasure of their guests—and succeeded.

WE are informed from a good source that La Grande

Lodge de France does not propose to admit women

into the ranks unless and until all jurisdictions with

which it has official relations decide to adopt the

same course.—London "Freemason."

THE installation of W.M. of Lodge Omaranui,

Taradale, which was consecrated twelve months ago,

will take place on the 8th March. W. Bro. J. A.

Miller, S.W., has been elected as the second W.M.

THE following night Hawkes Bay Chapter will hold

its quarterly meeting at Hastings, and there will-be a

very vacant place owing to the demise of III. Bro. E.

Hoskings, the principal founder and first M.W.S. of

the Chapter.

WE are always pleased to receive information from

Lodges, but would ask secretaries to see that Lodge

circulars when posted are stamped, otherwise we are

mulcted in the sum of fourpence for each.

W. BRO. E. NORDON. J.G.D. of the G.L. of New

Zealand, formerly of Christchurch, has returned from

a trip to the Old Country, and purposes making

Wellington his home. He is not enjoying the best of

health, but we hope the balmy climate of Wellington

will soon restore him to normal health.

THE estimated assets of Lodge St. Andrew, No. 32,

Wellington, amount to £1,469. Of that amount £1,152

is the credit of the Lodge Benevolent Fund,

established many years ago in the face of

considerable opposition by the late Bro. R. Fletcher.

Of late years a number of beneficiaries have had

occasion to bless the fund—and its founder.

A RATHER unusual request appears on the circular of

a well-known East Coast Lodge :—" In view of the

fact that the Lodgeroom has been recently done up,

brethren are requested to bring their slippers."

THE "Masonic Tidings" of Milwaukee should claim

to be the most successful fraternity journal extant. It

has twenty-seven pages of reading matter, and

seventy-seven pages of advertisements.

CONCESSIONS were granted by the Railway

Department to representatives attending the annual

convocation of the G.R.A. Chapter in Christchurch in

February last.

THE Hutt Valley R.A. Chapter, for which a charter

has recently been granted, will be opened in the

Waiwhetu lodge-room, Lower Hutt, on the 6th April.

M.E. Comp. C. Flavell, G.Z., will be the consecrating

officer, and R.E. Comp. G. Russell, C. Supt. for the

district, will install the officers.

A PETITION is being promoted for the establishment

of a R.A. Chapter at Taihape. It would enable the

members of several Lodges in that part of the country

to become instructed and participate in Capitular

Freemasonry.

THERE is a proposal to form a Lodge at Glentunnel,

in the Canterbury District.

LODGE PUKETOI, which since its institution has been

in the Wellington Provincial District, will, with the

consent of G.L., merge into the Hawkes Bay District.

The reason for the change is that the access is most

difficult from Pahiatua, and comparatively easy from

Dannevirke. There is no accommodation of any kind

at Pongoroa.

BRO. W. N. EWING, Prov.G.M. of Taranaki, has

reported to the B. of G.P. the progress that has been

made in connection with a proposed new Lodge at

Whangamomona.

M.W. BRO. C. J. W. GRIFFITHS is leaving Wellington

by the s.s. "Athenic" about the middle of the present

month for London, and expects to return about the

end of the year. The CRAFTSMAN wishes him a very

pleasant trip.

THE installation meeting of Lodge Tutanekai on 3rd

February was remarkable for the number of

presentations made. The W.M. was the recipient of a

jewel for himself, and a service of plate for Mrs. Key.

The Chaplain also was presented with a jewel in

appreciation of his long service as. Chaplain of the

Lodge. He also accepted, on behalf of Mrs. Shirer, a

solid silver fruit dish. M.W. Bro. H. J. Williams and

R.W. Bro. Russell made the presentations.

A FRATERNAL visit was paid by the W.M. and

officers of Lodge Huia, on the 14th of February, to

Lodge Waterloo, when two Thirds were worked, at

the request of Lodge Waterloo. Once again the

cordiality and characteristic hospitality of our city

brethren were duly exemplified, and contributed to

make our visit a most enjoyable and pleasurable one,

which we all highly appreciated.

WE learn from the London newspaper press that -the

Prince of Wales and the Duke of York are being

rapidly promoted in the various degrees of

Freemasonry. Recently they joined the R.A. Degree.

LODGE IONIC No. 191, Green Island, has agreed to

underwrite its quota to the W. and O. and A.M. Fund

by guaranteeing an amount at least equal to 12s. 6d.

per member. No doubt many Lodges will follow the

good example, so that the full amount of £10,000

aimed at for so worthy an object may be fully sub-

scribed.

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ACACIA NOTES.

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Acacia, for a young Lodge, has some remarkable

talent amongst its members, quite a, number of the

young brethren being keen and good at ritual, which

speaks well for the future, and is a ;Teat help to the

W.M.

* * *

Amongst the toasts on the 27th was that of the health

of Bro. Heasley, who has just been presented with an

addition to the family. Bro. Jim Feek, D. of C.,

proposed the toast, ant in doing so said he hoped that

many more of the brethren would have the same

presents "as Heasley."

* * *

The brethren are beginning to talk about a

Lodgeroom of their own, which is very badly needed.

Bro. Keppler, J.D., has very generously donated a

section, and all that is needed now is funds for the

building.

* * *

Bro. Andrew Black, the old veteran, is Chaplain this

year, and is the right man in the right place.

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MARLBOROUGH NOTES.

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The W.M. and officers of Lodge Waitohi, No. 111,

are to pay an official visit to Wairau Lodge, No. 42,

early in March, when they will work a degree. A

similar visit to Lodge Unanimity, No, 106, will be

arranged if possible.

* * *

W. Bro. J. M. Lightfoot has been appointed Treas. of

Lodge Unanimity during the absence in England of

M.W. Bro. C. J. W. Griffiths, P.G.M.

* * *

Both Lodgerooms in Blenheim are rapidly becoming

too small for the requirements of the Lodges, and it is

probable that, in connection with the proposal to

enlarge which is now before Lodge Unanimity, the

question of erecting a building to accommodate both

Lodges will again come up for consideration.

* * *

Speaking at the last meeting of Lodge Unanimity,

M.W. Bro. Griffiths appealed to the brethren present

to respond as liberally as their means permitted to the

appeal issued by the M.W. the G.M. for the purpose

of augmenting the Annuity Fund. The M.W. brother

also urged them always to carry their Freemasonry

into their daily lives, and not, as unfortunately some

brethren did, leave it behind when they retired from

the Lodgeroom.

* * *

The large attendance of members and visitors at the

February meeting of Lodge Unanimity was

favourably commented on by W. Bro. H. P. Furness,

Dep. Prov. G.M., who was paying an official visit. It

was, he said, a healthy sign of the progress

Freemasonry was making in Blenheim when both

Lodges found their premises too small for their

needs.

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NOTES ON THE GRAND R.A. CHAPTER

MEETING.

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The first consideration and chief topic of comment

was the exceedingly fine hall possessed by the

Christchurch brethren. As one distinguished brother

put it, it tends to excite not only feelings of

admiration, but also of envy. ,

* * *

The stalwart form of the presiding officer would have

been sufficient to have preserved due order and

decorum, but his genial smile and good-humoured

manner discounted any suspicion of the iron hand.

* * *

The one somewhat long and not very coherent debate

seemed to indicate that argument was taken on effect,

while the cause was left severely alone. However, at

a later stage the G.S.E. got in on the rebound, and in

a few minutes got a resolution passed which appeared

to satisfy everyone, and which will give the relief so

much desired by many.

* * *

The one ballot presented some unusual features,

inasmuch as the defeated companion was in a

minority of one. Was it a joke that made the

scrutineer hand up the names to the G.Z. in

transposed form ? Or was it the singularity of names,

the only difference being in the first letter. Anyhow,

it is good of Comp. Thomas to go into provincial

harness again.

* * *

The newly-inducted G.Z. is one of the oldest and

most esteemed members of G. Chapter. Of modest

and unostentatious demeanour, yet never afraid to

battle for what he conceives to be the right, but

always most courteous, has given him a foremost

place in the good opinion of his companions. And if

he carries out his intention of visiting sundry districts

in the near future, he may confidently be assured of a

right royal welcome.

* * *

R.W. Bro. Bishop, as Supt. of the district, was in

great demand, but this did not disturb the equilibrium

of his volatile and beaming temperament.

* * *

Everyone welcomed veteran George Powley, and

complimented him upon his rejuvenated appearance.

* * *

The drive to Lincoln also had its incidents. Thus,

when a number of motors closely followed a leader

up a side street, because the driver wanted an

additional coat, it showed a disposition to emulate the

woolly quadruped. Again, when a companion

comfortably composed himself to sleep at the

commencement of the drive, and upon arrival at

Lincoln commented on the splendid roads and fine-

looking homesteads, it was certainly a tribute to his

very fine imagination.

* * *

Someone enquired the distance to Lincoln. We did

not know, but were enabled to say it was a long way

on that part of the road under the hills.

* * *

There was one other conundrum. Why did some of

the companions go to Lincoln, while others got the

tea at Tai Tapu? However, there was enough for all,

and about twelve more relays could have been fed.

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GRAND R.A. CHAPTER OF NEW ZEALAND.

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ANNUAL CONVOCATION, 1921,

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The twenty-ninth annual convocation was held in the

Freemasons' Hall, Christchurch, on the 9th February,

commencing at 2 p.m.

ATTENDANCE.

The following G. officers were present :— M.E.

Comp. T. Hobson, G.Z.; ME. Comp. C. Flavell,

D.G.Z. ; R.E. Comp. A. J. Graham, G.H.; R.E.

Comp. E. Lane, G.J. ; V.E. Comp. A. Veitch,

G.Treas. ; M.E. Comp. H. J. Williams, G.S.E.; R.E.

Comp. H. H. Seaton, Chairman of Sup. Com. ; V.E.

Comp. W. M. Duncan, as 1st G.Soj. ; V.E. Comp.

H. G. Hillier, as 2nd G.Soj. ; E. Comp. E. Wade,

3rd G.Soj. ; V.E. Comp. W. McBride, as G.D. of C.

; V.E. Comp. A. H. Hobbs, as G.Sd.B. ; V.E.

Comp. A. W. Gallachan, G. St. B.

Past 1st G.Prins.— M.E. Comps. G. Powley, A.

Clothier, A. C. Andrews, S. C. Bingham, J. J.

Esson.

G.Supts.— R.E. Comps. F. C. B. Bishop

(Canterbury), G. Russell (Wellington), H. W. S.

Hellyer (Otago).

P.G. Officers.— V.E. Comp. H. F. Arnold, P.G.Soj.

V.E. Comp. C. E. Russel Rundle, P.G.Soj. of

England ; V.E. Comp. J. R. Robertson, P.G.Supt. of

W. ; V.E. Comp. P. Menzies, P.G.Supt. of W. ;

V.E. Comp. G. J. Shackleton, P.G.D. of C. ; V.E.

Comp. W. Miller, P.G.D. of C. : V.E. Comp. W. E.

Redman, P.G.D. of C. ; V.E. Comp. L. A. H.

Gogoll, P.G.S.B. ; V.E. Comp. T. W. O'Driscoll,

P.G.S.B.

Visiting Officers.— R.E. Comps. E. H. Couzins

(D.G.S., S.C.), R. J. Conal (D.G.H.), W. F. Franks,

0. D. Rilston, T. A. Pugh, J. Cough, W. F. McLean,

F. Storey, A. Barnes (S.C.).

G. Representatives. — Comps. G. Yemm (No. 1), R.

J. Shakes (No. 2), N. J. Brokenshire (No. 3), W. A.

Wilkie (No. 4), J. N. Carson (No. 6), A. McKenzie

(No. 7), W. Miller (No. 8), J. Coe (No. 9), A. W.

