LIGHT AND LEADING.

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HERE is a silver lining in even the darkest cloud. War is a dreadful thing; but like most major human

calamities it does have certain compensations, and one of these is that it serves to drive men to a deeper

sense of moral and spiritual values. At such times men are induced to contemplate the fundamental purposes

of life, and urged to a more strenuous endeavour to approach the fulfilment of their moral and social ideals.

That it may have such effects on Masonic life in this territory is greatly to be desired. In fact, the minds of

many brethren are already moving in this direction, and looking towards a higher quality of work, of thought,

and of life.

As regards actual Masonic working in the Dominion, we have every reason to be satisfied, in the main, with

the technical quality of our ceremonial work. Both on the part of Grand Lodge at Installations, and in the

normal (and more important) sphere of ordinary degree work in Lodges, the standards of performance leave

little to be desired. There is still some dilatory unpunctuality, but this appears to be in a measure

unavoidable, and is not confined to Masonic activities. For the generally high level of ritual working we are

under a considerable debt of gratitude to W.M.'s, Directors of Ceremonies, and those brethren who render so

much useful service as more or less informal Lodge preceptors. We do not minimise the elevating and

educational value of well-rendered ritual, not only on the participating officers, but on the brethren generally;

but this is not enough.

Similar considerations apply to the administrative side of our work, both in Grand Lodge and in Craft

Lodges. It appears to be carried out with a reasonable measure of punctuality and efficiency, and indeed

without this the Craft could hardly function. Again, however, giving honour where honour is due, still more

is wanted.

That something more, we suggest, is a greater emphasis, in our ordinary meetings and as a matter of frequent

recurrence, on the moral teachings of the Order. At the present time this is to a great extent conspicuous by

its absence; or is at all events, outside the recital of the relevant charges, taken for granted. One does not

often hear, in remarks either within the Lodge or at the subsequent proceedings, much reference to our

collective moral teachings, or to our civic and personal duties as Freemasons. It is not ignored, but rather

taken for 'granted. We do not think this is as it should be.

It is perhaps not widely or commonly realized that this is an indispensable part of our work, and formally

enjoined upon the W.M. when he assumes office. Too much emphasis, we think, cannot be laid on the

importance of the charge to the W.M. in the Installation ceremony. He is told that it is his peculiar province,

i.e., his personal duty and responsibility, to communicate light and instruction to the brethren of his Lodge;

and the nature of that instruction is made most explicit, to remove all cause for doubt.

The W.M. is bidden, and we paraphrase the actual wording for the sake of secrecy, to emphasize the dignity

and importance of the Order, and to charge the brethren never to let it down in their life outside the Lodge,

but rather so to practise Masonic principles as to be in effect an admirable advertisement for the Craft in the

outside world; so that, if a man is known to he a Mason, the world will automatically regard him as a person

of high principles and deep humanity.

A Freemason, therefore, should be a Man consciously actuated by lofty moral principles, and exemplifying

such principles in his daily intercourse with his fellows. It is the bounden duty of the W.M. to see that this is

not overlooked, and that does seem to imply the further duty of reasonably frequent reference in Lodge to the

requirements of the charge, and equally frequent emphasis on the moral principles of the Craft. These

principles are homely and familial-, but they should on appropriate occasions be made explicit.

T

Unless this is done, too much attention will be devoted to merely ceremonial considerations within the

Lodge, and to merely social contacts at the subsequent refectory proceedings. We do not minimise the value

and importance of both these aspects of our work, and we certainly do not suggest that they should be

replaced or pushed into the background by anything in the nature of too many formal addresses or lectures.

In our view it would be just as disastrous for the Craft to turn itelf into an adult educational institution, as

entirely to neglect the intellectual side of our work. It is a case for avoiding extremes, and preserving a due

balance among our various activities, seeing that none is over-emphasized and none neglected.

Particularly in refectory proceedings, where there is most scope for Masonic oratory, do we find at the

present time too much monotonous reiteration of personal compliments, and perhaps too much personal

reference and too little emphasis on the general principles and problems of the Order. We suggest that this is

a matter to which Provincial Grand Masters might properly give some consideration. At present, especially

in the larger districts, they are overloaded with ceremonial and administrative activities; but it might not be a

bad thing if to some extent Provincial Grand Masters could see their way to delegate some of their

ceremonial duties, especially in regard to Installation work, to other Grand Officers, and devote a little more

of their time to attendance at ordinary Lodge meetings, with a view to directing the attention of the brethren

more particularly to the basic moral and civic teachings and requirements of the Craft.

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WHITHER ?

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Within recent times Freemasonry has disappeared in some countries. While the Fraternity was relatively

weak in some of them, there were yet in some fine traditions, honourably maintained. The world is poorer for

the passing of this uplifting element, the destruction of which can be directly laid to dictatorship and the

unwillingness of totalitarianism to tolerate free agencies whose principles conflict with the autocracy of the

State.

The effect upon the world structure of Freemasonry is bound to be injurious. The charges laid against it are

of a frivolously false nature. Any fair investigation would prove that far from instigating trouble, the

Fraternity has been one of the most worthy instrumentalities for harmony.

The present power of Freemasonry rests mainly on the stability of Great Britain and the British

Commonwealth of Nations, the Scandinavian countries and the United States of America.

Let us hope that no occasion may ever arise that will subject the membership in these and other countries to

the base indignities which have been suffered by brethren whose principles of fraternity have laid them open

to cruel persecutions.

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News and Notes.
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His Majesty the King was initiated in Navy Lodge, No. 2612, London, December 2, 1919, serving as Master,

1921-1922. He was perfected in United Rose Croix Chapter, No. 169, A. & A.R., February 11, 1921; exalted

in United Chapter, No. 1629, R.A.M., February 15, 1921; created a member of the Grand Lodge of England,

February 11, 1921; appointed Senior Grand Warden, April 25, 1923; installed Provincial Grand Master for

Middlesex, July 30, 1924; installed Knight Templar in St. George's Preceptory No. 6, London, by Lord

Ampthill, May 15, 1930; installed Provincial Grand Mark Master for Middlesex, June 30, 1931; received the

Thirty-third Degree, London, March 8, 1932; is a member of Royal Order of Scotland; installed Grand

Master Mason of the Grand Lodge of Scotland at Edinburgh, November 30, 1936. Shortly after being

crowned he appeared at The Royal Albert Hall, London, and received the rank of Past Grand Master of the

United Grand Lodge of England.

For the first time in the history of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria a contest took place for the election of

a Grand Master (during its 50 years of constitution). The Communication was held in the Melbourne Town

Hall on 20th March, 1940, when the sitting Grand Master was elected by a substantial majority of 1075 to

560.

W. Bro. Ross Hepburn, Secretary of the Masters' and Postmasters' Lodge, No, 130, Christchurch, has been

appointed Chief Adept for New Zealand of the Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia. He has also been appointed

Local Secretary for Christchurch of the Quatuor Coronati Lodge, No. 2076 (London). Both these offices

were formerly held by the late M.W. Bro. S. Clifton Bingham.

The Westland Pacific Chapter, No. 1229, Hokitika, South Island, New Zealand, having ceased to meet, and

its Charter having been lost, the Committee of General Purposes, Supreme Grand Chapter recommends that

the Chapter be erased from the Roll of Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England.

FAREWELL TO THE BISHOP OF NELSON,

R.W. BRO. THE RT. REV. W. G. HILLIARD, P.D.G.M.

At the regular meeting of Victory Lodge, No. 40 (Nelson) on 10th April, opportunity was taken to bid

farewell to R.W. Bro. W. G. Hilliard, P.D.G.M., who is leaving for Sydney early in May to take up important

work there. W. Bro. Bishop, in presenting a suitably inscribed fountain pen to R.W. Bro. Hilliard, expressed

the indebtedness of Victory Lodge and associated Lodges for the help he had given on many occasions. The

best wishes for the future were conveyed to R.W. Bro. Hilliard, and endorsed by W. Bros.. R. V. Lorenzen

(Southern Star Lodge), H. G. West (Waimea Lodge), and J. S. Lee (Nelson Lodge). A special toast, proposed

by R.W. Bro. Stiles, was honoured in the refectory.

Replying to the farewell message by W. Bro. Bishop, R.W. Bro. Hilliard referred to the happy times he had

spent with his brethren during the past five years. These associations would remain a permanent memory. He

had received nothing but universal kindness both Masonical]y and from the citizens of Nelson. There was the

stern call to duty in the larger sphere in Sydney, and one had to face the challenge when it came. It was

painful for him to have to leave Nelson and its associations. He was to share in leadership in the forces of

religion in Sydney, whose population equalled the whole of New Zealand. However, he would always have

pleasant recollections of the brethren of his Lodge, and it was not his intention to sever his connection with

it. The pen kindly presented to him would be a permanent link,

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Chips from Many Ashlars.
(With as Many Acknowledgements.)

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In our rapid-changing world, I would say that life should become richer, more enjoyable and a more glorious

adventure in proportion to the wisdom and courage with which we solve our problems; for, courage is the

thing that enables us to forget our fears.—Frederic B. Acosta.

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The best help is not to bear the troubles of others for them, but to inspire them with courage and energy to

bear their burdens for themselves and meet the difficulties of life bravely.— Lord Avebury.

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Life is a constant warfare against inertia, love of ease, and pleasure. To overcome these enemies requires the

fighting attitude, for when a man ceases to resist these evils he is useless.

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Whatever may be his trade, occupation, or profession, if a man does not in all his social and business

transactions deal honestly and squarely with his neighbour, he is not a Freemason, and all the forms,

ceremonies, and ritual in the world cannot make him one.

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Masonry in the abstract will not suffice for Masonry in the concrete.

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In the Middle Ages it was the custom to bury the body of a Knight Templar with one leg crossed over the

other; and on many monuments in the churches of Europe it is said the figures of these knights are to be

found with the legs placed in this position. This cross-legged posture was intended to refer to the vow taken

by all Knights Templar to fight in defence of the Christian religion, and alludes to the position of Christ

while on the Cross.

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A prominent Mason said the other day that one reason for the so-called decadence of Freemasonry was the

fact that men are becoming tired of ritualistic cant, and the constant rehearsal of worn-out platitudes. He

applied this, not only to Freemasonry, but to the Church as well. He said that to-day men are demanding the

truth, and only when presented to them honestly and fairly, would they give heed. There is something to

think about in this statement.

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MANY SACRED BOOKS USED IN MASONIC WORK.

The universality of Freemasonry is indicated in many ways, but in none better than in the diversity of the

Sacred Books used in the Lodges in the Masonic Districts of Bombay and Madras, India. In those Lodges are

the Bible, for the Christians and Jews; the Al-Koran for the Moslems; Bhagvad-Gita for the Hindus; and the

Zend Avesta for Zoroastrians, or as they are known, the Persil. In the District of the Punjab the Sacred Book

of Sikhs, known as Garanth Sahib, is brought into use when a follower of that faith is initiated into

Freemasonry.—"Masonic News."

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HE WHO KNOWS—

How to work has laid the corner-stone of success.

How to laugh has learned how to conquer worry.

How to serve is on the highway to greatness.

How to trust humanity has prepared for a happy old age.

How to economise has raised his own wages.

How to study has gone into partnership with the universe.

How to forget has saved himself from a burden of grudges.

—Masonic News."

FREEMASONRY AND WAR.

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The Deputy Grand Master for South Africa under the Netherlandic Constitution, R.W. Bro. Silberbauer, on

opening the proceedings of one of his Lodges,—Caledonian, Caledon—on 25th October, by request, gave

the version in English of an address he had delivered on a similar occasion in Cape Town a month previously

in the Afrikaans-Medium Lodge Jacob de Mist. As is well known, in South Africa four Constitutions—

Netherlandic, English, Scottish, Irish—work side by side and fraternize together freely. Thus the following

remarks are of special significance as coming from a Brother who works in a prominent position among the

four Constitutions, and therefore we have much pleasure in reproducing the address. Bro. Silberbauer said:—

Brethren—

When I last addressed you, the tendencies of the nations appeared to be directed to the realisation of that

great ideal set forth in the aims of our Netherlandic Order as the "harmonious development of mankind."

With that object our Order 'seeks to unite men and nations and to remove that which disunites the minds and

souls of men."

This Lodge was established—as every Netherlandic Lodge is established—to assist in the realisation of those

aims.

To-day, alas, we find ourselves far from their attainment. The dogs of war have been let loose again; the war

drums are throbbing and the battle flags are unfurled.

Brethren, the mandate given to this Lodge thirty-four years ago remains unrevoked for, in a changing v; orld,

Freemasonry remains unchanged. The incoming Presiding Master, who is to assume the leadership of the

Brethren on this occasion, is pledged with them to contribute their share towards the accomplishment of the

high ideals and endeavours of the Order.

It is because the Master and his Brethren may stand aghast at what appears to be an impossible task under

present world conditions that I feel constrained to say a few words on the subject. In doing so now I am—

contrary to my usual practice—repeating what I asserted a month ago on a similar occasion, although I was

then speaking in another Lodge in the other official language of the Union. I do so now in English in

deference to the wish expressed by some of my hearers, and in the hope that I may encourage the new

entrants on office (and, possibly, other Brethren present) whose faith in Masonry may be somewhat shaken,

while their minds are beset with the trials, sufferings and sorrows of a war-wracked world.

"There is," said W. Bro. Sir

Gilbert Parker, in addressing

the Author's' Lodge during the

Great War, "an inclination

among despondent members of

the Craft to say that Masonry

has failed, because belligerent

countries, in which Masonry

was strong, are at war with

each other, and Masons are

taking each other's lives in the

field of battle, though not

doing so with individual

knowledge of each other. it

would be equally true to say

that Christianity had failed,

because the basis of Christian

doctrine is peace and good-will

towards men, and yet a

monstrous war is on us.

Neither has failed; but the day

of triumph for religion and for

Masonry has not yet come."

A quarter of. a century, which

it was hoped would be a period

of reconstruction, has elapsed

since that distinguished thinker

and writer spoke on the

subject, and yet "The day of

triumph for religion and for

Masonry has yet to come."

Both have failed, and why?

Not because of the lack of

endeavour on the part of

religion and Masonry, but by

reason of the failure of men to

realise that the harmonious

development of mankind

commences with their

individual selves.

Not that there were wanting

men who bodily proclaimed

that doctrine. Among them was

the then Prime Minister of

England (now Earl Baldwin).

In an address on "Christian

Ideals" he did not hesitate to

tell his hearers that in schemes

of social improvement they

should not lose sight of the fact that they must come back ultimately, and all the time to the individual; he

urged the cultivation of the spiritual life of the individual and the regeneration of the masses through the

individual.

You may recall that but a year ago—at a time of great crisis in the world's affairs—he identified himself

most prominently with a great international movement for moral and spiritual rearmament to secure the

peace of the world; it was also called The Battle for Peace." There again its success was dependent on the

moral and spiritual recovery of the individual which, working on the masses, would generate a moral and

spiritual force powerful enough to remake the world.

Everything that was said and done appears to me to have been in harmony with the Masonic ideal.

Alas! "The day for the triumph of religion and Masonry" has not yet come.

To-day we are faced with the fact that neither the comparatively small numerical forces of Freemasonry nor

the vast multitudes constituting the various religious sects have yet succeeded in uniting men in such wise

that, collectively, they have refrained from resorting to war, waste and woe to settle their differences.

The fact, however, remains that, if individual members were imbued with the spirit and practised the

principles their respective Orders inculcate, then feuds and factions would be non-existent, and all the

barriers which separate mankind would disappear.

Will the triumph ever come?

Brethren, I shall indeed be a traitor to religion and Masonry if I answered that interrogation in the negative.

As I cannot take up too much of your time, I shall restrict my reasons for an affirmative response to Masonic

grounds.

Among the manifold riches Masonry has bequeathed to us is the "View of Life," which, as a devout writer

puts it, is "to build something, to do something, to become something" and he goes on to say ''if man is to

build with any hope of permanence, he must build upon the will of God, and the manifest will of God is for

the unity of mankind and His purpose is 'Brotherhood.' "

Brethren, it is my steadfast belief that, if we submit ourselves to the guidance of The Great Architect of the

Universe, and conform to His Supreme Plan, the dedicatory aspiration offered at the consecration of this

Lodge thirty-three years ago will be granted in His good time, and that He will "make of this world a real

Temple in which the great family of mankind will worship Him in spirit and in truth."

Brethren, Peace be unto you.

So Mote It Be !

—"The Freemasons' Chronicle."

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NEW ZEALAND MASONS AT GRANTHAM, ENGLAND.

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On Saturday, 9th March, the Shire Masonic Lodge, No. 5310, at Grantham (Lincolnshire) kindly came to the

assistance of the New Zealand Lodge (London) in enabling two of its initiates, flying officers in the R.A.F.

and stationed at Cranwell, which is near Grantham, to complete the third stage of their Masonic progress.

They were Bros. W. F. Jordan (son of the New Zealand High Commissioner) and Bro. Ellingham (of

Hawkes Bay). In the ordinary course they could not have been raised until May next in the New Zealand

Lodge, and at any time they may have to go on service overseas.

W. Bros. W. J. Jordan, T. H. Thatcher, P.G.St.B., C. J. Wray and Bro. Lindo Levien, members of the New

Zealand Lodge, went to Grantham for the ceremony. The Third Degree was worked by the W.M. of the Shire

Lodge, W. Bro. H. Lee, assisted by W. Bro. Phipps, of Prov. Grand rank. At the invitation of the W.M., W.

Bro. Jordan performed the actual raising ceremony of his son. The degree was splendidly worked and the

whole ceremony was most impressive.

At the appropriate time the visitors were heartily greeted by the W.M., and W. Bro. Thatcher, holding Grand

rank, replied, giving the greetings of the New Zealand Lodge, and expressing its deep gratitude for the way

in which the Shire Lodge had come to their assistance.

The subsequent proceedings were extremely happy and cordial. Bros. Jordan and Effingham acquitted

themselves particularly well in responding to the toast of their health.

The W.M. announced that the Lodge had decided to make W. Bro. W. J. Jordan an honorary member, and

the announcement was received with warm applause.

Responding to the toast of the visitors, which was proposed by the J.W., Bro. J. E. Blow, W. Bro. Jordan said

that he would be less than human if he had not felt some emotion when raising his own son. It was a

privilege the W.M. had given him that he greatly appreciated. The kindness of the Shire Lodge had, he felt

sure, established a memorable link between Lincolnshire and New Zealand in Freemasonry. The whole

ceremony had been most impressive and he would long remember it. He went on to recall links already

existing between Grantham and New Zealand. Our machine gunners had been trained in the vicinity of the

town in the last war, and some of them had selected wives in Grantham. Mrs. Jordan's grandfather, 95 years

ago, had left Louth (a Lincolnshire town) for New Zealand, and his son, therefore, was of Lincolnshire stock.

Bro. Ellingham was a member of a well known and highly-esteemed Hawkes Bay family, and he felt sure his

people would be pleased to know of the kindness shown him by the Shire Lodge. W. Bro. Jordan said he

wished particitlarly to express his gratitude for the honour conferred on him in making him an honorary

member of the Lodge—it was an honour conferred not only on him but on the New Zealand Lodge in

London and on Freemasonry in New Zealand, and he was sure it would be appreciated as such by the Grand

Lodge of New Zealand. He spoke of the ties of blood and kinship that united the people of Britian and New

Zealand, and said that we had come into the present war not only to help Britain, but as a people who were

part of Britain. (Applause.) This spirit would, he felt sure, always exist.

W. Bro. Lee, in responding to the toast of the W. Master, said that the occasion had given the Lodge a great

opportunity to link up with New Zealand and New Zealand Freemasonry, and it had also given him an

incentive for the future.

One characteristic New Zealand touch at the conclusion of the refectory proceedings was a song with a

popular chorus, in which all joined heartily, by the popular Wanganui veteran, W. Bro. Wray.

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Write nothing, say nothing, think nothing which you do not believe is true before God.—Toubert.

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HOW GRAND LODGE WORKS.

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WEAKNESS OF ITS REPRESENTATION SYSTEM.

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(Contributed.)

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The celebration of the jubilee of the foundation of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand suggests the propriety

and timeliness of an examination of the methods followed by that venerable institution. Grand Lodge has

unquestionably progressed amazingly in the fifty years of its existence. To take one evidence of the fact

alone, namely, the development of its most beneficent fund, that for the assistance of widows, orphans, and

aged Masons, what member of the Craft can fail to view with pride the amassing of a fund which is fast

approaching a capital of £150,000, from the interest-earnings of which annuities are now paid to about 234

families or individuals who would otherwise be in need; annuities amounting in the total to nearly £8000 per

annum. Moreover, this fund is only one feature of the benevolent work of the Craft for direct votes from the

Fund of Benevolence last year in casual cases accounted for well over £.900. to say nothing of the

distribution of several hundreds of pounds every year in sums voted by the separate Lodges of our territory

in response to circular appeals made by Grand Lodge for the relief of especially poignant cases of distress. In

view of these striking factors nobody will aver that the Craft is failing in its main mission, the succouring of

indigent Masons and their families.