Gallachan (No. 11), W. E. Redman (No. 14), W.

McBride (No. 15), C. E. Manchester (No. 16), S. S.

Allen (No. 17), W. J. Andrews (No. 22), H. H.

Seaton (No. 24), F. C. Broomhall (No. 25), A.

McPhee (No. 27), T. W. O'Driscoll (No. 28), A. A.

Andrews (No. 29), J. Craven (No. 30), G. H. Weir

(No. 31), M.E. Comp. A. Clothier (No. 33), Comps.

E. Henderson (No. 34), T. J. Kennedy (No. 35), T.

Corson (No. 36), J. A. Miller (No. 39).

APOLOGIES.

Apologies were received from M.E. Comps. J.

Moncrieff, C. J. W. Griffiths, M. J. Harris, J. D.

Webster, T. Ross, E. E. Chambers. P.G.Zs. ; V.E.

Comps. G. Logan, G. Barclay, G. H. Cooper, J.

Redshaw, E. Nordon, P.G.Soj. ; R. G. V. Parker,

P.G.Supt. ; A. B. Haggitt, G.S.N. ; S. Martin,

G.Chan. ; W. Hobson, P.G.Chan. ; B. Whiting,

G.Supt. of W. ; C. H. Critchley, G.D. of C. ; C. W.

Neilsen, G.Reg. ; J. H. Dumsday, J. M. Ritchie, J. H.

Bleakley, J. Brown, A. B. Christensen, F. Symes.

OPENING.

'The companions having assembled in the Chapter-

room, were called to order at 2.15 p.m. by V.E.

Comp. W. McBride, as G.D. of C., and M.E. Comp.

T. Hobson, attended by the officers of Sup. Chapter,

entered, and, having assumed the chair, opened G.

Chapter in ample form, and was then saluted with the

honours of his rank.

ROLL CALL.

The following Chapters answered the call of the

roll:— Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17,

22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38.

MINUTES.

The minute's of the last convocation having been

printed and circulated, were ordered to be taken as

read, and were then confirmed.

ACCOUNTS.

The statement of accounts and balance-sheet were

presented by V.E. Comp. A. Veitch, G.Treas., who

explained the several items, and congratulated G.

Chapter upon its improved financial position. He

moved that the accounts be adopted, which was

seconded by R.E. Comp. Graham and agreed to.

REPORT OF SUPREME COMMITTEE.

R.E. Comp. EL Seaton, Chairman of Sup. Corn.,

presented the annual report. On clause 4, which

reported the difficulty of getting rituals printed, it was

suggested that, failing being able to get them printed

in the Dominion, application should be made to

Lewis and Co., of London. M.E. Comp. Andrews,

himself a Masonic printer, said that the position was

now altered, and he did not apprehend any difficulty

in the future. Authority was given to print a sixth

edition of rules and regulations and another edition of

side degrees ritual. Authority was also given to Sup

Com. to fix the prices of diplomas, books, etc.,

according to the fluctuating cost. In connection with

clause 11, it was resolved that the title of " Assistant ''

G. officers be abrogated. That in place thereof there

be four G.Ds. of C., two G.Supts. of W., two Grand

Sd.Bs., two G.St.Bs., and that the office of Assist.-

G.Reg be abolished.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

On the motion of M.E. Comp. T. Hobson, seconded

by M.E Comp. G. Powley, R.E. Comp. Charles

Flavell was unanimously elected 1st G.Prin.Z. for the

current year. The remaining G. officers were elected

as follows :-D.G.Z., Comp. A. J. Graham (Ruapehu);

Comp. E. Lane- (Otago); G.J., Comp. S. S. Allen

(Canterbury); G.S.E., Comp. H. J. Williams

(Wellington) G.S.N., Comp. P. G. Bowater

(Westland) ; G.Treas. Comp. A Veitch (Wellington) ;

1st G.Soj., Comp. F. Symes (Ruapehu) 2nd G.Soj.,

Comp. A. McKenzie (Otago) ; 3rd G.Soj., Comp. J

A. Miller (Hawkes Bay); G.Reg., Conip. C. W.

Neilsen (Wellington); G.Chanc., Comp. J. H.

Dumsday (Otago) : G.Supts. of W. Comps. D. S.

Jamieson (Auckland) and J. Hobson (Hawke Bay) ;

G.Ds. of C., Comps. N. J. Brokenshire (Southland), J.

Coe (Auckland), J. McLauchlan (Wellington) and W.

McBride (Canterbury); G.Sd.Bs., Comps. J. Craven

(Hawkes Bay) and A. Schmidt (Wellington) ;

G.St.Bs., Comps. R. J. Foss (Wellington) and A. B.

Christensen (Ruapehu).

G.Supts.— Auckland, R.E. Comp. S. S. Allen;

Ruapehu, R.E Comp. A. J. Graham ; Hawkes Bay,

M.E. Comp. T. Hobson Wellington, R.E. Comp. G.

Russell ; Canterbury; R.E. Comp. F C. B. Bishop;

Otago, R.E. Comp. H. W. S. Hellyer ; Southland,

R.E. Comp. A. Anderson Stewart ; Westland, M.E.

Comp. J. H. Harkness.

Sup. Com.-Chairman, M.E. Comp. J. J. Esson ;

Elected Members, V.E. Comps. J. Rod, C. H.

Dement, S. T. S. Martin, J. W. Sexton, H. B. Bridge.

The report as amended was then adopted.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION.

A proposed amendment with reference to the

working of the I.M.M. Degree excited considerable

discussion, and brought out two amendments.

Ultimately the second one, referring the motion to

Sup. Com. for further consideration, was carried.

REPRESENTATION TAX.

Resolved that the tax for representative purposes be

fixed at 1.s 6d per member for the current year.

VOTE OF APPRECIATION.

M.E. Comp. Esson moved, and M.E. Comp. Powley

seconded, the following resolution :— "This G.

Chapter accords its warmest thanks to M.E. Comp.

H. J. Williams for the eminent-services he has

rendered timing the past twenty-nine years, and

desires to place on record its recognition of the fact

that the satisfactory condition of Snp.G. Chapter is

largely, if not wholly, due to his acknowledged

ability and self-sacrificing labour." Carried

unanimously. Comp: G.S.E. was then requested to

leave the room, and R.E. Comp. Flavell moved that a

substantial vote and an increase of £20 per annum in

salary be made to Comp. Williams in consideration

of his past work. The motion was seconded by R.E.

Comp. Bishop, and carried by acclamation. The

recipient, on re-entering the room and being informed

of the action taken, thanked G. Chapter, and

especially as it indicated a continued confidence in

him.

This concluded the afternoon session, and at 5 p.m.

an adjournment was made.

The evening session was devoted to the installation

of Principals and investiture of officers.

The newly-installed G.Z. addressed G. Chapter as

follows :— "It is with a very grave sense of

responsibility that I rise to express my thanks and

sincere appreciation of the great honour you have this

day conferred upon me. When I think of the many

distinguished companions who have preceded me in

this exalted office, I feel some anxiety as to my

ability to discharge the duties of so important a

position to the satisfaction of my companions, and

some benefit to Capitular Freemasonry in this

territory. Be assured, companions, that if I fail it will

not be for lack of interest in, and love for, Capitular

Freemasonry. I will honestly try to uphold the best

traditions of G. Chapter, and know that I will have

the whole-hearted support of my officers and com-

panions. It is now some thirty years: since G. Chapter

was founded by a small, enthusiastic band of

companions. With much of the same spirit which

animated our ancient companions, when commencing

the building of the second Temple at Jerusalem, they

laid the foundations with skill and fidelity, confident

that, year by year, an edifice would be erected that

would justify their labour. Some of the founders of G.

Chapter have passed the veil and rest from their

labours. Others are still working with us, giving of

their best for the good of Capitular Freemasonry.

Foremost among these is our esteemed G.S.E., M.E.

Comp. Williams, who was present at the second

meeting to consider the question of forming a G.

Chapter, and who was elected to that important office

at the first meeting of G. Chapter, and has filled it

ever since with advantage to G. Chapter and to the

satisfaction of his companions. I trust the Most High

will grant him many years of health and strength to

guide the destinies of G. Chapter and assist the

subordinate Chapters with his counsel and advice.

M.E. Comp. Powley, was present at the first meeting

held to consider the question, and has been working

for the good of Freemasonry ever since. It seems to

me, companions, that there is a lesson to be learned

from Z. and his companions, who laboured with

trowel in hand and sword by side for twenty weary

years before the second Temple was completed in all

its splendour. I read the lesson as "work and faith."

Work in the present having faith in the future. When,

as sometimes happens, things are not going very

smoothly in our Chapter (and all Chapters have their

ups and downs), and we feel disheartened, and ask

ourselves, Is it worth while? — we should remember

our ancient companions and set to work with

renewed vigour. Masonry is worthy of our very best,

and if we put our best efforts into it we will be repaid.

In the Altar lecture we are told that the sublime

degree of the H.R.A. is the climax of Freemasonry ; it

has virtue for its aim and the Glory of God for its

object. Hence it is necessary that the Principals of

Chapters should see that the officers know their

work; so that our beautiful degrees can be conferred

with a due regard to the solemnity of the ceremonies;

so that the candidates may be impressed with the

excellent teachings contained therein, and endeavour

to carry out those- teachings in -their everyday lives.

It has been said that the essence of the H.R.A. is

reverence. At their installation Principals are ire-

minded that the "public reputation of the institution

will be found to rise or fall as the characters and

conduct of its principal officers are estimable or

censurable." We are enjoined to practise outside the

Chapter those excellent precepts that are taught

within it. Unless we do this to the best of our ability,

we shall have failed in our duty to Freemasonry. It is

said that the ideals of Freemasonry are too high for

attainment, but we can all strive to live up to those

ideals, and cannot fail to be better men and better

citizens for attempting to attain them. In another

degree we are told to "love the brotherhood, well

knowing that love is the fulfilling of the law." This

lesson we might well take to heart, and always

remember that we are companions of the H.R.A., and

endeavour to foster that spirit of love and charity

which should always characterise Freemasons. The

poet says, "He prayeth well who loveth well." By

charity I mean more particularly charity of thought,

the charity that "thinketh no evil." Be always ready to

hold out a helping hand to an erring companion, and

assist him with words of advice and comfort. As

Masons, we must not be too ready to blame, but

always give a companion "the benefit of the doubt." I

hope, companions, that you will be very careful about

proposing a brother for membership unless you have

good grounds to suppose that Capitular Freemasonry

will appeal to him and that he will be a source of

strength. We should strive after quality rather than

quantity. I am satisfied that due care is exercised in

our Chapters at present, and simply wish to remind

the companions that although we have room in our

Chapters for all worthy Masons, there is no room for

even one brother who may possibly bring discredit

upon us. Companions, the, future is in our hands, and

as we build "well or ill," so shall we be judged. Every

R.A.M. should think to himself, The honour and

reputation of our beloved institution is 'in my hands;

and act accordingly. May we do this, and at the last

be deemed worthy of a place in that spiritual

mansion, the house not made with hands, eternal in

the heavens.

At the conclusion of other business the G.S.E. asked

permission to move the following motion, which was

granted, and being seconded by R.E. Comp. Lane,

was submitted to G. Chapter and unanimously

affirmed :— "That such companions as may at this

date be presumed to have a claim to be installed as

I.M. of the M.D. shall have that degree conferred

upon them by the special permission of Sup. Com, in

each case. Companions shall be entitled to the

exercise of this privilege only during the period

pending the legislation ordered to be brought forward

on this question at the next convocation."