But what must be said of the management of Grand Lodge's business within its own household? By this we

mean—how is its business directed at its Annual Communications? On that point, all veteran members of our

institution will agree that our Masonic Parliament is grievously in need of reform. Up to about thirty years

ago it consisted entirely of brethren enthusiastic in the directing of its management. At that time we had no

system of representation of the private Lodges, as such, in the legislative gatherings. Membership of the

central body was purely personal, in actual practice though all Masters of Lodges within the jurisdiction were

technically members of Grand Lodge. Grand Lodge was distinctly an assemblage of enthusiastic and veteran

Freemasons. Justice to their memory demands that the names of a few of them should be mentioned. They

can be supplied from the list of the brethren who eventually rose to the head of the Craft. Take first the name

of our first Grand Master, Henry Thomson, a stalwart in every sense. Then we had, among other giants such

people as Edward Thomas Gillon, who has justly been denominated the father of Grand Lodge, and who was

the original Prime Minister of the New Zealand Constitution. Then there was the masterful Richard John

Seddon, as thorough-going in Freemasonry as he was in national politics; later came Herbert James Williams

(both conspicuous promoters of our national Grand Lodge), Lord Plunket, John Joseph Dougall, Earl

Jellicoe, Sir Charles Fergusson, and Viscount Bledisloe. To single out these few from the rest of our

distinguished brethren is to make no comparison between them and other splendid men who occupied the

Masonic throne in the intervening periods, for each of them was associated with some stage in the building-

up of our institution.

In course of time came in the present system of representation. Under it, instead of the members of Grand

Lodge meeting the whole of their personal expenses at meetings of the legislative body, a substantial

proportion of such expenses are borne by a fund created from an annual levy upon the separate Lodges. In

one important respect, this system has been a decided success. It has certainly promoted a desirable kind of

intercourse at the annual for gatherings between representatives of the Lodges, from the North Cape to

Southland. But can it be said to have produced the desired method of Masonic legislation. Few close

observers of the proceedings of Grand Lodge will claim that it has. In point of fact, the representation of

local Lodges in Grand Lodge has—one hesitates to use the word—"degenerated"; but the system has actually

come to constitute an annual pleasure excursion by the Masters of Lodges to wherever the governing body

happens to be assembling.

When the representation scheme was adopted it was hoped, and expected, that it would bring about a

concentration of the best brains of each Masonic district, to be brought to bear upon Craft matters in general,

and the finance and principles of the institution in particular. With the utmost respect to the Masters of

Lodges, it must be acknowledged that the sitting Masters of the year are the least qualified in their respective

Lodges to deal with the broad questions of Masonic legislation and administration. The Master for the year

has his hands so full with the direction of the ceremonial and business affairs of his own Lodge, with visits to

neighbouring Lodges, that he cannot give much attention to the study of Masonie jurisprudence and finance.

Beyond all question, there are in every Lodge senior P.M.'s and others much better qualified than he can be

for dealing with these more general problems. It is equally certain that the promoters of the representation

scheme contemplated the return to Grand Lodge of people selected from among these elder and more

expvienced—the "greybeards" of the Craft—rather than brethren who chanced to be in Lodge chairs at the

time of the holding of a Communication. As a matter of fact, a large proportion of those who now constitute

the annual law-making body are Masters who are within a few weeks of the termination of their term of

office, and who certainly cannot be said to constitute the cream of the wisdom of their respective Lodges.

They are chosen for different purposes than legislation.

The experience of the last few years has strongly demonstrated the weakness of the representation system as

now worked. Prior to its introduction, every question of consequence brought before Grand Lodge was

thoroughly debated upon its merits. Who that can recall the proceedings of some twenty years ago will forget

the stirring debates that arose when such a question as, for instance, centralisation of the Grand Lodge office

came up for consideration. On that occasion the eloquent Alfred Jolly would appear with double-shotted

guns to head the opposition to the proposal to centralise affairs, and lead off a debate that was worthy of any

Parliament in the world, for its capable ventilation of the pros and cons of that scheme. This is, however,

now mentioned as merely typical of the way in which every question of moment was dealt with.

Contrast that with the nature of the proceedings of Grand Lodge in the last few years, under the present

representation system. The general course is that everything of consequence is dealt with in the reports of the

Board of General Purposes and the Board of Benevolence, and that on these questions there has been

virtually no discussion at all, though resolutions have been lightly passed that deserved and even called for

free ventilation. It is no exaggeration to say that on such occasions hardly any voice is ever heard but that of

the Presidents of the Boards. These brethren explain briefly the contents of clauses already plain, and the

adoption of the Boards' reports goes practically by default. That is certainly an unbecoming method for the

procedure of any legislative body.

The general principle of our representation plan has undoubtedly come to stay. The measure of success it has

attained in establishing community of interest between widely separated Lodges has warranted its continued

existence. Reform of method of its application is, however, overdue, and an amendment of the system will

probably be evolved before many years pass over us.

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INSTALLATION OF H.R.H. THE DUKE OF KENT AS

GRAND MASTER OF THE GRAND MARK LODGE OF

ENGLAND.

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The outstanding event of the year in connection with Mark Masonry was the Installation of the Duke of Kent

as Grand Master of the Grand Mark Lodge of England. This degree, as is known to all Irish Companions, is

worked under Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Ireland. The Grand Mark Lodge of England therefore

invited a Deputation from our Grand Chapter to attend the ceremony. The following formed the Deputation

at the Freemasons' Hall, London:-

M.E. and Right Hon. J. Milne Barbour, D.L., M.P., Grand King.

M.E. Andrew L. Porter, First Principal, District Grand Royal Arch Chapter, Antrim.

M.E. W. Bel Burrowes, First Principal District Grand Royal Arch Chapter, Down.

M.E. Arthur W. Harty, First Principal, District Grand Royal Arch Chapter. Wicklow and Wexford.

M.E. Arthur H. Kirkpatrick, Grand Chief Scribe. R.E. Henry C. Shellard, Grand Registrar.

The ceremony of Installation was conducted by the Pro Grand Master, The Right Hon. The Earl of

Stradbroke, K.C,M.G. He was assisted by the Deputy Grand Master. Canon F. Halsey; the Grand Senior

Warden, The Earl of Courtown; and the Grand Junior Warden, Lord Fairfax of Cameron. The Deputations

from the various Grand Chapters were announced, then admitted and presented to the M.W. the Pro Grand

Master who extended to them a most cordial welcome.

All the Visiting Companions were subsequently entertained to a banquet in the Connaught Rooms. — Report

for 1939 Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Ireland.

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SUPREME GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF NEW ZEALAND.

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COMMITTEE MEETING, 17th APRIL, 1940.

The members stood in silence for a few moments in respect to the memory of R.E. Comp. W. E. Redman,

P.G.J., and V.E. Comp. F. J. Hunn, P.G.S.N.

On the recommendation of the Grand Chapter of Montana, E. Comp. S. A. Miller was appointed Grand

Representative near it.

It was decided to recommend the appointment of the following Grand Representatives near Grand

Chapter:— M.E. Comp, D. Duncan, G.Z., for Arizona—vice R.E. Comp. Redman, deceased.

R.E. Comp. J. A. Stables, P.G.Supt., for Vermont—vice R.E Comp. Hilton, deceased.

The First Grand Principal reported that he had deputed R.E. Comp. R. W. Shrimpton, P.G Supt., to represent

Grand Chapter at the Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Victoria.

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I do not believe that any one deliberately makes mistakes, but they are the result of misunderstandings and

lack of concentration upon the thing which is to be done.—Alex Alberg.

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WHAT IS THE BIBLE ?

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Christianity has been charged with being the religion of a book, and this charge is nothing against it but

stands in its favour, for books are the greatest things in the world. Books are boats loaded with cargoes of

ideas, the most valuable goods and vital wealth of the human spirit. They come floating down the stream of

time, it may be from distant days and far lands and various climes, and bring us freight infinitely more

precious than the silks of India, or the spices of Araby, or all the ivory and, diamonds and gold of Africa. Yet

are they so plentiful and cheap that no one is so poor but may be rich in this treasure.

Of all the books in the world the Bible is incomparably the greatest and best. It was slowly produced, as

diamonds are secreted and crystalised atom by atom, through a thousand years at the convergent and

crowded crossroads; of the ancient world where all civilisations and languages, and religions met and flowed

into it. Not only was Palestine compressed into its pages, but so also were Babylon and Egypt and Greece

and Rome. All the world was taxed and rifled of its treasures to compose and enrich it, A great many-sided

literature of the most gifted people religiously, it is the expressed essence of their history and experience.

Historian and prophet, psalmist and poet emblazoned its pages with their pictures of the march of God

through time, leading obedient nations or tossing imt penitent ones out of its path, and with the most glorious

visions and colours of their inspired imagination. The Hebrew was the most richly endowed child of God and

yet also the most wilful and wayward and passed through the deepest waters and the fiercest storms. He

poured his burning, throbbing soul into this book so that it flamed with his ardent dreams and hopes, is

jubilant with its joyous triumphs, stained with his sins and tears, darkened with his tragedies, and sobs with

his sorrows.

THE PIONEER OF LITERATURE.

No other book is so varied and picturesque and colourful, so surcharged and saturated with the distilled

essence of human nature, so woven of the very palpitating fibres of the human soul. It is at once the most

human and most divine book in all the vast library of the world's books. It has accumulated meaning and

value with the ages; and like an old rose jar, it will ever retain and emit its precious divine aroma; out of its

ancient moss-covered rock will ever gush forth living streams of life. It has been and is the most prolific soil

and seed-bed of other books, and out of it have grown vast forests of literature. It can never pass out of

human interest and become obsolete, and more than can the majesty of mountains and the mystery of the sea,

the beauty of the Parthenon, the plays of Shake peace, or the soul of Lincoln. It is rooted in the religious

nature of man and will ever endure as one of the permanent and perennial interests and values of our human

world.

The Bible is a growth. It was not written all at one in one age, or by one author, but was given "at sundry

times and in divers manners." It is a great national literature and library that grew through the ages. From

Moses its first writer, to John, the evangelist, who probably wrote its closing page, its growth stretches

something like fifteen hundred years. Through all this long period it maintainer a continuous history and

development, adding book to book and doctrine to doctrine. Its history is a logical unfolding from the

creation to the call of Abraham, where the general world history was narrowed to the point of one person and

people, and on down to the fulness of time when the hour struck for the Incarnation, and then through the

dispersion of the universal religion out over the world. It starts with rudimentary religious ideas and ethics

and germinal doctrines. Private and social practices were at first permitted that were in time out-grown and

pronounced out of date. The morals of one age became immoral in the next. God spake to men in clearer

words with larger meanings only as they were able to bear them; and still much revelation He has in store for

us because we are not able to bear it yet. The early parts of the Bible were primers and first grade readers to

lead the people on to deeper views and loftier visions. Its first pages are dim in many doctrines that on its

later pages burst into radiant light. This fact of the growth of the Bible plays an important part in its

internretation. It is not all of equal value, some of it has become obsolete, and we must distinguish between

such parts as were local and temporary and such parts as are universal and permanent.

UNIQUE AND UNAPPROACHABLE ELEMENT.

The Bible is a divine book in a degree that separates it from all other books and literatures in the world. It is

true, there is a divine element in other literatures, but this element in the Bible is unique and unapproachable.

It is not easy to separate and define this divine element, just as it is not easy to draw the dividing line

between the divine and the human in providence and in our own consciousness. But it is there as a distinct

outstanding fact, or as a flame that burns all the way through, or as a relish that is found in all its pages. We

see this divinity in the plan and purpose that shaped its history and unfolded in the Bible from its first to its

last page. We see it in its doctrinal development that proceeds from germ to fruit through all its growth. We

see it in its great personalities, its creative geniuses, statesmen, leaders, prophets, and poets who directed

human history to divine ends and were mountain peaks that caught light from heaven. We see it with

increasing clearness in the gospels and epistles where this divine flame burns and its light shines out in

purest splendour. We see its supreme manifestation and proof in Him who was the light of the world and

spake as never man spake. The Bible is earthly clay fused with heavenly flame, human flesh filled with

divine spirit. The breath of God is blowing through this book and nothing else will explain it.—"The

Educator," Los Angeles.

FATHER, I STRETCH MY HANDS TO THEE.

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By Ernest Crutcher, M.D., Los Angeles.

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Betelguese is 273,000,000 miles in diameter. Our sun is 866,000 miles, making the larger star more than

three hundred times as large. Epsilon Aurigae is yet larger — 2,600,000.000 miles in diameter—three

thousand times larger than our sun. It is so far away from us that the distance can only be reckoned in light

years. Now meditate on our individual insignificance, and the majesty of the Creator. How paltry are

theology's bindings upon the Supernal. Does it not seem that we need a larger conception of our Father?

Think of the wisdom and power that guides stupendous orbs and keeps them so far away from our petty

habitat lest we are absorbed and melted into instant mist, or nothingness.

The Psalmist sang: "The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof." His intelligence had no knowledge of

the astronomical magnitude that science was to unfold, The world is aghast at what little we know; what may

be the unfoldment of the great telescope at Palomar, soon to be completed. How softly we should go, how

adoring in worship, could we comprehend even slightly the goodness and majestic power of the Infinite.

When I contemplate the uncountable stars, most of them immeasurably larger than our sun, reflecting upon

the marvellous composition of my own body—its multiplicity of cells that comprise its mechanism—when I

consider the more than four hundred thousand species of insects that have been classified and that ancient

theologians arbitrarily denied souls; when I reckon the quintillion beings who have peopled this small earth,

and the possibility that other great worlds have populaces probably superior and unimaginable; that their

worlds whirl in unison with all others; that doubtless beings subsist on their several spheres that spin in co-

ordinate regularity as our less perfected and far from completed world—I am stupefied with wonder, worship

in unutterable amazement that you and I are inseparable factors of moment in the stupendous drama, the

motive and ultimate of which we cannot even conjecture. Is it any wonder that the nomadic tribes of Israel

had difficulty in framing a conception of the Creator, and that their crude regimentations and forms of

worship should have been puerile?

Astonishment grows when contemplating the foetal history of man. During the nine months of intrauterine

life, hovered beneath the heart of maternal housement, nourished by her life-blood and love, this entity that is

soon to be active and conceited participant in mundane affairs, and strut his brief hour on the stage, goes

progressively through several evolutionary stages of miraculous unfold-merit. A two-celled being soon

becomes multicelled by geometrical division and redivision, shortly to assume form and delicate pattern of

organized humanity; rapidly assuming and as quickly discarding pre-historic features related to lower

organisms; developing a typical tail of several terminal bones that soon are reabsorbed, though it happens

occasionally that a child may be born with its tail incompletely absorbed, just as a baby may arrive with gill-

slits in its neck that must be closed by surgeon's aid.

We are the toys of unseen Intelligence. This body is Iike an inn. We stop but a while, and then abandon it

and press on. Surely goodness and mercy do follow us all the days of our life, and it is impossible to get out

of life. Life ever is, and is indestructible. There is purpose in it all. What is it?

I suspect, and others avouch the purpose of life in man is to bring him to perfection through slow evolution.

How absurd to expect him to approach it in one short life. What of those who die prematurely, or before

scarcely alive? Or the trillions who lived before the Christian era?

Nature never hurries, and where she removes human or other life that is on its way up and out of chaos and

crudity, she might reasonably be expected to give repeated chances. God never meant any of His works to go

backward, and though He permits many to loiter, they must eventually unfold. New life and lives are

essential, "Surely, shall not the Judge do right?"

The wise utilize the present chance. Through new life does the soul acquire individuality, and that is Nature's

purpose in part. To make each separate, apart, refined, complex, sublimed. Each life is opportunity for

differentiation and individuation. Ever a becoming.

The Cosmic scheme seems adverse and cruel to the undeveloped man. With enlarged perspicacity and sense,

the Scheme is found sagaciously planned, ruled and disposed. Over all is Law, Love, Purpose. The more

powerful forces of nature are imperceptible, unkennable by our present five senses. Even the phenomena of

sleep has never been satisfactorily penetrated.

Nature abhors a vacuum. Then why do we assume that the giant stars are void of life? Our earth is a tiny

speck, not observable from trillions of great stars. Because they do not carry the same atmosphere and

physical conditions as our earth does not argue that they are uninhabited. Man could not live in the sea, nor

could fish live on land. Nature adapts life to environment states. There is no vacancy anywhere, nor is death

aught but change. The spirit sheds its covering when it is worn or unfit for occupancy. And why presume that

putting off the garment of flesh ends the career of the departing guest —"The New Age."

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LATE R.W. BRO. C. D. FRASER.

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Eulogy delivered by R.W. Bro. J. A. Nash, Prov.G.M., Ruapehu District, at the Service of Sorrow on

April 14,1940.

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We are assembled to-day at this Lodge of Sorrow as a mark of respect to the memory of our late beloved

Provincial Grand Master, R.W. Bro. C. D. Fraser. Our late Brother was one who loved Freemasonry and

lived up to its ideals. His high office brought with it many and great responsibilities, but he performed his

duties faithfully and well. His irreproachable character as a man and a Mason secured for him the loving

respect of all and in his going he has left with those who remain the loving memory of a kindly Christian

character. Those who knew him best loved him most, we miss his genial presence, his sunny smile, his

hearty hand clasp and his kindly greeting. It may be said of him that he was a man's man, and when God

called him to rest we received messages of sympathy, not only from our own territory but from all over New

Zealand. He was ever ready to do his duty, lovable, and of all things in life he was most human. To him, to

live was to serve, to him to live was to love and we know that he had a tremendous love in his heart.

To those in distress, the widow and the orphan, he was ever ready to help and try to alleviate their difficulties

and the genuine sympathy shown by him brought love and grateful thanks in return.

He believed in his church and felt that religion was the foundation of life, and when urging the brethren at a

meeting to attend a Masonic church service he said, "I appeal to you, Brethren, to come to the service. With

the present state of the world, prayer is most essential and we are all the better for it."

He never spared himself in his attention to his Masonic duties, visiting Lodges near and far where his

presence was greatly appreciated. We remember in our funeral service the words "What man is he that liveth

and shall not see death, shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave." Such, Brethren, is our fate, the

Reaper is no respecter of persons and our late Brother passed over into the eternal East, to that region

whence cometh light and hope, there to meet his Pilot face to face and to receive the blessings of God the

Father.

Our late Brother was a shining example of all that was good, and we who are left to mourn the great loss we

have suffered should thank God that a man can grow, and who shall say that when our tired hands drop the

working tools of life, we shall not fashion greater deeds in more propitious spheres. We expect rest only after

toil. How like the great Architect to add to that priceless boon of continued development.

During his illness he was greatly concerned that the Lodges should not suffer by his absence. His thoughts

were also of his friends and Masonic brethren and how anxious he was to be with them again. Although he

had suffered, he was nevertheless cheerful and in the end he passed away very peaceably to the Grand Lodge

above.

His home life was all that could be desired, a good husband and a loving father to his children. Our hearts go

out to them with sympathy in their grief and great loss which they have suffered, but they have the

consolation of knowing that he is safe in the hands of a beneficent Being, who has done all things well, who

is glorious in his holiness, wondrous in his power and boundless in his goodness.

When the day of toil is done,

When the race of life is run,

Father grant thy weary one

Rest for evermore.

And while another link is broken in our fraternal chain, it reminds us that we, too, must travel the same road

as our late Brother. Let us, therefore, act with love and friendship towards one another.

Love is ever the builder, and those who have done most to establish the City of God on Earth have been

those who have loved their fellow men. After all, Masonry is the brotherhood of man and let us, Brethren, all

be loyal to its teachings and it surely will be a solace and comfort to us in the evening of our lives.

The crest and crowning of all good

Life's final star is Brotherhood.

For it will bring again to earth

Her long lost poesy and mirth.

Will send new light on every face,

A kindly power upon the race,

And till it comes we men are slaves

And travel downward to the dust of graves.

Come clear the way, then, clear the way.

Blind creeds and Kings have had their clay.

Break the dead branches from the path,

Our hope is in the aftermath;

Our hope is in heroic men

Star led to build the world again

To this event the ages ran,

Make way for Brotherhood, make way for man.

As a business man our late Brother was very highly respected for his uprightness and integrity. He was a just

man and ended his days without stain or blemish on his character. His life was one that we can all emulate.

But, Brethren, the call came to him from the Great Architect, his tired body being relieved of all pain and

suffering and his spirit entered into the eternal mansions above.

Rest comes at length, though life is long and dreary,

The day must dawn and darksome night be past;

All journeys end in welcome to the weary,

And Heaven, the heart's true home, will come at last.