At the conclusion of the business officers and

representatives of G. Chapter were hospitably

entertained by the Canterbury companions, and a

most pleasant evening was spent.

On the following day a motor drive was arranged,

and afternoon tea was served at Tai Tapu. Altogether,

the gathering was a most pleasant one.

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PRESENTATION.

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At the last regular meeting of Southern Star Lodge,

No. 735, E.C., a presentation was made to W. Bro. S.

F. Bolton, D.G.S.W., of an upholstered Morris chair,

bearing a silver plate with a suitable inscription

engraved thereon, also a beautiful brooch for Mrs.

Bolton. The presentation was made by W. Bro. A. G.

Shrimpton, W.M. of Lodge Victory, No. 40, N.Z.C.,

who paid an official visit to the Lodge for the

occasion, being accompanied by R.W. Bro. W.

Moyes and several officers and members of his

Lodge. In making the presentation, the W. brother

said that it was from the brethren of both Victory and

Southern Star Lodges, as a token of respect and

esteem, and as a slight recognition of the valuable

services he had rendered the Lodges as manager for

the Masonic Hall for so many years. W. Bro. E.

Dimant, D.G.D. of C., also spoke in terms of praise

of the amount of time and energy W. Bro. Bolton had

spent in the management of the hall. R.W. Bro. R. W.

Stiles, Prov.G.M., Nelson and Marlborough, wrote

regretting his absence from the meeting, and saying

that as secretary to the Hall Committee he could

testify to the heroic and valuable work W. Bro.

Bolton had done as manager and treasurer of the Hall

Committee. W. Bro. Bolton heartily thanked, the

brethren for their splendid gifts, and especially for the

one for Mrs. Bolton, and also for the kind things

which had been said about him and his dear wife that

evening. In the refectory afterwards the brethren most

enthusiastically drank to the good health of W. Bro.

and Mrs. Bolton, the toast being proposed by W. Bro.

E. Dimant with his usual eclat.

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VISIT OF IONIC LODGE, No. 212,

CHRISTCHURCH, TO LODGE IONIC, No. 191,

GREEN ISLAND.

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The visit of Ionic Lodge, No. 212, to its namesake,

Lodge Ionic, No. 191, on the 8th February, served to

confirm and strengthen that strong bond of good-

fellowship that has existed between the two Lodges

since the inception of the former in 1919. The

presence of R.W. Bro. A. Fieldwick, Prov.G.M., well

supported by G.L. officers and a large, representative

gathering of brethren from all parts, showed the high

esteem in which the visiting Lodge is held in

Dunedin. W. Bro. R. Benfell (W.M. Ionic, No. 191)

welcomed W. Bro. Oscar W. B. Anderson, to whom

be handed the gavel. The officers of No. 212 were

placed at their respective stations by W. Bro. K.

Bassett, D.C. The beautiful ceremonial working of

the Third degree was conducted in a markedly

impressive manner, with quiet dignity and due

solemnity. Two candidates were raised, and these

were obligated by W. Bro. Anderson, who also gave

the Exhort. The assisting officers were W. Bros. J. E.

Dunstan, I.P.M. (Raising and Secrets), W. Bro. E.

Norden (Final Secrets), Bros. A. Rose, S.W.

(Investiture and Final Charge), R. Twyneham, J.W.

(T.H.), A. Bennett, S.D. (W.Ts.), M. H. Moyle, J.D.

(Charge after Investiture), A. Aislabie, I.G. (Verses),

and Dawson, Tyler, An adjournment was made to the

refectory, where a most enjoyable hour was spent.

R.W. Bro. A. Fieldwick happily responded to the

toast of Prov.G.M., and expressed his pleasure at

being present. W. Bro. Bridgman, in proposing the

toast of Ionic Lodge, No. 212, said that their first visit

was begun in sentiment, was now becoming history,

and would ultimately become tradition. In reply, W.

Bro. Anderson expressed his real joy that the close

friendship between the two Lodges had indeed

increased, and trusted this would continue for all

time. The health of the newly-raised brethren was

proposed in choice terms by W. Bro. Norden, whom

all were delighted to see once more. The response

was made by Bros. Jacobsen (Ionic, No. 212) and

Scott (Ionic, No. 191). During the evening the

visiting brethren took the opportunity of expressing

esteem for their W.M. by presenting him with a

memento of the occasion— a pair of brushes in a

suitably inscribed case. W. Bro. Anderson thanked

the brethren for their kindly thought. The "Tyler's

Toast " was followed by " Auld Lang Syne," a fitting

conclusion to an enthusiastic session.—[Lodge

Correspondent.]

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AN INTERESTING RECORD.

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N.Z. PACIFIC LODGE, No. 2.

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[By W. BRO. HERBERT BAILLIE, P.M.]

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For some time I have been searching for the missing

details in the roll of past and present members of the

N.Z. Pacific Lodge, No. 2, formerly No. 758, E.C.,

from 1842 to 1863, and No. 517, E.C., from 1863 to

1890, compiled by our late W. Bro. H. J. Knowles,

for whose work we are grateful. A number of

brethren prominent in the history of Wellington are to

be found on that roll, with a fair number who took

part in the affairs of the Colony in its early days.

Naturally, at this time, when we are thinking of those

of our members who took part in the great war,

particularly-those who gave their lives, we look back

to the anxious days of the forties, when some of our

members were taking part in a serious war at their

own doors, when redoubts had been found necessary,

and had been erected in Wellington, Karori, Hutt and

on the Porirua Road. Brethren will find an entry on

the roll : No. 74, Henry Middleton Blackburn,

Ensign, 99th Regiment. Brother Blackburn was

proposed, balloted for and initiated on 1st July, 1846.

On 6th August our newly-initiated brother gave his

life for this Colony. Midshipman McKillop, of

H.M.S. " Calliope," who took a very active part in the

operations on Porirua Harbour, which I have narrated

elsewhere, and who published a book on his service

in New Zealand, reports that the troops under Major

Last, 99th Regiment, made an attack on

Rangihaeata's Pa at Horokiwi. "Poor Blackburn, the

acting-Brigade-Major, was the first who fell. He

received his death-wound from a Maori who was

concealed in a tree. He turned round to speak to me

about the sailors being so much exposed, when he

was shot. He was a gallant young officer, and had

been in every skirmish which had taken place

between the Natives and the troops in the North (Bay

of Islands). He was universally beloved by his

brother officers, as well as us of the sister service,

who had frequent opportunities of cultivating his

acquaintance, having roughed it with him both on

shore and afloat." Major Last, commander of the

troops, reported to Governor Grey, who had been

present at the engagement :—"I particularly lament

the loss of Ensign Blackburn, a most promising

young officer, who had evinced the greatest zeal and

gallantry." It was intended to bury the body at

Paremata, then a military station, but it was brought

to Wellington on H.M.S. "Driver." On the 14th, the

"Spectator" informs us, the funeral left Ensign

Blackburn's late residence, Manners Street (this

would probably be the redoubt, situated about where

Everybody's Theatre now stands). Marines from

H.M.S. "Castor" formed the firing party, while

Lieutenant. Bennett and Surgeon Galbraith, 99th

Regiment, and Lieutenants De Winton and Herbert,

58th Regiment, were the pall-bearers. The Governor,

the Superintendent of the Southern District, Major

Richmond, Major Last and military officers and

officers of H.M.S. " Castor " and H.M.S. " Driver "

were present. H.M.S. " Calliope " (Captain Edward

Stanley), the other warship then on this station, was

on duty off Mana Island. The interment took place in

the Bolton Street Cemetery, the Rev. R. Cole, Church

of England, officiating. The "Independent " states

that" Deceased having belonged to the Masonic

Order, members of the fraternity followed his

remains to the grave." Probably Bro. Blackburn was

the first member of the Lodge to die. He was

followed in a day or two by Bro. Richard Houghton,

one of our foundation members, to whom was

accorded a Masonic funeral. I have some recollection

of having seen Ensign Blackburn's memorial stone in

the Mortuary Chapel, Bolton Street. Perhaps it may

come within the powers of this Lodge to see that his

grave is treated in a brotherly manner. It may be of

interest to our military brethren to know that a sketch

and plan of Rangihaeata's Pa is given in the

"Independent " of 19th August, 1846. It is to be

presumed that Ensign Blackburn arrived with his

regiment, which was sent to New Zealand from New

South Wales in answer to an urgent call for

assistance. The regiment arrived in the North on 14th

August, 1844. The 99th Foot is now merged in the

Duke of Edinburgh's Wiltshire Regiment..

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A CLAIM WITH NO SIGNIFICANCE.

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No Mason should take self-righteous comfort in the

oft-heard claim, " Once a Mason, always a Mason,"

for such a statement is misleading and has no

significance. Some men admitted to the fraternity

never become Masons, but are purely Lodge

members, while others at some period in their

Masonic career fall from grace, so to speak, and can

no longer be considered Masons in the full meaning

of the word, even though their names are still

permitted to remain on a Lodge roster.

A man is a Mason in the word's full meaning only

while he is labouring with all his energies for the

principles of the Craft. Unfortunately, many members

do not give their all, being drones in the hive of

industry who are content to leave to others work they

should do. They may once have been Masons at full

worth, and by process of reformation may become so

again, but now they are merely barnacles on the ship

of progress. The "Trestle Board" of San Francisco

brands such members thus : "Masonry is synonymous

with mental, moral and material progress. But there

are many members ‘professional members’ of

Masonic Lodges who are unable to understand this

self-evident proposition. Although they boast of

membership in a Lodge they are not Masons. They

have laboriously learned the letter of the ritual at the

sacrifice of the spirit that animates the beautiful

phrases. They have no more conception of the true

meaning of what they repeat than has an educated

parrot." Moreover, Holy Writ gives this warning: "Ye

are the salt of the earth, but if the salt have lost its

savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is henceforth

good for nothing but to be cast out."

Occasionally there are Masons who deliberately.

place themselves in this category, and who turn their

backs on Masonry and things Masonic. While we

may have compassion on these, the good of the

institution should not be endangered by continuing to

hold them up as Masons. Just as no man has the right

to demand that he be made a Mason, neither should

he be accorded the privilege of remaining a Mason if

he has become a festering sore on the Masonic

institution.

The fact that a man has once been a Mason does not

entitle Trim to Masonic fellowship or consideration if

through his own acts he has ceased to he worthy of

the same.—" Masonic Chronicler,"

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N.Z.E.F. MASONIC ASSOCIATION.

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Some time ago the executive of the above

Association decided to send letters of thanks to

Lodges in the United Kingdom, Egypt, etc., which

had been prominent in connection with the

entertainment, etc., of New Zealand Freemasons

during the war period. Many letters of

acknowledgment have been received, all couched in

most fraternal terms, and the president of the

Association (Col. Barclay) sends the following two

letters as fair samples of what have come to hand :-

From the Sec. of the Amity Lodge, No. 137, Poole,

Dorset :— "Your very kind letter was read in open

Lodge last evening, and received by the brethren in a

very full Lodge with great pleasure. It was

unanimously decided that same should be framed and

hung in the temple as a lasting memento of those of

our New Zealand brethren who nobly answered the

Empire's call, and who had honoured us with their

presence. We esteemed it a privilege to welcome

them, and thus demonstrate the very real bond

subsisting throughout our noble fraternity. We

heartily reciprocate your good wishes, and thank you

for your kindly remembrance."