And, Brethren, as we wend our way homeward from this solemn meeting, with sorrowful hearts and glad

memories of him we see no more, let us remember that Masonry is friendship. Friendship first with the great

Companion of whom our hearts tell us, Who is always nearer to us than we are to ourselves and whose

inspiration and help is the greatest fact of human experience. To be in harmony with His purposes, to be

conscious of fellowship with Him, this is Masonry on the Godward side. Then, turning man-ward, Friendship

sums it all up, to be friends with all men, however they may differ from us in creed, colour or condition, to

fill every human relation with the spirit of friendship. Is there anything more or better than this, that the

wisest and best of men can hope to do? Such is the spirit of Masonry, such is its ideals, and if to realise it all

at once is denied us, surely it means much to see it, love it and labour to make it come true. And let us

remember, Brethren, that while we mourn the loss of our late departed Brother, that we, too, assuredly will

meet the same fate, and it should be our endeavour so to improve the solemn warning that on the great day of

account, we, too, may be found worthy to inherit the Kingdom prepared for us from the foundation of the

world.

Thus another well-rounded life has completed its record in this world. Modest and of a quiet disposition, .yet

ever firm, determined, vigorous in the response to every call of duty, universally loved by all his associates,

an honoured citizen, a loyal friend and a true Mason, we thank God for his life and the world is better for his

having lived in it. May he rest in peace and may perpetual sunshine be upon him.

And now his soul has gone aloft

To soar in realms above—

We ask and pray Almighty God

To cherish it in love.

So Mote It Be.

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REVIEW OF PROCEEDINGS OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES.

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(Published by the Authority of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand.)

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VIRGINIA-1939.

333 Lodges, 39,215 members, a loss of 147.

161st Annual Communication held at Richmond 14th to 16th February, M.W. Bro. Dr. James N. Hillman,

G.M.. presiding.

The Masonic Relief Foundation reported 26 patients in Sanatorium. The Committee on Charity distributed

5,732 dollars. In the Masonic Home there were 16 children in the Domestic Science and Vocational

Departments, 50 others devoting part time to these departments and 7 employed in the printing plant.

There were 113 boys and 88 girls in the Masonic Home.

As is usual in American jurisdictions very little indication is given of any ceremonial in the installation of the

G.M.. but we quote the following:—

Brother D. Y. Paschall. Senior Warden, Victoria. No. 304. on presenting the Grand Master with the official

hat, said: Most Worshipful Sir. Mark Antony said, "I come not to Praise Caesar, but to bury him." I say, I

come not to praise you, but to crown you; and whereas the humble covering or adornment for the head that I

bring is in sharp contrast in appearance to the emblematic crown befitting a monarch's coronation, its

meaning is infinitely more. We learn from history's pages that the crowns of empires have changed, and

often the philosophical meanings and appeals have changed with the wearer. I have here a crown whose

purpose is not that of its material utility but rather in its symbolic being, assisting in perpetuating that

intangible, indescribably beautiful spirit, which is what we call the spirit of man. It is neither studded with

the precious jewels of the East nor has it the fragrance of the perfumes of Arabia, nor does it convey the

approval of any political dogma. It is indeed a humble gift. materially, but emblematically perhaps sums up

the best that has been found in the life of man through the centuries, that definite spark that has ever bridged

the chasm between savage and civilized, between chaos and cosmos, that we call the spirit of Masonry."

Various presentations (travelling case, fountain pen, silver set, silver plates, etc., were made to the new G.M.

from his Lodge, Royal Arch Chapter, public officials of his county, etc.

An Appendix of 24 pages contains a History of Freemasonry at Yorktown, Virginia.

Among the 103 pages of Reviews by the Grand Secretary half a page is devoted to New Zealand. 1937.

Grand Master: M.W. Bro. Judge N. S. Turnbull, Jr., Victoria.

Grand Secretary (since 1927): R.W. Bro. James M. Clift, Richmond.

Grand Representative of N.Z.: R.W. Bro. M. B. Sutherland, Fries.

Grand Representative at N.Z.: R.W. Bro. Charles Grater, P.G.W., Dunedin.

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MONTANA-1939.

135 Lodges, 17,807 members, a gain of 2.

75th Annual Communication held at Great Falls, 16th and 17th August, M.W. Bro. Oscar Johnson, G.M.,

presiding,

Special Communications were held to dedicate a Masonic Temple, to lay the cornerstone of a High School,

and to conduct the funeral of a P.G.M.

There were 35 men and 8 women, of an average age of 73½ in the Masonic Home.

The Grand Chaplain. R.W. Bro. Rev. George S. Sloan. delivered an address, taking as his theme the

statement of Marcus Aurelius. "Short is the little that remains to thee of life. Live as on a mountain."

In addressing the 18 P.G.M.'s present the Grand Marshal quoted the then G.M. as saying in 1870, speaking

of Masonry, "It is the best ally civil government ever had, for it prepares the way and performs the hardest of

its work in teaching and training men to govern themselves."'

There were four visiting Grand Masters present, among whom was the G.M. of Saskatchewan, accompanied

by his Grand Secretary. In replying to an expression of welcome they both referred in glowing terms to the

visit of the King and Queen to Canada.

The G.M. considered that some of the phrases in the Burial Service were discomforting to friends and it was

agreed that steps should be taken to revise the Service. Similar opinions have been expressed in other

American Grand Lodges.

Veteran Masons present were asked to give their records. Bro. George W. Hunt, who that day completed 55

years of continuous membership said:—

"Now. a young man contemplating embarking in Masonry might ask the question, what can Masonry do for

Masons? So, as one on the other end of the line who is fast approaching sundown, I might ask, what has

Masonry done for you? I shall waste no idle words but can say that Masonry has been a reality; it has been a

great educator; it has formed many lasting friendships; and this honour to-day I shall ever recall in my

memory of the Masonic Order."

The Grand Lodge had been trenching on reserves, and some items of expenditure authorized for the

following year were reduced, and the Grand Lodge dues were increased by 25 cents to two and a half dollars

per capita.

After the Grand Lodge had closed a meeting of the Directors of the G.L. of A.F. and A. Masons of Montana,

"a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Montana" was held. All

actions of the G.L. were duly approved and ordered to be incorporated as a part of the transactions of the

corporation. The G.M. is President, the D G.M.. Vice-President, the G.T. and G.S., Treasurer and Secretary

respectively, and the Grand Wardens, Directors.

The names of the Officers and members of all the Lodges occupy 119 pages of small type.

In reviewing New Zealand's Proceedings of 1938, M.W. Bro. Claude J. McAllister, P.G.M., said:—

"It has been said of New Zealand that it is "like a pendant pearl in a gleaming strand," lovely and

picturesque, one of the magnificent beauty gardens of the universe. Extending over 1,000 miles north to

south, New Zealand is a Dominion of Islands where one may pass through some of the most glamorous

scenery, charming, bewitching; a wonderland most beautiful, most curious, and as expressed by Kipling :

'Last, loneliest, loveliest, exquisite, apart.'

"There is to be found in the Masonic Realm of New Zealand a devotion to the principles and teachings of our

Fraternity worthy of the attention of Masons everywhere. Able leadership dedicated to the idealism

enunciated by the standards of Masonry with co-operative support of the brethren consecrated to its mission

among men, have made the Masonic institution in this Dominion a progressive and forceful factor in the life

of the country."

In all, 209 pages are devoted to the "Correspondence Report." In his Foreword, M.W. Bro. McAllister

wrote:—

"One writer has said that 'Decay precedes regeneration." It is certain the wheels of destiny are moving fast

and daily the pace of life quickens. Intensity is in the very air we breath. Events of first magnitude follow

one another with staggering rapidity and we are seized with benumbment and confusion, scarcely able to

appreciate the significance of all that is going on."

"Life for multitudes has become one wild rushing from place to place, from task to task, from pleasure to

pleasure, with hardly time to think. consider or reflect on the things of life; no time for meditation or even for

prayer."

"The world at large with its international and political aspects. its capital and labour relations, its social life,

presents the same wild orgy of frenzied hurry. It seems to have drunk deep of some powerful intoxicant

which is driving it mad or else some sinister, mysterious force is driving it to wild and senseles fanaticisms

which threaten its destruction."

"At the close of the World War fought for the preservation of Democracy the peoples thought they had

entered the millennium of peace. and nations pledged their support to maintain friendly and peaceful

relations for the safety of the world. With but few exceptions those guarantees have been broken and to-day

nations in certain parts of the Earth are at war, while other nations are feverishly setting up weapons of

destruction. In many lands Democracy has fought for its existence and lost. Every vestige of it has been cast

aside in disdain and mockery. Individualism is held up to scorn. The individual means nothing, while the

State is all and demands all from all. Liberty, the precious fruit of Democracy, has perished and freedom of

speech, of the press, religion and thought are denied to millions. . . We have presented our picture of the

world to-day with its complex colourings of perplexities and trials and yet amid all the confusion and turmoil

we believe, with the help of the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, there is hope of a regenerated world, from

the decay of evil, if we accept its greatest need now—a profound and sincere devotion to the ideals of

Christianity."

. . . -Second only to the Church of the living God in beneficent influence a SAVING FORCE for humanity is

MASONRY. It impresses upon the hearts and minds of its votaries that its great mission is to aid the moral

betterment of the world. Our Institution enjoins upon every Initiate the duty of standing fully armed, with

banner aloft, in the forefront of the lines; that every Lodge shall be a temple from which shall radiate the

influence of sincerity, plain dealing of truth, honesty and justice."

Grand Master: M.W. Bro. Edwin Freudland, Chinook.

Grand Secretary (since 1925): R.W. Bro. Luther T. Hauberg, Helena.

Grand Representative of N.Z.: W. Bro. S. A. Holt, Broadus.

Grand Representative at N.Z.: V.W. Bro. J. G. L. Hewitt, P.G.R., Marton.

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MISSOURI-1939.

628 Lodges, 87,678 members, a loss of 1,566.

119th Annual Communication held at St. Louis, 26th and 27th September, M.W. Bra. Henry C. Chiles,

G.M., presiding. 15 of the 17 living P.G.M.'s were present.

The Grand Masters of six other Jurisdictions were present during the Communication.

During the year the Grand Lodge, upon invitation, laid the corner stones of 28 buildings, 20 being laid by the

G.M. in person.

The Grand Master, in giving a brief description of the Installation of the Duke of Kent as G.M. of England,

at which he represented Missouri, described it as "the greatest Masonic event of this generation."

The loss of membership between 1929 and 1939 totalled 26,930 or 23.66 per cent. of the 1929 membership.

This is typical of most of the U.S.A. Jurisdictions.

There were 122 men, 141 women, 57 boys and 42 girls in the Masonic Home, maintained at a total cost of

190,425 dollars.

A constitutional amendment to provide for Lodges of Research is to be considered next year,

The Grand Orator, R.W. Bro. Dr. F. L. McCluer, delivered an address entitled "Freemasonry in a

Democracy." M.W. Bro. Ray V. Denslow (who, by the way, hopes the time will come when it will be a

Masonic offence to refer to "M.W.'s. R.W.'s and W.'s" outside a lodge duly convened) contributes a 117-

page Review of 'The Masonic World." He follows the topical system and provides a very comprehensive

index, New Zealand is mentioned under various headings, including our annuities, the work being done by

our Research Lodges, the replacement of our G.L. regalia, and the election of our Grand Officers "in

accordance with • a scheme of distribution."

Grand Master: M.W. Bro. Karl M. Vetsburg, St. Louis. Grand Secretary (since 1927): R.W. Bro. Arthur

Mather, St. Louis.

Grand Representative of N.Z.: R.W. Bro. Louis J. Graue, Mexico.

Grand Representative at N.Z.: R.W. Bro. C. A, Eckford, P.Prov.G.M„ Blenheim.

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OHIO, 1939.

623 Lodges. 173,318 members, a loss of 1.380.

130th Annual Communication held at Columbus 18th and 19th October, Bro. Harry Meyer, G.M., presiding.

14 of the 16 P.G.M.'s were present.

Bro. the Hon. John W. Bricker, Governor of Ohio, welcomed the brethren.

R.W. Bro. Dr. M. H. Lichliter, D.D., Grand Chaplain, gave an address on "Freemasonry in the American

Scene."

In his opening remarks he said : "Every Mason is bound by a solemn obligation to obey the laws of his own

country and to defend its flag. A British Mason is, therefore, expected to defend the British Commonwealth

of Nations, a French Mason will fight for France, and so on, across the world. A Mason in the United States

of America is in honour bound to be loyal to our Government and to defend our sacred liberties and the

institutions of democracy."

"This does not mean that Masonic charity halts at the national frontier. On the contrary, our Masonic

obligations bind us to our brethren throughout the world. Charity may, indeed, begin at home, but true

charity can never stay there. It must reach out to help wherever there is human need."

During the year 500 dollars were sent to Chile for the relief of brethren effected by an earthquake there, 500

dollars to Masons driven out of Spain, and a similar amount was sent to Switzerland to assist 150 expatriated

families of Austrian and Czech Masons.

The Grand Master, who had himself served as a Lodge Secretary for 30 years, held a conference of Lodge

Secretaries at which 412 were present.

Particulars of the dispensations issued by the G.M. cover eight pages. and of his visitations another seven.

Ten Emergent Communications were held, five to dedicate halls and five to lay corner-stones.

Two historical sketches by the Historian of the Grand Lodge, Dr. James J. Tyler, are printed in the

Proceedings. There is also a paper entitled "The Philosophy of Liberty," by Bro. Arthur M. Hyde.

There were 229 men, 174 women, 83 boys and 58 girls in the Ohio Masonic Home.

The Reviewer, M.W. .Bro. Earle Stewart, P.G.M„ contributes 25 pages of "Topical Review" as well as

individual notices of 68 Grand Lodges, including New Zealand, 1938. Grand Master: M.W. Bro. Dillon

Grist, Alliance.

Grand Secretary (since 1924): M.W. Bro. Harry S. Johnson, P.G.M.

Grand Representative of N.Z.: M.W. Bro. Earle Stewart, P.G.M., Ironton.

Grand Representative at N.Z,: R.W. Bro. Campbell MacDiarmid, D.G.M., Hamilton.

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"OLD MASONIC RECORDS."

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Monthly Leaflet of Masonic Instruction of District Grand Lodge of South Africa, Central Division.

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Masonic research has necessarily been confined to old documents and amongst these, those purely Masonic,

such as the "Old Charges" or "Masonic Manuscripts" which have come to light from time to time would fill

several volumes, let alone a leaflet. Certain records in ancient Minutes or in memoir or diary forms are,

however, of great importance and interest to the student for they form the basic points of our history, and

stand like benchmarks in a survey of the past.

The earliest Lodge Minute of an Initiation in England bears the date 20th May. 1640, and took place in

Newcastle-on-Tyne. Certain members of the venerable "Lodge of Edinburgh"—which has the oldest

Masonic records in the world as fat as Lodge proceedings are concerned were with the Scottish Army then in

occupation of that town and they holding a Lodge there did "Admit Mr. the Right Honourable Mr. Robert

Moray, General-Quarter-Mr to the Armie," thereafter reporting the event to their headquarters. General

Hamilton, who was present at the reception, had been made "felow and Mr off the forsed Craft" (fellow and

Master of the aforesaid Craft) in the same Lodge on the 20th May, 1640. The title of Master thus conferred

was complimentary only and not a degree.

The next minute or record of an Initiation in England (other than in an Operative Lodge) refers to Mr. Elias

Ashmole, who was "made a Freemason" in a Lodge convened at Warrington in Lancashire on 16th October,

1646. Another candidate at the same meeting was Colonel Main waring. Ashmole later records that on 10th

March, 1682, he received "a summons to appear at a Lodge to be held the next day at Mesons' Hill,

London" and he being present further states "six gentlemen were admitted into the Fellowship of Free

Masons" and that he was the "senior Fellow among them," terming the other members as "Fellowes" all

of whom subsequently dined "at the charge of the new Accepted Masons."

The Masons' Hall, London, was the headquarters of the Masons' Company of London, which was primarily a

"Builders" organisation. The oldest Book of Accounts which is preserved of the Company shows, however,

that there was, as early as 1619-1620, another organisation assembling under the aegis of the Company and

termed "the Accepcon" or "Acception," the joining of which was known as the "Acceptance" of Masonry.

Strangers had to pay double the fees exacted from the members of the Company for ''coming on the

Accepcon." Members themselves did not join the "Accepcon" until long after their entry to membership of

the Company in many cases.

Elias Ashmole was a man of some fame and considerable learning as an antiquary, and gave his name to the

Ashmolean Museum at Oxford. He described the fellowship of "Accepcon" as a Lodge also, a kind of inner

Fraternity of Speculative or "Accepted" Masons, from which we derive the term in the title of Grand Lodge

of England and in the description of a Freemason in the ritual and other Masonic writings.

Certain MSS are extent in the British Museum in the handwriting of Mr. Randle Holme, a famous herald and

genealogist of Chester, these are:—The Constitutions of Masonry; A Scrap of Paper referring to the 'Words

and Signes of a Freemason; and a page containing twenty-six names with certain fees. The copy of the

Constitutions is estimated to be circa 1650. The Scrap of Paper reads in modern parlance:—

"There is several words and signes of a free Mason to be revealed to you which as you will answer before

God at the great and terrible day of Judgement you keep secret and not to reveal the same in the ears of

any person or to any but the Master and fellows of the said Society of free masons so help me God, Xc."

This is the first known_ allusion to Masonic words and signs.

The list of names are those of certain members of the Lodge of Chester with the amounts of the fees paid by

them to become Free Masons, including his own name. It is believed to be the only list of the kind (of an

English Lodge) in existence of such an early date, for it is certainly pre-1700. It contains at least three

speculative masons, the writer himself described as "Gentleman"; William Street (Alderman) and Samuel

Pikes (Tailor). Much is being done and much remains to be done to establish the connection between the

Speculative and the Operative Mason of these times.

"TEMPLE ENTRANCES."

The reference to three entrances to the Temple suggests a difficulty when applied to K.S.T. for the structure

described is clearly a main building with the chambers around three sides and the Porch on the fourth. The

entrance to the Temple proper was obviously by way of the Porch only. The entrance to the chambers was

probably in the projecting shoulder or side of them from the right or south side of the Porch. Hence there was

only one entrance to the Temple. But as the title Temple was applied to all its precincts the walled Courts

surrounding the Temple proper must be considered. To these Courts there were three entrances, viz., one on

the E.S.N. respectively the West end abutting on a precipitous wall. The front and Porch faced the East.

"LODGE."

Place of meeting—an association—shed or hut. Known as used by Masons for meals, rest and work in the

13th Century. Later spoken of as a place where Masons hew stones. Described in the 14th Century as

thatched, tiled (roofed with tiles), and repaired, provided for by contract. Some use of the Lodge for meetings

apparent from Old Charges, the proceedings of which were to be kept secret. In the modern sense of an

association or body mentioned in the 16th Century. Constitutions of 1723, Charge III, substantially

reproduced in Antient Charge III, B. of C., p. 5, described it as place where Freemasons assemble, and the

assembly itself. At one time the term Lodge was applied to the T.B.

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OBITUARY.

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BRO. STEPHEN HUNTER.

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Bro. Stephen Hunter, probably the most brilliant bowler that New Zealand has produced, and a champion

also in other forms of outdoor sport, died at Takapuna, Auckland, in the middle of April. Before settling in

Auckland he lived at Invercargill, and was a member of Lodge Southern Cross, No. 9. In it he attained to the

rank of Warden, but his removal to Auckland interrupted his Masonic advancement, and he took no

prominent part in the work of the Craft there. His funeral at the O'Neill's Point Cemetery was largely

attended. Though Bro. Hunter was a Presbyterian by faith, he had been closely associated with Bro. the Rev.

Hill Johnson, the Anglican vicar of the parish, on the bowling green, and had arranged that that clergyman

should conduct the burial service. His son, W. Bro. Murray Hunter, P.M. of Lodge Waitemata, No. 689,

E.C., was chief mourner. Though no Masonic ceremony was held, a large number of brethren were present,

and dropped sprigs of acacia into the grave.

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LIGHT.

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By Bro. T. W. Livesey,

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Many of our ritual dramas are no doubt of the eighteenth century, but the symbolism and their sequence is of

very ancient date, and appears to be allied to the Ancient Mysteries. Some writers believe they came from

Egypt, although from the universal character of the ideas, emblems, symbols and allegories, and the remote

period when they were a dominant factor in civilization, makes it possible to allocate them to almost any part

of the world. They may quite easily be ancient British or Druidical, so far as an initiatory system is

concerned. There certainly are some striking analogies for those who care to make the necessary research.

The following, however, refers to Egypt, and is probably from "Glimpses into Freemasonry."

We all know that light plays a very important part in our ceremonies. The early expositors of Freemasonry

regarded the Latin word LUX, which means light as synonymous with science. Here is a fragment of

Egyptian tradition.

We may mentally substitute for the three principal characters, viz., Osiris, Isis and Horns, the officers, W.M.,

S.W. and J.W., or Spirit, Soul and Mind.

Many thousand years ago, there came to Egypt a world-teacher whose name was Khuti or Thoth. Later the

Greeks called him Hermes. He founded the cult of the Egyptian gods and restored to the Mysteries the

splendour of bygone days.