From the Sec. of Lodge Elias de Derham, No. 586,

Salisbury, Wiltshire :—" I have to thank you on

behalf of the Lodge for your kind letter of thanks to

us for such small kindnesses as we were able to show

to our visiting New Zealand brethren. I may say that

we only endeavoured to carry our the Masonic rule,

and you may be assured that the presence of your

visiting brethren was a source of sincere enjoyment

to us all, and we wished that our ability to entertain

had been greater. I may mention that over 2,000

overseas brethren visited our Lodge during the great

war, and we shall always retain a very happy

remembrance of their visits. Our Lodge meets on the

second Thursday in the month, and if on any future

occasion any brother from New Zealand finds

himself in this vicinity, we shall be pleased to

welcome him."

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AN AUTHORITY SPEAKS.

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" Printers' Ink," the recognised authority on

advertising, after a thorough investigation on the

subject, has the following to say :—" A fraternal

paper is a far better advertising, medium than an

ordinary newspaper in comparison with circulation.

A fraternal paper, for example, having 4,000

subscribers, is of more value to the business man who

advertises in it than an ordinary paper with 24,000

subscribers."

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COMPASS OR COMPASSES?

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Many Masons seem to use the words, "compass" and

"compasses" indiscriminately, evidently thinking that

either is right, whereas only the former has any place

in Masonic ritualism. However, to know which is

correct is a problem that very often puzzles the young

member of the fraternity, and even some old veterans

will be found who argue that "square and compass" is

right.

Their position, however, is not tenable from any

Masonic viewpoint. It is well known that a compass

is a familiar instrument used to indicate the magnetic

meridian or the position of objects with respect to

that meridian and is employed especially on slaps and

by surveyors and travellers. Its origin is unknown,

but it is supposed to have first been used by the

Chinese and to have been brought by them to Europe

about the middle of the 13th century. Compasses, or

pair of compasses, as the Encyclopaedia refers to it,

is a mathematical instrument used for the describing

of circles, measuring lines, etc. It consists of a pair of

pointed legs, movable on a joint or pivot, and is used

for measuring and transferring distances, transcribing

circles, etc.

It surely insist be evident to anyone at all familiar

with Masonic ritualism that the latter instrument is

the one meant to be used in Masonic forms and is the

only one applicable to such use. Notwithstanding the

incongruity of any attempt to appropriate the word

compass for Masonic formula, there are those who at

times revive the problem seemingly just for the sake

of argument. But much of the Masonic difference of

opinion, when simmered clown to its origin, is

founded on nothing more than mere argument that

would lie unworthy a bunch of schoolboys.

Compasses is not the plural of compass, as many

seem to think, and the phrase "square and compasses

"does not refer to the mathematical instrument of the

mariner, but to the two-pronged measuring device of

the artisan. Milton speaks of "the golden compasses

prepared in God's eternal store to circumscribe the

universe and all created things," and the application

is clear as to his meaning. The "compasses " as

employed in the Lodge refers unmistakably to the

two-pronged instrument which is to be found an

invariable adjunct of the art constructive.

To say "square and compasses " surely is right, while

" square and compass " seems entirely wrong.—

"Masonic Chronicler."

OBITUARY.

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W. BRO. JAMES CHRISTIE.

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Cromwell, Kil., suffered a great loss through the

death of W. Bro. Jas. Christie, who died suddenly at

his residence, the Schoolhouse, Lowburn, on Friday,

11th February. The deceased brother has been ailing

for some time, but up to the time of his call was quite

able to carry out his duties in his school. In the

evening he had driven over to Cromwell to meet a

niece, and on his return to his residence he dropped

suddenly, and in an hour or two passed peacefully

away. W. Bro. Christie had been associated some

years ago with various newspapers in Otago, but in

his latter years had followed the profession of a

schoolteacher. He was also a South African veteran,

and had served with distinction in the Boer War. He

was a keen Mason, and had been P.M. of Lodge

Clutha. A short time ago he affiliated with Cromwell,

Kil., and was looked up to as one well versed in

Masonic lore. His funeral, which was attended by a

large concourse of mourners, was entirely a Masonic

one. His school committee acted as pall-bearers at the

house, but the local Lodge took charge at the

graveside, the following acting as pall-bearers to the

grave : W. Bros. Partridge, Campbell, Bradley,

Brodrick, Middleton, and Bro. Mechaelis. W. Bro.

Bradley read the burial service, and it was with deep

sorrow and solemnity that the deceased brother's

body was committed to the dust.

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ILL. BRO. EDWIN HOSKING, AGED 64.

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We deeply regret to record the death of Ill. Bro. E.

Hocking, of Ormondville, H.B., which occurred at

his residence with startling suddenness on Friday,

11th February. He had been entertaining some friends

during the evening, and had just retired to bed, when

he had a severe heart attack, which ended fatally. For

some years he was a school teacher in the Auckland

district, and during his residence there he joined

Freemasonry. Later he removed to Hawkes Bay,

where he entered the legal profession, and was

practising at Ormondville at the time of his death. He

was twice married, and leaves a widow and family. In

Hawkes Bay he became very prominent in

Freemasonry, having been attached to several Lodges

in the district, passing through the chair of Bedford

Lodge, and later attained G.L. rank. He was a 1st

Prin. of Manawatu R.A. Chapter, and a founder of

Rawhiti and Bedford Chapters, in both of which he

was the first Z. Two years ago he was elected P.G.J.

honoris causa. Bro. Hocking was perfected in

Wellington Chapter of Rose Croix, and became a

founder and M.W.S. of Hawkes Bay Chapter,

Hastings, a position he occupied for two years,

during which he was elevated to the 30deg. In

December last, on retiring from the chair, he was

presented with a very handsome jewel, which it, was

hoped he would wear for many years in the Chapter

in promoting the work of Rose Croix Masonry, in

which he was specially interested. Little did his

brethren imagine that he was making his last Masonic

visit. Our late brother had a peculiar personality, and

not infrequently exhibited a somewhat rough exterior

to hide a good true heart within. He was laid to rest

on Monday, 14th February, Lodge Bedford, of which

he was a member, conducting a Masonic service.

Bro. Hosking's first wife was a sister of the Hobson

brothers, well known in Hawkes Bay, and of whom

four are Freemasons, the elder (Thomas) having just

retired from the chair of Sup.G. Chapter.

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W. BRO. JOHN LOCHHEAD, P.P.G.S.

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After an illness of nearly six months, Bro. Lochhead

passed away at his residence, Aylesbury, on the 25th

January, at the age of sixty-seven years. For over

twenty-four years he was an ardent Freemason,

joining the Lodge of Progress, No. 22. He was soon

in office, and in 1901 he was installed into the chair

of K.S., remaining an active member until 1911,

when he was the first W.M. of Lodge Ahurewa, No.

181. For two years he held this position, and the

credit and success of Ahurewa are in no small way

the results of the late Bro. Lochhead's zeal for the

institution. Being of a rather retiring nature, but at all

times of a cheery and full of dry humour, our late

brother made for himself a host of friends, Masonic

and otherwise. The funeral took place at the Halkit

Cemetery on Friday afternoon, when there was a fair

number of the brethren of Lodge Ahurewa present,

notwithstanding that harvest operations were in full

swing. The pall-bearers were W. Bros. F. Lill,

P.P.G.W., F. Smith, P.M., and F. E. Owers, and

Messrs. Hill, Chatterton and Macpherson. The

Masonic service was read by W. Bros. Owers, W.M.

of Lodge Ahurewa, and F. Smith, Chaplain of the

same Lodge.

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BRO. A. J. MANCHESTER, WAIMATE.

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It is with feelings of deepest sympathy and a heavy

sense of loss that we report the death of our esteemed

Bro. Arthur J. Manchester, who passed to the G.L.

above on the 6th February. Bro. Manchester was

motoring to Dunedin, and through the clutch failing

to act, the car backed over a cliff, and he was killed,

the car rolling over on the top of him. Bro.

Manchester was a partner in the late firm of

Manchester Bros. and Goldsmith, merchants, and

also took a keen and active interest in the welfare

of the town, being a Borough Councillor for some

time, and up to the time of his death was Auditor

of Lodge St. Augustine. His funeral was attended

by a large number of the brethren. The pall-

bearers were four P.Ms., namely, W. Bros. G.

Manchester, T. Manchester, Fulton and Hoskins.

The Rev. Scotter conducted the service at the

graveside, and the Masonic service was conducted

by the W.M. (Bro. Creaser), assisted by W. Bro.

Hoskins. Bro. Manchester was a single man, and

the deepest sympathy is extended by the brethren

to his brother and sister.

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W. BRO. J. MATHEWS.

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Information comes to hand of the death in

England of W. Bro. James Mathews, son of the

celebrated Julia Mathews, who was the original

Grand Duchess in Offenbach's comic opera of that

name. Deceased was born in Dunedin fifty-six

years ago, and was well known as a theatrical

manager in both Britain and America. He was also

on the stage for ten years. W. Bro. Mathews was a

prominent Freemason, P.M. of the Asaph Lodge,

founder and P.M. of the Chelsea Lodge, and

founder and P.M. of the Proscenium Lodge. He

was a P.G.D. of C., and for some years

represented the G.L. of New Zealand near the

G.L. of England. He then went to America, where

he remained for some time, and ultimately it was

decided by the G.L. of New Zealand to appoint the

late M.W. Bro. Lord Plunket as its representative.

But before this was completely effected Lord

Plunket died, and W. Bro. Mathews has since

been temporarily filling the position. He was a

most genial man and an enthusiastic Freemason,

and was especially kind to all visitors from New

Zealand. M.W. Bro. C. J. W. Griffiths, P.G.M.,

has expressed his great indebtedness for the many

courtesies he received from Bro. Mathews.

PRESENTATION OF BRASS TABLET

TO N.Z. PACIFIC LODGE BY

R.W. BRO. H. H. SEATON.

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At the monthly meeting of N.Z. Pacific Lodge, No. 2,

held on the 24th January, R.W. Bro. Herbert Seaton,

P.O W., unveiled a beautiful brass In Memoriam

tablet to those brethren who were members of the

Lodge and who had lost their lives as a result of the

war. In the course of his remarks, the R.W. brother

said :— "W.M., Officers and Brethren—When the

first tragic news came through in 1915 that Bro.

Ernest Webb, M.D., an esteemed member of this

Lodge, had been accidentally killed whilst en route to

take his part in the great war, it was suggested that a

tablet should be erected to his memory. Latin it was

decided, however, that as other of our brethren might

unfortunately lose their lives at the call of duty, that a

tablet, with all the names inscribed thereon should be

unveiled in the Lodgeroom after the conclusion of

peace. To-night it is my duty to unveil such to the

memory of those dear brethren who made the

supreme sacrifice. It is a melancholy fact that out of

the two hundred odd Lodges under the G.L. of New

Zealand, only one other (Manga-te-Weka, No. 178)

has lost as many members as we have done through

the war. This Lodge is justly proud of the large

numbers of its brethren who volunteered for active

service. The charge at our initiation to have an

indissoluble attachment to the country from whence

we derive our birth and infant nurture, and a strict

allegiance to the Sovereign of our native laud, has

been more than exemplified by those who obeyed the

call of duty, and by those of our late brethren who

gave their life's blood. Of the eight names on the

tablet, several I counted my dearest friends, and in six

assisted at their initiation. The names are as

follows:— Bros. Ernest Webb, Frederick Ellisden,

Gilbert Howe, Frank Spilsbury, Maltby Dodwell,

James Wilson, Manfred Kupli, Alexander Jack.