He came to teach the doctrine of the inner Light to the Priests of the temples, to the powerful sacerdotal

hierarchy of Egypt, headed by its Pharoah.

In the innermost of the chief temple, he taught them of "the Light that lighteth every man that cometh into

the world"—a phrase of his, that was handed down through the ages and was echoed in the fourth Gospel, in

its early Egyptian colouring.

He taught them that the Light was universal and also that Light, which was God, dwelt in the heart of every

man.

"I am that Light," he bade them repeat, "that Light am I," "that Light is the true man," although men may not

recognize it, although they neglect it.

Osiris is Light. He came forth from the Light; he dwells in the Light; he is the Light.

The Light is hidden everywhere, it is in every room and in every stone. And when a man becomes one with

Osiris, the Spirit, the Light, then he becomes one with the whole of which he was a part. Then he can see the

Light in everyone however thickly veiled, pressed down and shut away. All the rest is not, but the Light is,

the Light is the life of men.

To every man, though there are glorious ceremonies, though there are many duties for the man priest to do,

and many ways in which he should help men, that Light is nearer than aught else, it is within his very heart.

For every man Reality is nearer than Ceremony, for he has only to turn inwards and then he will see Light.

That is the object of every ceremony, and ceremonies should not be done away with, for He said, "I come not

to destroy but to fulfil."

When a man knows he goes beyond the ceremony. He goes to Osiris, the master, the spirit, the Light,

Amen—Ra, from which all came forth and to which all shall return.

Osiris is in the heavens, but Osiris is also in the very heart of men. When Osiris in the heart knows Osiris in

the heavens, then man becomes super-man, divine, and Osiris once rent into fragments, again becomes one.

But see! Osiris the Divine Spirit, Isis the eternal mother, gave life to Horus, who is man, man born of both,

yet one with Osiris.

Horns is merged in Osiris, and Isis who had been matter, becomes through him the Queen of Life and

Wisdom, and Osiris, Isis, and Horus are all born of the Light,

Two are the births of Horns. He is born of Isi, the god born into humanity, taking fleh of the mother eternal,

matter ever virgin. Ha is born again into Osiris, redeeming his mother from her long search for the fragments

of her husband, scattered over the earth.

He is born into Osiris when Osiris in the heart sees Osiris in the heavens and knows that the twain are one.

So taught he, and the wise among the priests were glad.

To Pharaoh, the monarch, he gave the motto `Look for the Light." He said that "Only as a king saw the Light

in the heart of each, could he rule well."

And to the people he gave a motto, "Thou are the Light, Let the Light shine" and he set that motto round the

Pylon in a great temple, running up one pillar and down the other.

And this was inscribed over the doors of the houses, and little models were made of the PYLON on which he

had inscribed it. Models in precious metal and also in baked clay, so that the poorest could buy blue clay

models with brown veins coursing through them and glazed.

Another favourite motto was "Follow the Light," and this became later, "Follow the King." And this spread

westwards and became the motto of the Round Table, and the people learned to say of their dead, "He has

gone to the Light."

And the joyous civilization of Egypt grew yet more Joyous because he had dwelt among them, the embodied

Light.

The priests, whom he had taught, handed on his teaching, which they enshrined in their mysteries, and

students came from all the nations to learn the wisdom of the Egyptians, and the fame of the school of Egypt

went abroad to all lands.

—"The Northern Freemason."

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FINDING THE BEST IN MASONRY.

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How seriously some brethren take themselves! They give the impression that the Craft would collapse

without their efficient ministrations. It is peculiar, however, that such men stand practically alone in the

appraisal of their personal importance.

There is an iron pillar in Delhi, India, a very ancient column, which was believed by the Hindus to have its

roots in the centre of the earth; but when the European began digging about it he found the foundation only

twenty inches below the surface.

There is an intellectual life which pierces the surface without sounding the depths. Scholars full of

intellectual power and penetration, who never find God in the visible universe, are of this order. One might

think that the scientist who fathoms the depth of the ocean, or the star-depths of the heavens, has gone to the

centre of the universe, when in truth with all his parade of degrees, telescopes, and spectroscopes, he has

gone but twenty inches below the surface who misses the Almighty Spirit of whom are all things. by whom

are all things and to whom are all things. Quite superficial is that view of the universe which does not reach

God.

Even some of our so-called leaders in Masonry have failed to discover this fundamental truth of the Craft.

Accoutability to God in every act of life should be not only the creed, but the realisation of every man who

seeks the best in Masonry.

'What doth the Lord require of these but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?"

Huxley held these words to be "as wonderful an inspiration of genius as the art of Phidias or the science of

Aristotle." To be a good man and Mason one must find the secret linking his fleeting mortal existence with

the spirit and will of God

Reverence. benevolence, goodness, are supreme moral values of character strongly emphasized in our

Masonic symbolism, which come to those who have learned the wisdom that lives upon the Level, by the

Square, within the Compasses, in the spirit of Brotherly Love.

—"Masonic Quarterly,"

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CATHEDRAL BUILDING.

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By W. Bro. Sam Dying, P.Pr.G.D., P.Pr.P.G.S.

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PART II.

(Continued from Page 258.

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A Cathedral Establishment may have its origin from:—

(a) A very old foundation dating from an early period in our history, e.g., St. Paul's, London (founded by

Ethelbert about the year 604), York, Lincoln, Salisbury and Wells.

(b) A monastic foundation, e.g. Canterbury, Durham, Chester, Ely, Gloucester, Norwich, Peterborough

and Worcester; or

(c) A new foundation, created by the splitting of a diocese and the appointment of a Bishop to meet the

spiritual needs of a growing population in a developed area, e.g., Ripon, Southwark, Wakefield,

Manchester, Truro and St. Albans.

Liverpool Cathedral owes its origin to the last cause, and from the creation of the Liverpool Diocese in 1880,

the necessity for a suitable centre for the ecclesiastical activities of the diocese was apparent, and, it is

interesting to recall that by 1885 an Act of Parliament had been passed, authorising the erection of a

cathedral on the site now known as St. John's Gardens, between St. George's Hall and the Mersey Tunnel

entrance, in fact, a design was approved. Various difficulties arose, however, and that scheme was

dropped—one cannot but be grateful that such a proposal failed. In 1901 a further and successful scheme

was launched; the admirable site on St. James' Mount was selected; the necessary Parliamentary authority

obtained and by 1903, the competitive design of a young architect, Mr. Gilbert Scott, had been accepted.

It is a remarkable coincidence that the competition for aesigning St. George's Hall, Liverpool, should also

have been won, in 1838, by a young architect, Harvey Lonsdale Elmes, then twenty-one years of age, and his

masterpiece in the classic Greek style of architecture (described by Ferguson as "by far the most successful

specimen of this style of Art in England, perhaps in Europe") is a building of which Liverpool is justly

proud.

Mr. Gilbert Scott (now Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the King having bestowed a knighthood on him at the

consecration of the Cathedral) was also twenty-one years old when his design for Liverpool Cathedral was

selected. He is the grandson of Sir Gilbert Scott, the famous architect, whose main work consisted of

restorations of many of our ancient Cathedrals. Whatever influence this fact may have exercised on young

Scott, it must be admitted that to design an ecclesiastical edifice of such importance, and with such skill, as

to cause the eminent Advisory Architects to report that his plans were found to contain "that power combined

with beauty which makes a great and noble building," was the achievement of genius. In 1903 building

operations commenced, and I remember with considerable pride being present when the foundation stone

was well and truly laid by King Edward VII on 19th July, 1904. Much has been accomplished during the

period of thirty-five years since that event, and to-day the "power and beauty" of the design may be seen in

stone.

The design is Gothic in spirit, but, in form and substance, far from the purely imitative Gothic of mid-

Victorian Churches. The architect has developed a building which marks a new epoch in English

architecture, and has also solved two definite modern problems in ecclestical requirements—

"(1st) To design a building which, while conforming to English liturgical requirements, will

accommodate, within hearing of the preacher, much larger congregations than were ever contemplated

by Mediaeval church builders, and,

"(2nd) To produce in the individual that sense of reverent awe, which, though associated with size, is

dependent on something far more subtle than mere bigness." ("Liverpool Cathedral"—Vera Cotton).

Let us consider how this twofold success has been achieved.

The Plan: A most remarkable and universal peculiarity in the plan of English church and cathedrals, when

compared with continental churches, is their extraordinary length in proportion to their breadth, for although

the Ancients generally built their temples on a double square (i.e., twice as long as they were broad), in

England the proportion in Norman days reached six times the width for their length, without any apparent or

satisfactory reason. As we judge them to-day, these early naves were badly proportioned for hearing a

sermon and very ill-adapted for a multitude to see what was passing at the altar. This difficulty was

intensified by the erection of a screen across the "Choir" (often with the great organ erected above it) which

generally obscured the altar entirely; and by the narrowing of the width of the "Choir" to exclude the side

aisles, almost completely enclosing it.

With the building of Salisbury Cathedral in 1220, a plan of essentially English origin was designed, giving a

more proportionate building, and this plan became established the true English type. Other cathedrals were

remodelled as opportunity arose, i.e., York Minster was almost entirely rebuilt with a much greater width of

nave and choir, while about the same time, in 1322, the Norman central tower at Ely fell and the intersection

was rebuilt in the form of an octagon, which gave a central space three times the extent of that originally

existing. The roof is constructed in the form of a somewhat inelegant lantern. Yet the "Octagon" at Ely is still

surpassingly beautiful: in fact it is stated that this treatment of the Crossing gave Wren the idea he so nobly

worked out in the dome of St. Paul's.

At Liverpool the outstanding feature of planning is the great central space under the tower and the transept

crossing, which in itself will have an area of 15,180 sq. feet (the enormous size of this space may be

visualized by comparison with the floor space of St. George's Great Hall which is 10,070 sq. feet). The Choir

is 48 feet wide (excluding the aisles) and is quite open to the central space, from every part of which an

uninterrupted view of the entire choir, sanctuary and vast east window is clearly visible. The part now

nearing completion includes the whole of this central space, and the distance from the temporary wall to be

erected at the western crossing to the east window will be 339 feet (or 113 yards) to which, some day, will be

added the 143 feet length of nave and narthrex, making the total distance of the completed building from

West to East, 482 feet (or 161 yards). These figures may be compared with the following well-known

cathedrals, although in fact no other cathedral will compare with Liverpool on this characteristic open view

from West to East, as choir screens with organs above, invariably interrupt the clear vision of choir and east

window, but the dimension of distances from West to East may be interesting:—

York Minster is 519 feet.

Lincoln 440 feet.

In each of these there is a large retrochoir and chapel behind the high altar.

Salisbury is 458 feet. This includes the Lady Chapel which lies behind the high altar.

Another unique feature in the plan of Liverpool Cathedral lies in the two great porches between the North

East and West, and South East and West transepts, respectively. Not only do these porches provide ample

access to the central space, but they form important details in the external design of the building.

The Interior Design: The first impression on entering the cathedral is surely of its great height and the vast

space enclosed within those stone walls. As the abence of detached columns, so usually seen in other

cathedrals, is noted, one is impressed by the majestic grandeur of the mass which truly achieves what must

have been the architect's conception of a unit, not built of separate parts but of a solid mass hollowed out and

carved.

As details are studied, one is struck by the delicately moulded and perfectly upright lines of the main piers,

the regularity of the stone courses, the beauty and ingenuity of the stone vaulting of the roof, the vast size of

the deeply recessed windows, the warmth of the red stone, and the effective use of colour in the choir stalls,

pulpit, organ, marble floor and stained glass windows, while the stone reredos, built as an integral part of the

building, arrests the eye as the culminating feature of the whole interior. Figures are interesting for the

purposes of comparison, but to the architect they must have been of secondary importance, his object has

been to design a building in perfect proportions—a comprehensive, unified and majestically beautiful house

built to the glory and for the worship of God. The height of the roof vaulting in the choir.

at Liverpool is 116 feet,

at Westminster Abbey, 102 feet,

at York Minster, 99 feet,

the two latter being the loftiest of existing English cathedrals.

The height of the central space at Liverpool, to the stone vaulting under the tower is 176 feet,

The great east window

at Liverpool is 44 ft. wide and 70 ft. high,

at Gloucester, 38 ft. wide and 72 ft. high,

At York, 33 ft. wide and 78 ft. high,

Gloucester's being the previous largest window in England.

In most of our medival cathedrals the main walls of Choir and Nave are divided longitudinally into "bays",

and vertically into three "stories" which are called:—

(1) The Arcade, consisting of open arches between aisles and Nave,

(2) The Triforium, the second storey, with open arches to Nave, without windows and usually arcaded

with a passage or gallery round the church, and

(3) The Clerestory, with windows which light the Nave, sometimes called the "Clearstorey".

In the Choir at Liverpool only two storeys are built, i.e., a very lofty Arcade and a Triforium, the Clerestory

being unnecessary owing to the very large windows in the East and in the transepts. It may be noted that in

the Lady Chapel the treatment is a low Arcade and a very dominating Clerestory at the base of which is a

pierced stone screen gallery.

Another original feature in the design of Liverpool is the construction of the aisles which are formed by

piercing the great piers which support the roof and making the aisles solely for use as communicating

corridors and not for the accommodation of worshippers, at the same time partially concealing the massive

masonry required to support the superstructure and stone roof.

Many other points of fascinating interest to the student are to be found in. the detailed planning and

construction of this vast cathedral, but the ingenuity, courage and skill of the architect, also the knowledge,

infinite care and incomparable craftsmanship of the builders, can only be fully appreciated by actual sight

and inspection of the work done.—"The Northern Freemason."

(To be continued.)

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OUR GREAT FRATERNITY.

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Right activity and success have much in common, if indeed they are not synonymous, in the welfare of

almost any line of human endeavour. In every organization one cannot help but notice that proper activity, if

directed at high purposes and aimed at lofty principles, is bound to be productive of big dividends. In

Freemasonry no exception is made, but rather proofs of this fact are in evidence. The active Mason is the one

who fits himself to serve his Fraternity to the maximum degree, by a familiarity with the ritual gleaned from

studious application, close observation and practise of the tenets of the Craft, and a sincere, ever-present

desire to become a better man.

Every Masonic Lodge contains numerous members who unselfishly serve night after night and who

uncomplainingly give their valuable time and energy to the successful presentation of the degrees, to

instructing candidates, visiting the sick brethren, actively participating in the building fund drive, and other

manifold and necessary duties.

Unfortunately there are a few other brethren who appear perfectly content to assume but a light share of the

work, if indeed any at all. These brethren appear apathetic, lukewarm in enthusiasm, and of very little

practical help in the progress of the beloved Fraternity. Petty jealousies existing among members of the

Masonic Fraternity do not, to say the least, strengthen the mystic ties. Animosity and envy cannot but corrupt

true and sacred fellowship, thus destroying the sense of brotherhood.

Masons should determine whether they are regarded as a Masonic asset or liability; whether they

individually are the weak links in an otherwise perfect chain. If so, it behoves them for the sake of the Craft

to "get busy" and stretch forth the hand of genuine fellowship, forgetting their late differences with Brother

So-and-So, going to him with the glad grip of a big, broad Mason, thus contributing to the well-being of the

Lodge. It might be suggested that visiting ill brethren, bringing a ray of sunshine into the sick chamber, is

one way of practising true Masonry.

Again, members of the Craft should support their Masonic publications, as these bulletins and newspapers

are always filled with good, authoritative Masonic history and events. In this way the individual brother will

be playing his port, ever realizing that he is a Mason, that he has been vested with peculiar and signal

honours, that he is actively associated with the greatest, noblest and strongest organization existing in the

world of man.—L.W.

—"The New Age."

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We ought not to look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors and for the purpose of

profiting by dear-bought experience.—George Washington.

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One has but to observe the underlying purpose of business, to consider what business actually does, to be

impressed by the spiritual nature of business. Every important activity in business requires the calling out of

spiritual qualities: Confidence or faith is essential to every sale; many expressions of divine power are

utilized in all mechanical operations; a reaching out for something higher constitutes the source of every

demand for a commercial product or makes possible the sale of every work of art.

—"Christian Business."

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BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES.

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19th FEBRUARY, 1940.

Death of Grand Officers.—The Grand Secretary reported the death of Grand Officers as under:—

W. Bro. Edward Meek, P.G.P., who died at Khandallah on the 23rd December, 1939.

W. Bro. D. Guild, P.G.D., who died at Masterton on the 13th January, 1940.

R.W. Bro. Cornelius D. Fraser, Provincial Grand Master, Ruapehu District, who died at Palmerston North on

the 15th February, 1940.

W. Bro. T. H. Hall, P.G.S., the oldest Past Master of Lodge Tauranga, No. 125.

A vote of condolence was passed with the relatives of the deceased brethren.

Arrangements had been made for the visit of M.W. Bro. Viscount Galway, I.P.M., to the Kirkpatrick

Masonic Institute at Nelson.

M.W. Bro. Viscount Bledisloe, P.G.M., conveyed heartiest good wishes to all the brethren on the occasion of

the Centenary.

Resolved to thank M.W. Bro. Viscount Bledisloe for his good wishes.

The Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge of South Australia, requested that the Second Degree be conferred by our

Lodge Teviot, No. 148, on Bro. Clarence John Smith, an Entered Apprentice of Wilton Lodge, No. 124,

South Australian Constitution.

Arrangements have been made for Bro. Smith to be passed on the 24th February by Lodge Teviot.

The Grand Secretary reported that copies of the circular had been sent to all Lodges.

V.W. Bro. A. H. C. Cavell, Grand Registrar, reported that arrangements were in hand for a brother on the

permanent staff at Burnham Military Camp to be advised of the names of all brethren entering that camp.

Bro. John A. Orsman, of Nelson, expressed his apprecia. ticn of the honour conferred .upon him by Grand

Lodge, namely Past Grand Deacon (honoeis cause).

Kirkpatrick Masonic Institute.—Plunket Lodge, No. 163, had made application for the admission of the two

daughters of the late Bro. W. J. Hunter.

The applications have been forwarded to the Secretary of the Kirkpatrick Masonic Institute for consideration.

It was resolved to invite all local members of the Board of General Purposes, the Conveners of Sub

Committees, and R.W. Bro. Geo. Yemm, Provincial Grand Secretary, to become members of the Jubilee

Committee.

18th MARCH, 1940.

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Death of Grand Officers.--The Grand Secretary reported the death of Grand Officers as under:-

V.W. Bro. J. S. Allan, P.G.D.C., who died at Gisborne on the 21st February, 1940.

R.W. Bro. F. J. Hunn, P.Prov.G.M., who died at Master-ton on the 6th March, 1940.

A vote of condolence was passed with the relatives of the deceased brethren.

The Grand Master advised that he had paid official visits to Lake Lodge of Ophir, No. 85, and Lodge

Fortitude, No. 64, in the Southland District, and the following Lodges in the Otago District: Wanaka, No.

277; Cromwell Kilwinning, No. 98; Dunstan, No. 103; Manuherikia Kilwinning, No. 109; and Haeremai,

No. 155. While in Dunedin the M.W. Grand Master called upon M.W. Bro. Thomas Ross, Past Grand

Master, who is confined to his house and far from well.

R.W. Bro. C. L. MacDiarmid, Deputy Grand Master, advised that he had paid official visits to four Lodges in

the Northern portion of the Auckland District, namely Lodges Arapohue, No. 248, Mangonui, No. 78,

Ohaeawai, No. 101, Hokianga, No. 69.

The Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge of Vienna, reported the unhappy position of the Craft in Austria and

conveying good wishes to the Grand Lodge of New Zealand.

The President of the Library Commission of the Grand Lodge of Cuba, solicited donations of Masonic

literature,

Resolved to send copies of The Craftsman" for the past year.

The Secretary of New Zealand Lodge, No. 5175, London, forwarded an extract from a letter received by him

from Bro. Major F. R. Palmer, a member of Lodge St. Thomas, No. 44, Canada, suggesting that brethren of

the New Zealand Royal Air Force or any near relatives of such brethren who proceed to Canada in

connection with the training scheme, should be advised to make contact with him as he is anxious to extend

hospitality to New Zealanders, particularly Freemasons and their relatives.

Resolved to accept the offer with thanks and to advise brethren who are likely to go to Canada to make

contact with Bro. Major Palmer. Bro. Palmer's letter to be referred to the local Committee, R.W. Bro.

Thompson and V.W. Bro. Cavell.

The Acting District Grand Secretary, District Grand Lodge of Wellington, E.C., expressed sympathy with the

Grand Lodge of New Zealand in the loss sustained by the death of R.W. Bro. C. D. Fraser.

Appointment of Provincial Grand Master, Ruapehu District.—The M.W. Grand Master has been pleased to

appoint R.W. Bro. James A. Nash, P. Prov. Grand Master, to the office of Provincial Grand Master of

Ruapehu District for the remainder of the current term, i.e., until November, 1940. All Lodges in the

Ruapehu District have been advised. Appointment of Grand Representatives.—It was resolved to

recommend the appointment of R.W. Bro. A. Noble, Prov. Grand Master, Southland District, as the Grand

Representative of the Grand Lodge of Peru, vice the late R.W. Bro. C. D. Fraser, and R.W. Bro. A. W.

Parkinson, Prey. Grand Master, Hawkes Bay, as the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin,

vice the late R.W. Bro. F. J. Hunn.

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TARANAKI NOTES.

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South Taranaki brethren read with much regret that Bro. Canon D. B. Malcolm, Vicar of Hawera, took

suddenly ill at the Church service on 7th April and isms taken to hospital. The members of the Rose Croix

Chapter at Stratford had hoped he would attend their meeting on the 8th.

G.L. officers mustered in force at Lodge Te Henui on the 9th April when they raised Bros. F. and J. Barnham

(Lewis), twin sons of W. Bro. Barnham, of New Plymouth.

The attendance equalled an installation and practically every Lodge in the district was represented. It is

claimed this is the first occasion in Australia and New Zealand that twin Lewis candidates have been raised.

The Prov.G.M., R.W. Bro. Barclay, was in the chair and the work was well distributed.

The same G.L. team will work a Third Degree in Lodge Ikaroa at the end of the month and again the

candidate will be a Lewis whose father and grandfather are both active Past G.L. officers. Congratulations to

the Young family. Three generations in the same Lodge is unusual.

Two well-deserving brethren have been chosen for G.L. honours at the Jubilee meeting of Grand Lodge at

Christchurch, they are W. Bro. C. R. Honeyfield, of Lodge Patea Kil., and W. Bro. W. A. Gentles, of Lodge

Te Henui. Congratulations to both.

Taranaki and Manaia Installation meetings in May. These are both popular meetings and the brethren who

are to be installed are greatly respected and esteemd.

Two candidates are named for "perfection" at the April meeting of Pukekura R.C. Chapter. One of them has

been a Mason for forty-two years.

Taranaki Rose Croix Chapter had a very successful meeting on 8th April, the degree work was well done.

Egmont Royal Arch Chapter held its Installation meeting on 1st April, when E. Comps. W. H. Peick, D.

Steven and R. R. Curtis were placed in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd chairs respectively.

The G.Supt., R.E. Comp. R. R. Tyrer was in charge and was assisted by a full team of G, Chapter officers

and P.Z’s.

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SOUTHLAND NOTES.

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The outstanding meeting of the past month was the annual Installation of Lodge Harvey, No. 49 (Gore).

The newly-installed Master, Bro. Carl A. Teschner, has rendered good service as a junior officer and appears

assured of a successful term of office.

W. Bro. Preston, Master of Lodge Southland, No. 273, and a carload of brethren attended the April meeting

of Lodge St. John (Mosgiel) and witnessed the ceremony of passing of one of their brethren, a member of the

Air Force, by the officers of Lodge St. John.

Ven. Preceptor J. L. Sutton and officers of the Southland Preceptory of Knights Templar will conduct the

quarterly meeting this month.

Officers and a number of the Hiram Lodge (Dunedin) paid an official visit to Lodge St. John, No. 94, and

worked the ceremony of raising before a large company of members and visitors.

The death recently occurred of W. Bro. J. Soar, well known in Education circles and at one time an

enthusistic Freemason in the Western Districts.

A charabanc load of brethren of Lodge Waihopai, No. 189, recently paid an official visit to Lodge Winton,

No. 108, and witnessed the ceremony of passing.

An emergent meeting of Lodge St. John, No. 94, was held on 22nd April for the purpose of initiating a

brother about to enter camp.

The installation of Bro. A. C. Ford as M.W.S. was a delightful function and augurs well for the coming year.

The ceremony was conducted by Ill. Bro. S. C. K. Smith, 300, ably assisted by P.M.W.S.'s.

The floral decorations provided at this meeting by E. and P. Bro. F. A. Steans were of an outstanding nature.

Travelling certificates were presented to Bros. J. Hargest and D. Leckie by W. Bro. H. C. Mackenzie at a

recent meeting of Lodge Waihopai.

Successful Installation meetings were recently held by Lodges Tuatapere and Orepuki.

V.E. Comp. Ed. Jackson was invested as Grand Supt. of Southland by M.E. Comp. T. M. Rankin, P.G.Z., at

the March Convocation of Southern Cross Royal Arch Chapter, No, 3.

The ceremony of Holy Royal Arch was conducted at this meeting by the Principals and officers of Iwikatea

R.A.. Chapter (Balclutha).

Officers and a number of members of Lodge Harvey, No. 49, visited Lodge Mataura, No. 174, last month,

taking with them two candidates for the Second Degree.

W. Master of Lodge Tauranga (North Island), together with several officers and brethren, visited Lodge

Victoria, No. 147, on 27th April and conducted the ceremony.

The Combined Social Committee enters on its winter programme with marked enthusiasm.

Bro. Parfitt, now resident in Wellington, was able to visit his mother Lodge, Waihopai, No. 189, last month

while on temporary duty in Invercargill.

Past Masters of Lodge Mokoreta conducted the ceremonial work at the regular meeting last month.

W. Bro. J. Clapp and Bro. H. Gazzard, two well-known members of the teaching profession, have received

well-earned promotion and left the district.

W. Bro. Wm. Heiman is doing good work at Installation meetings in his official capacity as Asst. G.D.C.

Bro. J. Parish, who recently attained the rank of Master Mason in Lodge St. John under exceptional

conditions, was killed in a distressing motor accident last month. His infant child was also killed.

Brethren of Lodge St. John and sister Lodges attended a Lodge of Sorrow in large numbers and afterwards

paid their last sad tribute of respect at the graveside.

Lodge Southern Cross. No. 9, worked a most successful ceremony of initiation at their regular meeting last

month.

Brethren of Lodge Orepuki are to be congratulated on the improvement made in connection with the room in

which the refectory proceedings are held. This was very noticeable when the recent annual installation was

held.

Bro. A. C. Dickens, S.D. of Lodge St. John, No. 94, has entered a military camp.

W. Bro. S. J. Morrison, newly-installed Master of Lodge Orepuki, has moved his place of residence to

Woodlands, and will, therefore, be called on to do a considerable amount of travelling each month.

W. Bro. Boyd and officers of Lodge Waihopai, No. 189, worked the ceremony of raising last month.

The newly-installed Master of Lodge Southland, No. 273, W. Bro. Preston, and officers did good work at

their April meeting when initiating a candidate.

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NORTH CANTERBURY NOTES.

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The Cheviot installation was a bright and brilliant function. R.W. Bro. C. S. Thomson and officers installed

Bro. Peter F. Childs as Master and invested his officers. Grand Lodge was represented by V.W. Bros. A.

Fisher, C. Sellars, C. Curtis and C. Jones. The refectory was very prettily decorated and the festive boards

heavily laden by the ladies, and musical items were rendered by W. Bro. Simpson and Bros. Guy Struthers,

Bradshaw and Arthur Burke. The Hurunui Four were present.

Tawera had a splendid night 4 its April meeting when the new W.M. read a paper of great interest, and there

was a large attendance of brethren.

Southern Cross Lodge, as usual, are full of business, and W. Bro. Keeper is getting in a lot of visits.

Ashley Lodge has a lot of work and according to the agenda paper the new Master has six visits in addition

to his own meeting, etc.

Ashley Chapter has some work and is progressing very satisfactorily.

Amuri Lodge had a grand night at its April meeting and initiated a very popular garage proprietor and there

was a record attendance.

Bro. Frank David, late of Ashburton, has recently joined up with Amuri.

Acacia have had a quiet time owing to the busy sheep season.

Mairaki Lodge had an excellent installation, a record attendance and, as usual, a real Cust banquet, and their

ladies know how to run and arrange such functions.

Kaikoura is having a very special autumn meeting in May before the winter sets in, so please attend in force

and join them.

Bro. Alf. Down, of Cheviot Lodge, is on the sick list, and the North Group wish him a speedy recovery.

The Mid-Canterbury Group are shaping and setting a course direct to Akaroa for the Great Mid-Canterbury

Jubilee. Will brethren please note the date, 24th August.

R.W. Bro. John Du Feu sends his kind regards to his many friends and will reserve his energies for the North

and Mid-Canterbury Group meetings, which he will attend with a lot more old timers.

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Reports.
It is requested that Correspondents will he good enough to limit the length of their reports by making. them as concise

and brief as possible. The Editor reserves the right to condense and shorten over-long reports.

SOUTHLAND.

St. John, No. 94.—W. Bro. Darragh, Master, presided over an exceptionally large attendance of members

and visitors at our regular monthly meeting, held on 20th April. About forty visiting brethren were in

attendance from Dunedin, amongst whom was the W. Master of The Hiram Lodge, No. 46, and his officers.

The ceremony of raising was entrusted to our distinguished visitors from Dunedin, who presented a most

impressive rendition of this beautiful ceremony. Due appreciation of the work of W. Bro. Wood-head and his

officers and the value of visits between different Masonic units was voiced by W. Bro. Darragh in once again

taking control of the Lodge. The festive board proceedings which followed provided another opportunity to

create new friendships and strengthen those cemented on previous occasions.

Harvey, No. 49.—Our annual installation meeting held in the Masonic Hall, Gore, on 13th April, attracted a

capacity house. In addition to a large attendance of our own members we were favoured by a splendid

representation from most Lodges throughout the Southland territory. A large contingent of brethren from

Lodge Hercules (Otago District) was also present. R.W. Bro. Andrew Noble, Prov. G.M., with a good

following of Grand Lodge officers was present and entrusted with the ceremony of installing Bro. Carl

Anton Tesclmer into the Chair of K.S. A splendid Board of Inst. Masters was formed to welcome the Master-

elect as a "Ruler in the Craft." The customary salutes, proclamations, processions and trumpet calls were

then made in the various degrees. Working Tools were presented by R.W. Bro. F. A. Steens, P.D.G.M., W.

Bros. W. A. Spence (W.M. No. 223), R. Pryde (W.M. No. 174) and A. Katon (W.M. No. 151); address to

Master by Inst. Officer; Wardens invested by R.W. Bro. G. J. Yule, P.Prov.G.M., and addressed by R.W.

Bro. Wm. F. Irvine, P.G.W.; address to Brethren by R.W. Bro. E. C. Smith, P.Prov.G M. Able assistance as

Investing Officers was given by V.W. Bro. J. D. Campbell. P.G.D.C., W. Bros. A. Scott, P.G.B.B., W. J.

Watson. P.G.A.G.D.C., J. Buchanan, P.G.Supt. W., and J. McDonald. P G.S. On retiring from the lodge

room an adjournment was made to the Social Hall, where the Installation Banquet was held. Here the Loyal

and Masonic toasts were honoured interspersed by several acceptable items. The artistic table decorations

were arranged by the newly-installed Master.

Orepuki, No. 137.—A smaller attendance than usual gathered for the annual installation meeting held on 6th

April. R.W. Bro. A. Noble, ProvG.M., was in attendance, supported by a good following of Grand Lodge

officers, and conducted the installation of Bro. S. J. Morrison as Master. R.W. Bro. F. A. Steans, P.D.G.M.,

acted as Grand Chaplain. The duties of D.C. were ably carried out by W. Bro. Wm. Kelman. Wardens were

invested by R.W. Bro. A. Derbie, P.Prov.G.M., and further instructed in their important duties by R.W. Bro.

Jas. Manson, P.Prov.G.M. Address to Master by the Installing Officer and to the Brethren by R.W. Bro. G. J.

Yule, P.Prov.G.M. The junior officers were invested by R.W. Bro. W. F. Irvine, P.G.W., V.W. Bro. J. D.

Campbell, P.G.D.C., W. Bro. H. E. Moore, P.G.S., and W. Bro. H. J. J. Pierce, P.A.G.D.C. A retirement was

made to the recently enlarged supper room, where a very happy hour and a half was spent around the festive

board.

Tuatapere, No. 210.—Our annual meeting was held on 20th March, when Bro. D. Rodgers was installed

into the Chair of K.S. at the hand of R.W. Bro. Andrew Noble, Prov.G.M., ably assisted by W. Bro. W.

Kelman as A.G.D.C. and a number of Grand Lodge officers, in the presence of a good attendance of

members and visiting brethren. The address to the newly-installed Master was impressively delivered by the

Inst. Master. R.W, Bro. Jas. Manson, P.Prov.G.M., invested the Wardens, who were then addressed by R.W.

Bro. W. F. Irvine, P.G.W. The beautiful address to the Brethren was given by R.W. Bro. A. Derbie,

P.Prov.G.M. The various junior officers were invested by V.W. Bro. J. D. Campbell, P.G.D.C., W. Bros. Ed.

Jackson, G.D., A. L. Malcolm, P.G.S, W. J. Watson, P.Asst.G.D.C., and R. A. Garden, P.G.S. The social

hour in the refectory concluded a most profitable and enjoyable meeting

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OTAGO.

Maori, No. 105.—On Monday, 1st April, was held the first regular meeting, presided over by our newly-

installed Master, W. Bro. John Gillies. Not many visitors were present, there existing in these parts,

apparently, a custom of allowing a new Master the first night of his year with his own members, to settle

down. Brethren of the Lodge were present in good force, however, and the work of the evening was

efficiently carried out. The Lodge stood in silence in respect for the memory of our late Prime Minister, the

Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage, P.C., and again to honour the passing of our late Bro. Elijah Mallenger, for thirty-six

years a member of the Lodge. Two brethren were passed by W.M. assisted by W. Bro. E. T. Monk, W. Bro.

W. Shepherd, 1.P.M., W. Bro. Rev. J. J. Cairney, W. Bro. L. J. Page, W. Bro. J. C. Seelye and W. Bro. J.

Donaldson. In the refectory a pleasant hour was spent.

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WAIKATO.

Plunket, No. 163.—Over 100 brethren assembled at Te Kuiti on 11th April on the occasion of the Annual

Installation. The Deputy G.M., R.W. Bro. C. L. McDiarmid, presided and had a number of G.L. officers

associated with him. The address to the Master was given by W. Bro. A. J. Prescott, to the Wardens by W.

Bro. W. McRae and to the brethren by the Dep.G.M. The W.M. and some of the P.M.'s invested the afficers.

In presenting W. Bro. S. E. Holah with a P.M.'s jewel, the Dep.G.M. made eulogistic reference to the

excellent work initiated by the W. Bro. in connection with the interior decoration of the Lodge during his

term of office. The I.P.M W. Bro. Wilson also received his Master's certificate from the Dep.G.M. The

proceedings at the refectory were particularly enthusiastic. W. Bro. E. M. Mackersey proposed the toast of

the Dep.G.M. and G.L. officers. The proposer made reference to the present international conflict and its

effect on Freemasonry and the matter was also dealt with by the Dep.G.M. in his reply. W. Bro. de Castro

proposed the toast of the W.M., referring to his long services to Freemasonry in general and to Lodge

Plunket in particular. W. Bro. H. G. Shakes suitably replied. Bro. G. L. Miller proposed the Visitors' Toast,

responded to by the sitting Masters present.

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HAWKES BAY.

Tauhara, No. 307.—The installation of Bro. Bruce Grahame as Worshipful Master and investiture of his

officers took place in the lodge room, Taupo, on 6th April. There was a very large number of brethren

present to witness the ceremony carried out by R.W. Bro. A. W. Parkinson, P.G.M., of Hawkes Bay District,

and other Grand Lodge officers. Lodges Napier, Heretaunga, Haeata. Rotorua, Victoria, and Abercorn were

officially represented and other visitors came from as far afield as Auckland and Taihape. The Lodge has just

completed its first year of office and many eulogistic references to the splendid work done were made in the

refectory. Already the building of the new temple is under way. This has been made possible only by the

very great assistance rendered by the sponsoring Lodge, Lodge Napier, other Hawkes Bay Lodges and Lodge

Naumei. During the evening further gifts were bestowed upon the Lodge as follows : Set of gavels, presented

by Bro. Pitcher; three beautifully worked columns by Bro. Keith Dunsted; three candlesticks, most

artistically worked by Bro. Dunsted, Senr., and polished by W. Bro. James, of Lodge Victoria. •W. Bro.

Graham's popularity was shown by the many congratulations which he received. V.W. Bro. A. S. Laird (now

I.P.M.), who was presented with the Lodge's first Master's Certificate, has efficiently guided the destiny of

Tauhara during a difficult period, when it is considered that he lives 30 miles distant from Taupo and is over

70 years of age, it will be realized, first, how keen and unflagging his interest in Masonry still is,

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WELLINGTON.

Masterton, No. 19.—The March meeting of the Lodge was noticeable for an excellent working of the Third

Degree by W. Bro. Smith and officers and brethren of Pacific No. 2 Lodge, whose annual visit was greatly

appreciated by the local Lodge. The presentation in the Temple was of a most impressive character and that

in the refectory in keeping with the occasion. A number of the officers of Masterton, No. 19, including the

W.M., Bro. H. J. Jones and the Asst. Prov. Grand Master. V.W. Bro. A. W. Chapman, made the trip to

Wellington and were present at the installation of Bro. G. T. Kellaway as Master of N.Z. Pacific Lodge, No.

2.

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Horowhenua, No. 135.—W. Bro. Jacob presided over a large assembly of brethren at the regular meeting on

the 4th April, when the pleasure of the proceedings was enhanced by the attendance of W. Bros, Wilkinson

(Mangahao, No. 231) and Walden (Te Awahou, No. 133), who were attended by strong representations from

their respective Lodges. A special pleasure to the Coastal brethren was the presence of W. Bro. Andrew

Stevens, P.A.G.D.C., and also of a party from Dannevirke consisting of W. Bro. Dobson, P.G.D., and two

members—and formerly prominent officers—of Lodge Horowhenua now resident in Hawkes Bay, who took

the opportunity to join once again with the companions of their former toils. The ceremonial work of the

evening being the Raising by the Past Masters of a brother who had travelled from Stratford for the purpose,

the W.M. asked W. Bro. Foss to take the Chair and conduct the ceremony, which was accordingly done, with

the assistance of W. Bros. Major Hunter (D.M.), T. G. Vincent (S.W.), F. H. Hudson (J.W.), C. H. Cockrell,

W. H. Walker (D.C.), C. Andricksen (S.D.), J. Middlemiss (J.D.), W. R. Jack (W.), W. Jenson (0.G.), D. P.

Todd (I.P.M.), and E. E. Hirst. .In returning the gavel W. Bro. Foss acknowledged the indebtedness of those

who had undertaken the ceremony, as the privilege to the Lodge had enabled them to renew associations that

were among the happiest recollections of the past; with respect to whatever degree of efficiency had been

shown it had been the result of a sustained effort and he considered the Master had been most fortunate in his

colleagues. W. Bro. Jacob certified to the success of the ceremony. Subsequently opportunity was taken to

present the latest and also a former candidate with their M.M. certificates—suitably undertaken by W. Bro.

Dobson. During the course of the evening the Lodge elected the Master, W. Bro. Jacob, as its representative

at the Jubilee Communication of Grand Lodge at Christchurch. The subsequent refectory proceedings

included a somewhat extended reference by the Past Masters to the teaching of the Degree, as their

spokesman when responding to the toast of The P.M.'s" reminded the candidate—and others—of the nature

both of the Journey and of the Quest made by a genuine M.M. A memorable evening.

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Wairarapa, No. 238.—One of the most impressive installations ever recorded in the Wairarapa was that of

Bro. P. F. Fagan as W.M. of Wairarapa Lodge, No. 238. There was a large and representative attendance,

including a brother who came all the way from Dunedin to do honour to the new Master. The ceremony was

conducted by R.W. Bro. J. H. Jerram, Prov.G.M., assisted by Grand Lodge officers, the G.D. of C. being

V.W. Bro. W. S. Barr, G.D. of C., and the Trumpeter, Bro. J. Brett. The Prov.G.M. and M W. Bro. G.

Russell, P.G.M., and a strong force of G.L. officers were received in due form. The Master-elect was

presented by V.W. Bro. W. S. Barr, assisted by W. Bro. W. H. Saunders, D. of C. The presentations of the

Working Tools were carried out by W. Bros. G. Brown (St. Marks, Carterton), D. McNaughton (Lodge

Karori), and G. C. Kent (Lodge Mokoia, Wellington); presentation of the Charter, Constitution and By-laws

by R.W. Bro. Col, A. H, Herbert, P.G.W.; Investiture of the Deputy M. and Wardens by V.W. Bro. W.