These brethren, of whom we are so proud, have laid

down their lives for King and Country. Six of them

are sleeping peacefully in the fields of Flanders. May

it please T.G.A.O.T.U. that through the efforts of the

great Allied armies, of whom our brethren formed a

small unit, we may be blessed with many years of

peace. Let us, however, remember that we, too, have

a duty to perform—to cement in every way in our

power the victory that has been won with the help of

the blood of our brethren. May I quote a few lines by

Lieut.-Col. McCrea, who was himself killed in action

three years ago to-day, together with the beautiful

reply of Moina Michaels

" ‘In Flanders fields the poppies grow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place, and in the sky

The larks still bravely singing fly,

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

`We are the dead. Short days ago we lived,

Felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe ;

To you, with failing hands, we throw the torch,

Be yours to lift it high.

If ye break faith with those that die,

We shall not sleep though poppies blow

In Flanders fields.'

[John McCrea.]

" Oh, you who sleep in Flanders fields,

Sleep sweet to rise anew;

We caught the torch you threw, and holding high,

We keep the faith with those who died.

We cherish, too, the poppy red,

That grows on fields where valour led.

It seems to signal to the skies,

That blood of signal never dies,

But lends a lustre to the red

0f the flowers that bloom above the dead

In Flanders fields.

And now the torch and poppy red,

We wear in honour of the dead.

Fear naught that ye have died for naught;

We've learned the lesson that ye taught

In Flanders fields.'

"Brethren, I ask you to be upstanding. To the

memory of those brave heroes and brethren of this

Lodge I now unveil this tablet."

[Bro. Organist—Chopin's Funeral March.]

" Brethren, in conclusion may I quote the words of

Abraham Lincoln after the American Civil War,

which is peculiarly applicable to us as Freemasons:—

' With malice toward none, with charity to all, with

firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right,

let us strive to finish the work we are in, to bind up

the nation's wounds, to assist him who has borne the

battle, his widow and his orphan, to do all of which

may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace.' "

On the motion of M.W. Bro. H. J. Williams it was

resolved :—"That N.Z. Pacific Lodge tenders its

warmest thanks to R.W. Bro. Seaton for his

thoughtful kindness in offering the generous gift of a

memorial tablet to commemorate the great sacrifice

made by those members of the Lodge who gave up

their lives for their country."

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A MOST UNUSUAL BUT

INTERESTING INCIDENT.

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The regular monthly meeting of the Waitemata

Lodge, No. 689, E.C., held on the 20th December

last, was of a unique character, and probably

establishes a record in New Zealand, inasmuch as

seven blood brothers filled the various offices during

the conferring of the First Degree upon two

candidates. There were present about 120 brethren,

and at the invitation of the W.M. of the Lodge the

chair was taken by W. Bro. T. McCarroll,

P.A.D.G.P., and P.M. of Franklin Lodge, No. 2138,

who appointed his blood brothers to the following

offices for the occasion, viz. :—S.W., W. Bro. R.

McCarron, P.D.G.St.B., and P.M. of Franklin Lodge,

No. 2138; J.W., W. Bro. J. H. McCarroll, P.M. St.

George Lodge, No. 1801, and Lodge Hobson, No.

120; S.D., Bro. J. N. McCarroll, P.S.W., the Star of

the North Lodge, No. 1647 ; J.D., Bro. H. S.

McCarroll, of Franklin Lodge, No. 2138; I.G. Bro. J.

W. McCarroll, of Wairoa Lodge, No. 55; and Tyler,

W. Bro. D. McCarroli, P.D.G.J.D., and P.M. Franklin

Lodge, No. 2138.

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Correspondence.
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SUNDAY REHEARSALS.

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TO THE EDITOR.

DEAR SIR AND BRO.,—There is a practice

creeping in among our Wellington Craft Lodges

which is regarded as inimical to the best interests of

Freemasonry, to bring which to an end we ask the

help of your valuable paper. We refer to the practice

of holding Sunday rehearsals. We are often told, as

our M.W.G.M. told us when he was in our city

recently, that Masonry is not a religion; yet these

rehearsals hinder and would, if attended, keep

brethren away from their religious duties. When I

was initiated, the W.M. distinctly told me that in

taking the S.O. required, there was nothing

incompatible with my civil, moral or religions duties.

I have before me the January summons of three

Lodges, at each of which the members are asked to

attend on a specified Sunday, at 10.30 a.m., for

rehearsal. Now, that is near the time when our church

service is held, and it is my duty to attend to worship

T.G.A.O.T.T.T. in His holy temple. Why, then,

should I (and especially our young members) be

tempted by an official in the Craft to be disloyal to

my church? Or why should I be regarded as lacking

in interest to my Lodge and unfit for promotion

because I do not attend its Sunday rehearsals?

Furthermore, the V.S.L. says that we are to keep holy

the Sabbath Day. This I certainly could not do,

neither could any other brother, by neglecting the

sanctuary, its services and its duties, to attend a

Lodge rehearsal, which could easily, and certainly

ought to be held on some other day. This letter is not

written in any carping spirit, but with the best of

intentions, and we trust that very soon we shall hear

the last of Sunday rehearsals.—Yours fraternally,

-MASTER MASON.

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SOME GREEK ELEMENTS IN

CRAFT RITUAL.

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[A Paper read before the WELLINGTON INSTALLED

MASTERS' LODGE, No. 194,

by BRO. B. E. MURPHY.]

Masonry, as practised in our Craft Lodges, is on the

face of it a system of many origins, a mosaic

Composed of varied pieces, and though the language

and diction are very modern, the ideas are old. It

incorporates many passages drawn from the Hebrpw

Scriptures, a few incidents from the operative guilds

of the Middle ages, and one or two aphorisms from

the Greek thinkers. It is here proposed very briefly to

identify this last class of references, assign them to

their origin, make some reference to their authors,

and consider how they may have found their way into

our ritual. There appear to be three such clearly

marked allusions.

In the explanation of the 1st T.B. we find a reference

to the system of Pythagoras, which is stated, in

common with Egyptian practices, to bear a near

affinity to Masonry. From what is known of

Pythagoras, his system and his followers, this

statement is justified. He appears to have flourished

in the sixth century, B.C., and; a Greek by birth, to

have settled in Italy after extensive studies and travel

in Egypt, where he imbibed the elements of his

mystical system. The actual teachings of the master

are veiled in obscurity, for legends gathered round his

name and flourished until it becomes a matter of

insuperable difficulty to disentangle his personal

teachings from the accretions of his followers. We

are, however, in possession of certain facts that show

a strong affinity to present, day Masonry.

In the first place, he founded a kind of religious

brotherhood, with strict rules, a severe and prolonged

initiation, and an esoteric ritual based on arithmetic

and geometry, so that his system would fully have

justified the Masonic definition as being a peculiar

system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated

by symbols. This ritual has not survived, but

itappears to have embraced at least the following

seven cardinal elements or tenets. The number seven

has no significance in this connection, the grouping

being merely for convenience :— (a) The doctrine of

immortality and transmigration of the soul ; (b) this

duty of rigid abstemiousness ; (c) the exaltation of the

ideal of friendship, illustrated in the well-known

story of Damon and Phintias ; (d) the admission of

women, apparently into full membership; (e.) the

duty of strict morals and chastity, and rigid obedience

to the dictates of the Master ; (f) the introduction of

order and harmony into the State, a distinctly political

objective; (g) number proportion and harmony as the

philosophic explanation of the universe.

In this enumeration of doctrines many striking

resemblances, together with a few no less striking

differences, are observed as compared with Masonry.

Masonry does not teach transmigration of souls, and,

at all events in English-speaking countries, is strictly

non-political. The political aspect of Pythagoreanism,

indeed, proved the ruin of the earlier sect, for the

Crotonians, amongst whom the order lived, were

annoyed by the arrogance and exclusiveness of the

brethren, irritated at what in modern parlance would

be described as their "wowserism," and alarmed at

their political pretensions. In these circumstances the

democratic elements gathered together, banished the

master, and tried to suppress the sect, which, though

evidence of internal discord appears, had acquired

great influence among the more wealthy and

aristocratic sections of Crotona and the surrounding

cities. About a hundred years later the temple of the

order at Crotona was burnt and the members were

massacred almost without exception, thus terminating

the cult, though its traditions lingered on, were

revived in a legendary form intermittently in later

centuries, and probably never entirely died out. My

own view is that Pythagoreanism united with

subsequent accretions of thought and practice to enter

into the composition of modern Masonry, though to

justify this opinion would take more space than is at

present available. If this is correct, the Pythagorean

system is probably the connecting link historically

between European Masonry and the Egyptian

mysteries, from which, according to Herodotus and

all the probabilities of the situation, Pythagoras

derived his ideas.

In its emphasis on Brotherhood and morals, its duty

of chastity and obedience, its belief in God and

immortality, and its use of mathematical symbols to

embody these underlying truths, as well as in the

mystical apparatus of initiation and rites, the

resemblance to our own order is most arresting. It is

not possible here to give any extensive exposition of

the numerical and geometrical philosophy of the sect.

This, however, is of great significance, for the

somewhat fantastic speculations of -Pythagoras

appear to have been the essential preliminary to the

development of the sciences of arithmetic and

geometry. Pythagoras is traditionally stated to have

been the first man to carry the science of numbers

beyond the bare necessities of a primitive commerce,

while he is also credited with the discovery of the

forty-seventh proposition of the first book of Euclid,

which plays so important a part in the symbolism of

the installed Master.

The other two incorporations of Greek thought stand

upon an entirely different footing, and are of much

less Masonic significance. In the Charge after

Initiation we read :—" Let prudence direct you,

temperance chasten you, fortitude support you, and

justice be the guide of all your actions," and in the

explanation of the 1st. T.B. we read :—" Pendent to

the four corners of the Lodge are four tassels, meant

to remind us of the-four cardinal virtues, namely,

temperance, fortitude, prudence and justice." Again,

in the explanation of the W.Ts. in the-Second Degree

we read that every Mason is "to observe a due

medium between avarice and profusion,—the

emphasis being on the due medium as a general

principle. In the first two of these-citations we have

the characteristic ethical doctrine of Plato, in the last

one that of his even greater disciple Aristotle.

Unlike Pythagoras, these men were not legendary or

mystical, figures ; they stand out to-day as large and

real as to their contemporaries, nor is there any

evidence that they belonged to any esoteric sect or

practised Freemasonry, though Plato was much

attracted by the doctrine of harmony of Pythagoras',

and incorporated it into his system. Their ethical

doctrines, too, have-been the common property of the

civilised world since their first promulgation. There

is no need to outline the lives or systems of these two

great thinkers, because such would not be specially

relevant to Masonry.

Plato's chief contribution to Moral philosophy was

his doctrine of the cardinal virtues, embodied in the

citations already given from the ritual. Socrates, his

predecessor, had stated baldly that virtue is

knowledge and vice is ignorance, a fascinating half

truth that would not stand fuller psychological

analysis. Plato probed deeper, and divided the soul of

man into three elements; the reason, partaking of the

divine nature and constituting the immortal element,

the appetitive and the spirited, which constitute the

carnal element. The moral task was to introduce

harmony among these elements under the guidance of

the immortal reason; reason was to dominate, subdue

and harmonise the lower faculties of spirit and

appetite. The soul works in harmony when the

governing reason is warmly supported by its auxiliary

the heart and promptly and loyally obeyed by the

appetites. In this mariner wisdom (the rational

element), courage (the spirited element) and

temperance (the appetitive element) will be bound

together in a harmony constituting justice. This

development of the cardinal virtues on the basis of

harmony is certainly a reflection of Pythagoreanism.

With Aristotle, the pupil of Plato and teacher of

Alexander -the Great, we come to a further

fundamental ethical doctrine, enshrined in the last of

the quotations from the ritual, and called the doctrine

of the mean. Plato the idealist finds virtue in

harmony, Aristotle the realist finds it among the

world of everyday men, in knowing where to draw

the line. Virtue is conduct in accordance with the

mean, equally avoiding excess or defect. The mean is

determined by reason in accordance with the

judgment of what lawyers would; call the average

prudent man. He gives many instances showing the

mean, with the corresponding vices of excess and

defect; for instance, courage, foolhardiness ; avarice,

liberality, prodigality ; sullenness, urbanity,

buffoonery; and many others.

There is no ground for regarding Plato or Aristotle an

links in the Masonic chain of development, nor is

there any reason to believe that they were members

of any esoteric sect. Their systems, too, bear no

resemblance to Masonry, and their characteristic

doctrines may have been embodied in the ritual in a

comparatively recent revision. It seems reasonable to

suppose that the thoughts of Plato and Aristotle, the

common property of Europe for centuries, were

simply inserted as maxims of duty, as; being usually

received doctrines on ethical principle, without any

conscious reference to their authors, and certainly

without attaching any special Masonic significance to

them. With the Pythagorean system, however, it is

quite otherwise. The connection with Masonry is too

clear for mistake, and it may be regarded with a fair

amount of confidence as the channel of

communication by which the Masonry of Egypt

passed into Europe.

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MESSAGE TO THE CRAFT.

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On my arrival in this country and my assumption of

office as Governor-General and High Commissioner,

it gives me great pleasure to send a message of

fraternal greeting and good wishes to all brethren of

the Craft in South Africa.

I have heard much about their work from my father,

and I look forward to such opportunities as my

multifarious duties and engagements here may leave

open to me for personal participation therein.

May T.G.A.O.T.U. guide and prosper their labours.

ARTHUR FREDERICK.

Government House, Pretoria.

24th November, 1920.

—" S.A. Masonic Journal."

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SUBSCRIPTIONS ACKNOWLEDGED.

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HI. Mercer 11/- (Hamilton), C. H. Fletcher, W.

Copeland (Christchurch), J. McLauchlan, E. W.

Smelt 20/-, Rev. Sykes (Wellington), T. J.

Underwood (Matamata), J. B. Auld 17/- (Reefton), R.

M. Tinsley 30/. (Raetihi), Dr. G. Short 20/- (Waihi),

A. T. McMurtie (Tinwald), J. B. Fisher 20/- (West-

port), C. S. Dickinson 21/- (Petone), W. Taylor

(Invercargill), J. Weir (Kaipara), T. Ritchie 21/-

(New Plymouth), T. V. Hewitt (Shannon), W.

McGregor (Palmerston South), D. Campbell 10/-

(Lower Hutt).

(All 8/6 except those noted.)

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Reports
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[Secretaries and Scribes are requested to forward

Reports.]

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CRAFT LODGES.

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SOUTHLAND.

Taringatura, No. 100.—The regular meeting, was

held on the 24th January, about 20 members being

present and one visitor. Bro. M. Ewen presided. Two

candidates for initiation were on the card notices, but

neither turned up. Two guineas were voted to the

appeal on behalf of a brother of Lodge Sir-Walter

Scott, Thames. The social hall building is now well

on the way, the necessary material for its completion

having been procured. The majority of our members

having responded most liberally (upwards of £300

has already been subscribed), I feel confident that the

minority of our members will come to the front with

a sub., the writer being anxious to be able to

announce, before the list is closed, having collected

£400,—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Mataura, No. 174 —The regular meeting was held

on the 24th January: the business being to raise three

candidates and receive a fraternal visit from the

W.M., officers and brethren of Lodge Victoria, No.

147, who conducted the degree work. Lodge Mataura

works according to the ritual approved by the N.Z.C.,

while Lodge Victoria adheres to the I.C. ritual, and it

was very interesting to witness the exemplification of

the degree by the Invercargill brethren. W. Bro. A.

Derbie (W.M. of Lodge Victoria) was very ably

assisted by W. Bros. W. J. Brokenshire, A. D. Wilson

and Bros. W. Fraser, H. H. Geddes, R. Buchanan, C.

J. McEachran, T. Battersby, and W. Teck.

Accompanying Lodge Victoria was the Invercargill

Masonic Orchestra, who very materially assisted to

beautifyg, and solemnise the ceremonies. At the after

meeting an exceedingly enjoyable hour was spent in

the refectory, the usual toasts being proposed and

responded to, interspersed with musical items by the

orchestra and songs by the brethren of Lodge

Victoria. Monday, 24th January, 1921, will be a

commemorative date on Lodge Mataura's scroll of

notable events; to be talked of for years hence, and

thus, though perhaps widely dispersed, at intervals

the memory of this meeting will recur to those who

participated with both profit and pleasure.—[Lodge

Correspondent.]

———

OTAGO.

Hiram, No. 46.—An emergency meeting was held

on the 18th January, when three brethren Were

raised.to the Third Degree. The regular meeting was

held on the 25th January. There was a large

attendance. Ballots were taken for two affiliating

brethren, and for five candidates for initiation, all

proving clear. The ritual work was the raising of two

brethren to the Third Degree, the ceremony being

performed by the W.M. (W. Bro. G. G. Cardno),

assisted by the P.Ms., officers and brethren of the

Lodge. A circular appeal on behalf of a distressed

brother was dealt with, and a donation made. The

Lodge closed at 9.50 p.m. when the usual Fourth

Degree adjournment was made.— [Lodge

Correspondent.]

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Cromwell, Kil., No. 98.—We have had a very busy

time for some months back, and it looks as if there is

still plenty of work ahead, for candidates continue to

come forward. Two degrees were worked at the

January meeting—a Second, which was worked by

P.Ms. of the Lodge, and a Third, when three

candidates were raised. On the same night the

election of officers also took place, consequently the

meeting was a very protracted one. Then an

emergency meeting was held on the 9th February,

when three candidates were initiated.—[Lodge

Correspondent.]

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Ionic, No. 191 (Green Island).—The ordinary

meeting was held on the 14th February. One

candidate was initiated. Votes were made on behalf

of three appeals. A motion was carried directing the

Lodge to supplement the contributions of members,

so that our expected quota may be given to the W.

and O. and A.M. Fund.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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CANTERBURY.

Unanimity, No. 3.—The installation of Bro. C. E.

Owen as W.M. took place on the 1st February, when

R.W. Bro. T. C. Bishop, P.G.A.1., and officers of

P.G.L., also R.W. Bro. S. C. Bingham, D.G.M., and

officers of G.L. were in attendance.

There was also a large gathering of visitors. After the

ceremony of installation large been performed by the

P.G.M., the P.G.Treas. (W. Bro. W. E. Scott)

invested the Ws. (Bro. W. P. Olsen, S.W., and Bro.

H. Jones, J.W.), and W. Bro. R. W. S. Eastwood,

G.B.B., invested the officers, while the following

brethren also assisted in the ceremony :—W. Bros.

Gough, E. W. Brown, R. W. Browne, T. C. Hill. The

appeal on behalf of the W. and O. and A.M. Fund

was made by W. Bro. Gillanders, P.P.G.W., and

elicited a very favourable response. Bro. W. J. Joll

rendered a beautiful solo after the W.M. had taken

the O. of F. He also contributed an item in the

refectory, where a very handsome "Fourth" had been

prepared. W. Bro. Hatton, Bro. Jeffries, and W. Bro.

Walker also assisted in the musical programme.—

[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Southern Cross, No. 6.—The regular meeting, held

on the 3rd February in the Kaiapoi Masonic Hall, was

well attended, W. Bro. L. C. B. Fuldseth in the chair.

The work was passing one brother. The W.M. (W.

Bro. Fuldseth) gave the Ob., the S.W. (Bro. Hunt)

gave the S.E. Charge, and also invested the brother,

the J.W. (Bro. Stark) giving the Charge after

Investiture. The W.Ts. were explained by the J.D.

(Bro. Hopkins), and the Final Charge was given by

the S.W. After the ceremony a very enjoyable

gathering took place in the refectory. Musical items

were given, and the usual toasts duly honoured.

[Lodge Correspondent.]

———

Methven, No. 51.—The monthly meeting was held

on the 12th January, and a large attendance of

members was present. The ordinary business and the

working of the Second Degree were started at an

early hour, and then followed the ceremony of

consecration of the Lodge Hall. It was unfortunate for

many residents down the Plains that harvest

operations interfered with them being present, but as

it was there was a good gathering. The meeting was

attended by the Dep.Prov.G.M. (R.W. Bro. D. J.

Kennedy) and Prov.G.L. officers. The Dep.G.M.

(R.W. Bro. S. C. Bingham) and officers of G.L.

performed the ceremony.

W. Bro. Stanley Smith, W.M., presented the petition

asking that the Lodge be consecrated, and upon the

Dep.Prov.G.M. giving the assurance that everything

was in order, the ceremony was proceeded with. It

appears that the Lodge has been ready for

consecration for many years, so far as the regulations

and constitution were concerned, but the fact was not

known among the younger Masons that the Lodge

was not consecrated, and upon this coming to their

knowledge, steps were immediately taken to have

this accomplished, all this being carried through since

the previous meeting, and, be it said, it was carried

through in the best possible manner and in real

Methven style. At the conclusion the brethren

adjourned to the hall adjoining to partake of

refreshments, the banquet in honour of this event

exceeding anything that this Lodge has yet put on,

and from the remarks made by a few of the visitors,

everyone was satisfied that if Metbven was difficult

of access, it was worth the trouble when you got

there. The members are looking now for what comes

next. W. Bro. S. Smith should feel proud of having

achieved on such a short notice such a magnificent

success, and the fact that during his term of office he

so ably organised the meeting for the purpose of

consecrating the hall should also be very pleasing to

him and his officers.—[Secretary.]—[It is to be

regretted the Sec. of this Lodge thought it necessary

to threaten the stoppage of members' subscription

unless the report was inserted as he dictated. But he

may rest assured that even this threat will not

interfere with our sense of duty.— ED. C.]

———

St. Augustine, No. 99.—The monthly meeting was

held on the 9th February, W. Bro. R. Creaser

presiding. The work was raising two brethren, and

the W.M. was assisted by W. Bros. Coath, Garland,

Hoskins, Beckett, Jones, and Colville. Donations

were voted for three circular appeals. A motion of

sympathy to the relatives of our late Bro. A. J.

Manchester was carried in the usual Masonic manner.

Hearty and fraternal greetings concluded a successful

meeting, after which a pleasant hour was spent in the

refectory.—[Lodge Correspondent.]—[May we

suggest that it would have been more in keeping not

to have held the refectory meeting.—ED.C.]

———

Robert Burns, No. 139.—The regular meeting was

held in the Christchurch Masonic Hall on 16th

February, when there was a good attendance of

members, the W.M. (W.. Bro. W. E. Rogers)

presiding. Official visits were made by the D.G.M.

(R.W. Bro. S. C. Bingham) and his officers, and the

Prov.G.M. (R.W. Bro. F. C. B. Bishop) and his

officers. The special business was the initiation of

two brethren. The W. M., who performed the

ceremony, was assisted by W. Bros. O. Anderson

(W.M. Ionic Lodge), W. Soper (W.M. Canterbury

Lodge, No. 1048 E.C.), T. Kirer, A. Hunter, and G.