Martin, G.Lec.; Address to the Wardens by W. Bro. G. Hyde, P.G. Supt. of W.; Investiture of Officers by

V.W. Bro. Rev. W. F. Stent, P.G. Chap; Address to the W.M. by W. Bro. R. Page, P.A.G.D.C.; Address to

the Brethren by M.W. Bro. G. Russell. The address by the newly-installed Master was in keeping with the

importance of the occasion. A sacred solo by Bro. R. J. Laurenson, of Dunedin, was greatly appreciated. The

Organist was Bro. C. W. Abbott. In the refectory the toasts of the King and the Craft and the M.W. the G.M.

were proposed by the W.M., that of R.W. Bro. J. H. Jerram and officers of G.L. by W. Bre, J. Nirmes and

replied to by R.W. Bro. Jerram; the W.M. by W. Bro. V. E. Burridge; the visiting brethren by W. Bro. R.

Page and the Tyler's toast by Bro, W. Porter. Much-appreciated items were given by Bro, R. J. Laurenson

and W. Bro. H. Graham. The tables were beautifully decorated by a committee of ladies. The following are

the officers for the ensuing year: W.M., W. Bro. P. F. Fagan; D.M., W. Bro. J. Ninnes; S.W., Bro. W. L.

Marchbank; J.W., Bro. J. McGregor; Chaplain, W. Bro. W. G. Milne; Treasurer, W. Bro. R. Lee; Secretary,

W. Bre. A. E. Hubbard; D. of C., W. Bro. W. H. Saunders; S.D., Bro. J. A. Russell; J.D., Bro. K. E. Power;

Organist, Bee. C. W. Abbott; 1.G., Bro. J. Grey; S. Steward, Bro. A. A. McPherson; J. Steward, Bro. J.

Gardiner; Tyler, Bro. W. Porter.

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ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS.

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Southern Cross, No. 3.—The regular convocation held last month was presided over by V.E. Comp.

Copland, Z. There was a good attendance of members and visitors, including M.E. Comp. T. M. Rankin,

P.G.Z., and Grand Chapter officers. A feature of the evening was the investiture of V.E. Comp. Ed. Jackson

as Grand Supt. of Southland by M.E. Comp. T. M. Rankin, P.G.Z. The ceremonial work of the Holy Royal

Arch was ably conducted by the First Principal and officers of Iwikatea Royal Arch Chapter (Balclutha). Due

appreciation of the action of our Balclutha companions in returning the visit made last year by Southern

Cross, No. 3, was voiced by V.E. Comp. Copland, who warmly thanked the visitors for their work of the

evening. The meeting was of a most happy nature, and thoroughly enjoyed by the large company of

companions in attendance.

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Marlborough, No. 14.—The regular convocation was held on the 16th April, when there was a good

attendance, de' spite the petrol restrictions. One brother was exalted to the R.A. Degree, the work being

excellently done. The Chapter was in mourning for R.E. Comp. W. E. Redman, P.G.J,, and special reference

to him was made by the V.E.Z. in moving a vote of sympathy. The death of Comp. T. E. Hughes in

Wellington was reported and a letter of sympathy to relatives was ordered to be forwarded. R.E. Comp.

Eckford presented the Patent of Office of Past Third Grand Principal J. (honoris cause) to R.E. Comp. T. B.

Salmon, our Scribe E. Special congratulations and a toast were tendered in the refectory, the honour being

very popular.

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ROSE CROIX CHAPTERS.

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Murihiku Rose Croix Chapter, No. 36.—The annual Installation held last month was well attended. E. and

P. Bro. James Greer presided and dealt with the general business. The installation of E. and P. Bro. A. C.

Ford was then proceeded with, Ill. Bro. S. C. K. Smith, 30°, acting as Installing Officer. E. and P. Bro. Wm.

Robison carried out the duties of M.C., while E. and P. Bro. F. A. Steens officiated as High Prelate. The

obligation and investiture of officers was ably performed by E. and P. Bro. W. F. Irvine, The addresses were

given as follows: Newly Inst. M.W.S. by Ill. Bro. S. C. K. Smith, 30°; Officers by Ill. Bro. C. B. Gibbs, 30';

Brethren by Ill. Bro. A. Noble, 30'; Pres. of V.S.L. and Lecture on the Double Headed Eagle by El. Bro. A.

Scott, 30°. The social hour was most profitable, the standard of speeches by the various speakers being on a

definitely high plane. Appropriate music by E. and P. Bro. A. G. McNaughton, also several well-rendered

items, contributed much to the success of the meeting.

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GRAND LODGE OF NEW

ZEALAND
OF ANTIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS.

304 Active Lodges, with an Approximate Membership

of

26,225.

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PATRON.
H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught (M.W.P.G.M. of England.

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GRAND MASTER.
M.W. Bro. Charles J. Ronaldson.

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DEPUTY GRAND MASTER.
R.W. Bro. Campbell L. MacDiarmid.

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PAST GRAND MASTERS.
M.W. Bro. Henry Thomson (deceased) .. .. 1890-91

M.W. Bro. Malcolm Niccol (deceased) ... 1892-93

M.W. Bro. Edward Thomas Gillon (honoris causa)

(deceased) 1894

M.W. Bro. Rt. Hon. Sir Francis Henry Dillon Bell

(deceased) 1894-95

M.W. Bro. William Barron (deceased) 1896-97

M.W. Bro. Rt. Hon. Richard John Seddon (deceased) 1898-99

M.W. Bro. Carl Weibe (honoris causa) (deceased) 1900

M.W. Bro. Alexander Stuart Russell (deceased) .. 1900-01

M.W. Bro. Herbert James Williams (deceased) .. 1902-03

M.W. Bro. Alfred Henry Burton (deceased) .. .. 1904-05

M.W. Bro. Lord Plunket (deceased) .. .. 1906-09

M.W. Bro. C. J. W. Griffiths (deceased) 1910-11

M.W. Bro. F. C. Binns (honoris causa) (deceased) 1911-

M.W. Bro. Maurice Thompson .... 1912-13

M.W. Bro. John Joseph Dougall (deceased) 1914-15

M.W. Bro. Oliver Nicholson.. 1916-17

M.W. Bro. Sir Alexander L. Herdman 1918-19

M.W. Bro. Thomas Ross .. 1920-21

M.W. Bro. Earl Jellicoe (deceased) .. 1922-23

M.W. Bro. S. C. Bingham (honoris causa) (deceased) 1922

M.W. Bro. Rt. Hon. W. F. Massey (deceased) 1924

M.W. Bro. Hon. H. L. Michel (honoris causa)

(deceased) .. .. 1924

M.W. Bro. General Sir Charles Fergusson, Bart. .. 1925-28

M.W. Bro. George Russell (honoris causa) .. 1928

M.W. Bro. E. W. G. H. Watts (honoris causa) .. 1929

M.W. Bro. James J. Clark (deceased) .. .. 1929

M.W. Bro. James H. Harkness (honoris causa) .. 1932

M.W. Bro. Viscount Bledisloe .. 1930-33

M.W. Bro. Colonel James J. Esson 1934-35

M.W. Bro. William Lishner (honoris causa) 1938

M.W. Bro. Viscount Galway .. 1936-39

GRAND OFFICERS, 1939-40.

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Provincial Grand Masters of Provinces and Districts—
Canterbury Province: R.W. Bro. Clifford S. Thompson, 627

Colombo Street, Christchurch.

Auckland District: M.W. Bro. Oliver Nicholson, P.G.M.,

P.O. Box 160, Auckland, C.1.

Wellington District: R.W. Bro. James H. Jerram, P.O. Box

621, Wellington, Cl.

Otago District: R.W. Bro. John A. Sparrow, P.O. Box 36,

Dunedin, C.1.

Waikato District: R.W. Bro. Campbell L. MacDiarmid (as.

D.G.M.).

Southland District: R.W. Bro. Andrew Noble, Dee St.,

Invercargill.

Ruapehu District: R.W. Bro. J. A. Nash, P.O. Box 116,

Palmerston North.

Hawkes Bay District: R.W. Bro. Alfred W. Parkinson, P.O.

Box 4, Hastings.

Nelson and Marlborough District: R.W. Bro. John L. Ching,

4 Collingwood Street, Nelson.

West Coast District: R.W. Bro. Herbert Campbell, P.O. Box

65, Westport.

Taranaki District: R.W. Bro. John C. Barclay, Okaiawa, via

Hawera.

Senior Grand Warden—R.W. Bro. Hugh C. MacGibbon, P.O.

Box 16, Gore.

Junior Grand Warden—R.W. Bro. Robert A. Gillespie, 41

Allardice Street, Dannevirke, H.B.

Grand Chaplain—V.W. Bro. Rev. Rabbi A. Astor, 183 Park

Road, Auckland, C.3.

Grand Chaplain—V.W. Bro. Rev. William T. Drake, 200

Eastbourne Street, Hastings.

Grand Treasurer—V.W. Bro. Alan F. Fisher, 42 Stafford

Street, Christ church, W.1.

Grand Registrar—V.W. Bro. Arthur H. C, Cavell, P.O. Box

799, Christchurch, C.1.

President of Board of General Purposes,—V.W. Bro. Charles

G. Curtis, P.O. Box 304, Christchurch, C.1.

Grand Secretary—R.W. Bro, Henry A. Lamb, P.G.W., P.O.

Box 1293, Christchurch, C.1.

President of Board of Benevolence—V.W. Bro. Arthur T. C.

Sellars, P.O. Box 752, Christchurch, C.1.

Grand Lecturers—Canterbury Province, V.W. Bro. Rev.

Canon Harold J. W. Knights, St. Andrew's, South

Canterbury. Wellington District, V.W. Bro. William Martin,

c o District High School, Carterton. Otago District, V.W.

Bro. Robert C. Rutherford, P.O. Box 696, Dunedin, C.1.

Ruapehu District, V.W. Bro. William A. Waters, 7 Bryant

Street, Palmerston North. Hawkes Bag District, V.W. Bro.

Ernest E. Butt, 507 Southampton Street, Hastings.

Grand Directors of Ceremonies..Canterbury Province, V.W.

Bro. Alfred T. Smith, 95 Walker Street, Ashburton. Auckland

District, V.W. Bro. Frederick G. Alpe, 7 Ranfurly Road

West, Auckland. S.E.3. Wellington District, V.W. Bro. W.

Seymour Barr, P.O. Box 1531. Wellington, C.1. Otago

District, V.W. Bro. William L. Coxhead. 65 Magdala Street.

Dunedin, E.1.

Asst. Provincial Grand Master—Wellington District: V.W.

Bro. Arthur W. Chapman, P.O. Box 34. Masterton.

Senior Grand Deacons—W. Bros. William H. Potts. P.O. Box

16, Paraparaumu; Thomas A. Smith, Waimarie, Westport.

Junior Grand Deacons—V.W. Bro. Edward Jackson,

Underwood, Invercargill; W. Bro. Albert V. Pizzey, 14 Roy

St., Palmerston North.

Grand Superintendent of Works—W. Bro. Charles J. Jones,

101 Leinster Rd., Christchurch, N.W.1.

Asst. Grand Directors of Ceremonies—Auckland District, W.

Bro. George R. Hutchison (Jr.). P.O. Box 770, Auckland,

C.1. Waikato District, W. Bro. Arthur Needham, P.O. Box

12, Morrinsville. Southland District, W. Bro. William

Kelman, 37 Teviot Street, Invercargill. Ruapchtt District, W.

Bro. Thomas W. Pairman, Mangaweka. Hriwkes Bay

District, W. Bro. Frank J. Cowlriek, 613 Fitzroy Avenue.

Hastings. Nelson and Marlborough District, W. Bro. Ernest

L. Hay, 4 Carvell Street, Blenheim. .Taranaki District, W.

Bro. Ralph R. Knewstubb, Regan Street, Stratford. West

Coast District, W. Bro. Sidney B. Quintrell, Dobson,

Greymouth.

Grand Bible Bearers—W. Bro. Arthur S. Gresham, Te Kuiti,

South Auckland; W. Bro. Newton McConochie, Glen-hope,

Nelson.

Grand Sword Bearers—W. Bro. William J. Churchill,

Wellington; W. Bro. William J. Smith, Timaru.

Grand Standard Bearers—W. Bro. George W. A. Clark,

Auckland, S.2; W. Bro. John Miller, Oamaru.

Grand Organist—W. Bro. Frederick W. Partridge, Cromwell,

Central Otago.

Grand Pursuivants—W. Bro. Eustatius Griffiths, New

Plymouth; W. Bro. John W. Jones, Waikino, Waihi.

Grand Stewards—W. Bros. James Baillie. Frankton Junction;

Henry S. Bingham, Dunedin; John Burnip, Inglewood;

Gilbert B. Burns, Otautau; George A. Clark, Wellington;

Hugh S. E. Dent, Ngatea, Auckland; Robert G. Forbes,

Christchurch; George Harlow, Rangiora; Hugh G. Harris,

Dannevirke; George A. Laird, Wellington; Alexander J.

McHardy, Puponga; John L. McPhail, Kurow; John

McQuire, Waiuku; Alexander Martin, Wellington; William

Mitchell, Reefton; James Olds, Christchurch; Henry H.

Pickard, Dargaville; Frederick H. Powell, Mangaonoho;

Charles W. Ritchie, Featherston; Peter S. Sim, Gisborne;

Charles H. Thorby, Bulls; Thomas Tomkins, Green Island;

Robert Ward, Auckland; William D. Warren. Queenstown.

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BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES.

Meets in the Office of Grand Lodge, Christchurch, on the third

Monday in each month.

President—V.W. Bro. Charles G. Curtis.

Members, ex officio—Grand Master, Pro Grand Master, all Past

Grand Masters and Past Pro Grand Maters, Deputy Grand

Master, Past Deputy Grand Masters, all Provincial Grand

Masters of Provinces or Districts, all Past Provincial Grand

Masters, the Grand Wardens, Grand Treasurer, Immediate

Past Grand Treasurer, Grand Registrar, Immediate Past

Grand Registrar, all Past . Presidents of the Board, the

President of the Board of Benevolence, the Immediate Past

President of the Board of Benevolence and the Grand

Superintendent of Works.

Elected—R.W. Bro. Charles H. Critchley, P.Prov.G.M.,

Waipawa; V.W. Bro. Charles H. Burson, P.G.D.C.,

Christchurch; W. Bros. Harold E. Barth, P.G.S., Dunedin;

James J. Bedggood, Kaihoke; Leonard J, Berry, Wellington;

John A. Cushen, Invercargill; John C. Forsyth, Christchurch;

Henry T. Fuller, Christchurch; Frederick J. Gilbert, Te

Awamutu; Joseph Hewson, Opunake; Herbert Ibbotson,

Nelson; Alexander Logan. Kaitaia; William G. Morgan,

Wellington;. Loftus V. D. Peacock, Denniston; John G.

Stephens,. Christchurch; Edward W. Sutton, Foxton; Robert

T. Symes, Fruitlands, Central Otago; William Tuck,

Christchurch.

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BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE.

Meets in the Office of Grand Lodge, Christchurch, on the third

Monday in each month.

President—V.W. Bro. Arthur T. C. Sellars.

Members, ex officio—All Past Presidents of the Board and all

members of the Board of General Purposes, both ex officio

and elected.

Elected—V.W. Bro. George A. Blackmore, P.G.D.C.,

Christchurch; Harold W. Lacey, P.Asst.G.D.C., Hawera.,

Joseph E. Cooper, P.G.Swd.B., Christchurch; Frederick N.

Kerr, P.G.O., Sumner; Humphrey J. Barnicoat, Kimbolton;

Alfred S. Boldero, Waipu; Arthur Clark, Lyttelton; George

Henry, Christchurch; Walter R. D.. Homan, Dunedin; Albert

Johnson, Trentham; Malcolm McIntyre, Hamilton; Sidney V.

Massey, Christchurch; Frederick G. Page, Christchurch;

Albert H. Rodley, Picton; Joseph Rowse, Runanga; Thomas

Taylor, Takapau; Alfred Walker, Monowai; Thomas W.

Wallis, Christchurch.

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BOARD OF MANAGEMENT, WIDOWS' AND ORPHANS'

AND AGED MASONS' FUND, also SPECIAL (WAR)

BENEVOLENT FUND.

Chairman—V.W. Bro. Arthur T. C. Sellars.

Members—Comprises the Members of the Boards of. General

Purposes and Benevolence. Meets on third Monday in each

month, following the Board of= General Purposes.

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JURIDICAL COMMITTEE.

M.W. Bro. Oliver Nicholson, P.G.M., P.O. Box 160, Auckland,

C.L, M.W. Bro. Sir Stephen Allen, P. Pro G.M.,

Morrinsville, R.W. Bro. C. W. Neilsen, P.G.W., P.O. Box:

236, Wellington, C.1.

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TRUSTEES OF GRAND LODGE FUNDS AND

PROPERTY

M.W. Bro. Charles Ronaldson, G.M., R.W. Bros. Clifford S.

Thompson, Prov.G,M., Charles Flavell, Percy H. Harris,

P.G.W.. V.W. Bro. George T. Weston, P.G.R.

Auditor—W. Bro. P. C. Browne.

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H. A. LAMB, P.G.W.,

Grand Secretary,

P.O. Box 1293,

Christchurch, C.1.

Telegrams: "Freemason," Christchurch.

Grand Lodge Office: 147 Worcester Street, Christchurch.

The charge for Advertising Lodges, with

names of offence, times and places of

meeting, etc., is £1 per annum, payable

yearly in advance. Secretaries are requested

to send corrections, and notify alterations

when necessary.

Lodges here given by name and number only

do not advertise in the Journal.

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CRAFT LODGES.

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NORTH ISLAND.

DISTRICT OF AUCKLAND: 52 LODGES.

(M.W. Bro. Oliver Nicholson, Prov.G.M.)

Ara, 1 ;—Founded 1842; meets Masonic
Temple, St. Benedict St., Auckland, second
Wed (except Jan. and Feb.), 7.20. Install.
June. W.M., R. K. Clemow; S.W., A. G.
Blakey; J.W., R. Isaacs; Sec., J. A. Gentles,
P.A.G.D.C.. Box 1584, Auckland, C.1.

St. Andrew's, 8—Founded 1861; meets
Masonic Temple, St. Benedict's Street,
Auckland, third Tues., 7.30 (except Jan.).
Install. July. W.M., S. Stone; S.W., A. C.
Thompson; J.W., B. Millar; Sec., C. A.

Coppins, P.M., 76 Wanganui Avenue,
Auckland, W.1.

United Service, 10 :—Founded 1864;
meets Masonic Temple, St. Benedict's St.,
Auckland, last Wed., except Dec. and Jan.,
7.10. Install. June. W.M., A. Williamson;
S.W,, H. O Montgomery; J.W., C. L.
Crump; Sec., J. D. Swan. c/o Box 1212,
Auckland, C.1

Sir Walter Scott, 15;—Founded 1870;
meets Freemasons' Hall, Mackay Street,
Thames, third Tues., 7.30. Install, March.
W.M., W. W. Marshall; S.W., T. C.
Mincher; J.W.. R. H. Dovell; Sec,, J. H.
Hodge, P.0.8., Rolleston Street, Thames,

Coromandel, 17.—Founded as No. 456,
I.C., 1872. Meets in Masonic Hall,
Coromandel, 2nd Wed. Install. March.
W.M., C. M. A. Peachey S.W., C. C. Rae;
J.W.. J. G. Strongman; Sec., J. B. Tanner,
Coromandel.

Manukau, 24:—Founded 1876; meets
Masonic Hall, Princes St., Onehunga, first
Wed. (except Jan.), 7.30. Install. April,
W.M., G. Harrison; S.W., A. E. Playle;
J.W., C. E. Gatficld; Sec., R. G. Baking, 93
Queen St., Auckland, S.E.5.

Albion, 45:—Founded 1813; meets
Masonic Hall, Devonport, second Thurs.,

7.30, except Jan. and Feb. Install. June.
W.M., R. A. Fowler; S.W., J. S. Maley;
J.W. E. T. R. Hill; Sec., G. F. Bartley, P.M.,
527 Manukau Rd., Epsom, S.E., 3.

Ponsonby, 54 :—Founded 1890; meets
Masonic Temple, St. Benedict's St.,
Auckland. first Tues. except Jan., 7.30 p.m.
Install. July. W.M., T. Clark; S.W., N. A. L.
James; J.W., J. F. McAuslin; Sec L. C. E.
Hamann, P.M., 34 Orakau Avenue,
Auckland, S.E.8.

Wairoa, 55 :—Founded 1881: meets
Masonic Hall, Arthur St., Ellerslie; meets
third Mon., 7.30, except Jan. Install. April.
W.M., D. G. Jones; S.W., W. J. Dunn; J.W.,
R. Duncan; Sec., W. V. Smith, P.M., Brown
St., Howick.

Papakura, 56:—Founded 1885; meets
Masonic Hall, Papakura, first Tues., 7.30.
Install April. WM., E. A. J, Busing, S.W., J.
A. Wishart: J.W., G, L. Johnson: Sec., R. T.
J. Henderson, 54 Great South Rd.,
Papakura.

Franklin, 58:—Founded 1885; meets
Masonic Hall, Pukekohe, second Mon., 8
p.m., except Jan. Install, Nov. W.M., G. L.
G. Sharp; S.W., W. J. Short; J.W., A. M.
Rose; Sec John Patterson, P.G.S.,
Pukekohe.

Hokianga, 69:—Founded 1891; meets
Masonic Hall, Kohukohu, on second Friday,
7.30. Install. Feb. W.M., G. W. Page; S.W.,
L. S. Donnelly; S.W., C. Porritt; Sec., T. H.
Brown, P.M., Box 30, Kohukohu,
Hokianga,

Mangonui, 78 :—founded 1892; meets

Freemasons' Hall, Kaitaia, fourth Thurs.,

7.30. Install Feb.W.M., A. G, Horsley; S.W., T.Hales; J.W., A. M. Wright; Sec., Eric Matthews, P.M., Dominion Road, Kaitaia,

Auckland, 87:—Founded 1898; meets
Masonic Temple, St. Benedict's Steet,
Auckland, fourth Tues., 7.30. Install. May.
W.M., S. Green; S.W., H. J. Oldbury; J.W.
C. J. Ellis; Sec., V. J. Burrow, P.M., 16
Coyle Street, Auckland, S.W,1.

United Waiuku, 30:—Founded 1902;
meets 4th Tues., 7.30. Install. Feb. WM..
W. Sampson; S.W., R. Harris; J.W., J. H.
Pedersen; Sec., J. McQuire, P.M., P.O. Box
21, Waiuku.

Ohaeawai, 101:—Founded 1895; meets
Masonic Hall, Ohaeawai, Tues. on or before
full moon, 7.30. Install. Feb. W.M., L. G.
Neilson; S.W., T. O. Byrne; J.W., A. B.
Cook; Sec., F. O. Dibble, P.M., Ohaeewai.

Whangarei 102 :—Founded 1870; meets
Masonic Temple, Albert St., Whangarei,
second Mon., 7,30. Install. April. W.M., A.
J. Swindells; S.W., J. W. Parkin; J.W.. E. R.
Stainton; Sec., W. McLeod, P.M., 8 Mains
Avenue, Whangarei.

Hobson, 120 :—Founded 1931; meets
Masonic Hall, Aratapu, first Tues., 7.80.
Install. Jan. 29th. W.M., M. L. Millett;
S.W.. D. A. Savident; J.W., H, O.
Bramwell; Sec., H. C. Searle, P.M., Te
Kopuru,

Hikurangi, 140 :—Founded 1905; meets

Masonic Hall, Hikurangi, 2nd Tues., 7.30.

Install. April. W.M. C. E. Cumpsty ; S.W.,

R. G. Phyn; J.W., R, Quaife; Sec., H.

Thomas, PM., Hikurangi.

United Masters, 157 ;—Founded 1909;

meets fourth Thurs., February to October, in

Masonic Temple, St, Benedict's St.,

Auckland, 7.45. Install. Oct. W.M., A. K.

Nugent; S.W., A. J. Chapman; J.W., A.

Bright; Sec., F. Kennedy, P.M., P.O. Savings

Bank, Auckland, C.1.

Maungawhao, 108:—Founded 1909; meets

Masonic Hall, Woodside Rd., Mt. Eden,

third, Thurs., 7,30 (except. Jan.), Dec. second

Thurs. Install. Nov. W.M., O. L. Fletcher:

S.W., J. E. Beachen; J.W., G. L. Bayley;

Sec., G. W. A. Clark P.M., 129 Balmoral

Road, Mt. Eden, Auckland, S.2.

Marsden, 169:—Founded 1910; meets
Masonic Hall, Maungaturoto, fourth Thurs.,
7.30. Install. Feb. W.M., E. S. Richardson ;
S.W. J. H. Smith; S.W., H. Hellier; Sec., W.
J. Dell, P.M., P.G.S., P.O. Box 5,
Maungaturoto.

Waitakerei, 170 :—Founded 1910: meets
Masonic; Hall, Henderson, third Wed„
7.20. Install, March, W.M. J. H. Johnston;
S.W. J. L. Wilson; J,W., D. H, Holt; Sec.,
W. H. Roberts, Great North Road,
Henderson.

Waipu, 179 :—Founded 1911; meets
Masonic Hall, Waipu, Tues. nearest full
moon, 7.30. install. April. W.M., J. D.

McFarlane; S.W., J. Kay ; .J.W., J.
Finlayson; Sec., F. Rountree, P.O. Waipu.

Onewa, 182 :—Founded 1911; meets
Masonic Hall, Northcote, last Mon. (Dec.
and Jan excepted), 7.30. Install, last Mon.
May. W.M., P. T. Cronhelm; S,W., E. A.
Sharpe; J.W., S. T. Carter; Sec., J. P.
Verran, P.M., Heuraki Road, Birkenhead,
Auckland, N.5.

Takapuna, 202:—Founded 1914; meets

Masonic Ball, Hurstmere Rd., Takapuna,

third Monday, 7.30, except Jan. and Feb.

Install Nov. W.M., R. Johnstone; S.W., J. D.

Law; J.W., C. V. Casbolt; Sec., J. M. Spear,

P.M., 30 Sanders Avenue, Takapuna,

Auckland, N.2.

Pono, 203:—Founded 1015; meets Masonic

Hall, Hokianga Rd., Dargaville, third Thurs.,

7.30, Install. Sept, W.M., J. Wotherspoon;

S.W., A. N. Butland; J.W., A. A. Tetley ;

Sec., S. L. Spanhake, P.G.S., Box 39,

Dargaville.

Titirangi, 204 :— Founded 1915; meets

MasonicHall, Roseband Rd., Avondale,

second Tues., 7.30. Install. Sept. W.M., C. A.

Crum; S.W., H. Thom; J.W., J. Lupton; Sec.,

Geo. Cordes. 64 Roberton Rd., Avondale.

Auckland, S.W.5.

Ruawai, 207 :—Founded 1917; meets

Masonic Hall, Ruawai, first Wed., 7.30.

Install, Jan. W.M.' J, A. G. Flower; S.W., H.

Thompson; S.W., W. Armstrong; Sec., G, W.

Foote, Ruawai.

Manurewa, 222:—Founded 1921; meets
Lodge-room, Papakura, first Thurs., 7.30.
Install. May. W.M., F. R. White; S.W., H.
R. Lupton; J.W., T. A. Evans; Sec., Ronald
Willett, P.M., 186 Green Lane Roed,
Auckland, S.E. 4.

Papatoetoe, 227 :—Founded 1921; meets
third Thurs., 7,30, except Jan., Masonic
Hall, Papatoetoe. Install, Dec. W.M., J.
Eccles; S.W., N. Macaulay ; S,1,V., N.
Bow; Sec., W. S. Gordon, Massey Rd.,
Otahuhu, Auckland, S.E.7.

Morningside, 228:—Founded 1921; meets
Masonic Temple, St. Benedict's St.,
Auckland. third Thurs. (except Jan, and
Feb.) 7.30. Install. Oct. W.M., A. C. Farley;
S.W., P. J, Noble; J.W., G. M. Clarkson;
Sec., W. H. Keatley, P.G.S., 4 New Bond
St., Glemnore, Auckland, S.W.1.

St. James, 244;—Founded 1923; meets
Masonic Temple, Drury, third Mon. except
Dec., 7.30. Install. May. W.M., E. H.
Bradstreet; S.W., Grocott; J.W., E. W.
Peers; Sec., A. W. McIvor, Masonic
Temple, Drury.

Aropohue, 248:—Founded 1923; meets
Masonic Temple, Mititai, second Mon.
7.30, Install. Feb. W.M„ A. S. Neilson;
S.W., C. S. Spyve; J.W., O. W, Bawden;
Sec., R. M. Green, P.M.. Mititai,

Hauraki Plains, 249.

Calliope, 292 :—Founded 1923; meets
Masonic Temple, Apia, Thurs. nearest full
moon, 7.30. Install. Aug. W.M., R. H.
Brown; S.W., C. G. R. McKay ; J.W., H.
W. Moors; Sec., F. J. Grattan, P.O. Box
115, Apia, Samoa.

Kaikohe, 255:—Founded 1923; meets
Masonic Hall, on fourth Wed., except Dec.,

8 p.m. Install. April. W.M., G. E. S. Brodie;
S.W., W. Lees; J.W., W. H. Yorke; Sec., A.
P. Leigh, P.M., Box 45, Kaikohe.

Arohanui, 264 :—Founded 1924; meets
Freemasons' Hall, Upper Queen St.,
Auckland, 2nd Tues., except Jan. Install.
May, W.M., R. O. E. Fitzwilliam; S.W., C.
H. Hayhow; J.W., T. Chalcraft; Sec., C. E.
Menzies, c/o Post Office, Grey Lynn, W.3.

Arawhaiti, 257 :—Founded 1924; meets
Masonic Temple, St. Benedict's St.,
Auckland, first Wed. (except Jan. and Feb.),
7.30. Install. Aug. W.M., R. King; S.W., M.
Cumming; J.W., E. P. Wright; Sec., H. F.
O. Twigden, P.O. Box 1214, Auckland, C.1.

Parahaki, 269:—Founded 5th Sept., 1924,
meets Masonic Temple, Albert St.,
Whangarei, first Thurs. (except Jan.).
Install. 1st Thurs. Aug. W.M., W. T.
Surman; S.W., L. A. Johnson; J.W., L. R.
Hegley; Sec., E. Cumming, 8 Pentland Rd.,
Whangarei.

Orakei, 270 :—.Founded 1924; meets
Masonic Temple, St. Benedict's Street,
Auckland, third Mon. (except Jam and
Feb.), .7.30. Install. Sept. W.M., W. G.
Phelps; S.W., G. H. J. Campbell; J.W., E. L.
Sibun; Sec., Val. Kirk, P.M., Argus House,
High St., Auckland, C.1.

Selwyn, 274 : — Founded 1924; meets
Masonic Temple, Bayview Rd., St. Helier's
Bay, Tamaki, first Wed., 7.15, Jan.
excepted. Install. Oct. WM., S. J. Le Grice;
S.W., E. A. Lay; J.W., W. L. Scott; Sec., C.
J. Lovegrove, Solicitor. Power Board
Building, Auckland.

Tuakau, 278 :—Founded 1925; meets
Masonic Hall, Harrisville Road, Tuakau,
2nd Thurs. (except Jan.). Install. June (1st
Thurs.). W.M., W. H. Pellow ; S.W., A. V.
Wright; J.W., H. L. Richards; Sec., R. M. S.
Black, Liverpool St., Tuakau

Kumeu 279 :—Founded 20th Oct., 1926;
meets Public Hall, Kumen, third Tues., each
month, 7.30. Install. Oct. W.M., G. E.
Wright; S.W. D. Barr; J.W., D. T. Hunter;
Sec., W. A. Wright, Taupaki.

Rongomau, 280.—Founded 1925; meets
Masonic Temple, St. Benedict's St.,
Auckland, second Thurs., 7.30. Install Aug.
W.M., H. Martin; S.W., A. J. Tittle], Jr.;
J.W., G. G. Spink; ilee„ W. S. Derrell, 658
New North Road, S.W.2.

The Combined Forces Lodge, 284:—
Founded 1925; meets Masonic Temple, St.
Benedict's St., Auckland, second Tues. (Jan,
excepted). Install. March. W.M., J.
Seabrook; S.W., E. N, Kirtlan; J.W., L.
Salter; Sec., V. Dunne, P.M„ G.P.O.,
Auckland, C.1.

Owairaka 294 :—Founded 1928; meets
Methodist Hall, Mount Albert, third
Thursday, 7.30, except Jan. Install. March.
W.M., E. H. Day; S.W., B. G. Morris; J.W.,
J. A. Paterson; Sec., Walter Weaver, P.G.S.,
"Ingleside," Mt. Royal Avenue, Mt. Albert,
Auckland, S.W.2.

Aratangi, 297 :—Founded Sept. 8, 1929;
meets Masonic Temple, St. Benedict's St.,
Auckland, first Mon. Install. Sept. W.M., F.
J. C. Wright; S.W., S. I. Goodall; J.W., L.
C. H. Dawson; Sec., A. Whyte,
Northumberland Ave., Takapuna„ Box
1359. Auckland.

First Temple, 302:—Founded August 29,
1930: meets Masonic Temple, St.

Benedict's Street, Auckland, second Mon.,
except Jan., 7.30. Install. Aug. W.M., W. K.
Blow; S.W., J. Blazey; J.W., F. Marks;
Sec., F. Kennedy, P.O. Savings Bank,
Auckland, C.1.

Chevalier, 303:—Founded Sept. 29th,
1930: Meets Masonic Temple, Target St.,
Point Chevalier, Auckland, last Tuesday,
7.30 p.m. Install. Oct, W.M., W. A.
Phillips; S.W., C. Graham; J.W,, L. E.
Wood; Sec., R. J. Patton, 1011 Great North
Road, Auckland, W.3.

Kororareka, 304:—Founded 25th Sept.,
1931, meets Town Hall, Russell, first Fri.
after full moon, 7.30 p.m. Install. Sept.
W.M., A. A. Mitchell ; S.W., H. J. C. King;
J.W., L. Warne: Sec., J. Armitage, P.M.,
P.O. Box 13, Russell.

Wellsford, 306, Auckland.

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DISTRICT OF WAIKATO: 30 Lodges.

(R.W. Bro. C. L. MacDiarmid, Prov.G.M.)

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Beta-Waikato, 12:—Founded 1865; meets

Masonic Hall, Hamilton, second Mon., 7.30.

Install. Mon. on or after 24th June. W.M.. D.

E. D. Matins; S.W., N. H. Ibbotson; J.W.. W.

P. Aldridge; Sec., F. H. Ibbotson, P.O. Box

316, Hamilton.

Te Aroha, 52:—Founded 1884; meets
Masonic Hall, Te Aroha, third Thurs., 7.20.
Install. March. W.M., B. H. Horner; S.W.,
W. B. Hitchens: J.W., J. F. Ritchie; Sec., G.
Hedge, P.G.D., Terminus Street, Te Aroha.

Abercorn, 76:—Founded 1886; meets
Masonic Hall, Ormond St., Gisborne, first
Tues., 8. Install. Oct. W.M., J. S.
Strawbridge; S.W., W. A. McCliskie; J.W.,
H. T. Sinden; Sec., G. T. Bull, P.Prov.G.M.,
141 Russell St., Gisborne.

Alpha, 91:—Founded 1865; meets Masonic
Hall, Cambridge, second Tues., 7.30.
Install. May. W.M., R. R. Atkinson; S.W.,
W. H. Woolley; J.W., H. J. Giles; Sec., J. C.
Allan. Williams Street, Cambridge.

Ohinemuri, 107:—Founded 1896; meets

Masonic Hall, Paeroa, third Wed., 7.30.

(except Jan.). Install. Nov. W.M., W. N.

Chamberlain; S.W., A. J. Bowmar; J.W., T.

W. Pye; Sec., J. M. Craig. P.O. Box 69,

Paeroa.

Waihi, 112:—Founded 1889; meets

Masonic Hall, Waihi, first Mon., except Jan.,

7.30. Install. May. W.M., D. E. Gallic: S.W.,

W. H. Armour ; J.W., P. G. Brady ; Sec., J.

B. Beeche, Box 107. Waihi.

Taupirl, 118:—Founded 1900: meets
Masonic Hall, Huntly, third Wed., 7.30.
Install. Oct. W.M., D. A. McKercher; S.W.,
A. A. Carlton; J.W., T. H. Bousfield; Sec.,
F. Harris, P.M., P.O. Box 14, Huntly,

Waipa, 119:—Founded 1901; meets
Masonic Hall, Te Awamutu, second Wed.,
7.30. Install, Oct. W.M., B. F. Morris; S.W.,
A. R. Kay; J.W., K. G. Bowden; Sec., F J.
Gilbert, P.M., P.O. Box 14, Te. Awamutu.

Tauranga, 125:—Founded 1901; meets
Masonic Hall, First Ave., Tauranga, third
Thurs., 7,30. Install. Nov. W.M., J. K, B.
Lusk; S.W., W. A. Paterson; J.W., J. R.

Bongard; Sec., T. A. Taylor, P.M.,
Tauranga.

Rotorua, 153;—Founded 1907; meets
Masonic Hall, Fenton St., Rotorua, second
Tues., 7.30. Install. Aug. W.M., S. Smith;
S.W., D. E. Sheaf; J.W., R. G. Webb; Sec.,
P. A. Kusabs, P.M., P.O. Box 123, Rotorua.

Piako, 160:—Founded 1908; meets
Masonic Hall, Morrinsville, first Wed.,
7.30, except Jan. Install March. W.M., Leo.
Echlin; S.W., H. F. McConnell; J.W., L. W.
Osborne; Sec., Willi. Reason, P.M., P.O.
Box 1, Morrinsville,

Plunket, 163:—Founded 1910; meets

Masonic Hall, Te Kuiti, second Thurs., 7.30.

Install. April. W.M., H. G. Shakes; S.W., C.

W. Isaac; J.W., H. L. Miller; Sec., Jas.

lienderson, P.M., King Street, Te Kuiti.

Karioi, 165:—Founded 17th Nov., 1909,
meets Municipal Buildings, Raglan, second
Friday, 7.:30. Install. March. W.M. K. R.
Gibbons; S.W., H. Cushman; J.W., G.
Cornes; Sec., R. H. A. Cushman. P.M., Box
38, Raglan.

Tawhiri, 166:—Founded 1909; meets
Masonic Mill. Kent St., Frankton Junction,
first Tues., 7.30. Install. Nov. W.M., T. A.
Bradley; S.W., W. Storry; J.W., R. G.
Richardson; Sec., F. Vause, 11 Parr St.,
Frankton Junction.

Nau Mai, 177:—Founded 1910; meets
Masonic Hall, Hakaiaka St., Taumarunui,
first Wed., 8 p.m. Install. Nov. W.M., W. C.
Leslie; S.W., G. E. Gibbs; J.W., R.
Kneeshaw; Sec., A. Wilson, P.M., P.O. Box
19, Taumarunui.

Te Marama, 186:—.Founded 1911; meets
Masonic Temple, Ngaruawahia, first
Monday, 7.30. Install, Oct. W.M., J.
Crothers; S.W., S. L. Law ; J.W., J. Gregory
; Sec., H. M. Thorpe, P.G.D.C., Box 63.
Ngaruawahia.

Tirau, 193:—Founded 1913, meets
Masonic Hall, Tirau, third Wed. Install.
May. W.M., W. Carruthers; S.W., A. Reid;
J.W., C. C. Neal; Sec., J. R. O. Lochhead,
P.M., Box 11, Tirau, Box 32, Putaruru.

Whakatane, 198:—Meets 1st Wed. Install.
Aug. W.M., A. Righton; S.W., D. V.
Saunders; J.W., E. W. Matthews; Sec., C. A
Suckling. P.M., Box 35, Whakatane.

Maniapoto, 206:—Founded 1916; meets
Masonic Hall, Otorohanga, on third Tues.
Install. Oct. W.M., H. J. F. Downard; S.W.,
W. P. F. Gibson; J.W., F. C. Hunter; Sec.,
H. A. C. Baker, Box 20, Otorohanga,

Ohura, 214:—Founded 1920; meets
Lodgeroom, Ohara, second Friday. Install.
first Fri. in Feb. W.M., T. H. Turner; S.W.,
W. H. Dowie; J.W., R. A. Cameron; Sec.,
W. S. Parker, P.M., P.O. Box 35, Ohura.

Taneatua, 220 :—Founded 1921; meets

Freemasons' Hall, third Thurs. (except Jan.).

Install. Aug. W.M. W. H. Addison; S.W., F.

Prideaux; J,W., I. Savage; Sec., T. E.

Hamerton. P.M., Box 39, Taneatua.

Uawa, 232:—Founded 1322; meets
Freemasons' Hall, Tolaga Bay, fourth Wed.,
7.30. Install. March. W.M., C. A.
Mackintosh; S.W., A. Ladd; J.W., B. R.
Page; Sec., H. R. Irving. P.M., P.O. Box 26,
Tolaga Bay.

Gisborne, 233:—Founded 1922; meets
Masonic Hall, Childer's Road, Gisborne,

fourth Tues., s. Install. fourth Tues. in May.
W.M., I. Duncombe; S.W., K. R. B. Waite;
J.W., R. E. Pearson; Sec., A. Stoneham,
P.D.G.M., 109 Gladstone Road, Gisborne.

Waiapu, 241:—Founded 1922; meets
Masonic Hall, Tokomaru Bay, third
Thursday, 7.30. Install. Oct. W.M., T. Edge;
S.W., E. Hankey; J.W., D. G. Powell; Sec.,
H. H. Fairlie, P.O. Box 15, Tokomaru Bay.

Te Puke, 261:—Founded 1924; meets
Masonic hall, Oxford St., Te Puke, fourth
Thurs., 7.30. Install. April. W.M., W. R.
Gray; S.W., T. D. Wills; J.W., F. R. Scott;
Sec., A. B. Moligaard. Te Puke.