A. Blackmore. A number of diplomas were presented

by the Prov. G.M. (R.W. Bro. F. C. B. Bishop). In the

refectory the brethren were joined by the W.M. and

officers of the Ara Lodge, I.C., Auckland, who were

on their way back from Dunedin, but arrived too late

to see the Lodge at work, There were also brethren

present from Java, Inverness, Geraldine, Wellington,

and several of the local Lodges.—[Lodge

Correspondent.]

———

Ahurewa, No. 181.—The regular meeting was held

on the 27th January, when there was a good muster to

greet W. Bro. Owers, W.M. The business was to

consider, among other matters, a petition from the

brethren of Malvern, asking that a new Lodge should

be erected at Glentunnel, and after due consideration

it was unanimously decided to favour the petition. A

circular appeal from the Acting-G.Sec. was read' and

the usual sum voted. The ritual business was the

initiation of two candidates, which was carried out in

a very impressive manner by W. Bro. Owers and his

officers. W.Bro. Lill, P.P.G.W., then assumed the

chair, and, with the P.Ms., conferred the F.C. degree

on one candidate. Although it was a heavy night's

work, yet the country brethren are not afraid of

putting in some long hours when it is necessary.

Visitors were present from Crown (No. 138), Pareora

(No. 134), Tawera (No. 188). —[Lodge

Correspondent.]

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Tawera, No. 188.—The last meeting of the financial

year was held on the 1st February, when W. Bro. L.

Watson presided over a large attendance. For the

augmentation of the W. and O. and A.M. Fund the

Lodge had been assessed at £21. The Secretary

reported that so far £25 had been raised, and it was

decided to forward this amount forthwith. A ballot

was taken for the office of W.M. for the ensuing year.

Bro. T. C. Horn, S.W., was unanimously elected.

Bros. T. Frame and B. Clew were elected to the

offices of Treas. and Tyler respectively. The

ceremonial work consisted of the initiation of the son

of W. Bro. W. Wild, a P.M. of the Lodge. In this the

W.M. was ably assisted by W. Bros. Weld,

Henderson, and Gainsford and Bros. T. C. Horn and

C. F. Hall, The work was well done, and reflected

credit on both the candidate and the Lodge. As this

meeting closed the W.M.'s year of office, he thanked

the members for their hearty co-operation throughout

the year, and commended the officers for the able

manner in which they had done their work. A very

pleasant hour was spent in the refectory. W. Bro.

Weld received a hearty welcome to his Lodge, caul

was congratulated on the fact that he had brought two

of his sons with him. The best wishes of the brethren

were extended to the W.M.-elect, and the retiring

Tyler was especially complimented for the pleasing

and able way he had conducted the duties of his

office for five years.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

———

Acacia, No. 209.—The monthly meeting was held on

the 27th January, when the W.M. (W. Bro. Rev. A. L.

Cauter) presided over a good attendance. After an

exceedingly busy meeting, at which various business

was transacted, an adjournment was made to the

refectory, where a very enjoyable hour was spent. —

[Lodge Correspondent.]

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WESTLAND,

Advance, No. 61.—About thirty brethren from

Greymouth and Runanga journeyed by motor to

Brunner on the 27th January to take part in the

installation of Bro. H. Griffiths as W.M. The

ceremony of installation was carried out by R.W.

Bro. E. Warnes, Prov.G.M., assisted by W. Bro.

Peters as D. ofC., W. Bro. Hart as S.W., W. Bro.

Pattinson as J.W., W. Bro. Wick as S.D., W. Bro.

Hill as J.D. and W. Bro. Cook as I.G. A B. of I.M.

was formed, and Bro. H. Griffiths installed into the

chair. The investiture of officers was in the capable

hands of W. Bro. F. C. Wade (Lodge Mawhera.), and

the following is a list of the officers invested: —

I.P.M., W. Bro. Nimmo ; S.W., Bro. A. J. Butler ;

J.W., Bro. J. Rodgers; D. of C., W. Bro. Dando ;

Treas., W. Bro. Hart ; Sec., Bro. J. Watson; Organist,

Bro. H. Hart; S.D. Bro, E. G. Gosling; J.D., Bro. J.

Cherrie; I.G., Bro. W. J. Chapman; Tyler, Bro. J.

Richards. R.W. Bro. Warnes, Prov.G.M., addressed

the W.M., W. Bro. Pattinson the Wardens, and W.

Bro. G. R. Harker, G.S.B., the members. After the

usual felicitations the Lodge adjourned, and the

tables were laid by the ladies, and a plentiful repast

partaken of. The usual toasts were honoured, and

song and speech helped to brighten the occasion. The

collection in aid of the W. and O .and A.M. Fund was

£3 ls. 6d. The Prov.G.M. laid the needs of the fund

very plainly before the brethren, and Lodge Advance

will not be behind in the matter of the special

appeal.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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MARLBOROUGH AND NELSON.

Wairau, No. 42.—At the reguar meeting on the 25th

January three candidates were raised to the degree of

M.M. by the W.M. (W. Bro. A. E. Jellyman), several

P.Ms. and officers of the Lodge taking part in the

work, the Final Charge being delivered by W. Bro.

W. G. Rudd (of Lodge Unanimity, No. 106). There

was a good attendance. Bro. York (No. 106) capably

filled the duties as Organist (as also at the previous

meeting), for which service the brethren of No. 42 are

truly grateful, hearty singing of the hymns, as well as

the music in other portions of the ceremony, being

the means of producing that contemplative and

inspiring effect so clearly the aim of Masonic

teaching. Among the toasts honoured at the "Fourth"

was that of a joining member, the father of one of the

candidates of the evening. The son was initiated on

his coming of age last year ; and reference was made

to the fact that the father, who joined many years ago,

and is now over eighty years of age, had considered it

his duty to " link up " again to prove to the younger

member that to belong to the Masonic Order was a

high ideal.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Unanimity, No. 106.—There was a very large

gathering of members and a better attendance of

visitors than usual at, the February meeting. The

night was hot, and the room became unpleasantly so

before the proceedings had advanced very far. An

official visit was paid to the Lodge by Bro. R. P.

Furness, Dep.Prov.G.M., who explained that one

reason for the visit was in order that he might bid

farewell and bon voyage to M.W. Bro. C. J. W.

Griffiths' the father of the Lodge, who is leaving very

shortly on a trip to England. At a later stage the

meeting passed a resolution expressing its high

appreciation of the services rendered to the Lodge by

M.W. Bro. Griffiths during half a century, and

wishing him a pleasant trip. The question of

enlarging the Lodgeroom was again considered,

together with the report of a committee appointed to

go into the matter, and it was ultimately decided to

defer it for three months. Three ballots .were taken,

all proving successful, and two candidates were

initiated, the W.M. (W. Bro. W. G. Rudd) being

assisted in the ceremony by W. Bros. H. R. Bagge,

W. J. Girling, A. E. Jellyman (W.M. No. 42) and W.

M. Lambie, and Bros. T. Halligan (S.W.) and A. M.

Thomson, the last-named presenting the W.Ts. in

excellent style. The sum of £2 2s. was voted to a

circular appeal, and £3 16s. 6d. was collected, in aid

of the W. and O. and A.M. Fund during the charge in

the N.E. corner. The health of M.W. Bro. Griffiths

was proposed at supper by B.V. Bro. C. H. Mills,

P.P.G.M., and an interesting speech was made by the

departing brother in reply. A feature of the "Fourth"

was a song written for the occasion and also rendered

by Bro. G. Mitchell, the theme being the

M.W.P.G.M.'s forthcoming trip.—[Lodge

Correspondent.]

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HAWKES BAY.

Scinde, No. 5.—The regular meeting was held on the

15th February, there being a good attendance. The

W.M. (W. Bro. Harris) presided, and was well

supported by the P.Ms. Three circular appeals from

G.L. were read, to the first of which £5 5s. was voted,

and £3 3s. to each of the others. Two brethren were

passed to the F.C. Degree, the W.M. being assisted in

the ceremony by his officers and P.Ms. R.W. Bro. H.

L. Harston moved that a letter of condolence be sent

to the relatives of the late W. Bro. Hosking, and

spoke in appreciative terms of his enthusiasm for

Masonry and the great service he had rendered to the

Hawkes Bay District in the course of his Masonic

career, the brethren giving assent to the notion by

standing to the S. of F. The proceedings in the

refectory were of a pleasing character, visiting

brethren freely contributing to the evening's

entertainment, and appearing to be quite at home.—

[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Victoria, No. 21.—An emergent meeting was held

on the 19th January, when a fair number of brethren

were present. The meeting was presided over by

W.M. Bro. H. F. Funke, and the ceremonial work

consisted in the raising of one brother. The following

officers assisted in the ceremony :—W. Bros.

Andrew, Chegwidden, Whitton, Jarvis and Hill, and

Bro. Rockell.

The first regular meeting of the new year was held on

the 1st February, and the W.M. (W. Bro. H. F.

Funke) presided over an excellent attendance. The

business was the initiation of three candidates, and

the W.M. was assisted by the following officers and

P.Ms. :—W. Bros. Kirk (Ob.), Jarvis (Secrets), H.

Hill (Investiture), Archer (N.E. Charge), H. Bate

(Explan. of Prep.), H. Whitton (Final Charge), and

Bro. Rockell (W.Ts.). Two circular appeals were

considered and liberally responded to. H.G.W. were

tendered by visitors. A very pleasant hour was spent

in the refectory.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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AUCKLAND.

United Service, No. 10.—An emergent meeting was

held on the 15th December, for the purpose of raising

five brethren. The ceremony was carried out in an

efficient manner. W. Bros. Tailby and Berry and also

W. Bro. Dutton (W.M. of Lodge Ponsonby, No. 54)

assisted the W.M. (W. Bro. A. C. Hallett); W. Bro.

Spinley (Treas.) imparted the Ss.. W. Bro. Tailby

Sec.) the T.B., Bro. Gribble (J.W.) the W.Ts., and

Bro. Garratt. (S.W.) the Final Charge.

The regular monthly meeting was held on 26th

January, when the W.M. (W. Bro. A. C. Hallett)

presided over a good attendance. The business was

the initiation of two candidates, who followed the

ceremony very closely, which reflected credit on all

concerned. The W.M. obligated the candidates and

communicated the Ss. W. Bro. Cliffe gave the

address in the N.E. Corner. W. Bro. Tailby Prep.,

Bro. Gribble (J.W.) the W.Ts., and Bro. Garratt

(S.W.) the Final Charge. H.G.W. were received from

Lodge Onewa, No. 182. After the ceremony the

brethren retired to the refectory, where a pleasant

hour was spent, a pleasing feature being the

presentation of a "Lyre" (Organist's jewel) to Bro. F.

A. Faulks (of Lodge Ara No. 1), who, during the past

six months has rendered his srvices to Lodge United

Service (exercising those talents herewith God has

blessed him) as Organist. Bro. Faulks is leaving New

Zealand on a journey to England. Our good wishes

go with him. We trust he will thoroughly enjoy the

trip, and we pray for his safe return. The usual toasts

were given and received.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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TARANAKI.

Kaponga, No. 208.—The regular meeting took place

on the 24t January, there being a large attendance of

brethren, including many visiting brethren. The

principal business of the eyening was the raising of

one brother. This was carried out by the W.M. (W.

Bro. W. B. Fearon), assisted by W. Bros. W. E Ward,

A. H. Guy, J. W. Harding, W. Hislop and Fawcett

During the evening two appeals were dealt with, and,

as in the opinion of the brethren they were very

deserving cases, £2 2s was voted to each. A very

happy time was passed in the "Fourth," the usual

toasts being honoured, and musical item, were ably

rendered by various brethren,—[Lodge

Correspondent.]