Matamata, 265:—Founded 1924; meets
Masonic Hall, Matamata, last Thursday.
Install. Aug. W.M., W. G. John; S.W., E.
Brunton; T. H. Eddy; Sec., E. B. Barnes,
Box 15, Matamata.

Otanake, 283:—Founded 1925; meets in
Masonic hall, Pio Pio, first Thurs., 7.30.
except January. W.M., M. McP. Robertson;
S.W., G. W. C. Shirley; J.W., J. Murray;
Sec., H. Webb, Pio Pio.

Hamiton, 291 :—Founded 22nd Sept.,
1927; meets Masonic Temple, Hamilton
East, third Mon. Install. Aug. W.M., A.
Wood, P.M.; S.W., V. Towers; J.W., H. J.
Middleton; Sec , C. J. Redwood, P.M., 16
Coates St., Hamilton East.

Kati Kati, 295:—Founded 25th May, 1928;
meets Masonic Hall Kati Kati, second
Tues., 7.30. Install. May. W.M., A. C.
O'Neill; S.W., H. Leach; J.W., G. Forbes;
Sec., W. T. H. Wright, Kati Kati.

Pukemiro, 301 :—Founded June 23rd,
1930. meets Masonic Temple, Pukemiro,
every four weeks (Saturday), 7.30. First
regular meeting held Saturday, June 29,
1930. Install, June. W.M., J. S. Hadley;
S.W., W. M. Purses; J.W., .J. G. Fleming:
Sec., T. Grimshaw, P.M., P.O.. Pukemiro,
via Huntly.

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DISTRICT OF HAWKES BAY: 18

LODGES.

(R.W. Bro. Alfred W. Parkinson,

Prov.G.M.)

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Scinde, 5 :—Founded 1858; meets Masonic
Hall. Church Lane, Napier, third Tues.
Install. third Tues. in June. W.M., E. J.
Phillips; S.W., II. R. Horsnell; J.W., A.
McLachlan; Sec., S. V. Ayling, P.M., P.O.
Box 227, Napier.

Victoria, 21 :—Founded 1875; meets
Masonic Hall, Munro St., Napier. first Tues.
(except Jan.), 7.30. Install, first Tues. in
June. W.M. C. D. Wilson; S.W., W. E.
Buckley; J.W., R. Lange; Sec., A. J. M.
Kilpatrick, P.M., 34 Latham Street, Napier.

Bedford, 25 :—Founded 1878; meets
Masonic Hall, Waipukurau, first Wed. 7.30.
Install. April. W.31., C. F. Haycock; S.W.,
H. M. Keir; J.W., H. B. Smart; Sec., R. W.
Carpenter, P.M., P.O. Box 109,
Waipukurau.

Abercorn, 30:—Founded 1878; meets
Masonic Hall, Waipawa, third Mon. 7.30.
Install. March. W.M., H. C. Bryant; S.W.,
T. J. Dallas; J.W., W. Donald; Sec., E. E.
Bott, G.Lecturer, 507 Southampton St. E.,
Hastings.

Rawhiti, 66:—Founded 1890; meets
Freemasons' Hall, High St., Dannevirke,
third Thurs., 7.30. Install. last Wed. in May.
WM, W. Turner; S.W., J. B. Dales; J.W., J.
MacKenzie; Sec., J. A. Nodwell, P.O. Box
102, Dannevirke.

Heretaunga, 73:—Founded 1878; meets

Masonic Temple, cr. Market and St. Aubyn

Sts. Hastings, second Tues., 7.30. Install.

Second Tues. in July. W.M., G. H. Roach;

S.W., C. S. Samuelson; J.W., A. L. Baker;

Sec., Henry du Denne, P.M., P.O. Box 113,

Hastings.

Ruahine, 80:—Founded 1806; meets

Masonic, Hall, Woodville, fourth Tues.,

7.30. Install. fourth Wed. in June. W.M., A.

E. East; S.W., J. J. Young; J.W., R. H.

Morgan; Sec., R, P. Williams, Ross St.,

Woodville.

Lion, 114:—Founded 1899; meets Masonic
Hall, Ormondville, second Mon., 7.30.
Install. third Wed. in April. W.M., Jas. P.
Madson; S.W.. S. T. Ellingham; JAW., A.
T. Nicholson; Sec., T. H. Barclay, P.M.,
Norsewood.

Puketoi, 145:—Founded 1907; meets
Masonic Hall, Pongoroa, third Wed., 7.30.
Install. third Wed. in May. WM., W E.
Weeds; S.W., L. Houlbrooke; J.W., W. H.
Weeds; Sec., F. H.Mayman. P.O. Box 50,
Pongaroa.

Waikaremoana, 158:—Founded 1909;
meets Masonic Hall, Wairoa, H.B., second
Tues., 7.30. Install. second Tues, in March.
W.M., J, H. McCrea; S.W., W. H. Martin;
J.W., V. E. Winter, Sen.; Sec., J. M. Angus,
Box 2, Wairoa.

Ruataniwha, 172:—Founded 1910; meets
Masonic Hall, Takapau, last Friday, 7.30.
Install third Wed. in Aug. W.M., W. G.
Robinson, S.W., R. H. Walters; J.W., J.
Heald; Sec., Thos..Taylor, P.M., Box 33,
Takapau, H.B.

Omarunui, 216:—Founded 1910; meets
Masonic Temple, Taradale, second Wed.
Install. March. W.M., L. R. Hay-Chapman;
S.W., E, C. Hall; J.W., C. D, Cox; Sec., W.
Pollock, Osier Road, Greenmeadows.

Napier, 268:— Founded 1924; Meets
Scinde Temple, Church Lane, Napier,
fourth Thurs. (except Dec.). Install. Sept.
W.M., J. A. MeLean; S.W., H. C. Franklin;
S.W., A. J. Ellingham; Sec., Raymond
Horn, P.M., 158 Vigor Brown Street,
Napier.

Haeata, 272:—Founded 1924; meets
Masonic Temple, Market Street, Hastings,
4th Monday, 7.30 (except Dec.). Install. 4th
Mon., Sept. W.M., J. E. Sutcliffe; S.W., W.
A. Greer, J,W., A. Dysart; Sec., A. K.
Johnston, P.O. Box .50, Hastings.

Porangahau, 208:—Founded 19th Sept.,
1928; meets Masonic Temple, Abercromby
St., Porangahau, fourth Mon., 7.30. Install.
Feb. W.M., P. W. Burgess; S.W., A. G.
Lancaster; J.W., W. Gunning; Sec., J. E.
White, P.M., Box 25, Porangahau.

Te Mata., 298:—Founded 3rd July, 1929;
meets Masonic Temple, Joll Rd., Havelock
North, 3rd Wed., 7.30. Install. 3rd Wed. in
Sept. W.M., W. A. Meads; S.W., J. E.
Fickling; J.W., J. T. Duck; Sec., H. Whyte,
P.M., Kenilworth Road, Hastings.

Hawkes Bay Research Lodge, 305:—
Founded August 1st, 1933. Meets Hastings
(or elsewhere) first Monday, August, Nov.,
Feb. and May. Install. Aug. W.M., H. C.
Bryant; S.W., W. Donald; J.W., R. H.
Ashby; Sec., E. E. Bott, P.G.S., 507
Southampton St., Hastings.

Tauhara, 307:—Founded 1939; meets
Masonic Hall, Taupo, 1st Thurs. 7.30.
except April (first Saturday). Install. April.
W.M., B. Grahame; S.W., T. A. Heath;
J.W., W. G. Quarrie; Sec., S. G.
Christensen, District School, Taupo.

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DISTRICT OF TARANAKI: 12 LODGES.

(R.W. Bro. John C. Barclay, Prov,G.M.)

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Patea Kil., 19:—Founded 1870; meets
Masonic Hall, second Wed., 7.30. Install.
March. W.M., J. N. Anderson; S.W., A. J.
Leigh; J.W., A. J. Gibbs; Sec., G. J. Broker,
Box 28, Patea.

Hawera, 34:—Forinded 1880; meets
Masonic Temple, Union St., Hawera, first
Tues. 7.30 (except Jan.). Install. July.
W.M., L. C. Storm; S.W., P. J. Oakley;
J.W., T. C. Preo; Sec., J. McK. Gabbie,
P.M., 25 Egmont St., Hawera.

Ngamotu, 48:—Founded 1888; meets
Masonic Hall, Liardet St., New Plymouth,
fourth Wed. (except Dec., second Thurs.),
7.30. Install. Sept. W.M., H. O. Round;
S.W., N. K. Proctor; J.W., E. W. Deacon;
Sec., J. H. H. Holm, P.M., P.O. Box 209,
New Plymouth.

Stratford, 75:—Founded 1892; meets
Masonic Hall, Stratford, third Wed., 7.30.
Install. May. WM., W. A. Faull; S.W., D. R.
Turnbull; J.W., C. J. L. Campbell; Sec., H.
E Lawrence, Fenton Street, Stratford.

St. John's, 95 :—Founded 1892; meets
Masonic Hall, Eltham, third Tues., 7.30.
Install. Feb. W.M., J. H. Barnard; S.W., J.
H. Anderson; J.W., W. D. Hart; Sec., R.
Morris, Box 55, Eltham.

Moa, 110:—Founded 1896; meets
Freemasons' Hall, Inglewood, third
Monday, 7.30. Install. March. W.M., H. R.
Marsh; S.W., W. L. F. Porter; J.W., J. A.
Ross; Sec., Harold Winter, P.M.. Box 34.
Inglewood.

Ikaroa, 115:—Founded 1899; meets
Masonic Hall, Opunake, fourth Tues., 7.30.
Install. Nov. W.M., Spencer Watson; S.W.,
G. W, Watt; J.W., D. M Holmes; Sec., F. S.
Young, P.M., Oaonui.

Kapanga, 258:—Founded 1918; meets
Lodge-room, Kuri St., Kaponga, fourth
Mon., 7.30. Install. Aug. W.M., T. E. Eden;
S.W., L. A. Wells; J.W., W. Taylor; Sec., J.
G. Green, Kari St., Kaponga.

Whangamomona, 234:—Founded 1922;
meets Coronation Hall, Toko, 1st Sat., 8
p.m. Install. Feb. W.M., T. J. F. Henderson;
S.W., E. L. Dickie; J.W., J. Wallace; Sec.,
D. H. Proffit, Huinga.

Taranaki, 240:—Founded 1922; meets
Masonic Temple, Union St., Hawera, third
Thurs., 7.30. Install. May. W.M., T. C. F.
Hobbs; S.W., M. R. Jones; J.W., R. R.
Henderson; Sec., T. G. Liddington, 184
High St., Hawera.

Te Henui, 281:—Founded 1925; meets the
Temple, Darnell St., Fitzroy, New
Plymouth, second Tues. Install. Sept. W.M.,

G. C. Cathey; S.W., H. Todd; J.W., R.
Tippins; Sec., A. Black, P.G.D.C., Box 41,
New Plymouth.

Manaia, 288:—Founded 1927; meets in the
Temple, Manaia, second Mon., 7.30 p.m.
(except. Jan.). Install. 2nd Monday in May.
W.M., M. K. Macleod; S.W., R. Miller;
J.W., W. Brown; Sec., J. Jeromson, P.M.,
Manaia.

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DISTRICT OF RUAPEHU: 20 LODGES.

(R.W. Bro. L A. Nash, Prov.G.M.)

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Rangitikei, 38:—Founded 1880; meets

Masonic Hall, Bulls, Tues. before full moon,

7.30. Install. Oct. W.M., T. Carson; S.W., A.

L. Haynes; J.W., E. J. Amon; Sec., C. E.

Vile, P.M., Bulls.

Feilding, 41:—Founded 1881; meets
Masonic Temple, Feilding, second Mon.
Install. July. W.M., G. J. Fitzpatrick; S.W.,
M. Hausmann; J.W., H. H. Ferguson; Sec.,
G. W. Shrimpton. P.M., P.O. Box 123,
Feilding.

Manawatu Kil., 47:—Founded 1883;
meets Masonic Hall, Church St., Palmerston
North, 2nd Thurs., 7.30. Install. April, third
Wed. W.M., R. P. W. Garner, S.W., H.
Christmas; W, Garden; Sec., D. F. Smillie,
P.M., P.O. Box 28, Palmerston North.

Otangaki, 70:—Founded 1891; meets
Masonic. Hall, Ashhurst, fourth Wed.
(except Dec., third Wed.) 7.30. Install. Aug.
W.M., J. H. Sumner; S.W., W. A.
Tomlinson; LW., E. Tunnicliffe; Sec., C. S.
Pees, P.M., 353 College St., Palmerston
North.

Rangatira, 71 :—Founded 1891; meets
Masonic Hall, Hunterville, Rangitikei, first
Thurs., 7.30. Install. March. W.M., W. G.
Grey; S.W., V. F. Toulmin; J.W., S. E.
Gibbs; Sec., Rev. P. Wiltshire, The
Vicarage, Hunterville.

St. Andrew Kil., 19:—Founded 1866;
meets Freemasons' Hall, Wanganui, second
Thurs. 7.30. (No meeting Jan. or Feb.).
Install. 2nd Thurs., July. W.M., W. J, Helps;
S.W., P. L. Dickson; J.W., M, G. Bignell;
Sec., A. A. Barton, box 236. Wanganui.

Kimbolton, 123:—Founded 1884; meets
Masonic Hall, Kimbolton, first Thurs 8,.
Install. Feb. W.M., J. C. Williamson; S.W.,
D. W. Reid; J.W., H. H. Beard; Sec., D.
Banks, P.M., P.O. Box 29, Kimbolton.

Ruapehu, 128:—Founded 1884; meets
Masonic Hall, Marton, second Thurs., 7.30.
No meeting in Jan. Install. Feb. W.M., L. N.
Slight; S.W., F. C. A. Wood; J.W., J. H. C.
Broad; Sec., C. E. Fogelberg, P.M.,
Kensington Road, Marton Junction.

Te Awahou, 133:—Founded 1904; meets
Masonic Hall, Liddel St., Foxton. 2nd
Tues., 7.30. Install. Wed. following second
Tues. in May. WM., S. J. Walden; S.W., A.
Anderson; J.W., J. F. Riches; Sec., S. E.
Cowley, Main Street, Foxton.

Otaihape, 142:—Founded 1905; meets
Masonic Hall, Taihape, second Tues., 7.45.
Install. Nov. W.M., H. M. MacCallum;
S.W., R. McClure; J.W., W. A.
Butterworth; Sec., R. Howden, P.M., Kuku
Street, Taihape.

Rongotea, 146:—Founded 1906; meets
Masonic Hall, Rongotea, second Wed.,

7.30. Install. July. W.M., A. N. Morcom;
S.W., T. D. Patton; LW., D. H. Thompson;
Sec., W. J. Amies, Box 36, Rongotea.

Huia, 171 :—Founded 1910; meets
Masonic Hall, Church St., Palmerston
North, first Thurs. 7.30 (except Jan.).
Install. March. W.M., O. Doel ; S.W., T. P.
Hart; J.W., B. W. Doak; Sec., C. H.
McMillan, Box 214, Palmerston N.

Waimarino, 175:—Founded 1910; meets

Masonic Hall, Ward St., Raetihi, second

Mon., 7.30. Install. Oct.W.M., D. H. Cantwell; S.W., W. N. S. Cowern; J.W., H. F. Green; Sec., W. H. Sandford, P.A.G.D.C., Duncan St., Raetihi.

Manga-te-Weka, 178:—Founded 1910;
meets Masonic Hall, Mangaweka, second
Mon., 8. Install. 1st Mon. in Oct. W.M., G.
J. Green; S.W., G. Salt; J.W., C. E.
Oulsnam; Sec., L. A. Bailey, Mangaweka,

Moutoa, 195:—Founded 1913; meets
Masonic Hall, Gonville, fourth Thurs. Feb.
to Nov. inclusive, third Thurs. Dec. Install.
fourth Thurs. April. W.M., A. W. Bogle;
S.W., D. A. C. Lilburne; J.W., H. E. Owles;
Sec., A. S. Doust. 130 Victoria Ave.,
Wanganui.

Ngauruhoe, 205:—Founded 1916; meets
Masonic Hall, Miro St., Ohakune, third
Tues., 7.30. Install. May. W.M., W. F.
Mahony; S.W., A. G. Clarke; J.W., Jos.
Jones; Sec., Edgar Larkin. P.M., Goldfinch
St. Ohakune.

Oroua, 215:—Founded 1920; meets
Masonic Halt, Apiti, second Tues., 7.30.
Install. April. W.M., K. Cowan; S.W., J. G.
C. Searle; J.W., G. H. Nicol; Sec., W.
Hogan, P.M., Box 44, Apiti.

Whanganui, 219 :—Founded 1920; meets
Masonic Hall, Bell St., Wanganui. fourth
Mon. (Dec. and Jan. excepted). Install.
May. W.al., R. S. Withers; S.W., L. Sherriff
J.W., G. H. Robertson; Sec., S. M. Dixon,
P.M., P.O. Box 413. Wanganui.

Awatea, 258:—Founded Jan., 1924; meets
Masonic Hall, Church St., Palmerston
North, last Saturday, except Dec., second
Saturday. Install. March. W.M., F. A. Wort;
S.W., H. K. Snell; J.W., R. G. Fowles; Sec.,
L. W. Browning, P.O. Box 145, Palmerston
North,

Manchester, 287:—Founded 1927; meets
Masonic Hall, Feilding, fourth Tues. except
Dec. third Tues. (No meeting Jan.). Install.
May. W.M., Z. McLeod; S.W., W. L.
Kendall; J.W., T. Donaldson; Sec., A. C.
Buist, P.M., Box 34, Feilding.

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DISTRICT OF WELLINGTON: 44

LODGES.

(R.W. Bro. J. H. Jerram, Prov.G.M.)

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N.Z. Pacific, 2:—Founded 1842; meets
Masonic Temple, The Terrace, Wellington,
fourth Mon., 7.30. No meeting Dec. Install.
March. W.M., G. T. Kellaway; S.W. R. J.
Nankervis; J.W., R. T. Cadwallader; Sec.,
W. A. Ramsay, P.G.Std.B., 44 Duncan
Terrace, Wellington, E.3.

Waterloo, 13:—Founded 1866; meets
Masonic. Temple, The Terrace, Wellington,
second Mon., 7.30 (Jan. and Feb. excepted).
Install. Sept. W.M., H. R. Thomas; S.W., R.
D. Steel; J.W., C. B. King; Sec., W. A.
Parton, P.M., Box 485, Wellington, C.1.

Masterton, 19:—Founded 1873; meets
Masonic Temple, Chapel St., Masterton,
second Wed., 7.30. Install. second Wed. in

May. W.M., H. J. Jones; S.W., B. Iveson;
J.W., C. W. Kerry; Sec., F. J. Hunn, P.M.,
128 Dixon St., Masterton.

St. Andrew, 32:—Founded 1879; meets
Masonic Temple, The Terrace, Wellington,
third Mon., 7.30 (January excepted). Install.
Nov. (St. Andrew's Day). W.M., F. Tait;
S.W., J. F. Jobson; J.W., T. D. MeNee;
Sec., A. G. King, P.M., P.O. Box 661,
Wellington, C.1.

St. John, 37:—Founded 1873; meets
Masonic Hall, Wakefield St., Featherston,
second Mon., 7.30. Install. Oct. W.M., H.
Harland; S.W., A. H. Ashdown; S. G.
Grant, P.M.: Sec., C. W. Ritchie, P.M., Box
39, Featherston

Leinster, 44;—Founded 1882; meets
Masonic Temple, The Terrace, Wellington,
first Mon., 7.30 (except Jan.). Install, July.
W.M., A. MeN. Clark; S.W., W. G. Ross;
J.W., W, L. Pellew; Sec., A. McLaren,
P.G.Swd.Br., 126 Austin Street, Wellington,
E.1.

St. Mark's, 53:—Founded 1884; meets
Masonic Hall, Carterton, second Tues.
except Jan., 7.30. W.M., B. Sewell; S.W.,
R. N. Campbell; J.W., W. Gregor; Sec., R.
Smith, P.M., 14 Victoria St., Carterton.

Ulster, 62:—Founded 1887: meets Masonic
Hall, Petone, third Wed., 7.30. Install, third
Sat, in June. W.M., P. McBride; S.W., H. V.
Morgan; J.W., C. L. Neilson; Sec., W. H,
Melhuish, P.G.S., 49 Britannia St., Petone,

Tararua, 87:—Founded 1890; meets
Masonic Hall, Pahiatua, Thurs. nearest full
moon, 7.30. Install. Nov. WM., W. T.
Brown; S.W., R. H. Taylor; J.W., H. H.
Chinery; Sec., R. L. Parker, Main Road,
Pahiatua.

Otaki, 72:—Founded 1891; meets Masonic
Hall, Otaki, second Wed., 7.30, Install. Nov
W.M., H. N. Burgess; S.W., A. J. Neilson;
J.W., N. P. K. Holbeck; Sec., F. W. Box,
Domain Road, Otaki.