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RUAPEHU.

Huia, No. 171.— The ordinary meeting took place

on the 3rd February, a good attendance being

recorded. The election of W.M. and officers for the

ensuing year took place. The annual report and

balance-sheet, were presented and adopted, which, by

the way, revealed a most satisfactory state of affairs

financially, and is most creditable to the efforts of the

Sec. and Treas., who have kept a most watchful eye

on the finances. Numerically, the Lodge has reached

a century. A circular appeal from G.L. on behalf of a

distressed brother was favourably dealt with. After

the reception of the W.M., officers and members of

Lodge United Manawatu, RC., the ceremony of

raising two brethren was performed by the W.M. and

his officers, assisted by W. Bro. Moody (I.P.M.,

United Manawatu, E.C.). At the conclusion of the

work, the W.M. announced his intention of paying an

official visit, with members of Lodge Huia, to the

sister Lodge above-mentioned on the 25th. In

addition to the foregoing, the members of this Lodge

were invited to pay a visit to Lodge Waterloo and

work a degree. Our installation ceremony will take

place on the 4th March. A cordial invitation is

extended to one and all to attend, when their visit will

be made a most pleasurable one, and will act as an

incentive to the incoming W.M. and his officers to

redouble their efforts in connection with the work of

the Lodge during the coming year.—[Lodge

Correspondent.]

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Moutoa, No. 195.—The regular meeting was held on

the 27th January, a fair number of brethren being

present. A joining member was elected. The sum of

two guineas was voted to a circular appeal. The

ceremonial work of initiating a candidate was carried

out in a very impressive manner, the W.M. being

assisted by his junior officers, who gave the usual

charges. The usual happy hour was spent in the

refectory. Bro. Senior (J.D.), just recently returned

from a trip to the Old Country, gave an interesting

account of the various Masonic Temples he had

visited, and has promised that later on he will give a

paper on the Masonic meetings he attended while in

England, Canada, and Australia.—[Lodge

Correspondent.]

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WELLINGTON.

St. Mark, No. 53.—The regular meeting was held on

the 8th February, when a tender for painting the

Lodge buildings and doing necessary indoor work

was accepted, Au appeal on behalf of a distressed

brother was responded to. Nominations for W.M. and

officers were received. W. Bro. H. E. Hart invited W.

Bro. Condor of Lodge Masterton) to take charge of

the gavel, who with his officers took charge of the

ceremony of raising a brother. Some twenty or thirty

of the Masterton brethren were present. It was quite

delightful to experience the true Masonic spirit that

prevailed throughout the ceremony. The P.G. and

P.W. were given by W. Bro. Dixon, the Exhort. by

W. Bro. S. Conder (W.M.), the Secrets by W. Bro.

Griffith, T.H. by W. Bro. G. Hyde; W. Bro. A. E.

Winzenburg gave Explanation of Signs ; Bro. Blane

(J.W.) the W.Ts. ; the Final Charge by Bro. Mannell

(S.W.). An invitation to the refectory was accepted

by the Masterton brethren. After a quiet evening

spent, the Lodge being in mourning, the whole of the

brethren -returned to their homes at a reasonable

hour.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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Tutanekai, No. 156.—The annual installation

ceremony was held in the Masonic Hall, Berhampore,

on the 3rd February, the W.M. (W. Bro. Key)

presiding over an assemblage that filled the

Lodgeroom to its utmost capacity. After routine

business was disposed of the G.L. was admitted,

represented by M.W. Bro. Williams. R.W. Bro.

Russell, Prov. G.M. R.W. Bro. Ellison, V.W. Bros.

Neilson, Bridge, Rod, George, Shand, Parsons, and

others. The Prov. G.M. conducted the ceremony, and

installed Bro. Frank Reid as W.M., W. Bro. Rod as

D. of C. made the proclamations, and W. Bros.

Russell, Brown and Flanagan presented the W.Ts.

The Charter and Laws were presented by V.W. Bro.

Bridge, and W. Bro. Ivory invested the following

officers :—S.W., Bro. Morton ; J.W., Bro. Donald ;

Treas., W. Bro. Watt ; Sec., W. Bro. Shand ; D. of C.,

W. Bro. Sexton; Chaplain, Bro. Shirer ; Organist,

Bro. R. W. Blakeley ; S.D., Bro. Mollinson ; J.D.,

Bro. Jones ; I.G., Bro. Shapcott ; S.S., Bro.

Macintosh ; J.S., Bro. Latham. R.W. Bro. Ellison

addressed the W.M., W. Bro. Shand the Wardens,

and M.W. Bro. Williams the brethren. The W.M.

feelingly thanked the brethren. After H.G.W. from

the visiting brethren, the Lodge was closed, and the

brethren adjourned for a quarter of an hour to allow

of the Lodgeroom being converted into a banqueting

hall, and on reassembling a pleasant and profitable

hour was spent.—[Lodge Correspondent.]

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ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS.

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Otago, No. 7.—The monthly -meeting was held on

the 5th February, at St. Kilda, when there was a large

gathering of companions. The principal attraction

was the exaltation of twelve brethren. The Chapter

was opened at 7 p.m., the V.E. 1st Prin. (J. A.

McPhee) with his officers and those companions who

took part in the ceremony getting through the work in

good time. Several Principals' and R.A. Diplomas

were presented to various companions. The V.E. 1st

Prin. extended a hearty welcome to V.E. Comp. G. T.

Lumsden upon his return to New Zealand from

London and the Continent, as Comp. Lumsden has

always been a tower of strength to Otago No. 7

Chapter. The welcome from the companions was a

right royal one. E. Comp. Lumsden, in

acknowledging the hearty welcome during the

interval in the refectory, gave the companions some

of his experiences in visiting the various Lodges and

Chapters in the Homeland, adding that New Zealand

had nothing to learn as far as Lodge and Chapter

work was concerned. The gathering at the festive

board was enjoyable and entertaining, Otago No. 7

possessing some good talent with song and story.

Particularly so was the item contributed by Major

Lampen, one of the newly-exalted companions,

demonstrating a British Tommy drill instructor upon

the use of the rifle and bayonet to the N.Z.

Expeditionary Forces and how to use it upon the

Hun. The Major has acquired a good flow of the

Cockney language, and knows how to use it, After

various toasts had been duly honoured, and the V.E.

1st Principal returned his thanks for the very large

attendance, a very successful meeting was brought to

a close to allow companions to catch their last

trams.—[Chapter Correspondent.]

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Waimate; No. 16.—The regular meeting was held on

26th January, V.E. Comp. C. E. Manchester presiding

over a rather sparse attendance. The business was the

conferring of the Mark Degree upon one brother of

Lodge St. Augustine, No. 99. A lodge of Mark

Masters was opened by W.M.M. Bro. E. R. Beckett.

The various offices were filled by the following

brethren :—S.W., Bro. C. Coventry ; J.W., Bro. A. S.

Blake ; S.D., Bro. A. Jones; J.D., Bro. R. Brain;

M.O., W. Bro. C. E. Manchester ; S.O., Bro. S.

Malthus; J.O., Bro. A. R. Colville; I.G., Bro. B.

Watkin. The W.M.M. gave the Ob. and the W.Ts.,

assisted by W. Bro. A. Colville, who gave the Secrets

and the Final Charge. The working of the degree was

carried out efficiently and smoothly, and the wages

were duly paid. On resuming the Chapter V.E. Comp.

Manchester was appointed to represent the Chapter at

the meeting of Sup. G. Chapter at Christchurch.

Comps. M. Cochrane and G. H. Miller were granted

their demits, both having left the Waimate district,

One proposal was brought forward. An expression of

the Chapter's sympathy was recorded and ordered to

be sent to Companions A. J. and J. W. Manchester on

the "passing" of their mother. V.E. Comp. A. Colville

presented diplomas to V.E. Comp. Manchester as Z.,

and to E. Comp. W. E. Evans as J. He also had the

pleasure of handing to his son, Comp. A. R. Colville,

his R.A. diploma from Canterbury Kil. Chapter, No.

136, S.C., his mother Chapter. The Chapter was

closed in due form, after which an enoyable time was

spent in the refectory.—[Chapter Correspondent.]

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Maori, No. 28.—The annual convocation was held

on the 24tI November at Ravensbourne. The Chapter

was opened by V.E Comp. T. C. J. Bell, Z., and there

was an excellent attendance. Three candidates for

initiation were elected. A vote of thanks was passed

to the S.E. for his good work in looking after the

affairs of the Chapter. Representatives of all the

constitution Chapters in and around Dunedin were

admitted. D.E. Comp. Hellyer, G.Supt. of Otago, and

his officers were admitted and saluted. M.E. Comp.

Clothier and G. Chapter officers were also admitted

and saluted. The installation of the Principals and the

investiture of the officers were then proceeded with.

When the ceremony of installation was over and

fraternal greetings extended, G. Chapter officers

retired, and the Chapter was then ready to close, and

a very pleasant hour was then spent in the

refectory.—[Chapter Correspondent.]—[This very

belated report must have been delayed in transit, as it

did not arrive in time for our February issue. Names

of officers are not supplied.—ED.C.]

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A. AND A. RITE.

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Murihiku, No. 36.—Owing to the 31st December

not being suitable for the usual quarterly meeting, it

was decided to hold same late in January. The

meeting was accordingly held on Sunday afternoon,

the 30th January, when E. and P. Bro. T. M. Rankin

presided over a very satisfactory number of

companions. The perfection ceremony was not

conducted owing to the candidate being absent on

holiday. The nomination of officers for the coming

year was made. Arrangements were made for the

installation ceremony, which will be held at a

convenient date in February. A very profitable

discussion surrounding the selecting of candidates for

the 18th Degree ensued. If the principles as laid

before the Chapter by E. and P. Bro. Rankin are

observed, Rose Croix Freemasonry will ascend to a

higher plane still. So mote it be.—[Chapter

Correspondent.]

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Waikato, No. 37, I.C.—The installation meeting was

held at Hamilton East on the 8th February. On

account of Ill. Bro. G. Barclay, G.I.G., being unable

to come through, he deputed E. and P. Bro. R. V.

King to install his successor, also the officers for the

ensuing year, when the following officers were

installed :— M.W.S., E. and P. Bro. G. P. Rogers ;

I.P.M.W.S., E. and P. Bro. R. V. King; D.M.W.S., E.

and P. Bro. W. J. Andrews ; H. Prelate, E. and P. Bro.

S. B. Sims ; S.W., E. and P. Bro. A. G. Sanford ;

J.W., E. and P. Bro. J. Baillie; Treas., E. and P. Bro.

G. W. Primrose ; Sec., E. and P. Bro. Jas. W. Hood;

M. of C., E. and P. Bro. H. N. Forsythe; Chancellor.,

E. and P. Bro. R. V. King; I.G., E. and P. Bro. E. A.

Bryant ; 1st St.B., E. and P. Bro. A. Bullock ; 2nd

St.B., E. and P. Bro. H. M. Thorpe ; Sd.B., E. and P.

Bro. W. H. Reed ; Organist, E. and P. Bro. T. S.

Webster. E. and P. Bro. J. Baillie acted as D. of C.,

and E. and P: Bro. A. G. Sanford H. Prelate. E. and P.

Bro. J. Baillie gave the address to the officers, and E.

and P. Bro. G. P. Rogers the address to the

brethren.—[Chapter Correspondent.]